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Fabulous new recipes for spring Check out these palate pleasers that are sure to be a hit at your next party.

The land of make-believe Creating playful kids’ rooms on a budget.

What’s in a name? A great gift idea, that’s what Read about great, personalized gift ideas for mom.

Editor’s note Mark your calendars: Mother’s Day is just around the corner. This issue includes an article that gives some unique, personalized gift ideas for that special woman in your life.

And before I forget, I love you mom – happy Mother’s Day! Also, check out some fabulous new recipes for spring entertaining. They’re sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Finally, for the home decorators, there’s an article on how to redo your child’s room. It has lots of fun and interesting ways to create a room that both you and your child can be proud of.

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Topics & Entertaining 3 Dining Recipes • Restaurants

Business 7 Local Goods • Services

& Fitness 4 Health Mind • Body • Spirit

10 Gifts for mom

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Living 12 Senior Apartments • Care

Decor • Repairs

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Rain showers and blooming flowers aren’t the only things that will be kind to your sense of smell this spring. It’s also the time of year when you start to bake up homemade breads, cookies, and moist crumbly muffins.

This year, mix in some new recipes with some longtime family favorites.

Here are some tips for making yummy treats that will have the entire neighborhood gathering outside your kitchen this spring:

an easy way to add some whole grain to your diet, whole wheat flour adds a special flavor and texture to your baked goods.

• Bake quick breads in the center of the oven rack for best heat circulation.

• Bread dough made with whole wheat flour will be stickier because the bran and germ in the whole grain keep the dough sticky. Don’t add more flour; this will make your bread dry and heavy. Instead, try lightly oiling your hands to work with the dough.

• Use a spring-handled ice cream scoop (No. 20 or No. 24) to fill muffin cups or a melonball sized scoop for mini muffins.

• To tell if yeast bread is done baking in the oven, tap the For more tips, go to crust. If the bread sounds holwww.GoldMedalFlour.com low, it’s finished. to sign up for the Scratch Bakers’ Club, an online com• Boost the nutrition level in munity with recipes, mesyour cookies by using whole sage boards, how-to videos wheat flour. This works really and baking advice from bakwell for drop cookies. Find sever- ing expert and author of al favorite recipes to try at www. “The Cake Bible,” Rose Levy GoldMedalWholeWheat.com.

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Register today, and enter • When making biscuits, the Gold Medal Flour make sure the baking powder or Scratch Bakers’ Club Baking baking soda ingredients are Contest as well. fresh. Look for expiration dates And, to get your spring on the bottom of the box or can. baking season started off • And if you’re looking for right, try this recipe.

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Springtime Slice-and-Bake Confetti Cookies Makes about four dozen cookies Ingredients 1 1 ⁄4 cups sugar 1 ⁄2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 ⁄2 cup butter-flavored shortening 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 3 ⁄4 cups Gold Medal allpurpose flour 1 ⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1 ⁄8 teaspoon salt 10 drops red food coloring 16 drops yellow food coloring 9 drops green food coloring 3 tablespoons pastel-colored confetti candy sprinkles Directions Heat oven to 375 F. Line bottom of a loaf pan, 9-by-5by-3 inches, with plastic

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wrap. Beat sugar, butter and shortening in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed or mix with a spoon.

Stir in egg, milk and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Divide dough into thirds. Knead one food coloring into each dough.

Press one of the colored doughs in the bottom of the pan.

Top with remaining colored doughs, pressing each layer firmly to seal. Turn the pan upside down and remove the plastic wrap from the dough.

Cut dough lengthwise into thirds. Cut each third crosswise into 16 slices.

Place about two inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with candy sprinkles. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until bottoms are a light golden brown.

Cool for one minute, remove from cookie sheet and place on a wire rack.

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Hill’s Compounding Pharmacy has the right mix The art of preparing medications dates back to the origins of pharmacy.

Over the years, however, this art has become a specialty practice.

At Hill’s Compounding Pharmacy, in Milford, they still practice the time proven art of compounding using modern variations of the “mortar and pestle” to prepare unique and individualized medications.

“There are times when the manufactured products don’t meet the need of the person, but that person still has a need,” explains owner Jeff Hill. “So we customize to your exact need. There’s no one-size-fits-all here.”

Working with your doctor, compounding allows Hill’s pharmacists to customize the strength and dosage form of a medication according to individual needs.

Hormone therapy Structural differences exist between human, and synthetic and animal hormones. In order for a replacement hormone to fully replicate the function of hormones which were originally naturally produced and present in the human body, the chemical structure must exactly match the original.

Hill’s compounding specialists work together with patients and prescribers to provide customized hormone replacement therapy that provides the needed hormones in the most appropriate strength and dosage form to meet each person’s specific needs. Close monitoring and medication adjustments are essential.

Skin creams Pain management is essential because even when the underlying disease process is stable, uncontrolled pain prevents patients from working productively, enjoying recreation, or taking pleasure in their usual roles in the family and society.

Topical and transdermal creams and gels can be formulated to provide high local concentrations at the site of application, for trigger point application, or

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in a base that will allow systemic absorption. Side effects associated with oral administration can often be avoided when medications are used topically.

When medications are administered transdermally, they are not absorbed through the gastrointestinal system and do not undergo first-pass through the liver

Veterinary medicine Compounding allows veterinarians to broaden their prescribing abilities and to offer dosage forms that are patient-specific in strength and formulation.

Therefore, the goal of compounding for the veterinary patient is to enhance the veterinarian’s ability to treat patients in a more effective and efficient manner.

Compounding can make treating animals easier if the pharmacist prepares flavored medications that animals accept readily.

Pharmacists Jeff Hill and Jim Bock have more than 60 years of combined experience and can formulate and prepare a medication specifically designed for you. For more information call 8313735 or visit Hill’s Compounding Pharmacy at 931 Highway 28, in Milford or visit www.HillsCompounding.com.

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Snore? Can’t tolerate CPAP? Dr. Kitzmiller has a solution Do you snore or know someone who sleep apnea can cause. does? Do you have obstructive sleep “We used to think that snoring was apnea but just can’t tolerate your CPAP normal, but when Tim would stop machine? breathing for up to 20 seconds at a time You’re not alone! An estimated 40 and then wake with a gasp, I got scared. million Americans snore and nearly 20 After being diagnosed with sleep apnea million have sleep apnea, a condition he tried to use CPAP but his sleeping where the airway collapses during sleep, habits made it too difficult to use. He’s causing the person to stop breathing and been using and treating patients with awaken multiple times oral appliance every hour with a gasp. therapy now for Sleep Apnea is a life years … and now threatening sleep disorder we’re both getting that left undiagnosed and a restful night’s Not sure if you have sleep untreated can shorten sleep!” Lori apnea? Take a quick quiz your life span up to 18 explained. at www.cincisleep.com to years!

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While CPAP is the gold what a difference standard of sleep apnea oral appliance treatment, many people can’t tolerate therapy can be to treat your snoring or the masks and pressure. An oral applisleep apnea? ance is an FDA approved CPAP alternaGive Dr. Kitzmiller a call at 248-8848 tive that fits over your teeth and holds to schedule your complimentary consulthe lower jaw forward, keeping your air- tation. Dr. Kitzmiller and his team can way from collapsing. coordinate your entire care process, A sleep apnea sufferer himself, Dr. including scheduling your diagnostic Kitzmiller and his wife Lori know firstsleep study, treatment visits, insurance hand the disruptions that untreated and follow up.

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The Scuba Shack is offering a free “Try SCUBA Experience.”

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Jim Barrie wants to share his love for scuba diving, so he’s letting everyone try it for free.

His dive shop, The Scuba Shack, (www.TheScubaPlace.com) located in Florence, is offering a free “Try SCUBA Experience” to anyone interested in diving.

“Scuba diving is not a sport. It’s not a hobby. It’s a lifestyle! We want to expose as many people as we can to this exciting way of life,” Barrie said.

The Scuba Shack conducts free onehour dives every Saturday.

Barrie has owned The Scuba Shack for 11 years, and in that time has been told by countless people that they would love to try diving.

He knows that if they do, they’ll love it! So he wants to give them the opportunity.

All those who would like to try scuba diving will be geared-up and go for a dip in The Scuba Shack’s indoor, heated, 10 foot-deep, diver-training pool.

The dives are led by The Shack’s certified instructors.

Reservations are required, and can be made by calling 859-283-1550.

The Scuba Shack also offers SCUBA

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certification training. Through comprehensive classroom and pool training, divers learn proper technique, safety measures, and how to use the equipment.

Divers certified at The Scuba Shack are given unlimited training classes at no extra charge.

The Shack also provides unlimited access to their pool and use of scuba equipment for certification students.

Once certified, a diver is ready to go on one of the shop’s many trips to dive locations in the United States and abroad.

In the next 14 months, The Shack will lead trips to locations such as: St. Lucia, Hawaii, Bonaire, Cozumel, Florida, Fiji, and the Bahamas. Pricing varies by destination.

Many trips are enjoyable for both divers and non-divers, so the diver can easily bring a spouse or friend.

However, trips specifically for divers are noted.

“There’s nothing quite like a group trip,” said Barrie. “Both divers and nondivers come back with a group of new friends, having seen some of the world’s most beautiful locations,” he said.

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Most parents can relate: Redecorating your child’s room often turns out to be far more challenging than freshening up the decor in other areas of your home.

After all, kids have their own personalities and tastes – and what you like might not mesh with their ideas of the world’s coolest bedrooms.

Obviously, as parents, we want the best for our kids but we also need to be budgetconscious these days. And, redecorating projects often spiral into endeavors that gobble up not only your budget but also your sanity. Often, what started out as a fun redecorating project can quickly turn into an overwhelming task that everyone in the family dreads finishing.

But, if you do it right and with some thoughtful pre-planning, redecorating kid spaces doesn’t have to be draining to your bank account or your patience, notes Donna Schroeder, Dutch Boy color marketing and design manager.

“There are a few basic decorating founKids’ room see page 9

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Get ready for vacation at A Total Tan Make that spring vacation or summer sun more enjoyable by building your base tan early. A Total Tan prides itself in clean and friendly tanning with no appointments ever taken. Even during the busy season, with almost 100 tanning units on the west side offer everyone the chance to come right in and get a quick and relaxing tan.

This month A Total Tan is offering specials on their monthly unlimited and two weeks unlimited packages. These packages are 30 and 14 uninterrupted consecutive days of tanning. Take advantage of these great deals and get a steal on tanning this month! You can feel safe

purchasing these packages because A Total Tan offers no contracts and no hidden fees. Only buy the tanning when you need or want it, don’t get roped into contracts that are impossible to get out of with some of the competitors’ offers.

Be sure to check out our new 2010 line of indoor tanning lotions. If you’re new to the indoor tanning experience, come in and rely on A Total Tan’s certified employees and let them lead you step by step to a deep, dark, sexy tan.

A Total Tan is now offering the sunless spray tanning booth Mystic Tan at all three west-side locations. Mystic Tan gives

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you the look of confidence, whether you’re shopping at the mall or having a night out on the town. You’ll turn heads as you pass by with the perfect tan that looks like you’ve spent hours perfecting.

Even if you can’t tan through traditional means, Mystic Tan gives you a beautiful golden tan that looks completely natural. Hydrating nutrients enrich your skin, giving you a beautiful glow you thought you’d never achieve on your own.

Mystic Tan is quick, simple … and dark! Get in and take advantage of their Mystic Mondays … all single sessions in the Mystic are half price!

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Spring’s harsh weather can damage roofs Even though April showers bring May flowers, the hail and high winds that accompany thunderstorms can damage your roof and cause expensive repairs.

Justin Shoemaker, who estimates roof damage for RoofTime, states that if you think your roof has sustained damage, don’t wait, because it won’t get better by itself.

“The very best thing you can do if you think you have damage is to call a reputable roofer, who will come out and give you a free estimate,” Shoemaker said. “A good roofer will get up on the roof, not just measure from the ground. He will also get up into the attic and check the inside of the roof. When you call Roof Time, we do it all; we know homeowners don’t like surprises, so we look under and on top of a

roof.” tions and quality work,” he Typically, the Cincinnatiexplained. “Our reputation Northern Kentucky area sees stands for itself. We are preferred very strong winds in April, and roofers at 13 different insurance hail at the end of June and July, companies, we use the same softbut so far, ware, and the thunwon’t “The very best thing you can do if we derstorms make you have you think you have a damaged roof wait for the brought insurance is call a reputable roofer...” some hail companies along with to pay the gusty before getwinds. Shoemaker says many ting your roof back in shape.” times a homeowner will get Roof Time is a third generascared and allow a company tion, family owned company that without a reputation to survey proudly offers the complete the roof, and that company might Owens-Corning line of shingles, tell the homeowner he needs a siding, gutter toppers and attic whole new roof when he really insulation. The company is a only has minor damage. member in good standing of all “We have been an Angie’s List the major trade associations, such award recipient for four years as the Kentucky Roofing because of our excellent qualifica- Contractors Association, the

N.R.C.A. the HBA, and always installs projects according to OSHA specs.

“Sometimes when a storm is over, you think everything is okay, because there is no damage immediately evident,” said Shoemaker. “But damage can be missed until the next storm comes and suddenly you have a leak. If you don’t take care of it immediately you risk higher costs, mold, and lost property values, not to mention the fact that insurance companies have a limited time for homeowners to report damage.“ So if you are nervous after the next big storm, or you just think it is time to replace siding or gutters, give Roof Time a call at 859341-TIME. Or you can visit www.time2roof.com for Internet only offers!

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L O C A L Kids’ room from page 7 dations that can have a huge impact on a child’s room, with color being at the forefront,” Schroeder says.

“Aside from floors and window treatments, the largest area where color is used is on the walls.

Luckily for parents, painting their child’s room is a fun, easy and very inexpensive way to update a living space. It’s also a great way to involve your child in the decision process so they can help create a memorable space to call their own.”

When choosing paint, a little forethought and some fundamental knowledge on color selection are all that’s needed. Don’t make the mistake of thinking there are “right or wrong colors.” Let creativity – and your child’s tastes – be your guide.

Redecorating a fresh, new space for children goes beyond selecting paint colors and decorating themes.

If you’re planning a significant revamping of a room, or are perhaps welcoming a new baby, look into double-duty furniture, such as changing tables that convert easily into a bureau, so once a baby is out of diapers, the table can still serve a purpose in the room.

If your children are older, there’s nothing wrong with refurbishing hand-me-down furniture to give their rooms a new look – and save some money. A little ingenuity, paint and some old-fashioned elbow grease can turn a beat-up, dated old armoire, bookshelf or desk into a whimsical piece of expression in any room, not to mention handy storage for toys, clothing, books and more.

Speaking of storage, more is always better – overplan rather than installing just enough for current belongings. Let’s face it: kids come with lots of stuff that seems to multiply nightly.

The cabinet that can hold a few blankets and books today likely will end up stuffed with clothes, toys and collectibles even a year or two down the road. There are plenty of cost-effective and colorful storage and closet units available at a variety of home improvement retailers.

And don’t forget extending creativity to the finishing touches – accessories like window treatments and novelty throw rugs. Create fanciful designs on plain, inexpensive roman shades or room-darkening blinds by decorating them with patterns from fun stencils or stamps, using paints that coordinate with the wall and trim palette.

From flowers or cars to trains or fairies, the possibilities for livening up plain window treatments are endless – and far from costly. Area rugs add another bit of special personalization to a child’s bedroom. A lively, patterned rug can add a lighthearted feel to any space.

“With a little planning and a lot of imagination, it’s easy to create a playful space for kids that pops with color and some personalized magic, even on the tightest budget,” Schroeder says. “In fact, they might like it so much when you send them to their room; they might not want to leave.”

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Flower growers in your backyard There is probably no where else in Cincinnati like Delhi Township for its rich history of greenhouses and flower growers. Residents of Delhi are so lucky to have the number of greenhouses to shop. The largest retail greenhouse complex is Nature’s Corner Greenhouses at 1028 Ebenezer Road at Rapid Run. Aside from the history of Nature’s Corner Greenhouses, there is also the fact that Tom and Beth Oestreicher, along with their knowledgeable staff, grow some of the most beautiful flowers in the city!

They are growers of thousands of perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, and water plants.

Walking down the aisles

at Nature’s Corner it is just bench after bench of beautiful plants to brighten anyone’s yard.

“Since we grow our plants we can sell them at very affordable prices which we know will help our customers especially in today’s economy,” Tom said.

With gas prices going up, Nature’s Corner is a one-stop place to shop for not only plants but pottery, fertilizers, potting mix, deer repellents, mulch, fish and pound supplies and much more!

One loyal customer was pleased to comment about the new, bright and colorful displays along with more informational signage. She said: “Each year I can’t wait to come here and see all the changes that have been

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made to make my plant shopping more fun!”

Other benefits of shopping Nature’s Corner is the custom planting services where you bring in your containers to be professionally planted or pick up one of the beautiful pre-planted container gardens that are ready to go.

Another new benefit of Nature’s Corner is their new Web site, www. naturescornerplants.com, which has more information including hours, specials, coupons, grower tips, driving directions and much more.

Come shop Nature’s Corner and enjoy the great plants, enjoy the great savings and remember to be happy that you have professional local flower growers in your backyard!

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What’s in a name?

A great gift idea, that’s what Ah, the monogram – is there any more definitive statement of personalization and ownership – not to mention class – than the artistic rendering of one’s name or initials on a gift?

Truly, a monogram can elevate the most mundane gift to a sublime level of personalization.

Monograms have traditionally been used to personalize towels, linens, robes and dress shirts, but today it’s possible to put a person’s name on virtually anything.

In fact, some popular gifts are getting

a personalized spin this season.

Here are a few popular gift categories that now offer some fun and impressive options for personalized gifts.

Home decor A personalized home decor gift can be elegant, nostalgic or just plain fun, depending on the

personality of the person you’re giving to.

Is your recipient a homebody? She might appreciate the chance to wrap up in a plush, personalized throw on a chilly winter night.

Shopping for a cooking fan? A personalized wall decoration declaring the ownership of the kitchen might be a

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fun option.

Or, go with a crock of cutlery and cooking utensils bearing the name of the kitchen’s “top chef.”

For the pet lover in your life, consider a welcome mat personalized with the pet’s “paw prints” and name, or a picture frame adorned with the furry friend’s name.

Jewelry It’s been said a gift of jewelry is always welcome.

Instead of giving her (or him) yet another watch this year, or going with the crowd and giving the “in” item of the season, why not make a jewelry gift truly unique by having it personalized?

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You can put the recipient’s name on virtually any piece of jewelry, from a pendant to a charm bracelet. Or, personalize the gift by choosing colored stones that represent the recipient’s birth date or the birth months of his or her children.

You can opt for monogrammed or personalized jewelry in virtually every metal, from silver to platinum, in pieces ranging from pendants and rings to bracelets and even toe rings.

For a real splash, opt for traditional name pendants in frolicking script or watches with the recipient’s name imprinted on the face beneath the crystal.

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A Sweet Life brings cupcakes, crafts to Colerain Township Are you looking for a unique gift for Mother’s Day? Graduation?

Wedding? Baby shower?

What about for a birthday for a child or grandchild?

Want to refresh or update home decorations? A Sweet Life has all this and more. Located on Colerain Avenue, owner Cheryl Cleary has joined together 30 local crafters to offer customers a specialty shop described as a yearround craft show.

The store carries gifts for children (Barbie and 18-inch doll clothes, hair bows, dresses, etc.); coworkers (laser-engraved

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custom desk accessories, frames, glasses); family members (jewelry, purses, stained glass, pottery, mosaic items); or home (candles, floral, quilted items, coasters, pillows, and unique bird houses).

A Sweet Life carries handmade cards and fabric gift bags to finish all of your spring gift-giving needs If you have a sweet tooth, A Sweet Life has you covered with 25 tasty cupcake flavors, fudge, chocolate-covered pretzels, and assorted candies.

Antiques and collectibles more your style?

A special section of the

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store has been set aside just for you. Featured here are retired Precious Moments, Longaberger Baskets and Very Important Bears, antique linens, metal signs, glassware, and gifts from days gone by.

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are fast approaching and A Sweet Life’s selection of candy, cupcakes, candles, and crafts will make your giftgiving a hit. Place your cupcake and candy orders

by Wednesday, May 5, for Saturday, May 8, in-store pick up. Make your life A Sweet Life.

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Making it happen at Cedar Village While April 18-24, 2010, is National Volunteer Week and a time that volunteers are recognized, at Cedar Village, volunteers are appreciated each and every day.

More than 250 women, men and junior volunteers give selflessly to ensure that residents have the special services and “extras” that make Cedar Village a warm, family environment.

What do volunteers do at Cedar Village? Some of the smiling faces behind the Deli counter in the lobby are volunteers as are all of the lovely ladies who work in, and run, the Gift Shop. Volunteers help with transportation. They run activities like monthly resident birthday parties and bingo.

Some of the volunteers do special programs like cooking with the residents or crossword puzzles – even karaoke. There are volunteers who bring their pets to provide pet therapy and other volunteers who are friendly visitors and spend time getting to know, and connect with, specific residents.

In fact, volunteers provided Cedar Village with more than 11,400 hours of service in 2009. According to a study by Independent Sector, volunteer time equates to an average value of $20.25/hour, so, for Cedar Village that’s a contribution of more than $232,000!

Cedar Village’s annual salute to volunteers will be held April 22, 2010. At that time, two exciting new volunteer opportunities will be announced.

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the brand-new Louis and Dorothea Ginberg Comfort Care program.

This new service, designed to offer enhanced pain control and end-of-life services to Cedar Village residents, will have many different roles for volunteers.

Volunteers may sit with a resident or family and visit. Some may knit blankets, arrange flowers or other tasks that will enhance the resident’s environment. If that sounds good to you, there is room for additional volunteers. You can apply on the Web site at www.cedarvillage.org or by e-mailing or calling Marcia Westcott, mwestcott@cedarvillage.org or 754-3100.

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The other new program, which will begin in early summer, is CedarFit, a brand new way to help seniors improve their wellness and fitness.

The CedarFit program volunteers will learn simple exercises that they can teach anyone to do in their home, whether that home is in the community or in a facility setting.

Using guidelines developed by the National Institute for Health, volunteers will work with individuals, one on one, to help teach them techniques they can use, without any special equipment or location.

If you’d like to help, e-mail or call Marcia Westcott at mwestcott@cedar village.org or 754-3100.

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Quality nursing Check in for a hearing checkup care, rehabilitation during Better Hearing Month Clovernook provides quality nursing care and rehabilitation, as well as one of the most progressive, effective wound care centers in the Tristate.

Clovernook is nestled into six park-like acres in the residential neighborhood of North College Hill and its caring professional staff is dedicated to serving the needs of the residents and their families.

The Progressive Wound Centre was opened in 2004, due to Clovernook’s successes in healing vascular, venous, diabetic, surgical, pressure and complex wounds. The Progressive Wound Centre team uses state of the art products and inno-

vative treatments. With quality care, careful monitoring, and a unified team approach, the professionals at The Progressive Wound Centre advance healing in dramatic ways.

The Progressive Wound Centre is like no other in the region!

All rehabilitation therapies: Physical, Occupational, Speech, Respiratory, and Recreational are available to their residents.

Clovernook is Medicaid and Medicare certified and provides private pay, as well as some private insurances. They provide long-term and short-term care, and skilled and intermediate care.

Do you ask people to repeat things? Do you struggle to hear telephone callers clearly? Do others complain that your television is too loud?

If so, you’re not alone.

Hearing impairment is the third most common chronic health condition in the country, and sadly, almost 20 million Americans have not sought professional help.

Untreated hearing loss can cause tension in your relationships, hinder your performance at school or at work, and disrupt your life... no matter what your age.

But you can change that. Research has proved that hearing aids can

improve the lives of people with hearing loss… and their families. Sharon Christopherson, owner of Christopherson & Clark Hearing Center, has gained an excellent reputation among her patients for fitting hearing devices that have changed the way they hear, helping them to regain confidence to participate in their homes, churches, offices, and relationships.

Sharon and her associate, Amy Smith, take advantage of the best in new technology to fit patients with aids that are comfortable, stylish, and discreet.

At Christopherson & Clark Hearing Center, you

will find an audiologist you can trust, with more than 30 years of experience at helping you select the best hearing aids for your hearing loss, your lifestyle, and your budget.

Patients also enjoy the personal attention they receive, lifetime in-office servicing of their hearing aids and financing availability.

In celebration of Better Hearing Month this May, they are offering complimentary hearing consultations to help you improve your hearing health. Call 598-9444 today to schedule your free consultation or for your free copy of The Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids.

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Vicki Dirr, Lynn Smyth, and Janet Cella or Hillebrand Home Health.

Hillebrand Home Health spotlights two clients as ‘Clients of the Month’ Bob Bosse and his wife Bob receives personal care Alma Bosse have been clients and homemaking services. of Hillebrand Home Health Hope, from Hillebrand Home for more than four years. The Health, is there three days a Bosses have been married 63 week to assist them. years. They have five children, The Bosses are most proud of 12 grandchildren and four their family. They feel very great-grandchildren! blessed to have such a wonderDr. Witsken.Matt Witsken The Bosses have been lifeful family. Those at Hillebrand MD, Medical Director. time “west-siders.” They attend Home Health are happy to be a Mass at St. James parish. Bob worked for part of their extended family. the post office for 38 years and Alma Bob is also proud of his Elder herworked part time for McAuley High itage. He bleeds purple.

School for many years.

For more information about services They are very happy with their servoffered or insurance coverage of ices and applauded, Hope, their Home Hillebrand Home Health services, please Health Aide, as dependable, caring and contact Janet Cella RN, director of nurskind. ing at 598-6648.

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Mercy Franciscan at West Park: Tradition of excellence Mercy Franciscan at West Park is proud of its long-standing commitment to the senior community of the west side of Cincinnati. “A huge part of what makes West Park so unique is the longevity and loyalty of its associates and residents,” explains Kendra Couch, executive director of Mercy Franciscan at West Park, “This really does become a home not only for those who physically live here, but also for those who serve the residents.”

“It’s the kind of place where I would trust the care of my own family member,” says Kelly Martin, director of business development for Mercy’s Senior Health & Housing Services. “In fact, when my Papa (grandfather) needed a place following a hospital stay a couple of years ago, I knew that I wanted him to be at West Park.”

Although this choice required the family to travel a little further to visit, they felt confident in the care he would receive.

In fact, (over the years) many employees have referred their own family members to West Park, as needed!

As part of a system of senior living communities, West Park shares its expertise as part of a regional quality team of leaders from all six locations. This quality team is composed of the Regional Medical Director, Dr. Victor Lee, and the Directors of Nursing and the Executive Directors from each site. They meet monthly to measure their quality indicators and to

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assure we are providing the best possible care to residents. We are happy to be frequently ranked “5Stars” in Quality (from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) at all

care and expertise combined with the amenities of a care-free home life.

As a continuing care community, West Park offers residential living and care, nursing, skilled

“A huge part of what makes West Park so unique is the longevity and loyalty of its associates and residents. This really does become a home not only for those who physically live here, but also for those who serve the residents.” six of our sites.

West Park has undergone many changes since it opened in 1983, including the addition of apartments and services. In fact, West Park has been locally and nationally recognized for its unique program “DaySTAE,” which serves residents with Alzheimer’s and related dementia.

DaySTAE was implemented at West Park in 2003, and uses a tailored, therapeutic approach to activities to communicate purpose and meaning to the participant. Programming includes TimeSlips, a national storytelling program, drumming circles and Memories in the Making, which is an art program sponsored through the Alzheimer’s Association.

As part of Mercy Health Partners, a comprehensive health care network including hospitals, wellness centers and more, Mercy Franciscan at West Park offers quality

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nursing and physical, occupational and speech therapy. Apartments range in sizes to meet any need. A full service bank, newly renovated beauty salon, daily Mass/weekly non-denominational services, and a wide range of amenities and social events are at your fingertips as a resident at West Park!

It is never too early to do your “homework” when considering senior living options for yourself or a loved one. Whether you are beginning the search or starting the process of moving, now is the time to call.

For a limited time, we are offering move-in incentives with savings of over $4,000 for new Residential Living residents. Call Joyce at 4518900 for more details or to schedule your personal tour – or lunch and a tour – at your convenience. Or, visit www.emercy.com/seniorliving.

Madeline Versteeg and Physical Therapist Mary Kreidenweis are pictured during a therapy session at Mercy Franciscan at West Park.

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“It’s the kind of place where I would trust the care of my own family member. In fact, when my Papa (grandfather) needed a place following a hospital stay a couple of years ago, I knew that I wanted him to be at West Park.”

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