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Welcome Spring! Cover Articles 10 14 20 26
Eating Healthy on Vacation Home Improvement Directory Laughter on Long Island A Mother's Art Lives On Through Her Daughter
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Varicose & Spider Vein Treatment Dora's Hope Choice Centered Medicaid
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pring is one of my favorite times of the year - a time of rebirth and the return of some good old sunshine. It makes us feel the need to clean things up and get organized! We're experiencing a rebirth and cleaning things up here too; we're very excited to invite you to share your thoughts with us on our newly launched BLOG! Everything you have come to enjoy in our magazine is now available at www.GenerationsMagazine.com. Comment on articles, enter our give-aways, try our recipes plus get great ideas for your health and home. You can opt in for our on-line e-zine subscription and receive Generations right in your in-box and also receive our monthly newsletters and updates as well. This issue is full of great stories of Long Islanders who are doing great things. The Long Island Comedy Festival is coming to a location near you; don't miss it! The White Cabinet is a wonderful story of a daughter who brought her mother's art to life, right here on Long Island! On a more serious note, Dora's Hope brings to light a circumstance that effects many: how Medicaid-provided health care is keeping people in nursing homes and not providing advanced care for them at home. I have experienced this first hand. Find out how you can help! This issue is full of tips, too. There are tips on preventing falls, tips on eating when away on vacation, tips on keeping the love alive in your relationship and singles advice, and some great tips on design by Long Island's own Natalie Weinstein to spruce up your home. I hope you enjoy what we are doing; as always I invite you to let us know. Email me: Gia@GenerationsMagazine.com. Now get out there and enjoy Springtime on Long Island!
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Vacation Time and the
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find many people get nervous about eating while on vacation. Some think they will have no control over their eating, while others believe they use traveling as an excuse to over-eat. As a weight loss coach since 1988, I have encountered these concerns repeatedly from clients. I am an avid traveler, and someone who is conscious of maintaining my own weight. From my personal experiences, and the feedback I receive from my clients, I can help you to get the most from your travels. You’ll enjoy food without being deprived, and return without the dreaded weight gain. As I look at the many souvenirs I’ve brought back from trips, they bring fond memories of scenery, history, laughs, family and so much more. The souvenir I don’t bring home is extra body weight. Yet when I travel, I eat. I can still taste Austria’s Goulash Soup, Ireland’s Shepherd’s Pie, Belgium’s Belgian Waffles, France’s Crepes, Puerto Rico’s Chicken and Rice, Italy’s Gelato, Spain’s Paella, numerous buffets… must I continue? Identify the difference between eating and over-eating. Eating is enjoying food. Over-eating is when you no longer taste the food. You are stuffed, yet continue to eat. When you travel your sleep patterns differ, your spending habits change and your activity level will also be out of the ordinary. Doesn’t it make sense then, that your eating will also differ? This is your vacation eating and it’s completely different from your normal eating patterns. When I ask clients to prioritize their travel events, eating is never number one; usually it’s four or five. Write a list and prioritize the events for your upcoming trip. See where eating fits in, and keep it there.
If you eat every time your companions ask you to try something, you’ll gain their weight, too. Eat only what appeals to you, not to the crowd. You may believe you have no control of what or when you’ll eat, especially if you are staying in someone’s home. Be in charge of what you choose. Make choices from what’s available, and speak up when necessary. Part of the lasting memory and experience of your trip is the food of the region. While there, taste and enjoy the local cuisine that you desire. Proteins, fruits and vegetables are sometimes ignored while traveling, opting for an overload of carbs and sweets. Remember to include foods that nourish your body every day, helping you to eat well throughout the entire trip. Pack clothes that fit you well, are comfortable, and give you freedom of movement. Don’t bring clothes stating, “I’ll give up, and eat anything and everything.” Keep your digestive track moving; avoid being backed up and bloated by drinking plenty of water. Try hot water with lemon. Your vacation will remain more pleasurable when you enjoy your food without being stuffed. You’ll sleep better, feel terrific and be energetic and lively throughout the entire trip. One last suggestion: Don’t even think of weighing yourself for one week after returning. Allow your body weight to level itself as you return to your normal eating patterns.
Here’s how you make vacation eating easy:
Let me know if you have further questions, and I’d love to hear about your trip. HAPPY TRAVELS!
Always peruse food offered and use a rating system, one to ten, ten being best. Enjoy foods you rate six or higher. Everything else is just mediocre to you. Eat only the foods you rate highly.
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Spring into Design Getting ready for spring and summer entertaining is easy in a light and airy room with a view. by Natalie Weinstein, Allied ASID
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f any season can be associated with a definite inclination to decorate, renovate and get your home in order, it has to be spring! The term spring cleaning, dating back to before the turn of the century, inspired many feelings. It meant untold back breaking hours of work beating rugs, white washing woodwork, polishing silver and cleaning the house from top to bottom. But with it came the great satisfaction of cleanliness, orderliness and the newness of Spring. In addition, winter sewing and quilting projects added new touches, and the first breath of color often came straight from the garden. Our human need to renew as the earth does is another reason why spring is the busiest design season of the year. In truth, however, if people wanted to be ready for spring, they would prepare in the winter, but most people don’t think ahead until there is strong evidence of the season’s changing. Then frustration abounds when shoppers find an 8 -10 week wait for furnishings to be delivered. Impulse buying ensues, a dangerous pastime since purchasing what you can have immediately may not be the best possible long-range decision. Further, starting with an inappropriate purchase (wrong color, scale or style) may put you on a one way street to continued misdirection.
10 Steps to Spring Redecorating Do a real clean-up and throw out. Organize closets, discard clutter, purge and simplify your surroundings. This will not only provide a sense of satisfaction but will force you to make intelligent decisions about items you need or want. Now you can see which furnishings can stay and look well with just a “face-lift”. Make a plan in writing. Using graph paper and a ruler, make a plan of the room, measuring the pieces you’d like to keep as well as the room itself. Moving the furniture on paper saves a lot of wear and tear on your back and enables you to see many options. Now, rearrange the furniture according to your plan. Look at the furniture carefully bearing in mind which pieces may need re-upholstery, as well as new furniture to be added. Try to visualize the end result. 12 | Spring ‘11 | generations
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Don’t forget your plan when you shop. Be flexible. If you find something you really like and your plan can be modified, buy it. If, however, your purchase will cause havoc with what exists as well as EDITOR’S NOTE: your budget, wait. Look further. Natalie Weinstein Diligence and patience go a long is president of Natalie way in decorating. Weinstein Design Associates and the Natalie Weinstein If you are on a limited budget, Home Decorating Club with painting, repairing and over 15,000 members on Long slipcovering can make truly Island. If you have a design amazing changes to existing question or would like to rooms. If you are handy and can become a member, visit www.nataliesclub.com, call do some or all of the labor 631.862.6198, or e-mail yourself, you can stretch you nataliesclub@aol.com. Hear money even further. If you’re "Design Tips by Natalie" on hiring labor, get references and WALK 97.5 FM, "Home Show" on WALK 1370 AM, Sundays see their work. from 10-11 am Think color for spring! Be a and podcast 24/7 on little daring even if only on accent walkradio.com, keyword pillows or a “feature wall”. Natalie. Remember, your front door area, porch and walkway can make the entry to your home springlike and colorful just by adding flower pots of lovely annuals. Vases of fresh flowers in the home can brighten every room as well. Set a plan in place to get your back yard ready for spring and summer entertaining. (Plantings, furniture, barbeque, etc.) Visit the Resource Center of the Natalie Weinstein Home Decorating Club for a fast, fresh look for any room, using designer fabrics, wall coverings and ready-made bedding, at discounted prices. When you have a challenging design project which is beyond you, seek professional advice. It will save you time and money in the long run and will allow you to enjoy the results without the additional stress on your already busy schedule.
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other dentists. I make new, customfitted dentures for my patients and explain to them that if the new dentures don't fit and function well, we can then add implants. My experience is that the denture patient does very well with the new dentures and often decides not to add the implants. Implants are always an option but they don’t have to be the first option. I believe that patients like these can be well served with well-fitting dentures.
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No one likes an unsightly gap. But what are your options? The gold standard to replace a missing tooth is the osseointegrated implant on which is attached an implant crown. The implant crown looks and feels like a natural tooth. But because implants require surgery, the implant patient must be in good health. The patient also needs to have adequate bone to support the implant. This excellent service is also more costly than other options. The second option is the fixed bridge. Here, teeth on either side of the missing tooth are covered with crowns to which an artificial tooth is connected. The bridge is then cemented in place. Disadvantages are that the teeth on either side of the missing tooth have to be reduced to accommodate the crowns and three or more teeth are now connected, making it difficult to clean underneath and a potential food trap. The third choice is the removable partial denture. As it is removable, the partial denture is less natural than the implant or fixed bridge. The partial denture takes getting used to, it may feel bulky and you may not be able to chew as you would with natural teeth. The advantage is the relative simplicity of the procedure and lower cost. You may not be a candidate for the implant, the fixed bridge or the removable partial denture. Your dentist can best evaluate which options are suitable for a given clinical situation. It is important to replace missing teeth because other teeth will drift into the gap and the entire dentition may be compromised. For more information on replacing missing teeth visit www.drterryshapiro.com. www.generationsmagazine.com | 13
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and for maintenance of the home as your primary residence. However, you can use the cash from your HECM Saver proceeds to help pay for some of these costs. Repayment of a reverse mortgage isn't required until the last surviving borrower passes away, sells the home, or leaves it for 12 consecutive months. Do you qualify for a MetLife Bank HECM Saver? Here are some general guidelines: • All borrowers must be age 62 or older. • Your home's first mortgage doesn't have to be paid off, but you will need to have sufficient equity in your home. • The home must be your primary residence. Learn more about the MetLife Bank HECM Saver The best decisions are informed ones. If you're interested in learning more about the new HECM Saver or other reverse mortgage options from MetLife Bank, your MetLife Bank reverse mortgage consultant, Jacqui Del Priore, is available to answer all of your questions, without obligation. Call Jacqui at 516-983-9396. Program, rates, fees, terms and conditions are not available in all states and are subject to change. All loans are subject to property approval. Appraised property value may affect loan amount. Certain conditions and fees apply. Mortgage financing provided by MetLife Bank, N.A., Equal Housing Lender. ©2010 METLIFE, INC. R0910131467[exp0911][All States][DC]
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Hearing Loss it doesn’t just affect hearing
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ne of the most commonly unaddressed health conditions in America today, hearing loss affects more than 31.5 million Americans, most of whom are below retirement age. Hearing loss can strike at any time and at any age. When left unaddressed, hearing loss can affect virtually every aspect of an individual’s life. Numerous studies, in fact, have linked untreated hearing loss to a wide range of physical and emotional conditions, including irritability, negativism, anger, fatigue, tension, stress, depression, avoidance or withdrawal from social situations, social rejection and loneliness, reduced alertness and increased risk to personal safety. Other effects may be impaired memory and ability to learn new tasks, reduced job performance and earning power and diminished psychological and overall health. Despite the far reaching impact hearing loss has on so many aspects of an individual’s life, many people who are aware that their hearing has deteriorated are reluctant to seek help. Unfortunately, too many wait years, even decades, before getting treatment, becoming more and more disconnected as time goes by. The fact is that with modern advances in technology, there are solutions for many. In fact, 90-95 percent of people with hearing loss can be helped with hearing aids and their quality of life significantly improved. Hearing aids hold such great potential to positively change so many lives, yet only one of five people who could benefit from hearing devices currently wear them. The audiologists at Smithtown/ Sayville Hearing Services can provide solutions to many hearing problems at any budget.
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Laughter on Long Island This summer marks the 6th Annual Long Island Comedy Festival. And while some would argue that the festival is still in its infancy, it has had a strong track record of success right from the start and is quickly becoming a favorite Long Island summer tradition. We caught up with Long Island comedian Paul Anthony who is the official host and producer of the comedy festival.
Is Paul Anthony your real name? Of course not! No one can spell or pronounce my real last name, including my family. Anthony is my middle name and I started using it as my “business” name about 20 years ago and it stuck. My real last name is Mongelluzzo, which in Italian means Eat! Or you’ll lose weight! How long have you been performing stand-up? That’s one of the questions I get a lot. People somehow equate experience with talent. While on the surface it seems like a pretty straight forward question, I always get a little philosophical about it. Truth be told, I really believe I’ve been “performing” for as long as I can remember. At about the age of 10 when I was in grade school I became the biggest fan of comedian Steve Martin. My Mom bought me an album of his live stand-up. I would sit in my room and listen to that album over and over again. I actually memorized his entire act, and would then perform it in front of my family, verbatim. Can you imagine the level of patience my family had? I even had my own arrow-thru-the-head prop which, if you know anything about Steve Martin, was his signature comic gag. So your family encouraged your sense of humor? Growing up in a big family, I was always the clown. At holiday time I would take our video recorder and make comedy tapes with my siblings and cousins to play for the family after dinner. These skits would feature impressions of relatives, neighbors and an occasional celebrity. The laughter and fun I saw that I was able to bring to my family encouraged me. However, it would be many years before I actually performed on a stage.
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How did you finally get started in stand-up? After graduating college I began my career in radio broadcast sales and the dream of pursuing stand-up comedy took a back seat. Over the years I found that my greatest sales attribute turned out to be my sense of humor. I learned that clients enjoyed working with someone that could make them laugh. It helped me build rapport and made them comfortable, so I continued to use my sense of humor with both clients and co-workers. It wasn’t anything I really thought about; it was just me being me. It was at WALK Radio that I received the most encouragement to pursue stand-up. I had been doing a sort of “end-of-year” roast at the company Christmas party each year, which reminded me of the times I would make my family laugh when I was a kid. I finally committed to giving stand-up a try. Can you give us a little bit of back history about comedy on Long Island? Long Island has a great history of famous stand-up comics. We’ve all heard the stories of Jerry Seinfeld, Rosie O’Donnell, Eddie Murphy, Kevin James, Ray Romano. But truth be told, all of those comedians had the benefit of being involved with the world of stand-up comedy at its peak. The industry was different back in the ‘80s when these young comedians were making names for themselves. People didn’t have access to all the entertainment options they do today. There was no cable channel dedicated to comedy, there was no “on demand” feature to watch comedians. Al Gore hadn’t invented the internet yet. If you wanted to see stand-up comedy you had to go to where the comedians were performing. And Long Island had no shortage of comedy venues back in the day: The White House Inn in Massapequa, East Side Comedy in Huntington, Chuckles of Mineola, Konkoma Komedy in Ronkonkoma, in case the name was unclear. There was even a comedy club located in the Southampton Inn in the Hamptons that operated year-round. All of these venues thrived during the ‘80s. All are now gone. Tell us about the concept of the Long Island Comedy Festival and how it came about. The idea of bringing a Comedy Festival to Long Island came about more out of necessity than anything else. Comedy Festivals have been presented across the country for years. All the major cities have one: New York City, Los Angeles, Boston. The question was, “Why not Long Island?” And so back in 2005 work began on the launch of the 1st Annual Long Island Comedy Festival the following summer. The concept was very simple and remains the mission of the Comedy Festival - to promote the art of live stand-up comedy.
Can you explain why? Seeing live stand-up comedy is a totally different experience from watching a comedian on YouTube, cable or a DVD. There’s nothing like it. The art of stand-up comedy, and it really is a “performance” art, was meant to be experienced live, with a live audience. Our goal is to present the best comic talent at Long Island’s best venues. So this summer we’ll be at venues like Theatre Three in Port Jeff, The Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead. Our comedy showcases are like one big party. There’s really nothing like them anywhere. Where do the comedians come from? We’re now working with over 100 comedians, with the majority of them from the New York area. If you’re serious about pursuing stand-up, most likely you live in either NYC or Los Angeles. Madison, Wisconsin is really not an option. Comedians live where the work is. So having access to so much incredible comic talent has made the Comedy Festival a big success. Each summer we showcase about 50 comedians in the Comedy Festival. Each show features lineups of about 5 to 7 comedians. And we work with all levels of talent from national headliners to up and coming “emerging” talent. What other projects are you working on? In addition to the annual Comedy Festival, which is our summer line-up of shows, we now offer comedy showcases year-round across Long Island. We produce all the shows at The Comedy Club @ Theatre Three in Port Jeff, a bi-monthly show out at Martha Clara Vineyards in Long Island’s wine country, as well as numerous fundraisers. Two years ago we launched the LI College Comedy Tour which has been very successful. Those shows feature line-ups of younger, emerging comics that appeal to the college demo. And our annual New Year’s Laughin’ Eve show has sold out two years in a row. So we continue to grow and Long Island has been very supportive. Any parting words? What?! The interview is over already? I always like to remind people that laughter is good for them. There are proven health benefits to laughter. So come on out to one of our comedy showcases and enjoy an evening of laughter and fun… you’ll feel better. Mind you, your problems will all still be there tomorrow… but for about 90 minutes you can relax and forget them for a while. Paul Anthony is the official host and producer of the annual Long Island Comedy Festival. He resides in Massapequa with his wife Kathy where they enjoy reading Generations Magazine whenever it is published. The Long Island Comedy Festival runs July 1st thru August 27th across Long Island. The official website is: www.LIComedy.com
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Spring intoLove Want to be an irresistible mate this Spring? You can make it happen!
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30-Second Love Tips Use “Follow Up” Bonds When your mate tells you about something that’s going to happen that day, whether it’s a meeting, a doctor’s appointment, or taking your son or daughter to a soccer game, always make it a top priority to ask your mate, "How did it go?" By following up you are saying, you matter to me and I love you.
Bestow “Focused” Talk If you and your mate are away from each other during the day and you are busy but have access to email or text messaging, take 30 seconds to send a romantic note saying, "Just thinking about you," "How’s your day going?" or "Looking forward to seeing you tonight."
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Display “Face-to-Face” Expressions As love becomes a permanent fixture in our lives, we often take it for granted. Don’t ignore your mate. Routinely say hello and goodbye to each other and engage in one sentence face-to-face expressions of love such as “I love our life together,” “You’re a great mother/father,” or “Your were so kind to do that for me.”
Exhibit ”Touch and Go” Contact When you and your mate arrive home, how much time passes before you touch each other or offer a quick hug or kiss? When you and your mate are together, whether you are watching TV, emptying the dishwasher or reading, take 30 seconds to reach out to each other. This quick touch says, "I see you. I hear you. I love you." Spring is the time for new beginnings - a time to make your love blossom. “Laurie Puhn, Harvard-educated lawyer, couples mediator and bestselling author of Fight Less, Love More: 5-Minute Conversations to Change Your Relationship without Blowing Up or Giving In. For further information go to www.fightlesslovemore.com
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One motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art lives on through her daughter F
rom the 1940s to the 1960s, Hilda Glasgow was one of the top fashion illustrators in the industry. As a woman ahead of her time, born in 1913, graduating from Pratt Institute in NYC in 1933, she illustrated the latest mid-20th century fashions for magazines such as Vogue and a variety of high end department stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue.
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As a young girl, Liz Glasgow loved art and crafts, much to the delight of her mother Hilda. “We had a workroom with a metal closet that housed all the drawings, papers, art supplies and cameras,” says Liz. “Whenever I needed something art related, Mom would tell me it was in the white cabinet.” Now, 50 years later, the white cabinet from her childhood has again become a central part of her life. Today, the white cabinet resides in Liz’s East End home and houses 80 drawings spanning Hilda’s career. “I’ve had her drawings hidden away and am now offering them to the world,” says Liz. Just last year, she launched a virtual White Cabinet where customers can order custom printed Gicleé reproductions that mimic the look and feel of the original pen and ink drawings. “These drawings have lived in that cabinet for 60 years or so,” says Liz. “I found it only fitting for them to reside there virtually online as well.” A line of custom wallpaper is also being launched this spring by Flavor Paper. Hilda Glasgow lived a long and healthy life, passing away at age 91 in 2004. Through her daughter’s resurrection of the drawings, Hilda’s art continues to live on.
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ilda’s parents, were Russian immigrants who settled in
Brooklyn. Her father was a jeweler; her mother owned dressmaking shops, and they encouraged their four daughters to learn a profession. Hilda went to Pratt, graduating in 1933, right in the middle of the Great Depression. She had trouble getting work at first and suggested to her mother that she get a job as a cashier in Woolworth's. Her mother would hear nothing of this. She must not give up. Shortly thereafter, she got freelance work from Vogue. They paid $10 a figure, a lot of money in those days and so her career had started.
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Dora’s Hope
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Did you know that millions of seniors and disabled citizens are being forced into nursing home institutions to receive care? And, did you know that many are middle class seniors or young disabled adults who depleted their savings on medical care and because they have to rely on Medicaid are stuck in nursing homes begging to come home?
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hoice Centered Medicaid is a grassroots movement created by Joseph Stango, an advocate for Medicaid reform. CCM strives to make Americans aware of the plight of millions of middle class seniors and disabled adults who are being forced into nursing homes in order to receive long-term health care.
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Joseph Stango
From Inspiration to Implementation: The Dora & Joe Stango Story In 1999, Joe Stango built a home in Connecticut to accommodate his wife, two children, his mother Dora, and his wife’s mother, Alba. The plan was for Stango’s family to enjoy the time their mothers had left, all living together as a family in the Southbury house… the women growing old surrounded by family. Instead, Stango’s mother Dora spent the last four years of her life in a nursing home, and was only brought home after a long battle with Medicaid. She died six days later. Stango decided to go to the legislature to try to change Medicaid law. In 2006, to bring his mother home, he advocated for the Connecticut legislature to pass a Medicaid portability program called Money Follows the Person (MFP). At the time, the program would allow people currently residing in nursing homes for at least six months the opportunity to return home and be cared for in the community, while continuing to receive Medicaid services. MFP was passed with one hundred percent support among both democratic and republican lawmakers. Joseph Stango continues his advocacy nationwide towards equal treatment of institutional and home care, so that Medicaid-eligible consumers are given the choice between the two. “The MFP formula will transform and reform Medicaid, ending forced institutionalization, and enabling all patients and their families, regardless of age or extent of disability, to have a choice about where they live out their lives,” says Stango. For those interested in becoming involved in making choice-centered Medicaid a reality, go to www.dorashope.org or www.choicecenteredmedicaid.org. continued on pg. 32
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very 18 seconds, someone 65 or older ends up in a hospital emergency room due to a fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Falls, about 50 percent of which occur in the home, remain one of the leading causes of fatal and nonfatal injury among older Americans. Quite often they can lead to problems with daily activities like dressing, bathing and walking – or can require nursing home placement. However, the good news is that with some planning and care, they are preventable.
The following are tips for making a home safer so as to help prevent falls:
Remove loose “throw” rugs and lengthy extension cords from the floor
Install grab bars next to the toilet and in the shower or bathtub
Use non-slip mats in the bathtub or on shower floors
Improve the lighting in your home
Avoid going barefoot or wearing slippers
Keep items used often in cabinets that are easily accessible
Keep stairs and floors free of loose papers, books, shoes and clothing that could be a tripping hazard
Along with making these physical changes to your home, it’s also important to take the following steps related to your physical health:
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contribute to falls by reducing mental alertness, worsening balance and gait or causing a drop in blood pressure.
Have your vision checked annually as age-related diseases (such as cataracts or glaucoma) can increase your chances of falling, and be sure to wear glasses with an updated prescription.
Begin an exercise program. Failure to exercise regularly results in poor muscle tone, decreased strength and loss of bone mass and flexibility. If your health permits, take up swimming, walking or Tai Chi, which improve balance and coordination. However, be sure to check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program.
Maintain a healthy diet with calcium-rich foods (such as milk, cheese, yogurt, salmon, sardines, turnip greens, kale) unless you have been told to limit your calcium intake due to other health reasons. As you age, your body does not always absorb enough calcium, which is required to produce bone and bone tissue. This can result in fragile, brittle bones that are prone to fractures.
South Nassau Communities Hospital (Oceanside, NY) offers a Fall Prevention/ Assessment Program that is licensed by the New York State Department of Health, accredited by The Joint Commission and certified to participate in Medicare and Medicaid. For additional information, call 516 377-5000.
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An Urgent Appeal from Choice Centered Medicaid (CCM) Founder Joe Stango In all states, nursing home care is a Medicaid entitlement, but home care is not in spite of the fact that it’s less expensive, and it’s what most people want. “Middle class America is unaware that their freedom is threatened because to receive Medicaid services means they can be forced into institutions in order to receive benefits,” says Stango. “It doesn’t matter whether they’re twenty years old or ninety; Medicaid benefits do not ‘follow the person’ and, as a result, do not allow individuals to choose where they live out their lives.” As a result, every year thousands of middle class Americans in need of long-term care face the agony of forced institutionalization. And it’s not only seniors who are affected; young adults who’ve suffered strokes or car accidents, or who have had other health challenges can end up in a nursing home for life. “The decision whether to enter an institution or be cared for at home belongs to all Americans and their families, not the government,” says Stango.
What Is the Purpose of CCM? Our mission is about complete choice for the individual. CCM is about giving families the freedom to choose where its members live out their lives; it’s about equal treatment of institutional care and home care, allowing consumers to choose where Medicaid services are received.
Care Cost Myth Myth: Nursing home care is cheaper than home care. Realty: Home care is less expensive than institutionalized care. A comprehensive study conducted in Vermont in 2002 showed that homebased care was two-thirds the cost of nursing home care.
Basic Civil Rights Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to fighting for justice, equality, and freedom for all Americans. CCM is a move toward the implementation of the basic civil rights all Americans deserve – a Medicaid system that enables seniors and the disabled the right to choose between receiving care at home over institutionalized care. 32 | Spring ‘11 | generations
Tony Orlando Honorary National Chairperson Keeping Families Together Support for CCM is support for the value of home care, which in turn fosters strong communities by allowing families to maintain life-affirming ties with each other and with their communities. CCM is about building communities that make sense because they include, respect, and value all of its members.
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Pasta With Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Serves 6 Ingredients 1 lb. orecchiette 1 Tbs. olive oil 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper 1 bunch broccoli rabe 4 Tbs. butter, cut into pieces 1 cup grated Parmesan (4 ounces) Kosher salt and black pepper Directions 1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and return it to the pot. 2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it 's no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes. 3. Stir in the garlic and cook 1 minute. 4. Add the broth and red pepper and bring to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe and simmer, covered, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. 5. Stir in the butter and Parmesan and cook, uncovered, until the sauce thickens slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. 6. Toss the pasta with the sausage mixture and Âź teaspoon each salt and pepper. 36 | Spring â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;11 | generations
Serves 4 Capture the flavor of vine-ripe tomatoes with this elegant yet ultra-quick fresh tomato sauce. Although it's an uncooked sauce, the beans are heated briefly in the olive oil and garlic just to flavor them. Ingredients 8 oz. whole-wheat pasta shells, tubetti, ziti or rigatoni 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed 1 large clove garlic , minced 1 lb. ripe tomatoes, diced (about 3 cups) 1/4 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted (see Tip) and chopped 1/2 cup sliced fresh basil 1/4 tsp. kosher salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese Directions 1. Put a large pot of water on to boil. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain. 2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beans and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until the beans are just heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add tomatoes, olives, basil, salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine. To serve, divide the pasta among 4 plates and top with sauce and cheese. Makes 4 servings. Tip: Press down on olives with the side of a heavy knife to split them open and make removing the pits easier.
Bow Tie Shrimp Ingredients 8 oz. bow tie pasta 8 oz. tomato sauce 2 oz. cream 8 oz. peas 4 Tbs. olive oil 1 tsp. salt 3 cloves garlic, chopped 12 oz. shrimp Grated cheese to taste Directions: Boil water for pasta; add 1/8 teaspoon olive oil and salt to water. Add pasta when boiling & cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Drain. In a pan heat olive oil and garlic; add shrimp and saute til pink & cooked through. In another pan, heat tomato sauce and add cream. Heat peas in microwave for a minute. Toss shrimp, sauce and pasta together, and top with grated cheese.
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