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• I hear but have difficulty understanding the words; speech sounds garbled or muffled.
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Understanding What Hyperbaric Oxygen Can Do for Hearing Loss &body mind
By Keith Roach, M.D.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was just diagnosed with sudden sensorineural hearing loss. They gave me a steroid injection into the ear and more steroids by mouth, but they say it’s up to me whether I want to try hyperbaric oxygen.
Do you have any opinion on it? How does breathing pure oxygen at 2 atmospheres help anything? Is there some underlying theory to explain why people do this? It seems to me all this accomplishes is that it raises my blood oxygen level from 97% to 100%. How can this help anything? --
D.J.L.
ANSWER: Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is an uncommon condition. It can often be misdiagnosed, and since some people get better on their own, it is sometimes never diagnosed at all.
I suspect there isn’t one single cause in all cases as several causes have been proposed, including infections (especially viral), medications and recreational drugs, brain tumors, autoimmune diseases, head trauma, and associations with other diseases. But most cases have no clear underlying cause.
In addition to a careful exam, hearing tests and an MRI of the brain are generally recommended. Early treatment with steroids (either by injection, orally, or both) has been shown to enhance recovery.
In people with more severe hearing loss, hyperbaric oxygen has been shown to improve outcomes compared to steroids alone. It is thought that the high amount of oxygen delivered via the hyperbaric chamber may be able to deliver oxygen to areas of the cochlea that were damaged, but the mechanism of action isn’t completely clear. The benefit of hyperbaric oxygen isn’t that it gets your red blood cells more oxygenated. You can’t do better than 100%, and 97% is very close to 100%. With hyperbaric oxygen, the fluid of the blood itself carries much more oxygen, which is then dissolved in the plasma -not in the red blood cells. The oxygen in the fluid is 60 times higher with 3 atmospheres of oxygen compared to room air,which is enough to deliver oxygen to your tissues without red blood cells.
Carefully done, the risks of hyperbaric oxygen are small. The high pressure can cause pain and pressure in the ear and sinuses, which can be relieved by equalizing pressure through maneuvers that open the Eustachian tube (such as yawning or swallowing).
While I understand why physicians want to get your opinion on your treatment, it doesn’t sound like they gave you enough information to make an informed choice. In my opinion, they should have gone over the risks and benefits, then given you a clear recommendation.
How many of us are continuing to do things we feel we should, even if we don’t want to?
A neighbor bemoaned the fact that her husband had signed them up for yet another line dancing class at the senior center. “And I don’t want to go,” she said. “I’m tired of learning new dances. I’d like to just enjoy the ones I already know.”
Like many of the people at the senior center, my neighbor and her husband were generally signed up for one or more classes being offered. And to the staff’s credit, there is a wide variety of classes to choose from on a rotating basis. We have tech classes, language classes, seated yoga, drawing and painting, Cooking for One, writing your memoir ... and another line dance class. We’ve been through several and now there’s apparently one called Cowboy Hustle.
And my neighbor didn’t want to learn it.
Curiosity got the better of me, and one recent day at the senior center I asked the group waiting for a class what they keep doing just because it’s the right thing to do. There was a variety of replies:
-- Attempting to walk thousands of steps per day.
-- Walking the neighbor’s dog so she doesn’t have to give it up.
-- Counting calories.
-- Sewing clothes for the grandchildren.
-- Eating vegetables every day.
-- Taking the mother-in-law out to lunch every Friday.
I saw my “no more line dancing” neighbor again. Maybe he just wants to keep both of you active and healthy, I suggested. And maybe he enjoys doing things with you, I added. She smiled and nodded, acknowledging that her husband was actually a good guy. And I knew that she’d be there learning the Cowboy Hustle alongside her good guy husband.
How about you? What do you keep doing just because it’s the right thing to do?
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Thank you, Farm Workers of America, documented and undocumented. Growing up on a farm I picked fields of stone and harvested vegetables. It’s hard work and the sun can be relentless. That work doesn’t even compare to the acres of vegetables I see as I drive to work in my air-conditioned car. How many of you have ever slaughtered and butchered an animal? It’s not a pleasant job but someone needs to do this work if you want to eat. We owe these people who provide for our sustenance our gratitude. They work grueling hours and many live in fear because they desire a better life for themselves and their families. If you think anyone can do this work think again or try it for a day, especially one of our 90-degree weather days. I guarantee that you will feel differently about these wonderful people and the price of beef may seem like a small price to pay. If you are inclined to say Grace for the food that you eat that should include a thank you as well as a request to protect those who do the bulk of the providing.
I do! Today I tried to cancel my trash and recycling service to sign on with another company who offers tote valet service. I am a senior and struggle to get the totes to the curb. It took an hour or more to “get help,” but I am still uncertain that anything was done. I tried various phone numbers only to be put on hold in eternity. I also tried to be savvy by doing it online, but to no avail. There was no option for cancelling service. I had much to do today but had to “productively” spend my time waiting. I even did a “live chat” but nothing was accomplished. If this is the ongoing future of customer service in the USA, nothing will get done and we will wither and die as a nation and we will have no need for the BBB because there will be no business! God help us all!
Killing Hawks
My Vent is about using poison baits to kill rodents. Recently a young hawk, that made its summer home in our neighborhood, was sickened and died after eating a poisoned rodent. Yes, rodents cause many problems for people and poison-based products offer what initially seems like a simple and inexpensive pest-control option. Unfortunately, they also have unintended consequences. In addition to this Vent, I also need to include a Brighter Side for my neighbors, and the DEC officer, and the Wildlife Rehabilitator who were all instrumental in trying to save this beautiful raptor.
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Socialize the pet. Learning how to respond to other dogs and people is an important aspect of canine life. If the pet is to get along with other dogs, it needs to have high exposure to other animals every day and in various scenarios. Socialization can begin as soon as a puppy is immunized and able to venture out with others.
COWS, DOGS & THE RURAL FENCE LINE
In farm-adjacent areas,it’s not uncommon for dogs to have cow neighbors. While many dogs are fascinated by these large, slow-moving animals, cows can be unpredictable... especially new mothers. If your property borders farmland, ensure dogs can’t slip under or through shared fences. It’s also good neighbor etiquette to avoid letting dogs bark at livestock. After all, peace and quiet are part of what makes country living great, for pets and people.
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Is crate training working for this hyper puppy?
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My best friend adopted a puppy a few months ago. Training seems to be going well: “Freya” gets regular walks, and she heels pretty well and responds when called. However, my friend uses a kennel crate, and whenever Freya acts up (which is pretty normal for puppies, right?) she puts her into the crate. I don’t think crates should be used as punishment. What’s your advice? -- Glen in Marietta, Georgia
DEAR GLEN: While you’re correct that a crate shouldn’t be used as punishment, crate training a puppy can get complicated sometimes. Those little guys are wriggly, fast and always a bit hyper. The line between “calm and relaxed” and “zooming around your ankles” is paper-thin.
Before giving your friend advice about how to crate her dog, ask a tactful question or two. Like, “How do you know when it’s time for Freya to go into her crate?” or, “Freya is so good at going into the crate on command. How did you accomplish that?” Owners are often willing to reply in detail about their training method, especially when it’s working well.
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WHAT’S YOUR ADVANCE CARE PLAN?
(NAPSI) — No matter your stage of life, it’s always a good idea to have a long-range care plan in place. A good way to begin is to talk candidly with your family and friends. By starting the conversation, you can express your views on treatment, relay your care preferences and communicate who will make decisions on your behalf. This process of advance-care planning can help ensure your wishes are carried out and bring peace of mind to those you love.
Build your advance care plan
• Durable financial power of attorney: This document authorizes a person to make legal or financial decisions on your behalf if you are incapacitated.
• Durable healthcare power of attorney: This document authorizes a person to make healthcare decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so.
• Advance-care directive: This document specifies how you receive care in the event you are unable to make those decisions on your own.
• Long-term care insurance: This is an insurance product that pays for long-term care services in a variety of settings.
Documents and requirements may differ by state. Please consult a legal or financial advisor to ensure use of the correct forms.
Make the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) part of your plan
As you make plans for the future, consider the potential need for long-term care and the effect it could have on you and your family.
Long-term care is the ongoing aid you need if you can no longer perform everyday tasks by yourself due to chronic illness, injury, disability, or the aging process. This type of care is expensive but there’s a way to get help paying for it.
Applying for long-term care insurance coverage under the FLTCIP may be a smart choice for you. The FLTCIP is designed to reimburse for qualified long-term care services and can help lessen or eliminate your reliance on a loved one to provide hands-on care.
The FLTCIP offers you a choice of caregivers. Informal care provided by friends and family members is covered, as long as the caregiver isn’t your spouse or domestic partner and doesn’t live in your home at the time you become eligible for benefits. (Benefits for care provided by family members is limited to 500 days.)
Care provided in an assisted-living facility, an adult daycare, or a nursing home is also covered. If home care is your preference, the stay-at-home benefit includes a range of services that support care in your home, helping you maintain your quality of life in familiar surroundings.
Taking the next step
The FLTCIP is sponsored by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, insured by John Hancock Life & Health Insurance Company, and administered by Long Term Care Partners, LLC. To learn more about the comprehensive benefits and features, call 1-800-LTC-FEDS (1-800-582-3337) TTY 1-800-843-3557 or visit LTCFEDS.com.
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MOMENTS IN TIME
The History Channel
* On Aug. 18, 1920, a dramatic battle in the Tennessee House of Representatives ends with ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote. The decisive vote was cast by a 24-year-old representative, who changed his vote after receiving a note from his mother.
* On Aug. 19, 1953, the Iranian military, with U.S assistance, overthrows the government of Premier Mohammed Mosaddeq and reinstates the Shah of Iran. As thanks, the Shah signed over 40% of Iran’s oil fields to U.S. companies. The Shah was toppled from power in 1979.
* On Aug. 21, 2004, American swimmer Michael Phelps wins his eighth medal of the Athens Olympics, six gold and two bronze, tying him with Soviet gymnast Aleksandr Dityatin for the most individual medals won at a single Olympic Games.
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Updating Your Home’s Electrical System
When it comes time to update the electrical system, it is always best to work with licensed and bonded electricians who have the expertise to work with electrical wiring without getting injured. This is not a do-it-yourself type of job since it requires specialized training.
Electricians likely will recommend upgrading the electrical panel to bring more power from the utility poles into the home. This can include replacing the existing meter and circuit breaker box to allow it to handle more power or replacing items that are obsolete or dangerous.
Many older homes are only capable of handling a minimum number of amps, utilizing just a few circuits. But nowadays, when homeowners have far more electronics in their homes than they once did, increased demand on electricity can overload a circuit. Tripping a circuit breaker is a safety measure to prevent the wire from becoming overheated and causing a fire. However, in some old systems, the circuit breaker will not trip, and this can be problematic.
Rewiring a home is another step. Wire insulation can deteriorate over time, and new wires may be needed. This can be messy and time-consuming, but it’s a small price to pay for safety. When rewiring an electrician also may suggest new outlets. Many home building codes now require outlets with ground fault interruptors, or GFIs, in kitchens, bathrooms and other rooms exposed to moisture. Some older homes may not even have three-pronged outlets, so this will necessitate an update as well.
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The PathStone Weatherization Assistance Program is available for income-eligible households in Monroe County located outside of the city limits.
HEAP Recipients Automatically Eligible Income guidelines are:
Family of 1: $39,864
Family of 2: $52,140
Family of 3: $64,404
Family of 4: $76,680
The Perseids meteor shower, which peaks in mid-August is considered the best of the year, with long ‘wakes’ of light and color trailing them as they streak through the Earth’s atmosphere. How do you like to experience the Perseids meteor shower?
- Lying on a blanket in the backyard
- Heading out to a dark-sky park
- Watching a live stream online
- With friends or family
- Alone and in silence
- I’ve never watched it — but I want to!
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Poll ended 08-12-2025
August 6th marked the 80th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, killing 140k people, followed by the bombing of Nagasaki, Japan August 9th, killing 70k people. Survivors fear growing global nuclear proliferation as a threat to the “peacebuilding frameworks so many have worked so hard to construct.” Do you agree or disagree?
77.8% Yes
22.2% No
HOW TO CLEAN AND PREPARE OUTDOOR FURNITURE FOR THE SEASON
Outdoor fabrics are derived from different materials. However, this general-purpose recipe, courtesy of the DIY Network, may help clean many outdoor fabrics. Mix 1 teaspoon dishwashing detergent, 1 quart warm water and 1 tablespoon borax together. Saturate a sponge and use it to wash the cushions. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then spray it off with a high-force hose. Stand the cushions on their edges to dry outdoors.
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For cleanliness, water circulation and filtration is essential. This helps spread the chemicals to all areas of the pool and also helps to remove debris. Filters come in different types, including sand, diatomaceous earth, or DE, and cartridge. Each has its pros and cons. How long to run the filter depends on water temperature, gallons of water in the pool and the estimated water turnover rate of the filter. Pool owners can start with longer filter run times and gradually cut down until they find the right rate based on water appearance, according to popular pool forum Trouble Free Pools.
Chinch bugs: The experts at BobVila.com report that chinch bugs are not necessarily problematic when their populations are limited to around 10 to 15 bugs per square foot of lawn. In such instances, chinch bug populations are generally controlled by ants and ladybugs. However, extreme heat and drought, problems that have plagued various regions in North America in recent years, reduce the populations of bugs that feed on chinch bugs, thus increasing the population of these unwanted guests that feed on grass. GardenTech® indicates that damage from chinch bugs is most visible between June and September. That damage begins with grass taking on a purple tinge before it turns yellow and then brown after wilting.
Honoring Veterans One Mission at a Time
When Honor Flight Rochester
“I’ve had family members come up and say, ‘I’ve always been close to my mom or dad, but this trip has taken it to a new place.’”
KIM GOULD
Mission 89 took off in early June, veterans boarding the flight were in for a surprise when they saw Freedom One sitting on the tarmac. Southwest Airlines’ Boeing 737-800 featuring the 50 stars and 13 stripes of the American flag hosted more than 60 veterans on a mission to visit the war memorials in Washington, D.C.
While the veterans of Honor Flight always fly Southwest, this was the first time the airline brought Freedom One. Launched in 2008, Honor Flight Rochester is the area’s local hub for the Honor Flight Network, a national nonprofit organization operating since 2005.
According to Kim Gould, incoming president and co-founder of Honor Flight Rochester, a 2008 article in the Democrat and Chronicle looking for volunteers to start a hub in the area prompted Kim and her husband, Jeff, to get involved. “My husband looked at me and said, ‘We should do it in honor of our fathers,’ who were both World War II veterans,” she says. Donations funded the first flight, which took off in October 2008 with ten veterans aboard. e mission? To get every veteran to see the memorials in D.C. at no cost to them. Since then, they’ve flown more than 4,000 veterans. Rich Stewart, outgoing Honor Flight Rochester President, says, “ ere’s a magnetism about Honor Flight. It caught fire very early.”
To go on a mission, veterans can apply through the website. According to Stewart, outgoing vets are given preference based on “earliest eras first, postmarked within the era, catastrophic health issue in any era.” e organization typically runs six flights from April to June and another three in September and October.
AlthoughBuffalotrieditout,RochesteriscurrentlytheonlyHonor Flight hub east of the Mississippi that stays overnight. Gould says that much of the “magic of the trip” happens in the evening. When an Honor Flight sets off, the veterans, each accompanied by a companion, a “guardian,” arrive at 4 a.m. A er they check in, they enjoy breakfast and then it’s time to fly. A er they land in Baltimore-Washington International Airport, a veteran motorcycle group called the BWI Brownies escorts the group to their first memorial visit of the day.
STEWART AND GOULD
THE FREEDOM ONE
While there’s no specific order, veterans are driven by bus to a variety of memorials, including the World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans War Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Air Force Memorial, U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery where they visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Back at the hotel, they enjoy a sitdown dinner, where they’re honored with a ceremony. en, the mic opens up for anyone who wants to share.
Gould says a er dinner is “the magic time,” full of bonding and camaraderie. During this time, many veterans really open up about their experiences, even for the first time ever. Gould says, “I’ve had family members come up and say, ‘I’ve always been close to my mom or dad, but this trip has taken it to a new place.’ It opens the door for people who have had a hard time sharing.”
It’s also not unusual for veterans who served together and haven’t seen each other in years to run into each other on an Honor Flight, or people who went to grade school together and haven’t seen each other since to recognize one another.
A er breakfast the next day, they’re back on their way to the airport for the return trip. But the journey doesn’t end there. Back in Rochester, they’re greeted by a welcoming line as they disembark. With family, kids, VFW members, active military, the Honor Flight
Dolls, bands playing, and more, the appreciation for their service is palpable.
Once the veterans, guardians, and crew make their way to the International Room, entertainment begins, with speakers, singers, and the color guard.
Aside from the camaraderie the veteransmayfindonthetrip,Stewart also says the program is a thank you, which, for some such as the Vietnam veterans, is long overdue, as he says, “What they experienced when they came back was beyond the dark side.”
As of July 1, Stewart will step down a er roughly twelve years as president, and Gould will take the reins. Of course, as a co-founder, Gould already has the experience and expertise to oversee Honor Flight Rochester, but her decision to step up is more personal: Gould and Jeff helped found the hub because they wanted to honor their fathers. Now, Gould wants to carry on the work they felt so strongly about, saying, “I lost [my father] unexpectedly and tragically, and it’s important to carry on the dream we set out together.”
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Gi s of Joy by Ellen Weber
As sunsets fade and seasons pass
Many joys have come our way
Fresh baked bread
A child’s laugh
A daliah in full bloom
A snowflake landing on our face
Simple pleasures
One and all...
Gentle gi s
Reminding us at we are loved and cared about...
If we just stop to notice
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KEEPING IT LOCAL, TOGETHER.
Dear Readers,
Lately, it feels like the world is moving faster than ever — with constant talk about technology, artificial intelligence, and big changes coming our way. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by it all.
We want to give you a break from all the noise when you read the Penny Saver. We want to continue to curate a product that you feel good about reading, where you can learn about what’s happening with your neighbors and feel proud about living in our beautiful region. e Penny Saver has been many things to many people but the one constant for the publication has been a focus on “local”. To that end, we want to expand all that we share with you to make this the best and most useful publication. So what does this mean?
e bottom line is we want to create and share more local content. at might include stories about high school athletes, highlights of local trails and other natural gems to visit, homesteading tips, reviews of new books coming out from local authors, shared local poetry, new playground reviews, and even local generational recipe sharing! ese are just a taste of what we want to build. However, our focus will not be on hard news. Politics and police blotters have never been our specialty, and we want to leave that type of reporting to the folks in the news that do that best.
ere is a reality to these ambitions. Costs continue to rise, especially for postage and revenue is unpredictable due to an ever-changing advertising landscape. We’ve worked hard since the pandemic to lower our costs and provide the same great service to you, but adding content to better serve readers requires more resources.
Here’s what we’re asking. If every home that receives the Penny Saver gave $5 we would be able to fund all of this local content and more. Our goal is to keep the Penny Saver a free publication and available to as many readers in the community as possible. What we are seeking is an investment from you in the product you love to make it even better.
It’s said in our industry that the health of a local publication is a direct reflection of the community it serves. Our commitment to local goes beyond our content. Our paper is printed right in Avon, NY by employees, managers, and owners that live here in Western New York. We hope to remain strong for many years to come and even foster the next generation of readers who share the love of “local”.
We’ve included a form below and we so appreciate your attention and support of the Penny Saver’s future.
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There’s so much happening at your local libraries!
Hamlin Public Library
1680 Lake Road, Hamlin
585-964-2320 • hamlinlibraryny.org
M & W 10-6; Tu & Th 10-8; F 10-4; Sa 10-2
Hoag Library
134 S. Main St., Albion • 585-589-4246
Visit our website for hours: www.hoaglibrary.org
Holley Community
Free Library
86 Public Square, Holley 585-638-6987 • holleylibrary.org
M & W 10-8; Tu, Th & F 10-5 Sa 10-2 Sept.-June (closed Sa during summer)
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M-Th 10-8; F 10-6; Sa 10-3
It’s a cruel season that makes you get ready for bed while it’s light out. ~Bill Watterson
In June, as many as a dozen species may burst their buds on a single day. No man can heed all of these anniversaries; no man can ignore all of them. ~Aldo Leopold
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1. U.S. STATES: Which state is home to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
3. TELEVISION: Ron Swanson is a character on which sitcom?
4. MOVIES: Who is the villain in the animated film “The Little Mermaid”?
5. SCIENCE: What part of the cell contains genetic material?
6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president established the Peace Corps?
7. HISTORY: Which country is home to Botany Bay, an early British colony?
8. MATH: Who is known as the father of geometry?
9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: When did the Great Smoky Mountains National Park open?
10. MYTHOLOGY: What animal did Zeus turn into to kidnap Europa?
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Ohio.
Riyadh.
“Parks and Recreation.”
Ursula.
Nucleus.
John F. Kennedy. 7. Australia.
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