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SPECIAL FALL 2013 EDITION A GUIDE TO HEALTHY LIVING FOR MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN AND SENIORS
Editor’s Note The weather is beginning to change into a beautiful, cooler, calmer, climate. The fall also brings our sport, sports and even more sports. My kid’s soccer practices and games are keeping me busy. But with this, I have learned a new way to stay warm and exercise by practicing with one child while the other one is playing. In this edition of MHL, it’s all about fall. We have packed so much up-to-date information into these pages that this issue is just bursting with health! We have something for men and women of all ages. We contact local health professionals every month and we are thankful that many have contributed to this issue. They are keenly aware of health concerns for this region (very important). We stay in touch with them so they can stay in touch with you. I think you’ll find something here that can help you lead a healthier life. I encourage you to get out and about before the weather turns and makes you want to stay indoors. We hope that you share this special issue with friends and family, too. -Amanda Lewis
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Game Day Challenges FOR SENIORS
GOING TO GAMES IS A GREAT ACTIVITY TO SHARE WITH A SENIOR AS LONG AS THEY ARE STILL ABLE TO ENJOY IT SAFELY. TO HELP YOU KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT, WE AT HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE SERVING MILWAUKEE HAVE PUT TOGETHER SOME TIPS TO ENSURE A STRESS-FREE EVENT FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED.
For many Milwaukee families, football is a fall tradition that is passed down from generation to generation. Whether it’s a local high school game, college alma mater or the Packers, we cherish game days as opportunities to be out in the open air, sharing community with friends, family and hundreds, thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of fellow fans. Going to games is a great activity to share with a senior as long as they are still able to enjoy it safely. To help you know what to expect, we at Home Instead Senior Care serving Milwaukee have put together some tips to ensure a stress-free event for everyone involved. The Longest Yard: Before you even confirm plans to attend the game, make sure you know where your seats are and what the parking situation is like – and whether it’s doable. Even for seniors who have had the same seats season after season, the ability to walk long distances or climb high into the stands may decrease from year to year. Also, check to see if there are special accommodations, such as handicapped parking or a drop off point, and elevators. Highs and Lows: Pay close attention to the weather report and plan accordingly. Seniors are more vulnerable to extreme temperatures than others and what may be tolerable for a younger person could cause heat stroke or hypothermia in a senior. Keep in mind that you will be in the open air for several hours. If you determine that the weather will be okay, it’s still smart to wear plenty of layers. First, Down Water: Staying hydrated is important for everyone, but especially seniors. Whether they are planning to drink beer at the game or not, they should drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. Home Team Advantage: Do you know the lay of the land at the stadium? For example, will the restrooms be easy to negotiate? Or are they likely to have slick, slippery floors, poor lighting or other hazardous conditions? Knowing whether you should accompany a senior will help prevent falls and other dangers. Thrill of Victory/ Agony of Defeat: As any football fan knows, emotions can get intense during a game and cheering too hard can cause anything from hoarseness to a hernia to a heart attack. If you are even slightly worried that the action on the field is jeopardizing the health of a senior you are with, don’t take a chance, get them out of the fray immediately. At least take a breather, but if you’re seriously concerned, it’s best to just leave the game. People who care about seniors are all on the same team and our goal is to keep seniors healthy. As with any team, the most important thing is making sure the lines of communication are open. For more information about ensuring the safety of seniors, please call Home Instead Senior Care of Milwaukee at (414) 239-9605, or Like us on Facebook.
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TIPS FOR AGING Gracefully No matter our physical age, it is always important to grow older with grace and a sense of personal style. As we continue to find things that are important to us, perhaps this list can guide us. Embrace change. It is inevitable, so make change work for you to shape your future. Love yourself. Take good care of yourself. Take time for physical activity such as walking, exercise, yoga, etc. Invest time and effort into making your future bright and healthy. Inside counts. Get healthy on the inside to help look healthy on the outside. Getting proper sleep and eating right are crucial. Nutritious choices. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Make sure you include foods rich in omega-3s in your eating plan, with tasty options like salmon, walnuts, flaxseed and more. Negatives are no-no’s. Eliminate negativity from your thoughts. Focus on the positive. Work to reduce the effects of stress in your life. The skin you’re in. Good skin care is important. Don’t forget to exfoliate and moisturize. Good skin care habits pay off in the long run. (Hey guys—and gals, too! Corn meal, right out of your cupboard, makes a fast and effective exfoliant! Cleanse face as you usually do. Afterwards, splash face with water, but do not dry. Pat about 1 tablespoon of uncooked corn meal onto your face, but not on eyelids. Gently, but firmly, rub the corn meal granules over your face, except for eyelids and the tender skin just below eyes. Rinse, pat dry, and smooth on moisturizing cream or lotion. Your face, now devoid of old, dead skin, will look more vibrant and feel wonderful.) Cultivate curiosity. Aging well involves your mind as well as your body. Keep it active and it will serve you for a lifetime. Dress well. Consider your body type as you age. Make certain that clothes fit correctly. Check out a tailor or seamstress to alter favorite pieces in your wardrobe. Crowning glory. The proper hairstyle can take years off your looks and keep you looking bright and well-groomed. Forward we go. Discover what is the next phase or adventure of your life and pursue it. TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is the original weight-loss support and wellness education organization. Founded more than 64 years ago, TOPS is the only nonprofit, noncommercial weight-loss organization of its kind. TOPS promotes successful weight management with a “Real People. Real Weight Loss.SM” philosophy that combines support from others at weekly chapter meetings, healthy eating, regular exercise, and wellness information. TOPS has about 170,000 members – male and female, age seven and older – in nearly 10,000 chapters throughout the United States and Canada. Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting free of charge. Membership is affordable at just $28 per year in the U.S. and $32 per year in Canada, plus nominal chapter fees. To find a local chapter, view www.tops.org or call (800) 9328677.
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Eating Healthy At BBQ’S, TAILGATE PARTIES, AND ALL YOUR OUTDOOR GATHERINGS By Arlene Becker Summer and fall are great times to enjoy eating outdoors with friends and family. Who doesn’t love the smell at a barbecue, or the fun of a tailgate party or picnic? However there are definite ways to make these outdoor feasts healthier for everyone. Rita Larsen, RD, CD, dietitian for Elite Sports Clubs, who has hosted many outdoor picnics and barbecues, has some tips for these outdoor festivities. Since there have been some questions on how safe barbecuing actually is, Larsen suggested a safe way of barbecuing is to slow cook the meat until it is very well done. Larsen gives this great shortcut, “prepare what you are going to barbecue indoors in an oven, slow cooking it at 250 to 275 degrees and finish on the grill, then there is no burning fat on the meat. If you are going to serve it somewhere else then you can still cook it for several hours at home. In both instances you can then brown it with the sauce on the outdoor grill itself. Keep it cool on the way to the site of the outdoor feast. Always cover with aluminum foil.” Larsen gave added tips for safety. “Keep meat about to be barbecued in a safe condition. Place it as high as possible on your racks. Use as little fat as possible to grill with and don’t char it, which could be carcinogenic. Research shows that with charring comes HCA, which are carcinogens. Charred meat is no longer chic.” She added, “Cook on grayer briquettes and hold a nice heat.” For healthier grilling she suggested using fish, rather than beef and poultry. “Lightly oil grill with canola oil, as it lasts longer than olive oil, and keep temperatures low.” A clean grill is also paramount. “Scrape off black with a brush after each use.” Larsen said that just about anything could be grilled. She suggested that vegetables should be moistened and soft. Marinade food just before you cook. However
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barbecue sauce can be put on of the grill.” travel editor A surprisingly wonderful pineapple and founder peaches. “They taste sweet like candy. They are absolutely delicious.” So many people today are vegetarians, so it’s a good idea to inquire ahead of time if any of your guests are in that category. If you’ll have vegetarian or vegan guests there are a number of such products you can buy or you can even make your own veggie patties. Larsen added a couple more safety tips. “Try not to use gasoline as a fire starter,for health reasons. Also always try to keep any perishable food you are transportingcooler than forty degrees.” Larsen strongly suggested discarding any perishables instead of bringing them home. “If they are out in the heat or in bright sunlight beyond a couple of hours, 6000, email: info@lewismediagroup.com. you’re taking a big chance bringing them home. It would be a heck of a risk, especially with all those spoons in and out. The food starts to break down.” If you can keep it from melting, Larsen said that “the best desert is ice cream, for health and nutritional valuetheasknowledge well asortaste.” intended to replace diagnosis of your doctor. We advise seeing a physician whenever acautioned health problem arises requiring an expert’s care. Larsen also people about overeating at outdoor feasts. “Eat what you think your system can handle. A client of mine actually felt ill after overeating at a rich Texas barbecue.” She also explained that though “tailgate food, picnic food, and certainly our favorite BBQ is the highlight of summer cuisine, it does not need to be high in calories, fats, sugars, or Media salts. Many today want to cut the calories of outdoor foods, Lewis Groupfamilies | Malberry Media | www.modernhealthandliving.com simply by searching cookbooks for the best taste with the least caloric output. In his book, “Serious Barbecue,” author Adam Perry Lang, encourages cooks to use, among other things, wine, seasonings, and herbs to enhance the taste of good pieces of meat. I recently tried a flatiron steak marinated in red wine. It had a wonderful flavor, it was lean but chewable, and the combination of flavors was memorable.”
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“Too often, we resort to quick combinations of flavors, such as bottled BBQ sauces and prepared salads, or store-bought desserts, which really drive up those calories. However, if you Adding,
are a seasoned cook, you can often taste the preservatives and extra fat that have been added to picnic deli foods that keep them on the grocer’s shelf for weeks. Consider making these substitutions for your next events. Switch to oven bakedoff meats with basic seasonings, adding a little BBQ sauce of your own rather than to use a heavy, sweetened sauce bought off the shelf.” “Make your own coleslaw with fresh lime juice,” Larsen suggested. She felt that it would be much healthier than deli coleslaw and potato salad, both which have added preservatives. “Making your own will have fewer calories, and be fresher in taste. You can even add the light mayo at the outdoor event. Make homemade potato or pasta salad, using light mayonnaise and fresh garden vegetables and herbs; rather than prepared salads from deli counter, which may contain a lot of preservatives. Oven-baked potatoes are also a good substitute; using just a little olive oil and fresh herbs to taste.” “Also limit the number of chips, and salty snacks that you have available for guests. The best choices would be homemade Chex mix, baked chips, and bagel or tortilla chips that you have prepared yourself. Even make your own salsa. Plan a good time, and a healthy one that is conscious of the overall experience for your guests!” If you have more questions about healthy outdoor eating you can contact dietitian Rita Larsen at Elite Sports Club-Brookfield at 262786-0880.
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4600 N. Pilgrim Road, Brookfield
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Thursday, October 10
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Wheaton Franciscan Pharmacy
2500 W. Layton Avenue, Suite 150, Milwaukee
Friday, October 11
1 – 4 pm
Whitefish Bay Recreation Department
5205 Lydell Avenue, Whitefish Bay
Saturday, October 12
9 – 11:30 am
Wheaton Franciscan – Elmbrook Memorial Campus 19333 W. North Avenue, Lobby, Brookfield
Saturday, October 12
10 am – 1 pm
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – Franklin
10101 S. 27th Street, Room 1335, Franklin
Sunday, October 13
8:30 – 11 am
St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church
1375 Covered Bridge Road, Cedarburg
Sunday, October 13
9 am – Noon
St. Joseph Catholic Church
12130 W. Center Street, Wauwatosa
Sunday, October 13
9 am – Noon
St. Monica’s Catholic Church
160 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay
Sunday, October 13
11 am – 12:30 pm
Brookfield Presbyterian Church
1485 N. Brookfield Road, Brookfield
Monday, October 14
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
St. John Vianney Catholic Church
1755 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield
Wednesday, October 16
9 am – Noon
American Serb Hall
5101 W. Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee
Wednesday, October 16
9 am – Noon
Southwest YMCA
11311 W. Howard Avenue, Greenfield
Wednesday, October 16
9 – 11:30 am
Cudahy City Hall
5050 S. Lake Drive, Cudahy
Wednesday, October 16
11 am – 1 pm
Sharon Lynn Wilson Center for the Arts
19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield
Thursday, October 17
10 am – 1 pm
St. Mary Catholic Church
225 S. Hartwell, Waukesha
Thursday, October 17
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Wheaton Franciscan Pharmacy
2500 W. Layton Avenue, Suite 150, Milwaukee
Friday, October 18
1 – 4 pm
Catholic Charities
1919 N. 60th Street, Milwaukee
Saturday, October 19
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Wheaton Franciscan – Wauwatosa Campus
201 N. Mayfair Road (Hwy. 100/108th St.), Wauwatosa
Saturday, October 19
1 – 3:30 pm
Wheaton Franciscan – Elmbrook Memorial Campus 19333 W. North Avenue, Lobby, Brookfield
Sunday, October 20
7:30 – 11:30 am
St. Gregory the Great Parish
3160 S. 63rd Street, Milwaukee
Sunday, October 20
8 am – Noon
Fox Point Lutheran Church
7150 N. Santa Monica Boulevard, Fox Point
Tuesday, October 22
12:30 – 3 pm
Brookfield Senior Center
2000 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield
Thursday, October 24
10 am – Noon
Wheaton Franciscan Pharmacy
2500 W. Layton Avenue, Suite 150, Milwaukee
Saturday, October 26
1 – 4 pm
Wheaton Franciscan – Wauwatosa Campus
201 N. Mayfair Road (Hwy. 100/108th St.), Wauwatosa
Saturday, November 2
9 am – Noon
Ascension Lutheran Church
1415 Dopp Street, Waukesha
Sunday, November 3
9 – 11 am
Immanuel Lutheran Church
13445 W. Hampton Avenue, Brookfield
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vision Eye Care Specialists, S.C. West Allis 10150 W. National Ave. West Allis 414-321-7520 Mayfair 2323 N. Mayfair Rd. Wauwatosa 414-258-4550 Downtown 735 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee 414-298-0099 Eye Care Specialists, S.C., has been a leader in medical, surgical and laser eye care since 1985. Our highly respected team includes skilled ophthalmologists and surgeons Drs. Norman Cohen, Robert Sucher, Mark Freedman, Brett Rhode and Daniel Ferguson and medical optometrist Dr. David Scheidt. We’re noted pioneers in cataract surgery techniques and glaucoma detection technology. We offer expert laser treatment for diabetes, retinal tears, nearsightedness, and other conditions. We conduct numerous programs devoted to patient and community education, as well as training area optometrists, doctors and nurses. We’re information sources for local media health reports and columnists in community newspapers. And, we’re affordable (accepting Medicare & most insurances). When you need an eye care specialist, consider the team named among “Top Doctors” by Milwaukee Magazine and trusted by more than 121,000 doctors and patients for: *Glaucoma, Diabetes and Macular Degeneration Care, *No-Stitch/No-Shot Cataract Surgery,*Pediatric Care & Surgery (lazy & crossed eyes),*Customized Laser Vision Correction (LASIK),*Presbyopia-Correcting Lens Implants (to reduce the need for reading glasses),”*Dry Eye & Drooping Lid Treatment.” And, “Comprehensive Exams”,*Corneal Transplants & Retinal Conditions,*Ocular Infections and Comprehensive Exams.
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EYE<<page 8 fireworks or projectile-like toys. . . . It only takes one accident for your child to lose their eyesight for a lifetime,” Ferguson cautions. Older students are more likely to be involved in classes that could threaten vision. “Stress the im-
portance of following safety instructions during chemistry, woodshop and metalworking. Regular glasses or contact lenses cannot protect against flying chips or fragments, sparks, fumes, or splashes of toxic fluids,” says Freedman. Your child should always read tool and
chemical instructions, wear safety glasses or goggles when indicated, and be familiar with methods of treating injuries, like patching or flushing the eye out with water, and seeking emergency care. Keep your child’s eye safety in mind outside of the classroom as well. “More than 33,000 sports and recreation-related eye injuries happen to children under age 16 each year,” advises Rhode, who also has two children in this age range. “What’s really unfortunate is that 90 percent of these injuries could have been avoided if the parent had ensured that their child was wearing polycarbonate protective eyewear.” This is especially important for parents of boys who engage in Nerf, paintball and Airsoft BB gun activities. Ferguson concludes by saying, “Take time to talk to your child about the importance of eye exams and eye safety—you may be saving his or her vision for a lifetime.” The doctors quoted in this article provide medical, surgical and laser services to more than 125,000 area residents at Eye Care Specialists’ offices in West Allis, Wauwatosa, and downtown Milwaukee. They have received special recognition for their pediatric care skills, and are listed in M and Milwaukee Magazine’s “Top Doctors.” Feel free to call their Community Education Hotline at 414-321-7035 for a free brochure about any of the eye conditions mentioned in this article, or to schedule a thorough eye examination for any age member of the family.
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Well-Being SEPTEMBER 14TH
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A GUIDE TO NATURAL HEALTH
Redefining Health
REFRAMING THE AGING PROCESS By Kalpana Rose Kumar M.D. The saying goes, “the only two certainties in life are death and taxes”. I would like to include aging with this. From the moment we are born, aging is guaranteed. When we are young, we feel immortal; we don’t think about getting old, in fact we look forward to it. But around midlife, the thought of aging becomes front and center. Many fear and resist the aging process. They even lie about their age, claiming to be younger than they are. Our society views aging as a disease, a degenerative process. Our medical system pathologizes it. I see many women and men who come to me after their symptoms have been written off by other doctors as ‘age related’. Aches and pains, weight gain and fatigue, are all lumped as a ‘normal’ part of aging. The menopausal process is feared and viewed as a gateway into degeneration. For the medical system, aging is synonymous with the loss of energy, vitality, inevitably resulting in disease and finally death. We are expected to take medications as we age. In fact, the elderly are currently the largest consumers of pharmaceuticals in our country and have worse diets (second only to children). If we take a closer look at how our society views the elderly, we can see that the expected destination for them is to arrive at a nursing home, unable to care for themselves. This projection is not only frightening; it has a significant impact on our emotional and mental health. What we expect is what we attract. Normalization of the nursing home as a final destination is relatively new. Since families became nuclear and the medical system took over elder care, the aging process became identified as a time for symptom management. Self-care and prevention did not make it to this life stage. I belong to the generation of baby boomers. I have seen a groundswell emerge among us that is not interested in all of these negative associations with aging. We are determined to stay healthy as we age and are demanding a shift in the medical paradigm from symptom management to prevention and education. We understand that creating a healthy foundation in midlife maximizes our health and preserves it as we age. Our bodies change in midlife needing care like no other time in our life. Clean
food, exercise and dedication to meaning is what other cultures have discovered is the best medicine for healthy aging. It is never too late to change our lifestyle to evoke intrinsic health. The perception of disease permanence and the resulting hopelessness that society and the medical system evoke is unnecessary and dangerous. Since our body is more sensitive in the second half of life, it can heal with the same amount of vigor that can make it sick. Health or illness is largely dependent on healthy or unhealthy choices. The body’s resilience can be reactivated at any time of life. Over the last two decades of medical practice, I have observed when my elderly patients begin eating clean diets, exercise and practice stress reduction techniques, such as yoga and meditation, a majority of them are able to discontinue their medications and improve their quality of life. Many are able to heal. We are all responsible for our health. We must maximize our potential by becoming aware of the power of our choices and applying this awareness to our behavior. Awareness alone is never enough. It must become a spiritual practice. We can and must reframe aging as a process where healing is possible and normal rather than a degenerative condition. The choice is entirely up to us. The best way to predict our future is to create it. We can either age in accordance to society’s expectations or our own definitions. If a critical mass of people in my generation chooses the latter, we will create the healthy paradigm we wish to live in and age into. I invite you to reframe aging as a process filled with wisdom, health and meaning. We can and must create this shift. Not only will this help us reclaim reverence and respect, it will provide the younger generation a new and healthy paradigm from which to approach life. ©September, 2013 Kalpana (Rose) M. Kumar M.D., CEO and Medical Director , The Ommani Center for Integrative Medicine, Pewaukee, WI. www.ommanicenter. com Author of Becoming Real: Harnessing the Power of Menopause for Health and Success, 2011, Medial Press.
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BODYTALK…
are you listening to your body’s healing messages? There are many alternate healing practices in the market today and it is often difficult to determine the best option for you. Maybe it’s time to listen to your body’s holistic energy healing system in the form of BodyTalk Therapy. The BodyTalk story… In 1995, Dr. John Veltheim introduced BodyTalk, a healthcare system that uses state-of-the-art energy medicine to optimize the body’s internal communications and allow it to more effectively respond to injury and illness. It encompasses both Western and Eastern medical science, yogic principles, applied kinesiology, and quantum physics. It is designed to harmonize all the energy systems in the body to support optimal balance. As explained by the International BodyTalk Association, “Each system, cell, and atom is in constant communication with each other at all times. Through exposure to the stresses of day-to-day life, however, these lines of communication can become compromised or disconnected, which then leads to a decline in physical, emotional and/or mental well-being. Reconnecting these lines of communication enables the body’s internal mechanisms to function at optimal levels, thus repairing and preventing disease while rapidly accelerating the healing process. In this way, BodyTalk stimulates the body’s innate ability to balance and heal itself on all levels.” Since it’s introduction 18 years ago, the BodyTalk System has been taught to more than a thousand practitioners around the world. Today, there are more than 90 trained BodyTalk instructors teaching the System in 36 countries. Graduates of these courses include medical doctors, psychologists, psychotherapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, naturopaths, physical therapists, osteopaths, nurses, licensed massage therapists and laypersons. What happens during a BodyTalk Session? BodyTalk sessions are easy, safe and comfortable; they are done with the client fully clothed. A session usually lasts between 15 and 45 minutes. The length of a session is not indicative of the quality of the session or the results that occur; as even the simplest sessions can be quite profound. A BodyTalk session begins by discussing your health status and whatever other personal issues you may wish to address. Then, you will either relax in a chair or on a treatment table while the practitioner, positioned at your side, will gently use your arm in such a manner to establish Yes/No communication. This Yes/No communication is also called neuromuscular biofeedback, which is similar to applied kinesiology. The patient and/or practitioner touch(es) the parts that need repair and the practitioner then uses his/her fingers to gently tap the head of the patient in order to focus the brain toward that repair. BodyTalk “tapping” is based on an ancient Hatha Yoga technique, and experiments with biofeedback apparatus have shown that such “tapping” causes increase in brain activity in relation to the specific parts being touched. The practitioner then lightly taps the chest to store the changes in the heart energy complex, which ensures that the new balance is held in deep memory and is, therefore, lasting. Clinical results have shown that once the communications systems of the body have been reestablished, and the body/mind complex synchronized, the body is capable of healing itself at a deep and lasting level. What health conditions can be helped by BodyTalk? If you suffer from stress-related illnesses including, but not limited to, high blood pressure and heart rate, digestive disorders, hormone and endocrine imbalances, fatigue, infertility issues and all manner of immune system disorders, BodyTalk can help. Stress has a profound effect on the body and its ability to heal and function BODY>>page 19 18 MHL ULTIMATE FALL GUIDE 2013
AGE GRACEFULLY
with the Ancient Wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda
By Meg Logan, RYT 500, Yoga Therapist, AHC Intern Being healthy is a priority for most people these days and especially for the 40+ plus crowd who are always looking for new ways to stay vital and active. As Americans continue to explore the world of alternative health, the saying “what’s old is new again” comes to mind. Thanks to New Age guru Deepak Chopra and television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz, the 5,000 year old interrelated wellness practices of Yoga and Ayurveda are gaining ground. If keeping young and healthy is important to you, then you may want to learn the secrets of these ancient healing sciences and how they can support your health and well-being. Ayurveda translated as the “Science of Life” supports health and prevents disease by balancing your mind, body and spirit through the elements of nature. Its philosophy believes there are 3 body life energies Kapha, Pitta and Vata - or Doshas that blend to create your unique physical and mental makeup and overall health. Wrong food, bad sleeping habits, physical and mental strain, negative emotions can make life more unnatural for you. Ayurveda guides you toward lifestyle habits that help you stay balanced as it has done since ancient times. The philosophy of Ayurveda believes your digestive health sets the tone for the health of the rest of the body and mind. Food, herbs and spices are thought of as medicine and are used along with aromatherapy, bodywork, meditation, breath exercises, and ‘asana’ or yoga postures to address imbalances and improve well-being.
Yoga, more popular and familiar in the Western culture, can be a practical and comfortable entry point into these ancient sciences. Millions of Americans who took their first yoga class discovered it wasn’t that hard or scary. While many people believe yoga is only for the young and flexible, its benefits are for people of all ages, especially mid to late lifers. In addition to warming up the joints and muscles, Yoga can help with pain relief, stress reduction, mind body connection, balance, and inflammation which is the root cause of most disease and a host of other age-related issues. Yoga is also a great way to improve your overall fitness and sense of well-being. You don’t have to do difficult postures to get the benefits of Yoga. Simply concentrating and focusing on the breath alone is a great way to calm and relax the nervous system, reducing and slowing the aging process. Healthy aging starts with awareness. Yoga and Ayurveda, both encompass a deep understanding of how the mind body work together optimally to create a whole being with body and mind united in good health. These ‘sister sciences’ can help you live your life with health and grace. No one knows your body as well as you. If you are feeling a lack of harmony and balance in your life, you might want to consider giving Yoga and Ayurveda a try. Incorporate more wellness into your daily life through a variety of Yoga and Ayurveda class series that are part of a new “Live YOUR Balance” program especially for individuals like you at Kanyakumari Ayurveda and Yoga Wellness Center. Details can be found at http://www.kanyakumari.us/#!community-trainings/c1xej.
BODY<<page 18 at an optimal level. The International BodyTalk Association explains, “When an individual experiences ongoing stress, it can overload the energetic circuits of the body, causing them to fail or be severely compromised. This is just like plugging too many appliances into an outlet and tripping a circuit breaker in your home. You have blown a fuse and must go reset it. Often times the body cannot reset these blown circuits on its own, so the body then must continue to function in a less than ideal state. This ultimately leads to degeneration, illness and pain in the body, a sign that it is simply falling behind in the healing process.” Is BodyTalk for Everyone? BodyTalk is appropriate for all ages. There are no contraindications to its use. No diagnosis is given, no medications prescribed and no invasive techniques imposed upon the patient. A survey of BodyTalk practitioners has shown that when a body is in balance, the functions of every part of the body and mind are improved. This means the immune system will start to eliminate chronic and acute viruses, bacteria, parasites and toxins. Reestablishing of the mind/body balance can reduce allergies, emotional and psychological disorders. BodyTalk can improve posture and coordination, digestion and elimination, brain functions, learning disorders, and states of distorted consciousness in the form of negative belief systems and attitudes. Today, BodyTalk is used by people in countries across the globe and from all walks of life, from professional athletes looking for a competitive edge to poor communities desperately in need of affordable healthcare. Patients thoroughly enjoy the sessions, and the results are evident within all aspects of health – mind, body and spirit – which makes it truly holistic. Every person who is sincerely interested in the concept of total healthcare and has a respect for the power of the potential of human body/mind, should find out more about the BodyTalk System. Visit www.BodyTalkSystem.com. Jacqui Van Ryneveld CBP, founder of On Balance Wellness, is a Certified BodyTalk Practitioner in practice for 5 years. Jacqui invites those interested in experiencing BodyTalk to contact her at 972 832-8882. Her office is centrally located near Bayshore Town Center, with an office at GreenSquare Center for the Healing Arts, 6789 N. Green Bay Avenue, Glendale, WI 53209. Email: jacqsbodytalk@gmail. com Onbalancewellness.com SEPTEMBER 2013 MHL 19
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Do you suffer with nagging pain in your neck, back, shoulders, arms and hands, legs and feet? Or, are you an athlete whose sports performance has been compromised due to chronic pain and decreased range of motion from injuries? Pain is debilitating. It can be a never-ending battle to just get through the day. It drains your body of strength and energy and can stop you from participating in the things you love to do most. Wouldn’t it be great to go through your work day, horse around with your kids, attend the blooms in your garden or pursue your athletic dreams without pain and with a renewed appetite for all that life has to offer? The solution to your pain is here. The solution to achieving your athletic goals is here. How can we help you alleviate chronic pain? How can we help you achieve peak performance in your sport? The Massage Center in Mequon is one of the few places in Wisconsin to offer Orthomassage. Orthomassage is both medical and sports massage at its best. Using special tests and a variety of modalities, we are able to take the guesswork of identifying and releasing the causes of many chronic pain
out conditions. Pain can be caused by strained muscle fibers, myofascial restrictions, joint capsule adhesions, musculoskeletal problems, trigger point restrictions, short tight muscles, nerve compression and scar tissue. We restore balance to the muscles and fascia in your body. We help you to lengthen short, tight muscles and strengthen weak, inhibited muscles. By creating balance between the two opposing muscle groups, stress is taken off joints and/or nerves, pain is relieved and movement improved. Just as a load is tremendously lightened if it is carried in balance, so is the load on your body lightened if it is carried in balance. This balance is as important for the non-athlete as it is for the athlete. Consider the person who works at a computer all day. Besides the typical “computeritis” complaints of neck, back and shoulder pain, many develop tingling, pain, numbness and weakness in their wrists, hands and fingers. These symptoms are most often associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. Typing at a computer all day, in effect, gives the wrist flexor muscles an 8 hour a day work-out which can lead to the overdevelopment of the tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel. The median nerve, which also runs through the carpal tunnel can then become compressed by these over-developed tendons, causing the discomfort in their hands. The median nerve, however, is quite long and runs from the upper arm near the shoulder, extends along the entire arm and then enters the hand through the carpal tunnel. Compression problems, therefore, can occur in the neck, shoulder and elbow areas as well, causing the same pain and tingling sensations in the hands. Using simple tests, we are able to determine where the compression or multiple compressions of the median nerve are occurring. We identify the source of the pain and treat it wherever it is. We don’t just rely on the symptoms. Cortisone injections and wrist/elbow braces may only mask the symptoms, they do not eliminate the cause of the problem. Carpal tunnel surgery will also be unsuccessful in alleviating discomfort in the hand if the compression is occurring elsewhere along the median nerve. Other conditions, such as degenerative arthritis, runner’s knee, “shin splints,” flat feet, IT Band Friction Syndrome, Achilles Tendinosis, Sciatica, Frozen Shoulder, hip capsule problems, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow...the list goes on and on, are also addressed in this same manner - by balancing the opposing muscle groups. The best part is that this therapy is pain-free. If you think bodywork therapy has to hurt to be effective, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Working pain-free allows the therapist to get deeper and be more effective. If you are not bracing against pain, you relax and the tension in your muscles is released. We often get requests from clients for a “Deep Tissue” massage. They believe that a massage needs to be uncomfortable for it to be beneficial. We often hear “Go ahead, go deep, I can take it.” They think deep means painful and painful means deep - that if the therapist causes pain, they PAIN>>page 21 20 MHL ULTIMATE FALL GUIDE 2013
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PAIN<<page 20 must be getting to the pain. Nothing could be more misleading. Pain is an indicator that something is wrong. Finding and identifying pain is helpful so that we know where to treat and which modality to use. The treatment for the pain, however, needs to be performed pain-free. This allows the therapist to actually get to the deepest levels. Doing otherwise causes you to tense your muscles against the pain and can actually cause further injury to the muscle tissue. This is tissue abuse! Our goal is that you feel better when you leave than when you came in. When it comes to massage, we know you have lots of choices, everything from the national chain salons to the exclusive spas. Which massage establishment is right for you? Which massage modality will be most beneficial to you? Massage therapy ranges from the “energy” programs where the client is not being touched or hardly touched at all to the very “energetic” programs where the client is worked on with such intensity that a healing, relaxing massage is anything but. We, here at “The Massage Center” in Mequon are Certified Orthopedic Massage Therapists who are dedicated to helping you reach and maintain a higher quality of life. Isn’t this something you should explore? Take the first step in achieving your freedom from pain. Call “The Massage Center” today for your appointment. 262 241-7822 SEPTEMBER 2013 MHL 21
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MLS Class 4 Lasers, approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration five years ago, work in what is called a dual wave pattern, meaning the device performs two functions at once on the patient’s body.
Aches and pains have long plagued people of all ages and walks of life. But exciting new technological advances are helping doctors of chiropractic get to the root causes of pain more rapidly than ever before. Statewide professionals, are using lasers to treat arthritis pain and dysfunction more efficiently by reducing the swelling and improving circulation to the affected tissues. Dr. Evans, owner of Evans Chiropractic & Pain Laser Clinic in New Berlin, began using the noninvasive therapy system known as the MLS Class 4 Laser at her clinic in January of 2011. The response from patients has been phenomenal. “I have patients travelling from as far away as Sheboygan “This is definitely the wave of the future,” said Dr. Evans, who has been a practicing chiropractor for 22 years. “With the financial constraints of the current economy and rising health insurance costs, people need to get better faster.” While traditional chiropractic treatments typically would take three to four months to achieve a positive outcome, now with adding laser treatments the healing process is accelerated and patients are recovering in half the time. MLS Class 4 Lasers, approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration five years ago, work in what is called a dual wave pattern, meaning the device performs two functions at once on the patient’s body. One wave form relieves pain while the other accelerates the healing process. “This new technology gets patient’s better faster, this past year has been very exciting as I have been able to witness patient’s recover in ways I hadn’t seen before implementing this type of Laser therapy,” Evans said. The biggest problem any clinician faces when treating patients who are in pain is how to safely and effectively address inflammation. “All too often, physicians want to block the inflammatory process with medications both prescribed and over the counter, but you need to work with it instead,” she said. “This is where laser treatments make all the difference. The laser accelerates the inflammatory process (ie healing process) and this is why the patient recovers more quickly.” As advances have been made with technology, Class 4 lasers have enabled chiropractic professionals to venture into previously unheard of territory. Treatments were almost always ineffective for people where scar tissue had formed. Modern laser treatments have given professionals an opportunity to work through scar tissue – a scenario that has proven especially beneficial for the elderly and people who have had surgery. “One of the laser wave forms actually can break up old scar tissue when paired with the correct machine parameters thus allowing for greater joint motion and flexibility,” Evans said. “I like to think of it as WD-40 for the joints.” Walking has long been recommended as a key exercise in addressing weight gain—particularly for the aging population. But when a person has joint problems and pain, when walking could be a beneficial exercise is not an option. “Our bodies are meant to move but when movement causes pain it is almost impossible to remain healthy and vital thru the aging process,” Evans said. At Evans Chiropractic & Pain Laser Clinic, patients typically undergo between 8 and 10 Laser treatments before inflammation has been adequately addressed and healing truly takes hold. A typical laser treatment lasts between 10 and 20 minutes, is painless, completely safe and has no adverse side effects.
Well-Being
Total Health 262-251-2929 Naturopathic Consultations, Herbal consultations, Massage Therapy, Chiropractic services, Reflexology, Acupuncture, Nutritional counseling
Integrative Family Wellness Center 16535 W. Bluemound Rd. Suite 222 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-754-4910 Cedarburg Wellness Center W62 N225 Washington Ave. Cedarburg, WI 53012 262-376-1150 As we age, our bodies go through changes. Our practitioners understand and respect the changes going on inside the body. We promote health and wellness by treating the whole person with state-of-the-art traditional and integrative medicine. We provide advanced, proven healthcare such as: natural thyroid medication, bioidentical hormone therapy for both men and women, chiropractic treatment, natural and effective weight loss, and vitamin and herbal supplements. The doctors are dedicated to taking the time with you, to determine how to get you feeling healthier. We are committed to excellence in healthcare.
Free Spirit Crystals 4763 N. 124th St. Butler, WI 53007 262.790.0748 info@freespiritcrystals.com Tumbled Stones, Unpolished Stones, and Crystals Rare Large Specimen Stones Metaphysical Supplies, Incense, Bells Books, Tarot, Jewelry, Candles Classes, Readings, and Healings by Caring Professionals Wholistic Occupational Therapy 6320 W North Ave Wauwatosa, WI 414.258.2981 Diane Halloran, OT Treatment of Pain, Learning Disorders and more. Headaches, shoulder, arm and hand injuries, TMJ, Neck and Bain Pain, Head injuries, Carpal Tunnel, Fibromyalgia, ADHD, Anxiety. Insurance accepted
R.E.A.C.H. 4550 W Bradley Road www.reachclinic.org 414-961-1600 Alcohol & Chemical Dependancy DUI Assessment Mediacation Management Depression & Anxiety
Evans Chiropractic & Pain Laser Clinic Dr Eliesha R Evans DC 15720 W National Ave New Berlin, WI 53151 262-785-5515 Dr Evans is a graduate of the National College of Chiropractic. She specializes in the areas of orthopedic, sports related injuries nutrition, and laser therapy. Dr Evans treats a variety of conditions at her New Berlin office: headaches, neck pain, sports injuries, ankle/ knee injuries, shoulder injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, work/auto injuries, low back pain, sciatica and disc herniation’s just name a few. Patients range from pediatrics to geriatrics, weekend warriors to elite athletes as well as at home mothers and business persons Integrative Dental Solutions Ingo G. Mahn, D.D.S. Supriya K. Shetty, D.D.S. 262-691-4555 23770 Capitol Dr. Pewaukee, WI 53072
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Well-Being Acupuncture Clinic Of Wauwatosa, Inc. William F. Hughes, Jr. PhD, Dipl. Ac Board Certified in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture 11711 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 414-607-0900 www.wauwatosaacupuncture.com Dr. Hughes successfully treats many difficult problems. He uses the very successful balance treatment protocols. When you balance the body you restore good health and vitality. You deservea happy and healthy life. Give us a call. We typically get great results in a minimum of treatments. Jensen Health & Energy Center, S.C. 500 Elm Grove Road, Suite 325 Elm Grove, WI 53122 262-782-1616 www.health-energy.com Multi-disciplinary holistic clinic offering Chiropractic care, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Rolfing and CranioSacral therapy. Our experienced practitioners also have specialized training in many areas such as pediatric care, acupuncture facial rejuvenation, exercise and rehabilitation, pre and post-natal massage and body/mind coaching. Cedar Vally Center and Spa 262.629.9202 5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI www.cedarcommunity.org Introducing… The Spa at Cedar Valley. Enjoy a unique spa experience you can feel good about on many levels! -Pastoral 100-acre natural setting -Skilled massage therapy and other nurturing spa services -Delicious and nutritious spa fare -Daytime and overnight visits available -An affordable getaway alternative to expensive day spas or resorts -Proceeds from our spa services help improve the lives of older adults and their families* Specialized Therapy Services 2111 N 92nd Milwaukee 414-778-1341 Dave Vollmers www.specializedtherapyservices.com Find relief from Fibromyalgia, TMJ/ Headaches, Acute/Chronic Pain, Back & Pain, Comprehensive, Myofasical Release Programs 24 MHL ULTIMATE FALL GUIDE 2013
North Shore Chiropractic and Rehab Kendal J. Hoard DC, CCSP, CSCS 1516 W. Mequon RD. Ste 202, Mequon 262--478-0033 Dr. Hoard is a graduate of the National College of Chiropractic and certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Dr. Hoard is board eligible for the certification of Diplomate of American Chiropractic Board of Sports Practitioner (DACBSP). He also received his certification as a certified chiropractic sports practitioner (CCSP) and certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS). He has completed intensive postgraduate work in the areas of orthopedic, sports related injuries, pediatrics, nutrition and neurology. Dr. Hoard treats a variety of conditions at his North Shore office: headaches, neck pain, sports injuries, ankle/ knee injuries, shoulder injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, work/auto injuries, low back pain, sciatica and disc herniation’s just name a few. Patients range from pediatrics to geriatrics, weekend warriors to elite athletes as well as at home mothers and business persons. Lychee Acupuncture Clinic 155 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay (414) 962.5577 Aspire Wellness & Lifestyle Center, LLC 216 Green Bay Rd. Suite 109 Thiensville, WI 53092 www.aspirelivewell.com 262.478.0030 At Aspire we educate our patients to understand that we don’t have answers - we have solutions. Solutions to help them embrace and drive change. We often educate our patients by telling them that Consequence is the most important thing to understand. See consequence is both negative and positives as it is simply a byproduct of causality. Therefore we educate our patients that every action and every non-action or every choice and non-choice they decide results in positive and negative outcomes that affect the quality of our daily lives. Shorewood Family Chiropractic 4433 N. Oakland Ave, Suite A Shorewood WI 53221 414-962-5483 Fax: 414-962-5482 monicamaroney@ shorewoodfamilychiro.com www.shorewoodfamilychiro.com Shorewood Family Chiropractic offers care, massage, acupuncture and nutritional counseling for the whole family. Dr. Monica Maroney is board certified in chiropractic pediatrics through the International Chiropractic Association (ICA) Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics after completing three years of post-graduate specialized training in the treatment of infants, children, and pregnant women.
Kanyakumari Ayurveda & Yoga Wellness Center 6789 N Green Bay Avenue, Glendale WI 53209 414-755-2858 info@kanyakumari.us www.kanyakumari.us Kanyakumari is the leading accredited Ayurveda & Yoga school and a full service Ayurvedic healing center here in the Midwest. Kanyakumari offers several professional certifications: Ayurvedic Health Counselor (AHC), Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner (CAP), Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) & Certified Panchakarma Technician (CPT) and is now offering 13 new courses in all aspects of Ayurvedic and Yogic personal development beginning in the Fall of 2013. Within our full service Ayurvedic clinic, we offer a variety of individualized rejuvenative therapies, Yoga therapies, Panchakarma cleansing programs, individual energy work therapies and an herbal apothecary. Under the care of our twenty gifted practitioners, educators & interns you will experience the deep respect Kanyakumari holds for Ayurveda and Yoga and the passion it exhibits towards the spiritual journey of healing.
Kanyakumari Ayurveda and Yoga Wellness Center Practitioner List – 414-755-2858
Structural Bodywork Leo Goberman, LMT: leo@kanyakumari.us
Ayurvedic Bodywork Bryn Schumacher, CAP, RYT, CPT bryn@kanyakumari.us
Program Coordinator Jamie E. Durner, CAP, ALC, ACC, RYT, NCMT - Faculty/Clinical Supervisor jamie@kanyakumari.us
Ayurvedic Bodywork & Energy Therapy Carissa Zacharias, BS, CPT, RMT carissa@kanyakumari.us Ayurvedic Bodywork & Facials Nicole Hinterstocker ajaraskincare@gmail.com Ayurvedic Consultations (Senior) Cheryl Silberman, CAS, HTP Center Director, Faculty & Clinical Supervisor cheryl@kanyakumari.us Ayurvedic Consultations (Senior) Amanda J. Lyon, CA - Ayurveda Director/Faculty smanda@kanyakumari.us Ayurvedic Consultation
 & Bodywork Therapy Heather Burkart, RYT, CPT, CAP heather@kanyakumari.us Core Synchronism Barbara Chernov, CAE barbara@kanyakumari.us
Panchakarma Services & Rejuvenative Therapies Corinna Schmidt, CMT, CAE Panchakarma Director ayurveda@maharani.us Reflexology Gail Vella, RYT, CRR gvella1@hotmail.com Wellness Psychology Nicole A. Eull, Psy.D neull@hodicenter.com Yoga Instructor Bridgette Wells, RYT bridgette@kanyakumari.us Yoga Instructor & Private Yoga Sarah Filzen, eRYT, CAE - Yoga Director sarah@kanyakumari.us Yoga & Meditation Instructor Kitty Downey, E-RYT, CMT kitty@soulpathyoga.com Yoga Therapy Meg Logan E-RYT 200, RYT 500, YTRx meg@kanyakumari.us
Creative Director Maria Knier, BA, CAP maria@kanyakumari.us Energy Therapy Anita S Fisher, CAP, Karma Clearer, The Emotion Code, Intuitive anita@kanyakumari.us Pranic Healing/Healing Touch Jerry Becker, HTCP/I, CAE - Energy Therapy Director jerry@kanyakumari.us
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GREENSQUARE CENTER FOR THE HEALING ARTS PRACTITIONER ACUPUNCTURE J. Ragani Buegel, LAc Holistic Acupuncture Therapy 414-292-3900 X219 holisticacupuncturetherapy.com ACUPUNCTURE Alana Pollack Hammer, MS, Dipl OM, LAc Acupuncture by Alana 414-292-3900 X380, 414-813-4747 acupuncturebyalana.com ACUPUNCTURE Jodie Heinrich, MSOM, LAc Green Tree Acupuncture 414-292-3900 X205 greentreeacupuncture.com ACUPUNCTURE, CHINESE MEDICINE, NAET (Natural Allergy Elimination Technique), QIGONG, NATURAL SPA Hana Holbus, MS, LAc Head To Toe Clinic 414-292-3900 X214, 414-455-1324 headtotoeclinic.com Hana Holistic Medispa (Natural Spa) 414-939-4262 beautifullywell.net CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY, FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE, ADD, ADHD, DEFEAT AUTISM NOW Scott Theirl, DC, DACNB, FACFN Functional Restoration 414-292-3900 X222, 800-385-1655 yourbestbrain.com yourbestsleeping.com BLOOD ANALYISIS Jeffery A. Arnson, AMCNM 262-227-4542, 414-292-3900 X227 BODY TALK Jacqueline van Ryneveld, CBP On Balance Wellness 414-292-3900 X255 onbalancewellness.com
COUNSELING, COACHING, PSYCHOTHERAPY & SUPPORT Mackenzie Harris, PhD, LPC True North Counseling, Coaching & Consulting 414-292-3900 X223
HORMONE BALANCING, BIO-IDENTICAL (NATURAL), MEDICALLY MANAGED WEIGHT LOSS WITH HCG DIET Susan J. Riegg, MD 414-352-5650 susanrieggmd.com
COUNSELING/SUPPORT - INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY Kathryn Reid Walker, MDiv, MS, LPC-IT Milwaukee Integrative Counseling 414-299-0980, 414-292-3900 X224
HYPNOSIS THERAPY, HYPNOBIRTHING® & WEIGHT LOSS Karla Hermann, CH, HBCE Hypnosis For Change 262-264-0214, 414-292-3900 X206 hypnosisforchangeweb.com
THE EMOTION CODE, NIA HOLISTIC DANCE & FITNESS Bethamie L. Wyatt, CECP, Cert. NIA Blue Belt Instructor Healing In Motion 414-292-3900 X328 healinginmotion.me ENERGETIC RESOLUTIONS & BREATHWORK Mary Jo Penn, CLP Breath Is Best 414-292-3900 X385 FELDENKRAIS THERAPY Susan Nycz, GCFP, ABMP-Children The Feldenkrais Method 414-405-3887, 414-292-3900 X343 HEALING TOUCH THERAPY, KUNDALINI YOGA & MEDITATION Michele Anderson, HTCP, RN, RYT Healing Touch Therapy, Kundalini Yoga & Meditation 414-292-3900 X221 HOMEOPATHY & NUTRITION, COMPLEMENTARY MEDICAL CARE & ANTI-YEAST THERAPY Wisconsin Institute of Nutrition, LLP Bruce Semon, MD 414-292-3900 X211 nutritioninstitute.com
INTEGRATIVE HEALTH COACH, NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT PRIORITIZATION & CANCER NAVIGATION Charlene P. Watters, IHC, RN Integrative Health Advocates, LLC 414-292-3900 X340 INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, HOMEOPATHY, CLASSICAL & NUTRITIONAL MEDICINE Michele Reyes, DO Mindful Choices Health Care 262-241-9131 INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE, ANTI-AGING, WEEKEND WARRIORS Flip Troiano, MD Great Lakes Vital Health 414-216-3547, 414-292-3900 X215 glvhealth.com JOURNALING, CREATIVE RESUMÉ, WRITER Laurel Kashinn, Writer, Editor, Graphic Designer 262-376-7777, 414-292-3900 X230 writestuffresources.com MASSAGE, THERAPEUTIC, CANCER, MASTECTOMY, LYMPHATIC & RELAXATION Katherine de Shazer, LMT, CLT, CST Athena Therapeutic Massage 414-292-3900 X265 MUSCLE ACTIVATION TECHNIQUE Brandon Miller, MS, MATcs Body Activation 414-727-1744 body-activation.com MUSCLE ACTIVATION TECHNIQUE Keith Shimon, MATcs, WLMT Body Activation 414-727-1744 body-activation.com OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE & ZERONA LASER TREATMENT Tracy Bretl, DO, SC 414-292-3900 X216
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PHYSICAL THERAPY, CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY & PILATES CLASSES Michele Rozansky, PT-Physical Therapy Orlanu Therapies-The Myofascial Release Center of Milwaukee, SC 414-292-3900 X308 orlanutherapies.com REFLEXOLOGY, TEMPRANA REFLEX THERAPY Lila M. Mueller, CRR, ART®, NBCR, NES Practitioner Ray of Hope Reflexology, LLC Ray of Hope Educational Services, LLC 262-285-3320, 414-531-2587, 414-2923900 X212 rayofhopereflexology.com REFLEXOLOGY & RELAX YOGA Gail Vella, CRR, RYT 200 Ray of Hope Reflexology, LLC 262-285-3320, 414-573-6942, 414-2923900 X212 rayofhopereflexology.com
REIKI, ANIMAL REIKI Kerry Malak, RMT, Reiki Master/Teacher Integrative Reiki & Wellness 414-292-3900 X217 SOMATIC EDUCATIONAL THERAPY Kate Loukes, MA Somatic Educational Therapy 414-292-3900 X226 kateloukes.com SPIRITUAL THERAPY/INDIGENOUS HEALING/ESSENTIAL OILS Jean Reddemann-Indigenous Healer, Spiritual Therapist 414-292-3900 X218 jeanreddemann.com YOGA CLASSES & TRAINING, WELLNESS CONSULTANT Dr. Dale Buegel, E-RYT 500 Vitality Matters 414-292-3900 X220
Seniors
& ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture works by activating the body’s regulation system
Acupuncture is the proven, 3,000 year old medicine from China. Acupuncture and TCM have been in the United States for the last 30 years. In this article I will refer to Oriental Medicine as TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and this article will mostly deal with acupuncture. Acupuncture uses very fine needles, thinner than a human hair and they are not painful. The needles are used to activate various body energy channels called meridians. These meridians are the pathways to a healthy body and mind. If the pathways are disrupted, then there are problems with the body and/or mind. Acupuncture works by activating the body’s regulation system. If the meridians are out of balance then you can have pain, sickness or lack of stamina. Using acupuncture to rebalance the body helps to eliminate the pain, relieve the sickness and give you more energy. This is accomplished by using specific points of the body that will help to rebalance the body. This rebalancing sometimes occurs immediately, and at other times may take many months. Senior Citizens are experienced in medical problems! Senior citizens have collected a lifetime of experience with medical problems. The dynamic nature of life is never still and the body collects the life experiences and seems to give them back to you when you age. Pills do not seem to be the answer and not all surgeries are needed and /or successful. Into this picture we introduce acupuncture. In TCM it is the symptoms that are treated, not a named illness or a particular problem. The acupuncturist treats the symptoms. If they can relieve the symptoms, healing occurs. This is the backbone of the success of acupuncture. It treats symptoms very effectively. Pain is Senior Citizens most constant companion Pain is a big problem with seniors. Some seniors have suffered years of pain without relief. Many seniors are so used to their pain that they don’t think there is anything that can be done to help them. When we treat seniors for pain, the most often heard comment is “why did I not try this years ago?”. In many cases once relief is achieved the pain never returns. All of this is accomplished without the use of dangerous pain medications that have many warnings of bad side effects. As we age, we get a little stiffer. Our lack of exercise and good stretching habits during our lifetime tend to slow us down in old age. Acupuncture, by virtue of
its ability to increase the circulation in the meridians, helps to restore mobility in many seniors. There are many instances of seniors no longer needing to only rely on walkers or canes in order to get around. This is a great improvement for many people and they can function much better. Acupuncture can provide nourishment and strength Another advantage of acupuncture is its ability to nourish the body, and by doing that, help heal patients. These nourishing treatments increase circulation in the meridians and supply energy and healing power to areas of the body that may not have been getting enough nourishment. Once the body is better nourished, you feel better and can accomplish more. One of the major nourishment principles is to increase the Qi, which is the TCM theory of energy. This Qi strengthens the blood and nourishes our head. Thus, it helps hearing, eyesight, balance and memory. All of these are concerns of seniors and acupuncture can help. Quiet Anxiety and lessen depression with Acupuncture Anxiety and depression are serious problems with seniors. There is a great deal of help offered by acupuncture for these conditions. As the body is balanced and nourished, emotional problems are smoothed out. Sleep is better and more restful and the day’s concerns and worries are not as prominent. Treatments with acupuncture are a helpful addition to emotional stability. Another problem with aging is neurological problems. Numb hands and feet are a common complaint and here again acupuncture has proven effective in lessening the effects of these problems. Walking is easier and a sense of touch is returned to many seniors. Acupuncture can put your body back in balance! By receiving acupuncture a person allows their system to be put back in balance. A body in balance is a healthy body and many aging problems are reduced or eliminated. Give acupuncture a try; it may just be the best thing you have done for yourself. Dr. Willliam F. Hughes, Jr. PhD, Dipl. Ac March , 2011, Acupuncture Clinic of Wauwatosa, Inc. 11711 W. North Avenue Wauwatosa, WI 53226, 414-607-0900.
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Even though children may be away from school during the fall months, they can still be actively engaged in learning at home. After school learning can benefit all students, from those who are struggling in the classroom to those who are especially gifted. “Parents and caregivers can help a child retain what he has learned over the school year, and even improve basic skills, by making sure the child is involved in productive activities during summer vacation,” says Sarah Houser, principal of the School for Early Development & Achievement public charter school. “And it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money.”
HOUSER SUGGESTED 10 ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS:
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Visit your local public library and sign up for a summer reading program. In Mil waukee, visit mpl.org/summerreading for more information.
two Make sure your child reads at least 30 minutes per day. three Take your child to local museums and parks. four If your child is on the computer, make sure he is using educational websites: dis covery.com, funbrain.com, nationalgeographic.com and starfall.com.
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Discuss current events. Have your child keep a journal – not only do they need to read over the summer – they need to write! Or, have them write letters to friends and family about their summer activities.
seven Keep your child moving – children need lots of exercise for a brain health and overall well-being. Local playgrounds and parks often offer organized activities, such as day camps, which include games and sports.
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If a child has a learning disability or a developmental disability, Houser says, it’s especially important to encourage learning in the summer months, so that the child can maintain skill levels developed during the school year. Local nonprofit agencies often provide specialized summer activities for children with special needs. The Milwaukee Center for Independence, for example, offers a summer “Kaleidoscope” program for children with profound disabilities, as well as a “Sensational Summer Camp,” focusing on sensory activities, for children with autism. For more information on programs for children living with disabilities, contact Tracey Sparrow, Vice President of Children’s Programming, Milwaukee Center for Independence at 414.937.3990 or tracey. sparrow @mcfi.net.
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what children can do. That’s why all of our programs and services for children with special needs are focused on one goal: helping kids reach their highest levels of achievement. For a lifetime. MCFI, a nonprofit agency, has been assisting people with special needs and their families since 1938, and is known for innovation in disability treatment. MCFI Children’s Programs and Services include: SmartBaby �
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CHILDREN’S DIETS and Return to School
Understanding the Positives and Negatives of the Foods our Children Eat Parents can ask nowadays how should I feed my child or children as they return to school. Is it helpful to feed them vitamins or health foods? Is soda alright? What if they seem to want only junk food? Does eating have any effect on their ability to concentrate at school? All of these are legitimate questions. To answer such questions we first have to look at childrens’ diets as a whole. Diet can be either positive or negative. Nutrition is the study of what we need to take in for all the body processes to work. These nutrients are protein and calories, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. To utilize carbohydrate, we need the B vitamins including thiamine, riboflavin and niacin. To utilize protein we need the vitamin B-6 or pyridoxal phosphate. Fortunately, nature packages foods with the nutrients needed for their utilization (or metabolism). For
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example, whole wheat which contains carbohydrates also contains the B vitamins which are needed to utilize the carbohydrate. Protein containing foods, such as meat, contain the B vitamin B-6 which is needed to utilize the protein. Diet also includes negative things. These include cancer causing chemicals and any other poisons or other active chemicals which find their way into food. Caffeine would be such an example. Caffeine is not a nutrient but it is a very active part of food if it is present. These kinds of chemicals are not really part of nutrition but the negative parts of diet are very important in understanding how to feed children to help them do their best in school. When Vitamin Supplements are Needed to Balance a Child’s Diet (it’s less than you think!) Children who are eating whole foods such as whole wheat, whole grains, vegetables and fruits, do not need
vitamin pills. The nutrients needed to utilize these foods are contained in these foods. The problem is that children often eat foods which have been separated into parts so that the nutrients are no longer all present. When wheat is milled into flour, the wheat germ is separated from the starchy part of the wheat, which then becomes white flour. The white starchy part has very few nutrients. The vitamins and minerals are all in the wheat germ. Whole wheat contains both. In the earlier 1900’s, many people became ill with vitamin deficiency diseases. The government then said that certain nutrients had to be added to the white flour so that these deficiencies would not occur. Some vitamins and iron are added in “enriching” the white flour. Even if children eat foods mostly based on white flour, they will still receive some vitamins. Vitamin and
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mineral supplements can make up for some of the rest of what is not added back in the “enrichment” process. But there are still problems. The fiber or bran of the wheat is also removed. Fiber draws water into the gut as we digest food. The extra fluid makes us feel fuller and less likely to overeat. Fiber in food helps us regulate our caloric intake. People eat less calories when fiber is present in food. Also when nutrients are missing from a food, we tend to eat more because we are looking for the missing nutrients. We keep on hoping that the nutrient will be in the next bite. If all the nutrients are present, then we will be satisfied sooner and eat less. Part of the reason people overeat junk food and soda is that nutrients are not there, so the child overeats looking for the nutrients to be present in the next bite. -Dr. Bruce Semon
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Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis among older people. The disease affects both men and women. Before age 45, osteoarthritis is more common in men than in women. After age 45, osteoarthritis is more common in women. It is estimated that 33.6% (12.4 million) of individuals age 65 and older are affected by the disease. Osteoarthritis is one of the most frequent causes of physical disability among older adults. Osteoarthritis occurs when cartilage, the tissue that cushions the ends of the bones within the joints, breaks down and wears away. In some cases, all of the cartilage may wear away, leaving bones that rub up against each other. Joint Stiffness and Pain Areas of the body commonly affected by osteoarthritis. -Symptoms range from stiffness and mild pain that comes and goes to severe joint pain. Osteoarthritis affects hands, low back, neck, and weight-bearing joints such as knees, hips, and feet. osteoarthritis affects just joints, not internal organs. Risk Increases With Age Researchers suspect that osteoarthritis is caused by a combination of factors in the body and the environment. The chance of developing osteoarthritis increases with age. It is estimated that 33.6% (12.4 million) of individuals age 65 and older are affected by the disease. Wear and Tear on Joints Affects Cartilage Osteoarthritis often results from years of wear and tear on joints. This wear and tear mostly affects the cartilage, the tissue that cushions the ends of bones within the joint. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage begins to fray, wear away, and decay. Putting too much stress on a joint that has been previously injured, improper alignment of joints, and excess weight all may contribute to the development of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis treatment plans often include ways to manage pain and improve function. Such plans can include exercise, rest and joint care, pain relief, weight control, medicines, surgery, and non-traditional treatment approaches.
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Long Distance Caregiving September 3, 10-11:30 am While long distance care-giving does present some challenges, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Also, by addressing issues in advance, you can ease your anxiety levels and help your parents or loved ones remain independent and healthy. This workshop will introduce a number of strategies and ideas to support the long distance care-giving process. RSVP by 9/1. Tai Chi Thursdays, September 5, 12, 19, & 29. 10:30 – 11:30 am, Clubhouse $20. for four sessions. Space is limited. Please RSVP to (414) 371-7811 by 9/3. "Comfort Crafters" Mondays, 1-3 pm Join the ”Comfort Crafters” as we create shawls for Alexian Village and Horizon Home Care & Hospice. Free lessons for new knitters by instructor Marge Giralte, former owner of Giralte Gems and Beads in Cedarburg. All supplies provided. Experienced knitters may bring your size 8 needles. Have fun while we learn new tips and tricks while fulfilling a great need. Come when you are able.
Financial Elder Exploitation Tuesday, September 17, 10-11:30 am This presentation aims to raise awareness among older adults and their caregivers on how to prevent elder financial exploitation and to encourage advance planning and informed financial decision making. Presented by Scott Schriner, AVP with Guaranty Bank. RSVP by 9/15. Computer Basics September 17, 19, 24 & 26, 1-2 pm $20. for 4 sessions. RSVP by 9/13. Games, Games and More Games Friday, September 20, 1-3 pm If you are someone who enjoys card games, board games, and simply enjoys being with other people, then plan to attend every third Friday of the month, Club Alexian’s, Games, Games and more Games. Friends are welcome. RSVP 9/18. Coffee, Cookies and Conversations: An Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia open forum. Tuesday, September 24, 11 am-Noon An open forum session will give you an opportunity to get your questions answered and discover how the Alzheimer’s Association can help. Please RSVP by 9/20.
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By Genevie L. Kocourek, M.D., Trinity Integrative Family Medicine, S.C. Over 13% of the population of the United States are 65 years of age or older. Caring for ourselves as we grow older is challenging. Often times, care of the older adult involves children or relatives. They often assist in day-to-day activities such as house cleaning and shopping, driving their loved-ones to appointments, offering financial support, and providing companionship. Health concerns can change as we age, too. For instance, it is uncommon for a young person to have osteoporosis, but it is a common diagnosis in women over age 70. Eye diseases, often painless, can rob senior citizens of their vision. Falls and injuries can result in significant injury, including fractures and bleeding in the brain (hemorrhages). Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the most common conditions affecting senior citizens, and the steps that can be taken to protect us and our loved-ones. Nutrition. Nutritional concerns in the elderly include lack of money for purchasing groceries, lack of motivation for cooking a meal when living alone, and loss of taste leading to a poor appetite. Try sharing a meal with a friend, going to social gatherings in the community or at your church, or eat with family. Physical activity. As we grow older, it is very important to continue physical activity. Even a daily walk of 15-20 minutes can be very helpful. Many health clubs have a low-cost plan for senior citizens. Clubs often have a warm-water pool, which can be an ideal way for a senior citizen to get exercise, while limiting the stress on joints. Falls and injuries. This is one of the greatest concerns for senior citizens. Falls can result in broken hips, hospital stays, and a reduced quality of life. Sometimes after a fall, the person never returns to his or her prior functioning. Therefore, fall prevention is essential. Remove all loose rugs from your home, and have grab bars installed in your bathrooms. Every stairway should have a handrail, even if it has only a few steps. Every stairway should be well-lighted. Sleeping pills. Many senior citizens have difficulty sleeping. Some of them use sleeping pills to help with sleep. However, there is a risk with sleeping pills, in that they can make a person so drowsy they are unable to travel safely to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Whenever possible, avoid the use of sleeping pills. Vision. As we grow older, the risk for eye diseases increases, including macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma. These diseases are painless. Therefore, it is wise to have a dilated eye examination each year. If you need a referral for an examination, talk with your doctor. Keep your prescription for eyeglasses current. Poor vision can lead to falls and injuries. Hearing. Loss of hearing is common in the senior citizen. The greatest concerns are the inability to hear fire alarms in your home or sirens on the road. It is also important to hear other things as well, such as instructions from your doctor regarding how to take your medications. Arthritis. Pain in the joints from arthritis can make it difficult for the senior citizen to move about freely. Sometimes stiffness and pain in the joints leads to the need for pain medications. Such medications can cause drowsiness and falls. This is especially true when a person takes the pain medication prior to going to sleep, and then awakens in the middle of the night and has to use the bathroom. Discuss your arthritis pain and pain medications with your doctor. Cancer. Senior citizens with cancer can feel sick from chemotherapy treatments, have nausea or vomiting, or generally feel weak. Any of these symptoms can lead to falls and injuries. If you are in the midst of chemotherapy, consider having a friend or family member with you in your home or available at a moment’s notice the day or two following treatment. Parkinson. Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder. Symptoms can include
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DON’T BE TOO QUICK TO SIMPLY ASSUME WHAT YOU’RE EXPERIENCING IS DUE TO AGE.
a tremor in the hands, difficulty when starting to walk, and a jerking motion with footsteps. Individuals with Parkinson’s need to be aware that they have a high risk for falling. It can be tremendously helpful to wear a safety device that automatically calls for help when a person falls, or to use a device that allows a person to push a button when they need help. Incontinence. Incontinence can lead to several concerns. A person with incontinence might find that they do not want to leave the house. This can lead to depression, and loneliness. The body fluids that leak can also lead to rashes of the skin, and sores. Discuss incontinence with your doctor. There may be treatments that will improve your symptoms. Dizziness. The greatest concern with dizziness is that a person is more likely to fall. If you suffer from dizziness on a regular basis, talk with your doctor. It may also be wise to have a bed that is lower (closer to the ground), and to have a cushioning mat on the floor. The mat will provide some protection if you do fall out of bed. Hypertension (high blood pressure). Many, many senior citizens have high blood pressure. Uncontrolled blood pressure can lead to kidney failure, strokes and heart attacks. Blood pressure that is too low can result in dizziness. Therefore, it is vital for you to see your doctor regularly if you have high blood pressure. Your doctor will work with you to control your blood pressure and limit side effects, such as dizziness. Diabetes. Many senior citizens have diabetes. Diabetes can lead to vision loss, numbness of the feet and loss of sensation in walking, heart disease, and episodes of dizziness from low blood sugar. Any of these symptoms can result in falls and injuries. See your doctor regularly if you have diabetes. It is beneficial to keep your diabetes in control, but as we grow older, sometimes it is wiser to have a slightly higher goal for your hemoglobin A1c than when you were younger. Medications. The average number of prescriptions taken by a person age 65-69 is fourteen, and for a person 80-84 it is 18! Juggling medications—and supplements— can be complicated and lead to further health problems. Use a pill-minder that will accommodate all of the medications you take in one week. Place your pills in your
pill-minder once per week. Do not allow yourself to be interrupted when you are filling your pill-minder. If you need assistance in taking your medication properly, ask a friend or relative to help, or tell your doctor. Many assisted-living facilities provide this support to their residents, but people living alone may also need help. Also, ask your doctor if any medications can be safely eliminated. Medicare health insurance. Every person with Medicare is entitled to have an Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) with his or her physician each year. For many Medicare supplemental plans, the patient is also allowed to have an annual preventive exam each year. Talk with your insurance company to determine what you are entitled to have. See your doctor at least once per year. Advance Directives. Although every adult should have an Advance Directives document, it is especially valuable as we grow older. “Advance Directives” is a document that identifies what you would want done when you cannot make decisions for yourself. For example, if a person has a stroke, an Advance Directives document will help doctors and family members know what should be done for the person. The document will also identify the person who should make decisions for you, in the event you are unable to do so. Talk with your doctor about completing an Advance Directives document—it is indispensable for everyone, especially you! Remember - Don’t be too quick to simply assume what you’re experiencing is due to age. Our minds are very powerful and we have more ability than one might think to change our health status and outcomes. At the Ommani Center, we are concerned about your health. If you do not have a primary physician or a medical home, we encourage you to find one. Trinity Integrative Family Medicine, S.C. September, 2013 - Genevie Kocourek, M.D. is Board Certified in Family Medicine and practices at The Ommani Center for Integrative Medicine in Pewaukee, WI. She is the founder of Trinity Integrative Family Medicine and focuses her practice on integrative care and prevention of disease for the entire family. Learn more about her at www.ommanicenter.com or www.trinityintegrativefamilymedicine.com. Schedule an appointment by calling 262.695.5311.
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A move to assisted living, even if all parties are in agreement, can be a stressful time. Here are some of the ways you can support a loved one: Acknowledge your loved one’s feelings of loss. Even in the best of situations— where your loved one willingly chose assisted living—grief and feelings of loss are to be expected. Leaving one’s home is a huge upheaval. Don’t minimize their feelings or focus excessively on the positive. Sympathize and respect feelings of loss and give them time to adjust. Call and visit as often as you can. Regular contact from friends and family will reassure your loved one that they’re still loved and cared for. Continue to include your loved one in family outings and events whenever possible. If your loved one lives far away, regular calls or emails can make a big difference. Work through concerns together. While your loved one will likely go through a period of adjustment after moving into an assisted living facility, don’t automatically assume that complaints are just part of the transition process. If your loved one has concerns, take them seriously. Talk about what steps you can take together to resolve the issue. And if the problem turns out to be a big one with no apparent solution, be prepared to look at other facilities. Help your loved one personalize their living space. Help your loved one choose and bring over the meaningful possessions and decorations that will give the new living space the feeling of home. But be careful not to take over. Let your loved one take the lead. He or she is going to be the one living there, after all. Reprinted with permission from Helpguide.org Š 2001-2010. All rights reserved. For more articles in this series, visit www.Helpguide.org.
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National Assisted Living WeekŽ 2013 National Assisted Living Week September 8 – 14, 2013 Theme: Homemade Happiness NCAL is proud to announce that a logo for our 2013 National Assisted Living Week theme, “Homemade Happiness� is now available! National Assisted Living Week (NALW), which will be celebrated during the week of September 8 – 14, 2013. “Homemade Happiness� encompasses the connection that occurs in communities between the staff, residents, and families as they build warm, welcoming, and vibrant homes. Celebrating the passionate commitment of staff and friendships that form between residents, “Homemade Happiness� will be a time to recognize the efforts, small and large, of every individual in a community that turn a residence into home for countless assisted living residents. Join us in holding festive events that highlight the groundbreaking role our profession plays in caring for America’s seniors. NCAL is proud to provide a planning guide and product catalog​ centered on “Homemade Happiness.� The guide contains ideas that tie into the theme which help providers create their celebration events. As NALW approaches visit NALW.org for updated information and resources.
What is Short-Term Care or Rehabilitation? Hospital stays occur for older people after surgery, injury or illness. Following a hospital stay, many patients need additional medical care or a rehabilitation period. This care may be called short-term care, rehabilitation or transitional care, depending upon which hospital system or skilled nursing facility is involved. The goal of short-term care is to enable patients to regain as much of their independence as possible in order to return home or to another housing option. Stays range between a few days to several weeks. Services include: General nursing services of medically complex patients Rehabilitation and restorative nursing IV Therapy Wound care Tube feedings Pain Management Patient - focused While at the hospital, treatment may have consisted of high-technology monitoring or complex diagnostic procedures. In short-term care, each patient is the focus of an interdisciplinary team. This may consist of a: Patient Family Physician Nurse Rehabilitation Therapist Dietician Pharmacist Activity Therapist Social Worker Pastoral Care Discharge planning professionals will frequently assess each patient’s condition and progress. They’ll review the care plan that is individually designed for the patient. The patient and family members are included. During the course of the patient’s stay, suggestions for adaptive devices to be used at home or during their stay to make the person safer, such as a cane, walker, tub bench, shower grab bar or toilet riser may be made. The patient’s physical as well as cognitive (memory, problem-solving, reasoning) skills are assessed to ensure safety when the short-term stay is finished. A home visit is sometimes scheduled before a patient’s discharge to assess his or her ability to function at home. If needed or requested, the discharge planner will help arrange for services to be provided at the patient’s home or provide a list for alternative living arrangements to ensure the safest living situation for the patient. Outpatient therapy may be recommended so that patients can return home safely and remain independent. Finances People often ask about financial issues regarding short-term care. If the patient is age 65 or older and has Medicare, the patient must be hospitalized three nights or longer to qualify for Medicare coverage. Once the individual is a patient in the short-term unit, the patient is eligible for Medicare reimbursement as long as he or she is making medical progress or what is known as functional gains. (The staff will keep you apprised of the situation.) Medicare pays in full through day 20 of the short-term stay. After that day, Medicare pays at a specific level and typically a supplemental or secondary insurance will pay for the remaining percent. The patient may be financially responsible for deductibles or co-payments depending on their insurance. The patient will also be responsible for doctor charges and limited outside services. Call the insurance company or VMP if you need to preauthorize a short-term stay or find out about your benefits prior to the actual transfer from the hospital. Medicare has specified limits on the total number of Medicare days they will pay for as well as how many
days must elapse before the same individual qualifies for a second hospitalization and a new Medicare period. If you have questions about this, ask your hospital discharge planner or social worker for further information prior to your transfer to a short-term unit. If you have an upcoming surgery such as a hip or knee replacement, or if you have other surgeries planned, you can call Joe at 414-607-4195 for more information about VMP Rehabilitation and take a tour. VMP Manor Park 8520 W. Oklahoma Avenue West Allis, WI 53227
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TIPS FOR HEALTHY EYES
Your eyes are an important part of your health. There are many things you can do to keep them healthy and make sure you are seeing your best. Follow these steps for maintaining healthy vision well into your later years.
Eat a Healthy Diet
Eating a healthy balanced diet is important for your overall health and wellbeing. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, particularly dark leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, or collard greens can help to keep your eyes healthy and disease free. Research has also shown there are eye health benefits from eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, tuna, and halibut.
Maintain a Healthy Weight
Being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing diabetes. This increases your risk of developing diabetic retinopathy or glaucoma, which can eventually lead to vision loss.
Wear Sunglasses
Sunglasses are a great fashion accessory, but their most important job is to protect your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. The best sunglasses are those that block out 99 to 100 percent of both UV-A and UV-B radiation. Sun exposure is associated with developing cataract and age-related macular degeneration
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Wear Protective Eye Wear
Wear protective eyewear such as goggles and safety glasses, shields, and eye guards when playing sports or doing activities around the house. Most protective eyewear lenses are made of polycarbonate, which is 10 times stronger than other plastics.
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Avoid Smoking
Smoking is bad for your eyes and the rest of your body. Smoking increases the risk of developing age-related eye diseases such as macular degeneration and cataract, and can damage the optic nerve. For free help to quit smoking, visit Smokefree.gov or call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669).
Know Your Family Health History
Talk to your family about their eye health history. It’s important to know if anyone has been diagnosed with a disease or condition since many are inherited. This will help you determine if you are at higher risk for developing an eye disease or condition.
Know Your Risk Factors
As you get older, you are at higher risk of developing age-related eye diseases and conditions. These include age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic eye disease, and glaucoma. Knowing your risk factors is important because you may be able to lower your risk by changing some behaviors.
Keep Your Hands and Contact Lenses Clean
To avoid the risk of infection, always wash your hands thoroughly before putting in or taking out your contact lenses. Make sure to disinfect them as instructed and replace them as appropriate.
Give Your Eyes a Rest
If you spend a lot of time at the computer or focusing on any one thing, you can forget to blink your eyes and your eyes can get tired. Try the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look away about 20 feet in front of you for 20 seconds. This can help reduce eyestrain.
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For Healthy Living By Kate Schmidtkunz RN, BSN Positive attitudes and a healthy outlook on life are vital to our physical, emotional and social well-being. Understanding our attitudes are important because it affects who we are and how we respond to life’s’ situations. A positive attitude helps you meet and accept the challenges of life. The opportunity for growth and a better understanding of ourselves is possible with the right attitude. Healthy self esteem includes developing our strengths and overcoming weaknesses, striving to do our best, and setting realistic goals. Finding satisfaction in life, establishing and maintaining strong, healthy relationships and having self confidence allows us to meet the challenges of the day. Remaining positive and healthy involves living a healthy lifestyle which includes, regular activity and exercise, eating a well balanced diet, getting plenty of rest and using prescription medications as intended and instructed. A positive attitude and a healthy outlook can be developed and maintained with time and effort. Considering moving into a retirement facility? Besides the convenience of community living, your health may improve. Much has been written about the effect of a positive attitude to one’s general well-being. There are many reasons to be positive in a retirement community. Retirement communities foster an environment that allows seniors to be socially engaged and active which promotes health and wellness in mind, body and spirit. A resident of an independent retirement community shared the positive benefits he experienced: “When I moved to a retirement community I was not walking well and was unable to do laundry and lots of similar things due to a small stroke. Three and a half years later my doctors have told me I am doing very well. I contribute my great health to several things. First, I now enjoy meals not only because the food is so good, but also because the dining room is a cheerful place to be and the wait staff makes it a pleasure to come down to meals. I also eat with interesting and welcoming people. Second, I am never bored. There are a great number of presentations, both informational and entertaining. I enjoy going to outings, theatre and restaurants.” What this resident experienced are a couple of the benefits of a retirement community. The benefit of a well balanced diet. Menus in retirement typically are low sodium, low fat and the offerings are rich in fiber, fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains. The benefits of intellectual stimulation and socialization impacted this resident’s life. Attending lectures and the performing arts, visiting with a diverse group of peers keep the mind sharp. Retirement communities provide a positive, healthy environment. Most communities offer exercise classes or a fitness center. Regular exercise for seniors increases joint flexibility, muscle strength, endurance and coordination to prevent falls and increase balance. Some retirement communities are integrated in a continuum of care, including rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living and home health. Enjoy your life of health and happiness. For more information on the healthy benefits of community living please call Kate Schmidtkunz RN BSN, Wellness Coordinator at San Camillo. 414/259-4680
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Kailey Reas, Milwaukee Catholic Home There is a lot of talk about what to do to repair our body when we become sick and every advertisement seems to be pushing a new diet product to make us feel better. It can be very difficult to sift through all the information and find what works for us. Will the “healthy diet” that works for my best friend work for me? What if we are already plagued with chronic ailments, like arthritis? What we can do is listen to our bodies and figure out what makes us feel healthy. Our bodies must be in balance in order to resist disease. The blood pH to be healthy needs to stay between 7.35 and 7.45. In order to maintain this pH, the blood will push acidic waste into the body tissues. The typical Western diet includes meats, fish, dairy, processed foods, sugar, alcohol, and caffeinated drinks, which all contribute to one’s body becoming too acidic. As we age, the acid in the body can lead to stiffness and deterioration of our muscles and joints. This can be especially problematic for people with arthritis. In order to restore our bodies to the optimum pH level, we need to balance out the acidic condition with alkaline foods. Here are some easy alkaline food choices: Fresh Fruit: Apples, grapes, lemons, limes, papayas, pears, melons, avocados, berries, cherries, figs, raisins, kiwi, and dates Fresh Vegetables: Fresh salads, raw spinach, broccoli, parsley, garlic, wheat grass, barley grass, asparagus, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, onions, celery, okra, squash, corn, and peas Nuts, Seeds, and Oils: Almonds, chestnuts, hazelnuts, brazil nuts, coconuts, pine nuts, olive oil, canola oil, flax seed oil, and avocado oil Beverages: Herbal teas, green tea, ginger tea, soy milk, vegetable juices, and water with lemon or lime Sweeteners: Maple syrup, rice syrup, raw honey, and raw sugar. If you already are prone to muscle stiffness because of arthritis, you can take some of your food choices a step further. Apple Cider Vinegar: According to the book, “Apple Cider Vinegar” by Paul and Patricia Bragg, arthritic pain sufferers who took an apple cider vinegar and honey cocktail three times a day for several months reported that the pain was completely gone from their joints. Pineapple: Pineapple possesses powerful anti-inflammatory properties, which can ease the pain of arthritis. Turmeric: Turmeric is also known for it’s anti-inflammatory effect. Cinnamon and Honey: Many Arthritis sufferers have found much relief from their aches and pains by drinking a cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and a teaspoon of cinnamon in the morning and evening. Almonds: Almonds are a great source of magnesium, which is an essential mineral that helps relax our muscles. This article is fuel for thought and not intended to substitute for medical advice or treatment. -- Lynn Grzona contributed to this article.
TODAY’S
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CHANGING YOUR THINKING ABOUT LIFELONG LEARNING CAN BE A GREAT BENEFIT IN RETIREMENT.
By Stephanie Delmore, MA, LPC In years past, it was quite common for people to finish high school or college, find a job and work at the same company until they retire. The world of work is very different today. Companies are bought and sold, mergers grow companies and sell-offs slash divisions. Downsizing is a common experience for many skilled and professional workers and many employees feel that they are often “looking over their back” waiting for the next series of cuts to happen. Employees need to be ready to tune up their skills to potentially transition into a different kind of work or work environment. One benefit to this culture change is the emphasis on lifelong learning. Changing your thinking about lifelong learning can be a great benefit in retirement. Research has shown that our brains are programmed to “use it or lose it”, meaning that if that “grey matter” doesn’t get a workout now and then, we slowly lose function. Learning can take all kinds of forms: learning a new language or skill, trying out a new form of exercise your body has never done, or working a part-time job that is different from what you’ve done in the past. Another great way to use your brains is to teach others. Many retirees find that the skills they have developed in the workplace can be used to mentor new workers in the field or used in a variety of volunteer capacities. Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community, maintain social connections during retirement, and use your social and occupational skills in a new and challenging environment. Perhaps you’ve worked in accounting or finance, where you could apply those skills in serving on the board of directors at a non-profit organization. Maybe you’ve worked in education and can use your skills to mentor new teachers or volunteer in a classroom in an underserved community. Have you ever thought about teaching at a technical college or in a Learning in Retirement program? Your experience and skills would be highly desired in those areas. As appealing as it may be to relax on the couch or the golf course post-retirement, many retirees feel somewhat lost after the initial novelty of retirement has worn off. Retirees often state that continuing to maintain some structure and consistency in their day to day life helps them to feel grounded and content in retirement. For some workers, retirement can bring with it a
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HEART HEALTH Elena keeps an eye on her husband Frank to make sure he is taking care of his heart. But she was surprised at a recent medical appointment when Dr. Reyes asked about her family’s history of heart disease. When Dr. Reyes heard that Elena’s mother had died after a heart attack, he told Elena that she too should be following a heart healthy lifestyle. He said older women, as well as older men, can have heart problems. So now, Elena and Frank are both taking steps toward heart health.
Your Heart
Your heart is a strong muscle about the size of the palm of your hand. Just like an engine makes a car go, the heart keeps your body running. The heart pumps oxygenrich blood through a network of blood vessels called arteries (taking blood away from the heart) and veins (bringing blood back to the heart). An Aging Heart Some changes in the heart and blood vessels are normal as you grow older. But over time, disease can damage your blood vessels and your heart. A common problem for older people is arteriosclerosis (ahr-teer-ee-o-skluh-rohsis). This is a stiffening of the arteries that happens, in part, because of growing older. Atherosclerosis (ath-uh-roh-skluh-roh-sis), the buildup of fatty deposits as plaques, is another cause. When plaque builds up along the walls of arteries, there is less space for blood to flow. This makes it harder for blood to get to all the parts of the body that need it, including the heart itself. Other changes to the heart happen as you age. For example, to help the heart pump blood through stiffer blood vessels, some parts of the heart wall thicken. The size of the four sections of the heart also changes. So do the valves (door-like parts that open and close to control the flow of blood between those sections). The number of heart beats each minute when you are resting (the heart rate) does not change as you age, but the heart can’t beat as fast when you are physically active or stressed as it did when you were younger.
Heart Disease
There are many different kinds of heart disease. Plaque buildup is often to blame. But there are other causes too. For example, choices you might make every day can lead to damage to artery walls. Do you smoke? Do you drink a lot of alcohol? Are you overweight? Do you spend the day sitting at a desk or in front of the television? Do you avoid doing exercise? Do you have diabetes or high blood pressure that is not under control? Are you under a lot of stress? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, making changes might help you prevent or delay heart disease. Things you can’t control, like your family history, might also increase your risk of heart disease. But even so, leading a heart healthy lifestyle might help you avoid or 46 MHL ULTIMATE FALL GUIDE 2013
delay serious illness. One sign that you are at risk for heart disease is your waist measurement. Extra fat around the middle of your body increases risk. A good way to check that is simply to measure your waist. A man’s risk of heart disease is increased if his waist measures more than 40 inches. A woman’s risk is increased at 35 inches.
Signs of Heart Disease
Early heart disease often doesn’t have symptoms; that’s why regular checkups with a healthcare provider are important. Your doctor will check things like cholesterol, a fat that can add to plaques in your arteries, and your blood pressure. He might also do a blood test for CRP (c-reactive protein). You might also have an ECG or EKG, an electrocardiogram. This is a test that looks at electrical activity in your heart. Everyone should know the outward warning signs of heart disease. Chest pain should be taken seriously. Pain in the chest, shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back can be a symptom of heart disease. If you have heart disease, you might feel chest pain during physical activity. But, it can have other causes too, so it is important to check with your doctor to learn what is triggering yours. -Other signs of heart disease include a weak or numb feeling on one side of the face or body, dizziness, headache, shortness of breath, tiredness, and swelling in the ankles, feet, legs, stomach, and neck. Some people who have a problem with their heartbeat may report a fluttering in their chest or the feeling that their heart is skipping a beat or beating too hard. Talk to your doctor if you have any of these signs. Your healthcare provider may want you to see someone who specializes in heart disease. This doctor is called a cardiologist.
What Can I Do To Prevent Heart Disease?
There are a lot of steps you can take to keep your heart healthy. Try to be more physically active. Talk to your doctor about the type of activities that would be best for you. If possible, aim to get at least 30 minutes of moderateintensity activity on most or all days of the week. Every day is best. It doesn’t have to be done all at once—10-minute periods will do. Start by doing activities you enjoy—brisk walking, dancing, bowling, bicycling, or gardening, for example. You might want to join an exercise group or even a gym. See For More Information to learn how to get your free copy of Exercise and Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging, written especially for older people. If you smoke, quit. Smoking adds to the damage to artery walls. It’s never too late to get some benefit from quitting smoking. Follow a heart healthy diet. Choose low-fat foods and those that are low in salt. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and foods high in fiber like those made from whole grains. And if you drink alcohol, men should not have more than two drinks a day and women only one. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has information on two eating plans—Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) and Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH).
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RETIREES>>page 45 period of confusion or depression as they work to redefine who they are. For many professionals, their sense of identity is so intertwined with their careers, that when the career has ended they struggle to define for themselves and the world who they are. In addition, it is often a shock to married couples to now spend so much of their time together, when for years one or both of them had worked outside the home. For some couples, both husband and wife are happy to have the newfound time to spend together, where in other cases they find that they each have a different level of a need for time together and time apart and this can create some friction in their relationship. Many retirees find that engaging in psychotherapy as an individual or as a couple during the retirement transition can help in many ways. The therapist is a neutral third party who you can use to bounce ideas off of and the therapist can help the individual or couple define what this new stage of life can look and feel like. Change can be an intimidating process, but it also provides wonderful opportunities. For many retirees, this can be the time in their lives when they finally have the opportunity to socialize, travel, play golf or do all the things they had limited time to do while they were working and raising a family. Today’s retirees are a new generation of vibrant individuals who are finding new opportunities for creating second careers, traveling the world or volunteering, to the benefit of themselves and their communities. August2013 Stephanie Delmore, MA, LPC is a psychotherapist in private practice at The Ommani Center for Integrative Medicine. She has been in clinical practice since 1996 and has completed the nationally recognized training program for EMDR. Learn more about Stephanie at www.ommanicenter.com and http://www. stephaniedelmore.com/
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Retirement PHASE ONE OR PHASE TWO?
You’re blissfully rolling along through life when…bam…someone asks, “When are you going to retire?” The first time it happened to me, I was speechless and I’m usually not lacking for words. All the pieces of Phase One of my life were perfectly in place and I had a timeline I was planning on, except life got in the way. In my case it was a medical situation with my husband, for others it can be financial loss, the housing market or concerns over downsizing and relocating. Whatever has changed your plans don’t let it paralyze you into doing nothing. Be proactive and plan, if life gets in the way work diligently to make clear decisions for your future. Phase Two of your life is worth planning and working towards regardless of what circumstances may be complicating the timeline. Don’t wait too long to at least learn about the alternatives even if you end up stuck in Phase One longer than expected.
An interesting option to investigate is retirement community living. At Tudor Oaks the campus redevelopment has created spacious, bright, open-concept apartments complete with granite counters, ceramic tile walk in showers, balcony/patio and attached heated garages. The Redeveloped Community Square now showcases the Mighty Oak Wellness Center complete with a gymnasium for dance, strengthening and endurance classes, a fitness room with senior friendly workout equipment, and an aquatic center with pool and whirlpool. You can also smell the aroma of coffee and freshly baked sweets from the Butternut Bistro. Sounds of laughter and clapping emanate from the Olive Wood Theater as residents enjoy educational and entertaining programs. The Man Cave is also a favorite with a car wash bay, workshop and break-room. The 110 acre park like campus offers walking paths, gardening, biking, fishing and much, much more. The exciting part of living in a community is the list of benefits that bring all of your retirement dreams into focus. The hard work of the Phase One has readied you for the enjoyment of Phase Two. Your retirement concerns can be scaled down or eliminated by making the right choice for your future. Monetary worries can be minimized by partnering with a community that offers ongoing care at reduced or established rates to protect your assets. At Tudor Oaks we even offer a service to help with downsizing and relocating so you can enjoy the move. Regardless of the Phase you are in right now, you owe it to yourself to learn about the available options for your future. Taking a tour is the best way to gain the knowledge you need to help make the best decision. Don’t be afraid that someone will be twisting your arm to sign on the dotted line. A trained senior counselor can help you determine which retirement option best fits your needs financially and socially. Make a resolution to call and learn all that you can so Phase Two can be all you dreamed it would be, call 414-525-6500.
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YOU’VE JUST STEPPED INTO …
The Retirement Zone By Karyl Richson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Milwaukee, WI You are about to enter another dimension. A dimension not only of work and earnings, but of pension and leisure. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. You unlock this door with Social Security’s Retirement Estimator and online benefit application. Next stop … the retirement zone. That’s not exactly sticking to the original script, but some television viewers may be hearing the voice of Rod Serling ringing in their heads right now. The Twilight Zone television program first aired in 1959 and ran for five seasons — and continues to live on in reruns. The series took viewers through amazing journeys with each episode featuring characters who faced unusual or extraordinary circumstances. If you’re nearing retirement now, it may seem an extraordinary circumstance that these days you really can do it all from the comfort of your home or office computer. Amazing but true: you can do so much online, including getting an estimate of future benefits, testing out different retirement scenarios, completing and submitting your retirement application online, and much more! Picture a man. A man sitting at his home computer. He isn’t sure whether he should apply now, wait until he reaches full retirement age, or work a little longer and begin receiving benefits at age 70. He’s about to find out … with a visit to the Retirement Estimator. The Estimator uses his past earnings and allows him to enter variable future earnings and retirement dates to complete the picture of a retirement he’d like to live. Imagine a woman. A woman with a laptop enjoying a hot cup of java at her favorite coffee house. She’s done with planning and has decided it’s time to take the plunge and retire. Before going to a local Social Security office as her parents and older siblings did, she visits www.socialsecurity.gov and discovers she can complete the entire application online and submit it in about 15 minutes. As in most cases, there are no papers to sign and no documents to provide. She ventures from www. socialsecurity.gov to an audio book and closes her eyes to begin enjoying her retirement. Back when The Twilight Zone first hit television screens, the idea of testing out retirement scenarios or even completing and submitting a retirement application online would have been science fiction fodder fit for an episode of the program. Today, it is reality. Try it out for yourself. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov and take a visit into … the retirement zone.
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The Silvernail 2451 Silvernail Rd. Pewaukee, Wi 53072 262- 896-2100 F: 262-896-8952 www.wimmercommunities.com One and Two Bedroom Apartments. Includes Free Laundry, Underground Parking and Transportation to Grocery Shopping. Secured Lobby Entrance, Dining/Gathering Room, Craft Room, Wellness Center, Salon, On Site Banking, Fitness Room, Chapel, Country Store and a Monthly Calendar of Activities. The Centennial
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V Independent, Assited and Other Care
Sussex Mills W240 N6345 Maple Avenue Sussex, WI 53089 262-820-1118 F: 262-820-1119 sussexmill@oakbrookcorp.com
Marquette Manor 2409 10th Avenue South Milwaukee, WI 53172 414- 764-7055 F: (414) 766-9307 sunrise@oakbrookcorp.com
Two bedroom apartments in a threestory building, elevator access, surface and underground parking, porches, coin operated laundry, and controlled access entry system.
74 apartments in a three-story building.with patios, surface and underground parking, craft room, beauty shop, guest suite, exercise room, courtyard, elevator access, controlled access entry system, and community room with kitchen, TV, and VCR. Pets allowed.
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400 E. Centennial Dr. Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-762-7762 F: 414-571-5210 www.wimmercommunities.com One and Two Bedroom Apartments. Includes Free Laundry, Underground Parking and Transportation to Grocery Shopping. Secured Lobby Entrance, Dining/Gathering Room, Craft Room, Wellness Center, Salon, On Site Banking, Fitness Room, Chapel, Country Store and a Monthly Calendar of Activities.
Sunrise Village 2500 10th Avenue South Milwaukee, WI 53172 414-764-7997 sunrise@oakbrookcorp.com 48 one and two bedroom apartments in one three-story building with elevator access, porches, controlled access entry system, coin operated laundry, surface and underground parking, and a community room with kitchen, TV, and VCR. Pets allowed.
Alexian Village 9301 N 76th St Milwaukee, WI 414-355-9300 V Alexian Village offers a variety of one bedroom, two bedroom or custom floor plan apartments, designed for our vibrant seniors who desire community living. What makes Alexian Village special is our emphasis on “wellness� which is focused on supporting our residents independence. If further care or services are ever needed in assisted living, rehabilitation, memory care or long-term skilled nursing care, then Alexian offers quality and compassionate services in its Village Square, The Courtyard or the Health & Rehabilitation Center .
Silver Creek Village 2455 W Silver Spring Dr. Glendale, WI 53209 414-578-3612 414- 578-3620 silvercreek@oakbrookcorp.com One and two bedroom apartments with a beauty salon, exercise room, surface and underground parking, elevator access, patios, controlled access entry system, and a community room.
Courtyard Apartments 11505 W. Greenfield Ave West Allis WI 53214 414-479-0600 One and two apartments for older adults.
Berkshire at Sunset S30 W24890 Sunset Drive Waukesha, WI 53189 262-548-0131 262-548-1063 berkshire-sunset@oakbrookcorp.com 78 one and two bedroom apartments with community room, guest suite, exercise/craft room, underground and surface parking, elevator service and controlled access entry system.
Greenbrook Garden Apartments 4955 S. Greenbrook Terrace #11104 Greenfield, WI 53220 (414) 282-5020 62 plus senior housing Community room, laundry facilities available 24 hour maintenance, community activities and more... small pets welcome.
Mill Pond W164N9091 Water Street Menomonee Falls 262-502-1650 Luxurious and Affordable One Bedroom Homes including, Spacious floor plans, Fully equipped kitchens, Social activities, Community room, Exercise/Craft room...Pets Welcome Bradley Manor 4527 West Bradley Road Brown Deer, WI 414-371-9590 Beautiful park like setting, conveniently located near senior center & senior meal sites. private patio or balcony & underground parking, heat, and water included
Capri Senior Communities 20711 Watertown Road, Suite A Waukesha, WI 53186 262-798-1224 www.CapriCommunities.com V A company devoted to providing for the independent lifestyles of adults 55 and over by providing beautiful senior living communities with a broad range of lifestyle activities in a caring environment. To learn more about our exceptional senior communities please click here. Our ten Capri Senior Communities in southeastern Wisconsin offer a variety of options to fit your personal tastes, needs, and budget. Five of our communities also offer Assisted Living for those who need assistance with their daily living activities. Please click your preferred location to view detailed information about the Capri Senior Community nearest you! Deer Creek Village Apartments 3601 S. 147th St. New Berlin, WI 53151 262-641-9410 262-641-4360 deercreek@oakbrookcorp.com 145 one and two bedroom luxury apartments in a three-story building with a private dining room. Includes community room with a kitchen, TV, and VCR. Library, bank, computer room, guest V suite, beauty salon, porches, elevator access, and a controlled entry access system Milwaukee Catholic Home 2462 North Prospect Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53211 (414) 224-9700 www.milwaukeecatholichome.org lcardinale@milwaukeecatholichome. org V Caring, respect and a dedication to excellence are at the heart of everything that occurs at Milwaukee Catholic Home, a CARF-CCAC accredited retirement community in operation since 1913. The organization prides itself on the commitment to providing older adults with exceptional service and care at all levels, including independent and assisted living, skilled nursing and intergenerational adult day programming.
Algonquin Manor 5005 West Bradley Road Brown Deer, WI 414-357-7100 Spacious Apartments with heat and water included! Grand entry with fireplace, library, exercise, community room and beauty salon SEPTEMBER 2013 MHL 51
Deer Creek Village Apartments 3601 S. 147th St. New Berlin, WI 53151 262-641-9410 deercreek@oakbrookcorp.com 145 one and two bedroom luxury apartments in a three-story building with a private dining room. Includes community room with a kitchen, TV, and VCR. Library, bank, computer room, guest suite, beauty salon, porches, elevator access, and a controlled entry access system Berkshire Oconomowoc 210 S. Main Street Oconomowoc, WI 53066 262-567-9001 The Berkshire Oconomowoc offers luxery and comfortable housing in the beautiful community of Oconomowoc for independent seniors 55 and older. One and two bedroom apartment homes, heat and water included, controlled access, underground parking, pets welcome- some restrictions apply.
Williamstown Bay 3400 East Ramsey Avenue, 414-481-8580 Affordable senior homes for seniors 55 and better. Come and enjoy spacious elegant living at Williamstown Bay. One and two bedroom apartments homes with new resource room, beautiful decorated community rooms, intercom entries and elevators, same floor storage and laundry. Walking distance to stores, clinics, pharmacy and restaurants. Heat included in select units, social activities and much more.
Tudor Oaks Retirement Community S77 W12929 Mc Shane Drive Muskego, WI 53150 414-525-6500 Contact Person: Judy Radish abhomes.net At Tudor Oaks we offer a senior lifestyle that reflects what’s important to you and customized to meet your idea of senior living at every life stage. From our beautiful apartment homes to assisted living and healthcare, Tudor Oaks offers the best in amenities, service and care. Join us for lunch and a tour to experience what we call, Classic Senior Style! Call Judy or Lorri at 414-525-6500 or visit us on line at abhomes.net/wisconsin. Horizon Senior Housing www.horizonseniorhousing.com Spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for Active Adults 55 and better. Afforadable rents, Quality construction, Elegant finishing touches. Check out our website for all locations. 52 MHL ULTIMATE FALL GUIDE 2013
Becker Property Services, LLC 11520 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon, WI 53092 262-240-9406 F:262-240-9729 BeckPropSvcs@aol.com www.beckerpropertyservices.com Becker Property Services is a privately owned and operated real estate firm specializing in consulting, development, and management of affordable multifamily housing, established in 1984. The company currently operates 11 apartment complex in the communities of Cudahy, Mequon, Milwaukee, Waukesha, West Allis, and West Milwaukee. 8 of the apartment complexes provides affordable and accessible subsidized housing to low income senior citizens age 62 and older, 2 complexes provide affordable and accessible subsidized housing for the physically disabled, and 1 complex provides affordable and accessible housing for seniors age 55 and older. We pride ourselves in providing safe, secure, well maintained, barrier free affordable housing for our senior and disabled residents.
Heriatage West Allis 7901 W. National Ave West Allis, WI 53214 414-302-9700 (Assisted Living) 414-302-0600 (Independent Living) VWalk through the doors of one of our
Assisted Living or Memory Care Communities and youwill immediatley sense the home-like and friendly atmosphere. Choose between studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Our Memory Care Neighborhoods offer special care for the unique needs residents with Alzheimers Disease or related dementias.
Stoney Creek 1S69W14142 Tess Corners Dr Muskego WI 53150 414-422-4686 www.stoneycreekadultcommunity.com
1 and 2 bedroom floor apartments 24 hour security/underground parking Kitchen and Laundry appliances in unit Patios or balconies, free internet use, hair salon, fitness room, garden plots and workshop
Willowbrook Place Independent Senior Apartments 205 Green Bay Road Thiensville, WI 53092 262-242-8045 willowbrookplace@fred-inc.com
CHAI POINT 1400 N. Prospect Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 414-289-9600 www.jewishseniorliving.org A luxury high-rise apartment building overlooking Lake Michigan, Chai Point offers both beauty and service to older adults. Located in the center of Jewish cultural and community activities, you’re right where you want to be. Choose a 1-, 2- or 3-bedroom apartment from a variety of floor plans. SARAH CHUDNOW CAMPUS 10995 N. Market Street Mequon, WI 53092 262-478-1500 www.jewishseniorliving.org V A new and progressive senior living facility, the Sarah Chudnow Campus is built on 17 acres of meadow and wooded areas. It encourages an active and independent life style for older adults. Line in one of 41 elegant 1-, 2- or 3-bedroom apartments with state-of-the-art amenities as well as access to a full continuum of care in a Jewish environment.
Lincoln Village 1300 W. Lincoln Ave. Port Washington WI 53704 262-268-1300 Spacious apartments with heat, water, storage, underground parking and private patios included
San Camillo Retirement Community & Assisted Living at St. Camillus 10101 W. Wisconsin Ave. Wauwatosa Independent Retirement and Assisted Living 414-259-6333 www.stcam.com V Like a friendly small town community,
San Camillo is home to over 300 residents from varying backgrounds who share an exciting, secure and comfortable lifestyle. Daily opportunities for fine dining, busy calendars, transportation, and health and wellness services are framed by personal privacy and selfdetermination.
We invite you to explore all St. Anne’s offers: Assisted living t Skilled nursing Rehabilitation t Memory care t Respite care
Jackson Crossing N168 W22022 Main Street Jackson Wi 53037 www.jacksoncrossings.com 262.993-2838 Independent Apartments Supportive Care Assisted Living Memory Care RiverBend Senior Apartments West Bend WI 262-306-0876 riverbend@oakbrookcorp.com Senior Apartments with heat and water included. Professional on-site Management, Laundry room on each floor, Elevators access all floors, Controlled Acces Entry Small pets Welcome.
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V VMP is a senior healthcare community that provides a full continuum of care, including independent living apartments, assisted care, nursing care, rehabilitation services, physician clinics, and ventilator care. VMP’s Life Care program guarantees residents priority placement and lower rates as they move through the continuum, regardless of their health conditions and financial status. Monthly rental and Life Care options are available. VMP’s Senior Community Club is open to residents and community, offering in-house events, classes, and off-campus trips. VMP’s short-term rehabilitation program provides therapy services so patients can return home safely and remain independent after a fall or a surgery.
Meadowmere Northshore Assisted Living Community 10803 North Port Washington Road Mequon, WI 53092 262-478-2200
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Meadowmere Northshore Assisted Living Community offers all the comforts of home and more. Our residents enjoy 24hour assistance with day-to-day tasks, in a setting that fosters independence. We recognize that a person’s optimum health and well being are the results of caring for the whole person -- physically, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually and socially Meadowmere Assisted Living Community 2330 S. 54th Street West Allis, WI 53219 414-615-7100 www.meadowmerewestallis.com msteinbrenner@5sqc.com Meadowmere offers spacious apartments which you can personalize with your own furnishings and decorations. Experience our Healthy Generation Recreation Programs which include outings to area shows and restaurants. “Brain Fitness” programs are designed to be fun while keeping your mind active and alert. Join us in table games, entertainment, glee club, drama club and arts and crafts groups. Pets are welcome, too! We invite you to have lunch with us and a personal tour. Meadowmere is located within the Mitchell Manor Senior Living Community in West Allis, Wisconsin.
Meadowmere Senior Living Community 701 E Puetz Rd Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-766-2100 www.meadowmereoakcreek.com rpergande@5sqc.com At Meadowmere, you will always find the support you need to live well and enjoy all that life has to offer. From a variety of exciting activities, to fine dining, and a focus on wellness, Meadowmere is the perfect place to enjoy a health, happy retirement. Meadowmere Senior Living Community includes ManorPointe Independent Living, Meadowmere Assisted Living and Mitchell Manor Assisted Living. Our multiple levels of care allow a person to remain in our community as they age or their care needs change. Contact us at Meadowmere to set up a tour and learn more about our wonderful community today! Oak Park Place 1621 Rivers Bend Wauwatosa WI 53226 414-292-0400 www.oakparkplace.com Assisted Living and Specialized Memory Care Services. Friendly neighbors, caring staff, fresh meals made by an expert chef, comfortable living spaces and spacious apartments. Helping hands to provide support when needed. St Anne’s Salvatorian Campus 3800 N. 92nd Street Milwaukee WI 53222 414-463-7570 Assisted living, Skilled nursing, Rehabilitation, Memory care, Respite care
rehabilitation Wellspring of Milwaukee 9350 W. Fond du Lac Ave Milwaukee WI 53225 262-548-1400 Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Alzheimer’s/Memory Care Long-term Care, Subacute Care, Respite Care
rehabilitation Waukesha Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center 1810 Kensington Drive Waukesha WI 53188 262-548-1400 www.waukeshasprings.org
Home Instead Senior Care Solicitude Inc. 530 N 108th Place, Suite 200 Wauwatosa, WI 53226 414.259.9820 414.259.9830
A personalized rehabilitation experience that will get you better and get you home, as quickly as possible.
Since 1994, the Home Instead Senior Care® franchise network has been devoted to providing the highest-quality senior home care. Compassionate Home Instead CAREGiversSM are an invaluable resource in helping families eliminate worry, reduce stress and reestablish personal freedom. From Alzheimer’s and dementia support to respite care and companionship, our more than 900 locally owned and operated offices are ready to help you through this difficult time.
Allis Care Center 414-453-9290 Allis Care Center is a full-service nursing facility offering rehabilitative care, longterm care, skilled nursing and Alzheimer’s care. Our specialized approach is designed to help each resident achieve the highest level of independence possible. We deliver the most comprehensive care available by providing for the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of our residents. Our goal is to serve our residents on an individual basis in the best possible way and to provide a living environment that offers comfort and safety. surance plans. We encourage you to visit us at 9047 W. Greenfield Avenue, West Allis, WI 53214 or call us at 414453-9290 for more information.
Allied Senior Services 7421 W. Becher Street 414-545-7878 www.allied-senior-svcs.com Contact: AnnaMarie
Midwest Senior Select, Inc. 11518 N. Port Washington Rd. Mequon, WI 53092 414-241-3662
Allied Senior Services has been doing business since 1989. We have been endorsed by many large groups and their leaders. Allied Senior Services is a full service insurance agency handling many types of insurance from several companies. We meet your individual needs by shopping for the best product and the best price. Independent representatives, located in various areas of the state, provide excellent, convenient service for you.
At Midwest Senior Select, Inc. We understand that finding the best affordable Health or Life insurance protection plan can be confusing, frustrating and expensive, especially as we get older. That’s why we’ve done the “Homework” for you Representing Selected Major Insurance Companies For Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, Long Term Care, Final Expense Life, Annuities, Under 65 Major Medical Plans, Health Or Life For Under 65.
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