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What’s inside 4 Cover story:

Strong game for 91-year-old

5 In-home workout ideas, tips from SSP Wellness

8 Remembering long time AMH volunteer Carl Draper 10 Conscious and Connected with Dr. Kristina

10 OSF offering digital 6 ‘Dear Dietitian’ screen for COVID-19 answers your health questions 11 Stopping the spread of illnesses in 7 AMH nurse saves nursing homes life with the Heimlich manuever

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Herman Lebegue, 91, of Alton, prepares to send his bowling ball down the lane at Bowl Haven Lanes, in Alton. Lebegue is the oldest member of the bowling alley’s senior league.

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A member of the senior bowling league takes a shot at the pins at Alton’s Bowl Haven Lanes.

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Lebegue league: strong game for 91 year old

By Dylan Suttles

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ALTON — Gold medalist bowler Herman Lebegue never thinks about whether bowling is a young man’s game — afterall, he’s competed in the Missouri State Senior Games, and between the two he’s won more than 60 medals.

Age is just a number when it comes to Lebegue’s athletic prowess, though bowling happens to be an especially good form of exercise for folks of his age — 91 years old.

Bowlers can burn up to 250 calories per hour during play. It depends on weight and, curiously, bowling style,

which is why bowling is considered a “whole body” exercise. Bowling increases endurance, speeds up metabolism and helps maintain bone density.

Statewide, recent bowling alley closures put a kibash on senior league play, including at Alton’s Bowl Haven Lanes, which hosted senior leagues with which Lebegue played with team Spare Time every Friday.

This season Bowl Haven hosted 19 teams for this season’s league play, which occurred weekly at 3003 Washigton Ave. Lebegue bowled a strong game.

The native Altonian recalled that he started bowling at an early age, but

suspended the hobby when he joined the U.S. Army.

He started bowling again about 20 years ago.

“I never had any professional training,” Lebegue said. “It was fun to learn on my own.”

He’s been involved in Bowl Haven’s leagues for about three years now. It’s become his favorite pastime, he noted.

“You get to meet a lot of friends, or make friends,” he said.

He also plays at other area bowling alleys, at least up until the novel coronavirus ground everything to a halt, but all told, he’s bowled at 32 different bowling alleys, including at alleys in Bethalto, Belleville and St. Louis.

In-home workout ideas, tips from SSP Wellness

By Dustin Heiser B.A., CPT, FNS Wellness Coordinator SSP Wellness For Active Lifestyles

Examples and form of bodyweight strength training exercises.

by supporting your core and body in a straight or neutral (push-up position) with only one hand and opposite foot.

For example, (left foot and right hand).

Include push-up variations for added plank challenges.

2. Air Squats/Lunges — An air squat is synonymous with a bodyweight squat and, similarly, the bodyweight lunge.

These exercises strengthen the lower body and can improve one’s balance.

Performing air squats requires no equipment, but equipment could be added in the form of added weight or object, which, in this case, adds resistance. Keeping the spine neutral and the feet flat, bend both legs and the knees, as if sitting, but then return to standing.

Performing lunges requires an offset stance and focuses more on the legs unilaterally. Do multiple sets or rounds to

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progress and advance in the program.

3. Abdominal Exercises — These exercises strengthen and improve the muscular endurance of the very important muscle groups located in the abdomen.

These exercises require enough space in which you can be lying on your back.

Perform exercises such as, but not limited to, crunches, sit ups, flutter kicks, toe taps, bicycle kicks, etc. Your only limited by your creativity in regard to the types of exercise that can be beneficial to one’s health. While staying home, continue to exercise to stay fit.

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• Stick to a schedule The success of any workout program depends on the adherence to the program. You must exercise to gain its benefits. Thus, adherence to a program is essential. Make your schedule specific, realistic and attainable. For example, (I will walk on my in-home treadmill for 30 minutes, and complete a 15-minute core exercise routine each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday).

• Work with what you have/get creative If you have home exercise equipment that is great, it’s time to dust off the dumbbells or return the treadmill to operating position, instead of coat hanger position. If you do not have any equipment, do not stress. There are endless options for exercise and the best part is, every bit counts toward physical fitness.

Canned goods can double as light freeweights and body weight can make up a lot of resistance.

• Bodyweight exercises/ideas for an in-home routine Bodyweight exercises are a simple, effective way to improve balance, flexibility and strength without gym machines or equipment. From legs and shoulders to chest and abs, it covers every part of your body that can get stronger with body resistance alone.

1. The Plank — This exercise trains a person’s core strength and stability, so much so in fact, the plank even is used as an assessment for such.

To plank, you need minimal space and equipment. Ideally a mat is used, but not essential. There are many ways to progress the exercise or regress the exercise, making it an option for nearly everyone.

For example, a beginner plank could be performed by keeping the knees on the floor while maintaining hip and core stability using your elbows, forearms, and hands as the other points of contact to the floor. Hold for just a few seconds, and then repeat for a number of sets.

An advanced plank could be performed

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Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the U.S and worldwide. There are several risk factors for this illness, some of which are listed below:

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Changes in diet and/or medication may be needed to combat elevated cholesterol.

• Family history is a risk factor we cannot change, but we can be aware and be proactive. If a parent has heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes, this puts you at a higher risk for all these conditions.

• Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases the heart’s workload. Blood vessels become stiff, which makes it easier for plaque to build up. When there is plaque build-up, blood flow to the heart is restricted and, if left untreated, likely will lead to a heart attack.

• Overweight — People with excess body fat, especially around the waist, are at increased risk for heart disease. Losing weight isn’t easy and doesn’t happen overnight. Get the support you need.

• Physical inactivity — People with sedentary lifestyles have higher rates of heart disease than their active counterparts. When beginning an exercise routine, start with 10 minutes a day. Increase by 5 minutes a week to reach a goal of 30 minutes most days of the week. Choose an activity you enjoy so you will be more likely to keep up the good work.

• Stress — Perhaps the most cunning risk factor.

We all have stress in our lives, but many of us do not have healthy coping mecha-

nisms to use in dealing with stress. Some people overeat to comfort themselves.

Others self-medicate with alcohol. Both of these mechanisms provide temporary relief but, when the buzz or sugar high wears off, the stress remains.

More effective ways of dealing with stress include meditation, journaling and, if needed, counseling. There is no shame in needing help.

After all, when you have a toothache, you see a dentist; if you have difficulty with your emotions, talk to a therapist. We were never meant to walk this journey alone. If finances are a concern, seek a therapist whose fee is based on a sliding scale.

• Diet — A diet high in fat, calories and sugar likely will lead to extra pounds, which increases your risk for heart disease. Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Choose lean meats and mono- or polyunsaturated fats.

Know your risk factors and know your numbers — cholesterol, blood pressure, etc. Education is the first step in taking care of yourself, but education without action accomplishes little.

Start today. Time may be a luxury you do not have.

Be healthy, Dear Dietitian Leanne McCrate, RDN, LD, CNSC, aka Dear Dietitian, is an award-winning dietitian based in Missouri. Her mission is to educate consumers on sound, science-based nutrition. Do you have a nutrition question? Email her today at deardietitian411@ gmail.com. Dear Dietitian does not endorse any products, health programs or diet plans.

AMH nurse saves a life with Heimlich maneuver

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ALTON — Karen Miller already had love and appreciation for Alton Memorial Hospital (AMH) nurse Donna Powell prior to Feb. 25. Those feelings doubled — at least — after dinner that evening.

Miller and her husband, Gary, of Wentzville, Missouri, went to dinner at 1818 Chophouse in Edwardsville with four other couples, including Donna and Jim Powell. The Powells and Millers are cousins, and Donna is a nurse working in case management at AMH. During the meal, Karen made what she called a “big error in judgment” by cutting her steak medallion a little too large.

“I went ahead and swallowed,” she said, “rather than spitting it out into my napkin.

“I knew instantly that I was in trouble, but I continued to try to swallow the steak,” she recalled. “After sitting there quietly trying to swallow and not being able to breathe, I started pounding on the table.

For Active Lifestyles “When my husband realized I was choking, he jumped up Karen Miller, left, of Wentzville, Missouri, with Alton Memorial Hospital and pounded me on the back twice, then he tried to do the nurse Donna Powell.

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Karen, who has multiple sclerosis, uses a scooter for mobility, so she couldn’t stand up on her own. Donna told Karen’s husband to stand her up and Donna managed to get between them to successfully perform the Heimlich.

“I’m not sure how long I wasn’t able to breathe,” Karen said, “but I am sure that I wouldn’t be breathing today if Donna hadn’t used her nursing skills to save me.

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Carl received a pin for 40,000 volunteer hours from AMH Volunteer Coordinator Kathleen Turner at the 2019 volunteer luncheon.

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last year’s volunteer luncheon. “They are the best.

“I answered the call to volunteer after Chaplain Jo Greenwood sent out a request for volunteers through all the area churches, including mine (First United Methodist of East Alton). I had some reservations about volunteering and discussed this with Chaplain Jo.” The now-retired chaplain must have been very convincing, much to the benefit of AMH for the next 20 years. Carl started volunteering in Chaplain Jo’s office, then moved to the ER, where he stocked supplies, and helped remake beds and fill the blanket warmer. He also helped fill the complimentary soup sacks for Surgery.

“I enjoy being a small part of the hospital, getting to know several of the doctors and having the satisfaction of helping the staff,” Carl once said. “I have friends in all areas of the hospital. I’m also involved with the group at my church who make care bears for patients. I am just trying to be of help, and hopefully not getting in the way.”

Carl didn’t need to worry about that. No one at AMH ever considered him “being in the way.”

“Forty thousand hours,” Irene said. “There will never be another Carl Draper!”

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Conscious and Connected with Dr. Kristina Staying physically, emotionally, mentally healthy while ‘staying in place’

By Dr. Kristina Bemis Tupman For Active Lifestyles

ALTON — With having had new restrictions placed on our daily activities, it’s important to find new ways to stay engaged physically, emotionally and mentally.

It is very easy to let the days pass by and lose track of “normal” life. Physical health feeds into mental and emotional health, and vice versa. This means that you can choose if that feeds into a positivecycle or a negative cycle!

Here are a few ways to stay healthy and positive when staying in: Physically: •Set a goal of a specific amount of time each day to get some sort of exercise.

• 10 minutes a day is a great start, and you can always add another 10 minutes later in the day once you feel good about the original 10 • Choose 3 exercises a day that will help you in your daily activities, such as: • Standing up from a chair (trying to not use your hands!) 10-20 times

• Holding your arms out you feel more accomplished to your side in a “T” position by the end of the day and circling your arms quick• Make an attainable list ly. 10-20 in one direcof items or projects tion and then reverse you want to accom• Walk around your plish daily and weekly. house or outside on These can be anything a safe surface for 10 from trying a new minutes recipe, to attending to Emotionally: a neglected “pile” or •Find 3 things each area in your home, to day to be grateful for. Dr. Kristina cleaning out your closo You can write et. The possibilities these down in a notebook are endless! or note cards and reflect on These are a few suggesthem if you need a reminder tions to stay as healthy and of the good in your life positive as possible during • STAY CONNECTED! challenging times.

Although virtually connecting If you feel you need prowith friends and family is not fessional help, please reach the same as meeting and hug- out to your primary care ging in person, it is a wonder- physician or mental health ful way to remain engaged in professional. meaningful conversation and lift up your spirits Dr. Kristina Bemis Tupman • Zoom and FaceTime are owns Bemis Tupman Chiropractic, along with her husband, Dr. Stewonderful, free ways to stay phen Tupman, at 4105 Humbert connected with the positive Rd suite 101, Alton. For more people in your life information on how to begin or Mentally: continue your journey on sustainTry to stay in a routine able, toxin-free living, join Dr. • Going to bed and getting Bemis Tupman’s Facebook group up at the same time every — Consciously Connected Momma — where she focuses on education, morning can help you mainawareness and accessibly. tain a routine which can help

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ALTON — OSF HealthCare has always taken a leadership role in preparing for and responding to the spread of infectious diseases. To better serve our patients and the community, OSF HealthCare has launched an updated digital solution to help educate and triage people who are concerned about the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19.

“Clare,” the virtual assistant chatbot on the home page of OSF HealthCare — www.osfhealthcare.org — is now equipped to screen for and educate the public about COVID-19.

“OSF HealthCare wants to reduce anxiety during this uncertain time with the COVID-19 situation,” said OSF’s Abby

Lotz, vice president, OSF Saint Gabriel Digital Care.

“To ease concerns, we are encouraging the public to use ‘Clare,’ our virtual assistant, to get the most up-to-date information, share symptoms and more. Clare provides a safe experience for consumers to access medical professionals without the need to travel to a facility and risk possible exposure.”

Launched this past December, Clare was updated on March 13 to provide screening and education directly related to COVID19. The chatbot will listen for symptoms of COVID-19 and ask relevant follow-up questions, such as travel history, and whether a person is aware if they’ve been exposed to others with the illness.

If necessary, Clare will direct patients to a newly established triage line. Staffed 24/7, community members, who are symp-

tomatic or considered at-risk, will be able to access trained medical professionals — at no cost — for advice about testing and care.

“It’s a challenge for people to know which type of care is best, because people aren’t trained medically to triage their cough or fever,” Lotz said.

“We believe this innovative solution for patients will be extremely helpful for everyone in the communities we serve to better prepare for and protect themselves from the spread of COVID-19.”

Clare will continuously be updated based on guidelines from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.

For more information, contact OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center.

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Millions of elderly and incapacitated individuals find long-term care facilities are the safest places to reside and receive both medical care and assistance with daily living requirements.

Nursing homes aim to keep residents safe and healthy, and in order to do so important precautions need to be taken not only by staff members, but by friends and family who visit their loved ones in nursing home facilities.

Infectious diseases can spread easily through nursing homes if visitors are not careful. Age and compromised immune systems which are common among many people who live in longterm care facilities, elevate residents’ risk for disease. A nursing home outside of Seattle was the site of one of first cases of COVID-19 on American soil. As of early March 2020, thirteen residents of the facility contracted and died from COVID-19, an additional 11

deaths were being investigated but had not yet been attributed to the novel virus that dominated headlines.

In many nursing homes, residents share rooms, and common areas are small, making residents vulnerable to infections that are transmitted from person to person, advises the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. And the open-door policy of many facilities can make it easy for diseases to find their way in. These pointers can help reduce the risk for disease transmission.

• Visitors should not come into the facility if they have symptoms of respiratory infections or other illnesses that are easily transmissible.

• Employees should stay home if they are sick.

• Good infection prevention and control techniques always should be implemented. These include cleaning hands before and after touching another resident. Cleaning and disinfecting

environmental surfaces, removing soiled items, and wearing personal protective equipment is advised.

• Residents, workers and visitors should practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette by coughing and sneezing into the crooks of their elbows rather than into their hands.

• The CDC says alcohol-based hand rub should be available in every resident’s room.

• Restrict residents with any contagious illnesses to their rooms. If they need to be moved for testing or other reasons, have them wear correct safety items, like facemasks.

• Healthcare personnel who may work other jobs, such as those in other facilities, should exercise extreme caution after caring for an individual with an infectious disease.

• Guests should wear gowns when visiting someone who has a virus or type of bacteria that can be transmitted through direct contact.

Infectious diseases can be problematic in nursing home settings since residents are vulnerable due to their proximity to others, ages and potentially compromised immune systems.

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THREE ways to connect you 24/7 to trustworthy information about novel coronavirus (COVI D-19).

• Chat with Clare, a digital assistant at osfhealthcare.org • Text OSF to 67634 to connect with OSF COVI D Companion, a FREE text messaging tool • Call the COVI D-19 Nurse Hotline* at 1-833-0SF-KNOW (833-673-5669) Staffed by RNs and other health care professionals.

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