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GREENFIELD — Breathe in, breathe out and get ready for a new fitness class with Jane Shantz at Adair County Health and Fitness Center. Shantz — a certified yoga instructor — has started a new yoga class in Greenfield geared toward the 55-plus crowd — chair yoga. This method of yoga is practiced seated in a chair or using a chair as support. The self-paced, 45-minute class focuses on balance and strength poses.
“As we get older, we get more tight,” Shantz said. “This helps open the body up.” Because of the gentle nature of the movements in this yoga class, it is tailored to meet the needs of aging adults, but, is open to students of any age. “It really is a class for anyone with limited mobility,” Shantz said. Another perk? No experience is necessary and is free to both members and non-members. Benefits Just because you “don’t bend that way,” doesn’t mean you can’t gain the full benefit of yoga. While certain forms of yoga may be too strenuous, chair yoga is a low-impact exercise that meets the needs of individuals who are Please see YOGA, Page 2c
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cautious not to push themselves too far. “I am very careful with the back (of seniors),” Shantz said. “I am researching a lot about that.” Shantz said chair yoga provides a number of benefits for seniors and young adults, alike — improved mood, im- Shantz mune system, flexibility and strength. Chair yoga offers the ability to improve one’s health through adaptive exercise. Shantz understands a yoga class may be intimidating for some, but, assures her class is “fun” and “light-hearted.” Getting started Shantz, who has been teaching yoga to adults
and children for two years, was approached by Denise Kuhns, program coordinator at Adair County Health and Fitness Center, about offering chair yoga. Admittedly, Shantz was skeptical at first, but, after researching and performing it, she was hooked.
“It really is a class for anyone with limited mobility.” — Jane Shantz
Yoga Instructor Adair County Health and Fitness Center
“Oh my gosh,” Shantz said. “I love the chair class.” Pam Wignall, 67, of Greenfield agrees. “I have taken a yoga class before and I wanted to get
back into it,” Wignall said. Wignall, a cancer survivor, said Shantz class is beneficial to anyone who may need an adaptive form of exercise. She said she “loves” what it is doing for her flexibility and general health. “She knows a lot about what each exercise is good for,” Wignall said. “You only have to do what you can do. If you have knee surgery, she takes that all into account, so, you don’t CNA photo by BAILEY POOLMAN over do it. That’s imporPam Wiggins, Lone Weinheimer and Dorothy Wallace, all of Greenfield, perform a tant.” strengthening pose during a chair yoga fitness class at Adair County Health and Fitness Chair yoga at Adair Center. County Health and Fitness Center, 202 N. Townline “Friends You Can Rd., in Greenfield, offers Depend On” chair yoga 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. The Creston Bruce Pearson, Wednesdays. News Advertiser’s 641-782-6555 Funeral Director For more information FAX number is... about chair yoga or to www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com 641-782-6628 learn about other offerings from Adair County Health and Fitness Center call 641-743-2881 or visit www.adaircountyfitness. com.
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GMRC celebrates first full year of 3D mammogram screenings By JAKE WADDINGHAM CNA associate editor jwaddingham@crestonnews.com
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Greater Regional Medical Center has a full calendar of events slated to help raise awareness. Next month is also the first full year GRMC has had the technology to do 3D breast examinations. “The difference between 2D and 3D is 2D takes a picture straight down on the breast where 3D takes tomosynthesis,” said Alisha Stehr, GRMC board certified mammography technician. “We are seeing a great reduction of call backs because of overlying structures. It also picks up on smaller structures that
wouldn’t have been seen prior to 3D.” According to the Susan G. Komen website, risk for breast cancer increases with age. Persons over the age of 65 account for 60 percent of new cancer patients and more than 70 percent of cancer-related deaths. Breast cancer is possible in men and women, but women tend to be at a higher risk. The 3D mammogram technology functions the same for men and women. The American Cancer Society recommends annual screenings starting at 40. “If they have a family history, they may consider CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM
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doing a baseline between 35 and 40,” Samantha Krantz, board certified mammography technician said. Krantz said a good practice for men and women is to do self examinations around the same date each month. “They get to know what the breast feels like and then if they feel a change, when they go see their doctor, then they can tell their doctor, ‘Hey, I feel something different here,’” Krantz said. “The patients get to know their own body.” Stehr said the screening can take as little as 10 minutes and the 3D technology is much more comfortable than the 2D method. Early detection The 3D technology allows the technicians to see potential cancer spots before a patient can feel or see a physical change in the breast. It can pick up points as small as a pin point. “A lot of women - once they find out they have breast cancer - come back and say they can’t feel it,” Stehr said. “That is just an example of how early we find it. We detect that 10 years before you would ever feel that in your breast.” Stehr said the 10 year mark is an estimation of how early technology is helping detect potential cancer spots. She added that some rare varieties of breast cancer can develop much faster, in some cases, causing a lump after just one year. “Even if it is cancer, you are going to find it as early as we can,” Krantz said. Most of the time the cancer is detected early enough a simple biopsy is all that is needed to remove the threat. “Most of our patients —
when they get diagnosed with cancer — are pretty scared,” Stehr said. Overall, most of the time it doesn’t affect their lifestyle (after the threat is treated). GRMC has the cancer treatment center open five days a week for patients that require additional treatment like chemotherapy for cancer. Learn more A walk is planned over the lunch hour Oct. 3. On Oct. 6, GRMC has a brunch and learn event slated for noon. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. Dr. Robert Filippone, DO, radiologist, will give the presentation. The mammography department will have an open house for the public Oct. 17.
The decision to downsize a home is often bittersweet. Many couples who downsize their homes do so after raising a family. A home might be filled with memories, but downsizing a home helps couples save more money, and that financial flexibility often allows men and women to more fully enjoy their retirement. But in spite of the financial impact of downsizing a home, there’s more than just money at stake for homeowners thinking of downsizing their homes. The following are a handful of factors homeowners should consider before downsizing to a smaller home. Real estate market The real estate market can be a seller’s friend or foe.
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Many sellers have a sale price in mind when they decide to sell their home, but the real estate market can be fickle, so homeowners should do their research before putting their home up for sale. Will the current market make it easier for you to get the most for your home, or will you have to settle for less than you prefer? How fast are similar homes in your area selling? When studying the real estate market, it’s also a good idea to study the market for smaller homes. If you plan on moving into a condominium but the mar-
ket is not flush with properties, you might end up paying more than you want to for your new home, which might negate the savings you can expect from downsizing. Furniture When downsizing to a smaller home, many couples realize their current furniture is unlikely to fit into a smaller home. That means couples will have to sell or donate their current furniture and then buy all new items for their new home. If it’s been a while since you purchased new furniture, you might be in for some sticker shock on
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size, consider your attachment to certain items that you may or may not be able to take with you to your new home and the emotional toll that selling such items might take if you’re left with no other options. Proximity to family When downsizing to a smaller home, many couples move out of the suburbs and into cities or towns with more ready access to culture and restaurants. While that accessibility is great, grandparents may find that it comes at the cost of less time with their grandchildren. That’s a steep price to pay for doting grandparents, and it may also impact Contributed photo your children if they freOlder couples must consider a host of factors before quently rely on grandma and deciding to downsize their homes. grandpa for babysitting.
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Higher risks for teens and seniors on the road Sharing the road with other drivers means being aware of the abilities of fellow motorists. Whenever a person gets behind the wheel of a car, he or she is placed in the direct path of others who may not be as good behind the wheel Drivers with the highest rates of crashes and highway fatalities include seniors and teenagers. Although many people are quick to believe elderly drivers are the most dangerous on the road, this isn’t entirely true. The U.S. Census Bureau predicts there will be 9.6 million people 85 and older by 2030, many of whom may still be on the country’s roadways. Fatality rates for drivers increase after age 65, according to a study by Carnegie Mellon
University and the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. For drivers 85 and older, the fatality rate jumps considerably, to about four times higher than the fatality rate for teenagers. However, some say these rates may be unfairly skewed for seniors. An elderly person’s body is more frail than that of a teenager, and a crash of a similar severity is more likely to kill a senior as opposed to a teenager, which can unfairly drive up fatality rates for seniors. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says accident rates for 16- to 19-year old drivers are actually higher than for any other age group. Various factors contribute to the elevated teenager traf-
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• Distractions: Having multiple passengers in the car, using mobile phones and texting are distractions that can increase the risk of a fatal crash. • Night driving: Many seniors get off the road in the evening because of poor nighttime vision. However, teen drivers may be more active at night, increasing the risk for accidents. While teenage drivers present the biggest road risks, seniors are not too far behind them. Agerelated conditions can impede their driving ability, and, should a crash occur, fragility can compound the affects of an accident. Teens and seniors are two demographics that may need more driver training and monitoring to keep roads safer.
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These dog breeds are especially compatible with seniors Pets often make ideal companions. They are around when a person needs support, they can provide protection for those living alone, they’re always willing to lend an ear to problems, and many tend to offer unconditional love. Seniors facing an empty nest or the loss of a spouse may find pets can buoy their spirits. Studies have shown that seniors can benefit both mentally and physically from having a pet around. Pets can alleviate anxiety, depression and boredom. While pets can provide comfort and companionship, they remain a significant responsibility. Seniors should find an animal that will fit in with their lifestyles. This is an important consideration for those seniors who travel frequently or have mobility issues. In addition, men and women living in senior com-
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which tend to be hyperactive. However, always remember there are pros and cons to each breed, and each dog will demonstrate his own personality traits. The following are some dogs that can be especially compatible with seniors. • Pug: Equally playful and willing to be a lap dog, the pug requires little exercise and grooming. The breed is typically nonaggressive and submissive. Pugs are goodnatured and playful; they don’t often bark and are easy to train. • Shih Tzu: The Shih Tzu lives for attention, but this breed can be dominant and difficult to train. The Shih Tzu will be alert to its surroundings and, despite its small stature, can be a good watchdog. • Pomeranian: Pomeranians look like big balls of
fur and can bring a smile to an owner’s face. The breed tends to be perky, can display dominance and can be difficult to train. Because Pomeranians can be dog-aggressive, they may be best as the only pet in the house. • Yorkshire terrier: The Yorkie is a diminutive breed in size only, as they tend to have exuberant personalities that dwarf their stature. The ideal lap dog, Yorkies want to lie around and lounge,
though some do like to bark. If the fur is kept short in a “puppy cut,” the dog can be easy to maintain. • Pembroke Welsh Corgi: This medium-sized dog hails from Wales and typically requires only moderate exercise and little grooming. They are easy to train and moderately dominant. They don’t bark excessively, and they often get along with other dogs. •Schnauzer: Available in three sizes, Schnauzers are
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Cooking for one or two Seniors face many changes as they move into their golden years. Downsizing living spaces and vehicles is common, as is implementing certain changes to improve quality of life. Many seniors also scale back in the kitchen, where some must make changes because of medical conditions. While it seems like reducing food portions would be easy, those used to prepping meals for a large family may find it difficult. The following tips can make meal preparation efficient and cost-effective. • Divide and store. Supermarkets are increasingly offering larger packages of food products as well as “family size” offerings to compete with warehouse clubs. Buying in bulk can help individuals save money, but it may not always be practi-
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