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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can make somebody hard to be with.

Living with someone who is easily startled, has nightmares, and often avoids social situations can take a toll on the most caring family.

Research shows that Vietnam Veterans [and other veterans] have more marital problems and family violence. Their partners have more distress. Their children have more behavior problems than do those of Veterans without PTSD. Veterans with the most severe symptoms had families with the worst functioning.

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Men Are Not as Tough as They Think They Are

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Tricia Neal

Longtime family practice physician Barry Dixon has some sobering statistics to share: Less than 40 percent of men have a primary care physician, and a much smaller percentage of men get yearly physical exams.

“Men think they’re tough,” Dixon says. “They think that no news is good news.”

But what Dr. Dixon and many other family physicians want men to understand is that early detection of some problems could save a male patient from further problems - or even save him from dying.

“The earlier we can catch some things, many issues are very curable,” Dixon says. “If we can catch a polyp in the colon while it’s still small, it’s likely that it won’t turn into cancer, for example.

If a patient comes for treatment of high blood pressure, if he has already had high blood pressure for 20 years, he may already have some damage.”

Many forms of health insurance are now requiring yearly physical exams, and that is resulting in more males getting routine check-ups, Dr. Dixon says, but many times, a man just won’t go to a doctor without urging from an outside influence - a wife or another family member.

“Men need to take responsibility for their own health, step up to the plate, and take the initiative,” Dr. Dixon says. “It’s never too late to start a yearly regimen with a physician.”

So, men, while you may not want to hear it, these are Dr. Dixon’s recommendations concerning types and frequencies of health check-ups:

Dr. Dixon divides his time between seeing patients at Lake Cumberland Medical Associates and being the President of the employed practices. Here he is at his office in Administration.

Annual Physical Exams Adult males should have their first regular annual health check-up at age 30.

By age 35, these check-ups should include a lipid panel and monitoring of cholesterol levels.

Blood pressure should be checked every two years, unless your reading is high. In that case, you should get it checked more often.

At age 45, you should start being checked for diabetes every three years.

If you have high blood pressure, you should be checked for diabetes more often.

Annual flu shots are recommended for everyone, male and female. Your doctor

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should be able to keep track of any other vaccines you need.

Do you remember the last time you got a tetanus booster shot? Don’t worry.

Many people don’t. However, it’s recommended that adults get a tetanus booster every ten years. Doctors also say adults should make sure their whooping cough vaccinations are up to date.

Once a male patient turns 60, he should get a vaccination to prevent shingles.

Cancer Screenings “All men should undergo colon cancer screening at age 50, unless you’re at high risk for developing colon cancer,” Dr. 5

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Dixon says. If you have a family history or symptoms which could indicate a problem, you should be checked sooner.

If there are no indications that a male patient could develop colon cancer, a colonoscopy is recommended every ten years. There are other, less invasive means of checking for signs of colon cancer, such as stool samples and blood tests, which can be used more often if desired. While a colonoscopy is a daunting procedure, the process has improved over the years. Also, Dr. Dixon notes, if a polyp is located during the course of a colonoscopy, it can be removed right away, eliminating the possibility that it could become cancerous.

On a similar note, men over age 50 should be screened for prostate cancer, and, to be safe, rectal exams to check for

To locate a primary care physician visit www. lakecumberlandhospital.com

signs of prostate trouble should begin at age 40.

Dental Exams Men (and women) should see a dentist at least once a year. “I would bet less than five percent of males go every year,” Dr. Dixon surmised.

Eye Exams If you have eye problems or if you’re diabetic, you should get an eye exam once per year. If your vision is normal, and you’re not experiencing any problems, you should get an eye exam no less than every three years.

Do-It-Yourself Health Care Tips There are plenty of things men can do for themselves to help make sure they’re as healthy as they can be, even when they’re not making their annual trek to the doctor’s office.

Here are a few basics: -Use sunscreen. “People think a little

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sun is not going to hurt, but if you look at the incidence of skin cancer, it’s skyrocketing,” Dr. Dixon says.

-Don’t smoke.

-Manage your weight. “Anyone can look on the internet, and find a good, healthy diet to follow,” Dr. Dixon says.

Basically, make sure you’re eating a balanced diet with adequate calories and nutrients.

-Get some exercise. “Before you start any exercise routine, discuss it with a physician,” Dr. Dixon recommends.

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Family practice physician Dr. Barry Dixon has been in Somerset for 25 years. He’s served as the Lake Cumberland Medical Arts president for 15 years, and, for the last year and a half, he’s been the president of physician services for Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Tricia Neal, a former CJ reporter, is now a freelance writer for Health & Family Journal

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

Make Timely Adjustments to Your 529 Plan

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If you have school-age children, you might greet the arrival of June with some relief — for at least a few months, you don’t have to worry about “encouraging” kids to do their homework, study for tests, give you their permission slips for field trips, and so on. But one day, these obligations will give way to a substantially bigger one — paying for college. If you’ve already begun preparing for that day with a tax-advantaged college-savings vehicle, such as a 529 plan, you’re taking a positive step, because higher education is expensive. But it’s not enough to just set up your 529 plan — you may also need to adjust it over time.

Up until this year, you were only allowed to change the investments in your 529 plan once a year. This caused concern among some investors, who wanted the freedom to change their 529 investments in response to movements in the financial markets. But late in 2014, President Obama signed into law the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) act, the key purpose of which was to create tax-free accounts allowing people to save for disability-related expenses.

And one provision of the ABLE act also allows 529 plan investors to change their investments twice a year, rather than once.

If you invest in a 529 plan, you might welcome this additional freedom to adjust your investments. Still, keep in mind that a 529 plan is a long-term vehicle that’s not really designed to accommodate frequent “tweaking.” And, as is true with any investment account, such as your IRA and 401(k), you don’t want to over-react to short-term market fluctuations by making radical changes to your investment mix.

Nonetheless, you will almost certainly want to adjust your 529 plan investments somewhat — at least in the long term.

If you’ve opened a 529 plan when your children are young, you have many years until you need to tap into the money — which means your account has more time for growth potential and more time to “smooth out” those periods of market volatility, which will certainly occur.

Consequently, you may be able to afford to invest somewhat more aggressively when your children are young.

However, as your kids near college, you will probably want to revisit the level of risk in your 529 plan. So, during the last couple of years before you need to access your plan, you may want to consider moving some of your investment dollars to more conservative allocations. By doing so, you’ll cut back on your growth potential, but you’ll also lessen the risk of taking a big hit if you have to start taking withdrawals during a “down” market.

Some 529 plans offer an option that automatically adjusts your investment mix toward a more conservative approach as your children near college age. But you may want to make your own adjustments, possibly with the help of a financial professional, to ensure that your 529 plan accurately reflects your own preferences and risk tolerance.

As you save for your children’s college education, you may find a 529 plan to be a great help. Just be sure to keep a close watch on your plan’s investments as the years go by.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Celebrate Father’s Day with a doctor’s visit

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Top Health Threats to Men

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Cindy J. Lackey

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the men in our lives. It is also the perfect opportunity to encourage men to make their health a top priority.

“All dads out there should use Father’s Day as a reminder of how much their family needs them, and how important it is for them to take care of themselves,” says Dr. Salvatore Giorgianni, science advisor to Men’s Health Network, a national nonprofit organization that promotes June as Men’s Health Month.

“Men’s Health Month is a call to action for all men and their families to take ownership of their health and well-being,” Giorgianni said.

Men vs. Women “Overall, from infancy to old age, women are simply healthier than men,” said Joseph G. Weigel, M.D., who is a general internist at Lake Cumberland Medical Associates and the program director of the Osteopathic Internal Medicine Residency Program at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

“Of the top 15 leading causes of death, men lead women in all of them except Alzheimer’s Disease,” Weigel said. “Men still die, on average, five years earlier than women.”

The average life expectancy for men is 76 years, compared to 81 years for women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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problems.

“As a general rule, men tend to take their health less seriously than women,” Weigel explained. “Men simply tend to minimize their own sense of risk. The thinking is, ‘No harm, no foul.’”

“When men do go to the doctor, they are more likely to go with a serious condition,” Weigel said. “They tend to visit when something isn’t working, instead of when they have a worry or a concern.”

In fact, women are 100 percent more likely than men to visit their doctor for annual exams and preventive services, according to the Men’s Health Network.

“The bottom line is that men develop serious illnesses that go undetected earlier in life and, as a result, become ill prematurely and die significantly earlier than women do,” Weigel said.

“You can’t know if you have a problem if you don’t ask, and many common life threatening illnesses are completely preventable with knowledge and detection,” he added.

To fight the status quo in men’s health, begin by increasing awareness of the common health concerns for males: cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, prostate cancer, mental health, diabetes and erectile dysfunction.

Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) disease tops the list because heart disease and stroke are the first and second leading causes of death in men and women worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.

Combined, they are the leading cause of death in Kentucky.

“One in five men and women will die of cardiovascular disease, though men develop atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, earlier than women,” Weigel said. “A man’s average age of death from cardiovascular disease is under 65, while a women’s average age of death is 71.”

“Men have to work harder to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke,” Weigel concluded. “They must be even 10

Men’s Health Week in Kentucky: June 15-21

Kentuckians are encouraged to increase awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise and medical check-ups during Men’s Health Week, which was proclaimed to be June 15-21, 2015, by Gov. Steve Beshear.

Men’s Health Week is celebrated nationally as a special campaign to help educate men and their families about the importance of positive health attitudes and preventative health practices.

For online resources, visit: www.menshealthmonth.org/week more vigilant if their family history is positive.”

Tips for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease include: •Check cholesterol levels every five years, starting at age 25.

•Control blood pressure and cholesterol levels, if they are high.

•Stop smoking.

•Increase physical activity.

•Eat in a healthier fashion.

Free publications and programs on diet and exercise are available at: •Lake Cumberland District Health Department, 500 Bourne Avenue, Somerset, KY 42501, 800-928-4416 (toll free).

•Pulaski County Extension Office, 28 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42501, 606-679-6361 or 800-928-4416 (toll free), www.lcdhd.org.

Lung Cancer “Especially in southcentral Kentucky, lung cancer remains a significant threat to both men and women, and lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in men, more than enough to fill the Superdome every year,” Weigel said.

Kentucky has the highest lung cancer death rate in the United States, with 69.1 deaths per 100,000 people, compared to the national average of 46.0, according to the U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group. Among

Kentucky men, the death rate due to lung cancer is 88.3 per 100,000.

Smoking contributes to 90 percent of lung cancer deaths in men, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Men who smoke are 23 times more likely to develop lung cancer.

Kentucky ranks behind only West Virginia in smokers, with one in four adult Kentuckians smoking cigarettes.

“If you do smoke, stop, and ask your physician about receiving a screening CT scan if you are at least 50 years of age and have smoked a total of 30 pack years,” Weigel advised. (A “pack year” is the number of cigarettes you smoke each day times the number of years you have smoked.)

“Screening is an effective new tool to detect early lung cancer,” Weigel said. “Private insurance and Medicare are beginning to pay for it.”

For tips on how to stop smoking, go to www.QuitNowKentucky.org. To talk to someone about how to quit, call the Kentucky Quitline at 1-800-QUITNOW (784-8669).

Locally, the Lake Cumberland District Health Department offers classes to help smokers quit. Call 606678-4761 or 800-928-4416 (toll free).

Prostate Cancer “Close to 200,000 men will develop prostate cancer this year in the United States, and it’s the most common

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cancer in men, other than skin cancer,” Weigel said.

Prostate cancer occurs only in men. It forms in tissues of the prostate, which is a gland in the male reproductive system.

About 14 in 100 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their life, according to the National Cancer Institute. It is more common in older men, AfricanAmerican men and men with a family history of the disease.

More than 98 percent of men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer are alive five years later. The earlier the cancer is detected, the higher the fiveyear survival rate.

Prostate cancer screen tests are being developed, but so far, none have been proven to decrease the chances of dying from prostate cancer.

“While screening for prostate cancer remains controversial, each man must discuss the option of screening with his own physician personally to determine his individual risk,” Weigel said. “You can’t know if the test is right for you unless you are willing to bring up the issue and discuss it with your physician.”

To learn more, visit the National Cancer Institute’s website on the topic: www.cancer.gov/prostate Mental Health Mental health is not on the radar screen for most men. They tend not to associate symptoms — such as chronic pain or digestive problems — with mental health issues, such as stress or depression. Also, if a man suspects he has a mental health problem, he may be less likely to seek help, for fear of being seen as weak or unmanly.

“Men tend to minimize depression and write it off just as the blues or a bad mood,” Weigel said.

“Even though in the past it was thought that depression affected more women than men, it probably just reflects underreporting or lack of discussion of the same,” he said.

“Women attempt suicide more often,

but men are more successful in completing it, and suicide remains the eighth leading cause of death among all men.”

“Since depression responds well to both counseling and pharmacologic therapy, it’s incumbent upon men to bring issues with their mood to their physician,” he said.

Depression, anxiety, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common emotional health conditions in men, according to the Men’s Health Network. To learn more symptoms, treatment and prevention of these conditions, visit: www.menshealthresourcecenter.com/ mental-health-well-being

Diabetes American boys born in 2000 have a one in three chance of developing diabetes in their lifetime.

“Obesity is feeding the diabetes epidemic of the last quarter century,” Weigel said.

The complications of diabetes can be very serious. Here are some findings by the American Diabetes Association: •People with diabetes are nearly twice as likely to be hospitalized for a heart attack or stroke.

•Diabetes causes nearly 50 percent of all cases of kidney failure.

•More than half of all amputations in adults occur in people with diabetes.

•More than half a million American adults have advanced diabetic

Kentucky’s Tobacco Quitline and www.QuitNowKentucky.org

Ready to stop smoking?

Kentucky’s free, statewide tobacco cessation program may help.

To start, call Quit Now Kentucky (Kentucky’s Tobacco Quitline) at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit the program’s website: www.

QuitNowKentucky.org The telephone-based Quitline offers services in English and Spanish at the time of the call. Counseling in other languages is available free through a third-party translation service. Services are also available for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. TTY: 888-229-2182. The Quitline offers: •One-on-one proactive counseling for tobacco users who are ready to quit.

•Support for people who want to stop smoking or using other tobacco products.

•Information on tobacco dependence for health care professionals.

•Information about local resources to help tobacco users quit.

The website includes the same services and also provides: •Success stories from Kentuckians who have quit smoking.

•Calculator to find out how much smoking costs you.

•Printable guides about the dangers of smoking and how to quit.

•Tips to help someone else quit smoking.

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retinopathy, greatly increasing their risk for severe vision loss.

•About 60-70 percent of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of nerve damage that could result in pain in the feet or hands, slowed digestion and other nerve problems.

“Exercise combined with a healthy diet can prevent Type 2 diabetes,” Weigel said. (In Type 2 diabetes, the body does not use insulin — a hormone that helps our body change food into energy — properly. Around 95 percent of diabetics have Type 2, and it is growing quickly.)

“Moderate weight loss and 30 minutes a day of physical activity have been shown to reduce the risk of diabetes by more than half in men at high risk,” he said.

To learn more about preventing and controlling diabetes, visit the American Diabetes Association website: www. diabetes.org Locally, the Lake Cumberland District Health Department offers free

diabetes management classes. Call 606-678-4761 or visit: www.lcdhd.org/ diabetes Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction (ED) makes the list of top health concerns for men because it could be an important signal for other underlying health problems.

“Many times it is caused by atherosclerosis, the same process that causes heart attacks and strokes,” Weigel explained.

“It remains important not just from the point of view of sexual health but from the point of view of overall health to mention erectile dysfunction as a potential sign of systemic disease,” he emphasized.

ED affects about 30 million American men, according to the National Institutes of Health. ED becomes more common as men age, but it is not an unavoidable part of aging.

Instead, ED is usually associated

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with a medical condition, such as atherosclerosis, high blood pressure or diabetes. Lifestyle choices (smoking, excessive alcohol use, excess weight, lack of exercise, etc.) also contribute to ED. ED is treatable at any age. The first step is to screen for underlying medical conditions that could be triggering the symptom of ED. Lifestyle changes also may help. Other treatments include medication changes, drug therapy and surgery.

Make a Game Plan To take charge of your health, begin by scheduling a visit to your doctor.

Ask your doctor about the screenings that are recommended for a man of your age, family history and lifestyle.

Tell your doctor about specific concerns you have.

Together, you can make a plan of action that will allow you to celebrate Father’s Day for many years to come.

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After a traumatic experience, it’s normal to feel frightened, sad, anxious, and disconnected. But if the upset doesn’t fade and you feel stuck with a constant sense of danger and painful memories, you may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It can seem like you’ll never get over what happened or feel normal again. But by seeking treatment, reaching out for support, and developing new coping skills, you can overcome PTSD and move on with your life.

Most people associate PTSD with battle-scarred soldiers— and military combat is the most common cause in men— but any overwhelming life experience can trigger PTSD, especially if the event feels unpredictable and uncontrollable.

It is known to affect first responders, law enforcement officers, and other types of emergency workers. It can even occur in the friends and family of members of those who

went through the actual trauma. PTSD develops differently from person to person. While the symptoms of PTSD most commonly develop in the hours or days following the traumatic event, it can sometimes take weeks, months, or even years before they appear.

PTSD is a stress response that has become overwhelming, prolonged, and incapacitating following exposure to a traumatic or dangerous event. These responses can include re-experiencing symptoms from an event, such as flashbacks or nightmares, avoidance symptoms, changing a personal routine to escape having to be reminded of an event, or being hyper-aroused (easily startled or tense) that makes daily tasks nearly impossible to complete. Traumatic events can be shortlived or ongoing and can be experienced first-hand or by witnessing or learning about an event.

Examples of traumatic events include:

PTSD was first identified as a result of symptoms experienced by soldiers and those in war. It is estimated that more than 7.7 million people in the United States could be diagnosed as having PTSD with women being more likely to have the disorder when compared to men.

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The Difference Between

and A Normal Response to Trauma

The traumatic events that lead to post-traumatic stress disorder are usually so overwhelming and frightening that they would upset anyone. Following a traumatic event, almost everyone experiences at least some of the symptoms of PTSD. When your sense of safety and trust are shattered, it’s normal to feel crazy, disconnected, or numb. It is very common to have bad dreams, feel fearful, and find it difficult to stop thinking about what happened. These are normal reactions to abnormal events.

For most people these symptoms are short-lived. They may last for several days or even weeks, but they gradually lift.

However, if you have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the symptoms don’t decrease. You don’t feel a little better each day. In fact, you may start to feel worse.

A Normal Response to Trauma Becomes When You Become After a traumatic experience, the mind and the body are in shock. But as you make sense of what happened and process your emotions, you come out of it. With PTSD, however, you remain in psychological shock. Your memory of what happened and your feelings about it are disconnected. In order to move on, it’s important to face and feel your memories and emotions.

Signs and Symptoms of The symptoms of PTSD can arise suddenly, gradually, or come and go over time. Sometimes symptoms appear seemingly out of the blue. At other times, they are triggered by something that reminds you of the original traumatic event, such as a noise, an image, certain words, or a smell.

While everyone experiences PTSD differently, there are three main types of symptoms: Re-experiencing the traumatic event Avoiding reminders of the trauma Increased anxiety and emotional arousal

Symptoms of PTSD: Re-experiencing the Traumatic Event Intrusive, upsetting memories of the event Flashbacks (acting or feeling like the event is happening again) Nightmares (either of the event or of other frightening things) Feelings of intense distress when reminded of the trauma Intense physical reactions to reminders of the event (e.g. pounding heart, rapid breathing, nausea, muscle tension, sweating)

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Symptoms of PTSD: Avoidance and Numbing Avoiding activities, places, thoughts, or feelings that remind you of the trauma Sense of a limited future (you don’t expect to live a normal life span, get married, have a career) Inability to remember important aspects of the trauma Loss of interest in activities and life in general Feeling detached from others and emotionally numb

Symptoms of PTSD: Increased Anxiety and Emotional Arousal Difficulty falling or staying asleep Irritability or outbursts of anger Difficulty concentrating Hypervigilance (on constant “red alert”) Feeling jumpy and easily startled

Symptoms of PTSD in Children and Adolescents In children—especially those who are very young— the symptoms of PTSD can be different than the symptoms in adults. Symptoms in children include: Fear of being separated from parent Losing previously-acquired skills (such as toilet training) Sleep problems and nightmares without recognizable content Acting out the trauma through play, stories, or drawings Aches and pains with no apparent cause Irritability and aggression Somber, compulsive play in which themes or aspects of the trauma are repeated New phobias and anxieties that seem unrelated to the trauma (such as a fear of monsters)

Getting help for If you suspect that you or a loved one has post-traumatic stress disorder, it’s important to seek help right away. The sooner PTSD is confronted, the easier it is to overcome.

If you’re reluctant to seek help, keep in mind that PTSD is not a sign of weakness, and the only way to overcome it is to confront what happened to you and learn to accept it as a part of your past. This process is much easier with the guidance and support of an experienced behavioral health therapist or doctor.

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It’s only natural to want to avoid painful memories and feelings. But if you try to numb yourself and push your memories away, post-traumatic stress disorder will only get worse. You can’t escape your emotions completely—they emerge under stress or whenever you let down your guard— and trying to do so is extremely exhausting. The avoidance will ultimately harm your relationships, your ability to function, and the quality of your life.

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Osteoporosis Affects Men Too Osteoporosis gets plenty of press with older women, but older men would do well to assess their risk for this disease. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bone density loss in both women and men.

Its progression is silent, and without screening, it usually becomes evident when the person suffers a fractured bone from a low-impact activity. More than half, 55%, of all senior adults in the United States have osteoporosis. Until recently, osteoporosis was seen as a disease that affected primarily white, older women, but more research has shown that it affects both women and men of all races.

Current estimates indicate that osteoporosis affects two million senior men in the United States, with 12 million more at risk. As the population ages, these rates will only

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increase.

While osteoporosis appears to affect fewer senior men than women (one in five men compared with one in three women), the consequences for men are more severe.

For example, older men are more likely to die within a year of having a hip fracture due to bone loss. Unfortunately, due to a lack of understanding of the disease, older men are also less likely to be diagnosed with and receive treatment for osteoporosis after a fracture occurs. Considering this, men over 50 may want to be proactive and find out if they have osteoporosis so they can receive treatment for it before a fracture occurs. They can start by assessing their risk.

The same factors that place women at risk also increase the risk of osteoporosis in men. Those with a higher risk include those with the following: • Family history of bone fractures, especially hip fractures, due to

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osteoporosis • Smoking • Inactive lifestyle • Excessive alcohol use • Certain medications used over prolonged periods of time, such as corticosteroids, sedatives, antidepressants, and medications that inhibit the absorption of calcium • Low body weight and weight loss • Loss of height • Abnormally low levels of sex hormones • Gastrointestinal disorders that prevent the absorption of nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, vitamins D and K, phosphorous, and amino acids (all essential for bone health) Older men who have any of these factors should discuss their risk with their doctors and request a screening, although there is some controversy as to whether those test results can be interpreted the same for men as for women. They can also make lifestyle changes that will help decrease their risk, including decreasing alcohol intake, stopping smoking, increasing activity levels, and doing weightbearing exercises. Any dramatic lifestyle changes should only be done, however, after consulting with a medical professional. By taking action early, older men can tackle osteoporosis before it causes

significant bone density loss and help ensure they stay independent and active longer. If you would like more information on senior topics, or to find out how in-home care can help seniors continue to live independently, contact your nearest Comfort Keepers® office today.

References American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. (May 2009). Osteoporosis and bone health. AAOS Now. Retrieved from http://www.aaos.org/news/aaosnow/may09/ clinical8.asp.

International Osteoporosis Foundation. (n.d.). Facts and statistics. Retrieved from http://www.iofbonehealth.org/facts-statistics.

National Osteoporosis Foundation. (n.d.). Just for men. Retrieved from http://nof.org/ articles/236.

NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases–National Resource Center. (January 2012). Osteoporosis in men. Retrieved from http://www.niams.nih.gov/health_info/ bone/osteoporosis/men.asp.

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Whether it’s a sports injury or pain following a car wreck, there is often pain, and stiffness that limits your ability to work or play. The more common injuries affecting joints, ligaments and muscles require immediate treatment and most benefit from early rehabilitation.

There is a reason why all major universities have a rehabilitation staff ready to take care of their athletes. Starting the right treatment quickly can have a dramatic effect on recovery and safe return to sports. We learn from sports that the earlier an injury is treated the sooner an athlete can safely return to play. This approach will also help you get back to work or daily activities quicker. The evidence is clear, early treatment is better, and this applies to those who have had fractures or surgeries too.

The initial treatment is often given in the emergency department or by your family physician. Usually extensive tests, scans, and MRI’s are not necessary for a successful outcome. Physical therapy should begin within days of the accident. Early treatment is so important that the policy of Total Rehab Center is to have appointments available within 48 hours of referral for these types of injuries.

If you have recently had a car accident, fracture, injury or orthopaedic surgery, you need rehabilitation. At Total Rehab Center, our orthopedic and sports rehabilitation includes specialized programs that are designed to help you regain as much strength, balance, and flexibility as possible. If you don’t have a rehabilitation program after surgery or injury, your recovery time could take longer and you may never achieve a full recovery. Why risk your health by not getting our advice on your rehabilitation needs? We apply the same state of the art techniques to all our patients, which results in less pain and better outcomes.

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PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES COVERED BY ALL HEALTH PLANS If you have health insurance, there are several preventive health services available at little or no cost to you.

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Breast MRI provides new option for breast cancer treatment and diagnosis by

Tricia Neal

Breast cancer patients or women who are at a high risk for developing breast cancer now have the option to obtain a highly accurate image of their breast tissue right here in Somerset.

Radiologists and radiography technologists at the Imaging Center

of Somerset are the first in the Lake Cumberland region to have the capability of performing breast MRI’s on female patients.

An MRI is a non-invasive method of treating and diagnosing breast cancer.

The machine has a strong magnetic field which uses radio-frequency pulses to send off signals from a patient’s breast

tissue. These pulses are translated into an image. By the end of the procedure, approximately 2,000 images of the breasts are available for review.

A breast MRI is performed much in the same way any other MRI is performed. The patient lies very still while the machine encircles the body to obtain the images. In the case of

Pictured above: Lynda and Johnetta are shown with the 1.2 Tesla Open MRI where breast MRI studies are conducted. Lynda is holding the breast coil where the lady’s breast is placed for the exam.

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a breast MRI, however, the female patient lies on her stomach over openings - called “breast coils” - which accommodate her breasts, Dr. Paul D. Wooldridge explains. There is also an opening for the patient’s face, much like the “donut” on a massage table.

The patient must lie still for approximately 45 minutes, so she’s encouraged to relax, or even to take a nap, during the procedure.

“We spend a great deal of time making sure the patient is comfortable on the table, because she will need to hold very still. She can’t move at all,” explains Johnetta Denny, a registered radiography technologist and MRI technologist at the Imaging Center. “We use lots of pillows.”

The patient is able to wear scrub pants and a hospital gown which opens at

the front, so she is completely covered during the MRI. The first part of the MRI is done without contrast, Denny explains.

However, the last part is done using an injection of contrast through an IV which is placed in the patient before the procedure begins.

The open MRI produces extremely accurate images of a woman’s breast tissue. Wooldridge says this is the “most sensitive test,” catching 98 or 99 percent of abnormalities in the breast tissue. Digital mammographies, he says, catch about 70 percent of abnormalities.

“There is nothing more sensitive that will guarantee you don’t have cancer other than a mastectomy,” Wooldridge says.

Wooldridge says the MRI machine

located in the Imaging Center is more reliable than those which are available in mobile units because the fact that it’s located in a building helps the patient to be able to lie more still and allows the machine itself to be more stable.

Denny agrees that a permanent MRI machine is much more reliable than a mobile unit.

“When you move the machine around, the magnetic field isn’t going to be as stable as it would be in a permanent situation,” she explains.

“You need to be able to have repeatability between exams. If you have an exam every one or two years, you want them to be as similar as possible.”

While the test is extremely accurate, it isn’t for everyone, Wooldridge says.

“If your mammogram looks normal, a breast MRI would be overboard,” he

Dr. Wooldridge is shown in his office reading a breast MRI. This is just a few of the many images taken during the study. The hospital relies on a team of four experienced radiologists who read imaging studies – including the breast MRI. Hospital radiologists include: William M. Baker, M.D., Steven M. Eberly, M.D., Robert Morgan, M.D., in addition to Dr. Wooldridge.

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says. “That would be like trying to plant a flower with a backhoe.”

In most cases, insurance won’t reimburse patients for breast MRI’s unless the patient has a strong family history of breast cancer, has been genetically tested and has a mutation, or if she has undergone radiation treatments for a certain kind of cancer.

In certain cases, breast MRI’s are useful in other groups of patients.

Women with dense breast tissue can obtain a better reading from an MRI. Also, if a mammogram identifies an abnormality that’s hard to assess, Wooldridge says, an MRI can be helpful in honing in on the problem.

“On a mammogram, you’re looking at two views,” he explains. “An MRI looks at a 3-D image, so you’re getting to see the breast in its entirety.”

Breast MRI’s are also used on patients who have already been diagnosed with breast cancer to help surgeons

know the extent of the disease or to help them determine the best course of action. The progress of patients who are receiving chemotherapy treatments can be monitored with am MRI as well. A breast MRI can also be used to evaluate the progress of a patient who has undergone a lumpectomy and to evaluate breast implants to make sure there are no leaks or ruptures.

Denny says scheduling a breast MRI is a more complicated process than it might seem. Appointments are made based on several factors, ranging from the time of the patient’s last menstrual cycle to when and where the patient’s last MRI was performed.

Regular mammograms are also performed at the Imaging Center. Dr. Wooldridge says it’s recommended that women begin getting mammograms yearly beginning at age 40, and earlier if you have a history of breast cancer in your family. While a doctor must order

a breast MRI, any female can schedule herself an appointment for a screening mammogram. At the Imaging Center, both mammogram and MRI results are available within 24 hours.

---------Paul D. Wooldridge, M.D. is a radiologist who works at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital and at Somerset’s Imaging Center. As a Naval officer on a nuclear submarine, Wooldridge, a Tennessee native, learned how to operate a reactor plant - and this experience led to his interest in radiology. He went on to the University of Tennessee, and then attended medical school at UT - Memphis. During his residency, he worked in hospitals in Tennessee and Arkansas. He has been practicing in Somerset more than six years. Dr. Wooldridge is married, and has five children.

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Homeless Initiative:

Pulaski community and leaders dedicated to action and achievement by

Tim Minton

It started with a group of over 300 concerned citizens meeting in January concerning the increasing homeless population in Pulaski County. From this initial meeting, The Homeless Initiative has developed into an organizational structure, meeting monthly, comprised of dedicated members and groups within the community. From the onset, Steve Hall, religious community member, and Daisha Hall, Director of Housing & Community Development City of Somerset, have been involved with the initiative. Initially, they identified and addressed key issues and possible resolutions such as: funding, facility possibilities, transportation, other community models, and temporary action. They also created 26

an official contact registry to collect information and identify people, organizations, agencies, and businesses willing to help. In addition, they have formed a steering committee that is working on two objectives. The first is the urgent need to provide immediate help for the homeless people who come to the churches, government offices and existing non-profit organizations asking for assistance and to have something substantial in place before winter. The second focus is on the organizational structure that is needed to keep the initiative going into the future. These two issues have become the top concerns for the foreseeable future while the committee and groups continue to progress.

“Where were are at now,” relayed Daisha Hall “is trying to propose ideas

with what we have to work with.”

Hall continued, “We have organized two action teams for the purpose of long-term and short-term plans and resolutions.” With the short-term action group, they are constructing an organized emergency plan for those who need immediate relief. “It’s important to have an emergency plan when the severity of weather comes into play,” stated Hall, “that way we are not faced with another long, cold winter, or other weather elements, while not having anything in place when people ask for help.” For this emergency plan, Hall indicated they have been getting various local agencies and churches involved with helping to provide resources needed for emergencies with the homeless. Hall stated that the purpose is to have a short-term

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location for homeless people during severe weather and to have a warm, safe place to sleep or rest. “In addition to obvious funding, we have been asking for these groups and churches to donate or provide bedding, clothing, food, and so on,” stated Hall. “We’re not trying to re-invent the wheel,” Hall jokingly admitted, “We are just trying to develop some specific plan to provide resources by working in collaboration with the agencies and churches that we have in our community.”

For the long-term goals the action team continues to look at possible resources that can be provided and the ability to network these from the entire directory of participants who have agreed to assist. “We really do have many great resources here in Pulaski County,” hinted Hall. “We want to continue to work and partner with those agencies and groups who already provide great services,” Hall persisted. The organizers of the Homeless Initiative understand that a desirable, long-term goal is to be able to help those facing homelessness get back on their feet with helping them to find a housing solution. Of course, this often is accompanied with additional needs or assistance that have prevented the homeless from acquiring any residence or housing. Members of the action team continue to look at surrounding facilities and resources trying to determine what has worked well for their community and if it would work in Pulaski and Somerset.

They also continue to work on the organization of the initiative group to define a leadership structure. One of the substantial by products from the Homeless Initiative has been the Somerset Pulaski County Interagency Council (SPCI) website. The SPCI is an umbrella organization consisting of representatives from local government agencies, health institutions, non-profit agencies, schools, and members of the religious community. SPCI President Kathy Hall has been instrumental in developing the website that entails information for people to identify

resources and services available from agencies and groups in the community.

From this initial start-up site, they also plan to construct an official directory of participating agencies in the county that have agreed to help or assist with the homeless population. The website serves as a digital and resourceful tool for inquirers to register, look up, and utilize the available resources in Pulaski County for the homeless.

Members of the Homeless Initiative acknowledge it will take a joint

“My eyes have been opened up by the community...There have been so many people who have demonstrated a strong passion for this movement and for it to revolve and move forward.”

-Daisha Hall

effort from many people to produce a sustainable outreach for the homeless in our community. “We are progressing,” insisted Hall “but, it does take time.”

Alas, we are all guilty of living in a modern world where we expect immediate gratification. After all, it’s the informational age and we have the luxury of having technology at our fingertips to access immediate results.

However, what those involved with the Homeless Initiative have learned, and can agree upon, is the homelessness dilemma in Pulaski County is not a problem that can be fixed overnight.

Nor, should it be. In order to offer community resources to individuals and families that need a “hand-up” to get back on their feet, it involves careful planning and collaboration from many: local government, non-profit agencies, medical care professionals, businesses,

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churches, and participants from the community at large. The effort aims to provide the most reasonable and efficient resources coincided with the most logical, realistic financial funds available. And, they will continue to meet monthly to work on its progression.

Thus far, the Homeless Initiative appears to have continued support and interest from the community. The organizers have asserted that productive developments have transpired since the homeless initiative began. With the understanding of its complex dilemma, they also realize it can’t be fixed immediately. However, they continue to explore options and resolutions. “I don’t want people to have given up hope that nothing will happen because it’s not moving fast enough,” insisted Hall, “We have been able to accomplish a lot through this community movement; but it can’t realistically happen overnight, we continue to work on it.” Hall relayed the message that it will carry on as a community involvement plan relying upon help and volunteers.

“My eyes have been opened up by the community,” responded Hall, “There have been so many people who have demonstrated a strong passion for this movement and for it to evolve and move forward.” She reiterated how Steve Hall has been an excellent facilitator with the Homeless Imitative public meetings and with helping to organize partnerships from many agencies and leaders in the community.

They continue to encourage anyone interested with helping or volunteering to contact them. For more information, you may contact either Daisha Hall or Steve Hall at: Daisha Hall Housing & Community Development City of Somerset Cell) 606.383.0166 dhall@cityofsomerset.com or Steve Hall steve_hall@windstream.net.

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“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.”

––Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Finding

Inspiration Every Day

by

Catherine Pond

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What inspires you? There is inspiration all around us.

There can be a creative force that seizes us to do a project, practice an art form, or write a book. There are people who are inspirations in our lives. There is the calming beauty of nature. There is a quiet church or a roaring congregation—or finding spiritual moments walking in the woods and fields.

There is beautiful music from all realms and periods in history, even in the changing birdsong of the seasons.

Inspiration itself, a spark, if you will, captures our attention and compels us forward to do something. There is also religious inspiration and those forces from others that start political and social movements. The trick, of course, is the follow-through but forget all of that for the moment and focus on the idea, the kindling and then the slow burn of what is to come.

More often, if you’re serious about creating something tangible, you need to stop waiting for motivation and inspiration to strike you and simply set a schedule for doing work on a consistent basis. Of course, that’s easy to say, but much harder to do in practice.

The root word for “inspire” means the “drawing in of breath,” the breathing in, “an inhalation.” It is the absorption that comes before the work. It’s what captures our attention and compels us forward. It’s that bit of a gasp that we take into ourselves, the energy that provides the fuel for creativity or a project that we ultimately “breathe out” and create or complete.

Can we be inspired by other people? Only the individual

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do, so throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails.

Explore, Dream, Discover.

–Mark Twain

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“Thoughts let us into realities. Neither miracle nor magic nor any religious tradition, not the immortality of the private soul is incredible, after we have experienced an insight, a thought…

We cannot make the inspiration consecutive. A glimpse, a point of view that by its brightness excludes the purview is granted, but no panorama. A fuller inspiration should cause the point to flow and become a line, should bend the line and complete the circle.”

––Ralph Waldo Emerson

can say. I have found inspiration in certain friends and family members, with writers and creators of fine art, music, and architecture. Then there are those quiet unassuming people in my life who have been farmers, teachers, bakers, and neighbors.

Recently I have been inspired to downsize our things: from antiques, books, clothes, to more recent clutter and paperwork. Too. Much. STUFF! It is a journey and one that many begin at midlife when they realize they are getting older, their children are moving on, and they need to downsize.

One particular book has taken hold worldwide with over 2 million copies sold. Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up is a small, easy to read book that is as much philosophical as it is a practical guide for going through your stuff. Her mantra is “keep only what sparks joy in your heart.” You are to go through your space and things, category by category, item by item, and ask this question: “Does it bring joy?” In other words, am I inspired to keep it?

It is harder than it seems and yet other decisions can be made quite fast when asking this question.

“The real problem,” Kondo writes, “is that we have far more than we need or want. Once you learn to choose your belongings properly, you will be left only with the amount that fits perfectly into the space that you currently own.” In recent decades we, as a society, have accumulated so much stuff that the storage industry is booming. Our things, and “the things we carry” or inherit, are crippling us.

We are now going through many boxes we haven’t opened in eight years: we not only found enough to bring to auction, we were able to reexamine the items we’d hidden away. And after forgetting you even have something, it can be easier to let it go.

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about clutter but I have been very much inspired by her approach and philosophies. Within the home I started with my office space—it is now peaceful, spacious, even tranquil. I’m ready to hang my favorite photos, prints and paintings. I have room to bring in a comfortable stuffed chair. I have been able to throw things away without guilt.

I am inspired to be in the room more often and can

“If a new view of life or mind gives us joy, so does new arrangement. I don’t know but we take as much delight in finding the right place for an old observation, as in a new thought.”

––Ralph Waldo Emerson

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now write without the distraction of things on my desk waiting for attention. My desk faces in, towards the door, away from the window, the computer near the wall and my back to our surrounding farm. [Some people like to write against a wall or in a small enclosed, windowless space to avoid distraction. I at least need light and air and a bit of space.]

On a recent visit my daughter saw my efforts, liked the new look and cleared room, and the first thing she said was, “Mom, don’t you want to face the window so you can be inspired by the beauty of the farm?”

I will likely reconsider my desk position but right now I’m inspired to keep it right where it is. It works and the arrangement will no doubt inspire future seizures of writing, planning, creating. And now I’m inspired to keep going, until every thing in every nook and cranny in our home, every box in storage, has been asked, “Do you spark joy?”

Catherine Seiberling Pond is a freelance writer for Health & Family Journal

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A Complementary Approach to Healing What makes Fleming Wellness Center so unique is that we use the latest technology to determine exactly what herbs will balance your body. We believe that when your body is balanced you will feel better and be a healthier you. Have you ever wondered what kind of herbs your body needs? How can you be sure they can help you?

This is where an Electrodermal Screening Machine comes into the picture.

What is Electordermal Screening?

This machine is a non invasive/ painless way of testing the acupuncture points (also called meridians). No needles are used.

You will hold a metal rod in one hand and the practitioner will

gently press on an acupoint on the other hand with a metal wand.

Adam Fleming (Herbalist)

This will give the practitioner a reading through a computer. The practitioner can test things like viruses, parasites, bacteria, and

numerous other environmental factors. The practitioner can also test emotions and outside influences that may also effect your health. Homeopathic remedies, herbal tinctures, and or enzymes are tested on the machine until a balanced reading is given. It is truly a revolutionary modern way to see exactly what herbs will bring your body back into balance.

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How to sleep better at night

The National Sleep Foundation notes that adults between the ages of 26 and 64 need an average of seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Such a sleep schedule may be ideal, but many adults juggling work and family find it

difficult to get seven hours of sleep per night, much less eight or nine.

While there may not be any way for adults to get more sack time at night, there are ways for men and women to get a better night’s rest so they can

· Stick to a schedule.

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of restorative sleep that can help you maintain adequate energy levels throughout the day. To ensure you get a better night’s sleep, go to sleep at the same time each night and wake up at the same time each day. Try to stay true to your sleep schedule on weekends, resisting the temptation to sleep in later or stay up late on Friday and Saturday nights. · Nap effectively.

Men and women who have the time to sneak in a nap may find that napping is a more effective way to make up for inadequate sleep than sleeping in late in the morning. Effective napping allows men and women to recharge without affecting their ability to fall asleep at night. Napping in the early afternoon and keeping nap time to between 20 and 30 minutes can provide the energy boost you need and help you make it through the after-dinner hours without feeling drowsy. Such drowsiness can lead to post-dinner periods of dozing

that can make it difficult to fall asleep come bedtime. · Adopt a nighttime ritual.

The NSF notes that a relaxing nighttime ritual that is noticeably different from the hustle and bustle of the rest of your day can help your body adjust for sleep, increasing the chance that you will get a more restful night’s sleep. Relaxing ways to unwind before climbing into to bed to fall asleep including reading a book, listening to calming music or taking a warm bath.

Once you find something that works, stick with it. · Find time to exercise.

Studies have shown that men and women who exercise regularly benefit from more restful nights’ sleep. Finding the right time to exercise is essential, as many people find that exercising right before bed elevates their heart and stimulates their body in ways that make it difficult to fall asleep. Exercising in

the early morning can provide more energy throughout the day, and come bedtime your body might be more ready to fall asleep. However, if you find yourself exercising at the expense of your sleep, try to find another time to get your workout in. · Ensure your bedroom is sleep-friendly.

The NSF recommends maintaining a relatively cool temperature between 60 and 67 F in your bedroom for sleeping.

In addition, eliminate any potential distractions, such as light and noise, that can negatively affect your ability to fall asleep. Humidifiers, eye shades or even machines that generate white noise can effectively counter any distractions that you cannot get rid of on your own.

A good night’s sleep is essential to human health. Men and women struggling to get adequate, beneficial sleep can employ a host of strategies to improve their quality of life.

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How to avoid

unhealthy habits at the office

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, working professionals spend an average of 8.5 hours per day at work. Many professionals spend much of their time at work sitting down in front of a computer, which can be detrimental to long-term health.

Staying sedentary for long periods of time can contribute to a host of health ailments, including being overweight and obese.

But professionals who work in offices can take various steps to ensure all that time at work is not having an adverse affect on their overall health.

· GET OUT OF YOUR SEAT. Modern workplaces are built around sitting, so workers must find some time to stand up and stretch.

Sitting too long can compromise posture and lead to craning of the neck for looking at the computer screen.

Get out of your chair, walk around the office and get the blood moving in your body. · PACK YOUR LUNCH. Bringing lunch to work puts you in greater control over the foods you are eating. You can pack a healthy and diverse selection of foods. Don’t forget to also bring some snacks that

offer a healthy mix of protein and carbohydrates to keep your energy levels up.

Otherwise, you may succumb to the temptation of the lunchroom snack machine. · TAKE FREQUENT BREAKS. Stale air inside an office environment can make you feel fatigued and less productive. Also, spending too much time behind your desk may contribute to feelings of stress and tension.

Use every opportunity possible to get up and leave your office. Instead of sending an instant message or making a phone call to a coworker, visit him or

Getting up and moving around is key to good health while on the job.

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her in person.

Use your lunch hour to get outside instead of eating at your desk. Plan a brief, mid-afternoon walk outside of your office to clear your mind and get some fresh air. · DISINFECT SURFACES OFTEN. Oftentimes, when one person at the office gets sick, many others soon follow. Colds and the flu can spread rapidly in close quarters. Keep your desk drawer stocked with some alcohol swabs or disinfecting spray and routinely clean your keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, and desk surfaces. You also can wipe off door handles and knobs around the office if you want to be proactive. · REST YOUR EYES. Close your eyes and look away from the computer monitor every 20 minutes. Focusing on objects of varying distances can help keep the eyes strong and reduce fatigue.

It’s not difficult to remain healthy at work. Breaks, exercise and watching what you eat can help.

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June 2015 Calendar Should there be a change in location, date or time for any Senior Friends event for which you have pre-registered, we will notify you prior to the event.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5 BUNCO LCRH Conference Center, Ste B & C, located in the basement of the hospital.

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Beginners welcome! Come learn how to play BUNCO! Senior Friends Members come and bring a $5 Donation for Relay For Life and spend the afternoon with “Friends.” A perfect time for fun, fellowship, and refreshments.

Senior Friends will provide the prize for the winner and the lowest scorer.

Reservations are required and must be received by Thursday, June 4. Please call (606) 678-3274 to reserve your spot.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12 CHURCHILL DOWNS Departure time: 7:30 a.m.

Estimated time to return to Somerset: 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.

For Senior Friends that have made prior reservations for the Churchill Downs trip.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21 HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TUESDAY, JUNE 16 CANCER SURVIVOR DINNER Pulaski County High School Doors Open - 5:30 p.m.

Dinner - 6:00 p.m.

Cancer survivors may bring 1 guest and are encouraged to RSVP by calling (606) 678-0203.

THURSDAY, JUNE 18 MOVIE-N-MUNCH LCRH Conference Center, Ste. A, 1:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, JUNE 9 “Dolphin Tale 2”- Rated PG DINE WITH THE DOCS The team of people LCRH Conference Center who saved Winter’s life 5:30 p.m. – Complimentary Dinner reassemble in the wake provided by LCRH of her surrogate mother’s 6:30 p.m. - Speaker: To be announced passing in order to find her Topic: To be announced a companion so she can Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each remain at the Clearwater Marine Hospital. month for a complimentary dinner and an informative program presented by leading FRIDAY, JUNE 19 medical specialists. Dinner begins at 5:30 PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP pm in the Chatters Café & Grill. Program 10:00-11:00 a.m. Small Dining Room begins at 6:30 pm. Call (606) 678-3274 for A support group for persons affected by your required reservations.

Parkinson’s disease - open to persons with Parkinson’s disease, their family, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 caregivers, and friends. For additional GET ACQUAINTED BRUNCH information please call (606) 678-3274.

LCRH Conference Center, Ste. A 9:15 a.m. - Breakfast in Chatters Café & FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 6:00 P.M. Grill SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 6:00 A.M. 10 a.m. - Presentation RELAY FOR LIFE OF PULASKI Please stop by the Senior COUNTY Friends office to pick up LOCATION: The Center for your free meal ticket.

Rural Development - indoors Have you ever been a Senior Stop and visit us at the LCRH/ Friend? Our free breakfast is designed Senior Friends site. All of us to offer you a free one-year membership have been touched in some if you have never been a member before. way by cancer, whether it Come to this “Get Acquainted Brunch” has directly affected you, a family and enjoy some delicious food while member, or a friend. Sign up to be a hearing about all the benefits of your free participant with the LCRH/Senior Friends NEW one-year membership – a $15 value! team and collect donations from friends Call (606) 678-3274 for your required and family to support the American Cancer reservation by Friday, June 5th.

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American Cancer Society will be accepted in the Senior Friends office through June 19th. Call (606) 678-3274 if you would like to be part of the LCRH/Senior Friends team. There is a special Survivor Site at the event for all Cancer Survivors to celebrate with food and fellowship.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23 MONTHLY MEETING SENIOR FRIENDS 26th ANNIVERSARY LCRH Wellness Park 6:00 p.m.

Senior Friends members please make plans to join your 26th Anniversary Celebration.

This will be our traditional Pot-Luck Dinner. Senior Friends will provide the meat, bread and drinks. We’ll have a huge anniversary cake and will need all of you to help make this a real party! We’d like for everyone who has been a member since this chapter started to participate in blowing out the candles on the anniversary cake. Call (606) 678-3274 by Tuesday, June 16th for your required reservation.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25 BIRTHDAY PARTY LCRH Conference Center, Ste A 2:00 p.m. –4:00 p.m.

It’s time for those June “Senior Friend” babies to come and party. Bring a friend and share an afternoon of fun, games, delicious cake and ice cream. Call (606) 678-3274 by Thursday, June 18th for your required reservations.

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Quality Counts Isn’t it nice to know when you need quality imaging services you don’t have to travel far...

When it comes to your family, we know Quality Counts.

With our state-of-the-art equipment, like the Open MRI, along with our team of highly skilled professionals, you can rest easy knowing that at The Imaging Center - our focus is on You. OUR IMAGING SERVICES DEXA Scan:

Open MRI:

Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) is a test most commonly used to measure bone mineral density and is one of the most accurate ways to diagnose conditions such as Osteopenia and Osteoporosis, which is most often found in women after menopause.

We understand having an MRI can be challenging if you are uncomfortable in closed-in spaces. That’s why we proudly offer Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) using an Open MRI machine. MRI is a technique which uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create images of the soft tissues and organs of the body with great detail. The Open MRI provides high quality images and patient comfort.

Mammography and Breast Imaging: The greatest weapon in the fight against breast cancer is early detection. Digital Mammography provides clear images for detection of abnormalities in breast tissue. Breast Ultrasound, often used as a follow-up to an abnormal mammogram to achieve a more accurate diagnosis is also available.

And we are proud to announce we now offer Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging, utilizing our Open MRI, when more detailed images are required.

X-ray: Used to examine bones and cavities, and also to look for swallowed objects with ease. X-rays allow doctors to see through soft tissue in the body.

Modified x-ray procedures are available to look more closely at softer tissue, such as intestines, lungs and blood vessels.

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