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“How Do I Know if My Aging Parent Needs Help?” When we are around our parents, we may still see them as the invincible adult of our childhood; the commander of our day, the primary caregiver and disciplinarian. However, if your visits home are few and far between due to geography, you may have begun to notice the fact that your folks don’t get around as well as they used to. “Should I be concerned?” “Is it time for assisted living? Chances are your Mom and Dad may need a little helping hand around the house. “What should I look for?”
Pictured from right are Jodi Wood RN BSN President, Janelle Pakan RN Community Liaison, Nicki Zepernick Human Resources and Scheduling, and Stefanie Gainer Office Manager/ Accounting
There are a few signs that can indicate a need for assistance; not necessarily a big move, but perhaps the occasional in home help. •
Confusion and forgetfulness
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Poor appetite, not eating regularly or an unbalanced diet
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Mismanagement of their medication (more on this below)
This is a common concern among aging adults and caregivers of seniors. Whether the medication is for an on-going condition like high cholesterol or a temporary drug due to a recent illness or injury, keeping track of medication accurately is challenging.
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Kitchen mishaps like leaving the tea pot on to boil or the heat on under an empty pan
To make matters worse, Medicare doesn’t cover prescription set-up or medication management.
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Walking in their neighborhood and becoming disoriented
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Unsafe driving habits
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Lonely, depressed
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History of falling (More on this below)
So where do you turn? Visiting Angels in Akron is offering a service that will help get you setup and even keep your medicines managed going forward. Once a month we visit you or your parent and:
Old age sneaks up on us all and your parents may appear perfectly healthy and yet still need a little bit of assistance.
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Pick up new or updated RXs from pharmacy
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Put together pills in pill boxes
“Did I Remember to Take My Pills Today?”
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Education you or your parent on the medication system
Did you know mismanagement of medication is one of the leading causes of hospital readmission and even death in older adults?
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Answer questions throughout the month from client or their caregiver/family member
The older we get, the more medication, vitamins, and other preventative pills we seem to require. Some are twice a day, others are with meals, still others are once a day at the same time each day.
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Conduct on-going discussions with doctors on your behalf
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Management medicine changes or additions
If I can’t remember where I put my car keys, how will I ever manage my medication?
Some of the Visiting Angels of Akron employees, including owner Jodi Wood, RN, are registered nurses and are also certified to review medications and be aware of any possible interactions between medicines. We can come in once for an initial medication set-up or come back on a regular basis thus relieving you from the stress of ensuring your loved one’s medication is accurately managed. Medication is meant to help keep us healthy but if, through poor medication management, we don’t take our pills when we need to, they can have an adverse effect. “My mom is falling and doesn’t think it is a big deal… luckily she hasn’t hurt herself…yet”
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Did you know that falls are the second leading cause of accidental death in the United States and 75% of these falls occur in older adults? Eight Tips to Reduce the Risk of Falling Here are eight tips to help reduce the likelihood that you or your loved one will experience a fall in your home: Dress appropriately. Rubber-soled shoes offer the best traction when walking across a variety of surfaces. The days of spiked heels and slippery dress shoes are over. Create a fall-safe environment. De-clutter your rooms and walkways, reduce the number of throw rugs and make sure that frequently used items in the kitchen and bath are on the shelves that can be reached without a step stool. Check your medication. It may be time to have a professional examine your medications to see if they cause dizziness or a propensity to an equilibrium problem. Remember that Visiting Angels offers a Medication Management program. Use assistance devices. Handrails, bathmats, raised commode seats, shower handles, grabbing poles, canes, and walkers are all helpful tools that reduce the likelihood that you’ll have a fall in your home. Consider saying no. Say no to carrying the laundry up and down the basement stairs. Say no to dragging the 50 pound bag of dog food in from the garage. No to taking the trash to the curb on icy winter days. It is far better to delegate than recover from a nasty fall. Ask for help. Along with saying no comes a request for help. You might think that you don’t want to be a burden, but people are longing to assist. You have been there for decades offering your help. Why not give someone else a chance? Slow down. If you miss the phone on the first ring – no worries. If it was important, they will call back. Avoid rushing and hurrying. Often falls happen when we aren’t paying attention to what we are doing because we are in a hurry. “I am so busy with my job, my kids and taking care of the house… I am exhausted, but I know that mom really needs me… I feel so guilty!” 3 Ways to Care for the Caregiver Are you so bogged down with the day-to-day responsibilities of caring for your loved one, your home and your job that you fail to take care of yourself? Studies have shown that being a caregiver, particularly those in the middle of caring for an aging parent and their own children suffer from To advertise call 440-390-8778 or email brandy717@cox.net
depression, lack of energy, anger, weight gain and a feeling of isolation. In an article about Caregiver Burnout on WebMd, the author has this to say: Don’t forget about yourself because you’re too busy caring for someone else. Remember, taking care of yourself is not a luxury; it is an absolute necessity if you’re going to be an effective caregiver. Recognizing burnout and doing something about it are two different things. Here are three tips that can help you ensure that you are also receiving the care you need so that you are adequately prepared to assist your aging parents: Make time for yourself. Put yourself on the calendar. Even just an hour of “me” time can make the difference in your levels of stress and ability to handle challenging situations. Make time for a bubble bath, a movie or just an hour to sit and read your favorite novel. Scheduling these mini vacations help to rejuvenate and replenish your personal energy. Ask for help. Don’t try to do everything yourself. Ask your neighbor, church members, friends and family to assist you. If possible, hire someone to do the cleaning or laundry. When you ask for assistance, you give a gift to someone close to you who wants to be helpful but doesn’t know what to do. Maintain a healthy lifestyle. It sounds clique but eating healthy foods, drinking plenty of fluids, getting regular exercise and sleeping at least 6-8 hours each night will help ensure you have the strength necessary to continue to be a caregiver to your loved one. You are just as important as the ones you care for so make sure that you take good care of you! Visiting Angels can help. Give us a call and one of our skilled and friendly caregivers will spend some time with your loved one so that you can take time for yourself; go shopping, to the movies or just have a few hours for your own thoughts. We are available to visit your home on a regular basis or just once depending on your needs. When you are around your parents do you immediately revert to your ten-year old self? Are you motivated by a desire to please, constantly hounded by things you feel you “should” do and weighed down by guilt that you wish you were doing something else? You are not alone. When Visiting Angels of Greater Akron was founded 14 years ago, we were motivated by a desire to offer an alternative to aging adults who
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wished to stay in their home as long as possible, but perhaps needed some help with the day-today activities. Our clients are really more like extended family and our caregivers become a welcome member of your home; helping the older adult and provided much needed respite for caregiving adult children. We’ll come spend time in your home doing the laundry, basic cleaning, meal preparation, taking care of your parent so that you can have a few much needed hours to care for yourself. Living a life filled with guilt leads to unnecessary stress and depression. Allow us to be that friendly helping hand. About Visiting Angels - Summit County Visiting Angels, Summit County is one of the few home care options owned and operated by a licensed registered nurse. Jodi Wood, RN, BSN, opened Visiting Angels in 1999 and offers a wide range of in home services from light housekeeping to medicine management; one time visits to daily care. Visiting Angels provides seniors and adults with the needed assistance to continue living at home. All care givers are experienced and employed by Visiting Angels and their offices are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visiting Angels, Summit County is located at 10 Northwest Ave. Suite 200, Tallmadge, Ohio 44278 and services Akron, Tallmadge, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Hudson and surrounding areas. For more information contact 330-733-1532, or visit us online at www.visitingangels.com/akron.
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Walking on Water I have wanted to walk on the water for a very long time now. The storms have been raging! Is it my age? Everything hurts. Life is slamming in from every direction. I am tired, restless, frazzled. The obituaries are no longer lists of names of strangers…they are people I know. They are no longer the ones who have lived long, productive lives .They are young fathers and small children. The captured and tortured are relatives of my church members and students of my friends. It is all so close and I wait in terror for it to hit again. How close will it come? If I don’t move or breathe too hard, will it not see me and leave me alone? Schools are hit by murderers and tornados. Animals are abused. The economy crawls to recovery. My cat is afraid to go out and roam. Two minutes on the back porch and he is back in the kitchen. I am just like him. I have no wander lust, no spirit of adventure. Far away places are filled with terrorists and danger and disease. The “bad” news blasts into my consciousness 24 hours a day from the press, television, radio, internet and social media. It is relentless and threatening and I have bought into it. Don’t let the children out to play. There is a sexual predator on every corner! We have entered a dark age. I have beckoned the light. I have invited a priest to bless the house today and to pray against a spirit of anxiety. He sprinkles drops of Holy Water about. Several drops fall on my cat, who jumps on my lap uncertain of what is happening. The priest prays for Eric who is cleaning my windows with newspaper of all things. Eric says that newspaper cleans better than anything leaving no streaks or smudges. The priest prays over pictures of my son, daughter in law and grand children. I pile up photos of friends and family and we pray for them all. He prays over the “man cave”…a special request of my significant other. He prays against anxiety, depression, illness, accidents, financial worries, losing loved ones, pain, pain, pain. We crumple all of the pain up like newspaper and render it a changed substance. With God’s help, we transform it into something that cleans the windows and allows the light in. Evil is a force to be battled. We are calling in the troupes. No weapon formed against us will prosper. We pray and pray and pray until we feel certain that we too can calm the storms with our faith and triumphantly walk on the water.
Sandra Lee The Cover “Collecting Angels” You can never have too many angels. Jodi Wood is Angel Supreme for sure. She is more than a pretty face as she runs a very large company with over 70 employees, all of whom are as sweet is she is. (Learn more about it on pages 2 and 3). The philosophy of the group is nurture, protect, support! I am so glad to know that she is there when you need a shoulder to lean on for home ANGEL health care. We both wore white….guess we were in a To Lean On Meet Jodi Wood, President mood of purity. With her gorgeous red hair, she could of Visiting Angels of Greater Akron wear anything and look great! As for me, well don’t underestimate the power of CONSIGNMENT. I am wearing a St John’s suit which I swear to you I saw at a retail shop for $3000….yep….I said three thousand dollars in a Manhasset, New York boutique. I spotted it at one of my favorite consignments months later for a fraction of the cost and grabbed it. Our center section shows you some of my favorite haunts for consignment shopping. The cover photo is by Ken Love and my hair by Lee Hendrikson of The Hair Specialist of Hudson. Fifteen Spa kept me together with mani/pedi, massage, facial and their priceless touch of class. Great service/fair prices. I only work with the best! Serving and Empowering the Women of Summit, Portage and Stark Counties
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Resiliency By Barbara Medlock, R.N., M.S.N Co-Facilitator, Summit County Suicide Prevention Coalition When you have resilience, you harness inner strength that helps you rebound from a setback or challenge, such as a job loss, an illness, a disaster or the death of a loved one. If you lack resilience, you might dwell on problems, feel victimized, become overwhelmed or turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as substance abuse. Resilience won’t make your problems go away — but resilience can give you the ability to see past them, find enjoyment in life and better han-
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and feelings, both physically and emotionally. • Be proactive. Don’t ignore your problems or try to wish them away. Instead, figure out what needs to be done, make a plan and take action. Becoming more resilient takes time and practice. If you don’t feel you’re making progress or you don’t know where to start consider talk-
ing to a mental health provider. With guidance, you can improve your resiliency and mental well-being. If you or someone you know is in crisis, the Lifeline is available 24/7 at (800) 273-TALK (8255). If you are interested in becoming part of the Summit County Suicide Prevention Coalition, call (330) 762-3500 or email at preventsuicide@ admboard.org.
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Never Waste Your Pain By Dick Innes
Please grant that I shall For those who are suffering with pain, there is a 12 step group created by Pastor Neal May of the Faith Fellowship Church in Macedonia. Pastor May has written a book about to be published called CHRONIC/ Living with Pain, Looking for Hope.
Never waste my pain, for…. To fail without learning, To fall without getting up, To sin without overcoming, To be hurt without forgiving, To be discontent without improving, To be crushed without becoming more caring, To suffer without growing more sensitive, Makes of suffering a senseless, futile exercise, A tragic loss And of pain,
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Not an Ordinary Massage Danielle Schlea, known as Danielle Hopkins for the previous 16 years, has practiced Massage Therapy in Hudson since 1997, and is now located in Salon Fifteen. A 1991 graduate from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree with Excercise Science background, Dani had experience operating work site health centers and promotion prior to entering the massage therapy field. It was an easy transition for her as she focuses on deep muscle therapy, and many of her clientele have athletic backgrounds themselves. She has received clients coming from area doctor and physical therapy offices and athletic trainers, as well as Akron Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine Physicians. Even the local running shoe store, Vertical Runner, has great rapport with her, referring many of their ailing runners. Dani has been certified in Orthopedic Massage for the past 9 years. She has great focus to get to the root of the problem and answer questions about why clients’ bodies are in pain. “It’s like a puzzle to me. When a person gets on the massage table, I listen to what they tell me about their physical issues before I begin any body work. I have an ability to find structural problems they don’t realize they have.” Dani works very “deep” so this isn’t your typical relaxation massage. “My clients come to me for a reason and they trust 12
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me because I try very hard to gage the massage pressure to what the individual can handle. Some need more, some less. The key is to listen to the client.” The age range of clients is from 8 years old to 88 years old. She uses a structural integration concept. “The body is a lever and pulley system. so you need to understand the mechanics of how the body compensates for itself. I don’t think enough massage therapists take that information into account. Even if you just want a regular ‘relaxation’ massage, chances are you still need the structural body work. I haven’t worked on anyone who doesn’t!” Dani tells her clients that we live in a “flexoholic society”, meaning everything we tend to do on a daily basis requires us to bend forward at the waist, and that’s where problems begin. “It is part of my job to educate the client in posture to help free themselves of the pain they are creating. You can correct your posture every minute of the day. So over time, with the conscious effort on the clients’ part and my massage work, they will feel better and know how to keep themselves strong.”
Massage therapy works side by side with any medical doctor, chiropractor, physical therapist, or acupuncturist. “The concept is to get you feeling better, sooner,” says Dani, “and to find a therapist who works for you.” Her schedule is typically booked solid for 2 weeks ahead, and clients are often booked 2 months ahead to assure needed time slots. “I often say I have the best job in the world because people cannot wait to see me and don’t like leaving. It’s a very gratifying field, and I love being able to help people who are in pain to either see the pain alleviated or have it gone completely.”
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SPRING Back Into Your Step Sandra Lee Surrounds Herself with the Best at Stow-Kent Chiropractic!
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Body Story Telling and Reiki By Sandra Lee What is the story your body is trying to tell you? Tell your story and relieve your pain. Have you been told that the source of your severe pain or deteriorating physical health cannot be clinically identified? Do you have a chronic pain that ends with the word “syndrome” or Fibromyalgia where you cannot find relief or understanding? Is the pain so bad and so chronic that it has reduced your joy and faith in life? Are you diagnosed with pain for any reason that makes you feel you are in crisis and even your medications seem to be betraying you? Mary Jane Brigger has a new approach to responding to these dilemmas that I was fascinated to learn more about. I went to talk to her about her practice in Soul Care Experience. She is a Certified Body Story Expert and Reiki Master/Teacher who helps
people spiritually understand the emotional, spiritual and physical reasons their bodies have developed a chronic or terminal illness. Mary Jane employs along with her Reiki, her Body Story Telling techniques. I went with a lower back pain. Half the world is suffering with that syndrome. There are dozens of physical reasons such a pain can develop and they are all worth discovering and we should bring them to our awareness. Clearly there was a fracture that xrays spotted. It was minor. It would heal. Clearly there was a very significant vitamin deficiency. Pills and nutrition could help. Clearly there is the aging process and the possibility of thinning bones. Measures could be taken to address that issue. But what I was looking for was the underlying emotional circumstances that started the trouble to begin with. I found myself saying things to Mary Jane like “this is eating me alive” referring to the stress I had been under the past two years. “If this continues, I fear it will go cellular and really do some serious damage” Then, I would say things like “this stress and sadness is more that I can handle. It is just too
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heavy!” My verbal expressions described in detail the incidents of the last two years and then connected those incidents to patterns that threaded all the way to when I was 4 years old. Mary Jane was a marvelous listener and guide to help me piece the mysterious parts together. With her help, I was beginning to find ways of telling a different story….changing the script….singing a new song. This pain had the power to unearth buried trauma and expose it to a deep emotional and spiritual healing. Balance, comfort and wisdom emerge. I continue to do all that is medically necessary to address health issues. But with Mary Jane’s help, I have a very different dialogue with my doctors and practitioners that is holistic and inclusive of this “story” of mine. So when the doctor asks me what the story is, he gets quite an earful! Most doctors today are quite sensitive to the body/mind syndrome and with an acute listening ear, they are able to take advantage of the insight of a patient who does not arrive clueless about the larger picture. We are all in this together.
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A Hot Date with Jesus:
When an Old Lady Refuses to Fear the Reaper By Amanda E. van Brakle
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“Boy, I’m sure glad the girl is coming to give me a manicure. I’d hate to go with my nails looking like this. You know what? I can’t swallow anything. I’ll have a fresh manicure, but I’ll starve to death!” My sister, Lindsey, is a scientist at heart. In addition to many previous engagements in medical and/or scientific fields, you can count her among the ranks of those who are able to work with people in their last stages of life. I always viewed this as an incredible gift to have. Heaven knows I couldn’t do it. It made sense, then, that as she, our sister Samantha, and I met in the parking lot of an assisted living facility a few weeks ago, she felt the need to brief us on what we might expect. “She may understand everything that is going on. She may not. She’s very thin. She has a difficult time talking and she isn’t able to swallow. I just want you both to know what we might be walking into so that no one is surprised or upset.” Samantha and I nodded in understanding and we made our way to the reception desk in the lobby, swift and businesslike. We were there to visit our great, great Aunt Olga. Yep. Two “greats.” She was our oldest living female relative on my mother’s side. The sister of my mother’s maternal grandmother. The matriarch. Despite the giant sign at the reception desk which read, “LAUGH!” everyone was quiet and careful, as though if they just stood still enough, Death wouldn’t be able to find them. As if Death was just like the T-Rex in Jurassic Park and her vision was based on movement. We got to her room, took a collective deep breath, knocked, and entered. Samantha, the diplomat and ambassador of the three sisters brightly greeted her with, “Hi, Aunt Olga, how are you?” Even though she could barely speak above a whisper and she was about the same weight as a four and a half foot tall feather, we could still make out her characteristic raspy voice with the faint hint of a Brooklyn accent. “I’m dying!” she replied and then laughed heartily. “Isn’t it hysterical? I can’t believe it, but I’m dying!” None of the three of us knew how to react at first. Was she upset? Was she out of her mind? Did she mean that she was dying actively – at that very moment? Personally, I didn’t know what the hell to do or say. That is until she looked down at her chipped nail polish. To advertise call 440-390-8778 or email brandy717@cox.net
Without missing a beat or breaking a sweat, Samantha asked, “Well… are you okay with the trade off?” Aunt Olga paused. “Yeah, I’ll take it.” It was then that I realized that she was fine and it was okay to laugh with her. She was just being herself. Sarcastic and real. Earthy and raw. She spoke with wisdom, irony, and an excellent sense of comedic timing. “I hope the manicurist hurries up, though…” “Why?” I asked. “Got a hot date?” “Yeah, I got a hot date, alright. I got a hot date… with Jesus! You know… I was never very good at being religious…” All three of us responded in tandem, “Yeah, neither are we…” She nodded. “Some people think that you have to do everything just so, otherwise you’ll be wrong. You know what I think? I don’t think God has time for all that. I think you just try to be nice and good and kind. Believe me, when you get to the end, none of that other stuff really matters. What you do and what you don’t do… it doesn’t make that much of a difference. So the best I can say... is just do whatever you damn well want!” She spoke openly about her feelings on death. She wasn’t afraid at all. She was actually working out ways to joke with whatever entity came to retrieve her when the time came. We weren’t sure if she was talking about Jesus or God or the Grim Reaper, but it didn’t really matter. The three of us were spellbound by her wit and with how willingly she shared her feelings. She was an open book and we were lucky to be allowed to read a few pages. “I think what I’m gonna do when he comes to get me… I think I’m gonna say, ‘Wait! Wait! I’m not ready yet!’ I’m so old! What do you think he’ll say?” “Wouldn’t it be funny if he was just like, ‘Oh, okay, I’ll come back later,’” I asked. She waved her arms in the air, laughing at the thought of whoever was going to come for her calling her bluff
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and said, “Hang on, I was kidding! Let’s go!” She talked about how she couldn’t eat normal food any longer and how she hated the food (even though, she said, “they try”). She talked about how the doctors wanted to give her something for her nausea. “I can’t take pills, so they’ll want to give me some kind of a liquid. I’m gonna tell ‘em no. I’m not gonna die with a bad taste in my mouth!” I had always thought that my matter-of-factness and dark sense of humor came solely from my father. That afternoon – truly one of the most memorable afternoons that I have spent with another human – I realized that it went much further back than I thought. I realized that I had another woman to thank for what some view as my strangeness. There is no way to adequately thank her. There is no way to do that afternoon any sort of real justice. One of the reasons I’m writing about it is because she asked me to. “Amanda,” she said, “I want you to remember this. Every word. And write it down! You ever wanna tell someone a funny joke? Tell them this!” “I will. I promise.” “It’ll be even funnier if I’m still alive!” As you may have already surmised, she is not still alive. As I sit here typing, it has been less than twentyfour hours since she has passed away. I hope she is doing everything she ever wanted to do. I hope she is chain-smoking and having cocktails and seeing shows in Vegas. I hope she is travelling all over the world with her sister. I hope her body works perfectly and that she is eating the most delicious meals. I hope she is laughing and cracking jokes. I hope she understands what her life meant to me. As my sisters and I left that day, we were all laughing hysterically. Cackling, even. Geriatrics and staff alike watched us all the way to our cars, side-eyeing us as though we were calling too much attention to everyone. Some glared as though we were the reapers. But death is everywhere. Death is everywhere and death has a sick sense of humor that some people get and some people don’t. One thing I can say is this: Once you learn to start laughing with her and welcome her in, you realize that she’s a part of all of us and that she’s not such a bad gal after all.
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10 Benefits of Personal Training By Sandra Lee Several months ago, my doctor recommended that I get some regular exercise and some weight training to strengthen bones. “The old grey mare, she aint what she used to be”. I knew that without support, I simply would not get the job done and I want to work for another twenty years so it was important to me to do the right thing. I started asking around to see who the best trainers were in the area. Again and again, I got good reports about the trainers at Fit 4 All, so I contacted them and began working with their trainers. I now go three times a week and am so grateful to be getting this help and support. There are so many benefits to hiring a personal trainer. Here are ten of them: 1. Improve Your Overall Fitness. surveys show the primary reason people hire personal trainers is to get professional assistance to improve cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility, endurance, posture, balance and coordination. A personal trainer will monitor your progress and fine-tune your program as you go, helping you work your way off plateaus. 2. Reach or Maintain a Healthy Weight. Body fat reduction, weight reduction or management, body shaping and toning can all be achieved with the aid of a qualified personal trainer, who can help you set realistic goals and determine safe strategies, all while providing the encouragement you need. 3. Learn to Stick to It. Sticking with well-intentioned plans is one of the biggest challenges exercisers face. Qualified personal trainers can provide motivation for developing a lifestyle that places a high priority on health and activity. A personal trainer can help you brainstorm ways to
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overcome your biggest obstacles to exercise. 4. Focus on Your Unique Health Concerns. Surveys show that 50 percent of personal trainers clients have special medical needs, such as arthritis, diabetes or obesity. A personal trainer can help you with these or other issues, including low-back pain, rehabilitation from injury and pre/postnatal training. Your personal trainer can work with your physician, physical therapist or other health care provider to plan a safe, efficient program that will speed your recovery or enable you to reach your health goals. 5. Find the Right Way to Work Out. You will learn the correct way to use equipment, and appropriate form and technique for cardiovascular work and freeweight training. 6. Stop Wasting Time. Get maximum results in minimum time with a program designed specifically for you. Workouts that use your strengths and improve on your weaknesses are efficient and effective. 7. Learn New Skills. Want to improve your tennis game, learn to ski, become an in-line skater, golf like a pro, better your weekend basketball game or get ready for a wilderness adventure vacation? An individualized program can improve your overall conditioning and develop the specific skills you need. 8. Enhance Your Mind, Body and Spirit. A personal trainer can act as a doorway to new personal growth experiences. Many personal trainers provide mindbody activities, such as yoga or tai chi sessions. Your personal trainer may help you uncover new insights about yourself or find potential you didn’t realize you had.
9. Benefit From the Buddy System. What could be better than making a commitment to regularly meet with someone who will provide you with individualized attention and support? 10. Take Charge of Your Program, and Do It Your Way. With the right personal trainer, you can find the exercise program that works best for you. Are you more comfortable with a demanding program or a gentler approach?
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+RQRULQJ WKH 3DVW 5DFLQJ IRU WKH )XWXUH Excitement is growing for Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio’s 2013 Race for the Cure events. “The Race is our primary source of funds for grants that serve breast cancer patients in our service area,� said Sean Shacklett, Executive Director of Komen Northeast Ohio. “With strong support from our community and increased participation in the Race, we can make an even greater impact in the fight against breast cancer.�
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This year, Komen Northeast Ohio will host two Race for the Cure events that each feature a Survivor Ceremony, 5K Race/Walk, Kids Dash, and sponsor expo. The Race celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. Akron will continue the tradition it began last year with the QG $QQXDO $NURQ 5DFH IRU WKH &XUH RQ -XO\ . Bob McCormick, co-chair of the Akron Race, is grateful for the enthusiasm behind the event. “It has been an amazing ride preparing for our second Race. Support continues to grow and we hope to double the participant level from last year. Seeing folks come together for such a great cause is truly heartwarming.� The Akron Race for the Cure will begin at Firestone Stadium and end at Firestone Country Club. On 6HSWHPEHU , Komen Northeast Ohio will celebrate 20 years of 5DFLQJ IRU WKH &XUH LQ &OHYHODQG. Audra Avarello,
Komen Northeast Ohio is grateful for its community partners. University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, a long-time supporter of Komen, returns as the 2013 Northeast Ohio Presenting Partner. Local presenting sponsors include the Bridgestone Invitational and Giant Eagle. In the past 20 years, Komen Northeast Ohio has raised more than $20 million. Up to 75% of funds generated through events like the Race stay in the community for education, outreach, screening, and survivor support programs. The remaining 25% helps fund research through the national Susan G. Komen Grants Program. To register for the Race for the Cure, go to www.komenneohio.org. Donations can be made online or mailed to: Komen Northeast Ohio, 26210 Emery Rd, Suite 307, Cleveland, Ohio 44128.
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Special Interest
Aggressive Collection Efforts by the County Prosecutor’s Office Pays Dividends One of the duties of the county prosecutor’s office is to collect delinquent real estate taxes and assessments through the tax foreclosure process. The county treasurer makes referrals to the office from the delinquent land tax list compiled twice each year by the county auditor and treasurer.
JOHN D. FERRERO Stark County Prosecuting Attorney
John D. Ferrero, Stark County Prosecuting Attorney said that “In the last few years there was an increase in delinquent taxes, and consequently the number of cases handled by my office has increased.” He further noted that since 2009, “The office has handled over 1,400 cases. Over ninety percent of the recovered funds goes to the school districts in the county.”
Stark County Prosecutor’s Office 110 Central Plaza South Suite 510 Canton, Ohio 44702 Phone: 330-451-7897
A case commences with a referral from the county treasurer requesting the commencement of collection proceedings involving a delinquent parcel of real estate. Prior to the filing of a law-
suit, a demand letter is sent to the owner of the property requesting immediate payment of the delinquent amount or directing that suitable arrangements for installment payments be made to the satisfaction of the Treasurer. Although a demand letter prior to filing a lawsuit is not necessary, it is our effort to allow the owner of the property to resolve the matter without incurring the additional costs associated with a lawsuit. In the event a resolution of the matter is not obtained as a result of the demand letter, a lawsuit is filed and the matter is concluded with a sheriff sale of the property. The owner has the opportunity to redeem the taxes by payment in full or by making satisfactory payment arrangements prior to confirmation of the sale by the court. At that point the owner is responsible to pay all delinquent taxes, assessments, interest, penalties and court costs. Once the sale is confirmed by the court, redemption is
no longer permitted and the property is transferred by deed to the purchaser and taxes and court costs are paid. Approximately 30% to 40% of all cases filed result in a sheriff sale of the property to third party purchasers. Approximately 25% of sheriff sales result in no bid and no sale causing the property to be forfeited to the state. It should be noted that the tax foreclosure process is essentially an “in rem” process which means that no personal judgment is rendered against the owner for any tax liability. The tax obligation is satisfied through the sale of the property. The aggressive collection efforts of the prosecutor’s office has resulted in $7,922,000.00 collected from properties on the delinquent tax list for the years 2009 through 2012. This successful effort has been made possible by the cooperative efforts of the county prosecutor’s office and the office of the county treasurer.
Ohio Center for Broadcasting “Where Broadcasting Careers Begin” The Ohio Center for Broadcasting provides a realworld learning environment. The Ohio/Illinois Centers for Broadcasting has six campuses, three in Ohio (Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland), two in Illinois (Chicago and Lombard, IL) and one in Denver, Colorado. Our seventh campus will open early in 2013 in Miami, Florida. Since 1986, our curriculum spans all aspects of radio, television and digital media. Our program is” hands-on” intensive. Within each campus houses countless radio recording studios, greenscreen video rooms, and 18
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state of the industry editing bays. The Cleveland campus has 12 recording studios and all have been outfitted with Sam Broadcaster and Adobe Audtion 3.0. The television studios use green screen Tricaster technology. The project based work is taught by industry professionals who are passionate about their careers and eager to share their skills. Our specialized curriculum coupled with our Career Services department gives our students a distinct advantage in today’s competitive job market. The Ohio Center for Broadcasting Cleveland campus graduates 175 students
a year through our one-year, nationally accredited program. In 2012, our career placement rate was 79%. Alumni often return as guest speakers to share their practical experience with future broadcasters. Through its efforts, the Illinois and Ohio Centers for Broadcasting are educating the next generation of broadcasters.
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Special Interest
Leave it to the Pros! It’s a beautiful day and like so many professional people living in a home where every resident is working full time and over time, I have no time for any real deep cleaning. I am so grateful to the pros who come and go and help me to keep the house in respectable order. The windows have not been cleaned in a very long time and I wince at the prospect of bringing someone in to do the job. They will huff and puff for sure and likely criticize me for being so negligent. By Sandra Lee
I met Eric Lund one day when I saw his bright yellow SERVICEMASTER truck tooling around Hudson. I kept telling myself to grab a pen and write down the number of the business. I prodded myself…”C’mon, your windows haven’t been thoroughly cleaned in years and your light carpeting is in desperate need of attention and your wood floors could use a cleaning and polish and your deck needs power washing and your high chandeliers and fans are so dusty!” and on and on and on! Of course, I couldn’t find a pen. Then I pulled into the bank to make a deposit from the car and there was that yellow truck again! I followed it like a stalker and hunted Eric down. “ Hey”, I yelled, “ I need a lot of help! Can we talk?” And so it started. I’ve been calling Eric ever since to do the work I simply cannot do. I don’t have the time. And I clearly don’t have the strength. And I don’t have the proper equipment to do it all. Eric has the time, the strength, the equipment and one more thing…the most wonderful manners and gentle spirit. It is highly personal to bring someone into your home or place of business and allow them access to your space. It is good to leave such work to the pros but what pros? It is important to have a reference. Eric, you have one in me. Great attitude, great skill, great job!
ServiceMaster Of The Western Reserve Whether you’ve experienced water loss in your home or business, or you’re simply looking for professional cleaning service done right, you’ve come to the right place. As America’s most trusted name in cleaning and restoration, our friendly, licensed professionals are here to deliver peace of mind with fast response, expert service and guaranteed satisfaction.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES • Carpet/Deep cleaning • Upholstered furniture cleaning • Power washing: house siding & decks • Window washing inside & outside • Chandelier, ceiling fan cleaning
COMMERCIAL SERVICES • Office cleaning; daily, weekly, custommade • Green cleaning • Carpet/deep Cleaning ServiceMaster of The Western Reserve, which started in Hudson in 1992, offers Heavy Cleaning and Disaster Restoration Services. The owner, Eric Lund has been a part of the Hudson community since 1971. He has been a member of the Hudson Chamber of Commerce for 20 years. We service: Hudson 44236, Stow 44224, Munroe Falls 44262, Tallmadge 44278, Cuyahoga Falls 44221 44222 44223, Macedonia Northfield 44056, Sagamore Hills 44067, Solon 44139, Aurora 44202, Streetsboro 44241, Kent 44240
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Mary Faktor’s
The Six Ages of
WOMAN
WHAT: THE SIX AGES OF WOMAN Comedy Show with Mary Faktor WHEN: Thursday, September 12th SHOW TIME: 7:30pm OPTIONAL DINNER TIME: 5pm - 6:30pm For Dinner Reservations, call 330-454-5000 Special Dinner Buffet available for only $10.95 WHERE: The McKinley Grand Hotel, 320 Market Avenue South, Canton, Ohio, 44702 SHOW TICKETS: $25 (order online with Visa, Master Card or Discover) at: www.SummitCountyWomensJournal.com CASH BAR: Special price cocktails in the pub and ballroom before, during and after the show
Canton is delighted to welcome Mary Faktor’s One Woman Comedy Show, THE SIX AGES OF WOMAN, to the beautiful, historic, McKinley Grand Hotel Ballroom on Thursday, April 11, 2013 & Thursday, September 12, 2013. This popular PG-13 comedy show is praised as the perfect “Gals Night Out or Couples Date Night.” A member of the Screen Actors Guild and Global Speakers Federation, Professional actor and motivational speaker, Mary Faktor brilliantly delivers her hilarious presentation to sell-out audiences of all ages throughout the United States. You’ll “laugh til your face hurts” with her portrayal of her character, “Vicki Zawicki” as she ages 50 years through a series of six phone calls to her best friend, Madge. Although you never see Vicki’s husband or kids, you’ll know them all quite intimately by the end of this smash-hit 75 minute show.
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Watch time pass before your eyes as Vicki changes from starry-eyed teenager discovering love, to newly wed bride full of romantic dreams, to expectant mother anticipating her ideal family, to harried housewife of overly active children, to menopausal working woman, to grandmother trying to recapture the romance with her husband now that the kids are grown. You’re sure to see your own life during some part of Vicki’s metamorphosis, and you will no doubt laugh at yourself while
“Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry…and your doctor will prescribe Prozac.” doing so. If you’re looking for a fun, entertaining, stress-relieving night out, the universal humor of THE SIX AGES OF WOMAN is the
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perfect solution. It’s been praised as a great “bonding” experience for multi-generations of women...young mom, middle-aged grandma, greatgrandmother, favorite sister or aunt. And don’t let the title fool you...MEN LOVE IT TOO! A specially priced, OPTIONAL DINNER is available for those who wish to dine in the McKinley Pub prior to the performance. DISCOUNTED DRINKS are also available before AND after the show, where Mary will join the party. For OPTIONAL DINNER RESERVATIONS, call the McKinley Hotel at: 330-454-5000 To order THE SIX AGES OF WOMAN show tickets, go to: www. summitcountywomensjournal. com - (Master Card, Visa or Discover accepted) Don’t delay...order your tickets today. Seating is limited and Mary’s show is usually a sell-out. To advertise call 440-390-8778 or email brandy717@cox.net
WHO IS MARY FAKTOR? Mary is an actor, speaker, writer, workshop facilitator, business owner, life coach, and acting coach. She is a member of SAG-AFTRA, Global Speakers Federation, and is a graduate of The Second City. Mary is featured in several films, including American Splendor (with Paul Giamatti), The Winner Is (with Jerry Springer), Light Up Like Las Vegas (with Wayne Newton) and two soonto-be released indie films, Made in Cleveland (with Robin Svoboda & Leon Bibb), and The Wind Is Watching. Mary books other variety entertainers and speakers through her agency, Faktor’s Talent Network in Hudson. For more information on Mary, visit www.MaryFaktor. com
Take a step back in time when visiting the McKinley Grand Hotel where you receive Presidential treatment and service at every turn!
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The McKinley Grand Hotel is a full service boutique hotel located in The McKinley Grandof Hotel is easily accessible from all major interstates andThe is close tohotel all major attractions in Canton suchgraciously as the National First the heart downtown Canton Ohio. features 165 Ladies Museum & Library,guestrooms, The Canton Classic Car an Museum, Motorcars heated Portfolio is located on premise with free admission, thefiMcKinley appointed indoor pool, a full service tness Monumentcenter and the worldthat famous Pro of Fame are just moments awaya– full all of thisservice is just a start of things to see and do in Canton. is Football openHall24 hours a day, restaurant; McKinley Grandand Hotel a fun friendly pub; Thorpe’s Market Avenue Grill 320 Market Avenue South Thorpe’s Market Avenue Pub. Canton, OH. 44702
The McKinley Grand Hotel is easily accessible from all major 330-454-5000 interstates and is close to all major attractions in Canton such as Visit us on the web at www.mckinleygrandhotel.com the National First Ladies Museum & Library, The Canton Classic Car Museum, Motorcars Portfolio is located on premise with free admission, the McKinley Monument and the world famous Pro Football Hall of Fame are just moments away – all of this is just a start of things to see and do in Canton.
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Can You Protect Yourself? By Sherri Bevan Walsh Summit County Prosecutor Local and national news has been providing almost nonstop coverage of the miraculous story in Cleveland of three women missing for a decade who finally escaped their captor. This is an incredible story that brings hope to the many families whose loved ones have disappeared. This story also raises the question of what you would do if someone tried to attack or abduct you. Would you know how to defend yourself? When I was a young assistant city prosecutor, a serial rapist attacked me as I was getting into my car. It was 8:30 on a weekday morning. There were other people on the street. I remember noticing a man walking toward me and having an uneasy feeling as he came closer. I casually
watched him until he passed by. After he passed, I chastised myself for being nervous around a harmless stranger in broad daylight and got into my car. That’s when the rapist opened my car door and attacked me. I had not seen him come back. Fortunately I was able to fight off my attacker using techniques I had learned at a self-defense class. I had practiced those moves because I thought they were fun. I never expected I would actually need to use them. But when I found myself in a very dangerous situation, I remembered what to do. Not every woman is that lucky. Crime does not only happen at night in dark alleys. I am living proof that attacks can happen anywhere at any time. And the best way to fend off an attacker is to be aware of your
Classes are open to women of all ages. No registration is required. Bring a group of friends or come alone. Either way, you’ll learn something and have fun doing it.
surroundings and familiar with basic self-defense moves. I think it is so important for women to know how to defend themselves. No one wants to believe they could be a victim, but the truth is that it could happen to anyone. And you need to be prepared. That is why I am hosting a series of female self-defense classes throughout the summer and fall. These free, two-hour classes cover the basics of self-defense, from verbal techniques and simple wristbreakaways to escaping choke holds and what to do if your attacker forces you to the ground.
For more information on upcoming Mother-Daughter SelfDefense classes, contact April Wiesner at wiesner@prosecutor. summitoh.net or (330) 6432800. Or check out our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/ SummitCountyProsecutorOffice.
SHERRI BEVAN WALSH
A single self-defense class can’t teach you everything you need to know. But even if you only remember one thing from the class, the class was worth it. That one thing may just save your life.
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Tips on Developing a Solid Marketing Strategy Unique to Your Brand By Emily M. Kelly, Business Development And depending on what you want to Representative, Metisentry, Akron, Ohio. market, there are a lot of wonderful In our last issue, we talked about key ways to do that. And it is an extremely components to a user friendly website affordable means of doing so, when that showcases your company’s core executed effectively. competency. A good, solid website is critical for visibility and acts as an online billboard. However, these days, it is also important to have a social media presence, and here is why. Social Media affords companies two key opportunities that did not exist in the past: “viral marketing” and the ability to “interact” with their audience.
I always tell my clients to take on one form at a time, starting with the one that most effectively reaches their target market. I encourage them not to try to master every platform at once, so that they don’t become overwhelmed. As far as effective content, I always recommend informing others, no matter what you Viral marketing is essentially “creating are selling and to recognize people’s buzz” … meaning ‘your audience shares accomplishments, birthdays and life your content with their audience and milestones. bigger things happen.’ We all know One of the greatest things about that the best and most inexpensive way social media is that it puts a “face with of growing your business is through a name”. Having been in sales most of word of mouth. Social media affords my career, faces and names come pretty companies the opportunity to garner easily to me, but many people struggle, testimonials and allow your “fan base” and it helps to have a way of connecting to PUSH your message forward to their those two things. connections, therefore broadening your We will talk about email newsletters in network and creating more “buzz”. the next issue, but for now, I encourage Secondly, in contrast to the past you to investigate a social media platform where consumers could only “view” a like Facebook or Linked In, to start, and website, and contact the company by consider adding one into the mix by the email or phone, now it is important end of the year. to incorporate social media in order For what it’s worth, that’s my two cents. for companies to *interact* with their existing and potential customers, and for If you need help setting forth a roadmap them to interact with you. The point of for your sales and marketing strategies social media is to engage your network. for 2013, or if you need help with To advertise call 440-390-8778 or email brandy717@cox.net
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I was delighted to visit Doggy Go Go and Kitty Ga Ga over the weekend. Wow! This is no ordinary pet grooming salon. The animals were literally breathtaking as they pranced into the waiting arms of their proud owners. This is as good as it gets in this field and I was really surprised at how reasonable the prices were. It was also a great shopping space for unusual gifts and gourmet items for pets. Let me tell you a little about it and about four women there that you should know. Vivian Lee, the owener is a highly trained, award winning groomer, skilled in hand scissoring and trained by a world famous champion groomer. To Vivian, grooming dogs is an art. Natalie is the first cat groomer in the state of Ohio who received the Master certification from the National Cat Grooming Institute of America. Monica is an animal rescuer and a well trained groomer. Her compassion enables her to offer extra help to special needs dogs. Sarah is a complete pet stylist and pet care specialist.
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Screw the Scale By Amanda E. van Brakle
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Since I was about six years old, I’ve been the “fat girl.” I think at six, I probably wouldn’t have been considered obese, but I was not railthin like all of the little girls at school. I was always taller, darker, more muscular, rougher. Suffice it to say, I was no Disney princess and even at that young age, I knew it. Somewhere around nine or ten years old, I became actually fat. I ate for comfort at home and then went to school and got mercilessly made fun of. And around and around we went. The ruthless taunting tapered off in high school, but my body image never really changed. I don’t really have a clear concept of what I look like and I have struggled with bouts of depression, bulimia, drug use, you name it, either on the never-ending quest to become thin, whatever that means, or to forget about how godawful I was feeling. The funny thing is, I have no idea what I weigh. This isn’t because I don’t ever step on a scale. In fact, I’ve stepped on a lot of scales over the past few weeks - some of them several times in the same day (or hour, or minute). There is the scale at home. It’s a fifteen year old model that my husband brought from his mother’s house when he bought his condo a few years ago. I am the heaviest on this scale. I won’t reveal the number, but suffice it to say that I could probably push almost all of you out of a sumo ring if I wanted to. Then there is the scale at the doctor’s office. I was just there and I am ten pounds lighter at the doctor’s office than I am in my house. To advertise call 440-390-8778 or email brandy717@cox.net
Then there is the scale at work. I was on that one when I had to go through my “biometric screening” (one of the joys of open enrollment). Surprisingly, that is my favorite scale. I’m an entire twenty pounds lighter on the scale at work than I am on the doctor’s scale (30 pounds lighter than I am at home, for all of you math whizzes). After this screening, I was feeling pretty good about myself. I’ve been working really hard to get healthier. I’ve changed my diet. I’ve gone from basically laying around all the time to going to CrossFit three times per week. I’ve changed my entire lifestyle, actually. And I felt so good when that number was so low. I felt worthy of my own praise. Like I could be proud of my hard work. The bubble burst when I went to the doctor’s office, though. I still weighed less than I did the last time I was there. I was able to lower my dose of anti-depressants, partially because of weighing less and partially because of all of the working out. My overall health has improved quite a bit over the past few months. But damnit if that number didn’t make me feel terrible. Maybe it was because I was a chubby kid and other kids would always ask how much I weighed, not in the curious way that kids sometimes ask rude questions, but more so with a tone of anticipating being able to make fun of the fat girl. Maybe it’s because I still feel like my middle school self and I can hear my peers chanting cruel names while I just stand there, fighting back tears, feeling too small (or too massive, as the case may be) to defend myself.
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Maybe it’s the voice of one of my first boyfriends, telling me that he is breaking up with me for another girl because, “my friends are jealous of me when I’m with her. She’s just... hotter.” But wait a second. I’m not in high school anymore. Or middle school. Or elementary school. I’m thirty freaking years old and I have better voices to listen to. My husband’s voice, who tells me I’m beautiful and strong every single day. My sisters, who tell me they love me and that they are proud of me. A good friend who says she’s proud of me every time I finish a CrossFit workout, regardless of how long it takes me or how much of a mess I am at the end of it. All of my friends and family who have nothing but affirming words and encouragement. Most importantly, there is my own voice. The voice that I have to use to remind myself that my health, wellbeing and worth have little to nothing to do with the number that pops up on whatever scale on which I happen to be standing. The voice that reminds me that two months ago, I couldn’t do a sit-up, a squat or run further than about ten yards (I can do all of those things now). The voice that reminds me that I am stronger every single day. That my hard work is worth it because it is for me. When I listen hard to my own voice is when I can look straight at the scale - any of the scales - and definitively say: screw you.
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Resale/Consignment/Buy-out shopping is bigger and better than ever. With 25,000 of these specialty stores throughout the country, savvy shoppers are looking fabulous and spending even less for their shopping finds. Northeastern Ohio has a proud history of recycling clothing and all other objects with many stores in our area ahead of their time. Our current membership of our resale group N.O.R.A. is larger than ever and we meet to discuss specific ways to promote our industry and get exposure for our individual shops.
Niches are often apart of our discussion and our group welcomes this print media to share our specialties. For example, did you know that if you have a swimwear need from size 4-5x, Fashion Finds Boutiques at the Hartville Market Place has hundreds of new bathing suits at reasonable prices all year long? Here is a list of other N.O.R.A. Stores and some specialties that makes them a stand out in our area. 4 Ladies & More: Look your best at a fraction of the cost in our ladies Apparel & Accessories Avenue Antiques: Huge selection of Vintage Costume Jewelry, Vintage Clothing, Furniture and Pottery Curiosity Shop: Upscale consignment shop with unique jewelry pieces Encore Resale Fashions: Experience Encore, 11 rooms of clothing and accessories including a Large selection of Homecoming, Prom,Wedding & Mother of the Bride (Groom) Dresses and Gowns Fashion Finds Boutiques: Two locations of fashions and accessory treasures featuring a large inventory of new swimwear sizes 2- 4x
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opping at it’s Best Gerri’s Closet: New accessories and Designer Handbags and so much more Glitzy Finds: Friendly Staff ready to serve your Fashion and Accessory Needs Round 2 kids: Children’s Resale along with NEW specialty items for girls and boys
Bottom line, resale shops are no longer about price savings .They are still about great bargains, but now they also include designer and unique products, and good old fashioned customer service. We hope you visit our shops soon and we are confident that you will be back. Paula of Encore Resale Fashions
Twice is Nice Consignments: Affordable fashions for the family and home Twila’s Treasures: Beautiful brand name clothing for all sizes with an excellent selection of women’s clothing for all sizes from petite, regular and Plus sizes. We hope it is evident that the shopping choices in North Eastern Ohio are unique and plentiful. If you are a reader who has never ventured into these stores treat yourself and a friend for a great shopping experience and take a trip to visit them. If you have a favorite shop that you only go to you might consider trying some other stores on the North Eastern Resale Association list (N.O.R.A.).
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2nd Hand Treasures A Win/Win Situation 2nd Hand Treasures is a very easy place to photograph. It seems there is a beautiful scenario at every turn. Who wouldn’t want to shop around there for fabulous home furnishings and clothing at remarkable savings? The consignment shop is hip and cool and was founded in 2009 in North Canton, Ohio. Since then, the original shop has grown to over 7000 square feet of shopping with more than 500 consignors. So how does everybody win? The premise of the business is simple: Proceeds from every sale are divided between the Consignor, 2nd Hand Treasures, and Local Charities. To date, 2nd Hand Treasures has donated over $16,000 to charities! Their goal is to provide clean, gently used furniture, home décor, clothing and accessories at thrift-shop prices. They research items brought in for consignment
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and have a selection that ranges from antique, to vintage, to brand new and still in the original packaging. There truly is something for everyone at 2nd Hand Treasures! New items arrive every day so you never know what you may find. The store is different every time you visit. If you love shopping and love an adventure, 2nd Hand Treasures is the place for you! But visit often as the merchandise goes quickly. Stop in and you’ll be HOOKED! You’ll never pay retail prices again.
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Do You Fear That Divorce or Bankruptcy Will Tear You Apart?
By Sandra Lee for Susan Lax Attorney, Susan Lax, knows what to do to protect your nest egg or to help you re-build your life. You do not have to ‘lose your shirt’ or sacrifice your dignity!
Divorce A lot of people just stay in unhappy marriages because the economics are more than they can contemplate. They look at what they’ve built and divide it in two and it isn’t enough. Susan Lax advises that you “value your marital assets smartly so that you can salvage, not sabotage your future.” Here are ten essentials when preparing for divorce: 1. Organize your files. Have your papers in one place and in coherent form… banks, tax information, etc. You can do it! 2. Know the numbers. Keep your own inheritance separate and know what is liquid. Plan a living alone” budget way in advance of actually living alone. 3. Become financially secure. Stash some funds, get a job, get necessary education – build your war chest. Your survival is at stake here. 4. Improve your credit. Get credit in your name. Pay
down debt. Good credit is a freedom option. 5. Avoid large financial decisions. When a marriage is shaky, watch out for large assets being manipulated. 6. Hold your ground. Stay in your house until you’ve consulted a lawyer. If you are close to a ten year marriage – stick it out a bit. Your social security benefits are at risk. 7. Consider children. If you want custody, be a model caretaker and leave them out of as much conflict as possible. 8. Keep your calm. Solve issues in the presence of a third party. 9. Insurance. Be sure you are the irrevocable beneficiary. 10.Contact a lawyer. There is no substitute for good advice.
Bankruptcy In 2005, more than 1 million women were expected to file for bankruptcy, outnumbering men by about 150,000 if trends hold. In that same year, a nationwide survey by Visa USA and the Consumer Federation of America found that 42 percent of women who responded had less than $500 in emergency savings, and 55 percent of women age 25 to 34 did no maintain an emergency savings account of at least $500.
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Women’s higher number of bankruptcy protection filings reflects a complex set of social barriers to financial security; lower earnings, less education about money and, often, sole responsibility for raising children. By 2010, 1 in 6 single mothers is expected to file for bankruptcy. “When people wonder why women are in more financial trouble, it’s because they earn less, they live longer, they get less support, they get sick, and they have huge obligations to their children,” says Karen Gross, a professor at New York Law School. According to Jill Miller, president of Women Work, a nonprofit network, “Nine of 10 times, women file for bankruptcy because they’ve lost their jobs, experienced a medical emergency of because of divorce or separation. The facts belie the myth that women are filing because they are irresponsible and frivolous spenders. That’s just not the case.” Often women persuade their husbands to file when men, who are too proud, are in desperate circumstances. Filing for bankruptcy is never an easy decision, but being in debt is stressful financially and emotionally. A good lawyer can…
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foreclosures – credit cards – cash flow. 3. Steer you to excellent counseling. If you feel you need bankruptcy protection, you need to talk to an attorney in order to review all of your options. But what you must know is that you have options. Do not suffer in silence – Talk to an attorney!
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Our Gift of Inspiration to You.... The Summer Day by Mary Oliver
Who made the world? Who made the swan, and the black bear? Who made the grasshopper? This grasshopper, I meanthe one who has flung herself out of the grass, the one who is eating sugar out of my hand, who is moving her jaws back and forth instead of up and downwho is gazing around with her enormous and complicated eyes. Now she lifts her pale forearms and thoroughly washes her face. Now she snaps her wings open, and floats away. I don’t know exactly what a prayer is. I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down into the grass, how to kneel down in the grass, how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through the fields, which is what I have been doing all day. Tell me, what else should I have done? Doesn’t everything die at last, and too soon? Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?
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Women Can Retire Twice as Rich By Dee Siegferth
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Women pride themselves in getting the best deals on almost anything. Women are Planners and Doers! It is more challenging for most women today. Many of our parents had pensions; 401ks, and they could count on Social Security. Today Women are Business owners, working full or part time and handling multiple responsibilities with no pensions, 401ks or guarantees. To top it off, today’s women have experienced more life changes than our parents; such as divorces, job losses, relocation changes, or dealing with family illnesses. The real financial road block for women is they simply cannot find the time to put “their financial future first.” The Solution for busy Women is to make their Retirement and Financial plans Automatic! For example, if you or someone you loved started saving $25.50 automatically in an IRA account, you would be creating your own future retirement income. In this example, you would have saved $1326 a year. If you contributed this amount for 15 years growing at 6% return, you would have an IRA account with nearly $36,000 in it. By increasing your contribution each year, your IRA money will continue to grow! When Women take this challenge and put their Retirement Financial “360” Life Plans on automatic, they comment that they do not even miss the extra cash that they have deposited in their automatic retirement portfolio, traditional IRA or Roth IRA account, life insurance policy or college fund. If any disaster or hiccup happens in their lives, they have a plan in place which includes their Wills and Important Documents.
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Why consider an IRA? According to Ed Slott, the Nation’s IRA expert and PBS Educator, “Opening and saving even a little in an IRA is important because (1) Money in IRAs grow tax-deferred! You are not taxed on your growth until you take the money out after age 59 ½. (2) You can deduct your full Traditional IRA Contribution on Your Tax Return depending on your modified adjusted income. (3) You have Investment Freedom – You can invest in varied types of investments, such as stock or mutual fund portfolios, tax deferred annuities, and CDs based on your tolerance to risk. What is your vision for your Retirement? Your “360” Life Plan is based on that vision, It doesn’t matter where you are in your Life Plan, your plan needs adjusted yearly to ensure that you are on track to meet your goals. Life has a way of throwing us curves; but with a Flexible Automatic Financial plan; you will have the assurance of knowing that you can keep on track without running out of money, losing most of it to taxes, investment loss, illness or life’s uncertainties. Take the 2013 Financial Challenge: “Retire with twice as much by following a simple “360” Life plan, which ensures that your security file, investment file and wishes files are complete. Call me at 330-644-0284 or email t dee@themilestonecenter.com for question or request a No-Cost complementary consultation. Dee Siegferth has a MA with Certification in Gerontology from University of Akron, Charter Masters Elite IRA Advisor with Ed Slott’s CPA Advisory Group; RR, IAR. Securities offered through Wall Street Strategies, Inc. 132 N Main St. Huron Ohio 44839 (419-433-5291).
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Start Your Spring ”To Do” Savings Now – Pay Yourself First! It is never too late to open an IRA or Roth IRA. You have to know how much risk you are willing to take when you build your retirement account. Have you taken a Risk tolerance Survey lately? If you do not like losing more than 10% of your portfolio each year, you may want to think about how much you want to allocate to stocks. Let Milestone help By: Dee Siegferth you Maximize Your Tax Savings and Build Your Retirement The Milestone Center for Retirement & Estate this year. 2013 IRA And Roth IRA Contributions: Up to Age Planning, LLC 49 - $5,500 per year- Age 50 to 70 $6,500 per year. Business 330-644-0284 themilestonecenter.com Owners with no employees– You can contribute up to 20% of net earnings from self employment. 25% if you are
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In Harms’ Way
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When looking for a Certified Public Accountant, think about your own personal preferences as well as your business needs. Are you interested in hiring a large firm of CPAs or a CPA that has their own business? If you opt for the large firm, find out if you’ll be dealing with one particular person, or will it be whoever answers the phone when you call. It’s best to have one person to build a relationship with! Also, find out what their hours of operation are? Make sure that you can call them at hours that are
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Hats Off to Summer
By: Paula Singleton
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While you may be tempted to bask in the sun after a long, cold winter, be sure to protect your skin – especially the delicate skin on your face. Developing fine lines is a normal function of aging. But deep-set wrinkles are directly attributed to overexposure to the sun, which breaks down the skin’s collagen support structure and results in deep wrinkles, ridges, freckles and blotches. A great hat is a fashionable way to protect the delicate skin on our faces. Sun hats come in all shapes and sizes, from wide brims made of straw or fabric, to narrower brims that offer protection with a smaller profile. Award-winning milliner, Paula Singleton, understands that a great hat is much more than just a functional ob-
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