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Hearing loss currently affects more than 36 million Americans today. Although hearing problems are commonly associated with the normal aging process, more than half of all hearing-impaired persons are younger than 65. With the increased use of personal music players (MP3s) and earbuds, the number of Americans experiencing hearing loss at a younger age is growing. On average, most Americans consider hearing loss a condition that is simply associated with aging, and don’t know how to recognize the condition or who is qualified to diagnose and treat the condition. In an effort to raise public awareness for the growing number of Americans suffering from hearing loss, the American Academy of Audiology in conjunction with Boomers & Beyond is celebrating Better Hearing Month this May. As part of Better Hearing Month, Boomers & Beyond is encouraging consumers to be more aware of their hearing health.
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Hearing loss can be caused by exposure to loud noises; ear infections, trauma, or ear disease; harm to the inner ear and ear drum; illness or certain medications; and deterioration due to normal aging process. An audiologist is a highly educated and clinically experienced health-care professional who specialize in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating people with hearing loss and balance disorders. Hearing loss can affect patients of all ages—newborns, infants, babies, toddlers, children, teens, adults, and the elderly. You may have a problem with your hearing and need to see an audiologist, if you have trouble hearing conversation in a noisy environment such as a restaurant, are unable to hear people talk to you without looking at them, or have a constant ringing or pain in your ears. The first step in treatment of a hearing problem is a hearing evaluation by an audiologist.
Audiologists have a variety of specialties to include, but not limited to: • Performing Hearing evaluations on newborns and infants • Prescribing and fitting hearing aids • Assisting with cochlear implant programs • Performing ear- or hearing-related surgical monitoring • Designing and implementing hearing conservation programs and newborn hearing screening programs • Providing hearing rehabilitation training such as Auditory training Speech reading Listening skills improvement
Although most hearing loss is permanent, an audiologist can determine the best treatment, which may include hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and hearing rehabilitation.
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Wartburg Home Care Your mom loves living in her home, but she can’t care for herself the way she used to…and you can’t always be there. Who can you trust? Wartburg’s compassionate, experienced Home Care professionals make life easier for seniors, people with disabilities and families who love them. • Serving Westchester and the New York Metro Area • Hourly, daily or live-in basis • Concierge Service available to help you return safely to your home
At Wartburg, we are committed to ensure those entrusted to our care, and their loved ones, live their best life.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mother’s out there. Is there any holiday more universally accepted across different cultures than Mother's Day? More than 40 countries worldwide have designated a day, usually in spring, to thank mom for all of her love, hard work and patience. While mothers get most of the press, grandmothers and greatgrandmothers, aunts and a variety of mother figures and mentors share equally in the celebration, as they should. They do not ask for anything in return for their limitless love and admiration for their children. All they want is happiness for their children and loved ones. However, we should let our moms know they are appreciated and truly loved. Their hard work should never be overlooked. Let's take this opportunity to get together and wish every mother on this planet and show how important they are in our lives. Boomers and Beyond would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our Boomers and Beyond readers. Mother’s Day is May 8 this year, but we celebrate you every day, that’s for sure. We hope you all enjoy a great day with your family. Happy Mother’s Day from all us at Boomers & Beyond! Get in touch at info@healthcarenewspaper.com.
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Curbing noise-induced hearing loss
Did you know that you can permanently lose your hearing from exposure to loud noise? Thirty-six million Americans have hearing loss. One in three developed their hearing loss as a result of exposure to noise. This May, Better Hearing Month, Boomers & Beyond and audiologists across the nation are encouraging Americans to protect their hearing by: • Wearing hearing protection when around sounds louder than 85dB for a long period of time; • Turning down the volume when listening to the radio, the TV, MP3 player, or anything through ear buds and headphones; and
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• Walking away from loud noise.
Noise-induced hearing loss is caused by damage to the hair cells that are found in our inner ear. Hair cells are small sensory cells that convert the sounds we hear (sound energy) into electrical signals that travel to the brain. Once damaged our hair cells cannot grow back, causing permanent hearing loss. The loudness of sound is measured in units called decibels (dB). Noise-induced hearing loss can be caused by prolonged exposure to any loud noise over 85 (dB), such as concerts, sporting events, lawnmowers, fireworks, gun shots, custom car stereos at full volume, and more.
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A brief exposure to a very intense sound, such as a gun shot near the ear, can also damage your hearing. Noise is considered dangerous if you have to shout over background noise to be heard, it is painful to your ears, it makes your ears ring during and after exposure, or if you have decreased or “muffled” hearing for several hours after exposure. Hearing impairment not only affects your ability to understand speech but it also has a negative impact on your social and emotional well-being. If you suspect you may have hearing loss, make an appointment to see an audiologist. He or she will perform a hearing test to determine the type and severity of hearing loss you may have.
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Expands Services into Westchester County
Bill Piper, Chief Executive Officer of Waveny LifeCare Network, has announced that Waveny at Home – the nonprofit organization’s non-clinical home care division – has expanded its service area to include Westchester County. “State lines pose no limit to Waveny at Home’s ability to bring world-class services into the homes of the seniors who need them,” said Piper. “When you look at our geography with respect to towns like South Salem, Vista, Lewisboro and Pound Ridge, you realize that New Canaan is actually bordered by nearly as many Westchester communities as Connecticut towns. We are excited to bring Waveny’s trusted quality of care to our New York neighbors. With a fully-vetted, capable and compassionate staff of certified nursing aides, home health aides, companions, live-in caregivers and homemakers, Waveny at Home provides a range of professional caregiving services to serve seniors within community – either in their own homes or
in long-term care settings where they would benefit from additional support. “We help seniors to do what they want, when they want,” said Administrator, Lenore Consiglio. “Whether it’s hands-on assistance from a licensed and certified caregiver, or making a match with the right companion to help run errands, assist with housekeeping or share in recreational activities like out-trips, live music or art therapy, we provide personalized assistance when seniors need a helping hand.” Because community-based services aren’t limited by physical walls, Consiglio says Waveny at Home’s services can easily adapt to reflect clients’ changing needs and preferences on a case by case basis. “I like to color outside the lines. I believe there are a number of opportunities to serve and assist people in ways that aren’t even realized yet. And, we’re happy to bring our first-class services and outsidethe-box approach to eldercare into Westchester County.”
Celebrating 40 years of serving the community, Waveny LifeCare Network provides a comprehensive continuum of healthcare to serve the growing needs of older adults from all areas. Waveny is a non-profit organization that offers independent living at The Inn, assisted living for people with Alzheimer’s and memory loss at The Village, and skilled nursing at Waveny Care Center. It also includes
Waveny Home Healthcare, Waveny at Home, the Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic, a Geriatric Care Management team that provides 24-hour coverage, an Adult Day Program available on weekdays with flexible hours, inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation Services, and respite programs at The Village and Care Center. For information call 1-855-WAVENY-1 or visit www.waveny.org.
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Sixteen for ’16: Columbia Ophthalmologists honored among Best Eye Doctors in New York, Nation PAGE 10
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This year, a host of eye doctors from Columbia University Medical Center, once again, have been named best in the local region, state and nation, according to listings from an industry source. Dr. Stanley Chang, Dr. G.A. “Jack” Cioffi and Dr. Jeffrey Liebmann are among top doctors from CUMC’s Department of Ophthalmology, who lead the national, state-wide and regional rosters, according to Castle Connolly and New York Magazine’s annual “Top Doctors” listings.
Jeffrey M. Liebmann, MD
A total of sixteen Columbia Ophthalmologists, as listed below, made the prestigious lists, which include thousands of doctors from a wide range of specialty areas. From these lists, Drs. Stanley Chang and Jeffrey Liebmann are Castle Connolly’s longest running CUMC-based, national title-holders, dating back to 2000. Also at the national level, Dr. George “Jack” Cioffi has held the similar national distinction over consecutive years since 2013. Rounding out the list of clinicians, Dr. Daniel Casper has been named among the best in the region consecutively since 1996.
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For the five boroughs, New York Magazine publishes a selection from the Castle Connolly grouping of those local practitioners who represent excellence in Manhattan and its neighboring communities for its own list of top doctors. This listing can be seen on the New York Magazine website. The 2016 list will be published in May, according to a representative of the lifestyle magazine. For more information, please visit www.columbiaeye.org photos provided
‘Smart’ contact lens could improve vision, predict glaucoma risk
“This contact lens allows us to differentiate those who were progressing faster from those who were stable,” Dr. C. Gustavo De Moraes told CBS News New York in a recent interview. Patients wear a wireless device that sends a readout to the ophthalmologist. Doctors said the ultimate goal of the smart lens technology is to help monitor patients continuously, day and night. “We have no way of measuring pressure at night at the moment. We are missing critical pieces of information to help us make decisions,” Dr. Jeffrey Liebmann said.
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WESTCHESTER TO MARK NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH & FITNESS DAY “Improve Your Health for a Better Self”
Westchester seniors will be able to try low-impact exercises and cardiodancing and learn about good nutrition plus much more at the 23nd annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 25 at locations throughout the county. National Senior Health and Fitness Day is a public/private good health partnership organized by the Mature Market Resource Center, a national clearinghouse for professionals who work in older adult markets. It is organized locally by Westchester County’s Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS) and its Health and Wellness Collaborative, which is comprised of 15 community organizations. National Senior Health and Fitness Day always takes place the last Wednesday in May, which is Older Americans Month. The programs are free and open to county residents who are 60 years and older. This year’s theme is “Improve Your Health for a Better Self.” All the activities are noncompetitive and may include walking events, health screenings and information workshops on fitness. Last year Senior Health and Wellness Day programs took place at 21 locations in Westchester including community centers, nutrition sites and adult day-care programs. In previous years, activities included tap, belly and line dancing, exercise classes such as chair yoga and Zumba Gold, and recreational fun such as bocce, tennis and group fitness walks. The day also included talks on topics such as “Audiology and Aging” and “Good Nutrition” with a cooking demo to follow.” There was a special session last year for Spanish-speaking seniors on health related topics and included exercise sessions for all participants. The Mature Market Resource Center says that an estimated 100,000 seniors take part in activities at more than 1,000 locations across the country.
SAXON WOODS POOL PARTY AND BARBECUE—SET FOR JUNE 21
Its goals are to promote the importance of regular physical activity and to showcase what local organizations and agencies are doing to improve the health and fitness of older adults in their communities. DSPS Commissioner Mae Carpenter says that exercise is essential if seniors want
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to be healthy and independent for as long as possible. “Seniors get the opportunity to try some appropriate and enjoyable forms of exercise at Senior Health and Fitness Day,” she said. “Exercise helps people to feel well and can also prevent falls and lessen conditions such as depression. I en-
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courage all seniors to take part.” The locations that will host sessions and what activities they will sponsor will be announced in the near future. For more information about the event, call DSPS at (914) 813-6300. Facilities willing to host programs should call (914) 813-6432
Westchester County residents age 60 and older are invited to relax and enjoy one of the first days of summer at the annual Saxon Woods Pool Party and Barbecue on June 21 with a rain date of June 22 at the Saxon Woods Pool in White Plains. Admission and parking are free, and the fun will be under way from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lifeguards will be on duty and as always seniors are welcome to bring their young grandchildren. A Westchester County Park Pass is not required to use the pool. The day will also feature activities such as water aerobics, miniature golf, dancing and live musical entertainment from the band, “FDR Drive”. The delicious all-American barbecue lunch with chicken, tossed salad, potato salad, juice and dessert will be available by reservation, and the suggested contribution for both children and seniors is $4. Information about signing up for the event and how to order lunch will be available in coming weeks. The rain date for the pool party and barbecue is June 22. The event is sponsored by the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services and Westchester County Parks. For more information, call the county parks The Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services Paid for this ad. No tax dollars were used department at (914) 231-4500.
NewYork-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital celebrates 10 years of its No-Wait Emergency Room PAGE 12
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Members of the Volunteer Fire Departments-EMS of Mahopac Falls and Verplanck, along with ambulance corps volunteers from Cortlandt, Mohegan Lake, Ossining, Peekskill and Yorktown join Emergency Department physicians and staff, along with John Federspiel, NYP/Hudson Valley President (LEFT), Stacey Petrower, COO (fourth from LEFT), and Justin Costable, Manager of Emergency Services (RIGHT).
What initially began as an out-of-the-box idea is now seen as an icon in regional healthcare. Today marks the 10th Anniversary of NewYork-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital’s “No-Wait” Emergency Room and a decade of success in emergency medical care. The Hospital celebrated the anniversary of the stateof-the-art, 24-hour emergency room, which sees 40,000 patients annually, up from 30,000 patients in 2005. Today it is one of the busiest emergency departments in
Westchester County, and it is undergoing a $4.2 million renovation that is expected to be completed in the Spring of 2017. “A decade ago, bypassing the waiting area upon arrival in an ER was a novel idea and proudly, we were the first in the region to do so,” said John C. Federspiel, President, NewYork-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital. “They said a “No-Wait” ED would never work, but we were and remain committed 10 years later to
creating the best emergency care experience for patients and families. “We never want someone in distress to wait for care.’’ All 150 emergency room staff members, many of whom have been working in the ER since the No Wait approach was first conceptualized, were on hand for this distinct recognition. For more information, visit www.nyp.org/hudsonvalley or call 914-737-9000.
Lamson & Cutner, P.C., a leading Elder Law firm with offices in New York City and Harrison, NY, announces a program of Continuing Education (CE) credit courses for social workers. Social workers in New York are now required to attend 36 hours of CE courses every three years. Lamson & Cutner can help them to fulfill this requirement with unique and useful courses that are not available elsewhere. Lamson & Cutner was the first, and remains the only, law firm in New York State to offer CE courses on Elder Law topics. The firm began this program in February and is offering classes on a range of topics including “Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act” and “Disability Planning, Estate Planning, and Advance Directives.”
“It’s important for social workers who deal with elderly or disabled clients to have some knowledge of Elder Law strategies,” said L&C partner and course presenter, David Cutner. “Clients of social workers are often facing crisis situations. The cost of their health care, particularly long-term care, can threaten their entire life’s savings. Social workers who have taken L&C’s courses will be able to play a key role in helping their clients avoid financial disaster.” The CE credit courses offered by Lamson & Cutner are taught by members of the firm. The firm’s sole focus is Elder Law, and its members have years of first-hand experience advising and representing the elderly and disabled regarding planning for long-term care, Medicaid planning, estate planning, advance directives, and other key issues.
Now, by educating and informing social workers, Lamson & Cutner hopes to expand awareness of the steps that the elderly and disabled can take to protect themselves and their spouses and families. Courses in Lamson & Cutner’s CE credit program for social workers will be held at the Fashion Group International Building, 8 West 40th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY. Upcoming classes include: Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, on May 26; and Disability Planning, Estate Planning, and Advance Directives, on June 22. Social workers can sign up for classes on the firm’s website, by emailing info@lamson-cutner.com, or by calling (212) 447-8690. Space is limited. For further details on this CE credit program for social workers, visit https://lamson-cutner.com/twocontinuing-education-courses-for-social-workers
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Burke Rehabilitation Hospital expands its recruitment for Dementia Study Boomers & Beyond - Westchester
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Montefiore Health System, which allows Burke to reach more individuals who can benefit from their intensive rehabilitation programs. Burke offers both inpatient and outpatient programs for those who have experienced a disabling illness or traumatic injury. Burke’s worldrenowned doctors and therapists provide state-of-the-art treatment
while its clinical researchers explore the frontiers of neurological and rehabilitation medicine. All share the Burke mission to ensure that every patient makes the fullest possible recovery from illness or injury regardless of their ability to pay. For additional information on Burke Rehabilitation Center, please visit burke.org.
DO YOU HAVE PATIENTS WITH MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT O R A LZ H E I M E R’S D E M E NTI A?
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains, N.Y. is expanding its recruitment of participants for its three-year clinical trial to evaluate whether increasing brain thiamine through the use of a new drug can help slow cognitive decline in individuals with mild Alzheimer’s disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment. Thiamine (vitamin B1) is closely linked to memory and cognition. Many thiamine dependent processes are diminished in Alzheimer’s disease. The goal of this trial is to determine if increasing brain thiamine availability with the investigational drug benfotiamine will minimize the decline in glucose utilization and slow the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The trial, which is now entering its second year, is being run by Barry Jordan, M.D., M.P.H., assistant medical director of Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and Gary E. Gibson, Ph.D., Director of the Laboratory for Mitochondrial Biology and Metabolic Dysfunction in Neurodegeneration at Burke Medical Research Institute. The co-investigators are Pasquale Fonzetti M.D., Ph.D., Staff Neurologist at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Rosanna Cirio, MS, Senior Clinical Research Coordinator at Burke Medical Research Institute and Jessica Franchino-Elder, Ph.D from the Burke Medical Research Institute. “Burke has always been a leader in research in Alzheimer’s and dementia-related diseases,
yet even with all the advances we, and other researchers have made, there are still limited treatments available that can slow the progression of these diagnoses,” says Dr. Gibson. “We already know that benfotiamine is safe, and our hope is that the use of it will be an effective way to treat these diseases, which over the long term, can be particularly debilitating.” Individuals who are at least 60 years old and with a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment or Alzheimer's disease may be eligible for participation. Study related evaluations include laboratory, comprehensive neurological examination, neuropsychological assessments, and Amyloid and Glucose PET imaging. Study participation will include follow-up visits to Burke Medical Research Institute every 3 months. There are no costs associated with participation in this study. This trial is supported by the National Institute of aging (NIA) and the Alzheimer’s Disease Discovery Foundation (ADDF). For more information on study criteria, visit burke.org/research. If you are interested in participating in the trial, please contact Rosanna Cirio, MA at 914-597-2476 or rcirio@burke.org. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is a not-forprofit, acute rehabilitation hospital. Founded in 1915, it is the only hospital in Westchester County dedicated solely to adult rehabilitation medicine. In 2016, Burke became part of the
BURKE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL may be able to help. We are currently recruiting participants for a clinical trial to determine whether an investigational medication can slow cognitive decline. If you have patients already diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment or mild Alzheimer's disease Dementia and they are 60 or older, they may be eligible to participate in this important study.
TRIAL CONSISTS OF: • Neurological Exam • Blood Work • Memory Cognitive Testing • Neuro-lmaging For more info ormation regarding this clinical trial, contact Rosanna Cirio, MA at 914-597-2476 or rcirio@burke.org. 785 MAMARONECK AVENUE W H ITE P L A I N S, N Y 888-99-BURKE BURKE.ORG
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Why should I spend money hiring attorneys to do asset protection planning for me and my loved ones? Currently, the monthly cost for nursing home care in New York ranges between $10,000-$15,000, and properly certified home health attendants (nurse aides) can cost as much or more for round- the-clock home care. Statistically, it is likely that most people will need either or both of these care options as they grow older. It is critical that you plan appropriately to best minimize the strain that elder care costs may have on your estate, and to help put you in the best position possible to qualify for benefits that are largely covered by the government, under Medicare or Medicaid. Our firm has attorneys with extensive experience in developing tax-effective action plans for our clients that help protect their assets from government imposition. We have also been very successful in negotiating the complex bureaucratic minefield in which Medicaid is now mired. We have achieved remarkable results for our clients on a host of Medicaid related issues, from obtaining Medicaid approvals for coverage of home care and institutional care benefits, to very accommodative resolutions of Medicaid spousal recovery claims, where the office of Medicaid aggressively pursues the non-institutionalized (i.e., or “community”) spouse for Medicaid benefits provided.
Why should I have a lawyer prepare my will? If you die without a Will, the law, not you, determines how your assets are divided and to whom they are given. A poorly drafted Will may result in a sizeable chunk of your assets not ending up where you want them to go. We are an experienced law firm that can expertly craft your will to address your long-term care, tax, estate planning, and asset protection planning issues. It is in your best interest that planning be done properly so as to minimize the tax burden on your estate. Our experience and skill in the fields of Trusts, Wills, and Estates enables our firm to uniquely tailor estate planning to your individual needs. We will review your entire estate and draft a personalized plan that will best direct the disposition of your assets after death, whether through your Will, or by means of testamentary substitutes (trusts, joint-asset ownership with right of survivorship, or by beneficiary designation in life insurance policies, annuities, or individual retirement accounts).
My father is having difficulty caring for himself. I am afraid he will no longer be able to live on his own. I am worried about finding the money to pay for his care, whether he stays at home or moves to an assisted living facility or nursing home. What do I do? Your concerns are certainly daunting, and heart-rending. Our firm offers you a caring hand, an open ear, and uncompromising professional competence, and commitment. We will help find for you solutions that best suit your needs, using the latest tax, trust, and other asset protection strategies available under the law.
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May is National Arthritis Awareness Month
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May is recognized each year as National Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is a disease that impacts more than 50 million Americans, making it the number one cause of disability in the country. That means 1 in every 5 adults, 300,000 children and countless families are affected by arthritis. These numbers are only going to keep growing—unless we take a stand. The Arthritis Foundation is leading the way to conquer arthritis and its effects through our advocacy efforts at the state level and on Capitol Hill, our cutting-edge scientific research, and our tools and resources that help you live your best life. The first steps in conquering arthritis are learning the facts, understanding your condition and knowing that help is by your side. Below, you’ll find some telling statistics about the current impact of arthritis on the U.S. population, resources to help you learn more about arthritis, and additional information on how you can help and get involved.
Arthritis by the Numbers: • Nearly 53 million adults have doctordiagnosed arthritis; that number is expected to grow to 67 million by 2030. • Almost 300,000 babies, kids and teens have arthritis or a rheumatic condition. • Arthritis is the nation’s No. 1 cause of disability. • Working-age men and women (ages 18 to 64) with arthritis are less likely to be employed than those of the same age without arthritis. • 1/3 of working-age people with arthritis have limitations in their ability to work, the type of work they can do or whether they can work part time or full time.
• People with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis –two major kinds of arthritis – miss a combined 172 million workdays every year. • Arthritis and related conditions account for more than $156 billion annually in lost wages and medical expenses. • There are nearly 1 million hospitalizations each year due to arthritis. • 57% of adults with heart disease have arthritis. • 52% of adults with diabetes have arthritis. • 44% of adults with high blood pressure have arthritis. • 36% of adults who are obese have arthritis. • 1/3 of adults with arthritis age 45 and older have either anxiety or depression.
source: Arthritis Foundation
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Summer sun is around the corner, and May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. The odds of developing skin cancer rise as you age; in fact, between 40 and 50 percent of Americans who live to age 65 will have at least one skin cancer. Older white men are at particular risk: Caucasian men over the age of 65 have had an 8.8 percent annual increase in melanoma incidence since 2003, the highest annual increase of any gender or age group. Melanoma will kill an estimated 5,700 men in the US in 2011. Many older adults think that there’s no point in protecting themselves since the damage has been done, but it’s never too late to help prevent further damage and lower your skin cancer risk. Read about The Skin Cancer Foundation’s tips for helping seniors stay sun-safe, below:
• Distribute brochures and display posters in senior center common areas like lobbies, dining rooms, gyms, and restrooms to promote sun safety.
• Use an event like Senior Citizens’ Week as an opportunity for educating older adults about sun-safe behaviors. • Encourage visitors and residents to wear protective clothing, wear broadbrimmed hats and UV-filtering sunglasses on outdoor excursions.
• Encourage the application of water-resistant, SPF 30 or higher sunscreen before excursions.
• Review available shade in the building or complex. Consider applying UV-blocking film to windows in common areas.
• Schedule outdoor excursions and other activities to avoid the hours between 10 AM and 4 PM. Ensure that there are frequent “shade breaks,” or times to rest in sheltered areas.
• Educate staff to give appropriate advice on the early detection of skin cancers.
• Work with local medical organizations to offer a skin cancer screening at local centers. source: www.skincancer.org
Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, but with early detection and proper treatment, it is nearly 100% curable, according to the AAD. Follow the “ABCDE rule.” See your doctor if you have a mole or new growth that has:
Asymmetrical shape A
Border with a ragged or notched edge Colors that include more than one shade of
brown or black, or red, white, or blue pigment
A
Diameter bigger than a pencil eraser Evolved in shape, size, color, or texture
source: American Academy of Dermatology
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In recent years, ophthalmology and optometry have seen tremendous advances in their application of imaging technologies. These technologies allow ophthalmologists and optometrists to visualize and map the microscopy of the eye in ways never before imagined. One benefit of these changes is that optometric and ophthalmic care have become more closely intertwined.
Karina Conlin, O.D., F.A.A.O.
According to Dr. Amaro-Quireza, “The most important effect of these new technologies is how they preserve ‘the gift of sight’ and impact the quality of a patient’s life so profoundly. What we see and how we see determines the course of our lives.” Dr. Conlin agrees that the ability to use these emergent technologies enables optometrists to better diagnose and monitor ocular health. “At Columbia, we have access to advanced technologies that assist in the diagnosis and monitoring of vision conditions, helping to ensure our patients’ quality of life.” These new technologies encouraged Dr. Conlin, a corneal expert, to join the Department. “With these advances, our corneal specialists are now able to diagnose and treat complicated corneal diseases by performing corneal transplants and using corneal cross-linking therapy.” After undergoing these treatments, many patients require custom contact lens fittings for additional comfort and relief. This area is one of Dr. Conlin’s specialties. She fits patients with custom-made scleral lenses, or large contact lenses that create a tear-filled vault over the cornea. Scleral contact lenses are designed to treat a variety of eye conditions, many of which do not respond to other forms of treatment. Dr. Conlin, who majored in Dietetics as an undergraduate, has always been intrigued by how nutritional deficiencies can impact a person’s vision. Therefore, she approaches vision care with a keen eye towards a patient’s overall health. “Many vision diseases and
disorders emerge from systemic health problems,” she states. “I appreciate the fact that I can combine my work in dietetics and optometry to diagnose, monitor, and suggest treatments for my patients.” Dr. Conlin received her B.S. from the University of Madison-Wisconsin and her O.D. at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. She completed rotations at the Illinois Eye Institute and the Veterans Affairs Southern Nevada Health Care System, among other locations. She later served as Instructor at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Amaro-Quireza’s specialties include the diagnosis and treatment of amblyopia (lazy eye), astigmatism, hypermetropia (farsightedness) and myopia (nearsightedness), and anterior segment diseases such as dry eye, conjunctival diseases, and ocular allergies. She also specializes in elec- troretinography recordings, or ERGs, which mea- sure and analyze retinal and optic nerve function . She is particularly fond of interacting with infants and young children while administering the tests. A native of Spain, Dr. Amaro-Quireza muses, “My ‘Spanish lullabies’ work very well on the babies and toddlers, keeping them calm for the duration of the ERG.”
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the Center for International Optometry. She received her O.D. from the New England College of Optometry. Afterward, she completed an internship at Moorfields Hospital in London at the ERG service, and served as an Optometrist at the New England Eye Center of Tufts University and the Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center. Given the significant advancements in recent years, Drs. AmaroQuireza and Conlin are excited about future developments in optometric science. “At Columbia, we have so many dynamic technologies already; it makes me imagine what new ones will emerge as my time here progresses,” states Dr. Conlin. For more information, please visit http://www.columbiaeye.org
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Her work in optometry also inspired a passion for humanitarian causes. “A lack of access to proper vision care creates socioeconomic divides here and around the world. I have always wanted to help those who were not as fortunate as I was.” About ten years ago, Dr. Amaro-Quireza joined The Salvadoran Association for Rural Health. She has volunteered multiple times to travel to El Salvador and help individuals living in remote and poor, rural areas who do not have access to vision care. Dr. Amaro-Quireza completed her undergraduate work at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in Optometry and her Master’s Degree in Optometry at
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PAGE 18 Anthony Macera, M.A. CCC-A, FAAA NY State Licensed and Certified Audiologist & Hearing Aid Dispenser
Do you ever have difficulty hearing or understanding speech in restaurants? At parties or family gatherings? Do you feel that people are mumbling all the time? Is the volume on your television creeping up? Is telephone conversation sometimes difficult to understand? If you answered yes to any of these questions, there is a strong possibility that you may have some degree of hearing loss. It has been shown that if a hearing loss is present, a person has to struggle to hear speech. Undue stress is put on that individual. This stress can have a negative effect on a persons quality of life. It can cause that person to avoid many social situations. This, in turn, can cause that person to become more isolated. Over the past 15 years Westchester Audiology and Hearing Aid Specialist, P.C. has been helping people hear and communicate better by providing superior healthcare to their patients.
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