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When reality sets in that a loved one would be better off with the benefits of assisted living, Alzheimer’s or memory care, there is usually a time of panic for the family or caregivers. There are so many questions to answer.

Where is the best location? Which amenities are important? How friendly, knowledgeable and well-trained is the staff? With so many choices, where do you even begin? One step inside The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care, and most of those questions can be answered within minutes. see CHARLOTTE, Page 6A

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CHARLOTTE – Growing up, identical twins Herb and Dave Greenman admired their father’s career so much they decided to follow in his footsteps and become ophthalmologists. Today, they work alongside him at Greenman Eye Associates on Randolph Road. The Cotswold practice was founded by their father, Dr. Max Greenman, who is a well-known ophthalmologist practicing for over 30 years in the Charlotte area. His wife, Susan, runs the business side. He said many of his patients followed him when he opened his Greenman Eye Associates 15 years ago. “It’s sort of enjoyable to see the generations in between because you get close to them,” Max said. “You become part of their family because you see them back.” Max received his medical degree from New York

Dr. Dave Greenman examines a patient at the office on Randolph Road. Courtesy of Greenman Eye Associates

University Medical School and completed his ophthalmology residency and fellowship training at Bellevue Hospital in New York City. He also served as a Major see GREENMAN, Page 4A

It’s less of a business and more of a calling. We have a personal, boutique feel. We’re not on a time clock with our patients. We take whatever time we need with them. - Dr. Max Greenman

Aging at home is certainly a viable option for many seniors, but what about when it’s not the safest, healthiest or most cost-effective option for your situation? According to Genworth, after age 65, there is nearly a 70% chance a senior will need some form of senior care. The idea of aging at home may not be realistic for some, thus making it all the more important to know what senior housing options are available. It’s important for seniors and their families to consider three common concerns associated with aging at home: safety, health and costs. Knowing your senior housing options can help alleviate anxieties. Safety Staying safe at home can be challenging and dangerous for many older adults, which means you must learn to recognize the signs that indicate it’s no longer a safe option. • Medication mismanagement – Are there mistakes with dosage and timing? • Home hazards – Is there evidence of fires or has there been falls? •Accessibility – Is it difficult to access upstairs bedrooms and showers? Many senior housing communities, such as assisted living, are designed with your safety in mind. They provide the general and medical resources you’ll need daily, such as distributing proper medication doses, while equipping see OPTION, Page 7A

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Physician offers advice for starting an exercise plan by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com

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Getting to the gym and establishing a workout routine can be intimidating and off-putting. LuckFishel ily, there are other options that are just as healthy for seniors. “Seniors do not all need to go out and get a gym membership unless that is something that appeals

to them,” said Dr. Jason Fishel, an internal medicine physician with Atrium Health. “A brisk walk in the community absolutely counts as exercise.” Fishel said the recommended amount of cardiovascular exercise for adults, including seniors, is 150 minutes a week total. Along with walking, there are many ways to get exercise in the Charlotte area. Fishel said many Medicare insurance plans have an affiliation with a program called Silver Sneakers, which can connect

seniors to fitness resources in their area, including gyms, community centers and classes. The Levine Senior Center, Brace Family YMCA and IM=X Pilates are just some of the places seniors can take fitness classes tailored to their needs, from Zumba and water aerobics to chair yoga and Pilates. Fishel said there are many benefits of exercising for seniors. “Clearly, exercise protects the body from heart attack, stroke and high blood pressure by improving the condition of the heart and

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blood vessels,” Fishel said. “Exercise also improves lung capacity and bone density in a positive way … Exercise also improves walking speed, which has a positive impact on the risk of falling. Likely due to an amalgamation of all of these effects, there is actually study data showing that seniors who exercise regularly live longer.” Additionally, Fishel said there is a correlation between exercise and mental health, which includes a see EXERCISE, Page 2A

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Country Day raising money for construction projects CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Country Day School hopes to complete its five-year $54 million capital campaign by the end of the 2019-20 school year. Walker Poole and Wellford Tabor have led the Forefront Campaign, which includes capital projects that create innovative learning spaces, annual giving that supports people and programs, and an endowment to ensure long-term financial health. Projects include: • John and Claudia Belk Upper School Learning Center, including a state-of-the-art recording studio (opening fall 2020). • Dowd Student Center, including cafeterias, restaurant-level kitchen and server space and campus store (fall 2019). • Cannon Hall includes space for college counseling and tutoring along with an upper school makers space (fall 2019). • Hance Lower School Learning Center, including after school, lower school makers space and computer lab (fall 2018). • Purdy Center for Science and Mathematics includes eight lab spaces for sciences (fall 2018). “For more than 75 years, Country Day has earned its place at the forefront of education, and we are continually improving and breaking new ground.” Head of School Mark Reed said. “The Forefront Campaign supports an ambitious vision that will ensure we continue to prepare students to contribute meaningfully to a changing world.”

Atrium Health opens new urgent care CHARLOTTE – Atrium Health has opened a new urgent care location within Rea Farms. Atrium Health Urgent Care Rea Farms opened Oct. 1 at 11115-b Golf Links Drive. People suffering from a potentially life-threatening illness, such as chest pain, should go to the emergency department. But many times, a patient can be treated for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries at an urgent care location. The new facilities will be staffed by physicians, physician assistants and nurses to treat conditions such as sore throats, ear aches, bronchitis, colds, flu, minor cuts, burns, strains and sprains. By reserving a spot online – at one of the new urgent care locations or one of Atrium Health’s 31 other locations – patients have a time frame of when they will be seen and receive a text message when their appointment time is near.

Empower for Hope raising money to help Burundi village CHARLOTTE – Empower for Hope has been helping women from Charlotte to East Africa by employing them, selling their handcrafted goods and teaching them to become entrepreneurs. With the money raised at A Night Under the

Stars, the charity hopes to reach hundreds more. The casual outdoor event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Johnson home, 1800 Queens Road W. Tickets cost $25. Buy them at www.empowerforhopeevent.org. Attendees will enjoy a casual outdoor evening with food, shopping and interactive stations where they'll learn more about Empower for Hope’s mission to combat poverty and empower women to self-sufficiency. The evening includes barbecue, drinks, African drumming and a silent auction.

Charlotte launches Send Me on My Way recycling initiative CHARLOTTE – Envision Charlotte and the City of Charlotte have partnered with Sealed Air, Coca-Cola Consolidated and the Charlotte Area Transit System for Send Me on My Way, a campaign to educate residents and increase recycling rates. The initiative will use ambassadors at companies to educate their employees about recycling. CATS will collect certain plastics on a retired, retrofitted bus and deliver them to Coca-Cola Consolidated and Sealed Air. The plastics will become new packaging or transformed into new materials, such as polyester.

Bishop to focus on homeland security, small business WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dan Bishop (R-NC) will serve on the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Small Business for the 116th Congress. “North Carolina has one of the fastest growing economies in the United States and I’m eager to get to work on the Small Business Committee, pushing policies that cut red tape and help NC-09’s job creators flourish,” Bishop said. “Top priorities on the Homeland Security Committee will be securing our border and ensuring the prompt and effective distribution of disaster relief and capacities to respond to future natural disasters.”

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some types of exercise due to pain,” Fishel said. “If a senior has been inactive, they may find that their heart and lungs become deconditioned more easily than when they were younger.” Seniors can also experience balance problems due to neurological issues or fear of falling, Fishel said. Additionally, he said some medications taken for bladder or memory problems can have a negative effect on seniors’ ability to exercise. Nutrition also plays a role in seniors’ exercise routines.

“Nutritional intake often declines in amount and variety with age for a number of reasons, and without healthy fuel in the body exercise can be a challenge,” Fishel wrote. Though there are risks, physicians can tell seniors what the best exercise plans are to fit their needs. “If a senior is unsure how to start or wants advice on exercise safety, they should meet with their physician and they can collaborate to design a safe and effective plan,” Fishel said.

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13 people fighting for seniors by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

Charlotte Media Group highlights people in Mecklenburg and Union counties focused on enhancing the lives of senior citizens, whether through work or service. Here are 13 people who deserve a pat on the back for what they've done: Mike Cochrane – Cochrane is serving in his first term as a Mint Hill commissioner, but he has a much longer legacy when it comes to the banking industry and community service. His service involves coordinating the Mint Hill Senior Citizens Christmas Party. Lara Cole – Cole took on the role of associate state director of AARP North Carolina's Charlotte region last year. Much of her experience is tied to legislative affairs, including working on two congressional campaigns. Peter Ford – Ford, of Vascular Solutions in Charlotte, trains surgeons across the region in a specialized treatment for venous reflux, which is the backup of blood in the veins. He also explains his procedures at senior expos. Jennefer Garrity and Kimberly Gossage – The duo runs Garrity & Gossage, a Matthews firm that tackles estate planning, as well as issues involving guardianship and Medicaid. Garrity is involved with the Senior Resource Coalition and Alliance for Charlotte Elder Services.

Ruth Helms – Helms, the first female elected to the Union County Board of Commissioners, has represented the region as a delegate in the North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature for more than 10 years. Mark Pippenger – Pippenger, a neurologist with Novant Health Neurology and Sleep, has treated patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia for over 20 years. He recently joined the board of directors for the Western Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. John Potter – Potter literally fights for seniors … in the court of law. He opened Potter Law Firm's Charlotte office in 2012. He specializes in estate planning and elder care. Theresa Robertson – Robertson works with Oasis Senior Advisors, which helps seniors find the right senior living community. Seniors can also learn how to reduce the cost of living. Jennifer Szakaly – Szakaly started Caregiving Corner, which specializes in care management and caregiving, 14 years ago. She's involved in groups like the Southeast Chapter of the Aging Life Care Association and the North Carolina Guardianship Association. Donald Thompson – Thompson, who serves as CEO of Maxwell Group, has spent around four decades ensuring seniors have a great quality of life. His company, which donated more than $150,000 toward the Alzhei-

Theresa Robertson, of Oasis Senior Advisors, talks to people attending the Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo about how her organization saves seniors time and money. SCW file photo mer's Association last year, entered the Charlotte market with The Charlotte. Lisa Wallace – Wallace, a public affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration in Charlotte, works to bring awareness to retirement issues and increase assess to agency resources. Juliette Weiland – The Waxhaw resident serves as the president of SCORE Charlotte, an organization that allows retired or semiretired business executives to give back via mentoring to small businesses. The chapter dates back to 1965.

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in the U.S. Army at William Beaumont Hospital and at Fort Bragg during the Vietnam War. His specialties include adult and pediatric ophthalmology, laser vision correction, cataract and glaucoma surgery and eyelid and muscle surgery, in addition to routine eye exams. Doctors Herb and Dave Greenman both graduated from South Mecklenburg High School and the University of Pennsylvania. Herb received his medical training at Duke Medical School, while Dave got his at Chapel Hill Medical School. Like his father, Herb specializes in laser vision correction and cataract and glaucoma surgery. He’s also skilled in diabetic and macular degeneration (when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged), plastic surgery and strabismus (eyes that point in different directions) and dry eyes, in addition to routine eye exams for adult and pediatric patients. Dave specializes in vitreoretinal diseases, which affect the retina at the back of the eye and the fluid around it. He’s also an expert on macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy (a diabetes complication that affects eyes), ocular trauma and uveitis (a form of eye inflammation). Unlike most brothers, Herb and Dave aren’t competitive. They said their individual skills actually complement one another: Herb does the front of the eye, while Dave does the back. They’ll even trade a patient depending on his or her needs. “As long as the patient wins, that’s

the objective,” Herb said. “You want the patient to have the best care and whoever can do it best does it.” Both brothers briefly attempted to defy their destiny of becoming ophthalmologists when they were in medical school. Herb was focused on oncology and Dave was in pediatrics, but it didn’t take long for them to realize they weren’t on the right path. In the end, ophthalmology was just a better fit. “It’s very rewarding because you can help the majority of patients and nothing is ever life-threatening,” Herb said. “We’re giving people their sight back and, in some cases, their self-confidence.” “It gives patients a second wind in life,” his father added. “It just changes their perspective on life. They just bloom.” Max said he’s proud to have his sons following in his footsteps, but becoming ophthalmologists was never an idea he pushed on them. Now it gives him a sense of peace that his practice will be in good hands when he retires. “It’s nice to know there’s someone to take care of my patients,” he said. He described Herb and Dave as smart and well-educated doctors with good judgment. Plus, they’re family, so he trusts them. “It’s fantastic how they’ve looked after patients and brought new technology to Charlotte,” Max said. “They’ve been a vision for Charlotte.” According to the Greenman Eye Associates website, Herb recently performed the first Verisyse lens implant in the Charlotte area. In this procedure, patients who are not candidates for LASIK surgery because they are too near-sighted are

able to have a lens implanted behind the iris in their eye, resulting in vision of 20/20 or better. Herb is now performing the latest corrective procedure, PanOptix, resulting in near, intermediate and distance vision. Dave was one of the first ophthalmologists in the Charlotte area to perform ReSTOR lens implant surgery. The ReSTOR lens is a multi-focal lens that allows the patient to read and see at a distance, resulting in vision very close to that of the natural eye. This surgery is good for cataract patients and some LASIK surgery candidates who have presbyopia (a gradual, age-related loss of the eyes' ability to focus on nearby objects) and require reading glasses. The ReSTOR lens can help most of these patients see completely free of glasses. Greenman Eye Associates carries a full selection of glasses and contact lenses in addition to treating a wide variety of eye conditions and offering services like LASIK surgery. The procedure involves reshaping the cornea of the eye with a laser so that patients can see at a distance without glasses. While there are many ophthalmologists in the Charlotte area, Max said what sets his practice apart is the level of care. “It’s less of a business and more of a calling,” he said. “We have a personal, boutique feel. We’re not on a time clock with our patients. We take whatever time we need with them.” Want to go? Greenman Eye Associates is located at 2801 Randolph Road, Suite 200, in Charlotte. Call 704-3752101 or visit www.greenmaneyeasso ciates.com for more information.

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OrthoCarolina opens new office in former Bi-Lo PINEVILLE – OrthoCarolina has reopened its Pineville location in a repurposed, fully renovated location that previously housed a Bi-Lo grocery store. The new, larger space features an interior design and aesthetic layout intended to be more modern, fresh and inviting. It also offers a clinic framework that puts patient experience at the forefront of the entire process through outstanding service. “We are continuously looking for innovative ways to improve patient care and the patient experience, while accommodating the growth of our existing offices,” said Dr. Bruce Cohen, CEO of OrthoCarolina. “It has been an exciting project to upfit and remodel an existing space, transforming it into a destination for best-in-class orthopedic care.” OrthoCarolina has implemented technology to create seamless transitions throughout each patient visit, including software to optimize patient efficiency and reduce wait times. Additional features include a kiosk check-in and iPad-supported patient forms. The new space features 30 patient rooms across five halls, an increase from 18 rooms at the previous location. OrthoCarolina Pineville has a trained customer service team empowered to help manage patient flow and offer consistent first-class customer care. “By predicting issues before they arise, we can lessen wait times and improve the

patient experience as a whole,” Cohen said. “We’ve established a structure that enables the right team members to take action when necessary as part of ongoing goals to reduce time spent in the waiting room, improving the efficiency of each office visit.” OrthoCarolina Pineville sees patients for all general orthopedic needs and subspecialities, including hip and knee, shoulder and elbow, sports medicine, foot and ankle, spine and pediatrics. The office is anchored by physicians Dr. Scott Burbank, Dr. John P. Ternes and Dr. John Temple, as well as three physician assistants and nine traveling physicians that have office hours throughout the week. OrthoCarolina Pineville Therapy Services is located at OrthoCarolina Pineville and offers both physical therapy and occupational therapy services. In addition to orthopedic surgical and non-surgical therapy services, additional specialized services include: return-tosport and athletic injuries, hand therapy, and aquatic therapy, which helps patients with muscle strength, balance, posture, endurance, agility, coordination, function and body mechanics in a nearly weightless environment.

Iora Primary Care celebrated its expansion into North Carolina on Oct. 2. The health-care provider serves eight states. Photo courtesy of Iora Primary Care

Iora Primary Care specializes in care for older adults on Medicare CHARLOTTE – A new kind of doctor’s office is coming to North Carolina and it has just debuted one of five new practices arriving to the state on Pineville-Matthews Road. Iora Primary Care held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 2 to celebrate the opening of its new practice. The event brought together prospective patients and community leaders to mark the arrival of Iora and its unique, relationship-based care. “Our mission is to restore humanity to health care through relationship-based care” said Sonia Millsom, chief growth officer at Iora Health. “That care is built on both the relationships we have with our patients, as well as those we build within the community, so we are thrilled to be arriving here in Charlotte to help deliver better primary care in a new and different way.” The celebration kicked off with a breakfast reception, allowing attendees to visit and tour the new practice, as well as meet the practice’s lead physician Dr. Melanie McMinn. Dr. McMinn, who is board-certified in both internal medicine and lifestyle medicine, was named one of Charlotte Magazine's “Top Docs” in 2018. She joined Iora out of a passion for transforming healthcare

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and developing trusted relationships with patients and their families. “What I love most as a primary care physician is really developing long-term relationships with patients and tackling complex problems together,” McMinn said. “Iora’s relationship-based care allows me to treat the whole health of a person, which is exactly the type of care I want to be delivering to patients.” Dr. McMinn’s medical interests include hypertension, culinary medicine, plantbased nutrition, mindfulness and other lifestyle services that help patients live healthier lives. Iora Primary Care is a primary care doctor’s office for adults on Medicare that aims to build strong relationships with patients. Teams work together to treat the whole person while addressing their questions, concerns and goals. Want to go? Iora Primary Care is located at 8332 Pineville-Matthews Road, suite 205, Charlotte. The practice is open from 9 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 336-355-4635 or visit www.ioraprimarycare.com/pineville/ to learn more.

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Guests are quickly greeted with a grandiose interior featuring a large, meticulously decorated main room centered around a grand piano, access to a large outdoor courtyard and a bar that serves beer and wine, but mostly to the family members, Executive Director Ashley Parrish said. “A lot of time it’s stressful,” she said. “You have your family member in assisted living or in Reflections (what they call their memory-care and Alzheimer’s care unit) and it’s hard to see them like that. When you go home, you would have a glass of wine to cool down, and they can do that here with people experiencing the same type of thing.” The Charlotte wants there to be a very personalized experience, and the staff goes out of its way to make guests feel welcome and at home. That starts with Parrish. When she meets a potential new client or a family member of an existing one, Parrish said she likes to take them into the main room or library, which is equipped with a gas fireplace and comfy couches, because the spacious area with round tables is better than talking to clients from behind her desk. Parrish is a veteran of the industry, having served in various capacities and in all ranges of facilities. She’ll meet as long as guests have questions. Once the tour begins, it’s clear to see why

the newly decorated amenities and everyday options for the residents are what separates The Charlotte. That starts with the food. There is an industry standard most facilities follow for how much money is allotted to food service. At The Charlotte, Parrish says, that allotment is nearly doubled. There is an on-site executive chef who prepares up to 12 options for each meal of the day, and the restaurant is open seven days a week. There is never a buffet or cafeteria-style meals. “If you had to go to the same restaurant three times a day and they had the same menu every day, you’d eventually get sick of it,” Parrish said. All residents are encouraged to participate in daily activities, and there are some good ones. Residents have been uptown to sightsee. They’ve been to the movies, to the pool at their sister location in Tega Cay, to get ice cream and too many other places in between. Some days they have events in the courtyard, but it’s all resident-driven, Parrish said. Not only do the residents have daily input in both the menu and the activities they take part in, once they are ready to settle down for the night, their rooms offer a great sense of security. Every room is single occupancy, Parrish said, unless there are married couples. That way residents don’t have the added stress of sharing a room with a stranger. Inside each one-bedroom suite is a large, fully equipped bathroom and spacious bed-

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room area, an additional sitting room and a dining nook space. Each unit is large and fully renovated. As nice as the rooms are, residents are encouraged to visit with friends and family often and take part in the other amenities that include a workout room, and many areas around the facility to socialize, read a book or talk with other residents. For Alzheimer’s and other memory care residents, Reflections has its own wing. All of the rooms and amenities are newly renovated. Parrish said most Alzheimer’s and memory care facilities will get a few top managers specific patient training for memory care patients, but at The Charlotte, it’s a prerequisite for all staff to becoming hired. That’s just one example of the thorough-

ness Parrish and her staff exudes on every aspect of The Charlotte. Another huge selling point is no-haggle pricing. Unlike most facilities, Parrish said the price that is set today is the price residents will pay for the length of their stay regardless of changes in their needs, medications or living arrangements. “It’s just the peace of mind,” Parrish said. “You know if you are taking two meds or 100, the price will always stay the same. That’s comforting.” Want to learn more? The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care is located at 9120 Willow Ridge Road, Charlotte. Call 704-275-5336 or visit them on the web at https://charlotte-living.com.

Above: The dining room at The Charlotte is elegantly decorated, just like the rest of the new assisted living facility. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

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you with emergency resources for those rare but critical moments. Health Staying healthy by eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly and remaining socially active may be a challenge for some seniors while aging at home. Look for signs that indicate aging in place is no longer a healthy option. • Nutrition – Is there food in the fridge? Is the food old or expired? Has there been unexplained weight loss? • Social /Mental – Is there evidence of paranoia or hallucinations? Is there social isolation? Senior housing communities such as assisted living provide three nutritional meals daily, a benefit you may not provide for yourself when aging at home. The challenges of grocery shopping, meeting special dietary needs and consistently cooking could become overly burdensome.

Beyond nutrition, many seniors benefit from the social life, companionship and wellness opportunities offered at senior living communities. Common wellness programs include resistance training, stretching exercises, and even chair yoga. The sense of community, friendship and activity boosts mental and emotional health. Cost When you consider the total expense of living at home, including utilities, groceries, property taxes, transportation, maintenance and handyman services, your current cost of living quickly adds up. Also, if aging at home, you may need to include remodeling costs for ease of access and safety such as installing grab bars in the bathrooms or lever-style doorknobs, widening doorways, adjusting counter heights and installing exterior ramps. Additionally, you may need to factor the cost of in-home care into the equation. In contrast, many senior living communities involve

one monthly price that covers most of your expenses including utilities, food, housekeeping and social activities. The convenience of simplified living, with onsite amenities and scheduled transportation services, causes a dramatic drop in stress levels for many seniors. About the author Theresa Robertson, certified senior advisor, discovered her passion for aiding seniors while serving as an in-home caregiver. Theresa is now a senior housing specialist with Oasis Senior Advisors. She’s an advocate for those who’re transitioning to senior housing or exploring options. Oasis Senior Advisors provides a free service to seniors and their families, helping them select the housing option that best meets their needs and budget. Visit www.SeniorLiving Essentials.com to get a free article on the top signs that increased care may be needed. It's called “Your Aging Parents: Is it time to Consider Senior Housing Options?”

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Vascular Solutions treats varicose veins, spider veins, leg pain, early leg fatigue, leg cramps, FREE VEIN leg swelling, leg discoloration and leg wounds CHARLOTTE – A large segment of the population with aching, throbbing and tired legs may have no idea they have a common vein condition, known as venous reflux. People who have bulging varicose veins are usually aware that there may be a problem, but for people without visible veins at the skin surface it is difficult to recognize that underlying veins problems could be the culprit. Circulatory problems can present in a variety of ways. The leg veins are a network of pipes that carry blood back to the heart. Within the leg veins small flaps of tissue act as one-way valves, allowing blood to flow in the right direction and preventing blood from flowing in the wrong direction. When these valves in the leg veins are not working properly it can create a back-pressure effect, resulting in a variety of leg symptoms. Common symptoms include painful varicose veins, aching/tired legs, and ankle swelling. Over time some people will get staining and discoloration of the skin in their lower legs, and in advanced cases wounds can develop, typically in the ankle area. “If someone is living with leg symptoms that are anything more than mild or intermittent, they may be living with those symptoms needlessly,” says Dr. Peter Ford, of Vascular Solutions. Dr. Ford has owned and operated Vascular Solutions, a vein practice located at the Arboretum in south Charlotte (corner of Providence Road & N.C. 51), since 2014. Dr. Ford isn’t just a board-certified vascular surgeon, but he’s also an expert in the field, having been published in surgical journals and textbooks. He served as an assistant professor at UNC-Chapel Hill’s surgery department and continues to train physicians across the region on advanced procedures. The most common condition Dr. Ford treats is venous reflux, which is caused by dysfunctional valves in the leg veins, and results in blood backing up within the affected veins. He routinely redirects blood to working veins in one of three ways. Radiofrequency ablation, also known as Closurefast procedure, involves sealing off the bad veins using a catheter that is temporarily inserted into veins. The procedure is performed in the office, involves a small amount of local anesthetic and typically

takes 20-30 minutes per vein. Dr. Ford offers alternatives to cauterizing veins, including the use of a polymer glue (VenaSeal) and microfoam (Varithena) to seal them. Another group of potential patients may be aware they have issues with their veins, but may be reluctant to get the veins treated. “People are sometimes concerned it’s going to be painful when in fact there are now multiple painless non-invasive methods for fixing the veins that were not previously available,” Dr. Ford said. He commonly gets questions from patients: How serious is this? Do I need to have something done? When does it need to be done? Dr. Ford believes that anyone who is experiencing leg symptoms, such as aching, throbbing, early leg fatigue, leg cramping, leg swelling, and anyone who has symptomatic bulging varicose veins are appropriate candidates for getting their leg veins evaluated. “We typically invite patients with leg symptoms to attend a “new-patient consultation”, says Dr. Ford. The new patient consultation takes about 90 minutes. During the new patient visit a detailed ultrasound of the leg veins is performed, which allows identification of vein problems, and provides a “road-map” of the vein anatomy. The provider then reviews the findings including the pros and cons of any procedural options. In addition, they review any requirements that might be required to obtain insurance coverage. Vein procedures are typically covered by insurance, provided a patient has symptoms and certain findings on the vein ultrasound. By combining the diagnostic ultrasound and the new patient consultation in one visit, patients leave with a diagnosis and treatment plan. For people “on the fence” about whether they would benefit from vein treatment Vascular Solutions also offers free “vein screening” visits. These brief (10 minute) screening visits allow the doctor to preliminarily examine your legs, review symptoms, and determine whether additional workup / evaluation is appropriate. During vein screening visits a limited ultrasound is often used to get a “sneak peek” at the great saphenous vein, which is one of the most commonly affected veins in the legs.

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• Amos’ Southend: Ride the Lightning • AvidXchange: Future, Lil Baby & Fisher • Belle Grille: Band Clazz • Bojangles Coliseum: Erykah Badu & Goodie Mob • Coyote Joe’s: Jon Langston • Evening Muse: Jordy Searcy; Courtney Gibson • Fillmore: Taking Back Sunday • Franklin Court: Traxx Duo • Goodtimes Bar: Ginger & TARGeT • Mac’s Speed Shop: Unknown Artist Band • Moochies Tavern: Rod Caillouet/ Darrell Harwood • Neighborhood Theatre: Perpetual Groove • Stooges Pub: U-Phonik • Sweet Union: The Marshall Brothers • Trail House: Lipstick on a Pig

• Amos’ Southend: Just Friends • Charlotte MCU Amphitheatre: Maggie Rogers • Evening Muse: The Bundys w/ Stephen Babcock • Fillmore: Maggie Rogers • Hickory Tavern: Music Trivia • Mac’s Speed Shop: Michael Tracy Trio • Neighborhood Theatre: Karl Denson’s Tiny’s Universe • Trail House: Jade Moore • Underground: Witt Lowry

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Charlotte • Amos’ Southend: 1423 S. Tryon St. • AvidXchange: 1210 AvidXChange Ln. • Bojanges Coliseum: 2700 E. Independence Blvd. • Charlotte MCU Amphitheatre: 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. • Coyote Joe’s: 4621 Wilkinson Blvd. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Knight Theater: 430 S. Tryon St. • Maggiano’s: 4400 Sharon Road • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • PNC Pavilion: 707 Pavilion Blvd. • Underground: 820 Hamilton St.

• Amos’ Southend: Whitey Morgan • AvidXchange: Illenium, Kaskade, Chelsea Cutler, Bryce Vine & Ekali • East Coast Wings: The Marshall Brothers • Evening Muse: Dan LaMorte; MoonLander • Extreme Ice: Traxx Trio • Knight Theater: Najee & Alex Bugnon • Mary O’Neill’s: Palmetto Road • Moochies Tavern: Soakin’ Wet • Neighborhood Theatre: Jimmy Herring Band & The 5 of 7 • Pizza Peel (Matthews): Jettison Five • Queens South: Nick Hunter Band • Stooges Pub: Shotgun Saints • Trail House: Coconut Groove • Underground: Kero Kero Bonito

Oct. 6 • Evening Muse: Dan Rodriguez • Fillmore: Andy Grammer • Maggiano’s: Jonathan Fritzen • Neighborhood Theatre: Tobi Lou • PNC Pavilion: ZZ Top

Oct. 7 • Neighborhood Theatre: Justin Townes Earle

Oct. 8 • Moochies Tavern: Shannon’s Jam • Neighborhood Theatre: Ian Noe • Underground: Built to Spill

Oct. 10 • Evening Muse: The Terence Young Experience w/ Arsena Schroeder • Fillmore: Dean Lewis • Seaboard Brewing: Abbey Elmore

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Matthews/Mint Hill • Belle Grille: 3022 Weddington Road • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Rd. • Pizza Peel: 110 Matthews Station St. • Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road Union County • Extreme Ice: 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road • Hickory Tavern: 6455 Old Monroe Rd. • Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road • Franklin Court: 232 E. Franklin St. • Goodtimes Bar: 1905 Dickerson Blvd. • East Coast Wings: 8121 Kensington Drive • Mary O’Neill’s: 116 W. N. Main St. • Queens South: 1201 N. Broome St.

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• Yeet: To throw something fast. Sentence: I’m going to yeet this water bottle into the trash. *Can also be used as an exclamation. For example, if you get an A on a test, simply saying “yeet” is an appropriate response. If the Gen-Z teen in your life says you’re using these phrases incorrectly, an appropriate response is, “oof.” Have you joined social media to keep tabs on family? Follow us @southcltweekly. We use Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to share extra content and give readers the chance to discuss issues we bring up in the paper. For example, we’ve been posting links and photos on Facebook and Twitter to the latest episodes of our Coffee with a Candidate podcast, as well as the latest stories. On Twitter, we post an Event of the Day around 7 a.m. We also have LinkedIn and Pinterest accounts.

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Details: 910-673-1000 or https://www. carolinasgolf.org • Visit Topgolf Charlotte The newest and most exciting craze in golf has come to Charlotte with Topgolf. Try fun games like Top Golf, Top Scramble, Top Chip or the Quick Nine. Most games involve hitting stationary targets to accrue points while trying to beat your high score, your playing partner or the whole group. Topgolf Charlotte offers over 100 hitting bays and is equipped for all skill levels from novice to the pros. There is also a full-service restaurant and bar, golf leagues and lessons available. Details: Topgolf Charlotte is located at 8024 Savoy Corporate Drive. 704-6124745, or https://topgolf.com/us/charlotte • Buy some new equipment There are many options when choosing where to buy a dozen balls, a bag of tees or that putter or driver you’ve been eyeing. Dick’s in Pineville in fully renovated with their own golf store inside that’s definitely worth checking out, but Dick’s has locations in south Charlotte, Union County and Matthews. Also in Pineville is Greater Golf Express, which competes with the box stores and has one of the biggest lefty departments around. Academy Sports and Golf Galaxy also have large selections of clubs and apparel. • Play a round on the cheap There are many ways to search for your next tee time, but unless you’re a member somewhere you’re doing yourself a disservice by not using an online discount tee time finder. Sites like Teeoff.com, GolfNow.com and SupremeGolf.com offer rounds in south Charlotte, Mint Hill, Matthews, Union

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County and outside of town. Most rounds offer savings of around 20%, but there are bargains to be had that can save up to 70% off your round. And, the best part is with the selection of courses, you can always find a deal that suits your budget and skill level. • Get a lesson from the best Golf is such a complicated and mental sport that the last thing I need is a voice in my head telling me what I’m doing wrong. But if a lesson would do you some good, all courses have head pros that will give lessons at varying costs and intervals. But if you want to go all in, why not shoot for the best? Charlotte is home to the Dana Rader Golf School. Rader is the best in the business, and her school is rated as one of the top 25 best in America by Golf Magazine. She’ll get your swing fixed. Details: 13404 Ballantyne Corporate Place, (704-542-7635 • Volunteer at the Wells Fargo Once a year, Charlotte hosts the Wells Fargo Championship, one of the premier non-major tournaments in the country at Quail Hollow Country Club in south Charlotte. The tournament has been attended by some of the world’s top golfers, and past winners include Jason Day, Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk and the tournament’s only two-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Volunteers can serve food, become an usher or work the driving range alongside the stars. Details: https://www.wellsfargochampi onship.com/volunteers/volunteers • Get out and play Charlotte and its surrounding towns are home to dozens of golf courses to choose from. There are package deals for playing at Ratcliffe Golf or Carolina Golf Trail courses, or you could play somewhere you’ve never been with many other exciting options under an hour drive from the city.

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Renaissance Festival returns more boisterous than ever Visit Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 24 HUNTERSVILLE — Located just north of Charlotte is a village where imagination, fantasy and history come to life. It is a place where adults can feel and act like children while children are treated as royalty. It is a magical realm where you will forget about your daily cares. It is the 16th century story-book village of Fairhaven, a peaceful shire filled with charming cottages, castles, kitchens and pubs nestled amongst 245 acres of beautiful fall forest. It is within the village walls where pleasure and celebration rule the day as villagers, artists, craftspeople, musicians, performance troupes and food vendors have all gathered together to create a marketplace festival in celebration of the arrival of their visiting Queen. The Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace will operate eight consecutive Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 5 through Nov. 24. Immersive Theatre With trumpets blaring and cannon blasting, The Lord Mayor orders the gates of Fairhaven to swing open at 10 a.m. and close at dusk. The day is filled with an abundance of attractions appropriate for all age groups, presented upon 14 stages, each packed with a unique mix of continuous music, dance, comedy shows and circus entertainment. The entertainment also takes place right in front of you within the village streets as a costumed cast of medieval commoners, knights and royalty celebrate a 16th century day of play. Part of the experience is interacting with the colorful characters roaming the village, creating an interactive street theater. Take audience with the Queen or mingle with peasants who endlessly proclaim … “Hip Hip Huzzah!” Unique Attractions The royal falconer will don his hunting garb and take you on a thrilling trip into the past explaining and demonstrating the use of falcons, hawks and owls in the ancient sport of falconry. Listen to fascinating bits of history delivered while a hawk flies overhead in a simulated hunt displaying the skills that enraptured nobles long ago and made falconry the sport of kings. The Renaissance Festival wouldn’t be complete without the joust. Occurring three times daily, knights strap on heavy suits of armor and mount two tons of snorting steeds. With plumes waving and chain mail clanking, they take up their lances and charge at one another in tilt. Shattering lances, clashing swords and daring deeds of bravery all collide into a realistic recreation of a joust to the death – all for the queen's amusement. From gallant knights to the marvels of the vast ocean, the Lord Mayor outdoes himself

Save your appetite for a turkey leg at the festival. Photo courtesy of Carolina Renaissance Festival once again in a bid for the Queen’s favor with a personal gift – the return of the living mermaids. The sirens frolic about in a 3,000-gallon aquarium. Lady Alice of Wonderland and Lady Wendy of Neverland visit Fairhaven to share amazing tales of science and adventure. Pirouette the Magical Dancer ventures out of her musical magic box to dance and delight. And if you are lucky, she might just reach right into the sky and gift you a magical star of your very own. Action & Adventure The Carolina Renaissance Festival is home to a most unusual collection of people powered rides and games of skill. Inspired by the joust? Try your skill with a lance on the Slider Joust challenge game. You can storm the castle in a paintball battle or try to solve the riddle of climbing Jacob’s Ladder. Mix skillful pleasure and comic adventure by throwing tomatoes at the insulting fools locked in the stocks at Vegetable Justice. Test your skill at games like the Dragon Climbing Tower, the Archery Range and the Maze. Fly high into the sky on the Pirate's Assault Catapult. Take a ride on Christopher Columbus’ Voyage to the New World, the Piccolo Pony (a rocking horse bigger than an elephant), and Leonardo’s Flying Machine; a people-powered amusement ride based on Di Vinci’s designs for human flight. A family favorite is Mother (and Father) Goose brought to life with their costumed ducks and geese, the petting farm and camel rides. Shopping Early holiday, shoppers can peruse over 140 craft shops in an open-air village market which provides a diverse selection of handmade items, such as pottery, jewelry, perfume,

glass-blown ornaments, ceramics, bath & body products, medieval costumes, hand-carved candles, unique musical instruments, children’s toys and a full spectrum of clothing. Watch artisans make a masterpiece before your eyes. Enjoy demonstrations of fine skills such as weaving, woodcarving, blacksmithing, glassblowing, pottery and jewelry making – all through the use of ancient skills and low technology. Be your own artisan. Learn to blacksmith and create your own souvenir at the new Dragon Forge. Feasting Village kitchens cook up an endless feast of bread bowl stews, steak-on-a-stake, gourmet sausages and giant roasted turkey legs. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are also available. For dessert, try the fresh crepes, the cakes and cookies from the Monks Bakery, candy delights from the Chocolate Shoppe, Italian ice, gelato and a favorite among renaissance wanderers: a bag of cinnamon-roasted almonds. Festival pubs offer a wide variety of craft beer, wine, champagne, ale, honey mead, soft drinks, Medieval Margaritas and the new Friar Puck’s Premium Lemonade.

When you go: What: The 26th annual Carolina Renaissance Festival Where: Highway 73 at Poplar Tent Road (between I-77 and I-85), between Concord and Huntersville When: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 5 through Nov. 24 Advance Discount Tickets: $25 for adults, $15 for kids ages 5 to 12 www.RenFestInfo.com or 704-896-5555

Insider tips on exploring the festival Plan Ahead • Avoid peak traffic by arriving at or before 10 a.m. and leaving before 4 p.m. The peak event traffic is from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and again from 5 to 6:30 p.m. You may still incur traffic non-festival related traffic so keep snacks and entertainment in the car for ride just in case. • It is impossible to see and do it all in one day. A five-hour visit is ample enough time to experience a quality sampling of the festival’s overall offering. • Festival general policy states that no outside food and beverage is allowed. However, parents/grandparents can bring baby food products, medical dietary foods and one factory-sealed water bottle. • Bring cash. Many of the games and concessionaires don’t accept credit cards (and the various performers always appreciate tips). • The festival website provides details on several great ways to save on admission that include discount tickets for seniors, military veterans and several weekends with free admission for children. • The festival is an outdoor event. Bring sunscreen, wear comfortable shoes and stay hydrated. Consider a small umbrella for shade and avoid wearing perfume and cologne that can attract unwanted flying insects (bug spray helps). At the festival • Know the shows. The festival website provides a schedule of event program and map (handed out at the gate). Shows not appropriate for children have a rating of LC, which is short for “Loose Cannon” and means that the shows may contain adult innuendo humor (but no profanity). • Family-friendly “must see” performances include The Jousting Knights on Horseback, The Ancient Art of Falconry, The Sea Fairies: Swimming Mermaids, The Barely Balanced Acrobats, Gravity Check Jugglers, Gypsy Geoff, and Queen Isabella’s Musicale & Knighting Ceremony. • For guaranteed seating at the shows, plan to arrive five to 10 minutes early. Arrive 20 minutes early to secure seating at the jousts. • Start your holiday gift shopping early at the Artisan Marketplace. High quality arts and crafts include blown glass, handmade candles, pottery and jewelry. • Some food & beverage concessions require standing in multiple lines. Divide and conquer to save time. • The festival village is shaped like a horseshoe. When you reach the end, a rear exit gate allows for you to take a short stroll immediately back to the front for re-entry (or to the parking lot for departure). Get your hand stamped at exiting if you wish to re-enter. Mobility challenges • There is parking near the front entry for vehicles displaying disability placards. This can sometimes fill up and is another reason for arriving early. The parking is well mowed and groomed farm fields. • There are wheelchair viewing areas at select performance locations, wheelchair-accessible portable restrooms and wheelchair rentals at the Belrose Costume Rental Shop located just outside the village front gate entrance. • Much of the festival village is open lanes and fields consisting of mowed lawns, some various grades of gravel, mostly flat with some modest slopes in parts. It is not uncommon for rocks to raise up, tree roots to become exposed, rain erosion to occur, and other naturally occurring conditions. The festival makes a constant effort to keep up and groom the landscape to remove any of these obstacles. If a festival day follows a significant bad weather event, it can sometimes delay this effort and result in the need for a modest avoidance.

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DINING SCORES The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants Sept. 20-26: Lowest Scores • Shun Lee Palace, 4340 Colwick Road – 86 Violations include: Employees spoke Spanish, but employee health policies were in Chinese; employee drinks were on prep counters in kitchen; several pans had buildup; sweet and sour sauce didn't fully cool to 41 degrees within four hours; walkin cooler and sauce reach-in cooler wasn't holding products cold enough; product cooked in reach-in freezer didn't have date recorded; lettuce wasn't cooled properly; and floors and shelves needed cleaning. • Libretto's Pizza, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 90 Violations include: Person in charge ate pizza at start of inspection near clean utensils and ready-to-eat foods;

hand sink didn't have hand soap; beef, sauce, cheese and meatballs weren't held cold enough; pizza didn't have start and end times recorded; and metal rack in reach-in cooler was rusty. 28209 • 1900 Mexican Grill, 5110 Park Road – 95 • Greystone Restaurant, 3039 South Blvd. – 95 • Jet's Pizza, 1607 Montford Drive – 91 • Reid's Fine Foods, 4331 Barclay Downs Drive – 92 • The Flour Shop, 530 Brandywine Road – 98 • Village Tavern, 4201 Congress St. – 93.5 28210 • Corkbuzz, 4905 Ashley Park Lane – 98 • Food Lion (seafood & market), 10120 Johnston Road – 100

• Harper's Restaurant, 6518 Fairview Road – 92 • Los Primo's Catering, 1343 Sharon Road W. – 93 • FP Chang's China Bistro, 6809 Phillips Place Court – 94 • Palm Restaurant, 6705 Phillips Place Court – 97 • Starbucks Coffee, 4805 Sharon Road – 98 • Taipei South, 10106 Johnston Road – 96.5 • Yafa Halal Market, 10703 Park Road – 95.5 • Zoe's Kitchen, 6100 Fairview Road – 95.5 28211 • Harris Teeter (deli), 6701 Morrison Blvd. – 98.5 • Harris Teeter (meat/seafood), 112 S. Sharon Amity – 98 • Libretto's Pizza, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 90 • Maggiano's Little Italy, 4400 Sharon Road – 93.5 • Mezzanotte, 2907 Providence Road – 95.5

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7 kitchen lighting ideas for aging eyes by Ross Geller Contributor

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As we grow older, our bodies experience several changes that hamper their functioning. One of the most significant and frequent problems is an impaired vision. There are numerous reasons behind the loss of vision, including cataracts and nerve damage. While such issues generate discomfort by themselves, they become further exacerbated by the presence of bad lighting in your home. They become even bigger problems when dealing with sharp or pointed objects, such as the items you encounter in your kitchen. Here are seven ways to improve the lighting in your kitchen for the benefit of your eyes: 1. Let in sunlight – One of the first and most overlooked ways of increasing lighting is by opening up the windows for sunlight. Sunlight acts as a natural enhancer and can make your kitchen appear not only brighter but more prominent as well. It creates a more open space and adds to the aesthetic appeal of a kitchen as well. Apart from highly increasing the brightness in the room, sunlight also has several other benefits. It is a beneficial source of vitamin D and can even eliminate certain germs and bacteria present on surfaces. Thus, ensure that your kitchen has enough natural sunlight. 2. Repaint your walls – Dark walls absorb more light and hence make rooms appear darker. It also reduces the appearance of the size of the room. Furthermore, this also reduces the reflective ability of the wall to the lighting you use and gives it a dim impression. Thus, a simple technique like painting the wall, a bright color can do wonders for the brightness of the room. 3. Increase ambient lighting – Artificial lighting plays the most vital role in illuminating a room. For older adults, using white LED lights may be preferable to using yellow lighting. A single white light can also be more cost-effective and environmentally friendly. However, at the same time, you must keep light levels well-distributed throughout the house. Sensitivity to such fluctuations increases with age, and hence, your older relative may find it difficult to adjust to this. 4. Use task lighting – While these may not

be commonly used in the kitchen, task lighting is an efficient way of conducting work there. If there is a specific area of the kitchen dedicated to the cutting of vegetables, then adding a small table-like lamp to the area can significantly minimize the strain on the eyes. 5. Minimize Glare – Elderly individuals are also susceptible to the glare that occurs from lights. Thus, attempting to reduce the glare from countertops is exceptionally vital. Generally, glare occurs due to the presence of highly reflective surfaces, such as granite, found on counters. Instead of this material, you could opt for a darker marble or cement-style countertop to remove the glare. Apart from this, there are some light or lampshades that are matte or frost-like. Such lights significantly decrease the amount of light escaping from the shade. There is minimal exposure of the eyes to the sun. 6. Put lights on the ceiling – The brightness of the ceiling greatly influences the intensity in a room. Your roof acts as a natural reflector of the light below it. By adding bright and well-spaced lights, this tip could be one of the most useful in brightening up the kitchen. Furthermore, many kitchens often have an adjoining dining room. It is always good to have appropriate dining room lighting so that you do not strain your eyes while focusing on the food. This may also affect the way you eat and digest food. Hence, it is always a good practice for your dining room to be well lit. 7. Provide visual cueing using lights – Visual cueing involves using lights to demarcate shapes and edges of furniture and other items. You could add lights to the top or bottom of cabinets, around the edges of shelves or cabinets on the floor. Such lighting can act as a visual point of reference for elderly individuals and hence prevent them from knocking or walking into these items. Thus, it can prevent serious injury. Furthermore, if your floor is made up of dark wood, the reflection caused by the light creates a beautiful contrast. It looks stylish as well as functional. Your home and the way you design it is a reflection of your unique personality. Everyone deserves the ability to create their house as they please, without any compromises. I hope this article helps you discover some of the best and easiest ways to light up your kitchen and hence make you feel at home. This can be a great gift for your home from you. Ross Geller is a working designer and writer. Follow him on Twittter: @RossGel28388574.

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**All participants who attend an estimated 60-90 minute in-home product consultation will receive a $25 gift card. Retail value is $25. Offer sponsored by LeafGuard Holdings Inc. Limit one per household. Company procures, sells, and installs seamless gutter protection. This offer is valid for homeowners over 18 years of age. If married or involved with aAlllife partner,who both cohabitating must attend and complete participants attend an estimated persons 60-90 minute in-home product consultation will presentation receive a $25 gifttogether. card. Retail value is $25. Offer sponsored Inc. to Limit one per household. Company sells, able and installs Participants must have bya LeafGuard photo ID,Holdings be able understand English, andprocures, be legally to seamless gutter protection. This offer is valid for homeowners over 18 years of age. If married or involved with a life enter into a contract. The following persons are not eligible for this offer: employees of ID, partner, both cohabitating persons must attend and complete presentation together. Participants must have a photo be able to understand English, and be legallyorable to enter their into a contract. The following are notprevious eligible for this Company or affiliated companies entities, immediate familypersons members, offer: employees of Company or affiliated companies or entities, their immediate family members, previous participants participants in a Company in-home consultation within the past 12 months and all current in a Company in-home consultation within the past 12 months and all current and former Company customers. Gift may and former Company may be extended, transferred, or orsubstituted not be extended, transferred,customers. or substitutedGift except thatnot Company may substitute a gift of equal greater value if it deems itthat necessary. Gift cardmay will be mailed to the via ﬁrst Unitedvalue States Mail within 10 days of receipt except Company substitute a participant gift of equal orclass greater if it deems it necesof the promotion form. Not valid in conjunction with any other promotion or discount of any kind. Offer not sponsored or sary. Gift card will be mailed to the participant via first class United States Mail within 21 promoted by Lowe’s and is subject to change without notice prior to reservation. Expires 4/30/19. days of receipt of the promotion form. Not valid in conjunction with any other promotion or discount of any kind. Offer not sponsored or promoted by Lowe’s and is subject to change FINANCING OFFER: without notice prior to reservation. Expires 8/31/19.

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