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Dear Lord…was this a tribute to God’s best grace… It took me longer than I anticipated publishing this first edition. I am grateful to each advertiser for their patients and understanding. I am very excited to bring forth a new edition to Schaumburg / Arlington Heights and suburbs. As we grow, our goal is to educate each of our readers and provide resources on aging gracefully, retirement, and cargiving. God Bless & Enjoy Reading!
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CONSIDER A NEW APPROACH TO AGING WELL A move to an assisted living community can be a positive, natural progression that allows for sustainable independence, further learning and continued engagement in society. VIVA! sets the tone for the personalized way Pathway’s staff relates with and cares for resident, the individualized approach to support residents’ over all well-being and the way staff involves residents in activities that are of unique interest to them. People who work at Pathway communities not only care for residents but intentionally help to enrich their lives.
Many people’s perceptions of growing old aren’t pretty, but Pathway Senior Living’s VIVA! Philosophy is changing how society thinks about aging. “At Pathway, we think about aging differently,” says Maria Olivia, Chief People Officer of Pathway, a premier owner and operator of more than 20 senior living communities in Illinois, Wisconsin and Kansas. “We value elderhood as a viable and productive period in life. We focus on providing well care, not sick care, and we take a holistic and proactive approach to enhancing our residents’ lives.”
Pathway’s Signature Programs Pathway offers learning, sharing and leadership opportunities that engage the mind, fitness classes to strengthen the body and opportunities for camaraderie, reflection and charity that touch the soul.
Pathway’s approach is so unique and so deeply engrained in its culture that it has its own name, “VIVA!” In simplest terms, VIVA! Is an enthusiastic celebration of life. It offers a life-enriching environment where seniors can lead engaging, meaningful and purpose-filled lives.
The following Pathway signature programs engage residents and provide the framework for seniors to experience personal growth and meaningful connections.
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Victory Gardens - Some say it’s "horticulture therapy;" others say it’s the environmentally-friendly thing to do. But Pathway gardeners say raising killer tomatoes and a bumper cucumber crop is just good old, plain and productive fun! SenseSations - Restaurant-quality dining experience, features fresh ingredients, savory aromas, welcoming settings and great service that appeals to all five senses while also providing "food for the soul" in the form of conversation and camaraderie.
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Seniors enjoy paddling on Sunrise Lake at Pathway’s Camp VIVA!!
VIVA! Plus is a convenient and real benefit to residents who may need extended care to address short-term healthcare needs, ease the transition from hospital to home with additional healthcare services and provide a helping hand with on-site supplemental medical management. Residents can choose a VIVA! Plus Pathway care partner or a care provider of their own. VIVA! Plus select partners include: • • • • • •
Physician Services Comprehensive Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing Skilled Nursing Care Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Services Social Service and Psychiatric Nursing Medication Management Home Health Care
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Experience the VIVA! Difference Through Pathway’s VIVA! life-enriching approach and signature programs, Pathway is truly changing how society thinks about aging one happy, healthy resident at a time. To learn more about Pathway Senior Living or to find a community near you, please visit www.PathwaySL.com or call 1#888#342#4111.! Photo Caption: Seniors enjoy paddling on Sunrise Lake at Pathway’s Camp VIVA!
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“ ging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and growth”
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People are living longer than ever thanks to medical improvements. Even though we now have access to the best medical care and medical treatments for a range of diseases, it’s still important to focus on living healthy as you age. Focus on a healthy, well-balanced diet. Focus on eating a diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fiber is most important. It’s also important to avoid foods high in cholesterol and saturated fats.
Visit your doctor regularly. Routine checkups with your doctor can help catch problems early on. A physician will also be able to tell you what exams and check ups you’ll need to be getting, such as blood work to test cholesterol, mammograms and colonoscopies.
Be physically active. Incorporating at least 30 minutes of activity into your day will help reduce your chance of stroke, heart attack and other diseases. Make sure you choose activities that don’t strain your joints too much, such as walking, yoga classes or light bike rides.
Avoid overdoing alcoholic drinks. It’s especially important to focus on drinking in moderation as you age. For men and women over the age of 65, one drink is considered healthy.
Focus on proper skin care. Because your skin becomes even more sensitive with age, it’s important to use at least SPF 15 any time you will be exposed to the outdoors. - Pentucket Medical
Consult your physician for more information on health aging.
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FIGHTING OR FUELING JOINT PAIN? Do you have joint pain? Perhaps have difficulty getting up from a chair or out of bed? Been diagnosed with arthritis or an inflammatory condition? Then this is important information you need to read!
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FOOD IS OUR FUEL, like gasoline to a car. What we put into our bodies will move you towards disease or it will move you towards health. Have you heard the saying “which dog are you feeding?” Well, the “dog” that gets fed will always win over the “dog” that gets starved. The same holds true for disease and pain. If you feed it, it will get stronger. But what exactly is the “dog” that you’re feeding? THE REAL CULPRIT IS INFLAMMATION. Inflammation is the real cause behind virtually all pain and disease – including joint pain! When we have pain, it’s a signal from the body that something isn’t working correctly. And we become very motivated to relieve that pain. BUT what we should focus on is actually correcting the cause of the pain, not just masking it away every few hours with painkillers. To correct the cause of joint pain we need to go after the inflammatory process that’s likely been brewing beneath the surface of the body for years.
WHAT ARE THE WARNING SIGNS THAT HIDDEN INFLAMMATION COULD BE CAUSING MY JOINT PAIN? ! Joint Pain and/or arthritis ! Having an inflammatory condition (rheumatoid arthritis) ! Decreased mobility (joint don’t “move well” and are stiff) ! Difficulty getting up from a chair or out of bed ! Digestive complaints (such as bloating or constipation) ! Elevated cholesterol panel or heart disease ! Sugar handling issues or diabetes ! Skin problems (such as rashes, hives, eczema or psoriasis)
DO I FIGHT INFLAMMATION OR FEED IT? Here are some examples of lifestyle behaviors that promote inflammation ~ Eating grains (such as pasta, bread, oatmeal, sandwiches, crackers) Consuming sugar (fruit, stevia, honey, soda, jams, snacks, granola bars, desserts, cookies) Regular dairy or yogurt use (which contains a form of sugar) Alcohol use (which triggers inflammation) Poor sleep habits High stress levels
You might be wondering – how do we get all of this inflammation? The primary cause of inflammation is our food. That means we can use powerful nutrient products and our food to change the inflammatory processes! It’s important to note that in addition to joint pain, chronic inflammation is also the deadly consequence of both heart disease and cancer. Heart Disease is currently responsible for every 1 in 4 deaths and in 2015, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that cancer kills 1,620 people every day.
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! Eating leafy, dark greens daily (did you know: spinach has more calcium than milk!) ! Using powerful anti-inflammatory nutritional supplements (Vitamin D, Omega 3s, and others) ! Stress-relief techniques (meditation or yoga) to reduce cortisol ! Using more “good fats” in the kitchen ! Avoiding processed foods ! Reducing consumption of non-organic or non free range meats Simple Changes in the Kitchen: • Choose eggs that are organic / free range because studies show they contain significantly more anti-inflammatory (good fats) • Using high quality healthy oils when cooking (such as olive oil or coconut oil) • Drinking green tea naturally lowers inflammation
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Avoid Grains: If you’d like to learn more about how grains affect our health, please visit www.TheBalanceDoc.com and check our blog articles! Another resource I’d recommend is the book Wheat Belly by Dr. Davis. Assess your sleep habits: Sleep is our body’s time to heal! It’s so important for our joints because while we sleep, our discs and joints are filling with new nutrients and hydration. So what’s keeping you from attaining a good night’s sleep? Neck pain? Worrying keeping you awake? Is there something you can do to address this? Get active: A walk around the neighborhood would be a great place to start.
Gone Gluten Free? Find out what other foods are still bothering you. Most people with gluten sensitivity also have other hidden food intolerances. Did you know the top signs of food intolerance are: headaches, fatigue, skin problems and digestive issues.
If you have health conditions or use medications, please seek the advice of a nutritional professional or Functional Medicine Physician who can help you correct disease processes by using powerful, research-proven natural products and teaching lifestyle change habits. !
What natural options can FINALLY solve the puzzle and help you feel better? !
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Facts About Your Bones and Osteoporosis National!Osteoporosis!Foundation
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2.Throughout life, you are constantly losing old bone and forming new bone. 3.Osteoporosis happens when you lose too much bone, make too little of it or both. 4.Bone loss usually speeds up at midlife in both men and women. 5.Osteoporosis and the broken bones it causes can be prevented. 6.About half of all women and up to one in four men age 50 and older will break a bone due to osteoporosis. 7.Some medicines and some diseases can cause bone loss. 8.Diseases more common in African American women, such as sickle cell anemia and lupus, can lead to osteoporosis. 9.About 20 percent of Asian American women age 50 and older have osteoporosis. 10.By age 80, Caucasian women lose about one-third of their hipbone density. 11.Broken hips among Latinas in the U.S. appear to be on the rise. 12.If your mother or father broke bones as an adult, you may be at risk for osteoporosis. 13.Women lose up to 20 percent of their bone density in the fiveto-seven years after menopause. 14.Today approximately 9 million people in the U.S. have osteoporosis.
15.About 1.5 million men and 7.5 million women have osteoporosis. 16.People with osteoporosis cannot feel their bones getting weaker, and many people do not know they have osteoporosis until they break a bone. 17.People with osteoporosis most often break a bone in the hip, spine or wrist. 18.Bones break more easily in people with osteoporosis, sometimes from simple actions such as sneezing, hugging or bumping into furniture. 19.A broken bone in the spine can cause sharp back pain or no pain at all. 20.Find out if you have Osteoporosis is before you break a bone. Ask your healthcare provider when you should have a bone density test. 21.You need to get enough calcium and vitamin D every day to keep your bones healthy. 22.Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables benefits your bones and overall health. 23.African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos and Native Americans are more likely to be lactose intolerant than Caucasians, making it difficult to get enough calcium from foods. 24.You should exercise at least 2½ hours every week for strong bones. 25.You are never too young or too old to protect your bones. Now is the time to take action!
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No, You’re Not Too Old For a New Job
ESSENTIAL ADVICE FOR THE BABY BOOMER SEEKING A CAREER CHANGE.
As the unemployment rate falls, Americans are gaining confidence about their employment prospects again. And the good news for Baby Boomers is that this isn’t just a young kids’ game. “Don’t view your age or your experience as a liability. It’s a benefit to companies to have a multigenerational workforce,” says Oriana Vogel, vice president of global talent acquisition at American Express. “One of our goals… is to hire employees that can provide a variety of different perspectives and experiences.” Age doesn’t come into consideration when it comes down to hiring the best people, she says. “In fact, if you have more experience and skills, you can offer something different from some other candidates,” says Scott Dobroski, career trends analyst for Glassdoor.com. Career experts say there are some steps jobseekers over the age of 50 can take to put their
best foot forward. Show that you’re tech-fluent. Hiring managers want to make sure you’re as comfortable around today’s technology as the generation that practically grew up with smartphones in their hands. You can communicate this early on via your LinkedIn profile, says the site’s career expert Catherine Fisher. “Upload… photos and videos, presentations, and more to the summary and experience sections of your profile,” she says. And when you ask colleagues, clients and so on for LinkedIn recommendations, “Ask them to highlight concrete examples that reinforce your cutting edge skill set.” Focus on skills, not years. Your resume should communicate what you’ve accomplished in your career without drawing attention to when. “Include your job and career highlights at your most recent employer at the top, followed by success highlights and metrics at employers over the past ten years,” Dobroski says. You should still include a chronological employment listing, but it’s OK to
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Alzheimer’s Disease: A Caregiver’s Checklist for Daily Care When you're a caregiver for a person with Alzheimer's disease (AD), one of your main goals is to help your loved one do as much he can on his own. This helps him keep his sense of independence. Break down tasks into small steps, or even write out easy-to-follow directions. Use this checklist to help you help him with daily care:
Grooming • Show him how to brush his teeth step by step, or brush yours at the same time. Try an angled, long-handled, or electric toothbrush if you're brushing for him. • If a woman wants to wear makeup, encourage it. Help her with lipstick and powder, if she wants. Skip eye makeup if it seems too hard for her to tackle. • To keep shaving safe, use an electric razor instead of one with a blade.
Bathing • Use a hand-held showerhead, rubber bath mat, grab bars, and a shower stool to prevent falls. If he has trouble getting in and out of the tub, try sponge baths. • To help relax him during bathing, play calming music and tell him what you are doing each step of the way. • Give him as much privacy as you can. Put a towel over his shoulders and lap. Clean under the towel with a washcloth or sponge. • If she tends to get anxious and hitting is a problem, give her a washcloth to hold. She'll be less likely to strike and may calm down.
Getting Dressed • Make it easier for him to dress on his own. Lay out his clothes in the order he puts them on, or hand him one piece of clothing at a time. • If he wants to wear the same clothes every day, don't fight it. Buy 3 or 4 sets of them. • Make sure he has loose clothes that are easy to put on. Shorts and pants with elastic waistbands and slip-on shoes are good. Skip shoelaces, buttons, and buckles.
Eating • Keep mealtime simple and calm. Turn off the TV and radio. Move unneeded items off the table. If having many foods at once confuses him, serve one thing at a time. • Use solid-colored plates on a contrasting place mat so it's easier to tell her food from her plate and her plate from the table. • Remind him to chew and swallow, if you need to. Don't hurry. Be patient, and give him plenty of time to eat. • As it becomes harder for him to eat on his own, try finger foods like tuna sandwiches, steamed broccoli pieces, or orange segments. If swallowing is hard for him, serve softer foods like applesauce, cottage cheese, and scrambled eggs.
Activities • Helping with chores can boost self-esteem. Ask him to dust, sweep, fix things, sort socks, fold laundry, read a recipe for you, or measure when you cook. • Stay active. Take a walk together every day to keep muscles strong, boost mood, and help with sleep. If he can't get around well, he may be able to use a stationary bike or resistance bands. • Playing word games, doing puzzles, talking about current events, or gardening can fuel thinking and memory. Listening to music (and playing "name that tune") can also bring back fond thoughts. Be sensitive -- if you sense he feels frustrated or upset by an activity, try something else. • If an activity isn't is working, it might just be the wrong time. Try it again later. The outcome of chores or games doesn't matter. The time you spend together and the activities that give joy or meaning to your loved one’s day do.
Reviewed by Arefa Cassoobhoy, MD MPh on April 25, 2014
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Alzheimer's Association: "Food, Eating and Alzheimer's," “Activities at Home."
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Cleveland Clinic: "Exercise and Alzheimer's Disease." Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation: "Mental Stimulation Slows Alzheimer's Progression." National Institute on Aging: "Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease."
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One of the original Board Certified Vein Specialists in the United States Dr. Stephen P. Rivard, of Illinois Vein Specialists. Dr. Rivard offers the most up to date medical treatments available for venous disease, as do all of the physicians at Illinois Vein Specialists. Dr. Rivard has personally and successfully treated over 3,000 patients with painful varicose veins. Dr. Rivard has consistently found himself on the forefront of medicine, being one of the original board certified physicians in both Emergency Medicine and Phlebology, the study of veins and vein disorders. In the 1980s, he was a pioneer in Emergency Medicine, helping establish the Emergency Department at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. After spending 26 consecutive years there, he wanted to pursue an up-and-coming area of medicine, one that would allow him to build long term relationships with his patients. He took an interest to Phlebology, recognized as a new medical specialty by the American Medical Association in 2005, the same year Dr. Rivard undertook a fellowship to learn the latest technological advances in the field. His dedication to treating all forms of venous disease from spider veins to varicose veins and vein ulcers led him to open Illinois Vein Specialists, where he offers new hope to those suffering from painful, embarrassing veins and who fear that traditional vein surgery of yesteryear is their only option. Frequently interviewed in newspapers and mentioned on the evening news for our highly successful approach to vein care, Dr. Rivard is considered to be a leader in the field of Phlebology. Illinois Vein Specialists combines the quality and safety of a hospital with the convenience and efficiency of an office setting, yet the comfort of your living room. Its physicians and staff are fellowship trained and devoted exclusively to the treatment of vein disease and patient care. Dr. Rivard’s patients from Illinois Vein Specialists, and previously from the Emergency Room, recognize him not only for his attention to detail, but also his ability to keep them at ease during their visit, with his talent for keeping up a conversation and his art for telling stories – which he has many. To name a few experiences and accomplishments, Dr. Rivard has climbed Mt. Kilamanjaro in Africa, completed the 500-mile pilgrimage following Santiago de Compostela in Spain and also made Michigan’s Holland Hundred Mile Bike Ride. For many years, Dr. Rivard has offered the latest state-of-the-art technology and treatments available for varicose and spider veins. Trust your legs to one of the most trusted names in vein care treatment. Visit our web site to view patient testimonials and/or before & after photos of patients treated at IVS — www.IllinoisVeinSpecialists.com.
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Stephen P. Rivard, MD ACP, FACEP
Education and Training
t B.S. Loyola University. Cum Laude with honors t . % -oyola University t Residency, Emergency Medicine, Butterworth Hospital, MI t Fellowship, Phlebology
Board Certifications
t National Board of Medical Examiners t Diplomate, American College of Phlebology t Emergency Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine t Diplomate, American Board of Emergency Medicine t Fellow, American College of Emergency Medicine
Awards
t i Physician of the Year� by Good Shepherd Hospital t iHero of Emergency Medicine� by the American College of Emergency Physicians
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22285 Pepper Road, Suite 105, Barrington, IL 60010 Â
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A Center of Excellence in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Vein Disease™