BALANCED
SUMMER ISSUE | 2016
BALANCEDMAG.COM
FAMILY HEALTH | WELLNESS | PARENTING | LIVING
PICTURE PERFECT Northeast Ohio photographers offer advice to help you make the best choice for your family
SUMMER STORIES: OUTDOOR FAMILY FUN 6 | TIME FOR FAMILY DINNER 18 | REFRESH YOUR WORKOUT ROUTINE 36 balancedmag.com 6 | BALANCEDFAMILY | SPRING 2015
Award-Winning Award-Winning Menorah Park Menorah AgingPark Resources Aging Resources Center Cent
Helpful information Helpful at information your fingertips at your fingertips Powered by the Powered experts byatthe Menorah experts Park at Menorah Center Park for Senior Center Living for Senior Livin We know finding We know the right finding information the right at information the right time at the can right be challenging. time can be challenging. Through our well-attended Through ourdinner well-attended conversations, dinnerour conversations, website and our phone website contacts, and phone we arecontacts, dedicatedwe are dedicated to connecting you to with connecting a wealth you ofwith resources, a wealth support of resources, and caresupport servicesand forcare every services stage of foraging everybystage of aging by combining a complete combining library a complete of professional library resources of professional with Menorah resourcesPark’s with Menorah expertise.Park’s expertise. www.menorahpark.org/ARC www.menorahpark.org/ARC LEARN MORE LEARN MORE
LEARN Insurance & Social Insurance Services & Social Services MORE
LEARN MORE LEARN MORE
LEARN Healthy Aging Information Aging Information MORE Healthy LEARN MenorahMORE Park Menorah Campus &Park Services Campus & Services
LEARN
FinancialMORE & Legal Financial Information & Legal Information
Resource Hotline Resource 216-839-6678 Hotline 216-839-6678 Free Social Work FreeSupport Social 216-402-0895 Work Support 216-402-0895 Events SponsoredEvents by the Sponsored Barbara and by Earl the Barbara Franklinand Fund Earl Franklin Fund Overall Program Overall Supported Program by the David Supported N. and by the InezDavid MyersN.Fund and Inez Myers Fund
TheM Peter B. Lewis Aquatic & Therapy Center ENORAH PARK H OME HEALTH SERVICES
The Peter B. Lewis Aquatic & Therapy Center A Service of Menorah Park
RELIEF from YOUR PAIN
We’ve Helped Thousands of People Find Usthere! Help You: Getting you from here . . . Relief for Theirs... Let to
Menorah Park Home Health Services knows recovery from anHEALTHY illness or injury is accomplished more quickly when surrounded BACK & NECK by people you love in the comfort of home. Our professional staff has the expertise to manage your medical condition and the compassion and respect to guide you towards your recovery goals. KNEE STRENGTHING We offer: BALANCE IMPROVEMENT ♦ Skilled Nursing - post-hospital & physician-referred skilled nursing services • Free Transportation within our service area ♦ Therapy - physical, occupational & speech therapies Customized Land & Aquatic Based Therapies ♦ Medical Social Work - referrals & connections to community• resources • One-to-One Specialized Treatment ♦ Home Health Aide Services - assistance for safe & effective personal care ♦ Memory Care Call to schedule your free screenings or talk to your doctor about a refferal to our Center TODAY!
216-595-7333
216-595-7345
Offices also serving Akron, Canton, Streetsboro and surrounding areas. We are Medicare, Medicaid and PASSPORT certified. We are an approved provider for most private insurances. We will be happy to work with you and your insurance company. 2 | BALANCEDFAMILY | SPRING 2016
balancedmag.com
27300 Cedar Road, Beachwood www.lewisaquaticcenter.org
enter
INSIDE
iving
ted by
BALANCEDKIDS
Editor’s note
4
LONG DAYS OF SUMMER
Editor Michael C. Butz asks how readers plan on spending their long but ever shortening days of summer
Feature story
26
SURVIVAL INSTINCTS
Dan Dean seeks to lessen the burden and increase support for fellow male cancer survivors through his group, M Powerment
Closing column
38 STAND OUT, GET HIRED
Career columnist Beth Kuhel discusses how interns can improve their chances of landing employment by working hard and being smart
On the cover: Cover photo courtesy of Jules White Photography
14
6
OUTDOOR OUTINGS
There are seasonal attractions aplenty in which families can enjoy Northeast Ohio’s summer days
10 RAINY DAY RETREATS
Summer beckons many outdoors, but whether to avoid the rain or beat the heat, Northeast Ohio families can choose from many indoor options
BALANCEDADULTS 14 PICTURE PERFECT
Knowing what to look for when choosing a family photographer can lead to keepsakes to treasure and share for a lifetime
18 GROWTH OPPORTUNITY Family dinners set the table for bonding, greater intelligence
22 DISRUPTIVE DIAGNOSIS
Grappling with a serious illness in the family requires patience, research
BALANCEDBODY&MIND FRUIT (AND 32 BEARING VEGETABLES)
Summer yields many in-season fruits and vegetables, which in turn can yield a healthier diet
ROUTINE 36 WORKOUT REFRESH
A variety of innovative fitness centers have popped up around Northeast Ohio, offering new options for getting or staying in shape
balancedmag.com
SUMMER 2016 | BALANCEDFAMILY | 3
BALANCED
FAMILYMATTERS FROM EDITOR MICHAEL C. BUTZ
A
How, I asked incredulously, could the first official day of summer in Cleveland be his least favorite? His reasoning was logical if also a bit gloomy. He said it’s because from that day forward for the next half year, the amount of daylight we experience each day lessens. That’s dispiriting, to be sure, but it’s stuck with me over the years because, well, there’s truth to it. As someone who lives only a 10-minute walk from Edgewater Park and frequently takes in Lake Erie sunsets over the summer, I’m well versed in the correlation between the timing of my walks to the shoreline and a dwindling summer.
Of course, my friend’s logic can be combatted to some extent by pointing out that the loss of daylight happens so incrementally (only minutes per day) that to get hung up on the matter on the first day of summer is a waste of time (and sunshine). But with my friend’s point in mind, I pose the question: How are you going to spend those cherished days of summer? In this issue of Balanced Family, we share several enjoyable, family-friendly ways to do so – including both indoor and outdoor options. From local amusement parks and family fun centers to game-filled eateries and challenging escape rooms, we have you covered.
Editor Michael C. Butz editor@balancedmag.com Art Director Jon Larson
Long days of summer friend of mine once told me that June 21, the summer solstice, was his least favorite day of the year.
FAMILY Contributing Columnist Beth Kuhel Cleveland Jewish Publication Company
Summer also is a good time to schedule family photos, and in this issue, we hear from three professional photographers who offer advice regarding how to select just the right person for the job. And whether it’s at the dining room table or picnic table this summer, local experts share with us their thoughts on how to best take advantage of all those delicious – and nutritious – in-season fruits and vegetables as well as on why making time to eat meals together as a family is important and how doing so can benefit children. So, in these few paragraphs, and in the stories you’ll find on the following pages, we’ve outlined many ways to spend your summer – and, perhaps, take your mind off the inevitably diminishing daylight.
President & CEO Kevin S. Adelstein Vice President of Sales Adam Mandell CJN Managing Editor Bob Jacob Controller Tracy DiDomenico Manager of Digital Marketing Rebecca Fellenbaum Events Manager Gina Lloyd Editorial Kristen Mott Jonah L. Rosenblum Ed Wittenberg Carlo Wolff Custom Publishing Manager Paul Bram Advertising Marcia Bakst Ron Greenbaum Andy Isaacs Adam Jacob Nell V. Kirman Sherry Tilson Design Jessica Roth Stephen Valentine Business Diane Adams Tammie Crawford Abby Royer Display Advertising 216-342-5204 advertising@balancedmag.com Circulation 216-342-5185 circulation@cjn.org
With my friend’s point in mind, I pose the question: How are you going to spend those cherished days of summer?
Balanced Family is produced by the Cleveland Jewish Publication Company, 23880 Commerce Park, Suite 1, Beachwood, OH 44122. For additional copies, call 216-342-5185. For general questions, call 216-454-8300. FIND US AT FACEBOOK.COM/BALANCEDMAG
4 | BALANCEDFAMILY | SUMMER 2016
balancedmag.com
BALANCEDKIDS
Outdoor outings There are local seasonal attractions aplenty in which families can enjoy Northeast Ohio’s sun-soaked, warm-weather months
Memphis Kiddie Park
By Kristen Mott
A
s the weather heats up, parents look for ways to enjoy the high temperatures and keep their children entertained at the same time. Rather than traveling far distances, explore what Northeast Ohio has to offer in terms of outdoor entertainment. From waterparks to amusement rides, there’s an adventure waiting for everyone here this summer. On May 28, 1952, Stuart Wintner opened Memphis Kiddie Park in Brooklyn. Now in its 65th season, the park is still in its original location and under the same family ownership and management. “My plan ever since I was a little kid was to go off and do whatever I wanted to do, then I would retire from what I’m doing and come
back and run the kiddie park. Three years ago I had that opportunity and the kiddie park is now my full-time job,” says Russell Wintner, the current owner of Memphis Kiddie Park and the son of Stuart. The park, which is geared toward younger children, features 10 rides this year, including a merry-go-round,
6 | BALANCEDFAMILY | SUMMER 2016
a boat ride, a small Ferris wheel, a train and an electric car ride. The park is also home to the Lipper Dipper, which, according to Russell, is the oldest operating steel kiddie coaster in North America. In addition to rides, the park features an 18-hole miniature golf course, an arcade and “fun” amusement park food such as pizza, chicken tenders, funnel cakes and cotton candy. “There are very few kiddie parks left in the entire country. We’re one of truly a small handful, so it’s truly a unique experience,” Russell says. “Unlike going to a kiddie section of a large
amusement park, this is just for little children, and the little kids feel like they own the place. They just really enjoy it.” Admission and parking are free. Guests can purchase tickets for each ride, and the tickets never expire. The park is usually open daily from mid-May until the end of August, and from then it’s open on weekends only until the beginning of October. “Not a week goes by where three or four people don’t stop me and they thank me. They say you don’t understand, I came here when I was a little kid, I brought my kids here and now I’m here with my grandchildren. They have the
balancedmag.com
Dr. Michael Varley
Dr. Suber S. Huang
The Retina Center of Ohio is committed to delivering the highest quality retina care. Accepting appointments, consults, second opinions, and new patients for the medical and surgical treatment of all retinal diseases including macular diseases, diabetes, macular edema, vein occlusion and retinal detachment.
Accepting same day appointments University Suburban Health Center 1611 S Green Road, Suite 306B South Euclid, OH 44121-4129 : 216-382-3366
BALANCEDKIDS
Swings-N-Things
best memories of growing up here,” Russell says. For families looking to cool down on hot summer days, head over to Wildwater Kingdom in Aurora. The park features 15 slides, a lazy river, a wave pool and more than 1 million gallons of water. “This is a park that’s really for all ages. We have zero depth water in most of our pools, which means anyone in a wheelchair can also use it and it’s very simple for the elderly to use,” says Cindy Shaffer, operations supervisor for the group sales and the marketing department at Wildwater Kingdom. Younger children may be interested in Splash Landing, an area of the park that features spray guns, rain umbrellas, smaller slides, a climbing structure and a bucket that spills 1,000 gallons of water over the structure. For older kids, the park’s 100-foot tower includes seven slides and a funnel slide known as Liquid Lightning. Wildwater Kingdom always opens Memorial Day weekend and closes
on Labor Day. This year the park will be open daily from June 3 to Aug. 12, and then on weekends only through Labor Day. “When the sun is out, there’s no better place to be, but when it rains it’s fun here too because there’s not as big of a crowd and you can ride everything,” Shaffer says. The park also features amusement park fare, including hamburgers, hot dogs and pizza, as well as a cabana area that includes reserved lounge chairs and a specialized menu. Shaffer believes the park provides entertainment for the whole family. “Because our park features a lot of vertical structures, it’s not a long distance to cover. If you’re in Splash Landing with your little one and your older child wants to go on the tall slides, it’s not that far away, so there’s really a convenience and a comfort of how our park operates,” she says. Swings-N-Things in Olmsted Falls offers numerous attractions, all in
8 | BALANCEDFAMILY | SUMMER 2016
Wildwater Kingdom
one location. Tim Sorge built and founded the park nearly 30 years ago with his wife, Joanne. At the time, Sorge says, theirs was the first family fun park in the eastern half of the United States. “Back in the early days you didn’t see attractions built together like this,” he says. “There would be a free-standing golf course or a batting range, but you couldn’t go to one location and do all of the activities you now see.” The park opened with just batting cages in 1987. Now, Swings-N-Things is home to two miniature golf courses, bumper boats, a go-kart track, paintball and a family arcade room, as well as a homemade ice cream parlor. “Our philosophy is quality and safety. We take a lot
of pride in what we do. At every turn we’ve tried to make it as common-sense and practical as possible,” Sorge says. Families don’t have to pay a gate fee or a parking fee. Instead, admission is priced per attraction. Unlimited allday passes also are available to purchase. The park is typically open March through the end of August with varying hours. Sorge says one of the best parts about SwingsN-Things is that families can participate in all of the activities together. “We think it’s a great place for families,” he says. “There’s something for everybody, and adults get the chance to be a kid again. The park is designed to do that.” BF
balancedmag.com
NON-SURGICAL SOLUTIONS FOR BACK PAIN
KNEE PAIN
SHOULDER PAIN
ARTHRITIS & CHRONIC PAIN Find relief from arthritis, sports injuries and chronic pain through non-surgical regenerative therapies at Regen Orthopedics. These advanced treatments enable your own adult stem cells to repair injured tissues, reduce inflammation and stop the pain. Patients have been able to avoid surgery and ongoing pain medications.
Activate your natural healing process with advanced stem cell therapy. Call 844.786.2355 for a consultation.
TENDONITIS Located at Hillcrest Hospital 6770 Mayfield Road, Suite 415, Mayfield Hts., OH 44124
844.786.2355
regenorthopedics.com
WHAT PATIENT’S SAY It is so wonderful to be pain free. I am so happy I did this procedure, and I would recommend it to anyone. - Cindy S.
BALANCEDKIDS
RAINY DAY
RETREATS
Summer beckons many outdoors, but whether to avoid the run or beat the heat, Northeast Ohio families can choose from many enjoyable indoor options By Ed Wittenberg
I
f you’re looking for family-friendly indoor activities this summer, Punch Bowl Social Cleveland, Play Arcade & Kitchen in Mayfield Heights and Ultimate Escape Challenge in Broadview Heights all offer attractive options for family fun.
Punch Bowl Social
10 | BALANCEDFAMILY | SUMMER 2016
Punch Bowl Social, a 27,000-square-foot restaurant, bar and entertainment complex, opened in September in Cleveland’s Flats East Bank. It pairs from-scratch dishes and craft beverages with old-school games and social activities like bowling, vintage video games, shuffleboard, table tennis, marbles and skee-ball. “The great thing about it is what we have to offer, as opposed to other places,” says Dennis Fischer, general manager of Punch Bowl Social Cleveland. “We have eight bowling lanes, some older-style pinball machines, four-player Pac-Man – certainly games for the younger generation, as well as their parents.
“We also have two private karaoke rooms, which can be rented out, and that’s always a bit of family fun. I have seen groups of up to 12 fit in these rooms.” Punch Bowl Social, based in Denver, is the brainchild of its founder and CEO, Robert Thompson. In this “eatertainment” concept, food, beverage and games are all on equal footing, Fischer says. “From a kids’ standpoint, we offer great homemade milkshakes, fizzes and Boylan sodas, all natural flavored,” Fischer says. “We do have two outdoor patios, weatherdependent, and a 4,000-square-foot rooftop deck. But with 27,000
balancedmag.com
Now Open!
Come In and Tour Today!
The Only Community in Beachwood Specializing in Care for People with Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease · Cantor leading Shabbat Services (once a month) · Kosher Meals Available · Jewish Trivia and Musical Programs
Contact Terry Sombat Terry and her dedicated staff have been serving residents with Dementia for more than 20 years.
Call (216) 839-1300
23311 Harvard Road | Beachwood, Ohio 44122 www.jeaseniorliving.com
Punch Bowl Social
Ultimate Escape Challenge The O’Connor and Bzdafka families celebrate after completing the Ultimate Escape Challenge.
square feet (indoors), there’s a lot of room to move around.” Play Arcade & Kitchen, which opened in March 2015 in the old Mayland Theater building, has “something for everybody,” says Darryl Margolis, operating partner. “We are extremely kid-friendly,” he says. “We have games for toddlers to teens. We have over 80 video games and kidfriendly music playing over the speakers, never anything explicit.” Play features an “affordable” children’s menu and a good menu in general, Margolis says. “All of our food is made from scratch, nothing frozen, so it’s
Play Arcade & Kitchen
quality kids’ food, not just inexpensive,” he says. “On our outdoor patio, you can take advantage of the nice weather. There’s also a full bar and things for adults to do while the kids are playing. That’s why it appeals to the whole family.” A birthday party package at Play includes games and food in a private area, Margolis says. “Birthday parties are a big portion of our business, especially on weekends,” he says. “We have banquet facility space for 150. “We have a variety of things to offer, so we’re pretty unique.” Ultimate Escape Challenge, which opened in October, is a live escape
12 | BALANCEDFAMILY | SUMMER 2016
adventure designed for groups of families, friends, co-workers and other game enthusiasts. “It’s a team-building game,” says Dena Moeritz, president of UEC. “Teams must work together to attack tasks, solve riddles, crack codes and search for clues to escape the room in 60 minutes or 30 minutes, depending on the theme. “One big draw for our live escape game over others is we have two themed rooms set up with all the exact same game elements, so you can bring a large group and divide into two teams and race against one another as well as the clock. It’s something we can offer that other places don’t have.”
The game results in friendly competition, and the teams have “a ton of fun,” Moeritz says. “You can focus on one another’s strengths, and everyone is working together without any electronics,” she says. “Some people find that very attractive. You have to use combined brainpower.” UEC promotes skills critical for personal and professional growth, Moeritz says. “This is something achieved through working together, so there’s constant communication throughout the activity,” she says. “It’s always nice to have a common goal to work toward. It’s a bonding experience.” BF
balancedmag.com
The survey is taken monthly on 5% of our staff have neverpulse used awhich home-care before butvendor. a by“We homecare is a aide third-party situation was going on that really was getting to be too These comments were taken from the February much for me as the caregiver for both my mom and dad. 2016 report.
Finally, I contacted Right At Home and they came over the same day tohas assess the situation. to Right at home a family setting, We theydecided treat the hire them care for my like mom, who was from clients andtocaregivers family. Werecovering care for each a hospital visit and has early stages of Alzheimer’s. The client like we would our own family. My supervisors aide who came over was very responsive and helpful make sure that I am treating the clients how I’m and soon had everything running like a well-oiled supposed to be treating them. machine. She did exercises with my mom, helped her to shower, shemy cleaned, laundry, madeforsure myatmom I have told friendsdidthat working right home was eating her lunch and drinking water. She organized is great. They have a good system that is simple and areas of the bedrooms, kitchen and dining room to make that works. it easier for my mom to find things. Most importantly, my mom said she loved Aiyana and thought she had a great My supervisor is one of the nicest bosses I have had. personality. Both she and my dad really enjoyed her She’s very compassionate and understanding and visits. The entire experience, from the great service she caresbyabout us. provided the caregiver to the office staff was a very stress-free, easy and helpful process. Last but not least The training from right at home was very formative. it seemed to me to be very affordable for such a high They were thorough about procedures with clients. quality of care.” - Bev Miller, Shaker Hts., OH
Safety Supervision & Transportation Ambulation, Dressing & Bathing Assistance Daily Health Reminders, Meal Planning & Preparation Alzheimer's, Stroke Recovery & Hospice Support
Call the Plotkin Family A Tradition of Caring
216.752.2222 www.ohioseniorcare.net
BALANCEDADULTS
PICTURE PERFECT
S
electing a family photographer is a key decision for parents. The right photographer will not only infuse style into the images but also capture children at their most precious moments. These photos also serve as keepsakes that will be treasured for years to come. But with so many photographers to choose from across Northeast Ohio, where should parents begin their search? “When you’re inviting a photographer on a family level into your life, this is a person whom you’re going to have a long-term relationship with. A great place to start is to ask friends you trust whom they trust,” says Brittany Gidley, who started Brittany Gidley Photography in downtown Cleveland four years ago. Julie White, who founded Jules White Photography in Gates Mills in 2013, agrees that referrals are the best way to narrow the search. “A referral is always the best way to
14 | BALANCEDFAMILY | SUMMER 2016
find someone who you think will work best for you. Once you get a couple names, do some research because you want to make sure those photos speak to you,” she says. Unlike selecting a wedding photographer, it’s not always necessary to meet a family photographer in person. Rachel Good, who began Rachel Good Photography in Columbia Station about four years ago, encourages parents to view various photographers’ portfolios online. “I discuss online with my clients about themes and colors. I have them tell me a little about their family and things they like to do or dislikes so I can
Knowing what to look for when choosing a family photographer can lead to keepsakes to treasure and share for a lifetime By Kristen Mott
Brittany Gidley Photography
plan a great location and memorable session for their family. I do have some clients ask to see my work and I direct them to my sample albums online and on my Facebook pages,” she says. Deciding on the tone and style of the photos also is an important aspect for parents to consider. “We love creating whimsical, overthe-top photo shoots that focus on family interaction,” Gidley says. “The image that grandma wants these days is different than what mom wants. Grandma wants everyone smiling, while mom and dad want images that reflect who they are as parents and the relationship they have right now with their children.” White, on the other hand, produces more natural-looking images. “If you really just want natural, simplistic, beautiful images, you would choose someone like me,” she says. “I always encourage people to send me ideas, but trust that I have plenty of my own. They’re picking me because
balancedmag.com
A family decision you can feel good about.
W hen your loved one requires assistance with personal needs and
medications, yet wants an independent lifestyle, they’ll enjoy the caring atmosphere at one of our beautifully appointed Communities. Call today for a personal visit. NOW OPEN
Highland Heights 440-460-0686
Beachwood 216-295-1700
Mentor 440-257-3866
Leading the Way in Assisted Living
LifeServicesAssistedLiving.com
Strongsville 440-238-3777
BALANCEDADULTS
Jules White Photography
Rachel Good Photography
16 | BALANCEDFAMILY | SUMMER 2016
they like my style. I welcome ideas and suggestions, but if it’s something that I don’t do, I’ll tell you. I can even recommend someone else who does that style.” There also are differences when it comes to planning a newborn photo shoot and a family photo shoot. Newborn sessions are mostly posed shots and compositions solely of the baby, Good explains, while family shoots are more interactive. “Family photography sessions can be lifestyle, posed, candid, or fun and creative,” she says. “Family shoots focus on the family at that time in life. When the child is older they listen to direction better and they are active and alert for their session, unlike a newborn, who’s asleep for that period of time.” Figuring out the timing of the photo shoot is critical, too. “The No. 1 thing that is really important for a parent to consider, whether it’s a newborn session or an older child session, is timing,” Gidley says. “For newborns, we want to see you within the first two weeks of life for those cozy, curled-up, peaceful images. “Beyond that, the timing of the child’s schedule is the top thing we consider. We want children who are ready to have some fun, so we work around nap times and feeding schedules.” Some parents opt for a friend or relative to take family portraits. But working with a professional photographer has many benefits, especially when it comes to newborn photography.
“Newborn photography is more of an art than anything,” White says. “I’ve taken classes and seminars to understand not just how to take pictures with the right lighting but also how to make the baby comfortable and how to make sure your poses are safe – and where mom and dad need to stand to make sure everything is safe. “There are so many little tricks of the trade that an experienced newborn photographer will know.” The quality of the images also sets professional family photographers apart. “Anyone could buy a professional camera and claim to be a professional, but I think the work shows for itself,” Good says. “Professionals take a lot of time planning, creating, capturing and editing those sessions. Professionals have the right tools to capture that special moment.” Perhaps the greatest benefit of working with a professional family photographer is the reduction of stress for parents. “When you book a professional photographer for your family portraits, your responsibility is to show up. The rest is the photographer’s job,” Gidley says. “It really alleviates the stress and worry about things such as worrying about how your child will behave or being afraid that you won’t look flattered. This is what we’re getting paid for – to make sure you look flattered and to interact with your child in an age-appropriate way. We specialize in making you look good and making it a great client experience.” BF
balancedmag.com
Reimagine School Come see how we’re re-imagining school at an upcoming Open House! Lower School Open House [Grades K-6]:
Wednesday, June 22 from 6-8 p.m. Upper School Open House [Grades 7-12]:
Thursday, June 23 from 6-8 p.m. Lawrence School is committed to reframing the conversation about the way children learn. We offer a K-12 program strategically designed to help students with dyslexia, ADHD and other language-based learning differences.
www.lawrenceschool.org/reimagine | 440.526.0717 Small, highly-structured classes
Personalized instruction
Multi-sensory learning
Assistive technology
BALANCEDADULTS
Growth opportunity Family dinners set the table for bonding, greater intelligence By Carlo Wolff
F
amily dinners are good, especially for children. Experts from the social and medical perspectives agree that making time for them can enhance children’s learning, help with their nutrition and strengthen bonds among all the members. 18 | BALANCEDFAMILY | SUMMER 2016
“There are many benefits of family dinners,” says Hadassa Meyers, director of educational services at A+ Solutions, a Beachwoodbased educational and psychological services provider to children, adults and families. “It’s a chance
to bond with your children and for children to bond with their siblings. Having a set, structured time to spend together sets a standard that family time is important. There are no downsides to family dinners. Family dinners can also be a great way
balancedmag.com
CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH MEMORY LOSS IS NOT EASY.
REACHING US IS. You have questions. We have answers. Contact us with any questions about caring for someone with memory loss for free support, information and services.
Free Local Support 24/7
800.272.3900 alz.org/cleveland Support | Information | Resources | Activities | Services
BALANCEDADULTS to model appropriate conversation skills, table manners and healthy eating and proper nutrition habits.” Meyers is not alone in her appreciation for the family dinner. Anne Fishel, a family therapist and co-founder of The Family Dinner Project, said in a January 2015 Washington Post article that sit-down dinners improve the vocabulary of young children, are more powerful predictors of high academic achievement scores than time spent in school, and lead to more consumption of fruits, vegetables and vitamins – and less of fried food and soft drinks. Fishel also noted that the dinner atmosphere must be positive. Dr. Shelly Senders, founder of Senders Pediatrics in South Euclid, supports family dinners and like the others, said bonding is key. He also suggested that the bonding might be more important than the food. “Today’s children are more connected (via technology) than ever before and yet more lonely,” Senders said by email. “Parents need to find a way to connect with their children in meaningful ways.” But it’s not only dinners that present opportunities for family ties, he says. “At all school age visits, I ask kids if they play board games. Board games are helpful in three ways. They teach strategy. They teach
“Having a good relationship with your family is a way to promote positive selfesteem and it’s a way to learn how to have good relationships, all those things that you’re doing when you’re having some type of family gettogether. All of those things that you’re doing are good for children.” Hadassa Meyers A+ Solutions
kids how to win and lose. They teach children how to have enjoyable experiences with their families. “There is a wonderful study that shows that the things that children enjoy doing with their parents become the same things that those children enjoy doing with their own children,” he says. “So eating dinner together or playing board games or going to sporting events like baseball, where you actually have time to talk, are not only enjoyable but are greasing the skids for a life of enjoyment.” Senders says he often cites a 2011 report from The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University showing teens who have infrequent family dinners are more likely to say they have ready access to alcohol, prescription drugs (for recreational use) and marijuana.
20 | BALANCEDFAMILY | SUMMER 2016
The CASA Columbia report also says that by contrast, teens having frequent family dinners are: • One-and-a-half times likelier to report having an excellent relationship with their mother; • More than twice as likely to report having an excellent relationship with their father; and • Almost twice as likely to report having an excellent relationship with their sibling(s). “Creating opportunities to connect is what’s important,” a CASA Columbia spokesmen said in connection with that 2011 study. “I couldn’t agree more,” says Senders. Meyers, a special educator, also stresses the bonding aspect. “I think it’s a good way for everyone to connect with each other,” she says of family dinners. “I think everybody’s very busy all the time doing their own thing, and with a set time, even a few times a week, there’s sort of a routine and a plan for everybody to be together; there’s something very valuable about that.” In addition to nutritional benefits and enhancement of social skills, family dinners deepen the emotional and psychological connections, Meyers says. “Having a good relationship with your family is a way to promote positive self-esteem and it’s a way to learn how to have good relationships, all those things that you’re doing
“There is a wonderful study that shows that the things that children enjoy doing with their parents become the same things that those children enjoy doing with their own children. So eating dinner together or playing board games or going to sporting events like baseball, where you actually have time to talk, are not only enjoyable but are greasing the skids for a life of enjoyment.” Dr. Shelly Senders Senders Pediatrics when you’re having some type of family get-together. All of those things that you’re doing are good for children,” she adds. For those who may “have difficulty in some areas of their life, coming home to people who love and respect you will do a lot for that child. When you teach your children family time is important, you’re telling them you value them and respect them. If whatever else that’s happening in their life is not so positive, at least they know they can have that real positive experience at home.” BF
balancedmag.com
NY’s #1 Leasing Company IS HERE IN CLEVELAND!!! Call 216-707-9000 or Visit www.palsmidwest.com
Many happy hours spent with friends of the same vintage.
Once you visit The Weils, we know you’re going to like what you see. Once you move in – you’re going to love your new home! Everything you need, everything you want, is no farther than down the hall – tasty meals, transportation, salon services, special events, “Happy Hours” where you can talk, laugh and relax before dinner – and so much more. Schedule a tour today. Call Amy Simon at The Weils at 440.996.0504.
Assisted Living • Rehab Pavilion • Memory Care
16695 Chillicothe Road (Rt. 306), Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 Just north of E. Washington Street
440.543.4221 | asimon@theweils.org | theweils.org balancedmag.com
SUMMER 2016 | BALANCEDFAMILY | 21
BALANCEDADULTS
diagnosis DISRUPTIVE
Grappling with a serious illness in the family requires patience, research
By Carlo Wolff
E
xperts in law and financial advice acknowledge that diagnosis of a serious illness in one of its members can strain a family to an unbearable degree. They also say one way to cope is to learn as much as possible about the illness so you can help the afflicted person.
At the same time, the emotional and psychological strain of such a diagnosis can be daunting – at best – to the family. In any case, plan ahead, says Terry Fries-Maloy, care coordinator at Hickman & Lowder Co., a Clevelandbased company that provides
services to meet the legal needs of the disabled, the elderly and their families. Study your family history, have open conversations, talk with your doctor about that family history and follow healthy lifestyle choices, she writes in an email. And if the family doctor can’t
22 | BALANCEDFAMILY | SUMMER 2016
handle the situation, find a specialist. “If an older family member begins to develop an extensive or complicated list of diagnoses, consider the services of a certified geriatrician rather than a ‘family doctor.’ Geriatricians specialize in the treatment of older persons and are often best suited to help older patients and their families with decision-making relative to major illnesses,” FriesMaloy writes. She and Davis S. Banas, an attorney with Hickman & Lowder, advise bringing lawyers specializing in estate
planning and elder law into the conversation. Among other things, avoid probate, Banas suggests. “Planning ahead is easy to talk about but difficult to do, particularly because major illnesses are unforeseen,” he writes in an email. “But everyone can accomplish relatively simple and cost-effective estate planning to prepare for the unexpected. Avoiding probate is not limited to after one has died. Executing durable financial powers of attorney, durable health care powers of attorney, and living wills are
balancedmag.com
for Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.
For a full list of locations in the Cleveland area, visit EmbassyHealthcare.net or call (888) 975-1379. ClevelandJewishNews.HA.4.75x5.25.012916.pdf
balancedmag.com
6
1/28/16
2:54 PM
SUMMER 2016 | BALANCEDFAMILY | 23
BALANCEDADULTS proactive and easy ways to ensure that one will avoid probate during their lives, i.e. avoiding the need for guardianship. Nowadays, one can designate a beneficiary on nearly everything that we can own, from bank accounts, to retirement accounts, to your home, to your vehicle. Designating a beneficiary avoids probate.” Be wary of scams, FriesMaloy writes. The Ohio Attorney General’s office offers a list of ones operating in Greater Cleveland. Also, take advantage of expertise available at such organizations as the Alzheimer’s Association, the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association. “Many of these organizations offer family support groups to help family
members learn new ways of caring for an individual while also caring for themselves,” she writes. While such advice is valuable and research can be helpful, Chuck Levine, owner-partner of MorinLevine Financial Services in Willoughby, says nothing can prepare a family for such an eventuality. He went through just such a situation with his mother, who suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. “I really don’t think you can be prepared,” Levine says. “When my mother was diagnosed and I got the phone call, I was in a state of shock. Knowing the tragedy of people with Lou Gehrig’s disease is a horrible thing to watch. It robs the individual physically, but mentally
they’re totally aware of what’s happening with their body. I would sit with my mother at breakfast and it would take almost two hours to have a piece of toast and coffee because she couldn’t swallow.” His mother could write but couldn’t talk. “She was living in New York and I was living in Cleveland and her walking became bad, her talking became bad, and then the doctor diagnosed it, and I brought her to live with us in Cleveland, with my dad. She stayed with us six months prior to her death.” Three times, when he saw his mother “choking to death,” Levine used the Heimlich maneuver. A 2 a.m. telephone call to a therapist following his intervention saved her life, he says. She
eventually died at the longdefunct Mt. Sinai Hospital in Cleveland. “It is absolutely the worst thing that can happen to anybody,” Levine says of Lou Gehrig’s disease. “It is a death sentence, and when people hear it, it frightens them.” Advice? “What you really have to do is get some research and information regarding the disease so you can help the patient to the best of your ability. Fortunately, we had the means, we had people come and stay with my mom. But most people can’t afford that. “I guess the most important thing is learn to live life each day because you never know when you could be the next victim,” Levine says. BF
10 D AY
OUTPATIENT DETOX Personalized Addiction Therapy for Professionals
DETOX • REJUVENATE • TRANSFORM Minimize Detox Reduce Cravings No Suboxone
Regain Clarity Reduce Stress Begin Recovery
Founder, and Fortune 500 sober coach, Wendy Komac knows firsthand that professionals can’t be absent for 30 days. She’s designed a medical detox program with you in mind. The program can be used in combination with any 12-step program, physician or therapist. Staffed by medical and clinical professionals. We bill most insurances. Chagrin Falls Luna Living Brain Energy Spa
440-703-0940 www.lunaliving.org 24 | BALANCEDFAMILY | SUMMER 2016
Chagrin Valley Wellness Center • Relaxation and Therapeutic Massages • Muscle Release Therapy~MRTh® • Chair Massages • Reflexology • Acupuncture • Energy Healing • Reiki • Pilates
Celebrating 29 years in business.
Present this ad for 20% off visit at CVWC.
Visit us online at www.chagrinvalleywellness.com 3690 Orange Pl, Ste 175, Beachwood OH 44122 216-364-0152 balancedmag.com
Solon Ad_Teen Mag2
3/9/09
11:09 AM
Page 1
Did you know? The American Association of Orthodontists recommends all children receive an orthodontic evaluation by age 7.
PHILIP D. BOMELI, DDS, MS 6370 SOM CENTER RD., SUITE 101 in SOLON
FREE
Examination and Consultation
We also offer orthodontic treatment for adults! In addition to traditional metal braces, we have clear ceramic braces and Invisalign® treatment available.
Call 440.349.5885 today to see how we can help create the beautiful smile you deserve! www.solonorthodontics.com
A new kind of client + family centered in-home solution… Your family is our family!
MYKIN Services:
CONTACT MYKIN FOR A FREE IN-HOME OR FACILITY ASSESSMENT BY A SKILLED TEAM MEMBER. WE WANT TO TRANSFORM YOUR AGING EXPERIENCE!
• Temporary & Long Term Care • Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care • Light Housekeeping • Bathing & Personal Care • Grocery Shopping & Meal Preparation • Errands & Doctor Visit Transportation • Post- Surgical | Rehab Assistance
MYKIN Clients also receive:
Exclusive online communication tool for loved-one and family to interact and stay connected via secure portal via www.MYKINapp.com
East: 84 N. Main St. #D Chagrin Falls West: 25803 Wolf Rd. Bay Village
www.MYKINhhc.com • 888.525-3675
balancedmag.com
SUMMER 2016 | BALANCEDFAMILY | 25
Survival instincts Dan Dean seeks to lessen the burden and increase support for fellow male cancer survivors through his group, M Powerment
Story by Jonah L. Rosenblum Photography by Michael C. Butz
26 | BALANCEdfamily | summer 2016
balancedmag.com
Cancer survivor Dan Dean, founder of M Powerment, hopes bar settings like the one at Market Garden Brewery in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood – coupled with tailored programming – will provide men a familiar environment in which they can open up about life with and after cancer.
balancedmag.com
summer 2016 | BALANCEdfamily | 27
D
an Dean wants to change cancer. He’s lived it, recovering from non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Now, he hopes to transform the way men deal with cancer recovery.
For all the talk about medical healing and chemotherapy, Dean stresses the importance of the spiritual – about learning how to live one’s life postcancer. “When you’re in the hospital, that just deals with your physical symptoms and your physical body, and by and large, the issues in survivorship are so gray and they can happen at any random spot,” Dean says. The stereotype has long existed that men struggle to talk about their feelings. Like any stereotype, there’s probably some truth to it. So, how do you get men to talk about their feelings post-cancer, about their lives post-cancer? Dean says too many post-cancer programs give off the wrong vibe for many men – think soft piano music and waterfalls. “They’re all great nice things, but it doesn’t really meet men where they’re at, especially if you go back to that spot of being conditioned not to show weakness or vulnerability,” Dean says. So, Dean wants to meet men where they are – at bars around Northeast Ohio and eventually across the nation – through his new group, M Powerment. “There’s a certain level of ease to grab a beer with a buddy at the bar,” Dean says. “We’re going out to where guys are and where guys are going to socialize.” And he wants it to be just men. “It shows that when you get men in a group together without any women, they will then open up and talk holistically about the challenges they have,” Dean says. “I’ve both witnessed it and I know there’s work data behind it. “In terms of the cancer space and the survivorship space, it’s a huge underserved need.”
28 | BALANCEDFAMILY | SUMMER 2016
FIRSTHAND UNDERSTANDING In Dean’s journey through cancer, he said that he had great support from family and friends but he never had that group of fellow guys, fellow male survivors to commiserate with. And that last part is key, according to Amelia Baffa, Dean’s friend and an adolescent and young adult cancer navigator at University Hospitals’ Angie Fowler Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Institute. “There is nothing like having a peer to talk to,” Baffa says. “For a peer to look at someone like Dan, he did it. He made it out and he looks well. It’s inspiration. It gives them hope.” Dean discovered he had nonHodgkin lymphoma approximately 13 years ago. He was a month into a public relations position when he
noticed the symptoms – the weight loss, the dark circles under his eyes, the lost voice and “some other random things that weren’t normal.” For Dean, the medical side wasn’t as big a hassle. Don’t get him wrong – chemotherapy sucks – but Dean is remarkably calm talking about his experience with cancer itself. He went through six rounds of chemotherapy. He combined it with holistic medicine. He said no to a bone marrow transplant and yes to eating healthier. At that point, life was simple. Do what the doctor says. Heal. “I went and dealt with it like anything else,” Dean says. “Once you’re diagnosed and you’re in treatment (or) scheduled to go ahead and get treated, it’s pretty much black and white. You’ve got to survive the process. You’ve got
balancedmag.com
Innovative Care. Superior Patient Outcomes. The Cleveland Shoulder Institute employs the most advanced surgical techniques and biologic treatments with compassionate care to help patients return to optimal health. Harvard-trained surgeon, Reuben Gobezie, MD, and his staff are committed to offering the highest level of personalized patient care.
clevelandshoulder.com 844-SHOULDR (844-746-8537) HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS & LOCATIONS balancedmag.com
UH Ahuja Medical Ctr. Risman Pavilion 3999 Richmond Road Suite 200 Beachwood, OH
Hillcrest Hospital Atrium Medical Office 6780 Mayfield Road Suite 410 Mayfield Hts, OH
Lake Health TriPoint Medical Ctr. 7590 Auburn Road Suite 214 Painesville, OH
Reuben Gobezie, MD Ê Internationally recognized leader in shoulder care Ê Peer ranked as one of the Top 25 Shoulder Surgeons in the US Ê Patient's Choice Award 6 consecutive years Ê Named one of Cleveland’s Top Doctors Ê Highest awards for research in surgical techniques Ê Pioneered minimally invasive shoulder surgery techniques
SUMMER 2016 | BALANCEDFAMILY | 29
to get through what you need to get through.” It’s what comes after that’s so difficult. When Dean underwent chemotherapy, he was 23. His friends were starting to piece together careers and marriages. He was trying to survive cancer. After, he “was an old man in a 23-year-old body.” “My friends wanted to party and drink,” Dean says. “I wanted to eat a head of cauliflower.” To Dean, the challenge is how to look back at cancer. “There’s a certain level of support that goes away when you become a survivor,” Dean says. “Some of the really hard things come when you’re left on your own and you have to figure out what your new normal is.” He brings up the memory of a vacation as an example. A wonderful week in Tahiti sticks with someone forever – through photos and souvenirs. What about the vacation from hell, featuring lost luggage and a bedbugridden hotel? What do you take from that trip? And then, what do you take from something like cancer? “We try to get men to focus on the things they’ve gained so they can apply them to their lives and they’re more enriched,” Dean says of M Powerment.
FUTURE FRAMEWORK So can Dean do it? Can M Powerment succeed? Baffa says yes. “The moment I met Dan, I always felt like he’s meant to do something,” Baffa says. “He’s definitely here for a reason.” M Powerment remains an underdog story in that
Dean isn’t a health care professional. He’s a waiter for a wage and the M Powerment founder for a dream. He’s done the research. He’s decided on four main planks to the M Powerment program: relationship communication (how to communicate your experience to your support network); envisioning life as the hero’s journey; the power of narrative (helping men be in control of their cancer story); and goal setting (what do men want to achieve next, what do they want to do with the rest of their lives). “These guys have had a brush with mortality,” Dean says. “Why lead a half-assed life once you’ve straddled that boundary?” Now comes the hard part, finding the people to fill his meetings and fulfill his vision. Thus far, M Powerment has held preliminary workshops with approximately 12 to 15 men apiece, but has yet to travel to the bar. “We’re at the very, very beginning,” Dean says. That’s not to say Dean hasn’t thought about the future. He’s thought about it a lot, in fact. He has come up with a list of 10 target cities that he would like to expand M Powerment to when it’s ready to go national. At one preliminary workshop, Dean said a man came up to him to talk. That man had tumbled into alcohol abuse following his cancer treatment to the point where his wife finally warned him that he needed to “take care of this or else divorce.” He ultimately did see a
30 | BALANCEDFAMILY | SUMMER 2016
“These guys have had a brush with mortality. Why lead a half-assed life once you’ve straddled that boundary?” Dan Dean M Powerment counselor. What he told Dean after his workshop: “I could’ve used this three years ago when I was going into survivorship,” Dean recalls. If Dean were a doctor, it might be easier. He’d have a patient pool to tap into and plenty of colleagues to network with and share his vision. Instead, he is, to some degree, on his own. “The key for him is going to be networking,” Baffa says. But he has a certain natural charisma that is inescapable – a charisma that she hopes will draw men to M Powerment and aid them in their recovery. She recalled a recent experience at CancerCon in Denver, where Baffa and
Dean noticed that a lot of the kids in attendance looked like they could use a hug. So, Dean helped set up a hugging booth – but it wasn’t just any hugging booth. Instead, people were invited to spin a wheel to see which kind of hug they would get. There was an awkward seventhgrade hug. (Think butts out trying to avoid contact as much as possible.) There was The Price is Right hug, with plenty of jumping up and down. “It was brilliant,” Baffa says, reflecting on how some young adults kept coming back. “That’s Dan. He thinks out of the box and he really engages himself and is passionate about it and is successful because of it.” BF
To learn more about M Powerment, visit m-powerment.org. balancedmag.com
Urgent care for aches, breaks and sprains
Orthopedic injury or pain? Get to GO Ortho first.
GOdoctornow.com 844.GO.DR.NOW (844.463.7669)
REUBEN GOBEZIE
Skip the ER and see a specialist when you need them. At GO Ortho, you can walk in with an injury or make a same day appointment with top orthopedic doctors who specialize in sports medicine.
Located at Hillcrest Hospital
MD Founder/Director - GO Ortho, Cleveland Shoulder Institute
TREVOR BULLOCK DO, CAQSM Medical Director, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist
Medical Office Building, 6770 Mayfield Road, Suite 410, Mayfield Hts.
JFSA helps older adults remain in their own home with a range of services that keep them healthy, independent and connected. Speak to one of our caring professional staff today.
Your parents want to live at home, but they need more help than ever.
Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland WE ARE JFSA. YOU ARE NEVER ALONE. Medicaid/Medicare, PASSPORT, MyCare Ohio, VA, private pay and most insurance accepted.
216.378.8660 | www.jfsa-cleveland.org balancedmag.com
SUMMER 2016 | BALANCEDFAMILY | 31
BALANCEDBODY&MIND
T
he coming of summer is great for one’s health – and not only because the pleasant weather better facilitates a chock-full-of-exercise lifestyle.
Late fall and winter are often stuffed with heavy meals – perhaps to combat the cold. Summer, on the other hand, can be a time of grilled meats and vegetables, of fruit salads and smoothies – along with the more perilous sugary drinks and ice cream. Kelly Reed, a diabetes educator at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, says there seems to be seasonal correlation for how heavily people eat. The casseroles and stews that blanket the wintertime landscape like
snow simply don’t seem quite as appropriate in the summertime breeze. “(People) feel more ‘blah’ when they eat heavier because of the temperature,” Reed says. On the other hand, fruits become more and more attractive. What could be better on a hot sunny day than a juicy peach? “In the summertime, you’re looking more for some of that hydration. Sometimes water isn’t always that quenching. Melon, cantaloupe, grapes
and peaches that are nice and juicy, they’re also giving you some of that hydration factor,” Reed says. “They give you that nice, cool and refreshing feeling, whereas you’re not necessarily looking for that in the winter time.” The Produce for Better Health Foundation website reveals summer is by far the easiest time to get your fruits and vegetables in. The foundation lists 76 fruits and vegetables that are “in season” during the summer, compared to just 30 in the winter. “So many fruits and veggies are in season in the summer, so it’s a little more affordable to buy some of those berries, watermelon
and stuff like that,” says Samantha Froimson, a dietitian at Lake Health. Practically everything is in season in the warmer months, including apricots, blueberries, corn, eggplant, grapes, peaches, peas, plums, strawberries, tomatoes, watermelon and zucchini. “Coming into spring and summer, your fruits and vegetables become more plentiful,” Reed says, noting that many of her patients even grow their own vegetables in their backyards. “A lot of people are starting to get a lot of their own home gardens and co-op gardens with some of the cities and everything, so they’re getting more
BEARING FRUIT(and vegetables) Summer yields many in-season fruits and vegetables, which in turn can yield a healthier diet
By Jonah L. Rosenblum
32 | BALANCEDFAMILY | SUMMER 2016
balancedmag.com
Advertorial
Aquatic Exercise Helps Heal the Body and the Mind “Water is life’s mater and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water.” Albert Szent-Gyorgyi It has long been said that water is the basis of all life. Your muscles are 75 percent water; your blood 82 percent water; your lungs 90 percent water; your brain 76 percent water; and your bones 25 percent water. We should all drink as much water as we can. But did you know that submerging your body in water for aquatic exercise is a giant step in helping your body heal faster with less pain? Aquatic exercise uses your body’s buoyancy to decrease your weight, strengthen your muscles, slow changes in bone density, ease the pain of degenerative conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis, helps with aftersurgery weakness and ligament instability, eases cartilage breakdown and even helps combat obesity: all can be achieved at some level with aquatic therapy. Studies also show that water exercise increases blood flow to your resting muscles by up to 225 percent, which improves your oxygen levels, strengthens your cardiovascular system and helps with lung capacity. R.H. Myers Apartments resident and professional artist Betty Forchheimer knows firsthand the benefits of being in the warmwater pool. She works out with staff of the Peter B. Lewis Aquatic & Therapy Center, delving into her Ai Chi (aquatic Tai Chi) two times per week. A serene calm comes over Betty as she stands in the waist-high warm water and sways to the beautiful relaxing music played by Joy Nowels, the exercise specialist and group exercise instructor who leads Betty’s Ai Chi class. “It’s very relaxing,” says Betty. “I love coming here. Joy is a good teacher; she’s always so pleasant and happy.” Betty is no stranger to exercise. She was a health maintenance client at the Peter B. Lewis & Aquatic Center and a member of the Wednesday Walker’s Club at Acacia with other Center clients and community members prior to moving to The R.H. Myers Apartments more than a year-and-a-half ago. “Betty works really hard. I love her enthusiasm for staying strong, fit and capable. Ai Chi is great for improving balance and strengthening one’s core, and it is very relaxing,” Joy explains. “I look at the faces of
those in Ai Chi and I see their mindfulness and focus. They have a peacefulness that comes over them.” Joy is a strong advocate of aquatic therapy for a good reason. She was so touched by its healing power after being in a devastating car crash in 2007 that left her wheelchairbound for more than three months that she decided to go back to school to get into the health and wellness field. She had gone through two major surgeries to fix all the damage from the crash. The experience also gave her intimate insight into the aches and pains of ailments of the body, and of aging in general. “For three-and-a-half months, I couldn’t walk. I did physical therapy twice a week and an aquatic arthritis class three times a week. I know what it’s like to not be able to move or walk, when everything hurts to try. I had a crushed pelvis, a collapsed lung, my head was banged up, and overall I had more than a dozen pins in my body. I had to dig my way back to good health. I have a strong sense of where people are,” Joy shared. “I want to help others because I understand their battles.” If you or someone you know is facing similar struggles, please share this article. If you would like more information on Ai Chi, health maintenance or any rehabilitation therapy services offered at Menorah Park’s Peter B. Lewis Aquatic & Therapy Center, or would like a class schedule, visit lewisaquaticcenter.org or call 216-595-7345.
A service of Menorah Park
Ai Chi made possible through the generous support of Menorah Park Board Member Noreen Koppelman-Goldstein
BALANCEDBODY&MIND into getting fresh fruits and vegetables.” Whether the fruits stem from your backyard, a farmers’ market or your local grocery store, many carry significant benefits. Apples, for example, contain a significant amount of fiber. A number of citrus fruits, most famously oranges, provide Vitamin C in spades. And why pick between fruits when you can have a number of them, either one-by-one or blended in a smoothie? Smoothies are a great way to easily fill your body with fruits and vegetables – as long as you’re careful to not toss in fatty yogurt, whole milk or chocolate. Reed recommends low-fat Greek yogurt as a healthy alternative.
While many Americans do manage to insert fruit into their daily routine, perhaps a banana in the lunchbox, Americans struggle deeply with vegetables. “A lot of us are getting close to enough fruit, but it’s the vegetables we really need to pay attention to,” Froimson says. Froimson says darker vegetables tend to have the most nutrients, whether it’s dark green (broccoli, green beans and spinach), dark orange (carrots) or dark purple (eggplant). Not only are more vegetables in season in the summer, the popularity of summertime grilling is perfect for vegetables. The addition of fruits and vegetables fills in for the subtraction of fats. Not only do fatty casseroles tend
We’ve Got The Whole Family Covered We take pride in our 40 years of experience specializing in Orthotic and Prosthetic care for the whole family. From pediatrics to geriatrics, whether it's cranial helmets for infants, complex bracing, scoliosis care or prosthetics we have the right practitioner for you.
to disappear in summer months, just picture a chicken breast sizzling on the grill for a moment. Look carefully. Do you see the fat dripping off? Moreover, the grill tends to add a nice natural flavor, which combined with a nice marinade can replace the heavier sauces of wintertime. Of course, no time of year is perfect, and summer has a few dietary perils. Many of the most popular cold beverages – lemonade and sweet tea, in particular – are loaded with sugar. Reed says that her patients are shocked when told just how much sugar is in a glass of sweet tea. “Some of those beverages can wreak havoc on what their intake is,” Reed says. Same with ice cream, the perfect antidote to the hot weather and the perfect way to destroy your healthy summer diet. Fat-free and sugar-free treats don’t always do the trick, Reed says, since fat-free tends to mean high sugar and sugar-free tends to mean full of fat. Instead, she simply urges portion control and playing it smart. “Know where your willpower begins and ends and set up your own rules,” Reed says. If you can’t resist ice cream in the freezer, don’t put ice cream in the freezer. As for “healthier” options like frozen yogurt, popsicles and sorbet, they might not be quite as healthy as believed. In short, read
“Coming into spring and summer, your fruits and vegetables become more plentiful. … A lot of people are starting to get a lot of their own home gardens and co-op gardens with some of the cities and everything, so they’re getting more into getting fresh fruits and vegetables.” Kelly Reed Cleveland Clinic Akron General the label or simply make your own healthy popsicles with actual fruit juice. And at a make-your-own frozen yogurt or ice cream parlor, be careful: “Frozen yogurt might be a little bit lower in fat but the sugar is probably higher and then we add Oreos, Kit Kats and Reese’s and hot fudge and the fat probably ends up equaling out,” Froimson says. Willpower is particularly critical as the summer party scene – and its various cookouts – heat up. “In terms of eating, I think summer can be tricky just with all of the cookouts that are going on and the parties that happen,” Froimson says. “That makes summer hard.” BF
presqueislemedical.com
216-371-0660 I 2120 S. Green Rd South Euclid OH 34 | BALANCEDFAMILY | SUMMER 2016
balancedmag.com
WELLNESSDIRECTORY HOME HEALTH BRIGITTE AT YOUR SERVICE
We are committed to quality care. We provide personal care, meal preparation, transportation to appointments and shopping, laundry, light housekeeping and so much more. All shifts available; we are screened, bonded and insured. References available. 216-297-0800
LUNA LIVING BRAIN ENERGY SPA
SOLUTIONS PREMIER TRAINING SERVICES
Offering Quality Nursing Assistant staff in your home, office or facility to assist in any activity of daily living including errands, light housekeeping and personal care. Warren Richardson 14077 Cedar Road #LL3 South Euclid, Ohio 44118 216-321-1090 Phone
VISITING ANGELS
CAREPLAN GERIATRIC CARE MANAGEMENT
At Careplan Geriatric Care Management, our certified geriatric care managers and licensed social workers will listen to the concerns of you and your loved one, visit the home and recommend options for improved quality of life, healthcare services and cost containment. (440) 476-9534 bridget@careplangcm.com www.careplangcm.com
We are an in-home, senior care provider assisting the senior and older adult to live as independently as possible by remaining safely in their own home. Services include hygiene assistance, companionship, medication reminders, light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation. errands and shopping. 216-231-6400
MIND & BODY BODY SCULPTING AND BARRE FX
A NEW KIND OF CLIENT + FAMILY CENTERED SOLUTION…YOUR FAMILY IS OUR FAMILY!
MYKIN Services • Temporary & Long Term Care • Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care • Light Housekeeping • Personal Care • Grocery Shopping & Meal Preparation • Errands & Transportation • Post- Surgical Care East - 84 N. Main St. #D Chagrin Falls West - 25803 Wolf Rd. Bay Village www.MYKINhhc.com 888.525-3675
NAILS BY MICHELLE
Wouldn’t you LOVE getting a mani/pedi in the comfort and privacy of your own home? LET ME PAMPER YOU! Professional manicurist with 20 years exp. Shellac, acrylics, gels. ASK ABOUT MONTHLY SPECIALS. 216-318-3505 zeena1003@aol.com
OPTIONS FOR SENIOR AMERICA
Serving Cuyahoga and surrounding counties for over 20 years. We offer quality home care customized to your needs. Our qualified, screened and motivated STNAs, RNs, LPNs and companions are available for live-in or hourly work. First interview is free. Our aides provide exceptional customer service. They are fully bonded and insured including Workers Comp and Professional Liability. 216-861-3700
balancedmag.com
Body Sculpting is a cardiovascular strength-training class designed to make you lean and defined while providing a results-oriented whole body workout. More than 100 locations in Northeast Ohio. Barre FX is a challenging boutique ballet barre fitness class at an affordable price! Call for class locations. 440-729-3463 helper@flexcity.com www.flexcity.com
IN MOTION PHYSICAL THERAPY
Advanced, evidence-based physical therapy for all your rehabilitation needs. Specialty services also available for spinal pain, dizziness, imbalance, foot and ankle disorders. Dr. Joseph Moskowitz, PT, DPT 14100 Cedar Road Suite 130 University Heights OH 44121 216-577-1933 www.inmotionptohio.com
LAURIE’S HEALING HANDS MASSAGE THERAPY Specializing in the treatment of chronic pain, injuries, tension and stress. Laurie Weber, licensed massage therapist, works with those suffering from fibromyalgia, migraines, arthritis and more. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a desk jockey or stay-at-home parent, let Laurie give you the comfort and relief you need NOW! (330) 990-6838 laurieweberlmt.com
Founder and Fortune 500 sober coach, Wendy Komac, knows firsthand that professionals can’t be absent for 30 days. She’s designed a medical detox program with you in mind. No Suboxone. Staffed by medical and clinical professionals. Can be used in combination with any 12-step programs, physician or therapist. We bill most insurances. 8535 Tanglewood Square – Unit T-10 Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 440-703-0940 www.lunaliving.org
IS MINDLESS EATING CONTROLLING YOUR LIFE? TURN MINDLESS EATING INTO MINDFUL EATING
It is not “all in your head”! Mindless eating causes disconnection from the natural messages of your body. Mindful Eating is taught in private sessions and group settings by Iudita Harlan. GAIN REAL MASTERY over your impulses. To learn more about the next scheduled group training or to set up an individual appointment, email Iudita at iuditaharlan@gmail.com. call (440) 519-1489 office or cell (216) 310-4423
NUTRITION REALITY
Nutrition Reality promotes wellness and disease prevention and control by offering a realistic, safe, effective and scientifically sound approach to designing a mindful eating plan specific to YOU and your goals. Jane Korsberg, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), will help you make small changes to obtain BIG rewards. *Provider for Medicare and many private insurers. Jane Korsberg, MS,RDN, LD, FAND 3690 Orange Place, Suite 230 Beachwood, Ohio 44122 (440) 349-3873 Like us on Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/NutritionRealityLLC
PARTNERS TO EMPOWERMENT
PARTNERS TO EMPOWERMENT WELLNESS CENTER ...A PLACE TO REJUVENATE, UNWIND AND HEAL.
Partners to Empowerment provides a haven for regeneration with therapeutic yoga, meditation, healing and relaxing massage, pain management as well as acupuncture and nutrition counseling. Expanding our center allows us to include Pilates, Barre, Tai Chi and much more. Carol Kwait, MA Nita Leff, LSW M.Ed 3681 South Green Road #406 Next to Beachwood post office (216) 591-1908 www.partners-to-empowerment.com
JAMES A STERMOLE, CHT
Hypnotherapy can be used to improve many lifestyle issues. I specialize in assisting individuals with Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohns Syndrome, Migraines and other issues which respond well to hypnosis. Call me and let’s discuss how you can improve your life. 440-777-1778
TROUBLED MARRIAGE?
On the brink of divorce? Not sure? A new approach – Discernment Counseling – helps couples decide. Barbara Feinberg is an experienced couples counselor and life coach trained in discernment counseling. For more information or to schedule a free initial phone consultation, contact: Barbara Feinberg, LISW-S, IMFT-S at (216)390-6832.
WATCH THE KIDS
COLLEGE NANNIES AND SITTERS AND TUTORS
Do you have the positive energy to be an awesome role model for children? Do you want the choice & control of making your own schedule?Join us in our mission of Building Stronger Families®. We are accepting applications from dependable, dynamic individuals for open, on-call, tutor, sitter and nanny positions! Robin Dackman General Manager 440.793.7770 www.collegenanniesandtutors.com
A NEW CONCEPT IN CHILDCARE
Sitting Made Simple (SMS Cleveland) is an innovative LOCAL babysitting service. Online capabilities allow scheduling of sitters 24/7. All sitters are at least 18, CPR certified with complete background checks. LIMITED TIME SPECIAL-50% off registration fee! Dawn Weiss, CEO Visit us at: www.sittingmadesimple. com/cleveland. Email: Cleveland@sittingmadesimple.com Phone: 216-767-9983 Facebook: SMS Cleveland Twitter/Instagram: sms_Cleveland
THE NANNY CONNECTION
is your personal connection to professional childcare. Well known and respected throughout Northeast Ohio for 12 years, we will guide you through your search for safe, quality nannies and babysitters for your family. Sick child? After school care? Summer Nanny? Date Night? We can help! 216-77-NANNY www.yournannyconnection.com
SUMMER 2016 | BALANCEDFAMILY | 35
BALANCEDBODY&MIND
WORKOUT ROUTINE REFRESH A variety of innovative fitness centers have popped up around Northeast Ohio, offering new options for getting or staying in shape
By Kristen Mott Sequoia Wellness
W
hen summer rolls around, people often kick their exercise regimens into high gear. While many desire a fit and healthy body, it can become tiresome to complete the same fitness routine over and over again. Fortunately, Northeast Ohio is home to numerous unique – and relatively new – fitness facilities that offer fun and interactive workouts.
Joe Purton opened CycleBar in Beachwood in mid-March. The indoor
cycling studio offers several 50-minute classes, all taught by instructors who have gone
36 | BALANCEDFAMILY | SUMMER 2016
through rigorous training and boot camp. “This isn’t your typical indoor cycling facility. We do a lot of things differently,” Purton says. The studio is built with stadium seating to house the bikes. Two 80-inch TV screens adorn the walls and are used to show videos during each class. The facility also incorporates audio, video and lighting technology to create a multisensory experience for riders.
During class, a personal metric system called CycleStats keeps track of each rider’s heart rate, number of miles traveled and amount of calories burned. The stats are available to users after every class so riders can monitor their own progress. The facility also offers CycleBeats, a proprietary, in-house and online music database. “In addition to receiving CycleStats, you’ll also receive the playlist of all the songs that were played during class, which is unique to indoor cycling,” Purton says. CycleBar can accommodate any fitness level, which makes it attractive to people of all ages. “The beauty of indoor cycling is you can control the resistance that’s on the flywheel, so you can make it as easy or as difficult as you want. If you’re really working hard and you feel you need to take a break, you can take
balancedmag.com
Cycle Bar
all of the resistance off. No one knows what you’re doing except for you,” Purton says. Those looking for a whole host of fitness activities at one location may be interested in Sequoia Wellness at Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown. The fitness facility offers group exercise classes, personal training, a lap and activity pool, a rock climbing wall, a basketball court, a sauna and steam room and a fitness floor that houses state-of-theart cardiovascular and strength training equipment. “Our philosophy is memberfirst,” says Andy Malitz, general manager of Sequoia Wellness and executive director of the NEOMED Education and Wellness Center. “We help our members achieve their specific objectives in tangible results in a clean, safe environment on a medical university campus that is after the same achievements within the community.” Sequoia Wellness, a division of Integrative Wellness Partners, opened during the summer of 2014. Since it’s located on a university campus, its membership base is largely students, faculty and staff. However, almost half of the members are from the local community, which adds vibrancy to the facility, Malitz says. Each new member completes an initial
balancedmag.com
assessment, Malitz says, which helps the staff better understand that person’s biometrics and goals. It also helps the staff develop a personalized exercise and fitness plan for each individual. Dr. Jeffrey Susman, dean of the college of medicine and vice president of health affairs at NEOMED, says Sequoia Wellness also plays an integral role in the university’s strategy to create a culture of wellness. “If you look at the future of heath and wellness, it’s in these integrated facilities that are really looking toward the future of health and recognizing it’s not just going over to lift some weights or work out, but it’s integrating that into a wellness package,” Susman says. “I think Sequoia and Integrated Wellness Partners have really gotten on that forefront.” Orangetheory Fitness, which opened its Rocky River location in December, offers people an intense, one-hour, full-body workout. The classes are based on interval training and incorporate treadmills, water rowers and a weight room into every workout. “Everything we do is results-driven and sciencebased,” says Kurt Altenburger, owner of Orangetheory Fitness in Rocky River. “Every one of your workouts will have strength, power and endurance.”
Orangetheory Fitness
During each class, individuals wear heart rate monitors. Their results are then displayed in real time on two large TV screens. “The heart rate monitors track the percentage of your heart rate and your calories burned,” Altenburger explains. “Our goal in one hour is for you to be at an uncomfortable level for you for about 12 to 20 minutes, which is called our orange zone. “Outside of cardiovascular health, you’re going to burn calories and you’re going to gain lean muscle. There are also psychological positive effects. It helps fight depression, it helps fight
negative moods and it brings your serotonin levels up.” Each class takes place in a darkened atmosphere with fast-paced, upbeat music, which creates a fun atmosphere, Altenburger says. Though the workout may sound intimidating, Altenburger says the classes are geared toward all fitness levels. “Our youngest member is 14 and the oldest member in our studio is 70,” he says. “We have athletes and we have people who have never worked out before. Being able to monitor the heart rate is the thing that really separates us.” BF
BRACING YOUR SMILE
for a Beautiful Future
FREE TEETH BLEACHING WITH FULL SET OF BRACES With this ad; New Patients Only
Our Family has treated The Jewish Community for over 200 years combined. “Let our family treat you like family.”
Eric S. Lawrence, D.D.S. ORTHODONTICS AND TMJ DISORDER
440.449.1550
1413 Golden Gate Blvd., Mayfield Hts. Ohio 44124 www.thesmilesmaker.com | smile-maker@att.net
AFFORDABLE ORTHODONTICS SUMMER 2016 | BALANCEDFAMILY | 37
CAREERPATH BETH KUHEL
Stand out, get hired Interns improve their chances of landing employment by showing genuine excitement about the firm’s mission and adding value there
C
ollege internships provide students with invaluable experience and education beyond résumé enhancement – something parents can reinforce to young jobseekers. Every intern should seek realworld experience and strive to make a great impression. To tip the scale in their favor, interns should show they’re aware of their manager’s needs and that they have (or will) develop the skills and abilities to help accomplish these goals. Here are some tips to help interns get ahead of the game: Evaluate an internship or job: Learn about your prospective employer’s management style by asking employees how they feel about their manager. Do they get regular feedback? Does management provide support and resources? Do they give busy work or provide hands-on chances to learn a new skill? Are there growth opportunities within the company? Also inquire about company culture. Does management encourage creativity and innovation? Do they provide feedback and support if you need help? Are they open to your ideas when you have something constructive to add? Do employees feel included in important decisions that affect their jobs? Your supervisor typically controls your work, salary, growth opportunities and the office atmosphere. Don’t
underestimate the importance of being able to “click” with your boss. This person will either nurture your innovation and creativity or stifle it, so look for a boss (not just a company name) known to be a great leader and who will give you opportunities to gain experience. These are the jobs that will allow you to hone skills and demonstrate positive character traits. While as an intern you might not be able to get answers to all these questions, knowing that these are important things to look for in a job will help when it’s time to apply. Start off on the right foot: Learn everything you can about the company before you interview, and refresh yourself before you start so you show genuine interest in its work and mission. Look beyond its management profile, website and Facebook page and find people who actually work (or previously worked) there to
38 | BALANCEDFAMILY | SUMMER 2016
learn what to expect as a new hire. If you don’t know anyone who works at the firm, use LinkedIn to connect with people there. Join your LinkedIn alumni association group and industryrelated groups on LinkedIn to connect with people who work at firms that interest you. You can then request from these connections 15-minute informational interviews that could help you discern whether a job will be a great fit or potential disaster. Convert your internship to employment: While an intern, work on developing transferable skills – skills that apply to any work setting. Examples include: • Communication skills: expressing ideas, facilitating discussions or meetings, listening, negotiating presenting, speaking a foreign language, speaking and writing effectively. • Research and planning skills: analysis, brainstorming, coordinating events, focusing on details, forecasting, goal setting, information gathering, organizing, problem solving and record keeping. Companies are always ready to hire and retain top talent. Though the hard skills may vary from one firm to the next, the soft skills, which define traits for top talent, are universal: problem solving, anticipating needs, meeting deadlines, collaboration, being adaptable to
change and gracefully handling failure. If you demonstrate these traits throughout your internship, you’ll create a positive impression. Being remembered for hard work, energy, effort and enthusiasm is important, especially if you hope to get a recommendation or a permanent position. Make the most of every workday and become known as a valuable team player. Get to be the go-to person – someone who jumps at the chance to solve problems. Learn to collaborate to achieve goals and enhance the group’s reputation. Understand the difference between work and school; be proactive in your networking, challenge yourself to learn new, transferable skills and work toward garnering recommendations. Applying these strategies will help you stand out, but more importantly, gain life lessons that will help you get your foot in the door and land a full-time job. Beth Kuhel, M.B.A., C.E.I.P., is a Forbes, Business Insider, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur magazine contributor, and an executive and millennial career coach. Kuhel is also a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. Follow her on Twitter at @BethKuhel and learn more at fromdiploma2dreamjob.com.
balancedmag.com
THE OHIO STEM CELL TREATMENT CENTER Bringing Cutting Edge, Regenerative Medicine to North East Ohio! The multidisciplinary team of Dr. Mark A. Foglietti and Dr. Michael Kellis, bring the future of regenerative medicine to Cleveland at the Ohio Stem Cell Treatment Center. The Center was created to offer therapeutic possibilities for patients with degenerative and/or inflammatory conditions by utilizing the most promising and least invasive medical technology currently available. For information about regenerative medicine and the Ohio Stem Cell Treatment Center, visit:
OhioStemCellTreatmentCenter.com or call 216-831-CELL (2355)
COMING SOON! PHARMACY Trusted Service. Healthy Savings.
Marc’s Pharmacy
Mobile App
www.marcs.com/pharmacy
ARE YOU PROTECTED? Fast. Easy. Convenient.
Adults 50+
Why take the risk?
Protect Yourself from Pneumonia and Shingles
NO TIME TO ORDER PRESCRIPTIONS?
Viral Pneumonia is the 8th leading cause of death in the U.S.
Pneumococcal • Prevnar 13 • Pneumovax 23
Shingles • Zostavax
A few minutes are all you need to protect yourself and those you love by receiving vaccines at your neighborhood Marc’s Pharmacy.
at your
PHARMACY Trusted Service. Healthy Savings.
•Flu (seasonal) •Tdap •Shingles •Pneumonia •Hepatitis •Meningitis •Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Our immunization-trained pharmacists can administer a wide range of CDC recommended immunizations and vaccines for young adults (18 + years), adults and seniors.
VACCINATIONS AT YOUR CONVENIENCE Schedule an appointment online or speak with a member of the pharmacy about days when walk-ins are welcome.
LET’S TALK DRUGS
MTM helps patients maximize the benefits from their medications by actively managing drug therapy and by identifying, preventing and resolving medication related problems.
• is taking medications that require close monitoring • has questions or problems with their medications • has several health conditions • has several medications • was recently hospitalized • obtains medications from more than one pharmacy
2015 Regional Chain of the Year
2 consecutive years *Regional Chains - 200 stores or less