E/NE Creative Living Oct. 2009

CreativeLiving East/Northeast • October 2009

Preparing your

Home for the

Holidays

Look up it’s

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Promoting

Roof Time

Cedar Village

Awareness

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Beauty tips for the holidays Three looks to get ready for the holiday party season.

Breast cancer awareness Tips for promoting awareness.

Preparing your home inside, out for the holidays Learn about three local businesses that can cover every aspect of holiday preparation.

Editor’s note There’s nothing I enjoy more than the holiday season.

Getting the house nice and cozy. Decorating with lovely fall and Christmas decorations. And, of course, gatherings of friends and family. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year.

It can be stressful, too. It doesn’t have to be, however, especially when there are several local businesses that can assist in all aspects of preparing your home for the holidays. Check out our cover feature on just that.

Find out what you need to do to ensure that the roof over your head is secure and ready for winter with help from Roof Time.

Learn about gorgeous fall and Christmas items that can bring a special touch of the seasons to your own home with assistance from Lasting Impressions.

Get help with your holiday parties from setup to clean-up with Perfect Party Partners.

Finally, relax and get ready to have a fantastic holiday season.

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Departments Business 3 Local Shopping

Home 6 At Decor • Repair

Good 4 Looking Body • Hair

11 Senior Living

5 Breast Cancer Awareness Health • Tips

Apartments • Care

Creative Living is a monthly advertising-sponsored magazine published by the Specialty Publications Department of The Community Press/The Community Recorder.

Questions and comments can be sent to Editor Melissa Hayden c/o The Community Press/394 Wards Corner/Loveland, OH 45140 or e-mail mhayden@communitypress.com.

For advertising call 248-7685.

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Best haircut, service for your money at Christopher George

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visit is an opportunity to impress.

“There is no better place to be than in the salon, and no better salon to be in than this one,” said owner Christopher George Odell.

The salon has been fortunate enough to expand its staff with several established stylists and have increased its hours to fit anyone’s schedule.

Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The salon offers a wide array of services, which include multidimensional hair color – which is the

n this downsizing economy, quality and service are more important than ever before.

At Christopher George Salon, they focus on giving the client superb care for their hair and the best in customer service.

You can get a haircut anywhere, but shouldn’t you get the best haircut and service for your money?

Christopher George Salon has been providing excellent salon services in Milford for seven years.

They believe that every client is a guest and every

current trend, texturizing, custom cuts, special occasion styles, straightening services and facial waxing.

It is more important than ever to present the best image possible. Let Christopher George Salon help make it a little easier.

The salon is conveniently located in Mulberry Square Shopping Center, 1085 Suite A, State Route 28, Milford.

Appointments can be made at 831-0508. For more information, you can also visit their Web site at www.christophergeorgesalon.com.

Head to Preview Productions for the latest doll fashions

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itches, mermaids, princesses, and the girl from Kansas gathered together can only mean one thing – Halloween costumes are ready at Preview Productions.

Visit Preview Productions, located at

6720 Main St. in Newtown for the hottest doll costumes of the season.

Christmas is just around the corner and owner Joyce Rosselot and her assistants Susan Lehr and Sarah Watters are busy designing, sewing, and stocking the doll

clothing boutique with the latest in winter fashions. The holiday line includes velvets, furs, and lots of sparkle, along with winter casual wear including jackets, tunics, and coats.

The best selection is always in the store. Call 271-2524 for details.

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Three beauty looks to get ready for the holiday party season

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ith the season of soirees upon us, the ultimate look is needed to stand out among the crowd of little black dresses. With a few simple steps, it’s easy to have the appearance of professionally done makeup without emptying your wallet. Be your own makeup artist by trying these three looks from the pros to accent your best features.

Smokey eyes International makeup artist, Jemma Kidd recommends a dramatic smoky eye to pump-up the glam.

Step 1 - Sweep a light highlighter shade over the whole lid to the browbone.

Step 2 - Apply a dark and intense shade along the lashline, blending up and smoking outwards to the socket line.

Step 3 - Smudge eyeliner across upper and lower lashline; use black for ultra intensity.

Step 4 - Finish off with dark, black mascara, and for a full on look, go for false eyelashes. For an ultra-modern take, add a touch of glitter to lower lids and lashes.

Tip: To finish off the face, use a nearly-naked base, with barely-there flush on cheeks and a nude color for the lips.

Natural perfection Petra Strand, makeup artist and creator of Pixi, firmly believes that makeup should make a woman look like herself - only more gorgeous.

Young woman daubing lipstick on her lips

Step 1 - Prime the skin with a primer - skin will look youthful, glowing and hydrated.

Step 2 - Switch to a base that is sheer and use a concealer for those areas that need a little extra help. Your complexion will look naturally flawless.

Step 3 - Use a cheek gel instead of regular blush to give an instant “lift” with a transparent touch of color on the apples of the cheeks.

Step 4 - Switch from full coverage lipsticks to a tint of color that has both the moisture and treatment of a balm for a perfect pout.

Tip: The next generation of powders is here with a diffused matte finish that is truly perfect to “set your makeup” so that it goes the distance yet you look “fresh as a daisy.”

Sophisticated glamour For classic holiday glam, celebrity makeup artist Napoleon Perdis recommends being bold and brilliant.

Step 1 - Prime your skin for a flawless canvas for makeup application and

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follow with your perfect foundation match for full coverage and matte skin.

Step 2 - Make a lip statement. Red lips are the most glamorous trend of the season. Pick your favorite red and make sure to always apply lip liner to prevent bleeding. To give the illusion of fuller lips, dab some gloss only on the center of the pout, over lipstick.

Step 3 - To perfectly complement your bold lips, keep the eyes neutral.

Use a neutral and easy palette of taupe eye shadows for a seductive eye.

Tip: Complete the look with black mascara - always remember that three coats is the magic number, and a look is never complete without show-stopping lashes.

Don’t have all that’s needed for the ultimate glam look to show off your best assets? Relax, Target has you covered.

Pick up premiere makeup products at budget-friendly prices from Pixi, JK Jemma Kidd and NP Set at Target stores nationwide and at target.com.

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Simple tips for promoting breast cancer awareness in your own life

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his year, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) celebrates 25 years of promoting awareness, education, and empowerment. In recognition of this 25th anniversary milestone, here are five simple ways to celebrate breast cancer awareness in your own life:

Know your risks According to the National Cancer Institute, age is the single most important risk factor for breast cancer. But research has also shown that personal and family history of breast cancer, alterations in certain genes, reproductive and menstrual history, body weight, level of physical activity and alcohol consumption are among the factors that affect a

woman's risk of developing breast cancer.

Practice healthy habits Stay active, maintain a healthy weight and discuss limiting fat and alcohol in your diet with your doctor.

Schedule your annual mammogram The American Cancer Society recommends that all women age 40 and older should have a screening mammogram every year.

Educate yourself While October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast cancer awareness and education is important all year long.

The United Heart for the Cure

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n some way every woman is touched by breast cancer. It may be through her own illness or in witnessing the disease in a loved one, or just living in fear of it.

That’s why with your purchase of The United Heart, by Studio Petra Azar, Markus Jewelers will donate 20 percent for the cure. The United Heart for the Cure was created to celebrate the strength, beauty, and spirit that unite women who are battling breast cancer, and the courage and compassion of their supporters. Its magnetic power is a symbol of hope and sisterhood.

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Just like your own heart, it is unique and different from any other heart in the world. In the center of each heart you will find a stone that is available in six different geometric shapes, each reflecting ancient symbolic mythology. The square, “True Love,” represents honesty, and truthfulness.

The circle, “Circle of Love,” represents unity, perfection, and eternity.

The oval, “The Seed of Love,” represents union of mind, body, and spirit.

The wave, “The River of Love,” represents change, renewal, and duality. The heart, “Secret of Love,” represents center of thought, emotional and

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soul. Finally, the hexagon, “Divine Unity,” represents male and female, time and eternity.

These signature pieces are of timeless elegance, yet fashionable and fun.

When you visit Markus Jewelers you may get lucky and win one of the free United Hearts for the Cure that will be raffled throughout the month of October.

Most importantly, you’ll discover a piece of jewelry that speaks of love and compassion like no other.

Best of all, you’ll know your purchase is supporting the fight against breast cancer.

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Preparing your home, inside, out for the holidays

By Melissa Hayden • Editor

t’s the most wonderful time of the year, however it can also be the most stressful time. You’re busy shopping, decorating, and planning holiday gatherings. Who doesn’t need a helping hand?

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That’s just what these local businesses are here to do. They can assist you in having a safe, beautiful, and entertaining holiday season.

Roof Time “I never looked up.” That’s what the folks at Roof Time hear most often when arriving to help a homeowner.

Sandy Feltner, office manager for this 14-year-old family-owned company, answers calls and sympathizes with panicked homeowners who suddenly have damaged drywall and dripping ceilings.

What’s worse is when this situation occurs during the holiday season. That’s why it’s so important, Sandy stresses, to have your roof checked before the winter begins.

She offers that one sign to watch for is the wearing away of the granules from the sur-

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face of the shingles.

“There is no need to get up on the roof to inspect the shingles, simply look into the gutters,” she explained. “If you see more than a dusting of tiny rock like particles, call a roofer! Those small rock chips are the top layer that gives your shingles its color and UV sun protection.” Another indication of shingle aging is a failure of the top layer.

“You might begin to see some of the mat appear through the black of the asphalt, or you may become aware of blistering, cracking, or splitting of the layers.

These signs can be harder to spot from the ground and should be part of an annual examination of the roofing from above, she said.

Roof Time prides itself on an extensive knowledge of most roof systems and what can cause them to begin to leak. Most repairs can be completed the same day they

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are discovered.

Estimators are non-commissioned, and only bid work that needs to be com“The showroom features nine individual room settings as pleted. well as a large main area which features decorated mantles, “We do not assume tables, rugs, furniture, and lovely holiday displays.” that a leaking roof needs to be replaced,” Sandy said.

“We live, attend church, and have kids in schools locally.

We see our customers in stores, at festivals, and restaurants. I never want a disappointed homeowner to complain to me because they feel taken advantage of.”

Written estimates are free, and feature digital rooftop photos, so you can see any problems.

Call Sandy, at 859-341TIME or 513-528-TIME, to schedule a free roof inspection and visit, www.time2roof.com, for valuable Internet-only offers!

Lasting Impressions Now that the outside of your home is taken care of, where do you begin on the inside?

Linda Barbian opened Lasting Impressions by Linda 10 years ago in Alexandria, Ky., with that question in mind. Linda’s original store closed at the end of March.

David Hosea hired Linda and she re-created her store on the second floor at 241 Grandview in Bellevue, Ky. Lasting Impressions joined two other businesses, Office Furniture USA and Room Choices by David, in the warehouse at 241 Grandview.

Lasting Impressions opened the second week of April. A fourth floor will be opening in mid-October housing “Santa in the City”

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and “The Hosea Sharing House.”

If you’re looking to spruce up your home for the holidays, look no further.

“We have just received the first shipment of our new Ashton line of custom-framed artwork and mirrors,” said Linda.

“Our unique custom floral arrangements have always been very popular as people begin to decorate for the holidays and winter season. Customers may choose one of the beautiful arrangements we have in the shop, or they may work with us to choose the components of the piece (using their container or ours).

“We also carry many other seasonal items such as candles, candlesticks, glassware, seasonal silk flowers and greenery, Thanksgiving and Christmas display items, unique ornaments, and much more seasonal merchandise.”

The Lasting Impressions team works extremely hard to give excellent customer service by offering specialized attention to detail and by working with the customer to create a beautiful, inviting living space.

Linda chooses items at market that are unique and bring a “one-of-a-kind” look to the customer’s home or office.

The showroom features nine individual room settings as well as a large main area which features decorated mantles, tables, rugs, furniture, and lovely holiday displays.

Each room is painted with a very striking up-to-date color that you might want to consider for your own home.

“We try to offer a “full service” of in-home consultations, window treatments, custom-framed artwork, accessories, rugs, and custom-designed floral arrangements,” Linda explained.

Decorating your home for the holidays says to your family and your guests: “I care enough about you to make this an inviting home filled with warmth and beauty.”

“Seasonal decorations bring an extra measure of warmth and love to any home and make it a very inviting place for family and friends to meet and share the holidays,” said Linda. “A decorated home takes hospitality to an entirely new level.”

Perfect Party Partners No home is complete for the holidays without the gathering of friends and family.

Imagine being able to actually enjoy your holiday gatherings!

You can, with the help of supportive, committed party partners!

Perfect Party Partners is owned and operated by Barbara Lang, who has 30 years of experience in assisting with parties.

“For a relatively low cost we make your entertaining event a lot easier on you and more enjoyable for you,” explained Barbara.

“We do all of the work from setup to cleanup and everything in between. All you have to do is enjoy!”

All partners have passed background checks and drug tests and carry photo ID Safecard System badges, proving they pose no risk to clients, their families, guests or property.

Safecard System independently verifies identity, criminal history, sex offender registries and drug free histories of other firms’ and organizations’ employees. It is licensed locally to Background Bureau, of Highland Heights, Ky. So what are you waiting for? Call Perfect Party Partners today at 505-3944. E-mails can be sent to bambam@zoomtown.com.

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Time to replace the roof?

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hink back to the worst storms that have raged over your home. Heavy snows, strong winds, dangerous lightning, and pounding hail are bad enough while inside the house – you can imagine being up on your roof at those times!

That’s what shingles must endure year in and year out. The phrase “having a roof over your head” takes on a whole new meaning and sense of importance when those shingles begin to fail.

Replacing your home’s roofing is a big investment, so how do you know when it’s time? The two obvious signs are

missing shingles and brown ceiling stains, but there are some things you can look for to prevent early damage. Sandy Feltner, who has the distinction of being a woman in a predominantly man’s industry, has a company aptly named A New Roof

the shingles, simply look into the gutters. If you see more than a dusting of tiny rock like particles, call a roofer! Those small rock chips are the top layer that gives your shingles its color and UV sun protection.” Another indication of shingle aging is

“Remember that seeing is believing! Better quality roofers conduct thorough roof top inspections and bring down color digital pictures to show you the roof’s true condition.”

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She says that one sign to watch for is the wearing away of the granules from the surface of the shingles. Feltner said, “There is no need to get up on the roof to inspect

a failure of the top layer.

You might begin to see some of the mat appear through the black of the asphalt, or you may become aware of blistering, cracking, or splitting of the layers. These signs

can be harder to spot from the ground and should be part of an annual examination of the roofing from above.

Time for an Estimate As these warning signs appear, it’s time to have an experienced, reputable roofer make a free written inspection. Her company offers a professional roof condition assessment, an estimate of the remaining life (if any) your roof has, as well as, evaluates repairing versus replacing the roof this year. Feltner

adds, “Remember that seeing is believing! Better quality roofers conduct thorough rooftop inspections and bring down color digital pictures to show you the roof’s true condition.”

Homeowners beware; contrary to popular belief, there is no licensing for local roofers!

Tips for finding a better quality roofer include, asking everyone you know who they have used. You might uncover a little known professional and be steered clear of an expensive mistake by hiring the high dollar TV and big ad yellow pages type.

Consider joining a service such as Angie’s List. For less than the price of a night out, you can access hundreds of local contractor reviews posted by homeowners sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly experiences they have had. Meet everyone you invite out to your home and trust your instincts!

Terry Littleton from Rooftime says, “You do not have to know anything about roofing to judge the information presented about roofing.”

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Lasting Impressions… Room Choices… Hosea Sharing House

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he Hosea businesses located at 241 Grandview in Bellevue are in full swing with preparations for fall and Christmas!

When you visit Lasting Impressions, you will be overwhelmed with the new fall and Christmas items to give your home that warm, seasonalchange feeling that can make your family and guests feel so comfortable.

Do you need a special fall door decoration or a splash of color for your mantle? How about a beautiful, customdesigned centerpiece for your dining room table?

You will find a fabulous array of home décor including the new Ashton artwork and custom mirror line.

If you were a Lasting Impressions customer in

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Alexandria, you will remember the beautiful, custom-framed Ashton pictures which were so much a part of the beautiful room displays.

If you would like to view some Ashton artwork, you may log on to www.ashtoncompany.com for a sneak preview of the lovely framed pictures you will experience in the showroom here in Bellevue.

Just look for Linda, Judy or Nancy for assistance!

The Christmas season is going to be a wonderland full of surprises at 241 Grandview this year.

You will need to experience it firsthand to appreciate all the thousands of hours of work have gone into Christmas decorating at Lasting Impressions, Room Choices and the fabulous Santa-

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in-the-City/Hosea Sharing House display which takes up the entire fourth floor of the building.

The Christmas spirit abounds in the beautifully decorated trees, garlands, unique ornaments, and custom floral arrangements that you will find at Lasting Impressions.

Room Choices by David on the third floor has “the best of old and new” with a combination of new furniture, buy-outs and antiques.

You will also find an amazing selection of unique accessories to compliment your “furniture finds.”

Patsy and Rachel will be glad to work with you if you need to order custom fabrics or furniture from Bernhardt, Charleston House, Martha Stewart, Maitland Smith, and others.

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Moving on up to the fourth floor Santa-in-the-City and Hosea Sharing House, you will find a Dickens city complete with lifesize sleighs, buildings, decorated trees, garlands hanging from the building beams and so many more fun holiday surprises for the entire family.

This festive area will be opening in mid-October.

Come in and stroll along the stone path that takes you through the entry archway into a winter wonderland past the brick and stone corner store, the little white church, the row houses, sleighs, and beautifully decorated trees … just to name a few of the many holiday surprises you will find!

The Hosea Sharing House is a great way for your local group or organization to raise money

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It’s party time

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t’s party time! But, where do you begin?

Start by calling Perfect Party Partners.

Designed to help individuals and businesses with their events, Perfect Party Partners can assist with everything from setup to cleanup (cleanup being their specialty).

Imagine being able to actually enjoy your holiday gatherings, without the hassle of worrying about having everything covered during the party or dreading cleaning up afterwards.

You won’t have to worry because it’s all being taken care of by

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your supportive, committed party partners!

Perfect Party Partners is owned and operated by Barbara Lang who has 30 years of experience in assisting with parties.

“I wanted to do something where I’d be helping people,” she said. “Parties should always be fun, however having a party can be an overwhelming task. We put the fun back in partying because we help you host the event and take care of the cleanup so you don’t have to.

We are committed to personalized services and good taste.”

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charges an hourly rate for each “partner.” The number of partners depends upon the size of the event.

For example, a person might be needed to serve hors d’ouevres, and another to greet guests.

Both would assist in setup and cleanup, including washing dishes and even taking out the debris.

With four staff members, Perfect Party Partners can handle events with up to 125 guests. With the holidays around the corner, it is best to retain their services 30 days in advance. At an average cost of about $25 per partner, per hour, it’s one of the best deals in town.

All partners have passed background checks and drug tests and carry photo ID Safecard System badges, proving they pose no risk to clients, their families, guests or property.

Safecard System independently verifies identity, criminal history, sex offender registries and drug free histories of other firms’ and organizations’ employees. It is licensed locally to Background Bureau, of Highland Heights, Ky. So what are you waiting for? Call Perfect Party Partners today at 505-3944. E-mails can be sent to bambam@zoom town.com.

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through donations of items from your group.

• Your organization collects donations such as furniture, household items, miscellaneous household goods, etc. (no bedding or clothing).

• Contact Linda (859-655-8189) to arrange for pickup of items.

• The items are sold at auction in the Sharing House (designated date and time).

• Your organization receives 50 percent of the profit from sale of the items.

• The Henry Hosea House receives 25 percent of the sale of the items.

• The other 25 percent is used for administrative costs.

Call Linda at 655-8189 for more information about how you and your organization can participate in the Sharing House.

Roof from page 8 roofers’ truck and equipment, and if they arrive on time. Consider the roofer himself. Do not allow yourself to be pressured or talked into doing anything fast.

Also, do not put down a deposit. When you hold the payment back till the job ends, you have control over the final look and clean-up of your home.

Asphalt roofing shingles get their name from the fact that they are made up of layers of different materials. The basic ingredients are fiberglass, asphalt and limestone granules for color. Higher warranty rated (40, 50, lifetime) shingles will have more of these layers than the basic 25 year variety. Better shingles will have a 10 percent copper granule blend to prevent those ugly black stains from growing across your new roof.

Shingles today can be expected to have an effective lifespan of 25 to 50 years, when installed by a qualified roofer, using all of the needed roof system components. A properly installed roof system will use, aluminum trim edging, ice guard, felt paper, ventilation and metal (not aluminum) flashing at critical areas such as where two roofs intersect (valleys), where dormer walls meet shingles (step) and around chimneys.

Roofers have costs ($3 gas, time) associated with giving free quotes, so do not go overboard when inviting companies to bid your roof. Remember that while you are sizing-up the roofer, he will be sizing you up too! Calling out numerous companies wastes your time and their money.

A final tip is that roofers and shingles are not all created equal, so for an investment of this size and importance, getting two written bids is usually the best idea.

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Retirement community choices

By Carol Silver Elliott CEO/President Cedar Village

care in a more clinical setting? Working with the professional staff at a retirement community can help you to determine what services best meet your parere’s a situation you thought ent’s needs. It is tough to be objective you’d never find yourself in – about your own family so listen to the you, as an adult child, have to professionals; they will help you figure help your parents make choices about where they’re going to live. All the years it out!

Once you’ve decided type and geogthat they advised you (whether you raphy, the next step is to shop the wanted it or not!) and now it is your options. The best method is to use all of turn. You know it’s time for them to move out of their home, but that doesn’t your senses to get a feel for the facility and whether it is the right one for your mean it’s easy. loved one. Start with seeing-take a tour First, decide where they are going to live-are they staying in, or close to, their and get a feel for the buildings. Are they well maintained? Are people active? home community or moving to an area What kinds of things are they doing? to be closer to you or your siblings?

Then try hearing-is there a sound of Once you’ve all reached that decision, activities and conversation? Smelling is the next step is to determine what level important too – does it smell fresh or of facility you need. There are really institutional? When it comes to taste, ask three basic choices: independent living; to sample the food service offered. And, assisted living; long term care and they last but not least, touch. Are the public can take a variety of forms. If you areas comfortable and inviting? What choose a Continuing Care Retirement does the interaction look like between Community (CCRC), you’ll find multistaff and residents? ple levels of care within one system.

Making this choice is a significant Your choice will depend upon your parent’s health care needs. Are they fully one. Spend the time to really learn about the facility, the care, the staff and the independent? Do they need help with programming to ensure that this is the medication reminders or bathing and best place for your family member. dressing? Are they in need of full time

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Welcome home to Sutton Grove

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he leaves are changing, there’s a cool breeze a blowing and life is wonderful at Sutton Grove Retirement Community. Welcome home!

Located in the heart of Mount Washington, Sutton Grove is a peaceful and secluded independent retirement community designed for your pleasure and living enjoyment.

Seventy-five spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments are located on three floors. Elevator service accesses the second and third floors.

The apartments are unfurnished so you can surround yourself with your own furniture, pictures and decorations so you feel right at home.

Weekly housekeeping, nutritious meals and most activities are included in your monthly rent. There are pet-friendly and petfree areas, as well. Now,

residents have the choice to have meals included in their rent or cook on their own.

Although Sutton Grove is an independent living community, personalized support and health care services can be designed for your individual needs by a home health care agency.

The home health care agency helps to promote maximum independence and dignity while providing such services as

bathing, dressing, medication reminders and assistance with other daily living activities.

You’re not just a resident at Sutton Grove, you’re a member of a family. You’re known by name and cared about.

That’s why the facility is very reasonably priced, something that is especially important during these tough economic times.

For more information or to arrange a tour, call 231-0008.

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lermont Senior Services delivered more than 169,000 meals to frail, homebound senior citizens in Clermont County in 2008. The agency does not have enough staff to distribute meals for so many. Thousands upon thousands of those 169,000 were delivered by Meals-on-Wheels volunteers.

However, the nonprofit agency finds itself in a bind. The aging population is growing quicker than the MOW recruitment program, says volunteer coordinator Sharon Brumagem. The CSS volunteer department is reaching out to members of Clermont County communities to join together to deliver meals so seniors can continue living in their own homes.

“We encourage county residents to talk to members of their church, civic

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and fraternal groups, sports teams or business friends to see if they are interested in forming teams to deliver meals in their neighborhoods,” Brumagem says. “Delivering meals as a team allows members to rotate delivery weeks so no single person has to deliver every week.”

The Meals-on-Wheels program is not just about food, Brumagem adds. It also provides a valuable safety check. It also comforts customers knowing that someone will be checking on them.

As one senior said, “(They) aren’t just the people that deliver meals, they are my friends.”

If you would like to form a MOW team, please call Sharon at 536-4060. Or e-mail her at sbrumagem@clermont seniors.com.

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