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Editor’s note Happy belated New Year! Well, let’s be honest, the “new” has already started to wear off and I’m betting so has your motivation to keep your resolutions. You don’t have to continue like this. Let this issue of Creative Living, the first of the year, be the real start of your “new” life. Check out all the wonderful articles about local businesses that can help you get your health back in order, your home back in order – your entire life back in order! If you’ve slacked off, that’s OK. Just don’t give up. Remember, you can start anew any ole time.
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Struggling with snoring, sleep apnea or your CPAP machine? Call Dr. Kitzmiller Do you snore or know someone who ward, keeping your airway from coldoes? Do you have sleep apnea but lapsing. struggle nightly with your CPAP (conA sleep apnea sufferer himself, Dr. tinuous positive airway pressure) Timothy Kitzmiller tried CPAP but machine? struggled with it. He started using an You’re not alone! oral appliance and now he and An estimated 40 his patients enjoy quiet, Want More Information? million Americans healthful sleep every night. Visit www.cincisleep.com. snore and nearly 20 “I give Dr. Kitzmiller million have sleep and Lori a 10 out of 10 in the apnea, a condition where the treatment they gave me for my sleep airway collapses during sleep, causing apnea. I had heard from friends and the person to stop breathing and awakfamily that I snored but did not realize I en multiple times every hour with a had apnea. After my diagnosis at a sleep gasp. lab, Dr. Kitzmiller explained my Sleep apnea is a life threatening sleep options,” said Molly. disorder that left undiagnosed and “I knew CPAP and surgery were not untreated can shorten your life span up for me. The oral appliance he made for to 18 years! me is unbelievable! No more headaches While CPAP is the gold standard of and I’m much more rested. I know that sleep apnea treatment, many people this treatment is going to add years to can’t tolerate the masks, hoses, and my life and healthy vitality!” she said. inconvenience. Call Dr. Kitzmiller today at 248-8848 An oral appliance is an FDAto schedule your complimentary consulapproved CPAP alternative that fits over tation to see if this solution is right for your teeth and holds the lower jaw foryou!
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Ring in the new year with new ears Did you have trouble hearing your family and friends over the holidays? Did you miss out during conversations, parties, or other events because you couldn’t follow what was being said? Whether you made a New Year’s resolution to take better care of your health or just want to appease a nagging relative who thinks you need to get your hearing checked, we can help. At Christopherson & Clark Hearing Center, you will find professionals you can trust, with over 30 years of experience at helping you select the best hearing aids for your hearing loss, your
lifestyle, and your budget. Sharon Christopherson has gained an excellent reputation among her patients for fitting hearing devices that have changed the way they hear, helping them to regain confidence to participate in their homes, churches, offices, and relationships. Sharon and her associate, Amy Smith, take advantage of the best in new technology to fit patients with aids that are comfortable, stylish, and discreet. Wireless enhancements for hearing aids now offer connective capability as well, helping you stay connected at work, home, and play.
Much more discreet than a Bluetooth headset, hearing aids used with connective devices bring your newest gadgets and your hearing together, streaming sound directly into your aids from your cell phone, MP3 player, computer, TV, and more. Nine out of 10 hearing aid users report improvements to their quality of life. If you’ve been putting off a hearing evaluation, don’t wait any longer. For a personalized assessment of your hearing needs or to request a free copy of The Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids, call 5989444 today.
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Cedar Village debuts music video on YouTube Cedar Village Retirement Community staff believe that “Sometimes you just have to do things for fun!” And that is exactly what they did when they united staff and residents on a joint project to create their second annual music video. As did the 2009 video, the new music video has become a hit on the Internet site YouTube. Featuring choreography and dancing by residents, volunteers and staff members, the video is set to original music
many others across the country and around the world,” she said. The 2009 video featured various departments within Cedar Village, each creating their own special part of the production. This year, the planning team, headed by Director of Development Sally Korkin, decided to incorporate a theme. The theme, Korkin explained, is “hands.” “Hands are such a symbol of the care we provide at Cedar Village and the relationships we build with our residents. It just seemed to express who we are in a very simple, yet powerful, way,” she said. Residents and staff all wore special blue rubber bracelets that say “Life Begins at Cedar Village” and many are still wearing them daily. Once the video was completed, there was a “premiere” with the residents; it was featured at the employee holiday party; it played continuously at Cedar Village’s special Mitzvah Day event Dec. 24 and was, of course, posted on YouTube. Within 24 hours of posting, hundreds of “hits” were already recorded and the feedback has been great. “At Cedar Village, we do believe that age is just a number and our slogan, “Life Begins at Cedar Village, embodies our philosophy,” said Silver Elliott. “This video is one fun way to demonstrate that commitment.” To view the video on YouTube and search Cedar Village Music Video.
“…At Cedar Village, we do believe that age is just a number and our slogan, ‘Life Begins at Cedar Village,’ embodies our philosophy…” performed by songwriter and producer Mark Rossio of Columbus. Filmed by Jeff Hill Productions of Mason, producing a music video promises to become an annual event. “We had so much fun making the first music video in 2009,” said Carol Silver Elliott, CEO and president of Cedar Village. “And we were amazed by the thousands of hits, and the positive feedback we were receiving on YouTube,” said Silver Elliott. “We did this to bring together staff and our residents in a fun, creative way. Posting the video on YouTube allowed it to be shared with family, friends and
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Burlington Pharmacy offers women outstanding service Karen Murphy and Melissa Morris are used to giving and receiving lot’s of hugs. They’re used to sharing tears as well. “No one cries here alone,” said Murphy, a 15year certified mastectomy fitter at Burlington Pharmacy. Breast cancer is the most common cancer occurring in women (excluding cancers of the skin) and the second most common cause of death from cancer in women after lung cancer. Mastectomy fitting is the practice of addressing medical conditions of the upper extremities and post-mastectomy surgical outcomes. Pursuant to a physi-
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cian’s order, a mastectomy fitter measures a patient and properly fits, dispenses and adjusts external breast prostheses, bras and related supplies. Trained and certified mastectomy fitters are integral to the physical and emotional well-being of patients, providing instruction and training on how to properly use and maintain post-mastectomy devices. The loss of a woman’s breasts to cancer can affect her self-esteem, her sex drive, and just how she feels about herself as a woman. “The goal is to give them their self-worth back,” Murphy said. “It’s not that they just have a
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lower self-esteem, they forms, swim forms, bras and it is important for feel different and we that are functional and them to have a support bring them back to their some “have attitude,” team that cares. Our perself and make them feel Murphy explained. “They sonal care and quality whole again.” are really nice, stylish customer service set us These women are comforted and treated with Burlington Pharmacy Health Care has been serving respect. Murphy and Morris answer the Tristate area home medical equipment and their questions and supply needs since 1976. work with them and their doctor to get what they want and need. pieces.” apart,” said Murphy. “We talk,” said Morris, Many women needing “At the end of the day, a six-year certified maswigs and scarves as a we are making a differtectomy fitter. “We listen. result of receiving ence in a life,” added Doctors often tell you chemotherapy or for other Morris, another certified what you need and medical reasons visit fitting specialist at they’re tired of that, we Burlington Pharmacy for Burlington Pharmacy listen to what they want.” this need as well. Murphy Health Care. Burlington Pharmacy and Morris are also certi“We want to help our carries Amoena products, fied fitting specialists. customers feel comfortlight weight silicone “It is an emotional time able and meet all of their needs,” she said. Burlington Pharmacy Health Care carries a wide assortment of quality wigs, scarves, sleep caps and other headpieces. “We have a great selection of products and many color swatches,” said Morris. The company offers personalized and private fitting appointments with their professional fitting specialists. Burlington Pharmacy Health Care has been serving the Tristate area home medical equipment and supply needs since 1976. As one of the area’s largest retail suppliers of home health products and services, we provide superior customer service and top quality, state-of-the-art medical equipment and supplies. For more information call 859-586-6700 or visit www.burlingtonpharmacy.com.
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Honor excellence in nursing Every year in Cincinnati, patients have stories of nurses who made a difference through direct patient care. If you know a nurse who has exemplified excellence in nursing, you have the opportunity to honor that caregiver at the 19th Annual UC College of Nursing Florence Nightingale Awards for Nursing April 28 at the Hyatt Regency, Cincinnati. Six winners will receive $1,000 awards and 10 finalists will receive $400 awards. All nominees will be honored. The Florence Nightingale Awards for Nursing, established in 1992, recognize
individuals in the nursing profession for excellence in the delivery of direct patient care. Each year the board of advisers calls upon the Greater Cincinnati community to nominate individual nurses who exemplify the spirit of caring embodied by Florence Nightingale. The gala awards dinner is sponsored by Mercy Health Partners. For more details, check the UC College of Nursing website, www.nursing.uc.edu, or call 558-5311. The deadline for nominations is March 4.
A Total Tan offers $1.50 tanning in February again! A Total Tan Cincinnati is holding its annual anniversary $1.50 tanning special for the entire month of February! Come on in anytime during the month and receive $1.50 tanning on all stand-up units, regular beds and regular beds with face tanners while ultimate beds will be half price. Package specials will also be available as well as discounted lotions during February.
Look for the new 2010 tanning lotion line coming out that includes products from Australian Gold, Swedish Beauty, California Tan and the new Dark Tanning line. A Total Tan is now offering the spray-on tanning booth Mystic Tan at all three Cincinnati locations. It’s also offering an unbelievable $10 per session special during the anniversary special in
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February! Go to the website, www.atotaltancincy.com, for more information on specials and to learn more about their UV free spray on tanning Mystic Tan.
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SCUBA shop lets everyone take a dip Jim Barrie wants to share his love for SCUBA diving, so he’s letting everyone try it. His dive shop, The Scuba Shack, (www.TheScubaPlace.com ) located in Florence, is offering a “Try SCUBA Experience” to anyone interested in diving. “SCUBA diving is not a sport. It’s not a hobby. It’s a lifestyle! We want to expose as many people as we can to this exciting way of life,” said Barrie. Barrie has owned The Scuba Shack for 12 years, and in that time has been told by countless people that they would love to try diving.
He knows that if they do, they’ll love it! So he wants to give them the opportunity. All those who would like to try SCUBA diving will be geared-up and go for a dip with a certified instructor in The Scuba Shack’s indoor, heated, 10 foot-deep, diver training pool. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling 859-2831550. The Scuba Shack also offers SCUBA certification training. Through comprehensive classroom and pool training, divers learn proper technique, safety
measures, and how to use the equipment. Once certified, a diver is ready to go on one of the shop’s many trips to dive locations in the United States and abroad. The Shack currently has trips scheduled to: Florida, North Carolina, St. Lucia, Bonaire, Fiji, Bali/Indonesia, Egypt and The Red Sea. Pricing varies by destination. “There’s nothing quite like a group trip” said Barrie. “Both divers and non-divers come back with a group of new friends, having visited some of the world’s most beautiful destinations” he said.
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