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Genuine, Caring Jon Floriano MD and Marie Bergomi, CNP and their staff offer genuine, caring family medicine – for infants, children, adults, and seniors at their practice in Harrington Square, Middlefield. Call them at 440-632-1118.
Independent Senior Living What did you find most difficult about your decision to move from your home? “Well, giving up some of my furniture was hard. I gave most of it to my kids and put some in storage. Selling my house was a big decision but I’m happier than ever. That house was just getting too much to care for. Looking forward to my new life here made it all easier. My kids aren’t worried about me anymore, either.” What do you do all day now that you don’t have all those responsibilities? “I still drive, I have a car, but I can walk just about anywhere I want to go here in town. We’re always invited to go over to Briarcliff Manor for activities. I belong to the walking club and I love the craft classes offered there. I especially enjoy when the Geauga Park District comes in to lecture. My friends at Briarcliff Manor always invite me to go in the van on outings with them. I’m still very active in my church. And my housemate and I love to play cards! We really have a lot of fun!” What does it cost? “My rent is $1,290 per month. That’s much more reasonable than paying for everything under the sun when I lived in my own home! My rent here includes all of my meals, utilities, local phone service, cable TV, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Ella, my usual housekeeper, is really nice. I even have garage space for my car. I just call and the staff at Briar Hill are here to help me.” To learn more about the security, peace of mind and affordability offered with the Senior Living homes on the campus of Briar Hill Health Care Residence in Middlefield, call Vicki Wilson, Director of Admissions, at 440-632-5241. Monthly leases are available.
The Apron and Dr. Feelgood By Ellie Behman When I was released from the hospital after an appendectomy a few years back, I went directly into the capable hands of my caring husband Ron, who I referred to as Dr. Feelgood. He saw to my every need, feeding, walking and making sure I took my medication. He took his new role seriously. I watched him out of the corner of my eye from the living room as he found his way around the kitchen quickly, dicing, slicing and cooking. In my weakened state all I could do was lie back and feel grateful for all the TLC. I chuckled when I realized that he was comfortable wearing an apron. Actually he was in his glory, as he was able to clean cupboards, change things around and complete jobs “his way” without my complaining. I was just too weak to protest and he knew it. That apron was beginning to take on more meaning. Each day I grew stronger and each day I saw him moving my “stuff” into a box to be stored away. I felt a little less in control. I needed to get better and fast. Dr. Feelgood was enjoying his new role way too much. Then came the day when the visiting nurse announced that she would have to teach Ron how to dress my incision as they would no longer be coming to do it. That was a day that I will hold in my memory for a very long time. Ron was instructed that everything had to be sterile and he respected that to the fullest. After he washed his hands, he walked into the room (arms upward) with a smirk on his face. I knew then that he was more nervous than he let on. He marched in, looked over the medical supplies and proceeded according to his instructions. Everything was laid out as perfectly as it would be in an operating room. Dr. Feelgood then put on his rubber gloves and lost it, convulsing into laughter. It seemed that he couldn’t get his fingers in correctly and ended up with two in one finger. That did it. The nurse (who was always most professional) began to chuckle and I laughed until the tears came. Ron stood there, red faced, with one empty rubber finger hanging loosely. I don’t know how we got through that afternoon, but I do know that laughing made it more tolerable. Dr. Feelgood not only saw to my physical needs, he also made sure my emotional needs were met. I will add, however, that if I am ever in this position again I just might tape all the cupboard doors together, especially if I see him reach for the apron. Then I’ll be sure he won’t be able to take over my kitchen one more time. After all, as the saying goes, “if mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.”
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For a growing number of people in their later years, independent living in a shared home is an affordable luxury in comparison to the escalating costs associated with maintaining a private home. Shared senior living offers companionship, affordable housing, security, mutual support and much more. Sharing a home has been known to enhance the health and well being of the resident while allowing the individual to remain independent in a safe environment. The cottage-style homes at Briar Hill Health Care Residence in Middlefield are designed for individuals looking for a retirement residence in a friendly village community. Each home is furnished, has a fully equipped kitchen, laundry area, dining room and living room. Each resident has a private bedroom and bathroom to decorate as they wish. Individualized social activities and outings are available and there are many opportunities to develop new friendships. Shopping and banking, as well as the post office and library, are within walking distance. The following conversation took place during a recent interview with a resident at one of the Cottages at Briar Hill. How did you make the decision to move to independent senior living? Do you live in a house? “I live in a house with another very nice lady. All of my work is done for me: the housework, the cooking, the grocery shopping, maintenance…I don’t have anything to worry about. I found it much too difficult and expensive to keep up with my big house and yard and my children are so far away and so busy. I just couldn’t ask them for help.”
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A mechanic was removing a cylinder head from the motor of a Harley motorcycle when he spotted a well-known heart surgeon in his shop. The surgeon was there, waiting for the service manager to come and take a look at his bike. The mechanic shouted across the garage, “Hey, Doc, can I ask you a question?” The surgeon a bit surprised, walked over to the mechanic working on the motorcycle. The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag and asked, “So Doc, look at this engine. I open its heart, take valves out, fix ‘em, put ‘em back in, and when I finish, it works just like new. So how come I get such a small salary and you get the really big bucks, when you and I are doing basically the same work?” The surgeon paused, smiled and leaned over, and whispered to the mechanic … “Try doing it with the engine running.” ~ By Ed Carley
A Nu You Wellness Center, managed by Stacey Abbe, opened in Montville in 2007 and offers a wide range of holistic health related services. Stacey began her wellness business with Ionic foot baths and in 2008, she received her certification as a colon hydrotherapist. She also earned a masseuse license and trained for certification in basic Endermologie and Lipomassage, Therapeutic Fibromyalgia treatment and Elemental Reflexology. “My mission is to provide exemplary services to help achieve the excellence within you,” Stacey said. “We deliver to our clients the highest quality of service, from the treatments to the products we have available.” The Ionic foot bath provides a natural detox to rejuvenate the body by creating an ion charged environment to increase energy, sleep better, and relieve muscle and joint pain. Colon hydrotherapy is a cleansing and rejuvenating experience produced by hydration to create a cleaner bowel and rid the body of waste. The Wellness Center’s Facialfitness Endermologie technique lifts tissue
Community Wellness Free Balance Screening We invite you to come in for a free screening on the Balance Master® system to detect and treat balance and vestibular problems. A specially trained physical therapist will provide you with a standardized report of your current balance status. With this free screening, you and your physician may be alerted to possible issues affecting your balance. Call 440-285-6358 or 440-285-6359 to register. Monday, March 5 | 2 – 6:30 p.m. Rehab Services at UH Geauga Medical Center
Other wellness opportunities Knee & Hip Pain Classes Wednesday, March 7 | 10 – 11 a.m. Orthopaedic Center at UH Geauga Medical Center Bariatric Information Sessions Tuesday, March 13 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 15 | 5:30 – 7 p.m. UH Geauga Medical Center (both sessions) Look Good, Feel Better Monday, March 19 | 5 – 7 p.m. Free Colon Cancer Screening Thursday, March 22 | 5 – 7 p.m. UH Seidman Cancer Center at UH Geauga Medical Center Visit UHGeauga.org or call 440-285-7757 to learn more or register. Preregistration is required for all events.
and re-densifies the skin. Lipomassage Endermologie, a technique combining suction and rollers to fold and unfold the skin. This reduces muscle tension, drains the lymphatic system, promotes skin fitness, smooths cellulite and improves local blood and lymphatic circulation. “With all the impurities in the air, food and water it is essential to maintain a healthy life style,” Stacey said. “A Nu You also offers Sunrider, an herbal based food supplement and SilverSol Technology from the American Biotech Labs.” SilverSol can reduce inflammation and regenerate skin wounds. The SilverSol patented technology destroys bacteria, viruses and fungi. The dōTERRA difference, so pure you can drink them! dōTERRA (meaning “Gift of the Earth”) essential oils represent the safest, purest oils available in the world. Each of dōTERRA’s Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® oils is extracted by skilled growers, distillers, and chemists, ensuring consistency. The over 60 pure aromatic extracts contain no artificial ingredients and are free of contaminants. To learn more about dōTERRA, alternative healing and aromatherapy, visit Bixels Salon, 6101 Heisley Road in Mentor at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24. A Nu You wants to enhance your ability to meet each day with a feeling of heightened energy and well-being. For information and appointments, call Stacey Abbe at 440-728-0568. A Nu You is located at 8595 Plank Road in Montville.
Kosnosky Named Chief Medical Officer University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center has named David Kosnosky, D.O., as chief medical officer. Dr. Kosnosky is responsible for driving clinical care to provide the best outcomes for UH Geauga Medical Center patients. He has extensive experience as a board-certified internal medicine physician and serves as medical director for the hospital’s Senior Adult Assessment Program. His special interests include geriatric medicine and medical ethics. He has been a member of the UH Geauga Medical Center medical staff since 2007. For information about UH Geauga Medical Center, call 440-285-7757 or visit UHhospitals.org/geauga.
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I Have My Life Back Thanks to EMDR By Ann, from Novelty
For over 15 years I went to weekly talk therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and major depression. After years, I told my counselor the adult part of me understands, but, my little kid still didn’t “get it.” I tried hypnosis, and went to a massage therapist to move me through all the pain. After several years, the massage therapist said it seemed all she did was chase the aches and pains around in my body. I was never pain free. I researched Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and decided to go to a counselor who used EMDR. A year ago I had six sessions of EMDR that resulted in my body and mind feeling a bubbly happiness that goes all the way through me. Most of my aches and pains are gone and the remaining ones are minor. I don’t get stressed easily, I feel as energetic as I did 20 years ago, I can concentrate, and I am not “triggered” by the many things that used to “trigger” me. Finally, at age 50, I have my life back. For some, therapies that use only language have been insufficient at resolving anxieties/traumas that are stored in the body. EMDR processes the anxieties/traumas allowing the person to have physical/emotional regulation. See the Sitko Counseling ad on this page for information about a free February seminar on how EMDR can help you. Or visit www.sitkocounseling.com.
Why Me, Why Now? Many of us experience back or neck pain at some time during our lives. Pain can occur after heavy lifting, an accident, injury, or for unknown reasons. But spinal problems happen before spinal pain. There are twenty-four bones in our spine called vertebrae that stack on top of each other like blocks. Their job is to protect the spinal cord. Nerves branch off the spinal cord and go out between each vertebra to every part of the body. When vertebrae become misaligned, the nervous system may not be able to work at 100 percent, and the pain begins. Everyday activities, such as sitting, standing at the sink, exercising, taking care of children, sports and work can cause the spinal bones to become misaligned. This can happen slowly overtime, without any noticeable symptoms, much like your car getting out of alignment because of all the little bumps in the road. Have your spine checked today. Call Roediger Chiropractic to see if chiropractic can help you. Roediger Chiropractic is located at 401 South St., Bldg. 2A, Village Station in Chardon across from Bass Lake Restaurant. Call Paula or Natalie at 440-285-0756 or visit Roediger Chiropractic on the Web at www.roedigerchiropractic.com. “In health there is freedom. Health is the first of all liberties.”
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In this age of corporate -based facilities, The Hills proudly continues the tradition of being family owned and managed. Brothers George and Charles Ohman and their families were first introduced to the field of long-term care in 1964 by friends from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The first phase of their new calling was the purchase of a ranch-style home they named Holly Hill. It overlooked the East Branch Reservoir and Grandview Country Club in Middlefield. That original building was a modest nine-bed facility. What began as a desire to serve others has grown to a community of three exceptional healthcare facilities - Briar Hill Health Care Residence in Middlefield, Holly Hill in Newbury, and Blossom Hill Care Center in Huntsburg. Collectively, The Hills provide 246 skilled nursing beds, 62 assisted living suites and 18 independent living units to the residents of Geauga and surrounding counties. The tradition of compassionate care begun by George Ohman Sr. is being carried on by his sons and daughter. George Ohman Jr. and Anderson Ohman now serve as the administrators for each of The Hills. The family is pleased to announce that, beginning in July of this year, Nancy Ohman Milner will officially assume the role of administrator at Blossom Hill. The Ohman families are dutifully present each day to ensure guests are comfortable, and that every aspect of their medical needs is met. Post-hospital skilled nursing care, long-term care, respite care and hospice services are provided 24 hours a day. Specialized services for short or long-term residents provided by the professional staff include IV therapy, total parenteral nutrition (TPN) therapy, tracheotomy care, wound care, stroke rehabilitation, dementia care, physical, occupational and speech therapy. Outpatient therapy is also available, allowing the patient to continue with the same trusted and familiar therapist after a safe and swift return to home. Assisted Living and Independent Living with many lovely common areas are offered on each campus. Each resident has a private bedroom and bathroom to decorate as they wish. Assisted Living boasts many amenities including 24-hour nursing, medication assistance or administration, an emergency call system, housekeeping, laundry and linen service, and full beauty and barber services. Physical, occupational and speech therapies are available. Residents are offered a variety of stimulating activities such as short day trips, musical entertainment, socialization and meaningful classes. Menus are planned by a registered dietician to ensure that meals are both nutritional and appealing. The Hills Independent Living homes
are furnished with a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, living room, and screened porchs. The monthly fee includes chefplanned and prepared lunches and dinners, all utilities, full housekeeping, laundry and maintenance services. The administrators, George and Anderson Ohman, are justifiably proud of the stellar reputation that The Hills enjoy. “The goal of our family of professionals is to meet each individual’s needs in a warm, welcoming atmosphere where each life is celebrated. We believe in achieving and maintaining the highest quality of life for all of our residents, whether they require short or long-term stays. We take great pride in providing an environment that meets everyone’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.” They invite you to visit their campuses and make yourself at home.
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Precision Orthopaedics Opens New Location
The face of healthcare is changing in shoes to prevent injuries and is the only the United States and more changes are physician-owned store in the region. The inevitable in years to come. Orthopedic stores are located in Mentor, and Erie, Pa. practitioners are forced to make the tough In addition, he is one of Precision’s team decisions about where they will practice physicians for local high schools. and whether they should or can maintain Amardeep S. Chauhan, D.O. an independent private practice. specializes in non-surgical treatment Precision Orthopaedic Specialties, of musculoskeletal injuries, spine care, Inc., a widely industrial and known group occupational of surgeons, medicine, sports has opened a medicine and new location electrodiagnostic in Middlefield medicine. An across from Ohio native, Dr. Giant Eagle. The Chauhan joined Precision team the Precision has supplied Orthopaedic in orthopedic 1999. Dr. Chauhan services in also performs Middlefield and diagnostic throughout muscle and nerve Geauga County studies that can for over 20 help localize years. The new sources of pain, facility offers numbness, co m p u te r i ze d tingling and x - r a y s , weakness. ultrasound, Laszlo S. vascular studies, Harmat D.O., has physical therapy been with the (in near future) Precision team and a minor since 2006. He is procedure a board certified room for simple orthopaedic injuries. surgeon who Dr. Mark is trained in Dr. Mark Mendezoon of Precision Orthopaedics Mendeszoon, conditions of Harvard graduate, multi-board certified the shoulder, elbow and hand. Dr. Harmat podiatrist for Precision Orthopaedics, says, a graduate of West Geauga High School “We are excited to be in this new location. boasts special skills in treating upper We have enjoyed a great reputation in the extremity conditions, microsurgery and area and we are vested in this community. digital replantation, with special interests in Our practice is here to stay, and we work disorders of the wrist and elbow. He is chief hard to please our patients. We are good of surgery at UH Geauga Medical Center. because we work very hard to provide our Michael J. Kellis, D.O. is the director patients the best care.” He adds, “For now of Geauga Sports Medicine, Inc., and we will remain a private entity because specializes in non operative orthopedics. we value the autonomy and the ability to He is the president and owner of Dr. Mike’s practice medicine so as to best serve our Vitamins, Inc. a line of safe, all natural, patients and community.” effective remedies. Dr. Mendezoon values the opportunity Gregory C. Sarkisian, D.O. is a board to practice in rural Ohio. He explains that certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in this area he sees a variety of injuries and in the surgical management of orthopaedic pathology and as a result the treatment conditions and sports related injuries with opportunities are equal in challenge to any an emphasis on arthroscopic joint surgery, inner-city orthopaedic practice. total joint replacements, fracture care and Precision Orthopaedic Specialties, general orthopaedics. Dr. Sarkisian has Inc. provides athletic training services to been trained in minimally invasive surgery Geauga county schools, including Cardinal including total hip and knee replacements and Berkshire. Recognizing the need and and minimally invasive arthroscopic importance of having well-trained health shoulder and knee procedures. He also care professionals available to local high volunteers as team physician for area high school athletic teams. Board certified schools. He is the chief of orthopedics at UH athletic trainers work closely with the Geauga Medical Center. Precision physicians both in the office Kraig K. Solak, D.O., Orthopaedic setting and athletic fields. These athletic Surgeon, began seeing patients at Precision trainers form an important link in the proper in August of 2007. Dr. Solak is well versed management of athletic injuries, ensuring in all aspects of general orthopaedics an athlete’s safe return to sporting events. and sports medicine. He has experience There are six doctors on the Precision in the latest cutting edge arthroscopy Orthopaedics team and each has their own techniques. area of expertise. Dr. Mendeszoon treats all Precision Orthopaedics has several surgical and non-surgical conditions of the locations including Cleveland, Auburn, and leg, ankle and foot in children and adults. He Chardon. Visit www.precisionorthopaedic. specializes in sports medicine, diabetic foot com or call 440-285-4999 for more care, limb salvage, trauma, and foot and information. ankle reconstruction. He is chief of podiatry The Middlefield office is located at at UH Geauga Medical Center. He also owns 15389 W. High St. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 specialty shops dedicated to runners and p.m. Monday through Friday. Walk ins and walkers of all levels. The Achilles Running emergencies are welcomed. Shop provides proper athletic gear and
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History of Geauga’s Pleasant Hill Home In 1816, County Commissioners were given the authority to build “poor houses.” On March 15, 1839 the Geauga Commissioners bought a tract of land, the farm of Nathaniel Stone, for $2,400 and made time payments of $900. They hired a contractor, David Eggleston, to build the first home for the whopping sum of $698. It was opened in 1840. A portion of the original building still stands, but is now used for storage. To the rear of the original home, was the “mad house,” with a total of eight cells. In the 1880s, the original building began to deteriorate. By 1885, it was approved to build a new, red brick building at the same location. In Ohio similar red brick homes, with tall windows for healthy ventilation, are common. Geauga’s home was described as a threestory building of 36 x 72 feet with a high-ceilinged attic for storage. Originally, there were no grand front porches, and the home was accessed through two front doors with curved stairways that stretched from the ground to the current front doors. There have been additions, renovations and updates to the home, resulting in an airy and welcoming home. All bedrooms are small but private, with dormitory-style bathrooms. Common areas are open and inviting. In the early days, county homes, known as “poor houses”, and later as “infirmaries”, were working farms with residents helping with daily chores. Men who were able worked in the fields and barns, while women assisted with housekeeping and caring for less capable residents. County homes were residences. As times changed, more and more social service programs became available for those in need. County homes have also undergone a transformation. Today, Ohio county homes have evolved to become either an assisted living type home or a nursing home. Geauga County has chosen to provide assisted living type services. Pleasant Hill Home offers a casual, family-oriented lifestyle to our residents, focusing on wellness, with a full recreation and social schedule with plenty of opportunities to join in daily household routines. Residents are encouraged to join in on housekeeping and meal preparation. We have also had various farm animals over the years, for hands-on participation in a rural lifestyle. Pleasant Hill Home is committed to offering a welcoming, homey place to live for Geauga County’s residents. For admissions and general information, call Karen DeCola, 440279-2161. Pleasant Hill Home is located at 13211 Aquilla Road, Chardon (44024).
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Our Healthcare Specialties Include: • Immediate Post-Op Sub Acute Care • Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapies • Short-Term Skilled Care • Hospice Care • respite Care • Assisted Living • Independent Living Medicare | Medicaid
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Hattie Larlham is Now Hiring Direct Care Providers Since 1961, Hattie Larlham a non-profit organization and a NorthCoast 99 winner, has been dedicated to creating opportunities and improving the lives of more than 1,500 children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families throughout Northeast Ohio. Hattie Larlham is currently hiring part-time and fulltime direct care providers to care for children and adults with disabilities at our Center for Excellence in Mantua. Requirements: High School Diploma/GED, must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen and must be able to lift and position residents. Meet with a recruiter at our OPEN INTERVIEW DAYS, no appointment necessary. Wednesday, February 15th Wednesday, February 22nd Wednesday, February 29th 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Hattie Larlham 9772 Diagonal Rd. Mantua, OH 44255 For More Information: Stacy R. Hilinski 1-800-233-8611 ext. 3096 www.hattielarlham.org
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By Vicki Wilson Many hospital patients are not ready to be immediately discharged to their current living situations, so continued nursing care and rehabilitation may be needed to ensure a safe and successful transition between hospital and home. Skilled services at a facility usually involve nursing care, physical, and occupational or speech therapy. This level of care most often follows a hospital stay for an illness, injury or surgery and is ordered by your physician. When you enter the rehabilitative setting at a skilled nursing facility, nurses will monitor your vital signs, continually assess your overall medical condition and recovery, and communicate with your physician and other health care providers. Numerous services may be ordered by your physician, for example: care of a wound or surgical incision site, medication administration, IV drug administration, feeding tube nourishment, oxygen therapy, catheter care, and blood sugar monitoring. Conditions such as back pain, severe arthritis, bone fractures, stroke, Parkinson disease, burns or wounds, congestive heart failure, emphysema or open heart surgery may require physical, and occupational or speech therapy to help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. With a physician’s order and after examining your medical history, the therapist will perform an assessment; measure your strength, endurance, flexibility, range of motion, balance, coordination, muscle performance, motor function, posture, cardiopulmonary function and cognitive abilities. Based on the outcome of this assessment, an individualized plan is prepared for your treatment. Physical therapists often consult and practice with other professionals, such as speech-language therapists and occupational therapists. One goal of therapy is to relieve pain, thus expediting the recovery process. Electrical stimulation, hot packs, cold compresses and ultrasound treatments (high frequency waves that produce heat) will assist in alleviating pain. All of these methods may be a part of the treatment process. If needed, you will be taught the proper and safe use of adaptive equipment, such as: prostheses, crutches, braces, walkers or wheelchairs. A team approach ensures success. You and your family are considered a team and each of you has a role in your recovery. Each staff member at the skilled nursing facility plays a vital part in your treatment as well, including the professional nursing staff, the respiratory, physical, occupational and speech therapists, his or her assistants,
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restorative nursing staff and activity professionals. The rehabilitation team is constantly re-assessing and re-evaluating your progress to ensure a speedy recovery and enable you to return to your home quickly and lead an independent and satisfying life. Choosing the skilled nursing facility that is right for you is something to consider even before you require their services; unexpected health issues can happen quickly. Many people plan elective procedures ahead of time, such as hip or knee replacements. Visit the facility before the procedure and ask for a tour. Meet your therapists and be a part of the pre-planning process. When you have found the facility that meets your expectations, inform your family of your choice. This enables them to carry out your wishes if a quick decision has to be made. Be proactive. Make certain that you are the one making your health decisions. Vicki Wilson is the director of admissions/ marketing at Briar Hill Health Care Residence, 15950 Pierce St., P.O. Box 277, Middlefield. Call her at 440-632-5241.
UH Geauga Recognized for Excellence University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center has received national recognition for its high-quality medical care. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) recently earned the Silver Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. As a recipient of this honor, the ICU joins an elite community of adult, pediatric and progressive care units that demonstrate excellence in clinical outcomes, embrace standards in nursing staff recruitment, retention, education, training and mentoring. UH Geauga Medical Center also received verification from the Ohio Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) and became the first community hospital in Ohio to be approved by the Emergency Departments Pediatric Prepared program. Verification signifies that care provided for children by the UH Geauga Medical Center Emergency Department meets national quality benchmarks. For information about UH Geauga Medical Center, call 440-285-7757 or visit UHhospitals.org/geauga.
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What is a Coach?
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By Lori Gorrell I’ve been answering this question quite a bit lately and that excites me. It tells me that people are becoming more interested in something that is relatively new. Here is my short answer to the question: Coaching is about getting clarity around what is important to you and then focusing your energy and attention toward those areas while learning how to take action with more ease and with a sense of grace. In both personal and business settings, coaching has allowed for breakthroughs, growth and transformation because you are better able to discern which roadblocks are selfimposed and which are there to help you learn and grow. It becomes easier to take the best next step. Here are a few points to consider for adding a coaching element to your 2012 personal wellness plan. If you are doing the same thing over and over but are expecting different results from your efforts, chances are you need to shift your plan of action. If you are tired of ‘spinning your wheels’ or are frustrated that you aren’t achieving your goals, you may want to look to see if your goals are meaningful and relevant. If you know what steps to take, but aren’t taking them, having support for accountability could be just the thing you are looking for. People come to coaching for hundreds of reasons and it doesn’t mean that they are broken; it means that they want to keep their life moving forward. Lori Gorrell offers True Colors Coaching & Consulting and says, “A personal coach is someone to help you gain clarity and focus about what you want and who you are by using proven tools to help your ‘True Colors’ come to light.” Call her at 440-391-4771 or e-mail llgorrell@live. com. Visit www.truecolorscc.com.
Mineral and Nutrition Seminar By Dan Fisher In a world where nutritional information is everywhere, how do we know what is real and what is not? How do we, as parents, best decide what nutrition our family will need? My name is Dan Fisher with D&S Farm and Garden Supply. As a certified Organic Farmer who works with animals for health and wellness, some important facts became very clear to me. Minerals seemed to be the key for all healthy life around us. Plants, animals and humans require minerals to live, and delivery of these minerals to inner tissue and cells is everything. This is why I chose Water Divine Angstrom-sized minerals for all my friends and family. We are having a free learning seminar at 4738 Gates East Road in Middlefield on Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. Come learn the truth. For more information call 440-693-4632.
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If you’re unhappy with the way things are, you’ll want to read this ... By Dr. Tad Roediger, Chiropractor Americans are far more educated and aware then they used to be, and that’s causing a profound change in the way we view things. Let me explain. Imagine driving your car, and the dashboard oil light comes on. Would you cover the light up with tape, or would you fix the problem? Of course you wouldn’t just cover it up, you know better! But isn’t that what we do with our bodies when we seek treatment for the symptoms and not treat the source of the problem? Let me tell you my story. Back when I was a sophomore in college trying to make the football team, I developed a painful low back condition known as “sciatica”. In my case it came on following an injury. The pain in my back and leg was so intense that I couldn’t walk easily, sit still, sleep, and sometimes I couldn’t even concentrate or think straight. I was afraid that I’d flunk out of college if the disability continued. After considering surgery (that was the only option, according to the surgeon) I decided to have surgery. But there is more. After surgery, I continued to have almost the same amount of pain in my back and leg. A friend of mine convinced me to give his Chiropractor a try. The Chiropractor took me in right away and did some tests. He told me the tests showed that I had several misalignments in my spine that were putting pressure and tension on my nerve system (even after the surgery) and that it was serious. He was confident that he could help me with a series of adjustments that would alleviate the pressure and allow
my body to heal itself. He had me get on a special table then “adjusts” my spine. The adjustment didn’t hurt, it actually felt good. I still had some pain but I could walk, sit and move better. After more adjustments, I noticed I kept improving and even slept better. It worked so well that I went to chiropractic school myself. But, tell me, what if I just did nothing following the surgery, where would I be today? It’s strange how life is. Now people come to see me with their low back and sciatic problems. They also come to me with their headaches, migraines, chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder /arm pain, numbness in limbs, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, sports injuries, just to name a few. My wife Sharon, on the right in the photo holding our son, Ty, suffered for years with migraine headaches. She took ibuprofen everyday. We found her migraines were from misaligned vertebrae in her neck, we adjusted them, now she rarely has migraines. Courtney is our teenager and runs long distance races. She gets treated due to the stress of training. Ty, our youngest, gets checked weekly to make sure his growing spine and body are working at its best. WhaT seTs me apaRT ... in the chiropractic field is my use of the activator methods Chiropractic Technique (amCT); a treatment system that utilizes a small handheld instrument that applies a quick, lowforce, gentle chiropractic treatment directly to the source of your pain to alleviate nerve pressure to allow the body to heal itself.
here’s what some of my patients had to say: “A pinched nerve in my back sent me to see Dr. Roediger. With each adjustment the pain decreased and I was feeling myself again. I am always able to get in and out so my driver is not waiting long”. – Lucinda s., middlefield “I had been suffering with back pain for 15+ years, even resorted to spinal blocks and back surgery. Within the first week of treatment, I was feeling really good. Dr. Roediger and his staff are incredibly warm and friendly.” – Judy C., Chardon “I have been suffering from pain in my neck, shoulders and back for 10 or more years. Within the first two weeks of treatment with Dr.Roediger, I began to notice an improvement in my conditions.” – Jim Gorski, middlefield sTop LIvInG WITh physICaL paIn! Chiropractic treatment is very affordable and highly effective. Take advantage of a LImITeD TIme offeR! Call 440-285-0756 before March 2, 2012 to receive the complete initial exam for only $37 (this includes consultation, exam, paraspinal scan and two x-rays of the problem area if needed). I am here to help you reach your health care goals as quickly as possible. Treatment in my office is affordable whether you have insurance or not. Now is the time to take care of that ache or pain, improve your quality of life, and take care of your most valuable asset … yoU! Call RoeDIGeR ChIRopRaCTIC today at 440-285-0756. Paula or Natalie will be glad to schedule your appointment. We are located at 401 South St., Bldg. 2A, Chardon. Or visit www.roedigerchiropractic.com.
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Digestion Includes Chewing
By Dr. Dave Fakadej
Is Proud to Announce
MIDDLEFIELD ORTHOPEDIC CENTER is
Now Open!
at 15389 W. High St. • Middlefield
440-285-4999 Offering ... • Comprehensive Evaluation of Orthopaedic Conditions • On-site Computerized X-Ray • On-site EMG • Physical Therapy (coming Spring 2012) Other specialties to join this location in the near future!
Gregory C. Sarkisian, D.O.
Michael J. Kellis, D.O.
Amardeep S. Chauhan, D.O.
Mark J. Mendeszoon, D.P.M.
Laszlo S. Harmat, D.O.
Kraig K. Solak, D.O.
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Vitamin B12 plays an interesting role in digestion. Chewing releases a nutrient from food called the extrinsic factor (‘E’). ‘E’ mixes with a bodily produced enzyme in saliva, R-protein (‘R’). ‘R’ attaches to ‘E’ and the bound ‘R-E’ complex reaches the stomach. Secretions or intrinsic factor (‘I’) bind with ‘R-E’ to become ‘R-E-I’ better known as Vitamin B12. The small intestine absorbs only the final ‘R-E-I’ complex but a number of problems may occur in this process. For example: stomach problems may result in no ‘I’ production; vegetarians might not eat enough foods containing ‘E’ (meat); people who take two bites and then swallow prevent the release of ‘R’ and prevent binding of ‘R-E’. Dietary use of B12 pills or sub-linguals (lingual means tongue) is necessary for some people. Awareness of this B12 story speaks to the importance of chewing food thoroughly. B12 is only one aspect about chewing to consider. When bone (an organic crystal) bends, an electric charge develops on the surface. This is the piezo-electric effect. This electric charge stimulates two bone-building cells into action. One cell ‘eats away’ non-stress resistant bone and the other ‘constructs’ stress resistant bone. This process occurs throughout a person’s life, and this is why exercise is vital. NASA discovered it takes only one month to develop osteoporosis. With exercise, muscles contract and stress-bend bones prompting bone reconstruction, by removing weak bone and building strong stress-resistant bone.
Now the story gets interesting. Every time you chew food, muscles contract creating bone stress around the mouth and skull. The pituitary gland (so-called ‘master’ hormone gland) sits on top a dome shaped bone called the roof of the mouth. Chewing food stresses the dome and produces an electric charge that may affect the pituitary gland and/or the hypothalamus. Chewing is thought to affect brain and hormone function and cause neuro-mental changes that initiate production of enzymes in the stomach and intestine, shunt blood to the digestive tract, and initiate neural activity that contracts muscles to move food through the digestive tract. Trivia point: the strongest densest bones in the body are the jaw and inner ear area at the jaw joint (TMJ), called the petrous portion of the skull -now you know why. Consider the two-bites-and-swallow people. Possible ill-health effects include malnutrition, osteoporosis and digestive dysfunction, including upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, ulcers and perhaps loss of mental clarity. There are possibly other ill-health effects that we don’t know . . . In the Mediterranean, eating is more a social event that can easily take an hour. Chew your food! Dr. David Fakadej, DC, LMT, is the proprietor at Journey Health Care & Chiropractic, 17652 Munn Road, Auburn Township. Call him at 440-543-2771, or e-mail drfakadej@hotmail. com.
Did you know? ... It is almost impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. It is a defense mechanism that has evolved to protect our eyes from bacteria and debris.
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