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Generations Magazine is ONE; welcome to our anniversary issue! I hope you have enjoyed this past year as much as I have.

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Eligibility rules for Medicaid are complicated. In Janna Visconti’s article, “Medicaid Myths”, some of the common questions concerning this issue are answered.

Another hot topic in the health field is cosmetic surgery. Is Cosmetic Surgery right for you? New, safer procedures and choosing a physician are important to consider when making such a decision. Dr. Lisa Makrides tells us about the new SlimLipo laser-assisted liposuction procedure for smoother more natural results with less down time, less bruising and less pain than traditional liposuction.

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The battle of the bulge

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The battle over the bulge is never easily won.

There is always the latest diet and/or exercise craze to help you lose those unwanted pounds.

Sometimes, though, no matter how hard you fight it there are those few inches that never seem to want to “come off” even with diet and exercise. Often it is a person’s genetic makeup that prevents them from shedding those unwanted small bulges.

Liposuction is an option to remove small bulges that won’t improve with diet or exercise. Body sculpting can be accomplished with very little down time or expense. Liposuction, however, does not remove cellulite, only fat.

The best candidates for liposuction are those individuals who are only mildly above their ideal body weight, have firm, elastic skin, are in good health and have concentrated pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise.

The methods utilized to perform liposuction have changed drastically since its development in the 1970s.

Traditional liposuction is performed under general anesthesia and requires a surgeon to insert a large hollow tube called a cannula into the areas you would like the fat removed.

The surgeon then uses the cannula to break up the fat cells in each area by using a firm back and forth motion.

Finally, the broken up cells are suctioned out. The technique and instruments of traditional liposuction are more aggressive, leave larger scars, require longer recovery periods and are not ideal for small pockets of fat removal.

More recently tumescent liposuction has been performed.

Using this technique, the surgeon will inject a solution composed of local anesthesia into the fatty areas to be removed. The solution not only includes a local anesthetic but epinephrine, a drug that contracts your blood vessels. The solution aids the surgeon in removing the fat as well as decreasing the amount of bruising associated with traditional liposuction. The ease in which the fat 6 | spring ‘09 | generations

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can be removed is essential to making liposuction a safe and minimally painful procedure.

In order to improve the ease of fat removal, ultrasound-assisted liposuction was created. UltrasoundBefore After assisted liposuction Slimlipo Laser-Assisted Liposuction is a technique utilized to help awake during the entire procedure liquefy the fat to make its removal which adds a significant level of less traumatic and easier for the safety. If a patient is extremely surgeon. More recently, techniques anxious a mild sedative may be given. involving laser-assisted liposuction In addition to the fat removal, the have gained popularity. The theory laser is able to deliver additional behind their use is more consistent wavelengths to tighten the tissue. with ultrasound guided liposuction.

Tissue tightening is something Instead of using ultrasound to liquefy traditional liposuction has historically the fat, however, laser wavelengths been unable to accomplish. The full are used. The most advanced laserresults of the fat removal and tissue assisted liposuction machines tightening are seen 3-6 months after selectively melt the fat and tighten the the procedure. tissue for optimal results.

Liposuction is currently the most The down-time with these popular type of cosmetic procedure. procedures is much shorter, with less Making the technique safe and pain, less bruising, and overall affordable for patients is the optimal smoother more natural results. goal. I believe the laser-assisted Patients that have had traditional liposuction techniques will be seen liposuction under general anesthesia more and more as people get beautiful are more prone to complications, more results and have fewer complications. pain, greater bruising, and contour deformities. There has never been to For further information on a date a death related to tumescent, customized treatment regimen to get local liposuction. All complications your skin back to its beautiful have been minor, unlike traditional glowing younger self please contact: liposuction, which has been linked to Lisa Makrides, MD, PC death under anesthesia, as well as 631.751.0542 • 25 Main St. significant post-operative Stony Brook, NY 11790 complications including pain. www.LongIslandBeautyMD.com The laser-assisted liposuction which can be performed completely Crossword Puzzle Solution under local anesthesia offers such a PUZZLE ON PAGE 21 greater advantage for patients it is sure to be the wave of the future. The procedure is performed by numbing small areas of the skin, injecting local anesthesia, and filling the fatty tissue with the tumescent numbing solution.

Once the tissue is numb the laser probe is inserted directly into the fatty tissue. The laser selectively heats up and melts the fat. Once satisfactory melting has been accomplished, suction is used to aspirate the fat. The patient remains

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Feel-Good Retirement Strategies How the ‘Emotion Quotient’ Impacts Your Retirement Equation

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How you feel about your investments can greatly influence the ultimate outcome.

That’s the finding of a 2007 study exploring the link between emotions and financial decision-making in investors approaching, or in, the critical investment window five years before and after retirement.

In its “Behavioral Risk in the Retirement Red Zone” report, Prudential Financial, Inc. sites five dominant emotions and tendencies that can influence investment decisions: fear, regret, inertia, aggressiveness, and susceptibility.

The study also found: • Three of four investors — 76 percent — are affected by their emotions to a moderate or high degree.

• Emotions can influence investors to react in ways that may not be in their best interest.

• Products that provide both accumulation and income guarantees help mitigate the effects of behavioral risk.

• If you’re planning for retirement, understanding the emotions that can influence your behavior can help moderate the potential negative effects of behavioral risk.

If there’s one thing everyone wants during retirement, it’s financial security. When confronted with market fluctuations and losses on retirement savings, it’s natural to feel some concern or even fear. Problems may arise when short-term losses cause you to hastily switch investment strategies and lose sight of long-term goals.

The Potential Advantages of Variable Annuities For those concerned about how their emotions might influence their investment strategy, a variable annuity can offer some help. A variable annuity is a contract between you and an insurance company, under which the insurer agrees to make periodic payments to you, beginning either immediately or at some future 8 | spring ‘09 | generations

date. You purchase a variable annuity contract by making either a single purchase payment or a series of purchase payments.

A variable annuity offers growth opportunities through a range of investment options, typically that invest in stocks, bonds, and money market instruments.

Advantages include: • Death benefit. Variable annuities offer a guaranteed death benefit.

If you die before payments begin, your beneficiary is guaranteed to receive a specified amount — typically at least the purchase amount.

• Tax-deferred growth. Variable annuities are tax-deferred. That means you pay no taxes on the income and investment gains from your annuity until you withdraw your money.

• Guaranteed income for life. Many variable annuities offer, for an additional fee, the ability to receive periodic payments for the rest of your life (or the life of any other person you designate), which protects against outliving your assets.

Annuity guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the issuing company, so it’s important to choose one with proven financial strength.

When it comes to investing for retirement, emotions can run high.

Whether you feel confident, anxious, regretful, or a mix of emotions regarding your investment strategies, now is a good time to meet with a financial professional to discuss all of your options, especially if retirement is drawing near.

Investors should consider the contract and the underlying portfolios’ investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. This and other important information is contained in the prospectuses, which can be obtained from your financial professional. You should read the prospectuses carefully before investing.

All guarantees are backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuing company. Guarantees do not apply to

the underlying investment options.

Annuity contracts contain exclusions, limitations, reductions of benefits and terms for keeping them in force. Your licensed financial professional can provide you with costs and complete details.

Variable annuities are long-term investments designed for retirement purposes. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s unit values, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

Withdrawals or surrenders may be subject to surrender charges.

Withdrawals and distributions of taxable amounts are subject to ordinary income tax and, if made prior to age 59 1/2, may be subject to an additional 10% federal income tax penalty. Withdrawals, for tax purposes, are deemed to be gains out first. Withdrawals can reduce the living benefit, death benefit and account value.

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Myth #2. Only poor people qualify for Medicaid. The law limits a Medicaid applicant’s assets to $13,800 especially for the middle-class. The of "countable assets," but middle class escalating cost of long-term care has Seniors should not be discouraged. forced many Long Islanders to turn to There are many exceptions that Medicaid as the only viable means to permit applicants to restructure their pay for Nursing Home care and Home assets in order to qualify for Medicaid Health aides. Along with the benefits. For example, under certain increased reliance on Medicaid, circumstances, an applicant can several pervasive myths have added to transfer a house to an adult child or the confusion. to a sibling. Countable assets may be Myth #1. Medicare will pay for converted into non-countable assets nursing home costs. Medicare covers under some circumstances. A married Seniors 65 and over, and provides applicant can also transfer certain health insurance covering doctors’ assets to a spouse. Even after visits, hospital stays, and some admittance to a Nursing Home, prescription medicines. It provides thousands of dollars can be preserved minimal long term care. After a for your family if you consult an hospital stay, Medicare will pay for up experienced Elder Law attorney to to 20 days in a Nursing Home for prepare the Medicaid Application. rehabilitation. It will also pay Myth #3. Giving $13,000 a year partially for up to 80 more days, to the younger generation is an provided the patient continues to effective means to qualify for make progress in rehabilitation. Once Medicaid. This myth sprang from a those 100 days are over, Medicare will misapplication of estate planning not pay for nursing home costs. The advice. Medicaid, however, was only way to pay for it is private funds, created for the poor, not for people with estate planning issues.

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Currently, Community Medicaid, which includes Adult Day Care as well as Home Care, does not have a lookback period. Someone in need of this kind of care can transfer assets and qualify for Medicaid immediately.

Myth #5. I’ll Never Need Long Tem Care. Experts predict that 65% of people over age 75, and 97% of people over 85, will need long term care.

Smart people, concerned about their home and their investments, take action to protect their hard-earned assets. Procrastination can cost you money. A Nursing Home stay will render most people penniless within one year. Many people can benefit from an Asset Protection Trust, but it must be created and funded at leave five years before a Nursing Home becomes unavoidable. Are you willing to bet your home and all your assets on the hope of staying healthy for more than five years?

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As our population ages, more and more people are choosing to have plastic surgery for a variety of reasons.

Baby boomers faced with loss of vitality in their appearance often turn to cosmetic surgery to match the body and face to the mind. The benefits of plastic surgery, whether cosmetic or reconstructive, can ultimately change a person’s quality of life by improving their appearance, thereby adding selfesteem and confidence.

Advancements in technology now produce better results with less complications and side effects.

Procedures that are minimally invasive and require less downtime are also becoming more popular.

Plastic surgery’s popularity has also surged because of our trying economic times. Women and men are choosing cosmetic procedures to make themselves more competitive

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in the job market, according to the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Because of this demand for instant “youth”, Doctors who are not cosmetic surgeons and other nonprofessionals are performing procedures which they may not be qualified to perform, from actual surgery to injecting Botox and facial fillers. That is why it is exceedingly important to make sure you are going to a plastic surgeon who is aware of the latest and safest techniques to ensure the best results.

On the cutting edge of technology is SmartLipo MPX, the latest advance in laser assisted liposuction. This minimally invasive procedure permanently removes unwanted fat from hard to lose areas, such as the abdomen, thighs, neck, and upper arms. It also tightens loose skin and can be used in conjunction with traditional liposuction. Patients who are left with areas resistant to exercise and weight loss are the ideal candidates for SmartLipo.

Smartlifting is a new surgical technique for facial rejuvenation and tightening. Downtime is also reduced, allowing patients to return to their normal activities sooner.

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Recovery times vary, depending upon the procedure and individual.

What may take a week for one patient may take two for another. A general rule of thumb for a cosmetic surgery recovery period is about a week to 10 days. Rest and limited activity are the norms and are very important to speed healing and reduce recovery time. Your doctor will provide you with the specific post-operative instructions and also monitor your healing process in follow up visits.

A consultation between you and your plastic surgeon to discuss your goals is the first step in determining what procedure is best for you and what results you can expect. Ask questions, choose surgeons who are experienced, are credentialed and have knowledge of cutting edge technologies. An on-site accredited operating facility with a board-certified anesthesiologist is essential, and offers the patient convenience and assurance of better patient care.

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Marketing expertise Supermarkets have been employing marketing experts and psychologists to design their stores for many years. The simple plan is to entice you to buy lots of goodies; whether or not you actually need them is beside the point.

Recognize the following devices? An in-store bakery: The smell of freshly baked bread is designed to make us hungry and get us spending.

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The "end cap" trick: Special displays at the end of the aisles, known as end-caps, are laden with offers; shoppers notice them more than regular displays.

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David Lewis, a consumer psychologist and author of The Soul of the New Consumer: Authenticity, What We Buy and Why in the New Economy (Nicholas Brealey Publishing Ltd.) has spent 15 years analyzing how we buy. He says, "Nothing is left to chance. From the width of the aisles (planned so that you are prevented from bumping into other people, but aren't so wide that you can't get your hands on products) to the music (composers even spend their lives writing music designed to entice shoppers to buy more goods), a supermarket is a place where a consumer and his money are meant to part company. Remember that a

supermarket is a bit like a machine; its mission is to get you to spend, so to counter this, you need to keep your wits about you."

The supermarkets have vast amounts of data about our shopping habits from point of sale, loyalty card databases and market research data that are given to psychologists and the retail geographers to create an optimum store layout.

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