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Searching for fresh, nutritious food? Want alternatives to everyday ingredients? To find healthy foods and unique products, you don’t have to look much further than your “backyard.” Local farmers’ markets provide less-processed, flavorful produce and other farmfresh products that can add variety to your diet and keep you on track with healthy choices.
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It comes direct from the farmer or grower. You can trust that the produce is fresh and learn more about where it comes from. The products haven’t had a long journey. At a farmers’ market, it’s safe to assume that the food hasn’t traveled long distances to get there. This reduces energy consumption to transport them and decreases the time between harvest and consumption. Vendors offer recently harvested produce. Reducing the time between when the food is picked and when it is consumed helps ensure that the nutrients have been preserved. It supports the local economy. Many markets put a mileage limit on vendors, ensuring that the food is from the area. By purchasing food at a nearby farmers’ market, you are giving money to neighborhood farmers and stimulating the local economy. Farmers and growers are the best resource. As you are making your food choices, take time to talk to local vendors about their products. Ask them about the growing process and when the food was picked. Many of them are also a great resource for cooking tips, or recipes. You can try new foods. A farmers’ market is a great opportunity to learn about foods you’ve never seen and purchase items that will spice up your refrigerator or kitchen pantry. It keeps your meals interesting. They offer seasonal produce. Vendors offer vibrant fruits and vegetables that change with the season. When foods are in season, they are more colorful and flavorful. At a conventional store, it can be difficult to determine what foods are in season.
TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is the original weight-loss support and wellness education organization. Founded more than 64 years ago, TOPS is the only nonprofit, noncommercial weight-loss organization of its kind. TOPS promotes successful weight management with a “Real People. Real Weight Loss.SM” philosophy that combines support from others at weekly chapter meetings, healthy eating, regular exercise, and wellness information. TOPS has about 170,000 members – male and female, age seven and older – in nearly 10,000 chapters throughout the United States and Canada. Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting free of charge. Membership is affordable at just $28 per year in the U.S. and $32 per year in Canada, plus nominal chapter fees. To find a local chapter, view www.tops.org or call (800) 9328677.
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SARTORI CHEESE RELEASES LIMITED EDITION EXTRA-AGED GOAT CHEESE FOR SUMMER 2013 Sartori Cheese will be offering their award winning Extra-Aged Goat Cheese this June to fine cheese shops across the country. Back by popular demand, this release will mark the one year anniversary of the 2012 inaugural release. This distinctive cheese is known for its savory, caramel notes and light citrusy flavor and was handcrafted to be highly approachable while maintaining an “authentically goat” balanced flavor profile. After its release in 2012, the cheese went on to win Gold at the European hosted Global Cheese Awards and Bronze at the prestigious American Cheese Society Competition. When the season is right, Extra Aged Goat Cheese is produced in Antigo, Wisconsin by a team of artisans led by Sartori Master Cheesemaker, Pam Hodgson. “This cheese took a number of years to perfect and making it today is really enjoyable and rewarding,” says Hodgson. “Granted, our make window is small – fresh goat’s milk is generally only available from late spring into early fall. But this bittersweet tie to natural seasonality is part of what makes Extra Aged Goat Cheese so special and exciting when it’s in season.” Sartori’s Limited Edition Extra-Aged Goat cheese will be available at select specialty cheese shops throughout the United States in June and July. Additionally, a limited supply of 4 oz. wedges will be available for sale at the Sartori online store, www.sartoricheese.com.
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LOCAL EYE MDS ADVISE: DON’T LET CATARACTS CLOUD YOUR VISION If you live long enough, you will probably develop one. In fact, six out of 10 people over age 60, and almost everyone over age 80 has one. Despite this prevalence, most people don’t know the facts about cataracts until they come “eye-to-eye” with one. Don’t let poor vision cloud your future. Educate yourself about cataract signs and treatment. CATARACT FACTS
What exactly is a cataract? “A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens located inside the eye behind the pupil,” states Dr. Brett Rhode, Head of Ophthalmology at Aurora Sinai Medical Center. “This lens works like a camera lens—focusing light onto the retina at the back of the eye to form the images you see. As you age, changes can cause clouding of this lens. This clouding is called a ‘cataract.’ As the clouding
advances, or cataract ‘ripens,’ it can blur and glare vision to the point of inhibiting day-to-day functioning. Depending on the type of cataract, the clouding may take years or just months to progress.” What causes a cataract? Cataracts are most commonly caused by the aging process (six out of 10 people over age 60 have some form). This clouding may also occur due to heredity, injury, disease (such as diabetes), medications (steroids/cortisone), birth defects, and long-term, unprotected sunlight exposure. How do you treat a cataract? “There are no drugs, drops, glasses or exercises that will prevent or cure cataracts,” says Dr. Daniel Ferguson, a partner at Eye Care Specialists, one of the state’s leading ophthalmology practices. “The only effective treatment is to make an opening in the eye, surgically remove the cloudy lens (cataract), and replace it with an intraocular lens implant (IOL) to once again focus light rays onto the retina,” adds Ferguson, who, along with his partners, is trained to use highfrequency ultrasound to gently break up and vacuum out cataracts through a tiny incision. Intraocular Lens Implants (IOLs) IOLs not only provide sharper vision, but often improve sight to levels not seen in years. Standard IOLs are monofocal, acting like miniature internal contact lenses set for a single strength or prescription power—usually to provide clear vision in the distance for
driving, watching TV, and other tasks. Most patients with these lenses still need reading glasses or bifocals. Newer “premium” IOLs provide multiple focusing zones for a full range of vision near and far or correct astigmatism with little or no need for glasses. Your surgeon will help you determine which type of IOL is best for your eye, health, lifestyle and budget.” When should you have surgery? Dr. Mark Freedman, an ophthalmologist with thousands of cases under his surgical cap advises, “It’s not necessary to wait to remove a cataract until it’s so ripe that almost all vision is blocked. In fact, if you wait too long, it can grow so dense that the operation becomes riskier and more difficult. I tell patients that if the cataract is preventing you from doing tasks, new glasses won’t improve clarity, and no other conditions exist which would negate the benefits of removal (like severe macular degeneration), then it’s time for surgery.” Why do people hesitate? An eye care specialist with special expertise in difficult cataract cases, Michael Raciti, MD, observes, “Some people delay surgery because they think it’s unaffordable. They don’t realize it’s covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most insurances. Others think they are too old or that poor vision is just a fact of life that comes with age. We want everyone to know that vision loss from cataracts is usually reversible, and with today’s CATARACTS.>>page 12
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August is National Eye Exam month which is a perfect reminder to seniors that it may be time to schedule an appointment with an optometrist. According to the American Association of Optometrists (AOA), after you turn 60, a number of eye diseases could develop that might change your vision permanently, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, cataracts, glaucoma and dry eye. In fact, by age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. While cataracts generally don’t cause pain, redness or tears, there are some common warning signs: • You have blurred vision, double vision, ghost images, or the sense of a “film” over your eyes. • Lights seem too dim for reading or close-up work, or you are “dazzled” by strong light. • You change eyeglass prescriptions often and the change does not seem to help your vision. • You may also be able to see the cataract in your eye. It may look like a milky or yellowish spot in your pupil. Although cataracts are most commonly associated with aging, there are a number of other factors that might increase cataract risk: • Intense heat or long-term exposure to UV rays from the sun • Certain diseases, such as diabetes • Inflammation in the eye • Hereditary influences • Events before birth, such as German measles in the mother • Long-term steroid use • Eye injuries • Eye diseases • Smoking Early detection is key. If left untreated, cataracts will lead to complete vision loss, which is why we at Home Instead Senior Care of Milwaukee encourage those over 65 to get a complete eye exam (with dilation) every one or two years, even if they have no problem seeing well. The good news is that cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the United States and has a 95 percent success rate. And, a recent study found that cataract surgery patients had a significantly reduced rate of hip fractures from falls. If you or someone you know is experiencing limited or impaired vision, it can have a serious impact on quality of life. Talk to your doctor about magnifying aids that he or she can prescribe for activities such as reading, watching TV and using a computer, and whether or not driving is still advisable. Home Instead Senior Care CAREGivers are also available to help with household tasks, errands, reading aloud and other ways to help vision impaired seniors have a rich and active life. At Home Instead Senior Care of Milwaukee, we have also worked with many clients both before cataract surgery and during the recovery period. For more information on how we can help, please call Home Instead Senior Care of Milwaukee at (414) 239-9605, or Like us on Facebook.
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Fibromyalgia Pain Relief CAN BE FOUND USING TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE & ACUPUNCTURE
More than 4 million Americans suffer from the chronic pain of fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that causes widespread pain and tenderness in the muscles and soft tissue as well as sleep problems, fatigue, and a variety of other symptoms. These problems can be severe enough to disrupt a person’s work and daily activities. Fortunately, the condition does not permanently damage the muscles, joints, or internal organs. There are theories as to what may cause fibromyalgia, but at this point there is not enough evidence to support any single cause. Some theories suggest that fibromyalgia may be related to oversensitive nerve cells, an imbalance of chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters), or an inability of the brain or spinal cord to dampen pain signals. Currently, there is no cure for fibromyalgia. Treatment is focused on managing pain, fatigue, depression, and other symptoms common in fibromyalgia in an attempt to break the cycle of increased sensitivity to pain and decreased physical activity. Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system that has diagnosed, treated and prevented illness for over 23 centuries. While it can remedy ailments and alter states of mind, Traditional Chinese Medicine can also,
enhance recuperative power, immunity and the capacity of pleasure, work and creativity. Traditional Chinese Medicine is holistic, preventative and natural with fewer side effects in comparison to traditional western medical treatments such as surgery and pharmaceuticals. Though acupuncture, the most widely applied Chinese therapy, is best known for control of pain inside the United States, it can actually treat a wide variety of common and uncommon disorders. Acupuncture is based on the concept of maintaining balance and harmony within the body by facilitating the flow of life energy in it. When chi/Qi (life energy) inside the body becomes stagnant and congested, all kinds of mental and physical illness follow. In order to restore chi distribution, needles are inserted into acupoints along the meridians (energy pathways) of the body. According to the science of acupuncture there are more than 361 acupoints on the meridians of the body. Acupuncture Relieves Symptoms of Fibromyalgia, Mayo Clinic Study In 2006, researchers at the Mayo Clinic found evidence that suggests acupuncture reduces the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Mayo’s study involved 50 fibromyalgia patients enrolled in a randomized, controlled trial to determine if
acupuncture improved their symptoms. Symptoms of patients who received acupuncture significantly improved compared with the control group. “The results of the study convince me there is something more than the placebo effect to acupuncture,” says David Martin, M.D., Ph.D., lead author of the acupuncture article and a Mayo Clinic anesthesiologist. The take-home message from this study was not just pain relief, but improvements were noted in patients’ fatigue, anxiety level and sleep. Not surprisingly, acupuncture was well tolerated, with minimal side effects. This study has led to a much larger study funded by the National Institute of Health which gathered patients from 2008-2010 and has not yet reported results. Mayo Clin Proc. 2006 Jun;81(6):74957Posted byDr Richard Maurerat7:39 PM You can find more information on Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture on Dr. Zhou’s website, www. AcupunctureHerbalMD.com In over a quarter-century of practicing the Chinese healing arts, Dr. XiPing Zhou (pronounced “Joe”) L.Ac., M.D.O.M. has helped several people reduce the pain associated with Fibro-
myalgia through his comprehensive wellness program incorporating acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and therapeutic Chinese massage. Dr. Zhou is the Director of East-West Healing Arts Institute and Primary Acupuncturist at Dr. Zhou’s Acupuncture and Pain Management Center. Dr. Zhou’s Acupuncture and Pain Management Center is the most successful Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine facility in the state of Wisconsin because of the number of patients successfully treated using Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. Dr. Zhou earned his degree in Medicine from HeiLongJiang University in the Peoples’ Republic of China where he graduated at the top of his class. In 1993 Dr. Zhou served as chief physician and full professor at HeiLongJiang Medical College. Moved to the United States in 1994 where he taught acupuncture and Chinese medicine at the Midwest College for the Study of Oriental Medicine in Racine, Wis. In 1996 Dr. Zhou established his private practice in Madison and Milwaukee. In 1999, he joined the staff of Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee, becoming one of the very first acupuncturists on staff at any Wisconsin hospital.
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Women’s Health Acupunctures main purpose is to balance the body. Much of human physiology is the same in men and women, and the treatments for problems in those areas are the same no matter the gender. That is not to say that there is only one approach to treatment only that it is treating the same muscles, nerves and organs without regard to gender. Thatbeing said, one must incorporate any gender influence in all treatments Many of the problems we suffer are caused by stagnation of Qi, Blood and/or organs. ln women it is the complexity and interaction of the female organs that have a great influence on the body. Theseorgans perform many more complex processes and this opens the door to more varied and complextreatments. Acupunctures main purpose is to balance the body. A balanced body is essentially a healthy body. ln women the complex nature of the female physiology requires more skill in putting the body back in balance. Emotional issues can upset a normally balanced digestive system. As the digestive system becomes unbalanced, daily functions are affected and this in turn leads to further unbalance. These kinds of problems provide a challenge and require greater effort and treatments to resolve the imbalance. Also the monthly cycle can play havoc with the best of treatments. The body finds itself out of balance every month with a variety of problems from pain, digestion and emotional issues. The resulting problems can change from month to month and thus there is no “one treatment that will work every month”. Over time the acupuncturist becomes familiar with the patients symptoms and response to treatments. Using this information allows them to assist their patients to have faster and better outcomes. This will provide a happier and healthier life. So consider acupuncture to help you with your “female problems”. It could be the solution you have been looking for. For More information contact Dr. William F. Hughes, Jr. PhD, Dipl. Ac. Hughes Acupuncture Clinic (Formerly Acupuncture Clinic of Wauwatosa) 11711 West North Avenue,Wauwatosa ,WI53226, 414-607-0900
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Did You Know . . . . ? Did you know that many psychotherapists had never been clients in psychotherapy? Did you know this matters?
By Boris Matthews, PhD, LCSW Recently I was in a conversation with a public member of the American Board for Accreditation in Psychoanalysis ( www.abapinc.org/ ), of which I am a professional member. This is a very accomplished person who was surprised when he found out that psychotherapists have classroom training and supervision for doing psychotherapy, but many have never experienced psychotherapy or psychoanalysis as clients or patients. How could that be, he wondered. The answer is that not all psychotherapists have equally rigorous training. To put it simply: in all forms of psychology, the personality of any therapist is the therapeutic instrument. This is why psychotherapists of all stripes should undergo a rigorous course of psychotherapy just as board certified psychoanalysts do. This says something about the training and aims of psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. First: a clarification between the training of psychotherapists and psychoanalysts. All board certified psychoanalysts are required to undergo in-depth psychoanalysis as part of their formal training. (Board certification in psychoanalysis comes from the National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis, www.naap.org .) Psychotherapists who are not psychoanalysts may or may not have been clients in psychotherapy. There is another major difference between psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. Psychotherapy often focuses primarily on conscious techniques, tools and treatment goals to help you achieve a better adaptation to your life circumstances. (This is often necessary and useful.) Psychoanalysis often include these therapeutic elements, but also pays close attention to identifying and exploring what lies outside your daytime consciousness, but nevertheless has an influence on your waking life. What you are not conscious of can be gold or garbage. If it’s gold—for example, possibilities and talents you haven’t discovered in yourself and developed—you should have access to them and be able to cultivate them. If garbage, it’s getting in your way and needs to be dug up, processed and detoxified. You can’t dig it up and process it if you are unaware that it is there, which means self-knowledge in depth. And you can’t dig it up and process it if your therapist hasn’t been through that experience as a client. It’s easy for a therapist or anyone else to say, “I know myself. I know who I am.” However, this usually means something like “This is who and what I think I am. This is my opinion of myself.” Have you ever heard someone say or do something really gross and then, when it is pointed out, that person says, “I never say things like that!
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Oh, I never do anything like that.” Or if they do admit to having said or done something “out of character,” they will perhaps say, “Something must have got into me.” Well, something did get into them, but it was something from outside their consciousness, something of which they were not aware, maybe some of their garbage or hidden gold; their shadow. Even if they don’t want to acknowledge that shadowy something, it took over for the moment. We learn about those shadowy parts of our personality in various ways, but most explicitly—and sometimes painfully—as we interact with other people. You have probably observed what I am talking about, and maybe even tried to point out to someone an aspect of their shadow. “Did you notice your tone of voice when you spoke to so-and-so?” “There was nothing wrong with my tone of voice.” And the person spoken to feels crushed or insulted. The speaker was not aware of (or would not admit) that “something” insensitive, hurtful, cynical, or harsh had spoken, something that perhaps the speaker truly did not recognize in his or herself that rose up and colored the tone of voice. In everybody there are shadow elements: sensitivities, wounded places, suppressed impulses and reactions (garbage), but also unlived and/or repressed potentials (hidden gold). Since psychotherapists are human, they, too, harbor shadow elements. When you go to a psychotherapist for help, you want—and have the right to expect and demand—that the therapist has not only fulfilled academic requirements for the job, but has done the personal work of getting in-depth self-knowledge. This means getting to know their less-than-sterling (i.e., shadowy) personality elements, as well as the unlived potentials they may (unconsciously) want you to live since they cannot, will not, or are unaware of them. (This is called “projection.”) This sort of depth exploration on the part of the therapist is equivalent to the doctor washing his or her hands before your medical examination. You don’t need to be contaminated when you are going for healing. Through good psychotherapy, psychotherapists and psychoanalysts find out more about themselves, especially those parts of themselves that they prefer not to own or don’t even know about, but that nevertheless makes themselves heard and seen from time to time. In good psychotherapy, therapists “calibrate” themselves. One definition of calibrate reads: to standardize (as a measuring instrument) by determining the deviation from a standard so as to ascertain the proper correction factors. Psychotherapists have to know how they “deviate from a standard so as to ascertain the proper correction factors.” For psychotherapists and psychoanalysts this means knowing where they are wounded and, consequently, where they over or under-react, as well as recognizing life possibilities they haven’t lived and perhaps have no chance of living. This means recognizing their biases—their “gold and garbage”--and hence where their perception and judgment may be skewed. Good psychotherapists have devoted serious work as clients in psychotherapy or psychoanalysis getting to know themselves in depth. That’s why not only the psychotherapist’s formal training, but also their work on themselves matters to you as a client receiving their services. I have a sincere recommendation: if you are thinking about entering psychotherapy, do more than Google “psychotherapists” online or look for someone in the Yellow Pages. Interview the prospective therapist. They may be surprised by your questions, but psychotherapists and psychoanalysts need not be defensive about their training and their personal work (which does not mean they tell you their life story!). If they are defensive, that’s probably not the right one for you. It does make a difference and it matters. Boris Matthews, PhD, LCSW is a nationally certified psychoanalyst (a. k.Jungian Analyst) at the Ommani Center for Integrative Medicine. He also serves on faculty of C. G. Jung Institute Chicago, Illinois. has been in practice over twenty years and offering his services since 2005. Contact him through website: www.ommanicenter. com or phone 608.217.5184. June2013
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THE DARK SIDE OF HEALTH CARE By Kalpana (Rose) M. Kumar, MD Most people don’t realize what it is like to maintain a private practice in today’s health care climate. I applaud and honor any physician who has the courage and audacity to do so. As a private practitioner myself, I know and love the challenges of growing and maintaining a medical practice. I know what it takes to swim upstream and settle for a fraction of what employed physicians get paid. The trade-off they make is a large salary with little to no freedom to work from the soul. They work for a system that is heartless and expects them to meet quarterly projections. Many physicians feel trapped by the organizational limitations placed upon them, but have difficulty leaving to work independently. It would be accurate to say that private practitioners belong to a sacred tribe, one that is preserving the heart and soul of Medicine. I have experienced being an employed physician long enough to know that the heart and soul of medicine are absent in corporate health care. After 6 years of practicing in that setting, I left that system and have never looked back. I remember the immense initial adjustment this took. I had to rearrange my definition of success and put meaning in the forefront. I remember feeling the tension between the financial freedom that being an employed physician offered versus the financial stresses of being in private practice. I also remembered the tension between what the ‘system’ expected of me –patient numbersand my longing to be able to truly connect with my patients – a sense of meaning. I opted for the latter, sacrificing the former. The payoff was priceless. 15 years later, I can’t imagine working any other way. My life is simple and sustainable. My medical practice also operates from a model of sustainability. Most importantly, I don’t work for the medical system’s financial projections. I work to serve my patients, the vocation of medicine and the health of my community. Two decades ago, our medical system embodied the scientific method, valued the doctor-patient relationship and practiced from soul. Today, money and profit is what health care is serving. Neither health nor care is its goal. It is a ‘sick care’ system that manages symptoms in the ‘name of health care’. The scientific method has fallen by the wayside. Health care today has become a ‘closed system’ where even scientific HEALTH>>page 39
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Children’s HEALTH AND LIVING
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Linda Berman, M.Ed. , Coach In Your Corner When it comes to giving support and motivating your child to do their best at school, YOUR role is just as important as the teachers. The following suggestions are simple ways to help your child succeed: Show that school is important- Speak positively about education, insist on good attendance and punctuality, and ask your child how school was on a daily basis. Get involved- Meet with your child’s teachers, check in with them periodically by phone or email, attend school events and volunteer your time there whenever possible. Make a checklist with your child- Discuss the importance of having everything they need before leaving for school each morning and returning home each afternoon. To insure an easy, peaceful start to the day rather than going through a stressful morning “rush hour”, create a consistent routine for your child and have a place for everything. For example, have a specific spot for the backpack, lunch box or money and jacket near the door. When your child returns home, those items go back to the exact same place. Before bed, check that the backpack has completed homework and materials in it and then everything is ready for the next morning. Create a study routine- Set up a quiet place and time for your child to do homework every day. It is usually helpful to allow for “study breaks” and to provide healthy “homework snacks”. Be available- It can be comforting to your child if you are within reach when they are studying or preparing for tests. If there is a question or problem, try prompting your child to get the answer on his own first, then suggest emailing the teacher or calling a classmate for help. Encourage independent thinking- Discuss that it is okay for your child to make mistakes and explain that they often learn valuable lessons from the consequences. Provide enrichment experiences- Expose your child to as much as possible outside of the classroom such as visiting museums, touring interesting places in the community and having exciting learning materials and books to explore at home. Make it part of your routine to read with your child and have them read to you everyday. It is helpful to discuss what was read, have your child create pictures from the story, do further research on the topic or even write a “sequel” or different a ending of their own. Recognize learning styles- There are simple assessments and information available for identifying individual learning styles. Knowing how your child learns best will help them progress faster. There have been numerous studies and some truly fascinating statistics, including the following from Dr. William Glasser, a leading educational researcher about how we learn: 10% of what we read 20% of what we hear 30% of what we see 50% of what we see and hear 70% of what we discuss with others 80% of what we experience personally 95% of what we teach someone else Praise progress and success- You may want to reinforce various accomplishments by rewarding your child with simple words of praise, hugs, certificates of achievement, special meals or small gifts- something that is meaningful to them- whether for taking baby steps or giant leaps toward progress. Celebrate together all of their hard work and effort, encouraging learning to be a positive and life-long experience. Linda Berman, M.Ed. , Coach In Your Corner, at Greensquare Center for the Healing Arts, (414) 292-3900 ext. 221, coachinyourcorner@yahoo.com, Tutoring & Coaching Adults/Children, Certified in Gifted & Special Needs, Educational Consultant & Advocate, Creating Positive Home and School Environments
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CHIROPRACTIC ƌ NUTRITION MASSAGE ƌ ACUPUNCTURE We are pleased to announce the addition of our new Doctor
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wildernessresort.com Located on 600 acres in Wisconsin Dells, we are America’s Largest Waterpark Resort! Wilderness Hotel offers diverse lodging options including: 444 guest rooms, 28 Vacation Villas, 88 Frontier Condominiums and 35 cabins. Waterpark passes are included with your stay, and are exclusively for the use of our registered guests! Which means our guests have the run of 500,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor waterparks. That is over 12 football fields of water fun to explore. Where will you begin? If you would like to speak the reservations team, please give us a call at 800-867-9453! When walking into Wilderness Territory, I knew that summer vacation was here. My kids immediately scambled to the outdoor water park their eyes popping with joyful excitement when they saw the huge resort with several waterparks and many fun attractions. Wilderness Territory has an amazing variety of activities through all eight indoor and outdoor waterparks. The resort also has many other activities, restaurants and gathering spots across the incredible facility. The arcade was no disapointment, tons of games, tokens, prizes... everything to keep my family bonding with each other. The resort also had a number of restaurants to choose from. The suite we stayed in was a parent’s dream. The balcony was a perfect spot for my morning coffee.
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Our biggest indoor waterpark, the Wild West spans over 70,000 square feet! There are thrill rides like the Black Hole and Fantastic Voyage, plus twisting tube and body slides, Ransack Ridge play area with dumping bucket, Bumper Boats and an indoor/ outdoor hot spa.
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Massage Therapy Massage therapy dates back thousands of years.
Massage therapy has a long history in cultures around the world. Today, people use many different types of massage therapy for a variety of health-related purposes. In the United States, massage therapy is often considered part of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), although it does have some conventional uses. This fact sheet provides a general overview of massage therapy and suggests sources for additional information. Massage therapy dates back thousands of years. References to massage appear in writings from ancient China, Japan, India, Arabic nations, Egypt, Greece (Hippocrates defined medicine as “the art of rubbing”), and Rome. Massage became widely used in Europe during the Renaissance. In the 1850s, two American physicians who had studied in Sweden introduced massage therapy in the United States, where it became popular and was promoted for a variety of health purposes. With scientific and technological advances in medical treatment during the 1930s and 1940s, massage fell out of favor in the United States. Interest in massage revived in the 1970s, especially among athletes. Use of Massage Therapy in the United States According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, which included a comprehensive survey of CAM use by Americans, an estimated 18 million U.S. adults and 700,000 children had received massage therapy in the previous year. People use massage for a variety of health-related purposes, including to relieve pain, rehabilitate sports injuries, reduce stress, increase relaxation, address anxiety and depression, and aid general wellness. Defining Massage Therapy
The term “massage therapy” encompasses many different techniques (see box for examples). In general, therapists press, rub, and otherwise manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. They most often use their hands and fingers, but may use their forearms, elbows, or feet.
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Enriching Lives through Connections
Congratulations to Alexian Village for being recertified by international “Continuing Care Accreditation Commission-Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.”
“The Morphine Dream,” Book Presentation & Signing by Author, Don Brown, Monday, August 5, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Donald Brown presents his book and the story of his long walk - physical, figurative and metaphysical – across multiple landscapes in the long prelude to a different life. It is the story of the trials and tribulations that he confronted in pursuit of the morphine dream. The reader is encouraged to make your own dreams come true. Dance to your own drummer now before the music ends. RSVP by 8/2. Music on the Green (on the Village Green, Tuesday, August 6, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Enjoy a traditional BBQ including brats, burgers and the usual picnic fare and be entertained by vocalist Tim Burr. A cash bar will be available with beer and wine. $10.00. RSVP by 8/2. "Comfort Crafters" Monday, August 12, 1:00 p.m. Join the ”Comfort Crafters” to create shawls for Alexian Village and Horizon Home Care & Hospice. Learn to knit or crochet “units” and then connect them into beautiful, colorful shawls. Free lessons for new knitters by instructor Marge Giralte, former owner of Giralte Gems and Beads in Cedarburg. All supplies provided. Experienced knitters - bring your size 8 needles and we will have fun while we learn new tips and tricks while fulfilling a great need. Plan to attend this informational meeting. Please call to RSVP.
Communication Issues, presented by Home Instead, Tuesday, August 13, 10:00-11:30 am, Communication often breaks down because the needs and developmental tasks older parents face are very different from those of their adult children. Understanding these differences and learning to manage them can result in positive, constructive and healthy conversations between seniors and their adult children. RSVP by 8/11. Healing from Grief, Tuesday, August 27, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Are you struggling with the loss of a loved one or friend and in need of support? Plan to attend this presentation with Kayla Waldschmidt, Horizon Home Care & Hospice to learn the tools and discover the resources available to help you. RSVP by 8/25. Life Lights, Milwaukee County Zoo, Friday, September 13, 5:30-10:00 p.m. Life Lights is a joyful memorial event dedicated to bringing the community together for support and celebration of deceased loved ones as part of the continuation of the healing process. Throughout the evening take in the sites and stroll the zoo walkways illumined by luminaries. Food and beverages will be available. This event is open to the public. Transportation will be available from Alexian Village by reservation. $20.00 RSVP by 9/10.
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RETIREMENT Phase One or Phase Two? The exciting part of living in a community is the list of benefits that bring all of your retirement dreams into focus.
You’re blissfully rolling along through life when…bam…someone asks, “When are you going to retire?” The first time it happened to me, I was speechless and I’m usually not lacking for words. All the pieces of Phase One of my life were perfectly in place and I had a timeline I was planning on, except life got in the way. In my case it was a medical situation with my husband, for others it can be financial loss, the housing market or concerns over downsizing and relocating. Whatever has changed your plans don’t let it paralyze you into doing nothing. Be proactive and plan, if life gets in the way work diligently to make clear decisions for your future. Phase Two of your life is worth planning and working towards regardless of what circumstances may be complicating the timeline. Don’t wait too long to at least learn about the alternatives even if you end up stuck in Phase One longer than expected. An interesting option to investigate is retirement community living. At Tudor Oaks the campus redevelopment has created spacious, bright, open-concept apartments complete with granite counters, ceramic tile walk in showers, balcony/patio and attached heated garages. The Redeveloped Community Square now showcases the Mighty Oak Wellness Center complete with a gymnasium for dance, strengthening and endurance classes, a fitness room with senior friendly workout equipment, and an aquatic center with pool and whirlpool. You can also smell the aroma of coffee and freshly baked sweets
from the Butternut Bistro. Sounds of laughter and clapping emanate from the Olive Wood Theater as residents enjoy educational and entertaining programs. The Man Cave is also a favorite with a car wash bay, workshop and break-room. The 110 acre park like campus offers walking paths, gardening, biking, fishing and much, much more. The exciting part of living in a community is the list of benefits that bring all of your retirement dreams into focus. The hard work of the Phase One has readied you for the enjoyment of Phase Two. Your retirement concerns can be scaled down or eliminated by making the right choice for your future. Monetary worries can be minimized by partnering with a community that offers ongoing care at reduced or established rates to protect your assets. At Tudor Oaks we even offer a service to help with downsizing and relocating so you can enjoy the move. Regardless of the Phase you are in right now, you owe it to yourself to learn about the available options for your future. Taking a tour is the best way to gain the knowledge you need to help make the best decision. Don’t be afraid that someone will be twisting your arm to sign on the dotted line. A trained senior counselor can help you determine which retirement option best fits your needs financially and socially. Make a resolution to call and learn all that you can so Phase Two can be all you dreamed it would be, call 414-525-6500.
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Anchor your next getaway in Sturgeon Bay, Door County! Nestled between the waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan, Sturgeon Bay is proud of its vital maritime heritage. The history of Sturgeon Bay’s waterfront and its boats – from dugout canoes to schooners to wartime vessels and giant commercial carriers are all on display in our fine City. Evidence of Sturgeon Bay’s ongoing love affair with the water is evident all along the waterfront. Luxury yachts are custom built for global clientele and large commercial vessels are manufactured and repaired. Lighthouse beacons, now automated, shine over the waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan. A historic fireboat provides narrated waterfront cruises. Or enjoy an evening cruise for dinner and take in the spectacular Door County sunset. The modern marinas house sleek pleasure crafts and charter fishing boats. There is a lot more than water to attract visitors to Door County’s premier yearround City! Sturgeon Bay, Door County is proud to be known as the B&B capital of the Midwest. Our City is painted with these historic beauties. Each offers its own romantic experience. www.sturgeonbay.net
Stone Harbor Resort: Stone Harbor Resort is located in an ideal spot right on the water in the heart of Sturgeon Bay. The resort was built in 1999 so it has a very new, clean feel about it. The 161 rooms range from about $100-500 depending on the time of year and size of room. The more expensive rooms feature amenities such as a balcony, fireplace, full kitchen and living room. The resort also features wireless internet
and an indoor as well as outdoor pool. If you are traveling with a big group , their suites have up to 3 bedrooms. Stone Harbor is walking distance from many stores, restaurants and tourist areas. Also, the resort has the largest conference center in Door County. You can enjoy a beautiful stroll along the waterfront walkway. It also has a marina to dock your boat. If you are in the mood for a romantic dining experience, Stone harbor has a elegant restaurant over looking the waterfront or enjoy your tasty bits on their beautiful patio. Whether you are just looking for a quick bite or wanting to enjoy some nightly entertainment, Stone harbor has a full pub right next to the restaurant. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner they offer a wide variety and tasty menu. To get more information call 877-746-0700 or go to www.stoneharbor-resort. com.
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Good news for older adults: part of the prescription for a healthier, better retirement is exercise. Physical activity protects against declining health and fitness and adds years to your life. Join the growing number of older adults who are actively demonstrating that exercise helps keep a body strong. The Best Retirement Is an Active One Did you know that moderate-intensity physical activity can help you live longer and reduce health problems? Regular exercise helps control blood pressure, body weight and cholesterol levels, and cuts the risk for hardening of the arteries, heart attack and stroke. It conditions muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones to help fight osteoporosis, keep your body more limber and stabilize your joints, thus lowering the risk of everyday injury. It also improves digestion and is good for managing low-back pain, arthritis and diabetes. Regular physical activity helps you maintain your independence. And recently, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been more research that suggests an active lifestyle lowers the risk of some cancers. But perhaps the best reason for incorporating regular exercise into your life is that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel better. Exercise helps you sleep better and manage stress better, and gives you more energy to enjoy work and play. Fitness Is Golden A good exercise program includes cardiovascular exercise, muscular conditioning and flexibility exercises. The best cardiovascular exercises for seniors are non-jarring, such as walking, swimming and cycling. Start with a light regimen and gradually build up to a total of at least 30 minutes of activity on most, preferably all, days of the week. Playing with children, gardening, dancing and housecleaning are other ways to incorporate activity into your daily routine. Strengthening exercises such as lifting light weights (or even household items such as canned foods or milk jugs) help to maintain your muscle mass and promote bone health. Plus, research suggests that adults older than 50 years who do not perform resistance training lose nearly 1/4 pound of muscle mass per year. Since muscle mass is directly related to how many calories your body burns each day, resistance training is important for weight management. And strong leg and hip muscles help to reduce the risk of falls, a cause of considerable disability among older adults. Aim to participate in resistance training at least two days per week, making sure to exercise all major muscle groups through a full range of motion. End each workout with stretching exercises to help maintain your mobility and range of motion and decrease your risk for injury. Look at your retirement or senior years as an opportunity to do things you have never done before. Most of all, enjoy yourself!
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Hospital stays occur for older people after surgery, injury or illness. Following a hospital stay, many patients need additional medical care or a rehabilitation period. This care may be called short-term care, rehabilitation or transitional care, depending upon which hospital system or skilled nursing facility is involved. The goal of short-term care is to enable patients to regain as much of their independence as possible in order to return home or to another housing option. Stays range between a few days to several weeks. Services include: General nursing services of medically complex patients Rehabilitation and restorative nursing IV Therapy Wound care Tube feedings Pain Management Patient - focused While at the hospital, treatment may have consisted of high-technology monitoring or complex diagnostic procedures. In short-term care, each patient is the focus of an interdisciplinary team. This may consist of a: Patient Family Physician Nurse Rehabilitation Therapist Dietician Pharmacist Activity Therapist Social Worker Pastoral Care Discharge planning professionals will frequently assess each patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s condition and progress. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll review the care plan that is individually designed for the patient. The patient and family members are included. During the course of the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stay, suggestions for adaptive devices to be used at home or during their stay to make the person safer, such as a cane, walker, tub bench, shower grab bar or toilet riser may be made. The patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physical as well as cognitive (memory, problem-solving, reasoning) skills are assessed to ensure safety when the short-term stay is finished. A home visit is sometimes scheduled before a patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discharge to assess his or her ability to function at home. If needed or requested, the discharge planner will help arrange for services to be provided at the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home or provide a list for alternative living arrangements to ensure the safest living situation for the patient. Outpatient therapy may be recommended so that patients can return home safely and remain independent. Finances People often ask about financial issues regarding short-term care. If the patient is age 65 or older and has Medicare, the patient must be hospitalized three nights or longer to qualify for Medicare coverage. Once the individual is a patient in the short-term unit, the patient is eligible for Medicare reimbursement as long as he or she is making medical progress or what is known as functional gains. (The staff will keep you apprised of the situation.) Medicare pays in full through day 20 of the short-term stay. After that day, Medicare pays at a specific level and typically a supplemental or secondary insurance will pay for the remaining percent. The patient may be financially responsible for deductibles or co-payments depending on their insurance. The patient will also be responsible for doctor charges and limited outside services. Call the insurance company or VMP if you need to preauthorize a short-term stay or find out about your benefits prior to the actual transfer from the hospital. Medicare has specified limits on the total number of Medicare days they will pay for as well as how many
days must elapse before the same individual qualifies for a second hospitalization and a new Medicare period. If you have questions about this, ask your hospital discharge planner or social worker for further information prior to your transfer to a short-term unit. If you have an upcoming surgery such as a hip or knee replacement, or if you have other surgeries planned, you can call Joe at 414-607-4195 for more information about VMP Rehabilitation and take a tour. VMP Manor Park 8520 W. Oklahoma Avenue West Allis, WI 53227
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HOW TO FEEL YOUNG AND LIVE LIFE TO THE fullest
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One of the greatest challenges of aging is how your support network changes. Staying connected isn’t always easy as you grow older—even for those who have always had an active social life. Retirement, illness, death, and moves can take away close friends and family members. And the older you get, the more people you lose. What’s more, getting around may be difficult.
But it’s important to find ways to reach out and connect to others. Loneliness and isolation are major threats to aging well. Having people you can turn to for company and support is a buffer against depression, disability, hardship, and loss. The good news is that there are lots of ways to be with other people. It doesn’t matter what you do, so long as you get out of the house (if possible) and socialize: Connect regularly with friends and family. Spend time with people you enjoy and who make you feel upbeat. It may be a neighbor who you like to walk with, a lunch date with an old friend, or shopping with your children. Even if you are not close by, call or email frequently to keep relationships fresh. Make an effort to make new friends. As you lose people in your circle, it is vital to make new connections so your circle doesn’t dwindle. Make it a point to befriend people who are younger than you. Younger friends can reenergize you and help you see life from a fresh perspective. Spend time with at least one person every day. You shouldn’t be alone day after day. Phone or email contact is not a replacement for spending time with other people. Regular face-to-face contact helps you ward off depression
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and stay positive. Volunteer. Giving back to the community is a wonderful way to strengthen social bonds and meet others, and the meaning and purpose you find in helping others will enrich and expand your life. Volunteering is a natural way to meet others interested in similar activities or who share similar values. Even if you’re housebound, you can get involved by volunteering on the phone. Find support groups in times of change. If you or a loved one is coping with a chronic illness or recent loss, it can be very helpful to participate in a support group with others undergoing the same challenges.
Healthy aging: Tips for boosting vitality
Don’t fall for the myth that aging automatically means you’re not going to feel good anymore. It is true that aging involves physical changes, but it doesn’t have to mean discomfort and disability. While not all illness or pain is avoidable, many of the physical challenges associated with aging can be overcome or drastically mitigated by eating right, exercising, and taking care of yourself. It’s never too late to start! No matter how old you are or how unhealthy you’ve been in the past, caring for your body has enormous benefits that will help you stay active, sharpen your memory, boost your immune system, manage health problems, and increase your energy. In fact, many older adults report feeling better than ever because they are making more of an effort to be healthy than they did when they were younger.
Healthy aging: Tips for eating well as you age
As you age, your relationship to food changes along with your body. A decreased metabolism, changes in taste and smell, and slower digestion may affect your appetite, the foods you can eat, and how your body processes food. The key is to figure out how to adapt to your changing needs. Now, more than ever, healthy eating is important to maintain your energy and health. Load up on high-fiber fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Your whole digestive system is slower, so fiber is very important. Consume fiber-rich foods such as whole grains, fruit, and vegetables. They will help you feel more energetic and give you fuel to keep going. Put effort into making your food look and taste good. Your tastebuds aren’t as strong and your appetite may not be the same, but your nutritional needs are just as important as ever. If you don’t enjoy eating like you used to, put a little more effort into your meals, including the way you flavor, prepare, and present your food. Watch out for dehydration. Because of physical changes, older adults are more prone to dehydration. So make sure you are drinking plenty of fluid, even if you don’t feel thirsty. If you’re not getting enough water, you’re not going to be as sharp and your energy will suffer. Make meals a social event. It’s more enjoyable to eat with others than alone. Invite people over. You can share cooking and cleanup duties.
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Amylin Deposits In The Brain May Link Dementia And Diabetes
Deposits of a hormone called amylin in the brain may indicate risk for developing dementia and type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online in the Annals of Neurology. The analysis by researchers at the NIA-funded Alzheimer’s Disease Center at the University of California, Davis, is the first to identify amylin deposits in post-mortem brain tissue from older people who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or vascular dementia and diabetes. The findings also indicated that amylin may play a similar role in the Alzheimer’s disease process as amyloid protein, a hallmark of the disorder. Amylin (also known as islet amyloid polypeptide) is a hormone expressed and secreted with insulin. It influences blood sugar levels; when too much is secreted, risk for developing diabetes increases. These new findings show that amylin deposits can also build up and form plaques in the brain, similar to amyloid plaques found in Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers examined post-mortem brain tissue from three groups of volunteers older than 70 years: those who had diabetes and dementia (vascular dementia or Alzheimer’s), those who had Alzheimer’s but no diabetes, and those free of these disorders. Investigators found significant amylin deposits in the brain tissue of people with both dementia and diabetes. Surprisingly, they also found amylin in people with Alzheimer’s but without diabetes—perhaps because these individuals had undiagnosed insulin resistance. The healthy controls had few amylin deposits. The study, led by Dr. Florin Despa, may explain why people with diabetes are at risk for dementia. Like amyloid, amylin circulates in the blood and, during the disease process, is overproduced and not cleared normally, building up in the brain. Over time, both proteins lead to the loss of brain cells and brain damage. Amylin buildup in the brain’s blood vessels may also play a role in amyloid buildup and contribute to risk for Alzheimer’s, the study found. AUGUST 2013 MHL 31
Problems in Living Problems in living typically cause emotional and physical stress and often leave you feeling that you can’t stand yourself or the world around you.
By Boris Matthews, Ph.D. Problems in living typically cause emotional and physical stress and often leave you feeling that you can’t stand yourself or the world around you. If you take the time and energy to work through the problem consciously, you can come to know yourself better than ever, as well as find a more authentic and satisfying way to be in the world. The challenge is finding out how to use your external adaptedness for the good of your most personal and intimate life, and how to bring it to the right pitch of development. Florence came to her therapy session in turmoil. “I’ve got this awful burning sensation in my stomach, and it’s not acid indigestion,” she said. Flo looked agitated and weary. “A burning sensation in your stomach,” I repeated. “Can you tell me more about that burning sensation?” “Well, it’s not just that. I feel like I’m going to burst, just explode. And I don’t know what it’s about.” Florence lived a busy, stressful life. Her family and her job of several years took a lot of energy. She had an autistic son and older parents who would soon need to be moved out of their home of 51 years. She loved both her family and her job, even though she sometimes felt overextended. Flo tried to resolve these issues by explorfinal 1/2 pg bridgeway healthwise ad_Layout 1 3/23/12 11:18 AM Page 1
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ing her conscious feelings with no relief. She understood everything about her life situation except what was causing the burning sensation in her gut. It didn’t make any sense to her. I asked Flo if she recalled any dreams since our previous session. “I did have a troubling dream. I saw this huge bonfire. And in the middle of it I saw a person, a figure, and it looked like it was eating somebody, shoving a human body into its mouth.” Flo shuddered. Cautiously I asked her to talk about what was going on in her current life and notice the sensations that came up. (I was wondering where she might feel both “burned up” and “devoured.”) By the end of the session, Florence had begun to recognize that her beloved family and her satisfying job didn’t leave her much time or energy for herself. In the course of further work, Florence and I realized that she had put a few strong interests on hold to address the needs of others. “Devoured,” she realized, was a good way to image the demands she felt from many sides. In moments when Florence was not focused on job or family, thoughts about those neglected interests flitted through her consciousness. Those interests were “heating up.” They were the “fire” that was “burning up” the all-consuming obligations that Flo had taken on--(the devouring figure in the dream). Over the course of several months, Flo came to see that the balance between obligations she wanted to fulfill and nurturing and cultivating personal needs and interests was one-sided. It was difficult for her to make choices that did not immediately respond to other people’s needs. She needed to set boundaries to allow herself time for the things she loved: spiritual reading and pottery. As she chose more consciously and deliberately to nurture herself, she experienced less and less stress and the burning sensation in her gut gradually diminished. Flo began to be more satisfied with her life. Roger worked hard at his job managing the shipping and receiving department of a local business. He was efficient and conscientious. He was generally liked by his co-workers, but his interactions with them were usually rather shallow. When I asked Roger about his interpersonal communication, he said he joked around a lot and didn’t feel he could relate to anyone very deeply. Roger had been married for 11 years. His wife worked as a pharmaceutical rep. Roger’s wife told him she wanted a divorce. I asked Roger to tell me how he felt. “I’m coming apart at the seams,” he said. “I don’t know if I can hold it together.” Roger’s world— the structure by which he and his wife had lived for most of their marriage—was indeed dissolving, and Roger’s feelings clearly depicted what was happening. “Yes, Roger,” I said, “the day-to-day world you have known is indeed breaking apart. So it feels like your world in fragmenting.” “The structure of your life is changing. You have to find a new way to deal with both the world you live in and yourself. It doesn’t feel good, and I know what I’m saying isn’t much comfort.” Roger didn’t look very reassured. Roger looked frightened. “I don’t know how to do anything but joke around!” he protested. “Yes, that’s probably part of what went wrong in your marriage, Roger. People need deeper connection than joking around. You can learn new skills that invite people to share themselves with you in a more satisfying way. And you can find ways of showing others more of who you really are. This crisis in your life can lead to something better—but you have to be willing to do the necessary work to make that happen.” Over the course of several months, Roger and I met weekly. I suggested various materials he could study and we discussed how he could apply what he was learning. We explored ways he could be more authentic and invite people into deeper conversations. His wife followed through with the divorce. It was hard on Roger. At the same time he recognized he was learning to engage people in more satisfying ways. Roger is still discovering that he is more than a guy who always jokes around. Now he feels that he is rebuilding his world in a more solid way. He’s getting his feet back on the more solid ground of his authentic nature. Florence’s burning sensation in the belly and Roger’s feeling that he was falling apart are two of the several experiences people can have when their status quo is beginning to change. When your live has been too narrow, the life force in you challenges your limited range. Both Florence and Roger had been living restricted, inauthentic lives. Many people feel as though they are being confined, imprisoned, restricted, and tied down. As they explore their lives in therapy, they begin to recognize that for all the freedom they have experienced they don’t feel very substantial or grounded. Their lives have been provisional. None of us successfully avoids problems in living. They are part of the natural process. The challenge is to find the best fit between what we essentially are and the circumstances in which we exist. ---------Boris Matthews, Ph.D., is an Analytical Psychologist. He practices at The Ommani Center for Integrative Medicine, 1166 Quail Court, Pewaukee, WI Phone: 262-695-5311. www.ommanicenter.com Dr. Matthews is also a long-time faculty member at the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago where he teaches a new generation of therapists.
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“The stairs are getting so hard to climb.” “Since my wife died, I just open a can of soup for dinner or all I eat is TV dinners.” “I’ve lived here 40 years. No other place will seem like home.” These are common concerns for older people. And, you may share an often-heard wish—“I want to stay in my own home!” The good news is that with the right help you can do just that. What do I do first? Think about the kinds of help you might want in the near future. Planning ahead is hard because you never know how your needs might change. Maybe you live alone, so there is no one to help you. Maybe you don’t need help right now, but want to plan for when you need it. Help getting dressed in the morning, fixing a meal, or remembering to take medicine may be all you need to stay at home. WHAT KINDS OF HELP CAN I GET? You can get almost any type of help you want in your home—often for a reasonable cost. The following list includes some common things people need. You can get more information on many of these services from your local Home Care Agency, Local Area Agency on Aging, local and State offices on aging or social services, tribal organization, or nearby senior centers. Personal care. Is bathing, washing your hair, or dressing getting harder to do? Are you having trouble walking? Maybe a relative or friend could help you. Or, you could hire someone trained to help you for a short time each day or a couple hours each week to keep your safe. Homemaking. Do you need help with chores like housecleaning, grocery shopping, or laundry? Some grocery stores and drug stores will take your order over the phone and bring the items to your home. Home Care can be inexpensive and you can get all your needs done with one caregiver rather then several different people entering your home each week. Meals. Tired of cooking, heating TV dinners or of eating alone? Maybe you could have a couple home made meals made by your own caregiver who does your laundry, cleans your bathroom all on the same visit. Sometimes meals are served at a nearby senior center, church, or synagogue. Eating out may give you a chance to visit with others and if you no longer drive, your caregiver can drive for you. Also, programs like Meals on Wheels bring hot meals into your home. Money management. Are you paying bills late or not at all because it’s tiring or hard to keep track of them? Are doctors’ bills and health insurance claim forms confusing? Ask a trusted relative to lend a hand. If that’s not possible, volunteers, financial counselors, Home Care Agencies or geriatric care managers can help. Home Health care. Do you forget to take your medicine? There are devices available to remind you when it is time to take it. Confusing with all those meds, a caregiver can oversee your meds and stabilize your health in the process. Have you just gotten out of the hospital and still need short term assistance at home? Home Care Agencies hourly rates can be cost effective. Getting around—at home and in town. Are you having trouble walking? Think about getting an electric chair or scooter. These might be covered by Medicare. Do you need someone to go with you to the doctor or shopping? Building a relationship with your own caregiver gives you security in knowing she or he is their to help you out when you need it. Maybe a relative, friend, or neighbor would take you along when they go on errands or do yours for you. Activities and friends. Are you bored staying at home? Try visiting your local senior center. They offer a variety of activities. You might see some old friends there and meet new people too. Is it hard for you to leave your home? Maybe you would enjoy visits from someone on a regular basis. Volunteers are sometimes available to stop by or call once a week. Safety. Are you worried about crime in your neighborhood, physical abuse, or losing money as a result of a scam? Do you live alone and are afraid of becoming sick with no one around to help? Start to build a relationship with your Home Care Agency, they will always be there for you. You might want to get an emergency alert system. You just push a special button that you wear, and emergency medical personnel are called. A monthly fee is charged. Housing. Does your home need a few changes to make it easier and safer to live in? Think about things like a ramp at the front door, grab bars in the tub or shower, nonskid floors, more comfortable handles on doors or faucets, and better insulation. Sound expensive? You might be able to get help paying for these changes. Check with your local or State Area Agencies on Aging, State housing finance agency, welfare department or community development groups.
AM I READY TO START SWINGING? WORK ON THE BODY to Get Back in the Swing! What can I do to improve my posture, balance, flexibility, strength and control?
It’s not too soon to begin thinking about your golf game for spring and summer of 2006. As a physical therapist specializing in golf fitness, I know that a great golf game begins with great overall physical readiness. This is a good time of year to give some thought to your conditioning and to ask yourself: Am I ready to start swinging? What can I do to improve my posture, balance, flexibility, strength and control? Start Slowly While the first nice day of late spring may tempt you to a full day’s game, it is wise to start slowly and expand your golfing activities gradually. For example, you may begin with a few trips to the driving range. It is beneficial to start with a few wedges and work your way through the middle irons and then on to your woods. This will help maintain a good tempo before gripping and ripping it with the driver. Think 85%! Take Stock of Injuries, Limitations If you have sustained injuries, physical limitations or changes in posture over the long winter months, be sure that these situations have been addressed and are fully resolved before the start of the golfing season. Remember that a golf swing is a complicated physical action, which requires proper posture and neck, shoulder, back and hip joints which work well with no restrictions. Warm Up with Exercise On the day of a game, you can warm up using any routine you’re comfortable with. But be sure to include a few stretches to prepare your body for the swing. Stretch arms and shoulders, wrists, rotate the trunk, stretch hips, hamstrings, calves and lower back. Watch Your Back As you play the game, be kind to your back! When lifting your clubs, be sure to use good posture and bend your knees. If you carry your clubs on the course, switch shoulders frequently. If you are still carrying a bag with one strap, it might be beneficial to invest in a bag with a dual strap. This will allow for less strain on the shoulders and lower back. When you pick up a flagstick, tee a ball or remove a ball from the hole, be sure to squat and bend your knees. Bending straight from the waist can hurt your back. Provided byWheaton Franciscan Healthcare
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People everywhere are shedding the effects of fall and winter. But what about dusting off your long-term financial plan? And if you already have a plan, this is a great opportunity to take another look. According to a survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, more than half of workers report they’ve put away less than $25,000 in total savings and investments; a whopping 29 percent have less than $1,000 saved for the future. If you haven’t started already, now is the time to begin saving for your retirement — no matter what your age. If retirement is near, you’ll want to jump into the fast lane right away. If you’re younger and retirement seems a lifetime away, it’s still in your best interest to begin saving now, as compound interest will work to your advantage. Experts agree that saving when you’re young will make a world of difference when the time comes to draw on your retirement savings. Don’t take our word for it. You can check out the numbers yourself. A great place to start figuring out how much you will need for retirement is to learn how much you could expect from Social Security. You can do that in minutes with Social Security’s online Retirement Estimator. The Retirement Estimator offers an instant and personalized APARTMENTS estimate of your future Social SeAVAILABLE curity retirement benefits based Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities Y on your earnings record. Try it CALL TODA out at www.socialsecurity.gov/ estimator. We encourage saving for retirement, but there are reasons to save for every stage of life. A great place to go for help is www. mymoney.gov. MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government’s website dedicated to teaching Americans the basics about financial education. Whether you are planning to buy a home, balancing your checkbook, or investing in your 401(k) plan, the resources on www.mymoney.gov can help you. RCAC... CBRF...ADLS... Another excellent resource is the Ballpark E$timator at www. What does all thisRCAC... mean? Stop and learn about Assisted Living. CBRF... ADLS... choosetosave.org/ballpark. This It’sdoes never early to know are available you. What alltoo this mean? Stopwhat and options learn about AssistedtoLiving. online tool takes complicated Private Studio, One and Twooptions Bedroom It’s never too early to know what areApartments. available to you. issues, like projected Social Security benefits and earnings asPrivate Studio, One and Two Bedroom Apartments. Heritage West Allis sumptions on savings, and turns them into language and numbers Heritage at Deer Creek-New Berlin, e For mor that are easy to understand. Get ell l foatriomnor alrm Cfo ca Lexington Heritage Greenfield. started right now at www.soin n io at rm info cialsecurity.gov. Donna at Heritage Court-Menomonee Falls
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By Jan Rupnick Senior housing has come a long way over the years. Starting approximately 30 years ago, this industry saw new options develop to meet the demands of a growing senior population. Initially limited in its offerings, there is now a plethora of senior housing options available. With more and more baby boomers getting ready to retire, the senior housing market is growing with new senior housing developments. Some baby boomers are looking into senior housing options for themselves, while others are looking for communities that can help care for their aging parents. Finding the right option comes down to knowing what’s available and understanding the needs of the person who is going to be living in the community. Below are descriptions of the various senior housing options available and the segments of the senior population that they serve. Independent Senior Housing For seniors who are tired of maintaining their own home or looking to down-size, independent senior housing is ideal. Those looking to move into an independent senior living community have two choices. One is to purchase a senior condominium and the second is to rent a senior living apartment. Both provide independent, active seniors with the freedom they enjoy, but without all of the burdens of home ownership like mowing the lawn, shoveling the snow, or making home repairs. Some independent senior communities have also adapted a lifestyle approach, including such amenities as a salon and spa, golf course, on-site restaurants, on-site shopping, housekeeping and more. Assisted Living Assisted living provides a great alternative for seniors who need some additional help with medication, grooming, dressing, eating, etc. Assisted living has two options including; Residential Care Apartment Communities (RCAC), which allows seniors to live in their own apartment, but only offers 28 hours of care, and CommunityBased Residential Care Facility or CBRF. This type of community is an ideal living option for seniors who need more assistance that what can be provided by an RCAC, offering care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Assisted living communities tend to offer more of a residential, home-like environment, as well as provide meals, social activities, housekeeping and transportation. Specialized Care Community There are some CBRFs that specialize in caring for one kind of illness. One of the most common is an Alzheimer’s or memory impairment care community. In specialized assisted living communities, the environment, staff and programming is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of those individuals who are living there. Like a non-specialized assisted living community, a specialized care community also provides 24/7 care, social programming, meals, housekeeping and transportation are generally provided. Nursing Home This is probably the most commonly known, but often confused type of senior living option. It’s also one of the only options that used to be available to seniors. Nursing homes provide 24-hour skilled nursing services for seniors who need rehabilitation after a surgery, or require care for issues like feeding tubes. The levels of hospitality services in nursing homes vary greatly depending on their targeted clientele. Whether you’re looking to down-size your home or a community to meet the needs of an aging parent, there is a senior living community to meet your needs. Being prepared and understanding the options available will help you to choose what type of senior living community is best for you or your loved one.
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HEALTH<<page 16 evidence of harm is sidestepped in the name of profit. Preventive medicine is a conflict of interest for this model. Symptom management does not involve patient education, lifestyle change, patient responsibility or healing. It involves using prescription drugs to manage symptoms. Today’s health care consumer is waking up to the reality of this dark side of health care. When people experience the lack of care from their physician who practices under pressure within a corporate health care system, they look elsewhere for a doctor who can take the time to problem solve with them. Many people want more than what the current distortion of healthcare is offering. They want to learn what made them sick, how to heal, how to stay healthy and how to live consciously. This is what patients, the consumers of health care, deserve. One of the biggest crises in America today is the contamination of our food supply by the food industry. We are all discovering that the large corporations running our food industry are no different than the pharmaceutical industry. Our food supply is contaminated with hybridized plants, chemicals, pesticides and additives. If food is medicine, eating these foods is making us sick. The incidence of food related illnesses in our country has skyrocketed. The medical systems answer to this is pharmaceutical management. Today’s medical paradigm still does not see the connection between food and health. One broken system supports another. The solution to this seemingly insurmountable problem is already underway. A critical mass of people is formed and demanding change. They are simplifying their diets. They are eliminating chemicals and processed foods from their grocery lists. They are eating clean, organic and local foods. They are living more in harmony with nature. They are making choices to promote health. They are discovering that many of their diseases are diseases of lifestyle; that the body is more resilient and regenerative than they have been led to believe. Healing and transformation require work. As adults, we must recognize that our choices will determine the kind of world in which our children will live. We must do the good and hard work of creating a shift in our current societal paradigm. Society and all of its systems are currently broken. They have gotten so far off course that the lack of soul is palpable within them. But I and many others, who refuse to compromise health and meaning in favor of money, are changing the organizational sickness by serving what is important and real. I encourage all of you to see through the illusion of our health care system, demand the kind of care that you rightfully deserve and do the hard work required to restore the soul of our world by making personal choices for health and healing without compromise. It is the only solution for correcting our collective course and restoring wholeness to our personal and collective lives. As Margaret Meade said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” We are those people. This is our time. ©August, 2013 Kalpana (Rose) M. Kumar M.D., CEO and Medical Director , The Ommani Center for Integrative Medicine, Pewaukee, WI. www.ommanicenter. com Author of: Becoming Real: Harnessing the Power of Menopause for Health and Success, 2011, Medial Press.
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