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AND Yes! its Packer season, which gives me one day a week not to feel bad that I’m indulging in all my guilty pleasures. Junk food, an early glass of wine and my favorite Packers tee shirt that might be older than both of my kids make up my wonderful Sunday. In September, I always make sure to have a great senior feature that helps seniors get more information on healthy aging. When getting older, retirement is on the brain and I wanted to give the seniors great articles on making the best out of their retirement with articles on social security, re tirement communities and other ways to get the best out of life. In this edition we have articles on mainstream and complementary health. It’s good to keep your mind open about to all types of healing. We have packed so much up-to-date information into these pages that this issue is just bursting with health! We hope that you share this special issue with friends and family, too. Stay healthy, happy and GO PACKERS!
I always feel a sweet comfort that Fall brings. We all love the warm weather, but the feeling of a soft cozy sweater on the first chilly day makes me feel calm. Isn’t that the goal? Waking up everyday knowing you have joy and bring joy into your life. Think of all the time we have created uneccesary chaos and look back and wonder why did I let that happen? We need to look for ward as we age and be like the color changing leaves that will soon surround us. Let’s take this season and bring a calmer change to our life. I read a spirtitual book recently and the main focus is to take 15 minutes in the morning to just be mindful of what makes you feel peaceful and the day will follow. We can’t control everything surrounding us. Just like the green leaves can’t stop the colors they will become. If they only knew how much we appreciated the beauty we get to see in autumn.
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If you’re on a vegetarian diet or are a menopausal woman or just want to make sure you’re absorbing calcium well, you’ll want to avoid mixing dairy with oxalatedense foods like spinach, beets, collards, leeks and parsley. Instead, make creamed spinach with coconut milk, which is also a great ingredient for creamy soups filled with root vegetables and leafy greens.
GOOD COMBO #1: Nuts and Oatmeal Tamara Duker Freuman, a registered dietitian, says that people trying to manage their weight or blood sugar may want to combine starchy whole grains with foods rich in fiber, protein or fat. “If you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, or if you’re just prone to hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia or irregularities in your blood sugar,” she says, “then how you combine your carbohydrates with fat and protein can make a
BAD COMBO #2: Spinach and Dairy Products
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BAD COMBO #1: Beans and Red Wine
If you’re a plant-based eater, you may want to think twice before adding cashews or sesame seeds to your next stir-fry. Phytates — found in nuts, seeds and whole grains — can block the absorption of iron, something plant-based folks need to give extra consideration to when planning their meals. For instance, tofu and other soy products are an easy and protein-packed way for veg-heads to get their iron.
However, it’s true that certain nutrients can enhance or decrease the bioavail ability of other nutrients and are beneficial in many other ways. Good and bad food combos can be particularly important for people with nutritional deficiencies or who eat a plant-based diet. We spoke with three nutrition experts to find out which food combining combos you should really avoid and some that can help optimize your health.
BAD COMBO #3: Nuts and Tofu
Love your creamed spinach? Or spanakopita? Here’s some bad news: “Oxalates are these little compounds that combine with calcium and prevent it from being absorbed,” says Sara Haas, registered dietitian nutritionist and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
If you’re on a vegetarian diet or are deficient in iron, listen up. You might want to indulge in red wine -- or coffee or chocolate -- on its own. That’s because the tannins found in these prevent iron from being absorbed, says Sara Haas, registered dietitian nutritionist. This is particularly pronounced in vegetarian sources of iron, such as beans, dark-green leafy veggies and whole grains. “Don’t drink red wine while eat ing your black bean salad,” Haas advises. Glass of red wine with dinner. Tannins in wine prevent iron from being readily absorbed.
By Yael Grauer The myth about how eating fruit and meat together leads to rotting sugars in the gut? Totally bogus. Whether they’re found in ancient Ayurvedic texts or in weight-loss articles in vari ous consumer mags, food combining recommendations are ubiquitous. The truth is that few have legitimate science behind them, and many are based on misunderstand ings of the way digestion works in the human body. “The idea that you have to eat certain foods to optimize digestion is complete and total nonsense,” says Dr. Janet Bond Brill, a registered dietitian who holds master’s degrees in both nutrition and exercise physiology and a doctorate in exercise physi ology. In particular, Brill referred to the idea that eating certain foods together will cause them to putrefy in your body as “a myth that refuses to die.”
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By Dr. Aaron H Bubolz, DO 3.4M people in the US rush to the hospital every year due to severe head pain caused by headache and migraine, one of the top 5 reasons for patients to be admitted to an emergency depart ment.1 Upon arrival, the patient has been suffering from migraine for what is likely more than 24 hours. They would have al ready tried at least 1 rescue medication while at home, receiving no relief, with their migraine attack becoming more se vere with each passing hour. In addition, the more prolonged their attack, the more difficult it becomes to successfully treat. The catch is, emergency departments are not equipped to properly diagnose, treat, and care for these patients. Patients will either receive no treatment at all, nothing more than NSAIDs (drugs like acetaminophen and ibuprofen), Opioids (drugs like oxycodone, which present their own risks), or simply just the wrong treatment. Less than 25% of these pa tients experience sustained rescue from their migraine attack after treatment in the emergency department.2 Yet, this has remained the only option for a migraine sufferer to get help for immediate rescue from a severe and prolonged migraine at tack.This problem has been exacerbated by a severe lack of appropriate outpatient management for headache and migraine patients. In the field of headache medi cine, there is only one qualified headache and migraine specialist provider for every 75,000 sufferers.3 This profound lack of access results in inexcusable outcomes, with less than 5% of migraine sufferers able to traverse all care barriers to proper treatment (1.medical consultation, 2.ac curate diagnosis, and 3.minimal pharma cologic treatment). This all culminates in significant impact on people’s day-to-day lives, and the greater society. It’s esti mated that industry loses more than $30 billion every year due to days missed at work, lost productivity, and medical ex penses caused by migraine.4 This doesn’t need to be our reality. We must change how we care for those who suffer, ensuring that they can access the care they need, when they need it most. This starts with establishing the first walk-in Headache Urgent Care in the US, where anyone suffering from the unbearable pain that comes with a prolonged migraine attack can walk-in to receive safe, effective, and efficient rescue from their pain. Every patient’s situation is unique which requires both an accurate profes sional assessment and decisive imple mentation of a robust action plan that may be applied to many different com binations of treatment options. Many safe and effective treatment modalities exist, including oral, inhaled, intra nasal, intramuscular, and intravenous medication routes of delivery. Further treatment may include head and/or neck injections, manual adjustments of the spine, and various medical devices that have their own non-invasive, non-drug mechanism of action. There are also extensive available options to prevent headaches which may be included in the comprehensive headache treatment plan at any time. With these tools in the hands of an experience headache and migraine care team, patients have ac cess to migraine rescue, which is safe, efficient, and effective.
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GOOD COMBO #6: Beans and Bell Peppers Looking to improve your iron absorption? Just add vitamin C. This is particularly important for people on plant-based diets, because iron from meat sources is better absorbed. “Squirting lemon juice on spinach or kale or arugula helps the absorption of iron,” says Dr. Brill. Other options include cooking bell peppers with beans, add ing tomatoes to lentils or, as dietitian nutritionist Sara Haas recommends, creating a salsa with edamame, onions and strawberries. This article origanally appeared on livestrong.com.
difference in how quickly or slowly your carbs hit your blood sugar.” That can be something as simple as adding a handful of nuts to your fruit salad or eating your oatmeal with almond butter instead of fruit. Instead of toast with fruit and jam, try toast with peanut butter or avocado and eggs to slow digestion and control your blood sugar.
GOOD COMBO #2: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and Tomatoes Tomatoes contain lycopene, a fat-soluble antioxidant that may help prevent tumor growth and reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. “If you drizzle a little extra-virgin olive oil on your tomatoes, that will help with the absorption of lycopene from the tomatoes because of this concept of it being fat-soluble,” says Dr. Brill. Another option is to serve baguettes with bruschetta, basil and tomato slices, making sure to include olive oil.
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GOOD COMBO #5: Salmon and Broccoli
*Onions are great antioxidants, containing anti-allergy, antiviral, and anti-hista mine properties. The sulfur compounds found in onions help in the detoxifying the body and aid in cellular repair. Maximum health benefits are seen in raw or lightlysteamed onions.
“When you’re making beans from dry beans and cooking them, you can throw in some kombu with the dry beans, which lowers the cooking time and helps to de-gas the beans,” says Dr. Brill. This way you can have your beans without the Beano.
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*Apples are more effective than coffee at waking you up in the morning.
Avocado oil being poured over a green salad. Avocado oil + green salad = good food combo.
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*Broccoli contains twice the amount of Vitamin C than and orange. It contains as much calcium as whole milk, and is more readily absorbed by our bodies.
“It’s in a class of fat-soluble vitamins, meaning you can’t absorb vitamin K unless you have a little bit of fat to absorb it and work it into the blood stream.” An easy and delicious way to do that is to add avocados or avocado oil to your salad dressing.
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“Vitamin K is an important blood-clotting vitamin,” says Sara Haas, registered dietitian nutritionist and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “It also helps with bone and heart health, and it’s one people don’t think a lot about.”
Green leafy vegetables are among the foods highest in this vitamin, and you’ll want to eat a healthy fat with them.
GOOD COMBO #3: Avocado and Green Salad
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The benefits of calcium have been well established. It helps build and maintain strong bones and improves the function of the heart, nerves and muscles. Vitamin D also has mental-health benefits and may even aid in reducing the risk of certain cancers.“Vitamin D helps with calcium absorption, so if you eat something with vitamin D, it helps you absorb the calcium in other foods,” says Sara Haas, registered di etitian nutritionist. So it makes sense to pair vitamin D-rich foods, such as salmon and sardines, with high-calcium foods like bok choy or broccoli or other dark leafy greens. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the combinations are delicious. Bon appetit.
*Bananas aren’t the only fruits with potassium. Avocados have twice the amount of potassium as bananas and are rich in monounsaturated fat that is burned easily as energy. Green-tipped bananas are better for you than over-ripened bananas. Bananas contain a lot of sugar, if eaten with protein, the insulin levels are normalized.
*Cilantro is good for digestion and also soothes many common ailments such as headache, coughs and nausea.
GOOD COMBO #4: Kombu and Beans Kombu, an edible kelp consumed widely in east Asia, has enzymes that help break down the raffinose sugar in beans. Since our bodies can’t digest raffinose sugar, the compound leads to intestinal gas. That’s where the dark seaweed comes in handy. You might not be familiar with it, but it’s often used in Japanese dashi broth or inside onigiri rice balls.
Retinal Detachment: Separation of the retina from the back wall of the eye often signaled by a sudden shower of floaters (floating black spots), a large burst of flashing lights, or a “curtain” or “shadow” spreading across the field of vision
n Other Conditions: Injuries to the eye or brain; hereditary defects, such as retinitis pigmentosa (progressive loss of peripheral vision caused by deterioration of the retina); strokes; multiple sclerosis; nerve defects; etc Are Low Vision aids and devices helpful?
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“Legal blindness, however, does not necessarily mean total blindness In fact, more than 90 percent of the estimated 1 4 million legally blind Americans have some resid ual vision, and this remaining vision can and should be used to its greatest possible potential,” says Daniel Paskowitz, MD, PhD, a local ophthalmologist with credentials from Harvard and Johns Hopkins.
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“Next to arthritis and heart disease, low vision is the most common handicap among Americans age 65 and older An estimated six million people in the U S do not have normal vision, even with correc tive eyewear,” states Brett Rhode, MD, senior part ner at Eye Care Specialists, an ophthalmology practice that has overseen the care of more than 200,000 Wisconsinites since 1985 He adds, “A person is said to have low vision when eye disease or injury impairs their vision to the point that med ication, surgery, eyeglasses or contact lenses cannot correct it Low vision may affect sight in a number of different ways The most com mon and significant types are loss of central (reading) vision and/or peripheral (side) vision Reduction of focusing power, reduction or loss of color vision, and difficulty adapting to light and dark are other ways sight may be affected ”
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n Corneal Scarring: Infection or injury to the cornea (the transparent front sur face of the eye) may cause hazy or blurred vision n Diabetic Retinopathy: A complication of diabetes in which the blood vessels that nourish the retina begin to deterio rate, thus damaging the retina and blur ring the images sent to the brain
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n Glaucoma: A condition (often related to increased fluid pressure in the eye) that causes progressive damage to the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the retina to the brain. Left untreated, glaucoma can cause perma nent loss of side vision and eventually all sight
Federal regulations define various degrees of visual impairment for legal and govern ment purposes An eye surgeon who treats nearly every eye condition on a weekly basis, Daniel Ferguson, MD, explains, “A person is ‘legally blind’ if, even with cor rective lenses, the vision in his or her ‘good’ eye is still 20/200 or worse This means that he or she is only able to identify at 20 feet (or less) what a person with normal vision can identify at 200 feet A person may also be declared legally blind if their field of vision is so narrow that they can only see an area a diameter of 20 degrees or less at one time (normal side vision spans at least 140 degrees nearly half a circle)
Macular Degeneration or AMD: Damage or breakdown of the “mac ula,” the small, specialized part of the retina which is responsible for central or "straight ahead” vision (reading, driving, seeing faces, close work, etc ) and color discrimination
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“A person may be defined as ‘visually impaired’ if neither eye can see better than 20/60 (even with corrective lenses) or if they have abnormal color, night or side vision; double vision; or loss of vision in one eye,” says eye surgeon and continuing education lecturer Michael Raciti, MD He further clarifies, “A person who is unable to perform certain tasks because of visual impairment is usually defined as ‘visually disabled ’ This disability is expressed in percentages, which are used by insurers, government agencies and courts to determine how much the person is disabled by the handicap For example, total loss of vision in both eyes is a 100% disability of the visual system and 85% disability of the whole person This quantification is necessary to receive work man's compensation, insurance benefits, legal claims or government aid ”
“It is important for visually impaired patients to understand that their existing vision should be utilized Using the eyes does not make them weaker, nor does it speed up degenerative processes The eye cannot suffer damage from too much use Low vision aids are devices designed to help a visually impaired person see to do normal tasks They range in sim plicity, cost and function. Typically, a person needs a combination of magnifying lens es, telescopic devices, video or closed circuit TV magnifiers (CCTV) and other aids to perform tasks at varying distances,” notes David Scheidt, past president of the Milwaukee Optometric Society Non optical aids are also available, including large print books, newspapers, and magazines; talking books, calculators, computers, clocks and other devices; large print telephone dials, calculators and needle threaders; kitchen tools; adjustable lamps; and high intensity light bulbs Proper illumination is a critical factor that is unique to each situation and individual. Learning to use an aid can be frustrating and time consuming, but it is well worth the effort once you find the technique best suited to your needs FREE information to educate yourself
The following are short descriptions of some of the more common conditions that cause low vision: n Cataracts: A clouding of the normally clear lens inside the eye which thus interferes with the passage of light to the retina in the back of the eye
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* If you discover what’s causing your allergy, the best treatment is to avoid it, if possible.*When working in the yard, wear gardening gloves and keep your hands away from your eyes.
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four times a day. Some of the more com mon brands are Vasocon-A or Naphcon. More potent medicines are available by prescription. But don’t overuse these products, or your eyes could develop a dependency and turn even redder when you stop using the medications. This is called rebound redness. * Recent advances have also been made with eyedrops that block allergy activators from being released. These drops can be used to prevent the devel opment of symptoms in people with sea sonal allergies and are usually safe for long-term use. * Other prescription eyedrops can also be effective. Cortisone-like medicines called steroids can help reduce allergic symptoms. New eyedrops made from aspirin-like compounds can also provide excellent relief. To prevent side effects, you should only use these medicines un der a doctor’s supervision. If eye allergies are hampering your activities and interests, make an appoint ment with an eye care specialist. He or she will be happy to evaluate your con dition and prescribe the fastest way to get you outside enjoying activities with clear eyes. If you don’t have a specialist or are in need of a second opinion, the doctors quoted in this article have offic es in downtown Milwaukee, West Allis, and the Mayfair mall area. They can be reached at 414-321-7520 or by visiting www.eyecarespecialists.net.
What is contact dermatitis?
“Contact dermatitis is an inflamma tion that occurs when a substance that is an irritant or causes an allergic reac tion comes in contact with the skin. The inflammation can occur in one area and spread to others. Common causes of con tact dermatitis from irritants are soaps, detergents, bleach, solvents, waxes, pol ishes, hand cleaners and medications.
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Common causes of contact dermatitis from allergic reactions are cosmetics, hair dyes, jewelry, fingernail polish and deodorants. Other known causes are rub ber, nickel and poison ivy,” says Daniel Ferguson, MD, an ophthalmologist who also performs corneal procedures. Brett Rhode, MD, an eye surgeon who also treats infections and allergic reactions, explains, “Contact dermatitis that affects the eyes causes itching, redness and skin scales around the eyes. The most common cause of ocular (eye) contact dermatitis is a reaction to contact lens solutions and eye drops. Discontinuing the drops and applying cold compresses usually results in prompt improvement.” How are eye allergies & contact der matitis treated? The right treatment or combination of treatments depends on the severity of your symptoms. Eye Care Specialists’ doctors offer the following options for treatment:
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“For some people, certain particles in the air (like pollen, animal hairs, dust, or molds) can cause specific eye cells to release allergy activators such as hista mine. These activators then create symp toms of irritation. Many people with eye allergies have a history of hay fever or other allergic problems. An allergist can test to find the cause of your allergies,” says eye surgeon and ophthalmologist Michael Raciti, MD. His partner at Eye Care Specialists, Daniel Paskowitz, MD, PhD, adds, “Often, you can find the cause yourself with a little detective work. For example, if you get red, itchy eyes every spring, it’s probably due to pollen. Or, perhaps you notice a connection to com ing into contact with dust, mold or pets.”
By Cheryl L. Dejewski Autumn is approaching. It’s time to get out and enjoy the simple joys of Wis consin’s much-too-short outdoor activi ties season. For many people, however, a stroll through the park or an afternoon in the garden brings tears to their eyes. Why the unhappiness? Autumn allergy suffer ers often face a host of problems that af fect their vision. This overview may help to explain and alleviate some of the prob lems caused by eye allergies. What are the symptoms of eye allergies? “Symptoms typically include watery or itchy eyes, mucous build-up, difficul ty focusing, discomfort wearing contact lenses, as well as other setbacks. Fortu nately, these symptoms are usually easy to treat,” says David Scheidt, OD, past president of the Milwaukee Optometric Society. How do eye allergies occur?
* If you are allergic to animals, keep your hands away from your eyes after petting them or, better yet, avoid any contact if at all possible.
* Buy hypoallergenic cosmetics—es pecially when selecting mascara and eye shadow.*Wear rubber gloves when wash ing dishes or working with solvents and chemicals.*Applying icepacks or cold com presses may reduce itching and puffi ness.*Using antihistamine eyedrops may provide fast, effective relief once aller gies initiate themselves. Mild antihista mine eyedrops can be purchased without a prescription and, depending on the di rections, may be able to be used up to
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Children are fast learners, and often highly empathetic, which makes them recep tive to social and environmental issues. However, depending on their age, motivating them to recycle might take some extra work. It is not uncommon for children to be a little selfish throughout their childhood, and they may simply not want to put in the extra work to recycle. Therefore, consider having some heart-to-hearts with them to get them in the earth-conscious mindset. You can also make recycling fun for them by using games to help them learn to recycle. One game that works great is a scavenger hunt for recyclable items. This can help kids get excited about finding items around the home that they may have previ ously considered trash and encourage them to recycle. At the end of the scavenger hunt, you can give them each prizes based on however many items they collect. Whether you gift them a nice reusable water bottle so they never think about using plastic ones, or make recycling a part of their weekly chores to earn an allowance, providing incentives for recycling can prevent them from thinking twice about re ducing their waste. As eco-friendliness becomes a part of their lifestyle growing up, your child will see the world in the way it should be seen: the planet is our home, and we need to take care of it if we want it to be able to take care of us. See more at https://emagazine.com.
which has a higher melting point (a difference of 160 degrees Fahrenheit!). Because of this, when the plastic recyclables are melted down, the bottlecaps stay intact. This can render an entire batch of recyclables useless, which means it becomes unusable wasteThankfully,again. specialized recycling facilities circumnavigate this issue by grind ing the plastic caps into flakes. These flakes are then melted into pellets, which are formed into new items such as reusable plastic bags or car battery casings. However, finding these specialized facilities may be a bit tricky, depending on where you live. Most curbside collectors offer a cap-on standard, whereby you as the recycler may recycle plastic caps if they are twisted onto a bottle. However, some do not as they may consider a sealed bottle a safety hazard (due to compression/explo sion) while others may simply want to avoid liquids. In some select cases, they may refuse to recycle bottle caps simply because the financial return rate is too low. What ever the case, it is advised that you determine exactly what options your recycling program offers, as the options do vary.
If you’re having difficulty finding a convenient way to recycle your plastic bottle caps, your best option would be to either save them up and then throw them out at an acceptable facility, or to reuse them. Many plastic caps are actually universal and can be used on all sorts of different plastic bottles. Other more determined recyclers have even gone as far as to make arts and crafts from bottle caps!
Yes! It is true that you shouldn’t recycle plastic bottle caps that are less than three inches in diameter; in fact, you shouldn’t recycle anything that is less than three inches in diameter. Why is this? During the recycling process, plastics are sorted, baled, washed, ground down, separated from contaminants, melted, filtered and made into pellets. This is a long, complicated process, and the smallest plastics are often easily lost. The end result is an overaccumulation of plastic bottle lids and other small plastic items that were disposed of improperly and unfortunately have nowhere to go. This overaccumulation is very problematic for animal life; marine life in par ticular. Hawaii, for example, is detrimentally affected by the global plastics issue. Because of its location in the Pacific, much of the world’s plastic waste ends up on Hawaii’s beaches, making the 50th state an unfortunate but necessary target of sci entific inquiry. According to the Beach Environmental Awareness Campaign Hawaii (BEACH), plastic caps are among the top 10 items found during beach clean-ups. In another study completed by BEACH, it was found that 100 per cent of albatross chicks that call the northwestern Hawaiian Islands home had eaten plastic derived from a number of sources, plastic bottle caps being one of them. Unfortunately, most plastic bottle caps, regardless of their size, are not easily recycled and may require a specialized facility. According to Earth 911, plastic bot tle caps are made from a different kind of plastic called polypropylene (plastic #5)
Motivating Your Child to Recycle
By Bill S., Grafton, VT, Enviromental Talk Magazine
Is it true that you shouldn’t put plastic bottle caps that are less than three inches wide in diameter into the recycling bin? WHY YOU SHOULDN’T RECYCLE PLASTIC BOTTLE CAPS 12 MHL September 2022
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Socialization is important to remain engaged. Isolation can be decreased with visits from family and friends, attending events, going to senior centers, or connecting with others through Facebook or Skype. Exercising 30 minutes a day 5 times a week, eating a healthy diet, and managing chronic diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure can help slow the progression.Decrease stress with familiar routines and environments. Stress doesn’t cause dementia, but can worsen the symptoms. Medication may help improve mental function, mood, or behavior. For some, the drugs donepezil (Aricept), tacrine (Cognex), rivastigmine (Exelon), and galantamine (Razadyne) are helpful to delay some of the symptoms of mild to moderate dementia. Memantine (Namenda), may be prescribed for treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer’s Disease. Antidepressants, antianxiety, and antipsychotics may be prescribed to treat depression, excessive anxiety, or hallucinations. Call f or det ails. 414-659-6705
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Some signs that there may be problems:
*Word problems; not finding the right word, replacing nouns with “it”, “that thing”, “stuff”, etc.
• Fruit and veggie intake was positively associated with bone density in a study in men and women. The exact compo nents of fruits and vegetables which may confer a benefit to bone are still to be clarified.
*Illness, medication interactions or depression are some conditions that mimic symptoms of dementia. Only a doctor can diagnosis if it is dementia or another condition. Having a full medical workup can treat a medical condition or determine if it is dementia.
Not only does exercise strengthen your bones, but it also an important way to prevent falls that can weaken or break bones. Consider an exer cise program that improves balance and coordination, such as tai chi or evenFinally,dancing!asa caregiver your own health is so easy to let slide when you are caring for someone else. Keep in mind that for both men and women, bone loss starts in the mid- to late-30s. Take steps now to prevent osteoporosis. Don’t skip your physician’s appointments, eat as healthily as you can and figure out ways to build exercise into your day. For more information about help ing seniors lead more healthy lives, or about caring for yourself while caring for a loved one, please call Home Instead Senior Care of Mil waukee at (414) 239-9605, or Like us on Facebook. You can also find more information about physical activities for seniors on Caregiver Stress.com. AND EXERCISE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO HELP PREVENT OSTEOPOROSIS
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According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that happens when you lose too much bone, make too little bone or both. As a result, your bones become weak and may break from a minor fall or, in serious cases, even from sneezing or bumping into furniture.
If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone actually breaks. These broken bones, also known as fractures, occur typically in the hip, spine and wrist. A 2012 surgeon general’s report found that each year, 1.5 million people suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture. The good news is, both nutrition and exercise have been found to help prevent osteoporosis. Check out the following from the International Osteoporosis Founda tion:•Calcium supplementation has been shown to have a positive effect on bone min eral density in postmenopausal women.
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Osteoporosis is one of the most challenging of senior conditions, many times lead ing to bone fractures and breaks. Older adults should consult with their doctor to check for warning signs and risk factors. You can have your bones tested and begin to take measures to strengthen them.
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*Forgetting names of family and important events (especially if recent)
*Losing*Staring empathy, being insensitive to the feelings of others
*Uncharacteristic behaviors: being sad all the time, rude, anxious, loss of interest in previous hobbies, activities, or friends
*Money and number problems
There is currently no cure for dementia but there are non-drug and drug treatments which can help with slowing the symptoms of dementia. Brain stimulation can help slow the progression, especially early in the disease. Engaging in activities that are creative or make a person think such as word games, matching, or learning new information are valuable as long as the person doesn’t get frustrated because it is too difficult for them.
• Higher levels of leisure time, sport activity, and household chores and fewer hours of sitting daily were associated with a significantly re duced relative risk for hip fracture.
• Physical activity and fitness re duce risk of osteoporosis and frac ture and fall-related injuries.
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• Calcium and vitamin D supplementation reduces rates of bone loss and also frac ture rates in older male and female adults, and in seniors. In institutionalized older women, this combined supplementation reduced hip fracture rates.
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In this case, the destination is worth the drive rather than hike, but there are plenty of pull-over worthy hiking spots along the way. Cruise along the Door County Pe ninsula near Gill’s Rock on Highway 42. This National Scenic Byway is filled with twists, turns and curves — offering views of brilliant fall leaves along the way. Pho tographers love this spot, especially in the fall because the road is exploding with a mixture of northern hardwood, aspen and oak trees, with a few pine trees sprinkled in for a touch of green.
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Perrot State Park: Tall Bluffs Meets Fall Vistas For one of the most stunning views on the Mississippi River, head to Perrot State Park. The park marks the meeting point for the Mississippi River and Trempealeau WISCONSIN FALL HIKES WITH PICTURE-PERFECT VIEWS
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Parnell Observation Tower: A Real Vantage Point The Kettle Moraine State Forest, both north and south units, are popular for fall hiking and scenic drives. In the Northern Unit, a hike to the Parnell observation tower satisfies all the fall color cravings. Take the 3.5-mile Parnell tower trail loop to the highest point in the forest where a 60-foot observation tower awaits. At the top of the tower, you’ll be surrounded by a panoramic view of rolling hills, glaciated ter rain, farmland and vibrant forest. For more grounded fun, pick up some bait and cast a line off one of the Northern Unit’s three wheelchair accessible fishing piers.
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Rib Mountain: Pre-Ski Views Granite Peak in Rib Mountain State Park is Wisconsin’s largest downhill ski hill. But while Granite Peak is primarily known for its skiing and other winter activities, you can take a ride on the ski lift before the snow falls to see an unforgettable display of fall colors at their peak. That means amazing views and far less coats, hats, gloves, snow pants and gear. The Granite Peak Fall Color Sky Comet Ride gives visitors a chance to sit back and enjoy the views of Wausau from the comfort of your own 700foot elevated chair. When you get to the top, hop off and take a hike around the park. And no need to worry — your round-trip ticket takes you back down.
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Interstate Park: The Grandfather of Wisconsin Parks Head to the town of St. Croix Falls, where Interstate State Park surrounds both sides of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. The park exists in both Wisconsin and Minnesota, but our side’s better. (Ok, maybe we’re a bit biased.) As Wisconsin’s oldest state park, people have been visiting since 1900 — and for good reason. Hike the Pothole, Summit Rock or River Bluff trails for the best views of the Dalles of the St. Croix. This steep-sided gorge was created after melted water from the Ice Age sculpted the riverside into uniquely carved bluffs. At the observation deck from Pothole or Summit Rock trails, the view displays colorful trees, rock formations and shimmering water. And say “hi” to The Old Man of the Dalles for us — a naturallyformed rock formation carved in the bluffs in the shape of an old man’s face. It’s Wisconsin’s natural version of Mount Rushmore! Timm’s Hill: Where Hill is an Understatement
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When fall in Wisconsin turns the landscape from vibrant green to an explosion of reds, oranges and yellows, it’s time to start hiking. Here’s our roundup of prime fall locations — from the tops of bluffs to remote lakeshores — that are well worth the trek. Each has perfect trails to explore with family and friends, filled with memories to be made. The reward at the end is a stunning view, but the journey there is just as memorable.
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What’s the best way to view a sweeping, colorful fall landscape? From the high est vantage point possible, of course. Timm’s Hill in Ogema is Wisconsin’s highest geographical point, making it a perfect destination for a fall family hike. Sitting at 1,951.5 feet above sea level, you’ll see endless autumn splendor from the peak. It’s 88 steps to the top of an observation tower that sits on the hill. And the climb’s worth it. You’ll take in more than just the fall colors; you’ll see 30 miles of the surrounding glacial hills, Timm’s Lake to the north and Placid Bass Lake and High Point Village Resort to the south. Set the camera to panorama mode — the view is worth sharing and remembering.
Elkhart Lake, RoadAmerica.com800-365-7223WIFAST,FAMILY FUN AT AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARK OF SPEED! Official Vehicle of Road America Bike, Walk or Run the 4-Mile Track course every Monday & Wednesday from 6-8 PM for just OF4$5/person!MILESFITNESS18-HOLEDISCGOLFCOURSEMAYTHRUSEPTEMBERRoadAmerica’s18-holediscgolfcourseisopenduring4-MilesofFitness Autumn days are here. The trees and flowers are changing, the sun is shining and an Elkhart Lake is calling your name to see the beauty it has to offer.. You’ll find a new adventure behind every leaf from hiking and biking the nearby Ice Age Trail, hitting the links at Quit Qui Oc Golf Course, or taking a scenic drive through the rolling hills of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Paddle the crystal-clear waters that mirror the colorful canopies of crimsons, oranges, and golds. As time slows down in the autumn season, settle into the comforts of the lakeside resorts, and indulge in authentic seasonal menus, extensive wine lists and beer tastings. Your fall getaway is waiting for you in Elkhart Lake.ROAD AMERICA
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The Ariens Art on Wheels Vintage Weekend featuring the Vintage Sports Car Driver Association (VSCDA) returns to Road America September 16-18, 2022. This vintage racing weekend draws over 300 vintage and historic race cars across 11 racing classes to run over the three-day race event. The fan-friendly paddock is open to spectators for close-up views of amazing racing machines prepared to era specifications. Road America is excited to continue it’s relationship with the VSCDA, the preem inent vintage race organization in the Midwest, to promote and organize vintage rac ing events. This year’s event will feature The Women of Motorsports with honored guests Lyn St. James, Victoria Thomas, Cindi Lux, Pam Shatraw, Sabré Cook, Barb Nevoral and Connie Ensing. Fan Activities Fans can enjoy a full weekend of vintage racing as well as numerous special events
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This one-of-a-kind fall weekend has something for the whole family from a 5K Wine & Beer Run/Walk to a Root Beer Garten and activities for the little ones. Join in the fun with silly games and explore the village for German food and Oktoberfest brews. Don’t forget to pick up your commemorative Elktoberfest stein at the Stein Social on Friday evening or at the Elkhart Lake Farmers Market on Saturday morn ing. Check out the list of activities happening throughout the weekend and join us in making the first year of Elktoberfest a success! Prost! Forwww.elkhartlake.com/elktoberfestmoreeventsatElkhartLakevisit www.elkhartlake.com.
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Put on your lederhosen or dirndl, hoist a stein, grab a pretzel and celebrate the German heritage all weekend long in Elkhart Lake. Elk toberfest takes it’s own spin on a traditional Oktoberfest with no shortage of beer, pretzels, games, and fun! What to Expect?
If you’ve never worked out before (or are returning after a hiatus), there’s a good chance you’ll feel achy. Engaging muscles you haven’t used before or in a way they haven’t been used before will lead to some soreness. But pain is different than sore ness.“If you do have muscle soreness, you can use ice to calm inflammation, and small stretching can also be helpful,” says Dr. Comeau. If it’s pain, however, stop whatever exercise you’re doing and contact your healthcare professional or schedule an ap pointment if the pain doesn’t go away.
Your Brain Exercise is beneficial for your noggin’ for many reasons. As mentioned above, physical activity increases blood flow, especially to your brain, which can decrease your risk of dementia, according to a 2019 study published in BMC Public Health.
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In addition to feeling a little sore, when you’re consistently physically active, you should notice muscle gain (looking at you, abs). Exercise causes micro-tears in your muscle fibers and connective tissues, according to the Cleveland Clinic. But don’t worry, this is a good thing! With rest and proper nutrition, these small tears build back up and make your muscles stronger — and bigger.
Your Immune System Though exercise has positive impacts on your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, its impact on the common cold is a little less clear. However, one theory suggests that the increase in circulation (and thus, antibodies and white blood cells) can help the body detect and fight off invaders more quickly.
What is clear? “If you are somebody who ramps up too intensely to start with, chances are your immune system is actually going to be challenged,” says Ariane Hundt, certified fitness trainer and clinical nutritionist.
If you’re curious exactly how and why all these changes occur, below, experts break down a behind-the-scenes look at what happens all over your body — inside and out — when you start exercising. Your Heart Physical activity helps increase blood flow through your heart, sending more oxy gen to your organs and muscles. Working out can also improve your blood pressure, lower your resting heart rate and decrease cholesterol levels, all of which help reduce your risk of death from cardiovascular disease, according to a 2018 article in Fron tiers in Cardiovascular Medicine.
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By Ashley Macha Whether you’re lacing up running shoes for the first time or learning to lift a bar bell, tapping into a new fitness routine is an exciting time. Think of it like the first day of school: You get to buy new clothes, invest in gear and potentially make new friends.Plus, the positive changes you’ll notice in both your mental and physical state are incredibly motivating. Regular exercise can help lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity and arthritis, as well as increase your energy and help you sleep better, ac cording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But what exactly is going on in your body as theses changes take place? “It really all depends on the type of exercise, duration and if you’ve exercised before,” says Douglas Comeau, MD, a sports medicine specialist from Boston Medical Center. But you’ll generally experience growth in muscles, an increase in energy, a stronger im mune system and an uptick in energy levels. As for when you should expect to see the benefits, some you’ll experience right away, like an increase in energy. Others, like muscle gain or fat loss, might take a month or two for results to show. “Improvements in body composition (your ratio of muscle to body fat percentage) can be evident in the first month or two of a resistance training program,” says Dr. Comeau.
For example, if you’ve never run and suddenly run eight miles, your body release cortisol and norepinephrine, which triggers the body to go into fight-or-flight mode. This mode means the body focuses on only the essentials and may not have enough resources to protect itself.
Why Is Garlic Healthy For You?
Did you know that the average person consumes 2 pounds of garlic each year? For thousands of years, before this spice was used to flavor your favorite dishes, it was employed as a medical treatment in ancient cultures. The health benefits of garlic were used by Chinese, Egyptian, and Roman civilizations. There is substantial docu mentation of their usage of garlic for its medicinal properties. Garlic consumption has been shown to have numerous fantastic health benefits for the body. Let’s look at the most crucial health advantages of garlic.
Though it was not widely known, experts now understand that sulfur compounds in garlic are the primary cause of its beneficial effects on health. By slicing, chop ping, or crushing garlic bulbs, the thio-Sulfinite chemicals in them are converted into allicin. Allicin is a fantastic substance. However, while this appears to be true in theory, what are the actual health benefits of using garlic?
1. Garlic Helps Boost Your Body’s Immune System
Cholesterol is a fatty component in the blood. There are two kinds of cholesterol: “bad” LDL cholesterol and “good” HDL cholesterol. Far too much LDL cholesterol and not enough HDL cholesterol can cause serious health issues. Garlic has been shown to lower total cholesterol and LDL levels by 10 to 15 percent. Furthermore, eating garlic does not influence your HDL or good cholesterol levels. If you have a family history of heart disease or suffer from heart disease, you should consider add ing garlic to your diet.
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Your body’s immunity is what keeps it from getting sick in the first place, and it also aids in the fight against illness when the situation calls for it. Garlic offers
an immune system boost to help prevent colds and the flu virus. Children get six to eight colds each year, while adults get two to four. Eating raw garlic can protect against cough, fever, and cold illnesses. Eating two chopped garlic cloves every day is the best way to benefit. In some households around the world, families hang garlic cloves on a string around their childrens’ necks to help them with congestion.
4. Garlic Can Help With Prevention of Cancer
Strokes and heart attacks are two of the most significant health concerns world wide. High blood pressure is a considerable risk factor for heart disease. It’s thought to cause about 70% of strokes, heart attacks, and chronic heart failure. High blood pressure is the cause of 13.5 percent of deaths worldwide. Because they are among the significant causes of death, addressing one of their primary causes, high blood pressure, is extremely important. Garlic is a fantastic spice to include in your diet for those suffering from high blood pressure or hypertension. However, even if you are not a lover of garlic, taking garlic supplements will still give you the health benefits such as lowering high blood pressure, treating fever, and many more. Keep in mind that you must make sure that the amount of these supplements you take is the same as four cloves of garlic each day. Be sure to talk to your doctor before you start taking any supplements.
2. Garlic Helps Reduce High Blood Pressure
3. Garlic Helps Reduce Cholesterol Levels
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Garlic’s health benefits do not end with the heart. So here is another reason why your body can benefit from an extra dose of this onion family member. According to research, consuming fresh garlic can help lessen the risk of colon cancer. Accord ing to the Iowa Women’s Health Study, women who ate garlic regularly with other vegetables and fruits had a 35% lower chance of getting colon cancer. However, researchers agree that more studies are still needed in this area.
5. Garlic Has Antibiotic Properties
Garlic contains allicin. Allicin is a bioactive antibiotic that can help fight infec tions and bacteria in sliced, squashed, or diced cloves. Garlic extracts have been shown to suppress the growth of:
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I cannot imagine what she felt as she witnessed the unthinkable.
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My mother suffered in si lence. She was unable to speak of the horror’s (1) she witnessed when she was only eleven years old. Her parents and oldest brother were killed in front of her eyes in a train headed from what is now Pakistan to New Delhi on September 21,1947 which was ambushed and massacred in one of the deadliest years in Indian history, the Partition of 1947 (2). The spoken recall was too unbearable for her. The images inside her had a life of their own. Along side these, she carried intense survival guilt, one of only three who survived in the train car, on that fateful night. In her mind, she actually never left that train. Parts of her lived there for the next sev enty years of her life. She was among the 14.5 million who were displaced during the India-Pakistan partition and one of the many thousands who survived while up to 2 million died, merely two years after the end of World War 2. When she and her two younger siblings got off that train, they hid in the fields, waiting to be rescued. When rescue arrived, the fam ily of the rescuer wanted them killed and discarded for fear of being caught with children from the ‘other side’. Was it luck or destiny? Why did she survive? She asked herself this ques tion every day of her life for the next 70 years. My mother’s coping strategies were such that she could not allow her self to feel pleasure or joy for too long, sometimes only for minutes before she would shut it down. If her mother was killed, how could she be happy? This filter was hard wired into her brain for the rest of her life, first in the train and then with her rescuers. As her first born, I knew no details of what she carried in side every cell of her body, but felt the depth of her pain inside of me (3). Over the years, she shared in passing that her parents had been killed without any de tails of how gruesome or traumatizing
As her first born daughter, I have lived and suffered deep emotional pain (7) myself, whose depth I never under stood until now. I now understand that its depth can was probably the result of con gested emotions that my mother could not release or even bear as they were too overwhelming. I am a child of a parti tion survivor. There is an ironic comfort in knowing there are a probably millions of others (8) out there like me. Grow ing up, my emotional pain (9) had no meaning, definition or container. There were times when I truly felt like I was in solitary confinement with it. I could September 2022
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The Daughter of a Partition Survivor Speaks this was for her; nor did she share what she witnessed and ingested for a year prior to the Partition when intolerance between Hindus and Muslims grew as politicians negotiated the end of Brit ish rule in India. They cared nothing about how people would be affected by their deal making (4). India was broken into two (5), “cracked into pieces” (6), as she called it, into the present day In dia and Pakistan where, the Hindu and Muslim majorities would have to move to these respective countries and live out the rest My mother lost everything dur ing the Partition, including her dream of growing up with her family in what she remembered was the beautiful town of Pind Daden Khan. She knew nothing about differences amongst Hindu’s and Muslims. She grew up loving her Mus lim brothers and sisters, members of her community, who had respect and toler ance for all faiths, all peoples and all cultures. My mother’s life was turned upside down in 1947, when she and her family had to leave their home after a fire that was intentionally started there threatening their safety. On September 21st they got on a train due to arrive in New Delhi, across the border sooner than the one they were scheduled to travel on. It barely left the station before being am bushed. The massacre of the passengers was planned.
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At times like that, the body and the mind are in two different places. Integrating Mind and Body Mindfulness means keeping the mind and the body together in the present mo ment. Unless you have a magic time ma chine, your body’s only choice is to be in the present moment. But your mind has the amazing ability to go to other places. Your mind can go to the future, wor rying or anticipating what may or may not happen. It can also go to the past, rehashing what already happened, won dering if you did the right thing, guess ing what other people thought, reliving a positive or negative experience. Stress and anxiety often result when the mind goes somewhere else.
How to Enjoy Your Tea
Mindfulness is a way of being.
Thich Nhat Hanh, famous Zen Bud dhist Master, said: “You need the prac tice of mindfulness to bring your mind back to the body and establish yourself in the moment...Suppose you are drink ing a cup of tea. When you hold your cup, you may like to breathe in, to bring your mind back to your body, and you become fully present...You are not lost in the past, in the future, in your projects, in your worries...you enjoy your tea.”
Practicing Mindfulness
There are many different ways to practice mindfulness. Mindfulness can involve a formal practice, and it can also be integrated into many of your usual daily activities. A formal practice might mean set ting aside time for a sitting meditation or mindful movement practices like walk ing meditation or yoga. However, this is notYounecessary.canbe mindful as you focus your attention on your feet planted firmly on the ground. You can practice mindful ness while eating, walking, sitting with your pet, brushing your teeth, walking in the forest...when doing just about any thing.You can transform stress and anxi ety into peace and contentment when mindfulness becomes a way of life. Ul timately, mindfulness can become a way of being where you are truly present in the moments of your life. You must be present to love. You must be present to experience peace or contentment. You must be present to feel pure joy.
Mindfulness helps reduce stress, anxi ety, worry and sleep problems. Mind fulness helps increase happiness, peace, andSoundjoy. good, doesn’t it? But what is “mindfulness?” A simple definition is very difficult. Mindfulness is a way of being. It involves conscious awareness of your current thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, along with a gentle accep tance of what you notice. Being mind ful means putting focus and attention on only what is happening in the here and now. It’s about noticing the present mo ment, allowing and accepting it as is. You’d be surprised how many mo ments of your day go by WITHOUT your conscious attention to the here and now.
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Ever had a time when you were driv ing and suddenly realized you missed or almost missed a turn, or that you were further along the road than you realized because you were driving on auto-pilot?
MINDFULNESS FOR ANXIETY RELIEF
According to John Teasdale, a leading mindfulness researcher, “Mindfulness is a habit. It’s something the more one does, the more likely one is to be in that mode with less and less effort.
Mindfulness often begins with slow ing down and consciously focusing your attention on what you can notice in the here and now with your senses: seeing, smelling, tasting, hearing, touching. You can notice how your tea cup feels in your hand, smell the aroma, feel the heat, and taste the different flavors on your tongue. As you simply notice, you become the “observer.” The mindful “observer” can simply notice physical sensations, and then be gin to observe thoughts and feelings as well, all without judging or analyzing. Observing your thoughts and emo tions in a non-judgmental and accepting way helps you approach stressful situa tions more clearly. Rather than have an automatic anxiety reaction to a distress ing event, you will be better able to mind fully choose a more objective response.
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Allow the powerful energy of Reiki to soothe and relax your mind and body. definition or container. There were times when I truly felt like I was in solitary confinement with it. I could not even define it with a psychological label. It was much deeper than that. It was ‘other-worldly’. As a teenager, I was drawn to stories of the Jewish Holocaust. I was fascinated with how survivors found meaning as well as how their children felt, what they had to bear and what they had suffered. Rachel Yehuda (10) has researched many of them. She discovered that children of Holocaust survivors carry forth the emotional pain of their parents. She has found evidence of this transmission in their DNA (11). I’m sure it is helpful for them to understand their pain and to have a container that the world holds for them. But there is no container for millions like my mother or me, my siblings or my fa ther, a partner of a Partition survivor. The Partition of 1947 is not known to the world like the Holocaust is. Most people I speak with about this have never even heard of it. Without a container, people affected by a historical tragedy can never find healing or Myclosure.mother died suddenly and unexpectedly on April 11, 2016 at the age of 80. After her death, my brother and sister and I along with my children, uncovered ac counts that she had courageously written a few years before, to give her pain a voice. She had expressed how difficult it was for her to write about this as she was reliving it while writing. It was intensely painful yet I imagine, also freeing for her to some degree. it was the truth of what my family and I had lived with all of our lives. She had finally named some of it. My father, was her only safety, her rock, yet she had a complicated relationship with him. Her struggle with him, I believe, was due to her conflict between her survival guilt and her will to live. He made it safer for her to be in a world she did not want to be in. She never felt like she belonged since her parents were killed, and he offered her a sense of belonging. She reluctantly accepted this yet struggled with it every day, and sometimes every minute of every day. I understand this now. I grew up in the midst of this tension, not understanding the cause behind it till after her writings were uncovered. The power of her truth is strangely freeing. For me, the Earth has tilted on its axis with the reality of what has been uncovered. I am processing my experience of her now through new eyes, opened by the telling of parts of her story. Yet we may never know what she suffered as a young, beautiful orphan at the hands of those (12) who she encountered after 1947. Holocaust sur vivors are not unlike my mother. They are unable to speak of the unspeakable, yet, their emotional charge and congestion as well as compensatory mechanisms meant for survival are palpable. They have had to shut down parts of themselves in order to bear living. What they are unable to process, their children and future generations will have to. As I am deeply and intensely grieving her loss, I find myself connecting with not only mine, but her grief, and the collective grief shared by millions who were impact ed by the Partition. Although overwhelmed, I must give this the voice my mother so desperately wanted to but was not able. A project called The 1947 Partition Archive (13) has gathered stories of Par tition survivors and I have find myself pouring over any stories I can find to give name to what I too carry inside of me. The pain that children of survivors carry has gone unnamed. We must find a container to recognize this mark in his tory that has gone unwitnessed by the world. Pritika Chowdhry’s art (14) pow erfully expresses the ineffable trauma of the Partition of 1947. Art and truth telling are two ways to release these memories from their cages in the individual and col lective psyche. Without this, history will surely repeat itself as it always does. Con scious transformation is sorely needed for the lineages of survivors who are living out these unspoken traumas and separa tions as life experiences in real time. My mother spent the last week of her life with my father in Krakow, Poland, the epicenter of the Jewish Holocaust. The day before her death, she visited Schin dler’s Square (15) with him and wept in his arms for the brutal loss of her mother. In the Square, she finally felt witnessed by the pictures of twenty-eight Holocaust survivors that hung on a wall facing her. Feeling witnessed by what their pictures represented on the day before her death
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For a 360-degree view that puts you at the very center of autumn in Wisconsin, dare to ascend the 100-foot-tall Mountain Fire Lookout Tower. The recently restored structure with a cab at the top looks over the seemingly boundless ChequamegonNicolet National Forest that makes up 1.5 million acres of the state’s Northwoods. The view wasn’t always this abundant, however. After decades of heavy logging and fires in this area, in the 1930s the Civilian Conservation Corps was formed and began restoring the forest to its former natural glory. Visit travelwisconsin.com.
Experts recommend adults get at least 150 minutes (two and a half hours) of mod erate physical activity a week. That means doing activities that get your heart beating faster.Ifyou do more intense exercise like running, aim for at least 75 minutes a week. Adults should also do activities that strengthen their muscles twice a week. But only about 20% of Americans meet these physical activity goals. The good news is that any physical activity is better than none. And getting active has both im mediate and long-term benefits. Physical activity can help you feel and function better. It can improve your sleep, energy level, and focus. It can help you stay at a healthy weight. It also helps prevent many diseases, including heart and blood vessel disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and depression. Regular physical activity also helps those already diagnosed with these conditions. It can work immediately to reduce anxiety and lower blood pressure.
Devil’s Lake State Park: Hanging Cliffside
It’s the most popular (and largest) state park in Wisconsin for a reason. Drive into Devil’s Lake State Park this season and you’ll be blown away by fall color. It starts at the main entrance road with a welcome tunnel of bright gold maple leaves. Just the entrance is a favorite photo-op spot, but that’s not all. Take either the East Bluff or West Bluff trails for amazing views of the park and the 500-foot-tall quartzite bluffs. These oddly shaped rock bluffs are Devil’s Lake’s signature feature, attracting pho tographers from all over to capture their unique beauty. And don’t be alarmed if you see someone hanging from the side of a cliff. Rock climbers enjoy the fall color too and climbers from across the state and beyond enjoy scaling this mountain hidden in the heart of the Midwest.
River and is known for its 500-foot bluffs and views of the surrounding wetlands and riverbank area. But no one said a trip for the best view was easy; there’s climbing involved here. The park offers a variety of trails that will take you to different lookout points. We recommend the views from Brady’s Bluff East and West. Both are under a mile long and when you get to the top, your hard work is rewarded with a stunning view. This is a picture-perfect spot for your next holiday card.
The Benefits of Hiking
Thinking about adding more physical activity to your day? Walking can be a great way to get more active. Hiking is the most popular physical activity among adults, and it’s easy to see why. It requires no special clothes or equipment, and it’s free.
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Holy Hill Basilica: A View That’s Just Divine Standing atop the observation deck at Holy Hill Basilica in Hubertus has an almost spiritual feeling. Maybe it’s the view – at 192 feet tall, you’ll see a stunning view of the Kettle Moraine Southern Unit. Or maybe it’s the history of the location. Holy Hill Basilica was declared a Shrine of Mary in 1903 and in 2006 became a Minor Basilica. History and divinity aside, there’s something to be said about the climb to the top. With 178 steps to the observation tower (the highest point in southeastern Wisconsin), it feels like a miracle when you make it to the top. Look to the east and make out the Milwaukee skyline 30-some miles away. Catch a glimpse of the fall colors spreading across the Kettle Moraine State Forest. While you’re at Holy Hill visit the shrine and chapel and walk the grounds to soak in the entire experience. If you’re feeling up to more hiking, check out the Ice Age Trail.
Regular hiking can have many health benefits. It may lower your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. It can strengthen your bones and muscles. It may help you maintain a healthy weight. It might also help lift your mood. Make this fun by going to places you enjoy, like a local parks. Bring along some one to chat with, or listen to some of your favorite music (but keep the volume low enough to hear the sounds around you).
For a more leisurely stroll with million-dollar views, leash up your furry friend and amble along the Geneva Lake Shore Path. The footpath, which stretches for 21 miles around Geneva Lake, offers beautiful views of glassy water and fall colors. We also love this path because it gives us the perfect opportunity to admire the gorgeous mansions that line the water. Whether it’s the Lake Geneva Estates, Stone Manor or the Wrigley Estates, these mansions, with their perfectly groomed lawns and fall color trees, are a sight that makes anyone’s jaw drop.
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The fitted furniture experts at On line-Bedrooms.co.uk have researched bedding colours known to keep people awake as well as looking at what colours encourage a better sleep. Overall the best colours are ones known to promote relaxation and calm ness. Cool toned colours like blues and greens are the most calming and provide tranquillity and peace making them great options for bedding.
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“Brighter colours like red and purple are not the best because it increases alertness, this is definitely something to consider when it comes to children’s bedrooms.”Bedding colours for a good night’s sleep: Blue Blue is a very calming colour and when we envision something scenic and relaxing, blue is often present - think blue skies and blue sea.
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Nic Shacklock from Online-Bed rooms said: “Nowadays a lot of people opt for white, beige and neutral toned bedding which isn’t a bad thing. These colours are actually known for promot ing comfort which of course is helpful when it comes to bedtime.
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Beige Similar to white, the neutral tone of beige bedding limits distractions and provides a sense of warmth. This creates a great atmosphere for falling asleep.
Orange Orange promotes high energy mean ing it could make you feel more ener gised, ruining your chances of falling asleep peacefully.
Purple Similar to red, purple is a very pow erful colour and encourages creativity.
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Yellow Yellow has become a popular colour for home decor in recent years, and while it looks great, you’re best keeping this out of the bedroom. Yellow is known for being overwhelming and distracting when used in the bedroom.
White More and more people nowadays are opting for white bedding because it looks chic, clean and it’s aesthetically pleasing. Because white is a neutral co lour it creates minimal distractions so it allows you to relax and doesn’t stimu late the brain. However, the experts at Online Bedrooms do warn against over using white as too much of it can make a room feel cold and uninviting - not a great environment for sleeping.
Some even argue that blue is the most calming colour of them all, making it a great bedding option, navy blue in par ticular.
stress and anxiety levels and that’s due to the greenery outdoors. The colour green invites a sense of peacefulness, perfect for drifting off to sleep.
Red One of the worst colours to have in your room is red as it stimulates the brain, promoting alertness and giving the sense of danger.
Opt for bedding colours that are known to promote a better night’s sleep.
was powerful enough to shift her identity from victim to survivor. Since the Holo caust has been named and held by the heart of the world for about as long as she has been a survivor, she was able to shift her personal paradigm. It was the closest she had ever felt to being understood. My father tells me she was very happy on the day of her death. I would venture to guess she felt ‘released’, maybe more liberated than she ever had. My hope is that she felt more whole. This is the power that being witnessed carries. My mother lived and died as part of a collective that has gone unrecognized. I feel compelled to give her story a voice. I feel a deep need to shed light on it. I want to connect with others like me who have spent their lifetime witnessing and processing the anguish of a parent who survived the Partition of 1947. Our greatest healing is always done in community. We have healed this way since the beginning of time. Consciously shedding light on the shadow (16) is the only way to truly heal and end the cycle of violence. I feel it is time to create a container for the millions of survivors of the Partition of 1947, who had the courage to continue to live, be it reluctantly. We need to enlarge this container to include us, their children and grandchildren (and the generations to come), who share a sacred contract with them and the collective trauma that permeates our cells. It is up to us to consciously and with great courage, transform and transmute their pain and replace it with love and©September2022meaning.
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You’re exercising more than you previously were, so that means you can eat more, right? It depends on your exercise level and goals, such as weight loss or weight maintenance, says Dr. Comeau.
In addition, women in particular may feel sweet cravings kick up due to the stress of workouts, says Hundt. An hour-long walk in the park doesn’t create stress in the body, but an hour-long run can kick up metabolic stress and cravings, she says.
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Feel like the Energizer Bunny after a good sweat sesh? If you’re a frequent gymgoer and you just crushed a workout, you may feel that burst of pep right after, says Dr. Comeau. “If you haven’t been exercising, you might initially feel fatigued, but after a couple of days, that energy will surge and you’ll feel more productive from working out,” he says.
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“If you’re used to eating a lot and not exercising, you may not be as hungry in the middle of the day as you were before,” he says. But if you do feel hungry, make sure you’re not misinterpreting thirst pangs, and don’t overeat just because you feel like you’re burning a ton of calories. Exercise can stimulate the metabolism when you’re just starting out, says Hundt, but your metabolism learns to adapt. For example, someone who has been sedentary but starts walking daily will see increased calorie burn, but after a while you no longer burn the same amount of calories. She recommends changing your workout frequently and adjusting your nutrition accordingly.
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By Lisa Schuetz For thousands of years in recorded history, all the great theologians, scien tists, and philosophers have agreed on one point and possibly only one point, which is: What we think about, comes about. Our thoughts are the creative energy behind what we manifest in our lives. Unfortunately, an estimated 98 percent of daily functioning and think ing is unconscious, reflexive action, otherwise known as habit. Many of us are unknowingly living a life that isn’t of our making, a life created by internal ization of the worldviews of our parents and the mass culture in which we live. Given that our thoughts determine what we manifest in life and that most of what we think is unconscious and un intentional, we cannot begin to change our lives until we discover the content of our thinking. Sadly, when most people tune in to their unconscious thoughts, they discover that the majority are selfdefeating patterns of thinking, or what I call “thought energy.” As long as our thought energy is self-defeating, we will not be able to create what we truly want in life. Only when we become aware of our self-defeating thought energy can we begin to reprogram it to support our greatest potential rather than undermine it. Though many people associate aging with purely physical events of the body, the more important aspect is the call to life’s greater task of finding where it is that our spirit lies. Aging entails more that adding years to our lives; it requires that with each passing year we become a fuller expression of who we are meant to be. Living an optimal life necessi tates growing and evolving so that our emotional age matches our chronologi cal age. By consciously taking respon sibility for how we think and navigate through life, we are able to engage life to the fullest. It is in this full engagement that the body, mind, and spirit thrive, and we live and age audaciously. To wake up to our unconscious pat terns so we can move toward full en gagement, we need a method of objec tively assessing our habits of thought. Since the body and mind are inextrica bly linked, we can use our physiology both to understand and to change our psychology. This approach is the basis of biofeedback and other self-directed modalities such as dance therapy, art therapy, and the brain-wave entrainment called neuroacoustics. These methods work by utilizing the plastic nature of our brain, that is, its inherent ability to reorganize itself in response to new situ ations or changes in environment. This quality of the human brain is called neu roplasticity.Graphotherapy is another self-modi fication method that utilizes the brain’s neuroplasticity. Graphotherapy is the application of graphology (the science of handwriting) to psychological prob lems. It is based on the existence of a bidirectional relationship between the hand and the brain, which means the brain, communicates with the hand and viceGraphicversa. gestures, which include handwriting, doodles, and drawings, are records of thought energy. These expres sive gestures offer unfiltered, uncontam inated information about our subcon scious drives, innate temperament, and possible neuroses or energy blocks. We can “read” this energy for diagnosis and manipulate it for the purpose of healing. The piece of paper on which an in dividual writes represents that person’s world. Thus how we put strokes on paper mimics how we see ourselves in the world and how we move through it. Handwriting is basically “brainwriting.” How we express ourselves on paper originates not from our hand but from neural impulses from our subconscious. Our movements on paper give us direct information into the organization of our brain and the state of our energy field, that is, the energy state of our emotions andWethoughts.canuse the bidirectional relation ship between body and mind to gain in sight into ourselves and others. In fact, most of us already do this in everyday life in the reading of voice quality and body language such as facial expres sions, gait, gesticulation, and posture. Handwriting is one of the many expres sive gestures that humans make and it is one that supplies a permanent record, a snapshot in time of the state of balance or imbalance of our body, mind, and spirit.Aflexible, integrated, balanced brain is outwardly evidenced by fluidity and
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How we adorn and embellish our writing, the extraneous qualities our strokes have, and whether there is balance or imbalance in our stroke formation provide a window into how our brain is operating and the state of balance in the body, mind, and spirit. To sum up the basics of graphotherapy, writing is a series of straight and curved lines that are either moving away from us (expansion) or moving toward us (contraction). Very generally, the goal of the prescribed hand movement exercises in graphotherapy is to create balance between the contraction and expansion or release. When in our handwriting there is balance between straightness and curvedness, bal ance between expansive movements and contracted movements, balance in the dif ferent parts of stroke formation, and a balanced use of space on the paper, we are balanced energetically and emotionally. Balance indicates adaptability and the ability to see reality, whereas imbalance indicates the opposite as unconscious fears and projections constrict us and cloud our perception. When balance is present, our core motivation is love. With imbal ance, our motivation is fear-based. Just as we appear “guarded” when assuming the posture of crossed arms and hunched shoulders, our writing strokes reflect this same contraction of energy. When our stance is outstretched arms and open hands, our handwriting shows expansive, full, rounded strokes.
6. Garlic May Prevent Alzheimer’s and Dementia
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Garlic has high antioxidants, which help prevent any oxidative damage from oc curring in your body. These antioxidant properties can help prevent certain cogni tive diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s. However, take this one with a pinch of garlic. Taking high doses of garlic supplements, however, does not mean that you will be immune to the disease. The medicinal properties of garlic can only improve health to a certain point.
This ingredient is one of the earliest performance enhancers available. Garlic was used in the olden days to alleviate weariness and boost laborers’ working hours and endurance. It was also fed to Greek Olympic athletes to boost their athletic perform ance. As discussed above, garlic can help: Cholesterol levels Lower blood pressure Boosts Reducesimmunitythelength of illness A healthy heart and body are key to keeping you fit. Ultimately, eating garlic plays an excellent role in minimizing, even if subtly, how soon you get weary when physically exerting yourself.
8. Garlic Helps Detox Your Body
Detoxification is the process of getting rid of things that don’t belong in the body. It is an important part of good health and long life. We are exposed to a wide range of chemicals and compounds daily while living in the world today. Many of these compounds are not healthy and may even be detrimental to the body. The environ ment, water, and food include: Pesticides and chemicals used in agriculture Radiation etc from nuclear plants Personal care products containing chemicals Household cleaners Other household products Garlic is a powerful detox food that promotes glutathione production by various liver enzymes. It also provides other important detoxifying components, including multiple bioactive selenium and sulfur compounds. Keep Calm and Garlic On! Now that we have discussed the health benefits of garlic, whether raw or taken as a supplement, you can take the first step to a healthier, better you. Would you like to find out more about garlic products for every occasion? Then contact us whether you prefer conveniently minced garlic, easy-to-use peeled cloves or whole bulbs. Our garlic will impart a strong, delicious taste to your cuisine! To learn more visit spiceworldinc.com. to currentsituation,doofmail and Sherry Baggerley Call (262) 523-1440 today. gracefulness in our handwriting and other movements of our body. The quality of our voice and expressive gestures such as facial expressions, gait, gesticulation, and pos ture also reflect the state of organization and integration in the brain. Thus a velvety voiced singer is sure to have a smooth gait, expressive hands, and a flowing script. A person that walks haltingly and with rigidity is sure to speak in a choppy voice and write with a non-flowing script.
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MOVE The benefits of strength training as we age
As we get older, there are inevitable functional and bio logical limitations that can cap our exercise endurance. Many older adults notice the loss of muscle mass and strength. This change is called sarcopenia. However, re searcher Roger Fielding from Tufts University has found that the best recipe for improving function and preventing this loss is through a combination of walking and resistance /strength training. The National Institutes of Health recently published a paper on the benefits of strength training as we age. You don’t have to be an Olympic athlete, run marathons, or bench press hundreds of pounds to discover the multiple ways you can experience the benefits to what building or maintaining strength can bring. We simply have to adjust our expectations. How do we do this? First and most importantly know what to expect. Find a way to approach fitness in a way that is unique to you. Move Mindfully: Low bone density and diminished muscle mass are associated with increased fall risk and fractures. Activities that promote mindful movement such as Silver Sneakers “Enerchi” and Yoga can improve strength while reducing the risk of a fall. (Enerchi and Yoga are both offered through our Revitalize Wellness Center at St. MakeCamillus.)resistance training and walking part of your daily routine. If group style classes are not your thing check out free in home or online programs. Whatever you use, (ankle weights, dumbbells, or resistance bands) establish a habit. Or as the old commercial used to say, “Just do it”. Keep it fun: Let’s face it, if we like doing something we are more apt to continue doing it. Pick something you like, volunteer, meet a friend, garden or play with the grandchildren. It all counts as exercise. And finally, set realistic goals. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Have patience and focus on the prize which is a better, healthier version of being the best “you” you can be. If you wish to join us at St. Camillus for one of our Silver Sneakers classes please call: 414-259-6310. To learn more about St. Camillus Life Plan Community and the Revitalize Wellness Program, call 414-259-6310 or visit www.stcam.com.
Our Decision Guide is designed to help you make good decisions for your future or that of a loved one. There are many factors to consider — financial security, ongoing healthcare, and over all safety and well-being. Our guide of fers many answers, however as you go through this process please feel free to contact us anytime should you require more information. Assisted Living Concerns Often adult children are suddenly required to make living arrangements for their parents that include moving to safer surroundings. Helping loved ones make good decisions about their future can often be stressful and at times even overwhelming. We understand and have gathered the following information to help you make the best decision and as sist you through the process. We offer in formation and answer several key ques tions that are often asked, and hope this will help you create a plan that makes sense for you and your loved one. What is Assisted Living? Our assisted living apartments com bine easy to maintain housing and per sonal care in a beautiful residential set ting. Trained staff is available 24 hours a day to provide support for those who need assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and medications, but do not yet require complex medical serv ices. Residents enjoy delicious, freshlyprepared noon and evening meals each day and a variety of snacks. The private assisted living apartments feature a liv ing room, bedroom, a private bathroom with walk-in shower, and a kitchenette with an apartment-size refrigerator and microwave for quick and easy prepara tion of meals and snacks. Assisted liv ing apartments share spacious common areas that include a living room, dining room and activity spaces. Assisted Liv ing residents also enjoy the many oncampus amenities that are available. How do I know when it’s time for Assisted Living? Safety first! If the home or current living situation is cause for concern, it’s time to consider a change and assisted living may be the answer. Signs you should watch for that indicate a change is needed are: personal hygiene changes, clothes worn repeatedly or not laundered, confusion with medications, poor nutri tion, reoccurring falls, isolation and/or forgetfulness. If you have noticed any of these symptoms consider moving your loved one to a community where they can receive the services and benefits of specialized care and you have peace of mind. Before moving to assisted living, residents are given a full comprehensive nursing assessment to determine the level of care needed, this will also provide per tinent information to help guide needed decisions.
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Oak Park Place offers Assisted Living and Memory Care with all the features you expect in a place to call home. Individualized services, life-enhancing amenities, and compassionate, professional staff are the foundation of all we do. Choose from a range of spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments with assistance available from staff 24 hours a day, every day. Independence when you want it, assistance when you need it. Oak Park Place. We’ll help you every step of the way. Call 414-292-0400 or wauwatosasales@oakparkplace.com.email
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Continuing Care Retirement Community As a CCRC, we feature several levels of care and living services. Residents in our rehabilitation area have the conven ience of moving from their rehab stay di rectly to our assisted living, should they require that level of care. The transition is quick, easy and relaxed because residents and family are in familiar surroundings and much of the paperwork is already in place.
Often when adult children contact us, it’s after or during a healthcare crisis, hos pital stay, during a rehab stay or a drastic health decline. In this situation you can rely on healthcare professionals to rec ommend the best setting for your family member. They have the ability to properly assess and help determine what the needs really are. The decision for the health and safety of your loved one should, of course, take precedence over the desire to return to the home of 50 years with all the memories and the multiple, unused, china sets. The recommendation and the expression of your own concern for their safety and well-being will set your fam ily on the right course. After a decision is made family members find a sense of re lief and can return to being the son or the daughter, rather than being the caretaker who is overwhelmed. Assisted Living of
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How do I approach my loved one about moving to Assisted Living?
What about Memory Care? For seniors with memory concerns, we memory care. This area of the com munity serves those with Alzheimer’s or other cognitive impairments. They have private apartments with their own private bathroom.
By Teresa Gatto, Chief Operating Officer - Clement Manor
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ily member’s wedding via Facebook Live, another attended a live stream funeral from our own chapel, and some residents used YouTube videos to learn how to knit, crochet and do chair exercises. All of our residents had the ability to tune in to weekly Mass via a live stream feed on their TVs in their apartments. We also helped some of our residents visit their doctors, when needed, via Telehealth vir tual visits. This endeavor was so successful that many of these advances in senior technology will continue to be utilized well after the pandemic. Even our Center for Enrichment community classes, which are normally inperson, were transformed to Zoom live learning. We never wanted anyone to stop leading an enriched life due to the pandemic. Although the past couple of years have had challenging moments, Clement Manor has broken down barriers to de crease the loneliness among our residents, and create meaningful connections and happiness, while staying safe and healthy along the way.
Greater technology use was associated with better self-rated health, fewer chronic conditions, higher subjective well-being, and lower depression.
Well being through movement, community inclusion, leisure education, and creative & expressive arts
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Recreation Therapy By Carolina Dietrich, Campus Recreation Therapy Manager - Clement Manor Recreation Therapy/Therapeutic Recreation Services are provided to residents with a wide range of needs and differences across Clement Manor’s five service areas. Our programming focuses on well‐being through movement, community inclusion, leisure education, and creative & expressive arts, all of which can be modified and refined to better serve the individual resident as they adjust to place ment anywhere on campus. Our recreation team has created a plan to provide services to help resident’s build or maintain their strengths in the following areas; Improved stress manage ment, community inclusion, transitioning with the resident through continuum of care, exercise promotion, knowledge and awareness of leisure opportunities, decreased symptoms of depression and anxiety, improved or maintained memory, improved communication with peers and circle of support, and improved intrinsic motivation.Asahealth care provider, evidence-based outcomes are critical to the viability of these therapies and the specific health outcomes that are a result of these inter ventions. Our team is committed to helping residents improve the quality of their lives through the therapeutic application of recreation and leisure pursuit. For more information about Clement Manor, visit www.clementmanor.com
At a time when the world was isolated during the pandemic, seniors around the globe suffered from loneliness and sadness. Clement Manor Senior Living Community in Greenfield quickly acted to ensure our residents had the option to stay in touch with family members, friends and even medical personnel every day by using different forms of Wetechnology.immediately invested in a variety of technology, such as smart devices, phones, iPads, tablets, laptops, and web-based entertainment such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. Our staff spent time with many of their residents to make Zoom and FaceTime video calls with their families, so they were always connected. One resident witnessed a fam
A senior’s residence is a place of security. Moving out of the home you spent many years creating memories can be difficult emotionally. But you might want to look at moving into a senior community as a positive move. When we are young we can’t wait to explore new things and get away from the same old –same old. We want to start making memories and planting our roots. Why not think the same way. Look at a Senior Community as an adventure, something that might bring back the great memories from when you were young and getting back into the world out there. A senior community can be a great change. You can meet new people, get rid of all the hassles of house work, and have a easier retirement life. You want to enjoy stress-free living You’ve spent your life working, keeping your home clean and cooking meals. Now it’s time to reward yourself with the freedom to do what you love and have a retirement community handle the rest. Retirement communities offer in-house dining with customizable menus, housekeeping options and more to make sure nothing gets in the way of what makes you happy. Even planning what to do with your free time is easier with scheduled events, classes and entertainment.
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GENUINE HUMAN CONNECTIONS get involved in the community
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.
Everyone has unique skills and talents they can offer their community. Maybe it’s a green thumb, an artistic side or simply a passion for pitching in wherever help is needed. Volunteering is a great way to do just that while also making new friends. Search online or ask a neighbor about volunteering opportunities in your community like tending to local gardens, tutoring kids after school or helping put together care packages for those in need.
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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.
Residential areas with more green space were associated with faster thinking, bet ter attention, and higher overall cognitive function in middle-aged women, according to an NIA-funded study. Published in JAMA Network Open, the findings suggest that green space — such as trees, flowers, grass, gardens, and parks — could be ex plored as a potential community-based approach to improving cognitive health.
Benefits of Adding Plants and Greenery to Your Space Plants and greenery are common staples in many homes. Of course they can be great for decorating rooms. But there are actually a lot of other benefits to keeping plant life around your home. Houseplants can help with everything from cleaner air to noise control. Here are some of the specific benefits and how to go about adding more plant life into your space.
As the authors noted, most of the participants were White; thus, additional re search is needed to understand how racial disparities and socioeconomic factors af fect the association between green space and cognitive function. They also noted that future studies should examine how people engage with the green space around them.This nationwide study shows that exposure to green space may support cognitive health. Moreover, the findings support the need for further research into the use of green space exposure as a possible way to reduce the risks of cognitive decline and dementia in older adults.
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Health BecauseBenefits.theyrelease oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide, plants can help to purify the air in your home. Houseplants can remove volatile organic compounds like those that come from cigarette smoke, vinyl, grocery bags, and other common household items. Studies have also shown that plants can speed recovery time for certain condi tions, sharpen focus, reduce stress, and contribute to a variety of other health ben efits.
found that the effects of green space on cognition were not significantly affected by population density. This suggests that the cognitive benefits of green space extend to various settings, such as urban neighborhoods. Previous research has shown that green space is associated with decreased pollu tion levels, lower risk of depression, and increased physical activity — all of which can positively affect cognition. In this study, the researchers found that the positive impact of green space on thinking speed, attention, and overall cognitive function could not be explained by the effects of air quality or physical activity. However, they found that the cognitive benefit of living near green space could be partly due to reduced rates of depression. This explanation is supported by previous findings that higher exposure to green space is associated with a lower risk of depression. Given that depression is a risk factor for dementia, these results also suggest that the use of green space may help reduce dementia risk.
Women living in areas with more green space had higher scores on thinking speed, attention, and overall cognitive function fers residents opportunity to remain as independent as possible while enjoying the security of 24-hour assistance if needed.
For this study, a team of researchers from Boston University, Harvard University, and Rush University’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center in Chicago analyzed cognitive test and residential green space data from 13,594 women with an average age of 61. The women were enrolled in the Nurses’ Health Study II, a longitudinal study that examines risk factors for major chronic diseases in women. The participants took online cognitive tests that measured psychomotor speed, attention, learning, and working memory. Then, using satellite image-based technology, the researchers determined the amount of green space around each participant’s home. Researchers evaluated the association between the amount of green space within walking distance of a participant’s home and their cognitive function. They found that women living in areas with more green space had higher scores on thinking speed, attention, and overall cognitive function. From a cognitive per spective, this translated to being 1.2 years younger. However, living in an area with more green space did not affect learning or working memory, which involves keeping track of information while doing a task. This finding is consistent with another study that found living in neighborhoods with green space was not associated with the size of the hippocampus, a part of the brain responsible for memory and learning. Next, the team tested several factors thought to affect cognition, including neigh borhood socioeconomic status (SES). Notably, among women living in neighbor hoods with a higher SES, the positive association between green space and thinking speed and attention, as well as overall cognitive function, was greater. They also
Avoiding a Crisis – It’s important to know you don’t need to wait for a crisis or accident to consider a move to Assisted Living. Many residents and families tour our community and learn about the program and see apartments long before any kind of health issue arises. Once they see our assisted living wing and meet the happy residents their concerns are put aside and they welcome the change. Making the transition under these conditions is more desirable and less stressful than having to react to an emergency situation.
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I want peace of mind knowing my loved one is safe and secure. We provide around-the-clock services and observation. This means you can be assured our staff is there to support your loved one and keep you informed. For each new resident we create an individualized care plan that monitors their well-being, and if changes do occur we are able to adapt and make certain they are attended to immediately and appropriately.
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High grove offers luxury one adn two bedroom independent senior apartments located on the Woodland Ridge Campus. Our spacious apartmetns incldue a patior Our non-smoking community is the perfect place to call home. Hill Crest, located on the Woodland Ridge Campus offers centrally located one adn two bedroom apartment homes fo rthe independent senior. In close proximity to all of your shopping, dining and entertainment needs, our social activities will have your social calendar full year-round. Income restrictions may apply. Located on the Woodland Ridge Campus adjacent to the Towering Woods Nature Conservancy, Crestview offers one & two bedroom apartment homes in a non-smokin, pet-friemdly (restrictions apply) community. Enjoy an indepdendent lifestyle with 24-hr. emergency maintenance available. Income restrictions may apply.
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Bell Tower Place is a non-smoking community offering elegant one & two bedroom apartment homes. Located in a quiet, residential neighborhood you are still situated in close proximity to all the modern conveniences you will need to live an independent, maintenance-free lifestyle.
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Alta Mira II offers one & two bedroom apartment homes for those 55 & older. Alta Mira II is a non-smoking community that was constructed with special features for those who may be deaf or hard of hearing. Alta Mira II offers an array of amenities and social activities for its residents. Income restrictions apply.
By Arlene Becker Yoga is one of the best exercise dis ciplines that you can do for your body. It’s excellent fitness for all ages, but it’s especially important for us as we get older. Yoga helps us to lubricate creaking joints, aides in the flexibility to contin ue with the same tasks we did when we were much younger. As we age, things like moving, lifting, getting up from a chair, and even getting out of bed, may become a challenge for many of us. “Oh my aching body” is often heard as you groan in doing something that was a snap when you were in your twenties and thir ties, or even early forties. Yoga is one of the disciplines that can help mitigate the aging of your body. It may even be de rigueur as part of your fitness routine. However, yoga might be difficult for some people. Along with the variety of yoga classes proliferating the greater Milwaukee area, there is a yoga that is geared for those who are more mature, for the Boomer generation, and older, it’s Yoga for Seniors. Yoga for Seniors, taught by Sandy Byrne at Elite Sports Club’s River Glen location, is geared in every way for the Boomer generation. Byrne is a certified Senior and Hatha Yoga instructor, and Pilates Mat instructor.
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Byrne said that generally Senior Yoga is for those 55 and over, who want to work on overall health and fitness, such as strength, flexibility, balance, and range of motion. The biggest difference between regular Yoga and Senior Yoga is that movements are done more slowly, modified for greater ease and stability, through a shortened range of motion.
Among the benefits are: the improve ment of posture, range of motion, and strength; as well as mental clarity and function; restoring joint mobility and flexibility; strengthens lung and respi ratory health; decreasing back pain; and surprisingly, even can improve foot health.Most importantly “Yoga can arrest, and may even reverse the deteriorating process that comes with aging.”
Byrne cited many examples of peo ple, even in their eighties, who’ve been helped by participating in Senior Yoga. She recalled, “I’ve heard from many in my class, and in my private sessions, that they’ve improved their balance, relieved the pain of arthritic joints, and improved the so called ‘dowager’s hump.’” The Yoga for Seniors instructor’s manual, ‘YogaFit,’ enumerates at length the many benefits of Yoga for Seniors.
Byrne concluded with some very positive news for seniors. “I have found that if people participate in Yoga for Se niors for as few as three sessions most people will achieve positive benefits in this time. Obviously even longer is bet ter, and to achieve the best and lasting results, it should be a definite lifetime part of your fitness regimen. The good news is that you can begin Senior Yoga at any time and at any level of fitness. It’s never too late to improve the health of the body.” we get
YOGA FOR SENIORS It’s excellent fitness for all ages, but it’s especially important for us as
Byrne explained how her Yoga for Seniors class is conducted. “We begin a longer warm up phase by doing simple seated exercises as I scan participants’ quality of movement. Though I am teaching a class, I treat every person as an individual, seeing what each is capa ble of at each juncture of the class.” “Then we transition from sitting, to standing, to do our ‘modern dance’ in spired leg swings. From here we move on toward larger full body movements, which may include marching in place, or a modified Yoga Sun Salutation.” Byrne emphasized, “a good teacher pays attention to each of her students and what’s going on with their bodies. Each class is based partially on what my stu dents tell me and I design the class with their input in mind.” She spoke of some of the other Yoga moves made in the class to help her se nior participants. “Rolling our shoulders back and down, and lifting our chests is energizing. The classic Yoga movement ‘Downward Facing Dog’ is weight bear ing and helps to build bone.”
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Memory, Forgetfulness, and Aging: What’s Normal and What’s Not?
Asking the same questions over and over again
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In general, it’s best to start with a physician’s assessment. Depending on your situation, or that of your loved one, you can find the right level of assistance. When help with daily tasks is needed — taking medicines, bathing, dressing, meals, transportation and housekeeping — an assisted living residence can be the answer.
It’s our privilege to support your loved one.
I didn’t notice Dad repeating himself so much the last time I was here. Do you remember when it started? Some changes may not be what you think. Occasional forgetfulness does not nec essarily indicate dementia. Before you raise the issue of what needs to be done, talk to your parent and the primary caregiver about your concerns.
Getting lost in places a person knows well Having trouble following recipes or directions
Talk with your doctor to determine whether memory and other cognitive prob lems, such as the ability to clearly think and learn, are normal and what may be causing them. Signs that it might be time to talk to a doctor include:
Some families find a conference call is a good way to talk together about the pros and cons of each option. The goal of this call is to come up with a plan that works for everyone, especially your parent. If the decision involves a move for your mom or dad, you could, even from a distance, offer to arrange tours of some places for their consideration.
Trained professionals provide this assistance while helping preserve an individual’s independence. For 135 years and counting, Eastcastle Place offers a full continuum of care in Milwaukee’s vibrant East Side. Our 5 Star rated facilities offer high quality care and staff to resident ratios above industry standards and continues to be a dynamic retirement community. As a member of Leading Age Echelon Program , Eastcastle Place is passionate about providing a high level of excellence in care and service to our residents.
How do I know when someone needs assisted living?
Older adults, or those with serious illness, can choose to: Stay in their own home or move to a smaller one
Eastcastle Place has specially designed memory care support where you’ll find advanced therapies and specialized care programming for those with a memory related diagnosis.
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily care, but not as much help as a nursing home provides. Assisted living facilities range in size from as few as 25 residents to 120 or more. Typically, a few “levels of care” are offered, with residents paying more for higher levels of care.
Try not to sound critical when you raise the subject. Instead, mention your par ticular worry, for example, “Mom, it looks like you don’t have much food in the house—are you having trouble getting to the store?” and explain why you are asking. Listen to what the primary caregiver says about the situation and whether he or she believes there are problems.
The decision about whether your parents should move is often tricky and emotional. Each family will have its own reasons for wanting (or not wanting) to take such a step.
It’s normal to forget things once in a while as we age, but serious memory problems make it hard to do everyday things like driving, using the phone, and finding your way home.
Try to follow your suggestions with practical help, and give specific examples of what you can do. For example, you might arrange to have a personal or home health aide come in once a week. You might schedule doctors’ appointments or arrange for transportation.Insomecases, you may have to be forceful, especially if you feel that the situation is unhealthy or unsafe. Do not leave a frail adult at risk. If you have to act against the wishes of your parent or the primary caregiver, be direct and explain what you are going to do. Discuss your plan, and say why you are taking action.
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Older adults and their families have some options when it comes to deciding where to live, but these choices can be limited by factors such as illness, ability to perform activities of daily living (for example, eating, bathing, using the toilet, dressing, walking, and moving from bed to chair), financial resources, and personal preferences.Makinga decision that is best for your parent—and making that decision with your parent—can be difficult. Try to learn as much as you can about possible housing options. What Is Assisted Living?
Move to an assisted-living facility Move to a long-term care facility Move in with a family member
Discuss what you think could be done. For example, you could ask: Would you like me to arrange to have groceries delivered on a regular basis? Do we need to get a second opinion about the diagnosis? Can you follow the medication schedule? Would you like some help with housework?
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Keep in mind that leaving a home, community, and familiar medical care can be very disruptive and difficult for the older parent, especially if they are not enthusiastic about the change. You might first want to explore what services are available in your parents’ community to help them in their home—including home health care, housekeeping, personal care, and transportation services.
Exact arrangements vary from state to state.
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Assisted living residents usually live in their own apartments or rooms and share common areas. They have access to many services, including up to three meals a day; assistance with personal care; help with medications, housekeeping, and laundry; 24-hour supervision, security, and on-site staff; and social and recreational activities.
For families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, it can be easier to cover for the person—doing things for him or her, filling in information in conver sations, and so on—than to acknowledge what is happening.
Our Heartfelt Connections Program provided by our Skilled Care Specialists work closely with residents, families and staff members to develop the best care plan in a supportive, purposeful environment. This builds a sense of comfort through nurturing mind, body and spirit with stimulating activities and personal guidance each day.
Becoming more confused about time, people, and places Not taking care of oneself —eating poorly, not bathing, or behaving unsaf
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Many older adults worry about their memory and other thinking abilities. For ex ample, they might be concerned about taking longer than before to learn new things, or they may sometimes forget to pay a bill. These changes are usually signs of mild forgetfulness — often a normal part of aging — not serious memory problems. What’s normal forgetfulness and what’s not? What’s the difference between normal, age-related forgetfulness and a serious memory problem?
As a caregiver, you can provide support by helping an aging friend or relative get the care they need. A few good questions to help you start the conversation with the primary caregiver are:If you thought there might be a change in Aunt Joan’s condition, whose opinion would you seek?
You might have to have a serious talk with your family members. One family may decide a move is right because the parents can no longer manage the home. For another family, the need for hands-on care in a long-term care facility motivates a change.Inthe case of long-distance caregivers, the notion of moving can seem like a solution to the problem of not being close enough to help. For some caregivers, moving a sick or aging parent to their own home or community can be a viable alternative. Some families decide to have an adult child move back to the parent’s home to become the primary caregiver.
It’s important to keep your body and mind healthy to enjoy these years to their fullest. The key to healthy aging is maintaining a healthy lifestyle. There are five essential science-backed elements to living a healthy lifestyle at any that any age, which continue to serve as a strong foundation for health and daily well-being as we age. The 5 essential elements of healthy aging are: Diet
Sleep Yes, sleep is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle! Sleep is restorative; while you’re catching Z’s, your body repairs any cellular damage that occurred during the day and reboots your immune system. A good night’s sleep also supports memory, mood, and concentration. Older adults who don’t get enough sleep are more suscep tible to depression, memory loss, nighttime falls, and infection.Insomnia becomes more common as we age. To make sure you’re getting good quality sleep, build a healthy sleep routine and stick to it. Go to bed at the same time every day, keep your bedroom as dark as possible, and avoid caffeine and alcohol in the evening. If you’re struggling with any of these five elements of healthy aging, ask for help. Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have about your health, reach out to the staff in your community, or confide in a trusted friend or family member. The most important thing to remember about aging is that none of us should do it alone. Take advantage of the support systems around you and ask for help when you need it.
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Some people assume that cognitive decline is a natural byproduct of aging, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Practicing good habits for your cognitive health can prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia, improve memory, and minimize those pesky “senior moments.”
Many Americans consume far more sodium, sugar, and fat than they should, but following a healthy diet can become even more challenging as we age. Make sure your diet is largely composed of whole foods, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and good sources of protein. If cooking for yourself becomes an obstacle, take advantage of your senior living community’s dining room. The menus are cre
The later decades of your life can be among the most rewarding. You have more free time to devote to hobbies and people that make you happiest. You may be bless ed with the joys of becoming a grandparent. You have more wisdom, patience, and confidence than you did when you were younger. And you have the perspective to know not to take any of it for granted.
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ExerciseRegular exercise is one of the most important elements of physical and mental well-being at any age. And contrary to popular assumption, it only becomes more important as we get older. Maintaining your physical fitness will help you retain independence, prevent injury, and can provide relief from chronic illnesses such as arthritis and diabetes.If you don’t already have a fitness regimen, read our tips for how to start an exercise routine after age 60.
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The good news is that following the other four essential habits of healthy aging will naturally support brain health. In addition, find ways to keep your brain active every day. Try new things, learn a new skill, read books, play games, and engage in meaningful activities like volunteering.
Loneliness is among the biggest dangers to your health — especially later in life. Social isolation increases risk for depression, anxiety, dementia, and even early mor tality. Maintaining an active social life can certainly become more challenging as we age, but that just means it’s even more important to make this area of your life a priority. Set up weekly calls or visits with family members, go on walks or get meals with friends, and find ways to get involved in your community.
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Sleep Needs, Patterns Change With Age
Sleep needs change over a person’s lifetime. Children and adolescents need more sleep than adults. Interestingly, older adults need about the same amount of sleep as younger adults -- seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Unfortunately, many older adults often get less sleep than they need. One reason is that they often have more trouble falling asleep. A study of adults over 65 found that 13 percent of men and 36 percent of women take more than 30 minutes to fall asleep.Also, older people often sleep less deeply and wake up more often throughout the night, which may be why they may nap more often during the daytime. Nighttime sleep schedules may change with age too. Many older adults tend to get sleepier ear lier in the evening and awaken earlier in the morning.
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Many people believe that poor sleep is a normal part of aging, but it is not. In fact, many healthy older adults report few or no sleep problems. Sleep patterns change as we age, but disturbed sleep and waking up tired every day are not part of normal aging. If you are having trouble sleeping, see your doctor or a sleep specialist. There are treatments that can help. Treating Sleep Disorders Once You’ve Been Evaluated Based on your sleep evaluation, your doctor or sleep specialist may recommend individual treatment options. It is important to remember that there are effective treatments for most sleep disorders. If you are diagnosed with a sleep disorder, your doctor may suggest specific treat ments. You should ask for information to find out more about your condition and
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There are two types of sleep: non-rapid eye movement -- or NREM sleep -- and rapid eye movement -- or REM sleep. NREM sleep includes four stages, ranging from light to deep sleep. Then we go into REM sleep, the most active stage of sleep when dreaming often occurs. During REM sleep, the eyes move back and forth be neath the eyelids and muscles become immobile. We cycle through the NREM-REM stages of sleep approximately every 90 minutes.
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Researchers believe that two body systems -- the sleep-wake process and our cir cadian biologic clock -- regulate our sleep. They program our bodies to feel sleepy at night and awake during the day. The sleep-wake process works by balancing the amount of sleep a person needs based on the time spent awake. Our circadian biologic clock is a 24-hour body rhythm affected by sunlight. It regulates hormones such as melatonin, which is secreted dur ing the night and promotes sleep, and other processes like body temperature. Sleep ing at a time that is in sync with this rhythm is important for healthy sleep.
Not sleeping well can lead to a number of problems. Older adults who have poor nighttime sleep are more likely to have depressed mood, attention and memory prob lems, excessive daytime sleepiness, more nighttime falls, and use more over-thecounter or prescription sleep aids. Poor sleep is also associated with a poorer quality of life.
There are many possible explanations for these changes. Older adults may produce and secrete less melatonin, the hormone that promotes sleep. They may also be more sensitive to -- and may awaken because of -- changes in their environment, such as noise.Older adults may also have other medical and psychiatric problems that can affect their nighttime sleep. Researchers have noted that people without major medical or psychiatric illnesses report better sleep.
We all look forward to a good night’s sleep. Sleep allows our body to rest and to restore its energy levels. Without enough restful sleep, not only can we become grumpy and irritable, but also inattentive and more prone to accidents. Like food and water, adequate sleep is essential to good health and quality of life.
People with restless legs syndrome, or RLS, feel like there is tingling, crawling, or pins and needles in one or both legs. This feeling is worse at night. See your doctor for more information about medicines to treat RLS.
Insomnia is the most common sleep problem in adults age 60 and older. People with this condition have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Insomnia can last for days, months, and even years. Having trouble sleeping can mean you: Take a long time to fall asleep Wake up many times in the night Wake up early and are unable to get back to sleep Wake up tired Feel very sleepy during the day Often, being unable to sleep becomes a habit. Some people worry about not sleep ing even before they get into bed. This may make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep.Some older adults who have trouble sleeping may use over-the-counter sleep aids. Others may use prescription medicines to help them sleep. These medicines may help when used for a short time. But remember, medicines aren’t a cure for insomnia. Developing healthy habits at bedtime may help you get a good night’s sleep.
People with sleep apnea have short pauses in breathing while they are asleep. These pauses may happen many times during the night. If not treated, sleep apnea can lead to other problems, such as high blood pressure, stroke, or memory loss. You can have sleep apnea and not even know it. Feeling sleepy during the day and being told you are snoring loudly at night could be signs that you have sleep apnea.
Some specialists believe medications also can be useful early in your treatment, and if necessary, you can use them from time to time if you have trouble falling asleep.
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Very often, people who suffer from movement disorders during sleep such as rest less legs syndrome or periodic limb movement disorder are successfully treated with the same medications used for Parkinson’s disease. People with restless legs syn drome often have low levels of iron in their blood. In such cases doctors often pre scribe supplements.Treating REM Behavior Disorder.
Periodic limb movement disorder, or PLMD, causes people to jerk and kick their legs every 20 to 40 seconds during sleep. Medication, warm baths, exercise, and relaxation exercises can help.
If you think you have sleep apnea, see a doctor who can treat this sleep problem. You may need to learn to sleep in a position that keeps your airways open. Treat ment using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device almost always helps people with sleep apnea. A dental device or surgery may also help. Movement Disorders and Sleep Restless legs syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder, and rapid eye move ment sleep behavior disorder are common in older adults. These movement disorders can rob you of needed sleep.
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Dental Devices. If you have a mild case of sleep apnea, sometimes a dental device or appliance can be helpful. Surgery. If your condition is more severe and you don’t tolerate other treatments, your doctor may suggest surgery to increase the airway size in the mouth and throat. One common surgical method removes excess tissue from the back of the throat.
Treating Movement Disorders
People who are diagnosed with sleep apnea should try to lose weight if possible, but often they may need other treatments as well. Adjusting your body position dur ing the night may benefit you if you experience sleep apnea more often when you lie on your back. The CPAP. The most effective and popular treatment for sleep apnea is nasal con tinuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP. This device keeps your air passages open by supplying a steady stream of air pressure through your nose while you sleep. To use the CPAP, the patient puts on a small mask that fits around the nose. Air pressure is delivered to the mask from a small, quiet air pump that sits at the bedside. The patient not only wears the mask at night but also during naps, since obstructions can occur during these times as well.
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Rapid eye movement, or REM, sleep behavior disorder is another condition that may make it harder to get a good night’s sleep. During normal REM sleep, your muscles cannot move, so your body stays still. But, if you have REM sleep behavior disorder, your muscles can move and your sleep is disrupted.
ways your sleep. Therapies You may want to try limiting excessive noise and/or light in your sleep environ ment. Or, you could limit the time spent in bed while not sleeping, and use bright lights to help with circadian rhythm problems. Circadian rhythm is our 24-hour inter nal body clock that is affected by sunlight. Relaxation techniques also may be helpful in reducing physical and emotional ten sions that can interfere with sleep. There are also cognitive therapies aimed at changing attitudes and concerns people may have about insomnia and not being able to sleep well.
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Maybe you are tired of planning and cooking dinners every night. Have you considered potluck meals? If everyone brings one part of the meal, cooking is a lot easier, and there might be leftovers to share. Or try cooking with a friend to make a meal you can enjoy together. Food delivery services are yet another option. You could also look into having some meals at a nearby senior center, community center, or religious facility. Not only will you enjoy a free or lowcost meal, but you will also have some company while you eat. Problems chewing or swallowing food? Do you avoid some foods because they are hard to chew? People who have problems with their teeth or dentures often avoid eating meat, fruits, or veg etables and might miss out on impor tant nutrients. If you are having trouble chewing, see your dentist to check for problems. If you wear dentures, the den tist can check the fit. If food seems to get stuck in your throat or is hard to swallow, it might be that you don’t have enough saliva in your mouth. Or, there may be other reasons, including problems with the muscles or nerves in your throat, problems with your esophagus, or gastroesophageal re flux disease. Talk to your doctor about what might be causing your swallowing issues.
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Once you have decided on your budg et, look for grocery store advertising in the newspaper or online to see what is on sale. Try to plan some meals around fea tured items and consider purchasing ex tra nonperishables such as canned goods when they’re on sale. Use coupons when possible and ask your grocery store staff if they have a senior discount or loy alty rewards program. Consider buying store-brand products, which are often the same as more expensive brand-name ones. Focus on buying healthy and inex pensive produce. Many nutritious fruits and vegetables — such as bananas, ap ples, oranges, lettuce, green peppers, and carrots — may be reasonably priced. Give cooking a tryVegetable stir fry It’s never too late to learn some cook ing skills or refresh those you might not have used in a while. Search online to find information on basic cooking tech niques and recipes. Borrow cookbooks with simple recipes and instructions from your local library or try an adult education cooking course. TV cooking shows might be helpful, too, especially if they show you step by step how to prepare and cook foods. Some meal de livery systems also include step-by-step instructions and pre-portioned ingredi ents. If you have questions about cook ing, your local grocery store may even have cooking coaches available who can help.
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You may also want to consider an assessment by a geriatric care manager. Geriatric care managers can provide an initial assessment as well as assistance with managing your case, including crisis management, interviewing in-home help, or assisting with placement in an assisted living facility or nursing home. More about geriatric case managers can be found in the Resources section below. What should I look for in independent living facilities? What you need from independent living depends on your own unique situation. Where would you be most comfortable? Here are a few things to keep in mind: It’s all about the people No matter what type of independent living facility you consider, you want to make sure you connect with peers and feel comfortable in the community. When you visit the area, talk with some of the residents. Are they people you’d like to know better? Are some of your favorite hobbies or activities available? Are support services timely, with staff friendly and accessible?
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You will want to consider housing where both your current and future needs can be met. Do you have family or other support available nearby? Traditionally, family has provided the backbone of caregiving support for older adults. In today’s times, though, family may not be as readily available due to distance, work, children, or other commitments. Even if family members can commit to caregiving, they might not be able to fill in all the gaps if physical and medical needs become extreme. The more thought you put into your future, the better chance your needs will be met.
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Level of Care No one can predict the future. However, if you or a loved one has a chronic medi cal condition that is expected to worsen over time, it’s especially important to think about how you will handle health and mobility problems. What are common com plications of your condition, and how will you handle them? Are you already at the point where you need daily help?
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Consider a professional assessment Depending on your current level of care, you may already have had an assessment through your medical team. This can cover your medical issues and concerns as well as issues related to activities of daily living. If not, you may want to ask for a referral.
Finances Making a budget with anticipated expenses can help you weigh the pros and cons of your situation. Alternate arrangements like assisted living can be expensive, but extensive in-home help can also rapidly mount in cost, especially at higher levels of care and live-in or 24-hour coverage.
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Even if you are completely independent at this time, circumstances can change. It pays to think a little about your current location and accessibility of your current home. For example, how far is your home from shopping, medical facilities, or other services? If you can no longer drive, what kind of transportation access will you have? Can your home be easily modified? Does it have a lot of steps, stairs, or a steep hill to navigate? Do you have a large yard that needs to be maintained?
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The Berkshire Independent Senior Apartments are designed to specifically meet the changing needs of today’s se niors. Our comfortable units are an ideal option for those who no longer want the responsibility and upkeep of a house but still desire privacy, security and inde pendence.
MARIA LINDEN 2735 W. Greenfield Ave Milwaukee, WI 53215 414www.marialindenseniorliving.com384-3800
CHAI POINT 1400 N. Prospect Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 ovation.org414-289-9600
A luxury high-rise apartment build ing overlooking Lake Michigan, Chai Point offers both beauty and service to older adults. Located in the center of Jewish cultural and community activi ties, you’re right where you want to be. Choose a 1-, 2- or 3-bedroom apartment from a variety of floor plans.
SARAH CHUDNOW CAMPUS 10995 N. Market Street Mequon, WI ovation.org262-478-150053092
Convenient Downtown Location Free Parking- secure Entr y System Beauty Salon-Community Room Social Activities QUALITY SUBSIDIZED SENIOR HOUSING Senior Living At Its Finest! 801 Nor th East Ave Waukesha, WI 53186
One and two bedroom apartments in a three-story building with a senior center, nutrition center, elevator access, surface and underground parking, porches, coin operated laundry, and controlled access entry system.
You will experience the comfort and convenience of home with stateof-the-art amenities and individualized services that are available to meet your lifestyle needs. We offer Independent Plus, Assisted Living and Memory Care services.Located in the charming Cedarburg with its historic downtown and area barns, Hamilton House will be a cozy, country chic senior living community. Located just across from Webster Mid dle School on Wauwatosa Road, your new home will feel like an extension of the community you have known and loved for years. Hamilton House will in clude 82 independent and assisted living apartments and 28 memory care apart ments with upgraded features. A garden ing room and patio will give residents an opportunity to grow plants and flowers, or just enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Our spacious common areas, fitness room and crafts areas provide many opportu nities to stay active, socialize and enjoy life together.
ST ANNE’S SALVATORIAN 3800CAMPUSN92nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53222 stannessc.org414-463-7570
MILWAUKEE CATHOLIC HOME 2462 North Prospect Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53211 www.milwaukeecatholichome.org414-224-9700
“Picture yourself at Brenwood having FUN”. We have a lot of Fun activities like, miniature golf, dart baseball, bingo, card and many more. Your HEAT AND HOT WATER ARE INCLUDED! Also included are a bank, beauty shop, craft & hobby room, guest suite, elevator service, computer room, surface & underground parking, and a controlled access entry system. Pets allowed.
St. Anne’s offer a full spectrum of services: assisted living (residential care apartment complex), enhanced assisted living (community-based residential facility), short-term rehab, long-term skilled nursing, memory care, and re spiteThecare.multi-acre campus includes a large park that features a pond, a beauti ful new pavilion, and patios. Inside ame nities include a beautiful chapel, activi ties rooms, lounges, spa, and many other benefits and services.
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VMP MANOR PARK 3023 S. 84 Milwaukee,St.WI 53227 vmpcares.com414-607-4322
Caring, respect and a dedication to excellence are at the heart of everything that occurs at Milwaukee Catholic Home, a CARF-CCAC accredited retirement community in operation since 1913. The organization prides itself on the commit ment to providing older adults with ex ceptional service and care at all levels, including independent and assisted liv ing, skilled nursing and intergenerational adult day programming.
abhomes.net At Tudor Oaks we offer a senior life style that reflects what’s important to you and customized to meet your idea of se nior living at every life stage. From our beautiful apartment homes to assisted living and healthcare, Tudor Oaks offers the best in amenities, service and care. Join us for lunch and a tour to experience what we call, Classic Senior Style!
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VMP Senior Care community that pro vides a full continuum of care, including independent living apartments, assisted care, nursing care, short-term rehabili tation services, physician clinics, and ventilator care. VMP’s full continuum of care provides benefits to residents and family members because they never need to do another search for a commu nity when their health conditions change, and they can get medical care right on campus.Monthly rental options are also available. VMP’s Senior Community Club is open to residents and communi ty, offering in-house events, classes, and off-campus trips. BRENWOOD PARK 9501 W. Loomis Road Franklin, WI 414-427-849953132
HAMILTON HOUSE W76 N629, Wauwatosa Rd Cedarburg, WI 53012 hamiltonhouseseniorliving.com262-326-1534
S77COMMUNITYW12929 Mc Shane Drive Muskego, WI 414-525-650053150
REILLY-JOSEPH COMPANY 1661 North Water Street, Suite Milwaukee,509 WI 53202-6377 414-271-5201 The Reilly-Joseph Company is a pri vately owned and operated apartment development firm, established in 1970. The company operates apartment complexes in the communities of Menomonee Falls, New Berlin, Pewau kee and Waukesha, Wisconsin. Premiere apartment communities are Village Square Townhomes, Apple Glen Apart ments, Hunters Ridge Apartments & Townhomes, Stone Creek Apartments, as well as the award winning senior re tirement community, Hawthorne Terrace in Wauwatosa.Ourphilosophy is that a cheerful en vironment makes a cheerful resident. We pride ourselves in providing well-main tained buildings and superior service to our residents.
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.
Greenfield WI 53228 414-545-2222 | 62+ Hill Crest at Woodland Ridge 3993 S. Prairie Hill Lane Greenfield WI 53228 414-5463081 | 55+ Prairie Hill at Woodland Ridge 3953 S. Prairie Hill Lane Greenfield WI 53228 414-604-2222 | 55+ Bell Tower Place 7760 S. 51st Street Franklin WI CrestviewGranville414-423-698353132|55+Heights6840W.GranvilleCircleMilwaukeeWI53223414-357-6740|55+atWoodlandRidge3904S.PrairieHillLane
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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Take a tour of our innovative enhanced assisted living facilities or visit our renovated chapel. Call 414-463-7570. Caring for people since 1876.
Our residents enjoy their indepen dence with a wide array of modern ame nities both in their individual apartment homes and within The Providence Place community.TheProvidence Place is a non-profit independent Christian Senior Commu nity built on a six-acre parcel of land lo cated at 815 Washington Street in Graf ton, Wisconsin. We’ve worked hard to design a quality living environment that promotes fellowship, wellness and in dependence in a Christian atmosphere; and we’re excited about the opportunity to serve your residential needs. We in vite you to call for a personal tour to day! We always say, “You’re going to love it here.”
STEEPLE VIEW 12455 W Janesville Road Muskego, WI steepleview.org414-525-550053150
The company currently operates 11 apartment complex in the communities of Cudahy, Mequon, Milwaukee, Wauke sha, West Allis, and West Milwaukee. The apartment complexes provides affordable and accessible subsidized housing to low income senior citizens age 62 and older, 2 complexes provide affordable and ac cessible subsidized housing for the phys ically disabled, and 1 complex provides affordable and accessible housing for se niors age 55 and older. We pride ourselves in providing safe, secure, well maintained, barrier free af fordable housing for our senior and dis abled residents.
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CANTICLE COURT 3201 S. Lake Drive, St. Francis, WI 414-744-5878canticlejunipercourts.org53235
Come to Milwaukee Catholic Home for our annual “Spring into Wellness” Health Fair on Thursday, March 16th from 10 am - 3 pm at 2462 N. Prospect Avenue. The event includes free health screenings such as blood pressure checks, diabetes testing, cholesterol pre-screenings, and eye exams, as well as massages, reiki, door and raffle prizes, goodie bags, and more! Contact Linda Cardinale at 414.220.3216 or lcardinale@milwaukeecatholichome.org to learn more. See what’s new at St. Anne’s. St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus 3800 N. 92nd Street, Milwaukee 53222 www.stannessc.org
If you’re recovering from illness or injury, even simple tasks—like navi gating stairs, preparing meals, staying on top of medications, and completing household chores—can feel unmanage able if you’re not yet ready for them. Our team of nurses and healthcare pro fessionals provides 24/7 care to help you get better as quickly as possible.
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BECKER PROPERTY SERVICES, LLC11520 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon, WI BeckPropSvcs@aol.com262-240-940653092
Greenfield WI 53228 414-541-0000 | 55+ Clare Heights 717 W. Holt Avenue Milwaukee WI 53215 414-744-2510 | 55+ We offer affordable, independent se nior housing for those 55 and better. When considering a Horizon com munity for your home, please be sure to contact the on site manager and ask about the calendar of activities held at that specific property.
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PROVIDENCE PLACE 815 Washington St, Grafton, WI theprovidenceplace.org262-377-990053024
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.
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JUNIPER COURT 3209 S. Lake Drive, St. Francis, WI 414-744-5878canticlejunipercourts.org53235
Becker Property Services is a private ly owned and operated real estate firm specializing in consulting, development, and management of affordable multifam ily housing, established in 1984.
Spacious Efficiency and Numerous Multi-Style One-Bedroom Apartments. Independent apartments for applicants 55+ years. 18740224-998-8408ARIAWBluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI ariabrookfield.com53045
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.
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.
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HORIZON MANAGEMENT SERVICES1-800-280-1188 lease@horizondbm.com Highhorizonseniorhousing.comGroveatWoodlandRidge3940S.PrairieHillLane
Byline: Jan Rupnick is the director of public relations for CRL Senior Living Communities. CRL owns and operates state-of-the-art senior care residences that deliver the highest quality, cutting-edge level of care in specially designed therapeutic environments. The company meets the needs of seniors with independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer’s/dementia care communities.
Spacious Efficiency and One-Bed room Apartments. HUD subsidized independent apartments for applicants 62+ years of age or persons with dis abilities.
Steeple View is an active 55 and bet ter Christian community. Its mission is to promote, maintain and preserve a safe, life enhancing, Christian based in dependent adult living community. Steeple View’s Christian community cares for one another, while offering residents independence, security and a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyleing a home.
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PEACE OF MIND FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES 5325 West Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee Wisconsin 53214 peaceofmindfuneralhome.com414-453-1562
OAK PARK PLACE 1621 Rivers Bend Wauwatosa WI 53226 oakparkplace.com414-292-0400
Peace of Mind was created to assist families in giving them an affordable option when making arrangements for funerals or cremations. By eliminating the high cost of operating a large funeral home, we are able to pass along substan tial savings to the families we serve.
VILLA ST. FRANCIS – ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE 1910 W. Ohio Ave., Milwaukee Villastfrancis.org414-649-2893
EASTCASTLE PLACE 2505 E Bradford Ave Milwaukee, WI 53211 eastcastleplace.com414-939-7619
Mission Creek is an industry leading assisted living community in the heart of Waukesha. Our campus allows each resident to enjoy life to the fullest with the peace of mind that our care team is always there to support them when need ed. We cultivate a culture and home-like environment to attract the best health care professionals and caregivers to ensure that each resident is treated like family.
A specially designed neighborhood to serve the special needs of individu als living with Alzheimer’s disease, de mentia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. With our SPARK Lifestyle program, a Montessori-inspired philos ophy for care, we create a specialized, life-enriching environment that affords each individual maximum self-expres sion. The staff is committed to deliv ering a quality of care that meets the resident’s physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.
Sponsored by the Felician Sisters, Vil la St. Francis offers assisted living and memory care. Spacious one-bedroom apartments with kitchenette, studio plus and studio units each with a private bath room and refrigerator. RN on staff Monday - Friday plus LPN available seven days a week and 24/7 staffing. Medication and diabetic management plus assistance with all cares. Transportation to doctor’s ap pointments and group trips. On-site so cial worker, nurse practitioner, podiatry, audiology, dentistry and vision services. Three meals served daily with scratch cooking. Catholic Mass and full Life En richment program. We can accept people with under a year of private pay funds and Medicaid.
The Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc., is a nonprofit agency committed to supporting the suc cessful delivery of aging programs and services in 70 counties and 11 tribes in Wisconsin. We provide aging lead agen cies in our service area with training, technical assistance, and advocacy to en sure the availability and quality of pro grams and services to meet the changing needs of older people in Wisconsin.
Azura Memory Care is a premier provider of memory care services and programs across the state of Wisconsin. From homelike settings to transforma tional programming, our memory care assisted living communities provide a safe and nurturing place for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Recognized as Wisconsin’s Dementia Care Experts, our team is pro vided advanced education in dementia care through our exclusive MOSAIC by Azura training and engagement pro gramming, helping those we serve expe rience moments of joy every day!
THE AUBERGE AT BROOKFIELD 1105 Davidson Rd. Brookfield, WI 53045 262-641-9020 aubergebrookfield.com
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At our 5-Star-rated Health & Reha bilitation Center, we work with Milwau kee’s finest hospitals and physicians to offer a full spectrum of senior rehabili tation services and specialized medical treatment for chronic conditions. Under the direction of our medical director, our interdisciplinary team of devoted skilled nurses and therapists are here to help in dividuals meet any care goals through memory care, rehabilitation or skilled nursing. Our Health Center has achieved a Deficiency Free Health Survey for three consecutive years.
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Assisted Living and Specialized Mem ory Care Services. Friendly neighbors, caring staff, fresh meals made by an ex pert chef, comfortable living spaces and spacious apartments. Helping hands to provide support when needed.
AZURA MEMORY CARE 8772 S Mayhew Dr. Oak Creek, WI 53154 azuramemory.com414-301-4898
THE AUBERGE AT OAK VILLAGE W128N6900 Northfield Dr. Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 262-532-0800 aubergeoakvillage.com
MISSION CREEK OF EDEN 3217 Fiddlers Creek Dr. Waukesha, WI missioncreekofeden.com262-832-102053188
Allied Senior Services has been do ing business since 1989. We have been endorsed by many large groups and their leaders. Allied Senior Services is a full service insurance agency handling many types of insurance from several compa nies. We meet your individual needs by shopping for the best product and the best price. Independent representatives, lo cated in various areas of the state, provide excellent, convenient service for you.
UNIVERSAL CONSIGNUNIVERSALuniversalserviceswi.com262-257-0850SERVICESTRANSPORTATION262-257-0250universalserviceswi.comW/US414-397-5987universalconsignment@gmail.com
SMART MOVES 9910 W Layton Avenue, Suite 6, Greenfield, WI 53228 smartmovesforseniors.com414-526-5242
MIDWEST SENIOR SELECT, INC. 11518 N. Port Washington Rd. Mequon, WI 414-241-366253092
12660RENT-A-DAUGHTERW.NorthAvenue Brookfield, WI 53005 www.rent-a-daugher.com262-754-0550 Rent-A-Daughter is a family owned business dedicated to providing reliable home care and companionship services. We care about people who need assis tance to remain independent, wherever they are. Our home care assistance is customized to meet your needs with flexible hours. Personal care, house keeping, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, shopping and compan ionship are some of the services we offer. We specialize in older adults, disabled, convalescing, and those with Alzheimers. Hourly, daily or weekly respite assistance is available.
Smart Moves offers compassionate moving services for seniors. We bring a personal touch to the moving process while providing an insured and honest service for individuals and families. We begin with a consultation to learn more about what you need and how we can help. Estimates and consultations on our services are free.
We’re on a mission to promote the quality of life of our communities by empowering others and working to gether to creatively solve unique health and long term care needs.
As a representative of American Re public Insurance Services, it’s my job to help you understand the risks and op tions you face with regards to your life and health insurance needs. After all, the decisions you make today will have a tremendous impact on your lifestyle and the retirement dollars you have worked so hard to save MIDWEST AUDIOLOGY CENTER, LLC 4818 S76th Street Greenfield Dr.414-281-8300DouglasKloss Quality Hearing Healthcare CosmeticallyServices. appealling designs availavle. Offering the latest hearing aid technology sales and service.
At Midwest Senior Select, Inc. We un derstand that finding the best affordable Health or Life insurance protection plan can be confusing, frustrating and expen sive, especially as we get older. That’s why we’ve done the “Homework” for you Representing Se lected Major Insurance Companies For Medicare Supplements, Medicare Ad vantage Plans, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, Long Term Care, Final Ex pense Life, Annuities, Under 65 Major Medical Plans, Health Or Life For Under 65.
HEAR 10243WISCONSINWNational Ave. West Allis, WI hearwi.org414-604-220053227 Hear Wisconsin is a nonprofit that helps infants, children, and adults with hearing loss by eliminating communi cation and language barriers through personalized services, technology, and education.Because there is no one right way for every person or family to cope with the challenges of hearing loss, HEAR Wis consin provides services across the spec trum of communication and technology options. At HEAR Wisconsin, clients have the opportunity to make decisions and select a treatment plan that best meets their needs and goals. Our diverse team of professionals in cludes Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists, Sign Language Interpret ers and Wisconsin’s only Certified Au ditory-Verbal Therapist, as well as other specialists in Deaf education and assis tive technology.
Contact:www.allied-senior-svcs.com414-545-7878AnnaMarie
AMERICAN REPUBLIC INSURANCE SHERRY N27w23960BAGGERLEYPaulRd Ste 1 Pewaukee, WI 53072 262-844-4152 eservices.com/agent/sherrybagwww.americanrepublicinsuranc gerley
Specializing in Senior Moving and Transportation
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ALLIED SENIOR SERVICES 7421 W. Becher Street
MY CHOICE WISCONSIN 10201 West Innovation Drive Ste Wauwatosa100 WI carewisc.org1-800-963-003553226