MHL
JUNE 2022 - fREE PUBLICATION
Est 1992
MODERN HEALTH AND LIVING
hello summer summer events
7 Simple Ways to Drink More Water
get grilling Healthy Twist for your burgers the long-term health benifits vegetarians & vegans
understanding pollen summer allergies 5 Stretches and Exercises That Improve Posture senior community moving feature 4 Reasons Tomatoes Can Upset Your Stomach
A GUIDE TO HEALTHY LIVING FOR MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN AND SENIORS
TIRED OF THE GOOEY MESS? There IS a better option.
Never worry about your loose dentures again. Stop trying to hold your dentures in place with messy adhesives. InPlace™ will allow you to secure your teeth and say “goodbye” to adhesives forever. Visit our dental practice and discover how life-changing and affordable implant-retained overdentures can be.
Call today for a consultation.
1469 S. 70th St | West Allis, WI 53214 ʕʔʎ (414) ʗʒʐ ʑʗʎʎ 383-5833
wisconsinsmiles.com For more information, please visit teethinplace.com InPlace Comprehensive Treatment Options exclusively feature the LOCATOR® Attachment and other products from ZEST Anchors LLC. g ȆȄȅȇ (M/K@BD HR @ SQ@CDL@QJ NE 9$23 MBGNQR ++" 9$23 @MC +." 3.1 @QD QDFHRSDQDC SQ@CDL@QJR NE 9$23 (/ 'NKCHMFR ++" KK QHFGSR QDRDQUDC
Editors Note Finally the weather is where it should be after what felt like a really cold spring. Summer is here and my calendar is already completely filled up with fun events I never miss. Summertime weather should make it easy for you to make a few healthful changes in your life. More than ever, people are becoming health conscious. Healthier options are now available in food, housing, gardening, transportation and even clothing. I’m meeting quite a few people who have made good changes in their diets and lifestyles and only a few years ago the very same people were resisting the small changes they now embrace. Oatmeal for breakfast, whole wheat bread, less meat, taking walks instead of sitting in front of a television, complementary medicine are some topics popping up in conversations with friends and neighbors. I’m pleased to hear this because it is why we have this newspaper. We are here to help you get healthy. We carefully consider the articles we publish and we cover a variety of health related issues in an effort to help you learn about the choices you can make about your health. The show house is complete and ready to view. Thanks to MKE Lifestyle magazine for once again choosing to feature one of my rooms in their June edition. So much work was put into this year’s show house. All the designers really rallied together to get this massive home done. The owner was so involved and really helped out at every turn. So grateful, thanks Andy! So please come and visit for this amazing cause. Gala tickets are still on sale, and other fun events all for breast and prostate cancer research. www.breastcancershowhouse.org/events Thank you so much for choosing our paper. We appreciate your input as well as the contributions from our friends in the health care field. Have a great June and stay healthy!Thanks to all our advertisers and readers! Stay healthy!
AmandaLewis
MHL
MODERN HEALTH AND
JUNE 2022 - fREE PUBLICATION
Est 1992
LIVING
hello summer summer events
JUNE 2022 EDITION
publishers editor graphic design advertising
Lewis Media Group Amanda Lewis Malberry Media Tom Delgado Barry Lewis
5 Stretches and Exercises That Improve Posture senior community moving feature 4 Reasons Tomatoes Can Upset Your Stomach MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN AND
W KH V N F R O E W D VRX O +HDO Z K U X R \ O LJK W RI
SENIORS
%H LQVSLUHG
distribution manager Jerry Kornowski Marlys Metzger travel editor Barry Lewis founder
contributers The Ommani Center, Livestrong.com, Environmental Nutrition, Nutrition Action Health Letter, Columbia/St. Mary’s, Ascension, Eye Care Specialists, Aurora, Alexian, Eye Physician Associates, Brothers Village, Ye Olde Pharmacy, NIH, Jensen Health and Energy, Foot Solutions, Allergy and Asthma Centers, Tudor Oaks, Active Care Rehab, Greensquare Center for the Healing Arts, Midwest Audiology, Integrative Family Wellness Center, Universal Services, American Camp Association, Home Instead, Manor Care, Tops, Dr Zhou, Captel and MCFI contact For information on advertising or to submit articles call, 414-659-6705 or 608-237-6000, or email mhl@wi.rr.com. Subscriptions are $20 per year. Thanks for reading MHL. disclaimer MHL is published on the first of each month . The articles in this publication are in no way intended to replace the knowledge or diagnosis of your doctor. We advise seeing a physician whenever a health problem arises requiring an expert’s care. thanks Special Thanks! To all the local professionals that provide us with articles containing new information and keeping all our readers informed of the latest in healthy living. images 123RF.com, Istock.com
Lewis Media Group | www.modernhealthandliving.com
/RYH DQG DFFHSW DOO DVSHFWV RI \RXUVHOI
staff
understanding pollen summer allergies
get grilling Healthy Twist for your burgers the long-term health benifits vegetarians & vegans
A GUIDE TO HEALTHY LIVING FOR
MHL STAFF
7 Simple Ways to Drink More Water
$11 58$1( &HUWLÀHG ,QWHJUDWHG (QHUJ\ DQG &U\VWDO +HDOHU $XWKRU , FUHDWHG 7KH ,QQHU /LJKW 0HWKRG WR UHOHDVH SHUIHFWLRQLVP DQG DOLJQ \RX WR \RXU LQQHU OLJKW 0\ H[SHULHQFH ZLWK $QQ¶V ZRUN LV QRWKLQJ VKRUW RI H[TXLVLWH DQG SRZHUIXO 5RVH .
/X[ (WHUQD +HDOLQJ Ǥ /X[(WHUQD+HDOLQJ FRP
3HZDXNHH :LVFRQVLQ DQQ#/X[(WHUQD+HDOLQJ FRP JUNE 2022 MHL
>[hW ^[XW fa fZW 8g^^Wef 7hWdk 6Sk Z D tŝƐĐŽŶƐŝŶ ŝƐ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůLJ ŚŝƌŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĨŽůůŽǁŝŶŐ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶƐ͗
/Z d ^hWWKZd ͮ , >d, Z dŽ ǀŝĞǁ Ă ĨƵůů ĚĞƐĐƌŝƉƟŽŶ͕ ĂƉƉůLJ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ŽƚŚĞƌƐ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůLJ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͕ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ǀŝƐŝƚ
Ǥ Ǥ
12 the RED xpress Msrch 2017
MHL JUNE 2022
your golf game just got better Callaway, Odyssey golf introduces new products to enhance your game
stroke. This unique head shape delivers the outstanding MOI properties that you would expect from a mallet. However, this shape uniquely combines a more forward CG positioning that delivers the tight dispersion of a blade, for putts that stay on line. All these design characteristics are available in three proven options for better aim: a Tour Lined version, Triple Track Alignment, or a classic, unlined model. The new Odyssey Toulon Design Putters are fundamentally driven to combine rare beauty, obsessive attention to detail, exacting precision, and Tour-proven performance. From compelling new head shapes, featuring our new deep diamond groove face milling, to a new stunning Tour Satin Black finish, new split weight forward weighting configuration, and their latest generation Stroke Lab shaft, this collection delivers the highest qualities that Odyssey could imagine for milled putters. Key Details and Pricing Product at Retail Date (All Putters): 2/4 Tri-Hot 5K Pricing: $399.99 Eleven: $299.99 Toulon: $449.99 White Hot OG: $269.99
REVA Golf Balls
Odyssey golf introduces new tri-hot 5k, eleven and toulon putters
The new Tri-Hot 5K performs unlike any other blade, and Eleven redefines performance in a mallet Tooday Odyssey, the #1 Putter in Golf, announced its new Tri-Hot 5K, Eleven, and Toulon Putters, along with new versions of their major-winning White Hot OG lineup. Each of these offerings will be available at retail on February 4. Odyssey developed Tri-Hot 5K with an audacious goal, to introduce a new blade putter construction that outperforms a mallet, in a classic shape that the best players on TOUR love. We’ve moved the CG positioning forward and leveraged new materials in ways that have never been realized in a putter. Stainless steel, tungsten, and 6061 aircraft grade aluminum have all been meticulously crafted to re-invent what a blade can accomplish. Using massive amounts of tungsten, they’ve developed an inertia level exceeding 5000 IZZ for incredible forgiveness that’s unmatched in the blade category, all while moving the CG closer to the face. This spectacular combination promotes improved performance in speed control, spin control, speed consistency on off center hits and a much tighter downrange dispersion that limits off-target spin. Odyssey Eleven combines their legendary White Hot insert, still the #1 insert on Tour, with their major-winning Stroke Lab shaft to improve the consistency in your
Designed For Women To Unlock Your Distance The new Callaway REVA is engineered for women who want to increase their distance, launch the ball higher, and have more fun out on the course. It promotes longer, straighter shots, and it’s easy to hit with an oversized construction that conforms to the rules of golf. If you want to play with more confidence, than you need to try the new REVA. Features & Benefits Long & Straight Our Tri-Blend Ionomer Cover is specifically designed for women to maximize distance and forgiveness from their swing. It’s built for longer, straighter shots from ball speed, high launchand low spin. Easy To Hit Promotes higher ball flight and consistent contact with an oversized construction that conformsto the rules of golf. REVA is engineered to give you more confidence on every swing.
Callaway golf new chrome soft golf balls
Chrome Soft is better for everyone, with new Precision Technology to create their best performing and most consistent golf balls Callaway>>page 47
X GNHBD HRBNMRHM RDQUDR FNUDQMLDMS§ETMCDC OQNFQ@LR SN EQ@HK RDMHNQR @MC @CTKSR VHSG CHR@AHKHSHDR D B@QD ENQ SGD VGNKD ODQRNM @MC VDKK§ADHMF NE @KK AX NEEDQHMF RDQUHBDR SG@S OQNLNSD HMCDODMCDMBD~ U@KTD CHUDQRHSX~ @MC HMROHQD RDKE§@CUNB@BX
VVV LXBGNHBDVH NQF LGK ³««§´±®§««®° ²¬¬
DHS Approved 10/15/2020
MHL JUNE 2022
ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ¢ȱ ȱ ǰȱ ȱ¢ ȱ ȱ ǯ
every summer has a story come explore elkart lake
You’re not just visiting one of the greatest race tracks in the world, you’re visiting one of the greatest areas in the world. Elkhart Lake in Sheboygan County is full of beautiful scenery, great shopping and top-notch recreation. If you’ve been here before, you know what we mean. If this is your first trip to the area, make your plans with this guide of great places to stay, shop, eat, and party.
Road America
Located in Wisconsin’s scenic Kettle Moraine, Elkhart Lakes’s Road America Inc. is one of the world’s fastest racing tracks.
WeatherTech Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints June 17-19, 2022
The WeatherTech® Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints® return to Road America June 17-19, 2022. The June Sprints have been held every year at Road America since 1956. The 67th WeatherTech® Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints® at Road America will feature everything from showroom stock to highly modified purposebuilt race cars from nine distinct race groups. View photos from 2021 to see the impressive race cars that competed last year. With Road America’s park-like setting, trackside viewing, up-close access to drivers and teams, and legendary cuisine appealing to drivers and fans alike, it’s no wonder the June Sprints® remains one of the nation’s premier amateur sports car racing events. The June Sprints race weekend in beautiful Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin features affordable fun for families and racing enthusiasts alike. Make it a weekend of outdoor enjoyment by camping on-site on one of Road America’s 1,000+ campsites. Children 16 and under receive free general admission with a paying adult to all Road America season race events. Ticket prices vary by day starting at just $25! Veterans, Active Military, Reserves and Retired Members with ID can also enjoy the WeatherTech® Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints® for free. Click the PROMOTIONS tab below or visit the Road America Ticket Promotions page for all the details.
FAST, FAMILY FUN AT AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARK OF SPEED!
4 MILES OF FITNESS Bike, Walk or Run the 4-Mile Track course
every Monday & Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. for just $5/person!
SUNSET CRUISING
NASCAR CUP SERIES KWIK TRIP 250 PRESENTED BY JOCKEY MADE IN AMERICA AND NASCAR XFINITY SERIES HENRY 180 June 30 - July 3, 2022
The NASCAR Cup Series Kwik Trip 250 presented by JOCKEY Made in America returns to Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin for the July 4th weekend in 2022. NASCAR races feature thrilling door-to-door and wheel-to-wheel action through stage racing, which ensures more highlight-reel moments during a race, increases the sense of urgency, and emphasizes aggressive racing and strategy. Watch NASCAR’s future stars race against each other – including up and coming drivers like Cole Custer, Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell, and Erik Jones battle it out with superstars such as Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr., and 2021 Road America Winner, Chase Elliott, on the storied 4-mile, 14-turn road circuit. Road America has a legendary history of featuring brilliant racers on a challenging circuit that easily separates the good from the great drivers. Road America was voted 2021 Best NASCAR Track in America by USA Today Readers and is your Wisconsin home for NASCAR racing! The NASCAR schedule for the Road America weekend will feature the NASCAR Cup Series Kwik Trip 250 presented by JOCKEY Made in America on July 3rd joined by the NASCAR XFINITY Series Henry 180 on July 2nd. The race schedule will also be bolstered by the Trans Am Series by Pirelli and the Mazda MX-5 Cup which will host multiple races during the weekend. Race fans also also check out the Road America Challenge at the Plymouth Dirt Track on Thursday, June 30. Bring the entire family to Road America to celebrate the July 4th weekend! Kids 16 and under get free general admission to all Road America season racing events with a paying adult at the gate even for the NASCAR Cup Series! Ticket prices vary by day starting at just $30! Make it a weekend of affordable fun by camping on-site on one of Road America’s 1,000+ campsites. Learn more at ROADAMERICA.COM.
MAY-OCTOBER Get an up-close look at Road America’s legendary race circuit from the comfort of your own car.
Elkhart Lake, WI 800-365-7223 RoadAmerica.com Official Vehicle of Road America JUNE 2022 MHL
7 simple ways to
Drink More Water These simple ways to drink more water include carrying a water bottle with you and adding fruit for a healthy flavor boost.Did you know that just by implementing a few simple ways to drink more water, you can transform how you feel on a daily basis? The health benefits of proper hydration include more energy, better digestion, more stable blood pressure and heartbeat, a cushion for organs and joints, and much more. You can literally sip your way to better health! It can be difficult to remember to drink enough water throughout the day. Let’s explore these simple ways to drink more water and get hydrated together! Keep a reusable water bottle with you One of the easiest ways to drink more water is simply to give yourself the option at any given time during the day! Have one or two reusable bottles around, keep them filled with ice and water, and take them with you to work, on errands or walks, when you travel, etc. There are so many different colors and styles of bottles to choose from, and many people like to decorate their bottles with stickers or decals, so it’s like an accessory that makes a style statement! Add flavored drops or fruit infusions to your water It can be hard to drink a lot of water if you find it boring. Try keeping a pitcher of infused water in your fridge so you can mix it up from time to time! There are plenty of tasty infused water recipes, from cucumber-lemon to cranberry-orange to grapefruit-rosemary. You can also explore flavored water drops and tablets, which often contain electrolytes for an extra boost. Drink a glass when you wake and before each meal If you can get into the habit of drinking a full glass of water at certain points in the day, you’ll eventually find it effortless. Starting your day with a glass of water has lots of benefits: it helps your MHL JUNE 2022
body and brain wake up, boosts your mood, and helps control hunger. That also makes it a good reason to drink water before meals, as it will help you feel full more quickly. Use an app or visual reminders For those who find themselves getting sucked into their tasks and forgetting to eat or drink along the way, some extra reminders can help! Download a hydration app to remind you to drink water and track your intake. Or, post sticky notes in visible places (like on your computer, on the bathroom mirror, and by the front door) reminding you to down a glass or grab your bottle. Eat water-rich foods You can’t get all (or even most) of your water from food, but it can certainly help! Munch on watermelon in the summer, sip brothy soups in the winter, and snack on salads and fruits whenever the mood strikes. Make smoothies and mocktails Instead of reaching for sugary sodas or juices, learn some healthier low-sugar drink recipes you can whip up when you want a fancier drink. Check out our hydrating summer drink ideas, from green smoothies to agua fresca to mojito mocktails. Find your favorite tea Tea is an underrated beverage these days, with more people choosing coffee instead. But tea is such a versatile (and healthy!) way to boost your water intake. Opt for a warm cup of herbal, decaf, or fruity tea when you don’t want caffeine. Choose a cup of antioxidant-rich green or white tea when it’s early enough for a small energy boost. Mix up a frothy matcha latte when you want something more indulgent. Sip chamomile before bed. With tea, there are so many interesting and simple ways to drink more water!
Healthy Twists for your burger Fire up the grill with these lighter, more nutritious burger options. These healthy burger recipes have options for everyone, whether you’re catering to vegans and vegetarians or meat-eaters looking to eat a little lighter.Grilling season is upon us again! This summer, mix up your backyard BBQs and picnics with some delicious healthy burger recipes, including some for vegetarians. In this article, we’re sharing ideas to fit any taste and Memorial Day cookout menu. Black bean burgers Black bean burgers are one of the most popular healthy burger alternatives out there. Instead of buying a frozen version, try this healthy recipe for delicious fresh
flavors and a hint of spice. Black beans come with a whole host of health benefits, from helping control blood pressure to supporting healthy bones. They’re also a great source of plant-based protein and fiber! Turkey burgers Poultry is generally agreed to be healthier than red meat, so a turkey burger could be an option for meat-eaters who’d like a lighter patty. Try this recipe, which mixes in shredded zucchini for an extra healthy touch. Turkey burgers contain much fewer calories and less fat than beef burgers and have a milder flavor, making them the perfect blank canvas for a variety of toppings. Portobello mushroom burgers This healthy burger recipe doesn’t require much “recipe-ing” at all! Just whisk up the marinade, soak your portobello caps for 15 minutes, and you’re ready to grill. The texture is deliciously firm and moist — along with the umami flavors, you won’t miss the meat with this one. Mushrooms are low-calorie and full of healthy vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Classic veggie burgers What could be a more fun way to eat your veggies than in burger form? The beauty of this veggie burger guide is that it lets you customize your healthy burger recipe however you want it (or based on whatever you need to use up in your fridge). You’ll choose one to three soft veggies (e.g., sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, zucchini, etc.), a cooked grain (e.g., rice or quinoa), a legume (e.g., beans, lentils, or chickpeas), a dry ingredient like oats or bread crumbs, and then bonus ingredients like herbs, spices, and seeds. With this guide, you can make your veggie burgers unique every time! Tuna burgers For an easy pescatarian burger option, try these tuna burgers. They’re easy to make with canned tuna, and the flavor comes from a combination of herbs, spices, and garlic. Tuna is a good source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. However, it’s best to limit your tuna intake to no more than once per week since mercury contamination can be a concern with many types of fish. Homemade burger buns No matter what healthy burger recipes you choose for the patties themselves, you also need something to put them on! Instead of choosing white bread buns without much nutrition, try baking your own. This burger bun recipe uses half whole-wheat flour for extra fiber and protein and half all-purpose flour to still keep them light and fluffy. You could also use a whole-grain bun from the store, an English muffin, or a lettuce wrap for your burger to keep them extra nutritious.
made-to-order or grab & go
Sandwich Bored?
Visit the Co-op and get out of your rut! 4 s t o re s i n Me t ro M i l w a u ke e 24 h o u r o n l i n e s h o p p i n g w w w . o u t p o s t . c o o p for info
JUNE 2022 MHL
june is “national cataract awareness month”
Eye MDs review cataract treatment process By Cheryl L. Dejewski An accompanying article in this month’s issue looks at the causes, symptoms and risks of cataracts. This story examines the treatment process. Why you need a lens implant “During cataract surgery, once the cloudy lens (about the size of an aspirin) is removed, an artificial lens implant (IOL) needs to be placed permanently inside the eye to restore focusing ability, peripheral (side) vision, and depth perception. ‘Monofocal’ IOLs are like miniature internal contact lenses set for a single prescription power—usually to provide clear vision in the distance for driving, watching TV, and
other tasks. Most patients with these lenses still need reading glasses or bifocals. ‘Advanced technology’ IOLs reduce dependence on glasses by adjusting for astigmatism and/or providing multiple focusing zones. Your surgeon should help you determine which type of IOL is best for your eye, budget and lifestyle. They should never make you feel pressured. If they do, seek a second opinion,” says Brett Rhode, MD, an eye surgeon with thousands of cases under his surgical cap. How the surgeon prepares “We take the results of your pre-operative tests and enter information regarding the length of the eye and curvature of the cornea into a special computer that calculates which prescription IOL would best restore your vision to pre-cataract levels. We then customize the type of implant and surgical technique to fit your needs—taking into consideration overall health, any diabetic or retinal problems, lifestyle, and other factors,” says Daniel Ferguson, ophthalmologist and partner at Eye Care Specialists. Fellow partner and skilled surgeon Daniel Paskowitz, MD, PhD, adds, “We never lose sight of the fact that even though we have performed tens of thousands of cataract procedures, each patient is unique and must be treated as so.” What happens during surgery? “Cataract surgery is performed on an outpatient basis using local anesthesia (often just drops to numb the eye). Typically, a no-stitch, self-sealing micro-incision is made to remove the cataract and insert the lens implant. Utilizing these advanced techniques, the procedure itself usually takes only about 10-15 minutes and total time at the outpatient surgery center is about 2-3 hours,” says Michael Raciti, MD, an eye care specialist who conducts continuing education lectures for peers. What happens after surgery? “After surgery, patients go home to resume most activities within hours, and their vision noticeably improves within days. Most people are so pleased with seeing things brighter and clearer, that they can’t wait to have their other eye done,” notes Mark Freedman, MD, senior partner at Eye Care Specialists. Six reasons to consider having cataract surgery 1. Vision improvement can enhance quality of life (ability to read, write, watch TV, perform chores and hobbies, etc.) and reduce psychological distress (worry and frustration). “Removing cloudy cataracts can also increase the amount of light and color which enters the eye, thus positively impacting cortisol, melatonin, and mood levels,” states Brett Rhode, MD. 2. “In one study, people who had their cataracts removed and replaced with imVISION>>page 45
REAL HEALTH & FITNESS
W61 N513 Washington Avenue
Cedarburg, WI 53012 JUNE 2022 MHL 11
5 Stretches and Exercises That Improve Posture Try these stretches to help relieve pain and stay flexible. Most of these stretches and exercises that improve posture can be done while sitting or standing, depending on your level of ability.How often do you stop to think about your posture? With all of the time we spend working at a desk or table, driving, or sitting while watching TV, it can be easy to forget how important posture is to our overall health. Here are a few stretches and exercises that improve posture that you can implement in your daily routine to help you feel more energized and avoid the pain that can often accompany poor posture. As with any new physical activity, be sure to check in with your doctor before trying any of these stretches or movements!
Chin tucks Shoulder rolls Standing forward bend Seated side bend Cat cow Read on to learn more about how to perform these stretches and exercises that improve posture! Chin tucks You can try chin tucks while standing or sitting, just about anywhere! Sit up straight, then pull your chin straight back toward your spine. After holding that position for a few seconds, gently jut your chin out in the opposite direction and repeat. This stretch targets the vertebrae in your neck to prevent them from tilting forward, which can cause neck pain and headaches. Shoulder rolls This is a mobility exercise you can do practically anywhere. You simply shrug your shoulders forward in an exaggerated motion up toward your ears and then back down, then again in the other direction. Doing this a few times will help reduce stress and tension and improve circulation in your shoulder joints. Standing forward bend Standing with your feet a little wider than shoulder-width apart, clasp your hands behind your back and bend over at the waist as far as your shoulders and hips will allow. Even if you can’t stretch very far in this position, it can help stretch out your back, calves, and hamstrings. Seated side bend If you’re able, this stretch is typically performed while in a seated cross-legged position. Place your left hand flat on the floor and use your right arm to reach over your head and lean over to your left and then repeat on the other side. If you’re unable to sit on the floor, you can try a variation of this stretch while seated in a chair. This exercise stretches the muscles between the ribs, lengthens the abdominal muscles, and improves flexibility in the spine. Cat cow This pose, popular in many styles of yoga, involves curving and arching the spine while in an all-fours position. Inhale and drop your abdomen toward the ground with your chin up. Then exhale, curl your spine, and bring your chin to your chest. This exercise can also be done while standing if that’s more comfortable. Just bend your knees slightly, place your hands on your legs and continue with the movement. Spending just a few minutes a day working on these stretches can help improve your posture and mobility.
Q H W K V J L 8 / W H / G D R / <RXU
6HQLRU 'LVRXQW
8QSDFNLQJ &OHDQ 2XW 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ
5LJKWVL]LQJ 2UJDQL]LQJ 3DFNLQJ 0RYLQJ (VWDWH 6DOHV &RQVLJQPHQW 6KRS
P_kXaV cvanX /PaXcmn P $mVCa X P ,CL^ Ä !cuP Uc m =PCm n
81,9(56$/ 6(59,&(6 6(1,25 5(/2&$7,21 /2*,67,&6 0$1$*(0(17
vvv paXuPmnC_nPmuXLPnvX Lc`
=PCmn Xa oWP pnXaPnn cU P_kXaV /PaXcmn Ê § § __ nPmuXLPn paNPm caP mccU 7XnLcanXa kmP`XPm nPaXcm `cuXaV Lc`kCa|
subtle and come and go in the early stages. This means that symptoms may not be noticed or taken seriously by family and friends Some signs that there may be problems: *Forgetting names of family and important events (especially if recent) *Frequent falling *Staring *Losing empathy, being insensitive to the feelings of others *Word problems; not finding the right word, replacing nouns with “it”, “that thing”, “stuff”, etc. *Problems with organizing and planning *Obsessive, ritualistic behaviors With pleasant Summer temperatures comes thetime, urgerude, to become more Be*Uncharacteristic behaviors: being sad all the anxious, lossactive. of interest fore in summer heathobbies, takes over, encourage your senior to engage in light physical activprevious activities, or friends ity,*Easily such as frustrated, walking. blames others Regular a favorite exercise for seniors, is one of the most effective forms *Moneywalking, and number problems of activity delivers interactions substantial health benefits are andsome improves heart health, ac*Illness,that medication or depression conditions that mimic cording to the AmericanOnly HeartaAssociation. symptoms of dementia. doctor can diagnosis if it is dementia or another conWalking is easy start and continue, the lowest dropout rate of any dition. Having a fulltomedical workup can and treatita has medical condition or determine if it physical activity. The American Heart Association even offers Walking Clubs, which is dementia. allow participants connect withARE others who share similar goals, lifestyles, WHAT KINDS OFtoTREATMENTS AVAILABLE FOR COGNITIVE DECLINE? schedulesThere and hobbies – and it for is currently nodo cure for free. dementia but there are non-drug and drug treatments The can recommended level ofthe moderate aerobic exercise is 150 minutes per week; which help with slowing symptoms of dementia. according to an AHAcan survey, of American adults reach thatdisease. goal. Brain stimulation help only slow 15 thepercent progression, especially early in the Walking little asthat 30 are minutes a day your senior lovedasone improve Engagingfor in as activities creative or will makehelp a person think such word games, circulation, cholesterol and bloodare pressure, and weight loss. matching, orlower learning new information valuable as promote long as the person doesn’t get To makebecause walking even enjoyable for your senior loved one, try this light frustrated it is too more difficult for them. exercise today. The Leg Curlto is remain designed to helpIsolation make walking climbing stairs Socialization is important engaged. can beand decreased with viseasier forfamily a senior. what to do: events, going to senior centers, or connecting its from andHere’s friends, attending 01 others Stand through behind aFacebook sturdy chair, holding on for balance. Lift one leg straight back with or Skype. without bending knee or Exercising 30 the minutes a day 5 times a week, eating a healthy diet, and managing pointing thesuch toes.asBreathe in or slowly. chronic diseases diabetes high blood pressure can help slow the progres02 Breathe out, slowly bringing the heel up toward the buttocks as far as possion. sible. Decrease stress with familiar routines and environments. Stress doesn’t cause de03 Bend from thethe knee, keeping hips still. The leg you are standing on should mentia, butonly can worsen symptoms. be Medication slightly bent.may help improve mental function, mood, or behavior. For some, the 04 Hold position for 1 second. drugs donepezil (Aricept), tacrine (Cognex), rivastigmine (Exelon), and galantamine 05 Breatheare in,helpful slowlytolowering the foot to symptoms the floor. of mild to moderate demen(Razadyne) delay some of the Repeat 10(Namenda), – 15 times. may be prescribed for treatment of moderate to severe tia.06. Memantine 07 Repeat Disease. 10 – 15 times with the other leg. Alzheimer’s Antidepressants, antianxiety, and antipsychotics may be pre08 Repeat – 15 more times anxiety, or hallucinations. scribed to treat10 depression, excessive with each leg. Consider getting a pedometer for your senior. Encourage them to clip it to their belt in the morning and wear it all day long. Wearing a pedometer is a simple way to keep track of daily steps. They may be surprised at how many steps they take each day while walking, running an errand, and even doing chores around the house. Have your loved one keep a daily log of their steps and motivate them to set small fitness goals each week. At Home Instead Senior Care serving the North Milwaukee County area, we know that simple activities like walking can stave off or reverse frailty in seniors, prevent against balance disorders and falls, and generally improve physical and emotional well-being. To incorporate light physical activity such as walking into your senior loved one’s lifestyle, consider enlisting a Home Instead CAREGiver, who can serve as a walking companion or transport your senior loved one to the mall, local museum or a community garden for some scenic exercise. For more information about helping seniors lead more active and healthy lives, please call Home Instead Senior Care of Milwaukee at (414) 882-5464, or Like us on Facebook. You can also find more information about physical activities for seniors on Caregiverstress. com.
improve your health by walking
d,hZ^ z D Z , ϯϬd, &ZKD ϯͲϳWD͘ t t/>> >^K ,K^d/E' E KW E ,Kh^ KE ^ dhZ z WZ/> ϭ^d &ZKD ϭϬ D dK ϯWD͘ dK Z^sW KZ ^ , h> zKhZ W Z^KE > dKhZ >> t E z d ϮϲϮͲϯϲϳͲϮϵϳϱ
,ĞƌŝƚĂŐĞ >ĂŬĞ ŽƵŶƚƌLJ ŽīĞƌƐ /ŶĚĞƉĞŶĚĞŶƚ >ŝǀŝŶŐ͕ ƐƐŝƐƚĞĚ >ŝǀŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ DĞŵŽƌLJ ĂƌĞ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ
Ϯϵϳϱ sŝůůĂŐĞ ^ƋƵĂƌĞ ƌŝǀĞ ,ĂƌƚůĂŶĚ͕ t/ ͮ ,ĞƌŝƚĂŐĞƐĞŶŝŽƌ͘ĐŽŵ
If you own a small business and can’t afford advertising, we have a solution for you. We are looking for people to deliver MHL to 10-15 places once a month in exchange for advertising space in this paper. It takes approximately 1-2 hours to make these drop offs and we will select the distribution points to be in your area.
Call for details. 414-659-6705 MARCH 2017 MHL 27
JUNE 2022 MHL 13
Lifestyle
the Well Being
“An Ancient Medicine For Modern Times” Earn an accredited Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine wth a Bachelor’s in Nutrition or a Master’s Certification in Acupuncture. Online, Evening and Weekend Classes Available Become an Acupuncturist in 2 1/2 years
/HDUQ &KLQHVH 0HGLFLQH ,QFOXGLQJ $FXSXQFWXUH 7XLQD 0DVVDJH 7UDGLWLRQDO +HUEDO 0HGLFLQH
Financial aid is available for those who qualify
Please call for additional information or to schedule a tour 800-593-2320 6232 Bankers Road 6KHUPDQ $YHQXH UG )ORRU
5DFLQH :, &DPSXV (YDQVWRQ ,/ &DPSXV 6232 Bankers Road, Racine, Wisconsin 53403 | 8950 Gross Point Road, Skokie Illinois 60077 Bankers 6KHUPDQ $YHQXH UG )ORRU *Financial aide available for 6232 those who qualify Road
Approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Wisconsin Educational Approval Program. Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
14 MHL JUNE 2022
Dr. William Dunbar, President of Midwest College
Redefining Health
Reflections on the Texas School Shooting By Kalpana (Rose) M. Kumar, M.D. Given the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas (1) of 19 little children and 2 teachers by an 18year-old troubled child, we must pause and reflect on what the collective cause of this horror could be. There are clues in every tragedy that point to its root cause just like the cause of our illness lies embedded within it. We are not a medical system that explores this context for healing, or a society that seeks out roots of the problems that plague us. We look for quick fixes and move on. We project our shadow onto one another and absolve ourselves of responsibility. We have become a society of indifference. We have stopped growing and deepening. To heal the times we are in, we must deepen our understanding of how life works once again, and what it means to have arrived at an era when mass shootings (massacres) are normalized as our superficial values and Patriarchal structures are heading towards impending collapse. Our indifference towards one another, towards Nature and our own nature for the past many decades is at a tipping point that can no longer being ignored. I see indifference as the opposite of love. It is a coping mechanism that the COVID Pandemic has amplified and dredged up in our behaviors towards one another in our society. We must begin to heal this inner deadness by having the courage to look in the mirror, at own our shadow, and especially the parts of us that we don’t like and project onto others, and embark on a journey of self- discovery, insight and self-knowledge. This is very difficult but rich work that requires much courage. If we don’t live from this intention and calling, we will have betrayed our life on Earth, where we are meant to offer something of our authenticity to the world. Even a small offering that is
authentic, can heal so much in the seen and unseen realms. Sometimes it takes small courageous acts of consciousness, of kindness towards ourselves and others to begin, even if we don’t feel like it, or even if we think this won’t do anything to change the way things are. It may even seem too simplistic of a solution, but it is in simple acts of consciousness where deep transformations begin. Let us begin this simple spiritual process today, now, in this moment. In the excerpt below, Dr. Bud Harris unravels some of the patterns that underly our current state of unrest with some solutions that can begin to heal us. Please take the time to read it and please share it with those you love. We are at a critical time. There is an urgency to awaken and become conscious when acts of violence kill innocent children, year after year. Sadly, it seems to be the current theme on the world stage. “Somewhere in our not-too-distant past we, as a society, began to lose our capacity to love. I believe we began losing it in the very place and atmosphere where it is meant to begin. Today’s patriarchy is a negative, destructive force that has lost its heart and integrity. I know that it is easy for me to say as an analyst that as a society we are too individualistic, competitive, power driven, achievement oriented, and materialistic. While all of these things are true there is another side to these statements. It is the side of personally living in this landscape. I’ve lived in this society, worked in it in many areas, and raised a family in it. I know what it feels like to have jobs become more insecure, to have retirement prospects become uncertain, healthcare costs to be a hovering threat, hope for your children’s futures to be shaken, college costs to seem beyond your fingertips, and more. I know what it is like to be indifferent to larger issues because you already feel overwhelmed, are facing too many demands, and are Reflections>>page 47 JUNE 2022 MHL 15
3X¾LQJ /RYH %DFN ,QWR 0HGLFLQH (YHU\ SDWLHQW (YHU\ WLPH
2XU FOLQLF ZDV IRXQGHG RQ WKH SULQFLSDO RI JHWWLQJ WR WKH URRW FDXVH RI LOOQHVV E\ DVVHVVLQJ WKH ZKROH SHUVRQ WKHLU ERG\ PLQG DQG VSLULW
/\PH 'LVHDVH &DQFHU $XWR ,PPXQH 'LVHDVH 3DLQ 0DQDJHPHQW &RQFXVVLRQ 5HFRYHU\ $OOHUJLHV $XWLVP $Q[LHW\ 'HSUHVVLRQ &KURQLF ,QIHFWLRQ
ZZZ EURRNILHOGKHDOWKDQGZHOOQHVV FRP
&KRRVH D FDUÀU ZLWK SXUSRVH 5()/(;2/2*< $520$7+(5$3< 7UDLQLQJ %LEOLFDO ,QVSLUHG :HHNHQG &ODVVHV
0pXoXca ¶
3(5621$/ &$5( 75$,1,1* :HHNHQG &ODVVHV 2SSRUWXQLW\ IRU (PSOR\PHQW 3D\ WR KU
0pXoXca ¶
5($&+ &OLQLF LV VHHNLQJ 0$66$*( 7KHUDSLVW SOHDVH HPDLO UHDFKPHQWDOKHDOWKFOLQLF#KRWPDLO FRP
&DOO 16 MHL JUNE 2022
summer allergy season UNDERSTANDING POLLEN Spring’s over, but you’re still stopped up, sniffly, and sneezing. Welcome to summer allergy season. It keeps going long after April’s showers and May’s flowers are gone. Many of the same triggers are to blame. Once you know what they are, you can take steps to get treated. Pollen Is the Biggest Culprit Trees are usually done with their pollen-fest by late spring. That leaves grasses and weeds to trigger summer allergies. Ragweed Pollen Ragweed and other weeds such as curly dock, lambs quarters, pigweed, plantain, sheep sorrel and sagebrush are some of the most prolific producers of pollen allergens. Although the ragweed pollen season runs from August to November, ragweed pollen levels usually peak in mid-September in many areas in the country. In addition, pollen counts are highest between 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and on dry, hot and windy days. Preventive Strategies Avoid the outdoors between 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Save outside activities for late afternoon or after a heavy rain, when pollen levels are lower. Keep windows in your home and car closed to lower exposure to pollen. To keep cool, use air conditioners and avoid using window and attic fans. Be aware that pollen can also be transported indoors on people and pets. Dry your clothes in an automatic dryer rather than hanging them outside. Otherwise pollen can collect on clothing and be carried indoors. Grass Pollen As with tree pollen, grass pollen is regional as well as seasonal. In addition, grass pollen levels can be affected by temperature, time of day and rain. Of the 1,200 species of grass that grow in North America, only a small percentage of these cause allergies. The most
common grasses that can cause allergies are: Bermuda grass Johnson grass Kentucky bluegrass Orchard grass Sweet vernal grass Timothy grass Preventive Strategies: If you have a grass lawn, have someone else do the mowing. If you must mow the lawn yourself, wear a mask. Keep grass cut short. Choose ground covers that don’t produce much pollen, such as Irish moss, bunch, and dichondra. Avoid the outdoors between 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Save outside activities for late afternoon or after a heavy rain, when pollen levels are lower. Keep windows in your home and car closed to lower exposure to pollen. To keep cool, use air conditioners and avoid using window and attic fans. Be aware that pollen can also be transported indoors on people and pets. Dry your clothes in an automatic dryer rather than hanging them outside. Otherwise pollen can collect on clothing and be carried indoors. Tree Pollen Trees can aggravate your allergy whether or not they are on your property, since trees release large amounts of pollen that can be distributed miles away from the original source. Trees are the earliest pollen producers, releasing their pollen as early as January in the Southern states and as late as May or June in the Northern states. Most allergies are specific to one type of tree such as: catalpa elm hickory olive
Pollen>>page 17
aging gracefully
No matter our physical age, it is always important to grow older with grace and a sense of personal style. As we continue to find things that are important to us, perhaps this list can guide us. Embrace change. It is inevitable, so make change work for you to shape your future. Love yourself. Take good care of yourself. Take time for physical activity such as walking, exercise, yoga, etc. Invest time and effort into making your future bright and healthy. Inside counts. Get healthy on the inside to help look healthy on the outside. Getting proper sleep and eating right are crucial. Nutritious choices. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Make sure you include foods rich in omega-3s in your eating plan, with tasty options like salmon, walnuts, flaxseed and more. Negatives are no-no’s. Eliminate negativity from your thoughts. Focus on the positive. Work to reduce the effects of stress in your life. The skin you’re in. Good skin care is important. Don’t forget to exfoliate and moisturize. Good skin care habits pay off in the long run. (Hey guys—and gals, too! Corn meal, right out of your cupboard, makes a fast and effective exfoliant! Cleanse face as you usually do. Afterwards, splash face with water, but do not dry. Pat about 1 tablespoon of uncooked corn meal onto your face, but not on eyelids. Gently, but firmly, rub the corn meal granules over your face, except for eyelids and the tender skin just below eyes. Rinse, pat dry, and smooth on moisturizing cream or lotion. Your face, now devoid of old, dead skin, will look more vibrant and feel wonderful.) Cultivate curiosity. Aging well involves your mind as well as your body. Keep it active and it will serve you for a lifetime. Dress well. Consider your body type as you age. Make certain that clothes fit correctly. Check out a tailor or seamstress to alter favorite pieces in your wardrobe. Crowning glory. The proper hairstyle can take years off your looks and keep you looking bright and well-groomed. Forward we go. Discover what is the next phase or adventure of your life and pursue it.
Pollen<<page 16 pecan sycamore walnut Some people, though, do show crossreactivity among trees in the alder, beech, birch and oak family, and the juniper and cedar family. Preventive Strategies If you buy trees for your yard, look for species that do not aggravate allergies such as crape myrtle, dogwood, fig, fir, palm, pear, plum, redbud and redwood trees or the female cultivars of ash, box elder, cottonwood, maple, palm, poplar or willow trees. Avoid the outdoors between 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Save outside activities for late afternoon or after a heavy rain, when pollen levels are lower. Keep windows in your home and car closed to lower exposure to pollen. To keep cool, use air conditioners and avoid using window and attic fans. Be aware that pollen can also be transported indoors on people and pets. Dry your clothes in an automatic dryer rather than hanging them outside. Otherwise pollen can collect on clothing and be carried indoors.
WWW.MODERNHEALTHANDLIVING.COM
What can Reiki and Energy Healing do for you? Ⱦ Relax and Calm the Nervous System
Cindy Carlson
Ⱦ Bring a Sense of Peace and Well Being to Body and Mind
Ⱦ Help you Connect to your Own Innate Healing
Ⱦ Identify Limiting Patterns and
Beliefs that may Hold You Back
Ⱦ Enjoy Deeper Sleep Ⱦ Connect to Your Joy
Allow the powerful energy of Reiki to soothe and relax your mind and body.
JUNE 2022 MHL 17
Ǥ
Ǧ LQFOXGLQJ /RZ %DFN 3DLQ 1HFN 3DLQ 6FLDWLFD )LEURP\DOJLD
:KLSODVK ,QIDQW &ROLF +HDGDFKHV 0LJUDLQHV 70- 3DLQ 3RVW &RQFXVVLRQ 6\QGURPH
7UDF\ %UHWO '2 6& 2VWHRSDWKLF 3K\VLFLDQ
͕͘͘Ǧ͙͕͗Ǧ͕͘͘͜
͕͕͕͗͘ ǡ ͕͙͘ǡ ͕͕͚ ǡ
Did self-isolation leave you with new aches and pains? Do you feel physically deconditioned?
STOP PUTTING OFF YOUR ACHES AND PAINS! Let us help you return to a sense of normalcy and become pain-free! 136 N. MAIN ST. SUITE 308 THIENSVILLE, WI 53092 (262)-478-0920
Get Better Faster.
drsofpt.com
NOW ENROLLING
Childcare Passionate, caring teachers, and... - Early Head Start Services - 4-Star Youngstar Rating - 6 Weeks-5 Years
- Before- & After-School Care, 5-12 Years - Healthy, Tasty Meals & Snacks & More! STEIN CAMPUS 414-977-5000
BUCYRUS CAMPUS 414-210-2450
2801 E. Morgan Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53207
2450 W. North Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53205
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE 18 MHL JUNE 2022
4 Reasons Tomatoes Can Upset Your Stomach Here are four reasons why tomatoes can cause tummy troubles and other symptoms to look out for. By Christine Mugnolo Tomatoes are highly nutritious, but they may cause stomach pain for some people. Tomatoes are a popular and versatile fruit (yes, fruit!) packed with healthy nutrients like vitamin C and antioxidants. But for some people, tomatoes and foods like tomato soup or tomato-based sauces can lead to an upset stomach. Here are four reasons why tomatoes can cause tummy troubles and other symptoms to look out for. 1. You Have a Food Intolerance A food intolerance, according to the Mayo Clinic, is a reaction to a food similar to an allergy, but much less severe and not life-threatening — and it comes from the digestive system. Some people just don’t break down certain foods that are on the FODMAP list well, and that causes GI tract havoc. FODMAPs (which stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols) are short-chained carbs that include fructans, lactose, fructose, sorbitol and mannitol, according to Harvard Health Publishing. These types of foods are notorious for causing upset stomach. And yes, tomatoes, unfortunately, are on the FODMAP list. They contain fructose, a natural sugar, according to Food Intolerance Diagnostics, and some people have fructose malabsorption or fructose intolerance. The poorly digested fructose gets fermented by gut bacteria, says Ray Scott Daugherty, MD, who specializes in treating all colorectal diseases, which can lead to upset stomach symptoms including: Cramping and gas pains Diarrhea Constipation
Poor absorption of fructose is thought to be one of the dietary triggers for irritable bowel syndrome. But keep in mind that a little tomato here and there may be fine. “Small amounts of tomatoes may not cause a problem, but where some people get tripped up is with canned tomatoes or other tomato-based products like ketchup and pasta sauce. These other products tend to have additives like high-fructose corn syrup or garlic, and that can take you into the high-FODMAP zone,” says dietitian Kristin West RD, LDN. Tomato soups and juices can also have various ingredients your stomach doesn’t agree with, so don’t forget to read labels. If symptoms become problematic, it’s best to have your doctor or a dietitian help you plan a diet around your restrictions. 2. You Have a Food Allergy A food allergy can be a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. About 32 million Americans have one, according to Food Allergy Research & Education. When you’re allergic to a food, per the Mayo Clinic, your immune system mistakes the food (or something in the food) for something harmful and goes into overdrive. A small 2013 study in the Journal of Investigational Allergology and Clinical Immunology concluded that tomato allergy happens from an overreaction to certain proteins in the fruit. People who are allergic to birch pollen may also be at higher risk for a tomato allergy because the main protein in birch pollen is similar to the protein in tomatoes, according to the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation.
In response to these proteins (the allergens), antibodies, histamines and other chemicals are released into the bloodstream, which cause allergy symptoms. According to dietitian Ashley Kravitz, RD, owner of Nutrition Specialists of New Jersey, these symptoms might include the following on the skin or mouth: Tingling Itching Numbness Redness It’s also possible to experience similar symptoms as you would to a fructose intolerance, she says, such as: Abdominal cramps Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea So it can be easy to confuse a food allergy with a food intolerance. If you have any of the above symptoms after eating tomatoes, see your doctor or an allergist, who can help you figure out the root cause. Warning If you have difficulty breathing, trouble swallowing, a swollen throat, chest tightness or severe hives, seek immediate medical attention. 3. It’s Actually Heartburn Heartburn, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is a symptom of acid reflux. It’s an uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest due to an irritated esophagus that’s caused by stomach acid. It can happen at any time, but it’s usually worse soon after you eat. “Many people experience heartburn after consuming tomatoes because of their strong acidity. The human GI tract produces gastric acid to break down foods that are sitting in your stomach, and when you consume acidic foods such as tomatoes, it can cause heartburn to act up,” Kravitz says. The discomfort you’re in may feel like an upset stomach, but the pain may actually be coming from an irritated throat. Other symptoms of acid reflux can include: Coughing Problems swallowing The feeling of food caught in your throat Sore throat Hoarse voice Vomiting Heartburn can usually be managed with over-the-counter meds and other acid reflux remedies like eating smaller portions and remaining upright for a couple hours after eating, but, if necessary, your doctor can prescribe something stronger. 4. You’ve Got Food Poisoning Food poisoning happens when you eat food contaminated with bacteria or their toxins, parasites or viruses, according to the Gastrointestinal Society. Tomatoes can become contaminated with Salmonella, Shigella, or Escherichia coli (E. coli) during their growth in soil, or during harvesting, processing, storing, shipping or final preparation. Along with upset stomach, symptoms can include: Diarrhea Fever Vomiting Stomach cramps Dehydration Botulism is a serious type of food poisoning that’s caused by a toxin that attacks the nerves in your body and can lead to paralysis, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but can also induce stomach issues such as vomiting, nausea, diarrhea and stomachache. People who eat home-canned tomato sauce are at risk for botulism due to the improper canning of overripe or spoiled tomatoes, underprocessing and incomplete seals, per Colorado State University. This article origanally appeared on livestrong.com.
JUNE 2022 MHL 19
What makes a great planter *Have height with fullness *Contrast textures *Mix colors *Cascading effect *Spillers, fillers & thrillers
Your Guide to summer planting with Lowe’s Senior Merchant, Live Goods, Harry Barker Which flowers bloom all summer long?
Geraniums, Impatiens, Vinca, Petunias or Sunpatiens are good options for flowers that bloom all summer long!
What is the best plants for full sun with color?
Sunpatiens, Vinca, and Petunias all work well in full sun!
Which plants do best in shaded containers?
Impatiens and Caladiums are a few options for plants that do best in shaded containers!
I want to add high to my planter, which plants would work best for that.
You can you use spikes, cordyline and grasses like the ‘prince tut’ to add some dimension to your planter.
Are there small trees that I can add to a planter?
Small tress are also another option to include in a planters, we recommend starting with dwarf juniper and small Japanese maple.
I love to see cascading plants in my pots. What are the best annuals for that? Trailing petunias will cascade or an accent plant like creeping jenny will spill down the side of pots and planters nicely.
How often should I water? Should I water everyday if the weather is over 80 degrees?
We recommend checking plants daily and if you can’t do that, then at least every other day. On windy days, they will dry faster and the best tip is not watering them right before sunset so water doesn’t sit on the leaves all night and can’t absorb without sun light.
Picking the Best Location
A corner flower bed in front of a blue house with a yellow bench and floral planters on the porch. Once you’ve decided how you’ll use your garden, choose a location accordingly. For instance, a garden for beauty should be planted where it can get some attention. Put it in the front yard where others can appreciate it, and you can enjoy it from the front window, porch or patio. A tranquil spot for relaxation works best in a more private area of the yard. The best location will likely be in the backyard, away from prying eyes. 20 MHL JUNE 2022
Designer Amanda Lewis (MHL) adds a textural pop to these outdoor planters. “I start with a tall element and work from there. I get sick of always seeing green so I love purple spikes. I then find my spillers. These planters are square, so I like to soften the corners with cascading plants. Next I make sure any fillers contrast against each other so you see darker colors next to the brighter plants. Making sure each element has a different texture will add all the splash you need for a perfect planter.” - Amanda Lewis. All the plants were provided by Lowes.
The Size of Your Garden
Purple and pink bedding plants in a flower bed with brown mulch and black landscape edging. Gardens take time to install and maintain. Keep this in mind when you’re planning the size of your garden. Begin by measuring your yard’s available garden space. Then ask yourself how much time and energy you have to plant and maintain a garden. One strategy is to start small and add to your garden over time. It’s easier on your wallet and on your back. For instance, you could plant a small corner in your backyard or start with a modest foundation in your front yard. Both offer a convenient backdrop for plants and can be planted in a weekend. Or, plant a single container and add more plants as time and money permit.
Using the Right Soil
A pair of hands holding brown compost. There’s no better time to improve the soil than before planting. First, test your soil. This will tell you what kind of soil you’re dealing with and what nutrients it needs. No matter what kind of soil you have, it’s a good idea to amend it with compost, peat moss and composted cow manure. These amendments work best when added to the top 8 to 12 inches of soil, which will help it hold moisture and oxygen. If you have a heavy clay soil that sticks together when wet, you may need to add gypsum to help separate the dense soil particles.
Planting Properly
A woman planting Bonnie pepper plants in a raised garden bed. Consider the type of soil and the amount of sunlight available in your garden when choosing plants. Be sure to plant correctly. Inspect the root ball. If the surface roots are circling, encourage them to migrate outwards by cutting roots at four equidistant points, as well as at the bottom of the root ball. Place the plant in the ground at the same depth at which it was growing in the nursery container. If in doubt, it’s better to plant it slightly higher in the ground rather than deeper. Fill the hole, tamp the soil to remove air pockets and water your new plant well. Get some useful garden tools. You don’t need one of everything to get started. A spade, rake, trowel and pruners are enough to begin an exceptional garden.
Care and Maintenance
A man using a curved knife to trim plant stems. You’ll want to fertilize to give your plants a quick boost and adjust for any shortcomings that showed up in your earlier soil test. Snip off faded blooms to keep plants neat and to encourage more flowers. Look for signs of pests and diseases, which can be treated with products from your Lowe’s Garden Center. Keep plants weeded and watered. Adding 2 inches of mulch, such as wood chips or shredded bark, on top of the soil will help cut down on weeding and watering, but don’t let the mulch touch any plant stems. For more information visit Lowes.com.
Align your mind and body. Class schedule at
www.mymke.com or call 414-332-3551
5 CLASS CARD
the long-term health of vegetarians and vegans Vegetarians, who do not eat any meat, poultry or fish, constitute a significant minority of the world’s population. Lacto-ovo-vegetarians consume dairy products and/or eggs, whereas vegans do not eat any foods derived wholly or partly from animals. Concerns over the health, environmental and economic consequences of a diet rich in meat and other animal products have focussed attention on those who exclude some or all of these foods from their diet. There has been extensive research into the nutritional adequacy of vegetarian diets, but less is known about the long-term health of vegetarians and vegans. We summarise the main findings from large cross-sectional and prospective cohort studies in western countries with a high proportion of vegetarian participants. Vegetarians have a lower prevalence of overweight and obesity and a lower risk of IHD compared with non-vegetarians from a similar background, whereas the data are equivocal for stroke. For cancer, there is some evidence that the risk for all cancer sites combined is slightly lower in vegetarians than in non-vegetarians, but findings for individual cancer sites are inconclusive. Vegetarians have also been found to have lower risks for diabetes, diverticular disease and eye cataract. Overall mortality is similar for vegetarians and comparable non-vegetarians, but vegetarian groups compare favourably with the general population. The long-term health of vegetarians appears to be generally good, and for some diseases and medical conditions it may be better than that of comparable omnivores. What is whole person health? Whole person health involves looking
at the whole person—not just separate organs or body systems—and considering multiple factors that promote either health or disease. It means helping and empowering individuals, families, communities, and populations to improve their health in multiple interconnected biological, behavioral, social, and environmental areas. Instead of treating a specific disease, whole person health focuses on restoring health, promoting resilience, and preventing diseases across a lifespan. Why is whole person health important? Health and disease are not separate, disconnected states but instead occur on a path that can move in two different directions, either toward health or toward disease. On this path, many factors, including one’s biological makeup; some unhealthy behaviors, such as poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, chronic stress, and poor sleep; as well as social aspects of life—the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age—can lead to chronic diseases of more than one organ system. On the other hand, self-care, lifestyle, and behavioral interventions may help with the return to health. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and degenerative joint disease, can also occur with chronic pain, depression, and opioid misuse—all conditions exacerbated by chronic stress. Some chronic diseases increase the immediate and long-term risks with COVID-19 infection. Understanding the condition in which a person has lived, addressing behaviors at an early stage, and managing stress can not only prevent multiple diseases but also help restore health and stop the progression to disease across a person’s lifespan.
FOR $70
In-Person & Zoom Classes Available Schedule and Registration www.mycmke.com/schedule
3948 N. Maryland Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53211
The World’s One-and-Only
dedicated bakery that is:
Grain Free
z Grain and Gluten-Free z Dairy-Free and Egg-Free z Peanut and Soy-Free z Cane Sugar and Yeast-Free
All of our delicious products are: z VEGAN z WHOLE PLANT (no oils)
Announcing: NEW Second Location 3948 Maryland Ave. Shorewood 2215 E. North Ave.
414.212.8010
www.blbmke.com
GRAIN, GLUTEN, EGG & DAIRY FREE
JUNE 2022 MHL 21
A POSITIVE GUIDE TO THE NEXT PHASE OF LIFE
MODERN HEALTH AND LIVING Senior
ALL YOU COULD EVER WANT, RIGHT HERE.
Lifestyles
MISSION CREEK www.missioncreekofeden.com
WHO WE WHO WE ARE ARE
Mission livingand and MissionCreek Creekisisthe thebest best local local assisted assisted living
memorycare carefor for you, you, your your family, family, friends, memory friends,and andloved loved ones.We Wework workhard hard to to keep keep our ones. our residents residents and this community great.
and this community great.
WHAT WE DO DO WHAT WE
We work directly with our residents and their We work with our residents families to directly keep everyone involved with and their their families to keepYour everyone involved with interest and pursuits. community remains at the center of life, alongside their interests and pursuits. Your community top-of-the-line care for a comfortable and remains at the center of life, alongside fulfilling lifestyle. top-of-the-line care for a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle.
Mission Creek 3217 Fiddlers Creek Dr, Waukesha, WI OR 53188 VISIT SENIORLIFESTYLE.COM (262) 832-1020 CALL 262-896-8888 TO LEARN MORE. ASSISTED LIVING | MEMORY CARE 864 BARRANCA DRIVE | CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104 W W W.SENIORLIFEST Y LE.COM
22 MHL JUNE 2022
Revitalize Wellness Corner with Lee Zehm-Clay RN, BSN, FCN, HES St. Camillus Revitalize Wellness Manager
summer is here
What a great time to get outdoors
Of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness (emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, community, and financial), joining a walking group touches on at least five of these. How’s that? Let’s explore: We all know that walking is a great physical activity that requires no special equipment or a gym membership…. (Well, maybe you will need to invest in a good pair of walking shoes.) By moving your body through walking, you release stress-reducing hormones called endorphins. These endorphins interact with receptors in your brain to reduce the perception of pain and trigger positive feelings in the body so walking can be emotionally uplifting. Getting outdoors for a walk also gives you an opportunity to return your spirit to the natural elements that surround you. To be fully immersed and connected to a greater power than you alone. When we explore a bit further, we learn that joining a walking group also provides you with the opportunity become more socially involved. As you meet more people and build connections with others in your group you become a member of a community. Being a member of a community gives you a sense of purpose and belonging which circles back to providing you emotional wellness. As a community member you may even tap into some of your occupational skills and talents by designing new walking paths or organizing the group to “walk for a cause” such as the Alzheimer’s or Breast Cancer Prevention. Our walking group at St. Camillus has over 11 members now and we’ve only just started. We walk every Wednesday morning rain or shine, indoors or out. If you would like to learn more about our group give us a call: Whether you opt to join a group or just get walking on your own, the secret is to just get moving and as the famous Dr. Suess says: “Oh, the Places You’ll Go.” Until next time. To learn more about St. Camillus Life Plan Community and the Revitalize Wellness Program, call 414-259-6310 or visit www.stcam.com.
JUNE 2022 MHL 23
Health e. The s testor and 216 or
Senior Living At Its Finest! EAST TERRACE APARTMENTS of Waukesha
801 North East Ave Waukesha, WI 53186 QUALITY SUBSIDIZED SENIOR HOUSING
Convenient Downtown Location Free Parking- secure Entry System Beauty Salon-Community Room Social Activities
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
262-544-9757 or 800-944-4866 ext. 1122
choosing a senior living residence
FOR Yourself OR A Loved On
140 years old and still turning heads. See what’s new at St. Anne’s. Take a tour of our innovative enhanced assisted living facilities or visit our renovated chapel.
Call 414-463-7570. Caring for people since 1876.
St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus 3800 N. 92nd Street, Milwaukee 53222 www.stannessc.org
As you plan for the future, you have a variety of options to choose from when it comes to where to live. If you’ve looked ahead, you already know that senior living communities offer a variety of services and amenities that can enhance your lifestyle. But what is life really like in a community like that, and how can you take advantage of living there? Many adults are at least curious about senior living, but most don’t realize the true advantages that accompany a move to maintenance-free living at a senior living community. The choice to move into a senior living community is as individual as the person making the decision. There is no clear-cut, step-by-step template that tells people exactly when it is time to consider a senior living care community. However, there are numerous signs that a new living arrangement is needed, such as inability to manage a home’s upkeep, assistance with meals, medication management, loneliness, and other issues. Here, we offer some tips for choosing a quality residence and the important factors in the decision-making process. Choosing a senior living residence for yourself or a loved one is one of the biggest decisions of your life. It involves the sobering realization that living alone in a home full of love and memories may no longer be the best setting at this phase of your life or your loved one’s life. Fortunately, many more options are available today than there were decades ago. Check out our nine-point program to use as you approach this important decision. “Choice” is the key word in any conversation about senior living options. Senior living offers choice about where you or your loved one wants to live, choice about the services provided, and choice about the level of care and type of environment that bests matches your or your loved one’s physical and emotional needs. Each senior living resident and
potential resident is a unique individual, so high-quality senior living residences offer a wide array of choices. While every senior living community is different, typical services include: Housekeeping services Transportation Assistance with eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and walking Access to health and medical services Alzheimer’s and memory care Staff available to respond to both scheduled and unscheduled needs 24-Hour security Emergency call systems for each resident’ apartment Exercise and wellness programs Medication management Personal laundry services Social and recreational activities Assessing senior living care needs Because a variety of senior living care settings are available-including independent living, assisted living, nursing homes, etc.-It’s important to assess your or your loved one’s care needs. While some seniors may need little to no assistance, others may need medication management and some health-care monitoring, and still others may have acute care needs. Senior living communities you’re considering will conduct an assessment to determine if that care environment is appropriate. However, to give you an initial feel for which environment may be most appropriate, the centers for medicare and medicaid services offers the careplanner interactive tool to help you choose between different living options. Perhaps the best advice is to follow your heart to know exactly when it is time for you or your loved one to make the transition. Change is rarely easy, but the good news is that most seniors, once they weather the upheaval of transition, report better quality life in their senior living residence.
LIVE THE HARWOOD LIFESTYLE v v
» +HDOWK :HOOQHVV 3URJUDPV » )LQH 'LQLQJ Health & Wellness Programs » (QWHUWDLQPHQW 6RFLDO
&DOO WR VHW XS D WRXU
Protect Your Hearing During Fireworks, Concerts, and Other Loud Activities With the unofficial kickoff to summer occurring this Memorial Day Weekend, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is urging the public to remember to use hearing protection while enjoying all the season has to bring. Attending concerts, fireworks displays, and sporting events; using garden or power tools while tending to lawns or woodworking; riding motorbikes or other loud vehicles; and cranking the volume on personal technology devices such as smartphones and tablets are just some of the ways that people expose themselves to loud noise. Repeated exposure can ultimately result in what is called noise-induced hearing loss, which is irreversible. Such hearing loss can also result from one extremely loud experience, such as standing close to fireworks. Following these simple steps, you can prevent noise-induced hearing loss: 1.Wear hearing protection. For small children, use well-fitting earmuffs that cover their ears. Older children and adults can use basic earplugs available in most drug stores or online. People who are exposed to loud noises frequently may want to consider musician’s earplugs or custom earplugs from an audiologist for the best protection. 2.Keep your distance. Stay at least 500 feet from speakers, stages, and other sources of noise. The further away you are, the better protected you’ll be from damage. 3.Take listening breaks. If you’re attending a loud event, aim to step out into a quieter area every hour. Even just a few minutes will help give your ears an opportunity to recover. 4.Download a sound-level meter app. There are many free apps for monitoring noise levels with smartphones and other devices. Some will even send a push no-
tification alert or warning if a person is being exposed to excessive noise. 5.Turn the volume down. When listening to music, watching television, and gaming, resist the urge to crank the volume. Aim for keeping the volume to half—especially if you’re wearing earbuds or headphones that are feeding sound directly into your ear. You may want to purchase noise-limiting or noisecanceling earbuds and headphones. 6.Look for quieter products. Household appliances such as blenders and hairdryers, lawn and garden equipment, and power tools can all reach dangerous noise levels. When buying products, look for ones that specify lower maximum volumes (75–80 decibels or less is best). Consumer Reports and other websites rate certain items for noise. 7.Support venues that promote hearing safety. Earlier this year, the World Health Organization launched a global protection standard for entertainment venues—which includes recommendations for businesses to provide hearing protection to customers and keep the sound at a maximum average level of 100 decibels. “Most of us take our hearing for granted, but it’s something we should all actively safeguard,” said ASHA President Judy Rich, EdD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL. “Luckily, it’s not difficult to protect our hearing. These basic measures offered by ASHA are extremely effective—and they won’t take away any of the fun from our favorite summer activities and hobbies.” Rich advises people to be vigilant to signs of damage. “One important point to keep in mind: If you find your ears ringing or pain continuing into the next day following a loud event, schedule an evaluation with an audiologist. It’s important to have any issue addressed early.” Learn more about hearing protection, and find a certified audiologist in your area, at www.asha.org/public.
v v v v
» » » » » » »
v v
make summer a season for Safe Listening
v v
v v
v v
Fine Dining $FWLYLWLHV 2XWLQJV » 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ Entertainment, Social » 6DORQ 6HUYLFHV LIVE THE HARWOOD LIFESTYLE Call 414-256-6814 Activities & Outings » 6SLULWXDO 6HUYLFHV to set up a tour! » +HDOWK &DUH &RQWLQXXP DW +HDOWK :HOOQHVV 3URJUDPV Transportation &DOO WKH /XWKHUDQ +RPH )LQH 'LQLQJ WR VHW XS D WRXU » Salon Services (QWHUWDLQPHQW 6RFLDO $FWLYLWLHV Sprititual1 2XWLQJV -Services 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ Health Care Continuum at 8220 Harwood Avenue, Wauwatosa 6DORQ 6HUYLFHV 6SLULWXDO 6HUYLFHV the Lutheran Homeharwoodplace.org | 414-256-6814 +HDOWK &DUH &RQWLQXXP DW WKH /XWKHUDQ +RPH
» 1-
8220 Harwood Avenue, Wauwatosa harwoodplace.org | 414-256-6814
$IIRUGDEOH 6(1,25 +286,1*
$FFHVVLEOH VDIH VHFXUH EDUULHU IUHH DIIRUGDEOH IHGHUDOO\ VXEVLGL]HG RQH EHGURRP DSDUWPHQWV IRU VHQLRUV
'HVLUDEOH DQG &RQYHQLHQW /RFDWLRQV LQ %XUQKDP 9LOODJH :HVW 0LOZDXNHH
2DN :HVW :HVW $OOLV
&LIDOGL 6TXDUH &XGDK\
6XQVHW +HLJKWV :DXNHVKD
*RQ]DJD 9LOODJH :HVW $OOLV
9DOHQWLQR 6TXDUH :HVW $OOLV
%HFNHU 3URSHUW\ 6HUYLFHV //&
(PDLO %HFN3URS6YFV#DRO FRP :HEVLWH ZZZ EHFNHUSURSHUW\VHUYLFHV FRP
(48$/ +286,1* 23325781,7<
JUNE 2022 MHL 25
$ZDUG :LQQLQJ 6HQLRU /LYLQJ
<RXյOO IHHO 5LJKW DW +RPH )UHH /DXQGU\ )UHH 6KRSSLQJ %XV )UHH 8QGHUJURXQG 3DUNLQJ *UHDW $PHQLWLHV 2Q 6LWH
K < Z <
͔͔͘ Ǥ Ǥ ͕͘͘Ǥ͚͖͛Ǥ͚͖͛͛ ͙͙
3HW )ULHQGO\ 6PRNH )UHH &DULQJ 6WD ,QFRPH /LPLWV 0D\ $SSO\
&DOO 7RGD\
t h< ^,
͖͙͕͘ Ǥ ͖͚͖Ǥ͚͜͝Ǥ͖͕͔͔ ͚͖
Ǥ
͖͔͕͚Ǧ Ȁ͖͔͕͛ ͖͔͖͕
2XU 5HVLGHQFH /RYH 7KHLU ,QGHSHQGHQFH
,QFRPH UHVWULFWLRQV DSSO\
WĂƌŬͲůŝŬĞ ^ĞƫŶŐ Ͳ ŵĞŶŝƟĞƐ Ͳ ŽŶǀŝŶĐĞ
&RQWDFW XV WRGD\ WR VFKHGXOH \RXU SHUVRQDO VKRZLQJ WR OHDUQ DERXW RXU PRYH LQ VSHFLDOV
,3ULDUH 0HDGRZV
$1 ,1'(3(1'(17 6(1,25 &20081,7< )25 3/86
: 1 :HVWHUQ $YH *HUPDQWRZQ :, _ SUDLUH PHDGRZV#\DKRR FRP
getting ready for a change STARTING YOUR SEARCH 2XU 5HVLGHQFH /RYH 7KHLU ,QGHSHQGHQFH FOR A SENIOR COMMUNITY )$*-ŗ'$1$)"ŗ!*-ŗ/#
One of the biggest decisions to make as you are entering into retirement is whether you would like to stay in your existing home or choose to move into a senior community. Senior communities are designed to maximize the time you spend not taking care of your home. Seniors might become tired of the to do lists, and making choices on what comes next list. Senior communities can help make a active older adult’s lifestyle become more relaxed. It’s time to retire not only from your job but work at home. Everyone has their own unique care requirements to get the most out of every day. Will your loved one’s needs be met at this community? Be sure you know the difference between Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Be ready to help communicate the care needs of your loved one, and have specific questions onhand to ask about how those needs will be met. Points to consider are assistance with medication, bathing, dressing and mobility. Is the community designed to allow for your loved one to easily explore it and move about with maximum independence? Pay attention to how current residents get around, and ask them if they ever have issues with day-to-day living. As always, if you have any follow-up questions, be sure to ask. When seniors decide to move into an independent, assisted or any other senior communitiy, they seem to be taken back on where to start. When looking to move into a senior community, most seniors are looking to make new friends, and relish in new experiences. The developers design a 55 plus or 62 plus communities to help residence achieve what they are looking for. Senior communities can offer a number of social actives that can enrich a senior’s lifestyle. When looking into making these decisions on where to move to, you should make a must have list, and would like list. Researching senior communities is helpful to help you realize what your needs are and even bring to your attention activities and amenities that you might have forgotten about. Would you like to be close to family, friends, shopping centers, healthcare facilities? Will you
4*0)"ŗ /ŗ# -/ WĂƌŬͲůŝŬĞ ^ĞƫŶŐ Ͳ ŵĞŶŝƟĞƐ Ͳ ŽŶǀŝŶĐĞ
,QFRPH UHVWULFWLRQV DSSO\
&RQWDFW XV WRGD\ WR VFKHGXOH \RXU SHUVRQDO VKRZLQJ WR OHDUQ DERXW RXU PRYH LQ VSHFLDOV
,3ULDUH 0HDGRZV
$1 ,1'(3(1'(17 6(1,25 &20081,7< )25 3/86
: 1 :HVWHUQ $YH *HUPDQWRZQ :, _ SUDLUH PHDGRZV#\DKRR FRP
ŗ
Change>>page 47 JUNE 2022 MHL 27
lowparents’ your doctor’s advice to manage and takehome medications as your community to help them inthese theirconditions, home—including health care, directed. housekeeping, personal care, and transportation services. Cholesterol Older adults and their families have some options when it comes to deciding blood cholesterol levelscan canbe lead to plaque buildupsuch in your Your whereHigh to live, but these choices limited by factors as arteries. illness, ability doctor can check the level of cholesterol in your blood with a blood test. You to perform activities of daily living (for example, eating, bathing, using the toilet, must be fasting overnight or for 8 hours before this blood test. This will tell you dressing, walking, and moving from bed to chair), financial resources, and personal your overall or total cholesterol level as well as LDL (“bad” cholesterol), HDL preferences. (“healthy” cholesterol), triglycerides (another typemaking of fat that in the blood that Making a decision that and is best for your parent—and decision with puts you at risk for heart problems). your parent—can be difficult. Try to learn as much as you can about possible housing Don’t drink a lot of alcohol. Men should not have more than two drinks a day options. and women only one. One drink is equal to: What Is Assisted Living? One 12-ounce can or bottlewho of regular beer, ale,daily or wine Assisted living is for people need help with care,cooler but not as much help One 8or 9-ounce can or bottle of malt liquor as a nursing home provides. Assisted living facilities range in size from as few as 25 Oneto5-ounce red or white wine residents 120 or glass more.ofTypically, a few “levels of care” are offered, with residents One 1.5-ounce shot glass of distilled spirits like gin, rum, tequila, vodka, or paying more for higher levels of care. whiskey Assisted living residents usually live in their own apartments or rooms and share Manage Learnaccess how to to many manage stress,including relax, andupcope withmeals problems common areas.stress. They have services, to three a day; to improve physical and emotional health. Consider activities such as stress assistance with personal care; help with medications, housekeeping, and alaundry; management program, meditation, physical and talking things activities. out with 24-hour supervision, security, and on-site staff; activity, and social and recreational friends or family. To learn more about stress management techniques, visit the Try to be more physically active. Talk with your doctor about the type of activities Exact arrangements vary from state to state. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. that would be best for you. If possible, aim to get at least 150 minutes of physical activ- Older adults, or those with serious illness, can choose to: Questions to Ask Your Stay in their own home orDoctor move to a smaller one ity each week. Every day is best. It doesn’t have to be done all at once. Ask your doctor questions to learn more about your risk for heart disease and about whether your parents should move is death. often Smoking tricky and IfThe youdecision smoke, quit. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable adds Move to an assisted-living facility what to do about it. Learn what emotional. Each familywalls. will It’s havenever its own reasons wanting (orfrom not quitting wanting)smokto Move to a long-term care facilityyou can do if you are at increased risk or already to the damage to artery too late to getfor some benefit have ain heart takeQuitting, such a step. withproblem. a family member ing. even in later life, can lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer Move What is my risk heart disease? might have to have a serious talk with your family members. One family Some families find for a conference call is a good way to talk together about the pros overYou time. What is my blood pressure? may decide move is rightdiet. because the parents canare no longer thesaturated home. For Follow a aheart-healthy Choose foods that low in manage trans and fats, and cons of each option. The goal of this call is to come up with a plan that works for Whatespecially are my cholesterol (Theseinvolves include atotal cholesterol, LDL,or another family, thesalt. need a long-term care facility motivates your parent.numbers? If the decision move for your mom added sugars, and Asfor wehands-on get older,care we in become more sensitive to salt, which acan everyone, HDL, and triglycerides.) Make sure your doctor has checked a fasting blood change. their cause swelling in the legs and feet. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and foods high in dad, you could, even from a distance, offer to arrange tours of some places forsample to determine your cholesterol levels. In like the those case of long-distance notion of moving can seem likefrom a consideration. fiber, made from wholecaregivers, grains. Getthe more information on healthy eating Dodo I need to lose weight for my needs health?assisted living? solution thecan problem of not beingonclose enoughApproaches to help. Fortosome I know when someone NIA. Youtoalso find information the Dietary Stop caregivers, Hypertension How What is my blood sugar level, and does it mean that I’m at Depending risk for diabetes? moving eating a sick plan or aging parent their own of home or community be a viable In general, it’s best to start with a physician’s assessment. on your (DASH) and the U.S.toDepartment Agriculture’s Food can Patterns. What other screening tests do I need to tell me if I’m at risk heart disease alternative. Some families decide to have an adultyou child back to thethe parent’s assistance. When Keep a healthy weight. Balancing the calories eatmove and drink with calories situation, or that of your loved one, you can find the right level of for andwith howdaily to lower myisrisk? home tobybecome the primaryactive caregiver. tasks needed — taking medicines, bathing, dressing, meals, burned being physically helps to maintain a healthy weight. Some ways you help What canand youhousekeeping do to help me— quitansmoking? in mind that leaving home, limiting community, andsize familiar medical care canactive. be transportation assisted living residence can be the answer. canKeep maintain a healthy weight ainclude portion and being physically very disruptive andhow difficult for the older parent, especially if they are not enthusiastic Trained professionals provide this assistance while helping preserve an33 individual’s Learn more about to maintain a healthy weight from NIA. Heart>>page about change. Youhigh might firstpressure, want to and/or explorehigh what services under are available Keepthe your diabetes, blood cholesterol control.in Fol- independence.
Assisted living and Caregiving
keep your heart healthy
with these important steps
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. 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.
S A
Private Suites in a Secure Environment Three chef prepared meals per day 24 Hour emergency response system All Utilities (except phone) Cable TV and Wi Fi
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.
Daily housekeeping & laundry services Scheduled transportation On site activities and events designed toward memory loss
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care It’s our privilege to support your loved one.
2505 East Bradford Avenue · Milwaukee, WI 53211 · 414 963 8480 · www.eastcastleplace.com
28 20222021 40 MHL MHL JUNE JANUARY
JUNE 2022 MHL 29
Eight Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving Long-distance caregiving presents unique challenges. If you find yourself in the long-distance caregiving role, here is a summary of things to keep in mind. 1. Know what you need to know as a long-distance caregiver Older woman in a wheelchair and her daughterExperienced caregivers recommend that you learn as much as you can about your family member or friend’s illness, medicines, and resources that might be available. Information can help you understand what is going on, anticipate the course of an illness, prevent crises, and assist in healthcare management. It can also make talking with the doctor easier. Make sure at least one family member has written permission to receive medical and financial information. To the extent possible, one family member should handle conversations with all health care providers. Try putting all the vital information in one place—perhaps in a notebook or in a shared, secure online document. This includes all the important information about medical care, social services, contact numbers, financial issues, and so on. Make copies for other caregivers, and keep the information up to date. 2. Plan your visits with an aging parent or relative When visiting your loved one, you may feel that there is just too much to do in the time that you have. You can get more done and feel less stressed by talking to your family member or friend ahead of time and finding out what he or she would like to do. Also, check with the primary caregiver, if appropriate, to learn what he or she needs, such as handling some caregiving responsibilities while you are in town. This may help you set clear-cut and realistic goals for the visit. For instance, does your mother need to get some new winter clothes or visit another family member? Could your father use help fixing things around the house?
Would you like to talk to your mother’s physician? Decide on the priorities and leave other tasks for another visit. 3. Activities to do when visiting an aging parent or relative Try to make time to do things unrelated to being a caregiver. Maybe you could find a movie to watch with your relative, or plan a visit with old friends or other family members. Perhaps they would like to attend worship services. Offer to play a game of cards or a board game. Take a drive, or go to the library together. Finding a little bit of time to do something simple and relaxing can help everyone, and it builds more family memories. And keep in mind that your friend or relative is the focus of your trip—try to let outside distractions wait until you are home again. 4. Get in touch and stay in touch Six tips for long-distance caregiving infographic. Click caption below to read more. Read and share this infographic and help spread the word about these six tips for long-distance caregiving. Many families schedule conference calls with doctors, the assisted living facility team, or nursing home staff so several relatives can participate in one conversation and get up-to-date information about a relative’s health and progress. If your family member is in a nursing home, you can request occasional teleconferences with the facility’s staff. Sometimes a social worker is good to talk to for updates as well as for help in making decisions. You might also talk with a family member or friend in the community who can provide a realistic view of what is going on. In some cases, this will be your other parent. Don’t underestimate the value of a phone and email contact list. It is a simple way to keep everyone updated on your parents’ needs. 5. Help an aging parent stay in con-
Experience all that home is meant to be! Beautiful apartments available now with a $2,000 move incentive on qualifying moves. Call us at 414-220-3216 to learn more or to schedule your personal tour today!
2462 N Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53211 ● milwaukeecatholichome.org
Caregving>>page 33 JUNE 2022 MHL 31
Independent, Senior Communities Live your best life! Call for a tour today! Alta Mira II
Menomonee Falls - 55+
262-719-3884
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.
Bell Tower Place
Franklin - 55+
414-254-8410
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.
Cedar Glen
Wawautosa - 55+
262-719-3884
Cedar Glen offers spacious one & two bedroom apartment homes centrally located in Wauwatosa, just 10 minutes from all of your shopping & dining needs. A variety of activities, 24-hour emergency maintenance and on-site management allow for the independent lifestyle you deserve! Income restrictions apply.
Granville Heights
Milwaukee - 55+
414-357-6740
Granville Heights offers one & two bedroom apartment homes in a non-smoking community. Centrally located, you will have easy access to churches, grocery stores, restaurants and more while enjoying a relaxed, maintenance-free lifestyle within the community. Income restrictions may apply.
High Grove
BƂĎĎœǙĎʼnĈ΄Ͳ΄̋̇Τ
414-541-3333
High grove offers luxury one adn two bedroom independent senior apartments located on the Woodland Ridge Campus. Our spacious apartmetns incldue a patior ŸNj E ĶOŸŘɴʰ Ŏ ǣǼsNj Es_NjŸŸŎ ɠÞǼÌ ɠ ĶĨ˚ÞŘ OĶŸǣsǼ Ř_ ʩNjsƼĶ Osǣ ÞŘ ǣsĶsOǼ Ƽ NjǼŎsŘǼǣʳ Our non-smoking community is the perfect place to call home.
Hill Crest*
BƂĎĎœǙĎʼnĈ΄Ͳ΄̊̊Τ
414-541-3333
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.
Crest View*
BƂĎĎœǙĎʼnĈ΄Ͳ΄̊̊Τ
414-541-3333
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.
We invite to take a tour at any of our Horizon managed properties
www.horizonseniorhousing.com
Caregving<<page 31 tact from afar For one family, having a private phone line installed in their father’s nursing home room allowed him to stay in touch. For another family, giving Grandma a cell phone (and then teaching her how to use it) gave everyone some peace of mind. These simple strategies can be a lifeline. But be prepared—you may find you are inundated with calls or text messages. It’s good to think in advance about a workable approach for coping with numerous calls. 6. Organize paperwork for an aging parent Organizing paperwork is one way that a long-distance caregiver can be a big help. An important part of effective caregiving depends on keeping a great deal of information in order and up to date. Often, long-distance caregivers will need access to a parent’s or relative’s personal, health, financial, and legal records. Younger woman helping her mother with paperwork and phone callsGetting all this material together is a lot of work at first, and from far away it can seem even more challenging. But once you have gathered everything together, many other caregiving tasks will be easier. Maintaining current information about your parent’s health and medical care, as well as finances, home ownership, and other legal issues, lets you get a handle on what is going on and allows you to respond more quickly if there is a crisis. As you’re getting started, try to focus on gathering the essentials first, and fill in the blanks as you go along. Talk with the older person and the primary caregiver about any missing information or documentation and how you might help to organize the records. It is also a good idea to make sure that all financial matters, including wills and life insurance policies, are in order. It will also help if someone has a durable power of attorney (the legal document naming one person to handle financial and property issues for another). Your family member or friend may be reluctant to share personal information with you. Explain that you are not trying to invade their privacy or take over their personal lives—you are only trying to assemble what will be needed in the event of an emergency. Assure them that you will respect their privacy, and then keep your promise. If they are still uncomfortable, ask if they would be willing to work with an attorney (some lawyers specialize in elder affairs) or perhaps with another trusted family member or friend. For a list of documents and other information to gather, see Getting Your Affairs In Order. Find more information about advance care planning. 7. Learn additional tips for caregiving Make yourself a priority, too: Tips for caregivers infographic icon. Click through for full text. Read and share this infographic to learn how to find time for yourself while caregiving. Whether you are the primary caregiver or a long-distance caregiver, getting some caregiving training can be helpful. As with a lot of things in life, many of us don’t automatically have a lot of caregiver skills. For example, training can teach you how to safely move someone from a bed to a chair, how to help someone bathe, and how to prevent and treat bed sores, as well as basic first aid. Information about training opportunities is available online. Some local chapters of the American Red Cross might offer courses, as do some nonprofit organizations focused on caregiving. Medicare and Medicaid will sometimes pay for this training. 8. Gather a list of resources in your aging relative’s neighborhood Searching the internet is a good way to start collecting resources. Check with a local library or senior center, the Area Agency on Aging, or the Eldercare Locator to find out about sources of help.
IRFXV RQ ZKDW PDWWHUV
:H IRFXV RQ WKH PRYH VR \RX FDQ
ŽŵƉĂƐƐŝŽŶĂƚĞ ŵŽǀŝŶŐ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ĨŽƌ ƐĞŶŝŽƌƐ
>> K& d, d />^ ^ Zs/ &KZ ^ E/KZ^ /E dZ E^/d/KE W </E' ͮ hEW </E' ͮ ZKKD > zKhd
&RPSOHWH 3HUVRQDOL]HG 'RZQVL]LQJ DQG 0RYLQJ 6ROXWLRQV IRFXV RQ ZKDW PDWWHUV tĞ ďƌŝŶŐ ĐŽŵƉĂƐƐŝŽŶ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ǁŚŝůĞ ƉƌŽǀŝĚŝŶŐ ĂŶ ŝŶƐƵƌĞĚ ĂŶĚ ŚŽŶĞƐƚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ ĨŽƌ ŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂů ĂŶĚ ĨĂŵŝůŝĞƐ͘ tĞ ďĞŐŝŶ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ĐŽŶƐƵůƚĂƟŽŶ ƚŽ ůĞĂƌŶ ŵŽƌĞ ĂďŽƵƚ ǁŚĂƚ LJŽƵ ŶĞĞĚ ĂŶ ŚŽǁ ǁĞ ĐĂŶ ŚĞůƉ͘
^d/D d ^ E KE^h>d d/KE^ KE KhZ ^ Zs/ ^ Z &Z
ϰϭϰͲϱϮϲͲϱϮϰϮ
ǁǁǁ͘ƐŵĂƌƚŵŽǀĞƐĨŽƌƐĞŶŝŽƌƐ͘ĐŽŵ ͮ ŝŶĨŽΛƐŵĂƌŵŽǀĞƐĨŽƌƐĞŶŝŽƌƐ͘ĐŽŵ
12: $&&(37,1* $33/,&$7,216 ,QGHSHQGHQW $VVLVWHG /LYLQJ
IRU 6HQLRUV DJHV LQ WKH +LVWRULF /D\WRQ %RXOHYDUG 1HLJKERUKRRG ,QGHSHQGHQW DQG $VVLVWHG /LYLQJ LQ WKH +LVWRULF /D\WRQ %RXOHYDUG 1HLJKERUKRRG
Heart<<page 28 What other screening tests do I need to tell me if I’m at risk for heart disease and how to lower my risk? What can you do to help me quit smoking? How much physical activity do I need to help protect my heart? What’s a heart-healthy eating plan for me? How can I tell if I’m having a heart attack? If I think I’m having one, what should I do? Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute To learn more about making heart-healthy lifestyle changes, visit the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The Future of Research on Aging and the Heart Adults age 65 and older are more likely than younger people to suffer from cardiovascular disease, which is problems with the heart, blood vessels, or both. Aging can cause changes in the heart and blood vessels that may increase a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease. To understand how aging is linked to cardiovascular disease so that we can ultimately develop cures for this group of diseases, we need to first understand what is happening in the healthy but aging heart and blood vessels. This understanding has advanced dramatically in the past 30 years.
Heart<<page 35
$OO 8WLOLWLHV ,QFOXGHG )UHH 3DUNLQJ $YDLODEOH )UHH /DXQGU\ :,), )RU 6HOHFW 8QLWV 'LQLQJ $YDLODEOH )LWQHVV &HQWHU %XVLQHVV &HQWHU 6PRNH $QG 3HW )UHH %XLOGLQJ 2Q 6LWH %HDXW\ 6DORQ $QG 0XFK 0RUH
ΎŝŶĐŽŵĞ ƌĞƐƚƌŝĐƚŝŽŶƐ ĂƉƉůLJ
: *UHHQILHOG $YHQXH 0LOZDXNHH :, _ 3URIHVVLRQDOO\ PDQDJHG E\ 2DNEURRN &RUSRUDWLRQ
(48$/ +286,1* 23325781,7<
JUNE 2022 MHL 33
HERITAGESENIOR.COM
Put more life into your L ifestyle! • Warm-Water Pools at our premier properties* • On-Site Restaurant Style Dining • Fitness Centers with on-site Therapy Services • Outdoor Grills and Firepits • Housekeeping Services • Entertainment Theaters at our premier properties* • Transportation provided for scheduled events & activities • Spacious Floor Plans
We can help you with the Next
Step!
• Independent • Assisted Living • Memory Care • Pendant Program: Safety, Security & Peace of Mind
Heritage Elm Grove 800 Wall Street Elm Grove, WI 53122
Heritage Monona 111 Owen Road Monona, WI 53716
Lincoln Village 1330 West Lincoln Ave. Port Washington, WI 53074
Heritage Muskego* S64 W13780 Janesville Rd. Muskego, WI 53150
Lexington Heritage 5020 South 107th Street *UHHQ¿HOG :,
Heritage Court N48W14250 W. Hampton Ave. Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Heritage Waukesha 1831 Meadow Lane Pewaukee, WI 53072
Heritage West Allis 7901 West National Ave. West Allis, WI 53214
Heritage Middleton 6234 Maywood Ave. Middleton, WI 53562
Aspire* 825 Cobblestone Lane Kimberly, WI 54136
Heritage Deer Creek 3585 147th Street New Berlin, WI 53151
Heritage Lake Country* 2975 Village Square Drive Hartland, WI 53029
Heritage Court 3515 East Hamilton Ave. Eau Claire, WI 54701
Heritage Oakwood Hills 3606 Damon St. Eau Claire, WI 54701
*Oshkosh Coming Summer 2021! • 150 Aspire Lane, Oshkosh, WI 54904
gauge your wellness age There are many ways to determine your age. For most, it is simply looking at the calendar and marking it chronologically. However, not everyone ages in the same way. Age depends on more than just how many birthdays you mark. True age depends on your attitude, sense of purpose, activity level, eating and sleeping habits and much more. Medical science is now using lifestyle habits and other biomarkers to measure one’s age. To help you determine your “wellness age”, here are 10 markers: Be Physically Active: People who exercise moderately for 20-30 minutes daily improve their wellness age by 3-6 years. Be smoke and tobacco free: Smoking and using other tobacco products can reduce your wellness age 3-6 years. Nicotine damages the epithelial lining of your arteries and carbon monoxide in smoke suffocates the cells and cause premature cellular death. Improve Bone Density: Increasing the strength of your bones adds 2-3 years to your wellness. Participating in walking, running, lifting, and other weight bearing activities helps bones absorb
more calcium and other vital bone-building nutrients thereby strengthening your bones. Reduce body fat levels and Stay lean: As people age chronologically, body fat levels increase as much as 5% per decade. Accumulating extra fat especially around the mid-section disrupts the hormonal balance and ages the cells more rapidly. Carrying 5-10 extra pounds can reduce your wellness age by 2-3 years. An extra 30- 50 pounds can reduce as much as 6-8 from your wellness age. Improve cholesterol ratio: Having plenty of whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and refraining from animal products greatly improves LDL levels. Moderate physical exercise is the best way to improve HDL levels. IMPROVE BLOOD PRESSURE: Having a blood pressure of less than 120 over 80 without medication can add 4 to 5 years to your wellness age. Have A Healthy Blood Sugar Tolerance: Elevated fasting blood sugar levels greater than 110 ml/dl can reduce 3-4 years from your wellness age. Increased fasting blood sugar levels indicate the breakdown of the insulin sugar system which affects every other biological system in the body. Your goal is to strive for between a 70-90 fasting blood sugar level without medication. Exercise, healthy eating and embracing effective stress management are the best ways to improve blood sugar tolerance Get at least 7 hours of sleep A night: Get at least 7 hours of sleep a night: Add 5-8 years to your wellness age by going to bed and getting up at the same time every day and achieving 7 or more hours of sleep. Optimal sleep allows the body and mind to rejuvenate and regenerate. On of the quickest ways to age your body is to short change your sleep. Practive Mediation And Other Stress Mangement Skills: Taking time to meditate and practice mindfulness on a daily basis can add up to 8 years to your wellness age. Prayer, deep breathing, visualization and practicing faith are the best ways to combat negative stress. Eat 9 Servings Of Fruit And Vegetables And Reduce Refined Carbohydrates And Animal Products: Eating plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains every day and reducing or eliminating animal products adds 4 to 6 years to your wellness age. Just by altering your diet on a small scale, you can experience modest improvements in your wellness age.
Tudor Oaks:
We’re Always Here For You! ■ Assisted
Living: Style-smart, charming private apartments ■ Memory Care: Personal suite with private bathroom ■ Rehab Stays
Customized therapy plans, private rooms, TV, phone & Wifi included.
■ Wellness Call 414-529-0100 for a tour or visit www.TudorOaks.net for a fly-thru video tour of our community.
Programs
■ Beautiful
Campus Setting
Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community
S77 W12929 McShane Drive, Muskego, WI 53150
414-529-0100 www.TudorOaks.net
Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community is owned and operated by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest, a not-for-profit provider of senior housing and healthcare since 1930.
JUNE 2022 MHL 35
36 MHL JANUARY 2022
long-term care Residential Facilities, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homes At some point, support from family, friends, and local programs may not be enough. People who require help fulltime might move to a residential facility that provides many or all of the longterm care services they need. Facility-based long-term care services include: board and care homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and continuing care retirement communities. Some facilities have only housing and housekeeping, but many also provide personal care and medical services. Many facilities offer special programs for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. What Are Board and Care Homes? Board and care homes, also called residential care facilities or group homes, are small private facilities, usually with 20 or fewer residents. Rooms may be private or shared. Residents receive personal care and meals and have staff available around the clock. Nursing and medical care usually are not provided on site. What Is Assisted Living? 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. 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. Exact arrangements vary from state to state. What Are Nursing Homes? Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide a wide range
of health and personal care services. Their services focus on medical care more than most assisted living facilities. These services typically include nursing care, 24-hour supervision, three meals a day, and assistance with everyday activities. Rehabilitation services, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy, are also available. Some people stay at a nursing home for a short time after being in the hospital. After they recover, they go home. However, most nursing home residents live there permanently because they have ongoing physical or mental conditions that require constant care and supervision. To look for and compare nursing homes in your area, see Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare. Also get tips for choosing a nursing home. What Are Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)? Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also called life care communities, offer different levels of service in one location. Many of them offer independent housing (houses or apartments), assisted living, and skilled nursing care all on one campus. Healthcare services and recreation programs are also provided. In a CCRC, where you live depends on the level of service you need. People who can no longer live independently move to the assisted living facility or sometimes receive home care in their independent living unit. If necessary, they can enter the CCRC’s nursing home. There are many sources of information about facility-based long-term care. A good place to start is the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 or https://eldercare.acl.gov. You can also call your local Area Agency on Aging, Aging and Disability Resource Center, department of human services or aging, or a social service agency.
3HDFH RI 0LQG 6HUYLFHV 7LWOH 3UH $UUDQJHPHQWV 6LPSOH &UHPDWLRQ ([FOXGLQJ &UHPDWLRQ 3HUPLW )HH
7UDGLWLRQDO )XQHUDOV DW \RXU &KXUFK RU &HPHWHU\ &KDSHO RI \RXU FKRLFH
&DOO IRU PRUH GHWDLOV
6(59,1* $// 2) :,6&216,1
:KHQ OLIH Rƫ HUV WKH JLIW RI WLPH
how will you spend it? 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 email wauwatosasales@oakparkplace.com.
/LYH /LIH /LYH ZHOO 1621 Rivers Bend, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 www.OakParkPlace.com/Wauwatosa
JUNE 2022 MHL 37
7ROO IUHH +HOSOLQH
ŵĂŝů͗ƐŵƉͲǁŝΛŐǁĂĂƌ͘ŽƌŐ
ZZZ VPSZL RUJ
keeping cool in the heat of summer
tŝƐĐŽŶƐŝŶ^ĞŶŝŽƌDĞĚŝĐĂƌĞWĂƚƌŽů
(PSRZHULQJ 6HQLRUV WR 3UHYHQW +HDOWKFDUH )UDXG 3527(&7 \RXU SHUVRQDO LQIRUPDWLRQ
'(7(&7
VXVSHFWHG IUDXG DEXVH DQG HUURUV
5(3257
VXVSLFLRXV FODLPV RU DFWLYLWLHV
ZZZ VPSZL RUJ
&DOO XV ZLWK TXHVWLRQV DERXW ELOOLQJ HUURUV VFDPV DQG PHGLFDO LGHQWLI\ WKHऽ ^DW^ ĂƌĞ ŐƌĂŶƚͲĨƵŶĚĞĚ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĨĞĚĞƌĂů h͘^͘ ĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ ŽĨ ,ĞĂůƚŚ ĂŶĚ ,ƵŵĂŶ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ;,,^Ϳ͕ h͘^͘ ĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƟŽŶ ĨŽƌ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ >ŝǀŝŶŐ ; >Ϳ͘
38 MHL JUNE 2022
Almost every summer there is a deadly heat wave in some part of the country. Too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is even riskier if you are older or if you have health problems. It is important to get relief from the heat quickly. If not, you might begin to feel confused or faint. Your heart could become stressed, and maybe stop beating. Your body is always working to keep a balance between how much heat it makes and how much it loses. Your brain is the thermostat. It sends and receives signals to and from parts of your body that affect temperature, such as the spinal cord, muscles, blood vessels, skin, and glands that make substances known as hormones. Too much heat causes sweating. When the sweat dries from your skin, the surface of your body cools and your temperature goes down. Being hot for too long can cause many illnesses, all grouped under the name hyperthermia (hy-per-ther-mee-uh): • Heat cramps are the painful tightening of muscles in your stomach area, arms, or legs. Cramps can result from hard work or exercise. While your body temperature and pulse usually stay normal during heat cramps, your skin may feel moist and cool. Take these cramps as a sign that you are too hot — find a way to cool your body down. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids, but not those containing alcohol or caffeine. • Heat edema is a swelling in your ankles and feet when you get hot. Putting your legs up should help. If that doesn’t work fairly quickly, check with your doctor. • Heat syncope is a sudden dizziness that may come on when you are active in the heat. If you take a form of heart medication known as a beta blocker or are not used to hot weather, you are even more likely to feel faint when in the heat. Putting your legs up and resting in a cool place should make the dizzy feeling go away. • Heat exhaustion is a warning that your body can no longer keep itself cool. You might feel thirsty, dizzy, weak, uncoordinated, nauseated, and sweat a lot. Your body temperature stays normal,
skin feels cold and clammy. Your pulse can be normal or raised. Resting in a cool place, drinking plenty of fluids, and getting medical care should help you feel better soon. If not, this condition can progress to heat stroke. • Heat stroke is an emergency — it can be life threatening! You need to get medical help right away. Getting to a cool place is very important, but so is treatment by a doctor. Many people die of heat stroke each year. Older people living in homes or apartments without air conditioning or good airflow are at most risk. So are people who don’t drink enough water or those with chronic diseases or alcoholism. The Signs of Heat Stroke • Fainting, possibly the first sign, • Body temperature over 104° F, • A change in behavior — confusion, being grouchy, acting strangely, or staggering, • Dry flushed skin and a strong rapid pulse or a slow weak pulse, • Not sweating, despite the heat, acting delirious, or being in a coma. Who Is at Risk? Most are over 50 years old. The temperature outside or inside does not have to hit 100° F for you to be at risk for a heat-related illness. Health problems that put you at risk include: • Heart or blood vessel problems, poorly working sweat glands, or changes in your skin caused by normal aging. • Heart, lung, or kidney disease, as well as any illness that makes you feel weak all over or causes a fever. • High blood pressure or other conditions that make it necessary for you to change some of the foods you eat. For example, if you are supposed to avoid salt in your food, your risk of heatrelated illness may be higher. Check with your doctor. • Conditions treated by drugs such as diuretics, sedatives, tranquilizers, and some heart and blood pressure medicines. These may make it harder for your body to cool itself by perspiring. • Taking several drugs for a variety of health problems. Keep taking your prescriptions, but ask your doctor what
to do if the drugs you are taking make you more likely to become overheated. • Being quite a bit overweight or underweight. • Drinking alcoholic beverages. How Can I Lower My Risk? Things you can do to lower your risk of heat-related illness: • Drink plenty of liquids — water or fruit and vegetable juices. Every day you should drink at least eight glasses to keep your body working properly. Heat tends to make you lose fluids so it is very important to drink at least that much, if not more, when it is hot. Avoid drinks containing caffeine or alcohol. They make you lose more fluids. If your doctor has told you to limit your liquids, ask him or her what you should do when it is very hot. • If you live in a home or apartment without fans or air conditioning, be sure to follow these steps to lower your chance of heat problems: o open windows at night; o create cross-ventilation by opening windows on two sides of the building; o cover windows when they are in direct sunlight; o keep curtains, shades or blinds drawn during the hottest part of the day; o try to spend at least 2 hours a day (if possible during the hottest part of the day) some place air-conditioned — for example, the shopping mall, the movies, the library, a senior center, or a friend’s house if you don’t have air conditioning. • Check with your local area agency on aging to see if there is a program that provides window air conditioners to seniors who qualify. • If you think you can’t afford to run your air conditioner in the summer, contact your local area agency on aging. Or, ask at your local senior center. They may know if there are any programs in your community to aid people who need help paying their cooling bills. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is one possible source. • Ask a friend or relative to drive you to a cool place on very hot days if you don’t have a car or no longer drive. Many towns or counties, area agencies, religious groups, and senior citizen centers provide such services. If necessary, take a taxi. Don’t stand outside waiting for a bus. • Pay attention to the weather reports. You are more at risk as the temperature or humidity rise or when there is an air pollution alert in effect. • Dress for the weather. Some people find natural fabrics such as cotton to be cooler than synthetic fibers. Light-colored clothes reflect the sun and heat better than dark colors. If you are unsure about what to wear, ask a friend or family member to help you select clothing that will help you stay cool.
• Don’t try to exercise or do a lot of activities when it is hot. • Avoid crowded places when it’s hot outside. Plan trips during non-rush hour times. What Should I Remember? Headache, confusion, dizziness, or nausea when you’re in a hot place or during hot weathercould be a sign of a heat-related illness. Go to the doctor or an emergency room to find out if you need tgreatment. To keep heat-related illnesses from becoming a dangerous heat stroke, remember to: • Get out of the sun and into a cool place — air-conditioning is best. • Offer fluids, but avoid alcohol and caffeine. Water and fruit and vegetable juices are best. • Shower or bathe, or at least sponge off with cool water.
Heart<<page 33 Learn more about The Heart Truth®, a national heart disease awareness campaign for women from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Today, more than ever, scientists understand what causes your blood vessels and heart to age and how your aging cardiovascular system leads to cardiovascular disease. In addition, they have pinpointed risk factors that increase the odds a person will develop cardiovascular disease. They are learning much more about how physical activity, diet, and other lifestyle factors influence the “rate of aging” in the healthy heart and arteries. The aging of other organ systems, including the muscles, kidneys, and lungs, also likely contributes to heart disease. Research is ongoing to unravel how these aging systems influence each other, which may reveal new targets for treatments. In the future, interventions or treatments that slow accelerated aging of the heart and arteries in young and middle-aged people who seem to be healthy could prevent or delay the onset of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular disorders in later life. Some interventions that we already know slow the rate of aging in the heart and arteries include healthy eating, exercise, reducing stress, and quitting smoking. The more we understand the changes that take place in cells and molecules during aging, for example, the closer we get to the possibility of designing drugs that target those changes. Gene therapies can also target specific cellular changes and could potentially be a way to intervene in the aging process. While waiting for these new therapies to be developed, you can still enjoy activities, like exercise and a healthy diet, that can benefit your heart.
JUNE 2022 MHL 39
OPENING =><>F;>K 2019 OPENING =><>F;>K 2019 ՞ NOW OPEN ՞ ՞ NOW OPEN ՞
FRESH-PICKED SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS Expand your horizons and try something new with these fun ideas. One of the summer activities for seniors on our list is to take a road trip. Feeling stuck in a rut? A new season is a great reason to get out there and have new experiences. If you want to expand your horizons during the warm-weather months, consider trying something you’ve never done before. These freshpicked summer activities for seniors can inspire a newfound passion and help recapture that invigorating “school’s out” feeling of fun, freedom, and adventure: Hit the road If it’s been a while since you took a summer road trip, why not venture out on the open highway? Whether it’s a day trip to a nearby destination you’ve never visited or an RV tour around the country, switching up your surroundings and seeing new sights is a sure-fire way to inspire wonder. The question is: where to next? Mount Rushmore? Grand Canyon? Niagara Falls? Whether near or far, call friends or family and plan a road trip to remember. If hearing loss makes it difficult to connect with those you care about over the phone, find out how CapTel phone captioning technology can help. Before setting out on your excursion, use these helpful travel tips for seniors to jet set like a pro. Join a hobby group New activities and new friends add up to truly life-enriching experiences. If starting a new hobby seems intimidating, see what groups you’d like to join at a local community center, or find a local group that matches your interests online. There, you can find just about anything from a book club to a hiking group to “wine and paint” events – and more that you may not have even considered. To boost your wellness quotient, consider satisfying the hobby-seeker in you with these healthy hobbies to help stay physically and mentally fit. Take up a summer sport Summertime weather makes for ideal conditions to enjoy fitness activi-
ties outdoors. Consider taking up a new sport this season to help broaden your skills and interests. Think golf, tennis or pickle ball, biking, swimming or water aerobics, and fishing. There may even be yoga or tai chi classes offered outdoors in your area. No matter which of the fun sports for seniors you try this summer, be sure to check with your health care provider before starting any new activity or fitness regimen. Experiment with new music Everyone has their favorite radio stations and bands, but there are many more genres and songs to discover. As you explore new summer activities to try, consider downloading an app like Spotify or Pandora and listen to shuffled playlists that expose you to fresh tunes. You could also find outdoor music events in your area where you can appreciate original songs from artists you haven’t heard of before. Before you go, check out these concert hearing protection tips to help prevent noise-induced hearing loss. Eat food you’ve never tried The last in our list of summer activities for seniors will tempt your taste buds. One of the easiest (and most delicious) ways to mix life up is by literally mixing up new flavors and ingredients. Perhaps you’d like to try out a new ethnic restaurant and order foods you’ve never eaten before. You could ask the server or chef about the cultural significance of the dish and learn about unfamiliar spices and flavors. Or, sign up for a cooking class and expand your own kitchen repertoire. Then invite friends for a dinner party and watch them be impressed! Thanks to modern conveniences, you can even have ingredients delivered right to your door. If you have food allergies, be sure to double check the nutrition label or ask about any ingredients that you are not familiar with. With so many new things to try, it’s sure to be a fun and enriching season ahead! For more summer activities for seniors, check out even more ways to spend the warm-weather season. captel. com.
The Lutheran Home is proud to present Elaine's Hope, our new memory care community. Learn more about this new community and all our senior care options.
The Lutheran Home is proud to present Elaine's Hope, Contact The Lutheran Homeusistoday! proud 414-326-3398 to present Elaine’s Hope, our new memory care community. Learn more about this www.thelutheranhome.org our new careand community. Learncare moreoptions. about newmemory community all our senior this new community and all our senior care options.
Contact us today! 414-326-3398 www.thelutheranhome.org Contact us today! 414-326-3398 www.lutheranhome.org
ÍƌŧƾǙĹ ƈƖƌŖ ÈǁćıŧǔŧƖƌćſ ǙǁLjŧƌŖ &ćǁĹ PćĪŧſŧǔŧĹLj
^ŬŝůůĞĚ EƵƌƐŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ZĞŚĂďŝůŝƚĂƚŝŽŶ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJͲ ĂƐĞĚ ZĞƐŝĚĞŶƚŝĂů >ŝǀŝŶŐ ͮ ƐƐŝƐƚĞĚ >ŝǀŝŶŐ ƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚƐ
ǁŧć ćǔ ŧǔĪŠĹſſ ćƌƖǁ
ϮϯϯϬ ^͘ ϱϰƚŚ ^ƚ͘ tĞƐƚ ůůŝƐ͕ t/ ϰϭϰͲϲϭϱͲϳϭϬϬ
·ĹŖćŧƌ ȃƖǙǁ ŧƌıĹƺĹƌıĹƌĪĹ ˂ ſŧŔĹLjǔȃſĹ ^ŬŝůůĞĚ EƵƌƐŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ZĞŚĂďŝůŝƚĂƚŝŽŶ
ǁŧć ćǔ !ǁƖƖŹŔŧĹſı
ϭϴϳϰϬ t ůƵĞŵŽƵŶĚ ZĚ͕ ƌŽŽŬĨŝĞůĚ͕ t/ ϱϯϬϰϱ ϮϮϰͲϵϵϴͲϴϰϬϴ
ǁŧć ćǔ ëćǙŹĹLjŠć
ϭϰϱϭ ůĞǀĞůĂŶĚ ǀĞ tĂƵŬĞƐŚĂ͕ t/ ϱϯϭϴϲ ϰϭϰͲϮϱϱͲϱϯϳϲ
Z/ , D'd͘ KD JUNE 2022 MHL 41
SENIOR LIVING INDEPENDENT LIVING | ASSISTED LIVING (RCAC) | MEMORY CARE (CBRF) Care-Free Living
Live a comfortable, independent lifestyle as you enjoy the company of friends and neighbors who have also chosen to make The Waters their home! You’ll quickly find your place in this exceptionally welcoming and active community where everyone is invited around the dining room table. You’ll have fun, share events, time together and life stories!
Assisted Living (RCAC)
Residents can age in place and THRIVE where they are with access to Health Care Services (wellness checks, care coordination, medication management, shower assistance, etc.) as determined through a Nursing Assessment. You can rest easy and thrive as you enjoy the convenience of remaining in your beautiful apartment, as your needs change.
Memory Care (CBRF)
Our memory care program is designed to celebrate the life story of your loved one so that they can bloom where they are in their journey. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that our care teams are on-site at all times ensuring your loved one is treated with the respect, dignity and compassionate care they deserve. Our health and wellbeing professionals work closely with our residents and their families to ensure personalized attention to specific care needs, as well as looking ahead to properly accommodate for any changing needs. 42 MHL JUNE 2022
Rest Easy, You’ll Be Safe & Secure
The Waters of Oak Creek has an excellent health and safety record, giving you peace of mind. Experience the safety and security of on-site health services while remaining in your beautiful apartment home! Our team will ensure that every step before and after the move-in process is handled safely, conveniently, and comfortably.
Contact Ashley for a personal tour or consultation 4 1 4 - 5 7 4 - 0 9 0 0 | A M E N O M I N E E @ T H E WAT E R S . C O M 8000 S. MARKET ST., OAK CREEK, WI 53154 | THEWATERS.COM
repair your boday with a healthy diet There is a lot of talk about what to do to repair our body when we become sick and every advertisement seems to be pushing a new diet product to make us feel better. It can be very difficult to sift through all the information and find what works for us. Will the “healthy diet” that works for my best friend work for me? What if we are already plagued with chronic ailments, like arthritis? What we can do is listen to our bodies and figure out what makes us feel healthy. Our bodies must be in balance in order to resist disease. The blood pH to be healthy needs to stay between 7.35 and 7.45. In order to maintain this pH, the blood will push acidic waste into the body tissues. The typical Western diet includes meats, fish, dairy, processed foods, sugar, alcohol, and caffeinated drinks, which all contribute to
one’s body becoming too acidic. As we age, the acid in the body can lead to stiffness and deterioration of our muscles and joints. This can be especially problematic for people with arthritis. In order to restore our bodies to the optimum pH level, we need to balance out the acidic condition with alkaline foods. Here are some easy alkaline food choices: Fresh Fruit: Apples, grapes, lemons, limes, papayas, pears, melons, avocados, berries, cherries, figs, raisins, kiwi, and dates Fresh Vegetables: Fresh salads, raw spinach, broccoli, parsley, garlic, wheat grass, barley grass, asparagus, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, onions, celery, okra, squash, corn, and peas Nuts, Seeds, and Oils: Almonds, chestnuts, hazelnuts, brazil nuts, coconuts, pine nuts, olive oil, canola oil, flax seed oil, and avocado oil Beverages: Herbal teas, green tea, ginger tea, soy milk, vegetable juices, and water with lemon or lime Sweeteners: Maple syrup, rice syrup, raw honey, and raw sugar. If you already are prone to muscle stiffness because of arthritis, you can take some of your food choices a step further. Apple Cider Vinegar: According to the book, “Apple Cider Vinegar” by Paul and Patricia Bragg, arthritic pain sufferers who took an apple cider vinegar and honey cocktail three times a day for several months reported that the pain was completely gone from their joints. Pineapple: Pineapple possesses powerful anti-inflammatory properties, which can ease the pain of arthritis. Turmeric: Turmeric is also known for it’s anti-inflammatory effect. Cinnamon and Honey: Many Arthritis sufferers have found much relief from their aches and pains by drinking a cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and a teaspoon of cinnamon in the morning and evening. Almonds: Almonds are a great source of magnesium, which is an essential mineral that helps relax our muscles.
JUNE 2022 MHL 43
Don’t Let Wandering Leave You at a Loss
Not every person with dementia is prone to wandering, but every person with dementia is at risk for it. In fact, in a recent study, 46 percent of Alzheimer’s family caregivers say their loved one has wandered off or gotten lost at some point.As we all know, the first rule of dementia is to expect the unexpected. So, even if wandering isn’t an issue for you yet, it’s smart to familiarize yourself with what to do in case it ever happens. In addition to the inherent risk of wandering that comes with just having dementia, some other signs that a person might wander include: - They are having trouble navigating familiar places or they forget where they are when they are someplace they’ve been a number of times - They keep talking about doing something that is no longer relevant to their lives (i.e. going to work, visiting a person who is deceased or has long moved away, getting the kids off to school, etc.) - They tend to experience p.m. agitation, or sundowning - They say they want to go home, but they’re already there - They have delusions or hallucina-
tions - They have had a recent change in routine If a person in your care does wander and you aren’t able to find them within 15 minutes, here are the next steps to take: - Call 911 and fill out a missing persons report. Because a person with dementia is considered a vulnerable adult, you don’t have to wait 24 hours. When you call, be prepared to share a recent photo of the person, as well as information about what meds they are taking, what they are wearing, where they were last seen, where they like to go or might go and what they like to be called. - Many law enforcement officers have participated in the Alzheimer’s Association’s training for first responders and understand that wandering is an urgent issue, even if it’s happened many times before, or it hasn’t been very long. However, if, for any reason, law enforcement is hesitant to act, call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 1-800-2723900, and they will confirm to the officers that they have to take immediate action. - Activate the Missing Senior Network to let everyone the person with dementia knows or may encounter that he or she is currently wandering.
/PaXcm XuXaV 0WP 7C| o 7Cn !PCao 0c P® `PaoXoXPn Ä $a§/XoP /PmuXLPn 0 0 0 0 0
$OO DSSOLDQFHV LQFOXGHG ,Q 8QLW :DVKHU 'U\HU *HQHURXV FORVHW VSDFH 3DWLR RU EDOFRQ\ 8QGHUJURXQG KHDWHG SDUNLQJ
0 0 0 0 0 0
6FKHGXOHG DFWLYLWLHV %HDXW\ 6DORQ %DUEHU VKRS )LWQHVV URRP 3ULYDWH FKHI VHUYLFH /LEUDU\ &RPPXQLW\ *DUGHQ
d, Z Z >/D/d EhD Z K& hE/d^ hZZ Ed>z s /> > ͘ ^ , h> d/D dK dKhZ KhZ >hy Ϯ ZKKD ͕ Ϯ &h>> d, hE/d^͘
E /E W E Ed Z d/Z D Ed KDDhE/dz t/d, ^K Dh , dK K&& Z͊
>> hd/>/d/ ^ Z /E >h /E d, >Kt DKEd,>z Z Ed t/d, ϵϬй Z &hE > EdZ E & ͊
0$ / 1 =$1. ,. 6 0 0$1. :DVKLQJWRQ 6W *UDIWRQ :, 9LVLW XV DW ZZZ WKHSURYLGHQFHSODFH RUJ
(48$/ +286,1* 23325781,7<
VISION<<page 11 plants had half the car accident risk of those who didn’t have surgery,” cites Daniel Ferguson, MD. 3. “You’ll decrease your risk of falling and hip fractures,” says Mark Freedman, MD. Of the 1,000+ hip fractures that occur each day, many are due to visual impairment from cataracts. 4. “Medicare covers 80% of the allowable cost of cataract surgery and insurance covers a majority (or sometimes all) of the remainder,” notes Daniel Paskowitz, MD, PhD. 5. “Our team uses the latest technology, so the operation takes only 10-15 minutes. Afterward, patients go home and resume most all normal activities within hours, and vision noticeably improves within days,” says Michael Raciti, MD. 6. Cataract removal with lens implantation began in 1949 and is the most commonly performed surgical procedure for Americans age 65+. “The overwhelming majority of patients improve their vision—often to levels not seen in years,” says David Scheidt, OD, who handles pre- and post-operative surgery care. FREE INFORMATION Eye Care Specialists’ doctors are dedicated to providing the highest quality cataract, diabetic, glaucoma, and macular degeneration care. They frequently lecture to the public and fellow physicians and have written their own series of booklets on these conditions. Call 414-321-7035 for FREE copies. If it’s time for an eye exam or you would like a second opinion (which is typically covered by Medicare and/or insurance), Eye Care Specialists has offices on 7th & Wisconsin Ave., Mayfair Road across from the mall, or 102nd & National Ave. They also offer extensive information at www.eyecarespecialists.net. JUNE 2022 MHL 45
healthy vegetables TO PLANT IN YOUR GARDEN Sow wholesome seasonal goodness right in your backyard. Lettuce is one of the healthy spring vegetables you can plant in your garden.Are you champing at the bit to get out in your garden after a long winter? Your wait just might be over! There are plenty of healthy spring vegetables that thrive in cooler weather. If your soil isn’t soft enough to dig yet, you can start these veggies off in pots or trays and transplant them outside when the weather cooperates. Start by picking up seeds for these healthy spring vegetables: Lettuce Leafy greens are good for the brain as they are tied to sharper memory. They also happen to be a perfect healthy spring vegetable, because they only grow in temperatures below 80F. Keep yourself in a hardy supply of spring salad by planting “cut-and-come-again” varieties where you plant just once and then continuously harvest the outer leaves. Or, you can decide to grow entire lettuce heads and re-plant after harvests—it’s up to you! The time between planting and harvest usually ranges between 35-70 days. Green peas Who doesn’t love hunting for ripe sugar-snap or snow peas and eating them straight from the pod? It helps to soak the seeds in water before planting to speed up germination. Then, plant them along a trellis or fence so they’ll have support to climb on as they grow. Keep an eye out for flowers, because they’ll be ready to eat about three weeks after that. Carrots
46 MHL JUNE 2022
This crisp, sweet root vegetable is best planted 3-5 weeks before the predicted last frost of spring, which varies based on where you live. You can continue planting these healthy spring vegetables every three weeks if you want to stagger your harvests. Carrots are famously healthy for the eyes, but not just because of vitamin A as is commonly believed. They also contain lutein, a lesser-known antioxidant that promotes healthy vision. Tomatoes While they’re technically a fruit, not a vegetable, tomatoes are one of the most popular additions to home gardens, and for a good reason—they’re flavorful and versatile in recipes. The health highlight of tomatoes is an antioxidant called lycopene, which is linked to a lower risk of cancer and heart disease among other benefits. There are many different methods for growing tomatoes, which depend on your preferences, the setup of your garden, and the tomato varieties you choose. Radishes Want a quick turnaround with high chances of success? Go for radishes in your garden. You can plant them as soon as your soil is ready to work with, and harvest as early as three weeks later. Experiment with adding radishes to salads raw – or you can sauté, roast, or even pickle them. There are plenty of recipes that can help you use your radish harvest all spring! Spinach Adding fresh baby spinach to a salad, stir fry, or casserole is even better when it comes from your own garden. It’s another healthy spring vegetable that you can plant as soon as the ground is willing. You can start harvesting the outside leaves as soon as they are 3-4 inches long. Aim to pick it all by the time summer arrives, as spinach doesn’t do as well in the heat. Spinach is good for the eyes and the heart, among other fantastic health benefits. Asparagus A perfect addition to your late spring and early summer barbecues, asparagus is safe to plant as soon as the threat of frost is past. You can get a head start by cultivating seedlings indoors as early as February. However, asparagus is a “playing the long game” kind of veggie, because it’s best if you don’t harvest any spears for the first two years the plants are in your garden. This longer waiting period allows them to build deep roots and provide you with tasty spears for years to come! Your future self will thank you for putting in the work, especially since asparagus can help maintain healthy blood pressure and weight. If you’re not already heading out to the garden to plant some of these healthy spring vegetables, check out more health and wellness articles on our blog, including health benefits of vegetables and healthy soup recipes you can make with your harvest.
Change>>page 27
Reflections<<page 15 working your life away. Indifference in this case is a symptom of facing too much, trying as hard as you can, and having political knowledge slip through the cracks. We are burning ourselves up and out and that is another reason we, as love warriors, need to transform the heart of our society and our lives before the growing collective rage in our midst damages our culture beyond repair. Love makes us who we are and who we can become. To become a love warrior, we must first learn to face, heal, and love ourselves where love has been wounded in us. If we do not do this first, we will find it hard to imagine that love really has the power to change things. That is why I write so carefully about cultivating self-love in Facing the Apocalypse. (2) If we fail to heal ourselves and rebuild the foundation of our self-love and trust, fear will always lurk deep inside us and fuel our anger and compulsions for power and control. To become a love warrior, we must learn that the presence of pain in our lives isn’t a sign of failure or a reason for shame. It is a call for healing and growth, a call to use our best human powers for mindful reflection and change. Love does heal and it must begin within ourselves. To face the wounds to love within ourselves takes courage to even admit they exist. We must become wounded healers in the culture we live in, with the knowledge of what
need to use transportation other than your car? Will you have access to recreational activities? Do you want to climb flights of stairs? Do you want maintenance-free living? Is it secure and safe? Do you need assistance with daily activities? Can you keep your pet? Research new home alternatives long before you make your move. Spend time in the area where you plan to move and get answers to all your questions. Because you are looking for value compare the cost and the amenities each community has to offer. You can start enrich your lifestyle and enjoy retirement living. What are you waiting for! has caused our wounds and how to heal them. Our inner experience is the foundation we need to know that love really has the power to change everything. On this road as love warriors, we soon learn that choosing self-examination and growth is embracing the love that heals.” ©June2022 Kalpana (Rose) M. Kumar M.D., CEO and Medical Director, The Ommani Center for Integrative Medicine, Pewaukee, WI. www.ommanicenter.com Author of Becoming Real: Reclaiming Your Health in Midlife (2nd Edition), Medial Press, 2014. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients. Call 262.695.5311 for an appointment, either virtual or in-person for those free of symptoms. Links: (1) https://www.nytimes.com/ live/2022/05/25/us/shooting-robb-elementary-uvalde (2) https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Apocalypse-Outrageous-Courage-Compassion/dp/0578323958/ ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UT F8&qid=1653596604&sr=8-2
Callaway<<page 6 Chrome Soft is better for everyone, from amateurs to major winners. Now each of these new golf ball offerings incorporates the company’s proprietary new Precision Technology to deliver their tightest dispersion, consistently fast ball speeds and total performance. They’ve leveraged over $50 million of additional investment to enhance every component, process, and measure for the highest quality golf balls. With Precision Technology, they’ve created design techniques and manufacturing specifications up to 1/1000th of an inch. The Chrome Soft Golf Ball is designed for a wide range of golfers who want outstanding feel,excellent distance, and incredible forgiveness. Key performance characteristics include our signature Chrome Soft feel, more distance off the tee, low spinning iron shots, and a high level of greenside control. Chrome Soft X LS 22 is designed for max distance in a fine-tuned lower spin profile. It’s especially suited for players who want to hit their longest drives off the tee, with a tremendous combination of distance and a straight ball flight. Key performance characteristics include very fast ball speed off the tee, penetrating long iron shots, straight ball flight, and excellent greenside control. Chrome Soft X is Callaway’s #1 ball on Tours worldwide. It’s a great option for the better, faster-swinging players who want excellent spin consistency and Tour level short game control. Keyperformance characteristics include high ball speeds off the tee, workable iron shots, and Tour level greenside control. Each of these golf balls are available at a retail price of $49.99 per dozen. Options are alsoavailable in the company’s major-winning Triple Track Technology for enhanced alignment, andin hi-res Truvis designs. www.callawaygolf.com www. odysseygolf.com.
RI 7ULQLW\ 9LOODJH
$OO WKH &RPIRUWV RI +RPH :H RIIHU 5HVLGHQWV D VRFLDO DQG DFWLYH OLIHVW\OH 'HDQ 5RDG 0LOZDXNHH :,
ďƌŝĂŽŌƌŝŶŝƚLJǀŝůůĂŐĞ͘ĐŽŵ
$PHQLWLHV 2Q 6LWH 6HUYLFHV ŽŵĨŽƌƚĂďůĞ ƐƚƵĚŝŽƐ ƐƚƵĚŝŽ͕ ĂůĐŽǀĞƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ŽŶĞ ĂŶĚ ƚǁŽ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ ĂƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚƐ ,ĞĂƚ ĞůĞĐƚƌŝĐŝƚLJ ǁĂƚĞƌ ĂŶĚ Ăŝƌ ĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶŝŶŐ ŝŶ Ăůů ĂƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚƐ Ăƚ ŶŽ ĐŚĂŶŐĞ dŚƌĞĞ ŶƵƚƌŝƟŽƵƐ ŵĞĂůƐ ƐĞƌǀĞĚ ŝŶ ŽƵƌ ƐƉĂĐŝŽƵƐ ĐŽŵŵƵŶĂů ĚŝŶŝŶŐ ƌŽŽŵ tĞĞŬůLJ ůŝŶĞŶ ĂŶĚ ŚŽƵƐĞŬĞĞƉŝŶŐ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ůĂƵŶĚƌLJ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ
ĂƐŝĐ ĐĂďůĞ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞĚ ĞĂƵƚLJ ĂŶĚ ďĂƌďĞƌ ƐŚŽƉ ŽŶǀĞŶŝĞŶĐĞ ƐƚŽƌĞ ĂŶĚ dD ŽŶͲƐŝƚĞ
KƵƚƉĂƟĞŶƚ ƚŚĞƌĂƉLJ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ǁŚŝĐŚ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ͕ ƉŚLJƐŝĐĂů KĐĐƵƉĂƟŽŶĂů ĂŶĚ ƐƉĞĞĐŚ ƚŚĞƌĂƉLJ DŽŶƚŚůLJ ǀŝƚĂů ĐŚĞĐŬƐ
ƐƐŝƐƚĂŶĐĞ ǁŝƚŚ ĚĂŝůLJ ůŝǀŝŶŐ
DĞĚŝĐĂů ĐůŝŶŝĐ ŽŶͲƐŝƚĞ ŶƵƌƐĞƐ ĚĞŶƟƐƚ ĂŶĚ ƉŽĚŝĂƚƌŝƐƚ
Ϯϰ ŚŽƵƌ ǁĂŬĞ ƐƚĂī
ZĞŚĂďŝůŝƚĂƟŽŶ ĐĞŶƚĞƌ ŽŶͲƐŝƚĞ
DĞĚŝĐĂƟŽŶ ĂĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ŵŽŶŝƚŽƌŝŶŐ JUNE 2022 MHL 47
Shop around. hearing aids. Top 10 tips from a pro on how to purchase https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/hear ng-a ds/ Aud o og s Find o fi out yourwhat’s hear ng a ds Thins the s he person ha w b See an Audiologist. included cost including 6 ng-gu de/it ndex When you are looking to buybuy hearing aids is easy to feel swamped by the sheer amount of information. arewarranty so ces many different types of hearing aids perThere orm ng serv orand you or years down he road Keep ha person service. 8 Top 10 tips from aahepro how hearing aids. 1available, Un you know degreeare o on ng like oss an andto wha purchase spurchase caustask. ng Here is a guide Top 10 tips from pro on how to hearing aids. unless you know exactly what your needs ityour canhear seem impossible to help you buy hearing aids successfully. Know you different want from your hearing aid. you wonaids be ab o do to anyfeel h ngswamped abou Vbys the an aud o ogamount s who of information. When you are looking to buy hearing it ise easy sheer There what are so many types of hearing aids
ADVERTISEMENT ADVERT SEMENT
Most people do not have insurance coverage for hearing aids. Many ADVERTISEMENT too long to start wearing hearing a ADVERT SEMENT insurance companies just cover the cost ofSee theanexam. However, some Audiologist and get a professional It opinion on idea yourtospecific is a good shop around when looking to buy a hearing aid so Several studies have shown that an insurance companies do provide moneyhearing for hearing loss soaids you and/or can finda out what the bestthat treatment is. prices and services. Most providers now have a you canplan compare The most qualified and educated person to diagnose your hearing hearing aids when a hearing loss discount program that will direct you to anBeestablishment that can get aware that flashy newspaper ads that have people wearing white loss and fit your hearing aids is an Audiologist. If you don’t see the website where you can look up their services or search for company anxiety, memory los At your appointment you should be offered a choice depression, hearing aid type your hearing aids at a discount. Some of these establishments are good, lab coats do not make them Audiologists. Too manyFind advertisements word “Audiologist” or the initials Au.D. after the person’s name, go reviews. a company that you feel comfortable anddifferent ask thembrands. Ask questions Alzheimer’s and Dementi as well aswith some aboutDisease the features and some are basically a marketing gimmick. Let your audiologist sort someplace else. believe See thehear hearingng aidabuying pretending tosheer bea professional Audiology oropinion Medical lots of questions about theon hearing aids they offer what they thinkwell astypes When areDon’t ook ng me? to buy ds tguide s easy to ee feature swamped by the amount o onnprofessionals ormat There are soand many donefferent ng awhat ds Nohear two people are going to have t See anpeople and get your included with each extras. Only buy youhear out for Seeyou anbyAudiologist. Find out what’s ino the cost including wgot itthis carry ouyou. a comp e e hear es n Audiologist a sound rea edout room The There are many add ona exasareincluded ras you can buy orloss your n available, youReports. know exactly what your needs are itngcan seem like an impossible task. Here is is. aaspecific guide to that help you buy hearing aidshaoptional successfully. publishedunless Consumer They right. to misrepresent what they will be providing in their offices. Get local would be best for you. Please note some of the street retailers Their hearing is not the sam hearing loss so you can find what the best treatment plan I tostrongly recommend you get are the information from your need and make thatservice. any extras worth the u money. avahttps://www.consumerreports.org/cro/hearing-aids/ ab most e un ess you know person exact ydiagnose what your needs t can seem ke health an mposs b e task Here s a gu de to he p you buysure hear ng a dsaresuccess y The qualified and educated your hearing warranty and Audiologist to fit your hearing aids. This is the person that will be owned by hearing aid manufacturers. You may find that you are not Aud o og s w hen exp a n o you how severe your hear ng oss s not the same, and their manual de a d These are a use u add ons wh ch can he p someone w h ADVERT loss SEMENT ADVERT Be aware that flashy newspaper ads that have people wearing white insurance company andthethen call your Audiologist directly. The and fit your hearing aids is an Audiologist. If you don’t see Hearing aids areSEMENT an expensive investment and you should alwaysSEMENT check ADVERT At your appointment youincluded should be offered a choice hearing aid type why See an Audiologist get years a professional opinion on your specific buying-guide/index See“Audiologist” an Audiologist. Find out what’s inThere the cost including performing services for and you for down the road. Keep that person. offered the whole range offi hearing aids exactly that could effectively help are several reasons Audiologist will be able to tell you the most effective way to use your lab coats do not make them Audiologists. Too many advertisements word or the initials Au.D. after the person’s name, go wha s caus ng and how o rea The Aud o og s can re er you o S n Aud o og nd g p o on op n on on you p what is included in the warranty and aftercare service. If there See an Aud oand ogof st ndasout nc n the nc ud heararengWidex, oss Oticon, ead he e has brands. heyuded are o cost However youngneed aso Fwell somewhat different Askused questions about the Until you know the degree your hearing loss and what your is causing hearing loss so you can find out what the best treatment plan is. The most qualified educated person to diagnose hearing main manufacturers Starkey, Resound, successful theirfeatures hearing aids. warranty and service. program foross your benefit. It’s someplace Don’t believe See thehearing hearing aidbenefit/discount buying guide feature people pretending to be Audiology Medical h maximum ng o med oyou you ny find oufrom wh The h you. bor The m nprofessionals p naid. is included any feedback asone a whistling noise or crackling, orwith thebuy sound just Thwon’t mofitelse. qu fitoddo nd dume? daAudiologist. pmed o an d Ifaid gno you see h thenghear ca doc or your ng be ca reversed Know what want your it, you beyour ablehearing anything about it.on Visit audiologist who withsuch each asserv well asce optional extras. Only what you warranty and Becan aware that flashy newspaper ads that have hearing people wearing white loss and aids is an you don’t o make sure ha hey fi n w h your es y e For examp etype man Signia (Siemens), and Phonak. Most franchises get their hearing aids be successful. The most importan Atcomfortable your appointment you should be offered a choiceMake hearing aidthat uncommon to get a better deal by NOT using your insurance published byfi Consumer Reports. They gotnot itoright. to misrepresent what they will be providing in their offices. Get a local B w h fl hy n w p p d h h v p op w ng wh o nd you h ng d n Aud og you don h isn’t then go back for another appointment. sure willword carry“Audiologist” out a complete hearing testAu.D. in a sound treated room. Thebe arewh many additional thatngyoua from can buy for your hearing need make sure any extras worth A and you ppooutrageous n mthat n you hou dare off Healthcare dthe money. ho Professional dtheypchanc lab dochnot them Audiologists. Too many advertisements or the initials after name, go ab e o e There Aud o ogthe sh person’s w so youbcoats k make nds oextras one them, charge https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/hearing-aids/ asand well asupsome questions about features hear ng a ds now connec ddifferent rec ybrands. oincluded cebAskphones Th shalways stheang wonder u Audiologist to all fit your aids. is Too the person that will o are do no m khearing h hear m Aud oThis og ds mofsomeone nythese dv companies, mbe n re-label wo d “Aud othen og ” obelieve h to nyou Ausevere Dcompanies’ pparticular onaloss n program. m these follow appointments your aftercare package. Audiologist will explain how your hearing is, go aid. These useful add-ons which can help with someplace else. Don’t me? See the hearing aid buying guide Hearing aids are anfferent expensive and you should wmany om d ffthe n are binvestment nd Aokin qu on bou h check u feature peopleby pretending to be Audiology ortoo Medical professionals When you are ook ng to buy hear ng a ds t s easy to ee swamped the sheer amount n ormat on There are so d types hear ng a ds fees pay for their advertising budgets. Many times you can get buying-guide/index their recommendations. included with each one as well as optional extras. Only buy what you w work bes or your par cu ar hear ng oss Your hear ng a ds can om p Don b v m ? S h h ng d buy ng gu d performing services for you for years down the road. Keep that person. u p op p nd ng o b Aud o ogy o M d p o on k ng to buy hearwhat ng a ds t s easy to ee swamped by the sheer amount o n ormat on There are so many d fferent types o hear ng a ds is causing it, and how to treat it. The Audiologist can refer you to op on or many peop e o ake advan age o However you are no published by Consumer Reports. gotFind it right. hearing loss to leadwhat the they life that are used However you exactly in thewrestore warranty and aftercare service. there n Audiologist’s udwhat d aids wis hincluded h onnot op on x hearing On ynumber buyIfwh to misrepresent will they be providing into.their offices. Getneed a aid local a local and do your research. same technology local office Until theyou degree yourThey hearing and what isprovider causing are They your oneyou advoc do your and make sure thatatany extras are worth money. pub h know d ess by ifCon Rofpo Th yprogrammed gomedically gh o m sure phear nthey wh hinyto wsohe byour ng buy nor hbetter offihearing ods avaya ab eyouun know ylosswhat your ttask can seem an mposs bppov eThis Here s ng aGmany gu de to heinpaHearing you buy a nyds uhtheare medical doctor yourumhearing can reversed. The be be work westablished eve ng oss hey wdtask https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/hearing-aids/ ou know exact your needs arelossepo texact can seem ke anongneeds mposs bh eyour Here stoke areputation. de you hear success uisneed toand make that fit with lifestyle. For example, any apo noise orwo crackling, or by the just ng nyuser dfeedback nd you mhear ksuch u asng hwhistling xasuccess hy mon y sound Audiologist fitgu your hearing aids. is the person that willa abe Find a local Audiologist that is has oa good b g ce phone can en y save money purchas Know what you want from your hearing aid. it,what youps won’t be able to do anything about it. Visit ano audiologist who a cheaper price. h www consume s o g c hea a ds Hearing aids are an expensive investment and you should always check Aud o og o fi you h ng d Th h p on h w b to normal. Audiologist will also be able to tell you which kinds of hearing aids buying-guide/index ADVERTISEMENT hearing aids now connect directly to cell phones. This is a wonderful Ask friends and relatives who their audiologist is. Most people do this isn’t comfortable then go back for another appointment. Make sure that H ng d n xp n v nv m nTake nd you hou d w ywith h k yo performing services for youamp for years the road. Keep thathearing person. p inckaup hetreated requenc hear ng we and ydown hem someone willbuy carry out ade complete hearing test sound room. es The ha you are no There many additional you can buy your ng gu ndex exactly what iswhat’s included in ure the warranty and aftercare service. IfTe there anoare Audiologist getextras ao professional opinion on m ng people vp and you y that down h out odemonstration dfor p demonstration h sspecific pnc on and/or mode han the does no have hn ng sudthat eaperiod hathatyou may nohearing need willUntil workyou bestknow for your particular hearing Your hearing aids can See an Audiologist. Find out cost including If these you ever see tells particular aid ish eco See an ayour and/or Trial Audiologists theAudiologist. degree oftoyour hearing loss what is nd causing Sloss. n Aud ohearing ogphysician galso. p o on option opSee np onfor on you fitoo take to find aand good many advantage However, ifKsomeone you are not o og st Fof.Get nd what cost nc ud aGet Trial follow upsomeone appointments included inthe your aftercare package. xADVERTISEMENT yperiod wh dincluded n are h you w .Many ninyaHaving nd vof test any kind isjust stressfu Audiologist will then explain you how severe your loss is, aid. These are all useful add-ons which can help with uded Un you know h d g o you h ng o nd wh u ng w hou ncreas ng he vo ume o o her sounds is any feedback such as a whistling noise or crackling, or the sound hearing loss so you can find out what the best treatment plan is. be programmed to work with your level of hearing loss, so they will The most qualified and educated person to diagnose your hearing perfect or will restore your hearing to normal then turn and run. Know you want from your hearing aid. it,d you won’t beit,hable to do to anything about it. ng Visit an ocan audiologist who most qualified and educated tonogyou diagnose hearing fit hAudiologist o person yourefer find ou wh h b the m phone nloss pwhat nand offer ahear free demonstration so that you can the aid out buy Many flashy sales ads will tout howyour great hearing aids will work for warranty service. a big cell user, you can potentially save money by purchasing aaare nd du d p on owhat gno you ng ademonstration so an opisn’t oncomfortable wh ch some hear a ds cank you connec wan that re Many Audiologists offer free so thatn you can the ny dbtry kand utry h hearing wh ngng no obefore ng o you h toound u ess is The causing and how treat it.ngThe to someone with appointm warranty and serv ce hearing loss to lead the life that they are used to. However you need Know what you want from your ng a d you won b b o do ny h bou V n ud o who then go back for another appointment. Make sure Be aware that flashy newspaper ads that have people wearing white up the that you areisAudiologist. not hearing well amplify loss and fitdon your hearing antest Audiologist. Ifhtreated you don’t see Hearing aids restore toppo are they carry out a complete hearing a sound room. The There additional extras that that you you can buy for your hearing Hearing aids not your hearing you butIfand say little about the person orhoffice fitting the hearing w flreversed. hy nthem wThe pthe pthe dword hmodel vactually p op wmany ng wh ng d n Aud o pick ogawill youfrequencies h hearing appointment should be offered aresults choice type thatare does not have this feature may not need. Telecoils your hearing aids isaids an you don’t see “Audiologist” or the it.c The aid can behou programmed toAtho hearing loss and worn with anormal disposable hearing aid out before you buy it.bThe aiddoops can beyour programmed tohdo your nyour om ocannot b dbeen nyou go b your krestore o hearing no h the n churches m ithearing nnor M k aid u miss h wha medical doctor if your loss caninBbe medically is easy to A you ppo n m n you d off h ng yp w y ou omp h ng n ound d oom Th to make sure that they fit in with your lifestyle. For example, many Th m ny dd on x h you n buy o you h ng o hear ng ha have ns a ed n many hea these followare upused appointments aretoincluded in your aftercare package. ers the of to other sounds. lab coats do notinall make Audiologists. Too many advertisements word “Audiologist” or the initials theyour person’s go Audiologist will thenvolume explain youAu.D. howwhich severe loss is, names perfect…they AID you better hearing. aid. These are useful add-ons which can connect help someone with aids. this office changed andare staff Many national bafter ovHas doyou no m kname, haids o ogDon’t Too moften? ny dv mwhich n them o h n Au D without hinitials pincreasing m go as well some different brands. Ask about the also an option some hearing aids wirelessly hearing loss worn ahnd disposable Itonmay feel strange atutofirst to hnormal. oas ow ppo n m30 n days nwhere udquestions d nyou you can pfeatures kyou g may Audiologist will be able ton tell you kinds ofhearing Au.D. the person’s name, go someplace else. believe me? See tip. Many offices aAtrial period usually take even more likely when Aud ocausing ogonelse. wnit,also hafter nhow xpto o you how hhearing ngyou omtoAud wcan omand dom ff onnwith boffer k qutip. bou h uparound hearing aids nowpretending connect directly to cellwh phones. This is aprofessionals wonderful d Th u u dd on ch c n h p w someplace Don’t believe me? See the hearing aid buying guide feature people to be Audiology or Medical what is and treat it. The Audiologist can refer and arena shearing Hearing aidssound are asomeone great waythat towell help manage the negative effects ofyou aids it is your easy tocompany feel swamped by amount of information. There areare many different types of aids losspthe to leadon thetobeen life that they used However youhearing need brand frequently sold patient nking b to v mbuy ? S hearing h Call hwillwh ng dbest buy ng gu d particular uto poffices op parethe nd ngyou Aud oand ogyto ohearing Mleaving dgotloops o that hearing have installed innso many churches, theaters, included with each one asnot asyou optional Only buy what work for hearing loss. Your hearing aidssheer cano bobought and ifdto. you have had loss foron some the may take Iftime, youOn ever see tells you that aextras. particular hearing aid is tempt u ng nd how o Th Aud o og n you have a hearing loss it is your insurance check Hearing aids do restore your hearing the hearing aid buying guide published by Consumer Reports. They it right. the hearing aids home and have the option to return them if you are not satisud d w h h on w op x y buy wh you option for many people to take advantage of. However, if you are not h ng o o d h h h y u o How v you n d published by Consumer Reports. They got it right. toharena’s. misrepresent what be providing in theirForoffices. Get amany local agh medical doctortoifwork your with hearing loss canoofdeal be medically reversed. The with follow upthey issues years road. This can be extremely hearing loss but they arethat not ahearing cure for hearing loss. Asmoney. soon as you take make sure that they fit will in with youryou lifestyle. example, um R po Th y go be Hear ng asure ds doany not restore your hear ng mhearing p dlike n by wh himpossible ydwill wTh b down p amount ov dthe ngand n to offi Ga o they programmed your level loss, so need and make extras are worth the some getting used to. However, it is essential not to feel rushed. You perfect or will restore your to normal then turn and run. ou know exactly what your needs are it can seem an task. Here is guide to help buy hearing aids successfully. m d do o you h ng o n b m y v are just trying to help you out in oking to buy hearing aids it is easy to feel swamped the sheer of information. There are so many different types of hearing aids n d nd m k u h ny x wo h h mon y a big cell phone user, you can potentially save money by purchasing a o m k utoaids h yhearing fi na wds h you y person Fo xthat mp willmbeny https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/hearing-aids/buying-guide/index.htm https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/hearing-aids/ to normal. Audiologist will also able to tellnot you which offiamplify hearing aids Audiologist your aids. Thisphones. isfied. the Mos peop endafter no have nsurance coverage orfitwhconnect hear ng frustrating spending thousands of dollars to bfind theHearing hearing aids are off youexpensive will still your have ahearing hearing loss. However, waiting onsume epo s o your gpick cAud oupbenefits. hea ng a dsobe hearing aids directly to Many cell Thisconsider is a wonderful Aud o well oghkinds odo hng ng h onp hearing on hnow frequencies that you hearing them Hearing aids an investment and you shouldthe always should also how easy themhearing aid ishou to aids use. Ifyyou have cannot restore to normal nor are check they ex to norma othe ogbest w bparticular b are o hearing you wh k and o you h Many d d Th model friend before appointment that does not have this feature that you may not need. Telecoils H ng d n xp n v nv n nd you d w h k h ng d now conn c d c y o c phon Th wond u buying-guide/index Most people do not have insurance coverage for hearing aids. will work for your loss. Your hearing aids can If you ever see someone that tells you that a particular hearing aid is Visit an audiologist who will carry out a complete hearing test in a sound treatperforming services for you for years down the road. Keep that person. you know exactly what your needs are it can seem like an impossible task. Here is a guide to help you buy hearing aids successfully. outoanthat your isgetus gone, anddown the he new company has oronnoHowever dex Shop around. too long towhat start hearing aids can have negative effects. option forpyour many to take advantage of. However, if you aredexterity, not png m ng vhprovider o esyou oanyprofessional hopinion odo Kon h little ppeople without increasing volume ofuother sounds. nsurance compan cover cos he some exactly iswearing included in htheyou warranty and aftercare there and specific hand find the smaller hearing perfect…they used to toook better hearing. wprogrammed wo k b the othe you pwith hlevel oexam. You ng dwill you v v are om onAID you hwhether u service. his okIfng da d qu ologist. out what’s the cost or not ithear answer are anidea inp which connect wirelessly xaids whwith n ud d included n Ihno w n in ymaynd h aids Until you degree ofthe your hearing lossAudiologist and what is causing companies cover cost ofSee the However, some op onwearing. ooption mtoexam ny op osome k hearing dvlooking n Find gtrouble o ycan How vyour you s a you good dea ostudies shop around when ng op buy aand s to work your of hearing loss, so they perfect orincluding willhave restore your hearing to normal then turn run.tong experience with the model of what hearing aid are Does the can d g o you h nginsurance obe nd whknow ujust ng ed room andhearing diagnose your particular hearing loss. Hearing tests by non-AuItyou isdone aalso good shop around when to buy a hearing aid so Several shown that anhelp untreated hearing loss (not wearing a big cell phone user, you potentially save money by purchasing a Rechargeable is any feedback such as a whistling noise or crackling, or the sound just hearing loss so you can find out the best treatment plan is. b p og mm d o wo k w h you v o h ng o o h y w too difficult or fiddly to use. hearing aids are an option Hearing aids are a great way to you manage the negative effects of qu Find out what’s included in the cost including warranty p o w o you h ng o no m h n u n nd un and educated person insurance to pick diagnose your of the conversation by asking nsurance compan es do prov de money or hear ng a ds and/or a Know what you want from your hearing aid. you won’t be ablewho to that do anything about it.hearing Visit anand audiologist who companies do provide money for aids and/or a get that to hearing loops that have been installed in many churches, theaters, ny db k u h wh ng no o k ng o h ound u b g c phon u you c n po n y v mon y by pu ch ng up the frequencies you are not hearing well amplify them warranty and service. Hearing aids cannot restore your hearing to normal nor are they See an Audiologist and a professional opinion on your specific local Big Box store have staff changes often? Do they have hearing your insurance company to check Know what you want from your hear ng a d o do ny h ng bou Call Vit,pdiologists n ud o og iologist. Find out what’s included in the cost including thatmodel you can compare prices andfeature services. providers now Telecoils have a dexterity hearing aids athat hearing loss detected) can inMake increased that does not have this thatMost youthose may with not need. ha you canppo compare pr ces and serv ces prov now are foryou purposes of up hdon’t ndone hhearing ngselling wthat ndhearing mp yThe haids m only. Behestablishment flashy newspaper that have people wearing white isn’t gonot back forisyou another appointment. sure that and Remember aring aids is an Audiologist. Ifkcarry you see thevolume hearing but they are aocure for hearing loss. As soon as take ngMwhen nno h Mos ng oresult noyou mders noyou hhave y take with knows the questio willdiagnose aqu complete test in aaware sound treated room. program that will direct tono an can get There are many you can buy for hearing and nforyour om o y service bfordiminished hcompany go nooffered h /or nHmcomfortable nloss kdare uthen hyou mod hes do no h v uphextras uthat you mappointment no nyour dn you T b. should cok o be without increasing the ofyou other sounds. avision. choice hearing aid type aid dealers instead ofcan Audiologists store? Who isadditional hearing loss sothat you find the best treatment plan perfect…they used to AID youand to better hearing. scoun program ha w outads dwhat rec oarena’s. an abhis.can shmen ha hearing canhAt ge mp heducated ng person n discount ound dnout oom Th and Th m ny dd on hworking youyou cat nthe buy oan you ng edor and to your hearing website where you look their services or search your benefits. anxiety, depression, memory loss, may also besearch aHowever, risk factor for are also option infitting which some aids can connect wirelessly warranty and service. whearing hou ng hexplain vo um oyou odhthese labound coats your do not make themis,xAudiologists. Too many advertisements the initials Au.D. after the person’s name, go these follow up appointments are included in your aftercare package. are the customer, if you feel that you want to try something different or the hearing aids off you will still have a hearing loss. waiting p … h y u d o A D you o b h ng webs e where you can ook up he r serv ces or or compan Audiologist will then to how severe hearing loss your aids at a discount. Some of establishments are good, them to clarify everything. You c aid. These are all useful add-ons which can help someone with h o ow up ppo n m n n ud d n you p k g o n op on n wh ch om h ng d c n conn c w y asinwell as some different brands. Ask questions about thearefeatures your hearing aids today? Etc…. want avoid this. n xp aids n o isyouanhow vMostyou h do ngnot osee aware that flashy newspaper ads that have wearing Hearing aids aaid way tohearing help you aid manage the negative effects of hearing If you don’t theinsurance your dBe Th u aMany udTomorrow? dd wh chreviews. corYou nMedical hpeople p to om onab wwhite hthatbeen Find aes company yousfeel comfortable with and ask them At your appointment you should be agreat well people have coverage for hearing aids. too hearing loops that have installed many churches, theaters, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. hear ng acan ds awhat Some hese shmen are good At your appointment you should be aH choice hearing type n’t believe me? SeeAudiologist. the and hearing buying guide feature people pretending toscoun beon Audiology professionals Call your insurance company to check Shop around. go away and think about it,well thenasdo so.offered Your hearing isng too tohearing too long tooffered start wearing dimportant gchoice w y oaids h pcan youhave m types nnegative g are h asclear neffects. g on v what ff is ogoing what isaid causing it,name, and how to treat it. The Audiologist refer you tocausing some are basically a marketing gimmick. Let your audiologist sort that you hearing loss to lead the life that they are used to. However you need o h ng oop h h v b n n d n m ny chu ch h Once you know is your hearing loss, look up the included with each one as optional extras. Only buy what you nd how o initials Au.D. Th Aud o og n you o lab coats do not make them Audiologists. Too many advertisements t” or the after the person’s go rev ews F nd a company ha you ee com or ab e w h and ask hem hearing loss but they are not a cure for hearing loss. As soon as you take Ca your nsurance company to check h ng o o d h h h y u d o How v you n d insurance companies justinsurance cover the cost to of company the exam. However, some about the around hearingwhen aids they offer they think Hearing aids do not restore hearing arena’s. No two are going Call your to check yourlots some different Ask questions the features included umer Reports. They got itthis right. as as well aswhat brands. Ask questions about the features misrepresent what they will be providing in their offices. Get ashop local Itand isofmake aquestions good idea toyour looking toand buy asome hearing aid sobrands. buy something ondifferent impulse and hearing aids can quite costly. Many Hear ng aexample, ds do not restore your hear ng Several studies have thatthe an untreated hearing loss (not wearing a out medical doctor your hearing loss cancondition be medically reversed. h bepeople ng o about bu hshown y to have no usame o experience. h your ng owith A each oon you k you. and some are bas ca yThe ana tomarke gbenefits. mm ck Le aud owith ogyour ssome sor your to that fit in lifestyle. For many nxsure do some research aboutngit.would Will itbe stay the same over you believe h ngme? o Seen the b insurance mhearing d forybenefits. vbuying dif Th need and make sure that any extras are worth the Don’t aid guide people pretending beh you Audiology ornd Medical professionals themoney. hearing aids off youyou will still have a hearing loss. However, waiting ofeature m khearing u and haids hand/or y hearing fi for whearing ythe Fo mp mthey ny companies dodo provide moneyAudiologist for best for you. Please note that ofone theproviders street retailers are Their hearing loss iscan not the same asishyours, the can shape ofHow their your benefits onsumerreports.org/cro/hearing-aids/ o s o ques ons abou he hear ng a ds hey offer and wha included with each one as well as optional extras. Only buy what Most people not have insurance coverage aids. Many insurance as well as optional extras. Free tip. to normal. to fit your aids. This is person that will be that you can compare prices and services. Most now have a offices offer a trial period usually around 30 days where you take Audiologist will also be able to tell you which kinds of hearing aids I strongly recommend you get the information from your health hearing aids when a hearing loss detected) result in increased h h ng d off you w v h ng o vearshey wis ngh n Most people do not have insurance coverage for hearing aids. Many hearing aids now connect directly to cell phones. This is a wonderful time ororisd you itnow progressive? Can anything else betheir done to improve your to norma osumer b bReports. o They you wh hright. k nd o h ng d got it Hearing aids are an expensive investment and you should always check h s ou Shop around. to misrepresent what they will be providing in offices. Get a local too long to start wearing hearing aids can have negative effects. discount program that will direct you to an establishment that can get h ng conn c d c y o c phon Th wond u owned by hearing aid manufacturers. You may find that you are not Mo pcompany op do no hcover v cover ncall uthe nhearing ov gthe o exam. h hearing ng However, dThe Mcan nyyears not the same, and their manual dexterity may not bethis the same as yours. dex need and make sure that any extras are worth the money. Keep article for future will work best for your particular loss. Your aids performing services for you for down the road. Keep that person. insurance and then your Audiologist directly. If you ever see someone that tells you that a particular hearing isrefere website where you can look up their services or search for company the hearing aid home and have the option to return it if you are not Shop around companies just cost of some insurance companies anxiety, depression, memory loss, and may also be a risk factor Hearing aids are an expensive investment and you should always check exoo ong o w ng h ng d n h v n g v ff insurance companies just the cost of the exam. However, some wou dyoubehand bes orare ease no ewhy some ohearing he not sloss ree aaidforers ar hearing? Find out about thek different kinds ofthe hearing aids available forwhole many people tohearing take advantage of.could if you are ou p u h ng o your Youhearing ngompatd na discount. n you v buy om onhelp pSeveral uyou h P ng dshown consumerreports.org/cro/hearing-aids/ exactly isa included inhnot the aftercare service. Ifreasons there Itoption isn athe good idea shop when looking towhat hearing aid so warranty Audiologist toHow your isHow person that will bearound aids these establishments are good, studies have thatha an untreated (notrewearing on oy xm ny pfitso op ohearing dvaids. n gThis ohe vorma you no of offered range aids that effectively u hnwhat ovSome ofor hhearing m vyour om Ioflevel sooprong recommend you ge ontouser, your hea h ngHowever, degree of your hearing loss and isbecausing There that may have been Hearing aids are anask expensive investment and you should always check bendo programmed to work with your of hearing loss, they will will able todoutell you thehmoney most effective way to use member. Paper advertising perfect orseveral restore your hearing tounperson normal then turn and run. reviews. Find aAudiologist that you feel comfortable with and them satisfied it.purchasing Find outhdhow long this trial period iswill and whether good dcompany o rom hop ound wh n pis ook o buy h ng o insurance companies provide aids and/or a Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. S v ud h v hown h n d h ng o no w ngis e provide money for hearing aids and/or a discount program that will direct you which are suitable for your type of hearing loss. Ask your actly what is included in the warranty and aftercare service. Make sure that wo k w h you v o Audiologist hand ng o o h y w a big cell phone you can potentially save money by a ndex o w o you ng o no m h n u n nd un any feedback such as ahave whistling noise orhear crackling, or themanu sound just some are basically a marketing gimmick. Let your audiologist sort that you can compare prices and services. Most providers now a performing services for you for years down the road. Keep that person. hearing aids when a hearing loss is detected) can result in increased b g c phon u you c n po n y v mon y by pu ch ng owned by ng a d ac urers You may find ha you are no n u n omp n do p ov d mon y o h ng d nd o you. The main manufacturers are Widex, Oticon, Starkey, Resound, Know what you want from your hearing aid. e to do anything about it.hearing Visit an audiologist who successful with their hearing aids. That does not mean that you will not pick up the frequencies thatprogram you areyou not hearing wellcompany andbenefit. amplify them aid benefit/discount for maximum exactly what isdappointments included aftercare service. Ifnhthere published times Hearing aids cannot hearing to they d lots questions the hearing offer and what they think not there isneed. anno cancellation orwarranty return fee. Get everything in writing discount program that direct toyour an establishment that get at hen nsurance and cayouaid your Aud oabout og s look dc up rec y that The you crecommended n comp p this ndaids vthey c or Mo pdnot ov now hoinv the two people going the hno wh hto have ng your o same d experience. d normal n a few unor n are na year. questions about why can aIt’s particular hearing ishof being h youof your no h ng w nd mp h hmwill model that does not have feature you may Telecoils he degree loss and what isymcausing to an can your hearing aids discount. of these H ng you h included ngandNo oanxiety, mng nod are yrestore follow up are in your aftercare package. this out for you. isn’t comfortable then goaids back for another appointment. Make sure that website where can their services or their search for company depression, memory loss, andis that may you also bedyour a effec riskHearing factor for mod h b many do no hare hn extras h you m ySome nofor n your d Tyou co duncommon oun pestablishment og w dthat you oget n using hm ninsurance h v good, g uathat mplete hearing test hearing in a not sound treated room. The Signia (Siemens), Phonak. Most franchises hearing There are additional can hearing successful. most important thing give without increasing volume of other sounds. to get better deal by NOT your isaids feedback such as aAare whistling noise orbe crackling, ordThe the sound just offered he who e range o hear ng a ds ha cou ve y ohe p your hearing aids atthe a awho discount. Some of these establishments perfect…they are used to AID you to better hearing. would best forand you. Please note that the retailers before you hand over your money. wbuy b be wh you cwhich n ook upuse h some v any cofget oh street ch owirelessly comp ny Their hearing loss is not the same as yours, the shape of their ears is for your hearing loss. nx y p on m mo y o nd m y o b k o h vo umanything o o h about oundit. Know what you want from your hearing aid. ble to do Visit an audiologist are also an option in some hearing can connect Aud o og s w be ab e o e you he mos effec ve way o your p … y u d o D you o b h ng I strongly recommend you get the information from your health these follow up appointments are included in your aftercare package. establishments are good, and some are basically a marketing gimmick. Let your reviews. Find a company thatre-label you feelthem, comfortable with outrageous and ask them you h ng d d oun Som o h b hm n good Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. o n op on n wh ch om h ng d c n conn c w y en explain to you how severe your hearing loss is, from one of these companies, and charge aid. These are all useful add-ons which can help someone with Healthcare Professional the chance to improve your hearing and heed companies’ particular program. and some are basically a marketing gimmick. Let your audiologist sort isn’t comfortable then go back for another appointment. Make sure that owned by hearing aid manufacturers. You may find that you are not Hearing aids are a great way to help you manage the negative effects of v w F nd comp ny h you com o b w h nd k h m There are 6 major hearing aid manufacturers in the world. Ask why a not the same, and their manual dexterity may not be the same as yours. A h m D nd D m n omplete hearing test in a sound treated room. The There are many additional extras that you can buy for your hearing to hearing loops that have been installed in many churches, theaters, insurance company and then callng your The mantheir manu urers W the dexsameOexperience. con S arkey Resound HI soffer ng and dyouwhat gthey wthink yyou o h The p you m gn htwon people g ac v are ff going o are ofpay questions the hearing aidsMany they nd om b you m out kcompany g mm k to Lang you ud ogvlife Call your insurance No to have nd how to treat it. The Audiologist can refer toythis o Audiologist hng oop h othe h/d b o n they n program d used nfees mlots ny chu ch their habout audiologist sort for you. hear dcheck benefi scoun or your max mum benefi to for advertising times can get hearing loss to directly. lead to. you need recommendations. urance company to check this out for you. these follow upwh appointments arenot included in your aftercare package. Hearing Aids do restore hearing normal. offered whole range ofh hearing that could effectively particular manufacturer is that being usedare for you. Avoid hearing aid sales hearing loss butyou they are for hearing As soon asSeniorcare.ie youbeen take o However o the qu on bou hbudgets. ng aids d hHearing h yng off nd h the yhelp h nk There are several reasons that person may have No wo pyour op go ngnot oawhy hcure v to h blog m was xploss. n not hen explain youcan how severe your hearing is, aids do not restore your hearing aid. These are all useful add-ons which can help someone with and arena’s. Audiologist will be loss able to tell and you thedo most effective way to use your o bu h y no u o h ng o A oon k This guest written by h ou o you would be best for you. Please note that some of the street retailers are Find a local provider your research. your hearingtoloss be medically reversed. The Their hearing loss is not the same as yours, the shape of their ears same better aid your technology inha local Audiologist’s office atS gn a S emens and Phonak Mos ranch ses ge he r hear ngis a d tond maken and sure thatyour they fit inhealth your lifestyle. For many benefits. I strongly recommend you information from insurance company They are your number oneno advocate better hearing. Iyour strongly recommend youget getthe theno information from health uncommon oyour ge a with be erone dea by NOT usyou ng nsurance people franchises that only brand ofor hearing aid.manufacturers you. The Widex, Oticon, Starkey, the hearing aids will have adoes hearing waiting soand wou d example, bmain bhearing oand you P areno om o ngsoon h d offasResound, it. The Audiologist can refer you successful hearing aids. That mean that not Ce As Hearing hearing normal nor are Th h with ngtheir o you hstillto mfor younot hloss. hHowever, p they oyouAudiology hwill hearing loss toreputation. lead lifesell they are used to. However need hearing aid benefit/discount program for maximum benefit. It’s hHearing hmay you w not haids v hcannot ng o restore How vyour woff ngmanual ong ycompany omm ndto you gcall hyour nyour oAudiologist m om youtheMany hThe hthat to Find a local Audiologist that is established and has aon good to normal. Kloss, Audiologist at Midwest owned by hearing aid manufacturers. You find that you are be how abletototreat tell you which kinds of hearing aids not the same, and their dexterity may not be the same as yours. Most people do not have insurance coverage for hearing aids. a cheaper price. aids do not restore your hearing hearing aids now connect directly cell phones. This is a wonderful insurance and then directly. your directly. The will be able tellyour youlifestyle. the most Shop v nhearing u nthen gbe huAudiologist d to Mget ny Signia (Siemens), Phonak. get their hwhearing ifhyour lossovcall canloss. reversed. The too toffm start wearing canisy have negative effects. own d around. byeffective h and ng many d m nu Most c u franchises mever yofind you no rom hese eswith remhearing abe ou you rageou successful. Thend most thing that givehyour no hvcompan h isimportant nu daids x hem m and y you no bcharge mHearing notomedically a nd better byAudiologist NOT using your insurance tothe make sure that they fit into with compan es par cu ar program perfect…they are used AID better hearing. Shop around nuncommon nng omp h you ndeal you Aud omany og dto yto Th oo ong ng haids ngtoyou done n ohyou nto glong Ask friends and relatives who their audiologist is. Most people do this our particular hearing Your hearing aidsny can IfYou you seeeffectively someone that that av be particular aid offeredFor theifexample, whole range of hearing aids that could helptells Take someone you your There arehearing several reasons why to that personappointment. not have inbeen insurance companies just the cost of exam. However, some Ignore magazine ads for hearing “devices” option for people take advantage of. However, you are notngaround Audiologist will able tocover tell the most effective way use your Dr. Kloss has been anmay Audiologist to normal. u able ov toway h o you o which hcompanies’ x kinds mgood How v bebaid om also of hearing aids your hearing benefit/discount program for your maximum benefit. not Itooff isbuy aone good tounshop to cou buy hearing aid so from of these companies, re-label them, charge Several studies have shown that an sto untreated hearing loss (not wearing dIt’s hisidea who o and/or h when ng looking dTrial hand darestore ffvoutrageous c hown vare y hhearing p n oun Healthcare Professional the chance improve your hearing and heed particular program. Th v on why h p on m y no h v bthe nMil hearing aids now connect directly to cell phones. This a wonderful good d o hop ound wh n ook ng h ng d o Aud o og w b o you h mo ff v w y o u you tohearing find a physician also. S v ud h h d h ng o no w ng Hearing aids a great way to help you manage the negative effects of hearing workbewith yourtell leveltoofuse loss, so they will Get a demonstration period ees pay or he r adver s ng budge Many mes you can geSt., hS perfect or will your to normal then turn and run. you. The main manufacturers are Widex, Oticon, Starkey, Resound, any kind oftheir testaid is stressful, so it reached isdoes always aat good idea to76th takenot with hearing That not mean that you will insurance companies do provide money forcell hearing aids and/or hearing aid program for your maximum benefit. It’sa potentially a and big phone user, you can savefees money bycan purchasing a c u and flashy ads from hearing aid salespeople. do particular p ov dcommon mon y Many oloss. hhget ng ddbenefit/discount nd o dcan your hearing Your hearing aids IfMost you ever Syou see ksomeone that tells you thatHaving asuccessful particular hearing isHengaids. can be 4818 S. that you compare prices services. providers now have a to pay for their advertising budgets. Many times can get the you Th m n m nu W d x O con y R ound hearing aids when a hearing loss is detected) can result in increased to a better deal by NOT using your insurance companies’ particular program. their recommendations. u u w h h h d Th do no m n h you w no option for many people to take advantage of. However, if you are not ng b n fi oun p og m o you m x mum b n fi flashy sales ads will tout how great the hearing aids will work for h you c n comp p c nd v c Mo p ov d now h v cies that you are not hearing well and amplify them h loss ngthat d you wh nhearing hrestore ng o d d n u n n d Many Audiologists offer a free demonstration so can try the Hearing aids cannot your hearing to normal nor are they Signia (Siemens), and Phonak. Most franchises get their aids but they are not a cure for hearing loss. As soon as you take the hearing aids discount program that will direct you to an establishment that can get someone with you to an appointment. When you are worrying about be successful. The most important thing is that you give your Hearing not uncommon to get a better deal by NOT using your insurance model that does not have this feature that you may not need. Telecoils same ortobe erThey hear ng anumber drun. echno ogy ah414-281-8300 oca Aud ogyou s Hs office Doyour not purchase hearing aids or hearing devices from adsPhon a loss, local provider and do research. ho work w dwith your you o n you bbut hm nommon hso no gthe ofFind hearing they willperson perfect or will your hearing normal then and website where you can look their services or forhtocompany • Website: same better hearing anx local Audiologist’s office at Smoney gnoraid Sbyomagazine m n you nd kThe Moaidin nch h restore ng anxiety, depression, memory loss,nnfor and may hhearing. also be go a vrisk factor for wa your advocate better bo bare uturn Thoto mo mpo ng you no un gdiscount. b Some by u phone ng you youuser, u ncan abNOT bigestablishments cell save purchasing a technology say little about or doffice actually fitting the hearing he volume of otherlevel sounds. w wh nn you ook up potentially hhearingv aids chearing ocan ch comp nyaidbuy dgsearch pwill on m mo oa hearing m ythe kueasy ooneTelephone out before it.up can be yprogrammed your perfect…they are used tohave AIDydyou to nd better hearing. from one of these companies, re-label them, and charge outrageous your aids at athem these are good, results it isProfessional miss what iswearing saying. is ng Healthcare chance toAudiologist improve your hearingThis and heed companies’ particular program. off you still loss. However, waiting tooyour long to start areorand anaoption incothat which some connect wirelessly newspaper adsreputation. make outrageous claims about how well these Find ahearing local that is established has good Fofnd aalso oca Aud og sthis ha s com es ab shed and acomp good repu on d oun Som bwell hm nAudiologist good ncies that you areonothhearing and amplify Hearing aids cannot restore your hearing to normal nor are theythe Find ahas company that you feelbatip. comfortable with and ask them areviews. cheaper price. om on o h n h m nd ch g ou g ou Email: midwestaudiology@att.net Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. a cheaper pr ce H h P o on h h n o mp ov you h ng nd h omp n p u p og m aids. Has this office changed names and staff often? Many national model that does not have feature that you may not need. Telecoils v w F nd comp ny h you o b w h nd k h m A h m D nd D m n hearing loss and worn with a disposable It may feel strange at first andyou someud are marketing gimmick. Let your audiologist sort aidsaids are great waythetonegative help you manage the negative effectsyou of mayyou fees to pay for their advertising budgets.Hearing Many times youa can can get even more likely when have to a hearing loss. However, when d their recommendations. will work for Any hearing or device purchase todevices hearing loops that have been installed inraid many theaters, Ask friends and their audiologist is. Most people doyou. this y m k company ng g mmsounds. kbrand L obasically og o a who hearing have effects. g the volume of other Take someone with your appointment. urance to check perfect…they are used to AID to better hearing. lots of questions about thepeop hearing aids offer and they oconnect p syyou ohad hMos dv ng M ny m what you c ng ntake gthink hv you Nohntwo people are going to haveconsults the same experience. Askdo rand ends and rewill ves who he aud ochurches, og swirelessly ebudg dointhey htime, swo Find arelatives local provider your research. offices are frequently bought and sold leaving the patient to omm nd on are also ando option inawhich some hearing aids can agood provider and your research. o o qu on bou h h ng d h y off nd wh h y h nk Initial are free of charge. No p op go o h h m xp this out forlocal you. and if you have hearing loss for some the sound may hearing loss but they are not a cure for hearing loss. As soon as you take same or better hearing aid technology a local Audiologist’s office at you have a hearing loss it is tempting for others to speak for you. They They are your number one advocate for better hearing. through the mail most likely be a waste of your time and money. toFind find a physician also. and arena’s. Get and/or Trial period Fwith nd a Audiologist oca prov der and do your research Having any kindloss of test isofon stressful, so a good takeis Several studies have an untreated hearing (not hearing aids a great way toshown help youthat manage negative effects be you. that ofhto the street machurches, odemonstration bbest hAsk ngPlease d itnote chno ogy some nHearing oc Aud oare ogretailers offic hearing is not theloss same as ityours, thehshape theirtoears deal follow issues years down the road. This can beophys extremely s. Thhthe ypHowever, numb dvo oiswearing balways ngofidea toand hearing loops that been installed inoawould many theaters, Find acheck local that is established aaids good reputation. Find auplocal Audiologist that and has reputation. wou dais bhas bestablished you h a good omsome hgetting I on strongly recommend you get the from your health Th ng ooff no hare hTheir o you h help usedforto. However, is essential not feel rushed. You ob information find good cPhave an anoso surance to cheaper price. the hearing aids you will stillmhave ayou hearing loss. waiting are just trying to you out in a difficult situation. Explain to your Many flashy sales ads will tout how great the hearing will work foron nd you g company h no m om you h h Many Audiologists offer a free demonstration so that you can try the F nd o Aud o og h h d nd h good pu someone with you to an appointment. When you are worrying about hearing lossloss but they are not a cure for result hearingTake loss. As soon nd as you take owned by hearing aid manufacturers. You may find that you not aids when a hearing is detected) can in increased anxiety, depression, memory loss, ch p p c frustrating after spending thousands of dollars on hearing aids to find not the same h m nu d x y m y no b h m you t have insurance coverage forfriends hearing aids. Many Ask friends and relatives who their audiologist is. Most people do this and arena’s. insurance company and then call your Audiologist directly. The own d by h ng d m nu c u You m y find h you no someone with you to your appointment. and who their audiologist is. Most do should this toalso find abefore good hbe h tohave myour nu d aids x can y mhave y nonegative bbefore m appointment you easy the hearing aid is programmed to Ifwearing you around. too long tomuse. startnd hearing effects. youAobut saynd the person office actually fitting hearing the exactly what them and isry h y nd h n you Aud og dlittle y relatives Th fits. flashy sawaylittle es ads w h people ou how grea he hear nghow a ds whearing work or hearing aidconsider out you buy it. The aidno can k your ndabout v also. who horMany udShop ocompany og Mo pthe op Many Aud ofriend og s sh any offer aDementia. ree demons ra onyou soneed you the results itand is veasy to miss what your Audiologist isfrom saying. Take someone w th you your appo ntment the hearing aids off you will still have a hearing loss. However, offered that could effectively help that provider is gone, and new has or do no es just cover the cost of out theto exam. Th why hsoto on mha no h can vThis find aHowever, good physician and may also be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s Disease Get demonstration and/or Trial period besome able to tell youthethe use your off dgood h idea who ng o h when ng looking d htrouble daathe ffhearing cwhole vhand yaid hrange p of Having ofwaiting it pisyour always a ygood to btaken with your dexterity, you mayaids find the smaller hearing aids Th vstrange on why h p whether on m yorloss no hisvwearing btotest n isonstressful, It staff is aeffective to to shop around tocou buy so Several studies have shown that an untreated hearing (not aids. Has this changed names andmost often? Many national physician b have o insurance you h coverage mo experience ffAudiologist v hearing wwith y will ooffice ualso. you notlikely itkind ok answer questions on behalf. Keepidea control not aids. Many ofor find good phy n o hearing loss and worn with a disposable tip. It may feel at first Get a demonstrat on and/or Tr a per od even more when you may have a hearing loss. However, H v ng ny k nd o u o w y good d o no Shop around. the model of hearing aid you are wearing. Does the you. The main manufacturers are Widex, Oticon, Starkey, Resound, too long to start wearing hearing aids can have negative effects. you bu say e abou he person or office ac ua y fi ng he hear ng es do provide money for Many hearing aids and/or a flashy sales ads will toutbought how great the hearing will work for services. umberesult uhwith win hincreased han appointment. ng d aThd can do be noyou m aren worrying h you wwhen free demonstration so aids that you tryng the hearing aid benefit/discount program for your maximum benefit. It’s hear ngdetected) adod ou you The programmed okyou you Th mngaids nthe m nu cwohearing u to W d xwill OtooMany con SAudiologists korynow R have ound someone you tono When about difficult fiddly tooffer use. hearing u time, whsound hare hancan hoption d Th nore you whbuy that you can compare prices Most providers a a Rechargeable brand and sold leaving patient hearing when amay hearing loss is can d oun p og the m cost o you m xnyoffices mum bare n have fifrequently nies justdirect cover the exam. ofno the conversation by asking questions. Ensure that the for person you MBig flsayHowever, hy dsome w ouads how goffice hactually hahow d to w k and o when Many sales will tout great the aids work for you and ifny you have hadbut hearing lossMost some the M Aud o og off dformon on uaids ostudies you n take y hthat you have a hearing loss it is tempting for others to speak you. They local Box store staff that changes often? Do they have hearing om on w h you o n ppo n m n Wh n you wo y ng bou It is good idea shop around looking to buy a hearing aid so hat will you to anof establishment thatflashy can get Signia (Siemens), and Phonak. franchises get their hearing aids Several have shown an untreated hearing loss (not wearing you but little about the person or fitting the hearing b u u Th mo mpo n h ng h you g v you H ng not uncommon to get a better deal by NOT using your insurance hearing aid out before you buy it. The aid can be programmed to your a ds Has h s office changed names and s aff o en? Many na ona Sroad. gn This Suwhere mycan Phon kng nchfor those h for h company ng d dexterity and /orbanxiety, the results itknows isfactor easy to miss what that is saying. This with vision. Remember that you u not mo n ng h ngoss hand you vayou you H ngquestions website you can upMo their services orhg search deal with follow issues down theoffi be extremely g do b provide d money by NOT usay ngbulittle you nup n the memory loss, and maytake also beg trying risk for nies hearing aids ayears hear worn hhelpathe eyour pAudiologist Isituation. may ee sngyand range ais firs with you want answered ask you y are bou h person p names on oor fincompare ngnd hfitting hlook some getting it isTh essential toaids feel rushed. You ng ofdiminished dused ounow bto.companies, oHowever, you dhearing nand bdepression, pucharge ogTh mm ompo you about office actually the hearing aids. dealers ofuand/or Audiologists working atthat the you store? isfitting are just you difficult your hcan u Pw yd osposab m you Aud og ngto a discount. Some of theseaidfor establishments good, canWho prices and services. Most have a abuy from one these re-label them, outrageous aids. Hasinstead this office changed staff often? national when adhearing loss is detected) into increased Hyou hhresult o nd houtmay hinwh nahave o amp ov oyou hExplain ndTh h d companies’ particular program. hearing loss and worn with disposable tip. Itsomething atDementia. om on haMany comp n on you bbough hm nd providers ch gand ou gthem ou even more likely when hearing loss. However, when frustrating after spending ofand dollars on hearing aids ton find areshould the customer, ifnd you feel that you want toH try different or h may Pfeel o strange on hfirst h n o mp ov ngeverything. hon d you p og reviews. Find company that comfortable with ask that will m directgimmick. you to an establishment can get Alzheimer’s Disease and d Has Haudiologist hthat offi hthousands ng bought dn m nd ffleaving oowhere n? M ny brand offices are requen yfeel and so d eav ng he pa en o them to clarify You could also ask them to take notes so also consider how easy the hearing aid is to use. If you have h ng o wo n w h d po b p m y ng fi your hearing aids today? Etc…. You want tostaff avoid this. lly a marketing Let your sortTomorrow? friend before the appointment exactly what you need from them and this office changed names and often? Many national brand offices are v n mo k y wh n you m y h v h ng o How v wh n ak website you can look up their services or search for company brand offices are frequently and sold the patient to and you have had hear ng oss or some me he sound may fees pay for advertising budgets. Many times you can get the loss, anxiety, depression, memory and may beomm a hearing riskndappointment. factor halsohave on for iftoand you have had hearing lossso. for some time, the sound may take y vo ng habout dvthe ngo budg Mgooffer nyand m you cthey ntheir g think h then do Take someone with you the outestablishments your provider is gone, the new company has or no you aclear loss it isgoing tempting to speak for you. They away think about issmaller too important to hhearing omm nd on lots of aids they and what at a discount. Some of these areprovider good, No two are going to have b that nd a offi n y and bough ndroad. oo questions dpThis hlittle nhearing that youto areor on what is on. ngforoothers trouble with your hand dexterity, find the hearing aids nd you h Th vyears h sthem dit, haid technology ng ex oyouYour omay om mpeople h Disease ound m y Dementia. k the same experience. Once you know what isqucausing your hearing loss, look uppto thedeal Find local and do your research. deal with follow up issues years down the can be extremely dea w h o ow up ssues years down he road can be reme y whether not it is ok to answer questions on your behalf. Keep control you h v h ng o mp o h o p k o you Th y reviews. Find a company that you feel comfortable with and ask same or better hearing in a local Audiologist’s office at Alzheimer’s and frequently bought and sold leaving the patient with follow up issues prov der and do your research Th y you numb on dvo o b h ng some getting used to. However, it is essential not to feel rushed. You experience with theupmodel ofy hearing aidwould you wearing. Does m bTh h n you. ng xPlease dthe Audstreet o og retailers offic some geoto ng the used oof However s inessen a situation. no o When ee rushed are just to ears help a difficult Explain to your Yo cally a marketing gimmick. Let sort buy onfiddly impulse andRechargeable hearing aidsTh can be quite Many best for note that nsomeoc of something the are you numb ongood dvo btake hsomeone ngtrying Itno isaids always idea with you your appointment. d your haudiologist odo ow uthat down hWill ooitare dbe breputation. mchno y ogy Their hearing loss is not same as yours, shape their isyoutoout and research stay same over too difficult or to hearing are an Find awgood local Audiologist is about established and has a the good om g what ng uthey d think o use. How v n y two o costly. ugoing haoption dthe You end you the from your health frustrating after spending thousands ofit.dollars on hearing aids tothe find of the conversation person lots of questions about hearing aids they and u y ng o hby pasking you ouquestions. n d ffiEnsure u uthatontheExp n oyou you aoffer cheaper price. No people are to have the same Free experience. og h get down b information h the d condition nd h uBig pusome on road. This can be extremely frustrating after spending thousands of dollars on hearshould also consider how easy the hearing aid is to use. If you have rus ra ng a er spend ng housands o do ars on hear ng a ds o find local Box store have staff that changes often? Do they have hearing ch p p c tip. friend before the appointment exactly what you need from them and offices offer a trial period usually around 30 days where you can take ng p nd ng hou nd o do on h ng d o find owned by hearing aid manufacturers. You may find that you are not notvision. the same, their manual dexterity may not bewith the same as yours. you are worrying about results itshape issomeone easy miss your isIand dthe a yours, so cons der how easy he ngy you aAudiologist dwant sappo o dusentment time orMo is ityour anything elsenew be company done tobest improve your Ask friends and relatives their audiologist is.beMost people doorPlease this forofthose withodiminished dexterity Remember that you y vandwho thenh call ud your directly. The hou dstreet on d are how y handh/or ng dhearing oand u loss hshou vyou out that provider is who gone, and the has no note that some Take wisnquestions th you to your take knows the that would forlittle you. the retailers nd byou o their h to ppo mwhat nhear xfor wh you nanswered om h you maskndhav oinformation ogAudiologist pprogressive? op do hd Can Their isyou the same as the of ears someone wnot th to your appo ntment trouble with your hand dexterity, you may find the smaller hearing aids aid instead ofhealth Audiologists working atwthe store? Who isder fitting mend get theaids your ing toeffective out that your provider gone, and the new company has little or no experience Keep this article for reference yourself, friends, or a family oudealers you pabout ov gon ndis haid nha omp ny h available otheshearing nogone whether or not it isfuture ok to answer questions on your behalf. Keep control theare hearing aidcompany have option to return itseveral if you are not offered the whole range of aids that could effectively help ou your prov and he new has ewant ormTake no There are reasons why that person may not have been hearing? out the different kinds ofyou hearing aids tofind findhFind afrom good physician also. able to you tell you the most way to use your Get a demonstration Trial period saying. This is even more likely when you may have a hearing loss. You will be the customer, feel you to try something different orroub experience with the model of hearing are wearing. Does oub w hhome youif you hand nd d that x the yand/or you y find h m h ng d H v ng ny k nd o u o w y good d o k oa d owned by hearing aid manufacturers. You may find that you are not them to clarify everything. You could also ask them to take notes wh h o no ok o n w qu on on you b h K p onso n o Get a demonstrat on and/or Tr a per od not the same, and their manual dexterity may not be the same as yours. e w h your hand dex er y you may find he sma er hear ng your hearing aids today? Tomorrow? Etc…. You want to avoid this. H vhearing ng nywith k nd o whether o doesmember. wofymean d advertising o by k asking tooBox difficult fiddly to use. Rechargeable aids are an optionaids.uThat ny and then call for your Audiologist directly. The xpare n hearing wstore hads hIt’s mod oofhow hhearing ng d hearing you w Audiologist ng work Do h the Paper is expensive thisthat article is only the good conversation questions. and Ensure the person you satisfied it.orResound, out this period and you. The main manufacturers are oWidex, Oticon, Starkey, with the model of aid you are currently wearing. Does local Big store have successful their hearing not that you will which suitable for type loss. AskDo your Many flashy sales tout great the aids will for discount program maximum Audiologists offer athen demonstration that you can the local have that changes often? they hearing goMany away and about do so. hearing isistoo important toon oo ddwith ffiyou uthink oFind fidd y it,ohow ufree R h Your g trial bhe honso w ng dsignificant ntryop exper ence w hyhave he mode hear ng acould you are wear nglong Does getting aseveral amount ofperson information this appointment. om wnot hatng you onot n isppo mon.n on Wh En n you bou dbe wable ou how g the most hyour hOnce ngBig dgBox wbenefit. wo kyour owill offered the whole range ofnghearing aidsonthat effectively help that clear on what o you honare onv on by kgoing ngn qu u h woh ypng on you M ny Aud o og off d mon o h n y h There are reasons why that may have been you know what isstaff causing your hearing loss, look up the om h you o n ppo n m n Wh n you wo y bou for those with diminished dexterity and /or vision. Remember that you to tell you effective way to use your o B Box o h v ff h h ng o n? Do h h v h published a few times a year. take with you knows the questions that you want answered and ask oo d fficu or fidd y o use Rechargeab e hear ng a ds are an op o or not there is a cancellation or return fee. Get everything in writing Signia (Siemens), and Phonak. Most franchises get their aids questions why aDo particular hearing aidyou. is the recommended becan The mostto is that hyou give your Hearing you say little the person or office fitting theishearing staff changes often? they have hearing aid dealers instead of Widex, Audiologists working at get ah better bythat NOT your aid dealers instead of Audiologists working store? fitting hearing aid outhon buy it. The aid programmed your buy aids can quite Many opsomething ho whearing myou n you h dand dhave xhearing y nd osuccessful. v bebe on Rwith mcostly. mb himportant youaids.thing y onot mh quwh on you hAud ou p program ondeal o offi u using ybut fi about ng hninsurance habout The main manufacturers are Resound, kmean wu that hyyou know youo og w n n wy ngdThnd k hfrom ng dstay ou b?Who osame you Thha dchanges nOticon, bare og mm ddbefore oifimpulse successful their ThatAud doesothem not will condition and do some research about it. Will ithBox over oca Batactually gbeing sthe ore have oStarkey, en? Do ng fit/discount forfor your benefit. It’s hto y ohearing mthe or wh you og ngyou Th the customer, youhey feel that youhear wantHealthcare tryusomething different dmaximum dHas d ong Aud o ognames wo k ng othese Who fibuysngaff before you hand over your money. to clarify everything. You could also ask them to take notes so one of companies, re-label them, and charge outrageous your hearing loss. aids. this office changed and staff often? Many national Professional chance to improve your hearing and heed ar program. your hearing aids today? Tomorrow? Etc…. You want to avoid this. Free tip. hearing loss worn with a disposable tip. It may feelhstrange first fitting your hearing aids today? Tomorrow? Youpwant avoid this. offices trial period usually you ua and om you h around you w n30 odays y where om ng dcan ff attake nor o hose w ishthat dvhm ngive and h ng d n the mdealstore? nd ffWho o using ny ninsurance on nmmo kv ydex wh y h /or v dvh soon ngk Remember oh mHow Signia and Phonak. Most gethoffer their hearing aids o shed v ynner hyou ngymYou ou o kv nowhhan oyo time orn?hisisM ityour progressive? Can anything bengers done tonndimprove hfees o(Siemens), wovo nodwyour h Etc…. d budgets. po mtimes yto ng fithe benhearing successful. your Hearing o get a better by NOT you ng d frequently od y? Tomo ow? … wloss, oAsk vng mo isktooyThe wh most n youimportant m y h v thing h ng How wh go away and think it,Who then do so. Your important to ayour dEelse dea ns ead ogb sfranchises work amanufache sabout ore? soption fiosome thatoyou you are clear on what isreference going on.for yourself, friends, or a family pay for their advertising you can get There are 6 major hearing manufacturers intoYou the world. why athe brand offices are bought and sold leaving the patient to o their Once you what isaid causing hearing look uphAud Keep article for and ifng have had hearing for the sound may take the hearing aid and have the totime, return ifooyoumpo are not go wyou yound nd hhome nk bou hloss n do You hrecommendations. ng itProfessional narechance o he cus qu program. n y bough There dare v6 ng hknow pout n who aid major hearing manufacturers in world. Ask why asMany particular you hpthis vyou h you ng ofuture mp h some o p h k ongyou Th y o from one ofvothe these companies, re-label them, and charge outrageous hearing? Find about the different kinds of you hearing aids available hyour you on wh go ngngonooo ry nd h h d h ng o o om m h m y k Healthcare the to improve hearing and heed ular omer ee ha you wan dis fferen On you know u ng you h ng ook up h buy something on impulse and hearing aids can be quite costly. Many you h v h ng o mp ng o o h o k o Th y provider andnd dooparticular your research. manufacturer isy being for you. Avoid hearing sales deal with follow yearsused down the road. can beaid extremely same orThis better aidover technology in a local Audiologist’s office atHowever, condition and some research about it.fees Will itpay stay the same one advocate forblog betterwas hearing. member. Paper advertising is nand expensive andu by this article only your hear ng ahearing ds oday? Tomorrow? Ebuy c… You wan ohow avondlong ditharound sThey some getting used to. ish essential not feel rushed. You u y down dwhich Th nsuitable b for xdoup missues satisfied with Find out this trial period isnumber and om huit. ng on mpu ng d are nyour bto qu owhether yM ny guest This written by Seniorcare.ie amended Dr. Douglas u y ng o h p you ou d ffi u on Exp n o you are for your type ofhearing hearing loss. Ask your Audiologist to for their advertising budgets. Many times you can get the turerh is oand being used you. Avoid aid sales people and franchises that sell only one om g ng u d o How v n no o h d You their recommendations. ond on nd do om h bou W y h m ov Free tip. ogist that is established has a good reputation. offices offer a trial period usually 30 days where you can take u y ng o h p you ou n d ffiand u hu nk onabou Exp n o hen you do so Your hear ng s oo mpor people franchises sell only one brand ofbehearing frustrating spending thousands of dollars on hearing aids toyour find aelse cheaper price. time or isresearch. itafter progressive? Can anything done toaid. improve gok away nd ng hou ndand o dodo onmhand ng o that find published few a year. Center, the isy to Ifyou Free taarticle p htimes or not isconsider ang cancellation oru return fee.he Get in you writing provider your offi off uook y hearing ound 30aiddeverything whuse.number nhave at inyou Greenfield, questions about why aall particular hearing aid being recommended n x LLC yforwhyourself, nfriends, d omorWI. ha m ndan same hearing aidyou technology in Audiologist’s office atod easy Once you know wha ng your hear hou disbor obetter on dmp how ys hcaus h losses. nga local dshould othere ualso hposs vhow o your og vis hearing ?the C different n and ny h ng don oaids ovor They are better hearing. brand of hearing aid.pdprovider Not aid companies can fit all hearing The public has atives who their audiologist is. Most people doabout this Keep this forppo future family the hearing aidyou home and have theup option to breturn ith if you are not nd o your ppowith n one mKloss, nadvocate x Audiologist y for whyour you nndMidwest db oom hAudiology m ndn m reference Take someone you to appointment. out that gone, the new company has little no hearing? Find out kinds of hearing available dologistgon nd h n wIgnore omp ny h o no that is established and has a good reputation. trouble with your hand dexterity, you may find the smaller hearing aids K p h o u u n o you nd o m y before you hand over your money. h h ng d hom nd h v h op on o u n you no for your hearing loss. buy some h ng on mpu se and hear ng a ds can be qu e cos y whan o Paper w is qu onArea onand you b28hyears. K pisononly oMan and cheaper price. h ng? Fwith nd ou bou hof for d offf hearing n aid koub hand ngyou. dnd bresearch ads hearing “devices” hwearing. you hAudiologist dv xthe y and/or you m y find h mperiod h it. ng day cian also. Get aoware demonstration Trial member. expensive article satisfied with Find out he howsame long this trialh period is and whether wh o no o isnDr. w Kloss qu soon you bahAudiologist hgood Kno p toadvertising onok nongway ofwhich knowing this. Your Audiologist will guide experience model hearing you Does has been inoothen Milwaukee forthis Having any kind ofoktest stressful, it ison always idea take cond on do some abou W s nd over aremagazine for your type loss. Ask your mod who o h their d you ng Dobthe hthis elatives audiologist is. wMost people do toongdifficult orh nfiddly to ou use.how Rechargeable hearing aids are an wh option m happointment. mb onv P p on dv ng xponn En v und hh h p on you on y fi d w F ong h p od nd h There are 6suitable major hearing aid manufacturers in the world. Ask why a Take someone with you to your o by k ng qu wh h u o you yp o h ng o A k you Aud o og oo d ffi u o fidd y o u R h g b h d op on ds will tout how great theand hearing aids will work for Many Audiologists offer a free demonstration or so not thatthere you can the published a year. a try cancellation or returnyour fee. everything writing local Big have staff hearing that changes often? they have hearing offices offer rpub aare od usua yy around days where you can ak osomeone hGet onv ontoin byan kHe ng can qu be on Ena uyou hatper h a few p S.times on you flashy ads from aid with you appointment. When worrying about questions about a particular hearing aid issalespeople. being recommended reached 4818 76th St., Suite 3,30 Greenfield, WI 53220. h v also. ff h h ng o particular n? Do honyBox h bou vstore hwhy ng ysician me or progress ve? Can any vh be ng e mseperiod beisdiminished done mprove Get aDo demonstration Trial for those with vision. Remember you d idea w Seniorcare.ie m take manufacturer ispbeinguused aid hmb n o dexterity on o and u n/orHaving G ADVERTISEMENT v ykind h ngof that ntest w is ng guest any stressful, so blog it is always a hgood to qu why h for ng d said bout ng kn wwritten know onandhamended you w nby nDr. w Douglas d nd k ADVERTISEMENT out the person or office actually fitting thehearing hearing oyou. hoAvoid wstore? hhearing d before m nomm hisyou dsales dnd x dit. The yand/or ndaido can onoprogrammed Rnoyou you This was hearing buy your aid dealers instead of ng Audiologists working at the Who fitting Dofor purchase aids or hearing devices from magazine ads before hand hto over your money. w h you qu on h ng youa wd wyou d•by ndhave your hearing loss. thektoresults it isknow easydifferent to hmiss what your Audiologist isn hsaying. This iskh qu Telephone 414-281-8300 Website: www.midwestaudiology.com oads Aud o tout og how wogreat k ngthe hnot o ? Who fi will hearing aids will work for he hear home and he op on o re urn you Many Audiologists offer a free demonstration so that you can try the people and franchises that sell only one brand of hearing aid. are the customer, if you feel that you want try something or b o you h nd ov you mon y someone with you to an appointment. Whenhyou are worrying about o you h ng o Ask why a particular manufacturer is being used for you. hear ng? F nd ou abou he d fferen k nds o hear ng a ds ava ab e m o y v y h ng You ou d o k h m o k no are o no e changed names and staff often? Many national h u om you h you w n o y om h ng d ff n o your hearing aids today? Tomorrow? Etc…. You want to avoid this. or newspaper ads that make outrageous claims about how well these hearing loss and worn with a disposable tip. It may feel strange at first Kloss, Audiologist at Midwest Audiology Center, LLC in Greenfield, WI. h m more o likely y vwhen y h you ngEmail: You oumidwestaudiology@att.net d a hearing o k hloss. m However, o k no wheno There major hearing aid manufacturers in the world. Ask why a it. The aid can be programmed to your even may have d y? Tomo ow? E office … You w n are o 6vo d hohearing about the person actually fitting the hearing aid out before you buy go away and think about it, then do so. Your hearing is too important to Th 6 m h ng d m nu u n h wo d A k why the results it is easy to miss what your Audiologist is saying. This is equently boughtorand sold leaving the patient to h you on wh go ng on sa sfied w h F nd ou how ong h s r a per od s and whe he ADo not purchase hearing aids or hearing devices from magazine ads or newsgo w y nd h nk bou h n do o You h ng oo mpo n o Once knowfor what causing your hearing loss, look upsales theloss for will work you. hearing aid orifare device you purchase and yousu have time, the take particular manufacturer being used for you. Avoid hearing aid wh ch abhad enghearing or your ypesome o tip. hear ngsound oss may Ask your Aud o ogaids h s have you a hearingonloss whit is tempting go ngKloss on forhas others to speak for you. Ignore magazine ads for hearing “devices” wh changed u ng youandhdevices ng oyou ook up hu isAny ffice names staff often? Many national This guest was byThey Seniorcare.ie and amended Douglas Dr. been an Audiologist in the Milwaukee Area forby 28Dr. years. loss and worn with a hdisposable It bmay feel strange atny first and hearing you buy something on impulse canmore be quite ppaper u mail mextremely nu boutrageous ng uone d brand oit.hearing you Avo dused hon dover Initial consults are free ofwritten charge. even likelycostly. whenMany you may have a blog hearing loss. However, when issues years down the road. This can be buy om h ng mpu nd ng d n qu o y M condition and do some research about Will it stay the same through the will most likely be a waste of your time and money. ads that make claims about how well these devices will work for people and franchises that sell only of hearing aid. Th s gues b og was w en by Sen o ca e e and amended by D Doug as some getting to. However, it is essential not to feel rushed. You or no here s a cance a on or re urn ee Ge every h ng n wr n are30just trying to you helpcan you out incan a difficult situation. Explain to your om h bou andWsold y nd h the m ov from frequently bought patient toh ons abou whyod au par cu hear ng asound dyou s may be ng recommended flashy hearing aid salespeople. Kloss, Audiologist Midwest Center, in Greenfield, WI. Free t 4818 pfor you. you had hearing for ar some the be at S.Audiology 76th Suite 3,LLC WI 53220. offices offer a trial around days p leaving op nads on yques on offi band nd odone h have nding thousands of dollarsand on hearing aids tohfind youDoug have a as hearing loss ittake isHe tempting forreached others tosatspeak TheyoSt., Free t pwhere time or oisAny itmp progressive? Can or anything else beifoff tong improve p dthrough u loss ythe ound 30are dtime, yisso wh nperiod ktake usually Dr Kaids oss Dr Amy W Greenfield, za n G eenfie should also consider howyour easy hearing aid to many use.likely If youdifferent have Joanne Co ombo MA K oss Aud o og a M dwes Aud ogy Cen e LLC d W you. hearing aid device you purchase the mail will most be v ? C n ny h ng b don ov you friend before the appointment exactly what you need from them and p issues years down the road. This can be extremely it is easy to feel swamped by the sheer amount of information. There types of hearing Do not purchase hearing aids or hearing devices from magazine ads K over p hndExplain otomyour uy u n o you o m y getting used to. However, it op is essential feelyou rushed. be hand your money thenot hearing aid home and havetypes the option it ifto you not it isisgone, easy swamped by the sheer amount of“devices” information. are so different hearing Telephone 414-281-8300 Website: www.midwestaudiology.com der andto thefeel new company hasmagazine little orabout no the orhearing your oss Ignore ads for arepto just trying help you out in ayou difficult out different of hear hearing aids available Kof hreturn oaids uare uanswer nKloss o Aud you o •control Aud hsome hSee ng dng hom nd h vandyou hThere ntomany noYou o og s Area for 28ndyears. Dr.ore has been ans Audiologist in theAud Milwaukee osituation. og trouble with your hand dexterity, findo theusmaller hearing aids bou h thousands d ff n kofnd oorhearing? hnewspaper ng Find dof v that bfind dollars onwaste hearing aids tothe oronotog issand ok to on behalf. Keep magaz ne ads forkinds hear ng “dev ces” agnore your time and money. an Audiologist getmay aonprofessional opinion ads make outrageous claims about how well these should also consider how easyong the hearing aid isodtobuy use. Ifhearing you have Dquestions Kmidwestaudiology@att.net ossvwhat hasyour been an Aud og sand nnghe M xp waukee m Pfrom p othem dv n v Andea ho 28 yea s on y satisfied with it.hearing Find out how long thiswhether trial period isitthe whether epending model of hearing aiditit you are wearing. Does our needs are can seem like an impossible task. Here is a guide to help you aids successfully. Email: friend before appointment exactly youmb need which are suitable for your type of hearing loss. Ask your Audiologist m mb P p dv ng xp n nd h on y and flashy ads from hearing aid salespeople. fi d w h F nd ou how h p nd wh h our are can seem like an impossible task. Here is a guide to help you buy aids successfully. There are 6 ma or hear ng a d manu ac urers n he wor d Ask why a He can be reached at 4818 S. 76th St., Suite 3, Greenfield, WI 53220. too difficult or fiddly to use. Rechargeable hearing aids are an option ovider youneeds yp o h ng o A k you Aud o og is gone, and the often? newdevices company has little oryou. no the conversation in by asking He questions. Ensure thath the will work for Any hearing aid oradevice you purchase on your specific hearing loss so you can find outdexterity, what the best treatment plan is. aids or return of and flashy ads from hear ng sayour espeop with find smaller hearing have staff that changes Do they have hearing pub d person w mcontrol y h S Su e 3 Greenfie d W 53220 orthe not there fee.whether Get can be reached 4818 Syou76 questions about why adthe particular hearing aid ishd being recommended or not itmis okwriting to questions on your behalf. Keep Do notng purchase hearing aids orbe hearing devices from magazine adseo you h everything d you wknows y answer ofortrouble no nhand on uand n may G vRemember yyou h ng isAvo nathat wcancellation nghear ng a d sapub Initial consults are freeanswered ofacharge. those with diminished /or vision. you y model p uof hearing h ngaid dyou bare omm nd Telephone 414-281-8300 • Website: www.midwestaudiology.com wearing. Does take with the questions that you want and ask the mail will a waste your time and cu manu ac urer be ng used or d es Do no pu hads h most nglikely d a onewspaper hpar ng dofdifficult var om m gmoney. ndexterity dsRechargeable ofheAudiologists working atthrough the store? Who is fitting too or fiddly to use. hearing aids are an option See an Audiologist and get professional opinion on your specific Be aware that flashy ads that have people wearing white lab coats do before you hand over your money. Te ephone 414-281-8300 Webs e www m dwes aud o ogy com for your hearing loss. Find out what’s included in the cost including of the conversation by asking questions. Ensure that the person you or newspaper that make outrageous claims about how well these See anthey Audiologist and get a professional opinion specific bareothe you h ndon ovif your you mon y want to try something Find out what’s in the costeverything. including customer, you feel that you different or includedthem eday? haveTomorrow? staff that changes Do havethis. hearing Email: to clarify You couldmidwestaudiology@att.net also ask them to take notes so o n w p p d h m k ou g ou m bou how w h Etc…. often? You want to avoid for those with diminished dexterity and /or vision. Remember that you hearing loss so you can find out what the best treatment plan is. peop e and ranch ses ha se on y one brand o hear ng a d There are 6 major hearing aid manufacturers in the world. Ask why a our hearing not make them Audiologists. Too advertisements featurehearing people pretending Ema that m dwes aud o ogy@a take with you knows the questions you want answered and askne willdloss work for can you.find Any aid ormany device you purchase hearing sok iswhy you outhearing what go the best treatment plan is.it, then do so. hearing warranty and hdyour ng d m nu working u atdevices ndthe hv store? wo Awo of Audiologists Who away and about is too important to service. you are clear on what is going on.consults are free of charge. warranty and service. that wmanufacturer k fitting omost you Anyused hads ngare dof oyour d think vtime you pu h that you Your what is causing yourAudiology hearing loss,the look up the Initial the customer, if you feel wantbetoproviding tryAt something or Be that newspaper that have people wearing white particular is being you. Avoid hearing aid sales don’t see the through mail will likely be a for waste and money. thema to clarify everything. You could also ask them to takebyge notes so Medical professionals to misrepresent what they will indifferent their Bewant aware that dflashy flashy newspaper ads that have people wearing white don’t see the utoday? bTomorrow? ng uto dbeoEtc…. you You Avo daware h or ng your appointment you should be offered choice hearing aid type to avoid this. Th s gues b og was w en Sen n a con u a e ee o cha buy something on impulse and hearing aids can be quite costly. Many At your appointment you should be offered a choice hearing aid type h ough h m w mo k y b w o you m nd mon y Th s gues b og was w en by Sen o ca e e and amended by D Doug as o ca e e and amended by D Doug as omename, research about it. Will it stay thefranchises same over and that sell only one brand of hearing aid. go away and think aboutisit,the thenperson do so. Your hearing is too important to lab coats do not make them Audiologists. Too many advertisements n’s go that you areabout clear on what isKgoing on. coats notup make them Audiologists. Too many advertisements n’s go hname, on offices. y on your b nd opeople hlab ng Audiologist ddo what is causing hearing loss, look the Get a local to fit your hearing aids. This that will be performas well as some different brands. Ask questions the features Free tip. offices offer a trial period usually around 30 days where you can take oss Aud o og s a M dwes Aud o ogy Cen e LLC n G eenfie d W as costly. some Many different aboutAud the ofeatures sive? Can anything else be done to people improvepretending your K oss brands. Aud o Ask og squestions a M dwes ogy Cen e LLC n G eenfie d W uying guide buy something onprofessionals impulse and hearing aids canasbewell quite feature toto be Audiology or buying guide ingabout feature people pretending be Audiology or Medical Medical professionals somethe research it. of Will it stay thefor same over down included each one asaswell asasoptional Only buy what you Keepextras. this article for future reference for yourself, friends, or a family the hearing aid home and have the option to return it if with you are not services for you years the road. Keep that person. Ignore magazine ads for hearing “devices” about different kinds hearing aids available included with each one well optional extras. Only buy what you K oss has been Aud s n he M waukee A ea o 28 yea s Free tip. zessive? ne ads for hear be ng “dev ces” offices offer aoffices. trial period usually around 30 days where you can take totodone misrepresent what they inintheir Get aalocal D any K oss hasare been anthe Aud o og s n he D M waukee Aand ea this o an28article yea os isogonly Can anything to Audiologist improve your what theywill willbe beproviding providing theiroffices. local need make sure that worth money. advertising is expensive satisfied with it. Find Get out how long this trial period is and whether or your type of hearingelse loss.and Askmisrepresent your needand and that anyextras extras aremember. worth thePaper money. flashy ads from hearing salespeople. Keep athis articleS for future reference forGreenfie yourself, friends, or aSfamily He cane be reached ad 4818 76 h S Su e 3 Greenfie d W 53220 theaid aid home and have the or option to return it ifmake you sure are not Audiologist totoavailable fitfit your hearing aids. This ishearing the person that will be ring-aids/ ds from hear ng a d sa espeop e tying-aids/ about the different kinds of hearing aids Do no purchase hear ng a ds hear ng dev ces rom magaz ne ads Audiologist your hearing aids. This is the person that will be He can be reached 4818 76 h S Su 3 W 53220 Hearing aids are an expensive investment and you should always check published a few times a year. or not there is a cancellation or return fee. Get everything in writing a particular hearing aid Do isperforming being recommended an expensive investment and you Paper should advertising always check not hearing aidsfororyears hearing devices fromKeep magazine adshow long this trial Hearing member. isephone expensive andaud this oarticle isWebs only e www m dwes aud o ogy com satisfied with it. Find out period isaids andarewhether services for you down the road. that person. Te 414-281-8300 o hof hearing ng d vloss. ompurchase m g n d es.forngyourd type Ask your Audiologist performing services for you for years down the road. Keep that person. Te ephone 414-281-8300 Webs e www m dwes ogy com exactly ininthe warranty and service. IfIfthere before you hand overwell your money. Know what youorwant for your hearing aid. newspaper ads ha make ou rageous c awhat ms isinabou how we hese what isincluded included the warranty andaftercare aftercare there or isnewspaper these published a fewservice. times a year. or not about there ishow a cancellation or return fee. Getexactly everything writing causing Ema m dwes aud o ogy@a ne hatat isismacausing k ou g hearing ou m bou how wads that h make outrageous claims why particular aid being recommended Ema m dwes aud o ogy@a ne just is such as whistling noise or hearing aid manufacturers in the world. Ask why ayou.want There many additional extras that you can buy for hearing Know what from your hearing aid. work for Any hearing aid orwyou device you purchase isany any feedback suchce asaayou whistling noiseor orcrackling, crackling, orthe thesound sound just dev ces work or you Anyyour hear ng a feedback daid.orThese dev purchase before hand over your money. what you want from your hearing aid. diologist who h ng d odevices oiologist you who Any dKnow v will you puare hyou oss. n a con u a e ee o cha ge isn’t comfortable then go back for another appointment. Make sure that urer is being used for you. Avoid hearing aid sales drd hearing room. mail will most be that athat waste your time There are many additional extras you for your hearing ngo aback conforublog a was e appointment. eewritten o cha by geMake isn’t comfortable thenThis another sure that and amended by Dr. Douglas areworld. all useful which can help someone with hearing to lead life Seniorcare.ie room. The mo The k ymanufacturers b w othrough you mthe nd mon yadd-ons There are additional extras youofcan can buy forand your hearing the Ask why a likely hrough hebuy ma w money. mos ke y beloss a these was e othe your me guest and money es thatloss sellaid only one brand ofinhearing aid.many follow up appointments are ininyour package. aring is, These are all useful add-ons which can with these appointments areincluded includedat youraftercare aftercare package.Center, LLC in Greenfield, WI. aring is, used for you. aid. Kloss, Audiologist Midwest Audiology that they used However need to make sure that they fit infollow withupyour cturerloss is being Avoid hearing aid aid. These areare allsales usefulto. add-ons whichyou can help help someone someone with This guest blog was written by Seniorcare.ie and amended by Dr. Douglas refer you totoonly one brand hearing loss totoFor lead used you nzine refer you ises that sell ofhearing hearing aid. loss lead the the life life that that they they are arehearing used to. to. However However you need need lifestyle. example, many aids now connect directlyHearing to cell phones. ads for hearing “devices” aids not restore your hearing Dr. Kloss has been an in the Milwaukee AreainforGreenfield, 28 years. WI. Kloss, atAudiologist Midwest Audiology Center, LLC Hearing aidsdo do notAudiologist restore your hearing versed. The toto make sure that they fit in with your lifestyle. For example, many eversed. The make is surea that they fit inoption with your example, This wonderful forlifestyle. manyFor people to many take advantage to of. normal. However, if He can be reached at 4818 S. 76th St., Suite 3, Greenfield, WI 53220. ds from hearing aid salespeople. hearing aids azine ads for hearing “devices” hearing aids directly totocell phones. This isisaawonderful normal. hearing aids Dr. Kloss has been an Audiologist in the Milwaukee Area for 28 years. aidsnow nowconnect connect directly cell phones. wonderful save moneyto earing aids or hearing deviceshearing from magazine youfor are not aads bigtocell phone user, youThis canifpotentially ing aids can IfIfby you ever that tells you that aid iswww.midwestaudiology.com Telephone 414-281-8300 • hearing Website: option many people take advantage of. However, you are not ring aids can hearing aid youpurchasing ever see see someone someone tells that aa particular particular is Suite 3, Greenfield, WI 53220. ads from salespeople. Hethat can beyou reached at 4818hearing S. 76thaidSt., option for many people to take advantage of. However, if you are not hat make outrageous claims about how well these so perfect or will restore your hearing totonormal then turn and run. a model that does not have thissave feature that you maya not need. Telecoils are also Email: midwestaudiology@att.net so they they will will or hearing devices aabig cell phone user, you can potentially money by purchasing perfect or will restore your hearing normal then turn and run. hearing aids from magazine ads Telephone 414-281-8300 • Website: www.midwestaudiology.com big cell phone user, you can potentially save money by purchasing a or you. Any hearing aid or device you purchase mplifymake them aids cannot restore your hearing an option inmodel which some hearing aids canthatconnect wirelessly to hearing loopsHearing that have amplify themoutrageous that does not have you about how well these Hearing aidsbeen cannotInitial restore your hearing normal nor nor are are they they consults are freetoto of normal charge. model that does not havethis thisfeature featurethat youmay maynot notneed. need.Telecoils Telecoils Email: midwestaudiology@att.net illthat most likely be a wasteclaims of your time and money. perfect…they k for you. Anyinstalled hearing aid purchase are also an option ininwhich hearing aids in or many theaters, arena’s. perfect…theyare areused usedtotoAID AIDyou youtotobetter betterhearing. hearing. aredevice alsochurches, anyou option whichsome someand hearing aidscan canconnect connectwirelessly wirelessly Initialtoconsults are free of charge. effects of Hearing most likely be a waste oftotoyour timeloops and money. hearing that have been installed ininmany churches, theaters, Hearingaids aidsare areaagreat greatway way tohelp helpyou youmanage managethe thenegative negative effects of kwill hearing loops that have been installed many churches, theaters, k hearing loss but they are not aacure for hearing loss. As and arena’s. hearing loss but they are not cure for hearing loss. Assoon soonasasyou youtake take and arena’s. the hearing aids off you will still have aahearing loss. However, waiting the hearing aids off you will still have hearing loss. However, waiting aids. Many Shop around. g aids. Many Shop around. too Shop around. toolong longtotostart startwearing wearinghearing hearingaids aidscan canhave havenegative negativeeffects. effects. wever, some owever, some s aidea good deaaround o shop alooking ound to when ook ngaid ososobuy a hea ngSeveral a d sostudies ha you ItItisisaagood totoshop when buy aahearing have shown that an untreated hearing loss good idea shop around when looking to buy hearing aid Several studies have shown that an untreated hearing loss(not (notwearing wearing ds and/or a ids and/or a that can and Most providers have hearing isis detected) can inin increased canyou compa e p prices ces and se v ces ma nnow manu dexaids O when con aa hearing Douglas Kloss, Audiologist at Midwest Audiology Center, that you cancompare compare prices andservices. services. MostThe providers now haveaac a ues ae W hearing aids when hearing loss lossDr. detected) can result result increased that can get t that can get website where you for loss, may also be aa risk factor S a key Resound S up gn a Sservices emensoror search and Phonak Mos na ona anxiety, anchdepression, ses ge memory website where you can can look look up their their services search for company company anxiety, depression, memoryLLC loss, and and may also be risk factor nts are good, in Greenfield, WI.forforDr. Kloss has been an Audiologist in the nts are good, reviews. Find aang company that you feel comfortable with and ask them Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. reviews. Find company that you feel comfortable with and ask them he hea a ds om one o hese compan es e abe hem and cha ge ou a Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. diologist diologistsort sort lots ofofquestions about the hearing aids they and what think No Milwaukee Area for 28 years. lots questions theyoffer offer whatthey they Notwo twopeople peopleare aregoing goingtotohave havethe thesame sameexperience. experience. geous ees oabout paytheohearing he aids adve s ngand budge s think would be best for you. Please note that some ofofthe street retailers are Their hearing loss isis not the same asas yours, the shape ofof their would be best for you. Please note that some the street retailers are your health Their hearing loss not the same yours, the shape their ears ears isis Many mes you can ge he same o be you e heanotng a d echno ogy n a oca your health owned not owned by by hearing hearing aid aid manufacturers. manufacturers. You You may may find find that that you are are not irectly. The notthe thesame, same,and andtheir theirmanual manualdexterity dexteritymay maynot notbe bethe thesame sameasasyours. yours. directly. The Aud o og s s o ce a a cheape p ce offered There offered the the whole whole range range ofof hearing hearing aids aids that that could could effectively effectively help help There are are several several reasons reasons why why that that person person may may not not have have been been ytotouse useyour your you. The main manufacturers are Widex, Oticon, Starkey, Resound, successful you. The main manufacturers are Widex, Oticon, Starkey, Resound, successfulwith withtheir theirhearing hearingaids. aids.That Thatdoes doesnot notmean meanthat thatyou youwill willnot not m benefit. benefit. It’s It’s Signia be ur Signia (Siemens), (Siemens), and and Phonak. Phonak. Most Most franchises franchises get get their their hearing hearing aids aids besuccessful. successful.The Themost mostimportant importantthing thingisisthat thatyou yougive giveyour yourHearing Hearing ur insurance insurance from Healthcare from one one ofof these these companies, companies, re-label re-label them, them, and and charge charge outrageous outrageous HealthcareProfessional Professionalthe thechance chancetotoimprove improveyour yourhearing hearingand andheed heed fees their fees toto pay pay for for their their advertising advertising budgets. budgets. Many Many times times you you can can get get the the theirrecommendations. recommendations.
5 8HEARING AIDS. 1 TOP 10 TIPS FROM A PRO ON HOW TO PURCHASE 88 Amountaids. 11When10 Top tips from a Hearing propurchase on how to purchase hearing tips from aYoupro on how to hearing aids. Are Looking To Buy Aids It Is Easy To Feel Swamped By The Sheer Of Information. 5 3 9 5 10 8 1 a pro on how to purchase 8 7 tips from hearing aids. 55 tips from a pro on how to purchase hearing aids. 9 2 2 99 6 6 8 5 2 8 5 22 6 9 9 11 66 55 99 32 6 64 10 7 3 3 10 33 7 7 10 66 10 77 3 11 10 10 7 7 11 11 11 10 4 77 10 a pro on how to purchase hearing aids. 4 11 11 44 8 11 4 4 11 5 4818 S. 76th St., Suite 3, Greenfield, WI 53220 9 Telephone: 414-281-8300 Call your insurance company to check your benefits.
Shop around.
Find a local provider and do your research.
Get a demonstration and/or Trial period
Ignore magazine ads for hearing “devices” and flashy ads from hearing aid salespeople.
6
Website: www.midwestaudiology.com Email: midwestaudiology@att.net Initial consults are free of charge.