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Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and have started off the new year with health and good cheers. They say December and the holiday season is the time for gratitude, but I say January is my time. I absolutely love the new year, new beginnings and a feeling to always make life better. I’ve been working with this paper for so many years and I feel blessed that I have so many contributors writing and great advertisers for our readers to get great healthcare. I hope you love January as much as me! Now that January is here, it is once again time to make those special New Year Resolutions. I think we all dream of being our best self with big plans of drinking more water, volunteering more, patience, adding an exercise routine and on and on. I love challenges and taking on new projects. I encourage all of you to get moving on those new year’s resolutions and sticking with it. Of course, many of us don’t stick with the plan but at least we try and I think that’s what counts. Have you ever started the morning thinking I’m going to eat soup all day that helps detox and drink only green tea and water? Then, by noon you take a huge bite of a cookie. HAHA! Me too! As we all know, we need to be realistic when it comes to personal change. I just don’t think we should make harsh demands on ourselves. Now and then, be tough on ourselves when we don’t fulfill that demand. Getting healthy can be as simple as eating an apple or two a day instead of reaching for a candy bar. Or maybe now is the time to cut back on all the caffeine. I love having a snowy cover in January... even though we might have a had a tad too much. I’m getting used to the weather. The snow as pretty as it is, just makes me lazy. I just want to curl up in front of the fire, have warm tea and read about all the things I should be doing. We hope that you continue reach for our paper every month so you can arm yourself with the best in health information. Continue on your health quest! -Amanda Lewis

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WHAT TO EAT FOR A STRONGER IMMUNE SYSTEM By Dr. John Berardi The right foods can prevent you from getting sick and help you recover quicker if you do fall ill. Here’s how to build a strong immune system and help your body fight off the bad guys. You got sneezed on in the subway. Coughed on in the coffee shop. Your colleagues keep coming to work when they should be calling in sick. And your kids are bringing home illnesses you never even heard of. How the heck are you supposed to stay healthy? It might seem like seasonal illness is out of your control. And, yeah, sometimes, sick happens. But you have more power than you think. Your immune system is an incredible thing. The bacteria in your gut is actually a powerful army willing to fight on your behalf, but only if you feed them properly. And if you do get sick, certain foods can help you recover quicker. What you eat today can determine whether or not you get sick tomorrow. immune system Here’s how to build a strong immune system and help your body fight off the bad

guys. The immune system is your best line of defense. OK, gang, it’s time to layer on the armor and bolster our defenses. (And I’m not just talking about scarves and winter coats, though those are probably good to have around too.) To stay healthy, energetic and sick-day-free, we have to strengthen our immune systems. Here’s how the immune system works: Our body’s battle for immunity begins in the mouth. Bet you didn’t know that your saliva contains powerful antimicrobials like lysozyme, alpha-amylase and lactoferrin. Any germs that sneak past those will confront our stomach’s hydrochloric acid. Then, should they survive, they’ll go up against the proteins and chemical compounds in our digestive system that break down bad bacteria. Finally, our own personal good bacterial population goes to work. They prevent bad bacteria from entering our bloodstream or taking root in our small intestine and colon. Those good bacteria are called probiotics. Think of them as an army against illness. Feed your bacteria army. The GI tract comprises over 70 percent of the immune system. That’s home to our good gut bacteria, which fight off a whole lot of yucky stuff. If you want those bacteria to work for you, you’ve got to feed ‘em. They love to chow down on nutrient-dense, fiber-rich whole foods. But processed foods, fats and sugars? Not so much. That’s why a balanced whole-foods diet is your best insurance against all kinds of viruses and infections. In other words, if your diet is lousy, you’ll get sick more often and stay sick for longer. Eating poorly while you’re sick will only make you sicker. Good nutrition, on the other hand, enables your body to deliver a swift roundhouse kick straight to those germy invaders. Prebiotics and probiotics. Want a ready-to-roll squadron of healthy bacteria? Here’s how to keep the soldiers well fed. Prebiotics (aka bacteria food) help nourish our good microbial friends. Essentially, prebiotics are a form of semi-digestible fiber. You should get at least two to three servings of prebiotic-rich foods each day (more if you’re unhealthy and need extra support from your gut flora). Some of the best whole-food sources of prebiotics are: * Vegetables: asparagus, garlic, Jerusalem artichokes, leeks and onions * Carbs: barley, beans, oats, quinoa, rye, wheat, potatoes and yams IMMUNE>>page 19

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By Cheryl L. Dejewski Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S., affecting more than three million Americans of all ages and races. More than $6 billion is spent annually on treatment of the disease, and the number of cases and costs are expected to skyrocket in the next 15 years. But loss of sight and dollars may be preventable—by learning the facts about glaucoma risks, detection and treatment. How Glaucoma Affects Vision “Glaucoma is a condition in which fluid pressure in the eye affects the optic nerve, thus damaging how visual information is carried from the retina to the brain. Left untreated, it first causes loss of side vision and eventually all sight—permanently. The most common type is painless and progresses so slowly that most people don’t notice symptoms for years—until severe permanent damage has occurred,” explains Mark Freedman, MD, senior partner at Eye Care Specialists, a leading local ophthalmology practice that cares for tens of thousands of glaucoma patients. Risk Factors Brett Rhode, MD, Head of Ophthalmology at Aurora Sinai Medical Center and partner at Eye Care Specialists, lists the following risk factors for glaucoma: Age: Glaucoma is most common in adults over age 40, and the risk increases with each decade. Regular screenings should start at this time. Heredity: If you have a sibling or parent with glaucoma, your risk of developing the disease increases 5 to 10 times. As such, relatives of glaucoma patients should have their eyes checked every 1-2 years. Ethnicity: A black person has a 6-8 times higher risk of going blind from glaucoma than a white person. Hispanics and Asians also have a higher risk rate. Other factors: Nearsightedness, diabetes (doubles the risk of glaucoma), steroid use, and having a previous eye injury. Detection Daniel Ferguson, MD, an eye surgeon who performs advanced drainage implant procedures to alleviate glaucoma-related eye pressure, advises, “Since glaucoma and other sight-threatening conditions often don’t exhibit early symptoms, regular eye exams are vital after age 40.” A comprehensive exam should include: Ophthalmoscopy (a look inside at the back of the eye to check for signs of glaucoma abnormal optic nerve size and loss of pink coloring), Tonometry (a check of inner eye pressure done either with a puff of air or by painlessly touching the eye), Visual Field Testing (to create a computerized “map” of the range of existing sight, Gonioscopy (use of a special lens to see in to check if the drainage angle of the eye is open or closed), and an OCT laser scan (a painless scan similar to a CT scan to diagnose, track and treat changes to the optic nerve and retina—often before damage occurs). Dangers Glaucoma-related “tunneling” (loss) of side vision makes it difficult to safely navigate stairs, stay in the proper driving lane, detect obstacles, etc. As such, glaucoma has been shown to increase the risk of having a car accident by up to six times and triples the risk of falling. Medical Treatment Glaucoma can’t be cured, but treatment can usually halt further damage and vision loss. The most common type is a lifelong condition that requires continual management with prescription eye drops to lower pressure (by either decreasing fluid production or increasing outflow). Laser Treatment EYE>>page39

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I am proud to announce that we are now offering Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy, or PEMF Therapy, to complement the many unique therapies used to make our patients well. Used for decades in Europe for many medical conditions, and studied by NASA, modern PEMF Therapy is relatively new in the US. Peer reviewed research collected by the US National Library of Medicine, on the campus of the National Institutes of Health, has shown the effectiveness of PEMF Therapy for the following chronic conditions: Fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, osteoarthritis, low back pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, pelvic pain, fractures, osteoporosis, symptoms associated with Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease, strokes, insomnia, and slow-healing wounds. Simply put, the cells of your body are much like your car’s battery. Over time the cells in your body lose their electrical charge, due to age, sickness, and trauma. PEMF therapy recharges your cells, much like re-charging or jumping your car battery. Re-charging your cells helps to bring oxygen and nutrients into the cells, and pumps waste and toxins out of the cells. This will allow the body to heal faster and more efficiently. When your body is healthy, you sleep better, experience more energy, and are less likely to experience pain and inflammation. PEMFs deliver beneficial, health-enhancing electromagnetic fields and frequencies to the cells which promotes the healing process in damaged and painful tissue. In the 16 years of my practice, I have been able to help hundreds of patients overcome chronic conditions using an array of unique therapies. It has always been a passion of mine to find new and better ways to help my patients, so that is why I am proud to offer the first full-body PEMF Therapy device in SE Wisconsin. Come to a workshop to find out how PEMF Therapy can help your chronic condition. Or visit pemfinfo.com for more information, search PEMF on doctoroz.com, watch a video demonstration at pulsecenters.com. “I came to Dr. Lo because I had absolutely no place else to go besides surgery. I could not remember the last time I slept through the night. I could not remember when I didn’t have low back pain. I went to my doctor, and he gave me pills which did not work. The doctor sent me to a surgeon. The surgeon recommended physical therapy and shots which did not work either. This went on for a year and a half. I could not stand the pain anymore. Eventually my medical doctor referred me to Dr. Lo. I was crying for a week and a half when I went to Dr. Lo, because the pain was so horrible. After the first week, I started to sleep through the night. Then the pain went away. Today, I am a completely different person. I don’t have the pain anymore. My mind is clearer. I am not frustrated or worried about living life in pain. Dr. Lo’s treatments have worked. He helped me incredibly”. Pat Kramer – Oconomowoc JANUARY 2017 MHL 13

Redifning Health

HONORING THE GIFTS OF LOSS By Kalpana (Rose) M. Kumar, M.D. Last year was a year of profound loss for me. The greatest and deepest loss I bore was the sudden and unexpected death of my mother. After her death, I was plunged into a well of grief which brought with it a need to process the complicated and multi-layered journey of her life and our relationship. Over the past many months, I have a deeper and more profound sense of what is truly important. Death is a sublime perspective shifter, illusion corrector, and authenticity maker. The grief spiral has a life of its own which shapes us with its sharp and tender edges in an attempt to restore wholeness, humanness, and vulnerability. Ten years ago, a bitter divorce primed me with a loss so deep I felt I would never recover. But the process it catalyzed brought me closer to my true self in unexpected and powerful ways. My adaptations to abuse had left my soul with such deep fractures that I did not even realize how far apart I had grown from my true self. My commitment to processing my pain uncovered a treasure that I continue to draw from. For maybe the first time, I was able to feel how my true self exuded joy and powerful feelings underneath my adapted and conditioned self. My mother’s death was a different kind of loss. It was more complex and more cellular. After her death, I felt a vacuum in my body. It is as if her energy that occupied my cellular matter when she was alive, left with her upon her death. I was left with this unfamiliar feeling inside of emptiness, yet the spacious quality in my body allowed me to fill it with a different energy - mine. The process that began with the divorce over the past ten years and which connected me to true self was what I could now engage to fill this spaciousness. The paradox of finding these gifts hidden inside a profound loss began to heal me even more deeply. I also felt that as I continued my individuation process since my mother’s death, it would somehow help her move through her current passage to some ‘next level’, bringing her more peace and offering healing to the maternal lineage I was to carry forward. Clearing out her closet, sorting through her 80 year collection of keepsakes and precious objects was a spiritual exercise that brought me face to face with the hidden gifts that these possessions carried. I could hear her voice and literally see her tucking these keepsakes away as milestones that marked stages of her life, her children’s lives, and the passage of time. I found a pin from TWA that was gifted to me by a flight attendant on a flight from India when I was two years old. I also found a pen she saved for 52 years from Disneyland, a memento that marked our coming to America. These keepsakes marked my life, as well, and led me through years of evocative memories about my own biography. They evoked feelings that lay dormant over the years in my cellular matter, in my heart, and soul. They evoked comfort about aspects of my relationship with her that were precious and connected amidst the cracks in her soul from the trauma of her childhood and her life. They marked the thresholds throughout my life and defined me even more deeply. Alongside these precious memories were also painful ones, times of struggle, hardship, and rebellion due to her resistance against her feeling function and living a liberated life. She was bound by her trauma and cultural conditioning. It’s what she felt defined her and what she was unable to let go of and transform during her lifetime. Sorting through a lifetime of memories, the accompanying grief and feelings of loss, I am left with many gifts of perspective. Going through this process in midlife is also a gift. The profound potential that midlife offers of transforming from an adapted to an authentic self is the hallmark of this stage of life lived consciously. At this juncture, nothing but truth, love, meaning, and health really matters. Death is one of the 14 MHL JANUARY 2017

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Much of human physiology is the same in men and women, and the treatments for problems in those areas are the same no matter the gender. That is not to say that there is only one approach to treatment only that it is treating the same muscles, nerves and organs without regard to gender. Thatbeing said, one must incorporate any gender influence in all treatments Many of the problems we suffer are caused by stagnation of Qi, Blood and/or organs. ln women it is the complexity and interaction of the female organs that have a great influence on the body. Theseorgans perform many more complex processes and this opens the door to more varied and complextreatments. Acupunctures main purpose is to balance the body. A balanced body is essentially a healthy body. ln women the complex nature of the female physiology requires more skill in putting the body back in balance. Emotional issues can upset a normally balanced digestive system. As the digestive system becomes unbalanced, daily functions are affected and this in turn leads to further unbalance. These kinds of problems provide a challenge and require greater effort and treatments to resolve the imbalance. Also the monthly cycle can play havoc with the best of treatments. The body finds itself out of balance every month with a variety of problems from pain, digestion and emotional issues. The resulting problems can change from month to month and thus there is no “one treatment that will work every month”. Over time the acupuncturist becomes familiar with the patients symptoms and response to treatments. Using this information allows them to assist their patients to have faster and better outcomes. This will provide a happier and healthier life. So consider acupuncture to help you with your “female problems”. It could be the solution you have been looking for. For More information contact Dr. William F. Hughes, Jr. PhD, Dipl. Ac. Hughes Acupuncture Clinic (Formerly Acupuncture Clinic of Wauwatosa) 10625 West North Avenue,Wauwatosa ,WI53226, 414-607-0900

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Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) uses hormones to ease the symptoms of menopause or to prevent osteoporosis. The hormones are estrogen alone for a woman who no longer has her uterus or estrogen with progesterone or a progestin (a progesterone-like medicine) for a woman with a uterus. When a woman is taking estrogen, progesterone or a progestin is needed to protect the lining of the uterus, the endometrium. This lowers the chance of unwanted endometrial thickening and of endometrial cancer, an uncommon, but possible result of using estrogen alone. Estrogen and progesterone/progestin come in many different forms—pills, creams, or skin patches, for example—and a variety of types and doses. The FDA recommends that MHT be used at the lowest dose that relieves symptoms for the shortest time needed. Similar to the effect of using low-dose birth control pills before menopause, using menopausal hormone therapy before your last period can make it difficult to know when menopause has occurred. That is, you might continue to have a period because of the hormones you are taking even after your ovaries are no longer making estrogen and progesterone. If you have had a hysterectomy with your ovaries removed also, your doctor might suggest that you start using estrogen right after the operation. This may prevent hot flashes and other symptoms. If, later, you decide to stop using estrogen, however, bothersome menopausal symptoms could still start, even years after the surgery. Many women find MHT relieves their menopausal symptoms, but not all women should use this therapy. If you are considering using MHT for troublesome menopausal symptoms or to prevent osteoporosis, you can read an up-to-date discussion of MHT, including the benefits and risks of both MHT and bioidentical or natural hormones, in the Hormones and Menopause tip sheet from the National Institute on Aging (NIA).

POSTURE PROBLEMS HOW MASSAGE THERAPY CAN HELP It’s no surprise that so many of us are no longer aware of our posture and are starting to hunch already at a young age. Whether you are an executive spending long hours at the office staring at a computer screen, a salesperson spending hours on the road or a stay at home mom taking care of the home and family, these daily activities take a toll on our bodies. How we carry ourselves and our posture says a lot about who we are. How hard we work, our level of security or happiness or how stressed we are. Poor posture is now noticeable in all ages. With all the demands women have and the list of tasks to

be completed in a day, it’s no wonder why you would feel like you just ran a marathon. It feels like every muscle in your body aches and you feel drained of energy. It’s no surprise that so many of us are no longer aware of our posture and are starting to hunch already at a young age. Whether you are an executive spending long hours at the office staring at a computer screen, a salesperson spending hours on the road or a stay at home mom taking care of the home and family, these daily activities take a toll on our bodies. The primary target is the upper body, especially the back where the stress can really strike hard. Working at a computer for too long without a break to stretch once in a while can stiffen the back and neck fairly quickly. Long hours of driving will have the same affect and also fatigues the legs muscles as well. Constantly bending to lift children or all the household tasks stress the entire back. Imbalance also occurs when placing too much weight on one side more than the other while either carrying groceries or toting around a heavy purse or laptop. Emotional stress can physically change a body’s posture as the sympathetic nervous system, the fight or flight response engages, we stiffen up our muscles in defense and depending on the situation, we can stay locked in this compromising posture for years. Of course we can’t stop living or moving but how we choose to maintain our bodies is the key. Massage therapy can change the way you look and feel. There are many postural imbalances that massage therapy can correct. Proper posture is shoulders relaxed, brought back so that they are in a straight line with the ears and hips. There are natural curves to the back but some are exaggerated due to imbalance. Too much of an upper back curve is referred to as hyperkyphosis and hyperlordosis for the lower back. An effective massage treatment will first address the muscle group primarily causing the dysfunction. In the case of low back pain, the center quardricep or thigh muscles, can be too tight. These are specifically postural muscles that help us to stand up straight. Once these muscles are smoothed out and relax, they start to lengthen and shift the body to a more upright position, therefore relaxing the overstretched low back muscles. Upper back pain can be due to tight pectoral or chest muscles which cause the back to roll inwards creating that hunch. This also can pull the neck and head forward as well. The neck muscles are loosened to bring the head back. The shortened pectoral muscles are treated to relax and lengthen them which brings the shoulders back. Now the back itself is treated to smooth out the knots and any remaining restricted tissue is released. Just one massage therapy session can make you feel taller, not to mention boosting your confidence, making you feel younger, stronger and a bit lighter and happier.

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THANKS TO OUR REVOLUTIONARY NEW PAIN RELIEF THERAPY PROGRAM We are the ONLY clinic in the region that has the combination of therapies that are critical for your most rapid recovery. First and foremost we offer the most powerful and effective Class 4 MLS Robotic Laser Therapy in the area and we have been using it extensively since 2012. Additionally, we couple the powerful Class 4 MLS Robotic Laser Therapy with a multitude of other therapies (as indicated for each patient) which have been tried and tested in our facility for validity, reliability and effectiveness over that past 3 years. If you have had enough of your ACHING, NAGGING, STABBING that no other therapy has been able to eradicate, come on in for your Complimentary Consultation with Dr. Evans to see if our program will work for you. At Evans Chiropractic & Pain Relief Laser Clinic all of the staff is %RDUG &HUWL¿HG in their chosen specialty. Early in her career, Dr. Evans worked as a Trainer with a professional football team and since has dedicated her career to helping athletes of ALL skill levels achieve their performance goals. “Our patients appreciate being able to get the care they need all under one roof, it saves them so much time. And in a lot of ways. Too many people go from one therapy to another hoping for relief,” Evans said. In my experience, combining therapies increases the effectiveness of all the therapies.

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Hearing loss is one of the most common disabilities as we get older. Do you or someone you love avoid social situations due to hearing loss? Many people choose not to engage in social activities because they are embarrassed by their hearing loss. Some folks who cannot understand what others are saying, especially in situations with significant background noise, would rather avoid those situations than have to ask others to repeat themselves. This starts the process of social isolation and can contribute to loneliness depression. Hearing loss is one of the most common disabilities as we get older. The loss of hearing due to age is called Presbycusis. This type of hearing loss generally occurs gradually and many people feel they hear “just fine” when in fact, they have a significant loss of hearing sensitivity that affects their social interactions and quality of life. One sign of hearing loss is when people say that they “hear someone talking but they cannot understand what is being said”. This type of comment is typical of someone who is losing their high frequency hearing due to ageing process. When we lose hearing due to age, it is common for high frequencies to be affected first. Since many consonants in the English language are high frequency sounds, the inability of someone to hear these particular sounds interferes with speech understanding. Low frequency sounds are where vowels are located in our language and the power from our speech is low frequency power. Oftentimes speak louder to someone with a hearing loss won’t make things more understandable because the low frequency vowels just get louder and mask the high frequency consonants. WHAT CAN YOU DO? This first step is to identify the problem. Get your hearing evaluated by an Audiologist. Audiologists are trained to identify and manage hearing loss. Management of hearing loss may include referral to an Ear, Nose, and Throat Physician commonly known as an Otolaryngologist. Once any medical issues are resolved, hearing aid amplification may be an option. Hearing aid amplification is an excellent option for someone with hearing loss due to age. As we gradually lose our hearing, our brain will “re-wire” itself to make maximum use of the sound it is provided by our ears. We actually hear with our brains, our ears are just the way the sound gets in. Over time, it is difficult for some to notice or admit that they are not hearing well anymore. Once hearing aids are fit, the brain will need to “re-wire” itself again to adjust to the sounds that have been missing for quite some time. This process can take up to 6 months. Most folks will notice significant improvement with-in the first 30 days. Sometimes people are not comfortable with the cosmetic appearance of hearing aid amplification. That has changed with the invention of “open-fit or thin-tube” fittings today. Cosmetic problems are easily overcome today. There are 2 styles of hearing aids that are nearly invisible when worn. Today’s hearing aids are sophisticated electronic devices. The overwhelming majority of hearing aids dispensed today are digital hearing aids that allow for significant adjustment to meet the user’s sound quality concerns. Digital hearing aids are a huge advantage compared to analog hearing aids of the past. Today’s hearing aids can have different settings for different environments, can be completely automatic, can have remote controls that allow for user adjustments, and can be connected via Bluetooth technology to Televisions and Telephones. Some hearing aids also have re-chargeable batteries and actually communicate with each other to provide the best sound to the user in varying listening environments. One of the most important factors in determining hearing aid success is matching the correct set of hearing aids with an individual’s hearing loss and lifestyle. Digital hearing aids that are the wrong style or technology for a particular hearing loss will still perform poorly. It is vital that your level of hearing aid technology and lifestyle match your hearing loss to get the maximum benefit. Audiologists are the most highly trained individuals to perform these services. Yes, hearing loss can lead to social isolation. But, there are remedies for hearing loss that work well and can bring your social interactions back to life. Do not let your hearing loss affect your quality of life anymore! This article was written by Dr. Douglas Kloss, Audiologist at Midwest Audiology Center, LLC, 4818 S. 76th St. Suite 3, Greenfield, WI 53220. (414) 281-8300.

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Age-Related Changes in Memory Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. As people get older, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the brain. As a result, some people may notice that it takes longer to learn new things, they don’t remember information as well as they did, or they lose things like their glasses. These usually are signs of mild forgetfulness, not serious memory problems. Some older adults also find that they don’t do as well as younger people on complex memory or learning tests. Scientists have found, though, that given enough time, healthy older people can do as well as younger people do on these tests. In fact, as they age, healthy adults usually improve in areas of mental ability such as vocabulary. Other Causes of Memory Loss Some memory problems are related to health issues that may be treatable. For example, medication side effects, vitamin B12 deficiency, chronic alcoholism, tumors or infections in the brain, or blood clots in the brain can cause memory loss or possibly dementia (see more on dementia). Some thyroid, kidney, or liver disorders also can lead to memory loss. A doctor should treat serious medical conditions like these as soon as possible. Emotional problems, such as stress, anxiety, or depression, can make a person more forgetful and can be mistaken for dementia. For instance, someone who has recently retired or who is coping with the death of a spouse, relative, or friend may feel sad, lonely, worried, or bored. Trying to deal with these life changes leaves some people confused or forgetful. The confusion and forgetfulness caused by emotions usually are temporary and go away when the feelings fade. The emotional problems can be eased by supportive friends and family, but if these feelings last for a long time, it is important to get help from a doctor or counselor. Treatment may include counseling, medication, or both. More Serious Memory Problems For some older people, memory problems are a sign of a serious problem, such as mild cognitive impairment or dementia. People who are worried about memory problems should see a doctor. The doctor might conduct or order a thorough physical and mental health evaluation to reach a diagnosis. Often, these evaluations are conducted by a neurologist, a physician who specializes in problems related to the brain and central nervous system. A complete medical exam for memory loss should review the person’s medical history, including the use of prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diet, past medical problems, and general health. A correct diagnosis depends on accurate details, so in addition to talking with the patient, the doctor might ask a family member, caregiver, or close friend for information. Blood and urine tests can help the doctor find the cause of the memory problems or dementia. The doctor also might do tests for memory loss and test the person’s problem-solving and language abilities. A brain scan, such as an MRI, may help rule out some causes of the memory problems. What You Can Do If you’re concerned that you or someone you know has a serious memory problem, talk with your doctor. He or she may be able to diagnose the problem or refer you to a specialist, such as a neurologist or geriatric psychiatrist. Healthcare professionals who specialize in Alzheimer’s and other dementias can recommend ways to manage the problem or suggest treatment or services that might help. For local information on a Memory Care Facility please call Aster 262.674.4311. 34 MHL JANUARY 2017

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your child to get the answer on his own first, then suggest emailing the teacher or calling a classmate for help. Encourage independent thinking- Discuss that it is okay for your child to make mistakes and explain that they often learn valuable lessons from the consequences. Provide enrichment experiences- Expose your child to as much as possible outside of the classroom such as visiting museums, touring interesting places in the community and having exciting learning materials and books to explore at home. Make it part of your routine to read with your child and have them read to you everyday. It is helpful to discuss what was read, have your child create pictures from the story, do further research on the topic or even write a “sequel” or different a ending of their own. Recognize learning styles- There are simple assessments and information available for identifying individual learning styles. Knowing how your child learns best will help them progress faster. There have been numerous studies and some truly fascinating statistics, including the following from Dr. William Glasser, a leading educational researcher about how we learn: 10% of what we read 20% of what we hear 30% of what we see 50% of what we see and hear 70% of what we discuss with others 80% of what we experience personally 95% of what we teach someone else Praise progress and success- You may want to reinforce various accomplishments by rewarding your child with simple words of praise, hugs, certificates of achievement, special meals or small gifts- something that is meaningful to them- whether for taking baby steps or giant leaps toward progress. Celebrate together all of their hard work and effort, encouraging learning to be a positive and life-long experience. Linda Berman, M.Ed. , Coach In Your Corner, at Greensquare Center for the Healing Arts, (414) 292-3900 ext. 221, coachinyourcorner@yahoo.com, Tutoring & Coaching Adults/Children, Certified in Gifted & Special Needs, Educational Consultant & Advocate, Creating Positive Home and School Environments IMMUNE<<page 19

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