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Will this cold weather ever end? I miss my long walks outside with my friends, rollerblading and getting my daily dose of vitamin D. I am still doing ok on my workout routine inside, but I am craving a new kind of workout with the sun beating down on me. I need a change-up. I have been chatting with friends and family about their workout routines and everyone tells me they have the same routine and rarely veer from it. I understand routine is just a natural part of life and keeping things straight. Guess what, when it comes to health, changing up your workout is vital.

It is March 2014! I am so excited about this special edition. We’ve put together another good issue for you. This is our annual Health Directory and it should help you find the best place for your health needs. So I encourage you to hold on to this special edition. We at MHL like to keep things uncomplicated because we know health care decisions are almost never easy.

We strive to find articles that will answer whatever health questions you may have. We would like to thank all the great people we’ve spoken to who have contributed to this issue and we also thank you, our readers, for all your suggestions and comments! Also, thanks to all the advertisers that truly make this all possible. Stay healthy!

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Design Creating A Boho Chic Bedroom Retreat

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They say the bedroom is the most important room of the house. It’s where you start and end every day. A peaceful, cheerful space can help you keep yourself in a tranquil state of mind. When the designer created this lux sleeping area, she mixed casual light grey pintuck bedding with a surprise fold over colorful pattern from Bliss Living. Crisp white sheets with silver embroidered pillow cases and luxury to this boho chic space.

The accents stayed with a neutral pallette, a dark grey throw from Crate and Barrel was added for extra warmth in these winter months. A soft cream modern platform bed from DHP furniture with soft lines and padded headboard keeps the room soft and is very gender friendly. A dark nightstand by Ameriwood anchor the room and adds warmth also breaking up the light colors added to the room. A soft cream faux sheep skin rug by Elks and Angels adds to the glamour of this room.

The strong three legged lamps from Adesso adds a more industrial note keeping the rooms mixture of masculine and femine.

Three moroccan shaped candle holders in a soft gold finish emphasises the boho chic vibe the designer wanted for the room. A Howard Elliot round studded mirror with the same gold finish was the first piece the designer picked.

The mirror was the inspiration for the room’s overall feel. A soft feminine round shape and the masculine nail heads offered the perfect balance for a boho chic retreat.

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This is a nice, substantial piece of equipment. Since it is bigger than the standard soundbar, it has really good bass without the need for a subwoofer. It’s a simple box that’s a bit bigger than a cable box. It fits nicely under the cable box. The hookup is simple with the optical cable. If your TV supports PCM out (which my Samsung Smart TV does) the included decoder device is not needed, all you need to do is to plug it in to the power and the TV. The bluetooth audio also works great, simple to setup on the iphone and plays room filling music. Because of bluetooth you can play music without having the TV on.

The included remote could be a little more feature rich, but it does the job. Other reviewers have used a separate remote to control this.

The bottom line is that it sounds fantastic and is very easy to setup. It is great for movies or to listen to music. This product has a better sound than the ZVOX 580 and Bose Solo.

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The Knickerbocker is beautifully restored classical revival boutique hotel on the shores of Lake Michigan offers distinctive accommodations in an outstanding downtown Milwaukee location. Knickerbocker on the Lake retains much of its original charm, including a grand foyer with original terrazzo floors, vaulted ceilings and crystal chandeliers.

Upon entering the hotel lobby, you will pass two fine restaurants as well as fullservice salon and spa. Whether you’re here for comfort and convenience while on business, pleasure or a city adventure, you will find Knickerbocker on the Lake to be the perfect setting for a memorable Milwaukee visit.

Each uniquely decorated guest room offers free high speed Internet, full kitchens, coffee makers, hairdryers, irons and boards and digital cable. The kitchenette is modernly update and nicely stocked with utensils and glassware.

The staff offered a friendly vibe about them without being intrusive.

Also, there is parking that is adjacent to the hotel which is a huge plus for a downtown Milwaukee hotel.

The Knickerbocker on the lake is located at 1028 E Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202. To make a reservation please call (414) 276-8500 /www. knickerbockeronthelake.com to learn more about the hotel.

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Il Mito East is located in the same building as the Knickerbocker Hotel. Il Mito East, chef Michael Feker’s newest culinary endeavor, offers an infusion of rustic Italian tapas and flavors with chef Feker’s unique twist on fine dining. It’s about dining fine, whether you are casual, on a romantic date, a business lunch, or just out for an unparalleled experience at an unmatched and unbelievable value.

When entering the restaurant we were greeted right away and was told the best server would be serving us. Every expectation of fine dining was met, starting with impeccable service. The server introduced us to different wine selections based on what we were eating and our normal flavor of choice.

Ravioli di zucca di stagione hit every taste bud for this vegetarian.

Homemade ravioli filled with fresh, hand-grated seasonal squash, creamy ricotta and fresh chopped aromatics in a brown butter sage glaze, topped with walnuts and Parmesan sprinkle.

For our meat eating guest, the high note reached at the Braciola Di Maiale Pork rib chop with smoked apple and leek confit, served with sautéed spinach and sage linguine.

The restaurants aura was warm and comforting. This is a place, where after your meal, you sit around, talk with friends and enjoy a wonderful glass of wine.

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The Lupus Foundation of America, Wisconsin Chapter is a nonprofit organization that strives to support individuals and families affected by lupus. Our goals are to increase awareness, support research efforts, provide support groups and patient advocacy and ultimately find the cause and cure of lupus. Please visit our website to find out how we can support those affected by lupus at www. lupuswi.org or call 414-443-6400.

Do you have a Child between ages 10 and 17 with Tourette Syndrome or Chronic Tic Disorder?

If so, you and your child may be eligible to receive evidence-based, non-drug treatment free of charge by participating in a research study through UW Milwaukee Psychology Department. This study examines how well children can control their tics for short periods of time. It involves 1-4 hour visit to UWM. Treatment is free and may be completed from your home via internet videoconferencing, or in person at UWM. For more information please call:

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Foot Solutions 262-241-FOOT www.footsolutions.com/mequon At Foot Solutions our business is about feet and how to best care for them. We use today’s most advanced computer technology, the knowledge of proper fitting footwear and trained staff in foot pathology and physiology. If your work requires you to be on your feet all day, every day, you are probably already painfully aware of the need to care for your feet. There is no better way to achieve this than to put Foot Solutions arch supports or accommodative inserts in your shoes.

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Eye Care Specialists, S.C. West Allis 10150 W. National Ave. West Allis 414-321-7520 Mayfair 2323 N. Mayfair Rd. Wauwatosa 414-258-4550 Downtown 735 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee 414-298-0099 Eye Care Specialists, S.C., has been a leader in medical, surgical and laser eye care since 1985. Our highly respected team includes skilled ophthalmologists and surgeons Drs. Norman Cohen, Robert Sucher, Mark Freedman, Brett Rhode and Daniel Ferguson and medical optometrist Dr. David Scheidt. We’re noted pioneers in cataract surgery techniques and glaucoma detection technology. We offer expert laser treatment for diabetes, retinal tears, nearsightedness, and other conditions. We conduct numerous programs devoted to patient and community education, as well as training area optometrists, doctors and nurses. We’re information sources for local media health reports and columnists in community newspapers. And, we’re affordable (accepting Medicare & most insurances). When you need an eye care specialist, consider the team named among “Top Doctors” by Milwaukee Magazine and trusted by more than 121,000 doctors and patients for: *Glaucoma, Diabetes and Macular Degeneration Care, *No-Stitch/No-Shot Cataract Surgery,*Pediatric Care & Surgery (lazy & crossed eyes),*Customized Laser Vision Correction (LASIK),*PresbyopiaCorrecting Lens Implants (to reduce the need for reading glasses),”*Dry Eye & Drooping Lid Treatment.” And, “Comprehensive Exams”,*Corneal Transplants & Retinal Conditions,*Ocular Infections and Comprehensive Exams.

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There is no U in Alzheimer’s, but it can sometimes seem like it’s all you. You, who’s doing the caregiving; you, who’s doing the worrying; you, who never seems to be able to make up those sleepless nights.

If you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, there may be someone else who needs your care just as much: YOU. Which is why it’s important to be aware of your needs and how you can address them. It will not only help you stay healthier and less stressed, it might just make you a better caregiver.

At Home Instead Senior Care, we have found that many issues of caregiver stress can be improved when a caregiver is able to share some responsibilities with others, whether they are family members, community volunteers, or in-home senior care agencies like us.

But for those who long ago accepted the responsibilities that go with caregiving, it may be difficult to know how to ask for help. Here are a few ideas that others have found helpful.

Pick your support team: Make a list of people that you know you can count on to help you and then ask for their help. It doesn’t need to be a formal arrangement, but let them know that there might be times when you would like to call upon them to sit in for you for a bit, run an errand, or simply lend an ear. Remember, not everyone has to be as qualified for caregiving as you are to help out. Even a child or an out-of-town relative might be able to do something to assist you.

If you don’t think anyone understands what you’re going through, find people who do: There are Alzheimer’s support groups in every community but it can often be difficult for a family caregiver to get away. That’s where the Alzheimer’s Association message board comes in handy. Available 24/7 and with more than 9,000 registered members from all over the US, the message board is a valuable resource to connect with others who may be going through a similar experience to yours.

Make your health a MUST: Your own health is so important and so easy to let slide when you’re caring for someone else.

Choose to prioritize it: don’t skip your physician’s appointments, eat as healthily as you can and figure out ways to build exercise into your day. Also, try to make time to do at least one thing for yourself. It may be as simple as spending five minutes in prayer or meditation, but it will help.

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TAKE TIME TO LEARN THE FACTS ABOUT AMD-RELATED VISION LOSS

By Cheryl L. Dejewski Macular degeneration is a disease that causes central vision loss. It impacts quality of life, independence and happiness. Prompt diagnosis and advanced treatment are key to proper care and overall well-being.

What is macular degeneration (AMD)?

“AMD is an eye disease in which the macula, a highly sensitive area of the retina responsible for central and color vision (about the size of this “O”), is damaged. There are two forms of AMD. Both cause loss of straight-ahead central

vision (as needed for driving a car, reading fine print and recognizing faces) but, fortunately, not side vision,” explains Mark Freedman, MD, one of the state’s leading ophthalmologists and continuing education lecturers. “’Dry’ AMD is more common (90% of cases), progresses slowly, and is caused by a thinning of macular tissue. ‘Wet’ AMD is less common, can progress quickly, and is marked by the growth of abnormal new blood vessels under the macula, which can leak fluid and blood. This leakage can create scar tissue which causes blind spots and profound loss of sharp central vision. The earlier it is detected, the better the chances of preserving vision. Without treatment, about 70% of wet AMD patients become legally blind within two years.”

What are the risk factors for developing AMD? “Macular degeneration is the leading cause of central vision impairment in Americans over age 50. As baby boomers age and life expectancy increases, AMD is a growing health and economic concern,” warns Dr. Brett Rhode, Head of Ophthalmology at Aurora Sinai Medical Center and private practitioner at Eye Care Specialists’ Milwaukee and West Allis offices. Although the exact cause is unknown, the following factors are known to be related to AMD. RISK FACTORS • Aging • Heredity • Race (white ethnicity)

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• Gender (being female) • Sun exposure • Circulatory problems • Light eye color • Smoking (increases risk 3-4 times) • A diet high in fat and low in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants What are the warning signs for AMD? AMD usually develops gradually and painlessly, and good vision in one eye can often mask problems in the other.

As it progresses, however, signs may become obvious. “Don’t assume you simply need new glasses and then wait to make an appointment. A comprehensive eye exam is necessary to evaluate the presence, type and severity of AMD and whether or not treatment would help,” advises Daniel Ferguson, MD, a partner at Eye Care Specialists, where thousands of AMD patients are diagnosed and treated each year. “If you suddenly notice any of the following changes, see an eye care specialist as soon as possible.”

WARNING SIGNS • Difficulty reading or doing close-up work • Faces, clocks and printed words appear blurry • Distortion of lines, colors, sizes and edges • Straight lines in a landscape appear wavy • Blind spots (dark or empty spaces) in the center of vision Methods of treatment “If significant dry AMD is diagnosed,

we usually recommend vitamin supplements, sun protection, and not smoking, as measures to prevent or slow progression. (See box below.) If wet AMD is diagnosed, we review the risks, benefits and candidacy for injections of special medications, such as Avastin, Eylea and Lucentis,” says Daniel Paskowitz, MD, PhD, an ophthalmologist with credentials from Harvard and Johns Hopkins.

“These revolutionary drugs inhibit the growth of the abnormal blood vessels that cause wet AMD. Although there are NO guarantees, we have seen remarkable results with injection treatment. In the past, there wasn’t much we could do.

Now, however, with regular injections (about every 4-8 weeks), we are able to stop the progression of wet AMD in 90% of our patients and even have up to 30% gain improvement in vision.” (Medication injections are also successfully used to treat diabetes-related vision damage.)

Ways to stay independent & productive Besides following your doctor’s treatment plan, you should utilize low vision aids (like handheld and closed circuit TV magnifiers, telescopic devices, talking books, etc.), contact support/transport services, and learn new ways to perform activities.

Tips for Preventing Vision Loss “Sight-robbing conditions like AMD, diabetes and glaucoma often develop first in one eye without early symptoms.

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KEEP THE FAMILY AND WALLET FULL THIS SPRING Large grocery bills can take a toll on the bank account, but there are numerous ways to adhere to a budget at the store. Households don’t have to sacrifice nutrition to save money. Shrink your grocery bills, eat healthier, and shrink your waistline, too.

Plan Ahead Create a weekly or bi-weekly menu. Before purchasing food, make a list of groceries your family will need for the pre-planned meals and stick to the list as you make your way through the store. Check for coupons or specials that apply to items on the menu. Also, avoid shopping on an empty stomach, so you aren’t tempted to purchase extra foods. It’s helpful to check the kitchen cupboards to see if an item on your grocery list is already on the shelf.

Buy Big, Save Big Buy larger amounts of staple items, divide the food into smaller portions, and freeze the ingredients that aren’t being used right away. Here are items that can be bought in bulk: • Whole grain pasta • Brown rice • Potatoes • Sweet potatoes • Canned or dried beans • Legumes • Lentils • Eggs • Ground beef • Chicken breast • Canned fruits and vegetables Repurpose Leftovers Don’t toss leftovers or let them mold in the back of the fridge. There are numerous ways to reuse meat, cheese, and vegetables in a new dish. Use extra chicken and vegetables in a stir fry or turn leftovers from taco night into taco salad another evening. It may be helpful to include a “leftovers” night on the weekly menu.

Do It Yourself Buying prepackaged or “convenience items” can be more expensive than preparing foods at home. To save money, buy a block of cheese and shred it by hand or cut fruits and vegetables rather than purchasing them already chopped. Individuallywrapped snacks can be costly. Consider getting a larger box or bag and dividing its contents into baggies or plastic containers.

Pick a New Protein Go meatless for a few nights each week. There are numerous foods that offer protein for a smaller cost. Legumes, lentils, nuts, eggs, and cheese are examples of alternatives to meat. Use these items to concoct bean-based soups, vegetarian lasagna, or a peanut-vegetable stir fry. Or have breakfast for dinner, with eggs, whole grain toast, and fruit.

Shoppers can also buy meats at a slightly lower quality to save money. For instance, use ground beef instead of ground sirloin to save money. You can reduce the extra fat by browning the meat, pouring it into a colander, and rinsing it with water.

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As older adults age and either enter into or begin to contemplate retirement, they are susceptible to a range of powerful emotions. They may fear being alone or becoming irrelevant in their personal and professional lives. They may be concerned that their mental health will begin to falter because of the lack of stimulating intellectual activities and challenges. They are also concerned about boredom and loosing friendships.

Membership in programs like the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee can offer older adults meaningful learning opportunities in a welcoming, social environment. The Osher experience, as is the case with many education programs geared for adult 50 and over, can create an elixir to counteract the fears of entering this new stage of life. Participating in learning as an older adult is a wonderful gift—in many ways, the gift of being really alive.

And it is indeed an extraordinary gift – a membership into a world for the wise.

With hundreds of fascinating courses, day trips in and around Milwaukee, and travel opportunities to exotic locations around the globe, Osher members have the opportunity to invigorate their lives. Members do this in a highly social atmosphere by sharing engaging learning experiences with nearly another 1000 like-minded explorers who value lifelong learning.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UWM’s School of Continuing Education is designed for older adults who share a love of learning throughout their lifetimes.

Members enjoy innovative and enriching programs in a friendly setting with others who share their interests. Although most members are retired, you do not have to be a retiree to join. Nor do you need to be a UWM graduate or otherwise associated with the University. People of all educational backgrounds are welcome to join!

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Be Seasonal Produce can be expensive, so buy items that are in season or on sale to help save money. Also, consider joining a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) network, where individuals buy into the farmers’ yield. You are limited to what’s in season, but the produce is fresher and costs less. Here are examples of the upcoming seasons’ affordable produce: Spring • Asparagus • Cherries • Pineapples • Artichokes • Mushrooms • Peas TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is the original weight-loss support and wellness education organization.

Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting free of charge. Membership is affordable at just $28 per year, plus nominal chapter fees. To find a local chapter, view www.tops.org or call (800) 932-8677.

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PRESERVING MOBILITY Recent research has focused on 2 approaches to preventing age-related loss of strength--promoting physical activity and exercise (especially strength training) and using trophic factors to enhance muscle performance.

Age-related loss of strength contributes to impaired mobility and increases the risk of falls. Recent research has focused on 2 approaches to preventing age-related loss of strength--promoting physical activity and exercise (especially strength training) and using trophic factors to enhance muscle performance. Epidemiologic evidence strongly supports a role of regular physical activity in successful aging by preserving muscle performance, promoting mobility, and reducing fall risk. Randomized controlled trials provide convincing evidence that strength and endurance training improve muscle performance in older adults. Evidence is rapidly accumulating from randomized trials that endurance, strength, and balance training promote mobility and reduce fall risk, though exercise effects differ according to the type of exercise, details of the exercise program, and the target group of older adults. Because lifetime regular physical activity is recommended for all older adults, a reasonable strategy (especially for weak adults) is an activity program that includes strength training. In contrast, insufficient evidence exists to recommend the long-term use of trophic factors to preserve muscular performance. An intervention that merits additional study is avoiding the use of psychoactive drugs because drugs like benzodiazepines appear to be risk factors for inactivity and may have unrecognized direct effects on muscular performance. Because chronic illness is a risk factor for inactivity and disuse muscle atrophy, randomized trials comparing strength training with other interventions would be useful in understanding whether strength training has advantages in preserving muscle performance and improving health-related quality of life in a variety of chronic illnesses such as depressive illness.

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CAM is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered to be part of conventional medicine. While scientific evidence exists regarding some CAM therapies, for most there are key questions that are yet to be answered through well-designed scientific studies— questions such as whether these therapies are safe and whether they work for the purposes for which they are used.

Are complementary medicine and alternative medicine different from each other?

Yes, they are different.

Complementary medicine is used together with conventional medicine. An example of a complementary therapy is using aromatherapyA therapy in which the scent of essential oils from flowers, herbs, and trees is inhaled to promote health and well-being. to help lessen a patient’s discomfort following surgery.

Alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine. An example of an alternative therapy is using a special diet to treat cancer instead of undergoing surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy that has been recommended by a conventional doctor.

WHAT IS INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE? Integrative medicine combines treatments from conventional medicine and CAM for which there is evidence of safety and effectiveness. It is also called integrated medicineAn approach to medicine that combines treatments from conventional medicine and CAM for which there is some high-quality scientific evidence of safety and effectiveness..

WHAT ARE THE MAJOR TYPES OF COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE? NCCAM groups CAM practices into four domains, recognizing there can be some overlap. In addition, NCCAM studies CAM whole medical systems, which cut across all domains.

WHOLE MEDICAL SYSTEMS Whole medical systems are built upon complete systems of theory and practice.

Often, these systems have evolved apart from and earlier than the conventional medical approach used in the United States. Examples of whole medical systems that have developed in Western cultures include homeopathic medicineA whole medical system that originated in Europe. Homeopathy seeks to stimulate the body’s ability to heal itself by giving very small doses of highly diluted substances that in larger doses would produce illness or symptoms (an approach called “like cures like”). and naturopathic medicineA whole medical system that originated in Europe. Naturopathy aims to support the body’s ability to heal itself through the use of dietary and lifestyle changes together with CAM therapies such as herbs, massage, and joint manipulation.. Examples of systems that have developed in non-Western cultures include traditional traditional Chinese medicineA whole medical system that originated in China. It is based on the concept that disease results from disruption in the flow of qi and imbalance in the forces of yin and yang. Practices such as herbs, meditation, massage, and acupuncture seek to aid healing by restoring the yin-yang balance and the flow of qi. and AyurvedaA whole medical system that originated in India. It aims to integrate the body, mind, and spirit to prevent and treat disease.

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Fibromyalgia Pain Relief CAN BE FOUND USING TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE & ACUPUNCTURE

More than 4 million Americans suffer from the chronic pain of fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that causes widespread pain and tenderness in the muscles and soft tissue as well as sleep problems, fatigue, and a variety of other symptoms. These problems can be severe enough to disrupt a person’s work and daily activities. Fortunately, the condition does not permanently damage the muscles, joints, or internal organs.

There are theories as to what may cause fibromyalgia, but at this point there is not enough evidence to support any single cause. Some theories suggest that fibromyalgia may be related to oversensitive nerve cells, an imbalance of chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters), or an inability of the brain or spinal cord to dampen pain signals.

Currently, there is no cure for fibromyalgia. Treatment is focused on managing pain, fatigue, depression, and other symptoms common in fibromyalgia in an attempt to break the cycle of increased sensitivity to pain and decreased physical activity.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system that has diagnosed, treated and prevented illness for

over 23 centuries. While it can remedy ailments and alter states of mind, Traditional Chinese Medicine can also, enhance recuperative power, immunity and the capacity of pleasure, work and creativity. Traditional Chinese Medicine is holistic, preventative and natural with fewer side effects in comparison to traditional western medical treatments such as surgery and pharmaceuticals.

Though acupuncture, the most widely applied Chinese therapy, is best known for control of pain inside the United States, it can actually treat a wide variety of common and uncommon disorders.

Acupuncture is based on the concept of maintaining balance and harmony within the body by facilitating the flow of life energy in it. When chi/Qi (life energy) inside the body becomes stagnant and congested, all kinds of mental and physical illness follow. In order to restore chi distribution, needles are inserted into acupoints along the meridians (energy pathways) of the body. According to the science of acupuncture there are more than 361 acupoints on the meridians of the body.

Acupuncture Relieves Symptoms of Fibromyalgia, Mayo Clinic Study

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In 2006, researchers at the Mayo Clinic found evidence that suggests acupuncture reduces the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Mayo’s study involved 50 fibromyalgia patients enrolled in a randomized, controlled trial to determine if acupuncture improved their symptoms.

Symptoms of patients who received acupuncture significantly improved compared with the control group.

“The results of the study convince me there is something more than the placebo effect to acupuncture,” says David Martin, M.D., Ph.D., lead author of the acupuncture article and a Mayo Clinic anesthesiologist.

The take-home message from this study was not just pain relief, but improvements were noted in patients’ fatigue, anxiety level and sleep. Not surprisingly, acupuncture was well tolerated, with minimal side effects.

This study has led to a much larger study funded by the National Institute of Health which gathered patients from 2008-2010 and has not yet reported results.

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You can find more information on Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture on Dr. Zhou’s website, www.

AcupunctureHerbalMD.com In over a quarter-century of practicing the Chinese healing arts, Dr. XiPing Zhou (pronounced “Joe”) L.Ac., M.D.O.M. has helped several people reduce the pain associated with Fibromyalgia through his comprehensive wellness program incorporating acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and therapeutic Chinese massage.

Dr. Zhou is the Director of East-West Healing Arts Institute and Primary Acupuncturist at Dr. Zhou’s Acupuncture and Pain Management Center. Dr. Zhou’s Acupuncture and Pain Management Center is the most successful Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine facility in the state of Wisconsin because of the number of patients successfully treated using Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture.

Dr. Zhou earned his degree in Medicine from HeiLongJiang University in the Peoples’ Republic of China where he graduated at the top of his class. In 1993 Dr. Zhou served as chief physician and full professor at HeiLongJiang Medical College.

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It wasn’t starting out to be a great day when Tom Pirelli woke up to find his fingers swollen like sausages. “I couldn’t hold a glass, I couldn’t shake hands and I definitely couldn’t play golf,” Tom recalls. A quick trip to the rheumatologist confirmed the worst – a severe case of Psoriatic arthritis.

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“I started with 10-minute treatments on both hands. After just five treatments, the swelling was way down, and the pain was cut in half. After two treatments the third week, my hands were almost back to normal… the swelling was completely gone and I had only minor pain.” After a few treatments, Tom was back to normal activities (including swinging a golf club!) He is not one a maintenance plan that is keeping the arthritis completely under control -* without any drugs, injections or any other treatments.

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Using the sophisticated M6 Robotic MLS Laser, Dr. Evans precisely applied the correct dose of healing energy to Tom’s painfully inflamed hands. As the damaged cells were stimulated, Tom’s pain was decreased. The high intensity laser

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MLS Therapy (it stands for Multiwave Locked System) is amazingly different. So different, in fact, that it is patented. Before the MLS Laser, practitioners could use puled-light lasers to control swelling – OR use continuouslight lasers to control pain—BUT NOT BOTH. By contrast, MLS Therapy delivers a healing pulse of combined, synchronized laser energy. The combined pulses reciprocally reinforce each other. Unlike laser devices that heat the skin, the innovative MLS Laser has no thermal effect. In fact, patients say that it is quite comfortable and soothing. Treatments only take a few minutes, and many patients feel pain

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Shingles Pain Stopped in its Tracks 79—year-old Judy suffered for several days not knowing that the cause of her sever pain was a case of the shingles.

“I didn’t quite know how to treat it.” She shares.

“My doctor gave me antibiotics and some pain medicine, but it didn’t seem to help.” Fortunately for Judy, her son-inlaw was using laser therapy and shared with her how it had helped him tremendously. Judy quickly signed up for 10 treatments with Dr. Evans. By her second appointment, the pain was already diminishing and, by the third treatment even the shingles rash was starting to go away. “It never even broke out or scaled over.” Judy gratefully recalls. By the tenth treatment, Judy’s recovery was so complete that she and Dr. Evans agreed that no further treatments were necessary. “I definitely recommend MLS Laser Therapy for the shingles. It was the best thing that could have happened to me.”

MLS Laser Therapy provides lasting . relief for the three major forms of arthritis : Osteo, Rheumatoid, Psortiatic

Kathy’s sciatic pain was so crippling that her friend had to hold her up as she hobbled into Dr. Evans’ office, where she quickly learned about the amazing healing properties of the MLS Laser.

“Dr. Evans gave me a laser treatment and I actually walked out of her office without any help!” After six treatments over two weeks, Kathy’s excruciating pain was gone. “It was a severe case and I wouldn’t have believed it if it had not happened to me. I highly recommend MLS Laser!”

“Why Doesn’t My Doctor Know About This?”

Unfortunately, physicians who don’t work with neuromusculoskeletal pain on a daily basis have not fully learned about this breakthrough therapy.

Compounding the problem, doctors typically only offer Dr. Eliesha R. Evans patients procedures for which they can receive reimbursement from the insurance companies.

A member of the American Academy of Pain Management, Dr. Eliesha Evans has been treating acute and chronic pain conditions since 1995.In 2011, she proudly became the first pain management practice in Wisconsin to use the advanced MLS Laser with which she has logged more than 3,000 pain treatments

Dr. Eliesha R. Evans at Evans Chiropractic & Pain Laser Center 15720 W National Ave New Berlin WI., 53151 262.785-5515

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2949 N. Mayfair Road, Suite 300 Wauwatosa, WI 53222

Multi-disciplinary holistic clinic offering Chiropractic care, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Rolfing and CranioSacral therapy. Our experienced practitioners also have specialized training in many areas such as pediatric care, acupuncture facial rejuvenation, exercise and rehabilitation, pre and post-natal massage and body/mind coaching.

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Cedar Vally Center and Spa 262.629.9202 5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI www.cedarcommunity.org Introducing… The Spa at Cedar Valley. Enjoy a unique spa experience you can feel good about on many levels!

-Pastoral 100-acre natural setting -Skilled massage therapy and other nurturing spa services -Delicious and nutritious spa fare -Daytime and overnight visits available -An affordable getaway alternative to expensive day spas or resorts -Proceeds from our spa services help improve the lives of older adults and their families* Lychee Acupuncture Clinic 155 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay (414) 962.5577 North Shore Chiropractic and Rehab Kendal J. Hoard DC, CCSP, CSCS 1516 W. Mequon RD. Ste 202, Mequon 262--478-0033 Dr. Hoard is a graduate of the National College of Chiropractic and certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Dr. Hoard is board eligible for the certification of Diplomate of American Chiropractic Board of Sports Practitioner (DACBSP). He also received his certification as a certified chiropractic sports practitioner (CCSP) and certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS). He has completed intensive postgraduate work in the areas of orthopedic, sports related injuries, pediatrics, nutrition and neurology.

Dr. Hoard treats a variety of conditions at his North Shore office: headaches, neck pain, sports injuries, ankle/ knee injuries, shoulder injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, work/auto injuries, low back pain, sciatica and disc herniation’s just name a few. Patients range from pediatrics to geriatrics, weekend warriors to elite athletes as well as at home mothers and business persons.

Shorewood Family Chiropractic 4433 N. Oakland Ave, Suite A Shorewood WI 53221 414-962-5483 Fax: 414-962-5482 monicamaroney@ shorewoodfamilychiro.com www.shorewoodfamilychiro.com Shorewood Family Chiropractic offers care, massage, acupuncture and nutritional counseling for the whole family. Dr. Monica Maroney is board certified in chiropractic pediatrics through the International Chiropractic Association (ICA) Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics after completing three years of post-graduate specialized training in the treatment of infants, children, and pregnant women.

Hughes Acupuncture William F. Hughes, Jr. PhD, Dipl. Ac Board Certified in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture 11711 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 414-607-0900 www.wauwatosaacupuncture.com Dr. Hughes successfully treats many difficult problems. He uses the very successful balance treatment protocols.

When you balance the body you restore good health and vitality. You deservea happy and healthy life. Give us a call.

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TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly 4575 S. 5 th St P.O. box 070360 Milwaukee, WI 53207 414-482-4620 www.tops.org TOPS Club.Inc. is a nonprofit, noncommercial weight-loss support organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with chapters located worldwide. Its twofold objective is to encourage healthy lifestyles through weight-management support groups and to sponsor obesity research. Most members refer to the organization simple as “TOPS” an acronym for “Take Off Pounds Sensibly.”

Chapter meetings emphasize nutrition and exercise education focused on supplementing a member’s effort to manage their weight. TOPS healthy lifestyle guide “The choice is Mine” , TOPS Retreat, Rallies and Recognition Days along with “TOPS NEWS” a membership magazine included for a low $26. per year membership fee.

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GREENSQUARE CENTER FOR THE HEALING ARTS ACUPUNCTURE J. Ragani Buegel, LAc 414-292-3900 X219 Alana Pollack Hammer, MS, Dipl OM, LAc 414-813-4747, 414-292-3900 X380 ART THERAPY Katy Peroutka, MS, ATR, CSW, CYT 414-292-3900 X256 BIOIDENTICAL HORMONES; HCG DIET / WEIGHT LOSS Susan J. Riegg, M.D. 414-395-4622 BLOOD ANALYSIS Jeffery A. Arnson, AMCNM 262-227-4542, 414-292-3900 X227 BODYTALK Jacqui van Ryneveld, CBP 972-832-8882, 414-292-3900 X255 CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY, FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE (Includes ADD, ADHD, Defeat Autism NOW) Scott Theirl, DC, DACNB, FACFN 800-385-1655, 414-292-3900 X222 COUNSELING, COACHING, PSYCHOTHERAPY & SUPPORT Mackenzie Harris, PhD, LPC 414-292-3900 X223 COUNSELING & SUPPORT Kathryn Reid Walker, MDiv, MS, LPC-IT 414-299-0980, 414-292-3900 X224 THE EMOTION CODE, NIA FITNESS Bethamie L. Wyatt, CECP, Cert. NIA Blue Belt Instructor 414-292-3900 X328 ESSENTIAL OILS & HERBS, INDIGENOUS HEALING Jean Reddemann-Indigenous Healer, Spiritual Therapist 262-629-5264, 414-292-3900 X218 FELDENKRAIS METHOD Susan Nycz, GCFP, ABMP-Children 414-405-3887, 414-292-3900 X343 HOMEOPATHY, NUTRITION, COMPLEMENTARY MEDICAL CARE & ANTI-YEAST THERAPY Bruce Semon, MD 877-332-7899, 414-292-3900 X211 HYPNOSIS THERAPY, HYPNOBIRTHING® & WEIGHT LOSS, NEURO-LINGUISTIC PROGRAMING Karla Hermann, CH, HBCE 262-264-0214, 414-292-3900 X206 INTEGRATIVE HEALTH COACH, NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT PRIORITIZATION & CANCER NAVIGATION Charlene P. Watters, IHC 414-292-3900 X340

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE (Includes hormonal, functional and nutritional assessments) & CLASSICAL HOMEOPATHY Michele Reyes, DO 262-241-9131 NTEGRATIVE , FUNCTIONAL & ANTI-AGING MEDICINE, MEN & WOMEN’S HEALTH Flip Troiano, MD 414-216-3547, 414-292-3900 X215 JOURNALING FOR HEALTH, CREATIVE RESUMÉS, WRITER Laurel Kashinn, Ghostwriter, Resumé Writer 262-376-7777, 414-292-3900 X230 Nathan Fischer, Resumé Writer Editor, WordPress Designer 414-973-9791, 414-292-3900 X230 MASSAGE (Therapeutic, Cancer, K-tape, Mastectomy, Cranio sacral, Lymphatic & Relaxation) Katherine de Shazer, LMT, CLT 414-292-3900 X265 MUSCLE ACTIVATION TECHNIQUE (Customized Fitness & Training) Brandon Miller, MS, MATcs 414-727-1744

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Keith Shimon, MATcs, WLMT 414-727-1744 OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE, ZERONA® LASER TREATMENT Tracy Bretl, DO, SC 414-351-1844, 414-292-3900 X216 PHYSICAL THERAPY, CRANIOSACRAL & MYOFASCIAL RELEASE THERAPY, PILATES CLASSES Michele Rozansky, PT-Physical Therapy 414-292-3900 X308 REFLEXOLOGY, CLINICAL (Includes Temprana & Ocular Reflex Therapy) Lila M. Mueller, CRR, ART®, NBCR, NES Practitioner 262-285-3320, 414-531-2587, 414-2923900 X212 REFLEXOLOGY, RELAX & LAUGHTER YOGA Gail A. Vella, CRR, RYT 200, CLYL 414-573-6942, 262-285-3320, 414-2923900 X212 REIKI & ANIMAL REIKI Kerry Malak, RMT, Reiki Master/Teacher 414-292-3900 X217 REIKI & ENERGY BALANCING Maria Giordano, Usui Reiki Therapist 262-617-8497, 414-292-3900 X232

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Integrative Dental Solutions Ingo G. Mahn, D.D.S. Supriya K. Shetty, D.D.S. 262-691-4555 23770 Capitol Dr. Pewaukee, WI 53072 Integrative Family Wellness Center 16535 W. Bluemound Rd. Suite 222 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-754-4910 Cedarburg Wellness Center W62 N225 Washington Ave. Cedarburg, WI 53012 262-376-1150

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As we age, our bodies go through changes. Our practitioners understand and respect the changes going on inside the body. We promote health and wellness by treating the whole person with state-of-the-art traditional and integrative medicine. We provide advanced, proven healthcare such as: natural thyroid medication, bioidentical hormone therapy for both men and women, chiropractic treatment, natural and effective weight loss, and vitamin and herbal supplements. The doctors are dedicated to taking the time with you, to determine how to get you feeling healthier. We are committed to excellence in healthcare.

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Evans Chiropractic & Pain Laser Clinic Dr Eliesha R Evans DC 15720 W National Ave New Berlin, WI 53151 262-785-5515 Dr Evans is a graduate of the National College of Chiropractic. She specializes in the areas of orthopedic, sports related injuries nutrition, and laser therapy.

Dr Evans treats a variety of conditions at her New Berlin office: headaches, neck pain, sports injuries, ankle/ knee injuries, shoulder injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, work/auto injuries, low back pain, sciatica and disc herniationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just name a few. Patients range from pediatrics to geriatrics, weekend warriors to elite athletes as well as at home mothers and business persons

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Ommani Center 1166 Quail Court Suite 210 Peawaukee WI 53072 262-695-5311 ommanicenter.com Acupuncture, Psychotherapy, Massage Therapy, Bio-Identical Hormones, Classical Homeopathy, Family Medicine Interanal Medicine, Jungian Analysis, Therapeutic Yoga, Yoga Classes, Stress Coaching, Reiki, Nutritional Counseling.

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Milwaukee Yoga Center 3514 N. Oakland Avenue, P.O. Box 11113 Milwaukee, WI 53211 414-332-3551 We welcome all new students, regardless of fitness or experience level, to Milwaukee Yoga Center (MYC). The Yoga Center is convenently located on the east side of Milwaukee in Wisconsin. MYC is run by certified Iyengar instructors with two fully equipped studios, and classes range from Introductory to Advanced, with a variety of specialty classes.

Students new to Yoga or Iyengar Yoga must enroll in an Introduction to Iyengar Yoga series. Each series will run 46 weeks and teach the fundamental poses and principles of alignment. Even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve taken yoga before, this series will be highly useful as you learn Iyengar principles. The series will cover 15 of the most important standing and seated poses.

Students should come to the Milwaukee Yoga Center fifteen minutes before class.

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The Soul’s Wake-up Call

By Kathy Clegg, MA, CDC It starts as a small but deeply planted seed someplace within, calling us like a dripping faucet, louder and louder until we can no longer ignore it to escape insanity. You knew it was there, but thought you could stuff it down, disconnect and keep walking through the motions of an artificial life that taps feelings of loneliness, isolation, misunderstanding and resentment.

Truth is, your very soul is stirring within, like a baby’s coo that grows in decibels until full-scale eruption of mixed pain and pleasure. Its quest is to be free, to be loved, to live an authentic life. It longs to feel at home in peaceful serenity by living its truth, gameless, egoless, free of deception … authentically adorned in the truth of who you really are.

What do we do about it?

The old system would label us with diagnoses and medical conditions like depression, mood swings, SAD, ADD or bipolar thinking. We’d be given prescription medicine to dull the senses, suppress the feelings and mask the pain. Is this a necessary approach? For some; yes. But for the majority of us, it’s our soul’s call to wake-up and unlock our uniqueness imprisoned in a world of clones and conditioning.

Dr. Steve Ilardi of the University of Kansas documents six aspects of today’s lifestyle that can cause or deter depression.

1. Physical activity: 35 minutes of aerobic activities like walking, running or bicycling, at least 3 times a week will release endorphins making us feel better.

2. Omega-3 essential fatty acid supplementation: Your body can’t make them.

They must be balanced with Omega-6. Both promote anti-inflammation. It’s best to find a daily supplement that has 1000 mg from the EPA and 500 mg of DHA a day.

3. Social connection: It’s important to spend time with loved ones and pets, living as if relationships matter most. Through structured lifestyle changes and social connections, we combat ruminating thoughts. It’s best not to be alone or watch TV. Instead, engage in conversation, read, listen to music, work on projects or try online activities like Meet-Up groups.

4. Sleep: The average American needs eight hours. Seven to nine hours of sleep has been known to slow our body’s aging process. Ease into drowsiness one hour before bed by stopping work, shutting off the TV, dimming lights and creating a quiet and calm environment. Schedule sleep around the same time each night. Eastern thought says that every hour of sleep before midnight is equivalent to two hours.

5. Sunlight: We need the outdoor light. Brightness from outdoors is 100 times brighter than indoor light. Thirty minutes will help to regulate cardiac rhythms that are in charge of sleep, energy and hormone levels. In northern climates, a light box is helpful, and every Wisconsinite needs vitamin A. 6. Anti-persistence strategies: Those experiencing a depressive period tend to ruminate on negative thoughts. This one emerges as the most difficult to master; thus a coach is extremely helpful.

Taking the above steps before resorting to medication allows us time and a positive mind-set to bring our true nature to the surface and look at our life with all its uniqueness and talents. We can then ask the question: “How aligned is my life with my purpose and the truth of who I really am?” With a guide or a coach to help us stay on track or shift our perspective we begin to trust we’re exactly where we need to be.

We’re having the experience we need; that which brings us to the truth of whom we really are. There’s no right or wrong in what we experience, it’s simply our path to find our truth and live our purpose. When we can view our symptoms as our soul’s call for freedom, we know we’re stepping into our power … that of aligning with our soul purpose and an earth life of joy and fulfillment.

Kathy Clegg, MA, CDC, IASHA certified, is a creative life coach, counselor and hand analyst with MP Possibilities Coaching, LLC. For more information, call 262.224.0774 or email mppossibilities@gmail.com. “More Powerful Possibilities” can help you live the life you dare to dream.

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Redefining Health

THE NEED TO TRANSFORM THE EXISTING SYSTEM OF HEALTHCARE

By Kalpana (Rose) M. Kumar, M.D. There is a movement underfoot in our country that is provocative and exposing. Our shadow is up and it is unraveling itself in all of our institutions. When I left the medical system at age 36, I did so because the corporate intent that I was expected to enable – sick care, felt ‘unethical’ to me. Sick care was not what I was trained to serve. It was not what my heart and soul went into medicine for. But it was required of me by the medical system to generate profit. I was required to keep people sick in order to keep my job.

Deep inside, I knew I was a problem solver. This is what I loved about Internal Medicine. I wanted to uncover the symptoms and ease suffering by working with people to figure out the causes of their illness and how to tap into it to find solutions with them. If our premise is that life is full of precision, then we should be able to figure out the purpose and meaning behind our symptoms and suffering. Our suffering can also help us become real. It has an alchemical effect on our ego that strips it from being ‘all knowing’ to becoming a student of life.

I love medicine. It excites me and it stimulates my thinking on many levels. As physicians, we need to use our knowledge from a context that serves the vocation of medicine. We also need to use it responsibly and humanistically. This is what we have lost and must regain in health care today. We must open the currently closed system of medicine while maintaining a high standard-of-care. An open system grows and evolves. A closed system stays stagnant and is based in fear. Today’s health care system uses fear to keep patients coming. Its revenue depends on this.

An open system of medicine is cost effective and patient centered. Its context examines what is wrong, but also “what is right about what is wrong”. When we explore symptoms and illness from this framework, we can heal our patients at causal levels. We can use the pathological model within the larger context of a healing model, seeing pathology as a symptom rather than an end.

This context is transforming medicine and evoking health at The Ommani Center for Integrative Medicine. This is a prototype of an ‘open system’. This was a way I could make medicine REAL and restore and reclaim its SOUL. Becoming Real is the calling of our time. This is our collective path. This can transform our medical system and restore it to what it was originally intended to be. This will involve physicians who are open to working from this context and patients who expect it. ©March, 2014 Kalpana (Rose) M. Kumar M.D., CEO and Medical Director , The Ommani Center for Integrative Medicine, Pewaukee, WI. www.ommanicenter.com Author of Becoming Real: Harnessing the Power of Menopause for Health and Success, 2011, Medial Press. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Kumar at 262.695.5311.

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GET A GLOWING TAN

by Drinking Your Vegetables Juicing is hot like the vibrant fashion colors for summer -lemon, raspberry, orange, lime and tomato. Making delicious fruit and veggie juices is great for your energy, immune system, and workout. But did you know the juices can also improve the color of your skin?

By: Cherie Calbom, MS, CN Many people wonder if they should use a self-tanning cream or slather on copious amounts of sunscreen so they can get a little color in the summer. There’s another option you may never have heard about that can give your skin a healthy golden tan the safest way possible.

New research suggests that eating vegetables gives your skin a healthy golden tan color. A study led by Dr. Ian Stephen at the University of Nottingham revealed that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables gives you more of a healthy golden glow than the sun, according to the journal Evolution & Human Behavior.

Instead of heading for the sun, which can irreversibly damage your skin, you can get your tan on by munching on or juicing up vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, spinach, and tomatoes. These can do double duty, depending on the ingredients you choose. In my newest book, “The Juice Lady’s Big Book of Juices and Green Smoothies,” I share recipes for veggie combinations that soothe headaches, cleanse the liver, boost endorphins and help heal stomach ulcers, among other ailments. To think you can get all that and a beautiful tanned appearance!

“Our research shows that eating lots of fruit and vegetables is actually more effective” than getting a suntan, Dr. Stephen says.

Most people just don’t eat enough brightly colored vegetables and fruit to make a difference in their skin tone or their overall health. But people can juice a wide variety of produce in a short time. It’s easy to drink two servings in one 12-ounce glass.

Have two glasses of freshly made veggie and fruit juice a day, and you’ve sipped four servings. That will make a difference in how you look.

Dr. Stephen and his team found that people who eat more portions of fruits and vegetables per day have an attractive golden skin color thanks to substances called carotenoids. These antioxidants help soak up toxins and damaging compounds produced by the stresses of everyday living, poor food choices, and environmental toxins, and are especially prevalent when the body is combating disease.

“We found that, given the choice between skin color caused by suntan and skin color caused by carotenoids, people preferred the carotenoid skin color,” Dr. Stephen said.

The study is especially important for single people, because individuals in search of a mate favor those who appear healthy, he says.

“This is something we share with many other species,” adds Professor David Perrett, director of Perception Lab, where the study was conducted. “For example, the bright yellow beaks and feathers of many birds can be thought of as adverts showing how healthy a male bird is. What’s more, females of these species prefer to mate with brighter, more colorful males.”

So, rather than going to a tanning salon before suiting up for summer, why not head to the farmer’s market and load up on beautiful veggies and fruit? Not only will your skin improve — your body will thank you as well.

About Cherie Calbom, MS, CN Cherie Calbom, MS, CN is the author of 21 books, including her newest, “The Juice Lady’s Big Book of Juices and Green Smoothies,” and best-sellers “Juicing for Life,” with 2 million copies sold. Known as “The Juice Lady” for her work with juicing and health, her juice therapy and cleansing programs have been popular for more than a decade. She holds a Master of Science degree in nutrition from Bastyr University. She has practiced as a clinical nutritionist at St. Luke Medical Center, Bellevue, Wash., and as a celebrity nutritionist for George Foreman and Richard Simmons. For more information, go to www.juiceladyinfo.com.

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Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin has 19 primary care locations throughout Southeast Wisconsin, including Oak Creek Pediatrics.

Our doctors are trained as pediatricians so they are experts in treating kids from birth through adolescence. And because our pediatricians are connected to the #4 pediatric hospital in the nation (according to Parents magazine), you’ll always know your child is in the very best hands.

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A mother looks into the face of her tiny newborn, trying to imagine what her child might become - a doctor, an artist, a business leader, but above all, a healthy and happy human being. How can she give her baby the best possible start in life?

Every child develops at his own pace, but there are some standard developmental benchmarks based on the average pace of learning. For example, most typically developing babies can smile in response to a familiar face at about two months of age, begin to make vowel and consonant sounds at four to six months, and can stand alone at about 12 months.

These are all indications that the child’s brain is making critical connections between “regions” - helping him to understand and function in his environment. Many neuroscientists compare these connections to the electrical wiring of a house. The newborn’s brain has vast potential, but the brain’s neurons, like electrical circuits, must be connected in order for the child to learn the basics of language, develop motor skills, grow in cognitive and sensory ability as well as emotional health.

The first few years of a child’s life are critical to healthy development, because that’s when the brain is making those important connections. Parents and caregivers become the baby’s first teachers, while the child’s brain is still a “work-in-progress.”

“Nutritional support, physical movement and the use of music to strengthen the brain’s pathways through patterned, repetitive activities are all practices that help address the neuro-developmental needs of children,” she notes. “So, in our classrooms, kids are not only learning fundamental academic skills; they are practicing yoga techniques, eating fresh, healthy foods, and working with a music therapist specially trained in brain development. Our kids are also learning specific methods of increasing focus and self-control.”

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Parents can support healthy brain development by: • Getting good prenatal care and eating healthy foods during pregnancy; breast-feeding and providing good nutrition throughout childhood.

• Talking, singing and reading to the child right from the start to promote language development and strengthen emotional bonds.

• Removing stressors from the environment. Chronic stress can actually hinder the growth of a child’s brain. Respond to the baby’s needs, especially when the child cries.

• Playing with the child. You don’t need a lot of fancy toys! A ball, a few boxes or pots and pans can stimulate your child’s imagination.

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Ethan Schafer, Ph.D. When I was fifteen, I was in my sixth summer at a traditional camp for boys in New Hampshire. One night after dinner, my counselor from the year before (a sixfoot, five-inch English rugby player) asked me if I wanted to throw a baseball around.

We spent an hour or two playing catch and talking about whatever came up. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember the specifics of our conversation, who else was there, or what was going on around us. What I do remember, and still enjoy thinking about, are the positive feelings that resulted from having the undivided attention of someone I essentially worshipped. For some reason, this particular event stands out in my mind, though there were hundreds more like it over the course of my camp career. As a former counselor with fifteen years of experience, and now as a mental health professional specializing in working with children, I am convinced that the cumulative power of small moments like these illustrate the unique manner in which camp helps children reach their full potential.

Why is Camp So Good for Children?

Many camp professionals will describe their camp community as a family. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of a more accurate description. One of the reasons that well-run camps are so good for children is that they emulate the processes found in what psychologists call authoritative families. Parents who are authoritative provide their children with a great deal of structure and have high expectations of their children, while simultaneously providing a high degree of emotional warmth and encouragement. They can be distinguished from parents who are permissive (high emotional availability, but little structure and low expectations), or authoritarian (high expectations and structure, but low on emotional warmth and encouragement). When I work with parents, I often describe permissive parents as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;spoilers,â&#x20AC;? and authoritarian parents as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;dictators.â&#x20AC;? There are literally decades of psychological research supporting the conclusion that authoritative parenting is most likely to result in children who are happy, independent, and secure in themselves. Good camps are like good families: clear expectations are given, rules are enforced in a fair and sensitive manner, and camp-

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ers are given warmth, respect, and encouragement. Substitute “camp counselor” for “parent,” and we get the “big picture” reason for why camp is so good for children.

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Good camps also help children by matching their programs to the developmental level of the child. Psychologists will often speak of “developmental tasks” or “ageappropriate challenges” when discussing what children of different ages need to learn in order to develop appropriately. Camp is one of the few areas of your child’s life where the program can be matched to specific needs and developmental tasks, helping children make the most of their natural strengths. In my opinion, the camp experience is superior to most schools in this regard, as camps make no assumption that all third graders, for example, need to learn the same things or be treated the same way.

Keeping in mind that children of the same chronological age can vary widely in terms of emotional, social, and intellectual development, the following can be used as a general set of guidelines for what you can expect your child to get out of camp whether your choice is a day camp close to home or an overnight camp in a neighboring state.

Children — Four to Six Years Although children of this age may seem too young for camp, almost all of them can benefit from day camp, and in more precocious cases, overnight camp. Young children are learning how to explore their world, gradually spending more time away from their parents’ side. Day camp, or a brief, overnight camp is an ideal place for young children to experience being away from their parents in a safe, nurturing environment. Good camps will have many structured, productive activities such as crafts and field trips that also help children get used to following a schedule. There is also no substitute for constant interaction with other children under adult supervision when it comes to developing social skills necessary for a successful entry into school. The staff-to-child ratio at most camps here will often be much better than that of a school or day care.

Children — Seven to Nine Years Elementary school-age children are an entertaining group. Their interests change frequently as they are exposed to new ideas and opportunities. Think of this developmental period as one enormous “trial-and-error” episode, where children will “try on” all sorts of different likes and dislikes. Camp is a particularly good match for this age group, given the chances to participate in activities that are unlikely to be available elsewhere: archery, horseback riding, hiking, sailing, or nature exploration, as well as more typical activities such as team sports. The variety of activities offered at camp fits nicely with this group of children, who are often especially open-minded about trying new things. Social development is also critical in this period, as early friendships are formed and the child’s individual personality begins to express itself.

There’s an old saying in psychology that all parents believe the environment is everything, the “nurture over nature” school . . . . until they have their second child.

Some children are simply born more introverted, preferring to be in small groups or alone; others are born more extraverted, enjoying large groups and being the center of attention. Either way is fine. What summer camp provides, because of the sheer amount of time young children spend playing with each other, is the chance to experience the structured and unstructured social interactions of childhood that allow them to determine what kind of person they are going to be.

Children — Ten to Twelve Years Children of these ages are beginning to define their individuality. Particularly in girls, this period of time is characterized by great variation in physical and emotional development. As those of you who have what the media calls “tweens” in your house can attest, one eleven-year-old can still be engrossed in cartoons and action figures or dolls, while another spends an hour getting ready for school, seems obsessed with the opposite sex or who did or did not say “hi” to them in the hallway, and so on. I have worked with several children who voiced the frustration of feeling forced to “be too grown up” on one hand, as well those who are tired of “being treated like a little kid” on the other.

The variety of social, athletic, and outdoor activities offered through camp addresses these issues very well. If your child is still “young for his or her age,” camp will allow them to spend time with other children doing “kid stuff’ until they are ready to move on. The more “mature” child will have similar opportunities with older children, without fear of being ostracized. Whatever your “tween” child is ready for, camp provides a safe, supervised set of opportunities to explore and define individual interests and motivations — a wonderful gift for children as they enter adolescence.

Ethan Schafer specializes in working with children and families. He holds a Ph.D. in child clinical psychology and writes frequently on topics surrounding child development and camp.

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Phantom Lake YMCA Camp office@phantomlakeymca.org (262) 363-4386 www.phantomlakeymca.org Established in 1896, Phantom Lake YMCA Camp has been around a very long time. Actually, PLYC is the second oldest Y Camp in the nation and we’re proud to offer Resident (overnight), Teen Camp, and Day Camp, all in the comfort of your backyard. Located in Mukwonago, Phantom is centrally located between Madison, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Rockford… easy access for most families.

In the mind of a camper, it feels like a world away, but for a parent it’s a short drive for drop-off and pick-up. PLYC sits on 72 acres of beautiful rolling hills and an expansive waterfront. Our program offers a variety of activities which include sailing, swimming, arts & crafts, paddle sports, target sports, skateboarding, bouldering, and zip line. Activities like these can be found at many camps; however, the PLYC staff, the years of tradition, and the energy of our summers are one-of-a-kind. These factors are what sets us apart from other camps and continue to be three reasons our campers return each and every summer. We are strong supports of the summer camp experience and encourage families to get their kids to CAMP. If you think we’re right for your family, then we encourage you to contact us to learn more about Phantom, our programs, and set up a time for a tour.

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Christian Family Solutions Home Care takes great pride in providing individualized care for each of our clients based on their unique situation. Each personal care plan starts with the intake process, where the specific needs of the client are identified. Next, we develop a care plan and match the most qualified caregiver with each client. Then our client meets with the selected caregiver and reviews the individualized care plan. Finally, we discuss any specialized care programs for which the client may qualify in order to enhance their overall wellness. After finalizing the plan, the care team stays in constant communication with the client and their family to ensure everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s satisfaction.

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RETIREMENT COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE

Independent Retirement Communities increase socialization and offer the opportunity to make new friends!

Independent Retirement Communities are for active adults who want to live life to the fullest. Community living provides the opportunity to enjoy maintenance free living, financial security, fitness programs, healthy dining, socialization and educational sessions. Mowing the grass, shoveling the snow, repairing the kitchen faucet or paying real estate taxes can become a thing of the past. Before you can make a decision it is important to understand what senior community life is all about.

Some seniors have been misinformed and believe that Independent Retirement Communities are for “old folks” who belong in nursing homes, or need daily care. This is certainly not true. Independent Retirement Communities offer the best in senior living options and keep seniors young at heart. Research shows that the more active and social you are, the longer you live, and the healthier you remain.

Independent Retirement Communities are more affordable than you ever imagined! If you add up the cost of annual repair and maintenance on your home, along with taxes, lawn care costs, utilities, etc, you might find that living in an Independent Retirement Community is the same cost or less! Retirement communities offer wide range of amenities to enhance your lifestyle.

Indoor/outdoor swimming pools, recreation centers, exercise rooms, libraries, craft rooms, laundry services,

housekeeping, and transportation are all possible options. On campus restaurant style dining, cafés and bistros can take the work out of meal preparation as well as offer a chance to dine with friends. Independent Retirement Communities increase socialization and offer the opportunity to make new friends! From the moment you arrive, the sense of community and togetherness is apparent. Although there is plenty of time for relaxation in your own apartment there are also many activities designed to bring residents together - women’s groups, men’s groups, bridge clubs, fitness groups, craft classes, book discussion groups, and many more options…you name it, it’s probably available!

Another benefit is transportation. Some seniors enjoy driving for many years, and others prefer not to drive especially during inclement weather. Either way, you will feel right at home using your own car or enjoying the luxury of door to door service. Transportation to the grocery store, doctor appointments, and local shopping malls is available.

Adult children feel great about their parents choice to live in an Independent Retirement Community. They love knowing that if anything happens, help is not far away. The fact that so many people are looking out for their parents safety and health gives great peace of mind. The level of activity and sense of community is

second to none.

A Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) like Tudor Oaks offers multiple levels of care. This type of retirement community gives active seniors the ability to enjoy an independent lifestyle with the knowledge that all of their needs will be met should their health care situation change.

A Senior Apartment Complex offers senior apartments with few if any amenities. Seniors in this community will need to move again if their needs change. It is interesting to note that the monthly rent over a period of time could use the saved funds that would have allowed the senior to enter a CCRC and have a continuum of care available.

Choosing the correct senior living community ensures that you or your loved one will have every opportunity to fully enjoy retirement, amidst a community of peers, with a full-range of activities in a safe environment. One of the most important things you can do when considering your retirement years is to plan ahead. Addressing financial and health issues early keeps families from having to deal with a crisis later.

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AGING &

Your Eyes

Are you holding the newspaper farther away from your eyes than you used to?

Join the crowdâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;age can bring changes that affect your eyesight. Some changes are more serious than others, but for many problems, there are things you can do to protect your vision. The key is to have regular eye exams so you can spot problems early.

Steps To Protect Your Eyesight Have your eyes checked regularly by an eye care professionalâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;either an ophthalmologist or optometrist. People over age 65 should have yearly eye exams.

During this exam, the eye care professional should put drops in your eyes that will widen (dilate) your pupils so that he or she can look at the back of each eye. This is the only way to find some common eye diseases that have no early signs or symptoms. If you wear glasses, your prescription should be checked too.

See your doctor regularly to check for diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. These diseases can cause eye problems if not treated.

See an eye care professional right away if you: Suddenly cannot see or everything looks blurry See flashes of light Have eye pain Experience double vision Have redness or swelling of your eye or eyelid Protect your eyes from too much sunlight by wearing sunglasses that block ultraviolet (UV) radiation and a hat with a wide brim when you are outside.

Common Eye Problems The following common eye problems can be easily treated. But, sometimes they can be signs of more serious issues.

Presbyopia (prez-bee-OH-pee-uh) is a slow loss of ability to see close objects or small print. It is normal to have this as you get older. People with presbyopia often have headaches or strained, tired eyes. Reading glasses usually fix the problem.

Floaters are tiny specks or â&#x20AC;&#x153;cobwebsâ&#x20AC;? that seem to float across your vision. You might see them in well-lit rooms or outdoors on a bright day. Floaters can be a normal part of aging. But sometimes they are a sign of a more serious eye problem such as retinal detachment. If you see many new floaters and/or flashes of light, see your eye care professional right away. This is a medical emergency.

Tearing (or having too many tears) can come from being sensitive to light, wind, or temperature changes, or having dry eyes. Wearing sunglasses may help, as might trying eye drops. Sometimes tearing is a sign of a more serious eye problem, like an infection or a blocked tear duct. Your eye care professional can treat these problems.

Eyelid problems can result from different diseases or conditions. Common eyelid problems include red and swollen eyelids, itching, tearing, and crusting of eyelashes during sleep. These problems may be caused by a condition called blepharitis (blefa-RI-tis) and treated with warm compresses and gentle eyelid scrubs.

Eye Diseases And Disorders The following eye conditions can lead to vision loss and blindness. They may have few or no early symptoms. Regular eye exams are your best protection. If your eye care professional finds a problem early, there are things you can do to keep your eyesight.

Cataracts are cloudy areas in the eyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lens causing blurred or hazy vision. Some cataracts stay small and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change your eyesight a lot. Others become large and reduce vision. Cataract surgery can restore good vision. It is a safe and common treatment. If you have a cataract, your eye care professional will watch for changes over time to see if you would benefit from surgery.

Corneal diseases and conditions can cause redness, watery eyes, pain, problems with vision, or a halo effect of the vision (things appear to have an aura of light around them). Infection and injury are some of the things that can hurt the cornea.

Some problems with the cornea are more common in older people. Treatment may be simpleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for example, changing your eyeglass prescription or using eye drops. In severe cases, surgery may be needed.

Dry eye happens when tear glands donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work well. You may feel itching, burning, or other discomfort. Dry eye is more common as people get older, especially for

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PLAN FOR

THE FUTURE

Steps for Getting Your Affairs in Order

No one ever plans to be sick or disabled. Yet, it’s just this kind of planning that can make all the difference in an emergency.

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Put your important papers and copies of legal documents in one place. You could set up a file, put everything in a desk or dresser drawer, or just list the information and location of papers in a notebook. If your papers are in a bank safe deposit box, keep copies in a file at home. Check each year to see if there’s anything new to add.

Tell a trusted family member or friend where you put all your important papers.

You don’t need to tell this friend or family member about your personal affairs, but someone should know where you keep your papers in case of emergency.

If you don’t have a relative or friend you trust, ask a lawyer to help.

Give consent in advance for your doctor or lawyer to talk with your caregiver as needed. There may be questions about your care, a bill, or a health insurance claim. Without your consent, your caregiver may not be able to get needed information. You can give your okay in advance to Medicare, a credit card company, your bank, or your doctor. You may need to sign and return a form.

Legal Documents There are many different types of legal documents that can help you plan how your affairs will be handled in the future. Many of these documents have names that sound alike, so make sure you are getting the documents you want. Also, State laws do vary, so find out about the rules, requirements, and forms used in your State.

Wills and trusts let you name the person you want your money and property to go to after you die.

Advance directives let you make arrangements for your care if you become sick.

There are two ways to do this: A living will gives you a say in your health care if you are too sick to make your wishes known. In a living will, you can state what kind of care you do or don’t want.

This can make it easier for family members to make tough health care decisions for you.

A durable power of attorney for health care lets you name the person you want to make medical decisions for you if you can’t make them yourself. Make sure the person you name is willing to make those decisions for you.

For legal matters, there are two ways to give someone you trust the power to act in your place: A durable power of attorney allows you to name someone to act on your behalf for any legal task. It stays in place if you become unable to make your own decisions.

A general power of attorney also lets you give someone else the authority to act on your behalf, but this power will end if you are unable to make your own decisions.

What Exactly Is an “Important Paper”?

The answer to this question may be different for every family. The following lists can help you decide what is important for you. Remember, this is a starting place.

You may have other information to add. For example, if you have a pet, you will want to include the name and address of your vet.

Personal Records Full legal name Social Security number Legal residence Date and place of birth Names and addresses of spouse and children Location of birth and death certificates and certificates of marriage, divorce, citi zenship, and adoption Employers and dates of employment Education and military records Names and phone numbers of religious contacts Memberships in groups and awards received Names and phone numbers of close friends, relatives, and lawyer or financial advisor Names and phone numbers of doctors Medications taken regularly Location of living will Financial Records Sources of income and assets (retirement funds, IRAs, 401(k)s, interest, etc.)

Social Security and Medicare information Insurance information (life, health, long-term care, home, car) with policy numbers and agents’ names and phone numbers Names of your banks and account numbers (checking, savings, credit union) Investment income (stocks, bonds, property) and stockbrokers’ names and phone numbers Copy of most recent income tax return Location of most up-to-date will with an original signature Liabilities, including property tax—what is owed, to whom, when payments are due Mortgages and debts—how and when paid Location of original deed of trust for home and car title and registration Credit and debit card names and numbers Location of safe deposit box and key Resources You may want to talk with a lawyer about setting up a general power of attorney, durable power of attorney, joint account, trust, or advance directive. Be sure to ask about the fees before you make an appointment. You should be able to find a directory of local lawyers at your library or you can contact your local bar association for lawyers in your area. An informed family member may be able to help you manage some of these issues.

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EYES<<page 35 women. Your eye care professional may tell you to use a home humidifier, special eye drops (artificial tears), or ointments to treat dry eye.

Glaucoma often comes from too much fluid pressure inside the eye. If not treated, it can lead to vision loss and blindness. People with glaucoma have no early symptoms or pain. You can protect yourself by having regular dilated eye exams. Glaucoma can be treated with prescription eye drops, lasers, or surgery.

Retinal disorders are a leading cause of blindness in the United States. Retinal disorders that affect aging eyes include: Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. AMD can harm the sharp vision needed to see objects clearly and to do common things like driving and reading. During a dilated eye exam, your eye care professional will look for signs of AMD. There are treatments for AMD. If you have AMD, ask if special dietary supplements could lower your chance of it getting worse.

Diabetic retinopathy. This problem may occur if you have diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy develops slowly and with no early warning signs. If you have diabetes, be sure to have a dilated eye exam at least once a year. Keeping your blood sugar under control can prevent diabetic retinopathy or slow its progress. Laser surgery can sometimes prevent it from getting worse.

Retinal detachment. THIS IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. When the retina separates from the back of the eye, it’s called retinal detachment. If you see new floaters or light flashes, or if it seems like a curtain has been pulled over your eye, go to your eye care professional right away. With surgery or laser treatment, doctors often can prevent loss of vision.

Low Vision Low vision means you cannot fix your eyesight with glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery. Low vision affects some people as they age. You may have low vision if you: Can’t see well enough to do everyday tasks like reading, cooking, or sewing Can’t recognize the faces of your friends or family Have trouble reading street signs Find that lights don’t seem as bright If you have any of these problems, ask your eye care professional to test you for low vision. There are special tools that can help people with low vision to read, write, and manage daily tasks. These include large-print reading materials, magnifying aids, closed-circuit televisions, audio tapes, electronic reading machines, and computers with large print and a talking function, Other changes that may help are: Change the type of lighting in your room.

Write with bold, black felt-tip markers.

Use paper with bold lines to help you write in a straight line.

Put colored tape on the edge of your steps to help you see them and prevent you from falling.

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THE HEART KEEPS YOUR BODY RUNNING

An Aging Heart

Atherosclerosis (ath-uh-roh-skluh-roh-sis), the buildup of fatty deposits as plaques, is another cause. When plaque builds up along the walls of arteries, there is less space for blood to flow. This makes it harder for blood to get to all the parts of the body that need it, including the heart itself.

Other changes to the heart happen as you age. For example, to help the heart pump blood through stiffer blood vessels, some parts of the heart wall thicken. The size of the four sections of the heart also changes. So do the valves (door-like parts that open and close to control the flow of blood between those sections). The number of heart beats each minute when you are resting (the heart rate) does not change as you age, but the heart can’t beat as fast when you are physically active or stressed as it did when you were younger.

Heart Disease

There are many different kinds of heart disease. Plaque buildup is often to blame.

But there are other causes too. For example, choices you might make every day can lead to damage to artery walls. Do you smoke? Do you drink a lot of alcohol? Are you overweight? Do you spend the day sitting at a desk or in front of the television?

Do you avoid doing exercise? Do you have diabetes or high blood pressure that is not under control? Are you under a lot of stress? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, making changes might help you prevent or delay heart disease.

Things you can’t control, like your family history, might also increase your risk of heart disease. But even so, leading a heart healthy lifestyle might help you avoid or delay serious illness.

One sign that you are at risk for heart disease is your waist measurement. Extra fat around the middle of your body increases risk. A good way to check that is simply to measure your waist. A man’s risk of heart disease is increased if his waist measures more than 40 inches. A woman’s risk is increased at 35 inches.

Signs of Heart Disease

Your Heart

Your heart is a strong muscle about the size of the palm of your hand. Just like an engine makes a car go, the heart keeps your body running. The heart pumps oxygenrich blood through a network of blood vessels called arteries (taking blood away from the heart) and veins (bringing blood back to the heart).

An Aging Heart

Some changes in the heart and blood vessels are normal as you grow older. But over time, disease can damage your blood vessels and your heart.

A common problem for older people is arteriosclerosis (ahr-teer-ee-o-skluh-rohsis). This is a stiffening of the arteries that happens, in part, because of growing older.

Early heart disease often doesn’t have symptoms; that’s why regular checkups with a healthcare provider are important. Your doctor will check things like cholesterol, a fat that can add to plaques in your arteries, and your blood pressure. He might also do a blood test for CRP (c-reactive protein). You might also have an ECG or EKG, an electrocardiogram. This is a test that looks at electrical activity in your heart.

Everyone should know the outward warning signs of heart disease.

Chest pain should be taken seriously. Pain in the chest, shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back can be a symptom of heart disease. If you have heart disease, you might feel chest pain during physical activity. But, it can have other causes too, so it is important to check with your doctor to learn what is triggering yours.

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TRANSITIONS People today are living longer, staying healthier and continuing to be active.

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To meet the developing needs of retired adults, assisted living facilities offer a diverse spectrum of services. Since very few seniors actually need long term continuous nursing care, assisted living facilities provide a level of care that is more cost effective in a more private setting.

What is an assisted living facility? Assisted living facilities are licensed as Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF) and offer multiple levels of care. There are CBRFs that specialize in the care of residents with Alzheimer’s or memory loss.

CBRFs typically offer wellness services and individualized care plans. Activity programs are tailored to individual needs incorporating physical, spiritual and cognition enrichment.

“When my sister, my brother and I first brought mom to assisted living, we were all pretty upset about it. It’s so hard to admit that the one who has cared for you all of your life, can no longer do so. The staff was very supportive and understanding to us. It took a couple of months to settle mom in with her medications and particular habits, but everyone was very helpful to us. Since that time, she has been doing very well. She always participates in the many activities. She is very well fed, her apartment is cleaned regularly and she always looks nice.” -daughter of a resident This statement reflects the struggles families and residents face when the decision has been made to move to an assisted living facility.

Is there a right time to move?

The decision to move from the family home to a community based residential facility may seem impossible to make. Knowing when to move, where to move and what assistance is needed are difficult and complex decisions.

Starting with when to move; consider the following factors: is assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) needed? Activities of Daily Living are defined basically as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring (moving into or out a chair) and continence. The ability to perform these basic activities is often taken for granted, until either through aging or illness, these necessary skills are impaired.

Residential Assisted Living facilities will provide assistance with basic self care in the privacy of an apartment like setting.

Assistance with ADLs may be a clear indicator of the need to move to a more supportive setting. However there a factors less clear with may also indicate the need for assistance. Medication assistance and general well-being monitoring can have a significant and positive impact on senior life. The security of knowing medical assistance is available 24 hours a day, the freedom of home maintenance, housekeeping and meal preparation may also be valid reasons for considering a move. Another less apparent but equally important indicator is the need for social, spiritual and intellectual engagement.

Carol Wolfmeyer, Assisted Living Nurse, stated the benefit of community life, “Our residents receive individualized assistance in a setting that fosters independence and maintains residents’ privacy.”

There are many types of assisted living options available today. Facility size varies from a few residents to hundreds of residents. Most assisted living facilities offer private apartments or studios and many can accommodate couples. Some assisted living facilities are integrated with a continuum of care that includes independent living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy and hospice.

Unfortunately, selecting the perfect fit is quite difficult but not impossible. With the number of high quality choices available in our area, often you must rely on your instinct. The staff of the facility should be central to any decision. The following are quotes from a family member and from a staff member that truly reflect the essence of quality care.

“Working with elderly people is a challenge that only special people can manage, and I am constantly impressed by the professional, loving, smiling care and interest everyone has shown to us.” Niece of a resident.

As with any difficult life decision, there is no formula to tell you when is the right time and where is the right place. Change requires preparation and patience.

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You have made the decision to move into an assisted living residence. Yet you still have many questions. Do I really need the help? Will I make new friends? Will I receive help when I need it? Will I continue to see my family and friends?

While all these questions are common, the answer to all of them is the same— Yes! You can make new friends, you can receive the personal assistance you need, and you can continue to see your family and friends.

Change can be challenging. The time it takes to transition is different for everyone. The keys to success are preparation, a positive attitude, a supportive network of family and friends, along with patience and understanding—all will prepare you for a smooth transition.

Privacy Concerns One of the biggest differences between living in your own home and assisted living is the number of people under one roof. You will have the opportunity to be around your contemporaries and make new friends. However, that doesn’t mean you will lose your privacy. Your apartment is your space. Friends and family can visit you, but you determine when. You may want to request a key to your apartment for added privacy and security.

What To Bring To Your New Home Soon after selecting a facility, residents say to begin planning for your move, including deciding which personal items such as furniture, keepsakes, and photographs to move.

Based upon their personal experiences, many residents suggest you see the actual apartment or unit that you will move into and take measurements. Ask the administrator or director what furniture, if any, the residence will provide. Some residences may provide minimal furniture, such as a bed or chair upon request; other residences encourage you to bring whatever furnishings will make you feel comfortable in your new home. Experience indicates that making choices about personal possessions is difficult at the time; however, one resident said, “It’s not as bad as you think . . . Try to remain positive and have family and friends help you.”

Residents suggest that you might want to leave large pieces of furniture at home, since your apartment will probably be smaller than your current home. They also suggest that you bring smaller prized possessions to create that “at-home” feeling in your new assisted living apartment. And, for those possessions that you can’t part with but aren’t sure that you want to bring with you, consider putting those items in a storage unit or asking family to temporarily store the items for you. This way you will have time to determine which items are important to have with you at your new home.

You should start packing well in advance of the actual move. Sort through your clothes and decide what you will need and how much your new closets will hold.

Residents advise to be sure to look at available closet and storage space to avoid bringing more than the closets can hold. Avoid bringing too many of one thing such as coats.

Moving Day Helpers When moving day arrives and you are ready to set up your new home, ask family and friends to help arrange and organize your apartment. Many assisted living residences have staff members who can help move your furniture and other heavy pieces into your new apartment. You will want to find out what assistance the residence offers before you arrive on moving day. Although staff, family members, and friends are there to help you, it is important that you decide how your apartment is arranged.

Remember, arranging your apartment to suit your preferences will make your adjustment easier.

Making the Emotional Transition Moving is hard. It can make anyone feel overwhelmed and stressed. However, these feelings are generally temporary and disappear after you establish your own routine. “Give it time and you will adjust,” said one resident. In talking with other residents, you will find many of them felt the same way. Some residents found comfort in talking with clergy. Others found comfort in talking to a neighbor or close friend.

Residents say the best strategy is to stay busy, introduce yourself to other residents, and participate in the activities. It is normal to have a tendency to stay in your apartment at first. Yet, getting out and meeting other residents as well as participating in activities were repeatedly identified as the quickest ways to become comfortable with your new surroundings.

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By Arlene Becker Triathlons are getting more and more popular. They are a great way to challenge yourself and also, often, to raise money for a good cause. The wonderful thing about Triathlons is it seems that whether you are a teenager, in your twenties or thirties, or a Baby Boomer or older, you can participate in one. There are so many different types and levels of intensity that you can certainly find one you can enter.

Jessica Heller, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, and water safety instructor, at the Elite Sports Club in Mequon, who has taken part in eight Triathlons, has been coaching competitive swimmers for twenty years, and has worked for seven with Triathletes, concurred that “different races have different age groups, but USAT (USA Triathlon), the national governing body, sanctions events that are for 16-89 year olds. USAT also has a Youth division for 7-15 year olds and a Junior division for 16-19 year olds. The Pewaukee Triathlon in July has a kids’ race where children as young as 3 can participate. The Waupaca Triathlon in August also has a kids’ race, where children as young as 4 can be in it. For these races, the swim portion is very short and in extremely shallow water.”

Heller said that “the optimum age is whenever you want to participate! Many people start in their late twenties or early thirties, when they are still athletic, but start to miss being in the competitive sports of their youth. It is never too late to try, though.”

She defined what a triathlon is. “It’s a race composed of three parts: swimming, biking, and running, in that order. Triathletes compete for the best overall course completion time, including timed “transitions” between the three disciplines. Distances for each are different for each particular race. The main standard race distances are: Sprint Distance; 750 meter (.465 mi) swim, 20 kilometer (12.5 mi) bike, 5 kilometer (3.1 mi) run.” The most arduous is the famous Iron Man, “with .8 kilometer (2.4 mi) swim, 180.2 kilometer (112 mi) bike, and a full marathon: 42.2 kilometer (26.2 mi) 42 MHL MARCH 2014

run.” She added, “There are non-standard variations of triathlons, with two parts that are called biathlons, and include: Aquabike (swimming and biking only); and Aquathlon (swimming and running only). There’s also a Formula One triathlon (swim-bike-run combination in multiple groups); an indoor triathlon (pool swim, stationary bike, indoor track or treadmill run); and an off-road triathlon (swimming, mountain biking, and trail running), as well as pedal/paddle/run (bike, kayak, run). The Ultraman triathlon, is a three day triathlon covering 320 miles, and a winter triathlon, which includes some combination of cross-country skiing, mountain biking, outdoor-ice speed skating, and running.”

“A great website to find a triathlon to join is trifind.com. You can search for races by both state and by distance. Some popular Milwaukee area races include races in Pewaukee, Elkhart Lake, Waupaca, and Pleasant Prairie.”

Heller said, “For your first race, I would plan on at least 8-12 weeks of training time prior to the competition. You will want to train nearly daily; since you have essentially three sports plus transitions to train for. Training should include some “brick” days, where you practice two of the three disciplines back to back, to get used to how it feels to switch between them. If you are doing an outdoor race, you should also plan for time to practice swimming in open water, as that can be quite different than practicing in a swimming pool.”

“Races are generally divided into professional/elite and amateur categories. They are then divided by gender and into age groups in 5-10 year intervals. Most races have a wide span of age groups.”

One of the most popular, “The Iron Girl Athleta, a series of triathlons (formerly known as the Danskin Triathlon series) is for women only--the closest of these races is in Pleasant Prairie.”

“Paratriathlons,” Heller explained, “are for athletes with some form of physical disability, although I don’t personally know of any of these races in the area.”

Heller continued to differentiate, “Some races have a Clydesdale/Athena category, as well. Clydesdales are usually men over 220 pounds, and Athenas are usually women over 165 pounds. This allows heavier athletes to compete against people closer to their size, since size is considered an impediment to speed.”

Even in our inclement weather we can train for triathlons. Heller suggested that “Indoor cycling can be a replacement for biking outdoors in inclement weather. At Elite, we offer nearly 65 indoor cycling classes per week. We also have pools in three of our sports clubs.” Running, of course, can be done on a treadmill.

Heller offered a suggestion, “You don’t have to wait until June to participate in a triathlon. Many health clubs and community recreation centers have indoor or indoor/outdoor (indoor swim and bike, outdoor run) races during cooler times of the year. At Elite’s Mequon location, we will be hosting an indoor race on March 16 that is open to both members and non-members. Other nearby indoor races are held in Pleasant Prairie, Oshkosh, and Whitewater.”

In Heller’s opinion training is very important. “Obviously, you need to work on swimming, biking, and running. You will also need to practice transitions, or switching your body and race gear from one discipline to the next, since transitions are part of your time as well. Brick workouts (practicing two disciplines back to back) are essential for teaching your body how to switch between components. And, like any sport, you should also incorporate some flexibility and strength training into your routine to best train your body and prevent injury. A personal trainer or triathlon coach can help you set up the best training program for the race you will be doing.”

There are also training classes. “I can tell you that at our Mequon location, we usually do a small group training session entitled “Swimming for Beginner Triathletes.”

(Most beginners dread the swim portion the most.) This summer, we are planning to add in a full triathlon training program, staffed by two personal trainers who are also swim coaches, and a personal trainer who is also a cycling instructor and competitor.

We also plan to have Triathlon training in several of our other clubs as well.”

Heller offered advice for how to dress for a triathlon. “For the swim portion, a swim cap (usually given to you by the race, as different colors signify different age groups), goggles, tinted to block sun glare if in an outdoor race, and a swimsuit or wet suit, if in colder water; whether or not you are allowed to use one is race-specific.”

For the biking portion she suggested a helmet, which is usually required, bike shoes (optional) or running shoes with pedal clips, shorts, jersey, or t-shirt, water bottle, sunglasses.” It’s basically the same for the run. She added a cap or visor for this portion.

“Alternatively,” Heller said, “some racers choose to wear tri suits. These are garments that you can use through the entire race. They are made of a swimsuit-like material. The top is sleeveless, and the bottom is similar to a bike shorts with a lightweight pad between the legs, while still being comfortable for swimming.”

For more information on Triathlon training or entering Elite’s mid-March Indoor Triathlon, (the deadline for registration is March 13th) or to contact Jessica Heller for more Triathlon information, call 262-241-4250 at Elite Sports Club-Mequon, or go online to eliteclubs.com.

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It’s a good time to make your next move. Now that the weather has become warmer it makes it easier to get around searching for your next residence.

It’s a challenge to make the move to a new place after all the years you’ve spent creating and taking care of your current home. If you own your home and plan to sell you might want talk to your realtor about a Competitive Market Analysis so you can estimate a selling price. If you are renting and you need some advice on your move you can always find a moving coordinator to help you make the transition. Of course, many people simply choose to rely on family and trusted friends to help them make a move. You’ve spent your life helping them out, now it’s their turn to help you. We’ve put together some moving tips that should make your move easier.

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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.

Whether you are moving to a smaller home, apartment, or senior residence you need to downsize your possessions. Sort through your belongings and keep what you absolutely need. Go to the least used rooms and areas first. Sort only a few hours at a time to avoid being overwhelmed. At this time you should create a floor plan of your new living space showing each room and the placement of each piece of furniture. Take measurements of each room. Make a note of doors, windows, outlets. Take measurements of your furniture. Give the remaining items to family and/or friends. Think about having an estate sale, a tag sale or donating belongings to charities (many charities will pick up the items at your home). Keep in mind space limitations. Let family members know what you plan on taking with you. Make a schedule of the times when you expect to have family members, friends, or charities pick up the items. Clearly label all items, use colored stickers to mark what will or will not go to your new home. This will help you remember what goes where when you begin packing.

If you plan on selling your home it’s time to make minor repairs and note major repairs which you should report to your realtor. Small repairs make the home look well cared for and usually cost little time and money. These details make a difference in how the buyer views the home. Itemize cosmetic changes such as fresh paint or new carpets. The home looks ready to move into. Be sure to keep up the exterior maintenance of your home. Remove interior clutter. All of these tips create a favorable impression on a buyer. Renters make sure your apartment is clean and contact your apartment manager to discuss what time your apartment will be shown.

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Carla Alejo, Chair of the Milwaukee County Hoarding Task Force and Director of Catholic Charities’ In-Home Support Services We all hold on to something. Some of us collect things as a hobby, such as books, travel souvenirs or antiques. Others hold onto old bank statements or newspapers. Still others find it hard to let go of more mundane things, such as junk mail or brochures.

Over the course of a life, we collect a lot. In many cases, these tangible things are precious reminders of intangible memories.

But what happens when the stuff you own starts to own you?

More and more lately, we hear stories on television and in the media about everyday people who struggle to throw anything away, to the point where it fills up their house and makes living a normal life close to impossible. What can be done for these people and their families, who in many cases suffer in silence, or may not even realize they have a problem?

This is the question that the Milwaukee Hoarding Task Force hopes to address.

The task force is the first of its kind in Milwaukee. It works to help people with a disorder called hoarding. Hoarding is usually characterized by the inability to voluntarily get rid of large quantities of objects that would normally be considered garbage or worthless excess. The thought of letting go of this “stuff” causes such anxiety in the hoarder that it becomes an unimaginable task. Sometimes it takes the form of pets, with people taking in stray cats or dogs until they are overrun and unable to care for the animals properly. Other times, a love of books or clothes or may become an obsession, to the point where every inch of living space is covered by these objects. In most cases of hoarding, the sufferer becomes a prisoner to these things, which interferes with the cleanliness of their living space, their social life, and even their physical health.

The Milwaukee Hoarding Task Force is headed by a group of individuals from a variety of Milwaukee county neighborhood services. They are represented by members from organizations such as the health department, the Milwaukee Aging Resource Center, law enforcement, and other social service agencies. As a team, the task force works to raise awareness in the community and offers a host of local resources from which sufferers and their families can benefit.

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For older adults who are able to stay in their own homes with some help, personal care services can be the answer. A trained personal care worker can do household tasks such as laundry, light housekeeping, preparing meals and light housekeeping.

Caregivers can also run necessary errands and help with bathing, grooming and dressing.

Some nonmedical home care services will either match you with a qualified caregiver, or train the caregiver of your choice, - such as a friend or relative - to become your personal care worker. Your caregiver can help for just a few hours a week, or 24/7, depending upon your needs.

Personal care services that offer Medical Assistance Personal Care can also provide nurse-directed assistance with medically related tasks, such as using a Hoyer lift and medication assistance.

If you need a higher level of medical support, a licensed home health service may be the answer. These organizations offer skilled nursing care under a plan of treatment ordered by your physician. Home health services also can provide occupational, speech and respiratory therapies if that is part of your treatment plan.

Seniors who may be living with other family members or in a community-based residential facility (CBRF) can opt to socialize, participate in a wide variety of activities, including wellness programs, at day centers designed specifically for older adults. Usually, seniors attend day center programs when their caregivers are at work or need some time to take care of themselves.

Assisted living is another option for people who need some level of care monitoring services. An assisted living residence, usually an apartment, combines housing, personalized supportive services and health care for people who need help with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating, etc.) According to the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association, the state has more than 2,400 assisted living facilities.

Residents range from fairly independent seniors to those who have serious chronic conditions and disabilities.

A good source of information on residential options for seniors, including resources for care in your home or alternatives to living in your own home, is the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Website. Visit www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/bqaconsumer/assistedliving/index.htm for more information.

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“Ifying” “Ifying”

Well, here I am today in this time and place. Here I am. Right now. So why does my mind wonder and wander after hearing or thinking those two terrible letters?

What can I possibly see in those two letters that could override or trump where or who I am today?

Two letters. It’s not “Hi” which would mean that I met someone new today while being in this time and this place. “Hi” would mean an opportunity; a new door would be opened and connect me to this new person. Ahhh, alas, it seems that I prefer the other two-lettered word. Yes, you know it. I’ll give you a hint, it has two letters. It’s “if.”

“If” has a life and a lifetime all its own. It can live and breathe almost with as much power and potency as the present chair in which I sit. Yet the mind is a hard thing to control as though it has a mind of its own. My mind can even add four more deadly letters with the additional word “only.” Now I’m ready for a search-less,

worthless and futile backward journey that leads only to itself; in other words, it leads to nothing. “If only...”

“If only...?” Let’s just dump the “only” part and concentrate on the two-lettered word that freezes and holds my breath - “if.”

If only I took that job instead of the one I accepted then... (and now comes the three dots representing the unknown that reflect the unknown result of your un-chosen course.) See how this works?

It’s a magnificent work of our evolved species. We humans have the unusual

ability to look back and then choose a different direction or choice followed by romantically or foolishly filling in the unknown life that that unknown choice would have produced. (If you followed that then you’re as

crazy as I am.)

“That other boyfriend. Yeah, the one you dismissed in favor of your husband.

Yeah, he’s best friend. Look how your life would have turned out had you chosen him?”

“What if your mom took that other street that she likes to get to work instead of the street she took when her car crashed into another one and killed her.”

“In the ‘70’s, if you invested in IBM you’d have that yacht that no one else on the block has.” (I think it’s because we’re seven miles from the water?!)

We crazy humans even combine the missed past with our pretend future. “If I did X years ago I’d have Y now!” We have now completed our craziness by marrying our fake past with our artificial future.

The most convenient word we have at our disposal is comprised only two letters.

Convenient because we can’t do anything about our situation. It’s convenient because it’s safe, there is no risk in pretending a past, there is no investment in illusions.

A mere two letters summarizes our perceived present lives. “If.” “If only Jesus didn’t talk so much and did more.” “If only he jumped down from the cross to show us who he really was!” “If only he listened to his mom and made the Cana wine earlier.” “If only Jesus followed the rules to get what he wanted.” “If Jesus only told what he really meant instead of those silly, nonsensical; what did he call them ‘stories,’ no it wasn’t stories it was ‘parables.’ I mean, what if?”

“If.” Two haunting letters that haunt me each new day that I’m alive. Two letters that live in a imitation place within a fraud heart.

“Oh no! There was a social I wanted to attend this afternoon. I got all caught up in the “if” of the past that now I missed it. Oh well, back to my ifying.”

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Depart the Clubhouse at 9:45 am, and return before 3:00 p.m. $37.00. RSVP 3/10.

Book Club March 20, 2:30-4:00 p.m. March’s book is “March,” by Geraldine Brooks.

Lunch & Movie, “Closed Circuit” Wednesday, March 26, the featured movie is “Closed Circuit.” Noon lunch is $5.00 & 1:00 p.m. movie is free.

Enjoy lunch followed by a free movie. RSVP by 3/24.

SENIOR HOUSING DIRECTORY SPRING/SUMMER 2014

independent living

V Independent, Assited and Other Care

The Centennial 400 E. Centennial Dr. Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-762-7762 F: 414-571-5210 www.wimmercommunities.com

The Silvernail 2451 Silvernail Rd. Pewaukee, Wi 53072 262- 896-2100 F: 262-896-8952 www.wimmercommunities.com

One and Two Bedroom Apartments.

Includes Free Laundry, Underground Parking and Transportation to Grocery Shopping. Secured Lobby Entrance, Dining/Gathering Room, Craft Room, Wellness Center, Salon, On Site Banking, Fitness Room, Chapel, Country Store and a Monthly Calendar of Activities.

One and Two Bedroom Apartments.

Includes Free Laundry, Underground Parking and Transportation to Grocery Shopping. Secured Lobby Entrance, Dining/Gathering Room, Craft Room, Wellness Center, Salon, On Site Banking, Fitness Room, Chapel, Country Store and a Monthly Calendar of Activities.

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Bradley Manor 4527 West Bradley Road Brown Deer, WI 414-371-9590 Beautiful park like setting, conveniently located near senior center & senior meal sites. private patio or balcony & underground parking, heat, and water included ManorPointe Oak Creek Independent Senior Living 700 East Stonegate Drive Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-435-0450 manorpointeoakcreek.com Beautiful Retirement Community in Oak Creek Wisconsin ManorPointe Oak Creek Independent Senior Living community is located on the campus of Meadowmere Senior Living community in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

Silver Creek Village 2455 W Silver Spring Dr. Glendale, WI 53209 414-578-3612 414- 578-3620 silvercreek@oakbrookcorp.com One and two bedroom apartments with a beauty salon, exercise room, surface and underground parking, elevator access, patios, controlled access entry system, and a community room.

Algonquin Manor 5005 West Bradley Road Brown Deer, WI 414-357-7100

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very seriously

Spacious Apartments with heat and water included!

Grand entry with fireplace, library, exercise, community room and beauty salon

You don't need the Luck of the Irish to find a great senior community...we have great amenities, great people

Salon Fitness Room Craft Room Chapel Smoke Free

414.762.7762 400 E. Centennial Dr.

For those 55 and Better!

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Alexian Village 9301 N 76th St Milwaukee, WI 414-355-9300 V Alexian Village offers a variety of one bedroom, two bedroom or custom floor plan apartments, designed for our vibrant seniors who desire community living. What makes Alexian Village special is our emphasis on “wellness” which is focused on supporting our residents independence. If further care or services are ever needed in assisted living, rehabilitation, memory care or long-term skilled nursing care, then Alexian offers quality and compassionate services in its Village Square, The Courtyard or the Health & Rehabilitation Center .

Give yourself a break–call now!

414-977-5033

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*Income restrictions may apply

Senior Apartments with heat and water included. Professional on-site Management, Laundry room on each floor, Elevators access all floors, Controlled Acces Entry Small pets Welcome.

Enjoy a vacation, time off, or a business trip while we provide 24-hour overnight care for frail elderly, or adults 18 years or older with special needs.

262.896.2100

Hurry...Call today for a tour!

RiverBend Senior Apartments West Bend WI 262-306-0876 riverbend@oakbrookcorp.com

are there for you.

OAK CREEK

Bank Country Store Pet Friendly Activities Galore!

San Camillo is home to over 300 residents from varying backgrounds who share an exciting, secure and comfortable lifestyle. Daily opportunities for fine dining, busy calendars, transportation, and health and wellness services are framed by personal privacy and selfdetermination.

St. Ann Center’s 24-Hour Overnight Respite Services!

Included in rent...

Great On-Site Amenities

V Like a friendly small town community,

Caregivers!

and lots of LAUGHTER and FUN! Weekly transportation / shopping Underground Parking Cost of Laundry

San Camillo Retirement Community & Assisted Living at St. Camillus 10101 W. Wisconsin Ave. Wauwatosa Independent Retirement and Assisted Living 414-259-6333 www.stcam.com

Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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Reilly-Joseph Company 1661 North Water Street, Suite 509 Milwaukee, WI 53202-6377 414-271-5201 The Reilly-Joseph Company is a privately owned and operated apartment development firm, established in 1970.

The company operates apartment complexes in the communities of Menomonee Falls, New Berlin, Pewaukee and Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Premiere apartment communities are Village Square Townhomes, Apple Glen Apartments, Hunters Ridge Apartments & Townhomes, Stone Creek Apartments, as well as the award winning senior retirement community, Hawthorne Terrace in Wauwatosa.

Our philosophy is that a cheerful environment makes a cheerful resident. We pride ourselves in providing well-maintained buildings and superior service to our residents.

Greenbrook Garden Apartments 4955 S. Greenbrook Terrace #11104 Greenfield, WI 53220 (414) 282-5020 62 plus senior housing Community room, laundry facilities available 24 hour maintenance, community activities and more... small pets welcome.

Williamstown Bay 3400 East Ramsey Avenue, 414-481-8580 Affordable senior homes for seniors 55 and better. Come and enjoy spacious elegant living at Williamstown Bay. One and two bedroom apartments homes with new resource room, beautiful decorated community rooms, intercom entries and elevators, same floor storage and laundry. Walking distance to stores, clinics, pharmacy and restaurants. Heat included in select units, social activities and much more.

Tudor Oaks Retirement Community S77 W12929 Mc Shane Drive Muskego, WI 53150 414-525-6500 Contact Person: Judy Radish abhomes.net At Tudor Oaks we offer a senior lifestyle that reflects what’s important to you and customized to meet your idea of senior living at every life stage. From our beautiful apartment homes to assisted living and healthcare, Tudor Oaks offers the best in amenities, service and care.

Join us for lunch and a tour to experience what we call, Classic Senior Style!

Call Judy or Lorri at 414-525-6500 or visit us on line at abhomes.net/wisconsin.

Becker Property Services, LLC 11520 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon, WI 53092 262-240-9406 F:262-240-9729 BeckPropSvcs@aol.com www.beckerpropertyservices.com Becker Property Services is a privately owned and operated real estate firm specializing in consulting, development, and management of affordable multifamily housing, established in 1984.

The company currently operates 11 apartment complex in the communities of Cudahy, Mequon, Milwaukee, Waukesha, West Allis, and West Milwaukee. 8 of the apartment complexes provides affordable and accessible subsidized housing to low income senior citizens age 62 and older, 2 complexes provide affordable and accessible subsidized housing for the physically disabled, and 1 complex provides affordable and accessible housing for seniors age 55 and older.

We pride ourselves in providing safe, secure, well maintained, barrier free affordable housing for our senior and disabled residents.

Reilly-Joseph Company 1661 North Water Street, Suite 509 Milwaukee, WI 53202-6377 414-271-5201 The Reilly-Joseph Company is a privately owned and operated apartment development firm, established in 1970.

The company operates apartment complexes in the communities of Menomonee Falls, New Berlin, Pewaukee and Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Premiere apartment communities are Village Square Townhomes, Apple Glen Apartments, Hunters Ridge Apartments & Townhomes, Stone Creek Apartments, as well as the award winning senior retirement community, Hawthorne Terrace in Wauwatosa.

Our philosophy is that a cheerful environment makes a cheerful resident. We pride ourselves in providing well-maintained buildings and superior service to our residents.

Stoney Creek 1S69W14142 Tess Corners Dr Muskego WI 53150 414-422-4686 www.stoneycreekadultcommunity.com

1 and 2 bedroom floor apartments 24 hour security/underground parking Kitchen and Laundry appliances in unit Patios or balconies, free internet use, hair salon, fitness room, garden plots and workshop

Peace of Mind Services Title 19 & Pre- Arrangements Simple Cremation $595.00 (Excluding Cremation Permit & Fee)

Traditional Funerals $1,395.00 at your Church or Cemetery Chapel of your choice

Call for more details

414.453.1562

SERVING ALL OF WISCONSIN

PROFESSIONAL CARE WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH An affordable alternative serving the special needs of the elderly community. Our elderly living facilities provide a comfortable and charming homelike atmosphere.

Our Amenities Include: 24-Hour Service Staff 3 Meals Daily Housekeeping Services Assistance with Medications

Daily Activity Programming Peace of Mind of Resident & Family Private Accommodations Linen/Laundry Service

Nursing Services Personal Care Assistance Special Events, Tours, Trips R.N. Owner Operated

ST. JOHN’S MANOR

ST. MARY’S MANOR

812 Marquette Avenue South Milwaukee 762-2511

1313 Missouri Avenue South Milwaukee 762-8026

email: ellen@clcel.com

website: www.stjohns-marysmanors.com

How does your home bring you to life?

At Oak Park® Place, life comes to you.

With friendly neighbors, caring staff and plenty of choices. Seminars and activities with dedicated activity staff.

Fresh meals made by an expert chef.

Comfortable living spaces and spacious apartments with all the features you expect in a place to call home—and helping hands to provide support when needed.

Call (414) 292-0400 or visit oakparkplace.com to learn more about assisted living and specialized memory care services at Oak Park® Place.

Welcome home.

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1621 Rivers Bend Wauwatosa WI 53226 (414) 292-0400

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CHAI POINT 1400 N. Prospect Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 414-289-9600 www.jewishseniorliving.org

VMP Manor Park 3023 S. 84 St. Milwaukee, WI 53227 414-607-4322 vmpcares.com

A luxury high-rise apartment building overlooking Lake Michigan, Chai Point offers both beauty and service to older adults. Located in the center of Jewish cultural and community activities, you’re right where you want to be.

Choose a 1-, 2- or 3-bedroom apartment from a variety of floor plans.

VMP Trinity 7300 W. Dean Road Milwaukee, WI 53223 414-371-7316 vmpcares.com

SARAH CHUDNOW CAMPUS 10995 N. Market Street Mequon, WI 53092 262-478-1500 www.jewishseniorliving.org V A new and progressive senior living facility, the Sarah Chudnow Campus is built on 17 acres of meadow and wooded areas. It encourages an active and independent life style for older adults. Line in one of 41 elegant 1-, 2or 3-bedroom apartments with stateof-the-art amenities as well as access to a full continuum of care in a Jewish environment.

assisted living

Heriatage West Allis 7901 W. National Ave West Allis, WI 53214 414-302-9700 (Assisted Living) 414-302-0600 (Independent Living)

Oak Park Place 1621 Rivers Bend Wauwatosa WI 53226 414-292-0400 www.oakparkplace.com

V Walk through the doors of one of our

Assisted Living and Specialized Memory Care Services. Friendly neighbors, caring staff, fresh meals made by an expert chef, comfortable living spaces and spacious apartments. Helping hands to provide support when needed.

Assisted Living or Memory Care Communities and youwill immediatley sense the home-like and friendly atmosphere.

Choose between studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Our Memory Care Neighborhoods offer special care for the unique needs residents with Alzheimers Disease or related dementias.

Courtyard Senior Apartments 11505 W. Greenfield Ave. West Allis, WI 53214 414-479-0660 Spacious floor plans with generous closets, cupboards and in-unit storage Heat, water, sewer, and rubbish removal included Fully equipped kitchens with refrigerators and ovens Air-conditioning units provided in each residence Jackson Crossing N168 W22022 Main Street Jackson Wi 53037 www.jacksoncrossings.com 262.993-2838 Independent Apartments Supportive Care Assisted Living Memory Care 52 MHL MARCH 2014

VMP is a senior healthcare community that provides a full continuum of care, including independent living apartments, assisted care, nursing care, short-term rehabilitation services, physician clinics, and ventilator care. VMP’s Life Care program guarantees residents priority placement and lower rates as they move through the continuum, regardless of their health and financial conditions. Monthly rental options are also available. VMP’s Senior Community Club is open to residents and community, offering in-house events, classes, and off-campus trips.

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Elizabeth Residence 9279 N Port Washington Rd Milwaukee, WI (414) 352-4663 www.elizabethresidence.com Elizabeth Residence and Ramsey Woods Residence are a family owned and operated enterprise with over 20 years of experience in senior care. Our philosophy is “Aging in Place”. Our Residents are treated with caring, loving support, and understanding. We are a family, and this is so much more than a job. Our communities strive to provide the professional services surrounding the healthcare of our Residents while emphasizing the personal touches found in any loving home. We are proud to be part of a management and care team that has been 20 years in the making. On behalf of our family, we’d like to welcome you and your family to become a part of our Assisted Living community. Join us, and let the Elizabeth Residence and Ramsey Woods Residence be your new place to call home.

Ellen’s Home South W150 N11127 Fond du Lac Avenue Germantown, WI 53022 262-250-9800 elaine.ellis@ellenshome.com www.ellenshome.com You’ll be comforted by the tranquil atmosphere that you feel when you walk through the door of our award winning home. We offer single rooms with private baths and beautiful suites to accommodate two people.

The residents can view the wildlife from the surrounding woods and pond from our enclosed outdoor patio or their own room. Our southern location in Germantown is truly mother nature at its finest. We care for people at different cognitive and physical levels due to the many challenges faced by our aging population.

www.cardinalcapital.us Ellen’s Home of Port Washington 1800 Granite Lane Port Washington, WI 53074 262-268-9555 ext. 1# sheri.mondloch@ellenshome.com www.ellenshome.com

Independent Residences Serving The Needs Of Our Communities

You’ll feel right at home when greeted by the friendly staff and warm atmosphere at Ellens Home in Port Washington. It is located in a fairly remote area next to a church surrounded by farm fields with a pond that attracts wildlife for all to enjoy.

We care for residents with cognitive and physical impairments at many levels and provide a safe and secure environment to ensure a happy fulfilling life.

Meadowmere Assisted Living Community 2330 S. 54th Street West Allis, WI 53219 414-615-7100 www.meadowmerewestallis.com msteinbrenner@5sqc.com Meadowmere offers spacious apartments which you can personalize with your own furnishings and decorations.

Experience our Healthy Generation Recreation Programs which include outings to area shows and restaurants. “Brain Fitness” programs are designed to be fun while keeping your mind active and alert. Join us in table games, entertainment, glee club, drama club and arts and crafts groups. Pets are welcome, too! We invite you to have lunch with us and a personal tour. Meadowmere is located within the Mitchell Manor Senior Living Community in West Allis, Wisconsin.

Our apartment home communities provide a caring staff, friendly neighbors, & plenty of comforts of home.

Cardinal Capital Management is committed to equal housing opportunity & we fully comply with the Federal Fair Housing Act

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Meadowmere Northshore Assisted Living Community 10803 North Port Washington Road Mequon, WI 53092 262-478-2200

Retirement Community • Spacious Independent Apartments • Assisted Living

Enjoy Living on the Lake

• Memory Care

N168 W22022 Main Street Jackson, WI 53037

(262) 993-2838

On Hwy 60 just East of Hwy 45

www.jacksoncrossings.com

Meadowmere Senior Living Community 701 E Puetz Rd Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-766-2100 www.meadowmereoakcreek.com rpergande@5sqc.com

Exceptional Living... .. Exceptional People

ALLIS

Care Center

EQUAL HOUSING

Meadowmere Northshore Assisted Living Community offers all the comforts of home and more. Our residents enjoy 24hour assistance with day-to-day tasks, in a setting that fosters independence.

We recognize that a person’s optimum health and well being are the results of caring for the whole person -- physically, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually and socially

9047 W. Greenfield Ave. West Allis, Wisconsin 53214 Phone: (414) 453-9290 Fax: (414) 777-7356

OPPORTUNITY

Respite Stays Skilled Nursing Services Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Services www.exceptionallivingcenters.com

At Meadowmere, you will always find the support you need to live well and enjoy all that life has to offer. From a variety of exciting activities, to fine dining, and a focus on wellness, Meadowmere is the perfect place to enjoy a health, happy retirement. Meadowmere Senior Living Community includes ManorPointe Independent Living, Meadowmere Assisted Living and Mitchell Manor Assisted Living. Our multiple levels of care allow a person to remain in our community as they age or their care needs change.

Contact us at Meadowmere to set up a tour and learn more about our wonderful community today!

rehabilitation Waukesha Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center 1810 Kensington Drive Waukesha WI 53188 262-548-1400 www.waukeshasprings.org A personalized rehabilitation experience that will get you better and get you home, as quickly as possible.

Allis Care Center 414-453-9290

We strive to make you feel at home in every way possible because home is more than just a list of amenities... it’s about life on your terms.

414-649-2888

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Allis Care Center is a full-service nursing facility offering rehabilitative care, longterm care, skilled nursing and Alzheimer’s care. Our specialized approach is designed to help each resident achieve the highest level of independence possible. We deliver the most comprehensive care available by providing for the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of our residents. Our goal is to serve our residents on an individual basis in the best possible way and to provide a living environment that offers comfort and safety. surance plans. We encourage you to visit us at 9047 W. Greenfield Avenue, West Allis, WI 53214 or call us at 414453-9290 for more information.

senior services Captel Captioned Telephone captel.com 800-233-9130 Ideal for people with some degree of hearing loss, the Captioned Telephone, or CapTel, works like any other telephone with one important addition: It displays every word the caller says throughout the conversation. CapTel phone users can listen to the caller, and can also read the written captions in the CapTel’s bright display window.

Clement Manor 3939 S 92nd St. Greenfield WI 53228 414.321.1800 www.clementmanor.com Short-term comprehensive and customized approach to medical and physical needs, Primary Team Model: Licensed nurse and certified nursing assistant providing direct care, Expanded insurance contracts, Private rooms available

Wisconsin Parkinson Association 945 N. 12th Street, Suite 4602 Milwaukee, WI 53233 800-972-5455 or 414-219-7061 www.wiparkinson.org The mission of the Wisconsin Parkinson Association is to expand medical professional and public awareness and understanding about Parkinson disease that will lead to maximum support, the best individual health care, assistance for caregivers and families, and increased funding for research. Among the WPA’s programs and services are information and referrals for help with treatment, assisted living or care facilities, and allied health professionals; education conferences, symposia, workshops, and printed information; free screenings; support groups; and raising funds to support Parkinson disease research.

Allied Senior Services 7421 W. Becher Street 414-545-7878 www.allied-senior-svcs.com Contact: AnnaMarie Allied Senior Services has been doing business since 1989. We have been endorsed by many large groups and their leaders. Allied Senior Services is a full service insurance agency handling many types of insurance from several companies. We meet your individual needs by shopping for the best product and the best price. Independent representatives, located in various areas of the state, provide excellent, convenient service for you.

Peace of Mind Services 414.453.1562 Simple Cremation, Traditional Funerals Serving all of Wisconsin Midwest Audiology Center, LLC 4818 S76th Street Greenfield 414-281-8300 Dr. Douglas Kloss Quality Hearing Healthcare Services Cosmetically appealling designs availavle. Offering the latest hearing aid technology asales and service.

Christian Family Solutions W175 N11120 Stonewood Drive Germantown, WI 53022 262.345.5530 christianfamilysolutions.org The Christian Family Solutions home care program provides non-medical homemaker/companion and personal care services to seniors, disabled individuals, those recovering from surgery or a chronic illness, and new or expectant mothers.

Older Adult Services’ Care Management Program 414-390-5800 www.jfsmilw.org 1300 N. Jackson Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202 5800 N. Bayshore Drive, Suite B215, Glendale, WI 53217 Older Adult Services care management provides an individualized program to help older adults and their families deal with the issues of aging. It is designed to meet the needs of older adults and their families, including personal independence, health, social connectedness, nutrition and psychological well being. The care management team emphasizes compassion, quality and affordability and the program is open to all faiths and organizes specialized care plans and acts as a liaison for families separated by distance.

Community outreach programs related to caregivers and older adults are available upon request.

Midwest Senior Select, Inc. 11518 N. Port Washington Rd. Mequon, WI 53092 414-241-3662

Interfaith Older Adult Programs 600 W. Virginia Avenue - Suite 300, Milwaukee, WI 53204 414-291-7500 interfaithmilw.org

On The Go Mobility 7289 N Teutonia Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209 414-228-7100 www.onthegomobility.com

A leader in older adult and caregiver services in Milwaukee since 1975.

We make a difference in the lives of thousands of older adults, caregivers and volunteers every year: We connect adults 50+ with opportunities to share their expertise, experience and talents to build stronger, connected communities.

We provide resources, services and solutions to ensure that older adults continue to live independently in their own homes.

To learn more call 414 220-8686 or visit online at interfaithmilw.org.

Contact On The Go Mobility for your Stair Lifts, Lightweight Scooters, Wheelchairs, Platform Lifts, Ramps, and Chairlift

Zounds Hearing Aids 15280 Bluemound Rd. Elm Grove, WI 53122 262-395-4421 Our hearing is integral to keeping us connected with the world around us, and to those we love. At Zounds, we truly understand the impact hearing loss has on quality of life and overall wellbeing.

MCFI 414-937-2030 New Health Services Home Care serves older adults and individuals with disabilities who want to remain living independently in their own homes. Our professional interdisciplinary team works with clients and their families to improve quality of life. Customized care plans may include medication and health monitoring, personal care, homemaking, transportation, shopping assistance, companionship, respite care and assistance with moves and relocations. For family members who need to arrange for quality care from a distance, NHS Home Care can be your on-site provider and coordinator. For more information or to arrange a consultation, call (414) 937-2030 or visit www.mcfi.net.

At Midwest Senior Select, Inc. We understand that finding the best affordable Health or Life insurance protection plan can be confusing, frustrating and expensive, especially as we get older.

That’s why we’ve done the “Homework” for you Representing Selected Major Insurance Companies For Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, Long Term Care, Final Expense Life, Annuities, Under 65 Major Medical Plans, Health Or Life For Under 65.

*Ends March 31, 2014

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