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December Note 25 years and we just keep going. I love this paper. I have put in my blood, sweat and, yes, even a few tears to make this paper what it is today. To all the contributers and advertisers over this many years, I really want to show my gratitude for you. To Marlys Lewis who I have always said from the begining made this paper. And you the readers! Thank you for picking us up, giving feeback and making this possible . Thank you and thank you again. I can’t say it enough. Sending Love to all. What a great way to

start this month! I also wanted to thank my husband and kids for dealing with me during numerous deadlines and working nights that can go to four in the morning. I try to be as present as I can be and never miss a dinner with you all. Thank you to our printer who has had to wait for the files until the absolute last minute and being patient with me. Thanks to all my friends who have supported me. This paper is a huge part of my life and when I say I love my life, I mean it. Thank you all again. I sincerely hope you all had a successful kickoff to the holiday season. I have been having the best time decorating and trying out new recipes for the upcoming big family festivities. What a cold November we had. As the colder weather kicks in we all tend to stay in and lose some of our regular workout routines. This December our family will be spending a lot of our time in Madison. Christmas in the square, ice skating and ringing in the new year with our kids thanking us for letting them stay up til midnight. I hope you have a wonderful holiday planned as well. It seems when I talk to my friends about their holiday plans, they seem to be so stressed out about what gift to get who and juggling time between families. My holiday is so simple. A tree, a meal (I love cooking, no stress there), and the infamous Elf on a Shelf is back this year playing all her little tricks. So, think of the happier things. Holidays are supposed to be about happiness not stress. We have an excellent issue this month! We have our annual gift guide as well as great articles to help you cope with all the holiday and winter stress. For our lovely senior readers, we once again have great articles on moving. I hope everyone will enjoy the holiday season and don’t over indulge on too many sweets or other fine holiday goodies. See you in 2018! Cheers to another 25 years! -Amanda Lewis

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While Speaking of family, I try to keep mine active throughout these cold months. directories. fat, specifically saturated fat, has been blamed for increasing your risk of diabetes My children are taking a Tae Kwon Do class 4 times a week. I encourage you Stay healthy! and heart disease, research shows that carbs may actually be the culprit. to try to ďŹ nd something to keep your children active and social. Wheather its -Amanda Lewisin the journal PLOS challenges the theory that A controlled-diet study published gymnastics, dance, sport or just running around in circles, staying active keeps dietary saturated fat is bad or a contributor to heart disease. With that being said, the body and mind healthy and developing. there is an association between saturated fatSunday in the blood and heart disease. To us adults with Super Bowl and myself hosting the monthly Saturated fats Bunco get together this equals food, food and even more food. 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RIGHTSIZING “WAIVING THE MAGIC WAND” When it comes to moving, wouldn’t it be nice if there was a magic wand to make things simple? Your favorite furniture and boxes would reappear at your new apartment to be placed and unpacked. Anyone who has moved before knows the process can be overwhelming, and many people dread it. The following suggestions can help you work some “moving magic”—and even enjoy—an upcoming move. First, come to terms with the fact that you are moving and look at this transition as another chapter in your life. Try to enjoy the process by bringing laughter and fun into it. As a result, you will experience more energy. Although you may be familiar with the term “downsizing,” decide instead to think about your new adventure as “rightsizing.” If you have lived in your home for forty or fifty years, you now have to deal with forty or fifty years of accumulated possessions. Perhaps the kids have moved out and now you are an empty nester. The stairs may be too hard to climb or the yard may seem too big to care for. Whatever your situation, you may be overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn for help in lightening your load. This situation is familiar to us at Universal Services, as we are often greeted by customers in tears. These emotions are normal; take a deep breath and embrace the moment. Once you are committed to moving, the next step is to begin your rightsizing process. Remember that “the key to a successful move and rightsizing is organization.” As you begin, start with a room and finish it. As you sort, utilize Universal Services’ method, known as “Five Homes for Everything You Own.” 1. Your New Home: Items to keep. Obtain the floor plan for the place you are moving into. Think carefully about the items you are taking and if they will fit into your new space. Take only furniture that will fit the scale of each room. Doing so will help you realize how much space you truly have available for other furniture. 2. Family and Friends: Items to give away. Organize a family get together and

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Many dementias symptoms start out slowly and gradually get worse. The signs are subtle and come and go in the early stages. This means that symptoms may not be noticed or taken seriously by family and friends Some signs that there may be problems: *Forgetting names of family and important events (especially if recent) *Frequent falling *Staring *Losing empathy, being insensitive to the feelings of others *Word problems; not finding the right word, replacing nouns with “it”, “that thing”, “stuff”, etc. *Problems with organizing and planning *Obsessive, ritualistic behaviors *Uncharacteristic behaviors: being sad all the time, rude, anxious, loss of interest in previous hobbies, activities, or friends *Easily frustrated, blames others *Money and number problems *Illness, medication interactions or depression are some conditions that mimic symptoms of dementia. Only a doctor can diagnosis if it is dementia or another condition. Having a full medical workup can treat a medical condition or determine if it is dementia. WHAT KINDS OF TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR COGNITIVE DECLINE? There is currently no cure for dementia but there are non-drug and drug treatments which can help with slowing the symptoms of dementia. Brain stimulation can help slow the progression, especially early in the disease. Engaging in activities that are creative or make a person think such as word games, matching, or learning new information are valuable as long as the person doesn’t get frustrated because it is too difficult for them. Socialization is important to remain engaged. Isolation can be decreased with visits from family and friends, attending events, going to senior centers, or connecting with others Facebook or Skype. They saythrough it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for many, the holidays can Exercising 30 minutes a day times week, eating diet,who and may managing be lonely and sad at times.This5 can bea especially truea healthy for seniors have chronic diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure can help slow the endured the loss of a loved one, or are experiencing physical or emotional progresdifficulsion.that make it hard for them to recapture the joy of holiday seasons past. The cold ties Decrease routinesto and environments. Stress doesn’t cause deweather and stress shorterwith daysfamiliar can contribute their sense of melancholy. mentia, but can worsen the symptoms. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for holiday depression, there are some Medication may help improve mental function, mood, or behavior. For some, the things that might help. drugs donepezil (Aricept), tacrine (Cognex), rivastigmine and galantamine Often, one of the best gifts to give a senior is quality (Exelon), time together. Offering to (Razadyne) are helpful to delay some of the symptoms of mild to moderate demen-a help write holiday cards together, inviting them over to decorate or just spending tia. Memantine (Namenda), may be prescribed for treatment of moderate to severe few hours reminiscing can go a long way toward boosting their morale. Alzheimer’s Disease. Antidepressants, antianxiety, and antipsychotics may be If your senior is no longer able to participate in certain holiday traditions,pretry scribed to treat depression, excessive modifying them or creating new anxiety, or hallucinations. ones. For example, they may not be able to stand on their feet as long as they used to for holiday cooking and baking, but they can stay seated to decorate cookies. Help a senior in your life set up Skype or FaceTime to connect with faraway relatives and friends over the holidays. Sometimes, helping others is the best way to help ourselves. If a senior you know is feeling blue over the holidays, encourage them to do something in the community, such as visiting other seniors who may be isolated this holiday season, sending cards to deployed military personnel, or reading at a local school. Here are some other ways that seniors can give back. While many seniors will benefit from spending time with loved ones and participating in holiday activities, sometimes they just need a little space. Try not to push it if your senior is sending a clear message that they don’t want to do something – even if you think it will cheer them up. Instead, try to meet them where they are… or at least halfway. For more information about senior’s physical and mental health, helping seniors lead healthier lives in general or about caring for yourself while caring for a loved one, please call Home Instead Senior Care of Milwaukee at (414) 2399605.

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Eye MDs Offer Sight-Saving Tips Is your vision as good as you think?

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Or, are you risking your ability to see life to the fullest—now and in the future?

Medical optometrist David Scheidt, OD, advises that people contact an eye care specialist for an evaluation if they experience any of the following concerns:

“Oftentimes, when I tell a patient that they have a serious eye condition like glaucoma or macular degeneration, they'll respond with ‘But, I can see fine’ or ‘I haven't noticed anything wrong with my eyes,’” reports Mark Freedman, MD, senior partner at Eye Care Specialists, an ophthalmology practice that has overseen the care of 130,000+ area residents. “Unfortunately, whether the person is in denial, didn't notice, or actually has no symptoms, the outcome is just the same. Early diagnosis and treatment are the only ways to prevent unnecessary vision loss.” Brett Rhode, MD, experienced cataract surgeon and partner at Eye Care Specialists, explains, “What most people don't realize is that vision problems in one eye can often be masked by the ability of the other eye to compensate. Or, changes occur so gradually that they go unnoticed. For example, with glaucoma, loss of peripheral (side) vision slowly creeps in until it creates a ‘tunnel’ effect. And, with cataracts, many people don't realize how much they've been missing until the cloudy lens is surgically removed and replaced with an implant. Then they exclaim how much brighter and more colorful everything is or how much easier it is to recognize faces or see the TV.” While loss of vision may make for amusing “Mr. Magoo”type anecdotes, it can also lead to issues that are no laughing matter, like increased risk of car accidents, depression and institutionalization. For example, decreased vision has been linked to an increased risk of falling, which often causes more serious concerns, including hip fractures, the need for canes, walkers and/or nursing home care, and complicationrelated death. “Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are key to maintaining independence and quality of life. For example, when a patient’s vision has diminished with age and a new eyeglass prescription doesn't do the trick, we often find that cataracts are the cause of the problem and, in most cases, surgical removal and replacement with a lens implant is a relatively easy and painless solution,” notes Daniel Ferguson, MD, who utilizes both standard and advanced capability lenses.

■ Loss of vision

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■ Sensitivity to light and glare

■ Continual eye redness

Questions to ask your eye care specialist Ophthalmologist and continuing education lecturer Michael Raciti, MD, encourages patients to make themselves informed partners in their eye care. He suggests asking questions, such as: ■ What is my visual acuity (on the 20/20 scale)? ■ Do I have any eye diseases or disorders? ■ What caused my condition? Is it hereditary? ■ How will this condition affect my vision ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

and lifestyle—now and in the future? What kinds of tests do I need? Why? When? What is the best medical/surgical treatment for me? Should I watch for any symptoms and notify you if they occur? When will treatment start, and how long will it last? What are the risks, side effects, benefits & success rates for treatment? Are other treatments available? Are there foods, drugs or activities I should avoid? If my vision can’t be corrected, can you refer me for low vision resources and rehabilitation services? If I need to take a medication, what should I do if I miss a dose? Would diet, exercise or other lifestyle changes improve my condition? Would vitamin and mineral supplements be helpful?

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HELP KEEP THE TWINKLE IN FAMILY MEMBERS’ EYES By Cheryl L. Dejewski In the much-loved movie “A Christmas Story,” Ralphie sets out to convince the world that a Red Ryder BB gun is the perfect gift. “You’ll shoot your eye out!” was the response he received from his parents, teacher and even Santa Claus himself. It’s one of the funniest and most memorable quotes from this Christmas classic because we’ve all heard it or a similar “You could lose an eye” comment throughout our childhood. Unfortunately, however, what may seem to be an annoying or silly warning becomes a fateful reality for too many people. Toys, including some seemingly innocuous ones, and sporting equipment are responsible for thousands of eye injuries to children every year. But an amazing 90 percent of these injuries were preventable. That’s why ophthalmologists across the country are urging Americans to honor December as “Safe Toys and Celebrations Month.” “Safety should be the top priority on holiday shopping lists for children in order to help prevent a joyous celebration from turning into a tragic occasion,” states Mark Freedman, MD, senior partner at Eye Care Specialists ophthalmology practice. “Keep in mind a child’s ability rather than just age when searching for the perfect gift.” As an example, a one-year-old generally likes to lug, dump, push, pull, pile, knock down, climb, empty and fill. Suggested ideas for toys therefore include push-andpull objects, blocks with rounded corners, and stable ride-ons with four low wheels. Sturdy cloth or plastic books are recommended to stimulate the child’s interest in identifying objects by pointing. Safety considerations include buying objects that are strong enough for the child to stand on or in, and avoiding anything with sharp points, small pieces or parts that can pinch or trap fingers, toes and hair. With older children, your gift-buying habits should also be a careful balance between a child’s wants and his or her safety needs and those of his siblings. Children often fill their wish lists with highly advertised, but potentially dangerous items. For example, projectile toys, chemistry sets, dart games, bows and arrows, tools and electrical toys should be avoided for any child under the age of 12, unless the item will be used under adult supervision. The U.S. Consumer

Product Safety Commission reports that bicycles, balloons, swings, BB and pellet guns, sports equipment, flying toys, crayons and chalk, science sets, and cosmetic kits are the toys most likely to be involved in eye injuries. “If you are giving sports equipment, you should consider including protective eyewear with polycarbonate lenses with the gift,” says Brett Rhode, MD, Head of Ophthalmology at a Milwaukee-area medical center. “About 30,000 sports-related eye injuries occur every year, and the majority of those injured are children and adolescents. However, 90 percent of these injuries could have been avoided if the victim had worn protective eyewear.” Toys aren’t the only injury-causing culprits during the holidays. Corneal abrasions from pine needles are another common eye injury during the holidays. Daniel Ferguson, MD, ophthalmologist and father of two children, says, “It’s especially important to keep an eye on tiny visitors who are apt to be crawling around and under the tree while opening or playing with their presents. Mom and Dad should also be careful when setting up and decorating the tree.” “If you or a family member accidentally pokes or scratches an eye with a tree branch, you should seek immediate medical treatment. This is to make sure that no further injury has occurred to other parts of the eye and to prevent serious infection from occurring in the area of the scratch,” adds Daniel Paskowitz, MD, PhD, a local eye surgeon. Ophthalmologist Michael Raciti, MD, points out that eye injuries can come from more than just inanimate objects. “We sometimes see patients who have been poked in the eye by babies and small children.” Raciti suggests, “You should take extra precautions when holding a child who may not be familiar with you or who may be overly excited by all of the holiday activities. To help prevent an accident, try holding the child with one arm and using your free hand to hold or play with their hand that is nearest your face.” Improper opening of champagne or sparkling wine bottles causes another common injury at this time of year. Optometrist David Scheidt, OD, explains, “A champagne cork can become a potentially blinding missile. The cork is just small enough to bypass the facial bones that normally protect our eyes from larger objects. The impact of a popped cork can cause painful surface damage or even interior damage which may lead to blindness.” To prevent turning a celebration into a tragedy, always open corked bottles with proper caution. Never point the bottle top in the direction of anyone’s face, including your own. Keep the beverage chilled since the cold reduces the chances of the cork popping unexpectedly. Always place a towel over the entire top and tilt the bottle at a 45-degree angle away from yourself and others. By following these simple suggestions (or seeking immediate medical attention in the unfortunate event of an accident), you can be sure to keep a joyous twinkle in your family’s eyes that lasts throughout the New Year. FREE BOOKLETS & INFORMATION The doctors quoted in this article are from Eye Care Specialists, an ophthalmology practice. They have published and distributed more than 1 million copies of educational booklets and handouts on common eye concerns and topics, including cataracts, diabetes, dry eyes, glaucoma, macular degeneration, low vision, when to have your eyes checked, what foods to eat for your eyes, safety tips for driving in the dark and snow, etc. Call 414-321-7035 for FREE copies or to schedule an appointment for a thorough eye screening (usually covered by insurance or Medicare) at their offices in downtown Milwaukee, Mayfair Road across from the mall, or 102nd & National Avenue. They also offer information at www.eyecarespecialists.net.

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My technician was amazed by this. But why? I hope I’m driving if I reach 92. As the population ages, society must find ways to adapt and our healthcare system faces unique challenges in this regard. There will be an enormous bolus of baby boomers turning 65 and we must understand how these changing demographics will alter our practice. To give you some sense of the scale here, there are 78 million baby boomers in the US and every day 10,000 turn 65. Over the last few decades, we are beginning to change our definition of “health.” Being healthy no longer means freedom from disease. It now encompasses every aspect of human well-being including the physical, the emotional, and the spiritual.

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I feel it is our job as doctors to think outside our organ system and view our patients as individuals as complex and unique as we are, with their own hopes, dreams, and fears. Too often, doctors see the world through the lens of their own speciality. Ophthalmologists spend their lives treating diseases of an organ approximately 24 mm wide with a volume of about 30 ccs. Within that small space lies the most remarkable anatomical structures in existence, in my opinion. Truly the universe in a grain of sand. But our patients are more than their eyeballs. I often hear my macular degeneration patients tell me their previous eye doctor told them “there’s nothing I can do for you.” If there’s one phrase I’d like banned from all of medicine, it’s “There’s nothing I can do for you.” Partly because it’s tremendously disheartening but mostly because it’s not true. There’s always something we can do and we figure out what that is by finding out who our patients are. Driving in particular is an activity that people give up with great sadness. It means a loss of independence - the sad inverse to getting a driver’s license which seemed like a ticket to freedom. Many of my patients ask me to fill out DMV forms so they can continue to drive. Often these folks, including my 92 year old, just want to be able to drive to the store a few miles away during daylight hours. Often they don’t even need groceries - they have those delivered - they just want their daily outing to socialize. How many of us know what it feels like to outlive our closest friends or even family members? Providing this little bit of solace is something I can do for my patients. The number of people with macular degeneration will only increase and these patients have unique needs. While it’s true that there are no treatments to reverse the effects of this debilitating disease on the retinal photoreceptors, there’s plenty we can do for people losing their vision. Providing referrals to low vision services, ride sharing programs, or volunteer organizations who read books to these patients or deliver audiobooks are just a few of the ways we can improve quality of life. That three word phrase, “quality of life,” is what doctors should focus on as we brace for the silver tide. People are remarkably adaptable and most just want to be able to do the simple things that make life worth living. Our most important job is to help them do that. So don’t be surprised if I pass you on the right when I’m 92. Actually, I really hope the car is driving itself by then and I can lay back and see the beautiful scenery through the window.

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FOODS TO AVOID WITH HEAD COLDS By August Mclaughlin Head colds, also called simply colds or “the common cold,” cause bothersome symptoms such as a runny nose, coughing, sneezing and sore throat, for up to two weeks. To prevent colds the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends good hand hygiene and keeping a distance from people with upper-respiratory infections. Once you have a cold, rest, hydration and over-the-counter medications may help reduce symptoms and expedite your recovery. If your symptoms are severe, seek medical guidance. Added Sugars Added sugars, such as cane sugar, brown sugar and corn syrup, add sweet flavor but few nutrients to foods. According to “Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide,” by Larry Trivieri, Burton Goldberg and John W. Anderson, consuming added sugars while experiencing a cold can hinder immune system strength, making it more difficult for your body to recover from the infection. Consuming foods rich in added sugars, such as regular soft drinks, candy, cakes and pie, also leaves less room in your diet for health-boosting antioxidant-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables. Although a modest amount of added sugars is unlikely to cause harm, choose natural, nutritious foods more often. Dairy Products Dairy products, though rich sources of protein, calcium and vitamin D, may worsen cold symptoms in some people. Milk doesn’t cause mucus. It can, however, make the mucus already present in your throat thicker and more bothersome. For this reason, limiting or avoiding dairy products until you’ve recovered from your cold may improve your symptoms. Avoid high-fat dairy products such as whole milk, high-fat cheeses and creamy sauces in particular for best results. Fatty Meats and Deep-Fried Foods Fatty meats -- such as organ meats, processed meats and porterhouse steak -and deep-fried foods, such as french fries, contain unhealthy saturated fat. They can also hinder digestion and immune system function when you’re faced with a cold, according to Trivieri, Goldberg and Anderson. Other fatty foods to avoid include potato chips, nachos, hot dogs, meat-and-cheese-topped pizza, fast-food breakfast sandwiches and burgers, fried chicken and fish filets, ham-and-cheese omelets, buttery garlic bread and red meat with visible fat. Caffeinated Foods and Beverages Caffeine is a stimulant that can heighten your alertness and, when consumed in excess, contribute to dehydration. Since staying properly hydrated and getting adequate rest are important factors in preventing and treating colds, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, limit or avoid caffeinated foods, such as chocolate and diet products and beverages designed to boost energy, such as coffee, black tea, iced tea, regular soft drinks and energy drinks. Sweetened caffeinated beverages may further exacerbate your illness. This article origianlly appeared on www.livestrong.com.

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STARTING THE NEW YEAR …. HAPPIER! By Shannon Muderlak The holidays are over, and as many people try to “make good” on their New Year resolutions, it is easy to see people still challenged in starting the new year “happy”: whether its due to economics, changes in family and lifestyle, more and more people tend to struggle with being “happy”. So, this year, I challenge you to take steps to make yourself “happier” in 2011. Here are some common tips shared by psychology experts to help clear away past negativity and get back on track for a fresh start in the New Year:

ONE. Clean your house. Sounds silly, but by simply getting rid of the old – and the clutter (both physically and metaphorically), you’re taking steps to clear off space for new beginnings. TWO. Take time to reflect. Think about what events took place in your life over the past year -- both the positive and negative elements. What was it that made the negative parts negative? Ask yourself, how can you move forward this year?

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THREE. Goal setting. Yes, make your resolutions for 2011, but these can be small or large tasks. Because this is your personal list, make it as ambitious as you want it to be. FOUR. Get rid of negative thoughts. Aim to stop reacting or thinking negatively to daily encounters, and ask at those times to look for the positive. FIVE. Breathe. Sometimes consciously taking slow, deep breaths is the best way to revitalize energy levels. SIX. Fresh look at your diet and exercise. Studies progressively show validity to the old homage, “you are what you eat”. Try to incorporate more vegetables and fruits in your diet, maybe starting slow with just one a day. Similarly, work towards incorporating 30 minutes of physical activity a day (it could be 10 minutes broken up in your day). Small steps like these can make a huge difference in how you feel, and with your overall outlook. So, see what steps make sense for you to incorporate. After all, what have you got to lose? Shannon Muderlak, MD, is a family practitioner. 14 MHL DECEMBER 2017

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By Kalpana (Rose) M. Kumar, M.D. Do you remember as recently as two decades ago how magical the holidays felt? I remember feeling an energy in the air. It wafted everywhere, in the streets, among people, even in stores. I called it ‘The Spirit of Christmas.’ Over the past many years, as we have become more progress and material-centric, that magical feeling, that ‘spirit’, has dissipated. Unless we make a conscious effort to incorporate it, it eludes us. Even then, it does not feel the way it used to. The superficial feeling of the collective container feels out of alignment with the sacred energy we once cherished during the holiday season. What happened to the ‘spirit’ of Christmas? As a physician, I have seen tens of thousands of people who have become sick due to the loss of meaning in their lives. Illness is merely a symbolic expression of the lack of this precise meaning. We have rejected the symbolic language of our body and replaced it with terms used mostly for war. We say ‘our body betrays us,’ but our body never relates to us through betrayal. Our body only delivers us a precise message through symptoms. Our work is to understand the meaning behind these messages. If we lack symbolic language, we fail to capture meaning and are left with merely our current language of fixing and war orientation. This is very common in health care today. The body is wise. It carries within it the ability to heal. This can be evoked when we seek to understand the meaning beneath our symptoms. I call this our ‘healing code’. Fixing symptoms is not the same as healing them. With symbolic language, we can understand the precise causes underneath our symptoms and our probability for physical healing increases. In addition, life grows richer and more meaningful. This perspective requires consciousness. I seek this level of depth in all aspects of my life. I call it the ‘spirit’ of my experience. It has offered me healing, resilience and assistance in widening the context of my experience of life, even in times of great suffering. Over the past few decades, our society has moved further away from the path of meaning than ever before. Meaning is elusive and can only be accessed through intent. It is at the heart of the Feminine Principle, what Jung described (1) as the ‘Self’, the Soul or the ‘being’ state in both men and women. This is where our feelings lie. Feelings are connectors to the Soul. The ego and the rational mind is in the realm of the Masculine Principle. It focuses on ‘doing’. Our state of being must be balanced by ‘doing’ for us to feel whole. While living this way, we are both productive and creative. Resilience is a by-product of this balance. In this place of balance, both product and process are honored and valued. Our society has assigned a disproportionate amount of value to money. Money is a by-product of efficiency. Corporations look for ways to short circuit process for efficiency, in order to generate profit. Today, a corporation’s success is only measured by its degree of profit. People are seen merely as commodities for this agenda. Their process is ignored. They are deceived into aligning with these values that violate their own. This destroys their sense of meaning. The corporations of Health care and Education are no exceptions to this way of functioning. Physicians, patients, teachers and students are sacrificed in the name of efficiency. The main goal of these corporaSPIRIT>>PAGE 17

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Performing 20 squats, lunges and/or push-ups is enough to warm up your muscles so that when you are outside in the cold, they are less likely to get pulled. It is also beneficial to wear layers of clothing so that you can keep your body warm, but able to remove or add a layer as necessary. Be prepared for anything! When traveling by car, bring your coat and make sure to keep a set of hat and gloves available in case of an emergency. Bring along a pair of rubber soled shoes and/or boots to help prevent falls on the ice and to keep your feet free of frost bite if you were to get stranded. There are always newer and better items being developed every day, everything from ergonomic shovels to new clothing material to help ward off most injuries that can occur during the winter season. These items may be worth the investment especially if you have had previous injuries that have left your body less than 100%. If you are recovering from an injury or have not taken any of the previous advice, it is always best to remember to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks during any winter activities. Don’t be afraid to ask for help! SPIRIT>>PAGE 15 tions is product. It is a mistaken assignment of value. When process is short circuited, the spirit of a vocation is cut off. We have all felt this. This is the root of work stress. This is where creativity no longer flows, and the sacred begins to die. This is also at the root of most of our illnesses today. It is where the Feminine Principle has been sacrificed. Our bodies simply inform us of this through our symptoms. We are the one’s betraying it, not the other way around, as we have been led to believe. The spirit of Christmas is no different. Our feelings affect the collective. When we align with corporate values of materialism we cut ourselves off from the spirit of the season. We lose sight of what Christmas means. The sacred is replaced with the mundane and profane. Economy replaces community, materialism replaces feeling. We must re-member the meaning of the holiday season. We must align with what is sacred. My husband and I recently decided to gift each other with experiences rather than stuff. We are no longer wrapping presents, using the holidays to support the economy or align with the stream of efficiency and product orientation. Our time is spent connecting with what is sacred – simplifying, minimizing, cooking, being, walking in nature, greeting the sunrise, practicing self-care. The Feminine is slow and deep. It restores our feeling of connection and comfort, health and balance. We have decided to celebrate Christmas in a way that connects us with ancient wisdom (2) that our ancestors honored for over 25,000 years. The spirit of the ‘birth of the No matter our physical age, it is always important to grow older with grace and sun’ which is a metaphor for self-realization, enlightenment and consciousness, is a sense of personal style. As we continue to find things that are important to us, what this holiday is truly about. Cultivating the sacred essence of this time is more perhaps this list can guide us. important to us than any materialism that accompanies it. This is a time for reflecEmbrace change. It is inevitable, so make change work for you to shape your tion, for taking inner inventory, for purification and a re-commitment to continued future. consciousness. Love yourself. Take good care of yourself. Take time for physical activity such as I invite you to reflect on the meaning of this holiday season and to dive deep into walking, exercise, yoga, etc. Invest time and effort into making your future bright the sacred essence of it. How can you participate in reviving the spirit of Christmas and healthy. without getting caught up in efficiency or productivity at the cost of Soul/Self? How Inside counts. Get healthy on the inside to help look healthy on the outside. Getcan you reconnect to the Feminine values of sacredness and being, community and ting proper sleep and eating right are crucial. connection, commitment to process, and a more conscious life? Nutritious choices. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Make sure you include Maybe this Christmas can be a new beginning, a new tradition for us; one of refoods rich in omega-3s in your eating plan, with tasty options like salmon, walnuts, newal of our true values that are sacred and align us with our true nature, not product flaxseed and more. oriented corporations. Maybe together we can breathe new life into this season and Negatives are no-no’s. Eliminate negativity from your thoughts. Focus on the awaken its sacred spirit, by honoring the sacred Feminine. 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Aromatherapy can enhance your physical and psychological well-being. Your sense of smell is a powerful thing. Smell has been linked to memory – have you ever caught a whiff of peppermint and thought of your grandmother? – and can even influence your mood. There are many who believe that harnessing your sense of smell can have a beneficial impact on your physical and emotional wellbeing. The application of this principle is a practice known as aromatherapy. What is aromatherapy? Aromatherapy – also known as essential oil therapy – is a form of alternative medicine defined by the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy “as the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the health of body, mind and spirit.” According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, essential oils have been used for more than 6,000 years for therapeutic purposes, including by the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, Indians, Romans and Greeks. The formal science of aromatherapy was founded by French chemist René-Maurice Gattefossé in 1928 after he discovered that lavender oil helped to heal a burn on his hand. By the 1950s massage therapists, doctors and other care providers were beginning to use the practice as well. Today, the oils used in aromatherapy are collected from various natural sources, including, but not limited to, leaves, flowers and barks. Most any part of plants can be used. Popular scents include lavender, peppermint, lemon, eucalyptus, frankincense, oregano and many more. A bunch of peppermint leaves sits on a wood table. Oil extracted from peppermint leaves can be used in aromatherapy. How is aromatherapy used? A common way that these oils are used is by inhalation through the nose – as is suggested by the term “aromatherapy.” This can be done by gently sniffing a bottle, introducing the scents into the air through a diffuser or burning incense. However, that is far from the only option. The oil can also be rubbed directly onto your skin or infused into lotions, bath salts and other beauty products. Some people even choose to add a few drops directly to a hot bath for an at-home spa experience. In a professional aromatherapy session, an aromatherapist, physical therapist, nurse or massage therapist will provide the oil topically or have you inhale it through an aromatherapy treatment. Massage is a common form of treatment in these sessions, as it allows the oils to be both inhaled and absorbed through the skin. Occasionally essential oils are also taken orally, usually in supplement form. Do not consume any of these oils, even in a pill, unless directed by a professional care provider. What are the benefits of aromatherapy? Aromatherapy has been used over the years for numerous purposes, ranging from the treatment of stress and minor scrapes to more chronic health problems, such as arthritis or migraines. Dr. Brent Bauer, writing for Mayo Clinic, reported that research has shown evidence for the following potential benefits: Anxiety and depression relief. AROMATHERAPY>>page 49

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HOW HIGH FREQUENCY HEARING affects your life. Why do I hear people but not understand them? One of the most common questions and biggest complaints I get in my office is why people can hear others talk to them but not understand the words they are saying. The answer to the overwhelming majority of these questions is high frequency sensorineural hearing loss. As we grow older, humans tend to lose a bit of our hearing. This loss of hearing due to age is called presbycusis . In the English language, vowels are low frequency sounds that bring power to our speech, but contribute less to understanding. Consonants are more mid and high frequency sounds that bring understanding to our language. It is very common to lose high frequency hearing sensitivity at a greater amount than we lose our low frequency hearing sensitivity. When someone has a high frequency hearing loss, they can hear low frequency sounds (vowels) louder than other sounds. This allows them to be alerted that someone is speaking to them, but since the high frequency sounds are missing or present at significantly lower levels, they cannot understand what is being said. An excellent example of this situation is the TV game show “Wheel of Fortune”. When all those blank spaces for letters appear on the screen, why do you think the vowels are so cheap? The vowels are cheap because they convey little meaning to the word. It’s only after you start placing some consonants into the spaces that you can figure out what the word is. People with untreated high frequency hearing loss are literally playing “Wheel of Fortune” all day long. The most effective treatment is hearing aid amplification that is used consistently all day long. The human brain is very powerful but is limited by the sounds that the ears let in. If you have a high frequency hearing loss, your brain is not getting that information and cannot make use of it to understand speech. Hearing aids can bring back those high frequency sounds and our brain will actually re-wire itself to begin using the high frequency sounds again. This “re-wiring” process can take several months to complete. The result is better speech understanding. If you find yourself asking others for repetition often, or you are turning up the TV/radio louder and louder, it is time for an audiological evaluation. If you or someone else you know is avoiding social situations because of poor hearing, please have them be evaluated by an audiologist. Hearing aids have come a long way over the years and most are now extremely sophisticated digital devices that perform quite well. Hearing aids make split second decisions on sound processing to deliver the speech signal the most appropriate way to the user. Every hearing loss is different and the hearing aids need to be programmed by a competent professional. It is strongly suggested that you see an audiologist when purchasing hearing aids. This article was written by Dr. Douglas Kloss, Audiologist at Midwest Audiology Center, LLC. 4818 S. 76th St., Suite 3, Greenfield, WI 53220. 414-281-8300

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Since many families are gathering for the holidays, local senior care experts are encouraging adult children to consider addressing any physical changes that may have occurred in their senior loved ones – changes that may indicate they need assistance. “The holidays are a great time to really observe and see how mom and dad are doing,” said Herb Beighley, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care® office serving North Milwaukee County. “Even if you’re met with some resistance when gently confronting a loved one about potential issues you may have observed during your visit, it is in both your and your loved one’s best interest to find a solution that can help keep him or her safe and independent at home.” Beighley recommends reflecting on the following signs that could threaten your loved one’s independence. • Pain. Does your mother now pull up a stool by the sink to peel the potatoes? Does she wince in pain when she bends down? If you noticed any red flags, gently ask her if everything is alright. Even if she tries to pretend she’s managing fine, consider helping her make a doctor’s appointment “just to be sure.” • Memory. Did your father have trouble recalling events from earlier in the day? Has he told you the same story over and over? You may want to keep a list of concerns to bring up with his primary care physician. • Depression. If you saw any hints of irritability, sadness or sleep difficulties, these could be signs of depression. Depression can be a problem for seniors and should be checked out by a doctor or mental health care professional if concerns exist. • Social Engagement. Ask your mother to tell you about her friends. Social seniors generally have a healthier and more optimistic outlook on life. If she doesn’t have a strong social network, look into community activities that she may enjoy. Be sure to address any concerns about mobility with your senior’s physician. • Safety. If your father has more difficulty walking, make sure he has a cane, walker or the proper support; remove throw rugs or other potential tripping hazards; and look into installing grab bars and no-slip strips where needed. • Housekeeping: As seniors experience declining health, they may have more trouble keeping up with the housework. If you noticed the house looked more unkempt than usual, consider senior care services that include light housekeeping. • Medication; Did you notice if your senior loved one is taking his or her prescribed medications at the appropriate time (e.g. mealtime or before bed) and if the pill box was organized? If he or she is not keeping a reliable medication schedule, you may want to look into home care services that offer medication reminders. For more information about Home Instead Senior Care, please visit www.homeinstead.com/315 or call (414) 882-5464. DECEMBER 2017 MHL 31

FIGHTING FLU THE NATURAL WAY Cold and flu season has arrived, which means the potential could be high for lots of sniffling co-workers and children who need to stay home from school. Vaccinations help many people stave off the flu, but a number of Americans also try an alternative approach, using nutritional supplements in their efforts to stay healthy. “Certain herbs, mushroom extracts and other natural compounds contain powerful antiviral properties,” says Naum Burman, the founder and researcher for BioLab Rx (www.biolabrx.com), a dietary supplement company. “Combine them together and you can get a natural boost to your immune system.” Such over-the-counter products as BioLab Rx’s Immune Super Plus do that by increasing the body’s natural defense cells, which are crucial to the body’s defense against bacterial and viral infection. “The body’s own immune system is probably our best defense,” Burman says. “But illness, stress, medical therapies, diet and lack of sleep can all compromise our immune system. That’s why it can help to give the immune system a boost.” He notes that it’s always important to check the ingredients, instructions and warnings for any over-the-counter supplement. Immune Super Plus, for example, is only for adults 18 and older and shouldn’t be taken by pregnant or nursing women. The flu season routinely takes a toll on Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control:

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• The timing of flu is unpredictable and can vary in different parts of the country and from season to season. Most seasonal flu activity typically occurs between October and May. Flu activity most commonly peaks in the United States between December and February. • It’s estimated that each year an average of 5 percent to 20 percent of the U.S. population gets the flu and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from seasonal flu-related complications. • Estimating the number of flu-related deaths can be difficult because death certificates don’t always specify flu as the cause. But there’s little doubt that flu seasons can be severe. The CDC, for example, reported that over a period of 30 years, between 1976 and 2006, estimates of flu-associated deaths in the United States ranged from a low of about 3,000 to a high of about 49,000 people. Some people, such as older people, young children, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. In addition to vaccines, the CDC suggests several preventive measures, such as washing your hands frequently, keeping a distance from those who are ill and staying home yourself if possible when you are sick. Burman says that supplements also provide an extra measure of prevention, and plenty of people apparently agree. The Nutrition Business Journal has reported that Americans spend well over $1 billion a year on supplements to help boost immunity and ward off cold and flu. Burman, originally from Europe, essentially was born into his interest in maintaining health through nature. He grew up in a family where herbs and natural cures were common and knowledge of herbs and their use was the norm. As an adult, Burman continued his research, traveling through Asian, European and Middle Eastern countries so he could gather herbal knowledge from cultures around the world. Armed with that knowledge, he founded BioLab Rx, which also produces natural products for hair loss, joint pain, migraine headaches and other conditions or ailments. “I thought this would be a good way to combine the wisdom of the ages with today’s newest technology,” he says. About Naum Burman Naum Burman is founder of and researcher for BioLab Rx (www.biolabrx.com), a dietary supplement company. Burman, originally from Europe, grew up in a family where herbs and natural cures were usual and knowledge of herbs and their use was the norm. He also spent years traveling through Asian, European and Middle Eastern countries, gathering herbal knowledge.

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Over a million Americans over the age of 65 will be relocating their place they call home within the next year. Moving can be extremely stressful the older we get. When moving into an independent or an assisted living facility moving is a great way to get a fresh start! A senior’s residence is a place of security. Moving out of the home you spent many years creating memories can be difficult emotionally. But you might want to look at moving into a senior community as a positive move. When we are young we can’t wait to explore new things and get away from the same old –same old. We want to start making memories and planting our roots. Why not think the same way. Look at a Senior Community as an adventure, something that might bring back the great memories from when you were young and getting back into the world out there. A senior community can be a great change. You can meet new people, get rid of all the hassles of house work, and have a easier retirement life. There are several types of residential senior communities to choose from, so you need to explore and find what is right for you. How does one determine which senior community would fit best with their needs? Temporary vs long term care: A senior’s needs are more practical by planning to move into a situation that is most likely to remain for many years to come. Independence: Can you and would you want to live on your own? Or would it be best to find a more service oriented residential facility? Needs for personal care: How much and what kinds of personal or “custodial care� are needed or desired? There are online needs assessment questionnaires to help determine this and then match the care needs with the right type of housing. Needs for medical care: If the senior has a chronic illness that necessitates special medical care, or ongoing services of medical professionals, independent living and even assisted living may not be suitable. Costs: Learn about the financial aspects of senior housing to determine what options are affordable for you. Walk through senior communities that seem suitable. Make a checklist of what each has to offer. Then make your own checklist of your needs and wants. Look over each list with a friend or family member they might have some helpful input to give. Seek guidance from professionals who are experts in senior communities. They can help with the process of identifying your goals and values, assessing your needs, determining what your financial situation will allow and suggesting what facility might be right for you. Seniors have so many choices to make when the search for senior communities. With so many senior housing options available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the different kinds of communities. It’s important to learn the differences between the many options and to assess your needs to make the right decision.

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EATING A HEART HEALTHY DIET In an effort to promote the health of Americans, earlier this year the American Heart Association (AHA) released new nutrition guidelines that makes eating and drinking a lot of items in the supermarket off limits due to their content of sugar and sodium. ADDED SUGAR The AHA recommends that added sugar intake be limited to 100 calories (25 grams, or 6 teaspoons) per day for women and 150 calories (37 grams, or 9 teaspoons) for men. One 12oz can of soda packs in 8-10 teaspoons of sugar. Added sugars are sweeteners that are used primarily in processed foods and beverages such as sodas, cereals, and desserts. This is not the same as natural sugars, which are naturally present in fruit and dairy products. The following are the top 3 sources of added sugar in Americans’ diets:

• Regular soft drinks: 33% contribution to total added sugar • Straight sugar and candy:16% • Cakes, cookies, pies: 13% Why the change? The average American eats 355 calories, 88 grams, or 22 teaspoons of added sugars per day, which is more than 100 pounds of sugars annually! There is sufficient evidence to link excessive sugar intake to the pandemic of obesity, high cholesterol and heart disease. The following are some tips to limit added sugar: • Eliminate soda and sugary drinks • Add sugar sparingly • Choose package foods with minimal added sugar • Choose unsweetened cereals • If any of these are among the first three ingredients, the food is sugarrich: brown sugar, corn sweetener, corn syrup, sugar (dextrose, fructose, glucose, sucrose), high fructose corn syrup, honey, invert sugar, malt sugar, molasses, syrup. SODIUM It has been well established that excessive sodium intake is linked to high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. An alarming 70% of Americans have pre-hypertension or hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure. Many experts believe that lowering daily consumption to no more than 1,500 mg of sodium daily would be an effective way to prevent or lower high blood pressure. Therefore, the American Heart Association guidelines recommend 1,500mg sodium daily for all Americans. Currently, the average American consumes 3,400mg sodium daily. 77% of the sodium that Americans consume comes from sodium added to processed foods by food manufacturers. AHA has made formal requests to the Food and Drug Administration and food manufacturers to reformulate their products to contain lower sodium amounts. To give you an idea of how easy it is to hit the 1500mg sodium mark: 1 teaspoon salt= 2,300 mg sodium and many frozen dinners and soups contain more than 2000mg sodium. The following are some tips to limit sodium: • Choose fresh or frozen instead of canned food items • Limit salty snacks like chips and pretzels • Select unsalted or lower sodium, broths, bouillons or soups • Learn to use spices and herbs to enhance taste of food • Don’t use the salt shaker, use the pepper shaker Lisa Grudzielanek, RD, CD

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WINTER WEATHER ALERT! protecting yourself and others WHEN WINTER TEMPERATURES DROP SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW NORMAL, STAYING WARM AND SAFE CAN BECOME A CHALLENGE When winter temperatures drop significantly below normal, staying warm and safe can become a challenge. Extremely cold temperatures often accompany a winter storm, so you may have to cope with power failures and icy roads. Although staying indoors as much as possible can help reduce the risk of car crashes and falls on the ice, you may also face indoor hazards. Many homes will be too cold—either due to a power failure or because the heating system isn’t adequate for the weather. When people must use space heaters and fireplaces to stay warm, the risk of household fires increases, as well as the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Exposure to cold temperatures, whether indoors or outside, can cause other serious or life-threatening health problems. Infants and the elderly are particularly at risk, but anyone can be affected. To keep yourself and your family safe, you should know how to prevent cold-related health problems and what to do if a cold-weather health emergency arises. The emergency procedures outlined here are not a substitute for training in first aid. However, these procedures will help you to know when to seek medical care and what to do until help becomes available. >What Is Extreme Cold? What constitutes extreme cold and its effects can vary across different areas of the country. In regions relatively unaccustomed to winter weather, near freezing temperatures are considered “extreme cold.” Whenever temperatures drop decidedly below normal and as wind speed increases, heat can leave your body more rapidly. These weatherrelated conditions may lead to serious health problems. Extreme cold is a dangerous situation that can bring on health emergencies in susceptible people, such as those without shelter or who are stranded, or who live in a home that is poorly insulated or without heat. >Hypothermia When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced. Prolonged exposure to cold will eventually use up your body’s stored energy. The result is hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature. Body temperature that is too low affects the brain, making the victim unable to think clearly or move well. This makes hypothermia particularly dangerous because a person may not know it is happening and won’t be able to do anything about it. Hypothermia is most likely at very cold temperatures, but it can occur even at cool temperatures (above 40°F) if a person becomes chilled from rain, sweat, or submersion in cold water.

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WHAT’S THE CONNECTION BETWEEN HEARING AND COGNITIVE HEALTH? A more recent study found that cognitive abilities (including memory and concentration) declined faster in older adults with hearing loss, as compared to older adults with normal hearing

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Doctor checking a patient’s earsHearing loss occurs in approximately one in three people age 65 to 74 and nearly one in two people age 75 and older in the United States, making it one of the most common conditions affecting older adults. Last year, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released Hearing Health Care for Adults: Priorities for Improving Access and Affordability, a report that highlights the importance of hearing health to communication and overall quality of life, and proposes recommendations to increase the availability and affordability of hearing health care. NIA-funded research has indicated that hearing loss may impact cognition and dementia risk in older adults. A 2011 study found that older adults with hearing loss were more likely to develop dementia than older adults with normal hearing. In fact, there was a relationship between level of uncorrected hearing loss and level of dementia risk: mild hearing loss was associated with a two-fold increase in risk; moderate hearing loss with a three-fold increase in risk, and severe hearing loss with a five-fold increase in risk. (Lin et al., 2011). Furthermore, a more recent study found that cognitive abilities (including memory and concentration) declined faster in older adults with hearing loss, as compared to older adults with normal hearing (Lin et al., 2013). These observations by scientists raise the question: can cognitive decline and/or dementia onset be slowed or stopped by correcting hearing loss? Trial launched to test hearing intervention impact on cognitive decline The NIA has recently funded the Aging, Cognition, and Hearing Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE) clinical trial led by Drs. Frank Lin and Josef Coresh at Johns Hopkins University to examine the potential benefits of hearing rehabilitation. ACHIEVE will recruit 850 cognitively normal adults aged 70-84 with hearing loss from four locations (Hagerstown MD, Jackson MS, Minneapolis MN, and WinstonSalem NC). Individuals will be randomly assigned to either the hearing intervention (hearing needs assessment, fitting of hearing devices, education/counseling) or control intervention (health education). ACHIEVE participants will be followed for three years and information on hearing function, cognition, and demographics (e.g. age, sex, education level) will be collected at several timepoints. The primary outcome of the study will be to determine if the hearing rehabilitative intervention changes the rates of cognitive decline as compared to the group receiving health education. Additionally, the researchers will examine if the intervention impacts physical and social functioning, quality of life, and physical activity. This trial should further our knowledge on the relationship between age-related hearing loss and cognition and dementia. For further information on the trial, please visit www.achievestudy.org

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GAUGE YOUR WELLNESS AGE True age depends on your attitude, sense of purpose, activity level, eating and sleeping habits and much more. There are many ways to determine your age. For most, it is simply looking at the calendar and marking it chronologically. However, not everyone ages in the same way. Age depends on more than just how many birthdays you mark. True age depends on your attitude, sense of purpose, activity level, eating and sleeping habits and much more. Medical science is now using lifestyle habits and other biomarkers to measure one’s age. To help you determine your “wellness age”, here are 10 markers: • Be physically active: People who exercise moderately for 20-30 minutes daily improve their wellness age by 3-6 years. • Be smoke and tobacco free: Smoking and using other tobacco products can reduce your wellness age 3-6 years. Nicotine damages the epithelial lining of your arteries and carbon monoxide in smoke suffocates the cells and cause premature cellular death. • Improve bone density: Increasing the strength of your bones adds 2-3 years to your wellness. Participating in walking, running, lifting, and other weight bearing activities helps bones absorb more calcium and other vital bone-building nutrients thereby strengthening your bones. • Reduce body fat levels and staying lean: As people age chronologically, body fat levels increase as much as 5% per decade. Accumulating extra fat especially around the mid-section disrupts the hormonal balance and ages the cells more rapidly. Carrying 5-10 extra pounds can reduce your wellness age by 2-3 years. An extra 30- 50 pounds can reduce as much as 6-8 from your wellness age. • Have a healthy blood sugar tolerance: Elevated fasting blood sugar levels greater than 110 ml/dl can reduce 3-4 years from your wellness age. Increased fasting blood

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BEATING THOSE HOLIDAY BLUES

Tis’ the season for holiday get-togethers, shopping, decorating trying to fit into your favorite holiday clothes, running around to get everything ready—it can be quite stressful at times! The sheer physical demands of the season are one of the biggest contributors to holiday stress. Combined with the emotional stress of today’s economy, juggling relationships, perhaps dealing with too many people in too small a space, or coping with the loss of a loved one, the level of chaos can become exhausting. For older adults, sometimes the holiday season can provoke sadness. In order to help prevent additional stress, anxiety and even sadness during the holiday season, here are five tips to consider: 1) Keep Healthy Habits. A good diet, sleep, and exercise will help cope with stress. Stick to your usual routine as much as possible. 2) Keep Rationale Expectations. One of the most important things you can do is to give yourself a break and keep expectations within hand. Everything doesn’t have to Come to Milwaukee Catholic Home for our annual “Spring into Wellness” Health be perfect: you don’t have to have the perfect party, the most beautifully decorated Fair on Thursday, March 16th from 10 am - 3 pm at 2462 N. Prospect Avenue. The home, the mostfree perfectly children. to pressure “go withchecks, the flow”, you’ll be event includes health behaved screenings such as Try blood diabetes testhappy you did! ing, cholesterol pre-screenings, and eye exams, as well as massages, reiki, door and 3) Minimize or eliminate predictable stressors, as Cardinale much as possible. You know raffle prizes, goodie bags, and more! Contact Linda at 414.220.3216 or there are certain things about the holidays that really bug you. The best way to deal lcardinale@milwaukeecatholichome.org to learn more. with these stressors is to anticipate them, accept that they will happen, and choose how you will respond to them wisely and calmly. You may not be able to change the causes of stress, but you can control your reactions if you have a plan in place. 4) Don’t Procrastinate. Instead Prioritize. Recognize that time is always a factor in holiday stress – there never seems to be enough time to do everything! So, take control of your time: decide what the holidays mean to you and your family. What are you celebrating? Which activities on your list, if any, will enable you and your family to enjoy the celebration? Prioritize the activities and realize you may not be able to do ALL the festivities available to you. Putting things off will only lead to stress later on, as will over-committing with a narrow window of time. 5) Reach Out, Reminisce, and Create New Memories. Stress at work, the economy and change may cause negativity in people, which may be exacerbated by the holiday season. In some people, the “holiday blues” presents amplifies ongoing depression. Depression is a dangerous and life-threatening illness in older people, and is not a normal part of “aging”; it should never be ignored or “written off.” Reach out to loved ones and friends who are alone during the holiday season. Older people whose memories are impaired may have difficulty remembering recent events, but are often able to share stories and observations from the past. These shared memories are important for people of all ages—children enjoy hearing about how what it was like when “when your parents were your age…” Use a photo albums, family videos and music, to help stimulate memories and encourage older adults to share their stories and experiences. This year, make it a goal to enjoy the holidays as much as possible without letting stress or the “holiday blues” get in the way. Happy holidays! Kristin certalic, D0, practices family medicine 3 whf-franklin and can be reached at 414. 325. 4700.

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Senior Communities: MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE THIS NEW YEAR Many people delay the decision to move to a retirement community due to misconceptions or fear. They often regret not making the decision to move sooner; when they were healthier, more involved, or did not realize how lonely they were and the reasons go on and on. Regret is undesirable in all times of life; retirement decisions are no different. The many activities and daily interactions with friends and neighbors offer a dynamic and stimulating environment. Residents freely share their thoughts about retirement living in general and the choices available to them. As you read through this article, look for the comfort, freedom and peace of mind that come from making informed choices. “Statistics show that retirement community residents live healthier and longer lives than those living alone.” That doesn’t sound like rocket science; we

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need people. A resident commented, “If I knew how many of my friends lived here, I would have moved in years ago.” As one resident says, “I have to admit, it was lonely sometimes at home, now there is always something enjoyable to do.” Whether you want to participate in all of the social activities and outings or read a good book in the quiet of your apartment, the choice is yours. “I love telling stories and reminiscing but it’s not always easy when they’re thirty years younger than me,” remarks a resident. A retirement community, by its very nature, allows people to interact with people their own age affording greater empathy and identification. Memories and recollections are complimented when two people can truly share the depth and breathe of events. Somewhat tongue-incheek yet true, is the adage that retirement communities provide a “constant reservoir of friends.” “I never have to worry about home upkeep or shoveling again,” said a smiling resident. Now you can choose what you would like to spend time doing: cooking in your apartment, patio gardening, traveling, learning to paint or play the piano; all of the things you never felt you had time to do before. The choice is yours.Keeping the mind, body and spirit healthy is the goal of many retirement communities. “When I moved here, it was very impressive to see how many care about my wellbeing,” a resident reported. Your choice of personal wellness goals are supported by a retirement community’s team who are all rooting for you. “Wellness programs” are growing initiatives in retirement communities to ensure balance, increased strength and awareness of changes. Many retirement communities provide a spiritual component through pastoral visits or Sunday services that keep your hope and faith strong through all times of life. Retirement communities offer various forms of financial protections like “life care” or “endowments” that protect your financial future regardless of your health. A “life care” type contract also provides the potential for tax deductions for prepaid medical expenses. If you don’t feel the need for long term health care coverage, many communities offer rental programs, so again the choice is yours as to which option works best for you. “When my wife had her stroke, it was so convenient to visit her several times a day. I couldn’t do that if I had to drive each way,” commented a resident. Should a care need arise, retirement communities can provide professional and caring services, all in the comfort of your “community.” The choice is yours regarding your lifestyle and many elements need to be considered in making your decision. Should you decide that a retirement community is right for you, there are many elements, such as the ones listed here, that need to be considered and weighed, so that you can feel confident about your choice.

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HOSTING A GREAT DINNER PARTY Having a strong support network can help reduce stress, improve confidence and even encourage you to make healthier lifestyle choices. Everyone needs to socialize. Spending time with friends isn’t just a good way to keep in touch: Studies show that making and maintaining friendships can have significant positive effects on your mental and physical health. Having a strong support network can help reduce stress, improve confidence and even encourage you to make healthier lifestyle choices. One study even found that regularly socializing was as effective for reducing rates of depression in seniors as regular exercise. Hanging out can be as important to active senior living as hitting the gym. Given how busy schedules become, many adults find it hard to maintain friendships at the level they would like. A great way to stay connected with those closest to you is to take the initiative and invite your friends over for a dinner party. Dinner parties provide a perfect way to facilitate conversation and connection, and regularly scheduling them gives you the opportunity to see your friends on a somewhat regular basis. If you meet once every week or two, you don’t have to worry about losing touch: you know you’ll see them soon. Who to invite How you choose the guests at your dinner party comes down to what kind of get-together you want to have. Generally speaking, the fewer people you invite, the more time you’ll get to spend with your guests. That said, as your numbers decrease, the bonds between people need to be stronger: a dinner party of four needs all four people to be compatible for conversation to flow naturally. Six to eight guests is a good number for keeping everyone talking and preventing the natural ebb and flow of conversation to lead to awkward silences. If you invite more people than eight, you might consider reaching out to guests you trust and asking them to bring a course for the meal. Cooking for a large group can be exhausting, and you want to be able to enjoy your own party. What to serve A traditional dinner party involves an appetizer, main course and dessert, but really it is up to you! If you do include appetizers, it’s better to have too few than too many. Your main course should be the focus of the dinner, so you don’t want people filling up on carrot sticks. For the main course, prepare a dish that doesn’t require a lot of active cooking so that you can mingle with guests during your party, and pick something you’ve made before. Use desserts to balance the meal: if your main course was light, you can go for a rich dessert like cheesecake. If your guests have just eaten something heavy, a fruit dish or sorbet is the way to go. Party themes For your first dinner party, you’ll want to keep it simple. As you have more parties, you can begin setting a theme for each, encouraging guests to dress up or bring dishes that fit the evening. Themes could be linked to holidays, or you could draw inspiration from a book or movie. Don’t be afraid to have something silly, and let your theme guide your plan for the night. This way each dinner party is different, and you avoid having the same conversations each time you meet up. General tips • When you’re hosting a dinner party, be sure to talk to guests about dietary concerns or allergies. • Don’t make a new dish for the first time on party night. • Be mindful of food safety when leaving out spreads or dressings, and make sure anything that can spoil is kept cold. • If you have music on, be sure to keep it at a low volume to foster great conversation, particularly if you have a guest with hearing loss. • You don’t have to stay indoors: If the weather is nice, head to the patio or a nearby park. For more information please visit www.captel.com.

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By Marlene Heller During my sophomore year in college, my two roommates and I were excited to be out of the dorms and living on our own in a little cottage “down the shore” in New Jersey. We quickly found, though, that we each did things the way OUR mothers did them. We preferred the brands our own mothers used, used the cleaning and cooking techniques our own mothers taught us, and generally had become clones of our mothers, each thinking we knew best. We found we had to compromise and learn a bit about each other’s ways in order to live together comfortably. One thing we did was to take turns with recipes, and give each other a chance to cook a favorite of our mom’s recipes. For Chanukah that year, I called home to get my mother’s recipe for baked chicken to go with the potato pancakes, or latkes, that are traditionally served during Chanukah. But, when I called, my mom was in the bathtub. My mom loves her baths. So, my dad told her I was on the phone and that I needed this recipe. She called out the ingredients and directions to him through the door and he relayed them to me on the phone. Ta da! Recipe complete. And, we had everything we needed in the kitchen. The dinner prep began. While the chicken, which smelled heavenly, was cooking in the oven, we grated the potatoes and fried up the latkes. An hour later, we lit the Chanukah candles, and the three of us sat down to dinner. My roomies, Lynn and Carol, loved the chicken, and we enjoyed our dinner, but I was puzzled. It wasn’t exactly the same, but I couldn’t figure out why. The answer came as we were about to wash the dishes. The phone rang. It was my mom. “Did you make the chicken?” she asked. “We did! Thanks for the recipe, Mom! Sorry we interrupted your bath!” “How did it taste?” “It was pretty good. Not exactly the same, but it was pretty good.” She laughed. “No, it wasn’t exactly the same. I left out the main ingredient!” So here’s the real recipe for my mom’s molasses chicken. And believe me, this is delicious when served with potato latkes for Chanukah! Molasses Chicken Combine together: 1/2 cup dry sherry 1 tbs soy sauce 1 cup chicken stock, or a dissolved bouillon cube 1/2 cup brown sugar 1tsp garlic powder 2 tbs bead molasses (regular molasses may be substituted if you can’t find bead molasses) Place a cut up chicken in a bowl or zipper style bag. Add sauce mixture and marinate for at least an hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a nonstick baking pan, or one lined with parchment or a silpat mat, place chicken on pan, discarding leftover marinade. Bake for one hour, or until a meat thermometer registers 165 degrees at the thickest part of the thigh. Serve with potato latkes and applesauce!

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MANAGE THE STRESS OF THE HOLIDAYS WITH EXERCISE! A great time of year is coming up. In December and the beginning of January there will be a multitude of parties, in and out of the office; visits with friends and relatives; and of course, food, and often drinks, galore! You, yourself, may be preparing for a holiday dinner for twenty or more people, your cousins, aunts, and uncles, friends and neighbors. You may even be planning several parties. It’s all something to look forward to. However it can also be very stressful, deciding what to serve, whom to invite, and what presents to buy for different individuals. Exercise, always a great thing in everyone’s life, can come to the rescue here as well. If you start to feel overwhelmed, a stint at your health club, on the treadmill, or bike, or even some lap swimming can relax you and get your mind off of any preholiday and holiday stresses. Exercising has been proven to be able to release a chemical called norepinephrine which moderates and mitigates stress, and is great for holiday stresses. Since the 1980’s there have been studies with animals which have proven that exercise can indeed mitigate stress, anxiety, and depression. The human body is so entwined with the mind that working the muscles have been shown to trigger production of this chemical. Norepinephrine is produced in the locus coeruleus area which connects to the emotional and stress forming areas of the brain. It moderates actions of the neurotransmitters of stress. Thus even a twenty minute jog or brisk walk can help calm your anxieties! If you’re even a bit apprehensive about the coming holidays, and often apprehension can be mixed with positive anticipation, then it has also been proven that exercising releases endorphins, the “happy chemicals.� Sometimes you are far from home on the holidays, and this may make you feel a bit down, exercising will not only cheer you up, but you may even make new friends at a health club at the same time. Okay, so the holidays may tighten your work schedule before your holiday vacations, and you claim you have no time to work out, but you can even exercise at your job, unobtrusively. If you can’t get to your health club to use the stairmaster, walk up and down the stairs whenever you can at work, or even when visiting clients. Stand up when you are talking on the phone and pace, pacing is moving, and moving is exercising. Many top executives are pacers, and these same pacers are not overweight. Don’t let yourself sit for more than an hour. Another wonderful benefit of working out is that when you are doing so, you are not eating. Often stress will cause many people to overeat to calm their anxieties. When you’re lifting weights, on the stationary bike, at the rowing machine, or on the elliptical, you are not eating! You’ll be doing plenty of that at various holiday dinners and parties, but you won’t do it while exercising. If you’re a news junkie and always want to know what’s going on, there are health clubs, like Elite Sports Clubs, which have television monitors with multiple channels on their treadmills, bikes, and ellipticals where people can get their news fixes STRESS>>page 55

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Are you ready for country living with big city attractions just around the corner? For an urban retirement experience in the heart of Milwaukee County, look no further than our Hickory Park Assisted Living community in Greenfield, WI. Picture a life of ease and independence Located minutes away from shopping, doctor’s offices, museums, restaurants and all the great things that Milwaukee has to offer, you’ll never say “I’m bored” again! Our Greenfield Senior Living community offers a wide range of activities including educational programs, creative activities, off-site excursions, book clubs, fitness classes, organized social gatherings, spiritual gatherings, resident and family meetings, bingo, card club, movie nights, and Wii bowling! Our Greenfield Senior Living common areas include a library, puzzle room, card room, community room with large flat screen TV, activity room, private dining room, laundry rooms and comfy lounge areas. We also offer restaurant-style dining all day, as well as a very active Resident Council and Food Committee, in addition to our many special interest resident group opportunities. Care that’s always there Our Greenfield Senior Living residents and residents’ families receive valuable peace of mind knowing that a certified nurse is on staff 24 hours a day. Within Hickory Park Assisted Living, we offer many clinical service programs that include our diabetic program, incontinence program, fall prevention program, nutritional program. Our professional caregivers are always on hand to offer assistance with dressing, grooming, laundry and other activities of daily living. Worry-free lifestyle with just a simple lease While some communities insist on new residents plopping down huge, non-refundable payments up-front, our Greenfield Senior Living facility does things a little differently. We care about not only the physical and emotional well-being of our residents, but their financial health as well. That’s why we offer our residents all the perks of country club living without the expensive buy-in—just a simple lease. Explore nearby cities like New Berlin.

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Residents living in a setting that provides personal services, 24 hour supervision and assistance, activities and health-relatedservices designed to minimize relocation needs, accomodate seniors needs and preferance changes, encourage family and social envolvement and maximize senior’s privacy, choice and safety. Assisted living facilities offer a housing alternatives for older adults who may need help with dressing, bathing, eating, and toileting, but do not require the intensive medical and nursing care provided in nursing homes. Assisted living facilities may be part of a retirement community, nursing home, senior housing complex, or may stand-alone. Licensing requirements for assisted living facilities vary by state and can be known by as many as 26 different names including: residential care, board and care, congregate care, and personal care.

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• Think ahead. What will the resident's future needs be and how will the facility meet those needs? • Is the facility close to family and friends? Are there any shopping centers or other businesses nearby (within walking distance)? • Do admission and retention policies exclude people with severe cognitive impairments or severe physical disabilities? • Does the facility provide a written statement of the philosophy of care? • Visit each facility more than once, sometimes unannounced. • Visit at meal times, sample the food, and observe the quality of mealtime and the service. • Observe interactions among residents and staff. • Check to see if the facility offers social, recreational, and spiritual activities? • Talk to residents. • Learn what types of training staff receive and how frequently they receive training. • Review state licensing reports. The following steps should also be considered: • Contact your state’s long-term care ombudsman to see if any complaints have recently been filed against the assisted living facility you are interested in. In many states, the ombudsman checks on conditions at assisted living units as well as nursing homes. • Contact the local Better Business Bureau to see if that agency has received any complaints about the assisted living facility.

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HOW TO FEEL YOUNG AND LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST But it’s important to find ways to reach out and connect to others. Loneliness and isolation are major threats to aging well. Having people you can turn to for company and support is a buffer against depression, disability, hardship, and loss. The good news is that there are lots of ways to be with other people. It doesn’t matter what you do, so long as you get out of the house (if possible) and socialize: Connect regularly with friends and family. Spend time with people you enjoy and who make you feel upbeat. It may be a neighbor who you like to walk with, a lunch date with an old friend, or shopping with your children. Even if you are not close by, call or email frequently to keep relationships fresh. NIH study shows connections between Alzheimer’s patholMake an effort to make new friends. Asglucose you losemetabolism, people in your circle, it is vital ogy, symptoms to make new connections so your circle doesn’t dwindle. Make it a point to befriend For the time, scientists have found friends a connection betweenyou abnormalities in people whofirst are younger than you. Younger can reenergize and help you how the brain breaks down glucose and the severity of the signature amyloid plaques see life from a fresh perspective. andSpend tangles in with the brain, well as the onset of You eventual outward symptoms, of time at leastasone person every day. shouldn’t be alone day after Alzheimer’s disease. The study was supported by the National Institute on Aging day. Phone or email contact is not a replacement for spending time with other people. (NIA), part of the National Institutes of ward Health, appears in thestay Nov. 6, 2017, issue Regular face-to-face contact helps you offand depression and positive. of Alzheimer’s & Dementia: the Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. Volunteer. Giving back to the community is a wonderful way to strengthen social Ledand by Madhav Thambisetty, M.D., Ph.D., investigator andinchief of the Unit of bonds meet others, and the meaning and purpose you find helping others will

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Healthy aging: Tips for boosting vitality Cross-section of the brain showing damageResearchers measured glucose levels Don’t fall for the myth that aging automatically means you’re not going to feel in different brain regions, some vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease pathology, such good anymore. It is true that aging involves physical changes, but it doesn’t have to as the frontal and temporal cortex, and some that are resistant, like the cerebellum. mean discomfort and disability. While not all illness or pain is avoidable, many of the They analyzed three groups of BLSA participants: those with Alzheimer’s symptoms physical challenges associated with aging can be overcome or drastically mitigated during life and with confirmed Alzheimer’s disease pathology (beta-amyloid proby eating right, and taking care tein plaques andexercising, neurofibrillary tangles) inof theyourself. brain at death; healthy controls; and It’s never too late to start! 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Maintaining an INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE Whether it’s a house, apartment, or duplex within a community for seniors, Independent Living refers to a private abode. In fact, Independent Living is frequently referred to as retirement communities, retirement homes, senior apartments, or senior housing. For seniors who are tired of maintaining their own home or looking to down-size, independent senior housing is ideal. Those looking to move into an independent senior living community have two choices. One is to purchase a senior condominium and the second is to rent a senior living apartment. Both provide independent, active seniors with the freedom they enjoy, but without all of the burdens of home ownership like mowing the lawn, shoveling the snow, or making home repairs. Some independent senior communities have also adapted a lifestyle approach, including such amenities as a salon and spa, golf course, on-site restaurants, on-site shopping, housekeeping and more. The goal is for seniors to maintain a lifestyle as independent as possible. A big advantage to independent living,is the sense of social interaction.The community aspect is just one way independent living and retirement communities differ from a completely “independent� setting such as living in a condominium. In a senior community, additional services are offered and provided. Senior housing has come a long way over the years. Starting approximately 30 years ago, this industry saw new options develop to meet the demands of a growing senior population. Initially limited in its offerings, there is now a plethora of senior housing options available. Ultimately, independent living strives to maintain a sense of independence within a community setting with a local infrastructure to provide support when necessary.

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