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October Note October is back! The weather is beginning to change into a beautiful, cooler calmer, climate. Even though the rain has taken over these last few weeks, I am still finding time to get outside and exercise in between the rainfall. Halloween is fast approaching. In this edition, I put my favorite costume picks for kids.

My family loves halloween. Every year we carve pumpkins and bake the seeds. Maybe this year you should try to incorporate a pumpkin recipe for dinner.

In this edition of MHL, we have many articles on healthy aging and keeping fit. It’s good to keep your mind open about all types of healing. Also, October is National Physical Therapy Month so check out our special feature on pain and what can be done. October is Breast Cancer awareness month and this time around it has more meaning than ever. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer with a long family history it really is an eye opener for me. I recently had blood drawn to check if I have BRAC gene. Please be sure to have a mammogram annually and be proactive in your health.

I encourage you to get out and about before the weather turns and makes you want to stay indoors. I hope you and your family have a great October and try not to eat too many sweets.

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In recent years, the use of backpacks has become increasingly common among students of all ages. However, along with the increase in backpack usage there has been a corresponding increase in backpack-related back injuries.

“Heavy, over-filled backpacks are certainly a concern,” says nationally recognized spinal expert Dr. Dermot More-O’Ferrall, of Advanced Pain Management. “However, packs that incorrectly displace their weight also put students at increased risk for musculoskeletal injuries.”

These five simple tips from Advanced Pain Management physicians can keep students (and their parents) from unnecessary pain and possible injury due to improperly toting or lifting a school bag.

01 Find the right bag: Backpacks are made for people of different sizes. It’s important that the one your scholar carries fits them properly. The backpack should have padded bands to go over the shoulders that are preferably wider than two inches. It also shouldn’t be any wider than the carrier’s body.

02 Adjust the straps: Once you have a backpack, make sure that the adjustable straps are set up properly. The top of the pack should be just an inch or two below the base of the neck, with the bottom of the pack just above the waistline. This ensures that most of the weight is balanced along the strong and stable parts of your shoulders and back. A backpack that sags too low causes extra strain on the back.

03 Pack properly: Distribute the objects in the pack from heaviest closest to the body and lightest away from the body. This provides less strain on the shoulders and back. Be sure to not pack items that aren’t necessary, as the bag should be less than 15 percent of the weight of the person carrying it.

04. Two is better than one: Wear both straps. Many children like to sling their backpack over one shoulder, but the extra weight along one side of the body can lead to painful shoulder, back and hip issues over time due to developing a curved spine.

Backpacks that have a chest or waist strap can help allocate the weight even more evenly for an even less harmful haul.

05 Lift with your knees: When loaded with those heavy math, science and history books, backpacks can get heavy to lift with just one arm. Students should make sure to pick up a schoolbag with both hands and lift with their knees before putting it on their back. Hunching over and picking up 15 to 20 pounds of dead weight can quickly cause back pain.

For more back-to-school tips visit Advanced Pain Management’s website at www. apmhealth.com.

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Amber Antonia Budahn There are various theories about the best time of day to workout. At the gym I own, our training sessions start as early as 5:35am and the latest workouts begin at 8pm. We have people that get up early and get their workout done first thing in the morning. We also have other people that get it done after work to release the stress of the day.

So which group is getting the better workout?

If you’re an early bird or have too many evening commitments then a morning workout is ideal for you. Here are some benefits to training in the morning.

01 Very few things can get in the way when you workout in the morning. (Except for the snooze button.) As the day progressed you may find that phone calls, meetings and tasks can get in the way of getting your workout done.

02 After a strength or high intensity interval training session, your metabolism is elevated for hours after you finish your workout. Enjoy these post exercise benefits while you are awake and active instead of when you are at rest.

03 Exercise will boost your energy. Use the momentum from a morning workout to arrive at work energized, present and focused instead of feeling sluggish because you just got out of bed.

04 Exercise on an empty stomach before breakfast is a great way to burn more body fat. Upon waking, the body is in a fasted state. Without ready available glucose in the bloodstream, the body is forced to use fat as an available fuel source for the workout.

However, some of us need our sleep or need to burn off the steam of a hectic workday. Here are some of the benefits of working out in the evening.

01 Getting enough sleep is crucial for health and recovery. If you have to skimp on regular sleep to get up for an early workout, the benefits of the workout start to diminish.

02 Instead of taking that stress of work home, you hit the gym after work. Even after the worst workdays, exercise will boost your mood. Friends and family will be grateful that you completed your workout (aka therapy session) and arrive home pleasant instead of stressed.

03 Often people feel stronger when they workout in the evenings. When performing strength tests people tend to lift heavier during evening workouts. This could be due to the fact that they are more awake or that they have food fuel to utilize during their exercise session.

04 Research shows that you can build more muscle with evening workouts because cortisol levels are lowest in the evening. The result of this will be a higher testosterone to cortisol ratio leading to a less catabolic workout.

So which time of day comes out on top for the best workout time? In my opinion, it’s the time that you can do consistently. It’s the time that works best with your natural energy rhythms, work schedule, and family commitments.

Experiment working out at different times to see what works best for you. When you find the right fit, schedule your workouts on your calendar to build the exercise habit.

Amber Antonia Budahn, is a certified health and fitness professional with over nine years of experience. With a B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin Parkside, and numerous certifications, Amber provides the technical expertise to target her clients’ health concerns while explaining it in a way that is easily understood.

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COMMON WORKOUT EXCUSES Life is hectic. Nothing seems to work. Gym memberships are expensive. There is an endless list of reasons to skip a workout or never begin exercising in the first place. With excuses blurring the benefits, getting fit can be an even bigger challenge.

TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight loss support organization, provides tips to overcome justifications for avoiding physical activity.

“I’m too busy.”

Make working out a priority and it will become routine. The best way to fit physical activity into your day is by setting a schedule and writing it on the calendar. If you don’t have time for an hour of cardio or weight training, take steps to ensure you move during the week – take the stairs, park at the back of the parking lot, do an abdominal workout during commercials. Ten-minute ‘mini’ exercises, such as a brisk walk during the lunch hour, are also useful.

“I feel self-conscious.”

Exercise at home with fitness DVDs and resistance cables. Once you have gained confidence, go outside, join a gym, or take an exercise class. If you want to beat the crowds at the fitness center, go mid-morning or late in the evening, when less people are around.

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“I don’t like working out.”

Perhaps running or weight lifting is too monotonous for you. Working out doesn’t have to be something that’s painful or boring. Today’s workout world offers a variety of options to stay fit – yoga, hiking, swimming, dancing, Pilates, recreational

sports, and more. Grab a friend and participate in a workout that you enjoy.

“I don’t know how.”

Personal trainers help people tailor their exercises to their ability and the proper intensity level. Whether you want to learn how to cycle indoors, dance, or play a sport, fitness classes with instructors can teach new movements and correct form.

The staff at most gyms should be well-versed in their facility’s equipment; don’t be afraid to ask for help.

“I can’t afford a gym membership.”

Although fitness centers have a lot to offer, gym fees can be expensive. Perhaps your community’s local recreation department offers low-cost classes you can participate in. Walking or running outdoors are free, effective activities. You may even want to consider roller-blading. Fancy equipment isn’t necessary to get in shape – it’s more important to stay active on a regular basis.

“I can’t get motivated.”

Make a list of reasons to workout – to get healthy, boost energy, look better in your clothes, etc. Post the list in a place you look at everyday to remind yourself of your workout ambitions. Friends are also a great place to seek motivation. At TOPS, weekly chapter meetings give members the opportunity to cheer for and encourage one another in their weight-loss efforts.

“I don’t see any results.”

It’s important to understand that exercise may not produce immediate physical changes. Remember your long-term goals and think about how working out makes you feel. Writing down the little improvements you see on a daily basis can be helpful.

TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the original, nonprofit weight-loss support and wellness education organization, was established more than 63 years ago to champion weight-loss support and success. Founded and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, TOPS promotes successful, affordable weight management with a philosophy that combines healthy eating, regular exercise, wellness information, and support from others at weekly chapter meetings. TOPS has about 170,000 members in nearly 10,000 chapters throughout the United States and Canada.

Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting free of charge. To find a local chapter, view www.tops.org or call (800) 932-8677.

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Dry Eye Disease Cheryl L. Dejewski Dry eyes are more than just a nuisance; they are part of an inflammatory disease process that affects millions of Americans, the majority of them women. Until recently, treatment focused on alleviating symptoms by either adding moisture with over-the-counter artificial tears or retaining moisture with tiny silicone plugs. The newest option, however, is a prescription drop that treats the cause of dry eyes (rather than symptoms) to increase tear production.

What is dry eye disease?

Mark Freedman, MD: The tear film on your cornea is more than just salt water. It is made up of layers of mucous, water and oil that, when present in the right amounts, help your eyes feel comfortable, see properly and stay healthy. Dry eye disease is a painful and irritating condition involving a lack of or an imbalance in these three tear film layers.

What causes dry eyes?

Brett Rhode, MD: The most frequent cause is the natural decrease in tear production that occurs with aging, which can cut tear volume by up to 80% by the time a person is 70 years old. This condition is called “keratoconjunctivitis sicca” and most often occurs in women over age 40. Dry eye disease may also be caused by hormonal changes (pregnancy, menopause); environmental factors (smoke, allergens, heating, air conditioning); various diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, Parkinson’s, etc.); or medications (like antihistamines that dry out the eye’s surface).

What are the symptoms?

Daniel Ferguson, MD: Dry eye disease is a frustrating problem that usually affects both eyes and can range from a mild annoyance to severe discomfort. If you are significantly bothered by one or more of the following symptoms, you should arrange for a professional evaluation of your condition.

Redness, itching and/or burning A gritty or sandy sensation Fluctuating vision Feeling a “film” over your eyes Light sensitivity Less tolerance for contact lenses Mucous strands/eyelid crusting “Tired” eyes Discomfort after reading or computer work Increased irritation from smoke, fumes, air conditioning, drafts and low humidity Watery eyes (Your body produces more tears to try to soothe the eye. These tears run off the eye or evaporate too quickly.)

How serious is dry eye disease?

Daniel Paskowitz, MD, PhD: Dry, scratchy, irritated eyes are a very common problem, affecting people of all ages, especially older adults. For most people, dry eyes are uncomfortable but not vision-threatening. In some cases, however, a faulty or diminished tear film can affect the cornea’s focusing ability and increase the risk of infection.

Why do women suffer more often?

Michael Raciti, MD: There is a substantial link between hormones and dry eye disease. For example, estrogen can inhibit the function of oil-producing glands, including one in the eyelid needed for maintaining a normal tear film. In a Harvard study, of the 25,000 participants age 49 and older, those taking estrogen were about 70% more likely to have dry eyes than women not taking the hormone. And, women taking both estrogen and progesterone had a 30% increased risk of dry eyes.

What treatment options are available?

David Scheidt, OD: Dry eyes are usually a life-long condition that can be conEYE>>page 47

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Osteoporosis is one of the most challenging of senior conditions, many times leading to bone fractures and breaks. Older adults should consult with their doctor to check for warning signs and risk factors. You can have your bones tested and begin to take measures to strengthen them.

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that happens when you lose too much bone, make too little bone or both.

As a result, your bones become weak and may break from a minor fall or, in serious cases, even from sneezing or bumping into furniture.

If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone actually breaks. These broken bones, also known as fractures, occur typically in the hip, spine and wrist. A 2012 surgeon general’s report found that each year, 1.5 million people suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture.

The good news is, both nutrition and exercise have been found to help prevent osteoporosis. Check out the following from the International Osteoporosis Foundation: • Calcium supplementation has been shown to have a positive effect on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.

• Calcium and vitamin D supplementation reduces rates of bone loss and also fracture rates in older male and female adults, and in seniors. In institutionalized older women, this combined supplementation reduced hip fracture rates.

• Fruit and veggie intake was positively associated with bone density in a study in men and women. The exact components of fruits and vegetables which may confer a benefit to bone are still to be clarified.

• Higher levels of leisure time, sport activity, and household chores and fewer hours of sitting daily were associated with a significantly reduced relative risk for hip fracture.

• Physical activity and fitness reduce risk of osteoporosis and fracture and fallrelated injuries.

Not only does exercise strengthen your bones, but it also an important way to prevent falls that can weaken or break bones. Consider an exercise program that improves balance and coordination, such as tai chi or even dancing!

Finally, as a caregiver your own health is so easy to let slide when you are caring for someone else. Keep in mind that for both men and women, bone loss starts in the mid- to late-30s. Take steps now to prevent osteoporosis. Don’t skip your physician’s appointments, eat as healthily as you can and figure out ways to build exercise into your day.

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Living with wounds really isn’t “living”.

When it comes to routine screenings, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, finding a trusted resource is important.

October is Breast Health Awareness Month and a perfect time to take proactive steps for your breast health. When it comes to routine screenings, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, finding a trusted resource is important. At Aurora Wilkinson Women’s Center, our medical experts understand the sensitive and significant nature of breast health. By using a team approach, we are able to provide experience, expertise and state-of-the-art services to meet the unique needs of each woman. Through our comprehensive services, our goal is to care for the total health and well being of a woman.

Breast health begins with routine screenings including breast self-examinations, clinical breast examinations and mammograms. Aurora is at the forefront of diagnostic breast imaging by providing both conventional and digital mammography.

This technology allows us to detect more breast cancer in earlier stages creating more positive outcomes.

Our team of breast health experts in Waukesha County features Dr. Julie Kepple, a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast oncology surgeon with over ten years of surgical experience. “ I understand the physical and emotional concerns that come with breast disease so I take time with patients to carefully explain the diagnosis and all the different options for treatment available.” Dr. Kepple adds, “Together we create an individualized treatment plan that best meets their needs.”

Other members of the breast surgery team include Dr. Michael Bergom and Dr. Thomas Derrig, general surgeons who specialize in bringing together the latest surgical techniques and a commitment to sensitive and compassionate care. Dr Bergom believes, “Providing the highest quality of medical expertise is only one aspect of care. It is important to foster a strong relationship with the patient and their referring physician in order to meet their individual needs.” And Dr. Derrig adds, “I stress good communication to ensure that my patients are actively involved in decisions about their care.”

Because an important part of recovery is feeling whole again, Andrew Dodd, M.D., plastic surgeon, provides reconstructive surgery for women who desire it following cancer surgery. “My goal is to meet the unique needs of each patient,” explains Dr. Dodd. “I believe it is important to help them get back to enjoying their families, friends, hobbies and careers.”

When breast health concerns arise, understanding all the options available can be overwhelming. Our breast care coordinator is a registered nurse who specializes in breast health. “My goal is for the patient to be as informed and comfortable as possible. I am an advocate, navigator, educator and partner at each stage of a woman’s breast health experience.” explains Debbie Hall, RN and breast care coordinator. As part of truly integrated breast health services, the coordinator is another example of the resources available through Aurora Wilkinson Women’s Center.

Genetic counseling and access to clinical trials offer more ways for patients to benefit from Aurora’s comprehensive breast care services. Genetic counseling aids patients in assessing their personal risk based on family and personal history of cancer. A genetic counselor provides an individual review to support both the patient and physician by identifying genetic risks, explaining the implications of test results and providing patient education. Clinical trials give patients the opportunity to benefit from advancements in the field of health care not widely available elsewhere.

Aurora researchers are involved in clinical trials to explore the latest technologies, treatments and drugs. Some patients are given new hope through our clinical trials program.

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Redefining Health

THE PATH TO EMPOWERMENT Since the ‘law of attraction’ is always operating in our lives, we materialize what we believe, which includes the scripts we play in our head from moment to moment.

Kalpana (Rose) M. Kumar, M.D. Have you ever heard people say “Life is unfair”? It’s a phrase that can easily become a part of our script. Indeed it is the script of many people today. The script comes from many years of conditioned thinking and from the part of us that may feel victimized. If we have been wronged, treated unfairly or dominated as children, we may carry this script with us throughout our life and play it out unconsciously. Since the ‘law of attraction’ is always operating in our lives, we materialize what we believe, which includes the scripts we play in our head from moment to moment.

Some scripts are imprinted in us from our families of origin. Others are learned from our peers and from the larger culture through media, advertising, and the collective consciousness. Some of these scripts are empowering, such as: “I can accomplish anything, I deserve to be happy, or I am abundant”. Others are disempowering such as: “Life is unfair, I am powerless, I am not good enough”. The disempowering scripts work through activating the ‘Victim’ archetype in our psyches. Archetypes were described by Carl Jung as universal forms in the psyche that channel experiences and emotions resulting in patterns of behavior with certain probable outcomes.

The Victim is an archetype that is activated when we see life as unfair, or feel like the victim of another’s behavior long after the behavior occurred. This archetype causes us to lose our power and makes us vulnerable to domination and abuse. On its flip side, it can activate feelings of entitlement, lack of self-responsibility, blame, and persecution. If we look deep enough into the history of a person who persecutes others, we will find the Victim archetype driving the behavior.

I see this as one of the underlying archetypes beneath emotional eating, lack of self-care, and depression. When people are stuck in the Victim archetype, behaviors that can be healthy and restorative are replaced with behaviors that reinforce the Victim. When one gains weight through ‘emotional eating’ and feels shame, due to lack of self-control, one feels victimized by these behaviors and their outcomes. This creates an endless loop that is disempowering. This can be healed by understanding the power the Victim archetype has over our behaviors. One can change the script that activates this. This can even change one’s conditioned negative perceptions about life replacing self-abuse and disassociation with self-care and self-responsibility. Consequently, one is able to be fully present and participate in life with courage and presence. Often it takes the right health-care practitioner, friend, or family member to support this process. The process itself awakens a deeper understanding of life. Joy and health are some positive by-products of this shift.

As I supported this process for my patients, I witnessed the transformation and recovery of their lives, health, self-esteem, and self-respect. I have witnessed diabetes, heart disease, irritable bowel disease, depression, and anxiety heal. The process itself is powerful and restorative. It offers wisdom and a deepening experience of well-being for all involved. I invite you to explore this dimension of health as part of your reclamation process. ©October, 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: Reclaiming Your Health In Midlife, 2014 Medial Press.

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Common Names—ginkgo, Ginkgo biloba, fossil tree, maidenhair tree, Japanese silver apricot, baiguo, bai guo ye, kew tree, yinhsing (yin-hsing) Latin Name—Ginkgo biloba

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What It Is Used For Ginkgo leaf extract has been used to treat a variety of ailments and conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, fatigue, and tinnitus (ringing or roaring sounds in the ears).

Today, people use ginkgo leaf extracts hoping to improve memory; to treat or help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia; to decrease intermittent claudication (leg pain caused by narrowing arteries); and to treat sexual dysfunction, multiple sclerosis, tinnitus, and other health conditions.

How It Is Used Extracts are usually taken from the ginkgo leaf and are used to make tablets, capsules, or teas. Occasionally, ginkgo extracts are used in skin products.

WHAT THE SCIENCE SAYS Numerous studies of ginkgo have been done for a variety of conditions.

Some promising results have been seen for intermittent claudication, but larger, well-designed research studies are needed.

An NCCAM-funded study of the well-characterized ginkgo product, EGb761, found it ineffective in lowering the overall incidence of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in the elderly. In this clinical trial, known as the Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory study, researchers recruited more than 3,000 volunteers age 75 and over who took 240 mg of ginkgo daily. Participants were followed for an average of approximately 6 years.

Some smaller studies for memory enhancement have had promising results, but a trial sponsored by the National Institute on Aging of more than 200 healthy adults over age 60 found that ginkgo taken for 6 weeks did not improve memory.

Other NCCAM-funded research includes studies on ginkgo for asthma, symptoms of multiple sclerosis, vascular function (intermittent claudication), cognitive decline, sexual dysfunction due to antidepressants, and insulin resistance. NCCAM is also looking at potential interactions between ginkgo and prescription drugs.

Side Effects and Cautions Side effects of ginkgo may include headache, nausea, gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, dizziness, or allergic skin reactions. More severe allergic reactions have occasionally been reported.

There are some data to suggest that ginkgo can increase bleeding risk, so people who take anticoagulant drugs, have bleeding disorders, or have scheduled surgery or dental procedures should use caution and talk to a health care provider if using ginkgo.

Uncooked ginkgo seeds contain a chemical known as ginkgotoxin, which can cause seizures. Consuming large quantities of seeds over time can cause death. Ginkgo leaf and ginkgo leaf extracts appear to contain little ginkgotoxin.

Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

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The popularity of organic choices is also growing as part of a move to greater environmental consciousness. Today women seek healthier choices not only in their food and household cleaners, but also in the products they put on their face and skin.

Skin, the largest organ in the body, can absorb many toxins, some of which can enter the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body.

Unfortunately, trying to figure out if a specific skin care product is truly organic – proven as such by certification from a reputable agency – can be nearly impossible. Many products claim on their website, marketing material and/or label to be “organic”. However, widespread consumer confusion over the organic certification process, as well as an abundance of misinformation and even false claims, simply leave many confused. Worse yet, they may be liberally applying a product that they believe is organic, but is not.

“The consumer needs to understand that for a product to be certified organic, it has to be individually certified as organic,” says Max Koutny, president of Nature’s Brands, a San Antonio, Texas-based producer of certified USDA organic, natural health and skin care products. “That’s not the same thing as the manufacturer’s facility, or the grower, being certified as organic, for example.”

For Koutny, a 15 year veteran of the industry whose personal beliefs are reflected in the product offerings from the company, the more organic and/or natural a product the better. In addition to providing a long list of certified products, Nature’s Brands takes a “no” approach – no chemicals, preservatives, dyes, harmful additives, pesticides, animal or insect ingredients; gluten-free, GMO-free, and cruelty-free – to name a few.

Although it may seem difficult to wade through the confusion, there are ways to determine if the product you are putting on your skin is truly certified organic. You just need to know what to look for, and the right questions to ask.

To protect women from purchasing skin care products that claim to be organic when they are not, Koutny points out a few of the misleading tricks and tactics they may encounter.

For instance, a company may be certified organic, may only have one certified product, or none at all – yet claim and advertise all its line of products as organic.

“In a couple of extreme cases some companies place the ‘Organic’ or ‘Made with Organic’ claims on product labels, even though the product itself has not been certified,” says Koutny. “If you ask them for the proof from a certifying agency, they may send the facility certification and not a certified product list. If they cannot produce the document, the product hasn’t been certified.”

Another tactic is to promote on their website or catalog, “Organic Skin Care from a USDA Certified Grower.” This means they may be certified as a grower, but again does not mean the product is certified.

Although it takes a little research to ensure that the product you are using is certified organic, your skin is worth it. There are three easy steps to make sure the product you are considering putting on your body is certified organic.

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Meredith W. Watts, Instructor Milwaukee Yoga Center It is often said that everyone comes to yoga because of some kind of pain. While the word “pain” may be too strong, most of us do come to yoga looking for a deeper satisfaction with some aspect of our physical or mental condition. The practice of yoga postures is the beginning of culturing the mind for a more focused and mindful life, but what if the physical body is currently suffering discomfort? In most cases, yoga can help, but the nature of the practice must fit the source and cause of the pain.

When the source of pain is a chronic, long-term problem, or an acute discomfort, competent medical advice is necessary as a first step. If the medical practitioner approves, then yoga can become part of pain management, helping to build strength, flexibility and range of motion. Often the student’s condition can be accommodated within normal yoga classes by adapting postures with props; where appropriate, a trained yoga instructor may design a special sequence of postures and relaxation techniques to suit the student’s condition Though yoga should be learned with an experienced teacher, and only after appropriate medical advice, yoga practices can become an important form of selfmanagement. Yoga puts into your hands the tools to take better care of yourself. Once you know which exercises are safe for you and what particular cautions you should observe, you can use yoga to increase your capacity and expand your limits. Many of us have used yoga to cope and thrive after such diverse conditions as progressive arthritis, surgery, and a variety of internal disorders. While yoga cannot repair structural damage or chronic disorders, it can often reduce their effects and aid in recovery if there has been a surgery. It can also help with the emotional consequences of discomfort through practices that promote relaxation and confidence.

Yoga is particularly helpful with temporary pain and discomforts that we suffer from unwise or unfortunate daily activities – a long airplane ride, muscular stiffness, feelings of fatigue, anxiety, stiff shoulders, and many insults to the body and spirit that we suffer. Misalignments and imbalances that accumulate in the course of a normal day can be approached with yoga and are good candidates for improvement.

Most important of all is yoga’s capacity to serve as a form of self-management that puts effectives tools in the hands of the individual. With techniques learned under the guidance a trained teacher – often with the support of simple props – the individual can improve range of motion, flexibility and strength. Even in cases where the use of physical postures and stretching techniques must be limited, there are a variety of breath and relaxation techniques that can help cope with the physical and mental effects of pain.

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I am very pleased that you’ve decided to join us this month. This is our BIG Health Awareness issue. We have packed so much up-to-date information into these pages that this issue is just bursting with health! We have something for men and women of all ages. We contact local health professionals every month and are thankful that many have contributed to this issue. They are keenly aware of health concerns for this region (very important). We stay in touch with them so they can stay in touch with you. I think you’ll find something here that can help you lead a healthier life. We hope that you share this special issue with friends and family, too.

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Keep Going Older adults also gain substantial health benefits from regular physical activity, and these benefits last even into old age

Physical activity is a great way to have fun, be with friends and family, enjoy the outdoors, improve your fitness for your favorite sport, and maintain your independence. Older adults also gain substantial health benefits from regular physical activity, and these benefits last even into old age. The best way to be physically active is to make it a lifelong habit. Once you get started, keep going.

Often, people decide to become more active and follow a healthy eating plan because they want to control their weight. For many people, these healthy habits do result in weight loss, but that’s only part of the big picture.

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Think about other lifestyle changes you can make, too. For example, smoking leads to a variety of serious diseases and can keep you from being active. So does drinking too much alcohol. Together, habits like physical activity, a healthful diet, drinking in moderation, and not smoking will help you achieve the main goal: the best of health.

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Mindfulness Practice HELPS CHILDREN, TOO

“Mindfulness is the awareness that arises through paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.”

-- Jon Kabat-Zinn

Mindfulness meditation, inspired by Buddhist traditions, really took root in the United States after 1979, when Jon Kabat-Zinn founded the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program at the University of Massachusetts.

The practices, which emphasize attention to breathing and focusing on the present moment, offer many benefits, according to the American Psychological Association. Those include stress and rumination reduction, increased focus and less emotional reactivity.

While it’s easy to understand how that would benefit the typically harried adult in this country, it’s a little more difficult to picture a child sitting quietly meditating.

Yet mindfulness practices are being introduced to children in school settings, and with good reason.

“I think schools are really stressful for kids,” said Tracey Sparrow, Ed.D., vice president of Children’s Programs at the Milwaukee Center for Independence. “So are social situations and home situations.”

Mindfulness practice, she said, “gives them a tool to deal with that stress.”

At MCFI’s School for Early Development and Achievement, Sparrow said mindfulness practices are taught using the MindUp™ Curriculum, 15 lessons with activities designed to help children concentrate, manage their emotions, better handle conflicts and have less stress.

MindUp™ is an evidenced-based, CASEL-accredited social and emotional literacy program of The Hawn Foundation, founded by Goldie Hawn.

“They go through structured lessons,” Sparrow said. “They do a lot of breathing exercises.”

But if you’re imagining a room filled with children sitting cross-legged with eyes closed mouthing “Om” in unison, you’re picturing it wrong. Sparrow said students will place a teddy bear on their stomach and watch as it goes up and down with each breath. “It’s a good way for them to get focused.”

She said mindfulness practices have even greater implications for children with special needs, who can learn to self-regulate t heir behaviors.

For instance, she said an active child with a sensory disorder can be taught to use breathing techniques to calm down. And once the practice is learned, that child can, on his or her own, practice it anytime, anywhere.

“Our kids have started, when something upsets them, to step back and take a breath,” said Sparrow.

Research indicates mindfulness practice also enhances executive function – the ability to plan, organize and manage time.

Academically, that will benefit all children, said Sparrow.

(For more information on mindfulness applications for children, contact Tracey Sparrow at MCFI Children’s Programs at 414.937.3990.) MCFI offers a full spectrum of services to help children with special needs and complex medical issues: Birth to Three, SmartBaby, School for Early Development and Achievement, Wells St. Academy, Pediatric Skilled Nursing and

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Stroke. Heart attack. Arthritis. Serious illness or injury often leads to a long, slow return to health. Thoughts of making a comeback take a backseat to simple survival. Recovery can also mean learning how to live with a disability. Researchers supported by NIH are studying the many roads people take to recovery. No matter where you’ve been, their findings may help you find your way back.

Whatever the condition, one of the most important keys to recovery is participation, says Karen Lohmann Siegel, a physical therapist at NIH’s Clinical Center.

“Many medical procedures and treatments are done to a patient by a health care provider, and the patient’s role in the treatment is small,” she explains. “That is not the case in rehabilitation. In rehab, the patients do a lot of the work themselves to get better.”

Each year about 700,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke and 1.1 million suffer a heart attack. The moment you survive the critical stage of a cardiovascular illness or injury is when you start the recovery phase, says Dr. Michael Weinrich of NIH’s National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).

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Results from several studies stress the role of physical activity in rehabilitation.

The good news is that it’s possible to help people get enough exercise to improve their chances of recovery. Researchers supported by NIH’s National Institute of Nursing Research, for example, have found that education and encouragement promoted exercise in a rehab program for people recovering from a heart attack or bypass surgery.

Physical activity speeds recovery in other areas, too. NICHD and NIH’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke are funding a 5-year clinical study on improving the motor skills of stroke survivors. Called EXCITE (Extremity Constraint Induced Therapy Evaluation), the study is looking at how well patients recover function in an arm disabled by stroke. For a period of time, the patient avoids using the healthy arm to perform daily tasks. Instead, the arm weakened by stroke does all the work. Results so far have shown that the forced activity strengthens the weak arm and helps the stroke survivor recover motor skills faster.

Joint replacement surgery is another condition for which physical activity speeds recovery. As people live longer and want to stay active, operations to replace wornout knees and hips with artificial joints have become more common. Recovering from this type of surgery means learning to walk again. Not long after your surgery, doctors and nurses want you right back on your feet. A physical therapist will plan exercises to help you retrain your muscles and adjust to using the artificial joint. You’ll probably feel some pain, but the movement will help you recover more quickly.

People who’ve had injury to their nervous system after disorders like stroke want to regain more than just basic movements. They want to get back to moving the way they did before they became sick. Scientists are now testing the idea that damaged muscles may recover better and faster with help from technology. NIHfunded researchers at Arizona State University have recently designed a lightweight robotic device called RUPERT (for Robotic Upper Extremity Repetitive Therapy) that helps stroke survivors regain some basic activity in their arms.

Dr. Jiping He, ASU professor of bioengineering and RUPERT research team leader, explains that the device has an advanced control system that detects the wearer’s intent to move. It can help them do the things we often take for granted, like reaching for a cup, eating or moving something from one place to another.

RUPERT is being developed by Kinetic Muscles, Inc., the same company that helped ASU produce a similar device for recovering hand function called the Hand Mentor. Power for these devices is supplied by “pneumatic muscles,” small instruments that use compressed air to mimic muscle movements.

Research teams funded by NICHD and NIH’s National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) began testing the Hand Mentor last year in stroke survivors. Dr. He says RUPERT should be ready in a year or so to start testing in patients. Preliminary work is also under way for leg rehab devices.

Another interesting development in rehabilitation research is an innovative movement analysis lab at NIH’s Clinical Center. Specialized video cameras record the movements of reflective markers attached to the patient’s feet, legs and hips. Sensors go on the patient’s skin to record leg muscle activity. Special plates built into the lab’s floor measure the forces exerted by the patient’s body on the floor. Once all the signals are collected by computer, the rehab team uses that information to get a very detailed idea of how the person’s joints and muscles move. They can then design a tailored recovery plan for each patient’s unique situation.

“People are complex organisms—we adapt,” Weinrich says. “We still don’t know what optimal rehabilitation is, but we are learning. ”Surviving the initial phase of illness was your first success. Playing a major role in your recovery plan and adding some physical activity to your daily routine will help speed you along the way.

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YOU’RE THE KEY PLAYER IN YOUR RECOVERY

Rehabilitation is a team effort with one goal: getting you back to where you want to be. NIH Clinical Center Physical Therapist Karen Lohmann Siegel offers the following tips on being a good team player: meaningful goals: Both long-term *andSetshort-term goals are important.

“Short-term goals are things you should reasonably be able to do in 1 to 2 weeks,” Siegel explains. They are the building blocks to get you to your ultimate long-term goals, and may be revised many times over the course of rehab.

Communicate with your rehab team: Often there’s more than one way to achieve results. If one exercise is not working for you, let your team know.

They may be able to recommend another approach.

Know your value to the team: Be an active participant in your own recovery. In rehab, it is all about you!

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Hearing Loss Signs of hearing loss For most of us, hearing loss is a gradual process, occurring over years. Because of this, we are accustomed to compensating for the loss, and often do not realize how bad our hearing loss has become. If you have experienced some of the following, you may have a hearing loss – do any of these statements describe you?

Social Interaction I have difficulty hearing people talk in noisy environments such as a restaurant, shopping mall, in a car, or at the movie theater.

People seem to “mumble” all the time.

Family, friends, or colleagues often have to repeat themselves when speaking with me.

I have trouble hearing people when they are not facing me or are in another room.

I have trouble following conversations.

Emotional Impact I feel annoyed when people are hard to understand.

I feel overwhelmed by large, noisy gatherings of family or friends.

I would rather stay home alone than be with others in a noisy setting.

I have trouble connecting with family members, especially children, because I cannot understand them.

I am fearful of new social situations.

Medical Indications I hear ringing, buzzing, or hissing sounds in my ears.

I have difficulty hearing certain sounds I take, or have taken, medication that can damage my hearing (ototoxic drugs).

I have a family history of hearing loss.

Common causes of hearing loss There are a number of potential causes of hearing loss, including: Exposure to excessive loud noise over a period of time.

Ear infections, trauma, or ear disease.

Harm of the inner ear and ear drum from contact with a foreign object (such as cotton swabs).

Illness or certain medications that may be ototoxic.

Deteriorating hearing due to the normal aging process.

By far, the most common cause of hearing loss is exposure to excessive noise over time. We live in a noisy world, and sometimes, our employment or recreational choices can impact our hearing. Even personal listening devices and cell phone use can impact our hearing. This exposure causes irreversible damage to the hair cells within the cochlea.

While hearing loss may be inevitable, whether it be due to illness or age, there are still steps that all individuals should take in their daily lives to help prevent hearing loss.

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Each winter, millions of people suffer from seasonal flu. Flu—the short name for influenza—is caused by viruses. Viruses are very small germs. Some viruses can spread easily from one person to another. They cause illnesses or infections like the flu.

Flu is a mild illness for some people. For older people, especially those who have health problems like diabetes or heart disease, the flu can be very serious, even lifethreatening.

How Serious Is Flu? Most people who get the flu feel much better in a week or two. But, some people can get very sick. For example, because your body is busy fighting off the flu, you might pick up a second infection. Older people are at great risk of these secondary infections, such as pneumonia.

How Does Flu Spread?

It was mid-November, and Ellen had not gotten a flu shot. One day she was out having lunch with a friend and noticed people sneezing and coughing at the next table. Two days later, Ellen woke up feeling achy and had a fever. She had the flu.

Her husband Jack took care of her and was careful to wash his hands after touching Ellen’s dishes. But, a few days later he too was sick. Maybe he used the phone just after Ellen finished talking with their son. Or maybe he touched a doorknob Ellen used after sneezing. Flu spreads easily from one person to another.

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several days after you get sick. You can catch the flu when someone near you coughs or sneezes. Or if you touch something the virus is on, like Ellen and Jack’s phone or doorknob, and then touch your nose or mouth, you could catch the flu. The flu virus can live on a surface like a book or doorknob for a number of hours. Remember to wash your hands often when you are around someone who is sick. Make a point of washing them before eating and touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you can, stay away from sick people. That will help stop the flu from spreading.

Is It the Flu or a Cold?

It’s easy to confuse a common cold with seasonal flu. A cold is milder than the flu, but since the flu can make older people very sick, you should know the difference.

That way you will know when to call the doctor, who might want to give you a prescription for medicines that can help you get over the flu.

People with the flu can have fever, chills, dry cough, general aches and pains, and a headache. They feel very tired. Sore throat, sneezing, stuffy nose, or stomach problems are less common. What some people call “stomach flu” is not influenza.

Can Flu Be Prevented?

Getting a flu shot every year can help you stay healthy. A flu shot contains the flu vaccine, which could keep you from getting the flu. Medicare will pay for the shot,

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A flu shot won’t keep everyone healthy. But, getting the flu shot every year can mean that if you do get the flu, you might have only a mild case.

Who Should Get a Flu Shot?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, part of the Federal Government, says that people age 50 and older should get a flu shot every year. Anyone who lives with or takes care of people age 50 or older should also have a flu shot every year.

When Should I Get My Flu Shot?

Most people get the flu between November and April. That’s why that time is called the flu season. It takes at least 2 weeks for your shot to start working, so try to get your flu shot in October or early November. Don’t worry if you can’t get your flu shot before the flu season starts. The shot can help keep you healthy no matter when you get it.

Why Do You Need a Flu Shot Every Year?

You need a flu shot every year for two reasons. First, flu viruses change. Each year’s virus may be just a little different. If the virus changes, the vaccine used in the flu shot is changed. Second, the protection you get from a flu shot lessens with time, especially in older people. So, you should get the shot every fall to do your best to stay protected from the flu.

Are There Side Effects?

Most people have no problem with a flu shot. In fact, for most people, the flu is far more dangerous than the flu shot.

When you get the flu shot, your arm might be sore, red, or a bit swollen. These side effects may start shortly after getting the shot and can last up to 2 days. They should not get in the way of your daily activities. A few people do have a headache or a low-grade fever for about a day after they get the shot. The flu shot cannot cause you to get the flu.

If you are allergic to eggs, you should not get the flu shot. Because eggs are used to make the flu vaccine, people who are allergic to eggs could have a serious reaction to the shot.

What Can I Do if I Get the Flu? If you get the flu, there are things you can do to feel better. First, call your doctor to see if there are medicines that can help. Remind him or her if you are taking drugs to fight cancer or other medicines that make it hard for your body to fight illness.

There are prescription drugs, called antivirals, that are used to treat people with the flu. If you take them within 48 hours after the flu begins, these drugs can make you

feel better more quickly. Antibiotics do not help you get over the flu. They are sometimes prescribed to help you get over a secondary infection if it is caused by bacteria.

Bacteria are a different type of germ than viruses.

Antivirals can also be used to prevent flu. If you hear that there is a flu outbreak in your area, check with your doctor. He or she could prescribe an antiviral that might protect you. Prevention is key. The first choice for preventing the flu is a flu shot.

If you are sick, try to rest in bed and drink plenty of fluids, like juice and water but not alcohol. Medicine such as aspirin or acetaminophen can bring down your fever, which might help with the aches and pains. It is important not to smoke if you are sick with the flu. It is a respiratory illness that can infect your lungs, as well as your nasal passages. These same areas are also bothered by smoking. Take it easy as much as you can until you are well.

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According to the US Census Bureau, the senior population is expected to reach 72 million by 2025. For the vast majority of aging older adults, some level of care is provided by family members and/or friends – regardless of whether the senior continues living at home or moves in with a loved one.

What does a caregiver do if he or she needs to be out of town and no one else is available to help care for the loved one? What if the caregiver simply needs some down time? Respite care is an option.

According to the Milwaukee County Department of Aging, respite care provides “short-term relief to the family member or friend who regularly provides care.

Respite care can be provided at home, in the community (e.g., Adult Day Service centers or special respite programs) or in an Assisted Living Facility.” See: http:// www.milwaukee.gov/Aging7705.htm For Anna Napiorkowski and her 90-year-old mother, Jadwiga Skladanek, the respite care experience was a “win-win.”

Jadwiga lived with her daughter for several years in Anna’s Whitefish Bay home.

Anna’s job required her to be out of town occasionally, and for years, her mother stayed home alone. “As time went on, she showed more signs of aging. She became forgetful and could not hear very well,” says Anna. “Ultimately, she became afraid to stay alone at night. She was genuinely scared and I knew this wasn’t a temporary thing.”

Anna had heard about Villa St. Francis several years earlier through another family member who’d toured the independent and assisted living residence located on Milwaukee’s south side adjacent to Wheaton Franciscan St. Francis. “I was looking for a place that would be suitable to care for my mom when I needed to travel for work,” she says.

According to Anna, her conditions were “rigorous,” and communication was a “driving force.” “My mother is bilingual. With age, she’s had some regression to Polish, her native language,” Anna says. “I gravitated to the south side and, upon visiting the Villa, learned that some staff members speak Polish, including Sr. Barbara who my mom adores.”

Anna was also impressed with other aspects of the Villa, including the cleanliness, the caring staff and the friendliness of the residents.

Just over a year ago, prior to a work trip Anna told her mother that she could not stay alone. She stated that she’d explored options, found the Villa and made arrangements for a short stay. “She was totally delighted after her first visit,” Anna states. “With her apartment, the food and the people around her, she really felt part of a community, whereas at home, she was often by herself.”

Jadwiga had three additional respite stays over the past year. “Each time she came home she talked about how much she loved it. She would frequently discuss the Villa and never minded going back.”

Jadwiga’s most recent respite stay followed a hospitalization. “She was discharged to the Villa and when it came time to return home, she didn’t want to do it,” says Anna. “She didn’t like the coming and going, she wanted more structure. She looked

at me and said, ‘My home is here. She put up a fight to stay.”

The application process took a few weeks and Jadwiga moved to her new home at the Villa in June 2010. “We’ve seen my mother’s physician, Dr. Kathleen Baugrud, regularly for years. She was involved in the process to explore respite care and the move to assisted living. She’s known my mother for 20 years, saw her declining, and was very good about guiding us through the process.”

Anna is pleased to point out many positive things she’s observed in her mother since moving to the Villa. “She’s dressing better; she no longer wears her old, ordinary clothes. At my home in recent months, she didn’t want to go out to the beauty shop. Now, she has her hair done regularly at the Villa’s beauty shop,” states Anna. “She loves the exercise programs, she loves the food and she loves the people.

She is very engaged.”

Anna also discusses the value of her mother living in a faith-based environment.

Both mother and daughter regularly attended Catholic Mass weekly at Holy Family Parish until about a year ago, when Jadwiga shifted to listening to Mass at home.

“We definitely wanted a Catholic home. Villa St. Francis offers daily Catholic Mass and my mom attends often,” states Anna. “The Villa provides support for spiritual growth. For my mother, and perhaps for others, I believe a spiritual focus is helpful in preparing for a transition to the next life.”

Anna says Jadwiga’s health is now “stable,” but reports that her mother declining.

She observes memory challenges including confusion about days of the week. “It’s a really good thing for her to be at the Villa,” says Anna who visits her mother several times each week and calls at least once daily. “I’m not saying this selfishly. I am no different than others who go through soul searching and ask if they’ve made the right decision for a parent.”

In talking with family and friends, Anna has concluded that, while she was able to cook for her mom and spend time with her, concerns about health became more dominant. “I don’t have nursing skills,” she says. “I feel better knowing my mom’s in a place where she can get an instant health evaluation if she needs it.”

Anna also believes that Jadwiga’s move to a new living environment was eased due to their respite care experiences. “The transition to assisted living through a respite program was a blessing for us,” she states. “My mom had the opportunity to compare the living environments, discuss what she liked, and request adjustments.

Our small investment in respite was well worth it.”

Anna talks fondly of her Jadwiga and is positive when she reflects on her mother’s life. “She’s had a good life. As she’s aged, we’ve made accommodations to help ensure that this good life continues. She’s happy at the Villa, and for that, I am happy.”

An article titled, “Why Do I Feel This Way: Stress, Burden, Reward?” appeared recently in Caregiver Circle, a newsletter from the Family Caregiver Support Network www. caregiversupportnetwork.org). It provides the following: • Each caregiver has different experiences, needs, feelings, expectations, challenges and rewards.

• Each caregiver's role is different based on who they are (husband, wife, son, daughter, or in-laws), what they are doing and often how long they have been caregiving.

• The daughter describes herself as the parent because she is now doing 'parent' like activities; shopping, feeding, laundry, bathing, finances. In reality the 'daughter' is now the caregiver • How a person responds to this new role will depend on how they feel about it, not just what needs to be done • While fitting caregiving activities into daily routines can feel stressful, caregivers often describe their “caregiver stress” as being different from normal daily stress.

• Caregiver burden or stress can cause physical, mental and relational problems Understanding the source of the burden can help.

• Gaining a sense of control and (having support) helps to reduce the feeling of burden and maintain health. Care giving can be both difficult and rewarding but the caregiver needs to remain healthy.

Numerous resources exist for family members and friends who care for older adults. Respite care services offer an option for caregivers who need to make arrangements when they travel for work, take a vacation, or must unexpectedly out of town. Helpguide.org provides an informative article titled, Finding and Choosing Respite Care Services and Providers at http://www.helpguide.org/elder/respite_care. htm Villa St. Francis, in Milwaukee at 1910 W. Ohio St, offers week-end or weeklong stays in furnished private apartments with on-site supportive services including health monitoring, meals, and assistance with bathing and dressing. To learn more, contact Chris Kohn at the Villa at 414-649-2888 or visit www.villastfranicis.org OCTOBER 2014 MHL 33

AVOIDING INJURIES Live Long, Die Healthy

A Presentation by That Guy Nurse John Shier, RN, PhD

Tuesday, October 7, 2 pm John Shier is a Registered Nurse and Doctor of Philosophy who entered the profession of nursing at the young age of sixty after having two prior successful careers.

This program examines the medical system and how it has extended American life expectancy from 54 in the 1930s to nearly 80 today. It emphasizes the critical fact that our medical system provides no financial incentives for maintaining health. It is a system designed to cure sickness, repair trauma and keep ill patients alive.

Prior to his nursing career and his work as “That Guy Nurse,” John was an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay for fourteen years.

John also served eighteen years as the Executive Director of the Lake Michigan Area Agency on Aging as well as providing leadership as the Executive Director of the United Way of Brown County.

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during the fall and winter season Heidi Weidner, PT, MPT It is a great time to reflect on your current health and your plan to maintain or improve your wellness. One thing that can certainly curtail those plans for healthy aging is an injurious fall. Over 13 million people sustain a reported fall each year in America. Many are preventable accidents caused by the faller’s environment like icy sidewalks, slippery floors, and stairs. However, many people walk on stairs, icy sidewalks and slippery floors without falling. So then, who is at risk for falling and how can you prevent falls and injury from falls?

HAVE YOUR BONE DENSITY CHECKED. People with osteoporosis don’t necessarily fall more than those people with dense bones. However, those with osteoporosis are more likely to facture a bone during a fall. Early detection and medical treatment can decrease the progression of bone wasting. In a few physical therapy sessions you can learn appropriate strengthening exercises to prevent the spinal changes associated with osteoporosis. See your primary care provider to be screened.

MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LEVEL OF VITAMIN D IN YOUR BODY. As the days shorten and you layer your clothing, you are exposed to less sunlight and therefore less Vitamin D is synthesized through your skin. Vitamin D is important for the prevention of osteoporosis, because it is necessary for the absorption of calcium into bones. Many people choose to supplement with D3 capsules, others choose to eat foods high in D such as: milk, eggs, fatty fish or fish liver oils. It is important to note that a handful of pharmaceuticals diminish your bodies uptake of Vitamin D. Your primary care provider can let you know if you are at a higher risk for Vitamin D deficiency.

HAVE YOUR EYESIGHT CHECKED YEARLY to ensure optimal mid to long distance vision. Avoid bifocals as they distort depth perception on stairs. If you do require correction for shorter distances, consider keeping a separate set near where you like to read or near the computer. If you have been putting off getting your cataract removed, don’t wait. As you age your brain depends more and more and visual input for your balance.

DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS. Maintaining good hydration prevents drops in blood pressure when you stand up. The “whoosy” feeling can often cause people to fall.

Unless your physician has told you to limit your intake of fluids for medical reasons, most of us would benefit from following the 8x8 rule: eight, eight oz glasses of fluids per day. If you’re not one to keep track you can use this simple rule. If your urine is darker than light yellow, you probably aren’t drinking enough.

WEAR APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR. You should take a second to reconsider wearing high heals or non-grip shoes. If you know you are at risk for falling you should consider wearing shoes inside the house as well. Look at your feet while standing. Have they changed considerably since you were 40? You may benefit from over the counter or customized orthodics. Physical Therapists can evaluate of your gait, your feet, and leg strength to assure the appropriate and most likely least expensive option for shoe inserts.

MAINTAIN MUSCLE STRENGTH THROUGH REGULAR EXERCISE AND RESISTANCE TRAINING. If you loose your balance, preventing a fall takes muscle power and agility to recover. If you are in good health you may be able to start an exercise program independently. However, if you take pharmaceuticals to manage your health, know you have a medical condition, or are unsure what the safest way for you to exercise is; you would benefit from a few sessions with your Physical Therapist. She will be able to explain how your medication or condition will effect your exercise choices, discuss your interests in different forms of exercise, instruct in safe technique, and get you on your way to an exercise regime that you love and will want to do for a long time.

As you can see, preventing falls takes the cooperation of your optometrist, primary care provider and your physical therapist and most importantly YOU. Heeding these six steps can help you have a safe and healthy snowy season.

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WHY CAN’T I REMEMBER HER NAME? MEMORY LOSS AND AGING Everyone forgets a name or misplaces keys occasionally. Many healthy people are less able to remember certain kinds of information as they get older.

Memory loss that disrupts everyday life is not a normal part of aging, however.

It is a symptom of dementia, a gradual and progressive decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, a disorder that results in the loss of brain cells. Alzheimer symptoms progress, affecting communication, learning, thinking and reasoning. Eventually they have an impact on a person’s work and social life.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease The Alzheimer’s Association, the world leader in Alzheimer research and support, has developed the following checklist of common symptoms to help recognize the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Memory loss – Forgetting recently learned information is one of the most common early signs of dementia.

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Difficulty performing familiar tasks – People with dementia often find it hard to plan or complete everyday tasks, such as preparing a meal or placing a telephone call.

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Problems with language – People with Alzheimer’s disease often forget simple words or substitute unusual words, making their speech or writing hard to understand.

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Disorientation to time and place – People with Alzheimer’s disease can become lost in their own neighborhoods, forget where they are and how they got there, and not know how to get back home.

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Poor or decreased judgment – Those with Alzheimer’s may dress inappropriately, or they may show poor judgment about money, like giving away large sums to telemarketers.

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Problems with abstract thinking – Someone with Alzheimer’s disease may have unusual difficulty performing complex mental tasks, like forgetting what numbers are and how they should be used.

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Misplacing things – A person with Alzheimer’s disease may put things in unusual places: an iron in the freezer or a wristwatch in the sugar bowl.

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Changes in mood or behavior – Someone with Alzheimer’s disease may show rapid mood swings – from calm to tears to anger – for no apparent reason.

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Changes in personality – The personalities of people with dementia can change dramatically. They may become extremely confused, suspicious, fearful or dependent on a family member.

10. Loss of initiative – A person with Alzheimer’s disease may become very passive, sitting in front of the TV for hours, sleeping more than usual or not wanting to do usual activities.

If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, consult a physician today. Early and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia is an important step to getting the right treatment, care and support. Evidence suggests that early diagnosis and subsequent treatment can help slow the progression of symptoms.

Where to Turn for Help There are numerous clinics in Wisconsin that specialize in the assessment of memory loss. Many of them are affiliated with the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute (WAI), a center within the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health. These clinics follow a diagnostic protocol based on best practice models suggested by the WAI, and utilize an inter-disciplinary team of professionals, which guides the patient and their family through each phase of the assessment process.

The team can include a physician, a psychologist, a nurse, and a social worker or another specialist in dementia care. The physician (usually a neurologist or gerontologist) completes a medical history and physical exam possibly including xrays and/or lab testing. The psychologist or nurse works with the patient to evaluate memory, thinking, and mood. A social worker meets with the patient’s family to complete a social history and provides additional one-on-one support.

Sources: “Ten Warning Signs” brochure (©Alzheimer’s Association 2005), and Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter newsletter (Winter 2006).

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Winter is coming quickly. (I hate to be the one to tell you, sorry.)

Along with the winter cold comes the closing in our homes; windows are secured and lawn chairs are stored away.

The meaning of Halloween is about house cleaning. We push out unwanted spirits and keep the life-giving spirits inside. In this way, winter becomes bearable and we live within our grace-filled rooms during those dark, cold months. Children dress in scary costumes to “trick” spirits away and “treat” the positive ones with a safe, warm home. The trick for us adults is to “trick” away the bad spirits that can haunt us. Two such spirits are paranoia and isolation, especially in later years.

The demon paranoia can affect us all. It is a growing mistrust that eats away the hope and goodwill that is so necessary in life. I wish we feared evil as much as we seem fearful of God. We so often fear God’s wrath that we fail to embrace the love and kindness that is a far greater part of God’s personality. Paranoia freezes us as badly as a February night. Our Halloween cleaning sweeps clean the unwarranted fear from our Creator and Sustainer.

The demon of isolation, like paranoia, closes in on us and closes out anything different or foreign to our way of thinking. Isolation and smugness could very well be cousins. They both exclude rather than include.

They both separate without care or concern instead of a trusting and inviting nature.

Most of the fears we encase in our hearts and minds are unfounded.

They are illusions that we find comfortable even if we admit to ourselves that they are bad spirits for our wellbeing. We can become content in our phobias.

Let this Halloween clean out as many demons as possible; demons that hold us down, in whatever way from each other and from ourselves.

Let this winter be filled with the warming embrace and encouragement of a merciful and forgiving God. Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS. Director of Communications Alexian Village of Milwaukee

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“I want to be 18 again with all the silly questions and worries that preoccupied me then. All my hesitations and doubts at that age as best I can recall now instead of the confidence and assurance that experience has taught me, sometimes in spite of myself and other times through thoroughly practice.”

“Stop it.” Another aging spot appeared today when yesterday my skin was smooth and taut. My 20’s was a time wondering how I would succeed and the tests in school, endless tests that tested only what I remembered the teacher said in class instead of the comfort age has given me of knowing what happened years ago and not repeating the same mistake.

“Stop it.” I think I need a larger belt but I refuse to buy one. In my case it was being endlessly asked “When will you get your own parish” as though I’m wasting my time in this parish doing all I need to do as an associate pastor. For you it may have been the failed marriage because you thought you knew it all and discovered, sadly, the opposite. For me, there was often in my head that Saturday night confusion about tomorrow’s sermon, “You don’t want to say that,” “This is weak stuff,” instead of the assurance I know enjoy that I have something to say and Saturday night has returned to being a fun night.

“Stop it.” Alas, my thighs seem to be disproportional to the rest of my body. My 30’s brought out childhood questions like “Will they like me?” “Will they accept me?” (I think of “A Knights Tale” movie where it’s said, “You’ve been weighted, measured and found unworthy”) instead of the hard earned peace that surprises me often now when I experience it.

“Stop it.” “What’s with this grey stuff that sticks out over my natural hair color?”

Do I really miss my early humor that was often at the expense of someone else instead of the self-effacing humor that I easily throw out today?

Was all that turmoil and young confusion that attractive to me that I now yearn for a repeat performance? I smile to myself when thinking about it because I then say, “You’ve got to be kidding.” (pun intended.)

Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS. is director of communications at Alexian Village of Milwaukee

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It’s excellent fitness for all ages, but it’s especially important for us as we get older. Yoga helps us to lubricate creaking joints, aides in the flexibility to continue with the same tasks we did when we were much younger.

As we age, things like moving, lifting, getting up from a chair, and even getting out of bed, may become a challenge for many of us. “Oh my aching body” is often heard as you groan in doing something that was a snap when you were in your twenties and thirties, or even early forties. Yoga is one of the disciplines that can help mitigate the aging of your body.

It may even be de rigueur as part of your fitness routine.

However, yoga might be difficult for some people. Along with the variety of yoga classes proliferating the greater Milwaukee area, there is a yoga that is geared for those who are more mature, for the Boomer generation, and older, it’s Yoga for Seniors.

Yoga for Seniors, taught by Sandy Byrne at Elite Sports Club’s River Glen location, is geared in every way for the Boomer generation. Byrne is a certified Senior and Hatha Yoga instructor, and Pilates Mat instructor.

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The biggest difference between regular Yoga and Senior Yoga is that movements are done more slowly, modified for greater ease and stability, through a shortened range of motion.

Byrne cited many examples of people, even in their eighties, who’ve been helped by participating in Senior Yoga.

She recalled, “I’ve heard from many in my class, and in my private sessions, that they’ve improved their balance, relieved the pain of arthritic joints, and improved the so called ‘dowager’s hump.’”

The Yoga for Seniors instructor’s manual, ‘YogaFit,’ enumerates at length the many benefits of Yoga for Seniors.

Among the benefits are: the improvement of posture, range of motion, and strength; as well as mental clarity and function; restoring joint mobility and flexibility; strengthens lung and respiratory health; decreasing back pain; and surprisingly, even can improve foot health.

Most importantly “Yoga can arrest, and may even reverse the deteriorating process that comes with aging.”

Byrne explained how her Yoga for Seniors class is conducted. “We begin a longer warm up phase by doing simple seated exercises as I scan participants’ quality of movement. Though I am teaching a class, I treat every person as an individual, seeing what each is capable of at each juncture of the class.”

“Then we transition from sitting, to standing, to do our ‘modern dance’ inspired leg swings. From here we move on toward larger full body movements, which may include marching in place, or a modified Yoga Sun Salutation.”

Byrne emphasized, “a good teacher pays attention to each of her students and what’s going on with their bodies. Each class is based partially on what my students tell me and I design the class with their input in mind.”

She spoke of some of the other Yoga moves made in the class to help her senior participants. “Rolling our shoulders back and down, and lifting our chests is energizing. The classic Yoga movement ‘Downward Facing Dog’ is weight bearing and helps to build bone.”

Byrne concluded with some very positive news for seniors. “I have found that if people participate in Yoga for Seniors for as few as three sessions most people will achieve positive benefits in this time. Obviously even longer is better, and to achieve the best and lasting results, it should be a definite lifetime part of your fitness regimen. The good news is that you can begin Senior Yoga at any time and at any level of fitness.

It’s never too late to improve the health of the body.”

To sign up for the Yoga For Seniors program, for either classes or individual instruction, call Byrne at “Elite Sports Club-River Glen.” 414-352-4900.

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There are many lifestyle changes you can make to lower your risk of high blood pressure, including: Keep a healthy weight. Being overweight adds to your risk of high blood pressure.

Ask your doctor if you need to lose weight.

Exercise every day. Moderate exercise can lower your risk of high blood pressure.

Set some goals for yourself so that you can exercise safely and work your way up to exercising at least 30 minutes a day most days of the week. You should check with your doctor before starting an exercise plan if you have any health problems that are not being treated. You can find more information about exercise and physical activity from the National Institute on Aging at www.nia.nih.gov/Go4Life.

Eat a healthy diet. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products may help to lower blood pressure. Ask your doctor about following a healthy diet.

Cut down on salt. Many Americans eat more salt (sodium) than they need. Most of the salt comes from processed food (for example, soup and baked goods). A lowsalt diet might help lower your blood pressure. Talk with your doctor about eating less salt.

Drink less alcohol. Drinking alcohol can affect your blood pressure. Most men should not have more than two drinks a day; most women should not have more than one drink a day.

Don’t smoke. Smoking increases your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and other health problems. If you smoke, quit.

Get a good night’s sleep. Tell your doctor if you’ve been told you snore or sound like you stop breathing for moments when you sleep. This may be a sign of a problem called sleep apnea. Treating sleep apnea and getting a good night’s sleep can help to lower blood pressure.

If these lifestyle changes don’t lower your blood pressure enough to a safe level, your doctor will also prescribe medicine. You may try several kinds or combinations of medicines before finding a plan that works best for you. Medicine can control your blood pressure, but it can’t cure it. You will likely need to take medicine for the rest of your life. Plan with your doctor how to manage your blood pressure.

High Blood Pressure Facts High blood pressure is serious because it can lead to major health problems. Make a point of learning what blood pressure should be. And, remember: High blood pressure may not make you feel sick, but it is serious. See a doctor to treat it.

You can lower your blood pressure by changing your day-to-day habits and by taking medicine, if needed.

If you take high blood pressure medicine, making some lifestyle changes may help lower the dose you need.

If you take blood pressure medicine and your blood pressure is 120 or less, that’s good. It means medicine and lifestyle changes are working. If another doctor asks if you have high blood pressure, the answer is, “Yes, but it is being treated.”

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One of the biggest decisions to make as you are entering into retirement is whether you would like to stay in your existing home or choose to move into a senior community. Senior communities are designed to maximize the time you spend not taking care of your home. Seniors might become tired of the to do lists, and making choices on what comes next list. Senior communities can help make a active older adult’s lifestyle become more relaxed. It’s time to retire not only from your job but work at home.

When seniors decide to move into an independent, assisted or any other senior communitiy, they seem to be taken back on where to start. When looking to move into a senior community, most seniors are looking to make new friends, and relish in new experiences. The developers design a 55 plus or 62 plus communities to help residence achieve what they are looking for. Senior communities can offer a number of social actives that can enrich a senior’s lifestyle.

When looking into making these decisions on where to move to, you should make a must have list, and would like list. Researching senior communities is helpful to help you realize what your needs are and even bring to your attention activities and amenities that you might have forgotten about.

Would you like to be close to family, friends, shopping centers, healthcare facilities? Will you need to use transportation other than your car? Will you have access to recreational activities? Do you want to climb flights of stairs? Do you want maintenance-free living? Is it secure and safe? Do you need assistance with daily activities? Can you keep your pet? Research new home alternatives long before you make your move. Spend time in the area where you plan to move and get answers to all your questions.

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By Karyl Richson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Milwaukee, WI The cool winds and changing leaves are tell-tale signs: another autumn has arrived. Sometimes it’s hard to believe how quickly the seasons change and the years pass by. Whatever season of life you happen to be in, it may be a good time to reflect on the protection you have through Social Security.

Each stage of life — from the spring of youth to the summer of middle age to the autumn of retirement — comes with its own set of financial concerns. And in each situation, Social Security is there to help.

Of the more than 53 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits, nearly one-third are not retired workers or their dependents. They’re disabled workers and their families, or the survivors of a deceased worker. These non-retirement Social Security benefits can be especially important to young workers because about onein-eight young people will die before retirement, and about one-in-four will become disabled.

While the death of a husband, wife, or parent is emotionally devastating, it often can be financially devastating as well. Social Security provides a monthly survivors benefit payment to help the qualified family members of a deceased worker.

Social Security disability protection is equally valuable. Few workers have an employer-provided, long-term disability policy. With Social Security, however, the average worker has the equivalent of a disability insurance policy that pays monthly benefits to workers and their families, based on the workers’ lifetime earnings. So you can rest a little easier knowing that Social Security provides some measure of security, if life does not turn out as planned.

On the other hand, if you do work and retire as planned, Social Security serves as the foundation for a secure retirement. Social Security is the largest source of income for most elderly Americans today, but Social Security was never intended to be your only source of income when you retire. You also will need other savings, investments, pensions or retirement accounts to make sure you have enough money to live comfortably when you retire.

The Social Security Statement that you receive in the mail each year provides an estimate of your retirement, survivors, and disability insurance benefits. If you’d like to try out some different scenarios and see how various retirement ages and future earnings may change your retirement picture, visit our online Retirement Estimator at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator. It provides an instant, personalized estimate of your future benefits.

And perhaps the best news of all is that it’s easier than ever to apply for retirement benefits. You can do it right from the comfort and convenience of your home or office by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/applytoretire. It can take as little as 15 minutes.

Whether you’re young or old, Social Security is there through every season. You can find out more at www.socialsecurity.gov.

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Staying healthy after menopause may mean making some changes in the way you live.

Don’t smoke. If you do use any type of tobacco, stop— it’s never too late to benefit from quitting smoking.

Eat a healthy diet, low in fat, high in fiber, with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain foods, as well as all the important vitamins and minerals.

Make sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D—in your diet or with vitamin/mineral supplements if recommended by your doctor.

Learn what your healthy weight is, and try to stay there.

Do weight-bearing exercise, such as walking, jogging, or dancing, at least 3 days each week for healthy bones. But try to be physically active in other ways for your general health.

Other things to remember: Take medicine if your doctor prescribes it for you, especially if it is for health problems you cannot see or feel—for example, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or osteoporosis.

Use a water-based vaginal lubricant (not petroleum jelly) or a vaginal estrogen cream or tablet to help with vaginal discomfort.

Get regular pelvic and breast exams, Pap tests, and mammograms. You should also be checked for colon and rectal cancer and for skin cancer. Contact your doctor right away if you notice a lump in your breast or a mole that has changed.

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Menopause is not a disease that has to be treated.

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When a hot flash starts, try to go somewhere cool.

If night sweats wake you, sleep in a cool room or with a fan on.

Dress in layers that you can take off if you get too warm.

Use sheets and clothing that let your skin “breathe.”

Have a cold drink (water or juice) when a flash is starting.

You could also talk to your doctor about whether there are any medicines to manage hot flashes. A few drugs that are approved for other uses (for example, certain antidepressants) seem to be helpful to some women.

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EYE<<page 11 trolled, but rarely cured. The most common treatment has been to alleviate symptoms with artificial tear drop products (like Refresh, Thera Tears and Tears Naturale) used as often as every hour. If frequent use of artificial tears doesn’t provide relief, some patients undergo a simple, five-minute office procedure that places tiny silicone “punctal” plugs into the drain openings in the corner of the eyes to eliminate tear loss and retain natural moisture. And, another option is RestasisTM prescription drops.

Why is RestasisTM “revolutionary?”

Mark Freedman, MD Because it views dry eye not as a nuisance, but as a disease.

Just as researchers shifted from treating the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis to aggressively attacking the cause (a related immune alteration) in order to prevent later disability, scientists recognized the need to develop an eye drop that goes beyond providing temporary relief for dry eye symptoms to one that aggressively treats the inflammatory process that causes the condition.

Can you explain this inflammatory process?

Brett Rhode, MD: Dry eye disease occurs when the eye’s surface becomes irritated by any of a number of environmental or physical factors, including aging, diseases, contact lenses, computer work, allergens, smoke and medications. In a normal functioning eye, there is an anti-inflammatory component that keeps the disruptive effect of this irritation to a minimum. However, if this component is lacking and the irritation is not controlled, the eye does not produce adequate tears. This irritation causes the body’s immune system to activate its troops of inflammatory cells, including T-lymphocytes. Thinking that the eye is under attack, these T-cells release special proteins called ‘cytokines.’ This starts the inflammatory cycle, whereby inflammation of both the eye’s surface and tear-producing glands results in “abnormal” tears and symptoms of dry eye. Since the tears are abnormal, the irritated eye is not properly nourished or lubricated. This causes the cycle of inflammation and symptoms to repeat again and again.

How does Restasis work?

Daniel Ferguson, MD: It regulates the immune reaction to dry eye stimuli by reducing the number of inflammatory cells that are activated and blocking the production of destructive inflammatory chemicals.

Who can use Restasis?

Daniel Paskowitz, MD, PhD: Anyone who suffers from dry eyes or uses artificial tears without relief may be a candidate for Restasis. Your eye care specialist can conduct tests to make an accurate diagnosis and determine if Restasis is right for you. Beneficial effects (like decreased artificial tear use) take about three months to occur.

FREE Booklets & Information The doctors quoted above are partners at Eye Care Specialists, Wisconsin’s leading ophthalmology practice. They are dedicated to providing the highest quality cataract, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, dry eye, and laser vision correction care. They frequently lecture to the public and fellow physicians and have written their own series of booklets on these conditions. Call 414-321-7035 for FREE copies or to schedule an appointment for a thorough examination at their V offices on 7th & Wisconsin Avenue, Mayfair Road across from the mall, or 102nd & National Avenue. They also offer information at www.eyecarespecialists.net.

PRESSURE<<page 42 not stop taking your high blood pressure medicine unless your doctor tells you to stop. Don’t skip a day or take half a pill. Remember to refill your medicine before you run out of pills.

Before having surgery, ask your doctor if you should take your blood pressure medicine on that day.

Get up slowly from a seated or lying position and stand for a bit. This lets your blood pressure adjust before walking to prevent dizziness, fainting, or a fall.

If your doctor asks you to take your blood pressure at home, keep in mind: There are many blood pressure home monitors for sale. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to see which monitor you need and to show you how to use it. Have your monitor checked at the doctor’s office to make sure it works correctly.

Avoid smoking, exercise, and caffeine 30 minutes before taking your blood pressure.

Make sure you are sitting with your feet on the floor and your back is against something.

Relax quietly for 5 minutes before checking your blood pressure.

Keep a list of your blood pressure numbers to share with your doctor, physician’s assistant, or nurse.

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