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2011 Volume 2, Issue 5

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Hearing: Insurance

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Emotional: Rescued Horses Help Kids With Emotional Trauma

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Physical: One Easy StepTM to a Safer Bathroom!

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Nutritional: New NIH Cookbook Encourages Families to Eat Healthfully

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Memories: Reminiscing Through Life Journals

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In The Community: Race For The Cure

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Support: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Psychosis?

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Financial Health: Women & Investing

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Proper Maintenance: How Do I Take Care of My New Hearing Aids?

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Patient Report: The ion Magnum & iPico Procedure

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Family Health: That Back Pain Doesn’t Have to Be a Pain in Your Neck

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Communication: Club Sandwich

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Senior Programs: “Memories in the Making”

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Body Health: Who Visits A Chiropractor?

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Children’s Health: Genesis Pediatric Therapy Center Brings Hope

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Reconstructive Surgery: Tracy’s Ankle Replacement Helps Keep Her One Step Ahead of Her Clients

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hearing

Insurance

Are Hearing Aids Covered?

By Dr. Molly Parker, Audiologist, Parker Audiology PC

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ears ago a mentor told me that insurance companies viewed hearing aids as a predictable expense and that was why they were not covered by insurance companies. While this may be true for catastrophic policies, health insurance seems to cover many non-catastrophic situations today. With the cost of hearing instruments ranging $1000-$3500 each, it is understandable that sticker shock is common upon initially inquiring about hearing aids. Financing options and insurance coverage are common questions.

It is widely known that Medicare — and supplemental insurance — do not generally cover hearing aids. If you are considering a hearing aid purchase, consider your budget and let your audiologist know up front.

Financing options are widely available. Most people purchase hearing aids with a credit card. Often, the most flexible and least expensive way to purchase hearing instruments is obtaining a personal bank loan.

There are often in-house financing options but these usually have very high interest rates. Some offices will allow you to spread out your payments over time. Others require payment up front.

about the fine print at your appointment. Prior to the appointment, get a physican’s written referral for the hearing test to make sure you have your insurance options covered.

Despite all the”deals” you may read about, ultimately it is most important to feel comfortable with your audiologist or hearing aid dispenser.

Keep in mind that—like any professional-- audiologists will have different opinions regarding the best hearing aid options for you. Have confidence in your provider or seek a second and third opinion. A hearing aid purchase will foster a long term relationship between you and your provider. Choose your hearing provider wisely.

MAY IS BETTER SPEECH AND HEARING MONTH. HAVE YOUR HEARING TESTED TODAY! Dr. Molly Parker is a Doctor of Audiology with Parker Audiology PC and, formerly Don White Hearing Aid Service. To schedule an appointment, call 563-326-5441. Visit their location at 1640 W Locust St, Davenport or visit their website at www.parkeraudiologypc.com

“Understand the significance of in-network vs out of network providers with your plan.”

For non-Medicare patients, if you are in the market for new hearing instruments, it is worthwhile to call the number on the back of your insurance card to find out your coverage. Ask to speak to a representative (Say “Representative” to talk to a person). Understand the significance of innetwork vs out of network providers with your plan. Document whom you spoke with and when, and write down the specific language that is used when describing your policy. Some phrases to pay attention to includes, “Up to a maximum of …”, “…of the allowable charge,” (emphasis added), and “individual and family deductible.” Some plans offer hearing aid coverage but it may not be initially evident when the customer service representative initially looks it up. If you suspect you have hearing aid coverage and it is denied by the representative, call back later to verify your information.

Human Resource departments at work are also helpful to clarify coverage.

Union benefits also sometimes offer hearing aid benefits.

Some insurance companies offer a discounted package and funnel their customers to one or two local hearing aid dispensers in the area.

Sometimes these packages offer a decent discount whereas other times, it is possible to beat the cost by going to a competitor. Ask your audiologist May 2011 — Quad Cities — ­ Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 5

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emotional Advanced Imaging Center has donated this space to highlight a very worthwhile cause.

Rescued Horses Help Kids With Emotional Trauma

By Michele Allison

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ver the last 15 years, the use of horses in sessions with children that have suffered from all forms of abuse or emotional trauma has grown dramatically. The effectiveness of this alternative outlet is becoming well known in the counseling offices across the nation. The unique qualities of the horse allow kids to get more in touch with those tender areas in their emotions without the guarded walls they sometimes hide behind when talking with people. Horses don’t lie. Horses don’t deceive. Horses don’t take advantage, and kids particularly relate to the rescued horses and the suffering they, too, have faced.

The horses have the unique ability to mirror what is going on inside of the participant during the activities using a naturally occurring sense called mirror neurons. To explain this unique quality, it is the same thing fish in the ocean use to all dart and turn together in unison. Prey animals use this ability to benefit from the safety and protection in their herd from predators. When shifts in the horse’s behavior are seen, specific questions are asked of the participant prompting self-discovery.

The questions asked during the sessions have the ability to bring up new discoveries in the participant’s healing process. Their current counseling professionals and mentors can help expand on these new discoveries and apply them to their lives. The privacy of the sessions allow for the participant to consider what the horse’s behavior indicates about their beliefs and responses to situations. They also learn the value of trust and responsibility for themselves and for others as the horses respond immediately to the shifts in the participant’s approach or beliefs during the sessions.

Sally (not her real name) is a child that came to our ranch suffering from a serious sense of disappointment. Her response was either binge eating or attempted suicide. During one of our sessions, we set up “areas” with hulahoops and labeled them with “feelings”. She was asked to take a horse to the areas, drop the rope and get the horse to stay there when she walked away. She went to “disappointment” first. When she attempted to lead the horse out of disappointment it would not come out. I asked her, “When you are in disappointment, what would you like for someone to do for you that would help you come out of disappointment?” She of course would not suggest self-harm to the horse, so she said, “I would like it if my Mom would play with my hair.” So, she braided the horse’s mane, and the horse stepped out of the space. Because of this exercise, Sally was able to choose a better way of dealing with her disappointment and now chooses this outlet instead of self-harm.

This is one story among many successful breakthroughs experienced at a ranch located in the Quad Cities. Children begin to look forward to their sessions and open up in ways that more traditional approaches are not able to duplicate. And, the rescued horses also benefit with the love showered on them by the children.

For more information about the work being done at Juan Diez Rancheros located in Davenport, Iowa, go to their website www.jdrhorses.org . They will also be having their 2nd Annual Fund Raising Barn Dance May 21st. If you would like more information about the fundraiser or you would like to support their work, call Michele at (563) 508-5783.

Juan Diez Rancheros founder, Michelle, with friend

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physical

One Easy Step™ to a Safer Bathroom!

By John Connell, Miracle Method of the Quad Cities

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o room poses a greater safety threat for the elderly than the bathroom. Slip and fall accidents, particularly when entering and exiting the bathtub, account for nearly 25 percent of the hospital admissions for people age 65 and older.

For you or for someone you care for, Miracle Method can install an Easy Step™ tub to shower conversion that can greatly improve bathing safety. The Easy Step™ creates a 24” by 9” opening in the tub, allowing the user to step through, not over, the side of the tub.

Choose either an Easy Step™ tub to shower conversion or the new Easy Step™ door option to maintain the use of the bathtub for yourself or other household members.

“It’s not uncommon for elderly people to lose their balance when getting in or out of the bathtub,” states John Connell, owner of Mira-

“I gave my mother an Easy Step™… it gives us both peace of mind.” cle Method of The Quad Cities. “An Easy Step™ installation can greatly reduce the risk of slip and fall accidents,” continues Connell.

Costing a fraction of the price of walk-in bathtubs, the Easy Step™ conversion is an affordable solution that can be installed in just one day. Removing walls, tearing out the old tub or doing extensive plumbing modifications are completely unnecessary with Easy Step™, but the norm with walk-in tubs.

In addition to the cost difference between the Easy Step™ and walk-in tubs, homeowners and caregivers should be aware of the significant amount of water and the time required for filling and emptying a walk-in tub while the user waits in the tub.

When installing the Easy Step™, the Miracle Method technician can also install safety grab bars, hand-held shower nozzles, curved shower rods and slip resistant tub surfaces. All provide greater safety and convenience,” according to Connell

“Many of our customers also have us refinish their difficult-toclean tub and tile surround at the same time as the Easy Step™ installation, states Connell. “Having all the work done at once allows us to offer a cost savings to the homeowner.”

Miracle Method installs Easy Step™ tub to shower conversions in homes, apartments, and senior living facilities. “Easy Step™ owners as well as care givers appreciate Easy Step’s™ affordability, improved safety and the speed in which we can make the installation,” says Connell

To learn more about the Easy Step™ visit the Miracle Method website, www.miraclemethod/EasyStep. Call 563-271-9327 for a free, in-home estimate.

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nutritional

New NIH Cookbook Encourages Families to

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utritious meals can be tasty and easy to prepare, according to a new family cookbook from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health.

Keep the Beat™ Recipes: Deliciously Healthy Family Meals has more than 40 kid-tested recipes featuring a variety of healthy entrees, side dishes, and snacks that parents and children can enjoy together. The free cookbook also offers time-saving tips and helpful resources for busy families. “Good food choices made early in life can support a lifetime of healthy habits. This cookbook can help parents make good decisions about the foods they serve their families,” said NHLBI Acting Director Susan B. Shurin, M.D., a board-certified pediatrician. “With a healthy approach to cooking, families learn to enjoy the taste of heart-healthy meals that can help lower their risk of heart disease and other conditions.”

The recipes in the cookbook were designed and created for the NHLBI by David Kamen, a professor in Culinary Arts at the Culinary Institute of America, trained chef/instructor, and father of two. All of the recipes are based on heart-healthy principles from the NHLBI, include nutrition analysis, reflect the principles of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and provide guidance for preparing meals that are low in saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, and added sugars. The recipes also adhere to the NHLBI’s Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which supports an overall healthy eating plan.

Keep the Beat Recipes: Deliciously Healthy Family Meals was developed in collaboration with the NIH’s We Can!® (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity and Nutrition) program. We Can! is a national education program supported by four NIH institutes and led by the NHLBI. The program is designed to provide parents, caregivers, and entire communities with strategies, tactics, and tools to help children stay at a healthy weight by eating healthfully, being active, and reducing screen

time. The cookbook can be used by the We Can! community sites as they implement programs for both parents and youth.

The cookbook as well as individual recipes are available for free on the Keep the Beat: Deliciously Healthy Eating website, and hard copies can be ordered through the NHLBI Health Information Center. The site also features a searchable database, family resources, healthy shopping and cooking tips, videos, and information for the media. Visitors are also invited to engage in an online community through the Keep the Beat Facebook page, which contains information about upcoming events and cookbook highlights. Log on at http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/healthyeating or contact the NHLBI Health Information Center at 301-592-8573 for more information.

To arrange an interview with an NHLBI spokesperson, please contact the NHLBI Communications Office at (301) 496-4236 or nhlbi_news@nhlbi.nih.gov.

Part of the National Institutes of Health, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) plans, conducts, and supports research related to the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases; and sleep disorders. The Institute also administers national health education campaigns on women and heart disease, healthy weight for children, and other topics. NHLBI press releases and other materials are available online at www.nhlbi.nih.gov.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) — The Nation’s Medical Research Agency — includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is the primary federal agency for conducting and supporting basic, clinical and translational medical research, and it investigates the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit www.nih.gov.

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memories May is Older Americans Month

Reminiscing Through Life Journals

By Sally Hogue, Courtyard Estates of Walcott

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s we recognize Older American’s month this May many of us think back to what really is “older”? As we progress in years what we hold on to as important is our memories; where and how we lived, who and what we loved, while when is not particularly significant as we just know it all as our past.

The uncanny scenario is what is most important to us as we get older may be forgotten simply because we have gotten older. Do we forget or with life experience do some things just seem less significant?

Sharing our reflections can be a heartwarming experience filled with incredible meaning for us as well as our family members. Senior groups have taken to life journal tools which help people recall and document their histories.

A local Chaplain, Alice Martin, shared, “In years of working with individuals at end of life, I often asked them to tell me about their life.

I was amazed at how many people could not tell me much. Occasionally I figured they could not remember, but most often they simply did not feel their journey was important.” Chaplain Alice developed

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a “Telling Our Stories” book which journals important dates such as births, deaths, and marriages. Journal books not only include the details of significant life events but the description of the path and their opinions of why life took the turns it did. Chaplain Alice states, “This validates us!”

Individuals can reminisce about their education, which for many was the one-room school and how hard those teachers worked.

Laughter comes to seniors who share their wages from their first job compared to what their children make today. The biggest difference in today’s lifestyle is how technology has sped up communications and decreased the time for cleaning and food preparation. Seniors share a sense of worth in the hard work of farming and baking, but most agree that milking cows, carrying firewood, and making their own soap would not fit in today’s fast paced life.

A huge difference noted by seniors today is with life ethics. When they are asked what message they would leave behind for their great grand children; it is to work hard, tell the truth, and respect others. They

fear children having too much and not having to work for it creates a spoil that gives unearned entitlement thus lack of respect to others.

When more personal topics are discussed such as what are some one’s strengths, talents, or best physical characteristics seniors often have a sense of modesty. Life journal facilitators find that because most women stayed at home they often felt their strengths were expected and more or less went unnoticed.

Journal participants had commonality and are more outspoken regarding one particular question, “If you had it to do over again what would you change about your life?” An almost universal response is, “Nothing, I would do it the same all over again,” as overall they are satisfied with their full lives. When asked what three wishes they’d make or with whom they would have dinner; unequivocally they answered to have more time with family, share dinner with a deceased loved one, or visit more often with their grandchildren.

An interesting facet of life journaling is stirring memories from the past. Occasionally individuals find unresolved grief issues or details that offer clarity to unanswered questions; most of which are cathartic. One 93 year old lady could not remember the proper names of her eleven siblings. She had only one surviving brother who visited her regularly.

His weekend trips were thereafter spent recalling their childhoods and she was proud to complete her family tree section after two weekend visits with him. Some journalists want to complete their life history book and give it to their children for a special holiday while others enjoy the ongoing process for themselves to jog their memories, often writing notes to themselves.

Testimony from Sally Hogue, Community Relations Coordinator, Courtyard Estates of Walcott.

I encountered a memorable experience while working with the Telling Our Stories program. One participant took her life history book quite seriously wanting it done by the end of the year. Assuming she wanted to give copies to her six children for Christmas I scheduled two extra appointments with her to assist with writing as her hands did not work as well as she liked. She was so pleased that she had completed her book in December. To the surprise of her family and Courtyard Estates’ staff we lost this resident suddenly on New Year’s eve. The children had all seen the book and were so pleased to have the life of their wonderful mother, sister, and grandmother in writing.

They expressed that they will cherish her life journal forever and most of all her wish of completing her book was fulfilled!

Those who work with seniors can find a life journal program at a senior agency or use an on-line tool through “life history” or life journals”. The values of this endeavor are endless. Journals can be a communication tool with friends and family through messages which educate the next generation about past lifestyles. We find out long forgotten information, learn a relative’s personal thoughts, and have the written word of a loved one’s life. Journaling the lives of our Older Americans is a rewarding memory for us all.

For an “Elegant Lifestyle for Seniors” visit Courtyard Estates of Walcott.

Call Sally Hogue at 563-284-4211 to arrange for your personal tour.

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in the community

Race For The Cure

Tammie’s Story S

he was only 27 years old when she found a lump. With no family history of breast cancer, her doctor wasn’t overly concerned.

But Camanche’s Tammie Kooi didn’t settle because she had a strong feeling that something was wrong.

“I urged my doctor to send me for a mammogram. You have to be your own advocate and go with what your heart and gut are telling you,” said Kooi, who’s now 48.

Kooi was diagnosed with malignant neoplasm of the breast, an aggressive type of breast cancer in 1990.

“At my age, I wanted a lumpectomy but the doctors recommended a mastectomy. Due to positive lymph nodes, I had six cycles of chemo. Obviously, the diagnosis was shocking. Our son was four years old,” she said.

Following chemo, Kooi had a recurrence on her scar line, finding two lumps. She was told without a bone marrow transplant the chances of seeing 30 were not likely. The other option was to treat with

radiation. One lump was removed surgically and the other was treated with radiation.

“And it worked,” she said. “I’ve had nothing since.”

For her survivorship and commitment to fighting breast cancer, Tammie Kooi is the honorary survivor chair for the 2011 Susan G. Komen Quad Cities Race for the Cure.

Tammie participated in her first Race in 1991 with her sister and four friends, and she hasn’t missed a Race since.

“The first Race was very emotional. It’s always tough to see people struggling who have lost loved ones. I’m always touched to see all of the people who come out for the event,” she said.

“For her survivorship and commitment to fighting breast cancer, Tammie Kooi is the honorary survivor chair for the 2011 Susan G. Komen Quad Cities Race for the Cure.”

Over the past 20 years, Kooi has networked and developed a group of supporters---up to 120 people—that travel to Moline for the annual Race in two buses.

“Some of my regulars have been diagnosed with breast cancer,” said Kooi.

She also has a unique “pink ribbon room” in her home.

“I started getting so many pink ribbon things so I have them in a pink room. I have pictures frames, Isabel Bloom sculptures, Race day photos, a mosaic flower pot, and a quilt made by her Mother and Grandmother out of Race t-shirts,” she said.

Kooi hopes that her role as honorary survivor chair delivers this message to women in the greater Quad Cities:

“Although a diagnosis is life impacting, life can go on in a positive way.”

The 22nd annual Susan G. Komen Quad Cities Race for the Cure will be held on Saturday, June 11th, 2011, starting outside of the i wireless Center in Moline, Illinois. Online registration is available at www. komenquadcities.org.

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support

Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Psychosis?

By Sonya Paddock EH Spencer Foundation Program Director

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magine Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and psychosis all rolled into one disease. Sounds fictional, but this is what it is like for the many sufferers of Lewy Body Disease (LBD). LBD is the second most common cause of neurodegenerative dementia after Alzheimer’s disease.

Despite LBD being the second-most common cause of progressive dementia in the elderly, many health care professionals are not familiar with the disease. This results in Lewy body disease being one of the most misdiagnosed diseases. According to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) only 30 – 50% of LBD cases are accurately diagnosed in the U.S.

Another reason for misdiagnosis is that the initial symptoms can mimic other well-known dementia diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and REM Sleep Behavior Disorder. Thirdly, LBD is episodic, meaning that one moment the affected person may have an extreme episode of confusion, and then in a short period of time they are fine. This episodic confusion is frustrating for the patient and the family, and many times unrecognizable to physicians.

Initial symptoms often begin with REM sleep disorder (active dreamers), muscle stiffness and rigidity, fluctuating cognition, and medication sensitivity, which, if ignored can cause serious harm. Approximately 75 to 80% of patients with LBD will have psychotic symptoms like visual hallucinations, and/or delusions. Hallucinations are often described as phantom boarders, and may include seeing people, children or small animals. More information can be found online at www.LBDA.org.

The need to accurately diagnose Lewy body disease is crucial because of the medication sensitivity to neuroleptics like haldol. Haldol is often prescribed to treat hallucinations or delusions, but in the case of a person affected with Lewy body disease this medication causes a severe allergic-like reaction that prolongs hospitalization in 81% of the cases.

Patients given neuroleptic medications can face irreversible consequences including death. Other over-the-counter medications like sleep aids, antihistamines and cold medicines can also affect the LBD person increasing the need for early diagnosis.

Help is available. Currently, there are 97 support groups across the nation for the families of LBD. The Quad Cities is fortunate to host Iowa’s first LBD support group which will be meeting at Trinity Hospital in Bettendorf on the third Tuesday of every month from 7 to 8:30p.m.

This group is facilitated by gerontologist Marilyn Woelke, MAG, LMSW and program director Sonya Paddock, BA, CSA. These professional facilitators’ are trained LBD professionals of SeniorCare 411. Free respite is being provided for support group attendees by Faith in Action Quad Cities, a volunteer care giving service. SeniorCare 411 and Faith in Action are programs of EH Spencer Foundation, a local not for profit 501c3 organization. The EHSF office is currently taking reservations for the LBD support group or for more information call 877-923-3890, 563-355-6363 or 309-523-3880.

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financial health

Women & Investing

By Karen Goodall, CSA, Vice President and Senior Trust Officer Northwest Bank & Trust Company

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omen are playing increasingly larger roles in the development and maintenance of their family’s financial plans. Eighty to ninety percent of all women will at some time be the financial decision makers in their households. And yet, women tend to worry more about their financial futures than men do. For good reason.

Women live an average of seven years longer than men, and they generally earn less money over their lifetimes. The average woman spends fifteen percent of her working years outside of the workforce caring for children and elderly parents. In addition, many women retirees receive about half the average pension benefits than men receive. This is partly due to the fact that many women tend to change jobs more frequently and tend to hold jobs that don’t offer pensions.

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Women need more help than ever to achieve their goals, but where do you start?

Awareness: Make sure you are aware of your financial picture.

Figure out where you stand financially based on where you currently are in your life and where you want to be. What is important to you?

What are your goals? Do you want to travel, own a condo on the golf course, or spend time with your grandchildren? Are you on the right track to achieve these goals?

Knowledge: Make sure you understand how all of your assets and investments work. Do they produce income? Do they generate

growth? Are they too risky for you? How will they affect your tax situation? Do you have ready access to a portion of your investments if you need them for an emergency? The more knowledgeable you are about your own investments as well as investments in general, the more confident you will become in putting together a financial plan that is right for you.

You are Unique: When reviewing your current assets and investments make sure they fit your goals. No two women are exactly alike; therefore their asset allocation or asset mix should not be alike. Each individual should consider their tolerance for risk, their current income needs, as well as their future needs as various life events occur.

Building an Investment Portfolio: Every portfolio needs to have some kind of savings to provide funds for emergencies and specific purchases in the near future. Appropriate savings vehicles would include savings and money market accounts or certificates of deposit.

These types of accounts provide safety of principal and liquidity of funds. Because of these characteristics, savings dollars generally yield a low rate of return and do not maintain purchasing power.

“The more knowledgeable you are about your own investments as well as investments in general, the more confident you will become in putting together a financial plan that is right for you.”

Once you have established your savings accounts for short term needs you can begin to look at investments for slightly longer term needs in the three to five year range. Dollars needed for medium term needs are primarily invested in various types of bonds, which produce income.

When choosing bonds, make sure you check the ratings of the bond issuers and look at purchasing various maturity dates. This is often referred to as “laddering your bond maturities.” This method has two advantages. First, you have money available to you at different times in the event you need to replenish your short term savings for financial needs you are anticipating. Second, you would not have everything locked into the same interest rate in a rising interest rate environment.

Only after you have set aside monies for your short and medium term goals should you begin to look at adding additional assets for long term growth, such as stocks. Stocks can be purchased individually or in the form of mutual funds. When adding various stocks to your portfolio it is important to diversify among various sectors and styles as they all react differently during various market cycles.

In summary, the proper use of an asset allocation uniquely tailored to your needs, and the use of diversification, will help to substantially reduce your risk and will also ensure that you have the savings dollars available to you as emergencies arise.

To get more information contact the Investment Management Group at Northwest Bank & Trust Company at 563.388.2628 or email them at img@northwestbank.com.

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proper maintenance

How Do I Take Care of My New Hearing Aids?

By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A, Audiology Consultants

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earing aids are fairly “low maintenance”, but there are a few key things you can do to ensure proper function or your hearing instruments. Some issues common to all hearing aids are earwax, moisture and batteries. Your hearing healthcare professional should review this information with you at your hearing aid fitting or at any time a problem is noted.

First we will address earwax, also called cerumen. This waxy substance is a normal product of a healthy ear, but we do need to take care that it does not interfere with our hearing instrument function.

Every type of hearing aid has an opening where the sound comes out and enters your ear. This opening should be checked every day to ensure that it is not blocked by earwax. You should have a cleaning tool to assist you with removal of this wax. If you are not sure how to accomplish this, or limited vision or dexterity makes this difficult for you, see your hearing healthcare provider for instruction or regular cleaning.

A second “enemy” of hearing aids is moisture. Electronic devices do not like to get wet, and your hearing aids are no exception. A little common sense is in order here: remember to take hearing aids out before stepping into the shower or jumping into a pool. If it is raining, an umbrella should keep us dry. But there are less obvious moisture problems to consider. Summertime humidity, perspiration or even just small amount of moisture from normal use can occasionally interfere with hearing aid function. In general, hearing aids should be opened at the battery compartment when not is use. They should be stored in are area of low humidity: not the bathroom or kitchen. If moisture is a particular problem for you, several types of drying units are available. From simple containers with drying crystals to electronic dryers which also sanitize your instruments. Ask your hearing healthcare professional about options that would work for you and your hearing instruments.

All hearing instruments require batteries and you should know the specific size that works with your instruments. The amount of time that a battery lasts will vary greatly depending on the size of battery,

“Ask your hearing healthcare professional about options that would work for you and your hearing instruments.” type of hearing aid, and hours of use. On average, they will need to be changed every 1-2 weeks, but again, consult with your hearing professional about your specific devices.

One last note about taking care of your hearing aids. There will of course be times when you are not wearing them. It is recommended that you keep them in the same place each time you take them out of your ears. This helps prevent loss or even just time wasted searching.

If you have a pet at home, please keep the hearing aids and batteries out of reach. Our dogs and cats love us, but they also love our hearing aids. Find a safe, dry storage place and stick with it.

Just a little regular maintenance and some advice from your hearing healthcare professional can help you to keep your hearing aids working properly so you don’t miss a moment.

For more information about Audiology Consultants, P.C., call 563-355-7712 or visit www.audiologyconsultants.com.

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feature story

Anti-Aging and Optimal Health Dr. Kristin A. Miller MD

Dr. Kristin Miller and the providers at Anti-Aging and Optimal Health, Pamela Ryerse, Radiant Health Imaging, Dr. Karen Wickwire, PhD, Dr. Miller and Toni, a member of the office staff.

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o you have those last 10 pounds that you just can’t lose? Or have you lost weight but can’t seem to tighten the skin or smooth out the cellulite left? How about crow’s feet and sagging skin that are creeping up on your face? Now there is a new alternative to solving those never-ending aging problems that doesn’t require plastic surgery or painful procedures. And it’s available from Dr. Kristin Miller, M.D., who owns the Anti-Aging & Optimal Health clinic in Davenport. She is a Board Certified Advanced Fellow in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine, and she is committed to helping minimize the negative effects of aging to help you “age well.”

“Until now, the only options to combat these issues have been with plastic surgery procedures,” says Dr. Miller. She adds, “How many famous people have had procedures done to their faces and don’t even look like themselves anymore? It’s very exciting to offer a product that has no pain, no surgery, no injections, and actually works by helping your cells rebuild themselves without causing injury first. This results in looking like a more youthful and fit YOU!” This new product is the Arasys Ion Magnum body machine and the iPico face and neck machine. AntiAging & Optimal Health is the only office, and Dr. Miller the only trained physician, that offers this technology to you in the Quad Cities.

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The Aging Process

First, in order to combat the effects of aging, you must know the aging process. As we live and function, our cells are constantly dividing and rebuilding themselves. Every time a cell breaks down, the body recycles it to make new cells. But in the process of recycling and rebuilding, there are changes. The new cells are not as youthful and well-functioning, nor as optimal as they once were, leading to DNA damage and inflammation.

Those two things are what can lead to the development of disease and cancers. Add to that more toxins, more processed foods and more stress, which add to the deterioration of cells. All of these factors contribute to more wear and tear on the body and accelerate the aging process.

How It Works

The Arasys system was originally intended for use by patients with chronic pain, those suffering from MS (Multiple Sclerosis), Parkinson’s Disease, and other neuromuscular conditions. But for the patients that used these machines, they discovered a terrific “side effect”: their bodies became more toned, sculpted, waistline defined, skin tightened, and fat loss in addition to their pain diminishing or resolving completely.

In 2005, this European company obtained U.S. FDA approval for its use

for cosmetic purposes by trained providers, as well as treatment for medical conditions when performed by a physician.

The Ion Magnum machine provides an electrical signal, micro-current waves of energy to your cells at one millionth of an amp, which is at the bio-frequency of electrical energy that your cells use to communicate with one another. In the areas treated, it provides energy to all cells, and because this signal is recognized and not “foreign” to the cells, it stimulates cell-to-cell communication through to your organs as well, not just the surface tissues. This communication now creates more optimally-functioning cells. It also floods electrons through the area, acting like super-charged anti-oxidants. So, besides your measurements improving, it also can improve healing of organs and aid with detoxification. Benefits of the Ion Magnum include body sculpting, burning fat, and toning muscles at the same time without lactic acid build-up and using up ATP energy which would occur from a workout. (ATP energy is cellular energy which comes from food, etc…)

This is different from other electrical devices you have seen used in other medical situations, such as muscle stimulators, TENS units, and electrodes used in physical therapy with steroid gels to treat sore joints. Those devices transmit energy in milli-amps (one thousandth of an amp), where the Ion Magnum provides energy in smaller packages, the micro-amp (one millionth of an amp). Energy delivered in milliamps doesn’t “talk” to the cells, just stimulates the nerves and muscles directly under the electrodes, using up their ATP. So when you are working on those areas but need more energy and experience soreness, that is lactic acid buildup. Also, with those other devices,nothing is done to detoxify the area treated. The Ion Magnum is used to reduce your visceral fat (fat around your internal organs), reduce and spot-treat other body fat while toning muscles for body contouring, tighten loose skin and reduce stretch marks, improve lymphatic drainage (fluid accumulations in the limbs), treat muscle atrophy and muscle pain, and treat neuropathy. It is extremely safe, and is a great tool in use for professional body builders, professional athletes, models, post-pregnancy, Bell’s Palsy treatment, pre-operative to enhance postoperative healing, and after weight loss to treat loose skin.

Leads are placed in the areas of the body you wish to tone and lose inches. The Ion Magnum will then provide micro-currents in differ-

Dr. Miller performing a skin tightening procedure with the iPico machine.

ent intervals. There is toning and usually inch loss immediately after the 40 minute session, and because the cellular communication continues to be enhanced for 72 hours after a treatment, further toning and inch loss may occur as long as you stay well-hydrated and follow Dr. Miller’s postprocedure instructions. “I guarantee measurable fat loss and muscle toning with each session, or the session is free,” states Dr. Miller.

The ion Magnum Machine

iPico Facial System The iPico facial system is based on the same principles as the Ion Magnum machine. The target areas treated are the face, neck, and upper chest. It offers wrinkle reducing, toning, skin tightening, and help with under eye bags and dark circles, jowls, “turkey neck,” rosacea, birthmarks, age spots, and scarring. The iPico offers a more youthful appearance without the windblown, pulled back appearance that a facelift provides. Sometimes, it’s been referred to as the “instant facelift” because it is without any recovery down time. When you walk out the door, you look like a more youthful YOU, not plastic-appearing or with a filler-plumped lower face.

Other Benefits Other medical conditions can benefit from the Arasys systems, such as those suffering from chronic pain, MS, Bell’s Palsy, fibromyalgia, and lymphedema (which is excellent for assisting in lymph drainage without the pain). Christa Brus of Blue Grass, IA was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy

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last September. The left side of her face was affected, with her lip hanging down and she could barely blink her eye without extreme concentrated effort. After her first couple of treatments, she could feel the difference in her face. The next morning she was able to purse her lips and whistle for the first time in months. After a few more treatments, her ability to blink her eye has improved. “It’s not completely gone,” says Christa, “But the treatments have done so much for my self-confidence. I can now talk to someone without worrying about my mouth hanging down.

“What I really wish is that my family doctor knew about this treatment,” continued Christa. “If he would have told me about this option, I would have been there the next day. If we had done the treatments right away, it may not have affected my face as it did. I could have possibly minimized the damage instead of starting treatments 6 months later.”

The Arasys system also offers a good benefit for those in competitive body building and looking to achieve a more “cut” appearance, and for women who may have excess fat around the bra lines. It is even possible to achieve a “buttock lift.”

“I want this system to be accessible for everyone,” says Dr. Miller.

“You shouldn’t have to take out a loan to improve your health and look better. That’s why I am offering each session at $100, with a special offer of a package of 6 sessions for $500.” In larger metropolitan areas, these treatments tend to be priced at $300 each or more. How many sessions you may need will be determined by your target areas and the goals you wish to achieve.

Other Offerings at Anti-Aging & Optimal Health

“Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine” is the phrase given to the newest medical specialty recognized world-wide as well as by the American Medical Association. Anti-Aging is a term given to the medical specialty, but Dr. Miller is not fond of the phrase. “It’s really about optimizing your health and your body’s own internal balance involving your immune system, brain and nerve activity, hormones, gut, and metabolism on a cellular-to-organ-to-whole body level. This medical practice is really a combination of two principles: advanced, customized preventive care, and identifying and treating the causes for illness, not just the symptoms.”

Dr. Miller is one of the fewer than 500 physicians in the world who have completed the Advanced Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She is Board Certified in both Family Practice and is a Specialist in Anti-Aging, Regnerative, and Functional Medicine.

“It’s really a connect-the-dots specialty,” she explains, “meaning it addresses health and/or challenges involving the body’s systems (such as endocrinology, gastroenterology, immunology, neurology, and cardiovascular systems) along with looking closely at environmental factors, nutrition, presence of genetic mutations, and ability to detoxify and heal oneself on a cellular level. Our bodies are designed with cells and organs functioning together on a biochemical and electrochemical level. . Your body is a symphony, and all of the instruments communicate with each other. If one is off, the whole balance is off because your body will try to compensate for that problem. This can lead to the development of diseases and cancers.”

She adds, “The body is adaptable and is designed to try to heal itself. This newest medical specialty evaluates the pathways responsible for this communication within the cells, between the cells, and between the organs to identify how to assist your body in reachieving and maintaining an optimal state of health at any age.”

A patient who would benefit from an anti-aging analysis may be fatigued, have memory issues or “brain fog,” may be depressed or anxious, suffer from weight gain or having difficulty with menopause, men who may have lost their “competitive edge” or are having issues with performance physically, libido, or sexual decreases. For children, those Page 20 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Quad Cities — ­ May 2011

having ADHD symptoms or learning difficulties, those suffering from autism, or problems with allergies or gut health.

No one person is the same as the other, so the treatments are really customized to the individual. Blood, urine, stool, hair, saliva, and genetic testing can all be done to determine what is not functioning well and what changes may be needed to improve function. “Not everyone needs a multi-vitamin,” Dr. Miller says. Whole foods are best, and sometimes adding certain high quality pharmacy-grade herbs and nutrients is what your body may need to restore balance. “My goal is to identify what pathways or processes are a challenge for your body, what could predispose you to develop cancer and other diseases such as autoimmune diseases down the road, and how we can make changes to help prevent them.”

Clinical Thermography

Radiant Health and Imaging provides clinical thermography at AntiAging and Optimal Health. Clinical thermography is a health screening tool that detects inflammation in the body with amazing accuracy and recent studies have shown that inflammation is associated with many health problems. Monitoring thermal changes over time can identify potential issues and detect health problems before the symptoms appear affording you more options and time to address the issue. Thermography uses state-of-the-art infrared scanners to collect the temperature data from the body and digital technology to create the thermal images that are interpreted by medical doctors. This simple test of physiology and function in the body may be complementary to other diagnostic tools used by your practitioner. Popular for breast screening, Radiant Health and Imaging also specializes in full body scans. This advanced diagnostic technique is safe, non-invasive, and private with no radiation exposure or contrast dye administration.

Psychology

Psychology and therapy services are also offered by Dr. Karen Wickwire, Ph.D. in her private practice located on-site at the Anti-Aging & Optimal Health clinic. Originally a native of Rock Island, Dr. Wickwire had a successful practice in Seattle WA for over 24 years before returning to this area. Family brought her back to the Quad Cities where she is now opening a clinical practice. Besides Washington State, she is licensed as a psychologist in both Iowa and Illinois and as Health Services Provider in Iowa. Dr. Wickwire works with individuals and couples. She focuses on the effect that perception and beliefs have on a person’s choices and how these choices affect their life and relationships. She believes the purpose of therapy is to bring about change and that her role is to partner with her clients to achieve this. You may reach her at 563 322 8397 or karen.wickwire@gmail.com.

Dr. Kristin A. Miller obtained her M.D. from University of Iowa College of Medicine, completed residency training in Family Medicine, and completed the Advanced Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. Her practice is Anti-Aging & Optimal Health at 2829 Brady Street in Davenport, Iowa. She evaluates and treats children through adults regarding nutritional needs, neurochemical balance, biochemical pathway evaluation, ability to detoxify environmental exposures, hormone balance, and genetic testing to provide customized care and specific advanced preventive care guidelines for each person. Her clinic also offers massage therapy, thermography, weight loss evaluation, and stress management treatment.

For more information on this important, state-of-the-art health benefit, please visit our website at www.drmillermd.com, or call to schedule an appointment at 563-322-2263.

patient report

The ion Magnum & iPico Procedure:

My “Before” 3/8/11

After 6 Sessions on the ion Magnum Machine

A Review

By Laurie Hutcheson

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like to think I am pretty open minded to new products and procedures. So when Dr. Miller offered me the opportunity to try the ion Magnum and iPico machines, I went in with no expectations. I had a baby after the age of 35, and now have the residual “baby belly.” I also love to eat and absolutely hate working out. So if it worked for me, great, if not, no big deal. Now, when I had inch loss on the ion Magnum after the first session, I was a little amazed and confused. I watched my measurements to be sure they were accurate before and after, but really couldn’t figure out what happened to the inches.

When you come in for a session, plan for a full hour.

After your measurements are recorded, Dr. Miller then will hook up the leads to the different areas of my body that we were working. So as pictured on me, my abdomen and my saddlebags on my thighs. A Velcro belt is used to be sure that the leads will provide a good connection to the body.

When the machine is turned on, the best way to describe it is as the pins and needles feeling you get when your hand is asleep, except very intense for short intervals. It’s during these short intervals that you will begin to see your muscles contract. Throughout the 40 minute session, there are different levels that will provide different stimulation. Not going to lie, it’s not the most comfortable thing in the world, but it beats exercising. After my first session, I felt like I went through a workout, that weak, tired feeling. I began my sessions on March 9th and have gone through 6 sessions. I am including my before and after measurements below, as well as pictures, for the entire world to see.

Measurements as of 3/9/11 (in CM) Diaphragm: 84.5 cm Waist: 89.5 cm Abdomen: 95.5 cm Hips: 96 cm Buttocks: 104 cm Right thigh: 60 cm Left thigh: 58.5 cm

Measurements as of 4/4/11 (in CM) Diaphragm: 82 cm Waist: 79 cm Abdomen: 88 cm Hips: 91.5 cm Buttocks: 96 cm Right thigh: 57 cm Left thigh: 56.5 cm

Total CM lost: 37.5 cm = 14.75 Inches

Obviously, I can tell a difference in my before and after pictures,even though I may not see it in the mirror. But I can tell you that I can now fit into jeans that didn’t fit a month ago, and I now have to cinch my “fat” jeans with a belt to keep them up. So, I definitely am smaller. If I would have paired the ion Magnum with real diet and exercise, I’m sure the changes would be remarkable. Maybe I’ll work on that next!

“I can now fit into jeans that didn’t fit a month ago, and I now have to cinch my “fat” jeans with a belt to keep them up.”

I have also been doing the iPico procedure for my face. My main concerns are the forehead lines that have occurred over time. I remember the day my aunt told me, “Good luck, those are hereditary. That’s why I have bangs.” The difference between the iPico and the ion Magnum is that the leads to the iPico are concealed in gloves, and you feel nothing. Dr. Miller applies her gloved hands to the areas of the face we want to concentrate on, and holds my face in certain positions. There are different settings from anti-wrinkle to skin toning and tightening.

It’s actually very relaxing and you practically nod off by the end of the session. I will say, right after I have it done, I feel like my eyebrows are halfway up my head, but I don’t have that perpetual “surprised” look. My skin feels super soft and I don’t think my forehead lines are as pronounced as they used to be.

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family health

That Back Pain Doesn’t Have to Be a Pain in Your Neck Submitted by Mississippi Valley Pain Clinic

“Here at the Mississippi Valley Pain Clinic, we promise to deal with these issues for each patient in a satisfactory way. We are not all knowing, but we strive to be all-caring.”

Just ask 38-year old East Moline mother and home school teacher Cheryl Hanger. “I learned it’s very difficult to home school and parent three children from the couch,” laughs Cheryl. “I would encourage anyone going through this type of pain and suffering as I’ve endured, to know there is help and hope of getting better.”

Cheryl suffered from two ruptured and torn disks in her lower spine. She couldn’t walk, sit or stand and endured pain shooting down both her legs. Her husband, Greg, was doing all the shopping and cooking, and her three young children (all under the age of 10) stepped up to do laundry and house work.

She made countless doctor visits, underwent MRIs and CT scans and had several different injections and epidurals – all only providing temporary relief.

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t’s estimated that four out of five people in the U.S. will suffer from back pain at least once during their lives, and many aren’t able to find long-lasting relief.

“We see patients completely frustrated about treating back and neck pain. They ask: Why can a diagnosis not be established? Why have therapies not worked? Why am I bouncing from office to office? Why can’t I get pain medicine?” says Dr. John Dooley, a Mississippi Valley Pain Clinic physician, based in Davenport.

John Dooley, M.D. Mississippi Valley Pain Clinic, Davenport

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The Origin of Spinal Pain “Spinal pain comes in many forms – from lower back pain, middle back pain, or upper back pain to low back pain with sciatica,” says Dr. Dooley.

“Common pain is caused by nerve and muscular problems, degenerative disc disease, and arthritis. In Cheryl’s case, surgery was not an option for her, so we were able to bring her pain level down to a manageable level. I performed an epidural (an injection into her spine) and used an X-ray, so that I could pinpoint the exact spot causing her pain.

“My philosophy at the Pain Clinic is that we thoroughly evaluate all of our patient’s medical history and past treatments, then begin conservatively and try pain relief therapies with the least invasive options,” says Dr. Dooley.

“The Pain Clinic offers a full spectrum of services and a multi-disciplinary approach for pain suffers — from evaluation to psychological support, proven pain relief therapies and medication management. If

surgery is needed, we work with the patient’s doctor for the best possible outcome.”

“The injections really helped,” adds Cheryl. “Dr. Dooley’s injection got me over the hump, so I was then able to start physical therapy and tolerate exercise, all of which have been big contributors in making me stronger. It’s really taken a team approach both at home and with my physicians, but eight months later, we just returned from a six-day trip to Disney World with the kids.

“I thank God for my family and my doctors, because every day, I’m improving and slowly getting my life back.”

The Spectrum of Pain Management Strategies

Mississippi Valley Pain Clinic offers a full spectrum of pain management strategies to patients. Those services include the following: • Physical Evaluation/Diagnosis • Psychological Support • Medication Management • Physical Therapy • Surgical Options • Post-Treatment Follow-up

Mississippi Valley Pain Clinic’s Tips Managing Back & Neck Pain:

Dr. Dooley and the staff at Mississippi Valley Pain Clinic offer

these easy-to-follow tips to readers suffering from back pain.

TIP #1: Eliminate pain-causing activity.

Stop any activity that is either strenuous or causes the pain to flare up. Consider alternative exercises instead.

TIP #2: Treat the affected area alternately with ice and heat.

Ice and heat can help alleviate swelling and relieve the pain.

TIP #3: Keep the surrounding muscles stretched and moving.

No bed rest. Movement keeps muscles warm and flexible.

TIP #4: Take maximum doses of anti-inflammatories (Ibuprofen) A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory can also help reduce swelling and inflamation.

You should experience improvement within ten days. If you

don’t, you should contact the Mississippi Valley Pain Clinic’s patient advocate and discuss the options available to you so you can be free from your pain.

Call 563-344-6653 to speak with the patient advocate today.

For additional information or graphic resources (pictures, charts, etc.), contact: Liz Lareau or Mike Bawden, Bawden and Lareau Public Relations at 563.359.8654.

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communication

Club Sandwich

By Nancy Stockwell, Ridgecrest Village

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am in a club. The current statistics show that 1 in 8 Americans between the ages of 40 and 60 are also in the club like me. That’s about 20 million of us. We are the sandwich generation. We are doing our best to both raise our children and care for aging parents.

Sound familiar? Are you in the club too?

Does your day go something like this: 4:00 am get up 4:30 exercise 5:30 wake up spouse, have breakfast and see them off to work 6:15 wake up children, prepare their breakfast, get them ready & send them off to school 7:30 you leave late for work (dog ran away) without eating breakfast yourself.

8:00 am start your work day.

Before your lunch hour you get a call from your parents asking you to run an errand for them and you double-check their next doctor’s appointment so you can ask for time off. School calls: lunch account empty, please send money. School calls again: can you help with upcoming PTA event, you agree. Call your spouse to remind them to pick up kids after sports practice. Realize you forgot your own dentist appointment Noon lunch break

On lunch you either; A. talk to child’s teacher or coach about an issue B. call your parents to check to make sure they are eating a healthy meal C. get call from spouse that they can’t pick-up kids from sports practice so you need to call friends to find a ride for your kids. D. all of the above. None of these things involve you actually eating lunch.

You grab a pop and a bag of chips to eat at your desk while you work.

4:00 pm end of paid work day. Now the real work begins.

5:30 done getting groceries for your family and your parents.

6:00 pm drop groceries off at parent’s home, stay for an hour to discuss medical issue and handle some household duties for them.

7:00 pm head home. Your ice cream in grocery sack is now melted.

7:30 pm throw frozen pizza in oven while everyone in family takes turn in the shower.

8:00 pm everyone eats as they get done with shower while doing homework, housework, etc.

9:00 pm 1 hour of daily “quality” family time doing (______fill in the blank_____.)

10:00 pm fight with your “adult” child who has recently moved home about the fact that bedtime is for everyone, including them.

10:15 pm go to bed so you can do it all again tomorrow.

Ok, so that might be a slight exaggeration but you see the point.

It’s no wonder why 77% of caregivers report they work less effectively and develop stress related health problems. $34 billion a year is lost in employee productivity because of elder care responsibility only. It’s actually higher for the sandwich generation as they are also responsible for their children. I myself in one week have had to take time off during the day 2-3 days in a week to be able to attend doctor appointments with my parents and take my children to their appointments also.

To my fellow club members out there, I am here. Let’s talk, it’s therapeutic. There are a lot of resources available that I can share and I am sure that you have tried some things while juggling your schedule that could help me. If you are a member of the bigger club, call me and let’s start our own little Club Sandwich. We can all meet at Ridgecrest and discuss whatever topic is relevant to us. I can arrange for speakers on topics such as “What is a Medical Power of Attorney and do my parents need it?” or “Handling your Child’s Peer Pressure” “What does ADHD really mean?” “Does my mom have dementia? What are the warning signs?” or maybe one meeting we can just relax and have chair massages, eat chocolate and talk about the latest movies while just being happy knowing that we are in a club, and not alone.

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• 59% of caregivers are also holding down jobs.

• Two-thirds of caregivers say they’ve had to rearrange their work schedule, decrease their hours or take unpaid leave.

• One in five say they’ve switched from full-time to part-time employment.

• 16% say they have had to quit a job to meet caregiver obligations.

• 29% of caregivers say they’ve forgone a promotion, training or assignment and 22% say they passed up a chance to acquire new skills.

It’s hard enough to raise children while trying to pursue a career, but with the added stress of caring for aging parents it’s easy to feel like we’re losing the battle of being effective and loving par-

ents while at the same time being attentive & helpful children. It’s easy to feel stretched thin with no time or energy left for yourself.

Let’s make time! Let’s start Club Sandwich and help each other help our loved ones. Each of us is sure to be an expert at something that can help someone else.

Call me, Nancy Stockwell at Ridgecrest Village 563-388-3215 if you are interested in attending our first meeting. The Club Sandwich menu is sure to include friendship, tips & ideas for caring for 2 generations and stress relief.

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senior programs

“Memories in the Making” Stephanie Butler, Community Relations Manager, Country Manor Memory Care

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ake a glance at any piece of artwork. Can you feel the emotions that the artist was experiencing? Can you imagine what was going through their mind as their brush strokes fashioned the picture you see now? Just think of the memories that it must bring to mind for the artist and their loved ones. “Memories in the Making” is an exceptional program that helps people who may not be able to verbalize these feelings and memories to convey their emotions through painting. Through art, individuals affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias are able to express themselves, opening doors of communication and awakened memories.

Unlike traditional “arts and crafts” classes for seniors, the Memories in the Making program focuses specifically on the needs and limitations of people affected by dementia. This program provides a safe, supportive, non-critical environment where the participants are encouraged and coached based on their many abilities.

Every picture is special, unique and created entirely by the person affected by memory loss.

First introduced in 1988, Memories in the Making was designed by the Alzheimer’s Association to bring public awareness to the disease. Throughout the years, the incredible artwork, compelling stories of the artists, and therapeutic success of the art sessions have evolved this program into a fundraising tool for the Alzheimer’s Association; with all proceeds benefiting those affected by Alzheimer’s through research and vital programming.

Often, individuals with Alzheimer’s disease shy away from social situations because of their increased insecurities and awareness of limitations. During these painting sessions they are able to engage in meaningful social interactions with their caregivers and peers while increasing confidence and a sense of accomplishment. Each artist is allowed to express his or her feelings through the use of watercolor. With the help of family, friends, and caregivers the program facilitator is able to compose the artists’ stories to accompany the paintings, shedding some light on the memories behind the images we see.

At Country Manor Memory Care, for instance, classes of five or six residents gather weekly to explore painting different subjects.

“We use different textures and mediums to help promote creativity and stimulation for our residents,” says Judy Dejonghe, Life Enrichment Coordinator. Not only are the art sessions enjoyable for the residents, but also the facilitators. “We’ll start by discussing a topic that might trigger a memory, and encourage them throughout the

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session to keep talking and telling stories as they paint. This is a great tool to help build insight into our residents’ lives.”

The inaugural Memories in the Making Art Auction will be held on Friday, June 3rd, 2011. A selection of artwork from Quad City area memory care artists will be displayed at a public gala and auction hosted by Lighthouse Homecare from 4-9pm at the McKesson Building, 100 19th St., Rock Island, IL. Each piece of artwork will be professionally framed and up for bidding.

To learn more about the “Memories in the Making” program and for ways to become involved please contact the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Iowa Chapter office at 563-324-1022 or 1-800-272-3900.

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body health

Who Visits A Chiropractor?

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Lybarger, Deere Road Chiropractic Ltd.

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hiropractic, which is the largest non-medical healing provider in the world, is attracting everyone: office workers, movie stars, scientists, laborers, businessmen, medical doctors, homemakers, infants, elderly, professional athletes and “weekend warriors”. All of the above people and more come seeking the unique services that only a doctor of chiropractic can provide.

Chiropractic has helped millions of people for over a hundred years. But as you read these words, unfortunately there are millions more who are sick and suffering, and don’t know that help may be (literally) around the corner.

A significant reason people visit chiropractors is the approach they take concerning health care. Instead of diagnosing and treating disease, your chiropractor’s purpose is to enhance your health by treating the cause of the disease, not the symptoms of the disease.

Chiropractors do this by analyzing your spine and eliminating your vertebral subluxations. Without these subluxations, your body will function better, heal better and you will feel better.

The medical approach of waiting for symptoms to appear before addressing one’s health is limited – because by the time your symptoms first appear, you could have been deteriorating for years.

The chiropractic approach is to get your body working well now! You could currently have subluxations in your spine that have been there for years eating away at your health. Have you or anyone you know of “just bent over to pick something up and your/their back went out”? The problem in your back did not just happen; the problem has been there for some time without you knowing about it until now.

Think of it like a cavity, you bite into some food item and all of a sudden you get an extremely sharp pain in that tooth. That cavity did not just show up right then and there, it has been brewing for sometime, and you just experienced that it was there now. Just like a visit to a dentist, to prevent cavities in the first place, chiropractors can analyze your spine and locate (and correct) your subluxations before the resulting symptoms appear.

Of course, if you presently are ill and suffering, you need your bodies natural healing ability enhanced so you can better fight disease and return yourself to a state of balance and health. By correcting your subluxations, chiropractors help activate your bodies natural healing ability to function at its optimum.

That is why an increasing number of people are seeing chiropractors for health issues, but not only for health problems. Many people are also seeing chiropractors to maintain and enhance their health for preventative reasons, for better sports performance, and for natural immunity.

If you think you need a chiropractor, make an appointment with Deere Road Chiropractic at 309-736-7400.

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Genesis Pediatric Therapy Center Brings Hope

By Linda Barlow, Genesis Health System

“Madi barely had a crawl, and doctors told us it probably would be the best she would ever get,” her mother says.

“They said her muscles would atrophy from that point on. She would never walk.”

Today, 5-year-old Madi looks forward to therapy each week with physical therapist Katie Snyder and occupational therapist Ashley Larson at the Genesis Pediatric Therapy Center at Genesis Medical Park, Maplecrest Road in Bettendorf.

Instead of the predicted slow decline in her condition, her parents see weekly evidence that she’s gaining strength and mastering more.

“Madi has shown nothing but growth and improved strength instead of atrophy since the first day she came to the Genesis Pediatric Therapy Center,” her mother says with emotion. “The therapists have done wonders for her.

“She walks with a walker but is able to walk across the room without one. She has always wanted to go upstairs, but that’s a really hard thing for her to do. At therapy last week, she took a couple of steps up and then down. It was so exciting to see.”

Madi’s two older sisters enjoy dance, tumbling and cheerleading. She considers her time at the center to be her own special extracurricular activity. She especially loves swimming in the therapeutic pool on Mondays.

“As her parents, we celebrate every little thing Madi does,” her mother says. “The therapists celebrate along with us and get just as excited in her accomplishments.”

Madi improves her skills at getting dressed with occupational therapist Ashley Larson. Madi has Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

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adi Ramirez’ parents weren’t given much hope when they learned that their 2-year-old’s awkward crawl stemmed from a progressive neuromuscular disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Once they digested the magnitude of their daughter’s prognosis, her parents Tom and Megan Ramirez of LeClaire resolved to put negative thoughts aside. They would continue to hope their daughter’s condition could improve.

They found that same hope and positive attitude when they brought Madi to the Genesis Pediatric Therapy Center two-and-a-half years ago.

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About the Center

The Genesis Pediatric Therapy Center offers care in a newly re-designed and remodeled 6,000-square-foot facility. The center and its multi-disciplinary team specializes in programs that meet the needs of children requiring physical, occupational, and speech therapies.

The family-focused center boasts multiple treatment rooms for children of different ages, speech therapy rooms, a therapeutic dining area, parent viewing rooms, and a large gym. Numerous swings, a track, treadmill, warm water pool, and a rock-climbing wall are just some of the amenities therapists use in creative and fun treatments.

The center’s occupational therapists offer individualized treatment programs in: sensory integration, fine motor training, visual motor training, therapeutic listening, and early intervention.

Physical therapy services include: early intervention, gross motor, neuromuscular, orthopedic treatment and serial casting.

Speech and language therapists evaluate and treat children for a variety of diagnoses, including communication impairment, swallowing difficulties, and feeding difficulties

Physical therapist Katie Snyder works with Madi Ramirez in the heated therapeutic pool as part of her weekly therapy at the Genesis Pediatric Therapy Center in Bettendorf.

Group therapy services are also provided. Prescription Fitness offers therapist-supervised strength and endurance training for children.

Occupational and speech therapists also lead Sequential Oral Sensory feeding group activities. The center has access to the heated therapeutic pool for specialized aquatic therapy.

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For information on the new clinic, call Genesis Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Center at (563) 421-3497.

Genesis Pediatric Therapy Expands to Coralville

The specialized therapies available from Genesis Pediatric Therapy are now available at a new clinic in Coralville.

The Genesis Pediatric Therapy clinic is located at 2451 Coral Court, #1, Coralville.

Maria Teresa Ferrer, who has a Doctorate of Physical Therapy, has expertise with the Universal Exercise Unit, the TheraSuit, and Dynamic Casting. All of the therapy options will be available at the Coralville clinic.

TheraSuit is a soft suit with elastic bands that adjusts to the patient to align posture, decrease muscle tone and improve balance and strength. The suit also helps patients transition from a sitting to standing position.

The Universal Exercise Unit suspends pediatric therapy patients in a cage supported by bungee cords. By eliminating gravitational forces, patients can practice skills to help them improve balance, coordination and function.

Genesis Pediatric Therapy also offers specialized treatment in orthopedic and neurologic conditions, in addition to: • Treatment for brachial plexus injury at birth • Constraint-induced movement therapy • Sensory integration therapy • Early intervention (birth to age 3)

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Getting Better Faster: Tracy’s Ankle Replacement Helps Keep Her One Step Ahead of Her Clients Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists, PC

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pringtime is a busy one for the wedding business and no one is happier to be on her feet assisting brides than 46-year old Davenport wedding planner Tracy Thumann.

“Event planning is a busy job, with many details to juggle and a lot of ground to cover, but I love it,” says Thumann, who owns Bridal Headquarters, Davenport. Covering a lot of ground for wedding clients has gotten much easier for Tracy after multiple surgeries, two ankle fusions and severe pain almost forced Tracy to quit her career and amputate her leg.

Today, Tracy says she is grateful to be mobile and back on two feet. Her new-found gratitude has come after recently undergoing ankle reconstructive surgery and a total ankle replacement. After 15 consecutive months, she is no longer in a cast, is walking with relative comfort, and is now able to return to the job she loves.

As a young woman, Tracy endured repeated sports injuries, but it was a head-on collision in 1989 that changed her life. She suffered severe head injuries and multiple fractures. With over 20 surgeries, Tracy had immersed herself in a two-decade odyssey to regain her active lifestyle.

Arthroscopic surgeries were performed, but Tracy’s pain persisted, leading local surgeons to recommend ankle fusion. Tracy turned to Mayo Clinic for a second opinion, where she says, “Doctors told me that my days as an athlete were over, that the damage was extensive, and that a tibial-talar fusion would be necessary.

“Fusion meant near-complete immobility of my ankle and walking as if wearing a ski-boot,” she says. “This ‘stiff-ankle’ gait caused additional issues for me, including chronic, and sometimes severe, hip and back pain.”

Considered Amputation

For years, Tracy’s discomfort became increasingly acute. Following another unsuccessful ankle fusion, she considered quitting her job and amputating her leg. “Maintaining a smile throughout these joyful events was getting more difficult,” Tracy recalls.

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Common Questions About Ankle Replacement: from www.osquadcities.com

Q. How is ankle replacement surgery performed?

A. When an ankle replacement is performed, the worn out joint surfaces of the end of the shin bone (tibia) and top of the ankle bone (talus) are removed. This is performed with precise instruments to create a level surface for the implanted prosthesis. The surgeon then places a metal and plastic implant into the bone ends to function as a new ankle joint.

Q. What is the recovery from ankle replacement surgery?

A. Patients undergoing ankle replacement generally spend one night in the hospital after surgery. Pressure on the ankle replacement must be limited with the use of a walker or crutches for several weeks. Complete recovery from an ankle replacement takes about three months.

Q. What are the possible complications from ankle replacement surgery?

A. Complications of ankle replacement include infections, would healing problems, and persistent pain in the ankle joint. Achieving satisfactory alignment of the implants to allow for normal walking is difficult, and cannot always be achieved. If the ankle replacement does not work, it may need to be removed from the joint, and an ankle fusion surgery would then be performed.

Q. Benefits of Ankle Replacement A. When compared to a fusion, the replacement offers real advantages over the more traditional fusion procedure. Unlike a fusion, the replacement preserves motion, allowing the patient to have continued movement in the ankle joint. It also provides for a quicker recovery most of the time.

After deciding to have the surgery performed locally, Tracy scheduled an appointment with surgeon Tuvi Mendel, M.D., Orthopaedic Specialists, Davenport. “Tracy basically came to us in tears,” recalls Dr. Mendel, who is fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery. “She was in so much pain that she said she wanted me to cut off her leg.”

“My goal was to walk without pain by Christmas, whether it was on my own leg or a prosthetic one,” adds Tracy. Dr. Mendel reviewed her medical history, and he and his team recommended ankle reconstruction and a total ankle replacement before resorting to amputation.

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o You Know a Senior on a Fixed Income with Little or No Assets? Does he/she Need a Safe Place to Live with Assisted Living Amenities?

If so, then you will be glad to know that there is a nice place for them to call home; Heritage Woods of Moline. Our participation in the IL Supportive Living Program enables seniors to benefit from medical support and personal care services who otherwise would not be able to afford to live in Rock Island County’s assisted lifestyle communities. It’s a comforting thought.

“Seniors who live at Heritage Woods of Moline can remain in their apartment receiving excellent care and services.”

The Gold Standard for Patients

“Total ankle replacement is really becoming the gold standard for patients and is beginning to replace ankle fusion,” Dr. Mendel explains.

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“Total ankle reOrthopaedic Specialists, PC, Davenport placements result in better function overall and better motion for the patients, all while not stressing the foot and ankle joints. In Tracy’s case, we were successful.”

For the first time in 20 years, Tracy is optimistic about a life without pain and is on her way to an active lifestyle. “I can move again! Dr. Tuvi Mendel is amazing. His talent, along with that of his entire team, saved my leg,” she says.

With aggressive physical therapy, Tracy hopes to spend even more time on her feet; to expand her wedding planning business; and to help coach her daughter’s softball team. “I am so grateful,” she says in tears. “I am getting my life back.”

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When families recognize the need for assistance most choose a place that is close to family and friends – but another factor is cost. At Heritage Woods you pay only one fixed personal portion fee per month. There are no extra charges for medical services or levels of care to make it confusing. If a senior has enough funds to pay privately for a while they may worry what will happen when they exhaust their funds. Until the inception of this program in IL the only place to go was a nursing home that accepts Medicaid.

Now seniors who live at Heritage Woods of Moline can remain in their apartment receiving excellent care and services even after their funds are depleted.

What if the senior presently lives month to month on just a social security check? Then they absolutely can enjoy the security of our Supportive Living community. How can Heritage Woods of Moline offer care by nurses and certified nursing assistants, housekeeping, laundry service, 3 meals per day, medication management & delivery from our company’s pharmaceutical service, scheduled transportation, activities and other personal assistance for such a small fee compared to Assisted Living communities?

The state of IL has certified only a few senior communities in the area to participate in their program. Please review Illinois’ website for more information on Supportive Living & qualifying for Medicaid at: www.slfillinois.com.

Your senior will be surrounded by their own belongings and furnishings, friendly and competent staff, as well as enjoy the companionship of over 100 other seniors who share their interests, while continuing to live as independently as possible.

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