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APRIL
2015 Volume 3, Issue 4
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Physical: How to Achieve the Best Results From Your Workout
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Nutritional: Avocado: Superfood Worth a Second Look
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Emotional: Control Your Mind Instead of Your Mind Controlling You!
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Community News: The Crusade 4 Health – A Community United
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Financial Safety: Phone Scams Continue to be Serious Threat
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Heart Health: Breathing — For Your Heart and Mind
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Destined for Greatness: The Potential of One
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Senior Advocate: Where Do You Start When Assisted Living is the Answer?
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Foot Health: Heel Pain, is it Plantar Fasciitis?
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Financial Health: Medicare for Those Under 65
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Body Contouring: I’ve Lost Weight, But How Do I Lose the Muffin Top and Saddle Bags?
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pril is the month we recognize and thank the millions of Americans who volunteer, offering their skills and time to organizations, churches, schools, and to also help with other needs within the community. I know firsthand the difference volunteers make and wish to thank them for their service. Learn more about volunteering in this month’s feature story. Do you love chocolate as much as I do? Along with the nutritional article, this month, local resident, Dee McCaffrey, shared her chocolate mousse recipe. If I hadn’t seen her make it myself, I would have never guessed her secret ingredient that takes away all the guilt and actually makes it a healthy snack. So go ahead and have some chocolate for your health. The community news page has information about a new mission Ahwatukee resident, Bill Byron, has taken on. It’s called Crusade 4 Health. Bill is a certified health coach who often sees the cost, of joining formal programs, prevents people from having access to the guidance they need to work on making changes in their lifestyle, to improve their health, and to lose weight. I encourage anyone, who wants to improve their health or provide support to others struggling with weight loss, to please sign up.
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physical
How to Achieve the Best Results From Your Workout
Sunny Butler
By Sunny Butler, Orangetheory Fitness
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o doubt about it, exercise is something that everyone needs and should do for optimal health. For children, participating in sports, riding bikes or skateboarding, and getting outdoors to play for an hour a day is great exercise. As we become adults, our focus turns to adult responsibilities and we forget just how important it is it to exercise each day or at least three times a week. What was “play” as a child has now become one more thing to squeeze into an already busy day. So how can I achieve the most within the shortest time? I hear all these different terms, aerobic, anaerobic, HIIT, etc., what do they all mean? What's the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise? Aerobic exercise (with oxygen) is less intense than anaerobic (without oxygen) and is the type of exercise that can last for longer periods of time before rest is needed. Aerobic exercise works well for the here and now, but the results are not something that you can take with you for very long. Page 6 — Healthy Cells Magazine — East Valley — April 2015
Anaerobic, a more intense exercise, includes sprints or anything that you can only do for short periods of time before fatigue. The after-burn from aerobic exercise alone is much less than that of a combination of both aerobic and anaerobic. The combination of these two together is the best method for turning your metabolism up. I want to lose weight, what kind of exercises should I do? Interval training! Find ways to get your heart rate to go high, come back down, and then shoot right back up. When it comes to the weight room, think big muscle groups that require multiple joints. Think push, press, or pull for upper body rather than curl or extend. For the lower body, just get to squatting! Okay, well, lunges work well, too. What is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)? HIIT is a form of cardio that intersperses intervals of high-intensity exercise (such as sprinting or increased incline) with intervals of either
low-intensity exercise (such as walking at a slow pace) or complete rest. Twenty-six minutes of HIIT will, in fact, burn more calories both during and after you stop exercising than 45 minutes of steady state cardio. What are the benefits of HIIT? Studies comparing HIIT to continuous steady-state exercise have shown that HIIT is far superior for fat loss, despite requiring less time to complete. HIIT increases the metabolism, which directly correlates to increased fat loss! It takes much less time than steady state as well. It’s quick and to the point and anyone can do it! You can increase the intensity of an exercise in so many different ways. As long as you find a way to increase your heart rate, you’ve increased intensity. If you’re not a runner and sprinting is out of the question, bump your incline for increased intensity or grab a pair of dumbbells and hold at your sides or press over your head while you walk up that six percent incline! Do I need a personal trainer and how do they help? Yes, for accountability more than anything else! Did you start the year off with plans to make changes and already given up? Having a personal trainer, even in a group setting, makes a world of difference! You will have someone to structure your program design and put together a program that is going to get you to your optimal state of being, in a realistic time frame. Not only for accountability, but for motivation and inspiration, too! The idea of knowing someone else knows your goals and will create the best plan for you is comforting to most. Your trainer knows when its time to change it up to create muscle confusion in order to continue seeing results. Who doesn’t want to just show up in workout clothes with water and a towel and have the exercises and durations all taken care of for you?
When is the best time to exercise? When you feel your best! Choose a time that you can stick with and that is the best time to get your workout in. You might love to get it done and over with for the day, by 6 a.m.! Others are just opening their eyes at that time! Can anyone jump into high intensity training or does someone "build up" to it? Anyone can jump into HIIT! Especially when you’re using a heart rate monitor and your trainer can see just how your heart rate is responding. Since HIIT has shown as far superior to steady state cardio when it comes to fat loss, I’d say anyone wanting to lose weight should and could start today. Of course, anyone starting a new workout routine should check with his or her physician first. Orangetheory Fitness, understands the benefit of high-intensity interval training, which is why they base each of their one-hour classes on the science of EPOC and interval training. Orangetheory Fitness is a one-of-a-kind group, personal training workout broken into intervals of cardiovascular and strength training. Participants use a variety of equipment including treadmills, rowing machines, TRX Suspension Training and free weights to achieve the goal of spending 12–20 minutes in your target heart rate zone. Orangetheory Fitness has multiple East Valley locations including, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Chandler, Mesa, and Gilbert. To learn more about Orangetheory Fitness and the benefits of highintensity interval training, please visit www.orangetheoryfitness.com. Photo credit: kzenon/iStock
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nutritional
Avocado
Superfood Worth a Second Look By Leila Elliot
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his once avoided high-fat food now deserves a new perspective. Some folks are reticent when it comes to adding avocados to their diet for fear of higher calories, but this fruit should not be unfairly judged by its fat and calorie content. In fact, this fruit has a high nutritional value and provides numerous potential health benefits. Its creamy texture and rich taste make it a common ingredient in many dishes. It is probably most well-known for being a key ingredient in the Mexican dip, guacamole, but there are so many other ways to enjoy the health benefits of eating fresh avocados. Sandwiches, salads, and smoothies are great ways to introduce avocados to one’s diet. While it is true that avocados are high in fat, they also provide nearly 20 essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, vitamin E, B-vitamins, and folic acid. Avocados act as a "nutrient booster" by enabling the body to absorb more fat-soluble nutrients, such as alpha and betacarotene and lutein, in foods that are eaten with the fruit. A breakdown of the avocado’s nutritional value should help to explain some of its health benefits. • Fat: Avocados are one of the few fruits that provide "good" fats. Fat accounts for 75 percent of the fruit’s calorie count. Most of it is monounsaturated fat, in the form of oleic acid. Monounsaturated fat is considered to be a "good fat," which reduces levels of bad cholesterol in your blood and lowers the risk of stroke and heart disease when consumed in moderation and eaten in place of saturated or trans fats. • Protein: An average avocado contains around 4 grams of protein, which is much more than most other fruits. • Sugar: Avocado's sugar content is low compared to other fruits. An avocado contains approximately 0.6 g of sugar. They are very low on the glycemic index. • Vitamins and Minerals: Avocados are an excellent source of potassium (containing more per weight than bananas). Potassium is a mineral that helps normalize blood pressure. Since diabetes is a significant risk factor for stroke and cardiovascular disease, consuming 1 ounce of avocado (1/5 of a medium avocado) provides 140 g of potassium thus reducing risk of all three diseases. In addition, avocados are rich in vitamin K, vitamin B-9, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-5, vitamin C, and vitamin E. • Dietary Fiber: A medium avocado contains 11 grams of fiber, which is close to half of the daily-recommended minimum intake. Apart from being an excellent source of fiber and vitamins, research suggests that there may be a number of other benefits associated with the fruit, including preventing cancer. Avocados are rich in phytochemicals, which have been reported to help prevent the development of certain cancers. Individual and combinations of phytochemicals from the avocado fruit may offer an advantageous dietary strategy in cancer prevention. How to Choose and Store Avocados A ripe, ready-to-eat avocado is slightly soft but should have no dark sunken spots or cracks. If the avocado has a slight neck it was probPage 8 — Healthy Cells Magazine — East Valley — April 2015
ably tree ripened and will have better flavor. A firmer, less mature fruit can be ripened at home and will be less likely to have bruises. A firm avocado will ripen in a paper bag or in a fruit basket at room temperature within a few days. Once ripe, they can be kept refrigerated for up to a week. Be sure to cover any cut avocados with plastic wrap or an airtight container to avoid oxidation, which causes browning. Tips for Preparing Avocados Use a sharp, stainless steel chef’s knife to cut the avocado in half lengthwise. Gently twist the two halves in opposite direction if you find the flesh clinging to the pit. To remove the pit, use the part of the knife located between the cutting edge and the heel. Firmly and swiftly strike the pit to imbed the knife. Then twist to remove the pit. Do not attempt to use the tip of the knife to remove pit, the knife can easily slip and cause injury. (There are many Internet videos showing how to properly and safely remove the pit.) Then use a spoon to remove the flesh, slice, and enjoy.
A Few Quick Serving Ideas • Use chopped avocados as a garnish for black bean soup. • Add avocado to your favorite creamy tofu-based dressing recipe to give it extra richness and a beautiful green color. • Spread ripe avocados on bread as a healthy replacement for mayonnaise when making a sandwich. • For an exceptional salad, combine sliced avocado with fennel, oranges, and fresh mint. • For an accompaniment to your favorite Mexican dish, top quartered avocado slices with corn relish and serve with a wedge of lime. Precautions However, do take precautions when adding avocados to your diet, as some people have reported having allergic reactions to them. There are two main forms of allergy: those with a tree-pollen allergy develop local symptoms in the mouth and throat shortly after eating avocado; the second is known as “latex-fruit syndrome.” It is related to latex allergy and symptoms include hives, abdominal pain, and vomiting and can sometimes be life-threatening. The unique health benefits and nutritional value of avocados make this superfood a delicious and sensible choice. Their high nutritional value combined with the avocado’s disease-fighting abilities help to support overall health making it a great and flavorful addition to a balanced diet. In any healthy diet, variety and moderation are the key.
Choco-cado Mousse Makes 4-6 servings You won’t taste the avocado in this delectable dairy-free mousse, but you’ll benefit from its high fiber content, healthy fats, potassium and magnesium. Ingredients • 4 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted • 1 cup coconut nectar, raw honey OR 1 teaspoon liquid stevia extract • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract • 1 cup unsweetened cacao powder • handful of fresh raspberries or other berries, for garnish (optional) • 4-6 fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional) Method Place the avocados, sweetener, vanilla, and cacao powder in the bowl of a food processor. Process the mixture until fully blended, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl if necessary. The mixture should be smooth, creamy and the color of chocolate with no visible chunks of avocado. Spoon into dessert cups garnished with fresh berries and mint leaves if desired. You can serve the mousse immediately, however it is recommended you let it cool in the fridge for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld and the mousse to firm up. Recipe excerpted from The Science of Skinny Cookbook: 175 Recipes to Help You Stop Dieting—And Eat for Life! (Da Capo Lifelong Books 2014) by Dee McCaffrey. Photo credit: Silvio Rone
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emotional
Control Your Mind Instead of Your Mind Controlling You!
Amy Burnside, LMSW
By Amy Burnside, LMSW, Infinite Healing and Wellness
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hich one are you, mindful or mind full? Unfortunately, most of us have minds that are full and spend less time in mindful awareness of what is happening in our present moment. Our busy lives create busy minds; full of things to do on our check lists; emotions that we are unable to attend to; worries and “what if” thinking about our future; and, ruminating thoughts about behaviors we should or shouldn’t have done from our past. Living in a mindless way can increase our stress, decrease focus and concentration, decrease our ability to listen and communicate effectively with others, and make us more emotionally reactive. Learning to be more mindful starts by changing the way we view ourselves, and others, as well as the world around us. So, what is mindfulness? Is it meditation? Not exactly. Meditation is actually a type of mindfulness that is used to train and focus the mind. It is something we do over a specified period of time ranging from Page 10 — Healthy Cells Magazine — East Valley — April 2015
just a few minutes to a few hours. Our attention is like a muscle and it needs to be exercised. There is a lot of research about the benefits of meditation and I encourage others to try it, even for just a few minutes per day. It can aid us in being more mindful. Mindfulness, however, is slightly different. It is something we can do all the time. It is the skill of non-judgmental awareness and acceptance of our present moment experience. It’s increasing our awareness of our thoughts, emotions, behaviors or the physical sensations our body is experiencing, in the moment, and just noticing them without judging them or reacting to them. When we notice them and allow them to be there, without evaluating them as good or bad, we are able to see our choices more clearly and can respond in a more effective way. You may be thinking that you do this already and you are able to focus on the present moment. Oftentimes, we think we are present and focused on only one thing (behaving one-mindfully) such as being fully
present when conversing with another person. However, if we really stop and pay attention, we may find that we are actually distracted by our thoughts or opinions about the conversation or the other person. Additionally, our emotions may be distracting us as well as our urges to interrupt or end the conversation, or maybe it is distraction due to a text, phone call, or email we just received. Many of us pride ourselves in being multitaskers and think we get more done in a day than the person who does not multi-task. According to research published in Psychology Today, we learn that we actually do not have the ability to do more than one cognitive task at a time, which means that rather than multi-tasking we are task-switching. This means the brain has to go back and forth rapidly leading to decreased productivity, increased errors, and decreased. Mindfulness is a choice and it’s a skill we learn to do over time with patience and practice like learning a foreign language. It is also experiential which means it is difficult to explain in words and is something we need to experience for ourselves. To get started follow these six guidelines: 1. Become aware of your feelings 2. Identify and label your feelings without reacting to them 3. View your feelings in a non-judgmental way 4. Consider your options for action (don’t avoid, run, or be impulsive) 5. Take action by not reacting 6. Step back and be in the moment. Give it a try! The only thing you have to lose is stress, worry, and rumination!
Living in a mindless way can increase our stress, decrease focus and concentration, decrease our ability to listen and communicate effectively with others, and make us more emotionally reactive. Mindfulness classes are taught at Infinite Healing and Wellness once per quarter in a series of six weekly hour and a half sessions. Learn practical skills to use in your everyday life to help you get control of your mind instead of letting your mind control you! The next six week class begins in June. Contact Amy Burnside, LMSW for more information or to register at amy@infinitehw.com or 480-448-1076. Infinite Healing and Wellness is located in Gilbert at 2563 S. Val Vista Dr., Suite 108, www.infinitehealingandwellness.com. Photo credit: princigalli/iStock
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community news
The Crusade 4 Health A Community United T
he idea of “The Crusade 4 Health” is to unite our community and come together for a common goal to reverse the impact poor health and obesity is playing on both adults and children alike. Together, we can make an impact, gain strength from each other and reverse the poor health and obesity of future generations. Free to participate! Obtaining better health should not cost money, just a willingness and commitment from each person to take control of their actions to be a healthier person. What would it look like if all the weight loss and wellness programs came together for a common community goal? A collective of participants, businesses and health professionals united for one common reason…to replace the current and accepted results with one of a thriving healthy life. Play your part! As a participant in the Quest for 10,000 pounds you will play a critical part in starting and reaching community milestones in health.
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Meet us on Facebook! Once registered as a participant, or health or business professional, you will be invited to our Facebook page and private group. This is where we will all connect for information and updates. Let’s Celebrate! “Stage 1: The Quest for 10,000 pounds” will be our first community milestone celebration. Join us and get connected to this movement as we all move to create a vibrant health minded community. The 10,000 pound weight loss goal is a measurement of our progress not the goal. The real success is setting a new precedence in creating health in our lives. JOIN US AS WE TAKE A STAND FOR HEALTH. Photo courtesy of Crusade 4 Health
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ggressive and threatening phone calls by criminals impersonating IRS agents remain near the top of the tax scams for the 2015 filing season, the Internal Revenue Service announced. The IRS has seen a surge of these phone scams in recent months as scam artists threaten police arrest, deportation, license revocation and other things. They often leave "urgent" callback requests, demand money or may say you have a refund due, attempting to trick you into sharing private information. IRS Commissioner, John Koskinen says "The first contact with taxpayers is usually through the mail. Taxpayers have rights, and this is not how we do business." Scammers are able to alter caller ID numbers to make it look like the IRS is calling. They use fake names and bogus IRS badge numbers.. They prey on the most vulnerable people, such as the elderly, newly arrived immigrants and those whose first language is not English. Scammers have been known to impersonate agents from IRS Criminal Investigation as well. Con artists can sound convincing, they may know a lot about you and try to scare or shock you into sharing financial information.
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heart health
Breathing
Kimberly Volk, ND, RN
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For Your Heart and Mind By Kimberly Volk, ND, RN, and Laura Lambert Rampe, ND, SCNM Medical Center
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ou’ve heard that mindful breathing can be calming and help to reduce stress, but did you know that it’s also beneficial to your heart, both physically and emotionally? Your heart has a membrane that surrounds it called the pericardium. This membrane anchors into the muscle that moves up and down when you breathe (the diaphragm). When you take deep breaths in, the diaphragm muscle lowers to make more room in the chest cavity for your lungs to expand. When you exhale, it moves up to help push the air out. So every time you take a deep breath in and out, your pericardium gets a tiny stretch/relax to it, in essence, which massages your heart. We know medically that the heart releases some hormones for our bodies, one of which is called atrial natriuretic factor (ANF). This hormone then travels to the brain, sending it a message to “decrease blood pressure.” In addition, our hormones break down into smaller sub-units, which then bind to the area of the brain called the limbic system. These sub-units send a message of “feel good, feel relaxed” to the brain. Our hearts also have a neural/electrical network that makes it pump without us even having to think about it. Science has proven that neurons (or nerve cells) increase connections with learning or frequent use. As we “learn” things, our body makes more neural (nerve) connections, making the task, feeling, memory, etc. easier to access. It’s like learning to play the piano, kick a soccer ball or understand math — the more you practice, the easier it gets. If you’ve ever experienced anxiety, stress, worry, or anger, you know that most people say they feel at least one of these emotions in the chest/heart area. If you constantly “feel” emotions in the chest region, does the body not “learn” to get more efficient at feeling them? If so, then when doing breathing exercises, you should focus on feeling emotions such as joy, peace, and love to increase the neural connections of those emotions. Simply stated, breathing on a 5-count inhale and 10-count exhale for three minutes, two or more times a day, will lead you closer to a stronger heart and mind. And who wouldn’t want that? Dr. Kimberly Volk is a graduate of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. Her focus is as a general family practitioner. She has been SCNM Medical Center’s chief medical officer and director of clinical operations. Dr. Laura Lambert Rampe is also a graduate of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is licensed as a general family practitioner, and focuses her practice on both women’s health and environmental medicine. To make an appointment with Dr. Volk or Dr. Lambert at SCNM Medical Center, call 480-970-0000, email wpsr@scnm.edu, or visit medcenter.scnm.edu.
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destined for greatness
The Potential of One Keith Dorson
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through life for the end goal of someone else. These are the people who hold notes or outlines, serving the purpose of helping others achieve a greater goal. A person could work towards the purpose of themselves and forge their own path. Someone who starts a business or creates an invention is reaching toward the independent potential of themselves, and is writing their own story. A single person also has the potential to change the world. There is a group of names that everyone knows because of their accomplishments, sacrifices, or for the world shaking changes they’ve made, but none of them was born destined for greatness. They had to decide to do something great for themselves, and for the world. We all get a single piece of paper, a single life to do with what we want. Instead of just scribbling in the space, why not cover the page with our story — a story that will never be forgotten. Fill your piece of paper with the masterpiece of a life, and have a great day. Keith R. Dorson can be reached at 480-890-0100, by email at kdorson@winwinfireteams.com or visit www.winwinfireteams.com. Photo credit: LordRunar/iStock
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aper, as we know it, was first invented in China in 105 B.C. and was made of coarse vegetable fibers. The knowledge of how to create paper spread to Japan and, slowly, the rest of the world. Paper is a staple in all aspects of life. It has been used throughout history from the smallest task of taking notes to grand displays of religious paintings or masterpieces of art. The potential of a single piece of paper is incredible, giving whoever has it the possibilities of an entirely blank canvas. So what are all the possibilities and the potential of a piece of paper? A sheet of paper could be left blank, entirely unused throughout its existence. It will probably be forgotten in the back of a student’s folder or lost in an office file. A piece of paper could be used to make outlines or to take notes, holding ideas for the user. It’s used for a practical reason, but will most likely be discarded after it’s fulfilled its purpose of reminding someone of an important “tid-bit” of information. Paper could also be used in a book, holding a story or message for others to see and enjoy. It takes on the purpose of sharing information and knowledge with anyone who takes the time to read it. A sheet of paper could hold a doodle or a picture from a bored student or budding artist, allowing the user to manifest creativity, in a semi-permanent form. But a piece of paper could be so much more. It could hold a piece of art or a masterpiece. All historic works of art were painted on a blank canvas to start. Famous books and historic paintings, like the Mona Lisa, never existed as more than a thought until someone decided to put it down on paper. The artist decided to make the canvas something great that is admired through the ages. So, what about a single person? What is the potential of one person? A person could leave themselves metaphorically blank, not working on anything productive — leaving them mostly without purpose. A person could work for someone else, working hard and grinding
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mericans are very generous when it comes to donating and volunteering their time. Altogether, 62.6 million Americans volunteer their time and talent. In Arizona, 1.19 million people gave a total of 159.5 million hours of service to their community and nonprofit organizations in 2013 — that’s one in every four Arizona residents. Many organizations simply would not be able to survive if not for the generosity of their volunteers and donors. More than 138 million Americans also engaged in “informal volunteering” closer to home, helping family or neighbors with yard work, childcare, pet sitting, and errands, etc. To all volunteers, thank you for your generosity of time and compassion for others.
the positive feeling referred to as “helper’s high,” increased trust in others, and increased social and political participation. This is particularly true when working with volunteers with a low self-esteem — like the homeless and those struggling with poverty. Having an opportunity to give, when in need, can result in a life changing new direction for some volunteers. Being thanked for a job well done or for their assistance can leave some volunteers feeling needed and that their life has value for what may be the first time in many years. Volunteering can lift spirits. Some volunteers begin to smile and transform into a new person; they let go of the struggles that held them back and, instead, focus on what they can do to help others. Armed with new skills and a new outlook on life, many volunteers succeed in finding employment. Helper’s High Volunteering has long been a common ethic in the United States, with people each year giving their time without any expectation of compensation. While these volunteer activities may be performed with the core intention of helping others, there is also a common wisdom that those who give of themselves also receive. Researchers have attempted to measure the benefits that volunteers receive, including Page 16 — Healthy Cells Magazine — East Valley — April 2015
Health Benefits According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, Office of Research and Policy Development, there is a growing body of research that indicates volunteering provides individual health benefits in addition to social benefits. This research has established a strong relationship between volunteering and health: those who volunteer have lower mortality rates, greater functional ability, and lower rates of
depression later in life than those who do not volunteer. Comparisons of the health benefits of volunteering for different age groups have also shown that older volunteers are the most likely to receive greater benefits from volunteering. Possibly because volunteering provides them with physical and social activity and a sense of purpose at a time when their social roles are changing. Some of these findings also indicate that volunteers who devote a “considerable” amount of time to volunteer activities (about 100 hours per year) are most likely to exhibit positive health outcomes. Living Longer Studies show that older adults who give social support to others have lower rates of mortality — in other words, they are healthier and they live longer. In fact, the studies show that providing support has a stronger impact on health and a longer life than receiving support from others. As the old saying goes, it really is “better to give than to receive.” Life Satisfaction Other studies show the benefits of volunteering are both physical and mental. Volunteering provides a sense of purpose and is strongly correlated to “life satisfaction.” And, for volunteers over the age of 65, volunteering leads to lower rates of depression. Additional Benefits • Making new friends and meeting new people • Developing new interests • Learning new skills • Making a difference in someone's life • Enjoying the satisfaction that comes from helping others • Awards and recognition • Participating in events • Ability to utilize your skills without the commitment of full-time work Employment Volunteering is an excellent way to increase your likelihood of finding a job, increasing your odds by as much as 27 percent, according April 2015 — East Valley — Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 17
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East Valley Organizations That Depend On the Generosity of Volunteers Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA) TCAA operates two community gardens and always welcomes new volunteers. Join TCAA and learn all the secrets of gardening In the desert. Other volunteer opportunities include drivers needed assisting in home delivered meals and food box distribution.
Contact Sarah Lords at 480-350-5884 or by email at sarahl@tempeaction.org
YMCA Wonderful volunteering opportunities are available at the YMCA. You can volunteer to coach youth sports, be a one-on-one mentor with a child in the mentoring program, or countless other opportunities. The benefit of volunteering with children is the honor to be a role model to a child and have the opportunity to make a huge difference in their life. You can build friendships to last a lifetime! The YMCA also has a volunteer board of directors, which has the benefit of networking with other adults who want to make a huge impact in an organization that helps others. Contact Info: Gilbert/Chandler YMCA, 1655 W Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ, 480-899-9622. Mesa YMCA, 207 N Mesa Drive, 480-969-8166. Visit www.valleyymca.org for other East Valley locations. ICAN ICAN is a free, family-centered after-school youth service in the East Valley for at-risk youth. They provide a full complement of programs proven effective in equipping youth to achieve personal and academic success by tackling substance abuse, gang involvement and juvenile delinquency. Specifically, eight out of 10 young people in the areas served live in extreme poverty. Four of those children will go to bed hungry and eight will be using drugs or alcohol to cope with the harsh realities they face. Joining gangs becomes a more viable choice than graduation. This is not an option for ICAN which works to combat these issues. Securing consistent role models to spend time with youth during programs is ICAN’s greatest volunteer need. To learn more, interested volunteers can visit ICAN's website at www.icanaz. org or contact ICAN’s volunteer coordinator, Deanna Schlagenhaft, by phone at 480-874-7578 or by email at deanna@icanaz.org or drop by the office at 650 E. Morelos St., Chandler, AZ, 85225 East Valley RSVP At the offices of East Valley RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program), they recruit, orientate, engage, match, and support volunteers, age 55 and older, in their commitment to voluntary activities for — on average — two hours a week. The volunteer opportunities they offer are found at 70 “volunteer stations” — nonprofit organizations, medical centers, or government/tribal agencies throughout Arizona’s eastern Maricopa, Gila, and Pinal counties. To enroll as an RSVP volunteer, simply call or email your request for more information and an application form. The best time to call is Monday through Thursday mornings, 480-775-1466. Email: kpeterson@evarmobile.org. Dignity Health Volunteers at Dignity Heath are special, caring, and kind individuals who give of their time — without pay — to assist with patient and non-patient care. Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center and Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center are always looking for adult volunteers, over the age of 19, to spread human kindness and enhance the comfort and satisfaction of patients, staff, and visitors. To learn more about available volunteer opportunities at Dignity Health’s East Valley hospitals, please visit chandlerregional.org or mercygilbert.org and follow the volunteer tabs under “Ways to Give.” Page 18 — Healthy Cells Magazine — East Valley — April 2015
to volunteeringinamerica.gov. It also fills in the gap of employment on your resume. Volunteers without a high school diploma have a 51 percent higher likelihood of finding employment. Jump In Have you thought about volunteering, but just haven’t gotten around to doing it yet? Or maybe you’re just not sure what to do or where to volunteer. Do you enjoy working with children or the elderly? Or maybe you like to cook or prefer an office setting. The list is limitless — schools, churches, hospitals and the local cities all depend on volunteers. If you enjoy being outside, consider volunteering for the parks and recreation in your area or in a community garden. For someone that loves animals, there are lots of shelters that need help with the daily task of caring for animals. Foster a dog or cat in your home until a forever home is found. There is also the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Boys and Girls Clubs as well as health organizations for disease, like cancer and diabetes. The holiday season is a popular time for many people to be thankful and volunteer for a local food bank, meal program, or favorite charity. Most organizations have a very large influx of volunteers during the holidays, sometimes to the point of having more help than they can use. No doubt, it’s a good problem to have for any volunteer coordinator, but these same organizations often struggle to have enough manpower, particularly during the summer months when many of their consistent volunteers take a vacation. Consider using another special day like your birthday or anniversary as the time to donate your services, it will be appreciated. There are many great ways to volunteer in the East Valley area — become a volunteer and make a difference in someone’s life, including your own! Sources available upon request. Photo credit: SilviaJansen/woraput/bowdenimages
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Where Do You Start When Assisted Living is the Answer? Submitted by Family Wishes Assisted Living Placement Agency • Identify options suited for your needs By obtaining a senior advocate, you save time and find the best place for your family member to live during this next stage of life. Most advocates will take the time to accompany you to each facility they recommend so you have someone to guide you, ask questions on your behalf, and help you every step of the way. They help make this transition, for you and your loved one, as stress free as possible. Family Wishes Assisted Living Placement Agency: Our Family, Helping Your Family. Call today for a FREE senior advocate to help you or your loved one. For more information, contact Kelly Sullivan at 602-989-0900, or Lorraine Calderwood at 602-377-8096, or visit our website: www.familywishes.com. Photo credit: laartist/iStock
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foot health
Heel Pain, is it Plantar Fasciitis? By Jason C. Harrill, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM, Desert Foot and Ankle, PC
What is plantar fasciitis? The plantar fascia is a ligament like band that connects the front part of the foot to the back. Essentially it is the tie bar that helps hold up your arch. This band is greatly relaxed when a person is sitting or sleeping. However, as soon as one stands up, the plantar fascia is stretched and pulls very forcefully on the heel bone called the calcaneus. The biomechanics of the foot can affect the plantar fascia and it can become strained leading to micro tears of the plantar fascia at its origin on the heel bone. These micro tears result in inflammation and can ultimately lead to a heel spur forming. An analogy is like a car being out of alignment and tires wearing incorrectly. Plantar fasciitis is most often caused by improper biomechanics of the foot as well as by wearing non-supportive shoes. It can occur in low and high arched feet. Symptoms of plantar fasciitis are pain on the bottom inside part of the heel bone. This typically is most problematic with the first several steps of the morning or after sitting for a prolonged period of time. Typically, it will get better early in the day, but can return after prolonged standing. So what can be done about it? In order to reduce the symptoms of plantar fasciitis, anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen are very helpful. Utilizing a frozen Page 20 — Healthy Cells Magazine — East Valley — April 2015
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water bottle and rolling it on the floor can also be very good as well as by wearing a more supportive shoe with better arch support and not walking barefoot. Over-the-counter insoles can also be helpful. Physical therapy can be of benefit along with utilizing a night splint to keep the foot and plantar fascia stretched out. If these conservative measures fail a steroid injection is typically administered and can be of great benefit. Most cases of plantar fasciitis get better with conservative care and do not require surgery. Not all heel pain is plantar fasciitis Heel pain can result from other sources and not just plantar fasciitis. Achilles tendinitis, stress fracture of the calcaneus, impingement of the posterior tibial nerve (tarsal tunnel syndrome), degeneration of tendon, arthritis and bursitis, are just several examples of other things that can cause heel pain. If the painful symptoms persist and are beginning to interfere with common daily activities, it is best to have this evaluated by a board certified foot and ankle specialist. Desert Foot and Ankle, PC is located at 1520 South Dobson, #307 in Mesa, AZ 85202. They can be reached at 480-844-8218 or visit their website at www.desertfootandankle.com. Photo credit: nebari/iStock
financial health
Medicare for Those Under 65 By Patty Vieira, Independent Broker, Insurance Resources, LLC
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here is an unfortunate misconception today that you need to be over 65 to be on Medicare. Sadly, due to disabilities, many Americans are on Medicare prior to the typical age of 65. Those individuals find themselves with a large gap in their health care if they are only on Medicare. For 2014, the hospital deductible was $1,216 with additional out of pocket after that. Physician services start with a $147 deductible and coinsurance. Medicare advantage plans have set co-pay for services with most companies and in the case of an individual that has certain conditions, they may be eligible for a special needs plan. There are many plans for people with diabetes, COPD, and certain heart conditions. In addition, several companies also offer a plan for those individuals on Medicare and AHCCCS. AHCCCS is Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System. Individuals on Medicare, who are below a certain poverty level, can also receive help with their dental, transportation, and over the counter benefits at no additional cost. Individuals with challenged incomes can also receive help with their prescription drug cost through government programs. Help is there for those with challenges. It just takes the right plan for your special conditions. Individuals with these circumstances have the abil-
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hen it comes to weight loss, there’s no shortage of fad diets promising unattainable results. It's natural for anyone trying to lose weight to want to lose it very quickly. But evidence shows that people who lose weight gradually and steadily (about one to two pounds per week) are more successful at keeping weight off. Healthy weight loss isn't just about a "diet" or "program". It's about an ongoing lifestyle that includes long-term changes in daily eating and exercise habits. Once you've achieved a healthy weight, by relying on healthful eating and physical activity most days of the week, you are more likely to be successful at keeping the weight off over the long term. For many people, losing the weight is only half the battle. How do you lose the fat in those stubborn areas that diet and exercise don’t address? For some, body contouring is the answer. Body contouring is the process of removing or reducing fat in selected areas to contour a person’s body to achieve what he or she perceives as ideal. It's great as a stand-alone treatment for cellulite
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reduction and getting a smooth look. It's also a great complement as you're dieting or right after liposuction. Some treatment options use a laser beam to literally melt fat away in specific locations of the body. It is non-surgical and virtually painless, with no down time. Results are not permanent and take effort on your part to maintain with a healthy lifestyle. If you are looking for immediate and permanent results — Tumescent Liposuction may be the answer. Tumescent Liposuction is FDA-approved and like traditional liposuction, tumescent liposuction is performed by a board certified doctor, but with less risk, smaller cannulas (tubes), precise results, no anesthesia, and little to no down time. Tumescent Liposuction is an outpatient procedure that gives you immediate results in a single treatment. It’s safer and more affordable than other forms of liposuction techniques that often require multiple treatments and may not achieve long-term results. Liposuction is a very personal decision — and one we know is not taken lightly. At Derma Health, we understand you have questions… and, we have the answers. Get a complimentary consultation at one of the five valley Derma Health locations! With 10 years in business, over 30,000 patients have trusted the doctors at Derma Health. Our experts are here to answer your questions, get a tour and ultimately get a "feel" for our place. It's your money, your body, and your future. Don't you want to look and feel great — inside and out? Start your beauty transformation today, call 602-903-3011 or visit www.dhiskin.com/health. Sources available upon request. Photo credit: tbradford/iStock
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Strike Out Stroke: Quick Action Can Keep Damage at Bay
Sheriolyn Curry, CSA
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t can happen any time and any place. A stroke can come on suddenly, and its effects can be devastating. Stroke ranks as the third leading cause of death in the U.S. It’s the most common cause of adult disability. The good news is that you can halt the brain damage caused by a stroke if you act quickly. That’s why it’s important to know the warning signs of stroke, and to get help right away if you see them. A stroke occurs when normal blood flow to the brain fails, usually because of a blocked blood vessel. If blood can’t bring nutrients and oxygen to brain cells, they stop functioning and then they die. “Stroke can be very disabling. It can rob you of your very essence because the brain makes us who we are,” says Dr. Walter Koroshetz, deputy director of NIH’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Researchers have made great strides in improving the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of stroke. Today, with prompt treatment, many people who’ve had a stroke end up with few disabilities, or none at all. “It’s important to know that you can do something about it,” Koroshetz says. “You can dramatically reduce your risk for stroke by adopting a healthy lifestyle. That means exercising, having a healthy weight, keeping your blood pressure in check and not smoking.”
“You can dramatically reduce your risk for stroke by adopting a healthy lifestyle. That means exercising, having a healthy weight, keeping your blood pressure in check and not smoking.” There are two main types of stroke. About four in five strokes arise when blood vessels are blocked, usually by a blood clot. These are called ischemic strokes. The other type, called hemorrhagic stroke — is caused by a broken or leaking blood vessel in the brain. “The treatments for each type are almost exactly opposite,” Koroshetz says. Signs of ischemic stroke include sudden weakness on one side of your body and trouble talking, walking, seeing or thinking. About 20 years ago, NIH-funded scientists showed that brain damage from blood clots can be halted if patients are treated with a clot-busting drug within a few hours after symptoms begin. The drug, called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), was the first proven treatment for stroke. Unfortunately, only about two percent of people with ischemic stroke actually get treated with tPA because they don’t get help quickly enough. When tPA is given more than three or four hours after stroke symptoms begin, it can actually cause more damage. “That’s why it’s important to act fast when you see the warning signs,” Koroshetz says. “These warning signs must be checked out right away,” says Koroshetz. If not treated quickly, mini-strokes, also known as transient ischemic attacks, increase your chances of having a major stroke within a few hours or days.
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About one in five strokes are caused by bleeding in the brain. A common symptom in some types of hemorrhagic stroke is a very sudden and extremely painful headache. Emergency surgery may be needed to repair a ruptured blood vessel. Because stroke attacks the brain, a person who’s having a stroke may not be able to call 911. The stroke victim’s best chance is if someone nearby recognizes the signs and seeks medical help. Immediate treatment could save someone’s life and improve the chance for successful recovery. Comfort Keepers of Chandler provides all levels of care and a wide variety of services. Caregivers are certified and have on-going training to give them all the skills to be the best caregiver they can be. For additional information, call 480-659-9201, visit www.comfortkeepers.com, or email chandler@comfortkeepers.com. Se habla español. Source: http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/issue/May2010/Feature2
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phantom pain
Helping Wounded Warriors Heal
Mind, Body and Limb By Dustin Hall, LMT, SIP, Structura Body Therapies
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ore than 50,000 troops have been injured in battle between 2001 and September, 2014, due to war activity. Of those injured, over 1,500 have had major amputations. Having a limb amputated can change an entire life. Normal every day tasks can become overwhelming and painful for those who have lost a limb. Not only does a person have to cope mentally with the loss, but they also have to figure out life’s physicality’s without it. Some common conditions that an amputee may suffer from are phantom pains, stress and anxiety, decreased range of motion, muscle tightness, stiffness and spasms, residual limb pain, poor blood circulation, swelling and scar tissue. The good news for veterans and others, who have been wounded alike, is that medical/therapeutic massage can help in relieving most of those symptoms. Phantom pains are some of medicine's greatest mysteries. Phantom pains are exclusive to amputees and are very subjective to each individual. These pains are not derived from an external stimulus, but
felt in the part of the limb that is no longer physically there. Amputees have explained the pains as burning, stabbing, twisting, cramping, crushing, and throbbing. Studies have indicated that about 70–80 percent of amputees will encounter these phantom pains. Massage therapy techniques can help with phantom pains by massaging directly on the area where the limb has been amputated, or in the tissue around the amputation. Trigger point work can also be applied to the muscles near the sight of amputation to help relieve those phantom pains. Since each individual with an amputation is different, different massage techniques may be needed for varying phantom pains.
"Phantom pains are some of medicine's greatest mysteries. Phantom pains are exclusive to amputees and are very subjective to each individual."
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Residual pains occur at the actual sight of amputation. These pains are caused by many different factors, including scar tissue, adhesions, swelling due to poor circulation, tight muscles, and muscle spasms. Massaging directly on the scar tissue will increase blood flow, which will then reduce swelling. It will also soften and lengthen the scar tissue to increase range of motion and decrease pain. Muscles surrounding the amputation sight can become tight and experience muscle spasms. Manipulating the soft tissues (muscles and fascia) superior to the amputation will help relieve a lot of muscle tension and spasms, as well as increase range of motion. There are many different stages in the recovery process of an amputation and massage can be beneficial throughout the entire process. Different techniques will be used whether the person is recently postsurgery, is participating in prosthetic training, or is seeking a general maintenance program. Highly skilled massage therapists can assess a situation and work closely with the patient and their therapy team in order to figure out the best and most helpful treatment plan for each individual. Structura Body Therapy therapists are standing by to assist you. As part of our Heroes program, all veterans are given a 15 percent discount. Veterans with an amputation will receive 30 percent off their first visit. Call today to schedule your free consultation! 480-686-8647. Or visit our website at www.structurachandleraz.com. We look forward to assisting you through your transition! Sources available upon request.
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I Have Cancer, When is It Time for Hospice
Cathy Peterson
By Cathy Peterson, Gemini Hospice LLC • Guidance with the difficult, but normal, issues of life completion and closure. • A break (respite care) for caregivers, family, and others who regularly care for you. • Volunteer support, such as preparing meals and running errands. • Counseling and support for your loved ones after you die You and your family do not have to face cancer or end of life diseases alone; hospice can provide you with much needed support — physical, emotional and spiritual. For additional information, or if you or a loved one needs Hospice care, we can help. Gemini Hospice is family owned and operated, with care and compassion being our main goals. Call 480-883-1353, visit www.geminihospice.com, or email Kerri Ann at kerriannv@geminihospice.com. Photo credit: sturti/iStock
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earing the words, “you have cancer” will mean something different for everyone depending on the circumstances. And, just because you hear these words, it does not automatically mean it’s time to call for hospice services. Some may wish to seek aggressive treatment and do whatever is in their power to beat this deadly disease. For others, radiation and chemotherapy can be hard on the body and the side-effects may be too hard to bear. Others may feel that they are too old to seek these types of aggressive treatment and may wish to let the disease take its natural course. Regardless of your situation, there is going to be a time when your care team will determine that the cancer can no longer be controlled. When this occurs, it’s time to call for hospice services. Many people believe that hospice care is only appropriate for the last few days or weeks of life. Fortunately, Medicare allows its recipients to use hospice benefit for six months or sometimes longer. Most people wish to receive their hospice serves at home, but some may need to enter a hospital or other type of facility. Either way, your hospice team will come to you and work with you and your loved ones to meet your medical, social, spiritual and psychological needs. The goal of hospice is to improve the quality of life and to make the patient comfortable by managing their pain and symptoms. Here is a list of the hospice services you would receive: • Basic medical care with a focus on pain and symptom control. • Access to a member of your hospice team 24 hours a day, seven days a week. • Medical supplies and equipment as needed. • Counseling and social support to help you and your family with psychological, emotional, and spiritual issues.
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It’s Not a Nursing Home! Submitted by Melanie Seamans, Generations at Agritopia
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any people may have been asked to promise they won’t put their aging parent in a nursing home, when they can no longer take care of themselves or maintain their home. It is not uncommon for a parent to say, “I know you worry about me living alone, but I don’t want to live in a nursing home.” But when the time comes to make that decision, the resulting feeling of guilt is exacerbated by the term nursing home that conjures up visions from the past with little relevance to the senior living communities of today. Visitors to senior living communities have noted seeing “vibrant seniors enjoying the lifestyle of a resort with restaurant style dining, fitness centers, a long list of activities to keep busy and a shuttle for scheduled transportation.” They also observed that many residents “could probably be living on their own, but choose to enjoy the community’s services and amenities rather than be burdened with all the responsibility of maintaining their own home, cooking for themselves, and having to make an extra effort to participate in social activities, especially if they no longer drive.” Today’s senior living communities offer several lifestyle options with available personal care services that can be adjusted as a person’s health and needs change — in addition to hospitality services often associated with resorts and fine hotels. Independent Living Just as the name says, independent living is similar to living as you would in your own apartment, but with the availability of social and educational activities, restaurant style dining, housekeeping, laundry, scheduled transportation, and much more. Many communities offer onsite services including a barber, beauty salon, visiting health services, and entertainment. Assisted Living For those that need assistance with personal care, assisted living communities have those services in addition to the lifestyle available for independent living residents. This can include medication reminders, help with bathing, grooming, getting dressed, and even getting to and from meals. The level of service provided can be adjusted to ensure residents receive the appropriate level of care to meet their needs. Memory Care A safe and secure environment is often needed when people are unable to live safely without professional supervision. Certified caregivers ensure memory care residents receive proper nutrition, activity, and Page 26 — Healthy Cells Magazine — East Valley — April 2015
exercise — in addition to the personal care services available for assisted living residents. People enjoy peace of mind knowing their family member is cared for in a secure, homelike setting, 24-hours a day. Integrated Senior Housing Model The integrated senior living model delivers personal care services in the privacy of residents’ apartments without requiring they move to an assisted living designated apartment or area of the community. Moving, even within the same community, can be overwhelming for residents, especially if it means unwelcome changes such as dining in a different area, with different people. Residents enjoy the continuity of friends, and the staff they have come to know and trust, when they live in a community that brings services to residents, without requiring them to move. Generations at Agritopia offers vibrant living through an extensive array of services and amenities for independent living, assisted living and memory care residents, giving them the freedom to enjoy what matters most. To learn about Generations integrated senior housing model, attend our Senior Living Seminars any Thursday at 10 am or schedule a personal tour and lunch by calling 480-822-1400. We are located within the master plan of Agritopia, on the NW corner of Higley and Ray Roads in Gilbert, 2811 E. Agritopia Loop S. Find us on the web at www.generationsseniorliving.com or email us at info@generationsseniorliving.com. Photo credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock
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Shoebox Ministry encourages children from family and domestic violence shelters to select a gift-filled purse and present it to their mom on Mother’s Day. Donate your new & like new purses. Used purses should be clean inside & out w/working zippers.
Donate any of the following items: • Cosmetics • Eyelash Curler • Perfume/Body Spray • Hair Gel/Spray • Pumice Stones
• Facial Cleansers & Lotions Makeup Remover • Perfumed Bath Soaps • Hair Clips/Barrettes • Nail Polish
• Makeup Remover • Scrubbies • Headbands • Mani/Pedi Sets • Tweezers
• Lotion, Powder • Ponytail Holders • Nail Files/Clippers
Other GIFT ITEMS: earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, watches, pins, sunglasses, wallets, cosmetic pouches, purse-size mirrors, stationary, pens, hard candy/gum/mints, any gift you think would make a mom feel special.
Goal: 2,500 gift-filled purses
Date: April 24th Distribution:
Agencies like Chrysalis, DeColores, Maggie’s Place, Casa de Amigas & Sojourner Center.
www.shoeboxministry.org • info@shoeboxministry.org • 480-905-1610.
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