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Also in this issue: • Shape up your skin for summer • Support your local farmers' market • Millennials, "Du or Tri" multisport! • Beat back biting bugs • A walk in the desert

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Shape up your skin for summer

ery few individuals realize that 80% of their facial appearance with aging is due to prior sun exposure and subsequent skin damage. All the brown spots (“age spots”), broken blood vessels on the face, fine lines, and sagging skin are caused almost entirely by sun! What about the “worry lines” between your eyes, deep smile lines, upper lip lines (lipstick runs uphill), and your sagging jowls and neck? These unfortunate changes caused by prior sun exposure can be improved dramatically with pain-free, non-invasive cosmetic procedures performed by Dr. Handler. The NEW Thermage CPT Deep Tip procedure painlessly heats damaged collagen under your skin to tighten and lift the sagging areas of the neck, jowls, upper arms, and abdomen. The NEW Thermage CPT Deep Tip procedure utilizes radiofrequency energy (not laser) to uniformly heat the dermis (deeper layer) while the epidermis (top layer) is cooled and protected. This heating of the dermis causes immediate collagen contraction and tightening followed by new collagen production over a period of time. This procedure also encourages a natural repair process that results in further tightening, lifting, and younger-looking skin. With only ONE treatment, results are seen before leaving the office. Continued tightening and lifting of sagging skin occurs over a 6-month time period with results lasting 3-4 years! There is NO downtime and NO pain. The NEW Thermage CPT Deep Tip system has been utilized by Dr. Handler for many years with excellent results and very satisfied patients. For lines between the eyes (worry lines), crow’s feet, and the “sleepy and tired look with droopy eyelids,” the use of Botox or Dysport works well to improve these areas. The results are diminished lines and a more “wide awake” and less tired appearance. These products are also fantastic to reduce anxiety-induced underarm

Rejuvenation of aging hands

Photodamage plays a major role in the appearance of the hands and can give away one’s true age. The most common reason for treatment is brown (age) spots on the top of the hands and a “skeleton-like” appearance of the skin. This unfortunate result of sun damage can be greatly improved by utilizing a laser to destroy the brown spots. Further, Dr. Handler can reduce the signs of aging of the hands (veins and tendons showing through) with products that are used for facial sagging and wrinkling. Many patients have been treated for this form of “hand aging” with excellent results.

sweating for months after injections. This is also performed entirely by Dr. Handler with minimal pain with results of decreased sweating lasting 5-7 months and longer. The use of fillers, such as Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Radiesse, and others, to “fill” deep smile lines and the marionette lines (the sad look) from the corners of the mouth produces immediate results lasting 12-15 months! Don’t look tired or sad! Since these products are combined with a numbing agent, the pain is minimal. Now, Dr. Handler utilizes the injection of a new filler called “Restylane Silk.” This product markedly improves upper and lower lip lines (lipstick lines). Restylane Silk also volumizes your lips and restores their natural curve while looking attractive and natural. Restylane Silk also can be utilized to minimize the “worry lines” between your eyes. There is no downtime with these non-invasive procedures. For fine lines, large pores, and brown (age) spots, the Clear and Brilliant laser produces awesome visual results after 3-5 treatments. This is a painless procedure whereby Dr. Handler utilizes a laser to produce thousands of small columns of empty space in your dermis, which your body fills with its own collagen. This results in softer, smoother, and diminished facial lines and smaller pores. There is NO downtime with this procedure. When the Clear and Brilliant laser is combined with Thermage CPT Deep Tip, the results are ideal for patients who desire no downtime or pain and predictable results of lifting sagging skin and smoothing fine lines. Dr. Handler is the only dermatologist performing this procedure in Northwest Ohio. Prospective clients who decide to have non-ablative cosmetic procedures performed by Dr. Handler are not gender specific. Men are now utilizing skin products for reducing the appearance of aging and having procedures to maintain their younger and vibrant look just as are women. Males seeking cosmetic procedures have tripled over the past 10 years in their desire to recapture their more youthful appearance. Age is not a factor in deciding to improve your self-image. Whether you seek to improve the appearance of your aging face, neck, or other “sagging” areas due to competition in the workforce or simply for your own self-esteem, these procedures and anti-aging products are for you!

Dr. Handler has performed these procedures for many years with very gratifying results and very satisfied patients. All of these cosmetic enhancements are performed entirely by Dr. Handler. To view before-and-after photographs of patients who have had these procedures performed by Dr. Handler, visit www.drharveyhandler.com. For more detailed information about the above-mentioned procedures or products, please call Dr. Handler’s office at 419-885-3400. Be sure to ask about specials available on many cosmetic procedures and products to diminish the signs of aging and obtain a more vibrant and youthful appearance of your skin. Also, please remember to have a yearly full body exam conducted by a board-certified dermatologist to check for skin cancer.

Hair loss in men and women

Are you losing hair from surgery, anaesthesia, illnesses, pregnancy, medications, stress, genetics, or “normal” hair loss secondary to aging or low blood levels of nutrients? There are many causes of hair loss in men and women. Most are not simply due to age or family history, and most are treatable. Now these problems of hair loss can be evaluated and there is hope for reducing your hair loss and stimulating new growth. Dr. Harvey Handler, boardcertified dermatologist of Sylvania, Ohio, has a medical treatment for decreasing your hair loss and increasing growth in many patients! After appropriate examination of your scalp hair and appropriate blood testing is performed by Dr. Handler to rule out treatable medical causes, Dr. Handler will discuss a product to decrease your hair loss, increase growth, and cause the hair you have be fuller and thicker. This is not a product that is forever. This new treatment works with or without Rogaine (minoxidil, which is forever) for reducing loss and promoting growth. Call Dr. Handler’s office to set up an appointment for a thorough evaluation and discussion of your particular hair loss and the therapy that will be individualized for you. Don’t assume because it “runs in the family” that you can do nothing to slow your hair loss. Most patients notice a decrease of loss in 30-60 days! ❦

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12 Stay, play, get away this summer at Sauder Village 13 Nobody’s Perfect Shopper’s paradise: electric shopping carts, by Sister Karen Zielinski, OSF 15 Dear senior living industry, are you ready for us? by Kathleen Geers 16 Health Crossword, by Myles Mellor 24 Elite Endeavors urges Millennials to “Du or Tri” multisport competition 25 This summer, explore your creative side at For the Love of Art, by Christine A. Holliday 27 Amnesia: a key to success and development 31 Beat back biting bugs and reclaim your outdoor living space 36 Spiritually Speaking Who is your father? by Sister Mary Thill 37 A Walk in the Park Song of the desert by LeMoyne Mercer 40 Staying “cool” this summer, by Amanda Manthey

2 Shape up your skin for summer 5 SCI stem cell therapy harnesses patients’ innate healing power 6 Cholesterol: the silent killer by Andrew Jurgenson, PA-C 7 With ongoing advances, better lung cancer outcomes may be just over the horizon 8 ProMedica Sleep Centers put high priority on proper rest 8 Sound Advice from Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic by Randa Mansour-Shousher, AuD, CCC-A 22 Get healthy for summer! by Douglas A. Schwan, DC, Dip ac 33 Getting a new knee or hip? Heartland’s prehab services can help! by Jim Berger 39 Unburdened by gravity, Laurels rehab patients make unparalleled progress with AlterG 41 Anterior hip replacement yields faster recovery with fewer limitations 44 Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic launches HearCare Connection Toledo by Dianna Randolph, AuD, CCC-A

OUR COMMUNITY 16 Senior Star at West Park Place to host summer series lunch and learn events 18 Advanced Healthcare Center keeps growing to meet community needs 19 Serenity Farm: 15 years of equine-assisted programming and still going strong 28 Non-Profit of the Month The Daughter Project by Jeff Wilbarger 29 Elizabeth Scott marketing director elected to state board 35 St. Clare Commons taps into the greatest stories never told 43 Ohio/Michigan 8K/5K: The Original Border Battle and Run in Two States returns July 14

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and Advanced Healthcare Center (p. 18). Also in this issue, Jim and Joyce Donaldson of Elite Endeavors encourage members of the Millennial generation to explore the world of multisport competition and all the benefits it has to offer (p. 24); Heather Sheehy, director of ProMedica Sleep Centers, discusses the importance of proper sleep and a common disorder that robs many people of it (p. 8); Mercy Health orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bradley Morse shares his expertise on the state-of-the-art Anterior Supine Intermuscular approach to hip replacement (p. 41); Dr. Richard Phinney of The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers offers his insights on the future of lung cancer treatment (p. 7); and physician assistant Andrew Jurgenson of UTMC’s Internal Medicine department

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explains the role of cholesterol in promoting heart disease (p. 6). If you’re looking for an enjoyable way to get active, you’re in luck because we’re in the middle of run/walk season. Of special note is the upcoming Ohio/Michigan 8K/5K, to be held Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Centennial Terrace and Quarry. This evening event, which drew over 600 participants last year, includes an after-race party (complete with a live band) and promises fun for the entire family. See the article on page 43 for complete details. Also, be sure to check out the list of races sponsored by Dave’s Performance Footgear on page 40 for more family-friendly ways to “get a move on.” Until next month, stay safe, active, and healthy!

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Autoimmune Disorders? WHAT ARE STEM CELLS? Stem Cells are unspecialized cells that maintain and repair tissues. Stem cells are unique in that they have the potential to develop into many different types of cells. In regeneration, stem cells may seek out areas that need repair or restoration. Our body’s natural healing process is fairly efficient, but modern science can accelerate the process. WHERE DO STEM CELLS COME FROM? There are primarily two types of stem cells used for treatment: Adult stems cells are present in all areas of the body. Mostly located in the area of small capillaries. They serve as a storage area to be called upon in areas of aging or need. Our fat contains the largest number of such cells, and has become a major source to easily obtain the tissues. Embryonic, which are derived from embryos.

WHAT IS STEM CELL THERAPY? Stem Cell therapy is the process of extracting adult stem cells from abdominal fat and reintroducing them into the body where they can do the most good. The process begins by extracting a few ounces of fat from the patient in a procedure similar to liposuction. Once the fat has been harvested, it undergoes a series of steps to separate and isolate the stem cells. The stem cells are then re-introduced to the body by IV and/or by injection, for more localized treatments. Localized treatments can help with back, knee, shoulder, and other joint pain. In addition, stem cells can be applied to the face, neck and scalp, using a micro-needle system, to give the patient a more healthy and youthful look. The treatments are outpatient procedures, conducted in a sterile environment in your doctor’s office, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. Under local anesthesia and/or sedation, the process is relatively painless and safe, with minimal downtime.

HOW CAN STEM CELL THERAPY BENEFIT ME? Stem Cell Therapy Patients Report an Overall Improved Quality of Life. Stem Cell Therapy has been know to help improve a variety of conditions, including: High Blood Pressure • Diabetes Joint Pain • Chronic Pain • Tingling & Numbness • Fatigue • Dizziness Memory Issues • Anti-Aging Orthopedic & Orthopedic Spine Issues. Stem Cell Therapy patients have also reported higher energy levels, better sleep and overall improved quality of life. No treatment can be guaranteed, and outcomes will vary from patient to patient. Your doctor will conduct an individual assessment to determine the best course of action. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SEE AN IMPROVEMENT? Individual ailments vary, and the outcome of stem cell therapy depends on your body’s unique healing process. Some patients may experience results immediately, or within just days of receiving treatment. Other patients have taken months to reach optimal resolution of their chronic 11/3/2015 ailment. No one can guarantee the outcome for this, or any treatment. Each patient is unique and results will vary. Your physician will determine a treatment plan tailored especially for your condition that gives you the best chance for success. For more information go to www.StemCellKnowledge.com EliteBeauty.indd 2 EliteBeauty.indd 2

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SCI stem cell therapy harnesses patients’ innate healing power

ost of us are conditioned to explains, “During the procedure, think the remedy to chronic we harvest a small amount of fat pain, injury, and other debilitating from the patient’s abdomen, isolate physical problems is found either the stem cells using state-of-the-art in a bottle of pills or some form of technology, and then safely redeploy invasive surgery. But according to Dr. them into the problem area. Your Nickalis Dumas, CEO stem cells never leave of Stem Cell Internaour facility. Also, we tional (SCI), in many deploy the stem cells cases, a better way to with the guidance of repair damaged or dethe latest ultrasound generated tissue is to technology, so we harvest and redeploy know they’re going adult stem cells—one precisely where we of the body’s own natwant them to go.” ural healing mechaDr. Dumas stresses that SCI’s approach to nisms. Dr. Dumas explains stem cell therapy— that adult stem cells using cells derived are unspecialized, from abdominal fat— is not the same as harmultipotent cells, meaning they have the vesting the stem cells potential to develop from bone marrow. Dr. Nickalis Dumas into many different “It’s much easier and types of cells—muscle, much less invasive to nerve, tendon, ligament, cartilage, extract stem cells from adipose tissue bone, etc.—in order to maintain and than from bone marrow. Also, adirepair various forms of tissue. The pose tissue contains a much larger body is constantly carrying out this volume of viable cells than marrow regenerative process naturally, but does,” he states. through SCI’s advanced technology, All patients are unique and heal at it can be harnessed and accelerated. their own rate, so the outcomes from However, Dr. Dumas is quick to stem cell therapy tend to vary. Some emphasize that SCI doesn’t heal or will experience benefits immediately cure anything. “We’re leading the or shortly after the procedure while world in regenerative medicine, other may see improvement over but it’s actually your body that’s the ensuing weeks and months. Just doing the healing. We just extract as with any form of treatment, the adult, adipose-derived stem cells results of stem cell therapy cannot and redeploy them where they can be guaranteed. Some patients may be better candidates for surgical do the most good,” he says. TMJ, arthritic joint pain, back and or other medical interventions, in neck pain, shoulder pain (e.g., rota- which case, SCI will refer them as tor cuff tears), bicep tendinosis and appropriate. bursitis, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, “Stem cell therapy is the future hamstring strains/tears, quadriceps of health care, and we’re thrilled to strains/partial tears, Osgood-Schlatter be on the leading edge of it. We’ve Syndrome, chronic Achilles tendino- had training from world-renowned sis, diabetic neuropathy, and plantar specialists on reintroducing stem cells fasciitis are just a sampling of the to activate the body’s amazing regenpainful, debilitating conditions that erative abilities, and we’re confident respond to this therapy. Your own this technique can make a positive adult-derived stem cells can also be difference in a lot of people’s lives,” used to combat various neurodegen- says Dr. Dumas. ❦ erative, cardiologic, pulmonary, and autoimmune conditions as well as for Stem Cell International is located at anti-aging and wellness purposes. 5415 Monroe Street in Toledo. For more The stem cell therapy procedure information about stem cell therapy, is minimally invasive, very safe, and please call 419-214-1860 or visit performed on an outpatient basis stemcellinternational.org. with little to no downtime. Dr. Dumas

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By Andrew Jurgenson, PA-C

CHOLESTEROL The silent killer

he heart is arguably the most important organ in the body, for it is the pump that supplies organs with the nutrient-rich substance necessary for life—blood! Therefore, it is crucial to understand the effect that dietary habits and lifestyle have on heart health. Cardiovascular, or heart, disease is responsible for over 600,000 deaths annually, making it the number one cause of death in the United States. Of those deaths, men account for more than half, meaning one in four male deaths can be attributed to heart disease. Heart disease can be a broad term, referring to a variety of heart ailments; however, the one that is most often heard about is coronary artery disease. Bad cholesterol, or LDL, is the number one cause of

coronary artery disease. The coronary arteries are responsible for the blood supply to your heart. Elevated LDL cholesterol levels are shown to cause plaque buildup in the walls of these crucial arteries, narrowing the path for blood flow and reducing the blood supply to the heart. This is referred to as atherosclerosis. Heart disease is referred to as a “silent killer” because most people do not experience any cardiac-related symptoms and are unaware their cholesterol is elevated. Therefore, it is recommended that patients follow screening guidelines, especially if other risk factors are present, such as high blood pressure, smoking, and diabetes. The U.S. Preventative Service Task Force strongly recommends that men aged 35 and over be

screened for cholesterol abnormalities. Those with a family history of heart disease, those with high blood pressure or diabetes, and those who smoke are at an increased risk for heart disease and should be screened starting between the ages of 20 and 35. Despite the prevalence of this silent killer, there are lifestyle changes that can help prevent or even reverse the progression of heart disease. Elevated cholesterol is largely hereditary, but the American diet also plays a significant role in the development of heart disease. Evidence shows that heart disease simply does not exist in various cultures around the world. So one may ask, what is the secret to evading this disease that is claiming so many American lives? The answer lies in consuming a primarily plant-based diet and avoiding foods high in trans-fat (processed food, meat, dairy), saturated fats (animal products, junk food), and cholesterol (animal-derived foods, such as eggs). Studies have shown that plant-based diets are just as effective in lowering cholesterol as the strongest statin medications, without the added side effects. This does not mean meat must be completely avoided for a heart-

healthy diet. However, limiting the intake of meat and processed foods and replacing them with healthy alternatives, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans, is a good place to start. It is also important to include exercise in a heart-healthy lifestyle. Including regular aerobic exercise not only raises good cholesterol (HDL), but is also helpful in relieving stress and reducing blood pressure. It is recommended that patients participate in exercise that raises the heart rate to 80-90% of their age-predicted maximum heart rate (your age subtracted from 220) for at least 20 minutes, three times per week. I encourage you to be proactive in your health and discuss cholesterol screening with your primary care provider. In the meantime, improving your diet and beginning an exercise routine may leave you and your healthcare provider pleasantly surprised when viewing your next cholesterol panel. ❦ Andrew Jurgenson is a physician assistant in the Internal Medicine department at the University of Toledo Medical Center.

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r. Richard Phinney of The Toledo and has a worse prognosis. However, Clinic Cancer Centers is optimis- we treat all lung cancer patients very tic about the future of lung cancer aggressively regardless of the type care, noting that ongoing research they have,” he states. and advances in systemic treatments Unfortunately, like so many disand immunotherapy are continuing eases, lung cancer tends to be “clinto gain ground on the disease and ically silent”—causing no obvious yielding better and better outcomes symptoms—in the earliest, most for patients. Yet lung cantreatable stages. When cer is still very aggressive symptoms do arise, paand challenging to treat tients commonly experience coughing (possibly and remains the leading producing bloody spucause of cancer death in tum) and shortness of the US. Perhaps not surprisingbreath. Other potentially ly, tobacco smoking is the worrisome signs include number-one risk factor for tiredness, fatigue, lack of developing lung cancer. appetite, unexplained In fact, approximately 90 weight loss, difficulty percent of cases are diperforming activities of agnosed in smokers and daily living, and general former smokers. “Even failure to thrive. Dr. Richard Phinney exposure to secondhand Despite lung cancer’s smoke is known to increase stealthy nature early on, lung cancer risk, for example in kids important progress is being made whose parents smoke or in nonsmokers with respect to detecting the disease whose spouse or partner smokes,” before it becomes advanced. For example, recent studies have shown Dr. Phinney adds. Though smoking is far and away that screening high-risk individuals the leading cause of lung cancer, not with low-dose CT once a year for three all smokers get lung cancer and not years yields a significant reduction all cases of the disease stem from this in mortality. “Now that we see the lifestyle choice. According to Dr. Phin- potential benefits, we need to do a ney, other known risk factors include much better job of making sure highasbestos exposure (which is declining risk patients get this screening,” says in prevalence due to changing laws Dr. Phinney. and better asbestos-management While early-stage lung cancer is practices but sometimes still seen curable with surgical therapy, it is in older patients who once worked nonetheless a dangerous disease that with or around asbestos); exposure to requires aggressive treatment and certain environmental toxins; previous management by a multidisciplinary radiation exposure, for example to team. Late-stage lung cancer, while the chest for treating lymphoma or treatable, is still considered incurable. breast cancer; and family history of But again, Dr. Phinney hopes that lung cancer. “We’re definitely more with further research and ongoing likely to see lung cancer in patients progress in the realm of systemic who have had a family member with treatments and immunotherapy, the disease, but part of me suspects patient outcomes will continue to that has more to do with the family improve, even for those whose canmember having also been a smoker cer has reached an advanced stage. Regrettably, too many people— than with heredity,” he says. Dr. Phinney explains that there including young people—continue are two main classifications of lung to smoke tobacco, which not only cancer: small-cell and non-small-cell. increases the risk of lung cancer, These forms differ based on their but can also lead to other cancers, cell of origin as well as various mor- COPD, heart disease, and a host of phological, clinical, therapeutic, and other health problems. Dr. Phinney prognostic parameters. “The majority is hopeful that the anti-smoking of cases are non-small-cell, which has message will reach more and more different subtypes. As a general rule, children through various awareness small-cell behaves more aggressively campaigns and school curricula,

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adding, “We could really cure a lot of ills if we could get rid of tobacco use altogether, starting with the current generation of young people.” ❦ Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers, located at 4126 N. Holland Sylvania Road, Suite 105, has eight board-certified hematologists/oncologists and eight nurse practitioners on staff and can

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necessary steps to avoid the pain it can cause during a vacation. Swimmer’s ear is a bacterial infection of the outer ear and ear canal and is most common among teenagers and young adults, but we know there is no specific age when it hits. We have seen it in young children as well as avid adult swimmers.

Swimmer’s ear is typically caused by excessive exposure to water, primarily from swimming and other water sports. Divers may suffer more than lap swimmers. The condition starts as an itch and then turns into swelling and pain. Eventually, it can cause the lymph nodes of the neck to enlarge. It can even lead to temporary hearing loss. The goal is to enjoy the swimming without the discomfort of external otitis media. Individuals who frequently suffer from swimmer’s ear or people planning to spend an extended amount of time exposed to water should take steps to avoid this infection. It’s essential to prevent moisture from entering the ear. There are different styles of earplugs that help keep the ears dry. Among them are custom-made earplugs, which are usually formed from an impression of the ear. This style allows the least amount of leakage to enter the ear canal. Doc Plugs are another style. These come in different sizes and fit into the ear to prevent water from entering. Special eardrops can be used in

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roper sleep has a tremendous impact on one’s health and well-being, but for too many Americans, a good night’s rest is hard to come by. For some, proper sleep is a scarce commodity simply because their overstuffed schedules tend to crowd it out. For others, sleep proves elusive not necessarily because they don’t make time for it, but due to a sleep disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea—a serious condition that causes intermittent pauses in breathing during sleep. “Sleep is as important to our health as eating for nutrition or breathing to get oxygen, but many of us put it at the bottom of our priority list or are in serious denial about the quality of the sleep we’re getting,” states Heather Sheehy, BAS, RRT, RPSGT,

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director of ProMedica Sleep Centers. “When we don’t get a good night’s sleep, we aren’t prepared physically or mentally to take on the challenges that the next day brings.” Common signs of inadequate sleep include waking feeling unrefreshed, morning headaches, excessive daytime sleepiness, irritability, mood swings, and lack of concentration. However, Sheehy emphasizes that the health effects of poor sleep can be much more severe than feeling tired, grumpy, or “off your game” throughout the day. Routinely disrupted sleep causes the body’s oxygen level to drop, putting more stress on the heart, which can

lead to cardiovascular issues such as high blood pressure and stroke. Also, lack of focus puts sleep-deprived individuals at much greater risk of experiencing motor vehicle accidents. The struggle people with apnea face is that they can be in bed 10 hours a night yet still wake feeling completely exhausted. “That’s because the body will only allow the respiratory events associated with apnea to go on so long before it wakes itself up, and every time these ‘arousals’ occur, the natural sleep stages get interrupted and have to start all over again,” Sheehy explains. Waking up choking or gasping

often signals apnea, but in many cases, apnea sufferers aren’t even aware that they’re waking throughout the night. In fact, it’s frequently their bed partners who first notice this is going on. According to Sheehy, the strongest sign of apnea is snoring— also a symptom that commonly goes

unrecognized by sufferers but is all too familiar to their bed partners. “Neck size is another big indicator that someone may be predisposed to apnea. Risk increases at 17 inches for men and 16 inches for women,” she adds. The good news is, apnea, once properly diagnosed, can often be treated effectively with completely non-invasive continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) technology, which delivers a constant flow of air through a facial mask to keep the airway open while sleeping. The key is for people who have symptoms consistent with apnea to verify

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through testing whether they have the condition. “ProMedica offers this testing at eight sleep labs across the system, all of which are staffed by experienced registered clinicians whose passion is sleep,” Sheehy says. “Testing is done seven days a week, with pediatric testing for kids ages two and up available at some labs. We can also perform testing in the daytime to accommodate people who work late shifts and typically sleep during the day.” Sleep apnea varies in severity, so the first night of testing is strictly diagnostic to determine whether the patient is indeed experiencing periods of breathing cessation or shallow breathing. Any pause in breathing lasting 10 seconds or longer is considered an “event.” Then, the clinicians calculate how many events the patient experiences per hour. “We consider five or fewer events per hour normal, but if there are more than five, especially with an underlying condition such as heart disease, treatment would be appropriate,” Sheehy notes. If apnea is diagnosed, the patient comes back a second night for CPAP therapy. Any physician can refer patients to ProMedica Sleep Centers or, if they

prefer, directly to one of ProMedica’s sleep specialists. Most insurances cover testing, and any necessary pre-authorizations are handled by

EATING WELL

by Laurie Syring, RD/LD

Support your local farmer's market

t’s that time of year again—late spring/early summer when we all get excited about good weather, the end of school, graduations, vacations, etc. For healthy food aficionados like me, another exciting event that happens at this time every year is the return of farmers’ markets! For my money, there’s no better place to buy fruits and vegetables. The freshness and flavor of their wares are inarguable, plus patronizing these markets—more than 10,000 strong nationwide, representing over 50,000 farmers—is a great way to get to “know your food” as well as your local small-scale farmer, who just

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might happen to be your neighbor. Here are more good reasons to support your local farmers’ market:

The freshness factor When it comes to freshness, there’s simply no comparing the produce sold at the supermarket with that available at your local farmers’ market. In fact, most farmers’ market fruits and veggies will last two to three times longer than those sold in stores.

Tasty inspiration Not only do farmers’ markets offer the freshest, tastiest produce possible (short of growing your own), but they also introduce their customers to new foods they may have never seen before, opening up all kinds of possibilities for fun and experimentation in the kitchen. Plus, the farmers often have simple recipe ideas that they’re happy to share. You might just find that one special food you can take home and make a mundane meal really great. If you love to cook, the farmers’ market is the place to be!

Seasonal eating The farmers’ market follows the seasons, so it’s worth coming back week after week to see what’s been harvested recently—asparagus in spring followed by strawberries, tomatoes, and corn, then the squash and peppers of fall.

Healthy eating The health benefits of a plant-based diet abound, and as regular readers of this column know, I often emphasize the importance of developing a healthy eating pattern and filling half

your plate with fruits and vegetables. There is no better way to achieve that than to visit the farmers’ market and load up your basket with produce. Be sure to put some fresh fruit in a bowl on the counter so it’s convenient for the whole family. The colors, textures, and delicious flavors of fresh fruits and vegetables far outweigh anything you can find in pill or smoothie form. Not to mention, when you buy and cook with farmers’ market foods, you can control exactly what (and how much of it) you put in your meals, such as salt.

Community support The benefits of the Farmers Market go way beyond your health to something larger for the entire community. Small growers thrive on the local market. Your support helps ensure the farmer is economically viable and will remain in business year after year.

Sustainable agriculture Small farmers have been instrumental in reviving growing techniques that are safer for our environment, often using very few fertilizers and pesticides. Their hard work helps prevent contamination of rivers, streams, lakes, etc., which is something very near and dear to our hearts here in Toledo. We are just beginning to understand the important role small farmers play in finding solutions to our environmental challenges.

Just for the fun of it! Last but not least, the farmers’ market is just a fun place to be! It’s a place where people come together to shop, talk, eat, and discover new foods—often seeing friends as well as making new ones in the process. As a dietitian, I know that a diet built around fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables is the cornerstone to prevention. Chances are, there is a terrific farmers’ market or community-supported agricultural program nearby where you can buy a certain amount of produce from a local farmer each week. You can also learn something new about foods each time you shop there–where they came from, how they were grown, how to prepare them, etc.

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So what are you waiting for? Stop at a farmers’ market, cook something healthy—like the recipe for oven-roasted asparagus below—and enjoy the taste of eating right! ❦

1 clove garlic 1 tsp. sea salt (optional) ½ tsp. fresh ground pepper 1 Tbs. lemon juice

Laurie Syring, RD/LD, is chief clinical dietitian at ProMedica Flower Hospital.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place asparagus in plastic freezer bag or mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, toss to coat, then add cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange in baking dish or baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 12-15 minutes until just tender. Sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.

Oven-Roasted Asparagus 1 bunch of asparagus spears, trimmed 3 Tbs. olive oil 1½ Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Stay, play, get away this summer at Sauder Village

here’s no need to travel far from home this summer to enjoy a memorable getaway—just plan a visit to Sauder Village in Archbold! Again this year, families from throughout the region will be travelling to Sauder Village to stay at the Inn or Campground, play in the pool, visit unique shops, enjoy great food, and make special memories while visiting the Historic Village. “A visit to Sauder Village is a great way for families to escape the hustle and bustle of their everyday lives with a relaxing getaway close to home,” shared Kim Krieger, Sauder Village. “For the past 40 years, Sauder Village has been a favorite destination for families throughout the region. With new events on

the schedule, new gallery exhibits in the Museum, and great activities for guests to try throughout the season, Sauder Village is an excellent place for guests of all ages to spend time together!” The Sauder Village experience moves guests from a modern, fastpaced life into a world that celebrates unforgettable sights, sounds, and memories from days-gone-by. It is a place where guests can slow down, spend quality time together, and

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enjoy fun with a purpose. Throughout the Village, guests can experience Ohio’s historic past through activities and stories shared in the community shops, Native American area, Pioneer Settlement, 1920s Homestead, farm, and gardens. While meeting the farm animals, watching cooking demonstrations, sitting at a desk in the school, or hearing stories in the Barbershop, guests often feel as though they are taking a trip down memory lane. Depending on the day and season, guests can try a variety of hands-on activities, such as rolling out a pie crust, washing clothes on a scrub board, or playing old-fashioned games. Throughout the Village, guests can also marvel at craftsmen blending skill and creativity in glass, metals, fabric, wood, and clay. These talented traditional and contemporary craftsmen not only demonstrate their trade but also offer handcrafted items for sale in places like the Spinning Shop, Pottery Shop, Tin Shop, Glass Shop, and Tiffin River Woodworks. New this year, guests will have an opportunity to take a walk through the Great Black Swamp, play interactive farming games, and explore a variety of unique artifacts in the new gallery exhibits in the Museum. From quilts, dolls, and barbershop music to vintage baseball, apple butter, and farm days, the 2016 season is filled with events to interest guests of all ages. And a visit to Sauder Village

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would not be complete without a ride on the horse and buggy or the train. Other favorite stops include a visit to the Ice Cream Parlor and Stella Leona Chocolates and many unique retail shops. The Barn Restaurant offers a delicious place to enjoy a home-style meal under the hand-hewn timbers of a real barn. Guests also enjoy finding delicious treats to take home from the Doughbox Bakery and feel right at home in the 98-room Heritage Inn complete with an indoor pool and hot tub as well as a game and exercise room—all adjacent to the “Great Oak Tree.” The 87-site Campground is a great place to relax and enjoy time

together while fishing, sharing stories around the campfire, or enjoying the amenities at the Heritage Inn. Historic Sauder Village is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4:00 p.m. The Village is closed on Mondays, except holidays. Admission is $16.00/adults, $10.00/students (6 to 16), and free for members and children 5 and under. Again this year, children 16 and under are free every Sunday this season! For more details about planning a memorable Sauder Village getaway, call 800-590-9755 or visit www.sauder village.org. ❦

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Shopper’s paradise: electric shopping carts

emember the saying, “Shop ‘til you drop”? It’s been replaced with “Shop ‘til your battery dies.” All over the United States, many retail stores offer their shoppers in-store electric shopping carts that stretch a shopper’s mobility—and buying power! The carts have large, attached baskets for items and can offer a person with walking problems, balance challenges, or just limited stamina a safe way to navigate the many aisles of a big store. The general population is aging, and some stores are pretty large. My Central Avenue Meijer store is about 530 to 580 feet long, and that equals 16,000 square feet or almost three and a half football fields. My Meijer uses Amigo Shoppers. I was told, “We have eight Amigo Shoppers in that store—four each at the east and west entrances.” Times when the carts are most used varies each day. “Having eight Shoppers shows that we are customer-friendly,” the Meijer spokesman said. “We

try to be inclusive and address the needs of all our shoppers with onestop shopping under one roof. These Amigo Shoppers help our customers who might have trouble getting out to do various errands.” So how did these electric shopping carts get started in retail stores? I knew this story! I personally know Al Thieme, the Chairman and Founder of Amigo International. Thieme (pronounced tee-mee) was a young man working as a plumbing and heating contractor in Bridgeport, Michigan, when a family member began to lose her mobility due to multiple sclerosis. Witnessing this loss of independence, he worked in the evenings, after his day job, to create an innovative form of mobility. Thieme went on to invent the first ever power-operated vehicle/scooter—the Amigo. His creation so named for being the “friendly wheelchair,” Thieme met with many organizations, such as the MS Society, to explain the Amigo’s benefits and functionality. Consequent-

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ly, Amigo Mobility International, Inc. was founded on November 12, 1968 and an entire industry was born. I asked Al about how he introduced the Amigo Shoppers to Meijer, and he shared, “The first Amigo that had a big basket attached to the front of it, to be used as a motorized shopping cart, was built in my garage by me in 1972. I had my daughter, Jill, take it to the Meijer store in Flint, Michigan, and told her “sell it—do not come back with it!” Jill was 17 years old at the time, and she did not come back with it. The Amigo shopping cart was used and appreciated by people with walking limitations at the Flint store. Meijer corporate offices then had the Amigo shopping cart placed in a store in Grand Rapids. For many years, Meijer stores were the only ones with motorized carts. Thieme reflects, “We are very pleased that Fred Meijer and his staff saw the need of mobility for their customers who had walking limitations. Obviously, this decision to help their customers showed how they cared about their customers.” The Director of Communications at Meijer Corporate Headquarters, Grand Rapids, Michigan, said that they were the first retailer in the country to provide the Amigo Shoppers. Their founder, Hendrik Meijer, was sensitive to those with disabilities. His wife, Gezina, became disabled later in her life, and the store has a tradition of being accommodating to the special needs of persons with a disability. Meijer stores realized that people had different physical abilities and decided corporately to offer the Amigo Shopper. An elevator in a store is quite a hefty financial commitment. Meijer has one. Again, it was a commitment to accommodate those who had physical limitations, Answers to crossword from page 16

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both customers and employees. The carts are usually found in the front of the store where they are plugged in to charge. A customer simply goes into the store, chooses a cart, and then drives off into retail paradise. Often, a store greeter can help them chose the most fully charged cart and answer any questions about how to operate it, which is pretty simple. The baskets are a good size, the carts easy to drive, and when the customer is done shopping, the store even lets them take the cart outside to their car. Sometimes store employees follow customers to their cars and help unpack the groceries, then return the electric shopping cart to the store to be recharged for the next customer’s use. What’s great about an electric shopping cart is that it conserves a person’s energy for the day. With various health challenges, people need to conserve their energy. If they get too tired from walking around a grocery store, they might become drained (in the legs) for the day. The stores that provide these special shopping carts not only help to conserve people’s energy, but also to lessen a person’s anxiety. Carts can also prevent a fall. Many area stores now offer persons with walking disabilities the chance to shop in comfort and safety. Check your local store. Call them. Target stores offer wheelchairs and Smart Shoppers (electric carts with big baskets). Kroger, Andersons, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and other stores offer electric shoppers. Retail stores say that the reason they offer shoppers these accommodations is that they want to reach out, to help people. It does help customers. But it is a win-win situation. It also helps stores with their business—those with disabilities are consumers with pocketbooks, too!❦ Sister Karen Zielinski is the Director of Canticle Studio. Canticle Studio is a part of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, OH’s overall advancement effort and has a mission of being a creative center where artists generate works, products, and services in harmony with the Mission of the Sisters St. Francis. She can be reached at kzielins@sistersosf.org or 419-824-3543.

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OTTERBEIN Dear senior living industry, are you ready for us? by Kathleen Geers

he approximately 76 million Baby Boomers have collectively had a huge impact on all American industries and consumerism, and the senior living industry is no different. The Boomer class is defined as anyone born between the years of 1946 and 1964, and an estimated 10,000 boomers are turning 65 every day! The Baby Boomer generation in general has very high expectations. And so, as we and our parents look at senior living options, those high expectations come right along with us. I say “we” because I, too, am a Baby Boomer, born in mid-1964. So, to prepare those in the senior living industry for the wave of Boomer retirees headed their way, here are my thoughts, composed in letter form: Dear Senior Living Executives, Millions of Baby Boomers are looking for assisted living or nursing

care, now or in the future, and we will be looking for privacy, security, socialization, and engagement—but nothing that looks, feels, or smells like an institution. We will research your quality of care on the web, and it better be good! We are looking to continue a lifestyle of convenience and luxury in a senior community of independent living. Sure, what that means varies from person to person, but as I mentioned earlier, we expect a lot more than the generations of consumers who came before us. We use salons and spas and fitness centers with walking tracks and swimming pools. We like to eat at restaurants and socialize with friends or go to a movie or concert. We also like delivery of meals, groceries, or anything Am-

azon or our favorite online retailer has on sale. We are tech-savvy and expect access to wireless connections and media centers or libraries with computer access. We have iPhones and iPads, and we use social media such as Facetime and Facebook to keep in touch with friends, kids, and grandchildren. Many of us are lifelong learners and are interested in continuing our crafts of art, music, writing, or woodworking, but we also want to learn new things through a variety of lectures or classes. We love to travel even if it’s just a day trip or a quick weekend excursion. You’d better be ready for us to have overnight guests by offering guest accommodations or homes large enough to have guest rooms. Our kids and grandkids will visit, and we have friends who live near and far with whom we want to stay connected. We will also want features in our homes that we are accustomed to, such as stainless-steel appliances, hard-surface countertops

with backsplashes in the kitchen, and tiled showers in the bathroom. A rich faith life is important to us. We expect a church, chapel, or meditation room with regular worship services. Oh, and possibly most importantly, we want to be involved in opportunities that can leverage our skill set—capabilities earned over several decades of work. We want to give back to those around us and feel like we’re contributing to society—some call it self-actualization. Oh yeah, I’ll be bringing Brody, my dog, and Rango, my cat. What will you offer for them? This will play into my decision. They are part of the family! Many of us are also passionate about saving the earth for our grandkids. What is the plan for recycling, good insulation, water conservation, and energy-efficient appliances? I’m only three years away from being able to make the move to an active, fun, 55-and-over independent senior-living community. My husband could move in now (I had to rub that in!). Also, my parents are currently downsizing and de-cluttering the possessions of their four-bedroom, two-story home in preparation for a possible move to an independent-liv-

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ing home in such a community. Do you have an extended family plan? In closing, Senior Living Executive, are you ready for us? Sincerely, Your Baby Boomer Customer For those of you also beginning a search for senior-living options of any kind for yourself or a loved one, feel free to contact me. I’ll share a list of questions you should

be asking and amenities to look for when you begin to schedule appointments and visits or even when doing your internet research. Say it with me! “Senior Living Industry, are you ready for us Boomers? Ready or not…here we come!" ❦

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enior Star at West Park Place, Human Ostrich. Seniors are at risk located at 3501 Executive Parkof losing their nest eggs, and way in Toledo, is hosting a series adult children are often spendof events that are free and open ing their retirement savings to the public. Topics range from ry in an attempt to cover the Don't bud in costs of caring for long-term, current trends in wellness to a your he nd managing healthcare expenses chronic illnesses. It doesn’t the sa and combating identity theft. have to be this way. Learn All sessions include a free lunch. about government programs RSVPs are required to attend, and and incentives that can help seating is limited. Call 419-531-9211 protect your family’s finances to sign up for these informative when serious illnesses set in: and engaging sessions: • VA benefits can help with senior living costs Wed., June 8, 11:30 a.m. • Government’s Pension Steven Wise presents Don’t Be a

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Advanced Healthcare Center keeps growing to meet community needs

dvanced Healthcare Center (AHC), a short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing facility located at 955 Garden Lake Parkway in Toledo, is focused on providing state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a comforting, healing environment. AHC’s extensive clinical expertise and expanding range of programs, services, and amenities ensure every patient’s individualized care needs are met, whatever the length of their stay.

community is a strong partnership with the adjacent Advanced Specialty Hospital of Toledo (ASH). This 40bed long-term acute care hospital (LTAC), located on the same campus as AHC, provides treatment for stable, medically complex patients who require an extended period of hospital-level care and aren’t quite ready to transition to rehab or longterm skilled-nursing care. ASH, which is accredited by the

ation of Respiratory Care’s (AARC) Quality Respiratory Care Recognition Program. “LTAC hospitals like ASH fill an important role in the continuum of patient care and address the needs of a small but growing patient population who cannot be effectively treated in a conventional healthcare setting,” states Megan Smiddy, Director of Provider Relations for CommuniCare, Advanced Healthcare Center’s parent company.

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The center’s Lifestyles program, for example, offers a full range of services for patients in need of 24-hour skilled nursing care in a loving, engaging, and safe environment. Short-term patients will find that Transitions, a unique program involving both nursing and social services, will keep them on the path to achieving their rehab goals and help them regain their highest level of independence so they can transition home smoothly and successfully.

AHC’s integrated wound care program, overseen by board-certified vascular surgeon Dr. Stephen S. Gale and available to patients at AHC and ASH, provides expert care to patients with various types of wounds while preventing further skin breakdown. Through this program, newly admitted patients are given a head-totoe assessment by a certified wound care specialist (CWS) to determine whether any wounds are present or they are at risk for skin breakdown. Patients with wounds, ostomies, or increased risk for skin breakdown are monitored weekly by the CWS.

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and the tireless efforts and dedication of staff and volunteers, Serenity Farm has continuously expanded its facilities and programming in order to make a positive difference in more and more lives. According to DeHoff, the center’s programming currently consists of four distinct components, including Therapeutic Riding, Hippo Therapy, Equine-Assisted Learning, and Team Thunder. And the Serenity Farm team is always looking for ways to expand and adapt these programs so they reach more people. “We work with a lot of kids with autism, learning delays, and ADHD; people with physical challenges such as cerebral palsy; veterans suffering with PTSD; as well as adult and juvenile victims of abuse or domestic violence, including those who have been sex trafficked,” DeHoff says. Therapeutic Riding involves the use of horses and equine-assisted activities to achieve goals that enhance physical, emotional, social, cognitive, behavioral, and educational skills in people with disabilities. This

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hospices to help seniors connect with these equine ambassadors and bring smiles to their faces. The mini horses are specifically trained to enter into buildings and elevators and to make bedside and wheelchair visits. Robertson notes that Serenity Farm is always seeking new ways to meet the community’s needs through the center’s diverse programming, stating, “One of the benefits of being a grass-roots organization is that if a need is identified, we can often tailor an existing program to meet it. Also, the potential to collaborate with other organizations is virtually endless. For instance, we’re currently

exploring the possibility of partnering with organizations like Ronald McDonald House and Cancer Connection of Northwest Ohio to connect with cancer patients who might benefit from our programming. In fact, one of our volunteers, Kathleen Fincher, who is currently fighting cancer herself, would love to initiate these partnerships. We’re also planning to start a cancer support group out here with Kathleen’s help and input.” How has Serenity Farm continued to grow and meet community needs for 15 years with no sign of slowing? According to DeHoff, having the support of the community and solid business and succession plans in place has been a tremendous part of the center’s success and longevity. “But the most important factor is and has always been the quality and training of our staff and volunteers—including, of course, the four-legged ones. These horses do so much to help so many people,” she says. Anyone interested in supporting Serenity Farm Equestrian Center is invited to take part in the 4th Annual Art for the Barn fundraiser, to be held Saturday, July 30, 2016, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at VFW Post 9993, located at 109 N. Main Street in Walbridge, Ohio. This family-friendly event will include a live art auction, 50/50

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ing carbonated beverages, which are laden with sugar, artificial colorings, and enhancers. Even the diet versions contain chemicals better left unconsumed. A side effect of our addiction to pop is weight gain. The amount of sugar in these drinks is obscene. And the diet versions mess with our appetite-control centers, interfering with carbohydrate metabolism and leading to hunger cravings. Ever wonder why you can “supersize” your drink for just a few pennies more? Businesses know that the more pop they can get you to consume, the more likely you are to buy a $10 hotdog and large popcorn. So switch to non-carbonated beverages like tea and water. Fruit juices are good but still contain a lot of natural sugar, so try to dilute them. It’s easy! Just add a little more water to each glass, and you’ll find yourself adapting to the new taste after a short while. Water out of household faucets has come under scrutiny lately. All treated water has some level of contamination in it that varies wildly over time. We are now finding out that some municipalities, like Flint,

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hrough Elite Endeavors, their Sylvania-based event-management company, husband-and-wife team Jim and Joyce Donaldson strive to introduce the exciting world of multisport competition to participants of all ages, skill levels, and abilities. From their many years of experience, they understand that preparing for and participating in a duathlon, triathlon, or other multisport event is good for the body, mind, and spirit. Their motto, “Either Du It or Tri It, Anyone Can!” best captures the sentiment that motivates their efforts. So when they perceive that a significant segment of our population may be missing out on all the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of multisport—as appears to be the case with the Millennial Generation—Jim and Joyce can’t sit idly by. “We seem to be losing Millennials,” Joyce says. “The members of this generation are highly tech-savvy, innovative, and individualistic, but they also seem to be less passionate than their predecessors when it comes to challenging themselves physically. One of our priorities right now is to encourage more Millennials and their kids to explore multisport and discover all the advantages it has to offer.” Jim wonders whether many Millennials perceive that duathlons, triathlons, and other multisport competitions are simply beyond their capabilities and limited to elite athletes who are already in prime physical condition. “We can assure them this isn’t the case. We specifically tailor our events and the distances involved so people of every age, gender, background, and fitness level can participate with a modest amount of preparation. Also, facilitating the safety of participants is always our number-one priority,” he says. Jim and Joyce are confident that there’s something for everyone— Millennials included—to “Du or Tri” in these upcoming Elite Endeavors events: The Quarry Ridge Tri/Du—The Quarry Ridge Tri/Du, to be held on Wednesday, June 22, 6:30 p.m., at Centennial

Quarry, will be a mini-sprint distance and offer something for the entire family. Post-race, there will be a barbecue with music and picnic foods. The triathlon will include a 400-yard swim, 11-mile bike, and 3.1-mile run, while the duathlon will consist of a 1-mile run, 11-mile bike, and 3.1mile run. USAT Youth Splash & Dash—Also at Centennial Quarry on June 22, the USAT Youth Splash & Dash for young athletes ages 7 to 14 will kick off at 6:00 p.m. This aquathlon combines running and swimming and is specifically designed to introduce young athletes to the world of multisport in a fun, safe atmosphere. The focus is on participation, not competition. Kids ages 7 to 10 will do a 100-yard swim and 1K run, while kids ages 11 to 14 will double those distances—a 200-yard swim and 2K run. Clark Lake Tri/Du—The Clark Lake Triathlon/Duathlon, which has been a favorite of area athletes since 1985, winds through the scenic Irish Hills of Michigan. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, July 17, at 8:00 a.m., with a Rookie Clinic being offered on Saturday, July 16, 3:30 p.m. at the Clark Lake Beach and Boat Club. Triathlon participants will do a 0.5-mile swim, 13.5-mile bike, and 4.25-mile run, while the duathlon will consist of a 2-mile run, 13.5-mile bike, and 4.25-mile run. Women’s Only Tri & Dri-Tri—This event, to be held Sunday, July 24, 7:30 a.m. at Centennial Quarry, is designed especially for women of all ages and athletic abilities—whether they’re new to multisport or experienced athletes. It’s also about promoting women’s health and finding a cure for breast cancer. Elite Endeavors will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Northwest Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for each woman who registers online. Participants can choose the triathlon, which includes a 400-meter swim, 11-mile bike, and 3.1-mile run, or the Dri-Tri (no swimming involved), consisting of a 1-mile run, 11-mile bike, and 3.1-mile run.

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Registration is open to women only, but the entire community is invited to cheer them on! Sylvania SuperKids Tri/Du & Fun Run—To be held Saturday, August 6, 7:30 a.m. at beautiful Olander Park in Sylvania, the annual Sylvania SuperKids Triathlon/Duathlon & Fun Run is a great way to get kids involved in multisport. The event distances will vary according to participants’ age. For ages 7 to 10, the triathlon will include a 100-yard lake swim, 3.1-mile bike, and 0.6-mile run, and the duathlon will consist of a 100-yard run, 3.1-mile bike, and 0.6-mile run. For 11- to 14-year-old participants, the distances will be doubled, with the triathlon including a 200-yard lake swim, 6.2-mile bike, and 1.2-mile run and the duathlon consisting of a 200-yard run, 6.2-mile bike, and 1.2mile run. For boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 6, there will be a 0.4-mile fun run. Sylvania Tri/Du—The Sylvania Triathlon and Duathlon is one of the oldest multisport events in the country. This year ’s event will be held Sunday, August 7, 7:30 a.m. at the Tam-O-Shanter Sports Complex and

Olander Park in Sylvania. The event will feature a choice of distances and races for everyone: sprint triathlon—0.25-mile swim, 13-mile bike, and 3.1-mile run; sprint duathlon—1-mile run, 13-mile bike, and 3.1-mile run; Olympic triathlon—1.5K swim, 40K bike, and 10K run; Olympic duathlon—3.1-mile run, 40K bike, 10K run. Whether you’re looking for a short or intermediate length triathlon or duathlon, the Sylvania Triathlon/ Duathlon is the event for you. Relay teams registration is also available for anyone who wants to experience this event with friends, family, or coworkers but does not want to do the whole distance themselves.

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Both Jim and Joyce frequently reiterate that anyone who is willing to invest a modest amount of time and effort in preparation can participate in their events. “If you aren’t sure what you’re capable of or which event might be a good fit for you, don’t hesitate to contact us. We love to mentor aspiring athletes!” says Joyce. “Also, we’re proud that our events are para-athlete-friendly so

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about painting and drawing,” Schira process each week. (This year’s themes explains. “Our students learn about will be: Animals in Art, No Brushes the tools to use for specific effects, Allowed, Ancient Art, Asian Art, and and they learn about the materials. Printmaking). Students learn to use We can (and do) help those who different tools, media, or techniques used to paint but got away from it, appropriate to their age in weeklong and we welcome sessions, beginthose who finalning Monday, July ly have time to 11 and running spend on somethrough Friday, thing they’ve alAugust 12. Classes ways liked. We meet on Monday, are happy to have Tuesday, Thursfirst timers, too, day, and Friday who are often from 10:00-11:30 a.m. for grades pleasantly surBob Schira prised that they K-3 and from 11:30 can produce a.m.-1:00 p.m. for something nice. It is very reward- grades 4-6. The young artists work ing to see them realize they have a on two or three projects each session, and each week is independent of talent for it!” Schira has been involved with art the others, so students can come to for many years, working as an art one or more without worrying about teacher at the University of Toledo, prerequisites. The cost for each week Lourdes University, and Bowling is $48.00 Green State University. He has owned Schira also wants to introduce (or For the Love of Art for 20 years, the reintroduce) “older” students to the last 11 of them at the current location. joys of painting, and he offers classes “Our place is really an art supply for high schools students on several store and so much more,” he explains, late afternoons and evenings each pointing to the assortment of brushes, week. Adults who want to give art paints, pencils, and other artist tools a try can enroll in his classes during for sale. “We do matting and framing, the day (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and too,” he notes, and takes pride in the Thursdays from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) company’s ability to repair old frames. and in the evening (Tuesdays and The staff can also design and sell shadow Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.). boxes of all sizes, and Schira cites recent Saturday morning classes put the shadow box projects for displaying a emphasis on creativity with mixed piece of the Berlin Wall, a wedding media classes for kids in grades K-3 veil, and a third for a collection of and Cartooning/Drawing classes for Holocaust memorabilia. kids in grades 4-9. There is a summer workshop for Check the website www.forloveart. kids in grades K-6 called Art Fun in com or call 419-882-2060 for a complete the Summertime. These programs, led schedule and pricing information by degreed instructors and artists, about all classes and the summer explore a different theme, medium, or workshops. Schira welcomes inquiries

Art Fun in the Summertime Workshops Animals in Art (June 11-15)—We share our planet with thousands of other creatures. For centuries, these creatures have been an inspiration for countless artists. Explore different media while we learn about animals and their environments. What animals will inspire you? Instructor: Delaney Cavanaugh, BFA, Art Educator. Fee: $48.00. No Brushes Allowed (July 18-22)—Traditionally, people use paintbrushes to create works of art, but what if they didn’t? There are many ways to make a painting. Come explore how this week. And remember, no brushes allowed! (Note: This is not finger painting.) Instructor: Mary Michalak, BFA, Art Educator. Fee: $48.00. Ancient Art (July 25-29)—As long as people have been around, we have been making art. Travel to ancient caves, Greece, Rome, and Egypt this week to see what art was all about back then. Instructor: Delaney Cavanaugh, BFA, Art Educator. Fee: $48.00.

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Asian Art (August 1-5)—In Asia, there are many diverse and complex cultures, each with its own artistic traditions. This week, we will look at and make art inspired by Asian art. Instructor: Mary Michalak, BFA, Art Educator. Fee: $48.00. Printmaking (August 8-12)—Ever wonder how people printed before computers? There are many ways to make a print, no computer required. Join us in exploring this exciting way of making art! Instructor: Delaney Cavanaugh, BFA, Art Educator. Fee: $48.00. We love feedback. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

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Amnesia:

a key to success and development by Mark S. Faber USPTA Elite Professional

golfer leads by five shots with only nine holes to play, yet loses. A basketball player misses a wideopen shot for his team to win the game. A baseball player comes up to hit with the winning run on third after striking out two times already. A tennis player loses a match after having match points. A football kicker misses the field goal to win the game for his team. The above are just a few examples of what we all have witnessed time and time again. These scenarios are not just limited to sports; however, they are the ones that are played over and over. For the business folks out there, I am sure there are real-life situations equal to the above as well. Not to mention during this political season, the story of Abraham Lincoln. Now, you are probably asking yourself, where is Mark going with this? Why is he writing this month’s article about amnesia? As a coach of young athletes, I believe that this one powerful word and tool is a huge key to overall growth and development. Let us start with the definition. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the third definition of amnesia is: “the selective overlooking or ignoring of events or acts that are not favorable or useful to one’s purpose or position.” Well, let us think about this for a minute. All of the above examples are ones that have played out in front of us on TV many times. As a coach, I have personally seen similar situations play out in front of me and I have talked

with parents who have seen them play out in their children. It never gets easier, that is for sure. The pain of that moment can be handled in one of two ways: let it paralyze you for the future or let it motivate you and push you for the next moment. With the youth today, many times you will see that it paralyzes them. Now, please do not think I am saying that it is not natural for a person to get caught up in what just happened to them or what they experienced. What I am simply saying is that young athletes need to learn from the situation, work on the skills needed in preparation for being in that situation again, and enjoy the process—all while knowing that the outcome could be either positive or negative. They cannot solely focus on the negative result they just experienced. What I have noticed over my 20-plus years of coaching is the best athletes and successful business people have this ability to not dwell on their failures. Instead, they move on to the next opportunity to be great. Yes, I just said the opportunity to be great. When they talk about it, I get the sense that the situation became their motivator. They seem to understand it is part of the process. As the saying goes, they pick themselves up off the ground, brush the dirt off, and move forward. As coaches and parents, it is our role to help our young athletes learn from their hardships and work hard to prepare for the next time. If we dwell on it, then they will develop the fear of failure and will not be able to perform at the level they wish. The bottom line is, people in sports tend to face failure more than success. The greatest basketball player, in my mind, Michael Jordan, has one of the greatest quotes about this phenomenon: “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” I’m sure the Cavalier fans out there do not remember those misses. Do you? My purpose in writing this article is simple. Our young ath-

Balloon Sinuplasty: For Chronic Sinus Sufferers Sometimes less is more If you are a chronic sinusitis sufferer, you know what constant nasal congestions, sinus pressure and drainage; headache and fatigue feel like. Endoscopic sinus surgery is an option for some, but may seem overwhelming for many. Thanks to a new procedure created by Acclarent, Drs. Oliver Jenkins and Christopher Perry of The Toledo Clinic ENT Sinus Center of Excellence, are applying a different philosophy to the endoscopic approach, the philosophy that some-

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times less is more. The procedure is called Balloon Sinuplasty. Similar to the balloon angioplasty used to open narrowed coronary arteries, the Balloon Sinuplasty procedure involves inserting a small, flexible balloon catheter in the affected sinus, and then gradually inflating it to remodel the obstructed nasal passage. The result? Restoring normal sinus drainage and function. Dr. Jenkins recalls the history of sinus surgery. “In years gone by, we had to do open sinus surgery without a scope, looking in with a light and operating by feel,” he said. “With the advent of endoscopic sinus surgery, we were able to use fiber optics to look into the nose with a TV camera and better visualize what we were doing, but we were still applying the same techniques to this new tool. In other words, we were still dissecting a lot of bone and tissue to enlarge the sinus opening.” This is where the benefits of the new, state of the art, balloon procedure really become evident to patients. Balloon Sinuplasty does not remove bone or tissue. It simply restructures the bone, which translates into less pain, less bleeding, faster recovery, and typically no need for uncomfortable nasal packing. Most patients return to work within one-two days of undergoing the procedure. “We’ve done thousands of these procedures, and we’ve found that Balloon Sinuplasty is just as effective at relieving symptoms of congestion, pressure, drainage, and pain, and its long-term success rate is equal to or better than that of tradi-

tional surgery, “ states Dr. Perry. “In fact, in approximately 98 percent of patients undergoing the procedure, the sinuses stay open afterward.” Balloon Sinuplasty is significantly safer than traditional surgery, according to Jenkins and Perry. “Because you’re doing less, using fewer instruments inside the nose, and you don’t remove any bone or tissue, there is a much lower risk of injury to the eyes or brain,” Perry said. Both agree that Balloon Sinuplasty allows both patient and surgeon to go into the procedure with a greater sense of optimism that the patient will feel better and experience a better quality of life after surgery. Jenkins and Perry know a lot about a better quality of life for their patients. They have created a practice that is the pinnacle of comfort and convenience at The Toledo Clinic ENT Sinus Center of Excellence, for child and adult allergy and sinus sufferers. With a “one stop shop” office model, in one visit with one copay patients can receive allergy testing and a sinus CT scan with an in office sit down CT scanner. For children and adults who fear needles, they provide an easy, no pain alternative called NO-SHOTZ. NO-SHOTZ is just that, a needle free allergy treatment in the form of drops administered under the tongue. For more information regarding Balloon Sinuplasty or NO-SHOTZ, call the Toledo Clinic ENT Sinus Center of Excellence, at 419-724-8368. The office is located at 5800 Park Center Court, Suite C, Toledo Ohio, 43615. www.ToledoClinicENT.com

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The Daughter Project by Jeff Wilbarger

od gave me a teacher’s heart, and I have been loving teaching students for the last 29 years at some of our local high schools and the University of Toledo. In 2008, my son-in-law gave me a book about trafficking called Not for Sale by David Batstone. I thought slavery was over, but the book showed that was a lie. As a teacher, I decided to volunteer at a local shelter and help rescue girls with their education. I was shocked to find that there were no shelters for adolescent survivors of sex trafficking in Ohio. In fact, there are only about a dozen shelters in the U.S. even though the Director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children testified to congress that they estimate we have at least 100,000 children in the U.S. who are enslaved by traffickers via prostitution, child pornography, strip clubs, and so-called massage parlors. I decided that we should build a recovery home for adolescent survivors in Northwest Ohio, so I contacted a dozen close friends and asked them to prayerfully consider joining me in this project. Three replied with a “yes,” and we formed a board, earned our 501c3 non-profit status later that same year, and in 2012 built a beautiful $200,000 home, which is mortgage free! Then we earned our state license to operate a group home for six adolescent girls between the ages of 10 and 17. Since that time, we have provided holistic recovery services to 11 young girls at no cost to them or their families. In the Bible, in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, Jesus Christ tells us, when you feed or give clothes or offer comfort to people in need, then it is

as if you are feeding/caring for Him. This passage revealed an amazing opportunity for me to express love to my Savior and God in a tangible way. That is what The Daughter Project is to me, an expression of my love for God. I used to wonder, what if I had been born in Germany during the Holocaust? Would I have been a Nazi soldier terrorizing Jews in a concentration camp, or would I have hidden Jews in my home, risking the lives of my wife and children? What if I had been born in the South during the Civil Rights movement? Would I have been a member of the KKK and lynched African Americans, or would I have marched with Martin Luther King Jr. at the risk of being arrested or having a cross burned on my front lawn? My answer was always, “I would have done the right thing and defended the civil rights of my sisters and brothers in the human race.” I believe God has told me that the time for philosophizing is over. Anyone can easily say what they think they would have done in the past. Now is the time for me to show that I will do the right thing. Sex trafficking, more correctly called “child rape for profit,” is our modern-day Holocaust, and I cannot live without doing something to help these children. I invite you to join us. We cannot be neutral. I am either helping the traffickers by inaction or I am helping the survivors. “The only thing required for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing.” Visit the “get involved” page at www.thedaughterproject.org to

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Elizabeth Scott marketing director elected to state board

att Bucher, Director of Mar- tions that will affect the assisted-living keting for the Elizabeth Scott industry,” says Bucher. “Its role is Community, has been re-elected to keep the lines of communication for a two-year term to open with assisted-living the five-member board facilities in Ohio and make of directors of the Ohio them aware of changes Centers for Assisted Livin regulations. My role is to represent the assisting. OCAL is an affiliate ed-living facilities that of the Ohio Health Care Association, the state’s are members of OCAL largest long-term care and work to keep their association. Bucher has best interests in mind.” served on the OCAL board Bucher says the Ohio Censince 2013. ters for Assisted Living As a member of the is a watchdog for both OCAL board, Bucher will consumers and providers Matt Bucher continue to participate in and that OCAL exists to monthly conference calls ensure that senior resiwith other OCAL board members and dents in Ohio have access to quality administrators. He will also attend assisted-living services as well as the means to acquire those services. In two meetings a year in Columbus. 10.25x5_ES_SkilledRehFac_Ad_HL_915_HI.pdf 1 9/22/15OCAL 10:22 AM “OCAL was formed to stay ahead addition, strives to create an of any pending state or federal regula- environment that offers assisted-living

providers access to available resources and opportunities for advancement. OCAL also provides its members with leadership, governmental support, and continuous professional education. In 2013, Bucher completed OCAL’s first training program and examination for assisted-living executives in Ohio. He then passed the exam for the National Association of Longterm Care Administrator Boards (NAB) Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrators. Bucher is considered a Certified Executive for Assisted Living (CEAL). “The CEAL certification was very challenging,”

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You won’t survive summer without this!

arely 48 hours into summer break, it happens—the whining, complaining, pouting, and moping around followed by a parent’s most despised phrase in the English language: “I’m bored!” It never fails; no matter how many times a parent hears those words, it always has the same impact, one of shock and dismay, mostly due to the fact that the child’s home is jam-packed with enough toys, games, books, etc. to keep them busy for years, yet they are bored nonetheless. Is there a solution to the insanity? The answer is yes, and it ranks right up there with sunblock and bug spray. Sure, you may actually survive summer without either, but do you really want to risk it? The solution to busting children’s summer boredom is a Busy Bag! What is a Busy Bag? Well, without the fear of sounding redundant, it is, well, a bag full of fun items to keep kiddos busy. It should be noted that it need not be a bag; it could be a bin or box. But the key component to ensuring a successful Busy Bag, bin, and/or box is the novelty, the newness, the element of surprise with regard to what is inside.

Tips for packing a Busy Bag: 1. Acquire one bag, bin, or box. 2. Purchase and/or make a dozen or so age-appropriate items: • Disposable camera and photo album • Crossword puzzles • Funnels, sponges, and basters for water play (Dollar Tree) • Coloring book and crayons • Create craft stick family (Ziploc bag with craft sticks, glue-dots, cloth scraps, black marker, and cotton/yarn) • Make a sock puppet (Ziploc bag with sock, google eyes, yarn, etc.)

• Playdough/Silly Putty • Make your own puzzle (Ziploc bag with cardboard, scissors, and markers) • Nature scavenger hunt card and stickers or bingo marker to cover items when located • Stamps, inks, paper • Finger paint and paper • Magazines, scissors, rubber cement, and cardboard (e.g., healthy foods vs. sometimes foods) • Package of solo cups (stack cups) • Toothpicks and marshmallows (create fun architecture) • Old sheet and package of clothes pins (fort fun) • Sidewalk paint/chalk. Too much work to go it alone? Why not invite some friends over to help? Host a Busy Bag Playdate Party. Kiddos can play while parents assemble children’s Busy Bags. Have each guest bring enough of one item for all the busy bags. For example, if you have eight children attending, have each of the parents bring eight of one of the items bullet pointed. Request that each parent RSVP with the items they are bringing (e.g., eight coloring books and crayons) so there are no duplicates in the bag. When they arrive, have a space where the bags can be assembled. Then sit back, relax, and chat with the parents while the kiddos play, resting assured and comforted that you are prepared for summer. And don’t forget the sunblock and bug spray! ❦ Kat Tomasewski writes the wildly popular Mom on the Go in Holy Toledo blog. Kat is a wife and mother living in Northwest Ohio and is a regular contributor to WTOL. She shares her knowledge on healthy recipes, parenting tips, local family friendly activities, and marriage advice.

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Beat back biting bugs and reclaim your outdoor living space

ith warm weather finally returning to Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, back yards and other outdoor living spaces all across our region are once again the primary settings for family activities and special events. From barbeques to pool parties to graduations, weddings, and other celebrations, every occasion just seems better when it’s held in the great outdoors. But unfortunately, we aren’t the only ones looking to take advantage of outdoor living spaces at this time of year. Mosquitoes, ticks, and other annoying pests are drawn to these locations too—with the goal of feasting on our family, friends, and pets. In fact, these uninvited guests can render our yards virtually uninhabitable if they appear in sufficient numbers. Beyond the discomfort they inflict when they bite us and buzz in our ears, mosquitoes are known carriers of serious diseases that affect people, such as Zika virus and West Nile virus. Mosquitoes are also the sole source of heartworm disease in dogs. Ticks, too, are well-documented disease vectors, potentially carrying Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and a host of other serious ailments. The good news is, with a little help from Mosquito Terminators, you can beat back those mosquitoes and other biting bugs and once again restore your yard to the comfortable outdoor living space it has the potential to be—without worrying about the health and well-being of your family and guests. “We apply barrier spray treatments against mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas on both residential and commer-

cial properties as well as for special events,” says Mosquito Terminators owner Jerry Welker. “In the process, we spray the foliage of trees, shrubs, and other plants around the yard with a mild, odorless chemical formula, which not only kills mosquitoes and other annoying bugs as we’re spraying but also keeps them at bay for up to 21 days.” It’s too soon to estimate how bad this year’s mosquito population will be, but 2015 was a banner year for them. Why one mosquito season can be worse than another in the same area is a matter of rainfall. As Welker explains, mosquitoes lay their eggs right above the waterline and they can remain dormant for as long as

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his team applies are safe for kids and pets. He can assure them with confidence that they are. Derived from chrysanthemums, the primary chemical Mosquito Terminators uses is both biodegradable and very low in toxicity. It’s also mixed at a rate of about five ounces per three gallons of water, so it’s highly dilute yet still very effective. Customers are simply asked to keep children and pets out of the area during spraying and for the half-hour to 45-minute drying time following application. “Also, we offer a completely organic alternative, made entirely from non-toxic, ‘green’ ingredients, which offers approximately 14 days of protection against biting insects and has a pleasant scent,” Welker adds. In addition to the barrier spray program, Mosquito Terminators offers a fully automated misting system to keep irksome bugs away. Once this system is installed, a fine mist of child- and pet-safe insecticide is automatically sprayed three to four times per day. Or, if customers prefer, they can choose to have a one-time treatment applied to their property 24 to 48 hours prior to a special event such as a birthday or graduation party, reunion, or wedding reception.

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Homeowners can do their part for mosquito prevention by emptying and removing anything on their property that can hold water, no matter how insignificant it may seem. Objects like old tires and tarps left lying around are fairly obvious water collectors, but what many people may not realize is that something the size of a bottle cap filled with water can hold upwards of 300 mosquito eggs. “Bird baths are another place mosquitoes commonly breed, so it’s important to change the water in them every few days,” says Welker. “However, you don’t have to worry about mosquitoes breeding in running water, and swimming pools are okay as long as they’ve been chemically treated.” Welker cautions that whereas Mosquito Terminators focuses exclusively on controlling mosquitoes and employs only certified, licensed, and insured technicians, there are many other companies and individuals out there who offer mosquito control as a sideline—sometimes as an afterthought—and not all of them have the proper training and credentials. “If someone is spraying chemicals in your yard, it’s critical that they know what they’re doing and they must be licensed by the state. Don’t be afraid

Walt’s Corner Turn to this tantalizing column each month for a healthy, flavorful recipe from Walt Churchill’s Market—like this one for Swordfish Puttanesca:

Swordfish Puttanesca Ingredients: Swordfish steaks ½ cup olive oil (EVOO) Sea salt Cracked black pepper 1 jar WCM marinara 1 tin anchovies ½ cup sliced Kalamata olives ½ cup capers ½ cup chopped pepperoncinis 1 lb. cooked linguine pasta

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Directions: Drain anchovy oil into saucepan. Add 2-3 oz. EVOO. Over medium heat, add olives, capers, and pepperoncinis. Stir for 1-2 minutes between each. Mash anchovies into a rough paste, add to pan and heat, stirring well for 1 minute.

Add WCM Marinara sauce, and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Season swordfish steaks with olive oil, course sea salt, and cracked pepper. Heat sauté pan over medium/high heat, and sear steaks on both sides to desired doneness. To serve: make bed of pasta on plate, spoon sauce over pasta, lay swordfish on top, spoon a little more sauce over, and enjoy.

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Getting a new knee or hip? Heartland’s prehab services can help! by Jim Berger

t seems as though the changes in our healthcare system are never-ending. Now, we are all working to figure out the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Initiative, which started April 1 for all those who have Medicare and are in need of a total knee or hip replacement. The Toledo Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Lucas, Wood, and Fulton counties, has been selected to be part of a five-year pilot project for Medicare that will track joint-replacement-surgery patients. The individual patient tracking starts with admission for the replacement surgery and ends 90 days post discharge from the hospital. What could this mean to you? It

may have some impact on recovery time due to possibly shorter stays in the hospital, subacute care setting, home health, and outpatient physical therapy. Heartland Rehab is here to help. With our Prehabilitation for Joint Replacement patient program, we can assist you with improving post-operative costs and functional outcomes. “Prehabilitation” refers to physical therapy rehabilitation prior to a total knee or total hip arthroplasty. It consists of a comprehensive evaluation, stretching and flexibility exercises, balance training, strength training, and aerobic training. Our physical therapists will provide additional education in safety and balance.

The research is supportive of prehabilitation programs. A study from the University of Louisville demonstrated that pre-operative physical therapy for total knee replacements helps speed post-operative recovery by increasing initial levels of strength and function. Physical therapy also reduced recovery time and overall healthcare costs. Another study at New England Baptist Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Harvard Medical School found that knee and hip replacement surgery patients who had participated in water- and land-based strength training and aerobic and flexibility exercises for just six weeks prior to their surgeries reduced their odds of needing inpatient rehabilitation by 73 percent. Many of the local orthopedic surgeons in the Toledo area have shared

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that their patients who do some prehab recover faster and have more positive outcomes. Patients who are more fit prior to surgery may have shorter hospital stays and may be discharged and sent to outpatient physical therapy rather than alternative placements. Their outpatient therapy is then spent on review of exercises they learned in prehab and more time with hands-on functional daily tasks. Heartland’s prehab consists of: • Land and/or aquatic based • Functional Assessment Tests (VAT: validated assessment tool) • Health Metric Assessment: pre and post program • Monitored aerobic, balance, flexibility, and strengthening exercises • Nutritional education, including healthier lifestyle choices and daily intake tracking • Home Assessment if needed • Instruction and implementation of post-op protocol: gait training with appropriate assistive devices and exercises • Implemented by licensed therapists. —Continues on page 35

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St. Clare Commons taps into the greatest stories never told

veryone loves a good story. But the greatest tales out there have never actually been shared in books, newspapers, magazines, movies, or other media. Instead, they reside in the minds and memories of our community’s seniors, who have experienced tremendous changes and challenges throughout their many years of life. As part of their ongoing effort to make meaningful connections with the larger community, St. Clare Com-

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mons, in coordination with senior centers all over Wood County, has launched a fun, enriching program to help seniors tap into and share their unique life stories. “This exciting element of our community outreach, called the Legacy Binder Program, is currently offered once a month at all the senior centers in Rossford, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, and Pemberville,” explains Lindsay Duke, Director of Admissions/Marketing for St. Clare Commons. “We provide the binder, insert sheets, and everything else they need at no cost, and at each monthly meeting we give them a topic to think and write about before the next meeting. Then, the following month, the group gathers together with their binders to discuss what they’ve written. It’s all about having fun, making friends, and telling one’s story.”

And what stories they’ve already told! Duke notes that one woman reminisced about running away at age 16 to Hollywood, where she worked as a nanny to the stars, creating quite a scandal and stir in her hometown. Another recalled that during World War II, when nylon was available only to the military and leggings were unattainable, she and

her friends used to paint their legs. The writing topics, which are the same at each senior center (so participants are free to attend meetings at whichever location they choose), are quite varied and intended to promote healthy reminiscing. The first month’s writing topic is a general “get to know you,” encouraging participants to share information such as when they were born, where they were raised, where they went to school, how they ended up in this area, whether they have any kids, etc. Examples of other topics include how they spent summer vacations as kids, how their families celebrated holidays, and their favorite family recipes. “The program is ongoing—just like the participants’ life stories—and the binders become beautiful ancestry books that are theirs to either keep or pass along to loved ones. However, there’s no obligation to continue in the program or to speak in front of the group if you’re not comfortable doing so. The whole point of the program is to give participants an opportunity to reconnect with their past and share their story with friends and future generations,” says Duke. So far, the response from the Wood

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“We also have a presence in the Farmers Market along with All Good Things every other Thursday from May to October. Plus, we’ll be doing an Antiques Roadshow on June 23 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. here at St. Clare Commons with auctioneer Beth Rose doing appraisals. These are just a few examples of how we continuously strive to connect with the community and provide enriching, enjoyable experiences for our residents and their families,” Duke says. ❦ For more information on the Legacy Binder Program, Tuesday Talks, Antiques Roadshow, or any other programs hosted or coordinated by St. Clare Commons, please call Lindsay Duke at 419-7044403.

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une is busting out all over…” so the song goes. I usually associate Father’s Day and weddings with this month, though my pastor at home in Minnesota told me that November has become the month for weddings in his parish. Thanksgiving weekend has become the favorite for couples to marry because many families naturally gather at this time and it just makes it easier to have a wedding when folks are already planning to gather. I feel sorry for the planners, but I guess it all works out in the end. Thoughts about my dad and my grandfathers also “bust out” at this time of year. My dad and I had a special relationship because I was born about a month before his 30th birthday and as I grew up the youngest of three girls, I was the baby until my brothers came along. I also was a sickly child suffering from pneumonia when I was seven years old. I remember my dad

coming to visit me in the hospital, bringing me a bouquet of flowers in a Thumper the Rabbit container along with some comic books. We loved comic books when we were kids and traded them among our friends and classmates whenever we could. My dad worked the night shift in a huge plant where they made munitions during WWII and heavy moving machinery during peacetime. We always had supper together before he went to work, and we usually spent our weekends together, especially Sundays, when we visited our grandparents and other family members. One of my favorite memories was walking with my siblings and our dad over the bridge crossing the Mississippi River (a few blocks from our home) and getting ice cream at Bridgeman’s Ice Cream store in Camden, Minnesota. We relished the treat and our time with our dad. We were lucky to have known both of our grandfathers. They were very different from each other, and we loved them both. Our maternal grandfather was a fireman and had some interesting stories to tell us

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about his firefighting days in a time when fire hydrants were scarce and homes were far apart in the country. Our paternal grandfather worked for the railroad, and I remember my dad taking him to work at the train station when we were kids. I came to the convent on a train, and that was special to me because my grandpa worked on the railroad. I wrote a poem about my father once. It was titled, “How to break a Father’s heart.” I wrote it while I was making a retreat and was reflecting on my leaving for the convent at the age of 13, fresh out of eighth grade, the weekend before Father’s Day. I remember my mother being happy when I told her I wanted to go to the convent in Sylvania, but my dad was not too keen on the idea. He didn’t say much, never did, but I knew he wasn’t enthused about it. He and my mom came to Sylvania just two weeks after I had left home to see me and to see where I had come to live and grow and eventually become a Sister. They were satisfied I was in good hands and in a safe

place, and they both grew to love coming to Sylvania every year. The last time they did make the long drive from Minnesota to Ohio my dad walked in the door at Rosary Hall with his suitcase in hand and announced, “I’m home!” With all the violence we see on TV and read about in the news, men often get a bad rap for so many problems in our world these days. I would hope that as Father’s Day rolls around this month, we can each take time to reflect on the father of our family and pray that young men today have or seek out good role models for the kind of father they want to be some day. Being a “pat of butter in a hot frying pan,” like Garrison Keillor suggests, may be the image you identify with as you remember your father on his special day. ❦ Sister Mary Thill is a Sylvania Franciscan Sister. She is Patient Liaison for Mature Health Connections at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center. She can be reached at 419-251-3600.

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A Walk in the Park Song of the desert

hirley and I have met numerous people who claimed they did not care for the desert because “it’s just brown all the time.” That is certainly true of some of the deserts some of the time, but all deserts are not created equal. In North America there are four: Chihuahuan, Great Basin, Mojave, and Sonoran. They are all different because of factors such as elevation, soil type, topography, plant and animal life, precipitation, and temperature. The Chihuahuan Desert, the largest in North America, is mostly in Mexico and western Texas. The Great Basin comprises almost all of Nevada and western Utah. It is cooler because of its higher elevation

and more northerly latitude. Winter precipitation there typically comes as snow. The Mojave is the hot desert of southern California and the corner of Nevada in the Las Vegas area. The hottest, driest, and lowest place in North America is Death Valley in the Mojave Desert. The Sonoran Desert includes the SE corner of California, southern Arizona, and wraps around the Gulf of California in Mexico. All of these deserts have something to admire, but Shirley and I think the Sonoran is something special. For our travel purposes, Sonoran generally means Arizona where winter temperatures tend to

be mild and there is bright sunshine virtually all the time. If Ohio winters begin with a deep, gray November in your soul, you might find your spirits lifted by exposure to more sunshine. Even if Arizona were not warmer than Ohio, 300 sunny days a year would still make it attractive to many snowbirds. And the sun is not the only reason. The night sky is far more vivid than you are probably accustomed to. The Cactus flowers add color to the Sonoran desert. diamond-studded silver band of the Milky Way is not often visible in Ohio. Mexican poppy, little blue phacelia, (Perhaps you have seen it here. I have and scarlet globe mallow. There are not.) Jupiter, Venus, Saturn seem birds of all colors and musical peralmost within reach. Ironically, the suasions. The Sonoran has far more constellations can actually be more plants and animals than the others. Life means water. What little rain difficult to identify when the sky is crowded with 6,000 stars visible to the Sonoran gets arrives in the usually gentle showers of December the naked eye. Shirley always puts on a pot of and January plus the sometimes coffee just as the deep purple velvet violent thunderstorms associated of pre-dawn changes to neon yellows with the summer monsoon. A monand reds. Then, suddenly, it is cobalt soon is not rain but any wind that blue. I have been known to miss changes direction seasonally on a what she calls the best time of the predictable basis. Most of the time, day. (The sin of sloth, she reminds the moisture-laden wind from the me, is its own punishment.) But I get northwest is intercepted by the Sierra another chance when the sky turns Nevada Mountains and the Coastal blazingly dramatic again at sunset. Range. The mountains wring out all Between these two events, the the water creating a “rain shadow” Sonoran Desert offers a range of to their east. During the monsoon, other bright colors. Even in winter the wind shifts to the southwest or the Sonoran is green with more than southeast from the Pacific, the Gulf a dozen kinds of cacti, agaves, and of California, and the Gulf of Mexico, yuccas that are accented by blos- detouring around the mountains. Much of the water in the Sonoran soms in yellows, reds, and blues. Desert is stored in plants that are The Sonoran is the frugal in its use. The home of the saguacacti, for example, ro, the armed cactus have spines and that says “desert” needles instead even to people who of leaves so there don’t know what is far less surface it is called. Then area through which there are trees such moisture can evapas the yellow blosorate. Cacti, by the somed palo verde way, are not reposand wildflowers such as the golden Desert sunsets are often blazingly dramatic. itories of potable

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water just waiting for a staghorn or a mesquite you to cut into them and from an ironwood tree? have a cool drink. We Know only two kinds of met a young man who birds—LBJs and LGJs? had heard that you can (little brown jobs and survive in the desert by little gray jobs)? Don’t doing that. He gave it worry about it. The world already has an a try. Got a bad case of the marthambles and oversupply of geeky peolost far more fluid, from ple who are fascinated both ends, than he had by arcane information. taken in. You can always ask one Trees such as the of them what something is. What the heck, he’ll mesquite and ironwood have quite small Ocotillo burst from dormancy probably tell you without leaves to begin with. with tiny leaves all along their even being asked. Just They cope with envi- spiky stems and flame red blos- nod your head and preronmental stress by soms at the tips. tend you are interested. dropping their leaves Then move along quickly to reduce water loss even before he launches into further. Chlorophyll in an ornithological lecture. leaves is associated with Speaking of which, photosynthesis for the let me tell you a few fascinating things about production of food energy for plants. In the each of the more than desert, chlorophyll is 350 bird species in the Soalso sometimes found noran desert. No, don’t in the skin or bark of leave yet. Stick around plants so they can confor this. Some of those tinue making food even birds you might actually without leaves. recognize, such as the The ocotillo illustrates cardinal. Sometimes you the point. When there just think you know what that bird is but has been no rain for a while, the ocotillo looks The curve-billed thrasher, like his you really don’t. like a bundle of spiny cousin the mockingbird, sings Some male cardinals dead sticks up to 20 feet snatches of other birds' songs. visited our campsite. tall. At the merest hint They were joined by less of moisture, it quickflamboyant females. But ly sprouts tiny leaves the latter were slightly all along those woody different from the female stems. Soon after that, it cardinals back in Ohio. produces spikes of flameNot so much buff-gray red blossoms right at the as silvery-gray with red tips. After the blossoms on the face and upper fade, the leaves turn chest. Turns out these yellow, gold, and red “female cardinals” were then drop like those of actually pyrrhuloxia. Or, deciduous trees. This LGJs if you prefer. can be repeated several Some birds are distimes a year depending tinctly related to the on the rains. Even when desert. These include the ocotillo is leafless, the phainopepla, cactus photosynthesis continwren, and Gila woodues in its stems. pecker. Also the curveA hooded oriole was one of many Now, this informa- birds that visited the ocotillo at billed thrasher, Gambel’s tion might be fascinating our campsite. quail, and roadrunner. if you think of botany It is hard to overlook text books as casual readthe vivid orange of the ing. Based on comments we have hooded oriole. These are all really heard from other travelers (and the easy to identify. Well, fairly easy. way eyes roll back in their heads), Sometimes you even get fooled by many people just don’t care how the a pyrrhuloxia. desert works as long as it is sunny There are also many species that and pleasant. —Continues on page 42 Can’t tell a buckhorn cactus from We love feedback. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

Unburdened by gravity, Laurels rehab patients make unparalleled progress with AlterG

hen rehabilitating from an injury, joint surgery, or other physical challenge that affects function and mobility, patients’ bodies—more precisely, their body weight—can actually stand in the way of their recovery. After all, getting up on your feet and motivated to move is no simple matter if doing so causes excruciating joint pain or puts you at risk of falling. Always seeking innovative ways to help their rehab patients recover and transition back to their normal lives as quickly and safely as possible, the Laurels of Toledo recently introduced the state-of-the-art AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill® to their repertoire of therapeutic modalities, and this cutting-edge technology is having a dramatic impact on patients’ progress and outcomes.

The AlterG, developed by NASA engineers while studying the biomechanics of exercise in space, uses differential air pressure technology to “unweight” (or “unload”) patients as they walk, stand, or perform various exercises on the treadmill under the close supervision of a therapist. The unit can unweight patients as much as 80 percent while allowing normal gait mechanics. To use the AlterG, patients put on special pants that zip into an inflatable chamber on the treadmill. The therapist then calibrates the machine and increases the air pressure in the chamber to the desired level. Video cameras located at the front and on either side of the treadmill allow the patient and therapist to observe on a monitor exactly what’s going on with the patient’s gait from multiple vantage points. Perhaps not surprisingly, unweighting patients with the AlterG has a wide range of uses in orthopedic and sports medicine, for example in rehabilitating patients with total knee or hip replacement, arthritis, ACL or

Achilles tendon injury, or any other injury, surgery, or disability affecting the lower body. It’s also helpful for athletes who want to increase their training volume or stay in peak condition while recovering from injury or surgery. Laurels physical therapy assistant Brad Weaver explains that patients are often given specific weight-bearing limitations by their doctors. For example, an orthopedic patient may be told to limit weight bearing on a particular extremity to only 50%. “With the AlterG, we can very precisely dial in any level of weight bearing, with increments as small as 1%, so we can stay in total compliance with doctors’ orders as we work on increasing activity tolerance,” he says. As the patient’s tolerance increases, the therapist can adjust the amount of weight borne by the AlterG incrementally downward until the patient is able to manage the activities at normal

weight and can then transition to performing them with no assistance from the machine. However, the applications for this technology go far beyond orthopedic and sports rehab. “For example, the AlterG can be tremendously advantageous in boosting activity tolerance in patients with congestive heart failure or other cardiac conditions, so we’ve incorporated the unit in our cardiac recovery program to prepare them to function independently at home as well as to get them ready to participate in a formal cardiac rehabilitation program,” says Weaver. Other applications include promoting weight loss in significantly overweight patients so they can qualify for joint replacement or other procedures, conditioning and fall prevention in the elderly, and improving gain mechanics and trunk control in patients with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis.

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Laurels rehab patients appreciate that there’s no extra cost to incorporating the AlterG in their therapy programs—and that it’s available to both inpatient and outpatient rehab clients. Patients participating in the outpatient program—which is offered seven days a week—may also qualify for free bus transportation to and from The Laurels based on distance

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can be difficult to identify because they are quite small and refuse to hold still long enough for you to get a good look. Several times a day, Shirley would catch a fleeting glimpse and ask, “What was that?” “That,” I’d say, “was a crested red-rump warbler.” She protests that it’s not in the bird book. At times like this, I find that a fiction pronounced with conviction is as good as the truth. Once you have established yourself as an authority on any subject, you can say whatever you want no matter how ludicrous. We went to a ranger program at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. There were pictures of desert birds and barely audible recordings of their songs. Someone expressed amazement that birds can perch on cacti without getting skewered. Ranger Sydney admitted she didn’t know how they do that. I explained that it was the same scientific principle as

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how birds sit on power lines without getting electrocuted. Birds have rubber feet. Sydney looked skeptical, but I spoke with conviction and an air of authority. (It is important not to smile when you are lying.) Now, here’s an important truth: The perception of beauty in the natural world is entirely dependent upon whether you feel threatened or not. It is easy to favor an increase in the population of bears, wolves, and mountain lions when you are safely at home watching the National Geographic Channel. Likewise, it is easy to appreciate the beauty of the desert if you can go back to your air conditioned condo, you haven’t stumbled wide-eyed into an astonishing embrace with a cactus, and you have a woman who will hike ahead of you to kick the rattlesnakes off the trail. For the thoroughgoing naturalist, there is a wonderful variety of reptiles in the desert, forbidding though they may appear to the shallow, superficial mind. But you need not fear. Most of the reptiles are the most amiable kind. Little whiptail lizards. Gopher snakes that wouldn’t harm anything but a packrat. None of my field guides explains how a gopher snake knows that you hoard all kinds of junk. But speaking of forbidding appearances, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument sits right on the Mexican border. It is one of our favorite places,

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but if all you know about Organ Pipe is what you read on the Internet, you would never get within 100 miles. The park is overrun by desperate drug cartel thugs with machetes, don’t you know? Not to mention millions and millions of not so amiable rattlesnakes and Gila monsters. (Monsters? That can’t be good.) Go there and you die! At Organ Pipe, we became friendly with Jackie, a campground host who was considering other national parks where she might volunteer next winter. We suggested the Everglades. Jackie was concerned about wading through all that muck, being set upon by pythons, alligators, and swarms of blood-sucking vampire leeches and creepy-crawly bugs. She was quite comfortable with the perceived risks at Organ Pipe because she knew from experience that they are either vastly exaggerated or altogether nonexistent. Even so, she was still deterred by the risks she perceived in the Everglades. I tried to persuade Jackie that her ideas about the Everglades were just as distorted as some notions about Organ Pipe. She wasn’t buying it even though I spoke with great authority. Perhaps I smiled too much. Some deserts really are mostly sand and bare rock. Maybe even a little too brown for discriminating tastes. Our experience of the Sonoran, however, is that first the ocotillo blooms, then the brittle bush and the various cacti burst forth. Then the cactus wren and curve-billed thrasher sing and the hummingbird hums a cadenza. The saguaro waves its arms in a friendly greeting. And if you very carefully insert your head between columns of the organ pipe cactus when the wind is blowing you might even hear the song of the desert. Just be sure to wear a hat and take plenty of water on even the shortest hike and the Sonoran can be just a walk in the park. ❦ LeMoyne Mercer is the travel editor for Healthy Living News and the regular contributor of A Walk in the Park.

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s an audiologist, I find it so rewarding to fit someone with their first pair of hearing aids, to see the look on their face when they are able to hear their spouse or grandchild again or when they come in and say they are now doing things they used to love to do but stopped because they couldn’t hear. We are happy for the patient when a decision has been made to invest in their happiness and well being and finally do something about their hearing loss. What is frustrating, to both the patient and audiologist alike, is when the patient has acknowledged the hearing loss and finally made the decision to do something about it but lacks the financial means to get the help they need. Unfortunately, hearing aids are not usually covered by health insurance or even Medicare. When a person decides to pursue hearing aids, it is usually self-pay. In the state of Ohio, Medicaid will cover one very basic hearing aid for an adult, two for a child. But what happens when

someone is on a fixed income but not qualified to obtain Medicaid? Or they are working but just cannot afford hearing aids? At Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic, we saw the need and decided to help those individuals who need assistance obtaining hearing aids but can’t afford them. Many times, these patients leave our office feeling defeated, and we felt we should try to make a difference. In September of 2015, Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic launched HearCare Connection Toledo. HearCare Connection (HCC) is a local non-profit hearing center providing hearing healthcare for low-income,

uninsured, and under-insured families and individuals in Northwest Ohio. We offer audiology services and hearing devices at reduced rates and on a sliding fee scale. Our mission at HearCare Connection of Toledo builds the self-worth of individuals by providing for their hearing healthcare and giving opportunities through our Circle of Giving Model to engage with their communities through services to others. Our goal is that no person is prevented from full participation in life due to hearing loss. Our purpose is to provide hearing screening and hearing loss treatment to low-income individuals and under-served children of Northwest Ohio. We value personal responsibility and com-

munity involvement. We are not a free clinic but ask that patients invest in their own healthcare by paying fees on a reduced fee/sliding scale based on family size and income. We also require patients to give back to the community by volunteering a set number of hours in the community for every hearing aid purchased through HCC’s “Circle of Giving Program.” The Circle of Giving Program is how HCC can keep functioning: Patients make a difference by volunteering in the community, donors make a difference by supporting the program, and HCC provides professional services with dignity. HCC not only provides hearing aids to those in need, but we also have a Hearing Aid Donation program, an early intervention program providing preschool and daycare hearing screenings, an annual hearing loss awareness event, and an annual international hearing clinic mission. Our office has also been involved in numerous missions internationally, helping third-world countries in need.

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Because HCC is a non-profit organization, we rely on donations from our patients and the community. You can help keep HCC viable by financial contributions, hearing aid donations, volunteering within HCC, and fundraising. We have already had hearing aids donated to us by patients who are upgrading their own hearing aids or who have had a loved one with hearing aids pass away. We have also received several grants, including one from ProMed-

ica who believes in our vision and mission. Fundraising activities have been held, and future ones have been scheduled, to increase the awareness of hearing loss in our community. Our most recent HCC hearing aid patient was a 55-year-old gentleman who was actually fit on his birthday. He was asked how the hearing aids would impact his life, and he stated, “They will make it a lot better; I can understand people, and I don’t have to ask people to repeat what they say.” He stated the hearing aids will make a big difference within his family. “Hearing loss puts a strain on your marriage.” Currently no social service or government agency provides lowcost hearing screening and treatment for low-income individuals in Lucas

County or Northwest Ohio. HearCare Connection uniquely fills the need. HearCare Connection is housed at Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic, and the staff of doctors and a patient care coordinator donates the time and space to help the needy. When patients who are interested in HCC contact us, a hearing evaluation is performed, they are counseled, and a treatment plan is recommended. If the patient qualifies, a completed application is reviewed. The financial portion of the program and the volunteer hours needed by each patient are presented and discussed by Ms. Pamela Clark, the patient coordinator. “It is very rewarding. It is nice to do something for patients that have no other options,” Ms. Clark states. “Patients are excited that there is something to help them. They are full of anticipation and oftentimes are very emotional and thankful since they see they can finally get help.” Ms. Clark notes that patients interested in HCC aren’t limited to doing the minimum volunteer hours required for the hearing aids, stating, “Patients can do more hours, and we can bank those hours and use them for patients who are physically unable to volunteer.” With HCC, we hope to fill the gap between private patients and those with insurance coverage for hearing aids. If you or someone you know could benefit from HCC, please share this article with them and encourage them to make an appointment in our Toledo office at UTMC, 419-383-4012.❦ Dianna Randolph, AuD, CCC-A, is a Doctor of Audiology with Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic, located at 1125 Hospital Dr., Suite 50 in Toledo (419383-4012) and 1601 Brigham Dr., Suite 160 in Perrysburg (419-873-4327).

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