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Marathon Classic

The tournament returns

As well as: • Shape up and wake up your skin • Laurels taps into genotype testing • Robotic knee replacement • Chronic pain is exhausting! • Neurosciences Center now open • A fashionable Alzheimer's fundraiser

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Shape up and wake up your skin

ello, “Millennials”! Are the skin changes related to stress, pollution, smoking, and prior sun damage and tanning starting to show on your facial, neck, and chest skin? Are your jowls and neck starting to sag, and are you noticing that darkening is developing around and under your eyes, your pores are enlarging, or “age spots” are appearing? Do your friends question why you look tired all the time when you are not? While these changes are mild and just beginning, now is the time to start engaging in a skin-care program that will be designed specifically for you to improve and reduce your signs of aging. Dr. Handler will personally recommend and explain a skinrejuvenation program for you to reduce the visible signs of aging. The anti-aging treatments performed by Dr. Handler are “noninvasive,” with minimal discomfort or downtime. Minimize under-eye darkening, raise those droopy eyelids, shrink pores, lift sagging jowl areas, and appear as youthful as you feel. Call Dr. Handler’s office for a personal evaluation with treatment recommendations for your aging skin. Remember, 80% of the signs of aging are 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! This is something young people should be aware of since we get 80% of our lifetime sun exposure by the time we are 18-20 years of age. 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 and aging can be improved dramatically with pain-free, non-invasive cosmetic procedures performed entirely by Dr. Handler. What about acne zits!? Are you still plagued with those hard under-skin pimples and fed up with their constant recurrence and resulting scars and dark spots that makeup never covers? You can eliminate them totally and prevent new acne and cysts—forever! You do not have to live with pimples when you are in your 30s and early 40s. See Dr. Handler for your treatment program designed separately for each individual. Everyone is different, and the treatment is different, but the results are the same—clear of zits! The NEW Thermage CPT Deep Tip procedure painlessly heats damaged collagen under your skin to tighten and lift sagging areas of the neck, jowls, upper arms, and abdomen. The NEW Thermage CPT Deep Tip procedure utilizes radiofrequency energy (not laser). 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 sweating for 5-7 months after treatment. 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 when you are not! Since these products are combined with a numbing agent, the pain is minimal. Now, Dr. Handler utilizes the injection of new fillers called “Restylane Silk” and “Restylane Refyne.” These products markedly improve 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, brown (age) spots, and diminishing acne scars, the Clear and Brilliant laser produces awesome visual

results after 3-5 treatments. This is a painless procedure whereby a laser is used to produce softer, smoother, diminished facial lines, smaller pores, lightening of brown spots, and improvement of acne scars. 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 in northwest Ohio performing this procedure. Are you aware that Dr. Handler personally performs laser procedures for removal of body hair anywhere hair grows? Yes, this minimally painful laser destroys hairs around the chin, jawline, upper lip, underarms, ears, nose, bikini line, etc. And this laser is not just for women. Many men have this laser performed to permanently remove chest and back hair as well as beard hair that grows down onto the neck. Dr. Handler also utilizes the latest in lasers for removal of “age spots” (sun spots really) anywhere on the body. This laser works especially well for the tops of hands covered with those “age spots.” Finally, Dr. Handler also performs laser removal of unwanted blood vessels that grow on your face and enlarge with heat, stress, and the intake of alcohol. Again, pain and downtime are minimal with this laser. All of these lasers are non-invasive with minimal downtime. Anti-aging and cosmetic enhancements are not for the female gender alone. Male cosmetic enhancement and anti-aging procedures have increased over 213% in the past 5 years for sagging skin, darkening under the eyes with the “hollow” look, and brown spots. The

t is appropriate for patients to understand why it is in their best medical interest to always seek the advice of a board-certified dermatologist for skin care. Why is seeking a board-certified dermatologist the most beneficial route for solving skin disease issues versus a general practitioner, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or any other medically-oriented individual? Please be aware that a board-certified dermatologist has the following minimum education versus the above-mentioned quasi “skin doctors”: 1. Four years of college to earn a bachelor’s degree 2. Four years of medical school to become a medical doctor (MD) or doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) 3. One year of an internship 4. 3-4 years in a dermatology residency program 5. Has passed exams for board certification in dermatology. Be aware and cautious of medispas and cosmetic centers

utilization of fillers (Perlane, Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, etc.) is excellent for deep smile lines and the “sad and tired look” as evidenced with sagging at the corners of the mouth. And, of course, the use of Dysport/Botox to reduce forehead “worry lines” is superb. 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. Also, remember to inquire 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, everyone should have a yearly full body exam to check for skin cancer conducted only by a board-certified dermatologist.

Hair loss in men and women

Are you losing hair from surgery, anesthesia, 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, board-certified dermatologist of Sylvania, Ohio, has a medical treatment for decreasing your hair loss and increasing growth in many patients! ❦

organized and maintained by non-board-certified dermatologists. These skin centers use individuals other than a board-certified dermatologist or even non-licensed medical doctors with no formal education or training in skin disease diagnosis, treatment, or cosmetic enhancement of skin defects. How do you know whether he/she is a board-certified dermatologist? Look for FAAD (Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, which is an arm of the American Academy of Dermatology) after their name. To confirm this information, check their website at aad.org/findaderm. None of the above requirements are met by a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or any other medical doctor licensed to practice medicine. Do your homework before trusting your skin disease diagnosis and treatment to anyone but a boardcertified dermatologist.

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June 2018 • Vol. 23, Issue 6

Your Monthly Guide to Healthy Living

HEALTH & BEAUTY

FOOD & NUTRITION

CHILDREN & PARENTING

2 Shape up and wake up your skin 6 Sound Advice from Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic, by Randa Mansour-Shousher, AuD, CCC-A 7 Life beyond diagnosis: understanding cancer survivorship 8 UTMC clinic gets to the root of common men’s health complaints 9 Why respite care is so important for family caregivers 13 Mercy Health individualizes knee replacement with robotics-assisted surgical system 19 Nobody’s Perfect What do you call those things? by Sister Karen Zielinski, OSF 20 Chronic pain is exhausting! by Douglas A. Schwan, DC, Dip ac 26 Pain in your low back, knee, or feet? Heartland can help! by Jim Berger 32 Super Slow Training: an efficient exercise solution for a fast-paced world 33 Five summer-safe treatments to keep you looking and feeling your best 35 Are invisible or completely-in-thecanal hearing aids right for you? by Shelly Horvat, AuD, CCC-A

10 Eating Well Plan a healthy vegan diet, by Laurie A. Syring, RD/LD 34 StoryPoint healthy eating tips to avoid heart disease by Erin Kessler

21 The tools for life: What sports can offer, Part 2 by Mark S. Faber, USPTA Elite Professional

OUR COMMUNITY 5 Marathon Classic brings brightest LPGA stars to Highland Meadows July 9-15 12 Laurels taps genotype testing to help guide medication selection 14 LUNGevity and Mercy Health partner to host Breathe Deep Toledo 5K 18 Sunset rehab center is poised to provide wide range of inpatient and outpatient services 22 Joint ProMedica, UT Neurosciences Center offers comprehensive neurological care under one roof 24 Thanks to St. Luke’s, NWO to benefit from more family doctors 28 Senior Living Guide 31 Alzheimer’s fundraising will be all the fashion at The Manor at Perrysburg June 14 43 Body Worlds RX now open at Imagination Station 44 Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund presents Raise the Cap

ENRICHING YOUR LIFE 10 Health Crossword by Myles Mellor 15 Wise words from Otterbein Dear senior living industry, are you ready for us? by Kathleen Geers 16 Staying “cool” this summer by Amanda Manthey 23 Spiritually Speaking Who do you want to be? by Sister Mary Thill 27 Sluggin’ it out with slugs 29 Protect your home and peace of mind while you travel 38 A Walk in the Park Easy does it by LeMoyne Mercer 42 The dos and don’ts of lawn mowing 44 Gardening for the space-impaired

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Dear Readers, Thank you for picking up the June issue of Healthy Living News. As you can tell from the image on our cover, the buzz is starting to build around the 34th Annual Marathon Classic LPGA Tournament presented by Owens Corning and O-I, which returns to Sylvania’s Highland Meadows Golf Club from Monday, July 9 through Sunday, July 15. Here at HLN, we’re thrilled to be celebrating our 22nd year of promoting this exciting event, which has raised millions of dollars for local children’s charities since its founding in 1984. Kudos to tournament Director Judd Silverman and his staff for making this one of our region’s premier sports attractions year after year! See page 5 for full details.

Of course, that’s just scratching the surface of this month’s jampacked 48-page issue. You’ll also find expert insights from Mercy Health orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bradley Morse on knee replacements using the state-of-the-art NAVIO Robotics-Assisted Surgical System (p. 13) as well as must-read articles on the new Neurosciences Center jointly created by ProMedica and The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences (p. 22), the new UTMC Men’s Health Clinic headed by endocrinologist Dr. Juan Jaume (p. 8), the positive trend of cancer survivorship from the perspective of Sue Mahoney-Stombaugh of The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers (p. 7), five summer-safe treatments offered at Luxe Laser Vein & Body Center (p. 33), the innovative Super Slow Training technique taught

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by Russ Wakefield of TriggerPoint (p. 32), and the various ways Heartland Rehabilitation Services can help with your low-back, knee, or foot pain (p. 26). As we approach mid-year, I always like to take the opportunity to thank all our advertisers, whose ongoing support makes it possible for us to continue bringing you the very best, locally written content on healthy lifestyles free of charge each month. We’re also extremely grateful to our loyal readers for their continued confidence in HLN and are humbled by all the feedback we receive from community residents who share that this publication has had a positive impact on their lives. Until next month, stay safe, active, and healthy!

2018 Cost Comparisons Laboratory* Toledo Clinic*

ProMedica Flower Hospital

ProMedica Toledo Hospital

ProMedica Bay Park Hospital

Mercy St. Vincent Hospital

Mercy St. Anne’s Hospital

Mercy St. Charles Hospital

Prices

Hospital

Outpatient

Hospital

Outpatient

Hospital

Outpatient

Hospital

Outpatient

Hospital

Outpatient

Hospital

Outpatient

CBC w/Diff

$20.06

$150

$21

$150

$21

$150

$21

$178

$43

$239

$43

$103

$43

Urine Culture

$22.00

$193

$22

$193

$22

$193

$22

$130

$56

$149

$56

$55

$33

Hemoglobin A1C

$23.52

$202

$24

$202

$24

$202

$24

$101

$57

$131

$57

$101

$57

Lipid Panel

$42.83

$401

$44

$401

$44

$401

$44

$238

$45

$319

$45

$135

$45

TSH

$39.14

$353

$41

$353

$41

$353

$41

$151

$352

$69

$302

$69

Venipuncture (Blood Draw)

$6.00

$45

$15

$45

$15

$45

$15

$27

$20

$34

$20

$36

The Toledo Clinic does not charge facility fees. Prices are as listed.

Imaging Center** Toledo Clinic**

Mercy St. Anne’s

Mercy St. Charles

Mercy St. Vincent

ProMedica Baypark

ProMedica Flower

ProMedica Toledo

St. Luke’s

UTMC

Prices

$450 - $1,000

$1,150 $2,475

$1,100 $2,400

$310 - $675

$1,100 $2,400

$1,200 $2,550 $1,050 $2,250

$1,250 $2,700 $1,100 $2,400

$1,200 $2,550 $1,050 $2,325

$1,150 $2,475 $1,050 $2,250

$1,650 $3,600

MRI Cervical Spine

$1,100 $2,400 $1,100 $2,400

CT Brain

$140 - $290

PET Scan (Skull to mid-thigh)

$725 - $1600

$2,000 $4,300

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$2,250 $5,000

Mammogram (Both breasts)

$70 - $150

$120 - $260

$160 - $350

$120 - $260

$190 - $410

Abdominal Ultrasound

$80 - $160

$310 - $675

$320 - $700

MRI Brain

$625 - $1,350 $700 - $1,550

$875 - $1,900

$410 - $900

$430 - $925

$2,325 $5,000

$2,000 $4,300

$1,900 $4,100

$180 - $400

$170 - $370

$180 - $390

$210 - $450

$360 - $775

$360 - $800

$370 - $800

$270 - $575

$625 - $1,350 $480 - $1,050 $460 - $1,000 $450 - $1,000

For a list of our imaging centers and laboratories, visit www.ToledoClinic.com and click Healthcare Services. *The Toledo Clinic lab charge also includes pathologist professional fees, which is typically an additional and separate charge for hospital billed services. Most, but not all insurance plans, are accepted and patient pricing may vary based on the individual’s insurance plan. Price quotes are based on self-pay. https://www.promedica.org/Public%20Documents/hospital-price-sheets/FH_Pricing_Sheet.pdf https://www.promedica.org/Public%20Documents/hospital-price-sheets/TH_TCH_Pricing_Sheet.pdf https://www.promedica.org/Public%20Documents/hospital-price-sheets/BPH_Pricing_Sheet.pdf https://www.mercy.com/toledo/-/media/global/pay-a-bill/hospital-pricing/st-vincent-medical-center-pricing.ashx?la=en https://www.mercy.com/toledo/-/media/global/pay-a-bill/hospital-pricing/st-anne-hospital-pricing.ashx?la=en https://www.mercy.com/toledo/-/media/global/pay-a-bill/hospital-pricing/st-charles-hospital-pricing.ashx?la=en **The Toledo Clinic charge also includes contrast & the radiologist’s interpretation fee, which is typically an additional and separate charge for hospital billed services. Not all insurance plans are accepted and patient’s price may vary based on their individual insurance plan. Prices pulled from newchoicehealth.com on 01/31/18. Price quotes are based on self-pay.

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July 9-15 • Highland Meadows

Marathon Classic brings brightest LPGA stars rom Monday, July 9 through Sunday, July 15, Sylvania’s Highland Meadows Golf Club will once again host the brightest stars of the LPGA at the 34th annual Marathon Classic, presented by Owens Corning and O-I. All net proceeds from the 2018 Marathon Classic—one of the longest running events on the LPGA Tour and the largest single sporting event in our region—will be donated to Northwest Ohio children’s charities.

A luminous lineup LPGA luminaries who have committed to this year’s Marathon Classic include 2017 champion I.K. Kim along with Lexi Thompson, Brooke Henderson, Cristie Kerr, Anna Nordqvist, Sei Young Kim, Toledo native Stacy Lewis, Danielle Kang, Amy Yang, Michelle Wie, and many others. “We couldn’t be happier with the quality of the field for this year ’s tournament,” states tournament director Judd Silverman. “All of the LPGA’s top stars will be here, showcasing their talent for the community.”

Benefitting children’s charities Since the tournament’s founding in 1984, the Marathon Classic has raised over $10.3 million for local children’s charities. This year’s benefitting charities include Awakening Minds Art, Baby University, Leading Families Home, Bittersweet Farms, CASA-Lucas County, Findlay Family YMCA, Historic South Initiative, Jamie Farr Scholarship Fund of the Toledo Community Foundation, Mercy Health – Children’s Hospital, Mobile Meals, Raise The Bar-Hancock Co., Rally Cap Sports-BGSU, Read for Literacy, Ronald McDonald House

Charities, Family House, Clubhouse Reading Center, and US Together INC.

Schedule of events Tournament week will be chock full of events, including: Monday, July 9 • PNC Pro-Am, Highland Meadows, 7:30 a.m. shotgun start • ProMedica/Hylant Pro-Am, Highland Meadows, 1:30 p.m. shotgun start Tuesday, July 10 • Pro Practice Round, all day, Highland Meadows • Dana Pro-Am, 9:00 a.m. shotgun start • The Image Group Pro-Am, 9:00 a.m. shotgun start • KeyBank Putting Pro-Am, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., main putting green • Women’s Summit Presented by Owens Corning, 12:00 p.m., Highland Meadows • Gala Party at ProMedica Headquarters, downtown, 6:30 p.m.

Free 4-day bereavement camp for kids ages 6 – 16

Kids will explore issues related to loss with therapeutic activities, arts and crafts, team building and fun in a safe and supportive environment.

Wednesday, July 11 • Buckeye Broadband Celebrity Pro-Am, Highland Meadows, all day, top 60 LPGA pros participate

Camps held daily from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Thursday, July 12 • First round • Kroger Senior Day—seniors 55 and over admitted free and park for free! • Kid Zone activities, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

July 10 – 13 in Fremont, Ohio 419-547-6419

Friday, July 13 • Second round Top Row (left to right): Christie Kerr Amy Yang Danielle Kang Brooke Henderson

June 19 – 22 in Clyde, Ohio 419-547-6419

June 26 – 29 in Monroe, Michigan 734-240-8940 July 24 – 27 in Sylvania, Ohio 419-824-7400 Registration is required. For more information or to register, visit promedica.org/campfearless or contact

Bottom row: Sei Young Kim Stacy Lewis Anna Nordqvist Michelle Wie

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• High School Girls Golf Luncheon, 12:00 p.m., Highland Meadows • Kid Zone activities, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 14 • Third round • The Blade Day • Kid Zone activities, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 15 • Final round • Toledo Clinic Championship Sunday • 18th Green Closing Ceremony • Kid Zone activities, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year, a new special event— ProMedica Presents The 19th Hole - A Party with the Players Benefitting the Children—will replace the former Gala Dinner. Also, the Women’s Summit will return for the second year, featuring speakers Hannah Storm, anchor of ESPN’s SportsCenter, and Mallika Chopra, author and founder of Intent.com.

Tickets and parking Tickets for the 2018 Marathon Classic can be purchased at area Kroger stores

and online at www.marathonclassic. com. Buy-one-get-one-free Weekly Grounds Passes purchased at Kroger now include a free parking pass for the week at the main public lot located at Brint and Centennial Roads. “Also, we want to remind fans that when they purchase their tickets at a Kroger store, 100% of the profits will be donated to an eligible charity of their choice,” says Silverman. • Weekly Grounds Pass* (buy one, get one free online or at Kroger)—$60 • Weekly Clubhouse Ticket*1 (online only, access to grounds and clubhouse)—$120 • Daily Grounds Ticket (available at gate only)—$15 Monday through Friday, $20 Saturday through Sunday • LaBatt Blue Light Party Deck at Club 14—$60 per day (Thursday through Sunday) • Kids 17 and under—free (with paid adult) • Active and retired military, *With both of the weekly options above, you can designate a charity to receive 100% of your sales price! Visit marathonclassic.com/ticket-information for a list of eligible charities.

Discover Rosary Care Center – on the peaceful Motherhouse grounds of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania. • We offer skilled nursing services, therapy and rehabilitation for recovery following surgery, an injury or illness. • Our team can help you evaluate your care needs. • We are Medicare and Medicaid certified and accept most other commercial insurances. • Long-term care and respite care are also available.

Rosary Care Center welcomes all in a warm, caring environment.

Call for a tour today. 419.824.3600 6832 Convent Blvd. • Sylvania, Ohio

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Parking, available in Lot B at Centennial and Brint, is $10 for a weekly pass (available online or at Lot B entrance) and $5 for a daily pass

(available at Lot B only). For more information on the 2018 Marathon Classic, please visit marathonclassic.com or call 419531-3277. Follow the tournament on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Ticket prices are as follows:

Is your loved one transitioning from hospital to home?

jphillips@rosarycare.org

police officers, and firefighters (plus one guest)—free grounds admission with valid ID

: My brother-in-law is having problems hearing and is in total denial. My concern is that it may be affecting him at work as well as at home. Is it true that if you have a hearing loss, your relationships may suffer?

: First of all, I hope he went through a hearing assessment and it has been documented that there is a hearing loss. That’s the first step. Hearing loss in general can affect any relationship, but left undiagnosed and untreated, hearing loss can lead to permanent damage. Ignoring this situation and denying the hearing loss may not only affect relationships, but may also complicate other things like education, employment, and life fulfillment. Admitting the hearing loss may be challenging, but it will allow your brother-in-law to begin turning the hurdles ahead into rewarding achievements with greater ease. Having a hearing loss actually can make people feel trapped in their own world of silence and confusion. Sounds do not come in as clearly as they once did, so some speech is misunderstood and important details are missed in conversation. This fact alone should give some indication of how much hearing loss affects daily life. Every day we communicate with our family and friends, which means our sense of hearing has a profound effect on our interactions. Hearing loss that interferes with the communication circle can drive people away, causing both parties to suffer—the hearing-impaired individual and the receiving party. On the other hand, when one is aware of the sense of isolation and the impact hearing loss has on relationships, steps can

be taken to improve the circle of communication. So now that we know hearing loss can undeniably cause frustration, it’s crucial to realize that if it’s not dealt with, the individual may slowly start moving away from family and friends. Having said that, it is very important to support those individuals with patience and love to avoid feelings of resentment and misunderstanding. Remember, you are not in their shoes, so you may not know exactly what they are going through and you may need to step lightly. Individuals with hearing loss need to be able to share their feelings and experience with loved ones in order to create a winning situation for everyone involved. Accepting the hearing loss and getting it treated shows family and friends that the hearing-impaired individual is doing his or her part and wants to ensure that relationships don’t suffer. Stepping up to the plate as soon as the hearing loss is identified shows they care and want to improve the quality of life for everyone, now and in the future. Staying in their silent world is not a good option. As loved ones, it’s also our job to accept the hearing loss so the relationship isn’t harmed. So if you ever need help encouraging a friend or family member to break the cycle of silence, let us know. We are just a phone call away at Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic.❦ Randa Mansour-Shousher, AuD, CCC-A, is a Doctor of Audiology with Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic, located at 1125 Hospital Dr., Suite 50 in Toledo (419-383-4012) and 1601 Brigham Dr., Suite 160 in Perrysburg (419-873-4327).

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Life beyond diagnosis: understanding cancer survivorship

ince June is designated Cancer served an increased awareness in the Survivorship Month, now is the medical community of the concept perfect time to not only celebrate the of cancer survivorship and the issues positive trend in cancer survivor- surrounding it. She notes that it’s ship, but also to heighten our aware- becoming a more prevalent topic in ness of what survivorship actually nursing and medical literature and means—including the impact that that more research is being done living longer after a cancer diagnosis on the best ways to monitor canhas on patients, their families, and cer patients. “The result has been the practitioners who care for them. the development of more research/ According to Sue Mahoney-Stom- evidence-based surveillance plans, baugh, MSN, CNP, of The Toespecially for some of the ledo Clinic Cancer Centers, major cancers,” she adds. the general public tends to The ongoing improvethink of cancer survivorship ment in the rate of cancer suras being cured of the disease, vivorship can be attributed in but oncology practitioners large part to earlier detection. take a somewhat different A growing recognition of view. “What people may the importance of screening not recognize is that cancer tests, such as mammogram survivors may still need and colonoscopy, and an chemotherapy or other increasing general awareness maintenance treatments Sue Mahoney-Stombaugh of the symptoms associatand often require surveiled with certain cancers are lance to monitor for potential side translating into more cancer patients effects and recurrence long after their seeking medical care in earlier stages active treatment ends. The medical of their disease. community also incorporates famThe treatment options for certain ily members into the survivorship forms of cancer are also improving. definition as well, because they’re “More and more state-of-the-art usually dealing with the ramifica- therapies are targeted to specific tions of the disease as much as the cancer types, and advanced genetic testing is helping to determine not patient,” she says. There are differing perspectives only whether someone is at increased on precisely how survivorship should risk for developing certain forms of be defined, but according to Ma- cancer, but also whether a patient’s honey-Stombaugh, there seems to be cancer type is likely to respond to a growing consensus that it begins specific drugs. In breast cancer alone, when the cancer diagnosis is given better treatments such as hormone and continues until the end of the therapy and genetic testing are patient’s life. Throughout that time, making a tremendous difference numerous physical, emotional, and in survival rates,” Mahoney-Stompsychosocial issues can arise as a result baugh states. of either the cancer or its treatment. Changing attitudes toward lifestyle Examples include persistent pain, choices may be having a positive effect excessive fatigue, osteoporosis, heart on cancer survivorship as well. For damage resulting from certain med- example, heightened awareness of the ications or radiation, compromised benefits of exercise, proper nutrition, hematology (problems with the blood), and the dangers of tobacco use and neuropathy in the extremities, fear excessive alcohol consumption is of recurrence, employment issues, leading some people to adopt healthier and body-image issues. The high habits. In addition, more research is cost of cancer treatment coupled being done on the effects of physical with time lost at work can also lead activity with respect to cancer preto serious financial difficulties for vention and survivorship. Still the patients and their families. Of course, influence of lifestyle on survivorship just as with the broader population, remains a “mixed bag,” with some living longer means cancer survivors populations making healthier strides are at increased risk of developing than others and plenty of room left chronic health problems not neces- for improvement. sarily connected to their cancer or When asked what advice she would its treatment. give Healthy Living News readers Mahoney-Stombaugh has ob- during Cancer Survivorship Month,

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Mahoney-Stombaugh replies, “If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, it’s important to be diligent about follow-up care and adhere to recommendations for cancer screenings—and not just for the type of cancer you have. Also, I encourage everyone to develop or continue healthy lifestyle habits such as eating right, staying active, avoiding tobacco use, and limiting alcohol consumption.” ❦ The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers,

located at 4126 N. Holland Sylvania Road, Suite 105, has 12 physicians, four Research Nurses, and four nurse practitioners on staff and can provide imaging and laboratory diagnostic services, chemotherapy services, and IV services. TTCCC also has satellite centers in Maumee, Adrian, and Monroe, as well as a partnership with the Mercy Health – Perrysburg Cancer Center for the convenience of the patient. For more information, please call The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers at 419-479-5605.

UTMC clinic gets to the root of common men’s health complaints

rectile dysfunction (ED) and low first evaluated in the endocrinology testosterone (low T, also called clinic for diabetes-related symptoms hypogonadism) receive a consid- and then coming to the Men’s Health erable amount of media attention Clinic for ED or low T treatment—virthese days, and justifiably so. These tually never occurs. “We usually take issues are among the most a ‘back door ’ approach common men’s health to diabetes for our Men’s complaints and both can Health Clinic patients. significantly impact men’s Our urologists help with quality of life as well as the immediate issue of the ED, then we send the their interpersonal relationships. However, effecpatient to the endocrinoltive management of ED ogy clinic to be evaluated and low T isn’t just about for and to counsel them treating the symptoms of on diabetes so we can these disorders. It’s also halt its progression and get it under control,” he essential to identify and address their root causes. explains. That’s precisely the Low T—which causes treatment approach taken symptoms such as fatigue, Dr. Juan Jaume by the multidisciplinary low energy, or a general team of providers at the University feeling of disengagement—is also a of Toledo Medical Center ’s Men’s complex medical problem that doesn’t Health Clinic. Consisting of urologists, have a one-size-fits-all solution. Jaume endocrinologists, cardiologists, and emphasizes that medications for registered dietitians, the team treats treating this condition are too often each men’s health issue as a complex prescribed with no effort made to set of interrelated problems rather determine whether the patient may than an isolated complaint. also have diabetes or other underlying “ED and low T are the two most conditions. “Here at the clinic, we do common reasons men schedule ap- a workup to find out whether the pointments with our team,” says en- patient actually has a problem with docrinologist Dr. Juan Jaume, medical testosterone production and why director of the UTMC Men’s Health it’s happening before we decide on Clinic. “While they are here seeking a course of treatment. As a result, help for those problems, we have a we’re seeing very good outcomes great opportunity to address various in patients who are diagnosed and underlying issues. For example, ED determined to be good candidates is often a manifestation of pre-new- for particular therapies, often haltonset or long-standing diabetes that ing their symptoms with fewer side hasn’t been diagnosed or properly effects,” he says. Jaume cautions that testosterone managed.” In fact, more than half of the pa- is a controlled substance that comes tients who come to the Men’s Health in different formulations and can Clinic for sexual-dysfunction-related cause serious side effects. He urges issues turn out to have diabetes. anyone experiencing symptoms of However, Jaume points out that the low T to seek the care of a specialist opposite scenario—a patient being who will identify and address the root

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of the problem rather than simply prescribe a medication on the basis of symptoms alone. Jaume observes that the multidisciplinary approach of the UTMC Men’s Health Clinic benefits the staff as well as patients, noting that the group’s interaction provides ongoing training for everyone, and there are always second, third, and even fourth opinions to be gleaned from

other members of the team. “When it comes to patient care, the more minds you have working together to solve a particular problem, the better,” he states. The UTMC Men’s Health Clinic—established in 2016 and the first of its kind in our region—meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 419-383-3555.❦

Why respite care is so important for family caregivers

aring for an aging parent with health issues is rewarding. However, being a caregiver 24/7 can take both a physical and emotional toll. A respite stay is the perfect opportunity to make sure your loved one is getting the care they need while you recharge. Also, having a brief respite from caring for someone is not only good for the caregiver, but also for the cared-for person. Did you know Franciscan Care Center offers respite care? “We are seeing more families use our campus for respite care for a loved one. They realize they need a break and some time to re-energize. We

can offer their loved one the same nurturing care they receive at home,” explained Alicia Cantua, Director of Admissions and Marketing for Franciscan Care Center. A respite stay gives the caregiver a chance to do the things they enjoy such as going on vacation or spending time with other family members such as children or grandchildren. Maybe they just need some time to take care of themselves emotionally and physically. Sometimes, the loved one being cared for appreciates time in another environment as well. Franciscan Care Center hosts a variety of activities daily for residents to be involved in, from arts and crafts to musical performers, special events, lunches out, games, and so much more. There is always something going on.

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Why go vegan? The vegan diet excludes meat, poultry, fish, seafood, dairy products, and eggs. Some adherents also eliminate honey and peanut butter (a growing trend). But why do it? Health experts are coming forward with scientific evidence that supports the benefits of plant-based diets. Results of many studies have shown that a plant-based diet reduces the risk of ischemia, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes while lowering LDL cholesterol, reducing body mass, and cutting overall cancer risk. As a result, vegan eating patterns may contribute to positive health outcomes, such as lower levels of obesity, heart disease, and mortality. The reduction in the risk of chronic disease is attributed to decreased intake of saturated fat and cholesterol and increased intake of fruits and vegetables with more fiber and phytochemicals, nuts, and soy proteins.

Empower yourself with knowledge To be honest, I tend to cringe when I hear people say they’re starting a vegan diet. I’m doubtful that they’re going to make the right choices and fearful they’ll end up with malnutri-

tion, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and obesity—as I witness firsthand at my job at the hospital. If you or your kids have decided to go vegan, whether for philosophical or health reasons, it’s important to put a little thought into your new strategy. The good news is, finding vegetarian and vegan products is much easier these days. Still, it’s important that you plan, educate yourself, and eat appropriately to meet your nutritional needs. Start with a valid and reliable source, such as www.vegetarian nutrition.org or www.nutrition.gov. A good book resource is Becoming Vegan by Brenda Davis, RD, and Vesanto Melina, MS, RD.

Make sure your diet is complete As I mentioned above, eating vegan the wrong way can lead to deficiencies and health problems. Here’s how to avoid that: Power up your protein. It is possible to get an adequate amount of protein on a vegan diet. To ensure you’re eating enough, get two servings a day of nuts and seeds, such as walnuts, sunflower seeds, and almonds, as well as three servings a day of legumes

and soy, such as beans, lentils, peas, and tofu. Buying (or making your own) fresh-ground nut butters is easy and healthy. Crank up the calcium. Your body needs calcium, so when you’re excluding meat and dairy, you need to choose calcium-fortified juices, soy milk, and calcium-rich foods, such as dark-green veggies, almonds, and broccoli. Also, consider taking a calcium supplement. Think zinc. Make sure your daily diet includes whole grains, legumes, green vegetables, and nuts—all good sources of zinc. Pump iron. Many plant sources contain iron, including spinach, kidney beans, lentils, and whole wheat bread. Be sure to add vitamin C (like juice) when eating these items, as it enhances the absorption of iron. Don’t omit omega-3! If you’re skipping the fish, you’re missing out on heart-protective omega-3 fatty acids. Get yours from two servings a day of ground flax seeds, walnuts, canola oil, or soy products. Rev up with vitamins B12 and D. Vitamin B12 is an important vitamin found in animal products, so you need to consume vitamin B12-fortified foods and probably take a vitamin supplement to meet your needs too As far as vitamin D is concerned, it’s hard enough for most of us to get enough of this “sunshine vitamin,” let alone for those going vegan. To stave off deficiency, consume vitamin D-fortified foods, soy or rice milk, cereal, and even orange juice, and take a supplement.

Remember, calories still count! I had two friends in college who were vegetarian, and both were considerably overweight from making the wrong food choices—too rich in calories. Yes, there is such thing as vegan “junk food” out there, so beware! Focus on whole foods. Choose fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. Change it up and add variety to ensure adequate and varying nutrients.

Before you take the vegan plunge… Taking the vegan plunge can be beneficial for your health and the environment. But keep in mind that it can be difficult when eating out, traveling, and visiting friends and family. Plus, if you don’t plan carefully, you can come up short nutritionally. So it’s important to educate yourself and follow the steps outlined above. Choose whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, and make a daily food plan. And, as always, drink 64 ounces of water per day, aim for an hour of physical activity each day, watch your sodium intake, make half your plate fruits and vegetables, and consume fats and oils and added sugars in moderation. I also recommend taking a multivitamin with minerals for insurance that you’re getting the nutrients you need. Until next month, enjoy the benefits of optimal health! ❦ Laurie Syring, RD/LD, is Clinical Nutrition Manager at ProMedica Flower Hospital.

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Laurels taps genotype testing to help guide medication selection

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them, thus allowing them to make individualized treatment decisions and eliminate much of the guesswork in choosing medications. Among the local facilities taking

advantage of GeneSight testing to help guide medication selection for patients is The Laurels of Toledo. According to Keryn Werdehoff, BSN, Director of Nursing at The Laurels, “One of the major clinical focuses in healthcare today is reducing the use of antipsychotic medications, especially in elderly patients with co-diagnoses such as Alzheimer ’s or dementia. As part of that initiative, we’re collaborating with Senior Wellness Group. They provided us with a psychiatric nurse practitioner

who introduced us to GeneSight testing. This simple, non-invasive test involves taking a DNA swab of the mouth and sending it off to a lab. Within a matter of hours, we get results that tell us which medications will or will not work well for the patient based on his or her individual genetic makeup.” In addition to using GeneSight to help determine which antipsychotic medications may or may not be appropriate for patients, The Laurels uses the testing to guide pain management—another area that tends to involve a lot of medication trial and error. Thus far, the results have been impressive. “Since we began this testing back in January and February, we have been able to initiate dose reductions with 20 patients. We’ve also identified multiple patients with depression. One of these cases was severe, and testing revealed that the medication the patient was on is inappropriate. Thanks to the testing, were were able to get this person off the wrong medication and started on one that is more appropriate based

on genetics. This individual is now absolutely thriving. Also, we’ve been able to help five patients get their pain under control by switching to a more appropriate pain medication, and in the past 90 days, we’ve been able to wean three patients completely off inappropriate antipsychotic medications that they’ve been taking for years,” says Werdehoff. Trial-and-error prescribing is only one of several ways seniors can end up on inappropriate antipsychotic medications—or taking these medications when they aren’t really necessary. Werdehoff explains, “Sometimes people are diagnosed in their 20s or 30s and are still taking the same medication in their 70s whether it’s appropriate or not. Another all-too-common scenario is an elderly patient who is put on an antipsychotic medication to treat delirium and confusion caused by a urinary tract infection, then moves to another facility and is never taken off. This symptom typically goes away after the infection resolves, but practitioners at the new facility may

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be reluctant to stop the medication because they aren’t aware of the patient’s full history.” Whatever the reason patients end up on the wrong medication, it’s important to get it right because some of these drugs have the potential to cause serious side effects, making the “cure” worse than the disease. For instance, some antipsychotic medications are highly sedating or can cause worsening of anxiety. Furthermore, far too many seniors are taking multiple medications concurrently, increasing their risk of experiencing dangerous drug interactions. “When you look at people with the greatest longevity, they’re typically taking only one or two medications. However, in people between the ages of 60 and 80, individuals are often

taking anywhere between 12 and 20 medications. No one knows how all those chemicals interact with one another,” Werdehoff says. Genetic testing is not a substitute for proper medical assessment and clinical judgment, but it can be a valuable diagnostic tool that helps doctors make the best possible decisions when prescribing medications. And once patients have the test performed, the results follow them wherever they go so any doctor they see has a roadmap to help guide their treatment. ❦ The Laurels of Toledo accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and all private commercial insurances. A physician’s order is required to obtain outpatient services. For more information, call 419-536-7600 or visit www.laurelsoftoledo.com.

Mercy Health individualizes knee replacement with robotics-assisted surgical system

hen it comes to knee replacement, the more precise the fit and alignment of the artificial implant, the better the long-term outcome for the patient. With Mercy Health now poised to perform knee replacements using the highly sophisticated NAVIO™ Robotics-Assisted Surgical System, Toledo-area residents who suffer with debilitating knee pain stemming from arthritis may be able to achieve relief and regain more natural movement with smaller incisions, shorter hospital stays, quicker rehabilitation and recovery, and a lower risk of complications. Mercy Health orthopedic surgeon Bradley Morse, MD, describes the NAVIO Surgical System as “Image-less,” meaning the system requires no pre-operative CT or MRI scanning. Instead, the surgeon uses the system’s advanced planning software to create a 3D representation of the knee’s anatomy during the procedure. This information is then utilized to determine the correct size and positioning of the implant. “Getting the prosthesis properly sized and aligned means, conceptually, that the knee will ultimately last longer. To understand why this is the case,

think of the tires on your car. If one of them is not properly balanced, it will tend to wear out faster than the others,” says Dr. Morse. After mapping the joint’s anatomy, the surgeon uses a robotics-assisted handheld tool to remove damaged bone and prepare the site for the implant. Instead of cutting away damaged bone with a saw, the NAVIO system uses a burr-like device to sculpt away bone in a highly precise and controlled manner. “With this technology, I can mark certain anatomy points and literally connect the dots, burring away bone in between. If I begin to travel outside the established lines or cut too deep, the NAVIO system immediately retracts the burr so it’s extremely difficult to make a mistake,” says Dr. Morse. The NAVIO Surgical System can be used for both partial and total knee replacements. As the respective names imply, a partial knee replacement (aka unicompartmental knee replacement) involves resurfacing only one compartment of the knee, leaving healthy bone and ligaments in place, whereas a total knee replacement

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LUNGevity and Mercy Health partner to host Breathe Deep Toledo 5K On Sunday, June 10, LUNGevity Foundation, the nation’s leading lung cancer-focused organization, in partnership with Mercy Health, will host the annual Breathe Deep Toledo 5K Walk and Fun Run. The walk will take place at the Mary Jane Gill Shelter and Yager Center at Swan Creek Preserve Metropark. Event day check-in begins at 10:00 a.m., and the walk starts at 11:30 a.m.—rain or shine. Breathe Deep Toledo was founded in 2017 by the family of Ellen Adler, a never-smoker who was diagnosed with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer and died from this awful disease only 15 months later. Ellen was surprised to discover that

60% of lung cancer patients either never smoked or already quit. After diagnosis, Ellen entered a clinical trial, which extended her life and increased her ability to function while living with the disease. Adults and children of all ages are invited to take part. Participants may start a team, join a team, or simply register as individuals. Registration fees are $25 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $10 for youth. There is no race fee for lung cancer survivors and children four and under. The walk will include music, free refreshments, and kids’ activities. The course is stroller, wheelchair, bicycle, and pet-friendly.

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Wise words from

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 Amazon 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? ➠

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This patient had tried alternatives and hadn’t found a solution. Until she visited Tamara TCM Wellness Clinic. Hear what she had to say: “After months of occupational and physical therapy, I decided to include acupuncture and alternative medicine to help me recover from a devastating stroke in 2012. I am happy to report that Tamara TCM is the leading factor for the feeling and movement that I have regained in my arm and leg since my stroke a year a go. Tamara has been a very important part of my recovery and I recommend her to you without any reservations. I have been impressed with the wide variety of health issues she has been able to effectively treat. Whatever your symptoms; I am sure Tamara can help you to feel better. she’s the Best, Give Her a Try!” This story is just one of the many successes at Tamara TCM Wellness Clinic. Many conditions are effectively treated with acupuncture.

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Staying "cool" this summer

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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!” ❦

by Amanda Manthey

hat should you know before you head outdoors this summer for a three-mile run or walk? Any aerobic exercise in hot weather can be difficult. Keeping your body properly hydrated with the right fluids is essential to your safety and your fitness performance. Drinking enough water before you exercise and during your run will help your endurance and give you a better workout. Dehydration affects your performance and increases the risk of heat illnesses, such as heat exhaustion or potentially deadly heat stroke. Some signs of dehydration include headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, muscle cramps, and abnormal chills. Following the right fluid-replacement plan can prevent dehydration. Here are some training tips for proper hydration during your next run or road race: • Drink to stay hydrated, but don’t over-hydrate yourself. • Drink two cups of water two hours before exercising and then nine ounces every 15 minutes during your workout. Excess body water will be passed as urine before you start to run. Clear urine is a sign of good hydration. • Get enough salt in your diet to replace salt lost during your workout. • If you work out longer than one hour, sports drinks will replenish your sodium quicker. • Finally, recognize the warning

signs. When in doubt, stop exercising and seek medical attention immediately. In addition to hydration, choosing the right type of workout clothing is essential to fitness performance in the warm climate. Shorts, T-shirts, and socks made of evaporative polyester fabric will help keep you cool this summer. ❦ Amanda Manthey is a former collegiate runner at Eastern Michigan University. She writes about running and fitness on behalf of Dave’s Performance Footgear.

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Runners, get ready to “take your mark” in these exciting community events coming in June and sponsored by Dave’s Performance Footgear. For full details on events (including information on registration and any applicable fees), please visit daves running.com.

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Saturday, June 2, 2018, 9:00 a.m. at The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main St., Maumee, Ohio.

Race to the Monument—Sunday, June 3, 2018, 9:00 a.m. at The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main St., Maumee, Ohio. Whitehouse Duathlon—Sunday, June

3, 2018, 9:00 a.m. at 6760 Providence St., Whitehouse, Ohio. Dave’s PR 5K Training Program TOLEDO—Monday, June 4–Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 5700 Monroe St., Sylvania, Ohio. Julie’s Fitness Studio 10K/5K/1K—Friday, June 8, 2018 at 6763 Providence St., Whitehouse, Ohio. 10K and 5K begin at 7:30 p.m. 1K Kids Fun Run at 7:00 p.m. Run for the Relay 5K—Saturday, June 9, 2018, 8:00 a.m. (Kids Fun Run at 7:45 a.m.) at State Route 108, Wauseon, Ohio. Findlay Family YMCA Glow Run, 5K Fun Run and Walk—Friday, June 15, 2018, 9:00 p.m., at 300 E. Lincoln St., Findlay, Ohio. Muddy Mini Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon—Saturday, June 16, 2018, 7:30 a.m. at 605 Conant St., Maumee, Ohio. Dave’s Kids Running Group—Monday, June 18–Friday, July 27, 2018, 10:30 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Dave’s Kids Perrysburg meets at the Ft. Meigs YMCA. Dave’s Kids Sylvania meets at Wildwood Metropark. Pettisville Friendship 5K—Saturday, June 23, 2018, 8:00 a.m. (Kids 1-Mile Run at 7:45 a.m.) at Pettisville Community Park, 18405 County Road D-E, Pettisville, Ohio. NapNaz 5K Run for the City—Saturday, June 23, 2018, 9:00 a.m. at 521 Glenwood Ave., Napoleon, Ohio.

Bark in the Park—Saturday, June 2,

Race4Justice Presented by the Emerging Leaders Council of ABLE and LAWO— Saturday, June 23, 2018, 9:00 a.m. at 525 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, Ohio.

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2018, 10:00 a.m. (1.25-mile walk begins at 10:30) at Side Cut Metropark, 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee, Ohio. Saturday, June 2, 2018, 9:00 a.m. at Ottawa Park (by the Shelter house), 2145 N. Cove, Toledo, Ohio.

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The rehab center’s features and amenities include a 6,000-square-foot gym area with all new equipment, a SwimEx therapy pool with three levels of water depth, a mobility courtyard, a life skills apartment to help clients transition back home smoothly, and private treatment rooms. The mobility courtyard includes varying grades of surface, allowing clients to test their gait on the different surfaces they’ll need to navigate on a day-to-day basis. This area also includes a non-operating car to assist clients with transfer skills in and out of a vehicle. Furthermore, the rehab center is pet friendly to help clients feel even more at home, and offers private suites with WI-FI access as well as personal-concierge-like services for clients who stay at the facility during their rehab. Of course, as Young emphasizes, the greatest asset of the rehab center at Sunset Village isn’t its features and amenities, but its dedicated staff. “Our physical, occupational, and speech therapists are highly skilled and patient-focused, and their primary goal is ensuring every client who trusts us to help them on their rehab journey regains the highest possible degree of function, independence, and overall quality of life,” she says. The rehab center on the campus of Sunset Village offers therapy services up to seven days a week, and admissions are accepted 24 hours a day. Medicare and other commercial insurance plans are accepted. For more information, please call 419-724-1200 or visit www. Sunset-communities.org. ❦

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Getting started If you think you need a little more security walking about, start by asking your doctor to refer you to a physical therapist. The physical therapist will determine which type of aid is most

beneficial for you after evaluating how much additional stability you need. A single cane adds a point of stability on one side of your body. A quad cane, which has four short legs attached to a small platform at its end, provides greater stability by giving you a broader base on which to lean. A physical therapist might recommend that you use two canes or crutches if you would benefit from a stabilizing point on each side of your body. If these do not provide adequate stability, the therapist might suggest a walker. Because a walker moves directly in front of you, it provides greater stability and also reduces fatigue. But remember: your body is dynamic, and as your needs change, so does the type of mobility aid that is suitable for you. Some people might have weakness in their foot and hip muscles, stiffness in their legs, fatigue while walking, and poor balance. All these symptoms might contribute to tripping and falling, which can be a big problem. The first step in managing these problems is to have a physical therapist identify the source of the problemsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;then the weakness can be addressed. For example, if your falls result from a drop foot, you might be referred to an orthotics specialist who will fashion an ankle foot orthotic (AFO) for you. Some people are nervous about using a foot or ankle brace. They might wonder, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I use a leg or ankle brace, will my muscles become weak or useless?â&#x20AC;? An AFO is generally prescribed because of muscle weakness. The brace does not cause weakness, but rather it substitutes for muscles that are already weakened. Although it is true that certain muscles in the foot are not required to work as much

when an AFO is used, a physical therapist usually prescribes some simple stretching and active exercise to preserve normal muscle action. If you find you cannot walk long distances, you might consider using a wheelchair or an electric cart (scooter). Depending on your physical needs, an electric cart or wheelchair can enhance your mobility. People often believe that as long as they can walk at all, they will have no use for this type of equipment. As a result, they use all their available energy just getting from Point A to Point B and have no energy left to

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centration is diminished. It becomes virtually impossible to live a normal life, and one can be forced to make only the bare minimum of effort just to “get through the day.” Chronic pain often leads to lashing out at others. Frustration develops as we can no longer do the things that used to come easily to us. Friends and family are alienated, and one can become isolated as few activities bring joy to our lives anymore. Something as simple as a walk around the block becomes a torturous ordeal. Standard medical management of chronic pain is fraught with difficulties. Narcotics offer only a short-term solution because, eventually, all narcotics become less effective over time, necessitating a larger dose to achieve the same relief. Over time the effective dose of a narcotic for pain relief can approach the lethal dose for the body. Addiction makes it extremely difficult to discontinue narcotics. This is a deadly catch-22 situation. Even simple over-the-counter (OTC) medications can turn deadly if taken in large enough doses over a long enough time. Aspirin can cause stomach bleeding and even trigger asthma attacks. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) has been linked to liver damage. Recently there has been a surge in interest in alternative therapies to treat chronic pain. Acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, nutrition management, and mid-body techniques such as yoga and tai-chi are all gaining popularity in the longterm management of chronic pain.

Acupuncture In 2012, a major study found that acupuncture was effective in the treatment of four major chronic pain conditions: • Chronic back and neck pain • Pain from osteoarthritis (joint wear and tear, degenerative joint disease) • Migraine headaches • Shoulder pain.

energy to “supercharge” the healing process stimulated by the acupuncture needles. This “microstim” acupuncture is extremely effective in treating old, cold injuries such as osteoarthritis or failed back surgeries. The real benefit of acupuncture is its effectiveness with the absence of debilitating side effects.

Chiropractic Findings from a unique Rhode Island Medicaid pilot project that spanned 2012-2015 opened some eyes when it came to chiropractic care. Chiropractic, along with several other alternative therapies, was included in the treatment for chronic pain. They found that: • The total number of medical prescriptions dropped by twothirds. • Opioid prescriptions dropped by over 85%. • ER visits dropped by over 60%. • The total overall claim costs, including chiropractic care, dropped 27%. • 92% of patients felt chiropractic had reduced their overall chronic pain. Clearly, chiropractic care had a large impact on the chronic pain level of this group of patients. Other health care systems have quickly adopted acupuncture and chiropractic as an option for their patients. Veterans, Ohio Medicaid, and Workers Compensation patients can now receive chiropractic and acupuncture care for their chronic pain.

Nutrition In the last decade, there has been a great deal of interest in utilizing vitamins, minerals, co-enzymes, herbs, and dietary changes in the management of chronic pain. While the field of nutrition as a form of treatment is far too broad to cover here, a few standouts are worth an honorable mention: Curcumin—Pain associated with osteoarthritis, inflammation, muscle sprains, and other chronic pain symptoms. Fish oil—Works as an anti-inflammatory.

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Vitamin D—Low blood levels lead to pain. Boosts effectiveness of pain medications. Capsaicin—Reduces chronic neuropathic pain by making nerves insensitive to pain messages.

Mind-body techniques Motion is life. Yoga and tai-chi are two of the more popular mind-body motion exercises that combine socialization with stretching techniques to combat depression associated with chronic pain as well as help flush from the body accumulated toxins that contribute to inflammation.

Massage Many find that therapeutic massage is effective in working out toxins from sore muscles and helps efficiently drain and open the lymphatic system, releasing toxins into the gut for elimination. At one point our society was very

“pill-oriented.” We are starting to move away from that and ask, “Are there safer therapies? Are there alternatives to try?” Patients are turning more and more to alternative methods to supplement their traditional medical care and, in some cases, replace it completely in the management of their chronic pain. Awareness of the opioid epidemic has alerted patients and physicians alike that a new approach is warranted. ❦ Dr. Schwan is a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Diplomat of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. He is president of Schwan Chiropractic & Acupuncture Clinic in Toledo, Ohio. He is an author, lecturer, and one-time stand-up comedian. He has maintained an active practice in Toledo, OH for the last 29 years. He is available for lay lectures and may be contacted at Dr_Schwan@ AcupunctureToledo.com.

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The tools for life: What sports can offer, Part 2

ast month, I started a series of articles sharing how sports can provide your children tools for life, not just trophies and championships. Championships and trophies are awesome and part of sports; however, they come and go while the lessons that are learned during the high times and the low times stick with one for a lifetime. This past month, there were several major sporting events—the NHL playoffs, NBA playoffs, and NFL draft. Let’s focus on the NFL draft for a minute. If one were to research the total number of college football players and compare that to how

many players are drafted in the NFL draft, the percentages of players that go professional would be very eye opening. The point here is, sure it is awesome to be one of the small percentage that play a sport beyond college, However, in the end it, is the important life lessons learned during the journey that are carried by an athlete, whatever the sport of choice. Here are this month’s lessons:

Emotions Athletes understand how to manage their emotions effectively. Learning how to manage their emotions helps them meet the ups and downs with

confidence. That will allow them to continue to learn from the ups and downs, for they do not get tied up with their emotions.

Tenacity Athletes learn how to work hard and demonstrate this on and off the field. Employers look for a variety of skill sets when they are hiring an individual. The one skill that transcends all fields is hard work. Being internally motivated to work hard will lead a person to a truly successful career.

silient. Employers not only want employees that work hard, can handle their emotions, and know how to cope with the ups and downs, but they also want someone who can bounce back from a setback. Setbacks are part of the process, and employees

Coping Athletes have the resources to deal effectively with setbacks. This skill is being lost more and more through the generations. Being an athlete, one must learn how to deal with the emotions that come with the successes and failures and realize that success does not mean you are the greatest and failure does not mean you are the worst. Now, coping with setbacks is not easy, but when you are forced to deal with them as part of your daily routine, it becomes easier to transfer this skill to the “real” world.

Resilience Athletes develop key skills to be re-

who can bounce back afterward and continue to work toward the company’s goals are highly valued and usually the most successful. As I mentioned in the first article of this series, the dream of becoming a professional athlete should never be discouraged, as that will take care of itself. The dream of playing a sport in college will also evolve over time. However, the lessons student-athletes learn from day one in their sport of choice will prepare them for life and help them excel in the working world. ❦

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Joint ProMedica, UT Neurosciences Center offers comprehensive neurological care under one roof

he recently unveiled Neurosciences Center on the campus of ProMedica Toledo Hospital—a joint initiative of ProMedica and The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences—brings together a large multidisciplinary team of clinicians, academics, and researchers under one roof to expand and enhance local access to world-class neurological care. According to Darrin Arquette, senior vice president for Neurosciences, Heart, and Orthopedics Institutes at ProMedica, the new 122,000-squarefoot, three-story facility currently houses 25 providers with plans to increase that number to around 40 in

the future. In addition to neurology and neurosurgery outpatient clinics, the center offers on-site neuro-imaging services, such as x-ray and MRI; an outpatient neuro-rehabilitation center focused on improving function in patients with neurological conditions, for example those who

have movement disorders or are recovering from spinal surgery or stroke; neuro-diagnostics, offering advanced testing such as EEG and EMG; as well as a research clinic. The multidisciplinary team of providers, consisting of general and subspecialty trained neurologists and neurosurgeons, neuro-physiology technicians, physical therapists, audiologists, and specially-trained nurses, is poised to treat a wide range of neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, migraine headaches, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, strokes, aneurysms, brain tumors, and traumatic brain injuries. Approximately 50,000 patients are expected to be treated at the center annually. Arquette notes that the concept of the Neurosciences Center began to take shape over three years ago while ProMedica was seeking ways to eliminate identified gaps in access to neurological care and services. “We analyzed marketplace needs and determined two things in the process: We needed to add to the neurological services provided and we needed a place for a large group of specialists and subspecialists to practice. Around that same time, ProMedica and the University of Toledo embarked upon a 50-year academic partnership. Collaborating on this joint Neurosciences Center is a reflection of our mutual commitment to advancing neurological care, education, and research,” he says. Another reason both institutions are focused on enhancing neurological care in our community is a growing awareness that as the baby boomer generation ages, the incidence of neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, and stroke will continue to rise, significantly increasing the demand for specialized

and subspecialized neurological care in the foreseeable future. In addition to providing comprehensive, collaborative care to patients with neurological disorders or injuries, the joint Neurosciences Center offers an exceptionally dynamic learning environment for current and future practitioners. In fact, nearly 200 fellows, neurology residents and medical students will train in the facility’s outpatient clinics.

“Furthermore, with the Neurosciences Center and our multiple facilities, we’re able to provide a stronger base of patients who are eligible to participate in research. Combining learners, academics, and researchers with subspecialized practitioners is a tremendous benefit to the community,” Arquette says. Looking to the future, ProMedica and The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences plan to continue closing gaps in access to neurological care and services. Arquette notes that one means of achieving this end is recruiting more neurologists and neurosurgeons. For example, a pediatric neurosurgeon will be joining the center’s multidisciplinary team this fall, eliminating the need to travel outside of our region for that type of specialized care. “That’s just one of the many ways we’re achieving the shared vision of being a world-class center for neurological care,” he states.

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Spiritually Speaking By Sister Mary Thill

Who do you want to be? I want to save my soul and the soul of others.

—Mary Thill, age 13

When all is said and done, the only great tragedy in life is not to become a saint.

—Leon Bloy

(The Lord) wants us to be saints and not to settle for a bland and mediocre existence. —Pope Francis

his month marks the 61st year since I came to Sylvania, Ohio from Minneapolis, Minnesota to become a Sister of St. Francis. When it came time to fill out the application form, I was asked the question, “Why do you want to become a Sister?” I wasn’t too sure what to respond, but I had read somewhere that most become Sisters to save one’s soul and the soul of others, so that’s what I put on the form, and I must say it has served me well all these years. As I reflect on how religious life (being a Sister) has changed since I came to the convent, I am amazed at how things have changed and how they have stayed the same. Saving souls is certainly one of the ways it has stayed the same. Just look at the world we live in today. There is so much violence, anger, hatred, war, addiction, bullying, etc., that I don’t even want to read the paper or watch the news. So many media outlets, especially TV stations, offer such violent and demeaning programming that even with hundreds of channels to choose from, I often cannot find anything I want to watch. I find myself reading a good book or taking a much-needed walk, and that is a good thing. As I look around me and sometimes feel overcome by so much loss, grief, fear, and danger, I’m struck by the wisdom coming from Leon Bloy and Pope Francis as quoted above. Where are all the saints? Where are all the “good news” stories that could be in the news each day? I know there are many good people doing good things every day. Why don’t we hear and read more about them? These are our modern saints. Pope Francis, in his recent Ap-

ostolic Exhortation, On the Call to Holiness in Today’s World, (Gaudate et Exultate), encourages all people, and certainly Christians, to become the best they can be because we are called to holiness. He acknowledges that there are some who become holy by doing some extraordinary thing like giving up their lives for others. He is particularly interested, however, in those of us who live ordinary lives and do ordinary things that help others. “I like to contemplate the holiness present in the patience of God’s people: in those parents who raise their children with immense love, in those men and women who work hard to support their families, in the sick, in elderly religious who never lose their smile….Very often it is a holiness found in our nextdoor neighbors, those who, living in our midst, reflect God’s presence.” (Gaudate et Extaltate, 7)

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My challenge to you and myself this month is to continue to reflect on who you/I want to be. Let’s see how often we can find ourselves being the one who reaches out with kindness, with compassion, with moral courage when something happens in our family, our neighborhood, our workplace, and even as we play because that is how we make the world a better place to become who we really are called to become—saints if not Saints. ❦ Sister Mary Thill is a Sylvania Franciscan Sister. She is Patient Liaison for Mature Health Connections at Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center. She can be reached at 419-251-3600.

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Pain in your low back, knee, or feet? Heartland can help! by Jim Berger

ummer is here! Yeah! It is the time of year when we get outside to enjoy the sun, warmth, and a long list of activities. It is also the time of year when many of us will experience pain in our lower back, knees, or feet. Why? Let’s start with our back. Summer is the time of year when we continue to do a lot of yard work. We get the outside of our homes in shape and looking good. Some hire this out, but others just go out and do it. The plan for the weekend is to take care of the honey-do list in the time available, limited as it may be. You push yourself to complete these tasks, but you haven’t taken the time over the past months to get your body in shape to handle them. You haven’t done any strengthening to the core part of your body to handle the increased bending, kneeling, lifting, and climbing. You complete the project, and you are pleased with the outcome, but you are also in significant pain and it doesn’t feel like mere muscle soreness. You now have difficulty in walking, bending, and sitting. Ouch! What to do?

First understand what happened. Your core is composed of all the muscles that make up the area from your chest down to your butt, in front, on the sides, and in back. Many think the core is only the front of the body or the abs, the “six-pack” area. But it is much more. We need to make sure we strengthen the front, back, and sides. Well, what next? I get a friend to help me, and the friend is ICE. I ice my lower back to decrease any inflammation that is occurring, and I rest. I continue ice and rest for the next day or two. If the pain persists, I seek an additional friend—a physical therapist. The next reason I may be having increased back, knee, and foot pain is the shift from wearing shoes that have support to wearing flip flops or sandals. Most have little arch and/or insole support. This creates a change in your weight distribution and potentially in your walking pattern. You may not notice this change initially, but over time you will feel the impact on your joints and muscles that support these areas.

Beside the potential back pain that can be caused by insufficient arch support, individuals also can get Achilles tendonitis. What to do? Wear shoes that offer support more frequently than those that don’t. Seeing a podiatrist or physical therapist can help with addressing the pain and inflammation. The physical therapist will also address the gait or walking pattern and teach proper stretching and exercises to strengthen the muscles and increase function. This is also the time of year when we see more runners, walkers, and cyclists along with an increase in iliotibial (IT) band syndrome. This

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occurs when the IT band becomes tight and creates excessive friction over the outside of the hip or the outside of the knee. The IT band is the ligament that runs down the outside of the thigh from the hip to the shin. It attaches to the knee and helps stabilize and move the joint. When the IT band becomes tight and you continue to run or cycle, the rubbing/friction creates irritation, inflammation, and pain. An effective at-home treatment approach includes rest; ice to decrease the inflammation; and a comprehensive stretching program that includes the glutes, hamstrings, and hip flexors. Physical therapy is the next approach to take if the home-treatment approach isn’t effective. So in June, enjoy the start of summer by making sure that you don’t overdo the outside yard work and that you wear the right footwear to prevent injury and unnecessary pain. Heartland Rehabilitation Services provides outpatient physical therapy services at four locations in the Toledo area. Heartland’s Running Specialist Clinicians perform complimentary

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Sluggin’ it out with slugs

our variegated hostas are filling out nicely, their luscious greenand-white foliage unfurling with dramatic effect. A couple days later, you notice a few ragged holes developing in the tender, fresh leaves. Nothing to be concerned about, you assure yourself. You’ve got plenty of hostas; a few damaged leaves won’t make much difference. Within a week’s time, however, your prized patch of hostas has been shredded to ribbons and you’re heartsick over the loss. But what caused the damage? Disease? A little informal research into common plant diseases doesn’t turn up a match? Bugs? You’ve checked over the plants and found no suspicious insects. Aliens maybe? Perhaps the same unearthly beings who make those mysterious crop circles have been excising portions of your hostas—either for sustenance or to fuel their spacecraft. An up-close look at the leaves reveals that the culprit is not, after all extraterrestrial. Indeed, it’s very terrestrial. The shiny slime trails leading from hole to hole provide the “smoking gun.” You’ve got slugs!

them feeding, you’ll need to head outdoors after sundown, flashlight in hand, and look for them on the undersides of leaves. (Pick off any that you see on your nighttime reconnaissance mission.) Slugs thrive in shady, moist garden settings with plenty of decaying organic matter, and they’ll seek shelter under just about any available object, such as plant pots, rocks, fountains, statuary, and boards. Branches of shrubs lying close to the ground afford both protection and access to a food source. Like so many pestilential creatures, slugs reproduce prolifically. Worse yet, they’re hermaphrodites. That is, each individual slug has both male and female reproductive organs and can actually mate with itself (talk about inbreeding!), producing two to three dozen eggs (which look like white, jelly-like BBs) several times throughout the growing season. The eggs hatch in approximately three weeks, and it takes only about six weeks for the young slugs to reach maturity. Slugs definitely take a shine to hostas, but there are many other ornamental plants on their menu, as well, such as dahlias, delphiniums, lupines, marigolds, and zinnias to name a few.

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remove any unnecessary objects from the garden, and rake up any fallen leaves or other debris from around your plants. Also, prune out any shrub branches that make contact with the ground. If the slug infestation is severe, you might want to avoid mulching the area until the population is brought under control. Once you’ve removed any slug “outposts,” it’s time to take the battle to them, so to speak. To protect your prized garden specimens, you can create a barrier around each plant using one of several different substrate materials that slugs prefer not to cross. Examples include crushed eggshells, hardwood ashes, diatomaceous earth, lime (not recommended around acid-loving plants), sawdust, or even sandpaper. In addition to protective barriers, you can make slug traps out of various household materials and place them around the garden. One of the easiest homemade traps involves nothing more than partially burying a shallow container in the garden and filling it with beer. The yeasty smell of the beer will attract the slugs, and once they fall in, they’ll succumb to the alcohol. For a slightly more elaborate version of the beer trap, cut a plastic soda bottle in half, bury the bottom half in the soil with the open end facing up, pour beer into the bottom half, and then place the top part of

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Protect your home and peace of mind while you travel

e’re approaching the summer vacation season, a time when you can set aside your workaday stresses and set off with the whole family on a journey to experience different sights, sensations, and cultures. But while you’re preparing for a well-deserved getaway, burglars are getting ready to go to work—and your home just might be on their summer itinerary. That’s why it’s so important to make home-security planning an integral part of your vacation-preparation routine. Here are some simple steps you can take to make your home less attractive to burglars so you can have peace of mind and focus on fun and relaxation while you travel:

to be out of town—or, worse, that you’re currently partying in Aruba or camping in Yellowstone’s back country—is an open invitation to tech-savvy thieves. Share your travel plans only with trusted family and friends, but never through a public forum. Similarly, never leave an outgoing voicemail message announcing that you’re out of town.

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Stop home deliveries Newspapers piling up on the porch and mailboxes brimming over with letters are tell-tale signs that no one is home. Stop newspaper deliveries and arrange for the post office to hold your mail while you’re on vacation, or arrange to have someone retrieve these items every day so they don’t attract attention.

We’ve become conditioned to posting Burglars prefer to work “undercovevery aspect of our lives on social er”—that is, where it’s difficult for media these days—a fact that is not passers-by to see what they’re up lost on burglars. Broadcasting on Face- to. Overgrown bushes and other 10.25x5_ES_GotYouCovered_FINAL_HL_1017_HI.pdf 1 10/4/17 1:23 PM book or Twitter that you’re planning landscape plants located near home

entrances provide the perfect level of concealment. Also, a tree growing close to the home can serve as ladder that a nimble burglar can utilize to reach a second-story window or balcony. Well in advance of your departure, inspect your landscaping with a critical eye and, if necessary, trim back shrubs and trees so your home is more visible and branches don’t provide convenient access. Also, if you’re going to be gone long enough that your lawn will need mowing, arrange for a trusted person or lawn service to attend to this chore. A neglected lawn is yet another sign that burglars look for when assessing potential targets.

Arrange a house sitter Ask a family member, friend, or neighbor to check on your house on a daily basis to make sure newspaper and mail deliveries have actually been stopped or to retrieve delivered items, to water plants so they don’t wilt and advertise your absence, and to check your home and property to make sure nothing appears out of order. A house sitter can also open and close curtains and shades to make

the home look occupied (curtains and shades left closed all day long are a giveaway). If your neighborhood has a block watch program, consider participating in it. That way, you can rest assured that several people will be keeping an eye on your home while you’re away, and you can return the favor for others when they go out of town.

Don’t forget the driveway It may seem insignificant, but the absence of a vehicle in your driveway for several days is just one more sign that can confirm to burglars that your home is unoccupied and invite a break-in. If you have a second vehicle, park it in the driveway (locked of course) rather than in the garage. Or, invite a neighbor to park

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Use lights and timers Light may very well be the number one deterrent for burglars for two reasons—a well-lighted property makes it difficult to operate undetected and interior lights suggest that the targeted home is occupied. Sure, burglars know that people leave lights on even when they aren’t at home, but why take the risk when there are easier targets out there? The use of light timers is a great way to create the illusion of someone being home—made even more effec-

tive if a television or radio is also set on a timer so there is sound as well as light emanating from the home. You can even use a programmable timer that provides for some variation in the pattern so that the lights and/or sounds don’t come on at precisely the same time every night. A clever home owner could arrange for lights to turn on and off in different rooms of the house at different times so it seems as though people are moving from room to room. And don’t forget to light the outdoors, too. Photosensitive outdoor lights that turn on at dusk and off

at dawn can help illuminate your property and deter burglars. Also, it’s relatively easy and inexpensive to replace a porch light or other door light with a motion-sensing lamp that will turn on and light up the entryway when someone approaches. What’s more, making a modest investment in professional-quality landscape lighting will not only discourage unwelcome nighttime forays onto your property while you’re away, but also provide the benefit of extending the aesthetic enjoyment of your landscape well into the evening hours when you’re home.

Lock it up! Last but certainly not least, be sure to lock all doors and windows before you leave. This may seem painfully obvious, but a significant percentage of burglaries involve no forced entry whatsoever—the burglar simply enters the home through an unlocked door or window. So, double check those locks before you depart! If you have a sliding glass door, you should secure it in two ways: with the lock itself as well as by placing a metal or wooden rod in the track. And don’t leave spare keys outside under the welcome mat, in a pot-

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ted plant, above the door frame, or in one of those artificial hide-a-key rocks. Burglars are well aware of all the hiding places people tend to use for spare keys. Remember, your objective when developing a home-security plan is to avoid presenting a soft target to burglars. No method is completely foolproof, but if you follow these steps, there’s a good chance thieves will think twice about breaking into your home and move on to greener pastures. ❦

as family members and caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease. The disc jockey for the fashion show will be Paul Spoerl, owner of The Entertainment Network. “We wanted to involve people from many different community organizations and all walks of life because everyone is touched in one way or another by Alzheimer’s,” says Mullholand. Didion points out that the fashions worn by this year ’s models will also be a reflection of the local community. “Several area shops and boutiques are providing clothing for our models, including Ragazza,

Gypsy Soul, Bowinkles, V Couture, My Shop on Rugby Drive, and Bass Pro Shop. Also, students from Summit Salon Academy will be donating their time and talent, providing makeup and hair styling for all our models,” she says. In addition to the fashion show, this outdoor event—held in a beautifully decorated tent so inclement weather won’t hamper the festivities—will feature items for raffle and, of course, tea and delectable edibles such as finger sandwiches and scones prepared by the Manor at Perrysburg’s chef. The event will

also include an informative presentation on “Meeting Alzheimer’s Patients Where They Are” by Lynn Ritter, PhD, Professional Education Coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter. The cost to attend the 4th Annual Fashion Show & Garden Tea Party is $25 per person or $175 for a table of eight. Doors will open at noon, and the fashion show will begin at 1:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Julie Didion at 419-250-8156 or Julie. Didion@ManorAtPerrysburg.com. The Manor at Perrysburg is located at 250 Manor Drive in Perrysburg, Ohio. ❦

Alzheimer’s fundraising will be all the fashion at The Manor at Perrysburg June 14

n Thursday, June 14, The Manor at Perrysburg will once again host a variety of area celebrities and dignitaries decked out in their classiest couture at the 4th Annual Fashion Show & Garden Tea Party. All funds raised will go to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter Walk to End Alzheimer’s, to be held Saturday, October 13 at Promenade Park in Downtown Toledo. Fashion Show co-chairs Julie Didion, Community Marketing Coordinator at The Manor at Perrysburg, and Barbara Mullholand, Market Development Manager for ProHealth (one of the show’s major sponsors) emphasize that this fun, festive, and informative event has a very serious and important focus—raising funds to fight a disease that afflicts an estimated 5.7 million Americans and is the sixth leading cause of death in the US. Among this year’s models sporting the latest in spring and summer fashion will be Tony Geftos of 13abc; Kelsey Krull, Northwest District Director for Senator Rob Portman; University of Toledo researcher Dr. Isaac Schiefer, who recently received a large grant from the National Alzheimer’s Association to help fund his work on a new neuro-regenerative therapy for treating Alzheimer ’s disease; ProMedica neurologist Dr. Syed Zaidi; and Steve Reamy, co-host of NBC 24’s Love My 419. Representatives from most major hospital systems in Toledo will also be modeling, as well

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ith warmer temperatures heralding the arrival of beach and boating season, many of us are now wishing we’d taken advantage of the winter months to seek treatments that will improve the way we look and feel. But just because summer is already here doesn’t mean it’s too late to look your best, feel fantastic, and sport that swimsuit with confidence. According to Dr. Wade Banker of Luxe Laser Vein & Body Center, it’s still possible to achieve that goal with one or more of the following summer-safe procedures.

confidence-killer when it comes to wearing a swimsuit, shorts, and other summer attire. Fortunately, laser hair removal can be performed all summer long, eliminating the need to shave or wax away those unsightly hairs. This procedure, which uses concentrated laser energy to heat and

destroy the hair follicles below the surface of the skin, requires absolutely no downtime. The only restriction is that patients need to be careful about sun exposure for a few days after each treatment. Dr. Banker emphasizes that laser hair removal isn’t just for one gender. “While we tend to associate this treatment with women, it has also become very popular with men who want to permanently eliminate unwanted hair growing anywhere on the body,” he says.

2. Injectables Nearly all injectable products, such as Botox, Juvederm, and other fillers, can be used throughout the summer with zero downtime. In fact, you can have these treatments done in the morning and be back on the beach or boat that same day. “These are great touch-up products for anyone who wants to freshen up that summertime look with absolutely no sun restrictions,” states Dr. Banker.

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tered via a series of injections to treat double or overly full chins resulting from genetics, the aging process, or weight gain/loss. The melted fat is them cycled away naturally by the body. Dr. Banker notes, “Kybella is popular with both men and women and partners very well with our new radiofrequency skin-tightening treatment.”

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Eat more fruits and veggies Your mother was right. Getting your daily fruits and vegetables is essential for a healthy heart. Eating more fruits and vegetables instead of processed foods can add many years to your life. Diets high in fruits and vegetables have been proven to lower high blood pressure and ultimately limit your chances of developing heart problems.

Attempt eliminating processed meats This tip should come as no shock. Unfortunately, eating processed meats is linked to heart disease. Processed meats include hot dogs, sausage, deli meat, bacon, and anything else that has been preserved using unhealthy methods. In a

perfect world, you would eliminate these from your diet entirely. If you want to have a hot dog at a Cleveland Indians game, go for it. Just don’t make a habit of it.

Avoid highly refined, processed grains and carbohydrates Eating a lot of white bread, white rice, and sugary anything can be detrimental to your heart health. The good thing is, you can replace these food items with whole-grain options. Whole-grain products have been proven to help people avoid heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. It is an easy switch and will do wonders for your long-term health. In addition to StoryPoint Waterville’s tips, make sure you are getting the exercise you need to stay healthy. It is recommended to get at least 30 minutes of exercise each day to keep your heart feeling good. The combination of healthy eating and exercise is by far your best strategy to ward off heart disease and many other health problems. Please consult your physician before beginning an exercise plan. To learn more about StoryPoint Waterville or to schedule a personal visit, please call 419-823-9473. You can also visit our website at www. storypoint.com. ❦ Erin Kessler is Brand Marketer for StoryPoint Senior Living.

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early all hearing aid users request device or behind-the-ear device). to purchase hearing aids that are CIC and IIC hearing aids can small and hidden from view. Many typically fit mild to moderate, and consumers don’t want to advertise sometimes moderately severe, heartheir hearing loss to others or don’t ing losses. Certain hearing losses want their hearing loss to be a topic and certain ear canal shapes do not of conversation. Other people need work well with CIC and IIC hearing tiny hearing aids that won’t interfere aids. Unfortunately, the deep posiwith their use of various phones or tioning also makes these styles the headsets, stethoscopes, or other head most susceptible to damage from ear gear at work, school, or home. wax and moisture in the ear canal. People who want or need very However, routine wax removal from discreet hearing aids can benefit from the ear canal and hearing aid dryers completely-in-the-canal (CIC) and offer solutions to this problem for invisible-in-the-canal (IIC) hearing some users. aid technology. IIC hearAs always, the first step ing aids are smaller and sit in obtaining hearing aids is a deeper in the ear canal than complete hearing evaluation CIC hearing aids. These and ear canal evaluation by two types of hearing aids an audiologist. Once evalare the smallest hearing uated, the unique hearing aid styles available. They loss, ear shape, and hearing fit very deeply in the ear needs assessment can decanal and are invisible or termine candidacy for CIC nearly invisible from the or IIC hearing aids. outside. By using CIC and To obtain a CIC or IIC IIC hearing aids, people can custom hearing aid, a deep focus on hearing well and impression or casting of the Invisible-in-the-canal (IIC) forget about the hearing ear canal is taken by the aids getting in their way audiologist or hearing care Invisible in-the-canal (IIC) cosmetically or functionally. professional. An ear impression in Another group of people who may the office takes about 10 to 15 minbenefit from one particular brand of utes. Following inspection of the invisible-in-the-canal hearing aids ear canal, a special cotton or foam are people with poor hand dexterity dam is inserted into the ear canal and poor vision because this type to protect the eardrum, and then a of hearing aid is placed in the ear silicone material is inserted into the canal by the audiologist, worn for ear canal and bowl of the outer ear. 24 hours per day, and replaced by When the material sets up about the audiologist months later when three to five minutes later, the cast, the battery needs replacing. Lastly, along with the cotton or foam dam, there are some sound benefits of is gently removed from the ear canal. the hearing aid sitting deep in the The earmold impressions are then ear canal (versus a larger in-the-ear shipped to the manufacturer so that

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find that it just challenges a different set of muscles and joints. The Alamo Canyon Trail ends at the remains of an abandoned ranch building, a small, dilapidated corral, and an old cistern that had collected water for livestock. The trail follows the course of a dry wash that in spring is lined with brittle bush and creosote covered in golden blossoms. We passed through a forest of saguaro, palo verde, and chain fruit cholla that dangled clumps of green, grape-like fruits left from past seasons. Multi-columnar organ pipe cacti climb the cliffs, somehow taking root in what appears to be solid rock. For the most part, the trail is pebbly sand that makes a pleasant crunch under hiking boots. Occasionally it crosses a jumble of rocks and small boulders tilted at precarious angles so there is no flat, level surface on which to comfortably place your feet. Still, nothing that would in any way jeopardize the “Easy” rating. Trail ratings are exceptionally broad guidelines that include all kinds of assumptions. What is “Easy” for an 18-year-old athlete may be well past “Strenuous” for an 81-year-old with an aluminum walker. I am thinking now of our visit to Yosemite Falls, at

2,425 feet the tallest in North America. Simply spectacular. Some of the time. A short, level, paved trail winds under a canopy of trees to a clearing at the base of the falls. Easy-peasy. Tour buses stop right at the trailhead. They take quite The black smudges show where Yosemite Falls would be—if there were any falls.

Fortunately, there are numerous other waterfalls in Yosemite. Some, like Bridal Veil, are easy to reach just off the road into the valley.

awhile to unload because the demographic for tour buses leans toward those who have been collecting Social Security since Kaiser Wilhelm invented it. When tour companies put Yosemite Falls on the itinerary, certain expectations are created. We watched visitors unfold their walkers and set about the serious business of checking one more thing off the bucket list. Oh, I forgot to mention, it was September when Shirley and I were there. The little stream that feeds the great falls tends to dry up sometime in mid- to late-summer. From the base of the “falls” there was a grand view of 2,425 feet of bare rock with long, narrow, smudge marks where the falls would be if there were any falls. Now, the walk out to the falls really is easy for most of us, most of the time. But it seems to me that an ethical guide would not send his clientele on an “Easy” walk without telling them that they are not actually going to see what they think they are going to see. ➠

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At the other end of the age spectrum, we were behind a mother and her adolescent son in Yellowstone. The sign said, “Tower Falls 100 yards.” The boy said, “How many miles is that?” Now, you might be inclined to blame the sorry state of public education for his question. Or, if you are the parent of teenagers, you might conclude it was just rhetorical. What the kid was really asking was “Ah, jeeze, do I really have to do this?” A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. A journey of 100 yards begins with continuous whining. It is not always a kid doing the whining. In Big Bend National Park in Texas, we took the 4.4-mile-roundtrip Window Trail out to a cleft in the rock wall for a panoramic view stretching to the far horizon. The trail leaves Chisos Basin and follows a streambed through Oak Creek Canyon descending 500 feet to the Window. It is rated “Easy” but, of course, you do have to climb those 500 feet on the way back. Still pretty easy. The streambed is usually dry, but the place you stand to look through the Window becomes the top of a 200foot waterfall after a rain. Flowing water has polished the rock surface clean and slippery, so it is a good

idea to stay well back from the cliff edge even when it is dry. Shirley and I find it a pleasant walk and worth the modest effort required. After our snack at the Window, we started back up the canyon with Casa Grande and Emory Peak rising before us. In about a hundred yards, we met two women heading for the Window. One of them wanted to know when the trail started climbing. We

The Window is a cleft in the rock through which a stream bed passes. It is the top of a 200-foot waterfall during the monsoon season runoff.

A modest climb is required as you leave the Window and make your way back to Chisos Basin. Still a pretty easy walk.

explained that the climb began when you turned around and headed back and that was only a short distance away. The woman concerned about the climb told her companion that she did not want to go any farther. As Shirley and I continued on, we could hear them debating whether or not to walk that final hundred yards. Our position is that it would be a shame to get so very close and

miss the experience. In the Great Smoky Mountains, we enjoy the walk on the Appalachian Trail from Newfound Gap to Charlies Bunion. It is an eight-mile-roundtrip walk rated “Strenuous” because it climbs steadily along the spine of the mountain for the first two miles and has a total elevation gain of 1,640 feet. Many people park at the Gap to admire the view and then decide to start out on a casual stroll along the AT. After 10 or 15 minutes, most of them conclude that they have had enough and return to their vehicles. Those who persevere get spectacular views. Truth be told, though, the views are in no way superior to what is available back there at the parking lot.

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Charlies Bunion is a rock outcropping reached via a short spur trail that includes a narrow ledge with steep drop-offs. A trail guide cautions hikers that “You’ll definitely want to watch your footing in this area.” Watching her footing is exactly what one woman refused to do. She edged sideways along the ledge, facing inward, both hands pressed firmly against the cliff face—and her eyes squeezed tightly shut. After her companions said “It’s OK now!” she opened her eyes and confessed that she was afraid of heights. Really? You head to the mountains because you are afraid of heights? But you’re not afraid of walking a narrow ledge with your eyes shut? We develop courage You probably should not count on making 4 by confronting our demons instead mph in the mountains carrying 50 pounds of running from them so, at some or so. level, you have to admire what she athletically fit. Relatively speaking, did. Still.... Sometimes you have to confront anyway. Jack was a tennis coach, your own youthful stupidity. I made and I was a distance runner. I knew my first backpacking trip to the Smok- I could walk four miles an hour, ies with my friend Jack in 1975. Look- so I set out to plot an easy circular ing back, some of my expectations route that would take us to several were totally irrational even though backcountry campsites and, four they seemed mathematically certain days later, back to where we parked the car. At this point I had already at the time. made several egregious errors. First, We used a park trail map to plan UTMC 1247 CARE_HLN_HalfPg.pdf 1 3/17/17 11:56 AM our trip. Jack and I were both trim and four miles an hour on level ground

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on the inside too,” said Lori Hauser, CEO. “When we discover new information about the way our bodies work, the more we can properly care for ourselves, manage disease, and live longer, healthier lives.” The exhibit, presented by ProMedica and sponsored by The University of Toledo, challenges visitors to consider how daily lifestyle choices affect overall physical health, wellness, longevity, and quality of life. Healthy body tissues are presented alongside those affected by a variety of medical conditions including cancer, diabetes, obesity, dementia, and lung disease. Imagination Station is open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, and noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to Body Worlds Rx: Your Prescription for Healthy Living is $7 for members and $9 for non-members. The exhibit also requires Imagination Station general admission. The exhibit is open for viewing until Labor Day. The science center offers general admission discounts to Lucas County residents, teachers, and military personnel. With proper ID, residents receive $1.50 discount and free Saturday admission for kids 12 and under with paid adult admission; teachers and active military personnel receive free admission. For more information, please call 419-244-2674 or visit imagination stationtoledo.org. ❦

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he Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund (NOSF) will be hosting its 6th annual Raise the Cap event on Thursday, June 7 at Fifth Third Field. Thanks to this year’s Grand Slam Sponsors, Morgan Stanley and LaValley, LaValley, Todak & Schaefer, guests can plan on a fun evening with Toledo’s favorite Mud Hens as they take on the Buffalo Bisons. The event will be held in The Roost, on the 3rd floor of the stadium that overlooks the field. Tickets are $55 and include dinner and a reserved seat. Proceeds for this annual event help children in the Northwest Ohio community receive an education that best meets their needs, which includes private education or homeschooling. To make a reservation click on https://tinyurl. com/RTC06072018, call 419-720-7048, or visit www.nosf.org. ❦

Gardening for the space-impaired

here are plenty of good excuses to plant a container garden. You may be an apartment dweller, or your property may be too small to accommodate in-ground plantings. Perhaps your mobility is limited or you simply don’t have the time to maintain a conventional garden. It may be that all the space in your planting beds has already been used up. Whatever the reason, planting a container garden is a great way to enhance a porch, deck, patio, balcony, poolside, wall, window, terrace, or any other part of your property that needs softening or sprucing up. To get started, you’ll need some suitable containers; a high-quality potting mix; a slow-release, general-purpose fertilizer (unless it’s already contained within the potting mix); the annuals, perennials, herbs, or vegetables of your choice; and a bag of mulch.

Which containers are best? A suitable container can be defined as virtually anything that holds soil and allows proper drainage. For a more conventional look, you can choose from the various commercially produced terracotta, ceramic, plastic, wood, or concrete vessels available at your local garden center. Or, you can dispense with tradition altogether and use some of the objects that are currently cluttering up your garage, shed, basement, or attic as planting containers. Old galvanized washtubs, children’s beach pails, worn out tires, bushel baskets, and even old rain boots are just some of the unusual items that can be converted into whimsical planters. Whether you choose store-bought or homemade planters, make sure

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they have adequate drainage as this is critical to maintaining healthy plants. Drill additional drainage holes in the bottoms of your containers if necessary, and place stones or broken pieces of terracotta over the drainage holes so they don’t become clogged with soil. Before they are filled with soil, clay pots should be immersed in water and soaked until bubbles stop rising to the surface. Otherwise, the dry clay will wick water out of the soil and away from your plants’ roots. When planting in a very large container, you might want to place a smaller clay or plastic pot inside the container with its open end facing down before adding the soil. The inverted pot will create a pocket of air that would otherwise have to be filled with soil. Remember, your plants will need only six to eight inches of soil to establish a healthy root system, so any soil deeper than that is essentially wasted and only makes the container heavier and harder to move.

Selecting the soil The growing medium you choose for

your containers must drain exceptionally well yet hold sufficient moisture to prevent your plants from drying out in between watering. Garden soil and topsoil are not recommended for this purpose because they tend to become overly compacted when used in containers. Your best bet is to buy a soilless potting mix from your local garden center. These mixtures are very lightweight and porous and contain no pathogens, insect pests, or weed seeds. Nowadays, many potting mixes have a slow-release fertilizer mixed right in. You can even create your own planting mix by combining two parts sterile potting soil with one part peat moss and one part perlite or vermiculite. Once you’ve chosen your planting mix, you can add it to your containers. The surface of the soil should be a few inches below the top edge of the container so water and soil don’t cascade out of the container every time you give your plants a drink. If it’s not included in your planting mix, go ahead and sprinkle slow-release fertilizer onto the soil at the manufacturer’s recommended rate and work it gently into the top

layer of soil with a trowel or hand cultivator.

Planting tips Now you’re ready to add your plants. Plant them at the same depth as they were growing in the container or flat/pack, and gently firm the soil around the roots with your hands. Don’t concern yourself too much with the spacing suggestions listed on the plant labels. When it comes to container gardening, there’s nothing wrong with packing ‘em in tight! In each container, try to combine plants of varying height and texture. Place taller specimens in the center or at the back of the container and shorter plants toward the sides and front. Trailing plants, such as English ivy, lobelia, and vinca vine, can be used to create dramatic cascading effects or to soften the edges of the container. Of course, all of the plants in any given container should share the same light and watering requirements. Once you’re satisfied with the arrangement in each pot, spread a layer of mulch over the soil surface to aid in moisture retention and temperature regulation. Then, go ahead and water the containers thoroughly—until you see water

tricking from the drainage holes. Thereafter, check the soil every day to make sure it’s moist. During the dog days of summer, twice-daily watering may be necessary. ❦

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