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HEALTH & BEAUTY (continued)

6 Food for Thought: Providing more than meals

by Dennis Bova

18 Telehealth: a “spoonful of sugar” for patient care

by Jane Maiolo

8 Make sure your child is dog-safety savvy

19 Healthy habits for your relationship by Lisa Foster, LPCC, ATR

11 Eating Well – Healthy Father’s Day by Laurie Syring, RD/LD 12 A Walk in the Park – The music of the night

by LeMoyne Mercer

21 Timely tips for defeating ticks 23 Take the sting out of insect allergies

15 This summer, plan a “staycation” to remember

25 The Devil and Mrs. Jones, Part 4 - Mrs. Jones goes to assisted living by Chris Stieben

16 Want to feel good on your feet? Get fitted for the right footwear by Aaron Z. Haydu plus Dave’s Races

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19 Health Crossword Puzzle 20 Nobody’s Perfect – I think I can: reflections on pandemic life by Sister Karen Zielinski, OSF 20 Six hints for healthier grilling 22 You can’t save what you don’t have

5 Sunset’s suggestions for keeping seniors engaged during COVID-19 10 Laurels of Toledo honors healthcare heroes with parades and ponies

27 To-die-for Maui Chili by Jeff Kurtz

23 Tornado watch or warning: What’s the difference?

29 Spiritually Speaking – Coming to closure

by Sister Mary Thill

24 Sound Advice from Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic by Randa Mansour-Shousher, AuD, CCC-A 26 Have you heard about teleaudiology? by Dianna Randolph, AuD, CCC-A

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27 Pandemic part of Mercy College history

2 Believe it or not, spring is here!

28 Senior Living Guide

7 Breast cancer—early detection makes all the difference 17 Coping with increased parental stress during COVID-19

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Dear Readers, Once again, this month’s issue has a Thank you for picking up the June little something for everyone. For example, issue of Healthy Living News. As we Lisa Foster, a licensed professional clinical write this letter, COVID-19 restrictions counselor and registered art therapist are being gradually liftat The Willow Center, dised throughout the state cusses healthy habits for relationships (p. 19), Dr. of Ohio and people are cautiously returning to at Mersiha Hadziahmetovic of least some of their normal The Toledo Clinic Cancer activities. We hope this Centers shares her insights reopening trend continon the importance of early ues with no significant detection in breast cancer Adam and Chet Welch spike in cases and that treatment (p. 7), Dr. Miyou and your loved ones remain safe and chele Knox, a clinical psychologist at the healthy. We’d also like to express our University of Toledo Medical Center, sincere gratitude to all the readers and offers expert advice on how to cope loyal advertisers who have continued with increased parental stress during to support our publication throughout COVID-19 (p. 17), Aaron Haydu of this pandemic. We couldn’t keep doing Dave’s Running Shop explains the this without you! importance of getting a proper fit for

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Lastly, a glimpse at the weather forecast indicates we may finally be coming out of the unseasonably cold and damp weather we’ve endured for much of the spring season. With the sun peeking out and temperatures on the rise, we hope you’ll make the most of the more clement conditions and take advantage of all the healthy outdoor activities our region has to offer. And, as always, whenever you choose any of our advertisers’ products or services, let them know you “saw it in Healthy Living News.”

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The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities

is focused on thousands of people with developmental disabilities in Lucas County reaching their full potential. We do this by: ● Developing a vision for the future, taking into consideration an individual’s strengths, interests and choices; ● Working to make our community more inclusive, so individuals can be employed, access housing, and find social opportunities; and ● Ensuring the voting public that we are good stewards of the public dollar.

Priorities for the Board include: ● An increased use of technology is assisting individuals reach higher levels of independence and privacy; ● Dual diagnosis training is helping staff better assist individuals with a developmental disability and a mental health concern; ● The emphasis will continue on trauma informed care to help individuals feel safer and more secure; ● Developing more partnerships, not just with other human services agencies, but the private sector, to increase community-based opportunities for the people we serve; ● Continue to support the ever-increasing network of service providers, including day services, residential, and employment; ● Assist with the recruitment and sustained employment of direct service professionals; ● Be a leader in the fight against human trafficking to reduce the risk to individuals with developmental disabilities; and ● Monitor the individual service plans for thousands of individuals in Lucas County who have developmental disabilities.

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Sunset’s suggestions for keeping seniors engaged during COVID-19

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he COVID-19 pandemic has created a paradox for older adults. On the one hand, because the disease is known to take a heavier toll on older individuals than on the young, we must implement measures to limit their risk of exposure to the virus, including maintaining safe social distancing.

On the other hand, ample research has shown that social isolation and loneliness can contribute to a wide range of physical, emotional, and mental-health problems in older adults. So, the steps we take to protect seniors from one threat can actually make them more vulnerable to others.

However, according to Gayle Young, Director of Marketing, Communications and Public Relations for Sunset Retirement Communities, with a little creativity, it’s possible to keep seniors engaged and connected during this crisis despite social distancing.

Here are some of her suggestions: Be physically present to the extent possible While in-person visits with seniors must be curtailed at this time, it may be possible to meet face to face, check on your loved one’s well-being, and just be present to one another through a glass door or window. In fact, many senior living communities are doing what they can to facilitate these visits to help reassure residents and their families and give everyone a reason to smile. “If your loved one resides in a senior living community, be sure to ask the facility staff what accommodations they are able to make in this regard,” Young advises.

Engage virtually One silver lining to the cloud of COVID-19 is that it struck at a time when there are multiple platforms for virtual face-to-face communication, including video communication apps such as Zoom, Skype, and FaceTime. You can take advantage of these technologies not just for regular conversations, but also to engage with your senior loved one in other ways.

“For example,” says Young, “if your loved one still lives at home, you could arrange a virtual dinner.

Simply have a meal delivered at a predetermined time and enjoy it together virtually. Another option is to supply everyone with the same puzzle and do it together—possibly competing to see who can finish it first—or to play a virtual game of checkers or chess. Or, Grandma and Grandpa or other older adults can use one of the video communication apps to read favorite bedtime stories to the youngsters. Really, the only limit is your imagination.”

Young also notes that older adults with memory impairment tend to respond very positively to the music of their past, so another way to help keep them engaged is to do virtual sing-alongs, choosing familiar songs such as church hymns or even Happy Birthday.

Send letters and care packages Seniors always welcome “snail mail” cards and letters, especially those containing photos of family members, so be sure to keep them coming. “Also, we’ve been offering our residents ‘Boredom Busters’ such as word searches, crossword puzzles, and sudoku pages to challenge their minds and help them pass the time.

Consider putting together and sending a package of these items and others that you think your senior loved one will enjoy,” Young recommends.

Monitor their nutrition Young also reminds HLN readers that it’s important to keep an eye on their senior loved one’s nutritional intake during this crisis. Many older adults who live independently are at increased risk of malnutrition, not only because getting to the grocery store is more challenging, but also because the sense of loneliness and isolation can cause them to lose interest in eating and preparing healthy meals for themselves. “One way to ensure they’re getting enough healthy foods is to arrange for a delivery service to n

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Food for Thought: Providing more than meals

by Dennis Bova

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very Saturday, a handful of people distribute peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at the bus station at Cherry and Huron streets in downtown Toledo. “We’ve not missed a Saturday in 13 years,” Food for Thought’s executive director, Tonya Scherf, says. “That’s a lot of Saturdays and a lot of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.”

Such is one of the routines of Food for Thought, a small but mighty nonprofit that in May marked its 13th year of operation. It is meeting challenges, celebrating successes, and facing a future in flux. Scherf, its still-new director who started last November, brings over 15 years of nonprofit experience with her and is excited to continue serving the community through this work.

Scherf said a hallmark of Food for Thought is the level of dignity and respect with which patrons are treated—harkening back to the first days of the nonprofit, when the initial group and succeeding volunteers and directors built relationships with those who were served.

From her time as a child going to a food bank with her single mother in a sudden change of fortune, Scherf knows how important it is for food bank patrons to be treated well.

“I’ve been in their shoes. I understand the importance of being treated with dignity and respect, particularly in a time of need.”

The Food for Thought story started when a small group of people decided to do something tangible to care for the poor, Scherf explains. They wanted to take seriously what they felt was their responsibility to address the needs of the hungry. So they made and packed peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and took to Toledo’s streets. This original group found people who were hungry for

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not only food, but also for attention and friendship, and that these people showed up every week for the group’s sandwiches and conversation. Scherf says the originators “stumbled onto something”: the need for food not only for the body, but also for the spirit. Often poverty and hunger are symptoms of a greater problem: isolation. Food for Thought addresses the obstacle of isolation by developing relationships and building community.

Food for Thought has expanded to today include nine mobile food pantries. With a central office at Trinity Episcopal Church on Adams Street and a warehouse at Lott Industries on Hill Avenue, Food for Thought staff—two full-time, one part-time—and any number of volunteers arrange for monthly mobile food pantry collaborations with churches and schools.

In May, Scherf says, Food for Thought began working with other sites that may bring the number of pantry partnerships to 11.

Food for Thought offers what it calls a choice pantry. “Instead of someone coming in saying ‘I have a family of four’ and receiving a bag of predetermined groceries, the person is paired with a volunteer who walks them through—like grocery shopping. Sometimes a person who comes into a food pantry feels they don’t have the right to choose, that they should be happy with what they get. We want people to make their own choices,” Scherf says.

Food for Thought is also different in that their pantry patrons are not restricted by their ZIP codes or limited to a once-per-month visit. “It doesn’t matter where you live or if you visit more than one pantry in a month,” Scherf says. “If you identify that you need food, we’ll give you food. No one is ever turned away.”

In 2019, Food for Thought served

more than 19,000 people, Scherf says.

2020 is bringing new challenges because of the coronavirus restrictions, which have forced Food for Thought to change some of its procedures. The pantry sites are currently operating in a drive-through model, where volunteers pre-bag grocery items for added safety. But patrons can have items added or removed from the bags to suit the needs of them and their families. “They still have a choice,” Scherf says, adding that Food for Thought has “every intention” of returning to the grocery-shopping style when restrictions are lifted.

Coronavirus or not, Food for Thought’s challenges remain the same. “The challenge is making sure we’re meeting everyone’s needs,” Scherf says, “particularly as that need continues to grow. Often people need more than food. They need friendship and a sense of belonging. We want

to make sure the community knows we’re here for them. Our desire is to feed the hungry in a ‘thoughtful’ way.”

Food for Thought offers more than food and friendship. “We offer opportunities for people to donate money, food, and time. There always will be people who are hungry.”

There is an upside for those who help Food for Thought. “The reward is knowing that we’ve made a difference in someone’s life,” she says.

She offers this example: A caller left a voice message to say he had recently lost his job and for the first time went to a Food for Thought pantry. “He was so grateful that we were there, and that the person who helped him was so respectful and so kind. The caller starting crying. We made such a difference for this person who never needed us before. That we helped and he was treated with dignity and respect is why we do this.”

To donate to Food for Thought, contact the office at 419-972-0022, email tonya@feedtoledo.org, or visit their website at feedtoledo.org to find a food pantry or to donate to help keep Food for Thought feeding Toledo.

Dennis Bova is a retired newspaper reporter, columnist, and copy editor.

Sunset - continued from p5 bring groceries to their home. Of course, if you notice that your senior loved one seems to be struggling with nutrition or any activities of daily living, it may be time to consider a senior living community. Here at Sunset, we’ll be happy to help you explore the different options,” says Young.

Sunset Retirement Communities offers a full care continuum that includes assisted living, memory care, and health care at Sunset House; assisted living, health care, memory support, and a state-of-the-art rehab center at Sunset Village; independent living apartments at The Woodlands; active-living homes at Fieldstone Villas; and hospice and palliative care services through Ashanti Hospice and Palliative Care. For more information, please call 419-536-4645 (Sunset House), 419-724-1200 (Sunset Village), 419-724-1220 (The Woodlands), or 419-386-2686 (Fieldstone Villas), or visit www.sunset-communities.org.

Though Sunset is not currently offering in-person tours due to the COVID-19 crisis, interested individuals are encouraged to call the admissions team at any of Sunset’s locations. These knowledgeable and friendly professionals will be happy to share their insights as well as photos of the various communities. Also, virtual tours of the different Sunset locations can be viewed at www.sunset-communities.org. ❦ n

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Make sure your child is dog-safety savvy

ith their boundless affection, endearing friskiness, and unconditional loyalty, dogs can be wonderful pets that greatly enrich the lives of their owners. Of course, many kids relish the thought of having a canine companion to grow up with. In some instances, however, encounters between children and dogs can take a decidedly negative turn, with the dog becoming aggressive and potentially delivering a nasty, painful bite.

In many cases, such negative encounters between kids and dogs can be attributed to owner missteps, such as failing to provide the dog proper training, socialization, and containment/control at home and on walks. However, educating dog owners is only half the bite-prevention equation. Even a well-trained, typically gentle dog can behave aggressively if it feels threatened or provoked, so it’s equally important for parents and other caregivers to educate their children on how to interact safely with dogs. That education should start at an early

age—just as we start early teaching kids about traffic safety, fire safety, water safety, “stranger danger,” and other important safety issues.

The American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA) offers parents and other caregivers the following tips to keep kids safe around our canine companions (source: avma. org): • Avoid unknown dogs. If you see a dog you don’t know wandering around loose and unsupervised, avoid the dog,

consider leaving the area, and consider alerting animal control.

• Before petting a dog, always ask the owner for permission— even if it’s a dog you know or a dog that seemed friendly toward you before.

• If confronted by an aggressive dog, confidently and quietly walk away. If the dog goes after you, stand still, then take a defensive position. (To help a child visualize a good

defensive posture, tell him or her to “be a tree”—stand quietly with their hands low and clasped in front of them, remain still, and keep their head down as if looking at their feet.) If you’re knocked down, cover your head and neck with your arms and curl into a ball.

• Avoid escalating the situation by yelling, running, hitting, or making sudden movements toward the dog.

• Don’t bother a dog in its bed or crate. A bed or crate should be considered the dog’s safe space where kids shouldn’t go. If you’re using a crate, it should be covered with a blanket and located near a family area, such as in your living room or another area of your home where the family frequently spends time. Do not isolate your dog or his/her crate, or you may accidentally encourage bad behavior. n Dog-safety - continued on p30

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Laurels of Toledo honors healthcare heroes with parades and ponies

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rontline healthcare workers are among the many heroes of the coronavirus pandemic, and these selfless people are more than worthy of our praise and gratitude. However, as we rightly honor these altruistic individuals, it’s important to remember that hospital doctors and nurses aren’t the only healthcare heroes on the frontlines of this pandemic.

Also among them are the medical professionals who provide care for the population most vulnerable to this disease—the seniors residing in long-term-care facilities.

Witnessing firsthand the sacrifices and tireless efforts of the nursing staff at The Laurels of Toledo as they continually strive to care for and protect residents throughout this crisis, Kristy Wortketter, the facility’s marketing director, decided to do something special for them. “I felt very strongly that our nursing staff needed some positivity and recognition for their passion and commitment and the way they treat each and every guest like a member of their family,” she says.

Wortketter’s idea was to hold a Healthcare Heroes Parade in May, the

month in which both National Nurses Week and Nursing Home Week are celebrated each year. For assistance in organizing the event, she reached out to Connextions Healthcare Networking Group, a network of long-term-care, skilled-nursing, assisted-living, independent-living, home-care, hospice, and other organizations that work together to help seniors in our community.

As a result of this collaboration, over 30 participants representing 30 different healthcare profes-

sions gathered in their vehicles in the Southland Shopping Plaza parking lot on Thursday, May 7 to begin the parade. Wortketter explains, “Our goal was to visit about 20 different nursing homes around our community and deliver cupcakes to the nursing staffs as a way of saying ‘thank you’ and acknowledging that we’re all in this together. The first stop on the route was The Laurels. Several nurses came out on the front lawn, and it was so amazing to see the joy on their faces.

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From there, we traveled down Byrne Road to Dorr, where we branched off into several smaller parades to visit other facilities in Toledo, Sylvania, Waterville, Monclova, Perrysburg, and Oregon.”

On the same day as the Healthcare Heroes Parade, The Laurels welcomed three other visitors to the facility— two horses and a pony. These fourlegged, hoofed ambassadors, owned

by Laurels staffers Robin Hacker and Rene Smith, did window visits with residents, who were absolutely enthralled by their presence. In fact, according to Wortketter, one resident—a former rider—was moved to tears and wished she could have the opportunity to pet one of the horses.

“It was such a poignant moment, and I’m so gratified that we were able to bring some bright moments into the lives of our staff and guests during this ongoing crisis,” she states.

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n honor of Father’s Day this month, let’s take some time to make Dad feel special, and nothing says “love� like giving him the gift of good health.

While it’s not possible to bestow good health upon someone else, we can, perhaps, encourage our fathers— whether they’re our actual dads or our husbands/partners, brothers, sons, friends, or neighbors—to make healthier lifestyle choices.

With the COVID-19 pandemic still in full swing, there’s no question that this year’s commemoration will be different for dads. Some are working from home, some are essential employees, and some, unfortunately, are out of work. So rather than spend Father’s Day sitting in front of the TV, why not do something different

and mark the occasion by doing something active? Being active is not only great for heart health, but good for the whole family.

Your options are virtually endless.

You could take a walk together at a metropark, go for a bike ride, or plan to do whatever your father’s favorite activity might be. I know our dad will be golfing (walking and carrying his bag, not riding in a cart) and our neighbor dad will be playing a competitive round of pickle ball in the driveway.

Dads usually expect to enjoy certain foods on Father’s Day—often originating on the grill. Feel free to prepare your father’s favorite meal,

but try to make it healthier. If he likes steak, choose tenderloin or marinate a flank steak overnight. Also, try roasting assorted vegetables on the grill and serving fruit for dessert.

Of course, we want to encourage our dads to adopt healthier habits year-round, not just for Father’s Day. Eating healthy obviously comes first, and where better to start than with fruits and vegetables. Remember, men need at least nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day. The key here is to have them handy and accessible. Leave an apple or banana on the counter so he will think to grab it when he’s hungry. Also, fill a sandwich bag with cut-up celery sticks, carrots, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers for snacking. Then make a salad and another vegetable for dinner.

Regular physical activity is vital too—and I’m not just talking about cutting the lawn once a week.

Find fun ways to be active together, such as shooting hoops in the driveway, taking a walk, riding a bike, or completing a DIY project in the yard. Getting active on a routine basis reduces the risk of heart disease and certain cancers, lowers blood pressure, and improves mood and mental health. Physical activity can also help with depression, stress, and emotional tension.

Speaking of mental health, it’s important for men to recognize the signs of stress and anxiety, such as sadness, grumpiness, feelings of hopelessness, tiredness, decreased energy, and feelings of suicide, and then to learn healthy ways to manage that stress without drugs or alcohol.

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A WALK IN THE PARK Raccoons often come sniffing around your campsite when they think you have gone to bed. This may be the one who stole the girls’ Swiss Miss.

The music of the night

by LeMoyne Mercer Slowly, gently night unfurls its splendor Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender Turn your face away from the

garish light of day Turn your thoughts away from

cold unfeeling light And listen to the music of the night

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e are accustomed to thinking that fear of the dark is foolish.

Childish. Our parents tried to convince us that there was no monster under the bed. And how did they do this? By turning on the lights. How stupid is that! Everyone knows that monsters disappear the very instant there is light.

Eventually we learn to accept the rational and reject traumatizing fears.

Most of us anyway. Most of the time

anyway. Some of us even embrace the romantic notion of the splendor of the night. Until the very instant that we feel threatened by it.

Our family vacations included tent camping and backpacking trips.

There is a huge difference though they appear the same to the uninitiated.

Tent camping in an established campground is basically living in a village.

There are neighbors for socializing, camp stores for stuff you forgot to bring, ranger talks to acquaint you with nature, and sometimes even showers. Campgrounds also have other essential facilities that we cannot possibly live without. Toilets.

Some of them even flush. There is a great sense of security that comes with being able to “rough it” while hanging on to virtually every support system of civilization.

Backpacking, on the other hand, means that absolutely everything you need is carried on your back: shelter, food and a means to cook it, water, clothing, and footwear. If you don’t carry it, you ain’t got it and you can’t get it. Can you fit a toilet in your backpack? Yes you can. It is called a trowel and it is used to dig a shallow pit into which you make your necessary deposit. Yewww!

That’s disgusting.

When our family was heading off on a backpacking trip, Shirley’s mother was convinced that it was some weird form of child abuse.

What kind of responsible parents would take three little girls deep into the woods for several days at a time? It was as if we had voluntarily decided to go back to the Dark Ages with no modern conveniences. Even so, people do all kinds of things as

recreation that would be perceived as work—really hard, dangerous work—if done out of necessity rather than by choice.

A full moon rising in the desert can make the whole world go quiet as we hold our breath in awe. Then the coyote howls to restore normalcy.

Deep in the woods, darkness comes quickly and the canopy of trees often blocks out the moon and stars. You will, however, be able to hear the music of the night. Think of the music of wind through the trees as a tuning up of the string section. It can be as pleasant and soothing as a Chopin nocturne. When the wind is brisk, though, larger branches rub against each other, creaking and groaning like some malevolent forest demon.

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Our first chore at the end of each day hiking was to find a “bear tree.”

The girls quickly became quite proficient at this. A “bear tree,” or more properly, two of them, were needed to store our gear and food out of reach. Black bears can climb high and fast, so there is no point in just hanging your stuff in a tree. It must be suspended so that it is out of reach from above, below, and either side.

Bears are not only agile but clever, so you have to be smarter than the average bear. Do not scoff. Not all of us are. The bears prove it consistently.

Sometimes people make it way easier than any bear should reasonably expect. We were awakened in the middle of the night on the Appalachian Trail by distraught hikers. They had camped in a meadow a short distance away. No bear trees. No trees of any kind. So bears threw a party, inviting all their ursine friends. Refugees streaming into our camp claimed they had been surrounded. There were ominous grunting sounds and the smacking of lips. In the morning I went to have a look. All their gear, not just the food packs, had been run through a shredder.

So, what does this have to do with the music of the night?

Nighttime sharpens, heightens

each sensation Darkness stirs and wakes imagination When it is time to turn in and listen to the music, what does that music sound like? Depends on your state of mind and your general understanding of the world around you.

Are you inclined to roll over to your companion and say, “Listen, Honey, the bears are singing our song”? Or is it more likely to be “Holy $#%&!

What in the world was that?”

City dwellers with romantic notions of nature, proudly declaring themselves “environmentalists,” often have only theoretical knowledge of Mother Nature gained from watching Survivor. There is a veritable orchestra that performs nightly in the deep woods. But darkness

stirs and imagination wakes the phantoms of the mind. What is that pushing against the side of the tent, scritch-scratching at the fabric? Who wants to open the tent to see what it is? Much easier to just convince yourself it is only a possum. Maybe a raccoon. Go back to sleep, now. Or try to, anyway.

Our camp sites were always near a water source. Sometimes a spring but more often a rushing mountain stream. “Babbling brook” is a poetic cliché, but it can also be an apt description. Water tumbling over and between boulders really does sound like a room full of people all talking at once. Some of them, apparently, are raucous and quarrelsome. Awakening in the night, temporarily disoriented, it may take a moment to recall where you are and conclude that the voices are not as threatening as you initially thought.

We have also camped on the beach where the rhythmic pounding of the surf can be soporific. CD recordings of waves on the beach are said to promote relaxation, inner peace, and sleep. All desirable benefits for only $19.99. If you are just barely above the high-water mark, though, the wump, wump of the incoming tide can be disconcerting. As the waves draw closer and closer, your spouse is increasingly likely to question your judgment. Even more so in places where the beach is not sand but pebbles that rattle and clatter as they are tossed about by the waves.

For acoustical reasons, they always sound much louder at 3:00 a.m. than 3:00 p.m.

Spending the night at the base of a waterfall with all that white noise in the background is also calming and

restful. Likewise, you have not fully lived until you have experienced the sound of gentle rain on the metal roof of an Appalachian Trail hut or RV. Though some are stressed by the thunder and lightening that sometimes comes with it, I always sleep the sleep of the just because my heart is pure. Shirley insists there must be a more plausible explanation.

Everyone recognizes the hoot of an owl, so almost nobody is frightened.

Almost nobody.

In the middle of the night, water flowing between and over boulders really can sound like a room full of gabby people.

Moving water may be rhythmic but not particularly musical. But tree frogs are—especially in breeding season when thousands of males are competing for female companionship.

Cicadas, crickets, and nocturnally active birds may join in as well. Among

the more musical night bird songs are the marvelous piccolo of the hermit thrush, cousin of the nightingale that sang in Berkeley Square, and the plaintive call of the whippoorwill. A barred owl duet features call and response. Hoot toot toohoo. In recent years, the population of wild turkeys has grown dramatically, and gobblers can be heard from an amazing distance.

Also heard from an amazing distance are the cries of 30,000 sandhill n

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A sandhill crane can be heard for almost 3 miles so, mathematically speaking, 30,000 can be heard for about 90,000 miles. before dawn, they all prepare to leave for breakfast in the fields. The bugle reveille of a single crane can be heard for nearly three miles. When you multiply the volume of that call by 30,000 and add in all the snow geese, ducks, and other waterfowl, you can understand why Shirley and I have never overslept at Whitewater.

All over the country, coyote choirs loosen up by singing some scales before their leaders tap them to order.

Their yip-yipping, with an occasional soprano descant, is commonplace. At the ominously named Death Valley,

a pack came right up to the campground. A ranger came by loudly proclaiming, “Get your pets under control, people!” Even in South Toledo, pet owners have found that sudden disappearances might be attributable to the little devils.

Less common, because they don’t form packs, is the high-pitched cry of the fox. It can sound like the harsh call of a raven or crow or even the demanding cry of a baby in distress.

Like coyotes, urban foxes are becoming increasingly common. Wild things make my heart sing.

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If you are Irish, think of the banshees.

If Italian, consider some of Dante’s more reprehensible souls being tortured in a lower circle of The Inferno.

Creep you out? It should. In the beams of our flashlights were two skunks locked in mortal combat, loudly cursing each other as they twisted and tumbled about. Or perhaps it was copulation. I have heard that some like it rough. As one inseparable beast with two backs, they somersaulted downhill until lost in the dark. But not silenced by it. Thankfully, they left no olfactory evidence of their vehemence—or passion.

At the other end of the audio spectrum are the rumbling double-bass voices we have often heard. Not very melodic, but basses are not expected to carry the melody. In the dark at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, there was no doubt about the identity of the singers. We had seen hundreds as, just before sunset, the bison assembled from the hillsides along the Little Missouri River. After dark, they paraded through the campground rumbling deep, deep in their massive chests.

“Umm, umm, umm! Fee, fi, fo, fum!

I smell the blood of an Englishman!”

Other creatures sing a similar song.

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beams of our flashlights were hundreds of red Christmas lights strung along the bank of Taylor Slough.

Alligator eyes. The bellowing of a bull gator is like a Harley engine that sputters a few times but won’t start.

The sonic frequency causes water to dance on the gator’s back. The deeper the rumble, the bigger the gator, so it is used to impress the ladies and discourage the competition.

We were impressed and discouraged as well when those glowing red eyes headed in our direction.

The cry of a fox can be disconcerting just because it is so difficult to recognize.

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capitalize on the ability of all kinds of night sounds to encourage huddling closer together for reassurance.

Those stories can be enhanced by a high screech like an Aztec death

As every lady bison knows, the deeper the basso profundo, the bigger the bull.

The sonic vibrations of a gator rumble make the water dance on his back. This tells the lady gators to come hither and the competition to stay away.

The gators moved, like a pack of wolves, into the increasingly narrow canal within 10 feet of the Anhinga Trail where we stood. Frogs, turtles, gars, catfish, and snakes stampeded before them as the noose tightened.

Thrashing water and the rush of gators disturbed a flock of ibises roosting in nearby pond apple trees. They protested with discontented cries somewhere between a croak and a quack with an occasional shriek thrown in. Hundreds of frogs successfully scattered before the gator onslaught, but some of them leaped straight up and came down where they did not want to be. One gator grasped a soft-shelled turtle upside down and another held a heavy-bodied brown water snake that writhed and wrapped itself around its jaws. The most common gator strategy was to chomp on fish pinned against the reeds and soft mud along the canal banks. It was a noisy, turbulent affair as discordant as a Schoenberg symphony.

The splendor of the night, like Michael Crawford in Phantom of the Opera, can be mesmerizing or terrifying. Or both. But, if you know the score, the music is simply magnificent and the price you pay for admission to the concert is just a walk in the park.

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This summer, plan a “staycation” to remember

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ummer vacation usually involves embarking on a flight or road trip to a favorite—sometimes farflung—destination to “get away from it all” and experience entirely different cultures, activities, and scenery. This summer, however, with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic complicating travel, many families are staying a little closer to home by substituting a “staycation” for the traditional family getaway.

Why choose a staycation?

A staycation is just what it sounds like—a vacation in the comfort of your own home. While that might seem like a contradiction in terms on the surface, vacationing at home offers a myriad of benefits that you simply can’t enjoy when traveling. Families who staycation don’t have to pack a thing (or backtrack when they’ve forgotten something); worry about lost luggage; wait in interminably long traffic jams or airport security lines; fret about the cleanliness of their bed linens, bedbugs, or other people’s germs in the bathroom; endure the stress of driving in unfamiliar territory; or lose any of their precious vacation time traveling to and from their destination.

You still have to plan Though staycationing requires minimal preparation, you don’t want to leave things completely to chance, either. You need to make a solid plan.

Start by actually scheduling your staycation on the calendar just as you would a traditional vacation. Decide what activities you and your family would like to include, and create an itinerary for each day.

Let co-workers and clients know that you’ll be on vacation and unavailable during that time. Make sure any unavoidable chores—such as mowing the lawn and paying the monthly bills—are finished ahead of your “departure” date so you can start relaxing and enjoying family time as soon as the alarm clock sounds that first morning.

Don’t sabotage your staycation One potential drawback to vacationing at home is that it’s very easy to get pulled off course by the

“siren song” of any career or household projects that might await you.

The home office phone rings, your emails start to pile up, you notice that cabinet door that needs fixing, and suddenly your relaxing staycation is just another work week. But remember, this is supposed to be a time to recreate and recharge your batteries with family—not an excuse to tackle additional chores.

To avoid this pitfall, turn off your computer and shut down your home office. Make sure your outgoing voice and email messages indicate that you’re on vacation. Hang a “closed” or “gone fishing” sign on your office door to help you resist the temptation to check on that “one little thing.” If you absolutely must check emails (or you just can’t bear the thought of coming back to 1,000 messages), schedule a specific time, perhaps midway through your staycation, to do so. As far as chores around the house are concerned, unless there’s an emergency, ignore them until your staycation is over.

Kick back in your own back yard The Toledo area offers enough recreational activities and daytrip opportunities to keep a family occupied and entertained for an entire staycation. However, due to the current pandemic, it’s uncertain as of this writing what will or will not be open to the general public this summer. No worries, though.

You can do a lot of relaxing and recreating right in your own home or yard.

Plan a backyard barbecue, com-

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plete with a badminton, croquet, or lawn darts tournament. If you have a swimming pool or hot tub, by all means take full advantage of it. At night, gather around a blazing fire pit to share conversation, roast marshmallows, and make s’mores. Schedule family pizza and movie nights. Do a little stargazing and see who can identify the most constellations. Or, just take some

time to lounge around the yard and garden that you’ve worked so hard to create but seldom have time to enjoy.

And, don’t forget to treat yourself and your family to a few indulgences. By staycationing, you’re saving significantly on the cost of gas and lodging, so it’s okay to pamper yourself a bit in other ways. Enjoy some of the fine dining our area has to offer via delivery, carryout, or curbside pickup. Or maybe do a little online shopping (preferably at locally owned stores) for some nice staycation “souvenirs.”

The list of possibilities goes on and on. Remember, your family staycation can be whatever you want to make of it. Just because you’re staying home doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the same benefits that you would on a conventional vacation. With a little prior planning and creativity, you can still go back to work rejuvenated and re-energized. ❦

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Creating opportunities that have the potential to reach everyone in the community is challenging, but when we’re able to see the trees through the forest by compartmentalizing and focusing efforts, the potential becomes more real.

From healthcare professionals working long hours on the frontline of the COVID-19 crisis, to first responders moving quickly to provide urgent support, to grocery store clerks, to food-processing workers standing in one spot for their entire shift so we have access to daily essentials, happy feet are the root of long-term sustainability.

Feet are often taken for granted when evaluating personal well-being, but when you make your foot health a priority, many of the lifestyle aches

and pains you’re dealing with can be reduced or even eliminated. It all starts with what type of footwear you put on, how often you change them throughout the day, and when you replace them with new ones.

The human foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments all working together to provide support, balance, and mobility. Those are a lot of moving parts. Additionally, everyone’s feet are set up a little bit differently and should be evaluated individually.

Getting fitted for the proper footwear consists of several observational and measuring steps. All of these steps are pretty basic, but it takes a trained professional to evaluate what they all mean once put together.

During a fitting at Dave’s, you’ll be asked to walk, run, or jog; stand in varying ways; and flex your feet through a few low-intensity movements. Measurements will be taken, and your existing shoes will be inspected for wear patterns before

any type of shoe is recommended and tried on for comfort. You’ll be able to walk around the store in each pair and ask any questions that arise. It may be that you simply need an insole for the type of shoe you’re already wearing. Ultimately, it’s about what feels best to you, so you shouldn’t ever feel pressured into any one choice during a fitting.

Changing shoes throughout the day is one way to maximize their life and reduce your foot fatigue. Those you’ve spent your workday in are not necessarily what you should wear around the house or while exercising. Consider a pair of soft recovery

sandals or ultra-cushioned shoes for around-the-home wear and running shoes with the right lift for your calf flexibility during your runs, walks, and cross-training routines.

Remember not to over-tighten your shoe laces; your feet need good circulation to perform at their optimal levels. Going barefoot at some points throughout the day is also a great way to stay in touch with your feet and what they might be trying to tell you.

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The goal of this virtual event is to get you outside and active daily while maintaining social distancing guidelines. Some days you may complete more miles than others, but try to do something each day and submit the results to track.

You can log miles anywhere you want from June 1st to June 30th, and we’ll track you over the course along the Maumee River. Finish your miles at your own pace and publish each leg after you complete it to display in the results and tally at the finish.

Blarney Shamrockin’ Shuffle It’s official. The Blarney Shamrockin’ Shuffle has been rescheduled for Saturday night, June 27, and is still a Guinness World Record, “Largest Kilt Race” (sports kilt), glow-party event. Come to run or walk, but come to have fun and be part of this record-breaking event. When you’re done, join the ongoing street party celebration hosted by the Blarney Irish Pub (*21 & over only). The first 2400 participants to register will receive a custom sport kilt designed specifically for this event. The Blarney Shuffle benefits the Toledo Fire Fighters Local 92 Muscular Dystrophy Foundation.

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Coping with increased parental stress during COVID-19

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ith COVID-19 (and now sum- to grandparents, babysitters, daycare mer break) keeping kids home workers, or other individuals for from school and many parents either assistance with childcare responsibilrequired to work from home or out of ities. Spending more time in isolation work altogether, families throughout with children with no opportunity our community—and, indeed, all for respite while fretting about the over the world—are experiencing economic future adds stress on top a degree of stress that most have of stress for parents. never encountered before. Many are Of course, kids are grappling with struggling to cope with confusing new feelings as this “new normal,” and it’s well. Dr. Knox states that having a significant impact loneliness and boredom on family dynamics. are the emotions kids most According to Michele commonly report. Many of Knox, PhD, a clinical psythem are also stressed and chologist at the University frustrated at having to use of Toledo Medical Center different teleconferencing and author of Clinician’s platforms for schoolwork Toolkit for Children’s Beas well as being unable to havioral Health*, research understand assignments conducted in the early yet having limited access Michele Knox, PhD weeks of the pandemic to their teachers for clarfound an increase in the ification. Plus, little kids rate of negative parent-child inter- tend to pick up on the stress level actions, higher levels of parenting exhibited by their parents. stress, as well as higher rates of harsh Quarantine can be especially discipline such as yelling at and challenging for teenagers, who are hitting children. “Now, weeks and essentially being forced to ignore weeks have passed with no end in their social and biological impersight, so the situation is likely to get atives. “Teens are genuinely comworse,” she adds. pelled to be with peers at this point Dr. Knox explains that several in their lives so they can begin to factors are contributing to this stress- develop vital social skills and build ful situation. For many parents, the relationships,” Dr. Knox says. “It biggest challenge is the greater de- can be extremely difficult for them gree of multitasking—the multiple to be prevented from doing what responsibilities they now have to their instincts are urging them to fulfill in addition to normal parent- do. Keeping them at home when ing. While grappling with financial they’re experiencing that pull to uncertainty, figuring out how to get interact with peers can lead to groceries, and handling all the other or intensify negative interactions aspects of daily living in the midst of between teens and their parents.” a pandemic, parents have suddenly During this challenging time, found themselves thrust into unex- Dr. Knox reminds parents that it’s pected roles such as teacher, behavior important to take care of themselves manager, and remote employee. Some and learn to recognize the signs of also have to worry about keeping a stress, such as increased heart rate, sick or vulnerable family member muscle tension, and headaches. It’s isolated from others. “Parents are also essential for parents to find finding they’re more frustrated and opportunities to relax and get away having more negative interactions, from stressful situations with their not just with younger kids, but also kids, which can be a simple as going with teenagers. Many who are now into another room, sitting or lying working at home report that they’re down, and taking deep breaths. highly distracted, especially by the She also emphasizes that with the constant demands and interruptions advent of telehealth technology, of young children, and feel they it’s now possible to connect with a are less-productive employees as a therapist right from the comfort of result,” she says. your own home. “Everyone needs a Furthermore, stay-at-home or- therapist at some point in their lives, ders and social distancing mean so I encourage parents to reach out that parents can’t necessarily turn for help if they feel they need it and

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before a crisis arises. Mental health resource providers are often very well versed in parenting support and helping with behavior management,” she says.

Available resources In addition to telepsychology and outpatient counseling services, there are numerous other resources to help reduce parenting stress.

One is the ACT Raising Safe Kids program developed by the American Psychological Association and focused on parents and caregivers of children from birth to age 10. Parents in the program learn to increase their own nurturing behaviors, set developmentally appropriate expectations for their children’s behavior, manage and understand their own anger, help their children learn to manage their anger, and use nonviolent discipline and positive conflict resolution.

ACT programs are offered locally at the Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center at 2460 Cherry Street in Toledo (419-292-2927) and the Children’s Resource Center at 1045 Klotz Road in Bowling Green

(crcwoodcounty.org, 419-352-7588).

A third ACT group is offered specifically for parents in the Toledo Public Schools (419-671-0834).

Dr. Knox also notes that grandparents or other relatives who are rearing children in their extended family might benefit from the Kinship Navigator Program through the Area Office on Aging of Northwest Ohio, which offers training on the technology that kids must use to complete their schoolwork while in quarantine. The program can be reached at 419-382-0624.

If there is violence or abuse in your household, or you are struggling to cope with stress or your emotions, Dr. Knox urges you to consider these resources: the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (all calls are confidential): 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453), and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A crisis counselor can also be reached by texting CONNECT to 741741. n

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Helping Children with severe emotional and behavioral health needs.

Many children and teens struggle with severe emotional troubles, such as intense anger, chronic depression and thoughts of suicide. These problems can be as debilitating as physical ailments.

The Kobacker Center at The University of Toledo Medical Center has specialized in treating the emotional needs of children and teens for more than 30 years. Our team of behavioral health professionals provides comprehensive treatment and guidance for children, teens, and their families.

We offer: • Inpatient hospitalization • Outpatient treatment

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Telehealth: a “spoonful of sugar” for patient care Still, the app provides a number of conveniences. For patients who can newer form of patient care is spend more than an hour on a visit, proving to be just what the doctor it can be a time saver. According to a ordered—especially during a global 2015 study from the American Journal pandemic. Perrysburg Family Physi- of Managed Care, patients spend an cians is among practices throughout average of 121 minutes per doctor’s the nation that have begun using the office visit, including on average 37 minutes traveling to an appointment.

Medici app for telehealth.

In addition to the time factor, According to Medici’s website, there is the out-of-pocket cost per visit, the app allows “doctors to cut costs, which averages $32. Monetary and time comply with regulations, and main- requirements aside, some patients are tain daily operations while caring unable to visit due to work and family for patients.” It also assists patients schedules or physical constraints. who may feel pressure managing Through telehealth, patients and and paying for healthcare. doctors can connect virtually, elimiDr. Catherine Carrigan spoke nating the need for travel, recently about the Medici increasing productivity app helping the practice and allowing for flexible to care for patients. She working schedules. Mobile believes the app is useful appointments are convebut acknowledged, “you nient and can take place lose the intimacy of a onealmost anywhere with a on-one visit.” Additionally, secure connection. The while the program can inapp is particularly advanterface with smartphones tageous to those living in to check items such as rural areas, providing easy a patient’s heart rate, it Dr. Catherine Carrigan access to time with doctors. cannot look for something The app also allows medical professionals to like thyroid nodules, which must be felt by the doctor during better control their work hours. That a physical exam. “There are some includes the ability to see more patients things we cannot duplicate over the in a day than in a traditional office 10.25x5_ES_Perseverance_Ad_HL_COL_520_HI.pdf 1 5/20/20 12:39 PM visit. It also minimizes wasted time internet,” she explained.

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since virtual appointments are easier for patients to attend and reduce missed, cancelled, or late appointments due to traffic or other issues.

With the coronavirus not going away soon and the Ohio legislature relaxing regulations on office visits for patients on regular medications, Dr. Carrigan believes telehealth will be a great tool, especially for older patients. “It makes the most sense for this population as they are the highest risk,” she said. She also suspects younger people will appreciate the app because “they will love the convenience of doing this.”

Telemedicine also could prove valuable for patients dealing with mental-health issues during the pandemic. “It is pretty good for our psychologist who is conducting visits on a routine basis over the internet,”

she said, adding that patients have the comfort of speaking to someone from their own home.

Dr. Carrigan encourages any patients struggling with isolation or other issues to call the office at 419872-7600 to set up a telehealth visit.

Perrysburg Family Physicians’ office, 702 Commerce Drive, is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19, they are limiting in-office visits to avoid congestion and limit exposure of vulnerable patients when possible.

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A Lesson In Perseverance.

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Healthy habits for your relationship

by Lisa Foster, LPCC, ATR

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hen you think of health and wellness, what comes to mind?

Watching what you eat or exercising three to five times a week? Focusing on self-care or practicing mindfulness and meditation? Those are just a few of the recommendations that have been touted as ways to protect our physical, mental, and emotional health.

But how do we tend to our relational health and what is it that makes a relationship healthy? Is it the absence of emotional and physical abuse or merely having a partner who is faithful? In truth, a strong relationship is shaped and sustained through the time and attention given to it each and every day. While date nights are definitely important, it really is the little things that make or break your relationship.

In his book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, Dr. John Gottman identifies the habits that seem to be present in all happy, long-lasting relationships and outlines how they can be accomplished in as little as five hours a week. If we can find 30 minutes in our day for regular exercise, surely we can do the same

for our partner. Here are a few things from Gottman’s Magic 5 Hours that will help take your relationship to the next level: Focus on the positive Nothing will kill a relationship faster than constant criticism. It is all too easy to find fault with each other when we lack a solid foundation of respect and appreciation. Give compliments, express gratitude, and constantly remind your partner (and yourself) of all the reasons you fell in love with them in the first place. If you make this your focus, you might just find there’s less to criticize.

Be a supportive listener All of us want a partner who will always have our back. When you’re venting about how ridiculous your boss is, or panicked about making a deadline, the last thing you want to hear is what you could have done differently. Instead of advice, try to ease stress by letting your partner know you can see their side and understand how they feel.

Make time for each other Go out on dates, plan surprises,

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Six hints for healthier grilling

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ummer just isn’t summer without the smoky, zesty flavor of food grilled outdoors. What’s more, when prepared and cooked properly, grilled foods can be healthy as well as delicious. Here are six healthy-grilling tips that every “grillmeister” should be familiar with:

in this regard because it reduces the dripping of fat that causes flare-ups as well as the smoke created when fat burns, which is also known to deposit carcinogenic chemicals on meat. If you do end up overcooking your meat, try to cut away any charred portions before serving.

#1 Choose healthier cuts Healthy barbecuing begins with healthy meats. Think marinated white-meat poultry; fish steaks or filets; and leaner cuts of beef, such as tenderloin, flank, or sirloin. Use lean or extra-lean ground beef to make burgers (grill them over medium heat, rather than high, to retain the juices). Or, opt for healthier turkey—or even bison—burgers instead of beef.

Be sure to trim visible fat from meats and remove poultry skin before grilling.

Sure, you could leave that chicken skin on until you’re ready to partake at the picnic table, but then you’ll lose any flavorful marinade or rub that you might have applied while grilling the chicken.

#4 Use healthy marinades Not only is marinating a great way to add flavor and complexity to your grilled foods, but it can also help prevent the formation of carcinogens on meats. Keep in mind, however, that not all marinades and sauces are created equal when it comes to nutrition. Choose spice- or citrus-based marinades as well as heart-healthy monounsaturated oils, such as olive oil. Be careful not to get carried away with the sweet stuff, such as brown sugar and molasses, which can really boost the caloric value of grilled foods as well as promote burning when used over high heat.

#2 Watch your meat serving sizes Your eyes may tell you that you’re hungry enough to eat a half-pound burger or 16-ounce steak, but your stomach—and eventually your waistline—will pay a price for such an indulgence. Limit your burger patties to a quarter pound and your steaks to around three or four ounces. If you’re grilling brats or sausages, consider cutting them in half lengthwise before serving. Not only will that reduce their calorie and fat content by half, but they’ll also fit better on the bun. #3 Don’t char your food According to the National Cancer Institute, when meats are charred over high heat, certain cancer-causing chemicals—specifically heterocyclic amines (HCA) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)—are created and deposited on the meat. So, it’s important to avoid overcooking and flare-ups. Trimming excess fat is helpful

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#5 Don’t make it all about meat The barbecue grill is a much more versatile tool than we tend to think.

While meats definitely taste better when grilled, the same can be said for many veggies—such as potatoes, zucchini, peppers, asparagus, mushrooms, onions, eggplant, and, of course, sweet corn—when they’re caramelized to perfection.

Think fruits aren’t fit for the barbecue grill? Think again! Apples, bananas, mangos, pineapple, coconut, pears, peaches, and plums are just a sampling of the fruits that are right at home on the grill. You can even grill firm-fleshed melons if the mood takes you. #6 Don’t forget food safety Just because you’re cooking in the great outdoors doesn’t mean you can throw caution to the wind with respect to food safety. The same basic precautions that apply when cooking in the kitchen also apply to n

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n body’s perfect I think I can: reflections on pandemic life

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found the best coping mechanism for my stay-at-home time while I was sanitizing a plaque on my wall.

It was a round pewter plaque with a train engine in the middle, surrounded by the words I think I can.

That phrase is the famous quote inspired by the children’s book The Little Engine That Could, an American fairytale published in 1930. In the tale, a long train must be pulled over a high mountain after its engine breaks down.

Larger engines are asked to pull the train; for various reasons they refuse. The request is sent to a small engine, who agrees to try. The engine succeeds in pulling the train over the mountain while repeating its motto: “I-think-I-can.” The story is used to teach children the value of optimism and hard work.

The little engine struggles up the steep slope, and when he reaches the top, his words change to: “I- thoughtI-could!” His challenge was getting up to the mountain top despite the fact that he was a small engine. My mom used to read this book to us as kids, and we really liked it.

I think that my challenge getting up this pandemic mountain was the middle of the trip, the space between the start at the bottom to the end at the top. It was the movement in between, the middle time, that needed my determination and perseverance.

When the stay-at-home directive came out, I didn’t realize the serious implications of the virus. I rested, did some reading, cooked, cleaned, and did all the office work I could do at home. This No-Schedule day got old fast. I knew I had to look at my day and make a list of things to help me arrive at and prepare for the time when I would re-enter the world.

I made little schedules to keep me going up the mountain. Sometimes the schedules were pretty laughable: cook something for supper, clean kitchen drawer, call two people, check

on non-perishable food expiration dates. My world was small, but It was a start to move from the middle part of my journey up to the top.

I added a more interior, or spiritual, item to my schedule. It included dealing with my losses. It took me a while to identify this point, but I did. Sometimes losses are not too significant, like when a favorite TV show ends, a neighbor moves out of state, or even when a hair product is discontinued.

My losses were not big, and I knew I would live through this social distancing at home, just like people all over Ohio, Michigan, and the world. We all have been challenged with staying at home; job and income loss; being deprived of special life occasions such as weddings, graduations, sports seasons, vacations, and religious services; and shortages of items such as disinfectant wipes and, of course, toilet paper!

We grieve the loss of events of everyday life we might not even think about. After a while at home, other losses become evident: driving to a grocery store, restaurant, or salon; working out at the gym; and attending medical and dental appointments—something we might have formerly considered an interruption in our lives.

I kept thinking about singer Joni Mitchell’s words: “Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone?”

We knew we could get through this time of seeming boredom, badhair days, and massive carbohydrate consumption. But what helps us cope?

Looking inward can help. Placing what is happening in perspective might work. We can write down or remind ourselves that this time will end, that just as we did not expect this pandemic to occur, we can hope for a vaccine, an upswing in the economy, and life slowly welcoming us back in whatever way it can. n

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nature hike, camping trip, picnic, or casual stroll through your favorite local park can be a pleasant, invigorating experience that puts you in touch with the great outdoors. Of course, such activities can also put you “in touch” with some critters you’d do well to avoid—such as ticks.

Ticks are tiny arachnids (relatives of spiders and mites) that feed on the blood of warm-blooded animals, including humans. If that weren’t ghoulish enough, ticks are also known carriers of a variety of nasty diseases, such as lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, babesiosis, human granulocytic ehrlichiosis, and other hard-to-pronounce ailments. Though only a small percentage of ticks are disease carriers, it’s wise to take precautions to protect yourself and your family from these little bloodsuckers whenever you’re spending time in “tick country.”

What exactly constitutes tick country? Cool, moist wooded areas with thick underbrush and areas with tall grass are some of their favorite haunts. They are also encountered at the edges of wooded areas adjacent to lawns or fields. Manicured lawns, on the other hand, usually do not harbor ticks as they lack sufficient

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Timely tips for defeating ticks humidity for these arachnids. Ticks can also find their way into areas of human habitation aboard the family pet or to areas surrounding bird baths and feeders aboard our fine feathered friends.

Contrary to popular misconception, ticks do not fly, jump, or drop onto people from trees. They do, however, lie in wait on vegetation and grasp on to an animal or person that happens to brush by. Once they’ve grabbed on to a suitable host, they painlessly sink their mouthparts into the skin and begin to feed on blood. After feeding to the point of engorgement (during which they may swell to several times their original size), they eventually drop off.

To avoid contact with ticks and their potentially infectious feeding habits, take the following precautions: • When venturing into tick habitat, use an insect repellent containing DEET (for the skin or clothing) or permethrin (for treating clothing, but not skin). Note: before applying any repellent to a young child’s skin or clothing, make sure it is labeled as safe for use on children.

• Wear long pants and a longsleeve shirt, and tuck your pant legs into your boots or socks.

• Wear bright-colored clothes so ticks stand out better.

• When walking through wooded areas, stick to the center of a cleared path and avoid contact with tall grass or other vegetation.

• Use the buddy system to inspect each other thoroughly for ticks, including the hair and any skin folds, after spending time outdoors. Of course, any family pet that spends time

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outdoors should get the once over, too. Remember, some ticks can be as small as a poppy seed and may not be easy to spot.

If a tick has attached itself to you or a member of your family, the sooner you find and remove it, the better—especially from the standpoint of lyme disease transmission. That’s because the longer an infected tick is allowed to feed, the greater your chances of contracting the disease.

To remove a feeding tick, grasp it as close to the skin as possible with fine-point tweezers and pull it straight out. Do not twist, squeeze, or crush the tick in the process, or you risk introducing infected body fluids into the attachment site.

After removing the tick, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly and disinfect the attachment site and tweezers.

It’s a good idea to place the tick in a vial or plastic bag—labeled with the victim’s name, the date, and the location on the body where the bite occurred—and store it in a refrigerator. If any physical symptoms should arise in the following days or weeks, such as a rash, severe headache, flulike symptoms, muscle weakness, or paralysis, the tick could be useful in making a diagnosis. Be sure to seek prompt medical attention if any physical symptoms occur following a tick bite, if the tick is buried too deep in the skin to remove safely, or if you’ve been bitten by a tick in an area where lyme disease is known to be prevalent. ❦

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I usually deal with all aspects of my life with my faith and daily prayer and reflection, speaking with family and friends, and, recently, virtual church services. I saw my prayer shift from prayer centered on people I know and love to being fearful that any of us could be diagnosed with the coronavirus and perhaps even die. I thought about dire outcomes, breathed deeply, and remembered What a friend with MS (multiple sclerosis) used to say: “What we think will happen usually never does.”

I felt a loss of maintaining my health. Many appointments were postponed—my primary-care physician, my dentist, and two other medical specialists. I knew those checkups would help keep me healthy. Before we became quarantined, I was about to begin a physical-therapy program to strengthen my already-weakened mobility skills. I did not want my health compromised any more. But that is on hold. It seems ironic: all the medical appointments that seemed like interruptions in my daily life were activities I now missed. Not as much as getting my haircut, but they were missed.

My job is working with The Sisters of St. Francis Associates—Christian women and men who learned about our Franciscan Sisters and joined them for prayer, social gatherings, and special programs that support our ministries like Bethany House, Sophia Counseling Center, the Labre Project, etc. We had to cancel five different events. That meant a loss of help to people who needed food, support, or other resources in their lives.

So, whenever this ends, we will get through the middle part of our journey. The middle ride up the mountain is not too glamorous. It is mixed with moving past our losses yet feeling gratitude for what we do have—friends, some food (peanut butter and eggs are fine), and a place to stay.

We have to remember that our losses and gratitude can coexist. We have to remind ourselves, “I thought I could.”

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You can’t save what you don’t have

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hether you’re retired or working, do you really know where you spend your money? This is an increasingly important question today as more people are helping not only their children, but also their grandchildren. This may also be at the expense of their own retirement.

Having a financial plan can help guide your decisions now and in the years to come.

Ongoing tracking of your expenses, like stepping on the scale, provides a reality check. The more we consciously focus on our spending, the more likely it is that we will not overspend.

Like exercising or dieting, we know tracking expenses is good for us but can be hard to do consistently.

Not all planners agree that tracking

expenses in general is enough. Many people who are asked to track all their expenses discover their estimate of money left for saving or investing is frequently off because they often exclude unusual expenditures and average the balance. The focus of some financial plans is on having individuals set up automatic billpay and meet specific savings goals through monthly automatic deposits.

The budgeting then usually falls in line accordingly.

Today, a growing number of largely free online tools are available to help you track your expenses. Companies such as Mint.com can import and aggregate data from your credit card, bank, and brokerage accounts.

They break down your spending into

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categories, such as dining and vacation.

Some programs can even track specific items such as how much you spend on coffee. However, these online tools only provide a fraction of the guidance an advisor can give you. So, incorporating both into your overall financial plan may be the most beneficial. Once you know where your money is going, identifying cuts that can make a real difference becomes easier.

You may want to strongly consider having a monthly meeting with your spouse. If you are not married, a trusted confidant is an option. This meeting should include reviewing where you have been spending money and anticipated expenditures, both short- and long-term. It could lead to some very interesting conversations.

Having both parties involved, discussing goals and objectives, where you are today and where you want to be in the future, can be helpful.

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early on before they become a problem. Even though they’re responsible adults, men often need lots of encouragement to do this or even someone to make the appointment for them. In addition, men need to know their family history and discuss it with their physician, which means having open and honest discussions with parents and siblings.

Perhaps the best way to encourage the men in your life to adopt healthier habits is to set an example by making healthy choices yourself.

So, this Father’s Day, why not remind Dad to take some steps to be healthier and assure him he doesn’t have to do it alone? Let him know he’s special in so many ways, and show him that you care about both his mental and physical health. Getting started could be as simple as teaching him how to use the health app on his phone. Plan to do something fun and active—even if it’s something indoors such as a competitive game of table tennis or a one-hour yoga session. For your Father’s Day feast, create a healthy meal on the grill of salmon, tenderloin, or chicken, and serve it with plenty of assorted vegetables and fruit for dessert.

Let’s encourage dads everywhere to pay special attention to their own health and nutrition needs. Have a happy, healthy Father’s Day! Laurie Syring, RD/LD, is Clinical Nutrition Manager at ProMedica Flower Hospital. ❦ We love feedback. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

Take the sting out of insect allergies

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ecoming the target of a stinging insect is painful and unpleasant under the best of circumstances.

However, for people who are allergic to insect venom, a simple sting that would cause nothing more than localized pain, redness, and swelling in most people can cause a severe or even life-threatening reaction.

In fact, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), it has been estimated that insect stings cause potentially life-threatening allergic reactions in 0.4%-0.8% of children and 3% of adults, and each year insect sting anaphylaxis causes at least 90-100 deaths.

The good news is, with the right treatment and avoidance strategy, insect allergies can be managed effectively and the risk of experiencing a severe reaction can be greatly reduced.

Insect allergy symptoms An allergic reaction to an insect sting might include one or more of the following symptoms: • Hives, itching, and swelling in areas other than the sting site • Abdominal cramping, vomiting, intense nausea, or diarrhea • Tightness in the chest and difficulty breathing • Hoarse voice, swelling of the tongue or throat, or difficulty swallowing.

Life-threatening anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is a much more severe allergic reaction that can occur after an insect sting, often within minutes.

This condition can be rapidly fatal and should be considered a medical emergency.

The ACAAI notes that anaphylaxis causes dizziness or a sharp drop in blood pressure and can lead to loss of consciousness or cardiac arrest. Anyone who gets stung and experiences symptoms of anaphylaxis should immediately inject epinephrine (an epinephrine auto-injector should be kept close at hand if there is a known insect allergy) and call 911 to summon emergency care.

Insect allergy culprits In our area, four types of stinging insects are the biggest troublemakers: honeybees, wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets. In the southern US, you need to add fire ants to that list.

Though Northwest Ohioans don’t need to worry about fire ants here at home, they certainly can encounter them when traveling to warmer regions.

An ounce of prevention The first line of defense against insect stings—whether you’re allergic or not—is avoidance of the culprits.

If you spot a stinging insect, stay calm and quiet and slowly move away. Also, avoid wearing brightly colored clothing and perfumes, including sweet-smelling soaps, lotions, and shampoos; use caution when cooking or eating outdoors and when drinking sweet beverages such as soda or juice; wear closed-toe footwear (some stinging insects make nests in the ground); and avoid loose-fitting garments that can trap stinging insects against your body and lead to multiple stings.

People with known insect allergies should take steps to protect themselves when they travel as well. This includes packing their auto-injectable epinephrine as well as any other medications their doctor has prescribed to help manage their allergy symptoms, such as antihistamines and a rescue inhaler. Also, it’s vital for people with a known severe insect allergy to learn how to use an epinephrine auto-injector before they actually need it. The time to read the instructions for one of these devices is not in the middle of an anaphylactic reaction.

See your allergist If you suspect you have an insect allergy, it’s a good idea to make an appointment with an allergist for an evaluation. He or she can perform testing to determine which types of insect venom you’re sensitive to, get you started on an appropriate treatment plan and avoidance strategy, and provide training on the proper use of an epinephrine auto-injector if necessary. Your allergist can also discuss with you the option of gradual desensitization through insect venom immunotherapy. This treatment approach involves administering a series of shots containing minute amounts of venom over time so the patient develops a tolerance and either won’t react to future stings or will experience only a minor reaction if stung.

The bottom line is, if you’ve ever had a severe reaction to an insect sting, you should see your allergist promptly for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. Insect allergies can be very serious, but they’re also very manageable with proper care. ❦

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Tornado watch or warning: What’s the difference?

Though we already have enough on our plates with the COVID-19 pandemic, peak tornado season is underway in our area, so we need to be alert to weather forecasts and familiarize ourselves with the terminology meteorologists use, such as “tornado watch” and “tornado warning.”

A tornado watch is posted when conditions are right for a tornado to develop.

This is a good time to make sure all of your emergency supplies are present in the room you plan to shelter in, stay tuned to local weather broadcasts or a weather-alert radio for updates, and review with your family what to do in the event of a tornado. A tornado warning indicates that a tornado has actually been sighted by storm spotters or detected by weather radar—and that means you and your family should seek shelter immediately.

Our local meteorologists keep us pretty well informed of severe weather developments, but it’s important to be able to recognize potential tornado warning signs. They include: • Low, dark clouds with a sickly, greenish caste • Fast-moving or rotating clouds • Whirling dust or debris beneath a cloud base • Hail • A thunderstorm followed by a strange calm • A visible funnel cloud • A loud, continuous roaring sound, likened to a jet or locomotive.

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accordingly is making a significant difference in outcomes. Of course, none of these advances would have been possible without clinical research. “We owe all these advances and all our new-and-improved standards of treatment to women who chose to participate in breast cancer clinical trials,” Dr. Hadziahmetovic states.

The nature of breast cancer survivorship has also changed markedly thanks to advances in treatment and technology. “More and more women are living long-term with their breast cancer in remission and their care team doing surveillance so they can step in immediately in case of recurrence. So now we want our patients not just to be survivors, but ‘survivor-thrivers.’

To help them achieve that goal, we teach them how to improve their overall health and reduce the risk of the disease coming back. Some of the things patients can do to play an active role in their care and well-being include maintaining a healthy body weight, exercising regularly, and restricting alcohol intake. Essentially, we’re empowering women to be active participants in their own care to further reduce the risk of their breast cancer recurring or developing other health issues as they get older.”

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: I need some help with my mom’s cell phone. She is having trouble hearing using the cell phone, and she now wears hearing aids along with a mask to protect her from the pandemic.

She doesn’t have a smartphone, so we aren’t able to be wireless. I was told by the audiologist what we could do, and, honestly, I was overwhelmed with trying to keep her safe. Could you please review cell phone use with hearing aids for those who don’t want a smartphone?

It is beneficial for those who don’t have smartphones to use hearing-aid-compatible accessories for many reasons. One benefit is you don’t have to worry about the distance between the hearing aid and phone, which decreases the ability for feedback to occur. Also, you have the benefit of using the cell phone hands-free, just like those who use smartphones.

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: Sure! I know many people have the same question, and this is more important than ever with many of us unable to go out and about as we could before the coronavirus epidemic. I’ll be happy to list the cell phone accessories for the hearing aids.

First of all, the FCC now requires that cell phones be compatible for hearing aids and meet strict guidelines to make it easier for hearing aid users to have a better experience with cell phones. The accessories and devices that connect to the phones can make the phones even more compatible with the hearing aids.

Most of the hearing aids have telecoils, and a number of cell phones are compatible and able to connect through the telecoil. The telecoil is available in over half the hearing aids, which makes it easier to connect to assistive devices such as Bluetooth accessories, which are then able to send a signal to the telecoil through such things as a neckloop or earhook silhouette. The neckloop is a wire that connects to the hearing aid and is worn around the neck to the telecoil.

The neckloop generates a magnetic signal and is amplified through the hearing aid via the telecoil. The earhook silhouette is almost like the neckloop in that it is also able to create the magnetic signal that is recognized by the telecoil of the hearing aid, but instead of wearing a neckloop, it hooks over the ear.

Having said all this, I would encourage your mom to invest in the new technology of a smartphone.

The advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Not only are you able to speak hands-free and hear in stereo, but you can also adjust the volume of the hearing aids, change the direction of the hearing aid microphones, or even stream books on tape or music directly into the hearing aids.

We have learned a lot during this pandemic. It’s vital to stay connected, and we’re increasingly using telemedicine to communicate with healthcare professionals, making it even more important to stay up to date on our cell phone abilities.

Stay strong, safe, and healthy, and please feel free to contact our office with any questions or concerns. We are ready to serve your needs and have implemented measures to protect against the coronavirus.

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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The Devil and Mrs. Jones Part 4 Mrs. Jones goes to assisted living

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rs. Jones was doing well at home but has decided she needs a more supportive living environment. She and her family discuss options, and assisted living seems to be the next step.

Typically, we see assisted living (AL) as the next, least restrictive alternative for someone who needs a little more assistance but wants to retain some independence. Assisted-living environments are governed and regulated by state authorities, but to a lesser degree than a nursing home. Mrs. Jones will be getting her own apartment.

Making the decision to move out of her independent home is a difficult one. Assisted living can ease the transition by providing Mrs. Jones with her own apartment, allowing her to retain her own furniture and belongings, and providing access to nursing care and assistance should she need such help.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, access to long-term-care facilities has been suspended for those who aren’t employees or essential workers. This posed difficulty when Mrs. Jones was seeking out an AL facility and weighing her options. Mrs. Jones and her family utilized Ombudsman services for “selection assistance” to gather information on each facility they were considering. While it is recommended to make visits to facilities you and your family are interested in, the ability to do so at this time is difficult. As such, in lieu of being able to make a physical visit with her family, the facilities that Mrs. Jones was interested in set up virtual visits in order to allow her to make observations and educated decisions about next steps. Through this process, Mrs. Jones was able to determine which AL facility was most appropriate for her moving forward.

The pandemic has also complicated move-in and admission. While Mrs. Jones will be private pay, as is the case with most AL residents, she still is subject to the admission requirements.

Additionally, many ALs are requiring

negative COVID-19 tests and quarantine upon admission. This move will be a struggle as support from family and friends while transitioning to a new living arrangement will look different than in typical circumstances. Mrs. Jones will be quarantined to her room and not be able to explore her new home for a period of 14 days. She will also not have the ability to have her family stop in and see how she is doing.

As a response, the facility to which she is moving has established a protocol to set up and facilitate virtual visits with family and friends. While nothing can replace the in-person interaction between family, friends, and loved ones, this is at least a way for family to support Mrs. Jones.

During these difficult times, it is important to continue to advocate for your loved ones even if you can’t be with them physically. Whether in a nursing home, assisted living, or their own home, individuals can benefit greatly from video calls and conferencing to keep in touch with family. If your loved one is in a setting where you can’t visit them regularly, it is important to reach out to the facility to determine what they have in place to engage residents virtually.

As always, if you have trouble with these requests, it is important to reach out to the Ombudsman Program (419-259-2891) in order to discuss advocacy options and best practices.

These times are unprecedented, and we must all work together to engage our older family and friends who may be isolated to continue to maintain consistent contact. While the COVID-19 response in long-term care is ever changing and fluid, it's important to develop a supportive network that you can rely on, as we don’t know what challenges and opportunities each day will bring.

Next month, we will discuss how Mrs. Jones can utilize Ombudsman services while in her new facility and in quarantine. Remember to be present, reach out, and stay hopeful.

Please reach out to the Ombudsman with any questions and concerns, and we will be happy to assist you.

Chris Stieben is Director of the ABLE Long-Term-Care-Ombudsman Program, which can be reached at 419-259-2891 (http://ombudsman.ablelaw.org). ❦

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Have you heard about teleaudiology?

by Dianna Randolph, AuD, CCC-A

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ith technology increasing every day and the use of smartphones becoming more prevalent, remote health, or telehealth, is becoming more useful and easier than ever.

Especially in the age of social distancing, telehealth is very much in need. The American Academy of Audiology reports that 77 million people in the United States live in a designated health-professional-shortage area, with 62 percent in rural areas and 31 percent in non-rural areas (Health Resources and Services Administration, 2019). Shortages in healthcare professionals prevent access to timely care. Access limits are further exacerbated by a lack of basic insurance coverage (Institute of Medicine, 2009).

Telehealth, or the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another through electronic communications to improve a pa-

tient’s health (American Telemedicine Association), is a powerful tool for delivering cost-effective access to state-of-the-art medical expertise.

Telehealth is not a separate specialty but a method for delivering health care. If implemented well, it can be the great equalizer in access to medical care across the population.

(Audiology Today, March/April 2020) Telehealth is not only for physicians. More and more, it’s being used for audiological needs. The Veterans Administration has been using teleaudiology for a long time due to the shortage of audiologists needed to care for veterans with hearing loss, hearing aids, and tinnitus. Also, teleaudiology is used for veterans who do not have local audiological care. Some can go to their local VA clinic and have a remote appointment with an off-site audiologist. For these remote appointments, a trained technician serves as the “hands” of the off-site audiologist. All testing,

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hearing aid fitting, verification, and follow-up can be done using a webcam and microphone, and all the testing equipment is housed on one large, portable cart.

Telehealth and teleaudiology have also been used in rural Alaska where there is not much of a road system and travel from city to city involves an airplane ride. Because Alaska is so medically underserved, many rely on telehealth to see their healthcare provider. Alaska built a robust telehealth-networked solution to improve access to care. One of the largest telehealth endeavors in the world is the Alaska Federal Healthcare Access Network (AFHCAN), the primary telehealth solution in Alaska since its implementation in 2001.

How can teleaudiology be done locally? Here in Northwest Ohio, we don’t have the issues that rural Alaskans may have, but there are some instances in which remote care can be utilized. In our office, we are starting to incorporate remote hearing aid adjustments with some patients. We have found this very useful for patients who have issues in a certain listening situation that just can’t be replicated in the office.

It could be their work area, a favorite restaurant, a place of worship, or even in their car. Also, we have patients who live in another part of the country for half the year and may need an adjustment to their hearing aid while they’re gone.

So how does this work? With certain hearing aids and using the patient’s smartphone, we can connect to the patient’s hearing aids and push

changes to their hearing aids. For example, if they have trouble hearing at work, we can schedule a “virtual appointment” with the patient while they are at work so we can make real time changes to their hearing aids to help solve their issues. The same applies to a favorite restaurant or place of worship.

But there are some limitations to this. Not all hearing aids have this capability, and not all smartphones are compatible with this technology.

Also, only adjustments to the hearing aids can be made; actual repairs cannot be done. In some cases, a Wi-Fi connection is necessary for the remote programming to work.

Finally, if the patient is not too savvy at using their smartphone, connecting may be more difficult.

If you would like more information on this technology with hearing aids, please contact our office and speak to one of our audiologists. We will be more than happy to inform you on the latest technology. We can also schedule you for a demonstration in our office.

More and more hearing aids that are coming out on the market are incorporating this technology. This will save the patients repeated trips to the office and save the audiologist or physician time. Telehealth is very helpful for patients who cannot leave their home, have transportation issues, or are too sick to leave the home. During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has made it possible for people to get health care without leaving their home and risking spreading the virus. As the technology becomes more available, I believe more and more healthcare Answers to crossword from page 19 providers will offer telehealth to treat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 their patients.

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To-die-for Maui Chili

by Jeff Kurtz

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can generally take or leave chili.

Too many chili recipes are long on habanero-induced heat while lacking any true complexity of flavor.

Don’t get me wrong; I don’t mind a little kick in my food, but I can do without tongue-scalding heat that leaves me gagging and desperately searching for any available liquid to put out the flames. Besides, chili usually contains one of my least favorite food items—beans.

So, when my wife’s sister and her husband invited us to participate in their annual Central Ohio Invitational Chili Cook-off (COICC) a few years ago, we decided we wanted to try something a bit different, something unconventional. I began scouring the internet for unusual chili recipes and happened upon one called Maui Chili, created by Mickey Steinborn, which really piqued my interest.

The primary component of Steinborn’s Maui Chili is chicken, rather than beef, and several of the ingredients intrigued me right away—pineapple, honey, ginger root, and beer. That’s right, beer!

Finally a chili recipe I can get on board with! Best of all, from my perspective, not a single bean makes its way into the mix.

The final product is difficult to define. You really have to taste it to appreciate it. But, suffice it to say, Maui Chili is the perfect blend of sweet, hot, and chunky goodness.

There’s plenty of kick to it, but the heat never overwhelms the complex mélange of flavors—nor the sampler’s taste buds. Also, its consistency is more thick and pasty than one might expect from a chili. You can literally eat it with a fork.

The original recipe makes 5 gallons of Maui Chili, so we decided to cut it in half. Even at that, we still had plenty for everyone to sample at the COICC as well as enough leftovers to support several consecutive days of feasting at home.

So, with no further ado, here is the rather sizeable list of ingredients for this delectable chili as we prepared it (we made a few modest alterations from the original based on the availability of ingredients):

• 4 lbs. skinless, boneless chicken breast, bite-size chunks • 1 bottle of amber-colored beer • 4 to 6 ounces water (yep, you read that right—don’t overdo the water!)

• 3 bell peppers (colors of your choice), cut into large pieces, seeds and pulp removed • 2 heads of garlic (can substitute minced garlic) • 1½ to 2 Tbs. fresh shredded ginger root • 3 sweet onions, chopped in large pieces • ½ fresh pineapple, cut into large chunks (we used a whole pre-cored pineapple) • 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks • 3 to 4 jalapeno peppers, chopped, seeds and all • 4 stalks celery, chopped (the original recipe calls for lovage, but we couldn’t find any) • ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, leave out the stems • 1 cup fresh oregano, chopped • ¼ cup fresh thyme, chopped • 1 cup of chili powder, add as you cook • 3 tsp. cayenne pepper • 4 Tbs. cumin, add approx. 1 tsp. at a time • 1/8 cup light soy sauce • 1½ Tbs. sea salt • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce • 7 ounces of whole, peeled tomatoes • 14 ounces stewed, chopped tomatoes • 2 6-ounce cans tomato paste • ½ cup honey • 4 bay leaves • 1 cup yellow corn meal, added 1 Tbs. at a time to thicken • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil The last ingredient on the list—the olive oil—should be the first added to the chili pot. Allow it to heat up and then begin adding the other ingredients. We started with the tomato-based ingredients, followed them with the onions and the various herbs and spices, and then added the remaining ingredients in no particular order. Before adding the chicken, we cooked it in a little olive oil and minced garlic in a separate

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Pandemic part of Mercy College history hen the Sisters of Mercy came to Toledo 102 years ago, in the midst of the Spanish Flu pandemic and countless challenges, they recognized the importance of preparing healthcare providers and began the Mercy School of Nursing while simultaneously starting a hospital. At that time, the demand for healthcare workers was as apparent as it is today.

Mercy College of Ohio has been meeting this need for over 100 years.

The transition to a college was made in 1993, and Mercy has since expanded to offer healthcare programs at the certificate, associate, bachelor ’s, and master ’s level in nursing and a wide array of allied health options both on campus and online. Generations of Mercy College graduates are now on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Healthcare higher education has always required rapid change, and that has been especially true this semester,” Dr. Bates adds.

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skillet. Total cooking time is about 2½ hours.

You can substitute dry spices and canned pineapple for the fresh ingredients, but in my humble opinion, it was well worth the extra effort to use fresh. Also, if you want to tone down the heat a bit, you can cut back on the cayenne pepper and jalapenos.

Just add them to taste.

When it’s time to serve the chili, be sure to put out a bowl of chopped sweet onions and some shredded Monterey Jack cheese for your guests to sprinkle on top of the chili if they so desire. Steinborn also notes that his Maui Chili is good served over steamed rice or pasta.

If you’d like to see the original

recipe and read the story behind Mickey Steinborn’s Maui Chili recipe, check out his website at www. mauichili.com.

How did our version of Maui Chili fare at the COICC, where it competed against nine other chili recipes? It won the “Best in Show” and “Best Kick” categories and came in a close second in the “Most Creative” category. So, why am I giving away the recipe for such a crowd-pleasing chili rather than keeping it all to myself?

Well, it’s just too good to keep secret!

Jeff Kurtz is the editor of Healthy Living News. ❦ Healthy Living News | June 2020 27

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UToledo installs new solar array on Health Science Campus

Spiritually Speaking Coming to closure

by Sister Mary Thill

In public health, we often use some variation of— “before, everything you do for a disaster seems alarmist, and after, everything seems inadequate.”

That is the nature of the work.

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new 2.3-acre, 332-kilowatt solar array on Health Science Campus is expected to save The University of Toledo nearly $30,000 a year while increasing the amount of renewable energy powering the University. The HSC Tech Park Solar Field is located off Arlington Avenue along Main Technology Drive near the Facilities Support Building.

First Solar, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of solar cells and a company that originated in UToledo laboratories, donated 365 kilowatts of its Series 5 modules to the University in 2017, valued at $192,000. Approximately 10% of the donated modules are being reserved for maintenance.

A senior design team made up of UToledo students studying mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering worked with UToledo Facilities and Construction to identify the site and prepared construction engineering drawings with assistance from JDRM Engineering. The UToledo Student Green Fund approved spending $350,000 to cover the costs to install the array. The construction contract was awarded to Solscient Energy LLC after a public bidding of the project. The projected electrical production over the 25-year life of the system will be more than $700,000, enough to power about 60 homes annually.

“The University of Toledo continues to reduce its carbon footprint and strengthen its commitment to a clean energy future,” said Dr. Randy Ellingson, professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

“Thanks to First Solar ’s generous donation of modules and UToledo working to keep costs down, the

array will produce some of the lowest cost solar energy in the state of Ohio. We are excited to connect our students to these solar projects.

They gain valuable experience with this fast-growing energy technology that generates carbon-free electricity directly from sunlight.”

Based on avoided combustion of fossil fuels, the array will prevent the release of approximately 6 million kilograms of carbon dioxide while generating approximately 10.5 gigawatt hours of clean electricity for Health Science Campus. A portion of the value of the electricity generated will go to a fund for use on future renewable energy projects.

Building on a more than 30-year history advancing solar technology to power the world using clean energy, UToledo researchers are pushing the performance of solar cells to levels never before reached.

Last year, the U.S. Department of Energy awarded UToledo $4.5 million to develop the next-generation solar panel by bringing a new, ultra-high-efficiency material called perovskites to the consumer market.

The U.S. Air Force also awarded UToledo physicists $7.4 million to develop solar technology that is lightweight, flexible, highly efficient, and durable in space so it can provide power for space vehicles using sunlight.

Plus, the U.S. Department of Energy last year awarded UToledo physicists $750,000 to improve the production of hydrogen as fuel, using clean energy—solar power—to split the water molecule and create clean energy—hydrogen fuel. ❦

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very once in a while I find myself thinking about how what is happening in the world today may actually be the unfolding of things that were emerging long before the coronavirus was recognized for the pandemic it has become.

It seems to me that we definitely had weaknesses in physical, mental, social, financial, and spiritual institutions and systems. The challenges proposed by the virus certainly expanded our view of these weaknesses and, in some areas, blew them up and out of proportion, making solutions almost impossible.

I am acutely aware of how responsible each of us is to act for the common good and to give up our “me, myself, and I” attitude during this critical time and do some hard thinking about just how that attitude will serve us in the future.

As I watch the reports about the numbers of people having the virus, not to mention our not knowing how many have it but don’t know it yet, I face a dilemma each day. I wonder whether I should go out shopping for my friend, go to the doctor with my physical problems, or stay home and be safe.

How does one make a responsible decision these days? Keeping a safe social distance from others, wearing a mask, washing my hands, and not gathering in groups larger than ten people have been the guidelines in use where I live. Rather than get too upset about how iffy all this is, I just do what I feel is right for those around me and hope and pray for the best.

I’m not surprised that so many of our weaknesses have come to light with the effect that the virus has had on our society and in our world. It is sad to think that the most vulnerable—the poor, minorities, and our elders—are the most impacted by this pandemic. Why this is so is evident because for many years, they have been the populations most underserved and ignored by us. I also remember that every once in a while there would be some exposure in the media about the horrid conditions in food production in our

A life coming to closure can provide a profound and sacred lesson in how to live. + Barbara Coombs Lee, nurse, physician assistant, lawyer country. Workers in some industries have called attention to inhumane conditions in the workplace over and over again. Even some of our newer technology industries are impacted by this lack of safety, respect, and dignity in the workplace. Will this increased awareness make things different in the future? Only time will tell.

What gives me great hope these days are those many people among us who are giving their all to keep us safe, to care for the sick and the dying, and to get supplies and food to so many in need. I also find hope in the many parents who are doing the best they can to keep their families together in this challenging time.

I wonder if we ever realized just how precious parents, teachers, doctors, nurses, healthcare workers of every kind, truck drivers, PPE manufacturers, and politicians are in the grand scheme of things. We all have a job to do to continue on this journey with the coronavirus and come out of it being willing to commit to a new normal, a normal where all are treated with the respect and dignity that we have had the privilege of seeing during this most magnificent challenge. May this opportunity to see our world in new and creative ways help us to bring all this to n

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the barbecue grill.

For example, be sure to keep raw meats refrigerated or in a cooler until you’re ready to grill them. All marinating should be done in the refrigerator, not on the kitchen counter or at grill-side. If you plan to apply some of the marinade to the meat once it’s been cooked, be sure to set aside a separate portion expressly for this purpose. Never reuse marinade that has been holding raw meat, poultry, or seafood on cooked food bound for the table—unless you boil it first to kill any potentially harmful bacteria.

Also, never use utensils, dishes, or containers that have held or touched raw meat to handle cooked or other ready-to-serve foods.

To determine when grilled meats are cooked completely, don’t assume you can rely on visual cues, such as the color of the meat or the clarity of the juices. Instead, purchase a meat thermometer and check the internal temperature of the meat with the thermometer probe inserted into its center.

According to the USDA, safe minimum temperatures for popular grilled meats are as follows:

• Poultry—165 degrees F • Ground beef—160 degrees F • Beef, pork, veal, or lamb steaks/ chops—minimum of 145 degrees F Fish—145 degrees F ❦

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• Educate children at a level they can understand. Don’t expect young children to be able to accurately read a dog’s body language. Instead, focus on gentle behavior, explain that dogs have likes and dislikes, and help them develop an understanding of dog behavior as they grow older.

• Teach children that a dog has to want to play with them. When the dog leaves, let it go. It will return for more play if it wants to.

• Never tease dogs by taking their toys, food, or treats or by pretending to hit or kick.

• Never drag a dog around or try to dress up a dog. Some dogs don’t like to be dressed up.

• Never pull a dog’s ears or tail or climb on/try to ride dogs.

• Keep dogs out of infants’ and young children’s rooms unless

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• As a parent, report stray dogs or dogs that frequently get loose in your neighborhood.

• Leave the dog alone when it’s asleep or eating.

• As a parent, don’t give kids too much responsibility for pets too early. They may not be ready. Always supervise and check on pet-care responsibilities given to children to ensure they are carried out.

When it comes to safe interaction between kids and dogs, the key is establishing appropriate boundaries and behavioral expectations for both.

Dog owners are also urged to spay or neuter their pets (which helps to reduce aggression), license them, and ensure that their immunizations are up to date. Also, consider taking advantage of classes that cover the dos and don’ts of dog ownership, training techniques, and what to expect when kids and dogs interact. ❦

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Don’t let the name fool you. Dave’s Running Shop provides footwear for people of all ages and lifestyle preferences. You don’t have to be a runner to find the right footwear at Dave’s.

In fact, a large number of our customers don’t run at all—but they keep coming back because their feet feel good in their selection and they were treated right during their visit.

Dave’s Running Shop is the only locally owned and operated footwear store in Northwest Ohio, and was the first running shop in Ohio. Founded in 1973, four area locations serve the community from Sylvania, Perrysburg, Findlay, and Delta. The staff is thoroughly trained on the ideal fitting process and latest footwear technology, and no one at Dave’s works on a footwear sale commission.

The sole mission is to fit each individual in what’s right for them and their lifestyle goals.

After getting fitted on your first visit, Dave’s will maintain your purchase history and be able to evaluate initial recommendations to meet your evolving needs and preferences each time you visit—giving your feet exactly what they need to feel good the whole time you’re on them. ❦ UTMC - continued from p17 Parents struggling with child/teen behavior problems can call the UTMC Department of Psychiatry Child Division. Outpatient services include evaluation, medication management, counseling, and parental guidance. Inpatient services for teens in mental health crisis are also available at UTMC’s Kobacker Center. To make a referral, call 419-383-3815.

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