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to permanently remove chest and hat will your face, neck, back hair as well as beard hair that and hands reveal about grows down onto the neck. you during the approaching Dr. Handler also utilizes the spring and summer months? latest in lasers for removal of “age When you are enjoying yourspots” (sun spots really) anywhere self with friends and family, will on the body. This laser works espethe fine lines, brown spots (age Smoother, tighter, younger-looking skin on face, arms, and chest cially well for the tops of hands covspots), and sagging jowls and ered with those “age spots.” Finally, neck not portray your true age but No surgery.

Dr. Handler also performs laser make you appear tired and withremoval of unwanted blood vessels ered? Why not consider a painNo injections. that grow on your face and enlarge less and no-downtime cosmetic No downtime. with heat, stress, and the intake of procedure to reduce your aging, alcohol. Again, pain and downtime sun-damaged, and sagging facial ADULT, arvey andLer, m.d., f.a.a.d. are minimal with this laser. skin and eliminate brown spots?

PEDIATRIC, dipLomate and feLLow of tHe american Board of dermatoLogy Anti-aging and cosmetic enAllow Dr. Handler to evaluate and & COSMETIC hancements are not for any specific personally recommend a skin-re5300 Harroun Rd., Suite 126 (in the Medical Office Building on the campus of Flower Hospital) DERMATOLOGY gender. Male cosmetic enhancejuvenation program for you to rement and anti-aging procedures duce the signs of aging. Look as HAIR & NAILS have increased almost 300% in young as you feel when gathering the past 5 years for sagging skin, with friends and family. darkening under the eyes with the “hollow” look, and brown these areas. The results are diminished lines and a more “wide Whenever aged and spotted sun-damaged skin is discussed, spots. The utilization of fillers, such as Restylane and its family awake” and less tired appearance. These products are also the term used is rejuvenation. Wait! What about “pre-juvenation”? of fillers, Juvederm, Radiesse, etc., is excellent for deep smile fantastic to reduce anxiety-induced underarm sweating for 5-7 Prevent and reduce the signs of future aging and sun damage with a lines and the “sad and tired look” as evidenced with sagging at months after only one treatment. skin-care program designed for the Millennial and prior-tanning-booth the corners of the mouth, hollow cheeks, and aging of the hands.

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And, of course, the use of Dysport/Botox to reduce forehead vederm, Radiesse, and others, to “fill” deep smile lines and the Speak with the staff at Dr. Handler’s office to inquire about specials marionette lines (the sad look) from the corners of the mouth pro- “worry lines” is superb. for cosmetic procedures and topical products to reduce the signs of All of these cosmetic enhancements are performed enduces immediate results lasting 12-15 months! Don’t look tired or aging and fade and eliminate “age spots.” tirely by Dr. Handler. To view before-and-after photographs sad when you are not! Since these products are combined with a Dr. Handler personally performs many anti-aging procedures that of patients who have had these procedures performed by Dr. numbing agent, the pain is minimal. Now, Dr. Handler utilizes the are “non-invasive” with minimal discomfort or downtime. You can minHandler, visit www.drharveyhandler.com. For more detailed injection of new fillers called “Restylane Silk” and “Restylane imize under-eye darkening and wrinkling, raise those droopy eyelids, information about the above-mentioned procedures or products, Refyne and Defyne.” These products markedly improve upper shrink pores, lift sagging jowl areas, and appear as youthful as you please call Dr. Handler’s office at 419-885-3400. Also, rememand lower lip lines (lipstick lines). Restylane Silk also volumizes feel. Call Dr. Handler’s office for a personal evaluation with treatment ber to inquire about special pricing available on many cosmetic your lips and restores their natural curve while looking attractive recommendations designed specifically for your aging skin. and natural. There is no downtime with these non-invasive proce- procedures and products to diminish the signs of aging and obRemember, 80% of the signs of aging are due to prior sun expotain a more vibrant and youthful appearance of your skin. Look dures. These products also improve the “tear trough” depression sure and subsequent skin damage. All the brown spots (“age spots”), as young as you feel. and hollowness under your eyes and cause darkening to be broken blood vessels on the face, fine lines, and sagging skin are Hair loss in men and women much less obvious. caused almost entirely by sun! This is something young people Are you losing hair from surgery, anesthesia, illnesses, pregDo you want to reduce fine lines, acne scars, and age spots should be aware of since we get 80% of our lifetime sun exposure by nancy, medications, stress, genetics, or “normal” hair loss sec(brown spots from sun exposure) and shrink pores? Then the the time we are 18-20 years of age. non-invasive Clear and Brilliant laser is for you. When the Clear ondary to aging or low blood levels of nutrients? There are many What about the “worry lines” between your eyes, deep smile causes of hair loss in men and women. Most are not simply due and Brilliant laser is combined with Thermage CPT Deep Tip, lines, upper lip lines (lipstick runs uphill), and your sagging jowls and to age or family history, and most are treatable. Now these probthe results are ideal for patients who desire no downtime or pain neck? These unfortunate changes caused by prior sun exposure and lems of hair loss can be evaluated and there is hope for reducing and predictable results of lifting sagging skin and smoothing fine aging can be improved dramatically with pain-free, non-invasive coslines. Dr. Handler is the only dermatologist in northwest Ohio per- your hair loss and stimulating new growth. Dr. Harvey Handler, metic procedures performed entirely by Dr. Handler. board-certified dermatologist of Sylvania, Ohio, has a medical forming this procedure.

The NEW Thermage CPT Deep Tip procedure painlessly heats treatment for decreasing your hair loss and increasing growth in Are you aware that Dr. Handler personally performs laser damaged collagen under your skin to tighten and lift sagging areas many patients! procedures for removal of body hair anywhere hair grows? Yes, of the neck, jowls, upper arms, and wrinkling of the skin on the Pediatric skin disease diagnosis and treatment is one of Dr. this minimally painful laser destroys hairs around the chin, jawabdomen. The NEW Thermage CPT Deep Tip procedure utilizes Handler’s special fields in general Dermatology. Age of the child line, upper lip, underarms, ears, nose, bikini line, etc. And this radiofrequency energy (not laser). This procedure also encourages is not relevant since Dr. Handler diagnoses and treats eczema, laser is not just for women. Many men have this laser performed a natural repair process that results in further tightening, lifting, and hemangiomas, contact and allergic younger-looking skin. With only dermatitis, and general “lumps and ONE treatment, results are seen t is appropriate for patients to understand why it is in their best 5. Has passed exams for board certification in dermatology. bumps” that children and infants medical interest to always seek the advice of a board-certified Be aware and cautious of medi-spas and cosmetic centers before leaving the office. Contindermatologist for skin care. Why is seeking a board-certified organized and maintained by individuals other than a board-certified develop. What about “birth marks,” ued tightening and lifting of sagdermatologist the most beneficial route for solving skin disease dermatologist or even any medical doctors (not MD’s). Many of these scalp and body “ringworm,” body ging skin occurs over a 6-month issues versus a general practitioner, nurse practitioner, physician’s individuals have no formal education or training in skin disease diag- and head lice, scabies, psoriasis? If time period with results lasting nosis, treatment, or cosmetic enhancement of skin defects. there is a lesion or spot on the skin, 3-4 years! There is NO downtime assistant, or any other medical individual? I am providing the following information for patients to understand the necessity How do you know whether he/she is a board-certified dermaDr. Handler is trained to examine, and NO pain. The NEW Therof seeing a board-certified dermatologist for the diagnosis and tologist? Look for F.A.A.D. (Fellow of the American Academy of diagnose, and treat appropriately. mage CPT Deep Tip system has treatment of skin disease.

Dermatology), which is a formal designation from the American Also, everyone should have a been utilized by Dr. Handler for Please be aware that a board-certified dermatologist has the Academy of Dermatology, following the dermatologist’s name. yearly full body exam to check for many years with excellent results following minimum education versus the above-mentioned quasi To confirm this information, check the American Academy of skin cancer, changing moles, and and very satisfied patients. “skin doctors”: Dermatology website at aad.org/findaderm. None of the above new growths that develop on our For lines between the eyes 1. Four years of college to earn a bachelor’s degree requirements are met by a nurse practitioner, certified nurse pracbodies. This comprehensive exam (worry lines), crow’s feet, and 2. Four years of medical school to become a medical doctor titioner, physician assistant, or any other medical doctor licensed (MD) or doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) should be conducted solely by a to practice medicine. Do your homework before trusting your skin the “sleepy and tired look with 3. One year of an internship disease diagnosis and treatment to anyone but a board-certified board-certified dermatologist. droopy eyelids,” the use of Botox 4. 3-4 years in a dermatology residency program dermatologist. ❦ or Dysport works well to improve

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March 2020 • Vol. 25, Issue 3

Your Monthly Guide to Healthy Living

ENRICHING YOUR LIFE

OUR COMMUNITY

8 Spiritually Speaking – Words have power

by Sister Mary Thill

4 Fieldstone Villas: the ideal community for older adults seeking an independent lifestyle

11 Nobody’s Perfect – Walk a mile in my shoes

by Sister Karen Zielinski, OSF

6 Laurel Health Care Company earns recognition as a Great Place to Work®

16 Training for a 5k run and Dave’s Races

by Amanda Manthey

7 Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers launches survivorship program

18 A Walk in the Park – Seeing through different eyes

by LeMoyne Mercer

11 Parkinson Foundation to Paint the Town with fundraiser

28 The March landscape: Are you prepared for spring planting?

13 Mercy Health – Perrysburg Cancer Center expands care capabilities with advanced PET/CT imaging

29 Health Crossword Puzzle

15 23rd Annual Parkinson’s Symposium shines spotlight on caregivers

33 Eating Well – Eat Right, Bite by Bite

by Laurie Syring, RD/LD 36 Tips for caring for aging parents 37 You’re never too old for Super Slow Training

22 Great Lakes Vascular Institute streamlines access to cutting-edge vascular services

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25 Alzheimer’s Association to hold educational program on 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s

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Dear Readers, treatment capabilities with state-of-the-art Thank you for picking up the March 64-slice digital PET/CT imaging (p. 13). issue of Healthy Living News. This According to Mercy Health oncologist month, most of us are burning with Dr. Nauman Shahid, this technology spring fever and looking forward to is revolutionizing the diagnosis and getting back outdoors and treatment of cancer. taking advantage of all our Also featured in this area has to offer—walleye issue is the upcoming 23rd fishing in the Maumee Annual Parkinson’s SympoRiver, hiking in the Toledo sium to be held on Saturday, Area Metroparks, cycling April 25 from 9:00 a.m. our area’s many fine bike to 2:00 p.m. at Parkway Adam and Chet Welch paths, and so much more. If Place in Maumee, Ohio. landscaping or gardening This year’s symposium, is your favorite outdoor activity, be sure presented by the University of Toledo to check out the article on page 28 for Gardner-McMaster Parkinson Research some helpful tips on how to prepare for Center and the Parkinson Foundation of Northwest Ohio, is themed “Sailing spring planting.

Our cover story this month shines a through PD” and will focus on strengthspotlight on the Mercy Health – Perrysburg ening the care partnership that develops Cancer Center, which is expanding its between people with Parkinson’s and their

caregivers. See page 15 for full details.

Also, if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, you’ll also want to read the article on page 11 about the PFNWO’s Paint the Town fundraiser, to be held May 14. This amazing organization provides a tremendous amount of support and education to Parkinson’s patients and their families.

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Fieldstone Villas: the ideal community for older adults seeking an independent lifestyle

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any older adults share a closekept secret: the retirement years can be an especially fulfilling and invigorating phase of life. Their children have moved on to establish families and careers, the demands of the workplace are finally behind them, and, after many years of responding to other people’s needs and expectations, they finally have the freedom to pursue their own interests.

Whatever seniors’ passions may be, their opportunities to explore them are even greater if they don’t have the chores and burdens of homeownership tugging at their time. This realization persuades many seniors to make the move to a retirement community, and it’s a decision that few regret. In fact, those who choose the maintenance-free lifestyle available at Fieldstone Villas at Sunset Village quickly discover that a very bright future of possibilities lies ahead.

Gayle Young, Director of Marketing, Communications and Public Relations for Sunset Retirement Communities, emphasizes that Fieldstone Villas residents can expect their monthly fee to cover all aspects of home maintenance, both inside and outside, including lawn care and snow removal, preventive maintenance, appliance repair and other repairs associated with home ownership, and even bi-monthly housekeeping.

“Our residents are thrilled to leave behind all those chores, which in the coming warmer months can mean a lot of lawn maintenance, allowing them more free time to pursue the activities and pastimes that bring joy and fulfillment to their lives,” she adds.

Fieldstone Villas at Sunset Village was launched in the fall of 2016 with six villas, 12 units in all, and it wasn’t long before those original villas were occupied by independent seniors.

So, to meet this overwhelming demand, Sunset began construction on five new villas (10 homes in total), which were unveiled to the public in June of 2019. Those homes have been selling quickly, but a few units from the new phase of construction are still available in this Life Plan

Community (formerly called a CCRC) that redefines the traditional image of senior living. “When we finished construction on the first phase of villas, we knew interest would be high, and that proved true beyond our expectations. Those original homes filled up quickly, so we’ve constructed additional villas to ensure that more area seniors have the opportunity to experience the flourishing, maintenance-free, independent lifestyle that

the Fieldstone Villas community has to offer,” explains Young.

Several different villa styles are represented at Fieldstone Villas at Sunset Village. Ranging in size from just over 1,200 square feet to 1,800 square feet, each barrier-free home includes a full kitchen with all new appliances, two bedrooms, two baths, and a gas fireplace. All the homes also feature a two-car garage, with the exception of the smallest floorplan, which has a one-car garage.

Residents of Fieldstone Villas at Sunset Village also enjoy access to the community’s clubhouse, which opened in 2018. The clubhouse features an indoor swimming pool, an area for exercising, chef-prepared dinners served to residents Monday through Friday, and ample opportunities to gather and socialize with friends and family.

Anyone interested in touring the villas—as well as seeing the clubhouse and everything else Fieldstone Villas at Sunset Village has to offer—is encouraged to call 419-386-2686 and schedule a visit.

For more information on Sunset Retirement Communities, please visit www.sunset-communities.org or call: Fieldstone Villas at Sunset Village at 419-386-2686; Sunset House at 419-5364645; Sunset Village at 419-724-1200; The Woodlands at 419-724-1220; or Ashanti Hospice and Palliative Care at 419-724-1047. ❦

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Parents: help ease your child’s seasonal allergy suffering

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very year in Northwest Ohio, a are rare in kids younger than two progression of different pollen and usually develop by 10 years of types takes to the air beginning in late age, so symptoms in a child younger winter or early spring and continuing than two are more likely to be due well into autumn. Unfortunately, to the common cold.” individuals who are allergic to one Seasonal allergies can be confirmed or more of these pollens can experi- in one of two main ways. One is blood ence a host of unpleasant symptoms testing to look for allergen-specific during this period, causing them to antibodies; the other is skin-prick dread winter’s end and the arrival testing, which, as the name implies, involves pricking the skin, placing of warmer weather.

According to ProMedica pediat- a small amount of allergen on the ric pulmonologist Jennifer Ruddy, site where the prick was made, and MD, people with these seasonal watching for a reaction. allergies—commonly known as “hay If your child is determined to have fever ”—experience symptoms at seasonal allergies, the appropriate approximately the same approach to management time each year, coinciding will depend on factors with the appearance of the such as the timing and particular pollen type (or severity of symptoms and types) to which they’re the types of treatment that allergic. “In Northwest prove to be helpful in his Ohio, tree pollen is in the or her particular situation. air from as early as FebOne step that can benruary to May. Then, from efit all kids with seasonal approximately May to June, allergies is limiting their it’s grass pollen season, exposure to allergens. Dr. Dr. Jennifer Ruddy followed by ragweed seaRuddy recommends keepson from about mid-August until the ing your home’s windows closed and first hard frost in fall. Mold spores, using air conditioning if available, which are another common seasonal keeping allergic kids indoors when allergy trigger, are also prominent pollen and mold counts are high, in fall due to all the decomposing and encouraging kids to shower or leaves,” she explains. Of course, the bathe after playing outside in order time frame for the appearance of to wash off allergens—especially if these seasonal allergens will vary they’ve been rolling around on the depending on factors such as the ground or in leaves. “To keep track of severity of winter, and there can be pollen counts, you can check weather. considerable overlap in their timing. com or your local weather station’s Symptoms associated with seasonal broadcasts or website. There are also allergies include sneezing; runny, phone apps you can use to monitor stuffy nose; itchy eyes, nose, and the count day to day,” she says. throat; and coughing. Dr. Ruddy adds In addition, there are several medithat people with asthma triggered by cations that can help manage seasonal seasonal allergens can also experi- allergy symptoms, for example antience significant coughing along with histamines and nasal steroid sprays. wheezing and shortness of breath.

In cases where reduced exposure and When children exhibit symp- the use of medications prove to be toms of seasonal allergies, it can inadequate for controlling symptoms, be challenging for their parents to allergy immunotherapy (administerdistinguish their allergic response ing gradually increasing doses of an from symptoms of the common cold, allergen to the individual so his or but Dr. Ruddy identifies a few signs her body becomes less sensitive to that can help parents tell the differ- it) may be something to consider. Dr. ence: “One tip-off is that the child Ruddy encourages parents to talk to develops symptoms at the same time their child’s pediatrician about the each year,” she says. “Another give- various treatment options available away is the duration of symptoms. to them. “Also, if your child has asthOftentimes allergy symptoms last all ma, it’s important to keep that under season long, whereas kids who have control, which might include the use the common cold usually get better of a rescue inhaler for quick relief or, in seven to 10 days. Also, allergies n Parents - continued on p34

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Laurel Health Care Company earns recognition as a Great Place to Work® L

aurel Health Care Company, operator of The Laurels of Toledo and a national provider of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, sub-acute, and assisted-living services, is proud to announce it has earned certification as a Great Place to Work® for 2020.

The certification process, conducted through Great Place to Work’s senior care affiliate, Activated Insights, considered more than 3,500 employee surveys from across all locations nationwide. The team at Activated Insights, an independent research and consulting firm, evaluated more than 60 elements of employee experience on the job, including employee pride in community impact, belief that their work makes a difference, and feeling their work has special meaning. Rankings are based on employees’ experiences, no matter who they are or what they do.

“All of us at Laurel Health Care Company are thrilled to earn recognition as a Great Place to Work®,” says Mohammed Qazi, president and CEO of Laurel Health Care Com-

pany. “The feedback we received from over 3,500 surveys has overwhelmingly revealed our employees take pride in their work, feel safe and respected in the workplace, and are treated fairly regardless of their background. Our employees’ responses and comments will be invaluable to our leadership team as we continue to build and sustain a great culture at all of our locations.”

Dr. Jacquelyn Kung, CEO of Activated Insights, says, “We applaud Laurel Health Care Company for seeking out employee opinion and congratulate them on their certification. These ratings measure the company’s capacity to earn its employees’ trust and create a great workplace for high performance.”

Licensed physical therapy assistant (LPTA) LeeAnn Thomas can attest from personal experience that Laurel Health Care Company is indeed a great place to work. Thomas joined

the rehab team at The Laurels of Toledo about a year and a half ago and has been impressed with the facility and its staff ever since. “I was looking for contingent work and proactively applied at The Laurels of Toledo without knowing whether they were hiring or not.

Fortunately they took me on,” she recalls. “I liked it so much and it worked out very well for The Laurels, so in less than six months from the time I was hired, I became a permanent part-time employee.”

What struck Thomas right away was the dedication and spirit of the Laurels of Toledo staff. “From the administration to the supervisory team to the nursing staff, everyone here is enthusiastic and caring and puts the patients and residents first.

We’re all here to serve them, and we’re there for each other,” she says.

Thomas is especially proud to be part of the rehab team at The

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Laurels of Toledo and describes her coworkers as highly skilled, knowledgeable professionals who are always learning from one another.

“We have physical, occupational, and speech therapists, so there are great opportunities to learn from each other ’s disciplines and make referrals to one another,” she says.

“The team is also very innovative. We even have one person who’s trained in Tai Chi and incorporates elements of that discipline into his programs, so he’s really branched out into the area of alternative healing.”

Asked to describe the most rewarding aspect of her work at The Laurels of Toledo, Thomas points to the transformation she sees in patients as they progress through rehab. “When people arrive here, they’re often in a very sick, very debilitated state, and at first they aren’t sure how they’re going to recover. But as they work through their program, you start to see this n

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Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers launches survivorship program

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ancer survivorship is on the Program that gives cancer patients rise thanks to earlier detection, and their caregivers the tools they better supportive care, and today’s need to navigate life after treatment. cutting-edge cancer treatments such According to Balusik, this program as targeted therapies and immuno- helps patients return to daily livtherapy. In fact, a recent report by ing by linking them with local and the American Cancer Society, in col- national resources, providing them laboration with the National Cancer with referrals to specialists to treat Institute, estimates that there are symptoms left over from treatment, nearly 17 million cancer survivors and ensuring continued follow-up in the United States today and that between The Toledo Clinic Cancer number is expected to grow to over Centers team and the patients’ other providers, including their primary care 22 million by the year 2030.

How cancer survivorship is defined physician. “Maintaining an ongoing depends on who you ask. According connection with the patient’s primary to Cancer.net, cancer survivorship care provider after treatment ends is has at least two common meanings. critical to ensure that screenings and One is having no signs of cancer follow-ups continue within, and after, after finishing treatment. The other the five-year surveillance,” she says.

In addition, when patients come is living with, through, and beyond cancer. The National Coalition for to The Toledo Clinic Cancer CenCancer Survivorship defines a cancer ters for the Survivorship Program, survivor as anyone diagnosed with they’re given an individualized care cancer from the time of diagnosis, plan—essentially, a set of guidelines through treatment, and throughout to follow that specifies the frequency the rest of life. of follow-up visits, testing, imaging, The fact that so many cancer pa- lab work, etc. “We do all that here in tients are living longer is certainly a the first five years and communicate positive development, but survivorship results to the patient’s primary care is not always an easy journey. Cancer provider. After that five-year surveilsurvivors can grapple with a wide lance period, patients are usually range of lingering issues stemming able to return to their primary care from their disease or treatment. Of doctor, but we have an open-door course, ever present in the back of policy. Patients are encouraged to their minds is concern that the cancer come back to see us at least once a will return. year, if they desire, or any “Cancer survivors often time they experience new continue to face physisymptoms,” Balusik says. cal, psychological, and Participation in the emotional issues left over Survivorship Program is from treatment along with currently by doctor referuncertainty over what ral, and Balusik and her their future holds and the colleagues are working fear of recurrence,” says hard to raise awareness Brittany Balusik, MSN, of the program among CNP, of The Toledo Clinic referring physicians and Cancer Centers. “Their Brittany Balusik, MSN, CNP their patients. “We want loved ones may also face a cancer survivors to have number of challenges, with caregiver access to all the tools and resources stress being especially common. Even they need to achieve and maintain though cancer survivors have finished the best possible health and quality treatment, they may still need help of life,” she states. recovering from side effects, and The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers, if they’re post-surgical, they often located at 4126 N. Holland Sylvania need even more assistance. Hav- Road, Suite 105, also provides imaging to provide care for an extended ing, laboratory, chemotherapy and IV period and not knowing if or when services. The cancer center consists of they can get back to normal life can 8 medical and 2 radiation oncologists put a lot of pressure on caregivers.” along with 7 nurse practitioners and To address these and many other 4 research nurses. The cancer center concerns, The Toledo Clinic Cancer also has satellite centers in Maumee, Centers has introduced a Survivorship n Toledo Clinic - continued on p35

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Spiritually Speaking Making a difference

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arch is the month dedicated to women and what they have accomplished in our country. Let’s celebrate the fact that this is the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote. Do take time to Google more information about this accomplishment and women’s continuing struggle for equality in our country.

There are some women who wish to reinstate the National Woman Suffrage Association, which was founded in 1869 by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton and had much to do with the passage of the 19th Amendment. They were the movers and shakers of their day and some women today find them wonderful models and mentors as they currently work for just causes in our time and place.

It’s time for each of us to see what we need to do to make a difference in our world. I agree with Ganga Stone, quoted above, that “It doesn’t really matter what you do; it only matters that you do it.” I cannot help but recall young Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist from Sweden who has been going all over the world making impassioned pleas for us to clean up the environment because we are causing so many problems for ourselves and this beautiful planet on which we live. I think of the young people who organized such a huge demonstration after the shooting at Margaret Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. It’s been two years, and all their efforts seem in vain as gun control seems like an issue swept under the rug of political infighting.

I think that these young folks have done us a favor and helped to raise our consciousness as a nation and that someday we and they will be ready to actually do something about the cultural changes that are needed in our nation and in our world to make

Go out and save the world.

That is to suggest to you that with energy and right thinking you can certainly improve, certainly you might even rescue it. +Toni Morrison The desire to serve others is the highest impulse of the human heart and the rewards of such service are beyond measure.

Just take one step… you will see that the tyranny of self-concern, worry, and trivial pursuits can be released from your life with that single step.

It doesn’t really matter what you do; it only matters that you do it. +Ganga Stone a better life for all creatures on this lovely planet.

I would like to challenge the elders among us (I am one of them) to also continue to make a difference and, as Toni Morrison says, “to go out and save the world.” We may not have the physical energy of the young, but many elders still have the “right thinking” to help the young and others to realize that mistakes have been made in our generation and that now that we recognize and realize that we must help solve the problems. The women who worked for the right to vote did not achieve their objective with one speech or one rally. We may not achieve all our objectives regarding the environment or gun control or even peace in our world in one lifetime, but we can each do something to make a difference.

What will you do?

Sister Mary Thill is a Sylvania Franciscan Sister. She is Patient Liaison for Mature Health Connections at Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center.

She can be reached at 419-251-3600. ❦

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Parkinson Foundation to Paint the Town with fundraiser

by Dennis Bova

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he Parkinson Foundation of Northwest Ohio (PFNWO) looks forward to a big year in 2020. The Foundation has a new logo and new website, but the most spectacular addition is a fundraiser that will be the largest and the first of its kind for the nonprofit support group.

The fundraiser is called Paint the Town, to be held Thursday, May 14, at 6:00 p.m. at the Toledo Country Club, 3949 River Road, Toledo. Attendees will enjoy a fine art exhibition of paintings by regional artists, live entertainment, and delicious cuisine by renowned Chef Marcel of the Toledo Country Club. All of the paintings will be available for purchase. Funds raised by art purchases, individual ticket sales, and corporate supporters will go toward helping the local Parkinson’s disease community.

The Toledo Artists’ Club is curating the exhibition. Artists’ entries are being accepted at showsubmit.com.

Entry deadline is March 15, but early application is encouraged.

Proceeds from Paint the Town will help finance support groups, programs, and services including exercise activities such as “Big and Loud,” “Delay the Disease,” boxing, dance, and music therapy, all of which are designed to help those with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers.

Funds also will help provide for therapy centers’ equipment, educational training for therapist certification, support groups, and research grants, such as those currently supported by the Foundation and conducted at the Gardener-McMaster Center at the University of Toledo Medical Center.

“Through Paint the Town,” says Stacey Dunbar, Foundation treasurer, “we aim to raise awareness of the number of those affected by Parkinson’s disease and raise funds to continue our mission of providing education, care, and comfort to those afflicted with PD and their caregivers.”

“I didn’t think a support group would be for me, but I was wrong,” says a PD sufferer who has been helped by the Foundation. “With thanks to PFNWO, I’ve got this. I have Parkinson’s. It doesn’t have me.”

Another person with Parkinson’s

says, “I have daily struggles with PD, the tremors, memory loss, and more, but it’s all more manageable with the education, guidance, and comfort provided by PFNWO.” Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive movement disorder. Persons afflicted with PD may lose their ability to walk, speak, eat, think, or otherwise lose their ability to function.

There is no known cause, cure, or prevention. Pharmacological and surgical treatments provide relief from some motor symptoms but do not halt the disease’s progression.

“Parkinson’s knows no boundaries,” says Connie Karcher, Paint the Town coordinator. “It doesn’t recognize educational or socioeconomic factors.” The Foundation provides for all demographics, including underserved communities.

PFNWO serves those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers in 24 northwest Ohio counties. It is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

One may wonder “what’s with the Foundation’s tulip logo?” The red tulip has become globally synonymous with Parkinson’s disease since a Dutch horticulturist who had PD developed a red and white tulip and named it “Dr. James Parkinson,” after the English surgeon whose pioneering work in the disease led to it bearing his name. In April 2005, the red tulip was launched as the Worldwide Symbol of Parkinson’s Disease at the Ninth World PD Day conference in Luxembourg. The strong stem and vibrant red color symbolize strength, hope, and optimism.

“Paint the Town,” Karcher says, “will be a great evening with a great view of the Maumee River and an even greater view inside Toledo Country Club with exhibited paintings and beautiful creations by Chef Marcel.

People can stroll, sip, savor, and buy, all for a great cause.”

Paint the Town features six sponsor levels for groups and offers single-ticket purchases.

Details are available at www.pfnwo. org/paintthetown, and from Karcher at theparkinsonfoundation@gmail. com and 800-438-5584, ext. 1.

Dennis Bova is a freelance writer and editor following a career as a newspaper reporter, columnist, and copy editor. ❦

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by Sister Karen Zielinski, OSF

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ow! You’re here early! I know you don’t like getting here for early morning meetings since you are not a morning person, but thanks for coming!”

When someone says something to Diane about her being a “late riser,” they do not know what she goes through. After waking up (she actually is an early riser), it is painful and challenging for her to start moving around, take a shower, dress, eat her breakfast, and leave her home for the day.

She is slowed down by her legs, which are painful, her weak hands, and the fact that she does not want to fall. She slows her movements down and is cautious so she does not fall, all the while wanting to “hurry up” to get to her job.

My friend Diane has severe rheumatoid arthritis. One of her co-workers made that comment to her a few weeks ago. She works part-time, and some days, depending on the weather or if her arthritis is flaring up, she has severe pain, weakness in her hands and legs, and just cannot get moving quickly.

Others at work know she has arthritis that causes her great pain, but they might not realize that it takes her a lot more time to dress and move about in the morning than others.

Getting dressed and moving is a challenging part of her disease, along with her pain. She, like many others, has a medical condition that makes just getting dressed a huge challenge and victory. Those going through treatments for cancer or who have severe knee pain, chronic back pain, multiple sclerosis, or a host of other conditions often dread showering, toileting, and getting ready to go out and about.

Co-workers see Diane dressed and working, but do not realize all the anxiety she has about safely doing the activities of daily life.

I do not think people mean to cause more anxiety for Diane when they

make comments about her showing up. They probably do not know how hurtful or insensitive their comments can be to people who might have been out of bed in the early hours of the morning but need many hours to get ready.

Think about it—if you have little or no use of your legs or feet, particularly, very often you have difficulties rising from bed, getting into your chair, dressing below the waist, moving from chair to toilet and back, reaching for any items on or above standard-height vanities and kitchen cabinets and above centerline in refrigerators, finding and using common furniture such as couches and recliners, getting through house doors (especially closing doors behind you), getting from door to parking lot over curbs, getting from chair to vehicle (sometimes riding in your own chair in a specially-equipped van), driving, exiting your vehicle (usually but not always made easier by a rear-exit ramp), getting from the parking lot into many institutions or places of business over curbs and up steps and over thresholds, reaching over standard-height counters, reaching higher grocery-store shelves and cooler cases, fueling your vehicles at self-serve stations, getting around in narrow business aisles (especially when “normally-abled” people have parked their shopping carts in the middle of the aisle), traveling by any form of mass transit (bus, train, airplane), passing through metal detectors, and traversing any sort of staircases or (even short) vertical blockades (curbs, steps, et al) in general, using public restrooms, eating in bench-only or counter-only diners, using any sort of conventional weighing scales, and traveling on any unpaved surface (sand, gravel, grass, dirt, mud, etc.).

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A Timeline of Milestones in U.S. Women’s History 1848 - The first women’s rights convention, the Seneca Falls Convention, is held in New York, where 300 women and men sign the Declaration of Sentiments in a plea to end discrimination against women.

1848 - The Married Woman’s Property Act is passed in New York, enabling married women to conduct business on their own, file lawsuits on their own behalf, collect rents and receive inheritances.

The Act is used as a model for other states, all of which pass their own versions by 1900.

1860 - The Act Concerning the Rights and Liabilities of Husband and Wife is passed in New York, paving the way for other states. It acknowledges “mothers as joint guardians of their children,” granting married women the same legal authority over their own sons and daughters as fathers.

1869 - Wyoming, a territory at the time, becomes the first state to grant women the right to vote in all elections.

1869 - Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton form the National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA).

1872 - Victoria Claflin Woodhull becomes the first female U.S. Presidential candidate.

1872 - Equal pay for equal work under the law is guaranteed to federal, but not private sector, employees.

1919 - The First Woman’s Bank of Tennessee opens as the first bank to be directed, managed and staffed entirely by women. The bank welcomes deposits from men and women, although its shareholders are male.

1919 - Congress passes the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote.

1920 - The 19th Amendment is ratified by 36 states and becomes law, ensuring that the right to vote cannot be denied on the basis of sex.

1938 - The Fair Labor Standards Act establishes a federal minimum wage to eliminate pay differences between men and women for hourly jobs.

1948 - The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act allows women to serve as full, permanent members of all of the branches of the U.S. military.

1963 - The Equal Pay Act is passed, protecting all workers against discrimination in pay rates.

1974 - The Equal Credit Opportunity Act is passed, prohibiting credit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or receipt of public assistance. Prior to its passage, banks required male cosigners on credit applications from single, widowed or divorced women, regardless of income.

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Mercy Health – Perrysburg Cancer Center expands care capabilities with advanced PET/CT imaging

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ince its doors first opened in 2016, Mercy Health – Perrysburg Cancer Center has demonstrated a strong commitment to providing comprehensive onsite cancer care services.

That commitment will be reinforced once again this April when the facility expands its treatment capabilities with state-of-the-art 64-slice digital PET/CT imaging—making the cancer center the only facility in the region to offer this advanced technology.

for cancer patients is considerable.

It can help doctors diagnose and stage cancer, as well as help guide treatment decisions and determine whether the cancer is getting worse or better in response to treatment. In fact, this imaging capability continues to serve an important purpose even after the patient is finished with active treatment, when it can be used for surveillance to ensure the cancer hasn’t recurred.

Positron emission tomography, or PET, reveals the metabolic activity going on at the cellular level of the body, whereas computed tomography, or CT, uses x-ray technology to get a detailed image of internal body structures. When combined, these two technologies can provide much more comprehensive information about a patient’s cancer than either system can in isolation. “This amazing technology has revolutionized how we diagnose and treat cancer patients,� states Mercy Health oncologist Nauman Shahid, MD. “Our system is a digital 64-slice scanner that combines PET and CT, so it gives you exceptional depth of information and produces highly detailed images.�

Dr. Shahid explains that in the realm of PET/CT imaging, “slices� are cross-sectional images of the body that are converted by computer into a high-resolution 3D image—and the higher the slice count, the better the image. “Think of slices as you would pixels in a camera,� he says. “The more slices, the more detailed the picture.�

The potential for this advanced PET/CT imaging to improve outcomes

Prior to the PET scan, patients are injected with a glucose-based radioactive tracer dye, which then travels throughout the body and is taken up by cells that use glucose as energy. Since cancer cells tend to grow more aggressively than normal cells, they tend to take up more of the dye and show up as bright spots, or “hot spots,� on the images. “This technology is able to detect the vast majority of cancers,� says Dr. Shahid. “The more aggressive the cancer is, the more glucose it takes up and the more helpful the PET scan will be.�

During a PET scan, the patient lies very still on a table that is moved in and out of the scanner for imaging.

The machine itself is shaped like a doughnut standing on end and has a relatively wide opening, so patients seldom feel claustrophobic throughout the procedure. Also, according to Dr. Shahid, no significant risks are associated with PET scans. Radiation exposure is minimal, and there’s no risk of organ damage from the dye used in PET scans as there can be with the contrast dye sometimes used in CT scans.

A Timeline of Milestones in U.S. Women’s History 1974 - The Fair Housing Act is amended to prohibit housing discrimination on the basis of sex.

1978 - The Pregnancy Discrimination Act is passed, making it illegal for employers to dismiss women from their jobs for becoming pregnant.

1981 - Sandra Day O’Connor becomes the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.

1993 - The Family and Medical Leave Act becomes law.

1994 - The Gender Equity in Education Act is passed to train teachers in gender equity, promote math and science learning by girls, counsel pregnant teens and prevent sexual harassment.

1994 - The Violence Against Women Act funds services, resources and rights for rape and domestic violence victims.

2007 - Nancy Pelosi becomes the first female Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.

2016 - The Department of Defense opens all military combat positions to women for the first time.

2020 - Virginia becomes the 38th and final state needed to pass the Equal Rights Amendment.

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Toledo Gardner-McMaster Parkinson “Most caregivers want to be with Research Center. “The purpose of their loved one who has Parkinson’s the symposium is not only to give disease as often as possible, but they caregivers the resources and infor- also need time to be alone without mation they need, but also to help guilt. At the same time, people with people with Parkinson’s learn what Parkinson’s need to strike a balance they can do to better help themselves between the care they require and and make life as easy as possible for their own need for alone time. It can their caregivers.” be a tough balancing act for both,” In developing the content for Schuchmann says. this year’s symposium, the planners All of these topics and more will reached out to support groups to find be addressed at the 23rd Annual out what information would benefit Parkinson’s Symposium. One of the them. In response, they were given event’s main speakers will be Chris a wide variety of topic suggestions, Cremean of Caregiver Resourcsuch as how to plan financially for the es Group, LLC, who will present future; what assistance is available the topic “Facing Change, Making to them at home; what equipment Choices.” The featured speakers will

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will present “Caring for Each Other,” and representatives of the Parkinson Foundation of Northwest Ohio will discuss the organizations events, education, and services.

The 23rd Annual Parkinson’s Symposium is free to those who are affected with Parkinson’s or care for someone with the disease.

However, a freewill gift of $10 per person will beApril appreciated.

Space Saturday, 25, 2020 is limited, and pre-registration is 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. required by Friday, April 17. Register Parkway Place online at pfnwo.org or by phone at 2592 Parkway 800-438-5584.Plaza, ❦ Maumee OH 43537

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Blarney Shamrockin’ Shuffle Friday, March 13, 2020, 8:00 p.m. at the Blarney Irish Pub, 601 Monroe St., downtown Toledo. It’s official. Friday evening before St. Patrick’s Day, the Blarney Irish Pub is presenting this annual three-mile “shuffle” and going for a Guinness World Record, “Largest Kilt Race (sports kilt).” 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 celebration inside downtown Toledo’s Blarney Irish Pub party tent to celebrate the accomplishment. The first 2200 participants to register will receive a custom sport kilt designed specifically for this event.

We’ll be celebrating St. Paddy’s Day, so come dressed in as much accent green as you can find. It’s a nighttime event again, complete with glow sticks, green lighting, and more. DJ and a live band will be playing until close inside the Blarney party tent (21 and over only).

Blarney Shuffle benefits the Toledo Fire Fighters Local 92 Muscular Dystrophy Foundation.

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UTMC offers specialized rehab program for people with dizziness D isorders of the vestibular sys- therapy (VRT) to help alleviate both tem—the parts of the inner ear the primary and secondary problems and brain associated with balance caused by vestibular disorders and and spatial orientation—can greatly help patients get back to their lives diminish an individual’s quality of with the highest possible degree of life and ability to function on a day- function. to-day basis. Dizziness, vertigo, loss Matson explains that our balance of balance, and visual disturbance are system consists of vision, propriocepcommon complaints in people with tion (the brain’s perception of the vestibular disorders, and these can body’s orientation in space based on lead to secondary issues such as nau- input from receptors in the joints) and sea and/or vomiting, reduced ability the vestibular system of the inner ear, to focus or concentrate and fatigue. so addressing vestibular problems Vestibular disorders can take a heavy takes a multipronged approach. toll in other ways as well, often caus- “When patients come for vestibular ing sufferers to experience emotional rehab, they’re given an extensive issues such, as anxiety and depres- clinical evaluation to find out which sion, and to become more sedentary systems are involved and determine to avoid triggering or exacerbating whether the problem is peripheral their symptoms, which in turn can or central, in other words whether lead to further decline in it’s located in the inner ear their health status. or centrally located in the “The impact of vesbrain,” she says. tibular issues is huge,” One of the most comstates Alison Matson, a mon vestibular disorders board-certified clinical Matson treats is dizziness, specialist in Neurological which often stems from a Physical Therapy with condition called benign The University of Toledo paroxysmal positional Medical Center Outpatient vertigo, or BPPV, which Rehabilitation Services occurs when calcium carAlison Matson, PT, NCS Department. “For example, bonate crystals located in according to a recent study, there is the inner ear migrate where they’re a 12-fold increase in fall risk among not supposed to be. Other problems people who are dizzy. Fear of fall- can cause dizziness as well. Examples ing then leads to a more sedentary include certain (or too many) medlifestyle. In addition, their ability to ications, blood pressure issues, and drive can be affected and they may vestibular hypo function, in which be unable to work or need to change there is asymmetry in the function their job or position in a company of the vestibular systems of the ears. to avoid symptoms. It really impacts VRT is an exercise-based program, all facets of life.” usually performed on an outpatient However, there’s good news for basis, that is primarily designed to people in our community who are reduce vertigo and dizziness, gaze struggling with vestibular disorders: instability, and/or imbalance and UTMC Outpatient Rehabilitation Ser- falls. Patients are seen by a licensed vices offers vestibular rehabilitation physical therapist with advanced n

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• Give yourself time to prepare. You may need more time than the 12 weeks outlined below. Listen to your body. If your leg muscles or joints are sore, try cross-training for a few days. If the soreness persists, see your doctor.

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post-graduate training. The programs are individualized to the patient and highly variable, but oftentimes involve twice-per-week sessions for six to eight weeks. Matson notes, “Participants can expect to do a lot of balance training activities as well as some strengthening to try to get them to move more and learn how to accommodate and compensate for the condition. Compensation involves teaching them strategies to use in daily life so they can continue to function. For example, if a patient complains of getting dizzy when turning corners, we can teach him or her gaze stabilization strategies, which involve keeping the eyes focused on a fixed object once turned to decrease the sensation of dizziness.”

The outcomes for VRT patients vary considerably by diagnosis. Matson points out that the most common vestibular problem, BPPV, can often be fixed in one to three sessions, though future recurrence is possible. Vestibular hypo function also

tends to respond well to therapy.

“Generally speaking, peripheral vestibular problems, such as BPPV and vestibular hypo function, respond better to vestibular rehab. Problems located centrally in the brain, such as those stemming from brain injury, concussion, or multiple sclerosis, can also be improved, though perhaps not back to baseline,” she says.

Whatever the cause of a vestibular problem, it’s the rare individual who doesn’t get at least some benefit from VRT, and it’s highly unlikely that VRT will make the problem worse.

“Anybody who lacks confidence in their balance or has a fear of falling will benefit from coming in for an evaluation. The vast majority of our patients achieve a greater quality of life and increased confidence with functional activities,” Matson states.

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A WALK IN THE PARK

could tell, but she did not “see” an elk because she did not recognize it as an elk.

them to have portable housing? (I like to think of them as early RVers.)

Now, worldwide there are more than 100 species of pine, of which 36 are native to North America. Each species has a similarly fascinating story to tell. Or, it might be fascinating if you had any reason whatsoever to care. Sticking with the lodgepole, though, you may be aware that, paradoxically, forest fires are essential for its survival. The tightly sealed cones require the intense heat of fire to open them up and scatter the seeds.

“Are you looking at that big brown thing?” she asked.

This scorpion weed eventually showed up right where our tour guide said it should have been.

Seeing through different eyes

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t is a physiological truth that we do not see with our eyes; we see with our brains. Images that pass through our lenses are literally projected upside down on the retinas of our eyes just as was done by the lenses of old-time view cameras.

Fortunately, soon after birth, our brains learn to flip the images over so that the world makes better sense. It would be rather inconvenient to go around holding your mug of hot coffee

upside down. Never mind going up the down escalator. That way leads only to insanity. So, in effect, your brain says, “Who you gonna believe, me or your lyin’ eyes?”

But the phenomenon is more than physiological. We tend to see only what we can recognize and put into context. In Yellowstone, I was watching an elk emerge from the tree line to graze in the meadow.

A nearby woman asked, “Are you watching that big brown thing?”

She wasn’t nearsighted, as far as I

This applies to a plethora of absolutely common things that we fail to recognize or “see” simply because we do not know their names. Most of us are occasionally unable to see the trees for the forest. In this specific instance, the elk emerged not just from “the tree line” but from a forest of lodgepole pines. If you don’t know their names, trees are just trees. Or big green things. Tree geeks know that lodgepole pines are called that because the Plains Indians used their long, straight trunks to support their teepees. So, this tree has not only a botanical identity but a cultural one as well.

All of this is just a roundabout way of saying that the world is a much more fascinating place if you know what you are looking at. How can you appreciate the cultural significance of a lodgepole pine if you don’t know how the Plains Indians once lived and why it was absolutely vital for

Fireweed is named not for its color but because it colonizes open spaces quite rapidly after a wildfire.

In 1988, lightning started the Great Yellowstone Fire that burned almost 800,000 acres, about a third of the entire park. Our family watched the newscasts in horror as places we had visited and loved were overwhelmed by towering walls of flame. The iconic Old Faithful Inn was saved only by heroic efforts and a last-minute shift in the wind. Even so, where most people saw destruction on a massive scale, forest managers foresaw the

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imminent renewal of the lodgepole forest. The lodgepole is an arboreal phoenix, if you will, that rises from its own ashes.

In 1990, we returned to a radically changed landscape in Yellowstone.

Vast groves of standing dead trees in addition to all the downed timber.

But also something quite remarkable.

Vast gardens of colorful wildflowers thriving in the spaces newly opened to sunlight and millions upon millions of new lodgepole seedlings.

At a ranger talk, a visitor wanted to know how they had managed to replant all those trees so quickly. The ranger patiently explained.

The experience was so enriching that in subsequent years, we signed up for what was nominally the same tour but led by different specialists.

The ethno-botanist explained not only the differences among the various cacti but how they and other desert plants were used by the native peoples. The cultural anthropologist pointed out vestiges of ancient Indian diversion dams and the irrigation

Nestled inside this palo verde is a young Saguaro cactus, which produces its first arms at about age 70. The “nurse tree” protects the Saguaro until it develops a strong root system that can help it stand in high desert winds.

The organ pipe cactus reaches the far northern extent of its range in southern Arizona. Even there it prefers south-facing slopes.

A botanist pointed out the crestation or genetic malformation at the center of an organ pipe cactus.

Shirley and I have benefited significantly from ranger talks and tours over the years. At Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona, for instance, we have repeated the 20-mile Ajo Mountain tour several times. The first time, I drove our RV as Shirley read from the guidebook.

The next year we signed up for the guided tour in a park van because the rutted, rocky, washboard road had threatened to vibrate our RV into all of its constituent parts. The tour was led by a professor of geology from Colorado State University who demonstrated that there is a great deal to be learned from looking at plain old rocks. (You know, those big hard things.) What are the characteristics of basin and range topography? How does the Sonoran Desert differ from the Chihuahuan, the Mojave, and the Great Basin? We failed to see all those young volcanoes, cinder cones, basalt flows, and giant craters on our self-guided tour. Of course, we had seen it all before without actually “seeing” any of it. The tour was a real eye-opener, so to speak.

passed out pads and colored pencils and had us draw things we saw in the desert on the theory that to draw it clearly you had to look at it more closely. Some of us, indeed, began to see more clearly, but that didn’t necessarily improve our drawing skills.

The downside to repeating a tour,

though, is that sooner or later you will hit a dud. It is just the risk you take because of the seasonal nature of ranger employment. Sensible people prefer not to work in the Everglades in the summer when the mosquito population is high and serpents of various malignity are more active.

Or in Glacier National Park when the snow is way up to here and the temperature is way down there. So quite a few rangers, being sensible people, take off-season positions in more desirable locations. Some rangers, though, have permanent positions that require them to hang around regardless of temporary unpleasantness. Those rangers tell us they actually like the conditions we think of as unpleasant. But we have never believed them.

Each season, therefore, brings an influx of newbie rangers who, though generally bright, are required to learn all kinds of things in a great hurry so they can respond to touristy questions. The most frequently asked in any park is “Where are the restrooms?” Some questions are more challenging. “How do you tell a staghorn from a buckhorn cholla?”

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JOIN THE ADVENTURE An ornithologist explained how the Gila woodpecker makes a dry nest in the slushy interior of a Saguaro cactus. ditches down in dry stream beds and how Indian boys were sent alone, as a rite of passage, to make salt at the Sea of Cortez and bring it back for their people. An ornithologist explained that Harris’s hawks hunt in packs like wolves, how the Gila woodpecker makes a dry nest in the damp interior of a saguaro cactus, and that the curved-bill thrasher sings multiple songs like its cousin the mockingbird. A photographer tried to teach us to see and compose more effective images and how to make better use of the way the early morning light strikes the mountains creating texture and contrast. An artist

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Why don’t you move the animal crossing signs so the animals will cross in places more convenient for viewing? How long does it take for a deer to grow into an elk and then become a moose? What time does Old Faithful go off?” (That last question was asked at Grand Canyon, about 850 miles from Old Faithful.)

Your teachers probably encouraged youthful curiosity by asserting that there is no such thing as a stupid question. Your teachers were just being kind. In the lounge, they actually love to laugh with each other about the questions they get in class.

“If the speed of light is 186,000 miles per second, what is the speed of dark?” But I digress.

Shirley and I tend to sympathize with young rangers because they usually make up with enthusiasm what they lack in experience. The brighter ones will confess that they just arrived from Someother National Park and are not yet up to speed. Perhaps someone in the crowd knows what that bird is. Someone always does.

As with the Ajo Mountain tour, we have taken the half-day tour to Quitobaquito Springs more than once.

The first time, the park van took the dirt road that parallels Mexico Rt. 2 just a few yards across the border fence.

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the drug cartels. Our guide pointed out the different kinds of cactus, a hawk sitting on a nest in a saguaro, and how plants adapt to the salt flats through which we passed.

At the springs, there was extensive discussion of the importance of the oasis dating back 16,000 years as a vital outpost on the Old Salt Trail used by Indians and the Devil’s Highway used by the Spanish since Fr. Eusebio Kino in 1698. Then, after the Gadsden Purchase, how a trading post was established by Americans who dammed the spring to create a pond and planted an orchard of pomegranate and fig trees. The orchard is still there today though quite overgrown. You would never see it unless it were pointed out.

We were introduced to the salt-tolerant pup fish in the spring-fed stream and the endangered mud turtles in the pond. Our guide drew attention

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to evidence that the resident owl had recently been hunting. She identified some nutrient-rich wolfberries along the trail so we sampled a few. She assigned the names of actual Spanish and American pioneers to tour members and gave us scripts to read out loud explaining their roles in the history of Quito so that we could begin to see things through their eyes. Then we climbed the hill to the historic cemetery to visit the graves of some of the characters we had portrayed.

Shirley and I were so impressed by the whole experience that we invited friends from Phoenix to join us on a repeat of the tour. It is a 45-minute ride on a bumpy, rutted dirt road to the spring. The newly assigned guide did not see anything worth mentioning along the way. At the spring, we walked around the pond where some coots were paddling about in the reeds. Nothing to say about the construction of the pond, the ancient willow sacred to the Native Americans, or the trading post in the oasis, or the orchard nourished by the spring, or the people who had used the Salt Trail or Devil’s Highway.

Even though we had not heard or done much, our guide lamented that there was “not enough time” to climb the hill to the cemetery before leaving. Probably because he did not know who is buried there or why they mattered. A classic instance of not yet up-to-speed. Major disap-

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A totally opposite experience just occurred to me. We had signed up for a spring wildflower tour. But spring was late and the wildflowers didn’t get the memo informing them they were expected to attend. Our guide insisted we should go anyway so she could point out where flowers were likely to be when they finally chose to show up. Thus, we went to “see” things that were not actually there yet. We felt sorry for the person assigned to lead the tour. Now, we might have just said, “No thanks, perhaps we’ll come back in a couple weeks.” But Midwesterners are often encumbered by excessive civility.

Even when a tour fails to meet all of our expectations, Shirley and I are usually willing to settle for spectacular scenery, amazing encounters with wildlife, and weather that is typically preferable to what the folks back home are experiencing.

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ith another Northwest Ohio winter on the wane, many parents are more than eager to get their kids off their backsides and doing something active outdoors. Kids, on the other hand, may not share their parents’ enthusiasm for physical exertion . . . or the outdoors. In fact, some parents may need to explain exactly what “outdoors” is. (It’s that extra space they walk through between buildings and vehicles.)

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are to stick with exercise for a lifetime.

It’s also a lot easier to encourage kids through example while they’re young and impressionable and still want to emulate Mom and Dad. That’s not to say it’s too late to motivate teenagers to get moving, but by that stage of the game, you’ll definitely need to call on all your powers of persuasion.

#2 Provide the right tools Finding outdoor activities to partake in isn’t as intuitive to kids today as it once was. (Remember when your parents sent you outside in the morning and said, “I don’t want to see you until lunchtime”?) So, in order to facilitate healthy physical activity, you’ll need to make sure the right tools are on hand—balls, bats, bikes, skates, scooters, jump ropes, hula hoops, hockey sticks, nets, mitts, sidewalk chalk for hopscotch, or whatever else your kids might enjoy using with their friends or siblings or even by themselves. Remember, active play is the best form of exercise for young kids. Teaching them to equate exercise with fun is more than half the battle.

#3 Find a sport that fits If your child is ready and willing

to participate in organized sports, explore all the options until you find one that fits his or her interests and personality. Don’t assume that just because you excelled at football or basketball, your child will want to do the same. Keep in mind that some kids may gravitate naturally to team sports while others may be drawn to more individual activities, such as hiking, archery, rock climbing, swimming, or even fishing. Remember: it doesn’t have to be about competition!

#4 Go by pedal or bipedal Whenever possible, bike or walk to destinations in reasonable proximity, and encourage your kids to do the same. For example, if they’re clamoring for a cone or milkshake from the local ice cream shop on a summer’s evening, don’t offer to drive them there; prompt them to ride their bikes instead. Then, at least, they’ll burn a few calories and build some muscle before and after enjoying their frozen treats.

#5 Lead by example “Do as I say, not as I do” is not a good mantra for parents who want to encourage their kids to exercise

more. Just as with other healthy habits—such as eating more fruits and vegetables and limiting screen time—the best way to elicit the desired behavior from kids is to lead by example. That means you’ll also need to shut off the TV and other devices, get off the couch, and get active. Otherwise, your kids won’t take your suggestions to heart.

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Alzheimer’s Association to hold educational program on 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter will hold an educational program on The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s for interested community members. The hour-long event will be held Monday, March 16 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sylvania Senior Center, 7140 W. Sylvania Ave. The Alzheimer ’s Association® has created an education program that explores the most common warning signs of Alzheimer’s to help individuals stay informed about what is normal aging and what is not.

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“This program is our most important community program,” says Pam Myers, Program Director of the Chapter. “When you or your loved ones begin to notice changes in these areas, it is important to know what might be a warning sign of Alzheimer’s and how to access help/ resources to ensure an accurate diagnosis.''

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NHA integrates behavioral and physical healthcare services

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he Neighborhood Health Association (NHA) continually strives to offer quality healthcare services to the uninsured and underinsured members of our community, as well as to identify opportunities to strengthen its care continuum and eliminate gaps in the services and resources provided.

Recognizing a significant need for behavioral healthcare among the population it serves, NHA recently launched an Integrated Behavioral Health program to complement the wide-ranging medical services already available in its community health centers.

Jacque Caro, MSW, LISW-S, Director of Integrated Behavioral Health for NHA, explains, “This new program, which is funded through a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration, is about meeting people where they are in the truest sense. Between 60 and 70 percent of people who are struggling with emotional issues go to their primary care provider for treatment because of the stigma associated with seeing a behavioral specialist. We’re filling

that gap in order to give our patients convenient access to vital behavioral services as well as to help eliminate that stigma. We want people to be comfortable coming here whether it’s for emotional distress or the flu.”

To appreciate the degree to which stigma is encouraging people to turn to primary care providers when they need behavioral services, consider that 70 to 80 percent of the general population visits a primary care provider at least once each year, and out of that population, 70 percent of patients are seeking care for an issue related to emotional health. What’s more, research has revealed that 77 percent of depression medications are being prescribed by primary care providers, not behavioral health specialists.

In fact, though our culture tends to place physical and behavioral health in separate compartments, they’re more interrelated than many peo-

ple realize. Caro notes, “Behavioral problems, such as chronic emotional stress or depression, have just as many functional impacts on an individual as physical problems do. Both can manifest themselves through symptoms such as weight gain or weight loss, headaches or other forms of pain, gastrointestinal issues, sleep disturbances, and many others. Also, chronic physical conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease, often have emotional side effects that need to be addressed.”

Furthermore, NHA’s clients tend to have an even greater need for integrated behavioral healthcare compared to the general population

due to factors such as lower education level, lower income, lack of employment, exposure to violence or trauma, and other social determinants of health. Lack of transportation is also a major issue for many of the clients NHA serves. “If we try to send someone across town for a behavioral health appointment, there’s a strong likelihood that they’ll never get there.

Our goal is to work with our clients using a whole-person model, not just treat their physical problems and send them elsewhere for behavioral issues. With our integrated program, they can see a behavioral health and primary care provider in the same day at the same location.”

Caro emphasizes that NHA’s Integrated Behavioral Health program is not intended to compete with other established behavioral health providers and agencies in the community.

Rather, the program’s objective is to identify individuals who have emotional issues but might be ren

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Dr. Wade Banker of Luxe Laser explains that laser hair removal involves the use of concentrated laser energy to heat and destroy the hair follicles below the surface of the skin. After several treatments, the hair follicles cease growing back and the unwanted hair is completely removed. “Laser hair removal is permanent and will destroy all hair follicles currently present in the treated area, though that doesn’t mean you can’t develop new follicles in the future. So, if your body is still producing follicles, you may grow some new hair that requires touch-up treatments,” he says.

Who is a candidate for this procedure? “Anyone can have laser hair removal performed, and it works well on all hair with the exceptions of light-blonde, white, or light-gray hair,” Dr. Banker states. “The reason for these exceptions is that some pigmentation is necessary for the laser to generate enough heat to kill the hair follicle. On the other hand, laser hair removal is typically a little easier on black or very dark hair.”

Dr. Banker adds that there is no minimum or maximum age for clients seeking laser hair removal, though anyone under 18 will need to have a parent or legal guardian present, and older patients need to be aware that gray hair has the potential to limit the procedure’s effectiveness.

Laser hair removal treatments are gentle and require no numbing or pain management. Clients may experience what can be described as a flicking sensation on the skin but no significant discomfort. Side effects are rare with the most common being sun sensitivity. “You’ll want to stay

sizes that at Luxe Laser, there are no contracts and no minimums for laser hair removal. “Some places will try to convince you to sign a contract or commit to a certain number of treatments over multiple years, but we strongly advise against signing a contract for any medical treatment,” he cautions.

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out of the sun or tanning bed for a few days following treatment, but otherwise no after-care is required,” says Dr. Banker.

The cost of laser hair removal depends on the area being treated, and Luxe Laser publishes all their pricing online at luxe-laser.com so clients can see exactly what their procedure will cost ahead of time.

Clients who would like to treat multiple areas, areas not listed on the website, or a combination of areas are encouraged to stop by Luxe Laser for a free consultation and pricing.

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The March landscape: Are you prepared for spring planting?

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That means attending to all those little chores that were left undone last fall and giving some thought to the direction you’d like your landscape to take this season.

Make a plan If you didn’t do so during the winter dormant season, you still have time to plan what to include in new planting beds or how to renovate existing ones. Consider your successes and failures from last year to help you decide which plants to incorporate and which to leave out this spring.

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beds in your landscape to determine how microclimates—i.e., differences in sun, wind, and temperature exposure at various points in your landscape— might affect its design. For example, one corner of the house might get substantially more afternoon sun or drying winds than an adjacent area just a few feet away (depending on the position of protective structures, overhanging trees, etc.). Subtle dif-

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ferences in growing conditions like these often explain why, for example, one azalea specimen in a long row of azaleas struggles to thrive while the others seem to do just fine.

How did your landscaping strike you over this past winter? Were you looking at nothing but bare ground after the first hard frost? If so, you might consider incorporating some evergreens to provide year-round structure as well as plants with winter interest such as red-twig dogwoods and ornamental grasses with attractive seed heads.

Did you have a hard time providing adequate moisture to plants in the more sun-drenched reaches of your landscape last summer? Why not do a little xeriscaping, or planting with specimens that can thrive in arid conditions? Coreopsis, barberries, sedums, salvias, and yuccas are just some of the drought-tolerant plants suited for the dry landscape in our area.

Were your plants overgrown and crowding one another out? You might plan to redefine your beds by thinning out the plantings. If weeds were overrunning your beds, you might consider installing landscape fabric over open areas of soil to prevent them from getting a foothold this year.

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Raising awareness to break down the stigma of autism

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ext month is Autism Awareness Month. With the diagnosis of autism becoming more prevalent, it becomes increasingly more important to talk openly about breaking down the social stigma that is often associated with the condition. Raising awareness can help people with autism feel embraced, accepted, and heard.

The word autism can mean so many things to so many people.

Many people who hear the word autism believe that this person may have stereotypical behaviors such as hand flapping, rocking, trouble with eye contact, and behavior challenges.

However, no two people with autism are the same and not all people with this condition necessarily display negative traits.

As doctor Stephen Shore states, “Once you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” Dr. Shore helps reiterate the fact that all individuals with autism are just that—individuals. They may share some common traits, but their strengths, weaknesses, hobbies, and interests are unique to them.

Raising awareness can help the world to see that each person who

has autism has their own special tism, some may understand that you purpose and can accomplish ex- are making a joke but still continue traordinary feats. For example, Dr. to question the purpose of the joke.

Temple Grandin, who was diagnosed In addition, a person with autism with autism and did not talk until may not always initiate, continue she was three-and-a-half years old, a conversation, or convey what a went on to become a properson is saying through fessor of animal science, facial expressions or tone a beloved author, and an of voice. advocate for those who Another way to encouralso have autism. Realizing age positive communication that autism is a spectrum with a person with autism of endless abilities and is to understand that many capacities can help raise people with autism need a acceptance and awareness. consistent routine. Because It can also be helpful to be life is often unpredictable aware of some common and full of changes in routraits of autism, while still tine, it is best, if possible, recognizing the person as to prepare a person with an individual. autism for this change with Understanding and several warnings or even a accepting common charvisual picture of the change. acteristics of people with Aisha Kaemming, MA, LPC Any visual representation autism may facilitate more of a schedule or upcoming positive interactions and eliminate event can really benefit a person with misunderstandings. Many people with autism and often help them prepare autism may converse differently in for their day, depending on their level that they may not naturally pick up on of functioning. This may include a social and nonverbal cues. A person calendar, a picture schedule, steps to with autism may often perceive the complete a task using pictures, etc. world in a literal way. For example, he Another strength commonly seen or she may not understand sarcasm in people with autism is that they and, therefore, find sarcastic humor may have an enhanced perception. to in fact be hurtful. Depending on A person with autism may notice the varying functioning levels of au- minor details of something that others

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Again, each characteristic depends on the functioning level of the individual and on each distinctive personality. Providing any type of positive reinforcement, whether that be verbal praise or a visual positive reinforcement chart working toward a reward, can help a person with autism shine, much like anyone else.

Recognizing these characteristics as strengths rather than a restriction is a way to promote positivity when people hear the word autism. Like any individual, meeting a person with autism with love, acceptance, and understanding can help them to be the best they can be.

Aisha Kaemming, MA, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor at The Willow Center and can be reached at 419-7205800. ❦

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Mrs. Jones, who is 88 years old and lives alone in her own home, had a fall while walking into church.

She could not remember the events leading up to the fall. Mrs. Jones was taken to the emergency room and suffered a fracture in her hand and was generally sore. Mrs. Jones’ children are very involved but have busy careers and lives. Mrs. Jones now has trouble putting on her own clothes, cooking, etc. Her children have stopped by every day to help her negotiate doctor appointments and daily life. The conversation about a nursing home was brought up. Mrs. Jones is adamant that she does not want to go into a nursing home and spend her money. Nursing home costs can be around $7,000 a month and

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deplete savings quickly. Home care costs are lower but still significant without insurance assistance.

Mrs. Jones opts to stay home with family assistance.

Mrs. Jones would not be able to access her Medicare benefit, which does cover the first 20 days at 100 percent, with a qualifying hospital stay. Mrs. Jones’ trip to the ER would not allow access to benefits.

Mrs. Jones is at home for now with her family helping with food, laundry, and bathing. Mrs. Jones is happy about the increased attention from her children but is anxious to get back to her normal routine.

Many older Americans see this process as the Devil and become anxious when discussing or planning. We are here to take “the Devil” out of the process and de-mystify long-term care, all while assisting consumers with real answers and options to navigate the system. Next month we will revisit Mrs. Jones’ story and follow her through the next step of her journey.

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luctant to reach out for behavioral services so they aren’t allowed to slip through the cracks. She notes that what patients are willing to share with providers is often just the “tip of the iceberg.” Below the surface there can be significant emotional concerns that behavioral health professionals are trained to recognize.

According to Caro, integrating behavioral and physical healthcare also makes sense from the standpoint of dollars and cents. “Studies show that addressing emotional problems in a primary care setting reduces emergency room use by 54 percent, cuts overall medical costs by $500 per patient, and reduces hospital stays and office visits. Our program also helps ease the workload of medical providers who may not be comfortable addressing behavioral health issues and provides education to practitioners on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of emotional problems. It’s a collaboration that benefits everyone involved,” she says.

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If you have little or no control over your arms or hands but retain use of your legs, you have a different range of physical challenges to face, having considerable difficulty dressing yourself (buttoning, zippering, pulling on shirts and pants); using the bathroom; washing; reaching anywhere for any object; and communicating by telephone, computer, writing, drawing, or music. You’re likely to have difficulty handling money, writing checks, or using credit cards. Your signatures can be difficult to acquire. You may have trouble eating your food.

Most people like to be as independent as they can. Adaptive dressing aids include a variety of devices designed to provide support for individuals who are unable to get dressed independently. For the disabled, or for those who just have a difficult time with fine motor skills, dressing oneself can be one of the hardest tasks in the day. While caregivers or spouses may assist with other difficult tasks, such as eating or transportation, getting dressed is one of those very private activities that most people like to do by themselves. Some people may reclaim their independence with dressing aids like button aids, elastic shoelaces, and long-handled shoe horns. But they are only aids. They may be helpful, but the person is still challenged physically.

So, the next time you notice that someone has a pattern of barely getting to a meeting, restaurant, social event, or anything on time, think before you make any comment about them showing up. You might not know what they go through to get ready.

As the Cheyenne Indian folklore saying goes, “Do not judge your neighbor until you walk two moons in his moccasins.” Or if you prefer Elvis Presley, think of the wisdom of his classic song “Walk a Mile in My Shoes.” A line from it says, “Before you abuse, criticize, and accuse, walk a mile in my shoes.”

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Prune judiciously Did you put off the chore of dormant pruning this winter? You can still catch up provided you don’t prune too excessively. Go ahead and cut back the dead top growth of your perennials and ornamental grasses. Trees and shrubs can be pruned judiciously to remove dead, diseased, weak, or crossing branches.

However, avoid overall pruning of trees and shrubs that bloom on last year’s growth, such as azaleas, rhododendrons, forsythias, Hydrangea macrophylla, lilacs, and magnolias. To

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Depending on the temperature, it’s usually safe to pull back heavy mulch layers and to remove protective burlap, foam rose cones, and other forms of winter protection by the end of March. This is especially recommended for foam rose cones, which can trap heat and cause roses to mold. Just keep an ear to the weather forecast and be prepared to replace the cones in the event of a late cold snap. ❦

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Tinnitus can be controlled

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innitus may occur from many different causes. The most common cause is damage to the hair cells of the inner ear, often due to extended exposure to extreme background noise. The longer one is exposed to excessive noise and the louder the noise is, the higher the likelihood that damage is going to occur. The importance of wearing ear protection in those situations to decrease the risk of developing hearing loss with the complication of tinnitus cannot be stressed enough.

Other common reasons that hair cells can become damaged are the natural process of aging, suddenimpact noises, or middle-ear infections. In addition, stress, adverse reactions to medicines, neck or head injuries, and other untreated medical conditions may all contribute to tinnitus. Let’s not forget that those who wear numerous types of earphones for streaming of phone calls or music may also be at risk of

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According to recent research and the Hearing Health Foundation, up to 90 percent of individuals who are experiencing tinnitus or ringing in the ear also have documented hearing loss. Each individual experiences tinnitus differently in terms of pitch, volume, presence, and type, and in turn reacts differently to the presence of tinnitus. There are many whose brain has trained itself to compensate for the hearing loss by turning up an “inner volume control” to amplify otherwise unnoticeable sounds in the environment.

In some cases, tinnitus is extremely bothersome and starts to cause emotional problems such as anxiety, stress, or even depression. This type of event may be unavoidable, so the first recommendation is to keep tinnitus at bay. In addition, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports that the condition increases steadily with age. It peaks between the ages of 60 and 69 years. However, as mentioned earlier, symptoms vary widely.

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Medical News Today defines tinnitus as the perception of noise or ringing in the ear. It’s a symptom of an underlying condition, such as hearing loss, trauma to the ear, or a circulatory disorder to name a few, and affects about 15 to 20 percent of people. Tinnitus can interfere with the ability to hear normal conversational speech, affect the ability to concentrate at work or school, and continue into the evening hours when it affects the ability to relax.

It can even lead to a sleep disorder or other psychological problems.

The presence of tinnitus is perceived as a real sound. The true perception of the noise is generated from the auditory pathways and, because it is not real, everyone describes it differently. Common descriptions include a ringing, buzzing, roaring, hissing or even rushing sound.

Since tinnitus is not considered an illness and isn’t treated with prescription drugs, the goal of treatment is to minimize the negative awareness to a level that is considered bearable.

According to the American Tinnitus Association, about 80 percent of people with tinnitus are able to achieve compensation by simply utilizing hearing amplification. Many hearing aids also have a tinnitus treatment option called sound therapy, which is a program built into the hearing aid that allows wearers to adjust sounds according to their needs to reduce the presence of tinnitus and bring relief.

The cure for tinnitus is using tools available to reduce awareness and mask the tinnitus, giving individuals a greater sense of control over it and reducing its impact on their daily life. The combination of sound therapy, education, and counseling can be very effective at helping people with tinnitus cope with symptoms, sleep better, and learn how to avoid circumstances that trigger tinnitus.

Sound therapy is a helpful tool for managing tinnitus symptoms. It makes it possible to listen to different, carefully selected sounds, which can help the individual feel that the tinnitus is reduced or temporarily gone.

It thus directs attention away from the tinnitus and helps the individual focus on something more pleasant.

Your hearing-care professional can help you find the sound therapy that provides the most effective relief.

The audiologists at Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic are experts in the area of tinnitus. Please feel free to contact us with questions or request an appointment.

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Okay, right now you’re probably thinking, “Oh, boy, another person urging me to make a major lifestyle change!� But as regular readers of this column are aware, adopting healthier eating habits doesn’t have to be daunting. In fact, you’ll get the best results if you keep it simple and work on just a few things at a time. Taking baby steps instead of rushing headlong into a complete dietary overhaul will more likely lead to changes that last a lifetime.

If you’re not sure how to get started, a good way to begin is simply keeping track of all the foods you eat and beverages you drink over the course of a week. But be honest with yourself! Those tastetests while cooking and the bites you take from your kid’s plate count too!

The purpose of keeping track this way is not to shame you for overindulging. Rather it’s to give you some insight into where you may need to make some changes.

Having a week’s worth of intake in front of you will allow you to reflect on what is working and what is not.

For example, the list might reveal that you’re drinking a lot of sugary beverages such as pop or Kool-Aid, or perhaps that you’re making too many trips through the fast-food drive-through on your lunch break or on your way home from work.

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Natural ways to avoid nasty virus infections

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n recent days, the coronavirus has been all over the news. People are stranded on cruise ships because countries are fearful of the epidemic being spread to their shores. So, what can one do to naturally reduce the likelihood of getting a virus-borne infection like the flu or a cold—or to protect oneself from their scarier cousins like the SARS or H1N1 pandemics that swept through countries just a few years ago?

Flu shots are effective, but only for the viruses they are targeted for. Typically, physicians gather a few examples of the past year and design the immunization to target those specific viruses. The problem is, the flu virus constantly mutates so there is a whole different variety popping into existence by the next season. That’s why you need a new flu shot every year! Patients are surprised to be told they have the flu even though they had their flu shot. The shot certainly reduces the risk, but the virus is clever and is constantly changing.

To understand what you can do,

it helps to understand how these viruses get a foothold in the body.

The usual route is through the mouth or nose. Breathing in virus-laden water droplets sneezed into the air is one route. Touching a contaminated doorknob or other surface and then touching your mouth is also a popular way for viruses to enter the body.

Your body’s first line of defense is in the throat. Tonsils and adenoids are composed of tissues similar to the lymph nodes or glands.

Their job is to intercept viruses or bacteria before they can penetrate into the bloodstream. Years ago, removing these glands was almost a right of childhood. Over time it was found that removing the adenoids and tonsils substantially increased asthma, pneumonia, and allergic and infectious diseases. So, today, these tissues are left in place in all but the most severe cases.

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One of the first simple ways to combat the spread of cold and flu around the home is to encourage the “elbow cough.” Simply teach your kids and train yourself to cover the face with the elbow when coughing. This avoids coating the hands with virus particles, which can then be transferred to doorknobs or other surfaces.

Water and sleep are two overlooked simple defenses against viral attacks.

Lack of sleep lowers the power of your immune system. In addition, you need a constant flush of eight full glasses of water every day to cleanse your body of metabolic toxins.

Being fully hydrated also provides easier access by the cells of your immune system to all parts of the body so there is nowhere for a virus to hide.

Wash your hands with simple soap and water to kill any virus particles present. I am not a fan of disinfectant sanitizing sprays—they have their own dangers. Just regular soap and water is enough to do the job. Where disinfectant wipes shine is in wiping down contact surfaces like doorknobs, tables, toilet flush handles—just about anything that commonly gets touched.

So, what can you do after you catch the virus? The truth is, once the flu or cold virus is firmly established in the body, even strong pharmaceutical antiviral drugs have a tough time impacting the course of the infection. All the coughing, sneezing, fever, and body aches are actually from your own immune system! It is waging a war to drive Answers to crossword from page 29 1

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off the invading viruses, and once that war is launched, there is little to do but treat the symptoms and hope your immune system is victorious!

I tell my patients there is one simple remedy that everyone should have in their bathroom medicine cabinet—zinc lozenges. It is important to note that once viruses get past the thyroid and adenoid tissues, they are now beyond the front guard of the body. Typically, one of the first signs of a pending cold or flu is a scratchy or sore throat. We get this symptom many times throughout our life and, most of the time at least, the virus is stopped there. But, occasionally, it gets through and into the body to raise havoc.

At the first sign of a sore or scratchy throat, one should suck on a zinc lozenge and allow it to coat the throat.

The zinc particles will bind with the viral particles on the outside surface of the tissues and render them inert.

Think of it like ambushing the virus from behind!

Zinc lozenges come in multiple flavors and can be found in the cold and flu aisle. If you can stand the unflavored tasted of zinc, you can find it cheaper in the vitamin isle.

Note that you need the lozenges and not the pill form of zinc.

The use of vitamins in the treatment of colds and flu is somewhat controversial. Vitamin C, in larger than usual dose, is suggested to greatly shorten the severity and duration of viral illnesses. However, pre-dosing with vitamin C in an environment where your kids or coworkers are infected likely aids your immune system in preventing the infection in the first place. For prevention or treatment, vitamin C is best taken in several divided doses throughout the day. n

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if symptoms are persistent, the daily use of a controller medicine. Again, your child’s doctor can advise you on the different options,” she states.

Dr. Jennifer Ruddy is currently accepting new patients. Her office is located at 2121 Hughes Drive, Suite 640, in Toledo, and can be reached at 419-291-2207. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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enacross Lutheran Services, which serves nearly 4,000 people annually in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, and Benedictine, a nationally recognized senior-care ministry based in Minnesota, have announced the signing of a letter of intent for Genacross to join Benedictine.

Founded 160 years ago, Genacross carries out its faith-based mission across diverse ministries, including post-acute care, senior living, and family and youth services.

“While Genacross is in a stable financial position, the organization had a duty to proactively look to the future to make sure it remains strong and is able to meet the needs of individuals as we move forward,” said Rick Marshall, Genacross president/CEO. “We realized that we do not have the resources to address our needs and opportunities and initiated a search for an organization that does.”

Genacross conducted an exhaustive, national search, including representatives of Lutheran and non-Lutheran, for-profit and non-profit entities.

After extensive analysis, they chose Benedictine as the organization that best supported its mission.

A mission-based non-profit, for the past 35 years Benedictine has provided a full spectrum of health and housing services to aging adults.

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The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers has earned Patient-Centered Specialty Practice level 3 recognition and Oncology Medical Home recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Oncology homes align systems and resources with coordinated care focused on cancer patients and their needs. This reduces fragmentation, supports shared decision making, and improves the patient experience. They are the first oncology practice in the state of Michigan and the second oncology practice in the state of Ohio to receive this recognition.

For more information, please call The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers at 419-479-5605. ❦

ing, assisted-living, and independent-living communities across the upper Midwest and offer services in such areas as therapy, rehabilitation, memory care, home health care, adult day care, and transitional care.

“Benedictine provided nearly everything that Genacross was seeking,” Mr. Marshall said. “We share Christian missions, and our values are in complete alignment. They will facilitate needed capital investments and operational support at our facilities. Their size and scope will help us grow in a competitive health care environment.”

Genacross Lutheran Services will maintain its name for a period of time and will continue to engage with the Lutheran community. Furthermore, Benedictine is committed to the retention of employees; in fact, Benedictine is hoping to see some ministries expand.

With the signing of the letter of intent, a period of due diligence begins. Both organizations will conduct visits and exchange information.

Final approval will be needed from each organization’s boards and the Genacross member congregations.

They expect that process to be completed this year. Following closing, Genacross will be a member organization or subsidiary of Benedictine, reporting through its organizational chart. ❦

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Vitamin C strengthens the immune system and is a strong antioxidant shown to be effective against the swine and bird flu. The suggested base dose for vitamin C is 60 mg daily. This dose is just high enough to limit scurvy or other deficiency syndromes. The Linus Pauling Institute offers an overview of optimal vitamin C intakes for different ages and conditions. Their basic recommendation is as follows: “For healthy men and women, the Linus Pauling Institute recommends a vitamin C intake of at least 400 mg daily. Consuming at least five servings (2½ cups) of fruits and vegetables daily provides about 200 mg of vitamin C. Most multivitamin supplements provide 60 mg of vitamin C. To make sure you meet the Institute’s recommendation, supplemental vitamin C in two separate small doses taken in the morning and evening is recommended.”

Another natural technique to deal with an upper sinus or respiratory infection is to attempt to flush out much of the virus through the use of a neti pot. A neti pot is a small watering pail with a spout designed to flush out the nasal sinuses. Usually

used with a saline solution, a neti pot can be effective in loosening clogged mucus and creating a hostile environment for viruses. The best time to use a neti pot is at the first sign of nasal sniffles.

It is important to be proactive during the cough and flu season.

Wash your hands with plain soap and water. Avoid using chlorinated sprays on yourself, but use them liberally on doorknobs, counters, or any surface touched by people.

Keep zinc lozenges in your medicine cabinet and pop one in your mouth at the first sign of throat irritation.

For nasal and upper respiratory infections, a neti pot can be very beneficial as a natural way to flush out the viruses.

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He is an author, lecturer, and one-time stand-up comedian and has maintained an active practice in Toledo, Ohio for the last 29 years. He is available for lay lectures and may be contacted at Dr_ Schwan@AcupunctureToledo.com. ❦ Healthy Living News | March 2020 35

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AARP estimates that by 2050, more than 20 percent of US residents will be aged 65 and over, compared with 15 percent today. As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.

For many people, one of the most difficult conversations to have involves talking with an aging parent about extended medical care. The shifting of roles can be challenging, and emotions often prevent important information from being exchanged and critical decisions from being made.

When talking to a parent about future care, it may be best to have a strategy for structuring the conversation. Here are some key concepts to consider: Cover the basics Knowing ahead of time what information you need to find out may help keep the conversation on track.

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It is also important to know the location of medical and estate management paperwork, including: • Medicare card • Insurance information • Durable power of attorney for health care • Will, living will, trusts and other documents.

Be thorough Remember that if you can collect all the critical information, you may be able to save your family time and avoid future emotional discussions.

While checklists and scripts may help prepare you, remember that this conversation could signal a major change in your parent’s life. The transition from provider to dependent can be difficult for any parent and has the potential to unearth old issues. Be prepared for emotions and the unexpected. Be kind, but do your best to get all the information you need.

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Don’t procrastinate The earlier you can begin to communicate about important issues, the more likely you will be to have all the information you need when a crisis arises. How will you know when a parent needs your help?

Look for indicators like fluctuations in weight, failure to take medication, new health concerns, and diminished social interaction. These can all be warning signs that additional care may soon become necessary. Don’t avoid the topic of care just because you are uncomfortable. Chances are that waiting will only make you more so.

Remember, whatever your relationship with your parent has been, this new phase of life could present challenges for both parties. By treating your parent with love and respect—and taking the necessary steps toward open communication— you may be able to provide the help needed during this new phase of life.

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You’re never too old for Super Slow Training T

hough most of the clients currently taking advantage of the Super Slow Training method offered at TriggerPoint are in their 40s, this evidence-based, time-efficient exercise solution is gaining popularity among people of all ages—including individuals well into their senior years.

One such client is Peg Anderson, age 92. Anderson learned about Super Slow Training from an ad and article in Healthy Living News and decided to explore the program further. So she came to TriggerPoint, tried it out, and was immediately impressed. “I thought, ‘This is great! I need to keep doing this!” she recalls.

At that time, Anderson was beginning to have difficulty managing the stairs outside her home and wasn’t sure whether she would be able to continue living there. She had even purchased two canes to help her navigate the stairs. However, after just a handful of Super Slow Training sessions, she began to notice a positive change. “I could tell a difference after doing the program once a week for just three weeks. I realized I was getting stronger and could go up and down those stairs without much effort whereas I struggled before. So I said I’m never going to quit this. I’m still not using either of those canes, and I attribute that to coming to TriggerPoint and making my muscles stronger,” she says.

TriggerPoint owner Russ Wakefield explains that Super Slow Training involves lifting and lowering weights at a very slow rate, keeping consistent tension on the muscle throughout its whole range of motion. High-tech monitors on the specially designed Super Slow Training equipment help clients maintain the proper form, technique, and tempo during workouts.

This method differs from conventional strength-training techniques in that there is no fast momentum to help do the work for you.

Though slow, this technique is intense, really working the muscles. It’s also very safe, with highly experienced and educated trainers working one-on-one with clients and monitoring and adjusting their every move. After this intense exercise stimulus, the body recovers for seven days, producing the desired results.

Ours is a busy, fast-paced society that allows us little time to focus on

health and fitness, so TriggerPoint clients appreciate the fact that Super Slow Training demands no more than a half hour of their time once a week. In fact, the program can be completed over your lunch hour with no requirement to change clothes or shower afterward. What’s more, as you progress through the program and begin to see results you never thought possible, that weekly workout time may actually decrease.

Super Slow Training is considered a high-intensity workout, but that should not discourage anyone from participating as long as they have their physician’s approval.

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certain physical challenges, including arthritis in her shoulder, but she says that her trainers at TriggerPoint are fully aware of her age and limitations and are careful to modify her program accordingly.

Asked what she would tell others in her age group about Super Slow Training, Anderson states, “You are never too old for this. If you have physical limitations, the trainers will help you work around them.

Remember, health problems are expensive and become more and more likely the older you get. You can’t just sit around reading magazines and eating bonbons and expect to stay healthy. You have to get moving and keep moving!”

Wakefield urges anyone who is seeking a more efficient strength-training and conditioning alternative—or is simply tired of getting disappointing results from conventional workouts— to follow Anderson’s example by calling TriggerPoint and giving Super Slow Training a try. “This efficient, evidence-based program might just be the exercise solution you’ve been looking for,” he states.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NW OH’s Care Experts Since 1988

LAW OFFICES OF

LEATHERMAN & WITZLER **†TODD HAMILTON NOLL PAUL A. SKAFF *HEATHER L. PENTYCOFE 353 Elm Street • Perrysburg, OH 43551 419.874.3536

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KAY LEATHERMAN HOWARD, OF COUNSEL WAYNE M. LEATHERMAN (1921-2013) EARL N. WITZLER, RETIRED **Also licensed to practice in the state of Florida. *Also licensed to practice in the state of Michigan. †Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Accredited Serving Clients and the Community Since 1950

A PLACE TO CALL “HOME” If you’ve been looking for a comfortable, secure and affordable senior housing…look no further.

Pelham Manor Apartments offer many amenities including: • Individually controlled heat and air conditioning • Laundry facilities • Appliances & utlities included • Rent based on income (extremely low-income individuals encouraged to apply)

Serving Northwest Ohio for more than 45 years!

Pelham Manor is a tobacco-free property providing one- and two-bedroom apartments for persons aged 62 years or older, with some units available to persons under 62 who require certain accessibility features.

Northwest Ohio’s largest supplier of portable restrooms • Portable Restrooms • Restroom Trailers • Septic Tank Cleaning

Please call for information or stop by Mon.–Fri., 8:30am to 4pm 2700 Pelham Road Toledo 43606 419/537-1515

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Equal Employer Opportunity • Equal Housing Opportunity

Macke Roofing (419) 874-2440 mackeroofing.com

Perrysburg’s Hometown Roofing Contractor

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Now Accepting Applications for Efficiencies & 2-Bedroom Apartments* at the

PLAZA APARTMENTS 2520 Monroe Street

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DIAMONDS, FINE JEWELRY MANUFACTURING - CUSTOM DESIGN - REPAIRS

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• Portable Sinks • Portable Showers • Luxury Accommodations

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1 112 WEST SECOND ST. PERRYSBURG, OHIO 43551

PHONE: (419) 874-4473

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(419) 873-SOLE (7653)

We offer many types of massage for relaxation, injury treatment, or just pampering yourself!

Book online at: bodyandsolemassagetherapy.com Also offering: Body Scrubs - foot & hand • Mud Wraps Facials using doTerra • Skincare & oils, Aromatherapy

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Elizabeth Scott Community 2720 Albon Road Maumee, OH 43537 419-865-3002 www.elizabethscott.org

Continuing Healthcare of Toledo 4420 South Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43615 419-531-4201 www.ContinuingHC.com

Rosary Care Center 6832 Convent Blvd.

Sylvania, OH 43560 419-824-3600 www.sistersosf.org

Genacross Lutheran Services Wolf Creek Campus

Senior Star at West Park Place

Park Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation

2001 Perrysburg-Holland Rd. Holland, OH 43528

3501 Executive Parkway Toledo, Ohio 43606

2735 Darlington Rd.

419-861-2233

419-442-8563

www.GenacrossLutheranServices.org

www.seniorstar.com/westparkplace

Senior Living Guide Choosing a senior living community that’s right for you or a loved one is among the most important—and challenging— decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. We’re fortunate here in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan to have a wide variety of high-quality senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, continuing-care, and subsidized low-income housing communities.

To make your decision a bit easier, we’ve assembled this guide to all the senior living properties that regularly support Healthy Living News through advertising. In addition to referencing this page for each organization’s contact information, we urge you to see their ads in the pages of this issue, check out their websites, and give them a call to schedule a tour if you are interested in hearing more about all the services and amenities they offer.

Toledo, Ohio 43606 419-531-4465 www.parkterracenursing.com

Parkcliffe Community 4226 Parkcliffe Lane Toledo, OH 43615 419-381-9447 www.parkcliffe.com

Pelham Manor 2700 Pelham Rd Toledo, OH 43606 419-537-1515 www.jewishtoledo.org

St. Clare Commons

The Manor at Perrysburg

Gardens of St. Francis

Fieldstone Villas

12469 Five Point Road Perrysburg, OH 43551

250 Manor Drive Perrysburg, OH 43551

930 S. Wynn Road Oregon, Ohio 43616

9640 Sylvania-Metamora Rd. Sylvania, OH 43560

419-931-0050

419-874-0306

419-698-4331

419-386-2686

www.homeishere.org

www.ManorAtPerrysburg.com

www.homeishere.org

www.sunset-communities.org

Sunset House

Ohio Living Swan Creek

Franciscan Care Center

The Lakes of Monclova

4030 Indian Rd. Ottawa Hills, OH 43606

5916 Cresthaven Lane Toledo, OH 43614

4111 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Toledo, Ohio 43623

Monclova Road Maumee, Ohio 43537

419-536-4645

419-865-4445

419-882-6582

419-866-3030

www.sunset-communities.org

www.ohioliving.org

www.homeishere.org

www.lakesofmonclova.com

The Woodlands

Plaza Apartments

The Laurels of Toledo

4030 Indian Rd. Ottawa Hills, OH 43606

2520 Monroe Street Toledo, Ohio 43620

1011 Byrne Road Toledo, OH 43607

Browning Masonic Community

419-724-1220

419-244-1881

www.sunset-communities.org

419-536-7600

www.vmc.org

www.laurelsoftoledo.com

Sunset Village

Genesis Village

9640 Sylvania-Metamora Rd. Sylvania, OH 43560

2429 S. Reynolds Rd. Toledo, OH 43614

Genacross Lutheran Services Toledo Campus

419-724-1200

419-720-1286

www.sunset-communities.org

www.genesisvillage.org

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131 Wheeling St. Toledo, OH 43605 419-724-1414 www.GenacrossLutheranServices.org

8883 Browning Drive Waterville, Ohio 43566 419-878-4055 www.bmcohio.org

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Health Care for the Universe of You At Mercy Health, you’ll find the compassionate care you need to stay healthy and strong for those who love and need you. Learn more at

mercy.com/universe

F O R T H E U N I V E R S E O F YO U

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