HLN May 2019

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that grows down onto the neck. unshine, flowers, allergies, Dr. Handler also utilizes the wrinkles, and skin cancer www.drharveyhandler.com latest in lasers for removal of “age all accompany the pleasant spots” (sun spots really) anywhere spring weather we enjoy. Dr. on the body. This laser works espeHarvey Handler sees more suncially well for the tops of hands covburn in April and May than all ered with those “age spots.” Finally, throughout the summer months.

Smoother, tighter, younger-looking skin on face, arms, and chest Dr. Handler also performs laser Don’t let spring’s mild temperaremoval of unwanted blood vessels tures fool you into forgetting No surgery. that grow on your face and enlarge sunscreen. Use a sunscreen No injections. with heat, stress, and the intake of of 30 to 40 SPF, and apply it No downtime. alcohol. Again, pain and downtime generously 30 minutes before are minimal with this laser. sun exposure. Reduce and ADULT, arvey andLer, m.d., f.a.a.d.

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When the Clear and Brilliant check for skin cancer conducted only by a board-certified dermaneck? These unfortunate changes caused by prior sun exposure and laser is combined with Thermage CPT Deep Tip, the results are tologist. aging can be improved dramatically with pain-free, non-invasive cosideal for patients who desire no downtime or pain and predictable Hair loss in men and women metic procedures performed entirely by Dr. Handler. results of lifting sagging skin and smoothing fine lines. Dr. HanAre you losing hair from surgery, anesthesia, illnesses, pregThe NEW Thermage CPT Deep Tip procedure painlessly heats dler is the only dermatologist in northwest Ohio performing this nancy, medications, stress, genetics, or “normal” hair loss secdamaged collagen under your skin to tighten and lift sagging areas procedure. ondary to aging or low blood levels of nutrients? There are many of the neck, jowls, upper arms, and abdomen. The NEW Thermage Are you aware that Dr. Handler personally performs laser causes of hair loss in men and women. Most are not simply due CPT Deep Tip procedure utilizes radiofrequency energy (not laser). procedures for removal of body hair anywhere hair grows? Yes, to age or family history, and most are treatable. Now these probThis procedure also encourages a natural repair process that results this minimally painful laser destroys hairs around the chin, jawlems of hair loss can be evaluated and there is hope for reducing in further tightening, lifting, and younger-looking skin. With only ONE line, upper lip, underarms, ears, nose, bikini line, etc. And this your hair loss and stimulating new growth. Dr. Harvey Handler, treatment, results are seen before leaving the office. Continued tightlaser is not just for women. Many men have this laser performed board-certified dermatologist of Sylvania, Ohio, has a medical ening and lifting of sagging skin occurs over a 6-month time period to permanently remove chest and back hair as well as beard hair treatment for decreasing your hair loss and increasing growth in with results lasting 3-4 years! There is NO downtime and NO pain. many patients!

The NEW Thermage CPT Deep Pediatric skin disease diagnosis Tip system has been utilized by t is appropriate for patients to understand why it is in their best Be aware and cautious of medi-spas and cosmetic centers and treatment is one of Dr. Handler’s Dr. Handler for many years with medical interest to always seek the advice of a board-certified organized and maintained by individuals other than a board-certidermatologist for skin care. Why is seeking a board-certified fied dermatologist or even any medical doctors (not MD’s). Many special fields in general Dermatoloexcellent results and very satisdermatologist the most beneficial route for solving skin disease of these individuals have no formal education or training in skin gy. From birth onward, Dr. Handler fied patients. issues versus a general practitioner, nurse practitioner, physician’s disease diagnosis, treatment, or cosmetic enhancement of skin diagnoses and treats eczema, For lines between the eyes assistant, or any other medical individual? I am providing the defects. hemangiomas, contact and allergic (worry lines), crow’s feet, and following information for patients to understand the necessity of How do you know whether he/she is a board-certified dermadermatitis, and general “lumps and the “sleepy and tired look with seeing a board-certified dermatologist. tologist? Look for F.A.A.D. (Fellow of the American Academy of bumps” that children and infants Please be aware that a board-certified dermatologist has the droopy eyelids,” the use of Botox Dermatology, which is a designation from the American Academy of Dermatology) following their name. To confirm this information, develop. What about “birth marks,” or Dysport works well to improve following minimum education versus the above-mentioned quasi “skin doctors”: check the website at aad.org/findaderm. None of the above rescalp and body “ringworm,” body these areas. The results are di1. Four years of college to earn a bachelor’s degree quirements are met by a nurse practitioner, certified nurse pracand head lice, scabies, psoriasis? If minished lines and a more “wide 2. Four years of medical school to become a medical doctor titioner, physician assistant, or any other medical doctor licensed there is a lesion or spot on the skin, awake” and less tired appear(MD) or doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) to practice medicine. Do your homework before trusting your skin Dr. Handler is trained to properly ance. These products are also 3. One year of an internship disease diagnosis and treatment to anyone but a board-certified 4. 3-4 years in a dermatology residency program dermatologist. examine, diagnose, and treat approfantastic to reduce anxiety-in5. Has passed exams for board certification in dermatology. priately. ❦ duced underarm sweating for 5-7

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MENTAL HEALTH

May 2019 • Vol. 24, Issue 5

Your Monthly Guide to Healthy Living ENRICHING YOUR LIFE (continued)

8 Mental health awareness is focus of May 9 When stressors exceed coping abilities­­—how to prevent suicide 10 Talbot Clinical Services: saving lives—one life at a time, one day at a time 11 Dispelling the myths about mental illness

HEALTH & BEAUTY 2 Spring is here! Look as young as you feel 7 It’s in your power to prevent skin cancer 17 Profile by Sanford: sustainable weight loss, personal coaching, and so much more 20 It’s never too late to benefit from physical activity 24 Luxe Laser physician sheds light on liposuction 28 When to worry about your eyes by Carol Kollarits, MD, Cataract and Laser Institute of Maumee 36 Sound Advice from Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic by Randa Mansour-Shousher, AuD, CCC-A 39 Local physician gets proactive with Lifestyle Medicine 40 Energy that heals by Douglas A. Schwan, DC, Dipl ac 41 NHA program fights infant mortality on multiple fronts 42 Informational session on Rolfing® Structural Integration to be held May 22 44 Are rechargeable hearing aid batteries right for you?

by Shelly Horvat, AuD, CCC-A

ENRICHING YOUR LIFE 14 A Walk in the Park – Texas is a whole ‘nother universe

by LeMoyne Mercer 18 Spiritually Speaking – What is the “spiritual life"

by Sister Mary Thill 19 Make your young swimmer an Aquatic Problem Solver

by Kym Cragel 26 Tips for race recovery and Dave’s Races by Amanda Manthey

30 New license on life 31 Nobody’s Perfect – Avoid wheelchair road rage

by Sister Karen Zielinski, OSF 33 Biking for healthy living by Keith Webb 34 Eating Well – Fueling your body for sports and fitness

by Laurie A. Syring, RD/LD 34 Health Crossword Puzzle 37 Black Swamp Conservancy introduces Ohio Wildlife Guide 38 You’re never too old for Super Slow Training 43 All the right moves: transfer rights in long-term care by Chris Stieben and Megan Benner Senecal 45 Be all you can be by Dan Jachimiak

OUR COMMUNITY 5 ProMedica offers robotic exoskeleton to speed rehab in stroke patients 12 Canoemobile coming to the Toledo area in 2019!

13 Seniors can connect, create, and contribute at Sunset Retirement Communities 18 St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation to host stroke-awareness dinner event May 16 22 Mercy Health – Perrysburg Hospital meets community needs close to home 23 Laurels uses innovative clock test to evaluate cognition and customize care 25 Alzheimer’s fundraising will be all the fashion at The Manor at Perrysburg June 13 32 UTMC offers device to lower stroke risk in Afib patients who can’t use blood thinners 35 Serenity Farm to hold volunteer Open House May 4 42 Toledo Plant Exchange returns May 4 48 Senior Living Guide 49 Victory Center and Baskets of Care to host 5th annual Intimacy and Cancer program May 20

Dear Readers, commitment to serving patients where Thank you for picking up the May they live and work (p. 22); insights issue of Healthy Living News. This from Dr. Mouhammad Jumaa, medical month’s cover highlights two features. director of ProMedica Stroke Network, One is about Dr. Murthy Gokula and the on the state-of-the-art EksoGT robotic Lifestyle Medicine he practices exoskeleton now used to speed recovery in stroke patients (p. at Concierge Connected Holistic Health Care (p. 39). The other 5); and an expert perspective is our annual spotlight on Nafrom cardiologist Dr. George tional Mental Health Month Moukarbel of the UTMC Heart and the various organizations and Vascular Center on the new and agencies that provide vital Watchman Device for lowering mental-health services in our stroke risk in patients with atrial Kevin O'Connell community (beginning on p. 8). fibrillation (p. 32).

Also in this issue, you’ll find recomIf you or someone you love is impacted by mental illness or addiction, this feature mendations for preventing skin cancer will help you connect with appropriate from Dr. Shaili Desai of The Toledo Clinic care and resources.

Cancer Centers (p. 7); an update on ToThis month’s must-read items include ledo’s first Profile by Sanford location, a profile of the new Mercy Health – Per- now offering customized, sustainable rysburg Hospital, which just opened weight-loss solutions (p. 17); advice on its doors in the heart of the Perrysburg when to worry about your eyes from community, reflecting Mercy Health’s Dr. Carol Kollarits of The Sight Center

(p. 28); and a glimpse at Neighborhood Health Association’s Moms & Babies First program, which is fighting infant mortality on multiple fronts (p. 41).

We also want to make sure all our female readers are aware of the upcoming “Be You(tiful)” Women’s Wellness Event to be held on Wednesday, May 8 at Mancy’s Bottle Shop. This event, featuring presentations by Dr. Andrew Croak of the Northwest Ohio Center for Urogynecology and Women’s Health, and licensed pelvic floor therapist Karen Liberi of the Northwest Ohio Center for Pelvic Rehabilitation & Wellness, will provide the very latest information on feminine health. For complete details, see the ad on page 21.

Until next month, stay safe, active, and healthy!

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The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities

is guided by a Mission Statement that puts resources toward improving LIFE so that individuals with developmental disabilities reach their full potential. In the Mission Statement the word LIFE is capitalized because it stands as an acronym for our Core Values: ● I am Living the life I desire; ● I am Included and accepted in my community; ● I have Freedom to have my voice heard in decisions that affect me; and ● I have talents and abilities to share - Everyone has worth.

In the year 2018 the Board continued implementation of a major systemic change that ends the delivery of direct services, such as sheltered employment and transportation. This change, mandated by Medicaid, required realignment of staffing with the emphasis on service coordination, ensuring a safe environment, and supporting the more than 400 certified Medicaid providers in Lucas County.

2018 Expenditures

● Direct Service ● Administration ● Quality Assurance

It is of primary importance to the Lucas County Board of DD to help these providers maintain a high level of quality service that allows individuals being served the opportunity to live the life they choose. That said, we recognize the providers have a significant need for additional staff and have initiated efforts, such as the Employee Resource Network, to help with recruitment.

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In its role as the Medicaid Administrative Agent, the Board of DD determines eligibility for service, monitors services, and ensures an ongoing commitment to the concept of self-determination.

2018 Revenue

● Local Taxes ● Federal Funds ● State Funds ● Other Funds

Priorities for 2019 include:

17%

● Strengthening partnerships with local schools and child care centers to support inclusion; ● Board staff will utilize the principles of Trauma Informed Care to ensure individuals served feel physically and emotionally safe; ● The Board will continue assistance to the provider community in recruiting direct support staff; ● In recognition that individuals with developmental disabilities are among our most vulnerable population the Board will continue its leadership role with the Human Trafficking Network; ● Efforts will be made to strengthen relations with community partners to maximize resources for individuals with dual diagnoses; and ● An emphasis will be placed on the use of Technology First in order to assist individuals reach higher levels of independence and privacy.

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ProMedica offers robotic exoskeleton to speed rehab in stroke patients troke afflicts nearly 800,000 Americans each year and commonly leaves victims with significant functional limitations such as gait problems or weakness on one side of the body. To help stroke patients overcome these deficits and regain function and mobility as rapidly and efficiently as possible, ProMedica is now offering the state-of-the-art EksoGT™ robotic exoskeleton.

The EksoGT, manufactured by Ekso Bionics®, is a wearable device that augments muscle groups in the legs and supports the knees, hips, and ankles while keeping the body in an upright position. With the help of this advanced technology, stroke patients are able to get back on their feet; relearn proper gait mechanics, weight shifting, and posture; regain their confidence; and maximize their independence more rapidly than is possible with traditional physical therapy techniques.

The EksoGT is FDA-cleared for both stroke and spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and ProMedica is the first health system in Northwest Ohio to offer this device.

According to Mouhammad Jumaa, MD, medical director, ProMedica Stroke Network, the EksoGT is a very individualized technology that receives feedback from the patient’s muscles and supplies any level of power needed, ranging from zero to 100 percent. “For example,” he explains, “if the patient is able to give 20 percent, the EksoGt will supply 80 percent. The unit adjusts its output on a step-by-step basis, which is very helpful for stroke-rehab patients who, when attempting to walk early in the rehab process, often start off strong but fatigue as they progress. Also, the EksoGT can be a very valuable tool for patients who lack sufficient upper-body

strength to lean on a walker or cane.”

However, Dr. Jumaa emphasizes that the EksoGT is not a substitute for physical therapy. “Rather, it is an advanced tool physical therapists can use to help stroke or spinal-injury patients improve their gait and function. The physical therapist still assesses the patient’s injury or level of disability and defines goals for the patient. The EksoGT just makes it possible to meet those goals much faster,” he says.

Clinical research suggests that including EksoGT gait training in inpatient rehabilitation for stroke improves independence in functional mobility.

Most patients take an average of 400 steps their first time training in the device. It is also the most clinically used robotic exoskeleton. Using the device, patients around the world have taken over 100 million steps and counting.

Dr. Jumaa is enthusiastic about this new technology and the opportunities it presents to patients and physical therapists. “Up until now, we’ve made a lot of advances in the acute treatment of stroke, but not quite as much in the realm of stroke rehabilitation and poststroke recovery. The EksoGT represents a significant step forward in this realm, and we’re proud that ProMedica is the first to bring this technology to Toledo and the surrounding communities,” he says.

The EksoGT is available for inpatient care at ProMedica Flower Hospital’s Rehabilitation Center, and for outpatient care at Total Rehab in the Neurosciences Center on the campus of ProMedica Toledo Hospital.

amping (AMP • ing) verb, slang: increased or “amped up” cramping due to chronic pelvic pain

Did you know that nearly one out of three women of child-bearing age may be experiencing chronic or cyclic pelvic pain? Often severe enough to cause them to miss work? Many times, the pain goes unreported and untreated. If you’re having PMS-like cramps or severe pelvic pain (even when you’re not PMS-ing) or have discomfort during sex and UTI-like symptoms, you’re not alone.

And it’s not in your head.

Talk to someone. Call 567-585-0240. Or, learn more at promedica.org/pelvichealth. © 2019 ProMedica

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hough winter seemed reluctant reapply the proper amount of sunto loosen its grip on Northwest screen every two hours or after any Ohio, spring is finally here and many water exposure. I tell my patients to Toledo-area residents are anxious to follow the ‘teaspoon rule,’ which is to get back to their favorite outdoor apply one teaspoon of sunscreen to activities. However, as we take ad- the face, two teaspoons to the front vantage of the warmer temperatures and back of their body, one to two and sunshine, it’s important to keep teaspoons per leg, and one to two in mind that unprotected exposure to teaspoons per arm,” Dr. Desai says. the sun’s ultraviolet radiation (UV) Another important preventive increases the risk of developing var- measure is to wear a wide-brimmed ious forms of skin cancer. Since May hat, wrap-around sunglasses, and is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, other sun-protective clothing. Today, there’s no time like the present to there are various garments on the learn about preventative measures market for both adults and kids that and the potential symptoms of skin not only cover the skin, but are made of fabrics with a high SPF cancer.

Shaili Desai, MD, of rating. Beach cover-ups, The Toledo Clinic Cancer bathing suits, shirts, tunics, Centers, advises people to and hats are just a few of routinely monitor their the sun-safe clothing items skin, especially moles, available. to identify indicators of Want to get a base tan skin cancer. “For example, before that beach vacation? watch for moles that are Dr. Desai strongly advisasymmetrical, have an es against it. “Remember, irregular border, are not there’s no such thing as a uniform in color throughhealthy tan. Any time you Dr. Shaili Desai out, or are raised. Also, increase your UV exposure, check for discoloration, whether in the sun or in a such as redness, on your face, nose, tanning bed, you’re increasing your and ears. Essentially, any change in a risk of skin cancer. Sunscreen and mole or your skin could be a sign of sun-protective clothing are always skin cancer and should be evaluated your best alternatives when spending by a physician,” she says. time in the sun,” she says.

Dr. Desai notes that skin cancer Though skin cancer is the most can affect people of all ethnicities but common type of cancer, it also tends individuals with fair skin, who tend to be very treatable and usually curto sunburn easily, are at greater risk. able when caught early. Dr. Desai is Exposure to the sun’s UV radiation is enthusiastic about recent advances in the most significant risk factor for basal skin-cancer treatment, most notably cell and squamous cell carcinomas— in the area of immunotherapy. The the two most common forms of skin treatment uses PD-1 antibodies to cancer. UV exposure is also a major increase survival and reduce the likerisk factor for melanoma and other lihood of skin cancer recurrence, as types of skin cancer. Additional factors well as ‘checkpoint inhibitors’ which such as family history of the disease help restore the immune response or being immunocompromised can against cancer cells. “We’ve come a also play a role with these cancers. long way with these therapies over Whether an individual’s complex- the past decade or so,” she states. ion is light, dark, or somewhere in The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers, between, sunscreen use is advised located at 4126 N. Holland Sylvania prior to spending time in the sun— Road, Suite 105, has 15 physicians, 4 even on cloudy or hazy days. Dr. Research Nurses, and 6 nurse pracDesai recommends using a sunscreen titioners on staff and can provide with an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) imaging and laboratory diagnostic of at least 30 and applying it indoors services, chemotherapy services, 15 to 30 minutes before going out in and IV services. TTCCC also has satthe sun. However, one cannot simply ellite centers in Maumee, Napoleon, slather on sunscreen and forget about Bowling Green, Adrian, and Monroe, it for the rest of the day. “You need to n Skin Cancer - continued on p45

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Mental health awareness is focus of May

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his May marks a special anniversary for National Mental Health Month. This is the 70th year that all facets of the health community focus their attention on educating the public on the importance of recognizing and treating—in themselves and others—mental illnesses.

Positive strides in this field have been made over the 70 years. Negative attitudes associated with mental health problems have lessened, and there is growing acceptance of mental health issues and those who are afflicted. Yet there still is much to do.

Agencies such as Mental Health America and the National Alliance on Mental Illness estimate that one in five adults—more than 43 million Americans—have a diagnosed mental illness. The most common of these are depression and anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. That ratio rises to three in five among college students. The national Centers for Disease Control estimates that 25

percent of the U.S. population has a mental illness.

These agencies draw a connection between physical health and mental health—as did the ancient Greeks, who developed the word “psychosomatic” (mind and body). Psychological studies have shown that a well-balanced diet, a healthy sleep schedule, exercise, and proper hydration affect a person’s physical and mental health equally. A failure to take care of the body likely will have an adverse effect on the mind.

The converse is true: Those who suffer from a mental illness often don’t follow proper eating, sleeping, or self-care habits, which can lead to physical problems.

Mental Health America last year

focused on the mind-body aspect of mental health. This year, the agency expands on that theme, “as we explore the topics of animal companionship (including pets and support animals), spirituality, humor, work-life balance, and recreation and social connections as ways to boost mental health and general wellness,” MHA says on its website.

The rise in using emotional support animals is relatively new and growing, and differs from the longer-established practice of employing service animals, such as seeing-eye dogs.

The arts—activities such as painting, drawing, piecing together a puzzle, or reading a story or poem—help those with mental illness build meth-

ods to cope with their condition. In other cases, humor and faith-based conversations help others meet their mental health challenges.

What agencies continue to struggle with is debunking the stigma surrounding mental health. A person who has a broken leg has no qualms about seeking treatment; not so for the person who has a broken spirit. Some people fear that admitting to a mental illness would adversely affect their relationships and their employability—fears that can further adversely affect their state of mind.

What these agencies emphasize is that it’s perfectly acceptable—in fact, advisable—to seek professional help. There are many resources in Northwest Ohio, as evidenced in the pages of this edition of Healthy Living News, that are available to help those who may be struggling on their mental-health journey. These agencies welcome a call, a visit, or an inquiry by those who feel they need help.

This seeking help extends to the

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friends and family of those with a mental illness. As many in the mental health care field say, a person’s well being involves a circle of loved ones.

Mental health problems don’t discriminate. People of either gender and any age, race, faith, or culture can be affected. Of particular concern are military veterans who might not be open to admitting the need for help along these lines. Healthcare professionals recognize that each category has its own barrier to overcome on the way to seeking, receiving, and following up on mental health care.

In May, some agencies call for each individual who is—or isn’t— diagnosed with a mental illness to make small, positive changes in their everyday lives. Eat better. Get proper rest. Exercise. Laugh. Compliment someone. These changes can benefit the mind and body. A healthy body goes a long way to a healthy mind, and vice versa.

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When stressors exceed coping abilities­­— how to prevent suicide What happens when a person who suffers from a mental health condition experiences stressors that exceed his or her current coping abilities? The word is suicide.

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t is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, in 2017 there were 1.4 million suicide attempts and over 47,000 Americans died by suicide.

Men die by suicide 3.5 times more often than women. The suicide rate is highest in middle age, in white men particularly.

But with the sobering statistics it’s important to know that there is no single cause for suicide. When stressors and health issues cause feelings of hopelessness and despair, suicide can occur. Undiagnosed or untreated depression is the most common condition associated with suicide. Substance use and anxiety can increase the risk for suicide especially when unaddressed.

But there are warning signs and

treatment can save lives. Most people suffering and considering suicide will say or do something that may indicate they are thinking about suicide. They may talk of feeling hopeless, having no reason to live, being a burden to others, feeling trapped, or being in unbearable pain. They may not say anything, but you may notice increased use of alcohol or drugs, withdrawal from activities, or isolating from family and friends. They may sleep too much or very little. Their moods can include depression, anxiety, irritability, humiliation, agitation, or sudden improvement.

If you or a friend or loved one has thoughts of suicide, know that there are two proven psychotherapies for treating those who attempt suicide: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy(DBT). A Renewed Mind has many clinical therapists who are highly skilled in treating depression, anxiety, or those with suicidal thoughts in addition to offering CBT and DBT. A Renewed Mind psychiatrists can also

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One of the best things you can do is talk with a loved one who may be exhibiting warning signs. Do the homework and offer resource options for them. Keep checking back with them, understand what barriers they may perceive to getting help, and try to overcome those barriers. But don’t wait. There is help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK) or the Crisis Text Line (text TALK to 641741) is a great place to start. Or call A Renewed Mind today at 877-5155505 to get an appointment.

If you are a family member of one who has taken their life, you have a difficult emotional journey and may need help coping with the loss.

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ddiction destroys families; it destroys lives, generation after generation. Talbot Clinical Services of Ohio, LLC and Talbot Services DIP offer people struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction the opportunity to reclaim their life and their family.

Matthew Talbot, the organization’s namesake, was born in Dublin, Ireland in1856. By the age of 13, he was an active alcoholic and addict. In his early 30s, having had a spiritual experience, he embraced recovery and spent the rest of his days working the docks of Dublin, helping others find and maintain an alcohol- and drug-free life.

Following the example of Matt Talbot, a local hospital opened the Talbot Center in 1986. For 20 years, it functioned as an alcohol- and drug-treatment center, caring for those affected by addiction.

The hospital ceased providing those services in 2006. Fortunately, the vital education and intervention services continued uninterrupted with the incorporation of Talbot Services DIP. Since 2006, Talbot Services DIP has continued the lifesaving mission, providing alcohol- and drug-prevention, education, and driver’s-intervention services for Northwest Ohio.

Recognizing the rise of the opiate crisis in our community Talbot Clinical Services of Ohio was created in 2014 and began providing outpatient and intensive outpatient chemical dependency treatment for Northwest Ohio residents suffering from opiate and heroin addiction. This independent effort is committed to continuing Matt Talbot’s example of caring for addicts and alcoholics—Saving Lives—One Life at a Time, One Day at a Time.

Services provided through Talbot Services DIP The 72-hour Driver Intervention Program was designed for individuals who have been convicted of a first-time charge of OVI, operating a vehicle impaired. Clients are usually required by a municipal court to attend. These services are held over a three-day weekend in either the Rossford or Holland Court Yard Marriott Hotel.

The 48-hour Non-Residential Educational Intervention Program was developed to meet the needs of those clients who have alcohol or drug-related charges.

The eight-hour Remedial Defensive Driving Program is a one- day course open to anyone who may have ex-

perienced a 12-point driver’s license suspension through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles or desires to earn a two-point credit to be applied to their driver’s license.

The six-day Education/Plus Program is recommended for those required by the Court to complete an extended Drivers Intervention Program for possibly having multiple alcohol- or drug-related offenses or a breath alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.17 or higher.

Drivers Intervention Weekends are scheduled two or three weekends per month starting on Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. and continuing through Sunday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. Programs are held at either the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 9789 Clark Dr., Rossford, or the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 1435 East Mall Dr., Holland.

For information or to schedule a weekend, call 419-308-9859 or visit www.talbotservicesdip.com.

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Dispelling the myths about mental illness

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hen someone is diagnosed with a serious medical ailment, such as heart disease, diabetes, or cancer, the typical reaction from family, friends, and acquaintances is sympathy and support. However, a diagnosis of mental illness oftentimes elicits a very different type of response, ranging from wariness and suspicion to outright fear and even discrimination.

As a result of this stigma, people with mental illness too often feel ashamed, suffer in silence, and avoid seeking vital treatment.

Why does our society still tend to stigmatize those who have a mental illness? The answer may lie in several persistent myths:

People with mental illness just need to change the way they think

Negative thought patterns can be improved dramatically with proper treatment; however, just as a person with diabetes or heart disease can’t “think away” his or her condition, individuals with mood disorders or other forms of mental illness cannot “snap out of it,” “cheer up,” or “chill out” simply by deciding to think or feel differently.

People with mental illness are violent and may hurt me or someone I love

Taken as a group, people with mental illness are no more violent than people without mental illness. In fact, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, people with mental illness are much more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators of it—a rate four times that of the general public.

This misconception is likely rooted less in objective reality than in unflattering or outrageous media portrayals of people with mental illness.

People with mental illness are weak and can’t handle the rigors of work or school Mental illness stems from a variety of

biological and environmental factors, not individual weakness. On the contrary, many people with mental illness are quite capable of holding up under the pressures of work, school, and day-to-day life because they’ve learned certain skills and techniques that help them cope with and adapt to stress before it reaches an unmanageable level.

People with mental illness are strange and unpredictable

Some forms of mental illness can manifest through odd or unpredictable behaviors, but many people with mental illness lead active, productive lives without anyone around them knowing what they’re going through.

Also, those individuals who do exhibit unusual behaviors as a result of their illness can often learn to recognize and manage them effectively through proper treatment.

Mental illness will never affect me

Nearly 44 million Americans experience mental illness each year, so it’s the rare individual whose life will never be touched by some form of it. Those who think no one close to them has mental illness might be surprise to learn that a friend, family member, coworker, or acquaintance lives and functions with mental illness every day. Whether it is experienced firsthand or not, mental illness is an issue that affects everyone.

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our days in June will be a festival of water exploration in Northwest Ohio when the Wilderness Inquiry Canoemobile comes to town. From June 26 through June 29, 2019, children and families are invited to paddle and learn. There will be six canoes, each 24 feet long. Experts will supervise the excursions and provide all paddles and life jackets. Up to 1,200 people will have the opportunity to participate over the four-day Canoemobile event.

The first three days of Canoemobile (June 26-28) will focus on youth engagement and education. Young people will be invited through community centers, summer camp programs, and park districts with a focus on underserved communities in urban and rural school districts. Participants will be able to learn about water quality, watersheds, ecology, natural history, local culture, and history. Launch sites will vary over the three days.

The final day, Saturday, June 29, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., will be a Canoemobile Watershed Festival open to the public. The site is the Walbridge Park Boat Launch behind the Toledo Zoo parking lot on Broadway. This event will include educational components along with arts, community outreach, food trucks, public health information, and trips to explore the mighty Maumee River in the big canoes of Canoemobile. All safety gear is provided, and expert paddlers will take the boats out.

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Seniors can connect, create, and contribute at Sunset Retirement Communities

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here is a longstanding misconception that people in their senior years no longer lead active, vital lives—that it’s time for them to slow down, disengage, and “take up the rocking chair.”

But the reality is, for today’s seniors, retirement only marks the beginning of an exciting new passage in life. In fact, many seniors find that they’re more active, engaged, and fulfilled in their retirement years than at any other stage of life.

Each May, in recognition of the key role seniors play in the vitality of our communities, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. This year’s observance, themed Connect, Create, Contribute, encourages seniors to “connect with friends, family, and services that support participation; create by engaging in activities that promote learning, health, and personal enrichment; and contribute time, talent, and life experience to benefit others” (source: https://ACL.gov/OAM).

According to Gayle Young, Director of Marketing, Communication and Public Relations for Sunset Retirement Communities, Sunset fully embraces Older Americans Month and its objectives, and offers myriad opportunities for residents to connect, create, and contribute—not just during the month of May, but throughout the entire year.

“Connections at Sunset include a ready-made pool of potential friends and acquaintances who have many interests and life experiences in common.

These shared bonds are a great starting point for new and lasting friendships,” says Young. “Along with providing the highest quality of care and services, our staff works diligently to ensure

residents at all our communities have opportunities to participate in fun, rewarding activities and experiences with their families and peers.”

With the chores and responsibilities of homeownership that once consumed their free time now behind them, Sunset residents have ample time and opportunity to tap into their creative side and participate in enriching activities, such as arts and crafts, knitting or sewing, enjoying one of the musical performers who regularly entertain in Sunset’s communities, or simply relaxing with a good book or crossword puzzle. “In addition to creating time to devote to hobbies and creative pastimes, we offer plenty of organized activities that help keep residents engaged and growing, such as educational programming, exercise classes, community outings, or informational and intellectually stimulating presentations by area experts,” says Young.

Of course, every time Sunset residents put their unique talents to use, volunteer their time, recount their life stories, or simply share their accumulated wisdom, they’re contributing something very important to their friends and family members, Sunset staff, or even the wider community. “I’m always amazed by the combined talent and experiences of our residents. They have so many gifts to share and so much that they can teach to others,” Young notes. “ For more information on any of the services and amenities available at Sunset Retirement Communities, please call 419-536-4645 (Sunset House), 419-724-1200 (Sunset Village), 419-7241220 (The Woodlands), or 419-386-2686 (Fieldstone Villas). ❦

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This 72-minute feature documentary film, described by NYC Movie Guru as “a warm, uplifting and enlightening feast for the heart, mind and soul,” celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of adults age 75 to 100 who are living their lives to the fullest. Encompassing over 3,000 years of experience, 40 people share their secrets and insights to living a meaningful life.

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A WALK IN THE PARK

The Alamo is easy to find in downtown San Antonio, just off the River Walk.

Texas is a whole ‘nother universe

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exas tourism has long been promoted by the slogan “Texas: It’s Like a Whole Other Country.” Or, as Texans pronounce it, a whole ‘nother country. The historic basis for the boast is that Texas is the only state that started out as a separate republic (1839) before it was admitted to the Union (1845). As any Texan will tell you, Texas is huge not just in square miles but in spirit and attitude as well.

You may be proud to be a Buckeye, but odds are you don’t fly the state flag, apply decals to your pickup boasting about Ohio, or insist on wearing the traditional Ohio hat and boots.

Thanks to hundreds of movies, you probably know more about Texas

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history than Ohio history. Everyone remembers what happened at the Alamo in 1836, but how much do you remember about what happened during the great Toledo War in 1836?

OK, not a fair question.

What visitors think about Texas is often a Rorschach test revealing more about them than about the state itself. That goes for me, too, so don’t bother messaging that I’m all wrong about Texas. Of course, I’m wrong. Everybody is wrong about Texas. Texas is not just a whole ‘nother country; it’s a whole ‘nother universe.

Shirley and I met Pierre and Solange, from Quebec, on a trail in Arizona. We hit if off immediately and invited them to our campsite for

cocktail hour. They were making a big loop through the southern US in an attempt to escape the cold. Their plan was to meet family in Vancouver, British Columbia in early March and head straight across Canada back to Quebec.

Did we have any suggestions about the best route to take to Vancouver and things to see and do along the way? Well, yes, we did. Head north to Lake Meade, where there is a great campground, and Hoover Dam just outside Las Vegas. Maybe stop along the way to see the London Bridge at Lake Havasu City. Death Valley can be pleasant in the winter, and getting through the mountains would be easier than farther north where they were experiencing record snowfalls.

Take Rt. 101 up the Pacific coast for spectacular scenery—sea stacks, sea mammals, lighthouses. Make a little detour up the Columbia River to see some unbelievable waterfalls and Mt. Hood. It is a beautiful route. Rather, in summer it is a beautiful route.

But they were already committed to Vancouver in early March, so there was not much to be done about it.

Spring beauties grow so profusely they can look like snow.

Pierre took notes and marked his maps because he and Solange shared our travel preferences and were enjoying their adventures in the US—especially Texas. Both were big fans of Western movies and loved the whole cowboy mystique. Pierre liked to practice his version of Gabby Johnson’s authentic frontier gibberish.

He was prone to randomly tossing out a “Howdy there, pardner,” or “Dagnabit!” or “Time to cowboy up!”

Pierre’s piece de resistance, though, was his rendition of “Sidewindin’, bushwhackin’, hornswogglin’ cracker croaker!” Try to imagine a Texas drawl executed by a French Canadian. Now try that line out loud yourself. Can you get through it without breaking into a grin?

We had such a good time that they invited us for cocktail hour the next day at their site. We had given them some red wine, assorted cheeses, crackers, and tapinade. Solange made kafta, falafel, and roasted garlic hummus served with pita bread and a plate of crudités. (Don’t you just hate showoffs?)

Pierre and Solange knew where they were headed and how to get there but were open to other travel opportunities as they presented themselves. Of course, you are probably thinking, how else would anyone go about it?

Here’s how.

On our way home from Arizona, we spent four days at Clear Springs Campground near Natchez, MS, the southern terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway. (Our favorite leisurely route between Natchez

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and Nashville.) In the campground was a couple from Cape Cod on a five-week trip to Texas. Where were they going in Texas? No idea. Any suggestions?

Whoa, Nellie! Texas presents hundreds of attractive travel options. You could not begin to touch the high points—especially if you spent half your five weeks just getting there.

The Big Thicket in East Texas has nothing in common with the Hill Country in Central Texas or the desert of West Texas or semi-tropical Gulf coast, or the frigid and/or roasting Panhandle. Texas is not just huge but geographically diverse. Plus Houston has surpassed New York as the most racially and ethnically diverse city in America. So, when we try to describe Texas, we may end up like the seven blind guys who went to see the elephant.

The beach at Padre Island offers a level of solitude you could never expect at Cape Cod.

Take a hike back into 1,500-feet-deep Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park.

The King Ranch near Corpus Christi offers tours and a chance to see Texas longhorn cattle.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is a chance to get in touch with 300 years of history. Some of the missions are still active parishes.

If you want to understand the “real Texas,” you have to visit the Alamo, the quintessential symbol of Texas.

In the movies, it is always shown way out in the middle of nowhere.

Actually, the Alamo is right on the river in downtown San Antonio. You could pay your homage to William Travis, Jim Bowie, and Davy Crockett then take a stroll along the River Walk past attractive shops, hotels, restaurants, and bars. (The River Walk is what Promenade Park in downtown Toledo should have been.)

Maybe stop at a sidewalk table to sip a salted margarita and listen to a mariachi band. Take a laid-back boat ride down the narrow San Antonio River while the captain tells stories about the architecture, culture, and history of places you are passing.

There are dozens of touristy attractions in the city and within just a few minutes drive of downtown are a half dozen historic Spanish missions that comprise a national historic park.

Cape Codders obviously like the shore, so perhaps they would enjoy

the beach at Padre Island. Nearby, the 825,000-acre King Ranch offers guided tours that showcase the historic buildings and how cattle ranching is conducted today. Including some Texas longhorns that are kept just to

the weather warms up. March and April tend to be both cold and windy at elevations of 7,000 to 8,000 feet. But that doesn’t seem to deter hordes of students on spring break, so it is advisable to call ahead to check on both the weather and the crowds. Way up in the Panhandle is red-walled Palo Duro Canyon, second in size only to the Grand Canyon. But, again, the weather can be iffy in early spring.

A blizzard would not be unheard of.

Regardless of the weather, you can always get smoked brisket with a side of ranch beans or some TexMex. In Fredericksburg, settled by German emigrants, you could even get a sampler plate of sausages with warm potato salad and red cabbage.

Who would order German in Texas?

I can name at least two people. While in town, visit the shops where they will let you try on Stetson hats and Lucchese boots.

Go to a honky-tonk bar, have a Lone Star beer, join the line dance and, after you’ve finally loosened up a little, learn to do the Texas Two Step. Have another Lone Star and add some under-arm twirls. Maybe even double twirls. By your third Lone Star, you will feel confident enough to try a sweetheart turn and a dip. Even if your confidence is not totally justified.

As spring creeps across Texas from the moist east to the arid west, there are hundreds of acres of bright yellow prairie wallflowers and white spring beauties in bloom. Then there are the Texas bluebonnets made famous by Lady Bird Johnson, wife of Lyndon, n

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In Langtry, TX is the combination home/ saloon/courthouse of Judge Roy Bean.

preserve the gene pool and impress the tourists.

You could follow the Rio Grande north to Langtry, site of the home, saloon, courthouse (all one very small building) of Judge Roy Bean, “The Law West of the Pecos.” Then continue to Big Bend National Park for some impressive scenery and wildlife like peccaries and roadrunners. Take a hike along the cliff face above the Rio Grande back into Santa Elena Canyon to where the trail ends at a huge boulder.

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Walk in the Park - continued from p15 not Gabby. Though Lyndon could be gabby, too, on occasion. And was not at all averse to hornswogglin’.

Sound interesting? No, not really.

“Meh,” they seemed to say.

OK, so maybe Houston, Dallas, or Austin would appeal to people who are inclined toward a more urban nightlife experience. But RVers typically avoid urban nightlife in favor of places where the stars at night are big and bright, (clap, clap, clap, clap) deep in the heart of Texas. And as you would expect, the prairie sky is wide and high.

The plan of the Cape Cod couple was to just hang out at Clear Springs until struck by sudden inspiration. n

Dunleith is but one of a couple dozen mansions you could tour during the Natchez Spring or Fall Pilgrimage.

While waiting, they were totally wearing beards and camouflage like unaware that just a few miles away the cast of Duck Dynasty, “sitting were architecturally stunning ante- around their campfires, cleaning bellum mansions open to the public their guns.” They were especially during the annual Natchez Spring nervous about that “cleaning their Pilgrimage. In 1850, half of the mil- guns” part and left early the next lionaires in the whole country lived in morning. Presumably for Texas. CulNatchez, MS, and they were not at all ture shock was already setting in, so shy about vulgar displays of wealth. it is probably a good thing there are More importantly for the benefits no rednecks with shotguns in Texas.

But if they had stayed and talked of tourism today, Natchez, unlike with a few of those rednecks, they nearby Vicksburg, was untouched might have discarded some of their by the Civil War. There are at least preconceived notions. Every child, a dozen elegant Greek Revival and no matter how humble the parents, Federal mansions with original and/ seems to have studied young George or period furnishings. During the Washington’s “Rules of Civility and Spring and Fall Pilgrimages, there Decent Behavior.” Oh, they might are also private residences included call you Damned Yankees behind so you have two dozen outstanding your back, but to your face you will opportunities. always be Sir or Ma’am.

“Meh.” Shirley says I That weekend, should not adopt the turkey-hunting such a derogatoseason opened in ry tone regarding Mississippi and a these poor, aimless number of huntCape Cod people. ers, some with their Bless their hearts. families, arrived at “Don’t be so the campground. smug and self-satThe Cape Cod Redneck hunters got up before dawn to isfied,” she said. seek turkeys in the early morning mist. people seemed “You were pretty Cape Cod people got up early to get away concerned about feckless yourself from redneck hunters. all those rednecks, back in the day.”

“That ain’t true,” I said. “I’ve always had plenty of feck.”

Still, she is right. It is unseemly to ridicule the foibles of others. No matter how much they deserve it.

(See George’s Rules #65 and #70.) As Shirley pointed out to me, more than once, some of us learned where all the pitfalls are by stepping in them.

But I remain convinced that it pays to give a little forethought to where you are headed before you pull out of the driveway. And it is not just a matter of having a plan and turning on the GPS. It is even more important to approach your travels with an open mind and an open heart. At about the same time we were in Natchez, Pierre and Solange were headed through the Canadian Rockies and the still-wintry prairie provinces on their way home. Odds are they met up with some unpleasantness along the way. Even so, I’m betting that, for them, it was still mostly happy trails and a walk in the park. “Time to cowboy up!” as they say in Quebec.

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Spiritually Speaking What is the “spiritual life"

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his being the lovely month of May, the month wherein we celebrate our mothers and motherhood, I definitely see a connection between the spiritual life and motherhood, especially the everyday duties of mothers. I think Caryll Houselander (quoted on this page) makes an excellent point showing us how the activities of everyday life really are the stuff of our spirituality. Sure, it’s nice to take the time to pray, meditate, contemplate, and reflect on the sacred texts, our life experiences, and the final things, but the everyday activities of our lives are also among the spiritual aspects of our lives.

In this busy, frenetically active world in which we live, rather than beating ourselves up for not being more spiritual, more contemplative, more peaceful, it is important to realize that in our very busyness we can internalize all this activity as coming from a spiritual source if we can see that by doing everything we do, and I mean everything, we are doing it 10.25x5_ES_70th_Ad_HL_COL_319_HI.pdf for and to Jesus in the persons we1 actually interact with each day. Your

spouse is Jesus, your children are Jesus, your co-workers are Jesus, the homeless person you helped today is Jesus. Jesus the Christ said this himself when he lived among the people of his time. For Christians, this should be a consoling message. Whatever we do for others, especially the least of our relatives, friends, and acquaintances, it is as if we are doing these things for Jesus. In other religious traditions, there are similar practices that emphasize the importance of being kind and helpful to others because in doing so, you are treating the God-likeness in that person.

Another important thing to realize about our connectedness to what we call the spiritual life is that in doing our everyday activities, our everyday interactions with others, our relationships with family members and friends, we must try to cover all our actions with love. Jesus also cautioned us that we must do everything with love, not just do things out of selfish motives, or for payment, or for whatever else we may get out of it.

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There are many people in the world who cultivate a curious state called “the spiritual life.” The only time that they do not regard as wasted is the time they can devote to pious exercises: praying, reading, meditations, and visiting a church. All the time spent in earning a living, cleaning the home, caring for the children, making and mending clothes, cooking, and the other manifold duties and responsibilities, is regarded as spiritually insignificant and wasted. Yet it is really through ordinary human life and the things of every hour of every day that union with God comes about. +Caryll Houselander, British mystic, poet, wood carver, and spiritual teacher Whatever you do for the least of these, my brothers and sisters, you do for me. +Jesus of Nazareth of love for their children? Are they not models of the spiritual life in its finest form? God bless our mothers, our spiritual Mothers, and mothersto-be! Happy Mother’s Day! 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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It’s never too late to benefit from physical activity

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ou've probably experienced it before: a 40-something acquaintance thinks that after four decades of relative physical inactivity, there's no point in starting now.

Think again. A recent study that tracked leisure time physical activity (LTPA) levels of more than 300,000 adults for as long as 46 years concludes that middle-aged adults who take up LTPA for the first time reduce risk of all-cause mortality by nearly as much as adults who've remained active since adolescence. And that risk reduction extends to deaths related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer.

The study analyzed data from an AARP-sponsored diet and health

survey conducted from 1995 to 1996 in relation to mortality information from the National Death Index. The survey, administered to participants aged 50–71, asked respondents to identify levels of regular moderate-to-vigorous LTPA at various points in their lives—at age 15-18, 19-29, 35-39, and during the previous 10 years. A little more than 20 years later (2017-2018), researchers paired respondents with mortality reports to gauge the effects of LTPA on risk of death. Results were published in JAMA Network Open.

Authors of the study had a sensible-sounding hypothesis—that participants who reported more LTPA in adolescence, and then maintained higher

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levels of LTPA throughout adulthood, would be found to have lower risk of all-cause, CVD-related, and cancer-related mortality. They were right—but there was more to the story.

As they predicted, researchers found that compared with a control group that reported low levels of LTPA during their lifetimes (fewer than 60 minutes per week), participants maintaining moderate to high amounts of LTPA (two to eight hours per week) from age 15 to 40 or older lowered their risk of death, reducing all-cause mortality risk by 29% to 36%, and dropping CVD- and cancer-related death risk by an average of 38% and 18%, respectively.

To the researchers' surprise, however, adults who reported low levels of LTPA in adolescence but increased those levels after age 30 generated comparable reductions in risk of death compared with control—a drop of 35% for all-cause mortality, and reductions in CVD- and cancer-related mortality of 43% and 16%, respectively.

"We anticipated that participants who maintained the highest levels of activity throughout adulthood would be at lowest risk and were thus surprised to find that increasing activity early or late in adulthood was associated with comparable benefits," authors write.

"These benefits held similarly for men and women…and were independent of changes in BMI over time."

Researchers also found that respondents who reported high levels of LTPA in early adulthood but lower levels at 40 or older "appeared to have little all-cause or CVD-related mortality protection in midlife."

This research is great news for all of us. If we have stopped being physically active as we have gotten older, we need to start—and start now. Physical therapy is a great place to start. A physical therapist can assist you prior to starting. As "movement specialists" they can help get you in better condition and aware

of better form to tackle the tasks ahead. If you have already started trying to check off the spring to-do list and are experiencing pain due to a wrong movement or an injury, therapy can help.

Here are two simple things that you may want to think about as you get started.

1. Workout trends come and go, and if you jump on the bandwagon, you may not achieve your goal. Start by getting up and walking—short distances at first before building up distance and time. Then add simple strengthening exercise involving bodyweight, advancing over time with weighted exercises.

2. If you want to lose weight as well, you don’t need a super-restrictive diet. Start by making simple adjustments like following moderation. If you are looking for a diet plan, look to one that you know you can stick with. Make sure you are focusing on eating more fruits, vegetables, and high-quality protein while limiting refined sugars, junk food, and hydrogenated oils.

So start today on your path to a healthier and potentially longer life.

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Among the amenities and services offered at Mercy Health – Perrysburg Hospital are 46 private inpatient rooms; a state-of-the-art surgical center with large, private pre- and post-operative waiting rooms; a full range of imaging services, including 3D mammography,

MRI, CT, x-ray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and echocardiogram; inpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy services including a spacious on-site therapy gym; an outpatient pharmacy; 24-hour laboratory services; a tranquil onsite chapel for prayer and quiet reflection; and numerous specialty physician offices.

Of course, cancer patients can get all the compassionate, comprehensive care they need under the same roof, including infusion services and access to The Victory Center ’s satellite location, and patients requiring emergency services have access to the 24/7 full-service emergency department, which boasts some of the highest patient-satisfaction scores in the nation.

In addition to finding an extensive range of services in one centralized location close to home, patients notice a distinct difference in atmosphere the moment they enter the facility. Instead of the bland, antiseptic, clinical environment people traditionally associate with hospitals, Mercy Health – Perrysburg Hospital

is warm, welcoming, and soothing, with rooms, waiting areas, hallways, and corridors drenched in natural sunlight. The private patient rooms, all with spacious, accessible private baths, are exceptionally roomy and designed with patients and their visitors in mind. “This environment is not only conducive to patient convenience and comfort, but also promotes better healing,” Walters notes.

Patients and their guests also appreciate that Mercy Health – Perrysburg Hospital is convenient to both state route 25 and I-475/US-23, parking is abundant and close to the building, and the facility itself is very easy and intuitive to navigate.

“Everything Mercy Health does is patient-driven, and with the opening of Mercy Health – Perrysburg Hospital alongside our established emergency department and cancer center, we can provide our patients in Perrysburg the full range of medical services they seek on one convenient campus. And we will continue to innovate and expand the services we offer in response to community need,” says Walters.

To give the general public an opportunity to see firsthand everything the new Mercy Health – Perrysburg Hospital has to offer, Mercy Health will be hosting an open house at the facility on May 7 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Those who attend will enjoy a tour of the hospital, light food and refreshments, as well as music provided by Perrysburg Schools. A blessing will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the hospital lobby next to the chapel. *Mercy Health – Perrysburg Hospital is a remote location of Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center, LLC. ❦

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Laurels uses innovative clock test to evaluate cognition and customize care

etermining care needs and appropriate activities for people with dementia or other problems that affect cognition can be a major challenge for healthcare professionals, especially in patients who are unable to express themselves verbally. However, a simple drawing test utilized at The Laurels of Toledo can speak volumes about an individual’s cognitive function and capabilities— and even help staff identify certain medical needs or changes.

This test, called the Reality Comprehension Clock Test (RCCT), involves directing patients to view a clock drawing and replicate it to the best of their ability. Each element of the patient’s drawing is then graded and the overall results are compiled on a scorecard and interpreted by a trained, certified RCCT administrator. Based on that scorecard, it’s possible for the administrator to identify the patient’s cognitive deficits as well as determine his or her functional age.

Page Rostetter, MED, CTRS, RTCR, Activities Coordinator at The Laurels of Toledo, who is one of the original

developers of the RCCT (part of her graduate work involved determining the reliability and validity of the test), notes that this assessment tool can help determine a person’s cognition even if they’ve lost the ability to speak. “We’ve found that dementia patients’ non-verbal skills really come alive through drawing. Through the RCCT, we can see if a patient is suddenly drawing differently from the way he or she did before, for example drawing the numbers on only one side of the picture or putting them in the incorrect order,” she says.

According to Rostetter, disparities between the sample clock image and the patient’s rendering can convey a surprising amount of information to individuals properly trained in interpreting the results. “For example, the patient neglecting to draw the left side of the image could be a sign of stroke. Darkening one of the elements of the clock over and over again could indicate that the person has an issue with perseveration, which suggests he or she may need help moving on from one task to another when doing activities of

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daily living. Spatial awareness issues, such as bunching all the numbers together, can be an indication of fall risk. The test can even reveal infections, which in older people can cause confusion. In this case, the drawing may be radically different from what the patient had been doing before,” she explains.

In addition to highlighting changes in cognitive status and functional ability, the RCCT helps guide activities for Laurels patients. “Using this test, we can connect people to appropriate activities or levels of activity so they gain the most benefit, are more likely to succeed, and don’t feel lost and overwhelmed,” states Lynda Brune, LSW, Social Services Director at The Laurels. “Also, we hope to utilize the test to promote better communication between patients with dementia and their families so they can have more meaningful interactions and make better use of their time together.

It’s one more way to ensure we’re providing the best possible quality of life to our patients.”

Other benefits to RCCT testing and programming include engaging

the mind, giving patients a sense of value and purpose, and improving socialization. “In some cases, this programming even makes it possible to reduce or discontinue psychotropic medications in patients who don’t truly need them, which is an important goal of ours,” Rostetter says.

Created by artist Barbara Brock; Linda Cousino, LSW; Roy Olsson, Ph.D., CTRS, RTCR; Rostetter; Ruthie Kucharewski, Ph.D., CTRS, RTCR; and Lynn Buchele, NHA; the RCCT was first introduced to the medical field in 1999. Since that time, it has been used in medical settings all over the country and even in hospitals as far away as Beijing, China.

The Laurels of Toledo currently has three staff members who are certified to administer and analyze the RCCT, including Rostetter, Brune, and MDS Coordinator Tarra Bell, RN, MDS. For more information about the Reality Comprehension Clock Test or any other programming or services available at The Laurels of Toledo, please call 419-536-7600 or visit www. laurelsoftoledo.com. ❦

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Luxe Laser physician sheds light on liposuction

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eople exploring options for shedding stubborn fat deposits and improving their body contour very commonly come across references to “liposuction,” or “lipo.” But what exactly does this term mean and how can one determine which version of the procedure will yield the best results?

According to Dr. Wade Banker of Luxe Laser Vein & Body Center, “liposuction” is a general term that simply refers to fat being physically removed from the body. “There are a few different ways to achieve this,” he says. “One is traditional lipo, in which the doctor makes a small incision and uses a long, thin device called a cannula to cut and suction out the fat. From that one small incision, the doctor can reach a fairly wide area underneath the skin, using the other hand to feel where the cannula is located.”

Dr. Banker further explains that, while liposuction has been around for many years, recent changes have improved the procedure significantly.

One of these noteworthy changes was the advent of assisted liposuc-

tion, which involves the application of heat in some form to the fat cells before suctioning them out. Because the fat is melted before removal, assisted lipo causes much less trauma to the body and yields a smoother contour after the procedure.

Which form of assisted lipo does Dr. Banker prefer? “We’ve tried them all, and we’ve found that laser-assisted lipo produces the best results.

With laser-assisted lipo, you have a finer point of heat so you can do finer work and create a very specific contour. Also, it can be used in very small areas while being the most effective way to remove large areas of fat. Smart Lipo is the gold standard for laser-assisted lipo, and that’s the procedure we use here at Luxe Laser,” he says.

Another major leap forward in liposuction technology was the introduction of the PowerX device, which is a cannula attached to a handle that rotates and vibrates.

This cutting-edge device allows the physician to remove fat in a very precise pattern, which significantly improves patient recovery times

and produces superior results. “The absolute best way to remove fat is to use a combination of Smart Lipo and the PowerX cannula, which is what we do here,” Dr. Banker adds.

Notwithstanding these advances in liposuction technology, Dr. Banker notes that there are still times when the traditional approach to lipo is necessary and preferred.

For example, when performing a fat-transfer procedure, the goal is to keep as many fat cells alive as possible so they can be transplanted.

Using laser-assisted lipo—or some other form of assisted lipo—in this situation would be counterproductive. “Here at Luxe Laser, we use the REVOLVE fat-transfer system to produce the best results for the patient and to ensure the highest possible amount of fat stays alive after the transfer,” he says.

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Alzheimer’s fundraising will be all the fashion at The Manor at Perrysburg June 13

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n Thursday, June 13, The Manor at Perrysburg will once again host a variety of area celebrities and dignitaries decked out in their classiest couture at the 5th Annual Fashion Show & Garden Tea Party. All funds raised will go to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter Walk to End Alzheimer’s, to be held Saturday, October 12 at Promenade Park in Downtown Toledo.

Abbie George, LNHA, CEAL, Administrator of The Manor at Perrysburg, emphasizes that this fun, festive, and informative event has a very serious and important focus— raising funds to fight a disease that afflicts over 5 million Americans and is the sixth leading cause of death in the US. “I would also like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the event’s major sponsor ProHealth Partners for making this important fundraiser possible,” she adds.

Among this year’s models sporting the latest in spring and summer fashion will be Dan Wakeman, president and CEO of St. Luke’s Hospital; Tony Geftos of 13abc; Dr. Deitre Hickey from Serenity Health and Wellness Center; Clint and Collin Hayslett, the father and son from Twitter; Dr. Murthy Gokula from Mercy Health; and (tentatively) Senator Theresa Gavarone. “We wanted to involve people from many different community organizations and all walks of life because everyone is touched in one way or another by Alzheimer’s,” says Ms. George.

The fashions worn by this year’s models will also be a reflection of the local community. “Several area shops and boutiques are providing clothing for our models, including Ragazza, Change of Seasons, and V-Couture, all located in downtown Perrysburg, as well as J Jill and Brighton Collectables from Levis Commons.

Children in the show will be styling fashions from Bowinkles, and again this year all the models will have an opportunity to have their hair and makeup expertly done by the students at Summit Salon Academy,” Ms. George states.

In addition to the fashion show, this outdoor event—held in a beautifully decorated tent so inclement weather won’t put

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a damper on the festivities—will once again feature raffle baskets and, of course, tea and delectable edibles such as finger sandwiches and scones prepared by the Manor at Perrysburg’s chef, Remonia Crawford. The event will also feature entertaining performances by local baton-twirling club Hi-Society during breaks.

The cost to attend the 5th An-

nual Fashion Show & Garden Tea Party is $25 per person or $175 for a table of eight. Doors will open at noon, and the fashion show will begin at 1:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Abbie George at 419-874-0306 or Abagail.

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The Manor at Perrysburg is located at 250 Manor Drive in Perrysburg, Ohio. ❦

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Tips for race recovery

by Amanda Manthey

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unning gives you a great workout that challenges both your body and your mind. When you cross the finish line in a race, your body is exhausted but your work is not over. After you exercise, you need to restore your body’s balance and power. Adhering to these post-race recovery tips will give you the edge for a more rapid recovery.

First, water is the most essential ingredient you put into your body.

Water helps in your recovery by cleansing wastes from your system.

It helps dissolve nutrients and carries them to all parts of your body.

Always stay hydrated, and drink water even if you don’t feel thirsty yet. As runners, we should drink up to three quarts of water a day. After a run, you should drink about 16 ounces of fluids and more if you run longer. Staying hydrated after the event will aid in a faster recovery.

When you exercise, your body burns carbohydrates for energy and breaks down your muscle tissue.

Complex carbohydrates are key to any athlete’s diet because they provide a steady, nutrient-rich energy supply.

Immediately after your race, your body utilizes glucose in order to rebuild and recover from your intense effort.

Fruits, energy bars, and pretzels are quick, easy snacks that help initiate your replenishing process.

Runners also need to replenish their electrolytes. Electrolytes affect fluid balance in the body and are necessary for proper functioning of your nerves and muscles. When you exercise, you lose electrolytes through perspiration. One way to renew your electrolytes is by drinking a sports beverage. These drinks help restore your body by preventing dehydration.

Repair and restore your body with proteins. Proteins are essential in the repair of your muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Muscle proteins power you through your race. After a strenuous race, new muscle proteins must replace damaged ones. Good sources

of protein are meats, fish, eggs, and dairy products.

Fruits and vegetables are filled with vitamins, minerals, and fibers essential to a runner. Bananas, a good source of potassium, are believed to decrease cramping.

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Healthy Living News | May 2019 27

When to worry about your eyes

by Carol Kollarits, MD, Cataract and Laser Institute of Maumee

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ay is “Healthy Vision and Older Americans” month, so let’s examine what’s normal and what’s not. If you don’t think about your eyes (except for putting on your glasses), that’s normal, as long as your vision is clear in each eye.

But what if your vision is not as good as it used to be?

Blurred vision is the most common reason peo-

ple schedule an appointment with an eye doctor.

An adult who has had a lifetime of good vision will recognize any change in vision that makes reading or seeing street signs more difficult. Fortunately, a change in the lens prescription usually makes the vision clear again. If a change in prescription doesn’t restore clear vision, then another problem, such as cataracts, diabetic

retinopathy, or macular degeneration, may be present. While most of these problems are treatable,

day to day is sometimes caused by swings in blood sugar and may be the first sign of diabetes. Blurred vision that is accompanied by watery eyes after 15 to 20 minutes of reading is often due to “dry eye syndrome.” Both conditions can be diagnosed with appropriate testing by your eye doctor.

Red eye is another common reason to see an eye doctor. However, early treatment usually the most common and results in better vision. most dramatic reason Blurred vision that var- for a red eye is a hemies from hour to hour or orrhage over the white

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of the eye. Most often, this kind of red eye is discovered when looking into a mirror first thing in the morning.

If the vision is normal and the eye is not painful, and you don’t have easy bruising or bleeding when you brush your teeth, there’s no emergency. The redness will clear on its own in 10-14 days.

A red, painful eye does need an emergency examination, especially if the vision is decreased.

Causes include infections, inflammation (iritis), and angle closure glaucoma, among others. Contact your eye doctor first, even after hours, and only go to an emergency room if you can’t be seen right away by your eye-care professional or the eye doctor on call.

Eye pain without redness is often caused by sinus congestion. Overthe-counter sinus medications will often relieve this pain.

Light flashes and floaters can be very frightening but are usually caused by an aging change in the vitreous gel inside the eye. Only one person in 10,000 will get a retinal detachment following the onset of light flashes and floaters, but a prompt di-

lated-eye exam may save your sight if you are that person.

Moving lights that last 15 to 20 minutes are typical of a migraine, even in someone who has never had a migraine headache.

Unfortunately, if these moving lights occur in an older person, they can be an early warning sign of a stroke and should be evaluated by a medical doctor.

Loss of vision in both eyes, even if temporary, should be evaluated immediately. It may be a sign of uncontrolled high blood pressure or an early warning of a stroke. Loss of vision in one eye, even if temporary, should be evaluated immediately. Don’t wait to see if it goes away or it happens again. See your eye doctor the same day if possible.

Night blindness is a common term used to describe difficulty driving at night due to glare from oncoming headlights. This is usually due to cataracts and can often be corrected by cataract surgery.

True night blindness is the inability to see the stars or find your way around a movie theater after being in the dark for 20 minutes. This typically occurs in teenagers or

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young adults who are developing retinitis pigmentosa.

Glaucoma, the leading cause of blindness in black Americans and the third leading cause of blindness in white Americans, exhibits no symptoms in early stages. If diagnosed and treated early, the 10% of Americans over 70 who get glaucoma can maintain good vision. For these reasons, I recommend routine eye exams every two years for people over 40 and every year for those over 65.

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New license on life Preplanning can be empowering

Nicole encourages families to plan the next step before needed.

“Preplanning and education before your loved one needs assistance is best. When a loved one feels they are involved in the decision-making process, it keeps them from feeling pushed and instead helps them feel empowered. It is good that everyone starts the discussion beforehand,” she explained.

She is working with other Perrysburg community members to build a group of referral sources for the community. These resources will include estate planning, stayat-home services, how to get your home ready for sale, Medicaid, skilled nursing, funeral planning, and more.

They are building a network of local community resources, so people know who to call, when to call, and Rollie is always ready to greet guests with why to call. a cup of coffee at St. Clare Commons St. Clare Commons is hosting a Starbucks® coffee shop. series of presentations with these hen Rollie gave up his driver’s senior advocates in their “Ask the license, his family thought it Expert” series to educate and emwas time to move from living inde- power the community and their pendently at home to assisted living. residents. The programs are the last Within a couple of weeks after coming Wednesday of the month and start to St. Clare Commons in Perrysburg, at 3:00 p.m. On May 29, Deb Roidl Rollie knew everyone. Nicole Davis, of Independent Care Solutions will Director of Marketing for Assisted answer the question of “Is it Safe to Stay at Home?”, and on June 26, she Living and Memory Care, will discuss “Medicaid knew Rollie with his outMyths & Realities.” On going personality would July 31, Emily Hoorman of be the perfect person to Senior Helpers will tackle head the Welcoming Comthe topic of “Non-Medical mittee. Now at 94 years Home Care Options.” young, Rollie relishes his On August 28, hear great new role and friends as he ideas on “Staging your strives to make everyone Home and Preparing to feel at home at St. Clare Downsize” by Terry Miller Commons. of Howard Hanna Real This kind of inspiraNicole Davis tional story is not new Estate and Karen Lucas, to Nicole who has been working organizer extraordinaire. in health care for over 20 years.

Here to help She first became involved in elIf preplanning is not an option, dercare as a fifth grader in an Nicole is there to help when it is no Adopt-A-Grandparent program longer safe for a loved one to be on that she volunteered in for most their own. “So often adult children of junior high and high school. call and say, ‘Mom or Dad is not Now in Admissions for St. Clare safe. I am exhausted. I am working Commons, she helps both elder a full-time job and taking care of my parents and their adult children navigate when it is time to take own family. I can’t continue to care the next step from living inde- for them on my own and need some pendently to having some extra help,’” she said.

It is hard for the adult child. They help in assisted living.

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go from being the child to being the caretaker. An advantage when a parent enters assisted living is that the adult son or daughter can go back to their original parent/child relationship and they often become less frustrated with each other. They are able to spend their time creating memories together and reminiscing about the good times. It is quality time together.

Each senior living community is unique

According to Nicole, each senior living community is different and people should look at what differentiates each one when considering what is best for their loved one. “The factors that set St. Clare Commons apart are our Catholic component, our food and nutrition, and our attention to the body, mind, and spirit of each person’s well-being.

As a continuing-care campus, if an assisted-living resident needs medical care, we can provide additional resources whether it is rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, or a secure

memory care program. They can stay right on campus surrounded by their friends and staff who really care about them,” she said.

Also unique to St. Clare Commons are the two-fulltime Sisters on the spiritual care team: Sr. Diana Lynn, Director of Mission Integration, and Sr. Joy Barker, Chaplain. Both Sisters host a variety of spiritual enrichment services that welcome residents of all faiths.

Sr. Joy makes it her mission to ensure that any resident that needs to go to the hospital on an emergency basis is not alone. She responds to calls 24 hours a day to be with a St. Clare Commons resident until their family arrives. “We care about our residents, and this is just another way that we support them and their families,” explained Nicole.

Easing the transition process

Change can be challenging. Nicole helps all her assisted-living residents transition. “I take it personally to help every new resident. I touch base often. I introduce them to staff

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and other residents. I make sure they know someone is there. I talk with their family members, who have my personal cell number. I make sure they are part of my circle of hugs,” she said.

Nicole further explained, “Once adult children see their loved one is adjusting well, getting involved in activities, and socializing with new friends, I encourage them to get back to a more normal life. Adult children start to have flexibility in their schedules again, and they begin to feel there is more of a parent-child relationship again and not a caretaker one. Our staff and management team are dedicated and committed to ensuring that your loved one receives the medical attention that they need while they are nurtured by people who care. We provide stimulating activities and encourage new friendships within our community.”

Home is here

Nicole loves to share stories about residents and how they feel that home is here for them. After several men recently moved into St. Clare Commons, she noted, “Like most senior living communities, we tend to have more females than males.

The women have been teasing the men about invading their territory.

When I am working late, they gather in the evening after dinner to chat in the sitting area outside my office. It warms my heart to hear them share stories and laughter. It makes my job worthwhile.”

Now is the time to start planning for a loved one’s future, and the best way to know more about the community is to tour and join them for a meal. Call Nicole Davis to arrange a tour and lunch or dinner at St. Clare Commons at 567-336-6341.

Conveniently located just minutes from the Levis Commons Shopping area in Perrysburg on 12469 Five Point Road, St. Clare Commons is close to churches, shopping, restaurants, and theatres and has 56 beautiful assisted-living apartments on its 55acre campus. Chef-prepared meals, organized activities, exercise classes, a pastoral care program with spiritual enrichment, and much more make seniors feel that home is truly here.

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nobody’s perfect Avoid wheelchair road rage

by Sister Karen Zielinski, OSF

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rue confessions: I’ve run over my foot. I’ve run over a friend’s foot. I almost tipped over my electric cart because I carelessly rode over a rounded curb. Sometimes I use my cell phone while travelling outside on secluded sidewalks.

I’ve also been known to drink and drive—coffee, that is. Although I occasionally make these little electric cart transgressions, I take electric cart safety seriously.

It takes skill and safety to operate a wheelchair or electric scooter used for mobility. Collectively classified as PMDs (power mobility devices), they offer persons with mobility limitations a world full of inclusion and opportunity. Just like driving a car, it takes skill and training to operate these vehicles safely. Driving these devices is serious business, demanding skill and safety for both the driver and those around them.

So what does a driver need to do to be safe? First, pay attention to the surroundings and any pedestrian traffic. Slow down in a busy area.

Watch out for tailgaters. When necessary, inform others of your actions, especially when making somewhat sudden moves. My office doorway, for example, is often a problem because I need to make a sharp turn to enter the room. Rather than tripping the coworker who is quickly moving behind me, I gently call out, “Please wait, I need to back up now.” Simple courtesy, perhaps, but very important for everyone’s safety.

Grocery or department stores can also be a driving challenge. Shoppers mean well but are often distracted or in a hurry. Some customers use a shopping cart/scooter provided by the store. Customers often stand in the middle of an aisle, or they are just not paying attention to their surroundings. When that happens, I speak up and say, “I am going to pass you to get over there.” I smile, but make my intentions clear.

Driving inside requires basic common sense. Drive at a sensible speed on the right side of the corridor, and check both ways before crossing a hall or making a turn. Take advantage of

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any indoor backup mirrors that are strategically placed near elevators or corners. Similar to the highway or even a trail in a park, make it a point to tell people when you are passing them and on what side. Simply calling out, “I’m coming on your left, just so you know!” can avoid a sudden collision. Remember that a wheelchair or motorized cart is essentially an extension of the user’s body and needs to be handled with care.

I searched online for safety guidelines for wheelchairs, electric carts, or electric wheelchairs.

There isn’t much available; however, I found much information on wheelchair courtesy—speaking and relating to a person using a wheelchair or electric cart. Not everyone is experienced or comfortable with persons who use a wheelchair or electric cart for mobility. Unknowingly, people often compensate by speaking too loudly, directing their conversation and asking questions to a companion rather than the seated person, or acting as if the person in the chair was sick or had mental illness. Basic courtesy guidelines include not touching someone’s wheelchair unless asked, talking to the seated person at his or her eye level, speaking directly to the seated person and not to their companion, and not talking too loudly at the person in the wheelchair.

Cassandra Aumiller, a licensed certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA/L) employed by Concept Rehab, spoke of safety when using these devices. She shared that mobility training, which is related to a person’s personal wheelchair or electric scooter, is critical for safety and courtesy. She says, “Persons who use these devices need to remember that pedestrians have the right of way, similar to outdoor highway and traffic regulations. Persons using

electronic devices for mobility need to be courteous and careful of those walking without these devices.”

She suggested persons who use these PMDs take the Powered Mobility Driving Assessment (PIDA), a basic inventory of skills needed to operate mobility devices safely, both indoors and outdoors. The Assessment states that it is “a valid and reliable assessment designed to assess the indoor mobility of persons who use power chairs or scooters and who live in institutions.”

If a client fails the test, he or she receives additional training and an opportunity to retake the test.

Consider how you might do on the assessment.

Persons living with mobility devices must be careful drivers.

Driving a wheelchair or electric cart demands cognitive skills, too, such as competent decision-making, quick reactions, accurate depth perception, and common sense.

In addition to good driving skills, persons using motorized devices must be courteous and be treated courteously in return.

Everyone—mobility device users, their family and friends, and other pedestrians—deserves a safe and secure environment.

It is not too difficult; we all can contribute to happy, healthy, and safe living. Let’s all get together to avoid wheelchair and electric scooter road rage.

Sister Karen Zielinski is the Director of Canticle Studio. Canticle Studio is a part of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, OH’s overall advancement effort and has a mission of being a creative center where artists generate works, products, and services in harmony with the mission of the Sisters St. Francis. She can be reached at kzielins@sistersosf.org or 419-824-3543. ❦ Healthy Living News | May 2019 31

UTMC offers device to lower stroke risk in Afib patients who can’t use blood thinners P

eople with atrial fibrillation (Afib)— an arrhythmia that stems from disorganized electrical activity in the heart—are at increased risk of developing blood clots, potentially leading to stroke. In fact, these individuals are five times more likely to suffer a stroke than those with a regular heart rhythm. As a result, Afib patients are commonly prescribed blood thinners, such as warfarin, to prevent clotting. However, blood thinners also have the potential side effect of dangerous bleeding, and some patients tolerate them better than others.

For patients with Afib not caused by a valve problem who aren’t suitable candidates for warfarin use, the UTMC Heart and Vascular Center offers an alternative for reducing stroke risk in the form of a specialized implant called the Watchman Device.

This parachute-shaped plug, which is inserted into the heart during a minimally invasive procedure, helps reduce stroke risk significantly by

closing off the compartment in the contract properly and the ventricle heart where clotting most commonly beats irregularly. As a result, blood occurs in patients with Afib. tends to stagnate in the atrium, most To understand how the Watchman notably in the left atrium inside a Device reduces stroke risk, it helps small sock-like pouch called the left to understand what Afib atrial appendage, where 90 is and how this condition percent of stroke-causing affects blood flow in the clots are formed. If a clot heart. UTMC cardiologist then moves out of this Dr. George Moukarbel exappendage and into the plains, “Afib occurs when bloodstream, it can end up the sinus node—a particuin an artery in the brain and cause stroke.” lar area in the top chamber of the heart, which I call Dr. Moukarbel further ‘the maestro’—is no lonexplains that not all Afib ger leading the electrical patients have the same risk activities in the heart and Dr. George Moukarbel of stroke. For example, a 20-year-old who has Afib disorganized electrical impulses cause the heartbeat to become but is otherwise very healthy is actufast and irregular. In a normally func- ally at very low risk of experiencing tioning heart, the sinus node signals a stroke. However, patients who are the top chamber to contract, then the older and have diabetes, high blood bottom chamber contracts and ejects pressure, heart failure, vascular disblood to the rest of the body—all in ease, or a history of prior stroke are a coordinated fashion. With Afib, at much greater risk. At the UTMC on the other hand, the rhythm is Heart and Vascular Center, each Afib disorganized so the atrium fails to patient is carefully assessed for stroke risk based on these criteria. Those who score above a certain number on the assessment are typically prescribed blood thinners to reduce their stroke risk.

But again, some Afib patients are poor candidates for blood thinners, is possible with our cardiovascular for example those who have experirehabilitation program enced or are at risk of experiencing bleeding related to blood thinner use, those at risk of falling, and those who are unable to tolerate the drugs for one reason or another. For these individuals, the Watchman Device may be the best therapy option.

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Watchman Device, Dr. Moukarbel notes, “The procedure takes only one to two hours and is performed by catheter under general anesthesia with x-ray and ultrasound guidance so we can see exactly where we are and where we’re deploying the device.

The catheter is passed through the femoral vein in the groin up to the heart and advanced from the right atrium to the left atrium across the septum to the left atrial appendage.

Once there, we deploy the plug at the mouth of the appendage.”

With the Watchman device in place, blood can no longer pool in the left atrial appendage and form clots. Over time, heart tissue grows over the Watchman implant, creating a permanent barrier against blood clotting.

Patients who undergo this onetime procedure typically spend one night in the hospital and go home the next day. For the first six weeks following the procedure, patients take both aspirin and warfarin. After six weeks, warfarin is discontinued and replaced with the antiplatelete drug Plavix, and the patient continues this regimen for six months. After six months, patients take only aspirin.

As with any form of cardiac procedures, there are potential risks to the Watchman procedure; however, serious problems are very infrequent.

For appropriate patients, Watchman is a one-time procedure that reduces stroke risk for a lifetime.

For more information about the Watchman procedure, visit utmc. utoledo.edu or call 419-383-3963. ❦

If you are living with a heart condition, our cardiovascular rehabilitation program can improve your health and quality of life.

This individualized program includes: • Nutrition counseling for low sodium diet and weight monitoring • Exercise program with cardiac monitoring • Education to develop therapeutic lifestyle changes and improve risk factors for heart disease • Dedicated behavioral health support to manage stress, anxiety and depression associated with cardiac events

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For information or to schedule an appointment, call 419.383.5378.

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Biking for healthy living

heart disease, to name a few. But what you may not know is that regular hen was your last physical activity, including bike ride? Most of us bike riding, can improve learned to ride a bike at a your cognitive health and young age; it was part of emotional well-being. growing up. Unfortunately, Think about your enin our electronic age, this is vironment while riding no longer a rite of passage in a car, usually with the for our youth. Physical windows up and the radio education in our school Keith Webb on. Now consider a simisystem is often limited to lar commute on your bike. team sports with lots of You can smell the flowers, hear the rules rather than unstructured daily activity that can help form a routine birds chirping, and occasionally see that becomes a way of life. Combine a family of deer cross the path. I am less daily exercise with less-than- most relaxed and motivated on the healthy eating, and it is no wonder days that I’m able to commute to work that obesity has become a major by bike. But don’t take my word (or scientific evidence) for it. I hope you health issue. will give it a try and let me know if A bike means freedom! you have the same experience.

As part of bicycle safety education class at We Are Traffic, we start our Get back on your bike May is National Bike Month, and session by asking a few questions to learn about the background of TMACOG (the Toledo Metropolitan our students. One question we al- Area Council of Governments) is ways ask is, “If you could describe the focal point for all things relatin one word what it meant to ride ed to biking! You may know that your bike as a kid, what would it TMACOG is involved in managing be?” “Freedom” is the number one federal funding for transportation answer. I find that most adults have and water projects. They also have a the exact same feeling when riding Pedestrian and Bikeways Committee as an adult; it brings back positive that meets on a regular basis to discuss memories of their childhood. I used projects that impact walking and my bike for everything, going to biking. The bike community works school, delivering the afternoon to provide many different activities newspaper (I had 120 customers for both experienced cyclists as well in my neighborhood), and running as beginners.

If your bike has been hanging in errands or visiting friends. I still the garage for a while, you can take feel like a happy kid when I ride it to any local bicycle shop for a free my bike today. safety inspection. You can also learn The science how to perform the “ABC Quick It has been widely reported that Check” to make sure your bike is riding a bike is good for your health— ready for each ride. You will find lowering blood pressure, improving information about bike clubs and cholesterol levels, managing weight, local activities during bike month, and reducing your risk of developing n Biking - continued on p35

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May is Bike Month!

Fri., May 3 noon

Bicycling Sylvania Franciscan Center at Lourdes University. Laws and strategies to safely navigate the roadway and/or bike trail. Presented by We Are Traffic. Reservations requested at 419.824.3707 for lunch: 11:30 - noon.

Sat., May 4 9 a.m.

Social Bike Ride. Franciscan Center at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd. in Sylvania. Practical tips on riding in traffic. Presented by We Are Traffic and Maumee Valley Adventurers.

Wed., May 8 Bike to School Day Sat., May 11 Bike Bash at Toledo Bikes! 1114 Washington St., Toledo, OH 43604 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. A day of cycling, food, refreshment, live music, games, activities, raffles, and plenty of fun prizes.

May 13-19

TARTA reduced fare for Bike to Work Week. Only 25 cents for people using the bike racks.

Wed., May 15 Ride of Silence. In Toledo starting at the University of Toledo, 6:15 p.m.

Gateway Area 25 near Secor and Dorr, and in Bowling Green at City Park.

Fri., May 17

Bike to Work Day. Find some friends and try commuting by bike.

Most people in our area live less than 10 miles from work.

Sat., May 18 Bike Day at the Farmers Market. Ride your bike to the downtown 9 a.m. – noon market, get a cup of a coffee and a t-shirt (while supplies last).

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Outdoor Expo hosted by Metroparks Toledo at Side Cut Metropark.

A project of the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG)

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EATING WELL Fueling your body for sports and fitness

by Laurie Syring, RD/LD

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ay is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month—a time to renew your commitment to living healthier and setting aside some time each day to exercise. How does this topic fit into my Eating Well wheelhouse? Well, as I’ll soon elaborate, you can’t expect to perform well in any sport or physical activity if you don’t give your body the proper fuel.

Participating in sports pays a whole host of dividends, ranging from being healthier and living longer to building character and self-esteem, teaching teamwork, encouraging self-discipline, and promoting leadership.

The current recommendation with respect to physical activity is to do at least two-and-a-half hours of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week (e.g. fast walking, dancing, swimming, or raking leaves) and doing muscle-strengthening activities (e.g. lifting weights) at least two days each week. No matter what shape you’re in, you can find activities that will work for you.

Now let’s get back to the fuel we

need for sports and fitness. Obviously, your body needs food to stay healthy and fuel activity. However, while most active people want to eat right, they often struggle to find the time with work, kids, family, friends, workouts, and sports filling up their schedules.

The basic rule is to avoid getting too hungry. Hunger depletes the energy you need for sports and workouts, so whether you’re an Olympic athlete or a weekend warrior, you need to nourish yourself on the run. Two to three meals with two to three snacks works well for most people, but find what works best for you.

Remember, what you eat before, during, and after exercise can make or break your workout, but there is no magic food or meal for top performance. I have a friend who works out and then stops for ice cream, and my niece belongs to a running group that meets for beers afterward. Everyone is different with respect to their preferences and digestive system, and choices can vary from person to person depending on the activity. Some activities, such as running, can cause more jostling

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Pre-exercise nutrition

Getting the right nutrition before an event helps prevent low blood sugar, can help settle your stomach, and fuels your muscles (and, no, hot dogs, pizza, and beer do not count as quality preevent meals). To fuel and refuel your muscles, make sure you’re eating enough carbohydrates every day.

If you’re going to be participating in an exercise or sport for one to two hours, you want to abstain from eating about one hour before the exercise. Prior to that, you want to choose complex carbs that are low in fat, such as yogurt, oatmeal, lentils, or apples. If you’re going to exercise for less than one hour, choose a lowfat snack, such as graham crackers, bagels, or pasta.

High-fat foods, such as cheese, pancakes, hamburgers, peanut butter, and ice cream, take longer to digest and can “sit” in your gut longer.

Choose lower-fat proteins, such as turkey or chicken lunchmeat, lowfat cheese, cottage cheese, eggs or egg beaters, or a glass of skim milk.

Avoid simple-sugar foods, such as jelly beans, syrup, sports drinks, and honey. Try to stick with familiar foods the day before and the day of the event. This is not the time to try new sports drinks or bars as they may upset your system and cause nausea and poor performance. Of course, it’s also important to stay well hydrated from day to day—especially the day before a big event.

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If you are participating in a sport that will last 60 to 90 minutes, you should be consuming a sports drink, something like a banana or sports bar, and extra water. However, you don’t want to eat excessive amounts of foods that need to be digested, taking precious blood supply away from the muscles to your stomach.

Endurance athletes, marathon runners, long-distance cyclists, and Ironman competitors should establish an eating plan long in advance of the foods and fluids they like and can tolerate during their event. Plan for potential excessive sweating and how to replace those fluids. I’ve heard of people hiding food and fluids along their path or having family or friends at designated spots along the course with food and fluids.

Fueling your post-event recovery

After a hard workout or sporting event lasting 60 to 90 minutes or longer, nutrition—food and fluids (juices, fruits, sports drinks, water)—should be your number-one priority. Within 15 minutes of your workout, you should consume a carbohydrate-rich fluid or food, and within the first two hours, you should have about 75 grams of carbohydrate. Two hours later, you should consume another carb-rich fluid or food. Don’t forget protein in the initial hours after the workout or event. Things like milk and meat are good choices.

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performance. A well-planned sports diet can help you be stronger, train harder, and be a better competitor.

Food is fuel for your muscles, and their best fuel is carbohydrate, either simple (like juice and candy) or complex (like pasta and bread). Your muscles store only carbohydrates, not protein or fat. If you’re trying one of the low-carb, high-fat, high-protein diets, you may be feeling exhausted and having poor performance.

Keep in mind that when you sweat, you lose water and some electrolytes.

Water is best for replacement. A sports drink can help replace needed minerals, but you don’t have to drink a quart of it.

When designing your meal plan for optimum fitness fueling, it is important to include all the food groups, using MyPlate (myplate.gov) as your reference. Focus on eating a variety of foods, selecting different fruits and vegetables. Also, eat two to three servings of protein per day, and try to choose wholesome, minimally processed foods.

I hope you’ll use this information to help optimize your sports performance and improve your wellbeing!

Laurie Syring, RD/LD, is Clinical Nutrition Manager at ProMedica Flower Hospital. ❦

Biking - continued from p33 along with the Ohio Bicycle Event calendar published by the Ohio Bicycle Federation that includes events state-wide. See the webpage: http://www.tmacog.org/bikemonth/.

We Are Traffic, a local non-profit advocacy group, will kick off Bike Month at Lourdes University with a lunch-and-learn (lunch optional) on May 3: “Biking around Sylvania, it’s easier than you think.” The following day, we will host a social bike ride departing from Lourdes University that will demonstrate how easy it is to bike around Sylvania. We will ride only as fast as the slowest rider, so please join for a fun and educational ride!

If you like riding in a group, there are several bike clubs in the area that provide something for everyone. For beginners and social bike riding, check out the Maumee Valley Adventurers. They host several weekly rides and, on Saturdays, feature a “coffee ride” with We Are Traffic, which provides a “rolling classroom” that talks about riding your bike on the trail and in traffic. For more advanced cyclists, the Toledo Area Bicyclists may be a good choice as they have an extensive schedule throughout the year. And if you’re interested in racing, check out the Maumee Valley Wheelmen. n

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SERENITY FARM TO HOLD VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE MAY 4

Serenity Farm Equestrian Center is holding a volunteer open house on Saturday, May 4 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Attendees will learn about open volunteer opportunities, meet the horses, experience the Serenity Farm setting, engage with staff and other volunteers, meet new friends, and learn more about horses and therapy work.

Serenity Farm is located in Luckey, Ohio, at 21870 Lemoyne Rd. For more information, please call 419-833-1308, email info@ serenityfarm.org, or visit www. serenityfarm.org.

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The roadway is for all users, not just motor vehicles. Cyclists should always travel in the same direction as motor vehicles. If the travel lane is not sufficient to share (less than 14 feet wide), cyclists should use the full travel lane to help prevent close passing by cars. If you’re the motorist behind the cyclist, please wait for proper clearance and change lanes to pass the cyclist, providing at least three feet of clearance.

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You may want to know what causes otitis media. It usually happens when fluid accumulation occurs behind the tympanic membrane (eardrum) due to bacteria from a cold, allergy, or respiratory infection. The fluid can cause pain, pressure and redness, which affects how the eardrum vibrates in response to sound, resulting in a conductive hearing loss that is usually temporary.

Getting the fluid to dry up is essential because if the fluid remains in the middle ear cavity, it may become a more serious type called chronic serious otitis. This recurrent acute infection leads to greater hearing loss and may cause rupturing of the eardrum.

Symptoms to be on the lookout for in young children include holding their ear and crying, hearing difficulty, fever, or ear drainage. Remember if your child suffers from repeated otitis media, then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to reach out to your doctor, who may suggest that you see an audiologist along with an otologist (ear doctor) to diagnose the infection and assess whether the hearing is being affected. Treatment options may be discussed and planned at that time.

For those adults who suffer from otitis media, the suggestions would be the same. Please consult your primary care physician.

Randa Mansour-Shousher, AuD, CCC-A, is a Doctor of Audiology with Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic, located at 1125 Hospital Dr., Suite 50 in Toledo (419383-4012) and 1601 Brigham Dr., Suite 160 in Perrysburg (419-873-4327). â?Ś

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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.

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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. Wakefield notes that clients of all ages, backgrounds, personalities, and body types—even pregnant women—can participate in and benefit from this time-efficient program. Anderson has 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!”

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Energy that heals

by Douglas A. Schwan, DC, Dipl ac

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esearch has revealed that the simple act of implanting an electrical stimulator near the spinal cord is enough to give paralyzed patients the ability to move. Apparently, just providing the electrical energy is enough to allow the inborn intelligence of the body to use it for healing.

While this research is leading-edge, the use of energy in healing goes back thousands of years. In ancient China, Egypt, and Persia, they used needles with a flattened pan on top.

This flattened area was just large enough to put a pinch of herb on top. The herb was then lit with fire and allowed to smolder for up to an hour. The burning herb created heat, which traveled down the shaft of the acupuncture needle and provided “heat energy” to the treatment point.

In modern times, we use electricity as the preferred source of energy.

Computer-controlled microstim can be precisely applied through select acupuncture needles in a safe and

sterile manner. Microstim means these areas of scar tissue have trouble that the amplitude of the electrical equalizing pressure with adjacent stimulation is much smaller. This is normal tissues. When a low-presmuch more comfortable for the pa- sure storm system approaches, these tient, and it can be precisely directed tissues “throb” as the trapped presand controlled. sures try to equalize Using microswith surrounding tim with traditissue. Conversely, tional needles, in a high-pressure acupuncture system, usually aschannels can be sociated with great, energized and sunny weather, these the healing actissues no longer celerated. In our exert extra pressure office, we have and patients feel relused this tech- Dr. Schwan uses state-of-the-art computer atively good overall. equipment to measure selected vital qi nique for years to Energy is importenergy levels at key acupuncture points treat long-term ant to the overall on the body. From these readings, neck and back function and wellhe can determine exactly what pain as well as ness of the human treatment is required. cases of failed body. Acupuncture back surgery. In is all about bringing many cases of failed back surgery or “balance” to the energies of the body. degenerative arthritis, the problem The body is criss-crossed by pathways is scar tissue forming around and called meridians. Their function is to near the nerves. carry healing energy throughout the We’ve all heard the stories of people body. Chinese physicians call this qi forecasting the weather with their (pronounced “chi”) energy while back or knees. That is true because chiropractors call it “innate” energy

and medical doctors call it “vital” energy. But whatever you want to call it, this energy is important in all aspects of maintaining health in the body.

Adding to the qi energy of the body can greatly accelerate healing.

As previously mentioned, applying computer-controlled microstim to cold post-surgical or arthritic areas can revitalize them and allow the body to convert fibrous scar tissue into a healthier sort of tissue. Many times, we will apply a current directly into the scar tissue of old failed surgical sites and the patient feels immediate relief from long-term, disabling spinal pain.

Patients with foot drop or weakness due to long-term radiculopathy have also seen a halt or reversal of a percentage of their condition in some cases. In other cases, it seems to break down long-standing adhesive scar tissue from arthritis or old surgery and allow built-up, inflamed tissues to break down and clear out of the area. The end result of all this n

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NHA program fights infant mortality on multiple fronts I n Lucas County, the infant mortality rate—the number of infant deaths for every 1,000 live births—is on the rise. What’s more, there is a significant racial disparity in our community when it comes to infant deaths, with African American babies dying at a rate approximately three times higher than that of white babies. To help reverse this worrisome trend, the Neighborhood Health Association’s (NHA) Moms & Babies First program is taking the fight to infant mortality on multiple fronts.

Debra Hamilton, manager of Moms & Babies First, explains, “We believe that if we can have healthy moms, we’ll have healthy babies, so our services include prenatal and postpartum home visits to educate moms on how to keep themselves and their growing baby healthy.

We also assist moms with keeping medical appointments; teach them about safe sleep for babies; coordinate assessments after their baby goes home to determine if there are any developmental delays; and connect them with a wide range of community resources, such as the WIC [Women, Infants and Children] program, as well as all of NHA’s wrap-around services, such as dental, hearing, obstetric, pediatric, mental health, and primary care.”

The program also offers access to a diaper bank and an on-site emergency diaper supply to help moms keep their babies clean and healthy; furniture resources; the Swaddlers Program, which allows new moms to come in and pick out clothing for their baby; as well as programs that provide car seats (for a requested

five-dollar donation) and pack-andplay portable cribs. “Once the baby goes home, we go to the house to do a safe-sleep assessment and demonstrate how to set up and take down the pack-and-play,” Hamilton says.

In addition to diapers, new moms receive a variety of other postpartum necessities along with a Johnson’s gift set and a layette containing the clothing and accessories every newborn baby needs. Plus, every mom who completes the program is rewarded with a $50 gift card from Walmart.

Furthermore, Moms & Babies First collaborates with various local organizations, such as Pathways and Project Homeless Connect, as well as with groups involved in fighting human trafficking. “Plus we do different community events throughout Lucas County and canvass door to door

at local businesses and churches to help increase awareness of the infant mortality crisis,” Hamilton comments.

Moms & Babies First, funded by the Ohio Department of Health, has been serving the local community for over 25 years. To be eligible, women can be any age but must qualify for Medicaid and WIC and have an income below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. The program is reserved for African American moms—the most vulnerable population in our community in terms of infant mortality risk. However, NHA can refer at-risk women of other ethnicities to NHA’s Infant Vitality Program for assistance.

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Informational session on Rolfing® Structural Integration to be held May 22 TOLEDO PLANT EXCHANGE RETURNS MAY 4 The Toledo Plant Exchange, now in its 15th year, will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Ohlman’s Farm and Greenhouse, 3901 Hill Ave. Plant drop-off begins at 8:30, and the giveaway begins at 10:00. Bring labeled, weed-free plants and gently used gardening tools and paraphernalia. Master gardeners will be on hand to answer questions, so be sure to know how many hours of direct sunlight your plots receive daily. Everyone attending can take home at least a few plants; those who donate garden goods can take home even more. This event is free. For more information, find us on Facebook or call 419-578-6783. ❦

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ave you ever heard of or considered getting “Rolfed”? Rolfing is a type of manual therapy known to bring the body into alignment and release postural patterns and old injuries to help people feel better. It can improve function, motion, and well-being and lessen stiffness and pain. Rolfing has a funny name, after its inventor, Dr. Ida P. Rolf, and is not very well-known, but those who know it typically swear by its efficacy.

Amy Adamczak, Certified Advanced Rolfer, has been Rolfing locally since 2003 and has helped many people of all ages feel better, recover from injuries and accidents, and find new and more efficient ways of using their bodies in daily life and athletic performance. “I have seen some of the most amazing and delightful responses to Rolfing.

I work with a lot of middle-aged and older people who have had their share of injuries or repetitive stress and are uncomfortable a lot of the time. I take a look at how they are sitting, standing, and moving,

figure out where the tightness and restrictions are, and go to work to loosen those areas. Many times people are surprised by the connections they feel. They didn’t realize that addressing their ankles would help their tight shoulders relax.

Rolfing looks at the whole person and, instead of chasing symptoms,

addresses the root of the issues,” she says.

Amy has joined forces with Certified Rolfer Kristin Szilinis to expand Rolfing’s availability in the area. Amy and Kristin want to share what they do and how it works, and answer questions about Rolfing in a short informational session at their office in West Toledo on May 22 at 7:00 p.m.

You might consider attending if you are curious about Rolfing or want to learn more about an alternative health approach to aches, pains, and dysfunction.

Amy and Kristin were both educated at the Dr. Ida P. Rolf Institute of Structural Integration in Boulder, Colorado.

The discussion of Rolfing Structural Integration is free and open to the public and will be held on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the office of Amy Adamczak, Certified Advanced Rolfer, 3454 Oak Alley Ct., suite 406, Toledo, 43606. Contact Amy Adamczak with questions or RSVP at 419-343-1883. ❦

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All the right moves: transfer rights in long-term care

by Chris Stieben and Megan Benner Senecal

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e want to take the next two articles to look at the complicated rules of transfer/discharge in long-term care (LTC). In this first part, we will examine residents’ rights related to transfers within a facility (e.g. changing rooms), and next month we will focus on voluntary and involuntary discharges from facilities.

Federal rules protect residents from being moved around within a facility without proper reason and notice.

Nursing homes have specific rules to prevent a facility from unnecessary moves for facility convenience.

Assisted-living facilities can have a complex level-of-care system that is arbitrary and contingent on staff ability and efficiency.

Consider Mrs. Jones—who could be in assisted living, has some memory loss, and struggles with feeling rushed by staff when she attempts to complete specific tasks. If the staff needs to get the task done quickly, they can say Mrs. Jones is “non-compliant” and save time by using a mechanical

lift to get her up and complete her daily activities. Consequently, this use of a lift can put Mrs. Jones in jeopardy of advancing her level of care and her monthly cost.

She is “requiring” more care, which equates to an increase in the cost of her living in the facility.

Steady and arbitrary advances in level of care may eventually disqualify her for assisted living because of increased care needs.

The above vignette demonstrates a common issue, and consumers need to know that there is help.

Our office is available to intervene in these cases and determine the events that led up to the level of care and investigate the origin to ensure

that any level-of-care advancement is understood and warranted in relation to a consumer’s care needs.

In another example, Mrs. Jones is in a nursing home for rehab and has used 40 of her 100 Medicare skilled days.

At this point, the options to go home or stay in the facility should be presented to her so she can make the most informed choice. If Mrs. Jones chooses to stay and eventually utilize Medicaid for room and board (after Medicare can no longer pay), many facilities may view this as a reason to move Mrs. Jones to the “long-term” side of the building. However, federal rules identify that the nursing home becomes the resident’s home

once they are there more than 30 days. As such, room changes that aren’t consumer-initiated must be considered in conjunction with the resident. These room changes must also include timely notification to the resident and cannot be discriminatory because of payor status.

Moving can be traumatic and stressful, but it is magnified for older adults who are more vulnerable because of clinical needs and institutionalization. If you have a question about your rights or options for a loved one, please call our office and we can review the rules and offer options for advocacy before a person is moved against their will.

Next month, we will explore the complicated transfer/discharge rules and what you can do to be prepared for a discharge in the event it would be presented to you.

Christopher Stieben is Director of the ABLE Long-Term-Care-Ombudsman Program, which can be reached at 419259-2891 (http://ombudsman.ablelaw. org), and Megan Benner Senecal is a member of the Ombudsman office. ❦

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Are rechargeable hearing aid batteries right for you?

by Shelly Horvat, AuD, CCC-A

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re you in the market for new hearing aids? One new choice in hearing aid technology is whether you want hearing aids with disposable batteries or rechargeable batteries.

From cell phones to laptops to tablets, nearly everyone is using at least one rechargeable electronic device in their home. All the major hearing aid manufacturers have added at least one, if not two, rechargeable options to their lineups within the past two years.

Rechargeable hearing aids aren’t a new concept, but in the past, they were problematic with their charges not lasting a full day. Advances in rechargeable battery technology in the past few years have allowed hearing aid manufacturers to introduce new products, giving hearing aid users better options in rechargeability.

Are rechargeable hearing aids right for you? There are strengths and weaknesses for both rechargeable and non-rechargeable hearing aids. Appearance-wise, both styles

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Sound quality and technology level choices are the same between hearing aid models with disposable versus rechargeable batteries.

Traditional or nonrechargeable hearing aids Traditional hearing aids use disposable hearing aid batteries, called zinc air batteries. These batteries are small and disk-shaped or pill-shaped, and typically last five to 12 days before replacement is needed. Disposable hearing aid batteries are readily available wherever hearing aids are sold, as well as other retail outlets such as drug stores, big box stores, and online or through mail order. They maintain steady power throughout their lifespan, but once depleted, they stop working within 15 minutes. These batteries are to be thrown in regular trash and are not recyclable.

As people who use traditional hearing aids understand, spare batteries must be kept on hand to prevent the inconvenience of a dead battery

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every five to 10 days.

Additionally, the user must be able to physically open the battery door to turn off the hearing aid when it’s not being used, as well as remove the battery and replace it with a new one every five to 10 days. These actions require fairly good finger dexterity and vision. For hearing aid users with vision or finger dexterity problems, battery removal tools and larger hearing aids with larger batteries are an option.

Rechargeable hearing aids Rechargeable hearing aid systems come in two different options: lithium-ion and silver-zinc. Each option has strengths and weaknesses. The problem of a short charge life went away with the advent of these two new styles of rechargeables, with users being able to get at least one full day of use out of either style. Some lithium-ion rechargeables offer up to 30 hours of use with one three-hour charge.

Lithium-ion and silver-zinc hearing aids look alike. Both have charging stations unique to the particular brand and model of hearing aids, and both give the user at least 12 to 30 hours of battery life on one charge of three to eight hours.

The difference between the two types of rechargeable hearing aids is that the lithium-ion batteries are sealed in the body of the hearing aid, meaning when they need replacement in three to four years, one must pay to have them sent to the manufacturer for this procedure. With silver-zinc technology, the rechargeable battery is not sealed into the hearing aid and needs to be replaced annually by the user.

A bonus to the silver-zinc style is that if the user forgets to charge the hearing aids, the battery can be temporarily replaced with a traditional disposable zinc air battery, giving the user immediate use of the hearing aid rather than having to wait for it to be charged. This is a handy feature for those who travel and don’t want to pack a charger with them.

Additionally, several manufacturers allow their hearing aids to be retrofitted with rechargeable silver-zinc rechargeable packs, so if you purchased hearing aids within the past two years, you may be able to have

your hearing aids converted to rechargeable if desired.

Cost-wise, rechargeable hearing aids are slightly more expensive than non-rechargeable devices. However, spread out over the life of the hearing aids and factoring in the purchase of disposable hearing aid batteries, the cost differences may be negligible.

Each manufacturer has different prices for their rechargeable option as well as replacement of the rechargeable battery when needed.

Rechargeable batteries are better for the environment than disposable hearing aid batteries. With silver-zinc rechargeable batteries, you will need to replace them once a year, so during a five-year time frame for two hearing aids, you will need approximately eight batteries. During the same time span, you will need on average 520 disposable batteries. Lithium-ion batteries need to be replaced by the manufacturer every three to four years.

A major advantage to rechargeable hearing aids for most people is ease of use. The hearing aids are placed in a charging dock at night when not in use, and in the morning, they are removed and placed in the ears. There is no need to carry spare batteries with you, and your batteries won’t quit at inconvenient times. For people with numb fingers, hand tremors, vision trouble, or decreased memory, rechargeable hearing aids require fewer steps in the morning and evening.

A major disadvantage to rechargeable hearing aids is the need to remember to bring the hearing aid charger along when traveling. For lithium-ion battery aids, not having the charger along would mean no hearing aid use once the initial charge went dead. For silver-zinc rechargeables, the user can purchase a pack of traditional zinc air batteries and use those until the charger is available again.

Considering the benefits of rechargeable batteries, they are bound to become more popular as time goes on. When given the choice between replacing batteries or simply recharging them, most people would rather just recharge their devices. People prefer simplicity when it comes to the things they use every day, and n

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e All You Can Be” was the US Army’s recruiting slogan for over 20 years from 1980 to 2001. Earl Carter created the slogan in 1980 while working for the Philadelphia-based N.W. Ayer advertising agency as a senior copywriter.

You don’t have to be in the Army to be all you can be. However, you must have a certain daily agenda to help determine your success. Consider the following critical areas for success:

Attitude

Growth

Answer the question, “What is my potential?” Make a commitment to change. Set growth goals. Learn to enjoy the journey. Put yourself in a growth environment. Seek and experience improvements daily.

Priorities

Determine and act upon important priorities daily.

What is required of me?

What gives me the greatest return? What gives me the greatest reward?

First of all, you must have a positive attitude and you must choose and display this attitude daily.

Thinking Dan Jachimiak Eliminate the following: Practice and develop “I can’t,” “if only,” “I don’t good thinking daily. Kinds of thinking have the time,” “maybe,” “I’m afraid,” include big-picture thinking, focused and “I don’t believe.” Say instead: “I thinking, creative thinking, realistic can,” “I will,” “I know,” “absolutely,” thinking, strategic thinking, possibility “I’m confident,” and “I’m sure.” Be passionate. Take charge. Embrace fail- thinking, and reflective thinking. ure. Listen to yourself. Stay positive.

Values Create a list of good values and Health Know and follow healthy guide- empower those values. Make a decision lines daily. Eat right and exercise. to live those values daily. Give others Handle stress effectively by focusing your money. Give others yourself. on the positive, spending time with Value people and know what people family and friends, listening to music, value. Make yourself more valuable and do things that God values. and adjusting expectations.

Faith

Embrace the value of faith. Put God in the picture and associate with people of faith. Explore, live out, and deepen your faith daily.

Relationships

Initiate and invest in solid relationships daily. People are insecure; give them confidence. People want to feel special; sincerely compliment them. People desire a better tomorrow; give them hope. People need to be understood; listen to them.

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needs first. People are emotionally low; encourage them. People need to be associated with success; help them win. Communicate with and care for your family daily.

By focusing daily on the above, especially attitude, health, and relationships, your chances of success in any endeavor will increase 10fold. Keep God in your life, explore and develop the different kinds of thinking, empower your values, and experience growth daily.

Wishing you success!

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Cell phones, digital media, and other children consistently take our attention away. Anyone that has had a toddler knows just how quickly they can get themselves into a situation they are unprepared for. Though laws once required six-foot walls, pool fencing is unfortunately no longer regulated.

Many backyard neighborhood pools have easily scaled fencing or none at all. Children love to climb and are so curious. Alarms on doors and gates leading to water alert parents and caregivers that a child has escaped.

The fastest toddler is always the one you have just told to STOP! Finally, what exactly are high-quality swim lessons? Parents Preventing Childhood Drowning states that high-quality swim lessons should include an emphasis on respect for the water and one-to-one lessons

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Lifestyle - continued from p39 or spiritual practice,” he says.

More information on heartfulness Meditation can be found at heartfulness.org. Those interested in trying this technique can download the HeartsApp from an Android or IOS smartphone and start at their own pace. Interested individuals can also attend weekly Heartfulness Meditation sessions held each Sunday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Hindu Temple of Toledo, located at 4336 King Rd. in Sylvania.

Though the six pillars of lifestyle medicine may be simple, implementing all of them is not necessarily easy. To help his patients make positive decisions and stay on the path to reaching their goals, Dr. Gokula uses a technique called Motivational Interviewing. He explains, “When doctors give patients advice on lifestyle changes they need to make, their message often falls on deaf ears.

With Motivational Interviewing, the goal isn’t to dispense advice, but to help patients reach their own conclusions about their lifestyle choices, encourage them to develop their own goals, and empower them with support and affirmation, even when they experience setbacks.” n

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Victory Center and Baskets of Care to host 5th annual Intimacy and Cancer program May 20 Women who are cancer patients or survivors often have questions about intimacy or intimate health that are challenging for them to discuss.

This program is designed to provide a relaxed and safe environment to ask questions from experts and share with other women experiencing similar concerns. This event is appropriate for those experiencing body image problems, those with post-menopausal symptoms often brought about by cancer treatment, those who live day-to-day with gynecological discomfort, and those experiencing any other issues. The Victory Center and Baskets of Care have partnered to bring this important program to the community so that women would get the guidance they need.

Featured speakers are Dr. Brithany Pawloski, PsyD, a psychologist with over 10 years of clinical experience, including with many cancer patients through the years both through her private practice and through her work with The Victory Center; and Tina Kerr, BSN, RN, breast cancer survivor and advocate on survivor intimacy and sexuality, representing products that specifically address cancer survivor concerns and aid intimacy and comfort.

Intimacy and Cancer will take place on Monday, May 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Victory Center, 5532 W. Central Ave., Suite B., Toledo, OH 43615. Wine and cheese and an assortment of desserts will be served. This program is free to cancer survivors and their guest, but requires preregistration. Spaces are limited. All attendees will receive a free Thirty-One cosmetic bag in a choice of two colorful patterns. Please call 419-531-7600 to register or for any questions. Due to the sensitive subject matter, this program is for women only and no children will be accommodated. You are encouraged to submit questions when registering to preserve your privacy during the event. ❦ n

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is immediate and lasting pain relief and improved neurological function.

In other cases, we have used microstim acupuncture to treat cold conditions such as multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, or infertility. When found, cold meridians can be re-energized using microstim with frequently beneficial results to the underlying condition.

Only a physician experienced in microstim and acupuncture can make the proper determination as to the exact application of the procedure, but

combining the ancient with modern techniques can give the benefits of both worlds.

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Hearing Aids - continued from p44 hearing aids are no exception. Careful consideration of the advantages and disadvantages of both rechargeable and non-rechargeable hearing aids will assist you in making the best choice for your situation.

Please feel free to call the audiologists at Northwest Ohio Hearing Clinic if you would like to discuss your hearing aid options or other hearing issues.

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munity,” states Hamilton. “Our goal is to continue promoting healthy birth outcomes for our moms and see a reduction in infant deaths.

We consider ourselves a liaison for women and babies, bridging that gap in infant mortality by addressing the social determinants of health.”

Moms & Babies First is located at 923 Huron St. in Toledo. Summer hours (May-September) are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Regular hours (September-May) are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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