Northwest Arkansas Seniors' Out 'n About

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About the front Cover: Marsha, owner of Freedom Dreamer Photography, provided the cover.

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Dr. J.B. Hays is a retired AirForce Officer and local dentist. He enjoys collecting classic cars and spending time with his wife June.

Food Receipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Index Beaurty Mary Kay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Rodan+Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Career Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Health Dr. Jean Gibson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,9 Home Improvements Direct Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Calander Calander of events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Hospice Willard Warker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,13

Care Givers Good Shepherd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 First Light Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Northwest Home Health . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hospitals Northwest Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cleaning OxiFresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Insurance Humana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Entertainment Lokomotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Transportation Ozark Regional Transit . . . . . . . . . . . 4,5

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Opinion by: Ozark Regional Transit

As I look out my office window, trying to find inspiration for this article, I see one of our larger buses leaving the hub and one of our para- transit vans pulling in.

Our larger buses are the most visible and typically run fixed routes in Washington and Benton Counties. Our para-transit mini-vans are also wheelchair accessible, like their big brothers, but are used in an “On-Demand” and typically one-passenger, role. They aren’t as easily noticed amongst other cars of similar size and their routes vary to include both city and rural county municipalities (Benton, Carroll, Madison and Washington).

Like almost all residents of Northwest Arkansas, I’ve seen our public transit system on the roads and at their bus stops, but I had never used it, nor had I realized the outreaching affect that the system has on so many of us.

I am Jeff Hatley, the new Mobility Manager/Public Information Officer for Ozark Regional Transit (ORT). I have lived in Arkansas all my life and in Northwest Arkansas for the past ten years. And like many of my peers, I’ve not thought a lot about an alternate means of getting from place to place.

Cars and trucks are a way of life in Arkansas; even an identity of sorts. Public transportation was always something they had in the “big city” and didn’t really apply to my life. Oh, I have occasionally used the Southwest Express from Bryant, Arkansas into Little Rock--I was a college student and my old Mustang was sometimes less than roadworthy--but I never considered it a primary means.

I began to learn the transit system and its routes, my first few weeks at ORT. I met some wonderful people on the bus: people on their way home from shopping, or work, or on their way to it. There were people greeting our driver-with whom they had developed a friendship—and exclaiming that they were almost complete with finals, “. . .only one exam left, this Thursday!”, as the driver strapped their motorized wheelchair into place.

There were plenty of passengers that I didn’t meet; often times observed on their smartphone or laptop, using the bus’ WiFi, or just talking quietly with their child, or with another passenger that they had come to know. I met people going to interviews, people going to doctor and dentist appointments and to their prescribed dialysis sessions. These people greeted me because I was a new face in their little mobile community. And when they learned that I was a new member of the system, almost all had an opinion of the general goings-on or recent changes implemented. Some had opinions of, and comments regarding both. All welcomed me onboard their bus system. (Written By Jeff Hatley Mobility Manager) 4

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Jeff Hatley -- Mobility Manager 2423 E. Robinson Ave Phone : (479) 756-5901 Springdale, AR 72764 www.ozark.org

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Q: My grandmother is terminally ill and bedridden. What does Hospice cover?loved Will we home care providers also?

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the risk of another heart attack?

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It is verypatient important to make and nursing keep follow-up doctors’ appointments is staying, including homes, assisted living facilities and and test;hospitals). take medications directed and eattoathe healthy diet.home In addition It involvesasintermittent visits patient’s by the to theseHospice and other things, The US National Library of Medicine suggests team which usually includes a nurse to oversee pain manageto prevent another attack, a senior needs to adobathing the following: ment (under heart the Hospice doctor’s supervision), assistant, a

chaplain if requested, a social worker, etc. Hospice is covered by Medi-

Medicaid and most The goalunder of hospice care is • Keepcare, blood pressure, bloodhealth sugar,insurance. and cholesterol control to help the seriously ill patient live the best quality of life possible, for • Don’t smoke as long as life lasts, whether that is weeks, months, or years.

However, • Eat a heart-healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and care low Hospice in animal fatis usually not more than a few hours per week. Many families need theexercise, assistance in-home caregivers to help with 5 personal • Regular, moderate atofleast 30 minutes a day, at least days a care such as daily bathing, dressing, feeding, transferring, companionweek, consult with your doctor regarding the right exercise plan for ship, medication reminders, cooking, errands and light housework. It is you.important to note that Medicare and health insurance does not cover • Get in-home checkedcaregivers; and treated for depression however, Medicaid and the Veterans Administration • Limitmay alcohol intake no more than one drink a day usually for women, provide someto benefits.

Long-term care insurance coversand no more than two drinks a day for men home-care agency in Northwest in-home caregivers.

A licensed, bonded ranges from $13-$22 an hour.

• Stay Arkansas at a healthy weight

*Good Shepherd In-Home Seniorare Care has caregivers Following these recommendations vital toquality maintaining a senior’s good health.

As a caregiver you can help, but there are also many throughout NWA at affordable rates. Call 479-248-1475organizations for more that provide outside assistance. Be sure to discuss all of your options for information. care and support with the senior’s physicians.

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July 4th Happy Independence Day!!!

To register, please call 479751-3043, ext. 4.

Bella Vista Schmieding Center Memory Screening Thursday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Health Resource Center Provided by Schmieding CARES. Come-and-go.

July 18th Hearing Tests & Hearing Aid Adjustments Thursday, 1 – 3 p.m.

Schmieding Center - Bella Vista; Health Resource Center Provided by Better Hearing & Balance Connection Come-and-go

July 12th Gary Allan speical guest Backroad Anthem Friday, 7:30PM AMP at the Fairgrounds

July 24th 7:30 PM Summerland Tour 2013 - Alternative Guitars Starring Everclear, Live, Filter, Sponge AMP at the Fairgrounds

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8:00 PM 15th Annual KUAF Summer Jazz Concert Series: Bob Dorough Starr Theater

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July 17th AARP Driver Safety Program Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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By Dr. Jean Gibson: Arthritis Pain Remedies That Work How many of you have gone to the doctor for back, hip, neck pain or other joint pain only to be told that you have degenerative joint disease or arthritis, after which, you were given a prescription and sent home? And then you ask yourself, “Is that all I can do?

If you are suffering from arthritis, you should know that arthritis doesn’t have to mean an end to an active lifestyle. Arthritis means “inflammation of joints.” Symptoms can include joint pain, swelling and stiffness and depending on the location it can lead to loss of function in hands, knees, feet, hips and spine. Arthritis is the #1 cause of disability in the United States. Forty-four million people see a doctor each year for arthritis. One million are hospitalized and we spend $130 billion each year on drugs. Drugs are not a cure and can make arthritis worse, raising your chances of a heart attack or stroke, as well as stomach and intestinal bleeding. In fact NSAIDs, which are commonly used to treat symptoms of arthritis, inhibit a certain enzyme which can lead to more disc degeneration and inflammation. Why would you want to take a drug if it increases your chance of dying? So, are there any natural treatments that can help arthritis?

Absolutely Yes! There are a number of treatments that can help decrease your pain/inflammation and encourage healing without the harmful effects of drugs. Chiropractic, Low Level Laser Therapy (Cold Laser), Acupuncture, Far Infrared Sauna, Nutritional Therapy, and Exercise are examples of treatments that can do just that!

A Chiropractic adjustment can help your joints move better, decreasing joint stiffness and pain naturally. Adjustments also reduce nerve irritability and improve joint function. Spinal misalignments or vertebral subluxations cause the discs to wear down more quickly. We help correct those misalignments with gentle, specific adjustments. At The Gibson Center we offer a high speed instrument to get your joints moving and it feels great. Motion is life. Chiropractic restores motion and promotes an active lifestyle. An added benefit of a Chiropractic adjustment is that it takes Stress off your Nervous System and don’t we all need that?

Low Level Laser Therapy (Cold laser therapy) can help accelerate the healing process. A cold laser is a hand-held device that is placed over an area for several minutes. During this time, the photons of light pass through the skin up to an inch and a half, where the energy is absorbed by the cell. At that point, the cell’s metabolism increases, bringing oxygen into the area, repairing damaged tissue, generating new tissue growth, reducing pain, inflammation and swelling. It helps repair and heal. We have seen great results using cold laser therapy for patients who suffer from arthritis.

Acupuncture is another alternative treatment to drugs. Acupuncture can decrease pain by increasing the release of endorphins - your body’s “feel good” chemical. Acupuncture increases the flow of blood into the targeted tissue, flushing out inflammation and helps balance the flow of energy which promotes healing.

A Far Infrared Sauna utilizes the invisible light spectrum that is essential to plants, animals and humans. Infrared heat is a form of energy that penetrates the body by warming muscles and tissue directly without heating the surrounding air. It stimulates the healing processes in the body by dilating blood vessels and capillaries, bringing oxygenated blood to muscles and joints. An Infrared sauna also reduces muscle spasms and promotes healing of injured and sore muscles.

Nutritional therapy, including Vitamin C and E, Boswellia, Glucosamine and Chondroitin, Bromelain, Tumeric, and Omega 3 fatty acids, can help decrease swelling and inflammation and promote healing. We also recommend that you eliminate sugar, processed foods, grains, artificial sweeteners, and pesticide-treated foods as these all increase inflammation in your body and will make your arthritis pain worse. Stay well hydrated. Water helps dilute inflammatory chemicals. Eat more fruits and vegetables as they have anti-inflammatory properties. And, lose excess weight as that puts more stress on your joints

Which brings us to Exercise? Do the dreaded “EXERCISE”. Specifically, strength and flexibility exercises. Just being stronger can help you overcome pain.

So, if you are suffering from arthritis pain, give these therapies a try and know that you don’t have to live with Pain the rest of your life! (See her AD on Page 5)

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Marjorie M. Renfrow, M.D. Geriatric Medicine

Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville is proud to welcome Dr. Marjorie Renfrow to the Bella Vista community. Board certified in both family and geriatric medicine, Dr. Renfrow has dedicated her life to caring for patients in their senior years. She takes a comprehensive approach in dealing with the complex issues that accompany the aging process.

Dr. Renfrow believes it’s essential to establish a trusting partnership with her patients and is available to them by phone on a regular basis. This deeply caring and experienced physician is now accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, call 479-876-6566.

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Should I See a Doctor About My Back Pain?

As a spine surgeon, I am often stopped socially by friends and family and asked if the back pain they, or often “a friend”, are having needs to be evaluated by a physician. I find myself in similar straits in the office with patients referred to me to fix their back pain. These friends, family, and patients are alarmed with both the intensity of their pain, and its persistence. Often they wonder if there is a more nefarious cause of their pain, such as a pinched nerve, herniated disk, or ,God forbid, cancer. None of them would say the pain they are having is normal, and all of them want something done about it.

Is it unusual to have back pain? First, some statistics. Approximately ninety-percent of polled Americans will describe episodic back pain. This pain is severe enough that most have considered missing work or have called in sick to work. I tell my patients you are abnormal if you have never had any back pain.

Back pain often radiates to the buttocks or even the posterior thighs. The spine is subject to the lever arm of the more anterior abdominal contents, and therefore sees approximately three pounds of force for every pound of actual body weight in normal ambulation. Additionally, if you take two groups of people, one set that has frequent back pain and one set that does not, one of the more striking differences on physiologic testing in these two groups is the group who do not have back pain has stronger core muscles. Therefore, obese and de-conditioned patients are more likely to have back pain than fit patients with good core strength.

So what findings are worrisome and should be cause for medical assessment? From a surgical standpoint there exist several symptoms that are worrisome for a more serious, possibly surgical, condition. These include radiating pain that descends below the knee, often called sciatica, weakness of the legs, bowel or bladder symptoms, particularly loss of bowel continence or inability to urinate, inability to walk for even short distances without burning pain in the legs, often called claudication, or pain that is unrelieved within six weeks of onset.

These symptoms should be evaluated by a physician. Even if a disk herniation is the cause of the pain, ninety-percent of disk herniations which result in neurologic dysfunction and pain will resolve with six weeks of conservative measures, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy, and gradual return to activity.

So what can I do about my back pain? Fortunately, the best treatments for back pain are non-surgical, but do require dedication on the part of the patient to make a difference in the pain. First of all, lose weight! Improve your core muscle strength. I frequently recommend daily pilates or yoga as an effective and safe means of strengthening the core muscles: the rectus abdominus, obliques, transversus abdominus, psoas, and erector spinae muscle groups. Lift properly and engage your muscles from the core out. If you do not have a contraindication for use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, short-term use can be effective for pain. Avoid opiate-containing pain medications, as they can be addictive and tolerance over time decreases their effectiveness. This is not a quick path to a pain free back, but it is the only one proven effective.

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Is Alzheimer dementia a terminal condition?

That question is really affecting “Sue Ellen”. Sue Ellen is 70, had raised her family, all were doing well but now her mom has dementia. Sue Ellen hates that word. Her Mom, the personality of her Mom, had disappeared before her very eyes. In a gradual slide, her Mom had lost her vibrancy, her intellectual curiosity, and much of her memory. Conversations had become so one-sided that you couldn’t really call them conversations.

Now, her Mom is having trouble with swallowing. She has gotten to the point that she is eating very little. The swallowing study showed that she “aspirated”, food just went down the wrong pipe, right into her lungs.

Sue Ellen doesn’t want her Mom to starve to death, but she knows her Mom would never want to be fed through a tube. Sue Ellen knows her Mom isn’t hungry. If the part of the brain that tells you, you are hungry is gone, is that really starvation?

Sue Ellen is thinking about hospice for her Mom. The hospice people would come to the home regularly. She could call a nurse with questions 24/7. The hospice people deal with this kind of problem all the time. Sue Ellen thinks the right way to go would be to just focus on comfort for her Mom. It would sure be good to hear from a chaplain and a social worker about what is the right thing to do. Sue Ellen has heard the hospice people are easy to talk to, they listen. And, Sue Ellen knows she is really tired. She loves her Mom, but 24 hour a day care giving has just about exhausted her. She knows she needs help.

Is Alzheimer Disease a terminal condition?

People in hospice will tell you it is. Hospice can help people in Sue Ellen’s position work through these difficult issues.

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A Healthier You

Shape Up, Get Fit and Have Fun This Summer (Family Features) In a perfect world, everyone would eat healthfully, exercise regularly and find time for a little bit of fun every day. The reality is, busy schedules, family time and social activities make it challenging to stay on track. Here are a few easy ways to add more health and balance to your daily routine.

Eat Well.

Nutrition on the go: The best way to stay on track is to be prepared. Start each day by packing a small cooler or insulated bag with a healthy lunch and nutritious snacks. Fresh fruit, veggie sticks and sandwiches made with a natural, whole grain bread, such as Roman Meal, are great options.

For more recipes and healthy living tips, visit www.romanmeal.com.

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avocado, very ripe, peeled tablespoon fresh lemon juice teaspoon salt slices Roman Meal bread tablespoons red wine vinegar lettuce leaves slices tomato slices cucumber slices sweet bell pepper

Combine avocado, lemon juice and salt in small bowl. Spread mixture evenly over 2 slices of bread.

Place tomatoes, cucumber and peppers on covered surface. Drizzle with vinegar.

Layer lettuce, tomato, cucumbers and peppers evenly between slices of bread, creating 2 sandwiches.

Nutrition: Calories: 210; Total Fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 360mg; Total Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Protein: 7g; Whole Grains: 21g.

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