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15 Years of Saving Lives “I could have never gone to Fayetteville for treatment without Komen’s help. Truly this grant saved my life and without it I would not have been able to see the doctor and get my treatments.”

---Komen Grant Recipient Ozark Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is celebrating 15 years of saving lives! Since 1998, the Ozark Affiliate has supported the mission of breast health by raising awareness and funds to support the PROMISE of saving lives and ending breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.

Fact: ALL women are at risk of getting breast cancer, which is why it is so important for women to get screened. When breast cancer is found early and confined to the breast, the 5 year survival rate is 98%.

Since its inception, the Ozark Affiliate has awarded over $7 million dollars to local organizations and over $2 million to the Komen National’s Research and Awards program. This makes the Ozark Affiliate’s contribution to ending breast cancer forever to over $9 million!

“Without Komen funds, I could not have gone to Highlands Oncology every Friday for a year for treatment.”

---Komen Grant Recipient The Ozark Affiliate serves 8 counties in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley including; Benton, Boone, Carroll, Crawford, Madison, Newton, Sebastian and Washington and 2 counties in Missouri that includes Stone and Taney. We are committed to comprehensive breast health for ALL women in our 10 county service area through local grants, partnerships, education and support.

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“Every woman has a right to access breast cancer screening tools that may save her life. Women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have a right to fight the disease without the fear of bankruptcy.”

---The Breast Cancer Bill of Rights In 2012, the Ozark Affiliate awarded $750,000 to fourteen grantees to support local breast health programs provide education, screening and treatment services to those in greatest need. Grantee programs include; access to screening, treatment, genetic testing, emergency financial assistance, counseling, prescription assistance, gas cards, navigation assistance and many other services to those who are uninsured or underinsured that might not have access to these life saving services otherwise.

“I had just finished radiation and was very weak at the Race for the Cure. I couldn’t do the walk, but the event was very encouraging.

People reached out to me and made me feel special.”

---Komen Grant Recipient Please help support the Ozark Affiliate’s mission of saving lives by signing up for the 15th Anniversary Komen Ozark Race for the Cure which will be held at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall on April 27, 2013.

For more information, visit www.komenozark.org, or call (479) 750PINK or follow our social media! (Facebook-MyKomenOzark, Twitter@komenozark, Instagram- Komenozark and Pinterest- komenozark)

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SUN PRECAUTIONS

by Margaret Christensen, RN (ret), EdD

Summer will be here before you know it. Now is the time to look at the risk factors for all skin cancers. This includes melanoma. The sun without protection can cause skin cancer and skin wrinkling. Here are a few tips to allow you to have fun in the sun and decrease sun damage.

1. Apply sunscreen with a Sun Protection (SPF) of at least 15. This will provide protection from both ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B. Remember that you still need the protection on cloudy days. Reapply every couple of hours especially if you are near water, snow or sand. The reflection of the damaging rays can increase your chance of sunburn.

2. Wear clothes that protect you from the sun such as longsleeves, pants, wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses.

3. Avoid tanning beds as they too can cause skin cancer. It is better to use a sunless self-tanning product.

4. See shade especially during the hours between 1- a.m. and 4 p.m. If your shadow is shorter than you are, look for some shade.

5. Eat a healthy diet that may include vitamin supplements so you still get your vitamin D. 6. Examine your body and if you notice anything changing, growing or bleeding on your skin, see a dermatologist.

Skin cancer is very treatable when identified early.

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Why and no more than two drinks a day for men didn’t you mention you used up all your prescriptions?”

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How to say it: recommendations “I see you’ve run are out vital of your prescriptions.

Would Following these to maintaining a senior’s good you like to refill them now orbut before health.

Asme a caregiver you can help, thereI leave?” are also many organizations that provide outside assistance. Be sure to discuss all of your options for care andtosupport with the senior’s physicians. (“How Say It to Seniors”

by David Solie, M.S., P.A) Chip & Lory Brown

Owners (479) 248-1475-Springdale (479) 268-6897-Bella Vista Short-Term to 24/7 In-home Care Serving Northwest Arkansas Providing Caregivers in Your Home Meal Preparation ~ Housekeeping ~ Bathing Transportation ~ Medication Reminders Facility Sitters Please “I found in NWA Seniors’ Please saysay “I found it in itNWA Seniors’ Out ‘n’ Out About‘n’ About

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Northwest Arkansas Seniors’ Out ‘n’ About is designed to support, encourage and provide resources and services to enhance the lives of Seniors’ throughout Northwest Arkansas. When you visit these businesses, please tell them about Northwest Arkansas Seniors’ Out ‘n’ About.

Please address all corespondance to: call Matthew at (479) 957.7724.

Email: matt@seniorsoutnabout.com Audiologists Bella Vista Hearing Center . . . . . 15

Medical Equipment & Supplies Presidential Conversions . . . . . . . 15

Caregivers FirstLight Home Care . . . . . . . . . . 7 Good Shepherd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Home Care Advantage . . . . . . . . 14 Northwest Home Health . . . . . . . . 9

Mental Fitness Learning RX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Cleaning Services Oxifresh Carpet Cleaning . . . . . . 12

Photographers Freedom Dreamer Photo . . . . . . . 5

Clinical Trials Alzheimer’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Senior Services First Baptist Church of Rogers . . 15 Schmieding Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Special Features Ssuan G Komen Article . . . . . . . . . 2-3 February Q&A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 February Crossword Solution . . . . 9

Nursing Facilities Concordia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Events Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hair Salon Career Academy of Hair Design . 14

Transportation Ozark Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Health & Wellness World Gym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hospice Care Patients Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

www.nwaseniorsoutnabout.com NWA Seniors’ Out ‘n’ About 2011. This Directory, in part or whole, is not to be reproduced or copied without written permission.

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Calendar of Events March

March 5th 10 am -12 pm Schmieding Center Blood Pressure & Equipment Check

March 21st 1 pm - 3 pm Schmieding Center Hearing Tests & Aid Adjustments

March 7th 10 am - 12 pm Schmieding Center Memory Check

March 26th 12 pm - 1pm Schmieding Center Let’s Get Physical: Physical Activity & Nutrition

March 12th 9 am -11 pm Schmieding Center Blood Pressure & Equipment Check

March 27th 9 am - 11 am Schmieding Center VA Questions & Answers March 28th 10 am - 12 am Schmieding Center Blood Pressure & Glucose Screening

March 13th 10 am - 11 am Schmieding Center Fall Risk Assessment March 14th 11 am - 1 pm Schmieding Center Glasses Adjustment

March 27th 9 am - 11 am Schmieding Center VA Questions & Answers

March 19th 1:30 pm - 3 pm Schmieding Center Planning Ahead: Enhance Your Retirement Income with Planning

March 9th 1:30 - 3:30 pm Learning Rx Amazing Brain Day Toys & exercises that build brains, information on brain research, questions answered; for children and adults.

Rogers Public Library

March 20th 9 am - 11 am Schmieding Center Blood Pressure Clinic

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March Crossword Solution

March 9th 9:30 - 10:30 am Learning Rx QuickWitz Coffee Enjoy coffee and pastries while learning ways to keep your mind strong as you age.

LearningRx, 1401 SE Walton Blvd., Ste. 109, Bentonville To register: 479-715-6870 or email, smiltich@learningrx.net www.quickwitz.com

Coming home after a stay in the hospital may require extra care or medical support.

That’s where Northwest Home Health comes in.

Call Northwest Home Health, and let’s talk about how we can help you.

479-751-1601

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Whether you need short- or long-term home health services, our home care teams are here for you and your family.

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Ozark Regional Transit (ORT)

Ozark Regional Transit (ORT) is Northwest Arkansas’ Public Transit agency providing services to Benton County, Carroll County, Madison County and Washington County. ORT provides fixed-route services in the cities of Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale and Fayetteville. In addition to fixed-route services, ORT provides para-transit services. The para-transit service provided by ORT goes beyond what is required by ADA law and allows passengers living outside the fixed route areas to schedule rides if there is space available.

Q: What is ADA Para-transit?

A: ADA Para-transit is individual rides provided as a safetynet for those who have a disability and are functionally unable to access the fixed route bus service. Para-transit services are available within a ¾ mile radius of the established fixed route.

Q: Do I need to apply for ADA eligibility?

A: If you have a disability and live within ¾ mile of a fixed route, you need to submit a competed application within 30 days of scheduling your first ride to continue to use the ADA paratransit services. If you do not have a disability and live outside of the ¾ mile radius, you may schedule rides. However, these non-ADA qualifying rides are subject to space availability.

Q: Where can I go using ORT’s para-transit service?

A: Para-transit trips can be used to access shopping, medical or non-medical appointments, visits to friends or any other venues in the area served.

Q: Where can I get more information?

A: Contact Ozark Regional Transit at 479-756-5901 or visit our website at www.ozark.org Please say “I found it in NWA Seniors’ Out ‘n’ About

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Ozark Regional Transit (ORT) 2423 E Robinson Ave Springdale, AR 72764 Phone: (479) 756-5901 Fax: (479) 756-2901 Serving Springdale and Fayetteville with transit available Monday through Friday.

Visit the website to inquire on a pick up.

www.ozark.org

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