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Bonnie feeding Buttons, nicknamed “Maybelline,” a Scottish Highland and Texas Longhorn cross.
hat happens when two middle-aged women decide to pursue their dream of owning and running a not-for-profit teaching farm? As Bonnie McCann, co-founder of Loaves and Fishes Farms, put it, they simply “manage to find a way to make some stuff grow and help others get excited about what they’re eating and who’s eating it with them.” McCann grew up in the Washington, D.C., suburbs but spent a lot of time with her grandparents on Cape Cod, where she learned to love cooking from her grandmother. “I inherited her enthusiastic—if messy—cooking methods,” McCann said. While growing up, her family always had a garden. “I remember lugging gallon milk jugs full of water back and forth and swearing that I didn’t care if I
ever saw another zucchini squash,” she recalls. Her Loaves and Fishes partner, Jen Briggs, grew up locally and she, too, enjoyed a childhood full of the joys of farming. “We always had gardens or cattle or something—somewhat homesteading,” she said. “My grandparents were avid farmers and gardeners … my memories of my childhood are of great times and lots of family around harvesting, canning, and freezing.” She also benefitted from the knowledge both of her grandmothers shared and their passion for feeding their families using foods they grew and made themselves. “It was nothing for them to do 300 quarts of one thing or another each year for canning … or baking 30 loaves of bread or pies at a time.” Briggs and McCann met at a church event and hit it off immediately,
Bonnie and Jen in the kitchen and classroom. Photo by Margee Kooistra.
realizing they had many common interests, including cooking and agriculture. “We were both doing energy auditing and teaching at Harrisburg Area Community College for workforce development grants, and we were meeting a lot of great people … but we noticed that these nice people did not know basic skills for daily living,” Briggs said. They began to consider how and where they could teach these life skills, along with encouraging an increased environmental awareness and a more sustainable lifestyle. “Having a (teaching) farm seemed like a natural progression,” McCann said. “We thought about what we could do if we had some acreage— what could we grow? How much could we share?” Briggs said. Finding just the right place, though, was a challenge until a farmer friend told them about a
place in York County. Although it wasn’t exactly what they’d had in mind, McCann and Briggs went to the auction just to see what would happen. What happened was the purchase of the farm. “When the auctioneer said ‘sold,’ he was pointing at us,” McCann said. “The two middle-aged women had just ‘bought the farm,’ as they say.” The name Loaves and Fishes Farm comes from the faith that Briggs and McCann share. “The parable of loaves and fishes focuses on bounty and the joys of sharing what you have with others,” McCann said. It seemed to fit perfectly into their plans for the farm. Loaves and Fishes Farms focuses on and works to be as environmentally conscious as possible. “We try not to use harsh chemicals, we try to get as much out of the land in the area as we can, and we try to use sustainable practices,” Briggs said.
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“Bonnie is a certified permaculturalist, and my concentration is to try to do as much as we can with the budget money that we have.” At the farm, McCann and Briggs are currently working with hydroponics and hope to soon begin experimenting with aquaponics. They use soil-based raised beds and have a small orchard, a greenhouse, and “lots of animals,” McCann said. In the permaculture tradition, everybody on the farm has a job. For example, the goats that make Loaves and Fishes their home are responsible for “lawn care and weed whacking,” McCann said. “So we have goats named John Deer, Black and Decker, Troy and Toro, Stihl and Echo, and—fattest of all— Husqvarna, whom we call Husky.” Briggs and McCann turned the four-bay garage that came with the farm into a commercial kitchen and classroom, which is a constant “hub of activity,” Briggs said. “We hold different classes … our goal is to teach life skills that perhaps somebody did not learn in school or that maybe their grandparents did and it was a lost art. We are trying to bring back some of those skills that are essential for living … If you make/bake bread, you learn math, science, and perhaps the art of sharing.” Because they both have full-time jobs in addition to their duties on the farm, life can get pretty hectic at times for McCann and Briggs. “When we are in the planting season, we have to make sure we are weeding and watering and fertilizing properly … and we are also using our hydroponics equipment, which turns over every seven to eight days or every six to eight weeks, depending on which piece of equipment we are using … and that doesn’t have anything to do with running the classes or marketing or anything else that we do,” Briggs said. They are also learning constantly about how to improve their methods and appreciate the knowledge shared by those who have been in the business of farming for generations. McCann, who works with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, said that “for someone
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First-graders on a farm tour learning about animals, plants, bees, composting, and recycling. Picture by Helene Briggs.
Farm visit from Market Square Presbyterian Church of Harrisburg’s Alternative Worship Experience group.
Three little billy goats. Photo by Bonnie McCann.
who loves food and farming like I do, it’s great to be surrounded by people who know all about the different facets of agriculture.” Although the original goal of the farm was to teach life skills, something they are doing successfully, Briggs and McCann also are sometimes surprised by how those who visit the farm are affected by
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spending time there. One example involves the three official farm cats, affectionately named Fred, Wilma, and Pebbles— or the Flintstones—because their home is near a pile of rocks. The cats’ mission was revealed, McCann said, when “we had visits from some teenaged girls who cut themselves. Several times we have found these
girls sitting on a bench in the Flintstones’ kitty condo. Their parents have told us how therapeutic those visits have been.” “Sometimes young people just hang out with the animals, or we’ll set them up with the planting project where they can see the results,” Briggs said. “There’s no peer pressure at the farm other than the animals wanting to have equal amounts of attention, and they learn that they don’t have to hurt themselves and that they are worthy in that they can set their minds to do anything that they want to do.” Running a not-for profit entity is exhausting, labor intensive, and costly—but it’s also given both McCann and Briggs a great deal of satisfaction and reassurance that they did the right thing by pursuing their dream. “Loaves and Fishes Farms has given me some new metrics for measuring success,” McCann said. “When you invite an I’m-only-herebecause-my-parents-dragged-mehere teenager out to collect eggs and then show them how to mix and cut pasta dough, then cook it and eat it … they’ll often say, ‘Well, that wasn’t so hard.’ Those words are music to my ears. Even if they never again make their own noodles from scratch, they’ve become empowered consumers who can make informed choices about how easy or hard it is to produce and prepare their own food.” “There are often times, you know, when it’s raining or snowing … that I wonder why we’re doing this because it would be a lot easier just to write a check somewhere to donate,” Briggs said. “But then I get a lot of personal satisfaction when I walk through the farm and see things growing, and when all the animals are fed, there’s a peacefulness there … I do continue to struggle on how to help people the most … but it is our hope that anybody who comes to the farm leaves with something positive.” • For more information about Loaves and Fishes Farms, email jbriggs@ loavesandfishesfarms.org or call 717.221.1125.
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n an effort to help more Pennsylvania companies effectively compete locally, nationally, and internationally, the Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania (WEDnetPA), conceptualized in 1998 by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, provides skill-building and training to employees. The employees must hold permanent, full-time positions eligible for full-time benefits; they must be residents of Pennsylvania and employed in Pennsylvania; and the employees must earn at
least 150 percent of current federal minimum wage, excluding benefits. “An important goal of the program is to be responsive to the needs of Pennsylvania’s business community through a flexible and easy-to-use system,” Thomas Venditti, statewide director of WEDnetPA, said. Based on the importance of empowering businesses to determine their own training needs, the program is particularly effective as it allows those businesses to choose from a variety of training-delivery options. These options include third-party training providers, WEDnetPA partners, and in-house training.
Venditti said that “training can be conducted on-site, off-site, or online.” The expense of such training is offset by the use of WEDnetPA funds, giving companies the flexibility to provide more training options for their employees than would be otherwise possible. The fiscal responsibility for the administration of the program falls to Penn College, also one of the 27 WEDnetPA partners serving as a contact point for businesses applying for available training funds. The actual day-to-day operations are overseen by an office in Harrisburg. “Since the inception of
WEDnetPA, DCED’s investment has reached more than 18,000 Pennsylvania businesses and trained more than 1.1 million workers,” Venditti said. The target business demographic of WEDnetPA is in the manufacturing and technology fields, where essential skill and advanced technology training is offered. Nearly all employees of any eligible business are able to take advantage of the training as long as the training is categorized as skill-building and has a direct impact on their current job. “Current guidelines are available online, and the WEDnetPA
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partners are ready to assist with the application process and to answer any questions,” Venditti said. Some of the topics covered by the training programs offered by WEDnetPA include basic and advanced math, communication and teamwork, quality assurance, computer operations, machine operations and maintenance, advanced manufacturing technology, and much more. “Regardless of the training topic, companies always select the training provider of their choice,” Venditti said. Companies also choose the training methods that best fit their needs, and training costs are reimbursed after the training is successfully completed and documented. The program boasts thousands of success stories, Venditti stated. According to an annual online survey, 99 percent of companies who use the WEDnetPA services reported positive outcomes as a
result and would recommend the program to other companies. Additionally, 90 percent said that WEDnetPA helped them meet their
“The keystone of the program is WEDnetPA’s commitment to customer service and its ability to be responsive to the specific needs of
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training objectives, and 81 percent realized improved product and/or service quality thanks to the training provided by WEDnetPA.
Pennsylvania’s business community,” Venditti said. The program was designed to be easy to use, thus encouraging
companies to take advantage of the services provided. Important elements of that ideal include the ability for companies to determine their own training needs and to choose how, when, and where they get their training. The entire process from beginning to end is paperless, and companies are “quickly reimbursed for their training after the training is completed and all eligibility criteria and documentation requirements have been satisfied and confirmed,” Venditti said. Applications for the fiscal year 2017-18 are being accepted (as of June 1), with initial funding decisions being made in August. “WEDnetPA will continue accepting applications beyond August, depending upon the availability of funding,” Venditti said. “The application process is simple, but it is also competitive.” Visit the WEDnetPA website at www.wednetpa.com for more information.
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olleges and universities are increasingly catering to people over the traditional college age of 18-21, who are defined as “non-traditional students.” These adult students are those over 24 who are generally working full time and attending school part time. They are often raising children and are balancing life and other commitments. But the term “non-traditional” is inaccurate, said Dr. Carolyn Callaghan, interim dean for professional, continuing, and distance education at Shippensburg University. “Since the majority of students in many college (both physical and virtual) classrooms today fit that description, the lines get so blurred.” Nearly all universities are experiencing enrollment increases in adult students, Callaghan said. The question is how well they’re providing services to them. According to the U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Educational Statistics, in 2011, 85 percent of American students enrolled in post-secondary education were adults. These include individuals who are working while enrolled in college or who didn’t complete a degree. Some are re-entering the college setting or looking for advancement professionally through the next degree or credential. “Sometimes companies or businesses send their employees to higher-education institutions for additional degrees, certification,
or credentials or for non-creditbearing customized training that incorporates the industry’s prescribed objectives and real-world experiences,” said Callaghan. Higher-education institutions have seen a huge increase in “blended education,” which combines online education and face-to-face delivery of courses. “While online education is flexible, our experience in the Office of Professional, Continuing, and Distance Education has been that even more popular than completely online [learning] is the blended format, which offers the most satisfaction for students and faculty.”
For example, a class may meet two weekends over the course of the semester, with the remainder of the course taking place through a technology-enhanced delivery. “Many faculty [members] find that blended models provide great active learning and allow students to form long-lasting bonds, to get to know each other and learn from each other in meaningful ways,” said Callaghan. Online programs benefit students who can’t take time from work to go to school because of family or work obligations—they can go online during evenings or weekends. Moreover, 65 percent of jobs will require postsecondary education of
some form by 2020. According to the Lumina Foundation, employees will need education to advance their careers or if they want to move to another company or career field. For all their popularity, though, online courses “require a great deal of discipline,” Callaghan said. “When students decide the way they want to work and study and what their goals are, that’s self-pacing and self-directed to an extent. The ownership to ‘show up’ is also self-regulated to a great degree.” Technology-enhanced learning done well encourages student participation: Everyone can put his or her voice out there, whereas
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in a regular classroom, shy students may not speak. In an online environment, these students don’t feel everyone’s eyes on them, and the listeners may not know anything about who is speaking except for what they’re saying. “This leads to richer and deeper discussions,� she added. Colleges and universities are also experimenting with programs of different duration. Adults might want to fast-track a degree with accelerated models, such as taking two courses a semester for eight weeks as opposed to one course in 15 weeks. Millennials tend to think about education in an on-demand way: “This is what I need now; I want to learn the practical skills to do this project.� They might take a series of courses for a certificate that might eventually lead to a master’s degree, with additional courses when they are ready for that step. “It is more of a stackable or building-block mindset,� said Callaghan.
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But despite the practical emphasis of many young people, the liberal arts are still very much alive. “There is nothing wrong with programming that is very specific in scope and skill sets,� she added. “However, we continue to hear about the value of the four-year liberal arts degree as the vehicle to have more movement and freedom to enjoy more opportunities for employment growth. A broad scope of knowledge opens more doors of possible future career paths. “
Many colleges and universities are offering more non-credit programs and new forms of non-credit offerings than before. Some students may not know what they want, and sampling is a way to test the relevance of the content for them. Others may not need credit-based courses, and non-credit offerings are a less expensive way to add credentials and skill sets. Also, some institutions may be flexible in how they evaluate which credentials the student has
acquired from the workplace and grant credit for these credentials. Some offer ways of testing out of courses to receive credits. What about financing the new ways of educating? These include tuition reimbursement, promissory notes, scholarships, matching dollars, or helping students find additional funding sources. “The very nature of the highly competitive world of higher education is demanding more creative ways of financing a college degree,� said Callaghan. “Every institution is branding its advantage and value when it comes to pricing.�
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SWEET MEETS SPICY There’s no better way to spice up a party than by using unexpected ingredients in fun, flavorful dishes and drinks. For your next fiesta, celebrate a star of the party with sweet and juicy watermelon. Not only does versatile watermelon lend a unique taste to your menu, it’s also a healthy ingredient that provides natural hydration with 92 percent water content, along with the antioxidant lycopene and the amino acid citrulline. These recipes show how, with a little creative carving, you can use the whole melon, including flesh, juice, and rind, for big value and zero waste. Cactus Carving • M edium-large oval or oblong watermelon (seeded or seedless) • Cutting board • Paring knife • Dry erase marker • Kitchen knife • Scoop • Cactus cookie cutter • Small flower cookie cutters
• Toothpicks • Fire and Ice Salsa (recipe below) Wash watermelon under cool, running water and pat dry. On cutting board, place watermelon on its side and cut off 1/4 inch-1/2 inch from stem end; this will provide a sturdy base. Reserve end piece to make into small cactus. Stand watermelon upright on base. Use dry erase marker to draw simple outline of cactus shape. One-third up from bottom of watermelon, draw straight line around back, being careful not to go through cactus outline; this will create a serving bowl for watermelon salsa. Use kitchen knife to cut around outline, leaving just bowl with cactus attached. Scoop out base to form bowl. From pieces of watermelon that were cut away, use cookie cutters to make cactus pieces and flower pieces to decorate with, and chop remaining watermelon to make watermelon salsa and watermelon margaritas or juice. Attach toothpicks randomly around cactus to make thorns and
decorate with watermelon flowers. Decorate bottom rind scrap with toothpicks to resemble short, round cactus. Fill bowl with Fire and Ice Salsa and serve with tortilla chips. Fire and Ice Salsa Makes: 3 cups • 3 cups seeded and finely chopped watermelon • 1/2 cup finely diced green peppers • 2 tablespoons lime juice • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro • 1 tablespoon finely sliced green onion • 1-2 tablespoons finely diced jalapeno peppers Combine ingredients; mix well and cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. • Find more fiesta-ready recipes at www. watermelon.org. (Family Features)
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Women have made enormous strides over the past 50 years in nearly every arena, from academic credentials to workforce participation. Research by Harvard MBA Linda Rossetti changes the conversation about women’s progress by highlighting a previously unidentified driver—transition. Women & Transition introduces women to a new way of thinking about the events that shape their adult lives—such as job loss, childbirth, or demands related to elder care—and offers a transition toolkit specifically designed for women. This book challenges conventional thinking, defines change and transition, and introduces a framework and an actionable roadmap to help women live the lives Women & Transition— Reinventing Work and Life they imagine. Women & Transition chronicles modern women’s By Linda Rossetti experiences. It offers a “how to” blueprint for women Publisher: St. Martin’s Press LLC in the midst of life’s most challenging circumstances. www.macmillan.com Throughout the book are real—human—stories that constantly inspire and remind us that we are not alone in this journey. The book chronicles Rossetti’s own transition story and the stories of more than 200 women from all walks of life who shared their transition experiences with her.
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Take in this empowering advice for beating the odds, breaking the mold, and charting your own path to achieve true success. Discover your greatness; embrace your differences; live your life by design; dare to do something great. Mary Spio went from being a barefoot girl growing up in Ghana to a deep-space engineer earning major patents with Boeing, and she is now an internet entrepreneur who speaks to audiences around the world about leadership and innovation. Her personal story is a remarkable one, but her message is universal: Anyone can be a game changer. In this inspiring and insightful book, Spio It’s Not Rocket Science: 7 Game-Changing Traits for reveals the habits and traits of people who defy Uncommmon Success convention, overcome limited thinking, and crush the odds to achieve breakthrough success—and By Mary Spio Publisher: Penguin Group shows readers how to chart their own uncommon www.penguin.com path. It’s Not Rocket Science shares the secrets to cultivating curiosity, creativity, compassion, audacity, focus, and tenacity—in order to change the game and change the world.
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hen enrolling my daughter in kindergarten in 2010, our school of choice required her to take a placement test. I didn’t give a thought as to what the test might ask her. Tie her shoes? Sing the alphabet? Point to her nose on cue? Surprised was I when she did not make the cut at our first-choice school. “Expectations have increased for kids,” Elizabeth Clippinger, center director at Sylvan Learning Center, said. “Schools want kindergarteners to have skills already in place before they’re taught in school.” When I attended kindergarten, I remember the emphasis being on non-academic learning. Skills like taking turns, using manners, and sharing were my key takeaways. But Pennsylvania has amped up goals for students in the past 10-15 years. “Kids are expected to identify their letters confidently and also some sight words,” Clippinger said. “By the time they leave
kindergarten, the expectation is that they should be reading.” Across the scale that spans kindergarten through high school, a student should have mastered 1,400 skills before graduation. It’s easy to see how kids sometimes get left behind, even if the intention is that no child should be. No matter how many standardized tests your child takes, there is not one cookie-cutter, magic formula to prepare him for school in the fall. There are, however, a few strategies you can implement based on age, grade level, special needs, and everyday ordinary needs. Learning is personal and individual for each student. Learning assessments determine at what reading level the child is and where the learning gaps are. “A learning assessment shows exactly where a child’s skill gaps are,” Clippinger said. Scoring 85 percent or above in a particular skill means that the student has mastered it. Not only should a student reach the answer accurately, but she should also
display consistent recall within five to 10 minutes. “Then we formulate an individualized learning plan to help them with skills they haven’t yet mastered, to move forward from whatever point that might be,” noted Clippinger. A learning plan will cover all skills with scores below 85 percent. Then the learning plan will progress in complexity from that point. The reading level might be labeled by grade-level equivalency, but age doesn’t always determine skill. “Some students are just further behind,” Clippinger said. “It’s not uncommon to start a fifth-grader at a third-grade reading level. And it’s not uncommon for a kindergartener to not be able to read yet.” Just as important as the skills kids learn is the foundation upon which those skills are built. Strong foundations lead to a strong academic career. Parental involvement throughout the entire academic career is a basal part of that.
Some advice to cultivate a strong, confident learner: • Steer toward an academic video instead of an entertaining show. • Look for academic technology geared for kids. • Figure out what your student enjoys, then look for ways to build learning around that. • Ask questions about those hobbies, and encourage back-and-forth conversation. • Take a family trip to the library. • Expose your child to new things, and show that learning is fun. • Set aside space in the house dedicated to homework and studying. • Help your child become and remain organized. • Encourage him or her to set realistic goals that are both short and long term. Give scenarios for thinking both big-picture and day-to-day.
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• Ask questions such as, “Did I achieve that goal today?” and “What can you do today to affect tomorrow?” • Ask age-appropriate, problemsolving questions to help them explore alternatives and think creatively. “Your pencil is broken. What can we do to get your homework done?” • Work with your child as much as possible.
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• Praise their independence (as long as they are safe about it). • Seek out STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) opportunities in areas such as robotics, engineering, and coding. This is a growing program increasingly offered in different pockets around the country. • Build strong relationships with your child’s teachers, tutors, scout
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SAT and ACT tests. “We see a lot of success with college prep—about 150-200 points better when students go through our program and do practice tests,” Clippinger said.
And preparing adequately for college is not just about the entrance exams. “More reading [skills] are expected of college students,” Clippinger said. “In our advanced reading program, we teach how to increase both reading rate and comprehension.” This is the point in which the definition of “student” expands to include adults. What about kids with special needs? Clippinger sees students with many different disabilities. “These kids do make progress, just at their pace. Their goals may also be a little different,” she said. No matter what the skill level, a student who experiences continuous, solid support from his or her personal sphere will fare better than those left alone. “Even gifted students could benefit from a learning plan to help them seek enrichment,” said Clippinger. “Comprehensive learning is better than piecemeal.”
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dermatochalasis and can either be a medical or cosmetic issue; or the person could have eyebrow ptosis, a drooping eyebrow. Silbert says that eyelid surgery is pretty common. However, prior to surgery, it’s critical to ensure the ptosis is not the result of a medical issue, such as a stroke or cancer, or a neurological disorder, such as myasthenia gravis. During ptosis surgery, the position of one
of the two muscles that elevate the eyelid are adjusted. “It’s important with a ptosis repair to lift the eyelid enough, but not too much that it causes dry eye,” he says. For that reason, people are sedated during the procedure, but not completely under; they will be able to open or shut their eyes. After surgery there will be swelling and bruising, which dissipate in
one to two weeks. Silbert says that some people may have a bit of swelling for up to three months. Results from the surgery generally last about 10 years. Dermatochalasis is corrected by removing the excess skin. This upper eyelid blepharoplasty, or eye lift, may be performed to improve appearance or for functional reasons, such as improving a patient’s peripheral vision. Recovery time and longevity of results are similar to ptosis surgery. To correct eyebrow ptosis, Silbert often performs an endoscopic forehead lift, implanting an endotine forehead device to get the aesthetically appealing lift. The device holds tissue in position while it’s healing. The implant dissolves in six to nine months. After surgery, swelling and bruising in the eyebrow and forehead areas may last up to 10 days. The results will last for years. For bags under the eye, Silbert says a lower lid blepharoplasty may be recommended. He explains that there are two ways to do this surgery. One option is transconjunctival lower lid blepharoplasty. If there is a lot of fat, a laser is used to make an incision on the inside of the eyelid and fat is teased out and removed with a laser. Excess skin is removed by performing fractionated CO2 (carbon dioxide) laser resurfacing. This tightens and improves the quality of the skin. He points out that most patients who have
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usiness commitments, family commitments, social activities, and perhaps a bit time for ourselves all combine for a hectic schedule. Since we can’t add hours to the day, we try to be more efficient, but at the end of the day, busy women too often accomplish everything by sacrificing sleep. At times, cosmetics can conceal the “tired look,” but sometimes it’s more a matter of changes in our skin’s appearance that occur as we age. Some people may develop droopy eyelids or eyebrows or a hollow look under the eye. These can make us look older than we really are. To help correct these issues and look better, people might turn to a surgeon who focuses on the eyes. One area that Dr. David Silbert, founder of Conestoga Eye in Lancaster, specializes in is cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid or eyebrow surgery. “My intention when I do surgery is that it should not be noticeable. There should be improvement in appearance, but you want it to be subtle and look natural,” he says. He explains that ptosis (pronounced “tosis”—the “p” is silent) is a medical term to describe a sagging or prolapse of a body part or organ. There are three reasons why the height of the upper eyelid may droop. A weakened muscle may cause eyelid ptosis; there could be excess skin on the eyelid, which is known in medical circles as
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this procedure will also have resurfacing of the entire face performed. The procedure is carried out in the surgery center under general anesthesia. Down time is one to two weeks with swelling and bruising. Where resurfacing has occurred, there is a bronze appearance to the skin. This improves over five to seven days as the skin reepithelializes. Another option is a skin-only lower lid blepharoplasty. It’s most often done when there is not much fat, but there is excess skin. In this procedure there is a small incision just below the lashes, extending out into the crow’s feet area. Silbert says it is important not to remove too much skin, as this can cause the lower lid to pull down. The scar typically is not noticeable after four to six weeks, but it is more obvious than with the transconjunctival approach. This procedure can be done with the patient awake or can even be done under local anesthesia in the
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Some people may have a bit of swelling for up to three months. Results from the surgery generally last about 10 years.
office, which is less costly. Recovery is easier but still takes one to two weeks. “Some doctors will remove both skin and fat from the surface area,” explains Silbert. “I do not do it this way, as the risk of causing the lower eyelid to pull downward (lower lid retraction) is much higher. Patients who have the procedure done this way will sometimes have sclera showing— the white part— below the iris or can develop a basset hound look.” Results often last for years, but aging continues. He says that keeping out of the sun is helpful.
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Laser resurfacing to re-tighten the skin can be repeated years later, or additional skin can be removed. To remove that hollow look under the eyes, Silbert says laser resurfacing or skin-only blepharoplasty can help. Another course of action to aid in this area is filler injections. This in-office procedure injects hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Juvederm, in the nasojugal groove and other areas to fill out the hollowness. There is no significant recovery time, and results typically last up to a year. He points out that fillers can also be used for the lower face, such as
nasolabial folds (parentheses lines around the mouth or “marionette” lines), cheek lift, and for definition of the lips. “We typically use Juvederm. People often think that Botox can be used in these areas, but it cannot,” he explains. Botox is another option for wrinkles of the forehead and crow’s feet areas. It lasts three to six months, is performed in the office, and has minimal down time. Botox temporarily weakens the muscles that cause wrinkles. Silbert says that often Botox, which he’s been doing for 23 years, gives some elevation of the eyebrow. Additionally, there is a new treatment called Kybella, which dissolves under-the-chin fat, alleviating that double-chin look and providing a more contoured neck. Silbert says this relatively non-invasive treatment can be performed in the office. Typically it takes two to three treatments to remove all the fat. Once it’s removed, it’s gone permanently.
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There’s No Need to Suffer in Silence — Seek Treatment for Pelvic Floor Disorders By KIM KLUGH
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hen it comes to pelvic floor disorders, the symptoms get old fast. For example, some women experience a heavy feeling or severe pressure in the pelvis or a bulging in the vaginal or rectal area, creating the sensation that their insides are falling out. Or when feeling a sneeze coming on, some must brace themselves, deliberately contracting pelvic muscles to avoid a few drops of urinary leakage. Worse yet, they may realize after a sudden cough or hard laugh that they’ve soaked their clothes. As British actress and mother of four Kate Winslet admitted, “I just can’t jump on trampolines anymore. I wet myself.” If these scenarios sound familiar, you are not alone. Admittedly, some circumstances and symptoms are part and parcel of the natural aging process, and adjustments are made for them as the “new normal.” However, pelvic issues need not be categorized as acceptable and untreatable—discomforts you must simply “learn to live with.” Unfortunately, many women needlessly do just that because they are ashamed to discuss their symptoms and believe they are in the minority. Dr. Vanessa Elliott, with Urology of Central PA in Camp Hill, says that because urology remains a predominantly male
medical profession, with only 10-15 percent of urologists being women, female patients tend to be too embarrassed to discuss with male physicians a variety of what they perceive to be stigmatized conditions. Yet, according to a study funded by the National Health Institutes, almost a quarter of women face pelvic floor disorders at some point in their lives, especially as they live into their 80s. So what about the composition
of a woman’s pelvic floor makes it a potential site for some fairly common issues? Elliott describes the pelvic floor as a combination of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues and nerves that create a support structure for the vagina, uterus, bladder, and rectal area. In essence, the pelvic floor muscles are what constitutes the base of your core and consequently help these organs remain in their proper place, where they can carry
out their corresponding functions. When these muscles and ligaments of the vaginal walls weaken or tear, the pelvic floor, or support structure, becomes compromised, and that’s when issues can occur. Elliott says some of the more common pelvic disorders that women may experience include pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence and bladder leakage, overactive bladder, painful intercourse, and bowel dysfunction.
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says, “Physical therapy, along with the avoidance of chronic heavy lifting, is recommended to help reduce symptoms.” Core-strengthening exercises, such as those practiced with Pilates and yoga, can also help promote a more robust pelvic area. A second nonsurgical option is the insertion of a pessary. Elliott explains this is a flexible vaginal support device available in a range of shapes and sizes. Once inserted into the vagina, it helps support or hold the organs in place, thus enabling them to perform as required. A third treatment option is a surgical pelvic-floor reconstruction procedure, in which either the patient’s own tissue or a soft, synthetic mesh material is used in the repair and lifting of the prolapsed or fallen organs. Elliott explains that pelvic floor reconstruction restores the organs to their original position with surgery through either the vagina or the abdomen. The
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She explains that pelvic organ prolapse is the result of damage or a tear in a layer of tissue in the walls of the vagina from which organs— such as the bladder, rectum, or uterus—can then protrude or herniate into the vagina. Symptoms associated with POP may include a vaginal bulge, a sensation of pressure, pelvic pain, frequent urinary tract infections, pain during intercourse, problems emptying the bladder and evacuating stools, and sexual dysfunction. “Risk factors for POP,” says Elliott, “include pregnancy and childbirth, chronic heavy lifting, a hysterectomy, chronic constipation, and genetics.” Pelvic organ prolapse doesn’t just suddenly occur; it progresses gradually over time, and in some cases, if not unduly symptomatic, can be monitored until treatment becomes necessary. Fortunately, there are successful treatments available for POP, and surgery is not the only option. For a minimal prolapse, Elliott
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compartment(s) that need to be repaired and the severity and extent of the prolapse determine the type of surgery required. This is recommended when nonsurgical options have proven ineffective and symptoms have become progressively worse. She says there are multiple repair techniques and that success rates vary, depending on the patient. Another common type of pelvic disorder that Elliott treats is urinary incontinence, both the stress and urge types. Stress incontinence has many possible causes related to the weakened, stretched, or damaged pelvic floor muscles, and identifying the reason for the leakage helps determine the most effective and least invasive treatment. “Kegel exercises, along with physical therapy, can help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and are recommended for reducing the symptoms of stress incontinence issues,” says Elliott. “There is no medication that can be prescribed for stress incontinence.” If this more conservative approach does not prove successful, surgical options exist. “Urethral sling surgery is an alternative,” says Elliott, “and involves the placement of a sling around the urethra to help lift it back into its normal position.” The sling, which Elliott says can be composed of either surgical mesh or the patient’s own harvested tissues, acts as a hammock and helps restore the urethra to its normal position. This highly successful procedure allows pressure to be exerted on the urethra, thus enabling the retention of urine. “Bulking agents,” she says, “can also be injected into the urethra to help with support.” These injections bulk up the muscle valve that keeps the bladder closed and can be administered under local anesthesia. Urge urinary incontinence, or overactive bladder, is different from stress incontinence, and although it affects both men and women, it is a more common issue for women. Its symptoms—including
urinary leakage, frequency, and urgency—can contribute to an overall decreased quality of life. Elliott says that medication can be prescribed for the treatment of OAB along with physical therapy, but additional options also exist for this condition. More advanced alternatives include InterStim, an implant device that acts as a pacemaker for the bladder; Elliott says it delivers a 7580 percent success rate. Injections of Botox to the bladder, which help relax the bladder muscle, can successfully reduce the spasms that trigger OAB symptoms. Another treatment option for OAB is percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation, a nonsurgical form of electro-acupuncture that supplies electrical stimulation to the nerves responsible for bladder and pelvic floor function. Over a series of treatments, bladder activity can gradually be changed, and studies report that 60-80 percent of patients improve with PTNS. If you experience symptoms related to a pelvic floor disorder, there is no need to feel isolated and helpless, nor should you convince yourself to learn to live with symptoms that are both disruptive and embarrassing in your personal and daily life. Above all, Elliott says, “Don’t suffer in silence. Whether your pain is dull and spread out or sharp and felt in a specific spot, whether it’s constant or comes and goes, [or] if your family doctor says what you describe is normal with childbirth and age and takes a dismissive attitude—don’t settle for that.” Given the array of available options, she says, “If you feel you are not experiencing significant improvements, don’t give up.”
Dr. Vanessa Elliott of Urology of Central PA in Camp Hill.
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