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My hearing aids don’t define me — I do.

I didn’t realize that my hearing loss was affecting me until it began affecting him.

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What’s New in Alzheimer’s Research KEEP CHALLENGING YOUR MIND

By Jamie Lober, Staff Writer The Alzheimer’s Association is front and center when it comes to new discoveries related to Alzheimer’s disease. The majority of the association’s funding goes toward research and there are always new clinical trials starting.

“Every year the Alzheimer’s Association hosts an international conference to which researchers and scientists from all over the globe are invited,” said Lisa McKinney, communications coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter. “They present their findings, collaborate and share in efforts to move the mission forward to promote some kind of drug or treatment to prevent or slow down Alzheimer’s.”

One of the latest revelations is that reproductive history might impact dementia risk. “In a trial of 15,000 women, it was found that women with three or more pregnancies had a 12-percent lower

risk of developing dementia,” McKinney said. “But every miscarriage you have increases your risk.”

When a woman starts her menstrual cycle also has an effect. “If you did not have your first period until you were 16 or older, you have a 30-percent greater chance of dementia than if you started at 13 or younger,” McKinney said.

A healthy lifestyle is a big focus for Alzheimer’s research. “We encourage diet and exercise,” McKinney said. “All the things that are good for your heart are good for your brain. Stay active and quit smoking if you are a smoker. Exercise to get your blood flowing and heart rate up. Fuel up by eating a balanced diet. It is never too late to incorporate healthy habits.”

Doing mental activities is also helpful. “There are 10 ways to love your brain, including hitting the books,” McKinney said. “Take a class at a community college. Learn a second language. Read.

Do crossword puzzles. Continue to keep learning and challenging your mind.”

Clinical trials such as those conducted by the Sanders Brown Center on Aging in Lexington are showing promise. People who are interested in participating are encouraged to check them out through a service called Trial Match. You can sign up to obtain more information or to be notified if there is a trial in your area that is a match for you.

“It can be as invasive as a spinal tap, having blood work or [taking] drugs that are going through trials or something as simple as a computer game where you sit down and take a memory test,” McKinney said.

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The Alzheimer’s Association offers many opportunities to make a financial contribution to help fund research. “One of our signature events is on June 21, the longest day of the year and the summer solstice,” McKinney said. “The day with the most light is the day we fight.” People are encouraged to put on an event or do something they love in memory of someone with the disease or to recognize someone living with it. The Alzheimer’s Association will gladly provide materials to make it possible. Visit www.alz.org or call 1-800-272-3900.

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Hearing Loss Questionnaire Do you have difficulty hearing family or friends when you’re at a restaurant? o Yes o No

Do you feel you attend events less often because of a hearing issue? o Yes o No

Do you feel embarrassed when meeting new people because of a hearing issue? o Yes o No

Do you have difficulty hearing family or friends when visiting with them? o Yes o No

Do you have difficulty hearing someone when they speak to you in a whisper? o Yes o No

Do you have difficulty listening to the television or radio? o Yes o No

Do you feel frustrated when talking to family members because of a hearing issue? o Yes o No

Do you feel your hearing negatively impacts your personal or social life? o Yes o No

Do you feel handicapped by a hearing problem? o Yes o No

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lease take a moment to answer the questions above. If you answered “Yes” to three or more of them, a hearing evaluation is highly recommended.

Did you know: • Approximately 48 million Americans report some degree of hearing loss.

• Hearing loss is the second most prevalent health issue globally.

• Hearing loss is associated with cognitive decline, dementia, depression, hospitalization and heart disease, among other conditions.

• One in 14 Gen Xers already has hearing loss.

• One in six baby boomers has a hearing problem.

• Three in 10 people over the age of 60 have hearing loss.

• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) affects 20 percent of Americans. Hearing loss occurs in approximately 90 percent of those cases.

Hearing loss can happen to anyone. It does not discriminate because of age, gender, demographic background or ethnicity. In addition to the noticeable signs of hearing loss, including asking for repetition or saying “What?” there are some warning signs that are not as obvious.

One of the most challenging aspects of hearing loss is the gradual progression in which it appears for some patients. Research shows it takes more than seven years from the time a patient notices they have hearing loss until they decide to seek treatment. Because of this gradual nature, hearing loss is able to stay hidden for a longer time compared to other health issues.

There are several warning signs for hearing loss. They have been divided into social, emotional and medical signs. These categories are not limited to the examples listed below.

Social Signs • Watching the television at an elevated volume • Difficulty hearing in noisy environments • Answering questions or responding inappropriately • Thinking the speaker’s voice is muffled • Trouble hearing women and children • Reading lips and watching facial cues during conversation Emotional Signs • Feeling tired or exhausted from straining to hear conversations • Being annoyed at others because you did not hear them well • Nervousness about trying to hear or understand • Feeling embarrassed when meeting new people • Withdrawing from social events because it’s easier than not hearing well Medical Signs • Family history of hearing loss • Exposure to loud sounds recreationally or occupationally • Cognitive decline • High blood pressure • High cholesterol • Diabetes • Strong antibiotics • Chemotherapy agents These signs are so important because if left untreated, hearing loss can have numerous negative consequences, the most important being potential health impacts. These include, but are not limited to, headaches, muscle tension and increased stress and blood-pressure levels.

Additionally, negative emotions often plague adults with hearing loss.

These include feeling inadequate, awkward, embarrassed, different or abnormal. The desire to hide hearing aids often arises from feelings of shame.

Hearing aids are a visible reminder that someone is “different.” However, the stress of living with hearing loss can lead to distrust, sadness, depression, anger, isolation, poor self-image and feeling inadequate or incompetent.

Too often guilt can be thrown into the emotional mix of hearing loss.

Many individuals take on the responsibility of their hearing loss and blame themselves for the misunderstandings hearing loss causes, even becoming over-apologetic when asking others to repeat themselves.

While individuals may know they have hearing loss and are aware of the negative impacts hearing loss can have on their lives, many are unwilling to pursue hearing aids because they might make them look “old.” Here is something to consider: Hearing loss is more noticeable, when left untreated, than hearing aids.

If you or someone you know has hearing loss and you are ready to take the next step, contact a Doctor of Audiology. An audiologist will take the time to complete a full diagnostic evaluation and make appropriate recommendations for such treatment. It’s never too soon to hear the world around you better.

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By Jamie Lober, Staff Writer When it comes to common health issues, pneumonia and the flu are at the top of the list for seniors.

“The flu is associated with more hospitalizations, co-infections and additional complications in the population over [age] 65,” said Lindsey Todd, team leader nurse specialist for clinical services at the LexingtonFayette County Health Department.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local healthcare providers have recognized seniors are vulnerable to the flu and are responding. “They now target seniors with a vaccine that is a high dose or has an adjuvant in it,” Todd said. “The adjuvant vaccine means they put an additive in it that makes your immune system respond better.”

The regular flu shot is available as well. “It’s better for seniors to get vaccinated with any influenza vaccine than not get it at all, but we recommend they get the one designed for people over age 65,” Todd said.

Vaccines are more effective now compared to the past. “The highdose vaccine has four times the antigen in it,” Todd said.

The most common question people ask about the shot is if it will make them sick. There may be side effects and that is normal.

“There are so many myths about it,” Todd said. “The most common side effects have to do with immune response, like fever, general malaise or not feeling good. They are reported more with the high-dose vaccine.

The immune response is what you want to happen because it is helping you build immunity against the flu.”

Overall, the shot is effective. If

you have a fever and flu-like symptoms, be sure to seek medical attention and get tested for the flu so you can take care of yourself.

“Stay home and stay hydrated,” Todd said. “Know the warning signs, like if you have shortness of breath, persistent high fevers despite taking over-the-counter fever reducers and severe headache. Try to catch those complications early on because they are associated with other co-infections like pneumonia. If you were to develop influenza as an older person, you are more at risk of developing pneumonia, so anything you can do to vaccinate yourself against it would be helpful.”

It is not too late to get the flu shot if you haven’t already. Usually the winter months are identified as the flu season, but it can peak as late as May. Other forms of flu and pneumonia prevention come down to lifestyle.

“Any type of immune system support like eating healthy fruits, vegetables, lean meats and grains, washing your hands and wearing masks can help,” said Todd.

The Centers for Disease Control recommends pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for children under 2 years of age, seniors and people with certain medical conditions. They also suggested pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine for seniors, those with certain medical conditions and those who smoke cigarettes.

When you get the vaccines, you are improving the community’s wellbeing, too. “My big thing is that you are not just getting it for yourself, you are getting it for other people too,” said Todd. “The more people that are vaccinated, the better off everybody is.”

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Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center reported in November 2018 they have developed a vaccine that could arm the body to attack Alzheimer’s plaques and tangles before they even start affecting the brain. This new vaccine is injected superficially into the skin, as opposed to previous vaccines that were injected into muscles and caused brain swelling. The researchers hope to begin human tests soon. Their research was published in the journal BMC.

Traditionally, age 65 years was viewed as the passage from middle age to the twilight years.

Academics from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Vienna argue old age should be measured not by age but by how long people have left to live. In the 1950s, a 65-year-old in Britain could expect to live another 15 years. But today, baby boomers are expected to live far longer after retirement. A recent estimate by the Office for National Statistics suggests the average retiree is expected to live another 24 years – about 50 percent longer than their parents’ generation. Other researchers concur old age should be defined as having 15 years or fewer left to live, which for baby boomers mean they are middle aged until their 74th birthday. “What we think of as old has changed over time, and it will need to continue changing in the future as people live longer, healthier lives,” said Sergei Scherbov, World Population Program Director at IIASA. “Two hundred years ago, a 60-year-old would be a very old person. Someone who is 60 years old today, I would argue, is middle aged.”

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That is why Lexington native Susan Neville, owner of Silver Lexington Senior Living Placement Service, started her business three years ago. Central Kentucky families needed someone like Susan – a knowledgeable, local, community-minded professional who can help families and seniors navigate and understand the options available to them and the process needed to make Mrs. Pass was their very best decisions. pleasantly That is exactly what Susan did when assisting surprised to find the Ann Pass family.

“Everyone’s situations Lily comfortably is different and there isn’t situated in the a textbook answer as to how moving a family front lobby of member to a senior livher new home. ing community actually works,” said Susan.

Kevin Pass had reached out to Silver Lexington for guidance when looking for a new home for his mother.

Because of his mother’s dementia and the disease’s progression, the family decided to look at options in a senior living community that would fit Ann’s current needs and those that might be expected in the future.

“When I initially meet with families, I use that time to discuss specific needs the client is looking for,” Susan said. “We discuss their concerns, their interests and their likes and

dislikes, just to name a few. It was during this time with the Pass family that I learned about Mrs. Pass’s passion for art and discovered she was one of the artists who painted one of the horses during Horse Mania in 2010.”

Ann Pass owned an art studio in downtown Lexington for many years, and this is where she brought “Lily Monet” to life. Claude Monet was her favorite artist and studying his work led to her own Impressionist style of art. Ann visited Monet’s home in Giverny, France, and fell in love with the beautiful water lilies he had in a pond on his property. When she was asked to paint one of the horses, she decided to use the inspiration from her trip as an homage to her favorite painter.

Once Horse Mania ended, the horses were auctioned off, raising over $750,000 for the Lexington Arts Council. The horses traveled to various places around the United States. A gentleman from Ohio purchased Lily Monet, who was “pastured” at his farm in Cincinnati for the past 18 years. Ann thought she might never see her work again. Lily Monet was a special project for Ann. She left her mark on the underside of the horse by painting the names of her grandchildren there.

After touring a couple of senior living communities with Susan, the Pass family decided Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm would

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be the best fit for their mother and her needs. While on the tour at Legacy Reserve, Kevin asked the staff if they would be able to find a place for his mother and Lily, too, if he tracked the artwork down. The team at Legacy enthusiastically responded they would absolutely love it. Kevin found the owner and made arrangements to bring the horse to Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm.

“Mrs. Pass was pleasantly surprised when she stepped off the elevator to find Lily comfortably situated in the front lobby of her new home,” said Jacqueline Kennedy with Legacy Reserve.

Taking the time to work with clients to not only find them a place to live but the right place to live is what Susan Neville and Silver Lexington are all about. “Lexington is so fortunate to have a number of excellent senior living communities and I do my very best to make sure my clients find a new home in the one that is just right for them,” said Susan.

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If you or a family member are considering a move to a senior living community, feel free to contact Susan Neville at Silver Lexington Senior Living Placement Service to discuss your options at 859-351-5890.

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Six Ways to Keep Your Memory Sharp

By Jean Jeffers, Staff Writer “Now where, oh, where, did I put my keys? I can’t find them.”

Everyone has memory slips from time to time, and as we get older, we may have more of them.

You may have forgotten that doctor’s appointment you didn’t write down. You may frequently have difficulty finding your glasses, your keys or your purse. You may go to the kitchen for something and when you get there, you can’t recall what you came for.

We laugh off these pesky missteps. We call them senior moments or intellectual pauses.

These kinds of memory lapses are not serious. They’re annoying, yes, but less than life threatening.

When you cannot recall your address or your son’s name or even that you have a son, these indicate serious memory difficulties. In such cases, it’s wise to go to your doctor for treatment.

According to Harvard Health, most of the fleeting memory problems experienced with age reflect normal changes in the structure and function of the brain. These changes can slow certain cognitive processes, making it harder to learn new things quickly or screen out distractions that can interfere with memory and learning.

You don’t have to resign yourself to frequent memory lapses.

There are simple steps you can take to keep your mind sharp and protect your brain function. Here are six ways to do so: 1. Exercise.

A 30-minute walk, a brisk bike ride, lifting weights – any of these and more are some of the best things you can do for your body to keep your mind sharp and alert.

“Physical exercise has the best evidence for preserving memory and mental function with aging,” said R. Scott Turner, M.D., Ph.D., a leader in memory research.

Exercise, he says, can help prevent things that lead to memory loss, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and stroke. Some studies suggest exercise leads to the release of a protein called BDNF that promotes healthy nerve cells in the brain. That alone could give your memory a boost.

2. Eat a Healthy diet.

Although any diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables is good for the brain, some diets are better than

others, and the Mediterranean diet is one of the best, says Argye Hillis, M.D., professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins Medical Center.

3. Engage Your Brain.

Just like physical exercise, mental exercise is good for you, says Mustafa Husain, M.D., director of the geriatric psychiatry division at Duke University School of Medicine. Play games (particularly word games) or cards.

Join a book club. Watch Jeopardy! or a football game. Learn a new language or skill. Even better, take dance lessons – something that exercises the body physically and mentally. All of these and more stimulate and light up the brain’s circuitry.

4. Stay socially active.

Staying active socially and attending events with others help keep you in the game of life. Social interaction also helps memory because it elevates your mood: Depression is more common in people who are socially isolated.

5. Economize your brain use.

If you don’t need to use mental energy remembering where you put your keys, you’ll be better able to concentrate and recall new and important things. Have a place at home where you put your keys, your glasses, your purse, etc. and get in the habit of keeping those items in that designated place.

This could extend to other areas of homemaking or organization in your office as well.

6. Believe in yourself.

People who believe they are in control of their memory function and who know they can recall what is necessary are more likely to work at maintaining or improving their memory and are therefore less likely to experience cognitive decline. The opposite is also true: Those who believe they are not in control are inclined to do less to improve their memory.

About the Author

Jean is an RN with an MSN in nursing from University of Cincinnati. She is a staff writer for Living Well 60+ and Health & Wellness magazines. Jean’s first novel, Journey Toward Healing, is available on Amazon. Visit her Web site at www.normajean.naiwe.com.

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Finally, there is a need to feel love and connection with other people: We want to be cared for and cared about. These are some of our most basic needs as humans. Whether we are 20, 40 or in our 70s, these never change. If these needs are not being met, life can feel scary or without meaning. As we approach our senior years, these needs begin to become unpredictable and disappear for some. This was beginning to happen to Esther Forsberg.

For over 50 years, Esther lived in Florida, the Sunshine State. But as her life changed, as it does for all of us, she found her family and local support structure were not available to her. This lack caused some anxiety for Esther. Life was uncertain. Her family knew a move needed to happen to improve her next stage of life. Since Estherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sonin-law had once been a pastor in the Lexington

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Realize your grief is unique.

No one will grieve in exactly the same way. Don’t try to compare your experience with that of other people. Your experience will be influenced by the relationship you had with the person who died; the circumstances surrounding the death; your emotional support system; and your cultural and religious background.

Talk about your grief. Express your grief openly. When you share your grief, healing occurs and often

makes you feel better. Speak from your heart with caring friends and relatives who will listen without judging.

Expect to feel a multitude of emotions. Experiencing loss affects your head, heart and spirit. So you may encounter a variety of emotions as part of your grief work.

Confusion, disorganization, fear, guilt, relief or explosive emotions are just a few of the emotions you may feel.

Allow for numbness. Feeling dazed or numb when someone dies is often part of your early grief experience. This numbness serves a valuable purpose: It gives your emotions time to catch up with what your mind has told you. This feeling helps create insulation from the reality of the death until you are more able to tolerate what you don’t want to believe.

Be tolerant of your physical and emotional limits. Your feelings of loss and sadness will probably leave you fatigued, unable to think clearly and make decisions.

Respect what your body and mind are telling you. Nurture yourself.

Get daily rest. Eat balanced meals.

Lighten your schedule.

Make use of ritual. The funeral ritual does more than acknowledge the death of someone loved. It helps provide the support of caring people. Most importantly, the funeral is a way for you to express your grief outside yourself.

Embrace your spirituality. If faith is part of your life, express it in ways that seem appropriate to you.

Allow yourself to be around people who understand and support your religious beliefs.

Allow a search for meaning. You may find yourself asking, “Why did he die? Why did this happen to me? Why now?” This search for meaning is often another normal part of the healing process. Healing occurs when questions are posed, not necessarily when they are answered.

Treasure your memories.

Memories are one of the best legacies that exist after someone loved dies. Treasure them. Share them.

Recognize memories may make you laugh or cry.

Embrace grief with help from others. The capacity to love requires the necessity to grieve when someone loved dies. You can-

not heal unless you openly express and embrace your grief. One way to do this is by attending a support group, a program designed to help people cope with their loss.

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Joey Tucker has been serving the Lexington community as a funeral director for Milward Funeral Directors since 2007. He has been a licensed funeral director since 2002. Milward, which operates three locations in Lexington, is the 37th oldest continuously operated family business in the United States. Joey can be reached at (859) 252-3411.

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ave you ever thought of your vascular health? My guess is probably not.

But you should, because the veins and arteries are the vital highways of our blood system. If they are not functioning properly, it could lead to major health concerns – possibly even death.

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is any disease or disorder of the circulatory system outside of the brain and heart that affects blood vessels anywhere in the body. Blood vessels may become blocked, restricting the flow of blood and oxygen throughout the body. PVD is the most common disease of the arteries; about 8.5 million Americans have it. It’s usually caused by atherosclerosis, the build-up of fatty material inside the vessels. This hardening of the arteries may affect the heart, leading to coronary artery disease.

When any artery is blocked or narrowed, the part of the body it supplies doesn’t get enough oxygen. If the condition isn’t corrected and the body continues to be oxygen deprived, there can be significant damage, even tissue death. Clearly, it’s important to find narrowed arteries before such damage occurs. Lower-extremity arteries and the carotid arteries are common areas for disease. The frightening thing about PVD is that in up to 40 percent of cases, there are no symptoms.

The most common cause of PVD is peripheral artery disease due to atherosclerosis. These factors can increase your risk for developing atherosclerosis: • getting older; • smoking; • an unhealthy diet; • lack of exercise; • being overweight/obesity; • excessive alcohol consumption; • high blood pressure; • high cholesterol; • diabetes;

• family history of atherosclerosis; • being of South Asian, African or African-Caribbean descent; and • atrial fibrillation.

When there are symptoms, the most common is pain in the calves, thighs or hips that usually occurs when walking or climbing stairs but stops when you’re at rest (unless it’s very severe, in which case there’s pain at rest).

There can also be a dull, cramping pain in these areas or a feeling of heaviness, tightness or tiredness in the leg muscles. Other symptoms can include buttock pain; numbness, tingling or weakness in the legs; burning or aching pain in the feet or toes while at rest; a sore on a leg or foot that will not heal; one or both legs or feet feeling cold or changing to a pale, bluish or dark reddish color; loss of hair on the legs or toes; and impotence.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of blood clots in the deep veins. Blood clots can form in veins when they are injured, if there is a disorder that causes blood clots or something slows the return of blood to the heart.

DVTs are dangerous if the blood clot(s) break loose and travel throughout the body, especially to the lungs, resulting in a pulmonary embolism. Blood clots can form from injury to veins, inflammation, certain disorders, smoking, slow blood flow and even drugs that act like estrogen (this includes oral contraceptives). Healthy people who sit for prolonged periods can suffer DVT. Office workers, truck drivers, frequent flyers and inactive individuals are all at risk.

Like with PVD, about half of those with DVT have no symptoms. Often, chest pain or shortness of breath will be their first symptom. Sometimes a swollen leg, pain in one leg or a “feverish” leg is reason to see your physician immediately – and perhaps confirm the health of

IT’S IMPORTANT TO FIND NARROWED ARTERIES BEFORE DAMAGE OCCURS.

that extremity with an ultrasound exam. Remember, untreated, a DVT can be deadly.

Both PVD and DVT can be detected via ultrasound. A specific ultrasound scan called Doppler (yes, like the weather tracking system) can see the blood flow and health of blood vessels throughout the body.

In fact, a Doppler ultrasound scan, often with a blood test, is the best way to confirm DVT since the injured/blocked veins are deep within the body. A venous Doppler ultrasound is often ordered because of current symptoms or as a follow-up exam.

An arterial Doppler ultrasound can be ordered as a preventative screening, especially for those with any risk factors. We perform Doppler ultrasounds at Patient Choice Ultrasound (both studies require a physician’s order). We recommend you do not delay any

concerns you may have when it comes to your vascular health.

About the Authors With 40 years in the field of ultrasound, Kim Davis, RDMS, RDCS, RVS, is the founder and CEO of Patient Choice Ultrasound & Thermography. Becky Chandler, ACCT, Advanced Clinical Thermographer, is a partner at PCU with 10 years of experience. PCU is located at 152 W. Tiverton Way in Lexington and can be reached at (859) 554-7360 or visit its Web site at www.patientchoiceultrasound.com.

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lthough the concept of digital dentistry began decades ago, advancements aided by the computerization of many tasks continue to be introduced to the marketplace and dental practices.

These changes allow dental care providers to offer new options in patient care, helping to increase both the accuracy and effectiveness of care solutions, which ultimately supports greater patient REPLACING satisfaction.

OLDER TOOLS If you’ve been putting WITH NEW visiting the dentist off, TECHNOLOGY you may STREAMLINES want to take a moment to see if digital TREATMENT. dentistry options could speed up or make treatment more comfortable. Understanding some basics allows patients to be better informed about their treatment options, aiding in playing a more active role in their overall oral health condition and care.

What is digital dentistry? The term digital dentistry encompasses a broad range of technology, from intraoral scanners to computer-aided design. It involves the replacement of older tools and techniques with some form of computer-based

instrument or method, typically allowing for a streamlining of processes and overall treatment. Today the field has progressed to support numerous aspects of dentistry, and it continues to both expand and improve, offering greater incentive to dental providers to incorporate into their practice to increase their patients’ quality of care and satisfaction.

Here are a few more commonly used tools you may hear about: Intraoral Scanner Intraoral scanners or optical scanners have helped reduce the need for traditional impressions where patients are asked to bite down on a tray of impression material for several minutes. It is not uncommon for patients to find the process of taking traditional impressions uncomfortable or to dislike the taste of the impression material. Now, many patients can be scanned using a small handheld device. Intraoral scans are being used in a variety of treatments from orthodontic and dental surgery cases to planning and preparing for the placement of a crown. Not only do scans typically offer patients a more comfortable time in the dental chair, they also aid in saving time in planning and production phases of treatment and may help decrease treatment costs for patients.

CAD/CAM Technology Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), or CAD/CAM, have been used in dentistry for nearly 30 years. Advancements in CAD/ CAM technology have allowed providers to utilize this technology for an ever-growing list of treatments, including the creation of veneers, crowns, fixed partial dentures and more. A significant advantage to patients whose providers use CAD/CAM technology is the ability to receive many necessary objects for treatment much faster because items may be created within a dental office rather than needing to be sent out to a dental laboratory for fabrication.

Many good-quality treatments, offering a natural aesthetic appearance, are available the same day, such as same-day crowns, helping to reduce the overall number of appointments needed to complete a procedure.

Cone Beam Computed Tomography Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) technology has been used in dentistry in the United States since the early 2000s.

The use of CBCT has allowed for significant improvements in establishing patient treatment plans through imaging of dental structures. Because CBCT offers highquality, 3D imaging, it can be used in many areas of dentistry, including guided dental implant surgery, orthodontics, diagnosing temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD/ TMJ) and sinus evaluations. CBCT allows providers to view the path of vital structures, decreasing the risk of nerve damage during surgeries and helping improve treatment outcomes.

Guided Surgical Planning Advancements in intraoral scanners and CBCT technology have allowed increased ability to have in-depth surgical planning. The use

of guided surgical planning is beneficial to patients because it supports a safer, more predictable and efficient treatment solution for successful dental implants. Providers utilizing guided surgical planning can use a CBCT scan to create a reconstructed 3D model, allowing for precise visualization of various anatomical structures, including nerves, sinuses and dentition (the arrangement and condition of teeth within a patient’s mouth). With the advantage of this model, providers can better identify ideal sites for dental implants, ruling out whether additional treatments may be needed before a dental implant procedure. Once this step is complete, a surgical guide can be 3-D printed and used to perform computerguided safe surgery. During a dental implant placement procedure, providers will place the surgical guide in the patient’s mouth. The guide eliminates any guesswork because it has been created specifically for one patient, using information collected from their CBCT and intraoral scans. Additionally, guided surgical planning typically allows patients faster recovery after a procedure because providers can make smaller and more precise openings to place a dental implant.

Digital dentistry has helped make a variety of treatments require less time in the dental chair while increasing the accuracy of many procedures.

About the Author:

Dr. Ahmad Kutkut is an associate professor at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. As a prosthodontist, his clinical interests include implant dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, digital dentures and digital dentistry. More information about UK Dentistry is available at www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/dentistry.

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very year during your annual Medicare Wellness visit at Family Practice Associates, your primary care provider will discuss with you the topic of advance directives – what they are and why you should have one. If you already have one, the wellness visit is an excellent time to review it and make sure it still reflects your wishes about what you want done on your behalf should you ever get seriously ill.

An advance directive outlines specific procedures you want performed if you are unable to articulate your wishes because you are incapacitated. For instance, you could elect to have a DNR – do not resuscitate – order. Your directive will let your medical providers know whether you want to be put on life support. You should keep a photocopy of this important document on your person or on your refrigerator at home and make sure family members know where to find it. Your health care providers should know what your advance directive says; a copy should be kept in your medical file. Your provider is ethically and legally obligated to follow your wishes.

Before your advanced directive can be used for medical decision making, two physicians must certify you are unable to make your own decisions and are in the medical condition specified in your state’s living will law, such as terminal illness or permanent unconsciousness. The laws governing advance directives vary from state to state, so it’s important to complete and sign advance directives that comply with your state’s law. In most states, you can include special requests in your advance directive, such as wishes about organ donation, cremation or burial. Advance directives do not expire and you can change yours at any time. If you complete a new advance directive, it invalidates the previous one. You do not need a lawyer to prepare an advance directive.

If you have not yet completed an advance directive, your annual Medicare Wellness visit is a great resource for knowledge and advice. Your provider

can explain what is involved in certain treatments and procedures so you can make an informed choice about what you want and don’t want. He or she can tell you about pain management options.

One advantage of an advance directive is the peace of mind it gives your family. Should something catastrophic happen to you, they will understand your wishes and won’t have to agonize over actions to take for you. They will know you have already decided on the treatment you want to receive and they can be comforted knowing they are abiding by your wishes. It is vital that you talk to your family members so they know what is in your directive long before you ever need it. For tips on how to prepare an advance directive and how to talk to your family about it, visit www.fivewishes.org. Five Wishes was created by the non-profit organization Aging with Dignity. The documents available on the Website also address matters of comfort care, spirituality, forgiveness and final wishes regarding funeral plans and memorials.

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January Hamby received her bachelor’s degree in nursing in 1999 from Eastern Kentucky University and has experience in a variety of nursing roles, including emergency room, critical care and community nursing. She worked as adjunct faculty for 10 years with the Jefferson Community and Technical College Nursing program. January obtained a master’s degree in nursing education at Walden University in August 2013. She graduated from Maryville University in May 2017 with a post-master’s degree in nursing. She is board certified as an Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner. January’s interests include geriatric health as well as general adult medicine. She can see patients 18 years and older.

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he loved her family and was an extreme University of Kentucky Wildcats fan. Mom worked at the UK Library for more than 30 years. She loved “her” UK basketball team. She had season tickets and attended every game. Mom had many life-long friends and was involved in loads of activities. She was active in her church. She loved to travel. She took cruises and toured Europe and Hawaii as well as many places in the United States.

She loved life and lived it to the fullest. In 2009, Mom remarried after being a widow for almost 15 years. She was 83 and her husband was 85. For five years, they were like newlyweds.

Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2004. Our family banded together to care for her. We spent close to 10 years making sure she was well cared for. While Mom lived with us, my husband and I attended classes provided by the Alzheimer’s Association. Our goal was to learn as much as we could about the disease and how to best care for and communicate with Mom. My two children and daughter-in law had a regular and active part in her care, as did my brother. Did it impact all our lives? The answer is YES!!!!

As primary family caregiver, my life and my husband’s revolved around Mom’s needs.

Decisions to travel or visit grandchildren were always made after considerations of Mom’s care.

Our family felt it was very important that each day she saw a family member and received the love each of us felt for her. Even though this disease had taken many things from her, we believed the essence of our mother and grandmother still remained and we wanted to feed that part.

In 2014, Mom moved into the Memory Care unit at Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods, a Christian Care Community. Bridgepointe was within walking distance from my home. It was a perfect situation. After moving in, I noticed the difference. It did not feel nor look like a care facility. It was beautiful! The director, social worker and staff could not do enough for us and they treated Mom as if she was their FRIEND! I started volunteering at the Best Friends Day Center (attached to Bridgepointe) after Mom moved into Bridgepointe so I could better understand the Best Friends Approach™.

Mom lived at Bridgepointe at Ashgrove Woods until 2016, when she had a fall and broke her hand. She never walked or used her right hand after that. In March 2016, she moved to The Homeplace at Midway because she needed more clinical care. The Homeplace is a skilled care facility that also uses the Best Friends Approach™.

Mom’s caregivers at each facility loved her so deeply. She had the biggest smile and offered all her caregivers at Bridgepointe and The Homeplace kisses on a regular basis. Our interactions were again very personal with the staff at The Homeplace. The care provided by Bridgepointe and The Homeplace, using the

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Best Friends Approach™, helped Mom live a goodquality life and made the lives of our family more normal. This style of care reassures both resident and family. It cultivated an atmosphere of trust and confidence. I cannot even imagine having my mom live in any other environment.

Mom taught me patience, love, kindness and how to make the best out of a bad situation. I know I am a better person as a result of the hours I spent with her. The day she left us (this year) was bittersweet. BITTER because I can never see or talk to her or hold her hand, BUT, because of our FAITH, SWEET to know SHE IS FREE AND IN A BETTER PLACE! I learned so much about her as I cared for her. Even through this disease she was strong, determined, caring and kind. She fought each day to survive and live life to the fullest. My family is so grateful for Christian Care and the Best Friends Approach™ of care. I intend to return to the Best Friends Day Center as a volunteer and to have my eyes opened to situations where I can apply what I have learned through this journey with my mom.

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DENTAL VENEERS: WHAT ARE THEY EXAC TLY?

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ental veneers are thin (usually porcelain) laminates that are bonded to your natural tooth. Porcelain is usually the material of choice because it looks most like real tooth enamel and reflects light similarly. Most veneers require a small amount of enamel removal to make room for this porcelain. Usually veneers require at least two visits to your dentist because a certified laboratory technician often makes these porcelain veneers while the dentist does the preparation work.

Unlike most other cosmetic procedures, veneers actually serve more than just a cosmetic purpose. Veneers can actually protect your teeth from the normal and sometimes abnormal wear and tear of everyday DENTAL VENEERS living. Veneers protect your teeth from acid erosion and abrasion. One great positive of veneers is they do ARE THIN not stain. The color you and your dentist select should be the same LAMINATES THAT years later as it was on day one.

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How much do veneers cost?

The average cost for a veneer is YOUR NATURAL around $1,000. Unless there’s an odd deformity in possibly only one tooth, veneers are usually done in multiples.

TOOTH. Our eyes like symmetry, so veneers done in multiples of two are most – DR. ADKINS cosmetically pleasing. A complete smile design usually entails eight to10 veneers on the top as well as the bottom. Although veneers don’t always last forever, the life span of a veneer should be somewhere between five to 20 years depending on one’s homecare.

How do you take care of veneers?

Porcelain veneers are cared for in the exact same way as your natural teeth, with the exception of one big precaution. Stay away from abrasive toothpaste and whiteners. These may dull the shine on the porcelain and actually make them appear darker instead of lighter.

Flossing is the key to keeping your veneers looking natural. This will keep your gums looking healthy around the veneers. Brush a few times a day with a non-abrasive toothpaste.

How do I get veneers?

Start with a visit to a great dentist because the placement of veneers can be a tricky procedure. Usually at your first visit, your dentist will evaluate all of your teeth and your periodontium for the appropriateness of veneers. Finding a qualified, experienced dentist and getting a comprehensive examination and in-depth consultation is a step you should not take lightly.

At Adkins Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we have had extensive postgraduate training in Smile Designs. I even have veneers myself and so does our hygienist, Victoria. We understand the process because we have been on both sides of the procedure.

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If you are considering veneers you can contact Dr. Ruth Adkins of Adkins Family & Cosmetic Dentistry at RAdkinsDentistry@gmail.com, call (859) 543-0333 or visit www.adkinsfamilydentistry.com.

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Not Just Sound Amplifiers: INNOVATIONS MAKE HEARING AIDS BETTER THAN EVER

By Angela S. Hoover, Staff Writer Hearing aids are no longer mere sound amplifiers. Not only do manufacturers continue to try to make them smaller, more attractive and easier to use, they also aim to keep pace with the latest technology by including apps and wireless connectivity.

Hearing aids are smaller than ever imagined.

Whether worn inside or behind the ear, they are harder for others to detect. Customization of shapes and sizes has also advanced to where there’s no need to have impressions or molds made.

Current hearing-aid models are stylish with sleek designs. There are even hearing aids that allow you to attach a separate accessory called HearRings that can match your mood, fashion style or particular occasion. Some HearRings are made with Swarovski crystals that come in multiple colors.

Charging capabilities are now more convenient. Hearing-aid buds with rechargeable batteries can be placed in a charging pod for approximately 30 minutes to hold a 6-hour charge or for three hours for a 24-hour charge. This option eliminates worrying about running out of battery juice or having the hand dexterity to change small hearing-aid batteries.

In the age of the Internet of Things, hearing aids are no exception. Smart devices in your home – doorbells, smoke alarms, lights, safety equipment, appliances – can now send a signal directly to your hearing aids. This connectivity also makes sound synchrony more effective. Older hearing aids functioned as monaural devices: The hearing aid for the right ear and the hearing aid for the left ear worked independently. With ear-to-ear connection, or binaural capability, hearing aids are connected by a wireless signal. Adjusting one hearing aid affects the other one automatically. This connectivity also stops different sounds from bombarding one ear because ear-to-ear connection creates one sound that more closely resembles natural hearing.

In addition to improving sound quality, Internet connectivity allows a wide array of cool options and functions. Two categories of apps connect hearing aids to smartphones and tablets. The first category is hearing-aid amplifier

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apps. These apps use the built-in microphone in hearing aids to amplify outside sounds. Some can also help equalize sound between the ears and decrease background noise while bringing certain sounds to the forefront. Popular amplifier apps include HearYouNow, BioAid and Hearing Aid with Replay.

The second category is hearing-aid controller apps.

These apps allow consumers to control and adjust their hearing aids directly from a smartphone app. The most popular control apps include ReSound Smart and ReSound Control from ReSound, TruLink from Starkey and RemoteControl from Phonak. Oticon won the 2018 CES Innovation Award for its HearingFitness app. It tracks hearing-aid use and gathers and collects data such as heart rate, sleep patterns and other health markers. Telecare is a live service that connects the user with a hearing professional in real time to address hearing problems, troubleshoot and make adjustments.

Streaming music, television programs or movies directly from a smartphone, tablet, computer or television to hearing-aid buds is just like wearing earphones. Apple has patented technology that connects certain brands of hearing aids directly to its iOS platform. These hearing aids are specifically marketed as “Made for iPhone.”

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A Lasting Legacy

Daisy Hill Senior Living offers independent and assisted options for residents

By Tanya J. Tyler, Editor, Health&Wellness

The Arnold family owned Daisy Hill, an 18th-century horse farm that was home to nine generations of Arnolds. Wanting to leave a lasting legacy to their community, the family was instrumental in the development of Daisy Hill Senior Living Community, a beautiful assisted living facility that opened in March 2013.

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“The Arnold family always hoped for something like this type of care setting to come to Versailles,” said Executive Director Laurie Dorough.

“They are still involved with our senior living community.”

As a social model, Daisy Hill’s emphasis is on aging in place, spiced with plenty of activities and opportunities for social interaction, in an atmosphere that supports the spiritual, emotional, social, physical and intellectual needs of every resident.

“I love our social model for care,” Laurie said.

“You really get to know the residents and their life stories. We involve them in planning activities to be sure they are still having a good quality of life.”

Daisy Hill has two options for residents. The one-story Villas are designed for independent living. They are ideal for people who want to live a maintenance-free, active lifestyle and also have services available as needed.

“We see those residents as very independent, coming and going, cooking, cleaning and utilizing optional services as needed,” Laurie said.

Each two- or three-bedroom Villa has a fully furnished kitchen, laundry room, walk-in closet, screened-in porch or sunroom and garage. You can choose to rent or select the life lease option. Basic services include interior and exterior maintenance; an emergency call system that is monitored 24 hours a day; utilities; and trash removal. Optional services include dining services in the main dining room or carryout; housekeeping; weekly laundry services; and access to a hair salon, nail technician, massage therapy and podiatry visits.

“We try to have everything they could ever want or need in house,” Laurie said.

Villa residents have priority when it comes time to move to Daisy Hill’s assisted living facility.

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We offer short-term stays, so if someone wants a trial run, they can come stay for two weeks up to three months in a furnished apartment. the assisted living facility, they are the priority on our wait list,” Laurie said.

The assisted living community at Daisy Hill has seven different floor plans ranging from alcoves to studios to two-bedroom units with porches. Here residents receive assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and medication reminders and monitoring.

“Residents have to be able to take their medications orally as prescribed,” Laurie said.

“We monitor to make sure they’re taking them correctly.”

Daisy Hill’s main goal is to provide a safe and secure environment for each resident that also promotes dignity and respect. Here, too, a 24-hour emergency call system is available for everyone; residents receive call pendants and there are pull cords in the handicapped-accessible bathrooms should someone fall. Kitchenettes are furnished with a microwave and refrigerator, but residents don’t need to cook because homestyle meals are prepared and served three times a day in the dining room. The community’s dining services director focus is on providing a variety of food choices and varying menu options along with an alwaysavailable menu so residents have choices in their selections. In-home nurse practitioners and home health providers also partner to help residents maintain their health and well-being.

Daisy Hill offers residents an exciting calendar of different opportunities for learning, creativity, exercise and spirituality every month, from musical entertainment and guest speakers

to exercise, games and classes, services and celebrations, shopping, movies and more.

“We see activities as being everything here,” Laurie said. “Activities are just as important as the medication residents may take, so we really use all staff to implement activities throughout the day. We have a pretty full calendar with a lot of things going on.”

In another year or so Daisy Hill will add a memory care unit to its campus.

“A certificate of need has been approved for memory care, so we hope to break ground this year on a personal care licensed memory care facility with 18 beds,” Laurie said. “The memory care unit will be in a secure building and will offer services such as special programming that includes music and pet therapy, intergenerational activities and individualized planning.”

Family involvement is a prime focus of the care offered at Daisy Hill, Laurie says.

“Typically, we initiate what we call a service plan with the resident and their family,” she said.

“We want to be sure they actually improve their quality of life after moving in instead of having a decline. Whatever their baseline is, we do our best to maintain and improve it upon arrival.

“It’s like a triangle with the resident at the top, the family in their corner and now Daisy Hill also in their corner,” she added. “It’s got to be a good communication line and partnership with the family or whoever that person’s people are.

We help them make the transition.”

All this is in line with the belief of Gary

Keckley, the CEO of GoodWorks Unlimited, Daisy Hill’s partnering company.

“Our parents loved us and it’s our honor and our duty to love them back and that’s what, in faith, we do at GoodWorks,” he said. “We look forward to joining your family to love your parents. It’s the highest compliment we can receive when your loved one moves into Daisy Hill, because it’s our goal to create a really special home for them.”

Daisy Hill’s mission – to promote greater health awareness by providing information, activities and services designed to support healthy lifestyle choices – is found in Ephesians 2:10: “For we are God’s handiwork, created to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” On the wall in the activities room is a loving reminder for residents, staff and visitors alike: “Live, Laugh, Love Every Moment Every Day Beyond Words.”

Laurie encourages potential residents to come to Daisy Hill for a “trial run.”

“It’s sort of like having the option to test drive a car before buying it,” she said. “We offer shortterm stays, so if someone wants a trial run, they can come stay for two weeks up to three months in a furnished apartment. They can receive all services, meals, everything, to see how it feels and make sure this is where they want to be at any affordable daily rate with all the included services and amenities.”

For more information, visit daisyhillsrliving.com or call Laurie at (859) 753-2000.

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By Tanya Tyler, Editor Health&Wellness Kumquat – what a quirky word. And what a quirky fruit. Its name comes from a Cantonese word that means “golden orange.” Indeed, the kumquat looks like an orange in shape and color, but it is much smaller.

And you can eat the skin of a certain type of kumquat; you can’t eat an orange peel.

The kumquat plant, a slow-growing evergreen shrub, is native to South Asia. It has been cultivated over the centuries in India, Japan and the Philippines. The fruit was described in Chinese literature in 1178 CE. Robert Fortune, a collector and plant explorer for England’s Royal Horticultural Society, introduce the kumquat to Europe in 1846. In the United States, kumquats are grown mainly in California, Florida and Texas. In China and other Asian countries, the

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kumquat tree is considered to be a symbol of good luck. A small version of the kumquat plant is often used in bonsai cultivation. It is a common gift given during the Chinese New Year.

Traditional Chinese medicine uses the fruit for treating sore throats and coughs because it has been shown to eliminate phlegm and alleviate cold symptoms. Brew a tasty tea by adding cutup kumquats to boiling water. Serving the tea with honey boosts its effectiveness.

Kumquats are called “the little gems of the citrus family.” They are about the size of a cherry tomato and are generally classified by their shape: round, oval or bell shaped. The fruit is very pretty with its bright orange color.

Kumquats are a great source of beneficial ingredients such as vitamins, antioxidants and other phytonutrients. In the edible peel are essential oils such as limonene, which is used to promote weight loss and treat cancer and also as a flavoring in certain foods and beverages; myrcene, which has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibiotic, sedative and antimutagenic properties; carvone, which is used as an expectorant and relaxant; and camphene, whose antifungal properties work well in treating fungal skin infections, athlete’s foot and dermatitis. Camphene is found in many skin-care products and is used to treat bacterial and viral infections that affect the respiratory system.

The edible kumquat peel is exceptionally high in polyphenols, which serve as antioxidants inside the body to fight inflammation and oxidative stress. Recent research suggests polyphenols can boost the body’s natural antioxidant systems.

Since it is a citrus fruit, kumquats offer a hearty dose of vitamin C, most of which is found in the peel. They also have distinct levels of vitamins A and E and good levels of the B-complex group of vitamins such as thiamin, niacin and folates, which help metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Minerals contained in kumquats include calcium, copper, iron and zinc. Compared to other citrus fruits, kumquats offer a higher source of dietary fiber.

Kumquats taste best if you gently roll or squeeze them before eating them. They are used in salads, ice cream, marmalades and preserves and as garnishes in various meat dishes. They’re also delicious candied or pickled. Come give kumquats a try.

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Gum Disease Could Be Cause and Cure of Alzheimer’s Disease PATHOGENS MIGHT BE ONE OF SEVERAL PATHS LEADING TO MEMORY-DEPLETING CONDITION

By Angela S. Hoover, Staff Writer Dementia rates have skyrocketed among the aging population around the world. There are many types and causes of dementia, but Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form, accounting for between 60 percent and 70 percent of all cases.

Alzheimer’s disease results in progressive loss of memory and cognitive function. The condition usually involves the accumulation of two types of proteins in the brain – amyloid and tau. Common early symptoms of Alzheimer’s include short-term memory loss, apathy and depression, but these symptoms are often considered part of normal aging, making early diagnosis difficult. Imaging can rule out other forms of dementia, but a definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is only possible after death, when examination of brain tissue can reveal whether a person had the deposits of amyloid and tau proteins characteristic of the condition. The

vast majority of people with Alzheimer’s are diagnosed after age 65 years, but clumps of amyloid protein can begin to build up in the brain 10 to 20 years before symptoms appear.

Amyloid build-up forms large, sticky plaques and tau proteins become tangled. These are called plaques and tangles. Since 1984 it’s been theorized controlling these proteins was the key. But some individuals in their 90s have

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exceptional memories and brain plaques and tangles without any form of dementia.

Bryce Vissel of the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia, concluded there isn’t sufficient data to suggest amyloid has a central or unique role in Alzheimer’s. Rather, amyloid seems to function as a sticky defense against bacteria, which has been found in the brains of individuals who had Alzheimer’s when they were alive.

Gum disease has been isolated as a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s.

Research has found Porphyromonas gingivalis, the main bacterium involved in gum disease, invades and inflames brain regions affected by Alzheimer’s. Gum infections can worsen symptoms in mice genetically engineered to have Alzheimer’s, and it can cause Alzheimer’s-like brain inflammation, neural damage and amyloid plaques in healthy mice.

But not everyone with P. gingivalis in their mouths will develop Alzheimer’s.

“The view that pathogens might be one of several paths leading to Alzheimer’s disease fits my current thoughts of amyloid and tau being critical brain responses to injury, instead of the initiators,” said George Perry at the University of Texas at San Antonio. “This is a further turning point in the understanding that infections and inflammation can be at the heart of Alzheimer’s disease.”

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resbyopia is a natural consequence of aging. In Greek, the word means “old eye.” Presbyopia usually first manifests when you are in your 40s. You may notice it’s getting harder to see things close up, but you can see things that are far away without any problem. You may have to hold reading material at arm’s length because it looks blurry when you try to read at a normal distance. Doing close work may cause headaches or fatigue. You may find you need more light to read or work by, A BASIC EYE and you may have a little more trouble driving at night because of glare.

EXAM WILL Presbyopia happens when the natural lens in the eye loses flexibility and begins to stiffen. It makes CONFIRM the lens less able to change shape so you can focus when looking at something up close. As the lens YOU HAVE grows thicker and less elastic, it becomes more yellowed and light can’t pass through as easily as it prePRESBYOPIA. viously did. About 30 percent less light gets back to the eye that is developing presbyopia.

A basic eye exam will confirm you have presbyopia. (This is one reason why you should have regular comprehensive eye exams even as you get older.) While it can’t be reversed, cured or avoided, presbyopia is easy to correct. It’s as simple as picking up a pair of over-the-counter readers at the drugstore if you don’t wear glasses. Your eye doctors at Family Eyecare Associates may prescribe bifocals, trifocals or progressive lenses for you if you already wear glasses. With bifocals, the top part corrects for distance vision and the lower part helps you see objects up close. Contact lens wearers can

get a pair with monovision: One eye will have a distance prescription and the other will have a prescription for near vision. Multifocal contact lenses are another option for getting ahead of presbyopia. There are some surgical options as well. Discuss with your ophthalmologist which choice would be best for you.

While not painful or dangerous or debilitating, presbyopia does cause some loss of sensory input, since less light hits the back of your eyes and you don’t see as well. Because of this, you may have an increased risk of falling or tripping. Visual therapy can help you improve your reaction and response time by honing your speed and accuracy. Vision is all about recognizing and responding. When your recognition and response is accurate and quick, you won’t have as many falls and tumbles. A recent study at the University of Cincinnati demonstrated that college athletes who participate in vision therapy have a statistically significant reduction in concussions.

One visual therapy exercise taught at Family Eyecare Associates incorporates eye-foot-speed reaction time, teaching you to judge space and distance and coordinate your reaction accurately. Even though you may be dealing with presbyopia, staying active can help you hone your visual skills and keep you in the game. Call Family Eyecare Associates at (859) 879-3665 for more information about how visual therapy can help.

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