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any of today’s hearing aids allow users to hear from all directions, in all sorts of sound environments, and even underwater. They are digital, wireless, can connect directly to your smartphone or television, and can be as discreet or as visible as you like. Whether they sit discreetly inside the ear canal, or wrap aesthetically around the contour of the outer ear like the latest fashion accessory, today’s high-performance hearing aids amplify life. Below are six little-known facts about today’s modern hearing aids: They’re virtually invisible. Many of today’s hearing aids sit discreetly and comfortably inside your ear canal, providing both natural sound quality, and discreet and easy use. They automatically adjust to all kinds of soundscapes. Whether you’re after the ability to discern comments at an all-staff meeting, easy conversation in a crowded restaurant, or the chirp of crickets on a late summer’s evening, recent technological advances have made hearing aids far more versatile than ever before—and in a broad range of sound environments. There is something for just about
everyone. Today’s hearing aid options are amazingly varied. Designers offer styles for the fashion conscious, the trendsetter, the partygoer, the intellectual, the active sports enthusiast, the cautious grandmother, the romantic, the weekend warrior, and even the guy just tired of turning up the volume on the TV. Water, sweat, and dust are no problem while wearing them. Waterproof, digital hearing aids have arrived. This new feature is built into some newly designed hearing aids for those concerned about water, humidity, and dust. This feature suits people who work in demanding environments, as well as those with active lifestyles—like swimmers, skiers, and sports enthusiasts. They love smartphones, computers, and other prized electronics. Wireless, digital hearing aids are now the norm. That means seamless connectivity—from smartphones, MP3 players, computers, FM systems, televisions, and other beloved high-tech gadgets—directly into your hearing aid(s), at volumes just right for you. For more information call Jim Ogurek at 1-800-236-4060
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Balanced Living
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Brain Food 1. Each of these words can have the same letter placed at the beginning and the end to form a new word. For example LIT becomes ELITE by adding an E at both ends. What are the new words? EVE ABLE CARVE AS ON ODE ELUDE APE ATE ROD
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2. A woman had three old coins - a silver dollar, a quarter, and a dime. Each coin was a little battered and had a piece missing. She found that exactly the same fraction had broken away from each coin.
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set off feelings of emptiness, and reduce feelings of hope or purpose in life, as the person can be reminded of their own mortality. To help a senior cope more effectively with their pets’ death and recapture a sense of hope and meaning to their life, the following four steps can be beneficial: 1) Inform the senior of various
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Dealing with the Loss of a Pet As a person ages and begins to lose their support system of close friends and relatives, having the friendship of a pet can help make their life more worthwhile. Caring for and feeling the love of a pet may make it easier for a senior to cope with many facets of their life. The love of a valued pet can help an older adult better handle personal illness, provide a sense of purpose, and help fill the loneliness, particularly if the individual no longer works. Older adults can lead more robust and joyful lives with the companionship of a treasured pet. Because of the natural progression of loss an older adult experiences, dealing with a pet loss can be especially difficult. A pets’ death may
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the church at 715-842-2201, Charles Schoenfeld at 715-842-9809 or email: memorycafe@ fumcwausau.org. Free! Knitting at the Library Knitters of all ages and skill levels are invited to Knit Night on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. The library will provide pattern books and some knitting supplies, but participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies. Medicare Basics Jan 7th 2015, 9:00-11:30 am Register early. Space is limited. Call the Aging & Disability Resource Center at (715)261-6070. Cost: Free!! AARP Chapter 272, Wausau Area 3rd Mondays of the month at the Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 Lakeview Drive Wausau, WI. Time of Meeting is 1:30 P.M. for about an hour. For January 19, 2015, the subject is "It's Tax Time". Meeting will be given by Cheryl Kelly, the AARP Tax Aide Director for the Wausau, Wi area. Grief Group at Helke Funeral Home 302 Spruce St, Wausau, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 1-2 pm.
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CapTel Offers Hearing Loss Solutions for Better Living
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earing loss can make talking on the phone difficult, but CapTel’s captioned telephone helps those with hearing loss stay in touch over the phone. If you’re living with hearing loss, you aren’t alone. Nearly 1 in 3 adults between 65 and 74 years old has some degree of hearing loss, while nearly one-half of adults older than 75 years old reports being hard of hearing. One of the most common concerns for people with hearing loss is staying connected with friends and family, especially over the phone. Whether you want to stay in touch with far-away family members, schedule a doctor’s appointment or plan brunch with a friend, telephone communication is key to these activities. If you cannot hear well over the phone, however, it’s difficult to make plans. Many hard of hearing people start avoiding phone conversations out of sheer frustration. Fortunately, CapTel is available to
help people with hearing loss enjoy the telephone again. CapTel’s captioned telephone works like any other phone, but it allows users to read captions at the same time, similar to the way you read captions on TV. This lets you support the hearing ability you have by reading captions on the screen to make sure you catch every word
the caller says. When you want to make a phone call, just press the caption button on your CapTel phone to be connected to a free captioning service. Then, simply dial the number of the person you are calling. Your call is carried out like any other phone conversation, except that you can read what the other person is saying on the phone’s display screen.
Captioning services are available to people with hearing loss free of charge 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Research has shown that social interaction is an important factor in staying healthy for older adults. Social isolation can lead to loneliness and depression. But older adults who stay in touch with friends and family are more likely to have lower blood pressure and a possible reduced risk of some types of cancer, osteoporosis and cardiovascular problems. Staying connected is also important for older adults’ mental health. CapTel Captioned telephones allow those with hearing loss to stay in touch with their family and friends and in doing so, maintain their independence and confidence over the phone. If you or someone you know or love is living with hearing loss, a CapTel captioned telephone can make a world of difference.
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“It’s Not Work, It’s Fun” By Master Gardener Bernie De Lonay, with beauty aid tips from Bobbie Bud’s for Life, Barbara Fraser-Hererra
N2O2. What is it? It is nothing more than what is produced from all forms of moisture that has been passed over soil that has Nitrogen it. It is an extremely valuable protein, which we all need. Yes, I am talking about man, animals and plants have an essential need for Nitrogen. Without it no one or nothing can repair damaged tissues to the body. Any body. Nitrogen is also part of the air we breath, up to and including 78%. We don’t, and can’t breathe in very much though, because it can form air bubbles in our veins and would kill us. There are legumes such as alfalfa, beans, peas and clover that can take in pure Nitrogen. Not too many others, including humans, that can not do this as we all need oxygen. Haven’t you ever wondered why your snap peas grow to humongous size when you add chopped up pea vines as an organic mulch to them? It is the Nitrogen these vines contain. Farmers have to grow alfalfa or clover to add N2O2 to the soil. Wheat and barley N2O2 need this too so that we can continue to make bread. After all, the bible states that “Man does not live by bread alone”. There are two very exact uses for Nitrogen, making bombs and making fertilizer. Unfortunately, we have experienced both of these
uses too much. Making fertilizer for growing big vegetables is the one that I prefer. There are natural nitrite and nitrate sources in which to get N2O2 out of the ground. Some comes from Chile in South America in what are called natural nitrite beds. Nitrogen can be manufactured as well by extracting it from the air. Nitrogen also comes from the normal ammonia that is already in the air. Why am I talking about Nitrogen? Cuz, it is absolutely essential that all living things need it and without it nothing, and no one would survive. Nitrogen is in every form of moisture out there, fog, rain, dew, mist, snow, pond water, ice and much more. Take any kind of container and put as much snow in them that you can get into them. Bring the containers inside and let them get to room temperature. When the liquid inside the containers reaches room temperature, pour all of it on your houseplants and watch them grow. Do you have a “LIVE” Christmas tree that you want to plant this year? Only with tricks-o-me-trades me lads and lassies. At this time of year when everything is frozen, you are not going to dig into the ground easily. The only way this can be done is if it is very mild through
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“It’s Not Work, It’s Fun and Bobbie Bud*s for Life and all other productions are under the umbrella of the Fraser Family Foundation. Watch and listen to our new INTERNET RADIO BROADCAST on Thursdays from 9-10:00 AM on WACTV at waac.pegcentral.com. Tune in and listen to all the FREE Gardening, Natural Health, Beauty, and Holistic advice we can graciously give to you. This broadcast will be tape delayed by only a few minutes so you will be able to call in your question. The number to call is 715-551-5194. out the winter, or, you pre-dug a hole, covered it up and marked it. I made sure the area was scraped free of snow and ice. When the sun is out, the ground is fairly easy to dig, only if it has been kept scraped off previously. Then after working the ground for a while I placed the Christmas tree into the ground. To make this a successful venture I previously placed the Christmas tree into a large bag filled part way with sphagnum peat moss and then wrapped the rest of the tree in a blanket. Put the entire tree outside in a protected area such as a garage or breezeway. If you are planning on planting anything outside at this time of year, make sure you fool them and keep them cold, just as if they were already planted outside. Why? Because anyone can plant stuff outside when it is warm. It is the cold part of the year that proves to be a challenge. Start up some hyacinths for yourself so that you can have perfuming bulbs in
Have tired muscles from Holiday shopping while walking? Fear Not! An easy, inexpensive suggested treatment is on its way. Take any dry bar of soap and rub the soap onto the affected area of ailing muscles. If possible, even lay on the soap for a longer time frame. You should see results in the ailing muscles within a short timely manner. If the soap leaves a residue simply rinse dried soap off with a warm washcloth after muscles are feeling refreshed. Happy Holidays from the Fraser Family Foundation. Love Vera.
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When Gambling Becomes a Problem
2) Do you gamble to win back your former losses or debts? 3) Did you ever had to borrow money to continue gamble? 4) Did your gambling habit ever made you lie to your friends or family? 5) Did you ever skip work or other obligation to gamble? 6) Do you tend to gamble to forget about your personal problems or to celebrate happy occasions? 7) Does gambling have a negative affect on your daily life or relationships? If you have answered yes on at least one of the questions listed above, then you have a problem.
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hile most people enjoy casino gambling, sports betting, lottery and bingo playing for the fun and excitement it provides, others may experience gambling as an addictive and distractive habit. Statistics show that while 85 percent of the adult population in the US enjoys some type of gambling every year, between 2 and 3 percent of will develop a gambling problem and 1 percent of them are diagnosed as pathological gamblers. Where can you draw the line between harmless gambling to problem gambling? How can you tell if you or your friend are compulsive gamblers? Here you can find answers to these questions and other questions regarding problem gambling and gambling addiction.
What is the Meaning of Problem Gambling? Problem gambling or compulsive gambling is defined as an uncontrollable urge to gamble despite the destructive effect of gambling on the gamblers life and despite feelings of guilt and remorse. Problem gambling tends to have a
Can Anyone Become a Compulsive Gambler?
negative effect on the gamblers financial state, relationships and daily life. Severe cases of problem gambling can be defined as pathological gambling.
Am I a Compulsive Gambler? 1) Do you gamble until your last penny runs out?
Theoretically, yes. Any gambler can develop gambling problem regardless to the type of gambling he is occupied with, the amount of money and time he is spending on gambling. Researches show that slot machines that can be found in bars and convenient stores are the most addictive type of gambling activity, while lottery draws and bingo games are located on the other end of the scale. Gambling addiction is an emotional problem; its symptoms, causes and treatments are similar to any other form of addiction.
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Developing a Circle of Care Gives You Superpowers By Cindy Wachsmuth
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ot everyone views themselves as a caregiver, but the truth of the matter is that if you are able to love others, you at some time in your life will find yourself in the role of caregiver. Perhaps it will be a friend calling for assistance when having car trouble or a child asking for a kiss after a fall. You may find yourself helping a spouse recovering from surgery or an aging relative run errands. However it is not until one finds themselves in the role full-time or providing personal hands-on care that they truly recognize that they are indeed a caregiver. Many times it is at this point that they find themselves feeling stressed because they have been single-handedly giving care, time and energy for an extended length of time without even realizing
it. That is why it is so important to include multiple hands and hearts in the caregiving of a loved one and to enlist this help as soon as possible. Once you recognize that you are, in fact, a caregiver the next step is to realize that you can’t do it alone. Let’s face it, none of us are Superwoman or Superman and as much as we hate to admit it, it is impossible to be good at everything all of the time. Therefore we must evaluate those things that we can do well for our loved one and those that
we cannot. Perhaps we are extremely patient when it comes to giving our loved one their medication, but are utterly confused when it comes time to complete the insurance forms that will pay for that medication. In this instance finding someone to help fill out those forms will save you a lot of time, effort and sanity. Therefore, your next step in the caregiving journey is to call upon friends and family for assistance. By circling your extended family you
can find out what their strengths are and how they can contribute to your loved ones care. Unfortunately, this step seems to be the hardest part of the caregiving journey, because in essence it entails you asking for help. As result it makes us feel that we have in some way failed our loved one. In truth, by asking for help, we are actually being Superhero’s. Remember even Batman had Robin. Our sidekicks simply assist us in providing the best for our loved one in their time of need. Setting up a circle of care is easy, takes very little time and most importantly it will help you provide the best care possible for your loved one. Cindy Wachsmuth is the director of community relations for Azura Memory Care, which offers a unique model of memory care services and programs for those suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s. Azura believes in the importance of transforming the culture of care through transformational programming and educational outreach. If you would like to learn more about these FREE educational programs for caregivers, professionals and the community, please contact Cindy at 715-491-0882 or via e-mail at cindy. wachsmuth@azuramemory.com.
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You Snooze, You Lose!
severity, from simple snoring, to Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome, to the potentially-fatal Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The health risks and implications associated with Sleep Disordered Breathing are extensive and varied. They include obesity, Cardiovascular Disease, hypertension, insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, stroke, and many others. While this seems like a daunting list, there is hope for those who suffer.
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or millions of Americans, shedding unwanted weight and making wellness commitments is a top priority in the New Year. If losing weight and improving your health is your New Year’s resolution as well, have you considered that if you snooze (properly), you may lose (weight)? Americans are sleep deprived! Research suggests that even a modest amount of sleep deprivation can increase appetite by altering your body chemistry. Let’s examine how getting a proper night’s sleep is essential in helping you reach your wellness goals.
Hormonal Effects on Sleep
Have you ever experienced a sleepless night followed by a day where you were hungry all the time and not able to be satisfied no matter what you ate? You may have been experiencing the effects of leptin and ghrelin. Ghrelin is produced in our gastrointestinal tract and stimulates appetite. Leptin is produced in fat cells and sends a signal to the brain when we are
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Deb, a registered nurse, recently exclaimed, “Where have you full. How is this related to sleep? as sleep apnea, but sleep problems been all my life?” Deb, having struggled with her weight for most Experts agree that when you don’t can also contribute to obesity. of her adult life recently lost over get enough sleep, it drives leptin Psychological manifestations 43 pounds. What did she do? She levels down, which means you of fatigue, sleep, and hunger received treatment from a local don’t feel as satisfied after you are similar, and as adults, we eat. Lack of sleep also causes sometimes confuse them. We tend dentist trained in Oral Appliance ghrelin levels to rise, which means to eat when we are actually sleepy Therapy for sleep apnea . Deb your appetite is stimulated, so you because we think fatigue is a sign had tried unsuccessfully to wear a CPAP in the past, and continued to want more food. The two acting of hunger. Others fight feelings go untreated until she discovered together can set the stage for of fatigue and sluggishness by Oral Appliance Therapy. “It’s like unwanted weight gain. relying on high sugar, calorie I had been asleep for twenty eight laden energy drinks and highly Eating and Sleep Apnea: years and suddenly woke up. I caffeinated beverages to stay The Connection have energy! I’m not tired all of awake. These extra calories and If a person is overweight and/ the time! I have my life back.” caffeine in excess contribute to a or suffering from sleep apnea, he It has long been accepted that vicious cycle of weight gain and or she may not be as motivated to the inability to fall asleep. weight loss helps sleep apnea exercise or to diet. When apnea symptoms, but now we know that Sleep Deprivation- Could managing our sleep apnea may leads to daytime sleepiness, it may be that much harder to begin it be Sleep Apnea? also help us to lose weight. or to sustain an exercise program, Sleep Disordered Breathing is Koala Center for Sleep Disorders, which has been shown to h e l the condition identified by labored 715-298-4454 p people begin to or maintain respiration during sleep that is www. KoalaSleepCenters.com/ weight loss. Not only does obesity caused by obstruction of the nasal Wausau contribute to sleep problems such and/or oral airway. It ranges in
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What’s Different About Chronic Pain and How to Deal with It By Dr. Louis Voigt Smith, PT, DPT, OCS, CredMDT
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s we approach 2015, many will make resolutions to exercise and be more active, lose weight, and adhere to healthier lifestyles. About one in five will be dealing with chronic pain which restricts their function and tolerance for exercise (Butler D, 2003 Explain Pain). Many in this population are confused, anxious, and discouraged; most don’t understand how acute pain and chronic pain differ, as well as how they need to be managed differently. First, consider the mind and the body aren’t exclusive; how we think can be a significant part of a chronic issue. For some, good mental health counseling and/or support groups (i.e. Al-Anon) can help in addressing thought-like viruses which lead to catastrophic thinking and can threaten and overwhelm the brain. It’s a stressful world, and distorted thinking certainly can make our lives unmanageable (Courage to Change, Al-Anon, 1992). To contrast, having knowledge about how and why our body produces pain can help reduce threats and actually be a pain liberator (Moseley L, 2003). Second, pain is a normal body expression in response to what our brain perceives is a threatening situation. The brain produces discomfort to protect and preserve us, as well as to promote healing behaviors with injury (Butler, 2003). Acute pain (i.e. after an ankle injury) involves localized pain and swelling around the damaged tissue; the body responds by sending inflammatory and immune cells to the area to clean
up the mess, deal with any bacteria, and repair injured tissue. The whole process is designed to get you back functioning as closely to normal as quickly as possible. Chronic pain usually involves more global discomfort (often with considerable weakness, tightness, and deconditioning) which has persisted more than three months and is not useful. The primary driver behind it no longer is tissue damage; it’s due to changes in neurological biology and heightened sensitivity as a result of abnormal brain processing; the nervous system is more ramped up and sensitized. For many it is a cycle of increased maladaptive fear, frustration, weakness and dysfunction often leading to disability. Third, it is often possible to break the cycle. Besides pain biology education, chronic pain and dysfunction can be greatly improved or eliminated
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with appropriate and consistent lifestyle and activity modification along with skilled physical therapy. As a general rule, treatment in chronic states needs to involve reducing threat (real or perceived) and progressing with graded activity and therapeutic neurological interventions. This requires the individual to be courageous, committed, and disciplined. Quick fix approaches often provide temporary if any relief. Next, consider David Butler’s general guidelines for recovery: 1) Get a medical physician workup to rule out any sinister pathology 2) Make sure you understand the risks versus the benefits of any medication and that the usage makes sense to you 3) Ask if your provider has any research articles which support their recommendations. 4) Avoid total dependence on any provider and set goals with them. A doctor of physical therapy focused on an active approach can be a great problem solver in getting you on the recovery road to moving more freely and functioning better. Often they must address multiple regions of pain, weakness and tightness. Finally, we are designed to move and our nervous system needs appropriate movement to stay healthy. Consider a resolution of improving freedom in how you move and function. It’s been said that freedom is not free; it comes with a cost and requires us to commit and effectively fight for it. In that spirit, Happy Free and Active New Year! Dr. Smith is the owner of Backsmith Advanced Physical Therapy LLC in Weston; please send any comments to backsmith2009@hotmail.com
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yoga helps. They just know that they feel more energy, sleep better and feel more even-tempered. And those changes in vitality and temperament can pave the path to change. It’s often best to start with one small change that you can sustain for at least 6 weeks before adding any more complexity to what you expect of yourself. Renew your commitment to yourself every day by taking a few minutes at the end of your practice to remember your goal or intention and how you are manifesting it through the day. As you work with that change and it becomes integrated into your routine, you’ll feel stronger for taking on another small step.
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• Breath practices improve physiological vitality (good digestion, better sleep, consistent energy through the day), stabilize emotions, and cultivate a clear and discerning mind. • Meditation provides the opportunity to witness and transform thought patterns that may sabotage healthy habits. • Intention-setting or renewing our commitment to ourselves on a daily basis strengthens will and helps us remember a goal that we are orienting toward. Starting a yoga practice may
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weaken a less-than-healthy habit or give you more energy to take on a new healthy habit such as exercising. People often have a hard time pinpointing exactly how
Mary Hilliker is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist and Certified Viniyoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist. She teaches group classes, individualized Yoga Therapy and yoga teacher training in Wausau, WI. You can contact her at mary@riverflowyoga.net or www. riverflowyoga.net.
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oga is a daily renewal, a practice of stopping, slowing down, breathing and moving consciously, witnessing thoughts, and setting or renewing intentions. This daily renewal might be just 5 minutes of conscious breathing, 10 minutes of meditation, or a 20 minute yoga posture practice that helps you prepare for or unwind from your day. Whatever you commit to practice will often have de-stressing effects that stay with you for 24 hours and help you strengthen will and change habits. Adopting a new healthy lifestyle habit or changing a less-thandesirable habit is not easy. The road to a new habit is often paved with forgotten promises, temporary setbacks and re-lapses. What does it take to strengthen will and make a change? We need good health in the form of energy and vitality. We need a fairly steady emotional state so that we’re not derailed by temporary dramas. We need a clear and discerning mind to recognize what helps us and what may hurt our attempts for change. And we need ways to link to our goals. Yoga has many tools to help. • Yoga postures (asanas) build physical vitality and extend the breath.
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