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Business & Finance
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Financial Management
Psychiatry
DS Dental, Dana Spano, MD.............................................2 Relievus.............................................................................3 Accent Aesthetics Medical & Laser Day Spa....................6 Quality Dermatology..........................................................8 Advanced Care Ob/Gyn Infertility..............................12, 13 Sood Center for Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery..................18 Go Feet: Dr. Stuart W. Honick.........................................26 Barbara Greenling, DNP..................................................28 Bella Derma Medi Spa.....................................................36 Morgan Medical Center of Integrative Medicine, PA.......38 Atlantic Medical Imaging.................................................39
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Elder Law
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Footwear
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Assisted Living
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Health & Wellness
Breathe Studio.................................................................15 Yoga Nine Mind/Body Studio....................................20, 21 Medical Weight Loss Center at South Jersey Life Management...................................................................30 Body in Balance Physical Therapy & Fitness Center......34 Curexa Pharmacy............................................................43 Lice Lifters.......................................................................46 Nina Radcliff, MD............................................................63
Interior Design
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Acupuncture
Sunshine Community Acupuncture.................................16
Beau Institute..................................................................17 Integrous Financial Strategies, Tracy Santoro.................19
Law
Russell & Marinucci.........................................................22 D’Amato Law Firm...........................................................25 EFC Law Practice......................................................44, 45
Fashion & Beauty
Seagrass Boutique..........................................................23 Barbara’s Boutique..........................................................27
Private Training Studio
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Chimneys & Fireplaces
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Private Investigator
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Commercial/Residential Cleaning
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Holistic Substance Abuse Treatment
Enlightened Solutions......................................................48 Women of Atlantic County........................50, 51
Theatre & Entertainment
Addiction Counseling & Recovery Center
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Memory Care Services
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Home Health Care
BAYADA Home Health Care............................................29 Recovery Centers of America.........................................30 Seashore Gardens Living Center....................................31
Cosmetic & Medical Tattooing
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Men’s Clothing
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Pets
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Fine Art Photography
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We discussed A.) Fraud and B.) Due Execution in the Atlantic County Woman September/October 2015 issue, Part 1 of 2. BYToday, NANCY RICE, ESQ., CELA weM. will continue in our discussion with C.) Testamentary Capacity and D.) Undue Influence.
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am often asked whether it is a good idea for elderly parents C.) Testmentary Capacity to transfer their home to their children. I always ask: “Why The test for determining testamentary capacity is rather permissive. Indeed, do you want to do this?” The most common reason is to the level of capacity needed to execute a Will is less than that required to enter protect theThe house in the event one ortheboth of who the parents need into a contract. key questions are whether person made the Will (called the “Testator”) understood: nursing home care. First, I want to emphasize that there is no easy answer to this question The nature and extent of the property subject of the Will; in other words, without full asset andplanned income as well theWill. health whatknowing assets the the Testator had and to picture, leave under his orasher status of the parents. If I have all that information, the answer can be easy The (for“natural me!) objects of his or her bounty,” that is, who are the Testator’s I summarize below some gothem into anything the decision next of kin (whether or notofhethe or factors, she wantswhich to leave underof the Will, the to transfer know who are).and, if so, what is the best whether it isTestator a goodneeds idea to thethey home way to go about it. The effect of the Will; that Will would The dispose property Five-Year Look Back fortheMedicaid. firstofissue withfollowing death. transferring the house is that, under New Jersey Medicaid rules, if a parent transfers assets to a child/ren or even to a trust within five (5) The relation of each of these factors to the other. years of applying for Medicaid, the transfer will cause a penalty, which does not begin until the Medicaid application is made!! The length of the Notably,period the lawdepends presumesupon that all sound and competent penalty theTestators value ofaretheof house. Thus, any transfer mind when a Will is executed (assuming he/she was at least 18 years age and of the residence must be made well in advance of the parents’ofneed for hasnursing not beenhome declared by a court to be legally incapacitated). To overcome the care (which, of course, cannot be accurately predicted). presumption of capacity, the contestant must prove lack of testamentary capac My main concern about transferring a house to children to become ity at the time the Will was executed, by clear and convincing evidence. It is eligible for Medicaid is that there are many exceptions in the Medicaid important to know that it is not enough to show that the Testator was addicted to you the residence. if both are living, the house to rules drugs relating or alcohol; must prove First, that the personparents was under the influence of is exempt as long as one of them is living in the residence. Second, a substance at the time of the execution of the Will. Nor is it sufficient to show transfers without penalty may made to a as “caregiver or acapacthat the Testator was forgetful at thebe time, so long he or shechild” had some disabled child. Thus, I do not reflexively recommend transfer of a house ity to manage his or her business affairs. from a married couple to children, especially if one of the parents is likely to needInfluence a nursing home level of care within the next few years. D.) Undue Undue Capital Gains secondasissue withoftransferring is the influence hasTax. beenAdefined any type exertion thatthe canhouse prevent loss of a potentially significant capital gains tax advantage. The capital the Testator from following his/her free will. This can include physical, mentax rate is 15% federal and 5-8% percentorfor Jersey tal,gains or moral exertion. Mere suggestions, persuasions theNew exertion of (capital some gain is treated as ordinary income). This tax is paid on the difference influence is not enough to invalidate a Will. Ordinarily, the challenger has the
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enjoyed a special or “confidential relationship” with the Testator, and there are “suspicious circumstances” surrounding the execution of the Will, the burden of proof will shift to the defender of the Will. A “confidential relationship” can be found where there is some special trust between the Testator and a beneficiary under the Will and where the nature of that special relationship creates some type of reliance or dependency. At times, a special or confidential relationship has been found to exist between a Testator and: an adult child; other relative; a healthcare provider; a neighbor; an attorney; or an accountant. Notably, while a confidential relationship naturally exists between a husband and wife, the presumption of undue influence will not generally arise even when the Testator’s children are disinherited. As to the “suspicious circumstances” component of an undue influence Will contest, the evidence on this issue can be “slight.” Suspicious circumstances have been found where a beneficiary of the Will engaged his attorney to prepare the Testator’s Will and where a nursing home patient was removed from the facility by the beneficiary of a Will that was signed a few days later. If you believe that a Will should be challenged because it was not executed
between whatityou fordidn’t something and whatnumber you receive when you properly (i.e., was paid forged, have the correct of witnesses, etc.) or sell it. If the parents have owned the house for a long period time,the because the deceased was not competent when he/she signed it or of because this substantial. However, the should parentshire sellathe houseattorney, during Willtax wascan the be product of undue influence,if you seasoned who has significant experience in this area of law. Do not delay with your their lifetime(s), they have an exemption from this tax in the amountdeciof sion to engage an experienced attorney because the law allows a narrow $250,000 for each parent, assuming they owned and livedonly in the house window of time during whichfor a caveat and/or a Will as their principal residence at least two (2) outcontest of themay five be (5)filed. years before the sale and other requirements are met. This exemption can be Nancy Rice answer your and concerns! lost, however, if thecan parents give the housequestions to a child/ren, as the house is not the principal residence of the child/ren. If the house is not sold during lifetime but is sold following the death of the surviving parent, the child/ren will pay a capital gains tax because the house was gifted to them, and not inherited. If a residence (capital asset) is inherited, the “cost basis” for the child/ren becomes the value of the house at the date of death (instead of what the parents actually paid for the house). This is called “step-up in basis.” Usually, this means a zero tax if the house is sold within a year or so after the parent’s death.
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Skin Cancer: COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS REGULAR SUNSCREEN USE PREVENTS VITAMIN D ABSORPTION
Vitamin D, which is produced in the skin after sun exposure, is known to improve bone health and reduce the risk of certain cancers. Getting an adequate amount of vitamin D is dependent on these three tactics: 1) eating foods that contain vitamin D, 2) taking a vitamin D supplement, and 3) getting a small amount of sun exposure. The fact is that large epidemiologic studies reflecting real life conditions prove clearly that sunscreen use does not cause vitamin D deficiencies. Adequate vitamin D can be obtained safely and cheaply through food and dietary supplements without the risks associated with overexposure to UV radiation. If you are concerned about your vitamin D levels, speak with your doctor. SUNSCREEN IS UNSAFE AND CAUSES SKIN CANCER
Over the years, a few controversies have developed regarding the safety of sunscreen. The safety of sunscreens has been studied in labs and on live subjects by reputable research scientists for many years. The results of these studies provide overwhelming evidence that sunscreens are safe and effective. No current published data has demonstrated adverse health effects on humans from the regular use of sunscreen. IT IS SAFE TO USE TANNING BEDS AS LONG AS YOU USE SUNSCREEN
Indoor tanning, with or without sunscreen, exposes you to intense UV rays, increasing your risk of melanoma and other skin cancers.
BIOPSY OF SUSPICIOUS MOLES WILL CAUSE SKIN CANCER
One of the myths about skin cancer is that a biopsy will stir up the skin cancer or melanoma cells and cause them to infiltrate the body. No evidence indicates that this will happen. “BASE” SUNTAN IN THE BEGINNING OF SUMMER OR BEFORE VACATION IS OKAY
Have you ever visited a tanning salon to get a “base tan” before your beach vacation? If so, you’ve fallen victim to one of the most prevalent myths about skin cancer: that tanning before sun exposure prevents skin from burning. This common misconception, along with a host of other myths about skin cancer, could have deadly results: Rates of melanoma—the most dangerous type of skin cancer—are rising, particularly among young women. SKIN CANCER ONLY OCCURS ON SUN-EXPOSED AREAS
Any skin cancer—nonmelanoma skin cancer or melanoma—can arise on any area of the body, regardless of whether or not a sunburn occurred in that location. Skin cancer can develop on any part of your body. That includes places where you’re less likely to notice something new or suspicious—like your genitals, the palms of your hands, the soles of your feet, between your fingers or toes, and underneath your nails. SKIN CANCER IS EASY TO SPOT BECAUSE OF ABNORMAL BORDERS OR DARK COLOR
Skin cancer can look like a pimple, wart, cyst, freckle, or bruise and can be very small. Diagnosing possible skin cancers can be confusing, so show your skin healthcare professional anything suspicious.
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Groundbreaking New Technolog Groundbreaking New Technology for Laser Tattoo Removal Shore Vascular & Vein Center / Aesthetic Laser Center announces enlighten™, the newest, most complete solution available anywhere for laser tattoo removal. enlighten™ is the most advanced
laser system available for safe and effective tattoo removal. It is the world’s first laser system to combine both picosecond and nanosecond technology with dual wavelength lasers. This allows individualized treatment of all colors of ink and skin types for the fastest, most complete laser tattoo removal ever available.
The “Pico” Difference
Lasers remove tattoos by delivering high energy over a very short period of time to break up ink. Inks of different types, colors and depth can provide significant challenges to remove. It has been shown that shorter duration pulses are more effective in completely removing tattoos than longer duration pulses. Our new enlighten™ laser can deliver energy at picosecond intervals. A picosecond is one trillionth of a second. This is one thousand times shorter than prior lasers for tattoo removal. Picosecond, sometimes referred to as “pico,” lasers have been shown to remove tattoos more completely and with fewer treatments, than with lasers used in the past.
Flexibility
Picosecond lasers are the newest, most advanced tattoo removal technology available. Our enlighten™ laser combines this “pico” technology with the flexibility of both 1064nm and 532nm dual wavelength lasers. Never before has this combination of power and versatility been available. This now allows for the treatment of all color tattoos and skin types, even the traditionally very difficult ones, with a single device. This provides effective results in approximately half the number of treatments of prior lasers.
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People often ask how long it will take to remove their tattoo, and will it be able to be removed completely. Laser tattoo removal typically takes multiple treatments. That is because tattoo ink is deposited deep into the skin and multiple treatments are needed to reach all of the ink and break it up completely. In addition, tattoos of various sizes, colors and ages may respond differently to treatment. Some colors are more difficult to clear completely than others. Therefore, it is impossible to know in the very beginning how many treatments will ultimately be needed or how completely it will be removed. However, our new enlighten™ picosecond laser has been shown to be faster and more effective than the prior lasers used for tattoo removal. In fact, many people can expect to obtain excellent results in half the number of treatments, or less, than with prior lasers. Our doctor can give you a good idea of the number of treatments that will be needed after your tattoo is examined.
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Due to change in circumstances, relationships and other factors, some people desire to have their tattoos changed. We can remove parts of tattoos, while leaving other parts intact, to allow for tattoo changes.
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Jeffrey S. Gosin, MD, FACS Dr. Jeffrey Gosin has dedicated his career to the treatment of individuals with vascular and vein diseases. He is Board Certified in both Surgery and Vascular Surgery. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Jefferson Medical College. He completed his General Surgery residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital where he was Chief Surgical Resident. After his residency, he remained at Robert Wood Johnson and completed an accredited fellowship in Vascular Surgery, where he received extensive training in traditional open vascular surgery and minimally invasive procedures, performed medical research, and had numerous papers published in scientific journals. Dr. Gosin has a special interest in minimally invasive techniques and new medical technology and constantly strives to provide the most advanced state-of-the-art therapies to his patients. He was the first surgeon in his region to perform a stent graft repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a treatment that is now the standard for most patients. He is a leader in minimally invasive vascular and vein treatments. Other physicians have travelled to his center to learn these techniques.
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Virginia S., Billing Specialist Virginia is our billing specialist. She has been with us since 2002. Prior to joining our group, she worked in the billing department of a large cardiology group outside of Philadelphia. She will be able to handle any questions that may arise regarding payment of your claims after they are submitted to your health insurance company. She will work as your advocate to be sure that all claims are processed properly by your health insurance carrier. She is available throughout the work day to answer any questions that you may have regarding a bill or health insurance. Karen K., Clinical Manager Karen is our clinical manager and has been with us since 1998. She is responsible for overseeing all of the clinical aspects of the practice, including scheduling, insurance authorization and assisting the doctor. She is a health insurance specialist and will work with your insurance provider to obtain appropriate coverage for your treatment. Karen has lived at the Jersey Shore since she was 20 years old. She and her husband have 3 children and recently had their first grandchild. Karen is always available throughout the day to help address any concerns that you may have about any aspect of your care.
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Cindy P., Receptionist Cindy is one of our receptionists. She joined Shore Vascular & Vein Center in 2016. She has extensive experience in the medical profession, loves working with patients, and prides herself in providing personalized service to everyone who comes to our office. She is an Ocean City native and has two children. In her spare time, Cindy enjoys many of the outdoor activities that the Shore has to offer, such as kayaking, biking, and walking.
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Shore Vascular & Vein Center Maria N., Receptionist Maria, one of our receptionists, has been with Shore Vascular & Vein Center since 2009. She grew up in Atlantic City. After a long career in the casino industry, she changed her focus to the medical field and has been providing excellent assistance to patients since that time. Maria is fluent in both English and Spanish and is able to assist our Spanish-speaking patients in understanding all aspects of their care. When she is not working, Maria enjoys spending time with her two children and four grandchildren.
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Denise “Dee” T., Nurse Dee is a nurse who has been with Shore Vascular & Vein Center since 2013. She has more than 40 years’ experiences in the medical field, first in New York prior to moving to the Jersey Shore. Dee considers herself “a humanitarian and a patient advocate.” She states, “I believe we have to humble ourselves, and the way you do that is by serving other people!” That commitment is obvious in her kind and compassionate day-to-day interaction with our
Joanna A., Medical Assistant Joanna has been a medical assistant with Shore Vascular & Vein Center since 2014. She began her career with our group as an extern while she was still in school. After graduation, she was offered a position in our office and has been with us ever since that time. Joanna enjoys working as a medical assistant and helping other people. Being fluent in both English and Spanish, she finds it particularly rewarding to help our Spanish-speaking patients better understand their condition and treatments. When not working, Joanna enjoys spending time with her family and her two dogs. Joanne H., RN, RVT Joanne has been with our group since 1995 and has had a long and illustrious career in healthcare. Joanne began her career as a critical care nurse. Then in 1985, along with Dr. Stephen Gosin, the founder of our original surgical practice, she helped develop the first noninvasive vascular laboratory in the region. She is a true pioneer and expert in vascular ultrasound. Joanne was the director of the Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory at Shore Medical Center from 1985-
2009. During that time, she also performed vascular ultrasound tests in our office. She retired from Shore in 2009, but she has remained active in our office vascular lab since that time. Joanne was instrumental in developing the policies, procedures, and technical qualifications for our office-based noninvasive vascular laboratory to achieve and maintain its accreditation through the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. Joanne is constantly complimented not only on her skills as a vascular technologist, but also on her bedside manner and compassion with our patients. Arunas S., RVT, RPVI Arunas has been our noninvasive vascular ultrasound technologist since 2002. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree after graduating from the Medical Faculty of Vilnius University in Lithuania in 1988. Arunas had been practicing medicine for nine years in the field of invasive cardiology before moving with his wife and two children to the United States in 1997. Here he started a new career in noninvasive vascular imaging and technology after graduating from the College of Health Professions at Thomas Jefferson University in 2001. Arunas has also worked at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a highly skilled vascular technologist who maintains the standards required of our lab’s IAC Accreditation. Cheryl G., APN Cheryl is our nurse practitioner. She earned her Master’s Degree from New York University in 1997. She joined Shore Vascular & Vein Center in 2014. Prior to joining our practice she had experience in oncology, infectious disease and in cardiology. Cheryl’s primary focus is working with our aesthetic laser patients. While all of the laser procedures are performed by our physician, Dr. Gosin, Cheryl is very knowledgeable in all aspects of laser treatments and works closely with those patients. She assists patients with their pre- and post-procedural care and helps prepare them for their treatment. In her free time, Cheryl enjoys gardening, volunteer work, reading, and spending time with her family. Lori S., Business Manager (not pictured) Lori is our Business Manager. She handles the insurance billing and daily office accounting. She joined Shore Vascular & Vein Center in April 2017 after working many years in Cardiology. She grew up at the shore and enjoys relaxing at the beach, baking, and spending time outdoors with her family and her dogs.
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Now the Practice of Yoga Begins…Are Dhyana: Absolute Focus You Ready? Written by Laurie Greene, PhD, ERYT, Owner Atha Yoganushasanam (yoga sutras 1.1) “Now the practice of yoga begins” The first sentence of the bible of classical yoga is this. Atha, which often Written Laurie PhD, ERYT500 opens important by Sanskrit texts,Greene, means “now” and has the connotation of auspicious beginnings…like saying “behold!”: it acts at as an imperative— Owner, Yoga Nine, Ship Bottom, LBIonce & Ventnor “wake up,” we are beginning—and as a “blessing” for those who are ready to begin. It insinuates that we are finally ready to get real, and “to discover the The of yoga, whether be of our essence of ourtechniques existence in the core of our own heart and atthey the center being” (Freeman). Itwith signalsstillness our ability to in the present moment (“now!”). practiced orbemovement, are meant Anushasanam refers to a systematic, scientific teaching; a teaching which is only to to produce a state ofwho keen awareness, offered a qualified student—one is ready to fully commit.commonly
“Every little gesture of the hand, every Mudra has a deep meaning – the entire philosophy life is contained is about being acutely aware of physical of sensations, sensations in these They convey a whole history of God’s which gestures. are always present but rarely experienced without the focus of dhyana. self-manifestation in the universe.”
Try this exercise. Close–your eyes, and without using yourSaraswati Paramahamsa Omkarananda hands, try to breathe into your right nostril only and out the left only. As you attempt to accomplish this “impossible” task, note Mudras play a very important role in Taoist alchemy, Buddhist meditation, that you begin to narrow your focus to the sensation of your yoga, and Indian classical dance and theater. The word mudra stems from known as meditation (dhyana). To arrive this breath entering andwhich exiting your“bliss.” nostrils. to power connect Yoga is a very varied practice. There are many different styles, at diverse the Sanskrit root mud, means This You hints try at the of the practices, and distinct lineages, but there is also an underlying web of similarity “muscles” in gestures your nose withdeep yourfeeling mind’s desire. Youand become beautiful to evoke in the observer joy in the meditation state, the practitioner must remove the these that joins these different approaches. An Indian folktale tells of a man who is practitioner. Theof word mudra also denotes “seal”going in yoga and is out, employed acutely aware the sensation of breath in and a to distraction of sensory input, narrow their digging a well. He begins by digging down fiveand feet and when there is no focus water, explain the process of sealing and strengthening the body’s vital energies. In sensation of which you were previously unaware. he isto discouraged by his hard work, and he climbs out of the hole, moves a few classical Indian dance, mudras are used to express the vast array of human that of a single, absolute point (eka grata). This yards away and begins digging again, only to be met by disappointment again the of focus and and“exercising again. This goes onofand on,muscles” and he never finds water, but laborsattention endlessly. Most traditions of yoga inspire us to engage in deep self-exploration. is called dhyana, the least mentioned sixthThey of ask the us to stick with it, work hard, and dig deeper and deeper. What we tend to do eight of ashtanga yoga in our lives islimbs leave a practice (any practice) just aspractice. it becomes challenging. We jump from regimen to regimen, diet to diet, relationship to relationship, career to career. In yogaisweanareessential asked to part stick to so process that through the body and breath Dhyana ofit,the of seated meditation, we can investigate deep and subtlewith feelings, responses, and relation to since if the mind is busy distractions, it isreflexes unableinto observe the conditioned mind. We do this by slowing everything down and observing from a place of detachment. It is also the foundation of a it closely with fresh eyes. We try to look past the rapid evaluations of our mindfulminds. moving meditation, sincebeing one’spresent, abilityhere, to focus allow conditioned Atha is therefore about in thewill moment.
emotion and experience; to communicate deep feelings and tell intricate stories. the Thisyoga “practice,” imperfectly or not at In tradition whether mudras areaccomplished used for spiritual concentration, healing, all, is exemplary the energetic quietingpractices. of the mind, through a removing obstacles, of anddhyana, other subtle
simple technique breath Please come andofjoin us at awareness. Yoga Nine for a deeper exploration of the “now.”
We will always offer challenging, guided practice to every student as we dig deeper into experience. Come dig time is now! Whatever your practice, bedeeper…the it still or moving, make sure that it
is “yoga,” that it is a practice that furthers the connection of the mind and body through focus, concentration, and self-awareness.
them to “feel” more precisely, and more fully occupy and observe The diverse styles of yoga accomplish this focus and concentration in theirways. bodies from a place of non-attachment. Either practice different Some study texts and philosophy (jnana), some engage in
chanting and other forms of devotion to a higher cause (bhakti), some engage in good works (karma), and still others look to the movement of energies in the body to create deep experience (hatha). The body in hatha yoga is seen as an arena for metaphysical experience. It is manipulated through body postures, bandhas (locks),Edward and mudras Clark: (body & hand gestures), which the The future ofenhance vinyasa, January channeling of energy and therefore experience. These practices are ancient and are found inRetreats many Eastern to artistic traditions. Indianinclassical theaterand and Cuba in Costa Rica March dance make use of postures and mudras to feel and express emotion and create transformation in the performers and the audience. Mudras in particular help to focus the gross body energy through delicate and precise movements of the hands. We are familiar with “anjali,” the mudra of prayer, which focuses our bodies on our vital energy and the essential energy of others, but there are many mudras with many intentions.
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Divorces And Snowflakes:
No Two Are Ever The Same By Marla Marinucci, Esq.
W
hen I meet with a potential client for the first time about a divorce, I am often asked the same question after they tell me a little bit about their situation: “What will the judge do?” Understandably, clients are hoping for exact answers but in the bizarro world of family law, where every single case has a different set of facts, there are very few black-and-white answers, and many shades of gray. A seasoned family law attorney will be able to assess your case and render an opinion as to a fair resolution of the matter. However, if you are in search of definitive black-and-white answers to your questions as it relates to divorce and custody, it is unlikely any practitioner will advise with certainty what those answers. This is because every case is different and even the smallest factual nuance can change the outcome of a particular issue The first thing I tell a potential client who asks me that proverbial question is that 99% of divorce cases in New Jersey settle, which means that there are very few divorce trials. After alerting the client that the possibility of their divorce going to trial is less than one percent, I like to share with them an analogy that I coined myself that I find helps them understand just why there are so many shades of gray. That is, that divorces are much like snowflakes in that no two are ever the same. This last thought is so very important for divorcing couples that it bears repeating here:
Divorces are like snowflakes: no two are ever the same.
So when a potential divorce client says something like, “My friend just got divorced and her lawyer got her so much child support…” as graciously as I can, I immediately inform this potential client how every case is very fact-sensitive and how two cases that may appear quite similar can have completely different outcomes. I will then share with this person some words of wisdom that I always share with my clients and which go hand in hand with the snowflake analogy:
Do not listen to your friends’ advice when it comes to your divorce.
While they may have your best interests at heart, with very few exceptions, the “advice” being proffered often leads to unrealistic expectations. For example, if your friend tells you that they got everything in the divorce, or to the contrary, that they got nothing, chances are, that is not the case. Hypothetical: Your friend tells you that their lawyer is the greatest bulldog/barracuda/goes-for-thejugular lawyer of all time because your friend got to keep the house in the divorce. More likely than not, your friend failed to mention that in exchange for the house, they waived their interest in their ex-spouse’s pension, which was actually worth more than the house. In other words, it is a balancing act when it comes to dividing assets and liabilities. New Jersey is an equitable distribution state with an emphasis on the term “equitable.” For the most part, though not necessarily always, this means that marital assets will be divided fifty-fifty. So when your friend brags about keeping the house, keep in mind that the spouse on the other end of that divorce retained an asset, such as a pension, that was worth about the same as the house. While no two divorces are ever the same, there are, of course, some glaring similarities that are present in every case, such as acrimony and hostility. An unfortunate similarity that is often found in cases involving custody disputes is the practice of one or both parents using the children as pawns in the divorce. Quite often it is in the form of either bribing the children with toys or candy in order to win their affection in an attempt to alienate the other parent. My final and most important words of wisdom for purposes of this article are:
Do not use your children as pawns in your divorce.
While I am not a mental health expert, I have seen this time and time again and it only leads to disaster. Your children are undoubtedly your most prized possessions, not pieces in a game of chess.
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Yikes, I have diabetes! Now what?
How will diabetes affect my life and my family? What will I have to do? Will I have to take insulin? There are so many questions. Where should I begin? Written By Barbara Greenling, DNP, MSN, APN-C
First things first. Take a deep breath. Your healthcare team is ready for you.
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that affects individuals across the life span. It involves the hormone insulin. Insulin is the key that converts the food you eat to the body’s energy. Diabetes is classified three ways: Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes. In Type 1 diabetes, your body does not make insulin due to beta cell destruction. In Type 2 diabetes, there is a progressive insulin defect. Your pancreas makes insulin, but your body is resistant to it. When your body does not recognize insulin, your blood sugar rises. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy. Elevated blood sugar during pregnancy can harm your unborn child. Symptoms associated with diabetes include excessive thirst, excessive urination, and excessive eating. When your body lacks insulin, as in Type 1 diabetes, or is resistant to insulin, as in Type 2 diabetes, your body sends out signals. Excess thirst, known as polydipsia, is feeling thirsty even after drinking. Excess urination, known as polyuria, is passing more than five liters of urine a day. Excess eating, known as polyphagia, is in response to your cells craving energy. Other symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, blurred vision, and frequent yeast infections. Individuals may also complain of weight loss, nausea, and slow-healing wounds. Insulin is the key that allows food you eat to be converted to fuel needed for bodily functions. As you can see, insulin is vital for many of your body’s functions. How do you know that the diagnosis of diabetes is real? Diabetes is diagnosed by measuring serum blood sugars. Blood sugars are flexible numbers with normal values of 69 to 99 mg/dL. Any elevation in this number is a signal that your body does not have enough insulin or does not utilize the insulin available. When your fasting blood sugar is greater than 126 mg/dL on two separate occasions, a diagnosis of diabetes is made. A 2-hour-after-eating (post-prandial) plasma glucose level greater than 200 mg/dL also confirms the diagnosis of diabetes. Finally, a random plasma glucose greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL also confirms the diagnosis of diabetes. All of these tests are simple blood tests that your healthcare clinician can order. The measurement of average blood glucose is the A1C. It measures the daily average blood sugar two hours after a meal based on a statistical formula. Normal ranges are 4.5 to 5.6%. An A1C greater than 6.5% also confirms diabetes. This measurement will
guide your treatment of diabetes. As an individual with diabetes, you can and should expect that an A1C will be obtained every three to four months. The goal for A1C is 6.5% or less. This goal will be determined based on your unique needs and health. The next step in your care will be an individualized treatment plan. Your treatment plan includes multiple steps. These steps include medications, physical activity, sensible eating, and self-monitoring. The key to success in your treatment is diabetes selfmanagement education. With knowledge, you have the power to take control. There are many ways to treat diabetes. Medications, both oral and injectable, are available. Insulin is not a punishment; it is what your body needs. The type of medications depends on your A1C. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE, 2015) has created a clinical practice guideline outlining an algorithm for medication selections. Lifestyle modification is the number one treatment option for prevention and control of diabetes. Based on the value of the A1C, the guidelines provide a clinical medication treatment plan. If your A1C is less than 7.5%, clinical practice guidelines recommend one drug therapy. If A1C is greater than 7.5%, recommendations are for two medications. If A1C is greater than 9.0%, recommendations are for adding insulin. Individuals with diabetes also need to control their cholesterol levels and blood pressure. LDL-C, also known as bad cholesterol, needs to be less 70 mg/dL. Medications to control cholesterol are statins. The goal for blood pressure is systolic pressure, the top number, less than 130 and diastolic, the bottom number, less than 80. Therapeutic lifestyle changes including weight loss, physical activity, and sensible eating remain the hallmarks for treatment of elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, and elevated blood sugar. Strategies for improving diabetes care are multifaceted. They include optimizing clinician and team behaviors, supporting individual behavior change, and changing the system of care. Diabetes care is patient-centered. A comprehensive diabetes treatment plan includes diabetes self-management education, nutrition, physical activity, smoking cessation, barriers to care, immunization, and management of co-morbidities. Having diabetes is not the problem; having uncontrolled blood sugars is the problem.
Call 609.625.9146 for information or an appointment. Source: https://www.diabeteshealth.com/ten-reasons-to-test-your-blood-sugar/
About the Practitioner Barbara was born in Trenton, eventually settling in Atlantic County in 2005 while working on her medical degrees. Many years of diverse experience working in the medical field as she continued her education finally culminated in a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in 2013. She joined Reliance Medical Group in 2014 and now has her own practice in Egg Harbor Township, an accomplishment of which she takes immense pride. She is affiliated with Shore Medical Center. Barbara takes special interest in her community, with a practice focused on family, veterans and the trans-gender population. She personally has volunteered in the Wounded Warrior project since 2009, and donates her time and resources to the American Cancer Society and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Dr. Greenling also takes great pride in the level of care her office provides. It is a safe-haven office with a friendly and easy-going staff. They take all insurances, including Tri-Care for veterans. When Barbara is not practicing medicine, she enjoys golfing, gardening, entertaining and spending time with her family.
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Caring for Your Loved One During the Holidays By Maryann Prudhomme, RN Director, Bayada Home Health Care Due to medical advances, people with chronic illnesses are living longer and there are more family caregivers than ever. According to a survey from the National Alliance for Caregiving in collaboration with AARP, more than 43.5 million “unpaid caregivers” in the US take care of a loved one. It can be stressful if you are a caregiver for an aging parent, and during the holiday season in particular, you need to take care of yourself in order to take care of your family. Physical and psychological stressors as an adult child caregiver are created by a number of factors, such as financial strains, limited time alone, and guilt. The added pressures of the holidays, like traveling, preparing meals, buying gifts, and organizing events, can multiply for caregivers and make this time of year something to dread, rather than something to celebrate. This season is for families to gather together and enjoy each other’s company; your responsibilities as a caregiver should not be so overwhelming that they overshadow these festivities. It’s important for families to take time to renew themselves—even when it may seem impossible during the gift wrapping, cooking, and shopping. If during this time it would only add more stress to ask family members to assist you in your caregiving duties, then hiring a home health care company may be ideal. Home health caregivers, such as nurses and home health aides, can give you time to rejuvenate you and your family’s spirits for the holidays and help you care for your loved one as effectively and safely as possible. Asking for help and taking time for yourself is a sign of strength in a caregiver. Home health care is a source of respite care, which can be as simple as having a home health care companion come into your home and spend several hours with your loved one while you go holiday shopping. Other times, respite care can include an aide who can:
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If your parent does not live with you, but lives in a senior living community or their own home, home health care can still be beneficial. A home health aide can escort your parent to holiday get-togethers and other functions, such as church and shopping trips, which ensures that your parent will be able to celebrate the holidays to the fullest with you. As the holidays swiftly approach, remember that you will never eliminate stress totally from your life. Realizing you have options when it comes to caring for your loved one can help you gain more control over the situation. Using this knowledge and these resources, you can have fun and enjoy this holiday season as a family.
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Seashore Gardens Living Center Home is Where the Heart Is There’s something special about biting into a freshly baked brownie— all warm and fudgy and delicious. Brownies, especially homemade ones, often summon happy memories of family time, sitting around the kitchen table with tall glasses of milk. And all that chocolate is the best! It’s a treasured memory of home. It’s the same for our residents. Even though they’ve long given up their own kitchens, they enjoy sharing their favorite recipes and creating delicious treats in our Cooking and Baking Club. The freshly baked cookies, cupcakes, and yes, brownies, create the aroma of home—their Home. Our Cooking and Baking Club is one of the ways we are able to #GiveHome to our residents and Make Dreams Come True. As one of our residents put it, “I never thought I’d be doing this again. It feels wonderful.” There are many ways that we work to enrich elder lives. Music is magic for the elderly and residents regularly enjoy concerts, sing-alongs and therapeutic drum circles. Art and art therapy encourage residents to express their creativity in individual and collaborative projects. The It’s Never 2 Late ComputerTM uses touch screen technology to allow residents to listen to music, travel, Skype and enlarge their world. This Thanksgiving, we’ll be utilizing the It’s Never 2 Late ComputerTM in a very special way. We’re arranging Skype sessions for our residents so that they may “visit” with their families who live out of the area. This way, we can all be together to celebrate and give thanks. I invite you to join us in our #GiveHome campaign, to support the family Skype sessions, the Cooking and Baking Club, or the other activities that enrich elder lives. Visit http://seashoregardens.org/dreams/ to see how you can make a difference.
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Happy Fall To All! Fall is my favorite time of the year. Cool temps, holidays, fall foliage. But... Mother Nature’s pesky parasites are still with us. Continue your pet’s flea and tick and heartworm medications until at least first frost! Fall is also big-time allergy season for animals, so if your pet is itching, chewing, licking or shaking the ears excessively, those are the signs of allergy which need treatment. Here at Newkirk Family Veterinarians, we treat many pets with a combination of nutrition, herbs, fatty acids, and homeopathy to help control allergies, sometimes without drugs! We also have the new biological FDA-approved therapy called Cytopoint, which works with the pet’s immune system more naturally than drugs do. As many of you know, I had the great opportunity to visit Africa this summer and interact closely with gorillas (Uganda), lion repopulation efforts (Zimbabwe), elephant rehabilitation and release (Botswana), and to be in the ocean in a cage as great white sharks came by. All of these experiences were so amazing and help to remind us all of the wonderful animals out in the world. There are many photos posted on Facebook.com/newkirkfamilyvets, so please have a look. If you have a special interest in one of these species, all of these conservation places need money to support their efforts, and I have all the information you need if you wish to contribute. All of these species are endangered, some critically, and your help is needed, so please email me c/o Newkirkfamilyvets@yahoo.com if you’d like more information. Thank you all for your support in voting for us in the Best of the Press. Once again we are a winner, and we take pride in your trust. Here are several of my favorite photos!
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WHAT IS YOUR CHOLESTEROL NUMBER? Roberta Foss-Morgan, D.O. completed post-baccalaureate training in Pre-Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. After which, she received her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her internship and residency in Family Medicine was completed at the Virtua Health System. Dr. Morgan was Board Certified in 1995. In 2005, Dr. Morgan authored her first book, What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Weight Loss. Further training in European Endocrinology, Mesotherapy, Medical Weight Loss, and Intravenous Therapies has required extensive travel throughout the US and Europe. Dr. Morgan has appeared on CNN, Ch 3 KYW, Fox News and numerous other live TV and radio shows. She is a frequently requested lecturer to physicians and patients.
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ith every new patient I order a complete laboratory workup including internal medicine, nutritional, and panoramic hormonal laboratory studies. On the second visit, we review the laboratory results and decide which direction to take to reverse their medical woes. There is usually a tremendous amount of information to discuss. What no longer surprises me is the quintessential question nearly every patient asks as he/she leans over my desk and anxiously asks, “What is my cholesterol?” Television advertisements for cholesterol-lowering medication have seduced most to think they will not have a heart attack if they have low cholesterol. Yes, cholesterol is one small part of the puzzle in determining your risk of having coronary artery disease, but there are so many more studies to add to your cholesterol results to determine your chances of medical demise. So I tell my patient that their cholesterol is 200, and their next question is, “Should I take a statin [cholesterol-lowering medication]? My other doctors want me to take a statin.” The simple answer to whether or not you should take a statin is “maybe.” The medically correct question is, “Should I take a statin to decrease the inflammation in my arteries, to decrease the formation of plaque, to decrease the chance that a clot will form, which may break off and cause a cardiac event, to decrease the stickiness of my platelets?” The answer is still maybe. We need many more laboratory results. Of particular importance is a DNA test called SLCO1B1 that tells me if you are in the 60% of patients I will not harm if I prescribe a statin. If you are in the 40% of poor statin transporters, you are more likely to develop myopathy (muscle cell death and consequential muscle pain), elevated liver enzymes, and elevated blood sugar. You can still be placed on a statin, just a very low dose, and Harvard cardiologists suggest perhaps taking the lowest dose of certain statin medications two or three times a week. According to Drs. Bale and Doneen, who wrote Beat the Heart Attack Gene, women should not take Lipitor. Many patients come to me on a statin medication and have very low cholesterol levels. First of all, the regular lipid profile laboratory study only gives you the raw numbers; namely, total cholesterol, LDL (the bad kind of cholesterol), HDL (the good kind of cholesterol), and the cholesterol ratio. You need a different, more sophisticated test for cholesterol that tells you if you have the fat, puffy kinds of LDL particles or HDL particles --- or the small, dense kinds of LDL and HDL particles. The fat, puffy particles are good. The small, dense particles are bad. You need to know that your cholesterol should not get too low because cholesterol is the precursor to the hundreds of hormones that are declining with natural aging. Read Grain Brain
by Dr. David Perlmutter, renowned neurologist and integrative physician, who explains that to prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s you must have enough cholesterol for optimal brain function. In 2014 the American Heart Association advised that ALL physicians, not just cardiologists, do genetic and genomic testing. To date, no patient has come to me with their genetic results to determine their risk of coronary artery disease (heart attack), stroke, dementia, or Alzheimer’s. So I’m going to tell you what a complete laboratory workup looks like to prevent illness. Also, please know that just because you think you have the heart disease gene --- genetics is your gun, environment is your trigger. To turn on your supposed heart disease gene requires many maladaptive health behaviors. If your goal is to prevent the chronic degenerative diseases of aging, and you realize that you must participate in your care with the help of your physician, consider getting the following tests: 1) genetic tests such as Apo E, MTHFR, SLCO1B1; 2) inflammation markers such as fibrinogen, hsCRP, Lp-PLA2, MPO; 3) blood sugar tests such as adiponectin, HbA1C, insulin; 4) liver, kidney, muscle tests: creatine kinase, homocysteine, NT-proBNP, vitamin D, CoQ10; 5) hormones: DHEA-S, E2, FSH, LH, progesterone, SHBG, free and total testosterone, TSH, DHT, free T3, reverse T3, cortisol; 6) and, of course, a comprehensive lipid panel; 7) self-care, including measuring your waist/hip ratio, monitoring your blood sugar and your blood pressure, measuring your pounds of fat; 8) taking a judicious supplement program suggested by someone highly qualified in nutritional biochemistry; 9) learning how to eat…and what to eat. Then we put all this information together and create an individualized treatment plan outlining which supplements to take, a personalized exercise program, which medications to prescribe, change, or discontinue, which bioidentical hormones to replace in physiologic doses, and finally stress management. Psychiatry is quite excited that they finally have a quantifiable test for anxiety and depression --- namely measuring inflammatory markers. So number 10 is the most difficult part of your health program --- because constantly speaking darkness, worrying about your very stressful life, and anxiety and depression all cause inflammation, which enhances your chances of having a coronary event and/or some form of dementia. Published medical studies revealing the qualities of healthy centenarians tell us that centenarians are lean, still chop wood, move a lot, are in the upper quartile of most hormonal levels, sleep well, and have a sense of joy --- even in our complex world. So whether or not you shall live to be very old, being healthy is a little more complicated than having low cholesterol.
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Atlantic Medical Imaging Offers Low Dose CT Lung Screening
LOW DOSE CT LUNG SCREENING AVAILABLE AT ALL AMI OFFICES Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI) offers low dose CT lung screenings, a breakthrough new tool in the fight against lung cancer. Today, 85% of patients diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States will die from it within five years. With over 160,000 deaths per year, lung cancer has become the number one cancer killer in America, claiming more lives than breast, colon, and prostate cancer combined. AMI is working to alter those statistics with early detection. Low dose CT lung screenings of high-risk patients can detect lung cancers in their earliest stage, when up to 92% can be cured. “Early detection of cancer improves patient outcomes and saves lives,” says Dr. David Levi, President and CEO of AMI. “A low dose CT scan offers more hope for the early detection of lung cancer than we’ve ever had.” In the National Lung Screening Trial, the National Cancer Institute concluded that annual CT screenings in high risk individuals resulted in a 20 percent reduction in mortality compared with conventional x-ray screening. Since November 2011, AMI has screened over 3,000 patients. All patients screened meet the criteria set forth by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and the American College of Radiology (ACR).
AMI DESIGNATED AS LUNG SCREENING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE “We are very proud to have been named a Screening Center of Excellence by the Lung Cancer Alliance,” added Dr. Levi. “It’s an important designation that underscores AMI’s commitment to high quality, responsible lung cancer screening.”
According to the Lung Cancer Alliance, designated Screening Centers of Excellence are committed to providing clear information based on current evidence about who is a candidate for lung cancer screening. Additionally, they are committed to complying with comprehensive standards based on best practices developed by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) for controlling screening quality, radiation dose and diagnostic procedures within an experienced, multidisciplinary clinical setting. AMI is one of a select few imaging practices nationwide to offer this state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging. CT lung screening is a noninvasive procedure that uses low-dose x-rays to screen the lungs for cancer in just 10 seconds. The CT scan is a painless procedure in which a special computerized tomography imaging machine rotates rapidly around the body, taking more than 100 pictures in sequence.
WHO SHOULD BE SCREENED FOR LUNG CANCER? The low dose CT lung screening is intended for patients age 55-80* who have smoked at least one pack of cigarettes a day for 30 years or more or at least two packs of cigarettes a day for 15 years. The screening is performed by subspecialty-trained radiologists, and is available at the AMI office locations in Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth and Ocean counties. Participants will need to obtain a referral from their healthcare provider. To schedule an appointment, please CALL (609) 677-XRAY (9729) or online at ami.opendr.com. *Age may vary based on insurance line.
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pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts….(DSM 5)” Such traits include workcoholism, inability to throw out objects that are worn out and worthless despite not having any sentimental value. The literature regarding genetics and OCD seems to point to chromosomal aberrations that can occur in a cluster with three other genetic disorders, those being Bipolar Disorder, ADHD and addiction to anything. Theoretically, there are two chromosomes that are next to each other, (we have 23 pairs of chromosomes containing all of our genetic material). Each of the two consecutive chromosomes have a pair of loci, a circumscribed region that contains specific genetic material that may have an alteration in the coding that may manifest certain disorders, like the tetrad of OCD, BD, ADHD and addictions. Some scientists think there is a problem with certain pathways or
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neurotransmitters in the brain that create a link between judgment and planning with areas of the brain that filter messages involving body movements (webmd. com/mental-health/obsessive-compulsive disorder). In addition, there is evidence that OCD may be inherited due to a biological vulnerability that enables it to pass from parents to children. Research also indicates that there is a “higher rate of OCD among first-degree relatives of adults with the disorder.” Environmental factors associated with OCD as triggers or exacerbations include situational factors such as physical or sexual abuse, disruptive changes in lifestyle, and relationships. Disorders that occur simultaneously with OCD make it harder to discern as a diagnosis, therefore making it difficult to treat. OCT can be a learned disorder that is compensatory to an array of other disorders likely seen with it. These include eating disorders, substance abuse, personality disorders, attention deficit disorder, anxiety, depression and PTSD; for instance, someone with ADHD may be more prone to procrastination, forgetfulness, poor time management, poor organizational skills and follow through. Such a person may manage these problematic things by putting sticky notes all over as reminders, setting alarms, triple check parking, or whether they turned off the stove, coffeepot, etc. It should be stated that just because an individual exhibits these types of behaviors does not mean they have OCD. Some behaviors such as these are traits a person may develop for good reason. Maybe there was an incident where the stove was left on and caused a fire, or a burglary because the door was not locked causing that person to check the door lock frequently. Hence something can
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The Ritualistic Journey of the Mind occur in a person’s life that makes them more cautious than another person may be about the same thing. But overall, since OCD manifests as a neurobiological and emotional disorder, it is considered psychiatric in presentation and treatment. Hoarding is common among people with OCD. It is a very troublesome compulsive behavior that is about collecting things that may have little to no value, but keeping them anyway. Hoarding can be very dangerous, especially if it results in piles and stacks of things that result in an unhealthy environment. In some cases, cleanliness suffers or special concerns may be present because the clutter blocks entrances and/or exists. Hoarding animals or dangerous chemicals can be hazardous to the individual and public. Hoarding can be a symptom of disorders previously mentioned such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and others. They may also present with “skin picking or tic disorders.” The emotional load from OCD can range from annoyance to devastation. The severity of the dysfunction is directly proportional to the emotional pain levels. Frustration, guilt, low self-esteem and worth, embarrassment, depression, even hopeless, helpless states can compound the problem greatly.
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There are two main modalities for treating OCD that have proven to be most effective. These consist of drug therapy and behavior therapy. Treatment has to begin with the appropriate diagnosis in order to achieve the correct plan of care. Screening scales for OCD, i.e. the Yale-Brown OCD scale, can be helpful in corroborating the clinical impressions regarding the presence of OCD.
to attain some level of relief. Behavior therapy consists of a person being incrementally “exposed to the objects or situations that cause them problems.” From there they are requested to delay the associated ritual and over time, with the gradual decrease in ritualistic behavior, may be able to show at least a reduction in the behavior. Since OCD is not subject to having an effective response to traditional treatment, it is important to be patient. Many times augmentation is required, which is the addition of other modalities in order to achieve a combination of therapies that are most beneficial to the patient. There is still much to be learned from ongoing studies relative to OCD. It is a multi-dimensional and a very individualized problem. OCD can be elusive to treatment so it takes time, patience, and perseverance. Only a well trained and experienced mental health professional should diagnose and treat this vexing disease.
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Examples of drugs used in the treatment are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), i.e. higher dose Prozac (Fluvoxamine), or Luvox (Fluvoxetine). An older class of drug considered to be effective is the “tricyclic” antidepressant, clomipramine; it is the generic name for Anafranil. This medication, made available in the US in 1990, showed that approximately 60% of patients were helped though it generally takes several weeks to be notably effective. It will not cure the OCD problem, but can assist people to better manage their lives. Anafranil also has several side effects as evidenced by almost all persons who took the medication with seizures being the most serious. These medications, or others are best determined and prescribed according to your physician and are not intended to be prescriptive within this article. Behavior therapy helps individuals to manage the manifestations of the anxiety caused by OCD; specifically in helping to reduce the obsessive, ritualistic behaviors. Interrupting these obsessive-compulsive behaviors can be very unappealing to many who experience them. After “Here to Listen & Here to Help” all, the compulsive behaviors are strongly linked to the need to control • Specializing in Adult & Adolescent Psychiatry the individual’s persistently obsessive thoughts. It’s scary to think of • 60 Minute Sessions • Variety of Effective Talking Therapies letting go. Nonetheless, many will attempt to rise to the challenge
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Law Ehsan F Chowdhry, ESQ is the owner of EFC LAW PRACTICE, LLC, a law firm exclusively dedicated to White Collar | Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law and Municipal Court / Traffic Offenses. He is licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Ehsan is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Criminal Trial Advocate. He has also been designated by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy as a “Master Advocate.” His experience includes a state judicial clerkship in Ocean County with the retired Assignment Judge commencing in the Criminal Part. He was also an Assistant Prosecutor in the Atlantic and Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office collectively for ten (10) years. He attended Rutgers College of Rutgers the State University of New Jersey, earned his J.D. from Widener University School of Law and his LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree in Trial Advocacy from Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law.
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s we stand here in 2017, finances become ever so important in an extremely competitive job market. We are in a technologically advanced society where people can learn about you and your background with the stroke of a computer key. Depending on the agency that is conducting the criminal background check, whether private or public, a wealth of information about you can be yielded. Having a conviction in New Jersey for a crime, offense or otherwise can possibly jeopardize securing a job if you have been involved with the state criminal justice system. Not only can a conviction affect your ability to secure a livelihood, it may need to be disclosed and can affect college applications, graduate school applications, professional licensing requirements, relationships, court proceedings, military entrance, certain jobs requiring a background clearance, housing and insurance. The law regarding expungements is highly technical and therefore you need an experienced criminal attorney to obtain an expungement. An expungement is legally defined as “the extraction and isolation of all records on file within any court, detention or correctional facility, law enforcement or criminal justice agency concerning a person’s detection, apprehension, arrest, detention, trial or disposition of an offense within the criminal justice system.” N.J.S. 2C:52-1a. Expungements apply to juveniles and adults. Our legislature has recognized the role of an expungement. Life experiences and observation suggest that a multitude of reasons exist why a person has landed in the criminal justice system – marital issues, health problems, mental health issues, drug dependency, financial failure, death of loved ones or simply a product of circumstance. Recognizing these unfortunate yet real problems, New Jersey criminal law states in pertinent part that regarding expungements “the primary objective of providing relief to the reformed offender who has led a life of rectitude and disassociated himself with unlawful activity.” N.J.S. 2C:52-32. Not all crimes and offenses are subject to an expungement. For example, motor vehicle offenses for which a person was arrested or convicted are generally not subject to an expungement. See N.J.S. 2C:52-28. A person seeking an expungement application should know that New Jersey requires certain time passage before one is even eligible to apply. In some cases, depending on the facts and circumstances of the individual, it may be a waiting period of ten (10) years, five (5) years, three (3) years, six (6) months or immediately.
Particularly significant are expungements applications that can be filed immediately. The Governor signed a fairly new law to be effective April 18, 2016. See N.J.S. 2C:52-6a et seq. However, many experienced attorneys and persons involved in the state criminal justice system are not aware of it and how it can help their clients. This new law allows for an expungement application to be filed immediately if a person’s charges were dismissed or resulted in an acquittal, with certain exceptions. To illustrate, we recently helped an individual in Essex County. We were successfully able to get his indictable charge downgraded to a simple assault. Thereafter, we got the simple assault charge dismissed. I prepared all of the necessary paperwork and provided it to the judge to transfer over for expungement purposes. There was no waiting period and this process helps clients who are looking for immediate filing and an expeditious expungement of same. The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has provided a criminal directive and legal form to be utilized in these instances. The law on expungements, like many laws, can and often does change from moment to moment. Likewise, the judicial interpretations dictate the roadmap in this technical area. Depending on what you were convicted of, the time frame, what your criminal records are before and after, and a list of other crucial factors determines if you will be afforded an opportunity for a clean slate. When it comes to your life and your livelihood, you need an experienced attorney who will tend to your best interests. Famous novelist Marcel Proust sums it up – “There is no man … however wise, who has not at some period in his youth said things, or lived a life, the memory of which is so unpleasant to him that he would gladly expunge it.”
For more information or to schedule a FREE CONSULTATION, call 732-508-5172. A Limited Liability Company • White Collar & Criminal Defense www.efclawpractice.com • Ehsan F Chowdhry, ESQ, • efclawpractice@gmail.com 3600 NJ Route 66, Suite 150, Neptune, NJ 07753 • Tel (732) 508-5172 • Mobile (732) 552-7882
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A Passion for the Law: Meet Attorney Ehsan F. Chowdhry When hiring an attorney it is critical to find someone aggressive, persistent, and willing to go the distance to win a favorable outcome for your case. That is exactly what Ehsan F. Chowdhry of the EFC Law Practice brings to the table. His extensive background and time spent as a clerk with the New Jersey Superior Court, Law Division, Criminal Part gave him invaluable experience. While there, he observed a multitude of attorneys in court and noticed which arguments the judges found persuasive in criminal matters. He adds, “I was able to work very closely with the judges to learn how the inner workings of the judicial branch function directly in the criminal law setting.” Whether it’s a a traffic matter all the way up to a first degree crime, this is an attorney who fights for his clients with an unmatched tenacity and passion. A licensed attorney for over 12 years, Ehsan has earned many awards and honors for his competence and abilities. ACW: Tell us about your educational background. Ehsan: I grew up here in Ocean County and graduated with various honors from Toms River High School North. I attended Rutgers College, the State University of New Jersey. I went on to Widener University School of Law and earned my Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. It was in law school where I discovered my passion for trial advocacy. To improve my skill set in speech and trial advocacy, I went to school after obtaining my J.D. degree at Temple University James E Beasley School of Law. While there I completed my Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) in Trial Advocacy while I was working and attending school full-time. ACW: What kind of honors did you receive while there? Ehsan: I was on the Trial Advocacy Honor Society and was awarded the Most Promising Civil Litigator Award in my graduating class. I was also semi-finalist for the Hugh B. Pearce Trial Advocacy competition and given the Excellence in Litigation Award from the Center for Forensic Economic Studies. I attained Dean’s List and was the President of the Minority Law Students Association. ACW: What attracted you to the field of criminal law? Ehsan: While in law school I took many courses related to criminal law. Some required by the institution, and others were elective classes. I took Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Advanced Criminal Procedure, Juvenile Law, Pennsylvania Criminal Law Practice, Advanced Trial Methods, Federal Rules of Evidence, Constitutional Law, and some introduction to White Collar Crime. I excelled in these classes and found them to be both interesting and challenging, as issues of criminal law concern life-altering events. Criminal law is a topic that everyone can relate to as we are constantly
seeing it on the news and social media from various trials, arrests, and day-to-day crimes being committed. ACW: What is the most rewarding aspect of your profession? Ehsan: When a client seeks the advice of an attorney, it is usually for a problem. However, when in need of a criminal defense attorney it is more serious because a person’s life and liberty are in jeopardy. My role is to provide sound advice and the best possible outcome based on the current law and facts of their case. While this is challenging, it is also highly rewarding. When clients come to us, they could be facing imprisonment, serious fines, loss of a driver’s license or potential future job, separation from family, and a multitude of other hardships. To be able to help ease their pain and obtain a favorable result is very gratifying knowing that my set of skills and experience brought forth peace and alleviated their fears. ACW: What are the most common issues you see in your profession? Ehsan: It really varies, though rarely have I seen pure criminality. People land themselves in the state criminal justice system for a myriad of reasons resulting from drug and alcohol issues, mental health issues, marital problems, financial troubles, and most often lapses in judgment. Fortunately, in New Jersey there are options we can help them with. Drug offenders can partake in drug court rehabilitation if eligible. The one time mistake making individual may be afforded a diversion program of Pre Trial Intervention (PTI) and we are seeing a rise in an effort to assist individuals with mental health issues. For lower level offenses, jail time can potentially be removed in lieu of probation with strict conditions such as anger management, community service, and or a host of other things deemed necessary by the court. Additionally, if a person has already been convicted and has led a law-abiding life, we can provide expungement of a criminal record services if eligible. ACW: What are a few of your current honors? • Professional Lawyer of the Year Award, 2015 • Certified by the NJ Supreme Court as a Criminal Trial Attorney • Only 1 of 5 attorneys in NJ Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Criminal Trial Advocate • Designated a Master Advocate by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy • New Leader of the Bar Recipient, 40 under 40 • Ten Leader of the Bar Award • National Trial Lawyers Award.
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Reducing Winter Wandering Six out of 10 people who have Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia will wander. However, during the winter season when temperatures dip, the days become shorter and homes are filled with more friends and family than usual celebrating the holidays, wandering episodes increase. “All those different people in the home of someone who has dementia can be disorienting and frightening for them,” explained Mary Beth Lewis, programs and services coordinator at the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter Atlantic County Branch Office. “Even if every visitor to the house is a member of the family, they might be a stranger to the person with Alzheimer’s, who won’t recognize them and might even think they are in someone else’s house.” This can cause someone who is scared and confused to want to “go home” during a big family gathering like Thanksgiving and slip out of the house without anyone noticing. “There are a few signs that caregivers can look for ahead of time that could indicate whether their loved ones with dementia are at risk for wandering,” said Lewis. Caregivers should watch to see if they: • Return from a regular walk or drive later than usual. • Try to fulfill former obligations that are no longer a part of daily life, such as going to work. • Try to “go home” even when at home. • Are restless, pace or make repetitive movements. • Have difficulty locating familiar places like the bathroom, bedroom or dining room. • Check the whereabouts of familiar people. • Act as if they’re doing a hobby or chore – going through the motions, but nothing is actually getting done. • Feel lost in a new or changed environment.
About the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Delaware Valley Chapter, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the local arm of the national nonprofit organization, with several Regional Branch Offices that serve 18 counties in South Jersey, Southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware, providing programs and services to more than 294,000 individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. The chapter’s Atlantic County Branch Office is located at 25 Dolphin Avenue, Building D, Ground Floor, Northfield, NJ 08225.
More information about the Chapter and the disease, is available at alz.org/delval or its 24/7 Helpline, 800.272.3900
During the busy winter holiday season caregivers can help make things less stressful for not only themselves, but those who are coping with dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association suggests caregivers: • Adjust others family members’ expectations. • Involve the person with Alzheimer’s with your activities. • Adapt gift-giving and receiving. • Try to be flexible. • Reach out for help. As many as 85,000 South Jersey residents are living with Alzheimer’s or a related disorder, including more than 11,000 people in Atlantic County. The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter provides programs and services for them and their families, such as, support groups, Early-Stage initiatives, consumer education and more. “We can also help families that have experienced either wandering or fear it might happen, with enrolling their loved one in Medic Alert and Safe Return,” said Lewis. “It’s a twenty-four hour nationwide emergency response service that provides help to people with Alzheimer’s or a related disorder who have wandered or have a medical emergency.” The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter operates a free, 24/7 Helpline. Anyone who has questions about MedicAlert®+Safe Return®, dementia, chapter programs and services or needs help finding other resources may call 800.272.3900 for assistance in more than 160 languages. Information is also available online at alz.org/delval.
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Tracy Fiedler Santoro, CFA, CDFA, AWMA, Integrous Financial Strategies
Tracy Fiedler Santoro has been in the financial services industry for 25 years. She has worked for several financial institutions including Janney Montgomery Scott, Ernst & Young and Goldman Sachs. In 2015, she moved her practice, Integrous Financial Strategies to Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, a leading full service company. Tracy takes a holistic approach getting to know her clients and then helping them define and prioritize their goals. She provides her clients with the highest level of service through on-going communication, personalized attention and expert advice. Her areas of expertise include financial guidance, retirement solutions, estate and divorce planning, insurance and education savings. Tracy also specializes in investment strategies designed specifically for women. She received her bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College where she majored in Economics and Business with a concentration in Accounting. She also holds her CFA, CPA, AWMA & CDFA as well as Series 3, 7, 63 and 65 licenses. Tracy is a proponent of community involvement. She is a board member of The Margate Board of Education, AtlantiCare, The Boy’s & Girl’s Club of Atlantic City and Greater Atlantic City Charities. She resides in Margate, NJ, with her husband, their two children and two dogs.
For more information, call 609-822-6000, email TracySantoro@IntegrousFS.com. or visit www.integrousfinancialstrategies.com. Photo by Donna Andrews Photography
Nancy Rice, Esquire, CELA, Rice Elder Law Nancy Rice is an Elder Law and Estate attorney with two offices in New Jersey: Linwood and Cherry Hill. She has been practicing law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for over 30 years and is passionate about helping clients with any legal needs they might have. Her firm, Rice Elder Law, focuses on Wills, Trusts, Estates, and planning in the event of disability. Nancy is particularly passionate about providing a welcoming atmosphere in her firm- one that is both friendly and professional. Nancy was born and raised in Pennsauken, NJ and currently resides in Somers Point. Her son, Sean, is a Wealth Management Advisor at Garden State Trust Company and her daughter, Meghan, is a student at Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law. Nancy’s favorite hobby is boating in the spring and summer on her boat, Crabe Diem. Additionally, Nancy loves to travel and cook for her friends and family.
For more information, please call 609-398-3447, or visit www.RiceElderLaw.com and take a look at our videos. Photo by Donna Andrews Photography
Tiffany Katsiff, Aesthetician, Sood Center for Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery
Tiffany Katsiff is thrilled to be a part of the team at Sood Center for Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery as their aesthetician. She agrees with Dr. Sood’s philosophy that the patient always comes first. In fact, her favorite part of her job is the close relationships she develops with her clients. After her family owned business, Ocean Pharmacy in Ocean City, was sold she used the opportunity to pursue her interest and go back to school for aesthetics at Jolie Beauty Academy. Since graduating in 2012 she has worked in both a salon and in the medical field. Tiffany has a passion for skin care, anti-aging and overall healthy living and does her best to practice what she preaches! She helps educate and evaluate her clients’ needs and expectations with customized relaxing and rejuvenating treatments to help them look and feel their best. Tiffany lives in Beesleys Point with her husband Brett and two Ocean City high schoolers, Michael a freshman, and Natalie a junior.
For more information about Tiffany Katsiff, call 609-342-2053 or visit www.SoodCenter.com. Photo by Donna Andrews Photography
Karen Buck, Executive Vice President of Commercial, Retail and Payment Operations at TD Bank
As Executive Vice President of Commercial, Retail and Payment Operations at TD Bank, Karen Buck is committed to working closely with her team of employees to evaluate new technologies and transform the way customers manage their financial affairs. When she was growing up in Hilltown, Pennsylvania, Karen was surrounded by strong, supportive women who always encouraged her to never stop learning and never stop growing. Today, she cultivates the power of women in positions of leadership by spearheading the Women in Leadership Golf Outing program at TD. What started out as a one-day group lesson and networking event has turned into monthly summer outings. When Karen is not in the office or on the golf course, she enjoys running, hiking and traveling with her family. Her husband of 24 years, Scott and their three children support Karen’s passion for helping families of sick children, which she accomplishes as an active board member for Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey. Depending on the season, you can find Karen cheering on any one of her favorite Philadelphia sports teams each weekend.
For more information, call 856-966-4663 or visit www.ronaldhouse-snj.org.
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Maryann Prudhomme, RN, CSA, BAYADA Home Health Care Maryann Prudhomme, RN, CSA, received her nursing degree at St. Agnes Hospital in Philadelphia and a degree in Health Care Administration from St. Joseph’s College, Windham, ME. In 2003, Maryann became the director of BAYADA Home Health Care, a national home care agency serving adults in Atlantic and Cape May counties. There, she drew on her extensive nursing and management experience to help ensure that BAYADA is the home care provider of choice to meet the needs of the area’s aging population. She is a certified senior advisor, providing much-needed education to seniors and their families. Maryann also completed her Master of Science in Aging Service and is a certified senior care manager with a certificate in geriatric care management. Maryann currently lives in Ocean City, NJ and likes to provide individual and community education about long-term care resources. To schedule a community education program, or learn more about home care, contact Maryann at 609-926-4600, or mprudhomme@bayada.com. Photo by Donna Andrews Photography
Joy Russomano, R.D., Dietitian, Seashore Gardens Living Center Joy Russomano loves cooking with seasonal ingredients, eating out, entertaining and socializing around food. She brings that passion, along with an expertise in medical nutrition, to SGLC. With dual bachelor degrees in food science & nutrition and marketing from Drexel University, Joy is well equipped to assist residents with smart food choices. She goes above and beyond to honor their food preferences, counseling them on best choices but allowing them to deviate for quality of life. She’s expert in creating healthy versions of favorite dishes. Joy also works with recreation to create events around food, such as cooking demonstrations and baking competitions. Joy grew up in Margate and attended Atlantic City High School. When she’s not working, she enjoys going to the beach and watching the Food Network. She resides in Galloway with her husband, Sal and son, Michael.
For more information, call 609-404-4848 or visit www.seashoregardens.org. Photo by Donna Andrews Photography
Leah Schwartz, Owner/Instructor of Breathe Studio, Barre and Pilates Leah’s journey started with her love for barre. She connected with the fluidity of the movements and how her body felt. Pilates was a natural progression. The more the she practiced, the more she desired to perfect her skills. In 2013 Leah began her training and certifications in Barre, and in 2016 she completed her reformer certification from Balance Body. Through out her education she has collaborated with mentors of varying practices that have diversified her technique and knowledge, and molded her abilities as an instructor. As any instructor will tell you, it takes a few tries before you find where you belong. After working for multiple gyms and studios, gaining as much experience and knowledge as she could, Leah began working at Breathe Studio for Marlena Baylinson. Little did she know when she accepted this once a week class, Breathe would become her forever home. In March of 2016, Marlena gave Leah an unimaginable offer, the chance to continue and grow the program she had started. With great gratitude, Leah accepted and became the owner of Breathe. Taking over Breathe has been a fulfilling experience for Leah. She is excited with each opportunity to learn, grow and encourage her Breathe Studio family to reach their goals just as she has. Photo by Tracy Harman Photography
For more information, call 609-666-4567 or visit www.breathebarreandpilates.com.
Rebecca Kolas, Certified Lice Technician and Owner, Lice Lifters of Ocean County
Rebecca Kolas is both a Certified Lice Technician and Owner of Lice Lifters of Ocean County in Toms River, which opened in August 2016 and serves Ocean, Monmouth and Atlantic Counties as the premier lice removal company. Since that time she has opened a second location, Lice Lifters Central Jersey in Hamilton which serves Mercer, Middlesex, and Burlington Counties. Rebecca was introduced to the Lice Lifters franchise when her two youngest children contracted lice. Trying over the counter and prescription medication, she was unable to conquer lice, which have become resistant to the harmful pesticides, chemicals and toxins contained in those products. Rebecca was then introduced to Lice Lifters as a customer and found that it was the only treatment that was successful, as well as safe and natural. A true believer of the Lice Lifters franchise and its product, Rebecca knew she wanted to deliver this service to the people of the Jersey Shore and to help others afflicted with unwanted head lice. She truly understands the needs and fears of her customers, having been a customer herself, and takes the time to educate and calm others during the stress of dealing with lice. Rebecca resides in Ocean County with her husband and five children. She has a strong passion for helping others, as she was a staff attorney for the nonprofit Ocean-Monmouth Legal Services until the company’s dissolution in 2014. Since that time she still engages in the part-time practice of law, but now devotes the majority of her time to her family and helping others at Lice Lifters.
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Historic Dennisville Christmas House Tour Saturday, December 16, 2017 • 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Sponsored by the Dennisville Historic Home Owners Association, Inc., [501 (c)(3)]
The 28th Historic Dennisville Christmas House Tour is our premier fund raising event. On the 3rd Saturday of December a minimum of 8 beautifully decorated 18th and 19th century historic homes, as well as several public buildings and 2 churches, are open to the public. Please think about starting your holiday season with a festive glimpse of history in Dennisville at Christmas time!
Tickets are $15.00 and will be sold at the Dennisville Post Office, 24 Hall Ave. in Dennisville the day of the tour beginning at 3:30 pm. Advance ticket sales will be available online at www.dhhoa.org beginning October 1, 2017. Dennis Township Middle School Student Government students will serve as greeters to distribute programs and get tour goers started on their way. Houses open at 4:00 pm. The Post Office will be open for stamp sales as well. Soup and sandwich supper at the South Dennis Trinity United Methodist Church beginning at 3:00 pm until food runs out ($8.00 adults, $3.50 children under 12). Refreshments and comfort stations at the Dennisville United Methodist Church Social Hall, the Dennis Volunteer Fire Company and the Dennis Township Old School House Museum. The Middletones Carolers (Middle Township High School a cappella vocal quartet) will perform through the village in period costume. Alice Belanger McGuigan’s illustrated “Historic Dennisville: A Walking Tour” will be available for sale at the ticket center. Dennis Volunteer Fire Company will be open with new and antique equipment on display. Light refreshments will also be available there. The Dennis Township Old School House Museum will be open to visitors. You might want to take a quick look tonight and make arrangements to return for a more in depth visit at a later date.
For further information visit www.dhhoa.org or contact Jack Connolly at (609) 861-1338 or at Dennisvillechristmashousetour@verizon.net.
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The Crandall House is comprised of two main sections, both with timber framing, gable roofs that run parallel to the facade and large interior wall fireplaces. The front enclosed porch shelters a brick well. Each and every room is lavishly decorated with mid century reminders of Christmases past: blow mold figures, painted and glass C9’s and C7’s, plastic table ornaments and festive cardboard decorations. Having never been on the Dennisville House Tour, the house had its inaugural opening during the 2016 tour and was very well received. Keep your coat on as there is no heat in the house!
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Adopt Your New Best Friend Today The incredible bond between people and their pets and the many benefits that pets bring to our lives is a celebration of how positively animals can influence our lives. Pets not only provide their owners with companionship, but also with several health benefits. They may help lower blood pressure, heart rate and cholesterol levels and ease tension, anxiety and depression. When people come in contact with animals they tend to experience a general feeling of peace and wellbeing and are perceived as being more happy and healthy. Pet ownership increases the opportunity for exercise and socialization with other pet owners. The therapeutic value of animals for individuals in hospitals and nursing homes has also been documented. Children learn to be more nurturing and compassionate adults by being raised among animals. Taking guardianship of an animal that has been abandoned is a wonderful and fulfilling experience rewarded by unconditional love and companionship. Animal shelters and rescue groups appreciate the public’s support, as do the many pets that are fortunate to find forever homes. Kathy Kelsey Manager
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Copper is a smart 2 year old male who realizes opportunities for fun and adventure should never be overlooked.Â
Martha is a divine 1 year old female who believes that living should be about the artful , the practical and the beautiful.
Dawson is a sincere 4 month old male who is looking for a genuine person to share his love with.
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Pepe is an optimistic 3 year old male who has learned to embrace the uncertainty of life and make happiness a goal.
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Koa is a 6 year old male that loves to be outside and to go on long walks and then relax indoors on his comfy bed.
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Interested in Sponsoring a Pet? Help a furry friend find a forever home! Anyone can sponsor a pet! It’s only $25 for a two-month pet sponsorship. Makes a great gift! CONTACT: Lauren Shover, staff@thecountywoman.com The Atlantic County Animal Shelter 240 Old Turnpike Rd., Pleasantville, NJ 08232 • 609-485-2345
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“The Miracle Dog” Pets
“Unconditional Love” If you’ve ever had a pet, you have a pretty good idea how much they love you and get excited when you come home and how sad they are when you leave. Those are the lucky ones. Not all animals are so lucky to have someone love them. The animals at the Funny Farm Rescue are the exceptions. They have thousands Written by Matt Reeves of people each year who come to visit and give them the love they need. Most animals come to the farm from very difficult situations. Many were disabled, abused, injured, or The Funny Farm Rescue has captured unwanted. Some people simply didn’t make arrangements for their pets afterthe they were called a “Bailey chair,” named after another gone and the animals hadhearts nowhereof to people go. How scary that mustthe be for these sweet all around world. The animalsdog with the same condition. His food must be blended into a doggie milkshake and he holds that gave their owners so much love. stories of hope, perseverance, and dedication One example is a nameless little black and white baby goat with a broken leg. At lesshis own bowl while he eats. Gravity helps get the nothing inspirational. than a month old, he was are injured and wasshort in a lotof of pain. His future was dark. Through food a into his stomach. Each animalofhas story. Farm Like humans, some out faceabout series of miracles, Laurie Zaleski, the Founder theaFunny Rescue, found This last month, for reasons no one can explain, Chucky’s stomach abruptly this little goat’s situation and didn’t waste time rescuing him.comprehend. It’s challenges that any others simply cannot moved into his esophagus, which is a rare condition, and he was rushed into surgery We made a custom splint stabilize histogether leg because he couldn’t on it at all. Heat University of Penn. His chances of survival were less than 5%. With the prayers whentowe all come where miraclesstand happen. to the his most mouthpowerful while hethings lay in we a new made just for needed food and water brought One of canwarm all dobed is send of millions of people around the world and the work of an amazing medical staff, he him. Farley the Farm Manager, a 1-year-old Australian Shepard, took him under his wing thoughts and prayers for others when survived. He doesn’t sit around depressed. He just wanted to get back and gave him a lot of love and theyattention. face things that one day, we to his job and play frisbee! He did just that! The little goat was black and white and looked so much like a cow that he earned the could all face ourselves. Animals are subject to the same challenges Chucky received handmade “get-well” cards from children. name “Cowboy.” Over the next few days, and visits to many veterinarians, Zaleski took and health issues that we all face. Donations from all over the world came from people who fell in love to him to the University of Pennsylvania, where they had the best equipment. Several thousands Chuck isofa German Shepard hassave thehis “Director with him because they wanted to help pay for his $10,000 hospital, dollars were spent known trying to leg fromofpossible nerve damage and Security” at the Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary in Mays amputation. surgery, and follow-up bills. They wanted to help in any way they Landing, Heinwatches over sure they HeNJ. lived the house so all he 500+ could animals be caredto forbeproperly and received much could. aresocialization safe and happy. He hasanimals a medical called “megawith other and condition people. And because of this interaction, he has no idea he’s a goat, When you come to the farm and see Chucky get into his chair esophagus,” which means his esophagus is too big and wide to he thinks he’s a dog! himself and sit up and eat and his mother tells his story, you can’t Seven months not onlyHis has condition Cowboy’s leg healed, hasdoctors capturedhave the hearts of believe people it’s all over push food down into later, his stomach. is the worsthethat real. Tears come to your eyes when you realize the love that saved this the globe!! He makes everyoneever laugh into everything! He iswould now known seenand andgets surgery at any expense not be as the “Donations amazing animal. He still has mega-esophagus and will always have to eat sitting Inspector.” When visitors come and donate food for the animals, they barely have time to get out of effective. up, but he’s alive and happy and has a good life. One of Laurie’s famous quotes is, their cars when they discover Cowboy is already insideLaurie their car! Chuck’s ‘mother,’ Zaleski, founded the alive and happy so nothing else matters!” He has a wonderful, lovable, sweet personality willago stopand at nothing make you“Chucky laugh andis has Funny Farm Rescue 18and years has 500+torescue an unlimited supply of kisses! Everyone is his friend! Somehow he knows what was done for No himmatter and hewhat we face, we are not alone. No matter what our differences are, animals. She works a full-time job outside of the we are all the same. We help each other. Life is precious and it is fragile. People can appreciates his life now. farmcomes to helpfrom payan foranimal the animals’ food andbutmedical accomplish great things when we come The unconditional love that is astounding, the unconditional love that comes from an animal thattogether. care. She drops everything several times a day to feed was once in distress is nothing short of miraculous! Nearly 400 of these animals at the Funny Rescue Farm & Sanctuary AtFarm the Funny Rescue,are wewaiting all come together. doesn’t it and she to meet you and your family!!Chucky. ComingShe to the Farmthink is easyabout but leaving yourdoesn’t new furry friends is very difficult. No one is paid, at least not with money. When you complain. Thesewe arecan herdokids and she to does what must All life is precious. If there is something as humans preserve and protect it, time in nearly all cases, give or money or supplies, what you get in be done. If Laurie can’t do something herself, she forget. asks the unconditional love you receive in return is something you will simply never return is tenfold. Sometimes you never even know it. Follow us on Facebook: others to help her. Giving up is not an option. “Funny Farm Rescue” That may just be how things are meant to be. 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One of the best places in the world to learn the meaning of “unconditional love” is the Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary in Mays Landing, NJ.
The Funny Farm Rescue is open Sundays and Tuesdays from 8am-4pm at 6908 Railroad Blvd., Mays Landing, NJ 08330. The Funny Farm Rescue is open Sundays and Tuesdays from 8am-4pm at 6908 Railroad Blvd., Mays Landing, NJ 08330. Thereis isnonoadmission admission as we entirely byentirely donationsbyanddonations we don’t haveand any we paid don’t positions. Comeany see paid us! www.funnyfarmrescue.org There asoperate we operate have positions. Come see us!Follow www.funnyfarmrescue.org us on Facebook: ForFor information on scheduling your next event, please contact Robin at: funnyfarmrobin@gmail.com “Funny Farm Rescue” information on scheduling your next event, please contact Robin at: funnyfarmrobin@gmail.com To donate to the Funny Farm Rescue, fill out the below information and mail to: Funny Farm Rescue • 6908 RailRoad Blvd., Mays Landing, NJ 08330. Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Raising the Honor Roll:
Why The JCC’s Curriculum And Setting Are The Base For A Bright Future Childhood experts agree: attending a high-quality program prepares kids for kindergarten and beyond. The JCC’s Early Childhood Education Center lays down the foundation to building a child’s future. Children learn and develop friendships in a fun and safe environment while following a unique, high-quality educational format. For the youngest of learners, professional care givers create an environment that is safe, warm and secure. Infants and toddlers explore at their own pace: eating when hungry, sleeping when tired and playing when active. Caregivers and classroom spaces encourage infant and toddler exploration with stimulation that promotes cognitive, physical, social emotional and language development. Our Curriculum finds its success in focusing on the following three areas of academic growth: 1. The development of social skills. Children learn many behaviors from observing others, especially other children. The classroom offers the opportunity to reinforce behaviors as they are learned. As those positive, social behaviors such as communication (using words to express your feelings), sharing, self - control and empathy are demonstrated by young children, they are learned through the encouragement and reinforcement teachers provide. 2. The development of creativity. We focus on development of pre – literacy and math/science skills acquired through hands – on activities that tap into a three or four – year old child’s natural curiosity and desire to learn. 3. Warm, comfortable, loving & safe environment. Children who attend the Katz JCC Early Childhood Education Center are ready for kindergarten
because of their experience in a loving and supportive classroom setting from an early age. Constructive learning environments require children to do things like raise their hand, locate materials in the classroom independently, listen to others in group settings and line up, or walk quietly in hallways. The reassurance and feeling of safety provided by teachers in our center allows children to find comfort and a sense of ownership in their classroom so they can spend less time working on developing those behaviors and more time diving into deep learning right from the start. The JCC’s Early Childhood Education Center offers full day and half day options with before and aftercare services. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you and your child about your needs. For questions or to schedule a tour, please contact Director, Jan Higbee at 609-822-1167 ext 130. 50 YEARS OF TRUSTED DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL AGES SIX WEEKS TO PRE-K • Experienced Staff • Flexible Hours (6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) • STEAM Curriculum • Gym & Swim Classes • Science & Nature Room • Competitive Tuition Rates • State Subsidies Accepted • Grow NJ Kids participant, New Jersey’s Quality Rating Improvement System Educator
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It’s Pumpkin Time!!
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s we say au revoir to summer, let’s say bonjour and bienvenue to autumn…and pumpkins. Our love for all that’s pumpkin has grown by leaps and bounds—in fact, at one time they were shunned. During the early days of settlers to the United States, pumpkins were “considered food of desperate times.” And those who ate them were mocked and called a “pumpkin eater” or “pumpkin roller.” But somewhere along the way, this radiantly orange fruit made a comeback and is associated with the fall and Thanksgiving celebrations. And today, pumpkin-flavored items are all the craze with sales reaching $414 million from the end of July 2016 to the end of July 2017!! So what is it about one of autumn’s favorite foods that makes us go bananas “pumpkin”? It may be because not only are they highly delicious, but at the same time they are highly nutritious. Considered a very low-calorie fruit, it is void of fat and cholesterol, but chock-filled with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Let’s take a closer look at all that’s pumpkin.
Dr. Nina’s What You Need to Know About Pumpkins Health Benefits • Eyesight This plump fruit is one of the richest sources of beta-carotene
around. Beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant that protects cells from damage and can be converted to vitamin A, an essential vitamin that aids in keeping our vision “20/20.” • Fills us up Foods rich in fiber make us feel full and help curb total calorie intake. And pumpkins and their seeds are a good source. Additionally, fiber in our diets aids with regular bowel movements. • Heart health Pumpkin seeds contain compounds called phytosterols which are associated with reducing “bad cholesterol”—named because it contributes to fatty plaque buildup inside our heart’s arteries that blocks blood flow. Pumpkins can help keep the the flow of blood, flowing. • Blood pressure reduction Potassium works to decrease blood pressure by balancing out the negative effects of sodium. And the good news, pumpkins are a good source of potassium and contain only trace amounts of sodium. • Cancer fighter. Beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant that is believed to play a role in cancer prevention. And, too, pumpkin seeds contain plant sterols which are linked to fighting off some cancers. • Glowing skin Compounds found in pumpkins are believed to decrease wrinkles, increase collagen production (responsible for smooth, youthfullooking skin), and boost the skin’s renewal process. • Sleep tight The seeds contain tons of an amino acid called tryptophan that is involved in sleep/sleepiness. • Blood sugar control A recent study showed that rats treated with pumpkin extract had lower blood glucose levels, increased insulin secretion,
and more insulin-producing cells compared to those not given the extract. In fact, pumpkin is used as a holistic treatment for diabetics in Asia. • And, too, research shows that pumpkin and pumpkin seed consumption is linked to improved prostate health and immune system function; increased testosterone levels; enhanced mood; and anti-inflammatory benefits. In order to achieve these health benefits, we need to utilize the actual pumpkin, not the artificial flavorings. Make sure to choose pumpkins that are intended for cooking (smaller, with thinner skin), as opposed to decoration (typically large but are watery, stringy, and not as tasty). Whenever possible opt for whole pumpkin fruit that is completely developed—when you tap on it, you hear a fine woody note, it is heavy in your hand, and has a stout stem. And avoid those with bruises, cuts, or wrinkled surfaces. Also, a ripe pumpkin can be stored for several weeks at room temperature and up to three months in a refrigerator or other cool environment. Some of us enjoy the convenience of canned pumpkin; it obviates the need to cut, carve, saw, or cook. But make sure to choose pure canned pumpkin— without sugar or syrup.
Some ideas from experts to incorporate pumpkin into our meals include:
• Pumpkin chunks can be added to a roasted vegetable medley or practically any other dish, or as a side (the way that we prepare potatoes). • Pumpkin puree can be stirred into soup, stew, or chili; to flavor smoothies; add a fun autumn twist to pancakes; included in homemade pasta sauce; or as a spread or butter substitute. You can also utilize it as an oil substitute for baking recipes (e.g., if it calls for 1 cup of vegetable oil, use ½ cup pumpkin puree and ½ cup vegetable oil). • Pumpkin seeds can be enjoyed on their own or as a salad or meal garnish. One easy method to prepare seeds is to wipe them off with a paper towel after removing them from the pumpkin and then placing them as a single layer on a cookie sheet, and roasting them at 160 degrees for 15-20 minutes (this preserves their healthy oils). Pumpkin seeds are also sold, ready to go.
Nina Radcliff, M.D., is a practicing physician; a Board Certified Anesthesiologist and member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists where she serves on committees for young physicians and communications. Often called upon by media to speak to medical health topics impacting our lives today, Dr. Nina is passionate about sharing truths for healthy, balanced living as well as wide preventative measures.
This article is for general information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions and cannot substitute for the advice from your medical professional. Dr. Nina has used all reasonable care in compiling the current information but it may not apply to you and your symptoms. Always consult a doctor or other health care professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
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Holiday Shopping in Ocean City The Holidays are fast approaching, come to the place that everyone is talking about. Where you can find a gift for everyone on your list, also known as the best kept secret in Ocean City. Ocean City’s Asbury Avenue shopping district serves as the heart of the small town. Stop by Downtown Ocean City-where you’ll find over 100 shops and cafes. Stroll along the avenue and experience the places to shop and dine. These locally-owned businesses include everything area visitors and local homeowners need and want. Finding the perfect is not hard when there are stores that have artisan soaps for the family, housewares, decor or adoptable pets needing a home. Experience the magic of the holidays here in Downtown Ocean City!
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Got Gifts? No Need To Stress. We’ve Got This! The RNS Cancer & Heart Fund will once again be Gift Wrapping at the Hamilton Mall BUT this year we will be partnering with Gilda’s Club of South Jersey. Starting on Monday, December 4th, we will continue, every day, throughout Sunday evening December 24th.
For further information, or to volunteer your time, please contact Samantha Seif of Gilda’s Club at 609-926-2699. We welcome businesses to bring their company gifts for us to wrap. Wondering what to give to those family & friends who have everything this holiday season? How
about a donation to the RNS Cancer & Heart Fund, serving our friends since 1961. Anyone in our area who has or had cancer and/or heart disease and has used ANY of our local hospitals or treatment centers in the South Jersey area, we have touched their lives. Our continued pledges and purchasing of equipment needed for treatments has been supported by our all-volunteer organization. PLEASE help us to continue the FIGHT against these horrible diseases.
To make a donation by mail, send to RNS, 3 S. Newport Avenue, Ventnor, NJ 08406. To make a donation online, send to Roe Magliocco at longportroe@aol.com.
3 South Newport Ave. • Ventnor, NJ 08406
609-487-1190 •www.rnscancerandheartfund.org
RNS welcomes new members to our “Because We Care” RNS Family. A $25 donation a year can help someone with Cancer or Heart Disease. You might just need that little extra help needed to relieve the pain. Community
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You can help make our dreams come true on #GivingTuesday. With your support we are able to continue our mission of Enriching Elder Lives
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- Alzheimer’s Support Groups - at Seashore Gardens Living Center November 14th and December12th at 5:30pm - “Giving Tuesday” National Day of Giving - at seashoregardens.org/dreams November 28, 2017 - Extra’s Boutique Sale ( portion of proceeds benefiting SGLC) - SGLC Boardwalk December 5, 2017 - Bella and Lowell Gluck Community Day of Service - SGLC December 25, 2017 - New Year’s Eve Party - Seashore Gardens Living Center December 28, 2017 For information about any of our events, please contact Sharon D’Angio at Dangios@SeashoreGardens.org or at 609-748-4614
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Women’s History
Covert Operations: Women in the Military In October of this year, I was a participant in a training alongside law enforcement. There was a mix of police officers, corrections officers and Port Authority officers, all from various departments in New Jersey. Hidden amongst the group were two veterans who served active duty in the military and then entered in the law enforcement sector upon their discharge. One of the veterans was a female who modestly identified herself as being a veteran. Fascinated by this officer’s modesty, I began contemplating how many other women have dutifully served our country and yet have remained “under the radar” without recognition for their commitment for their service.
the line of duty. By World War II, the number of females who enlisted increased dramatically to 350,000. The Japanese also captured 67 women who became POWs for three years. By 1942, American women were stationed in England, France, Australia, New Guinea and the Philippines. The military branches had created reserves for females. Specifically, the Navy created Women Accepted for Volunteers Emergency Service. The Marines created Semper Paratus and the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve. The Air Force created Women Air Force Service Pilots. In 1991, 40,000 women had served in the Gulf War. The Gulf War was the first time that men and women were deployed together to engage in active warfare. Although women were permitted to serve in the war, they were limited to certain positions, and “by assignment” they were kept from combat zones. It would not be until 2013 that females would be approved to serve in combat zones. There are two females who received the Silver Star Award. The first was Leigh Ann Hester for her “exceptional valor” in close-quarter combat as a result of her leadership in the Iraq War. The second was Monica Lin Brown for her heroic effort to protect wounded soldiers in her platoon by risking her own life and running into the line of fire to save their lives. It is reported that she placed her body over her fellow soldiers to protect them from further harm. As noted above, women were not permitted to serve in combat zones. It would not be until 2015 that an order would be signed permitting women to serve. As part of the training, women were required to complete Army Ranger School. In 2015, Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver were the first females out of 96 students to graduate from Army Ranger School, which was also the first year the school accepted females. Currently there are only two women who have held the rank of general. The first was General Ann E. Dunwoody, who retired from active duty in 2012. The second is General Janet C. Wolfenberger (USAF). There are many amazing females who have served our country and have remained “under the radar.” These women appear modest and yet have had a significant impact on our military units. Through their perseverance they have leveled the battlefields to stand side by side with their male counterparts. The motto of the military has evolved to include women to “be all they can be.”
As I began researching for this feature, histiry has reflected that women in the military traditionally were assigned to “auxiliary” roles. However, women served in the military dating back to the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and the Mexican Wars. It was reported that women would disguise themselves as men and enlist into all branches of the military. In 1782 Deborah Sanson Gannett from Plymouth, Massachusetts, enlisted in the Army under the name of her deceased brother. She was injured in the line of duty two times and was so concerned her identity would be revealed, she even tended to her own surgical needs. She, alongside of her male counterparts, fought together in the Revolutionary War for 17 months. Deborah was compensated 22 years after her service and was granted a pension from the United States Army. Following in the footsteps of Deborah, Margaret Corbin was known to have entered the battlegrounds with her husband, albeit under cover as a man! Margaret became famous when her husband was killed and she continued to load and fire the cannon against the British. Elizabeth Newcume boldly joined the military in 1847. Elizabeth spent 10 months on active duty disguised as a man. After it was discovered that she was female, she was immediately discharged. Many women were known to have disguised Rita King, MSW, LCSW is a full-time mental themselves as men during the Civil War. One woman health therapist and advocate of women’s in particular, Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, reportedly history. During her undergraduate studies in enlisted under the alias of Private Lyons Wakeman. psychology, Rita developed a strong passion Sarah was killed in the line of duty and her gender for women’s history after completing classes in continued to remain unknown, so that even on her political science. As an activist, Rita has raised gravestone it reads “Private Lyons Wakeman.” awareness of the importance of women’s history By World War I, the Navy and Marines permitted through lectures, history lessons in elementary women to enlist with conditions. More than 12,000 and middle schools and creating women’s history displays females were added to the units. It is reported at local libraries. Rita also utilizes her knowledge of women’s that approximately 400 women were killed in history to empower women and young girls in her current role as a mental health therapist.
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