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Pediatric Dentistry Sweet Treats For Your Child’s Sweet Tooth:
Diet And Tooth Decay
Often parents and patients will ask me what I see in clinical practice as the main cause of tooth decay. The answer is very simple: dietary habits and homecare. Brushing and flossing daily are imperative for the prevention of plaque build-up but cavities also need a source of sugar to grow and flourish.
Are there foods my child can eat to help prevent cavities? If you are unable to brush after snacking, have your child rinse with water to help wash off food particles. Eating a crunchy carrot can help to dislodge food that gets stuck in the nooks and crannies of your child’s teeth. Fresh fruits and veggies also make great snacks. Cheese is considered a cariostatic food-that means that it actually can help prevent cavities by changing the pH in an individual’s mouth to be less acidic. Acidic mouths cause cavities. And clinical studies have shown that chewing sugar free gums containing the ingredient xylitol can help fight cavities as well.
What are some surprising foods that can cause cavities?
Children who drink juice (even 100% natural juice has lots of natural sugars) or flavored milk or soda (regular and diet) in between meals or frequently are more prone to cavities developing between the teeth. Dilute juice with water as often as possible. And remember, 4-6 ounces per day of juice is all that is recommended by pediatricians. Eat your fruit, don’t drink it!! It is a well known fact that candy and lollipops are the largest culprits found to cause tooth decay, but what about fruit snacks and dried fruits including raisins? Any sticky snack that lodges in the deep crevices and grooves on the chewing surfaces of teeth or gets stuck in between the teeth is the most likely to start the decay-forming process. Sticky raisins and fruit snacks do just that! They get stuck on the teeth-and the sugar in them immediately goes to work weakening the outer tooth surface called the “enamel.” If these sticky substances are not brushed off of the teeth quickly and effectively, the teeth can be eaten away resulting in tooth decay or cavities. Snacks such as goldfish crackers, pretzels, potato chips and high sugar content cereals such as those containing bright artificial colors, marshmallows, and dried fruits all
contribute to tooth decay. These carbohydrate-rich snacks break down into sugars over time, which sit in the deep crevices of your child’s back teeth and ultimately cause tooth decay. The solution is less consumption and more frequent brushing.
Does it matter how often my child snacks and drinks?
YES! Children who are frequent sippers, those children who sip drinks frequently throughout the day, are more likely to get cavities in between the teeth than those children who drink a cupful all at once. Children who stick to water or white milk in between meals are less likely to develop cavities in between their teeth. Frequent “snackers”–children who snack frequently on any snacks in between meals get more cavities. This is because the snacking causes a change in the mouth’s pH level so that the more often you snack, the longer amount of time the environment in the mouth is acidic and cavity prone. So frequent consumption of carbohydrate-rich snacks such as crackers, pretzels, or goldfish, which break down into sugars, also causes an increased risk of cavities.
What if my child has a sweet tooth?
If your child has a super sweet tooth, a piece of plain chocolate (not covered in caramel) like a Hershey’s Kiss is an okay treat to indulge in because it does not get stuck in the teeth but “melts in your mouth.” Since there is no sticky residue left behind, there is not as much sugar stuck in tooth grooves. Pure chocolate is better than chocolate covered in gooey caramel! Making sure to brush and floss afterwards, regardless of what sweets you eat, will help to wash away any residual sugars! If you are the parent of a special needs child who is involved in any therapy program utilizing food rewards, try to substitute M&Ms for Skittles or fruit snacks. Of course they are going to get sticky stuff at birthday parties–most kids love junk and we cannot prevent them from indulging once in awhile. But I always tell parents, you can only control what YOU can control. In other words, win the battle at the supermarket. If you purchase it, they will eat it. Remember, that children’s dietary habits tend to directly mimic their parents dietary habits!
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thickens and shortens, forming knots, creating a thick cord that can pull one or more fingers into a bent position. The lumps or knots that form are uncomfortable to some people; however, rarely is it painful. Dupuytren’s contracture mainly affects the ring and small finger, followed by the long finger, but it can occur in any digit. In many cases, both hands are affected, but each hand can be affected differently.
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Research has shown that the body is better able to utilize calcium consumed in foods Are you one of the million Americans suffering from and there The cause for 44 Dupuytren’s contracture is unknown is no cure oatmeal, tofu, soy, seaweed, dark green vegetables, fish and some such as dairy products, you tothey maintain extension osteoporosis osteopenia? of nuts. For those who are lactosehelping intolerant (meaning are unable tofinger break down for this disease.orHowever, the condition usually develops slowlytypes and is non-life-
Through research, the medical community has discovered methods calcium into a bone-building product), performed lactase drops mayand be utilized. regain functional use of y threatening. The disease onset is seen in more middle-aged adults. It is shown 3. Pharmacology: not only to combat osteoporosis, but also prevent it. In order to treat this will for you. The of OneNorthern of the biggest developments over the be past designed 20 years in thespecifically treatment and prevention to be more in men than women and particularly those condition, let’s common discuss the facts.
of osteoporosis has been in pharmacology. Initially, hormone replacement was the and str exercises to treat range therapy of motion •European Osteoporosis is a condition causes bones to you become thin descent. Certainthat things may make more likely tomost develop Dupuytren’s common intervention. Currently, selective estrogen receptor modulators (such as and porous, decreasing bone strength and leading to increased deficit. Treatment Nolvadex, Evista, and Fareston) are more commonly recommendedcan for theinclude: prevention and contracture. They include: risk of breaking a bone. treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. ••During their lifetime 50% of all women and 25% of all men over • A (such custom-fabricated splint for the in Drinking alcohol Antiresorptive medications or biophosphates as Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, the age of 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture. Reclast, Fortical and Miacalcin) are now commonly the treatment Thisutilized splintin would be ofworn during ac • Diabetes • Fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart attack, osteoporosis. Biophosphates work by preventing bone-destroying osteoclasts from digesting • Stretching and strengthening exercis • Smoking stroke and breast cancer combined. bone. is a bone-forming known as ••Women and men alike begin to lose bone in their mid-30s. As they The final class of pharmacological treatment functional usemedication of hand. Seizures Forteo. This is generally prescribed for those osteoporotic patients at high risk for fracture. approach menopause, women lose bone at a greater rate, from • utilization Modalities such asfortherapeutic • Having family history changes. of Dupuytren’s Currently the FDA only recommends the of this class of drug 2 years due to ultras 2-3% per yearadue to hormonal Risk Factors: Age, sex, tobacco/alcohol use, vertebral compression potential side effects. to relieve pain and inflammation. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Specialized Treatment fracture, fragility fracture, family history of hip fracture, medical • Providing education on adaptive tec All-Care Physical Therapy, we specialize in the treatment and prevention of • Lumps start to form in theabsorption palm. Theoflumps may osteoporosis beAttender to touch. conditions or or useknots of medications that inhibit nutrients and osteopenia. We are one of enhance the only facilities in Ocean County that functional abilities. or to bone loss. • contribute Over time it may be difficult to lay your hand down flat. have been certified in the treatment of osteoporosis. It is essential that a physical Help Is Out There: therapist is aware of the risks of treating osteoporosis and understands the most
Thick cords maytreatment develop feel like they arehave attached the skin. • Over the past 20 years, andthat prevention of osteoporosis come a tooptimal therapeutic interventions to not only prevent the progression, but combat the Dupuytren’s contracture can disease itself.making it • way. One or more fingers or curl in toward the palm of the hand, long Solutions can be broken bend down into 3 categories. 1. Physical Therapy: difficult to straighten.
By far the most conservative treatment for osteoporosis is exercise through physical therapy. With the correct exercise program, the human body has the ability not only to TREATMENTS OPTIONS prevent the loss of bone density, but also increase bone strength via the S.A.I.D. Principle Occupational help treat your symptoms (Specific Adaptation to Imposedtherapy Demands).can By effectively increasing the strain or load on conservatively. specific bone groups, we are able to facilitate bone mass development. Such activities must However, because Dupuytren’s is a progressive disease, the contracture cannot be be specifically designed to stress bones in a safe manner. These exercises, in conjunction with manual therapy to elongate and reduceintervention. compression forces In severe cases, various changed unlesstechniques there is some muscle type tissue of surgical on the bone, can drastically reduce the incidence of fractures. A physical therapist can treatment options available to your straighten determine if a simple exerciseare program can alleviate symptoms. the finger. These options may include
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Michael graduated with honors from Gettysburg College in 1997, majoring in Exercise Science with a focus in Athletic Training. He continued his education at Hahnemann University, earning a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy in 1999, performing clinical rotations at the University of Pennsylvania as well as Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Michael has continued to expand his knowledge base through countless continuing education hours with focus in orthopedics as well as geriatric medicine. He has completed courses in the treatment of osteoporosis and postural changes as well as multiple seminars in evaluation and treatment of the spine and peripheral joints. In 2005, Michael opened All-Care Physical Therapy Center with focus on personal, one-on-one, hands-on care. Michael has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 1997. Michael’s clinical experience and educational background has led him to develop an innovative, pain-free approach to physical therapy.
Our founder, Michael Yorke, graduate in 1997, majoring in Exercise Scien Trainer. He continued his education a earning a Master’s degree in Physica for a facility that encourages an em patients, All-Care was founded in 20 and clinical excellence. All-Care ha Ocean and Monmouth County. Thro stayed the same: to give people thei care in a setting ideal
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A Holistic Veterinary Approach For Your Pet By Penelope Rochelle, DVM, CVA, CVSMT These days, people are becoming more aware of the benefits of holistic healing. Almost every major town has a few acupuncturists and chiropractors; and if you’re lucky someone will have a cold laser too. But imagine a place where a holistic doctor could perform all three in a single appointment! Unfortunately such a place for human healing is extremely rare, if it exists at all. But, fortunately, this exists for your pet. Not all conditions warrant such a comprehensive treatment. And, like all medical modalities, certain patients and conditions respond better than others. The combination of spinal manipulation, acupuncture, and cold laser is like a symphony. Each instrument sounds good on its own, but combine them and something wonderful happens. Spinal manipulation opens the lines of communication between the central and
peripheral nervous system. Gentle release techniques relax tension and tightness in the spine and soft tissue around it. It starts the production of endorphins and helps the body return to homeostasis. Then, the application of acupuncture needles in key points further changes the chemistry of the body. Serotonin and endorphins are released. Blood flow changes take place, and the brain itself changes in a way that promotes healing. These signals and chemical messages are now bathing the cells of the body. Now add in the cold laser. The cold laser stimulates the powerhouse inside of the cell (mitochondria) to produce more energy (ATP). This increases the cell’s ability to use all those building blocks of healing that are now in the environment around it. And voilà! The internal symphony of healing begins!
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Table of Contents Pediatric Dentistry
Professional Dentistry
Medical Professionals
Health & Wellness
Tender Smiles 4 Kids ................................................................... 2 All-Care Physical Therapy Center, LLC........................................ 3 Allen Morgan Fertility & Reproductive Medicine.......................... 9 Garden State Vein Care.............................................................. 10 Ocean Otolaryngology Associates, P.A................................ 14, 15 Kathy A. Banks, DMD................................................................. 17 Gastroenterologists of Ocean County........................................ 22 Atlantic Neurosurgical Specialists.............................................. 23 University Urology Associates of New Jersey............................ 24 Hackensack Meridian Int. Health & Medicine............................ 25 Relievus................................................................................ 26, 27 Toms River X-Ray, CT & MRI Center.......................................... 28 Ocean Hematology & Oncology................................................. 30 Bio-Behavorial Health................................................................ 31 Paonessa Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC....................................... 35 Memory Enhancement Center................................................... 36 Advocare Stafford Orthopedics.................................................. 40 Quality Dermatology................................................................... 44 Personal Enhancement Center....................................... 62, 63, 64
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Aesthetic Dental Creations......................................................... 12 The Natural Pharmacy................................................................ 13 Two River Health........................................................................ 18 Lice Lifters.................................................................................. 29 Freehold Yoga Center........................................................... 32, 33 Hypnosis for Women.................................................................. 37
Holistic Life Coach
Jessica L. Conrad, M.A., B.A..................................................... 16
Financial Independence
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Fashion & Beauty
Lynne’s Fashion Boutique.......................................................... 18 Lavish Salon............................................................................... 34
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Bakery
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Press Communications
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Travel
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Women’s History
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Legal Professionals
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PACE Program
Holistic Veterinary
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Financial Management
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Blue Sage Veterinary Wellness Center......................................... 4
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Acupuncture
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United Methodist Communities Homeworks............................. 11
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Dr. Robert Chickara And His Multi-Disciplinary Staff At REHABILITY
Pictured L-R: Paul S. Clemente, Jr., PTA, Cristina Barthel, PT, DPT, Robert Chickara, DC, and Christian Taschler, L. Ac. By Gena Lande
Robert Chickara, DC MCW: What are the most common conditions that you treat? Dr. Chickara: Typical back and neck
pain associated with daily activities tend to be the most common conditions I treat with Chiropractic. With the prevalence today of mobile technology and overuse in all ages, poor postural habits are often an underlying factor. Even with a pinched nerve in the neck or a herniated disc in your back, spinal posture can play a key role. Whether you develop an abnormal posture due to pain, or pain due to poor posture, it tends to worsen over time if left uncorrected. We stress the importance of self-awareness with proper posture and positioning throughout your daily routine.
At REHABILITY, it’s all about customization. Just as each patient presents with their own distinct set of issues, each treatment plan is unique to their own circumstances. Providing an array of multi-disciplinary services, the professionals at REHABILITY are dedicated to offering their patients the highest quality treatment options and an integrated approach to rehabilitation. In an age of quick fixes, their dedication to helping patients achieve their health goals is a refreshing approach.
keeping your shoulders back too. Slouching is a difficult habit to break and can negatively impact your entire spine, weakening the postural muscles and resulting in pain. Whether sitting, standing, or lying down, try and focus on keeping your head and neck in line with the rest of your spine and body. The time and discipline it takes to adopt and maintain healthy posture habits are much less of a burden than the symptoms and conditions that may arise if neglected.
MCW: How is REHABILITY unique? Dr. Chickara: While we may not be the largest practice in Monmouth
County, nor would I consider myself a social media savant, I am confident the level of patient-centered care we provide with our team-oriented approach will exceed your expectations. If you were to ask some of our patients how our practice is unique, they would probably emphasize the extent of one-on-one, individualized care they receive at each visit, as well as the positive relationships we develop with them.
Cristina Barthel, PT, DPT MCW: Tell us about your love for your profession. Cristina: I love the opportunity the field
MCW: What are the most challenging conditions to treat? Dr. Chickara: Some of the more advanced cases of spinal stenosis can be
presents to help people. It is an extremely rewarding career and allows me to make a difference in my patient’s lives each and every day. To have a patient tell me that they sincerely notice an improvement in their quality of life from what we are doing in physical therapy makes coming to work every day worth it!
challenging to treat. Since most are chronic with progressive symptoms, there is no quick fix and successful management with conservative treatment options is an ongoing process. That said, it is not uncommon for patients suffering from this degenerative condition to experience relief with our specialized traction and decompression therapies. They help to reduce pressure on compressed spinal nerves, discs, and vertebrae. We set realistic goals to maintain spinal mobility and strength, while improving quality of life.
MCW: What are some healthy spine habits to incorporate into daily life? Dr. Chickara: It’s important to avoid looking downward for long periods of time when using your phone or other electronic device. While it may be uncomfortable at first, try holding your cell phone out in front of you, closer to eye-level whenever possible. When texting, reading and writing, take frequent breaks to look up and relax the neck muscles, even for just a few seconds. It may also require adjusting your chair or seat height for optimal comfort. When seated, always try to sit back and stay straight,
MCW: How did playing sports affect your career decision?
Cristina: Sports have been part of my life ever since I was five years old.
It was always a dream of mine to be the head Physical Therapist for a big sports team, but through my schooling, I was exposed to many other patient populations. Ironically enough, I was one of the only players on any team I had ever played on who never experienced an injury serious enough to require physical therapy. Of course, I would still love to work with athletes, but coming out of Seton Hall as a generalist has prepared me to confidently treat any demographic of patient in any setting.
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...Will Get You Back To Living! MCW: What are the most common conditions that you see? Cristina: The most common condition I see is Peripheral Neuropathy. At
REHABILITY, we have access to the MicroVas which helps improve blood flow through neuromuscular stimulation and deep muscular contractions. Whether peripheral neuropathy is secondary to Diabetes, Cancer treatment, or an unknown cause, we work to treat the deficits that usually appear with the diagnosis, including balance, strength, and mobility deficits.
MCW: Tell us about Kinesiotaping and whom it benefits. Cristina: Kinesiotaping is a technique I utilize as a supplemental treatment
to help all sorts of diagnoses. I am certified in RockTape, in which tape is applied in a manner that helps facilitate the body’s natural healing process. This tape is awesome because it helps relieve pain and provide stability and support to muscles and joints without interfering with range of motion, or the ability to perform daily activities. You can even shower with it on! I use it mostly for tendonitis, swelling, post surgical pain, and increasing the body’s awareness in maintaining proper posture and form.
Paul S. Clemente, Jr., PTA MCW: What is the most rewarding aspect of your profession? Paul: Seeing my patients improve over the
course of their treatment plan and watching them achieve their goals is the best part.
MCW: What is the average age of your clientele? Paul: The average age of my clientele is
MCW: What do you enjoy most about your specialty? Christian: There is nothing more gratifying than when a patient comes out of a treatment already seeing (and feeling) positive results.
MCW: How do you stay current with advances made in your field? Christian: Continuing-education courses in acupuncture medicine
are essential in staying current with any advances. Aside from that, I’m constantly talking with my colleagues, reviewing case studies, and sharing our clinical experiences with successful treatments. Observing mentors and long-time acupuncturists has also been helpful in expanding my knowledge.
MCW: What are some common misconceptions about acupuncture? Christian: One common misconception is that you will instantly feel better. In some cases this is true, in which an acute condition usually resolves a lot quicker than a chronic one. Another common fallacy is that the needles are painful. The needles used are tiny and relatively painless. They should not be confused with a hypodermic needle. Occasionally, you run into the misconception of whether or not acupuncture works. Having a history of five thousand plus years and countless successful treatments, yes it definitely works!
Whether you are in need of chiropractic care for that aching back, or perhaps acupuncture for pain management, REHABILITY promises to get you feeling like yourself again. The best compliments are always the referral of family and friends, and this has enabled the practice to continue to grow and expand in Freehold since 2007.
about 65, but I do treat patients as young as 10 years old, all the way up to 90 years old.
MCW: How do you stay current with changes made in your field?
Paul: In this ever-changing field, new research is continually coming out
on a daily basis. In order to stay updated on the most current information, I read the latest research as well as participate in continuing education courses.
Christian Taschler, L. Ac MCW: What are the benefits of an interdisciplinary approach to treatment? Christian: An interdisciplinary approach
offers our patients multiple options for care, which may be integrated within the same treatment plan. While each specialty offers something different based on the condition, acupuncture is unique in helping achieve balance in the body’s energy. This results in faster healing and recovery. I have found that patients who choose to combine acupuncture with physical therapy and/or chiropractic, and are committed to this approach, often achieve the most favorable response to care.
What Our Happy Clients Have To Say… “I have been a patient of Dr. Chickara since he opened his practice in 2007. He has helped me so much over the years, I wouldn’t know where to begin in thanking him. He’s also helped my mom, my wife, my sister and brother-in-law, three co-workers and two neighbors. Everyone is so appreciative of the care they have received from Dr. C. and his team, they really are a wonderful group.” - J.E. “I have been to other chiropractors in the past, but the overall analysis and treatment of my condition by Dr. Chickara and his team has been second to none. Dr. Chickara has taught me so much about my injury and how best to prevent such recurrences down the road. I am so thankful I was referred to his office.” - J.M.
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MICROVAS NEUROPATHY CARE at REHABILITY NJ
Peripheral Neuropathy is a nerve disorder known to affect the lives of millions of people throughout the United States. It is a complication found in several different medical conditions including Diabetes, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Cancer and Chemo-Radiation therapies and Metabolic disorders most commonly. While some cases improve when the underlying cause is managed effectively, sometimes the cause may not always be detectable. As this debilitating condition may progress over time, it is crucial to be proactive with proper treatment, avoiding and further negative impact on quality of life. When functioning normally, the peripheral nerves relay messages from the central nervous system, brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. However, this key function is disrupted when circulation to peripheral blood vessels becomes impaired, particularly the smaller ones (capillaries), that supply nerve tissues. Without sufficient blood flow making it through capillaries, essential oxygen and nutrients cannot get into the tissues, while the waste products of metabolism cannot get out. The peripheral nervous system eventually becomes distressed and damaged due to starvation and toxicity.
SYMPTOMS: NUMBNESS, TINGLING, PRICKLING, BURNING, SHARP-SHOOTING PAIN, CRAMPING, MUSCLE WEAKNESS, LOSS OF BALANCE, COORDINATION, DIFFICULTY WALKING
“We personally invite you to schedule a comprehensive evaluation to determine if you are a MicroVas candidate and to learn more about our Exclusive Neuropathy Program!” -The REHABILITY Team
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MicroVas is a FDA-cleared, non-invasive vascular treatment system that delivers electromagnetic energy to targeted areas of the body, stimulating increased circulation to the surrounding tissues. After years of research, this innovative technology was originally engineered to treat NAVY SEAL divers for hypothermia, with the ability to promote oxygenrich circulation in the extremities. MicroVas’ powerful, deeply penetrating waveform causes blood to pump and circulate much more efficiently by elevating tissue oxygen levels. This process may also accelerate lymphatic drainage, helping to reduce the effects of swelling by stimulating the body's own immune response. In contrast to other technologies available, studies have demonstrated MicroVas' ability to facilitate new capillary formation, laying groundwork for new tissue growth and repair while accelerating the healing process. In our experience, MicroVas' therapeutic effects are often substantial and our unique approach of implementation, including manual hands-on therapy and functional conditioning is designed to help you achieve optimal results for long-term relief. "My neuropathy had me miserable day and night and I had just learned to live with it. After five weeks of MicroVas treatments at Rehability, I'm already seeing a difference. They have given me hope and now I feel more motivated to stay active. Thanks so much." -David M. "Since starting treatment at Rehability, I've noticed less pain, tingling and burning sensations from the neuropathy and the MicroVas has made a big difference. Thank you for your kindness and patience." -Grace R. "I had burning in both feet which has reduced significantly with all the MicroVas treatments at Rehability. My balance has improved and I'm able to exercise now with less difficulty." -Bill F.
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Six Ways To Boost Fertility Submitted by Dr. Allen Morgan Allen Morgan Fertility and Reproductive Medicine, NJ If you’re just starting your fertility journey, there are some steps to improving fertility you can take that don’t involve medications or procedures. If you are over age 30 and are still unsuccessful after six months, or 12 months for those under age 30, then it is time to seek the advice of a reproductive endocrinologist specializing in infertility (REI). One in eight couples require assistance getting pregnant. About 40% are attributed to male factors. The earlier an issue is detected, the higher the chances of successfully overcoming the obstacle.
without medications or procedures simply by helping you know when is the best time to have intercourse in order to get pregnant.
3. Maintain a nutritious diet and healthy weight.
Maintaining a nutritious diet and healthy weight will boost fertility. Being overweight or even being underweight will impact your chances at successfully becoming pregnant. Don’t just join a gym. Meet with a fertility specialist for weight loss guidance specifically designed for fertility.
4. Quit smoking.
Smoking delays conception, increases the rate of follicular depletion, reduces estrogen, contributes to a higher rate of miscarriage, leads to chromosomal and DNA abnormalities in offspring, and can even cause women to enter into menopause early.
5. Reduce stress and get enough sleep.
1. Ask for a prenatal blood panel.
A prenatal blood panel is a battery of blood tests usually ordered once you’re pregnant to ensure your thyroid is good, whether you might need booster shots to update your immunity to rubella and varicella (chickenpox), whether you’re a silent carrier for the three most common genetic disorders: cystic fibrosis, fragile X syndrome, and spinal muscular atrophy, and whether any infectious diseases such as HIV or hepatitis are present. It will also check blood count as well as liver and kidney function, and determine which blood type you are. We highly recommend you get this blood test done prior to conception in order to identify potential problems early.
2. Know when the best time to have intercourse is.
When trying to conceive on your own, it’s important to have a thorough understanding of your menstrual cycle. Typically speaking ovulation occurs 14 days before each cycle, +/- one or two days. To be more exact, use an ovulation predictor kit that measures the hormone LH and start about two days before you expect to ovulate. If you don’t become pregnant right away, a fertility specialist can increase your chances
Excess stress can cause a woman to not ovulate, or to have hormonal irregularities. We encourage patients to take advantage of the Morgan Fertility online communities, and try acupuncture (also great for IVF), yoga or journaling to release stress levels. Determine what is stressing you out. Take note of how much caffeine you are consuming. Identify how many hours of sleep you get a night. Evaluate how often you exercise, which can impact your sleep at night. And remember to turn (all) the lights out when going to bed.
6. Reduce or eliminate alcohol intake.
Most studies suggest alcohol intake should be minimized before and after ovulation when trying to conceive. Eliminating alcohol when trying to get pregnant can’t hurt your chances of successfully becoming pregnant. It can only help.
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October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help find breast cancer early when it’s easier to treat. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Make a difference! Spread the word about mammograms and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved. For more information about Breast Cancer Awareness Month, visit www.nationalbreastcancer.org.
Did You Know? • 240,000 New Cases Of Breast Cancer Are Diagnosed Each Year • 25-30% Reduced Mortality Rate For Women Ages 50-70 With Early Detection • Women Age 40+ Should Have A Yearly Mammogram Screening (Don’t forget self exams!)
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Say Goodbye to Varicose Veins Varicose veins are unsightly and often painful. If left untreated, there’s a good chance that the condition will worsen and veins will get larger over time. At Jersey Shore University Medical Center, innovative and minimally invasive techniques can successfully treat and eliminate varicose veins with minimal pain and scarring. Among those leading this new generation of treatment is Lawrence P. Mueller, M.D., FACS, who boasts more than 30 years of extensive experience and optimal results. Take the first step to beautiful, pain free legs!
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Choosing The Right Mobility Aid Deborah Walsh,
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Do you or a loved one need help walking safely? Some may see using a mobility device as loss of independence and may even be embarrassed to use one. But there are many benefits in using a mobility device. Feeling more secure and decreasing your chance of falling often provides an added sense of independence. Not relying on another for walking assistance also gives a sense of freedom and self-confidence. Walkers and rollators provide support for people who need assistance because they have difficulty balancing, are at risk of falling, or in order to avoid fatigue. This leads us to the great gait debate: Walker vs. Rollator. With an abundance of options available, how do you know which one is right for you? Here’s how to assess the best product for your or your loved one’s needs. First, what is the difference between a walker and a rollator? A walker is a frame with handles and legs that needs to be lifted for movement, whereas a rollator has wheels and is pushed. A walker allows a slower pace while a rollator, with three or four wheels, features hand-operated brakes and usually has a seat to use when resting.
Some factors to consider in helping determine which mobility aid might be best: • Consider upper body strength because the product may require constant lifting for everyday use; there will be times where you may need to lift the walker or rollator away from uneven terrain.
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Determine if you or your loved one can handle a product with wheels, especially if difficulty with stability and balance is present. If you travel outside your home frequently and participate in various activities, you may need to consider how the walker or rollator can be folded for easy storage and transport. Take into account health and factors such as height and weight to ensure you can find a proper fit.
It is important to understand a person’s comfort level with their strength, area awareness, and agility when choosing between a walker and a rollator. The more comfortable someone is with themselves and their device, the less the likelihood they will experience a fall or injury.
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Economy dentures serve a basic purpose – filling empty space and allowing you to chew some foods. They can be a cost-effective choice, but they also can have problems. With no stimulation, the jaw bone deteriorates. Combine that with the lack of support to the lips and face, and you wind up with a sunken, aged look. This bone deterioration also leads to a poor fit, which means slipping, clicking, and sometimes embarrassing mishaps. That’s why we are excited to offer FOY Dentures,™ the Denture Fountain of Youth™ to our patients. These custom dentures provide neuromuscular support and stimulation to the bone
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New At The Natural Pharmacy: “Organic Skin Bar” We’re very excited and have been getting great results with our detailed facials followed with an organic mask made specifically for your type skin. We pride ourselves on “Nutrition For The Skin” here at the Natural Pharmacy.
All of our masks are made on the premises and feed your skin the nutrients and hydration that it needs. Our Medical Aesthetician, Karen Rosenthal, comes with many years of experience and is very passionate about what she does, and what a client’s needs are. The Organic We have various types of facials, and Karen is proficient in many; to name a few: Dermaplaning, Skin Bar at the Microneedling, Deep Cleansing Facials and Chemical Natural Pharmacy Peels. She also incorporates different modalities, i.e., LED/IPL, High Frequency, Fray Laser-Lifting Sculpting of Face Muscles, and much more.
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Are You Tired Of Sinus Pain And Pressure? Did you know that sinusitis affects 37 million people each year, making it one of the most common health problems in the U.S.? It is more prevalent than arthritis and hypertension and has a greater impact on quality of life than diabetes or congestive heart failure. Symptoms may significantly affect people physically, functionally and emotionally. What are the sinuses? Sinuses are air-filled pockets in the areas surrounding the nose. There are four groups of sinuses on either side of your face. What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinus lining tissue cause by bacterial, viral or fungal infections. Allergies may also contribute to sinusitis. When there are anatomic obstructions, or when the sinus openings shut, normal mucous drainage is blocked and infection and inflammation develop within the sinus. Over the past year, the approach to treating patients with sinusitis has changed. Now, treatment can include Balloon Sinuplasty. What is Balloon Sinuplasty? Balloon Sinuplasty is a breakthrough procedure that relieves the pain and pressure associated with chronic sinusitis. It is used by surgeons to safely and effectively treats chronic
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Dr. Bruce Peters is a board certified Otolaryngologist Dr. Bruce Peters is a board certified who established his practice in Ocean Countyinin 1997. A Otolaryngologist who established his practice graduate of Philadelphia of of Osteopathic Medicine Ocean County in 1997. ACollege graduate Philadelphia and residency at ThomasMedicine Jeffersonand University College of Osteopathic residencyHospital, at Philadelphia, Dr. Peters then completed his Fellowship in Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Facial Plastic Surgery and his Reconstructive Dr. Peters then completed Fellowship inSurgery Facial at the University of Miami Hospital. He specializes in Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery at the functional cosmetic nasal surgery, sinus in surgery, Universityand of Miami Hospital. He specializes thyroid surgery and skin nasal cancer surgery.Dr. Peters is a functional and cosmetic surgery, sinus surgery, Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology, thyroid surgery and skin cancer surgery. Dr. Peters is Head and Neck A Fellow American a member of theSurgery, American College of of the Surgeons, the College of Surgeons, a member of the Academy of Facial Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Plastic Surgery, the N.J.Plastic Academy of Otolaryngology, and the Academy of Facial Surgery and the N.J. the Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and NeckN.J. surgery. Academy of Otolaryngology. He resides in Wall, his wifeinand twoN.J. daughters andwife enjoys with He resides Wall, with his andgolf twoand daughters fishing in his leisure time. in his leisure time. and enjoys golf and fishing
Stephen MD, FACS StephenKupferberg, Kupferberg, MD, FACS Dr. Stephen Kupferberg is a board certified Dr. Stephen Kupferberg is a board certified Otolaryngologist and has been in practice since 1997. He Otolaryngologist and has been in practice for 18 is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, years. is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, Pa. andHe completed his internship and residency at the Philadelphia, Pa. and completed his internship Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Ga. He is and a Cancer residency at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Liason Physician for Community Medical Center for Ga. Dr. Kupferberg practiced Maryland for four the commission on Cancer ofinthe American College of years before moving to Toms River where he resides Surgeons, Vice President of the Monmouth/Ocean County with his Society, wife andand twoChairman sons. He specializes in nasal Medical of the Otolaryngology and sinus surgery and head and neck surgery and Department of Community Medical Center. Dr. adult and pediatric nose and throat disorders. His Kupferberg practicedear, in Maryland for four years before leisure time is spent his family, moving to Toms Riveroutdoors where hewith resides with hiscycling, wife and camping, hiking and golfing. two sons. He specializes in nasal and sinus surgery and head and neck surgery and adult and pediatric ear, nose and throat disorders. His leisure time is spent outdoors with his family, cycling, camping, hiking and golfing.
Christina Gillespie, MD Dr. Christina Gillespie is a board certified Otolaryngoloigist who has been in practice in Toms River since 2013. She completed her internship and residency in Otolaryngology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Before moving to Toms River, she served as Chief of Otolaryngology at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas for eight years. At Ocean Otolaryngology, Dr. Gillespie sees patients of all ages with a variety of medical problems. Her specialties include pediatric otolaryngology, sinus surgery, and surgery for sleep apnea. She also treats common medical conditions such as hearing loss, tinnitus, hoarseness and chronic cough. Dr. Gillespie resides in Monmouth County with her husband and daughter. She enjoys spending time with her family as they explore the Jersey Shore. She is also an avid tennis player.
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Senior Vice President Freedom Capital Management
When you’re facing a difficult transition in life, it can be hard to get a hold on your finances. At Freedom Capital Management, we can help you gain control during those difficult times.
Making your long-term financial health a priority starts with developing a strong relationship with your financial advisor. Whether you are going through a career transition, divorce, death of a loved one, or an illness, we can help you gain control.
How are women thriving when compared to men? • More women graduate from college than men • Women are breadwinners or co-breadwinners in 60% of households • Women are starting businesses at twice the rate of men • Women live 6-8 years longer than men
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If You Have Been Told You Are Not A Candidate For Dental Implants:
Broken Teeth? Failing Dental Bridges? SEE DR. BANKS! Embarrassing Loose Dentures? Often, patients are told that they are not candidates for dental implants because they “don’t have enough bone” or their “sinus is too low.” What are you waiting for? Get RevitaliZEd! Both conditions are correctable problems in almost all patients, according to Dr. Banks. When the gum ridge where are missing is too thin to place a dental implant, The RevitaliZeTMteeth (“all on four”) bone grafting can be performed to correct the problem. What that means is that a bone concept utilizes newestown implant replacement product, or eventhe the patient’s bone, can be placed into the deficient area, stabilized, and allowed to heal. Following healing, dental implants can be placed into that surgery techniques and concepts, area and then restored with porcelain teeth. This procedure is called “ridge augmentation” allowing fewer numbers of dental and can be accomplished in both the top and bottom jaws.
implants to be placed at the time
When teeth are missing, the sinus that lies above the top jaw will expand downward ofridge tooth into the andextraction, cause bone loss and in the immediate gum ridge. This is a correctable problem as well, according to Dr.restoration Banks. “A Sub-Antral Augmentation commonly called a ‘Sinus Lift Procedure’ – can be with Sinus dental implant–bridges. performed, sometimes even at the time of implant placement. This procedure increases the amount ofTop Jaw bone in the area wherewho we would like to wearing place a dental For patients are already full implant. Again, a bone replacement product or TM be used.” even the patient’sRevitaliZE own bone can dentures, treatment allows our A common is thatwearing the boneaisremovable placed intofull the sinus. In reality, the sinus membrane patients misconception to transition from is actually liftedtouphaving (hencetheir to name “sinusdenture lift”) back to where it should be, and the bone graft material denture existing modified is placed the sinus gum ridge and the sinus contour together in one andunder connected to membrane, implants atrestoring the timethethe dental procedure. implants are placed in the jaws.
Dr. Banks incorporates Patients who are state-of-the-art going to have diagnostic all of theirprocedures, such as 3D cone beam CT scanning TM of theteeth face and jaws, toare evaluate her patients for bone grafting procedures. “That way, I can accurately extracted candidates for RevitaliZe diagnose the magnitude of thedentist bone loss in theanarea where we would like to place implants and the quality treatment, too. Their makes implant of the patient’s bone ridge in that area, and pre-plan the surgery to ensure the best possible outcome.” bridge before the teeth are extracted. Then, in one She also prepares and uses advanced biologic materials into grafting procedures such as L-PRF visit with Dr.Rich Banks, all the teeth extracted andoffice at the time of surgery. Bottom Jaw (Leukocyte-Platelet Fibrin) which are are made right in the
the dental implants are placed. Then the implant
And finally, there is a preconceived notion that these procedures are painful procedures. “There bridge is modified and attached to the implants. are multiple anesthesia options for the surgical part of the bone grafting process,” she says. “We offer After ageneral healing period of six months, a new intravenous anesthesia andabout sedation, nitrous oxide and local anesthesia” so that all her patients can restoration is made and inserted. This way the be treated comfortably.
patient is never without teeth.
“Of course, I’m making it sound easy but these procedures are technically demanding and take years So to thegain take-home of practice the propermessage expertise.is—don’t You only suffer want your bone grafting procedures performed by a needlessly with ill-fitting, painful, embarrassing well-trained, ABOMS-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon.”
dentures. Ask your dentist or make an appointment with Dr. Banks to find out about RevitaliZeTM dental implant treatment.
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Focus On Fall Fashions With the fall season nearly upon us, we at Lynne’s Fashion Boutique are excited to show you the newest fashions. The trends this season include floral prints and bell sleeves as well as tunic tops and leggings. For those who prefer wider pants, we carry those too. To wear as toppers, we offer capes, long dusters, sweaters and cardigans. Our layering pieces come in a beautiful array of colors! Reds, blues, greys, blacks, ivories, beiges, wines and so many more. Our evening gown selection is particularly extensive and enticing; we have the best selection around! Specializing in helping women find the perfect mother-of-the-bride and mother-of-the-groom dresses. Our friendly, personalized service, provided by a most knowledgeable sales staff, will make your shopping experience one-of-a-kind. Remember to allow enough time for ordering and alterations when making your selection. Find quality fashion with a personal touch. We are dedicated to personalizing your fashion experience. You’ll find casual and evening attire with fabulous accessories – jewelry, belts, shawls, scarves, handbags and more! You will find designers not typically carried in department stores in a variety of sizes and styles, and we receive new items on a regular basis, so you will always find something different. Shop early and often for the best selection of clothing and accessories. Be sure to visit our website at www.lynnesfashionboutique.com to sign up for our informative newsletter and be sure to check out Lynne Goldberg, Owner of our Facebook page for specials, pop-up sales and more!
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TheThe Importance Cancer Screening ImportanceOf of Colorectal Colorectal Cancer Screening What are protective factors for colorectal cancer? Written by Jai Mirchandani, MD Gastroenterologists of Ocean County
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screening test is a recommended medical test to examine for precancerous lesions prior to the development of cancer. Examples of these kinds of tests include: Mammography- to detect early breast cancer; Pap Smearsto detect cervical cancer; and a Prostate Exam- which examines for early prostate cancer. Colonoscopy is a screening test to detect and prevent colorectal cancer.
What is the colon and rectum?
The colon is a six foot long tube, which absorbs excess water and salt into the blood, and converts waste into stool. The rectum is the end of the colon, where waste/ stool is stored until it leaves the body during a bowel movement.
What is a polyp and why are they important?
A polyp is a growth out of the wall of the colon. Polyps are either benign (non-cancerous), or pre-malignant (pre-cancerous). Polyps are important because certain polyps can grow large over time into colon cancer. Usually patients have NO SYMPTOMS, if they have a polyp. Polyps are caused by genetic and hereditary factors, as well as dietary and environmental factors.
How common is Colorectal Cancer, and do I have to worry about it?
Colorectal cancer is the 3rd most common cause of Cancer in both men and women. The lifetime probability of developing colorectal cancer is approximately 1 in 20 for both men and women, making it very common.
What are some potential symptoms of Colorectal Cancer?
Symptoms of Colorectal cancer include blood in the stool, anemia (low blood counts), changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Often, however, patients have no symptoms at all.
What are risk factors for developing colorectal cancer?
Family history and genetic factors are one of the biggest predisposing factors to the development of colorectal cancer. If you have a close family member who had either colorectal cancer or colon polyps, you are at an increased risk for developing colorectal cancer. Environmental or dietary factors, such as diets high in red meats, alcohol or tobacco use can predispose patients to colorectal cancer. Also patients who are overweight or have advanced diabetes are also at an increased risk for developing colorectal cancer.
Diets high in fruits, vegetables and fiber are protective for colorectal cancer. Also a diet high in calcium has also been seen to be protective for colon cancer as well. Exercise has been seen to be a protective factor as well to prevent colon cancer.
Who should be screened for colorectal cancer?
Any man or woman over the age of 50 years old should be screened for colorectal cancer. Patients with family members with a history of colorectal cancer, or colon polyps, as well as certain symptoms may need to be screened at an earlier age.
How do patients get screened?
A patient can get screened by stool tests to check for blood, X-ray or CT scan tests, as well as certain blood tests that can assess if patients are at risk for developing colorectal cancer. The best test for screening for colorectal cancer is a colonoscopy, as this test can visualize precancerous polyps, as well as remove these polyps before they have a chance to grow and become colorectal cancer.
Call to schedule your appointment at Gastroenterologists of Ocean County.
What is a colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy is a test where a flexible tube is inserted into the rectum. Through this tube, a gastroenterologist can visualize the inside of a patient’s colon. Using a colonoscope the gastroenterologist can identify small polyps, and remove them internally. The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes. Patients are given sedation to make them comfortable throughout the entire procedure. The day before the procedure patients must drink a solution to clean their intestines prior to the procedure. If a patient’s colonoscopy is normal, they most likely will not need another procedure for 10 years.
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What happens to patients who develop colorectal cancer?
Patients who develop colorectal cancer must undergo further treatments, including possible surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Ultimately they have a shorter life expectancy.
What is the most important thing to know about colorectal cancer? The most important things to know about colorectal cancer is that is a common form of cancer, and all
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A revolutionary procedure gave way to a quick recovery for Larry Garfinkel, 87, after a fall outside his Summit, New Jersey home. When Larry Garfinkel arrived at Overlook Medical Center, he didn’t know what his diagnosis – or his treatment options – would be. Earlier that day, he was walking up the back steps to his home in Summit, New Jersey, when he tripped and fell backward onto the driveway. “My head was in pain, so I called 911, and they transported me to the hospital for observation,” recalls Larry. “After undergoing several CAT scans, the doctors told me I had a chronic subdural hematoma, a type of brain bleed, as a result of the fall.”
Larry Garfinkel returned home just three days after undergoing a revolutionary, minimally invasive treatment to address a chronic subdural hematoma – a type of brain bleed – following a serious fall.
“Subdural hematomas occur when blood vessels rupture and leak fluid between the brain and the covering of the brain, oftentimes after a serious fall or trauma to the head. This exerts abnormal pressure on the brain and can cause a stroke,” explains Dr. Ronald Benitez – a board-certified neurosurgeon and president of Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists (ANS) – who treated Larry at Overlook. One of few neurosurgeons specializing in both the surgical and endovascular management of cerebrovascular disease – conditions affecting blood vessels in the brain and cerebral circulation – Dr. Benitez offered Larry an alternative to an open craniotomy called middle meningeal artery (MMA) embolization. This new, minimally invasive procedure enables surgeons to reach the brain through an incision near the groin and navigate a small catheter up into the blood vessels in the brain that are causing the bleeding. They can then inject small particles, called embospheres, to stop the bleeding.
“Dr. Benitez explained this procedure was less intrusive and would lead to a shorter recovery time,” recalls Larry.
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Three days after Larry’s hour-long surgery – the second MMA embolization ever performed in New Jersey – he returned home. Within a month and a half, he was given the all-clear from Dr. Benitez. “Dr. Benitez was confident this would be highly effective for me, and he fulfilled his word,” closes Larry.
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Affirmations to Create a Happier, Healthier You Affirmations are phrases you repeat to yourself to help bring about positive changes in your life. They can also help you stop negative self-talk by choosing to state the opposite of what you believe is true. To create an affirmation out of a negative belief, change the thought: I’m not lovable becomes I deserve to love and be loved n I’ll never find an apartment I like becomes I trust that I will find the perfect place to live n I’m always sick and tired becomes I am healthy and filled with energy to do the things I love n
Affirmations should create positive images in your mind. Using words like scared, pain, or anxious make you think of those conditions. Make sure to use words like comfortable, safe, supported, and peaceful when writing your phrases: I have no pain becomes I feel comfortable. I am not scared becomes I feel safe and supported. n I’m not anxious becomes I choose peace in this moment. n n
Be sure you never to start your affirmations with “I hope.” When you say “I hope this happens,” there is an underlying vibration of doubt. Say to yourself, “I hope I get the job and my boss respects me.” Now say, “I have a job that I love. My boss respects me and values my work.” Which phrase makes you feel better? Which phrase makes you feel that having that job is possible? Always chose statements that make you light up inside. Have you ever thought about what would bring you joy and give you a reason to get up every morning? If you don’t know the answer, try using affirmations to lead you to your life’s purpose. Try these statements and see what shows up for you: I am aligned with my life’s purpose. n My life’s purpose is being revealed to me now. I open myself to all possibilities. n
When you first start saying affirmations, they may not be true or you may not believe they are true. As you continue to say them once or several times a day, they can change the way you think about yourself and the world. Make a commitment to repeat your affirmations every day for a minimum of 21 days. Keep a list of your affirmations on your night table and read them before you go to sleep at night and when you wake up in the morning. Overtime, you may find those statements that were once just wishful thinking, are true. Drop some and add others as the statements become a reality. Affirmations can be a powerful tool to help you let go of limiting beliefs and help you create the happier, healthier life you desire. — By Sharon Yeskel, BA, Integrative Health Associate
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Sacroiliitis/Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction The sacrum is located in the lower portion of the spine and lies between the lumbar and coccyx. The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is located on either side between the sacrum and ilium of the pelvis. The left and right joints are held together by strong ligaments, which contributes to its stability. There is minimal movement to the SIJ. Tt It functions as a shock absorber for the spine and aids with weight transfer to either extremity during ambulation. The ligaments of the sacroiliac joint loosen during pregnancy due to circulating hormones to allow for pelvic widening during the birthing process. When there is inflammation of the SIJ, it is termed sacroiliitis and can be unilateral or bilateral. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a result of abnormal motion in the sacroiliac joint. SIJ dysfunction can result in sacroiliitis but is not the sole etiology. Sacroiliitis can occur as a component of inflammatory conditions of the spine, which are termed spondyloarthropathies. Spondyloarthropathies are inclusive of but not limited to ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis. Sacroiliitis may also occur due to osteoarthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, trauma, childbirth, or infection of the joint. Signs and symptoms of sacroiliitis include mild to moderate ache in the lower back or buttock pain on either side. Stiffness can occur especially with prolonged sitting or walking. Discomfort can worsen when standing from a seated position or a knee-to-chest
position. Pain can be referred to the hip, groin, and occasionally down the leg above the knee if the pain is severe. If there is numbness, weakness, or decreased reflexes in the lower extremities, then more proximal issues involving the lumbar nerves should be investigated. There is no single reliable test in the diagnosis of SIJ dysfunction but provocative maneuvers that reproduce the symptoms are suspicious for sacroiliac joint issues. The gold standard of diagnosis of SIJ dysfunction resulting from the SIJ itself is by performing an X-ray–guided SIJ injection with a local anesthetic. The diagnosis is confirmed if there is significant relief of the pain and function from the injection. Imaging with lumbosacral X-rays to rule out bony pathology is beneficial. CT scan and MRI are also beneficial in examining the lumbosacral spine to rule out other pathology that may involve the discs, bone, and nerves. Treatment is determined by the type and severity of symptoms, and the underlying cause of the sacroiliitis. Nonsurgical treatment includes rest, change of position, heat/ice, or medication (NSAIDs). Other conservative care is inclusive of physical therapy, chiropractic therapy, or osteopathic manual manipulation to help restore range of motion. Fluoroscopically guided SIJ injections with steroids aid in decreasing inflammation and pain. For severe intractable pain not responsive to nonsurgical treatments that interferes with daily functioning, surgery (sacroiliac joint fusion) is designed to fuse the SIJ to stop the motion in the joint.
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3D Mammography Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women. One in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Each year it is estimated that over 252,710 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,500 women will die from the disease. This is why early detection is so important. With early detection, the five-year survival rate is nearly 100%. The latest weapon in the fight against breast cancer is 3D mammography (also known as breast tomosynthesis). This new technology has increased early detection over traditional mammograms, especially in women with dense breasts. Greater accuracy means better breast cancer detection.
Q: What is a 3D mammogram? How is it different from regular mammograms?
A: 3D mammogram--also called breast tomosynthesis--is one of the most advanced forms of breast cancer detection. It uses a very low level of radiation to take multiple pictures of the breast. The x-ray tube moves over the breast in an arc, capturing multiple images of each breast from different angles. A computer reconstructs these pictures to create a 3-dimensional picture of the breast. A regular mammogram takes a single picture of the breast.
Q: What is the advantage of 3D mammogram?
suspicious, patients need to be called back for additional views. The multiple images created by 3D mammograms have such increased accuracy that there is decreased need for this. On average 3D mammograms reduce callbacks by up to 40% compared to traditional mammograms. This means less radiation exposure, increased convenience for our patients, and more peace of mind.
Cancer in this breast is difficult to detect on this standard mammogram.
Q: What can I expect when having a 3D mammogram? A: The process of having a 3D
mammogram is the same as a conventional 2D exam. The technologist will position you, compress your breast, and take images from different angles. There’s no additional compression required, and it only takes a few extra seconds.
Q: Do insurance companies cover 3D mammograms?
Using 3D mammogram technology, the cancer was able to be clearly seen.
A: One of the challenges of interpreting mammograms is normal dense breast
A: Medicare, and many private insurers, cover 3D mammograms. In the past, not
Q: Is there increased radiation performing a 3D mammogram?
Toms River X-ray has been performing mammograms and serving the community for over 30 years. Our 3D mammogram is the latest on the market and has the most advanced technology. It is our mission to provide the very best for our patients. We thank you for trusting us with your health and the health of your loved ones. We look forward to offering you this significant advance in breast cancer screening.
tissue hiding breast cancer. Additionally, overlapping areas of normal dense breast tissue can look suspicious. This is why detecting breast cancer in women with dense breasts is more difficult. The 3-dimensional images of breast tomosynthesis help decrease the tissue overlap that can obscure cancers. It also helps distinguish normal overlapping breast tissue from breast cancer. Studies have shown that 3D mammograms significantly improve the detection of breast cancer, especially in women with denser breast tissue. It also picks up breast cancer at an earlier stage, which may be missed by traditional mammography. 3D mammograms find 20-65% more invasive breast cancers compared to traditional 2D mammograms, with an average increase of 41%.
all private insurance companies covered 3D mammograms. However, in August 2018, New Jersey enacted a mandate requiring nearly all the major health insurers to cover 3D mammograms.
A: Mammograms expose patients to very low levels of radiation. The level of
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Diagnosed With Breast Cancer: What’s Next?
The biopsy shows that you have breast cancer. In addition to the shock and emotional turmoil, a thousand questions go through your mind. “The surgeon said that he took everything out, so why do I need chemotherapy?” “What are my chances?” “Am I going to die from cancer?” “My friend only needed to take a pill, why am I not getting that?”
Not everyone diagnosed with breast cancer is treated the same because no two tumors are alike. Even after the lump in the breast is removed surgically, there is a risk of cancer growing back in the same breast or spreading to other organs, a process called metastasis. The risk of metastasis is based on a number of factors. Age, menopause, the stage of the cancer and characteristics of the tumor cells (grade, hormone receptors called ER and PR, and Her-2) all determine the risk of relapse or metastasis. Age: In general, young women tend to have more aggressive tumors and are more often treated with chemotherapy than older women. Stage: Breast cancer is staged from Stage 0 to Stage IV; Stage 0 is pre-cancerous and is also known as carcinoma in situ (DCIS or LCIS). Stage 0 cancer does not metastasize and does not require chemotherapy. Stage I is a small tumor (<2cm) confined to the breast; when the tumor has spread to the lymph nodes or if the tumor is >2cm it is Stage II. Stage III includes tumors that have spread to lymph nodes in the neck, have affected more than 4 lymph nodes, or have spread to the skin and chest wall. When the cancer has metastasized to other organs (commonly to the bones, lungs or liver), it is Stage IV. The higher the stage, the higher your risk is of relapsing; chemotherapy, hormonal therapy or both are recommended to reduce that risk. Tumor Characteristics: Certain features on the cancer cells can predict the aggressiveness of the cancer. Cancer cells are graded from I to III, grade I being the least aggressive and grade III being the most. The tumor cells are also tested for hormone receptors on the surface of cancer cells, called ER and PR (estrogen and progesterone). Tumor cells are also checked for a protein called Her-2. About 25-30% of all breast cancers are Her-2 positive. Her-2 positive patients are treated with drugs that target the Her-2 protein, such as Herceptin and Perjeta, in addition to chemotherapy.
Who Needs Chemotherapy? Even if the visible tumor is removed surgically, you may have cancer cells floating around in your system that can deposit in different parts of the body. This can happen a few months to several years later, producing metastasis. Research has shown that this risk can be reduced by giving chemotherapy for a few months. In addition, hormonal therapy and Herceptin are used in appropriate patients. After surgery, your surgeon will refer you to a Medical Oncologist who will then determine the kind of treatment you may need. Women who have very early stage breast cancer may not need any treatment and should be observed periodically. Most women with ER and PR positive tumors are treated with Tamoxifen (before menopause), or Arimidex (Anastrazole) or Femara (Letrozole) (after menopause). In addition, your medical oncologist may advise you to get chemotherapy based on the other factors mentioned above. The most commonly used chemotherapy drugs are Adriamycin, Cytoxan, Paclitaxel (Taxol), Docetaxel (Taxotere), and 5 Flurouracil (5 FU). The type of chemotherapy and duration used are also based on the risk of metastasis. Chemotherapy is given for approximately four to six months, starting about 3 to 4 weeks after surgery. Chemotherapy is often administered as an intravenous infusion. To minimize damage to the veins and to ensure proper administration, a device called a port-a-cath can be inserted below the collarbone. This is temporary and can be removed after treatment is completed. Side Effects Chemotherapy can cause nausea, fatigue, vomiting, hair loss, mouth sores, low blood countsand numbness in the extremities. These are all eversible and improve once treatment is discontinued. With the use of newer medications, nausea and vomiting can be prevented considerably.
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Refresh Yourself With The Talented Instructors At Freehold Yoga Linda Bennett Yogini
When Yogini took her first asana class at the Freehold Yoga Center, she knew that she had found her dharma. She began to deepen her practice and understanding of classical yoga and graduated from the Freehold Yoga Center. Furthering her studies, she has completed the 500-hour level of training at the Himalayan Institute in Honesdale, PA. Her teaching style is mindful with emphasis on alignment and breath. Yogini is qualified to teach children through seniors and is honored to share the teachings and practices of yoga.
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Gail Cristelli, E-RYT 500, PYT, Professional Yoga Therapist (IYT), Certified Holistic Health Coach (IIN) and Holistic Health Practitioner with (AADP American Association of Drugless Practitioners), Certified Reiki Master and Certified Yoga of Recovery Counselor (YoR) is the owner of YogaFlow LLC; Yoga Therapy & Nutrition for the Soul. Gail became a student of meditation through the Ananda Ashram in NY where she studies meditation and yoga philosophy under the influence of the Ashram Guru Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati’s senior teachers. She holds weekly yoga classes, private yoga therapy sessions as well as private and group nutritional coaching sessions, Reiki Therapeutic Healing sessions, Yoga Teacher Certification Programs, Workshops and Retreats.
Nancee Capote Prema
Prema graduated as a Licensed Massage Therapist from the School of Integrative Therapies in Holmdel, NJ in 2009, but her journey really began when she graduated as a Registered Yoga Teacher from the Freehold Yoga Center in Freehold, NJ in 2010. Her passion became Ayurveda and Yoga. She began her studies with Hilary Garivaltis at Kripalu in Lenox, MA and received her certifications in 2013
for the Ayurvedic body treatments in Abhyanga, Vishesh, Shirodhara, Shiro-Abhyanga-Nasa and Marma Balancing Treatments. In 2014, she then studied under Kathryn Templeton at the Himalayan Institute in Honesdale, PA and graduated as an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist. She is currently studying with Kathryn Templeton, again and pursuing, the Ayurvedic theories and clinical practicum. In October, 2016, she will also begin her studies at the Himalayan Institute to receive her 500 -hour certification in Yoga. Prema believes, to obtain your optimal health and healing, you have to balance your body, mind and spirit, and the combination of Yoga and Ayurveda provides us with that wholesome foundation. She loves nature, music, people, life and most of all God.
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Louise has her 500 E-RYT and graduated in 2007 from Lenox, Massachusetts. She received a continuing education for people living with Mmultiple Ssclerosis in 2009. She has been teaching for 20 years. No matter a person’s age or health, Louise believes that yoga is accessible and beneficial to everyone. She has been teaching at the Freehold Yoga Studio Center since 1994, which is a very special place for her, and also teaches at Wall Township municipal building and Central State Wellness Center.
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Sheri Glick has 25 years of experience in the health and healing field. She has always been curious about the body/ mind connection and ways to restore, nourish and heal from the inside out. She is a 500-E-RYT with Yoga Alliance and has taken thousands of hours of training throughout the country in yoga, therapy and hands on healing. She is a level 4 Reiki Master and has certifications in Neuromuscular Therapy and CranialSacral Therapy. She is a licensed Massage Therapist, providing her clients with hands on treatments and one-on-one yoga therapy. She received her 200hour training with the Freehold Yoga Studio and was so inspired, she continued on her yoga journey with a 300-hour training at the Phoenix Rising
Yoga Therapy School and an additional 500-hour of training in integrated yoga therapy through the Urban Zen Foundation in New York City. Her most recent training was 300-hours with Rodney Yee and Colleen Sandman Yee in Sag Harbor, New York. She is also certified to teach mediation through Integral Meditation. Sheri uses aromatherapy with most of her private sessions, as she views essential oils as “magic in a bottle.”
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Upon finishing her 200 hour Yoga Teacher training from Freehold Yoga Center in 2011, she put her skills to use by helping students with health issues and physical limitations. Training as a Reiki Master and other healing modalities has brought more to her teaching practice. Presently, she teaches at Chelsea Assisted Living, SCAN at Monmouth Mall, and Freehold Yoga Center, in addition to private and group sessions from her home. She furthered her training in Children’s, Restorative, Chair and Yin Yoga as well as Yoga for Everyone.
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Bryan Nevin is an entrepreneurial Yogi, business owner and advocate of the green movement. His personal and professional missions are parallel. They focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and educating businesses and individuals about our resource - challenged planet while providing viable sustainable solutions. Bryan was certified in Hatha Yoga with a 200 hour certification at the Freehold Yoga Center in 2010. He then spent several months at the Sivananda Yoga Ashram Retreat in Nassau, Bahamas, continuing his education. He then continued to expand his yoga practice by obtaining his Kundalini Yoga Certification, a 200 -hour Teacher Training Course at the Khalsa Healing Arts and Yoga Center with Mahanrishi and Nirbhe Kaur. Bryan has recently self -published a book that is focused on a spiritual connection through communication. He is also in the process of working on another project that has to do with family dynamics behind addicition.
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Got An Itch That Can’t Be Scratched? Colorectal Cancer: Are You Aware? What’s The Big Hype?
Colorectal Cancer: Are You Aware? What’s The Big Hype?
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ointments/creams used and whether or not baby/toilet wipes are being used. A careful diet How colorectal cancer treated? history isisalso taken in order to identify any possible contributing agents. How is colorectal cancer treated? all cases ofperform colorectal cancerexamination. require surgery. Radiation chemotherapy Nearly Your doctor will a physical This will include aand careful inspection Nearly all cases of colorectal cancer require surgery. Radiation and chemotherapy sometimes required in addition to surgery.Common If the cancer is are diagnosed and ofare the perianal skin and a digital rectal examination. findings irritated, are sometimes required in addition to surgery. If the cancer is diagnosedswollen, and treated skin in the earliest stages, approximately 80-90% of patients are restored to reddened that may have linear ulcerations/cracks. Sometimes the perianal skin may treated in the earliest stages, approximately 80-90% of patients are restored be to their normal health. The cureanal ratecanal decreases to 50% or less when the cancer is thickened. An examination of the via an anoscope will also be performed in order their normal health. The cure rate decreases to 50% or less when the cancer is todiagnosed ensure thereinisthe notlater/advanced any intra-anal pathology causing the5% symptoms such as hemorrhoids, stages. Less than of all colorectal cancer diagnosed in the later/advanced stages. Less than 5% of all colorectal cancer warts, a polyp or tumor. Considering the serious diseases that maytechnology. cause the symptoms of patients require a colostomy or “bag,” thanks to modern Dr. Paonessa patients require a colostomy or “bag,” thanks to modern technology. Dr. Paonessa pruritus it is in verybeing important notmaintain to self-diagnose, but rather to seek with a prides ani, herself able to this standard of care in consultation her own practice. prides herself insituations, being able to maintain thismay standard in her own practice. physician. a small skinnumber biopsy need toof becare performed. Not onlyIniscertain she able to minimize the of colostomies/“bags” created for
Not only is she able to minimize the number of colostomies/“bags” created for Nina Paonessa, DO, FACOS, an established Nina Paonessa, DO, FACOS, an established Nina Paonessa, DO,practicing FACOS, an colorectal surgeon inestablished Ocean and colorectalsurgeon surgeonpracticing practicingininOcean Ocean and colorectal Monmouth Counties, answers questionsand about Monmouth Counties, answers questions Monmouth Counties, discusses pruritus ani about colorectal cancer, one of the leading cancers in and its treatments. colorectal cancer, one of the leading cancers in both men and women. both men and women.
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The Generation Program is investigating an experimental treatment that may be able to prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s. We really need volunteers like you to help us get to the finish line. If you’re 60-75 and have not been diagnosed with any memory impairment, this is your chance 4 Industrial Way West, 2nd Floor to join the fight against Alzheimer’s. A fight we Eatontown, New Jersey 07724 can take on together. Will you do something unforgettable today?
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Break Free Of That Negative Habit One dictionary definition of “habit” is -“an acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary.” It’s an action you engage in subconsciously. That sounds innocuous enough; after all, you engage in all sorts of harmless or even helpful habits each day, without much conscious thought – like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, setting the alarm, and buckling your seatbelt. But what habits are- diminishing the quality of your life, possibly shortening your life? Do you (or someone you care about) engage in any of the following negative habits – or others?
• I eat more food than my body needs, and I eat too much junk. • I sit around a lot and don’t exercise enough. • I smoke. • I worry too much and stress myself out. • I have awful sleep patterns. • I procrastinate a lot. • I grind my teeth, or chew my nails, or tug at my hair. Make Your Mind Work FOR You – Instead of Against You! Rhoda Kopy is a nationally certified consulting hypnotist and wellness coach, with specialty certification in complementary medical hypnotism. She earned a B.S. degree in Biomedical Communications from Richard Stockton College of N.J., has an academic background in nursing, and 20+ years’ experience in community health education and coaching. Rhoda adheres to strict ethical standards of the National Guild of Hypnotists.
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Habits form through a process of repetition and reinforcement. Usually you repeat an action because you’ve learned it results in a reward of some sort. Maybe it just feels comforting. The behaviors you repeat become imprinted in the neural pathways of your brain – they become the path of least resistance. Maybe you find pleasure in the quick gratification, and
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the habit continues, even though you’re aware of the dangers it poses. Habits are carried out on automatic pilot: Sit in front of the TV – eat junk. Get in the car – light up a cigarette. Try to sleep – stress and grind your teeth. You get the idea. Because habits are dictated by the subconscious, it’s almost fruitless to rely on intellect – the conscious mind – to eradicate the behavior. If you smoke, you’re aware this behavior can lead to ill health and death. The same may apply to excessive overeating or junk food eating. No matter how much you tell yourself you shouldn’t smoke (or overeat, stress out, chew your nails, grind your teeth, etc.), you continue the behavior. Understanding the dangers generally isn’t enough to make you change. There’s a difference between “knowing” and “doing.” What habit(s) are you engaging in that are potentially harmful or disturbing to you? Certified consulting hypnotists can help you access the aspect of the mind that retains these habits, and use a variety of approaches to neutralize them – by coaching you into a state of receptivity, making suggestions, and employing techniques like mental rehearsal and reframing. In addition to releasing your habit, you get a feeling of “I’m in charge now!” For so long your habit was controlling you, and now you’re taking back control. Imagine your life without your habit. You feel more in charge, more confident and optimistic. You already know that willpower alone doesn’t work over the long haul. If you’re ready for something far more effective and empowering, do something about it now.
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Have You Had Your Annual Mammogram? Breast Cancer Awareness Month
(BCAM), also referred to in America as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM), is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. The campaign also offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer. NBCAM was founded in 1985 as a partnership between the American Cancer Society and the pharmaceutical division of Imperial Chemical Industries (now part of AstraZeneca, producer of several anti-breast cancer drugs). The aim of the NBCAM from the start has been to promote mammography as the most effective weapon in the fight against breast cancer. In 1993 Evelyn Lauder, Senior Corporate Vice President of the Estée Lauder Companies founded The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and established the pink ribbon as its symbol, though this was not the first time the ribbon was used to symbolize breast cancer. In the fall of 1991, the Susan G. Komen Foundation had handed out pink ribbons to participants in its New York City race for breast cancer survivors. A variety of events around the world are organized in October, including walks and runs, and the pink illumination of landmark buildings. In the United States, the National Football League promotes breast cancer awareness by incorporating pink on and off the field, and comic strip artists use pink on one day in October. (1)
What are the key statistics about breast cancer?
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers. About 1 in 8 (12%) women in the US will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for breast cancer in the United States for 2014 are: • About 232,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women. • About 62,570 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be diagnosed (CIS is non-invasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer). • About 40,000 women will die from breast cancer After increasing for more than 2 decades, female breast cancer incidence rates began decreasing in 2000, then dropped by about 7% from 2002 to 2003. This large decrease was thought to be due to the decline in use of hormone therapy after menopause that occurred after the results of the Women’s Health Initiative were published in 2002. This study linked the use of hormone therapy to an increased risk of breast cancer and heart diseases. Incidence rates have been stable in recent years. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by lung cancer. The chance that breast cancer will be responsible for a woman’s death is about 1 in 36 (about 3%). Death rates from breast cancer have been declining since about 1989, with larger decreases in women younger than 50. These decreases are believed to be the result of earlier detection through screening and increased awareness, as well as improved treatment. At this time there are more than 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. (This includes women still being treated and those who have completed treatment.) (3)
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How can National Breast Cancer Awareness Month make a difference? We can use this opportunity to spread the word about steps women can take to detect breast cancer early. Take action to increase awareness about breast cancer and breast cancer screenings. • Ask doctors and nurses to speak to women about the importance of getting screened for breast cancer. • Encourage women ages 40 to 49 to talk with their doctors about when to start getting mammograms. • Organize an event to talk with women ages 50 to 74 in your community about getting mammograms every 2 years. • Display posters about breast cancer screening in your organization’s break room. • Ask health professionals from your local hospital or clinic to share information about mammograms and early detection with your employees or members. • Distribute materials about breast cancer screening at a local health fair. • Partner with local women’s organizations, community groups, and senior centers to reach women ages 40 and older with important information on breast cancer screening. • Host a breast cancer walk with your organization’s members. (2) Sources: (1) Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Breast_Cancer_ Awareness_Month (2) American Cancer Society: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/ detailedguide/breast-cancer-key-statistics (3) Susan G. Komen Foundation: http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/ UnderstandingBreastCancer.html
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Let’s keep kids healthy together. The Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center offers the highest level of pediatric care for newborns to adolescents, including leading-edge treatments and specialized expertise that only a comprehensive children’s hospital can provide. At The Unterberg Children’s Hospital, you’ll discover a child-friendly, family-focused approach to every aspect of care, and dedication to medical excellence for kids.
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What is this?
This is a surgical technique that is performed through very tiny incisions, only a few millimetres long. This is in contrast to traditional surgery performed through large incisions on the foot. Dr. Baskin offers this technique with advantages over open surgery. Much less soft tissue stripping and dissection is required to gain access to the bone in order to make the corrections. This may alleviate the need for wires, implants, or screws.
This may lead to:
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Surgery
• Reduced surgical time • Walking the same day in a surgical shoe. • Less damage to tissues • Less internal scarring • Minimal external scarring (sometimes stitches are not needed) • Less joint stiffness • Same day surgery • Quicker recovery time • Faster return to work and normal activities • No need for pins or implants in the toes • Possibly a better result
What conditions can be treated this way? • Bunions (hallux valgus) • Lumps, bumps, corns, calluses on or in between the toes. • Hammer toes • Metatarsalgia (pain under the balls of the toes) • Big toe arthritis (Cheilectomy for Hallux Rigidus) • Morton’s Neuroma • Plantar Fasciitis • Some aspects of flat feet surgery • Some aspects of ankle arthritis surgery • Diabetic ulcers most places on the foot
Can any surgeon perform this kind of surgery?
No. Very specific training in minimally invasive techniques are required and these training courses have restricted access. A new range of surgical tools, not normally used in traditional open surgery are used and these require a new set of technical skills in order to master the different surgical techniques. This requires training and experience. Not all foot and ankle surgeons perform minimally invasive foot surgery.
Is it for me?
Most people are eligible to have minimally invasive surgery, however it is not for everyone. Some deformities are too large to be corrected using minimally invasive techniques. A consultation with Dr. Baskin will allow you to discuss this in detail and decide which method of foot correction is appropriate for you. n
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Sharon Yeskel Integrative Health Associate, Hackensack Meridian Health-Raritan Bay Medical Center Sharon Yeskel is an integrative health provider for Integrative Health and Medicine at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy and Old Bridge, NJ. She offers inpatients and team members a variety of services to address anxiety, pain and nausea including: Reiki treatments, guided relaxation, acupressure and breathing techniques. She also offers stress reduction workshops for the community. She has a B.A. in Portuguese and Latin American Studies from Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana. Sharon is a Reiki Master, practicing Reiki since 1993. She has studied a variety of energy and relaxation techniques, breath work and hypnosis. Sharon is co-creator of the “Relax and Let Healing Begin” audio series for Raritan Bay Medical Center with titles for relaxation, pain relief, better sleep and preparing for surgery. She speaks Portuguese and Spanish. For more information, call 732-263-7999 or visit www.HackensackMeridianHealth. org/IntegrativeMedicine.
Diane Eia RN Director of Nursing We Care Adult Care As the Director of Nursing, Diane is responsible for the medical care of all of their members. Her role also includes working closely with the other disciplines that make up the framework for We Care Adult Day Care. She has been a RN for 30 years, specializing in the care of the elderly and developmentally disabled. Diane graduated from Brookdale Community College with degrees in Psychology and Nursing. She has a passion for the elderly and enjoys interacting with them. Her specialty is offering compassion and smiles whenever needed. Diane and her husband reside in Howell and have three children. For more information call 732-741-7363. Photo by Annette Jemkins Photography
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Master Colorist And Head Stylist, Lavish Salon April Mikkelson was born in Union County and currently resides in Ocean County with her husband of twenty-five years, two sons, a daughter and a loving dog, Nuggie. She began her hair artistry after high school, when she attended Ocean County vocational school for cosmetology. April has over twenty-five years of experience in owning and managing salons. Being a wife, mother, and cancer survivor inspires her every day. She participates in several cancer-fighting organizations. April takes pride in working with clients of all ages and is committed to making them feel and look their best. She is a master colorist and head stylist at Lavish Salon, located in the Adelphia Plaza in Freehold. April enjoys attending continuing education classes to learn the most up-to-date styles, techniques and trends. She is passionate about beauty and spending time with friends and family. A refreshing glass of wine is essential to her girls’ night out. For more information call Lavish Salon at (732) 431-8680 or visit their Instagram page @lavishsalonnj to catch a glimpse of April’s work.
Financial Advisor CRPC® , The Shore Bitterly Group at Morgan Stanley Tara Bitterly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Red Bank and is head of business development/client communications for The Shore Bitterly Group at Morgan Stanley. A graduate of TCNJ Business School with a dual major in marketing and psychology, Tara joined the family practice in 2015 alongside her father, Gary, and sister, Dana. She holds Series 7 and Series 66 licenses as well as health/life insurance licenses. She is also a certified Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor®. In addition, Tara’s current role of client communications aligns with her passion for psychology and behavioral finance as she works with clients to better understand their perceptions and emotions that accompany investing and financial planning for the future. In her spare time, Tara enjoys traveling, yoga, reading and spending time with her family. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 732-224-3747 or visit https://fa.morganstanley.com theshorebitterlygroup/.
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20 Linden Place Red Bank NJ 07701. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC offers a wide array of brokerage and advisory services to its clients, each of which may create a different type of relationship with different obligations to you. Please visit us at http:// www.morganstanleyindividual.com or consult with your Financial Advisor to understand these differences. Investments and services offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. CRC 2072055 4/18.
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Women Of Monmouth County Imani Rosario, MD University Urology Associates of New Jersey Dr. Rosario earned her medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed her post-graduate training in urology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. After completing her training, Dr. Rosario was appointed Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Urology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. In this position, she was responsible for training and teaching medical students, general surgeons and urologists in training. Dr. Rosario is Board Certified by the American Board of Urology. She joined UUANJ in 2016. For more information, call 609-581-5900 or visit www.UUANJ.com.
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Dr. Sarah Easaw Ocean Hematology & Oncology Dr. Sarah Easaw is a board certified Oncologist and Hematologist who has been practicing in Ocean County since 2006. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Harlem Hospital, affiliated with Columbia University, followed by a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. Before moving to Ocean County, she practiced Hematology and Oncology in Westwood, New Jersey for 10 years. Dr. Easaw founded Ocean Hematology & Oncology, a medical practice focusing on the treatment of cancer and blood disorders. She received Star Career Academy’s Excellence in Healthcare Award in 2010. Her clinical expertise is equal to her ability to treat each patient as an individual with care and compassion. “Dr. Easaw is the most wonderful, compassionate woman and doctor that I have ever met,” says a patient. Dr. Easaw is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology and is a fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Easaw has now joined Barnabas Health Medical Group, a multispecialty physician network affiliated with RWJBH, the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey. She resides in Monmouth County with her husband and has two children. For more information, call 732-961-0010 or visit www.oceancancerdr.com.
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Maryanne Coles Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner Advocare Stafford Orthopedics
Judy Kerlin, APN, is currently employed at Advocare Stafford Orthopedics as an orthopedic nurse practitioner. Originally from Philadelphia, PA, she now resides in Ship Bottom, NJ. She has worked in this area for over 40 years. Prior to returning to school to obtain advanced degrees, she worked as a registered nurse at Southern Ocean Medical Center. After graduation, she became board certified and has worked as an Orthopedic Advanced Practice Nurse for the past 20 years. Her scope of practice includes caring for patients with musculoskeletal (muscle, bone, joint) complaints. Judy has office hours on Monday and Wednesday and can treat all orthopedic complaints, including new injuries and chronic problems such as arthritis. With her varied experiences and caring demeanor, you will be sure to receive the bestcare from her. For more information please call 609-597-6092 or visit www.advocarestaffordortho.com.
Insurance Department, Allen Morgan Fertility & Reproductive Medicine Maryanne Coles has worked at Morgan Fertility and Reproductive Medicine since 2005 in the Insurance Department. Over the years, Maryanne has been invaluable to our patients, providing necessary steps in having their benefits reviewed and verified. Maryanne was born and raised in Kearny, NJ, and moved to Ocean County in 1983 with her family to experience and enjoy all of the seaside inspirations at the beautiful Jersey Shore. Maryanne now resides in Brick, NJ, with her husband, Bill, of 47 years and is surrounded by her three daughters and their spouses, along with her six grandchildren ranging in ages from four months to 18 years old, providing plenty of Grandma time, especially Sunday dinner gatherings. Watching her daughters grow and mature, Maryanne was inspired to take specific courses at Ocean County College and apply those skills in the healthcare field. She first spent 18 years in office support for a local chiropractor, and later moved into a truly rewarding position at Morgan Fertility and Reproductive Medicine. It’s the diverse daily activities that make her day fulfilling, while working with a team of professional staff members, patients, and medical insurance carriers. “She is one of the most reliable employees I have ever had and always has a smile,” says Dr. Allen Morgan. For more information call 732-363-4777 or visit www.MorganFertility.com.
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Lentigo Maligna Melanoma Lentigo Maligna Melanoma The incidence of melanoma has increased steadily in last decades. The American Cancer Society estimates that 76,380 new melanomas (about 46,870 in men and 29,510 in women) were diagnosed in the United States in 2016. The number of deaths from melanoma is estimated at 10,130 persons (about 6,750 men and 3,380 women). Lentigo maligna is a deadly skin cancer, a subtype of melanoma in situ. It affects women more commonly than men. Lentigo maligna melanoma is one of the subtypes of invasive melanoma that represents 5-15% of cases. Lentigo maligna melanoma most commonly occurs on sun-exposed skin, especially of the face, more so in elderly persons but might affect people of any age. It is characterized by an irregular border, more than one color, and large diameter. Lentigo maligna melanoma is most often found in the head and neck. Sometimes other areas are affected, too. The danger of this type of melanoma is that oftentimes it is mistaken for discoloration called melasma, freckle, age spot, liver spot or sun spot.
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The biopsy, performed by a health care professional (usually dermatologist) to diagnose lentigo maligna, does not influence patient survival or rate of metastasis. Previous concerns that incision into a melanoma promotes its dissemination have been allayed. Lentigo maligna is usually treated with surgery after biopsy has confirmed the diagnosis. Melanoma should be managed by a multidisciplinary team that includes a dermatologist, surgeon, and medical oncologist, as well as other allied health professionals. Since prevention of lentigo maligna is the best option, please do not ignore annual skin checks with your dermatology health care provider.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 732-244-2666 OR VISIT WWW.QUALITYDERM.COM RENATA FLAKS, DNP (DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE)
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By Shawn Fisher Directed by Roy Steinberg Constance has spent her life on the deck of a workboat. When her troubled son is lost at sea, and her long-lost daughter suddenly decides to visit, she is forced to face the truth about her family and the secrets that broke it apart so many years ago. A world premiere by a Cape May County native.
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JOIN THE FIGHT FOR ALZHEIMER’S FIRST SURVIVOR.
Walk To End Alzheimer’s Bradley Beach
Saturday, October 20th 2018 Bradley Beach Boardwalk 5th and Ocean Avenues Bradley Beach, NJ 2018 NATIONAL PRESENTING SPONSOR
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79,000
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210,000
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Number of Caregivers 2018
2025
516,000,000 MEDICAID
$2.011 BILLION Medicaid costs of caring for people with Alzheimer’s (2018)
27.7% change in costs from 2018 to 2025
MEDICARE
$29,473 per capita Medicare spending on people with dementia (2017)
For more information, view the 2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report at alz.org/facts.
Total Hours of Unpaid Care
$6,517,000,000 Total Value of Unpaid Care
$352,000,000 Higher Health Costs of Caregivers
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US STATISTICS Over 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and as many as 16 million will have the disease in 2050. The cost of caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is estimated to total $277 billion in 2018, increasing to $1.1 trillion (in today’s dollars) by mid-century. Nearly one in every three seniors who dies each year has Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
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Red Cross Welcomes Rosie Taravella as New Jersey Region CEO Rosie Taravella, former chief executive officer of the American Red Cross of Western and Central New York, has been promoted to regional chief executive officer of the New Jersey Region. Taravella began her new role overseeing all Red Cross service delivery, fundraising and external relations throughout the state in early July. “I am proud and humbled to have been selected for this promotion by senior leaders of our national organization,” said Taravella. “The work of the Red Cross has a positive, meaningful impact on the communities it serves. I will do my best to lead the group of dedicated and talented people who carry out the mission of the Red Cross in New Jersey.” Taravella succeeds Ana Montero, who has assumed new responsibilities as chief of the Red Cross Hurricane Maria Recovery Program in Puerto Rico. “I’m thrilled to welcome Rosie to New Jersey,” said Mathieu Nelessen, northeast division vice president, American Red Cross. “Her leadership skills, management philosophy and experience will enable her to build upon the region’s existing strengths and lead the Red Cross to provide even better service to communities in the Garden State.” Taravella became the regional chief executive officer of the American Red Cross of Central New York in early 2012, overseeing the organization’s operations throughout 16 Central New York counties. In late 2014, the region was expanded to include Western New York, with Taravella providing oversight for 26 counties. During her tenure, Taravella developed a vision and strategy to increase the teamwork of employees reporting across the region, executed a plan to reduce the number of facilities in the region to better utilize donor dollars, and partnered with emergency management officials to develop community resilience and improve readiness for large-scale disasters. After Hurricane Harvey devastated parts of Texas last year, Taravella was deployed by the Red Cross to work as a liaison with elected officials in Texas. She also served as interim CEO of the Red Cross Greater New York Region while leadership there was deployed to help with hurricane relief efforts. Prior to her work with the Red Cross, Taravella was vice president of corporate advancement at WCNY Public Broadcasting in Syracuse, New York. Taravella was invited to participate in the Health Foundation Leadership Fellows Program of Western and Central New York from 2013-2015, and was awarded “Nonprofit Executive of the Year” by the Central New York Business Journal in 2014.
Would you know what to do if a Tornado WARNING was issued? Although the majority of tornado activity occurs in the central and southern regions of the country, tornadoes have been reported in every U.S. state. In New Jersey, we’re more familiar with hurricanes, which allow a few days to prepare. Tornadoes can occur quickly with little or no warning and are violent, with winds that can exceed 250 miles per hour. Pay attention when a tornado WATCH or WARNING is issued. Download the free Red Cross EMERGENCY App which, in addition to alerts, includes safety information about what to do before, during and after disasters. Have this critical information available at your fingertips. For more information about what to do to help you and your family be prepared for all types of storms and emergencies, including free tools and resources, visit redcross.org/prepare.
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Fine Art
Never too Late to Find your Passion! F
County Woman recently caught up with the up and
coming artist Cathy Tveici. Although she’s been a graphic designer for 30 years she is new to the fine art world. This summer she started doing oil paintings of Cape May and her paintings have drawn a lot of attention from people who live and vacation in Cape May. We asked her to tell us how she got to this point and here is what she had to say.
Cathy Tveici in her home studio
rom a very young age I always knew I was going to be an artist. There was never the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I just always knew. I never had home ec, wood shop or sewing classes, I somehow always ended up in art classes. I believe the teachers saw it and just automatically placed me there. When it came time to go to high school, most of my friends went to local schools for secretarial, beauty, nursing, etc. I, on the other hand, decided to apply for The High School of Art and Design. At A&D I really began to flourish as an artist. I was exposed to so many facets of the art world, but I gravitated towards Graphic Design. I loved that school; being surrounded by so much talent was a very unique experience. Going to school on 59th Street in Manhattan was the icing on the cake. After high school I worked for one year for a type designer but my co-workers pushed me to go back to school. Before I knew it I was accepted into Parsons School of Design. Parsons was an unbelievable experience; once again I was surrounded by amazing talent. At Parsons I majored in Communications Design with emphasis on Advertising. After 4 years I received my BFA and went off into the real world. After graduation I picked up a job at Pearl Arts & Crafts (great store that unfortunately
no longer exists). One day I was ringing up a customer at the register and she hired me on the spot to work at a newspaper. I was there a few months when the woman who hired me got into an argument with the boss and quit. The next day I was the new Art Director. With very little experience and the work ethic instilled in me by my mother, I managed to pull it all together. Eventually the newspaper expanded to a magazine and then we added another magazine, and here is where my two passions of publishing and advertising joined together and made going to work a joy. Somewhere in there computers came along and the way I did my job totally changed. Computers allowed me to do things that were in my head and transfer them to print beautifully! So fast-forward 30 years: I am an InDesign/Photoshop wiz and I do what I love every day. But then one day early this summer, I saw a photograph and this overwhelming desire to paint it came over me. I was obsessed and thought about it constantly. Finally I bought all I needed to start painting. At first my daughter and husband chuckled at the beginnings of my first painting, but once I was finished they were amazed. But more importantly, I was amazed! I had no idea I was capable of painting and now I have a new passion. Facebook has exposed me to a lot of
people who love my work and gave me the opportunity to share my work with thousands of people. Over the summer I’ve managed to build a bit of inventory and built my website. I picked up a few commissioned jobs, and sold a couple of limited edition prints. My Facebook page has grown and I’m getting new followers all the time. Now I have a new goal and that is to become a different kind of artist. It just seems that I have been designing on the computer so long that I forget how much fun it was to get my hands dirty! n On October 4th one of my prints will be auctioned off at a charity for Family Promise of Cape May. This charity raises money for homeless children and I was so honored to be asked to donate one of my limited edition prints. For more information about the auction/dinner, please visit my website at CTveiciFineArt.com and click on events. Also please check out my Facebook page @CathysFineArt
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Martha Raye: Singer, Actress And Nurse In The United States Army Reserve! Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in Martha Raye was born 1969 for her work with charities and under the name of Margaret Teresa Yvonne entertaining the US troops. Martha received the Women’s International Reed on August 27, Center Living Legacy Award in 1916 to Maybelle Hazel 1988. Martha was also awarded the (Hooper) and Peter Presidential Medal of Freedom in Reed in Butte, Montana. November 1993 by President Bill By the age of three Clinton. Martha was performing Martha also had her share of personal troubles that included seven with her parents in marriages, and a daughter with whom it their variety show that was reported she had tension as a result toured the nation. By her daughter’s decision to cremate her her late teens, Martha ex-husband. Martha was known for her began working with a Allmusic.com. outrageous behavior when flying due Shazam.com. band in New York and to over-consumption of alcohol prior to her flight. Martha got herself into trouble after being “discovered” by a Hollywood talent scout, she on many occasions for her loud and inappropriate behavior when flying. In 1956, it relocated to Hollywood. Martha is known to have been a was reported that as a result of the break-up of Martha’s fifth marriage, the “demise” performer of “slapstick” comedies and initially performed of her variety show, and what is referred to as “other personal problems,” Martha with Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante, W.C. Fields and Joe E. attempted suicide by ingesting sleeping pills. This appeared to be an eye-opening experience for Martha, and from that point on she appeared to have connected with Brown. Martha has been described as “The Big Mouth” and her faith. It is reported that Martha always acknowledged “The Sisters of St. “The Female Bob Hope.” Francis Hospital” at the end of her television shows, where Martha had It has been reported that when World War II began, recovered from the life stressors that were causing her great despair. Martha joined the USO and began entertaining the Martha Raye died on October 19, 1994 at the age of 78. military troops in war zones. Martha’s dedication and It is reported that she died from complications of pneumonia. commitment to her country soon became evident Martha was buried with “full military honors” at the Fort Bragg as she was not only a performer but also a nurse. Main Post Cemetery in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. This Martha reportedly had a “surgical specialty” and cemetery is a “Special Forces” cemetery and Martha is reportedly had no problem entering into combat zones to tend the only female buried amongst the military veterans. Although to the wounded. Additionally, Martha had a fear of it is noted that flying, even though being a performer with the USO she was buried as well as a surgical nurse included extensive travel as with military honors part of the job. There is a particular time in history that has Dickstannard.com. and she is the only female been conveyed by a Vietnam Army helicopter pilot who has shared buried at this cemetery, on her that during an extremely tense and active mission where there were dead soldiers, wounded soldiers being removed from the front lines and they were “running out of tombstone it is reflected that she was a “civilian.” Martha body bags,” with a commanding, strong and loud voice, Martha Raye had appeared was dedicated to her country with a Special Forces beret and “jungle” fatigues. Martha jumped into action and and with her “Big Mouth” and began tending to the wounded and placing them into the helicopter and also courageous spirit, she made carrying the dead aboard. The helicopter pilot was dumbfounded and could not sure her voice was heard! “Yeah, believe her support. The pilot expressed concern to Martha and noted her “USO Man!” show” as he did not want the current circumstances to hinder her performance. www.war-veterans.org[P1]. Martha firmly responded by saying, “Captain, see this eagle? I am a full Bird in the US Army Rita King, LCSW is the Associate Director of Justice Reserve, and on this is a Caduceus which Involved Services at Jewish Family Service. In this role, means I am a nurse, with a surgical specialty…. Rita currently supervises a Re-Entry program for now, take me to your wounded!” (www.warincarcerated individuals as well as a community based veteran.com). diversion program for consumers experiencing mental Martha was an anomaly with a voice that illness and involvement with the criminal justice system. could command with confidence. Martha Rita is a “De-escalation for Individuals with Special would travel with the USO to carry out the Needs” training facilitator and has trained approximately 1,200 law enforcement professionals to date. Rita is also strength of the mission of the USO and a CIT trained mental health professional. Rita has a strong passion for became a prominent figure during the war, women’s history and in her free time she continues to raise awareness at times at her own expense. Martha was of the importance of women’s history through lectures and community an honorary Green Beret and known as Lt. speaking engagements. Colonel Maggie. Martha was awarded The Patrickbieneman.com.
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Join SCAN in Celebrating our 30th Anniversary in 2018! Where Active Adults Meet To Be Informed, Empowered And Inspired It’s Time to Get Back to School! SCAN’s Fall Semester begins September 10th and will continue through
December 7th. Call us at 732-542-1326 for a copy of the class listing or view the full catalog on our new Successful Aging & Technology website at www.scannj.org . A wide variety of classesis(regular and new) and workshops are available – Program there’s sureReturns to be SCAN (Social Community Activities Network) a something adult of interest to education everyone soand signresource up now! In celebrationtoofFreehold SCAN’s 30th Anniversary during all of 2018, new members non-profit social center can join SCAN with a friend and eachlocated pay $15in if the you bring a friend. Thisreturned is a great time toAging stop and by Technology for a tourprogram of our to Monmouth SCAN its Successful the founded in 1988 and conveniently Mall facility and try a class on us. Current members, invite a new member to join for $10 and you can renew for $10. YMCA Community Center in Freehold Borough in October. Once again Monmouth Mall and our satellite location in Freehold the Affordable Housing Alliance provided funding for free tablets for limited Borough. The name reflects theOctober action-oriented profile Join Us on 4th at 1:30pm to Successful Aging and Technology Program News income andSuccessful coachesAging provided training on howprogram to useinthe tablets SCAN participants, initiated our latest and Technology (SAT) Asbury celebrate SCAN’s 30th Birthday of its members and the vibrancy and social networking and Internet. In 10-week additionprogram, to weekly technologyparticipants coachingreceive and free Parkaccess on Julythe 18th. During this limited-income We look forward to seeing you at the SCAN offices strength of the organization. The main draw of tablets whilesessions, others bring their own. Coaches provide classes training on on how to useaging. the tablets mentoring participants are provided healthy A new in Monmouth Mall on Thursday October 4, 1:30-3:30, and navigate internet. has Participants leave the program proficientfrom in email, internet safety, when we willto be holding our 30th birthday membership, which is open anyone aged 50 party! andCome over, aspect of thetheprogram been the addition of students Monmouth and Facebook andserve other social media. In addition the weekly technology coaching with yourmeet SCAN new friends and enjoy music, who as technology coaches.to We hope to hear from you ifand you is the opportunity tocelebrate socialize, friends andadult be University mentoring sessions, participants are provided classes for Aging Well, Financial Literacy, and refreshments, cake & coffee and other surprises and giveaways! All are welcome – advance would like us to bring this program to your Community; please call us at 732proactive in staying healthier. Advance Planning. Additional sessions of SAT are planned for 2019. For information about registration is requested. 542-1326. the program including how to apply for future classes, contact SCAN at 732-542-1326 or Dealing with Dementia visit www.scannj.org. Family caregivers are the backbone of community-based SCAN Honors Awardees at Annual Luncheon services providing over $450 billion of unpaid services
SCAN held our Annual Awards on October 25th at Seabrook The Keyport SAT graduates show off acrossLuncheon the nation, particularly when it comes to caring in for their diplomas on their last day of Tinton Falls. The annual luncheon was an opportunity for SCAN to honor key loved ones suffering from dementia. To support local family caregivers in the area, SCAN class on June 15th. and Caregiverwho Volunteers of Central Jersey collaborated with the Rosalynn Carter Institute individuals provided outstanding support to SCAN in 2016. for Caregiving (RCI) from Georgia and trained eight individuals from across New Jersey to This year’s honorees were: serve as instructors and provide Dealing with Dementia workshops for professional and family Leaders of Distinction: Cynthia Joy, President/CEO YMCA Western caregivers. SCAN (Social Community Activities Network) is a non-profit adult education and resource center founded in 1988. The Monmouth County and Donna Blaze, Workshop Chief Executive Affordable Developed by RCI, the Dealing withM. Dementia provides Officer, tips and strategies for name reflects the action-oriented profile of members and the vibrancy and social networking strength of the organization. Housing caregivers Alliance on best practices for caring for their loved ones and themselves. The goal is for Neptune Successful Aging and SCAN programs sustain independence, health and happiness among peopleTechnology fifty years of age and older in Class Monmouth Alzheimer’s dementia family caregivers to gain a better understanding dementia, utilize Leaders of and Distinction in the Field of Aging: Colleen Smith, of Caregiver and Ocean Counties. SCAN itself is a place where Active Adults meet to be Informed, Empowered and Inspired. SCAN’s Graduates strategies toMonmouth effectively manage problem behaviors, handle caregiver stress and burnout. Mission is to provide an active support system for those over the age of 50. SCAN uses education and technology to create Specialist, County Division on and Aging, Disabilities & Veterans anAfter environment where the aging population can continue grow intellectually as well as physically and thereby completing their 12 weeks of toinstruction and coaching, theemotionally, Neptune The eight graduates of the Dealing with Dementia Workshops will be offering these Services and Luanne Kane, Coordinator of the Take Control of Your Health allowing older adults to thrive – not just survive. workshops in Ocean, Monmouth, Mercer, Middlesex and Union Counties in the fall of 2018 Successful Aging and Technology participants graduated from the program on Program County who attend the four-hour workshop will receive a copy of the SCAN’s programming falls within four divisions: the Hub includes the Monmouth Mall location where social education and springinofOcean 2019. Caregivers September 27th.andThey continue meet monthly tohigh ensure they retain theinto classes and information referralwill services are provided;to SCAN on Wheels brings our impact programming directly SCAN’s Volunteer Recognition: Yachi Pan and Mai-Uyen Nguyen Dealing with Dementia Guide. which provides over 300 pages of information and solutions to high-needs communities; the Multi-Media division includes our three cable TV shows which can also be seen on our YouTube valuable lessons learned. problems every day. All the caregivers attendeesface enjoyed great food, great company and numerous great channel, and our social media; Caregivers First, our newest division, is entirely devoted to the specific needs of Caregivers. Graduates! We Hope to See You at Our Seniors & Technology Day at prizes and raffles. IfCongratulations you would like SCAN to come into your community to present any of the programs or events outlined above, just give us
Bell Works on Friday, November 2nd , 10:00am-12:30pm
a call anytime at 732-542-1326. We’d love to hear from you!
Perhaps you walked these halls or have always been fascinated by the technological MEDICARE PARTICIPANTS – Eero advances made at BellADVANTAGE Labs or by the design of this landmark building by Architect Saarinen. HEED! Join us at Bell Works in Holmdel for a talk on “Aging With The Benefits of TAKE
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Technology”, a tourOpen of BellEnrollment Works which Period was home to BellOctober Labs and15, its 5,600 The Medicare began 2016engineers and and researchers and 8 Nobel Prize laureates, and receive other senior and technology information. ends December 7, 2016. havethebeen significant changes thecurrent plans This aon wonderful opportunity to There learn about history of Bell Labs and tourinthis available New Jersey andto some plans, such aswonderful the AmeriHealth metro hubtonow called Bell residents, Works - home new Tech companies, eating venues, and Geisinger/Meridian Health Plans, will no longer provide coverage a seasonal indoor Farmer’s Market, and so much more. We will meet at the HolmdeltoPublic Library locatedininside theIfBell Worksbeen building. Bell Works is located at 101 NJ residents 2017. you’ve affected by plan changes, or Crawfords if you’re Corner Road, Holmdel. Advance registration is required. considering changing plans, don’t miss the December 7th enrollment deadline!
SAVE THEinformation DATE forabout SCAN’s Annual Luncheon You can receive Medicare from Awards their website (Medicare.at Seabrook in Tinton Falls onYou October 23rd gov) or by calling 1-800-633-4227. can contact Family & Children’s Our 2018 luncheon figures to be bigger and better than ever! Join us in saluting our 2018 Services at 732-222-9111 for SHIP (State Health Insurance Honorees while enjoying a great buffet luncheon with loads of raffle giftAssistance baskets. Program) You Horizon can alsoBlue contact at 732-542-1326 to make an Honoreescounselors. for 2018 include Cross SCAN Blue Shield of New Jersey, Monmouth Park Charity Fund, Health Group, St. Andrew United Methodist Church and SCAN appointment withVNA a SHIP counselor. Volunteer Jane Schaff. Tickets are $25 for SCAN members and $50 for non-members. Call 732-542-1326 to register and for additional details. And of course we’d be delighted if you would like to support us with a sponsorship.
PLEASE10MARK YOUR CALENDARS • NOVEMBER – Fundraiser for SCAN, Bubbles and Bling in
Monmouth Events Red Bank,County 11am-1pm. • September 10 – Fall Semester begins • •NOVEMBER Event, Downton Abbey Tea andGorman, Trivia in October 4 - Lunch &15 Learn–atSpecial Monmouth Mall, Medicare Update and Rosemary APN, Monmouth Medical Center will talk about having an Emergency Toolkit for Seniors Spring Lake, 2-4pm. • October 4 - SCAN’s 30th Birthday Party,1:30-3:30 pm • •NOVEMBER 16 – Information Breakfast, 8-9am – October 23 – Annual Awards Luncheon at Seabrook, 11:00am-1:30pm Come learn about SCAN! Day at Bell Works, Holmdel, 10:00am-12:30pm • November 2 – Seniors & Technology • November 8 – Lunch & Learn Monmouth Mall,Health Five medical from Monmouth • DECEMBER 2 – 4th atAnnual Brain Fair,experts 10am-1pm, at Medical Center will address your health related questions to help you find the pathway to Monmouth Mall featuring keynote speaker Shira Goldberg, MD, better health and we will provide a free box lunch, 11:00am-1:30pm of Barnabas Ocean CountyHealth Events– Monmouth Medical Center Geriatric Services with interactive brain teaser advantage of • along September 26 -20 Lunch & Learn at St. Andrew Unitedstations. Methodist Take Church, Toms River, The Poweropportunity of Music by Franfor Panella and Medicare Update, this people of all ages to 10:00am-1:00pm experience fun and creative • November 15 – Brain Health Fair at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Toms River, interactive activities designed especially to promote brain health. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Abhijit Chattergee, Geriatrics Specialist at Monmouth Medical • JANUARY 2017 we – APRIL – SCAN’s 2017you Winter Center Southern 9, Campus,and will have 157, to 2017 20 interactive stations where can tease your brain and learn new things, 10:00am-1:30pm Semester of classes.
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