Ocean County Woman - 2013 September/October

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Welcome to the Sept./Oct. 2013 Issue Of Ocean County Woman

Up and down the Jersey Shore, families were enjoying the lazy, magnificent days of summer. Many of the owners on the boardwalks reported their businesses were doing well, some said even better than last year. Admittedly, there is still ongoing construction along the northern parts of the Jersey Shore, but overall, the Jersey Shore is amazing. The revitalization proves we are Jersey Strong! In addition to the high quality educational articles found in this issue, we want to bring your attention to several of the specials and events that you won’t want to miss. Now, our play giveaways are only available on Facebook. “Like Us” on Facebook and participate in our play giveaways as well as other offers during the issue. The equinox brings autumn on September 22 at 10:29 PM EDT. The fall and spring equinoxes are the only days of the year in which the sun crosses the celestial equator. Enjoy all the fall activities in New Jersey as you watch the landscape silently burst with vibrant colors of red, yellow and orange. On behalf of the staff at The Ocean County Woman, thank you for your continued loyalty, and for your comments, suggestions and support. We are the Media Partner with NJAWBO Happy Fall, Lynn K. Wolf, Publisher and the Staff of Ocean County Woman Events in Ocean County • AtlantiCare Center for Surgical Weightloss and Wellness (pg. 19) FREE Ongoing weight loss Seminars. • NJAWBO (pg. 67) Sept. 26 – Dinner Meeting Oct. 10 – NJAWBO State Meeting: “Salute To Women.” Oct. 16 – Open House and Networking • Alzheimer’s walk (pg. 65) Sept. 28 – Point Pleasant Beach. • Peppermint Tree (pg. 48) Oct. 2 – Open House – See the classrooms in action! • CMC Auxiliary Association (pg. 54) Oct. 3 – Gourmet Foods in Designer Kitchens Tour – Tour and sample foods from the professionally designed kitchens of 6 beautiful homes. • Toms River Chamber (pg. 72) Oct. 9 - Luncheon – open to members and non-members, discussing an overview of the region’s economy since Sandy. • Family Focus (pg. 53) Oct. 23rd – “Rescue Your Retirement” – speakers covering all facets of retirement and dinner. • MAC Events (pg. 73) Nov. 2-3 Women’s Expo – Giveaways, Makeovers, Cooking demos, fitness presentations and more.

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Featured Articles

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^ Senior Club

^ Whiting Business Association

^ Psychiatry

^ Adult Community

The Regency Club...........................................3

Whiting Business Association.......................10

Dr. Charles Meusberger.................................35

Fountainhead Properties...............................59

Medical Professionals Stephen L. Newman, MD, MBA......................4 AtlantiCare Neurosciences Institute Stroke Center.........................................................6 South Jersey Fertility Center...........................8 Premier Pain Centers......................................9 All Care Physical Therapy..............................11 NJ Community Spine and Pain.....................15 Shore Vascular & Vein Center........................16 AtlantiCare: The Center for Surgical Weight Loss & Wellness...........................19 Whiting Healthcare & Laurelton Village Care Center by Revera....................... 20-21 Gastroenterologists of Ocean County...........24 Ocean Plastic Surgery, PA.......................25, 38 New Jersey CyberKnife.................................26 Woman to Woman Obstetrics & Gynecology, LLC...........................................................28 Bella Derma Medi Spa...................................29 Ocean Hematology & Oncology....................32 Seaview Orthopedics....................................33 Nina J. Paonessa, DO, FACOS.....................37 Institute For Complementary & Alternative Medicine...................................................39 Toms River X-Ray, CT & MRI Center....... 40-41 Total Hearing Care................................... 42-43 Caring Heart & Brain Imaging........................45 Main Street Foot & Ankle...............................57

^ Health & Wellness

^ Home Care & Hospice

^ Home Improvement Contractor

Ocean Club............................................. 12-13 Ocean Health & Weight Loss.........................14 Jersey Shore Pharmacy................................52 Yoga Nine Mind/Body Studio........................56 RX Card.........................................................76

Holy Redeemer Hospice...............................36

RKA Construction..........................................60

^ Education

^ Real Estate

Ocean County College..................................38 Peppermint Tree Child Development Center................................48

Orrico Realty..................................................61

^ Contemporary & Rattan Furniture Heritage House Interiors.................................7

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^ Business & Finance Copiers Plus, Inc...........................................16 Family Focus Financial Group.......................53 Toms River – Ocean County Chamber of Commerce................................................72

^ Title Company

^ Assisted Living Spring Oak of Forked River...........................44 Elder Life Management, Inc..........................49

Aesthetic Dental Creations............................17

Abstrax Hair Designs.....................................50

^ Precious Metal Buyer

^ Premier Consignment Center

Precious Metal Buyers, LLC..........................18

Yesterdays and Todays..................................51

^ Law

^ Florist

Jay Turnbach, Esq. LLC..........................22, 80 Matus and Connell........................................23 Daniel Straffi Jr., Esq.....................................31

Skip’s Florist..................................................54

^ Elder Law Rice Elder Law..............................................30

^ Fashion & Beauty

Homestead Nursery......................................69

^ Theatre & Entertainment

^ Community.......................... 54, 64-65, 67, 69-70, 71, 73

Buyer & Cellar................................................74 Lady Day-The Billie Holiday Musical.............74 iluminate........................................................75 Peter & The Star Catcher..............................75 Stomp............................................................75

^ Social Media Facebook.......................................................77

^ Acupuncture Koehler Acupuncture.....................................55

^ Fine Art Photography Tracy Harman Photography.................... 78-79

^ Yarn Shop A Stitch In Time.............................................56

Storage..............................................58 Senior Airship C lub

Wedding Belles..............................................34 Leisure & Lace...............................................46 Barbara’s Boutique........................................47 Permanent Makeup by Amy..........................66

Eileen Fox Jewelry.........................................68

^ Premier Nursery and Landscaping

^ Wigs & Hair Replacement

Brandywine Senior Living..............................27

Stewart Title..................................................66

^ Jewelry

^ Elder Life Management

^ Professional Dentistry

^ Alzheimer’s Care Community

^ Women of Ocean County................ 62-63

^ Footwear

Foot Solutions...............................................58

^ Business & Personal Storage

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Alzheimer’s Disease – How To Fight Back

Submitted by: Bena Gulkowitz, Program Director, The Regency Club

Approximately every 70 seconds someone in this country is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. To date, there is no cure for this disease. There are, however, drugs that can help the progression. All healthcare professionals agree that in addition to medication, mental and physical stimulation is critical in the fight back against Alzheimer’s disease. The mind is similar to a muscle, so the more one uses it the better it continues to function. Reading, crossword puzzles, scrabble, cards, chess, and checkers are all stimulating for one’s mind. TV is usually not very stimulating, yet we find so many seniors with memory loss spending so many hours during the day in front of the TV. Even conversations with friends and family can be very helpful as words begin to slip one’s mind. Simple, friendly conversation can help exercise the brain by the search for words instead of letting the words and sentence structure function of

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the brain fade away without a fight. The Regency Club is a memory care club specifically designed to help improve memory skills. Our caregivers have told us that they find it very difficult to keep their loved one with Alzheimer’s disease engaged in activities for any extended period of time. The professional staff at The Regency has many different ways to keep people engaged in many mentally stimulating activities throughout the day. Another big challenge in fighting against memory loss is for the caregiver to get their loved one to agree to continue to be active and socialize. Depression is very common among those with beginning to moderate stages of memory loss, as they are noticing the changes in their mental capacity. The Regency Club helps those individuals remain active and really improves their quality of life. Countless family members have commented that after their loved one joins the club they see significant improvement in their communication skills. It is as if the Regency staff is dusting off sections of the brain that have begun to die, and keep them

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alive as long as possible. Our mission at The Regency Club is to improve the quality of life for those suffering with Alzheimer’s Disease or related memory loss, and keep them living in the community as long as possible. Come join The Regency Club for one complimentary day (with the mention of this article) and see how we can help your loved one fight back against memory loss! Call 732-286-2220.

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So I Snore . . . What’s The Big Deal? Q Q Q noring isn’t

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just a nuisance to the person sleeping next to you it’s a health hazard.

Dr. Newman answers some frequently asked questions about this condition and what you can do about it.

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Is Snoring Dangerous?

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SNORING KILLS! It impacts not only the person who generates the sound but also the bed partner. Snoring may lead to hypertension, heart attack, stroke and sudden death in addition to sleepy driving. The interruption of sleep caused by snoring increases appetite and weight gain. Snoring is not just the sound - it can be a health hazard and a marriage breaker. MAKE IT A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION!

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How much should I sleep?

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Most people feel awake, alert and rested if they sleep from 7-9 hours.

So sleep medications work?

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Both the short and long answers are resoundingly no! They are designed for use in select times and individuals who may respond to short-term prescription medications won’t be helped in the long term.

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Are there alternative options to medications for insomnia?

Yes. The best therapies include learning how to sleep, relaxing and dealing with difficulties in falling and staying asleep, and awakening too early. Certain individuals respond to the exposure to bright lights at an appropriate intensity and timing. This process takes anywhere between four to six office visits.

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What is a sleep study?

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In the old days, (2011), you had to go to a hospital or sleep laboratory and have 25 electrodes , wires and tubes attached to your head and body. For some this is still needed but most people are easily studied in the convenience of their own home with a device ½ the size of a cell phone, a tube beneath their nose that measure airflow, a band aid like device on the finger tip and a soft belt around the chest. It is set up as you leave the office and interpreted the next day.

Dr. Stephen L. Newman, a graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is the first Board Certified Sleep Specialist in Ocean County. He also established the first Sleep Disorder Laboratory in Southern and Central New Jersey. A resident of Ocean County since 1986, he is married to Merrell Newman and has two children. The pride and joy of his life is his granddaughter, Madeleine.

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How is sleep apnea or snoring treated?

The best news is that surgery is almost never needed. Sometimes simple natural nose and sinuses washes are needed. More often a device that is worn in the mouth at night overcomes snoring in most people. Sleep apnea, when someone stops breathing repetitively while asleep, is often treated with a device that blows air into the nose or mouth called CPAP.

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If snoring is a concern, call to schedule your appointment with Dr. Newman, 732-920-8022.

Sleep Apnea Ambulatory, at home, sleep studies Overnight in laboratory diagnostics Driving Evaluation Cognitive Behavioral Therapy of Insomnia CPAP/BIPAP therapy Provent therapy Mouth Devices Narcolepsy evaluation

35 Beaverson Blvd, Suite 7C Brick, NJ 08723 Phone: 732.920.8022 drslnewman@drnewman.org

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Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffins Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin cups and spray paper liners to prevent sticking. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin and oil. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just moistened. Stir in apples. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling ¾ full. Make topping by combining flour, sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle the topping over the filled muffin cups. Bake for 35-40 minutes.

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A sleep study should be considered if you awaken tired, fall asleep at work or while driving, feel fatigued, told you snore or stop breathing, are gaining weight or have high blood pressure.

Diplomat American Board of Sleep Medicine

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Fall Recipe

2 ½ cups flour 2 cups sugar 1 T pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup pumpkin ½ cup oil 2 cup apple, peeled and finely chopped Topping: 2 T flour ¼ cup sugar ½ tsp cinnamon 4 tsp butter

How do I know if my spouse, friend or family member needs a sleep study?

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VeinGogh: The Latest Treatment For Spider And Facial Veins Stephen Gosin, M.D. FACS

Jeffrey S. Gosin, M.D. FACS

Spider veins, known as telangiectasias, are small varicose veins that affect the surface of the skin. They usually appear as a cluster (or multiple clusters) of red, blue or purple lines just under the surface of the skin.

T skin of the legs, but also are

hey commonly occur on the

seen on the cheeks, nose and other areas of the body. Spider veins are

most commonly a cosmetic problem. However, on the legs, they can also occasionally cause burning pain, itching and in some cases may be prone to bleeding. Spider veins on the leg may also be an indication of a more significant underlying problem known as venous reflux. This occurs when the valves in the legs veins become incompetent, causing blood to abnormally pool in the legs, increasing the pressure in the veins and causing them to dilate. This can cause leg pain, swelling, leg heaviness and fatigue and other symptoms. Risk factors include prolonged standing, family history of varicose veins, pregnancy, increasing age and being over weight. Shore Vascular & Vein Center is now pleased to offer VeinGogh, the latest development in the treatment of embarrassing spider veins, facial veins, and telangiectasias elsewhere

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on the body. VeinGogh is fast, reliable, safe and effective. A small burst of high frequency energy, known as Microburst Technology, is administered directly to the vein through a hair thin probe. The energy is instantaneously converted to heat. This allows controllable heating of the vessel without damage to the surrounding tissue. It coagulates the blood within the vessel and collapses the vessel wall, while leaving the outer layers of the skin unaffected. The result is marked improvement or complete resolution of the appearance of the veins being treated. VeinGogh treatment typically takes about 10-20 minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated. There is minimal discomfort and it is very well tolerated. There are no physical restrictions following treatment, and unlike some other procedures, compression stockings do not have to be worn. Therefore, it may be an ideal therapy during the warm summer months for some people. On the face, results will be seen immediately. There will be some redness that typically will last for a couple of hours to a couple of days. On the legs, there will be some bruising that will

improve over a few weeks. If you are experiencing leg pain or notice the appearance of varicose veins, spider veins, or telangiectasias elsewhere on the face or body, help is available. The Board Certified vascular specialists of Shore Vascular & Vein Center offer the latest, most effective and safest state-of-the art treatments for venous disease. Call for more details and to schedule an appointment. 609-927-VEIN

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VeinGogh is most effective for small spider veins. It can sometimes be used as a stand alone procedure to treat these types of veins. In some situations, VeinGogh is used in combination with other therapy to achieve the most complete results.

Treatment is administered through a tiny needle, about the diameter of a strand of hair. It is associated with a small pin-prick sensation. Most people rate the pain about a 2-3 on a scale of 1 to 10.

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How long does treatment take?

That depends on the size of the area being treated. A treatment session can last from just a few minutes to about 15-20 minutes in some cases.

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Are multiple treatments required?

An area only needs to be treated one time. Multiple visits may be needed to treat all areas, depending on how many different veins are being treated.

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When will I see results? After

Stephen Gosin, M.D. FACS Dr. Stephen Gosin is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, where he also completed his General Surgery Residency and was Chief Surgical Resident. He is Board Certified in Surgery. Dr. Gosin is a fellow of The American College of Surgeons, a charter member of the International Society of Endovascular Surgery, and many other professional societies.

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Does VeinGogh work for all spider veins?

Does VeinGogh treatment hurt?

Jeffrey S. Gosin, M.D. FACS Dr. Jeffrey Gosin is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania and Jefferson Stephen Gosin, M.D. F.A.C.S. Jeffrey Gosin, M.D. F.A.C.S. Medical College. He completed his General Surgery Residency and an accredit442 Bethel Road, Somers Point, NJ 08244 ed fellowship in Vascular Surgery at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. 609-927-VEIN (8346) He is Board Certified in Surgery and Vascular Surgery. Dr. Gosin is a fellow of The American College of Surgeons and a member of The Society for Vascular Visit us on the Web Surgery, The Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, and numerous www.GetGreatLegs.com other national surgical and vascular societies.

Frequently Asked Questions

On the face, results will be immediate. There will be some redness to the area for a few days following treatment. On the legs there will be some immediate improvement seen. However, there will be a longer period of redness and irritation that will resolve over a period of a few weeks.

Are compression stockings needed with VeinGogh? No. Unlike with sclerotherapy treatment, compression hosiery is not needed after VeinGogh treatment.

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Seek Care Right Away for a Suspected Concussion

The football field and hockey rink aren’t the only places where concussions happen. You could get a concussion in a fall at home, in a motor-vehicle collision, or in any other kind of accident that involves a bump or jolt to your head.

“Concussions in the AtlantiCare

Campus houses the area’s only Level

evaluating and diagnosing traumatic

across the United States, which is

prevalent diagnosis in this region,”

determining the best course of

service area mimic the prevalence estimated to be around 1.7 million

concussions annually. Also, because AtlantiCare Regional Medical

Center’s (ARMC) Atlantic City

II Trauma Center, head injuries are a

according to Lucienne Reid-Duncan, MD. Dr. Duncan is a board-certified

KNOW HOW TO ACT FAST.

Neurosciences Institute at AtlantiCare

concussions may need neuro-

Group Neurology and the

co-director of the stroke program at ARMC.

Is their speech slurred?

Call 911 if you see any of these warning signs.

fall or impact. Children and younger

injury, patients should decrease their

than adults or an elderly person.

Duncan explains.

to further unlock mysteries as to why,

known as vestibular therapy may be

have longer-lasting effects of brain

dizziness, headaches or balance issues

or why certain individuals may never

syndrome.” In addition, patients with

others may have minimal symptoms,”

be prescribed medications to boost

Common Warning Signs

How Neurologists Help

In general, if you have a concussion,

initial consultation after a fall or

ARMC Mainland Campus, Pomona — State and Joint Commission designated Primary Stroke Center.

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After a concussion, rest is an

region of the brain was injured in the

“In the first week to 10 days after the

people may have different symptoms

mental and physical activities,” Dr.

A type of outpatient rehabilitation

for example, kids and adolescents may

recommended for people who have

injuries and concussions than adults,

related to “post-concussive

fully recover from a concussion, while

mild and moderate brain injuries may

explains Dr. Duncan.

brain function.

of Concussion

Often, patients see a neurologist for an

• Have difficulty remembering or concentrating

• Experience a change in sleeping habits, either sleeping too much or not enough

• Have changes in mood or

disposition, maybe even depression

You also might experience: • Dizziness

• Balance problems

injury, or for follow-up care after they are treated initially at the hospital.

According to Dr. Duncan, the goal of

follow-up care is to:

• Ensure the best physical, psychological and social recovery for the patient

• Educate the patient’s family

regarding signs and symptoms

of brain injury and the expected course during recovery

“As a practicing neurologist and

• Excessive tiredness or lack of energy

having been actively involved in the

• Blurry vision

care for soldiers with brain injuries”

• Nausea or vomiting

ARMC City Campus, Atlantic City — State designated Comprehensive Stroke Center and Joint Commission designated Primary Stroke Center.

assess the level of function in different

important part of the healing process.

• Headache 1-888-569-1000

cognitive testing and balance testing to

person to person, and depend on what

• Find it hard to think clearly

Are they unable to raise both arms and keep them there?

diagnostic testing. We use CT scans,

brain areas.”

you might:

FACE ARMS SPEECH TIME

says Dr. Duncan. “More severe

What to Look For

“We are doing extensive research

Has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?

“Even acute, mild concussions

require an evaluation by a physician,”

Symptoms of a concussion vary from

Now more than ever, adults of all ages are having strokes. The AtlantiCare Neurosciences Institute uses the most advanced technology to diagnose and treat stroke patients. AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC) City Campus is the first and only approved Comprehensive Stroke Center in Southeastern New Jersey. And we are proud to be a part of the Jefferson Neurosciences Network. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of stroke at AtlantiCare.org.

treatment.

neurologist with AtlantiCare Physician

Regional Medical Center. She is also

STROKE CAN STRIKE AT ANY AGE.

head injuries such as concussions and

Where to Find Help

The neuroscience specialists at

Department of Defense’s efforts to

she adds, “the most rewarding part of

my work is to see individuals recover and thrive!”

AtlantiCare are highly experienced in

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We Carry American Manufactured High Quality Furniture Please visit Heritage House Interiors and sit on some of our new recliners and glider chairs. You’ll feel like you are on a cloud and won’t want to get up. We have recliners that not only recline in two positions, but some can swivel and/or glide. Do you have a media room? We have theater recliners with consoles to hold your drinks and snacks. But if are educating their children who will showroom. However, the majority is a recliner is too large for your space try not work in those menial positions. The made by American companies. Whenever a glider or swivel chair or even a glider/ “coolie labor force” is disappearing. In the possible we have tried to replace those swivel chair. Some are so compact that near future rattan furniture will be availforeign made products when an equivathey are perfect for a bedroom or small able to a handful of elites, handmade by lent item is also made here. This has been den. Some gliders and swivels are made for outdoor use around the pool or on the artisans. What has been manufactured for our business model since our inception in the past 100 years is now very collectible. 1974. porch. Heritage House Interiors has Let Heritage House Interiors For the past several years there has always tried to contract with help you get ready for the holibeen a growing concern about companies American manufacturers for our rattan days. We can spruce up your home inexthat look overseas to fulfill their supply and upholstered furniture when pospensively with fresh new art, faux trees, and service needs. The furniture industry lamps and other accessories. Maybe it is is equally guilty. Many US manufacturers sible. Today, the majority of our furnitime to repair and refinish that wonderful have established factories in China, the rattan rocker or liven up your sunroom Philippines and Southeast Asia while lim- ture collections are manufactured by with replacement cushion covers for iting their operations in the United States. American workers right here in the United States. Other furniture items are Thanksgiving. With the growing middle class in shipped here as parts, assembled and finplaces like China and India we are seeing the beginning of manufacturing returning ished in America because the raw material Call Heritage House Interiors is not grown in the U. S. A few items that for all of your furniture needs at back to America. Those overseas workare manufactured overseas but are request- (609) 698-7621! ers now have Smart Phones and PCs. ed by our clients are in Heritage House’s They are much better informed and are demanding fairer wages and better working conditions. This is bringing up the cost of manufacturing overseas and making our dollar and our workers much more competitive. Island Is Art During the past four La Lamps years China’s exports have declined. In order to keep production up, for the first time, China is creating products for the Chinese We Repair market. This in turn is Wicker & Recover creating a nation of conCushions sumers that is boosting the middle class. Those workA SHORE NATURAL ers that build electronics, 89 YEARS OF DECORATING EXPERIENCE OPEN 10-5 • THURSDAY • FRIDAY • SATURDAY • SUNDAY • MONDAY • TUESDAY • CLOSED WEDNESDAY sew clothing and assemble With N Night Light 408 N. MAIN ST. (RT. 9) • BARNEGAT, NJ - 609-698-7621 • CALL FOR DIRECTIONS furniture in sweatshops w w w.rattaninteriors.com

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It seems I have extreme reactions to odors caused by either chemical and/or materials used in new furniture items. I thought that rattan framed furniture with removable zippered cushions would be a solution. I ordered a rattan loveseat from Heritage House after quite thorough discussions with the staff and owner about my issue. The loveseat was delivered by the owner’s staff, not subcontracted delivery people, Unfortunately, even after his staff had “aired” the cushions for a week prior to delivery I had a severe odor reaction. Upon advising the staff of Heritage House of my problem, this owner and businessman personally was understanding and concerned about a customer to call me and offer me a full refund return! I will not forget the quick reply and action Heritage House has taken. I will recommend this shop whenever the opportunity arises. I have a problem but other furniture shoppers should certainly support this shop. Isn’t it nice to know of a shop where the owner really cares about his customers’ satisfaction: and in my case, my health.” Very truly yours, C. A. Matthews

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Medical Professionals

Irregular Periods? It Might Be Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Fertility after Age 35

getting too thick. This can make periods lin and become even more lighter and reduce the risk for cancerous resistant to it. Women with By: Dr. Van Deerlin localtofertility specialist. Two ofhormonal these tests aged woman with(FSH). good eggThese reserve.shots spontaneously abort.those The common reason for similarly changes the lining. Another PCOS, particularly stimulating hormone require a tube of blood. One of these assays these miscarriages is a chromosomal imbalance But it doesn’t mean she has to give up hope. optionhasisbeen to give progesterone alone for who are overweight, are at an increased risk Itdirectly stimulate the ovaries, but must “My husband and I didn’t meet until I utilized for 20 years. It looks at still only takes one good egg. For those that is not compatible with further fetal 10-12 days each month, though this of diabetes and benefit most from losing be used nd rd was 38 years old. 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The third test is fathered children in to their 70’s when they months to see improvement. Other mediand pregnancy. benefit from in Vitro Fertilization (IVF), excess male hormones overproduced byuterus. the It woman’s eggs, not the aging of her have a young wife (think movie stars like Tony a careful internal pelvic ultrasound to count cines that block testosterone production Infertility problems occur with PCOS where eggs are removed from the ovaries ovaries. Unwanted hair is tosometimes can be usefulfacial to a woman get an assessment the number of visible follicles (egg sacs) in the Randall). A man continues to make new such as spironolactone can be because of thedaylack of ovulation. after stimulation with fertility shots and her “egg reserveâ€? when she might be sperm every of their adult lives, The so most ovaries. The number(Aldactone) of such medium-sized a sign of of excess male hormones. The sympmaking decisions about when to reproduce. their reproductive cells are at most follicles correlates directly with the number of prescribed. A prescription facial cream, common treatment for inducing ovulation then introduced to sperm in a laboratoms usually start in adolescence, but can To understand ovarian reserve assessment wecalledtiny a few days old. One study (microscopic) follicles held in reserve that is only Vaniqa, is also available to help slow to give the fertility pill clomiphene cittory dish to create embryos. One or more appear in the 20’s or 30’s. Many patients must first review the workings of a woman’s have not yet begun the ripening process. reported a slightly higher facial hair growth. Electrolysis and laser rate (Clomid,). Eighty percent of patients embryos then can be placed into the uterwith PCOS are overweight, but not all of ovaries. risk of schizophrenia in Just because a woman is over 40 years hair removal can also will half of those who ovulate us. 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Live A Pain-Free Life Thanks To Premier Pain Centers An Interview With Dr. Michael O’Hara About The Practice

Ocean County Woman recently sat down with Dr. O’Hara to learn more about this fascinating field of medicine.

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Michael O’Hara, DO, Premier Pain Centers

iving with pain is something that, unfortunately, many of us do on a daily basis. It is an invisible, subjective symptom that can lead to anxiety and even depression. When pain interferes with daily activities, it can rob a person of an important part of their life.

OCW: What are the most common types of pain conditions that you treat? Dr. O’Hara: The majority of pain conditions that we treat involve spinal pain problems, low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, herniated discs, arthritic conditions in the spine, motor vehicle accidents and workman’s compensation injuries. OCW: What are some typical causes of these conditions? Dr. O’Hara: Back pain can be caused by a variety of things such as discs that are herniated or pinching spinal nerves, arthritic or inflammatory problems, spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal), or musculoskeletal problems. It is our job to find the primary cause of the pain and direct treatment to reduce or eliminate it. OCW: What are some successful methods of treatment? Dr. O’Hara: Treatment is individualized depending on the cause of the problem and how each person presents. When a

patient arrives for an appointment, a complete history and problem-focused physical exam is performed. Pertinent studies are reviewed to assist in the diagnosis of the problem. Treatment can involve a combination of therapeutic or diagnostic injections, physical therapy, psychological counseling, medications or minimal surgical interventional techniques. We utilize different diagnostic injections guided by X-ray or ultrasound to determine the nerve, joint, or disc that causes the pain. These procedures may be followed by guided injections to reduce inflammation or desensitize painful areas. OCW: Discuss some of the latest cutting edge treatments that are on the rise. Dr. O’Hara: These new treatments are available for different pain conditions: Herniated discs can be decompressed through a needle or small endoscope (Nucleoplasty, Dekompressor). Spinal Stenosis can be treated with minimally invasive techniques (MILD procedure). These procedures are minimally invasive and performed on a same day, outpatient basis. Most importantly, they can provide lifechanging improvement.

Dr. Michael O’Hara has devoted his career to the specialized field of Pain Management. As an expert in his field, he treats various pain conditions like spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, whiplash injuries, facet joint syndrome and sciatica. “We treat all types of acute and chronic pain problems and are the largest pain management group in NJ with eight offices spanning over three Our Mission is to provide quality medical care to our patients in counties,” he explained. an atmosphere of warmth, professionalism and integrity. “Because of our superior training, cutting edge technology, and compassionate care, we set the bar for pain management at the highest possible level. We get results.” As a graduate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry he finished in the top 5% of his class and later completed an Anesthesiology residency from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He later continued his studies as a Fellow in the field of Pain Management. Dr. O’Hara currently resides Front seated: Scott E. Metzger, MD; Peter S. Staats, MD, MBA; John Mak, MD; (middle row) in Monmouth County Carmen Quiñones, MD; Michael O’Hara, DO; Cherie Weiss, PA-C, ATC, CSCS; (back row) with his wife and three Renee Wolf, PA-C; Sean Li, MD; Kulbir S. Walia, MD and Mark Cattell, RPA-C. children.

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OCW: What sets your practice apart from other pain management practices? Dr. O’Hara: All of our physicians are double board certified and fellowship trained in pain management. They have been trained at the finest institutions in the country (University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Emory, University of Michigan). We treat each patient as an individual—just as we would our own family members. OCW: What are the long-term goals of your treatments? What can a patient expect? Dr. O’Hara: The long-term goal of treatment is to reduce pain, improve function and return people to a purposeful level of activity. Patients participate in the formulation of their care plan and are active participants in their treatment. We reassess the benefits of treatment at every visit to ensure the patient is progressing in the correct direction. OCW: How did you become interested in this field?

Dr. O’Hara: During my anesthesia residency at the University of Pennsylvania I became interested in pain management. It is a natural evolution from anesthesia because of the knowledge of pharmacology and the various nerve blocks utilized. I became interested in the detective work necessary to find the root cause of the patient’s pain syndrome. The patient’s examination, MRI studies, and history became pieces of a puzzle to solve in order to help them. OCW: What is the most challenging? What is the most rewarding part about your profession? Dr. O’Hara: The most challenging part is trying to get some patients involved as an active participant in their own care. The most rewarding part of my profession is getting patients back to a normal life. It is the job of every physician to ease human suffering. I have the privilege of doing that every day!

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Fall Back Into Fitness: Busy Moms Lead By By: Julianne Dods, Vice President, The Ocean Club

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iving well and proactively taking care of your body throughout all stages of life is important. One key component to a healthy lifestyle lies in regular physical activity. However, adhering to a structured fitness program often has it challenges, especially for mothers of young children. While more and more mothers are taking on full-time careers, their commitment to more traditional female roles, such as managing the household and providing childcare, has not diminished. So, how do these busy moms manage to juggle it all and still find time for the gym? Michelle Verdi, a 41-year-old mother of two from Stafford Township and Debbie Romero, a 47-year-old mother of three girls from Manahawkin, are a part of a growing trend of mothers who also carve out time from their demanding schedules to make health and fitness a priority. As a Board Certified Pediatrician, Michelle understands the importance of committing to a healthy, active lifestyle. “Exercise has a multitude of physiological benefits, many of which we will

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never notice,” says Michelle. “For me, exercise helps to relieve stress while also increasing my energy levels and sleep quality.” Between juggling domestic and professional responsibilities, there are legitimate reasons why working mothers find it difficult to maintain a regular exercise routine. Add in sleep deprivation and the guilt that generally comes along with indulging in recreational activities outside of the home, working mothers often find that their increased stress levels actually inhibit their exercise behavior. That is not that case for Debbie, who aside from carrying out her responsibilities as a wife and mother is also a successful hair stylist and fitness enthusiast. It may not be surprising that, according to recent studies, the most commonly reported barrier to physical activity for working mothers was lack of what is perceived to be leisure time. While Debbie may not always have time for fitness, she makes time for fitness, which is her key to success. When her three girls (ages 17, 8 and 6) are out of school, coordinating childcare becomes difficult. But, with the help of her husband and the babysitting services offered

Busy mom, Michelle Verdi works with Ocean Club Personal Trainer Wendi Melendez twice a week.

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through The Ocean Club, Debbie has been able to stick with her training regimen. “No matter what scheduling conflicts arise, I made a commitment to myself and to my family to be healthier,” says Debbie. According to Jennifer Nash, Personal Training Director at The Ocean Club, Debbie is one of her hardest working clients. “Debbie made the decision a long time ago that she wanted to change and never took her eye off her goal, which is why she has had such great results. I am constantly challenging her to push harder, lift heavier and give more, and she never complains.” Although some of women may view exercise as another chore to add to their growing list of obligations, Michelle and Debbie find that exercise allows them to make more positive contributions to their families as well become more productive and satisfied at work. However, they admit that their success in maintaining a regular fitness routine would not be possible without spousal support. “For the longest time, I complained about my weight and being out of shape after having children,” says Michelle. “I didn’t believe that I had the time to invest in hour long cardio sessions

Michelle credits her success to the support she’s received from her husband, Fran, and their family.

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and trips to the gym, but my husband signed me up for a gym membership at The Ocean Club and set me up with Wendi Melendez, a Personal Trainer.” Michelle no longer had any excuses. While Michelle’s desire to change enabled her to develop a fitness goal, she attributes much of her success to her husband, Fran, who is a fishing charter captain, and Wendi. “Wendi is the mastermind behind my results. She constantly challenges me and makes me want to push myself harder than I ever imagined possible.” Since joining The Ocean Club almost three years ago, Michelle continues to meet with Wendi twice per week and takes Group Fitness class to supplement her routine when her schedule permits. “Last summer, Michelle dropped to one session per week and, while she didn’t gain a significant amount of weight, her overall fitness suffered,” says Wendi. Since then, the pair has learned that revising Michelle’s schedule to work around her children’s athletic schedules, as well as her own work obligations, and being flexible are much more beneficial to her long term fitness goals. “I am very much still a work in progress, but I now find the time to not only exercise daily but run 5K’s and adventure races,” says Michelle. She has also recently completed a Tough Mudder, a feat that 3 years ago she never would have believed herself capable of. “My next challenge is still a mystery to me, but I know it will be something big.” Although Michelle and Debbie both have professional careers, their families continue to be their top priority and view their commitment to becoming and staying active as a means of keeping the entire family healthy and happy. “Between working and running the household my time is very valuable,” says Debbie. “The one thing I have always focused on was nutrition and cardio, but I was still unhappy with the way my body was looking. I knew I needed a change.” With the support of her husband, Debbie hired Personal Trainer Jennifer Nash to give her exercise purpose and make the most out of her efforts outside the home and office. Since starting with Jennifer last

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Their Example October, Debbie has lost 30 lbs. and numerous inches off of her body. “My fitness has improved drastically. I am able to exercise at a higher intensity level and focus more on weight training, which elevates my heart rate just as much as my old cardiovascular routine used to but with added results. My next big goal is to do an unassisted pull-up,” she says. Debbie firmly believes that the psychological effects of exercise have greatly improved

her mental state and selfconfidence. “Not only do I feel better, but I look better and I find that I am genuinely more satisfied in everything I do, including work, and that is a great accomplishment.” If you are interested in changing your life through fitness, as Michelle and Debbie have done, be sure to contact The Ocean Club at (609) 9782244, or visit us on the web at www.OceanClubFitness.com, TODAY!

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HCG Diet May Be The Answer You’ve Been Looking For

Written by: Jill Houston, Clinical Director Ocean Health & Weight Loss

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he sexes may have been created equal, but when it comes to weight loss women certainly face different challenges than men. Those pounds probably crept up on you slowly over the years.

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the kids to their activities, a high stress, sedentary job and a habit of caring for others and putting yourself last—all add up to extra pounds. And despite your best efforts, the bathroom scale won’t seem to budge. Before you try to lose another pound, get a better understanding of your endocrine system and how it impacts your weight gain and your weight loss. Your hypothalamus is a vital part of the brain, which controls all automatic functions of the body including breathing, heart-

beat, digestion and the complex functions of the endocrine system. One of the many functions of the endocrine system is regulation and control of hormones that impact your metabolism. That busy, stressful life you’ve been living—your endocrine system will release high levels of the stress hormone cortisol in response to it. Cortisol not only increases your appetite, but it also makes you crave foods high in fat and sugar. Talk about a double whammy! This means that adding a few, simple stress reducing activities into your routine will help any weight loss program. Here a few ideas: • Walk 10 minutes a day. • Breathe deep 10x a few times a day. • Find a quiet place to meditate. • Get 8 hours of restful sleep. • Enjoy a weekly therapeutic massage. As we age, Mother Nature plays a cruel trick on women. Estrogen levels drop and metabolism slows down. As a result, women lose muscle and gain fat, especially around the middle. That’s where a diet that resets your metabolism, like HCG, comes in handy. HCG has another distinct advantage—it helps the body to get rid of the “abnormal” fat and preserves muscle. HCG appears to act on the hypothalamus, signaling the body to release stored fat into the bloodstream where it is then

available to be used by the cells for nourishment. This alone will not cause weight loss—you will need to reduce your food intake. This forces the body to use the mobilized fat from the blood stream. HCG causes the release of abnormal fat without affecting structural fat and muscle tissue, which means you lose in those stubborn areas—hips, thighs, buttocks and upper arms! (Very low calorie diets without HCG typically cause you to lose normal fat, structural fat and even muscle.) The HCG diet is balanced, unlike many “fad” diets. A vast majority of clients report not feeling hungry, feel in control and have lots of energy. Perhaps most appealing for busy professionals, exercise is not a mandatory part of the

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NJ Community Spine And Pain Introduces Cutting Edge Concussion And Balance Center Have you ever suffered a concussion? How would you know?

An estimated 1.7 million people sustain a Traumatic Brain Injury every year. Of them 52,000 die, 275,000 are hospitalized and nearly 80% are treated in an emergency room; that is a staggering 1,365,000 people each year. Almost 500,000 of these traumatic brain injuries are suffered by children 0 – 14 years old.

Balance Disorders

People with balance disorders face other challenges. The statistics show that 90 million Americans go to health care providers because of vertigo, dizziness or balance problems. It is the second most common complaint heard in doctor’s offices, and will occur in 70% of the nation’s population at sometime in their lives. Nearly 20% of Americans 65-75 years of age currently have a balance disorder with that number increasing to 25% by age 75. Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among people over 65. The costs to the Medicare and Medicaid programs and society as a whole from falls by elderly persons continue to climb much faster than inflation and population growth. Balance disorders are the number one health complaint of patients over age 70. Falls account for 50% of accidental deaths in the elderly, and 10% of falls result in hospitalization. By not addressing your Balance Disorder you stand to fall into the category of people that suffer from Traumatic Brain Injuries. NJ Community Spine and Pain has created a cutting edge Concussion and Balance Center. We will do baseline testing to determine what your balance issues are and create a customized treatment plan to address your issues. If your problem is a Traumatic Brain Injury, our medical staff will identify the problem and, like our Balance Program, create a custom program to keep you safe from further injury.

Baseline Testing

For the average person a Baseline Test should be run prior to injury. This is done at NJ Community Spine’s Concussion and Balance Center. We save all results and in the event of injury we can see how much change has occurred within the brain. If you have a family member that plays any sport I would suggest getting a Baseline Test immediately. A baseline test is run with people suffering from Balance Disorders to track their progress. This will show how much improvement they are getting during treatment.

What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A TBI is caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI. The severity of a TBI may range from “mild,”

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i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness to “severe,” i.e., an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury. The majority of TBIs that occur each year are concussions or other forms of mild TBI.

What is a Concussion?

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Concussions can also occur from a fall or a blow to the body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth. Health care professionals may describe a concussion as a “mild” brain injury because concussions are usually not life-threatening. Even so, their effects can be serious.

What Should I do If a Concussion Occurs?

People with a concussion need to be seen by a health care professional immediately. If you think you or someone you know has a concussion, you need to contact NJ Community Spine and Pain’s Concussion and Balance Center. Our comprehensive screening and treatment plans will help you get well quickly and safely. Getting help soon after the injury by trained specialists is crucial.

What Are the Potential Effects of a TBI?

TBI can also cause epilepsy and increase the risk for conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other brain disorders that become more prevalent with age. About 75% of TBIs that occur each year are concussions or other forms of mild TBI. Repeated mild TBIs occurring over an extended period of time (i.e., months, years) can result in cumulative neurological and cognitive deficits. Repeated mild TBIs occurring within a short period of time (i.e., hours, days, or weeks) can be catastrophic or fatal.

New Jersey Concussion and Balance Center One of the biggest problems we face in this country is people with Traumatic Brain Injuries and Balance Issues. The New Jersey Concussion and Balance Center has been created to help combat this healthcare crisis. Our medical staff will address your conditions quickly and with care. Our drug-free non-surgical approach to healthcare separates us from many other doctors’ offices.

Make your appointment today and let us change your life. 732-503-4079. www.njcommunityspine.com.

According to the CDC the severity of a TBI may range from “mild,” i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness, to “severe,” i.e., an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury. TBI can cause a wide range of functional short- or long-term changes affecting thinking, sensation, language, or emotions. • Thinking (i.e., memory and reasoning); • Sensation (i.e., touch, taste, and smell); • Language (i.e., communication, expression, and understanding); and • Emotion (i.e., depression, anxiety, personality changes, aggression, acting out, and social inappropriateness).1

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Making Every Meal Count after Surgical Weight Loss Nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian is an essential part of the personalized care provided to patients at the AtlantiCare Center for Surgical Weight Loss & Wellness. Weight-reduction surgery – also known as bariatric surgery – is a treatment option for people who want to improve their health through weight loss that they otherwise would not be able to achieve without surgery. People with a body mass index (BMI) of at least 40, and those with a BMI of 35 to 39.9, plus at least one weight-related medical problem (such as type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol) may be good candidates for bariatric surgery. “Adhering to the program’s dietary and nutrition regimen, as explained by the dietitian before and after surgery, is essential to both losing weight and making sure your body gets the nutrients it needs. For the best outcomes, patients must make a lifetime commitment to making changes in their daily eating habits,” says Alexander Onopchenko, MD, FACS, medical director of the AtlantiCare Center for Surgical Weight Loss & Wellness. Before weight-reduction surgery, patients meet individually with the dietitian for a nutrition consultation. During the consultation, patients receive helpful meal plans, practical strategies for dining out and meal planning at home, and in-depth education about dietary guidelines specific to the type of surgical procedure they are having. “For example, sleeve gastrectomy reduces the capacity of the stomach to hold food. I teach patients how to choose the right foods to meet their nutritional needs after this

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type of procedure,” says Allen Beier, RD, a registered dietitian at the AtlantiCare Center for Surgical Weight Loss & Wellness.

Strategies for Success

Pump up the protein. A diet high in protein and low in fat, sugar and starchy foods is recommended after bariatric surgery. “The protein is essential because it fuels your muscles and keeps your body performing the way it should,” explains Beier. Skinless chicken or turkey, fish, eggs, beans, and low-fat cottage cheese are good sources of lean protein. Protein drinks such as Ensure® and homemade smoothies

can be added to supplement basic nutritional needs. Wet your whistle. Keeping the body well hydrated is an important part of recovery from weight-reduction surgery. Avoid all beverages sweetened with sugar, carbonated beverages and fruit juices. Reach instead for water, unsweetened or diet iced tea, and low-fat or fat-free milk. “One helpful tip is to keep a water bottle with you at all times so you are keeping hydrated throughout the day. If you have a smartphone, set up a repeating reminder to take a sip every hour,” Beier suggests.

full-size dinner plate for a bread plate or the saucer of a teacup for every meal, and use a food scale to measure portions so you know how much to eat,” suggests Beier. “At a restaurant, share your entrée or put some of it on a bread plate to eat and take the rest home. Or, order from the appetizer menu.” For more information about the Center for Surgical Weight Loss & Wellness, visit www.AtlantiCare.org/bariatrics or call 1-888-569-1000. The Center for Surgical Weight Loss & Wellness at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center is designated as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

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Our Professionals Keep Things Running Smoothly Diane Delaney, LNHA Executive Director/Administrator, Whiting Healthcare Center Diane has been a licensed nursing home administrator for over 18 years, and is currently an Executive Director with Revera Health Systems at Whiting Healthcare Center. She holds a BA in psychology and began her career as a Social Worker. In 1993 she moved to Ocean County and started working as a Social Worker in a nursing home, a career choice that changed her life. In 1995 she received her nursing home license and has worked in the healthcare industry since. Diane has enjoyed seeing her center grow and progress over the past year; she is especially proud of the center’s pulmonary / cardiac unit which recently partnered with a local hospital system. Diane states that she “is fortunate to work with great professionals, both at a center level and at a corporate level.” In her free time, Diane enjoys being with her two teen-agers, going to the beach, and working with local shelters to foster pet rescues.

Nanetta Malone, LNHA, CALA, MSA Executive Director /Administrator Laurelton Village Care Center Nanetta is a New Jersey Native and has been in the Healthcare business for over 26 years. She is currently the Executive Director at Laurelton Village, a Nursing and Rehabilitation facility located in Brick N.J. Nanetta started her career with JFK Health Systems in Edison, N.J. where she became an Administrator in 1995. Nanetta helped open one of the first certified ventilator units in a Long Term Care Facility along with a Head Injury Unit in 1988 within JFK Health Systems. She also served as the Administrator of the only NJ certified Huntington’s disease Unit in a nursing facility. In addition she was the Administrator of the first and largest hospital based sub-acute unit in NJ at Muhlenberg Hospital in Plainfield N.J. Nanetta is now enjoying working for a great company Revera Health Systems and continuing her career providing quality care and services to her patients’/residents at Laurelton Village. Nanetta has been married for 28 years to her husband Derious and has two wonderful children Shaun, 25 and Daria, 21. Nanetta enjoys reading and traveling with her family.

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ously the first criteria. But today, more and more families are doing their homework. They already know which centers offer great care. So excellent customer service – including all the little ‘extras’ and personal attention that enhanced the care experience – is critical.”

Without honest feedback, a business has no chance to improve a product or service that is failing. That’s why so many companies today conduct customer surveys: they want to know how they’re doing so they can keep creating products or services that people will want to buy -- and recommend to friends and family. Customer surveys have been part of the healthcare world for decades now. At Laurelton Village Care Center in Brick, the “Aim to be Excellent” customer service program provides valuable insights into what residents and families value most. “Why do people choose one health care center over another?” asks Nanetta Malone, Executive Director of Laurelton Village. “Great care is obvi-

Aiming to be Excellent: A Customer Service Program

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Revera VP of Operations Regina Figueroa is leading the 9 Revera Health Systems (skilled nursing) centers in the state of NJ. The centers in Ocean County are: Bey Lea Village and Assisted Living Center in Toms River, Laurelton Village and Alzheimer’s Unit in Brick, and Whiting Health and Pulmonary Center in Whiting. Regina has been a leader in the long term sub-acute profession for over 15 years and is very proud to see the accomplishments despite our struggles with reimbursement. Regina is a member of NJ College of Administrators, Health Care Association of NJ and the American Health Care Association. Regina lives in North Jersey with her husband Leo and 5 children. She enjoys spending time with her family and was introduced to the profession through her mother - a nurse in long term care. Regina believes there will always be a need for nursing homes and encourages the positives in this profession. “Long term care is better than what is portrayed by the media; we are the most efficient health care provider and we are proud of the care we provide to our seniors.” www.reveraliving.com

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very good business knows that customer satisfaction is the key to long-term success. But sometimes it’s not easy to know if customers are satisfied. Most of us simply stop buying products – or patronizing businesses -- if they fail to meet our expectations.

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Several years ago, Laurelton Village instituted a customer service campaign, called “Aim to be Excellent.” The premise of the program is that every patient who walks through the doors of the center has the right to an excellent stay, and that staff must be equipped to offer patients exceptional customer service at all times. “We’ve really promoted the program to our staff, residents and families,” says Malone. “We communicate through posters, flyers and brochures that let everyone know we’re committed to excellence. We’re continually asking for honest, constructive www.TheCountyWoman.com

feedback through our customer surveys – and if a patient feels we don’t deserve a rating of ‘excellent’ we’ll do whatever it takes to earn that. By taking a proactive approach, Malone feels that Laurelton Village can adapt and change quickly when problems arise. As a result, the center regularly achieves an “excellent” rating of 90% or higher.

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Because you have choices and you deserve the best. Choose Revera. When you need short-stay rehab, you deserve STAR treatment—Specialized Therapy And Rehab units at our Laurelton and Whiting centers offer award-winning rehab in a luxurious setting.

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THE MARITAL PARTNERSHIP Written by: Jay Turnbach, Esq.

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onsidering divorce requires an understanding of how the court thinks about marriage. To begin with, it is, and should be, the public policy of the State of New Jersey to respect marriage. With few exceptions, the divorce court will consider the marriage from its beginning (the day on which the vows are exchanged and the marriage license is executed by the officiant) until its end (the day on which a complaint for divorce is filed in the Superior court). The time before the marriage is “premarital” and the time after the complaint is talked of as “postcomplaint.” Assets and debts held at the time of your divorce are divided between spouses according to New Jersey’s equitable distribution statute (N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1). The length of the marriage is the first factor mentioned in that statute. Because of its primacy in the statute, a reasoned conclusion can be drawn that it is a very significant

consideration in deciding the outcome of divorces. In the simplest terms, the property a spouse owns before a marriage should remain their property after the marriage ends. This is almost a certainty when such assets are passive savings accounts, brokerage accounts, IRA’s and other retirement savings accounts. It is slightly more muddy when discussing premarital real estate or business interests, but the general principal is that the less you and your spouse had to bother with a premarital asset, the more likely it is to be exempt from distribution (so if you owned it before the marriage, you keep it). On the other hand, if it required considerable marital effort to manage or preserve, it may have become marital property along the way, despite its having starting out as an exempt asset. During the marriage, the court considers all labor, efforts, sacrifices, entrepreneurial efforts, luck and ingenuity to be the product of the marriage. The court does not weigh individual efforts or sacrifices; it merely presumes that whatever efforts were put forth by both parties were done by mutual agreement. To overcome that presumption (to prove extreme laziness, malingering or waste) is theoretically permissible but is, in practice, very, very difficult.

Jay Turnbach has 18 years’ experience handling family law matters in Ocean and Monmouth

The statute reads that the court should consider: [t]he contribution of each party to the acquisition, dissipation, preservation, depreciation or appreciation in the amount or value of the Marital Property, as well as the contribution of a party as a homemaker; N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23.1(9).

efforts are deemed no more valuable or meaningful than the domestic and child rearing activities of a non-working spouse, or a part-time worker. The lessons here are twofold. First, if you are considering divorce, you can have some confidence that the fruits of your joint endeavor are every bit as much yours as they are your spouse’s. No one need listen to a spouse threatening to “take it all” or confidently stating “I earned it, it’s mine.” Such sentiments ignore the reality. No spouses’ efforts are considered by the court paramount to that of their partner. The second lesson that comes from understanding how the court views the martial partnership is that if you are uncomfortable with the efforts or support of your spouse, be very wary. Such misgivings or feelings that you are not being

From that, one might infer that the court will weigh your efforts verses that of your spouse. Nothing could be further from the truth. The reality is that such arguments are rarely taken with any level of seriousness by the court. It is more likely that the court sees all income, acquired assets, savings, investments and pensions earned during the marriage to have been equally earned by both parties. The court views accumulated assets as the joint product of one spouse’s direct labors, and the other spouse’s indirect domestic and emotional support of the earner. The working spouse’s

treated fairly by your marital partner will return to haunt you during your divorce. With very few exceptions, the court will not consider, years later, complaints that your spouse did not meaningfully support you in the acquisition or preservation of assets. If you let your spouse coast through the marriage without keeping up his or her end of your partnership, you stand to be disappointed by the court. Your spouse and you are each accruing a share of the marital enterprise everyday and no court is likely to award more or less of that marital estate to you or your spouse based upon arguments about effort or malingering, whether physical or emotional.

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Counties. He is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney. He is qualified as a divorce mediator pursuant to Rule 1:40 of the New Jersey rules of Court. He is the immediate past president of the Jersey Shore Collaborative Law Group, and a former chairman of the Family Law Committee of the Ocean County Bar Association.

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How To Plan For Your Special Needs Child hand the need to have the right estate planning and lifetime planning that should be in place.

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Written by: Christine L. Matus, Esq.

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ore than 41 million Americans or almost 15% of the population, have some type of disability. In addition, 6.2% of children ages 5 to 15, or 2.8 million kids, have disabilities according to 2007 Census survey data. As a result of the survey, it could mean that many disabled children will outlive their parents who provide them with financial support. Many of these children would qualify for governmental benefits, such as Medicaid or SSI.

Speaking From Experience... As a mother of a child with Down syndrome, I know first

In New Jersey, a person receiving Medicaid or SSI must not have more than $2,000.00 in assets in their name. If this child were to receive an inheritance or an Award from a personal injury settlement, they may place receiving these benefits in jeopardy.

A “Trust” Is Important... In order to assist persons with special needs who qualify for government benefits, a special needs trust is highly recommended. A special needs trust or a supplemental benefits trust is designed to supplement the assets of a person receiving government benefits. It could provide a better lifestyle for the special needs person from anything to a residential treatment program, movie tickets, haircuts or vacations while not cutting off access to government benefits. Funds transferred to a trust are not considered to be assets of the special needs individual as long as there is an independent trustee who controls distributions of the money and

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the disabled person doesn’t have direct access to the funds. The terms of the trust will determine whether the trust fund is countable as a resource or income for Medicaid eligibility. The trust also appoints a trustee, qualified individual, to watch over the funds of the disabled children, a major concern for families since these individuals cannot manage the funds on their own. There are different ways to fund a trust such as in life insurance, which said funds can be used to pay expenses beyond what Medicaid or SSI could pay for. In all it is strongly encouraged that any family with a child with exceptional needs establish a trust. A special needs trust can allow a person with disabilities to receive government benefits and continue to have a source of funds to pay for other goods and services that the government programs will not provide. And this gives every parent such a great peace of mind.

If you have questions and need assistance in protecting the future of your special needs child, call Matus and Connell at (732) 281-0060.

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What Is Celiac Disease And How Do I Know If I Have It? Q

Written by: Jill Collier, MD, Chairperson of Department of Gastroenterology at Community Medical Center

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mon disorder that affects 1 in 133 people. In this disease, individuals have a reaction to gluten, which is contained in certain food products. This reaction injures the lining of the digestive system and causes a wide variety of symptoms.

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The most common symptoms of Celiac Disease are diarrhea, bloating and abdominal pain. Some patients may experience weight loss, anemia or other vitamin deficiencies. There may be delayed growth or puberty in children. Other symptoms may include fatigue, bone pain, headaches and muscle aches. Some people with the disease may have no symptoms at all. The disorder is often attributed to Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Fibromyalgia as the symptoms are so varied.

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What causes Celiac Disease?

Certain individuals have a genetic susceptibility to Celiac Disease and something then triggers the disease to develop such as stress or other illness. If you have a parent or sibling with this disorder, you will have a 1 in 20 chance of developing the disease. Celiac Disease may be diagnosed in childhood. Others may not find out about the disease until adulthood either due to later onset of the disease or a delay in the diagnosis.

Celiac Disease can be detected with blood testing. Blood tests can show elevated antibody levels in affected patients. The blood tests are very specific and if positive almost certainly reflect the underlying disease. Some patients with immune deficiencies may have the disease even with negative blood testing. Genetic testing is also available. Once positive blood tests are identified, your doctor will need to obtain a biopsy of the small intestine to confirm the disorder. A procedure called an upper endoscopy can be scheduled to obtain the necessary tissue. This procedure takes only about five minutes and is performed by a gastroenterologist with the patient asleep with intravenous sedation.

What is Gluten and what foods contain it?

Gluten is a mixture of proteins contained in wheat, rye, barley and malt. Due to cross contamination, oats may also contain gluten if not labeled strictly gluten free. As you might imagine, gluten is therefore in many food staples such as bread, pasta, cakes and pizza.

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How does gluten affect the bowel in Celiac Disease? When patients with Celiac Disease eat products containing gluten, an inflammatory reaction started by their body’s own immune system takes place in the digestive system. This reaction causes the surface lining of the small intestine to become damaged. An injured small bowel cannot function properly and absorb the nutrients in food. This causes the patient to develop malabsorption or the inability to process food products.

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Once a patient is diagnosed, it is important to meet with a nutritionist to learn about a gluten free lifestyle. Patients and family members can educate themselves about the disease from numerous books and websites. Local support groups are also available.

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order, which may lead to diarrhea and abdominal pain. It is often misdiagnosed as other common illnesses. It can be diagnosed with lab and endoscopic testing. Treatment is available in the form of diet modification. If you think you may have Celiac Disease, contact your gastroenterologist to initiate the proper testing. Call to schedule your appointment at Gastroenterologists of Ocean County.

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(Sitting l-r) Omar Tamimi, MD , Jill Collier, MD, and Allan Cohen, MD. (Back row l-r) Jai Mirchandani, MD, Edgar Bigornia, md and Kenneth Glazier, MD. We perform endoscopic procedures in the convenience of our two office based endoscopy centers. We aim to provide the highest quality of compassionate medical care and perform endoscopies in a convenient, friendly, non-threatening office setting. We serve patients from many different backgrounds which is mirrored in the diversity of our physicians.

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Skin Rejuvenation After A Summer Of Fun

Submitted by: Dr. Stephen E. Small, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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t has been another great summer at the Jersey Shore and while enjoying those beautiful days you may have used sunblock, a hat and maybe even an umbrella to protect your skin.

Despite these measures, you might be noticing some changes to your skin, including changes in texture (roughness or unevenness), prominent pores, fine lines, wrinkles and discoloration (brown and red spots). These

changes are the most noticeable in our face, chest décolleté and hands. As we age, the collagen production in our skin decreases and the structural support diminishes, causing visible changes. Ultraviolet light from the sun and other factors, such as smoking contribute to these changes. Good skincare and skin protection help you maintain youthful skin but are not 100% restorative or protective. Advances in fractionated CO2 laser skincare now offer treatments with little to no downtime while enhancing the skin strength and elasticity. The result is more youthful, smoother skin with better texture and color. This laser technology works by placing a grid pattern of tiny pulses of light with a column of energy into the second layer of the skin resulting in new collagen formation and skin renewal. The fractionation (untreated areas of skin) between these pulses accelerates recovery. Recovery that once took weeks now takes a few days with the Matrix Fractionated C02 Laser.

At Ocean Plastic Surgery, P.A. and Laser Center, Dr. Small has extensive laser experience and utilizes the Matrix Fractionated C02 Laser for a personalized, precisely controlled treatment with an intensity of treatment to meet your specific needs and allotted downtime.

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Matrix Fractionated Laser Treatments are safe, effective, affordable and proven treatment for virtually all skin types except very dark skin. A personalized consultation will determine if this treatment is right for you.

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Treatment length depends on how many areas are treated but an average treatment takes about 30 minutes.

A topical anesthetic is applied before the treatment to reduce any discomfort. During the treatment, the skin will feel warm and also feel tighter and firmer. You may feel as if you have sunburn for a couple of days following the

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“Irish Eyes Are Smiling” When you first enter Charlotte Hurley’s apartment at Brandywine Senior Living at The Gables, you’re senses are immediately struck by a sea of whiteness and lace and accented by a smattering of colonial blue. Since moving to Brandywine six (6) years ago, Charlotte has transformed her apartment into a Victorian blend of whites, crèmes and blues, including a lace canopy bed and white wicker chairs and mirrors. Her ocean blue necklace matches her basket of blue and white hydrangeas. Her surroundings are indeed a feast for the eyes and it makes one feel as though you can hear the voices of neighbors and close friends. And her talent for décor is matched only by her irrepressible charm, wit and intellect. To say that Charlotte Hurley is an extraordinary woman is truly an understatement. Like saying Babe Ruth was a great baseball player. Charlotte was born and remained, most of her life, in the small town of Perth Amboy. Married to the famous Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Frank Hurley, her room is decorated with many of her husband’s award winning photographs; they raised four (4) children and managed to travel the United States and the world. She can spend days spinning yarns about her world travels, including her attendance at the wedding of Grace Kelly and the Prince of Monoco! And she enjoys every minute of it! One of her favorite stories that Charlotte loves telling is how she knew that Frank was the one for her. They both attended St. Mary’s High School where Frank was an outstanding athlete. When Charlotte was only in high school her dad passed unexpectedly. At her father’s wake many of her friends and classmates attended. “But”, she says, “Of all the boys who attended her father’s wake, Frank was the only boy who had a tear in his eye. That’s when I knew he was meant for me.” Their life together had spanned seventy (70) “wonderful” years before Frank passed.

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Although she modestly refers to her career as a “homemaker” and considers her hobby as a “socialite” (she says with an unmistakable twinkle in her Irish eyes), her courage has clearly been demonstrated over the years. About eight (8) years ago, her husband Frank died and she was living alone. One day she fell, broke her hip and shoulder. After hospitalization, and surgery, a decision was made to move to Brandywine. Although it was a frightening time in her life, she made the choice to embrace her new home, and the other residents and the entire Brandywine team have embraced her in return. She enjoys playing cards, Bingo and Pokeno and never misses an activity! She says it’s “keeping my mind sharp.” Her attitude toward life remains nothing short of amazing. She approaches each day with poise and dignity, despite life’s daily challenges. She aims for what is full and rich and whole. But if you really want to know Charlotte Hurley, you’ll have to look a little deeper. For it’s not just her endless stories that have the power to endow us with inspiration; it’s her crystal blue eyes and her smile. Therein lays the inner illumination of her star.

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Understanding PMS And PMDD Disorders 3 to 8 percent of women. This condition can affect women of any socioeconomic, cultural, or ethnic background.

Written by: Aliona Maxwell, M.D.

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he premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is characterized by the presence of both physical and behavioral symptoms that occur repetitively in the second half of the menstrual cycle and interfere with some aspects of the woman’s life. PMS is common, affecting up to 30 percent of women with regular menstrual cycle. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is the severe form of PMS. Common symptoms include anger, irritability, and internal tension that are severe enough to interfere with daily activities. PMDD affects only

Causes Causes are unknown, but studies suggest that rising and falling levels of hormones (e.g.estrogen and progesterone) may influence chemicals in the brain, including a substance called serotonin, which affects mood. However, it is not clear why some women develop PMS or PMDD and others do not. The most likely explanation is that women who develop PMDD are highly sensitive to changes in hormone levels. Common symptoms The most common symptoms of PMS and PMDD are fatigue, bloating, irritability, and anxiety. Other symptoms include the following : • Sadness, hopelessness • Tension, anxiety • Variable moods with frequent tearfulness • Decreased interest in usual activities

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• Persistent irritability, anger • Difficulty concentrating • Fatigue, Changes in appetite • Difficulty sleeping • Breast tenderness or swelling, headaches, joint or muscle pain, weight gain

Disorders that mimic PMS Other conditions have symptoms that are similar to those of PMS, including depression, anxiety disorders, and perimenopause (the four- to five-year period before menopause). It is important to distinguish between underlying depression (which often worsens before menses) and true PMS because the treatments are quite different. Women with underlying depression often feel better during or after menses, but their symptoms do NOT resolve completely. On the other hand, women with PMS have a complete resolution of symptoms when their menses begin. Some women who think they have PMS or PMDD actually have depression or an anxiety disorder. There are other medical disorders that worsen before or during menstruation, such as migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, pelvic and bladder pain, or irritable bowel syndrome. A careful medical history should be able to distinguish among these disorders. DIAGNOSIS — There is no single test that can diagnose PMS. The symptoms must occur only during the second half (luteal phase) of the menstrual cycle, most often during the five to seven days before the menstrual period, and there must be physical as well as behavioral symptoms. Blood tests are not necessary to diagnose PMS. A blood count may be recommended to screen for other medical conditions that cause fatigue, such as anemia. Thyroid function tests can detect hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid gland) or www.TheCountyWoman.com

hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland), both of which have similar signs and symptoms to PMS.

Recording symptoms Although a woman’s symptoms may suggest PMDD, a clinician may request that she carefully record her symptoms on a daily basis for two full menstrual cycles. TREATMENTS Conservative treatments for PMS may be recommended first, including regular exercise, relaxation techniques, and vitamin and mineral supplementation. These therapies relieve symptoms in some women and have few or no side effects. If these therapies do not bring sufficient relief, prescription medication can be considered as a second option. • Exercise can help to reduce stress, tension, anxiety, and depression. • Relaxation therapy can help to ease the stress and anxiety of daily life and may include techniques such as meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, self-hypnosis, or biofeedback. • Vitamin and mineral supplements such as Calcium is an inexpensive treatment with few side effects and is a reasonable option for women with mild to moderate symptoms of PMS. Vitamin B6 might also have a small benefit for women with mild PMS. No more than 100 mg of vitamin B6 should be taken per day. • Pharmacologic intervention should be considered if these therapies do not provide sufficient relief. Because of their proven efficacy and safety profile, serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) are the first line therapy. SRIs can be administered as a daily therapy or luteal phase-only treatment. Women who desire contraception in addition to treatment of PMS can consider an oral contraceptive with a shortened pill-free interval.

• Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists • (Lupron®) are a type of medication that causes the ovaries to temporarily stop making estrogen and progesterone. This causes a temporary menopause and improves the physical symptoms (e.g. bloating) and irritability. However, the medication results in extremely low estrogen levels, which causes severe hot flashes and bone loss over time. Although this treatment is very effective, it is complicated and expensive, and is only used if other treatments do not work.

Ineffective treatments Several treatments are of no proven benefit in relieving the symptoms of PMS. These treatments include progesterone, other antidepressant drugs (tricyclic antidepressants and monoamine oxidase inhibitors), and lithium. There is also no proven benefit of several popular dietary supplements, including evening primrose oil, essential free fatty acids, and ginkgo biloba. Woman to Woman Obstetrics & Gynecology, LLC is Ocean County’s first and only all-female Obstetrics and Gynecology practice. • Lesley P. Furman, M.D., • Aliona Maxwell, M.D. • Angela R. Jones, M.D. As female healthcare providers, the staff of Woman to Woman Ob/Gyn bring a unique sensitivity to the health issues and wellness challenges that women face throughout every stage of life. Our staff has the experience, expertise and critical firsthand knowledge concerning women’s healthcare issues that enables us to care for you with a level of empathy and understanding you won’t find elsewhere.

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Stubborn Fat Has Met Its Match

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CoolSculpting® is a non-invasive, clinically proven procedure to selectively reduce fat layers in problem areas using a patented cooling technology. It is a safe procedure cleared by the FDA and CE marked in Europe that gently cools unwanted fat cells in the body to induce a natural, controlled elimination of fat cells. This reduces bulges in treated areas of the body without harming surrounding tissue.

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It’s convenient.

• Procedures last about one to two hours, so treatment can easily be performed during a lunch hour or without major disruption to the day.

The results are dramatic.

• On average, each CoolSculpting® Procedure results in a 20% reduction of fat in the treated areas, and patients can start to see results as soon as three weeks following treatment, with the most dramatic results occurring over a period of two to four months in most patients.

How CoolSculpting Works ®

During the CoolSculpting® Procedure, a non-invasive applicator delivers precisely controlled cooling to the treatment area to specifically target underlying fat, leaving surface skin tissue unaffected. When fat cells are exposed to extreme cold, a process of natural removal is triggered, which gradually reduces the thickness of the fat layer. The result is a visible reduction in fat bulges.

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CoolSculpting® is not intended as a weight-reduction program for overweight individuals. The best candidates for the procedure are people near their ideal body weight who eat well and exercise regularly and have pockets of fat that have not responded to a healthy lifestyle. They are seeking spot reduction for specific areas of fat but are not considering a surgical procedure.

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On average, CoolSculpting® results in a 20% reduction of fat in the treated areas, and patients can start to see results as soon as three weeks following treatment, with the most dramatic results occurring over a period of two to four months in most patients. Clinical studies1 involving hundreds of patients show that, for properly selected patients, CoolSculpting® is an effective way to reduce fat without the risk and recovery time of surgical procedures. The result is noticeable, natural-looking fat reduction in the treated areas.

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Will Contests: How Do They Work? Written by: Nancy M. Rice, Esquire, CELA

In New Jersey, the probate of a Will and the appointment of an Executor is most commonly not a formal procedure. If a Will is properly executed and has two Witnesses and a Notary, the Will can be admitted to probate by the Surrogate’s Office of the County in which the deceased resided. No court proceeding is required, and the Surrogates Offices are set up to make the Probate process simple and cost-efficient. If a beneficiary of an estate has reason to think that the Will to be submitted to probate is not valid, it is critical that he or she contact a lawyer immediately following the death, as New Jersey law provides that the Will cannot be admitted to probate by the Surrogate until the eleventh (11th) day following date of death. During that 10-day period, anyone seeking to challenge the Will may file a Caveat, a simple statement of objection, which prevents the Surrogate from probating a Will for that Estate. If a Will is presented, the Surrogate advises the

named Executor under the Will that he or she must file a Complaint and Order to Show Cause in the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Probate Part to have the Will admitted to probate by the Court. If no Caveat is filed, and the Will is in proper form, the Surrogate may admit the Will to probate and issue Executor “Short Certificates” to the person appointed as Executor in the Will. Because an Executor of the estate has tremendous power, it is critical to prevent the appointment of the Executor from the outset if there is a basis to challenge the Will, as most judges are hesitant to “remove” an Executor after he or she is appointed unless there is clear evidence that he or she has acted improperly. If the Will has already been admitted to probate, you must still act promptly if you want to challenge a Will because in New Jersey a resident who has received Notice of Probate of the Will has only four (4) months to contest the filing of the Will; non-residents have only six (6) months. The reasons to challenge the validity of a Will, include: (A): The Will was subject of a fraud; (B): The Will was not properly executed; (C): The person who signed the Will (Testator) did not have “testamen-

tary capacity” to understand or sign the Will; (D): The Testator was coerced or unduly influenced to sign the Will.

A. Fraud

It is fairly unusual but possible that a Will was signed as a result of someone’s fraudulent conduct. For example, if a Testator is beguiled into signing a document without knowing what it is, what it says, or even that it is a Will. Other situations include where a beneficiary induces a Testator to execute a Will based on false facts (i.e. a suitor promises to marry the Testator if he is made a beneficiary under the Testator’s Will, where the suitor has no intention of marrying the Testator). In the context of a Will contest, fraud will not be presumed. Moreover, if the Testator learns of the fraudulent conduct and does nothing to change the Will over an extended period of time, it may be argued that the Testator affirmed the contents of the Will and, as a result, it may be upheld.

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(but not necessary) for the Will to have a “self-proving affidavit” attached, which is signed by the Testator, the Witnesses, and a Notary. If a Will is entirely in the handwriting of the Testator (called a “holographic” Will), New Jersey requires no Witnesses but it cannot be admitted to probate to the Surrogate; it must be admitted by the Court, upon filing of a Complaint and Order to Show Cause. In the next issue, we will discuss the other two grounds to challenge a Will listed above: Lack of Testamentary Capacity and Undue Influence. In the meantime, if you believe that a Will should be challenged because it is defective, for one reason or another, you should hire a seasoned attorney, who has significant experiences in this area of law. Do not delay with your decision to engage an experienced attorney because the law allows only a narrow window of time during which a caveat and/or a Will contest may be filed.

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Moving Forward: When Enough Becomes Enough

Presented by: Daniel Straffi, Jr. Straffi & Straffi, Attorneys At Law

“Normalcy” is defined as being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning. How we each come to define those limits over time is a whole other story.

For many of the people I work with, a “normal” day starts at 8 am, when they are arisen by a cacophony of debt collectors ringing their house phone and/ or cell phone, harassing them for money they simply do not have. A normal day may include a similar call made to their workplace, or in some cases a neighbor or relative. A normal day usually ends with a trip to the mailbox, where various forms of threats against one’s home, wages and belongings await. Of course, all of the aforementioned say nothing of the other daily stresses that we all know broaden our limits of normalcy by the day. The Breakiing Point

There is a breaking point for everyone. The symptoms of approaching this breaking point can manifest in any number of

emotional and physical ways, all of which I have heard and seen in my daily interactions with clients. The question is whether or not a person can identify these symptoms and be proactive in addressing them, so that the limits of normalcy can, once again, become more defined. REDEFINING THE LIMITS

My answer to anyone seeking to redefine these limits is simple: it is never too late, and it is never too early to investigate one’s options. Bankruptcy is no longer a “four letter” word (alas, math was not my finest subject in school). Rather, it stands for a fresh start - an opportunity to redefine the normalcy in your own life.

ing what it encompasses and whether or not it is an option for you takes nothing more than being proactive. It is the will to move forward that one must find within themselves to take that next step of investigating their options. I hope this article proves

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Diagnosed With Breast Cancer: What’s Next? 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.

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he 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?” No Two Tumors Are Alike Not everyone diagnosed with breast cancer is treated the same because no two tumors are alike. Even after the lump in the

In general, young women tend to have more aggressive tumors and are more often treated with chemotherapy than older women.

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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 aggressive-

ness 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 a drug called Herceptin.

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Treating Pediatric Orthopaedic Fractures Q Q Q Q Why are broken bones (fractures) and other orthopaedic injuries in children different than those of adults?

Written By: Dr. Paul T. Haynes II, MD Pediatric Orthopaedics

Football, field hockey, soccer, basketball, ice-skating, wrestling, cheerleading, etc… The variety of sporting and recreational activities available to children abounds.

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indefatigable appetite for fun, one can certainly understand how their propensity for injury is elevated compared to adults. Indeed, approximately 40% of boys and 20% of girls will experience an injury that may result in a broken bone. In terms of orthopaedic injuries, children are not considered “little” adults. As such, their orthopaedic treatment is as unique as they are.

There a few reasons why children’s fractures behave differently than those in the adult. Children’s bones possess unique anatomy and physiology, compared to adults, that predisposes them to distinctive injuries. At the ends of the majority of children’s bones are growth plates. These specialized structures allow for the bulk of longitudinal growth – arms and legs to grow. Growth plates are comprised of a small, complex cluster of specialized cartilage cells that regulate and generate skeletal growth. Because they are made of cartilage, they are weaker or softer than mature bone. During an injury, energy often finds the “weakest-link,” which results in fractures in and around the growth plate. Surrounding every bone is a thick layer of supportive tissue – periosteum. This structure is considerably thinner in the adult. The robust periosteum in children allows for accelerated bone healing and may also help keep fractures better aligned. The anemic adult periosteum does not possess the same ability to constrain fractures from displacing (the broken bones moving from their normal position) nor allow them to heal at the same pace. Lastly, as children mature, their muscular development may outpace their bony development. Muscles, and their bony insertions into bones (tendons), and liga-

ments (structures that often connect bones) may be stronger than the bone they are acting on. In adults, ligaments, muscles and tendons are usually the “weak-link.” It is this unique arrangement that may lead to fractures in children as opposed to ligament, tendon or muscle tears in adults.

What types of fractures occur in children?

As the growth plate is a relatively weaker structure within the pediatric bone, it is frequently involved in fractures. The most commonly used classification system for growth plate fractures is the Salter-Harris fracture classification. It accounts for the most common types of growth plate fractures and injuries. In general, as the growth plate fracture level in the Salter-Harris classification is elevated from I to V, so is the potential damage to the growth plate itself. This may have an impact on the bone’s or limb’s normal development. In addition to fractures involving the growth plate, children may incur other distinct fracture types. As their bones are softer or weaker than adults, children may have buckle (torus) or greenstick fractures. In buckle or torus fractures, one side of the child’s bone literally buckles under pressure while the opposite side remains intact. These types of fractures most often occur after a fall on an outstretched hand within one of the bones near the end of the forearm. Greenstick fractures are likened to a young tree

branch being bent – one side splinters while the other side contorts. These types of fractures often occur in the forearm.

How are children’s fracture treated?

Ironically, the characteristics that make children prone to certain types of fractures also allow them to heal uniquely. The majority of fractures that happen in children are amenable to conservative treatment – casts, splints or slings. Also, treatment times are often reduced with fractures in children as opposed to adults. A fracture in the lower leg or thigh bone of a child will often heal in a cast in a relatively short period of time whereas, a similar fracture in an adult will require a lengthy time in a cast or an operation. Special consideration is warranted regarding fractures involving the growth plate. There are times that fracture in and around the growth plate requires manipulation or surgical intervention. Manipulation (to move the fracture fragments into acceptable position) may be accomplished with local but may also require general anesthesia in the emergency or operating rooms. Alternatively, some fractures require an operation that will secure the fracture fragments in better position using smooth pins, screws or thin rods. A unique treatment plan is created for each child and fracture – this often is devised in consultation with a pediatric orthopedist.

What types of complications can occur with pediatric fractures?

Complications may certainly happen with any fracture but there is a higher likelihood of complications with fractures in and around growth plates. The more the growth plate is disturbed, the higher the potential for complications. Growth plates allow for longitudinal growth – their disruption may lead to deformity (limbs growing in a bent fashion) or for limb length discrepancy (the opposite limb being shorter or longer than the injured extremity). For this reason, fractures involving the growth plate warrant closer and often longer observation after injury. Approximately 2-8% of fractures involving the growth plate result in complications. If such a complication arises, there are many treatments devised to correct the issue.

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What should be done if you suspect a fracture in a child?

A fracture will often declare itself as pain, swelling, redness, tenderness and/or deformity. Immediate treatment should ensue. An evaluation by an orthopaedic surgeon should be sought in a timely fashion particularly with regards to fractures involving the growth plate.

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Opioid Addiction And Treatment – The Role Of Suboxone About Opioids

Opioids are effective in managing pain, so they are used as treatment for individuals experiencing pain that may be caused by injury or disease. Most patients do not get addicted to opioids with monitored management but in some cases, intractable pain treated with opioids can result in dependence over a period of time. Opioid dependence can be described as a dependence on opioids such as painkillers or heroin. The body’s reaction to opioids is the same as with opium; in fact, morphine and codeine come directly from opium while other synthetic or manmade opioids like fentanyl, oxycontin, vicodin and percocet are chemically similar to opium. Heroin is an opioid as well.

The Effect of Opioid Dependence

Opioid tolerance occurs when the brain is used to the drug and loses its sensitivity to it. As a result of the loss of sensitivity to the drug by the brain, the opioid effect is lessened which requires an increased dosage in order to get the “desired” effect. There are actual changes in the brain that create craving for opioids and without it, the individual experiences withdrawal symptoms. The psychological dependence can be

described as continued opioid use despite the possible negative consequences. The danger signs of opioid dependence are the need to take more to get the same effect, withdrawal symptoms without the drug, increased dosages over longer periods of time, a desire to quit and/or unsuccessful attempts to quit; increased time in acquiring, using and recovering from opioids; working less, missing work, or not actively seeking work if unemployed and disassociation from non-using friends, even not going to social events. Such dependence can wreak havoc and cause serious damage to oneself, family, job and community.

Treatment of Opioid Dependence

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) have defined opioid dependence as a “long-term brain disease.” The World Health Organization has also published guidelines for the psychosocial and pharmaceutical treatment of opioid dependence for clinicians. Because of the significant psychological influence of opioid dependence, it should not be treated by pharmaceuticals alone. Treatment is aimed at disrupting the dependence on illicit drugs and the associated consequences and improving one’s

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Although it might be tougher moving around than it used to be, most of us want to stay in our own homes as long as possible, even if we need assistance or skilled medical attention. The disruption of moving and the cost of any form of long-term care community are tough to swallow, even without the sadness that might come with giving up our comfortable homes and relative independence. When aging moves beyond aches and pains and requires ongoing medical care, there are more options than moving to a specialized long-term care community. Home care is a cost-effective option for many older adults. Periodic home care visits from nurses, as well as physical and occupational therapists, can extend time at home with less financial impact. In addition to cost benefits, technology allows home care patients to receive high level medical care. These include caregivers’ use of tablets and electronic medical records that allow access to patient information with real-time updates, and telemonitoring devices that remotely send patients’ vital signs back to caregivers. Holy Redeemer HomeCare also has a very specialized program for cardiac patients called HeartAssess™ which allows remote monitoring of patients with heart disease, along with personal home visits from a visiting nurse. Home care is a vital piece of the new aging in place model. Baby boomers can take the following steps now to fully benefit from these services.

Choosing an agency You are entitled to choose your own home care agency. Often, your doctor

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Colon & Rectal Condition Q&A With Dr. Nina Paonessa Chances are you or someone you know has experienced a colon or rectal condition such as colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease or diverticulitis. Although it may be uncomfortable to discuss these conditions, let alone experience them, it’s important to recognize the symptoms and know where to find help should you, a friend or family member ever require it. Nina Paonessa, DO, FACOS, an established colorectal surgeon at Barnabas Health Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician practice affiliated with Community Medical Center, a Barnabas Health facility, answers some of the most commonly asked questions about colon and rectal conditions. Dr. Paonessa specializes in the evaluation and treatment of patients with colon and rectal conditions/diseases and frequently performs laparoscopic surgery for her patients. She also offers conservative and minimally invasive treatment options for many common anorectal disorders. Dr. Paonessa has been named Proctologist of the Year by the American

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dietary restrictions and stool softeners, or minimally invasive procedures performed in the office, depending on the condition. Treatment also depends on the cause of the problem you have and what is most suited to your lifestyle. Q. If surgery is required, what is the recovery process like? A. My hope is for every patient to return to his or her previous level of functioning as quickly as possible. The recovery time is contingent upon the severity of and type of procedure. Typically, major abdominal surgery requires general anesthesia and an overnight hospital stay. Recovery often includes follow-up visits and post-surgical testing. Minor, anorectal surgeries, are usually outpatient procedures which are performed using intravenous sedation and local anesthetic. I remain closely connected with my patients throughout the entire postsurgical process, including cancer patients, to conduct regular check-ups and post-surgical testing according to the guidelines of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the National Cancer Institute. Q. How can you prevent colorectal cancer and other conditions of the colon/rectum? A. There is no foolproof way to prevent colorectal cancer, as well as other conditions of the colon/rectum. However, there are a few preventative measures you can take to reduce the chance of acquiring these diseases. One of the most important preventative measures you can take is regular screening. With regular screening, polyps can be found and removed before they become cancerous. When colorectal cancer is caught at such an early stage, it is curable. Another preventative measure you can take is to maintain a healthy diet that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Maintaining a healthy weight will also help prevent colorectal and other types of cancers. Q. What is the difference between functional conditions and structural conditions? A. Functional disorders are those when the bowel looks like a normal bowel but doesn’t work properly. Structural disorders on the other hand, are those where there is something visually wrong that may need to be removed, altered or repaired by operation. Simply put, there is something wrong in both functional and structural conditions, but you can only visually tell with structural disorders.

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Q. What are polyps? How do they become cancerous? A. While polyps are the first sign of colorectal cancer cases, not all polyps are cancerous. A polyp is a benign growth that may or may not become cancerous, usually described as a mushroom like growth protruding from the tissue lining the large bowel. The growth is slow, usually taking a few years to become cancerous. The most important type of polyp is a neo-plastic or adenomatous polyp. They start out as benign growths and over time develop into cancer. Generally, the larger the polyp, the more likely it is that it is cancerous.

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WHO HAS ADRENAL DYSFUNCTION? The real question is who doesn’t! In today’s stressful society nearly 90% of all my patients have some form of adrenal dysfunction. The most commonly “recognized” form of adrenal dysfunction is primary adrenal insufficiency, also known as Addison’s disease. This occurs in both sexes and affects nearly 1 in 100,000 people. The adrenal glands, two triangle-shaped glands that sit over the kidneys, are responsible for regulating the body’s response to stress by controlling the hormones released during stress. When stress becomes chronic or is not well managed, the adrenal glands are unable to function optimally. Over a prolonged period of time, symptoms associated with adrenal insufficiency develop and if severe enough and not addressed, may become fatal. Because symptoms of Addison’s disease progress slowly, they may go unrecognized until a physically stressful event, such as another illness, surgery, or an accident, worsen symptoms quickly. When this happens, it’s called an Addisonian crisis. An Addisonian crisis is considered a medical emergency. Not unlike many other missed or undiagnosed conditions presenting with disabling symptoms, adrenal dysfunction perhaps tops the list. The reason so many patient’s symptoms linger for months or even years (and in some, decades) is because the current trend in traditional medicine is to only treat a diagnosis that can be found to fit into a pre-established cookbook list of signs and symptoms that can also be attached to an ICD 9 diagnostic code and an “acceptable” and established abnormal lab test! One of the problems here is that symptoms of adrenal dysfunction are exactly those of Addison’s Disease just

to a lesser degree. But, because adrenal dysfunction – that in itself has seven phases or degrees if you will, does not meet the criteria for the average doctor’s diagnostic abilities, millions of patients suffer with “pre-Addision’s” disease (adrenal dysfunction) without even knowing it. They are then left being “labeled” as having CFIDS/ CFS, EBV, LYME, or DEPRESSION. What’s more is the doctor goes on (unknowingly) making the situation worse by telling the patient they are “lucky” that they do not have anything wrong with them! The danger in missing the signs and symptoms of adrenal fatigue is that a patient suffers needlessly and the long-term symptoms that should and could have been avoided lead to end stage adrenal disease, surgical complications and death. Think about this —

BOTTOM LINE: If the brakes on your car are

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keep searching until the complaint, symptom, problem or condition is diagnosed and fixed or treated! Unfortunately, at least for now, you have to be the knowledgeable player on your healthcare team until more doctors open their eyes and ears to ongoing complaints of chronic illness. Just as you don’t wait for your brakes to fail, don’t wait for your healthcare provider either. Take a stand by learning more about your own health and illness. Demand, pursue and obtain the best care you can receive by being an active member of your own healthcare team.

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A Different Approach To Your Medical Needs Dr. Bartiss is a medical writer, lecturer and author and has keen interest in Women’s Health issues. Whether you are feeling ill or think you are well, Dr. Bartiss offers therapies that will keep you healthy and set back your biologic (aging) clock ten to fifteen years. Hundreds of patients have already utilized his services and have found internal peace with their newly gained health and youth. You too can recapture this dream and live a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life with minimal effort by following his protocols. For those interested in inquiring about lectures for your group/ organization, or for information about ICAM and Dr. Bartiss, contact our office, or visit our website: www.icambartissmd.com

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Common Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue • Unable to fall asleep • Anxiety • Depression • Midday Fatigue • Reduced tolerance for stress • Chemical sensitivities • Allergies to things you were never allergic to before • Chemical sensitivities • Weakened immune function • Inability to sleep through the night • Depression • Aching joints • Diminished sex drive • A tendency to feel cold (many individuals and doctors often misdiagnose hypothyroidism) • Craving for salt and sweets • Erectile dysfunction • Loss of muscle mass and strength • Many more

REMEMBER: The lack of symptoms does not mean that you are not ill. Stress is abundant and all types: mental, emotional, physical, financial, good, bad and indifferent will lead to adrenal dysfunction. Prevention is key.

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Why Are You Squeezing My Breasts? Q A

Cyrus Khorrami, M.D.

Besides lung cancer, breast cancer causes more deaths among American women than any other form of cancer. A woman’s chance of developing breast cancer in her lifetime is 1 in 8. Each year about 240,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed (that is one for every 2 and a half minutes). Sadly, 40,000 women die from breast cancer each year (one death every 13 minutes). Screening mammography reduces breast cancer mortality by 25-30% for women ages 50-70 and by 18% for women ages 40-50. Early detection is incredibly important. The 12-year survival rate is 95% for cancers detected that are less than 1 centimeter in size. Despite these statistics, many women still do not consistently have their yearly mammograms. The major complaint is discomfort. Here are some of the more common concerns with mammograms and the explanations as to why they occur.

Why do you have to squeeze my breasts?

When a patient undergoes a mammogram the breasts are placed in between two paddles on the machine. The paddles compress the breast and an x-ray is taken. The paddles apply pressure on the breast. This serves two purposes. First, it holds the breast still. The slightest movement can blur the images. This can limit the sensitivity of detecting tiny calcifications that can be a sign of cancer. The second reason is to displace breast tissue. Breast tissue looks white on mammograms. Unfortunately, cancers also look white on mammograms. Finding cancer in breast tissue can be like finding a snowball in a snow bank. One thing that helps improve detection of cancer is trying to spread out the breast tissue as much as possible. This is performed by the pressure applied by the paddles.

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tissue. Therefore, it is important to have as much breast tissue imaged as possible. So our technologists need to physically pull the breast onto the x-ray film so all of the breast tissue is included in the mammogram. Many women do not know breast tissue extends up to the collar bone. It is also very important to image the lymph nodes in the armpits to detect potential early cancer spread. This is why we image and compress high to the level of the shoulder.

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The standard way to image the breast is top to bottom and A side to side. Typically, each breast is imaged twice (four x-rays total). Occasionally additional views are needed to better image all the breast tissue from various angles. This helps improve detection of potential breast cancer.

breast cancer detection. Although mammograms can occasionally be uncomfortable, they often save lives. As always if you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact our staff, 732-244-0777.

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tissue. Occasionally, the radiologist will see an area on the mammogram which is suspicious. It must be determined whether this is truly cancer or overlapping breast tissue. A specialized paddle will be used to press on the area that is suspicious. If the area of concern disappears with the compression, it is likely an artifact and represents overlapping breast tissue. If this area persists with compression, cancer must be considered and additional imaging or a biopsy may be performed. Mammograms are extremely important for

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About The Author ... Dr. Cyrus Khorrami is an Ocean County native who attended kindergarten through twelfth grade here in Toms River. He is a graduate of Temple University Medical School and completed his radiology residency at Cooper University Hospital. Dr. Khorrami completed a Cross Sectional Imaging Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Medical Center. He has returned to Toms River to work with his family as Medical Director of Toms River X-ray, CT, and MRI Center.

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Dr. Cyrus Khorrami: Changing Lives ~ One Patient At A Time! Radiologist and founded Toms River X-Ray, CT, and MRI Center. The practice began in 1981 when his father decided to leave the hospital system and open his own practice. He opened a small office on Route 37 with a single X-ray machine. Dr. Khorrami has slowly built his practice up over the last 30 years to now having over 40 employees and offering all imaging modalities. “We are the oldest and the largest privately owned imaging center in the area,” he says. Dr. Khorrami enjoys the field of radiology because w there are constantly new technologic breakthroughs and advances in imaging happening. He adds, “It is

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s a Radiologist, Dr. Cyrus Khorrami is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and ultimately directing the treatment of disease and injury by using medical imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT, MRI, mammography, and ultrasound.

extremely important to have the most state of the art methodologies and to hire and retain the best staff.” He makes it a priority to keep in close contact with the referring physicians he works with. “All doctors should work together as a team to provide the very best and most complete care for our patients.” Part of his responsibility involves working with other referring physicians to help guide diagnosis and treatment for his patients. Once he is able to help figure out the cause of a patient’s symptoms, he can quickly direct appropriate treatment. This can potentially result in catching life-threatening illnesses in a timely fashion.

Patients will immediately feel a different level of comfort when treated at Toms River X-Ray, CT, and MRI Center. “Large corporations or hospitals run most radiology practices,” he explains. “Ours is a family run practice, which is very unusual in radiology. My father founded our practice. My mother has been the office administrator for many years. I serve as the medical director. As with any family run business, we take pride in what we do and work hard to provide the very best service possible. We care deeply for our patients and strive to treat each and every one like they are a part of our family.” All of their radiologists are highly trained and have many years of experience. Almost all of them have advanced subspecialized training from top academic centers. This allows them to provide the type of quality care seen at any university hospital while still providing the personal attention and level of service of a family run business. Dr. Khorrami was married a little over a year w ago to Ladi, whom he refers to as “the girl of his dreams.” Ladi is originally from New York and now works for Meridian Health. Together they enjoy traveling to see new places and cultures, along with ballroom dancing.

Born into a family of physicians, w he has been surrounded by medicine his entire life. “Growing up, I would

hear fantastic stories my parents told about how they were able to change people’s lives. I knew this was what I wanted.” He adds, “Radiology answers the question of why someone is sick or why they are in pain. We work closely with all types of medical professionals to diagnose and treat patients. Every case is unique, which makes this field challenging. Reading hundreds of studies a week, I potentially diagnose and help hundreds of patients each week, which makes my job extremely rewarding.” After graduating from George Washington University he moved to Philadelphia and conducted research at the University of Pennsylvania in creating a melanoma vaccine. He stayed in Philadelphia and attended medical school at Temple School of Medicine. After obtaining his medical degree, Cyrus spent the next four years at Cooper University Hospital for his radiology residency. After becoming a Board Certified Radiologist, he went on to Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore for a Cross Sectional Body Imaging Fellowship. Although his work has taken him all over the tri-state area, he moved back to Ocean County last year and enjoys living close to his family. Both of Dr. Khorrami’s parents are physicians. His father Parviz Khorrami is also a

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Dr. Cyrus Khorrami (second from left) of Toms River X-Ray, a family business since 1981, enjoys this beautiful day with his wife Ladi Khorrami, M.D.; his mother Parvin Motemaden Khorrami, M.D. and his father Parviz Khorrami, M.D. www.TheCountyWoman.com

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Be Passionate About Your Hearing Health! you would think only Baby Boomers would have hearing loss. Not true! While hearing loss is a normal part of aging, the largest age group with hearing loss are people between 18 and 64 – about 19 million people compared to 14 million at retirement age!

a gerontologist, I am an expert in the study and trends of aging. I am a researcher, Emmy award winning journalist, and a passionate spokesperson for mature adults. I became associated with Total Hearing Care, a leading hearing health care provider, because they are also passionate about providing unsurpassed hearing health care and support to the mature adult. I recently turned to Elizabeth Cook, M.A., FAAA, Total Hearing Care’s Chief Audiologist, to learn more about how each of us should be managing our hearing health as we move through life.

Why is hearing loss becoming more prevalent Gerontologist and at an earlier age? One Total Hearing Care reason is the use of Spokesperson hand-held music players and headphones. major retirement Today, one in five wave began in 2011 teens has some form of hearing when the first of the Baby Boomers turned 65. loss – a rate that is 30% higher than The number of Americans in the 1980s and aged 55 and older will 1990s! Overall, more than almost double by 2030— 10 million Americans are from 60 million in 2000 to experiencing hearing 107 million. The number loss due to irreversible of Americans over 65 will damage to their hearing more than double, from from noise. 34.8 million in 2000 to 70.3 million in 2030. Regardless of your age, be passionate about With statistics like that, your hearing health! As

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What I’ve learned is that you are never too young (or old) to get a hearing screening. Hearing loss is an inevitable part of aging, but approximately 95% of people with hearing loss can be helped with hearing aids. According

wore. Today, hearing aids come in a variety of sizes and colors. They can rest behind the ear or sit invisibly in the ear canal. Today’s hearing devices are also fully digital and some even use Bluetooth technology to turn your hearing aids into a wireless headset so you can more easily hear your TV, listen to music, and even take phone calls directly through your hearing device!

to Ms. Cook, “Only about 15 percent of general practitioners routinely screen for hearing loss during a physical exam. Total Hearing Care offers free hearing screenings at all of our clinics, and we encourage people to make annual hearing screenings part of their overall health care.” She recommends that people schedule their free annual hearing screening while making their annual physical appointment.

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o one wants to move from their home into assisted living. However, in some cases, it is the best option to keep elderly or aging parents safe and healthy. To determine if it’s time for assisted living, or if your elderly parent can safely remain at home, take a good look at the present housing situation, health status and medical needs. Ask yourself these questions.

Signs that may indicate it’s time for assisted living:

• Is your parent wearing the same clothes when you go to visit? Can they bathe themselves, groom adequately and launder clothes? • When you look around the house or yard, is it as neat and clean as it used to be? • Is your aging parent remembering to take medications correctly, with the right dosages and at the right time? Are medications expired? • Are they able to operate appliances safely? Do they remember to turn appliances off when they are finished cooking?

• Are there stacks of papers and unpaid bills lying around? • Do they have friends, or are they isolated from others most of the time? • When you really look at your parent, do you see the bright and vibrant person from years ago, or do you see a more limited person who needs some help one hour a day, or even around the clock?

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• Is the home equipped with safety features such as grab bars and emergency response systems?

• Is your parent telling you that he is eating, but you’re seeing food go bad in the refrigerator?

• Do they have a plan in place to contact help in case of an emergency?

• Is your parent falling? To determine the answer, is your parent covering up bruises he or she doesn’t want you to see?

• Are they driving? Should they be driving? Do they have alternate means of transportation?

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Autumn Seafood Chili In large stock pot, heat olive oil and sauté the onion, bell peppers, garlic, shallots and jalapeno peppers for about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder add tomatoes and continue to sauté for 2 more minutes. Add the chicken stock and squash. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the cod, shrimp and beans. Cook for about 10 more minutes, until the seafood is opaque and the squash is tender. Stir in lime juice.

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Most Parents Would Do Anything To Help Their Children…

Lorraine Catalano, CNMT and Imaging Director If you are experiencing memory loss, and/or have a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, the Amyvid PET Scan could help you do just that… help your children. Alzheimer’s disease affects the entire family. Help protect your children by getting an early

diagnosis. Early detection and treatment can help slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Having the Amyvid PET Scan can give you and your family correct information about the cause of your cognitive impairment. Until this scan was available, the only definitive way of knowing if a person had Alzheimer’s disease was by an autopsy. Many doctors have been treating patients with medications used to treat Alzheimer’s, without the benefit of knowing definitively if that patient really has Alzheimer’s. Using these medications may not be beneficial to patients, and, in some cases, could be detrimental to their health. This scan will give the information needed for doctors to make appropriate treatment decisions.

Amyvid, a radioactive diagnostic agent for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging of the brain is used to estimate beta-amyloid neuritic plaque density in adult patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of cognitive decline. • A negative Amyvid scan result reduces the likelihood that a patient’s cognitive impairment is due to Alzheimer’s disease at the time of image acquisition. • A positive Amyvid scan result indicates moderate to frequent amyloid neuritic plaques; neuropathological examination has shown this amount of amyloid neuritic plaque is present in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Amyvid is an adjunct to other diagnostic evaluations.

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old test, the most compelling reasons for having the Cardiac PET Perfusion study performed at Caring Heart & Brain Imaging are: • Speedier Scan Times – approximately 45 minutes as opposed to 2-1/2 to 4 hours for the old SPECT scan, • Patient Exposure to Radiation is cut in half - the Attrius scanner reduces patient exposure to radiation, and Rubidium, the agent used in the scan, has a short half-life, so the amount of radiation exposure is substantially less than a chest x-ray. • Improved Images – PET provides clearer, more precise 2D images better suited for detection of disease. • Avoidance of Unnecessary Procedures – Test images are

so accurate, procedures such as stent implantation and even coronary bypass surgery might be avoided. • We will provide transportation, if necessary. If you have some, or all of the risk factors mentioned below, you should see your family practice doctor and ask if you would benefit from the Cardiac PET Perfusion study performed at Caring Heart & Brain Imaging. • Smoking. • High LDL, or “bad” cholesterol and low HDL, or “good” cholesterol. • Uncontrolled hypertension hypertension (high blood pressure). • Physical inactivity. • Obesity (more than 20% over one’s ideal body weight). • Uncontrolled diabetes.

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• Uncontrolled stress and anger. • Family history of heart disease • Post-menopausal • Race (African Americans, American Indians, and Mexican Americans are more likely to have heart disease than Caucasians) Don’t let this opportunity to receive the best and most accurate technology for cardiac care slip away from you. Tell your doctor you want only the best. We are happy to answer any questions you or your doctor may have. We can be reached at 732-292-1008, or visit our website at www.CHCI.biz At Caring Heart & Brain Imaging, you are in our caring hands!

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retty and feminine lingerie seems to be permeating the bridal scene once again. Leisure and Lace has had a very hectic season of bridal lingerie sales and new merchandise is arriving regularly. As usual the mother of the bride enjoys the traditional gift of lingerie to their daughter for the wedding shower. Our customers tell us viewing pretty lingerie is such a pleasant break between the looking at pots and pans! Boudoir photography is another trend boosting the sales of more sexy and feminine items. New bride or seasoned bride women are having a fun time with this. However bra sales remain the backbone of our business. The plus size market continues to grow and so does our inventory. Many of our bras are European which are manufactured to be sturdy and comfortable. Low back, no back, plunge, long line strapless brings your problem garment in and we will help you. We have the solution to end visible bra lines and back bulges. It is amazing! Another innovative breathable body shaping garment, which has a silicone boarder, so the garment stays in place. People will wonder what is under. Our customers enjoy the personal attention they receive at Leisure and Lace. We have experience not often found in a larger store. Fall merchandise is arriving daily. Our softies sleepwear line combines fashion and function. They are designed for women experiencing night sweats or hot flashes due to menopause, chemotherapy, diabetes or sweltering summer nights. Snuggle up in cuddly pieces made from a fabric called marshmallow that's as soft and cozy as it sounds. A total luxury for your office or bedroom, you will wonder how you did without it! ■

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fter a brutally hot summer –fall is finally on the horizon. Among the many hot trends for the cooler weather, leather is a “must.” Fall’s hottest fashion trend is ready to make its debut. Treated more like a fabric than ever before, leather is practical and wearable by anyone. The options are endless –on a full skirt leather is very ladylike and as a blazer it dresses up slacks or skinny jeans. Whether you’re sporting it to the office or out on a Saturday night, remember to go for a neutral or rich—not bright—color. Whether it’s real or faux wearing leather just feels good and is the ideal transition fabric that can carry you from fall into winter and seamlessly into spring. This chic texture must be a fixture in your wardrobe for fall 2013! The fashion runways were also filled with the “in between” colors from charcoal to slate. In some fashion circles it has even been called the “new neutral.” Another item that should make up your fall wardrobe is the classic, crisp long sleeve white shirt. This will go perfect with the new line of Miraclebody jeans now at Barbara’s. Miraclebody will fit both your lifestyle and your unique shape. The jeans are crafted in premium super stretch fabrics that will keep you looking flawless without sacrificing comfort. Each pair of jeans features a patented tummy-flattening panel. Stop by and try on a

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Why Choose The Peppermint Tree?

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e provide a warm and nurturing home-like setting, filled with passionate, loyal, long-term teachers that truly become an extension of your family. We take a personal interest in each child, and in your family. Your child will feel right at home.

child captivated and motivated to learn throughout the school year. We respect the unique individuality of each child, and therefore we teach each child, based on their unique style and interests. Another reason we say...Your child will feel right at home.

“Family-Like Environment” “Peppermint tree is a great place for your child to start school. The staff and feeling is so comforting and family like! The teachers go 110% to keep up with the newest, latest fun activities for the kids to do as well as keep them interested in learning. My experience with Peppermint Tree has been amazing and I’m glad I chose this school.” -Bethany Landero

“An Atmosphere of Fun, Active Learning” “The Peppermint Tree School has created an atmosphere in which children actively participate in the learning process and have fun while learning. My children are always excited to discuss the day’s lessons and activities and I love hearing about the new things they learn each day. Thank you for giving my children such a wonderful learning experience!” -Mary Bell

Our Curriculum and Teaching Philosophy Research shows that children learn best in an environment that allows them to explore the world and learning materials in their own way, at their own pace. For our Preschool and Pre-K programs we use the research-based The Creative Curriculum ® as our guide, which is the same curriculum that the Toms River School System has chosen for it’s preschool initiatives. The curriculum is comprehensive and aligned to essential early learning standards, using exploration and discovery as a way of learning. • We believe that children deserve individual attention, and that they do not thrive as well with a “canned” approach that you may see at larger centers. Our teachers are skilled at tailoring The Creative Curriculum ® to each of our students to assure that every child enjoys learning and grows in all areas of development. Our goal is to keep your

• Academically gifted children are never bored, as we do not “drill” on learning facts, instead, our curriculum is infused with hands-on activities, where critical thinking skills such as predicting and analyzing are required. In addition, children engage in discussions about the books the class is reading, such as “What would you do?” and “What do you think will happen next?” and making connections to their lives such as “What does your family do at the beach?” • Children who need extra help get the support needed, as our experienced teachers differentiate the instruction and spend time one-on-one to assure each child is taught at their appropriate developmental level.

Valerie Frost-Lewis, MS Ed.

to the children and have made teaching young children their life’s work. Their length of employment at Peppermint Tree not only shows their dedication, it also provides your child with a stable, consistent environment where mutual trust and respect abounds. The depth of our teachers’ experience is reflected in our students, who are confident, happy and motivated learners. Our warm, nurturing and experienced staff will help your child feel right at home. “Exceptional Staff ” “I am a full time working mom and often struggle with the reality that I am often not home during the week to spend time with and teach my children. It makes me feel very comfortable to know that both of my children are not missing out on any learning experiences from me not being home during the week, because I have watched them grow so much since they have been at Peppermint Tree. All of the staff at Peppermint Tree are exceptional and Miss Val should be very proud of all of them. She has an outstanding team on her hands.” -Krista Sipe

Join us at our

Back to School Open House

Wednesday, October 2nd, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Children and parents welcome!

See the classrooms in action. Learning centers will be set up for your child to participate.

Kids enjoy fun activities like cooking (above) and doing the “bean bag dance” (below).

Our Staff Our passionate and energetic teachers have been with Peppermint Tree on average over twenty years. They are dedicated

If this sounds like the kind of environment you would like to see your child in, please call or email Valerie to find out more about our programs for children from 2.5 years of age through fifth grade at 732-929-2500 or val@pepperminttree.com.

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7 Myths Of Long Term Care Planning Written By: Judith S. Parnes, L.C.S.W., C.M.C., Executive Director, Elder Life Management

What is Care Planning all about - and more specifically Long Term Care planning? No one wants to think about the time in one’s life when we may find ourselves physically or cognitively incapacitated? This is the time when we will need assistance on a daily basis not for a short-term problem, but for chronic long term medical conditions. Needing care daily is not about being old, but about quality of life and minimizing the need for being dependent on others to provide the support needed. Here in the USA, it is true that we are living longer, more active and healthier lives. However, the facts remain that 1 in 2 people over the age of 85 do need help in some way, on a daily basis.

MYTH 1: I am healthy and

probably won’t need help when I am older. As much as we may like to believe we are invincible, odds are high if we live long enough, each of us will one day need help

with some aspect of our living.

MYTH 2: Long-term care

means living someplace other than home. Long Term Care is not a place; it is a type of care. This care can be provided at home, in assisted living, or in a nursing home. Most often, individuals think of Long Term Care as a Nursing Home only. Many people do prefer to stay in their own home, and with assistance and some modifications, staying at home may be possible even as abilities decline. Environmental obstacles, such as stairs, or narrow doorways, etc would need to be evaluated. If a move is being considered, assisted living facilities may be a wonderful option, as increased socialization opportunities are many. And as needs progress, a skilled nursing facility may be the best environment for long term care.

MYTH 3: Medicare and my

Supplemental Insurance pays for long-term care. Medicare and supplemental health insurance pay for treatment of “acute” illnesses only. Hospitalization, and post hospitalization in a skilled nursing home, typically called “SubAcute” Rehab, will be covered by Medicare and sometimes supplemented by the secondary insur-

ance, for a finite period of time. However, the chronic, long-term care costs are not covered by Medicare. Medicare does not pay for continued help with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as getting in and out of bed, walking, bathing, dressing, or assistance with feeding.

Therefore, many individuals with considerable assets, if they live long enough and need significant supportive care for long periods of time, may need the government to pay for this Long Term Care. The reality is that Medicaid is how long term care is financed in the United States.

MYTH 4: My wife and I have

MYTH 6: My family will help

saved enough money should we need long-term care. The cost of providing fulltime long-term care assistance to one person can exceed $110,000 year. Individuals who need limited assistance will be able to stretch their retirement savings, but long-term care costs over a long period can deplete bank accounts quickly. Savings can be greatly reduced by the needs of one spouse, leaving the other spouse with fewer financial resources available when they also need care at a later point in time.

MYTH 5: Medicaid is only for “poor people.” Long Term Care Medicaid is only available to individuals who have already “spent down” their assets. It does not replace Medicare or individual Supplemental Insurance, but acts as the “third insurance” that can pay for what the traditional insurances do not cover.

me with whatever I may need. Unpaid family members, typically daughters, are the most common source of long-term care assistance. However, even the most hands-on families typically need outside assistance, utilizing home health aides, adult day care, assistance with transportation to appointments, and professional care management services to help supplement the care they can provide.

MYTH 7: My parents live in

a different state, so there is little I can do to help them. In fact, there is a lot you can do for family members living at a distance. Arranging for a professional geriatric care manager in your parents’ area will allow you to have an experienced elder care consultant working just for your family. This care manager will become your eyes, ears and most importantly be the advocate for your loved one, just as you would if you lived nearby. Geriatric Care Managers are: • Knowledgeable about community resources • Able to coordinate all aspects of necessary medical care • Can apply for public entitlements including Medicaid when appropriate • And sometimes even help to mediate when adult children

Judith S. Parnes, L.C.S.W., C.M.C., Executive Director, Elder Life Management, 931 West Park Avenue, Ocean, New Jersey, 07712

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have differing opinions about what to do. Care Managers do the work, allowing the family to be lovingly involved without the stress of all the day to day elder care management obligations. It is the Professional Geriatric Care Manager who will dispel the common myths of long term care. To locate a care manager to be your family’s elder care expert, go to www.caremanager.org.

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Without your assistance in helping me to get my dad Medicaid approved, I would not have been able to maintain my sanity. I’ve enjoyed our friendship and want to say, simply, but sincerely, thank you!. M.N. ~ Clifton, NJ

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I will always be grateful to you for guiding me through the dreadful process of getting my mother on Medicaid. The people you help next will never know how lucky they will be! With much appreciation. ~ P.C., Somerset, NJ

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I just wanted to say thank you. I don’t know what I would do without you. You are the one that keeps me going. It is so difficult to manage my parents and try to work. I don’t live near my mom and she get so confused. I would lose my sanity without your help! A long overdue thank you! ~ LC, Toms River, NJ

Judith S. Parnes, L.C.S.W., C.M.C., Gerontologist and Elder Care Consultant is Executive Director of Elder Life Management, Inc., Ocean, NJ. Elder Life Management provides quality elder care planning, management and Medicaid application services to older adults and their families. Please visit www.elderlifemanagement.org or call (732) 493-8080 for more information.

September/October 2013

Wigs

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Hair Systems That Work For Both Men And Women

Written By: Gerri Hergert Abstrax Hair Designs

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hair System is the best hair loss solution to restore your natural appearance. Whether the cause is genetics, medication or stress, the loss of hair can be addressed in many ways. Medications such as Rogaine and Propecia work for some. Hair transplant surgery might, or might not, be right for you. And among your non-surgical hair loss treatments are hair systems, also known as a “hair replacement” or a “toupee.” The techniques and technologies of 21st-century hair systems

have redefined what it means to fight Alopecia. Baldness is now truly just an option, in part because the hair replacement application is semi permanent. There is a broad range of what you can do to address thinning, patches or even advanced hair loss and the solutions can be finely adapted to your head, your individual hair loss condition and your style preferences. A modern hair system is also about common sense. The hair system that works for a 28-yearold will be quite different from what is right for a 58-year-old. There is a more natural, more realistic way of giving people back the hair they once had through a quality hair integration system. Just as important, this approach to managing hair loss is non-invasive. Maintenance and cost questions can be answered upfront. Are you athBrenda was letic? Then suffering from the type of significant bond you hair loss and turned to choose will Hair matter. Like to Abstrax Designs for change styles? help. She is It is possible. now a happy On a budget? client!

Investigate which hair replacement plan fits your available resources. When you understand more about your options, you’ll be better able to work with a stylist as well. At Abstrax Hair Designs our professional stylists understand both technical and aesthetic features of good hair systems. When hair systems stylists are really good, they understand you and your needs. Gerri says, “You definitely want to make an appointment for a free consultation with our specialists before you make your decision. Go to your appointment and explain your hair loss situation. Make a list of questions you have and ask them all! We can evaluate your specific needs and recommend several solutions depending on your budget and lifestyle.”

Donate Your Hair For Children With Hair Loss Abstrax Hair Designs is proud to partner with Children With Hair Loss, a Non-Profit Organization. Children With Hair Loss (CWHL) was created as a resource for ALL CHILDREN who have medicallyrelated hair loss. It is their mission to empower these children to become whole again by making hair replacement available to those who may be financially challenged and might otherwise not have a means of obtaining the hair they want and need. To this day, Children With Hair Loss has never charged a child. Currently, they provide a customized human hair replacement and care kit to over 300 children a year. Abstrax Hair Designs provides the Free service of shampooing, cutting, styling, and blowing dry the hair. Then we package the hair and ship it out to CWHL. The donor then receives a letter from CWHL thanking them for the donation along with a certificate of appreciation. Visit www.ChildrenWithHairLoss.us to learn more about what they provide at no cost to the child. Abstrax Hair Designs is not affiliated with Lock’s of Love.

To schedule an appointment or with questions call:

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An Experience You’ll Not Soon Forget:

“Don’t Give Your Treasures Away, Consign Them Today!” Not only can you enjoy shopping in the 10,000-square-foot showroom, you can also be a seller.

Written by: Melody Tektas, Owner

Don’t Give Your Treasures Away ~ Consign Them Today!

If you love antiques or collectibles and home décor, you will love Yesterdays and Todays. It is a place to linger, a place in which to amble down the lacquered woodplanked floors. Many customers just can’t leave without buying something. Head right for fine china, vintage kitchen tins and utensils, Asian vases, quilts, hand-painted items, antique dolls, Depression glassware, dishes, candles, quilts and lace. Enjoy the sun-drenched furniture showroom that invites you to seat yourself at a dining set and be transported back to Christmases at Aunt Mildred’s. Sink into a Queen Anne sofa and remember being a child sitting in the same kind of chair, legs dangling impatiently, waiting for Grandma to bring out the tin of Ritz crackers, like the one you saw back in the country kitchen room. Try to find the rainbows cast by prism-laden lamps, just like you did years ago. Ambiance matters. You’ll not hear Lady Gaga in this shop! Instead, you’ll peruse to the sounds of Dean Martin, Neil Diamond and other musical greats. Senses shift from the music to the sights…the lighted glass counters hold everything from Royal Doulton figurines to Fenton art glass to toy RC Cola cars. Tiffany lamps hang from ceiling fixtures. Oil paintings of every style adorn the walls and vintage jewelry galore. Melody credits her husband, Moonstar Painting owner and contractor Seyithan Tektas, with translating her vision of Victorian elegance fused with country charm into the reality that customers and consigners experience. (Family and friends also volunteer their time to man the registers

and help assemble and arrange consignments as they come in.) “People love it. I have people who hang out in here for hours,” Melody said. “They say, ‘Oh my God, my mother had this, my grandmother had this.’… It’s like walking down memory lane….Things go fast, though. If you want it, you have to buy it.” Stroll back the other way and explore the offerings: vintage handbags for the ladies, and with the men who accompany their women, fishing rods, Hess trucks, vintage magazines, bar signs and the requisite John Wayne posters. “We have quality furniture at reasonable prices. Why pay $5,000 for a new dining room set when you can get better quality for $1,000 or less? You get great things for little money. There really is something for everyone. This isn’t a thrift store; we sell quality items at affordable prices.”

Yesterdays and Todays accepts all Quality collectibles, jewelry, antiques, new and old furniture, vintage items, toys, magazines, art glass, figurines, paper, military, jukeboxes, slot machines, bar signs, pocketbooks, hats, furs, and much, much, more! She does buyout antiques and estates. Vendor space is also available. Home delivery for customers is available. Call for details.

About the Business…

Melody Tektas is passionate about antiques and treating customers and consigners well. Yesterdays and Todays Consignment Center is her love letter to those who share that passion, and includes vintage collectibles along with select modern items. It took three years of researching antique and vintage markets, and two years of seeking the perfect location before she settled on the 200-year-old Siperstein’s building on Toms River’s Main Street to create Yesterdays and Todays Consignment Center. The center is as rare as many of the items it holds. It’s the only consignment store of its kind in New Jersey. With the success of the Toms River location, a second location in Brick is opening in July.

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Our dedicated and experienced staff is ready to serve you!

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New Jersey’s 1st Premier Consignment Center Antiques • Furniture • Estate Sales 3 Princeton Avenue 812 Main Street Brick, NJ Toms River, NJ

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Consignments are taken at the Toms River location on Monday and Tuesday from 9:30 am to 2 pm. Our Brick location accepts consignments on Wednesday and Thursday from 9: 30 am to 2 pm.

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We buy your unwanted treasures or furniture, and also can have your Estate Sale.

Vendor Spaces Available At Our New Brick Location!

Customers aren’t the only ones who benefit. Melody deals with nearly 2700 consignors and has several vendors renting out space. Consignors receive 50 - 60 percent of the sale price; for antiques a higher percentage; and consignors get paid once a month. “People trust me,” Melody said. “We try to get fair prices for all our consignors. We are honest, and have a knowledgeable and personable staff that is great with all our customers.”

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Health

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& Wellness

Be Ready For Health Problems That Spread At School

Jay Greco, RPh

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ids should learn to share, right? But, gee whiz…. When it comes to bugs and other contagious health problems in school, does your kid have to get everything that’s passed around?

Packed into a classroom and messing around on a playground or locker room, kids do tend to share lots of health problems in school. What can you do about it? And when should you be concerned? Here are a few things to think about. • Does head lice top your list of concerns? Although these creepy insects might disgust you, it may help to know that they don’t cause diseases or other health problems – other than maybe a red, rash-like reaction. Of course, that doesn’t mean you want to ignore them since they spread really easily. Follow up with the doctor if your child complains of an itchy scalp or you catch sight of tiny white eggs firmly attached at hair roots. These are often confused with dandruff.

Your child’s doctor may prescribe a treatment and other over-thecounter (OTC) shampoos or rinses. Follow directions closely and be sure to ask me if you have any questions.1 • Viral infections such as chicken pox are common, too. Many are contagious before skin lesions appear. But be sure to keep your child home until the sixth day after the rash appears unless all lesions are dry and crusted over. To prevent this infection, have your child vaccinated.1 • Fifth disease is another viral disease. It causes a lacy rash on arms and redness on cheeks that looks like the result of a well-placed slap. Unless your child feels too sick, there’s no need to stay home. That’s because the disease only spreads before symptoms appear. However, tell the school so female employees of childbearing age can be notified. Fifth disease can severely hurt a developing fetus.1 • Hepatitis A Although there are many kinds of hepatitis, hepatitis A is the most common type in children. This virus is in blood and bowel movements, so hand washing is really important to prevent its spread. A child with hepatitis A should stay home until

a week after the onset of illness and until any jaundice (yellowed skin) disappears. Another disease spread through bodily fluids is HIV/AIDS. Although it can cause anxiety among parents, remember that casual physical contact – such as hugging, holding hands, or sharing a glass – does not transfer this virus.1 • Colds and Flu ... Then, there’s the run-of-the mill colds and flu. Deciding whether or not to send your child to school can be a challenge. General rule of thumb? If there’s a fever, keep ‘em home – until the fever’s been gone for at least 24 hours.2 If there’s no fever, more than likely it’s a cold and it’s okay to go to school. When in doubt, check with your child’s doctor. And, don’t forget the flu vaccine, which is recommended for everyone 6 months and older.3

Stop by, and I can advise you on the best way to keep your child comfortable while the cold or flu runs its course. I can also give you a brief overview of prescription or OTC treatments for the more common childhood viral infections.

Sources 1. American Academy of Pediatrics: “Contagious Health Problems in Schools.” http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/school/pages/ Contagious-Health-Problems-in-Schools.aspx 2. WebMD: “Your Child: Too Sick for School?” http:// www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/features/your-child-toosick-for-school 3. American Academy of Pediatrics: “The Flu: A Guide for Parents.” http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/The-Flu-AGuide-for-Parents.aspx

Being a compounding pharmacy, we are able to provide personalized and tailor-made solutions for physicians and patients with special needs. • We Easily Transfer Your Prescriptions For You. • Diabetes Life Center • Do You Need Medical Equipment? Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes, Hospital Beds And More … If you have any questions about our services, please call us at 609-660-1111.

Restoring Hormone Balance

answers Women have questions! We have answers! Interest in Customized Hormone Replacement Therapy surged after Oprah’s recent guests, including doctors Christiane Northrup and Prudence Hall, discussed the science behind customized HRT. Dr. Phil’s wife Robin McGraw described how through extensive research and with the help of a compounding pharmacist and her physician, she found natural ways to battle menopausal symptoms and turned the "change of life" into a positive experience.

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Business

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Don’t Give Up On A Successful Retirement

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verywhere you look today, Anything is possible. DREAM BIG! there are articles, newscasts, Traditional retirement is around ages and predictions of how 62-65; women who are reasonably healthy are expected to live at least 25 to 35 years unprepared most people are for retirement. Well doom and gloom beyond that. That’s two to three decades longer than our predecessors. It can be never gets you anywhere. The great, a second chance at a really good facts are the facts. life, or it can be miserable. The choice is yours. The question is, what are you You have a team at Family Focus that going to do about them? In my book, The Ultimate Success Guide, co-authored with Brian Tracey and other professionals from around the world, my message, especially to women, is quite clear. “Don’t Be an Ostrich! Be a Swan.” Keeping your head in the sand, and not dealing with your concerns will keep you right where you are. When you are fearful and worried, this will also have a negative impact on your spirit and physical well-being. Like it or not, it’s all connected. Ever wake up at 2 am with your mind going in all directions while your body is begging for sleep? Sometimes it can really drag you down.

So how do you pick yourself up? You have a plan. Action is surely better than inaction. Swans are always moving forward with determination and purpose. What’s your purpose? Start with the end in mind. What is it that you want for your own personal happiness? After years of working, personal sacrifice, raising families, doing for others, retirement is a time for you. It doesn’t necessarily mean you quit working. Instead, think of it as a time of change- one of life’s transitions, new experiences and adventures. Perhaps the best way to move forward is to first think about what retirement means to YOU. It is different for everyone. Some may like to be done with their current job or occupation. For others, it may mean simplifying your life, like downsizing your home or getting rid of clutter. Or do you have a more exotic dream like moving to a foreign country, or starting a new business or career?

wants to help you determine your purpose, encourage your dreams, and set you on the right path by providing knowledge through our SAVVY WOMEN’S CLUB educational classes, our SMART MONEY STRATEGIES Group discussions, our Social Security Decisions program, and much more. Since having enough income throughout retirement is the main concern for most boomers, let’s explore the four main sources of income: Social Security, pensions, retirement accounts, and personal savings. There are two others we will look at also.

1st ~ Social Security

How do you collect the highest possible benefit that you are entitled to after contributing for a lifetime of working years? There are many strategies available, especially for married couples. Making the wrong decision could cost you thousands in potential benefits. We want to help - visit our website fffgonline.com or call our office at (732)364-5462.

It is usually a good idea to transfer your retirement account into an IRA that you can control and have more flexibility amongst investment choices. You can even do this while still employed if you’re over 59½. If you are not extremely investment savvy, hire a professional that is a fiduciary, with whom you can connect and communicate. You wouldn’t operate on your own heart, so don’t do it alone here either. It’s that important. Also, be very cautious when it comes to the amount of risk you accept. There is no “do over” in retirement.

4th ~ Personal Savings

If you have been a disciplined saver, this bucket of money may allow for things beyond your basic needs like travel or entertainment or creating a legacy for the kids and grandkids. The last two income sources are a bit different. One is the equity that may have built up in your home. Is it time to downsize and cut expenses and use that extra equity to create a supplemental income or investment plan? The other is; who says you can’t work at something? Just working part time at something you truly enjoy may be a great solution to staying mentally and physically active as well as socially engaged. It also won’t hurt to have a few extra dollars to enjoy a good life, or make charitable contributions.

RESCUE YOUR RETIREMENT Hosted by Kathy Nolan, President of Family Focus Financial Group Featuring several other professionals who will give their advice on this topic. Come meet an Attorney, CPA, Realtor, Mortgage Broker, Home Health Care Service Providers, Licensed Psychologist in Family Issues, Spiritual Counselors, Nutrition and Wellness Professional, Holistic Massage Therapist and many more.

THE WHITE SANDS 1205 Ocean Avenue Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Wednesday October 23rd

A complimentary dinner will be served. Reservations are required as seating is limited. Call Family Focus Financial Group to RSVP

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2nd ~ Pensions

If you are lucky enough to have one, the decisions you make on what option is best for you and your spouse is crucial. We are happy to help you explore and weigh all the options to find the right fit. If you don’t have a pension - you need to create one. Sometimes this may be a better option with added benefits like long term healthcare or naming your children as contingent beneficiaries. These benefits are not available on traditional pensions.

3rd ~ Retirement Accounts

Here is where many people make costly mistakes.

Kathy Nolan Investment Advisor Representative President/Founder

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Our philosophy at FFFG is to provide intelligent solutions for you, our clients, Call your friends at Family so that you have confidence and security in knowing that your Focus Financial Group at 732-276-1429 strategies are consistent with your objectives and values. visit them at 2042 West County Line Road, Jackson NJ 08527 Financial & Estate Planning Strategies • Income Solutions Charitable Giving • Investments Under Management

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Kathleen A. Nolan is an Investment Advisor Representative. Investment Advisory Services offered through Global Financial Private Capital, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Neither Kathleen A. Nolan nor Global Financial Private Capital gives tax or legal advice.

September/October 2013

Florist

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othing can compare to the beauty of fresh flowers. Exciting new cultivars and improved vase life provide a wealth of choices for lovers of nature. But for someone who is allergic to pollen, loves varieties that are not in season, or wants a bright spot of color to last indefinitely, permanent botanicals are a perfect choice. To have realistic and lifelike flowers and foliages means buying the best in the industry. Stella Skolnik, owner of Skip’s Toms River Flowers buys permanent flowers by the stem, “And they are sometimes 3 times as expensive as their real counterpart,” she explains. Obviously we stay away from the types you see in discount stores; the garish colors and cheap quality. Silk Flowers lend themselves to design styles that are used in fresh arangements. For example, an Oriental inspired design may feature sophisticated Dendrobium Orchids with their curvy roots, punctuated by mixed foliages like staghorn fern, lily grass and Spanish moss. A linear arrangement may get its panache from lush Cymbidium Orchids,

natural lotus pods, and Ti leaves. Tropicals, like Ginger, Anthiriums, Birds of Paradise and Pin Cushion Proteas give a license to disregard conventional design and color scheme. Bending and twisting at unnatural angles gives these blooms an artistic flair impossible with fresh exotics. Wildflower and opulent English Garden-style arrangements use Larkspur, Iris, Roses, Peonies, English Ivy, Astromeria, English Ivy, Creeping Charlie and grass foliages that need to be touched to make certain they are not real. Stella says, “We have Peonies and Roses on display and I always see people leaning in to smell them.” At Skip’s florist we create custom designs within our customers’ budget. We redo and clean arrangements even if they were bought someplace else. For all of your flower needs, fresh and permanent, give Skip’s Florist a call at 732-270-5900 or visit us on line at skipsflowersandgifts.com. n

“We have Peonies and Roses on display and I always see people leaning in to smell them.”

Community We are pleased to offer a variety of options including a whole house tour as well as the opportunity to sample foods from several area food The members of the White Pine establishments. The TWIG, a branch of the Commufood samples will be served in pronity Medical Center’s Auxiliary fessionally designed kitchens in six Association, are pleased to anbeautiful homes. Local florists will nounce our Sixth Annual “Gour- again add their artistic embellishmet Foods In Designer Kitchens” ments. Tour on Saturday, October 3rd. Our popular 50/50 cash raffle is

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available on the day of the tour. The tour runs from 10 am to 3:30 pm. Tckets are $25 in advance or $30 the day of the tour, and may be purchased from any TWIG member at the business locations listed, at Community Medical Center’s Gift Shop, 99 Rt. 37 West, Toms River, NJ, or by mail c/o The White Pine TWIG, 425 Edken Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753. All proceeds directly benefit Community Medical Center Foundation. For information, phone the CMC

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Acupuncture For Pain meridians (pathways) throughout the body. This flow can be disrupted by a trauma, like a fall or a car accident, or a repetitive strain, like carpal tunnel or tennis elbow, or even stress, like tight shoulders or tension headaches. To correct the flow and ease the pain, an acupuncturist inserts small needles into the skin at specific points. Many patients experience relief Submitted by: while on the treatment table or Keith Koehler, MAOM, CA shortly after completing the treatKoehler Acupuncture & ment. The amount and duration of Chinese Herbal Formulas relief varies from patient to patient cupuncture is one of and is affected by the severity and the oldest forms of medicine duration of the pain. Most patients in the world, yet it has only feel a consistent, noticeable change recently been getting atten- in three to five treatments.

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started A Stitch in Time as a result of my reaching the end of one career, and my need to begin another. After having spent 25 years in Corporate Americathe last 16 of those in Human Resources – I was Michele Vail, Owner ready for a change. One day, my best friend called A Stitch In Time and asked me if I wanted to take knitting lessons with her. This was a learning experience that forever changed my life. At the time, I didn’t know “yarn shops” existed. However, my inspiration/ education came from a local yarn shop in Colts Neck and its owner. The experience was such a positive one, that I promised myself someday I’d have a new career. Several years later that promised was fulfilled.

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It’s Time To Start Wearing Shoes Again! You know summer vacation is over when the flip flops and sandals come off and the sneakers and cleats go on.

turf toe, and arch pain. Most of these injuries can be prevented by gradual increase in athletic activities with an intensive stretching program performed during practice and each athletic event. It is crucial to properly prepare for whatever sport you have chosen, to prevent unnecessary injuries which could sideline a young athlete for the season.

Falls arrival is signaled by the cooler, drier air and the start of school sports, most notably football, track, soccer, cheerleading, and basketball. Unfortunately for young athletes, their poor choice of shoegear, or lack thereof during the warmer summer months will lead to many different kinds of overuse injuries. And, although not an injury, is the appearance of plantar warts, which have been picked up by walking barefoot and take about two to three months to appear.

Early Diagnosis Whenever the first signs of injury occur, whether it is pain, swelling, inability to move a joint or an increased temperature gradient in the affected area, make sure the athletic trainer is advised of the problem and if necessary see your Podiatrist or Orthopedist for in depth treatment. The early diagnosis and detection of overuse injuries will allow a young athlete to continue to play during the regular season without too much time lost.

Common Injuries The most common overuse injuries to look for are stress fractures, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, heel pain, shin splints,

The RICE Program As with any injury, early

application of the RICE program can be the difference between sitting on the sidelines and playing in the game. RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. A visit to your sports medicine doctor is always appropriate and can make the difference in healing by days instead of weeks. Proper Athletic Shoes When purchasing new cleats, running shoes, or sport specific shoegear, before wearing the shoes, an evaluation by the athletic trainer or Podiatrist should always be considered. The shoegear manufactured today is so sport specific that proper fit is mandatory, with no room for ill-fitting shoes left on the field. If orthotics or custom inserts have been fabricated for a young athlete, it is extremely important to wear the inserts as intended in the cleats or specialty shoegear. Your Podiatrist can have custom inserts made especially

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for any given sport and and can be custom fitted to the cleats or specialized shoegear. If plantar warts are detected, the earlier they are treated the better off for the athlete. Warts are a skin virus and can spread very fast if left untreated. Also plantar warts can become so painful that a young athlete cannot participate in their sporting event because of the pain experienced. Early detection and treatment will ensure continued participation of the athlete in their sport.

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Land Lease Communities Are Perfect Match For 55+

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and lease communities are a perfect blend of the independence of owning your own home within your financial means and living in a comfortable neighborhood.

Usually several homes to the acre, life in a land lease community is somewhat like the familiar days of enjoying the changing seasons on the stoop of the old homestead. Land leased communities often offer the camaraderie of shared life experiences where most people on the block know each other. Another fact that makes this home ownership choice so appealing is the lower cost of buying the home. Leasing the lot is as financially efficient as any other leasing experience; lower cost, paying for exactly what you need and owning a home that is just the right size. Some land-leased communities advertise with the accent on the origin of the home- usually a manufactured home of one type or another. This type of construction is very durable, energy efficient and easily maintained. Economies in bulk material purchases by the builder yield a more economical offering to the homeowner. Terms can be misunderstood if a potential homeowner’s thinking is not up to date. Manufactured homes include modular homes, manufactured homes and even the older origin of the term mobile homes. As this type of construction has been fine-tuned over the nearly 100 years since its introduction, the actual homes have changed as dramatically as other homes built in the early 1900’s compare to today’s new home. Energy, light, openness of floor plans, and the physical construction are much improved even in the most recent 10 years. Yet, as in

any home comparison, the originals are still viable useful homes that are readily bought, sold and occupied. There are many offerings in the land lease communities; some are age-qualified, some are not; some are gated, some are not. Amenities differ from location to location just as any community. Leasing the land keeps the purchase price of the lot out of the financing and buying transaction, making it affordable to all income levels. The monthly lease cost can vary from one community to another just like any other location-based expenses. Find out what is included in any lease and compare what is offered to what you need and the services you expect to enjoy.

v Fountainhead in Jackson NJ is a land lease community for people at least 55 years of age. The

neighborhood design is often cited as an important and favorable aspect of residing at Fountainhead. With mature trees, off the street parking, enjoyed by responsible homeowners displaying pride in their investments it is a great place to retire. All homes are owner-occupied. The lease fee includes the property tax among other services, and yet it is still very affordable. It can be the perfect solution for people starting over from the tragedy of last fall. Homes from approximately 900 square feet to 1,450 square feet offer many solutions to retiring in comfort. Dining rooms, front porch, carport, walk-in closets, great energy efficiency and natural gas heat are just a few things to select in planning the new home purchase at Fountainhead. Jackson, recently voted one of the best communities in NJ, offers bits of everything that is good about living between 2 major metro areas. Fresh air, great schools,

excellent recreation areas, good roads and all the services are easily accessible to all the residents of this 100 square mile township. The Fountainhead location is just off the major artery in town- County Line Road, 2 miles from I-195, and 5 miles to Route 9. v The three Viviano siblings own and continue to build the Fountainhead community. Nancylu Viviano and brother-in-law Clem Caldarise manage the office, sales and construction while a friendly staff of service and production people complete the team. Nephews and nieces are stepping in as their skills develop. New homes and pre-owned homes are always available, sometimes for immediate occupancy. The future homebuyer knows what they want and need today- and the manufactured home is easily customized to satisfy. Optional room designs, and levels of upgrades and an open-minded developer can be found at the Fountainhead office to please the buyer. Pricing is very clear; beginning at $85,000 for a very basic modestsize home to approximately $160,000 for a deluxe home that can be enhanced up to $175,000. It’s a good idea to call ahead for a visit, but not necessary, home consultants are available Monday thru Friday 10-4:30 and Saturday from 11 a.m. For more information please visit the website or like us on facebook- FountainheadNJ.

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Inspect Your Home In The Fall For The Winter Months The cooler temperatures and colorful foliage give it away. Fall is here which means winter is just around the corner. Inspecting your home’s siding and exterior elevations is an important step homeowners should take in the fall.

Siding can take a beating during the cold winter months and should be checked to make sure that it is in good condition and able to keep the home warm and dry. In addition, while inspecting the siding one should also check the auxiliary components of the exterior elevations including the doors, windows, fascia and soffit. The objective of this fall maintenance check up is to uncover basic signs of damage or areas where potential damage may occur, if left unattended.

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A little routine maintenance now will reduce the chance of big problems later. Call RKA Construction at 609-287-5841 for a fall maintenance check-up today!

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62 Diana Alikas

Events Coordinator, Ronald McDonald House of Long Branch & New Brunswick, NJ

Jersey Shore native Diana Alikas joins Ronald McDonald House of Long Branch and New Brunswick to coordinate a broad spectrum of fundraising events for the organization. Diana lived in Santa Monica for 25 years where she produced, managed and art-directed Hollywood feature film and television events, political fundraisers and corporate business meeting retreats held throughout the USA and Canada. She holds degrees from NYU, UCLA and Fashion Institute of Technology. Diana served on the Assil Eye Institute of Beverly Hills Investigative Review Board and as a member of the American Red Cross of Santa Monica Disaster Action Team. Her previous non-profit affiliations include Make A Wish Los Angeles, Break the Cycle, This Little Light/Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, The Japanese American National Museum and the Environmental Media Awards. Diana travels whenever possible, practices Transcendental Meditation and relaxes at home with friends who share a passion for food and wine, art, music, classic film and feline family members. Diana is based at the Ronald McDonald House Long Branch office and may be reached at 732-222-8755 or Diana@rmh-cnj.org. www.rmh-cnj.org

Regina Figueroa, CNHA, MHSA

Revera VP of Operations

Regina Figueroa is leading the 9 Revera Health Systems (skilled nursing) centers in the state of NJ. The centers in Ocean County are: Bey Lea Village and Assisted Living Center in Toms River, Laurelton Village and Alzheimer’s Unit in Brick, and Whiting Health and Pulmonary Center in Whiting. Regina has been a leader in the long term sub-acute profession for over 15 years and is very proud to see the accomplishments despite our struggles with reimbursement. Regina is a member of NJ College of Administrators, Health Care Association of NJ and the American Health Care Association. Regina lives in North Jersey with her husband Leo and 5 children. She enjoys spending time with her family and was introduced to the profession through her mother - a nurse in long term care. Regina believes there will always be a need for nursing homes and encourages the positives in this profession. “Long term care is better than what is portrayed by the media; we are the most efficient health care provider and we are proud of the care we provide to our seniors.” www.reveraliving.com

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Sarah J. Easaw, MD, FACP

Dr. Sarah Easaw is a board certified Oncologist and Hematologist who has been practicing in Lakewood 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. She is affiliated with Kimball Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center and Community Medical Center. She resides in Monmouth County with her husband and two children. To learn more about Dr. Easaw and her practice, call 732-961-0010 or visit www.oceanhemonc.com.

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Mary Mease

Mary Mease was born and raised in Southhampton, Pennsylvania. She graduated from LaSalle University with a degree in Management and Marketing. For the last 27 years, Mary has resided in Ocean Gate, NJ, living and raising her three children. Her husband, Gary, owns and manages a local marina. Mary began her Podiatric career with Main Street Foot and Ankle in 1993 as a receptionist. She very quickly realized she enjoyed working with patients and soon cycled and mastered every position in the office, from podiatric medical assistant to assistant office manager to office manager and eventually becoming the practice administrator. Besides managing the day to day activities of the office, Mary has become the expert in billing, coding, and management of the practice overall. Mary also obtained her certification as a Podiatric Medical Assistant. Mary has been the office administrator at Main Street Foot and Ankle for over 16 year and prides herself on running a very efficient practice. Mary also is the office administrator for Ocean Gate Yacht Basin, which takes up a good part of her weekend time. In her spare time, Mary enjoys spending time with her children, sailing, crossfit, and reading on the beach. www.mainstreetfoot.com

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Women Of Ocean County

Lauren Anzalone-Baranyay, DPT

Debbie Moriarty

CyberKnife® Program Nurse Manager, New Jersey CyberKnife®

Debbie Moriarty dedicated her career to oncology after being inspired by care given to a family member. Her 26-year career has spanned inpatient medical oncology, radiation oncology, oncology research, inpatient hospice and home care hospice. Born in Orange, N.J., she currently resides in Toms River where she serves as the CyberKnife® program nurse manager for New Jersey CyberKnife at the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center, a service of Community Medical Center. As a CyberKnife program nurse manager, Debbie provides clinical support and care coordination for cancer patients. Though her career path was inspired by her experience with nurses, her current motivation comes from witnessing the spirit of her patients and working with the experienced New Jersey CyberKnife team. She has been a member of the Oncology Nursing Society for more than 20 years, serving as president of the Central New Jersey chapter in previous years. In her spare time, Debbie enjoys gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. New Jersey CyberKnife treats malignant and benign tumors throughout the body using CyberKnife technology. The center offers the only CyberKnife treatment in Ocean County. For more information visit www.newjerseyck.com.

All-Care Physical Therapy

Lauren Anzalone-Baranyay is a manager at All-Care Physical Therapy’s Barnegat location and practices physical therapy in both the Barnegat and Manchester locations. She holds a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University which she received in 2009. Lauren also earned her Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies from Quinnipiac University in 2006. Lauren’s extensive research led to the publishing of an article in the journal of Sports and Exercise entitled “Rearfoot and Forefoot Kinematics in Injured and Non-injured Runners.” Lauren believes in utilizing manual therapy techniques, manipulation, myofascial and trigger point release, joint mobilizations, muscle energy techniques, vestibular rehabilitation as well as whole-body strengthening. As a Physical Therapist, Lauren believes in individualized care for each patient including education about their diagnosis in order to improve function and overall quality of life. Lauren was recently married and looks forward to traveling with her husband. For more information about All-Care Physical Therapy, please visit our website at HYPERLINK “http://www.allcareptc.com” www.allcareptc.com or call 1-(855)-3ALLCARE.

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Jill Collier, M.D.

Jill was born in Newark and raised in East Brunswick, graduating East Brunswick High School in 1982. She attended college at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with a degree in Biology. She was Phi Beta Kappa and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Jill earned her medical degree at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York in 1990. She was a member of the honor society Alpha Omega Alpha. She completed her medical residency at Mt. Sinai. Her gastroenterology training was completed at Albert Einstein/Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. She was one of the first two women accepted into the gastroenterology program at Montefiore. She joined Gastroenterologists of Ocean County in 1995. She is currently medical director of the Endoscopy Center of Toms River. She has been chosen as one of America’s Top Physicians for the past five years. She has performed over 15,000 procedures during her career. She is on staff at Community Medical Center and Kimball Medical Center, and has offices in Toms River, Lakewood and Forked River. Dr. Collier is currently chairperson of the Department of Gastroenterology at Community Medical Center. Jill has been married to her husband, Douglas for over 20 years. They have two beautiful children. Dr Collier and her family reside in Toms River, where they are very active in the community. She enjoys skiing and traveling with her family and being involved with her children’s activities. Dr. Collier can be reached at 732-349-4422. www.gastroofocean.com

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Shannon Fattizzi, C.M.A.

Patient Intake Manager, NJ Community Spine and Pain

Shannon Fattizzi is the Patient Intake Manager at New Jersey Community Spine and Pain in Tom River. Shannon had started her career in banking but found her true calling in the health care industry. After being certified as a Medical Assistant (C.M.A.) she started her medical career with NJ Community Spine and Pain. As Patient Intake Manager she prides herself on knowing all of the patients personally and making them feel at home. She works with each patient on their first visit getting them through the intake process. Working at a facility that has chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture and many other services can be challenging. But Shannon keeps the patient flow going smoothly throughout the day. “I love coming to work each day. To see patients get well and back on their feet is the most gratifying part of my job.” Having this positive outlook helps NJ Community Spine keep their patients happy and healthy. Shannon likes to spend time with her husband Mike, and their sons Jonathan and Shane. She also volunteers her time with various charities to continue her dedication in getting people well. Shannon can be reached at 732-503-4079. www.njcommunityspine.com

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Are You Ready To Stand Up For A Child Who Needs You? children in the foster care and child welfare system. A system full of devoted and deeply caring people that is simply too overAbused and neglected burdened and under resourced children need more than to protect the rights and needs of the system can provide vulnerable children. • A six-year-old girl rescued The solution is a CASA volfrom an abusive father only to be unteer—a specially trained advobounced around to eight foster cate, appointed by a judge, who homes and six different schools fights for the rights of children over the course of two years. during the most vulnerable time • Four children separated from of their young lives. A trusted one another and placed in differadult empowered to ensure that ent locations after their mother each child is well cared for—able was jailed. to find a safe, loving, permanent • A young boy prescribed 12 home. different psychotropic medicines But nearly 90% percent of by healthcare professionals who the children in our community have no access to his medical who need a CASA volunteer do records or ability to follow-up on not have one. Over 600 children his care. in Ocean County don’t have the • A teenage girl kicked out of hope a CASA volunteer can offer. her house, and forced to sleep on We won’t rest until every a cot in the hallway of a group home until she turned 18—when child has a CASA volunteer. Stand up for these children. all her possessions were handed Stay connected as we fight to to her in a garbage bag as she ensure every child has a safe, perwas officially “aged out” of the manent, loving home. Volunteer system. These are not isolated stories. Your Time to Change a Child’s Life! They are everyday realities of Submitted by: CASA of Ocean County, Inc.

Nobody longs for a safe and loving family more than a child in foster care. As a CASA volunteer, you are empowered by the courts to help make this dream a reality. You will be the one consistent adult in these children’s lives, vigilantly fighting for and protecting their fundamental right to be treated with the dignity and respect every child deserves. You will not only bring positive change to the lives of these vulnerable children, but also their children and generations to come. And in doing so, you will enrich your life as well.

What Do CASA Volunteers Do?

CASA volunteers listen first. Then they act. Volunteers get to know the child by talking with everyone in that child’s life; parents and relatives, foster parents, teachers, medical professionals, attorneys, social workers and others. They use the information they gather to inform judges and others of what the child needs and what will be the best permanent home for them.

Who Can Be a Volunteer?

You do not have to be a lawyer or social worker to be a volunteer. We welcome people from all walks of life. We are simply looking for people who care about children and have common sense. As a volunteer, you will be thoroughly trained and well supported by professional staff to help you through each case. You must pass a background check, participate in a 30-hour pre-service training course and agree to stay with a case until it is closed (a year and a half on average).

Interested in helping children but not ready to commit to becoming an advocate? Then consider sponsoring a child and providing them with a CASA of their own. Please call our office today to become a volunteer or sponsor a child. Please call the Executive Director, Vicki Weiss, at 732-797-0590 or visit our website at

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With your contributions, CASA was able to serve 122 children during the 2013 program year. It is our goal to serve over 150 abused and neglected children in Ocean County for 2013. If you would like to sponsor a child and would like more information, please call the Executive Director, Vicki Weiss, at 732-797-0590. Tax ID Number 4350731. Your donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

EVERY 35 seconds a Child is Abused. Time is Precious and So am I.

Sponsors for 2013: • Provident Bank • Ocean First Bank • Lakewood Rotary • Lakewood Co Gen • Novins Jacobus and York • Gannett Foundation • Lakewood Rotary

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Vicki Weiss Executive Director CASA of Ocean County 34-38 Main Street Suite B Toms River, NJ 08753 Phone: 732-797-0590 Fax: 732-797-0594 www.casaofoceancounty.org

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our eyebrows have such an important role in “framing” the face. Besides helping to give you expression, they can give you a mini face-lift. That’s why so many of us are spending valuable time penciling them in every day. If you did not catch my article last month, “waking up with makeup” can become VERY addicting! To look refreshed every morning with brows and eyeliner already accenting your eyes and a colorful pigment giving your lips a healthy glow is a gift that never stops giving! It also allows freedom from having to re-apply your makeup every 30 minutes.

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Jewelry

Sifting Through The Sand For Hidden Beach Gems With Eileen Fox Allen will bend down and scoop up the most beautiful piece of glass, perfectly shaped for a pendant or earring.

Where exactly does “beach glass” come from?

Written By: Eileen Fox Eileen’s Beach Gems

How did you get involved with jewelry making? I’ve always enjoyed arts and crafts – pottery, weaving, candle making, painting - you name it; I’ve dabbled in it. At one point, I started making beads out of the pottery clay, and from there, I moved into jewelry making. I’ve made hundreds of necklaces, earrings and bracelets out of a variety of materials, from chunky pieces of wood and clay to tiny crystals and pearls. But recently I started using materials that can be found on the beach, which not only saves on material costs but also offers the added attraction of the “hunt.”

What specifically are you looking for on that hunt? Shells, glass, pebbles, anything that might look good hanging from a silver or gold chain. As a Jersey shore native, I have been collecting seashells since I was little, and I’m still always on the lookout for especially pretty or unusual shells. But I never really took much notice of sea glass until I started dating a guy who has a knack for spotting the stuff a mile away. We can be walking along what appears to be a completely clean, empty beach, and suddenly

Also referred to as sea glass, it’s just broken bits of bottles, glasses, tableware and other household items that have been discarded or lost in natural disasters, often many years ago. These pieces have been worn down by wind, water and sand until the edges are smooth and the surfaces are frosted. Most of the glass you find locally is green or brown – which may have something to do with the color of beer bottles. But I’m partial to the blue or white pieces, which are much harder to find.

And how do you turn that from a piece of glass into a piece of jewelry? Allen, my glass-hunter and partner in crime, also happens to be a dentist with a set of drills that can make perfect little holes in glass and shells. After he drills them, I use them as I would any type of bead, pairing them with crystals, pearls and other materials to create necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Of all the crafts I’ve tried, this has been among the most enjoyable – the seaside walks are good exercise, the jewelry making is good therapy, and each finished piece is a memento of my favorite place, the Jersey shore.

Beach Gems can be purchased online at www.etsy.com/shop/EileensBeachGems, and at Anchor Arts, an art studio in Ventnor that offers classes as well as a venue for local artists to showcase their work (www.anchorartsstudio.com).

Eileen Fox was born and raised in Absecon. After earning a BA in Anthropology and Communications from the University of Pennsylvania, she went into publishing, where she worked for 20 years as an editor and writer. Moving from Philadelphia to Washington to New York, she finally circled back to South Jersey to raise a family and continue her career. She has spent the last ten years as a marketing and public relations consultant for a variety of clients, writing brochures, newsletters, articles, news releases, postcards, ads, marketing plans, and website content. When she’s not at her computer, she can often be found at her workbench making jewelry or on the dance floor doing the salsa and meringue. She also enjoys hiking and biking, and does volunteer work for Hadassah. Although she lives in Cherry Hill, Eileen spends almost every weekend at the shore, where she has a wonderful network of friends with whom she travels, does Pilates and shares good times.

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Space Planning, Renovation, New Construction and Interior Design…What to do?

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the unknown territory of building a home, the overwhelming feeling of all the choices, including selections of exterior and interiors is quite an ordeal, even with the Space Planning… most reputable Builder. Function is the most important It’s even better to consult during attribute in space planning and the design process with the is usually overlooked because of Architect. Then we can guarantee choices made without a game plan. that every electrical outlet needed is in the correct place, our island 700pendants NewareJersey Renovating…. positionedRoute perfectly 71 Susie DiGironimo Everyone has renovated someSpring type or Lake that the bedroom walls can Heights, NJ 07762 decisions to be An hour of Owner/Interior Designer of project and knows the details accommodate the bed and made. consulting can help you needed to have the spacebased planned dishes nightstandto sizes. Devour chocolate your heart’s content the Somethingwhile as simplerocking as the decide how much help you will for the new look: the preparation How about making sure your correct paint color can affect the need, and give you a guideline night away with one of the Jersey Shore’s favorite retro bands... ave you ever renovated a for removal of existing, and kitchen and bathroom designs complete outcome since it is the and direction for your project. room, built a new home, installation of the new. Every meet all of your dreams and Sponsored by basis of all to come in the room. All Interior Design Services and or furnished and accessorized a detail must be thought out. Even expectations? There are so many Does the room face the morning Consultations are in accordance full house? Did the final outcome if the Contractor is running the new items available for kitchen or afternoon sun? Or, is it on the with the codes and ethics of the turn out NOT to be your vision? show, you will still need toGift make Baskets, and baths.2hr Items Open like a microwave Prizes, Raffles, bar (beer and wine) and I American Society of Interior darker side of the house. Should Did your incorrect decisions end and decisions the drawerAll in the kitchen island, to benefit Everythingselections Chocolate toalong purchase! proceeds of of Ocean County. invest in CASA wipeable grade paint? Designers (ASID). Call today! up being costly mistakes? way. shower body sprays or the massage Should I use flat, matte or eggshell? 609-601-2280 You can achieve the results bubble jet tub are just a few For More Information Contact Vicki@casaofoceancounty.org or 732-797-0590. you want when professional New Construction… assistance is in your corner! If you Are you having a new house built 609-601-2280 are proceeding with this important for you and your family? This Email: SusieDDesigns@gmail.com investment to begin with, why not should be a very exciting, stresswww.TheCountyWoman.com www.BytheSeaHomeDecor.com The County Woman Magazine September/October 2013 strategies in line? An investment in your home is worth protecting with an investment in an Interior Designer.

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“Give A Homeless Pet A Second Chance” Why not start your pet search at our local Northern or Southern Ocean County Animal Facilities? Critter Corner featured pets Marla, Momma, Egypt, and Squiggles are located in our Northern Facility. For more information call 732-657-8086. To see more great cats and dogs visit their website, www.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ62.html Adopt a Pet, Save a Life! Did you know that all of our pets are vaccinated, neutered, and micro-chipped before being adopted to their furever homes? Spring is here and we’ll soon have many more cats. If you want a cat or kitten, now is great time. Adopting a pet from the Ocean County Animal Facilities is not only a great way to find your new best friend; it’s also a great value!

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JemmaGray Tiger DMH ~ “Loves People! ” Jemma is a young adult, female, gray tiger, domestic medium hair (DMH). Jemma is a truly beautiful cat. She is very affectionate and she loves people. Jemma is a friendly easy going cat that will be a great addition to a loving home. Call 732-657-8086 to find out more.

Donovan, Tiana, & MalibuBlack & White DSH Kittens ~ “Trio of Fun!” Donovan, Tiana, and Malibu are young domestic short hair (DSH) kittens ready for their forever home! They are two females and one male and are sweet, playful, little bundles of joy! They can be adopted together or separately. Call 732-657-8086 to find out more.

This submission is an independent publication provided to the press by Mitch Geier and Betsy Lane and is not meant to be construed as an official publication of the Ocean County Health Department.

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THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE! 4th Annual Wine Tasting

On Friday, September 20, 2013 the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of Long Branch and New Brunswick will host their 4th Annual Wine Tasting from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Robert B. Meyner Reception Center at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel. Indulge and discover a variety of fine wines from all over the world, cheeses and chocolates while browsing a collective array of items in the silent and live auctions. This year’s Grand Prize Raffle is a trip for two to the Harvest Inn in Napa Valley, California with round trip airline tickets on Southwest Airlines. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information on the Wine Tasting or the Ronald McDonald House, log on to our website www.rmh-cnj.org, or contact Lynne Siedentop at 732-222-8755 ext 30.

Giving is Fashionable - Family Runway Show On Friday, October 18, 2013 the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of Long Branch and New Brunswick will host their Giving is Fashionable Family Runway Show from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the The Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick. The RMH Fashion Show celebrates designers, celebrity models, our community & our supporters, but most importantly our families for the purpose of making a difference in our children’s lives. Join us for an evening of fun, fashion, food and festivities. Mingle with friends & celebrities, and bid on exciting travel packages while supporting the families staying at RMH. Tickets are one ticket for $125 or two tickets for $200. For more information on the Fashion Show or the Ronald McDonald House, log on to our website www.rmh-cnj.org, or contact Lynne Siedentop at 732-222-8755 ext 30.

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Toms River - Ocean County Chamber of Commerce News

Welcome New Members Social5 Skylar Wilson 700 S. Bayview Avenue, Seaside Park, NJ 08752 201 602-2316 801 373-8024 skylar@socialfive.com www.socialfive.com Internet & Web Services American Advisors Louis Sorrentino 46 East Water Street, Toms River, NJ 08753 732 823-6964 info@american-advisors.com lsorrentino1@hotmail.com Financial Services Pure Water Technology Joseph Lyndell Debbie Williams 1555 Route 37 West, Suite 10, Toms River, NJ 08755 888 514-5945 732 341-8097 joe@purewaternj.com deb@purewaternj.com www.purewaternj.com

A message from the TR-OC Chamber President:

Maureen Stankowitz, President

Dina M. Vicari, Esq. Chairwoman

“GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON” Guest Speaker: Michael Dolega, TD Bank, Economist Topic: An overview of the regional economy & what the business community might look forward to seeing in the year ahead particularly in the aftermath of Sandy. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2013

ACCE Mick Fleming, President 1330 Braddock Place, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA, 22314-64100 703 998-0772 703 212-9512 www.aace.org Organizations/Charities/Non Profits

Elite Club USA John Pepe Adam Salamon Mary Marra 575 Fischer Boulevard, Toms River, NJ 08753 732 504-7100 adam@eliteclubusa.com mary@eliteclubusa.com www.eliteclubusa.com

The Chamber had a very busy summer! On August 12th, we hosted our 20th Annual Golf Outing, at the prestigious Pine Barrens Golf Course, Jackson. Our Open House event, hosted at the Chamber office, was a huge success and allowed members and prospective members to meet and mingle. Our Economic Development luncheon on August 14th at Woodlake Country Club was well attended and very informative to all business owners. We encourage you to continue to check our Chamber website for the most up to date information on Chamber events. Have a great fall!

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Window Genie Richard Carlson 1919 Fiddlers Run, Toms River, NJ 08755 732 736-7352 rcarlson@windowgenie.com www.windowgenie.com Construction & Home Services

Ellis, Ged & Bodden, P.A. Dana Rhinesmith 1101 Richmond Avenue, Suite 201, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732 892-5161 732 892-5161 drhinesmith@ellisandged.com www.justiceaftersandy.com Attorneys & Legal Services

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Welcome New Members First Atlantic Federal Credit Union George Fisher Patricia Hankins 1580 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ 08754 732 380-3600 732 240-3732 george@fafcu.com www.fafcu.com Banks/Credit Unions/Mortgage Companies Green Acres Manor Robert Lapid 1931 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ 08755 732 286-2323 rlapid@greenacresmanor.com www.greenacresmanor.com Hospitals & Health Care Smart Jack Bruno Dova Scott Waldrop 201 Sumner Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753 732 820-7001 bdova@smartjack4u.com www.smartjack4u.com Construction & Home Services Challoner & Associates, LLC Stuart C. Challoner, P.E., P.P 201 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Toms River, NJ 08753 732 818-9980 732 818-9981 office@challonerassociates.net Engineers & Engineering Consultants Bahama Breeze Island Grille Jose Cazares 1201 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753 www.bahamabreeze.com Restaurant Pandora Peter Amerosi 1201 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753 www.pandora.net Shopping/Retail Re/Max Real Estate, LTD. Dana N. Mauro 337 Drum Point Road, Brick, NJ 08723 732 920-1900 732 920-6888 Real Estate

Visit us at www.oc-chamber.com for additional information and events (732) 349-0220.

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