Foothills News 07/26/2023

Volume 13 • Number 15 July 26, 2023

INSIDE INSIDE

Spend time with old friends when ‘The Muppet Movie’ screens | Page 2

Cowboy Junkies ride into town to perform on Thursday, July 27 | Page 6

This doula will see you to your last door | Page 26

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Coffee is a tradition to Savaya founder

BY KAREN SCHAFFNER Tucson Local Media Sta

When Turkey native Burc Maruflu moved to town, he went looking for a cup of coffee.

He didn’t find exactly what he wanted, so he founded his own coffee shop on Broadway and Craycroft. Seventeen years later, six Savaya Coffee Markets testify to Maruflu’s success with producing not just a good cup of joe, but an excellent cup.

“At the time, I was teaching entrepreneurship at the university when I came here, and I always source and drink good coffee,” he said. “When I came to town, I just needed to source what I am comfortable with. The specialty coffee was not how it is today. I’m, in a way, a curious person and I’m not usually satisfied with what we have so I look for ways to improve the conditions. We do

matter to the trade that we have and also to the people who are making it happen. (Those) people’s reality is very important to me.”

A morning cup of joe is more than coffee, he said. At Savaya, it’s coffee’s history, culture, farmers and farmhands, importers and exporters, and brewers and tasters that are in that cup.

Maruflu is acutely aware of how important each person is in the line of getting coffee to his stores.

“My concentration in the field of entrepreneurship is in social entrepreneurship,” he said.

“It’s not about how you’ve made it but the skill of how you give it back… when I look at the coffee supply chain, this is a product that starts in the farms and farm work is not easy. There’s a lot of risk that the farmers take, as a result, when

See SAVAYA Page 5

Burc Maruflu shows o the equipment he uses to score co ee quality, something he is licensed to do.

(Karen Scha ner/Sta )

Make classrooms memorable at Treasures 4 Teachers

BY KAREN SCHAFFNER Tucson Local Media Sta

Kelly Caruso, homeschool teacher and Girl Scout Troop 350 leader, knows where to go when she needs school and troop supplies.

On any given afternoon, she can be found at Treasures 4 Teachers, a “store” aimed at making teachers’ lives easier by offering supplies

at heavily discounted prices.

Teachers pay $5 for a brown paper shopping bag and stuff it as full as possible after paying a $35 membership.

Caruso took advantage with a bag full of plastic coins and paper money, real animal skulls for science classes, marbles and colored plastic animals.

Caruso said Treasures 4 Teachers is a blessing, a place where she can make the most of

her money.

“All the (educational) resources are so expensive, and you provide them yourself as a teacher,” she said. “By coming here, it really helps out because your money is stretched and goes so much further… I can spend $200 here, which elsewhere would be over $1,000. It really, really helps.”

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Hot Picks

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Tucson Local Media Sta

ARTS

Linda McCartney Retrospective TO AUG. 4

The North American premiere of the Linda McCartney Retrospective comes to the University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography, now through Friday, Aug. 4.

Spanning McCartney’s entire career from 1965 to 1997, this exhibition features 176 photographs and archival materials, including Polaroid images and presents three sections such as family life, photographic experimentation and artists. The exhibit is weekly from Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The exhibition will also feature various community events inspired by the collection.

Center for Creative Photography 1030 N. Olive Road, Tucson, various times and pricing, ccp.arizona.edu

“Anastasia: The Musical” TO AUG. 6

The Art Express Theatre presents the Broadway hit, “Anastasia: The Musical” for three weekends. The musical is at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Arts Express Theatre, 5870 E. Broadway Boulevard, tickets start at $35, various times, 520-319-0400, arts-express.org

Cool Summer Nights TO AUG. 26

Every Saturday night, the Sonora Desert Museum celebrates summer with families.

Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road, tickets start at $20, free for members, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 520-833-1380, desertmuseum.org

MUSIC

Westward Look Concert Series

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THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa hosts some of the best local acts in town. On the schedule for July are Connie Brannock and Friends (funk), Friday, July 28; and Jukebox Junqies (classic rock), Saturday, July 29. All shows start at 6 p.m.

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa, 245 E. Ina Road, Tucson, free admission with table reservation, 6 to 8 p.m., saaca.org

SPECIAL EVENTS

Wet and Wild TO JULY 28

Wet and Wild in the Garden features fun activities such as squirting plants and planting gardens. There are four sessions for the price of $40 and children ages 2 to 10 are allowed with an adult.

“The Muppet Movie” screens at the Fox Tucson Theatre at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30. (Fox Tucson Theatre/Submitted)

Heritage River Park, 12375 N. Heritage Park Drive, Marana, $40, 8 to 9 a.m., maranaaz.gov

Dog Days of Summer TO SEPT. 30

Guests can take their dogs to Tucson Botanical Gardens through Sept. 30. Imagine the smells they’ll enjoy and the fun of exploring new trails, most shaded by the gardens’ old-growth trees. No doubt they’d also welcome a bite from whatever you order from Edna’s Eatery on site. It’s run by Westward Look Resort

Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, tickets start at $15 with discounts available, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., tucsonbotanical.org

Cox Movies in the Park: “Strange World”

JULY 28

Watch “Strange World” under the stars at Reid Park. The outdoor movies are free and open to the public. Pre-screening activities and entertainment begin at 6 p.m., before the movie at 7:45 p.m.

Reid Park, George DeMeester Outdoor Performance Theater, 900 S. Randolph Way, Tucson, free, coxmoviesinthepark.com

“The Muppet Movie” Summer Movie Matinee

JULY 30

Kermit and his newfound friends trek across America to fi nd success in Hollywood, but a frog legs merchant is after Kermit. In addition to the movie, attendees

can do crafts, hear the historic theatre organ, celebrate summer birthdays and sing along — all thematically in honor of the Mickey Mouse Club at the Fox, when kids used to fi ll the theater on weekends from the 1930s through 1950s.

Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, Tucson, $2.50 for kids 12 and younger, $7.50 for adults, 2 p.m., 520-5473040, foxtucson.com

Movies on the Lawn:

“The Mitchells vs. the Machines” AUG. 19

Join the Oro Valley Community & Recreation Center for a top-notch fi lm. “The Mitchells vs. the Machines” is shown on Aug. 19.

Oro Valley Community & Recreation Center, 10555 N. La Canada Drive, Oro Valley, free, 7:30 to 9 p.m., orovalleyaz.gov

Biosphere 2 DAILY

We may have experienced an earlier iteration of the Biosphere as something like a passive “zoo” of biomes, but now the focus is on climate change and sustainability research. Interdisciplinary scientists from all over are fi nding ways to “increase resilience and sustainability of Earth systems and human quality of life.” Ecosystems under glass include the world’s largest controlled tropical rain forest, desert, savanna, mangrove, ocean biomes. Eye-popping fact: 7.2 million cubic feet are sealed within 6,500 windows. Those systems have now seen 30 years of evolution.

Biosphere 2, 32540 S. Biosphere Road, Tucson, $25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., biosphere2.org

AGING WELL

Wellness Coaching: A Winning Strategy

People have found success working with life coaches and career coaches… why not wellness coaches?

“Wellness coaching taught me how to stop being paralyzed by what I knew I had to do; it o ered a way to begin to be more responsible for my own well-being,” says Sandy Briney, a resident at Splendido, a Life Plan Community for those 55 and better in Oro Valley.

Splendido began o ering wellness coaching to interested residents in 2021. The program was designed by Mather Institute (the research area of one of Splendido’s parent organizations) along with researchers from Wake Forest University and Virginia Tech. Sandy was among the first to try the program, which has been facilitated by Galina Wood, Splendido’s Wellness Resource Nurse.

During the nine-week program, each of a small group of residents is invited to engage in a process of self-discovery

way.”

While resident participants find the coaching valuable, the group bonding is perhaps the most valuable component of the program. “I’ve led three programs so far, and in each of them, many participants have opted to continue meeting on their own to keep the discussion going on wellness topics,” says Galina.

every two weeks for informal discussions about “trying to deal with where each of us is in life,” Jon says. “We call ourselves ‘Vegas,’ because what’s said in the group, stays in the group. We’ve gained a level of intimacy that only happens over time.”

with their wellness coach. The coach, like Galina, is a Splendido team member who is trained in therapeutic coaching skills that can support the resident’s motivation to focus on personal wellness goals, build upon strengths, and develop skills for enhancing specific aspects of wellness and lifestyle balance. They then complete workbook activities, as well as meet in individual and small-group

coaching sessions. “The coaching doesn’t tell you what to do; it o ers ways to see where you’re stuck, and o ers ways to move forward. It gives you tools to manage,” explains Sandy. Goals can be anything— an aspect of physical health such as diet, or focusing on your spirituality, or being better organized. “I was rather surprised when, after considering di erent areas

of wellness, I chose vocational,” says Esther Pasalis, who was also in the first wellness coaching group. Vocational wellness involves gaining satisfaction from work, volunteering, or hobbies. “It was eye-opening to me to realize how important writing was to me. During the coaching, I set aside time to write every day. Since then, I’ve realized that other things fulfill that need for achievement in the same

Sandy says the support is valuable: “We formed a mini-community. It’s always powerful to hear other people’s stories, even if their focus is not your own. It’s useful—and it’s lovely—to get to know other people and learn what they are facing.”

Jon and Carolyn Leonard had recently moved to Splendido when they participated in wellness coaching. Jon says, “In our group of nine, most of us were new to Splendido, so that became a focus of the group. It was helpful to orient us to the community.” Today, many of those group members have committed to meet

Galina says that some coaching graduates have recently started a new resident-led Wellness Leadership Group. “They plan to carry forth the positive outcomes they experienced to the general population at Splendido,” she says.

A program designed to help a handful of individuals meet their personal wellness goals has evolved into ever-expanding connections that could end up benefiting many others at Splendido. That’s a coaching win!

Interested in learning more about Splendido? For floor plans, photos, and information on upcoming events, visit splendidotucson.com.

Splendido’s Galina Wood, specially trained in wellness coaching, guides residents including Esther Pasalis in setting and meeting their personal wellness goals.

WARNING!

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY AND CHRONIC PAIN TREATMENTS NOT WORKING!!

Tucson, AZ - When it comes to chronic pain and/ or neuropathy, the most common doctor-prescribed treatment is drugs like Gabapentin, Lyrica, Cymbalta, and Neurontin. The problem with anti-depressants or anti-seizure medications like these is that they offer purely symptomatic relief, as opposed to targeting and treating the root of the problem. Worse, these drugs often trigger an onset of uncomfortable, painful, and sometimes harmful side effects.

The only way to effectively treat chronic pain and/or peripheral neuropathy is by targeting the source, which is the result of nerve damage owing to inadequate blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet. This often causes weakness and numbness.

As displayed in figure 1 above, the nerves are surrounded by diseased, withered blood vessels. A lack of sufficient nutrients means the nerves cannot survive, and thus, slowly die. This leads to those painful and frustrating consequences we were talking about earlier, like weakness, numbness, tingling, balance issues, and perhaps even a burning sensation.

The drugs your doctor might prescribe will temporarily conceal the problems, putting a “BandAid” over a situation that will only continue to deteriorate without further action.

(above 95% nerve loss is rarely treatable)

3. The amount of treatment required for the patient’s unique condition

Arrowhead Physical Medicine in Tuscon, AZ uses a state-of-the-art electric cell signaling systems worth $100,000.00. This ground-breaking treatment is engineered to achieve the following, accompanied by advanced diagnostics and a basic skin biopsy to accurately analyze results:

1. Increases blood flow

2. Stimulates and strengthens small fiber nerves

3. Improves brain-based pain

The treatment works by delivering energy to the affected area(s) at varying wavelengths, from low- to middle-frequency signals, while also using Amplitude Modulated (AM) and Frequency Modulated (FM) signaling.

It’s completely painless!

THE GREAT NEWS IS THAT THIS TREATMENT IS COVERED BY MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND MOST INSURANCES!!

Depending on your coverage, your peripheral neuropathy treatment could cost almost nothing – or be absolutely free.

The number of treatments required varies from patient to patient, and can only be determined following an in-depth neurological and vascular examination. As long as you have less them 95% nerve damage, there is hope!

TEACHERS from Page 1

Treasures 4 Teachers is an intimate warehouse full of useful materials, everything from bear jaw bones and test tubes to fluffy yarn and knitting needles. There are books, puzzles, games, science kits, lots of things teachers might need to fill their classrooms.

Adrienne Ledford, manager there, is on a mission to make Treasures 4 Teachers known to all of Tucson’s educators. The place is available to public school, private school, charter school, Christian school and homeschool teachers, though homeschool teachers need to present documentation that they are in fact homeschooling.

“Any teacher can come in here,” Ledford said.“All schools can come in here. All people who teach a child can come in here, it doesn’t matter what kind of (school) it is.”

It works much like Costco or Sam’s Club. Teachers buy a $35 membership before they shop.

Ledford works hard to see that she has what teachers need, and conversely, she knows what they don’t need.

“They don’t want folders; they don’t want spiral notebooks,” she said, noting that teachers get plenty of those items already. “They want dry erase markers. They want erasers. They want things that are really useful.”

use for a kid to create,” she said. “You give them odds and ends like pop tops, buttons, pompoms, puzzle pieces, and a glue stick and paper, and you sit two kids down at a table, and they make these really (beautiful) things to take home.”

Also included in loose parts bins are glue sticks, scissors, colored paper and bundles of scrapbooking cardstock, colored pencils, markers, even crayons; all these items may go into the $5 bag.

“Why do they have to buy new crayons every year?” Ledford asked. “We sort crayons that are whole into bags — no broken ones — and they can get 10 bags of them whereas a box of crayons cost $3 now.”

Ledford said she and her staff also make art kits with the loose parts to make things more convenient for teachers.

“I make the kits; it’s just something we do because the teachers don’t have time,” she said. “We try to save them not just money but time. That’s a big thing about this place. It’s not just that they save money on everything.”

Caruso spends a lot of time at Treasures, but the time invested is worth the return.

“We would not be able to do what we do without these resources,” she said. “Teachers should come here to be able to make their classrooms amazing and everlasting in the kids’ minds. They’ll just always remember when you set up your classroom with the unusual items.”

Treasures 4 Teachers

Thankfully, Tuscon is the birthplace of a brand new facility that sheds light on this pressing problem of peripheral neuropathy and chronic pain. The company is trailblazing the medical industry by replacing outdated drugs and symptomatic reprieves with an advanced machine that targets the root of the problem at hand.

Effective neuropathy treatment relies on the following three factors:

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To that end, Ledford said she has posters and office equipment such as letter trays and furniture (office chairs, plastic drawers and shelving, for example). Most pieces are used but still plenty viable. Then there is a wall lined with bins filled with what Ledford calls loose parts, which she said are among her most popular items.

“Loose parts are items a teacher can

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SAVAYA from Page 1

I look at the industry from the bird’s eye, it’s not a fair distribution. They shoulder most of the work, they receive less of the pie. That had to change.”

“We do things so differently than everybody else,” Savaya director Crystal Diem added. “Our mind is on truly taking care of our farmers and our employees.”

This is important, Maruflu said, not just from a humanitarian point of view but being equitable with the profits helps ensure a better and more reliable crop and future crop.

From planting to harvest, it takes three to five years to grow coffee. A farmer then has to hire workers, who are in short supply, to pick the coffee “cherries.” Seasonal workers, who are expensive, are hard to come by so some farmers keep them on staff all year. This costs money. Then, because the beans can expire, farmers cannot negotiate. Further, if farmers are not making money, there is no motivation for the next generation to take up the plow. Maruflu, therefore, has a relationship with the farmers who grow his beans. He is licensed to score coffee quality according to a worldwide standard.

His small office is peppered with scales, grinders, tools and cups. He is very particular about the quality of what he serves. He said coffee is rated from one to 100, one being the poorest quality and 100 being the best quality. In his shops, he does not sell any coffee with less than an 86 rating, something hard to attain, he said. Still, because he is licensed to score coffee, samples are sent to him. He recently received coffee samples from Yemen; they were rated 91. The rating is rare.

To acquire high-ranking coffee, Maruflu visits with farmers.

“What I do is I travel the entire world, go to the coffee farms,” he said. “I do lots of field work. Coffee quality is very much impacted by the practices, so I go around the world and make sure these coffees are produced in a way that, first of all, (the farmers) are motivated to have quality production, and then the other thing is I want them to be rewarded for their care for quality.”

Coffee runs through his family’s veins. The drink is central to Turkish culture, as the country is where coffee as a beverage was invented in the 1500s, he said. His

Matthew Hovson has worked for Savaya Co ee Market for six years, so he knows his co ee. He works at the Savaya on Swan Road. (Karen Scha ner/Sta )

grandmother was a big influence.

“I learned coffee from my grandmother, who was very popular for her brewing skills,” he said. “She had a very unique approach to coffee roasting and brewing. When she first brewed coffee (for) Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, (the founder of modern Republic of Turkey), he really praised her a lot. When he visited her hometown several years after, he specifically asked for her to brew him coffee. He really loved his coffee. He was a smoker but also a very heavy coffee drinker, and he knew his coffee.”

In his position, Atatürk could have had anyone’s coffee. He loved her coffee so much he gave her a nickname, which translates to “The young lady who brews Atatürk’s favorite coffee.” It’s carved into her headstone.

“Growing up, seeing how she brewed coffee, how she roasted coffee, that stayed with me as a background,” Maruflu said.

Of course, now he uses modern technology and techniques to roast and brew his coffee. In fact, the beans he imports are roasted at Savaya’s Tanque Verde Road location.

Something very important to Maruflu and his product is purity. He wants his customers to taste coffee in its purest form, without the additives, the sugars, the

flavors and the dairy.

He wants guests to experience all the taste notes—butter, oranges, apples, chocolate. Depending on where the coffee is grown and what was used to grow it, there are lots of taste notes to experience.

“This is a product that can be tasting incredible if the necessary attention is given,” Maruflu said. “When this product can be tasted by itself, it’s so incredible; it has so many flavors, flavors and notes packed into this that the consumer, when they enjoy it by itself, a whole new world opens up as a result. That drink without added extra calories or artificiality, becomes something healthy to consume.”

Diem can attest to that. She came from the coffee-drinking city of Seattle but hadn’t experienced pure coffee until she came to Savaya.

“Come and have coffee,” Diem said. “It’s a totally different experience and you’re learning that coffee can be enjoyed black. There are nuances and flavors in the coffee that you want to taste. You don’t want to cover it up with creamer. You don’t want to cover it up with the sweeteners and dif-

ferent things. Having that basic cup of coffee with a really good pastry, it’s really different.”

If customers find they don’t like a particular brew, come back in a few months. Because the coffee industry is fluid and dynamic, Savaya frequently has new coffees to try out.

Maruflu and Diem said they believe Savaya’s tagline says it all. When you come to Savaya, you “taste coffee for the first time,” Diem said.

Savaya Coffee Market

5350 E. Broadway Boulevard, Tucson 520-747-3200

2959 N. Swan Road, Suite 161, Tucson 520-867-6444

2905 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 287, Tucson 520-638-5511

11177 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley 520-447-5713

6540 E. Tanque Verde Road, Tucson 520-392-8650

108 S. Church Avenue, Tucson 520-771-9988

savayacoffee.com

Margo Timmins isn’t afraid of her emotions

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Tucson Local Media Sta

Touring is hard, but for Cowboy Junkies and Margo Timmins, the effort is worth it.

“The music makes us all feel like we belong,” said Timmins, the lead singer. The concerts have been great, she said, thanks to Cowboy Junkies’ nearly 40 years in music. They’ll bring their show to the Fox Tucson Theatre on Thursday, July 27.

“Playing together is probably more exciting than it ever was,” Timmins said.

“As musicians, we put in our 30,000 hours. We’d reached a level where we know where the other person’s going. There’s a lot more interplay than there ever was. It’s very rare that we do a ‘bad’ show. It might not be as good as last night, but it feels good.”

At the Fox Tucson Theatre, Cowboy Junkies will perform two sets. First,

they’ll focus on the new album, “Such Ferocious Beauty,” with the hits following. The recent collection is a take on songwriter/guitarist Michael Timmins’ thoughts.

“Michael writes about what is going on in his life,” Timmins said about her brother. (Another brother, Peter, plays drums.) “Because we’re siblings, it’s going on in my life, too. I think it’s just a progression of life. He wrote about having kids when we were having kids. He wrote about aging. There was a period where he wrote about aging marriages and the addition of children and what happens. That’s a whole experience.

“This album is about us becoming older and us having to step up, becoming adults and taking care of our parents.”

“Such Ferocious Beauty” covers the death of the Timmins’ parents. She teased that the next one could be about aging.

“It’s just a continuation of what’s

“Marichris did a lovely job with my first set of lash extensions ever. They look very natural as I wanted. I’ll go back!”

“I have been going to Amazing Lashes since 2016 and have always been very happy with my eyelashes, their customer service and pricing. My regular technician is Molly and she’s great. I have gotten to know her over the years and look forward to catching up with her on my visits. Thank you Amazing. Lash!”

“Julianna definitely knows what she’s doing. She’s patient and very detail oriented. She exceeded my expectations”

happening to us and also, of course, the world around us,” she added.

“This album has a lot of impact of the pandemic. It’s huge on all of us. It changed the way we view ourselves and the world. During that period of time, with the whole political scene, that just got really nutty. Whether you’re for it or against it, we lost a lot. Things got confusing and there’s a lot of that in there, too. The biggest most personal thing is the death of our parents and the impact of how we view our worlds and where we’re at.”

Singing the songs in concert is cathartic for Timmins.

being afraid.”

She added with a laugh, “If it went on all night, I might have a nervous breakdown.”

Within four decades, the musicians have stuck to their guns, making music for themselves — even when they were signed to major labels.

“One of the things we fought hard to do is protect our music and do it the way we wanted to do it,” said Timmins, calling from her home two hours north of Toronto.

“I’ve never been afraid of my emotions on stage,” she said. “If I start to cry, I start to cry, if I’m singing a sad song and I’m feeling extra sad tonight. I’ve never been afraid of my emotions.

“It’s like a prayer. I’m not a religious person. I think prayer is that moment of deep contemplation and thought. That’s, to me, what a song is. It’s a moment of really embracing something and not

“I never ever wanted to listen to an album and say, ‘Ugh, why did I do that?’ I knew that was wrong. I think that’s why we still really enjoy playing music together. It’s an expression of the four of us playing and nothing else.”

Cowboy Junkies

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27

WHERE: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, Tucson

COST: Tickets start at $20 INFO: foxtucson.com

Cowboy Junkies perform at the Fox Tucson Theatre on Thursday, July 27. (Heather Pollock/ Contributor)

Technology

Latest tech devices enhance education

Budgeting Keep costs down for back-to-school supplies

Back-to-school shopping on a budget

BY FAMILY FEATURES

Between navigating store aisles and online sales for everything from clothes and shoes to supplies and sports equipment, back-toschool shopping can be a time-consuming — and expensive — endeavor.

To help stay on budget while still getting everything you need, consider these tips from Vitaly Pecharsky, head of deals for Slickdeals, an online community of shoppers working together to shop smarter and save more.

Take stock of current inventory

Before you hit the stores, take inventory of items you already have at home or in the office to see what you truly need. Knowing what you already have on hand can help you avoid the temptation of stocking up on items you may not even need just because they were on sale. That 50-cent pack of crayons

may be a good deal, but too many of those can add up, especially if you realize later you had the same item sitting unused in a closet or drawer at home.

Check with teachers

Don’t be afraid to email your children’s teachers before classes start to fi nd out what supplies are absolutely necessary. Sometimes a school will put out a list, but the teachers may not require you to have all the items on the list, particularly if students may be sharing and supplies may need to be restocked later in the school year.

Tap into technology

Shopping online is a quick and easy way to compare products, services and prices, but it can be overwhelming trying to determine if you’re really getting the best option. Before making a final decision on everything from laptops

to markers, visiting a site like Slickdeals can help you find the best products at the best prices. With 12 million users who vet and vote on deals from top retailers, you can feel comfortable knowing you’re getting the best value. You can also set deal alerts to be notified via email when a deal that matches your criteria gets posted.

Buy pre-owned

From uniforms and sporting equipment to clothing and more, not everything needs to be new each school year. Visiting online consignment shops can help you find big savings on like new, often brand name clothing, accessories and more.

Avoid buying equipment for extracurricular activities all at once

If your children are trying new sports, clubs or extracurricular activities for the fi rst time, consider waiting to purchase all the necessary equipment. Oftentimes, you may be able to borrow or buy pre-owned items from other parents whose kids have outgrown the equipment or no longer participate. If your children end up deciding a sport or activity isn’t for them, you’re not stuck with things

that may end up collecting dust in the garage or basement.

Shop without your kids

Leaving the kids at home when shopping may help save money, according to a survey commissioned by Slickdeals and conducted by OnePoll. The study of 2,000 parents in the United States found 2 out of 3 respondents believe shopping with their kids tends to be more expensive than shopping by themselves with solo ventures costing an average of $133 compared to $179 when taking children along.

Take advantage of student discounts

If you have children in college, you may be able to use their student ID cards to your advantage to save even more money. Before making purchases on big-ticket items like tablets or laptops, be sure to inquire about discounts available only for students. Some companies even offer student-only memberships for discounted services, such as shipping, video and music.

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Must-have essentials for back-to-school season

BY FAMILY

FEATURES

With school bells ringing for students of all ages, it’s important to make sure your student has all the necessities to be successful this year.

While that often means running from store to store in search of supplies, stylish clothes and other essentials, these top picks for securing valuables, decorating dorm rooms, planning out schedules, getting necessary nutrition and staying hydrated can help ensure your student is geared up for success in the classroom and beyond.

Find more back-to-school essentials and tips for success in the classroom at elivingtoday.com.

Protect new purchases on campus

A new school year brings plenty of excitement, but it can also be stressful for students moving away from home who need to safeguard valuables like tablets, smartphones, passports, or an emergency credit card. To help alleviate back-toschool worries, SentrySafe, a leading

family and less stress during the week. Cook up quick and easy weeknight dinners, school lunches or on-the-go snacks with Minute Rice Cups. Ready in only 1 minute, the BPA-free cups are available in a variety of flavors such as chicken and herb, cilantro and lime and jalapeno. Visit minuterice.com for more information.

than 90 years, offers solutions to provide peace of mind for parents and students.

An affordable, convenient, and fireproof option, the 1200 fire chest protects items against fires up to 1,500 F for 30 minutes. It also features a built-in key lock and convenient handle for added security and simplified transport. Find more back-to-school security solutions at sentrysafe.com.

Quick and easy meals

Keeping weeknight dinners and school lunches simple means more time for

Make organization personal

Help your student keep notes, study times and test dates organized with a quality planner that also showcases his or her personality. Available in a myriad of trendy colors and patterns — like polka dots, stripes or chevron — as well as various calendar layouts like daily, weekly or monthly, the right planner can help students of all ages stay on track, achieve goals and preserve memories in one stylish and organized place.

Sleep in style

Where a student sleeps may be one of the last things on his or her mind when thinking about the excitement that awaits in college but getting plenty of sleep is key to success. Amp the appeal of the dorm-issue mattress with stylish and comfy bedding that reflects your personality. Look for quality threads you can snuggle into, and coordinate with pillows to make your bed a cozy place to

Take H2O on the go

A durable reusable water bottle can make your back-to-school routine even easier. With a variety of sizes

and styles available in a multitude of colors and designs, there’s almost certain to be an option for students of all ages and activity levels. Look for durable, leak-proof stainless steel or hard plastic options that offer different lid styles, including wide-opening or those with retractable straws, to make hydrating on the walk between classes a breeze.

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4 top tech devices to enhance education

BY FAMILY FEATURES

Gone are the days of paper and pencil being the necessities for learning.

Schoolwork has gone digital, meaning it’s time to gear up your students for success with the top tech that keeps them connected in the classroom and beyond. From kid-friendly smartphones and earbuds to connected wearables and devices that keep learning fun, consider these ontrend solutions as your kids head back to school.

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Power at-home productivity

Students (and parents, too) can accomplish more after school like homework, studying and socializing with the Dell Inspiron 14 laptop powered by the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 Compute Platform. Equipped with the Qualcomm AI Engine, this processor enhances audio and visual experiences. Effortlessly multitask and

shift between apps without sacrificing speed or battery life, given the power-efficient processor that helps deliver long battery life even in thin, light and quiet designs that don’t require a loud, hot fan.

Listen and

learn

Whether students are listening to

prerecorded lessons, immersing themselves in audiobooks or simply enjoying some favorite music while completing schoolwork, high-quality earbuds can help block out noise for maximum productivity. For example, the Moto Buds 600 ANC Wireless Earbuds feature Snapdragon Sound technology that delivers advanced wireless audio quality. A game changer for wireless audio, it eliminates the gap between wireless and wired connections for high-resolution music and synced entertainment.

Opt for kid-friendly wearables

If a smartphone is a bit too advanced for your little learners, an age-appropriate smartwatch that keeps them connected

may be a better fit. Empower kids to be kids with an option like the Snapdragon Wear 4100-powered Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 with a range of benefits from 4G LTE cellular connectivity to games and GPSsafe zones. This smartwatch is designed with safety and fun in mind without the distractions of a smartphone so you can have some peace of mind while keeping students focused in the classroom.

Keep in touch during school days

Hectic schedules during school days and workdays can leave parents feeling out of the loop. When your children are ready for a ride home or a practice, game or activity gets canceled, ensure you can be the first to know by keeping them connected with the OnePlus 11 5G powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform. It combines power with effortless elegance and is driven by extreme hardware with Dolby Atmos Speakers, Dolby Vision, 80W SUPERVOOC Charging and 3rd Gen Hasselblad Camera for Mobile.

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Desert Financial’s ‘Adopt-a-Teacher’ returns

BY TUCSON LOCAL MEDIA STAFF

Desert Financial Credit Union welcomes K-12 teachers across Arizona to apply for its fourth annual “Adopt-A-Teacher” Program. Desert Financial will award seven teachers with $3,000 each for classroom supplies between September and November.

Desert Financial will accept applications for the program between Friday, Aug. 11, and Friday, Aug. 25. Seven winners will be selected and notified by Friday, Sept. 1. The program is open to any K-12 teacher who works or lives in

Cochise, Coconino, Gila, La Paz, Mohave, Maricopa, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai or Yuma counties.

The application requires a teacher’s name, grade level, school, contact information and wish list for up to $3,000 in classroom supplies and essentials.

Winners from previous years used Adopt-A-Teacher funds to take class fieldtrips, restock classroom supplies and purchase supplementary equipment for photography, hands-on science and class projects.

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A child who continues to develop their math skills can feel confident that they’re on track for a successful school year. Mathnasium gives students the instruction they need to reinforce what they’re learning in school, work on concepts that may pose a challenge, and take their math knowledge to a new level. In other words, we got this.

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Lerner & Rowe Gives Back to provide backpacks

BY TUCSON LOCAL MEDIA STAFF

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, the nonprofit arm of Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys, will host its free backpack giveaway to benefit underserved school-aged children in multiple communities this July.

backpacks. Backpacks will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Students must be present in vehicles to receive a backpack.

It includes a stop at the Pima County Fairgrounds, 11300 S. Houghton Road, at 3 p.m. Friday, July 28.

“As the cost of everyday essential items increase, local underserved families find it difficult to cover costs associated with the new school year,” said Kevin Rowe, founding partner of Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys and Lerner & Rowe Gives Back.

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Creating a joyful, safe place for student success.

Families are invited to drive through the contactless backpack giveaway, where Lerner & Rowe volunteers will hand out 2,250 school supply-filled

“Our team is eager to make it easier for students and parents to get the tools they need to succeed.”

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5 tips to ace college entry

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Because most colleges and universities require applicants to submit ACT or SAT results as part of admissions consideration, prepping for the test itself can be a critical component of that process. While it can oftentimes be hard to deal with the anxiety that comes with a rigorous test meant to show your mastery of certain subjects and concepts, such as reading and mathematics, consider these test prep tips to help boost your score while simultaneously lowering stress.

Register early

To allow yourself as much flexibility as possible, taking college entrance exams during your junior year of high school is encouraged. If you don’t get an ideal score, you can refine your approach and retake the exam with a better idea of what to expect.

Take a practice test

Any test prep plan should start with a practice SAT or ACT exam. Taking practice tests under realistic conditions can help you gain a better understanding of the content of the test, improve your time management and help combat test anxiety. You can use your practice test as a baseline to set goals and focus the rest of your prep on areas you would like to improve

exams

before the real thing.

Sign up for a prep course

If you find studying on your own difficult or not as successful as you’d hoped, a prep course can put you through the paces and hold you accountable. Complete with homework and in-class practice, prep classes can range from small groups to larger classes taught by test experts. Some school districts even offer after-school programs dedicated to ACT or SAT prep.

Gather supplies

To help reduce test day stress, gather everything you’ll need the night before. Check the list of banned items — cellphones aren’t permitted — to make sure you don’t accidentally bring something you’re not allowed to have. Ensure your bag is packed with your admission ticket, valid photo identification, several sharpened pencils with erasers, an approved

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Preparing your children for kindergarten

BY FAMILY FEATURES

Being ready for kindergarten is about far more than writing names and reciting the ABCs. It is also about building a foundation for deeper conceptual thinking, curiosity, creativity and social and emotional skills that can help children during their early school days and also in life.

you clean the yard, talk about the leaves and why they turn colors and fall to the ground. Pile them up and jump in.

4. Executive function: Incorporate your children in planning for the family. Help your children stay organized with a daily or weekly chart. Have your children make the chart with you. For younger children, you can use drawings or pictures instead of words.

For parents, this transition can be nerve-wracking and raise questions about how to best prepare their children for the next step in their educational journeys.

Dr. Lauren Starnes, senior vice president and chief academic officer at The Goddard School, and Lee Scott, chairperson of The Goddard School’s Educational Advisory Board, recommend helping children prepare for kindergarten through:

Building strong routines and foundations for learning

1. Language and literacy: Practice writing by making place cards for the dinner table. For younger children, it can be the first letter of each person’s name or fun scribbles on the card. Early scribbles are part of developing writing skills.

2. Mathematics: Count while you work. Ask your children to put away toys. As they work, you can count the toys together.

3. Science: Make yard cleanup fun. As

5. Creative expression: Sing and dance while you work. Make up songs or repeat favorites as your children go through a few basic chores such as putting clothes away.

6. Social-emotional development: Build a sense of responsibility and caring for others with real or pretend pets. Take the dog for a walk, feed the cat or water the pet rock. Taking care of a pet can help children develop a sense of responsibility and empathy for others.

7. Healthy development and well-being: Daily routines help your children practice fine motor skills while doing a few chores, such as setting a table, helping you cook by mixing or stirring, putting their clothes on or brushing their teeth.

Incorporating playful experiences

1. Puzzles: Solving puzzles supports the

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5 savvy tips for a smooth transition

BY FAMILY FEATURES

Balancing schedules, supplies shopping, meal planning and more can make the back-to-school season one of the most hectic times of the year. Keeping stress at bay may be a little easier when you put a plan in place the entire family can follow.

Remember, making the transition as smooth as possible requires a team effort. Help make a new academic year easier on your little ones (and yourself) with these hacks.

Start your routines

Getting your kids into their school day routines may be a massive undertaking, but it’s often helpful to start weeks before the first bell rings. Set those alarms and encourage kiddos to treat each morning as if they’re going to class. In the evenings, practice prepping backpacks and outfits just as you would during the school year, and ensure children are going to sleep at the times they should on school nights.

Simplify school lunches

Prepping lunchboxes to send to school doesn’t need to be a time-consuming affair. In fact, it can be one of the easiest parts of your routine with prepackaged options that help make packing lunches a breeze. Seek out solutions that help

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development of skills such as concentration, self-regulation, critical thinking and spatial recognition.

2. Board games: Playing games provides a number of benefits for children, including supporting memory and critical thinking, helping them learn to take turns

simplify the process like Kemps smooth cottage cheese, a first-of-its-kind snack for kids made with 4% whole milk and blended with real fruit to create a smooth and creamy texture without the curds. Available in four-packs of 4-ounce cups in fun flavors like mixed berry, strawberry and strawberry banana, it’s a healthy, convenient and versatile solution with probiotics and no high-fructose corn syrup. Plus, it’s high in protein to keep kids feeling full and focused throughout the school day.

Prep the night before

and count, and developing early language skills.

3. Blocks: Block building supports creativity, cognitive flexibility, planning and organization. Take some time to build with blocks using different shapes and colors.

4. Clay: Children need to develop fine motor skills beyond using devices. Few things are better for developing fine motor skills than modeling clay. Learning to sculpt with clay also builds creativity, artistic expression and strategic thinking.

Stressful mornings can lead to less productive days. Instead, simplify mornings as much as possible by packing backpacks, prepping lunches and planning outfits in the evenings to save yourself time once that alarm goes off. Plus, you may be less likely to forget essentials like homework assignments or permission slips when you’re not in a rush.

Serve nutritional after-school snacks

Skip the temptation to stock the pantry with sugary grab-and-go treats. Instead, encourage good nutritional choices for

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calculator (with fresh batteries) and a watch, if allowed.

Get a good night’s sleep and eat breakfast

your children after a day of learning by offering them healthier snacking solutions. For example, pairing cottage cheese with crackers or fresh fruit provides a protein punch without the added sugar of less healthy snack choices to keep little tummies full until it’s time for a family meal.

Create a family calendar

The school year certainly isn’t the only time that calendars feel like they’re bursting at the seams, but the addition of after-school activities, field trips, parent-teacher conferences and more can be overwhelming if you’re not prepared. Find a scheduling solution that works for your family, whether it’s a dry-erase board in a mudroom or magnetic calendar on the fridge. Stay on top of upcoming events and activities by sitting down together once a week (or more) to write down everyone’s commitments and track important dates.

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5. Recycled materials: Inspire creativity by finding things around the house to build with, such as cardboard, paper, paper towel rolls and plastic bottles. For more actionable parenting insights, guidance and resources, visit goddardschool.com.

While it can be tempting to stay up late the night before the test to cram, you’re likely to perform better with a full night’s sleep. Sleep is important for retention, and eating a balanced breakfast before heading out the door can aid in your ability to focus. To make your morning easier, prep breakfast before bed to keep an early morning from starting even earlier.

Remember, the college admissions process involves more than just test scores. Visit eLivingtoday.com for more education tips and information.

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Benefits of bike riding for seniors

BY AJO BIKES

Biking is an excellent form of exercise for seniors. It’s easy on the joints, great for the cardiovascular system and a fun and social activity. Plus, a little wind and sunshine are good for the mind. Research shows that when older adults cycle, they can:

• Improve their brain function

• Preserve their balance

• Reduce their risk of heart disease

• Reduce their waist circumference. (When extra weight collects around a person’s waistline they’re at higher risk for diabetes, cancer, heart disease and premature death.)

While biking can be good for you, seek your medical provider’s approval before beginning any new exercise program.

Types of bikes for seniors

There are plenty of bike options that can accommodate older riders and varying levels of skill, fitness and mobility. No

matter the style you ultimately choose, it is recommended practicing on a stationary bike before you hit the open road to help boost your cycling confidence and get you used to the mechanics of a bike, including the sometimes-tricky act of mounting and dismounting.

Cruisers

As the name implies, cruiser bikes — also known as beach cruisers — are made for casual cycling. With wide tires, wide seats and tall handlebars, they’re ideal for older adults looking for a stable yet comfortable ride. They’re great for wheeling around town or running errands. But all those features that make the bikes stable also make them heavy. If you plan to transport the bike anywhere, make sure you can lift it before buying. Cruisers are best used on flat trails, they’re not good for long distances (or going uphill) because of their lack of gears and their weight. The heavier a bike is, the harder it is to start from a

stop and generate momentum.

Cruiser bikes can also be hard to navigate around tight turns due to their long wheelbase, and with a top speed of about 15 miles per hour you won’t break any land speed records on a cruiser.

Adult trikes

Remember the tricycles of your youth?

Adult trikes operate under the same principle. They’re three-wheeled adult-sized bikes that, like cruiser bikes, are built for the casual cyclist looking for comfort and stability. Trikes are a great choice for someone new to biking, as they don’t require much skill to ride.

The three wheels give the bike a solid, balanced feel — perfect for riders concerned about falling — and some come with gears, so you don’t have to worry about getting up hills. However, these bikes aren’t built for speed or off-roading. Thanks to their boxy design, they’re heavier, more difficult to transport and take up more room

than a traditional bike.

Recumbent bikes

A recumbent bike allows you to cycle in a semi-reclined position, with the bike’s pedals in front of you instead of underneath you. This bike style is a great choice for anyone who needs back or neck support or wants to reduce pressure on their knees. Some recumbent bikes also come with hand cycles instead of traditional foot pedals, so you don’t have to use your legs at all to propel the bike. Because you’re low to the ground, you’re apt to feel more stable. However, that low profile can diminish your visibility to others, so be sure to equip your recumbent bike with a safety flag.

Recumbent bikes allow you to ride on roads and trails, and because of their extra width, riders notice that drivers give them a much wider pass than they did when you ride a regular bike. Some recumbent bikes can be folded, but they can still be difficult to transport due to their weight.

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Custom makes it, your closet designed for you

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Custom Closets addresses the fact that one closet size or style doesn’t fit all. Each room has a size and shape and needs a specially designed closet.

You’re unique, and your home should cater to your life the way you want to live it!

Most homes are designed and built with basic and uniform closet layouts that appeal to the general population. The materials used are like the design: basic, standard and inexpensive!

Your daily activities, way of doing things and the things that bring meaning and purpose into your life belong to you, and your

home should play a supporting role.

If you want and deserve custom closets, work with the best, Classy Closets!

Classy Closets is Arizona’s premier custom closet manufacturer and has been designing, building and installing custom closets and organizational solutions in Arizona homes for over 35 years.

We’ve seen firsthand how one basic closet size does not fit all.

We’re Tucson, Arizona and surrounding areas’ best company for any storage solutions, organizing your garage, home office, kitchen closet pantries or just about any closet ranking design and installation need.

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Now more than ever, retirement living offers residents value, services and safeguards in a supportive setting.

1. BEGIN RESEARCHING IN ADVANCE— BEFORE THE NEED ARISES. A good place to start is to ask family, friends and valued advisors for their recommendations and help with researching retirement communities. Waiting until the need arises can often result in hastier or short-term decisions that might fail to meet your long-term needs.

2. DETERMINE WHICH TYPE OF SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY WILL BEST FIT YOUR NEEDS. It’s important to understand the different types of senior living options and types of services & care they offer. From continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) which require large, upfront entrance fees to “rental” communities, which offer similar services with the flexibility of a monthly fee—there is a community to fit every budget and lifestyle. Begin with a list of your preferences and needs and compare potential communities by taking into account location, specific care services, and additional onsite services such as physical therapy, amenities and activities.

3. GET TO KNOW THE COMMUNITY. Whether you are taking a tour virtually or in person, you can begin to get a feel for a community’s amenities, services and safeguards. But it’s more than

simply choosing a floorplan and supportive services—it’s also about lifestyle. Ask about a community’s fitness, art classes or other interests you may enjoy—or about the community’s wellness programs. A retirement community can offer the peace of mind that there is an “extended family” to help provide support and lifestyle options.

4. DOES A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY MAKE SENSE FINANCIALLY? When compared to the monthly expenses, delivery services, transportation costs, meal expenditures, and the upkeep of a house, many seniors have found that they actually spend less per month and gain countless additional benefits by moving to a retirement community. Take a few moments to compute what it actually costs you to live in your home and compare your present costs to the senior living community. Many communities offer a “Compare the Value Checklist” for your convenience.

5. ARE THE COMMUNITY’S SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES ACCREDITED? You can learn a lot with a personalized community tour, but how do you measure the quality behind the scenes? The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is an independent non-profit organization that accredits providers of senior services. Accreditation provides you the assurance that high standards of quality care, service & safeguards are maintained. Make sure your selected community not only offers access to licensed supportive care and services, but is also CARF accredited.

Anita Kellman parlays grief into aid

BY TIFFANY KJOS

Tucson Local Media Contributor

Anita Kellman seems to have been born to help people who are dying.

As a patient advocate for nearly two decades, Kellman has been at the bedside of thousands of people facing death and has volunteered for years at local hospices.

But when her mom died, she didn’t know what to do.

“Even though I was in the medical profession, dealing with people passing, when I was in it with my mother, there were so many things that I had to figure out on my own,” she said.

“I saw what gaps there were for people who had no idea what was going on. I want to help people so they won’t feel lost like I did.”

Where is the will? Does the person facing death want to be cremated or have a traditional funeral? Who is designated to make medical and financial decisions?

“These are all the kinds of conversations that I want to have to make it easier and less scary to people,” Kellman said.

Years ago, Kellman founded a nonprofit physical training program for breast cancer patients that evolved into a place for people with all forms of cancer.

One of her lifelong friends, Jan Cohen, said the only character deficiency Kellman might have is being too giving.

“It’s never about Anita. She’s not a businesswoman in the sense that it’s about a profit. Her profit comes from what she could do for people,” said Cohen, who has known Kellman for more than 30 years.

“It’s always about everyone but herself. Truly. That’s part of her.”

Kellman recently became a certified end-of-life doula. She can help people with estate planning, run errands, and, probably most importantly, be there for patients.

“Physical, emotional and spiritual support is what it is in a nutshell,” Kellman said. “Everything kind of overlaps. I feel I’ve been doing this role for years and now there’s a name for it.”

Doulas (pronounced doola) are generally known to help mothers before, during

and after delivering a baby. While they focus on the beginning of life, Kellman is here to support those at the other end.

“There is the vigil sitting, which I do a lot of, being able to give them peace and comfort and try to take the fear out of the end of life,” she said.

This can involve talking with the patient, family members and caregivers. It also involves referring them to attorneys and others.

“The ultimate gift of love is when the person facing the end of life prepares so their loved ones don’t have to worry,” Kellman said.

People have a hard time not knowing how to navigate and what to do first.

it with open ears,” she said. “That’s one of my favorite things to do. There’s so much history in each person and they love to share.”

Part of giving people death with grace and dignity is seeing them as a whole person and not just a patient, Kellman said. She recalls a woman in hospice who was concerned about the state of her fingernails. Kellman arranged for a manicurist to come in and in the meantime gave the woman lavender lotion.

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“Is it sad when people pass? Yes. But to know that I helped them to be comfortable and not scared, that’s rewarding,” Kellman said.

Kellman enjoys listening to patients and can write or videotape their personal histories and prewrite birthday cards for loved ones for years to come.

“I love hearing all their stories, and it’s the first time I’m hearing it so I’m hearing

Heat, exercise and your heart

By Tucson MEDICAL Center

Summers here in Tucson can be brutal. And while you might want to escape to air conditioning all the time, being inside 24/7 isn’t always possible. Whether you’re in tip-top condition and anxious to get out and keep up with your training routine, or a regular Joe or Josephine who just wants to walk their dog — Sabine Harrington, registered clinical exercise physiologist, explains just why it’s important to understand how our body responds to heat so we can respond safely.

“Our bodies are amazing,” Harrington says. “When faced with high temperatures, the human body adapts. The volume of blood increases, and diverts more blood to skin surface to dissipate heat via convection. We also sweat more in the hopes that this water will evaporate taking excess heat with it. The main goal is homeostasis — keeping your core temperature from

increasing too much.”

How effective your body is at acclimatizing to heat is dependent on a host of factors, and if your body is unable to acclimatize, you risk heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

“Heat stress can be adaptive, but heat exhaustion and heat stroke are dangerous territory, especially in our climate,” she said.

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Heat and heart conditions

Those with cardiovascular challenges (coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, etc.) are at increased risk of overheating because the heart and vascular system have increased work to do. If the heart muscle itself can’t do as much work, the ability to get rid of heat is limited and the risks associated with heat are increased.

Besides the physiological constraints of heart-related conditions, many common medications also impact the body’s ability to respond to heat, including those used for heart-related conditions. Beta blockers interfere with dilation of the skin blood vessels, diuretics remove water from the body, calcium channel blockers reduce the heart’s work capacity and ACE inhibitors interfere with fluid balance.

If you have a known heart condition you may need to be more vigilant about hot weather. Support your body with proper fluids and electrolytes and find ways to keep your core temp down during the day, Harrington says.

All should follow these guidelines, heart condition or not:

• Avoid the sun at the hottest time of the day, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (Unless you are specifically conditioning yourself for

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• Drink plenty of water. At least eight glasses of water, but more if you’re being active.

• Wear light, loose fitting clothes.

• Enjoy cool foods, salads and fruit that have a high water content as well as being nutritionally dense.

• Avoid drinking alcohol as it can dehydrate you.

• Talk with your primary care provider if you’re starting a new exercise regime. To find a primary care provider, visit: https://bit.ly/TMCPCPLL.

Sabine Harrington works with patients in TMC’s cardiac rehab facility. She has a M.S. in physiological sciences from the University of Arizona and a B.A. in paleobiology from the University of Pennsylvania. She is a registered clinical exercise physiologist with the American College of Sports Medicine.

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