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By Jack Pearson This is a story of a Milwaukee man, an extremeAffordable health care ly talented sculptor whose works are found all over the world and who, in fact, is rated Number One in is not available to all his genre. Still, he is better known in cities of Eupage 3A rope, Asia and the Middle East than he is right here in his own home town.

His name is Marc Sijan. His art form is Hyper Realism.

Most people relate the art of sculpture, and especially the sculpture of the human body, with the works of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Such as, the Venus de Milo and Michelangelo’s David. There page 6A are, however, other types of sculpture depicting the human form. One of them is called “Hyper Realistic” Sculpture. If you were ever fortunate enough to observe, up close, works such as the Venus de Milo and David, you’d probably be very impressed with Naming beneficiaries is their beauty and workmanship. But you would never think of them as looking precisely like the humans important they depicted. Conversely, if you were to view HyThe two in the photograph above are really one. The fellow in per Realistic Sculpture up close, you’d be absolutepage 5A front is a sculpture; the man in back is the sculptor, Marc Sijan. ly amazed. The sculpture would look exactly like a There are hundreds of top quality art galleries human being. In fact you likely wouldn’t completely believe your eyes and would reach out and touch it throughout the world that exhibit Hyper Realistic Sculpture, and correspondingly, hundreds of hyper to make sure it wasn’t alive. realistic sculptors. Rating lists exist for those sculpOne of the photos that accompanies this story is

By Karen Ellenbecker What about mandatory of a pretty young lady with towels around her shoul- tors, much as there are rating systems for athletes, & Julie Ellenbecker ders and hips. She looks quite fetching, would you resorts or restaurants. Those ratings are based on voting laws -Lipsky agree?

And human. But she’s not, or it’s not, whatev- degrees of originality, detail and other factors. For page 3A er, a human. She is a combination of polyester resin, hyper realistic sculptors, as it is for other forms real hair and paint, and is one of Sijan’s many cre- of sculpting, those lists are published in art magaative sculptures.

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83,000 left out of Badgercare for now State government’s decision to delay Medicaid coverage for 83,000 childless adults has drawn a gentle rebuke from Wisconsin religious leaders.

The delay is part of the Walker administration health-care package of temporary changes to meet the confusion of snarls flowing from the introduction of Obamacare. The package included maintaining eligibility for Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus and high-risk insurance for three months.

Left out were the 83,000 who would be eligible for Medicaid next spring. The religious leaders - representing the Wisconsin Council of Churches, the Wisconsin Jewish Conference and the Wisconsin Catholic Church - said these persons also need a safety net now.

“Many of these 83,000 are working. Others are elderly and have worked for much of their lives.

Still others cope courageously with disabilities that prevent them from working,” the religious leaders said in a letter to legislators.

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“A policy decision to include them in health-care coverage does not foster their dependency. Rather it reaffirms our state’s commitment to social justice,” the letter continued.

It was drafted just days after Thanksgiving.

MOVING IN THE “Just five days ago,DIRECTION we AmeriRIGHT cans celebrated asByone thank our BrucetoNemovitz Creator for the blessings and material abundance He has bestowed upon us.

It is incongruous that we would not enact a policy that leaves so many of our poor brothers and sisters outside the door of affordable health care.

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Signing the letter were the Rev. Scott Anderson of the Council of Churches, Michael Blumenfeld, head of the Jewish Conference, and John Huebscher of the Catholic Conference.

“Just last week Pope Francis observed that the world’s poor are still waiting for the benefits of an economic system that is supposed to pass wealth down to them,” the letter MONEY SENSE of noted. “We should not ask 83,000

By Karen Ellenbecker our brothers and sisters to wait three & Julie Ellenbecker -Lipsky more months for access to a good so critical to their well-being during the coldest part of the year.”

Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee and in the Assembly majority were unmoved APRON by the plea. The Emma STRINGS committee and the Assembly quickly Aunt Emma approved the WalkerByplan.

The Republican Senate had scheduled a vote later in December, and it, too, was expected to approve the Walker plan.

The mention of dependency seems to go to Walker’s comments that people should not be dependent on government. The governor has rejected provisions in the Obamacare

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law that would provide additional federal money for expanded Medicaid coverage. Republican governors in Michigan and Ohio have accepted the additional federal money.

Walker said he is worried that the federal government won’t be able to sustain providing federal funds for an expanded Medicaid. The governor has been touring the country giving speeches to Republican and Tea Party groups with language that sounds like he would like to run for president in 2016.

His decisions on health care are expected to be a key issue in next year’s gubernatorial campaign. Mary Burke, currently the only announced Democrat running for governor, has said she would accept the additional federal Medicaid money.

Not so many decades ago one of Wisconsin’s big political issues was the amount of federal money flowing into the state. Politicians would suggest they could do better than their opponents. Now Walker, who has turned down the federal money, is ahead in the political polling for 2016.

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By Tom Frazier In 2012, Barack Obama was elected President by less than a third of the U.S. population eligible to vote. Presidents Clinton and Bush were elected by the votes of only a quarter of eligible voters. With voter turnout of less than 60%, a candidate would have to win 85% to be elected by a majority of voters. Clearly, there is as much right to not vote as there is to vote. Twenty three countries have mandatory voting laws with ten countries that enforce those laws.

Why not us?

Australia has had mandatory voting since 1924, and consistently has a voter turnout of 90% to 94%.

In order to facilitate such turnout, Australia is a voter’s paradise with elections always on weekends, early voting opportunities, and voting by mail. There is a fine of around $19 for not voting the first time with the fines increasing if the person continues to violate the law. Exceptions

may be granted and the fine waived.

Economists would argue that the PLANTING question is not why participation is TOMORROW’S so low, but why is DREAMS it so high given TODAY

By Brad Olson that the probability that an individual can alter the outcome of an election is effectively zero. Therefore, the socalled paradox of voting is that if it requires any hassle in terms of time or money, a rational person would choose not to vote. And, if everyone chose not to vote then the system SPORTSvoting would collapse. Mandatory

By Jack Pearson by solves this collective problem requiring everyone to vote or pay a fine.

Other reasons for mandatory voting include the possibility of reducing the role of money in elections because so much is spent by big-money groups on voter turnout which would become largely irrelevant. Negative advertising could be less effective since it is primarily designed to discourage voter turnout for the opponent. William Galston of

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He further postulates that if the full range of voters actually voted, politicians would go to where the votes were: away from the extremes, and more responsive to the younger, poorer, and less educated Americans who don’t currently vote.

Of course, there are arguments against mandatory voting with the main one being that it would infringe on our right not to vote. As Galston points out, “Jury duty is mandatory;

By Enis Wright why not voting?” Ariel Bogle who grew up in Australia, in an article for Daily News.com states that “if requiring voting every two or four years is a suppression of rights, it’s a fairly modest one—and far less time-consuming than the government coercions of paying taxes, jury duty,

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Now I know that we are not likely in the existing political climate to adopt mandatory voting. But, I would argue that it makes as much, if not more, sense to pass a law to require voting as it does to pass a law to inhibit voting. During the Civil Rights era, people were outraged at all of the efforts in the South to keep black people from voting. We should be outraged now at efforts to keep older persons, minorities, younger people, poor people, and persons with disabilities from their constitutional right to vote. And, angry that such laws can be passed with such a bogus rationale as that the mere possibility of voter fraud is enough to block thousands (millions if you include other states) of registered voters from exercising that right. We have fought too long and hard for the right to vote to allow it to be legally taken away by those who would suppress the opportunity to exercise it.

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The year is 2014. Will this beWho really can forecast what the MONEY SENS come a new time for inventiveness? year ahead will bring to any By of Karen us? Ellenbec being healthy is. Having a good state Will the Affordable Care Act But regardless of our financial status, & Julie Ellenbeck of wellness means you are satisfied prove to be what it has been hyped we can and should do what we can to-Lipsky with the state of your physical, mento be? assist others. It can be a payback for tal and spiritual wellbeing. A great Will the younger people who are MOVING IN THE all the nice things others have done wellness regimen would find youPLANTING alPLANTING TOMORROW’S losing a sense of thought TOMORROW’S RIGHT assembly DIRECTION for us. There are many ways we can TODAY ways seeking more and better DREAMS ways DREAMS TODAY due to too much texting ever return help others. They don’t necessarily ByBy Brad Olson Brad Olson

By Bruce Nemovitz to be at the top of your game regardto cursive writing? A solitary exis- have to be concerned with money. ing your own personal health. tence is almost a thing of the past.

Connect with people Emma who share your But what can you do to stay in How long will it be before each beliefs and concerns. But don’t stop decent physical condition when you

By Aunt Emma of us has a Facebook account? Af- there. can’t get outside, and you either can’t ter all, beyond the postal service, it How could you help the nearby afford to join an exercise club or aris the easiest way of communicating elderly woman or the old guy who SPORTS SPORTS en’t exactly happy in crowds? Why ByBy Jack Pearson with people. If you don’t believe this, lives just down the street? Think Jack Pearson not make a plan to bend over while you’re certainly too old to be consid- about it. You’ll find ways to help. the theWRIGHT WRIGHT standing erect a certain number of ered a baby boomer.

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By Tom Frazier there are many opportunities to make positive differences in the lives of with withJim JimMcLoone McLoone veterans and their families.

Grandma may not have been run than they were, for Some of these organizations inover by a reindeer this past Christ- instance, in 2002-04 clude: Center for Veterans, 3330 W. mas season, but Tom Slattery, 50 when the average teacher retired at Wells St.; Disabled American Veter- Plus CEO, became so excited while ages just above 59. ******* ans, 5000 W. National Avenue; Dry- putting up Christmas lights that he ankle and Regretfully, the Milwaukee hooch, 1030 E. Brady St.; Milwaukee tripped, fell and broke anPLANTING elbow.

His immediate reaction, thank homeless on the streets aren’t dancTOMORROW’S Homeless Veterans Initiative, 7222 DREAMS TODAY goodness it happened after golf seaing because they’re so happy, but to W. Fond Du Lac Avenue; Milwaukee By Brad Olson son. keep warm.

Homeless Veterans Services, 550 W. * * * * * * * ******* Greenfield Avenue; VA Volunteer The price of corn was so good The person who said, “You get Services, 5000 W. National Avenue. this past picking season that it will be what you pay for” must have purMany of these are very simple a tough winter for turkeys foraging in chased one of those $2.99 pies. jobs and a few might challenge a the fields.

No ear on the ground was ******* volunteer. The choice can be that of left un-harvested.

With a son and daughter-in-law a volunteer. ******* both psychologists, you might think Thank you, Kathleen, for your The average age at retirement this medical advance is new to our interest in helping others. I will adfor Wisconsin Public Schools’ teachmit that you stirred me into action.

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While we appreciate what we have and continually strive for more, it seems to me there are too few of us who have sincere concern for the men and woman who served in our armed forces to keep us free. How can I help make their lives easier?

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60 IT MAKES ME CRABBY Let me first tell you that I do like Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. I also understand that Mary Burke, who already has announced as a challenger to Gov. Walker in the next election, is no jerk. But do tell me if you do not believe Burke will burn out before the heat of the election really begins?

As for Gov. Walker, if he thinks he is a presidential contender, he’s

hopeful, but I believe that is about it.

I don’t think he has what the national party needs, but does anybody?

But while I do believe free speech cannot be infringed upon, I also am thankful that so many pundits on both sides of the political divide are showing their true colors early. Some of their untruthful utterings might even make their own followers crabby.

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By Matt Pommer When it comes to avoiding a major headache for your beneficiaries and maintaining your personal wishes, naming beneficiaries and reviewing your estate plan is one of the most important steps you can take. To really make sure that your estate will pass in accordance with MOVING your wishes, you will needINtoTHE retain RIGHT DIRECTION an estate planningByattorney.

An esBruce Nemovitz tate attorney will not only help you re-title your assets properly to avoid probate, but can also draft Healthcare POAs, Durable POAs, and other necessary documents on your behalf.

When beginning a financial planning engagement with a new client, we always recommend AGING starting with an estate plan, the importance ISSUES of By Tom which cannot be stressed Frazier enough.

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By Aunt Emma task to being an overall estate planning review but your spouse or other heirs will find comfort in knowing that you did everything possible to make the transition smooth, efficient and hopefully stress free after you are gone.

WISCONSIN IS A MARITAL PROPERTY STATE – DO I REALLY NEED A HEALTHCARE POWER OF ATTORNEY AND DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY? Unfortunately, being married does not give you the absolute right

to make financial and healthcare decisions for your spouse should he/ she become incapacitated. You legally cannot sign your spouse’s name, pay bills in your spouse’s name or withdraw funds from an account registered in their name without one of these documents. These documents provide a safety net. You hope that you never have to use them, but should the need arise; you will be happy that you are prepared to face the challenges ahead. If one of you becomes incapacitated and does not have these documents, you would need to file for a guardianship with the court. You need an attorney and fees will be assessed. Having a Healthcare POA and a Durable POA can avoid this unnecessary headache.

We also recommend that any child who has reached the age of majority have these documents in place. Once your child becomes an adult, you as their parent can no longer legally make decisions for them in the event of an incapacitation.

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Happy New Year...A great time to prepare!

Another year has passed and you have grown a year older… and so has your home! As the real estate market continues its recovery, thoughts of moving into a new home or community is common at this time of year.

We look at the year gone by and begin to look at our lives and the quality we are experiencing. Many of you have put off a move due to the rapidly changing real estate market and are wondering when the best time to sell is. That depends!

If you are going to sell next year and purchase a new single family home or condominium, timing is everything. You would want to purchase earlier in the year to take advantage of lower prices due to fewer buyers.

Most buyers wait until spring to start their search so if you are a potential buyer you lose your advantage by waiting until spring to purchase as all advantage moves to the seller. That in simple terms relates to you paying significantly more after March than you would in January and February.

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When you decide to sell you want to take advantage of buyer traffic so that you will attract the best price possible. Spring is that time when you will have buyers competing for the best values and have the possibility AGING of multiple offers. The spring market ISSUES typically is off and running by midBy Tom Frazier March. This is an especially unique year as most pundits feel that interest will rise as the government begins to step away from mortgage rate support which will create an even greater buyer demand.

Condition of your home has become more important PLANTING than ever!

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By Brad Olson range of presentation. Homes that are staged, where a professional has as-

sisted in the preparation process will do very well as today’sMONEY buyersSENSE want

By Karen Ellenbecker to do little work and do not wish to & Julie Ellenbecker -Lipsky invest even in cosmetic updating.

New carpeting, painting the interior with the colors these young buyers expect can put many more dollars in your pocket. Remember that for most people the proceeds from your sale APRON Emma will be tax free! Sales under $250,000 STRINGS will not pay any capital By gains as long Aunt Emma as you have lived in your home and it has been your primary residence for two of the last five years. Check with your accountant for sales exceeding the $250,000 price limit to know what you would be paying in capital gains.

The point I am making is that these proceeds from the sale of your home are extremely important as to your estate planning.

Preparation should begin today!

I would suggest called a Realtor that you trust to stop over and give you the information you will need to make the best decision when acting on your desire to move. An experienced agent will walk through your home and look for potential structural issues and well

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as make suggestions as to what dollars you invest will bring back the greatest returns when selling. The agent will also give you an estimate as to what price you can expect in spring and based on what upgrades and improvement you will make. Many wish to sell ‘as is’ but you want to take care of structural issues before placing your home on the market.

In summary, winter is the time to buy; spring is the time to sell. You can take advantage of both markets when you are both buying and selling.

If financing is needed, this is an opportune time to meet with a mortgage lender to investigate your options of using your equity to buy now and then pay it off when you sell.

Bruce Nemovitz is a Senior Real Estate Specialist, as well as Certified Senior Advisor. Bruce has sold residential homes in the four county Milwaukee-Metro areas for 35 years. Please feel free to call Bruce or Jeanne (his wife) with any real estate questions you may have at 262-2426177.

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: I have two important issues I need resolved. One is that my husband complains I am overspending. The other is that I dislike our new daughterin-law. I complain repetitively to my husband about how unhappy I am. He understands, but tells me that only I can solve my problems. I agree with him. How can I get over my feelings and make things better? : Choosing to make changes is a major challenge. The longer resolutions are delayed until they magnify and become increasingly more difficult to solve.

What are the specific reasons why you are unhappy? We all resist change and believe we are right. We may have control issues and jealousies, and are unable to understand why others do not accept our opinions.

Determine your reasons and write them down. Why do you overspend? Would cutting back be a winning choice and make your marriage happier? Is what you buy worth making your husband work harder to pay the bills?

Your son has married and made his choice. Why can you not accept her? By not doing so, you may be jeopardizing your relationship with your son whom you obviously love.

Should they produce grandchildren, how will that affect your relationship with them?

Tackle your issues one at a time.

Choose the simpler one first. This should make the second one easier to overcome.

There will be consequences when you make compromises. Motivation is your keystone. The risk/ reward price is on the table and will be reflected and determined only after you make your decisions.

Love, caring, acceptance and peace are now up for grabs! : My mother is in her mid 80s and in good health. She lives alone, is contented and appreciates the fact she can be independent. We love her dearly.

However, when she and our 16-year-old daughter get together, our daughter becomes impatient and

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Unfortunately, neither understands the generational differences.

All our daughter wants to do is to pull out her smartphone and ignore her grandmother.

How can we best work out their differences? : Generational lifestyles have changed dramatically, transforming the ways we communicate. Many seniors have learned that by not being computer-literate, they have become isolated from their families.

Explain to your daughter how it was when your mother was growing up, and how the family learned survival techniques. Remind her that historically unknown events do occur without warning and will continue to do so in the future. Recognizing this possibility may be helpful in searching for a valuable wake-up call for your daughter. As I am from Oklahoma, I suggest your daughter read John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath,” which details the Great Depression. This might prove interesting.

Love, acceptance and caring within families proves to be our ultimate goal!

As a last resort, would leaving the smartphone at home be an option?

Doug Mayberry makes the most of life in a Southern California Retirement community. Contact him at deardoug@msn.com. To find out more about Doug Mayberry and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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Medicare in 2014:What you need to know It’s the start of a new year, which is a time of review and reflection for many people. Now is also a good time to look at the Medicare changes that will happen this year, and a good time to talk about Medicare as an important source of health coverage for readers who’ll be turning 65.

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While prices for everything seem to go up every year, the good news for Medicare beneficiaries is that premiums for Medicare Part B will remain the same for 2014, holding steady at $104.90 a month. The Part B deductible also remains unchanged at $147 a year.

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Those with Medicare Part D will see a $15 drop in their deductible, from $325 in 2013 to $310 in 2014.

And the “doughnut hole” (coverage gap), which has been getting smaller each year since 2011, will continue to get smaller, too. In 2014, the doughnut hole will be $158.75 smaller than it was in 2013, another step closer to the goal of eliminating this coverage gap by 2020.

And while you’re in the doughnut hole, you’ll pay less than half (only 47.5 percent) of the cost of name-brand drugs. The discount for generic drugs also goes up this year: People with Part D will pay 72 percent of the cost of generic drugs, down from 79 percent in 2013.

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The Affordable Care Act added a strong emphasis on preventive care to Medicare. The start of a new calendar year means that a whole range of free preventive services are again available to Medicare beneficiaries.

Annual services (those you get once every 12 months) include a wellness visit with your primary care physician, a mammogram or prostate cancer screening, and a flu shot.

Other preventive services are available for free, too, including screenings for abdominal aortic aneurysms, bone mass measurements, and diabetes screenings. A list of free preventive services is available on the Medicare website at http://www. medicare.gov/coverage/preventive-and-screening-services.html.

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. WHAT IF I’M TURNING 65 IN 2014? HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR MEDICARE?

The answer to that question depends on whether you are getting Social Security benefits.

If you are getting Social Security, you should receive materials from the Social Security Administration (or from the Railroad Retirement Board, if you are a railroad retiree) about your Medicare options a couple of months before your 65th birthday.

When you turn 65, you’ll automatically be enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B, with an option to decline Part B. If you want to decline Part B, be careful: Unless you have other health insurance (such as coverage through a spouse’s policy), there’s a big penalty for signing up later. And you should research your options for Medicare Part D so you’re ready to choose a drug plan.

If you are not receiving Social Security, you have to proactively sign up for Medicare, with the same options for Part B as just described.

Whether you are receiving Social Security or not, you have an alternative to signing up for traditional Medicare: You can sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan instead.

Medicare Advantage plans are private plans that include the coverage you’d get under Medicare Parts A and B, and they may include drug coverage too.

Your best sources of information on your options are: The Social Security website http://www.ssa.gov/medicareonly/ The Medicare website http:// www.medicare.gov/ You can also get free, in-person help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

Call 1-800-MEDICARE to get a referral.

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If you didn’t sign up for Part A or B when you first became eligible, you can sign up during the general enrollment period, which runs from January 1 to March 31, 2014. Remember, you may pay a higher premium for enrolling late.

If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, you have until February 15, 2014, to leave your Medicare Advantage plan and move to (or back into) traditional Medicare.

Between October 15 and December 7, 2014, you can change your Part D drug plan, join a Medicare Advantage plan, and exercise other Medicare coverage options.

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Commitment to a healthy lifestyle is more important than weight in determining longevity By: Dr. David Lipschitz These days, being overweight or frankly obese is the rule rather than the exception. The body mass index is used to assess obesity, as it corrects weight for height. People with BMIs between 19 and 23 are said to be at their ideal weights, those between 23 and 30 are considered overweight, and obesity is defined as a BMI above 30. Anyone with a BMI above 40 is deemed morbidly obese.

Surprisingly, studies have shown that life expectancy is the longest in individuals who are overweight but not obese, while those at their ideal weights and below have a 5-15 percent reduction in life expectancy.

Life expectancy is also lower for the obese and much more so for the morbidly obese.

Why do overweight individuals live the longest? Weight itself is a very poor predictor of longevity.

Far more important are genetic factors (having parents who lived long lives), exercise, diet, stress levels, smoking, high cholesterol, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and waist circumference. Among overweight individuals, life expectancy is longest in those who eat a balanced heart-healthy diet, exercise frequently, don’t smoke, have a waist circumference less than 44 inches and are compulsively treated for chronic medical problems.

Clearly, for those who are pleasantly plump, staying healthy does not depend on aggressively dieting in order to lose weight. In fact, the exact opposite is true — most weight loss programs are usually doomed to failure, especially if fad diet approaches are involved. Any program promising rapid weight loss can only succeed in the short term. Dramatically reducing calorie intake leads to weight loss that may be as high as 10 to 15 pounds in a week. But this loss more reflects a significant reduction in the amount of total water in the body rather than the melting away of fat. The most available form of energy in the body is glycogen, which

is stored in muscle. Cutting food intake initially leads to its mobilization so it can be used as fuel to maintain normal metabolism. A depletion of muscle glycogen causes a nine-fold decrease in the amount of water in muscle, accounting for the initial weight loss.

Another reason why rapid weight loss is doomed to failure is the fact that our bodies have an exquisite ability to adjust to less food intake.

The calories we consume in our food are primarily used as fuel for every bodily function. The excess is either lost in the warm air we breathe out, as sweat or converted to fat. Before dieting, our weight may be stable, even when we consume as much as 3,000 or more calories daily. If we reduce food intake to as little as 1,200 calories per day, the body quickly adjusts its calorie requirements to be lower. Less calories are lost as heat or in sweat. Now, a stable weight can be maintained on just 1,500 calories daily. From this point onward, weight loss declines very slowly.

Living on this highly restricted diet is difficult, and sooner or later, the willpower fails, calorie intake increases and weight gain returns with a vengeance. Not surprisingly, we become disheartened and just give up.

The solution is not dieting but rather committing to a total lifestyle makeover. The ideal diet is the “don’t diet” diet and learning to eat right.

The best approach are programs such as Weight Watchers or the notfor-profit TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club, both of which teach approaches to eating the right foods in the right amounts, providing continued support to improve chances of success. Just as important is exercise, controlling stress, improving self-image by dressing well and managing any chronic disease.

Does this approach apply to those who are frankly obese? Here, new research shows that the major reason why obesity reduces life span is primarily because of a sedentary life style, elevated cholesterol, high

blood pressure and diabetes, all of which are commonly associated with obesity. Any approach aimed at losing weight must be accompanied by lifestyle changes and a commitment to taking care of chronic medical conditions.

If morbid obesity is an issue, bariatric surgery can help with weight loss, as well as help in reversing high blood pressure and diabetes. But to truly succeed, health and lifestyle are keys to longevity and a more productive life.

Dr. David Lipschitz is the author of the book “Breaking the Rules of Aging.” To find out more about Dr. David Lipschitz and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndi-

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Science gives breakfast a big boost

By: Charlyn Fargo If you’re already thinking about that New Year’s resolution to lose those 10 extra pounds that have crept up in 2013, here’s something to think about — eating heavier at breakfast and lighter at dinner may help with weight loss and better health.

A study released in the July 2013 issue of Obesity should cause us to think twice about skipping breakfast.

The study, conducted in Tel Aviv and reported in Environmental Nutrition (December 2013) found that timing

of caloric intake may greatly impact weight loss and other health factors.

The researchers divided 93 obese women into two groups: a big breakfast group (700 calories at breakfast, 500 calories at lunch and 200 calories at dinner) and a big dinner group (200 calories at breakfast, 500 calories at lunch and 700 calories at dinner). Both groups at 1,400 calories of the exact same foods throughout the day for 12 weeks - the only difference was the amount of calories eaten at each meal.

The women in the big breakfast group lost an average of 17.8 pounds and 3 inches from the waist, and experienced better glucose control and decreased triglyceride levels, while the women in the big dinner group lost an average of 7.3 pounds and 1 inch from the waist and experienced an increase in blood triglyceride levels, putting them at an increased risk for cardiovascular-related diseases.

I find the hardest part of breakfast is the planning. Here are some suggestions. For my 15-year-old son

with limited time in the mornings, we opt for Carnation Instant Breakfast in a glass of skim milk. He can drink it on the way to school and it’s very, very quick. My daughter prefers a smoothie — we make them the night before in the blender, and then put them in containers in the freezer so she can also have a quick, healthy breakfast. We make them with ice, Greek yogurt for extra protein, frozen fruit and bananas. For myself, I put oatmeal with apples, raisins (and using apple juice for the liquid) in the slow cooker the night before for a quick, ready-to-eat breakfast or to take to work and reheat.

Like everything in life, it’s all in the planning.

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olet light from the sun or a sunlamp for a few hours before harvest or five to 15 minutes after harvest can trigger production of vitamin D within the mushroom. Enriched mushrooms treated in this manner can contain close to 400 IU of vitamin D in three ounces of raw mushrooms (about four to five medium white button or brown crimini, or one portabella).

That’s two-thirds of the 600 IU that is the current U.S. recommendation for people age one to 70. If you see these mushrooms in the store, it’s one way to get your vitamin D. With or without vitamin D, however, using a substantial portion in mixed dishes like casseroles and chili allows you to maintain a hearty texture with smaller amounts of meat. Meanwhile you are getting a variety of natural compounds under study for potential benefits to immune function and health.

Information courtesy of the American Institute for Cancer Research.

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What’s wrong with Social Security?

By: Tom Margenau Recently, one of my readers criticized some points I made in a column. Among other things, he complained that my philosophy (at least according to his take on my columns) is too upbeat. He said this: “As you see it, everything about Social Security is good.”

Most of the time, I use this space to explain complicated and oftentimes confusing Social Security rules and regulations. And I will admit that I must occasionally use this column to defend the program against all kinds of crazy and misleading rumors that are spread about Social Security’s history and policies — mostly via the Internet.

But when I feel that something about the program, or something about the way the program is administered, deserves to be criticized, I have always done so. I don’t have the space in today’s column to cover them all, so I will take on one policy gripe, one program issue and one administrative complaint. I’ve covered all these subjects in the past, so I ask forgiveness of those readers who have carefully read my columns. But for those who think I’m some kind of Social Security apologist, listen up.

My biggest policy complaint has to do with the way the Social Security program has been financed since the 1980s. When Social Security started in the 1930s, it was set up with a pay-as-you-go financing scheme.

In a nutshell, that meant the program took in only enough money (taxes) each year to pay its expenses (monthly benefits), with just a small cushion in reserve funding. That small cushion was the Social Security trust fund, which was invested, by law, in U.S. government securities. There never was really all that much capital in those trust funds, only enough to keep the system driving along over rough patches on the economic highway, like periods of high inflation or high unemployment.

But in 1983, President Reagan set up a National Commission on Social Security Reform, headed

by Alan Greenspan. And they fundamentally changed the program’s

funding structure. By cutting some current and future benefits (e.g. eliminating student benefits and raising the retirement age) and by slightly increasing the Social Security payroll tax, they set Social Security on a course to build up huge reserves in its trust funds. In other words, they moved Social Security away from its historic pay-as-you-go formula to one of large capital accumulation.

The problem is that capital in U.S. government treasury notes. (Because Social Security represents about onesixth of the entire federal budget, the monies cannot be invested in a diversified portfolio involving private securities. I don’t think we want the government owning a controlling interest in Apple Computers or Philip Morris!) Anyway, right now, the system has about $2.8 trillion dollars in treasury securities, making the Social Security System the second largest holder of government debt, behind China! Many people, including me, don’t like that funding structure. But it is what it is.

Think of it this way. If you are the Commissioner of Social Security, you will look at the Social Security trust fund and say, “I’ve got $2.8 trillion in assets saved up for my beneficiaries.” But if you are the Secretary of the Treasury, you will look at that same fund and say: “I’ve got $2.8 trillion in debt that I owe the Social Security system.” We, as either past or current taxpayers and as current or future Social Security beneficiaries have a foot in both camps. It’s like we owe ourselves $2.8 trillion.

Coming at this from a strictly Social Security perspective, that scenario isn’t great, but it’s workable.

The U.S. government will never renege on its Treasury note obligations, whether it is to individual American investors, or to foreign governments, or to the Social Security Administration.

But coming at this from the larger economic perspective of the country, this was no way to run a railroad. In my opinion, Social Security should have been kept on a pay-as-you-go funding basis, which would have forced better decisions.

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By Margaret Pearson The 70th annual Holiday Folk Fair again offered a multitude of spectacular sights, sounds and tastes from all over the world. Popular features included a vast selection of delicious entrees from 19 countries at the World Café, as well as an art exhibit, craft demonstrations and an International Bazaar. Some of the happy Fair-goers included: David and Lisa Pook from Hales Corners.

Julie Kane of Milwaukee and Audrey Kane of Menomonee Falls, with musician David Drake of Milwaukee.

Wil Slowik of Jackson, Poi Mida of Milwaukee and Lowell Burnt of Jackson.

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Aunt Emma tells of work rates, jovial moods MOVING IN THE My Henry sure is a nice man. He has a good job RIGHT at the DIRECTION factory, brings

By Bruce Nemovitz home a nice paycheck every week and we are quite comfortable. But he just can’t stop there. He argues for the “little”, perhaps not really small in stature, but in earning living wages.

Henry says, of course, he’s heard the theory that when the minimum wage is raised, the AGING prices of everything, I guess theyISSUES refer to it as

By Tom Frazier “Cost of Living” just goes upward.

It doesn’t seem right to me that if a worker gets enough money to buy food rather than getting it at a free place, that the price of bread, for instance, will go up in price.

Henry says that following this nonsense over Obamacare and the toughness of gettingPLANTING into it for so TOMORROW’S many people, he was upset with the DREAMS TODAY president, but he got back into his

By Brad Olson corner when he proposed the $9 an hour minimum wage. Someone told Henry that the president is proposing an even higher minimum to $10 or so. Henry says he believes the president must be sniffing something if he believes he can go that high that fast.

There are economists who claim that the poorest of the poor will be SPORTS even more so if and when the miniBy Jack Pearson mum wage goes up. The claim is that going to $9 and the health mandate on businesses will create 10 percent fewer jobs at the lowest levels.

Not only Heaven knows that there are way too many people just sitting around and taking the plums as they fall from charitable trees.

These people don’t have much pride left. But Henry and I do agree that there are way too many hard working (or would if they could) Americans not able to even cover their very basic living expenses. Many of these people work long hours at thankless jobs to be certain their families have sufficient food to eat. They struggle while their bosses more often than not have no qualms about filling their pockets with profits. Of course, these profits might not quite fill their pockets if their workers had a living wage, but didn’t the Good Lord tell us to do onto others as you would have them do onto you? Amen to that!

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jovial moods. Sobering wisdom on New Year’s Day led at least the two of us to wonder if those low prices were worth the haze that seemed to then cloud our brains. Inexpensive – Henry says “cheap” – drinks come back to haunt the imbibers. Henry asked me, “Does it require conventional wisdom to determine this?”

Friends Fanny May and Sally Saucebach sat down with us for a bit at the party. We talked pensions, 401K’s and things like mutual funds.

Henry said that he wasn’t interested in any more than doing his job and being paid to do it well. He was misunderstood as he was slurring his speech a bit when they thought

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Well, that’s about enough soap boxing for this time. I guess I had better get my apron on and tell you all about life in the suburbs. Oops!

Henry just came home from work (Where has my day gone?) and said the boys at the factory were talking at lunch break about such as rail cars full of oil costing so much more than pipelines that the president won’t allow to be built and that’s why the cost of gasoline (Not necessarily true) is so high. Plus, they talked about the ridiculousness of companies paying as much as $4 million for half minute ads at the Super Bowl broadcast when they all agreed that is when most of them flush the toilets during game-time.

It seems that Henry has most of the topics for today. He also said the union chief at the factory said the men had to know that India, where a lot of U.S. jobs are going in the technology sector due to cheap labor, now has almost one-third of the people of working age in the world.

It seems, he says, like the gold is rushing the wayBytoEnis India even though Wright they’re using mostly cell phones and other electronics instead of pickaxes and shovels over there.

I told Henry that is enough of this type of conversation. But we must stop hedging our bets, whatever that means.

We had a nice New Year’s Eve at the club. The conversations there always are about the same topics, although Susie and Ernie did tell about the pitch they had for a free cruise to the Bahamas. They did not go as they thought it was a slippery slope that they’d be sliding down. As Ernie says, “The only thing free in this world that he knows about is the air we breathe.”

The $2 tap beers, $3 mixed drinks and $4 cocktails at the club proved again to put most of us in

he said he’d go to hell and back for any financial advice he needed. I do know he meant Ellenbacher.

I do guess that I have rambled on a bit this January day. Button up, be good and remember that there aren’t any cold days in hell.

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BEING HEALTHY continued from page 4A 100 times a day with each hand, stretching your arms to their greatest length and then turning them around your body and, for possibly huffing and puffing exercise, go up and down the stairs in your house at least 10 times daily.

******* Time was when I believed it was easier to give an employee a new title than a raise in pay. Success never was hampered by diligent work. ******* It requires many, many snowflakes falling upon one another to make a measurable depth. ******* If you knock the “e” from care I guess we could appreciate an Affordable Car Act. Only the new car dealers wouldn’t care for this act. ******* Our national debt is over $17 trillion. You could not even count this high in your lifetime. Politicians claim they’d like to cut it down, but they don’t put their votes where their words are. ******* I recently read about a new electric car that, after all credits, etc., is only slightly over $16,000. That’s hardly a jolt to the bank account.

We’re waiting for one that can be fueled by lightning. ******* There were 3,600 passengers on a cruise ship that had its first sailing in the Caribbean recently. If all 3,600 got off at one of those small islands, the entire island might have sunk into the ocean. ******* Do you recall the old sales technique of placing a foot in the door so it could not be slammed in the salesperson’s face? It is much easier today to hang up on the electronic sales pitch. ******* The man was talking about making an organ donation. When I said I would help, little did I know that he wasn’t talking about a musical organ.

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JANUARY 1 Cool Kite Festival Veterans Park, Milwaukee Come and enjoy this free family event that starts off at 11 a.m. with

By Enis Wright individual giant kites, including the popular giant octopus. Come earlier if you want to watch the Polar Bears’ Jump into Lake Michigan. FREE Hot chocolate, coffee, and snacks will be served while they last, (compliments of Caribou Coffee), along with ice carvers, carriage rides and cold weather.

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JANUARY 4, 2014 Family Free Day Milwaukee County Zoo The entire family is welcome to enjoy free admission; regular parking and concession fees still apply.

KILLING TIME with Jim McLoone JANUARY 2, 9, 16 & 23 Music Under Glass The Domes, 524 S. Layton Ave., Milwaukee Enjoy the short winter days listening to music starting 6:30 p.m. along with a light display! Visit county.milwaukee.gov for more information.

JANUARY 2 Picnic/Camping Reservations Waukesha County Administration Bldg., 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Room AC230 Reservations will begin on Thursday, January 2, starting at 8:15 a.m. A Parks staff member will begin at 6 a.m. handing out numbers for those waiting in line and then resume inside the building. If you do not have a number, you will not be able to place a reservation. Messages received BEFORE 8:00 a.m. will be returned last. Reservation phone line: (262) 548-7801.

JANUARY 3, 9 & 15 Jackson Crossings Events open to the public Jackson Crossing’s Retirement Community, N168 W22026 Main St., Jackson Music, free of charge, 6 p.m. Jan. 3, Alan Graveen, Jan. 9, Terry Morgenroth, and Jan. 15, Craig Siemsen.

For details, call 262-993-2838.

JANUARY 6 – 9 A Tribute to the King Northern Lights Theater, Potawatomi Bingo Casino Come to the beginning competition performances and the last competition on Jan. 9th, along with other shows in the evenings. Visit ticketmaster.com or call 414-847-7922 for tickets.

JANUARY 7-12 War Horse Marcus Center for the Performing Arts A heart-warming tale of loyalty and friendship that tells the story of young Albert and his beloved horse Joey. This story is based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo and is a powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs! This is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. For tickets, call 414273-7206 or visit marcuscenter.org.

JANUARY 7 – FEBRUARY 9 End of the Rainbow The Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Exploration of Judy Garland’s rememberable 1968 London comeback that is not to be missed.

For tickets, 414-224-9490 or tickets@milwaukeerep.com.

JANUARY 14 “The Wonder Bread Years” Potawatomi’s Northern Lights Theater VMP is offering special ticket packages for the show opener of John McGivern’s upcoming performance at 2 p.m. and the finale on February 4; 8 p.m. Call 414-607-4130 for details or visit VMPcares.com

JANUARY 17 – 19 Waukesha JanBoree Waukesha area Join in the city wide, family fun winter celebration with many family, children, teen, and adult activities including an ice sculpting competition, toboggan/sledding, and many indoor events. For details visit janboree.org or call 262-524-3737.

JANUARY 19 Retzer Nature Center, W284 S1530 County Rd. DT., Waukesha A full day of family fun on Sunday, free, which tentatively includes: Free Snowshoe use 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Family Nature Activities 10 a.m.

– 4 p.m., Bird Feeding Programs 11a.m. & 1:15 p.m. Winter Tracking Program 12 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. See Starship Earth at the Charles Horwitz Planetarium starting at the top of every hour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For details, call 262-896-8007.

JANUARY 21 Winter Hat Day and Soup Sampler Hometown Pharmacy, N65 W24838 Main St., Sussex Show off your favorite hat and taste some of our Wind & Willow soup line. For details, call 262-8200200.

JANUARY 25 2nd Annual Pewaukee Kiwanis Polar Bear Polar Bear Plungers come in all shapes, sizes, swimsuits, super hero costumes, Mardi Gras beads and the like! Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. Its $20.00 and you receive a souvenir T-Shirt. Raffles start at $1. pewaukeekiwanis.org - 262-691-1547 JANUARY 26 Winter Carnival Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, 1111 E. Brown Rd., Milwaukee Join Audubon Educators for an afternoon of winter fun and games from 12 – 4 p.m. for families and kids. There will be indoor and outdoor activities including snowshoeing, animal tracking, hiking and ice skating. Food will be available and a

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FUTURE EVENTS FEBRUARY 1 Great Lakes Pet Expo State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St. West Allis Animal lovers will join for a heartwarming tribute to our veterans and their pets. Rescue animals up for adoption, shopping, entertainment and more all from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Small charge. For details, call 414266-7040.

FEBRUARY 4 - 9 Evita Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Eva’s passionate and unforgettable true story featuring some of the most beautiful songs, including “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,” “Another Suitcase in Another Hall” and “High Flying, Adored.” Don’t miss the stunning new production, directed by Michael Grandage and choreographed by Rob Ashford. For tickets, call 414-273-7206 or visit marcuscenter.org.

FEBRUARY 13 – 16 2014 Milwaukee/Nari Home Improvement Show Tickets for those 60 and older are $5, with a special price of $4 Thursday for Senior Day. For details, visit wwww.milwaukeenari.org or call 414-771-4071 ON-GOING Ongoing in store events: Hometown Pharmacy, N65 W24838 Main St., Sussex Tuesdays in January at 2 p.m. learn about select over-the-counter supplements and how they can benefit your health. Also 25 percent off all skin care products during this month of January.

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What is the problem with the sports hall of fame?

By Jack Pearson Since its inception in 1951, the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame has been a wonderful addition to our state. It has honored and perpetuated the memories of some of the greatest sports figures in the history of Wisconsin; more than that, actually, some of the greatest in the history of the entire country: names such as Vince Lombardi, Hank Aaron, Alan Ameche, Bonnie Blair, Don Hutson, Pat O’Dea and Warren Spahn, to note just a few of the 134 sports immortals who have been inducted there.

But this column is not simply about the history of the Hall and its occupants; it’s about how the hall has recently fallen into virtual limbo, and how apathy, political infighting and the downturn in the national economy have caused this lamentable situation. The Wisconsin Hall was the first state sports Hall of Fame in the United States to be chartered by its State Senate. That charter called for induction ceremonies to be held every two years. You may not have realized it, but there hasn’t been an induction for the past five years. The last was in 2009, and the ones that were supposed to be held in 2011 and 2013 never were. No one seemed to know who was responsible, what the problems were or whether, in fact, there ever would be another Hall of Fame induction.

Because of all this, a group of area men have taken it upon themselves to determine what the prob-

lems are and to help resolve them.

I’ll tell you more about the group and who they are, and some developments that just occurred, but first a bit of background.

Over the past half century or so, more sports-oriented Halls of Fame have come into being than the average person can keep track of. Here in Wisconsin, for example, it seems as if almost every entity and organization has one. The University of Wisconsin and Marquette University as well as several other colleges and universities in the state each has its own, all honoring its own athletes and coaches, of course. High schools also have them. So do individual teams.

The Green Bay Packers Hall not only exists, it is extremely popular among fans and is visited by hundreds of thousands annually. Miller Park in Milwaukee has four separate Hall of Fame displays in and around the stadium (although the word “Hall” is not always used). There’s the Milwaukee Brewers Walk of Fame, which consists of plaques embedded into the paved walks surrounding the structure, all commemorating former Brewers greats’. Within the stadium, there is a Wall of Fame exhibit in the 3rd base concourse honoring former Milwaukee Braves players. In the 1st base concourse, at the far south end, there are two more Wall of Fame exhibits, one for the Wisconsin Old Time Ballplayers Association, the other for the Wisconsin High School Baseball Coaches Association.

Fan looking at Bart Starr plaque.

Greg Hoffmann

There’s a Hall of Fame about fish, of all things, and it’s visited by not only people from throughout Wisconsin, but from all over the country and the world. It’s the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame up in Hayward.

But the most significant one in the state is the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame. Reason being, it is the only one that includes athletes, coaches, officials and administrators from all venues, amateur and professional, men and women, all sports, including archery, trap shooting, bowling, race car driving, golf and tennis, all ages, everyone. More important, it’s the only one chartered by the state.

It’s the one Hall, you would surmise, that should be the most popular and thus the one with the least problems of finance and administration. But that, unfortunately and inexplicably, has not been the case.

So now back to that group of concerned citizens. The term “concerned citizens” might indicate a bunch of sports fans sitting around with little organizational experience sticking their noses into others’ affairs. This is not so. Each member of the group has long been active in sports in Wisconsin and is professionally competent.

Their unofficial leader and the one who first became aware of the problems facing the Hall and who began the process to offer aid and assistance is Gregg Hoffmann, a well known sports writer and lecturer in

Wisconsin for the past four decades.

Hoffmann is author of five books, including “Down in the Valley,” a history of Milwaukee County Stadium and baseball in this city. He was a staff writer for the Kenosha News and has been the Milwaukee correspondent for USA Today, the Sporting News and Baseball Weekly, and has also served as the senior lecturer for the UW-M Mass Communication Department. Hoffmann was first joined in his endeavors by Rick Schabowski, who is president of the SABR baseball research association and who is also president of the Wisconsin Old Time Ballplayers Association. Others who soon came in included Mario Ziino, who for several decades served in the Milwaukee Brewers organization as its Director of Publications; Bud Lea, the former sports editor and columnist for the Milwaukee Sentinel; Bob Buege, author of a number of sports books including ‘The Milwaukee Braves, a Baseball Eulogy” and who is President of the Milwaukee Braves Historical Association; and others such as Dave DeGrace, Gary DePerry, J.D. Thorne and David Bernacchi, all who have long been involved in sports in this area.

“We want to emphasize that our intention has never been to attempt to take over or control the Hall in any way,” Hoffmann said. “There obviously have been problems, and all we have ever wanted was to help solve

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them. Just recently, I’m happy to say, the Wisconsin Center District told me that they were in the final stages of finalizing the legal rights for the Hall. If the WCD does, in fact, take over operations of the Hall and renews inductions, that’s great. It’s all our group has ever wanted, and our offer to help is still there.”

Hoffmann’s interest in and concern for the Hall is not just recent in nature. It covers more than four decades. It began in the early 70s when he decided to write a book about the Hall. To do so, he spent considerable time interviewing and obtaining information from Joe Krueger, the gentleman who started the Hall in 1951.

Prior to then, Krueger had served as the Milwaukee City Treasurer.

“The home and governing body for the Hall back then was the MECCA complex in downtown Milwaukee,” Hoffmann said. “But it was Krueger who did most of the work and called the shots. He was a oneman show and considered the Hall his baby.” (One unfortunate aspect of the Hall’s induction process I touched on in this column years ago was that, because Krueger had no budget to pay for anything, that inductees were asked to pay for their own plaques, a cost of more than $2,000. If they couldn’t, they weren’t inducted.)

After his meeting with Krueger, Hoffmann compiled biographies of all of the inductees, and has done so for every class since. If you check on the Internet, many of these short bios of the Hall’s recipients were written

by Hoffmann.

After starting the Hall in ’51, Krueger continued to have induction ceremonies until his death in 1981.

“Unfortunately, Joe didn’t have a successor,” Hoffmann said. “As you pointed out, the Hall had a state charter. That charter specifically called for an induction class and ceremony to be conducted every two years. After Joe’s death, control of the Hall reverted to the MECCA management.

They didn’t do diddly. There was no induction process in ’83, or in ’85, or in ’87. I began to be concerned.

I called the MECCA people several times, but got nowhere. I finally mentioned it to a man I knew, State Senator Joe Andrea from Kenosha.

Bud Lea, then a sports columnist for

the Milwaukee Sentinel, also talked to Andrea, who in turn spoke to Governor Tommy Thompson about the issue.”

Fortunately, that did it. Governors, obviously, have a lot more clout than poor sports writers. There was an induction class in 1988.

That involvement by Senator Andrea and Governor Thompson prompted the MECCA Board to fulfill its Hall of Fame obligations. But more changes were in store. MECCA itself was being phased out, and in 1993 the responsibility for the Hall was taken over by an organization called the Wisconsin Sports Authority. For a while, it seemed that everything was running smoothly once again, and induction ceremonies were held in 1993,’95 and ’98. Then the WSA, too, dissolved. It was replaced by the Wisconsin Sports Development Corporation. It, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Center District, were the ones who arranged for the construction of the Walk of Fame outside the U.S. Cellular Arena on N. 4th st. in downtown Milwaukee.

That project was to coincide with the 50th Anniversary of the Hall, in year 2001. The Walk is a nice feature, but as an outdoor exhibit, considering Wisconsin’s long winters and many rainy days, offers limited time for viewing. The plaques on the Walk are also open to not only the elements, but to vandals as well. In 2003, the WSDC invited the people of Wisconsin to vote for Hall of Fame inductees. Prior to that it was always done by committee. Inductions and ceremonies were also held in ’05, and ’07. As noted earlier, the last induction ceremony was conducted in 2009, and was held in the Milwaukee Theater within the U.S. Cellular Arena complex. Then, sadly, history repeated itself, and the WSDC also went out of business.

“For a long period after the 2009 induction, we had no idea who was in control of the Hall or the induction process,” Hoffmann said. “Nor could we obtain any information in that regard. It was for this reason that we started our own ‘Revive the Hall’ effort, and even had our own Facebook page in that name. On our own, too, we held informal tours of the Walk of Fame downtown to help keep the

Gary DePerry and Rick Schabowski.

public’s interest in the Hall alive.”

There’s an added issue that’s quite disconcerting, and one that might explain the delays, Hoffmann said. The future of the huge U.S. Cellular Arena facility is also in question. There is talk that the entire complex may be razed. If that came about, what would happen to all the Hall of Fame plaques on its’ outside walls?

In a related issue, it has been noted that the home of the Milwaukee Bucks, the Bradley Center, has been deemed “inadequate” by NBA. Reportedly, they have informed the Bucks that if a new arena is not created, that they could revoke the Bucks’ franchise. (Isn’t that a crock?). The Bradley Center, built through the gracious donations of Jane and Lloyd Pettit, was called “magnificent” when it was built, and that was only 25 years ago. What multi-millionaires are going to come along today to finance another one? The only way Milwaukee would get a new arena that met NBA specifications would be with taxpayers’ dollars. And that very possibly is not going to happen.

So the obvious outcome would be that the Bucks would be moved to another part of the country, and where have we heard that story before?

On a brighter note, John Steinmiller, the Bucks’ Executive Vice President, and others involved with

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discussions over a new arena have expressed interest in having the Hall be part of a new sports facility, Hoffman said. That’s all fine and good, but what are the odds of such an arena, with all the features the NBA would require, ever becoming reality?

So let’s concentrate on today, and what can be done. The U.S. Cellular Arena and its Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame still exist, so what’s the reason for no induction ceremonies? If it’s the expense, that could be minimized. The biggest expense is with the plaques, which reportedly today cost close to $8,000 each.

But the cost for them could be borne by sponsoring groups. Another major cost is the induction ceremony dinner. But such a dinner is not always necessary, and, in fact, was not included in the 2009 ceremony. At present, there are 134 worthy inductees in the Hall. But there are so many more who should be included, names such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Ron Dayne, Lew Burdette, Forrest Gregg, Ron Drzewiecki, Johnny Kotz, Gene Englund and Archie Dadian, to name just a few. They never will be unless there is another induction ceremony.

As the old bowling instructor said to a young student one day, “Let’s get the ball rolling.”

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Ponte Vedra Florida:Where sea and golf meet

By Mary McLoone Along a long, narrow stretch of sand nestled between the splashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean and the more tranquil waters of the St. John’s River, Ponte Vedra, Florida is located 18 miles southwest of Jacksonville.

It was originally named Mineral City because of the 1914 discovery of minerals in the sands on the beach.

One of the minerals, titanium, was a component of poison gas. After the first World War, the demand for the mineral dropped and The Mining Company then focused its efforts on establishing a resort community and renamed the beach city, Ponte Vedra.

Today, Ponte Vedra has a population of 38,000 and is recognized as an upscale resort destination.

Two of the resorts are worldknown, The Ponte Vedra Inn and Club and The Marriott at Sawgrass, home of the PGA Tour and Players Club Championship played at the renowned Sawgrass each May. Best known for its association with golf, the Ponte Vedra area also is a favorite for tennis, boating, wakeboarding, surfing, fishing and other water enthusiasts.

There are 14 public beach access points located along Ponte Vedra Boulevard, but most do lack public parking. Mickler’s Landing, located just off Hy. A1A, has ample parking available for beachgoers. Dog are welcome there, too.

An interesting point at Mickler’s is that during World War II, it is verified that a German submarine dropped off four saboteurs there.

Each had previously resided in the United States and spoke fluent English. They were captured in Chicago before they could do any damage.

They were then tried by a military tribunal and later executed.

On a 70 degree or higher day, you will find walkers, joggers, surfers, sunbathers and families out for a day at the beach.

There are more than one thousand restaurants within the area of 15 miles along Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra and St. Augustine, just to the south. Our favorites are a family style one for morning and noontime

meals and a waterside restaurant for late afternoon or evening dining.

The Metro Diner has been featured on the Food Network’s popular segment, “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”.

Cap’s on the Water is off the beaten path and off of the highway south of Ponte Vedra. It has the casual feeling of a fishing camp, but there is nothing casual about the food.

Their appetizers and entrees deserve four star ratings.

A visit to Ponte Vedra cannot really be complete without a drive 20 mile south along the ocean to St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States.

Along the way, you’ll pass the Guana Tolomato Manza Research Reserve. There are many miles of trails to explore. The Reserve provides refuge for resident and migratory wildlife such as Fiddler Crabs, Gopher Tortoise, Wood Storks and Pygmy Rattlesnakes. It also is said that the Reserve area has been home to humans for over 6,000 years.

St. Augustine is a history buff’s dream. One of its major events is the Christmas season’s “Night of Lights,” which begins in late November and which we witnessed in mid-December.

National Geographic Traveler has selected St. Augustine’s holiday lighting as spectacular and among the top 10 best in the world. Three million tiny white lights glow along the ancient streets and adorn historical buildings and the ancient Spanish waterfront fortress among others.

Christmas lighting in St. Augustine dates back to the Spanish tradition of displaying white lights in their windows at Christmas time.

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WATER SPORTS: All types of water sports are enjoyed in the Atlantic Ocean alongside Ponte Vedra.

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20A • 50PLUS • JANUARY 2014 MARC SIJAN continued from page 1A zines. I looked at one of them, which detailed the top 20 Hyper Realistic Sculptors today. It was then that I read about the most recent sculptor rating, where Sijan had moved from No. Two in the world to No. One, a tremendous honor.

Sijan is a very private individual, and rarely talks about himself despite his world class skill as a sculptor and his many awards and accolades.

His magnificent sculptures have won him fans throughout the globe. His staunchest fan, however, has always been his lovely wife, Patricia. When I asked her about her husband’s recent ranking upgrade, she smiled and replied that the ranking of Number One in the world should have been awarded to him long ago. Wives of highly successful men always seem to say things like that. It’s a clue to why those successful men are the way they are.

Sijan’s studio is located on a small side street in Milwaukee’s Bay View south side. It’s definitely off the beaten path, which is exactly what he wants. He spends a tremendous amount of time on a single sculpture, taking from six months to a year to complete just one. (He pointed out, however, that he works on several at the same time.) Quiet and solitude are a must for the great concentration to detail that is necessary in his work.

I was completely astounded the first time I walked into his studio.

It is filled with dozens of life-sized sculptures, and each has its own story.

Some of the sculptures are standing, like an ordinary statue. Others are sitting, some are curled into a box, others are lying on the floor. I pointed to one of an aged African beggar, lying on a tattered mat, his arm and hand out, pleading for food. Sijan told me the story of how he was walking through a marketplace in a small African village one day and saw the man.

He said he asked if he could photograph him and do a sculpture of him, and the beggar, of course, agreed, and the request came with a sizable monetary offering. Sijan never creates a sculpture of anyone without obtaining the person’s permission. He told me about his conversations with the beggar, and the story of his plight and the village he lived in. We talked for

quite some time about just that one sculpture. If I had asked him to tell me the story of every one of them, in the studio, I’d probably still be there listening.

You would think, with all his skills, that Sijan would create sculptures of beautiful humans, women such as Marilyn Monroe or male athletes such as Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Not so. A few of his creations are of good looking people, such as that young lady with the towels, but the vast majority are of all shapes and forms, some scrawny, others obese, some old, some young, some weak, some burly, the gamut of humanity.

Sijan is like a superb writer in that regard who writes not only about the rich and famous, but instead about all facets of life on earth. Like the writings of any good author, Sijan’s works of sculpture tell a story.

His creations have been featured in galleries, museums and special exhibits all over the world. They include the Smithsonian Museum of Modern Art in Washington D.C., the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and here in this area, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Waukesha County Museum, and one at the Miller Brewing Company.

Sijan is of Serbian descent, and is proud to have been honored as one of the most prominent Serbian-Americans in the world. He has had 61 one-man museum exhibitions, a truly exceptional total. Most artists are overjoyed to have only one or two such exhibits.

There are many collectors of Hyper Realistic art. One such collector who is from this area is Senator Herb Kohl, who is also owner of the Milwaukee Bucks professional basketball team. It was because of one of these art works he gave to the Bucks that led me to write this story.

The Bucks Training Center is located at 3501 S. Lake Drive. As you enter the lobby, one of the first things you see is a security guard, sitting near the receptionist window. One day when I went there to attend a Bucks Media Day, I saw him myself. As I walked in, I said hello to the guard, got no response and said hello again. He seemed perfectly normal, but wasn’t moving. I wondered if perhaps he was

Sijan’s creations take on all shapes and forms. Four of those above are his sculptures; the one in back with the dark glasses is Sijan. asleep with his eyes open. So I went over and touched him on the shoulder, to awaken him or to get some kind of response. It was then that I discovered to my embarrassment that I’d been trying to talk to a sculpture. The name tag on his chest identified him, tongue in cheek to be sure, as “Art.” I learned later from one of the Bucks media execs that “Art” fools just about everyone. Most people are pleasantly amused and entertained by him, but there are exceptions. Former NBA superstar Michael Jordan came into the lobby one day and reportedly became quite angry when he felt Art was ignoring him and refusing to answer his questions; so much so that he made a point of complaining about him to the Bucks’ officials.

I asked Sijan about “Art.” He laughed. “Actually, there is another guard sculpture similar to Art in the lobby of the US Cellular Arena,” he explained. “I really appreciate the exposure both of them have provided for me but on the other hand, they tend to give the wrong impression of my work. I’ve created hundreds of sculptures in hundreds of different guises that have been and are exhibited in galleries and museums all over the world, but the only ones most Milwaukeeans see are those two security guards,” he said.

Sijan’s works have to be seen; mere words don’t adequately describe them. I’ll try to explain. Look

This looks like a pretty young lady clothed in only a pair of towels. The towels are real; the young lady is not. It is a Hyper Realistic Sculpture by Marc Sijan. at yourself in a mirror, up close. You see those tiny little wrinkles and hairs, the veins beneath the skin and perhaps a tiny mole or a wart or some pimples. Look at the color and texture of your skin and hair. Then the same for your entire body, and observe the shape and size of your torso, arms and legs. There are so many infinitesimal

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things even a good photograph would not reveal. All of that is in every one of Marc Sijan’s creations. It doesn’t seem possible, but that’s what Hyper Realistic Sculpture is, and what Sijan does.

Here’s a few comments from the art world. From Bruce Helander, the White House Fellow of the National Endowment for the Arts: “Hyperrealism came into vogue in the 1970s with the works of Duane Hanson, whose recreations of everyday people were in a class of their own. Artist John De Andrea took the works of Duane Hanson, whose recreations of everyday people were in a class of their own. Artist John De Andrea took the process a step further by recreating figures in their natural state. Today, sculptor Marc Sijan has become one of the most successful and innovative artists in the world. His work… has brought hyper-illusion as another aesthetic component into modern figurative sculpture that is celebrated in museums and gallery exhibitions throughout the world.”

From Louis Zona, Executive Director of the famed Butler Institute of American Art. “It is not just the technical excellence of the work that draws crowds to his exhibitions. The art is thought provoking and timely, with regard to theme and subject. His remarkable sculptures deserve to be included with the best narrative art of the modern era. I simply could not praise an artistic talent more enthusiastically.”

From James Auer, art editor of the Milwaukee Journal. “Awe. Wonder.

Surprise, Bemuzement. Puzzlement.

And no wonder. For Sijan’s almost too believable imagery is the stuff magic is made of. It’s tactile, persuasive, seductive and illusive.”

From Alan Eisenberg, contributing editor, Conquistador. “Sijan is one of the greatest artists of our time.

He is a latter-day Michelangelo, but his sculptures have reached a level of perfection that Michelangelo only dreamt of.”

From Polly Bales of the Hansen Museum of Art. “Marc Sijan’s exhibition of ultra realistic sculptures has been the most widely received of any exhibit we have had in the past 24 years. It even beat out the Degas exhibit.”

That’s enough. In reality, I found dozens of quotes and comments from gallery owners, museum directors and private owners, but there’s not room here to list more.

I haven’t offered much here on Marc’s personal life and his background, but he prefers it that way. As noted, he is a very private individual.

I did discover he was born in 1946, which makes him 67, but in truth he looks half that age. All the work he does, thousands of hours a year, working every day of the week, must be wonderful exercise. I also found out that he attended Bay View High School, loved sports, then earned a degree from UW-Whitewater and an advanced degree from UW-Milwaukee, and that his name is pronounced “sy-john.”

Another truly remarkable aspect of this man is that until he was into his 20s, he had never given a thought to sculpture of becoming a sculptor. He attended Whitewater to earn a degree in teaching. One of his classes there had to do with teaching art. He became more and more interested in art and then specifically in sculpture to the degree that he switched his major.

The world of education lost what may have been a very good teacher. The world of art, however, has gained, what many have said is a genius.

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JANUARY 2014 • 50PLUS

January Poem Christmas is in the rear view mirror and the new year is upon us.

There’s snow and cold, but little for us in early 2014 about to fuss.

There’s only a yet unhealthy Obamacare for us to really cuss.

The fallen snow, a lovely white, along roads soon will be dreary.

Few hikers are out and about, but census takers do us query.

Do we like this or possibly dislike that about our government?

What about those in power whose ideas, left or right, are so badly bent?

Their blustery ideas certainly have not been heaven sent.

Our president definitely presents a successful game plan, But wonderful Congress most of his ideas will try to ban.

While the windy weather of January is really very frigid, Being outside very long could make our bodies quite rigid.

We think backward to when polka music stirred our heart.

Top musical honors often went to Whoopee John Wilfahrt.

Even The Six Fat Dutchmen had a popular oompah band.

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More than a few of these seemed in life us to rattle.

But cheerful and hopeful we plow into days ahead.

The early brightness stirs us daily getting us out of bed.

As we move through winter, spring, summer and fall We pray for each of us that life will be like music at a ball.

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Then we became adults and made to face life’s battle.

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Anything old from attic to basement. Old advertising signs including automotive & gas station signs, clocks & thermometers.

Old toys-tin & steel cars, trucks & trains. Old woodworking tools & Stanley Planes. Old crocks, coffee grinders & kitchen items.

Cash paid please.

Today, nice music has a tendency to lull us to sleep.

Looking back, gosh, we loved life’s excitement as a teen.

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If only we can keep Grandpa’s lips too early from the beer.

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We look ahead to 2014 as a bountiful and happy year.

We Buy

Silverware Gold Jewelry Watches Coins Old Photos Paintings Military All Antiques

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But old-timers recall they needed a dancer like Sally Rand.

Times do change, but not sufficiently to cause us to weep.

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A single space can be purchased for as little as $43 per month or double $86 per month.

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Let us hope as the year 2014 proves its worth in time That there will be much happiness about to rhyme.

Happy New Year!

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JANUARY 2014 SECTION B

HEALTH CARE

EDITORIALS

22ND ANNUAL

STATE CAPITOL COMMENT

By Matt Pommer

MONEY SENSE

DIRECTORY

By Karen Ellenbecker & Julie Ellenbecker -Lipsky

MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

By Bruce Nemovitz

APRON STRINGS

Emma

By Aunt Emma

SENIOR Answer Man

IT MAKES ME

AGING ISSUES

By Tom Frazier

PLANTING TOMORROW’S DREAMS TODAY

By Brad Olson

TRAVEL

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ENTERTAINMENT

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High self-esteem is a powerful 60 predictor of a longer and happier life KILLING TIME SPORTS

By Jack Pearson

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By Enis Wright

By: Dr. David Lipschitz As the new year approaches, we usually say, “This is the year I resolve to get in shape.” We worship thinness and even if not overweight, worry about the little bulge here or blemish there. A 55-year-old friend of mine, who weighs 104 pounds, is consistently trying to lose an extra 4 pounds, hoping to move her sagging rear back to where it was when she was 30. Fat chance. Ooops! Slim chance.

Shape is a national obsession and although it pertains to health, it reflects the way we wish to look. The news media and advertisers portray being thin as a measure of beauty. Pictures of young men with perfect bodies or women wearing scanty clothes, showing a bare midriff and sporting jewelry in their bellybuttons are everywhere.

Our body image has a profound effect on relationships.

New research, presented at the British Psychological Association meeting in England, shows that women who are happy with their weight and body image, and are comfortable in their own skin, are far more likely to maintain happy relationships and active sex lives.

By contrast, women who are perpetually dieting and very critical of their every perceived flaw are less happy in their relationships and more likely to be sexually dissatisfied.

It’s all about self-confidence and high self-esteem. Surveys of thousands of people older than 50, sponsored by the MacArthur Foundation, show that high self-esteem is the single most important predictor of a long and independent life. Poor self-esteem increases threefold the occurrence of illness and the risk of death. It

is for this reason I always look on the positive side, hoping my patients will feel better about themselves after their appointments than before they came in.

There are many factors growing up that lead to low self-esteem: being raised in a dysfunctional family and bullied at school are just two. Physical or emotional abuse can scar a child forever.

Adults’ self-esteem can be affected by dysfunctional marriages, poor work environments or a feeling that nothing is ever good enough. Even the most successful of us can have low self-esteem.

Being perpetually driven to improve and achieve more, and never being satisfied lead to success but also unhappiness brought on by dissatisfying personal lives, divorces and difficulties maintaining friendships.

So what can we do to improve our self-esteems? The causes are

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often so deep-rooted that intensive psychotherapy may be needed to help achieve balanced and happy lives.

We should strive to have high self-worth. This may involve learning how to deal with dysfunctional relationships both at home and at work. Just because your body is not perfect and your weight higher than you would like, and you have some wrinkles and are less shapely than you used to be, it doesn’t mean you are not beautiful. Obviously, beauty is much more than skin-deep. I frequently tell men they are beautiful. They look at me askance. I respond that beauty is not merely the way you look, but who you are, what you have done, the contributions you have made and what you stand for. Most women say the men in their lives are beautiful.

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ASSOCIATIONS

WISCONSIN PARKINSON ASSOCIATION

945 N 12th St., Suite 4602, Milwaukee, WI 53233 Contact Name: Juliette Hayes, Communications Manager 414-219-7061 or 800-972-5455 Affiliations: 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, charitable organization Specialties: Parkinson disease education, support, research.

Philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: The WPA seeks to expand professional and public awareness about Parkinson disease to provide maximum support, the best individual health care, assistance for caregivers and families and increased funding for research.

CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

LUTHER MANOR SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

In 20 years, the number of Americans affected by age-related vision loss is expected to double.

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Vision Forward can help you or your loved one learn more about changing vision and acquire new skills to remain fully independent and continue the things you enjoy in life.

Visit vision-forward.org today to learn more about our exceptional services!

414-615-0100 • vision-forward.org 912 N. Hawley Road, Milwaukee, WI 53213

4545 N. 92nd St. • Wauwatosa, WI 53225 • 414-464-3880 • www.luthermanor.org Contact: Client Relations at 414- 464-3880 or live@luthermanor.org Luther Manor is a nonprofit, accredited continuing care retirement community (CCRC) based in Wauwatosa, WI. Our welcoming campus offers residents a loving, Christian atmosphere where they can enjoy carefree retirement living. We provide an array of amenities and services, including a variety of senior living options and exceptional health care services, conveniently located under one roof.

About 800 people call Luther Manor “home,” living at either our 29-acre campus in Wauwatosa, where we have three residences – The Terrace (Independent Living), The Courtyards (Assisted Living) and the Health Care Center (Skilled Nursing) – or at River Oaks (Assisted Living) on our Mequon campus.

Luther Manor also offers Adult Day Services at our Wauwatosa campus and in Grafton (Lakefield Adult Day Services) through a community partnership with St. John Lutheran Church.

Come explore this close knit community and see how we could serve you.

DENTISTRY-DENTAL SURGERY

AHMAD ESLAMI, DMD, MS DENTAL IMPLANT & PERIODONTAL SOLUTIONS

2323 S. 109th St., West Allis, WI 53227 Contact Name: Natalie 414-321-7200 Payment Accepted: MC, Visa, Discover, cash, check, Care Credit, Springstone Financing, many dental insurance plans.

Affiliated: AAP, ADA, WDA, WSOP, GMDA, AAID, ICOI Specialties: Dental implants; Laser assisted periodontal surgery; Pin-hole Surgical Technique (treatment of gum recession), Cosmetic gum surgery.

Philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: We treat our patients of all ages with kindness, sensitivity and respect in a warm and friendly environment. We offer the most conservative, effective and least invasive techniques available with the most desirable results.

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real experiences

HEALTHCARE GUIDE OCONOMOWOC DENTAL CARE

819 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Contact Name: Judy S. 262-567-7224 Payment Accepted: most insurance accepted, care credit.

Affiliations: ADA, WDA, AACD, ICIC. Specialties: All dental services provided.

Philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: Extra time & care is always provided.

DOCTORS/HOSPITALS

DR. TERRANCE J. BENDA S.C.

1626 South Main Street, West Bend 262-334-5137 Contact person: Jean Strupp Affiliated with St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend and the West Bend Surgery Center.

Specialties: Medical and surgical treatment of foot and ankle conditions for all ages. Board certified in medical/surgical treatment of foot and ankle problems.

Philosophy: My office staff and I stress friendly personal care to patients of all ages. Most insurance coverage accepted.

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10150 W. National Ave. • West Allis, WI 53227 414-321-7520 2323 N. Mayfair Rd. • Wauwatosa, WI 53226 414-258-4550 735 W. Wisconsin Ave. • Milwaukee, WI 53233 414-298-0099 Mark Freedman, MD; Brett Rhode, MD, Daniel Ferguson, MD; Daniel Paskowitz, MD, PhD; Michael Raciti, MD; David Scheidt, OD Specialties: Ophthalmology- treatment of virtually all eye-related, diseases and conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

Philosophy: Provide cutting edge technology and expert personalized care to help ensure that all patients have the opportunity to “see life to the fullest.”

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“I am pleased to say that the care I received at ManorCare Health Services – Pewaukee was quite good. The staff did all they could to make me comfortable and allowed me to recover faster after my surgery. Overall my experience was great .”

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EVANS CHIROPRACTIC

15720 W. National Ave., New Berlin, WI 53151 Contact Name: Eliesha Evans 262-785-5515 Payment Accepted: Cash, check, most credit cards, insurance, care credit financing.

Specialties: Chiropractic Care, Stress Relieving Therapeutic Massage Therapy, Certified Organic Nutritional Supplements, State of the Art Pain Management with MLS Class 4 Laser, Individualized therapeutic detox programs, Therapeutic customized weight loss programs.

Philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: Addressing acute pain initially, then working together to get them stronger and more flexible through individualized easy exercises which they perform to keep themselves well. Also, dealing with nutritional deficiencies that come with the aging process.

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HEALTHCARE GUIDE EYE CARE SPECIALIST continued from PAGE 3B Affiliations: Eye Surgery and Laser Center of Wisconsin, Aurora West Allis Medical Center, Aurora Sinai Medical Center, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Elmbrook Hospital and The Surgery Center of Greater Milwaukee.

Payments accepted: Medicare, cash, check, almost all major insurers, MasterCard, Discover Card and Visa.

MAIN OPTICAL

Contact Name: Greg Yauck, ABOC 1111 Delafield St., Ste 312 • Waukesha, WI 53188 262-542-6669 400 Bay View Rd., Ste D • Mukwonago, WI 53149 262-363-1515 1185 Corporate Ctr. Ste. 210 • Oconomowoc, WI 53066 262-560-0725 Payment accepted includes: cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, VSP, VIPA, Optum health, NVA. We service all ophthalmic and optometric practices.

Specialties: Hi index, DRX manufacturing, anti-reflectic coating, silhouette, Calvin Klein, Sophia Loren, Stetson and many other frames.

Our philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: ophthalmic dispensing along with treating all of our patients with respect and dignity. Our opticians are American Board of Opticianry certified with cutting edge technology.

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Contact Name: Jan Schaefer, MA/COA 262-547-3352 1111 Delafield St., Ste 312•Waukesha, WI 53188 400 Bayview Rd., Ste D•Mukwonago, WI 53149 1185 Corporate Ctr, Ste 210•Oconomowoc, WI 53066 201 N Mayfair Rd., Ste 525•Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Affiliations with ProHealth Care, Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, Froedtert Memorial Hospital and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare. Payments accepted are cash, checks, charge cards, most insurances. Specialties include Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Botox. “Our Patients are our priority.” All patients are treated with respect and dignity at Medical Eye Associates and Main Optical.

All Patients Welcome!

N65 W24838 Main St., Sussex 262-820-0200 Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

1684 North Prospect Avenue• Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Additional locations in Bayside, Brookfield, and Franklin) 414-271-2020 Specialties: Ophthalmology, Optometry, Cataract Surgery, Multifocal and Astigmatism Correcting Lens Implants, All-Laser LASIK, Cornea, Glaucoma and Diabetic Eye Care, Medical Laser Procedures, Optical and Contact Lens Services, and Comprehensive Eye Exams.

Philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: Milwaukee Eye Care Associates is dedicated to providing exceptional vision care, general ophthalmology services, cataract surgery and refractive surgery in Southeastern Wisconsin. We also offer premium surgical solutions to match and enhance the lifestyle of each patient. We strive to consistently exceed the expectation of our patients through personalized patient care, outstanding patient outcomes, and the most advanced technology.

Payment Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurances.

Financing is available through CareCredit®.

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HEALTHCARE GUIDE HEARING

CAPTEL CAPTIONED TELEPHONE

450 Science Dr. • Madison, WI 53711 800-482-2424 Payment Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover. Not covered by Insurance. Captioning Service is free.

Specialties: Free telephone service for people who have difficulty hearing over the phone. CapTel Captioned Telephones show word-for-word captions of everything a caller says. Similar to closed captions you seen on television, only for phone calls. Ideal for people with hearing loss.

Philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: CapTel was developed to provide people with hearing loss the confidence, security, and peace of mind of relying on the phone – to connect with family, friends, and businesses.

HOME HEARING AID SERVICES INC.

Contact Name: Andrew Cmeyla Hubertus, WI 53033 262-253-2151 Specialties: include in home hearing tests, hearing aid provider, repairs, ear molds.

Payment accepted: credit card, check and some insurance accepted.

Philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: Patience is #1 and understanding that having a hearing loss is very frustrating. By com-

ing to the patient’s home, it makes it easier to address the needs of the individual. I try to educate other family members regarding the patient’s hearing loss. The patient knows everything there is about their hearing loss. I try to convey that concern to others.

ZOUNDS HEARING CENTER

15280 Bluemound Road • Elm Grove, WI 53122 Contact Name: Matthew Schultz 262-395-4421 Payment Accepted: Credit cards, Care Credit, check.

Affiliations: Member of the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce.

Specialties: Hearing Healthcare, Hearing Aids.

Philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: To care for the hearing needs of our clients to the best of our ability through compassion and integrity.

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HEALTHCARE GUIDE HOME HEALTH

LENDING HANDS HEALTHCARE

625 Walnut Ridge Drive, Suite 104 • Hartland, WI 53029 Contact Name: Jane Khen 262-369-8000 Payment Accepted: Medicaid (Title 19), Community Care, Care WI., iCare, United Healthcare, Family Care, VA, Workman’s Comp., Private Pay. Specialties: PCW services, companionship, homemaking services, MD appointments, med reminders.

Philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: We strive to provide quality services to help you stay independent as long as possible.

QUALITY HOME HEALTH CARE, INC.

W125 S7554 Coventry Lane, Muskego 414-315-3717 - Kim, 414-315-0504 - Lynette Contact persons: Kim M. Jrolf CNA Lynette Stefanec, RN BSN, RCS Quality Home Health Care is committed to providing its patients with the highest quality care. Services Provided include bathing, dressing, cooking/feeding, housekeeping, administer medications, check medication compliance, companionship and daily check-in, respite and over night care. We are a health care service provider that provides quality care in home skilled and non-skilled nursing services to individuals in the comfort and privacy of their own home. We are staffed with registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, companions and housekeepers. Our staff is available 24/7 to provide you or your loved one that personal care that is deserved. Quality Home Health Care promotes appropriate, adequate, effective and efficient health care to all its patients. The future of this type of service will grow as the population reaches maturity.

SUPPORTIVE HOME LIVING SERVICES, INC.

238 W. Broadway, Waukesha Contact Person: Kellie Kingston 262-544-0687 We serve Washington, Racine, Milwaukee, Ozaukee and Waukesha.

Services we offer include housekeeping, respite care, cooking, feeding, telephone reassurance, overnight care, personal care, baths, etc., administer medication, check medication compliance, companion, daily check and non medical home care services. Home health care benefits the seniors with one on one quality care and affordable.

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CEDAR COMMUNITY

262-306-2100 www.cedarcommunity.org 5595 County Road Z • West Bend, WI 53095 At Cedar Community, we offer home-based healthcare, supportive care and hospice services; subacute (short-term recovery) rehabilitation, inpatient OT/PT/ST rehabilitation, outpatient OT/PT/ST rehabilitation, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory loss-specific assisted living and skilled nursing.

Also independent senior living apartments and homes, retreat /wellness

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HEALTHCARE GUIDE center with massage therapy and acupuncture, and intergenerational outreach programs. Specialties at Cedar Community include assisting seniors and their “sandwich generation� loved ones with navigating the labyrinth of health and housing services available for seniors, helping assess needs and providing recommendations and resources.

Fees/Covered by Medical Insurance: All health services are covered by Medicare/Medicaid and most private insurance with a physician’s referral. We have 700 +/- on staff.

Physicians include: Muhammad Mian, MD, Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center Medical Director; Luiza Florescu, MD, Cedar Home Health and Hospice Medical Director. We have been in business since 1953.

Certifications: Medicare / Medicaid, etc.

CLEMENT MANOR

Retirement Community Assisted Living 9339 W. Howard Ave., Greenfield www.clementmanor.com 414-546-7000 Enjoy a continuum of health and well-being where personal growth and independence are encouraged. Spacious apartments feature all the necessary amenities and are just steps away from the Chapel, Country Store, Gift Shop, Restaurant, Cafe, and Bank. Meals and weekly housekeeping and linen service are available so you can spend more time enjoying the warm water pool or whatever your heart desires! Transitional care and long-term care are also part of the services on the Clement Manor campus. Sponsored by School Sisters of St. Francis.

CREATIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS LLC

314 E. Main St. • Watertown, WI 53094 Contact Name: Mary Delgado 920-261-1345 X256 Specialties: Creative Living environments LLC provides assisted living for seniors.

Philosophy of Practice and Treating Older Individuals: Our philosophy is enhancing their lives while exceeding expectations.

Payment accepted here includes private, Medicaid, Family Care and Insurance.

JACKSON CROSSINGS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

N168 W22022 Main Street • Jackson, WI 53037 262-993-2838 Contact Person: Amy Lloyd Living on the Lake is important to many Wisconsin residents. At Jackson Crossings, people enjoy the birds, gardens, and fishing on a small “Northwoodsâ€? lake among friends and family.

Our spacious one bedroom, two bedroom and studio apartments include lakeside patios or balconies, utilities, cable TV, housekeeping, towel and linen service, concierge service, heated indoor parking and much more. Depending on the services provided, monthly fees range from $2,390 to over $5,000 per month and include a meal plan, fitness and wellness programs as well as many recreational activities such as bus tours, live music and entertainment, art programs, wine tastings, barJACKSON CROSSINGS continued on PAGE 8B

The Rehabilitation Center at Luther Manor

Personalized hospital-to-home healthcare services provided in a private and comfortable healing environment When you require complex medical care, therapy or just a little extra time to recuperate after hospitalization, sugery, illness or injury, you can trust The Rehabilitation Center at Luther Manor.

Our dedicated, caring team of experienced therapists and nurses will focus on you and your recovery, so you can return home as quickly as possible.

To schedule a visit or make a reservation, please contact Client Relations at (414) 464-3880 or live@luthermanor.org.

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The best things about Retirement Living at Jackson Crossings are the excellent services and outstanding staff who make you the priority. If you should need rehabilitation or other help, you can receive the best care and never have to leave. Assisted Living and Memory Care are available.

Our staff includes RN’s, CNA’s, a social worker, therapists, and a certified Alzheimer’s educator. No entry fee or endowment is required and pets are welcome.

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It’s inconvenient to travel for medical care when you don’t feel well. We understand that and are doing something about it. Beginning in early 2014, ProHealth Care will open a medical clinic within each Regency Senior Community, staffed with a nurse practitioner.

What is a nurse practitioner?

Nurse practitioners provide high-quality, personalized medical care, just like a doctor. They diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries, manage chronic health conditions, order and interpret tests, and prescribe medications.

Mary Muth, APNP, still makes house calls.

For convenience, Mary Muth, APNP, will spend time at each Regency campus and can work with residents to optimize health and maintain independence. Her unique approach focuses on both care and cure.

A visit with Mary will be very similar to a physician visit. She will ask questions in order to learn medical history and understand concerns. Then she will work to diagnose, treat and manage medical conditions. She will fully explain the details of any treatment plan required, and provide information to help patients make good lifestyle choices.

Mary is supported by the full resources of ProHealth Care, including a network of more than 500 physicians and 3 hospitals. If additional treatment is required, she can recommend the services or specialists needed and help coordinate care.

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13700 W. National Ave. • New Berlin, WI 53151 Contact Name: Linda Wickstrom 262-797-4600 Payment Accepted: Invoice Affiliations: ProHealth Care and Froedtert Health Community Memorial Hospital.

Specialties: Long-term Skilled Nursing, Short-term Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Memory Care.

Philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: Dedicated to developing and offering a range of high quality service in a professional, ethical and financially responsible manner.

PROHEALTH CARE REGENCY SENIOR COMMUNITIES – BROOKFIELD

777 N. Brookfield Road • Brookfield, Wisconsin 53045 Contact Name: Terry Sommers, Community Services Director 262-780-0321 Payment Accepted: We accept Private pay, Long term care insurance, Veterans benefits, Family care program-Care Wisconsin and Community Care.

Affiliations: We are a non-profit member of the ProHealth Care family.

Specialties: Senior Living, Assisted Living and Attended Care Residences.

Philosophy of Practice and Treating Older Individuals: We are a full service community providing a superior quality of life for adults above the age of 62, offering programming with both fun and function, allowing an individual to age in place with dignity.

PROHEALTH CARE REGENCY SENIOR COMMUNITIES – MUSKEGO

W181 S8540 Lodge Boulevard • Muskego, Wisconsin 53150 Contact Name: Judy Sorce, Director of Community Services 262-679-0888 Payment Accepted: Private Pay and Family Care Affiliations: We are a non-profit member of the ProHealth Care family.

Specialties: Senior Living, Catered Living, Supportive Living, Assisted Living & Attended Care Residences.

Philosophy of Practice and Treating Older Individuals: We are a continuation of care community providing a superior quality of life for adults age 55 and above. We offer educational, recreational, social opportunities as well as health and wellness programming to keep our residents healthy, active and engaged as they age in place.

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13750 W. National Avenue • New Berlin, Wisconsin 53151 Contact Name: Arleen Houssaye, Director of Community Services 262-789-1699 Payment Accepted: Private pay and Family Care.

Affiliations: We are a non-profit member of the ProHealth Care family.

Specialties: Senior Living, Catered Living, Catered Care, Supportive Living, Assisted Living & Attended Care Residences.

Philosophy of Practice and Treating Older Individuals: We are a full service community providing a superior quality of life for adults above the age of 62, offering educational, recreational, social opportunities as well as health and wellness programming to keep our residents healthy, active and engaged as they age in place.

ST. CAMILLUS ASSISTED LIVING

10101 W. Wisconsin Ave. • Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Contact Name: Catrina Keane 414-259-4677 Payment Accepted: Private pay, long term, insurance, Family Care.

Affiliations: St. Camillus Continuing Care Community.

Specialties: Assisted Living, Memory Care and person centered activities.

Philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: St. Camillus develops a personalized service plan for each of its residents. This plan is tailored to the individual’s needs, abilities, preferences and interests.

ST. CLARE TERRACE ASSISTED LIVING

Contact Name: Anne Guetersohn 3553 S. 41 ST. • Milwaukee, WI 53221 414-649-0730 Living at St. Clare Terrace means that you will have the support you need to enjoy a lifestyle that enhances your freedom and independence. It is about compassionate care, delicious meals, meaningful activities, and a focus on “you”. Private and Family Care payments accepted. St. Clare Terrace is sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of St. Clare and managed

by Clement Manor. Located near Alverno College.

ST. JOHN’S MANOR

812 Marquette Ave. • South Milwaukee 414-762-2511 St. John’s Manor offers personal attention with full-time nursing assistants, full-time activity staff and a charming home-like atmosphere. Living arrangements include private rooms and activities such as bingo, van rides, entertainment, community programs, a patio and a transportation van. There is a refundable enrollment fee.

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1313 Missouri Ave. • South Milwaukee 414-762-8026 St. Mary’s Manor offers personal attention in a charming home-like atmosphere and provides many levels of care. The facility has private rooms, full-time nurses and a full-time activity staff. Most popular activities include bingo, van rides, entertainment programs, community programs and the outdoor deck. There is a refundable enrollment fee.

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3023 So. 84 Street • Milwaukee, WI 53227 Contact Name: Cindy 414-607-4191 Payment Accepted: Medicare & Medicaid. Affiliations: Aurora Medical Clinic & Sundance Rehabilitation & Wellness.

Specialties: Short-term Rehab, Ventilator & Respiratory Care, Skilled Nursing, Pastoral Care, Hospice, Assisted Living and Independent Living.

Our philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: VMP is dedicated to providing a full range of care and services that respect each individual’s personal, physical and spiritual needs.

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Affiliations: Sundance Rehabilitation & Wellness and Aurora Medical Clinic.

Specialties: Short-term Rehab, Ventilator & Respiratory Care, Skilled Nursing, Pastoral Care, Hospice, Assisted Living and Independent Living.

Philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: VMP is dedicated to providing a full range of care and services that respect each individual’s personal, physical and spiritual needs.

WIMMER SENIOR COMMUNITIES – FOREST RIDGE

11077 W. Forest Home Avenue. • Hales Corners, WI 53130 Contact Name: Mary Zurowski, Resident Services Coordinator 414-425-1148 Payment Accepted: Private Pay Affiliations: Wheaton Franciscan Geriatric Medicine.

Specialties: Senior & Assisted Living.

Philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: Wimmer Senior Communities has provided exceptional senior and assisted living since 1975. If a resident moves into senior living and their needs should change they can stay in their own apartment for the assisted living program.

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Philosophy: Educate seniors in the coverages they have and need. Offer solutions to problems. Help in any way we can.

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Specialties: senior health and life insurance products.

Philosophy: We can help you tailor a plan to fit your needs and budget.

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901 Fond du lac Ave. • Kewaskum, WI 53040 Contact Name: Tamara Ravn 262-477-1700 Payment Accepted: all major credit cards, check, cash.

Affiliations: WPQC, Medicare accredited.

Specialties: Free delivery, accept all insurance plans, flu, pneumonia & shingles vaccines.

Philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: Personalized patient care, Medicare Part D consultations, provide & bill Medicare B supplies, special orders.

FROEDTERT HEALTH HOMETOWN PHARMACY SUSSEX

N65 W24838 Main St. • Sussex, WI 53089 Contact Name: Kate Rekowski 262-820-0200 Payment Accepted: all major credit cards, check, cash.

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Philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: Personalized patient care, Medicare Part D consultations, special orders.

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Specialties: Long-term Skilled Nursing, Short-term Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Memory Care.

Philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: Dedicated to developing and offering a range of high quality service in a professional, ethical and financially responsible manner.

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N26 W23977 Watertown Rd. • Waukesha, WI 53188 Contact Name: Gene Arov • Admission Director 262-523-0933 Payment Accepted: Medicare, Managed care, private pay, Medicaid.

Specialties: Long term care, Memory care, Short-term Rehabilitation, palliative care and respite.

Philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: We, the employees of HCR ManorCare, are dedicated to providing the highest quality in health care services. By ensuring that patients and residents live with the greatest dignity and comfort possible, we will establish HCR ManorCare as the preeminent care provider, committed to standards of performance which serve as the hallmark of the industry. Satisfying the needs of our most discriminating customers is the truest indicator of how well we are meeting these standards. By meeting them consistently, we will further the success of this enterprise and enhance the future for us all. As members of the HCR ManorCare team, our exceptional performance will create the greatest possibility for personal development and recognition. Through our success, the company will continue to grow and broaden its opportunities in diverse health care markets.

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HEALTHCARE GUIDE ST. CAMILLUS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

10101 W. Wisconsin Ave. • Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Contact Name: Chris Guenthner 414-259-4679 Payment Accepted: Private Pay, Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance.

Affiliations: 5 Star Medicare Rating, Best Nursing Homes US World News and World Report.

Specialties: Short term Rehab, Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy, Outpatient Therapy.

Philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: We believe in St. Camillus’ philosophy of treating everyone with the respect and compassion that you would extend to a family member.

THE REHABILITATION CENTER AT LUTHER MANOR

4545 N. 92nd St. • Wauwatosa, WI 53225 414-464-3880 • www.luthermanor.org Contact: Client Relations at 414-464-3880 live@luthermanor.org When you or a loved one requires extended medical care or therapy after hospitalization for surgery, illness or injury, Luther Manor is here to help you on the road to recovery.

Our Rehabilitation Center offers therapy services in a comfortable, healing environment. Skilled nursing care is provided by a dedicated team

of professionals and licensed, experienced therapists who offer one-onone care. Whether you need physical, occupational or speech therapy services, we can help.

Our team of nurses, therapists, social workers and client relations professionals will work with hospital discharge planners and physicians to make your transition to the Rehabilitation Center effortless. During your stay, we will provide education and support to prepare you and your family for your return home.

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13700 W. National Ave. • New Berlin, WI 53151 Contact Name: Linda Wickstrom 262-797-4600 Payment Accepted: Invoice Affiliations: ProHealth Care and Froedtert Health Community Memorial Hospital.

Specialties: Long-term Skilled Nursing, Short-term Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Memory Care.

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N26 W23977 Watertown Rd. • Waukesha, WI 53188 Contact Name: Gene Arov Admission Director 262-523-0933 Payment Accepted: Medicare, Managed care, private pay, Medicaid.

Specialties: Long term care, Memory care, Short-term Rehabilitation, palliative care and respite.

Philosophy of practice and treating older individuals: We, the employees of HCR ManorCare, are dedicated to providing the highest quality in health care services. By ensuring that patients and residents live with the greatest dignity and comfort possible, we will establish HCR ManorCare as the preeminent care provider, committed to standards of performance which serve as the hallmark of the industry. Satisfying the needs of our most discriminating customers is the truest indicator of how well we are meeting these standards. By meeting them consistently, we will further the success of this enterprise and enhance the future for us all. As members of the HCR ManorCare team, our exceptional performance will create the greatest possibility for personal development and recognition. Through our success, the company will continue to grow and broaden its opportunities in diverse health care markets.

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HEALTHCARE GUIDE SELF-ESTEEM continued from PAGE 1B Many of us have negative thoughts about growing older, but these stereotypes are preposterous.

In 2013, I turned 70, as did Mick Jagger, John Kerry, Newt Gingrich, Robert De Niro, Joe Namath and Billy Jean King. I have not yet reached my prime and believe the best is yet to come. And while most say 70 is the new 50, I say it’s the new 45. There is nothing a 70-year-old can’t do!

At 70, you can retire from your job if you wish but cannot retire from life. Life has to be full to have meaning. Cultivate your creative side. Remain a lifelong learner. Write, paint or develop an avocation. Stay occu-

pied and involved. Remain close to your family.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if each of us felt comfortable with a bare midriff and a navel jewel? So what if it jiggles and moves from side to side and up and down? Always remember your inner and outer beauty, and tell yourself you are gorgeous.

Dr. David Lipschitz is the author of the book “Breaking the Rules of Aging.” To find out more about Dr. David Lipschitz and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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HEALTHCARE GUIDE An ounce of nuts daily prolongs life and prevents disease By: Dr. David Lipschitz Nuts are generally considered bad choices for snacks because they’re so high in calories. It is why experts recommend avoiding cakes or desserts containing a high content of them, and why many of us keep them out of our diets.

But in recent years, more and more information has been indicating the tremendous benefits nuts have on improving health. The most encouraging report showed that adding nuts to your diet either prevented weight gain or promoted weight loss.

Researchers have found dieters who consume an ounce of nuts daily are more likely to eat less at supper and, therefore, lose weight.

And now, from a large population study, comes remarkable evidence that nut consumption reduces the risk of heart disease in both men and women by as much as 50 percent. The benefit is so impressive that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a proposal to allow foods containing nuts to state on their labels: “Diets containing an ounce of nuts per day can reduce your risk of heart disease.”

A massive study recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine shows that increasing nut intake also reduces the risk of many chronic illnesses, including heart disease and diabetes. It appears to reduce risk of death, too.

Researchers followed over 75,000 women from 1980 to 2010, and over 40,000 men from 1986 to 2010. Over the 30-year period, compared to those who never ate nuts, those who did once weekly had a 7 percent lower risk of dying, gradually reducing the risk even more as they consumed more nuts. For those eating nuts at least once a day, the DAILY NUTS continued on PAGE 17B

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HEALTHCARE GUIDE DAILY NUTS continued from PAGE 16B risk of death was lowered by a remarkable 20 percent. Further analysis revealed significant reductions in the risk of heart and respiratory diseases, diabetes, infections and cancer.

There was some concern at the outset of the study that daily nut consumption could lead to weight gain. The exact opposite turned out to be the case. Those eating nuts most frequently either maintained their weight or lost weight during the course of the study. Nut-eaters were overall healthier: They were less likely to be obese, had lower waist circumferences, lower cholesterols and blood-sugar levels than their counterparts not eating nuts. They also ate less, consumed more fruits and vegetables, and exercised more regularly.

For this reason, it’s unclear whether the found benefits of nuts were a result of people committed to healthier lifestyles and living longer being less concerned about their weights and, hence, more likely to eat nuts.

There are many ways nuts promote health. They contain the best polyunsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids, are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibers, and have high concentrations of antioxidants (phenols and phytosterols).

Most experts recommend having an ounce of nuts as a snack in the afternoon and about two to three hours before dinner. They are calorically dense and take a long time to chew.

This, in turn, helps promote satiety, as does their high calorie content.

Nuts’ high level of fiber also makes

you feel full and less hungry at dinnertime. Nuts make it easier to eat prudently, limiting your risk of becoming obese and making a diet program more likely to be successful.

Nuts reduce the risk of heart attacks in a number of ways. Monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids tend to lower cholesterol and decrease the risk of blood clotting.

High concentrations of the amino acid arginine promote blood flow, dilate blood vessels and help maintain a lower blood pressure. And high fiber content reduces cholesterol and appears to decrease the risk of diabetes. High fiber and healthy fats in nuts also promote better gastrointestinal function and decrease the risk of colon, breast and prostate cancers.

Like an apple a day, an ounce of nuts will almost certainly keep the doctor away. The most important message you can extract from this information is that the best approach to dieting is not necessarily the consumption of low-calorie foods, but that learning to make the right food choices and eating in the right amounts will lead to a long and healthy life.

Dr. David Lipschitz is the author of the book “Breaking the Rules of Aging.” To find out more about Dr. David Lipschitz and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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Simple strategic key to combat Alzheimer’s

By Dr. David Lipschitz Simple strategies promoting health can delay Alzheimer’s disease by many years.

A healthy lifestyle including exercise, eating right and controlling stress reduces not only the risk of a heart attack and stroke but also the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the brain associated with relentless and insidiously progressive damage to brain cells. Abnormalities are present in the brain 20 years before symptoms develop.

Initially, an abnormal protein called beta amyloid precursor protein accumulates in and around brain cells.

The protein causes a subtle inflammation that damages and destroys the cells. When destruction of the brain becomes severe enough, symptoms develop.

Alzheimer’s disease initially affects that part of the brain responsible for short-term memory. Thus, the earliest symptoms include forgetting appointments, repeating yourself and having difficulties remembering recent events.

Abnormalities characteristic of Alzheimer’s can be found in well over 50 percent of brains examined at autopsy, even though many die with no memory problems. When symptoms initially develop is dependent not only on the severity of the degeneration but also on the health of the unaffected brain. High blood pressure, cholesterol deposits in arteries, major or multiple minor strokes, diabetes and a host of other problems all impair brain function.

This decline in function reduces the ability of the brain to compensate for the degeneration caused by Alzheimer’s, resulting in the development of symptoms at an earlier age.

It is not surprising, therefore, that compelling research shows that strategies to reduce the risk of heart disease are more effective at slowing the rate of progression of Alzheimer’s than any of the current medications used to treat the disease. Furthermore, if heart disease is not present, the brain is likely to be healthier and more able to adapt to changes in the brain caused by Alzheimer’s. Only ALZHEIMER’S continued on PAGE 19B

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HEALTHCARE GUIDE ALZHEIMER’S continued from PAGE 18B if this person lives well past age 90 would memory loss develop.

If Alzheimer’s pathology is present in the brain, nothing is more important than delaying the time at which memory loss occurs and the rate at which it progresses. This will assure additional years of independent life, delaying the need for caregiving and nursing home placement.

This offers the potential of substantial reductions in the emotional and financial burdens of the disease while improving the quality of life of families.

The vast majority of baby boomers will reach the age of 85, at which time half will have memory problems severe enough to prevent them from living alone without assistance.

At middle age and beyond, the best strategy to maintain a robust memory throughout life is to eat right, exercise and prevent high blood

pressure, elevated cholesterol and diabetes. And for those with heart disease, treatment with medications that include aspirin, statins to lower cholesterol, beta-blockers and the angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors better known as ACE inhibitors (drugs used to treat high blood pressure) not only prevent worsening heart problems but also reduce the risk of memory loss.

Research indicates that the more active the brain, the lower the risk of Alzheimer’s. Studies of twins have shown that the person with the higher degree and a history of lifelong learning is far less likely to develop memory loss than his identical twin who is less educated. Keeping your mind keen and active helps maintain a healthy brain. These individuals are far better able to compensate for Alzheimer’s-induced brain damage.

However, keeping the mind active does not prevent the relentless

progression of Alzheimer’s so that when the disease finally manifests it is more advanced and appears to progress more rapidly.

While age is the most important risk factor for Alzheimer’s, the second most important is family history. If more than one close family member has been diagnosed with the disease, the risk in younger family members is 50 percent higher. For these individuals, some experts believe that in addition to a healthy lifestyle, beginning at an age that is 20 years younger than symptoms developed in their affected relative, they should be treated as if they have had a heart attack. This includes lowering the bad or LDL cholesterol to below 70, aggressively maintaining normal blood pressure and being treated with a low dose of an ACE inhibitor.

We must all hope that in the near future there will be a cure for Alzheimer’s. The size of the coming ep-

idemic makes it ever more important to emphasize strategies to improve both heart and brain health.

Dr. David Lipschitz is the author of the book “Breaking the Rules of Aging.” To find out more about Dr. David Lipschitz and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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Local Eye MDs explain risks & treatments for Glaucoma T Learn the treatment options Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S., affecting 4+ million Americans of all ages and races. . . and, at least half don't even know they have it.

Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes progressive damage to the optic nerve and is often related to fluid pressure in the eye.

Left undetected and/or untreated, glaucoma will first cause loss of side vision and later possibly all sight. Glaucoma is known as the “Sneak Thief of Sight” because the most common type is painless and progresses so slowly that most people don't notice symptoms for years— until severe permanent damage has already occurred.

What’s the best protection against glaucoma? The ophthalmologists at Eye Care Specialists advise that you learn the risk factors; schedule regular, dilated eye exams; and follow your doctor’s recommendations. In this article, they also detail the latest advances in treatment options.

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■ How is glaucoma treated?

Dr. Freedman: Glaucoma can’t be cured, but treatment can usually halt further damage. The most common type of glaucoma is a lifelong condition that requires continual management. To prevent vision loss, we prescribe drops to lower pressure by either decreasing fluid production in or increasing fluid drainage out of the eye.

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■ Is there an alternative to drops?

Dr. Rhode: In cases where multiple drops are required or drops cannot control the pressure, or side effects are intolerable, laser treatment procedures may be an alternative, including LTP and SLT (which increase fluid drainage) and ECP (which decreases fluid production). All take less than 10 minutes at our surgery center and are covered by Medicare and most insurances.

Glaucoma can cause a gradual “tunneling” of vision that often goes unnoticed until permanent sight loss occurs.

Know the risks

n Glaucoma is most common in adults over age 40, and the risk increases with each decade. Regular screenings should start at this time. n If you have a sibling or parent with glaucoma, your risk of developing the disease increases 5 to 10 times. As such, children and siblings of glaucoma patients should have their eyes checked every 1-2 years.

(Even if initial results are normal, glaucoma can often develop over time.) n Ethnicity affects your risk rate. If you are black, you have a 6-8 times higher risk of going blind from glaucoma than a white person.

Hispanics and Asians also have a higher risk rate than Caucasians. n Other risk factors include nearsightedness, diabetes (doubles the risk of glaucoma), steroid use, and having a previous eye injury. n According to one study, glaucoma patients 50 and older were three times as likely to have experienced a fall in the previous year and six times as likely to have been involved in a car accident in the previous five years as were members of control groups. They were also more likely to be at fault when a collision did occur. Why the increased risk of injury? Glaucoma can damage the optic nerve, which may lead to potentially dangerous narrowing of the visual field or "tunnel vision." n Prompt diagnosis and treatment are vital to protecting and preserving vision. Encourage your siblings and other family members to be checked for glaucoma, especially if one of you has the disease. If any of you do not have an eye care specialist, we invite you to contact us for a comprehensive screening that includes ophthalmoscopy, tonometry (pressure), visual field, gonioscopy, and OCT laser scan testing.

You’ll be helping your family to see life to the fullest . . . now and in the future.

■ How safe are laser procedures?

Dr. Ferguson: LTP, SLT and ECP have very good success rates for control-

ling glaucoma and reducing the need for drops or surgery. They also have lower complication rates than other glaucoma surgeries and can sometimes be repeated, as needed.

■ What are the major benefits?

Dr. Paskowitz: If laser treatment achieves steady normal pressures, it can reduce two huge burdens—cost and compliance. This is especially important for people who have to worry about buying, tracking and taking medications for multiple health conditions.

■ Who qualifies for laser therapy?

Dr. Raciti: Candidacy depends on your specific condition and must be discussed with your eye care specialist.

In rare cases, when laser treatment is not an option, traditional surgery may be required. Our practice also offers new advanced procedures that use special implant devices to drain fluid and reduce pressure.

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See the best you can see . . .

See an Eye Care Specialist Trusted by more than 125,000 doctors & patients since 1985 “TOP DOCTORS” - M Magazine - Milwaukee Magazine Mark Freedman, MD Brett Rhode, MD Daniel Ferguson, MD Daniel Paskowitz, MD Michael Raciti, MD David Scheidt, OD

Most of us are born with near-perfect vision. But, that sometimes changes with disease or age. As state leaders in eye care, we help countless people each week to see the best they can see with Comprehensive Eye Exams; Diagnostic Laser Scans;

and State-of-the-Art Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetes, Macular Degeneration, Pediatric, & Laser Vision Correction Care. And, we’re affordable—accepting

Medicare and most insurances. Call today to schedule an appointment or to request a free “Focus” newsletter and “When to Have Your Family’s Eyes Checked” guide. www.eyecarespecialists.net

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