Simply Seniors Fall 2023

Ahhh… FALL! This is definitely my favorite time of year, and it is so beautiful in Michigan! Orange is my favorite color, so the trees look especially great to me in autumn. I am also a fan of putting on a sweatshirt to spend a crisp evening by the bonfire. And how bout those Lions!! I have a good feeling!

I’m going to brag a little now. Last year I had the pleasure of joining the grandparents club! I just found out recently that we will be having another grand! My oldest son Gavin and his beautiful wife Andi are expecting their second little guy in January and I couldn’t be happier.

Marlanea McGraw Owner/Publisher

Thank you, as always, for your support! You have no idea how much we value our readers. Please let us know if you have suggestions for articles, we’re always interested to know what interests you! And, we can’t let an issue go by without offering our sincere thanks to our advertisers who make Simply Senior possible. Our desire is to support local businesses by making them visible in our pages and by encouraging everyone to use local services provider and retailers whenever you can.

Until next time,

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Dakota Harding

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Elyse Apel

Lori Miller

Laura Loveberry

Willie Smith

Shar Ann Smith

Deb Petticrew

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PLEASE THANK OUR

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Advanced Veins & Vascular

Management - 7, 48

Belson Asphalt - 17

British Tea Garden - 32

Brown & Sons Roofing - 27

Cambrian Senior Living & Memory Care - 32

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Drews Place - 13

Eagle Funeral Homes - 26

El Cerrito Mexican Restaurant - 23

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Karim HealthCare - 47

Lenawee Dept on Aging - 33

Lenawee Medical Care Facility - 21

Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers - 26

Lorrie Miller, Attorney at Law - 11

Martin’s Home Center -32

Perennial Park - 26

Platinum Senior Solutions - 17

Professional Hearing - 24

Promedica - 5

Ryan & Bradshaw - 17

State Farm - 15

Tecumseh Place - 22

Tilton & Sons Shoes - 32

Veteran's Services - 12

VASCULAR FIRST!

More than 25% of patients with diabetes will develop foot ulcers or slowly healing wounds. The majority of those patients have severe vascular disease. A significant number will end with minor or major amputation, mainly due to failure to provide adequate blood flow to the wound bed and poorly treated infection.

It is estimated that more than two-thirds of leg and foot ulcers are associated with severe vascular disease.

The first line for treating leg and foot wounds or ulcers is to assess and treat properly and adequately the underlying circulatory vascular problem. This is important to ensure the response to treating the infection and promote the healing and closure of open wounds.

Vascular assessment can be done easily and safely with painless testing of blood flow to the feet. In certain circumstances, Hyperbaric Oxygen will expedite the healing process.

At ADVANCED VEINS AND VASCULAR MANAGEMENT (AVVM), we are a limb salvage center accredited by the Joint Commission and the Intersocietal Accredited Commission (IAC). AVVM provides the most advanced comprehensive approach to treating the underlying vascular issues, the main cause of non-healing lower extremity wounds.

In addition to team leader Dr. A.K. Abushmaies, a certified wound care specialist RN, an LPN, vascular sonographers, a vascular intervention technologist, and medical assistants are all well trained and focused on promoting wound healing and limb salvage. For further information or to inquire about how we can help, please call our office at 517-797-5265 or visit our website at Veinsandvascular.com.

Dr A K Abushmaies and the professional staff of AVVM look forward to serving you

Kathy Coe McGuire & MacRitchie Skilled Nursing Facility

By Elyse Apel

Kathy Coe has spent over 40 years serving the local community in many different capacities through her work in the medical field.

After serving as the Director of Hillsdale Home Care for several years, Kathy recently took on the role of Director of Nursing for Hillsdale Hospital’s McGuire & MacRitchie Skilled Nursing Facility.

“I can’t imagine doing anything else,” Kathy says. “Every day, you get to change the lives of your patients.”

Kathy started her medical career right out of high school after seeing the positive influence good medical professionals had on her own family.

“I was originally drawn to the medical world because of my great-grandmother. She had homecare and nurses were often coming in,” she explains. “Seeing the impact they had led me to want to help others the way that they had helped us.”

Kathy first got her certification as a nurse’s aide (CNA). After five years as a CNA, she went back to school; first to become a surgical tech, and later becoming a surgical first assist.

After several years, Kathy decided to receive even more training, this time to become a registered nurse (RN).

Kathy has always lived in the Hillsdale and Branch County area and says she sees her patients and community members like family.

“The reason I do what I do is because of how much I like to help the people that are in our community,” she says. “These are my people. We are all just one big family.”

Now, in her role at the skilled nursing facility, Kathy and her team help families in the same way those nurses helped her great-grandmother all those years ago.

One of the biggest ways they do this is by ensuring that each patient gets their individualized

treatment plan and goals that fit their needs.

“Our skilled nursing facility and long-term care team have a five-star rating [from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services],” she says. “We strive to ensure that each patient is taken care of individually. We do not just make generic care plans, instead, we tailor each plan to each patient so they can achieve the best outcome.”

Kathy has many different duties in her position, but she spends the majority of her time making sure that patients get the help they need.

“In skilled nursing, we ensure that the patients are meeting their goals. This applies not only to the ones that the doctor sets for them but also their own personal health and recovery goals,” she says.

There is a wide range of health needs that the McGuire short-stay rehabilitation unit assists patients with, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other posthospitalization or post-operation needs. They also offer respite care services to help primary caregivers avoid burnout.

The MacRitchie long-term care facility takes care of its residents, many of which spend years there.

“Our long-term patients feel like they are at home,” Kathy says.

Kathy explains that, despite the many challenges that medical professionals face, there’s nothing more satisfying.

“We are so lucky to get to watch our patients succeed and meet their goals every day,” she says.

Outside of her duties at work, Kathy also stays very busy in her personal life, where her compassionate nature continues to shine through.

In her free time, she says that she enjoys hunting and spending time outdoors with her family.

“I have a son that is 22 and

I have two littles that are four and five,” Kathy says.

Hillsdale Hospital’s McGuire & MacRitchie Skilled Nursing Facility is located on the main hospital campus at 168 S. Howell Street in Hillsdale. Call (517) 437-5233 for more information or admissions. Learn more about the skilled nursing facility and its services at www. hillsdalehospital.com/snf.

“In skilled nursing, we ensure that the patients are meeting their goals. This applies not only to the ones that the doctor sets for them but also their own personal health and recovery goals,”

Stay out of Probate Court while You Are Living!

Lorrie A.S. Miller Attorney at Law

Learn about a Health Care Power of Attorney & Designation of Patient Advocate

Many people believe that Estate Planning is planning only for when you are gone. However, a good amount of what an estate planning lawyer does is helping people prepare for worst case scenarios while they are living! The Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA)/Designation of Patient Advocate in Michigan can help you and your family avoid the need for probate court in the case of an emergency while you are living.

The HCPOA is a document in which you name a “Patient Advocate,” the title given to the person you choose, to make medical decisions for you when you are unable (generally, it requires two doctors’ opinions to determine that a person is “unable” to make their own medical decisions). This person is generally given broad power to speak with doctors, consent to procedures, medications, surgeries, etc., hire/fire doctors, hospitals, and caregivers, obtain mental health care for you

during your disability, make a donation of part of all of your body upon your death, and pretty much anything you could consent to during your disability. Because this person has so much power; usually even the ability to admit you to a nursing home, it is wise to consider deeply who would make these decisions if you are no longer able to make them yourself.

If a Patient Advocate is not designated by you, the hospital may rely on state laws determining who has the priority for authority to make decisions during your incapacity. If there are disputes regarding the decisions made or who is able to make decisions, your case could end up in probate court, to allow the Judge to make a determination and/or to appoint a guardian for you during your incapacity. The result of the probate case may not be what or who you desired for these decisions. For example, do you recall the Terry Schiavo case in Florida in the early 2000’s? Mrs. Schiavo did not have a health care power of attorney or similar document, but her husband was made guardian of her through the court. When Mr. Schiavo wanted to remove a feeding/hydration tube, Mrs. Schiavo’s parents protested that she

would not want that done and sued to change the guardianship. It was a messy case that lasted many years, cost many thousands of dollars, and involved much finger-pointing and hurt among Terry’s onceloving family. It served as a good reminder for the rest of us: put these issues in a legal document!

If you don’t yet have a Health Care Power of Attorney and Designation of Patient Advocate, you might want to take some steps in that direction right now. Here are some things to consider before you see the attorney: 1) What are your values and wishes regarding end of life care? 2) How does your faith guide you in this? 3) Who would understand clearly what you desire and be willing to follow through with it?

I recommend seeing an attorney who is comfortable with drafting these documents to ensure they are up to date in compliance with the law and accuracy.

Once decisions are made and executed legally, I encourage clients to discuss the document and decisions with not only the Patient Advocate they have named, but with their children/loved ones, as well. The decisions contained in a Health Care Power of Attorney are difficult. They often bear results that are painful for loved ones to see. So, while it will not take away the pain of seeing you, their loved one, go through a hard time, it may help them to know that your desires are being honored. And for the agent who will make the decision to follow your desires, it is a little peace of mind to know he is not actually making the decision, but following through on YOUR decision.

Once your documents are done, you may want to provide a copy to your doctor, to your Patient Advocate and successor Patient Advocates. I often encourage clients to keep a copy in the glove-box or in their purse while travelling, as well, as the HCPOA usually has a phone number for your Patient Advocate to be reached in an emergency.

I’d also encourage you to keep the conversation going. Continue to consider your values and wishes, review/update your documents at least every three years or sooner after major life changes. And keep your family aware of your wishes so there is no question or debate when the time comes.

For more information, please find a trusted and experienced estate planning attorney

Ser ving Hillsdale and Branch Counties

Attorney Lorrie Miller

LOCAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS

LOCAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS

Call the Office of Veterans Affairs (517) 437-3630 to speak with someone concerning the services that are available to you as a veteran. We can assist veterans in filing for all Federal, State and County Veterans benefits. Each VA benefit has its own eligibility requirements.

Call the Office of Veterans Affairs (517) 437-3630 to speak with someone concerning the services that are available to you as a veteran. We can assist veterans in filing for all Federal, State and County Veterans benefits. Each VA benefit has its own eligibility requirements.

Transportation— Hillsdale County offers transportation to Ann Arbor Monday through Thursday by appointment only and for VA Clinic or hospital only. Call (517) 437-3630 for availability.

OTHER VETERANS SERVICES MAY INCLUDE:

Transportation— Hillsdale County offers transportation to Ann Arbor Monday through Thursday by appointment only and for VA Clinic or hospital only. Call (517) 437-3630 for availability.

Disability Compensation — You may be compensated if you are at least 10% disabled as a result of your military service.

OTHER VETERANS SERVICES MAY INCLUDE:

Disability Pension — You may be paid a pension if you are a wartime veteran with limited income and are no longer able to work or are age 65 or older.

Disability Compensation — You may be compensated if you are at least 10% disabled as a result of your military service.

Educational & Training Benefits — The VA pays benefits to eligible veterans, dependents, reservists and service members while they are in approved training programs.

Disability Pension — You may be paid a pension if you are a wartime veteran with limited income and are no longer able to work or are age 65 or older.

Educational & Training Benefits — The VA pays benefits to eligible veterans, dependents, reservists and service members while they are in approved training programs.

VETERANS TREATMENT COURT:

Home Loans — The VA offers a number of home loan services to eligible veterans, some military personnel and certain spouses. We can assist you in obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility.

VETERANS TREATMENT COURT:

Home Loans — The VA offers a number of home loan services to eligible veterans, some military personnel and certain spouses. We can assist you in obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility.

Burial Benefits — The VA offers certain benefits and services to honor our Nation’s deceased veterans.

Burial Benefits — The VA offers certain benefits and services to honor our Nation’s deceased veterans. Dependents’ & Survivors’ Benefits — Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is payable to survivors of services members who died on active duty, veterans who died from service-related disabilities, and certain veterans who were being paid 100% VA disability compensation at the time of death.

Health Care — VA Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPAVA) shares the cost of medical services for eligible dependents and survivors of certain veterans.

Dependents’ & Survivors’ Benefits — Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is payable to survivors of services members who died on active duty, veterans who died from service-related disabilities, and certain veterans who were being paid 100% VA disability compensation at the time of death.

Health Care — VA Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPAVA) shares the cost of medical services for eligible dependents and survivors of certain veterans.

COUNTY OF HILLSDALE VETERANS SERVICES

COUNTY OF HILLSDALE VETERANS SERVICES

LOCAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS:

LOCAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS:

We can assist veterans in filing for all Federal, State and County Veteran’s benefits.

We can assist veterans in filing for all Federal, State and County Veterans benefits.

TRANSPORTATION:

Hillsdale County offers transportation to Ann Arbor Monday through Thursday by appointment only and for VA Clinic or hospital only.

COUNTY OF HILLSDALE VETERANS SERVICES

TRANSPORTATION:

Hillsdale County offers transportation to Ann Arbor Monday through Thursday by appointment only and for VA Clinic or hospital onl .

We can assist veteran in filing for all Federal, State and County Veterans benefits.

Hillsdale County offers transportation to Ann Arbor Monday through Thursday by appointment only and for VA Clinic or hospital only.

Director of Veteran

By: Deb Petticrew

The Haunted House on the Corner

There are so many great memories of fall that I like to think back on. Jumping in piles of freshly raked leaves, bonfires and s’mores, school activities and much more. But one of my favorite memories is of Halloween and the haunted house on the corner.

My brother and I often visited the “haunted house” just around the corner from our house. It was a large, 2 story home that had been abandoned years before. We imagined what kind of people had lived there, if they had kids or pets. Around Halloween we started telling scary stories of what kinds of things might have driven the people out. After all, it was left with dishes sitting on the table, some old furniture covered in cobwebs and even pictures on the wall!

So it seemed only logical, when my cousin Liz came over to visit with her family, that we three would make a trip to the haunted house. It was just starting to get dark when we told our parents that we were headed down to explore the house. And off we went!

I remember opening the door slowly, because after all there could be any-

thing hiding in there! Once inside, we went exploring. We looked in closets, opened kitchen cupboards, checked out the entire downstairs and found nothing. We had never been upstairs before, but decided now was a good time to check it out. After all, Liz was with us and we were sure we would outnumber anything we might find!

The stairs were covered in dust as we made our way up to the second floor. We didn’t know what we might find. We made my brother Chuck go first because he thought he was a tough guy…at age 9. We went to the rooms and explored a little in each of them. Just as we were thinking of going back downstairs, we heard what sounded like scratching on a wall at the bottom of the stairs. Then we heard definite footsteps! We were afraid to go downstairs and Chuck especially didn’t want to be first this time! I think we all held hands as we went down and when we got to the bottom, we heard a closet door slam against the wall as it opened….from upstairs where we had just been!! Off we ran, screaming the entire way and we made it home in record time.

We all went running into the house, all

talking at the same time, telling our parents about the ghost that we heard at the haunted house. We were about hysterical at this point and it took a bit for our parents to calm us down and remind us that there were no ghosts. We were convinced though, until we heard the front door slam. In walked my older sister Kathy and Liz’s older brother Ronny, laughing and telling our parents about how they had followed us to the house and hid in a closet to scare us. Well, that deflated us a bit. But when we reminisce about that time, the story gets bigger and better and I guess that’s the best part about our memories anyway.

By Laura Loveberry Elementary School Assembly

Author/Speaker, Inspirational Speaker Women’s Retreats/ Conferences, Caricature Artist

Latter Days

Trekking up the dune, I asked fellow hikers to share a Bible verse at the top. We gazed at our panoramic view. An older hiker, Bill Thrasher, quoted between gasps of air, “I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and that your latter works exceed the first,” (Rev. 2:19 ESV).

Where did this verse hide my whole life?

I leaned on my hiking sticks. Perhaps it waited to jump at me when I aged. Yes. It resonates because I retired from my teaching career. Readers, perhaps you and I can do even more in our later years.

It’s a glorious goal for God.

The wide-eyed hikers, some over 60 years of age, marveled at our view atop the dune and this Scripture. Both inspired us to keep serving our Creator. As we wheezed for oxygen, we reasoned, if we’re not dead, we’re not done, right?!

The next day, Bill, the author and beloved professor of 44 years of teaching at Moody Bible College, interviewed live on the radio. He missed our hike. But he lived loudly the Bible verse

challenge—his latter works will be greater than his earlier works. Thrasher’s book, How to Resurrect a Dead Prayer Life, was a hit on the airwaves. I read it once. I’ll read it again to apply. His newly launched book encourages prayer and finishing well.

For Simply Senior readers, we can cling to this concept. Our latter service for God is doable and can be even better. Currently, I am finishing writing 7 books. My purpose—to share God’s love. I pray these latter projects will excel my earlier ones. Sometimes I stumble or miss a deadline, oops, but I keep striving. Let’s persevere with God’s perspective.

Let’s Revelations 2:19 it!

By Shar Ann Packard

Oh My John

Let The Woodchucking Season Begin!

and I have been together through many “woodchucking seasons,” also known as groundhogs! Still, after all these years, our first is so clear in my mind. It started in the spring of 1972. John called me up on the phone and asked if I wanted to go for a ride in the country and look at crops…I had no idea what that meant but I was very excited to just be with my 16-year-old boyfriend, the farm boy! He picked me up in his dad’s old blue 1967 Ford pickup truck. I sat next to him on the bench seat holding hands and loving every minute of our time together.

We stopped on our way to pick up a pop and a bag of chips for the ride at the corner store, and away we went. I remember that it was sunny, we had the windows down, and the radio was playing. All of a sudden John slams on the brakes. I swear the truck was still rolling when he jumped out of the truck, leaving the door wide open…I truly thought he was just bailing out and leaving me to sit in the middle of the road. I thought “I have no idea how to drive a stick shift, would he come back? Was he ok? What was wrong?” He ran around to the bed of the truck, reached over the side, and brought out what I later learned was an old shock from the truck that had been replaced. He sprints with all he has across the field chasing this little, fuzzy, brown critter. I will not go into details, but this was my very first “killing of the chuck” I had witnessed. I was wondering who the heck is this guy, and why am I on the back road with him? He came back all sweaty, smiling from ear to ear, and said “I got ‘em!” He must have seen the fear in my eyes because he then explained to me what a woodchuck is, and it is not the nursery rhyme “How much wood could a woodchuck chuck” I so believed to be true. I was schooled on the animal, I learned one family of woodchucks can eat a quarter of an acre of soybeans, and if you have several families in the field the damage can be devastating. Groundhogs also cause damage to equipment by making holes in the field, which can break the axles and frames of equipment as it goes though the field. They dig dens next to barns and under the foundations can cause a building to collapse. Oh, it was a lesson I will never forget or get over! LOL!

I have been his sidekick while sitting on the backroads by our field looking to see where the woodchuck came out to eat the beans. Seeing him place traps and waiting days for them to come back out of the den to catch them. There have been countless hours sitting along the side of the field, gun in hand, waiting to “get a good shot!” I learned I could not talk…but he could! I would laugh at what he was saying, he would “hush” me, and say I was going to scare them away with all the noise I was making, as he rambled on about the day's events.

All the neighbors have John on speed dial, “John, there’s a chuck on the north side of the road by the old oak tree, about 10 ft to the left of the lane.” Or, my favorite, after all this time, was our elderly

friend Kate who has since passed. She would call and say “Johnny, I have another critter!” Away he would go, traps in hand, and ready for a long talk with Kate as she told him of the “goings on” in the neighborhood. She was a treasure and is still missed to this day.

Recently, we were sitting at the table eating breakfast and I yelled “WOODCHUCK”! Up from the table he sprung as I watched him again sprint (not nearly as fast as he used to go) out the door and across the yard. I went out later to see our side deck being dismantled, him telling me I could not use the side door. The dang thing had dug a huge hole next to the house, he had the trap set…and we waited! Several days later the deck was all put back together, no more Mr. Chuck, and life is good on the farm… until the next one moves in!

It didn’t take long

for that to happen.

We have security cameras around the farm and while we were camping this weekend the back door alarm went off on my phone. I showed John that a BIG woodchuck had crossed the sidewalk and was heading under the central air unit. Now, I have to guess this is why we had an early departure this morning. John was talking half the way home about that dang thing and where the heck it went. As he was backing the fifth wheel in, I took Charlie out for a walk. I got 50 questions about if I had seen the den, was there a hole by the back door or anywhere I could see, did it eat the tomatoes? (which it did last trip around the house) I didn’t see a trace of it but I am sure his days are numbered!

We have 525 acres of soybeans this year. With that being said, the woodchucks and this farmer are not friends. We also do not like raccoons, rabbits, or deer. It is not a “win-win” situation when it comes to critters. They are beautiful to look at, but so devastating to the crop production each year.

If you see us sitting on the side of the road, me in my pink gloves and pearls, John with traps in hand, please look the other way! OH MY! Just like 1972 we are “woodchucking” again!

By Willie Smith

Senior Moments

Senior Moments - we all have them, some of us more than others. I had a senior moment recently and it was a doozy! Sit down and I’ll tell you about it.

I really, really try to keep my calendar up-to-date so I don’t forget any important events such as social activities I have planned. Unfortunately those are few and far between. Usually other appointments dominate my calendar; doctors, dentists, household maintenance, etc. You get the picture I’m sure. Then there are the “lesser” calendar notes; bills due, volunteer schedules, deadlines. Deadlines? What deadlines could I have? Wait, something just flashed through my brain, but kept on going. What was it? Some sort of deadline, but what? Last date to enter Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes? Check Wheel of Fortune Watchers Sweepstakes? Nope, neither of those. I hope it comes to me soon or I won’t sleep tonight.

It just came to me!! Okay, I didn’t really remember, I just got an email from Marlanea, the Owner/Publisher of

Senior Moments. Holy Crap! I missed the deadline for my Senior Moments column. How did that happen you ask? Wasn’t it on the calendar? Did I not check the calendar? Do seniors not matter? Again, I say, Holy Crap! Stop with the questions. I already feel bad enough, don’t make it worse. When I read that email from Marlanea, I could feel my heart rate speed up and my blood pressure went sky high I’m sure. Maybe I should take some more blood pressure medication. The doctor said if my blood pressure spiked, I could take an extra pill. I’ve never had to do that, but I believe now would be a good time to take that extra pill. Maybe even two if I don’t calm down soon.

Okay, I ended up having to take just one extra Atorvastatin. I’ll be honest with you, I had to look at my medication bottle to be sure I had that name right. I can’t remember which pill is which and ordinarily I don’t care as long as they work. I had to calm myself down so I wouldn’t keep gasping for air. My heart rate, blood pressure and breathing are almost back to “normal”

now, but if I don’t think of a subject for my column pretty quick, things will go from good to bad again soon.

Ya know, when I first started writing for Simply Hers I had to limit myself to 800 words per column and sometimes that was really tough to do. Now almost 11 years later, I find it hard to write even 600 words. It’s not that I don’t have things to say, it’s hard to find the right words and put them on paper. Okay, I hear you thinking, she can’t really put them on paper, can she? She must mean she types them, right? Boy, you seniors are a tough crowd. Probably because things have changed so much in our lifetime, but that’s another column for another day. Right now I have to get back to the deadline I stretched to the absolute limit and hope that I haven’t stopped the presses by missing it entirely. It isn’t important how or why the deadline was missed, it’s only important that I ‘fess up, type

the column, and don’t let it happen again, right?

If you’re reading these words then Marlanea let me slide this time and kept the presses rolling in spite of me. If you’re not reading this column, it’s been nice talking to you and all I can say is:

Quality Second to None!

Owners: Frank & Carolyn Mancino

Nestled in a quiet corner of Tecumseh, Tecumseh Place is a faith-based organization, integrating their residents’ physical care with emotional and spiritual care, recognizing both as an essential aspect of a residents’ life. State licensed, they offer a wide variety of care options, including 24hour care, housekeeping and laundry, religious services and spiritual care, assistance with daily activities of daily living, three nutritious meals each day, social and recreational activities and medication assistance.

In addition to care options, Tecumseh Place also works with volunteers to connect residents with the local community, including visits from local school children, movie matinees, games, arts & crafts, chair exercises, field trips, family picnics, resident birthday parties, bake sales and more.

A program of Baruch Senior Ministries, Tecumseh Place is faith based and dedicated to compassionate, quality care, focusing on person-centered assistance

that meets individualized needs, concentrating on providing a place of love, community, and comfort for their residents – a place to call their home.

As part of its mission, Tecumseh Place Assisted Living has The Lifetime Promise that provides reduced costs to qualified residents based on their individual monthly income. This program is entirely confidential and assures that a resident will never be asked to leave due to personal financial circumstances.

For more information you can visit them at 1311 Southwestern Dr in Tecumseh, MI, call them at 517423-3374 or check out their website at tecumseh place.org.

FEATURES AT TECUMSEH PLACE ASSISTED LIVING

Here are a few reasons families feel safe leaving their loved ones under the care of Tecumseh Place Assisted Living staff. If you’re looking to meet an individual desire or need for your loved one, please reach out to us!

24-hour care

Housekeeping and laundry

Assistance with activities of daily living

Religious services and spiritual care

3 nutritious meals each day, snacks, and special diets

Social and recreational activities

Medication Assistance

Care coordination with outside agencies (e.g. home health, hospice, physical therapy, etc.)

Respite care

A graduate of North Adams high school, Sandra received her B A. and M S. degrees from the University of Michigan. She and her husband Steven lived in Pennsylvania for four years before returning to Michigan in 1988 when the demands of a household with two working parents and two small boys made it clear that family support would be a huge help. Sandra opened professional hearing services in Hillsdale that fall. she also had an office in Jackson from 1989 until 2012, working in association with two otolaryngologists for part of that time.

When you think of all the sounds you love most— a baby’s giggle, “hello” from a loved one, waves on the beach, birdsong at morning, or a favorite song. Now, think of how much you’d miss it if these sounds became muted, distorted, difficult to hear. Restoring hearing to the best possible level is Sandra’s mission. Sandra asks each patient to identify situations where they want to hear better, such as church, television, or family gatherings. With those goals in mind, Sandra selects and orders the hearing aids that will best meet their needs. The patient returns to have the aids fitted and all the follow-up checks that might be necessary. If someone still isn’t sure about getting hearing aids, she offers a no obligation, one-week test run.

Hearing instruments have advanced incredibly since she first established Professional Hearing Services. Digital and wireless technology have opened the door to increased clarity and fine tuning of sounds; streaming audio from televisions and cell phones directly to the hearing aids; and remote controls to adjust volume and background noise. Small remote microphones worn by another person help with conversations in difficult environments. rechargeable batteries add greater convenience for hearing aid users.

Sandra loves practicing in a smaller community where she feels that things are more laid back and friendly. Her patients have given her baked goods, brought in their dogs to meet her, played guitar for her and sung to her, even cried when they begin to hear better.

Her dream of having her own building was realized in 2014 when Sandra purchased and renovated the building at 1231 Hudson Road in Hillsdale.

If you need an appointment for hearing services or just want to have some questions answered, you can reach Sandra by calling Professional Hearing Services at 517-437-1610.

fter decades of practice, Sandra Hepker is still enthusiastic about helping people hear better. “I can’t believe it has been 35 years! When you love what you do, it doesn’t seem like work.”

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Caregiver

Many of us know an older person with a serious illness or an ongoing health problem. In fact, half of all adult Americans have at least one chronic condition for which they need help from a caregiver, family member, or friend. If you’ve wondered how to show an older person that you care or how you can help them, here are some tips on how to be the best “care coach” or “care champion” you can be.

Build Confidence

Help the person you’re caring for strengthen their confidence that they can get through their treatment. Support them in believing that they’ll benefit by undergoing the treatment or rehabilitation, as difficult as it can be at times.

Start with Small Steps

For example, encourage someone dealing with chemotherapy to take just a few sips of water or soup so they get needed fluids, even when nausea or lack of appetite makes it difficult. If they have had a stroke or other mobility problem, help them take just a few steps, with the ultimate goal of getting to the bathroom.

Provide Repeated Encouragement

Tell them that they can eat some soup or take that short walk to the bathroom, and continue to reinforce the idea. Your encouragement should be realistic and repetitive.

Remember their Successes

Even when they feel that it’s impossible to eat any soup or take any steps today, remind them gently that they did it yesterday and can do it again today.

Exercise Compassion

When the person you’re caring for is going through chemotherapy or other difficult treatment, sometimes the best way to help is to just sit and talk with them during their treatment—that helps take their mind off the process. Or take them out for a milkshake when that’s all they can eat. For someone who has had a stroke, help them manage their fear of falling by supporting them when they get up from a wheelchair.

Avoid Useless Gestures

Try not to say things like “let me know if I can do anything” or “call me if there is anything I can do.” When someone is sick, they’re unlikely to ask for help. Take the initiative to provide concrete help.

Don't Hesitate to Act

Never be afraid to just DO or SAY something. Don’t avoid getting in touch with someone to let them know you’ve heard about their illness. Don’t hesitate because you’re afraid you’re intruding on the person’s privacy. If you heard about their illness, it is no secret. Never fear calling or sending an email or a card. Show you care in any and every way. You’ll know by their response if it helps. Social support is critical to building their confidence and helping them get through their treatment or cope with an ongoing illness.

Offer Words of Encouragement

Think of things that may have helped you through difficult situations in the past and share them. This may be something as simple as sharing a favorite quote from a book that helped you put things in perspective or gave you hope in difficult times. Such words of encouragement can help the person you’re caring for cope with their own challenges in treatment. You can also share your experiences about things that have helped you be resilient and bounce back during challenging times.

Check in Often to Show you Care

Check in repeatedly with the person you’re caring for. Educate yourself about their illness and the course of treatment they face. Then call, email, or visit with them at times you know will be most difficult for them.

For example, with cancer treatment, the day of treatment may not be as hard as the days after, when the symptoms really hit. Find out their treatment schedule and check in with them then.

Take Care of Yourself

When you become a care coach, the first and most important step is for you to take care of yourself. You can’t possibly give support to someone else unless you’re strong yourself. Set limits if you need to and make sure to do the things that keep you happy and healthy.

Ask Questions about Care Procedures You Are Not Comfortable Doing

You may have to provide hands-on care that you are not comfortable doing such as giving someone an injection or taking care of a wound. Do not be afraid to ask questions of health care providers, even if you have been instructed previously on the procedure. Make sure you feel comfortable and confident so that this type of care does not cause you anxiety or stress.

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The Health Benefits of Exercise in Older Adults

Our biology changes as we get older, causing seniors to have different reasons for staying in shape than younger generations. Though physical fitness provides benefits at any age, the health perks physically fit seniors enjoy are more notable. Physicians and researchers say seniors should remain as active as possible, without overexerting one’s self. In older adults, exercise helps you live a longer, healthier, and more joyous life.

Some of the benefits of exercising later in life include:

More exercise means more independence for seniors: Seniors that exercise regularly are less likely to depend on others. According to Harvard Medical School, regular exercise promotes an older adults ability to walk, bathe, cook, eat, dress, and use the restroom. If self-reliance is a priority, exercise is one of the best ways to maintain independence for older adults.

Exercise and nutrition are essential parts of a healthy lifestyle throughout one’s life, and as we age, our requirements are ever changing. A growing body of research illustrates how regular exercise is especially important for seniors, and how more seniors are opting for an active lifestyle instead of a sedentary one. This article will show you the benefits of exercise for older adults, the seven best forms of exercise for seniors, and a few exercises that may be hazardous to seniors’ health.

Exercise improves balance for older adults: Falling down is a much bigger deal for older adults than younger ones. Every 11 seconds, an older adult is admitted to an emergency room for a fall-related injury, and every 19 minutes, a senior dies from a fall, according to the National Council of Aging. Though no two falls are alike, and preventing falls is very complex, regular exercise reduces the likelihood of falling by 23%.

Regular exercise means more energy: Though it seems counter-intuitive, being inactive makes you tired and being active gives you more energy. Any amount of exercise promotes the release of endorphins, which are essential neurotransmitters linked to pain mitigation and a sense of well-being. Endorphins combat stress hormones, promote healthy sleep, and make you feel more lively and energetic, overall.

Exercise helps prevent and counteract disease: Heart disease, osteoporosis, depression and diabetes are common diseases among

older adults, and are often deadly. Fortunately, adopting a more active lifestyle can contribute to the prevention of these diseases, or reduce the unpleasant symptoms of these diseases if you already have them. If you are at-risk for disease, exercise may be the key to warding off an unpleasant condition.

Regular exercise improves brain function:

One of the most remarkable developments in health science is the revelation that the mind and the body are much more closely linked. A healthy body likely means a healthy mind, and seniors that exercise on a regular basis have improved cognitive health, according to research from NCBI. More recently, a study from the Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation, regular exercise has been shown to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia by nearly 50%.

The Best Exercises for Seniors

Exercise is crucial for older adults, but it can be hard to know where to begin. If you haven’t worked out for a while, re-entry into the active world can be daunting. There’s also a good chance the exercises you were once accustomed to aren’t ideal for older adults.

Before you launch into an exercise regimen, it’s important to check with a physician to ensure you’re healthy enough for exercise, and to see which exercises are ideal for your current fitness level.

1. Water aerobics

In the past years, water aerobics have become an extremely popular form of exercise among all ages, but in particular to seniors. Exercising in the water is ideal for those living with arthritis and other forms of joint pain, as the buoyancy of the water puts less stress on your joints. Additionally, water brings natural resistance, which eliminates the need for weights in strength training. Water aerobics exercises improve your strength, flexibility, and balance with minimal stress on your body.

2. Chair yoga

Like water aerobics, chair yoga is a low-impact form of exercise that improves muscle strength, mobility, balance and flexibility, all of which are crucial health aspects for seniors. Chair yoga is an accessible form of yoga that provides less stress on muscles, joints, and bones than more conventional forms of yoga.

As an added bonus, chair yoga has been shown to improve mental health in older adults. Regular chair yoga participants have better quality sleep, lower instances of depression, and report a general sense of well-being.

3. Resistance band workouts

Resistance bands are stretchy strips of rubber that add resistance to workouts with reduced stress on your body.

Resistance band workouts are user-friendly, and accessible for beginners. This form of exercise is growing more popular among seniors because of the relatively cheap up-front costs of materials, which makes resistance band workouts ideal for at-home exercise. Additionally, these exercises are ideal for strengthening your core, which improves posture, mobility, and balance.

4. Pilates

Pilates is a popular low-impact form of exercise that was developed a century ago. In pilates exercises, breathing, alignment, concentration and core strength are emphasized, and typically involves mats, pilates balls, and other inflated accessories to help build strength without the stress of higher-impact exercises. Pilates has been shown to improve balance, develop core strength and increase flexibility in older adults.

5. Walking

One of the least stressful and accessible forms of exercise is walking. For some seniors, walking is a bigger challenge than others, so distance and step goals differ from person to person. For the general population, 10,000 steps per day is advised for a healthy lifestyle, but those with difficulty walking or joint pain may settle for a smaller number as a goal. A PLOS One study found that walking 10,000 steps lowered the ten-year outlook for mortality by 46%. Walking promotes a healthy lifestyle, while strengthening muscles, lowering your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and colon cancer.

6. Body weight workouts

Muscle loss can be devastating and debilitating for older adults. Around a third of seniors live with severe muscle loss, which can lead to hormone problems, a decrease in the ability to metabolize protein, and other problems. Body weight workouts are one of the best ways to counteract the effects of muscle atrophy in older adults. One of the key benefits of body weight workouts is the affordability. The materials required for body weight workouts are minimal; most body weight workouts require workout clothes and a mat to soften impact with the floor.

7. Dumbbell strength training

Strength training has been shown to alleviate the symptoms of diabetes, osteoporosis, back pain, and depression, while helping you manage your weight. Strength training also contributes to a higher metabolism and enhanced glucose control. Dumbbell exercises are some of the best ways for seniors to strength train, if they are performed with the proper precautions. Dumbbells allow seniors to isolate muscle groups to strengthen, while improving balance and flexibility.

Addison Senior Center

517-547-5777

117 N. Steer St., Addison, MI 49220 addison@lenaweeseniors.org

Director: Inesa Gillin

Cook: Sharon Smith

Adrian Senior Center

517-263-3885

327 Erie St., Adrian, MI 49221

Director: Dillon Donaghy ddonaghy@lenaweeseniors.org

Asst. Director: Jamar Bonney jbonney@lenaweeseniors.org

Kitchen 517-263-4529

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517-486-2397

206 S. Lane St., Blissfield, MI 49228 blissfield@lenaweeseniors.org

Director: Sandy Buhrer

Cook: Eric Wilkins

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517-448-4605

323 W. Main St., Hudson, MI 49247 hudson@lenaweeseniors.org

Director: Turi Meining

Head Cook: Tammy Hodos thodos@lenaweeseniors.org

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517-260-4912

800 W. Chestnut St. morenci@lenaweeseniors.org

Morenci, MI 49256

Director: Jimmie Garland

Cook: Cecil Schoonover

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517-467-6917

333 Conner St., Onsted, MI 49265 onsted@lenaweeseniors.org

Mailing Address: MI 49265

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Cook: Shirley Metternick

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703 E. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh, MI 49228

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Cook: Kathy Chicowsky

Quick Fall

Minestrone

Make the most of fall produce like butternut squash and kale in this hearty vegetarian soup Pasta and beans make it especially filling.

Ingredients

·1 tablespoon vegetable oil

·1 cup chopped onion

·2 garlic cloves, minced

·6 cups vegetable broth

·2 ½ cups (3/4-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash

·2 ½ cups (3/4-inch) cubed peeled baking potato

·1 cup (1-inch) cut green beans (about 1/4 pound)

·½ cup diced carrot

·1 teaspoon dried oregano

·½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

·¼ teaspoon salt

·4 cups chopped kale

·½ cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

·1 (16-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained

·½ cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Directions

Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 2 1/2 minutes or until tender. Add broth and the next 7 ingredients (broth through salt); bring to a boil Reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Add kale, orzo, and beans; cook 5 minutes or until orzo is done and vegetables are tender Sprinkle with cheese

One Pan Autumn Chicken Dinner

One of my favorite ways to welcome fall is with this One Pan Autumn Chicken Dinner It’s been a reader favorite recipe every fall since I shared it 3 years ago, and my family absolutely loves this meal. It’s easy to make, the flavors are truly delicious, and clean up is a breeze A must try chicken recipe!

Ingredients

5 (6 - 7 oz) bone-in, skin on chicken thighs

4 Tbsp olive oil, divided

·1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp)

·1 Tbsp each minced fresh thyme, sage and rosemary

·Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 large sweet potato (about 16 oz) (I leave unpeeled), chopped into 3/4-inch cubes

1 lb Brussels sprouts, sliced into halves

2 medium fuji apples, cored and sliced into half moons about 3/4-inch thick

2 shallot bulbs, peeled and sliced about 1/4-inch thick

·4 slices hickory smoked bacon, chopped into 1-inch pieces

·2 Tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1.Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2 Pour 2 Tbsp olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and herbs into a gallon size resealable bag

3 Add chicken, season with salt and pepper then seal bag and massage mixture over chicken while working to evenly distribute herbs Set aside and let rest while chopping veggies.

4 Place sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, apples, and shallot on an 18 by 13-inch rimmed baking sheet.

5 Drizzle with the remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil then toss to evenly coat, season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread into an even layer.

6 Set chicken thighs over veggie/apple layer

7 Separate any pieces of bacon that may be stuck together then sprinkle bacon over veggie apple mixture

8 Roast in preheated oven until chicken and veggies are golden brown, about 30 - 35 minutes (chicken should register 165 in center). Broil during last few minutes for a more golden-brown crispy skin on chicken if desired

9.Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.

Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

Swap beef for turkey in this lightened-up version of a classic meal.

Ingredients

·2 tbsp. olive oil

·1 medium yellow onion, chopped

·1 red bell pepper, chopped

·1 carrot, chopped

·Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

·2 cloves garlic, pressed

·1 lb. lean ground turkey or chicken

·1 tbsp. chili powder

·1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

·1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

·1/4 c. sweet relish

·2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

·2 tbsp. red wine vinegar, divided

·3 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced

·1/2 c. thinly sliced red onion

·6 thick slices toast or split burger buns

Directions

1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat Add yellow onion, bell pepper, and carrot. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 30 seconds Add turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, 4 to 6 minutes. Add chili powder and cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Add tomato sauce and relish Simmer until beginning to thicken, 2 to 4 minutes Stir in Worcestershire and 1 tablespoon vinegar.

2.Toss together cucumbers, red onion, and remaining tablespoon vinegar in a bowl Season with salt Let sit, tossing occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes Spoon meat mixture on top of toast and top with pickles.

Pumpkin Mug Cake

This warm and delicious Pumpkin Mug Cake is cooked in the microwave, making it the easiest and fastest single serving dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Ingredients

·¼ cup all-purpose flour

·3 Tablespoons granulated sugar

·1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

·¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

·¼ teaspoon baking powder

·Pinch salt

·2 Tablespoons milk

·1 Tablespoon canned pumpkin

·1 Tablespoon melted butter

·Dash vanilla extract

·1 Tablespoon chocolate chips, if desired, or serve with a dollop of whipped cream

Directions

1.Add flour, sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt to a mug and stir together

2 Stir in milk, pumpkin, melted butter and vanilla extract until smooth, being sure to scrape the bottom of the mug Stir in chocolate chips, if desired

3.Cook in microwave for 70-90 seconds* (until cake is just set, but still barely shiny on top). Allow to rest in microwave for 1 minute before consuming.

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Puzzle Answers:

Sed by a buildup of plaque in the leg arteries which restricts blood flow and can cause cramps, weakness, and may lead to sores on the legs and feet Risk factors include individuals with diabetes, history of smoking, and high cholesterol and may create a risk for amputation if the disease is not properly treated Other contributing factors can be hypertension, heart disease, and family history of heart disease or stroke. A good test for PAD is an ankle brachial index or ABI which takes just 10 minutes If PAD is detected, available treatment options will be presented

If you feel you could be at high risk for PAD, a free screening with ABI measurements is available at AVVM for the months of September and October To schedule this screening, please call 517-797-5265. AVVM is located at 3271 W. Carleton Rd., Suite 2, in Hillsdale.

Dr A K Abushmaies and the professional staff of AVVM look forward to serving you