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Publisher’s Note Summer, you’re mine again “Summer afternoon, summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” - Henry James It’s no accident the theme for the summer issue of Woman is “Mind, Body and Soul.” I connect deeply to the beauty of the season. I celebrate it’s light and warmth. I celebrate the food. Longing for summer seeps into my consciousness well before central Pennsylvania shakes free from the grip of winter.

Right now, I’m fantasizing about what my perfect summer afternoon will be. There’s the busy, to-do stuff like planting flowers and visiting the local farmer’s market for the evening’s meal. Then there’s the leisurely afternoon nap, reading a gripping mystery, dinner on the porch.

I’m longing to lose track of time under the the shade of a poolside umbrella and I’m mentally assembling my props: My Drink: A salty margarita with wedge of lime and lots of ice.

My Book: Sophie Hannah’s The Dead Lie Down (put her books on your summer reading list!)

My Snack: Cheddar cheese and Triscuits My Sounds: Bird songs and the faintest jazz coming from my living room window.

My Smells: The last of the spring irises still in bloom, fresh-cut grass, Coppertone.

My Thoughts: Nothing. Everything. OK, it’s hard for me to mute my restless brain. There’s a non-stop loop of sorting, classifying, replaying, wishing, dreaming, fixating. My goal will be to let it all recede into the background and let summer wash over me.

It’s the lounging I love most but in the big picture, eating comes in a close second. What’s not to love about fresh picked corn and thick slices of tomatoes? Ooooo, the taste of summer and happy memories encapsulated. (I write more about how food, emotions, and memories are all intertwined in my story about family recipes on page 14.)

Of course, finding just one perfect vision of summer becomes tricky if I sift through everything on my list. But for this moment, the to-do list is sometime in the future. Now is perfect. And isn’t that the point?

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his winter was a long one. I lost count of the number of snowstorms and legitimate blizzards at some point in late February. Between the weather and work, my wife and I needed a break, and something to look forward to. So, we booked a trip to a small town on the Gulf side of Mexico called Tulum.

If you haven’t heard about Tulum, you aren’t alone. I hadn’t either. About one and a half hour’s drive south of Cancun, you’ll find a little paradise for folks who love eco-travel, organic, trendy cuisines and yoga. I loved it.

Our hotel provided a clean, eco-centric, comfortable suite with air conditioning - available only at night.

For breakfast, we walked two hundred yards down the white, soft sand beach to a little restaurant where we’d get plates of thinly sliced fresh fruits and egg burritos, sip fresh-squeezed juices and watch the sun gather strength above the east-facing horizon.

We snorkeled, we walked, we sun bathed, we swam, we ate and we drank. It’s no wonder people use words like ‘heaven,’ ‘paradise,’ and ‘spiritual’ when describing this area of the world.

It is important, for the mind, for the soul and for a relationship, to look for opportunities to truly relax, disengage from all those things we convince ourselves are important even though in our hearts we know they really aren’t. Not really. Not in a way that is worth losing sleep over. Not in the ways we pretend they are.

One needn’t go to Mexico to do so, but if you can rack up some credit card points, I’d recommend at least considering it.

Although there were lots of young professionals, families and older couples walking the beaches in Talum, noticeably there were many groups of women. Mostly middle-aged and older, these women had clearly come together to do something important. To relax. To regroup. To revitalize. I dug it.

When I said I loved the culture of this town, it also comes with a dose of well-culled northeastern cynicism. All these northerners practicing yoga and drinking giant jars full of fresh green ‘juice’ was a little over the top, and in the beginning I really found the mandala painting groups and soul-reviving retreats were hard to bear. But I also knew my cynicism was something I was trying to dispense with.

I needed to stop being so judgmental and ease out of the winter curmudgeon I’d become. And it was working. Each day, I was more apt to go with the flow and just smile. I sat in the sun until I needed a break, then I’d go sit in the shade. I swam in the sea until I was sleepy and retired to a beach bed and a cerveza. It really was working.

The second to last morning, though, I was tested. As we meandered down the beach for breakfast, we noticed one of the women’s groups sitting in a circle meditating. Get into it, I thought. Relax and enjoy, silently willing myself to join them on their wavelength.

As we were halfway into our morning fruit bonanza, the group relocated to our breakfast area. Once everyone was situated, the women rose from their seats and held their hands out, palms facing a large plastic shopping bag in the middle of the table.

As a reminder, this was very much an eco-village. Plumbing still could not accommodate toilet paper, so there were small covered baskets in bathrooms. Drinks were consumed from reusable glasses - never a plastic cup. As mentioned, air conditioning was only available at night when it was too humid for tourists to sleep.

So, with that in mind, please picture this: A group of women, arms extended toward the center of the table, their palms hovering over an oversized white plastic bag. One of the women was leading a blessing. Too bad about the plastic bag, I thought, but that’s sweet that they’re communally blessing something. Good vibes, man.

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(Sunshine really does wonders to a New Yorker.)

Then, the blessing over, the woman reached into her big white bag and handed out, one-by-one…plastic water bottles.

Each woman squealed, cracked open the lid, and guzzled it down.

And that, friends, was it. Paradise be damned, I was pissed. I cannot just let go of everything I worry about. Did the plastic water bottle blessing include a positive thought about the lifecycle of those containers? I doubted it.

I wanted to relax. I wanted to be mellow. But there is a responsibility that extends beyond the needs and wants of a singular being. What it takes for me to survive and thrive is one hundred percent interdependent upon supporting what it takes for the communities and environments I live in and visit to survive, too. My own health and well being cannot come at the expense of their survival.

Of course, visit places like Tulum if you can. Or, simply sit outside on a local park bench and let the sunshine kiss your face. Go forth and let the potential of humanity illuminate your breath, and ask for the universe to bless all the things that enter your being. But first and foremost, in your search for paradise, consider the elemental connection between yourself and the world’s people, plants, animals and lands.

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By Jan L. Brown, Attorney at Law

If you have a child or grandchild with special needs, understanding the consequences of your own estate planning is important. Oftentimes special needs children or adults receive public benefits, including medical assistance, SSI or other programs which provide care and services to the special needs child/adult. With proper estate planning, you can ensure those benefits stay in place for your child, with poor planning, your child can lose those valuable benefits.

The most common legal strategy for leaving funds or assets to a child/adult with special needs is utilizing a Special Needs Trust (SNT). The SNT allows funds to be set aside for the adult/child without losing public benefits, allowing the funds to “supplement not supplant” the public benefits. Public benefits provide basic needs, so the funds in the SNT can be used to cover needs that aren’t provided such as certain types of therapies, adaptive accommodations to a home and travel. The funds in the SNT allow the child/adult to have opportunities otherwise unavailable to them, often providing the child/adult with a higher quality of life.

Drafting the SNT is complex and must be done carefully or else it will fail in its purpose.

There are numerous types of SNTs including: 1) a SNT required to pay back the costs of medical assistance, 2) a SNT “pooled” with other SNTs with funds remaining in the trust going to the other pooled SNTs, 3) SNTs requiring Court involvement, 4) SNTs created in a Will (testamentary SNT), and 5) SNTs created to allow ongoing funding. Certain SNTs can be created only for person 65 years and younger. The type of SNT that is used and

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the terms of the SNT are determined by the circumstances surrounding the child/adult and the client.

When it is possible, we advise parents or grandparents of a special needs child/ adult to incorporate a SNT in their Last Will and Testament. This type of SNT (a testamentary SNT) has fewer restrictions regarding the administration and distribution of the trust funds. Among other favorable conditions, a SNT created in a Last Will and Testament avoids the payback and pooled trust

requirements, allowing funds remaining in the SNT to be passed onto other family members or named beneficiaries.

One of the problems we see as estate planning and elderlaw attorneys, is parents or grandparents leaving a part of their estate to a special needs child using a Trust that is not a SNT only to have that child/ grandchild lose valuable medical insurance benefits. Once all the inheritance has been spent, the child/adult must reapply for medical assistance and any other benefits they lost which can take months and months during which time they may have no benefits at all. With proper planning, a SNT can provide for your child/adult and allow them to keep public benefits allowing your child/adult a better life.

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Do you juice? Do you know what that means? Juice is now not only a noun, it’s a verb too.

My husband and I watch a ton of documentaries (we are so easily swayed) and got interested in the juicing idea. We don’t eat many fruits and vegetables and we thought this would be a great way to incorporate them into our diet. But what are the facts about juicing?

In order to juice, you need a juicer. There are many on the market. Some are inexpensive while others can cost over $400. The two most common types of juicers are centrifugal and masticating.

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Expert advice: Have a heart, a healthy one by dr. jessica herzog

Heart disease is the number one killer in women. It is even more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. Heart disease can come in a variety of different forms, but the most common is coronary artery disease (CAD).

Defined as a narrowing or blockage of the heart arteries due to a buildup of fatty deposits or plaque, CAD claims one in six deaths in the U.S. So what exactly makes heart disease such a threat to women? One reason is its early symptoms are often overlooked or dismissed.

This is because women may not experience the typical signs of CAD that men commonly do, like clutching chest pain and shortness of breath.

Instead women may experience less obvious symptoms like nausea, heartburn, indigestion, abdominal discomfort or a burning sensation in the upper body. These symptoms could be caused by CAD but also other less serious conditions.

And what’s worse is that most common tests for CAD do not take into account cardiovascular differences between men and women. Women have smaller hearts and breast tissue, which can influence the accuracy of traditional CAD imaging tests and lead to false positive test results as well as to multiple and sometimes unnecessary repeat tests. This

prolonged diagnosis path can expose women, who are already at greater risk of side effects than men, to potential complications or risks such as radiation exposure and surgical complications.

The good news is that there is a range of CAD testing options out there, including sex-specific tests designed with women in mind. There is a simple blood test that can be easily conducted in a doctor’s office and tells your likelihood of a blockage in your heart.

Results are returned within just a few days. By understanding the testing options available and talking about your heart health with your healthcare provider you can decide the best test for you and get to the root cause of your symptoms faster and with less risk.

With heart disease continuing to be the number one killer in women, it is essential – now more than ever – for women to understand their risk of heart disease, its symptoms, and the importance of speaking to a healthcare provider about their testing options.

So, do your research, get informed, and play an active role in your heart health ­­— starting today.

To learn more about the sex-specific blood test for CAD (Corus® CAD), please visit www.cardiodx. com. To visit Dr. Jessica Herzog , visit Turnpaugh Chiropractic Health and Wellness Center.

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When your partner It’s a medical fact: has low testosterone Testosterone levels decline by dr. matt boland

Testosterone is a hormone that is produced in the human body. Made in the males’ testes the amount produced is controlled by the brain. It not only aids in sperm production in males but also helps build muscle and bone mass. It’s the cause of male puberty in youth but typically decreases as men age.

When levels of testosterone are low men face a higher risk of several illnesses including diabetes, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease. Health conditions such as obesity can also impact levels.

There are several possible causes of Low T (low testosterone) also referred to as male hypogondism that include injury to the testicles by trauma, testicular cancer and radiation or chemotherapy to treat testicular cancer, or the most common cause being the gradual reduction in levels due to aging. Other causes are abnormal testicle development, undescended testicles, pituitary disorders, certain medications and Type 2 diabetes.

Men with Low-T experience can experience a range of systems such as: • Decreased libido • Depression

• Lack of energy/excessive fatigue • Erectile dysfunction • Mood issues • Loss of body hair • Decrease in strength and muscle mass Low T is a real medical condition and relatively common affecting millions of men throughout the United States. A simple blood test is commonly used to determine your level of testosterone and it’s important to talk with a medical professional to determine the cause of Low T in an individual and discuss treatment options.

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How the mind and soul effects the body by roy williams, m.d. board certified oncologist

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Breaking Scientific News: The attitudes, emotions, and spiritual experiences of cancer patients effects the incidence of side effects and the rate of survival.

I like to explain that I am not just an oncologist - I take care of PEOPLE who have cancer or blood disorders. Community oncology does not take place in a controlled laboratory within a sterile Petri dish. It is practiced within living, breathing, overwhelmed, emotionally labile, and spiritually tribulated human beings. Medical training does not address this undeniable fact and furthermore the 15-minute appointment of today’s assembly line practice of medicine insanely equates quantity with the quality of patient care.

If the arranged marriage between a newly diagnosed cancer patient and the oncologist is to be successful, the oncologist must do more than relay the aseptic diagnosis and “standard of care.” The doctor must also learn from the person what fears and previous experiences may be predisposing the patient to complications and even death.

Quite simply - if a patient expects to get sick,

they will get sick. If a patient believes that pain is inevitable, they will suffer. If a cancer patient doesn’t want to live, then death is imminent.

Faith is a taboo term in medicine, yet the life threatening diagnosis of cancer naturally results in introspection and soul searching. The patients that have haunted me the most during my career have each experienced terminal spiritual suffering that nothing of this world can relieve.

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hen parents prepare their kids’ meals, good-for-you foods like veggies, whole grains and milk are usually on the menu. And while parents encourage healthy eating for their kids at mealtime, they don’t always eat the same foods themselves.

In fact, a recent report from the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) suggests kids may actually have healthier eating habits than adults. Kids ages 2 to 3 scored highest for diet quality, while adults scored significantly lower, according to the latest Healthy Eating Index research.

Look to your kid’s plate for a reminder on how you can make better choices and get more of the nutrients you need. Here are three ideas to get you started: 1. Kids Eat Smaller Portions. One reason kids eat less is because they start with less. Consider making yourself a “kid’s plate” to manage portion sizes. Still hungry? Eat healthy snacks in sensible portions. Snacking may help stave off hunger and prevent overeating at your next meal. Look for a balanced snack with high-quality protein to help keep you fuller longer.

2. Kids Drink Milk. Children 8 years and younger are the only ones meeting the recommended amount of milk and milk

products. According to a study from the National Cancer Institute, eight out of 10 adults don’t meet the recommendations of two to three servings each day. Calcium, vitamin D and potassium for both kids and adults are the three nutrients identified as nutrients of concern (that is, those most Americans aren’t getting enough of) by the DGAC’s report. Research shows it can be hard to get enough of these nutrients in your diet without the recommended amounts of milk each day. Different types of cheese, fish, including salmon or sardines canned with bones, and vegetables such as kale, turnip greens and bok choy can also help you meet your daily calcium needs.

Some creative ideas for more “adult ways” to work in milk servings include a latte, yogurt smoothie or a bowl of oatmeal made with fat-free or lowfat milk in the morning.

3. Kids Eat When Hungry. Ever try to feed kids when they’re not hungry? You likely wound up with most of the food on the floor or still left on their plates. Kids tend to do a better job than adults of ending a meal when they are full. Learn to identify how it feels to be comfortable, not stuffed, after a meal.

So at your next meal, watch the choices your kids make - you might pick up some cues for how to eat (and drink) better yourself.

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You may not realize it, but your sugar consumption has likely increased over the last several years. Beyond what you add to your coffee or the occasional sweet treat, you may be getting hidden sugar from an array of processed foods, such as ketchup and salad dressing. Even conventional baby food contains added sugar.

And all those additions can be troubling to your health, say experts.

Sugar is directly linked to obesity, tooth decay, diabetes, fatigue, headaches, arthritis, adrenal burnout and may be linked to physiological or emotional problems such as ADHD and PMS. For improved health, here are several ways to become more mindful about your sugar consumption: • There are many names and forms of sugar so learning to read food labels helps. Generally speaking, if an ingredient ends with the suffix -ose, then it’s a sugar.

• Keep the sugar off the table and in the pantry. You’ll be less likely to add it to your meals. That being said, there are plenty of foods that you may be adding sugar to that are already sugary on their own - from cereal to fresh fruit. Once you get used to the natural taste of these foods, you won’t miss the added spoonful.

• Avoid artificial sweeteners. While it may seem natural to reach for an artificial sweetener when you’re attempting to cut back on the real deal, it’s a grave mistake.

Most artificial sweeteners may actually increase cravings for sugary foods. If you do need a boost of sweetness, stick to more healthful whole food options, such as honey, date sugar, coconut sugar and pure organic maple syrup.

• Pay attention to your skin, which is a reflection of your health and the quality of your nutrition. If you consume too much sugar, particularly from processed foods, a chemical reaction can form a rogue molecule known as an advanced glycation endproduct. Undesirable effects include wrinkles and droopy skin.

By learning more about the foods you eat and making wise choices, you can reduce your sugar intake without missing out on flavor.

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Thwarting lung cancer with a lifesaving screening by troy moritz, do, facos, thoracic surgeon, surgical director of the pinnaclehealth pulmonary nodule clinic

A low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan of your lungs may help detect lung cancer in its earliest stages, when the disease is most treatable.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, killing more people annually than prostate, breast and colorectal cancers combined. For those with a high risk for developing the disease, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the American Cancer Society recommend a yearly low-dose CT scan.

For certain patients, the benefits of a low-dose CT scan far outweigh the minor radiation risks involved in getting one. CT scans can reduce lung cancer deaths by up to 20 percent.

Who Qualifies?

You should have a yearly scan if you: • Are 55 to 77 years old • Current or former heavy smoker,

with at least 30 pack-years. (Pack-years are calculated by taking the number of years one has smoked times the average number of packs per day.)

• No present symptoms of lung cancer, coughing up blood or chest pain Patients who meet all three criteria are at the highest risk of developing lung cancer. Screening should be discontinued once a person has not smoked for 15 years or develops a health problem that substantially limits life expectancy or the ability or willingness to have curative lung surgery.

What Will the Test Show Me? The CT scan will produce either a suspicious result or a negative result.

A suspicious result could indicate the presence of an abnormal “spot” in the lungs called a pulmonary nodule— caused by either lung cancer or another serious condition—or could be a false positive. A negative result indicates no abnormal findings.

Finding a pulmonary nodule typically means more testing will

need to be done. However, a negative result does not automatically rule out developing lung cancer later in life.

How Much Does the CT Scan Cost?

In early 2015, Medicare began covering the cost of a low-dose CT scan for lung cancer screening for eligible beneficiaries as a preventive benefit. As a B-level recommendation from the USPSTF, the screening is covered by many insurance companies for those who qualify. Without insurance or on a plan that does not cover this screening, your cost may vary.

Lung cancer has one of the lowest survivability rates of the more common forms of cancer. A CT screening for those who meet certain criteria can improve the chances of early diagnosis, effective treatment and a longer life.

Where Should I Be Screened?

Major medical studies demonstrate that the greatest benefit from lung cancer screening is gained when the screening is done at a medical facility with access to multi-disciplinary lung cancer diagnosis and treatment programs.

Hepatitis C and the link to liver disease by john mclaughlin, d.o., f.a.c.g., f.a.c.p

During the past 35 years, the Hepatitis C virus has been identified as the leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide. Approximately 5-10% of infected individuals will develop cirrhosis over a 20-30 year period of time.

The virus cannot easily be transmitted.

Contaminated blood products and intravenous drug use are the main sources of infection.

Spread of the virus is rare through sexual contact, and shaking hands or sharing meals offers no risk of spreading the virus.

Most patients with chronic infection have no symptoms. However, fatigue is a common complaint. More specific systems such as joint and muscle aching, poor appetite and weight loss can also be caused by the virus. When the virus continues to damage the liver, scar tissue forms and the liver begins to develop cirrhosis.

This occurs in a small number of people, but determining which patients will develop cirrhosis is unpredictable. A liver biopsy can best determine the amount of damage.

A simple blood test for Hepatitis C

antibody is the first and best screening for the virus. If positive, a second blood test is drawn to determine how much virus is present in the blood.

For many years, doctors had prescribed medications that failed to control the virus completely, often with serious side effects. However, during the past two years, medications have become available that can now cure the virus infection in 96-99% of persons with this disease with almost no side effects With the aid of these stronger drugs, it is hoped that Hepatitis C and its devastating effects will no longer be a world-wide threat.

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- these homey food-splattered, handwritten recipes held together with a thick rubber band. They’re mostly a product of their times and not about high-concept cooking. They are the sum total of the cooking life of two women; my mom and my Granny Graybill.

Certainly not all are worthy of the title “treasured.” In fact, some are a bit hard to place on the culinary spectrum of actual recipes. I’m thinking of a cake recipe in which the primary ingredients are a Duncan Hine’s cake mix and box of instant pudding.

I wish I could tell you my collection is a trove of well-ordered instructions. I found my Granny’s utterly endearing wCoconut Christmas Tree recipe (written on the back of a Christmas card) which called for coconut, 4X sugar, brown butter, chocolate and a pinch of salt. “Mix first 3 ingredients, (salt) until mixture is stiff enough to mold…” Seriously.

No quantities. And what is 4X sugar? Oh, and add red and green food coloring before you dip the coconut cones in chocolate.

On her stuffed shrimp recipe, Granny wrote the name of her kitty and drew an arrow pointing to the illustration of a cat printed on the notepad. I had completely forgotten my dachshund-loving grandmother ever had a cat. As for the ingredients: 4 oz. Philly Cream Cheese, 1 oz. Roquefort or Blue cheese, 1/2 tsp. mustard, garlic and salt to taste.

Her only instructions, “I added a little more blue cheese.”

Like the best of family recipes collections, my recipe box is peppered with this sort of nostalgia-inducing food that is made not because it’s fabulous but because it invokes warm, childhood memories.

My mom had a Donna Reed-like talent for putting a homemade three-course dinner on the table every night. She didn’t exactly knock our socks off with standing rib roasts, exotic sides and double-crust apple pies. Nevertheless, my food memories are happy ones.

By Louise Sukle My mom and Granny Graybill (pictured at left) left a legacy of handwritten recipes on food-splattered bits of paper. These recipes have made their way from one generation’s kitchen to the next. Some sheets are as brittle as fallen leaves; the faded writings are almost indecipherable, but they hold the power to nourish my body and soul.

It isn’t all rose-tinted nostalgia. Mom’s special cake I remember from childhood?

The one (and only) cake she baked from scratch because it was made with fruit and therefore “healthier”? It calls for a 1 lb can of good old fashioned sugar-syrupy fruit cocktail. As cringe-worthy as it sounds, I love that she made it with the best intentions.

Of all the food triggers that can pop up in our lives there are a few that have done it for me more than others: Slurpee-like snow cones peddled from the back of a station wagon (summertime), ham and green beans (my Grandma Morley’s kitchen), turkey gravy the color of mahogany (Thanksgiving at Granny’s), ginger ale (painful tonsillectomy when I was 6).

Most time-honored family dishes probably wouldn’t survive the ban on gluten, nuts, dairy or high fructose corn syrup and they’d make a wellness guru wince, but we can’t help the way we feel. Almost everyone I know has a food from their childhood which inspires them to search for the halfremembered dishes they grew sharing at the family dinner table.

There’s something so evocative to me about food and the power it has to vividly remind me of meals and moments. I look at my mom’s and grandmother’s hand-written recipes and remember the scent of the dish as if it was just placed in front of me.

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By Ann M. Bare

Needing to get away but have very little time and money?

Maybe this year’s vacation is not so much about “the big trip” but more about a road trip creating a great memory with the family.

It’s really hard to have a good time, even at Disneyland, if everyone’s grumpy, exhausted and whiny. So, the destination isn’t necessarily the deal-breaker in a great vacation experience.

“Fun” is more about attitude than activity. So, how can you create a memorable, fun road trip with your family members?

If there are self-absorbed kids or adults in the family, you are definitely facing a challenge. If it’s a reasonable option, perhaps anyone who REALLY doesn’t want to go on the trip could sit this one out…sure, it won’t be the family vacation you hoped for, but chances are that demanding that everyone go along will reduce the chance of everyone having a great time.

Keep meals simple; after you determine your budget, let the kids help decide what fun, out-of-the-ordinary foods you can enjoy on your few days away. There is no routine in these days, so routine foods are not necessarily on the list this time. Each person can be responsible for selecting the foods for a particular meal and then be in charge of preparing that meal (with family assistance, of course).

Time in the car can be a challenge for children if the distance is more than 10 minutes away. Kids who are cranky or sleep-deprived might find it suitable to bring along a pillow and blanket and curl up against the window for the first leg of the trip. Just letting them be by themselves for a while can lessen the frustration of demanding a happy attitude. They’ll probably join in when they see others content and accepting.

Keeping hands and minds on positive themes can also contribute to a fun-filled vacation. Let the kids go to a dollar store and select four or five items they can bring along for their own amusement—stickers, colorful pipe cleaners/chenille stems, activity books, drawing tablets, markers, modeling clay, construction paper, etc. The whole family can share in contests of creating and guessing shapes, drawings or figures while in the car or at your destination.

Pick up a “journey journal” (maybe an inexpensive spiralbound notebook) to record thoughts, jokes, experiences, impressions, purchases, etc. Each person could have their own pages to write on, or the information could be recorded day by day with each person having their own color of fine-line marker (or ink) to distinguish authors. You don’t have to go overboard with the idea, but the color twist just might add some craziness to this year’s adventure.

Conversation time can include telling each other what you like most about them. Most people know what’s wrong with them, but they don’t hear often enough what’s right. This trip is about building each other up and appreciating the uniqueness of each other. You can even title a page in the journal with each person’s name and have family members write out the positive qualities of that person. (They will probably keep that page for years to come.)

The point of this particular road trip vacation is to have fun—not impress classmates or friends with where you went or how much it cost. Fun is an attitude, not an activity. When everyone gets home from this trip, there will be recorded experiences, good memories, improved relationships, not exhaustion, disappointment or overcharged credit cards. Now that’s a vacation to remember!

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Looking to go organic? Here are some simple cost-cutting shopping strategies: ✂ Prioritize where you’ll get the biggest bang for your buck. One of the most important places to start is with animal products, as certified organic meat, poultry and dairy products do not contain added synthetic growth hormones and antibiotics. An added benefit - organic products prohibit the use of genetically modified organisms.

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans includes 5 to 7-ounces of lean protein daily for adults and 2-ounces daily for children. Make purchases less wasteful and more cost effective by keeping these recommended portions in mind. ✂ Avoid Environmental Working Group’s‚ “Dirty Dozen” the 12 conventional fruits and vegetables that typically contain the highest levels of pesticide residues. Many of these foods, which include apples and potatoes, are family staples. So purchase these items organic if possible and thoroughly wash produce and remove the peel to reduce pesticide residue.

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✂ The farmers market is one of the most affordable resources for inseason, local food. Also, purchase raw organic produce during its peak season, when supply is up and cost is down. Buy in bulk and freeze excess batches to extend shelf-life without significantly impacting nutritional value. ✂ Follow your favorite organic brands on social media to maximize deals and scout for bargains. Many organic brands run promotions, coupons and special offers that can help you buy more and spend less.

Depending on the item, you can stock up during a sale and freeze for later. ✂ One area where the benefit of organic is well proven is for infants and children: that’s because these are windows for rapid growth and development. Make smart purchases. A 4-ounce jar of organic baby food can often be cheaper than a 4-ounce pouch, and has a longer shelf life. Once opened, keep baby food jars and pouches refrigerated. Jars should be used within three days, and pouches within 24 hours. ✂ In the past few years, organics have truly moved mainstream: 80 percent of households now purchase organic items at least some of the time, according to recent surveys from the Organic Trade Association. Many big box retailers now carry USDA organic products at low prices for babies, toddlers and older children, including baby food jars, pouches and frozen products.

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A social worker’s role in rehabilitation by lori mendenhall, director of social services, spring creek rehabilitation & health care center

When I tell people I work at a rehabilitation and healthcare center, they often say, “so you’re a nurse?”

When I tell them I’m a social worker, they ask what I do at a rehab facility.

The role of a social worker, no matter what setting we are in, is to help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives. My role is not only to help residents solve problems but also to assess their needs, situations, strengths, and support systems to determine their goals.

I am part of an interdisciplinary team that consists of nurses, doctors, and therapists that assist residents reach their goals, whether that goal is to return to their home in the community or help them adjust to life in a longterm care residence.

Being admitted to a facility can be a difficult time for both the resident and their family.

As social workers, we provide guidance and support in making the transition from their previous home to life in a facility. We ensure

The home health care industry is made up of different medical services that are offered in an individual’s home. This includes caregiver services home health, hospice care, and many others. While there may be a number of alternatives and choices the reality is one can easily get all medical needs met in the comfort of the home.

The two essential factors in this situation can be summarized in two words “Home” and “Care”. They are the basic reasons why home healthcare is starting to be very important in our society. Research shows that American seniors overwhelmingly favor home health services. Actually, 87% of American seniors would rather receive medical treatment from their home; and in general, people desire to receive their treatments in the comfort of their home.

Patients who are discharged to their home after an illness or accident are less likely to be institutionalized than in other health care settings such as nursing homes, out-patient

therapy, or any other facility. Numerous studies have also revealed a boost in mental health for persons 65 and older, who receive care in the home compared to a facility. By integrating home health care into treatment plans, there is a significant decrease in hospital re-admissions.

Because of the increase in the need for home health care agencies, they constantly go through thorough testing and evaluation to make certain that their staff is certified, qualified, skilled and trained to provide excellent care.

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Someday...is today by paige faulk, lsw, family & community liaison, the middletown home

I recently read an article written about an individual who works for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, in Washington DC. In describing his work for the Trust, he says, “Everyone has a place that matters to them. It might be as simple as a local restaurant you ate at as a kid, a park you spent time studying in during college, or a church where your parents were married.

Not every place is necessarily a masterpiece of architecture, and in some instances important places are already gone, and we are simply trying to preserve the memory of a place”. This article made me think of places that have special memories for me.

In 1992, I graduated from college. I moved from the picturesque farm country of my college town to Boston. I was on to the next chapter of my life as a young woman.

I still remember the excitement of being a new college graduate filled with the endless possibilities of how I hoped to make a difference in the world.

My great-grandparents lived on the outskirts of Boston, and I was able to visit them often. I was in my early twenties. They were in their early eighties. What a lucky young lady I

was to have such a close relationship with my great-grandparents!

During this time of my life, one of my favorite places to spend free time was at the Someday Café. As I would settle in a comfortable seat with my cup of hot coffee or Chai Tea, I would listen to music, read a book, people-watch and daydream. This was a special place for me. It was a place I would slow down in my busy life and reflect. I would reflect where I came from, where I was currently, and where I was going. The Someday Café was a magical place for me.

Where is the place that matters most to you? Make sure you take the time to go there, even if it is just thinking about it. We live in an intergenerational society. I encourage you to spend time with someone of a different generation than yourself. It is a rewarding and enriching experience for all involved.

One of the many important lessons my great-grandmother taught me is to remember to live with a sense of purpose. She would want me to strive to be content with the simple things in life. My great-grandfather was a man of few words. When he did speak, he always spoke from the heart.

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Compassion. Excellence. Reliability.

Nothing is more important than your safety and well-being. That’s why home health care professionals can provide your loved ones with peace of mind knowing that you are safe in the comfort of your own home.

AARP says, “in order to choose the right home care provider for your family, you will need to research to ensure you have reliable information on your options, including how to manage the type and duration of the services that will be provided, as well as the costs.”

Home health care services typically start with a complete, in-home need-assessment by a registered nurse (RN) clinical manager who oversees clinical care and makes regular home visits. Most also provide a client services manager to coordinate care and insurance as well as an on-call manager for assistance afterhours.

Home health aides and certified nursing assistants should be specially trained to provide support for people who need assistance with the activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, basic exercise, light housekeeping, running errands, or reminding to take medications.

Home care nurses can also provide a broad range of care - from administering medications to high-tech tracheostomy and ventilator care.

Before you engage a home health care agency, confirm that their employees are fully insured, undergo thorough background and work reference checks, and receive ongoing training and supervision.

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Home modifications are changes made to adapt living spaces to meet the needs of people with physical limitations so they can continue to live independently and safely. These modifications may include adding assistive technology or making structural changes to a home. Modifications can range from something as simple as replacing cabinet doorknobs with pull handles to full-scale construction projects that require installing wheelchair ramps and widening doorways.

The main benefit of making home modifications is that they promote independence and prevent accidents.

According to a recent AARP housing survey, “83% of older Americans want to stay in their current homes for the rest of their lives,” but other studies show that most homes are not designed to accommodate the needs of people over age 65. Most older people live in homes that are more than 20 years old. As these buildings get older along with their residents, they may become harder to live in or maintain.

A house that was perfectly suitable for a senior at age 55, for example, may have too many stairs or slippery surfaces for a person who is 70 or 80.

According to the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year thousands of older Americans fall at home.

Before you make home modifications, you should evaluate your current and future needs by going through your home room by room and answering a series of questions to highlight where changes might be made. Several checklists are available to help you conduct this review. The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modifications is a good place to start. Go to the center’s website at www.homemods.org and click on the link to the “Safety Checklist and Assessment Instrument.”

In addition, Rebuilding Together, Inc. has an excellent home modification checklist at www. rebuildingtogether.org/content/resource/ detail/1192/ Once you have explored all the areas of your home, you should make a list of potential problems and possible solutions.

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Embarrassed by Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? submitted by karen red, pt core plus physical therapy

Do you have spurts of leakage when you cough or sneeze?

Do you have chronic constipation or difficulty having a bowel movement?

Is intercourse painful? (especially with penetration?)

Do you have pressure or a falling out sensation in the pelvis after being on your feet for a while or after exercising?

If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these questions you may have Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.

So, what is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? The pelvic floor includes the group of muscles ‘underneath it all’. They are super important and have three major functions.

1) These muscles help support the internal organs including the uterus, bladder and rectum.

2) They help maintain our bowel and bladder function preventing leakage of urine and stool. Conversely when properly coordinated, they relax to allow emptying of the bladder and bowel.

3) Lastly, proper coordination of these

muscles is important in achieving pain-free, enjoyable intercourse.

Why are they such a mystery and why are these muscles misbehaving? All muscles weaken as we age and the pelvic floor muscles are no exception.

Proper coordination is not inherent. Studies have found that women are not born with the ability to “find” these muscles. It can be as difficult as wiggling your ears or lifting just one eyebrow.

Proper exercise can restore function (regardless of one’s age) but it’s not always easy to do on your own. A specially trained, professional Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist can help to correct muscle dysfunction and restore normal function. It’s never too late to get started.

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When it comes to your health, do you think of mind and body together? You should. Your body reacts to how you think, feel and act.

When you stress, your blood pressure goes up. You might get a headache, experience body aches, or insomnia. If you are depressed, you might be constantly fatigued or lack motivation.

Your body is telling you something is wrong.

To keep your body healthy, you need to keep your mind happy and healthy. Here are some ideas to relax your mind and your body: Balance – Balance your life and do your best to leave work-related stress at the office.

In addition to work-related stress, try not to let stress at home take over. Whether it’s taking five minutes for a cup of hot tea and some solitude, or booking a monthly massage to give yourself regularly dedicated time to decompress, find a relaxation technique that helps you release your stress.

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The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) recently confirmed a malignant tumor was found on a single smallmouth bass caught in the middle of the Susquehanna River late last year. With this announcement will come further assessment and determination in realizing the true health of the river and its wildlife.

In past years, the Susquehanna River was an ideal location for boating, camping, fishing, and wildlife observation. At approximately 444 miles in length and consisting of an average daily rush of 22 billion gallons of water, it contributes the largest portion of fresh water to the Chesapeake Bay. However, speculation about the river’s health has been rising since 2005 when the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission first started noticing abrasions on smallmouth bass

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While analyzing this developing information, it is important to remember that what may seem like an insignificant change in our surroundings can have larger and more profound effects on our environment in the near future.

It is vital to have a full understanding of what is going on around us to identify when we are helping and hurting our environment, which in turn has an effect on our own health.

Please visit www.fishandboat.com to stay abreast of the latest consumption guidelines and any updates to this continuing story.

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I’m a foot phobe. Because I once dismissed the pain of a dislocated toe as simply arthritis, I now have a toe that leans distinctly toward the next one. I became very self conscious of my crooked toe and had to find a way to improve the look of it (or at least provide a distraction so it was less noticeable.) Allow me to introduce you to my salvation: the pedicure.

Actually, a pedicure is a routine that ought to be practiced by more people, especially this time of year. Here’s what really bothers me: I see a woman with well-coifed hair, appropriate attire, the right splash of jewelry, and then I look down and have to choke back a gag when I see her unkempt toes. Why on earth would she stop at her ankles?

In my mind, there ought to be a law prohibiting the public display of feet whose welfare has been compromised by a general lack of concern and disregard. In fact, I’m willing to propose legislation if it has to come to that.

I know what you’re thinking: Not everyone has the time or money for such high maintenance. I’m not saying you need to budget for a professional pedi every month. Well, okay, that is what I’m saying, but please, at least get one pedi for the summer season.

I’m not out to bash unpainted digits. Professional pedis and polish aren’t

required. Let those piggies strut in the buff (although there is such a thing as clear nail polish), but please, PLEASE, clean under those nails and shape up those cuticles! Broken, chipped and peeling nails are bad enough on fingers.

Five different nail lengths on each foot should not make you want to choose flip flops for your footwear. And keep those neglected feet turned away from me. Don’t make me run away screaming.

Respect your feet. Do you realize the mileage we put on them every day?

They get a workout, going up and down stairs not to mention stuffing them into shoes that aren’t even comfortable (but darn it, they’re the cutest shoes ever!) In short, feet deserve a break.

Today marks one week since I’ve gotten my most recent pedi. It started with a long, tingly soak in a mini foot jacuzzi - aaahhhh - followed by buffing away ugly callouses and neatly trimming the cuticles. Next was a foot mask underneath warm towels - ooooooooh - with an application of moisturizer and, my favorite part, a foot and leg massage. Yes…yes!…YES!!!

It’s a beautiful, sunny day and I’m admiring my new purplely-blue polish.

My tootsies are happy, prancing about in flip flops. My nails are picture perfect and best of all, I barely notice my troublesome crooked toe!

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It has been a while since I’ve written about my other half (aka: Perpetual Boyfriend) and his particular brand of insanity. I may have briefly mentioned in columns gone by, how this man is a certified pack rat and would have saved his own baby teeth had the tooth fairy not intervened.

Thankfully, his affection is for ALL things, including those that are old and clutter-filled (including me although my plethora of junk resides mostly in the brain.)

Let’s start with Perpetual’s “office” space which is housed in a mobile home. As the owner of a painting company, painting paraphernalia stuffed, stored, displayed and located in every square inch of the office would be considered pretty normal. However, it’s all the other things that are simply over the top. To give you an indication about where this is headed, take this recent conversation: “Darn, I really need a Life magazine from the year 1942,” said Lisa, with much sadness in her voice. “Oh, I have several at the trailer,” replied Perpetual.

Most things located “at the trailer” would be best suited for, oh, I don’t know, maybe his actual dwelling space.

Laundry soap? He has a case, but it’s at the trailer. Sand for the driveway during the hideous cold months? You guessed it, it’s at the trailer.

If ever I absolutely NEED to have something here in the home, guaranteed it will be at the other site. In fact, over the years I have been told that the following articles are at the trailer: Sleds, winter coats, boots, nails (of all varieties and sizes), toilet paper, paper plates, dish soap, van snow tires, Zippo lighter fluid, sidewalk salt, bird seed, cat brushes, shovels, steak, decorative door knob, chicken, eggs, hummingbird feeder, seafood, lawn chairs, butter, bicycle helmets, long underwear, short underwear, shaving cream, empty flower pots, large garbage bags, a VCR, rotary telephones and a hubcap from a 1970 Chevy pickup truck.

Admittedly, Perpetual’s propensity to store every good, bad and ugly item from the last nine decades is bound to come in handy from time to time. I can be assured that even though my nose hair clipper is on the fritz, there is one waiting for me at the trailer. Need a lava lamp light bulb? No worries, there is one at the trailer. Should I desire a bag of baby food jars? Well, I know where they can be found. Neighbor kids asking for sidewalk chalk?

Have no fear because...you get the picture.

Is this disorder inherent in all members of the male population? Are some women like this? Am I the only one dealing with such shenanigans? (Will I be bludgeoned to death in my sleep by my darling Perpetual for penning this piece?)

I must dash. It has come to my attention that I’m in need of a pair of bolt cutters from 1922 and I just may know where I might find them.

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By Lisa Houserman

MY SUCCESS STORY by Amber Worthington

Changing my life My name is Amber Worthington. I’m a 33 year old young woman residing in Perry County with my loving husband, and I am here to share my story.

I first came to Dress for Success South Central PA in 2009 through a referral by my job coach. I was on disability at the time due to significant psychiatric issues and as a result I had not worked in over 5 years.

My disability was primarily related to childhood abuse. Due to the abuse and also a family history, I have struggled with substance abuse and alcoholism, including a a difficult relapse into more than 2 years of continuing sobriety.

When I felt ready to pursue re-entry into the workforce I enrolled in the “Ticket to Work” program which placed me with a caseworker from the Office of Vocational and Rehabilitation Services.

At that time, I was unsure if I was ready for full time work, so I was placed in a transitional work program and assigned a job coach.

She helped prepare my updated resume and encouraged me to take Civil Service tests. As a result of those tests I was offered immediate placement in the State Temporary

having become an engaging, professional, Clerical Pool. This presented my next major employment challenge, business attire, of which career-minded young woman.

My fellow PWG ladies saw me through I had very little and knew even less about how college graduation, career pursuits, my one shopped for such things. wedding, and my successful leadership of a When I came to Dress for Success South Community Action Project, to highlight a few Central PA, it never occurred to me that this of the countless experiences and milestones we experience would be the first in a long chain of have shared and celebrated. life-improving experiences with this nonprofit I currently am employed as a legal assistant organization. with my second promotion in my 5-year I detested clothes shopping, and most history with the Commonwealth. everything associated with “girly” things, so I In my personal life, it meant the world to me was in no way looking forward to my visit. The as my PWG ladies helped me plan my wedding personal shopper at Dress For Success made and celebrated the big day. This the experience painless and year my spiritual life reached a she didn’t mind how lost new milestone and thanks to the and clueless I was regarding prayers and support of the vast fashion. I learned so much in network Dress for Success South that relatively short visit that Central PA taught me to build, I I left feeling armed to take on recently celebrated confirmation the business world. attended by my professional I’m an exceptionally mentor and a dear friend who driven woman so my brought the love and support of success hasn’t surprised the entire PWG with her. me. What has surprised me The impact of this is how much I have grown organization is felt well beyond as a remarkable effect of my professional life. I have been my association with Dress shown that loving commitment for Success South Central and tireless efforts can change PA and the Professional before countless lives, starting from Women’s Group (PWG). such humble beginnings as a girl I arrived still very much in a suit who becomes a woman a kid wandering through Amber Worthington who changes her world. college. I can happily report

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Defend your local ecosystem by identifying plants and insects.

By being aware of invasive species and other pests in your area, you can help support native species and a healthy ecosystem in your own backyard and neighborhood.

Invasive Plants

Invasive weeds can out-compete native species, changing the local ecosystem.

Many varieties, first introduced as flora to plant in gardens, can be confused with similar, native varieties. Here are two common damaging ones to watch out for: • Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), native to Europe and Asia, is found in most states. One plant can produce more than two million seeds annually.

• Native to China, Ailanthus altissima, commonly know as the Tree-of-Heaven, was widely planted as an ornamental plant for many years and is often confused with other trees having similar leaves, such as black walnut, butternut, and most sumac.

Invasive Species

Invasive species can also have a severe negative impact by out-competing for food and resources. Many also cause and carry disease and prey on native species. Two common ones to look out for include: • Emerald Ash Borer, native to Asia, is prominently found across the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeastern United States. The larvae do the most damage, killing ash trees by feeding on the inner bark.

• Zebra Mussel, native to lakes in southern Russia, is found in hundreds of waterways throughout the United States. The species commonly clog water intakes, damage boats, and can cause cuts and scrapes if they grow on rocks, swim rafts, and ladders.

Backyard Pests

Some native plants and insects can be harmful too.

• Ticks can transmit Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Left untreated, Lyme disease infects the joints, heart, and nervous system. After time spent outdoors, check for ticks, especially in and around your ears, inside your belly button, behind your knees, around your waist, on your scalp, and in your hair.

• Mosquitoes can carry West Nile Virus. While most people may show few symptoms, 20 percent of people develop a fever along with headaches, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea or rash, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Follow the “five Ds” to protect yourself: Drain standing water; Stay indoors at Dusk and Dawn; Dress in long-sleeves and pants; and use DEET-based mosquito repellent.

• Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac can lurk in backyards. Almost 85 percent of people develop a rash when they come into contact with these weeds.

Control poisonous weeds long-term by carefully digging out the plants while wearing waterproof gloves or treating with a pesticide.

Information about common invasive species and backyard invaders offered by Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE)

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Spot invasive weeds and insects in your area? Let your county extension office know, which may have a monitoring and management program in place.

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Re-enter the nursing field with a refresher class at HACC

How to reactivate your nursing career submitted by hacc

If you’ve ever taken time off from your career, you know how difficult it can be to re-enter the workforce. What do you do when you are a nurse and your license has expired, or the field has advanced with new knowledge or Compassionately technologies?

The solution is a re-entry program, also called a re-activation program or refresher.

Nurse re-entry programs are designed for registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical HACC’s re-entry program for registered and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) who want to reactivate their nurses is designed for those who want to reinstate their nursing nursing license and/or update their knowledge and skills. Typically useful for nurses who have license or update their knowledge and skills. been out of the field for five years or more, nurse re-entry programs provide clinical experience The next class will begin on Sept. 8, 2015. and classroom lectures. The completion of a state-approved re-entry program, as well as taking the comprehensive NCLEX© (National Visit hacc.edu/HealthCareers for more information.

Council Licensure Examination) predictor To register, contact Jolynn Achaj, program coordinator, exam or retaking the NCLEX© exam, is at jrachaj@hacc.edu or 717-221-1391. required to reinstate your nursing license.

Nurse re-entry or refresher program hacc.edu curriculum typically focuses on the nursing 800-ABC-HACC process, current nursing practices, trends, Gettysburg Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon York Virtual Learning 800-ABC-HACC ethical and legal issues, pharmacology and isburg Lancaster Lebanon York Virtual Learning 800-ABC-HACC clinical management of patients. Attention is

given to assessment skills, care plans, infection control, technological advancements, quality assurance and drug administration.

After completing the nurse re-entry program, your nursing skills will be refreshed, your knowledge updated, your confidence built up and you will have gained insight into new techniques and technology.

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, RNs will see a 19 percent increase in employment by 2022.* Now is the time to reactivate your nursing career. To find a nurse re-entry program, contact your local community college or nursing school. *Source: www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm

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Fall brings the fun of wine festivals by kathryn otto, schuylkill county wine festival

Busy summer days are often filled with events such as fairs, festivals, and fun days at local parks and various other venues will provide numerous activities for all to enjoy.

Fall wine festivals are being promoted with local and nearby wineries sharing their very best wines. Each year most wineries introduce a new and different wine to please the palate.

As we travel to and from our many destinations we can observe numerous areas of well groomed vineyards and wineries throughout the state. Most wineries are open daily and include wine tasting, wine and food paring, gift shops and areas to host special events.

The making of wine is rapidly becoming more popular including tours of the vineyard and information sharing of the entire wine process and the various vats (barrels) being used to produce the finest wines.

Wine dinners are also becoming more prevalent at various restaurants which coordinate a 5-course meal with 5 different wines. Much thought and planning is done by the chef and the wine master to be certain that

each course and wine selection complement each other from the appetizer to the dessert.

This truly is a delightful experience.

Wine choices are selected to please all palates from sweet, dry, smooth, tangy, etc. as tasters use the swirl, smell, and sip process to acquire the smooth taste of the wine.

Most wine festivals include a variety of foods often prepared by local businesses, wine related craft items, and musical entertainment throughout the day.

As our busy days of summer are followed by the calm, cool, and crisp days of fall, a visit to a wine festival provides a relaxing day of fun, food, family, friendly, and fellowship in a relaxing atmosphere.

You’re Invited to the

7th ANNUAL

Schuylkill County Wine Festival Hegins Park - Hegins, PA

$15 per person - $5 designated driver $12 advance ticket - available until Aug. 31st Call for Group Rates of 10 or more

Flavorful Wine Tasting, Regional Cuisine, Spices, Jewelry, Chocolate, Cheese and more.

Themed Table Decorating Contest

Sunday, September 6, 2015 from 1:00-6:00 p.m.

Visit our website: www.schuylkillwinefestival.com For More Information Contact Mary Tobash 570-682-9660 Compliments of Twin Valley Farmers Exchange

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