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Tai Chi on the LawnWhere: Bayview Retirement Community

Outside Terrace, all ages welcomeWhen: Tuesdays, Aug 20-Sept 10

4:00-4:50pmInstructor: Angelika Burns, Certified Arthritis

Foundation Tai Chi instructorCall 206-284-7330 today to reserve your space,or sign-up on our Facebook page:facebook.com/BayviewCommunity

Join us for a FREEfour-week series:

C h a n g e A g e n t

Your home, yo ur community

BayviewBayview Issue 11 Summer 2013In this Issue: Keen for Quinoa Hearing Health Self-packing or Professional

Packing? That is the Question

The ancient discipline of Tai Chi combines agilesteps, joint safe exercises, andmental strength to improvemobility, breathing, and relax-ation. Its a way for people of all ages to improve physical,emotional, and mental health.

Tai Chi is practiced slowly which allows for mindful,focused movement.Moving slow is a learned art.This is true for our body as well as our mind. Tai Chiencourages individuals tomove with focus and concen-

tration. The slow movementsequences challenge balancebecause of the continuous,controlled flow.

Is Your Chi in Check?

Fall Prevention & Tai ChiTai Chi plays a very importantrole for fall prevention,as relaxation and calmness area very important part of thepractice.Being calm height-ens ones personal awareness while deepening internal focuson the environment. Whileutilizing the principles of TaiChi, individuals become moreattuned to their immediatesurroundings. When we experi-ence less anxiety, we increase

awareness to our innerand external surroundings.Practicing Tai Chi can greatly reduce the risk for falls whileincreasing balance, relaxation,and memory.

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What is it and where does it come from?Quinoa pronounced KEEN-wah is not a grasslike common grains, rather it is of the goosefootfamilythink lambs-quarter, beet, spinach, andtumbleweeds! It is a seed rather than a true grain/cereal, also called a pseudocereal.

Quinoa originated from the highlands of the Andes, and is the traditional staple food of Incasand Indians of Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Columbia. Itgrows best in high elevations.

Nutritional profileQuinoa has the highest nutrition profile of allgrains: 16-20% protein. The next highest grainis hard spring wheat at 14%, the stuff that wheatbread is made of.

It is high in certain essential amino acids typically low in grains making quinoa a complete protein.

It is relatively high in fat see nutrition facts(brown rice has 2g for the same calories), and isa good source of iron, phosphorus, magnesium,manganese, vitamin E, and B vitamins.

Quinoa is naturally gluten free, and is easy to digest. Deborah Luxem, Bayviews regis-tered dietitian, has quinoa recipes to share. Visit facebook.com/ BayviewCommunity

Keen for Quinoa

Nutrition FactsServing Size 1 cup 185g (185 g)

Amount Per ServingCalories 222 Calories from Fat 32

% Daily Value*Total Fat 4g 5%

Saturated Fat 0%Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0mg 0%Sodium 13 mg 1%Total Carbohydrate 39g 13%

Dietary Fiber 5g 21%Sugars

Protein 8g

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%Calcium 3% Iron 15%* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Your daily values may be higher or lower depending onyour calorie needs:

Calories 2,000 2,500Total Fat Less than 65g 80gSat Fat Less than 20g 25gCholesterol Less than 300mg 300mgSodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mgTotal Carbohydrate 300g 375gFiber 25g 30g

Calories per gram:Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4

www.NutritionData.com

How toUse Quinoa Unprocessed quinoa

as a bitter saponinoating (natural pes-cide) that should be

nsed off before using.Most quinoa already as this step taken caref but should still bensed. To wash, put indeep bowl covered

with water. Rub briefly etween palms. Drainn a fine-mesh strainer.

Repeat again or untilwater runs clear.

t is very quick cook-ngabout 15 min-tes; use a 2:1 water touinoa ratio. It can be:

steamed for a lightand fluffy grain

soft, easily groundinto flour

toasted raw

cooked withsoups or otherliquid dishes

Hearing Health

Dr. Patricia J. Munson has beenan Audiologist for nearly 25 years and is owner and provider of Sound Associates Hearing Centers.Her services are offered monthly at the Bayview Wellness clinic.Phone: 206-937-8700, or Web:www.MySoundAssociates.com.

Hearing-impaired persons whodo use hearing aids are morelikely than non-users to beinvolved socially in their neigh-borhoods and in organizedsocial activities. Most hearing aid users report significant ben-efits from the aidsin family relationships, mental health,and other areas that affect thequality of their lives. In all cate-gories, family members observeeven greater benefits from theuse of hearing aids than do theusers themselves.

Denial is the most importantbarrier to hearing aid use. Mosthearing-impaired persons whodo not use hearing aids think they do not need them or canget by without them. Cost con-siderations and vanity are alsosignificant barriers for many older persons.

Hearing loss should be a routinetopic of discussion for older per-sons and their doctors becauseof the potential negative con-sequences of untreated hearing loss on a persons quality of lifeand family relationships.

By Dr. Patricia J. Munson, Audiologist

A s reported by The National Council on Aging , untreated hearing loss among older persons is a serious and prevalent problem.The study found that from the mildest to the most severe hearing loss level, hearing-impaired older persons who do not wear hearing aids are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, paranoia andemotional turmoil, compared to people who wear hearing aids.

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Hearing SolutionsThere are a wide range of hearing technologies available that offerflexibility and connectivity for listeners. Here are several optionsto explore with your audiologist.

Hearing Health (continued from previous page)

Self-Packing orProfessional Packing:

That is the Question

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that by theage of 45, the expected number of movesone will continue to make is only 2.7.

Wireless Hearing Solutions Wireless hearing technology offers flexibility and connectiv-ity for listeners. Wireless devicessuch as SurfLink offer multiple

options to con-nect to tech-nology, suchas your TV orcomputer andmobile devices.

Invisible Solutions Along with the desire forbetter hearing, more andmore Sound Associatespatients want to feel comfort-able with what they are wear-ing from a cosmetic point of view. There is a wide rangeof invisible solutions. Themost cosmetically appealing devices offer advanced tech-nology and range from starter

rfLink Wireless Devices

Invisible options - from left to right:Invisibel IIC, XT 10A RIC, AMP

There are very few people whoenjoy the process of moving,even though the end resultcan be wonderful. The physi-cal and emotional difficulty topack up your entire home andswitch locations comes with achoice of self-packing or hiring a professional.

Do-it-yourself packing seemslike a logical place to cutcosts, especially when family members and friends say they can and want to help. Well-meaning friends and family members, however, usually

under estimate the requiredtime and expertise it takes tonot only properly pack butthen also unpack.

Whatever route you choose,the packing must start EARLY.Beginning several weeks oreven several months in advanceis the resounding advice fromexperts. Items such as loosephotos, albums, handwrittenletters and childrens artwork can steer you down a wonder-ful path on memory lane, chock full of emotional detours thatcan take up precious time!

Memory Lane itemsshould beevaluated andorganized at thebeginning of theprocess to ensureeverything is ready whenmoving day arrives.

Putting a dollar value on yourtime and that of your family can help steer you toward adecision. As moving day loomsahead, packing can becomemore hectic and less careful when completed by the indi-

vidual as opposed to a profes-sional. Professional packerscan complete packing for anaverage move in one or twodays, meaning your house-hold will experience minimaldisruption as you prepare forthe move. While a professionalpacker can quickly identify similar items to pack together,amateurs spend valuable timeobtaining and preparing pack-ing materials. Inexperiencedpacking techniques add timeto an already time-consuming process and then, of course,increased unpacking time.

Ask those you know who haverecently moved. If you aremoving to a retirement com-

munity, ask the staff at thecommunity who has managedthe moves of their residents. Ask to speak to those residentsto learn about their experi-ences and what they woulddo if they were to move again.Reducing any amount of stressto make the entire moving pro-cess smoother is a great gift forthe entire family, and is some-thing that can be worth a few

extra dollars.

options for those with minimalhearing loss to very small, fully-featured products.

Most audiologists in privatepractice, like Sound AssociatesHearing, have access to allmanufacturers, price points andtechnologies available to meetany budget. The goal is to pro-vide each individual with thebest hearing ability that meetstheir specific individual needs.

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E ach year on the first day of fall, National Falls Prevention Awareness Day is celebrated to bring attention to the issue of preventing falls in our communities. Many peoplebelieve falls are a normal part of aging.

The good news isthat with adequateknowledge, fallscan be prevented.There are many ways to reduce your risk andincrease inde-pendence in daily

activities. Balance training, exercising,managing your medication, having your vision checked regularly, andmaking your living environment saferare all steps you can take to preventfalls from happening.

Balance 101Please join Anne Wilson, Bayview Wellness Director for our nextFireside Chat on August 27 at 10 am. We will offer simple fall preventiontips as well as functional exercises toincrease strength and balance. A shortKorebalance assessment will begiven in our Wellness & Fitness Centerto conclude our discussion.

The Korebalance is a proactive and

interactive device for balance and gaittraining that radically improves muscleand mental agility. Backed by 18 years of use in the Medical and SportsMedicine community, Korebalanceis proven to be one of the most effec-tive, entertaining and technologically advanced balance trainers available.

oin us at our nextFireside Chat:

Tuesday,August 27, 10 am,Bayview Lobby

Anne Wilson,Bayview Wellness Director