East/Northeast Creative Living - June

There’s nothingquite riding a biketo bring back fondchildhoodmemories.

Ah, the windblowing in yourface, the cares of theworld flying pastyou – it provides awonderful sense of freedom.

I love bike riding and it’s something I’verecently picked up again. But with this fun therecomes some responsibility. Inside this issue ofCreative Living we have a great article aboutkeeping your bike maintained throughout thesummer. Be sure to check it out.

Also, there’s some helpful tips for the home,whether your a senior citizen or a busy busymom trying to keep it all together.

Enjoy this issue.

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TopicsHealth & FitnessMind • Body • Spirit

Dental CareSmile

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H E A L T H & F I T N E S S

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Do you snore? Do you suffer fromsleep apnea? Have you tried CPAPbut just can't tolerate it? AtCincinnati Dental Sleep Medicine,Dr. Kitzmiller sees patients everyday with snoring and sleep apnea.

Utilizing state of the art OralAppliance Therapy, Dr. Kitzmiller andhis uniquely trained team are able tooffer their patients who suffer fromthese disruptive and potentially life-threatening conditions a comfortableand effective treatment. An oral appli-ance is a customized, FDA approvedCPAP alternative that fits over yourteeth and holds the lower jaw forward,keeping your airway open while yousleep.

A sleep apnea sufferer and oral appli-ance patient himself, Dr. Kitzmillerknows first hand the effects of sleepapnea and the benefits of his oral appli-ance. His patients are thrilled with theirexperience too!

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“Outstanding and immediate results!I haven't snored once since getting myoral appliance and my apnea hasimproved dramatically. I haven't sleptwithout it since the day I got it. It's sim-ple and it works!” – Jim E.

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A favorite pastime for allages, bicycle riding canbe even more pleasant

with a few simple mainte-nance steps.

Easy bicyclemaintenance for

the riding season

Easy bicyclemaintenance for

the riding season

Bicycle riding is a favoritepastime for all agesduring the warm weather months.


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John Lauderbaugh couldn’t do thethings he enjoyed anymore – in fact hispain was so severe, it was difficult toeven move.

Lauderbaugh had suffered with DropFoot and had lost use of his lower legs.In 2009, he had to have back surgeryand relearn to walk. The surgery lefthim with pain in his lower back and hip.

When the pain got too hard to handlea few years ago, he visited Dr. SairamAtluri, of Interventional SpineSpecialists.

Dr. Atluri treated Lauderbaugh withradiofrequency neurotomy. Thisinvolves the destruction of small arthri-tis nerves.

The radiofrequency generator pro-duces a localized heat lesion to eitherdestroy or deactivate the nerve, whileleaving the surrounding region and larg-er nerves unaffected.

Patients like Lauderbaugh, who havepain originating from the facet joints, arecandidates for this procedure.

Studies have shown that there is a 50percent chance of significant pain relieffollowing the procedure as far out astwo years or longer.

According to Lauderbaugh since theprocedure 99 percent of the pain hasgone!

“You can’t really describe what it’s

like (having the pain gone),” explainedLauderbaugh. “It’s like going from dark-ness into light.”

Dr. Atluri knows first hand what it’slike to be inflicted with life-alteringpain.

“It can be debilitating,” he explained.“But there is hope – there can be relief.”

Dr. Atluri has spent the last 14 yearsof his career relieving the pain of localmen and women so that they may livetheir lives to the fullest.

Recognized as a “Top Doctor” byCincinnati Magazine in 2007, 2010, and2011, Dr. Atluri completed both a fellow-ship in pain management and anesthesiaresidency at the University ofCincinnati, Department of Anesthesia.

He was named one of the top 70interventional pain physicians in theUnited States by Becker’s Orthopedicand Spine Review.

He has authored many articles in theofficial Journal of the American Societyof Interventional Pain Physicians.

Dr. Atluri has held a board member-ship with the American Society ofInterventional Pain Physicians andserved as vice president for the Ohiochapter of American Society ofInterventional Pain Physicians.

For more information on how Dr.Atluri can help you please call 624-7525.

Dr. Atluri brings patients‘from darkness to light’

BICYCLE see page 5

Whether you have had yourbike in storage or it hasn’t had arecent tune up, now is a greattime to make sure your bike is ingood working order.

There are a few simple stepsyou can take to make sure youhave a pleasant ride.

WWhheeeellss aanndd ttiirreess – Checkyour tires for wear, cracks andproper inflation.

Bicycle tires are no differentthan car tires, and should bereplaced if the tread is worn orthe rubber is cracked or dry-rot-ted.

Clean between the sprocketsusing a rag or a proper cleaningtool. Using a dry rag, wipedown the hubs, spokes, and rimson both wheels.

If it’s hard to clean, use mildsoapy water. Never use a hose orharsh cleaners to clean yourbike.

FFrraammee – Clean the bike frameand components starting at thehandle bars and work your wayback.

Use mild soapy water toloosen hard-to-remove grime. Asyou’re cleaning, inspect theframe for any cracks or damage.

If you see any cracks, youshould take your bike to a bikeshop for repair. Be sure to alsoinspect your brake and shiftcables.

LLuubbrriiccaattiioonn – Apply a lightlubricant like Royal Purple’sMaxfilm to the inside of yourcable housings and all of thepivot points on your brake andshift components.

Maxfilm leaves a tough anddurable lubricating film forimproved operation and long-lasting protection against wear,rust and corrosion.

Avoid getting any oil on yourbrake pads, and wipe off anyexcess.

BBrraakkeess – Check your brakepads. If they are worn beyondthe indicator line, they will needto be replaced.

BBoollttss – Make sure all of thebolts on the bike are tightened,but be careful not to over tight-en.

This includes your handle-bars, seat, pedals and shifters.

CClleeaann tthheecchhaaiinn – One ofthe last itemsin your bikemaintenance

would be to clean and lubricatethe chain.

Clean the chain of dust anddirt with a solvent-soaked rag.

After inspecting the chain,use a chain lubricant like RoyalPurple’s Max-Chain. Max-Chainis an advanced, synthetic lubri-cant that reduces wear andextends equipment life.

It can be applied by eitherspraying or brushing. Onceapplied, the carrier evaporatesleaving a long-lasting, dry, wax-like film.

This non-tacky film mini-mizes the collection of dust andother airborne contaminants.


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BICYCLE from page 4

Talk to people who have experiencedeven mild hearing loss and you willquickly discover what hearing does foryou on a daily basis.

A study released by the NationalCouncil on Aging (NCOA) found thatuntreated hearing loss was associatedwith quality of life issues such as sad-ness, depression, anxiety, insecurity andirritability.

The link between hearing and happi-ness is sometimes overlooked, even byfamily members and health careproviders.

“Our ability to hear is such aningrained part of life, we often take it forgranted,” reports Dr. Holland, anAudiologist at Montgomery ENT Center.“It’s easy to take your hearing for grant-ed if you’ve never experienced life with-out it. You don’t miss it until it’s gone.”

Dr. Amy Holland is part of a team ofhearing healthcare professionals atMontgomery ENT Center, including Dr.Charlie Tinker. The team is lead by Dr.Mark Grosinger, a board certifiedOtolaryngologist, who founded thepractice 26 years ago.

By taking a closer look at hearing andits importance in life’s quality, you canunderstand how important it is to treathearing loss quickly and effectively.

The Audiology Team at Montgomery

ENT Center is set up so patients canreceive all of their hearing healthcareservices under one roof, with just onevisit to the practice. Patients see Dr.Holland for a thorough hearing evalua-tion, explanation of test results and dis-cussion of treatment options.

If there are any indications thatrequire medical treatment, patients seeDr. Grosinger or Dr. Tinker for furtherevaluation and treatment. Some hearingloss can be improved with medicineand/or surgical procedures, which areall carefully handled by Dr. Grosinger.

Dr. Holland warns, “Be careful whereyou seek treatment. Visiting a localAudiologist is without a doubt the bestway to have your hearing evaluated andto obtain reliable information concerningtreatment options.” Seeing a Doctor ofAudiology ensures that your treatmentis based on science – not what’s on sale.

Montgomery ENT Center has officeslocated in Cincinnati, Wilmington andHillsboro. You can call 891-8700 or 937-382-2000 to make an appointment at anyof their convenient locations, or visittheir website at www.montgomeryent.com for more information.

Make the decision to bring your earsto the experts at Montgomery ENTCenter and discover what you’ve beenmissing. You’ll like what you hear!

Bring your ears to the experts

D E N T A L C A R E

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Waiting until to the last minutecan ruin weddings, parties andmost of all vacations. If you haveput off your dental care due tohuge fears, this can cost you timeand money. It is a proven fact thatthe earlier you detect dental prob-lems the less time and money itwill cost you. Even if you thinkyour mouth is horrible, next year itwill even be worse.

The good news is that Dr. TaraDallmann and her team specialize inhelping those of you that are in these situa-tions. Sedation is only a small part of the TLCyou will receive at Gentle Dental Care. Mostimportantly, you will receive no judgment orlectures. They realize that in most cases it hastaken all the courage you have to just makethe first call.

Together Dr. Dallmann and her compas-sionate team will create a plan to correct theyears of neglect. However, you are in charge,which is the most amazing part. You let themknow your dental budget and the time frameyou want this done. They can spread outyour treatment, or get most of it done in one

visit while you snooze. For your anxiety theyoffer both oral and IV sedation. The choice isyours. Gentle Dental Care’s treatment coordi-nator is amazing at fitting the treatment youneed into a payment plan you can afford.

Recently a bride-to-be came to the officewanting a beautiful smile before her weddingjust weeks away. The team scrambled tomake it happen and the wedding photos areproof of how much the bride loved her newsmile.

Don’t wait until disaster happens to callthe Gentle Dental Care team. Call today andmake plans to create your dream smile.Whether your treatment is done all at once orspread out over time, the end result is thesame, a healthy beautiful smile you can cher-ish for a lifetime.

Make that call and “Experience theDifference.”

Summer is here, and the last thing you want to think about is a dental emergency

The Gentle Dental Care team.

A T H O M E


Lasting ImpressionsDesign Center at 241Grandview Avenue inBellevue, Ky., continues toexpand with new furni-ture and home décoritems that you have to seeto believe.

Don’t be deceived bythe outside of the build-ing! It looks like any otherwarehouse you might seein greater Cincinnati, butwhen you venture insideto the third floor, you willbe amazed.

What is it that makesLasting Impressions dif-ferent?

Items in this showroomhave been carefully select-ed to provide customerswith a chance to choosesomething that is a bit out

of the ordinary . . . some-thing that you might notsee in other stores . . .something that will addsome “zing” to your homeor office . . . something

that allows you to let yourpersonality shine throughin your decorating.

Sign up for an “In-Home Consultation” toget Linda’s expert advice

on paint selection, acces-sories, window treat-ments, furniture, roomarrangement, or you mayjust need a brain-stormingsession during a walk-

through. Linda has aunique gift of being ableto blend the things youwant to keep with theupdating you want to do.

The $100 fee will repay

you many times over withLinda’s unending supplyof creative new ideas, col-ors, and décor. You willenjoy working with her tocreate just the right styleand atmosphere for yourhome or office. Call 655-8187 for more informationor to schedule an appoint-ment.

Huge Scratch-and-DentSale on the fourth floor.Take advantage of thissale featuring miscella-neous furniture and homedécor items. You neverknow what you will findat 241 Grandview so youwill want to take a look!

New Bernhardt furni-ture (sofas, end tables,occasional tables, bed-rooms, etc.) has arrived

along with someBradington Young,Hooker, and ButlerSpecialties. The mainshowroom and “TheAttic” are both beautifulwith wonderful room set-tings complete with acces-

“When you care enough to makeyour home a warm, welcomingplace for family and friends …

you need to visit us.”

Lasting Impressions Design Center … DirectionsTraveling south or north on

Interstate-471:Take Exit 5

(Newport/Bellevue)Turn right onto Route 8

(Fairfield Avenue)Continue to Taylor Avenue

and turn rightTravel 6 blocks toGrandview Avenue

Turn right on Grandview Enter the warehouse

through the center door bythe dock.

Prepare to be amazed.

IMPRESSIONS see page 12

S U M M E R E N T E R T A I N M E N T


Looking for an affordable way toincrease the value and beauty of yourhome? S.I. Concrete/Designs, a divisionof S.I. Pool Care can help.

Whether you’re looking into a newaddition such as a pool deck, walkway,porch or patio or simply want to reno-vate your existing concrete, S.I.Concrete/Designs has the artistic abilityto make your dream project a reality.

“Sometimes the concrete is so deterio-rated you have to tear it out and pournew concrete. We can do that for you,”explained owner Sam Ionna. “Manytimes, however, the basic foundation isin good shape, but the concrete is dull,chipped or cracked. In those cases wecan do a simple repair, add an overlay,saving the homeowner money.”

The overlay used by S.I.Concrete/Designs comes in colors so

you can match your project perfectly toyour home. The overlay can even bestamped!

Concrete just isn’t for the outdoors,according to Sam. S.I. Concrete/Designshave created breathtakingly gorgeousfloors and kitchen countertops.

“You cam make that boring, unattrac-tive countertop look like slate or mar-ble,” he explained.

They also offer concrete stainingincluding a variety of colors anddesigns. As with S.I. Pool Care, Sam, hisfamily and the other S.I.Concrete/Designs employees are dedi-cated to providing the best quality serv-ice to their customers. They will workwith you to make your dream project aquality completed reality.

For more information on S.I.Concrete/Designs call 859-331-4110.

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The S.I. Pool Care family.

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Harvest Home Fair

Suddenly, and withoutwarning, our parents lookto us for help with life-scale decisions, just as welooked to them for guid-ance and wisdomthroughout our youth.When did this happen?How did these rolesswitch so perfectly? Howwill we fulfill their needsas thoroughly as they ful-filled ours? From our per-spective, they seemed todo so sometimes effort-lessly. We trusted theirgood judgment in mattersthat bewildered us. Weknew, without being told,that they acted with ourbest interests at heart;their children's well-being, safety, and happi-ness were paramountamong their priorities.

More often than not,their decisions were theright ones. Though wemay not have immediate-ly seen their vision fromour short-sighted, youth-ful perspective, we canlook back on the resultsand admire the wisdomand love they demonstrat-ed. All other mattersaside, our parents onlywanted the best for us,and to put us, as best theycould, in situations thatgave us the chance togrow and prosper.

As the years havepassed, these roles havequietly changed hands. Itis now our turn to pro-vide guidance and carethat will help them expe-rience the well-being,safety, and happiness theydeserve. After a lifetime ofresponsibilities, our seniorloved ones have earnedthe right to be relieved ofmundane, everyday con-cerns, so they can spendtheir energy and time onthose pursuits they enjoymost.

This transition to a“senior lifestyle” mayrequire the sale of the oldhouse, arrangements forongoing physical assis-tance and medical over-sight, coordination ofleisure activities andtransportation, and/ordietary supervision. Weneed to ensure that theirunique requirements aremet, now and in thefuture, in an environmentof encouragement, relax-ation, comfort, and oppor-tunity. We want them tobe nearby, allowing forfrequent visits with ourkids and ourselves. Wewant them to havefriends, and a social calen-dar as full or empty asthey decide it should be.

Dignity. Viability.Flexibility. Safety.Essentially, we love them,and we want them to feelat home. The time may benow to start speakinggently with those youlove about a move to aneasier, more comfortablelifestyle; a transition to“Assisted Living.”

We ask ourselves:• Which senior com-

munity, among the myri-ad that try to lure us, canfulfill our loved ones'basic needs while provid-ing all the comforts ofhome to which they'vebecome so accustomed?

• Which senior com-munity provides the high-est level of professionalmedical care?

• Which senior com-munity can administervaried levels of care asneeds change?

• Which senior com-munity will provide themost beautiful surround-ings?

• Which senior com-munity will allow for themost social interaction

with friends, old andnew?

• Which senior com-munity is small enough sothat they'll know their

care-givers by name, andlarge enough to offer aseemingly endless varietyof neighbors and activi-ties?

• Which senior com-munity will tailor theirofferings to our needs andfinancial capabilities?

S E N I O R L I V I N G


Provide the lifestyle they deserve at the price you can afford

SEASONS see page 12


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Cedar Village Retirement Communityis pleased to announce the addition ofCardiology services to its campus.

Cedar Village has provided a widevariety of specialty services to its resi-dents, including audiology, optometry,ophthalmology, dentistry, podiatry anddermatology.

In 2010, orthopedics became a part ofthe regular Cedar Village Clinic and, asof June 3, 2011, Cedar Village becamethe first retirement community in thearea to have on-site Cardiology services.

John Szawaluk, MD, now practices atCedar Village on a regular schedule. Dr.Szawaluk completed his medical degreeat Georgetown University, his internshipand residency at the University ofPittsburgh Medical Center and a fellow-ship in Cardiovascular Disease at theUniversity of Massachusetts MedicalCenter.

A non-invasive cardiologist, Dr.Szawaluk has particular expertise instress testing, vascular testing, echocar-diography and nuclear cardiology. Hewill work with residents from all areaswithin Cedar Village, from independentliving through long term care.

“We are delighted to have Dr.Szawaluk joining us,” said CedarVillage’s CEO and President, CarolSilver Elliott.

“Bringing more services to our cam-pus makes life easier for our residentsand enhances the quality of medical careavailable. This is also a great benefit aswe expand our rehabilitation services

for the future.”Cedar Village is in the midst of a

major rehabilitation service expansion,developing significantly expanded,state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatienttherapy space and updated patient careareas for short term rehabilitation. Thenew therapy area will open in early Julyand the overall project will be completedin the fall.

The new inpatient therapy area willbecome the centerpiece of CedarVillage’s first floor, complete with all ofthe latest in state-of-the-art therapyequipment.

Adjoining that will be an outpatienttherapy suite which will allow dis-charged patients to continue theirprogress with the same therapy teamthey have come to know and trust.

“I am truly excited about the oppor-tunity to provide advanced cardiovascu-lar care to the Cedar Village communi-ty,” said Dr. Szawaluk.

“The Ohio Heart and Vascular Centerand Cedar Village share missions andgoals focused on providing the highestquality healthcare to our community. Itis my pleasure to be involved in thispartnership that supports this missionwhile serving the cardiovascular needsof Cedar Village residents.”

Cedar Village is a not-for-profit retire-ment community, located in Mason,Ohio. Formed by the merger of twolongtime Cincinnati Jewish nursinghomes, Cedar Village opened its doorsin March 1997.

Cedar Village retirement community adds cardiologist to staff

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Each week, Nancy, aClermont Senior Servicescustomer, looks forwardto her visit from Meals-on-Wheels volunteer, KenButler. Ken deliversNancy’s personally cho-sen Savory Select mealswith a friendly smile.

“I can be having a badday, but when I see Kencoming up the sidewalk,it makes me smile. Heeven brings my trash canup from the curb,” Nancysaid. Visits from Ken andCSS staff are important toher; she refers to Ken andstaff as her “friends.”

“I do this because I’mretired and this is a wayfor me to give back to mycommunity and its sen-iors,” Ken said.

Savory Select lets sen-iors choose foods theywould like to receive eachweek from a menu

including 31 delicious,quality entrées. If a cus-tomer needs a daily safetycheck, staff or volunteers

deliver a chilled mealevery day.

If you would like tobecome a Meals-on-

Wheels volunteer, callConnie at 536-4021.

Other CSS programsinclude: homemaking,

personal care, homerepair, caregiver support,respite care and lifelonglearning.



Volunteers deliver meals to Clermont SeniorServices customers with a menu and a smile

A MOW customer receives her Savory Select five-day box from MOW volunteer, Ken Butler.

The same principles ofaging gracefully – taking

a proactive approach toyour future well-being – are true for your home.

Aging gracefullyis all about taking aproactive approachto your future well-being – you antici-pate the inevitablechanges and dowhat’s necessary tostay healthy and fit.

The same princi-ples are true foryour home.

You need toassess the necessarychanges that mustbe made aroundyour home to keepit fit, and you safe,so you and yourhome can success-fully age together.

Helping yourhome age graceful-ly doesn’t mean

You and yourhome: Aging

gracefullytogether

adding industrial-looking apparatusesthroughout the house.

In fact, with Lowe’s Accessible Homeprogram, you’ll never have to sacrifice stylefor function.

Plus, if you do these projects proactively,you’ll save money in the long run.

Julie Sussman and Stephanie Glakas-Tenet, authors of the national best-selling“Dare to Repair” series of books, haveteamed with Lowe’s to provide you withsome can-do projects to make your homemore accessible for everyday living.

• Safety in a shower/tub – A handheldshower unit is a perfect solution for anyonewho has to sit while showering.

Use a plumber’s wrench or an adjustablewrench to remove the old shower head; ifdifficult to remove, apply lubricating spray.

Remove any residue from threads onshower arm.

You and yourhome: Aging

gracefullytogether

HOME see page 12

The one answer to these and otherquestions is Courtyard at Seasons, inbeautiful Kenwood, Ohio.

Nestled conveniently in a beautifullylandscaped, quiet setting, Courtyard atSeasons is widely recognized as themost comfortable, capable, and caringAssisted Living option in the Cincinnatiregion.

Unlike so many other facilities ofwhich you'll become aware, Courtyardat Seasons is managed with prioritiesthat most closely align with yours. Thefamily of caregivers at Courtyard pro-ceeds uniquely with each resident asthough each was a family-member oftheir own. Unremitting dedication to theutmost in personal care and relaxedatmosphere is evident in everyCourtyard associate who touches yourloved one's daily life.

Furthermore, we are proud toannounce our second consecutive defi-ciency free Annual State Survey con-

ducted by the Ohio Department ofHealth. This rare achievement amongAssisted Living facilities is a clear reflec-tion the quality standard to which eachdepartment at Courtyard is held.

Let us lead you through our luxuri-ous facilities and around our manicuredgrounds. Sit with our professional advi-sors and learn how we can tailor a solu-tion for you and, most importantly,those who have entrusted their futuresto you.

Contact the Courtyard family at 513-457-4731 during the month of May 2011,and take advantage of newly reducedrates that will save your family thou-sands. We appreciate your expectations,and strive to exceed them each andevery day.

It may seem unlikely that we'll everfully repay our parents for all the loveand good judgment they showed to us…Here's a great way to start; TheCourtyard at Seasons.

Apply Teflon tape to threads, wrapping it counter-clockwise, three or four times. Place hose of newshower unit onto end of shower arm, turning it clock-wise.

Insert hand shower into the shower arm mount,rotating it to desired spot. Use adjustable wrench totighten.

Handheld shower units now come in a variety offinishes and sizes sure to spruce up anyone’s shower.

• Getting a better handle on knobs – For anyonewho suffers from arthritis, a lever handle is much easi-er on the joints than a knob.

Plus, lever handles can dress up the plainest ofdoors.

Use a screwdriver to remove the screws on the olddoorknob. Insert stems of exterior lever horizontallyinto the holes in the latch case.

Place interior lever on the protruding spindle, align-ing stems with screw holes. Insert screws and tightenwith screwdriver.

• Avoiding slips – If you can’t bear the sight of abare floor and don’t want to remove the beautiful rugsin your home, you must properly secure all of them.

All rugs, including doormats, should be secured tothe floor with non-skid tape. First, make sure floor sur-face is clean and dry.

Attach tape to underside of rug, flip it over andadhere to floor. Don’t forget the bathroom rug.

• Preventing falls – A stair handrail is designed toaid in ascending and descending stairs. But, why stopat having only one handrail per stairway?

Make each stairway more symmetrical and safe byhaving a second one installed.

Also, be sure to check all handrails in the home forany that wiggle. Use a screwdriver to tighten any loosescrews.

Make sure there is adequate lighting at the top andbottom of each staircase.

Lowe’s has a vast variety of lighting in stock to fitall your needs.

• Providing stability – Today’s shower grab bar isnot your father’s (or hospital’s) grab bar.

The choices in style, size, color and installation willmake you wonder why you waited this long to haveone.

To install a grab bar, you’ll need a drill, the properdrill bits and the right grab bar.

It’s easy to install, just be sure to follow the manu-facturer’s instructions completely.

For more information about available products andservices visit www.lowes.com/AccessibleHome.Follow Dare to Repair at www.daretorepair.com,Facebook and Twitter.



HOME from page 11

SEASONS from page 9

IMPRESSIONS from page 7sories.

What is new at Lasting Impressions?New Shaw Rug selections have justarrived to expand the line of samplesyou can view on site. These rugs arebeautiful, very long wearing, and defi-nitely affordable.

A beautiful new line of jewelry hasjust arrived and is now on display. Youwon’t find more beautiful, affordablejewelry anywhere. Other new homedécor merchandise continues to come inweekly. If you haven’t been to LastingImpressions lately, you will find a brandnew look each time you visit.

“The Attic at Lasting Impressions”has been transformed from a “ware-house” into part of the Design Centershowroom. You will find new items

along with great buys on discontinueditems during your scavenger hunt in“The Attic.” Check out the green tags!

The new Tile Display Area featuringFlorida Tile is complete and “it is beauti-ful.” If you schedule an “in store”appointment, Linda can help you withtile selections as you remodel your exist-ing bathroom or plan for your new home.

The friendly folks at LastingImpressions take pride in excellent cus-tomer service and trying to meet yourevery need! It’s a shopping experienceyou are going to enjoy and repeat againand again! The direct phone line to thethird floor is 655-8187. You may callwhen you arrive if you need elevatorservice, and someone will be glad tocome down and give you a lift.

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