Live longer -Ten tips Pg3Opiods bad choice for chronic pain Pg3Prediabetes wake up call Pg4Vitamin D and memory Pg7Knitting health benefits Pg8Action movies = more snacks Pg12 Gym etiquette tips Pg14Five ways to treat hearing loss Pg16

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

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Lutheran Home at Napoleon1032 South Perry Street, Napoleon, Ohio 43545 419-592-1688 www.lhsoh.org

Serving All Faiths • Chapel/Full-time Chaplain • Quiet Scenic Campus • Medicare, Medicaid, Workers Comp, Private Pay and Most Insurances Accepted

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Exercising at any intensity level is one way to ensure a longer, healthier life.

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Community HealthProfessionals

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Home HealthHospice & More

De!ance: 419-782-5411Bryan: 419-633-7590

Archbold: 419-445-5128Paulding: 419-399-4708

Local & Nonpro!t ~ Available 24/7

De!ance Inpatient Hospice Center(2 mi. north of US 24) - 419.782.4131

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Serving All Ages

See us for YourHOME MEDICAL NEEDS

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900 West South Boundary, BLDG 9A

Perrysburg, OH 43551

419-872-HOPE (4673)

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Perfect Skin Begins with HOPE!

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Surgical Care that’s miles above,

NOT MILES AWAY!

Fulton County

Completing the circle of care

~ FCHC Surgery Department

725 South Shoop Avenue I Wauseon, OH 43567 I (419) 337-8661 I www.fultoncountyhealthcenter.org

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Carrie and Alton Barron, MDs, are traveling the country to tout the health benefits of knitting, such as preventing arthritis, lowering anxiety and keeping the mind sharp.

Sports Physicals for $20

NEW PATIENTSPECIAL!

Bragg Chiropractic

419-506-9010Dr. Chris Bragg

ENTIRE Initial Visit for $27

• Headaches• Foot pain• Neuropathy

• Carpal Tunnel• Sciatica• Sprains/Strains

• Shoulder Pain• Back Pain• TMJ

• Knee pain• Auto Accident• Massage Therapy

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You’ll never be completely ready for your newborn. But we are.

At ProMedica, we have the largest Level III NICU in the region, as well as the largest group of pediatric specialists ready to help every family that needs it. For more on this and other ProMedica services, go to promedica.org/wellconnected.

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Join us for Trick or Treat Night in our facility on Oct 27 from 6-7. Parents are encouraged to bring their children in costume to receive candy from the elders.

24HR SKILLED NURSING CARE / ASSISTED LIVING / RESPITE / HOSPICE COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION

Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapies

199 CR 103, Paulding, Ohio 45879Tel: 419-399-4940 Web: www.the gardenspaulding.com

Part of the Peregrine Family of Ohio-Based Health Services Communities

Learn more about our rehabilitation and assisted living services.

Call or visit us Online at your convenience.

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Part of the Peregrine Family of Ohio-Based Healthcare Communities

Brookview is Proud to Announce the Launch of its New Cardiac Pulmonary Program

214 Harding St., Defiance, Ohio 43512 419-784-1014www.brookviewhealthcare.com

Healthcare CenterTRANSITIONAL CARE I ALZHEIMER’S CARE I LONG TERM CARE

BROOKVIEW

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professionally supervised program

designed to help patients with

cardiac and pulmonary health

concerns. As we launch this program

we officially welcome our respiratory

therapists to the cardiac and

pulmonary team. Our program is

individualized to meet the needs

of each patient affected by heart

and lung disease and to help them

reduce their risk for future heart

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FALL INTO SAVINGS BEFORE THE SNOW FLIES!

Vancrest Health Care Center of Holgate

For the 4th consecutive year Vancrest Health Care Center of Holgate has made the list as one of the Best

Nursing Homes for 2014 by US News and World Report.

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MIDWIFEPractice Emphasis: All aspects of obstetrics and gynecology including but not limited to:

Annual Exams/Pap Smears • Family Planning • Infertility • Labor Support & DeliveryMenopausal Issues • Menstrual Issues • Pre- and Post-Natal Care • Sexual Dysfunction

1600 Riverview Ave, Suite 105 • Napoleon, Ohio 43545 • 419-599-0055

JESSICA’S OFFICE HOURS:Tues. 9am - 5pm • Wed. 1pm - 5pm • Thurs. 1pm-7pm • Fri 1pm - 4pm

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Some tips for gym etiquette, including common courtesy, will help give every-

body a better workout experience.

(Fotolia/MCT)

ATTENTION DIABETICS

Across the Street. Across the Country.

Trusted. By Patientsand Their Families.

When a loved one needs care at home, turn to Interim HealthCare.We’ve been providing exceptional quality services since 1966.

H E A L T H C A R E

www.interimhealthcare.com

300 Offices Nationwide.

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Across the Street. Across the Country.

Trusted. By Patientsand Their Families.

When a loved one needs care at home, turn to Interim HealthCare.We’ve been providing exceptional quality services since 1966.

H E A L T H C A R E

www.interimhealthcare.com

300 Offices Nationwide.

INT 8060 3/12/04 4.27 PM Page 1

Across the Street. Across the Country.

Trusted. By Patientsand Their Families.

When a loved one needs care at home, turn to Interim HealthCare.We’ve been providing exceptional quality services since 1966.

H E A L T H C A R E

www.interimhealthcare.com

300 Offices Nationwide.

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511 Perry St., Gene Smart Community Center

• Alcohol/Drug Treatment• Dual Diagnosis Treatment• Mental Health Services• Case Management• Psychiatric Services

• Prevention Education• Drug Free Workplace Training• Medication Assisted Treatment • Men’s & Women’s Residential Treatment

For Adolescents• Alcohol/Drug and Mental Health Treatment Services

• Prevention Education Services

For Adults

IN OUR COMMITMENT TO CONTINUALLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF OUR SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, WE ARE ACCEPTING

APPOINTMENTS FOR PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES WITH OUR LICENSED PSYCHIATRISTS

DEFIANCE511 Perry Street

Defiance, Ohio 43512(419) 782-9920

HENRY COUNTY219 E. Washington St.

Suite 210Napoleon, Ohio 43545

(419) 599-7040

FULTON COUNTY560 W. Linfoot StreetWauseon Ohio 43567

(419) 337-1973

WILLIAMS COUNTY200 Van Gundy Drive

Bryan, Ohio 43506(419) 636-0410

SERENITY HAVENWomen’s

Residential Services25212 St. Rt. 20

Fayette, Ohio 43521(419) 237-3103

FRESH START HOMESMen’s Residential Services

P.O. BOX 253Alvordton, Ohio 43501

(419) 924-2029

WE ACCEPT private insurance,

medicaid, and self payment.301 GLENWOOD DR. • DEFIANCE, OH

GLENWOOD SENIOR HOUSING

Call 419-784-3301 for an appointment.

• 1 Bedroom Units Currently Available• All Utilities except telephone provided • A no-smoking facility throughout• Individual Control of Heat & Air• Fire Protected by a sprinkler system• Smoke detectors • Ceiling fans in most rooms• Security – electronic lock with intercom • Ample parking

• All units accommodate wheel chairs and scooters • Small pets allowed providing tenants can properly care for them & w / a pet deposit• Inside access to all other apartments• Mail delivered inside of the building to locked central mail boxes• Two washers & dryers provided for tenant use only (currently at no charge)• Owner will accept federal or state rent assistance

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Hours: 9-5 Mon - Thurs. Closed Fri. & Sat.113 N. First St. • Oakwood, OH 45873

419-594-3340

• Comprehensive Eye Examinations

• Optical Dispensing

Services provided at our office include:

Dr. Wilken has 35 years of experience in optometry with offices also in Celina.

Accepting new patients.

• Surgery Co-Management • Eye Infections, Eye Injuries,

Dry Eyes

• Contact Lenses• Eye Diseases; Cataracts,

Glaucoma, Diabetes

Oakwood Family Eye Care

205 S. Main St., Bryan419-636-1121

203 Defiance St., Archbold419-446-2551

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of a button!We put comfort &

convenience in thepalm of your hand.

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COPD can be treated, but it’s crucial for doctors to diagnose it early and help patients follow the appro-priate therapeutic strategies to improve symptoms, increase activity, and reduce the chance of flare-ups.

1-800-331-7396

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Our family physicians specialize in attentive, compassionate care for you and your

baby during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and beyond. Our physicians take calls for

their own patients, which means you’re highly likely to have the physician you trust

at that special time.