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Very few individuals realize that 80% of their facial appearance with aging is due to sun

exposure and subsequent damage. All the brown spots (“age spots”), broken blood vessels on the face, fine lines, and sagging skin are caused almost entirely by sun! What about the “worry lines” between the eyes, deep smile lines, upper lip lines (lipstick runs uphill), and the sagging jowls and neck?

These unfortunate processes caused from prior sun exposure can be improved dramatically with innovated and virtually pain-free cosmetic procedures performed by Dr. Handler.

The Thermage CPT procedure painlessly heats damaged collagen under your skin to tighten and lift sagging skin on the neck and jowls. The Thermage CPT procedure utilizes radiofrequency energy (not laser) to uniformly heat the dermis while the epidermis is cooled and protected. This heating of the dermis causes imme-diate collagen contraction followed by new collagen production over a period of time. The procedure also encourages a natural repair process that results in further tightening and younger-look-ing skin. It is also an excellent non-invasive and pain-free procedure for tighten-ing “crepe” skin on the abdomen of men or women and sagging skin on the upper arms. With only one treatment, results work over a 6-month time period to slowly lift and tighten the involved areas

with results lasting 3-4 years. There is NO downtime and NO pain! The Thermage CPT system has been utilized by physicians for over ten years with excellent results.

For lines between the eyes (worry lines), crow's feet, and the “sleepy look with droopy eyelids,” the use of Botox or Dysport works well to improve these areas with resultant diminished lines and a more “wide awake” look. This is also performed with minimal pain with results lasting 5-7 months and longer.

The use of fillers, such as Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Radiesse, and others, to “fill” deep smile lines and the marionette (sad)

lines from the corners of the mouth produces immediate results lasting 12-15 months! These products are also very useful for producing a more full appearance to lips that thin as we age. Since these products are combined with a numbing agent, the pain is minimal.

For fine lines, large pores, and brown (age) spots, the Clear and Brilliant laser produces awesome results after 3-5 treatments. This is

a painless procedure where a laser produces thou-sands of small columns in the dermis. Your body then produces collagen to fill these areas, resulting in softer and diminished facial lines. There is NO downtime with this procedure. When the Clear and Brilliant laser is combined with Thermage CPT, the results are ideal for patients who desire no downtime and predictable results of improved sagging skin and fine lines. Dr. Handler is the only dermatologist performing this procedure in Northwest Ohio.

Dr. Handler has performed these procedures for years with very gratifying results and very satisfied patients. All of these cosmetic enhancements are performed entirely by Dr. Handler. Dr. Handler’s office now has available a new camouflage makeup that is excellent to cover red or blue veins on the face or anywhere else on the body; blue, red, or yellow bruises from prior cosmetic procedures; and especially facial, neck, and chest redness secondary to the diagnosis of rosacea. ❦

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Individuals seeking diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer and other skin conditions should determine if their dermatolo-gists are indeed dermatologists and board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Not surprisingly, individuals seeking care of their skin conditions may receive care by physicians, nurse practioners, and physician assistants who may call themselves “skin specialists” and dermatologists. These physicians and others may do so without completing a formal dermatology residency. Many physicians who are board certified in fields unrelated to dermatology may be practicing dermatology. Now there are training programs being developed to permit nurse practioners to receive a doctorate of nursing and call themselves “Doctor” as would a PhD in a specialized field. These nurse practioners (NPs) are NOT doctors of medicine as is a board-certified dermatologist. Certification by the American Board of Dermatology is the consummate title addressed to a dermatologist based on their education and experience. If you see a “skin specialist,” it is your responsibility to ask of their credentials. Remember; a board-certified dermatologist is a medical doctor who has completed a minimum of twelve (12) years of training (four years of college, four years of medical school, and four more years in an internship and a formal dermatology residency program) to even become eligible to take the testing for board certification by the American Board of Dermatology.

Individuals seeking diagnosis and proper treatment of their skin disease can depend on board-certified dermatolo-gists for their care.

HEALTH & BEAUTY7 Know the facts about chemotherapy side effects22 Avoiding back and neck surgery—a new hope

by Douglas Schwan, DC, Dipl ac26 Dr. Mark S. Neumann offers pain relief and faster

healing with advanced laser therapy28 Osteoporosis: sticks and stones (and falls and

bumps) can break my bones, by Christine A. Holliday33 Spiritually Speaking Praise God for sunshine

by Sister Mary Thill37 Sound Advice from Northwest Ohio Hearing

Clinic, by Randa Mansour-Shousher, AuD, CCC-A38 Snoring through the ages, by Jeff Kurtz

Dear Readers,Thank you for picking up the August issue of Healthy Living News. It’s back-to-school time, and summer’s end is looming just over the horizon. However, there’s still plenty of time to get active and enjoy the great outdoors this summer, as demonstrated on our cover by active Crossfitter, grandmother, and MRI technologist Karen Lengel. Check out the article on page 5 for some inspiration on how you can launch a more active lifestyle from our friends at Heartland Rehabilitation Services.

Readers who are in the grip of chronic pain won’t want to miss the article on page 26 about Deep Tissue Laser Therapy, an advanced technology utilized by Dr. Mark S. Neuman to speed healing and ease the pain associated with a wide range of musculoskeletal, circulatory, or

inflammatory conditions, such as lower-back pain; bulging, fused, or slipped discs; migraine; carpal tunnel syndrome; TMJ; plantar fasciitis; arthritis; and many others.

We’re also excited to introduce HLN readers to Fairwood Health & Body Transition, a new concept in weight loss and wellness, soon to be opened by Dr. Jason Peisley of Fairwood Chiropractic & Physical Therapy. The new center will focus on helping patients achieve lasting, meaningful weight reduction and better overall health using the latest technologies and a highly customized approach (p. 9).

This month’s issue also features a profile of the expansive services and care continuum offered by the Toledo Clinic Physical Therapy department (p. 16), insights on the side effects

of chemotherapy from certified nurse practitioner Amy Randall of The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers (p. 7), timely advice on back-to-school vaccinations from ProMedica family physician Elizabeth Ford, MD (p. 12), and a look at Mercy’s new state-of-the-art MyChart personal health record, an exciting component of their fully integrated electronic health record system (p. 32).

On a personal note, wedding bells will be ringing at St. Patrick’s Historic Church on August 3 for our daughter, Kelly, and her fiancé, Jason. Deb and I could not be more proud, thrilled, and excited as the two of them prepare to embark upon a whole new life together. Where did the years go?

Until next month, stay safe, active, and healthy!

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August 2013 • Vol. 18, Issue 8

Your Monthly Guide to Healthy Living

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August fitness tip from Heartland Rehab

There’s still time to get active this summerWe have only a limited time left

in summer. Are you taking full advantage of the weather and outdoors? Heartland Rehabilitation Services, Outpatient Physical Therapy and Wellness provider, encourages you to participate in some of the following activities.

Take a walk or a hike!There’s no time like the present to take a walk or a hike—literally! Whether your walk or hike leads you through the neighborhood, your favorite local metropark (Toledo is blessed to have so many), or even a state or national park, it will help tone up your car-diovascular system, reduce your stress level, boost your mood, and simply help you reconnect with nature.

Many people make the erro-neous assumption that exercise won’t do any good unless they commit to sev-eral agonizing hours a day. But accord-ing to the American Heart Association (AHA), just 30 to 60 minutes of walking three to four times a week is ample. Walk-ing is a great way to burn those calories. In fact, the AHA also notes that a person weighing 150 pounds and walking a com-fortable speed of two miles per hour will burn 240 calories in one hour!

Walking also stim-ulates the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers and mood lifters, while dissi-pating adrenaline, the “fight-or-flight” hormone that can cause nervousness and anxiety if it is not released from the body. So take a hike and watch your sense

of well-being soar and your stress level plummet.

Ride a bike!Bike riding is another wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors. If you have been riding, ask someone else to go with you and don’t forget to wear a helmet. If you haven’t been riding in a long time, don’t be hesitant; you can still do it. You may be a little wobbly at first, but the balance and ease will

come back. Just start out slowly and don’t overdo it by pushing yourself to go five miles (you will feel it the next day).

Tennis!Tennis is a game you can play whether you’re young or in your mature years. With tennis and other sports, be sure to warm up before the game. If you aren’t sure how to warm up or what to do, work with a trained sports medicine specialist or therapist to find out the

best warm-up exercises and stretches for your sport.

Make sure that you are using the proper technique for your swing. Work with a tennis instructor or ten-nis pro to ensure that you are using a swing that is safe as well as effective. If you have an injury that sidelines you, don’t try to come back too soon. Otherwise, you run the risk of re-injuring your-self, possibly even more severely than before.

Golf!Golf is another activity that you can continue to play into your later years. It’s a great way to be outdoors and enjoy the environment and

company around you. To help pre-vent certain injuries, especially to the shoulder due to repetitive overuse of the rotator cuff muscles, listen to your body. If you start to feel aches and pains, call it a day. Always warm up—do a 10-minute warm up before the game followed by some simple neck rolls and stretches.

Shorten the back-swing slightly—you should end with the club head at one o’clock rather than at three o’clock. Make sure you are using the proper grip—if you aren’t sure, check with a golf pro or instructor.

Take a breath!You might be sur-prised to learn that the simple act of tak-

ing a breath of fresh air is one of the best ways to reduce stress. But how you take that breath can make a big difference. The shallow breathing that so many of us do without even

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realizing it can prevent us from oxy-genating our blood efficiently and causes toxins to build up in the cells, leading to that sluggish, run-down feeling we all know so well.

If you’re feeling stressed out on the job, at school, or wherever, try the following yogic breathing technique: While sitting with your back straight, exhale audibly (making a whooshing sound) and completely through your

mouth. Next, close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose while counting up to four in your head. Then, hold your breath for a count of seven and exhale audibly through your mouth to a count of eight.

If you just tried it, I’ll bet you’re al-ready feeling more relaxed. The best part is, you can practice this breath-ing technique virtually anywhere!

Be sun savvy!As you hike or practice your yogic breathing in the Great Outdoors, don’t forget that excessive sun exposure can take its toll on your skin. UV ex-posure encourages the development of wrinkles and dark spots on the skin—so-called photoaging. Also, 90% of all skin cancers are linked to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation—and it’s estimated that over one million Americans will get skin cancer this year alone. How can you protect yourself? Observe the following sun-safety tips:

• Wear a broad-spectrum (rated to block UVA and UVB rays) sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 whenever you spend time outdoors. Be sure to apply the sunscreen according to the manufacturer’s instructions and reapply it often.

• Cover as much of your body as possible with loose-fitting, tight-woven clothes and wear a wide-brimmed hat when spending time in the sun.

Hydrate, but how much?This is an easy question with no easy answer. Each person is different and needs to drink a different amount of water every day. But if you’re look-ing for a ballpark figure, it is often recommended that you drink eight or nine eight-ounce cups of water a day.

Here is some information to keep in mind:

• If you start to get thirsty, you’re already on your way to being dehydrated. Dehydration can lead to headaches, lack of energy, dizziness, and much worse symptoms if you let it get too far.

• How much water you need varies by how much water you expel. It’s a good idea to drink a glass of water before and after you exercise.

• Even if you aren’t exercising, the heat and humidity can zap much of the water you need. So pour a glass before sitting outside. It’s refreshing, and

when the sun’s on your face, you’ll be glad you did.

Now, it’s no secret that water is essential to our bodies. It helps us func-tion and keeps us going, so especially during these hot days of summer, keep cool, drink up, and stay hydrated! ❦

Heartland Rehabilitation Services has five locations in

the Toledo, Ohio and Bedford, Michigan areas with knowledgeable staff to assist with your physical and occupational therapy needs. Each location also offers a monthly membership for a small fee, with no contract, and the expertise of licensed clinicians to help you with your exercise routine. If you have any questions about Heartland Rehabilitation Services or how physical and occupational therapy can benefit you, please feel free to contact Jim Berger at 419-787-6741 or visit us at www.heartlandrehab.com.

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Know the facts about chemotherapy side effects

Cancer patients scheduled to un-dergo chemotherapy very com-

monly worry about how this stage of treatment and its side effects will impact their health and day-to-day functioning. While there’s no question that the effects of chemotherapy can be significant, it is usually possible to manage them and they often prove to be less severe than anticipated. The key is for chemotherapy patients to take a proactive approach and arm themselves with knowledge.

Why does chemo cause side effects?Because cancer cells grow and reproduce quickly, chemotherapy drugs are usually formulated to attack fast-growing cells. However, many of these drugs tend to kill fast-growing healthy cells along with the cancerous ones, which is why side effects occur.

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS) website (www.cancer.org), the healthy cells most likely to be damaged by chemotherapy agents include “blood-forming cells in the bone marrow; hair follicles; and cells in the mouth, digestive tract, and reproductive system.” The site also points out that, “Some chemo drugs can damage cells in the heart, kid-neys, bladder, lungs, and nervous system.”

What are the most common chemo side effects?Amy Randall, CNP, of The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers notes that some of the more common physical symptoms chemotherapy patients experience include fatigue; nausea and vomiting; diarrhea; hair loss; and bone-marrow suppression, which in-creases the risk of infection, bleeding, and anemia. “The severity of these symptoms depends on the patient’s performance status, or overall health, as well as the actual drug that’s used. Some chemotherapy agents are worse than others in this regard,” she adds.

Are side effects predictable or unique to the patient?Certain chemotherapy side effects are somewhat predictable. For example, there are several drugs that almost always cause hair loss or nausea and vomiting. But again, the severity of these symptoms will vary based on the overall health status of the indi-

vidual being treated.Also, the advent of targeted che-

motherapy agents is helping to re-duce the likelihood of side effects in more and more cases.

Are older patients at greater risk?Similarly, a patient’s age has less of an influence on the likelihood or

severity of chemotherapy side effects than his or her overall health does. “You can have a generally healthy older patient come through treatment with few or no side effects while a younger patient with underlying health issues might experi-ence problems. However, as we age, there are certain processes, such as kidney function, that don’t work

quite as well as they once did, so we do have to monitor them closely in older patients,” Randall comments.

Can side effects be prevented?Oncology practitioners like Randall do everything in their power to edu-cate patients on the side effects they are likely to experience as well as any preventive measures they can take to minimize their impact. “We can also pre-medicate patients to prevent allergic reactions or certain common side effects, such as nausea and vomiting. Of course, the more compliant and proactive patients are with preventive measures, the more control they’ll ultimately have over their symptoms,” says Randall.

If side effects do arise after chemo, medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, can often be very effective in treating them. Randall remarks that in addition to medi-cations, massage and other com-plementary therapies can be very helpful in reducing symptoms such as pain, stress, anxiety, and fatigue.

Are the side effects temporary?Randall explains, “Many of the common side effects of chemotherapy—such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, and hair loss—are temporary and will gradually resolve as healthy cells recover. Other symptoms, such as neuropathy, hearing changes, and skin changes, may persist. In fact, neuropathy can be lifelong. However, despite the frightening preconceived

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notions many patients have going into chemo-therapy, most discover that it’s not as bad as they thought it was going to be, often as a result of the premedication and education they’re given beforehand.”

If you experience lin-gering side effects from chemotherapy treatments, don’t as-sume you just have to live with them. Discuss them with your doctor. He or she may be able to recommend alternative medications or additional therapies that could bring your symp-toms under control. ❦

When facing a diagnosis of cancer, more and more patients are choosing The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers. With nine board-

certified hematologists/oncologists and ten nurse practitioners on staff, The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers can provide imaging a n d l a b o r a t o r y diagnostic services, chemotherapy services, and IV services. Also, there are several

offices (including the main location at 4235 Secor Road and satellite centers in Maumee, Bowling Green, Oregon, Adrian, and Monroe) for the convenience of the patient. Many Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers patients are enrolled in the latest cancer research and studies in our region through the Toledo Community Oncology Program (TCOP). For more information, please call the Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers at 419-479-5605.

Most people who attempt to shed excess pounds either fail to

achieve meaningful weight reduction or end up temporarily reaching that “magic” number on the bathroom scale only to have the pounds pile right back on. In most cases, their weight-loss failure stems not from lack of effort or willpower, but from using a one-size-fits-all approach to treat a highly individualized problem. After all, no two people are overweight for precisely the same reasons.

Recognizing that many of his patients struggle with stubborn weight gain and related ail-ments, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and fatigue, Dr. Jason Peisley of Fairwood Chiropractic & Physical Therapy de-cided to open Fairwood Health & Body Transi-tion, a new weight-loss and wellness center fo-cused on helping patients achieve lasting weight re-duction and overall health using a customized approach.

According to Tiffany Glenn, Com-munity Relations Director for Fair-wood, “Dr. Peisley is very dedicated

to the health and wellbeing of his patients, and his number-one goal is to make them healthy overall—not just from the standpoint of external weight loss, but also internal health. So he did extensive research and attended a seminar in Utah, where he learned about Club Reduce and a variety of groundbreaking therapies developed by Dr. Todd Singleton.

That’s where he got the inspira-tion for the new center, which

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with incoming students, many of whom will be leaving behind the protective environment of home for the very

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The light produced by the infra-red sauna is very safe. Think of it as natural sunlight with the damaging ultraviolet rays filtered out. In fact, the same type of light is used in infant incubators. Other exciting treatment options available at Fairwood Health & Body Transition are exercise with oxygen and whole-body vibration. Breathing a higher concentration of oxygen while you exercise increases oxygen levels in the blood and tis-sues, which improves strength and endurance, increases cellular life, and provides anti-aging benefits. Whole-body vibration works mus-cles in a very quick motion, which helps tighten and strengthen muscles that patients seldom use. These two therapies can be done separately or

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available to help patients reduce stress, lose weight, quit bad habits (such as smoking), get motivated to adopt healthy habits, or just improve their mental acuity. This advanced therapy involves wearing special sunglasses that emit gentle light pulses and ear buds that produce synchronized beats. The combined effect creates a profound state of relaxation and opens the mind to new possibilities.

Patients who have long struggled to achieve meaningful weight loss will appreciate Fairwood Health & Body Transition’s balanced, custom-ized approach. “So many places treat every overweight person alike—whether they have five pounds to lose or 100. Dr. Peisley understands that every patient is different, and he will customize treatments based on patients’ individual needs. You are a unique person, and a program will be developed just for you,” says Glenn.

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issue of campus safety. But ignoring this key concern can leave students vulnerable to crime.

Here are some commonsense campus safety tips that every college student—new or returning—should observe:

Know your way aroundSpend a little time familiarizing yourself with the routes you will be traveling to and from classes and other activi-ties. Identify paths (and parking lots if you drive) that are well-lit and well-traveled by other students. Avoid those that lead through deserted, wooded, or infrequently traveled parts of campus. Remember, the safest route isn’t always the shortest distance from point A to point B. Be sure to identify the locations of emergency telephones around campus. These are your direct link to campus security. If you live on campus, familiarize your-self with the location of emergency exits and fire extinguishers in your dormitory and learn all pertinent safety protocols, such as where to go and what to do in case of a tornado or other contingency.

Use campus safety servicesIf a shuttle bus service is available to transport you to and from your des-tination on campus, utilize it instead of walking at night. Many colleges also offer escorts to accompany stu-dents who would otherwise have to walk across campus alone. In addi-tion, it’s a good idea for students to take advantage of any free classes or seminars offered by the college that cover topics such as self defense or acquaintance-rape prevention.

Seek safety in numbersThe old adage “There’s safety in num-bers” is definitely applicable to college campuses. Whenever possible, walk with at least one other trusted student, especially at night. When walking with friends to a party or other social event, plan to leave together at an agreed time so no one gets stuck walking home alone. Even when walking in groups at night, limit your travel to well-lit, well-traveled routes.

Don’t be lax about locking up!Criminals prefer to take the path of least resistance. Don’t make things any easier for them by leaving your dorm room or car door unlocked or by propping open your dormitory’s exterior doors. If your roommate is out and you have to leave your room for any amount of time—even if you’re just stepping down the hall—be sure to lock the door behind you. Never

leave valuable items in plain sight either in your dorm room or in your vehicle.

Vary routinesFamiliarity may breed contempt, but it can also help a criminal determine when you’re likely to be alone and vulnerable or when your room is likely to be empty and unprotected. Vary your routines so no one can easily key in on your habits. For example, try to take a different (but equally safe) route to class every few days and alter your departure times. On the other hand, it’s a good idea to keep your friends, roommate, family members, and other trusted individuals apprised of your schedule so they’re aware of when you will be gone and when you should return.

Practice situational awarenessKeep your senses sharp, and be aware of your surroundings at all times. For example, when walking on campus, don’t impair your hearing by using your MP3 player or allow yourself to become absorbed in a cell phone conversation. When driving, quickly check under, around, and in the back seat of your vehicle before climb-ing in. Most important, trust your instincts if they tell you a particular situation is not quite right or an in-dividual poses a threat. If someone you encounter makes you feel wary or afraid, get away immediately. It’s better to risk offending someone than to put yourself in a potentially dangerous situation.

Keep your mental edgeKeep in mind that alcohol consump-tion lowers inhibitions, impairs judgment, slows reaction time, and often plays a significant role in ac-quaintance-rape and other crimes. If you are of legal drinking age (21 or over), consume in moderation so you can keep your wits about you as well as keep an eye on your friends while visiting nightclubs or attending parties. Also, never leave a drink unattended or accept a drink from someone you don’t know and trust. ❦

Not on the Browning Masonic Community Event Mailing List? Just call Carleen at 419.878.1807 with your name, address and phone number and we’ll be happy to give you advance notice of these and other exciting events geared toward active older adults in the Northwest Ohio area.

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Cost is $5 per person at the door. For questions or to RSVP, please call Carleen at 419.878.1807.

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Alzheimer’s and memory care. The event will culminate at Browning with a giant Tailgate Party, food, live music, marching bands and more.

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Hearing in the classroomby Randa Mansour-Shousher, AuD CCC-A

It’s that time of year again. Summer is almost over, and not surprisingly,

we’ll be sad to see it go. It’s time to trade in shorts and flip flops and pick out clothes for the upcoming school year. Stores all around the country are promoting the newest trends and the latest school supplies. While all the aesthetics help increase morale and engage students in a new grade, we’d also like to spotlight the importance of effective learning in the classroom.

Naturally, a good learning envi-ronment involves the ability to hear well. While this may seem obvious to some, to those with even a mild hearing loss, it makes all the differ-ence in the world. Believe it or not, about 8 million school children, about 20%, have some type of hearing loss.

The unfortunate issue is that some schools may not be staffed or equipped to manage these students. As a result, students “fall through the cracks” because they squeak by in the normal classroom setting. They’re not identified or served to treat their

minimal, mild, or unilateral hearing loss. Statistically speaking, only about 1% of students are actually treated for their hearing impairment.

The keys to success in the class-room are grounded in hearing and sight. If a student is having difficulty hearing or seeing what the teacher is presenting, the probability of success in the classroom plummets. We can’t rely on students to tell teachers they can’t hear, either. Children may not realize they misheard something, and they tend to have an inaccurate perception of what and how much they hear. The best thing we can do as parents, teachers, and administrators, is to create a learning environment that maximizes the potential success of all students.

We’ve rounded up the most useful tips for creating and main-taining a successful learning and

teaching atmosphere:

• Close classroom doors so students are not bothered by commotion in the hallway.

• Teachers should summarize when possible, including when other classmates are speaking.

• Teachers and speakers should speak loudly and clearly.

• Seat students with hearing loss with their good ear positioned toward the teacher.

• During group discussions, the teacher should encourage students to raise hands rather than speak freely. This will encourage those with hearing loss to participate.

• The classroom environment can be improved by ensuring the floors are carpeted and the widows have curtains. This creates acoustic paneling and allows outdoor sounds to be absorbed.

• Teachers and speakers should use visual aids when available to enhance learning and involve other senses.

• Having assignments written or recorded will allow those students to be able to go back for review.

• Ideally a combined personal FM

system and classroom sound system will help clarify the teacher’s voice along with the classmates.

The best way to ensure all stu-dents’ auditory, educational, and social needs are met is to support them in all possible ways. Today, education is approached through verbal instructions and the use of different technology, so it’s very im-portant that parents are aware of all the possibilities to make education a positive experience.

If you think your child may have difficulty hearing in the classroom, talk with the teacher before the school year starts so that adjustments can be made. Encourage your student to discuss with you if he or she has trouble keeping up in the classroom once these changes have been made. A full audiological evaluation should be completed to document if there is a hearing loss and what necessary steps towards treating your child’s hearing loss can be made. ❦

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If you’re the parent of a school-aged child, you have your work cut out

for you this month, rounding up back-packs, construction paper, calculators, crayons, markers, and a host of other back-to-school supplies. But as you work your way down that checklist of must-have items, don’t forget the most important one of all—an up-to-date set of vaccinations.

“The school setting is inherently conducive to the spread of disease,” says ProMedica family physician Elizabeth Ford, MD. “A group of sus-ceptible kids are brought together in relatively close quarters where they share supplies, facilities, and equip-ment. Of course, they all bring their germs with them, as well. That’s why it’s so important to get kids immu-nized before school begins.”

Immunization programs have done their job so well that we no longer see many of the diseases we immunize against. As Dr. Ford points out, today’s parents of school-aged kids have no direct experience with polio, measles, or mumps. Nor do they, like their grandparents, have distinct memories of a family mem-

ber, friend, or “so-and-so down the street” being hospitalized with one of these diseases. But, just because we’ve managed to reduce many of these ailments through immuniza-tion doesn’t mean parents should let their guard down. These diseases are still out there and able to infect vulnerable popu-lations, a fact well evi-denced by recent news reports of measles and mumps out-breaks occurring in several states.

Parents wary of having their chil-dren vaccinated for one reason or another might think, “My child is really healthy, and, besides, as long as the other kids are vaccinated, there should be nothing to worry about.” There is a kernel of truth to this argument. If most kids in a population are immunized against a given disease, the few who aren’t

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immunized due to health reasons or personal beliefs will have some pro-tection. This is known as “herd im-munity.” However, the more people in a population who choose to avoid immunization, the greater the risk of a disease outbreak.

It’s also important to keep in mind that immunization standards aren’t uniform throughout the world. Thus, traveling abroad can put non-immu-nized individuals at risk of contract-ing certain diseases depending on the regions they visit.

What about all the recent discus-sion concerning an association be-tween childhood immunizations and autism? As Dr. Ford explains, “With all the misinformation out there, I

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ried about this. They care deeply about

their kids and want to do what’s best for them. But there is no link, none whatsoever, be-tween immuniza-tions and autism, and the valid-ity of the studies that showed a link has been se-riously brought into question in recent years.”

The list of vac-cinations changes every year and is very long and complicated. The best person to help parents sort it all out is their child’s pediatrician or fam-

ily physician during an annual well check. The current list of required immunizations for the state of Ohio includes:

Kindergarten shotsBefore children begin kindergarten, their DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis [whooping cough), polio, MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), and chicken pox vaccines must be updated. According to Dr. Ford, these can be given any time between the ages of 4 and 6 years, so it’s not necessary to overwhelm your child with all of them right before kindergarten starts.

“Also, if a child is behind on vac-cines at this age, additional shots or different combinations of shots may be required,” Dr. Ford says.

Seventh grade shotsBetween the ages of 11 and 12 years, Tdap (the tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis booster) is the only required immunization. However, the me-ningococcal (meningitis) and HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccines are also recommended at this age.

Age 16A second meningococcal vaccination is recommended at age 16.

Age 21 to 22Young adults in this age range should get a tetanus booster.

Flu shotsThough school will already be in ses-sion before the 2013 influenza vaccine is offered, parents should make sure their kids get this important shot as soon as it’s made available.

Pre-treating with TylenolFollowing immunizations, it’s not unusual for children to develop a mild temperature and feel sleepy for the rest of the day. To head off these symptoms, some parents elect to pre-treat their kids with Tylenol or ibuprofen. However, according to Dr. Ford, recent research may suggest that this isn’t the best course of action. “The results of one study indicate that a period of sleep and elevated temperature may actually make the body’s immune response more ef-fective, so there’s a possibility that pre-treating your child with Tylenol or ibuprofen is counterproductive,” she says. ❦

For more information on back-to-school immunizations and a wide variety of other pediatric topics, visit the Academy of Pediatrics’ website at healthychildren.org.

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Anyone can learn to play tennis in just six weeks through the Ten-nis Made Easy Program offered by Shadow Valley. The cost is $79.00 for six les-sons, and each session includes classes for adults and seniors (56 and over).

Classes meet for 60 minutes once a week over a six-week period. Tennis Made Easy is taught by Toledo’s top tennis professionals. Participants will also receive a free six-week membership, free childcare services, free Play with the Pro classes,

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Running gives you a great workout that challenges both your body

and your mind. When you cross the finish line in a race, your body is exhausted but your work is not over. After you exercise, you need to restore your body’s balance and power. Adhering to these post-race recovery tips will give you the edge for a more rapid recovery.

First, water is the most essential ingredient you put into your body. Water helps in your recovery by cleansing wastes from your system. It helps dissolve nutrients and carries them to all parts of your body. Always stay hydrated, and drink water even if you don’t feel thirsty yet. As run-ners, we should drink up to three quarts of water a day. After a run, you should drink about 16 ounces of fluids and more if you run longer. Staying hydrated after the event will aid in a faster recovery.

When you exercise, your body burns carbohydrates for energy and breaks down your muscle tissue. Complex carbohydrates are key to any athlete’s diet because they pro-vide a steady, nutrient-rich energy supply. Immediately after your race, your body utilizes glucose in order to rebuild and recover from your intense effort. Fruits, energy bars, and pretzels are quick, easy snacks that help initiate your replenishing process.

Runners also need to replenish their electrolytes. Electrolytes affect fluid balance in the body and are necessary for proper functioning of your nerves and muscles. When you exercise, you lose electrolytes through perspiration. One way to renew your electrolytes is by drink-ing a sports beverage. These drinks help restore your body by preventing dehydration.

Repair and restore your body with proteins. Proteins are essential in the repair of your muscles, liga-ments, and tendons. Muscle proteins power you through your race. After a strenuous race, new muscle proteins must replace damaged ones. Good sources of protein are meats, fish, eggs, and dairy products.

Fruits and vegetables are filled with vitamins, minerals, and fibers essential to a runner. Bananas, a good source of potassium, are believed to decrease cramping.

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Amanda Manthey is a former collegiate runner at Eastern Michigan University. She writes about running and fitness on behalf of Dave’s Running Shop.

Don’t miss Dave’s races!Runners, get ready to “take your

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Fayette 5K 4 The Fields Friday, August 2, 2013, 7:30 p.m. at Harrison Lake State Park in Fayette, Ohio. One-mile Fun Run (6th grade and below) begins at 7:00 p.m.

This is a very scenic, paved run around Harrison Lake State Park. All proceeds benefit the track, softball, and baseball fields at the Fayette School grounds. For more information, please email bryanstam baugh1135@gmail.com.

Women’s Distance Festival Saturday, August 3, 2013 at the Shoppes at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main St., Maumee, Ohio. 5K Run/Walk at 8:00 a.m. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes at 9:00 a.m. Heels Race at 9:30 a.m. The Bundle at 8:00 a.m.

Wondering “what the heel” this is all about? You’re in for one of the most ridiculously amazing events the Toledo area has seen in a long time! Choose one or more events—a family 1-mile walk, a ladies-only 5K with categories for individuals and mother/daughter teams, an 18-and-over male/female 100-yard dash in high heels! Enter one event or choose “the Bundle”—enter two or three events for one low price. For more information, please email racescor ing@toledoroadrunners.org.

Sylvania Store Cross Country Team Night Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Dave’s Running Shop, 5700 Monroe, Street, Sylvania, Ohio. All grades are welcome! For more information, please email jeff.taylor@davesrunning.com.

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Tomahawk Trot 5K Friday, August 9, 2013 at 840 Parkview, Wauseon, Ohio. 5K starts at 7:30 p.m. Quarter-mile and half-mile kids races (held at high school track) start at 7:00 p.m.

The 7th annual Tomahawk Trot starts in front of the Wauseon High School Track (940 E. Oak St.) and ends on the high school track. The course takes runners on a scenic run through neighborhoods near the high school and on a paved bike trail. The high school track is located in front of the middle school but behind the high school. Participants and spectators can park at the high school or at the middle school. For more information, please email Jallen@wauseonindians.org.

Up, Up, and Away 5K Saturday, August 10, 2013, 8:00 a.m. at Emory Adams Park, 1827 South Blanchard Street, Findlay, Ohio.

A Northwest Ohio classic! Our 11th year strong. This event is held in conjunction with the Findlay Flag City Balloon Fest (Hot Air Balloons). Come out and support a great cause (Hancock County Special Olympics), and stick around for the Balloon Fest. For more information, please email philiprader@hotmail.com.

Sylvania Triathlon Sunday, August 11, 2013, 7:30 a.m. at Tam-O-Shanter Sports Complex, Olander Park, 7060 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania, Ohio. Additional race information can be found at http://www.eliteendeavors.com/races/sylvaniatri.htm.

Perrysburg Store Cross Country Team Night Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Dave’s Running Shop, 26567 N. Dixie Hwy. All grades are welcome! For more information, please email jeff.taylor@davesrunning.com.

Pemberville 5 Miler Friday, August 16, 2013, 6:30 p.m. at 104 E. Front Street, Pemberville, Ohio.

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the Pemberville Fire Hall, through Village streets, along River Road, with an exciting finish at the Fair grandstand. One-mile Fun Run, free to all, starts at approximately 6:10 p.m. (course is the first mile of the 5-Miler run backwards).

Ample parking, fast, paved course, split times each mile, three water stops, chip timing provided by The Toledo Roadrunners, pool and showers available at the finish, and many very enthusiastic fans. Enjoy the fair while you wait for awards! For more information, please email kdmadaras@gmail.com.

Swanton Corn Festival 5K Saturday August 17, 2013, 8:00 a.m. at 206 Cherry Street, Swanton, Ohio.

The Swanton Corn Festival 5k is the start of the entire festival. This race will end right before the big parade. Come out to run your per-sonal best on this flat course with a few inclines. Proceeds will benefit next year’s Corn Fest as well as “R Angel.” For more information, please email ashley@swantoncoalition.org.

CJFD Fire Run 5K Run/Walk Saturday, August 24, 2013, 8:00 a.m. at Central Joint Fire District, 13179 Mermill Road, Portage, Ohio. Race day registration begins at 7:00 a.m. For more information, please email logistics.cjfd@gmail.com.

Ottawa Hills Back to School 5K Sunday, August 25, 2013 9:00 a.m. at 2532 Evergreen Road, Ottawa Hills, Ohio.

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Medical massage and hot stone massagePatients with problems like chronic lower-back pain or repetitive-use injuries often benefit from medi-cal massage, provided by physical therapy assistant and licensed mas-sage therapist Martha Graham at the Sylvania location and by appointment in the Toledo office. More than just a relaxing, stress-relieving massage, medical massage manipulates the deeper muscles, tendons, and fascia to increase flexibility in the tissues, relieve chronic tension, and manage pain. Graham notes that some of her patients have even been able to reduce their pain medications after treatment.

In addition to medical massage, Graham offers hot stone massage, which involves placing heated stones at tension points on the body to decrease pain and discomfort. “Hot stone massage is ideal for people who would benefit from deep tissue massage but can’t tolerate it, as well as for people who just have difficulty relaxing,” she adds.

Women’s-health and osteoporosis programsThe Sylvania location has on staff several therapists who are certified in techniques for treating incontinence, lower-back pain, hip and pelvic area pain, and weakness or tightness of the pelvic floor—problems that tend to be more common in women but can affect men as well. Graham points out that women’s chronic back pain is often associated with residual scar tissue inside the body from childbirth, surgery, or some sort of trauma.

For women who are experiencing discomfort related to pregnancy, the therapists at the Sylvania location can help with pain relief and other concerns during the prenatal period, as well as postpartum.

For someone who has a problem with weakness or tightness of the pelvic floor, biofeedback is an effec-tive tool for treatment. During this therapy, electrodes are placed on the patient, and he/she can be taught to either strengthen or relax the pelvic floor while observing the muscle ac-tivity on a computer screen. A home

exercise program and sometimes massage may be incorporated in the therapy, as well.

This form of therapy isn’t strictly for women. “It’s becoming more com-mon for men who have had their prostate removed to have pelvic floor therapy because it can help with incontinence and potentially erectile dysfunction,” Graham says.

Osteoporosis is another condi-tion that disproportionately affects women but also occurs in men. Therapists at the Sylvania location address this serious problem using a multipronged approach, including posture correction, which “unloads” the spine, thereby reducing the risk of fracture, and light resistance train-ing to strengthen the bones and mus-culature.

Fall prevention and vestibular rehabFor both men and women, the risk of falling is a major issue that can have debilitating consequences—especially when osteoporosis is involved. To help patients minimize this risk, the Toledo Clinic Physical Therapy team offers the Solid StepsSM Fall Preven-tion and Balance Program, which, according to Toledo Clinic physical therapist Steven J. Cygan, has three distinct components:

“The first is identifying fall risk through computerized testing, called Tetrax posturography, and various functional tests,” Cygan explains. “Once fall risk has been identified, the next step is structuring a ther-apy program that reduces that risk through various exercises. The third component is an environmental as-sessment. We evaluate the patient’s home for obstacles or barriers to safe ambulation, such as throw rugs or poor lighting, as well as to identify where assistive devices, such as grab bars, might be needed.”

The Sylvania location also offers vestibular rehab, which includes

Toledo Clinic Physical Therapy offers extensive continuum of services

In keeping with the Toledo Clinic’s goal of providing the best possible

integrated care to the members of our community, Toledo Clinic Physi-cal Therapy provides a continuum of specialized services that extends well beyond treating your average sprains and strains. With of-fices in two convenient locations—4235 Secor Road in Toledo and 7640 Sylvania Avenue in Sylvania—this highly experienced team of state-licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapy assistants, and a licensed mas-sage therapist places the highest priority on continuity of care and patient satisfaction.

Spinal decompression and hand therapyAccording to Toledo Clinic physical therapist Tom Schlembach, among the

specialized services available at the Secor office are the IDD (Intervertebral Differential Dynamics) Lumbar De-compression System and hand therapy. “Using IDD, which is a non-surgical, computerized spinal-decompression

treatment, we’ve seen improvements in pa-tients with lumbar ste-nosis, degenerative joint disease, herniated lum-bar discs, and chronic pain in the lower back and legs, and we have the ability to tailor the treatment to each in-dividual patient. Our protocol for this therapy involves more than just using the machine. We also follow up with spe-cific exercises at the clinic

and in the patient’s home to further enhance recover,” he says.

Hand therapy is provided by certified hand therapists with 30 to 40 years of individual experience. They’re also skilled at custom splint-ing and in pre- and post-operative

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Toledo Clinic Physical Therapy Department offers a wide array of traditional, aquatic and state-of-the-art physical therapy solutions tailored to your specific healthcare concerns.

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identifying and treating the various causes of vertigo and dizziness. This form of rehab is a good complement to the fall prevention and balance program, particularly for older pa-tients.

Fitness programsAfter patients are discharged or discontinue physical therapy, they have the opportunity to return to the Toledo Clinic and participate in fitness programs, which are offered in a less-supervised setting. This is a great option for patients who want to maintain or build upon the gains they’ve achieved in their fall preven-tion or physical therapy programs.

Aquatic therapyMany patients who are undergoing rehab or simply cross-training can benefit from the aquatics therapy program offered at the Sylvania loca-tion. The aquatics program is designed

Catholic Charities hosts Adoption

Information Meeting

Catholic Charities will host an Adoption Information Meet-

ing from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, at the Diocese of To-ledo, 1933 Spielbush Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43604.

The evening will include a guest panel of adoptive couples who will share their stories and answer questions. The meeting is free and is required for prospec-tive adoptive parents to register for Catholic Charities’ program.

Catholic Charities has facili-tated domestic infant adoptions since 1914 and international adoptions since 1990, servicing couples of all faiths in Northwest Ohio. Catholic Charities supports birth parents, adoptive parents, and adoptees before and after the adoption process. For adoptive parents, the process includes a home study, an education series, creation of a family profile, ap-proval, and placement.

To register or for more infor-mation about adoption, please contact Kailee Roessner at 419-244-6711, ext. 226, or kroessner@toledodiocese.org. Couples who have attended a previous infor-mation meeting may contact Ms. Roessner for information about a two-part Adoption Education Series in August.

so only one or two people are in the pool at a time, not a big group, and a propulsion jet, called a Badu pump, can be utilized in the program if appropriate. “For example, if we’re working with a triathlete who has an injured ankle and can’t run, he or she can get into the deep end of the pool, face into the jet, and start running toward the jet. We can then match the propulsion so the patient remains stationary. With this tech-nique, which can also be used for swimming and bicycling, you get the aerobic benefit of the exercise without the impact on your joints and muscles,” says Cygan.

Surgical and sports injury rehabThe therapists at the Toledo Clinic are always poised to provide com-prehensive pre- or post-surgical re-habilitation for the patients of the clinic’s outstanding orthopedic neuro and podiatric surgeons. Whether the surgery is total joint replacement, a spinal fusion, or a tendon repair, the clinic therapy team has the experi-ence to help you recover completely. In addition, the Toledo Clinic therapy team does a fair amount of sports in-jury rehab for sports in season, such as football, basketball, and soccer.

Stellar staff and patient convenienceBoth Schlembach and Cygan agree that what really sets Toledo Clinic Physical Therapy apart is its highly skilled, experienced, and dedicated staff, consisting entirely of licensed therapists and physical therapist as-sistants. “We’re also proud of the continuity of our care and commu-nication. Throughout the course of a patient’s therapy, they’ll come in contact with the same therapists. That’s not necessarily true wherever you go. In some facilities, you’ll see someone different every time you come in for therapy,” Schlembach says.

Patients really appreciate the fact that both offices have parking very close by (including plenty of handi-cap spaces) and are located on the ground floor. When you’re recover-ing from an injury or surgery and have limited mobility, that’s no minor convenience.

With early morning, mid-day, and evening hours available, the Toledo Clinic Physical Therapy offices can accommodate most patients’ busy schedules. Call the Sylvania office at 419-517-1040 or the Secor office at 419-479-5960 to schedule an ap-pointment or if you would like more information. ❦

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At The Laurels, specialized, highly skilled care is all in a day’s work

The rehab staff at the Laurels of Toledo, a skilled nursing and re-

habilitation center located at 1011 Byrne Road, offers guests the highest quality physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. But what truly sets them apart is their willing-ness to go the extra mile to acquire the specialized skills and expertise necessary to care for guests with especially complex and challenging needs.

James Tierney, a recently retired University of Toledo law professor, is just such a guest. Tierney came to The Laurels after a fall at home left him with a fractured C2 vertebra (the second cervical vertebra of the spine) as well as a fractured left arm and wrist. He was fortunate to be alive because the mortality rate associated with C2 fractures is very high and many who do survive this injury end up paralyzed and relying upon a ventilator to breathe. Nonetheless, his situation was extremely tenu-ous. One wrong move could cause irreparable damage or even death.

“This type of injury is not neces-sarily something you see every day in a rehab setting. It’s highly com-plex and has many potential co-mor-

bidities,” explains Laurels physical therapist Lynne Nidek, who oversaw Tierney’s rehab. Nidek joined the Laurels team this past spring and had been there for only a short period when Tierney arrived.

While in acute care, Tierney’s cervical spine was stabilized with a state-of-the-art non-invasive halo. Unlike the conventional halo, which must be screwed into the skull, the non-invasive halo stabilizes the neck using a padded headgear attached by rods to a rigid vest.

According to Certified Orthotist/Prosthetist Bill Holt of Orthotic Pros-thetic Center, who fitted Tierney with the halo (only a certified orthotist is licensed to put this device on a patient), this non-invasive design offers several advantages over the traditional form. “One of the biggest benefits is that the patient can have something of a normal life during the healing process,” he states. “The pa-tient can lie completely supine with it on, and the brace can be removed for a short period to do basic hygiene while he or she is in that position and cervical spine precautions are being taken. The non-invasive halo also offers a much higher degree of

comfort because it’s literally half the weight of a normal halo.”

He goes on to explain, “One of the most interesting things we’ve discovered is that patients using the non-invasive halo don’t experience muscle atrophy in the neck, so they can often go right from the halo to no collar or just a soft collar. In con-trast, patients who use the invasive

halo have very weak neck muscles afterward and must wear a collar.”

The Laurels staff removes Tier-ney’s halo every other day, while maintaining appropriate spine pre-cautions, to clean the skin under-

neath and make sure no wounds or sores are developing. Otherwise, a serious, potentially life-threatening infection could quickly develop. This exacting process requires at least two specially trained profession-als—Nidek, who was trained by Holt, and a member of the nursing staff, trained by Nidek. “Halo care is not something to attempt if you don’t have the proper skills, and the patient can’t manage it at home. Anybody wearing this halo must remain at a skilled-care facility—with properly trained professionals on staff—for the duration,” Nidek says.

Tierney remarks that Nidek’s team has his halo care down to an art and lauds the terrific care he’s received at The Laurels. And it shows in the progress he’s made since he began rehab three months ago. “Lynne has been terrific at overseeing my rehab and exercise program. When I first ar-rived here, I was using a wheelchair and a walker and had my arm in a sling. All the little day-to-day things you take for granted, such as bathing and using the bathroom, I had to get help with. Now I’m walking inde-pendently, I’m able to dress myself, and I even cooked a grilled-cheese

James Tierney with Lynne Nidek, the physical therapist who oversaw his rehab.

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sandwich for the first time since my injury,” he says.

Nidek recalls that risk of falling was a huge issue for Tierney initially. With the halo on, he was somewhat more top heavy and his vision was limited, so many of the exercises the rehab team did with him focused on improving balance and strength to keep him stable on his feet and many environmental factors had to be carefully considered to keep him safe. The team also worked with him outdoors on uneven surfaces to pre-pare him for the real-world terrains he’ll need to navigate when he leaves The Laurels. Nidek notes that using stairs is Tierney’s biggest obstacle with his vision limited by the halo. The fact that he wears bifocal eye-glasses makes climbing or descending stairs even more challenging.

As of this writing, Tierney has worn the non-invasive halo for three months and is scheduled to be evalu-ated by his neurologist to determine whether he’s healed sufficiently to

remove the halo. If the doctor is sat-isfied with his progress, he’ll likely trade the halo for a neck brace and then begin transitioning home.

Nidek is proud of the effort and progress Tierney has made since he arrived at The Laurels, commenting, “Jim has come a very long way—from being bed-ridden with limited mobil-ity to walking around and managing higher-level activities.”

Tierney has only good things to say about the Laurels rehab team, as well. “I’ve gotten to know a lot of people in the rehab department, and they’ve all been wonderful to me. Even people I don’t work with on a regular basis go out of their way to stop and say hello. The therapists as a group are a real standout,” he says. ❦

The Laurels of Toledo accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and all private commercial insurances. A physician’s order is required to obtain outpatient services. For more information, call 419-536-7600 or visit www.laurelsoftoledo.com.

Looking for financial help to send your

student to college?

With the pace of higher-educa-tion costs consistently on the

rise faster than the general Consumer Price Index (CPI), understanding the alternatives and opportunities you and your child or grandchild may have regarding financial aid is more important than ever.

Did you know that in the 2010-2011 academic year, more than $227 billion in financial aid (grants, federal loans, federal work-study, and fed-eral tax credits and deductions) was awarded to undergraduate students? The average amount of aid for a full-time student was $11,500, including $6,000 in grants that don’t have to be repaid.1

Here are tips for getting your hands on some of that funding for your student’s college education.

Start planning for aid during the student’s high school yearsPay particular attention to your child’s junior year of high school, and reposition assets or adjust in-1Trends in Student Aid 2010. collegeboard.com, Inc. Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved.

come before that year begins. When financial-aid officers review a fam-ily’s need, they analyze the family’s income in the calendar year that begins in January of the student’s junior year of high school.

Assume you are eligible for aid—until told otherwiseThere are no specific guidelines and no rules of thumb that can accurately predict the aid you and your stu-dent may be offered. Because each family’s circumstances are different, you’ll want to keep an open mind as you consider various financial-aid al-ternatives. A number of factors—such as having several children in school at the same time—could increase your eligibility.

Reassess assets held by your chil-dren (in the child’s name)Federal institutions expect children to contribute 20% of their savings toward their education’s costs, while parents are expected to contribute only 5.6% of their savings. That’s why assets held in custodial accounts may reduce the aid for which the family qualifies. Assets held in Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and 529 plans will be factored into the parent’s formula, having less ef-fect on the aid for which the family qualifies.

Steer grandparents’ gifts in the right directionGrandparents’ hearts often lead them toward gifting directly to grandchil-dren or paying the student’s tuition expenses. Even though payments

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With college tuition and fee hikes regularly outpacing inflation, it’s never too early to start saving for higher education costs. Together we can explore a variety of savings vehicles, including 529 plans, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and UGMA/UTMA

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made directly to the institution avoid gift taxes, institutions generally count these payments as an additional resource the family has to pay for college expenses. Dis-tributions from grand-parent-owned 529 plans are also considered as additional resources and assessed as student’s in-come—which reduces the amount of eligible aid. A better idea for grandparents may be to consider gifting to a 529 plan owned by the parent or student. The financial aid treatment of gifts to a 529 plan is generally more favor-able than that for gifts made directly to the student, and grandparents may realize estate-tax and gifting benefits by using this alternative.

Assess your family’s financial situ-ation to determine the amount of funding your student will needGather records and begin research-ing available financial aid, grants, loans, and scholarships. Two forms will be key to your aid application process: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and

the College Scholarship Service Fi-nancial Aid Profile (PROFILE). The FAFSA form helps you apply for fed-eral aid, and many states also use it

to determine a resident student’s eligibility for state aid. You can find this form in high-school guidance offices and col-lege financial-aid offices or online at fafsa.ed.gov.

Many institutions use the information on the PROFILE form to help determine awards for nonfederal student-aid funds. This is a financial-aid application service provided by the Col-lege Scholarship Service (CSS), a division of the

College Board. You can register for this service by either completing the form online by visiting collegeboard.com or by calling the College Board at 305-829-9793.

You may find it helpful to add grants, work-study opportunities, and loans to your financial support mix. A grant is money given freely to a student with no repayment re-quirement. Although grants gener-ally are funded by state or federal governments, grants are awarded by each educational institution. Also, the

federal work-study program may be able to offer a student a subsidized job on campus—wages that can help pay college expenses. Finally, needs-based and non-needs-based federal loans make up 45% of the total aid awarded to undergraduate students each year and may be an option worth checking out.

Educational institutions are valu-able resources for information on the types of funding support listed above. You may also want to talk with your financial advisor about other education-funding sources, such as ESAs, 529 plans, and custodial ac-counts. ❦

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Northwest Ohio Research Center is conducting a clinical research study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of an investigational medication for Post-Traumatic Neuropathic Pain. Neuropathic (nerve) pain is often reported as a stabbing, shooting or burning type pain. Your participation in this study may or may not help your pain.

To qualify, you must meet the following as well as other study criteria:• You must be at least 18 years of age• Have had chronic neuropathic pain for at least 6 months after a physical trauma

(burn, fall, motor vehicle accident, sports injury etc.) or surgery.

If you do qualify to participate and choose to do so, involvement would be for about 17 weeks and would include up to 7 visits to the study center. Study medication (or inactive placebo), and study related care will be provided at no cost. Reimbursement for study-related expenses may be available to qualified participants.

Call to see if you qualify: Northwest Ohio Research Center, LLC(855-573-7782)

Marjorie Michalak, Director of Research

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Avoiding back and neck surgery A new hope

by Douglas Schwan, DC, Dipl ac

Spine surgery for back and neck pain is typically a last-ditch effort

to “fix” a condition. Back and neck surgery is a painful and traumatic experience to endure. Patients will put themselves through this terrible ordeal with the hope of finding per-manent pain relief.

Many patients do not achieve a positive result after surgery. Some have initial improvement only to deteriorate over a handful of years and end up worse than before. Some even have worse pain immediately after an operation and find that they have significantly reduced flexibility and mobility. For many back and neck surgery patients, the dreams of back pain relief have transformed into the nightmare of failed back surgery.

There are many alternative thera-pies to try before one commits to irreversible surgery—chiropractic, acupuncture, therapy, rehab exercises, etc. But, sometimes, nothing seems to help the really bad disc cases.

Pain drugs are a nightmare descent into the endless cycle of addiction, side effects, decreased effectiveness, increased dosage, etc. Prescription drug addiction became a major problem because of treatment for chronic spinal pain.

The human spine has a total of 23 intervertebral discs. These are doughnut-shaped leather-tough cushions between the boney verte-brae in the back. Their function is to make the spine flexible so that it can bend in almost any direction. Also, at each level of a disc, an opening occurs behind the disc where a pair of spinal nerves exits into the body—one for the right side and one for the left side of the body. We have a total of 31 pairs of these spinal nerves, which control every nerve function in the body from standing on our toes to writing our name. Nerves also are responsible for fine-tuning the function of organs, such as our kidneys, lungs, heart, and just about everything else. Cut these nerves and, like a cut telephone line, the brain loses contact with some important parts of the body!

Chiropractic was discovered and developed for these reasons. Vertebral “subluxation” develops when discs and bones of the spine become jammed or fixated. These subluxations can lead to

nerve irritation, much like stepping on a garden hose can diminish the flow of water to a sprinkler. Chiropractic adjustments remove these fixations and allow the full nerve energy to flow back into the body.

On rare occasions, conditions arise with the spinal discs that are so seri-ous that nothing helps and surgery seems the only option.

There are basically three common disc conditions we see in our office: These are the herniated disc, the protruding disc, and the degener-ated disc.

A good analogy for the structure of a disc is a Jelly doughnut. Inside the center of a disc is a thick, jelly-like substance that acts like a shock absorber. This jelly is held tightly inside by surrounding layers of fibrous connective tissue, which can be lik-ened to the dough of our doughnut. Although these fibers are flexible, they are as tough as leather.

In a disc herniation (also known as a disc prolapse), the tough outside fibers of the “dough” have torn and the inside jelly has been squeezed out of the center like toothpaste. Normally, there is not much pain associated with this event itself un-less this extruded material physically compresses the nerve root behind the disc. This pressure can vary from mildly irritating to completely cutting off nerve function, leading to numbness, tingling, weakness, or even paralysis like foot drop or cervical palsy.

Disc protrusions are the little brother of a disc herniation. Here the fibers of the disc have not yet torn all the way through but the jelly center is “pushing” a bulge to the outside of the disc, which, again, may or may not compress the spinal nerve roots at that level.

We see disc herniations and pro-trusions all the time on MRI studies. In fact, sometimes it is difficult to say whether the symptoms a patient is

Herniated disc

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is currently accepting registrations for our FREE Fall 2013 Classes. These classes are specifically designed to meet the needs of persons and family members living with mental illness. These courses balance basic psycho-education and skill-training with self-care, emotional support and empowerment. Family-to-Family (F2F) classes are designed for families or friends of persons with serious psychiatric disabilities. NAMI Basics classes are for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illness. Both classes allow families to connect with one another while learning about mental illness and empowering themselves to overcome new challenges.

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“ My child is worrying all the time for no reason”, “My Child does not talk with strangers”, “My child does not have friends”, “ My child refuses to go to school”, “ My child does not want to sleep alone”, “ My child freaks out in dark or when thunderstorms hit” These are some of the common symptoms of anxiety that I hear from parents all the time.

Anxiety is a normal part of childhood, and every child goes through phases. A phase is temporary and usually harmless. However, if the anxiety is excessive and uncontrollable, it may negatively affect their day-to-day living and children starts to exhibit inappropriate behaviors like refusing or avoiding to go to school, refusing to sleep alone, refusing to talk with anyone, freezes when asked certain questions or start to show emotional tantrums.

There are a wide variety of anxiety disorders, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive disorder, and Specific Phobias like School Phobia or Social Phobia. There are some helpful tips for the parents to use when their child is suffering from excessive anxiety. • Reassure them that you’ll do everything you

can to keep them and their loved ones safe.• Encourage them to talk and ask questions• Let them know that they can be open about

their feelings.• Answer questions honestly.

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• Protect themfrom what theydon’t need toknow.

• Avoiddiscussingworst-case scenarios.

• Limit excessive watching and listening tographic replays of the traumatic event

• Stick to your daily routine as much aspossible.

Most children and teenagers will recover from their fear. But you can watch for these signs of ongoing distress:• Difficulty sleeping• Change in eating habits• Clinginess• Re-experiencing the event through

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having are generated from the disc herniation or bulge or whether the finding is just incidental to something else causing the patient’s pain.

A disc damaged in this way will, over time, lose moisture content and begin to degenerate—like a piece of supple leather left out in the desert sun too long. It may take decades (sooner if a disc has had major trauma or you have bad genetics), but even-tually that disc will get thinner and thinner and will no longer hold the vertebral bones apart. This can “trap” a spinal nerve exiting behind the de-generated disc and cause significant pain, paralysis, and other problems associated with whatever function that particular nerve serves.

In our office, a combination of chi-ropractic, acupuncture, and therapy can alleviate or, at least, control pain so it doesn’t interfere with someone’s ability to enjoy life in about 86% of spinal pain cases. The remaining 14% have usually abandoned all hope and put their trust in a last-ditch surgical “cure.”

In the last few years, we have seen one more powerful treatment develop: Computerized Spinal De-compression Therapy, or CSDT. This new, experimental procedure was developed specifically for severe disc herniations, protrusions, and

advanced degenerative disc disease.To be sure, spinal traction is as old

as medicine itself—as the father of medicine, Hippocrates, amply demon-strates in his writings about treating one of his back-pain patients by tying rocks to his legs and suspending him from an overhead rafter in an attempt to “stretch his spine.”

What sets this new technique apart is that spinal decompression is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment that is used to relieve certain types of chronic back pain. Computerized decompression works by slowly and gently stretching the spine, taking pressure off compressed discs and vertebrae. This controlled pulling apart of the targeted disc creates a “vacuum effect” within the damaged disc, which is thought to pull the jelly material back toward its proper place within the disc, thus alleviating pressure on any compressed spinal nerves. It is also thought to suck surround-ing bodily fluids into the disc and rehydrate them to a degree, helping ward off degeneration.

Computerized Spinal Decompres-

sion is one of the most exciting medical treatments developed in many years, since it demonstrates good statisti-cal results for lasting pain relief. In our office, we reserve CSD therapy for severe cases. Often a protocol of combined care, to include therapy,

chiropractic, or other modalities, is developed in an effort to give the patient the best shot at avoiding back or neck surgery.

It should be understood that not all forms of back and neck pain can be treated successfully with de-

compression therapy. Only a trained doctor can determine whether this treatment is appropriate for your condition.

Patients who are pregnant or have malignant metastases or metal appliances in their spine

from a previous surgery are not good candidates for this technology.

One final note: CSD therapy is relatively new with a steep learn-ing curve. Insurance companies are slowly coming on board, but many consider this an experimental pro-cedure. The specialized equipment required can cost upwards of over one hundred thousand dollars, which can be prohibitively expensive for a practitioner, considering that it may only be required in less than 14% of

their patients. We are beginning to see several doctors pool their resources and refer to one facility in an area.

In our office, I find I am seeing more and more referrals from doc-tors whose patients absolutely do not want spine surgery and are willing to seek out the very latest therapies in an effort to find relief.

Computerized Spinal Decompres-sion has only been around a few years. Practitioners are slowly developing the most effective protocols for treatment for the large variety of disc-related conditions.

While Computerized Spinal De-compression therapy is not a miracle cure, I am very satisfied with the number of patients in our office who once thought they were doomed to spinal surgery but now lead much better lives after treatment with CSD therapy.

Computerized Spinal Decompres-sion therapy is not for everyone and you may have to call around to find a practitioner in your area. Make sure you select a doctor who is willing to sit down and review your entire medical history and may be willing to point out alternative treatments prior to committing to this course of treatment. Many spinal conditions are amiable to more common treatments.

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Stay cool! Getting too hot can be dangerous!

Many people love the warm summer months. But hot and

humid days can sometimes be dan-gerous. It’s not good for the body to be too hot for too long. Too much heat can damage your brain and other organs. It’s important to keep your cool when the days are hot.

Your body has its own natural cooling system. Sweating is key to cooling when hot weather or exercise causes your body temperature to climb. When sweat dries, it carries heat away from your body’s surface and lowers your temperature. When sweating isn’t enough to help you cool down, you’re at risk for a heat-related illness called hyperthermia.

Hyperthermia can happen to any-one. Older people; infants and young children; and people who are ill, obese, or on certain medications are especially at risk. These people may be more sensitive to the effects of ex-treme heat and less likely to sense or respond to changes in temperature.

“High temperatures can cause various organs within the body not to function optimally,” says Dr. Marie Bernard, deputy director of NIH’s National Institute on Aging. Excess body heat can stress the heart and harm the brain. It might even lead to a coma.

Hyperthermia can cause several heat-related illnesses, ranging from mild to serious. These include heat cramps, heat edema, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

Heat cramps are the painful tightening of muscles in your stom-ach, arms, or legs. If you have heat cramps, find a way to cool your body and be sure to drink plenty of fluids. Heat edema is a swelling in your ankles and feet when you get hot. El-

evating your legs should help. If that doesn’t work fairly quickly, check with a health professional.

Heat exhaustion is a warning that your body can no longer keep itself cool. You might feel dizzy, thirsty, weak, uncoordinated, and nause-ated. Your skin might feel cold and clammy, and you may have a rapid pulse. If this happens, drink plenty of fluids and rest in a cool place. If you’re not careful, heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke.

Heat stroke is a life-threatening form of hyperthermia that occurs when your body temperature reach-es 104° Fahrenheit or more. Heat stroke can lead to confusion, fainting, staggering, strange behavior, or dry, flushed skin. Heat stroke is a medical emergency.

“If you and a loved one are at a picnic, for example, and it’s very hot and humid that day, and they start complaining of being dizzy or seem disoriented, you need to be very concerned,” says Bernard. “You need to get them into a cool place, put cool compresses on their neck and wrists, and call 911.”

Air conditioning is the best way to protect against hyperthermia. If you don’t have air conditioning, go to places that are cool on hot and humid days. Try community centers, shop-ping malls, movie theaters, libraries, or the homes of friends and family.

Heat-related illness is preventable. Still, hundreds of deaths from ex-treme heat events occur in the United States each year. It’s important to be aware of who’s at greatest risk so you can take steps to help beat the heat.

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OSTEOPOROSISSticks and stones (and falls and

bumps) can break my bonesby Christine A. Holliday

Bones. You’ve got 206 of them (more or less, depending on your

age), each with plenty of big jobs. They provide the framework of the body, protect internal organs, allow us to move, and help maintain a nec-essary supply of calcium. Their red marrow contains stem cells, which can grow into cells with specialized jobs when needed,t and produces red blood cells to carry oxygen all over the body.

Your bones ben-efitted from your ac-tive life as a child and sufficient amounts of Vitamin D and cal-cium in your diet. You helped your bone health by not smoking or drinking too much but prob-ably didn’t notice when the strength of your bones was at its peak at age 25. You also probably didn’t sense when the pro-tein, collagen, and cal-cium that are “knit” together to make strong bones started to become porous after age 35, the time at which men and women start to lose .3% to .5% of their bone den-sity per year.

If you are a post-menopausal woman, without the bone-strength-ening benefits of estrogen, or a man with decreasing amounts of testos-terone, you might have learned from your doctor that you are at greater risk of decreasing bone density. While men have denser bones than women and African Americans have higher bone density than Caucasians, all can suffer from easily broken bones as they age. In fact, one out of every two women and one in four men over 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in her or his lifetime.

The result of the weakening of bone density is known as osteopo-rosis. The name says it all, if you recognize the Greek root words osteo from ostoun (bone) and porosis from poros (pore). It is a condition with-out symptoms, until a bone breaks. Then something as simple as a stress fracture caused by minimal trauma, like walking or sneezing or cough-

ing or bumping into something, will reveal the extent of damage to the bones. And, if the pain is not enough, there is always the likelihood of lost work time, disability, and a negative change in one’s quality of life as the patient waits for the bone to heal, if it can.

Hip fractures that require pro-longed bed rest can have further complications, including blood clots that travel from the veins in the leg

to the lungs, where they form pulmonary embolisms. Statistics suggest that 20% of women with a hip fracture will die in the year following the injury as an indirect result of the fracture. A spine fracture due to osteoporosis puts a patient at risk for another such fracture within the next few years. Post-meno-pausal women who have suffered a frac-ture of the vertebra

face an increased risk of another vertebral fracture within a year.

So, how can you know if you are in danger of osteoporosis? The National Osteoporosis Foundation lists several risk factors:

• Early menopause and no use of supplemental estrogen

• Family history of a hip fracture or osteoporosis

• History of anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder, or a low body weight

• Hormone treatment for prostate cancer

• Older age• Past bone fractures• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), some

digestive illnesses, and certain other diseases

• Smoking• Steroid medicine use for a

long time (for asthma or other conditions)

• Three or more alcoholic drinks per day.

Bone-density tests can identify the extent of damage to bone health, if any, and can help a doctor prescribe

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preventive measures or treatment options even before you break any bones. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation guidelines, there are several groups of people who should consider bone density testing:

• All postmenopausal women below age 65 who have risk factors for osteoporosis

• All women aged 65 and older• Postmenopausal women with

fractures; this is not mandatory because treatment may be started regardless of bone density.

• Women with medical conditions associated with osteoporosis. Your healthcare provider can tell you if you have a medical condition associated with osteoporosis.

• Women whose decision to use medication might be aided by bone-density testing

• Men age 70 or older• Men ages 50-69 with risk factors

for osteoporosis.

To do your best to avoid fractures, consider starting with the diet. Adults up to age 50 need 1,000 milligrams of calcium per day. After age 51 for women and 71 for men, that number increases to 1,200 milligrams. Milk is

the easiest way to get that calcium; an 8-oz. glass of it has 300 milligrams. Yogurt is another good choice, as is Swiss cheese (1 oz. has the same 300 milligrams as the glass of milk). Three ounces of sardines gives more calcium than that glass of milk, and dark, leafy greens are great sources of calcium. Fortified juices and breakfast cereals deliver plenty of calcium, too, as do calcium supplements. (Watch your intake of the supplements, be-cause too much calcium can lead to kidney stones.) Soy foods, such as tofu, act like estrogen in the body and appear to make soy products and the isoflavones they contain especially useful for women past menopause.

Salt robs the body of calcium, so use it sparingly.

Vitamin D makes possible the absorption of calcium from our food. Vitamin D supplements can help with that, as can spending a bit of time in the sun. Sunlight triggers the body’s production of Vitamin D, which is crucial for helping to form strong bones.

After eating good food, consider weight-bearing exercise, such as dancing, tennis, brisk walking, or bicycling. Activities that put a bit of stress on the bones and muscles force them to work against gravity, which forces the body to produce

more bone material, making the bones denser. Pilates-type exercises and yoga are especially helpful in strengthening the spine, which is one of three most likely places for a fracture, along with the hip and wrist.

Home safety is another consid-eration. The website WebMD has several suggestions for those at risk of falling or breaking bones:

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fitting and not likely to catch on rugs or stairs.

Your doctor is the best source of information about your personal health. If medicine can help, your physician will be able to prescribe the correct drug for your particular situation. The National Osteoporosis Foundation (www.nof.org) offers

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Chris Holliday is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Healthy Living News.

Another summer is coming to an end, and some of us have teen-

age children who are heading off to college and moving away from home for the very first time.

In years past, I’ve written about healthy preschool diets, brown-bag lunches for elementary schoolers, and the 1-2-3-4 basics of packing lunches for middle schoolers. Each of these articles called upon parents to make healthier choices for their kids. But teens heading off to college are (more or less) free from Mom and Dad’s monitoring and must assume responsibility for the foods they put in their mouths.

Unfortunately, that’s not always such a smooth transition. Some college-aged kids are better equipped than others to make healthy food choices on a daily basis. It’s all too tempting for teens with their newfound food freedom to fill up on pizza, fast foods, and snacks from the vending machine. At the same time, money is tight for most of us nowadays, and many college students are constrained by an especially tight food budget. (The Freshman 15 doesn’t come cheap!)

However, with a little planning, healthy eating at college can be both affordable and convenient. Here’s how college students can maintain a healthy diet without breaking the bank:

Before leaving homeBefore you drive your teen to col-

lege, sit down and spend some time discussing a meal plan and budget. Remember, meal planning is the first step to eating on a budget. Discuss that eating a $5.00 lunch every day adds up to $25 a week and can take a big chunk out of your teen’s food budget.

Put together a grocery checklist and brainstorm some meal ideas using these items. Focus on fruits and vegetables, whole-grain breads and cereals, dried beans, and low-fat diary. Use the Nutrition Facts Label to look for fat, sugars, sodium, and cholesterol. For help, check out www.extension.iastate.edu/efnep/web/fiveadayplanningworksheet and www.choosemyplate.gov/healthy-eating-on-a-budget.html.

Also, compare costs. Choose less expensive products, and substitute non-brand-name items that are just as good.

In the dining hallBoy, have these facilities come a long way since my days at Ohio State! Dining halls are now beautiful ter-ra-cotta colors with halogen lights, winding salad bars, and separate serving stations catering to a wide variety of food preferences, includ-ing vegan, gluten-free, and kosher options. Many also have convenience stores attached where students can shop for healthy foods.

Before your kid leaves home, I suggest you visit the college’s dining halls and stores, view menus, and consider meal plans to help deter-mine what’s reasonable and what your child is likely to eat given his or her eating habits.

It shouldn’t be too difficult for your child to develop a healthy meal plan, since the emphasis on good nutrition at schools has really moved front and center. Nutrition information

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In the dormMany dorms do not have kitchens for student use, and many don’t

allow kitchen appliances other than a hot pot—hence the popularity of Raman noodles and boxed mac & cheese. Though affordable and con-venient for hot-pot cooking, these items aren’t the healthiest choices. Instead, try to keep healthy foods on hand. Stock fresh, dried, or canned fruits; a box of whole-grain cereal; instant cereal packets; low-fat micro-wave popcorn; a loaf of whole-grain bread; whole-grain crackers; peanut butter; canned tuna (if your suite mates will tolerate the smell); and perhaps some homemade trail mix. If you’re allowed to have a mini-fridge, throw in some baby carrots, celery, string cheese, and yogurt.

Between classesInstead of pumping money into vending machines or buying a hot dog, chips, and pop from a street vendor, throw a piece of fruit or pack of trail mix into your backpack. Or how about a peanut butter sandwich and baby carrots? A bottle of water and a granola bar works, too.

During study sessionsWhen pulling an all-nighter to write a paper or prepare for an exam, you may need some extra fuel to keep going and it may be tempting to order a pizza or pick up fast food. Instead, why not try popcorn, nuts, an apple with peanut butter, or even a bowl of whole-grain cereal and nonfat milk? These are more nutri-tious choices that will save you both time and money.

It all comes back to planning!In case you haven’t picked up on the

thread running through this article yet, planning ahead is key when it comes to eating healthy on a college budget. Here are some additional tips that will help:

• On Sunday, look at the week ahead and your class schedule to determine those hungry times of day. Factoring in your eating style, figure out how to have healthy food choices on hand at those times.

• To keep food expenditures in check, buy in small amounts once a week, track prices on your regular items (make a cheat sheet), check prices

at the register, choose less-familiar name brands or generic products, and look for markdowns and sales.

• Stick to the periphery of the store where all the fresh, healthier items are sold. The processed stuff is usually found in the middle aisles.

• Prepare at home. When you’re able, use your meal plan and then fill in with healthy items kept in your dorm room. If you’re living off campus, cook foods in large amounts and freeze some items.

• Be smart (you’re in college,

right?). Plan snacks, avoid vending machines, and take your lunch to class.

• Limit eating out. If you do dine out, try to walk there! Don’t be tempted to “supersize”—you’ll only supersize your bill and waistline. Order ice water instead of pop, and skip dessert (have something sweet back at home instead).

• Don’t forget food safety. Put foods away promptly, throw away bad fruits, and be sure to use items before their expiration dates.

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plan healthy, affordable meals won’t make saying goodbye to them any easier, but at least it’s one less thing for us parents to worry about when they leave home.

Now, if we can only get them to do their own laundry! ❦

Laurie Syring, RD/LD, is chief clinical dietitian at ProMedica Flower Hospital.

In an effort to facilitate interaction and the free flow of information

between doctors and their patients, Mercy has launched a fully integrat-ed Electronic Health Record system called CarePath. Through CarePath, physicians and other clinicians have immediate access at their fingertips, in real time, to patients’ medications, test results, family history, and much more, including records from other health systems around Ohio and the nation. This speeds up treatment, im-proves service, and enhances quality.

Additionally, there is a consum-er personal health record called MyChart that provides patients se-cure online access to their medical records and the ability to make ap-pointments, see lab results, and com-municate directly with their doctor’s office from any computer or even their smartphone.

Through MyChart, patients are empowered to view all their current health information, including any

allergies or other diagnoses they’re working on with a Mercy physician, all medications they’re taking, test results, preventive health tests or immunizations that are due, and much more. The system can also be set up so parents can view their kids’ charts or adult children who have been designated healthcare power of attorney for a parent can view that parent’s chart.

If an error or obsolete information is noted on MyChart, patients can send their physician’s office an elec-tronic message with the correction or update. They also have the ability to send requests for medication refills as well as general messages with questions or concerns.

Another convenience of MyChart is the ability to schedule appoint-ments without having to wait for of-fice hours. Patients can actually view their doctor’s schedule for openings and request specific times. Or, if they prefer, they can simply send the office

a general request to be scheduled. MyChart enhances doctors’ ability

to serve patients, as well. “The new system allows us to push important messages out to patients, for example flu shot reminders, announcements about medication recalls, and re-minders to diabetic patients that it’s time to schedule an office visit or testing,” notes Dr. Ken Bertka, vice president of physician clinical integration at Mercy. “We can also push out health-history question-naires that patients can fill out at home so everything moves faster when they get to the office. Soon, we’re even going to be rolling out electronic visits for certain acute problems that can be managed electronically. We

plan to bring that service online by next year.”

Managing chronic conditions also becomes easier and more conve-nient with the help of MyChart. For example, patients with diabetes or high blood pressure can be asked to regularly enter their blood sugar or blood pressure test results into the system, which then compares these results against critical values set by the doctor. The system can also gather results entered over a prede-termined period and compile them in a table in a standard presentation

for the doctor to read. Dr. Bertka notes that the MyChart

system has been very well received by patients—especially the ability to receive lab results electronically. “Before, the physician received the lab results and had to call the patient to discuss them at a time that may or may not have been convenient for the patient. With MyChart, patients can access the results at their conve-nience. They get a certain number of days to check the results, and if they don’t open the message in that time, the doctor is alerted and will then call the patient. So, ample checks and balances are in place,” he says.

That system of checks and balanc-es also includes automatic release of test results to patients after a certain period. For example, if a patient has bloodwork done to check his or her cholesterol level, the physician has three business days after receiving the results to review them and fol-low up with the patient. In the very unusual event that the doctor doesn’t follow up in that time frame, the patient will still receive the results automatically through MyChart and can then call the physician’s office to discuss them. However, automatic release does not apply to HIV test results, and doctors have a longer period to review certain tests, such as MRI.

Patients can rest assured that MyChart is completely secure. To view anything on the system, they must sign in with a user ID and pass-word, and everything is encrypted. When a message is sent out, they

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Spiritually SpeakingBySister Mary Thill

Praise God for sunshineHe makes his sun rise on the bad and the good. —Matthew 5:45

It’s August! Can someone tell me where May, June, and July have

gone? For that matter, where has the year gone? My elder friends used to tell me that time goes by very quickly when you get older, but my younger friends and even some chil-dren are asking where the time has gone. Is it because we live in such a fast-paced world that time seems to be going faster even though we still calculate a day at 24 hours, an hour at 60 minutes, and a minute a 60 seconds? What’s happening to our pre-cious TIME?

One thing I like about the month of August is all the sun-shine it brings. Be-fore we invested in a sprinkling system on campus, the grass looked like hay in August after a hot and dry summer. Not this year. With all the rain we’ve had in June and July, the grass, trees, bushes, and flowers are magnificent on the campus of the Sylvania Franciscans and Lourdes University. I know that the farmers are praying for sun in order for the corn and soybeans, tomatoes and peaches, blueberries and cherries to grow and get ready for the harvest. I like to think that we too need to grow over the summer months, and all year round for that matter, so we can someday harvest the person we are meant to be.

The image of the sun rising on the bad and the good from the Gospel of Matthew reminds me of a very important lesson. Nature works in such a way as to cover everyone and everything with its abundance. The sun shines on everyone and every-thing, the rain waters everyone and

everything. Who am I to hold back the gifts God gave me from anyone or anything? Do not all people deserve my kindness, my care, my compas-sion, my love, and my concern? Am I in any way diminished by giving of myself to those people or things that others, or even I, may consider less deserving of my God-given gifts?

I am reminded of Sister Helen Prejean’s book, Dead Man Walking, in which she shares her new insight after getting to know a prisoner on death row. She began to see him

as a person, and she also saw that his fam-ily suffered as much as he did from his bad decision. She also re-veals how she learned how much the vic-tim’s family suffered through the death of their beloved family member. Her compas-sion was shared with the murderer and his

family as well as the victim’s family.I think we need to reflect on this

overwhelming abundance of a God who lets the sun shine on the earth without the earth ever saying, “You owe me.” How often do I limit where my “sun” will shine? When do I do a good deed expecting some payment in return? When do I say, “You owe me,” after I’ve gone out of my way to help someone in a difficult situa-tion? I hope and pray that I will be more generous with the gifts God has given me to help my sisters and brothers as I continue on this journey called LIFE! As Hafiz of Persia says, “Look what happens with a love like that. It lights the whole sky.” ❦

Sister Mary Thill is a Sylvania Franciscan Sister. She is Patient Liaison for Mature Health Connections at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center. She can be reached at 419-251-3600.

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I usually keep three or four peeled hardboiled eggs in my refrigera-

tor. I like to slice some in my lunch salad or eat one when I need some protein. Sometimes, my multiple scle-rosis (MS) makes my hands unsteady and weak. It can be hard for me to peel eggs, and when the weather is humid, my hands are especially weak.

I saw an ad on television—several times—for a product called “Eggies.” Eggies claimed that if you use their six plastic containers, you would never have to peel an egg again. You simply crack an egg, place it into the Eggie container, boil it, and open it to easily release the cooked egg. I was thrilled! My egg-peeling challenges were about to end.

I watched the Eggies display at my local department store for months. They cost about ten dollars, and I was not about to pay that much, so I decided to watch for a sale. Then it happened. I visited a “Dollar” store and saw the Eggies on a shelf. I felt that God had sent me a gift since they were now only one dollar a package. I bought five of them. Surely my sis-ter, friends, and some of the sisters would use these, too!

I opened the package, and inside were components to boil six eggs. When I read the directions, I could see how they were sold for a dollar. I wanted to simplify and make my life easier, but the Eggies made more work for me. Each Eggie had four pieces to assemble around the uncooked egg. I had to wash the four parts for each Eggie, rub the inside with oil on a paper towel, then boil the egg

and take it out of the container. After I removed the boiled eggs from the Eggie, I had to wash stuck, cooked-on egg off 24 pieces (4 pieces x 6 Eggies = 24).

I decided not to use the Eggies again. This little “eggstravaganza” taught me a few things. When I buy a product or any device that I think might help me with activities of daily living or health challenges, I need to read the directions on the package (I did not. I relied on what I remembered from the TV commercial). I could also ask healthcare professionals, like occupational therapists, who help patients with many everyday kitchen or home activities. They would be a good resource for advice. I could also ask people who have the same health challenges I do what they do. Or, I could Google my needs and see what comes up from a reputable health source, like the Cleveland Clinic, the Mayo Clinic, or an occupational therapy page.

So for now, I have learned that when I want to improve my life with devices that help me do the simple tasks, I need to pay attention to directions, read reviews of various products, or ask healthcare profes-sionals or friends for suggestions.

I Googled “peeling hardboiled eggs” and found the following tips to make peeling easier:

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Just like making sure you buy ap-propriate socks for your feet, pillows that fit properly at the lower part of your back, or an electric toothbrush that works well with your daily dental regime, do your product research first. Read reviews, ask questions, and think about whether the product or device sounds like it will work for you.

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St. Francis of Sylvania. With rich and varied experiences in educa-tion and positions of leadership, Sr. Diana Lynn will be a valued member of the leader-ship team of St. Clare Commons.

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Amidst the tranquility of Toledo Memorial

Park safely rest thousands of heroes—heroes who fought or even gave their lives for our freedom. They may be gone, but they’re certainly never forgotten.

It’s a cause Mel Har-baugh holds near to his heart. Four years ago, the Vietnam veteran from Ottawa Lake, Michigan enlisted again—this time in the Wreaths Across America program, a volunteer effort to place wreaths on the graves of service-men and women across the nation. Every year, on the second Saturday in December, Harbaugh traveled to Ohio Veteran’s Home Cemetery in Sandusky to place wreaths on the graves and pay his tributes. Curi-ous to see whether such a program existed in Toledo, Harbaugh turned to Jeff Clegg, president of Toledo Memorial Park, and a partnership

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the idea, I couldn’t hop on it fast enough,” said Clegg. “Given that we have Memorial Day in the sum-mer and Veteran’s Day in the fall but nothing in the winter, Wreaths Across America is a wonderful way to pay our respects during the holiday season.”

This December, Clegg and Har-baugh plan to start with the 1,400 graves in the veterans’ section of the Park (section six), with the eventual goal of placing wreaths on all 12,679 sites. As each wreath costs $15, it will take $21,000 for the first phase and $195,000 to cover every veteran in the Park.

To make that happen, several fun-draisers will be taking place over the next few months—the first being a Classic Car Show on Sunday, August 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Toledo Memorial Park, 6382 Monroe Street in Sylvania. Classic car owners and spectators alike can enjoy the rumbling roar and stunning cruisers from years gone by—and prizes will be awarded for the top three entries. Motorcycles are welcome as well. Admission and registration are free; advance registration is not required. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about (and sign up for) volun-teer opportunities, purchase wreaths, or make donations. Music and re-freshments will also be available.

“While we’re off to a strong start, there’s still a lot of money to be raised over the next few months,” said

Clegg. “With events such as this—where we’re combining the classic beauty of the cars with a classy cause of honoring our veter-ans—we’re confident that we’ll reach that goal. We look forward to seeing everyone on the 18th!” ❦

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cannot abide noisier—some would say “more audibly creative”—sleep-ers and will attempt on a nightly basis to drive them out of their comfort-able beds and onto lumpy sofas or recliners in separate rooms. These “sleep segregationists,” as someone probably calls them, achieve their objective of a dull, soundless slumber through various means, chief among them being sharp elbow thrusts to the snorer’s ribs at 10- to 15-minute intervals throughout the night.

While there is no “typical snorist,” spurious studies suggest that a rela-tively high percentage of them are wives of middle-aged, slightly over-weight, roguishly attractive, intel-ligent, high-achieving men. Exactly why wives turn into snorists is un-clear, though self-proclaimed “ism” expert and eye-patch model Lars Windowrattler suggests, “It might be ‘cuz they’re jealous or they think the snoring will summon evil spirits.”

Whatever the cause, snorism ap-pears to be firmly entrenched in our culture. But it wasn’t always thus. Mounting evidence indicates that snorers were actual ly held in high esteem throughout much of human history.

For example, ancient draw-ings discovered on cave walls in the Neander Val-ley may or may not indicate that our troglodyte ancestors viewed snorers as holy men who chan-neled the spirits of powerful ani-mals and brought good fortune, vic-

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“Husband happy!”During the Salem Witch Trials

in colonial Massachusetts, snorers were considered divine for their un-canny ability to discern innocent women from the Devil’s consorts via the notorious “Ordeal of Night-time Thunder.” Women suspected of witchcraft were forced to sleep alongside a known snorer for an en-tire week without complaint. Those who couldn’t withstand the ordeal or awakened the snorer to suggest an alternate sleeping position were deemed witches and promptly ex-ecuted. The rest were exonerated of all accusations—and later executed just to be on the safe side.

Perhaps snor-ers’ proudest his-torical moment was in June of 1944, just prior to the D-Day inva-sion. In an effort to deceive the Germans into be-lieving the main Allied landing would be at Pas-de-Calais instead of Normandy, a certain Private First Class Max D u l l r o a r, r e -nowned for his snoring prowess, was airdropped

was tinnitus, a permanent type of ringing in my ears. I came to North-west Ohio Hearing Clinic to have my hearing assessed. The audiologist determined I had a slight hearing loss with the mild irritating tinnitus still present. It was at that moment that I decided I really needed to take control of my hear-ing health.”

As you just read, induced hearing loss and tinnitus may seem short-term, but they can re-turn in the future, even years later. So the question is, what can be done

to prevent hearing loss and tinnitus?There are many types of custom

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Martin Luther King Jr. (or was it Martin Lawrence?) once fa-

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Notwithstanding these words of wisdom, many among us continue to practice a form of discrimination so insidious that it crosses all racial and ethnic boundaries. Of course, I’m talking about snorism—the irrational fear and hatred of people who snore.

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into the region, promptly anesthe-tized, and ordered to “snore with extreme prejudice.” His nocturnal rumblings were so profound that the Germans believed a column of Allied tanks had already arrived at Pas-de-Calais and shifted their at-tention and defenses there, opening the door to a decisive Allied Victory in Normandy. This operation, code named “Snore-titude South,” helped turn the tide of World War II.

Despite snorers’ storied history and their tireless efforts in support of peace and liberty, snorism has once again arisen in our midst. Shame-lessly snorist wives across the Fruited Plain have taken to tormenting their weary, sleep-deprived husbands throughout the night—poking their ribs, kicking their shins, and ordering them in shrill voices to “Roll over on your side!”

One can only hope this shame-ful chapter in our history will soon end—that efforts at heightening snorism awareness will put an end to the nocturnal persecution and lead to greater tolerance so mankind can once again stand up and proudly proclaim, “I am husband; hear me snore!” ❦

Jeff Kurtz is the editor of Healthy Living News, senior consulting editor

Back-to-school time is stress-

ful for most kids—even when they’re

returning to the same school to learn alongside classmates with whom they’re already well acquainted. But when kids are making the transition to a different school, the adjustment is much more significant and their anxiety level can really kick into high gear.

While a certain amount of new-school nervousness is unavoidable, there are steps parents can take to prevent their child’s fears from spiral-ing out of control as they transition into their new learning environment. They include:

Recognize that familiarity breeds comfort

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Fear of the unknown underlies most cases of new-school jitters. Before the start of the school year, drive the route to and from school a few times.

If the school offers an open house or orientation day, take advantage of it so your child has a chance to meet his new teacher and familiarize himself with the classroom and school en-vironment. If a formal orientation isn’t offered, at the very least, call the school office to request a school tour and a brief get-acquainted meeting with the teacher.

Kids often worry most about the “little things,” such as going to the bathroom during school hours or whether they’ll have problems opening their new locker. As you tour the school, make sure he gets a chance to see the restroom, lunch-

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room, playground, gym, and other areas he may be utilizing during the school day. If your child will be as-signed a locker, have him practice locking and unlocking it sever-al times. In general, try to find out what a typi-cal day’s schedule will be like (including when the school day begins and ends) and share that information with your child. The more he can learn about his daily routine ahead of time, the more comfortable he’ll be on his first day of school.

Explain that everyone else is nervous, tooPoint out that even though most of the other kids will be returning to familiar surroundings, they’ll still be nervous about having a new teacher, new academic demands, and pos-sibly new or changing interpersonal relationships. Even teachers have

“butterflies” on their first day in front of a new class.

Connect with other kidsIt’s very likely that other kids in your neighborhood will be attending the same school—and potential-ly in the same class—as your child. Try to ar-range a meeting or play date with one or more of them so there will be

some friendly faces in the crowd on the first day as well as someone to walk to school or ride the bus with.

Getting involved in fall sports is a great way for your child to meet and form friendships with fellow classmates. Practices often start in summer, so he may have several new friends lined up before school even begins.

Enlist an older sibling’s aidIf your child has an older brother or

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Kelli Andres of Sylvania, Ohio was diagnosed with stage-3 breast cancer three years ago at the age of 45. Unfortunately, this was not her first bout with cancer. At the age of 12, she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and had to have her leg amputated. An avid fundraiser, she heads up “Confections for the Cure” in the summer and, along with her two boys, sets up a lem-onade stand to raise money for Komen. Kelli is known to laugh more than she cries even during the hardest moments. She remains an inspiration to all who know her by her continued strength through this battle.

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will forever be remembered as a loving mom, wife, and friend. As the owner of Soto Salon, she served as a guide in helping others to see life more clearly. Denise was known to give all of her time and talent not only to her clients, but to all who

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sister who is already familiar with the new school, request that he or she serve as a resource and helping hand for at least the first few days of school while your younger child gets settled in.

Do your part to promote a smooth transitionThere’s nothing more nerve-wrack-ing for a child just starting school than to show up late every morning and have to scramble to get orga-nized when all the other kids are already settled in their seats. As the parent, it’s your responsibility to ensure your child gets to school in a timely manner each morning, is clothed in compliance with any es-tablished dress code, and is otherwise properly equipped with all the sup-plies he needs for school success.

Also, be sure to provide a listen-ing ear to your young student, es-pecially early in the school year. Set aside some time every afternoon or evening for just the two of you to discuss the day’s events and any worries he might have or issues he might be experiencing, such as bul-lying, problems with the teacher, or learning difficulties. Reassure him that you’re there to help find solu-tions to problems that arise. ❦

reunion.Before retirement, we were usually

forced by time limitations to make a mad dash for our destination. Yel-lowstone is three long days on the road. Now, we have time to pause along the way to smell the roses. One of the places where the roses smell es-pecially sweet is the Bighorn Mountains of north central Wy-oming.

Most of the mountain range is within a national forest. The Dept. of

Agriculture administers forest lands for multiple uses. The Dept. of the Interior administers the national parks for the purpose of preservation. In the national forests of the West, you have to be especially careful how you drive on the forest roads through

open range where one of the major uses is cattle graz-ing. You can easily come around a bend and find a cow in the road. Or twenty. Or a hundred.

When we were camped on the

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North Tongue River, for example, cowboys were rounding up the herd to move it to even higher summer pastures. As Mid-westerners, we found the chance to see real ranch work quite a treat. Those cowponies work the stock just as you see it done in the movies, turning with great agility to head off any cow that objects to joining the herd. One Black Angus calf dodged into thick un-dergrowth, but when its mother went off with the herd, he decided to come out and join them. The cowboys had help from a couple of border collies that yipped and nipped at the heels of the cattle to encourage them along.

We stop in the Bighorns not to see cattle but to fish and to enjoy the scenery and wildlife.

North Tongue River Campground, with 12 sites, is much smaller than those in the national parks, which makes for a somewhat more intimate experience. For comparison, in Yel-lowstone, we usually stay at Mammoth with 85 sites or at Canyon with 273. Canyon is considerably bigger than some of the towns we pass through to get there.

Site #4 at North Tongue is our favorite because it sits right on a feeder stream that is way too small for fishing. It is, however, just the right size for chilling a bottle of wine to have with dinner. The site is on a hillside overlooking the valley with mountains rising beyond. It is worth a visit for the scenery even if you don’t care about trout.

But we do. The North Tongue River is just downhill from the camp-ground so, after a nice camp break-fast, we can don our waders and go in search of fish. There are rainbows and cut-throat between the picnic area and the bridge. Because the stream is so close to the campground, it gets a lot of attention from family campers. Kids can fish there with a fairly good chance of catching several trout in the six- to eight-inch range.

The fish tend to hold at an un-dercut bank on a bend and in the deeper water where five- to six-foot willows grow thickly. It takes some work to push through the willows, so

that area is not heavily fished. The willows also increase the risk of los-ing a fly to a snag. But the trout are in their comfort zone there, feel-ing protected by both the overhanging foliage and the deeper water. When something that looks like food comes drifting along, they may be more inclined to hit it before it gets away. The risk of losing the fly is thus offset by the chance to hook some-what larger fish. Not that any of them are huge, mind you. About the size of perch rather than walleye. They are beautiful fish, though, and strong for their size

because of a life spent fighting the current.

Speaking of which, a day fly fish-ing on a mountain stream takes a lot more energy than you might think. Waving your rod arm a thousand times or so can leave a pleasant knot between your shoulder blades. Resist-ing the pressure of fast water gives your thighs quite a workout as well.

Back in camp, we look forward to cocktail hour before dinner. A glass of wine or maybe some bour-bon. Crackers with some of Shirley‘s marvelous pimiento cheese. Summer sausage. Little mushrooms marinated with herbs and garlic. Perhaps some colossal olives stuffed with garlic or smoked Gouda or feta. Maybe some herbed goat cheese. Got to be careful not to spoil dinner.

And what’s for dinner? Pan-seared sea scallops, homemade tabouleh, and half the bottle of Pinot Grigio chilled in the stream. We had the same dinner

the next night—except for salmon in place of the scallops. Camp dinners can get pretty boring after a while, don‘t you think? But the night after that we had linguine with kale,

Typically, we enjoy cocktail hour between fishing and dinner. Every meal is a picnic when you are camping.

The trout are not big in the Tongue River, but there are lots of them and they are beautiful and fun to catch.

The very best way to chill a bottle of wine is in a mountain stream. All of the pioneers did it that way.

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sun-dried tomatoes, shallots, capers, lemon zest, toasted pine nuts, and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano. Washed it down with half a bottle of South African Sinnya wine. My journal says, “Altogether satisfying.” And we won’t even go into the virtues of the prime grade beef sold by Costco or Omaha Steak.

Breakfasts feature French toast with blueberries and sausage or eggs over easy with bacon and toast and blackberry jam. We also enjoy an Everything Omelet with diced onion, colored bell peppers, spinach, cheese, and some leftover bacon bits or sausage or diced ham. With some juice and fresh-perked coffee, we are ready for another day on the water.

In addition to the stretch of the North Tongue at the campground, we follow Route 14A west to access other fishing sites. Or, Route 14 as it follows the South Tongue River where there are boat loads of little brook trout with neon-orange fins. There are Forest Service campgrounds along the South Tongue as well. We have stayed at Owens Creek when all 12 sites at North Tongue were taken.

At the Burgess Junction of Routes 14 and 14A is Bear Lodge Resort. If you are interested in visiting the area but don’t want to camp, it provides

a nice alternative with accommoda-tions and year-round activities for the whole family. (Google their website.) Guests at the lodge get all the usual hotel amenities plus the scenery and wildlife. I can not promise that mule deer, moose, and wild turkeys will wander onto the lodge grounds the way they do at the campgrounds, but there’s a pretty fair chance that they will.

There are two routes through the Bighorns. From Buffalo, WY, Rt. 16 drops down between the vertical cliffs of Ten Sleep Canyon to Worland and then up to Cody on its way to Yellowstone. In recent years, we have preferred the northern route from Sheridan and through the magnificent Shell Canyon. We always stop at Shell Falls where the river plunges 120 feet and takes an immediate 90-de-gree turn before tumbling between sheer granite cliffs in its rush down

to the valley.At Shell Falls, you can also view

the great rock face of Copman’s Tomb. It is named for an early settler who expressed a wish to be buried there. But he isn’t. It could be that his family wanted him interred elsewhere. Or that he died in winter and the place was inaccessible. Or that he died in summer and, in the absence of embalming, the trek up there would have been too unpleasant even for family and close friends to endure. Still, even if he isn’t there, his “tomb” is a pretty impressive monument.

When the road leaves the canyon and the national forest, it enters the high, dry plains of ranch country. At Cody, it is decision time. Do we continue west along the Shoshone River and spend a night or two close to the East Entrance to Yellowstone? Or, do we head north along the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway to the North-east Entrance near Cooke City, MT? “Scenic” is the highway’s official designation, but that is totally inad-equate as a description. Taking either route and camping just outside the national park makes it possible to arrive early enough the next day to get a campsite at Mammoth, where reservations are not accepted, be-fore they are all taken. Naturally, we learned to do this the hard way—by

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being shut out.Patience while traveling is a virtue

developed with practice. Shirley and I have learned to slow down and not go blowing through the Bighorns in our eagerness to reach Yellowstone.

Time spent in the Bighorns is, after all, just a walk in the park. ❦

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William "Bill" Oblizajek receives long-overdue high-school diploma

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William “Bill” Oblizajek is an un-likely member of the Sylvania

Northview High School class of 2013. At the age of 93, he is perhaps the oldest Northview graduate to ever receive a diploma. Mr Oblizajek is a resident of Kingston Care Center in Sylvania and is under the care of Senior Independence Hospice. When Mr. Oblizajek’s son Rich mentioned that he was hopeful that his father would be able to receive the long overdue diploma, Sylvania Northview High School, Kingston Care Center, and Senior Independence Hospice pulled together a ceremony and celebration that Mr. Oblizajek and his family will never forget.

Mr. Oblizajek was born in 1920 in West Virginia, the only son in his family. When his father died sud-denly, Mr. Oblizajek was forced to drop out of high school to support the family, which he did until 1942 when, at the height of World War II, he was drafted into the Army. Mr. Oblizajeck achieved the rank of sergeant and was sent to Germany as a machine gunner. He was awarded a Purple Heart after he fought in the Battle of the Bulge, where only two of his 11-member squad survived.

When he was discharged from the Army in 1945, Mr. Oblizajek re-turned home to West Virginia but the economy was still recovering from the war and jobs in the area were scarce. At the urging of his mother, Mr. Oblizajek relocated to

Detroit. He found work at Neisner’s Department Store, where he began his career in retail unloading boxes. He also met and married his wife,

Betty, and they celebrated 60 years together before she passed away in 2005. Over the years, Mr. Oblizajek worked his way up from unloading boxes to manager of the Big N store in Tiffin, Ohio. The store closed in 1978, and Mr. Oblizajek took early retirement.

The Oblizajeks raised three sons, and it is their son Rich who took the initiative to talk with Sylvania City Schools about the possibility of awarding his father the high-school diploma he never received. Rich ap-proached Northview High School Principal Steve Swaggerty, who took the ball and ran with it.

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The springtime planting season has come and gone, and overall

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On June 29, 2013, the Northview graduating class and members of the audience gave Mr. Oblizajek a standing ovation when he was introduced as a World War II veteran. Mr. Swaggerty then addressed the 2013 graduating class and said to Mr. Oblizajek, “On behalf of Sylvania City Schools Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Brad Rieger, the Northview faculty, staff, student body, and every Ameri-can who is blessed not only to have benefited from the freedom your bravery granted us, but to count you as a fellow countryman, we grant you this diploma that is long overdue and count you as a member of the class of 2013.” The audience again rose to their feet and offered a second standing ovation. Mr. Oblizajek and his family were clearly moved by this incredible show of support.

A few days following the ceremony family, friends, and fellow residents of Kingston Care Center gathered for a graduation party complete with bal-loons, streamers, and a cake decorated in Northview colors. Mr. Oblizajek was clearly the proud guest of honor in his cap and gown. ❦

When that occurs, a potentially se-rious safety hazard may be created (i.e., in the case of power lines) and the utility company will very likely “remedy” the situation by severely pruning the tree with no regard to aesthetics.

Soil conditions and hardinessLike most plants, shade trees can be sensitive to conditions like the pH, fertility, and drainage of your soil; temperature extremes; and wind ex-posure. An experienced horticulturist

can advise you about any special care requirements a given tree may have. If you have any doubt, you can always look around at the trees grow-ing in your neighborhood. If you see the tree you’d like to plant growing in your neighbor’s yard, chances are it will thrive in yours as well.

Known weaknessesIt’s also important to consider any known negative attributes of the shade tree. For example, sugar ma-ples are sensitive to pollutants and won’t tolerate repeated exposure to road salt, making them less-than-ideal candidates for street planting. Norway maples and silver maples are apt to produce large surface roots that, over time, can lift and crack concrete sidewalks and driveways. Poplar and willow roots are very ag-gressive in seeking out water sources and are often the cause of clogged sewer pipes on city lots. Fast-grow-ing trees, such as box elders, silver maples, and willows, tend to have weak, brittle wood and, therefore, tend to drop branches easily during storms or under the weight of snow and ice.

Leaves and litterEveryone expects a deciduous shade

or London plane tree you’ve got your eye on, you might want to give this purchase some serious thought. Due to their impressive mature height and spread, shade trees have the capacity to impact their environment more than any other plant—sometimes for the better, sometimes, well, not so much.

A wisely chosen and positioned shade tree offers a multitude of ben-efits. It can protect your home from intense summer sun and shield it from icy winter winds, which can cut your cooling and heating bills while generally keeping your family more comfortable year round. Shade trees also increase privacy, muffle street and neighborhood noise, invite and shelter wildlife, and reduce pollution. Not to mention, they’re beautiful to behold and can even increase your property value (again, depending on the variety chosen and how/where it’s planted).

On the other hand, a poorly cho-sen and positioned shade tree can lead to years of headaches, such as root-clogged sewage pipes, damaged concrete driveways and sidewalks, and a constantly messy yard.

Scale and spacingThe first question you should ask yourself before planting a shade tree is, “Can my yard actually accommo-date this tree once it reaches matu-rity?” If the answer is no or maybe, you might be better off going with an ornamental tree that is more appro-priate to the scale of your property instead. Keep in mind that an orna-mental crabapple, pear, magnolia, dogwood, redbud, or Japanese maple will create the same pleasing visual effect in a smaller setting that a full-size shade tree creates in a larger setting.

If you decide you can accommodate a shade tree, be sure to allow ample room on all sides of the specimen as well as overhead. For instance, if you’re planting a sugar maple, you’d need to take into account its maxi-mum spread of 50 feet and height of 60 feet in determining where to place it relative to any other trees or structures on your property. If you’re planting several shade trees of the same variety in a row, the minimum distance between specimens (mea-sured from their centers) should be equal to the maximum spread of a single specimen.

With respect to a tree’s maximum height, your biggest concern is utility wires. Shade trees planted directly underneath or too close to overhead wires are virtually certain to come into contact with them eventually.

The first question you should ask yourself before planting a shade tree is, “Can my yard actually accommodate this tree once it reaches maturity?”

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tree to drop its leaves in the fall, but some varieties tend to litter your lawn with fruits, nuts, seedpods, and twigs at other times of the year as well. Among the biggest offenders are cottonwoods, poplars, sycamores, sweetgums, mulberries, and black walnuts. Oaks, with their catkins and acorns, and maples, with their winged seeds, can be irksome as well.

Of course, there’s really no such thing as a completely mess-free shade tree, and one could argue that cleaning up fallen leaves and debris is a small price to pay for the many benefits a healthy, properly situated shade tree can provide. ❦

“Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften

rocks, or bend a knotted oak,” or so spoke Almeria in William Congreve’s The Mourning Bride. Whether music can soften rocks or bend knotted oaks is subject to debate, but there’s no question that the right type of music can soothe a savage breast—or, trans-lated into more current terminology, relax the listener and take the edge off a stressful situation. Music is a powerful tool that can improve our well-being in a variety of ways and in many different situations. Indeed,

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the benefits of injecting more music into our lives can be so far-reaching that we should look at music as not just a pleasant pastime, but as the soundtrack to better well-being.

Track 1: setting the tone for the dayOur outlook on the day is established almost as soon as we open our eyes in the morning (and sometimes even earlier). If you typically dread taking on the day or can never seem to get motivated, some inspirational music playing in the background might help to light a little fire in your belly. Or, if you usually wake up with the jitters, agonizing over how you’re going to manage everything that the day is going to throw at you, some soothing, relaxing selections might be just what the doctor ordered.

Track 2: taking the rage out of your road tripWith aggressive drivers riding your bumper, seemingly endless traffic snarls, and orange construction bar-rels at every turn, the morning com-mute can put you in a foul mood in a hurry. Listening to your favorite music on the way to work turns an otherwise frustrating, unproductive time of day into pleasurable alone time. It also serves as a “pressure re-lease valve,” takes your mind off all the work that awaits you, and leaves you better disposed to deal with irk-some coworkers and superiors.

Track 3: music to cook (and eat) byEating healthy, home cooked meals is good for you, mind and body. But if you view preparing a healthy meal as a chore or feel that you are simply too tired to cook by the time you get

home, you might just be approaching it the wrong way. Add music to the menu, and you’ll find that the process of cooking can be fun and relaxing.

Music is even good for digestion. How so? Listening to soothing music, especially classical selections, evokes a state of relaxation, which lowers your cortisol level. Cortisol is a natu-ral hormone produced by the body during times of stress, and studies show that an elevated cortisol level can impair digestion. Furthermore, being relaxed at dinnertime means you’ll likely eat less and savor your food (and company) more.

Track 4: taking the boredom out of choresA clean, organized home offers a lower-stress environment. However, tackling household chores is about the last thing any busy person wants to do in those rare moments of free time. In this case, dispense with the classical selections and go for some-thing a little more up-tempo and energetic to keep your energy level sufficiently high. Who says house-

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Track 5: revving up exerciseLike housework, exercise becomes much more manageable when it’s set to music. Load your Ipod with a lineup of your favorite tunes, and you’ll notice that your workout time just flies by. Try to match your music to the intensity of your workout—start at a slow to moderate pace for the warm up, increase the tempo for the more intense phase of your work-out , and then bring the tempo back down for your cool-down period.

Track 6: the lullabyIt’s no secret that stress can make sleep elusive. What better way to counteract a stressful day and drift off to sleep than to listen to relaxing music? Music slows your breathing and heart rate and distracts your mind from the challenges of tomor-row, which makes it much easier to drop off at night. Couple soothing song choices with a nice, warm bath before bed and you’ll get even better results. ❦

CC4PM announces addition of new physicians

The physicians of Comprehensive Centers for Pain Management

(CC4PM) are pleased to welcome Christine Curran, DO, and Sheriff Hefzy, MD, to their practice. Dr. Cur-ran is a specialist in Sports Medicine, while Dr. Hefzy specializes in Pain Medicine. Both are accepting new patients and physician referrals.

“We are very pleased to have Dr. Curran and Dr. Hefzy joining us, adding new dimensions to our pain

medicine practices’ capabilities,” stated CC4PM’s founder and Medical Director, William G. James, Jr., MD.

Christ ine M.L. Curran, DO—Sports Medicine Specialist

Originally from the Cleveland area, Dr. Curran completed her undergraduate degree at St. Bonaventure University (NY) and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medic ine at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (PA). Her subsequent medical training took place at University

Hospitals Richmond Medical Center (OH) where she was Co-Chief Resident. Dr. Curran then completed a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at East Carolina University (NC). Later she served as Locum Tenens Hospitalist for several hospitals in Ohio and North Carolina, including University Hospitals, and then practiced with Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons. She has had additional experience in high school, Divisions I and III NCAA, semi-professional soccer and football, and NHL sports medicine coverage. Professional affiliations include American Medical Society of Sports Medicine; American Osteopathic Association; American College of Physicians; Society of Hospital Medicine; American College of Osteopathic Internist; and Ohio Osteopathic Association. Dr. Curran is Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine and is CAQ Eligible in Sports Medicine.

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Sharpen your pencils and get ready for school with JDRF and DYS

School can be difficult for any child, but adding diabetes

to the picture can make it even harder. JDRF and Diabetes Youth Services (DYS) are pleased to present this conference to help “educate the educator” in under-standing the important role they play in the day-to-day care of a student with diabetes. Parents will also un-derstand the important role they play in having the right documents, supplies, and needed information to start the school year off right.

The event will be held Thurs-day, August 8, 2013 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at ProMedica St. Luke’s Hos-pital Auditorium (5901 Monclova Rd., Maumee, OH 43537).

This event will give school per-sonnel and parents an opportunity to ask questions and discuss all the issues facing their children. Attendees will be given the tools to make sure that diabetes is well managed during the school day.

They will receive information on the 504 form, educational tool kits, tips on “low boxes” and stor-age of supplies, and much more. Information about extracurricular activities and field trips will also be available. A variety of issues facing children of all ages will be addressed, from starting kinder-garten to college.

“By preparing parents and working with the school, the child with type 1 can manage their health with as little interruption to their day as possible,” said Joe Smith, President of the Board of Directors, JDRF of Northwest Ohio.

The event is free and open to the public; reservations are re-quested but not required. Please contact JDRF at 419-873-1377 or northwestohio@jdrf.org to register. St. Luke’s Hospital Auditorium is located at 5901 Monclova Road, Maumee, Ohio 43537 (entrance #1).

Toledo residents are encouraged to walk for 30 minutes in celebration

of the new American Heart Associa-tion designated walking paths. The American Heart Association is joining with Dave’s Running to sponsor all walking paths in Lucas and Wood Counties. There are several paths in existence, and more will be created throughout 2013.

My Heart. My Life is the American Heart Association’s national initiative that champions walking because it has the lowest dropout rate of any physical activity. The Toledo walk-ing paths are part of a system of more than 200 such paths designated

across the country today. For a list of paths nationwide or to map a custom walking route in your neighborhood, visit startwalkingnow.org.

In January 2010, the American Heart Association defined the seven key factors to ideal cardiovascular health. Physical activity is one of those factors, but only 15 percent of American adults achieve the as-sociation’s recommended levels of moderate aerobic exercise (150 or more minutes per week). The My

Heart. My Life initiative encourages all Americans to get started on a regular walking program as a way to achieve their physical activity goals and to reduce their risk of cardio-vascular disease by as much as 30 percent.

“Dave’s Running is honored to be a part of such an invigorating initia-tive like My Heart. My Life,” said James Mason, owner. “It’s exciting to see our community work together to make positive strides to improve

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College of Medicine. Subsequently he completed a Transitional Internship, Anesthesiology Residency, and Pain Medicine Fellowship with the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Hefzy is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, American Medical Association, and the North American Neuromodulation Society. He is Board Eligible with the American Board of Anesthesiology.

Drs. Curran and Hefzy, as well as CC4PM’s Drs. James, Moghal, Weiss, and Otting, are accepting new patients. Referrals are normally made by patients’ primary-care or specialty physicians, but patient inquiries directly to CC4PM are welcome. Virtually all Ohio insurance coverage is accepted as well as many Michigan plans. To schedule a consultation, patients and/or their physicians may reach CC4PM at their main number, 419-843-1370, or call toll-free 1-877-44-NO-PAI(N). Also, you may wish to visit their website at www.cc4pm.com. ❦

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Celebrate an Aus-some summer

at the Toledo Zoo

At the Toledo Zoo this summer, every day brings you a new

Australia-themed experience with Wild Walkabout, pre-sented by Mercy.

It starts with animal feeds and enrichment demonstrations that change daily. From cas-sowaries to Great Barrier Reef fish, see your favorite animals chow down or interact with keepers and enrichment objects. It’s fun for visitors to watch and meaningful for the animals, too. This is one way the Zoo encourages naturalistic be-haviors and stimulates the animals’ senses. Animal feeds and enrich-

ment demonstrations are free with regular Zoo admission. The

full schedule is at toledozoo.org/feedings.

In Nature’s Neigh-borhood, the award-winning children’s zoo, you’ll discover even more fun. The Play

Stream is open for sum-mer splashing, while in

the air-conditioned indoors you’ll encounter animals in The For-est, an interactive green screen in Jumpin’ Junction, and kids’ programs in The Workshop. The Contact Yard lets you get up close to some groovy goats, and indoors, guinea pigs are

the health of our residents.” Dave’s Running recently celebrated 40 years in business with an Ohio/Michigan 8K and 5K run on July 11, 2013, at Centennial Quarry, complete with a band, swimming, and prizes.

“Healthy lifestyle choices should be a community priority. Nearly 67 percent of Americans are overweight and are at risk for heart complications from sedentary lives,” said Lori Mika, Heart Walk Director for the American Heart Association, Northwest Ohio Division. “Walking just 30 minutes a day can make a big difference in cardiovascular health.”

About My Heart. My LifeThe program offers several free op-tions to help walkers get started on the right path:

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waiting to greet you. Your family will love the daily live animal shows where you could meet a dingo, wal-laby, kookaburra, or other amazing animal. These activities are free with regular Zoo admission.

Additional activities, offered at a separate fee, include Behind-the-Scenes Tours that feature the Polar Bear Cubs/Arctic Encounter®; Aus-tralia: Off the Beaten Path; Africa! (giraffe feed included); and Elephant Excellence. Continuing this year are family-favorite rides on the Safari Express train and African Animal and historic carousels. New ride passes make these opportunities more af-fordable than ever. And for a fun meal break, consider a Picnic on Safa-ri, served at the Africa! Overlook and including an optional opportunity to feed one of the Zoo’s ostriches right from your hand.

It’s all part of a Wild Walkabout summer, which runs through Mon-day, September 2. Don’t miss Baru, the huge saltwater crocodile brought to Toledo by Block Communications Inc.—at 17 feet long, the largest salt-water croc in North America—or the walk-through wallaby exhibit, where you’ll come closer to these gentle marsupials than you’ve ever been before. Learn more at toledozoo.org/walkabout. ❦

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A friend of mine talked to me about her plans for retiring soon from

her teaching job. After three long decades of bratty, bored kids, un-appreciative, complaining parents, miserly salaries, and out-of-touch and indifferent administrators, she’s ready to be done. But she’s troubled by stories she keeps hearing about people starting new, exciting careers after finishing the old ones. She can-didly admitted that she had no idea of anything else she’d like to do. Having worked long and hard for 30 years, she felt she’d earned the right to do absolutely nothing. But all these boomers recreating themselves after retirement were making her feel guilty. She asked me, “Do I really need to add to my list of goals: lose ten pounds and reinvent myself?”

I responded that I wasn’t sure if ten pounds would be enough, but, as to the reinvention part, I assured her that’s exactly what she would be expected to do. “You should feel free,” I told her, “to take a very brief intermission following the end of your first career. But after that, the

audience (i.e., family, friends, and anyone else whose opinion you value) will fully anticipate you to re-emerge onstage with an exciting and meaning-ful second-act performance.” I also explained that it doesn’t matter how long and hard you struggled in your “first act” or how successful you were because if the second act’s a dud, the whole play’s a bomb.

This advice applies to all boomers dreaming about retirement: Unless you’re willing to suffer the disdain of all you know, you’d better surrender your fond dreams of a future spent watching Seinfeld reruns, enjoying early bird dinner discounts, and dodg-ing your kids’ requests to baby sit, and instead convert some frivolous hobby or pastime (i.e., your true passion) into meaningful, committed work.

You see, just as the feminist move-ment succeeded in making stay-at-home mothers feel inadequate, the “bonus years” that boomers suppos-edly get (because 50 is the new 40) translate into a whole new set of pressures designed to make the stay-at-home retiree also feel like a failure. Words like “reinven-tion” and “giving back” are all code for “get off the couch and start trying to impress people again.” Even a doctor’s note indicat-ing a terminal illness will not be considered an acceptable excuse. (Reference The Bucket List where Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson felt com-pelled to complete a lengthy to-do list of frightening and un-comfortable adven-tures even though they each had less than a year to live.)

Now let me be clear

about a few things. As far as “giving back” is concerned, a few hours a week shelving books at your local library or volunteering at the community hospital isn’t going to cut it. In fact, anything short of single-handedly educating the female population of a small country or creating a new global food bank won’t even justify a line item on your new resume. And as for concerns about inadequate pay, no problem, you probably won’t get any at all. Nor should you, consider-ing all the psychic rewards you’ll be receiving (not to mention the psychic medical and dental benefits).

But take heart. You’re about to discover that your career oppor-tunities did not end with your last job. Far from it, because these new challenges will create opportunities to fail that will surpass anything you’ve experienced over the last 30 years. You see, this time you will be expected to succeed in a completely new venture without the benefit of

education, training, or youthful energy. And you will be delighted to learn that your new bosses and co-workers, tikes only slightly younger than your own children, will consider you (and your decades of experience) about as welcome and relevant as smoking in airplanes and instant coffee.

“But not to worry,” I told my friend, “just let your true passion for your work carry you through. And if you’re not sure what that might be, I can tell you that many people at your time of life take up teaching. Maybe that’s something you can consider.” ❦

Alisa Singer’s humorous essays have appeared in a variety of print and online newspapers and magazines across the country and in Canada. She is the author of various gift books designed to entertain and amuse baby boomers. You can learn more about her work and purchase her books by visiting her website: www.AlisaSinger.com.

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