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PK U.S.A.’s Dean Bennett

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Wise Health Updates

November/December 2019 / Volume 3 / Issue 6

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Saturday, December 7, 2019

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“When Duty Calls, Dean Bennett Answers ....

Determined 17 Year Old Knew the Military was in His Future ....

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At the young age of 16, Dean Bennett pre-enlisted in the military. His mom had no idea, but his dad did. It took

some coaxing, but mom gave in to Dean’s desire to serve his country. “I knew from a very young age, the military was for me. My

dad was a commander in Korea from 1951 through 1952, and served in Great Britain as an air traffic controller. Growing up in rural Pennsylvania, we

were very patriotic. God, guns, hunting and fishing were our pastimes when I was a kid, and listening to my dad’s military stories were a perfect fit in our home,” says Dean.

“After Vietnam, I knew a lot of people that did not come back. These were friends and neighbors that I knew through my parents, or through my friends. I always felt that if you are a citizen of this country, it is your duty to serve.”That’s just what Dean did too. After enlisting in the Air Force, Dean began his vocation as a heavy equipment operator, traveling all over the world helping with construction projects, most specifically, airstrips. “I wanted to be a B52 Tail Gunner, but upon my initial enlistment, I

was vaccinated with a live flu virus that put me in the hospital for 3 days, and I missed my initial training requirements.”“More days than not, a C130 would land, and we would load up not knowing exactly where we were going. We just got on the plane and went to do our job.” Dean spent 3 of his first initial four years in Fairbanks, Alaska. “It’s a beautiful place, but frostbite is a real issue there. I got the ends of my fingers frostbitten a few more times than I like to think about.” As re-enlistment ensued, Dean was at an E4 rank. “I wanted to continue my military career, but requested a specific area. I did re-enlist for 2 more years, but did not get the assignment I wanted. Once my next two years were up, I got out. Hindsight is 20/20 for sure, and there are many days I could kick myself for not staying in the military, but I was stubborn and hard-headed.”The next few years saw Dean hit some tough times. Two marriages, and issues with addiction, Dean headed to Indiana with his second wife. “I worked at a correctional facility for 8 years, and became a Lieutenant. That job was one tough place to work, I knew after those 8 years, it was time to go. I also knew I had to make some lifestyle changes. I got involved with the Veteran’s Service offices in Madison County, Indiana as well as the American Legion, since then I haven’t looked back.”Since Dean found the resources and the camaraderie with these organizations, he has been on a path to help those in need. In 1978, Dean joined the Indiana Patriot Guard Riders, an organization that honors fallen military soldiers by escorting them to their final place of rest. “This is my passion. I help families through a tough time by honoring their loved one with a proper final ride.”Dean has also become very active in the American Huey Association, attending their national gathering each year in Kokomo, Indiana. “Many Vietnam Veteran’s will tell you, if you heard a Huey coming to get you, you had a 98% survival rate once you were picked up. These machines, and the men who piloted them during Vietnam, are heroes. I also volunteer with the Friends of the Library, putting in hours of work helping with projects and events.”Besides his interests and endeavors, Dean has worked at PK U.S.A. for just a bit over 6 years, and just recently moved to Shelbyville a few short months ago. He is glad he did. “The American Legion here in town has been phenomenal to me since I joined. Next up for me is the 40 & 8, I plan on joining them soon as well.” If there is one thing Dean wants everyone to know is to love life, live it well. “I’ve seen both sides of life, all due to choices I made. The side I am on now, I won’t ever give it up. I have great friends, a good job here at PK, and people that depend on me. You have to want to succeed in the life you are given, and I do. You’re doing a great job at it Dean! Thanks for your service, from all of us at PK U.S.A.

Dean Bennett ‘Tis the Season for Gifts

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In this season of giving, we typically think of gifts for others. However, one of the most important gifts is what you give to yourself. Did you know that over 80% of chronic diseases are because of the unhealthy behaviors people do? Many associates at PK at all three sites are giving themselves a gift of Health by changing their behaviors.

The following are just a few of the examples of associates from one of the three PK sites whoare giving themselves a gift of Health. These associates have worked with the Nurses of Wise HealthDecisions ® Wellness Program to gradually replace their unhealthy behaviors with healthy behaviors.Names, gender, and PK sites have been altered to protect their identify and to abide by federalregulations. Associate #1: A female associate in her 30’s with a strong family history of high blood pressure, stroke and heart problems. She learned that her blood pressure was borderline high; cholesterols were also borderline high, and she was overweight. She ate a lot of red meat (primarily beef) and high fat cheese. She worked out at a gym several days/week. After discussions with the nurse over 1 year, she chose to gradually decrease the red meat in her diet, increase her cardio-exercise and decrease the salt in her diet. At her last appointment her blood pressure was within normal range, her weight was normal, and her body fat was in low range; she stated that she felt better. According to this associate: “She took the Wellness Program to heart”

and chose to prevent the diseases that her family had. She did so without needing medications.

Associate #2: An associate in his 50’s decided to make some small changes to graduallydecrease his weight and try to lower his bad cholesterol. He decided to follow the Nurses suggestion to decrease how often he was eating fast food (he did not have to give up eating all fast food). This one small change resulted in weight loss (3% of his body weight over one year) and lowered bad cholesterol (the one that causes heart attack and strokes) to normal.

Associate #3: This associate, in her 30’s, lost 6 pounds in two months because she chose tomake a few small changes. She decreased the amount of food she ate at each meal, ate less processed meats such as bologna and hot dogs, and replaced some of her sodas with water. A healthy weight loss is 5% of a person’s body weight over 6 months. This associate lost almost 3% of her body weight in just two months by making a few small changes; she didn’t give up the foods she liked but replaced a few of them with healthier choices. It is doable with minimal difficulty!

These are just a few examples of associates choosing a gift of Health. They made small changesover time to become healthy and avoid one or more chronic diseases. Because 80% of chronic diseasesare related to unhealthy choices, you too can give yourself a gift of health.What gift will you give yourself that will not only benefit you but also those who depend uponyou? Changing habits you have had for years is not easy but is doable if you decide that you deserve tobe healthy for yourself and your family now and in the future.

See the Nurses of Wise Health Decisions ® Wellness Program to help you become healthier in 2020!

The Twists and Turns Make DeanBennett the Man He is Today ....

PK U.S.A. presented all veteran’s a special medallion to as a thank you for their service. “What a great gift for us, it really meant a lot.” - Dean Bennett