West Northwest Creative Living - April 2011

If the ole sayingrings true: Aprilshowers bring Mayflowers, then we aresure to have amonth of beautifulbountious blooms!

Yes, this monthhas been very gray.However, we hopethat this issue of Creative Living will shine a littlelight back into your life.

Inside you’ll find a variety of articles aboutlocal businesses that are able and ready to helpyou with your home, your health, your everyneed.

Also be sure to check out our featuresincluding a guide to seafood, for any taste andbudget; a piece about the value of video games;and another about sprucing up your home forspring.

CreativeLiving

Specialty Publications Editor

Creative Living is a monthly advertising-sponsoredmagazine published by the Specialty Publications

Department of The Community Press/The Community Recorder.

Questions and comments can be sent to Editor Melissa Stewart c/o The Community Press/

394 Wards Corner/Loveland, OH 45140 or e-mail

[email protected].

For advertising call 687-4614.

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TopicsHealth & FitnessMind • Body • Spirit

Local BusinessGoods • Services

Dining & EntertainingRecipes • Restaurants

At HomeRemodeling • Decorating

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Kid CareHealth • Socializing

Senior LivingCare • Home

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Dear Reader:My name is Dr. Timothy Kitzmiller

and I have sleep apnea. I started snoringwhen I was inmy late 20’s.Over the yearsmy snoring gotworse and Iwould wakemyself up witha gasp or asnort.

My wife,Lori, was con-stantly havingto wake me upto stop snoringor start breath-ing. I finallydecided thatafter 23 yearswe bothdeserved a quietnight’s sleep. Iunderwent anovernight sleepstudy to findout if I had thelife-threateningcondition calledObstructiveSleep Apnea. Tomy surprise Ifound out that Iwas not onlysnoring butstopped breath-ing 28 times perhour! It was rec-ommended thatI start using aContinuousPositive AirwayPressure (CPAP) machine.

I struggled with my CPAP since I liketo sleep on my side. I could finally relateto our patient’s struggles with mask

leaks, strap marks on their face, sinusproblems and feeling like Darth Vader. Idid my research and enrolled in special

training to pro-vide a CPAPalternativecalled an OralAppliance. It isa medicaldevice that fitsover the teethand holds thelower jaw for-ward, keepingthe airwayopen.

I now expe-rience quiet,unrestricted,healthy sleepwearing myOralAppliance. Mywife is thrilledbecause nowshe gets agreat, quietnight’s sleepwithout snor-ing or worry-ing about mesuffocating.And the hun-dreds ofpatients we’vetreated overthe years raveabout finding atreatmentthat’s comfort-able and effec-tive!

Give us a callat 513-248-8848 to schedule your com-plimentary consultation to see how OralAppliance Therapy could be the solutionfor you too!

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The people we sur-round ourselves with indifficult times can make adifference in our attitudeand determination.

Breast cancer is one ofthe most common cancersoccurring in women andthe second most commoncause of death after lungcancer.

The loss of a woman’sbreasts to cancer can affecther self-esteem, her sexdrive, and just how shefeels about herself as awoman.

“No one cries herealone,” said KarenMurphy, a 15-year certi-fied mastectomy fitter atBurlington PharmacyHealth Care. Murphy andMelissa Morris are used togiving and receiving lotsof hugs. They’re used tosharing tears as well.

Many women needingpost-mastectomy devices,wigs and scarves as aresult of surgery, receivingchemotherapy or for othermedical reasons havecome to Burlington

Pharmacy Health Carebecause of the outstand-ing support and care ofthe professional fittingspecialists there.

Burlington PharmacyHealth Care carries a wideassortment of post-mas-tectomy products, wigs,scarves, sleep caps andother headpieces. Theyoffer personalized andprivate fitting appoint-ments with their profes-sional fitting specialists.

“It is a very privateatmosphere. We like tak-

ing time with each cus-tomer to get to knowthem as a person beforewe begin the fitting,” saidMorris. “It’s very impor-tant to us that it be apleasant and comfortableexperience.”

Burlington PharmacyHealth Care also encour-ages their customer’sfriends and family tocome and support womenas they choose wigs,scarves, and other head-pieces while they receivetreatment.

“We invite them tocome with our cus-tomers,” said Murphy.

“Getting opinions fromfriends and family thatthey know and love isvery reassuring and help-ful,” she said.

Karen and Melissa arehonored to support,encourage, and advisewomen who are lookingfor post-mastectomydevices and head cover-ings. “It is an emotionaltime. It’s important forthem to have a supportteam that cares. Our per-sonal care and qualitycustomer service set usapart,” said Murphy.

“At the end of the day,we are making a differ-ence in a life,” addedMorris.

Serving the tri-statesince 1976, BurlingtonPharmacy Health Carehas the area’s largesthome medical equipmentshowroom filled with avariety of top quality,state-of-the-art medicalequipment and supplies.Whether you are lookingto purchase new, used orsimply renting, we have itall. Stop by and let ourexperienced and knowl-edgeable staff show youwhy we say “largeenough to serve, smallenough to care!”

For more informationcall 859-586-6700 or visitwww.burlingtonpharma-cy.com.

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Make that springvacation or summer sunmore enjoyable by build-ing your base tan early. ATotal Tan prides itself inclean and friendly tan-ning with no appoint-ments ever taken. Evenduring the busy season,with almost 100 tanningunits on the west sideoffer everyone thechance to come right inand get a quick andrelaxing tan.

This month A TotalTan is offering specialson their monthly unlim-ited and two weeksunlimited packages.These packages are 30and 14 uninterruptedconsecutive days of tan-ning. Take advantage ofthese great deals and geta steal on tanning this

month! You can feel safepurchasing these pack-ages because A Total Tanoffers no contracts andno hidden fees. Only buythe tanning when youneed or want it, don’t getroped into contracts thatare impossible to get outof with some of the com-petitors’ offers.

Be sure to check outour new 2010 line ofindoor tanning lotions. Ifyou’re new to the indoortanning experience, comein and rely on A TotalTan’s certified employeesand let them lead youstep by step to a deep,dark, sexy tan.

A Total Tan is nowoffering the sunlessspray tanning boothMystic Tan at all threewest-side locations.

Mystic Tan gives you thelook of confidence,whether you’re shoppingat the mall or having anight out on the town.You’ll turn heads as youpass by with the perfecttan that looks like you’vespent hours perfecting.Even if you can’t tanthrough traditionalmeans, Mystic Tan givesyou a beautiful goldentan that looks completelynatural. Hydrating nutri-ents enrich your skin,giving you a beautifulglow you thought you’dnever achieve on yourown. Mystic Tan is quick,simple… and dark! Getin and take advantage oftheir Mystic Mondays…all single sessions in theMystic are half price!

For the last couple ofyears Bernecker’s ShingleClean and Gutter GuardsService has been trying toget the word out aboutthe importance of yourshingle roof and guttermaintenance.

The cost of replace-ment of theseitems is soaring,so its veryimportant tomaintain yourhome necessi-ties. Bernecker’sshingle cleaningmethod savesyour shingle lifeby removing black fungusthat soften your shinglesand cause granular loss –plus, not to mention thefresh look it gives yourhome.

We also have been pro-moting our leaf protectionsystem, LEAF RELIEF.

This system offers thesame protection as majorgutter guards systems athalf the costs. They chal-lenge their customers toget the other guys’ pricefirst. They will even halvethe price on gutter protec-tion.

Bernecker’s passestheir low over head on totheir customers.Bernecker’s have a greatreferral base and an A+BBB rating.

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Blake and Associates isan independent physicaltherapy practice locatedon Bridgetown Road inGreen Township on thefirst floor of a beautifuloffice building that is easi-ly accessible. The colorful,cheerful decor reflects thefriendly, upbeat attitudeof the entire staff. Thetherapists of Blake andAssociates have an aver-age of 30 years experienceand offer ongoing treat-ment by the same physicaltherapist whenever possi-ble.

The equipment is state-of-the-art featuring aBiodex Balance EvaluationUnit, Cold Laser Therapy,as well as other modalitiesand state-of-the-art matrixexercise equipment and ahydroergometer exerciseunit. Also offered are anOsteoporosis exercise pro-gram, Yoga instruction,Mat Pilates instruction,Medical Massage by a

licensed massage thera-pist, core stabilizationexercise, and gym ball sta-bilization program. They

also offer a step-up pro-gram for patients thathave finished regulartherapy but would like tokeep working on the

equipment.Blake and Associates

was founded by Catherine(Katie) Blake in 1978. Thiswas the first physical ther-

apy private practice inCincinnati. Katie passedaway in 2007 but herguiding philosophy con-tinues. The therapists ofBlake and Associates arededicated to providingquality health care withthe personal touch that isso often missing intoday’s health-care sys-tem. These physical thera-pists enjoy putting knowl-edge, sensitivity, experi-ence and an occasionaldash of humor to workfor patients of all ages andphysical conditions. Manypatients refer their family,friends and co-workers toBlake and Associatesbecause they respect thethorough, professionalevaluation and treatmentthey received by a thera-pist who was responsiveto their needs.

For more informationcall 661-6555.

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Quality care offered at Blake and Associates


Staff members of Blake and Associates demonstrate the state-of-the-art equipment.

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ome dinersare often

intimidated totry seafood or may

think it’s too expensiveto enjoy regularly. But withthe wide assortment of typesand dishes available today,there is an option out therefor every taste and anybudget. It’s easy to findfresh, delicious, affordableseafood meals the wholefamily will enjoy.

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Seafood expertand Red LobsterExecutive ChefMichael LaDukeoffers tips for navi-gating your way to aperfect seafood meal.

• Start simple.When eating seafoodfor the first time, orintroducing seafoodto kids, start withsomething simple.Try shrimp as a top-ping on a salad or

your favorite pizza.Shrimp is greatseafood for beginnersbecause it is widelyavailable and veryreasonably priced.

• Try it grilled.Seafood is often pre-pared oven-broiled orsauteed, but why nottry your next piece offresh fish, such assalmon, grilled overan open flame?

“Wood-fire

grilling sears in thenatural juices of freshfish while addingsubtle flavor,” saysLaDuke. “Not tomention, grilling is ahealthful way to pre-pare protein-richseafood.”

• Find comfort infamiliar flavors.Broadening yourseafood horizons iseasy when you startwith a sauce or top-

Aguide to seafood for every taste

and any budget

SSping you alreadyknow and love. Awell-known season-ing, like Parmesancheese, or a com-mon crusted top-ping, like pecans,can be paired withyour favorite freshfish and add a newdimension to yourmeal. A good fishfor seafood begin-ners is tilapia,

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New England Lobster Rolls.

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resheningand cleaningyour house

as warm weather approach-es is as much a rite of spring

as welcoming the firstrobin to arrive in yourbackyard. But

between a busy home lifeand a hectic work schedule,you may find yourselfpressed for time, and sum-mer may arrive beforeyou’ve finished your springcleaning.

If you’re short on time,it’s possible to make yourhome look, feel and smellfresh for spring – even ifyou have to postpone in-depth cleaning. Here are afew tips on how to makesimple, speedy decor

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TFFhree fast ways to spruce

up your home for spring

updates to give yourhouse a spring-likeatmosphere:

Step 1 - Brighten thelook

Making yourhouse look brighterfor spring can be assimple as opening allthe blinds and cur-tains that you keptclosed against win-ter’s chill. Anotherquick fix is to replaceheavier drapes withlight sheers that wel-come in the spring

sun.Replace heavy

comforters and quiltswith lighter bed-spreads and throws incolors that evoke thelook of spring.Creamsicle orange,classic rose pink, cot-ton white, nature-inspired greens, andwatery blues are allgreat accent colors forspring decor.

For quick cleaningtasks that will instant-ly spruce up yourhome’s interior, vacu-um carpets, wipe

down baseboards andwoodwork (especiallyif they’re paintedwhite), and dust/vac-uum cloth lamp-shades. If you havesome extra time tospare, consider wash-ing windows. It’s onetask that’s a greattime investmentbecause it makes abig impact on howyour home looks bothinside and out.

Step 2 - Create freshscents

Fragrance expertsat The Yankee CandleCompany Inc. suggestthat while deep springcleaning is sure tomake your homesmell clean, there arefaster, easier ways tofreshen indoor aro-mas. Scent is closelyassociated with mood,and you can create aspring-like oasis inyour home by simplyburning a premiumscented candle in afragrance that evokes

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because of its mild taste and light texture.

• Create your own combination. Next time you’redining at a seafood restaurant, order a combinationplate, which allows you to savor multiple flavors andtry different preparations at the same time. This letsyou discover the type of seafood you enjoy the most.

• Discover daily specials. A special or standalonemenu is a great place to find new or unique dishes totry.

“Ask a seafood expert about daily specials and pro-motions,” says LaDuke. “This is often where the chefcan get a little more creative with tastes.”

It also allows you to rely on the advice of a trustedresource to find new seafood varieties like rainbowtrout, mahi-mahi or halibut.

• Get great seafood at a great value. Qualityseafood doesn’t have to cost a pretty penny. Instead,try premium seafood like lobster in a more approach-able dish like soup or a sandwich.

As you decide what your next seafood meal willbe, consider Chef LaDuke’s advice and know that evenwith so many options to choose from, there are a hostof great tasting dishes for every taste and any budget.

Wow! Winter was toolong this year and every-one is ready for spring,but with the wet gloomydays it’s hard to find.

Stop in at Nature’sCorner Greenhouses at1028 Ebenezer Road inDelhi and you will seewhat spring is supposedto look like!

Perennials, annuals,herbs, vegetables, andpond plants are in abun-dance, grown right herejust for you!

Nature’s Corner is nowthe largest retail gardencenter in the local areawith over 25,000-square-feet of flowers and plantsincluding fish and pondplants. But the thing thatreally sets them apartfrom other places is theirknowledgable staff. Youwill find the answer tojust about any questionrelated to the productsthey grow and sell. Beth,owner of Nature’s Cornerstates: “We grow ourplants and we know ourplants. We are here tohelp our customers be

successful with their pur-chases. We don’t sell treesor shrubs, but we can helpwith pond issues or deerissues which are always aconcern.”

Nature’s Corner ishelping to keep your wal-let happy by keeping thesame pricing since 2008!Tom and Beth add thatthey have even loweredtheir decorative mixedhanging baskets, wiremoss to large cones by $5each! They just wanted togive back to their cus-tomers to show theirappreciation for their con-tinued support for 36years!

By popular demand,Nature’s Corner hasincreased their productionof their ‘signature size’six-inch pots of annuals.They have increased theirofferings to more than 300varieties. They offer aquantity discounts of $1off per pot when you pur-chase six or more pots.Their 1-gallon perennialsare another quantity dis-count of $2 savings per

pot when six or more arepurchased. Coupons fromtheir website,www.naturescorner-plants.com, can be used inaddition to the quantitydiscounts for a reallygreat deal!

Don’t forget to shopNature’s Corner forblooming gifts for Easter.The baskets and contain-ers are beautiful and willadd that special touch ofclass to any Easter gather-ing. Nature’s Corner hasall sizes starting at $10.95!Hurry and get one beforethey are gone!

Come visit your neigh-borhood greenhouses atthe corner of Rapid Runand Ebenezer Road, forspring! Nature’s Cornerand all area businessesthank you for shoppinglocal! They’ll see yousoon.

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ears about videogames often grab head-

lines, but a growingbody of researchshows that videogames can actually

be beneficial to your child’sdevelopment. Kids canlearn academics, socialinteraction and cooperationand even history fromvideo games, a new reportshows.

The study, spearheadedby Cheryl K. Olson, aresearcher at MassachusettsGeneral Hospital’s Centerfor Mental Health andMedia in Boston, indicatedvideo game benefits caninclude:

• Providing an outletfor creativity;

• Allowing childrenand teens to try on roles(from new sports to differ-ent personalities or profes-

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Video games offer kids developmental, socialbenefits, study shows

• ESRB.org, thehome page of theEntertainmentSoftware RatingBoard. The websiteallows parents tosearch for a specificgame by title or pub-lisher, learn its ESRBrating and why theboard awarded thatrating. The ESRBassigns ratings tohelp parents deter-mine if a game isappropriate for theirchild.

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sions) in a safe envi-ronment;

• Providing prac-tice in planning andrecognizing conse-quences;

• Helping managedifficult emotions;

• Promoting inter-est in exercise andsports;

• Improving visu-al/spatial skills;

• Nourishing selfesteem, pride andsocialization skills.

So how can parentsensure their childrenare reaping benefits

from game playing,while avoiding possi-ble negatives for theiremotional and physi-cal well-being? Expertsagree on severalpoints:

Get educated“One reason par-

ents may be concernedabout video games isthat they don’t feelcomfortable with thecontrols,” says Olson,an assistant clinicalprofessor of psychiatryat Harvard MedicalSchool.

“A mom who’s not

sure whether a comicbook or a movie isappropriate for herchild can flip or fast-forward through it. Ifshe’s worried about avideo game, but lacksthe skill to play it,she’s left frustratedand a bit embar-rassed.”

Fortunately, parentscan find plenty ofresources online tohelp them betterunderstand a particu-lar game and the affectit might have on theirchild, including:

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Hillebrand Home Healthhas been serving the needs ofolder adults in WesternCincinnati for the past 18years. Through hard workand dedication HillebrandHome Health has built a rep-utable home care agency thatprovides skilled nursing,physical therapy, occupationaltherapy, speech pathology,home health aides services and home-making in the clients own home. Themajority of staff members live on thewest side and know how important it isto provide such a valuable service butHillebrand Home Health also donatesmany services as well.

Hillebrand Home Health has provid-ed free services for many years. The staffcan always be found in the communitydonating its time and skills to providefree blood pressure screenings atCheviot Senior Center, Miami SeniorCenter and Delhi Senior Center. ARegistered Nurse goes at least once amonth and spends quality time with themembers of the senior center.

Janet Cella RN, is the Director ofNursing for Hillebrand Home Health.Janet is usually the nurse who goes tothe senior centers. She has been a life-long resident of the Western Hills areaand has worked for the Hillebrand com-panies for more than 30 years.

Hillebrand Home Health also pro-vides a free service to the residents atRenassiance West at NorthbendCrossing. Mike Zimmer, LicensedPhysical Therapy Assistant spends timeon a weekly basis working with resi-dents in the fitness room. Mike enjoysmeeting new residents and helps themlearn how to use the exercise equipment.

Another great service that isoffered for free is the MobileHealth Fair Team. HillebrandHome Health along with otherhealth care providers in thearea developed a MobileHealth Fair Team. The Teamwill travel to local businessesand set up a health fair forfree. It's a great way for organ-

izations to help their ownemployees become more aware of healthissues by receiving free health screen-ings by licensed professionals.

Hillebrand Home Health will alsooffer education seminars on a variety oftopics. “One hot topic is alwaysMedicare and Medicare HMO's,” saysVicki Dirr-Krauser, administrator.

Melissa Bales, Independent InsuranceBroker will help educate older adults onwhich insurance options are the best fortheir own personal situation. This isanother service that Hillebrand HomeHealth offers free of charge. Bales willmeet with people one on one or has pro-vide seminars to large groups. “I learnnew things myself every time I listen toMelissa talk,” says Dirr-Krauser.

And on a lighter note you can findthe staff from Hillebrand Home Healthat a retirement facility sometimes play-ing bingo with the residents. Hillebrandstaff enjoy putting smiles on the faces ofothers. One of the goals for HillebrandHome Health is to keep people healthyand happy so if bingo can make thathappen then we are doing our job, com-mented Janet Cella RN, director of nurs-ing.

For more information on HillebrandHome Health call 598-6648 or visit themon the web at www.hillebrandhome-health.com.

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Clovernook HealthCare Pavilion is celebrat-ing 30 years of serving theTristate community as along term care facilityspecializing in woundcare and rehabilitation.The wound care atClovernook is like noother in the region!

According toAmy Mullowney,administrator:“Clovernook’sgreatest asset isthe employeesthat serve the resi-dents who livehere. You can notteach people tocare and we havethe most caring inthe industry.”

The majority ofthe employeesthat work atClovernook havelongevity of fiveplus years of serv-ice.

Clovernook isset on six beauti-fully landscapedacres and is centrallylocated in the middle ofHamilton County.Clovernook continuallyupdates the building andgrounds in order to stayfresh and clean looking.The facility has just reno-

vated some residentrooms making them large,deluxe private quarterswith flat screen televisionswith satellite, refrigera-tors, sofas, and privatebaths.

Clovernook will be rec-ognizing their 30-yearteam members: Betty

Christophel, STNA; DianeHarper, housekeeping andlaundry director; PhyllisRadford, laundry assis-tant; and Cindy Hibbs,LPN. These ladies havededicated their careers toserving the residents at

Clovernook.Clovernook is planning

on having a communityevent to celebrate the 30-year anniversary. Thisevent will be open to thelocal community and fea-ture a health and wellnessfair; a craft bazaar; freefood and beverages; and

free local entertainment. Itis our hope that the com-munity will come andenjoy this free event tocelebrate our serving theTristate area for 30 years!

Clovernook celebrates 30 years

Berkeley Square under-stands that today’s retir-ing adults want moreoptions, more space, andmore premium amenities– all in one place. Takeyour choice from a varietyof spacious homes, apart-ments, or custom-designed plans to meetyour particular needs.You’ll enjoy the independ-

ence and privacy, yetappreciate the mainte-nance-free living andpeace of mind BerkeleySquare offers.

Moving to BerkeleySquare not only gives youa spacious home, but alsoa vibrant neighborhoodand new friends. Step out-side your residence andfind wooded walking

paths, an active townsquare and lots of neigh-bors to share a goodlaugh. While we take careof the lawn, you get totake it easy and spendmore time enjoying yournew home on our beauti-ful campus.

Call 330-6471 to sched-ule a personal tour atyour convenience.

Get more out of life

Clovernook is set on sixbeautifully landscaped acres

and is centrally located in themiddle of Hamilton County.




For decades, hearingaids have been poweredby batteries that containheavy metals that are dan-gerous for the environ-ment and your health.When these batteries die,they end up in landfillswhere they leak toxicingredients-like mercury,which has been linked tomany birth defects-intoour water supply andfood supply.

But now, you can “gogreen” with mercury-freehearing aid batteries.Some earth-friendly prod-ucts get a bad rap for notbeing as effective as theirtoxic-laden counterparts.The manufactures of mer-cury-free batteries haveindicated that they last aslong as the current zincair batteries which havesome mercury content.Christopherson & Clark

would like you to helpthem determine if this isso by comparing the zincair batteries to the mercu-ry-free. They will give youthe batteries for free, yougive them the results andyour opinion.

Christopherson &Clark has 100 packs ofmercury-free batteries togive away and we’d likeyou to be among thosewho test their efficiency.

Do they last as long asyour current batteries inyour hearing aids? Arethey easy to change?Would you recommendthem to a friend? Afterusing the batteries, they’dlike you to fill out a sim-ple questionnaire ratingtheir performance. Usingmercury-free batteries canbe a simple way to doyour part for preservingour planet.

To be part of the mer-cury-free battery study orto schedule an appoint-ment or request a freecopy of The Consumer’sGuide to Hearing Aids,call 598-9444 today or stopby Christopherson &Clark Hearing Center at6570 Glenway Ave. inBridgetown. They lookforward to seeing you.

Free hearing aid batteries with participation in amercury-free battery study

warm weather.To renew stored linens or clothes, slip a fresh dryer

sheet between layers of garments. You can also usedryer sheets to keep winter clothes from developing amusty aroma while they’re stored throughout thespring and summer months. Then continue to light aQuickScent candle in the Clean Cotton fragrance tocarry this fresh laundry smell throughout your homeall spring.

Step 3 - Bring in the sound of springWhat does spring sound like? It probably does not

sound like a crackling fire or holiday music – soundsyou may closely associate with winter months. Don’toverlook the impact the right sounds can have onmaking your home feel fresher for spring.

Before guests arrive, pop in a CD of your favoriteupbeat music. If the climate allows, open windows towelcome in the natural sounds of spring, from thechirping of birds to the sounds of children playing out-doors.

Save the heavier spring cleaning chores for whenyou have time to do them, but don’t wait to make yourhome feel fresh for spring with these quick, simplesteps. Visit www.yankeecandle.com to learn moreabout the QuickScent candle and other spring fra-grances.

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Cedar VillageRetirement Community,located in Mason, willhold an Opening Mindsthrough Art show andreception on Thursday,April 28 from 6-7 p.m.The public is invited toattend this free event thatshowcases dozens of orig-inal works of art createdby individuals with

dementia.Opening Minds

through Art, OMA, is partof a partnership betweenCedar Village and theScripps GerontologyCenter at MiamiUniversity. OMA is basedon the principle that indi-viduals with dementia arecapable of expressingthemselves creatively.OMA is not about creatingart and no one who par-ticipates is or was anartist. Rather, it is abouthelping individuals tomake choices, to find away to express themselveseven when their languageskills are limited or non-existent.

The results of OMA are

measured by observingparticipant behavior andinteraction, a qualitativeindex of their engage-ment. The results havebeen remarkable. In addi-tion to the incredible artwork that has been creat-ed, participating in OMApromotes social engage-ment, autonomy and dig-nity through the experi-

ence of creative self-expression.

Each weekly session ofOMA begins with 15 indi-viduals with dementiamatched up on a one-to-one ratio with a caringvolunteer. The volunteersdo not create the art.Instead, they monitor,encourage and assist.OMA's founder, ElizabethLokon, shares a complet-ed work of art – from cal-ligraphy to embroidery,from painting to sculpture– as inspiration for theday's project.

Each participantreceives their supplies forthe day, packaged like agift, and then they usethem to create their own

interpretation of theexample. Caregiversreport tremendous bene-fits from participating inthe program. SharonEilerman, caregiver toOMA participant AlbertPaul, said, “He lovesgoing to OMA. He lightsup and is so engaged withhis partner. He talks andconverses with others and

he's so proudeach week ofhis complet-ed, solid, artproject. It'sbeen so won-derful towatch himexcel in thisfabulous pro-gram.”

OpeningMindsthrough Art isconducted byScrippsGerontologyCenter, anOhio Center

of Excellence at MiamiUniversity and made pos-sible by the FisherFoundation, the CedarVillage May-Drury Fundin memory of Polly Anneand Edwin P. Drury, withspecial thanks to Dr.Gordon Margolin.

Cedar Village is a not-for-profit retirement com-munity, located at 5467Cedar Village Drive inMason. Formed by themerger of two longtimeCincinnati Jewish nursinghomes, Cedar Villageopened its doors in March1997.

For more information,call 754-3100.

Cedar Village hosts art showand reception on April 28

Cedar Village is a not-for-profit retirementcommunity, located at 5467 Cedar Village Drive

in Mason. Formed by the merger of two longtimeCincinnati Jewish nursing homes, Cedar Village

opened its doors in March 1997.

Grandtheftchildhood.com, Olson’s website with information drawn fromher book by the same name. The site explores a variety of issues relatingto video games and offers perspective backed by Olson’s own researchand the work of many others.

Keep an open mindResearch has shown that video games can have many benefits for

children, from building eye-hand coordination, to teaching importantmath, reading and spatial skills, to providing a means of socializationand an outlet for negative feelings. Children play video games for manyreasons, Olson’s latest research shows. “It’s just fun” was the primaryreason cited by both boys and girls for playing video games, but otherreasons included the challenge of mastering the game, the joy of learningsomething new, and the desire to relax.

“Parents may worry about the appeal of violent content in games, butour research suggests that children enjoy video games more for thechance to figure out problems, express creativity, compete with friends,and even teach friends how to play,” Olson notes.

“A game doesn’t have to be labeled ‘educational’ to benefit children.For example,recent gamessuch asBakugan andthe ProfessorLayton seriesbuild problem-solving skills,and sneak in afair amount ofreading.”

Establish bound-aries

Expertsagree that it is aparent’s rightand responsibil-ity to setboundaries forchildren andteens, includinghealthy limitson video gameplay. As withother media,parents need to choose video games wisely. Parental controls for gameconsoles and computers help parents restrict what games their childrenplay based on age-based ESRB ratings. They may also consider limitingwhere their child can play. Moving the video game console out of theteen’s or child’s room and into a common area of the house keeps parentstuned in to what their child is playing, and makes it harder for a child tochoose games over sleep. With games that promote social and interactiveplay, and encourage fun physical activity, parents might find themselvesdrawn into their children’s games.

“Allowing your child to teach you how to play a video game is agreat way to build your relationship and share interests.” Olson says.

“As with any activity a child is interested in, parental involvementand guidance can help a child get the greatest benefit from it.”



Built originally in 1971 toaccommodate the healthcareneeds of the professional reli-gious, Mercy FranciscanTerrace eventually opened itsdoors to the entire community.Known for its beautiful, serenegrounds and breathtaking St.Clare chapel, thousands ofseniors have been served overthe past 40 years at MercyFranciscan Terrace.

Today, Mercy FranciscanTerrace offers independent liv-ing apartments, four levels ofresidential care, long-termnursing care and short-termskilled nursing care, and it fea-tures DaySTAE, an award-winning program designedspecifically for residents suf-fering from Alzheimersand/or related dementia.Inpatient and outpatient reha-bilitation services, includingphysical, occupational andspeech therapy are available,as well as palliative care andrespite care.

As part of the celebration ofthe past 40 years, MercyFranciscan Terrace is invitingthe external community to jointhem for a series of anniver-sary events, including theirannual variety show, whichdrew over 500 people lastyear! People from local com-munity organizations, resi-dents, staff and family mem-bers all participate in theentertainment and it’s definite-

ly a show you won’t soon for-get! In addition, mark yourcalendars now for the annualCar Show that will be held thisyear on Sept. 11.

Mercy Franciscan Terraceoffers many advantages thatfocus on making their short-and long-term residents ascomfortable as possible. Aspart of Mercy Health Partners,Mercy Franciscan Terrace isable to streamline the continu-um of care from MercyHospital Mt. Airy and TheJewish Hospital by coordinat-ing a smooth transitionbetween the sites. In addition,all Mercy Franciscan Terraceresidents receive free member-ship to the MercyHealthPlexes in Fairfield andWestern Hills.

Residents of MercyFranciscan Terrace remainactive physically, emotionally,and spiritually.

“We are proud of the richhistory, excellent care andhealing environment we pro-vide at Mercy FranciscanTerrace,” explains RachelWirth, Executive Director. “Wetake a holistic approach to thecare we offer and we focus oneach resident as an individ-ual.”

For more information onMercy Franciscan Terrace,please call 761-9036, or visithttp://www.e-mercy.com/seniorliving.

Celebrating 40 Yearsof serving area seniors

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“Allowing your child to teachyou how to play a video

game is a great way to buildyour relationship and share

interests,” Olson says.


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West Northwest Creative Living - April 2011