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Low-Carb DOs and OON'TS
8 The Unk Betw&en HearIng
Loss and Alzheimer's
1a 5 Strategies to Reduce
Hospital R68dmlssion
In Aging Adutts
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Helping Clients Win SocIal
Securtty Oi$8bllity
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13 Advanced Laser Treatment
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14 Ouality senior CMo with a
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19 TempotOlllandibular Joint
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20 How to Best Develop Skliis lor
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NOVEMBER IS ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS MONTH
The Link Between Hea
and Alzheimer's
Loss
By Belinda Gonzales. Owner, NuSOurod Hearir>g cent,,
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magine that you have hurriedly gotlcn
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dressed, grabbed your cup of coffee and are
ready to rush ofT 10 work and then realize
that you cannot remember where you have put
your car keys. [\ has happened to the all of us at
one lime or another. But, flOW, imagine that you
pick up the phone 10 call yoordaughter and after
20 years of dialing her every morning you can't
seem to recall her number.
By the year 2050. an estimated 100 million
people or nearly one in 8S individuals worldwide
will be affected by dementia, according to
Medical News Today. Alzheimer's is Ihe most
common fonn of dementia. accounting for 50 10
10 percent of dementia cases. November is
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
and r wanted to give you some infonnation about
how Alzheimer's is related to your hearing.
Health Consequences Associated with
Hearing Loss
We know that our brain becomes smaller with
age, but according 10 a study conducted by Dr.
Frnnk Lin, M.D., Ph.D., of Johns Hopkins and
the National Institute on Aging, the shrinkage
seems 10 occur faster in older adults with hearing
loss. These findings add to the growing li$t of
health consequences associated with hearing
loss, which include increased risk of dementia,
falls, hospitalizations, and ml.>re, according to a
John's Hopkins 2014 aniclc.
John's Hopkins resean::he~ nl.>ied in a 2011 paper
that "seniors with hearing loss are significantly
more likely to dc,'ClOp dementia over time than
those who retain their hearing.· In UH 4, we still
do not know the reason for the link between
hearing and Alzheimer's, but we do know that
social isolation is a known risk factor for dementia
and other oognit;''C disorders and is very often a
side effect of someone with hearing loss.
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Hearing Aids Could Delay Dementia
Whatever the cause, the seientist's repon that
"their finding may otTer a star1ing point for interventions ~ even as simple as hearing aids that could delay or prevent dementia by improving patients' hearing."
Alzheimer's is incurable and is a progressive
disease, where dementia symptoms gradually
worsen over a number of years. It will begin by
targeting both your memory and speech. As
time goes on, symptoms increase and become
more debilitating. They may include disorientalion, poor vision, mood swings, depression
and many more. By the final stages of this
disease, a person's body will begin to rapidly
decline, making it difficult to swallow or
change body positions or walk. The increased
risk to infection could contribute to the facl
Ihal Alzheimer's disease is the si~th leading
cause of death . A death Ihal can be slow and
painful for all involved.
Trt!at Hearing Losswith Urgency
The study by Dr. Lin warns us all 10 treat hearing
loss wi1h urgency ralher than ignoring it. "If you
wanl to address hearing loss well," Lin says,
"you want to do it sooner ralher than laler. "
Hearing loss tends to sneak up on uS and most
generally we an: the last ones to notice that we
have a problem with our hearing. [I is usually oUT
loved ones Ihal nolice Ihe early warning signs.
Because hearing loss can often be overlooked
and misdiagnosed, NuSound Hearing Center
encourages everyone over age 4(1 to have a
complete yearly physical. In addition to a visit
wilh )'OUT primary care physician, Ihis would
include an appointment with )'OUT eye doctor,
your dentist, and a hearing professional. YOUT
overall health can be as easy as I, 2, 3 bUI these
visits are vilal. Many health CQn$e<Juences can
happen when you neglect these areas.
NuSound panner$ with local Optometrists and
dentiS(S as well as your primary care physician to
SCHEDULE THESE IMPORTANT APPOINTMENTS
FOR YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONES
Tltis holiday season, stJow someone how much you love them by scheduling those
appointments you have been putting off Dr ignoring. Please call one 01 our NuSound
offices. In Kansas City, call913-232-7754; in Topeka, call 785-783-8121. Or visit us online
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give you the best health and wel!ness treatment
possible. t like to tell my patient'! that we love rnon:
thanjust their ears. We care about you and ha,'C po.«
systems in place to help in a variety of areas.
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5 Strategies to Reduce Hospital
Readmission in Aging Adults
M
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ost peOple that have spcnltime in a
hospital know that you town the
moments Wltil you ean go home_But
for far 100 many patients, the trip borne is only
S. TElEHEALTM
Telthcalth is a monitoring system designed 10 be
kept; and used in the borne. Each day, villI data
JUCh as weight, blood pressure. and pulsc is
recorded and el«lronically Knt to a trained cli_
nician. The infonnation is carefully trlo<;ked •• nd
the patien!"s physician is contacted if any oflhe
vital signs an: outside ofnonnal bounds. Attending 10 these types of viQIJ sign trends e... help
patiCilts stay in their homes inslead of headin,
back to the hospital.
1. MEOICAnON COMPUANCE
2. DIET
Keeping aaing adults well-nourished can help
pn:vem hospilal readmissions. Encourage your
loved one 10 work with a dietitian while in the
hospital to learn how to follow the diet recommended by their healthcare provider.
•• SUPPORT AND MAIHTAINWEUNESS
Maintaining patient well ness once they have
been discharged can drastically redu~e «he
chance ofa hospital readmission. A study conducted by the Dartmou«h Institutes found one
of the top five reasons for bospital readmission is that pltiClllJ do nO( Kbcdule a follow
up appointment with their docKlt".
very
important that follow·up visits are kept. and
routine teslS and immuniutions are takCll, U
advised by Ihe physidan. even if the patient is
feeling heller. If the patient is unable to drive,
an offer to help Brrang~ transportation would
be apprec iated.
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Aging adults llave I much bett~ chart« of
m:overina if they do IlOl n:tum to the hospiQIJ
aft~ being discharged. This means it is critical
to help your loved one make tlte most out of
their initial hospital visit, and then 1UO''Cf
effectively al bome iK> they don 'I nttd to n:lum.
NO! III rcadmiss.ions can be ~Icd. bul
many ean. Bc:1ow are tips to help n:duce the
cllances of rc-hospitalization:
The mismanagemenl of medication is one of
the leading causes for hospital readmi!sion in
old~ adults. Then: are a nwnberofreasotts for
non-oomplianu, including difficulty openi.,.
the bottle, forgetfulness, believing the modication is not l"""'SS"ry, being prtSCribecl 100
man~ moditations. and confusina schedules.
Therc are many WIYS to suecessfully manage
modications. For e~ample, the MedReady
medication management system provides I
safe, KCun: $C1"Vicc so thaI medical ions an:
laken on lime and in tbe correcl dosage . The
pill dispenser lock$. lUI alai lets lhe user know
when iI 'S lime to take the medications. and their
dose is easy to access.
from I fall and they are alone, their chance of
gcning help fast is increased signiflCllllly by
automacic fall ~ technology.
l. FALL PREVENTION
Falls ean be caused by physical conditions thaI
impair mobility Of balance. hazards in tlte environment, or potenlially unsafe situations. It·s
important 10 know about lUIy medication sidee/Tects tllat could po1entially lead to a fall. Aging
adults should llave a way 10 call for help in the
eVCllt of I fill . One option is a penonaJ ~_
geney response system (PERS) that s ignals
someone: 10 check on !hem. Most of these
systemS include lUI alai button worn as I
pendant. Most have a bunon to press for help,
and some automatic fall detectors fealure
sensors that can detect the difference between
nonnal activity and an actual fall. If your loved
one sustains an injury Or becomes lUl(:oosciOlls
For more inrormation on the MedReady medication management systctn. fall detection technol_
ogy, Of Te1ebe.lth. please contact Village Home
Health in Missouri at 816-524-1133, or 913403-8343 in Kanus.
TO learn more a bout th e compassIo na te
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Helping Clients Win Social
Security Disability Cases
I
I is a fruslraling feeling 10 work Iwd your
whole life 10 support yo=lf and your
family only 10 suffer a dcbilitaling injury or
illneSli that ~uts your can:er short_ U's even more
fi'ustraling when Social Securily, the govrnunrnl
safety-net Ihat you have been contribuling 10 for
years. denies your daim 10 colleo.:t Social Security
Disability benefits.
AI the Law OfJi~es of Sharon 1. Meyers, in
Kan5.aS City, Missouri, we understand how the
frustration caused by not being ablc to go to
work is compounded by the s~ss of fa~ing
mounting bills and not having sufficienl income
to pay them.
Our firsl message is not 10 panic if your initial
application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSm) or Supplemental Security Income
(SST) has bttn denied. Some 80 percenl of firsttime applicants arc denied benefits by the Social
Security Administration_
OurCompensatlon Hinges Upon Your Success,
ssm
We take all
and SS! cases on a contingency
fee basis. which means you do nol pay atlOrney
fees Wllcss your claim is approved.
11 is common and imponanllo appeal a denial
of an initial SSDJ or SS I claim. The key is to be
persistent. And it helps to enli .. t the scrvi~es of
an experienced Social Security disability
lawyer who understands Ihe complex applicalion process_
We know what son of information wins Social
Security disability cases. Once you scleo.:t lIS 10 represent you. we take the lead in gathering all of the
medical reoords and additional information that is
neeessary to support your daim . We handle all communication with your do<;t<:n, submil all forms 10
the Social Security Administration and monitor
every deadline for you. We presenl your slrOngCSl
legal arguments 10 the decision-makers who will
approve your claim, including the administrative
law judge (AU). if your case reaches thatlevcl.
Th,lmportant' OfTrelting Each Cue
Individually
Although we have secn every son of situation
imaginable in more than 30 years of practicing
Social Security disability law. we stin review each
case on ils OWII merit We use tbe besl practi~es,
hal we don't follow formulai~ approaches.
Bringing your Wlique slOry to life for those who
will review - and ultimately approve - your
claim is the best way 10 ensure success.
II is our mission 10 help hard-"'Orking Kansas and
Missouri residents obtain the benefits lhey have
earned. The firs( seep 10 receiving your benefits is
providing us with the opportunity 10 review the facts
of your case during a free consultation. so we can
recommend the best steps 10 take_
To talk with a Social Security disability lawyer
serving Kansas and Missouri, call816-1S3-3929 and
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F
or years. people have been frostratcd by
toenail fungus. The nail discoloration
makes it aimost impossihle for those who
suffer from it to freely enjoy cenain activities
without feeling self-conscious about e~posing
their feet in public. As the fungus progresses. the
nail thickens and becomes damaged causing
more problems to the sufferer. Up until now, the
treatments for this problem have been rather
unsatisfactory.
Concerns with Toplcaland OTliI Medications
Patients have long had the option of topical medications. The basic idea is that the patient applies
the anti-fungal once or twice a day to the affected
area until the nail grows out and then, hopefully,
the fungus will have disappeared. Messy and
unproductive, this method rarely offen patients
any kind of relief. The oral medication is certainly easier and slightly more effective, but the
danger it causes 10 the liver makes this choice
hardly "'"OM the risk. 11 is also contra_indicated
for patients taking cholesterol medication or
Tylenol products.
State-of-the-Art Laser Treatment
I rettivcd so many requests for help from my
patients \hat I decided 10 investigate which new
procedure woold be the most beneficial and effective for treating this problem. My search led me to
a safer and much more successful way to eradicate
nail fungus: laser treatment. which des.troys the
fungus by a combination of ultraviolet light
eIlCTgy and heat produced by light. My research
led me, specifically, ~hat I consider to be a
state-of-the art lascr-the Seitoo ClcarSense laser
developed by Drs. Hobart and Negis PhDs. Their
company, formed in 1991, has undertaken the
advancement of the treatment of nail fungus with
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The Expertise ofa Podlat,l,t
Podiatrists are the foremost authorities on lreatmenl of medical problems of the foot and ankle.
Ou, practice In:ats problems of the foot and
ankle with advanced techniques such as Shockwave, Platelet Rich Plasma Injection (PRP) and
Laser Nail Fungus In:atmcnts. Thc following
inciudes. some contJ11()n conditions we also
diagnose and treat:
• ~Iecl Pain ' Bunions ' Plantar Faseiitis
- Ingrown Toenails - Plantar Wans
• Harrunertoes • Morton's Neuroma
High Rate of Success
About 20 months ago, I started using this
remedy with a success rate of7O% 10 80% with
three treatments. I use the protocol developed
at Stanford Univtnity, using the Seiton laser
with the ClearSense hand piece which gives
real-time feedback. allowing me 10 give my
patients the best results. Noticeable changes
begin after about three months. it then takes
about a year- the approximate time for the nail
to grow fully out-----to see complete relief.
How the Process Works
The process of starting the treatment begins
with aconsultation and evaluation in my office.
I will review what treatments are available and
which one will be best for the situation. The
beSt candidates for the laser process are those
with mild 10 moderate nail fungus. If the nail
fungus is severe, other treatments arc available.
Since multiple treatments are necessary. aftcr
the initial treatment, a return visit is scheduled
within two to three weeks, and a follow_up is
scheduled after three months. Again. the
growth process of a nail is slow. so it can take
three months to see any progress after the first
laser treatment.
Whether yoo previously or currently suffer
from this ailment. you know how difficult and
unsuccessful previous treatments have been for
you. Many people have found this new laser
treatment to be incredibly effective: even
beller, these people no longer face the embarrassment that CO~ with toenail fungus.
We "n Helpl
To learn more or to schedule an appointment,
plcase call Dr. Bcmbynista by calling his main
number at 816-461-7755, or visit our website at
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MO and Kansas City, on Barry Road and south
KAnsas City.
Dr, Th omru Bembyn istll, the currenlluminary
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world. He is a Diplomate with the
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2014
K;ons;os City
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Memory care that celebrates the Individual
Tallgrass Creek memory care staff is trained
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Individuals in memory care enjoy up to 12
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schemes and carefully se lected furnishings, also
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Rehabilitation servlcH, exclusively for senlOf$
Physical, speech, and occup;ltional therapy
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Comp;lssionate caregivers provide seniors with
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In addition to an on·site medical center. resi.
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Interdisciplinary leam of med ical professionals
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The Tallgrass Creek medical team is led by Dr.
Austin Welsh. Under his direction, patients and
guests are assured the highest quality care.
Learn more
C3111-800-609-9620 to request a free bnxhure
or to schedule a tour of the Continuing Care
neighborhood at Tailgrass Creek.
Austin T. Welsh, Jr., M.O_
Dr. Welsh received his bach·
elor's degree from Yale Univer'
sity in New Haven, Connecticut,
and his medical degree from
Boonshoft School of Medicine
in Dayton, Ohio. He completed hfs residency in
Family Medicine at Mercy Medica l Center in St.
louis, Missouri. Dr. Welsh is Soard Certified in
Family Practice with added qualifications in Geriat·
ric Medicine; he trained at the GeriatriCS Fellow,
ship program 3t the John A. Bums School of
Medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. He joined Tailgrass
Creek in October 2007.
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November Is National Home Care and Hospice Month
Giving Our Best
HOME IS WHERE THE
HEART WANTS TO BE
8y Trish Carropa, 8A Health Management. Health Writer
H
ealthocal e plOfessionals all know that when
you ask the patient what is you. number
one goal as they face health challenges they all say to be able to go back home. This is the life
measurement goal of everyone. no ma"er their age
or health ( ha lle"ge.
PATIENT OPTIONS
The number one MISUNDERSTANDING amo"9
patients is thattheil health insulance will covel their
needs. That is only part;"lty true be<:ause home heahh
and hospice ca.e is a coverage for SKILLED cafe and
ontyfof a short du.atlon of time. and never mo.e than
a few hourWlisits per week. When patients need more
support in mef'tlng their health ca"" needs, tiley muSt
seek other in~ome care support.
fACES Of PRIVATE DUTY CARE
tn·home private duty home care can be veryconfusing. He.e is a short education.
1. Companion Care plOvided by in-home care providers a"" not all licensed by the st ate and may not
employ certified staff. They are non-medical p.ivate
duty plOviders.
2. Certified Prlvlte Duly providers are licensed by
the state and mUSt employ certified nursing
assistants.!home health aides. They muSt mef'1 state
standards.
Consumel1 may check the list of certifted In-home
private duty providers in their state. In Missouri, you
may go to: www.dhss.govand in Kansas:
www.kdhe.gov
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EDUCATED CONSUMERS KNOW•• •
The"" is a difference ~n having health benefits and
being able to apply covera.ge regardless if it is health insurance from your health insurance plan andlor longtenn cafe
insurance for supplemental health ca.e. Know your plan and
seek cla.ification for coverage from your health care plan
plOvider. In qualifying, your health plOvider (onsumers will
not fall victim to thinking that they are mef'ting the qualification guidelines set by YOUI health plan.
RECEIVE CARE FROM APPROVED HEALTH PROVIDERS
Far too often families a"" devastated by waking up to the
fact that tiley have been receiving in-home (a.e from un.approved health plOviders. Meaning that the privat e monies
that they are paying in order to mef't the deductible will nOt
meet requirement and they must do the same all over again
in order to access qualified benefit coverage. After all, health
insurance and supplemental health plans are the insurance
premiums that have been paid in order to secure your
options at the times you need them the most.
Knowl~ge /5 power, lise Ir to your besr benefir.
To leam more, please contact 81ightSrar Ca"" atgl3-S3~S.
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a patientlfamityeXpefience.
Imagine hearing rhar "You
h<Jve Cancer; followed by
"There is no more that >ve
can do for you; Where
would you turn? How
LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE
Lo"9 Term Ca.e Insurance is cha"9lng the face of private
duty care and will follow Medka.e"5 lead in .equiring a
Higher Standard. The ne>ver Long Term Care Insurance providers now .equire that to be an approved plOvider, the
Private Duty Company mUSt be Ikensed and employ only
Certified Nursing Assistants and/or Certified Home Health
Aides as a safeguard measure for their members. With ce<tification comes training in helping oneto manage their
medical needs. Membel1 muSt also meet their co-pay
periods of up to the tim thief' months befole the policy will
pay to the lifetime benefit cap.
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would you be able to cope?
Taking the lime to
CQNNEa ;s every bit as
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prescliblng and t""arment.
Connecring toanorhel
person in rheir lime of need
"MEffiTHE PATIENT
WHERE THEY ARE" and
enables both the person
and the plOfesslonal to
improve rhesduarion.
The Take Away
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Enhance Your Appearance
in Time for the Holidays
By Krishna Schmid t. PA-C
O
r.ce upon . time, nOt $0 long ago, Inj«t_
a ble cosmetic pnxedu ..... were consk:lered somewhat taboo and """'" performed
with • "hush·hush" me ntality. Many who wanted to
Improve their a ppe.rarlC(' well' dissuaded by reporu
of Inconsistent outcomes. expense and risks.
Today, in the face of an almos1 mind-boggling amIY of
options for ~ l li"" scu lpting. plumping. soften i""
relaxl"" liftl"" peeli"l and lucklns. this mlndset I.
quickly beinS forgonen. With ~.r to the wind and
modesty to the (y(1o<Ie. women (and men) of al l ages,
r3Cti and >Ocioeronomic claose. are turning to
cosmetic ~O'du re to enhance their appearar.ce,
And why wouldn'llhtoy? P..,.,...jUf'8.'" ' ....dily available, affordab,,", and rno<t haw an f'X(remely hith
~ty re<:ord when performed by a t", ined and eopen.
enced medical practitioner.
BOnJUNUM TOXINS:
We haw three br3nded co<metic botulinum ""urot....•
Ins """ ilable to uS In the Un~ed States: Bot....
(approved /or cosmetic usage in 2002). Dysport
(approved in 2009) and xeomin (approved in 2011).
The three haw minor dme rence •• but all ore fOA
approved and are used to min imi ... wrinkle-a""ing
mU'ICUlar contractions of the f""". Includl", the
muscles th~ /orm the fro wn lir.es betw~n the eyes
(glabella, musc,,", group), the upper forehead hOrbOt'ltill li nes formed upon ",lsi", the eyebrows (Irontalis
muscle group) and the lines formed around t he eyes
with smiling or "Iulnb", (periorbital muscle group).
Other areas ~ also be tre~ed by tra i""rs with
advanced t""nina_ For eJQmple, I like to perform sma ll
injectlons 01 the chin area to ekmgate the appea"'nce
01 the chin and to minimi... the hypenrophy of t he
chin muscle which causes a bunched..,p appearance
to the chin. n...,. can be used by ""perlence<! Injectors
to tre~ a gummy sm ile, to elevate the eyebrows and
even to mlnimi... the appea"'nce of ned< bands.
Injection. of ......11. diluted amourns of botulinum toxin
..... placed In the affected m....cle a rN5. There is ryp;.
...Ity very minima l Pl'in and bnlislnS ~ ""~ <XQlr.
Your injectot' should review an possible side effects
w ~h you prior to the procedure. No aoesthesia i.
required, but ice applied locally just prior to me injec-
procedure may be noted. The procedure itseU is very
brie/and the p;lti(ont mav retum to their nonTIlIl daily
activitie. immediately (akhough strenuous oertion for
the rem ir.der 01 the day- Is d;scou"'eed). The effects
typically begin In 3-5 days, but "'rely take up to two
weeks for lull effect. Most patients are VffV pleased
w ~h the resulU and the injectlons typically remain
effective for 3(QIJnd 3-4 months, fadins pually as the
treated muscles return to their previous mobility.
Botulinum toxin Is a reasonably Inexpensive, effective
and .. Ie way to minimi ... the appea",nce of Ii"".,
wrinkles arod m..scle hypertrophy 01 the face . M..scle
sroup$ can gene"'lly be trea ted effectively for $200 or
Ie.. each. As of October, 2014, there are ever
3.2SO.1lXl Boto. Cosmetic re.::ipients.
Another filler, Radle<se (calcium hy<!ro>eylapabte) j,
lor mode rate to severe line. and fold. of th~ lace
and Is commonly used /or the cheekbone and naSOla bial a reas. It Is promoted a, being able to .bmulate
the body'. own natural collaR~n production, ..,
results are Immt<!iate and become enhanced with
bme. Re.ults generally 1.oS! 12 month. or longer.
There lire also Rllers /or more dr'll matlc correct1on of
d ... per wrinkles. folds a nd volume depletion, If
n ~ ded, such a. Scu lptra and Artefill. EffecU can la.t
two years or more. Side effeas should be discu .. ed
w~h your Injector.
DO YOUR RESEARCH
If you haw been conslderl", cosmetic injectables,
do your research and schedule. con.ukatiDn so that
all your questions Can be a nswered to your .. tlsfac·
bon. If you do not f...1 comfonable with you,
injedor, keep looking until you find ..,meone you
fee l takes the time to listen. answer questions and
discuss option. and prlcl", while ""pecting your
wi.he< and your budget.
DERMAl fi LlERS:
Derma l fillers help to diminish ladllllir.es and restore
volume a nd fullne,,'n the fact'. As we age, our f3Ce$
naturally lose .ubcutaneou. fal. The fadal muscles are
then worll;ing closer to the skin surface, so smile lines
and croWs f~t become more apparent. There are a
multitude of "fillers" on the market arod although ~
may- seem conlusing and some everlap ""iSIS among
the Pro,ILKtS. each ser.es jU own purpose.
HylIluronlc add·based nllers (Indud i", }uvederm,
BelOIero, Perlane, ReStyiane) a re the most widely
used . Hyaluronic acid i. a substance found naturally in
the body, and when In)eeted, ~ acts like an inflated
cushion to supPOn facial structures a nd bssues tNt
may- haw lost volume or ela.ticity due to norma l
38ing. It "Iso brlngs wate, to t he surface 01 the skin to
keep ~ looking fresh and supple. Hyaluronic acid·
based fillers ore common~ used in the nosolabio l fold.
(smile linesl" well .. the lip$ lind othe< a,eas 01 the
fac~ where volume depletion or li r.es hove occurred.
n...,. are safe, effective and re.ults are immediate.
Effects &er.e<1llly last 6-12 mont hs. depending on the
Individua l and th~ location of th~ Injettions .
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K.n us City · November 2014
NOVEMBER ISTMJ AWARENESS MONTH
Temporomandibular Joint
Dysfunction is Not a New Disorder
By Larry Pribyl. DDS
O
ften n:ferred 10 as TMJ, tbis d isorder is not new. It', just been
misdiagnoKd for yean. Unfortunately. negative or inconclusive findings often lead to prolonged drug thenpy. a [rumat;ng
00<;10' to OO<:lor search by the patient and often an incorrect diagnosis of
psyc hosomatic illness. Many TMJ patients have had extensive work-ups
and Icsling leading 10 ineffective counseling, pain medications and /)\her
alternatives.
Yean ]aler, .fter cxpcrkncing much fruSlr'alion, patienU find tllemKlves
upset al an inad«juale health refern.1 system that promotes in~urate
diagnosis. Allho\Igh bettcr now than ever before. th il problem still
plagues Ihe health care community today.
Symptoms Mlmk O lhrf Dirordrl1l
Part o r lhe problem iSlhat TMJ disorder symptoms mimic 50 many ()Ibe.
disorders. [\ is not uncommon for patients 10 be treated inappropriately
for mipines, anxiety, depression, arthriti s. f ibromyalgia , Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome or other chronic pain. To add to the confusion. many
TM j oint disorder patients ALSO suffer w ith one or more of these add i.
tiona l eondil;ons.
Even for dentists who have e Xlrnsive lraining in craniomandibular disor·
ders and jaw dysfunction. t~se are often challenging cases to manage. To
discover the true cause oftbe pain, professionals are not unlike dele<;tives
looking for cl~1 which can pUI lhe pie<;es of the punle IOgether. f or
instal>«. among the varying headaches: vascular, s inus congestion, or
migraines, the majority of all bcada<.:hes are muscle<Ol1lTIICtion
headaches--most often caused by a jaw joint disorder. In the past. most
clinicians had no wly of knowing this in formation since il was not
included in their educational programs. Today. )'QU will find ~ and
more health care professionals recogni~ing the symptoms and referring
patients to a specialist with training from the American Academy ofCra·
niofacial Pain . Proper ""recning takes mi nutes and would allow professionals to usc their combined knowledge 10 unravel the mystcry of
diagnosis and detennine the cause and course ofcom:ction .
He~ & Wellneu
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Finding the " Right" Tu m of Professiona ls
A specifically trained and qualified TMJ dentist is usually the ono;: who diag·
IlO5CS TM disorder. Splint therapy (~ic thaI fits over the teeth) along
with other therapies may be suggested. Finding the ~right" team o f professionals is usually determined by the TMJ dentist through refmals once: diag.
nosis and rreauncnt bej:ins. In our o ffICe, "'"C ","or\; with Physical Thcnpists,
Chiropractors. Ear Nose and Throat Physicians. Neurologists, Dmtilll ...d
many ocher health care providen to ac:llie-ve the best TtSUII for our plticnl$.
In an ideal world, patients wouldn't be left sctkinganswers. spendi ng their
life-savings to sec 10 or 12 health professionals. and bui lding anger toward
a health system that ignores and dismisses them with "it's all in your head'
or "learn to live wi th it " in an ideal world. the lines of communication
would be open ~ween alternative medicine, physical medicine and t~
dental profession to brid~ the gap o f information.
A S",",I. II,t I. Trtltlog T MJ
A$ I TMJ dentist, Dr. Pribyl works with pb)'$ical tbcr3piSlS. chiropnlCton
and other health professionals to Khicve the results his patients need to
break freoc of the cycle of pain. Call our offICe 10 Khc:dule I consultation
appointment at 816-79S·IOOO.
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0/ emlli% cial Demol Sleep Medicine alld Ihe America" Academy of
Clinicol Sleep DisoNe,., Disciplines.
Lil,." P,ib,~, DDS, 11M been ill privote praclice ow,
thirly fivt )"f""'. lie 11M his MMle, 0/ Bcellence:
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Diplomale: American Botlnl of DenIal Sleep
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sleep ...edicine. His Imining CDmn /_ erper1l in
liteJe fit4b ,,·Iot,... lot Iuu /JCfIuitrd hundreds of COlI·
/inuillg edNCA/iOft /oov,., In POSI grodutJlt studies..
www.TMJSleepApneo.com
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T M Dbordtr SymptomJ
TM Disol'dtr ' ympl()Ift.J i"dude the /oIlowl"g:
• Jaw clicks or pops when
• Jaw locks opcnIclO5ed
opening/closing
• Pain behind the eyes
• Chronic beada<::hes
The PT ........ T' IOI",entCent.r1or:
• Difficulty , walklwing
• Ears congested. ringing or painful
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• Clenching Inil grinding teeth
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20 Hulth &- Welness November
2014
K~nsas
City
How to Best Develop Skills for
Success in Young Minds
"A'Ooh:':::~",,;, w;~ '0 '""" '""
your children develop ski lls that will
help them succeed in all aspects of
life-from sckool up to the time when they
start working. Learning soft ski lls should start at
home and contin~ through nudents schooling. Unfortunately, soft skills are often left out
due to time constraints on both parents and
teachers. Following are critical success skills
that every student should leam:
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YOU GO TO IT"
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Communication Skills
Sodaliling and e~pressing on~1I is difficult
when communication skills are lacking.
Children should learn to read with understanding, properly convey ideas through verbal and
written W11-/S, speak up, observe critically and
listen actively. Confidence building also pl11-/S a
key role in communication skills.
Interpersonal SkIlls
Even at a young age, kids must know how to
resolve conflict and negotiate, especially when
it involves them. Interpersonal skills also
include being cooperative, helpful to others and
influential in a good way.
Decision Maki", SkIlls
It may seem too soon for them to mal«! a
decision, Dutlearning such skills mun be done
at an early age. Making decisions only gets
harder as life goes on and more rests on each
decision they mal«!.
Ufelonc Learnl", SkIlls
Learning is a continuous process. Students
should understand goal setting and time management as wel l as being lifelong learners.
Sound easy enough, right? H<>wevf'r, the mentoring process requires a structure that is
suitable for a particular age. What you teach
preschoolers won't work with children in
middle school or high school. You also need to
adjust your strategy when dealing with college
students. This makes mentoring quite complex.
Give Your Children iI 8etterStart for Ufe
Rather than try to be the lone teacher to your
children, you should solidt the help of professionals. Enroll them in programs that are speCifically designed for
their age and
requirements. Why is this beneficial? It eases
the load that falls on your shoulders while also
giving your children a ben.er start for life.
You're more than just a parent; you're also a
wife or husband, employ~, referee and negotiator to two or more fighting siblings, etc. You
play too many roles at one time that focusing on
your children's development might not be a
full-time job. Also, when it comes to teachers,
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remember that there are many students in
one classroom, and your kids won't always be
the primary locus.
Enroll in iI s...ccess Skills Prolr.lm
Enrollinl in a success skills program will help
your kids fully develop the abilities needed to
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doesn't happen overnight. It requires plenty of
time, effort, and repetition. A success Skills
program will take the worries off of your shoulders and help your children reach their potential to become responsible and successful
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Rachel Lewis gradu-
ated with honors from
the University of
Kansas in just
th~e
and a half years in
December, 2010, and
has already written a book and started
her second business. She has been
interviewed by the New York Times,
USA Today, Fox Business and has been
dted in an artkle in Forbeson successful businesses. She has worked with
students from middle school through
college helping with goal setting, con-
About Success Skills Weekly
From transitloning to middle school to transitlonlng out of college, Success Skil ls Wef! kly
has developed curricul a to helll students with
skills that will helll ma ke them more successful
now and in the luture. We focus on skills such
as time management, goal setting, conflict
resolution, etiquette, confide nce building, ri sk
taking and so mUCh more . We a~ working to
bring skills to students t hat a~ not being
taught in the classroom but are usually necessarv for success. Each curriculum has been
designed Slle.:ifically for each age groull and
the challenges they face. We want each
student to be able to get the most out 01 their
education as well as learn skills that w ill hel ll
them out of s<::hool.
Our Core Values
Success Skills; We focus on everything that can
be used to create more successful students and
individuals from goal setting and time managementto conOict resolution.
Confidence; Confidence building is or,e of the
most crucial skills in our curriculum. We want
students to not only be more confident in
themselves, bulto take more riSks and stand ull
to !)eer Ilressure.
fidence building, study skills,
leadership; Leadershill is the back bone of our
curriculum. We want out students to be able to
take cha rge and to work well with others. We
w ill focus on skil ls such as conflict manage ment
and entrepreneurship as well.
Focus on Manners; Our exercises want to
instill good manners and s<::hool and life etiquette for all students. Knowing the pro!)er
way 10 act in situations is definitely in the
recipe for success.
Challenge the Status Quo; Our cu rriculum
wants you to challenge yourself and teach you
the skills that aren' t being taught in the
current educational svstem.
Strive for Excellence; What better way to
reach for success than to strive for el<Celience?
That belief is w hat anchors our curriculum.
If you would li ke mOre information about a
success skills program for you r middle s<::hool,
high $Chool or college age student, please visit
www.Succ:essSklllsWef!kly.com. email Rachel
dire-\;lIy at [email protected] or
(311 1-877-872 -S019 .
and
getting ready for "the real world ." She
launched Success Skills Weekly with
her mother and brother to assist
students with oitlcal skills that a~
nef!ded for success. but not being
taught anVWhere. Rachel is
a member
of the Jun ior League of Kansas City,
and was selected as a Belle o f the
American Royal in 2011 and has been
an active volunteer for t he BOlAR and
the American Royal organizatio ns.
She Is also an Assistant Dance and
Chee r leam Coach at he r high school
alm a mater.
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24 Health & Wellne$$ November
2014 - Kansas City
November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
Did you know that memory lou that
disrupts daily life may be a symptom of
Alzheimer's or dementia?
Alzheimer's is a brain disease thai causes a slow
decline in memory, Ihinking and reasoning
skills. According 10 Ihe Alzheimer's Associa·
tion, there are 10 waming signs and symptOms
Ihal you should be aware of. We have lisled
them below. Please keep in mind Ihal every
individual may e~perience one or more oflhese
signs in differenl degrees. If you nOlice any of
them. please see a dOClor.
3. Difficulty completing filmiliilr tasks
at home, ilt work or ilt leisure
People with Alzheirner's Qfien find it
hard to complete daily tasks. ~:;
times, people may have tr
driving to a familiar location, managing a budget at w<>rk or rernembering the
rules ofa favorite game.
What's " I)pica/ "ge-re/,,'ed ch"nge?
Ooxasionally n~ing help tQ use the settings
QJl a microwave or to record a television show.
4. Confusion with time or place
1. Memory lou thilt disrupts daily life
One Qf the mQSt common signs Qf
Alzheimer's is memory loss, especially forgelling recently learned
infonnalion. Others include forgelling
irnpoManI dates or events; asking for the same
infonnalion over and over; increasingly needing
10 rely On memory aids (e.g., reminder notes Or
eh:<.:trQJlic devices) or family rnembers for things
Ihey used 10 handle on Iheir own.
What's " I)pic,,/ "ge.re/,,'ed change?
Sometirnes forgening names or appointrnents.
bUI remembering Ihem laler.
People with Alzheimer's can lose
track of dates, seawns and
passage of lime. lllcy may
trouble understanding something
it is not happening immediately. Sometimes
they rnay forget where they are or how they
gOlthere.
Wllat's a typic,,' age-related ell""ge!
Gelling oonfused about the day of the week
but figuring it oullaler.
alz.org'1al!helme. \ ~ a..oclatton·
S. Trouble understanding visual imilgu
ilnd spiltial reliltionships
For wrne people. having vision
problems is a sign of Alzheimer's.
They rnay have difficuhy reading,
judging distance and determining
color or conlrast, which rnay cause probkm.
with driving.
WIIQ/'s " typic"l age_related ell""ge!
VisiQJl changes related to cataracts.
2, Challenges in planning
or solving problems
Some poop1e may e~perie",e
changes in their abilily 10
develop and follow a plan or
work with nurnbers. They may
have trouble following a farniliar
recipe or keeping track of monlhly bills.
lllcy may have difficulty concentrating
and take much longe. to do things than
(hey did before.
idea how to continue or they may repeat
themselves. lllcy may struggle with
vocabulary, have problems finding the
right word or call things by the wrong
name (e.g., calling a "walCh" a "handclock").
What's " I)pica/ age-re/,,'ed change?
Making occasional errors when balancing
SomcIimcs having trouble rIDding the
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a checkbook.
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7. Misplacing things and losing the
ability to retrace steps
A person with Alzheimer's disease
may put things in unusual plaecs.
They may lose thing~ and be unable
to go back over their steps to find
them again . Sometimes. t,"~, "".,,.,,~~ ,;;;;~
of stealing. This may o<:eur more frequently
over time.
What's " I)pical "ge.re/,,/ed change?
Misplacing things from time to time and Il'tracing
steps 10 find them.
8. Decreased or poor judgment
Prople with Alzheimer's may e~peri.
ente changes in judgment
decision·making. For e~amplc,
may usc poor judgment when dealing
with money. giving large amounts to te1emarket.
tTS. They may pay less a«ention to grooming or
keeping themselves dean.
What's " I)pica/ age-I"t'/ated change?
Making a bad decision om:e in a while.
g. Wrthdr;!lwal from work or 50Ciai activities
A per.iOII with AI:cl>cimer's may stan 10
remove tbamelves from hobbies, social
activities. worl< projects or sportS. They
may have trouble keeping up with a
favorite sports team or remembering how to
complete a favorite hobby. They may also avoid
being social bocausc of the changes they have
e~perienced.
What's " t)pic"/ "ge-re/"ted eh"ng"?
Sometimes feeling weary of work.. family and
social obligations.
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The mood and personalities of people
with Alzheimer's can d Wlg<:. They can
fearful or anxious.
upset at home,
where t
zone.
Whllt's II I)picillIIge-relllted change?
Devdoping very specific ways of doing things
and blX:oming irritable when a routine is dis·
rupted.
26 Health &- Welness November
2014 - Kansas City
Kansas City Rescue Mission Brings
Thanksgiving Home
By Julie Larocco, Chief DewIopment Officer, Kansas City Rescue Mission
Using mon: than 100 volunlcers to asscmble and
deliver (ood boxes and single-scrving meals. Ihe
Mission is able 10 bring good food and a personal
10uch 10 each recipient.
I
n the weeks before Thanksgiving. the
WQlllen in my family begin an email thread
thaI becomes a windIng lnIilleadlng 10 our
Thanksgiving table_ [t begins simply enough:
who will host dinner this year and at whal
time? The discussion progresses 10 the lurkey
and from lhere it twisls and lurns for miles!
This has become a ridiculous and wonderful
tradilion in our family - righl up lhere with
football and the meal itself_ But the cenlnll
word . . the reason for all the fun ... is FAMILY.
At Kansas City Rescue Mission (KCRM),
around 150 people pass Ihrough Our d~
every day. One hundred percenl of them an:
homeless and many have burned every bridge
thaI leads to family and home. OUlside our
walls, in the urban con: and in every suburb,
an: lonely and elderly people, impoverished
single women and Iheirchildn:n, menIally and
physically disabled individu.als. and lhose
iwlated blx:ause lhey simply have no trans_
ponalion. For many ofthesc people, family is
glaringly absent and Thanksgiving is nOlhing
mon: than "any other day."'
KCRM'S Respon se;
Cel. bratlon of Thanks
Though we can never replace the families w
many have IOSI, Kansas City Rescue
Mission's staff and volunteers slrive 10 offcr
Ihe warmlh of a good meal, caring words and
often a good hug 10 Ihose who need it mOSI
during Ihe Thanksgiving seawn.
For d~adcs, KCRM has held an onsile nine-<iay
Celebratioo of Tl!a~k.I for homeless men at our
Men's Cenler, localed al 1520 Cherry Slr«I in
Kansas City, Missouri. Inscribed on the door each
gUCSl entCTS is this greeting: "'There is hope for all
who enler here. This year, November 22-30, our
dinner gue'l1S will be tn,:aled each night 10 a different and delicious meal, prepared lovingly by compassionale church groups and families.
H
Community Out....eh. s;
In 2011, KCRM decided 10 extend Ihe warmlh of
Thanksgiving beyond our walls 10 our neighbors
in need, through!Wo new outreaches:
• The distribulion of2oo bountiful food boxes to
huning families Ihroughout metropolitan Kansas
CilY Ihe Saturday before Thanksgiving;
• The delivery of 500 hot, single_serving turkey
dinners 10 shut-ins. the elderly and low-income
families in and around Kansas Cily On ThanksgW1Dg mornIng.
Ho tdogs fOt' Thlnksg lvlng Olnner
As a KCRM volunleer passes a lo-go bo ~
filled wilh a hOI turkey dinner Ihrough Ihe door
ofan elderly woman's apartment, he is lold. "I
was going to cat a hotdog for dinner if you
hadn·ICOme.
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The woman lives in a government-subsidized
lower of apartmenlS filled wilh low-income
elderly and disabled ind ividuals. The follow_
ing year. Ihe apartment manager calls and asks,
"Can you bring a meal for everyone hereTo
The answer is YES and our volumeers stop al
every door to pass along a hOI dinner and a
hearty "Happy T hanksgiving!"
This year, KCRM will open its "'lurkey
Hotline" Oclober 22 to accept ,ails from lhose
who need single-serving meals, We'll work
again wilh local churches tQ identify and
minister to families througOOut five cQunties
whQ need a box of Thanksgiving food. And
we'll host nine days of Thanksgiving dinners
in Our dining hall. In all, we'll serve up more
than 2.500 Thanksgiving meals! And in
everything we do, we'll reneet our own gratitude to Goo fQr His love and provisiQn.
Here's a list Qf last minute items the Mission
needs or you can designate a cash gift for
Thanksgiving at www.kcrm.org when you
click "Join with KCRM" and "Make a Gift"
• TUrkeys, iiams
Your Opportunity to GIve
Kansas City Rescue Mission reo:ives nQ government or United Way support, choosing
instead to depend on ,ompassionale individu_
als, churehes, businesses, groups and private
fQundations for funding. This Thanksgiving,
you can join our holiday outreaches by
reviewing the Mission's Thanksgiving
program at www.kcrm.orgthendQnatingfood
from the Thanksgiving food list below Or a
cash gift tQward meal items.
• Stuffing mix
Food .ndVolun1"rs Neededl
• I_lb. butter in tubs
This Thanksgiving, join KCRM to provide
more than 2,500 holiday meals for homeless
and impoverished individuals through its
nine-day Celebration ofThanlcs, food box distribution and single-serving meal deliveries.
• Bisquick·type mix
• Instant p<.ItatQeS
• Gravy mix
- Canned com
• Canned green beans
• Canned pears
• Canned cranberry sauce
For more informaliQn, visit www.kcrm.Ofg or
contact Julie Larocco at (816) 421-7643, ext. 141
or jlarox,Q@k,rm.org. Thanks for giving'
• Canned yams
• Brown sugar
• Brown and serve rolls
• Prebaked pumpkin or fruit pies
• Large ooxes Jello
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1520 Cher", Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-421-7643
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Client Testimonials:
Still Competing Strong at 50+
You Can Too!
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professional athlete and coach for
over three dCl:ades. Lucy DclSarto
remains a lOp compelitor and menlor
in the spon of racquetball. She represents what
living life with tenacity, resilience and passion is
all aOOul. There are the same number ofho~ in
a day for everyone. how you spend them determines what your priorities are.
Forover Ihree decades. Lucy has taught hundreds
of sludenls and never once has anyone walked
away after a good workout on the CQurt and said,
··It·s 100 hard" or, ·'that"s no fun." "Give me an
lIour," says Lucy, "and I guaJaIllee the player will
n(ltooly have had fun and improved. but thcywill
wonder how Ihose sixly minules new by so fast.
T=t me, anyone Can play and I encourage
everyone to give it a try."
The desire 10 live an active lifestyle and her
passion 10 coach and menlor olbers has always
been at the core of Lucy's being. While others
may have been active for a §cason. perhaps in
their youth Or college years, Lucy continues 10
thrive in competitions and in life.
A Focus on Fun
A key IQ Lucy's sustainable suoxess over the
years has been her focus on fun. AI age 52, she
embraces what she has coined the reor
m;~d.sel and lifesryle
(TCOY - take can: of youl·
She finnly believes Ihal when you arc having
fun, you will continue the activity.
In 1980, Lucy was introduced to the sport of Racquetball and the fun has never stopped. Hows of
exercise seem to pass in a flash. Every major
muscle is utilized wllile buming lIundreds of
calories, and you are mentally aware of being in
the moment. The day's stress is left behind wilen
you enter the CQurt and engage in play. Can you
imagine any other sport in wllicll the passion and
ability to play continues for over thiny years?
The sport of racquetball provides such a IOtal
well-being workout that Lucy calls it a fonoul.
R,nkl"d liS II MTop 16 w Player
Lucy has made a career out of playing and
coaching the spon. Highlights of her career
includebeingrankedasa''Top 16"piaycroo the
Professional Tour and coaching the Stanford
University clKd team to third place in the Col.
legiate Nationals.
Racquetball Is a Good Addiction
Other great aspects of nll'quctball include: it is
played indoors and can be played year round: it is
an exciting and fast-paced wOrkoul; it is easy 10
learn the basics, and it's inexpensive. Instead of
saying, "1 don't have the time, energy or
resources," Lucy encourages you 10 take lhe
TCOY Racquetball Cballenge and panicipate in a
clinic. Racquetball is a good addiction!
• Lucy is a knowledgeable and energetic ill.flructor
....ho can mau anyone's racque/ball game beller.
She ill.ftructs, shows, warehes, en'/iques and
encourager unril you have rhe conC<'pt in practice.
f highly recommend her for beginner3 or long rime
p1a)'er3 ",ho want 10 beller Their game.
Say Fowler
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913-709-6059
www.lcoywe lln.ess.com
Ml Play. 1Win."
Lucy has repeatedly proven that racquetball is the
perfect 5pOfI 10 gel iii and stay in good shape.
Another mantnl she uses is. "I Play. I Win." If you
are active and playing, you are the winner, no maner
what the score. She has an undeniablc passion for
the sport and life. Her enthusiasm is contagious'
Coaching Clients Age40-65
The majority of Luey's clients ~ between the
ages of 40-65. Many are either returning to the
sport after a long absence; some have been
playing and ~ looking to improve their
skillsltechniques; and some are new 10 the sport.
TCOY Racquetball clinics provide camaraderie
along with instruction and play time . Visit Lucy's
Facebook page, ''TCOY Racquetball." and
register for a clinic Or private lessons.
Racquetball is the perfect way to de-strcss,
exercise and make new friends! Call Lucy at
9 13·709· 6059 to sign up for a nll'quctbaJl clinic
or les!iOn
today!
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Meditation, Mindfulness, and Being Thankful
By "'" """"'"'
It'sa FamllyTradhlon
We all know we should be more thankful, especially at this time of the year. After all, we live
very well compared to much of the world. But
we·re SO dam stressed. When did life become
this hectic? When did we lose the joy, thrill and
anticipation of holiday time? Why is it these
days, all we can think about is the effort. stress.
expen~, obligations. and traditions that bave,
(here comes the guilt) frankly, become more of a
duty than a delight?
Or, maybe you actually enjoy the hustle and
bustle. the traditions and kinfolk. But the temptations and indulgences surrounding the holidays
get you down. Does it seem like, beginning On
Halloween, you start eating and drinking like
John Belusili in Animal House, and you don't
stop until January 1$1, when you wake up 10
pounds heavier with a croshing hangover?
Can Meditation Ease the Angst of
th, Holld.ysl
Researl:h tells us that meditatioo rrouces stress
and depression, alleviates anxiety, improves
anention and cognitive function, and even
increases grey matter drnsity in the brain. But can
it ease the angst of holiday time? I believe it can.
Meditation does reduce stress. and it is a conductor of mindfulness. What is mindfulness?
Simply put. mindfulness is awareness without
judgment. It is a state of being in which you
learn to accept yourself, your life, and the
prc-sem moment in time. as it is. When you learn
to be mindful, you free yourself from the confincment of past regret and guilt, and you avoid
the anxiety offearful future thinking and worry.
Practice Mindfulness to Avoid the Holl-daze
So how can this help your holi-da.ze? Ilow can
you use mindfulness to boost your mood and
hclp you sail peacefully through the holiday
season?
Try this «erciu: close
your eyes and let your
mind wander to the
most stressful aspecli
of the
impending
holiday season: Finan_
cial? Family dysfunctioo? Whatever it is that causes negative feelings
for you, focus on it. Let yoursclfworry. Now. feel
what happens in your body.
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Do you feel tense? Anxious? Are your thoughts
racing? Is your heart pounding? What sensations
do you noti~ in your body? How do you feel?
Next. open your eyes and take a deep breath.
Prepare for the second part of this exercise, in
which you are going to practice mindfulness.
This time, clo~ your eyes and focus on your
breathing. Take slow, deep breaths. Listen. Feel.
Your only job is to be fully aware in this moment.
Feel yOW'SClfin your body. Feel your feet on the
floor and your rear end in your chair. Be present.
If worries or negative thoughts creep in. relu.
TI)' not to judge them or add to them. Take
another deep breath and re-focus On your breath
and the sensations in your body.
There is no right Or wrong,just experience. Try to
discern between how you feel when you worry.
and how you feel when you're mindful, present
and relaxed. If you're able to feel a slight shift even a small amount of relief in this exercise.
great! You·re onto something! You can use this
process to calm and balance yourself under any
dreurnstanccs. Even the holidays!
Meditate and Be More Mindful
A daily practice of meditation will help you
increase this state of mindfulness. Meditation
can be as simple as a few minutes of uninterropted silence each day. Your goal is to relax,
breathe and detach or unplug from habitual
thoughts and stressors.
Try this simple t~h"i'l ..e' sit comfonably, close
your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Scan your
body, head to toe, for spots where you·re holding
tension, and relall those spots. Once relalled,
simply sit, breathe and be. Try not to get hung up
on the thOUghts in your head. outside noises, Of
the impul~ to quit. Focus on your breathing,
noli,e the subtle feelings in your body, and relall.
Mindful and Thankful
As you learn and practi~ these powerful exercises, focus on your newfound abilily to manage
stress, fears. and negativity. Enjoy the empowerment and peace. Apply it to your holiday Stress,
and you·n find lots to be thankful for!
To learn more about practicing mindfulness and
meditation, please call 913·972-2548 or visit
www.maketimefomothing.com.
Kim Colegrove
Mfdltatlon & MlndfulnHS CoadI
0-". M .I« 11"" f~' N,",. Uw·~
I was trained in Transcendental Meditation (TM) in
the 1910$, al the age of 10.
After 30 years studying and
practicing meditation and
mindfulness, I developed my
own approach, and began teaching people.
In m:ent years.I·ve turned my al\Cnl;On to corporate wellness, where stress is prevalent, employee
engagement is low, and health care costs are skyrocketing.
My clients include
Gannin International,
The National Court
Reporters Association,
and The Department
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ofVeter:rnSAffairs.
Robotic Surgery - Defying the Myths
ByAdarn P. Kramer, D. O.
L
earning that you may need 10 have a
surgical procedure can be quite fiighlming. In the past, this meant that you
would need 10 ha\'e a large incision and an
extended hospital stay to recOver. In the 1980$.
minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures
were developed that allowed patients 10 have
Dr. Adam Kramer is a
Board Certified General
Surseon with Advanced
Surgical Associates in
similar operative procedures done through
smallcr incisions. which led to faster recovery
and less pain. The progression oflaparoscopic
surgery is oow becoming more sophisticated
wilh the introduction of RoOOiic Assisted ICChnology. This technology allows surgoons 10
perfGnn a wide range of surgical procedures
with more precision. This 1001 enhances the
surgeon's ability to perfonn complex operations while minimizing adverse effects. The
robot extends the surgeon's range of motion
and reach, allowing surgeons to operate deep
within the body with unparalleled 3CCllnICy.
Enhanced Features o f Robotic Technology
The enhanced fcatun:s of robotic technology
allow surgeons to perform very complc~ procedmes exceeding the limitations of other surgical
procedures. Fcatun:s of robotic surgery include:
• inslntments that provide precision and range
of motion greater than that of a human hand
• Exceptional control. the surgwn controls all
movements of the inslntments and camcra
throughout the procedure
three-dimensional
• Safeguards that protcct patients from uncontrolled movements
camera.
The
surgeon
placed through the lUbes and attached to the
robotic arms. Sitting at the console nearby, the
surgeQn, using both foot and hand controls,
moves the instnnnents and camera, performing
the same procedures as with open procedures
but with more precision.
He sraduated from Des Moines
Uni~ersl­
ty·Coliege of Osteopathic Medicine. He
completed his residency at Cuyahosa
Falls General Hospital in Ohio. He recog-
• High definition, three-dimensional cameras
that magnifY images to 10 times greater than
what the human eye can oS«
The robotic system includes a surgeon's
console, a roboIic cart with four anns contrQlled by the sUJECOn and a high definition,
performs operations by making small incisions
and placing tubes into the body. Instruments are
Lee's Summit Missouri.
niled the advan tages that this sta te of the
art technology could offer his patients
and is pleased to offer Robotic Assisted
procedures. In order to perform these
procedures,
special
certification
is
required by the manufacturer of the
Robotic instrument as well as the hospitals that
ha~e
this technology
a~ailable.
Or. Kramer Is certified for both multi·port
• Firefly technology that allows surgeons to
view blood flow and structun:s to pn:vent
adverse events during surgery.
(multiple incisions) and single site (one
le55 Pain. Fa$ter Recovery.le$5 Surrlng
indicated for every patient.
incision) robotic procedures at multiple
hospitals. Robotic Assisted sursery is not
Robolic surgery has also allowed surgoons to
perform some procedmes through a single,
small incision called single-site procedun:s. The
increased visualization and precise hand movements allow surgeons to complete these procedures quickly and safely. Patients have less pain
and faster rocovcl)' with less scarring. The moSt
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Pilgrims with a Purpose
By Eric PoneJ, MD
A
s pilgrims in this lik weernbark up:;m
an advC1lture fined with great scories.
Stories of breathlessness, stories of
laughter. and stories of woe fill our memories
and await our tomorrows. However, all noble
journeys, regardless of their rabbit trails and pit
stops. must be destined for a singular end.
Human life is no exception. The "end" for
mankind determines more than eternity. It also
concerns present spiritual wellness. As we
alternate between the peaks and valleys of the
journey, today's wellnen depends On Who is
our end. our own health or our heavenly FathC1".
Upon the peaks of life, the gripping wind may
enchant us with imaginations of inner stn:ngth.
We may rejoice in virtually soaring above the
world and forget owsclves. Look at me! Look
at what [accomplished! We forget that our
glory is not the purpose for which we were
placed upon the eanh. We forget that the glory
of Another is our tnIe calling.
$0 whl!ther you I!llt or drink or whaltn'er you do, do 1IIlllfor Ihl! gtory of God.
Within the depths of life, the valleys of despair,
the stagnancy of the thick darkness may seem to
choke us. We may agonize over why we were
born Or why we were "fatoo" to such a state.
Woe is me! I am undone. Li kewise, we forget
that our suc«ss and victory were never meant
to be the end at which we aimed. We forget that
the glory of AnothC1" is our calling. This Other
does not need our suc«'ss.
One would hope that we might fare benC1" when
neither the heights of SUCCfiS intoxicate us nor
the depths of suffering overwhelm us.
UowevC1". in the midst of everyday life. we
strive but often away from the noble purpose of
Another. As we consider Our state, we see the
reflcaion ofan aging monal and ask ourselves
(/ Corlnlhlan$ t o:3J)
how we might improve what we perceive. We ask
how to lower our cholesterol so that we might live
a few mOre years. We ask how we might raise Our
honnone levels to invigorate our persona. We ask
how we mightlesscn the pain SO we might remain
independent JUSt a little longer.
=
Though we
not wrong in seeking life, vitality,
and relief, may we not forget the higher goal
without which all else becomes possibly selfish.
The highC1" goal, the noble goal, the true goal is to
live for God's glory.
Whlltl!vl!r you do, work al It with Illl your
heRN, as working for the Lord, not for men.
(Coto$sian$ 3:23)
This is not only the end to which our journey
should aim, but the constant focus of our daily
walk along the path whether on the peaks. in the
valleys, Or somewhere in between . May our
years be filled with this purpose. May Our
vitality be harnessed for this purpose. May both
our suffering and our healing be turned to such a
worthy goal - the glory of God.
Keeping this goal of God's glory constantly in
mind. our spirits Can be well whelherour bodies
sfTivc through life or limp along till the end.
Either way. we will look back and give thanks
for the bles.sing~ of our pilgrimage.
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