West/Northwest Creative Living April

Mark your cal-endars: Mother’sDay is just aroundthe corner. Thisissue includes anarticle that givessome unique, per-sonalized gift ideasfor that specialwoman in your life.And before I forget,I love you mom –happy Mother’s Day!

Also, check out some fabulous new recipes forspring entertaining. They’re sure to be a hit atyour next gathering.

Finally, for the home decorators, there’s anarticle on how to redo your child’s room. It haslots of fun and interesting ways to create a roomthat both you and your child can be proud of.

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Rain showers and bloomingflowers aren’t the only things thatwill be kind to your sense of smell

this spring. It’s also the time of yearwhen you start to bake up

homemade breads, cookies, andmoist crumbly muffins.

This year, mix in some newrecipes with some longtime fam-ily favorites.

Here are some tips for mak-ing yummy treats that will havethe entire neighborhood gather-ing outside your kitchen thisspring:

• Bake quick breads in thecenter of the oven rack for bestheat circulation.

• Use a spring-handled icecream scoop (No. 20 or No. 24)to fill muffin cups or a melon-ball sized scoop for minimuffins.

• To tell if yeast bread isdone baking in the oven, tap thecrust. If the bread sounds hol-low, it’s finished.

• Boost the nutrition level inyour cookies by using wholewheat flour. This works reallywell for drop cookies. Find sever-al favorite recipes to try at www.GoldMedalWholeWheat.com.

• When making biscuits,make sure the baking powder orbaking soda ingredients arefresh. Look for expiration dateson the bottom of the box or can.

• And if you’re looking for

an easy way toadd somewhole grain toyour diet,whole wheatflour adds a special flavorand texture to your bakedgoods.

• Bread dough madewith whole wheat flour willbe stickier because the branand germ in the whole grainkeep the dough sticky. Don’tadd more flour; this willmake your bread dry andheavy. Instead, try lightlyoiling your hands to workwith the dough.

For more tips, go towww.GoldMedalFlour.comto sign up for the ScratchBakers’ Club, an online com-munity with recipes, mes-sage boards, how-to videosand baking advice from bak-ing expert and author of“The Cake Bible,” Rose LevyBeranbaum.

Register today, and enterthe Gold Medal FlourScratch Bakers’ Club BakingContest as well.

And, to get your springbaking season started offright, try this recipe.

Springtime Slice-and-BakeConfetti Cookies

Makes about four dozencookies

IInnggrreeddiieennttss11⁄4 cups sugar1⁄2 cup butter or mar-

garine, softened1⁄2 cup butter-flavored

shortening1 egg2 tablespoons milk2 teaspoons vanilla31⁄4 cups Gold Medal all-

purpose flour1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda1⁄8 teaspoon salt10 drops red food color-

ing16 drops yellow food col-

oring9 drops green food color-

ing3 tablespoons pastel-col-

ored confetti candy sprinkles

DDiirreeccttiioonnssHeat oven to 375 F. Line

bottom of a loaf pan, 9-by-5-by-3 inches, with plastic

wrap. Beat sugar, butter andshortening in a large bowlwith an electric mixer onmedium speed or mix with aspoon.

Stir in egg, milk andvanilla. Stir in flour, bakingsoda and salt. Divide doughinto thirds. Knead one foodcoloring into each dough.Press one of the coloreddoughs in the bottom of thepan.

Top with remaining col-ored doughs, pressing eachlayer firmly to seal. Turn thepan upside down andremove the plastic wrapfrom the dough.

Cut dough lengthwiseinto thirds. Cut each thirdcrosswise into 16 slices.Place about two inches aparton an ungreased cookiesheet. Sprinkle with candysprinkles. Bake 9 to 11 min-utes or until bottoms are alight golden brown.

Cool for one minute,remove from cookie sheetand place on a wire rack.

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DiscoverFABULOUSnewRECIPES

this spring

H E A L T H & F I T N E S S

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The art of preparing medicationsdates back to the origins of pharmacy.Over the years, however, this art hasbecome a specialty practice.

At Hill’s Compounding Pharmacy, inMilford, they still practice the timeproven art of compounding using mod-ern variations of the “mortar and pestle”to prepare unique and individualizedmedications.

“There are times when the manufac-tured products don’t meet the need ofthe person, but that person still has aneed,” explains owner Jeff Hill. “So wecustomize to your exact need. There’s noone-size-fits-all here.”

Working with your doctor, com-pounding allows Hill’s pharmacists tocustomize the strength and dosage formof a medication according to individualneeds.

Hormone therapyStructural differences exist between

human, and synthetic and animal hor-mones. In order for a replacement hor-mone to fully replicate the function ofhormones which were originally natu-rally produced and present in thehuman body, the chemical structuremust exactly match the original.

Hill’s compounding specialists worktogether with patients and prescribers toprovide customized hormone replace-ment therapy that provides the neededhormones in the most appropriatestrength and dosage form to meet eachperson’s specific needs. Close monitor-ing and medication adjustments areessential.

Skin creamsPain management is essential because

even when the underlying diseaseprocess is stable, uncontrolled pain pre-vents patients from working productive-ly, enjoying recreation, or taking pleas-ure in their usual roles in the family andsociety.

Topical and transdermal creams andgels can be formulated to provide highlocal concentrations at the site of appli-cation, for trigger point application, or

in a base that will allow systemicabsorption. Side effects associated withoral administration can often be avoidedwhen medications are used topically.When medications are administeredtransdermally, they are not absorbedthrough the gastrointestinal system anddo not undergo first-pass through theliver

Veterinary medicineCompounding allows veterinarians to

broaden their prescribing abilities and tooffer dosage forms that are patient-spe-cific in strength and formulation.Therefore, the goal of compounding forthe veterinary patient is to enhance theveterinarian’s ability to treat patients ina more effective and efficient manner.Compounding can make treating ani-mals easier if the pharmacist preparesflavored medications that animals acceptreadily.

Pharmacists Jeff Hill and Jim Bockhave more than 60 years of combinedexperience and can formulate and pre-pare a medication specifically designedfor you. For more information call 831-3735 or visit Hill’s CompoundingPharmacy at 931 Highway 28, in Milfordor visit www.HillsCompounding.com.

Hill’s CompoundingPharmacy has the right mix

Jeff Hill, owner of Hill’s Compound Pharmacy mixes a medicine for acustomer.


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Do you snore or know someone whodoes? Do you have obstructive sleepapnea but just can’t tolerate your CPAPmachine?

You’re not alone! An estimated 40million Americans snore and nearly 20million have sleep apnea, a conditionwhere the airway collapses during sleep,causing the person to stop breathing andawaken multiple timesevery hour with a gasp.

Sleep Apnea is a lifethreatening sleep disorderthat left undiagnosed anduntreated can shortenyour life span up to 18years!

While CPAP is the goldstandard of sleep apneatreatment, many people can’t toleratethe masks and pressure. An oral appli-ance is an FDA approved CPAP alterna-tive that fits over your teeth and holdsthe lower jaw forward, keeping your air-way from collapsing.

A sleep apnea sufferer himself, Dr.Kitzmiller and his wife Lori know first-hand the disruptions that untreated

sleep apnea can cause.“We used to think that snoring was

normal, but when Tim would stopbreathing for up to 20 seconds at a timeand then wake with a gasp, I got scared.After being diagnosed with sleep apneahe tried to use CPAP but his sleepinghabits made it too difficult to use. He’sbeen using and treating patients with

oral appliancetherapy now foryears … and nowwe’re both gettinga restful night’ssleep!” Loriexplained.

Want to seewhat a differenceoral appliance

therapy can be to treat your snoring orsleep apnea?

Give Dr. Kitzmiller a call at 248-8848to schedule your complimentary consul-tation. Dr. Kitzmiller and his team cancoordinate your entire care process,including scheduling your diagnosticsleep study, treatment visits, insuranceand follow up.

Snore? Can’t tolerate CPAP?Dr. Kitzmiller has a solution

Dr. Kitzmiller and his wife Lori both sleep better with Oral Appliance Therapy

Quick quizNot sure if you have sleepapnea? Take a quick quizat www.cincisleep.com to

see if you are at risk.


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Jim Barrie wants to share his love forscuba diving, so he’s letting everyonetry it for free.

His dive shop, The Scuba Shack,(www.TheScubaPlace.com) located inFlorence, is offering a free “Try SCUBAExperience” to anyone interested in div-ing.

“Scuba diving is not a sport. It’s not ahobby. It’s a lifestyle! We want to exposeas many people as we can to this excit-ing way of life,” Barrie said.

The Scuba Shack conducts free one-hour dives every Saturday.

Barrie has owned The Scuba Shackfor 11 years, and in that time has beentold by countless people that they wouldlove to try diving.

He knows that if they do, they’ll loveit! So he wants to give them the oppor-tunity.

All those who would like to try scubadiving will be geared-up and go for adip in The Scuba Shack’s indoor, heated,10 foot-deep, diver-training pool.

The dives are led by The Shack’s cer-tified instructors.

Reservations are required, and can bemade by calling 859-283-1550.

The Scuba Shack also offers SCUBA

certification training. Through compre-hensive classroom and pool training,divers learn proper technique, safetymeasures, and how to use the equip-ment.

Divers certified at The Scuba Shackare given unlimited training classes atno extra charge.

The Shack also provides unlimitedaccess to their pool and use of scubaequipment for certification students.Once certified, a diver is ready to go onone of the shop’s many trips to divelocations in the United States andabroad.

In the next 14 months, The Shack willlead trips to locations such as: St. Lucia,Hawaii, Bonaire, Cozumel, Florida, Fiji,and the Bahamas. Pricing varies by des-tination.

Many trips are enjoyable for bothdivers and non-divers, so the diver caneasily bring a spouse or friend.However, trips specifically for divers arenoted.

“There’s nothing quite like a grouptrip,” said Barrie. “Both divers and non-divers come back with a group of newfriends, having seen some of the world’smost beautiful locations,” he said.

Take a dip - try scuba diving for freeThe Scuba Shack is offering a free “Try SCUBA Experience.”

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Make that spring vaca-tion or summer sun moreenjoyable by buildingyour base tan early. ATotal Tan prides itself inclean and friendly tanningwith no appointmentsever taken. Even duringthe busy season, withalmost 100 tanning unitson the west side offereveryone the chance tocome right in and get aquick and relaxing tan.

This month A Total Tanis offering specials ontheir monthly unlimitedand two weeks unlimitedpackages. These packagesare 30 and 14 uninterrupt-ed consecutive days oftanning. Take advantageof these great deals andget a steal on tanning thismonth! You can feel safe

purchasing these pack-ages because A Total Tanoffers no contracts and nohidden fees. Only buy thetanning when you need orwant it, don’t get ropedinto contracts that areimpossible to get out ofwith some of the competi-tors’ 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 sunless spraytanning booth Mystic Tanat all three west-side loca-tions. Mystic Tan gives

you the look of confi-dence, whether you’reshopping at the mall orhaving a night out on thetown. You’ll turn heads asyou pass by with the per-fect tan that looks likeyou’ve spent hours per-fecting.

Even if you can’t tanthrough traditionalmeans, Mystic Tan givesyou a beautiful golden tanthat looks completely nat-ural. Hydrating nutrientsenrich your skin, givingyou a beautiful glow youthought you’d neverachieve on your own.Mystic Tan is quick, sim-ple … and dark! Get inand take advantage oftheir Mystic Mondays …all single sessions in theMystic are half price!

Get ready for vacation at A Total Tan

Most parents can relate:Redecorating your child’sroom often turns out to befar more challenging thanfreshening up the decor inother areas of your home.

After all, kids havetheir own personalitiesand tastes – and what youlike might not mesh withtheir ideas of the world’scoolest bedrooms.

Obviously, as parents, we want the bestfor our kids but we also need to be budget-conscious these days. And, redecoratingprojects often spiral into endeavors thatgobble up not only your budget but alsoyour sanity. Often, what started out as a funredecorating project can quickly turn into anoverwhelming task that everyone in thefamily dreads finishing.

But, if you do it right and with somethoughtful pre-planning, redecorating kidspaces doesn’t have to be draining to yourbank account or your patience, notes DonnaSchroeder, Dutch Boy color marketing anddesign manager.

“There are a few basic decorating foun-

The land ofmake-believe:

Creatingplayful

kids’ rooms on

a budget

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Even though April showersbring May flowers, the hail andhigh winds that accompanythunderstorms can damage yourroof and cause expensive repairs.Justin Shoemaker, who estimatesroof damage for RoofTime, statesthat if you think your roof hassustained damage, don’t wait,because it won’t get better byitself.

“The very best thing you cando if you think you have damageis to call a reputable roofer, whowill come out and give you a freeestimate,” Shoemaker said. “Agood roofer will get up on theroof, not just measure from theground. He will also get up intothe attic and check the inside ofthe roof. When you call RoofTime, we do it all; we knowhomeowners don’t like surprises,so we look under and on top of a

roof.”Typically, the Cincinnati-

Northern Kentucky area seesvery strong winds in April, andhail at the end of June and July,but so far,the thun-derstormshavebroughtsome hailalong withthe gustywinds. Shoemaker says manytimes a homeowner will getscared and allow a companywithout a reputation to surveythe roof, and that company mighttell the homeowner he needs awhole new roof when he reallyonly has minor damage.

“We have been an Angie’s Listaward recipient for four yearsbecause of our excellent qualifica-

tions and quality work,” heexplained. “Our reputationstands for itself. We are preferredroofers at 13 different insurancecompanies, we use the same soft-

ware, andwe won’tmake youwait for theinsurancecompaniesto paybefore get-

ting your roof back in shape.”Roof Time is a third genera-

tion, family owned company thatproudly offers the completeOwens-Corning line of shingles,siding, gutter toppers and atticinsulation. The company is amember in good standing of allthe major trade associations, suchas the Kentucky RoofingContractors Association, the

N.R.C.A. the HBA, and alwaysinstalls projects according toOSHA specs.

“Sometimes when a storm isover, you think everything isokay, because there is no damageimmediately evident,” saidShoemaker. “But damage can bemissed until the next stormcomes and suddenly you have aleak. If you don’t take care of itimmediately you risk highercosts, mold, and lost propertyvalues, not to mention the factthat insurance companies have alimited time for homeowners toreport damage.“

So if you are nervous after thenext big storm, or you just thinkit is time to replace siding or gut-ters, give Roof Time a call at 859-341-TIME. Or you can visitwww.time2roof.com for Internetonly offers!

Spring’s harsh weather can damage roofs

“The very best thing you can do ifyou think you have a damaged roof

is call a reputable roofer...”

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There is probably nowhere else in Cincinnatilike Delhi Township forits rich history of green-houses and flower grow-ers. Residents of Delhi areso lucky to have the num-ber of greenhouses toshop. The largest retailgreenhouse complex isNature’s CornerGreenhouses at 1028Ebenezer Road at RapidRun.

Aside from the historyof Nature’s CornerGreenhouses, there is alsothe fact that Tom and BethOestreicher, along withtheir knowledgeable staff,grow some of the mostbeautiful flowers in thecity!

They are growers ofthousands of perennials,annuals, herbs, vegeta-bles, and water plants.Walking down the aisles

at Nature’s Corner it isjust bench after bench ofbeautiful plants to bright-en anyone’s yard.

“Since we grow ourplants we can sell them atvery affordable priceswhich we know will helpour customers especiallyin today’s economy,” Tomsaid.

With gas prices goingup, Nature’s Corner is aone-stop place to shop fornot only plants but pot-tery, fertilizers, pottingmix, deer repellents,mulch, fish and poundsupplies and much more!

One loyal customerwas pleased to commentabout the new, bright andcolorful displays alongwith more informationalsignage. She said: “Eachyear I can’t wait to comehere and see all thechanges that have been

made to make my plantshopping more fun!”

Other benefits of shop-ping Nature’s Corner isthe custom planting serv-ices where you bring inyour containers to be pro-fessionally planted or pickup one of the beautifulpre-planted container gar-dens that are ready to go.

Another new benefit ofNature’s Corner is theirnew Web site, www.naturescornerplants.com,which has more informa-tion including hours, spe-cials, coupons, growertips, driving directionsand much more.

Come shop Nature’sCorner and enjoy thegreat plants, enjoy thegreat savings and remem-ber to be happy that youhave professional localflower growers in yourbackyard!

Flower growers in your backyarddations that can have a huge impact on a child’s room,with color being at the forefront,” Schroeder says.“Aside from floors and window treatments, the largestarea where color is used is on the walls.

Luckily for parents, painting their child’s room is afun, easy and very inexpensive way to update a livingspace. It’s also a great way to involve your child in thedecision process so they can help create a memorablespace to call their own.”

When choosing paint, a little forethought and somefundamental knowledge on color selection are allthat’s needed. Don’t make the mistake of thinkingthere are “right or wrong colors.” Let creativity – andyour child’s tastes – be your guide.

Redecorating a fresh, new space for children goesbeyond selecting paint colors and decorating themes.If you’re planning a significant revamping of a room,or are perhaps welcoming a new baby, look into dou-ble-duty furniture, such as changing tables that con-vert easily into a bureau, so once a baby is out of dia-pers, the table can still serve a purpose in the room.

If your children are older, there’s nothing wrongwith refurbishing hand-me-down furniture to givetheir rooms a new look – and save some money. A lit-tle ingenuity, paint and some old-fashioned elbowgrease can turn a beat-up, dated old armoire, book-shelf or desk into a whimsical piece of expression inany room, not to mention handy storage for toys,clothing, books and more.

Speaking of storage, more is always better – over-plan rather than installing just enough for currentbelongings. Let’s face it: kids come with lots of stuffthat seems to multiply nightly.

The cabinet that can hold a few blankets and bookstoday likely will end up stuffed with clothes, toys andcollectibles even a year or two down the road. Thereare plenty of cost-effective and colorful storage andcloset units available at a variety of home improve-ment retailers.

And don’t forget extending creativity to the finish-ing touches – accessories like window treatments andnovelty throw rugs. Create fanciful designs on plain,inexpensive roman shades or room-darkening blindsby decorating them with patterns from fun stencils orstamps, using paints that coordinate with the wall andtrim palette.

From flowers or cars to trains or fairies, the possi-bilities for livening up plain window treatments areendless – and far from costly. Area rugs add anotherbit of special personalization to a child’s bedroom. Alively, patterned rug can add a lighthearted feel to anyspace.

“With a little planning and a lot of imagination, it’seasy to create a playful space for kids that pops withcolor and some personalized magic, even on the tight-est budget,” Schroeder says. “In fact, they might like itso much when you send them to their room; theymight not want to leave.”

Courtesy of ARAcontent

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G I F T S F O R M O M


Ah, the mono-gram – is there anymore definitivestatement of per-sonalization andownership – not tomention class –than the artisticrendering of one’sname or initials ona gift?

What’s in a name?A great gift idea, that’s what

Are you looking for aunique gift for Mother’sDay? Graduation?Wedding? Baby shower?What about for a birthdayfor a child or grandchild?Want to refresh or updatehome decorations? ASweet Life has all this andmore. Located on ColerainAvenue, owner CherylCleary has joined together30 local crafters to offercustomers a specialtyshop described as a year-round craft show.

The store carries giftsfor children (Barbie and18-inch doll clothes, hairbows, dresses, etc.); co-workers (laser-engraved

custom desk accessories,frames, glasses); familymembers (jewelry, purses,stained glass, pottery,mosaic items); or home(candles, floral, quilteditems, coasters, pillows,and unique bird houses).A Sweet Life carries hand-made cards and fabric giftbags to finish all of yourspring gift-giving needs

If you have a sweettooth, A Sweet Life hasyou covered with 25 tastycupcake flavors, fudge,chocolate-covered pret-zels, and assorted candies.

Antiques and col-lectibles more your style?A special section of the

store has been set asidejust for you. Featured hereare retired PreciousMoments, LongabergerBaskets and VeryImportant Bears, antiquelinens, metal signs, glass-ware, and gifts from daysgone by.

Mother’s Day andFather’s Day are fastapproaching and A SweetLife’s selection of candy,cupcakes, candles, andcrafts will make your gift-giving a hit. Place yourcupcake and candy ordersby Wednesday, May 5, forSaturday, May 8, in-storepick up. Make your life ASweet Life.

A Sweet Life brings cupcakes,crafts to Colerain Township

Truly, a mono-gram can elevate themost mundane giftto a sublime level ofpersonalization.

Monograms havetraditionally beenused to personalizetowels, linens, robesand dress shirts, buttoday it’s possible toput a person’s nameon virtually any-thing.

In fact, some pop-ular gifts are getting

a personalized spinthis season.

Here are a fewpopular gift cate-gories that now offersome fun andimpressive optionsfor personalizedgifts.

Home decorA personalized

home decor gift canbe elegant, nostalgicor just plain fun,depending on the

personality of theperson you’re givingto.

Is your recipient ahomebody? Shemight appreciate thechance to wrap up ina plush, personalizedthrow on a chillywinter night.

Shopping for acooking fan? A per-sonalized wall deco-ration declaring theownership of thekitchen might be a

fun option. Or, go with a

crock of cutlery andcooking utensilsbearing the name ofthe kitchen’s “topchef.”

For the pet loverin your life, considera welcome mat per-sonalized with thepet’s “paw prints”and name, or a pic-ture frame adornedwith the furryfriend’s name.

JewelryIt’s been said a

gift of jewelry isalways welcome.Instead of giving her(or him) yet anotherwatch this year, orgoing with the crowdand giving the “in”item of the season,why not make a jew-elry gift truly uniqueby having it person-alized?

You can put therecipient’s name onvirtually any piece ofjewelry, from a pen-dant to a charmbracelet. Or, person-alize the gift bychoosing coloredstones that representthe recipient’s birthdate or the birthmonths of his or herchildren.

You can opt formonogrammed orpersonalized jewelryin virtually everymetal, from silver toplatinum, in piecesranging from pen-dants and rings tobracelets and eventoe rings.

For a real splash,opt for traditionalname pendants infrolicking script orwatches with therecipient’s nameimprinted on the facebeneath the crystal.Courtesy of ARAcontent

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While April 18-24,2010, is NationalVolunteer Week and atime that volunteers arerecognized, at CedarVillage, volunteers areappreciated each andevery day.

More than 250 women,men and junior volunteersgive selflessly to ensurethat residents have thespecial services and“extras” that make CedarVillage a warm, familyenvironment.

What do volunteers doat Cedar Village? Some ofthe smiling faces behindthe Deli counter in thelobby are volunteers asare all of the lovely ladieswho work in, and run, theGift Shop. Volunteers helpwith transportation. Theyrun activities like monthlyresident birthday partiesand bingo.

Some of the volunteersdo special programs likecooking with the residentsor crossword puzzles –even karaoke. There arevolunteers who bringtheir pets to provide pettherapy and other volun-teers who are friendly vis-itors and spend time get-ting to know, and connectwith, specific residents.

In fact, volunteers pro-vided Cedar Village withmore than 11,400 hours ofservice in 2009. Accordingto a study by IndependentSector, volunteer timeequates to an averagevalue of $20.25/hour, so,for Cedar Village that’s acontribution of more than$232,000!

Cedar Village’s annualsalute to volunteers willbe held April 22, 2010. Atthat time, two excitingnew volunteer opportuni-ties will be announced.The first is to be a part of

the brand-new Louis andDorothea GinbergComfort Care program.This new service,designed to offerenhanced pain controland end-of-life services toCedar Village residents,will have many differentroles for volunteers.

Volunteers may sitwith a resident or familyand visit. Some may knitblankets, arrange flowersor other tasks that willenhance the resident’senvironment. If thatsounds good to you, thereis room for additionalvolunteers. You can applyon the Web site atwww.cedarvillage.org orby e-mailing or callingMarcia Westcott, [email protected] or754-3100.

The other new pro-gram, which will begin inearly summer, is CedarFit,a brand new way to helpseniors improve theirwellness and fitness.

The CedarFit programvolunteers will learn sim-ple exercises that they canteach anyone to do intheir home, whether thathome is in the communityor in a facility setting.Using guidelines devel-oped by the NationalInstitute for Health, vol-unteers will work withindividuals, one on one,to help teach them tech-niques they can use, with-out any special equipmentor location.

If you’d like to help, e-mail or call Marcia Westcottat [email protected] or 754-3100.

Making it happen at Cedar Village

Volunteer Cindy Walsh works one on one with a resident in the Opening Minds through Art.

Do you ask people torepeat things? Do youstruggle to hear telephonecallers clearly? Do otherscomplain that your televi-sion is too loud?

If so, you’re not alone.Hearing impairment is thethird most commonchronic health conditionin the country, and sadly,almost 20 millionAmericans have notsought professional help.

Untreated hearing losscan cause tension in yourrelationships, hinder yourperformance at school orat work, and disrupt yourlife... no matter what yourage.

But you can changethat. Research has provedthat hearing aids can

improve the lives of peo-ple with hearing loss…and their families. SharonChristopherson, owner ofChristopherson & ClarkHearing Center, hasgained an excellent repu-tation among her patientsfor fitting hearing devicesthat have changed theway they hear, helpingthem to regain confidenceto participate in theirhomes, churches, offices,and relationships.

Sharon and her associ-ate, Amy Smith, takeadvantage of the best innew technology to fitpatients with aids that arecomfortable, stylish, anddiscreet.

At Christopherson &Clark Hearing Center, you

will find an audiologistyou can trust, with morethan 30 years of experi-ence at helping you selectthe best hearing aids foryour hearing loss, yourlifestyle, and your budget.Patients also enjoy thepersonal attention theyreceive, lifetime in-officeservicing of their hearingaids and financing avail-ability.

In celebration of BetterHearing Month this May,they are offering compli-mentary hearing consulta-tions to help you improveyour hearing health. Call598-9444 today to sched-ule your free consultationor for your free copy ofThe Consumer’s Guide toHearing Aids.

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Check in for a hearing checkupduring Better Hearing Month

Clovernook providesquality nursing care andrehabilitation, as well asone of the most progres-sive, effective wound carecenters in the Tristate.Clovernook is nestled intosix park-like acres in theresidential neighborhoodof North College Hill andits caring professionalstaff is dedicated to serv-ing the needs of the resi-dents and their families.

The ProgressiveWound Centre wasopened in 2004, due toClovernook’s successes inhealing vascular, venous,diabetic, surgical, pressureand complex wounds. TheProgressive WoundCentre team uses state ofthe art products and inno-

vative treatments. Withquality care, careful moni-toring, and a unified teamapproach, the profession-als at The ProgressiveWound Centre advancehealing in dramatic ways.The Progressive WoundCentre is like no other inthe region!

All rehabilitation thera-pies: Physical,Occupational, Speech,Respiratory, andRecreational are availableto their residents.Clovernook is Medicaidand Medicare certifiedand provides private pay,as well as some privateinsurances. They providelong-term and short-termcare, and skilled andintermediate care.

Quality nursingcare, rehabilitation




Bob Bosse and his wifeAlma Bosse have been clientsof Hillebrand Home Healthfor more than four years. TheBosses have been married 63years. They have five children,12 grandchildren and fourgreat-grandchildren!

The Bosses have been life-time “west-siders.” They attendMass at St. James parish. Bob worked forthe post office for 38 years and Almaworked part time for McAuley HighSchool for many years.

They are very happy with their serv-ices and applauded, Hope, their HomeHealth Aide, as dependable, caring andkind.

Bob receives personal careand homemaking services.Hope, from Hillebrand HomeHealth, is there three days aweek to assist them.

The Bosses are most proud oftheir family. They feel veryblessed to have such a wonder-

ful family. Those at HillebrandHome Health are happy to be a

part of their extended family.Bob is also proud of his Elder her-

itage. He bleeds purple.For more information about services

offered or insurance coverage ofHillebrand Home Health services, pleasecontact Janet Cella RN, director of nurs-ing at 598-6648.

Hillebrand Home Healthspotlights two clients as‘Clients of the Month’


Vicki Dirr, Lynn Smyth, and Janet Cella or Hillebrand Home Health.

Dr. Witsken.Matt WitskenMD, Medical Director.



Mercy Franciscan atWest Park is proud of itslong-standing commit-ment to the senior com-munity of the west side ofCincinnati. “A huge partof what makes West Parkso unique is the longevityand loyalty of its associ-ates and residents,”explains Kendra Couch,executive director ofMercy Franciscan at WestPark, “This really doesbecome a home not onlyfor those who physicallylive here, but also forthose who serve the resi-dents.”

“It’s the kind of placewhere I would trust thecare of my own familymember,” says KellyMartin, director of busi-ness development forMercy’s Senior Health &Housing Services. “In fact,when my Papa (grandfa-ther) needed a place fol-lowing a hospital stay acouple of years ago, Iknew that I wanted himto be at West Park.”Although this choicerequired the family totravel a little further tovisit, they felt confident inthe care he would receive.In fact, (over the years)many employees havereferred their own familymembers to West Park, asneeded!

As part of a system ofsenior living communi-ties, West Park shares itsexpertise as part of aregional quality team ofleaders from all six loca-tions. This quality team iscomposed of the RegionalMedical Director, Dr.Victor Lee, and theDirectors of Nursing andthe Executive Directorsfrom each site. They meetmonthly to measure theirquality indicators and to

assure we are providingthe best possible care toresidents. We are happy tobe frequently ranked “5-Stars” in Quality (fromCenters for Medicare andMedicaid Services) at all

six of our sites.West Park has under-

gone many changes sinceit opened in 1983, includ-ing the addition of apart-ments and services. Infact, West Park has beenlocally and nationally rec-ognized for its uniqueprogram “DaySTAE,”which serves residentswith Alzheimer’s andrelated dementia.DaySTAE was implement-ed at West Park in 2003,and uses a tailored, thera-peutic approach to activi-ties to communicate pur-pose and meaning to theparticipant. Programmingincludes TimeSlips, anational storytelling pro-gram, drumming circlesand Memories in theMaking, which is an artprogram sponsoredthrough the Alzheimer’sAssociation.

As part of MercyHealth Partners, a com-prehensive health carenetwork including hospi-tals, wellness centers andmore, Mercy Franciscan atWest Park offers quality

care and expertise com-bined with the amenitiesof a care-free home life.

As a continuing carecommunity, West Parkoffers residential livingand care, nursing, skilled

nursing and physical,occupational and speechtherapy. Apartmentsrange in sizes to meet anyneed. A full service bank,newly renovated beautysalon, daily Mass/weeklynon-denominational serv-ices, and a wide range ofamenities and socialevents are at your finger-tips as a resident at WestPark!

It is never too early todo your “homework”when considering seniorliving options for yourselfor a loved one. Whetheryou are beginning thesearch or starting theprocess of moving, now isthe time to call.

For a limited time, weare offering move-inincentives with savings ofover $4,000 for newResidential Living resi-dents. Call Joyce at 451-8900 for more details or toschedule your personaltour – or lunch and a tour– at your convenience. Or,visit www.e-mercy.com/seniorliving.

Mercy Franciscan at West Park: Tradition of excellence

Madeline Versteeg and Physical Therapist Mary Kreidenweis are pictured during a therapysession at Mercy Franciscan at West Park.

“A huge part of what makes WestPark so unique is the longevity and

loyalty of its associates andresidents. This really does become

a home not only for those whophysically live here, but also forthose who serve the residents.”

“It’s the kind of place where Iwould trust the care of my own

family member. In fact, when myPapa (grandfather) needed a placefollowing a hospital stay a coupleof years ago, I knew that I wanted

him to be at West Park.”

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