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The currenteconomy haseveryone savingand cutting back.However, the onething you don’twant to cut back onis your health care,especially dentalhealth care. It’s nota luxury, it’s a nec-cessity. Thismonth’s cover feature discusses the importanceof staying on top of your dental health. It takesmore than an apple a day! You’ll find helpfultips on how to maintain healthy teeth andgums, and learn about the importance of keep-ing up to date with dental exams.

Also in this issue you’ll learn ways to stayhealthy while having fun grilling out in theback yard with family and friends. Just becauseyou’re on summer vacation doesn’t mean youshould take a vacation from healthy habits!

For inside the home you’ll learn how toarrange your furniture to maximize your livingspace for all the summer get-togethers you’ll behaving.

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An event to helpnew retirees andboomers sort out

the complexities ofMedicare and long-termcare will be held from 6-8p.m. July 9 at RaymondWalters College in BlueAsh.

Welcome to Medicareis hosted by the OhioSenior Health InsuranceInformation Program(OSHIIP), a division of theOhio Department ofInsurance. OSHIIP hasbeen presenting these freeevents in locations aroundOhio.

Council on Aging ofSouthwestern Ohio alsowill be there with an OwnYour Future informationtable. Own Your Future isa campaign to help people

understand the impor-tance of planning forlong-term care and to pro-vide tools to begin theprocess.

At Welcome toMedicare, you can:

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Medicare Advantageplans and prescriptiondrug coverage

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• Understand how“owning your future” isone of the best gifts youcan give to your lovedones

Learn about Medicare andlong-term care planning at event

Most of today’ssenior citizensaren’t spending

their day playing cardsand bingo. Hundreds ofClermont County seniorsfill their free time attend-ing area lifelong learningcenters, sponsored byClermont Senior Services,where they participate inTai Chi, yoga, line danc-ing, fine art classes, pro-grams on creating copycatrecipes, digital photogra-phy, safe driving, or hopon buses to go on interest-ing one-day trips.

“Lifelong learning is

important because it pro-vides opportunities formental and social stimula-tions and physical activityfor senior adults of allages,” Lifelong LearningProgram Manager JeanneSiegel says. The 2009summer catalog sizzleswith educational andentertainment programsand special events; Siegelinvites area seniors tocheck it out and “sign upand attend.”

The summer season ismembership time at thecounty’s seven lifelonglearning centers. VIP

membership rates are $12for Clermont County resi-dents and $30 for out-of-county residents.

Members receive dis-counts for many trips,classes and activities.Memberships run fromJuly 1 through June 30,and are full price anytime of the year. Dues arenot prorated, so now’s thetime to take advantage ofthe membership drive.

For information on anyof the programs presentedat the lifelong learningcenters, please call Jeanneat 947-7333.

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People around the country are get-ting ready to enjoy the great out-doors and fire up the grill on a

warm summer day. The warmer weatherand longer days are perfect for enjoyingfresh flavorful foods and outdoor activi-ties such as walking.

The following tips to ensure a summerfull of healthy habits:

1. Fire up the flavor: Grilling is a greatway to experience new flavors withoutadded fat and calories. Shop at home andlook for things you already have in yourcupboard. Vinegars and juice-based mari-nades can maximize flavors for meat, fishand vegetables and dry rubs can turn abland meat dish into a soulful, spicy sup-per.

2. Fresh finds: Remember that grillingis not just for meat and poultry. Freshvegetables are a delightful treat. Choosefoods that are tender and cook quickly.Less expensive options like potatoes,onions, corn and squash just need basicseasonings and they are ready to grill. Tobulk this up as a bigger side dish, addinexpensive pasta or beans to the grilledvegetables.

3. Cut those coupons: Check yourlocal supermarket circular for what’s onsale. And think beyond beef – rememberyou can enjoy a lean burger made fromchicken, turkey or salmon.

4. Water down your beverage bill: Tryskipping the soda aisle and use good oldtap water and teach the kids how tomake “sun tea” – set tea bags in a pitcherand put it out on the porch. Or liven upregular water with fruit like lemons,limes and oranges.

5. End the day with a family activity:Take a walk after dinner – not only iswalking a free form of exercise, but also agreat way to connect with family, friendsand neighbors. Walking also helps toburn calories and research suggests thatregular physical activity may help toreduce stress and improve sleep.

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During warm-weather months, youhave a primitive urge to clean up,clean out, and re-arrange your living

space. Maybe it was easy for our forebears toclean out their caves, but for many of us itbecomes a real challenge.

Just about everyone would like to havemore living space. Here’s the secret most pro-fessionals agree upon: clutter is the enemy.It’s a challenge for most people to be ruthlesswhen cleaning out their living area (or clos-ets). But the results are a more serene andpeaceful environment that will soothe youwhen you open your front door.

Think about your options. Being tough iseasier when you know you are giving awayitems to a charitable organization, and thatsomeone in need will make good use ofthem; or, that you’ll make a little money byselling them. Live by the rule: reduce, reselland recycle.

Lauren Wilkins, an Interior Design instruc-tor at The Art Institute of New York City, sayssummer is prime time for entertaining wheneverything is more casual, so lighten the feelof your environment. She suggests havingsmall occasional tables, benches or stools topull out of the closet when company comes.Scale is important; remove a big table andadd nesting tables.

Brightening up the whole color scheme issimple and can be done inexpensively. Vibrant colors are sum-mery, or if you prefer, cool colors can create a serene environ-ment – think of the blues and aquas of the ocean, a lake or apool.

“The heavy objects like major pieces of furniture will stay, butpillows, throws and light-weight curtains can be bought veryinexpensively, and can change the tone of the room,” Wilkinssays. “The dark colors of fall – burgundy, brown, deep olive –are switched to bright florals, stripes or light solids. These areinexpensive but effective changes.”

LaToya Nelson, also an interior design instructor at The ArtInstitute of New York City, says: “Think about people in thespace in summer. Most people do entertain more, so visualizehow your interior and exterior interact together. Emphasize theflow between the interior and the patio, terrace or lawn.”

“Roll up your heavy rug, add a light colored straw rug,” shesuggests. She too is an advocate of nesting tables for entertaining.

Nelson emphasizes sustainability: “Help the environment bymaking sure the sun doesn’t blaze through the windows leadingto an increase in air conditioning use. Window treatments canhelp. They contribute to the aesthetic environment but also act asthermal barriers by reducing the direct impact of the sun,” shesays.

“If you have direct southern exposure, protect the room,”Nelson says. “Eco-friendly products utilizing rapidly renewableor recycled materials may enhance the interior atmosphere byconnecting the interior environment with nature. And of course,bringing plants inside is a way of bringing the outside in.”

Both instructors agree that this season it can be more than fur-niture you rearrange – it can be your attitude and awareness ofnature and its harmonious relationship with your home space.

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ith the economy taking a nose dive, Americansare cutting back on spending – from food andtravel to even medical treatments. Both health

care and dental care are taking a back seat to moreurgent needs.

According to a recent survey by Cigna, a leadingprovider of health benefits, 41 percent of Americansare taking worse care of their health because of theeconomy. In fact, nearly half of Americans report thatsomeone in their household has skipped necessaryhealth care in the past year due to the cost, accordingto a recent Kaiser Foundation Poll. A recent studypublished in “Health Services Research” found thatan increase in unemployment may be associated withfewer preventive care visits.

Even though times are tough, it is still importantto take care of your body, particularly your oralhealth. With 92 percent of adults ages 20 to 64 experi-encing tooth decay – which can lead to cavities – intheir permanent teeth at some point in their lives,proper oral care routines and preventive dental carevisits are more essential than ever for achieving acleaner, healthier mouth.

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tine to help protect your teeth against cavities. I rec-ommend my patients use an anti-cavity fluoride rinsethat delivers multiple benefits.”

Dr. Lituchy offers four easy tips to help reduce therisk of oral care problems and maintain a beautifulsmile – without hurting your wallet:

• Multitask. Rinse your mouth with an anti-cavitymouthwash while you’re washing your face.

• Avoid sticky situations. Foods that stick to yourteeth create an environment for bacteria to thrive, sothe best strategy is to brush your teeth after mealsand snacks.

• Don’t skip your dental check-ups. Visiting yourdental professional at least twice a year is the bestway to maintain good oral health and detect prob-lems early on that could cause you more economicpain in the future.

• Technique matters. Learn the proper way tobrush and floss. Ask your dental professional or visitthe American Dental Association Web site,www.ada.org, which offers educational tutorialvideos.

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