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Nutritional:Breakfast Tips to Get YOU Going in the Morning!

Emotional:Mindfulness Meditation for Health and Happiness

Physical:Sacro-iliac Joint Dysfunction

Technology and the iGeneration:How Much is Too Much?

Healthcare Coverage:Options for Early Retirees

Peoria Community Steps Up:It Truly Takes a Village to Fight Heart Disease

Sleep Apnea:Getting The Sleep I Needed Changed My Life

Sandwich Generation:Lifestyle Changes Part 4

Healthy Kids:Active Children = Active Learners

Sciatica:What A Pain in The…OUCH!

Dementia:Is It Alzheimer’s?

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Some exciting research has been growing over the past 35 years that has demonstrated just how powerful learning to practice mindfulness meditation and other forms of relaxation can be for improving overall health. In the early 1970s Dr. Herbert Benson and his colleagues at Harvard Medical School produced some excellent research demonstrating that meditation can be beneficial to patients with heart disease. His research also demonstrated that the practice was helpful in reducing the stress and anxiety of everyday life. Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn began teaching mindfulness

It is estimated that we breathe over 5 million times a year. And yet how often have you ever actually noticed even one of those 5 million breaths? If you are like most people, then you rarely

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meditation in 1979, and his colleagues produced hundreds of research studies in the 1990’s that demonstrated the health and happiness-related benefits of mindfulness meditation for patients with pain problems, nausea, and even cancer. Dr. Kabat-Zinn and his colleagues have found that even patients with very high levels of stress, depression, and anxiety can be helped simply by teaching them how to meditate upon their breath. Mindfulness meditation practice has also been noted to help develop higher states of empathy and other forms of emotional intelligence. Its neurophysiological basis is becoming increasingly well understood through MRI research. And yet, mindfulness meditation is a very simple and powerful technique that has only two essential instructions:• Sit comfortably• Pay attention to your breathing with a gentle and open state of

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You just follow your very own experience of breathing while practicing mindfulness meditation. No one suggests anything to you, and the practice occurs very much in the here and now as you follow your breath. It is important to note, one does not need to have laser-like states of attention to practice meditation. In fact, mindfulness is a really good practice for people who get distracted easily. This is a rather fool-proof technique that generally cannot be done incorrectly. If your mind wanders away from the breathing practice, then this is considered a normal experience. Perhaps you might hear a noise or begin thinking of your life in some way. When this happens, you just simply return to following your breath without passing any judgment.

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If you do happen to judge yourself, and think to yourself that you are doing the technique wrong, even that should be considered an experience that may be observed and released. Once again, you just go back to following your breath again. Meditation helps you cultivate a deep sense of acceptance about yourself and everything in the world around you. This is one of the reasons why it is beneficial when coping with health problems and negative emotions. Probably, almost any challenge in life can be made easier through the practice of mindfulness meditation. You are very welcome to come and join our Mindfulness Media-tion group on Tuesday evenings from 5:15-6:15 at the Cancer Center for Healthy Living at 5215 N. Knoxville Avenue here in Peo-ria. This is a free session that anyone may join and participate in for as long as they wish. The practice is taught according to the guidelines established by science and medicine. Comfortable seating is provided and no special equipment or apparel is neces-sary. No advance notice or appointment is ever required. Just show up and enjoy the practice. At the very least, take a moment for yourself, and truly enjoy your next breath.

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Back pain is experienced by about 90% of all people at some point during life. Fortunately, most individuals have relief of pain and do not require treatment beyond physical therapy

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ment. There are also cases which involve a missed or inappropriate diagnosis. These are areas that readily hold opportunity to improve outcomes and increase hope for the patient with disabling pain. After all, it is hard to treat a problem if you either do not know what caused it or if you have picked the wrong cause. Sacro-iliac (SI) joint dysfunction is a very common cause of back pain. Medical literature has reported it as the cause in 25% or more of cases, however, it is not commonly diagnosed by many physicians. SI joint pain can present as low back pain and/or pain radiating down the back of the leg. Therefore, it is often misdi-agnosed as degenerative disc disease, sciatica, failed back syn-drome or categorized as a soft tissue disorder of unknown origin. These missed diagnoses lead to a multitude of failed treatments including surgeries that leave the patient no better, and sometimes worse than before the procedure. That is why it is important to seek treatment from a spine specialist who is thorough and has a broad knowledge of diseases and ailments of the spine. Any evaluation should include a thorough history and physical exam by the medical team and include direct oversight by the physi-cian. The diagnosis of SI Joint pain or dysfunction is typically made after physical exam and can be confirmed by an injection. These injections are done with xray guidance and will typically anesthetize (numb up) the joint and well as use steroid to reduce inflammation. If the SI Joint is the problem, the injection should relieve 70% or more of the patient’s pain. Once properly diagnosed, an appropriate reha-bilitation program can be started to help the patient on to recovery. Sometimes, the injections have to be repeated. Unfortunately, the rehab and injections do not always provide lasting or complete relief. At that time, more invasive treatments can be used.

Traditionally, surgery and interventional pain management were used to treat these patients. The surgery was a large procedure and was rarely recommended, so most patients would receive pro-cedures from pain specialists such as nerve root ablations. Many of these procedures would only work several months to a year and would have to be repeated over the life of the patient to maintain relief. Currently, there are minimally invasive surgical procedures that have been developed to provide a permanent solution for pain relief. Procedures such as SImmetry, from Zyga Technologies Inc. allow surgeons to provide a surgical option to truly fuse the joint and obtain permanent pain relief. The procedure also uses a technique that avoids most of the risk and recovery downside to the previ-ous large operations. These procedures can be safely done in an outpatient surgical setting and provide almost immediate pain relief. Patients are able to walk immediately and perform minor tasks with limited difficulty. This allows people to return to work and recreation more quickly and with less long term pain management needs. Back pain is unfortunately an ailment that affects most of us at some point in our lives, but there is increasing hope for those who suffer from chronic pain. Pills and activity restrictions are not the only answers, and medical literature would also argue against chronic medication usage for pain. Chronic back pain does not have to be a nightmare. With new technologies and a careful and thoughtful diagnosis, there is hope for pain relief for greater num-bers of patients every day.

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Does it seem like your child has their phone attached to them at all times? Or that Facebook has taken over your computer? Then you are probably living with someone from the iGenera-

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ous employer. The cost can be steep, but it is often less than the price you will find by shopping on the open market. COBRA coverage is typically available for up to 18 months after departure from an employer.

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• Consider a part-time job that offers healthcare coverage. While this might not be the ideal option, it can help to bridge the gap between the end of COBRA coverage and the date of Medicare enrollment.

The AARP says that about 16% of individuals 50 to 64 are unin-sured - playing the waiting game until Medicare kicks in. This is a potentially costly risk to take. While it may save you some money in the short-term, it could end up depleting your savings in the long-term if an unexpected illness arises or an accident occurs. A recent survey of primary-care physicians conducted by the American Academy of Family Physicians showed 58% reported an increase in the number of cancelled appointments and 60% acknowledged seeing more health problems caused by patients’ skipping preventive care. Instead of cutting back on healthcare expenses because of lack of insurance, consider asking your physi-cian for help. Most physicians are willing and able to lend a hand when a patient’s budget does not allow for expensive treatments or medications. Whether you’re considering retirement or trying to find ways to cut medical costs, consider all of your options first and talk to your physician and financial advisor before making a decision.

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What is a heart walk? And how does it “fight” heart disease? “The Peoria Heart Walk is essentially a fundraiser and awareness event that benefits the American Heart Association,” said Melissa Chrisman, Corporate Events Director at the American Heart Associa-tion. “The success of the event depends on community support from local businesses and individuals.” Companies are recruited from American Heart Association vol-unteers and employees to build walk teams. Each team member is responsible for fundraising beforehand. Local individuals can also build

their own teams, and many start teams in memory of a loved one. Walkers can also win prizes depending on how much they raise; any-one who raises over $100 will receive a t-shirt. Then all teams gather for the main event on October 8th at Laura Bradley Park to enjoy booths that include health information, heart-healthy snacks, health screenings, music and more. The 1 or 3-mile walk will kick off after a short awards program. “The great thing about the heart walk is that anyone can partici-pate,” said Chrisman. “Heart attack survivors who may not be able to walk long distances can walk. Mothers pushing children in strollers can walk. Participants are welcome to bring their dogs are welcome to attend. It’s truly a community event.” The American Heart Association also recognizes individuals who have gone major lengths to improve their health during a special pro-gram at the walk. The community is encouraged to nominate someone they know for a Lifestyle Change Award. Nominations forms are avail-able through Melissa Chrisman at [email protected], or call 309-585-2995.

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So where does the money go? The mission of the American Heart Association is to improve the cardiovascular health of Americans by 20 percent by 2020, and the organization works to reach that goal through the following initiatives:• Improving patient care through hospital-based guideline programs• Advocating to our legislators for laws that improve the health of

Americans• Reaching out to at-risk populations• Raising awareness through movements such as Go Red For Women• Helping children to gain healthy habits• Saving lives through education – the AHA pioneered CPR and works

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• Research - The American Heart Association uses funds raised at events such as the Peoria Heart Walk for cardiovascular research and programs. The AHA has funded more than $1.4 billion in research over the last decade.

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Solutions, was raised in the Philippines where caring for the elderly in their own homes is the norm. In her youth, her grandfather suffered a stroke and she helped her family care for him until his final days. After moving to the United States in 1995, the young nurse sought to bring this same level of loving care and comfort to those who might need it in Central Illinois, and started to formulate a plan to open her own company. In 2005, this idea became a reality, and Care Solutions has

been providing home healthcare to the Morton area ever since. Their goal is to provide cost effective and competitive home healthcare services that are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare HMO and many private health insurance plans. “We want to be able to provide our patients with everything they need,” says Lear.

What is Home Healthcare? Home healthcare is an increasingly popular option for those who require healthcare or social services that cannot be provided by family members, but do not wish to leave the comfort of home. This

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Gary Lear, LPN; Candice Wright, BS, Community Outreach Director;Aracelli Lear, RN/BSN, Owner; and Angie Clark, RN, Director of Nursing.


helps the patient feel comfortable and independent in a familiar envi-ronment while still receiving the care that they need. Care provided is personalized to the patient in order to ensure that each individual receives the care that they require. Healthcare providers are on call around the clock in case of emergency, so patients and the families of patients can rest assured that care is never outside of their reach. Some people who might consider home healthcare are the elderly, those recovering from an injury or surgical procedures, chronically ill infants and children and terminally ill patients of all ages. Home healthcare is often covered by Medicare or other insurance provid-ers and under certain state funded programs, and privately paid services are also available.

Humble Beginnings The company started with a small staff and a handful of patients, but its strong community based focus and reputation for excellent care quickly earned it many more clients. Care Solutions has grown by leaps and bounds since it started, and now has well over one hundred active patients at any given time. These patients are given personalized care by their talented and amiable staff comprised of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, home health aides, cer-tified nursing assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other professionals among varying disciplines. “Our nurses here have many combined years of experience in a variety of specialty areas,” says Candice Wright, Community Outreach Coordinator for Care Solutions, “These include but are not limited to cardiac, nephrology/surgery, ICU, urology, mental health, trauma and wound therapy. We combine our different experiences and talents to make a dynamic team of professionals who pride themselves on providing top notch care to our patients.”

Angela Clark, Director of Nursing, reminding her staff that laughter and humor can diminshpain, relieve the body of stress, boost energy and strengthen the immune system.

Johnna Billingsly, RN, taking notes from a Mortonfireman, Mike Marshall, who is also the owner of

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homes. The Comfort Plus Hospice staff is comprised not only of trained healthcare professionals, but also a chaplain for spiritual needs and specially trained volunteers who can provide basic aide and compan-ionship. One such volunteer, Justin Holloway, is lending some of his special talents to the program. Justin, a classically trained tenor and graduate of the voice department at Illinois Wesleyan University, has decided to give his gift of music to the patients of Comfort Plus Hospice. “My mother always told me that my voice is a gift, and that I should share that gift without hesitation or thought of personal gain. I hope that my music can help comfort those in pain or distress.” Looking Forward Despite the company’s success, Araceli Lear and the rest of the staff at Care Solutions refuse to rest on their laurels, and continually have their eyes fixed on the horizon. Both Lear and her staff often attend conferences and seminars in order to learn new things and implicate strategies that might improve the already high level of care they provide. By continued innovation and steady expansion, Care Solutions hopes to serve Central Illinois with the best of home health-care for years to come.

If you have any questions, or if you would like to inquire about home healthcare services, hospice

services, or how you can become a hospice volunteer, you can contact Care Solutions at 309-263-4787 or stop by their office at 612 West Jackson Street in

Morton, IL. The office is open from 8am-5pm

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“You’ve got to like what you do, have the utmost passion,” says Lear, “If I wasn’t doing what I am now, I don’t know what I would be doing.” This passion extends to the rest of the staff, as they work tirelessly everyday to insure that their patients receive the best of care. “Ara is very family oriented,” Wright says, “She will provide you with the support you need.” As a home health agency, Care Solutions has scored high ratings, receiving 100% on both of its initial on site surveys. Care Solutions is Medicare Certified and licensed by the State of Illinois and the Department of Public Health.

Care for Communities One of the things that Care Solutions particularly prides itself on is its deep connection with the local communities. “One of the things that stands out about us is that our owners are nurses and have worked in the area,” says Wright, “It’s a joy to be out in the community being able to reach out to seniors in their need.” Both Wright and Lear strive to establish a personal connection with every patient outside of the office. Their philosophy is that home care should not just be a series of proce-dures, but a relationship between the patients and the care providers. Likewise, Care Solutions also works closely with local physicians not only to formulate the best plans of care, but so the physicians can refer home healthcare to those who might benefit from it.

Comfort Plus Hospice This year, Care Solutions is opening a new Hospice division called Comfort Plus Hospice. Hospice is service for terminally ill patients who wish to spend their remaining time with dignity and in the comfort of their own homes. Hospice care can be provided at any place that a patient considers his or her home, including homes and apartments, homes of friends and relatives, assisted living facilities and nursing

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Connie, a retired nurse, had struggled with daytime tired-ness, morning headaches, irritability, and weight gain. “I had to push myself to do anything in the morning because

I was always so tired,” she says. Connie awoke one morning with chest discomfort. “My heart was racing and I checked my pulse and it was 130!” she says. Immediately I went to the emergency room,” she continues. The cardiologist said Connie needed to start Warfarin, a medication that prevents blood clots, because I was experiencing atrial fibril-lation. “The blood clots could have easily traveled to my brain and caused a stroke if I hadn’t received treatment then,” says Connie. The cardiologist also suggested Connie have a sleep study to see if a sleeping disorder could be causing her atrial fibrillation. “I had wondered in the past if my fatigue and recent morning head-aches could be from sleep apnea, but didn’t realize atrial fibrillation could also arise from sleep apnea,” she continues. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, when apneas occur the amount of oxygen in the blood can drop to below 60 percent. At the same time blood pressure can soar as high as 240/130. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, normal blood pressure is below 120/80. The oxy-gen deprivation causes the heart to pump harder to support the extra effort of the lungs trying to overcome the obstruction of the airway.

This stress triggers your body to respond in ways that may pro-mote high blood pressure, heart disease, and other cardiovascular complications. A study in the August 1, 2010 issue of the medi-cal journal SLEEP confirms the urgency of treating sleep apnea. Results show that people with severe, untreated sleep apnea have five times the risk of dying from a heart problem. Untreated sleep apnea can also increase your risk for depression, diabetes, gastric reflux, morning headaches, weight gain, and stroke. Connie’s sleep study revealed that she had sleep apnea. “Both of my parents had symptoms of sleep apnea,” she says, “and looking back, I remember my dad snoring a lot. I tried to encour-age them to have sleep studies, but they never did. I lost my mother from atrial fibrillation that led to a stroke,” says Connie. “I understood how dangerous untreated sleep apnea can really be and knew I needed to be treated.” The pulmonologist recommended Connie use the oral sleep appliance to treat her sleep apnea, and recommended Dr. Rod Wil-ley of the Illinois Institute of Dental Sleep Medicine. “I had read about the oral appliance and heard stories about people who were non-compliant to CPAP, and decided to go with the oral appliance.” Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) has proven to be a very viable and scientifically based treatment option for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine issued a state-

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It’s Friday and mom and dad want you to have lunch with them at a “senior living center” they are considering moving in to. You plan on rushing home afterwards to meet with your daughter who is

cheering at her high school football game tonight. The simple fact is that it will be tough for mom and dad to stay in their home. They have had a homemaker to help them and a handy-man to do routine chores and maintenance, but they are getting to the point where they need more help. Now, the issue is becoming whether or not it is safe for them to stay in their home. There are several things you can do. First, find an expert who can come into their home and analyze the environment for safety. Is the laundry downstairs? Do they have grab bars in the bathroom? Are there throw rugs in the house? There may be simple answers to make your parents’ home safer. “Senior Living Complexes” vary substantially in independence, ser-vices and cost. Your parents could need an apartment with little to no services up to skilled, hands on daily services, or more likely a place in the middle. A newer concept is a facility offering a complete continuum of care. They have apartments and/or condos, assisted living with some services, to an infirmary for someone who needs a great deal of care

and all of this is provided on one campus. Other people move into a very nice complex and decide that they will move to another location if ever they have the need. In either case, it may prove to be no more expensive than their current living situation, and may save money on healthcare. As a bonus, people living in a complex have a better chance to socialize, exercise and may enjoy a better quality of life. Depending upon income and assets people can choose “assisted living” or “supportive living”. Both can provide limited hands on care; however the substantial difference, other than the amenities/etc, is the type of state license. Supportive living provides a living environment for people either on or that may be spending down to public aid; assisted living is private pay. In addition, Central Illinois has several good “memory units” where they specialize in care for people with dementia. Other facilities specialize in rehab services, to provide therapies to get a person back home following an accident or debilitating illness. A plan for the future can be created to give your parents, you and your siblings’ peace of mind and lessen the chaos of a crisis. If there is a medical condition such as Alzheimer’s where your parent will decline in daily abilities, it would be best to consider and visit living facilities. These buildings are designed and built for seniors with the limitations of aging in mind. As many people are reluctant to move from their home, they may find themselves much more socially active and happier in the long run. Coordinating care for your children and parents simultaneously is not easy. What can you do to manage this? Three words of advice: Plan, Plan and Plan. Legal, financial, residential, mental and physical healthcare elements must be addressed prior to a crisis. A sandwich generationer should guide their parent through these issues and the primary issue of safety, while being careful not to take all control away from a parent. Once again, it is important to start talking, making suggestions and guiding early, do not wait for a crisis.

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A Time to Remember.A Time to Prepare.

Jason Marks, BS, IPEM, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Peoria City/County Health Department

National Preparedness Month is held each September to encourage Americans to make sure they are prepared for disasters or emergencies in their homes, businesses and

communities. It provides an opportunity to either begin or continue creating a “culture of preparedness” and taking meaningful action to build community resilience or the ability to withstand and recover from adversity. Most individuals do not believe their communities will ever be affected by any type of disaster, but an awareness of vulnerabilities to disaster motivates individuals to prepare. In recognition of the 10th anniversary of the attacks of Sep-tember 11th, this year’s National Preparedness Month theme is “A Time to Remember. A Time to Prepare”. This year’s theme is a call to action urging our communities to remember the disasters of our past while preparing for the disasters in our future. Although September 11th is a key part of National Preparedness Month 2011, it is important to stress that preparedness is for all hazards, both natural and man-made. Did you know that you may need to survive on your own after an emergency? This means having your own food, water and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days. Local officials and first responders will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could be helped in hours or be waiting days. In addition basic services such as communication systems, electricity, gas, potable water and waste water disposal may be cut off for days, weeks or even longer. By following some easy steps individuals can get better prepared. Developing an Emergency Supplies Kit is a first step in becom-ing better prepared. Depending on who you speak with, there are a multitude of supplies that have been suggested for incorporation into a kit; however, key components include water (one gallon per person for three days), non-perishable food items, flashlight with extra batteries and a NOAA weather radio with hand crank. In addition your family may not be together when disaster strikes,

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so it is important to plan in advance: how you will contact one another, how you will get back together, and what you will do in different situations. Identify an out-of town contact. It may be easier to make a long-distance phone call than to call across town, so an out-of-town contact may be in a better position to commu-nicate among separated family members. Teach family members how to use phone text messaging (also known as SMS or Short Message Service). Text messages can often get around network disruptions when a phone call might not be able to get through. Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as making an emergency supply kit and developing a family communications plan, are the same for both a natural or man-made emergency. However, there are important differences among potential emergencies that will impact the decisions you make and the actions you take. Learn more about the potential emergencies that are most likely to happen where you live and the appropriate way to respond to them. In addition, learn about the emergency plans that have been established in your area by your state and local government. The perception that preparing will make a difference in an individual’s confidence and ability to respond to a disaster is an accurate predictor of their level of preparedness. Recognize that in extreme situations, emergency resources may be limited. Be prepared to care for yourself and your family. Taking these simple steps can make a big difference ensuring your safety and well being and that of your loved ones. By preparing as individuals we contribute to making a safer and better prepared nation that is more resilient when disaster strikes.

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