Creative Living - East/Northeast April

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

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

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

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

CreativeLiving

Specialty Publications Editor

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

Department of The Community Press/The Community Recorder.

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

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

[email protected].

For advertising call 687-4614.

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TopicsHealth & FitnessMind • Body • Spirit

Gifts for MomMother’s Day

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Local BusinessGoods • Services

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Kid CareHealth • Socializing

Dining & EntertainingRecipes • Restaurants

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

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Dear Reader:My name is Dr. Timothy Kitzmiller

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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New studies from OhioState University nowdemonstrate the linkbetween increased stressand the direct correlationto increased allergy symp-toms.

The rate of allergy suf-ferers has been on the risein the last 10 years, espe-cially in children.Children react differentlyto substances, whichmight include milk, eggs,wheat, peanuts, pollen,dust and animal dander,to name a few. This cantrigger a nervous systemstress response that in achild may show up ascoughing, sneezing, itchyeyes, rashes, non-atten-tiveness, irritability, re-occurring colds, stomachdiscomfort, and so on.When chronic, it’s calledallergies, asthma,

migraines, irritable bowelsyndrome, chronic fatiguesyndrome, eczema, psori-asis, behavioral disorderssuch as ADD and ADHD.

“All three of my chil-dren have suffered fromallergies since toddlers,”explained a mother of apatient.

“Over the years wehave tried all the over-the-counter medicationswhich progressed to pre-scriptions. The only thingsthat changed were thestrengths of the medica-tions and the side effects.Since going through theBAX3000 system my chil-dren have experienced agreat relief of their symp-toms. They are sleepingeasier and are more alertand feeling better duringthe day.”

As you see there’s

help!Dr. Luke Reineck, of

Living With MotionChiropractic, is using theBAX3000 by BioVedaTechnologies. This tech-nology measures stresslevels, identifies sub-stances that cause stresslevels to rise, and couplesthese environmental stres-sors with a positive stimu-lus. In this case it’s therelease of endorphins trig-gered by nerve bundlestimulation during lighttherapy. Successful neuro-logical relaxation trainingallows the body to nolonger respond in a stress-ful manner, allowing thebody to function and feelmuch better!

For more informationcall 831-4433 or visitwww.livingwithmotion.com.

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Dr. Sairam Atluri knows what it’s liketo be inflicted with life-altering pain.That’s why he’s dedicated the last 14years of his life to helping Cincinnatimen and women regain their lives.

“Taking away someone’s pain is verygratifying,” said Dr. Atluri ofInterventional Spine Specialists. “Happypatients who give you hugs – you can’tput a price on that.”

His patient Sandra Pierce says shecan’t put a price on how her life hasimproved after visiting Dr. Atluri.

After four back surgeries and severaldifferent medications, Pierce, who suf-fered with “severe” back pain that near-ly crippled her, visited Dr. Atluri in2001. “Nothing up until then had helped– nothing,” she recalled, her voice shak-ing.

After trying epidural treatments thatworked only for a while, Dr. Atluri sug-gested a spinal cord stimulator. A spinalcord stimulator is a device used to exertpulsed electrical signals to the spinalcord to control chronic pain. Desperateto walk again and live without constantpain, Pierce was willing to try anything.

“I just kept praying to God: ‘Lordplease help me be released from this,”she explained. “God gave me theanswer. This has been a complete suc-cess for me from when it was first put inuntil now! I take just one pain pill in the

morning and I’m ready to go.”Pierce said she is eternally grateful

for Dr. Atluri and his staff – her miracleanswer to prayer.

“Dr. Atluri and his staff are just won-derful,” she said. “He’s so down to earthand caring. They are great people whoreally know what they’re doing. Mywhole life has changed because ofthem.”

Dr. Atluri is happy to have givenPierce back a pleasant, productive exis-tence.

Recognized as a “Top Doctor” byCincinnati Magazine in 2007, 2010, and2011, Dr. Atluri completed both a fellow-ship in pain management and anesthesiaresidency at the University ofCincinnati, Department of Anesthesia.He was named one of the top 70 inter-ventional pain physicains in the UnitedStates by Becker’s Orthopedic and SpineReview. He has authored many articlesin the official Journal of the AmericanSociety of Interventional PainPhysicians. Dr. Atluri has held a boardmembership with the American Societyof Interventional Pain Physicians andserved as vice president for the Ohiochapter of American Society ofInterventional Pain Physicians.

For more information on how Dr.Atluri can help you please call 624-7525.

Dr. Atluri says ‘no pain, more gain’


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

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

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

“No one cries herealone,” said KarenMurphy, a 15-year certi-fied mastectomy fitter atBurlington PharmacyHealth Care. Murphy andMelissa Morris are used to

giving and receiving lotsof hugs. They’re used tosharing tears as well.

Many women needingpost-mastectomy devices,wigs and scarves as aresult of surgery, receivingchemotherapy or for othermedical reasons havecome to BurlingtonPharmacy Health Carebecause of the outstand-ing support and care ofthe professional fittingspecialists there.

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

sional fitting specialists.“It is a very private

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

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

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

“Getting opinions from

friends and family thatthey know and love isvery reassuring and help-ful,” she said.

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

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

Serving the tri-statesince 1976, BurlingtonPharmacy Health Care

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

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



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Mother’s Day is just aroundthe bend. There’s no better wayto say “thank you” and “I loveyou” to that special woman inyour life than with a beautiful,personalized piece of jewelryfrom Markus Jewelers.

Currently available is thefanatically popular and veryaffordable Posh Mommy collec-

tion. Aim for the heart and strikea cord with these unique engrav-able gifts. Choose from sleek ster-ling silver discs, loops or tags.Engrave an intial or name andeven include a birthstone for apersonalized gift she’ll cherishalways.

Posh Mommy has receivedrave reviews by such celebrities

as Ellen and Oprah, as well asmommies across the nation.

Other delighful pieces areavailable at Markus Jewelers.Now, is the time to order birth-stone or other family jewelry forthis special holiday.

Markus Jewelers is AndersonTownship’s only full service jew-elry store with two experienced

jewelers on the premises.Customers from all over the tri-state are taking advantage of theon-site repair services includingchain repair, ring sizing andrestringing. Watch band and bat-teries are done while you wait.Call 474-4950 for more informa-tion or visit Markus Jewelers at2022 Eight Mile Road.


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resheningand cleaningyour house

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

as welcoming the firstrobin to arrive in yourbackyard. But

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

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

TFFhree fast ways to spruce

up your home for spring

updates to give yourhouse a spring-likeatmosphere:

Step 1 - Brighten thelook

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

Replace heavycomforters and quiltswith lighter bed-spreads and throws incolors that evoke the

look of spring.Creamsicle orange,classic rose pink, cot-ton white, nature-inspired greens, andwatery blues are allgreat accent colors forspring decor.

For quick cleaningtasks that will instant-ly spruce up yourhome’s interior, vacu-um carpets, wipedown baseboards andwoodwork (especiallyif they’re paintedwhite), and dust/vac-uum cloth lamp-shades. If you havesome extra time tospare, consider wash-ing windows. It’s onetask that’s a greattime investmentbecause it makes a

big impact on howyour home looks bothinside and out.

Step 2 - Create freshscents

Fragrance expertsat The Yankee CandleCompany Inc. sug-gest that while deepspring cleaning issure to make yourhome smell clean,there are faster, easierways to freshenindoor aromas. Scentis closely associatedwith mood, and youcan create a spring-like oasis in yourhome by simplyburning a premiumscented candle in afragrance that evokes

warm weather.To renew stored

linens or clothes, slipa fresh dryer sheetbetween layers of gar-ments. You can alsouse dryer sheets tokeep winter clothesfrom developing amusty aroma whilethey’re storedthroughout the springand summer months.Then continue to lighta QuickScent candlein the Clean Cottonfragrance to carry thisfresh laundry smellthroughout yourhome all spring.

Step 3 - Bring in thesound of spring

What does springsound like? It proba-bly does not soundlike a crackling fire orholiday music –sounds you mayclosely associate withwinter months. Don’toverlook the impactthe right sounds canhave on making yourhome feel fresher forspring.

Before guestsarrive, pop in a CD ofyour favorite upbeatmusic. If the climateallows, open windowsto welcome in the nat-ural sounds of spring,from the chirping ofbirds to the sounds ofchildren playing out-doors.

Save the heavierspring cleaning choresfor when you havetime to do them, butdon’t wait to makeyour home feel freshfor spring with thesequick, simple steps.Visit www.yankeecan-dle.com to learn moreabout the QuickScentcandle and otherspring fragrances.

A record snow-fall win-ter is being followed by awindy, record-breakingrainy spring, and roofseverywhere are showingthe effects. Jim and SandyKrajceck of Florence knewthat this was the year theywould need a roof, sothey called A New RoofTime.

“I had read about RoofTime in the Recorder, andthought, boy, if I everneed a roof, I’m callingthem!” said Jim Krajceck.

“So last month, wenoticed a stain on one ofour ceilings and I thought,I better call.

“I phoned at night,expecting to get amachine, and was pleas-antly surprised whenMissy answered thephone. We set up anappointment, and dangedif they didn’t get here alittle before scheduled!

“The estimator wentinto our attic with a ther-mal camera and quicklyfound our leak. He thenwent up on the roof andtook pictures and meas-ured our roof. Then hecame down and explainedeverything to me, andgave me a very detailedestimate. I asked a lot ofquestions, and heanswered all of them.”

Jim and Sandy were soimpressed they hired RoofTime to do the work andwere scheduled for aninstallation. Krajceck wenton to say that the RoofTime crew were extremelyneat and clean as theytook off two roofs,worked on the chimney,cleaned the old guttersand added new leafguards.

“I had checked themout on Angie’s List andthe BBB and learned they

had no complaints andthe highest ratings,” hesaid. “About two weeksafter the roof was put on,we learned why so manyof their customers spokeso highly of them. Mywife discovered water allover our floor. Naturally,we called Roof Time,thinking it had to be the

roof. Dale Shoemakerarrived within minutes ofour call, and climbed uponto the roof in a drivingrain to check it, thencrawled all through ourattic to be sure it was dry.The roof was fine; noleaks. He didn’t want toleave us with the problem,so he kept hunting until

he finally helped us findthat the refrigerator had abroken line and was leak-ing. You don’t find thatkind of old-fashioneddedication to customerservice too much any-more.”

A New Roof Time rootsbegan in 1995, when Rickand Sandy Feltner operat-ed a small family businessfrom their home. Fifteenyears later, Sandy’sdaughter Missy answersthe calls and grandsonJustin is a project estima-tor.

Estimates are free, andinclude an attic inspec-tion, as well as color digi-tal pictures of what theyfind. Today’s best technol-ogy, such as thermal cam-

eras are utilized in orderto pinpoint hidden leaksand decay. Satellite meas-uring ensure ‘to the inch’measurements, for ‘to thepenny’ pricing.

“I don’t think I’ll everneed a new roof, becauseI’m 68 and this is a 30-year roof,” said Krajceck.“But I have recommendedA New Roof Time toeveryone I can, because Icouldn’t be happier withthe work they performed.They were prompt, veryclean, very professional,and perfectly precise.”

For a free quote onroofing, gutters or insula-tion, call their offices at513-753-8463 or 859-341-8463.

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Is it a New Roof Time for your home?

A Roof Time crew members working hard.

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A Blue HawaiianFiberglass Pool is knownas the “permanent pool.”

Not only does fiber-glass never deteriorate, itactually strengthens withage! Fiberglass is 17 timesstronger than concretewith a flexible strength of54,000 psi, allowing up to12 inches of flexibility.That’s movement thatdestroys most pools.

These pools also carrya 35-year limited warran-ty against leaking causedby structural defects inthe laminate.

Unlike concrete orvinyl liner pools, fiber-glass pools never have tobe drained for linerreplacement, acid wash-ing, remarciting, replaster-ing, or painting. This cansave the pool owner thou-sands of dollars!

Fiberglass pools have asmooth, non-porous sur-face that doesn’t harborresident algae, makingcleaning 90 percent easier.In addition, they do notrequire large amounts ofchlorine, algaecides orother sanitizer, thereforeresulting in up to 66 per-cent less cost in chemicals.

These pools are built ina modern factory under astrict quality control stan-dard, with constant super-vision, not in a backyardlike concrete and vinylpools. They can beinstalled quickly with aminimum of disruption toyour home and neighbor-hood. Fiberglass pools arealso swimmer friendly –no more skinned knees ortorn bathing suits due to arough plaster surface.

You also save money

on pool heating costs.Fiberglass pool walls actas an insulator allowingyou to cut back the timeyour pool filter pump hasto run, reducing your pool

heating and electric cost.For more information

on fiberglass pools contactS.I. Pool Care at 859-331-4110 or visit www.sipool-care.com.

The many advantages ofowning a fiberglass pool


S.I. Pool Care can drop a pool in your backyard.

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

Thecost ofreplace-ment oftheseitems issoaring,so its very important tomaintain your homenecessities. Bernecker’sshingle cleaning methodsaves your shingle life byremoving black fungusthat soften your shinglesand cause granular loss –plus, not to mention thefresh look it gives yourhome.

We also have been pro-

moting our leaf protectionsystem, LEAF RELIEF.This system offers thesame protection as majorgutter guards systems athalf the costs. They chal-lenge their customers to

get the other guys’ pricefirst. They will even halvethe price on gutter protec-tion.

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

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Bernecker’s takes pridein saving you money

Bernecker's is a preferredLeaf Relief contractor.


Community spirit can’tbe created simply bybringing people together.It has to be cultivatedthrough personal connec-

tions, shared interests anda genuine feeling ofneighbors caring forneighbors. At Seasons, acontinuing care retirement

community in Kenwood,you immediately knowthe campus has a specialpersonality that’s devel-oped over the past 23

years. It’s a sense that thisplace, and the people wholive there, are going tobring something new andrewarding to your life.

First, there is the amaz-ing setting. In the midst ofeverything you love andthe life you’ve built inCincinnati, Seasons is nes-tled on its own privatereserve of century-oldtrees, conveniently locatedin the heart of theKenwood neighborhood.

Then there is thesuperb personalized serv-ice, with an emphasis ondelivering true hospitalityin every way. Their main-tenance-free living meansyour time is freed up forthe activities you chooseto enjoy, not spent onchores and upkeep ofyour home.

The finishing touch isthe people. You’ll instant-ly feel like a member ofthe community, as youinteract with friendlyneighbors and graciousstaff throughout the day.

The Assisted LivingDirector, Robyn Kelly, wasfirst a family member, andnow an employee. WhenRobyn moved her familyto Cincinnati and startedlooking for an AssistedLiving community for herfather-in-law, ThomasKelly, she had heard fromseveral people that theCourtyard at Seasons wasthe most desirable com-munity in the GreaterCincinnati market.

With her career’s worthof Assisted Living andNursing Administrationas a reference, Robyn, andher husband, toured sev-eral other communities,but ultimately choseCourtyard at Seasonsbecause of the tenure inthe staff, the beautiful

facilities, and the warmwelcome received duringtheir tour. Robyn’s father-in-law came to Courtyardfor a weekend stay to“just try it out” and quick-ly decided to make it hisnew home. Some monthslater, Seasons was pleasedto welcome Robyn’s tal-ents and experienceonboard when Robynjoined the staff as AssistedLiving Director.

Each staff memberstrives to create a familyatmosphere for Courtyardresidents; one of compan-ionship, individual atten-tiveness, and caring med-ical guidance.

As a 23-year employeeof Seasons, Betsy Flynnfelt that Seasons was theright place for her mother.But she wanted the deci-sion to be her Mom’s.After touring several localcommunities, Betsy’smom decided Seasonswas where she wanted tocall home.

Betsy says, “We nolonger worry, we havepeace of mind that Momhas a full social calendar,and is having fantasticmeals prepared by ChefDennis Glosser. She par-ticipates in programs thatare entertaining and edu-cational.”

As a Sales Counselor atSeasons Betsy knew theadjustment can be tough,but during a recent con-versation with her mom,her mom shared she does-n’t miss her house of 33years. That’s when thefamily knew, Seasons hadtruly become her home.

Seasons invites you tovisit by calling 457-4731 toschedule a tour or person-al appointment. It takes

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Bringing something new, rewarding to life

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Cedar Village RetirementCommunity, located in Mason, will holdan Opening Minds through Art showand reception on Thursday, April 28from 6-7 p.m. The public is invited toattend this free event that showcasesdozens of original works of art createdby individuals with dementia.

Opening Minds through Art, OMA, ispart of a partnership between CedarVillage and the Scripps GerontologyCenter at Miami University. OMA isbased on theprinciple thatindividualswith dementiaare capable ofexpressingthemselves cre-atively. OMA isnot about creat-ing art and noone who partic-ipates is or wasan artist.Rather, it isabout helpingindividuals tomake choices,to find a way toexpress them-selves evenwhen their language skills are limited ornonexistent.

The results of OMA are measured byobserving participant behavior andinteraction, a qualitative index of theirengagement. The results have beenremarkable. In addition to the incredibleart work that has been created, partici-pating in OMA promotes social engage-ment, autonomy and dignity throughthe experience of creative self-expres-sion.

Each weekly session of OMA beginswith 15 individuals with dementiamatched up on a one-to-one ratio with acaring volunteer. The volunteers do notcreate the art. Instead, they monitor,encourage and assist. OMA's founder,Elizabeth Lokon, shares a completedwork of art – from calligraphy toembroidery, from painting to sculpture –as inspiration for the day's project.

Each participant receives their sup-plies for the day, packaged like a gift,and then they use them to create theirown interpretation of the example.Caregivers report tremendous benefitsfrom participating in the program.Sharon Eilerman, caregiver to OMA par-ticipant Albert Paul, said, “He lovesgoing to OMA. He lights up and is soengaged with his partner. He talks andconverses with others and he's so proudeach week of his completed, solid, art

project. It's been so wonderful to watchhim excel in this fabulous program.”

Opening Minds through Art is con-ducted by Scripps Gerontology Center,an Ohio Center of Excellence at MiamiUniversity and made possible by theFisher Foundation, the Cedar VillageMay-Drury Fund in memory of PollyAnne and Edwin P. Drury, with specialthanks to Dr. Gordon Margolin.

Cedar Village is a not-for-profit retire-ment community, located at 5467 CedarVillage Drive in Mason. Formed by themerger of two longtime CincinnatiJewish nursing homes, Cedar Villageopened its doors in March 1997.

For more information, call 754-3100.

Cedar Village hosts art showand reception on April 28

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

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

opened its doors in March 1997.

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something special to be¬ atrue community. Comesee what that difference isat Seasons. Seasons willbe happy to share withyou what makes them theright place for your loved

one whether you are look-ing for IndependentLiving, Assisted Living orSkilled Nursing.

Start living the life youdeserve at the price youcan afford.

Enjoy the best years ofyour life making friends,being active, living ful-filled at Sutton Grove.

Fun. Comfortable.Relaxing. Secure. That'swhat you call home -that's what you'll callSutton Grove.

Sutton Grove is a hid-den treasure in the heartof Mount Washington,within walking distanceto Kroger, local banks, thelibrary, post office andpharmacy.

It is a peaceful andsecluded independentretirement communitydesigned for your pleas-ure and living enjoyment.

Seventy-five spaciousone- and two-bedroomapartments are located onthree floors. Elevator serv-ice accesses the secondand third floors.

The apartments areunfurnished, so youcan surround yourselfwith your own furni-ture, pictures and dec-orations so you feelright at home.

Weekly housekeeping,nutritious meals and mostactivities are included inyour monthly rent, whichstarts at the reasonablerate of $950 a month.There are pet-friendly andpet-free areas, as well.

Residents also have thechoice to have mealsincluded in their rent orcook on their own.

Although Sutton Groveis an independent livingcommunity, personalizedsupport and health careservices can be designedfor your individual needsby a home health careagency.

The home health careagency, on-site seven daysa week, helps to promotemaximum independenceand dignity while provid-ing such services asbathing, dressing, medica-tion reminders and assis-tance with other daily liv-ing activities.

More importantly,you're not just a residentat Sutton Grove, you're amember of a family.You're known by nameand cared about.

For more informationor to arrange a tour, call231-0008.

Enjoy the best years of yourlife at Sutton Grove

More importantly, you're notjust a resident at Sutton Grove,

you're a member of a family.

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ears about video games often grabheadlines, but a growing body of research

shows that video games can actually bebeneficial to your child’s development.

Kids can learn academics, social interaction andcooperation and even history from video games,a new report shows.

The study, spearheaded by Cheryl K. Olson, aresearcher at Massachusetts General Hospital’sCenter for Mental Health and Media in Boston,indicated video game benefits can include:

• Providing an outlet for creativity;• Allowing children and teens to try on roles

(from new sports to different personalities orprofessions) in a safe environment;

• Providing practice in planning and recog-nizing consequences;

• Helping manage difficult emotions;• Promoting interest in exercise and sports;• Improving visual/spatial skills;• Nourishing self esteem, pride and social-

ization skills.

So how can parents ensure their children arereaping benefits from game playing, whileavoiding possible negatives for their emotionaland physical well-being? Experts agree on sever-al points:

Get educated“One reason parents may be concerned about

video games is that they don’t feel comfortablewith the controls,” says Olson, an assistant clini-

Video games offerkids developmental,social benefits,study showsFF

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fair amount of read-ing.”

Establish boundariesExperts agree

that it is a parent’sright and responsi-bility to set bound-aries for childrenand teens, includinghealthy limits onvideo game play. Aswith other media,parents need tochoose video gameswisely. Parental con-trols for game con-soles and computershelp parents restrictwhat games theirchildren play basedon age-based ESRBratings. They mayalso consider limit-ing where their childcan play. Moving thevideo game consoleout of the teen’s orchild’s room andinto a common areaof the house keepsparents tuned in towhat their child isplaying, and makesit harder for a childto choose gamesover sleep. Withgames that promotesocial and interactiveplay, and encouragefun physical activity,parents might findthemselves drawninto their children’sgames.

“Allowing yourchild to teach youhow to play a videogame is a great wayto build your rela-tionship and shareinterests.” Olsonsays.

“As with anyactivity a child isinterested in,parental involve-ment and guidancecan help a child getthe greatest benefitfrom it.”

cal professor of psychi-atry at HarvardMedical School.

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

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

• ESRB.org, thehome page of theEntertainmentSoftware Rating Board.The website allowsparents to search for aspecific game by titleor publisher, learn itsESRB rating and whythe board awarded

that rating. The ESRBassigns ratings to helpparents determine if agame is appropriatefor their child.

•Grandtheftchildhood.com, Olson’s websitewith informationdrawn from her bookby the same name. Thesite explores a varietyof issues relating tovideo games andoffers perspectivebacked by Olson’sown research and thework of many others.

Keep an open mindResearch has

shown that videogames can have manybenefits for children,from building eye-hand coordination, toteaching importantmath, reading and spa-tial skills, to providinga means of socializa-tion and an outlet fornegative feelings.Children play videogames for many rea-

sons, Olson’s latestresearch shows. “It’sjust fun” was the pri-mary reason cited byboth boys and girls forplaying video games,but other reasonsincluded the challengeof mastering the game,the joy of learningsomething new, andthe desire to relax.

“Parents mayworry about theappeal of violent con-tent in games, but ourresearch suggests thatchildren enjoy videogames more for thechance to figure outproblems, express cre-ativity, compete withfriends, and even teachfriends how to play,”Olson notes.

“A game doesn’thave to be labeled‘educational’ to benefitchildren. For example,recent games such asBakugan and theProfessor Layton seriesbuild problem-solvingskills, and sneak in a

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ome dinersare often

intimidated totry seafood or may

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

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

• Start simple.When eating seafoodfor the first time, orintroducing seafoodto kids, start withsomething simple.Try shrimp as a top-ping on a salad oryour favorite pizza.Shrimp is greatseafood for beginnersbecause it is widelyavailable and veryreasonably priced.

• Try it grilled.

Seafood is oftenprepared oven-broiled or sauteed,but why not try yournext piece of freshfish, such as salmon,grilled over an openflame?

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

• Find comfort infamiliar flavors.Broadening yourseafood horizons iseasy when you start

with a sauce or top-ping you alreadyknow and love. Awell-known season-ing, like Parmesancheese, or a commoncrusted topping, likepecans, can be pairedwith your favoritefresh fish and add anew dimension toyour meal. A goodfish for seafoodbeginners is tilapia,because of its mildtaste and light tex-ture.

• Create yourown combination.Next time you’re din-ing at a seafoodrestaurant, order acombination plate,

Aguide to seafood for every taste

and any budget

New England Lobster Rolls.SS

which allows youto savor multipleflavors and try dif-ferent preparationsat the same time.This lets you dis-cover the type ofseafood you enjoythe most.

• Discover dailyspecials. A specialor standalone menuis a great place tofind new or uniquedishes to try.

“Ask a seafoodexpert about dailyspecials and pro-motions,” saysLaDuke. “This isoften where thechef can get a littlemore creative withtastes.”

It also allowsyou to rely on theadvice of a trustedresource to findnew seafood vari-eties like rainbowtrout, mahi-mahi orhalibut.

• Get greatseafood at a greatvalue. Qualityseafood doesn’thave to cost a pret-ty penny. Instead,try premiumseafood like lobsterin a moreapproachable dishlike soup or a sand-wich.

As you decidewhat your nextseafood meal willbe, consider ChefLaDuke’s adviceand know that evenwith so manyoptions to choosefrom, there are ahost of great tastingdishes for everytaste and any budg-et.

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