East/Northeast Creative Living Jan. 2011

Happy belatedNew Year! Well,let’s be honest, the“new” has alreadystarted to wear offand I’m betting sohas yourmotivation to keepyour resolutions.

You don’t haveto continue likethis. Let this issueof Creative Living, the first of the year, be the realstart of your “new” life.

Check out all the wonderful articles aboutlocal businesses that can help you get your healthback in order, your home back in order – yourentire life back in order!

If you’ve slacked off, that’s OK. Just don’t giveup. Remember, you can start anew any ole time.

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Do you snore or know someone whodoes? Do you have sleep apnea butstruggle nightly with your CPAP (con-tinuous positive airway pressure)machine?

You’re not alone! An estimated 40

million Americanssnore and nearly 20million have sleepapnea, a condition where theairway collapses during sleep, causingthe person to stop breathing and awak-en multiple times every hour with agasp.

Sleep apnea is a life threatening sleepdisorder that left undiagnosed anduntreated can shorten your life span upto 18 years!

While CPAP is the gold standard ofsleep apnea treatment, many peoplecan’t tolerate the masks, hoses, andinconvenience.

An oral appliance is an FDA-approved CPAP alternative that fits overyour teeth and holds the lower jaw for-

ward, keeping your airway from col-lapsing.

A sleep apnea sufferer himself, Dr.Timothy Kitzmiller tried CPAP butstruggled with it. He started using an

oral appliance and now he andhis patients enjoy quiet,healthful sleep every night.

“I give Dr. Kitzmillerand Lori a 10 out of 10 in the

treatment they gave me for my sleepapnea. I had heard from friends andfamily that I snored but did not realize Ihad apnea. After my diagnosis at a sleeplab, Dr. Kitzmiller explained myoptions,” said Molly.

“I knew CPAP and surgery were notfor me. The oral appliance he made forme is unbelievable! No more headachesand I’m much more rested. I know thatthis treatment is going to add years tomy life and healthy vitality!” she said.

Call Dr. Kitzmiller today at 248-8848to schedule your complimentary consul-tation to see if this solution is right foryou!

Struggling with snoring,sleep apnea or your CPAPmachine? Call Dr. Kitzmiller

Dr. Timothy Kitzmiller and his wife, Lori, help snoring and sleep apnea patients with oral appliance therapy.

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Every year inCincinnati, patients havestories of nurses whomade a difference throughdirect patient care.

If you know a nursewho has exemplifiedexcellence in nursing, youhave the opportunity tohonor that caregiver at the19th Annual UC Collegeof Nursing FlorenceNightingale Awards forNursing April 28 at theHyatt Regency, Cincinnati.

Six winners willreceive $1,000 awards and10 finalists will receive$400 awards. All nomi-nees will be honored.

The FlorenceNightingale Awards forNursing, established in1992, recognize individu-als in the nursing profes-sion for excellence in thedelivery of direct patientcare.

Each year the board ofadvisers calls upon the

Greater Cincinnati com-munity to nominate indi-vidual nurses who exem-plify the spirit of caringembodied by FlorenceNightingale.

The gala awards dinneris sponsored by MercyHealth Partners.

For details, go to UCCollege of Nursing web-site, www.nursing.uc.edu,or call 558-5311. Thedeadline for nominationsis March 4.

Honor excellence in nursing

Whether you’re pounding thepavement or hitting the gym, keep inmind that beauty and working outaren’t mutually exclusive.

With a bit of smart preparation,you’ll be feeling good during yourfitness routine and gorgeously glow-ing afterward.

Keep these ideas in mind to helpyou look great, even between work-outs.

• In the drink:As you work out, it’s natural that

your body will shed water in theform of sweat, and it’s essential thatyou keep your body’s fluid levels up.

Dehydration can cause every-thing from discomfort to serioussickness, so don’t let your bodydown.

Even when you’re not workingout, hot days call for extra hydration.The added benefits are that drinkingmore water can help to keep yourskin clear and your appetite sated.

• Face forward:The exertion of exercising can be

a pore-clogging nightmare. That’swhy it’s particularly important tohave a good skin care regime adapt-ed to your skin’s needs.

To keep your skin radiant and in

balance, keep products like a refresh-ing mist spritz and an exfoliatingcleanser on hand and in your medi-cine cabinet.

• Hair apparent:Swimming’s a great way to stay

active – whether in the pool or theocean – but it can take a toll on yourlocks.

Whatever your activities, it’simportant to use an eco-friendlyshampoo – after all, a good choicefor the environment can be a goodchoice for you, too.

If your tresses are stressed out, besure to give them a deep condition-ing treatment, too.

Whether your inspiration is get-ting healthy or a beauty boost, exer-cise is the best way to do it.

Taking advantage of the opportu-nity to work out, regardless of theseason, with these thoughts in mindwill help you look your best,throughout the year.

How to stay fresh while getting fitGGetting

fit makes youfeel good

inside and out. When you exer-

cise, your clothes fitbetter, your energylevels get a boost andit helps the stresses ofyour life melt awayin a pure endorphinrush.

Luckily, no matterwhere you live, it’seasier than ever toget exercise all yearround so that you canmaintain your healthand fitness.

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Nearly 45 percent of Americans makeNew Year’s resolutions, and the mostpopular resolution is losing weight. Notsurprisingly, 75 percent of those whocommit to losing weight won’t make itpast the first week, because they have an“all or nothing” approach.

“Our goals can only be reachedthrough a vehicle of a plan, in which wemust fervently believe, and upon whichwe must vigorously act. There is noother route to success.” – Stephen A.Brennan

To stay on track building on motiva-tional strategies is essential to assist youin succeeding.

Reward yourself along the way forminor victories (losing 5 pounds equalsa massage, or a night out with your girl-friends). We are great at beating our-

selves up – practice celebrating.Change your environment (out with

the junk food, in with healthy snacks).This can be a challenge if you don’t getsupport from the rest of your family.Have the conversation before you begin.

Get support – it is difficult to dothings alone. Find an exercise buddy,dietitian, personal trainer or a doctorwho will support you on your journey.

Accept setbacks and move on. Peoplewho make resolutions and succeed inreaching their goals have the same num-ber of slip-ups as those who resolve andfail. Dr. Luke Reineck says, “The differ-ence is in how they perceive their fail-ures. Keeping a resolution is a marathonnot a 100-yard dash. Those that have aplan and work it will succeed. Slow andsteady wins the race.”

Keep your New Year’s resolutions

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At Snap Fitness inMilford, the fitness profes-sionals take great pride inthe success of our clientsand members.

They make sure thattheir members feel com-fortable and confidentwhen they step foot in thedoor.

Many members join thegym because of the con-venience that they areopen 24-7, others love theidea that you do not haveto impress a crowd ofpeople when you walk inand can jump on yourfavorite cardio equipmentwithout waiting 20 min-utes.

In Kelley Woodall’scase, she joined SnapFitness because the SnapFitness professionals arealways willing to help; themembers are friendly andmost importantly she feelscomfortable in a settingthat once was out of hercomfort zone.

Kelley started herweight loss journey mid-June 2010 weighing in at225. With the assistancefrom Jen Main, boot camp

instructor and personaltrainer, they were able totackle obstacles in her lifethat kept her from reach-ing her personal and fit-ness goals.

Kelley made a lifestylechange through nutrition,exercise, and changing heroutlook on life. She cur-rently weighs 150 andplans on continuing herfitness journey for a life-time.

“Snap FitnessProfessionals will helpguide you through propernutrition, workout pro-gram design and supple-mentation,” she said.

“The boot camps areamazing with the variety

and they always challengeme every time. I feel moreconfident. I have moreenergy.

“Working with Jen andjoining Snap Fitness haschanged my life.Everyone at Snap Fitnesshas been a great supportsystem, from the trainers,boot campers and mem-bers. This will changeyour life forever.”

Snap Fitness loves tooffer a great support teamfor your individual fitnessgoals.

Please contact PattiLaughlin, customer serv-ice manager, or Jen Main,general manger, at SnapFitness, 248-0063.

Making a difference one member at a time


Before After

Valentine’s Day, themost romantic day of theyear and wine, is thereany drink more romanticfor the occasion?

Naturally wine,Valentine’s Day and foodall pair well to make amemorable time together.To do this keep the foodslight including the winefor chicken and fish choic-es and heavier for meatsand pastas.

Dinner at home can beextra special with a nicewine for each course. Agood choice with a saladis Meier’s Sauterne Wine,light and fruity and itpairs well with most saladdressings.

Another wine that goeswell is Meier’s WhiteCatawba Wine that is rich,fruity and not too dry. Itcan add some zest to mostany choice of salad.

Main dishes like pastacall for a hearty wine likeMeier’s Red Table Winethat goes well with redsauces like marinara thatare sometimes garlickybut pair well with a morerobust red wine.

Grilled chicken orseafood deserve lighterwines that do not maskthe food taste but alsohave enough acid to comethrough with every sip.Try Meier’s White TableWine that is on the dryside but still is a bit fruitforward so it goes wellwith seafood dishes.

Dessert and after din-ner wines may be the bestpart of a romanticValentine’s Dinner. Thereare so many choices.

Desserts with chocolatepair well with Meier’sRuby Port and Meier’sCream Sherry. Try achocolate soufflé or achocolate cheesecake or

even chocolate dippedstrawberries. These arealways great favorites andso yummy to share withyour loved one. A choco-late fondue can be pre-pared at home and add tothe fun of any Valentinemeal.

Often overlooked aresparkling wines that workwell with sweet desserts.Try Reiem Spumantesparkling wine that has adistinct Muscat flavor thatgoes nicely with most anydessert or is deliciousalone for a relaxing end toa perfect dinner.

If a dinner is not whatyou desire but would liketo have friends over forwine and dessert thenkeep a few basic rules inmind. Whatever dessertthat you serve, try to havethe sweetness of thedessert be similar to thesweetness of the wine. Inother words, for lighterchocolates match withlighter white wines.

Dark chocolates alwaysmatch well with heavierbodied table wines andheavy red dessert wines.Chocolate desserts aregreat but don’t limit your-self to only chocolate,there are many otherdesserts that pair wellwith wine just keep thebasic rule in mind aboutthe sweetness.

You can always buy afew dessert samples to tryand have fun matchingthem with your favoritewines before the big eventwith your friends.

Meier’s Wine Cellars islocated at 6955 PlainfieldRoad, Silverton, just 1.5miles down MontgomeryRoad from the KenwoodTowne Centre. Their staffcan help you select winesthat best match your din-

ner or dessert selections.Meier’s has a wide rangeof table wines that arefrom dry too sweet alongwith a wonderful selec-

tion of dessert winesincluding their awardwinning No. 44 CreamSherry and No. 44 Port.Not to be overlooked is

their Reiem brand ofsparkling wines thatinclude Brut, Extra Dryand Spumante. Reiem

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With the holidaysbehind us, Dan Partin, co-owner of J.K.BestConstruction Company,says that homeownersbegin to turn their atten-tion to spring and tothinking about homeremodeling projects thatare often long overdue.

He said that in somecases homeowners actual-ly write out a formal“wish list” of things theyneed to do or want to doto their home.”

He explained thathomeowners rarely“want” to replace a roof,but they will replace it outof a need. General updat-ing can fall into the cate-gory of “want” or “need.”

“Either projects catego-rized as want or need canfind its way onto the wishlist if for no other reasonthan it adds to the valueof the home, he added.

According to J.K.Bestco-owner Brian Martin,home remodeling projectsfall into one of two cate-gories: Outdoor andindoor.

Indoor projects includebasements, bathrooms,countertops, doors, elec-trical upgrades, flooring,indoor lighting, insula-tion, kitchens, painting,plumbing upgrades,porch additions, tilefloors, updating, and soon.

Outdoor projectsinclude concrete, doors,driveways, electricalupgrades, gutters anddownspouts, outdoorlighting, patio doors,pavers, painting, porchadditions, pressure wash-ing, roofing, siding, win-dows, and so on.

J.K.Best Constructionhas a knack of workingwithin most homeowner’s

budgets. Unlike manyhome-remodeling compa-nies, they don’t offer orprovide arbitrary dis-counts. They give it their“best shot” at the outset.According to Partin, theyare competitive with mostother home-remodelingcompanies on price. “Thereal difference is our qual-ity, thoroughness, and afinal outcome that is sec-ond to none.”

In addition to workingwithin a homeowner’sbudget, J.K.BestConstruction also pridesitself on educating home-owners prior to present-ing an actual quotation.Martin explained that inthe majority of caseshome remodeling projectsstart with a plain sheet ofpaper.

“There often seems tobe an unlimited numberof options,” Martinexplained.

“We do our best tomake sure that our clientsunderstand what thoseoptions are. We want ourclients to make good deci-sions. By the same token,we won’t let them makemistakes and we won’t letthem overspend,” headded.

J.K.Best ConstructionCompany serves theLoveland, Indian Hill,Madeira, andMontgomery areas.

“Our website(www.JKBestConstruction.com) shows a number ofphotos of projects wecompleted recently,”Partin said.

“Regardless of the size,scope, or complexity ofthe project, the one thingwe’re proudest of is ourattention to detail, andyou can see this in all thephotos.”

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Let’s face it – most of us, if notall of us, have a full plate thesedays. Most of our plates, in fact,runneth over!

There is so little time left inthe day/week to accomplish allthe things that are on our to-dolists, including cleaning ourhomes.

Because of the busy scheduleswe all seem to keep and for sev-eral other reasons, many peoplehave turned to Regal Maid andhave been doing so for 25 years.

This family-owned local busi-ness has achieved this milestoneand outlasted much competitionin the area by sticking with theircore philosophy of “treating theemployees right first and alwaysfocusing on the internal customerservice they provide first, and theexternal customer service falls ata close second,” said AndyVenneman, owner.

According to Andy, the key togiving their clients a great experi-ence and the clean home or roomevery time is to make sure theemployees are happy with theirpositions and responsibilities.

That positive momentumbeing a focus in turn translatesinto how the employees operateand perform at the clients’ homesor businesses.

This way of running the busi-ness has kept Regal Maid provid-ing excellent service and has keptsome clients using the servicesince 1986.

Regal Maid has also been con-tinuously involved in the com-munity through donations, pro-viding local employment oppor-tunities and being involved withlocal schools.

The navy blue, fuel efficientcars that the cleaning service usesare a familiar sight to many resi-

dents in Northern Kentucky andare often on the road as many ofus drive to work.

Regal Maid services business-es as well as residents.

Often, there is a misconceptionabout having to be “wealthy” touse a cleaning service, but RegalMaid has been spreading theword that their customers call formany different reasons and havemany different needs and incomelevels.

Several calls are made by peo-ple who find that they are simplytoo busy to keep up with the taskof cleaning nooks and crannieson a monthly or weekly basis, orthat find that a particular room intheir home is a high traffic areaor even an ignored area that issimply too much to keep upwith.

Clients call to get helpbecause they physically cannot

do the work that needs to bedone, because perhaps they aresick or elderly or their loved onescall to help in that situation.

Regal Maid caters to each cus-tomer’s particular needs,whether big or small, one time orweekly, and this flexible servicehas been a huge part in getting totheir 25th anniversary.

Many customers also give thegift of a cleaner home as a gift tomoms on Mothers Day, birthdaygifts for friends and loved ones,wedding gifts for the coupleshome, Valentine’s Day to givetheir special one a day off fromchores, etc., in the way of gift cer-tificates which are easily pur-chased online or by phone.

Whether it’s your New Year’sresolution to get organized, put-ting your home on the market, a

When there isn’t enough time, call Regal Maid

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Looking to downsizeand move to a smallerhome or retirement com-munity? Perhaps you’veconsidered moving butdon’t have anyone tohelp.

Many seniors feel over-whelmed by the prospectof packing up theirbelongings and moving.

It is common to giveup on the idea when facedwith decisions about whatto keep, what to throwaway, what will fit in the

new home, and what todo with the remainingitems.

Caring Transitions spe-cializes in senior reloca-tions and transitions.They help you through allof your relocation chal-lenges.

Jennifer Leas, owner ofthe local CaringTransitions that servicesGreater Cincinnati,Northern Kentucky andSoutheast Indiana, startsthe process of helpingclients through the reloca-tion process with a freeconsultation.

Services are completelytailored to each client’sneeds.

Caring Transitions’services include: comput-erized layout the newhome; packing, movemanagement and com-plete set up of personalitems in the new home;assistance with decisions

about what should bekept and sold; arrange-ment for storage/ship-ping of cherished itemsand preparation of thehome for sale.

They also conductestate sales or online auc-tions to sell remainingitems.

“It can be very chal-lenging to handle lifetransitions such as mov-ing, especially when thereare no children or otherloved ones to help.” Leassaid.

“A successful moverequires extensive plan-ning and managing to geteverything done. That’ssomething I can do. Mygoal is to make the transi-tion easier,” she said.

For more informationon how CaringTransitions can assist withyour relocation, contactJennifer Leas at 859-394-3953.

Help with downsizing, movingJim Barrie wants to share his love for SCUBA div-

ing, so he’s letting everyone try it. His dive shop, TheScuba Shack, (www.TheScubaPlace.com) located inFlorence, is offering a “Try SCUBA Experience” to any-one interested in diving.

“SCUBA diving is not a sport. It’s not a hobby. It’s alifestyle! We want to expose as many people as we canto this exciting way of life,” said Barrie.

Barrie has owned The Scuba Shack for 12 years, andin that time has been told by countless people thatthey would love to try diving.

He knows that if they do, they’ll love it! So hewants to give them the opportunity. All those whowould like to try SCUBA diving will be geared-up andgo for a dip with a certified instructor in The ScubaShack’s indoor, heated, 10 foot-deep, diver trainingpool. Reservations are required, and can be made bycalling 859-283-1550.

The Scuba Shack also offers SCUBA certificationtraining. Through comprehensive classroom and pooltraining, divers learn proper technique, safety meas-ures, and how to use the equipment. Once certified, adiver is ready to go on one of the shop’s many trips todive locations in the United States and abroad.

The Shack currently has trips scheduled to: Florida,North Carolina, St. Lucia, Bonaire, Fiji, Bali/Indonesia,Egypt and The Red Sea. Pricing varies by destination.

“There’s nothing quite like a group trip” saidBarrie. “Both divers and non-divers come back with agroup of new friends, having visited some of theworld’s most beautiful destinations” he said.

Everyone take a dip

sparkling wine may justthe thing you are lookingfor to make yourValentine’s Day special.

Call the retail store at891-2914 for more informa-tion or visit our store 9a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Websites: www.meierswinecellars.com andwww.meiersjuice.com.

You can find them onFacebook and Twitter.

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busy mom who could use some help, orjust ready to experience “ a plate less full,”you can afford to get some help with yourhome and take back some of the time inyour day by calling Regal Maid.

Also, keep reading upcoming issues

of Creative Living for more on RegalMaid, tips for a cleaner home, customerexperiences, contests, savings and more.

For more information visit the com-pany online at www.RegalMaid.com orcall 781-3300.

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Cedar Village Retirement Communitystaff believe that “Sometimes you justhave to do things for fun!”

And that is exactly what they didwhen they united staff and residents ona joint project to create their secondannual music video.

As did the 2009 video, the new musicvideo has become a hit on the Internetsite YouTube.

Featuring choreography and dancingby residents, volunteers and staff mem-bers, the video is set to original musicperformed by songwriter and producerMark Rossio of Columbus.

Filmed by Jeff Hill Productions ofMason, producing a music video prom-ises to become an annual event.

“We had so much fun making thefirst music video in 2009,” said CarolSilver Elliott, CEO and president ofCedar Village.

“And we were amazed by the thou-sands of hits, and the positive feedbackwe were receiving on YouTube,” saidSilver Elliott.

“We did this to bring together staffand our residents in a fun, creative way.Posting the video on YouTube allowed itto be shared with family, friends andmany others across the country andaround the world,” she said.

The 2009 video featured variousdepartments within Cedar Village, each

creating their own special part of theproduction.

This year, the planning team, headedby Director of Development SallyKorkin, decided to incorporate a theme.The theme, Korkin explained, is “hands.”

“Hands are such a symbol of the carewe provide at Cedar Village and therelationships we build with our resi-dents. It just seemed to express who weare in a very simple, yet powerful, way,”she said.

Residents and staff all wore specialblue rubber bracelets that say “LifeBegins at Cedar Village” and many arestill wearing them daily.

Once the video was completed, therewas a “premiere” with the residents; itwas featured at the employee holidayparty; it played continuously at CedarVillage’s special Mitzvah Day event Dec.24 and was, of course, posted onYouTube.

Within 24 hours of posting, hundredsof “hits” were already recorded and thefeedback has been great.

“At Cedar Village, we do believe thatage is just a number and our slogan,“Life Begins at Cedar Village, embodiesour philosophy,” said Silver Elliott.“This video is one fun way to demon-strate that commitment.”

To view the video on YouTube andsearch Cedar Village Music Video.

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One of the things peo-ple appreciate most aboutClermont Senior Services(CSS) is that it basicallyprovides “one-stop shop-ping” for senior services.

Besides meals-on-wheels, the agency pro-vides transportation,homemaking, personaland respite care, adult daycare, home repair, supportgroups, and lifelong learn-ing centers.

They practically have a

“smorgasbord” of servic-es.

Clermont SeniorServices offers a widevariety of services to helpseniors live at home for aslong as possible, and helpcaregivers take care ofthemselves.

Services are availableon a donation basis andthere is never a waitinglist for meals-on-wheels.

If CSS doesn’t providea service that you need,

they probably know whodoes. The Intake staff isknowledgeable on all theservices offered inClermont County.

Eligibility requirementsvary from program to pro-gram, and staff is glad toassist you in decidingwhat services are best foryour situation.

So if you, a neighbor,or a loved one needs somehelp to continue living athome, call 724-1255.

Clermont Senior Services provides‘one-stop shopping’ for services

Clermont Senior Services provides transportation to and from the hospital, dialysis andmedical appointments. For transportation information, call 724-1255. Driver Ron Potraffke isshown picking up a customer from dialysis.

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