McHarrie LifeTimes Fall 2015

FALL 2015

A Health and Wellness Magazine of McHarrie Life Senior Community

A Beautiful ExperienceRACEWALKER DOROTHY SCHIESSL OF MCHARRIE TOWNE

Fall time is for…

1O REASONS TO RIDE YOUR BICYCLE

THE M.I.N.D. DIET INSIDE

MountainsThe Call of the

Rethink Your Drink!

Art for Relaxation

S a g e C o u r t Memory Care @ McHarrie Pointe

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Iam happy to share with you the new and exciting renovation project under way in our short-term rehab ilitation

program. This endeavor supports our philosophy that successful short-term rehabilitation

extends beyond physical therapy in a clinical setting. Our goal is to create a more beautiful, tranquil, calm-ing, homelike environment to encourage our residents to heal in mind, body and spirit.Our corridors and suites will include new wood floor-ing, fresh paint, fixtures and spa-inspired bathrooms. Our two lounges will encourage families to spend time together by providing a cozy environment including; fireplaces, technology stations, and hospitality centers.Our airy and spacious rehab therapy gym is full of natural light and is bathed in soft colors, emanating a warm, soothing and healing environment. It has state-of-the-art modalities and therapeutic equip-ment—along with a fully staged apartment—to provide the tools to help them get stronger, more independent and ready to go home.This update to our program will ensure we are positioned to continue as the program of choice in the region.Best wishes to you for a safe, happy and healthy holiday season.

Mark Murphy, CEO

210 Reasons To Ride Your Bicycle

4Rethink Your Drink

6Are Your Joints Older Than You?

8The Call of the Mountains

10Art For Relaxation

12An Afternoon Of Theater

14Fall Time Is For...

16The M.I.N.D. Diet

Back CoverStand Up For Your Health

Please Bring Me a Stress-Free Holiday!M ost American adults experience increased stress during the holiday season. The main reasons include; lack of time and money, fam-ily conflicts, and an endless “To Do” list of party planning, cooking, baking, shopping and wrapping. Holiday stress often leads to insomnia, poor eating habits, lack of exercise, weight gain, and exhaustion.The key to enjoying and relaxing during the holidays is to focus on what matters the most—spending time with those you love. By adjusting your perspective and expectations, you can let go of an idealized image of the holidays and enjoy the true spirit of giving. So when stress threatens to ruin your holidays, here are some tips to help you remain peaceful, calm and stress-free:l Give yourself permission to say “No.” If the holidays are overwhelming for you, communicate those feelings with your family.l Avoid people who add stress and bring negative energy to your life. l Write a list to help accomplish several tasks each day so it doesn’t become so overwhelming for you.l Consider changing traditions to make the holidays simpler and happier for all.l Share the holiday dinner duties by having guests contribute a dish to pass.l Avoid the long lines in stores by shopping online.l Give thought to how you can make the holidays brighter for someone in need, and make it happen.l Eat well, and exercise daily, even if it’s just a walk around the block. The fresh air will help you clear your mind, and burn calories, too.

Dear Santa . . .

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1. Burns mega-calories. You can burn 400-500+ calories in just one hour of biking.

2. Tones your whole body. Bicycling works your legs and buttocks as well as your upper body.

3. Low Impact Workout. Unlike running and walking, biking puts a lot less stress on your knees, ankles and spine.

4. Energizes you. Studies prove that bike riding improves energy level by 20% and decreases fatigue by 65 percent.

5. Protects against heart disease. Riding three days a week for 30 minutes for one year has proven to reduce blood pressure and LDL in women.

6. Improves balance and coordination. Pedaling and steering a bike simultaneously provides great practice for your coordination skills.

7. Nature heals. Biking outdoors and enjoying the beauty of your surroundings is a great way to breathe in fresh air and relax your mind.

8. Reduces the risk of cancer. Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of colon, breast, prostate and pancreatic cancers, and possibly lung and endometrial cancers, too.

9. Save the Environment. For those who bike to work, you help to decrease our world’s pollution.

10. Sleep Better. Riding a bike reduces levels of cortisol in the body which is a stress hormone that may block regenerative deep sleep.

FAST FACT: Helmets are a MUST for all bikers. You will reduce your risk of head and neck injuries by 85% if you wear a helmet.

CHECK IT OUT!If you don’t own a bike, a great way to start out is by renting a bike at Onondaga Lake Parkway’s Griffin Visitor Center. It’s an inexpensive way to try out a new activity before making an investment of your own.

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Americans consume an average of 400 calories of sugary beverages each day. Unfortu nately, most of those drinks

have very little or no nutritional value. The most frequently consumed bev-erages include; soda, enhanced juice drinks, smoothies, specialty cof-fee drinks, fruit juices, energy and sports drinks. Unfortunately, they don’t curb your appetite or make you feel any less hungry at meal-time. Studies prove that people who regularly consume sugary drinks have a 26% greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes than people who don’t. The added sugar in our diets can also lead to weight gain and an increased risk of heart attack.

In the 1940’s, the average soda bottle was 6.5 ounces. Today, we are super sizing to 20 oz. or more; increasing our soda calorie count from 71 calories to 219 calories per drink.

Rethink Your Drink!

Health Facts Check List: ✓Watch out for tricky labels. It

may say, “Only 80 calories per serving” but there are actually 2.5 servings in the bottle.

✓Consume diet drinks sparingly. Studies show that diet drinks can be addictive, and they increase cravings, weight gain and Type 2 diabetes.

✓If you eliminate one sugary soda from your daily diet and replace it with water, you will save 51,100 calories, and may lose 15 lbs in a year.

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Rethink Your Drink!Top Ten Highest Calorie Drinks in America1. WORST BEVERAGE IN AMERICA: Cold Stone PB & C Shake (24 oz.) =

2,010 calories, 131 grams fat, 153 grams sugar

2. WORST DRIVE THRU SHAKE: McDonald’s Triple Thick Chocolate (32 oz.) =

1,160 calories, 27 grams fat, 168 grams sugar

3. WORST MARGARITA: Traditional Red Lobster Lobsterita (24 oz.) =

890 calories, 183 grams carbohydrates

4. WORST HOT CHOCOLATE: Starbucks White Hot Chocolate (20 oz.) =

520 calories, 16 grams fat, 75 grams sugar

5. WORST LEMONADE: Auntie Anne’s Wild Cherry Lemonade (32 oz.) =

470 calories, 110 grams sugar

6. WORST JUICE IMPOSTER: Arizona Kiwi Strawberry (23 oz.) = 345 calories, 81 grams sugar

7. WORST KIDS’ DRINK: Tropicana Tropical Fruit Fury (20 oz.) = 340 calories, 60 grams sugar

8. WORST SMOOTHIE: McDonald’s Strawberry Banana (22 oz.) =


9. WORST SODA: Sunkist (20 oz.) = 320 calories, 84 grams sugar

10. WORST WATER: Snapple Agave Melon Antioxidant Water (20 oz.) =


Best low-calorie drinks

include: water, fruit-infused water, unsweetened green and black tea, coffee, low-fat/skim

milk, small 4 oz. 100% fruit juice, and diet drinks.

Homemade Strawberry Banana SmoothieIn a blender, add: ½ banana 4 large fresh strawberries 3 oz. low-fat vanilla yogurt and lots of iceThis smoothie is just 99 calories vs. 330 calories in McDonald’s McCafe Strawberry Banana Smoothie.

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Are Your

JointsOlder Than You?

As we get older, our joints tend

to feel a little creaky. The Center

for Disease Control estimates that

over 52 million Americans have

arthritis. The most common form

is osteoarthritis.

To help preserve your joints, it

is important to keep active, follow

a healthy diet, maintain a normal

weight, and avoid heavy lifting and

other activities that put unnecessary

stress on your joints. If you sustain

an injury, don’t force yourself to

keep going. It will most likely

cause further damage.

Our short-term rehabilitation program

helps hundreds of people each year

recover from hip and knee replacements. Our residents often

go home after therapy feeling stronger and

healthier than they were before their surgery.

—Lori Crawford, PTA, Director of Rehabilitative

Services at McHarrie Place

For more information about our short-term

rehabilitation program, please call Syracuse Home @ McHarrie

Place at 638-2521.

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Does anyone in your immediate family have arthritis?

a. Two or more membersb. One memberc. None

Are your toes or finger joints painful?a. At least one finger and one toeb. Either a finger or a toec. None

Do you sit down all day, e.g. at work?a. Full-timeb. Part-timec. No

Do your joints ache?a. More than five achy jointsb. More than two achy jointsc. No achy joints

Do you struggle to look over your shoulder to check your blind spot while driving?

a. Regularlyb. Sometimesc. Never

Have you had joint surgery?a. One two or more jointsb. On one jointc. No

Have any of your joints changed shape or become swollen?

a. Yes (two or more joints)b. Yes (one joint)c. No

Does your back or neck get stiff or painful?

a. Every dayb. Occasionallyc. Never

Do you have difficulty putting your socks on?

a. Regularly b. Occasionallyc. No

Does cold, damp weather bring on aches and pains?

a. Regularlyb. Occasionallyc. No

Are you able to stretch both arms directly above your head?

a. I can’t lift either arm above my headb. I can’t lift one arm above my headc. I can lift both arms above my head

Does carrying light shopping bags leave your joints achy or sore?

a. Yes, (many joints ache)b. Yes, (one joint may hurt)c. No joint pain

How to score: Add up your points to discover if your joints are older than you. Give yourself two points for every A. answer, one point for every B. answer and zero for every C. answer.

What your score means: 0 - 3 points = under 30 years 4 - 7 points = 31-40 years 8 - 11 points = 41-50 years 12 - 15 points = 51-60 years 16 - 19 points = 61-70 years 20 - 24 points = 71-80 years

* Test reprinted with permission from Tim Allardyce.

So how old are your joints? Try this test devised by osteopath Tim Allardyce to find out. Select the answer that most applies to you.

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Dorothy Schiessl was enjoying a teachers’ night out with coworkers when she met her future husband, Ludwig. “The funniest part was, we were actually on dates with different

people when we met!” she says with a smile.Soon after meeting, they began dating.

“Ludwig was a lifetime athlete and runner who inspired me to exercise,” says Dorothy. His dedica-tion to health and wellness greatly impacted her life. “I was always very active as a child growing up on the family farm, and later as a special educa-tion teacher, and owner of a horse farm, but with Ludwig, I did things I never thought I could do,” says Dorothy.

Born in Germany, Ludwig moved to the United States at the age of 23 after the New York City Athletic Club recruited him as a long distance runner. He was also an avid outdoorsman, hiker, biker, award-winning marathon runner, and

gardener with a back-ground in landscap-ing, woodworking, and horticulture.

“We were married when I was 45 years old, and enjoyed

spending two weeks every summer hiking the mountains of New Hampshire together. After we retired, we moved to New Hampshire perma-nently,” she says. “Although it was hard to leave our family behind, we decided to answer the call of the mountains, and it was an amazing experience,” she says.

Over the next fifteen years, they enjoyed walking, hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, and snowshoeing—activities she had never participated in until she met Ludwig. “We were actually busier retired than we were when we worked!” she exclaimed.

They were members of running and garden-ing clubs, choruses, and were active volunteers at church and other charities in New Hampshire. “Ludwig also introduced me to the world of gardening, and he taught me so much about rock gardening, growing vegetables and flowers. I learned how to grow giant pumpkins to enter in fairs,” she says.

In 2009, Ludwig was diagnosed with Sclero-derma, so the couple moved back to Baldwinsville to be closer to their adult children and grandchil-dren, most of whom live in the area. “He really didn’t want to leave the mountains, but I really needed the support of our family. We became mem bers of Beaver Lake Nature Center and Ludwig walked 400 miles there before he died in 2014,” she says.

It was a tremendous loss for 74-year-old Dorothy whose life was forever changed by her husband and his deep love and appreciation of nature. “Often on weekends, Ludwig would wake

MountainsThe Call of the

Dorothy measures her 700 lb. pump-kin that won a blue ribbon in the Fryeburg Fair in Maine.

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The Last of our New Neighbors Move in This Fall

We are so close!!!

We can see the light at the end of the tunnel!! We want to thank all of our current and future residents for their patience throughout this

long process of construction. We are very excited to see the work being completed on the Towne Center. It is a great spot to host the many activities McHarrie Towne offers. The Recreation Area at the end of

Rifts Drive will also be completed by this fall. It will feature a pavilion, a horseshoe pit and bocce ball. It will be another great spot to gather with friends and neighbors. We are looking forward to welcoming the last of our new neighbors and celebrating the end of our construction project. As always, if you would like more information about McHarrie Towne’s Independent Living, please feel free to contact us at 638-1172.

—Janet Dauley-Altwarg, Director

Mountains“You meet thousands of people, and none of them really touch you.And then you meet one person, and your life is changed forever.”

—AUTHOR UNKNOWN

up in the morning and tell me we were going to explore a new mountain. So we would pack a lunch, jump in the car and go visit a new place.”

Today, she carries in her heart their love of nature and sense of adventure and shares it with her family. This year, she won first place with her granddaughter, Allison, in the Willow Bay 5K Run & Fitness Walk for Women in the Grandmother-Granddaughter category. “I always set goals for myself. I feel seniors should set time aside to exercise. Several goals I have are—I would love to participate in the senior games, and I hope to continue racing with my granddaughters as long as my body allows,” she says.

Dorothy is an active resident of the McHarrie Towne community. She attends weekly exercise classes, participates in several choruses, and trains for race walking competitions. “I participated in my very first half marathon (13.1 miles) in my sixties,” she says, proving that it’s never too late to try something new. “When I was growing up, there weren’t opportunities for girls to participate in sports, so I never knew I had a competitive nature until I was in my 40’s,” she says with a smile.

Her diet consists mostly of fruit, vegetables and plenty of fresh fish. “I’ve never tried a fad diet in

my life. I believe in eating in modera-tion,” she says. She doesn’t eat much meat, avoids sugar and salt, and enjoys an occasional glass of wine.

“We create our own destiny. “I am driven to succeed and live as long as I can to see my grandchildren and great grandchildren,” she says. n

Dorothy and Ludwig enjoyed the view from Mount Carrigan’s tower located in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.

The couple enjoyed many races together while living in New Hampshire.

Dorothy with her granddaughter, Allison

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McHarrie Life staff enjoyed a wonderful evening of art, conversation, and relaxation at Painting with a Twist in Liverpool.

Led by a local art instruc-tor, participants chose one of 5,000 original piec-

es to paint on blank canvas.

The evening included: cock-tails, snacks, and art instruc-tion. Everyone went home with their own work of art at the end of the evening.

“Our staff works so hard taking care of our residents, I thought it would be so nice to bring us all together as a team for an evening of fun to help decrease stress and encourage relax-ation, says Diane Mazza, MS, RN, ANP Coordinator of Employ-ee Development and Health.

Art therapy is well known for helping people of all ages relieve stress, stimulate creativity, and experience feelings of happiness and calm.

Art for Relaxation“Art washes a

way from the soul the dust of everyday li fe .”

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Art for Relaxation“Art washes a

way from the soul the dust of everyday li fe .” —PABLO PICASSO

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Presenting Sponsor:

Underwriters:

ONEGROUP

Bonadio Group

Supporters:

Horan Financial Services

Laboratory Alliance

Woodcock and Armani

Dessert Sponsor:

Alzheimer’s Association of CNY

Media Sponsors:

Eagle Newspapers

DupliPeter PanPatron Ticket: $50 each—includes a fabulous catered reception beginning at 12:45 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinee performance

Contributor Ticket: $30 each—includes 2 p.m. matinee performance To reserve your tickets, please contact Kelly O’Neill-Rossi, Director of Development and Marketing, 315-638-2521

Rehab Resources

Reception Sponsor:

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VolunteersMcHarrieFall time is For…Changing leaves, apple pie, warm sweaters , pumpkins, caramel apples, nature walks, bonfires, Halloween, and long autumn rides….

It is one of the most favorite times of the year for the residents of McHarrie Life. With a variety of activities to choose from; residents enjoy many of their favorite traditions of autumn.

“Our volunteers are wonderful with our residents—helping them carve pumpkins, peel apples to make homemade apple pies, bake cookies, hand out candy at trick-or-treat night, and assisting with foliage rides in the country,” says Teri Tarolli, volunteer coordinator at McHarrie Life.

The festive fall activities transition right into the hustle and bustle of holiday decorating, card making, Christmas shopping, and musical per-formances throughout the holiday season. “There are plenty of volunteer opportunities available during the holiday season and throughout the year. Volunteers are always needed to assist with activi-ties that bring the joy, comfort and warmth of home to our residents’ lives,” says Tarolli.

To learn more about our volunteer program, please call Teri Tarolli at 315-638-2521. nMcHarrie Place cook Amanda Bacel, (left) and aux iliary

volunteers Doris Hildebrandt (center) and Mary Ann Cenci help to make apple crisp with the residents.

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Fall time is For…

Resident Janet King enjoys carving pumpkins for Halloween.

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By: Sue Brady, RD, CSG, CDN Registered Dietician

You are what you eat, and science proves it in more ways than one. Aside from the impact our diets have on our weight and overall physical health, a recent study

from Rush University has identified a dietary pat-tern that can actually preserve memory.

There is growing scientific evidence that what you eat can actually reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease. The same eating patterns recommended to support cardiovascular health such as the Mediterranean Diet and the “DASH” (Dietary Approaches to help Stop Hypertension)

diet; have also been shown in multiple studies to slow cognitive decline.

This new dietary pattern uses the Mediter-ranean diet and DASH diet as bases, but modifies them to place more emphasis on foods that have been linked to improving cognitive function.

The Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet emphasizes foods shown with previous research to support a healthy brain and limits potentially damaging food choices.

THE M.I.N.D. DIET

A recent study

shows that

the MIND diet

lowered the risk

of Alzheimer's

by as much as

53 percent in

participants who

adhered to the

diet rigorously,

and by about 35

percent in those

who followed it

moderately.

To help preserve your memory and prevent disease, include this food in your diet:

. Green leafy vegetables— every day

. Olive oil—daily1 Any other vegetables— at least once daily

2 Poultry—at least two times per week

. Nuts—every day 2 Berries—at least two times per week

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“Let food be

thy medicine,

and medicine

be thy food.”—HIPPOCRATES

Limit these:

G Red meat

G Butter and stick margarine to less than 1 tablespoon per day

G Cheese less than one serving per week

G Pastries and sweets limit to special occasions

G Fried and fast foods less than one serving per week.

To help preserve your memory and prevent disease, include this food in your diet:

1 Wine—one glass per day 1 Fish—at least one time per week

3 Whole grains— three times per day

Residents of McHarrie Pointe enjoy healthy, delicious meals prepared by skilled chefs.

“We were thrilled to learn that our weekly menu already included many of the brain healthy foods cited in the MIND Diet,” says Anna Marie Cizenski, Food Service Manager, McHarrie Pointe.

The MIND diet is a fairly simple diet to follow; by simply adding a salad daily and one other vegetable, and snacking on nuts it’s really not too hard to change your diet.

Most people already eat a few servings of chicken weekly so; including fish at least once a week shouldn’t be too difficult.

Cutting back on saturated fats tends to present a bigger challenge for most. Changing from whole or 2% milk to 1% or skim over time is one way. Avoiding cheese, limiting red meat, processed foods and butter to one (1) tablespoon per day or less is where it becomes more difficult.

Limiting pastries, cookies and sweets is impossible for some. By looking at dessert as only for special occasions can help.

Changing our eating patterns is difficult; so start out by adjusting one or two things at a time. This diet is not short term; it is a lifestyle change that can greatly impact your physical and mental health.

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Did you know that your smart phone can help you live a healthier life? The Stand Up app—a fun, flexible work break timer helps you get up and out of your chair during the workday.

FEATURES INCLUDE:

l Free, fully functional and easy to use.l You can set the hours and the days you want alertsl Set your reminder interval between five minutes and two hoursl Completely customizable to your work schedulel Limit alerts to your office location so it doesn't bug you when you go out to lunch.

OTHER STAND UP APPS INCLUDE: Stand Up Reminder, Work Breaks, and Healthy Break.

Studies show that standing up every 20 minutes, even for only a minute or two, reduces your risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.

By standing up, you cause the big muscles in your legs and back to contract, which leads to an increase in certain enzymes that break up fat in the blood stream. You don’t have to jog in place or do jumping jacks. Just stand. A very pleasant additional benefit is that standing up every 20 to 30 minutes also seems to prompt the body to burn calories, so you don’t gain as much weight from sitting at the office most of the day.

Stand Up for Your Health!

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