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CreativeLiving3 Health & Fitness

Better sleep • Cosmetic services • Spiritual

4 Senior LivingRetirement communities • Rehabilitation

5 At HomeMeals • College planning • Child’s bedroommakeover

TopicsHooray! Fall is just a few days away. Time to

look forward to the perfect weather to be outsideand doing whatever it is you enjoy by day and coolnights to snuggle under the covers and sleep incomfort. This issue of Creative Living will giveyou ideas on how to make your home cozier forfall, serve up family-friendly meals and snacks ina jiffy, and get in shape in time for holiday parties.Take a look inside and map out a trip to CreativeLiving advertisers. They’re local and chances areyou can visit several inshort order, a smartmove to save time forwhat really matters –family and friends.

Make it an awesomeautumn!

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Many parents are busythese days juggling ev-erything fromwork, carpools, soccer practice,and cooking dinner. But ahectic schedule doesn’thave to mean poor foodchoices. Here are a fewtime-saving tricks tomake mealtime easierand nutritious for thewhole family.

Create a familycalendar

Whether you preferthe old-fashioned calen-dar posted on the refrig-erator or smartphoneapps that sync yourschedules, a key to reduc-ing stress is to find an

organizational systemthat works for you. Bytracking everyone’s dailyactivities in a centralplace, you are less likelyto forget any importantwork or family eventsand minimize the chanceof double-bookings.

Shop for grocerieson a schedule

Schedule a regulartime each week for gro-cery shopping. Create alist so you stay focusedwhen you shop, helping tosave time and money.Post the list in the kitchenwhere the whole familycan see it and everyonecan easily add in a varie-

ty of their favorite itemsas soon as you run out.

Make a yummymealin just a minute

Ready-to-go meals area smart choice for work-ing parents. For example,pasta company Barillaoffers microwaveablemeals made from100-percent natural ingredi-ents. Palate-pleasingfavorites like MezzePenne with Tomato andBasil Sauce or WholeGrain Fusilli with Vegeta-ble Marinara Sauce don’trequire refrigeration, sothey can be easily stored

Time-saving tricks help maintain a wholesome lifestyle for the family. ARACONTENT PHOTO

Smart solutions thatwork for busy parents

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

“After two years ofextreme, nearly debilitat-ing fatigue, my doctorsent me for a sleepstudy,” said Tonya, a Cin-cinnati Dental SleepMedicine patient. “I trieda CPAPmachine but justcouldn’t tolerate it. I wasdesperate for a greatnight’s sleep and justplain tired of being tired!I came to Dr. Kitzmillerand started my snoringand sleep apnea treat-ment with an Oral Appli-ance. It’s great! Now Ihave energy again, canconcentrate, and am ableto go about my day with-out the flu-like symptomsthat had plagued me fromlack of sleep for years.With the Oral Appliance, Islept through the firstnight and started feelingbetter the first week.”

At Cincinnati DentalSleepMedicine, Dr. Kitz-

miller and his team focuson the treatment of snor-ing and sleep apnea.While snoring can beannoying, it is often asymptom of a life-threat-ening condition calledobstructive sleep apnea,where the airway col-lapses during sleep, caus-ing the person to stopbreathing and awakenwith a gasp multipletimes per hour. Untreat-ed, sleep apnea can leadto excessive fatigue, highblood pressure, heartdisease, diabetes, andeven death.

A sleep apnea sufferer,Dr. Kitzmiller has beentreating himself as wellas hundreds of others for

years with Oral Appli-ance Therapy. An OralAppliance is an FDA-approved CPAP alterna-tive that fits over yourteeth and holds the lowerjaw forward, keepingyour airway from collaps-ing while you sleep andeffectively treating sleepapnea. Dr. Kitzmiller andhis team also help theirpatients with medicalinsurance benefits, in-cludingMedicare.

“The Oral Appliancehas changed my life! Iwas so tired of beingtired all the time. I nowknow what feeling nor-mal is all about when itcomes to sleeping again!”said John, another of Dr.Kitzmiller’s patients.

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For Linda Ryan,Berkeley Square residentsince September 2011,moving into a retirementcommunity meant takinga giant leap outside hercomfort zone. Like manyof her baby boomer con-temporaries who arefaced with this difficultdecision every year, themounting stress and in-decision can be over-whelming.

As a self-describedintrovert, Linda was re-luctant to make the move.She had lived in her homeher whole life and rel-ished those quiet mo-ments when she couldtend to her garden andflowers.

“I’ve never been thetype of person who wouldjust walk up to someoneand introduce myself,”

she says, “but I knew Ineeded to make a life-style change and I knew Ineeded help.”

Berkeley Squareseemed like a naturalchoice to check out first –her parents had lived inthe top-rated community,located in Hamilton, Ohio,and she had developed asense of familiarity withthe scenic campus. “Itwas beautiful,” Lindasaid. “I’ve always knownthat, but as I started shop-ping around a little more,I realized how incrediblethe staff was as well.”

Linda notes that shenever felt pressure tomove in. “The staff at theColonial Communitieswere there when I hadquestions, but they reallyencouraged me to explorethe community on my

own and arrive at my ownconclusions. I really ap-preciated that.”

After moving into atwo-bedroom BerkeleySquare home, Linda be-gan to gradually extendherself socially, partici-pating in on-campusevents and activities thatshe never could haveimagined herself doingbefore.

“I started meetingneighbors on my streetfirst, and before I knew itI was going to events bymyself and just makingfriends there,” she said.

Almost a year later,while Linda still enjoysthe solitude of her flowerbeds, she has exceededexpectations for herselfwith a newly expandedcircle of friends and anactive social life. She also

spends her time volun-teering at BerkeleySquare’s on-site gift shop,The Lamplighter; playingon the Berkeley Squareshuffleboard team; andactively participating inthe many trips and activ-ities available to resi-dents.

For Linda, the choicehas now become choosingbetween those quiet mo-ments at home or therange of social opportuni-ties on campus.

“I can be as involvedas I want to on campus,”she adds, “and for methat is really the best ofboth worlds.”

To schedule a tour, callShelly Henderson, direc-tor of sales at the ColonialCommunities of BerkeleySquare andWestover, at513-896-8080.

Do it. Make the most of retirement livingin the kitchen pantryor a desk drawer forlunch at work. Betteryet, they are ready injust 60 seconds in themicrowave so you canhave a wholesomelunch or dinner – nocooking required.

Engage the wholefamily in planning

Ask everyone in thefamily – especially thekids – to plan a bal-anced dinner menu forone night of the week.

Menu planningeliminates the last-minute scramble forsomething to eat, savesmoney on takeout andensures healthiermeals.

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Get MORE Out of LifeBerkeley Square understands that today’s retiring adults want more options,more space and MORE PREMIUM AMENITIES— all in one place. Take your choicefrom a variety of spacious homes, apartments, or custom-designed plans tomeet your particular needs.

Moving to Berkeley Square not only gives you a spacious home, but also aVIBRANT NEIGHBORHOOD and new friends. Step outside your residence andfind wooded walking paths, an ACTIVE TOWN SQUARE and lots of neighbors toshare a good laugh.

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A T H O M E | H E A L T H & F I T N E S S

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From fresh harveststo flavorful spices, thefall season is full ofopportunity, especiallywhen it comes to thefoods we eat. With alittle creativity, enjoyingclassic fall flavors canbe delicious, fun andeasy for the entire fam-ily.

Here are a few fallfood pairings that bothkids and adults will love:

» Dress apples withdelightful dip

Perhaps no fruit ismore representative offall than freshly pickedapples. Sliced apples arean easy go-to snack foradults and kids alike.

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» Be creative andbrighten your break-fast

One of the best waysto start the day is with atasty breakfast beforesending the kids off to

school. Oatmeal, eggsand yogurt are satis-fying and delicious. Adda little variety to themorning meal by jazzingup ordinary dishes. Pairoatmeal with MarzettiOld Fashioned CaramelDip, mix in vegetableswith scrambled eggs ortop yogurt with crunchyalmonds or granola.

» Pump up yourpumpkin seeds

The pumpkin is trulythe epitome of the fallharvest and pumpkinseeds make for a greatsnack. Kids love tocarve pumpkins! Simplyscoop the seeds andbake them in the oven.It’s a tasty and savorytreat.

Get creative by sprin-kling the seeds with alittle Cajun seasoningfor crunch and kick, oradd a bit of garlic sea-soning for extra flavor.

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H E A L T H & F I T N E S S | A T H O M E

One of the most com-mon reactions that we getafter people tour ourinteractive InformationCenter in the Church ofScientology in Florence,watch a film or get freeDVDs, see our outreachto the community or thelife improvementcourses, or just stop infor a cup of coffee is: “Idid not know THIS iswhat Scientology does.”

Naturally, some peopledo have questions andthey search the Internetfor answers. Unfortu-nately, some sites provide

wrong data about Scien-tology and not knowingotherwise, people believeit. To provide you withthe correct data, here aresome of the most-com-mon-asked questions andtheir factual answers:

WHAT DOES THEWORD SCIENTOLOGYMEAN? The word Scien-tology means “the studyof knowledge” or “thestudy of knowing how toknow.” It comes from theLatin word Scio – “know”or “distinguish” – and theGreek word Logos, whichmeans “the study of” or

“inward thought.”WHY IS SCIENTOLOGY

CALLED A RELIGION? Ifyou look at any religion inthe world, there are threecriteria that have to bemet to be called a reli-gion, and Scientologymeets all three of them: 1)A belief in a SupremeTruth that transcends thehere and now of the sec-ular world; 2) Religiouspractices directed towardunderstanding communi-cating with this supremereality; and 3) A commu-nity of believers that jointogether in pursuing thisultimate reality.

Scientology believesthat there is a SupremeBeing, and has life riteceremonies like naming,marriage and funeralservices.

Scientology helps manbecome aware of God,more aware of his ownspiritual nature. Scien-tology holds in commonwith other religions thedream of peace on Earthand gives the path forbringing about spiritualimprovement in the hereand now, and a way toaccomplish it with abso-

lute certainty.People of all religions

work and study in theChurch of Scientology. Itis an all-denominationalchurch. One does notchange his religion. Oneworks to help his commu-nity and give them thetools needed to improvetheir lot. None of theprinciples of Scientologyinterfere with one’s reli-gion.

WHY IS SCIENTOLOGYA CHURCH? The wordChurch comes from theGreek word Kyrios mean-ing “lord” and the IndoEuropean word “kewe” –“to be strong.” A churchis a congregation of peo-ple who participate inreligious activities. In1950, Scientologists rec-ognized that L. Ron Hub-bard’s technology ad-dresses the spirit andfrees the soul, and theyvoted Scientology a reli-gion. In 1954, the firstChurch of Scientologywas incorporated. Scien-tology is recognized as areligion in the UnitedStates.

WHAT IS THE SCIEN-TOLOGY CROSS? It is an

eight-pointed cross repre-senting eight areas of lifethrough which an individ-ual is striving to survive.

HOWDOES SCIEN-TOLOGYWORK? Scien-tology provides answersto many questions aboutlife and death. ThroughScientology a person canremove barriers andunwanted conditions andso becomemore himself.Scientology values familyand morals.

IS SCIENTOLOGY ACULT OR A SECRET SOCI-ETY?Definitely not! Allover the world, one mayfreely go into an organi-zation, and the literatureis available for everyone.

IS THE CHURCH PROF-IT-MAKING?No. Scien-tology churches are non-profit organizations.

If you have any otherquestions feel free towrite to: Drora Wasser-man, 283 Main Street,Florence KY 41042. Youcan also request the freeDVD that answers allthese questions in anaudio-visual presentation.Or visit www.scientol-ogy.org.

©2012 CsGC

Church of Scientology FAQs answered

When it comes to plan-ning for college, mostparents are sure of justtwo things: They wanttheir child to get a collegedegree, and they’ll need asmart savings plan inplace to ensure collegeexpenses are covered.

“Increased tuitioncosts and a bleak joboutlook may be cause forconcern for today’s youngadults and their parents,but being proactive andcoming up with a savingsstrategy early can helpease these financial anxi-eties and better preparethem for the future,” saysCarrie Braxdale, manag-

ing director of investorservices for TD Ame-ritrade, Inc., a broker-dealer subsidiary of TDAmeritrade Holding Cor-poration.

Parents and teensshould work together toresearch college savingsoptions like 529 collegesavings plans, CoverdellEducation Savings Ac-counts and custodial ac-counts.

Once a college savingsplan is established, par-ents and teens shouldfollow through on theirplanning and make aconscious effort to save.In many cases, regular

contributions to savingsplans can be made auto-matically, making theprocess easier to manage.

Braxdale recommendsparents and young adultswork together to startplanning and saving forhigher education as soonas possible.

“It’s never too early –or too late,” says Brax-dale. “For example, a 529college savings plan canbe opened as soon as achild has a Social Securi-ty number, and contribu-tions to that fund can bemade every year until thechild goes to college.”

– ARAContent

How to gear up for college costs

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A T H O M E

Many parents may besurprised to learn that,according to Harris Re-search, Inc., childrenbegin taking an interestin changing their roomsjust after the age of 5,citing more space to hangout and play as the No. 1wish for the space. Thestudy also found that 71percent of parents thinkthe design of a child’sroom impacts creativity.

“We’ve seen how roomdesign can unleash achild’s creativity in ourown family,” said CortneyNovogratz fromHGTV’s“Home by Novogratz.”“For example, it’s impor-tant to give children theirown workspace and play

space filled with materi-als designed to help ex-press their ideas in aproductive and inspira-tional way, like arts andcrafts supplies and con-struction toys such asLEGO Friends. It’s alsoimportant to give chil-dren plenty of floor spacein which to play and getcreative; this gives themtheir own personal spacein which to spread outand use their imagina-tions to the fullest.”

In addition to invitingchildren to put their re-modeling and re­buildingskills to the test usingtoys that encourage con-struction, Robert andCortney Novogratz offer

these suggestions forcreating those specialenvironments that chil-dren will find inspiringand parents will findappealing:

» Give kids morespace. Leave as muchfloor space open for play-ing and hanging out aspossible. Center the roomwith a soft rug and in-clude easy storage solu-tions. The most effectivestorage is easily acces-sible to kids, where theycan pull it out, play withtheir toys and be able toput it back without anyhelp. The best storagesolutions do not dominatethe room but cleverly dothe job without taking up

too much space. Kidsneed room to build, paint,create and so on but theyalso need supplies to doso, so try to keep storagesolutions simple.

» Show children theirideas have value byincluding them in thedesign decision-makingprocess as much as pos-sible, letting them offertheir ideas. Bear in mindthat boys and girls areequally interested inhaving a say in the designof their rooms. If youmake your children a partof the creation process,they may be more likelyto take better care oftheir environment andtheir belongings.

» Personalize withcolor and collections.Embrace bold colors anddon’t forget to have funwith it. Add more person-ality and originality, andfoster a child’s pride bydisplaying his or hercollections. Fun solutionsfor displaying collectionsinclude corkboards or pinboards to display art;Lucite shelves and boxesto display collections; andsimple cubed shelvingunits that are cost effec-tive and great for dis-playing models, trophiesand other things that kidsgravitate toward.

– North American PrecisSyndicate

How to designa bedroom

that unleashes

YOUR CHILD’SCREATIVITY

Simple cubed shelving units are cost effective and a great way to display models, trophies and other things kids like to create and collect. NAPS PHOTO

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S E N I O R L I V I N G | A T H O M E

One out of 10 olderadults experiences someform of abuse in theirlifetime.

Estimates range from700,000 to 3.5 millionvictims annually. Thosenumbers are staggeringand what is even morestaggering is that littleexists to help identify,intervene and protectthese vulnerable olderadults.

What is elder abuse?Elder abuse refers tointentional or neglectfulacts by a caregiver ortrusted individual thatlead to, or may lead toharm of an elder. Abusecan take many forms,including physical, emo-tional or psychological,sexual, verbal abuse orthreats, or abandonment.

The most commonform of elder abuse,which may exist withother forms of abuse, isfinancial abuse.

All older adults are atrisk, regardless of race,culture or socio-economicgroup.

Women and “older”adults, over 85, are moreat risk and dementia inthe older adult can alsoincrease the risk. Mentalhealth and substanceabuse issues, with eitherthe abuser or the victim,can also increase risk.Abuse can occur any-where – from someone’shome to a facility settingor a hospital.

Elder abuse is alsoseriously under-reported,with the percentage ofreported cases falling farbelow the number knownto exist.

Victims are oftenafraid to report abuse:they are ashamed or feelguilty because their lovedone is the perpetrator;they are in denial; theyare afraid that if theyreport it they will not be

believed and/or that theabuse will escalate.

How can we help?First of all, education

is vital. Learn the redflags – stories of injuriesthat don’t match, socialisolation, changes in pat-terns, financial “gifts”that are out of line, miss-ing necessary medicaldevices like hearing aidsor walker. If you seesigns, report it.

And if an older adultneeds a safe haven, theShalom Center for ElderAbuse Prevention at Ce-dar Village is ready tooffer crisis stabilizationstays, with a full range ofmedical, nursing, thera-py, social work and legalservices to help the vic-tim recover and regaincontrol of their life. Ser-vices are provided at nocharge, part of CedarVillage’s faith-based mis-sion to serve our commu-nity.

What to do to keep olderadults out of harm’s way

fall staple that familiescan enjoy repeatedly bymaking a large batch andfreezing extra for a latermeal. Start with a chick-en, turkey or beef brothbase, then pair with therich flavors of the fallharvest. Visit your localfarmers market to selectfresh ingredients.

Vegetables such asbroccoli, cabbage, cauli-flower, onion, squash andzucchini are plentiful thistime of year and are deli-cious when cooked inbroth. Simply heat brothwith chopped veggiesuntil they are soft, andserve.

– ARAContent

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Sliced apples paired with a caramel dip is an easy fall go-tosnack for adults and kids alike. ARACONTENT PHOTO

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CedarVillage Retirement Community5467 Cedar Village DriveMason, Ohio 45040Tel: 513.754.3100www.cedarvillage.orgCedarVillage is a nonprofit retirement community,located inMason, Ohio.

Introducing the ShalomCenterfor Elder Abuse Prevention at CedarVillage.

It’s about caring.

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