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Holidays

An Advertising-Sponsored Magazine Published by The Community Press/Recorder.

West/Northwest • October 2009

There’s nothing I enjoymore than the holiday sea-son. Getting the house niceand cozy. Decorating withlovely fall and Christmasdecorations. And, ofcourse, gatherings offriends and family. It trulyis the most wonderful timeof the year.

It can be stressful, too. It doesn’t have to be,however, especially when there are several localbusinesses that can assist in all aspects ofpreparing your home for the holidays. Checkout our cover feature on just that.

Find out what you need to do to ensure thatthe roof over your head is secure and ready forwinter with help from Roof Time.

Learn about gorgeous fall and Christmasitems that can bring a special touch of the sea-sons to your own home with assistance fromLasting Impressions.

Get help with your holiday parties from set-up to clean-up with Perfect Party Partners.

Finally, relax and get ready to have a fantas-tic holiday season.

Editor’s note

Specialty Publications Editor

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

Department of The Community Press/TheCommunity Recorder.

Questions and comments can be sent to EditorMelissa Hayden c/o The Community Press/394Wards Corner/Loveland, OH 45140 or e-mail

[email protected].

For advertising call 923-3111.

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Are you looking fora great gift thatwill be cherished

forever? Let Jade MediaLLC turn your photosinto a keepsake.

Here are a few exam-ples of DVD slideshowsset to music that JadeMedia LLC has produced.

• Baby’s first birthday– Photos from birththrough first year. Weadded text to identify

people who were a part oftheir first year. Imaginethe delight in reliving thistime in 20 years!

• Wedding rehearsal –Photos of the bride andgroom from birth throughgrade and high schooland beyond. We displayeach one’s life story untilthey met and finish it offwith their journey togeth-er. Music selection reflectseach of them as individu-ally then as a couple.

• Anniversary gift –Shots from the couple’sengagement throughwedding and subsequentlife events. Imagine theimpact of many years ofsweet memories on aDVD!

Use your imaginationas to what you want tocapture. For more infor-mation and demos, seewww.Jademedia.net.Order early for the holi-days!

Turn your photographs into a creative story on DVD

Witches, mermaid,princesses, andthe girl from

Kansas gathered togethercan only mean one thing –Halloween costumes areready at PreviewProductions.

Visit PreviewProductions, located at

6720 Main St. in Newtownfor the hottest doll cos-tumes of the season.

Christmas is justaround the corner andowner Joyce Rosselot andher assistants Susan Lehrand Sarah Watters arebusy designing, sewing,and stocking the doll

clothing boutique with thelatest in winter fashions.The holiday line includesvelvets, furs, and lots ofsparkle, along with wintercasual wear includingjackets, tunics, and coats.

The best selection isalways in the store. Call271-2524 for details.

Head to Preview Productionsfor the latest doll fashions

www.communitypress.com

Chamilia jewelry isthe latest trend infashionable, senti-

mental jewelry and youcan find the entire collec-tion at Siemer & SonsJewelers. They are the onlyjeweler on the west sidecarrying the full line ofunique beads and jewelry.

This family owned andoperated jewelry store hasbeen serving theCincinnati area since 1953.They carry a fine collec-

tion of engagement andwedding rings, gold, sil-ver, watches, coloredstones, charms and muchmore. The store is also afull service repair andremount shop.

Siemer & Sons will behosting a Trunk Show onNov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 6p.m. A representativefrom Chamilia will be on-site to show customershow they can customizetheir bracelets and neck-laces with themed beads,

birthstone beads, andmany other Italian madeglass designs. Visitors cantake advantage of greatdeals at the Show includ-ing a free bracelet withthe purchase of four beadsor buy three beads andget the fourth free.

Mark your calendarsfor the Trunk Show andvisit their showroom at5673 Rapid Run. Call formore details at 922-0720or visit their website atwww.siemerjewelers.com.

Find the latest trends at Siemer

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Clovernook providesquality nursingcare and rehabilita-

tion, as well as one of themost progressive, effectivewound care centers in theTristate. Clovernook isnestled into six park-likeacres in the residentialneighborhood of NorthCollege Hill and its caringprofessional staff is dedi-cated to serving the needsof the residents and theirfamilies.

The Progressive

Wound Centre wasopened in 2004, due toClovernook’s successes inhealing vascular, venous,diabetic, surgical, pressureand complex wounds. TheProgressive WoundCentre team uses state ofthe art products and inno-vative treatments. Withquality care, careful moni-toring, and a unified teamapproach, the profession-als at The ProgressiveWound Centre advancehealing in dramatic ways.The Progressive Wound

Centre is like no other inthe region!

All rehabilitation thera-pies: Physical,Occupational, Speech,Respiratory, andRecreational are availableto their residents.Clovernook is Medicaidand Medicare certifiedand provides private pay,as well as some privateinsurances. They providelong-term and short-termcare, and skilled andintermediate care.

Quality nursing care,rehabilitation at Clovernook

We all come to apoint in our livesthat we are faced

with the heart wrenchingdecision of how to helpour parents cope with theproblems that face them asthey age and need assis-tance with some of livesdaily chores.

Being able to stay in thecomfort, security andfamiliarity of their ownhome is very important topeople as they age.

With assistance fromAngel’s Touch NursingCare many families areable to allow their parentsto continue their goldenyears in the warmth andcomfort of their homes.

They care for patientswith needs that vary fromthose needing minimumassistance to full nursingcare.

Their aides always gothat extra step to insurethe care your loved oneneeds.

One case in particularthe client called and wasill – they sent one of theirwonderful aides over tothe client’s home only tofind the door locked andthe client unable to answerthe door.

This was at about 2a.m. and there was noimmediate solution. Theaide used quick thinkingand crawled through thedog’s door to gainentrance to the home.

The client, even thoughill, was chuckling saying“Now that is what I call an‘angel’s’ touch.”

The staff at Angel’sTouch can perform a mul-titude of tasks that include- meal preparation, med-

ication reminders, groceryshopping, personal care,etc.

They can also providecomforting companion-ship and overnight respitefor family members.

They provide care forany time frame needed,from one hour to 24 hoursa day.

They know how muchyour loved ones mean toyou so you can restassured that they will treatthem with the loving careand respect that theydeserve.

It is very rewarding toknow we can help peoplewho really need us.

For information call661-4111. Angel’s TouchNursing Care is located at3619 Harrison Ave. inCheviot.

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By Carol Silver ElliottCEO/President Cedar Village

Here’s a situation you thoughtyou’d never find yourself in-you, as an adult child, have to

help your parents make choices aboutwhere they’re going to live. All the yearsthat they advised you (whether youwanted it or not!) and now it is yourturn. You know it’s time for them tomove out of their home, but that doesn’tmean it’s easy.

First, decide where they are going tolive-are they staying in, or close to, theirhome community or moving to an areato be closer to you or your siblings?Once you’ve all reached that decision,the next step is to determine what levelof facility you need. There are reallythree basic choices: independent living;assisted living; long term care and theycan take a variety of forms. If youchoose a Continuing Care RetirementCommunity (CCRC), you’ll find multi-ple levels of care within one system.

Your choice will depend upon yourparent’s healthcare needs. Are they fullyindependent? Do they need help withmedication reminders or bathing anddressing? Are they in need of full time

care in a more clinical setting? Workingwith the professional staff at a retire-ment community can help you to deter-mine what services best meet your par-ent’s needs. It is tough to be objectiveabout your own family so listen to theprofessionals; they will help you figureit out!

Once you’ve decided type and geog-raphy, the next step is to shop theoptions. The best method is to use all ofyour senses to get a feel for the facilityand whether it is the right one for yourloved one. Start with seeing-take a tourand get a feel for the buildings. Are theywell maintained? Are people active?What kinds of things are they doing?Then try hearing-is there a sound ofactivities and conversation? Smelling isimportant too-does it smell fresh orinstitutional? When it comes to taste, askto sample the food service offered. And,last but not least, touch. Are the publicareas comfortable and inviting? Whatdoes the interaction look like betweenstaff and residents?

Making this choice is a significantone. Spend the time to really learn aboutthe facility, the care, the staff and theprogramming to ensure that this is thebest place for your family member.

Retirement community choices



Judson Village is more thanjust a place to enjoy a relaxedlifestyle without the concerns

of home ownership. It is a placewhere you can choose accommo-dations based on your individualneeds and desired level of inde-pendence. You choose the livingarrangements that make you feelmost comfortable and that aresafest for you.

Residents can choose fromtwo different living options. One-or two-bedroom apartments areavailable in Assisted Living.

For those needing more thanAssisted Living provides, such asaround-the-clock Nursing care,the Care Center is available.

Nutritious, tasty meals areprovided for all residents, alongwith laundry service, housekeep-ing service, and personal care.

Judson Village recentlyunderwent a $1.4 million renova-tion in order to add a Short-TermRehabilitation Unit as well as theMathew’s Unit, which is aMemory Impairment Unit forthose with dementia orAlzheimer’s.

At this time our facilityaccommodates almost 200 peo-ple. Our Rehab Unit offers physi-cal, occupational andspeech therapy pro-vided through GenesisRehab Services.

Their staff is experi-enced in working withorthopedics, strokeand dementia issues.

Judson collaborateswith a large number ofprofessionals includ-ing physicians, den-tists, ophthalmologist,psychiatrists and min-isters to assure thatour residents’ physi-cal, social and spiritu-al needs are met.

Residents mayenjoy an exercise class, attendconcerts or partake in many otherfun activities. Volunteers fromarea schools, churches and otheragencies help brighten the lives

of Judson residents.Judson Village has provided

generations of caring for the eld-erly in Cincinnati. The dedicatedemployees are committed to pro-viding excellent care and service.

Judson Village is convenientlylocated in Westwood, at 2373Harrison Ave. The historicOskamp Mansion and the wood-ed hills surrounding the CareCenter provide a unique and

peaceful surrounding for resi-dents.

In 1948, Judson opened as theBaptist Home Center in theOskamp Mansion. Later thename was changed to JudsonCare Center in honor ofAdoniram Judson, the firstAmerican Baptist Missionary.They are still affiliated with theAmerican Baptist Churches ofOhio and continue with themotto “Your Family Is OurFamily.”

To learn more about JudsonVillage Retirement Community,visit www.judsonvillage.com orcall Lora at 662-5880 to schedulean appointment to tour the facili-ties. They would love to meetyou!

Judson Village is prepared to care for your loved one

“Judson collaborates with a large number ofprofessionals including physicians, dentists,

ophthalmologists, psychiatrists and ministers toassure that our residents’ physical, social and

spiritual needs are met.“

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face of the shingles. “There is no need to get up on

the roof to inspect the shingles,simply look into the gutters,” sheexplained. “If you see more than adusting of tiny rock like particles,call a roofer! Those small rockchips are the top layer that givesyour shingles its color and UV sunprotection.” Another indication ofshingle aging is a failure of the toplayer.

“You might begin to see someof the mat appear through theblack of the asphalt, or you maybecome aware of blistering, crack-ing, or splitting of the layers.These signs can be harder to spotfrom the ground and should bepart of an annual examination ofthe roofing from above, she said.

Roof Time prides itself on anextensive knowledge of most roofsystems and what can cause themto begin to leak. Most repairs canbe completed the same day they

Preparing yourhome, inside, out

for the holidays

That’s just what these localbusinesses are here to do. Theycan assist you in having a safe,beautiful, and entertaining hol-iday season.Roof Time

“I never looked up.” That’swhat the folks at Roof Timehear most often when arrivingto help a homeowner.

Sandy Feltner, office man-ager for this 14-year-old fami-ly-owned company, answerscalls and sympathizes withpanicked homeowners whosuddenly have damaged dry-wall and dripping ceilings.

What’s worse is when thissituation occurs during theholiday season. That’s why it’sso important, Sandy stresses,to have your roof checkedbefore the winter begins.

She offers that one sign towatch for is the wearing awayof the granules from the sur-

are discovered.Estimators are non-com-

missioned,and onlybid workthat needsto be com-pleted.

“We donot assumethat a leak-ing roofneeds to bereplaced,”Sandy said.“We live, attend church, andhave kids in schools locally.We see our customers instores, at festivals, andrestaurants. I never want adisappointed homeowner tocomplain to me because theyfeel taken advantage of.”

Written estimates arefree, and feature digitalrooftop photos, so you cansee any problems.

Call Sandy, at 859-341-TIME or 513-528-TIME, toschedule a free roof inspec-tion and visit,www.time2roof.com, forvaluable Internet-only offers!

Lasting ImpressionsNow that the outside of

your home is taken care of,where do you begin on theinside?

Linda Barbian openedLasting Impressions byLinda 10 years ago inAlexandria, Ky., with thatquestion in mind. Linda’soriginal store closed at theend of March.

David Hosea hired Lindaand she re-created her storeon the second floor at 241Grandview in Bellevue, Ky.Lasting Impressions joinedtwo other businesses, OfficeFurniture USA and RoomChoices by David, in thewarehouse at 241Grandview.

Lasting Impressionsopened the second week ofApril. A fourth floor will beopening in mid-Octoberhousing “Santa in the City”

By Melissa Hayden • Editor

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, however it can

also be the most stressful time. You’re busy shopping,decorating, and planning holiday gatherings. Who

doesn’t need a helping hand?

and “The Hosea Sharing House.”If you’re looking to spruce up your home for the holidays,

look no further.“We have just received the first shipment of our new Ashton

line of custom-framed artwork and mirrors,” said Linda. “Our unique custom floral arrangements have always been

very popular as people begin to decorate for the holidays andwinter season. Customers may choose one of the beautifularrangements we have in the shop, or they may work with us tochoose the components of the piece (using their container orours).

“We also carry many other seasonal items such as candles,candlesticks, glassware, seasonal silk flowers and greenery,Thanksgiving and Christmas display items, unique ornaments,and much more seasonal merchandise.”

The Lasting Impressions team works extremely hard to giveexcellent customer service by offering specialized attention todetail and by working with the customer to create a beautiful,inviting living space.

Linda chooses items at market that are unique and bring a“one-of-a-kind” look to the customer’s home or office.

The showroom features nine individual room settings as wellas a large main area which features decorated mantles, tables,rugs, furniture, and lovely holiday displays.

Each room is painted with a very striking up-to-date colorthat you might want to consider for your own home.

“We try to offer a “full service” of in-home consultations,window treatments, custom-framed artwork, accessories, rugs,and custom-designed floral arrangements,” Linda explained.

Decorating your home for the holidays says to your familyand your guests: “I care enough about you to make this an invit-ing home filled with warmth and beauty.”

“Seasonal decorations bring an extra measure of warmth andlove to any home and make it a very inviting place for familyand friends to meet and share the holidays,” said Linda. “A dec-orated home takes hospitality to an entirely new level.”

Perfect Party PartnersNo home is complete for the holidays without the gathering

of friends and family. Imagine being able to actually enjoy your holiday gatherings!

You can, with the help of supportive, committed party partners!Perfect Party Partners is owned and operated by Barbara Lang,who has 30 years of experience in assisting with parties.

“For a relatively low cost we make your entertaining event alot easier on you and more enjoyable for you,” explainedBarbara.

“We do all of the work from setup to cleanup and everythingin between. All you have to do is enjoy!”

All partners have passed background checks and drug testsand carry photo ID Safecard System badges, proving they poseno risk to clients, their families, guests or property.

Safecard System independently verifies identity, criminal his-tory, sex offender registries and drug free histories of otherfirms’ and organizations’ employees. It is licensed locally toBackground Bureau, of Highland Heights, Ky.

So what are you waiting for? Call Perfect Party Partnerstoday at 505-3944. E-mails can be sent [email protected].

“The showroom features nine individual room settings aswell as a large main area which features decorated mantles,

tables, rugs, furniture, and lovely holiday displays.”

Think back to theworst storms thathave raged over

your home. Heavy snows,strong winds, dangerouslightning, and poundinghail are bad enough whileinside the house, you canimagine being up on yourroof at those times! That’swhat shingles mustendure year in and yearout. The phrase “having aroof over your head”takes on a whole newmeaning and sense ofimportance when thoseshingles begin to fail.

Replacing your home’sroofing is a big invest-

ment, so how do youknow when it’s time? Thetwo obvious signs aremissing shingles andbrown ceiling stains, butthere are some things youcan look for to preventearly damage. SandyFeltner, who has the dis-tinction of being a womanin a predominantly man’sindustry, has a companyaptly named, A New RoofTime.

She says that one signto watch for, is the wear-ing away of the granulesfrom the surface of theshingles. Feltner said,“There is no need to get

up on the roof to inspectthe shingles, simply lookinto the gutters. If you seemore than a dusting oftiny rock like particles,call a roofer! Those smallrock chips are the toplayer that gives your shin-gles its color and UV sunprotection.” Another indi-cation of shingle aging isa failure of the top layer.You might begin to seesome of the mat appearthrough the black of theasphalt, or you maybecome aware of blister-ing, cracking, or splittingof the layers. These signscan be harder to spot from

the ground and should bepart of an annual exami-nation of the roofing fromabove.

Time for an estimateAs these warning signs

appear, it’s time to havean experienced, reputableroofer make a free writteninspection. Her companyoffers a professional roofcondition assessment, anestimate of the remaininglife (if any) your roof has,as well as, evaluatesrepairing versus replacingthe roof this year. Feltneradds, “Remember that

seeing is believing! Betterquality roofers conductthorough roof top inspec-tions and bring downcolor digital pictures toshow you the roof’s truecondition.”

Homeowners beware;contrary to popular belief,there is no licensing forlocal roofers!

Tips for finding a betterquality roofer include,asking everyone youknow who they haveused. You might uncovera little known professionaland be steered clear of anexpensive mistake by hir-ing the high dollar TVand big ad yellow pagestype.

Consider joining aservice such as Angie’sList. For less than theprice of a night out, youcan access hundreds oflocal contractor reviewsposted by homeownerssharing the good, the bad,and the ugly experiencesthey have had. Meeteveryone you invite out toyour home and trust yourinstincts!

Terry Littleton fromRooftime says, “You donot have to know any-thing about roofing tojudge the information pre-sented about roofing.”Observe the quality of theroofers truck, and equip-

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“Remember that seeing is believing! Better qualityroofers conduct thorough roof top inspections andbring down color digital pictures to show you the

roof’s true condition.”

Did you know thatone-third of peopleover age 65 have

enough decrease in hear-ing to interfere with socialand family interactions? Infact, the National Councilon Aging has found thatadult hearing loss increas-es family discord, depres-sion, anger, and social iso-lation. The story doesn’tneed to end there, though.

Sharon Christopherson,owner/audiologist ofChristopherson & ClarkHearing Center, offers alively and informativecommunity outreach pro-gram to help increaseawareness about the earlysigns of hearing loss; toprovide daily communica-tion strategies to improve

quality of life for thosewith hearing loss andtheir families and friends;and to give people an ideaof what to expect whenthey visit an audiologist.

Sharon would love tobring her program,“Living with HearingLoss,” to your community,church, or ladies’ or men’sgroup, professional meet-ing, or senior center. Theinteractive lecture allowsplenty of time for ques-tions, and each participantis provided with a set ofhandouts to help themimprove their communi-cation skills. This programcan be convenientlyscheduled as a lunch-and-learn or at any other timeof day or evening, and

they can provide flyers tohelp you announce theprogram. They can alsoprovide hearing screen-ings at your location inconjunction with this pro-gram.

Sharon has more than30 years of experiencehelping people with hear-ing loss. She and her busi-ness associate, AmySmith, offer the latesthearing technology atcompetitive prices withtrusted, professional serv-ice.

To book your firstchoice of dates forSharon’s presentation, toschedule a personalizedassessment of your or aloved one’s hearinghealth, and/or to request.

Believe in healthy,shiny hair!Bushwackers Salon

delivers on this motto byproviding quality servicesin a friendly neighbor-hood atmosphere.

Bushwackers has beenin business more than 18years and welcomes men,women and children. Thesalon offers not only hair-cutting, but spa needsincluding facials, mani-cures, pedicures, andwaxing, as well as chemi-cal services includingperms, relaxers, and high-lights. Salon owner andstylist, Lisa Tomes, contin-ues to hire top stylists asassociates that train underexperienced stylists. Thestaff is dedicated to ongo-ing advanced educationand prides themselves inbeing a trend settingsalon. Bushwackers is aRedken Salon, so theyexclusively retail and useall Redken products and

maintain the highest stan-dards possible in theindustry required by thisleading hair care manu-facturer.

With the holidaysquickly approaching,Bushwackers is preparingfor their annual HolidayOpen House. The salonwill be offering great giftideas during the openhouse including 20 per-cent off of retail purchas-es. Box sets will be avail-able and clients willreceive $10 in BushwackerBucks with their pur-chase. Gift certificates for$100 can be purchased for$80. You can join the stafffor the Holiday OpenHouse Dec. 4 from 3 p.m.to 7 p.m. Door prizes andother goodies will beavailable.Bushwackersoffers convenient eveningand weekend hours and isopen six days a week.Select service providersoffer discounts on servic-es up to 50 percent.

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Lunch and Learn: What you needto know about hearing loss

Believe in Bushwackers

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

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Imagine a landscaped, sereneenvironment … a hidden oasisin a unique north-western

part of Cincinnati. A mainte-nance-free life that is filed withleisure strolls, bike rides, parties,cookouts and newfound friendsand neighbors.

It’s StoneBridge at WintonWoods and its part of the MercyCircle of Caring.

Just minutes away from MercyHospital Fairfield, CincinnatiMills shopping and a variety ofrestaurants, StoneBridge is con-venient to people looking foreasy access to city features whileliving in a serene setting, backingup to Winton Woods. Residentsof StoneBridge also enjoy compli-mentary membership to theaward-winning MercyHealthPlex in Fairfield.

Life at StoneBridge is whatyou want it to be – as active asyou want, or as calm as youwish. Social events and activitiesabound, led by an activities com-mittee made up of residents ofStoneBridge!

“The committee has come upwith some great ideas,” says DianeSteele, campus manager. “Theyhave been instrumental in provid-ing their input and ideas – sincethey know best what they and theother residents want to do!”

Only StoneBridge at WintonWoods provides a 100 percententrance fee refund option. It’sno wonder more and more peo-ple are calling to request moreinformation and to sign up for apersonal tour. They can buildnew with your selections, includ-ing carpet style and color, paintcolors and more, or you canchoose from a variety of standinghomes available now.

They know the housing mar-ket is tough right now – but theyhave the expertise and resourcesto help you make the decision

you’ve been thinking about! Theywill help you through every stepof the process, from first tourthrough move-in and beyond.

And, if you ever need any fur-ther assistance, you will have pri-ority access to some of the bestsenior living and rehabilitationcommunities in the area.

Mercy owns locations inSpringfield Township (10 min-utes from StoneBridge),Hamilton, Western Hills andMariemont – all sites offer inde-pendent and assisted livingapartments, as well as long andshort term nursing care.

Physical, occupational andspeech therapies are also avail-able on an inpatient and/or out-patient basis at each of these foursites.

Call 825-0460 today to sched-ule a personal tour! Make sureyou also ask how you can saveup to $7,000 with their currentpromotion.

StoneBridge at Winton Woods the Scenic Retirement Community

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November isAmerican

DiabetesMonth, a time to recognize

the deadly disease thatnearly 24 million children

and adults live with today.Another 57 million peoplehave pre-diabetes or are atrisk for developing type 2

diabetes. Diabetes hasbecome an epidemic; in fact,

if current trends continue,one in three children born

today will face a futurewith diabetes.

It’s time to ‘Stop Diabetes’The time has come to take

greater action in communicat-ing the seriousness of diabetesand the importance of preven-tion and control. The AmericanDiabetes Association is launch-ing a movement called StopDiabetes to confront, fight andeventually end this devastat-ing disease.

You can take steps to helpchange the future of diabetes,whether it’s learning tips onprevention, how to help peo-ple who struggle with it, orhow to get involved in eventsin your community. In addi-tion to joining the nationalmovement, here are a fewways you can help StopDiabetes on a local level:

SShhaarree.. Inspire others to jointhe movement by sharing yourpersonal story. Beginning Nov.

2, visit stopdiabetes.com andjoin the American DiabetesAssociation on Facebook andTwitter to learn about all theexciting ways to be a part ofthe Stop Diabetes movement.Invite your family, friends, andco-workers to join this effort aswell.

AAcctt.. Whether you want torun, walk, bike or simply tell afriend, there are many ways tohelp build momentum for theStop Diabetes movement. Visitstopdiabetes.com or call 800-342-2383 to get involved inyour area.

LLeeaarrnn.. The AmericanDiabetes Association has manyresources throughout thecountry to help Stop Diabetes.If you or a loved one alreadyhave diabetes or are at risk fortype 2, the Association canprovide lifestyle and motiva-

tional information to preventthis disease from taking con-trol of your life and the lives ofthose around you.

GGiivvee.. The drive to StopDiabetes cannot succeed with-out individuals dedicatingtime, effort and funds to sup-port mission-critical activitiesin your neighborhood. Contactthe American DiabetesAssociation to get involved.

Through these actions, youhave the chance to getinvolved and help raise aware-ness, promote healthy livingand raise money to fund edu-cational outreach, advocacyefforts and critical researchthat will ultimately StopDiabetes once and for all.

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ment, and if they arrive on time.Consider the roofer himself. Donot allow yourself to be pres-sured or talked into doing any-thing fast.. Also, do not put downa deposit, when you hold thepayment back till the job ends,you have control over the finallook and clean-up of your home.

Asphalt roofing shingles gettheir name from the fact that theyare made up of layers of differentmaterials. The basic ingredients

are fiberglass, asphalt and lime-stone granules for color. Higherwarranty rated (40, 50, lifetime)shingles will have more of theselayers than the basic 25 year vari-ety. Better shingles will have a10% copper granule blend to pre-vent those ugly black stains fromgrowing across your new roof.

Shingles today can be expect-ed to have an effective lifespan of25 to 50 years, when installed bya qualified roofer, using all of the

needed roof system components.A properly installed roof systemwill use, aluminum trim edging,ice guard, felt paper, ventilationand metal (not aluminum) flash-ing at critical areas such as wheretwo roofs intersect (valleys),where dormer walls meet shin-gles (step) and around chimneys.

Roofers have costs (3.00 gas,time) associated with giving freequotes, so do not go overboardwhen inviting companies to bid

your roof. Remember that whileyou are sizing-up the roofer, hewill be sizing you up too! Callingout numerous companies wastesyour time and their money.

A final tip is that roofers andshingles are not all created equal,so for an investment of this sizeand importance, getting twowritten bids is usually the bestidea.

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Mercy Franciscan at West Park isproud of its long-standing commit-ment to the senior community of the

west side of Cincinnati. “A huge part of what makes West Park so

unique is the longevity and loyalty of itsassociates and residents,” explained KendraCouch, executive director of MercyFranciscan at West Park.

“This really does become a home not onlyfor those who physically live here, but alsofor those who serve the residents,” she said.

“It’s the kind of place I would trust thecare of my own family member to,” saidKelly Martin, director of business develop-ment for Mercy’s Senior Health & HousingServices.

“In fact, when my Papa (grandfather)needed a place to stay following a hospitalstay a couple of years ago, I knew that Iwanted him to be at West Park,” she said.

Although this choice required the familyto travel a little further to visit, they felt con-fident in the care he would receive. In fact,many employees have referred their ownfamily members to West Park, as needed,over the years.

As part of a system of senior living com-munities, West Park shares its expertise aspart of a regional quality team of leaders

from all six locations. This quality team is composed of the

Regional Medical Director Dr. Victor Lee, andthe directors of nursing and the executivedirectors from each site.

They meet at least monthly to measuretheir quality indicators and to assure that weare providing the best possible care to ourresidents.

We are happy to be frequently ranked “5-Stars” in Quality (from Centers for Medicareand Medicaid Services) at all six of our sites.

West Park has undergone many changessince it opened in 1983, including the addi-tion of apartments and services.

In fact, West Park has been locally andnationally recognized for its unique program“DaySTAE,” which serves residents withAlzheimer’s and related dementia.

DaySTAE was implemented at West Parkin 2003 and uses a tailored, therapeuticapproach to activities to communicate pur-pose and meaning to the participant.

Programming includes TimeSlips, anational storytelling program, drumming cir-cles and Memories in the Making, which isan art program sponsored through theAlzheimer’s Association.

As part of Mercy Health Partners, a com-prehensive healthcare network including

hospitals, wellness centers and more, MercyFranciscan at West Park offers quality careand expertise combined with the amenities ofa care-free home life.

As a continuing care community, WestPark offers residential living and care, nurs-ing, skilled nursing and physical, occupation-al and speech therapy. Apartments range insizes to meet any need.

A full-service bank, newly renovatedbeauty salon, daily mass/weekly non-denominational services, and a wide range ofamenities and social events are at your fin-gertips as a resident at West Park!

It is never too early to do your “home-work” when considering senior livingoptions for yourself or a loved one.

Whether you are beginning the search orstarting the process of moving, now is thetime to call.

For a limited time, we are offering move-in incentives with savings of over $4,000 fornew residential living/care residents.

Call Joyce at 451-8900 for more details orto schedule your personal tour – or lunchand a tour – at your convenience.

Or, visit them on the Web at www.e-mercy.com/seniorliving.

Serving the community for 26 years

W/NW Creative Living Oct. 2009

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