Dr. Francoise Adan
Center for Lifelong Health at University Hospitals
From Golden Opportunities – April 2, 2017 (Show #837)
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I couldn’t stand my closet. It was overflowing with coats, jackets, work dresses, sundresses, long skirts, short skirts, pants, sweaters, scarves … shoes, boots, sandals. Enough to dress the female population of small country.
I had clothes for multiple roles mom, exercise enthusiast, media professional, friend, girlfriend and more. Let’s not even talk weight gain and loss. It’s no wonder my closet looked like several women lived there. They did.
Enter Jennifer Marks, a closet curator and stylist by trade, headquartered in St. Louis and Cleveland. She helps clients sort, purge and organize clothing. Marks has a Master’s in Public Health with a focus on social and behavioral sciences, something that has honed her skills for understanding human behavior.
She won me over with a few words: “My goal is to get to know you and understand your lifestyle to ensure your outer appearance accurately depicts your true inner self.”
A curator of more than 100 closets, she assured me she wouldn’t run screaming into the night when she saw this manifestation of my psyche. She didn’t.
Instead, she assessed my roles and goals, my aesthetic sensibilities and comfort zone. Then, we determined who I want to be and what that “me” will wear.
In examining the shadows that shape my closet angst, I saw how my personal history informed my attire. I reflected on how my philosophy, friends, cultural background and daily activities move my fashion decisions.
Freud might suggest the abundance made up for the limitations of Catholic school uniforms. Or, perhaps, I had been trying to find myself after divorce. Or, maybe, I’m more like an actor, choosing completely different costumes for each and every role.
Whatever the case, we pruned my closet to express my unique, powerful self without fracturing into personas and costumes.
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Cleveland Public Theatre
& Teatro Publico de Cleveland present
LABIO DE LIEBRE (THE LIP OF THE HARE)
By Fabio Rubiano Orjuela
Written and Performed in Spanish
With English subtitles
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) and Teatro Publico de Cleveland (TPC) present the US premiere of Labio de Liebre (The Lip of the Hare) by playwright Fabio Rubiano Orjuela. The production is directed by Teatro Publico de Cleveland ensemble member Dante Fernando Larzabal and will be performed in Spanish, with English subtitles, by TPC ensemble members to run April 6 – 15, 2017 in CPT’s historic Gordon Square Theatre.
About Labio de Liebre (The Lip of the Hare)
Following their acclaimed productions of Gabriel Calderón’s Mi Muñequita in 2015 and Uz, El Pueblo in 2016, Teatro Publico de Cleveland—CPT’s resident Latin American theatre ensemble—returns to the stage with a third Spanish language production in a magical and wildly dark comedy by Columbian playwright Fabio Rubiano Orjuela. Labio de Liebre (The Lip of the Hare) is a play about facing a shameful history. A former military man, Salvo, has committed atrocious acts against thousands of families. Years later, he is haunted by unearthly visitors – a troupe of half-animal/half-human ghosts from his violent past, including a boy with a cleft lip. The boundaries between victim and perpetrator blur in this courageous and poignant new play.
Labio de Liebre (The Lip of the Hare) will be performed in Spanish, with English subtitles thanks to the generous support of The City of Cleveland’s Cable Television Minority Arts and Education Fund.
**Due to graphic language, sexual references and situations, Labio de Liebre (The Lip of the Hare) is recommended for mature audiences (ages 16+).**
About Teatro Publico de Cleveland
Teatro Publico de Cleveland (TPC) is a community-based, ensemble theatre group in residence at Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT).
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Research shows that women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than men by a 3-to-2 margin. Some scientists believe this is because when women reach menopause, their bodies cease to produce estrogen, and the pituitary gland begins over-producing another hormone, luteinizing hormone (LH), to try to jump-start the ovaries.
Gemma Casadesus Smith, an associate professor of Biological Sciences in Kent State University’s College of Arts and Sciences, plans to test those beliefs in mice using a five-year, $1.5 million grant from the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health.
“So if the hypothesis is that LH receptor signaling goes down, and that receptor is what facilitates cognitive function, then by removing this in normal mice, we should see cognitive deficits,” she said.
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Hudson Community Education and Recreation (HCER) will soon be offering adults ages 50+ a new way to stay fit – even if they have arthritis. Thanks to an instructor training grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HCER will offer the Walk With Ease (WWE) program to the Hudson community. HCER is one of 71 park and recreation agencies to receive the WWE instructor training grant.
HCER’s community education and recreation programs have long been centers of health and wellness in the community. The WWE program, developed by the Arthritis Foundation, is scientifically proven to help reduce pain and stiffness associated with arthritis. Studies by the Thurston Arthritis Research Center and the Institute on Aging at the University of North Carolina have shown that participation in Walk With Ease contributes to reduced pain, increased balance and strength, and improved overall health.
“Arthritis affects more than 52 million adults in the United States — including people who live right here in Hudson,” said Meredith Zaffrann, HCER Director. “This grant from NRPA and the CDC allows us to help the older adults in our community, and adds a new way for Hudson residents to work to achieve a healthy lifestyle.”
The Walk With Ease program will be offered three times per week for six weeks by certified and trained HCER Walk With Ease instructors. Classes will meet at Barlow Community Center on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 10am, May 15th – June 23rd. An informational meeting and registration will take place on Monday, April 24th at Barlow Community Center, 41 S. Oviatt Street, Hudson. Cost for the six week program is just $5.
The Walk with Ease classes are ideally suited for anyone that is interested in preventing or managing arthritis, but also for those looking for a regular, low-impact exercise program in their local community.
...Convenience, Amenities for Seniors
With its top-notch amenities and convenient location, Harbor Woods in Brunswick is an affordable independent living option for people 55 and older.
The 127-unit apartment complex is small enough to offer a true community feeling yet large enough to have extras like a fitness center, library and beauty salon.
There are lots of places to explore nearby. Situated in the heart of Brunswick, Harbor Woods Living is close to shopping, restaurants and medical facilities. Woods adjacent to the complex offer a bucolic view for residents who want a bit more privacy.
Maintenance-free living attracts residents to Harbor Woods. The one- and two-bedroom units are under 1,000 square feet. Each has a washer and dryer hook-up, walk-in showers, wide doorways plus either a patio or balcony. The apartments are pet-friendly, too, with a 35-pound weight limit and breed restrictions.
Available for rent are storage units and detached garages.
To help residents who may eventually need some assistance with daily activities, Harbor Woods has partnered with a local senior care services company. Aging in place is made easier with meal prep, light housekeeping and other personal serivices, all provided for an additional fee.
Harbor Woods Living at Brunswick is located at 4255 Center Road. For more information, call 330-888-0393 or go to HarborWoodsLiving.com
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Altenheim Senior Living
Quality Care in a Family-Like Atmosphere
Altenheim Senior Living is a not-for-profit Life Plan community providing a full continuum of senior services. These include short-term rehabilitative therapies, skilled nursing, assisted and independent living, memory care, outpatient rehabilitation, home health care and private duty services. It is also a resource center for seniors and their families who seek answers to questions regarding senior residential living and senior service offerings.
Its mission is to achieve the optimal level of mental, physical and spiritual well-being of individuals, families and the community being served through the provision of high-quality residential living, skilled nursing care and specialized services offered in a family-like atmosphere.
Started by a group of local women of the German-American Ladies Society, Altenheim opened in 1892 and will mark its 125th anniversary in 2017. To commemorate this landmark event, the Altenheim 125th Anniversary Campaign will be launched, giving residents, families, donors and community supporters the opportunity to contribute to the Altenheim Legacy Society and the naming opportunities for its two new facilities, Shurmer Place Memory Assisted Living and Altenheim Therapy Rehab Center.
Altenheim Skilled Nursing and Rehab has received a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2017, for the fourth consecutive year. It has been named one of Ohio’s Best Nursing Homes in 2017 by U.S. News & World Report. Skilled Nursing and Rehab has also received the Platinum Quality Designation by CMS, the highest level attainable. Shurmer Place has received a deficiency-free survey, its ninth year in a row. Home Health Care has received a deficiency-free survey from Community Health Accreditation Partner.
These outstanding recognitions have been achieved through the compassionate, caring commitment of the administration, staff and volunteers. They have helped Altenheim Senior Living become renowned as one of the finest senior living communities in Ohio.
...Sprenger Therapy helps fight Parkinson’s with Delay the Disease
Sprenger Health Care Systems is helping empower those affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD) through OhioHealth’s Delay the Disease program.
Delay the Disease is a 12-week exercise program developed by OhioHealth to optimize the physical functioning of those with PD.
Studies have shown that regular exercise can fight the progression of Parkinson’s disease and help individuals manage the symptoms.
This exercise program has been designed specifically to target everyday challenges experienced by people with Parkinson’s disease. Delay the Disease can help participants improve balance, soothe tremors, improve posture and enhance vocals.
“The participants have reported improvements in strength, balance and mood. In addition to improving functional mobility, they have gained confidence and increased their quality of life” said Laura Toetz, director of rehabilitation at Amherst Manor Retirement Community.
For more information about Delay the Disease, contact the Sprenger location where you would like to attend classes. You can reach Smithville Western in Wooster at 330-345-9050, Heather Knoll in Tallmadge at 330-688-8600 and Amherst Manor in Amherst at 440-988-1825.
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