There’s nothingquite like riding abike to bring backfond childhoodmemories.

Ah, the windblowing in yourface, the cares of theworld flying pastyou – it provides awonderful sense of freedom.

I love bike riding and it’s something I’verecently picked up again. But with this fun therecomes some responsibility. Inside this issue ofCreative Living we have a great article aboutkeeping your bike maintained throughout thesummer. Be sure to check it out.

Also, there’s some helpful tips for the home,whether you’re a senior citizen or a busy busymom trying to keep it all together.

Enjoy this issue.

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

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Do you snore? Do you suffer fromsleep apnea? Have you tried CPAPbut just can't tolerate it? AtCincinnati Dental Sleep Medicine,Dr. Kitzmiller sees patients everyday with snoring and sleep apnea.

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A sleep apnea sufferer and oral appli-ance patient himself, Dr. Kitzmillerknows first hand the effects of sleepapnea and the benefits of his oral appli-ance. His patients are thrilled with theirexperience too!

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Blake and Associates isan independent physicaltherapy practice locatedon Bridgetown Road inGreen Township on thefirst floor of a beautifuloffice building that is easi-ly accessible. The colorful,cheerful decor reflects thefriendly, upbeat attitudeof the entire staff. Thetherapists of Blake andAssociates have an aver-age of 30 years experienceand offer ongoing treat-ment by the same physi-cal therapist wheneverpossible.

The equipment is state-of-the-art featuring aBiodex Balance EvaluationUnit, Cold Laser Therapy,as well as other modalitiesand state-of-the-art matrixexercise equipment and a

hydroergometer exerciseunit. Also offered are anOsteoporosis exercise pro-gram, Yoga instruction,Mat Pilates instruction,Medical Massage by alicensed massage thera-pist, core stabilizationexercise, and gym ball sta-bilization program. Theyalso offer a step-up pro-gram for patients thathave finished regulartherapy but would like tokeep working on theequipment.

Blake and Associateswas founded by Catherine(Katie) Blake in 1978. Thiswas the first physical ther-apy private practice inCincinnati. Katie passedaway in 2007 but herguiding philosophy con-tinues. The therapists of

Blake and Associates arededicated to providingquality health care withthe personal touch that isso often missing intoday’s health-care sys-tem. These physical thera-pists enjoy putting knowl-edge, sensitivity, experi-ence and an occasionaldash of humor to workfor patients of all ages andphysical conditions. Manypatients refer their family,friends and co-workers toBlake and Associatesbecause they respect thethorough, professionalevaluation and treatmentthey received by a thera-pist who was responsiveto their needs.

For more informationcall 661-6555.

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Quality care offered at Blake and Associates physical therapy

Whether you havehad your bike in stor-age or it hasn’t had arecent tune up, now isa great time to makesure your bike is ingood working order.

There are a fewsimple steps you cantake to make sure youhave a pleasant ride.

WWhheeeellss aanndd ttiirreess –Check your tires forwear, cracks andproper inflation.

Bicycle tires are nodifferent than cartires, and should bereplaced if the tread isworn or the rubber iscracked or dry-rotted.

Clean between thesprockets using a ragor a proper cleaningtool. Using a dry rag,wipe down the hubs,

spokes, and rims onboth wheels.

If it’s hard toclean, use mild soapywater. Never use ahose or harsh cleanersto clean your bike.

FFrraammee – Clean thebike frame and com-ponents starting at thehandle bars and workyour way back.

Use mild soapywater to loosen hard-to-remove grime. Asyou’re cleaning,inspect the frame forany cracks or damage.

If you see anycracks, you shouldtake your bike to abike shop for repair.Be sure to also inspectyour brake and shiftcables.

LLuubbrriiccaattiioonn –Apply a light lubri-

cant like RoyalPurple’s Maxfilm tothe inside of yourcable housings and allof the pivot points onyour brake and shiftcomponents.

Maxfilm leaves atough and durablelubricating film forimproved operationand long-lasting pro-tection against wear,rust and corrosion.

Avoid getting anyoil on your brakepads, and wipe offany excess.

BBrraakkeess – Checkyour brake pads. Ifthey are worn beyondthe indicator line, theywill need to bereplaced.

BBoollttss – Make sure

A favorite pastime for all ages, bicycle riding canbe even more pleasant with a few simplemaintenance steps.

Easy bicyclemaintenance for

the riding season

Easy bicyclemaintenance for

the riding season

Bicycle riding is afavorite pastime forall ages during thewarm weathermonths.

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BICYCLE from page 4all of the bolts on the bikeare tightened, but be care-ful not to over tighten.

This includes yourhandlebars, seat, pedalsand shifters.

CClleeaann tthhee cchhaaiinn – Oneof the last items in yourbike maintenance wouldbe to clean and lubricatethe chain.

Clean the chain of dustand dirt with a solvent-soaked rag.

After inspecting thechain, use a chain lubri-cant like Royal Purple’sMax-Chain. Max-Chain isan advanced, syntheticlubricant that reduceswear and extends equip-ment life.

It can be applied byeither spraying or brush-ing. Once applied, the car-rier evaporates leaving along-lasting, dry, wax-likefilm.

This non-tacky filmminimizes the collectionof dust and other airbornecontaminants.

TTeesstt ddrriivvee – The finalstep in your spring bikeprep is taking a test ride.Check the gears andbrakes.

Make adjustments ifnecessary and then getyour helmet and enjoy thebike ride.

Looking for an affordable way toincrease the value and beauty of yourhome? S.I. Concrete/Designs, a divisionof S.I. Pool Care can help.

Whether you’re looking into a newaddition such as a pool deck, walkway,porch or patio or simply want to reno-vate your existing concrete, S.I.Concrete/Designs has the artistic abilityto make your dream project a reality.

“Sometimes the concrete is so deterio-rated you have to tear it out and pournew concrete. We can do that for you,”explained owner Sam Ionna. “Manytimes, however, the basic foundation isin good shape, but the concrete is dull,chipped or cracked. In those cases wecan do a simple repair, add an overlay,saving the homeowner money.”

The overlay used by S.I.Concrete/Designs comes in colors soyou can match your project perfectly to

your home. The overlay can even bestamped!

Concrete just isn’t for the outdoors,according to Sam. S.I. Concrete/Designshave created breathtakingly gorgeousfloors and kitchen countertops.

“You cam make that boring, unattrac-tive countertop look like slate or mar-ble,” he explained.

They also offer concrete stainingincluding a variety of colors anddesigns.

As with S.I. Pool Care, Sam, his fami-ly and the other S.I. Concrete/Designsemployees are dedicated to providingthe best quality service to their cus-tomers. They will work with you tomake your dream project a quality com-pleted reality.

For more information on S.I.Concrete/Designs call 859-331-4110.

Improve the value of your home with S.I. Concrete/Designs

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Clovernook HealthCare Pavilion is celebrat-ing 30 years of serving theTristate community as along term care facilityspecializing in woundcare and rehabilitation.The wound care atClovernook is like noother in the region!

According to AmyMullowney, administra-tor: “Clovernook’s great-est asset is the employeesthat serve the residentswho live here. You cannot teach people to careand we have the most car-ing in the industry.”

The majority of theemployees that work atClovernook have longevi-ty of five plus years ofservice.

Clovernook is set onsix beautifully, landscapedacres and is centrally

located in the middle ofHamilton County.Clovernook continuallyupdates the building andgrounds in order to stayfresh and clean looking.

The facility has justrenovated some residentrooms making them large,deluxe private quarterswith flat screen televisionswith satellite, refrigera-tors, sofas, and privatebaths.

Clovernook will be rec-ognizing their 30-yearteam members: BettyChristophel, STNA; DianeHarper, housekeeping andlaundry director; PhyllisRadford, laundry assis-tant; and Cindy Hibbs,LPN. These ladies havededicated their careers toserving the residents atClovernook.

Clovernookcelebrates 30 years

Food, refreshments, crafts, and funfor all are in store when you join ASweet Life and fellow Central Plazabusinesses for the day on Saturday, June25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A Sweet Life will host a sidewalk salecomplete with craft demonstrations,dessert samples, and a raffle. RonEatmon's State Farm Agency will serveup grilled hamburgers and hot dogs.Crowne Travel will have cold refresh-ment for shoppers as well as ideas andinfo for cool summer getaways.

A Sweet Life features the handcraftedworks of over 30 local crafters in onehandy location. You'll find gifts foreveryone on your list including babyitems, Barbie and 18” doll clothes, homedécor, jewelry, custom letter art, pottery,stained glass, totes & purses, soy can-dles, and more.

Crafters will be on-hand all day toanswer questions, make a customdesign, and to demonstrate their crafts-manship skills.

Need a dessert for a party, shower, orbirthday? A Sweet Life has your answer!With over 25 cupcakes flavors, home-made candy, fudge, cookies, and choco-late-covered pretzels, your sweet toothwill be satisfied. New at the shop are 2-and 3-tier handmade, decorative woodcupcake stands. These stands come withinterchangeable toppers and are avail-able for rent at your special event or forpurchase.

Don't miss this exciting event whereyou can enjoy food, friends, bargains,and support local businesses. For moreinfo, call 741-7800. Central Plaza is onColerain Ave., between H.H. Gregg andOutback. Make your life A Sweet Life!

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Introducing Berkeley Square, a top-rated communi-ty that offers more than what you would expect fromretirement living.

Choose from a wide variety of custom homes andapartments situated within a private, scenic neighbor-hood. Discover how a home is not just a house atBerkeley Square - it's so much MORE.

Discover more than a homeA spacious new home to call your own, a vibrant

neighborhood with plenty of friendly neighbors, andacres of wooded scenery. Right away you'll noticethere's definitely more to retirement at BerkeleySquare.

Find an incredible valueOnce you experience the value of living at Berkeley

Square, you'll wonder why you didn't make the movesooner. Our community offers premium amenities anda better selection of services compared to other com-munities.

Explore the many things to doThere's something for everyone here- have dinner

with friends, see a movie, take a trip, or just enjoymore free time. At Berkeley Square, it's all about get-ting the most out of your retirement.

Call 330-6471 to schedule a personal tour at yourconvenience.

Welcome to Berkeley SquareSummer is here!

Whether your plansinclude catching up withfriends and family, enjoy-ing the outdoors or takinga long-awaited vacation,make the most of yoursummer by taking steps toensure that your hearingaids can take the heat.

To help your devicessurvive summer’s heatand humidity, open thebattery door at night toallow air to circulate anddry out excess moisture;avoid leaving aids indirect sunlight or closedareas like glove compart-ments; remove sweat witha tissue after outdooractivities; and considerpurchasing a hearing aiddehumidifier.

Hearing aids also lastlonger when they are

serviced regularly, and theprofessionals atChristopherson & ClarkHearing Center are avail-able to provide personal-ized, state-of-the-art carefor your hearing healthand your hearing aids.

If it has been more thansix months since yourhearing devices werechecked by a hearing pro-fessional, you havenoticed an increased diffi-culty understanding evenwith your hearingdevices, you are plaguedby feedback or whistlingfrom your hearingdevices, or your hearingdevices are more than fiveyears old, it is time toschedule an appointment.

Sharon Christopherson,owner/audiologist atChristopherson & Clark

Hearing Center, has morethan 30 years of experi-ence in providing profes-sional and thoughtfulhearing care and hasearned her patients’ confi-dence in understandingtheir individual needs.

Sharon and her associ-ate, Amy Smith, wouldwelcome the opportunityto serve you, too.

Whether you currentlywear hearing aids or thinkyou or someone youknow may benefit from ahearing consultation,summer is the perfecttime to make hearinghealth a priority. Call 598-9444 today to schedule ahearing check-up or for afree copy of our “Tips forImprovingCommunication.”

Are your hearing aids ready for summer?

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Cedar Village Retirement Communityis pleased to announce the addition ofCardiology services to its campus.

Cedar Village has provided a widevariety of specialty services to its resi-dents, including audiology, optometry,ophthalmology, dentistry, podiatry anddermatology.

In 2010, orthopedics became a part ofthe regular Cedar Village Clinic and, asof June 3, 2011, Cedar Village becamethe first retirement community in thearea to have on-site Cardiology services.

John Szawaluk, MD, now practices atCedar Village on a regular schedule. Dr.Szawaluk completed his medical degreeat Georgetown University, his internshipand residency at the University ofPittsburgh Medical Center and a fellow-ship in Cardiovascular Disease at theUniversity of Massachusetts MedicalCenter.

A non-invasive cardiologist, Dr.Szawaluk has particular expertise instress testing, vascular testing, echocar-diography and nuclear cardiology. Hewill work with residents from all areaswithin Cedar Village, from independentliving through long term care.

“We are delighted to have Dr.Szawaluk joining us,” said CedarVillage’s CEO and President, CarolSilver Elliott.

“Bringing more services to our cam-pus makes life easier for our residentsand enhances the quality of medical careavailable. This is also a great benefit aswe expand our rehabilitation services

for the future.”Cedar Village is in the midst of a

major rehabilitation service expansion,developing significantly expanded,state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatienttherapy space and updated patient careareas for short term rehabilitation. Thenew therapy area will open in early Julyand the overall project will be completedin the fall.

The new inpatient therapy area willbecome the centerpiece of CedarVillage’s first floor, complete with all ofthe latest in state-of-the-art therapyequipment.

Adjoining that will be an outpatienttherapy suite which will allow dis-charged patients to continue theirprogress with the same therapy teamthey have come to know and trust.

“I am truly excited about the oppor-tunity to provide advanced cardiovascu-lar care to the Cedar Village communi-ty,” said Dr. Szawaluk.

“The Ohio Heart and Vascular Centerand Cedar Village share missions andgoals focused on providing the highestquality healthcare to our community. Itis my pleasure to be involved in thispartnership that supports this missionwhile serving the cardiovascular needsof Cedar Village residents.”

Cedar Village is a not-for-profit retire-ment community, located in Mason,Ohio. Formed by the merger of twolongtime Cincinnati Jewish nursinghomes, Cedar Village opened its doorsin March 1997.

Cedar Village retirement community adds cardiologist to staff

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The same principles ofaging gracefully – taking

a proactive approach toyour future well-being – are true for your home.

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Aging gracefullyis all about takinga proactiveapproach to yourfuture well-being –you anticipate theinevitable changesand do what’s nec-essary to stayhealthy and fit.

The same prin-ciples are true foryour home.

You need toassess the neces-sary changes thatmust be madearound your hometo keep it fit, andyou safe, so youand your home cansuccessfully agetogether.

Helping yourhome age graceful-ly doesn’t meanadding industrial-looking apparatuses

You and yourhome: Aging

gracefullytogether

throughout the house. In fact, with Lowe’s Accessible Home

program, you’ll never have to sacrifice stylefor function.

Plus, if you do these projects proactively,you’ll save money in the long run.

Julie Sussman and Stephanie Glakas-Tenet, authors of the national best-selling“Dare to Repair” series of books, haveteamed with Lowe’s to provide you withsome can-do projects to make your homemore accessible for everyday living.

• Safety in a shower/tub – A handheldshower unit is a perfect solution for anyonewho has to sit while showering.

Use a plumber’s wrench or an adjustablewrench to remove the old shower head; ifdifficult to remove, apply lubricating spray.

Remove any residue from threads onshower arm.

Apply Teflon tape to threads, wrappingit counterclockwise, three or four times.Place hose of new shower unit onto end ofshower arm, turning it clockwise.

Insert hand shower into the shower arm

You and yourhome: Aging

gracefullytogether

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examples of how you cansave time around thehouse.

LaundryIf you’re like most folks,

you probably considerlaundry to be one of themost time-consuminghousehold chores – 66 per-cent of adults said doinglaundry is a major time

drain in a nationwide pollconducted for LGElectronics. So what betterplace to start when lookingto become more efficient?

One of the best laundrytips is to make sure you aredoing full loads, reducingthe number of total loadsyou will have to do – andhelping you save moneyand energy.

If you are in the marketfor a new washer anddryer, ultra-large capacity isdefinitely something to con-sider. Some of the mostpopular ultra-capacitywashers use steam technol-

ogy that provides addition-al energy savings andadvanced cleaning options.

One convenient wash-ing option includes a speedcycle that quickly washesslightly dirty clothes in 15minutes. In addition, thesewashers are Energy Starqualified, using 50 percentless water and are up to 86percent more efficient than

average washing machines,even with their largercapacity.

To prevent wrinklingand the subsequent needfor ironing, retrieve andfold clothes immediatelywhen they are dry. Endingdrying sessions with a cool-down session can also pre-vent wrinkles.

Today’s best-performingadvanced clothes dryersinclude a steam generator,which produces true steamthat is added to dryingcycles to help remove wrin-kles.

For the best perform-

ance, be sure to look fortrue steam, not washersand dryers that just injectcold water spray mist intothe cycle.

VacuumingVacuuming can either be

something that saves timeor causes more headachesdepending on how you useyour vacuum cleaner.

Be sure to use the rightattachments for best results.Also, be sure you maintainit properly to keep it func-tioning well.

Always make sure yourfilters are clean and dustcollector is empty.

General cleaning tipsHere are a few general

rules to follow when clean-ing:

• Clean top to bottom.Obeying the laws of gravityis the key to avoiding clean-ing in circles.

• Clean as you go.When cooking, soak dishesimmediately after use toprevent more work later.

• Keep cleaners in yourshower so you can cleanyourself and your showerat the same time.

• Stick to a schedule.Don’t stress out about miss-ing certain items whenthings get busy; having aplan is the easiest way toorganize tasks so you don’tfeel pressure to get every-thing done at once.

And if you’re the onedoing all the cleaning, don’tbe afraid to delegate sometasks to other members ofthe family. If everyone cantake care of the things theyare particularly good at, allof you can enjoy more freetime.

Experts say you can at save timedoing your household chores bymodifying your habits so you canwork more efficiently.

Since merelyignoring yourduties is not anoption, experts sayyou can at leastsave time by modi-fying your habitsso you can workmore efficiently.

By workingsmarter, and some-

times, purchasing theright equipment, youcan cut into the timeyou spend cleaningand devote more timeto doing things youlove.

Here are a few

How to savetime on your

householdchores

How to savetime on your

householdchores

Until it’s affordablefor everyone to get

a robot maid,household chores

aren’t going away.

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Gardening dreamsand plans, however,don't generally includehours of watering, wiltedplants or those peskyweeds. These unwantedguests aren't just unat-tractive, but can also robflowers and vegetablesof water, nutrients andsunlight, thereforerestricting the growth ofprized plants.

Watering and control-ling weeds in your con-tainers and gardens neednot be time-consumingor difficult. Practicingsmart weed control andwise watering measuresshould be a simple partof garden care and canbe easily incorporatedinto routines.

Smart gardening:Water and

weed wisely

Smart gardening:Water and

weed wisely

Part of the joy in planting beautiful flowerbeds and produce gardens each summer is

in daydreaming about the outcome.Summer garden daydreams involve the

anticipation of the blooming daisies, thesplash of color added by

waves of petunias, biting into juicytomatoes and cooking up crisp green

peppers or yellow squash.

•• SSooiill ttoo bbuuiilldd oonn - Amend beforeplanting and improve growth andmoisture control by mixing in a layerof rich compost. This increases thewater holding ability and waterabsorption of your soil. Also, using alarge pot helps keep plants frombecoming root-bound quickly andthirsting for water. The more roomplants have to grow, the less wateringneeded.

•• MMuullcchh iiss aa mmuusstt - A two orthree inch layer of mulch on the gar-den will break down over time andadd to the nutritional make-up ofsoil. Layering a hardwood mulch inflower beds or container gardens willaccomplish three goals: helping toprevent weeds from getting estab-lished; giving beds and containers afinished look and holding moisture inthe soil.

•• WWaatteerr wwiisseellyy - Gardens andcontainers do require watering tothrive when rainfall is insufficient orinfrequent, but a few watering tipscan conserve time, water and helpmake the most of the rainfall thatMother Nature does provide. To max-imize the effectiveness of watering,take care to water deeply by wettingsoil thoroughly. Use a moisture meterto ensure that roots have receivedenough moisture. Make watering aregular routine, aiming at the base ofthe plant. To water effectively, do it:

• After planting• Before leaves wilt• In the morning

•• SSppoott ttrreeaattmmeenntt - Don't get car-ried away with weeds - it is not easyto catch every weed before it popsup. For only a handful of weeds, sim-ply use a spot treatment or dig theculprit out.

Few gardeners enjoy pullingweeds or constant watering, so takingthe measures to prevent weeds andmake the most of watering early inthe summer growing season is a greatway to avoid backbreaking work lateron. Soon your dreams will becomereality as you enjoy fresh cut flowerson your kitchen table and corn on thecob dripping with butter on your din-ner plate.

HOME from page 9mount, rotating it to desired spot. Use adjustablewrench to tighten.

Handheld shower units now come in a variety offinishes and sizes sure to spruce up anyone’s shower.

• Getting a better handle on knobs – For anyonewho suffers from arthritis, a lever handle is much easi-er on the joints than a knob.

Plus, lever handles can dress up the plainest ofdoors.

Use a screwdriver to remove the screws on the olddoorknob. Insert stems of exterior lever horizontallyinto the holes in the latch case.

Place interior lever on the protruding spindle, align-ing stems with screw holes. Insert screws and tightenwith screwdriver.

• Avoiding slips – If you can’t bear the sight of abare floor and don’t want to remove the beautiful rugsin your home, you must properly secure all of them.

All rugs, including doormats, should be secured tothe floor with non-skid tape. First, make sure floor sur-face is clean and dry.

Attach tape to underside of rug, flip it over andadhere to floor. Don’t forget the bathroom rug.

• Preventing falls – A stair handrail is designed toaid in ascending and descending stairs. But, why stopat having only one handrail per stairway?

Make each stairway more symmetrical and safe byhaving a second one installed.

Also, be sure to check all handrails in the home forany that wiggle. Use a screwdriver to tighten any loosescrews.

Make sure there is adequate lighting at the top andbottom of each staircase.

Lowe’s has a vast variety of lighting in stock to fitall your needs.

• Providing stability – Today’s shower grab bar isnot your father’s (or hospital’s) grab bar.

The choices in style, size, color and installation willmake you wonder why you waited this long to haveone.

To install a grab bar, you’ll need a drill, the properdrill bits and the right grab bar.

It’s easy to install, just be sure to follow the manu-facturer’s instructions completely.

For more information about available products andservices visit www.lowes.com/AccessibleHome.Follow Dare to Repair at www.daretorepair.com,Facebook and Twitter.

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