Lifestyle Magazine - Winter 2016

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IMPROVING yOuR Self(Ie)

HEAlTH & FINANCE FORuMS FOR THE NEW YEAR

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Hello Lifestylers. As you all know by now, Rohma Abbas, the orig-inal editor of Lifestyle, has mar-

ried and moved out of the area. So, here I am, taking over for her. I’ll do my best to make our journey together most enjoyable.

For our � rst issue of the new year, we’re focusing on resolutions. Yes, we’ve all made them and yes, tried to keep them. If you’ve stuck to your New Year’s resolutions, congratulations. � at’s outstanding. Keep up the good work. Your health and � nances will be in better shape by this time next year.

If you haven’t been successful, well, now is the time to start again. Don’t be discouraged. Making small changes can have major e� ects in your life and lifestyle. For exam-ple, take the change from your pocket or purse each night and put it in a jar. Once a month or so, bring it to the bank and deposit it in your savings account. Or, up your

IRA contribution even by just $10 — more would be nice — a month. Your � nances will be in better shape. Skip dessert just one or two nights a week and you’ll see the results on the scale.

Our writers have provided you with some unique in-sights into resolutions for both your � nances and your health. You’ll read about why resolutions fail and how to avoid that trap. You can read about health and cosmetic changes that will aid wellness and give you more con� -dence. You can see how to manage your money better and also enjoy exercise. You can even see some fun resolutions that will make life more enjoyable.

So, let’s get started. Renew your resolutions and en-joy the benefits — and our first issue in the New Year of Lifestyle.

~ Ellen Barcel

L I F E S T Y L E

A message � om the editor

Just as surely as January has turned into February and

February will turn into March, so we are strug-gling with our faltering New Year’s resolutions. Opti-mistic at the start of the new year, most of us make the same two vows: this year we WILL lose weight and live a healthier life, and yes, we will � nally get our � nances in order. � ese are the most common and also most recur-ring resolutions.

How are we doing?I don’t know about you, but for me it is a battle, hard-

est because I am battling against myself. Habits are deep-ly ingrained; friends are well-meaning, but sometimes unhelpful, in their choices when we are together; and lifetime appetites are hard to deny.

What to do next?Because we understand the challenges all too well,

we are bringing help from experts in dealing with these two most popular resolutions in this edition of the magazine. Their words are presented in sections labeled “Forums,” in which physicians and other

health professionals o� er their best advice, and the valuable article on the whole subject of reso-lutions, which I think you will � nd good reading And remember, wellness can also include beauty tips just for fun and a new you.

Accountants, estate planners, and investment and � -nancial advisers also speak to us in these pages. We hope you � nd their information valuable in their areas of spe-cialization and that you can be o� to a good start for the rest of the year.

To lighten the subject of resolutions a bit, we also present some of the usual features that brighten our life-styles. � ere is the comprehensive calendar of places to go, things to do and events not to be missed. Also in-cluded are some shopping suggestions our roving pho-tographer picked out for you. � ere are even some happy resolutions for wine drinking this year.

However we live in the days ahead, adhering to our resolutions or sometimes not, let us always be mindful of the joys and satisfactions of the moment. Let us resolve, even as we try to improve, to appreciate our lifestyles.

~ Leah Dunaief

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WINE AND DINE IN THE NEW YEAR ..............................3

KITCHENS RENOVATION FOR 2016 ...............................4

MAKING RESOLUTIONS A REALITY ............................6-7

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Health & Finance Forums For 2016

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resolution to succeed is more important

than any other.”~ Abraham Lincoln

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New Year’s ResolutionsW I N E & D I N E

BoB Lipinski

Growing up, I remember New Year’s Eve very vividly, with all the food, family, bottles of champagne and toasting when the “ball” dropped at midnight, while watching Guy Lombardo on television. In my household, we had a tradition, which took place immediately after

midnight. My mother would ask each of us what our New Year’s resolution was. When it was my turn, I told her, “I’m going to give up drinking rum this year!” My mother turned to me and said, “You don’t drink rum?” I replied, “I know. That’s why it’ll be easy to give up!” Things have changed over the years, and, although each of us probably makes a resolution to lose weight, eat better, be a better parent, exercise more and so forth, the fact is that most people never follow through on their New Year’s resolutions. So, I decided to give you my thoughts and suggestions for a fresh start.Instead of giving up “something” as a New Year’s resolution, why not resolve to try something new or different? My list of “new” or “different” includes: ‘Now don’t say

you can’t swear off drinking; it’s easy.

I’ve done it a thousand times.’

W. C. Fields, 1880–1946, American comic and actor

❚ Try a different bottle of champagne every month.❚ Visit the wine country either on Long Island or the Finger Lakes.❚ Enjoy a chilled bottle of white Zinfandel on a Sunday afternoon served with fresh fruit and a soft cheese.❚ Take an adult education or continuing education course on wine, cheese or even craft beer.❚ Buy a bottle of dry, white vermouth and serve yourself a glass well chilled instead of white wine. It will definitely stand up to ice cubes!❚ Try a Chenin Blanc wine from South Africa.

Bob Lipinski, a local author, has written 10 books, including “101: Everything You Need to Know about Vodka, Gin, Rum & Tequila” and “Italian Wine & Cheese Made Simple” (available on www.Amazon.com). He conducts training seminars on wine, spirits and food and is available for speaking engagements. He can be reached at www.boblipinski.com or [email protected].

❚ Learn how to make beer and brew a batch for summertime picnics.❚ Try a bottle of Tuaca — a golden-colored liqueur from Italy with flavors of citrus, caramel and vanilla.❚ Try a different cocktail, perhaps a Negroni: equal parts of Campari, red sweet vermouth, and gin.❚ Buy a four-pack of Guinness “Foreign Extra Stout,” a relatively new offering with far more color, flavor and richness than the standard Guinness Stout.❚ Purchase a bottle of a rosé wine from Rioja, Spain.

❚ Enjoy a glass of Laird’s Applejack (apple brandy) from Scobeyville, New Jersey.❚ As a great digestive, try a 4-ounce glass of Fernet-Branca from Italy. It is quite bitter tasting, but after about 15 minutes you will feel great.❚ On the next visit to your favorite sushi restaurant, try a chilled glass of saké (or warm if you prefer).❚ Try a glass of rye whiskey on the rocks.❚ If you are a beer lover, then try at least one new one every month.❚ If you like tequila, then try mezcal.

❚ Instead of having a cocktail or glass of wine during a “happy hour,” try a glass of a well-chilled “fino” or “amontillado” sherry from Spain.

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Making Resolutions A Realityr e s o l u t i o n s

By Lisa steuer

When the holidays are finally over and January rolls around

once again, it’s a time that can be overwhelming for many people. Most likely, the holidays were filled with indulgences, a lack of exercise, pounds gained and more. Plus, a new year inspires many people to make resolutions. But all too often, those resolutions are forgotten by February.

The good news is that if you really want to make a change this year, you do possess the tools to do so — no matter what your goal may be. Adam Gonzalez, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Mind-Body Clinical Research Center and assistant professor in the psychiatry department at Stony Brook University School of Medicine. In his role as a clinical psychologist, Gonzalez provides clinical services to the community and to patients at the hospital, with a focus on a holistic way of providing care to heal the mind and body. Gonzalez and his colleagues have conducted research to support the mind-body connection and help people work on stress management skills, improve their health and set and meet behavioral goals.

So exactly why is it so difficult for so many people to actually stick to their New Year’s resolutions and make a big change? Gonzalez pointed out three main reasons: setting unrealistic goals, getting distracted or losing focus, and finally, not knowing where to start. If you want to make a big change in your life, a good way to begin is to monitor your current behavior, notice where the behavior is

occurring, your thoughts and beliefs about the behavior, as well as some of the thoughts you are having while the behavior is occurring, said Gonzalez.

“All of our thoughts, behaviors and emotions interact, so if you work on your thinking style or work on managing behaviors, that can affect emotions and also the behavioral outcomes,” said Gonzalez.

For instance, if someone wants to make changes in their sleep, Gonzalez would have them monitor how much sleep they are currently getting, what their current bed time is, what time they wake up, etc. If a person wants to make changes to their eating habits, that person might want to think about who these behaviors are occurring with — who are the

friends he or she is going out to eat with and where, and think about whether anyone else is helping to drive that behavior.

“You want to get supportive people around you who actually can be there to help foster the behavior change that you’re looking for,” said Gonzalez. “If the people that are around you aren’t supportive, I would suggest addressing it head on: letting the individuals know what, specifically, you need from them, whether it’s something you need them to do or not do.”

One pitfall that many people fall into when trying to make a change is getting discouraged when a lapse in the behavior change occurs — examples include slipping on your diet, having a cigarette if you’re trying to quit, etc.

“The way you interpret the hiccup or lapse will have a profound effect on your next step. So don’t get discouraged or beat yourself up too hard when you have a lapse in the behavior that you’re trying to change,” said Gonzalez.

Another instance where many people get discouraged is when they make a goal to get to the gym a certain amount of times a week and then fail to meet that goal one week, Gonzalez noted.

“If I start thinking, ‘I’m a failure, I’ll never make this change, I can’t keep up with this,’ I’m likely not to keep up with it,” said Gonzalez. “First is recognizing it for what it is — that you missed two days this week and next week you’re going to be going to the gym the four days you wanted ... or, it’s re-evaluating the goal and your plans. Maybe four times a week … [with] your schedule is a little too intense. So maybe it’s scaling back your goals and making it something that’s more attainable.”

And once you reach your goal, how do you stay motivated? Many people, after losing weight for instance, may find it difficult to stay on the path and instead go

back to old habits.“It’s important to consistently

remind yourself of why the goal is important,” said Gonzalez.

Tips to stick to your goals

in 2016

“If I start thinking, ‘I’m a failure, I’ll never make this change, I can’t

keep up with this,’ I’m likely not to

keep up with it.” Adam Gonzalez, Ph.D.


“So it’s building up motivation in your mind, and sometimes we will recommend that people put Post-its around that might have

motivational statements on it or something that’s very personal or relevant to them to remind them of why this goal is important.”

SMART Goal SettingGonzalez shared the SMART goal-setting technique, which is used in programs at Stony Brook’s Mind-Body Clinical Research Center:

S = Specific. Make sure your goals are straightforward, specific, and emphasize what you want to happen. “So you don’t want to just say, ‘I want to lose weight.’ It’s good to be specific and say, ‘I want to lose 10 pounds,’” said Gonzalez.

M = MeaSurable. Make a goal that you can make measurable progress on so that you can see the change occurring, and set time frames so that you can see if you’re reaching your goal or not.

a = attainable. Identify goals that are most important to you and aren’t too far out of reach. “Losing 50 pounds in three months is probably a stretch, so you want to make sure it’s something attainable,” said Gonzalez.

r = relevant. The goal should be something that you’re really willing to put effort in and work toward.

t = tiMe-baSed. Setting a time frame can be very helpful in achieving goals. Plus, setting long- and short-term goals can help you achieve them. For instance, set a short-term goal of losing five pounds. Once you meet that goal, it can motivate you to keep making progress toward a larger weight-loss goal.

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If you’re like many people, you might be mulling over some New Year’s resolutions, such as

hitting the gym more, learning a new language or taking a cooking class. All are worthy goals, but why not add some financial resolutions as well?

For example:Pay yourself first. Even if you aren’t living “paycheck to paycheck,” you probably don’t have much trouble spending your money because there’s always something that you or a family member needs, always a repair required for your home or your car, always one more bill to pay. But if you are going to achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you need to invest consistently. So before you pay everyone else, pay yourself first by having some money automatically moved from your checking or savings account each month into an investment. Take advantage of your opportunities. If you have a 401(k) or similar plan at work, take full advantage of it. Contribute as much as you can afford — or at least enough to earn your employer’s match, if one is offered — and choose the mix of investments that give you the potential to achieve the growth you need at a level of risk with which you are comfortable.

Focus on the long term. In the short term, you might be excused for not wanting to invest. The headlines are typically scary, the financial markets are frequently volatile and the future often looks murky. Yet, if you can look past the uncertainties of today and keep your focus on tomorrow, you will

find it easier to follow a disciplined investment strategy that gives you the opportunity to meet your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement.

Don’t be driven by fear. When the market is down, investors tend to react with fear. Specifically, they rush to sell their investments, afraid that if they don’t “cut their losses,” they might sustain even bigger ones. If you can get past this feeling, you may find that a down market can offer you the chance to buy quality investments at good prices.

Forget about the “hot stocks.” You’ll hear friends, co-workers and talking heads on television tout today’s hot stocks.

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Cut down on your debts. It’s easy to pile up debts, but a lot harder getting rid of them. Yet, if you can reduce your debt load even moderately, you’ll free up money you could use to invest. So look for ways to conserve, cut back and consolidate – it will be worth the effort.

Making these resolutions — and sticking to them — can help you as you work toward achieving your financial goals.

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Here are some retirement goals:TRAVEL. Many people can’t wait to see the world, once they retire. If you’re one of these eager travelers, you have more choices

than ever. Programs such as Road Scholar provide educational travel programs to virtually every area on the planet. And, of course, you are free to journey on your own. But, however you decide to hit the road, you’d better bring your wallet — because travel is expensive. One way of dealing with these costs is to place a certain amount of money each year in a liquid account that o� ers signi� cant protection of principal. Set aside enough money to cover all your travels for a year, and when it’s exhausted, you’ll know it’s time to stay home for a while.RENT OR BUY A SECOND HOME. During retirement, many people

like to spend a few months each year in a more pleasant climate or in a location nearer their grown children. If you are considering a second home, you’ll need to decide whether you want to rent or buy. You’ll � nd considerable di� erences from a � nancial point of view, so you’ll want to think carefully about your choice.PURSUE YOUR HOBBIES. While you were working, you might have wished that you had more freedom to pursue your hobbies. Once you retire, though, you’ll probably have a lot more

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As you can see, your retirement goals will be closely tied to your � nances. By being aware of both your dreams and your “bottom line,” you should be able to enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned.

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Jan. 30orChesTre naTional de franCe

8 p.m., Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, 516-299-2752, www.tillescenter.org.

Jan. 31MuMMensChanz

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10:30 a.m. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, 516-299-2752, www.tillescenter.org.

The BaCon BroThers8 p.m. Tilles Center for the

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“all The hiTs” The BeaTles and The rollinG sTones TriBuTe ConCerTs

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“Finding nemo,” 2 p.m. (film), Bay Street Theatre,

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bAroQue sundAys 3 p.m., Staller Center, Stony Brook

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FebRUARY 20The FAb Four – The ulTimATe TribuTe To The beATles


sTony brook symphony orchesTrA

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An AFTernoon wiTh The bAch FAmily

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BuddY: the BuddY hoLLY StorY 8 p.m. Tilles Center for the


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The muscles supporting the spine are in con-stant use. Even while sitting the muscles are in use to keep you from falling over. The spine also bends, straightens and twists. Because of this constant stress and the dynamic range of motion of the spine, injuries to the back are very common and can be fairly debilitating. Lower back pain caused by strained muscles or ligaments is the most com-mon type of back pain (sometimes referred to as lumbago). There are, however, other causes such as damage or injury to spinal nerves, bones or discs.

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So, if one is experiencing severe acute back pain, what should they do? First, see their health care provider. If they did a lot of heavy or awkward lift-ing (i.e. moving) or participated in an activity that involved a lot of impact (i.e. doubled their running mileage in one day), they may have strained the muscles. They should avoid doing those activities for a couple of weeks until the pain subsides.

If the back pain is more chronic in nature, they should follow a program designed to re-teach the back muscles and the body to work safe and prop-erly. There are four steps involved: release, length-en, activate and integrate.Step 1: Release refers to myofascial release using a foam roller. This can be done at home, but one should follow the direction of their provider or physical therapist on proper techniques. This will help to relax the strained muscles.Step 2: Lengthen the strained area. This is most easily accomplished using static stretching. The static stretches will re-engage both mechani-cal and neural adaptations resulting in increased range of motion.Step 3: Activate the muscles affected by the strain as well as muscles that are contributing to the strain. This stage is not for strength gain but simply intended to appropriately “fire” the in-volved muscle groups again without excessive strain. Step 4: Integrate the muscles into other ac-

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Once the rehabilitation process has been com-pleted, it is time to implement additional core ex-ercises into the daily fitness routine to avoid future low back strains.

top 10 tips to prevent Lower Back painMore than 90% of back pain is caused by muscle weakness in the back and/or abdomen. By main-taining correct alignment and good posture into your daily routine, you can care for back pain and prevent it from recurring. Modern lifestyle habits are to blame for many back injuries. Too much sitting, slouching, too little exercise, being over-weight and chronic stress are some of the reasons.Below are some tips to help to prevent lower back pain.

GOOD POSTUREThe first step is to become aware of your body, so that you instantly recognize the tension in your muscles. You should put minimal strain on the muscles of your lower back, by seeking the spine’s natural curve.

MAKE THE RIGHT MOVESLift using your leg muscles, not your arms and back. If you need to pick up something heavy, bend at your knee and lift it, keeping your back straight. Outdoors, use a backpack rather than a shoulder bag, it will distribute your weight more evenly.

LEVEL OF HEIGHTBring your work, food or reading to a position that allows you to keep your eyes straight ahead, your head high, and which does not require you to crane your neck forward.

SLEEP RIGHTAvoid sleeping on your stomach. When the stom-ach sags downwards, it tends to increase the lum-bar curve and your pain. Sleeping on your back can be similarly uncomfortable as it tends to de-crease the lumbar curve. Sleeping on the side with legs bent at knees will minimize the spinal stress

by straightening the lumber curve. Try also plac-ing one or two pillows under your knees to flatten the lumbar curve and reduce the tension.

PRACTICE RELAXATION TECHNIQUESPractice relaxing your back muscles, when you’re sitting in one place for a long time. Hold the stretch for 5-10 seconds and slowly release.

IDENTIFY FEELING OF EXERTION AND PAINIt is vital that you distinguish between the feeling of exertion and pain. Pain is a signal from your nerves that what you are doing is wrong. When you get such signals, do some mild back exercises that feel comfortable. Try the side slide, knee hug and pelvic tilt.

DROP THE LOADIf you are overweight, try to lose weight. Keep at bay the pot-belly that adds to the strain on your back. Begin with cardiovascular exercise for at least 3-5 times a week to shed extra weight. Aero-bic exercise is probably the best kind of exercise for preventing back pain. This should be done under your doctor’s supervision.

STRENGTHEN YOUR ABDOMINAL MUSCLESYour abdominal muscles are the core of your fit-ness. Feel your stomach muscles tighten whenever you perform abdominal exercises. If done reli-giously, these exercises can give your back muscles strength, flexibility and range of motion. Exercise for the back should aim at increasing strength and endurance. The lower back, in particular, requires strong muscles for support and prevention of low-er back pain.

TAKE A BREAKDon’t sit tight and avoid sitting in a chair for lon-ger than 30 minutes at a time; get up and move around. Don’t sit with a wallet in your back pock-et. It can exert pressure on the sciatic nerve, which can lead to pain in the back (and legs)

WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOESThere is no clear height which is ideal, but in gen-eral, shoes should provide adequate cushioning when walking and no higher than 2-3 inch heel height.

There is no clear evidence that you can elimi-nate low back pain. But there are some things you can do to help prevent it. And these prevention techniques can prepare you for faster recovery if you do injure your back.

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What the new partnership with Northwell Health means for Peconic Bay Medical Center and residents of the East End

This partnership is a logical and necessary next step in our transformation to becoming the regional medical center our growing community requires. Since our founding in 1951 as a small community hospital, the health care system now known as PBMC Health has grown into a comprehensive continuum of health care services, with an outstanding record for patient safety, surgical capability and compassionate care. We have been growing to meet the needs of our community since the very beginning.

We at Peconic Bay Medical Center are proud of the services we provide and the resource we have become, but as we looked at the growing needs of our residents, we knew we could not remain satisfied with our current capabilities.

The transformation of Southside Hospital in Bay Shore into a leading cardiac facility is just one recent example of the positive benefits Northwell Health brings to Suffolk County. Northwell Health is leading the way for future innovations in medicine through the founding of the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, the Center for Learning Innovation, the Patient Safety Institute — the nation’s largest patient simulation center, and CareConnect — offering access to some of the best doctors and hospitals in the New York area. These are just a few examples of why we have chosen to join one of the nation’s leading health care systems; one with local roots but world-class capabilities.

Our new partnership assures us that we’ll be better able to serve

the interests of all our residents now and in the years to come. It will bring both immediate and long-term benefits for the local and regional delivery of quality health care to the residents of the East End.

For a heart attack victim, the distance to the nearest Cardiac Catheterization Facility – we call them Cath Labs – can literally be the difference between life and death. The same goes for accident victims and the distance to the nearest Trauma Center. Until now, East End residents have had to travel farther for these life-saving resources than anyone else in the extended metropolitan area.

Thanks to the resources of Northwell Health, Peconic Bay Medical Center will be able to bring a new, fully equipped Cardiac Cath Lab and a fully staffed and accredited Trauma Center to the East End, as well as an ever increasing range of hospital-based and community-based services.

Together with Northwell Health, Peconic Bay Medical Center will form the East End’s first comprehensive regional medical center. We will keep the name and tradition of compassionate care that our residents have come to associate with Peconic Bay Medical Center, but will also bring the world-class capabilities of New York’s largest and best health care organization, and a new era of health care quality to the East End.

On January 15, 2016, Peconic Bay Medical Center and PBMC Health officially joined Northwell Health, becoming the East End’s hub for the world-class resources of New York’s largest health care system. Formerly known as North Shore-LIJ, Northwell Health is comprised of 21 hospitals including Peconic Bay Medical Center, as well as 450 physician practices, and more than 61,000 employees. It is the 14th largest health care system in the nation, and recognized as one of the best in the world.

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Retirement Communities

Aretirement community encour-ages people to live the life they love. While this is important at any stage

of life, as we age it becomes even more mean-ingful, as many of us leave the responsibilities of taking care of a home and raising children to the next generation.

New Year’s is often the time when people begin to seriously consider where they want to live in their retirement years. Most Long Is-landers have spent their adult years maintain-ing a home. While a home can be a source of immense pride, pleasure and memories, tak-ing care of that home and paying the bills is more difficult and less satisfying in later life.

A retirement community offers the best as-pects of having your own place, without the responsibility. Residents can enjoy either spa-cious apartments or charming 2 or 3 bedroom

cottages. In a retirement community indepen-dent cottages, can range in size from 1,600 to 2,000 square feet, can offer all the comforts of home, simplified! Each style might include two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, din-ing area, master bedroom with walk-in closet, washer and dryer as well as a patio or sunroom and attached garage. Apartments can range from roomy studios to two bedrooms and den. Apartments should be conveniently attached to the community center, so access to the wide range of social, cultural, educational, fitness and dining options is a breeze, no matter what the weather. There is no snow shoveling, raking leaves or cutting the grass. Growing flowers and vegetables is up to you. What’s more, a retire-ment community guarantees that your health-care needs will be met for the rest of your life.

Life at a retirement community is about setting you free. Freedom from unexpected healthcare and household bills. The freedom to travel, take a class, make new friends; even freedom from cooking. The freedom to invite

friends and family to visit, whether it’s for an evening or a week. Live the life you love!

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Looks may be skin deep, but their effects can go much further. Our appearances don’t dictate who we are on the inside, but they are often responsible for the way we feel about ourselves and interact with others. Patients feel hair loss has had an effect on their lives in more ways than one, lowering their confidence and affecting their lifestyle. This is why hair transplant can positively affect more than just a patient’s hairline. Consider these three ways hair restoration treatment can help men and women in many areas of their lives.

Hair Restoration Can Add to A Person’s Lifestyle in A Number of Ways

ConfidenCe: Looks often do matter. Feeling uncomfortable with your appear-ance can take an emotional toll as it hits your self-confidence and ability to live an outgoing lifestyle. For people with hair loss, restoration surgery can help patients overcome these emo-tional hurdles and allow them to live the lives they desire. Plus, the results of the treatment are natural-looking and non-surgical, so no one but the patients themselves needs to know they’ve had it done.

1ConvenienCe: People experiencing hair loss often spend extra time every morning adjusting their hairstyle to cover the balding areas or adding products to make hair appear thicker. Throughout the day, the exposure of this area can be a concern as wind, sweat or rain can change the appearance in seconds. By restoring the hair in this area, patients have more time to spend doing things they love and less to worry about as their day goes on. Plus, these treatments are great for pa-tients with busy lives. The in-office treatment is faster than previous methods and requires minimal downtime, so patients can return to their normal activities in just a few days.

LifestyLe: People with thinning hair may feel limited in their range of activities. Some are hesitant to spend time outdoors swimming or exercising, and many avoid spending time with friends and family or meeting new people. Treatment can help restore the lifestyle that many people long to enjoy.

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Some people hesitate to set goals because they don’t want to fail. Without realistic goals you will fail to reach your potential! Be realistic about your goals both in terms of the objective (pounds lost, inches reduced, strength gained, stamina improved) and the time frame. Look at the big picture or your ideal accomplishment and then break that vision into discrete goals. If you want to lose 50 pounds, think about losing 5 pounds per month over a 10-month period. Write down your goals so you see them continually. Post-it notes on the fridge, bath-room mirror, dashboard of your car or other places will be a constant source of encouragement.

There are many sources of inspi-ration to keep you believing you can become a healthier and happier you. Have you seen what is accomplished each season on the “Biggest Loser”? Check out www.planetoftriumphs.com for success stories from every-day people who feel so much better by embracing healthier lifestyles. Inspire others by posting your goals

and personal triumphs.Your support network is im-

portant for reinforcing your com-mitment to improve your health and wellness. Surround yourself with positive and like-minded people. Find someone, or a group of people, to partner with you to become healthier. Encourage people to share activities with you; walk, swim, bike, dance, workout in gyms or studios. If tech tools appeal to you try the many “wear-able” devices to track your activity, health vitals and rest periods.

Guidance from professionals can be helpful; your physician, nutritionist or personal trainer all can provide you guidance based on their professional expertise and ex-perience helping others. Visit your local gyms or fitness centers to find an environment where you feel most comfortable and are among your peers.

Most successful transformation efforts are based on a balanced approach that addresses diet, rest, strength training, cardio condi-tioning and stretching.

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The most pressing problem baby boomers face today when they go to work is

the daily care of their minimally impaired parent. A recent study found that approximately 34.2 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult age 50 or older in the previous 12 months, and 85 percent of caregivers are relatives of care recipient.* When caring for a loved one there are several options available:A – long term care facilitiesB – home care C – home with a family caregiver orD – home alone

Few are aware that an adult day care center is a non-residential facility that supports the health, nutritional, social support and daily living needs of adults in a professionally staffed group setting. Participation in adult

day centers may prevent re-hospitalizations and may delay admission to residential long term care facilities. For participants who would otherwise stay at home alone, the social stimulation and recreational activities may improve or maintain physical and cognitive function. For caregivers, adult day centers provide much

needed respite care, enabling them to work or to have a break from their caregiving responsibilities.

The Day Cares should be designed to feel like a home. They offer special areas designated for naps, reading, television watching, physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy. Participants should walk out at day’s end happy, saying “this is my home away from home.”

Daily activities can include arts and crafts, games, music, gardening, cognitive and speech enhanced activities, coupled with socialization. Breakfast, a hot lunch, and an afternoon snack may be provided. The facility should only hire professionally trained and certified staff, as well as certified nursing assistants to care for their participants.

For those struggling with the decision to take care of a loved one please consider this:

There are options. You don’t have to place your family member in a long term facility. [Adult day care] can bring your loved one happiness in a safe and nurturing environment. *Data from June 2015 report called “Caregiving in the U.S. (www.caregiving.org/caregiving2015/)” conducted by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving.

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Alternative MedicineWhat it can mean to your pet

What is alternative medicine and how does one know when to use it? This could be answered by different

people in many different ways. In my opinion, it means using modalities for treatment that fall outside of the traditional drugs and surgery we are accustomed to hearing our doctor recom-mend. Western medicine frequently approaches diseases by making a diagnosis and then using drugs or surgery to make the disease go away, whereas alternative approaches often focus more on the patient than the disease.

Knowing when to use alternative approaches depends on evaluating each individual patient and then making a plan that works for both the pet and the owner. For example, if your dog has torn his anterior cruciate ligament in his knee joint, a very common injury, you have several op-tions. Surgery can help stabilize the knee, but is costly and involves a difficult post-op recovery.

Alternatively, oral medications may be used to help with pain and inflammation, herbal medi-

cations to help with healing and laser therapy to reduce pain and inflammation and speed healing. No two cases are identical — you need to factor in cost, age of the pet, future activity, ability to restrict activity, how often can the pet be brought to the clinic for treatments — laser therapy is typically done three times a week for one to two months — and any other possible concur-rent problems. The same goes for spinal issues, chronic ear problems and even emotional issues, like anxiety disorders. Most problems can be ap-proached from several angles.

We try to use traditional approaches where they are indicated – if you have an infected bite wound, you need antibiotics or surgery, if you have a broken leg, but many problems are not clear cut. Consider things like acupuncture for chronic pain and inflammation, herbal medica-tions for chronic arthritis, laser therapy for dis-eases where tissues are inflamed and need help healing either alone or along with traditional treatments.

We have a wonderful number of options avail-able and it is our job to try to use the best tools available for each patient. Many are available at your regular doctor and others are available through specialty clinics. Help your pets and your-self by exploring all the options before immediate-ly going with the “traditional” approach if you feel it does not fit your particular circumstances.

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Choosing A HospitalH E A L T H f o r u m

It’s rather easy to walk through a supermarket and pick out fresh fruits and vegetables. You pick up an apple — check it all around — and if it has no bruising, it’s safe to assume that it’s

good enough to eat and enjoy. If only this could be applied to choosing a hospital for your health care needs.

Some may assume selecting a hospital is very easy, considering you follow the pathway of your insurance carrier and where your physi-cian has rights to practice. How-ever, in the instance that you have the option to choose a particular hospital, do you know what to look for?

The most important component to consider when selecting a hospital, un-like a simple apple, is to know how safe that facility is. And, you will be happy to know that there are many different ways to access this free data. One of the most informative resources available is The Joint Commission.

The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization, which accred-its health care organizations and programs throughout the United States. The Joint Commis-

sion accreditation and certifica-tion is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards. They set the standards, and hospitals have to meet them in order to receive accreditation and that beautiful golden seal.

The main purpose for these standards is to ensure that all peo-ple always experience the safest, highest quality, best-value health care across all settings. Therefore, your first point of reference when selecting a hospital, or any other

health care organization for that matter, is to log onto www.joint-

commission.org and then start re-searching that facility’s safety

record. There you will find all the information you need —

from comparing one hospi-tal’s performance against the nation-

al average, to award winning certifications. Look for a hospital that is a part of the

Joint Commission and was most recently recognized as part of The Joint Commission’s

2015 annual report “America’s Hospitals: Im-proving Quality and Safety.” There were only 1,043 hospitals out of more than 3,300 eligible

hospitals in the United States that achieved the 2014 Top Performer distinction.

The Top Performer program recognizes hospi-tals for improving performance on evidence-based interventions that increase the chances of healthy outcomes for patients with certain conditions. The

performance measures in the recognition program include heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, sur-gical care, children’s asthma, inpatient psychiatric services, stroke, venous thromboembolism, peri-natal care, immunization, tobacco treatment and substance use.

Remember, selecting a hospital is an important decision which should be done with deliberate consideration. So, take the steps to be informed and make the right decision based on quality and safety first.

Karla Mason, MPPManager of External Affairs

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St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center was recognized as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission,the leading accreditor of health care organizations in theUnited States. St. Catherine was recognized as part of TheJoint Commission’s 2015 annual report “America’s Hospitals:Improving Quality and Safety,” for attaining and sustaining ex-cellence in accountability measure performance for:

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St. Catherine of Siena Medical CenterAt the heart of health

New Year. New You?It’s time for some new health goals.

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WeightManagement ProgramThe Weight Management Program is designed to help you remove the barriers affecting your weight loss by determining why you gained the weight in the first place.Using the latest FDA approved weight loss medications,natural weight loss supplements and hormones, the program can help you achieve safe and effective weight loss.The program also offers additional support through nutritional counseling by an experienced registered dieticianand a certified strength and fitness specialist who will design a program to assist with optimal weight loss.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with Deborah Blenner, MD, and the weight loss team, please call (631) 870-3444.

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In Suffolk County, the num-ber of people who are overweight or obese could be as high as 62 percent. It is crucial that medical professionals, trained in the sci-ence of weight management, in-form, teach and treat this disease. The goal of any professional in this field is to remove the barriers affecting a patient’s weight loss by determining why the weight was gained in the first place.

Everybody’s weight loss dif-ficulties are not the same. Some may have sleep apnea, slow me-tabolism issues and low testos-terone. Others may have been on medications that can cause weight issues. Utilizing the lat-est medical breakthroughs and natural therapies, an individu-alized program should be cre-ated that will help a patient lose weight safely and effectively. Available to patients are the lat-est FDA approved weight loss medications, natural weight loss supplements and hormones. A program should include nutri-tional counseling given by an experienced registered dietician and a personal fitness trainer who designs a program specific to a patient’s needs.

New patients to our practice receive an initial workup that in-cludes a comprehensive history and physical, detailed laboratory evaluation, medication review and metabolic rate testing to give you the exact measurement you need to succeed in dieting. A polar body age fit test will be performed to evaluate your overall fitness and assess your body age with your chronological age. Cardiac testing is available for those who may require it. It is possible that some patients may need other mo-dalities of treatment to aid in their successful weight loss, such as psy-chotherapy or acupuncture.

With an individualized weight management plan tailored to your needs and the support of a dedicated and professional medical team, you can achieve a healthy lifestyle change.

Weight Management Differs With Each Patient

Dr. Blenner specializes in Internal Medicine for adults and adolescents. Her expertise includes the sci-ence of weight managements for adults and children 12 years and older, sleep disorders and treatments for peri/post menopausal women. Dr. Blenner has specifically designed the weight management program at Siena Proactive Internal Medicine.

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detected vision problems. How? Keep an eye on their habits while they’re watching TV or playing games. If they’re getting too close or too far from what they’re looking at, it may be an indication of vision problems. We’ve seen astounding improvements in children’s school work and general demeanor when they first realized that everything they saw did not have to be cloud covered.

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Young children are naturally curious, and the earlier they can have hands-on learning experiences with STEM, the

better you can set them up for success later on in school and in life.STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math, and it has become a big focus in education because having a STEM -educated workforce is critical for the United States to remain competitive in the 21st century.According to Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW), STEM occupations are among the fastest growing fields in the U.S. economy. In addition, the demand for top STEM talent is growing even faster in high paying jobs outside of traditional STEM occupations. Virtually every industry has a demand for workers who have high levels of STEM competencies.

Waiting until middle school and high school is too lateIf you wait until middle school or high school to introduce your child to STEM, you’ve missed the boat:

❚ The National Center for STEM Elementary Education shares that one-third of boys and girls have lost an interest in science by fourth grade.❚ By eighth grade, nearly 50 percent have lost interest in science or decided that it’s irrelevant for them.❚ The U.S. Department of Education reports that only 16 percent of American high school students are proficient in math and interested in a STEM career.

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January is a month that we all want to get into shape, start our New Year’s resolutions

and do everything that we never got to the previous year. It is time for a fresh start. In the gym busi-ness the most common denomi-nator in reasons for not starting a workout regimen is that people are intimidated by the gym. Gyms are busy, big, loud and energetic. � ese things are all great once you are already enjoying the gym but for a newbie, not so much. Here are some things we suggest when starting a workout regimen.� First, start with a workout bud-dy, someone that has similar goals as yourself. It is always easier go-ing someplace for the � rst time when you have someone else to go with you. � ey also can help keep you motivated on the days you

“Gym Intimidation”don’t feel like getting to the gym and working out. � Second, use a personal trainer for your � rst several times (or longer) at your new gym. Train-ers are great for giving you the lay of the land, showing you all the equipment, how and why they work, and also for helping you

devise the best plan to meet your individual goals. Trainers help you work more e� ciently and ef-fectively which in turn gives you much faster results than doing it on your own. And if you are get-ting great results you are much more likely to continue staying on track.

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Providing care for an aging parent, spouse or loved one can be an overwhelming

responsibility for family members and friends. Adult Day Care offers a wide range of services for adults who need a protective environment but choose to remain in the community and continue to be a vital part of family life.There are two distinct programs to choose from. A medical model adult day health service program is designed to provide for the needs of those who have physical, cognitive or psychological conditions requiring supervision and monitoring. It may offer medical supervision, nursing and rehabilitative services, social work, therapeutic activities and wellness programs. A social model adult day care

program offers seniors who are experiencing decreased levels of physical and mental functioning supervised socialization and stimulating activities in a caring and creative environment. Participants can take part in a range of enriching activities to promote the maximum level of cognitive and emotional ability including exercise, arts and crafts, gardening, cooking, pet therapy, games and entertainment.When should you consider adult daycare? The best time to start exploring the care options is before you actually need them:· When a loved one can no longer structure his own daily activities· When he or she is isolated and desires companionship or· When he or she cannot be safely left at home.

We aim to improve the quality of life by restoring or maintaining functional ability and assisting with personal care in a life-affirming atmosphere.

Annika Stickevers, DirectorSt. Johnland Nursing Center



By SuSan RiSoli

People coping with illnesses such as osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis —

or those who have undergone a mastectomy — may also contend with pain, disability and a swirl of emotions.

The best treatment plan is a multifaceted approach, said Marco Palmieri, D.O. Palmieri is medical director of the Center for Pain Management at Stony Brook Medicine. “A pretty high percent-age” of post-mastectomy patients experience pain, he said. He and his colleagues recommend a well-structured regimen that could in-clude medications, interventional approaches, physical therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, diet, exercise and, in some cases, treatment by a pain psychologist, Palmieri said.

Interventional approaches may include ablation and nerve blocks. “We block the nerves that supply the area of the chest wall,” Palm-ieri explained. For postmastectomy patients, he said, pain management specialists would choose neuro-pathic pain medications first, be-fore turning to opioid drugs, in what Palmieri called “an opioid-sparing strategy.”

A pain psychologist may be called in for postmastectomy pa-tients “who experience mood ef-fects or have trouble coping,” Palm-ieri said.

Most important is to remember that postmastectomy patients need more than a cookie-cutter pain management plan, Palmieri said. “Not every patient is going to fit into the same treatment paradigm. Some things may be more appropri-ate for some patients than others.”

An individualized treatment plan can also aid people with rheu-matoid arthritis, a disease that is “more of an inflammatory syn-

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When Nature Fails: Coping with medical problems

‘Not every patient is going to fit into the same treatment paradigm. Some things may be more appropriate for some patients than others.’~ Marco Palmieri, D.O.

drome from other body structures than from a nerve,” Palmieri said. RA treatments at SBU’s Center for Pain Management could include joint injections guided by imaging (x-ray or ultrasound), nerve blocks and ablations, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, “and, sometimes, anti-depressant medi-cations,” he said. Low-impact exer-cise, acupuncture, physical therapy and speaking with a pain psycholo-gist can also help, he said.

He urges patients with acute or chronic pain from arthritis or mas-tectomy to understand that “there are options for them. If you come to pain management, it does not mean you’re going to be placed on narcotics.”

For information on the Center for Pain Management, visit www.stonybrookmedicine.edu or call 631-689-8333.

Those who have become all-too-familiar with the effects of osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis, and people who have undergone mastectomy can find relief and renewed health through the regular practice of yoga, said

Danielle Goldstein. Yoga helps mastectomy patients “rebuild their upper body strength and work through the scar tissue that forms as a result of the mastecto-my,” said Goldstein, owner/direc-tor of Mindful Turtle Yoga and Wellness in East Setauket. After a mastectomy, the breath work that is part of doing yoga helps people “worry less, because they’re able to be in the present moment. They develop the ability to not think about the past or the future — even if it’s just for that hour-long yoga practice,” Goldstein said.

“The practice of yoga is the ef-fort towards steadiness of mind,” she explained. And the physical side of it “will help people feel better, so they can enjoy their life more.” To get started, consult your physician and an experienced yoga instructor who has worked with mastectomy patients, she advised.

Keep moving — that’s Gold-stein’s advice for people with osteo-porosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Yoga will develop strength, she said, “and in combination with diet, the physical practice could help get

body fluids moving so they’re not so stuck.” For osteoporosis, yoga postures (asanas) that are weight-bearing — planks, arm balances, bent-knee poses — will maintain bone density, Goldstein pointed out, “and these asanas can be modified for any age level.” Yoga is also great as a combination approach with acu-puncture, nutrition, and Western medical treatment, she added.

People being treated or recover-ing from illnesses can still turn to yoga, Goldstein said. “It is believed that if you can breathe, you can practice yoga,” she said. “Yoga’s for everybody.” She recommended new students get started by calling the studio, speaking to her, and being guided to the best instructor for their needs.

“A yoga practice is sustain-able over the course of a lifetime,” Goldstein said. “The practice may change, it may look different, but it’s still there.” And above all, she said, “It should make you joyful and happy.”

Goldstein can be reached at the Mindful Turtle Yoga and Wellness, 631-721-1881.


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At the Community Art Center at Gallery North, we offer a range of exciting studio art workshops and classes, including painting, drawing, fiber arts, bookbinding and printmaking. Check out:gallerynorth.org/education to see our full range of adult and children’s art classes for Spring, 2016.

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Engaging in the arts is valu-able for everyone. Involve-ment in arts-related activities

encourages self-expression, builds confidence, fosters imagination, aids in problem solving and im-proves concentration. Involve-ment in the arts provides the criti-cal thinking and communication skills essential to good perfor-mance. Art by itself does not solve problems, but it makes us aware of their existence and gives us an op-portunity to learn the process of problem solving. Engaging in art activities provides an opportunity for social and emotional develop-ment. But most of all, involve-ment in the arts is associated with increased cognitive ability as well as increased verbal skills.

There has been a great deal of renewed interest in the arts. Based on findings in brain research and cognitive development studies,

many schools have remodeled their programs. These studies have high-lighted the idea that there is a posi-tive connection between children who engage in arts activities and their academic achievement. As a result of these studies, more schools have made the arts a priority.

But art is not only for children. Creative expression is important for adults regardless of age or level of physical, emotional or cognitive func-tioning. The arts help adults engage in a creative and healing process of self-expression. Being a part of a group arts activity can help older adults cre-ate work that honors their life experi-ence and can help them find meaning and purpose as they age.

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