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HOME SECTION | Home organizationtricks

by Lauren Waters

Home décor style tipsby Laura Broullire

3 kitchen remodel questions by Jennifer Hogeland

HEALTH | Understanding OCDby Emily Bowles

BODY | Clothing that flatters by Alison Ver Halen

MIND | Apps for inspirationby Jennifer Hogeland

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MIND | Financials in orderby Jennifer Hogeland

ASPIRE | Forgetfulness or dementia by Laura Broullire

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By mid-August, our focus usually changes from summer fun to preparing for fall. I’m ready to get back into a rou-tine and to get my home ready for the chaos that comes in September.

This issue of Women magazine is devoted to the home — orga-nizing, decorating and remodeling. Writer Lauren Waters reveals simple home organizing tips and tricks. Laura Broullire offers home decorating advice, including how to accessorize with each new season.

Interior designer Nicole Rabach is our cover woman this month. The lovely Door County native welcomed us into her home and shared her path to business ownership. She reveals her design philosophy and offers advice when decorating. Nicole and her husband are also making an impact on the community with their Fifth Quarter Foundation. Check out her story to learn more!

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Like many moms, my kitchen is my favorite room in the house. We recently renovated our kitchen to include a prep sink and beautiful, durable quartz coun-tertops have made the

investment worth it! My kids love to help cook or just sit at the counter and chat. It’s quality, creative time for us.Julie Tadych, Green Bay

The dining room is my favorite room in the house because it has seen plenty of activity: large buffets for friends, intimate dinner parties and family feasts. That is

the great thing about the dinner table, you experience all sorts of emotions together — you celebrate, have serious family discussions, play table games and enjoy dessert! Kim Massey, Menasha

My favorite room in the house is our bedroom. It’s a place where I can unwind and relax. It is very tranquil and has a great view of our back-

yard. It’s a place where my husband and I can talk without distractions.Cindy Gorr, Kiel

My favorite room is the living room, which is also like a library with shelves of books and eclectic decorations. It is where my kids and I gather with the kittens and dog to talk, snuggle

and watch movies. I also just bought new furniture, so it’s nice to curl up on a new recliner or couch and relax in the sunshine pouring in from one of the several windows.Megan Mulholland, Appleton

My favorite room in the house is my living room. It’s my favorite because it’s where I get the best snuggles from my kids and animals.

Chelsey Schaumberg, Seymour

I would have to say my favorite room of a home would be the living room. I believe it’s the heart of the home, where friends and family can all enjoy one’s company. It’s also

my favorite room to decorate — you can bring out such an array of feelings with all the seasons here in Wisconsin. Taylor Rae Kolbeck, Appleton

My favorite room is ac-tually not in the house — it’s my front porch. Sitting on the front porch is my serenity whether having a drink, listening to the rain or just chatting with family

and/or friends. Peaceful beauty. Sherri Dessell, Suamico

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some people find organizing their home to be easy and even enjoy-able, while for others, it may seem stressful or like an impossible feat. If organizing doesn’t come naturally to you, you’re probably wondering where to start and how to make it last. Things can be es-pecially tricky when dealing with all the extra stuff we accumulate

throughout the different seasons. Luckily the local experts have some great organizational tips and tricks to whip your home into shape.

by LAUREN WATERS

HOME ORGANIZATION TRICKS

UTILIZE YOUR SPACEMany people think they’re in-

capable of keeping their house organized. Jennifer Perrin, owner of Pretty Neat Organizers, says it may be tough in the beginning, but it’ll be worth it in the long run.

“The first things I tell people is it’s going to get worse before it gets better,” she explains. “You have to touch everything to de-termine what needs to stay and what can go.”

Perrin recommends starting your journey where the stuff can pile up the most: the basement.

“People tend to shove every-thing down there so it’s out of sight, which is why it is usually the most disorganized,” she says.

One tip that Jennifer Strachan, owner and professional orga-nizer with In Its Place Organizing Services, has for your basement is to add lighting.

“I’m a firm believer that the space needs to be well lit,” she ex-plains. “When it’s darker, we don’t want to go in there as much, so things tend to get disorganized.”




Strachan recommends using shelving in your base-ment or garage to clear off the floor and keep things more tidy. Your local hardware store can cut shelving for you or you can use durable, plastic shelving, which Strachan says has come a long way over the years.

Another main point of disorganization in someone’s home can be the kitchen, where mail and other paper-work can pile up.

“If you don’t have an office or desk right there, the kitchen is going to be your command center, so it’s im-portant to keep it as organized as possible,” says Stra-chan.

She recommends dividing the papers up between short-term paperwork — medical bills, upcoming school events — and long-term paperwork — warran-ties and more. Strachan then suggests filing away your long-term paperwork in another area of your home and using a portable, hanging file system for the more ac-tive paperwork.

“This way you keep the important papers handy and easy to access,” she adds.

SEASON TO SEASONIn Wisconsin, we know the weather can change in an

instant, so we always need four seasons of clothing and accessories on hand. What’s the easiest way to keep the items organized that we’re not currently using? Perrin says if you can’t fit all your warm and cold weather clothing in your closet, one option is to store them in the basement on covered racks.

For accessories like winter hats, mittens and scarves, Strachan suggests placing them in totes labeled “off-season.” That way, you can swap out your accessories in the tote each season.

“If you are spending more than a minute looking for something, you may need to simplify the containers more,” Strachan explains. “Separating the totes by fam-ily member can really help keep things organized.”

As much as it hurts to say, soon we will have to put away the items that brought us so much joy this sum-mer, such as bikes, grills and patio furniture. Perrin rec-ommends that you have a plan where everything goes in the off-season — patio furniture gets stored in the basement and bikes get hung up in garage.

However, when it comes to clothing or any other items that you didn’t use this season, do not store them for next year.

“That’s a hard thing for people to grasp,” Perrin says. “But the concept is pretty simple — don’t hold onto stuff you don’t need.” w

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we’ve all been in-spired by one of those home deco-rating shows and then gazed dream-

ily around our own living rooms, longing for a fresh look. But where to begin? And how to make a big impact without spending big bucks?

Start simply, says Elizabeth Stange, A.S.I.D., head design-er and co-owner of Stange’s of Waupaca. Especially, she says, when choosing key furniture pieces. “I would try to stay away from really big trends and stay with more simple lines — things that aren’t tied to a certain pe-riod,” Stange says. “Do that with your big, main pieces. Then get a little more style or trendy with your smaller pieces and accessories.”

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When picking out upholstery for your sofa or sectional, Desiree Nasto recommends sticking to a basic, neutral palate. “I would go with beige or gray, maybe with some texture. That will keep the look more timeless instead of trendy,” advises the interior designer and assistant buyer at Wenz Home Furniture, Green Bay. “Then you can accent that with bold colors. So when you want to change it, it’s very easy.”

While you can always reupholster a couch, Stange advises furniture shopping with an eye for the future: “You may like something now, but not in 10 years,” she says. “You don’t want to be committed to a big piece that cost a lot of money.”

Getting creative with multi-functional pieces is another way to change the look of a room, Nasto says. Instead of a traditional TV stand, she’s seeing homeowners use accent chests instead. “Most people are mount-ing their TVs anyway, and there aren’t as many components as there used to be,” Nasto says. Using an accent chest “is a cool way to make a statement.”

She also recommends outside-the-box thinking for upholstered bench-es: “You can put them in a foyer. They can go at the foot of the bed or be used as an ottoman,” Nasto says.

Stange is also a proponent of moving furniture pieces from room to room for a change in function and style. “Repurpose an end table to be a night stand, or a night stand to be an end table,” she says.

When it comes to changing accessories throughout the year, Nasto says you can never go wrong in taking your cues from nature. “Use the environment as your influence,” she advises, adding that the warm reds, browns and golds of the fall leaves are ideal to use indoors as autumn approaches.

“Throw pillows on a sofa or chair or throw blankets will give a room that cozy, warm feel,” Nasto says. The same is true for table runners and area rugs – both of which can add pops of color to a space.

Stange encourages homeowners to have fun changing out pictures, ac-cessories and tabletop décor as the seasons change. Window treatments, too, which are simpler today, Stange suggests. Today’s trend? Simple blinds for privacy, Stange explains, paired with curtain panels that can be switched out for the seasons or repurposed from room to room.

She also says the “glam” look is making a comeback and bringing with it a lot of glitz, glitter and gold. But if you like the look of a piece, hang on to it, Stange says – even if you don’t currently see it in any décor magazines. Because, as Stange concludes, “what goes around comes around.” w

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Incorporating artinto home décor

Homeowners crave a space that is beautiful and unique. Art allows you to create a one-of-a-kind space, but how do you select the perfect piece? Karen Hertz-Sumnicht, owner of Avenue Art & Company in Appleton, explains how to incorporate art into your décor.

Q: When shopping for a piece of art, what should you look for?

A: My advice to a client that is look-ing for artwork is first and foremost to select a piece of art that you personally find interesting and enjoy looking at. It is popular to match art to a particular interior space but this can often lead to a room that does not reflect personal uniqueness. It is helpful to consider the scale of the art. Often, I will suggest making a list of what a client is interest-ed in — texture, photography, figurative, landscape or abstract — and let these elements help guide the search for art-work.

Q: How can you ensure the art is timeless — something you love and want to display for a long time?

A: If you purchase artwork that per-sonally speaks to you, it is more likely you will enjoy that particular piece of art for years. Original art is always a good investment because you are supporting the arts, the materials are longer-lasting and it can be an investment that you are personally involved with.

Q: How does a piece of art add in-terest to a room?

A: Artwork can add texture, depth, drama, a focal point or add a backdrop to any room. A small intimate room might host an oversize piece of art cre-ating an element of drama and scale. A single larger-scale piece of art can be complemented by groupings or a collec-tion. Strategically arranging the art can be an art in and of itself.


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the kitchen is the heart of the home — where we gather with family and friends to share meals and memories. If your kitchen isn’t functional, the

floors, cabinets and countertop are dated or you just don’t love the room, it’s time for a remodel.

The material options and kitch-en trends can make it difficult to redesign your space. Area experts offer answers to three common kitchen remodel questions.

Q: When considering a kitchen remodel, where should I start?

Tracy Lyons, interior designer at FloorQuest in Oshkosh, recom-mends determining what will be the “star of the show.”

“The countertop determines if the floor needs to be more subtle, to help support the countertop’s pattern, or if you need a floor with more character because the countertop is subtle,” she says. “It depends which way you want to go — if you want the floor to be the star, or the countertop.”

Judy Kimble, marketing leader at Gerhard’s Kitchen & Bath Store, explains they work with hom-eowners to create a plan and de-fine expectations. This includes discussing a timeline, what’s involved in a tear-out, setting a budget range as well as capturing their vision and helping finalize decisions.

“When doing a kitchen remodel, it’s good to get the whole picture. When you are trying to pull to-gether your cabinetry, counter-

tops and floor, consider going to a location that offers all of these options,” says Lyons. “I think it’s critical to see the whole picture before making the investment, even if you aren’t doing everything at the same time.”

Q: What trends should I consider when remodeling my kitchen?Kimble suggests selecting products you love, but this is also the time

to think outside the box.“How do you want to utilize a product? What kind of cooking do you

want to do? How can you have the best functionality? By answering these questions, you can make the space yours,” says Kimble.

“I talk to my clients about trends and recommend making selections based on what they like. Do you like the trend, or just the idea of it?” asks Lyons. “It becomes a question of how trendy do you want to be and how quickly do you plan to change your space. Whatever you choose, we want it to be something you can live with or you can change as your tastes change.”

Lyons explains if a homeowner wants to dabble with something trendy, the kitchen backsplash is a perfect place to experiment. It’s an easy accent to change without an overly expensive price tag. She’ll talk extensively to homeowners considering something trendy on the floor because that’s part of a kitchen for a long time.

As far as trends to embrace, Kimble recommends focusing on function-ality.

“One of the biggest trends right now is less clutter,” she adds. “There are so many space-saving options today that every kitchen remodel should consider.”

Q: When doing a kitchen remodel, where do you get the most out of your investment?

Both Kimble and Lyons agree the countertop is where you’ll get the most bang for your buck.

“The countertop is the most used space in your kitchen — it’s used daily, over and over again,” adds Lyon.

Kimble explains quartz countertops are incredibly popular right now, surpassing granite, which was all the rage a few years ago.

New flooring also makes a dramatic statement in a kitchen remodel. Lyons reveals rigid core vinyl is an increasingly common product for heavy traffic areas like the kitchen.

“It is a vinyl plank on the surface but has a rigid core that helps strengthen and support the vinyl on the top. It’s also completely water-proof,” she says. “We are noticing this product is being installed in the kitchen and throughout the rest of the house.” w

ONE OF THE BIGGEST TRENDS RIGHT NOWIS LESS CLUTTER, THERE ARE SO MANY SPACE-SAVING OPTIONS TODAY THAT EVERY KITCHENREMODEL SHOULD CONSIDER.

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects over 2 percent of the American popula-

tion. As many as 60 million Americans have probably experienced some symp-toms of OCD.

“OCD is made up of two parts: obsessions and compulsions — also referred to as rituals,” explains Breanna Vonck-Arndt, MSW, LCSW, of ThedaCare Behavioral Health in Menasha.

Erin VandenLangenberg, PhD, MPH, a pediatric psychologist and training director for Catalpa Health, defines an obsession as “a thought or image that a person has over and over again even though

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they try not to have it or do not want to have it. The thought or image brings up distressing feelings and anxiety for a person.”

“A compulsion, also known as a ritual, is an action that a person engages in repeatedly and feels like they cannot stop. The compulsion is meant to get rid of or erase the obsession and reduce the distress as-sociated with it,” explains VandenLangenberg.

“OCD is time-consuming and gets in the way of day-to-day life,” says Vonck-Arndt. “The condition can affect males and females at any age at any loca-tion in the world.”

IDENTIFYING OCD“Sometimes OCD can be very difficult to detect be-

cause the compulsions can include invisible mental rituals, like counting or repeating phrases in one’s head,” says VandenLangenberg.

Individuals with OCD may not be accurately di-agnosed because they are embarrassed to discuss their symptoms or are misdiagnosed by a physician, psychiatrist or therapist, explains Vonck-Arndt.

“People tend to seek assessment and treatment when their symptoms have a negative impact on others or on their quality of life. For example, a per-son might be progressively later for work because compulsions make it take longer and longer for the individual to leave the house,” she says.

“Although OCD is different from person to person, each person is triggered by an obsession to perform the compulsion,” Vonck-Arndt explains. “Some com-mon obsessions in OCD are contamination fears, loss of control, harm, perfectionism, unwanted sexu-al thoughts and scrupulosity or religious obsession.”

STEREOTYPES AND STRUGGLESAccording to VandenLangenberg individuals im-

pacted by OCD may minimize the impact it has on them — and people who don’t have it misuse the word in a way that is problematic.

“Some people will casually make remarks about being obsessed with something or comment that their behaviors are OCD, using the phrase outside of its clinical context. These kinds of remarks can di-minish or minimize the suffering of people who tru-ly do struggle with OCD,” VandenLangenberg says.

One common misconception is that someone with OCD chooses the behavior.

“Someone with OCD would love to just stop the obsessions and compulsions, but you can’t turn

OCD on and off when you want to,” Vonck-Arndt says. “Making statements about someone with a mental health disorder being crazy is harmful and keeps stigma alive, which in turn may prevent people from seeking support.”

TREATMENTVonck-Arndt points out OCD is treatable. “Even

though OCD feels controlling, treatment helps the person to fight back against their symptoms. Individ-uals can live happy, healthy lives,” she says.

“People with OCD can live in many healthy and happy ways,” agrees VandenLangenberg. “There are excellent treatments available for people with OCD. At Catalpa, we have clinicians trained to use gold standard OCD treatment of Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) to help children with this diagno-sis. There are also several providers in the Fox Valley who have this training and see adults.”

As we learn more about OCD, we can all play a role in dismantling stereotypes and dispelling stigmas so that individuals impacted by it can seek and receive the treatment they need to break free from OCD’s grip on their daily lives. w


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Women have long com-plained about the fact that, for decades, the fashion industry has been creating clothes

that look best on “hangars” — the very skinny women who don’t ap-pear to have an ounce of visible fat on them. So as tempting as it may be to try and chase the latest fashions, the current trend might not look as good on most of us as it does on the fashion models.

In fact, not necessarily going for the trendiest look was the first piece of advice offered by Jill Muen-ster, manager at Furs and Clothing of Distinction in Green Bay.

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When it comes to dresses, Manwill recommends the empire waist for almost everyone. It’s probably the most universally flattering because it makes anyone’s waist look smaller.


“Even though the trend may be to wear some-thing that has a really wide leg, that may not work for ev-erybody,” says Muenster. “So we shouldn’t be afraid to go to things that aren’t exactly the biggest, most popular thing, because it doesn’t always work for us.”

On the other hand, some-times there are trends that look good on just about everyone. For example, the

cold shoulder tops and dresses that are everywhere right now look good on a lot of women because they expose the shoulder while hiding the rest of the arm, making it a good option for women who are sensitive about their arms.

“The cold shoulder look is really in right now and it’s a great way to accentuate your shoulders, but cover up the troublesome spots, if you feel like you have those,” adds Brittany Manwill, assistant manager at Apricot Lane in Appleton. “I think most women are insecure about their arms.”

When it comes to dresses, Manwill recommends the empire waist for almost everyone. “It’s probably the most universally flattering because it makes anyone’s waist look smaller.”

More important than the style is the fit. “Don’t wear your clothes too big, because that will just make you look bigger,” says Muenster. “And don’t wear your clothes too tight, because that’s not flattering either.”

Something that’s really trendy, but doesn’t fit right, just won’t look as good as something that’s a little more off-trend, but fits perfectly. That’s why it’s so im-portant to try everything on before you buy it, and get professional help whenever you can.

“Make sure you shop at places that have people to assist you — professionals who know how things

should fit,” said Muenster.At the end of the day, the most important thing is to

wear clothing you feel comfortable wearing.“I feel like women are too hard on themselves,” says

Manwill. “There are different things you can do to cover up, but it’s also just about whatever makes you feel comfortable. If you feel confident in it and you feel like you can rock it, just go with it.” w

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Nicole Rabach has always had an interest in interior design. When most teens were saving for design-er jeans, Rabach used her money to buy new bedding for her ever-

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“As a child, I’d rearrange my room all the time. The JC Pen-ney catalog would come and in-stead of looking at the toys I’d flip through the home décor pages,” she adds.

Rabach received training in business and design. The Stur-geon Bay native married Casey, her high school sweetheart, and was soon whisked off to the east coast to support his NFL career.

Her home inspired others and soon friends were asking Rabach for design help.

“I was helping design and deco-rate other NFL teammates’ homes, receiving an invitation after hav-ing them to our home. Friends and family always asked me for design suggestions and told me I should be doing this for a living. I always agreed, but life was so busy taking care of kids with my husband’s career,” says Rabach.

Casey played for the Baltimore Ravens for four years; he spent six years with the Washington Redskins. After his 10-year NFL career, the couple moved back to Door County. Rabach decided it was her turn to pursue her pas-sion.

In 2012, she established Nicole Rabach Designs.

FAMILY AND BUSINESS BALANCE

Nicole and Casey have three darling children — Alana, 12, Por-ter, 10 and Siena, 7, and two well-mannered English Labs, Gibb and Gigi. The couple tackle kid duty together. She devotes as many as 40 hours a week or more to her interior design business; he helps with installations and any heavy lifting.

Rabach explains every day is a little different. Clients need her the most in the fall, although their

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Fifth Quarter Foundation is busy in the summer.

“When my kids are in school I’m the busiest. I try to get everything done before picking them up and running for their activities,” says Rabach. “I am a planner. I live by what is on my calendar. Some-times things are thrown off, but it always works out in the end. I take time to enjoy life as we all know it is much too short. I love what I do. This was meant to be.”

DESIGN PHILOSOPHYRabach takes a personal ap-

proach to interior design. Every client’s tastes — and every cli-ent’s needs — are different. When working with a new client, she be-gins with a consultation.

“Everyone uses spaces and their homes differently,” says Ra-bach. “I want to make sure I get all or most of that information before I start researching products. And I will never do two homes alike. Never. I feel everyone wants to make their own statement. They may like a similar light fixture or accessory, but I make sure to do it differently and to match their lifestyle.”

She explains some clients just need a consultation — for Ra-bach to see their space and offer suggestions. Others don’t have a vision and need help with floor plans, finding a builder or con-tractor and more.

Rabach will shop for clients or suggest where to shop. Because she doesn’t own a store, the sourcing options are endless. Ra-bach explains she can find clients the best deal or locate a one-of-a-kind piece. She loves to support local businesses when possible.

“I feel the difference between myself and other designers is I’m completely honest. If something



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What do you like to do in your free time?Go boating with my family or swim — something on the water.

Do you have any hobbies?Gardening and cooking.

What is something few people know about you?I am a celiac.

What types of books do you like to read?I love to read autobiogra-phy books, nonfiction life

happenings, interior de-sign magazines and cook-books.

What is your favorite room in your house?Our four-seasons porch.

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isn’t right or isn’t working I want them to know,” she adds.

Rabach designs living spaces for homes across the country. While she does travel to assist clients, technology makes it easy to advise from far away. She re-cently offered design advice to a client who has a home on a Ca-ribbean island communicating through text and email.

Her favorite part of design? The reveal, although she doesn’t like to be there when a client sees the space for the first time.

“I feel they need to look around and take it all in. My favorite mo-ment was when I had a client call me after seeing her home for the first time all done. She was crying out of complete happiness of the overall look and feel. Then she put her husband on the phone and he was in awe,” says Rabach. “I love to make people love their space. That is the way it should be in your home.”

In Rabach’s home, her mission was to make every room com-fortable. She explains there isn’t a space that you can’t put your feet up. While she has a busy family, everything is organized and in its place.

When asked for one piece of design advice to share with read-ers, Rabach recommends over-scaling rather under-scaling fur-niture.

“Less is more. Get rid of the little things and go larger,” adds Rabach.

GIVING BACKThe Rabachs established the

Fifth Quarter Foundation when Casey’s NFL career ended. The Foundation was created to ben-efit youth education, recreation and women’s health in Door County.

She explains when most think of Door County, they focus on the beau-ty of the area and don’t realize many families that call the area home live in poverty. There is a tremendous need in the community.

To raise funds, Fifth Quarter Foundation hosts two events each year — a golf tournament in June and a fishing event a few weeks later.

The golf tournament is held at Horseshoe Bay Club in Egg Harbor. Ra-bach reveals they try to max out at 30 teams.

They charter salmon and bass boats for the fishing event. A celebrity dinner is held the day before, featuring NFL alumni.

Rather than write a check, the Foundation looks to make a direct im-pact on those in need. If a sports team needs equipment, they’ll tap into their resources and deliver the desired items.

“We’ll ask for their wish list and we’ll call our equipment contact and get the equipment directly to them. It’s instant,” she adds.

LOOKING FORWARDWhen asked to picture herself in five years, Rabach laughs, imagining

herself decorating her kids’ college dorm rooms. “I really do not know what the future holds, other than I plan to be busy

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“Write down a plan of what you want to do and have deadlines for finishing them,” he says. “We all have financial choices. We all have limited resources. Having more of one thing means you have to give up another thing.”

But, why is it important to take an organized ap-proach to your finances? Butz believes knowledge is power.

“By removing uncertainty about your finances, you gain control over your financial decisions and how they affect not only your current budget, but also your progress toward goals,” she says.

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“Use tools like online banking and automatic alerts on your accounts and credit cards for withdrawals, deposits and transactions to keep you informed on daily activity in your accounts,” adds Butz.

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You walk into a room and have to stop and ask your-self, “Now why did I come in here again?”

Dementia? No – that’s perfectly normal behavior, say lo-cal memory experts.

“Everyone has some signs of for-getfulness,” says Barb Pandolfo, executive director of Touchmark on West Prospect in Appleton. While we’ve all had to backtrack to find a lost item, Pandolfo says the red flag is when you don’t know which route to backtrack. Or when you are holding your car keys and you don’t know what to do with them.

“Everyone has those ‘senior mo-ments.’ That’s a natural part of ag-ing,” says Michelle Graf, a senior care consultant with CarePatrol Fox Cities. “What’s not natural is getting lost and not remembering how to get home.”

DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER’S OR AGING?

Dementia is an umbrella term that covers all forms of cognitive decline, says Graf, who helps fam-ilies find senior housing options

Forgetfulness or dementia?



for their loved ones. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, as 70 percent of dementia patients have Al-zheimer’s, Graf says.

It’s not always easy to pinpoint whether forgetfulness – in one-self or others – is normal, Graf says. She identifies key warning signs as “forgetting about things that were never an issue in the past, like cooking something on the stove and then walking away, or sudden changes in per-sonality.” She also recommends watching for changes in personal hygiene, notices unpaid bills or forgetting to water the plants.

“Sometimes a person will come to me and say, ‘There just some-thing that’s not quite right with my memory,’” says Lynn Ann

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Clausing Rusch, program director of the Fox Valley Memory Project. While stress and trying to do too many things at once can also lead to confusion, Clausing Rusch says she typically recommends a doctor visit to rule out any physical issues.

Pandolfo explains dehydration, a medication reaction or urinary tract infection can manifest as dementia-like symptoms. “Older adults might be dealing with the loss of a spouse or the reduced size of their friend base. Maybe they’re seeing a change in their neighborhood,” she adds. “With all these things going on, it can be kind of a pile-on situation.”

“It’s really important for people to be educated and understand it, and not to panic,” Pandolfo says. “Speak to your physician. Speak to your fam-ily. But do not be afraid.” She says there is a huge stigma attached to dementia in older adults, which can be a barrier to seeking treatment.

EARLY DETECTION IS KEYIf a person does have dementia, it’s critical to get that diagnosis as

soon as possible, suggests Clausing Rusch, whose organization offers programs and services to make our community more dementia-friendly.

She explains if dementia can be caught early enough, then people are capable of making their own decisions regarding their care. “There is a dire need to do this while the patient – the person who is going to be affected the most – will have some input on these decisions,” adds Clausing Rusch.

SPIRIT personal development

Wondering how to serve up the best possible version of yourself? Check out these tips and tricks that are sure to help you find the right recipe for success, no matter what ingredients you have on hand!

COOK UP A CAN-DO ATTITUDEBecca DeRuyter, director of personal training at

Lake Park Swim & Fitness in Menasha, advises wom-en to have these three basic ingredients on hand at all times: think positively, eat mindfully and move intentionally.

Her recipe? “First, set aside 30 minutes without dis-traction, in a comfortable set-

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end of the week to assess how you have done and re-flect on your success. Repeat as needed. Be prepared to succeed, modify, fail, forget, be human.”

Anna Brayton Tennessen of the Chiropractic Ad-vantage in Appleton thinks of success as a soup.

“You throw the ingredients and take a taste. You may realize that you need a little more of this or that depending on the day, season and amount of time you have,” she says. “Throw in a cup of trials, a cup of quality sleep, a cup of time for yourself, a cup of time spent with positive people, ½ cup of trying new things, ½ cup of time spent doing something you

know you love and 2 cups of being selective about advice. Only take

advice from people you’d trade places with.”

YOUR BODY IS ONE OF YOUR BEST INGREDIENTS

Fortify your body with positive physical activities and healthy foods like almonds, vegetables and string cheese.

Then set aside time for movement.DeRuyter encourages women to start small. “Can

you intentionally move your body for 5-10 minutes each day?” she asks. “I believe with all my heart that you can.”

“Once I found a routine that worked with my sched-ule, exercise became a necessary part of my life,” notes Tennessen. “When exercising is pushed back in pri-orities, I can tell I am more irritable with my husband, have more negative self-talk and feel more defeated.”

Avoid an all-or-nothing mindset. “Going even when I can’t get in a full workout keeps

me in the routine and makes me more quickly bounce back into a healthy routine for me,” says Tennessen.

SHOW YOUR LOVED ONES WHAT’S COOKINGIf you prepare the healthy meals but can’t force

yourself to eat them, there’s no way your children will. The same is true for other aspects of becoming your best self.

“You must practice what you preach,” Tennessen reminds us. “People don’t follow what you say; they follow what you do.”

“As women, we’re quick to put everyone else before ourselves,” observes DeRuyter. “But if you don’t take care of yourself first, you will not be able to take care of others. So enjoy a piece of good chocolate. Make time for your girlfriends without the kids. Read the book. Buy the shoes!”

And don’t be afraid if the recipe doesn’t always turn out the way you planned.

“No one is perfect,” DeRuyter reminds us. “And change is hard. If we could all be a little bit more child-like and try and try again until we get it done.”

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Appleton native Ann McKee, M.D. is known for her ground-breaking work

in neurology, specifi-cally increasing the un-derstanding of the roles concussions and head injuries play in long-term brain health.Dr. McKee will be the featured

speaker at the Women’s Fund of the Fox Valley Region at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel on Sept. 7. She kindly took the time to answer a few questions for Women magazine.

Q: What inspired you to train in neurology?

The brain has so many functions — it controls your memory, your feelings, your athletic ability, your reflexes and how quickly you can compute. It is this massive, light-ning-fast, adaptable computer that is positively amazing.

Q: How is doing presentations throughout the country helping you further the understanding the roles that concussions and head injuries play in long-term brain health?

When I’m standing up there, I often look to my right and left, wondering if someone else should be doing this and I realized no, it’s up to me.

The presentations help people understand that the brain is frag-

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ile and we need to minimize the amount of impact. I think the personal stories of the athletes and veterans hit home. People can identify with that.

Q: How does it feel to come home (to Appleton) to share your knowl-edge and experiences?

I have to say it’s a little strange to come back as an expert in the field — I left as a kid. I have so much fondness for Appleton and the Fox River Valley and my family who still lives there. I love coming back. And the fact that I’m coming back and I have something to offer is an honor.

Q: What can attendees They want to hear my personal story, about the work and where the work has gone in the last eight years. I will talk about the challenge of being a woman, the challenge of speaking up and the challenge of believing in yourself when others would rather you would go away.

Q: Do people not want to hear what you have to say?No, people don’t want to hear it. Football is America’s favorite sport or

pastime. There is a worship for football that goes beyond sports. It’s a cul-ture and I’m challenging it. That is viewed negatively by many people. It’s been hard. I question myself all the time but the truth is important and the truth will win out.

Q: What ultimately has to happen? I think football has to radically change. There is an intrinsic aspect of

football that is dangerous for your brain. It is the collision. Imagine no-tackle football — that is a revolutionary idea and not one people want to hear. It’s going to require something, like limiting the amount of time they can play football, limiting practice, changing the rules, making the field larger, having fewer players on the field, ensuring fewer collisions on the field, it’s going to have to be something that is pretty radical. I’m not sure it will happen in my lifetime.

Q: What about kids playing football?I think sports are very important. Even if you decide to play football you

can play smart. You can minimize your head contact. If you are injured, stay out. There are a lot of things that can be done to make football safer. Much of it is common sense.

Q: What’s next for you?I can’t talk about it but we have some things coming up that I think will

make some real splashes this fall — stay tuned.Q: What, if anything, would you tell a younger Ann?Believe in yourself. Trust yourself. Try not to second-guess yourself or

let your self-doubt impede you. Forge ahead. w

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“Another reason to get to the primary care practitioner is to possibly obtain medication – not to stop (dementia) but to possibly lessen the symptoms for a time. It’s not a magic wand, but some treatment options have given some people more time,” Clausing Rusch says.

Pandolfo is also a proponent of seeking medi-cal help sooner rather than later and taking ad-vantage of local resources. “Hit it square in the face and don’t be afraid. Be educated. Education is key. Education is power.”

For more information on the Fox Valley Mem-ory Project at Lutheran Social Services, visit foxvalleymemoryproject.com. For additional resources for Alzheimer’s patients, call the Alzheimer’s Association Green Bay Outreach Office at (920) 469-2110 or visit alz.org. w

Did you know?Normal age-related forgetfulness:

• Occasionally forgetting where you left things

• Forgetting why you entered a room

• Forgetting names of acquaintances or calling a

grandson by your son’s name

• Muddled multitasking

• Having difficulty remembering what you just read

or details of a conversation

• Not being able to immediately retrieve information

that’s “on the tip of your tongue”

When you should be concerned:

• Getting lost in familiar places

• Inability to follow instructions

• Difficulty performing tasks such as paying bills,

dressing appropriately or maintaining personal

hygiene

• Forgetting or misusing words

• Repeating phrases or stories in same conversation

• Trouble making choices

Source: Fox Valley Memory Project – serving persons with dementia

and their care partners in Outagamie, Northern Winnebago, Wau-

paca and Calumet counties.

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• If you know a loved one is struggling to remember, don’t quiz them. “Accept them where they are at and love them any-way.”

• Don’t correct them. “Some-times we have to put ourselves in their shoes to understand they are constantly hearing ‘no’ they

can’t do things or we are cor-recting them. If someone is con-stantly doing that to you, how would you eventually feel?”

• Talk about things that are rel-evant to them, not you. Live in their world for a while. “That is when you are going to have the best conversations.”

• Focus on the moment. It’s dif-ficult for seniors to keep up with technology so put it away and enjoy time together.

• Look through old photographs. “You’ll hear stories you never heard before just by pulling out

old photos.”

• Bridge the gap with music. For kids hoping to make a connection with a grandparent, introduce them to tunes from years ago and the two can listen to the music

together.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a nationwide event seeking to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Local events are scheduled for Sept. 16 in Green Bay and Oshkosh, and Sept. 23, 2017 in Appleton.For more info, visit alz.org.

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