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or those who deal with mental health issues and memory loss, life is a little more challenging. In honor of Mental Health Month, the Regency Glen Cove is highlighting Safe Harbor, a self-contained neighborhood within The Regency dedicated to seniors with forms of memory loss. “We offer all the amenities of assisted living enhanced with specialized programming and support,” said executive director Beth Evans. Safe Harbor will be opening in the early summer and those interested in becoming a resident, taking a tour of the facilities or learning more can call 516-674-3007 or visit www.theregencyatglencove.com/memorycare/.
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What is your role at the Regency Glen Cove? My role is to oversee the day-today operations and to ensure the highest quality of care to all our residents and to provide a safe, caring and homelike environment that achieves happiness for all residents based on their individual needs. We use a person-centered approach.
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Tell me about Safe Harbor and what the term Memory Care Neighborhood means. Safe Harbor is a secure, self-contained neighborhood within The Regency dedicated to seniors with Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory loss. We offer all the amenities of assisted living enhanced with specialized programming and support.
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Safe Harbor is dedicated to seniors with Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory loss. How important is it for them to feel comfortable in a space that is not their home? It is extremely important. Our compassionate, professional staff takes the time to really get to know and understand every one of our residents—who they were and who they are today— to create an atmosphere of familiarity and consistency. We cultivate ongoing communication with family members and encourage active involvement in their loved one’s care. We create a partnership of care that envelope our residents in affectionate warmth making them feel at home.
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What are some of the amenities offered at Safe Harbor? Our staff is specially trained in caring for those with dementia, including Certified Dementia Practitioners, and each resident will have a personalized care plan including 24-hour medication management if needed. Residents can choose from private or shared studio apartments that include three delicious, nutritious meals, daily housekeeping and linen service. Safe Harbor has a dedicated dining room, lounges and sunroom and our secure outdoor patio for our residents to enjoy.
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How does Safe Harbor nurture the mind, body and spirit of patients? What programs are offered? Safe Harbor is a soothing space infused with nautical colors and the tranquility of the shorefront. We’ve created spaces such as our secure, outdoor patio so our residents can soak up the fresh air and sunshine. We offer stimulating and therapeutic recreation activities that promote self-worth, dignity and independence. Every day is well-structured to maximize the abilities of each resident and give them the chance to
be successful. Our rich programming includes sensory activities, failure-free pastimes, reminiscence therapy, intergenerational opportunities and social interaction with peers. We have stations throughout the neighborhood to engage our residents with tactile activities such as gardening and beauty care.
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Five Best Healthy Foods To Grill This Summer
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ith the weather warming up, it’s finally time to dust off the grill. Instead of the boring barbecue staples that are over-processed and loaded with excess saturated fat, try incorporating a few new healthy foods into your grilling repertoire. Choosing more plant-based options can provide more fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Pineapple ‘Buns’
This delicious fruit cooks perfectly on the grill. You can serve it as a dessert with a drizzle of honey and a little whipped cream, but try changing things up and adding a tropical twist to your typical burger. Instead of serving your burger on a bun, opt for a pineapple bun instead. Grill a delicious turkey burger, and top with lettuce, tomato, red onion
end off. Serve grilled asparagus alongside any dish at the barbecue or use to top your burger. Better yet, chop the grilled asparagus and add to any summer salad or ancient grain side dish.
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and a slice of pepper jack cheese. Serve between two slices of grilled pineapple. The bright flavor adds a delicious tropical twist.
Asparagus
Fire up the grill with this yummy vegetable that is low in calories and high in nutrients. Fiber, folate, vitamin A and vitamin C are just a few of the nutrients abundant in asparagus. Trim the bottom of the spears to keep that tough
Eggplant is another lower-calorie food that is high in fiber and rich in nutrients. Eggplants are simple and grill up very nicely. Slice your eggplant lengthwise to create long pieces. Drizzle with olive oil and pepper, and grill evenly on each side. Serve the eggplant as a side dish, or top with a spread such as salsa, guacamole or hummus.
Portobello Mushrooms
This hearty plant-based option is a great meatless alternative to your typical burger; it’s the steak of veggie
burgers. Large Portobello mushrooms are truly the perfect burger material. Marinate them well and fire up the grill. Serve as you would a traditional burger and don’t forget yummy toppings.
Foil Packs
Foil packs on the grill are easy for prep, simple to cook and require virtually no clean-up. Plus, the flavors get to really infuse nicely together inside the foil-pack. Fish, especially salmon and shrimp, always cooks very nicely in a foil pack on the grill. Browse the Internet for different foil-pack recipes to grill up
this season. Make an effort this year to highlight vegetables as the star of the show and try to limit your red and processed meat consumption by opting for lean proteins, such as fish, for heart-healthy benefits. Stefani Pappas, MS, RDN, CSO, CDN, CPT, is a Clinical Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer. She also provides private nutrition counseling at her office in Great Neck. Visit her website www.stefhealthtips.com for more information or call 516-216-9909 to schedule an appointment.
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Not So Fast, Tooth Fairy by taryn schofield
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right time is for the tooth to come out,” he explained. Once the tooth arrives at the s more and more uses for dental laboratory, it is decontaminated and stem cells are being discovered, evaluated to determine if there is sufProvia Laboratories in Littleton, ficient pulp available. Then, the tooth MA, is giving individuals the option — Peter Verlander is cracked open for pulp extraction. If to store their lost teeth for any future on stem cell storage there is enough pulp and it is healthy, it needs. is processed and stored. “You should have the option to “We have two types of processing,” save your teeth so that you can make it is being shipped. explained Verlander. “We have our a conscious and informed decision Store-A-Tooth has also partnered whole-tissue processing where pulp is about what you want to do with them,” with dentists to assist with the excollected, and the cells are separated. said Peter Verlander, chief scientific traction and transportation of teeth to The tooth comes in, is processed and officer at Provia Laboratories. their facility. Verlander recommends within a few hours it’s in the freezer.” With Provia’s Store-A-Tooth program, getting people can send removed baby or the teeth removed at the dentist for the The second process involves culture wisdom teeth to be evaluated and best chances at viability, but if it comes cell product, where the cells are expanded in culture and grown out for up processed for stem cells that may come out at home that is okay as well. in handy later in life. Those who enroll “By the time the tooth has just com- to 30 days before they are frozen down. This process is where mesynchymal in the Store-A-Tooth program are sent a pletely fallen out on its own, it doesn’t Tooth Transport Kit so when the tooth have blood supply to the pulp and in stem cells are developed. comes out, it can be collected and “Our belief is that these cells will molars, the pulp may be absorbed,” he shipped to the laboratory. be used for clinical purposes,” said said. “Regardless of whether it comes “It’s fairly simple, the tooth comes Verlander. out in the office or at home, once the out, it goes into a vial, it gets packed Individuals whose teeth go through tooth comes out it can be placed in a up in the cooler with ice packs and the culture expansion process will transport kit.” it’s shipped,” explained Verlander. receive reports about the characterisVerlander does not advise having “It is then shipped overnight to our tics of the cells and whether they can teeth pulled prematurely. laboratory.” “We expect that to be a decision be classified as viable stem cells. Stem The vial contains a solution that made after discussion between the cells are used in a variety of applicasustains the viability of the tooth while dentist and the parent about when the tions including anti-inflammatory editorial@antonmediagroup.com
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purposes, tissue engineering and treatment of neurological conditions to name a few. “Some things they are looking at for the future is help with Type 1 diabetes and traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries,” said Verlander. “It’s early, of course, but there are many clinical trials going on.” The goal of the Store-A-Tooth program is to give people the option to access these stem cells if they may need them in the future, especially as their uses become more apparent. “That’s our challenge, getting the word out there and making people aware that teeth are an option. That is the way we’ve always characterized what we do,” said Verlander. For more information on this teeth-saving process, visit www. store-a-tooth.com.
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CBD And Your Liver The legalization of recreational marijuana in many states and the widespread use of cannabidiol (CBD) brings up many possible questions and concerns regarding the use of these substances in people with and without liver disease. First, let’s define these substances. Marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and THC has a psychoactive effect. CBD, which is more widely sold in stores, does not any have psychoactive effects. The use of marijuana and liver disease is not well studied. As marijuana stimulates the CB1 receptors, which increases fibrosis and also stimulates CB2 receptors, which decrease fibrosis, the overall effect on hepatic fibrosis is unknown. There have been studies, however, that do show an increase in hepatic fibrosis in patients with hepatitis C, so the use of marijuana in patients with hepatitis C is
there is a concern regarding interference with anti-rejection drug metabolism such as tacrolimus, which may lead to higher and potentially harmful levels of these medications. The greater unknown is the effect of CBD on people without liver disease. Cannabidiol can be delivered orally, transdermal or inhaled. The differences in potential THE SPECIALIST effects on the liver of these David Bernstein, MD three delivery methods is unknown. There have been several reports of abnormal not recommended. Perhaps liver enzymes occurring after the bigger question is the CBD use, but the clinical use of marijuana before and significance is unknown. In after liver transplantation. general, persistent abnormal While there is probably no immediate harm from its use liver enzymes related to prior to liver transplantation, medication use can lead to many liver transplant centers liver injury, both acute and will not offer transplantation chronic. Conversely, CBD has been shown in a single mouse to patients who test positive for marijuana, and this testing study to improve fatty liver in alcohol related liver disease. is performed routinely and Whether this can be extrapregularly while patients are being evaluated once they are olated to humans remains to be seen. listed. After transplantation,
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Four Simple Hacks To Beat Seasonal Allergies
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llergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. and more than 50 million Americans suffer from them each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. When it comes to spring allergies, you don’t need to anticipate the season with dread. However, there are steps you can take to proactively dodge allergens and mitigate debilitating symptoms, according to the experts at AccuWeather.
Protect indoor air
Fresh air may sound appealing, but opening your car and home’s windows is a fast-track to a high pollen count indoors. For a breeze, stick to air conditioning, as fans can kick up dust and pollen into the air.
Change your routine
Are you a morning bather? Experts say that if you suffer from outdoor allergies, you would be wise to switch to evening showers. This will rid your hair and skin of pollen, so you don’t bring it to bed with you. No matter what time of day you shampoo and scrub, you’ll want to wash your linens in hot water, to remove as much pollen as possible.
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From dry winds blowing tree pollen into the air, to wet, rainy days causing dust mites and mold to thrive, weather has a huge impact on the spread of allergens and, subsequently, the way you feel, say experts. “Spring allergies are driven by trees and grass pollen, and different people will have their own reactions. If you do suffer from spring allergens, a cold front passing through can bring some relief,” said Alan Reppert, AccuWeather senior meteorologist. “But even when the weather seems quiet, allergens can be present and contribute to illness. For example, when
Many spring allergies are driven by pollen. rain begins and washes pollen out of the air, mold spores can climb and cause allergy problems.” Get relevant information about weather and allergies in the palm of your hand so you can avoid the worst of it, or make necessary preparations when you can’t. One useful tool is AccuWeather’s daily allergy index, which is available on AccuWeather.com and on the
For those times when you must be out and about on high-pollen count days, wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses to protect yourself. A scarf or mask over your mouth and nose can be useful when symptoms are severe. When you get home, be sure to remove outerwear, including shoes, in your mud room or foyer so you don’t track allergens throughout the house, particularly in areas where you sleep and spend the most time. You can make smart decisions about your wardrobe as well as the best time to venture outdoors by consulting digital apps like AccuWeather before leaving the house. This spring, don’t let sniffles, sneezing and wheezing get the best of you. For a more comfortable season, check the weather often and take proper precautions. —Courtesy of StatePoint Media Inc.
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