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By Dan Aznoff

Issaquah High School graduate Mary Ellen Green turned to her parents for help when her husband was deployed to Afghanistan.

Green and her infant daughter spent nine months living with her parents in Redmond. The time together gave the new grandparents a chance to bond with the newest mem-ber of the family and provided the mother and grandmother with new perspectives on parenting.

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in the number of grandparent-headed households in the past 30 years. As of 2010, there were approximately 2.4 million grandparents raising 4.5 million children younger than 12 across the United States. That’s roughly one out of every 12 children, or about 10 times the number of children in the foster care sys-tem.

A 2014 study conducted by the American Association of Retired Persons confirmed the obvious — grandparents and other care-givers receive great joy from the role they are allowed to play in the lives of the next generation. But the study warned that grand-parents who open their homes to children and grandchildren should be prepared to delay plans for an early retirement.

AARP describes the combined households as grandfamilies. The shared living arrangement is often the result of financial hardships or work schedules with adult chil-dren. Seniors most often resort to sharing a home with adult chil-dren and their children because of health issues.

One 16-year-old boy who lives in the Issaquah Highlands has pleasant memories of the years he has spent living with his parents and grandparents under one roof.

“My grandma told me that once you have a kid, that is your life. It is a decision that you can-not turn back,” Shawn said. “She explained to me how important it is to make the right decisions about what you do, how you do it, and when you do it.”

Green said there were inevita-ble disagreements over parenting techniques. She was impressed that her mother was able to resume the same parenting skills she had used with her and her brother.

Although their parenting styles were different, Green said her daughter responded well to the techniques of each adult in the

home. There were times when the grandmother tried to lay down the law, and other times Green thought she was too lenient.

“I had to remember that she was the mother, but sometimes I had to remind Mary Ellen that we were more than built-in babysit-ters,” the grandmother said with a smile. “The key was that we each respected each other’s space.”

The nine months under one roof again eventually brought mother and daughter closer together with newfound respect for each other.

The situation and the out-comes were different for Issaquah resident Susan, who adopted her daughter’s youngest child at the age of 52 after the birth mother — her daughter Lauren — gave up all parental rights. Susan said she had raised one other daugh-ter previously for Lauren until the father in another state was able to assume full custody. (The real names in this situation aren’t being used to provide privacy and safety for the grandmother and the child.)

“Little Peggy is so much bet-ter off with me. She is a happy, healthy, well-adjusted child. Everybody loves her and she attends church because she really wants to be there,” Susan said. “The only time her biologi-cal mother comes into her life is when she is trying to pull off another scam with welfare to make a few bucks off this inno-cent child.”

Susan said Lauren began to run away from home at age 13 and was in and out of various juvenile detention facilities until she ran off for good to live in California. The most difficult time for Susan came in 2010. That was when Lauren appeared in Susan’s hospital room after Susan had suffered a heart attack.

“She came out here and rented an apartment. She locked herself in with Peggy. She told her that

she was adopted and tried to con-vince her that I was dying,” Susan recalled. “Ultimately, I had no choice. We had to call the police and Child Protective Services to resolve the situation.”

Maria Elena Lara, a clinical psychologist in Issaquah, said it is always best to tell a child he or she is adopted from the beginning and openly discuss all the differ-ent kinds of families out there with them, including families with adopted children.

“That normalizes the situation for the kid, and makes it easier to understand,” Lara said. “There are lots of great books that you can read with your kids, at age-appro-priate reading levels.”

She admitted, however, the ideal situation is not always pos-sible.

“In a situation where the child is older, and doesn’t know they were adopted, you have to be very careful, as well as aware that every child is going to react differ-ently,” she said.

With older children, Lara said adopted parents should be pre-pared for a range of reactions and have “all their ducks in a row,” including having a lawyer avail-able for the worst case scenario.

“An adoptive parent can expect the gamut of emotions, from rage to sadness, and most likely some acting-out behaviors,” Lara said. “I would strongly suggest that a child or adolescent therapist be in place to help the child deal with the news.”

After experiencing the heart-break of reporting her own daughter to the police, Susan said she appreciates the relative calm of sharing her home today with a pre-teenager.

“Being a parent the second time around is so much easier,” said Susan, who had two sons in addition to her daughter. “It’s not like riding a bike. It is much easier now to sit back and know that not every situation is a crisis.”

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How to remain a safe driver longer is on our minds as we get older, especially if the car you learned how to drive in had fins.

One in five people will be at least 65 years old by 2030, with nearly 10 million people 85 years old or older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. An estimated 90 percent of people 65 and older will be licensed to drive.

While seniors as a group are generally safe drivers, increasing age is generally associated with a decline in vision, reac-tion time and functional

abilities important to driving. Plus, older adults have a greater occurrence of medical conditions and use medications that can affect safe driving.

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q Time your trips for daylight driving, and avoid rush-hour traffic, storms or adverse weath-er conditions.

q Check your owner’s manual to learn how to adjust your vehicle’s seats and mirrors for best vis-ibility.

q Be sure you under-stand how your prescrip-tion and over-the-counter drugs and/or alcohol can affect your ability to drive.

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er course that focuses on defensive driving and gives you an update on traffic laws and techniques.

q Keep your body and mind fit to increase your ability to drive safely.

q Drive the posted speed limit. If you must drive slower than other vehicles on a road with multiple lanes, stay in the right lane.

q Keep your vehicle in good operating condi-tion.

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By Douglas Anderson

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q Discuss and exam-ine the concept of “age-appropriate” investing and make some well-con-sidered shifts in propor-tions related to risk levels.

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“Dr. Monster, I think that I am in menopause. My body has been taken

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“Do you think that you can help me? I’m feeling a little desper-ate. If you can’t help me, my husband and children have threatened to lock me up in a pad-ded room, and right

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I assured Susan that I could help her and I would like to reassure you that most women do not experience a meno-pause like Susan’s. In fact, many of us are fortunate to breeze through meno-pause without a single symptom.

Menopause occurs when your menses has stopped for one year. In the United States, the average age of menopause is 51, but a “normal”

menopause can occur between ages 35 and 55. “Perimenopause” can begin as long as 10 years prior to menopause and is defined as the time period when hormones begin to drop.

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strong. It may play an important role in brain health. Progesterone plays a key support-ing role. It balances estrogen and is largely responsible for the tim-ing and consistency or the menstrual cycle. Progesterone also helps you get quality sleep. Testosterone increases libido and helps build muscle mass.

During perimeno-pause, progesterone is usually the first hormone to drop. This often leads to increased PMS, anxiety, insomnia and changes in your men-strual cycle. Estrogen levels tend to drop clos-er to menopause. This

can trigger hot flashes, vaginal dryness, changes in memory, thinning skin, incontinence and lower sex drive. There are also changes you can’t see like thinning bones and increasing cholesterol levels. Lower libido and loss of muscle tone are at least partly due to lower testoster-one levels.

Some unlucky women, like Susan, seem to experience all of the negative symptoms while other women get through menopause relatively unscathed. If intervention is needed for menopause, it can vary from diet and lifestyle changes to

hormone replacement therapy.

Diet and lifestyle

During the meno-pausal transition, a healthy diet becomes more important. Sugar is enemy No. 1. Exercise is your new best friend. It is time to give in to relaxation and rejuvena-tion. Acupuncture can be a particularly effective treatment during these transition years.

Nutrition

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Some of the most important supplements are:

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q Calcium/magnesium is important to bone health and also helps with sleep and relaxation.

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q Essential fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties and help bal-ance mood.

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These have been used to manage menopausal symptoms for hundreds if not thousands of years.

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HRT means prescribing estrogen, progesterone and sometimes testoster-one to manage meno-pausal symptoms.

HRT can be synthetic or “bio-identical.” Bio-identical hormones are made from plants and are identical to the hormones in created in our body, rather than being made of syn-thetic compounds. They come in many different

forms including creams, patches, liquids and cap-sules. They are available at regular pharmacies or can be custom blended at compounding phar-macies.

With HRT, most women get relief from their menopausal symp-toms fairly quickly. However, not everyone is a candidate for hormone replacement therapy. Your doctor can discuss risks and benefits with you.

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By Tina McNeilly Physical activity can be compared to

Newton’s laws of motion: a body in motion stays in motion. Participating in physical activ-ity daily is not only vital to staying healthy and fit, but will keep you mobile longer.

There’s a powerful myth that claims as you get older you fall to pieces. This statement couldn’t be further from the truth. There are 70-, 80- and 90-year-olds running marathons, climbing mountains and taking center stage.

Many symptoms associated with old age — such as weakness and loss of balance — are actually symptoms of inactivity, not age.

One of three older adults, ages 65 and older, falls each year, according to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One way to prevent falling is strengthening back and core muscles, which improve posture and balance.

Incorporating exercise into a daily routine improves more than physical health; it can boost memory and help prevent dementia.

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In addition, it will help maintain you indepen-dence and way of life. If you stay strong and agile as you age, you’ll be more able to keep doing the things you enjoy and less likely to need help.

Being proactive in your own health and well-being will help you live a healthy, happy and enjoyable life. Too often, eating well and exercising is something we do for a few days or a couple of weeks before reverting back to old, and gener-ally, poor health habits.

Taking a different look at your own nutrition, weight and physical activ-ity habits is the ultimate secret to getting healthy and keeping your health under control. To kick-start this positive healthy mindset, try viewing healthy eating and mov-ing your body as non-negotiable daily habits.

A healthy lifestyle takes time. There will always be an excuse, something else you should be doing or a reason why it is OK to eat dessert or skip your workout, but if you are seriously committed to living healthy, you have to prioritize your food and exercise needs.

The good news is, not everything has to change at the same time. In fact, the trick to healthy living is making small changes by taking more steps each day, adding fruit to your cereal, having an extra glass of water or saying no to that sec-ond helping of buttery mashed potatoes.

If exercise is not a part of your daily routine, your

first order of business is to start moving. If you’re not ready for a structured pro-gram, start small because every little bit counts and it all adds up.

Eating a healthy diet is another part of the healthy lifestyle. Not only can a clean diet help with weight management, it can also improve your

health and quality of life as you get older.

Making small changes in how you live each day can lead to big rewards. A healthy lifestyle should be a way of living, and not just a temporary fix. Once you get into the habit of maintaining a healthy routine, you will be able to see, feel and

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There are significant and long-lasting benefits in improving the way you live to ensure that you live a healthy and long life.

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Spinning and yoga classes aren’t only for the young and restless. Take a look around and you might find it’s great-grandparents who are out-pedal-ing you on the stationary bikes.

According to UnitedHealthcare’s 100@100 survey, nearly a quarter of 100-year-olds (24 percent) report doing cardiovascular exercise indoors at least once a week, almost one-third (29 per-cent) meditate or do other stress-reliev-ing activities, and even more say they exercise to strengthen their muscles (34 percent).

Every year, UnitedHealthcare polls 100 centenarians for their insights and perspectives on reaching the century milestone. To mark the survey’s 10th anniversary in 2015, UnitedHealthcare also polled 100 10-year-olds to compare responses among the generations.

Findings from the survey suggest 100-year-olds are staying active, feeling positive, and embracing the present. And the children? Though they may be small, their thoughts are anything but. Here are some key takeaways.

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ing to one in four centenarians surveyed who say the key to staying healthy is having a positive attitude. This aligns with last year’s 100@100 survey, in which two-thirds of centenarians said attitude is as important as physical health in terms of living 100 years or more.

When it comes to positivity, the 100-year-olds have an edge on the children. More than half (61 percent) say they feel very positive, while only 44 percent of 10-year-olds say the same. On the bright side, centenarians say it

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gets easier to maintain a positive attitude with age, so 10-year-olds have the next 90 years to catch up. Both groups say family and friends are key to maintain-ing a positive attitude.

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Despite many years together, centenarians feel anything but “stuck” with their families. In fact, they actively stay in touch, with 83 percent saying they speak with extended family members at least weekly. Nearly nine in 10 centenarians (89 percent) say visiting with family and friends makes them happy, and two-thirds of 10-year-olds agree.

What’s more, almost half (45 percent) of 100-year-olds and 40 percent of 10-year-olds say they’d prefer to spend time with a family member above anyone else in the

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3. Remember, age is just a number.

While both groups say it’s good to be young, many centenarians embrace their age. Perhaps that’s because, on average, the 100-year-olds report feeling more than two decades younger than they are, and 60 percent say they do not feel old. Given the choice between being their current age or 10 years old, more than half of centenarians (58 percent) say they would rather be 100.

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A health renais-sance is taking place in America as more people are embracing aging well and being proactive rather than reactive about their well-being.

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Daily exercise

“Daily movement is the real fountain of youth. It keeps us healthy from the inside out,” Johnson said.

She notes that qual-ity over quantity is what really matters.

“When it comes to improving overall fitness, high-intensity exercise for a short amount of time may be much more beneficial than low intensity for a long amount of time,” Johnson said. “Research suggests that fat-burning hormones like human growth hormones and testosterone are stimulated by high-intensity exercise, while fat-storing hormones like cortisol may be low-ered. Try increasing the intensity and frequency of your exercise, while decreasing the time spent.”

Superfoods

The foods you eat influence how you look and feel, from glowing and confident to lethargic and sick. Selecting foods that people have eaten historically as nutritional powerhouses can help boost overall wellness.

“Superfoods are nutri-ent-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables, ancient grains, healthy fats and lean proteins,” Johnson said. “These foods naturally contain high amounts of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, which all contribute to healthy aging.”

A few to focus on:

q Carrots, squash and sweet potatoes are extremely beneficial for eye and skin health, thanks to high levels of beta-carotene, a type of Vitamin A.

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“Chronic lack of sleep is one of the fastest ways to age the human body,” Johnson said. “Lack of sleep can have a huge impact on the appear-ance of skin, causing fine lines, wrinkles and dark under-eye circles. Not getting enough sleep can also cause your body to release a stress hormone called cortisol.”

She notes that adequate sleep can positively influ-ence cognitive ability, mood, weight loss and skin rejuvenation, so it should be a top priority for an aging-well routine. While

the right amount of sleep will vary between individu-als, the goal for most adults is around seven to eight hours a night.

Social activity

Human interaction can decrease as people age, but it’s more important than ever to form and maintain bonds with oth-ers. Participating in social activity is a fun way to enjoy life and reap real health benefits.

“The American Medical Association has noted that stress is the basic cause for more than 60 percent of all human illnesses and diseases,” Johnson said. ‘”When you are socially active and surround yourself with

people you enjoy, you may be less likely to feel lonely, unhappy or unful-filled, all of which can cause unwanted stress.”

Finally, there’s no need to become overwhelmed; start an aging-well rou-tine by taking one small step and building healthy habits over time. That is what will lead to long-term success.

“Remember that it’s never too late to start liv-ing a healthy and happy life,” Johnson said. “Give yourself more reasons to smile and laugh! Did you know research sug-gests that happy people live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives?”

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Can you avoid Alzheimer’s?

You can do many things that may keep your brain healthy and your body fit — and help scientists find ways to prevent Alzheimer’s.

Stay healthyMany actions lower

the risk of chronic dis-eases and boost overall health and well-being. As we learn more about the role they may play in Alzheimer’s disease risk, health experts encourage all adults to:

q exercise regularly.q eat a healthy diet

rich in fruits and veg-etables.

q engage in social and intellectually stim-ulating activities.

q control type 2 diabetes.

q lower high blood pressure levels.

q lower high blood cholesterol levels.

q maintain a healthy weight.

q stop smoking.q get treatment for

depression.Scientists do not yet

know if these healthy habits can directly prevent or delay Alzheimer’s disease or age-related cognitive decline. As research continues, it’s impor-tant to note the many benefits these habits have for overall health and well-being.

Participate in research

Whether or not

you have signs of Alzheimer’s, you can take one more impor-tant action — volunteer to participate in clinical trials and studies.

Volunteers want to make a valuable con-tribution that will help scientists, people with Alzheimer’s and their families. People who participate in this kind of research also have regular contact with medical experts who have lots of experience and a broad perspec-tive on the disease.

Learn more about clinical trials or find study sites near you by contacting the National Institute on Aging’s Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center at 1-800-438-4380 toll free or go to www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/clinical-trials.

A word of caution

Because Alzheimer’s disease is so devastat-ing, some people are tempted by untried or unproven “cures.” Check with your doc-tor before trying pills or any other treatment or supplement that promises to prevent Alzheimer’s. These “treatments” might be unsafe, a waste of money or both. They might even interfere with other medical treatments that have been prescribed.

Source: National Institute on Aging

Note: This list is for informa-tion only and not a substitute for a consultation with a qualified profes-sional.

1. Memory loss that dis-rupts daily life. One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s, especially in the early stages, is forgetting recently learned information. Others include forgetting impor-tant dates or events; asking for the same information over and over; relying on memory aides (e.g., reminder notes or electronic devic-es) or family members for things they used to handle on their own. What’s typical? Sometimes forget-ting names or appointments, but remembering them later.

2. Challenges in planning or solving problems. Some people may experience changes in their ability to develop and follow a plan or work with numbers. They may have trouble following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly bills. They may have difficulty con-centrating and take much longer to do things than they did before. What’s typical? Making occasional errors when balancing a check-book.

3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure. People with Alzheimer’s often find it hard to complete daily tasks. Sometimes, people may have trouble driving to a familiar location, managing a budget at work or remembering the rules of a favorite game. What’s typical? Occasionally needing help to use the settings on a microwave or to record a television show.

4. Confusion with time or

place. People with Alzheimer’s can lose track of dates, seasons and the passage of time. They may have trouble understanding something if it is not happening immediately. Sometimes they may forget where they are or how they got there. What’s typical? Getting confused about the day of the week but fig-uring it out later.

5. Trouble understand-ing visual images and spatial relationships. For some people, having vision problems is a sign of Alzheimer’s. They may have diffi-culty reading, judging distance and determining color or contrast. In terms of perception, they may pass a mirror and think someone else is in the room. They may not recog-nize their own reflection. What’s typical? Vision changes related to cataracts.

6. New problems with words in speaking or writ-ing. People with Alzheimer’s may have trouble following or joining a conversation. They may stop in the middle of a conversation and have no idea how to continue or they may repeat themselves. They may struggle with vocabu-lary, have problems finding the right word or call things by the wrong name (e.g., calling a watch a “hand clock”). What’s typical? Sometimes having trouble finding the right word.

7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may put things in unusual places. They may lose things and be unable to go back over their steps to find them again. Sometimes, they may accuse oth-

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ers of stealing. This may occur more frequently over time. What’s typi-cal? Misplacing things from time to time, such as a pair of glasses or the remote control.

8. Decreased or poor judgment. People with Alzheimer’s may experience changes in judgment or decision making. For example, they may use poor judg-ment when dealing with money, giving large amounts to telemarket-ers. They may pay less attention to grooming or keeping themselves clean. What’s typical? Making a bad decision once in a while.

9. Withdrawal

from work or social activities. A person with Alzheimer’s may start to remove themselves from hobbies, social activities, work projects or sports. They may have trouble keeping up with a favor-ite sports team or remem-bering how to complete a favorite hobby. They may also avoid being social because of the changes they have expe-rienced. What’s typical? Sometimes feeling weary of work, family and social obligations.

10. Changes in mood and person-ality. The mood and personalities of people with Alzheimer’s can change. They can

become confused, suspi-cious, depressed, fearful or anxious. They may be easily upset at home, at work, with friends or in places where they are out of their comfort zone. What’s typical? Developing very specific ways of doing things and becoming irritable when a routine is disrupted.

If you have questions about any of these warn-ing signs, the Alzheimer’s Association recommends consulting a physician. Early diagnosis provides the best opportunities for treatment, support and future planning.

Learn more at alz.org/10signs or call 800-272-3900 toll free.

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So often I hear - I’m not ready for a ‘hospital bed’! The new adjustable bases are not to be confused with a hospital bed – they can be a beautiful piece of furniture and are far removed from hospital beds and the adjustable bases of prior years. Hospital beds are built for the ease of the care giver, not the person who is in the bed; while an adjustable bed is built for the complete comfort of the user. A hospital bed has a hard vinyl mattress and only comes in a twin, while an adjustable base comes in all sizes and gives you numerous options to choose a very comfortable mattress.

You may ask; why should I get an adjustable bed? I don’t have any medical issues; I’m not that old yet! There are other reasons an adjustable bed can be the best choice for you; not just for medical issues, but to make you more comfortable while in bed or while sleeping.

Reading is one of my favorite uses for an adjustable bed. I like to read prior to falling asleep, and no matter how many pillows I tried, I still wasn’t as comfortable as when I am in an adjustable base. Many of these bases allow you to turn your mattress into an easy chair. You can raise your head and slightly raise your legs to read your favorite book or magazine, watch your favorite TV show or movie, and to work on your laptop/iPad in complete comfort. You can also purchase bases that have the ability to tilt your head and raise the bar to give you the perfect lumbar support.

There are also medical reasons to purchase an adjustable bed. Sleep comfort is one of the main reasons, as people were never meant to sleep flat on their backs. Lying flat does not support the natural curvature of your body. It makes your diaphragm work harder so you can’t breathe as well as you should, especially if you are carrying a few extra pounds. Sleeping with both your upper body and your legs slightly tilted up, puts you into what we like to call the ‘Zero Gravity’ position. This relieves the pressure on your back and tilts your pelvis into the correct position so you can sleep without back pain. It also takes the pressure off of your diaphragm so you can breathe easier. This can help with sleep apnea so you can stop snoring.

There are many other health reasons to choose an adjustable bed. Elevating your upper body will reduce acid reflux (GRD), or can help you breathe if you have Asthma or COPD. If you have swelling of your legs or ankles, just raise your feet higher than your heart, and it will greatly reduce the swelling. Many adjustable beds have a massage option (for those of you who are my age, remember ‘magic fingers’?). This is excellent for white noise to help you fall asleep. It also helps with restless leg syndrome and can help break up mucus when you have a chest cold.

Consider an adjustable base as an investment in your health and wellbeing. It will improve your overall sleep and allow your body to heal itself. Its sleek furniture style cannot be compared to a clunky hospital bed. Now that the knowledge of optimizing how you sleep is out there, how could you refuse to take advantage of sleeping like a king or queen? If you are interested in more information or help in finding an adjustable bed that meets your needs, visit The Sleep Store at 10623 NE 8th Street in downtown Bellevue. Test drive and adjustable base, we have many to choose from to fit almost all budgets. Phone us at 425-454-8727 or visit our web at TheSleepStoreUSA.com.

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Understanding the early signs and symptoms can help you protect yourself and loved ones.

“Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, can effect any-one who has recovered from chickenpox at any age, but as you get older you are more

likely to get the disease,” Stephen K. Tyring, M.D., Ph.D., dermatologist and virologist, said. “In fact, the majority of shingles cases occur in people age 50 years or older.”

Tyring said that the first sign of shingles is often pain, burning or tingling on the torso or face. This can occur one to five days before the physical signs of shingles — typically a rash and blisters — appear. This can make early diagnosis difficult.

“Shingles is challenging to identify in its early stage,

because the pain appears to not be associated with a par-ticular disease,” Tyring said. “Making patients aware of the early symptoms is important because if shingles progresses without treatment, the pain may increase and the rash and blistering will become more pronounced.”

Tyring urges everyone to be aware of the early signs of shingles and the importance of seeking treatment immediately. People tend to try to “wait it out” and visit the doctor only when the symptoms and pain

become severe. Visiting a doc-tor promptly within 72 hours of the first blister can help ensure you get the professional advice necessary to overcome the illness.

The rising incidence of shingles highlights the need

for better therapies to help patients — particularly those at increased risk, such as seniors or those with a compromised immune system.

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