Seniorityinsider Member Newsletter | Fall 2015
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SeniorityInsider Member Newsletter | Fall 2015 Dear Members, It’s hard to accept that summer is gone, the splendid colors of fall leaves will soon peak, and the holiday season will be here before we can believe it. Don’t fall into bad habits. Keep your mind active by attending an educational class or event. Our Gut Check: Digestive Institute Covers fall Focus Series is all about the gastrointestinal system and Seniority Common to Complex Care Pathway to Wellness is back. It’s the About 70 million Americans suffer every day from digestive issues, according to the card that allows you to “learn & earn.” American Nutrition Association. Conditions of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, By attending three out of the first colon, rectum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile duct system may range from a minor four Focus Classes and getting your annoyance to a life-threatening cancer. Pathway to Wellness card punched The TriHealth Digestive Institute has nearly two dozen gastroenterologists (digestive (which you will receive at your first specialists) who see patients at multiple offices across Greater Cincinnati. They Focus class) you can attend the final collaborate with surgeons, radiologists, cancer specialists and a digestive health class, a Lunch & Learn, for FREE. nutritionist to provide expert digestive care. With the holidays just around the Medical Director Nav Grandhi, MD, gastroenterologist, says the most common digestive corner, be sure to check out our problems he sees in people age 55 and older include: travel section. Seniority strives to • Colon polyps (growths that are generally harmless but may lead to cancer) include something for all levels of • Constipation and/or diarrhea travel and we enjoy getting to know you, our members, as companions • Reflux disease, such as heartburn or Barrett’s esophagus (changes in the tissue on trips and tours. We hope to see of the esophagus) you soon. • Fecal incontinence (loss of bowel control) Wishing you good health always, • Irritable Bowel Syndrome Dr. Grandhi notes the social isolation that may result from these issues. “Problems such as fecal incontinence are fairly prevalent but not discussed. These conditions are not normal, and we are trained to figure out what’s going on and to offer a solution,” he explains. The Institute doctors use new technologies such as CO2 generators (at some endoscopy Pamela S. Baird & Candy Hart, RN centers) that employ carbon dioxide instead of room air during colonoscopy and upper endoscopy procedures. The CO2 is more easily absorbed by the body and, therefore, TriHealth Seniority Coordinators more comfortable for patients. High-definition (endoscopy) imaging studies allow TriHealth gastroenterologists to diagnose problem areas more precisely than ever before. In fact, the Institute meets or In This Issue beats all national quality standards for endoscopy procedures, Dr. Grandhi notes. Focus On .................................... 2 He concludes, “It’s a one-stop shop. We have both male and female physicians and treat everything from heartburn to the most complex pancreatic cancer. We view each patient Calendar of Events .............. 3–4 as a whole person and offer solutions to improve their quality of life.” Membership Benefits ............... 5 If you are experiencing heartburn, weight loss, altered bowel habits or anemia, see your Seniority on the Go ............. 6–7 primary care physician or call the TriHealth Digestive Institute at 513 794 5600. Fall 2015 Seniority Insider Focus On…Your Gut! The Trials and Tribulations of the Lower GI Everyone has problems sometime. Pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea for days—what is going on? Can’t eat this, can’t eat that. Our fall series will be on those uncomfortable, challenging times when we have a dilemma of the digestive tract. What is happening? How can we get over it? What to take? What not to eat? Is there anything that helps? Our classes will be the first step in getting a grip on your tummy troubles. Reservations for ALL “Focus on” classes listed below must be made by calling 513 569 6400 or by registering online at TriHealthSeniorsHealth.com 1. More Than Just a 28-Foot Tube 4. Ulcerative Colitis and Your large and small intestines together are about 28 feet Crohn’s Disease long. How do they work? The absorption area of your small Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis (UC) are marked by an abnormal intestine is over 2,700 square feet—the size of a tennis court. response of the body’s immune system. They may share some Why is this important? This anatomy and physiology class symptoms, however, there are important differences as well. will help you understand the whole digestive process. These include the location in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and Bethesda North Hospital the way each disease responds to treatment. UC is limited to the colon and Crohn’s disease can appear anywhere from the Tuesday, September 22 mouth to the anus. Come learn what treatments there may be 10:30–11:30 a.m. to control the symptoms. Nathanael Greene Lodge Bethesda North Hospital Wednesday, September 30 Tuesday November 3 10–11 a.m. 10:30–11:30 a.m. COST: FREE Nathanael Green Lodge Wednesday, November 4 2. Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz! 10–11 a.m. Reflux, heartburn, GERD, together with hiatal hernia and COST: FREE Barrett’s esophagus—are all related. Stomach acid is actually hydrochloric acid, which is used in the manufacturing of 5. Probiotics, Fiber, Gluten-Free batteries and fireworks! No wonder we feel it when it backs What’s the hoopla about gluten-free? Are you gluten- up on us. Come learn what happens when this acid makes intolerant? Are these just new buzz words or do they really contact with your throat. mean something? Find out the real scoop behind the whole Nathanael Green Lodge “we hate flour” fad. There are real diseases like celiac that Tuesday, October 6 cause very dangerous reactions which can be deadly. Come 10–11 a.m. hear about the reality of probiotics and the importance of fiber in your diet every day. Bethesda North Hospital Tuesday, October 6 Nathanael Greene Lodge 2–3 p.m. Tuesday, November 10 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. COST: FREE Bethesda North Hospital Tuesday, December 1 3. IBD vs IBS vs Diverticulitis 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and COST: $15 or FREE for Pathway to Wellness participants Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis. They share symptoms—pain, who attend 3 of the first 4 Focus classes. cramps, constipation, diarrhea—and have similar names, but the causes are poles apart. They are different diseases. Learn Afraid of Falling? how to properly manage these conditions. You can help your friends and family by understanding the different TriHealth Home Connections causes and treatments. is opening a new retail location Bethesda North Hospital at Bethesda North Hospital Wednesday, October 21 beginning Wednesday, 10:30–11:30 a.m. September 2. Kim Tither- Nathanael Green Lodge Margroum and the Home Wednesday, October 21 Connections team will be at 10–11 a.m. Bethesda North on Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., serving the needs of TriHealth patients. To reach COST: FREE Home Connections at their new location, call 513 865 4298. 2 Calendar of Events CarFit Mason Community Center Have you ever wondered if your car mirrors are giving you the Tuesday, October 13 best view of other traffic? Are you sitting a safe distance behind Appointment Required the wheel? This 20-minute “drive through” check-up looks at RSVP: 513 299 8555 (Activity Code: 461606) how well your vehicle fits you from seatbelt to mirrors. Slots are COST: $15, Free for members of Silver Sneakers scheduled every 10 minutes—reservations are required. Mason Community Center An Intro To Social Media Thursday, September 24, 12 p.m.–2:30 p.m Tweets, posts, pins, views and likes–what is it all about? This RSVP: 513 229 8555 (Activity #486100-01) presentation, by Sharon Menke of Life Enriching Communities, COST: FREE (Made possible by a Bethesda Foundation is the perfect place for beginners to understand the top social community grant.) media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. If you The Heroin Epidemic have been trying to figure out what the buzz is all about, join us for an overview of the popular social sites. The heroin epidemic has reached all ages, all genders, and all walks of life. No one and no family is immune. Come learn about Twin Lakes–Montgomery Room this dangerous, cheap killer drug from the docs who deal with it Tuesday, October 20 every day. You will be surprised at what you hear. Is there anything 10–11 a.m. that can be done? Be informed. Twin Towers–Parkview Card Room Good Samaritan Hospital Wednesday, October 21 Tuesday, September 29, 7 p.m. 10–11 a.m. RSVP 513 862 3633 RSVP: 513 600 5742 OR [email protected] Bethesda North Hospital COST: FREE Wednesday, September 30, 7 p.m. RSVP: 513 865 1700 Fall Harvest With Greenacres COST: FREE The gardens of Greenacres in Indian Hill create a space for Brain Play Day the mind, body and spirit to flourish. Sally Sheehan, director of Garden Education, will share her expertise, healthy fresh recipes Improve your neuro health through “weight lifting” exercises and delicious samples. designed to give your brain a workout. Join our community partner, Live Well in Mason, for a lively and educating session that will TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion sharpen your thinking and keep your brain performing at its best. Wednesday, November 4 Mason Community Center 12 p.m.–1 p.m. OR 6:30–7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 6 , 10–11:30 a.m.