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34 I HEALTH I January 23, 2019 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE @WESTNEWSMAG WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM The Experts in Finding the Right Senior Living Community, For FREE! Sharon Balleau Senior Care Advisor Transitions For Senior Living has done the legwork of local Assisted, Skilled Nursing and Independent Living Communities, and can simplify your search. We understand the differences in care levels and take the time to explain those differences; so you can make the best decision. We personally evaluate your physical, cognitive and social care needs, narrow down your choices to the best 3 to 5 options and accompany you on tours of communities...Completely Free Of Charge! Whether you are in a crisis or planning ahead, give us a call. We are a local, family-owned service. Personalized Service, because every situation is unique! (314) 207-8630 | www.STLsenior.com Ranking goals according to their importance may help reduce the drive for perfection, which can have negative health consequences. health capsules By LISA RUSSELL Strive for imperfection – it’s good for your health With the start of a new year, many people are likely to be facing a newly created list of to-dos. Whether your goals pertain to business, your personal life or everyday household tasks, the perfectionists among us may feel a strong desire to complete every one of them flawlessly. But when perfectionists fail – or push themselves too hard to succeed – they often experience depression, anxiety and burnout. Perfectionism as a personality trait also seems to be on the increase, especially among younger people. College students polled in a recent study reported perfectionism “scores” as much as 33 percent higher than previous generations. Experts say this increase is being driven by a number of factors, including social media which prompt constant comparisons with others in all areas of life, as well as pressures to graduate near the top of the class and achieve a high level of career success. Of course, the reality is that nobody’s perfect – and at any age, when it comes to the drive for perfection, letting yourself off the hook in some areas is important. According to scientists at Harvard Medical School, a concrete way to do this may be to think about your current goals and projects, and assign them priorities using letter grades, as follows: • A [100 percent effort]: This is reserved for what’s most important to you. For example, if your career is your highest priority, your goals might be to put out excellent products at work, impress the boss and make sure clients are happy. • B [above average – about 80 percent effort]: Perhaps you like playing golf or tennis and want to become more competitive, but have no plans to go pro. In that case, occasional rather than intensive daily practice is good enough. • C [average effort]: Having a clean home is important to you – but people won’t actually be eating off your floors anytime soon. Reserve cleaning for a few hours on the weekend, or focus on a few rooms that get the most traffic. • F [no effort]: This is for time-consuming tasks that, upon reflection, really don’t matter at all – for instance, lining up all your hangers, organizing clothing by color, or folding and storing things in a specific way. These deserve to be taken off the to-do list completely. Infection after scope procedures may far exceed estimates The rates of infection following colonoscopies and upper-GI endoscopies performed at U.S. outpatient specialty centers are far higher than previously believed, according to Johns Hopkins School of Medicine researchers. Each year in the U.S., more than 15 million colonoscopies and 7 million upper-GI endoscopies [EGDs] are currently performed. Both colonoscopies and EGDs utilize endoscopes, reusable optical instruments which are sterilized after every procedure. Susan Hutfless, Ph.D., an assistant professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins, led a team that examined 2014 medical data from six states and determined that patients who underwent one of the common procedures at ambulatory surgery centers [ASCs] were at greater-than-expected risk of bacterial infections, including E. coli and Klebsiella. “Though patients are routinely told that common endoscopic procedures are safe, we found that post-endoscopic infections are more common than we thought, and that they vary widely from one ASC facility to another,” Hutfless said. Hutfless explained that post-endoscopic infection rates were previously believed to be in the neighborhood of one in a million. However, her research showed that on average, the rate of infection seven or fewer days after having a scope procedure was slightly higher than 1 in 1,000 for screening colonoscopies and about 1.6 per 1,000 for diagnostic colonoscopies. Rates for EGDs within that time frame were more than 3 per 1,000. Patients who were hospitalized before having one of the procedures were at even greater risk of infection, she added. Almost 45 in 1,000 patients hospitalized within 30 days prior to a screening colonoscopy visited a hospital with an infection within a month. The rate of infection-related hospitalization for EGDs was more than 59 patients per 1,000. The research also found that those ASCs conducting the highest number of procedures had the lowest recorded rates of postendoscopic infections. And while the vast majority of ASCs follow strict infectioncontrol guidelines, she and her team found infection rates at some facilities more than 100 times higher than expected. Hutfless emphasized the importance of endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures, which have revolutionized the prevention and treatment of gastric diseases. But she also warned that patients should be aware that infection risk is associated with all endoscopic procedures, and advised that people who do develop infections report them to the facility know so they can improve their infection prevention measures. On the calendar Mercy Hospital St. Louis holds a Sitter Skills class for children between the ages of 11 and 13 on Friday, Feb. 1 from 6-9 p.m. in Classroom 2 on the seventh floor. Each child should bring a doll or stuffed animal for diaper changes. A light snack will be provided. The fee is $30 per child. To register, visit mercy.net and click on Find Classes and Programs under the Resources tab. • • • Missouri Baptist Medical Center presents a Babysitting 101 course on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the hospital’s Clinical Learning Institute, 3015 N. Ballas Road. A light snack and workbook are provided. The cost is $30 per child. Register online at https://classes-events.bjc.org. • • • St. Luke’s Hospital offers cholesterol and glucose wellness screenings on Friday, Feb. 15 from 7-10:30 a.m. at St. Luke’s Resource Center, 101 St. Luke’s Center Drive in Chesterfield. Screenings include cholesterol and glucose numbers along with a one-on-one consultation with a registered nurse/health coach. A 10-12 hour fast and advance appointments are required. The fee for these screenings is $20, with an optional A1C finger stick test [for those at risk for Type 2 diabetes] available for an additional $12. To register, visit stlukes-stl.com. • • • St. Luke’s Hospital presents its annual Spirit of Women Day of Dance on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 9 a.m.-noon at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road in Chesterfield. Zumba and other dance fitness demonstrations as well as health screenings and health information are offered. The event is free but registration is required at stlukes-stl.com For more information, call (314) 205-6706.
FACEBOOK.COM/WESTNEWSMAGAZINE WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM No more dents, period Since 1992, customers have been trusting Dents Express with all their dent removal and minor car body repair needs. Founders Matt and Laura Wilson understand that a car is more than just the sum of its parts, so they take their dent removal business seriously and provide great, affordable service to the community. Their services include paintless dent removal [a method of removing minor dents and dings without damaging a vehicle’s original paint finish], paint repair including scratch repair, bumper repair, parts replacement and refinishing, and hail damage repair. “At Dents Express, we are in the customer service business specializing in hail damage, bumper repair and minor body repair and refinishing,” Matt said. “Our expert technicians have more than 100 years of combined experience and most have been with us for 12 years or longer. Whether we have serviced your vehicle several times or you are meeting us for the very first time, you will be treated with respect and honesty.” Call Dents Express today for a prompt dent repair estimate. 13836 Manchester Road • Manchester • (636) 227-5050 223 Hughes Lane • St. Charles • (636) 441-3900 www.dentsexpressstl.com January 23, 2019 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE I BUSINESS PROFILES I 35 Creating beautiful smiles for all ages Robert P. Rothenberg, DDS office is a full-service family care center with complete restorative and periodontal care for patients of all ages. Laser-assisted dentistry also creates a more comfortable way for treatment, minimizing the need for anesthetic, and is especially helpful with children. By utilizing the latest available technology, crowns can be delivered in one appointment, all x-rays are digital, Velscope cancer screening reveals precancerous conditions before they are seen visually, and beautiful smiles are created with no-prep porcelain veneers, same-day crowns and other aesthetic options. “We always give patients options for treatment,” Dr. Rothenberg said. “We use Robert Rothenberg, DDS new procedures to provide you with the latest in cosmetic and restorative dentistry and we pride ourselves in making patients feel comfortable and relaxed. Our investment in advanced technology means a long-term investment in your future, because state-ofthe-art technology invites informed decision-making and enables patients to make wise choices concerning their oral health.” Dr. Rothenberg first started in the dentistry field because he liked helping people and has always been good with his hands. Since 1973, he has served the West County area with his expertise in dentistry. He received his dental degree from Washington University and is a member of many respected, professional dental organizations, including ADA, Missouri Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and is a diplomat in the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry. “We care about your health, and we realize each individual has different expectations, needs and concerns,” Dr. Rothenberg said. “We are looking forward to providing you with the most modern dental care available.” 49 National Way • Manchester (636) 391-6990 www.RothenbergDDS.com Resort style senior living community Victorian Gardens is a resort style senior living community which offers luxury apartments, services and amenities to support senior residents so they can age in place gracefully. Family owned and operated by Johnpaul and Nancy Quick, and located just five minutes from Wildwood, Victorian Gardens is the newest independent living community in the area. “We have 24-hour private duty nursing services on-site, so residents can actually stay in their homes and receive the care they so desire,” explained Donna Mistler, community director. Residents enjoy spacious studio deluxe, one-bedroom or twobedroom apartments equipped with fully functioning kitchens; bathrooms with granite shower, bench and customized vanity; emergency call systems; satellite TV, telephone hookup and motion detectors for safety. Monthly rent includes daily chef-prepared meals; satellite TV; scheduled transportation; events, outings and social activities; housekeeping, linen and concierge services; exercise and activity programs; and 24-hour access to a healthcare professional. Private duty assistance with bathing, grooming, and dressing; medications; and escorts to meals and activities also is available. Victorian Gardens’ amenities include a heated indoor pool; relaxing courtyard with a waterfall, goldfish pond, shuffleboard and putting green; general store; full-service salon; fitness center; library; game room; business center with WIFI; sewing room; full size chapel; real-size movie theatre; and fully equipped activity kitchen. Stop by or call to schedule a tour of the lovely Victorian Gardens community. Victorian Gardens Independent Senior Living 15 Hilltop Village Center Drive Eureka • (636) 587-3737 www.victorian-gardens.com One-stop shop for home remodeling The Duenke Cabinet Company is a locally owned and operated one-stop shop for home remodeling. Owner Jim Schmidt has been in the cabinet industry since 1961, and along with his extensive cabinet making, installation and sales experience, he is also a Certified Kitchen Designer. As both a dealer and a manufacturer for several lines of custom and stock wood cabinets, with a staff of professional in-home installers and certified designers, Duenke Cabinet can coordinate most any job from start to finish. Alternatively, they can assist with layout measurements and selections for jobs not installed by them. The talented staff brings education and experience in the fields of architecture, interior design and customer service, to every detail of a project. They are committed to designing, building and installing products of the highest quality. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and they will do everything possible to create something unique and beautiful to complete each client’s vision for their project. In addition to being experts in premier residential kitchen and bathroom remodeling, the company also designs and installs wine cellars and works with architects, builders, interior designers and new homeowners. They make their own countertops and manufacture their own Covenant Cabinetry line which enables them to personalize every shopping experience. “Our store displays are designed for informative, leisurely browsing, giving our clients the opportunity to discover the availability of the many possible designs and options,” said Jim. “Our design specialists help in expressing the client’s personal taste through layout, color and pattern selections, from the initial planning stage to the finished project.” For custom cabinetry and remodeling projects designed, crafted and installed by skilled professionals, choose the experts at Duenke Cabinet Company. 14436 Manchester Road Manchester • (636) 227-5188 www.duenkecabinet.com
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