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A new choice for the frail elderly

Independent Living with
Supportive Services

A new caring alternative for
the frail elderly is now
available at the exciting new
and elegant West Bloomfield
Nursing and Convalescent
Center.

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• Deluxe semi-private or private
mini suites all with private
baths and a beautiful view of
a courtyard or wooded
grounds.

• Town Center Plaza with a
It's called Independent Living
snack shop, beauty salon,
with Supportive Services. It's
flower and gift shop and an
the choice between
old-fashioned ice cream parlor.
independent living and skilled
nursing care for the elderly
• Fine dining in an elegant
person who needs the
dining area with meals
essentials of living such as
prepared by an executive chef
housekeeping service, meals,
and served by a courteous,
laundry service and
friendly staff
medication, if needed.
Licensed nurses are on duty 24
hours a day.
• Exciting and varied activities,
planned and supervised, to
Residents in this program can
keep residents involved and
enjoy a relaxed, elegant
happy
atmosphere that includes:

Honor us with a visit. Weekdays 9 o.m-8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

An Affiliate of William Beaumont Hospital

• Pastoral and weekly Sabbath
services provided by Rabbi
Moshe Poker

Yitil- Salg 6445 West Maple • West Bloomfield, MI

63 enteP-

Phone: 661-1600

JEFFREY S. SEARS, D.O.

Announces the Opening of His New Office

1711 S. Woodward, Suite 103
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Practice Limited To:

PAIN MANAGEMENT, PRACTICE OF
OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATION,
SPORTS and PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

Office Hours By Appointment (313) 333.7990

Also Available In This Office Are The Services Of

JAMES WHITE, JR., R.N., Ph.D.

PSYCHIATRIC PRACTITIONER

INDIVIDUAL, MARITAL and CHRONIC PAIN COUNSELING

TIN MITI; Agency, ipc.

WE
CAN'T
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GIVE BLOOD

PRIVATE TRAINING
IN YOUR HOME
Feel Better . Look Better

Certified Private Trainer
President

TIMOTHY JUDE TIMLIN,

National Academy of Sports Medicine

354-6430

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1991

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getting the heart rate up and
working up a sweat — at
least 20 minutes three times
a week. And the benefits are
greater than just a slimmer
waistline.
Says Dr. Levy, "Children
in good physical condition
and who eat well and get
enough sleep are more resis-
tant to infection and do
better academically."
Children who do engage in
athletic activities, par-
ticularly if they have not
done much in the past,
should stretch large muscle
groups before and after a
session. Dr. Levy advises
also that they not get over-
tired to the point of not being
able to catch their breath.
For winter sports, elbow,
knee and wrist pads should
be worn whenever possible
to prevent injuries.

Avoiding Injuries

While the overprotective
parent may fear for the
child's safety in general, he
can lessen the chances of
particular injuries by using
a little common sense.
"Most serious injuries in-
volve the head," says Dr.
Modena Wilson, who sug-
gests good head and face pro-
tection whenever possible.
For sledding, never let the
child lie on his stomach and
lead with his head. Rather,
he should sit upright with
his feet going down the slope
first. Never allow children to
sled where there is traffic.
Never tow a sled on the back
of a motor vehicle.
In 1987, the last year when
children's winter sports in-
juries were analyzed by Dr.
Wilson, ice hockey resulted
in 3,400 visits to emergency
rooms, sledding involved
21,000 accidents, and tram-
polines caused more than
10,000 serious neck injuries
nationwide. Obviously,
many more children par-
ticipated in these activities
without being injured.
Sports injuries are com-
mon but the good news is
that they have a low fatality
rate. Primarily this is be-
cause the youthful body is
more resilient than an
adult's. Not surprisingly,
boys have twice as many in-
juries as girls. There is a
sharp rise in injuries around
age 12, the time when a
child starts junior high
school and when team sports
are more organized.
The most common injuries
are fractures, sprains and
strains. Spectators can also
be hurt so it's best not to get
too close to a hockey or ice
rink if you are a supervising
parent. Do not let toddlers or
younger children wander

freely around older children
who are consumed in a feisty
sports activity.

Winter Recreation

Most children are involved
in their school's athletic ac-
tivities in the wintertime.
But there are additional
pastimes available for after
school and on the weekends.
The recreation or commun-
ity education centers
through the local public
schools offer varied pro-
grams throughout the
winter months. Those inter-
ested in what's going on in
their particular town or area
should call the community
education center nearest
them. Phone numbers can be
found in the Yellow Pages
under the local school
systems, community edu-
cation department.
The Jewish Community
Centers at Maple-Drake and
Ten Mile offer a variety of
activities this season for all
ages. They even have classes
for children with special
needs, according to Candice
Bousquet, director of
physical education at the
JCC.
The classes accommodate
all schedules, beginning at
the mother-toddler stage and
continuing through pre-
school age children. "For
older children we offer a full
after-school program," said
Ms. Bousquet. Some of the
after-school activities in-
clude mini-sports, karate,
basketball, gymnastics,
baton twirling, roller
blading, floor hockey and
swimming. There is a com-
plete tennis program for all
ages. Teens can choose the
cross training classes, which
include aerobics, weights
and conditioning.
On many winter days
there is a pick-up basketball
game for teens and adults in
the gym. For the younger
children, winter birthday
parties using the JCC
facilities are popular.
There are many local in-
door ice skating rinks where
children and adults can
celebrate winter. Nearby
popular sites include
Southfield Sports Arena and
Compuware-Oak Park
Arena.
Downhill skiers can enjoy
the local slopes at Alpine,
Mt. Holly, Mt. Brighton and
Alpine Valley.
There are always the
weekends to load up the car
with kids, skates, sleds and
hockey sticks and find a
place out in the country to
play. Don't forget to join in
yourself. Adults need exer-
cise during the winter,
too.

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