May 2008 - Overlook View Magazine

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V iew From the Top
If you’re a parent, you know that
raising a child is among life’s
greatest joys—but it isn’t always
easy. At some point, you’ve
probably turned to the Internet for
advice, leafed through a parenting
book or two, quizzed your friends
and your child’s pediatrician,
or asked your own parents for
information about how they raised
you. You’ve probably, at some
point, even wished for a real-life
Mary Poppins. Deborah Carroll, the
star of television’s Nanny 911, just
might be the closest thing. Forget
about spoonfuls of sugar; Nanny
Deb, as she’s known, shoots from
the hip. With more than 25 years
of experience as a nanny, she has
helped to raise all different types of children and knows what it takes to bring
out the best in every one of them—yours included. We’re proud to feature her
in this month’s issue, and happy to roll out the red carpet for her arrival at the
hospital later this month, when she leads what will surely be a frank discussion
on raising children in today’s busy world.
When you need a break, you might head outdoors—especially as temperatures
climb. But be sure to slather on the sunscreen; sun is the leading cause of aging
when it comes to your skin. In “Sensational Skin,” find out how to treat your face
right at any age, and pick up some great tips on protecting yourself from skin
cancer—just one of the many types of cancer we are proud to help our patients
conquer at Overlook. In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day (celebrated
this year on June 1), we present a truly inspirational tale of how one woman’s
battle with breast cancer has spurred her to give back to the community. “In
Motion” is a story you won’t soon forget, and will leave you feeling hopeful for
the millions of people who bravely face down the disease every day.
Sincerely,
Alan Lieber
Chief Operating Officer
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A Modern Mary Poppins
The star of Nanny 911 serves up
tried and true methods for bringing
out the best in your child.
10 | MAY 2008
By Alyson Black
“ It takes a village,” Deborah Carroll says of raising children,
borrowing from Hillary Clinton. “Never were truer words
said. I’d love to see the village brought back.”
When it comes to raising happy, fulfilled children who become happy, fulfilled adults, Carroll’s opinion counts. With
25 years of nannying to her credit, the modern-day Mary
Poppins knows a thing or two about what makes a child tick
and what keeps families calm and cohesive—and she understands the importance of both. “Children are absolutely our
future,” says the Welsh-born Carroll, who imported her brand
of childrearing to the United States ten years ago. “There is
an intense responsibility to raise children with values and
a belief system. You turn on the television and things are
being thrown down their throats. They are exposed to so
much more by media and electronic devices; they’ve become
more aggressive and materialistic. It’s hard to instill values
these days, but teaching children values is important. They
need to take responsibility for their own actions and for the
planet, too.”
“Teaching children values is important.
They need to take responsibility for their
own actions and for the planet, too.”
For her part, Carroll seems to be trying to help take responsibility for all the children of the world. Her decision to star on
Nanny 911 had nothing to do with a career move (if anything, she says, business has dropped off, as parents are concerned about her high profile); instead, it was based on the
belief that she would be able to help many more people than
she would be able to reach without the benefit of television.
Without fail, that has proven true. Most of her philosophies
are simple—“Positive behavior should be rewarded,” she
says diplomatically. “Negative behavior should be disregarded. If you focus largely on positive behavior, you get more
and more positive results”—and should be possible (though
not necessarily easy) to cultivate in your own home. And her
efforts to create harmonious environments filled with love
and nurturing—both onscreen and off—are surely helping to
elevate the lives of children everywhere.
It’s something she was born with. “I went to the doctor at
age 12 and observed all the nannies in the waiting room,”
she recalls. “I decided I had found my passion in life and
that was what I was going to do—much to the dismay of
everyone around me. But I was determined.”
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On chores: “We go to work and get a paycheck,” she says.
“We put them to work; what do they get? Start very young
with chores, and for their chores they get a reward—something as simple as a sticker; something that doesn’t cost
anything. If you have five stickers, you get to go to the park.
Ten stickers, you get to go for ice cream.”
Today, at 46, she has been a nanny to more than 60 children in
the United States and overseas, and she has helped
countless parents regain control of their children through
Nanny 911. If anyone can stake a claim as an authority on
children, it’s Nanny Deb. Herewith, the wit and wisdom of
Deborah Carroll.
On the return to family dinners: “I adamantly believe in
family dinner,” she says. “I absolutely get it that parents are
busy and can’t cook dinner, but even if it’s just one night a
week, the rewards are great. That’s when kids talk. It’s fantastic conversation—you’re finding out all these things that
you didn’t know were going on.”
On over-scheduling: “It’s really hard to balance it all,”
Carroll acknowledges. “Kids have become so busy. Parents
have them so scheduled: dance on Monday, soccer Tuesday ...
We’ve lost sense of coming home from school and having dinner. Parents eat dinner in the car. We’re always rushing, rushing,
rushing. The more chaos you bring in, the crazier it gets. You
have to make time for yourself and for your family.”
On food issues: “I tell kids to try one bite: ‘If you don’t
like it, I won’t force you to eat it.’ I’m not going to get into
a battle over food. I’m not going to have a kid with eating
disorders. When parents complain that their child doesn’t eat
anything, I tell them to write a food journal—record every
bite. I guarantee you she’s eating enough.”
On getting “plugged in”: “You don’t automatically have the
right to watch TV and use the X-box or go on the computer,”
Carroll explains to kids. “You have to earn those privileges. If
you’re lucky enough to have them in the house, you have to
earn them to use them.” But parents are also to blame. “Parents
are sitting there thinking, I can’t take it away from them,” she
says. “You can! You have to be consistent and make a plan.”
On responsibility: Carroll minces no words; she’s concerned
about the future of the world. “Children will not have a work
ethic,” she says. “They’re not doing paper routes or babysitting, because parents are giving them everything. We’re not
going to have a workforce. It’s going to be a really big shock.”
The solution? “Instill work ethic as early as possible,” she
insists. “At first, you’re going to get resistance. But have a
family meeting. Outline the rules: ‘This is the reward for this
behavior, these are the consequences; these are the things I expect you to do.’ Children can begin contributing to the family
before two years old. They start to really enjoy it. It’s
a bonding experience, siblings doing chores together.”
On teaching emotion: “This starts when they’re little,”
she says. “They’re never too young to start. Be empathetic
yourself. Ask them questions: ‘How do you think that person
felt?’ Talk without judgment.”
On consistency: “Set a routine, and be consistent,” Carroll warns. “Before you start a battle, think about if you can
finish it. If you end up giving in, you’ve opened the gate to
another ten conversations about the same thing. Pick and
choose your battles. And don’t sweat the small stuff.”
Ages & Stages
Every stage of a child’s life brings its own unique
set of circumstances, and critical issues present
themselves early on. Nanny Deb addresses
common concerns associated with the first few
stages of life.
• Infants: Z’s are key
“You need to get your child to sleep through the
night as soon as you can,” says Carroll. “That’s
one of the things I work on with new mothers. The
truth of the matter is that if you don’t get enough
sleep, you’re not able to function and take care of
your children. Let’s get the baby sleeping as much
as possible so you can get to sleep.”
• Toddlers: Nobody needs to tell you about the
Terrible Twos
Tantrums become an issue as toddlers begin to
assert their will. “Don’t be afraid to set boundaries
and teach right from wrong,” says Carroll. “You
need to set precedents when you’re dealing with
toddlers; they’re very smart little creatures.”
• Preschoolers: Learning a few lessons
“When you send your children to school, you’re
subjecting them to other people’s parenting,”
says Carroll. “This can be tricky to navigate.
You’re responsible for teaching children that other
people’s rules can be different from yours. Get
them to a place where it’s okay that everyone’s
rules are not always the same.”
• School-age kids: Be prepared for peer pressure
“Peer pressure starts in
kindergarten,” Carroll cautions.
“Be aware of other children
encouraging your child to
behave in a way that you
would not deem appropriate,
and be prepared to address
those issues.”
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Atlantic Hospice Partners With
Hospice in Burundi, Africa
H
ealthcare professionals engaged
in providing palliative care often find
themselves explaining that working
with seriously ill patients and those near
the end of life, however challenging,
is also a source of strength. Though
not necessarily religious in nature,
the work is inevitably spiritual; it
often inspires dramatic changes and
extraordinary efforts in its practitioners.
This is evident in Kathleen McMahon’s
development of Atlantic Hospice’s
supportive relationship with a hospice
center in Burundi, Africa. The personal
nature of palliative caring finds its most
powerful expression in the work of the nuns
of St. Elisabethe Hospice who, amidst Central
Africa’s extreme deprivation, offer their dying
patients their own living quarters and food.
Committed to expanding access to hospice care not
only locally but abroad, Atlantic Hospice has become
the only New Jersey hospice with a partnership in
Africa by connecting with St. Elisabethe Hospice, the
only such resource in a country of eight million people.
Life expectancy in Burundi is 41 years, and many
people there die of malnutrition, malaria, and AIDS.
St. Elisabethe must regularly turn away people for lack
of resources or an available bed; the 30-bed facility
currently has more than 50 patients.
Conditions for Burundi patients are severe. Patients
typically have no living relatives and arrive at the
hospice wearing little to nothing. There is no running
water for hydration, and diarrheal illness is endemic. St.
Elisabethe is one of the poorest hospices in the world,
with few resources to provide electricity, cooking wood or
coal, water, food, or burials. Nuns who both live and work
at the hospice feed patients out of their own food budgets.
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The partnership and fund-raising efforts of Atlantic
Hospice provide St. Elisabethe Hospice with educational
and financial support. This enables the hospice there to
provide food, medical care, and healthier living conditions
for its patients; expand its facilities; and increase their
outreach in Burundi. Because of the formal partnership
with Atlantic Hospice, St. Elisabethe Hospice now
qualifies for access to other resources from Foundation for
Hospices in Sub-Saharan Africa (FHSSA).
The driving force behind Atlantic’s involvement with
St. Elisabethe is Sister Marie Cooper (Sisters of St.
Joseph of Cluny) of Westfield. She has a longstanding
relationship with the African hospice through her
Hands
Helping Hands
religious work, and travels there several times a year. Her discussions
with Atlantic culminated in the partnership’s official designation by
the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization last June.
Kathleen McMahon, Atlantic Hospice nurse practitioner, directs
the project. Fund-raisers, including a successful benefit at
Overlook in November, have been held on St. Elisabethe’s
behalf and preliminary marketing materials for the project
have been developed. When Sister Marie traveled to
Burundi last February, she made a video about the
hospice, which Atlantic has edited. She also brought with
her a portable, battery-operated DVD player to show
the Burundi hospice patients and staff the people and
facilities involved in the project at Atlantic.
“Conditions for Burundi
patients are severe.
Patients typically have
no living relatives and
arrive at the hospice
wearing little to nothing.
There is no running
water for hydration, and
diarrheal illness is endemic.”
Atlantic’s Kathleen McMahon hopes to visit Burundi next
year, with a grant from the Benjamin H. Josephson MD Fund.
Among the supplies she plans to bring is cotton for women’s
clothing and flip-flops. This will allow female patients at St.
Elisabethe to change clothes twice a day. She also intends to dance
for and with the patients; she teaches dance, and in Burundi dancing is a
common means of expression.
McMahon describes the impact of her relationship with the Burundi
program as profound: “It’s made me much more aware of differences
between the Western and developing world. There is limited access to a
resource as basic as water. The nuns in Burundi not only have to feed and
clothe the patients, but give up their housing to give the dying their own
space. And they dig all of the graves themselves.” Yet she also appreciates
that “developing countries have in their culture priorities we have lost.”
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For more information about Atlantic Hospice’s partnership with St. Elisabethe
Hospice in Burundi, Africa, or to request a speaker or make a donation,
contact Kathleen McMahon, MEd, MA, RN, CHPN, CNS, at (973) 379-8473.
Spa
Ah-hah!
Safeguard your health by making sure the spas and
salons you visit are spick-and-span.
By Stacey Stapleton
When you visit a spa, nail, or hair salon to relax and get gorgeous, the last thing you want to
do is worry—especially about the cleanliness
of the shop. But how do you know if the places
you frequent are doing everything they can to
protect your health? We’ve got the lowdown on
the sanitary conditions you should expect from
a spa or salon, and what to look for to be sure
they are up to snuff.
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Spa Smarts
Whether you’re planning a trip to a destination spa or
just spending time at a day spa, we suggest checking up
on the facility before making your reservations. Give
the spa a call and ask a few questions: How long has the
spa been in business? Is the facility licensed by the state
and are the therapists and technicians licensed as well?
You can also request a tour of the facility to look for any
red flags that would indicate an unsanitary environment.
Some things to keep an eye on:
aTherapists and technicians should follow the
aThe drains in showers and wet rooms should be clean
Local nail salons are some of the worst perpetrators of
sanitary sins. The biggest culprits are whirlpool pedicure
chairs. “The problem is the filter,” says Deborah Storrz,
COO of Dashing Diva Franchise Corp., which operates
nail salons in New York, California, North Carolina,
and soon in New Jersey. “Bacteria, dead skin, and blood
collects in the bath’s filter, which should be thoroughly
cleaned between each customer. However, that rarely
happens.” Dashing Diva doesn’t use whirlpool baths, but
if you go to a shop that has them, be sure they issue each
customer a fresh plastic liner for the basin and if they
don’t, bring your own.
and hair-free. (If a facility is less than sparkling, it will
be most evident in the bathing areas.)
aNon-disposable tools should be cleaned between
each client.
aAll body wraps should be disposable or completely
sanitized after each client.
aTowels, robes, and slippers should be kept in a
closed cabinet and should smell fresh.
aReceptacles for used towels and robes should not be
left overflowing.
aWatch for double dipping. If a technician uses an
implement, like a wooden stick, to remove skincare
products or wax from a jar and then touches the client
with it, a fresh stick should be used to dip again.
Consider your comfort and safety at a spa, where you
experience more personal treatments like massages,
wraps, and facials.
aBe aware of how you and other customers are
treated. If the technicians ignore clients’ requests or
are bullying, leave immediately.
aAlthough some spas leave clients alone in treatment
rooms during body wraps, facial steaming,
or hydrotherapy baths, it’s really best for the
therapist to remain with you to ensure that you are
comfortable at all times.
aA good aesthetician will ask about your home skincare regimen and may recommend some products
after the treatment is over, but she should not
pressure you to buy products during the treatment.
client’s lead in regard to how much talking happens
during a treatment.
aMassage therapists should consult the client about
the level of pressure applied during a massage.
aDo not wear valuable jewelry to a spa; it invites
temptation from others when you have to remove it.
Nail Salon Know-How
Other worst offenders are tools like files, buffers,
cuticle pushers, nippers, and pumice stones (the use of
credo knives is prohibited by law in New Jersey). “The
best defense against contracting an infection from dirty
tools is to go to a salon that uses a fresh file and buffer for
each client and autoclaves their metal tools,” says Storrz.
Autoclaving—the same powerful disinfection method
dentists use—means that each set of tools is thoroughly
sterilized and packaged to keep them that way. The
technician then opens a fresh package in front of each
client. If your salon doesn’t autoclave its tools (most
local shops don’t, due to the high cost), Storrz suggests
bringing your own kit. “At the very least,” she says, “all
salons should use a double hand-sanitizing technique,
in which both the nail technician and the client apply an
antibacterial gel before touching each other.”
Horror-Free Hairstyling
It may surprise you to learn that most hair salons are
inspected for sanitary conditions only once a year and,
just like at nail salons and spas, microscopic organisms,
viruses, and bacteria can thrive on combs, brushes, clips,
curling irons, towels, robes, shampoo capes, shampoo
bowls, and even chairs. The next time you go for a cut or
color touch-up, take a look around to see if your stylist
makes the grade.
aTrash cans used for hair clippings should have lids.
aShampoo bowls, drains, and hair strainers should be
Spa
Etiquette
Visiting a spa is all about pampering yourself, but that
shouldn’t infringe on the comfort of others. Follow these
helpful hints to avoid being a spa-zilla.
clean and free of the previous clients’ hair.
aJust like at a spa, clean towels should be kept in a closed
cabinet and used-towel receptacles should be emptied
frequently.
aThe workstation should be clean when you sit down:
no hair on the floor, counter, or chair, and absolutely no
food around the workstation.
aThere should be an antibacterial container for used
combs and brushes, and the clean tools should be kept
in a sterile environment, not mixed in a drawer with
previously used tools. If you’re concerned about the
cleanliness of your stylist’s tools, bring your own.
aThe stylist should wash his or her hands between each client.
aThe stylist’s fingernails and clothing should be impeccable.
aA clean towel or neck strip should be placed on each
client before the shampoo cape.
aArrive 15 minutes early so you can relax before your
treatment begins. Remember that if you’re late, your
treatment time will be shorter. When your treatment is
over it’s polite to vacate the room within ten minutes.
Most spas have relaxation rooms, steam rooms, or
saunas where you can continue to unwind.
aShower before entering a soaking pool or whirlpool
and sit on your towel in the sauna or steam room. It’s
also important to wear the plastic shoes provided by the
spa at all times for your safety and the safety of your
fellow patrons.
aIf you’re visiting a spa with friends or family, keep
your voices low when chatting so others can relax.
aGratuities are usually not included in the cost
of treatments, and a minimum of 15 percent is
customary for good service (you can leave more or
less, depending on how pleased you were with the
therapist). The tip should be left at the reception desk at
the end of your visit. If one therapist provides several
services, tip on the total cost of all services.
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Nurse’s Corner
Roll Up Your Sleeves!
Think immunizations are just for kids?
Think again; yours may be lagging behind.
By Carolyn Giaccio, BSN RN
Childhood immunizations have long been an integral part of
routine pediatric medical care. It is estimated that hundreds
of thousands of lives have been saved and millions of cases
of serious infectious disease have been prevented. But
the need for immunizations against vaccine-preventable
diseases does not end with the onset of adulthood.
Public-health experts point to last summer’s National
Immunization Survey showing low immunization rates
among American adults, leaving them vulnerable to disease,
disability, and even death. The survey also highlighted
widespread lack of knowledge and concern regarding
vaccine-preventable diseases, even though 50,000 adults die
from these diseases every year. “Combined, these infectious
diseases kill more Americans annually than breast cancer,
HIV/AIDS, or traffic accidents,” says William Schaffner,
MD, vice president of the National Foundation for Infectious
Diseases (NFID) and chairman of the department of preventive
medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
Nurse’s Corner
Immunizations to prevent influenza and pneumonia are
familiar to many, but current CDC guidelines recommend
vaccinating adults against shingles (herpes zoster), whooping
cough (pertussis), tetanus, diphtheria, human papillomavirus
(HPV), hepatitis A and B, meningococcal disease, measles,
mumps, rubella, and chicken pox. The specific vaccines an
individual may need are determined by a medical professional
based on age, medical condition (including pregnancy),
disease and immunization history, occupation, and lifestyle.
Despite these recommendations, a CDC survey found that:
Only 2.1 percent of adults 18 to 64 had received
Tdap vaccine against tetanus, diphtheria, and
whooping cough.
Less than 2 percent of eligible adults 60 and over
had received the shingles vaccine.
10 percent of eligible women 18 to 26 had been
given the vaccine against human papillomavirus.
In an attempt to determine the cause of poor adult
vaccine rates, the NFID conducted a survey that
yielded the following results:
22 percent were not concerned about getting a
vaccine-preventable disease.
13 percent said they were too busy to
get immunizations.
14 percent believed vaccines do not work.
22 percent said they would not pay for vaccines.
26 percent said vaccines were too expensive.
35 percent heard vaccines are not safe.
87 percent said they would be more likely to
get vaccinated if their doctor recommends it.
55 percent would not get a vaccine without
their doctor’s recommendation.
These surveys clearly demonstrate the enormous
challenges confronting the public-health community
in its effort to decrease morbidity and mortality as
a consequence of preventable infectious diseases.
The importance of educating the public about
the benefits of immunizations to the individual
and the community at large cannot be overstated.
Coordination between government institutions and
private insurers and medical providers is essential if the
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goal of increasing adult vaccination rates is to be realized.
In a January news conference held by the NFID, Anne
Schuchat, MD, director of the CDC’s National Center for
Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, was blunt in her
assessment, saying, “We are at the infancy of developing the
strong adult immunization program that we’d like to have.
We really need to get beyond the mentality that vaccines are
for kids.”
For additional information regarding adult immunization,
go to www.cdc.gov. Those who are planning to travel may
need vaccines not routinely given to the general public in this
country. They can contact their state or local health departments
for information and referral to travel-vaccine providers.
Pretty, peppy products make
it easy to achieve a perfectly
polished look for spring.
Maybelline enters the minerals market with
its Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Foundation, a
lightweight, luxurious liquid formula with micro-minerals
that provide breathable coverage (perfect for rising temps)
and luminous skin. Complete with SPF 18, this foundation
is talc-free, oil-free, fragrance-free, and won’t clog pores.
Clinique created Lash Power Mascara in Long-Wearing
Formula for the woman who wants lashes that last
all day. If that’s you, check out this magic wand: The
unique formula uses thermal-sensitive technology to
resist rain, tears, sweat, pool water, and even humidity.
When it’s time for lashes to go bare, soak a cotton ball
in very warm water, apply it to lashes to loosen mascara,
and then wash your face as usual.
Top off your foundation with Maybelline’s Mineral
Power Naturally Luminous Blush. It blends with your
skin tone to give cheeks a soft, healthy glow and is easy
to apply: Simply dip your blush into the cap, remove
excess with a gentle tap, and sweep across your face.
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Essie’s spring collection mirrors the season’s romantic,
feminine, and earthy styles, and punches them up with
polishes that are very girly and just a little bit flirty. Hard
to Get (featured) is light yet bright, as are the other five
selections in this new series.
For precise plucking (and mindful maintenance between
waxes), nothing beats Tweezerman’s Slant Tweezers.
You probably already have a pair of the usual stainlesssteel variety, but treat yourself to another in this fun
polka-dot pattern.
Aveda’s brand-new collection of Nourish-Mint lip
treatments features botanical emollients proven to
smooth, hydrate, and plump lips. The line’s Smoothing
Lip Colors offer a creamy, full-coverage application and
come in 21 different hues.
Downtown Peach Lip Gloss from Kiehl’s, a nod to the
company’s East Village heritage, is formulated with
natural fruit extracts that provide antioxidant protection
and superb hydration—needed as much in warmer
months as in cooler climes. Sheer, glossy color leaves
your pucker perfectly in step with the season.
Life really is a bowl of cherries with Stila’s Cherry Crush
Lip and Cheek Stain. This revolutionary multi-tasker reacts
to your body’s own pH levels to create a personalized blush
and pout. Scented and flavored like a just-picked cherry,
Cherry Crush is infused with vitamins A, C,
and E, as well as cherry and pomegranate
extracts loaded with antioxidants.
The new Eye Shadow Quads from Stila are universally
flattering collections of shadows housed in chic mirrored
compacts. Each foursome of tried-and-true best sellers
and newer shades can be blended together in any
combination or worn individually. Opt for Marrakesh if
you look better in warm tones, Montemart (featured) if
cool is your thing.
In M o t i o n
National Cancer Survivors Day is a celebration of life.
Embodying that spirit—and sharing it with others—is
among the greatest gifts of all.
By Alyson Black
“How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.”
That’s what 40-year-old Lockey Maisonneuve told
herself last summer, when the Cranford mother of
two young children was diagnosed with stage 3 breast
cancer in her right breast. She had discovered the lump
herself—at four and a half centimeters—and then, as
she puts it, “I failed my first mammogram.”
Says Maisonneuve, a certified personal trainer at Parisi
Sports Club in Garwood and now also a certified cancer
exercise specialist who teaches at Overlook, “I’m a fairly
healthy person. I exercise. I watch what I eat. Never in
a million years did I think it would be cancer. I thought it
would be a cyst.”
Her diagnosis in August 2007 set off a roller-coaster
ride of treatment: a mastectomy on her right breast in
October, chemotherapy from November through February, radiation and herceptin beginning in April. For the
next five years, she’ll take a daily dose of tamoxifen to
prevent cancer cells from developing in her body; she’s
estrogen-receptive, she has learned, and estrogen has
been shown to help cancer cells grow.
“I cannot believe everything I’ve been through,
physically and mentally,” she says. “But I consider
myself to be a very fortunate cancer patient. At
the time of my diagnosis, I trained a couple of
people who worked at Overlook. I got put in
front of the right people to help me, and they
inspired me to help other people. I was truly
amazed by how amazing these people
were with me.”
“I’m a fairly healthy person.... Never in
a million years did I think it would be
cancer. I thought it would be a cyst.”
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About National Cancer
Survivors Day
Millions of people worldwide are living with cancer.
National Cancer Survivors Day (NCSD) is the world’s
largest and fastest-growing annual cancer-survivor
event, aimed at demonstrating that life after cancer diagnosis can be a reality. The NCSD Foundation defines
a “survivor” as anyone living with a history of cancer,
from diagnosis through the remainder of life. This year’s
NCSD, on June 1, marks the 21st annual celebration of
the day—but, as many survivors remark, every day is a
cause for celebration.
Which is not to say the road back has been easy. Of her
three-month cycle of chemotherapy, Maisonneuve says, “If
you can imagine the exhaustion of being pregnant and having
a fever and having food poisoning—all at once—you get an
idea of what it’s like to go through chemo. I remember lying
on my bed. My feet were freezing, but I couldn’t put my
socks on. They were right there, but I couldn’t put them on.”
It was around that time that she decided she didn’t want other
people to go through chemotherapy the same way. “I told my
husband, ‘I don’t want this to be for nothing. I want to learn
something from this to help other people.’ ”
Losing her hair “was horrific,” she admits, and going back to
work was hard. “I had the wig to deal with, and the itching,”
she says. “When an instructor told me to go do cardio work,
I couldn’t do it—I was too tired. If I felt that way, given my
profession, how would other people feel?” Fate seemingly
intervened when a colleague brought Maisonneuve a flyer
on becoming a cancer exercise specialist. Following chemotherapy, she took classes to receive her certification, and now
she’s giving back to the same community of survivors she
herself is part of.
“I consider myself a very fortunate cancer patient. I got put in
front of the right people to help me, and they inspired me to
help other people.”
She teaches seminars to inform all different kinds of cancer
sufferers about programs for during and after treatment, and
pre- and post-surgery. She talks a lot about precaution (and
cautions people to carve out two hours at a time for activity:
one for exercise, and one for a nap). Through her exercise
classes at Overlook for fellow breast cancer patients—many
of whom have had surgery, like she had, and rehabilitation—
Maisonneuve introduces range-of-motion exercises, flexibility training, and working the lower body.
“When a person has cancer,” she says, “just about everything goes into protective mode. You think, There’s nothing
I can do right now. But it isn’t true. You get to a point where
you’re so protective of your body because you don’t want
to hurt anymore; you forget you can move other parts of
your body.”
For Maisonneuve, her students’ achievements give her great
pleasure. “It’s what gives me breath,” she says proudly,
“when I see new range of motion or when someone says,
‘Now I can lift my arms above my head!’ When you work
with cancer patients, you have to be able to use time cautiously and wisely, and keep their spirits up. My students
have great attitudes, even though they’re going through all
these ugly things. It’s inspiring.”
Just nine months after her diagnosis, Maisonneuve looks
back fondly on something she was told by her breast surgeon,
Diana Addis, MD. “She told me, ‘You’re going to have a bad
year, but when you look back, it’s just going to be a bump in
the road.’ ” Maisonneuve looks to make those words a reality.
She’s training to compete in a triathlon this September, and is
quite an inspiration to others.
“I tell other cancer patients that if someone offers to help,
take the help. You can give it back later, but take the help.”
Maisonneuve, for one, is giving back more than she realizes.
--------------------------------------------To learn more about Maisonneuve’s classes at Overlook
or to contact the Cancer Center at Overlook Hospital,
call (866) 924-4971.
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope
A New View on Kids, From the Overlook Childcare Center
Back to Nature
Enjoying great walks
with young children
“Children need to connect
to the world, and parents
are the best guides as they
lead explorations into the
child’s habitat.”
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any three- and four-yearolds can name fast-food franchises
by their signs and can recognize such
exotic animals as tigers or whales,
but cannot identify the plants and
wildlife that live around them: snails
and caterpillars, fir trees and maples,
dandelions, flowers, and shrubbery.
One of the best ways to make our
children (and ourselves!) more
attuned to the world—especially this
time of year—is to get outside and
get walking. To get the most out of
your outdoor excursions with your
kids, implement a combination of
these activities.
Connect to
the world
Look for all the colors you can see
and make a color journal, or be on the
lookout for one particular color. Or
make up something you have to do
when you see a color: Hop three times
when you see purple; walk backward
when you see orange, etc.
At every intersection, flip a coin. Go
right on heads, left on tails. If you
get heads or tails twice in a row, go
straight. With children five and up, talk
about chance or keep track of the flips.
Try to guess how the coin will land.
Make a map of your trip.
On a hot day, go for a walk in sunny
and shady areas, waterside areas, or
breezy areas, and notice how the
temperature is lower in the shade and
even lower in shady areas with trees, or
with a breeze off the water.
Go on a walk and search for living
things (insects, animals, plants) and
keep a journal. Distinguish between
live and dead plant material and
inanimate things, like stones or sand.
Stroll in the rain and through puddles.
Observe how houses are alike or
different, remarking on size, shape, roofs,
windows, doors, porches, and landscapes.
Kaleidoscope
Sharing Nature
with Children
Focus on the child’s attention. Some children
are not used to watching nature closely, so find
things that interest them and lead them bit by bit
into the spirit of keen observation.
In his wonderful series of books on experiencing
nature with children, Joseph Cornell writes that, above
all else, exploring nature means becoming receptive—
feeling with every sense. In the acclaimed Sharing
Nature with Children, published in 19 languages and
used as a teaching guide around the world, he offers
these guidelines.
Enjoy. A sense of joy should permeate the
experience, whether in the form of gaiety or
calm attentiveness.
Teach less and share more. Besides telling children
the bare facts of nature (“This is a mountain
hemlock tree.”), tell them about your own inner
feelings in the presence of the hemlock tree.
Be receptive. This means listening and being aware.
Look and experience first; talk later. Smell the
lilac, rub the bark, or listen to the rumble of the
garbage truck, then have the conversation.
The world is an interesting place with so many
things to learn about. Children need to connect to
the world and come to love the world, and parents
are the best guides as they lead explorations into
the child’s habitat. So venture out with your kids,
and get in touch with the world around you.
This installment of “Kaleidoscope,” from Overlook’s
Childcare Center, is excerpted from Bright Horizons
Family Solutions for e-family news.
16,500 babies.
And that’s just the
beginning.
Over the past eleven years, the founding partners and physicians at RMA have helped to bring more than 16,500 babies
to loving parents. It’s a record that makes us one of the world’s
largest and most experienced centers for infertility treatment.
And that’s just the beginning.
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Summit NJ 07902
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A medical team with unmatched skill and experience using
the most effective options to treat infertility. State-of-the-art
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Sure, our numbers are great. The reason is simple. We measure
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Good skincare is a lifelong pursuit that involves more than just
pricey products. Discover how to care for your complexion in
your thirties, forties, fifties, and beyond.
Sensational Skin
By Stacey Stapleton
The skin is your body’s largest organ, and just like other vital
parts, the way it stands the test of time is based largely on
your lifestyle: How much time you spend in the sun, what
you eat, and whether you smoke or engage in yo-yo dieting
all have an effect.
According to John Williams, MD, a dermatologist at
Overlook Hospital, skin ages in two ways: intrinsically and
extrinsically. Intrinsic aging refers to the changes that happen
to skin naturally over time, as well as the changes that are
genetic. Extrinsic aging refers to the changes that take place
because of the way we live. It is this extrinsic aging that we
can exert some control over and help determine how we’ll
look ten and even twenty years from now.
“The sun is the number one cause of
extrinsic aging, so the best skincare advice
is to minimize your sun exposure and avoid
tanning beds.”
30s
In Your Thirties
What Happens: As the aging process begins, skin becomes
drier and may lose that “youthful glow” you had in your
early twenties. The rate of cell turnover (meaning the rate
at which dead skin is shed and the complexion renews itself)
also slows, and your skin may start appearing dull and
washed out. “You also may begin to notice age spots and
broken blood vessels, which are the result of years of sun
exposure,” says Williams. In your later thirties, you may even
start to see fine lines creeping their way across your
eye and mouth areas.
What you can do: “The sun is the number one cause of
extrinsic aging,” says Williams, “so the best skincare advice
is to minimize your sun exposure and avoid tanning beds.”
Williams suggests making a moisturizer with an SPF of at
least 30 part of your daily skincare regimen.
Regular facials can be helpful in enhancing circulation and
encouraging cell turnover, but to really combat wrinkles,
talk to your dermatologist about prescription
topical retinoid products such as Retin-A
and Renova. But beware of over-thecounter substitutes that contain retinol
and promise equally dramatic results.
Williams explains that these products
can be as much as 200 times less potent
than their prescription-only cousins.
Your dermatologist can also help you get
glowing with treatments like a chemical
peel (which uses glycolic or salicylic acid
to break down dead surface skin) or microdermabrasion (which relies on aluminum oxide
crystals to whisk away dull skin).
Of course, what you eat matters too. If you’re nourishing
yourself with healthy food, your skin will respond by looking
radiant; if you’re not, you’re likely to experience breakouts
and dull, discolored patches. Your skin needs a variety of
vitamins to thrive, including vitamin A, which promotes cell
development and nourishes skin and hair; and vitamin C,
which encourages collagen production and has antioxidant
properties to help fend off environmental damage.
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If what you’re looking for are more dramatic results, a plastic
surgeon, like Overlook’s Beverly Friedlander, MD, FACS,
can help. “The area around the eyes is the most popular area
of focus for women in their thirties,” she explains, “since
early signs of aging—such as bags, heavy eyelids, and frown
lines—show up here first.” A variety of procedures aimed at
correcting these issues can be performed in conjunction with
popular injectibles like Botox to maintain your youthful look.
Sun Sense
The sun is by far skin’s worst enemy, and the amount
of time you spend exposed to the sun is the single
biggest factor in determining how your skin ages. Sun
exposure (and exposure to artificial rays like those in
tanning beds) can result in a number of skin issues
that are related not just to vanity but to your overall
health as well. The effects of sun exposure include
wrinkles; dull, washed-out complexion; leathery skin;
age spots; a tendency to bruise easily; spider veins;
and, of course, skin cancer.
To protect yourself on a daily basis, be sure to apply
a moisturizer with an SPF of at least 30. Protect your
face with a wide-brimmed hat and try to avoid being
in the sun between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., when rays are
strongest. Since children under four are especially
sun-sensitive, protect them with SPF 50 and keep
them in the shade as much as possible.
You should also remain on guard against the early
signs of skin cancer. See your doctor immediately if
you notice any moles on your face or body that begin to
change in color or texture, or grow larger than the head
of a pencil eraser. Each member of the family should
also visit a dermatologist for a complete body check to
look for any moles or growths that may be problematic.
40s
In Your Forties
What Happens: As precious collagen starts to break down,
facial muscles begin to carve deeper lines on your forehead
and at the outer corners of your eyes (hopefully from years
of smiling). Changes in facial appearance associated with
gravity, sun exposure, and heredity are manifesting themselves as well. “Skin also starts to get naturally thinner and
less firm,” explains Williams, “and the best place to really see
this intrinsic change is on sun-protected areas like the thighs.
You may also notice that your complexion has become
rougher and mottled by age spots, discolored patches, broken
blood vessels, or enlarged pores.”
What you can do: The wide variety of laser treatments on
the market, such as Fraxel lasers, are aimed at minimizing
the signs of photo-aging: age spots, enlarged pores, broken
blood vessels, and more. Some lasers can even boost the production of collagen to help smooth subtle lines and wrinkles.
Recent advances in laser treatments have made many of them
non-ablative (meaning the top layer of skin is not irritated),
so that results can be had in a single treatment with little or
no downtime. You can even purchase non-ablative lasertreatment devices to use at home.
The most popular solution for wrinkles, however, is Botox, which freezes the muscles responsible for those laugh
lines. Originally used exclusively around the eyes, Williams
explains that Botox has recently come into use on the lower
half of the face to correct the downturning of the mouth that
can occur naturally with age.
For deeper wrinkles that cannot be eliminated with Botox,
fillers like Restalyne and Juvederm are the solution of choice.
According to Friedlander, injectables have boomed in popularity since, like the latest lasers, they provide immediate improvement with little or no recovery time. The one downside
to Botox and many popular fillers is that they involve costly
repeat treatments. Some fillers, however, like the brand-new
ArtéFill, are permanent, so talk with your doctor about which
options are best for you.
50s
In Your Fifties ... and Beyond
What happens: As facial fat shrinks, skin becomes looser
and more heavily wrinkled. Fat cells begin to accumulate
around the neck and chin, and you may begin to notice that
your jawline is not as defined as it once was. Skin’s natural
oil production also declines, leaving skin dry and in many
cases with a more reddish hue than you had in your forties.
What you can do: While injectables and laser treatments are
still effective for women in their fifties, many choose to have
surgical procedures; Friedlander reports that eyelid lifts, followed by face-lifts, are the most commonly performed. She
adds that other procedures, including forehead lifts, cheek
lifts, and neck lifts, can also be performed simultaneously to
help re-create facial harmony. And although plastic surgery
is still a very viable option for women in their sixties, Friedlander points out that the demand for surgery usually declines
in this decade. “Fewer than five percent of plastic-surgery
procedures are performed on women greater than 65 years of
age,” she says.
On the cosmetic front, foundations and moisturizers with
a green base can help counteract the redness that naturally
occurs with age. Although temporary, these products can enhance the complexion on a daily basis or for a special event.
Considering Plastic Surgery?
What you should know
Plastic surgery is more common than ever, and
the stigma once attached to “having work done”
has all but disappeared. Even men are starting
to turn up in doctor’s offices across the country,
looking to turn back time. Overlook’s Beverly
Friedlander, MD, FACS, credits the media for
much of the recent plastic-surgery craze. “Magazines, as well as programs such as Dr. 90210
and Nip/Tuck, have brought an awareness to the
vast nature of procedures available, both surgical and non-surgical, which can help women
everywhere improve their self-image,” she says.
Of course, the decision to have plastic surgery
is a personal one, but if you’re ready to go under
the knife, finding a reputable doctor is key. A
friend’s recommendation is a great way to find a
surgeon whose work you have already seen, or
feel free to ask your primary-care physician for a
referral. Once you have found a doctor you are
interested in, you should check him or her out
using the following criteria.
Look into his or her credentials and experience. It’s important to work with a plastic
surgeon who is board-certified and has been
practicing for several years. Don’t be swayed
by a surgeon who shows you a laundry list
of professional societies he or she belongs
to; many of these organizations have minimal
screening procedures for members.
Make an appointment for a consultation. This
meeting will give you the opportunity to get to
know a surgeon before undergoing treatment
and decide if he or she is right for you. The
prospective doctor should address all of your
concerns, show you before-and-after photos,
and be open to questions about his or her
background. You should also feel completely
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comfortable with the surgeon’s bedside manner and style of
communication. Be wary of doctors that make big promises.
“During the consultation process, a reputable surgeon will offer
the patient realistic expectations for their individual results and
recovery,” says Friedlander.
Tour the hospital or clinic where the surgery will take place and
check to see that it is also accredited. The operating room should
be clean and professionally equipped.
Check if the doctor has privileges at a local hospital. Plastic
surgeons permitted to work at hospitals have likely been meticulously reviewed by other physicians.
View IQ
Test your smarts:
How much do you know about health and nutrition?
2
Peppermint eases a stomachache.
a) True
b) False
How long does it take to digest an
average meal?
a) 6 to 12 hours
b) 12 to 24 hours
c) 24 to 48 hours
3
When do most heart attacks occur?
7
Bananas are a good source of …
During aerobic exercise, you should feel …
a) Breathless
b) An increase in breathing rate, but be
able to carry on a conversation
c) The need to hold your breath
4
What is qi gong?
5
If you did not have allergies as a child, you
won’t have them as an adult.
a) A dietary supplement
b) An acupuncture technique
c) Controlled, rhythmic movements aimed
at providing aerobic conditioning and
achieving medical control over the
body
a) True
b) False
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6
8
a) Monday morning
b) Wednesday afternoon
c) Friday evening
a) Potassium
b) Fiber
c) Vitamin C
d) All of the above
What is the most commonly eaten
vegetable in America?
a) Iceberg lettuce
b) Tomatoes
c) Potatoes
ANSWERS: 1.A 2.B 3.B 4.C 5.B 6.A 7.D 8.C
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THE EXPANDING OVERLOOK WOUND HEALING PROGRAM
GENERAL AND VASCULAR SURGERY
WOUND EVALUATION AND ADVANCED MANAGEMENT
MINIMALLY-INVASIVE TREATMENT OF VARICOSE VEINS
ACCREDITED VASCULAR LAB IN OUR MILLBURN OFFICE
David Eisenbud, MD, FACS, CWS, RVT (left )
Director, Overlook Hospital Wound Healing Program
Past President, American Academy of Wound Management
Robert Goldenkranz, MD, FACS (center )
Attending Surgeon, Overlook Wound Healing Center
John Manicone, MD, FACS, RVT (right )
Attending Surgeon, Overlook Wound Healing Center
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(973) 379-5888
News & Views News & Views
A Compendium of the New and Noteworthy
The Benefits of Breakfast
Offering further proof that breakfast really is the most
important meal of the day, researchers report in the
journal Pediatrics that the more often adolescents eat a
morning meal, the less likely they are to be overweight.
In a study of more than 2,000 boys and girls, those who
ate breakfast were found to consume greater amounts of
carbohydrates and fiber, take in fewer calories from fat,
and exercise more. The study also revealed that girls are
more likely to skip breakfast consistently and boys are
more apt to eat it every day.
Bottled Up
Just when you thought they were relics of 1960s, glass
baby bottles are making a comeback. Spurred by concerns
over bisphenol A, or BPA (a manmade chemical used in
polycarbonate plastic, the material used for making baby
bottles and other shatterproof plastic food containers), and
its possible link to effects on the reproductive system, more
parents are opting for glass bottles and manufacturers are
responding to the demand. While the jury is still out on
BPA, pediatricians do offer a word of caution: Because glass
is more likely to break, parents must be careful. Once a baby
can hold her bottle or walk, she should not be given a glass
bottle to drink on her own.
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Battle of the Sexes
It should come as no great shock that men and
women have different eating habits. But in the most
comprehensive study of its kind to date (more than
14,000 participants in ten states), there are a few
surprises. Among them: Men are more likely than
women to chow down on asparagus, Brussels sprouts,
peas, and peanuts; women are more inclined than men to
eat yogurt, raw alfalfa sprouts, and eggs. And men might
want more freezer space, too. They are bigger consumers
of frozen pizzas, frozen
Mexican dinners, and
frozen hamburgers.
Women prefer their
burgers fresh.
See You Later, Alligator
Forget crocodile logos on your polo shirts. Down in the Bayou,
researchers at McNeese State University in Louisiana have found that
proteins in alligator blood may provide new antibiotics that could
be used for treating diabetic ulcers, severe burns, and superbugs like
MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). The proteins
could also help battle a host of other ailments, including Candida
albicans yeast infections, which often appear in AIDS patients and
transplant recipients, who have weakened immune systems. The
McNeese researchers explain that alligators have superior immune
systems that are very different from those of humans. Alligators can
fight fungi, viruses, and bacteria without prior exposure to them, the
study’s authors say.
Foundation Happenings
Leadership Committee High-Stepping
Toward 2008 Gala
A core group of more than 100 women from
Summit and surrounding towns are pooling their
unbridled enthusiasm and philanthropic expertise
to plan this year’s Passion to Lead Gala, coming
Saturday, September 27, to the New Jersey
Performing Arts Center.
In keeping with the theme for 2008, Red Hot
Rhythms, the evening promises a high-energy mix
of elegance and fun with room and table design
by Jim Opie of Emerald Garden in Millburn,
and catering by Laurence Craig of Maplewood.
Entertainment will feature Latin-infused music
and dancing, including a sizzling performance by a
Latin dance company.
More than 1,000 people are expected to attend
the gala, the proceeds from which will benefit the
Eating Disorders Program at the Goryeb Children’s
Center at Overlook Hospital. The current program
is the state’s only hospital-based outpatient program
solely for teens and young adults, and serves all of
northern New Jersey.
“Our gala plans are definitely heating up,” reports
Gala Chair Jackie Esquivel, a trustee of the
Overlook Hospital Foundation, longtime host
of the biennial gala. “We’re fortunate to have a
remarkable group of volunteers who are committed
to making this an unforgettable evening for all who
attend. Their efforts, combined with support from the
community, will help us reach our goal of allowing
our young people to stay near home while they
receive the quality care they need to get better.”
As in past years, gala attendees will enjoy perusing
an array of 100 spectacular items and packages
donated by some of the area’s most prestigious
businesses and retailers for a silent auction. Neiman
Marcus and Tiffany & Co. have hosted several
special events in recent months to add to the
excitement leading up to the gala and are among its
key contributors.
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Among the dancers slated to perform at the 2008 Passion to Lead Gala are
Danila and Nuria Kartashov, finalists at the USA National Championships
and International Grand Ball Championships, and winners of numerous
titles across the country and around the globe.
Kean Leads Call to Action
Against Childhood Obesity
Former Governor Thomas H. Kean calls for more
parks and playgrounds, healthier school offerings,
and more physical education as part of a five-point
plan to combat childhood obesity.
Speaking at the recent Thomas Glasser Lecture at
Westfield High School, Kean recommended attention
to school lunches and the removal of high-fat snacks
and high-calorie drinks to “create a healthier food
environment at school.” He reported on a number
of model schools throughout the nation that have
accomplished such change at little additional cost.
Kean also urged educators to increase the time
devoted to physical education classes and called on
elected leaders to provide more convenient, safer
play facilities in towns and suburbs.
In addressing the availability of healthy foods, Kean
recognized the need for governments to encourage
supermarkets to return to poorer neighborhoods and
to offer affordable fruits and vegetables as substitutes
for fatty snacks.
The honorary chair of the foundation’s $100 million
Next Century of Healing Campaign, Kean chairs the
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which has made
childhood obesity an issue for special concentration. A
generous gift from the Thomas Glasser Foundation has
endowed this lecture series on health and the public
interest through the Overlook Hospital Foundation.
Former New Jersey Governor Thomas H. Kean
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