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My Legs Swell, What’s Going On?
​ by Joseph T. Jenkins, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Joseph T. Jenkins, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Leg swelling is a common complaint. Our life activities generally put us in positions where our feet are in dependent positions for long periods of time, either prolonged standing or sitting. A normal person will experience a feeling of leg heaviness or mild swelling under those conditions. There are medical conditions that make symptoms worse.

Swelling in the legs is caused by fluid retention in the tissues. This is not always related to a heart problem or circulatory abnormality. Inactivity, weight problems and wearing of tight socks can produce swelling. There are numerous medical conditions that are associated with leg swelling. Problems with the kidneys, liver, heart, venous or lymphatic system will produce swelling. Pregnancy and prescription medications can result in leg swelling. Swelling can also result from trauma, such as an ankle sprain, or inflammatory disease like arthritis. 

The lymphatic system involves small tissue fluid channels and lymph nodes. Individuals who undergo cancer surgery with lymph node removal can experience swelling or lymphedema because the tissue fluid is no longer transported normally. The fluid channels have been disrupted secondary to the operation, i.e. secondary lymphedema. There can also be a hereditary problem that causes a developmental disorder of the lymphatic system, called primary lymphedema. 

After evaluation of an individual with leg swelling, treatment may consist of exercise, elevation and compression stockings. A patient may require specialized therapy.  A lymphedema therapist will perform lymph massage. The massage opens the small fluid channels. Another specialized treatment is a lymph pump. The device sequentially inflates different compartments to move the fluid out of the leg. 

​If you suffer from leg swelling, see you doctor. You might benefit from evaluation and additional therapy.

Tri-State Vein Center
​505 Cedar Cross Road, Dubuque

Singing Dubuque’s History
​ by Danielle Phillips

Dubuque Chorale

Most people familiar with Dubuque are also familiar with Five Flags Center, the multipurpose event facility in the heart of our downtown area. But how much do people know about the “five flags” in the center’s name? Do they know which flags are being referenced, or how they’re connected to the story of Dubuque?

In their upcoming fall concert at Five Flags Center, the Dubuque Chorale, its chamber choir Cadenza, and the Dubuque Chorale Children’s Choir will answer these questions — through music. The program, entitled Singing Dubuque’s History, will include songs from each of the five countries whose flags have flown over the city of Dubuque that also date from the historical period that corresponds to each flag.

Dr. Amanda Huntleigh, the Chorale’s Artistic Director, explains that with these selections, the concert will tell “a familiar, local story through a different lens, or soundscape. It’s a great way to give life to a history that many may know only in the visual image of those flags.” For those unacquainted with Dubuque’s past, the flags in question represent France (twice!), Spain, Great Britain, and America, but there is no flag used to symbolize the original landowners, the Meskwaki Nation. Dr. Huntleigh recognizes this, saying, “while [the Chorale] is interested in honoring the connection of indigenous people to this area, we will not be attempting to represent their music, out of respect for tribal ownership over such cultural traditions.”

To portray the cultural traditions of the other nations, however, Children’s Choir director Karmella Sellers remarks that “the children are approaching this concert from the folk song side of things. My favorite [piece] is probably ‘Simple Gifts,’ an American folk song that comes from the Shaker community. The story of the Shakers is inherently American. They were a religious order looking for a place to worship freely, to live the way they wanted to.”

​Singing Dubuque’s History will be performed on Saturday, October 26th, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 27th, at 2:00 p.m., at Five Flags Center, 405 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Tickets are $15 and are available through the box office at the Five Flags Center Locust Street entrance.

Dubuque Chorale Children’s Choir

Online Lotharios’ Only Love Is Money

Think you’re immune from getting scammed in an online romance? Think again.

Authorities recently charged 80 people with running scams around the world designed to defraud women of money. Only 17 of those crooks have actually been arrested as authorities try to hunt down the rest — no easy feat when it comes to dealing with other countries. 

In one scam, a Japanese woman fell for a man she believed was a U.S. soldier in Syria. She hooked up with him through an online pen pal site. In reality, he was in Los Angeles and was part of a whole crew of thieves. In less than a year she sent him $200,000 — money she had to borrow.

There were quite a few warning signs she didn’t acknowledge. She and her new love never talked on the phone, and he wanted her to do some business for him. In this case, it was to manage a shipment of diamonds he claimed to have found. Meanwhile, as the scam progressed, he kept asking her for more and more money.

One problem is that these investigations take so long. The one above started in 2016. You can’t start an online relationship and two weeks later decide to check the news to see if there is a current investigation or string of arrests. It might take years, and meanwhile you’re in danger of losing your money.

Some things to think about: These online scammers are experts at what they do. They follow cleverly written scripts when they woo women. They look for your weak points. If you send someone money, understand that you’ll never see it again. 

If anyone asks you to send money, make a report to the authorities. Yours might be the clues the police need.

​© 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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How to Help Seniors 
​Weather the Winter Blues

Aerial view Eagle Pointe Place,
​2700 Matthew John Drive, Dubuque

Cold temps and shorter days tend to cause people to spend more time cooped up indoors. For seniors, winter is an especially risky time for the “winter blues” as they may be less mobile and have smaller social circles.

Here are a few ideas to help you, or a senior you care for, weather the winter in good spirits. 

Stay connected. Make plans to meet for coffee or dinner and ask for a ride if you need one. Or, consider Skype or Facetime with faraway friends when you can’t get out of the house. 

Keep moving. Bundle up and go for a walk. If winds or ice pose a danger, walk the mall or visit an indoor walking track. Or, look for online exercise videos. 

Get more sunshine. Fresh air and natural light have been shown to improve mood and ward off seasonal depression. Consider buying a light therapy lamp to mimic sunlight.

Volunteer. Giving back to your community provides personal satisfaction, the chance to learn new things and to meet other people. 

Watch what you eat. Processed, sugar-filled foods can zap energy and cause mood swings. Instead, focus on proteins, vegetables, complex carbohydrates, and fruit to provide nutrients that stabilize your energy levels.

Talk to a professional. If you feel hopeless or have difficulty concentrating, it could indicate clinical depression. Speak to a professional about treatment options.

Winter can be difficult at any age. By taking care of yourself and remaining active, you can weather the winter blues and look forward to a cheerful spring!

Sources:
http://www.seniorliving.net/categories/senior-health/5-ways-seniors-and-caregivers-can-beat-winter-depression/
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/wellness_articles.asp?id=341


Come enjoy a winter warm up – we’ll even pick you up!

Eagle Pointe Place Senior Living invites you to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa or coffee with us anytime this winter. Our courtesy van makes it easy to get around. 

​Just call us to schedule your visit at (563) 690-1900. We look forward to seeing you.”

Not Your Grandma’s Doo Wop
at Heritage Center
by Thomas J. Robbins,
​Executive Director, 
University of Dubuque Heritage Center

The Doo Wop Project to perform at 8:00 p.m.,
Friday, Oct. 18, in John and Alice Butler Hall
​at University of Dubuque’s Heritage Center

DUBUQUE, Iowa – University of Dubuque Heritage Center continues its seventh annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series with The Doo Wop Project at 8:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, in John and Alice Butler Hall. The performance is part of UD’s
Homecoming festivities.

The Doo Wop Project, 
Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series
8:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18
John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center,
University of Dubuque
Tickets: General Public: 
$25-$42 in advance, $30-$47 day of show; 
Affiliates (Alumni, Military, and Veterans): $19-$37 in advance, $24-$42 day of show; Children and Students: 
$19 in advance, $24 day of show

The Doo Wop Project traces the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. Complete with a five-piece band, the Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history. The Doo Wop Project features the stars of Broadway’s smash hits Jersey Boys, Motown: The Musical, and A Bronx Tale, including one performer who was Tony-nominated for his role as Smokey Robinson in Motown: The Musical and two performers who have portrayed Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys.

The Doo Wop Project takes audience members on a musical journey from foundational tunes of groups like The Crests, The Belmonts, and The Flamingos through their influence on artists such as Smokey Robinson, the Temptations, and The Four Seasons all the way to “DooWopified” versions of modern hits by Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz, Maroon 5, Sam Smith, and more.

A free pre-show reception will be held from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the Bisignano Art Gallery in conjunction with the “Wood: The Story of Dubuque’s Warehouse District” exhibit. The exhibit will run through Friday, Oct. 25.

​Tickets for The Doo Wop Project can be chosen as part of a flexible season ticket package or single tickets can be purchased from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Farber Box Office, Heritage Center, University of Dubuque, 2255 Bennett Street; by phone at 563.585.SHOW; or online at www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter. 

Women of the World to perform at 7:30 p.m.,
Saturday, October 5, in John and Alice Butler Hall
​at University of Dubuque’s Heritage Center

October is full of more captivating events at Heritage Center including:

RENT 20th Anniversary Tour
October 2, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
October 3, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.


Women of the World
October 5, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.


Shaun Boothe: 
“The Unauthorized Biography Series”
October 14, 2019 – 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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B2wins from Brazil
October 25, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.


The Passing Zone, comic jugglers
November 1, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.

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