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Best Bodies: Alison Cardoza

Alison CardozaAGE: 35JOB: Certified Personal Trainer and Hip Hop Group Exercise Instructor at Baptist East Milestone Wellness Center MOTIVATION: Alison says that measurable goals are part of her motivation, and she “strives to reach a new, realistic goal for myself. I keep it simple.”Here are her monthly goals for the next few months: November: Get eight hours of sleep a night. “Sleep is so important in maintaining good health!”December: 30 pullups and 30 pushups daily. “When the weather gets cold it’s easy to slow down on my workouts. I want to make sure I stay motivated, and these [...]

By April Allman|2017-11-21T09:30:00-05:00November 21, 2017|Best Bodies|

What Works for this Theater Operations Manager

By Lucy M. Pritchett Anne Ensign-Urteaga appreciates working behind the scenes in preparation for each performance. Here, she stands in one of the CenterStage dressing rooms. Photos by Patti HartogIf you've ever attended one of the excellent theatrical productions put on by CenterStage at the Jewish Community Center, you have most likely seen Anne Ensign-Urteaga. OK. That statement may be a little misleading. She won't be in costume singing or dancing but instead, as operations manager for the community theater, she comes on stage before the start of the show to welcome the audience and make [...]

By April Allman|2024-11-24T17:18:16-05:00November 20, 2017|What Works|

Is it the Doctor’s Fault or Yours? Handling Hospitalizations

By Carrie VittitoeWhether you are caregiver to a child, an aging parent, or a spouse, it can be a difficult job. Few things are more frustrating than when a loved one is sick or in pain. During those times, we want to access medical care as quickly and easily as possible. Fortunately, new technologies and some tried-and-true caregiver experience can help pave the way for faster and better medical care for your loved one.“(Missing doctors when making hospital rounds) is a challenge and takes strategy. I ask the nurses on duty what the doctors’ schedules are. They can [...]

By April Allman|2017-11-19T13:30:00-05:00November 19, 2017|Caregiving|

Is it the Doctor’s Fault or Yours? Communication

By Carrie VittitoeWhether you are caregiver to a child, an aging parent, or a spouse, it can be a difficult job. Few things are more frustrating than when a loved one is sick or in pain. During those times, we want to access medical care as quickly and easily as possible. Fortunately, new technologies and some tried-and-true caregiver experience can help pave the way for faster and better medical care for your loved one.“It is best to take someone along (to the appointment) to record for you. It’s important to always have a list of questions, preferably prioritized [...]

By April Allman|2017-11-19T11:30:00-05:00November 19, 2017|Caregiving|

Is it the Doctor’s Fault or Yours? Wait Times

By Carrie Vittitoe Whether you are caregiver to a child, an aging parent, or a spouse, it can be a difficult job. Few things are more frustrating than when a loved one is sick or in pain. During those times, we want to access medical care as quickly and easily as possible. Fortunately, new technologies and some tried-and-true caregiver experience can help pave the way for faster and better medical care for your loved one.“It is extremely frustrating to have to wait three to six months to get an appointment for certain specialists, such as [...]

By April Allman|2017-11-19T09:30:00-05:00November 19, 2017|Caregiving|

How She Helps By Teaching Business Etiquette

By Brigid MorrisseyAccountability is a word that is learned as you age into more and more responsibility. It’s a word often associated with jobs and sports, coinciding with the ability to perform. It’s a word that, until the prospective residents enroll at Family Scholar House, might not be fully understood.Although there are certain requirements eligible women have to meet to live in FSH housing — maintain a certain GPA, partake in community service, hold a part-time job, and attend personal development classes — all of them are actively choosing to rise above their current circumstances [...]

By April Allman|2017-11-18T09:30:00-05:00November 18, 2017|Giving Back|

Best Bodies: Alison Cardoza

What Works for this Theater Operations Manager

Is it the Doctor’s Fault or Yours? Handling Hospitalizations

Is it the Doctor’s Fault or Yours? Communication

Is it the Doctor’s Fault or Yours? Wait Times

How She Helps By Teaching Business Etiquette

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