22 The QUEE NS Courier • health • november 5, 2015 for breaking news visit www.qns.com ▶health Concept E Salon Gives Back to Cancer Patients at Queens Medical Associates Concept E Salon has partnered with Queens Medical Associates to create the “Concept E Health and Wellness Initiative”. Each week Ryan Dempsey, assistant to owner John Elenterio, coordinates with Queens Medical Associates’ Patient Navigators, and builds a client list of patients fighting Cancer that wish to visit the salon for a complimentary hair appointment. Upon arrival they receive a consultation; we then come up with a personalized treatment plan specific to their needs. This plan often involves scalp massages and treatments, hair cutting, wig styling and maintenance. At the end of their visit, each client is given literature and resources personalized for their needs until their next visit with us. “We are a Davines exclusive salon. Davines is a hair care company based out of Italy that produces a product line free of parabens and sulfates. The reason we chose to carry Davines in our salon is due to their NaturalTech line which is rich in vitamins and nutrients that allow the hair and scalp to be replenished, soothed, & stimulate hair growth” said founder and owner John Elenterio. These treatments specifically tie into the needs of patients that are going through chemotherapy & REPLAYING AND AGING Some elderly people contribute to their own isolation by boring people with tales that are more than twice told. This is one of the most common characteristics complained of by people who say they do not like to be with the aged, although old people by no means have the patent on repetitious speech. But there is more purpose to this replaying of the past than might fall upon the bored ear. Notice that the scenes retold are very selective. Often these prove to have an integrating function for the individual. They serve to give the person something to organize himself around. Furthermore, replaying can be the effect as well as the cause of social isolation in a deprived, alien, unwelcoming environment. The old person may have little other choice to call upon his own memory repertoire if he has to have any company at all. This is akin to the effect that sensory deprivation has on a person of any age; the mind takes over and furnishes the stimulation which is absent in the environment. But once replaying has been strongly established, it may then serve to increase the individual’s isolation. The old person who replays selected memories has often stepped, at least temporarily, out of the conventional time framework. Time has already served its purpose. It has brought forth many experiences from which the individual chooses a few that have particular significance. The distinction between “recently” and “long ago” is of little consequence. Occasional replaying may be a comfort and consolation to the old person. It is most likely to occur when his environment offers little human nourishment and where mental functioning has been somewhat impaired; these two themselves often seem to be related. A moderate devotion to replaying can alert us to the old person’s need for more stimulation and sharing. The person who dwells persistently in the past may be suffering from marked mental impairment, or having difficulty in facing his future, or both. There is no age restriction on turning to the past for help to meet challenges of the present and future. Some of the apparent overuse of the past, shown by certain old people, is related ADVERTORIAL to their reduced opportunity for sharing experiences with others, as well as to reduced stimulation and opportunity in the present environment. Despite this concern with the past, the future is of interest to many old people, just as the past is to many of their juniors. Research with adults indicates that the most typical daydreams center around practical tasks and challenges, and this is as true of old as of young and middle-aged people. The concept of replaying can also play an important function in establishing a genealogical history for the descendants who may be unaware of the life experiences and accomplishments of their elders. Sheldon Ornstein Ed.D, RN Dr. Sheldon Ornstein is a registered professional nurse with a doctoral degree in nursing organization. He has specialized in the care of older adults and has published many articles on the subject. He has done post-graduate work in gerontology and has taught at several universities. In 2013, he was inducted into the Nursing Hall of Fame at Teachers College, Columbia University. radiation. As these procedures tend to leave the scalp feeling extremely dehydrated and tight. “We have been extremely fortunate,” said John the owner. “To have had the opportunity to grow along side our clientele. Holidays, Weddings, Sweet 16s, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, whatever it may be, we’ve been there for all of their styling needs necessary to ensure a special day. Being a part of all these positive memories is something my staff and I cherish, however, there have been times our clients face trials and tribulations that often left us feeling helpless.” “We’ve been involved in multiple charitable functions before, but this is something we are extremely proud to call our own, I would not have been able to achieve this without the passion and commitment of my extraordinary staff and the help of Queens Medical Associates’ Patient Navigators,” says John. “As the Concept E Initiative grows, we plan to build upon its success. We feel the need to do so much more. We understand the toll that disease takes on the body, both physically and mentally. Through the “Concept E Health and Wellness Initiative” we hope to overcome both.” • Concept E Salon is a full service hair salon that was founded 17 years ago with the mission to make each client look and feel their very best. This mission has served as an essential factor in their day to day operations. Not only does the salon hold a strong presence in the Union Turnpike community of Queens, but it holds a special place in each of their client’s lives. To make an appointment, please call 718 591-7939
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