Lovin Life After 50: Southeast June 2019

June 2019

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Retirement Anxiety

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They Got the Beat

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Hospice Is Hope The Healthy Geezer

How to avoid worry about financial future

Happy Days’ Anson Williams saves lives The Sun City Poms’ story is told in new Diane Keaton flick 1 in 10 older Americans are abused each year

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Opinion

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Townsend bill enhances Legislature’s comedic value

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ When I came to Arizona in the mid-1990s, I found myself fascinated by the Arizona Legislature.

Then as now, legislators earned the princely sum of $24,000 a year, and in return they seemed mostly motivated to entertain us.

Given that your average Hollywood blockbuster costs upwards of $100 million to produce, paying 90 elected officials about $2.2 million combined seemed like a smoking deal.

Early on, I started referring to our legislators as “the 90 Dwarfs,” before realizing that this was a grievous insult to Disney, Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy, Sneezy and little people everywhere.

Over time, I’ve reached a grudging admiration for this elected body, if for no other reason than their stamina.

Rarely have I met a group of people so intent on arguing over nothing for months on end.

Case in point? Earlier in May, this august body passed a law making lemonade the “official state drink of Arizona.”

This declaration was not without controversy: House Bill 2692, sponsored by Majority Leader Warren Petersen of Gilbert, failed in the Senate before being brought back on a reconsideration vote and winning passage by a tally of 18 yeas, 11 nays and one abstention.

Last week, amid a fight over the state budget, potential for another controversy arose when House Bill 2032, sponsored by Mesa’s Kelly Townsend, resurfaced in the Senate.

Townsend’s bill targets some of Arizona’s most notorious outlaws – classroom teachers.

HB2032 would insert into statute the following: “A person acting on behalf of a school district or charter school or a person who aids another person on behalf of a school district or charter school shall not use speech or curricula during school time with the intent of influencing or changing a student’s political ideology or religious belief.”

Teachers found guilty of such thought crimes could be subject to a fine of up to $5,000.

You’ll forgive me if I don’t remember my K-12 days clearly, given that it was decades ago, but I seem to remember the best teachers I had challenging what I thought I knew.

Back then, we called such a novel concept “learning” and teachers would do things like make us read books with which we might disagree.

I couldn’t have been past sixth grade when we read books like Johnny Tremain and Ishi, Last of His Tribe, which certainly impacted my political ideology, as did my high school encounters with Elie Wiesel’s Night and George Orwell’s 1984.

In modern American history, we were often encouraged to read a paper-born relic known as the newspaper, which detailed current events that often became a focal point of vigorous debate.

In the World According to Townsend, that would appear to risk a five grand fine – as would asking students in a world religion class to take the radical step of reading pieces of various historic texts – say the Bible, the Koran and the Talmud – to compare the belief systems of the world’s religions.

My guess is, Townsend and the bill’s supporters would accuse me of oversimplifying, saying they only intend to criminalize teachers who obviously stump for certain ideologies and beliefs.

My response: One person’s introduction surely is another person’s indoctrination. It seems to me impossible to draw a bright line defining where education ends and advocacy begins.

Should the bill pass – and I’m not holding my breath – this could be the statute that launched a thousand lawsuits.

Having said that, I can’t say I’m totally opposed to Townsend’s effort. Judged purely as theater and an opportunity to chuckle, this bill beats the finale of “Game of Thrones,” hands down.

Rep. Townsend, I raise my glass of Arizona lemonade to you.

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Dear W.R.: Because I am old too, maybe I can help you understand him. He has evidently lost his wife, home, health, independence and managing his affairs. All he has left is complaining and being critical of everything and everyone, especially those who he deems are trying to control him. If you can, give him some control back. Give him a financial report each month. If he doesn’t want to take his meds, he has that right. Let him know that you are not going to scold him; if he falls, he has that right to. I am a spunky person, and I envision myself being in his position someday. I will be a mean old cuss if my kids begin to act like they are my parents and I am their child. After all, I changed their diapers! Good luck.

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News Briefs COMPILED BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

Avondale offers seniors home-delivered meals

Our Lady of Lourdes closes out season

The Area Agency of Aging and city of Avondale Senior Program have teamed up to deliver meals to qualified seniors in Avondale, Goodyear and Litchfield Park.

The program is for adults age 60 and older and persons under 60 with disabilities.

Along with the meals, staff makes a daily welfare check.

To verify eligibility participants can qualify for meals through the Area Agency on Aging by calling 602-264-4357 to request this service. Up to seven meals per week are delivered 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday with a donation suggested at $2.

The boundaries are Southern Avenue to Camelback Road and Sarival Avenue to 107th Avenue. All menus are approved by a registered dietician for nutritional content. Low-sodium or diabetic meals are available for those with special dietary needs with medical approval.

Participants who do not qualify for the Area Agency on Aging home delivered meal program can call 623-333-2705 to proceed through the intake process to request private pay meals. Cost is $5 per meal delivered.

Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s Guild, Sun City West, held its final meeting of the season on May 6 with the installation of new officers. The officers are, from left, President Marjorie Favia; First Vice President Mary Fox; Second Vice President Mary Ann Anthony; Secretary Kathy Uliney; Assistant Secretary Rita Miller; and Assistant Treasurer Jean Green. Treasurer Linda Osgood is not pictured. Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s Guide was established in 1979 to support the parish and its needs. The meetings are held the first Mondays of the month from September to May and rotate between Our Lady of Lourdes Church and Prince of Peace Church halls. All of the ladies of the parishes are invited. Among the activities are social gatherings, workshops and an annual bazaar. For more information, contact Favia at 623-584-3822.

Free ‘Day of Dance’ scheduled at Kaleidoscope Dance Kaleidoscope Dance will offer a free “Day of Dance” and “Christmas in July” vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 27.

Kaleidoscope Dance offers several different styles of dance classes for children and adults: ballroom dancing, Latin dancing, jazz, ballet, swing, hip-hop, line dances, party dances and Tai Chi. There will be free dance classes for adults and children every 30 minutes Local vendors will also be selling handmade, unique gifts and products such as jewelry, fashion accessories, essential oils, lotions, soaps, candles, fragrances, organic coffees, teas and food. Complimentary, light refreshments will be served.

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Celebrating anniversary The Rev. Dr. Michael D. and Betty (White) Shepherd of Sun City will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 6. They have two children. Their son, Keith, is an assistant pastor at Vineyard Church North Phoenix where Mike also serves part-time as overseer of the counseling and recovery ministries. Their daughter, Diann Reece, is deceased. They have eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The Shepherds served churches in Arizona, Nevada, California and Idaho. Betty was a school teacher and church administrator.

She keeps her hand in ministry at Willowbrook United Methodist Church in Sun City where she is the part-time church secretary. This year Mike also celebrates 61 years of ministry serving in music, youth, education, pastoral and/or church administration leadership roles in ABC, SBC, and other denominational churches.

The Palazzo completes assisted living north wing Following a two-year effort, construction is officially complete on a 12,414 square-foot, $1.9 million assisted living north wing at The Palazzo, an independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing facility in Central Phoenix.

The new wing, which is accepting applications on its waitlist, is on the grounds of the continuing care community located at 6250 N. 19th Avenue, Phoenix, and is part of a 350,000-square-foot, $10-million makeover at the facility.

“Our new, state-of-the-art assisted living north wing will dramatically enhance the quality of care our residents receive here at The Palazzo, and it will allow our staff members to better accommodate the needs of our residents who require ‘round-the-clock assistance,” says The Palazzo’s Director of Marketing Mark Aronauer.

“The new wing has 170 beds distributed across one and two-bedroom apartments that are some of the largest in the state, and we’re excited to open the doors and introduce even more residents to what life is like here at The Palazzo.”

The opening of the new assisted living north wing marks the first stage of completion in the facilitywide makeover.

Additional renovation phases will target other areas of the property, enhancing residential, medical and social facilities for residents with a wide range of differing needs. Community residents will also enjoy access to the property’s “Main Street” area, a central community hub with a library, beauty salon, bar, cabaret stage and fitness center.

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Care1st Avondale Resource Center celebrates decade of service Care1st Avondale Resource Center celebrated a decade of service in Southwest Maricopa County.

The center offers vulnerable populations a variety of social and human services all under one roof. It’s made possible through an innovative public-private partnership between Care1st Health Plan Arizona, the city of Avondale and First Things First.

Recently, the core partners hosted a 10-year-anniversary celebration featuring

refreshments and remarks made by organization leaders and community partners who acknowledged the center’s positive impact on the community.

There are 61 community-based organizations delivering services out of the center and approximately 5,000 people walk through the doors every month.

“The Care1st Avondale Resource Center has reached an exciting milestone,” says Scott Cummings, state president, Care1st Health Plan Arizona. “The center has been a staple in the community for the past 10 years and it’ll continue to offer holistic services and resources to help improve the health and wellbeing of those we serve.”

As of December 31, 2018, Care1st Health Plan Arizona serves approximately 186,000 Medicaid members and 2,000 Medicare Advantage members in Arizona. WellCare Health Plans also has 19,000 Medicare Prescription Drug Plan members in the state.

Successful Aging Conference takes on dementia Experts will speak at the Successful Aging Conference and share how to improve patients’ welfare as they struggle with dementia. This second annual Sun Lakes conference is from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Greg Selvidge’s Scottsdale home is a veritable roadside attraction for car nuts Greg Selvidge got his start in business with his start-up TravelChair Company. Selvidge invented the chair-in-a-bag concept that is very popular today. (Photos by Kimberly Carrillo)

BY JIMMY MAGAHERN Greg Selvidge pulls up a pair of portable camping chairs and takes a seat on the patio outside of his three-stall, 2,300-square-foot garage, right behind the spot where his beautifully restored 1965 Corvette convertible sits ready for a breezy Monday morning drive.

Sitting by the kitschy, memorabilia-strewn garage, which forms a U-shaped strip mall with two other garages — including one featuring a pair of antique Mobil gas pumps and a compact working car wash — the stocky septuagenarian, in a grey polo, khaki shorts and sneakers, looks like the happy proprietor of the last great Route 66 service station.

Really, this Disney Cars Land-worthy attraction is Selvidge’s personal garage, and each of the six classic Chevys parked in the diesel diorama appear to be delib-

erately placed in spots that cleverly tell their stories. The ’65 Vette, for instance, is parked in front of a “Dead End” sign and another reading “Hollywood Parking Only.” Reading up on the vehicle, it turns out Selvidge picked up the car in Hollywood about 10 years ago, adding to his collection the light yellow 250-horsepower classic formerly owned by actor Gabriel Dell, one of the original Dead End Kids. As if the signs weren’t enough of a clue, behind the car stands a goofy-looking mannequin that even bears a slight resemblance to the movie series’ star, Huntz Hall.

“This car gets driven a lot, especially when the weather’s right,” says Selvidge, questioning the day’s weather forecast, which calls for rain. Tellingly, the brighter yellow ’Vette parked beside it, a new

650-horsepower Z06 that retails at over $90,000 for this particular build, has yet to earn the vintage automobilia that might tell its tale. “The new Corvette next to it doesn’t get driven much at all,” he sniffs, noting that his wife, Sherry Hofler, the car’s originally intended driver, has instead gravitated toward the couple’s other recent purchase, a Porsche Panamera.

“We just bought it because everybody was getting one.”

Truth to tell, Selvidge has trouble tallying just how many cars comprise his collection. The dozen or so American muscle cars, roadsters and hot rods parked inside and outside of the three garages wrapped around the concrete lot are just a part of the fleet the former Seattle-ite keeps around the couple’s 40-year-old Scottsdale home, located just north of Cactus Road across from the Scottsdale Country Club golf course.

“It’s a sickness,” he admits, with a slight laugh, pointing to his first soapbox racer hanging on one wall of the main garage that started his lifelong obsession with all things automotive. “I’ve got another garage on the other end of the house, where I’ve got some Porsches, and I’ve got a neighbor who lets me store some at his house — I’ve got 16 cars over there.

Those are Rolls-Royces and Bentleys and different style cars. But mainly, I like the hot rods.”

Selvidge glances at the dark rainclouds forming overhead, and considers it might Greg Selvidge owns a three-stall, 2,300-square-foot garage where he keeps the cars he has acquired throughout the years.

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be time to move the ’Vettes, Chevelle SS and Bel Airs (a ’57 “Black Widow” and a green ’55 Nomad) into covered spaces.

“That’s the hardest work I have to do around here,” says the long-ago retired entrepreneur, chuckling. “There’s a lot of moving cars around. It takes a while to put all these toys away.”

Brothers of invention How Selvidge acquired the wealth to amass such an enviable collection of classic and contemporary supercars is a story in itself — and it starts with the chair on which he’s sitting.

“You know that chair-in-a-bag you see people toting at every outdoor event today?” he says, pulling out a long, cylindrical storage bag containing a lightweight, folding nylon mesh chair. “I invented these.”

Selvidge’s start-up was called the TravelChair Company, which he says was later bought out by a novelty company specializing in outdoor goods. The inventor made out good on the sale. “I patented the bag, not the chair,” he says. “So, no matter which chair manufacturer wanted to do a chair in a bag, they couldn’t rob the idea from me.”

He scored another hit with an invention he named the Original Car Duster, a short-handled dust mop with paraffin wax-infused cotton fiber strands he discovered could lift dust from a car’s exterior without scratching the paint. “It was later bought by a California company which renamed it the California Car Dustwww.LovinLife.com

er,” Selvidge says. Today the product is considered a must-have accessory by car enthusiasts everywhere.

Selvidge surmises he was always the maker type. Growing up in a small rural town just outside of Bremerton, Washington, where kids were permitted to drive as young as 13, Greg and his brother Craig began tinkering with cars early, rebuilding a 1940 Chevy convertible while they were both in high school. After attending the University of Washington and serving a stint in the U.S. Army as a chaplain’s assistant, Greg joined his brother in managing a marina, where he quickly learned to become a jack of all trades.

“When you work in a marina, it’s a little like being a farmer, as weird as that sounds,” Selvidge says. “You know, if something breaks down, you just figure out a way to fix it. Probably 80% of our customers were Indian fishermen, whose livelihoods depended on them being out on the water every day. If they had a motor burn out, you had to figure out a way to fix it the same day. A lot of the time, we had to actually make our own parts.”

With Craig at the helm, he helped start Craig Craft Powder Coating in the North Seattle area, building a facility to wash and paint boats using a statically-charged powdered polyester material great at protecting watercraft from saltwater corrosion. Selvidge quickly discovered other uses for the equipment, powder coating flip-style poster display racks that he manufactured and sold to art supply and other retail outlets, which found the slick coated surfaces ideal for displaying posters without scratching or creasing the artwork.

“I named that company Wings Inc.,” he says, capitalizing on the wing-like swinging panels soon made famous at every Spencer’s Gifts in America’s shopping malls during the ’80s. “After a number of years, I sold that company to an arts and craft company out of New Jersey.”

Not everyone in Selvidge’s orbit fared as well: the entrepreneur names two former partners, the Wings co-founder and a brother (he doesn’t name which), who each suffered mental illness severe enough to be institutionalized. “The guy I started the poster company with went nuts — literally,” he says. “They had to put him in a straitjacket, and he went to the goofy farm. Eventually I had to buy his wife out of the partnership.”

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Having retired 33 years ago, Greg Selvidge spends his time traveling the country buying, selling and showing off his dream cars.

good. “Thanks to all these inventions, I was able to retire 33 years ago,” says the now 72-year-old full-time Scottsdale resident (he finally sold his “mini-mansion” in Seattle two years ago, after maintaining dual residences since 2004). “The money was coming in whether I got out of bed or not.

“But you never stop working,” he adds.

“Now I just put all my work into my cars.”

laments Selvidge of his grandchildren.

“The oldest is 11, and his IQ is like 185. His old man (Matt Winkler) works as a group engineering manager for Microsoft up in Redmond, so that’s what they’re into.”

Nevertheless, Selvidge admits he’s a doting grandpa, egging the grandkids on to their own endeavors — particularly when he sees them charting their own unique paths to success. The 11-year-old,

Landen Scott-Winkler, is already a gifted cook who qualified as a contestant on the upcoming season of “MasterChef Junior,” the Gordon Ramsay-led competitive cooking show. And Selvidge plans to be glued to his TV. “He went through four auditions on FaceTime, showing them what he could cook, before they finally accepted him,” Selvidge says. “He’ll start taping that in June, and he’s all excited.”

Selvidge admits he’s a little envious of the tools available to young entrepreneurs today. “Back when we started making the chairs-in-a-bag, we had to send a chair to Taiwan so they could know how to size the bags, and then get up at 2 in the morning to talk with them. Today you could just snap a photo on your cellphone, send it to Taiwan, and in 12 seconds they’d have everything they needed.”

He sits back in the folding chair his invention popularized, looking out on his life’s reward of classic Chevys as a light rain begins to fall. “Imagine,” he muses, “how much easier this all would have been with the technology we have today.”

Generation next In some ways, Selvidge seems busier than ever, traveling around the country buying, selling and showing off his latest customized dream cars. With Sherry, he’s often on the road, taking in custom car shows, collector auctions (they’re habitual attendees at the Barrett-Jackson events) and car-themed rockabilly concerts from coast to coast.

“It’s a cool lifestyle,” admits Selvidge, who locally belongs to the Over the Hill Gang hot rod club. “We were in San Diego three weeks ago for a car show, and as soon as we got home, we were off on a trip to Austin for the Lonestar Round Up vintage hot rod show. We’re leaving in a couple of weeks for a cruise to Alaska, and then there’s a big car show over the Memorial Day weekend in Pomona, California. The week after that, I’ll be taking one of my woodies up to Woodies On the Wharf in Santa Cruz. That’s where we always have a full week of fun.”

Unfortunately, while Selvidge has a 44-year-old daughter and three grandkids, no one else in his lineage so far shares his passion for collectible cars.

“No, they’re all little geniuses who are more into computers than classic cars,”

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Aging Arizona

Local home care agencies join Honor Care Network to strengthen their workforce

BY NICOLE HEHL The U.S. population is aging, creating somewhat of a senior boom as those born during the post-World War II Baby Boom, between 1946 and 1964, are reaching mid’50s, ’60s and ’70s.

As a popular state to retire, Arizona is heavily impacted by the demographic shift.

In just six years, we can expect to see as many people older than 65 as younger than 15 living in Arizona, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services’ Arizona Healthy Aging Plan.

The Arizona Department of Health Services also predicts the number of Arizonans 65 and older to increase 174% between 2010 and 2050 – from 883,014 to 2,422,186 – and the 85 and older population to quadruple its size.

This dynamic growth brings challenges, including a shrinking workforce and increasing health care demands, both of

which are already being felt by in-home care agencies.

“We’ve got a real problem,” says Bob Roth, managing partner of Cypress HomeCare Solutions, Arizona’s oldest and independently owned in-home care agency.

“We’ve got to figure out how to care for this population.”

In-home care is a personal passion for Roth, who took on the role of caregiver for his mother when he just 22. In 1994, Roth and his brothers started Cypress HomeCare Solutions, using their insights and challenges from being a family caregiver to help other people’s parents age at home.

“I want to be able to help older adults stay at home; that’s my goal,” Roth sys.

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fore, many Baby Boomers don’t have adult children or family to take care of them as their health needs increase, creating a demand for in-home care services that hasn’t been seen before.

The Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute, an organization that studies the home health industry and tracks direct caregivers, estimates there will be nearly 95,000 personal care aide job openings in Arizona by 2026.

For Arizona’s local, independent home care agencies, it’s a struggle to keep up with that rapid demand.

To address the workforce challenges, Cypress HomeCare Solutions, along with Placita In Home Care, serving Tucson and Southern Arizona, and No Place Like Home Care, serving Chandler and surrounding areas, are partnering with Honor Technology Inc. to improve workforce retention.

Since its start in 2015, the San Francisco-based company has made big strides in addressing the home care workforce dilemma. Its Honor Care Network offers locally owned businesses a workforce delivery system that handles caregiver recruiting and compensation and incorporates technology, standardized training and best practices in customer service.

“By partnering with Cypress HomeCare Solutions and other best-in-class agencies, we’re creating a national network of local home

care agencies committed to improving workforce retention and delivering transparent, quality care,” says Honor Nita Sommers, president of Honor Technology Inc. “Together, we’re solving the challenge of helping more elders thrive in our communities.”

“I’ve watched this company evolve and really create a system that is better than what I have,” Roth adds. “For us to make this leap is very proactive. Honor was coming to this market. As hard as it is to recruit caregivers, it was going to get a lot harder, because they do a great job. They’re more desirable.”

For home care workers, that desirability comes in the form of better pay and benefits, including a 401(k), reduced travel to clients, and better matching of caregivers to patients’ needs. That adds up to a better work environment and encourages job longevity.

For the in-home care agencies, joining the Honor Care Network provides a larger pool of better-quality candidates, access to better technology, and a reduced burden of recruitment and retention allowing them to focus on delivering the best care to clients.

While Roth is cautiously optimistic about the future and the impact that organizations like Honor Care Network can have on the home care workforce, he concedes that rising wages in fast food and retail industries create additional competition and challenges for the home care workforce.

“Health care is our future, and this is the ground floor to learning about the health care industry” Roth says. “I think one of the solutions, more than anything, is to really elevate this position, really be able to demonstrate to our communities that being a caregiver is an incredibly rewarding experience.”

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Retirement Anxiety How to avoid worrying about financial future

BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ According to a recent survey by the Insured Retirement Institute, nearly 50% of Baby Boomers have not yet begun to save for retirement.

“There is also quite a bit of research on those who have,” says Mike Brown, Arizona regional president of Washington Federal Bank. “And Mike Brown is Arizona represident of Washthe news is not gional ington Federal Bank. (Photo good. Many do not courtesy Washington Federal Bank) have near enough to live on in retirement given their current and projected annual expenses.”

The result: retirement anxiety.

“It is a real thing. Think sleepless nights.

Think constant worry. Think actual medical issues as a result if this sort of stress becomes chronic,” Brown says.

Sherry Hall, founder of Hallmark Finan-

cial, says the stress may even be worse for women. She says 80% of women feel unprepared to make wise financial decisions.

“In fact, this pheSherry Hall founded Hallnomenon is called mark Financial. (Photo courte‘the confidence sy Hallmark Financial) gap,’” Hall says.

Another issue, according to Hall, is consumer debt.

“Consumer debt is an anchor weighing down a huge portion of those in their 40s, 50s and 60s who are balancing a growing family, kids in camp and college, a car financed with monthly payments, et al,” Hall says. “But the reality is that today’s bills must be balanced with savings, especially in things like 401Ks and IRA accounts.”

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ing to Hall and Brown.

“Working with a financial adviser may bolster one’s confidence to face uncertainties with a good roadmap that adjusts to whatever life brings,” says Hall, who advises to find a professional who specializes in a sustainable, diversified income flow that assumes a long timeline.

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Wealth Management Group) simple as plugging information into a database and letting a program spit out numbers.”

Stark notes that, instead, it takes having some in-depth discussions – sometimes hard conversations – with a qualified adviser who can help you set up a plan, monitor and adjust it on an ongoing basis.

“And whether one has an adviser or not, there is one critical thing we can all do to help ease our retirement anxiety: having a budget and knowing where each dollar is going on an average month in the household,” Stark says.

After determining the above, Stark notes to: • Follow a budget each month • Live below your means • Avoid debt •Have an emergency reserve fund including six month of living expenses • Maximize your retirement plan contributions •Plan on working longer if needed It also means determining life’s wants versus its needs. And saying “no” from time to time.

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“There seems to be too many to count.

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Entertainment Escape the Heat

Calendar of Events SATURDAY, JUNE 1

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets, 7:10 p.m., Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, tickets start at $20, 1-800-745-3000, dbacks.com. The first 20,000 fans will receive a tribal cap.

Desert Stages Theatre presents a diverse lineup this summer

BY BRIDGETTE REDMAN Desert Stages Theatre has planned a perfect escape from the heat for you this summer.

With offerings from big-name musicals to works created by its late founder, Desert Stages has packed the summer months with five shows presented in the comfort of Scottsdale Fashion Square.

The theater, founded in 1995 by Laurie and Gerry Cullity and Gerry’s mom Joan Thompson, moved into this space a few years ago where they perform on two stages—the Actor’s Café with 56 seats and Cullity Hall with 219 seats. Both are proscenium stages, but the Cullity Hall accommodates bigger shows with larger casts.

The shows are designed to give actors of all ages a chance to be a part of the world of theater.

“Desert Stages goes through the different stages of an actor’s life from youth to teen to adult,” says Virginia Olivieri, the director of marketing and social media, who also acts and directs in the Actor’s Café.

“Gerry and Laurie and his mother Joan Thompson really wanted to make sure every kid had an opportunity to shine and an opportunity to perform in front of an audience and in front of their family.”

Two shows this summer, “Gerry Cullity’s Alice in Wonderland” and “In the Kingdom of Clouds” were written and com-

posed by the late Gerry Cullity to custom create the experience they wanted for their actors.

“More kids have an opportunity to shine and to get those special moments with Gerry,” Olivieri says. “His music and his styling of music is really beautiful and fun and really enhances the story.”

The shows this summer are: “Legally Blonde the Musical,” now through June 16 “Gerry Cullity’s Alice in Wonderland,” Now through June 9 “The Wedding Singer,” June 28 to July 28 “Dixie Swim Club,” June 21 to August 4 “In the Kingdom of Clouds,” August 2 to

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 6:40 p.m., Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, tickets start at $20, 1-800-745-3000, dbacks.com. Two words: Beat LA!

TUESDAY, JUNE 4

Build the Diet that Works Best for You, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, $10 members, $25 guests, vosjcc.org/ fitmindbody. Learn about the lean-and-green approach, and how and why it works. Learn how to plan snacks and meals and understand food labels from Scottsdale Weight Loss Center nutrition instructors. SWLC lunch option available from Milk + Honey for $10.

Knitting Circle at the J, 1:30 p.m., repeats June 11, June 18 and June 24, Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, free, 480-481-7033, harrietc@vosjcc.org. Share the pleasure of knitting and crocheting. Instruction available.

BY LAURA LATZKO through their life.”

The show delves into these characters’ personal trials and tribulations and relationships with each other, bringing humor along with poignant moments.

The production has moments of levity but also touches on subjects such as relationships with men and health problems.

The show follows the journeys of team captain, the former swim team captain, health nut and tomboy with a type A personality and boundless energy; Dinah, an overachieving lawyer with a drive to succeed, a drinking problem and a sarcastic comment for everything; Lexie, a vain sex kitten with a desire to stay young through plastic surgery and a stable of ex-husbands; Vernadette, a teacher with limited financial resources, troublesome children, a self-deprecating personality and a big heart and Jeri Neal, a ditzy nun with a kind demeanor, positive outlook on life and a surprising second calling.

In casting for the show, Collins found it

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Colorectal Cancer Support Group, 6 to 7 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Avenue, Scottsdale, free, 480-314-6660.

Female camaraderie abounds in Desert Stages Theatre’s production Few theatrical shows center around the lives of women, especially those who are middle aged or seniors. Jones Hope Wooten’s “The Dixie Swim Club” continues to be popular among audiences because of how it honestly delves into the lives of five older women.

Desert Stages Theatre will present the show from Friday, June 21, to Sunday, August 4, in its Actor’s Café space.

In “The Dixie Swim Club,” five lifelong friends get together annually in August at the same cottage in North Carolina. These Southern women met while on the same swim team in college.

During the course of the show, the characters age from their mid 40s to their late 70s.

Director KatiBelle Collins says the process of aging these women isn’t very difficult for the actresses, especially as they begin to develop their characters.

“I think once they find that character, it is a very natural thing for that character to age,” Collins says. “I think it’s a natural progression. You are just taking that character

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 important to look at both how well actresses fit the individual roles and how well they meshed as a group.

About five years ago, Collins played Vernadette in another theater company’s production of “The Dixie Swim Club.” She has been working with Desert Stages, as an actress and director, since 2005.

Collins says shows such as “The Dixie Swim Club” foster camaraderie between the cast members.

“It’s the same kind of experience as when women do ‘Steel Magnolias’ together. They are bonding experiences because the plays are so well-written. There’s so much love between the characters that the women can’t help but bond together and make a beautiful ensemble,” Collins says.

To help her cast to become closer, Collins did college bonding exercises with them.

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Current Events Discussion Group, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, free, 480-481-7033, harrietc@vosjcc.org.

Bill Adler leads a discussion each month on current events. Bring ideas to share with the group.

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Breast Cancer Support Groups, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (first Wednesday of the month), Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Road, Chandler, free, 480-314-6660.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6

Desert Rock Wine Dinner, 6:30 p.m., repeats June 7, Fleming’s, 20753 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, $135, 480-538-8000. Chef Ryan Nelson and wine manager Seth Camp have prepared an exclusive wine dinner experience. Each of the locally curated courses are paired with a hand-picked selection of wines from Desert Rock Winery. www.LovinLife.com

Glendale Concert Series With “A Summertime Celebration,” 8 p.m., Murphy Park’s E. Lowell Rogers Amphitheatre, free. The concert features new selections and old favorites honoring D-Day.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7

Foreigner, 8 p.m., The Pool at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, $25, 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com.

Detour Dance Company: “Mamma Mia!” times vary through June 9, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Street, Scottsdale, free, 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org. Detour Company Theatre provides theater training and performance experiences for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities, providing opportunities to develop artistry and participate in the sharing of musical theater with the community. The company’s June production is “Mamma Mia.”

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

Breast Cancer Group, 10 a.m. to noon (second Saturday of the month), Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Avenue, Scottsdale, free, 480-314-6660.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9

You’re Bacon Me Crazy Brunch Crawl, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Downtown Chandler, $15, 480-855-3539, downtownchandler.org. Crawl throughout Downtown Chandler to all the mouthwatering brunch spots. Munch on delicious small bites and drinks at each location for $7 each.

Registration includes wristband, sunglasses and free parking.

Some featured restaurants include Murphy’s Law, SanTan Brewery and West Alley BBQ.

MONDAY, JUNE 10

Cinematic Pop, 7:30 p.m., repeats June 11, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa, $25-$39, 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com. Spire Music presents a concert of new music featuring soloists McKenna Breinholt, Spencer Jones and Cosette Smith, backed by a full orchestra and a massive 100-voice choir, conducted by producer/arranger Rob Gardner.

The Sun Lakes Democratic Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 E. Sun Lakes Boulevard North, Sun Lakes, free, 480-200-3322, craftidoll1@gmail.com. The guest speaker is Jeanne Casteen, candidate for Maricopa County superintendent of public instruction; and Rep. Jennifer Pawlik, who will provide updates on the Arizona Legislature.

TUESDAY, JUNE 11

Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” various times through June 16, ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, $30-$150, 480-965-3434, asugammage. com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12

General Cancer Support Group, 4 to 6 p.m. (second Wednesday of the month), Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 5810 W. Beverly Lane, Glendale, free, 480-314-6660.

Train and the Goo Goo Dolls, 7 p.m., Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Avenue, Phoenix, $22-$298, 602-254-7200, livenation.com.

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Flip Orley, 8 p.m. June 13, 7:30 p.m. June 14, and 7 p.m.

June 15 and June 16, Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Drive, Tempe, $20, 480-921-9877, tempeimprov.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 14

Wine & Design Class: Succulents for Dad, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Arizona Flower Market, 2050 S. 16th Street, Suite 105, Phoenix, $40, 602-707-6294, azflowermarket.com. Grab the classic ’64 Mustang replica for the container of succulents and arrange them. This event is bring-your-own wine. Light snacks will be offered.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

Caregiver Support Group, 10 a.m. to noon, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Road, Chandler, free, 480-314-6660.

Sunland Ballroom Dance, 6 to 9 p.m., Sunland Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Avenue, Mesa, 480-832-9003, $7 advance, $8 door. The dance features the big band sounds of Marlin Zimmerman.

Bloomin’ Beerfest, 7 to 11 p.m., The Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library, 1106 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, $40, 602-258-0109, azirish.org. The Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library will host the 13th annual Bloomin’ Beerfest this June. Try different craft beer tastings, dance to live music, and listen to readings from James Joyce’s “Ulysses.”

Food and additional drinks can be purchased separately at the event.

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Jennifer Lopez, 8 p.m., Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, $64-$600, 602-379-2000, talkingstickresortarena.com.

Free Root Beer Floats for Dads and Grandpas, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Matty G’s Steakburgers & Spirits, 1958 E. Brown Road, Mesa, free, 480-306-7406, facebook.com/ mattygsmesa. Matty G’s Steakburgers & Spirits in Mesa will offer free root beer floats to all dads and grandpas with the purchase of any meal on Father’s Day, June 16. Its root beer floats are made with frozen vanilla custard and are regularly $5.

MONDAY, JUNE 17

Paint Nite: Bridge into Spring Partner Painting, 7 p.m., Old Spaghetti Factory, 1418 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, $35, yaymaker.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 18

Mindful Eating, Mindful Living, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, $10 members, $5 guests, vosjcc.org/fitmindbody. Learn to eat mindfully and develop a healthier relationship with food and your body from Scottsdale Weight Loss Center nutrition instructors. Practicing mindful eating will help you get more in touch with yourself, improve your health and allow you to make wise choices with greater ease. SWLC lunch option available from Milk + Honey for $10.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19

Hootie and the Blowfish and Barenaked Ladies, 7:30 p.m., Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Avenue, Phoenix, $29.50-$139.50, 602-254-7200, livenation.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20

Mature Mavens Dinner, 5 p.m., location revealed when making reservations, 602-371-3744.

Winemaker Dinner Series: Joseph Wagner Wines, 6:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, $95, 480-444-1234, hyatt.com. For those who love food and wine, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale is the perfect place this June. Its Winemaker Dinner Series continues with Joseph Wagner Wines. The event begins with an appetizer and wine reception, followed by an epicurean experience that perfectly pairs wines with an extraordinary four-course dinner.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies, 12:40 p.m., Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, tickets start at $20, 1-800-745-3000, dbacks.com. Arizona Diamondbacks and Lovin’ Life After 50 have teamed up to offer discounted tickets on matinee games for those 50 and older. Visit dbacks. com and use the offer code SENIOR. For information, email jimperial@dbacks.com or call 602-462-4113.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

General Cancer Support Group, 10 a.m. to noon (third Friday of the month), Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 14810 N. Del Webb Boulevard, Suite 3, Sun City, free, 480314-6660.

“Celebrating the Life of Chester Bennington: Photographs by Jim Louvau,” 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., MonOrchid, 214 E. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, $35, monorchid. com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show, 6 to 9 p.m., Embassy Suites, 4400 S. Rural Road, Tempe, $87.69, 480-897-7444, thedinnerdetective.com. Take control and tackle a challenging crime while enjoying a fourcourse meal at the Dinner Detective Show. Keep a look out for the murderer or you may find yourself as the prime suspect!

This dinner event is rated PG-13 and is geared towards adult content. Children ages 15 years old or older are allowed in with adult supervision.

Cooking Class with Chef Marcellino Verzino, 1 to 3 p.m., Marcellino Ristorante, 7114 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, $40, 480-990-9500, marcellinoritorante.com. Learn how to cook pasta alla checca during this cooking class. This dish is not on the restaurant’s menu and will be perfect for hot summer dinner. Pasta alla checca is an Italian pasta dish using fresh, uncooked tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper, typically prepared in the summer with fresh ripe tomatoes. After class, guests will enjoy the pasta dish, salad and biscotti. Seating is limited and reservations are required.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

Jay Leno, 8 p.m., Taking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, tickets start at $35, 480-850-7734, talkingstickresort.com.

Rob Thomas w/Abby Anderson, 7:30 p.m., Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602-379-2800, comericatheatre.com, $43.

MONDAY, JUNE 24

General Cancer Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m. (fourth Monday of the month), Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Avenue, Scottsdale, free, 480314-6660.

TUESDAY, JUNE 25

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Cancer and Caregiver Support Dinner with Cornerstone Church, 6 to 8 p.m., Cornerstone Church, 700 W. Warner Road, Chandler, free, 480-314-6660.

Paul McCartney, 8 p.m., Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, sold out, 602-379-2000, talkingstickresortarena.com.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 12:40 p.m., Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, tickets start at $20, 1-800-745-3000, dbacks.com. Arizona Diamondbacks and Lovin’ Life After 50 have teamed up to offer discounted tickets on matinee games for those 50 and older. Visit dbacks.com and use the offer code SENIOR. For information, email jimperial@dbacks.com or call 602-4624113.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27

Chef’s Kitchen Monthly Dinner Series at Omni Montelucia, 6 p.m., Chef’s Kitchen & Garden at Omni Montelucia, 4949 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, $125, 480627-3039, omnihotels.com. A four-course dinner including one of a kind dishes prepared live, paired with libations from visiting distilleries and winemakers from across the country.

This dinner features Montelucia/Maker’s Mark Bourbon Launch. The event is set in chef’s kitchen and outdoor herb garden.

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$65, 602-875-8080, matchphx.com. Match Restaurant and Lounge and Page Springs Cellars are joining forces to debut a white wine pairing dinner during which guests can enjoy a five-course meal featuring white wine from Page Springs with every dish. Page Springs’ winemaker will guide guests through their white wine journey, and Match’s Chef Orlando Parker has crafted the following menu to complement each sip. The meal includes: lemongrass curry soup paired with 2018 Gewurztraminer; peach and goat cheese salad served with 2018 Malvasia Bianca; roasted garlic butter mussels with 2018 Picpoul Blanc; stuffed lobster tails with La Serrana; and ginger snap cheesecake with 2018 Colorado Golden Delicious Apple.

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

Bottle Release: Patriotic Pie Ciders from Cider Corps, 10 a.m., Cider Corps, 31 S. Robson, Suite 103, Mesa, free admission, cidercorpsaz.com. Cider Corps is releasing its popular Summer Pie ciders in a red, white and blue threepack of bottles beginning 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, for $17.76. The Summer Pie ciders include strawberry rhubarb pie cider (red), apple pie cider (white) and blueberry pie cider (blue). Cider Corps will have each of the red, white and blue ciders on tap. Cider Corps offers discounts for veterans and active military.

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Happy Days’ Anson Williams saves lives

BY NICK THOMAS As one of the most popular television “When ‘American Graffiti’ came out shows in the late ’70s to early ’80s, “Happy (in 1973) and was so popular, ABC reDays” helped propel many cast regulars shot another pilot more like ‘Graffiti’ and into the production side changed some of the of show business. Ron cast,” Williams says from Howard, Henry Winkler, Los Angeles.

Don Most and Anson The show became a Williams all achieved hit and Williams partly recognition behind the credits the show’s procamera as producers, ducer and writer for directors and/or writers. motivating the cast. “I Williams played had such an education Potsie—the naïve, because of Garry Marwell-meaning friend to shall who inspired us to Howard’s Richie Cunbroaden our horizons.” ningham character— Later becoming a and says the show was successful TV director Anson Williams starred as Potsie on “Happy almost shelved when Days.” (Photos courtesy Anson Williams) himself, Williams also the pilot didn’t sell and branched out into the then aired by ABC for an episode of “Love, business world selling dozens of prodAmerican Style.” ucts on QVC. He recently launched BOGO

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Williams is especially gratified with another business venture, Alert Drops, a simple spray he developed to prevent drowsy drivers from falling asleep behind the wheel. He notes that thousands of drowsy-driving related fatalities and many more injuries occur across the United States each year.

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“After a rough day directing in the hot Palmdale desert, I was driving home and suddenly found myself bouncing around in the car off the road. I’d fallen asleep and was extremely lucky I didn’t kill myself. It scared the heck out of me.”

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“uncle,” Dr. Henry Heimlich—yes, of the anti-choking Heimlich Maneuver fame.

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While still appearing in “Happy Days” Williams was inspired to produce the TV movie, “Skyward,” beginning the new phase of his career behind the camera.

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scene. It is the adult show that is being performed in the Actor’s Café stage. “‘Dixie’ was chosen by KatiBelle Collins, the director,” Olivieri says. “It talks about these five women and how they were in the swim team in college and their progression through life together. It’s a really wonderful story and a beautiful play.”

The summer season ends with the play that also kicks off their 25th anniversary season, Gerry Cullity’s “The Kingdom of Clouds.”

Directed by Matthew Villarreal, it is a lyrical rock opera about love, sacrifice, hope, and fate. It takes place, as the title suggests, in the Kingdom of Clouds where the hero, Cirrus, tries to restore balance to a world where hope and creativity have been lost.

flict, are central to the story.

Collins says the characters are women in whom audience members can see themselves, their friends or their family members.

“I think why it works so well is because the characters are so real. When I read it, I see women in my mind,” Collins says.

Collins says the show is empowering because of its strong female cast and central theme of life-long female friendship.

“I think it is encouraging to women to see that kind of friendship and to know that it

August 4, August 9 to August 11 “Legally Blonde” is a teen and adult show. Lisa Barton Figueroa directs it. “‘Legally Blonde’ is really popular; our teens love it,” Olivieri says. “It is a fun show and it has a great message about empowering women. Elle Woods goes to Harvard and goes through this journey of being the best person she can be.”

The 2007 musical is based on the novel and movie in which Elle Woods goes to Harvard law school to try to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner, but instead discovers who she can be despite everyone else’s low expectations of her.

“Alice in Wonderland” is what the theater likes to call one of their “Gerry” shows. Their late founder was a prolific playwright and Desert Stages tries to do two to three of his shows each year. It is being co-directed by Kristin Alba and Erin Tarkington.

“We love to do our Gerry shows through the year,” Olivieri says. “It is a really darling rendition of the Lewis Carroll story. Mr. Cullity wrote music to it and has his own spin on it. We perform it every few years. It’s very popular for our kids.

They just love it.”

To give as many children a part as possible, it has an early cast and a late cast with different children given roles in each cast. The early cast performs on Friday nights and Saturday matinees, the late cast performs Saturday night and Sunday matinees. They also rehearse at different times, with one cast rehearsing from 4 to 7 p.m. and the other from 6 to 8 p.m.

“The Wedding Singer” is the summer teen show. They have a husband and wife team, Mark and Lynzee Forman, directing it, whom Olivieri says have done great work around the Valley.

The musical, which premiered in 2006, is based on the 1998 film. It follows the travails of Robbie, a musician who earns his keep singing at weddings. He’s mourning his relationship with his former fiancée and possibly falling in love with a new woman, Julia.

“The Dixie Swim Club” is a popular comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, a team of playwrights who write plays about Southern women and their relationships.

In this play, five Southern women who were on a swim team together in college meet every August for a long weekend together. The play follows them through www.LovinLife.com

Mixing it up Olivieri says Desert Stages works hard to make sure their lineup is diverse.

Throughout the year, they put on 250 performances with 38,000 seats. They do five youth shows with casts of 60 to 126 actors, ages 3 to 19 and eight adult shows.

Their stage in built in a former movie theater. They’ve retained the snack bar for concessions.

“What’s really fantastic about our theater is that we offer something for everyone,” Olivieri says. “We have such a diverse lineup of shows. There is something you will want to see whether it is ‘Legally Blonde,’ or ‘Dixie Swim Club.” We had a Christmas show earlier this year that was a huge sell out. We have comedies, dramas, fun musicals. We had the Southwest premiere of ‘Disaster’ and (creator) Seth Rudetsky came out and did a talk back.

We had such a great time with that.”

Whether it is family time, girls’ night out, or a date night, Olivieri says their ticket prices are competitive, and with Arizona being so hot in the summer, they can offer cool indoor things to do that will keep everyone entertained.

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The Sun City Poms’ story is told in new Diane Keaton flick

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI The Sun City Poms have spent years being interviewed for print and TV outlets.

But now their story, although fictionalized, has hit the big screen in “Poms” starring Diane Keaton. The movie tells the story of a group of women who start a pom troupe at their retirement community. For the movie’s premiere, the Sun City Poms made the rounds of Harkins Theatres.

“They have our song ‘We Got the Beat,” that’s our signature song, and some of the lines out of the actresses are from many interviews,” says Janece Brown of the 40-year-old Sun City Poms.

“There’s just little things I can relate to.”

As a result of the film, Brown says, other women in communities have called to see how to start a pom group.

Brown became involved in the Sun City Poms after retiring five years ago. A dancer since the age of 5, she approached the group at a festival. They explained to her what it took, showed up at a practice and

has been there ever since.

“There’s been an ache in my heart to dance once again,” says Brown, who worked as a hospital administrator in California. “This has definitely filled that void.”

The Sun City Poms’ calendar is filling up thanks to “Poms.” They’ve received calls from NASCAR, Laughlin and Netflix.

“We’ve had an amazing year,” she says.

“So much stuff has happened that’s never happened before.

“We’ve been interviewed by Steve Harvey, the ‘Today’ show, NBC and ABC. One person wants us to do a reality show. I thought about it, but I think they want to portray us as divas and show us arguing and script us. We don’t want that portrayal of us. We’re always there for each other.

My mother lives with us, she’s 95. We had a birthday party and all the poms showed up at the restaurant.”

“We bicker sometimes, like women of our age.”

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The Sun City Poms, a 40-year-old pom troupe, entertained at the premiere of “Poms” at Harkins Theatres.

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The 70-year-old dancer’s perspective has changed since joining the group.

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Alarming Statistics 1 in 10 older Americans are abused each year

BY THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING As the population of aging Americans is growing, it is critically important to be aware of the issues that impact them.

Reported statistics about physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse are alarming.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living reports that as many as 1 in 10 older Americans are abused or neglected each year—1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. One in 5 older Americans are victims of financial exploitation, but only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse comes to the attention of authorities.

“Older adults and people with disabilities are at great risk of abuse, neglect, and exploitation,” says Mary Lynn Kasunic, president and CEO of the Area Agency on Aging.

“It is vital that the community be aware of this issue, how to recognize the signs of abuse and what to do to protect those who are vulnerable. In a just society, people of all ages and abilities have the right to live free from abuse.”

Area Agency on Aging recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15 each year to raise awareness about the millions of older adults subjected to elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. This year Area Agency on Aging is partnering with Ability 360

to emphasize that we are all vulnerable to abuse, but we recognize that persons with disabilities are at least three times more likely to be victims of violent crimes than those without disabilities.

“We all must be vigilant to create greater understanding and awareness of abuse and neglect and expose how and why it happens,” says Phil Pangrazio, president and CEO of Ability 360.

“Its prevalence among the elderly and people with disabilities of all ages is shameful and must be stopped. Only by working together can we educate consumers, family members, caregivers, professionals and the general public to achieve this goal.”

What can be done?

Report assaults to victims of any age to law enforcement by calling or texting 9-1-1 If you suspect that a vulnerable adult has been a victim of abuse, contact Adult Protective Services at 1-877-767-2385 (TDD: 1-877-815-8390) azdes.gov/reportadultabuse.

“It’s up to all of us to know the signs of abuse and to report them immediately to the appropriate authorities,” Kasunic says.

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Travel Hanging in Houston

It’s big, and so is everything else in downtown Houston. (Photos courtesy of Deb Roskamp)

Five days in America’s ‘City of the Future’

BY ED BOITANO “Where are all the people?” I asked. It was a midweek workday in downtown Houston, and there was barely a soul on the streets. “They’re 20 feet below,” said my guide with a laugh.

“During the summer, it’s so damned hot that it’s dangerous to be outside. So, we live underground in 7 miles or so of 95 air-conditioned blocks connected by tunnels.”

I recalled reading Houston can hit blistering 100-degree temperatures with up to 99% humidity. Its underground world reminded me of a similar one used in Montreal’s winter months. I learned Houston’s was modeled after it.

From the top of the double-decker tour bus we passed blocks of commanding, almost futuristic-looking office towers that dwarfed the remaining older buildings in the modest downtown. The office towers were impressive, many with innovative sculptures out front.

Nevertheless, I was a bit underwhelmed, still trying to get a handle on this city. After all, Houston was the city of the future, generated by the energy industry, as well as the home of NASA. Truth be told, with its wide expanses of unremarkable landscape stretching out to seemingly endless bulldozed flatlands, it was hard to believe that Space City, H-Town, Bayou City was now the fourth largest city in the United States. We passed a few pocket parks, where the city fathers relocated historic homes in an attempt to add a little hisA waitress demonstrates the correct etiquette for devouring a crawfish boil.

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torical significance to the modern downtown.

A stop on McKee Street Bridge over Buffalo Bayou, a 52-mile slow-moving waterway, and the site of Houston’s founding in 1836, was a highpoint. Nestled on the edge of Sesquicentennial Park, the 10.4-acre park commemorates Houston’s 150th birthday, while also serving as a recreational destination for Houstonians.

Rising dramatically above Buffalo Bayou is the stunning “Seven Wonders,” a laser-cut stainless steel sculpture by Mel Chin. Consisting of seven dramatic 70foot towers, each column illustrates 150 children’s drawings, etched in stainless steel plate. With “Heroic Themes” as a mandate, Houston children could participate if they were born in the year of the city’s 150th anniversary.

Buffalo Bayou waterway was the epicenter of 2017’s Hurricane Harvey, one of the costliest tropical cyclones. The rainfall triggered catastrophic flooding in downtown Houston, inflicting $125 billion in damage. But the city quickly rebounded as “The Big Heart,” with its citizens remaining strong and helpful.

As the tour continued, an oak tree behind a gate caught my attention. The guide informed me it was the Old Hanging Oak, a 400-year-old tree, the oldest in Houston. The official word was it used to hang more than 11 criminals between 1836 and 1845. Unofficially, I learned it was the source of an untold number of lynchings, generally of African-Americans. It’s not unusual to bury unsavory parts of history.

There was barely a mention of the now-defunct Enron, whose branding was once proudly displayed throughout the city. The Old Hanging Oak made me think how much Houston had pro-

gressed, and I was interested in learning more about this city.

Houston is a regimented city with people driving to the Uptown District’s Galleria to dine and shop at its 339 stores, or to the 1,700-acre NASA’s Johnson Space Center to learn about human space exploration and scientific knowledge. I opted for the Museum District and its 19 museums galleries and cultural centers. An exhibition entitled, “Vincent van Gogh: His Life in Art” was kicking off at the Museum of Fine Arts. I had recently streamed “At Eternity’s Gate,” a film bio of van Gogh’s life, directed by painter Julian Schnabel, and was keen to see the exhibition.

While chatting in line I noticed Houstonians tend to be easy going and extremely friendly. Some of the folks mentioned newbies to the city automatically gain 50 pounds. I could see why, for the city is a gastronomic heaven with a wide assortment of Mexican, Tex-Mex and Cajun restaurants, due to its proximity to the Louisiana Bayou. There’s a seemingly endless array of unique ethnic restaurants.

Statistics show locals eat out more times a week than in any other American city.

Adding to this, Houston also takes the prize as the country’s most ethnically diverse city; fewer than half of its residents are of European descent, more than onethird are Hispanic, and about one-fourth are African-American.

New food encounters included Hass avocadoes stuffed with shrimp and Mexican Oaxaca cheese, then battered and deep fried, and Houston-style barbecue (yes, it’s different from other Texas regions), typically cooked over hickory wood (though post oak and pecan are often used) and marinated in a sweet, tomato-based sauce. The obsession with food is so great, that countless people said it

was crawfish season. A revisit to a crawfish boil was definitely in order. Did I say it was easy to gain 50 pounds?

It’s interesting to note Texas has existed under six different flags: Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate States of America, and the United States (1846–1861; 1865–present). With so many different governments ruling them, I can see why it makes sense that there is a certain sense of personal freedom and mistrust of government. Texas’ physical boundaries have been the one constant in its history, with citizens generally considering themselves Texans first, U.S. citizens second. The Texas flag has the distinction of being the only state flag displayed at the same height of the U.S. flag.

Texans have even been known to pack a bag of Texas dirt so when out-of-state children are born, they will first walk on the state’s soil.

But why do Houstonians continue to live in this unique city and remain fiercely proud to be a Texan? I approached a number of friendly locals who happily responded to my question. I got everything from “We’re proud ‘cause everything is bigger and better in Texas,” to “Texans never forget, or let anyone else forget, that we were once a separate country.”

A young engineer replied, “Texas feels like a very unique place in the United States, and it has a very unique culture. It’s not quite part of the South, the Midwest or the Southwest. It has a different history, different food, a different ethnic background.”

In 1985, Texas launched the “Don’t Mess With Texas” campaign, discouraging littering on its roadways. Today, it has morphed into a slogan that is used to promote Texas pride.

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Laughter as medicine was a bonus.

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Dining Ghost Ranch

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BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Rene Andrade long ago penned his ideal menu. He thought maybe, just maybe, he could present it to the public.

A year ago he had the opportunity through Ghost Ranch: Modern Southwest Cuisine.

“South Tempe has been embracing us,” Andrade says. “It’s been amazing.”

Ghost Ranch opened last August with a modern Southwestern cuisine, coupled with impressive margaritas, appetizers and cocktails. Brunch is offered on the weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and lunch Monday through Friday.

Andrade is a pedigreed chef. Born in Nogales, Andrade worked under former “Iron Chef America” contestant Beau MacMillan at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort’s Elements and calls him a “great person and an awesome boss.” Prior to that, he was trained by chefs Matt Carter and Gio Osso.

“I’ve been cooking since I was a little kid,” Andrade says. “I’ve been in a kitchen my whole life. I moved up here at 17 and started working for Matt Carter. After that, Elements and it went from there.

“What I bring here is a lot of techniques.

Like you can see the shitake mushrooms

in the chile relleno. That idea came from Elements. I love a mix of ingredients.

“I had great mentors and every single one is different,” Andrade says. “I could bring those techniques to Ghost Ranch.”

Ghost Ranch is owned by David Chamberlin, the brother of chef Aaron Chamberlin. Aaron , who also owns Taco Chelo and the Phoenix Public Market Café, recently sold the restaurant to David.

“When I presented the menu to Aaron, I told him I had it in my book for forever,” Andrade says. “I’ve been eating these dishes my whole life.”

Guests who want to try a little bit of Ghost Ranch’s offerings should try the sampler platter ($23)—grilled skirt steak, one pork enchilada, one chicken enchilada and cheese-filled chile relleno.

“In Mexico, we use skirt steak a lot,” he says. “They’re high-end cuts. They’re so tender and juicy. It’s unbelievable.

The menu is filled with dishes he grew up with, thanks to his cooking skills. The appetizers are creative. The chips, salsa and guacamole ($9)

Ghost Ranch opened under the radar in August 2018, but has since become a neighborhood favorite.

(Photos by Shelby Moore)

features Ghost Ranch’s hand-crushed guacamole. The shrimp ceviche ($15) has lime serrano chile aguachile, cilantro, avocado, orange, radish salad and a fire-roasted tortilla. The vegetarian, gluten-free pumpkin soup ($8) is created with caramelized squash, crispy masa and herbs.

(Above) Ghost Ranch’s Aztec Cake ($16) is a gluten-free dish that features layered tortillas, pulled chicken, roasted green chile, sweet corn and a cheese blend.

(Left) The sampler platter is a nice mix of Ghost Ranch’s specialties—grilled skirt steak, one pork enchilada, one chicken enchilada and a cheese-filled chile relleno. It is $23.

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Salads—orange and jicama; Caesar; and corn salad ($10, $11 and $12, respectively—are vegetarian. Taco platters ranging from braised pork with chimayo chile ($18) to mesquite-grilled swordfish ($23) is a standard on the menu. Enchiladas are creative dishes as well. The vegetable calabacitas squash puree ($16) is available with red or green sauce. Grilled chicken ($18) and chile Colorado braised pork with chimayo chile is gluten free like the grilled chicken and is $17.

Other menu items are Aztec cake ($16) with layered tortillas, pulled chicken, roasted green chile, sweet corn and a cheese blend; and the well-known chile chocolate cake with avocado, lime sauce, coconut gelato and cocoa nibs. It’s addictive—watch out—but it has a kick ($8).

“Our goal is to keep presenting highend ingredients. In Mexico, we use it a lot. The high-end cuts are so tender and juicy. It’s unbelievable. We want to bring the heat a little higher, but still make sure it’s for the community. We like to put ourselves as community restaurants. We listen to guests a lot and we progress with them and chamber with them. We want to progress with the community and see what they like.”

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What’s Cooking?

Kettle Chip Beef Tenderloin with Mango Avocado Salsa

BY JAN D’ATRI

It’s a special occasion dinner, a fabulous Sunday supper, a Father’s Day feast or just a delicious weeknight meal. Beef tenderloin is always a favorite, and I often get requests for different ways to prepare it. Cooked correctly, this cut of beef can be so tender it will melt in your mouth.

In fact, beef tenderloin is widely regarded as the tenderest of all cuts. (After all, you’re getting a filet as a bonus!)

Kettle Chip Beef Tenderloin with Mango Avocado Salsa (Serves 4)

Kettle Chip Beef Tenderloin

Ingredients: - 1 (3 pounds) beef tenderloin - 1/4 cup spice blend for rub (See directions below for recommendations) - 1 cup (crushed) Kettle Brand Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper Potato Chips - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1/2 cup Dijon mustard Directions: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Crush potato chips with mini food prep or place chips in a zippered plastic bag and crush with rolling pin. In a bowl, combine spice blend with crushed potato chips, mixing well. (For the spice blend, I recommend: 1 tablespoon of McCormick Grill Mates, 1 tablespoon McCormick roasted garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend. Or, you can use any of your favorite beef barbecue or rub spices.)

In another bowl, combine softened butter and Dijon mustard, whisking until smooth.

Place beef tenderloin on a baking sheet. With a pastry brush, completely coat the top and sides of the tenderloin. Sprinkle the crushed potato chip and beef spice combination over en-

I’m sharing a recipe that requires only a few ingredients including a Dijon mustard and butter slather that keeps the tenderloin sealed for a succulent outcome. The spices are blended with delicious savory crushed potato chips, and the combination is all you need to bring out the best in this tenderloin!

A refreshing, bright mango avocado salsa is the perfect side for this meal. tire beef tenderloin, patting gently to adhere to mustard. Place in 400-degree oven for about 45 minutes or internal temperature is 130 degrees for rare, 140 degrees for medium rare, and 155 degrees for well done. (Jan’s Note: I cooked the tenderloin to 140 degrees.) Meanwhile, make mango avocado salsa and when done, refrigerate until ready to serve.

When beef tenderloin is done, remove from oven and let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. When ready to serve, slice tenderloin in thin slices and plate with spoonfuls of mango avocado salsa.

Mango Avocado Salsa

Ingredients: - 1 large ripe avocado, diced - 1 large ripe Mango, diced - 1 Serrano chili pepper, minced - 1 medium large tomato, diced - 2 tablespoons red onion, minced - 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped fine - 1 large lime, juiced - Pinch of salt Directions: In a medium bowl, combine diced avocado, diced mango, Serrano pepper, tomato, red onion, cilantro and the juice of one large lime. Gently stir to combine. Add a pinch of salt if needed.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Columns Aging Today

Chew on this

BY BOB ROTH

Managing Partner of Cypress Homecare Solutions

Isn’t it so frustrating when you have to replace something you already own? A new tire, a dishwasher, your HVAC unit? In your mind, that tidy little sum you were sitting on was on the way to becoming a new (fill in the blank). In my home, it’s always about the fabulous outdoor furniture my wife, Susie, is eyeing.

Imagine, if what you are replacing, is a perfectly good (or so you thought) tooth.

Say it’s a molar that has been filled so many times, you need a crown. Or, it’s a crown with decay under it and now you need to extract that tooth and buy yourself a new one.

This is the exact scenario that played out for Susie. At first, she was a bit down in the mouth (pun intended) at the thought of the expense of getting a dental implant. In reality, the dental implant

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surgery which took place right around her birthday was truly the best gift she could have received.

Beyond flashing that winning smile, our oral health affects our ability to speak, eat and show emotions. That sounds like a birthday present and party all in one.

How well we care for our teeth can have a profound effect on our well-being, especially as we age.

Oral health problems in older adults include untreated tooth decay, tooth loss, and gum disease leading to periodontal disease. Periodontal diseases are inflammation and infections of the gums and bone that surround and support the teeth. In its early stage, called gingivitis, the gums can become swollen and red, and they may bleed. In its more serious form, called periodontitis, the gums can pull away from the tooth, bone can be lost, and the teeth may loosen or even fall out.

• 47.2% of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease.

• Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of adults 65 years and older have periodontal disease.

The following are warning signs of periodontal disease: • Bad breath or bad taste that won’t go away • Red or swollen gums • Tender or bleeding gums • Painful chewing • Loose teeth • Sensitive teeth • Gums that have pulled away from your teeth • Any change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite

• Any change in the fit of partial dentures Poor dental health can be the result or exacerbate chronic health conditions.

Conditions such as diabetes, stroke, oral cancers, and respiratory diseases and osteoporosis have a cause and effect inter-relationship to periodontal disease. In other words, oral and dental health is of paramount importance to overall health.

Think of the importance of oral health as we sing along, “neck bone is connected to the jawbone.”

Getting regular dental exams, brushing and flossing is key. We put our choppers through lots of wear and tear in a lifetime and if you want to keep them, you need to show the love. Don’t skip these basic operating instructions that you always nagged your kids about when they were young.

If you can’t afford dental care, contact your state dental organization. They may be able to refer you to dentists in your area who provide care at a reduced rate.

For Arizona, go to azda.org and go to the header: For the Public. The last option in the drop down is Community Dental Clinic List. In addition, most dental schools have a clinic staffed by the professors and students, where care is provided based on your ability to pay.

Are you in the driver’s seat or will you wind up taking residence in the dental chair? Take charge of your oral and dental health. I empower you to take control of your chewing, smiling, and speaking destiny with good habits and regular professional cleaning. In other words, only floss the teeth you want to keep and be true to your teeth, so they won’t be false to you. www.LovinLife.com

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Hospice Is Hope

First responders take compassion training to help dementia patients

BY LIN SUE COONEY “I’m a hostage here!”

But in fact, “Mr. Ford” is not a hostage.

He’s a fictitious dementia patient at the center of a training video Hospice of the Valley is producing in partnership with the Phoenix Fire Department. The goal: to teach first responders the best ways to help dementia patients who are in distress.

By using actors to simulate real-life scenarios—firefighters, police and paramedics learn best practices, including: communicating in nonthreatening ways, establishing a comforting rapport; de-escalating fear and violent behavior and reassuring patients they are safe.

Hospice of the Valley shot two training videos to illustrate teaching points, ones that can completely transform an interaction with a terrified and confused person with dementia.

The first video, with which Hospice of the Valley collaborated with Phoenix Police Department, focuses on an elderly woman in her 70s with dementia who fell and hurt her knee in a grocery store parking lot.

She is delusional—thinking she is much younger—and frantic to pick up small children up from a bus stop.

In this scenario, first responders learn how to speak calmly and introduce

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Hospice of the Valley and the Phoenix Fire Department partnered to produce two dementia training videos.

(Photos by Delbert Vega, Hospice of the Valley)

themselves by name. They call the patient by her name and offer friendly reassurance that her kids are going to be fine. One firefighter takes the lead and asks the others to step back so the patient feels less intimidated. Communication is at eye level and first responders remove sunglasses, which can frighten dementia patients. At all times, they seek to soothe her distress, saying things like,

“I am going to keep you safe. I’m here to help you. I’m going to stay right here.”

Hospice of the Valley’s Gardiner Home, an inpatient care home specializing in dementia care, was the setting for the second video. Retired fire Capt. Gary Allen Ford plays a 63-year-old with advanced dementia -- who is “agitated and combative.” When firefighters arrive, he complains of “feeling hot” and they learn he has a history of cardiac issues.

In this particular scene, the staff person is newly employed and doesn’t know much about Mr. Ford, who is ranting loudly and pacing erratically. Wearing a military-style camouflage jacket, the Vietnam War veteran keeps demanding that he be taken to the “base,” as he’s convinced he’s on leave and needs to get back immediately.

The lead fire medic uses his military history to bond with the frantic patient and calm him down. He tells Mr. Ford he’s a veteran himself from the Iraq War — and thanks him for his service. He explains to Mr. Ford that he’ll be checking his vitals and asks him if he’s having difficulty breathing. Then he tells him they’re

getting an ambulance to take him to the hospital.

“On the base?” Mr. Ford asks.

“On the base,” the medic replies without missing a beat.

When Mr. Ford’s wife arrives to Gardiner Home, they learn more about Mr. Ford’s health and medication, eventually concluding that a possible infection may explain his agitation. The fire team assures a distraught Mrs. Ford that someone will accompany her husband to the hospital — so he won’t be frightened and they offer helpful resources.

Both training videos are part of HOV’s Dementia Care Fellowship program— and the project was spearheaded by Capt. Dan Daley, who recently retired from the Phoenix Fire Department. Daley and current fire Capt. Benjamin Santillan are committed to making sure first responders serve the community with compassion as well as expertise.

“Our job is not to judge any patient, but to find out what’s really going on,” Santillan said.

“We are grateful for the education we’re getting from Hospice of the Valley. It gives us the ability to understand dementia and how the disease process works.” Santillan notes that he lost his grandmother to dementia, now the fourth-leading cause of death in Arizona.

Daley agrees. “We have to show understanding and patience. When a dementia patient is hostile or aggressive, we need to remember-- it’s not the person acting that way, it’s the disease taking over,” he said.

Hospice of the Valley offers a unique in-home Palliative Care for Dementia Program to help improve quality of life for dementia patient and support their family caregivers.

To learn more about this innovative program, which is offered at no-cost for the first month, call us at 602-636-6363 or visit http://bit.ly/2YOmYx0 Financial aid is available. www.LovinLife.com

The Healthy Geezer

Bladder incontinence can be treated

BY FRED CICETTI

Q

I’m having a devil of a time controlling my bladder. Any suggestions?

About 10% of men and women over the age of 65 have trouble with bladder control, known officially as urinary incontinence.

Women suffer from this more than men.

During urination, muscles in the bladder contract, forcing urine into the urethra, a tube that carries urine out of the body. At the same time, muscles surrounding the urethra relax and let the urine pass. If the bladder muscles contract or the muscles surrounding the urethra relax without warning, the result is incontinence.

Short-term incontinence is caused by infections, constipation, and some medicines. If the problem persists, it might be caused by weak bladder muscles, overactive bladder muscles, blockage from an enlarged prostate, damage to nerves that control the bladder from diseases such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s.

In most cases urinary incontinence can be treated and controlled, if not cured. If you are having bladder control problems, go to your doctor. Doctors see this problem all the time, so there is no need to be embarrassed.

Your doctor may do a number of tests on your urine, blood and bladder. You may be asked to keep a daily chart about your urination.

There are several different types of urinary incontinence.

If urine leaks when you sneeze, cough, laugh or put pressure on the bladder in other ways, you have “stress incontinence.”

When you can’t hold urine, you have “urge incontinence.”

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“overflow incontinence.”

Many older people who have normal bladder control but have difficulty getting to the bathroom in time, have “functional incontinence.”

There are many ways to treat urinary incontinence. The method depends upon the type of problem.

You can train your bladder with exercises and biofeedback. You can also chart your urination and then empty your bladder before you might leak.

Your doctor has other tools he can use.

There are urethral plugs and vaginal inserts for women with stress incontinence.

There are medicines that relax muscles, helping the bladder to empty more fully during urination. Others tighten muscles in the bladder and urethra to cut down leakage.

Surgery can improve or cure incontinence if it is caused by a problem such as a change in the position of the bladder or blockage due to an enlarged prostate.

Common surgery for stress incontinence involves pulling the bladder up and securing it. When stress incontinence is serious, the surgeon may use a wide sling. This holds up the bladder and narrows the urethra to prevent leakage.

Even if treatment is not fully successful, management of incontinence can help you feel more relaxed and comfortable about the problem.

Fred Cicetti is a freelance writer who has covered health topics since 1963. If you have a question for him, email fred@healthygeezer.com.

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