Living Well by Andrea Giacalone

LIVING WELL SPRING 2015 • ISSUE 1

NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA’S MAGAZINE FOR THOSE 55 AND OLDER

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Living life to the fullest There are many euphemisms for getting older — more than enough to fill this magazine from front to back. But, you’ll find that’s not what this magazine is about. It’s not about getting older. It’s about living the best life possible as you age. Living Well is dedicated to helping its readers embrace their age and celebrate the years of experiences they have enjoyed. It’s about keeping healthy, venturing into life’s next chapter while looking and feeling great. In this inaugural issue of Living Well, we hope you find help with all those things and more. From getting into the yoga lifestyle to discovering the secrets to a good night’s sleep to fueling yourself with the right natural supplements, we hope to help you live the best life possible. Misty Knisely, Managing Editor misty.knisely@pharostribune.com

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STRETCHING IT OUT The benefits of the yoga lifestyle are within reach for all ages, abilities. Pg. 4

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it out Yogis tell of how the discipline changed their lives for good Words Mitchell Kirk • Photos J. Kyle Keener

pril Coplen, 56, had a back injury that had been plaguing her for about five years. A surgeon told her his services weren’t required and suggested yoga.

With roots in Asian religions and philosophies since ancient times, the exercise has been and continues to be a discipline that combines various physical postures and breathing to provide relief and relaxation for the body and mind. “My good friend took me to a class and I never looked back from that,” Coplen said.

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I think one of the biggest things we teach people is learning to take care of themselves and knowing their personal limits. Natasha Walters, owner of BodyWorks

The Logansport resident has been doing it regularly for about a year now and has even started to teach classes to participants who are her age and older. “Oh my gosh,” she said, “it’s like a whole new life now.” As people grow older, they become more susceptible to conditions like arthritis and ailments like Coplen’s. The inverse relationship between age and range of motion result in an increased difficulty to accomplish daily physical tasks, whether it’s tying shoelaces or bending down to pick something up. Several teachers and students of yoga, or yogis as they’re known, hailing from north central Indiana say the practice can restore many of the assets old age is often blamed for taking away. But before you dismiss it as a craze only accessible in big cities, become intimidated by visions of bodies twisted into pretzel-like shapes and plagued by doubts 6 • LIVING WELL

about your own flexibility, know this: It’s available locally and with the proper tools and instruction, yoga can be practiced by those of just about any age and physical condition. It can even be done in a chair. Natasha Walters owns BodyWorks, which has yoga studios in Logansport and Monticello. She estimates 60 percent to 70 percent of her students are ages 55 through 75. “I think the physical practice of yoga is about longevity,” Walters said. “So being able to maintain the activities that we’re doing throughout, such as bending over and picking something up or tying your shoes or things like that, can become difficult if we’re not doing things that keep that range of motion.” Muscles bind up with inactivity, she continued, adding a regular yoga routine can both help prevent that from happening and bring back one’s range of motion after it

diminishes. “I think it happens pretty quickly,” Walters said. “We see that a lot in runners who come in. They’re really tight and it doesn’t take long at all to be able to learn the mechanics of moving your muscles in a more efficient way.” Part of the reason her student body is older, she assumed, is because it’s an age range that typically comes with more free time.

reminded, something seniors should think about when starting out any new physical activity. “I think one of the biggest things we teach people is learning to take care of themselves and knowing their personal limits,” Walters said.

Don’t try to do what your neighbor on the mat next to you is doing, just focus on your own body. April Coplen

“At that age, they’re better able to receive it because you’ve kind of gotten to the point in life where hopefully you don’t have as many things going on,” Walters said. But with age can come those physical limits, she

chair,” Walters said.

This can be accomplished by teaching modifications. Sometimes, that modification is practicing yoga while seated in a chair. “Almost everything you need to do you can adapt into the

Stacy Rans, a teacher and studio manager for BodyWorks, leads a class called Gentle Yoga that meets weekly. The 45-minute sessions offer chairs and other Spring 2015 • 7

props that aid her students in keeping their postures.

The effects of many of the postures can be altered to accommodate someone sitting in a chair because of the unrestricted nature of some of yoga’s most important elements.

It’s made up of yogis in their 70s and 80s, she added. “Sometimes people hear about yoga and think they have to be in a particular physical condition,” Rans said. “They’ll think they’re not flexible enough, instead of just

It’s like a whole new April Coplen

“The breath work is still there,” Rans said. “Breath work is huge in yoga. That focus is still there. Creating a supportive, relaxed setting — that is still there. All of the physical benefits life now. you get from a yoga practice are still happening.”

knowing they should just come wherever they’re at and they’ll find a place for them.” One of Rans’ students couldn’t lift her arms above her shoulders when she first started practicing yoga. Gradually, she gained the range of motion to do so. “It’s really cool to see that kind of progress happening,” she said.

Walters said she recommends BodyWorks’ Gentle Yoga, Beginners Yoga and Therapeutic Yoga for those 55 and older. “Coming in, it’s ideal to get in the right class,” Walters said. “I love to get them in that Therapeutic class because it’s all about range of motion and breathing.” She added Therapeutic Yoga is

ideal for students recovering from disease, injury and physical ailments. “The idea is that we’re improving the functions of all the different systems in the body with just gentler range of motion and breathing exercises,” Walters said. About one year after Coplen started yoga, her back pain has improved immeasurably and she’s training to become a teacher herself. For her, the mental benefits that result from the practice are just as valuable as the physical ones. “I have learned letting go of the past, living in the moment and not worrying about the future,” Coplen said. “I always leave with the same feeling — my body feels good and my mind is relaxed and I have energy.” She leads a class at the Cass County

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April Coplen demonstrates a yoga pose at BodyWorks Yoga studio in downtown Logansport.

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for balance and prevention of falls.” When Coplen first started teaching at the Senior Center, she had her students participate while seated in chairs. After a while, she thought they might be able to mix in some yoga from a standing position. They met the challenge with great success. Not long after, she watched her students improve even further. “Little by little, everyone was on the mat,” Coplen said. “They just

kind of made me up my game every week. I was amazed by how much they were able to do.” Just like she did for her students when they all started out in their chairs, Coplen recommends new yogis don’t rush their practice. “They should start out in the slower-paced classes... then know your teacher is going to be there to keep you safe, that you are never going to be pushed beyond what

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Mental benefits that result from the practice of yoga are just as valuable as the physical ones. you can do,” she said. “In fact, we encourage them to do this to the extent that it feels good. Don’t try to do what your neighbor on the mat next to you is doing, just focus on your own body.”

10 BENEFITS OF YOGA 1

Improves your flexibility

Builds muscle strength

“Always trust your own body,” she said, “listen to you own body and don’t be afraid to ask questions.”

Helps prevent joint breakdown

Coplen’s classes ceased briefly for the winter, but she said they’ll return soon.

Increases blood flow

Boosts immunity

Improves your posture

Increases focus

Improves your balance

Releases tension

Improves sleep

Rans shared a similar sentiment.

Teachers provide the proper instruction at the right pace and provide all the tools. Students choose their reasons for starting, whether it’s loosening those muscles that have been tightening over the decades, getting over insufferable aches like the one Coplen conquered or a desire to be able to pick up the car keys you dropped without wincing. But in order to continue to see the benefits, the motivation that drives those to start must last over time. “Learning what we do in these classes and what will help them feel better and then doing that just five minutes every day makes such a big difference,” Walters said.

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1. Bedrooms are for sleeping. Use your bedroom only for sleeping. After turning off the light, give yourself about 20 minutes to fall asleep. If you’re still awake and not drowsy, get out of bed. When you feel sleepy, go back to bed.

2. Follow a regular sleep schedule. Even on the weekends, go to sleep and get up at the same time every day. Easier said than done, we know.

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4. Routine, routine, routine. Doesn’t really matter what routine you choose (within reason, of course), but find one that works and stick with it. Some people watch television, read a book, listen to soothing music, or soak in a warm bath.

3. Watch your diet. Be careful about when and how much you eat. Large meals close to bedtime may keep you awake, but a light snack in the evening can help you get a good night’s sleep. Stay away from caffeine late in the day. Also, drink fewer beverages in the evening to avoid an overnight bathroom break.

6. Let there be dark! Your bedroom needs to be dark. It’s easy to check if your bedroom is dark enough to promote a good night’s sleep. It’s simple. 1) Turn out the lights. 2) Let your eyes adjust. 3) If you can see details of your surroundings, you need to block out light.

5. Sunshine is your friend. Get outside in the sunlight every day. Researchers have found that those who have more natural light exposure tend to have more restful sleep at night.

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Older women embracing younger, more modern hair trends

he beehive. The bouffant. The feathered flip.

We all remember these hairstyles of days gone by, and many are thankful they’ve gone. They represent an era when women seemed almost trapped in a hairstyle choice as they aged. But as those styles have found their way out of current trend, women are now finding themselves with many more options to age gracefully. Today, many older women are embracing the hair trends of younger generations and not confining themselves to former societal rules. MAKING A CHANGE Many women seek a change in hairstyles as they age. The most drastic of the changes is cutting the length. The decision to cut the long locks and embrace a shorter and less cumbersome head of hair is becoming popular with women above 55 years old, said Grand Design owner Lynne Herr in Kokomo.

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“The trends are heading toward shorter hair, mainly because it is easier to care for,” said Herr. “There is no fuss with a short haircut. Everyone is busy in life so they like the low maintenance that comes along with shorter hair. People in their 60s still want to look good, and they want what is in style. But they still want what is easy.”

and volume.

Diana Robbins of Hair Salon 303 in Logansport said short styles give older women a more youthful appearance, playing toward one’s evolving facial structure and increasing the hair’s level of fullness

Older women are embracing the pixie cut, the shaggy lob and short, edgy looks.

“The hair style isn’t always super short, but it is very chic. Both bobs and neck line cuts are very popular,” Fye said.

CHANGING LIFESTYLES “Women today are in the work force a lot longer, so they tend to keep up

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with the trends,” Fye said. “They want to return to an effortless look and wearable finish. The sort of hair that is trendy now goes hand in hand with that sort of look. The styles are simple and wearable.” And while the style of many may center on a short haircut, the shoulder length cut is still relatively popular amongst people in the 55 and older community, Fye said. Hair styles that accommodate the shoulder length look – waves, back-swept curls and something like a blunt lob – are more difficult to maintain and require a higher level of maintenance, but the market is there for women in the mature demographic.

“It seems like this age group works well with pastel color formulas or with adding dark colors in small amounts,” Fye said. “They can keep the color of their youth, but also have the softness of lighter colors around their face.” Fye says to avoid the box color at the store and keep your look professional. “Women above 55 can really look sophisticated with different coloring styles,” she said.

NOT JUST COVERING GREY As women age, a common hair decision often involves hair color. While many people consider hair coloring to be a trend mostly espoused by younger generations, mature women commonly choose to either darken or change their natural hair color. “More clients of that age are going with an untraditional color,” Fye said. “They are adding low lights, highlights and pastel colors.

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Supplements can help fill the nutritional gap

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our bones are starting to creak. Your eyesight isn’t what it used to be. Mowing the lawn is starting to become a challenge. Getting a good night’s sleep seems impossible.

Cutting back on your diet, though, means you’re losing out on important nutrients at a time when it becomes increasingly difficult for your body to absorb those nutrients.

Yup, you’re getting older.

Another reason could be the prescription medication you’re taking. Nearly 70 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug, and more than half take two, according to researchers at Mayo Clinic and Olmsted Medical Center.

It’s no secret that aches and pains are a normal part of aging. But what may seem like a secret is … why? Joan Johnson, founder and owner of Sunspot Natural Market, which has stores in Kokomo and West Lafayette, said much of the soreness and stiffness associated with your sunset years comes from the normal wear and tear your body experiences after decades of bangs, bumps and bruises. But a lot of it can also be attributed to a lack of the vitamins and minerals that are essential for the body to stay healthy and strong. Johnson said some of that is just natural. As you get older, your body cuts back on producing certain kinds of chemicals and hormones that help keep up your vigor and vitality. But a lot of it has to do with what you eat. As people get older, she said, their appetite for a good meal tends to decline. Johnson said that happened to her mother after she started losing her sense of smell. Food just wasn’t as appealing as it used to be. 16 • LIVING WELL

Johnson said many prescription drugs may deplete your body of vital nutrients like zinc, magnesium or potassium. Add it all together, and chances are you’re not getting all the vitamins and minerals you need as you start getting older. But there’s a way to keep your body full of the nutrients it craves: Natural supplements. There’s a huge variety of pills, capsules and tablets on the market today that contain all the nutrients you can find in nature. Some of them you might need. Some of them you don’t. Here are a few that help treat some of the most common ailments you might experience as you age: VITAMIN D Vitamin D is sometimes called the “sunshine vitamin” because your skin naturally produces it when exposed

to sunlight. But getting outside can become more difficult in your twilight years, and that could lead to deficiency in vitamin D. Research suggests a lack the vitamin in older people can lead to osteoporosis and bone softening, as well as an increased risk of Type 1 diabetes and pain in your muscles and bones. GLUCOSAMINE CHONDROITIN If you’re starting to experience achy joints, glucosamine and chondroitin could help. They’re a normal element in your bone cartilage that serve as padding between your joints, so a lack of them could lead to a deterioration of your joints. Glucosamine and chondroitin are often combined in pills, and many people take them to help combat osteoporosis. OMEGA 3 Omega 3 is a fatty acid that’s found in things like fish oil and flaxseed oil. Research indicates it may help lower the risk of heart disease, depression, dementia and arthritis. It’s an especially important supplement since your body doesn’t produce it naturally. The only way to get it is through foods like fish, walnuts or vegetable oil. Omega 3 oils are especially good for your heart, since it fights plaque buildup in your arteries and helps blood flow. VITAMIN B-12 Studies aren’t conclusive on what B-12 helps treat, but the verdict

is in on what happens if you don’t have enough of it. Research shows low amounts can cause fatigue, weakness, memory loss and other problems with the nervous system. B-12 supports healthy cells and red blood cells, and also helps the body produce DNA. People over 50 are especially prone to have a deficiency in B-12, since it becomes harder for our bodies to absorb as we get older. L. ACIDOPHILUS Keeping your immune system up is always important for fighting off sickness, but it becomes even more important as you age. A good way to do that is taking a probiotic called Lactobacillus acidophilus – a friendly kind of bacteria that combats the bad bacteria that live in the intestines. A big portion of the body’s immune system comes from the gut, so keeping it strong and healthy helps your body fight back against infections and viruses. A GOOD MULTIVITAMIN Nothing can help keep up the body’s general health like a good daily multivitamin. They help fill in the vitamin-and-mineral gaps created by our diets. How much of one specific vitamin or mineral you need depends on your gender and age, and there are lots of multivitamins that are geared toward the special needs of older people.

Any good multivitamin should include most of the following: C, B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6, folic acid (B9), B12, B5 (pantothenic acid), biotin, A, E, D2 or D3, K, potassium, iodine, selenium, borate, zinc, calcium, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, betacarotene and iron. EATING HEALTHY Supplements are exactly what they sound like: Things you should take to supplement the nutrients you aren’t getting from your diet. Although supplements play an important role in staying healthy, nothing’s better for your body than eating honest-to-goodness food like fruits and vegetables, said Judy Masters, a certified natural health professional and owner of Judy’s Goodlife Emporium in Logansport. “A lot of times, people use supplements in the absence of alternating their lifestyle,” she said. “If you have an unhealthy lifestyle, you’re going to need the supplements more than those who are drinking lots of water, sleeping well, eating lots of fruits and vegetable and getting some exercise every day.” Staying active is especially important as you age. Even though your body might not feel up for it, Masters said, getting up and moving is vital your wellness. “We’re prone to say my body hurts, so we don’t move much,” she said. “But that’s not necessarily a good thing … Nothing heals the body better than the body, and nothing replaces getting good exercise.” But for those who need them, supplements play a vital role in staying healthy as we grow older.

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THINK POSITIVE.

TURN YOUR SPARK INTO A FLAME.

Negative thoughts can become self-fulfilling prophecies. Research has shown that thinking positively about getting older can lengthen your life by as much as 7.5 years. Do you have a passion, talent or hobby that you do well at? Nurture it, grow it, and let that enthusiasm spill over into other areas of life.

KEEP YOUR MOTOR RUNNING.

Lacking energy and motivation may result from challenges in your life as simple as losing focus on your goals. Don’t underestimate your ability to recharge through lifestyle changes and gain the energy to do the things you love to do.

EAT A BALANCED DIET.

This is the one you knew was coming: a balanced diet and healthy weight are keys to physical and mental health. Cut back on calories if your weight is trending the wrong way.

REGULAR EXERCISE.

Staying physically active fuels the body and mind and helps prevent physical and mental decline. Just walking for as little as 10 minutes, 3 times a day is infinitely better than doing nothing. The key is to be consistent. Source: International Council on Active Aging

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE.

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DON’T STAY DOWN.

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KEEP LEARNING.

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Do games really help you keep your brain healthy? Words Sarah Einselen • Photos J. Kyle Keener

ou can already hear Mary Poppins singing.

“Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down,” actress Julie Andrews sang as the title character of the classic children’s musical “Mary Poppins.” Though she was talking about children’s chores, when it comes to keeping your brain functioning well as you age, it’s no less true. “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun” – and for the job of brain training, researchers have found that games that challenge your mental skills are great ways to keep the brain agile. So-called “brain games” cover a wide array of activities – everything from solving a Rubik’s Cube puzzle to getting that 98-point word in Scrabble to escaping the ghosts in a Pac-Man computer game. That’s because the key element isn’t the subject. It’s what kind of brain activity they trigger. "We're talking about things that involve working memory, planning, scheduling, dealing with ambiguity," Ball State University professor Kerri Pickel says. She keeps up with the latest research into cognitive decline and ways to prevent it as part of the classes she teaches on cognitive psychology in the university’s graduate psychology programs. Crossword puzzles and “more challenging card games like bridge” also fall into the brain games category, she said. “Those things likely to help people because they require cognitive effort,” Pickel added. “There’s kind of a ‘use it or lose it’ idea.” Research into brain games and how they help stave off

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age-related cognitive decline is fairly new, but it’s the focus of a fair amount of attention at this point, Pickel said. Some cognitive decline is normal, if you ask researchers at Emory University. The institution’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center indicates that it’s not true, though, that aging inevitably means senility.

Keeping mentally stimulated is one of four ways the researchers say you can slow down age-related changes in your brain. It’s a misconception Pickel has encountered, too. “As people get older, a lot of people fear developing dementia or having cognitive impairment,” she said. “They think they’re ‘losing it.’” But some of those experiences – like “tip-of-the-tongue episodes” – are perfectly normal for people of any age, she said. “You’ve got to remain calm about that and realize everybody experiences that.” Emory researchers do say some areas show normal decline as someone ages, but others remain stable and interventions may actually slow some of the changes that do happen. Knowledge and experience, for example, stays stable as you age. Memory of events that happened years ago, too, stays with you, and your ability to focus on one thing doesn’t usually decline, either. Your verbal

THE BRAIN CHANGES WITH AGE It isn’t true that you inevitably lose your cognitive ability as you age. While some areas of thinking show normal decline with age, others remain stable. Here’s a breakdown from Emory University of how age and cognition normally interact: INTELLIGENCE: The knowledge or experience you’ve accumulated over time actually remains stable with age. On the other hand, “fluid” intelligence, or abilities not based on experience or education, tend to decline. MEMORY: Recall of past events that have been stored over many years remains relatively preserved. Recent memory or forming new memories, however, is more vulnerable. ATTENTION: Simple attention, like attending to a television program, tends to be preserved in older age. You might have a harder time, however, with divided attention, such as trying to pay attention to the television and talk on the telephone at the same time. LANGUAGE: Verbal abilities including your vocabulary are preserved as you age. Common changes have to do with finding the words you want during a conversation or trying to recall names of people and objects. The information is not lost but it is more difficult to retrieve and takes longer. REASONING AND PROBLEM SOLVING: Traditional ways of approaching solutions are maintained. Problems that have not been encountered during your life may take extra time to figure out. SPEED OF PROCESSING: Aging does affect how fast you carry out cognitive and motor processes. That doesn’t mean that you can’t do the activities, but rather that they just take longer. Source: Emory University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

abilities – including your vocabulary – also stick with you, the center indicates, though it may take longer to find the word you want if you’re in the middle of a conversation. The parts that may actually be subject to age-related decline, the Emory researchers indicate, are abilities that aren’t based on education or experience; your recall of recent events or forming new memories; splitting your attention between two or more things; and just how quickly you can perform mental or physical activities. Keeping mentally stimulated is one of four ways the Emory researchers say you can slow down age-related changes in your brain. If you want to get the most benefit out of brain games, Pickel says it’s best to start when you haven’t experienced any cognitive decline, or maybe are just beginning to feel it. Keeping physically active seems to help your cognitive abilities, too, by increasing oxygen and blood flow to the brain. And it doesn’t matter whether you pay for a brain-training service like Luminosity or simply pick up an inexpensive toy at the dollar store, she said. “People wouldn't have to spend a lot of money to do these things.”

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While games that focus on recalling things learned a while ago – trivia quizzes, for instance – can be fun, there’s less certainty about whether they actually slow age-related cognitive decline, Pickel said. On the other hand, some trivia games bring people together – and that’s a big plus, too. "It's not just cognitive activity that researchers think helps delay cognitive decline,” Pickel pointed out. “Social involvement helps, too. … Older people who are isolated, who don't go out and meet people, they are more at risk." So if a weekly round of Trivial Pursuit is your thing, it’s certainly not going to hurt. And one last thing – no technique is guaranteed to stave off dementia or other forms of cognitive decline, Pickel added. The factors that go into it are too complex for that. Your genetics, some medications and general lifestyle choices, like diet, physical activity and social interaction, also play a role. “It’s not like everything is controllable,” Pickel said. But she said that challenging your mind with things like brain games – along with staying social and physically active – is “the best stuff you can do to stay mentally healthy.”

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Check out these websites for games to keep your brain in tip-top shape. • www.aarp.org/health/brainhealth/brain_games Eight games to challenge your working memory, problem-solving and language skills • www.sporcle.com Quiz website with thousands of timed and untimed trivia and logic games • www.luminosity.com Braintraining service exercising your working memory and attention (subscription required) • www.gamesforthebrain.com Online versions of classic games like Chinese Checkers, Mahjongg and chess as well as new games

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oday, a solid 60 percent of individuals who book trips through Unique Travel in Logansport are 55 years of age and older, a fact owner Tom Coleman surmises is because the agency does a large amount of business with group trips, trips which include one-day trips, bus trips, cruises and even trips across the world. While safety in numbers is key, people also like to travel in numbers to experience the trip with friends. Coleman says the people who utilize his travel agency come in together to take those trips. “So they have that sense of security,” Coleman said. “And, we’ve been [to the desired location] before. We know where to go eat. We know where to take them shopping. We know the things they’ll enjoy. At the same time, we’re flexible enough that if someone says ‘We’re close to’ something, and we have the time, we can go off the beaten path and go see it.” Coleman and AAA Travel in Kokomo have many travel options available. Here, we present five opportunities to get away.

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Restaurants, retailers lure in older crowd with discounts

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oyce Eckelbarger isn’t afraid of revealing her age. In fact, she enjoys it.

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She, and many others who are 55 years or older, has the opportunity for discounts greater than a conventional coupon or deal — the senior discount. Many restaurants and businesses offer these age-related discounts, but not all seniors take them up on it. Eckelbarger, 70, works as the executive director at the Neal Home, a senior living community in Logansport. There, she takes the residents out for activities and meals on occasion, and she says much of the time, they get discounts. “I tease them all the time,” she says about the residents, “I say, ‘There’s one good advantage of being a senior: We get discounts.’”

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The majority of senior discounts are found at chain restaurants. Some places give about 10 percent off the price, or supply a senior menu with discounted items, or smaller portions. For example, Applebee’s takes 10 to 15 percent off for those aged 60 and older, KFC gives a free small drink with any order and Steak ‘n Shake has a 10 percent discount Monday and Tuesday. The biggest reason to seek out senior discounts, Eckelbarger said, is simply to save money. She said even if the discount only saves 10 or 15 percent, it gives seniors an advantage to go out to eat more. Eckelbarger added that she and her husband wouldn’t go out to eat as much if it weren’t for the deals. In addition to restaurants, some businesses such as movie theaters and

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some retail stores. MarDean Oresick, 67, first discovered discounts when she was shopping at Goodwill at age 55. “They said something about senior,” Oresick said about Goodwill workers,” and I thought, well I’m not a senior, and then I thought, I’m a senior for the discount, I’ll take that.”

One day a week, the nonprofit thrift store gives hefty discounts to all shoppers ages 55 and older. Goodwill stores in central Indiana, including both in Kokomo, give a 30 percent discount each Wednesday, and stores throughout northern Indiana, including the Logansport and Rochester locations, have a 50 percent discount twice a month on Tuesdays. Oresick works as an activities director at the downtown senior center at the Cass County Council on Aging, Inc., said discounts for seniors benefit those who are on a limited income, which include some who come to the downtown center. Oresick said her husband still works, so she’s not “pinching pennies,” but she does appreciate getting a deal. “If they’re giving a discount, I’ll take it,” she said. In order to maintain good health as a senior citizen, Oresick recommends to those who frequent the senior center to join SilverSneakers. It’s a nationwide program, created by Healthways, Inc., that partners with gyms and fitness centers to give those 65 and older and on Medicare either free or discounted wellness programs. SilverSneakers covers the cost of YMCA memberships and services at Anytime Fitness and Curves, according to the SilverSneakers website. Eckelbarger and her husband also enjoy discounted movies at Mary Max Cinemas in Logansport, as those 60 and older can watch movies in the evenings for about $2 less than a full-priced ticket. Peru’s Roxy Theater has a similar discount for seniors as well, but for those 55 and older. A colleague of Eckelbarger’s at the Neal Home, Connie VanDyne, 58, said some people who are recent senior citizens are ashamed of being older and might not be open about talking about it. In VanDyne’s case, she’s honored to be a senior.

“I’m proud of being a senior citizen, I really am,” VanDyne said. “When I turned 55, I was proud.” There are only a few places, however, where VanDyne can get discounts because of being 58. Some restaurants start senior deals when someone hits 60 years old or sometimes 65. VanDyne doesn’t like being in the “inbetween” stage of 55 and 60 – she’d rather be one or the other. “Seems like I’m always too young,” she said. Both Eckelbarger and Oresick have found that the senior discounts are mainly at chain stores, at not at many local eateries or mom and pop stores. However, some local restaurants do have discounts, like West Side Diner in Logansport has a senior menu and Frittatas in Kokomo has a 10 percent discount for those 60 and older. In addition to business-created discounts, senior citizens can join AARP — a membership organization for people age 50 and older —for $16 a year. The number of discounts expands with the AARP membership, including 10 percent off at Subway, 25 percent at Papa Johns and large discounts at hotels nationwide. Even though she gets discounts at this point in her life, Eckelbarger said she has enjoyed each decade of getting aging, with her 40s as favorite. She said 50s and 60s are the hardest as there’s a lot of change in life. And she likes where she’s now. “I enjoy being 70,” she said. “I brag about it sometimes.” Since Eckelbarger works at the Neal Home, she’s able to see the next stage of life through the residents. VanDyne added that the next generation provides much wisdom for her, as she’s only a few years into life as a senior citizen. “There’s not a lot of advantages of growing old,” Eckelbarger said, “you just have to be a courageous person to grow old.” She still keeps active by dancing and spending time with her grandchildren, and that she’d snowmobile at her age if she could. “I’ll be ready to go home when I’m 98,” she joked. “But, I’m still having a good time living life.”

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The Marners have been married for 69 years and counting Words and Photos Kelly Lafferty Gerber

t was Easter Sunday in 1944, and 16-year-old Barbara Thomas was hanging out with a friend on the square in downtown Kokomo. Kenneth "Kenny" Marner, 16, was no stranger to socializing on the square, and he was there that day too, with one of his friends. Kenny already knew Barbara's friend, but once he saw Barbara, he definitely wanted to get to know her. Barbara thought Kenny was nice and polite, and when he asked her out, she agreed. Their love developed, and Kenny proposed. He and Barbara were sitting side-by-side on a davenport in her mother's front room. He popped the question with his arm around Barbara. She was a little surprised by the proposal, but she happily said yes. Kenny's parents weren't as happy with the engagement but eventually

came around. The couple had several other naysayers to their union. People would comment that they didn't think the marriage would last too long. Barbara took it all in stride. The couple couldn't focus too much on that negativity. They had a worry of their own. Getting drafted into World War II was constantly on Kenny's mind. Anxieties aside, the two were married on July 23, 1945, at J. McFarland Smith's parsonage in Kokomo when Kenny was 18 and Barbara was 17. But not long after they were wed, Kenny was called up for military service but was deemed unfit for military during to a perforated ear drum. Kenny and Barbara happily went about their newlywed life. They have now raised six children. Life wasn’t always easy when Kenny

worked long hours and Barbara was taking care of the kids. Sometimes their relationship was a little strained. “We had our ups and downs like most people,” Kenny said. “It wasn’t spice and honey all the time. We had our arguments, but the next week you wouldn’t remember what it was about. Today when you look back, you realize those things weren’t worth arguing about.” They get along better now than they ever did. Although, after being married for 69 years, life is a little different. “She’s the joy of my life,” Kenny said of Barbara. “She’s the reason for me to want to live. I don’t want to think about life if she’s not around.” Spring 2015 • 31

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