Senior Digest 05-03-2017 by Anton Community Newspapers

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MAY 3 - 9, 2017

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Optimizing your health through integrative medicine Integrative medicine is a holistic approach to care that addresses a person’s physical, mental and spiritual health. Over the past several years, the use of integrative medicine to promote health and wellness has grown in the United States. Studies have shown the positive benefits of yoga, meditation and mindfulness on stress and anxiety, pain management, certain forms of arthritis, heart health and overall well-being. Learn how to improve your overall health and well-being. Our experts will discuss various integrative health therapies and their health benefits. This conference will feature lectures and interactive experiences.

For more information or questions about registration, call the Katz Institute for Women’s Health at (855) 850-KIWH (5494) or email womenshealth@northwell.edu.

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5:00pm to 8:30pm Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine (previously known as PRACTICE) 1500 Old Northern Boulevard 2nd Floor Roslyn, NY Pre-registration is required. $25 – Register with a friend and receive $5 off each (use promo code CWIM). A healthy dinner will be served and attendees will receive a gift bag. Cancellation policy: All cancellations must be confirmed in writing to womenshealth@northwell.edu or 1981 Marcus Avenue, Suite E110, Lake Success, NY 11042 no later than May 12. No refunds will be made after this date for cancellations or “no shows.”

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County Rehabs Port Washington Senior Housing Development Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano recently announced the grand re-opening of the Landmark on Main Street affordable senior housing development in Port Washington. The county provided $600,000 in Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds for the rehabilitation of 47 housing units in this facility. The Landmark on Main Street was originally constructed in 1995, at the site of the former Main Street School in Port Washington. It was the first low-income housing and historic tax credit project on Long Island. With this revitalization project, the building now houses 59 units of affordable senior housing, a renowned regional 425-seat theater and a community center that houses day and after school care and a teen center. With the combined aid of New York State, Nassau County and the Town of North Hempstead, this rehabilitation project allows the Landmark on Main Street to meet the 2016 energy and rehabilitation standards and for seniors in Port Washington to continue to have an

affordable housing option. To assist young families and meet employers-need for a skilled and educated workforce, the county has partnered with the private sector. More than 3,500 new apartments have opened or are under construction in the county, with more than 1,591 units being constructed through the county’s initiative to convert vacant office space into apartments near transit centers.

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Not All Arthritis Is Created Equal BY KATHERINE ALEXIS ATHANASIOU specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

leading to significant joint damage and pain. While OA can affect any joint in the body, it most commonly affects the hands, spine, hips, and knees. There is currently no curative treatment for OA, however symptomatic management aims to decrease pain and increase an individual’s quality of life.

Signs & symptoms of OA include:

• Asymmetric joint involvement • Joint pain which increases with activity • Grating sensation with motion • Tenderness over the joint

Diagnosis of OA includes:

• Detailed history and physical examination • X-rays demonstrating: joint space narrowing and osteophyte formation

Management of OA includes: • Weight loss • Physical therapy/Occupational therapy

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• Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs • Cortisone Injections • Gel Injections (often made with material from a roosters’ comb) • Joint Replacement Surgery Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune inflammatory disease. Typically, the onset of joint pain and swelling occurs, slowing over weeks to months and can be associated with fevers, weight loss, and fatigue. In RA the synovium, the protective membrane that lines and provides nutritional support to the joint surfaces, is attacked by an accumulation of inflammatory cells. Inflammation in the joint spaces causes the synovium to thicken and thus destroy cartilage and bone within the joint. If left untreated, RA can cause debilitating joint deformities. Currently there are a variety of available therapies which help slow the progression of disease.

Signs and symptoms of RA include:

• Morning stiffness • Symmetrical joint pain • Joint swelling

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Are you having difficulty performing your usual daily activities because your joints ache? Are you experiencing stiffness that makes it difficult to get in and out of bed? If so, chances are you’re suffering from some form of arthritis. Arthritis is a non-specific term used to refer to joint pain and diseases and it encompasses more than 100 different forms. The two most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of chronic joint pain and affects an estimated 30 million people in the United States alone. Normally, cartilage, which is firm and flexible connective tissue, lines the ends of each bone in the body. Cartilage provides a cushion between bones and enables smooth gliding motions of the joints. In OA however, the cartilage breaks down and causes joint pain and swelling. In end stage disease, the cartilage is completely worn away and the two opposing bones rub against each other,

Diagnosis of RA includes but is not limited to:

• Morning joint stiffness lasting greater than one hour • Swelling in at least three joints • Symmetric arthritis • Positive rheumatoid factor • X-ray images demonstrating joint space narrowing and bony erosions • Ultrasounds demonstrating inflammation of the joints

Treatment of RA includes:

• Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs • Oral Steroids • Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (Humira, Enbrel, Rituxan, etc.) If you are suffering from arthritis and are looking to seek a medical evaluation, look no further than a rheumatologist. Rheumatologists are board certified physicians who specialize in the treatment of musculoskeletal disease and autoimmune conditions. Common diseases treated by rheumatologists are OA, RA, lupus, gout, scleroderma and more. Visit www.rheumatology.org/ Directories/Find-a-Rheumatologist to find a specialist near you. Katherine Alexis Athanasiou is a certified physician assistant (PA-C).

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Facebook For Seniors Facebook is the world’s largest internet community. It’s used by millions of people like you to connect with family and friends, share photos and stay in touch. But if you’re new to Facebook, getting started can be a little tricky. Based on award-winning computer classes for seniors, the 12 lessons in Facebook for Seniors: Connect with Friends and Family in 12 Easy Lessons by Carrie, Chris, and Cheryl Ewin will show you how to do things like: • Sign up for Facebook and connect with family members and old friends • Instantly share photos and messages • Keep up-to-date with friends and loved ones • Chat about cars, gardening, travel, or anything else that interests you • Play games and RSVP to parties and other events • Keep your account safe and secure Step-by-step instructions and full-color images make it easy to follow along. Activities throughout help you practice what you’ve learned, and if you get stuck, just flip to the solutions at the back of the book. Why let the kids have all the fun? Join the party. Facebook for Seniors printed in December and is available in bookstores and online, $24.95. Carrie, Chris and Cheryl Ewin design and teach

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Landing Cove Offers Affordable Condos For 55-Plus BY JILL NOSSA

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Those looking to downsize their homes but wanting to stay on Long Island now have an affordable option, right in the heart of the North Shore. Landing Cove, a new condominium development in Glen Cove, offers spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom homes for adults over the age of 55, will be move-in ready in September. “There’s nothing else out there at this price and size,” said Elyse Mayer, project manager from Douglas Elliman Real Estate. The starting price for a new unit is $389,000. Some of the homes include a walk-in pantry, washer and dryer, gas heat, central air and assigned parking spaces. The homes also feature open kitchens with wood cabinetry, granite countertops, decorative tile backsplashes and a full suite of stainless steel appliances, including gas ranges. All first-floor units have patios and the second floor residences have vaulted ceilings, which

Landing Cove is at 701 Roblu Lane in Glen Cove. creates a more spacious feel to the condos. Upgrades are also available. According to Mayer, a 55-andover community is great for snowbirds, as well. “They can leave for the winter and

not worry,” Mayer said, adding that the condos appeal to baby boomers too. “They want a place with other people around,” she added. “For people coming from a house, many want to downgrade, but they

don’t want to feel cramped,” Mayer said. No one under 18 is allowed to live in the condominium full time. “Owners can make local friends more easily. Plus, they don’t have to worry about home improvements

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Pre-Plan Honor Your Loved One’s Memor y The master bathrooms have glass-enclosed showers and stone countertops. since it’s all brand new,” Mayer said. “There are a variety of outstand“Being in a condo, they don’t have ing housing options available to to deal with yard work or other Glen Cove residents and potential house repairs any more. It makes new residents to our city,” said life easier.” Glen Cove Mayor Reggie Spinello. Landing Cove will also have a club- “This project has the opportunity to house available to residents on site. serve the needs of people 55-plus The common space will likely have a who may be looking to downsize or card or game room, a small kitchen relocate to a home with minimum and possibly an exercise room. maintenance. The location is Another difference between this centrally located with easy access to development our downtown, and others on the waterfront Long Island, and Morgan This project has the opporaccording to Memorial Park.” tunity to serve the needs of Mayer, is that Soon, the the others don’t development people 55-plus who may have a main will be landbe looking to downsize or floor master scaped and will relocate to a home with bedroom; “look amazing,” dealing with said Mayer. She minimum maintenance. stairs becomes expects occu– Elyse Mayer an issue as pancy by late people age. summer and Landing Cove Condominiums has said they already have some units a total of 72 units in seven buildunder contract. ings. Located off of Landing Road, “It’s really affordable and as the condos are in close proximity spacious as you’re going to get. It’s to downtown Glen Cove, walkable a great product for the price,” said to many restaurants, stores and Mayer. “To get into a brand new unit the movie theater and about a mile starting at $389,000, it’s a home run.” from Morgan Memorial Park. Glen Those interested can stop by and Cove has two Long Island Rail tour the models from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and by Road stations, each of which are a short drive away, and in addition to appointment. Visit www.elliman. com for details or call 516-280-6945 Morgan Park, residents have access for details. to nearby beaches.

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Sell Your House and Travel: A Nomadic Grandmother Tells Her Story BY STACIE FASOLA

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According to AARP, 37 percent of travelers over 45 have tried going solo. Solo travel is on the rise for baby boomers and beyond, especially for solo female travelers. But women who are considering traveling on their own may need a little extra encouragement; research shows that over 20 percent of women are hesitant to travel solo versus only 7 percent of male travelers. Peggy Johnston’s husband died unexpectedly in 2007, just two months after her retirement. She was thrust into the biggest transition period of her life, but she didn’t lock the door and throw away the key. Peggy saw this as an opportunity to begin a new journey—on her own. “After my husband died, I knew that I wanted and needed to start a new life,” she said. “I was

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But just like many female solo travelers, Peggy needed a little push. One day in 2009, she received an invitation to join Road Scholar’s safari in South Africa, a destination that had always been at the top of her list. “It fell into my lap, and it was a dream of mine,” said Peggy. “I didn’t even take a breath. I signed up immediately.” Not only did Peggy sign up for this life-list trip, but she committed to a life of exploration by selling her home. “That somewhat impulsive decision transformed my life, and I’ve been a nomad ever since.” Today, Peggy Johnston, 65, has been on more than 20 Road Scholar programs, nine of them as a solo traveler. Although her family was skeptical, Peggy wasn’t afraid of making this epic life change. “The reason I’m not personally afraid of traveling on my own is because of what started me on this journey. When my husband passed away, that was a life-changing event. I promised myself that I would never ever let fear stop me from experiencing life.” Not only is Peggy a trailblazer in this new wave of female solo travelers, she is also passing that love of learning and

travel down to the next generations. Last year, Peggy went on her first Road Scholar family adventure to the Grand Canyon with her daughter, 10-year-old granddaughter and her granddaughter’s other grandmother. For boomer women who are hesitant to enroll in their first solo trip, Peggy suggests starting small. “Do something close to home that doesn’t last very long,” said Peggy. “And then push the envelope, just a little bit.” A good way to ease into traveling on your own is to go with a group of travelers who share your same interests. For Peggy, she was looking to learn, and that’s why she decided to launch her new journey with Road Scholar. “Road Scholar is not a tour company; it’s a university of the world,” said Peggy. Peggy said that one of the things she likes most about traveling solo with Road Scholar is that she makes new friends along the way. “As a solo woman traveler, the Road Scholar experience is inclusive,” she said. “I find that Road Scholars are more welcoming to new experiences and new people.” She also said that traveling with a group like Road Scholar lets you relax and enjoy your experience, while local experts introduce you to the best things to do in a new place. “International travel, especially where I don’t speak the language, is something I would not consider doing with anyone else but Road Scholar. You miss too much! Even if it’s a place in the United States, like Chicago, you spend half the time figuring out what you want to do next. But Road Scholar gets you into the essence immediately.” Her last piece of advice? “Don’t let fear woo you. We’ve all got to go sometime, so you might as well make the most of it.” Thinking of trying your first solo trip? Still have questions? Visit www. roadscholar.com to learn more. Written by Stacie Fasola, a public relations professional at Road Scholar.

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Project Independence Taxi Trips Surpass 100K The Town of North Hempstead’s innovative senior initiative, Project Independence (P.I.), reached a milestone this month as it surpassed 100,000 taxi trips for P.I. members. The town began taking calls for P.I. back in 2008. “It’s a wonderful feeling to know that our Project Independence members have taken advantage of 100,000 free and discounted taxi rides, which have made their lives a bit easier,” said Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “Project Independence has given thousands of seniors a sense of well-being, made them more self-reliant and allowed them to remain in their own homes.” New Hyde Park residents and P.I. member Adrianna Hatzis is a frequent rider of the discounted taxi rides. “Over the past year two years Project Independence’s taxi service has truly bettered my life by giving me transportation at a low cost when I was unable to drive, instead of depending on someone else,” said Hatzis. Free rides to shopping and

The town celebrates 100,000 taxi rides through North Hempstead’s Project Independence program. recreational programs, community discounted rides to medical appointeducation, volunteer services and ments are just a few of P.I.’s comtransportation for shopping and prehensive array of social services. medical appointments. Project Independence is one of the “Without these discounted and free few programs of its kind in the entire taxi rides, who knows where some nation, offering members social and

of these seniors might be or what they might be doing without?” said Town Councilwoman Lee Seeman. “It gets them to their medical appointments and to the grocery store, all while giving them a great sense of independence.” Created in 2006 as an aging-inplace program for the town’s nearly 60,000 residents over 60 years of age, P.I. has assisted aging residents in remaining in their own homes and familiar surroundings. In June 2015 P.I. signed up its 10,000 member. In 2009 the Town of North Hempstead was named one of the top 25 healthiest places to retire in the nation by Money magazine and earlier this year became the first Town in Nassau County to receive the World Health Organization Global Network of Age-Friendly Communities designation, given by AARP, which declares the town an age-friendly place to live. AARP confers this designation on municipalities having progressive and forward-thinking public policies that serve older populations and that are friendly to all ages.

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Right At Home’s Caregiver Of The Year Award BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF

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Going the extra mile in providing exceptional care for seniors and disabled adults often comes down to the everyday little things...the respectful help getting dressed...the favorite home-cooked meals...the encouraging nudge through therapy exercises...the seamless, on-time ride to doctor appointments...the engaging conversations and listening to stories of times long past. Being a remarkable at-home caregiver for today’s rapidly increasing senior population—more than 46.2 million older Americans as of 2014—is a challenging blend of career expertise and compassionate understanding. Not every person who enjoys older people can become a successful caregiver, notes Right at Home, an at-home care and assistance provider. “Central to our senior care services is our right people doing the right things the right way for the right reason,” said Gregg Balbera, president of Right at Home Nassau Suffolk. “In-home caregiving isn’t just a job, but a notable dedication to serving others. Right at Home caregivers become trusted friends and part of the family who help our clients not just get by, but thrive, living in their own homes.” For Right at Home clients, home settings vary from a house or condo to an assisted living apartment or nursing home room. Headquartered in Omaha, NE, with more than 500 U.S. locations and operations in seven additional countries, the company features caregivers who deliver personal, custom-tailored care.

To recognize the hard-earned efforts of caregivers across the country, Balbera said the adult home care organization created their Caregiver of the Year award program. The Caregiver of the Year award program celebrates the accomplishments of a select group of caregivers. Qualifications for Caregiver of the Year include being passionate about providing extraordinary care to clients—selflessly and professionally serving others while being a motivating team player. Clients and their families notice the above-and-beyond care and the nominated caregivers receive continual praise and recognition for their outstanding work. Top caregivers are nominated and judged based on the following criteria: character, client impact, brand ambassadorship, team spirit and professional development. Right at Home corporate staff reviewed 100 caregiver nominations this year and selected 20 finalists, representing the home caregiver organization’s four regions nationwide. The finalists then submitted

a videotaped testimonial, and a three-member community judging committee reviewed details on each of the finalists, selecting four region winners and one national winner. Region Caregivers of the Year receive a $1,000 check, an engraved crystal plaque and a celebratory dinner. The National Caregiver of the Year receives a $5,000 check, an engraved crystal plaque and an allexpense-paid trip for two to the annual meeting. At the event, the National Caregiver of the Year receives the distinguished award and a leisure package of choice to enjoy during the meeting week. The theme of the 2017 annual meeting is the “Power of One,” and the Right at Home franchise owners like Balbera see this strength exemplified in the tireless caregivers who give so much of themselves to help improve the quality of life for the seniors and disabled adults they serve. “Our caregivers are the cornerstone of our business, and each of them has the power to change a life and make someone’s life better,” explained Balbera. “The power of just one person who positively influences another person is incredibly far-reaching, and you see this lived out with family caregivers, too. All of us have the power to help at least one other person every day. Sometimes that’s with tangible care assistance and sometimes it’s simply with a smile or hug.” For more details on Caregiver of the Year, including the nomination and selection process and awards, visit www.rahcaregiver.com.

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GDGC Offers Free Elder Law Hotline Genser Dubow Genser & Cona (GDGC) will host a free elder law hotline in response to Older Americans Month to help seniors understand how they can safeguard their assets and safeguard their healthcare. On Thursday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Long Island and New York City residents can call the GDGC hotline at 631-390-5000 and speak with an attorney about their specific needs regarding long term care and asset protection. “It’s critical for seniors to plan now and to take action to protect assets before expected changes in the laws are passed,” said Jennifer Cona, managing partner, GDGC. “By taking action right away, their plans will be grandfathered under the current laws.” One of the most dramatic changes that may happen regarding Medicaid is the increased look-back period, which could possibly be increased from the current five years to 10 years. “If this happens, many people who need nursing home care won’t be able to get it,” said Cona. They may also impose a look-back period for home care where there is none now. Another important proposed change is to abolish spousal refusal.

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