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Be a Prevention Statistic By Anne Howard Wasson

he good news is, cancer does NOT have to happen to you. In a new study from the American Institute for Cancer Research, new cases of cancer will increase by 55% over the next 18 years, to 2,220,692. This is largely due to the aging of the population. Yet, even with an older population, cancer is not inevitable. Fully a third of all cancers (740,000) are easily preventable. Preventable, IF we have the will power to make healthy choices. Two powerful messages in this research are easily lost in the enormity of the statistics. They bear emphasizing because they provide hope. First, cancer does not strike without reason or warning. There are causes and we know what many of them are. We also know how to avoid cancer’s causes. Secondly, cancer patients are not powerless. We can take responsibility to reduce our cancer risk. Just four simple aspects of daily living can dramatically reduce our risk of cancer. And these are four things we all should be doing anyway to live long and healthy: Eat healthier, move more, lose weight if needed, and stay away from tobacco products—both smoking and second-hand smoke. Even if you can only improve a couple of these, it will help. Small, everyday choices add up to real risk management. Choose a banana over a couple of cookies. Walk around the block once a day; try for two blocks by the end of the month. Add a couple of laps at the Mall after you finish shopping. Scan your shopping cart before you check out. Return to the shelf the highly processed foods, junk foods and stuff with empty calories but little nutritional value. OK, we all need some comfort food so just put back half of it. What you don’t buy, you won’t eat. Be a prevention statistic; It’s your choice; it’s your life.

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Just the Facts “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.” —Daniel Patrick Moynihan By Herb Sanderson

eb sites, e-mail and social networks like Facebook are powerful communication tools. Even if you don’t live near your children, you can watch important moments such as a grandchild taking her first step, thanks to the Internet. Some videos and e-mails can go “viral.” That is, a large number of recipients forward a video or e-mail to a group of friends, who forwards it to a group of friends, who…. You get the picture, the forwarding snowballs and the e-mail quickly goes viral. A YouTube video, “Charlie Bit My Finger,” a toddler biting his brother’s finger has been watched over 400,000,000 times. It’s actually pretty cute. However, not everything you see or read via the Internet is cute. Some of it is plain wrong, if not malicious. Considering this is an election year, get prepared for a lot of e-mails telling you all sorts of things. Take them with a grain of salt or, better yet, find out if they are true—especially before you forward them to your friends. Here are some good tools to separate fact from fiction: • FactCheck.org is a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters. Its aim is to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. Associated with the University of Pennsylvania, FactCheck.org monitors the accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases. • PolitiFact.com is a project of the Tampa Bay Times to help you find the truth in American politics. Reporters and editors from the Times fact-check statements by members of Congress, the White House, lobbyists and interest groups and rate them on a “Truth-O-Meter.”

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• UrbanLegendsAbout.com, gives you the truth about “urban legends” that get repeated to the point of becoming truthful in many people’s minds. This site finds the truth in these oft-repeated stories. They report that the following humorous e-mail makes the rounds every November: “One year at Thanksgiving, my mom went to my sister’s house for the traditional feast. Knowing how gullible my sister is, my mom decided to play a trick. She told my sister she needed something from the store. When my sister left, my mom took the turkey out of the oven, removed the stuffing, stuffed a Cornish hen, inserted it into the turkey, re-stuffed the turkey and

placed it back in the oven. When it was time for dinner, my sister pulled the turkey out of the oven and proceeded to remove the stuffing. When her serving spoon hit something, she reached in and pulled out the little bird. With a look of total shock on her face, my mother exclaimed, “Patricia, You’ve cooked a pregnant bird!” At the reality of this horrifying news, my sister started to cry. It took the family two hours to convince her that turkeys lay eggs!” Before you pass on a turkey of your own, check out the facts. Mr. Sanderson is associate state director for advocacy with AARP Arkansas.

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Q: How does high blood pressure hurt the heart? Dr. Holloway: It puts an extra strain on the blood vessels that go to the heart and puts a strain on the heart muscle itself. It makes the heart work extra hard to pump blood. Over time, that leads to thickening of the heart muscle, which is a big disadvantage for the heart. Q: How often should I get my blood pressure checked? Dr. Holloway: An otherwise healthy person needs a blood pressure check annually. You should also get your blood pressure checked if you experience headaches, vision changes, fatigue or dizziness. Q: What qualifies as high blood pressure? Dr. Holloway: It depends on your demographic subset and any other diseases you might have, but in general, above 130 (for the first or top number) is higher than ideal; above 140 is high. The second or bottom number should be lower than 90, ideally closer to 70. Q: What’s the best way to keep blood pressure low? Dr. Holloway: Be very mindful of your salt intake. Regular exercise makes a difference; try to maintain your ideal body weight. Getting adequate sleep makes a difference too. Mrs. Johnson is manager of beneficiary relations with the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care. For individual help, call toll free 888-354-9100.

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Music for Every Taste Hot Springs Hosts Home Show By Paige Parham Feb. 9 – Arkansas Chamber Singers p r e s e n t “A Valentine Soiree,” 6:30 PM, Arkansas Governor’s Mansion, Little Rock. Celebrate Valentine’s Day in style with entertainment by local singer Beau Humble. Tickets are $65; call 377-1121 or visit www. ar-chambersingers.org for more information. F e b . 9 - L i v e at Laman, The Smittle Band, 7:00 PM, Laman Library Plaza, 2801 N. Orange, North Little Rock. The band’s sound has been described as “jazzy Americana,” featuring smooth vocals with a pop sensibility. For more information call 758-1720 or visit www. LamanLibrary.org

Feb. 14-16 - The Blue Man Group at Robinson Center Music Hall; Tues. and Wed., 7:30 PM; Thurs., 1:00 and 7:30 PM. Experience the phenomenon of what The New York Times calls, “One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged.” The Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts, combining comedy, music and technology to produce unique entertainment. Tickets are $24-$51, available by calling Celebrity Attractions, 501-244-8800, or purchase at any Ticketmaster location or online at www.ticketmaster.com

F e b . 9 – Ac t o r s Danny Glover and F e l i x J u s t i c e , as Langston Hughes and Martin Luther King Jr., will present An Evening with Martin and Langston, 7:30 PM at Reynolds Performance Hall, University of Central Arkansas, Conway. For more information call 501-450-3265 or visit uca.edu/publicappearances Feb. 9 - Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Distinguished L au r e at e A m i n a Myers at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 10:00 AM, admission is free. A lecture and musical performance by international jazz pianist, singer and songwriter, Amina Myers. Well known

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for her works involving voice choirs, and voice and instrument ensembles, Myers is a native of Blackwell and a graduate of Philander Smith College. For more information, call 501-683-3593 or visit www.mosaictemplars.com

Feb. 10-12 – Romantic Fools: An Evening of One-Act Plays, The Pocket Community Theater, 170 Ravine Street, Hot Springs; Fri. and Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:30 PM; general admission $10. Seven short plays offer insight into courtship and other affairs of the heart. For more information call Margaret Forsyth at 623-8585 or visit www.pockettheatre.com

Feb. 10-11 – The 13th Annual Hot Springs Home and Outdoor Show, Hot Springs Convention Center, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM; admission $5. More than 100 vendors will present the latest and best in home improvement and décor--landscaping, windows and doors, painting, siding, electronics, lawn care, hot tubs, pools and more. For more information call Paul Swint at 529-9700 or visit www. myhotsprings.com Feb. 11 – 12 - Arkansas Symphony Orchestr a Ac xiom Pops Live! “Valentines in New York” at Robinson Center Music Hall; Sat. 8:00 PM; Sun. 3:00 PM. Music from the Big Apple dominates this datenight performance. Hear beloved hits from the stage with featured soloists. You and your valentine will be strolling through Central Park

Grandkids Eat FREE These local restaurants offer kids-eat-free options, for children under 12, with purchase of an adult entrée (unless otherwise specified.)

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Feb. 13-Mar. 7 - Daffodil Days at Garvan Woodland Gardens, Hot Springs. Enjoy the botanical beauty of the 10th Annual Daffodil Days as many varieties of over 200,000 flowers make their annual appearance. Tickets are adults $9, seniors $8, and $4 for children ages 6-12. Call Darla Kelsay at 501-262-9300 or visit gardeninfo@garvangardens.org for more information.

CICI’S PIZZA Ages 3 and under eat free at buffet; Hot Springs 3321 Central Ave.; Jacksonville 120 John Harden Dr.; North Little Rock 2815 Lakewood Village Dr. DENNY’S RESTAURANT 4:00-10:00 PM ages 10 and under; Benton 16732 Interstate 30; Little Rock 4300 S. University; Little Rock 310 S. Shackelford Rd. GOLDEN CORRAL Ages 3 and under eat free at buffet. Discounted prices for kids on Tuesdays; North Little Rock 5001 Warden Road LARRY’S PIZZA Ages 4 and under daily and from 4:00-8:00 PM on Wednesdays only, with purchase of one adult meal--up to two kids get a small one topping pizza, drink, and $1 in tokens; Cabot 2798 S. Second St.; Bryant 4500 Hwy. 5 North; Little Rock 12th & Center St.; Little Rock 12911 Cantrell Rd. SAN FRANCISCO BREAD COMPANY Daily and Mondays, one free kid’s meal with the purchase of adult meal, after 5:00 PM; Hot Springs 261 Cornerstone Blvd. ZAXBY’S 5:00 PM-close, dine-in only; Jacksonville 209 Marshall Rd.; Maumelle 104 Carnahan Dr.; Sherwood 208 Brookswood Rd.

TUESDAY JIM’S RAZORBACK PIZZA Kids 12 and under get free 6” pizza with purchase of adult entree (Dine-in only) Tuesday and Wednesdays; Little Rock 16101 Cantrell Rd.; Maumelle 20608 Hwy 365 North; Hot Springs 4330 Central Ave. THE VILLA ITALIAN RESTAURANT Little Rock 1211 West Markham TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE Kids 12 or younger eat free with purchase of Paradise Combo (dine-in only); Jacksonville 140 John Harden Dr; Little Rock 11900 Kanis Rd; Little Rock 12911 Cantrell Rd; North Little Rock 12007 Maumelle Blvd.

WEDNESDAY Feb. 11 - Rascal Flatts Thaw Out 2012 Tour with Sara Evans and Hunter Hayes at Verizon Arena, 7:30 PM; tickets are $25.50-$60.25; available at Verizon Arena Box Office, any Ticketmaster location, charge by phone, 800-745-3000 or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B004752E28973BC?artistid=806203&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=2.

with tunes from the city that never sleeps. For tickets and additional information, call 501-6661761 or visit www.arkansassymphony.org Now through Feb. 25 - Ark in the Dark: An Exhibition of Vintage Movies Posters about Arkansas,

The Concordia Gallery at The Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, Arkansas Studies Institute, 401 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock. The Butler Center and Ron Robinson co-host an exhibition of 35 vintage Arkansas-related movie posters, from 1926 to 2009. For more information call 320-5700 or visit www.butlercenter.org

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’ ve b e e n re a d i n g a b o o k l a t e l y called Handling Sin, by Michael Malone. Some folks have compared it favorably to the late John Kennedy Tooles classic, A Confederacy of Dunces. It was on my mind as I settled comfortably into a booth at the Hong Kong Inn, a place I’ve visited and enjoyed many times. In Sin, the Thermopylae, North Carolina, Civitans meet at a place called The Lotus House primarily “…because it served liquor without resembling a bar…” (The author understands the Bible Belt). But, recently, something had inexplicably gone wrong. Diners at The Lotus House were now happily cracking their fortune cookies only to stare at such messages as, “You will die of cancer,” “Sell all your stocks at once,” and, my favorite, “Your wife is having an affair with your best friend, Solly.” The protagonist gets one that says, “You will go completely to pieces by the end of the month,” and that establishes the theme of the book. It’s funny; trust me. In a way, I was hoping for something similar at The Hong Kong Inn, but the cookies there aren’t as imaginative or bleak. And, I don’t go there for the fortunes, anyway.

I like the Hong Kong Inn because the food is consistently good, fresh and well-prepared. My friends and I disagree over who prepares the best Hot-and-Sour soup in the area, but my vote is solidly with the Hong Kong Inn. Made fresh daily, it is always spicy, vinegary and delicious. Some folks go there just for the soup; it is that good. The owner and Szechuan Chicken her husband run the place. She is the smiling face out front; he is the chef in the back, and it works. My default dish there is the Kung Pao Chicken, but I’ve had many others and enjoyed each one. Lunches are $6.25 (not including drink), and, like most other Asian places, the Hong Kong Inn gives you a choice of steamed or

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fried rice, wonton, egg drop or hot and sour soups, and egg roll. They also add a piece of Asian fried chicken with the egg roll, a small gesture I appreciate. The day I went and was mulling over the fortunes of the Thermopylae Civitans (the supposedly cuckolded Civitan whined, “Who is Solly?”), I had the Schuan Chicken and Shrimp Cashew. I started to ask if the printer had cut costs on the menus by abbreviating Szechuan, but returned quickly to reality. The food was delightful, regardless of the spelling. Better, really, than one might otherwise expect from a storefront in a strip mall. At the end of my meal, I cracked my fortune cookie and got good news; “You will soon be singled out for promotion. Congrats!” Since I am self-employed, I realized maybe I had overlooked the good job I had been doing lately. And, maybe I needed to surprise myself with something nice; I don’t know. However, I do know that lunch is served daily at the Hong Kong Inn from 11:00 AM-3:30 PM. And, good luck. Hong Kong Inn, Hunt Valley Shopping Center, 4206 E. McCain Blvd., North Little Rock; 501-945-8889. Mr. Wood, a Little Rock writer and designer, is often hungry.

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to have a more realistic expectation and overall view of their

married people live longer and have less stress,” says Robert later-in-life relationships, than when they were younger, says Morgan, PhD and chairman of the Ken Clark, a marriage and family therapist at Chenal Therapy. UALR Department of Psychology. Morgan met his wife when he was “The advantages of later-in-life marriages 49. He says these advantages also include is that we know what we need and what we couples who are in long-term committed want,” Clark says. “It’s not just about the relationships but not married. butterflies. It’s more about, does this person Christa Zawislak, now 70, met her care for me and take care of me? But, it’s not husband, Ray, in 2007, when she attended settling by any means.” what she thought was an event put on by Mark Krain, PhD and University of her regular singles’ Sunday school class at Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) sociologist St. James Methodist Church in Little Rock. and gerontology professor, says as life expecWhen she arrived, she was surprised to not tancy continues to increase--now in the late recognize anyone. She took a seat in the 70s for men and early 80s for women--it sets back near the door so she could “duck out,” the stage for individuals to look for companif needed, she says. ionship later in life, even after a life-changing “Sometimes you have to jump into someevent, such as divorce or death of a spouse. thing new,” says Christa, who was a widow. “People in their 50s and 60s have quite “As you get older, you’ve got to keep fun in a life ahead of them,” Krain says. “And, your life.”

class turned out to be a divorce support group, which Ray, also 70, often attended. The Zawislaks dated for a year before getting married. “We started talking and didn’t quit,” says Christa, who moved to Arkansas from Germany in 1961. The pair found they were “on the same page spiritually,” she says. They were also close with their families and, between them, have four children and six grandchildren. “We love each other and share our life,” Ray says. Bill and Linda Conrad met on match. com. Linda, who was divorced, says she was reluctant at first to set up an online dating profile. She was eventually convinced by her co-workers, who thought she worked too much, but refused to post a photo to her profile. Bill, who was also divorced, says his daughter set up his match.com profile after

Sometimes you have to jump into something new; you’ve got t � many are reluctant to spend that time alone. With people living longer, there are a lot of people who will be looking for partners in mid and late life. It is not the youthful idea of romance or sex. It’s the idea of companionship, of not sleeping alone, not spending an evening alone.” “There is compelling evidence that

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After a few minutes, a man sitting next to her literally picked up his chair and moved across the room. As soon as he did, Christa said she looked up and saw Ray, who noticed her as well. Ray slid Christa’s chair, with her in it, closer to him. “I thought she looked pretty good,” he says. “It was meant to be.” The

convincing him he wasn’t going to meet anyone out on his fishing boat. One night, Linda was working late and noticed Bill, who was using the computer at his local library at that very moment. So, she “winked” at him through match.com. Both say it was a miracle they were online at the same time that night because they

RIGHT “It’s good not coming home to an empty house,” says Delbert Fambrough (right) with Benni Fambrough at their Little Rock home.

ON THE COVER Raymond and Christa Zawislak agree “that being open to sharing your life with another person” is key to a successful later-in-life marriage.

never would have met if not for match. com. “God had his hand in this,” Linda says. The pair talked on the phone several times before meeting. “He talked for hours,” Linda says. “He has more stories than anyone. He had the sweetest voice on the phone.” They first met at Starbucks. Bill had still not seen a photo of Linda and she says she was very nervous. After meeting, Linda says she sent text messages to her co-workers saying, “he’s awesome.” “He just won me over,” Linda says. “We were struck at first sight. I never thought I’d find someone who loves me like he does.” “We fell in love and never turned back,” Bill says. “She makes me a complete person.” “He makes me sparkle,” says Linda.

to keep fun in your life. The Conrads, now both 63, first decided to date for a year before getting married but then changed their minds: “why wait; our clock is ticking,” Linda says. They married in November 2008. “We’re so happy and we want to share it with others,” Bill says. “People say we look happy.” MATURE ARKANSAS

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“Everyone needs someone to have with them,” says Mary Fausett (left). “Lonliness is a bad thing,” adds Joe Fausett. Companionship is invaluable in the aging process, says Krain, 71, because loneliness can affect one’s physical, mental and emotional health. Companionship also keeps individuals active and healthy as they age. Krain says married people are more likely to eat better, take their medications correctly and get more exercise. Both the Zawislaks and Conrads enjoy square dancing. The Zawislaks regularly exercise at the Hays Senior Citizens Center in North Little Rock and teach in the Friendship International program, which helps people from other countries prepare for U.S. citizenship.

name and wondered if it was the same Delbert Fambrough she knew from college. Benni says she went home and flipped through her annuals, and wondered if Delbert would like to get together to talk about their college days. So, one day she called him. “He was very talkative, but I thought he’d lose my number and never call back,” Benni says. But, he did call back, and they married in November 2003. “I still saw the 20-something fellow,” Benni says. “There was still that familiarity.” Mary Faucett met her husband, Joe, some-

Benni and Delbert Fambrough first met in 1961, as students at Northwestern State University in Louisiana. He was a football player and once went to a dance with Benni’s friend, so they knew each other casually. About 40 years later, on a hot August day in 2002, Benni attended services at St. James United Methodist Church, where she heard the announcement of the death of Delbert’s wife. Benni, who was a widow, recognized his

what by chance in 1985. She went to the Rosswood Country Club in Pine Bluff with her brother and sister-in-law to play bingo, planning to meet a different man there. But when it came time to eat dinner, that man wasn’t allowed in the dining hall because he was wearing shorts, Mary says. Joe, who was a friend of Mary’s brother, invited the group to sit at his table for dinner instead. “She was a good looking lady,” says

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Joe, who was a widower. Mary, who was 63 at the time and divorced, says it took Joe two weeks to call her after they met. They married a year later. “Everyone needs someone to have with them,” Mary says. “Loneliness is a bad thing,” Joe, 89, adds. Marriage later in life can also provide a sense of purpose, says Clark, 37. Christa Zawislak says, “Marriage gives you a sense of permanence.” Delbert Fambrough agrees, “It’s good not coming home to an empty house.” Krain says older couples with well-defined financial situations and relationships tend to be more stable. Morgan, 71, says people often generally make wiser choices in mates as they age. “By the time people reach that age, you know the kind of person you want and you recognize a relationship that will work,” Krain says. “People know who they are. And, what you see is what you get.” Linda Conrad says marriage later in life is more mature and that many older couples have learned from the mistakes they made in their younger relationships. “You see what you did wrong in marriage, and know what it takes to

“I never thought I’d find someone who loves me like he does,” says Linda Conrad (right), with husband Bill Conrad. make a good marriage,” she says. Couples over 50 often face different types of challenges than their younger counterparts. The vows “in sickness and in health” come into play more in later-inlife marriages. “As we get older, physical changes are more accepted. It’s important to have someone to make sure you have what you need,” says Benni Fambrough, 68. The Fambroughs have had their share of health issues since getting married. Last August, Benni was diagnosed with breast cancer, but says she finished treatments in January and has a good prognosis. Delbert, 70, has had knee replacement surgery. “When you start to develop aches and pains, it’s good to have someone rooting in your corner,” Christa Zawislak says. Ensuring that grown children are accepting of the relationship is another challenge that couples over 50 can face, says Krain. Benni Fambrough says she has seen some of her friends’ relationships fall apart for this reason. Luckily, she and Delbert have not had this problem, she says. The Fambroughs have four children and eight grandchildren combined.

Krain says sometimes grown children may feel that their other parent is being disrespected by a parent’s new relationship or there may be inheritance issues. The Fambroughs say it is important to maintain individual independence while sharing life with someone. “It’s important not to lose yourself in your marriage,” Benni Fambrough says. “The person has to fit in or it won’t work.” To have a successful later-in-life marriage, the Faucetts say to ”go with the flow” and to take each day as it comes. Christa Zawislak says making a later-inlife marriage work is all about keeping an open mind and being open to sharing your life with a new person. People over 50 may go through ups and downs in finding the right person, but once they do, “it’s magic,” says Bill Conrad. “There’s a big wide world out there,” he says. “There’s someone out there that you can be connected to. You may have to kiss a lot of frogs...” “Before you meet your handsome prince charming,” says Linda Conrad, finishing his thought.

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Tips for Successful Relationships K

en Clark, a marriage and family therapist at Chenal Therapy, offers a few tips for finding love and having a successful relationship after age 50: • Individuals must first figure out who they are, before looking for a mate. “Good couples are made up of individuals who know who they are,” Clark says. • Individuals must stay active and engage in social groups to meet people. “You have to fish in a pond where there are fish,” he says. • Couples should understand one another’s common goals and interests, as well as the goals and interests that are unique to each partner. “You don’t have to have the same ones, just understand each other’s,” he says. • Couples must strategize individually and as a couple about how children will impact the relationship and what role new spouses will have with the children. This may be especially important in planning for long-term care issues, Clark says. • Sexuality and intimacy factors have evolved, and the rules about safety and illness have changed over the years. Clark recommends that individuals talk to their doctor about the risks and benefits of being sexually active.

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GIVING BACK n By Pa ig e Par h am

SPOT L IGHT ON V OL UN T EERIN G

The Butler Center for Arkansas Studies

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he Butler Center for Arkansas Studies is one of the hidden gems in the crown of the Little Rock River Market. Created by the Central Arkansas Library System in 1997, with the intention of preserving and sharing the cultural history of Arkansas, The Butler Center was funded by a grant from the late Richard C. Butler, Sr., a prominent attorney, banker and realtor. He is perhaps best remembered for his role as attorney for the Little Rock School Board during the 1957 school desegregation crisis. Upon his death in 1999, he left a large endowment to found the Center. The beautiful glass and native stone building is directly across from the Main Library in the downtown River Market. It houses the galleries and archives, including documents, photographs, manuscripts and works of art on display. Concordia Hall, the largest exhibition space within the Center, currently has on display: “Ark in the Dark: An Exhibition of Vintage

Movies Posters about Arkansas.” The 35 posters featured are part of the personal collection of Ron Robinson, former chairman of Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods. Another gallery features works of more than 30 Arkansas artists. Art is available for purchase in the on-premises gift shop. The Center is currently launching a new docent program for volunteers. These gallery guides lead tours and answer visitors’ questions. Caroline Millar, volunteer liaison for The Butler Center, explains why retired Arkansans make perfect volunteers: “Our retired docents are the most interested and available of our volunteers. They are really excited about Arkansas art and history.” Millar stresses that volunteers are essential to the smooth operation of the Butler Center Galleries. “These selfless individuals give their spare time to keep visitors educated, comfortable, and returning,” Millar says. For more information about volunteering with The Butler Center, contact Caroline Millar at 501- 320-5793 or email cmillar@ cals.org

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Chris Allen Pursues a Passion for History

fter a long career in customer service with Entergy, Chris Allen of Little Rock retired and decided to pursue her longtime interest of studying Arkansas history. At an Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas board meeting, she happened to sit next to The Butler Center’s Volunteer Liaison Caroline Millar. Both were delighted to discover they had a mutual interest in Arkansas history. Allen was quickly recruited into the burgeoning docent program at The Butler Center. Although she is a new volunteer docent, Allen already has a great appreciation for the Butler Center’s work in preserving Arkansas’ cultural heritage. “After my retirement, I wanted to fill my time by doing something valuable. I also wanted to be a part of attracting tourists to the River Market District. Assisting at the Arkansas Studies Institute is a great way of doing that.” After completing her training as a docent, Allen will be volunteering for a half-day on

NEWS n By Anne Howard W asson

Centers Expand Services to Medicare Patients T

welve Community Health Centers (CHC) in Arkansas have new funds to improve care for Medicare beneficiaries. Thanks to new federal funding included in healthcare reform (Affordable Care Act), the local health clinics will implement a new model of healthcare delivery called the “patient-centered medical home.” It is designed to both improve the quality of care and coordination of care, as well as lower Medicare costs. The new funding will also permit the centers to expand their hours, make same day appointments and treat patients who need urgent care. The patient-centered medical home model organizes care around the patient. A team of medical professionals coordinates and tracks care over time. A partnership between patient and doctor is key to this approach. When appropriate, the patient’s family is also involved. Medicare patients using a CHC will have a personal doctor who coordinates the patient’s care and treats the whole person—not just an acute episode of care. Preventive care, including planned and regular care for chronic conditions, along with case management, electronic

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health records, use of evidence-based medical care, and training the patient in self-management are some of the ways this approach saves money and improves quality. Information technology will help coordinate care by avoiding test duplications and other unnecessary care. If a Medicare beneficiary chooses to use a Community Health Center as their medical home, “they will receive quality, comprehensive care ranging from medical to dental, to behavioral health services,” according to Arkansas CHC spokesman Chris Hughes. Arkansas CHCs serve about 12% of the Medicare population. Each of the 12 centers will be paid a monthly fee of $6 per eligible Medicare patient. The CHCs estimate an overall savings of $822 per patient and a total savings of $43,284,807 over three years, according to Hughes. Medicare says this model saves money by reducing use of expensive emergency departments, medical specialists and fewer hospital admissions. These are three key areas responsible for skyrocketing healthcare costs.

money n By John L. Ostner, CLU

Reaching Your Retirement Goals

alternating Mondays. Her responsibilities will include greeting visitors, touring the exhibits with them and answering their questions, and pointing out the more interesting aspects of the Butler Center. During her time at Entergy, Allen lived and worked in Helena. She was involved with the preservation of Fort Curtis, a small Civil War-era fort which saw considerable action during the Battle of Helena. After her recent retirement and subsequent move to Little Rock, Allen sought out meetings where she could discuss her interests with likeminded people. That’s how she became involved with the Historic Preservation of Arkansas. Allen says her work at the Butler Center satisfies both her desire to stay active and to learn more about the history of Arkansas and its people.

Other investments Check with your financial advisor about the many investment products, including mutual funds, annuities, individual stocks and bonds, or separately managed accounts from independent money managers. Individually, or in conjunction with other retirement accounts, these investment product choices may offer you additional ways to reach your financial retirement goals. Be sure you understand the benefits and limitations of each product you are considering. Mr. Ostner is a chartered financial consultant with Retirement Advisors of Arkansas in Little Rock. MATURE ARKANSAS

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Arkansas’ Medicaid program is also planning to implement this model of care, called the Medicaid Transformation Initiative. Community Health Centers provide healthcare to residents regardless of ability to pay. A sliding scale is available for patients at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. CHCs provide a significant cost savings to the state’s healthcare system by providing access to primary care. Between 2000 and 2010 Arkansas’ CHCs almost doubled the number of patient encounters. In 2009 they had a $135,000,000 impact on the state’s economy. Patients who receive most of their care at a CHC have significantly lower healthcare costs than other patients, according to a study published in the Jan-March issue of The Journal of Ambulatory Care Management. The annual estimated savings was $1,093 per patient. Researchers say this is consistent with other independent studies that show good quality primary care reduces use of other medical services. It does this by “reducing the demand for subsequent specialty, emergency and inpatient medical care,” according to the study. Arkansas’ CHCs provide care at a lower cost than the national average. The 12 CHC locations in Arkansas that receive the new funds are Augusta, Bald Knob, Brinkley, Clarendon, Corning, Hazen, Jonesboro, Kensett, McCrory, Pine Bluff, Pocahontas and Walnut Ridge.

Employer-sponsored plans Many employers offer some sort of qualified retirement plan— SEP or SIMPLE IRA or a 401 (k) plan. If you are still working, contributing to these plans is a great way to set aside pre-tax dollars for retirement. Although you may not have a choice about the type of retirement plan your employer offers, you can choose whether or not and how to invest in these plans. Each plan has a range of investment options and distribution considerations. Get professional guidance on selecting the best investments for your needs, allocating your assets, making decisions about withdrawals, and choosing what to do with plan assets if you change jobs.

Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers.—Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Chris Allen

Types of IRAs Traditional, Roth and rollover IRAs (individual retirement accounts) often allow tax-deductible contributions and offer tax-deferred earnings. Roth IRAs allow earnings to be withdrawn tax-free after age 59 ½, provided the account has been open at least five years. Both types of IRAs allow annual contributions of $5,000 ($6,000 if age 50 or older) and have a broad choice of investments. Both traditional and Roth IRAs offer a certain degree of flexibility in case you need to interrupt your savings to fund specified expenses, such as buying a first home or funding a grandchild’s education. Roth IRAs must be open at least five years before withdrawals can be taken. Normal tax rates will apply for all withdrawals from either type of IRA. A more specialized option, rollover accounts are strictly used to convert funds from qualified retirement or pension plans without assuming current tax liability.

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eaching your retirement goals will require planning ahead and working to achieve them. Increasing life expectancy carries with it the burden of accumulating assets sufficient for an extended retirement. Of equal importance is the need to allocate assets and structure distributions to ensure they last as long as needed.

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answers from t h e doctor n B y D avi d S. B ac h man , MD

Heart Attacks CAN Be Prevented Q. Is it even possible to prevent a heart attack if I have a family history of them? A. Yes! There are a number of helpful lifestyle changes you can make to prevent heart disease. This is important because heart disease and heart attacks (acute myocardial infarction) is the number one killer in the United States. Heart attacks are also the major cause of disability. Heart disease comes in many forms. Coronary heart disease is caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart. Coronary heart disease develops slowly and is the major cause of heart attacks. Heart disease can be prevented, or at least delayed, by making several lifestyle changes: • Stop smoking because this is the chief cause of heart attacks for people under age 40 and a very strong risk factor at any age. Stopping all tobacco products, especially cigarettes, is the most preventable factor. • Avoid secondhand smoke. Breathing and being exposed to secondhand smoke--even for a brief time--increases a person’s risk for a heart attack. • Reduce high cholesterol because it is related to a significantly higher risk for heart attacks. Through proper diet and medications, this risk factors can be drastically reduced. Follow a diet rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains. • Get regular exercise. It need not be strenuous. As little as 30 minutes of brisk walking, at least five days a week, is sufficient to reduce your risk. • Reduce high blood pressure because this is a common problem for people over 55. It is estimated hypertension directly accounts for approximately 60,000 deaths each year and contributes to another 300,000. High blood pressure is also a major risk factor for stroke. Proper medication will restore blood pressure to a normal level and lower cardiac risk. • Control diabetes because it greatly accelerates the development of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). • Control your weight. Obesity, especially belly fat, is associated with an increased risk of heart attack. Proper diet and more exercise

can correct this risk factor. • Reduce salt intake because it can increase blood pressure and increase heart attack and stroke risk. Limit salt to one teaspoon per day and get plenty of potassium (700 mg. per day) from fruits and vegetables. • Relieve stress and anxiety as often as you can. • Those who drink more than two drinks a day (only one for women) are more likely to have hypertension. • Monitor your CRP (C-reactive protein) level. Increased levels of this factor indicate active inflammation somewhere in the body. Unless some obvious source of inflammation is seen elsewhere (such as active arthritis), elevation of this factor is thought to reflect inflammation in your blood vessels, a sign of atherosclerosis. Many physicians feel an elevated CRP is an indication for treatment with a cholesterol lowering drug (a statin). • Take aspirin, if your doctor recommends it. A baby aspirin, taken before bed, is recommended for people who have already had a heart attack, angina, peripheral artery disease, stroke, or who have had angioplasty, cardiac bypass or other heart procedures. • A woman who has had a complicated pregnancy (such as developing high blood pressure-eclampsia--during pregnancy or delivering low-birth weight baby) has an increased risk for early heart attack. These women should manage all their controllable risk factors very aggressively.

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here are several risk factors for heart disease that you cannot completely control. These include: • Chronic kidney disease (CKD) • Being a post-menopausal woman • Women who have had their ovaries removed • Age—risk goes up at age 65 for women and 55 for men because the blood vessels stiffen with age. • A family history of premature coronary artery heart disease that has occurred before age 60.

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n important part of controlling heart disease is controlling high blood pressure (hypertension). You can have hypertension and not know it. The first step to controlling hypertension is to know you have it. Check your blood pressure on a regular basis—that’s key to early detection and proper treatment. • A normal blood pressure reading is 120/80.

• Pre-hypertension is considered between 120/80 and 140/90. Pre-hypertensive individuals are more likely to develop high blood pressure. • Hypertension is defined as a blood pressure of 140/90 or higher. • Malignant hypertension is very high blood pressure that comes on quickly and suddenly. The lower (diastolic pressure) reading, normally around 80, is often above 130. It occurs in about 1% of people (especially AfricanAmericans with hypertension). It can also occur in young people who have had kidney failure, those with renal hypertension caused by renal artery stenosis, and in women who develop toxemia in pregnancy. Malignant hypertension is a medical emergency that can be life threatening if not treated promptly and properly in a hospital. If left untreated, extreme damage to the eyes, kidneys and brain may occur. The disease is fatal in two years if left untreated. However, if treated properly and aggressively, about 75% of patients survive five years; half will recover baseline kidney function. The average lifespan for a person with hypertension if untreated is five years shorter than for a person without high blood pressure.

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