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From The Editor Art Villafane

While I do not look forward to the winter, I do like the fall so I will take advantage of the remaining nice days to enjoy the Valley. To that end we have our “Things To Do With Grandkids” section which will have a number of activities for you to share with your children and grandchildren.

You may have heard that the Ken Burns documentary on Vietnam is due to start on September 17. Our local PBS station (PBS39) created a documentary of its own with interviews with Vietnam veterans, war protesters and civil rights march participants. I had the honor of interviewing several of my fellow Vietnam veterans for inclusion in the documentary. Look for announcements about its release around the beginning of October.

An important article in this issue is St. Luke’s article on wound care. As we age, our skin changes. Some medications also affect our skin’s ability to protect us.

This makes us vulnerable to infections and more serious conditions. St. Luke’s five Wound Care units are fully equipped to handle all aspects of wound care.

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I met a rather interesting Macungie resident a while back. Some 30 years ago Harry Wohlbach built a most unique riding vehicle. It is a cross between a Volkswagen Bug and a Suzuki motorcycle. The result is the “Walbug” - a rather interesting blend of imagination and mechanical ability. Since we are on the topic of motorcycles, we included a piece on scenic routes in this part of the state that you can enjoy on a motorcycle (or a car if you prefer).

Our “Food for Thought” page features Chef Harry from Sacred Heart Living by Saucon Creek. He has a delicious recipe for garlic herb roasted chicken. Check it out and if you like to cook give his recipe a try.

We have an article on the new Medicare cards are coming out next year. They finally realized it was not a good idea to have our social security number on the card.

Look for the new cards coming out in April of next year.

We included an interesting article on things that will likely disappear during our lifetimes – see if you agree.

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Quickies • Anton, do you think I’m a bad mother?

My name is Paul. • My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. It got so bad, finally I had to take his bike away. • A bank robber pulls out gun points it at the teller, and says, “Give me all the money or you’re geography!â€? The puzzled teller replies, “Did you mean to say ‘or you’re history?’â€?

The robber says, “Don’t change the subject!�

Doctor: “I’ve found a great new drug that can help you with your sleeping problem.�

Patient: “Great, how often do I have to take it?�

Doctor: “Every two hours.â€? • Oh darling, since you’ve started dieting, you’ve become such a passionate kisser‌ What do you mean, passionate?

I’m looking for food remains! • A wife complains to her husband: “Just look at that couple down the road, how lovely they are. He keeps holding her hand, kissing her, holding the door for her, why can’t you do the same?â€?

The husband: “Are you mad? I barely know that woman!â€? • In a boomerang shop: “I’d like to buy a new boomerang please.

Also, can you tell me how to throw the old one away?� • I was sitting in a bar one day and two really large women came in, talking in an interesting accent.

So I said, “Cool accent, are you two ladies from Ireland?� One of them snarled at me, “It’s Wales, dumbo!�

So I corrected myself, “Oh, right, so are you two whales from Ireland?�

That’s about as far as I remember.

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nervous. This is my first operation.

Doctor: Don’t worry. Mine too.

I can’t believe I forgot to go to the gym today. That’s 7 years in a row now.

Guest at a restaurant: “I refuse to eat this roast beef. Please call the manager! “ Waiter: “That’s no use. He won’t eat it either.� “I really don’t know which kid I’m supposedly being unfair to, according to my wife, Thomas, Anton, or the fat, ugly one?� “Grandpa, why don’t you have any life insurance?� “So you can all be really sad when I die.�

Geezer Jokes As the hostess at the casino
buffet showed me to my table, I asked her to keep an eye out for my 
husband, who would be joining me 
momentarily. I started to describe him: “He has gray hair, wears glasses, has a potbelly ‌â€?

She stopped me there. “Honey,� she said, “today is senior day. They all look like that.�

After trick-or-treating, 
a teen takes a shortcut home 
through the cemetery. Halfway across, he’s startled by a tapping noise coming from the misty shadows. Trembling with fear, he spots 
an old man with a hammer and chisel, chipping away at a

headstone. “I thought you were a ghost,� 
says the relieved teen. “What are you 
doing working so late?� “Those idiots,� grumbles the old man. “They misspelled my name!�

While he was visiting, my father asked for the password to our Wi-Fi. “It’s taped under the modem,� 
I told him.

After three failed attempts to log on, he asked, “Am I spelling this right? T-A-PE-D-U-N-D-E-R-T-H-E-M-O-D-E-M?�

Seeing her friend Sally wearing a new locket, Meg asks if there is a memento of some sort inside. “Yes,� says Sally, “a lock of my husband’s hair.� “But Larry’s still alive.� “I know, but his hair is gone.�

The day after visiting a fair, my wife was in agony. “You know you’re past your prime,� she said, “when you hurt all over and all you rode was the massage chair.�

At age 70, my grandfather bought his first riding lawn mower. “This thing is great,� he bragged to my brother. “It took me only an hour and a half to mow the lawn. It used to take your grandmother two days to do it all!�

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Food For Thought

Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek

Chef Harry

Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken

What makes a meal more appealing to older people with decreased appetites?

Dining is a multisensory experience; the sights, sounds, and smells create an inviting atmosphere of welcoming comfort.

W‑hat our residents long for is a taste of the familiar, a dining experience with new friends who become family, all enjoying pleasant conversation and a good home cooked meal.

It is about the Sunday dinner of roasted chicken seasoned with parsley, rosemary and sage or the meatloaf that is better than your Mother’s. After 35 years of cooking, I enjoy making most any dish to accommodate the happy memories of my residents, a lamb option for Easter dinner, an oyster stew for a cold winter evening supper, and always, a sweet treat and a song. (I am a singing chef!)

How do you ensure that your meals are nutritionally complete?

Encouraging nutrition begins with serving a meal that is visually appealing with fresh garnishes. What is presented must please the eye first. While all daily menus adhere to the USDA MyPlate guidelines, entrees consistently include lean meats, fish and eggs, fresh seasonal fruits and creatively prepared vegetables. Yes, spinach, kale and broccoli can taste good.

How do you modify recipes to make them healthier?

Introduce whole grain options and substitute fat-free or low fat dairy products including high protein, low fat yogurt.

Utilize dark green vegetables in entrée recipes. We take pride in our delicious homemade soups, prepared with lower sodium bases, thickened with pureed vegetables and seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices.

Chef Harry invites you to a complimentary lunch Monday through Friday at noon. Please call Wendy Franklin or Iris Ortiz to reserve a table for two at 610-814-2700 Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek is located at 4851 Saucon Creek Road, Center Valley, PA

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Ingredients: 1 Large whole chicken, patted dry 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 3 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 3 teaspoons chopped fresh sage 3 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 3 teaspoons chopped celery 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 Whole lemon 1 Whole garlic bulb 1 Tablespoon oil Directions: 1. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mix well.

2. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the herb mixture in the cavity of the chicken.

3. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice of one half into the cavity of the chicken. Then place that half of the lemon inside the chicken.

4. Remove the outer paper from the garlic bulb and cut the top off, then pour the oil over the bulb and place it in the chicken as well.

5. Loosen the skin around the chicken breast and rub about ¾ of the remaining herb mixture under the skin.

6. Take the other half of the lemon and squeeze the juice all over the chicken skin. Then rub the remaining ¼ of the herb mixture on the skin.

7. Place the chicken in a roasting pan on a rack (breast-side up) roast in a 350 degree oven for 1½ to 2 hours or until a meat thermometer reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit when inserted in the thigh. Use a meat thermometer to be sure.

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tennis, and geocaching during the spring through fall months, you’ll find plenty of options! Over seven miles of wooded mountain biking and hiking trails encircle the resort.

Things To Do With Grandkids Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival 532 Main St., Bethlehem, 18018 celticfest.org This dedicated group continues to preserve and promote the Celtic heritage through education, musical presentations, and traditional competitions in athletics, piping and dance. Watch top athletes from around the world display feats of strength, speed, and skill as they compete for the title of U.S. Champion. Sept 22 – 24, 2017.

Apple Picking in the Valley

Officials estimate Pennsylvania’s apple crop this year will be around 10 million bushels according to the Produce News.Most places sell apples by the pound; keep in mind that some may not accept credit cards. The Valley has a number of orchards ready for your apple picking adventures.

Bear Creek Mountain Resort 101 Doe Mountain Ln., Macungie, (610) 682-7100 bcmountainresort.com Bear Creek Mountain Resort is open to the public for recreational (seasonal) activities, dining options and the award-winning spa. A year-round resort set on 330-acres offers boatloads of fun for all ages. From skiing, snowboarding, and snowtubing in the winter and hiking, biking, fishing, boating,

Banana Factory June 2 - Dec 1 Monthly on the 1st Friday 25 W. Third St., Bethlehem, PA 18015 6-9 PM bananafactory.org.

On first Friday of every month, South Bethlehem comes alive for a community celebration. Local merchants, restaurants and galleries open their doors to celebrate our awesome community. These First Friday activities are headquartered at the Banana Factory Arts Center – the fun kicks off at 6 p.m. each month and wraps up around 9 p.m. Event is free for everyone, family friendly and full of creative activities!

Model Train Exhibit July 1, 2017 - April 1, 2018 weekly on Sun, Fri, Sat, 901 S. 12th St., Allentown, PA, (610) 797-7743 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Adults $8, Seniors (65 & over) $6, Children (5-12) $3 (4 and under free) modeltrainexhibit.com.

Model Train Exhibit runs every hour on the half hour for 30 minutes then shut down for 30 minutes to let the trains cool. At that time you will be asked to leave the exhibit, but the ticket you purchase is good for the day, allowing you to come back as many times as you like.

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BrainKrane is free and is available for individuals, groups and institutional programs.

Movie Quiz/Trivia • • • • • • • •

What is the name of the dog from Wizard of Oz? What fictional city is the home of Batman?

In this Disney movie, who is Thumper’s best friend?

In a movie title Elvis Presley said Viva to where?

In the Superman movies what newspaper does Clark Kent work for?

Who was the first woman monster to appear in a movie?

Which actor starred in the 1961 movie The Hustler?

Which classic thriller movie stars Roy Schieder as the police chief Martin Brody?

Upcoming Events of Interest • • • •

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9/14 - North Whitehall Senior Day 8am-12pm at Union Evangelical Church 5550 PA-873, Neffs 9/15 - Rep. Zach Mako - 10am-2pm at Bethany Weslyan Church 675 Blue Mountain Dr, Cherryville 9/17 - Moravian College Health Fair 1am-4pm, 1200 Main St, Bethlehem 9/21 - AARP Care Act - Impact on Caregiving 11am-12pm Public, Caregivers and Seniors at Fellowship Community 3000 Fellowship Dr, Whitehall 10/6 - Rep. Marcia Hahn - 10am-1pm Bushkill 155 Firehouse Dr, Nazareth 10/10 LV Active Life - Health Fair 9-12pm 1633 West Elm St. Allentown 10/16 - Northampton County Employee Wellness Fair - 10am-2pm at 669 Washington St, Easton 10/20 - Rep. Joe Emrick - 10am-1:30pm Forks Twp Community Center 500 Zucksville Rd, Easton 10/12 - Senior Expo Thurs 10am-1pm Country Meadows of Allentown, 410 N Krocks Rd, Allentown

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Samuel L. Jackson demanded that the studio keep Snakes on a Plane as the title because it was the only reason he accepted the role.

The sounds made by the Brachiosaurs in Jurassic Park were a combination of whale and donkey sounds.

For Dr. Strangelove, Peter Sellers was paid $1 million, 55 percent of the film’s budget. Stanley Kubrick quipped “I got three for the price of six.”

In Halloween, Michael Myers’ mask is actually a Captain Kirk mask which was altered for the film. It was purchased for less than $2.

After Top Gun was shown in cinemas, recruitment into the Navy by young men went up by 500 percent.

In 2002, Steven Spielberg finally finished college after a 33-year hiatus. He turned in Schindler’s List for his student film requirement.

The voice actors of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from the 1930s got married in real life.

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Wounds Become More Frequent and Harder to Heal with Age

By Steven Bowers, DO, Medical Director of the Wound Care Center, St. Luke’s University Health Network Wound Care Specialist Dr. Steven Bowers Explains Wounds and Offer Tips Years ago, you hardly noticed a little scape, scratch or bruise. Within a short while, the wound healed and before long the sore was long forgotten. Today, it seems wounds appear more often and take longer to go away.

It’s not your imagination. As you grow older, you become more susceptible to wounds and they take longer to heal.

A number of factors contribute to this including the effects of aging, decreased movement and disease.

As we age, skin loses its elasticity, becoming more transparent and thinner. Often, we lose some of the protective fat under the skin, leaving us more susceptible to injury. You may have known an elderly person who developed a terrible bruise from a light bump. Even grasping the arm of a frail, elderly person can cause an injury.

When we are younger our bodies have a well-coordinated response to a wound. The platelets in your blood form a clot to stop the bleeding and then a scab to protect the wound. Then immune cells help clean the wound and prevent infection. The injured tissue is then restored and rebuilt. Older adults may have fewer, more fragile blood vessels able to deliver nutrient-rich blood and new cells take longer to multiply. Poor circulation and sedentary lifestyles further diminish healing.

Diabetes, which affects one in four Americans over age 60, also slows healing. Elevated blood sugar levels, a common symptom of diabetes, narrow vessels and harden arteries. Diabetic neuropathy, a condition that causes numbness prevents individuals with diabetic from feeling changes in a wound, making it more severe.

If you have a wound that is not healing as quickly as you think it should – especially if you have not seen any change in a month – see your primary care doctor and request a referral to a wound care center. St. Luke’s University Health Network has five wound care centers including one at St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital.

Other St. Luke’s Wound Care Centers are in Allentown, Bethlehem, Quakertown, Phillipsburg (New Jersey) and Tamaqua.

Because all we do is care for wounds, we are fully equipped to handle all aspects of wound care, including: • Pre-treatment work-ups • Conducting tests • Providing you with supplies • Working with Medicare or other insurers to optimize your coverage And as needed, • Arranging home health services, such as those provided by St. Luke’s Home Health and Hospice • Expediting patient appointments with specialists such as vascular surgery, general surgery and plastics Continued on Page 9

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Continued from Page 8 Our wound care centers treat chronic wounds that fail to follow the expected path of healing. This includes arterial, venous, diabetic, pressure, traumatic, and atypical wounds.

If appropriate, we also provide hyperbaric therapy – a treatment that enhances the body’s natural healing process by exposing the patient to 100% oxygen. Patients lie in a special chamber filled with oxygen-rich air. This treatment is particularly effective at treating radiation-related wounds.

Tips for Reducing Your Chance of Wounds • Move. Exercise increases circulation and delivers oxygen to cells. An Ohio State University study in 2014 found that exercise also increases cortisol levels, a key hormone in regulating stress and an anti-inflammatory agent.

• Eat right. Proper nutrition enhances your body’s ability to heal. Be sure to eat a diet that includes protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Your wound care specialist can guide you or refer you to a clinical dietitian.

• Wear protective clothing. Avoid injuries by covering arms and legs with protective clothing, particularly while outdoors.

• Always wear shoes or boots. Sores on the feet can be particularly difficult to heal. Wear shoes or boots to avoid cutting, scraping or bruising toes and feet. This is particularly important if you have diabetes.

• Reposition often. Don’t sit or lie in the same position for very long. If you are caring for someone with limited mobility, be sure to reposition them frequently.

• Invest in pressure-reducing equipment as needed.

Your wound care physician, doctor, or physical therapist can recommend devices that relieve pressure on areas prone to developing pressure ulcers, such as your buttocks or tailbone.

• Manage your diabetes and other diseases. If you have diabetes, cardiovascular disease or another illness, follow your physician’s instructions on how to manage your condition. Take medications as prescribed.

About Steven R. Bowers, DO Medical Director for St. Luke’s Wound Management and Hyperbaric Medicine Centers Raised in the Lehigh Valley, Dr. Bowers worked as a Research Specialist at the University of Pennsylvania and a Cell Culture Technician in Philadelphia. Dr. Bowers is certified by the American Board of Wound Healing and a Fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association. He is currently accepting new patients.

7 Deadly Sins of Real Estate

By Elissa Clausnitzer, SRS, CMRS

1. Do not attend your own open house (sellers). Potential buyers like to imagine themselves in a home, and this is difficult with the buyer present.

2. Abstain from making large purchases during the home buying process (buyers).

This can impact what you can afford or slow the approval process.

3. Maintain good communication with the realtor (buyers and sellers). Providing and receiving good feedback as well as timely responses are key in capitalizing on opportunities and mitigating pitfalls as your real estate agent guides you through the process.

4. Keep your home clean and tidy (seller). No one wants to see your dirty laundry (or clean laundry), period.

5. Keep appointments (buyers and sellers). Consistently running late or rescheduling impedes the process.

6. Be honest (buyers and sellers). On each side of the transitions, be clear and upfront with your situation.

Whether its concealing issues with the home or overstating your purchase power, the issues will come to light. It is best to deal with them upfront and let the realtor guide you to the best outcome.

7. Being unrealistic (buyers and sellers). Both overpricing your home and submitting an unwarranted “low ball” offer will be unproductive. Listen to the experts and act accordingly.

Are you looking to downsize? I am currently offering two, affordable manufactured homes in the North Whitehall and Walnutport areas. Contact me for more details.

Elissa Clausnitzer, SRS is a licensed Realtor with Weichert Realtors and has over 30 years of experience in real estate.

Elissa specializes in helping boomers and seniors achieve their goals in their next step in life. Call her at 610-573-0386.

Specializing in working with Seniors Elissa Clausnitzer, SRS, CMRS 610-573-0386 elissaclaus@gmail.com

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the “Walbug” in for inspection every year. He rides it regularly.

His vehicle is cheap on gas and when you compare it to owning a “regular” motorcycle - he not only saved a ton of money, he created a conversation starter.

When he pulls up anywhere people come right over and chat with him about the “Walbug”.

Joy Riding My Way - Inventing a New Ride

by Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

There are many people who are mechanically inclined and there are people who have imagination. When you combine those two traits the result can be truly remarkable.

Thirty years ago Harry Wohlbach, a Macungie resident, took $700, a transmission-damaged VW bug and a crashdamaged 1982 Suzuki motorcycle and created the “Walbug”.

I sat with Harry as he recounted the adventure.

The front end is the VW bug and the back end is the motorcycle. He discarded the VW’s transaxle and the front fork of the motorcycle. To his surprise the Suzuki fit nicely into the VW frame. The fuel tank is original Suzuki. All the gauges, except the VW speedometer, are Suzuki. He designed it so that the brakes work fine along with its signals and all other mechanical and electrical parts.

seat and off we went.

Harry knew that I ride motorcycle so he asked me if I would like a ride with him. Faster than you can “Volkswagen” I grabbed my helmet, jumped in the passenger

You are much lower to the ground than usual so you really feel you are one with the road. As Harry took turns you feel the inertia press you against the sides. Even at regular speed it feels faster than the speedometer reading. It was a great ride.

After we arrived back at his home, it took 5 minutes for the smile to come off my face.

I must admit I admire Harry. His work on the “Walbug” is impressive, ingenious and his vehicle is just pure fun. Many gearheads might think of a similar idea, but few can put it together and invent such a cool ride.

Maybe I should consider taking on a similar project. Then again maybe I should leave it to more skilled people. My ability with a wrench is limited to my ability to spell “wrench” correctly.

Harry is justly proud of his invention. His efforts have paid off with years of riding his own unique invention - the “Walbug”

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If you think this is a thrown-together mish-mash of auto parts, you could not be further from the truth. Harry takes

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Great Motorcycle Routes (Try It On a Trike)

By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50 PA Route 6 and The Grand Canyon

PA Route 6 is more of a journey than a ride, but if you complete the entire trip, you will hit absolutely every example of the best that Northern PA has to offer. Start your trip in Milford, right on the New York border to the east.

The highlight of this trip is the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, also known as the Pine Creek Gorge. Although not as grand as the Grand Canyon in the Southwest, it’s still one of the best natural features PA has to offer.

Working your way west takes you through some mountainous county better known to Pennsylvanians as hunting camps than vacation destinations, so keep your eyes open for deer on your ride up there.

Route 655 Through Big Valley

No valley in PA is as beautiful as Kishacoquillas Valley, better known to its residents as simply “The Big Valley.” Home to the second-largest Amish population in Pennsylvania, PA Route 655 runs right through one of the most peaceful places left on this earth.

Belleville is the quintessential rural American town with shops and houses. The view of the countryside and the mountains in the distance in either direction are the easiest way for you to forget about your modern life, even if it’s only for an hour or so. There may be more to do on the other rides on this list, but there won’t be more to look at.

Route 340 from Lancaster to Downingtown

Route 30 east of Lancaster can be a frustrating march of traffic lights, Dutch Wonderland, outlet traffic and confused tourists wondering where all the Amish are. The Amish are in Intercourse and Bird-in-Hand, and the route through those two towns is PA Route 340. Hop off the expressway onto Old Philadelphia Pike (340) and ride east. In between towns, you are treated to a countryside that rivals anything the South of France could offer. It’s no wonder the people of the land

settled in Lancaster County.

Skip the touristy stuff (in fact, riding through here on a weekend in the summer is not advised) and enjoy the view on this nice, easy ride. Of course, if it’s not tourist season, check out the impressive Amish furniture and take your pick of Amish restaurants, or get a meal at one of the markets that will feed you a meal so hearty it will literally stick to your ribs.

Just stay alert and mind the buggies riding down the road.

What Are The Advantages Of A Trike?

If you used to ride a motorcycle but want a better alternative you might consider a trike.

Trikes have many advantages over regular motorcycles: • You don’t have to put your feet down when you stop.

• You can take a passenger without fear that you will tip over the bike and spill the passenger into the road.

Most significant others like this feature. Some wives, in fact, have refused to ride pillion with their husbands until they converted their bike to a trike.

• You can ride over metal grated bridges with no fear.

• You can take the trike down a dirt or gravel road with ease.

• You won’t get fatigued in stop and go traffic.

• Trikes definitely seem more stable than regular motorcycles.

Trikes do have some disadvantages over motorcycles: • They get poorer gas mileage.

• You won’t be able to drag your knee on the twisties.

• You have to make sure you get it in gear when stopped or it may roll away to parts unknown.

• You have to resist the temptation to put your foot down when you stop, otherwise, the rear wheel may run over your foot.

• You have to remember that the rear end is wider than the front or you may run into the island at your favorite gas station or toll booth.

• And most important, you steer a trike like a car -countersteering doesn’t work.

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Healthy Snacks To Eat When Traveling

By Ar Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

When you are traveling it is often difficult to eat healthy.

We try to eat food on the go that is affordable and easy rather than that which is healthy.

Listed below are some healthy food options to take along with you when you are traveling to avoid having to eat less healthy food that can cause you to feel tired and leave you feeling empty.

One great food to take along on any trip is an apple.

Apples are a great food when traveling. Apples are easy to eat, healthy, and compact; they fit nicely into your luggage, brief case, or purse, and keep in moderate temperatures without spoiling. So if you are on the go, take an apple along for a quick and easy snack.

Another great snack to take with you during your travels are nuts. Nuts are not only nutritious but they provide a great source of protein. You can create individual serving sizes that can be easily carried with you when traveling, taking up minimal space, but offering maximum value as they provide energy to you.

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Another must have food item when traveling is a protein or energy bar, as they too are easy to take with you and deliver a great source of protein for your diet in an easy to eat portion size.

Lastly, make sure to take along a bottle of water. Although it is not food, water is essential to your diet, more importantly it will help hydrate your body when eating the items listed above. Incorporate these items into your travels and see how much better you feel when you have to eat on the go.

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Local Vietnam Veterans Interviewed for Documentary

By Ar Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

Noted filmmaker Ken Burns has a 10-episode documentary on the Vietnam war that premiers on September 17 on PBS. Our local PBS station (PBS39) has compiled a series of podcasts with local Vietnam veterans that give you a firsthand narrative of what the veterans experienced during the war.

The title of the series is The War Is Still With Us. In order to provide a complete picture of the era the station also interviewed some who protested against the war as well as some who were involved in the civil rights movement. It also includes the story of a wife whose husband suffered from severe PTSD. This series will be presented via a website and a roving photo gallery.

I did the oral interviews with my fellow Vietnam veterans.

It was our aim to give the audience a firsthand and personal narrative about their experiences immediately before being shipped overseas, their experiences in the war zone and finally their experiences after coming home.

What we anticipated being a relaxed narrative turned out to be an emotional rollercoaster. Since we all were in our teens or very early twenties we had no idea what to expect when called to war. Leaving our families and going off to war brought back memories of distraught family members saying goodbye to us. We realized quickly that we might not return.

Landing in a hot, humid and alien environment was a blow to our senses. There is no preparation for being dumped into the middle of a war zone. Friendships were made quickly, but at the same time were made warily since one never know if that friend would be alive the next day, the next hour, the next second. Even communicating with family members was problematic. How much do you tell them and how much do you hide? It was not our intent to describe the gory details of the war. We concentrated on our perceptions and feelings while we were there. Of particular note was the discussion of how we felt and acted the nearer we got to being sent home when our tour was over.

Much has been said about the ill treatment that we veterans received once we landed back in the United States. During our interviews there were a number of instances mentioned where our reception was less than pleasant.

The end of most of the interviews deals with the ongoing problems that were a result of the war. It deals with the long term effects of the use of Agent Orange in Vietnam.

Most of the veterans have similar insidious illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension. Several veterans have had cancer due to their exposure - hence the title The War Is Still With Us’�.

The honesty and emotion shared by the veterans in these poignant interviews will give you a clearer idea of what we went through. Many Vietnam vets do not talk about the war so this series will expose you to what has long been suppressed by them.

The series is scheduled to be released in October. I urge you to listen to the interviews at wlvt.org. so that we do not forget that war is hell and that we must never engage in it without recognizing the costs to our men and women.

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Ten Things That Will Disappear In Our Lifetime

By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50 Whether these changes are good or bad depends in part on how we adapt to them.

But, ready or not, here they come. Maybe not in the seniors of today lifetimes but more likely in our children’s.

1. The Post Office Get ready to imagine a world without the post office. They are so deeply in financial trouble that there is probably no way to sustain it long term. Email, Fed Ex, and UPS have just about wiped out the minimum revenue needed to keep the post office alive. Most of your mail every day is junk mail and bills.

2. The Check Britain is already laying the groundwork to do away with check by 2018. It costs the financial system billions of dollars a year to process checks. Plastic cards and online transactions will lead to the eventual demise of the check. This plays right into the death of the post office. If you never paid your bills by mail and never received them by mail, the post office would absolutely go out of business.

3. The Newspaper The younger generation simply doesn’t read the newspaper. They certainly don’t subscribe to a daily delivered print edition.

That may go the way of the milkman and the laundry man.

As for reading the paper online, get ready to pay for it. The rise in mobile Internet devices and e-readers has caused all the newspaper and magazine publishers to form an alliance.

They have met with Apple, Amazon, and the major cell phone companies to develop a model for paid subscription services.

4. The Book You say you will never give up the physical book that you hold in your hand and turn the literal pages. I said the same thing about downloading music from iTunes. I wanted my hard copy CD. But I quickly changed my mind when I discovered that I could get albums for half the price without ever leaving home to get the latest music. The same thing will happen with books. You can browse a bookstore

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online and even read a preview chapter before you buy. And the price is less than half that of a real book. And think of the convenience!

Once you start flicking your fingers on the screen instead of the book, you find that you are lost in the story, can’t wait to see what happens next, and you forget that you’re holding a gadget instead of a book.

5. The Land Line Telephone Unless you have a large family and make a lot of local calls, you don’t need it anymore. Most people keep it simply because they’ve always had it. But you are paying double charges for that extra service. All the cell phone companies will let you call customers using the same cell provider for no charge against your minutes.

6. Music This is one of the saddest parts of the change story. The music industry is dying a slow death. Not just because of illegal downloading. It’s the lack of innovative new music being given a chance to get to the people who would like to hear it. Greed and corruption is the problem. The record labels and the radio conglomerates are simply self-destructing. Over 40% of the music purchased today is “catalog items,” meaning traditional music that the public is familiar with - older established artists. This is also true on the live concert circuit.

7. Television Revenues The networks are down dramatically - not just because of the economy. People are watching TV and movies streamed from their computers. They are playing games and doing lots of other things that take up the time that used to be spent watching TV. Prime time shows have degenerated down to lower than the lowest common denominator. Cable rates are skyrocketing and commercials run more often than ever before. Good riddance to most of it. It’s time for the cable companies to be put out of our misery. Let the people choose what they want to watch online and through Netflix.

8. The “Things” That You Own Many of the very possessions that we used to own are still in our lives, but we may not actually own them in the future.

They may simply reside in “the cloud.” Today your computer has a hard drive where you store your pictures, music, movies, and documents. Your software is on a CD or DVD, and you can always re-install it if need be. But all of that is changing.

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Apple, Microsoft, and Google are all finishing up their latest “cloud services.” That means that when you turn on a computer, the Internet will be built into the operating system.

So, Windows, Google, and the Mac OS will be tied straight into the Internet. If you click an icon, it will open something in the Internet cloud.

If you save something, it will be saved to the cloud. And you may pay a monthly subscription fee to the cloud provider. In this virtual world, you can access your music or your books, or your whatever from any laptop or handheld device. That’s the good news. But, will you actually own any of this “stuff ” or will it all be able to disappear at any moment in a big “Poof ?” Will most of the things in our lives be disposable and whimsical? It makes you want to run to the closet and pull out that photo album, grab a book from the shelf, or open up a CD case and pull out the insert.

9. Joined Handwriting (Cursive Writing) Already gone in some schools who no longer teach “joined handwriting” because nearly everything is done now on computers or keyboards of some type (pun not intended).

10. Privacy If there ever was a concept that we can look back on nostalgically, it would be privacy. That’s gone. It’s been gone for a long time anyway. There are cameras on the street, in most of the buildings, and even built into your computer and cell phone. But you can be sure that 24/7, “They” know who you are and where you are, right down to the GPS coordinates, and the Google Street View. If you buy something, your habit is put into a zillion profiles, and your ads will change to reflect those habits. “They” will try to get you to buy something else. Again and again and again.

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Trivia and Strange and Unusual Facts

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William Marston engineered one of the earliest forms of the polygraph in the early 1900’s. Later he went on to create the comic strip Wonder Woman, a story about a displaced Amazon princess who forces anyone caught in her magic lasso to tell the truth A 2″ X 4″ is really 1-1/2″ by 3-1/2″.

The first CD pressed in the US was Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the US. The past-tense of the English word “dare” is “durst”.

Beetles taste like apples, wasps like pine nuts, and worms like fried bacon.

In 1386, a pig in France was executed by public hanging for the murder of a child.

“Lassie” was played by a group of male dogs; the main one was named Pal. Scotland has more redheads than any other part of the world.

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Julius Caesar’s autograph is worth about $2,000,000.

The Hawaiian alphabet has only 12 letters.

The average child recognizes over 200 company logos by the time he enters first grade.

The youngest pope ever was 11 years old.

A healthy (non-colorblind) human eye can distinguish between 500 shades of gray.

Lizards can self-amputate their tails for protection. It grows back after a few months.

The penguin is the only bird that can’t fly but can swim.

Arabic numerals are not really Arabic; they were created in India.

February of 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.

There is actually no danger in swimming right after you eat, though it may feel uncomfortable.

The word “maverick” came into use after Samuel Maverick, a Texan refused to brand his cattle.

The Michelin man is known as Mr. Bib. His name was Bibendum in the company’s first ads in 1896.

Every year 4 people in the UK die putting their trousers on.

Fish that live more than 800 meters below the ocean surface don’t have eyes.

Grapes explode when you put them in the microwave.

The Vatican City registered 0 births in 1983.

Spain leads the world in cork production.

In The Empire Strikes Back there is a potato hidden in the asteroid field.

Walt Disney holds the world record for the most Academy Awards won by one person, he has won twenty statuettes, and twelve other plaques and certificates.

James Bond’s car had three different license plates in Goldfinger.

Canada makes up 6.67 percent of the Earth’s land area.

South Dakota is the only U.S state which shares no letters with the name of its capital.

Bullet proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers were all invented by women.

In Disney’s Fantasia, the Sorcerer’s name is “Yensid” (Disney backwards.)

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Head back to school.

Help a child learn to read!

During their first years in school, students learn to read. By the end of third grade they need to be able read in order to learn. Children who do not read proficiently by the end of third grade are four times more likely to leave school without a diploma than proficient readers.

The ability to read is critical to a child’s success in school, their life-long earning potential and their ability to contribute to the nation’s economy and its security. Yet the number of students who are not able to read on grade level is alarmingly high. If you are willing to “go back to school” for just two hours a week, you can help young students get on a path to life-long success!

Students in several elementary schools within the Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton School Districts would benefit greatly from some one-on-one or small group time. Literacy Volunteers will work with the same student or small group of students each week under the direct supervision and guidance of the classroom teacher.

Senior Corps RSVP can help you determine how and where you can make a difference in a child’s life and become part of the solution!

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Six Important Facts About Reverse Mortgages

By Jill Muhr Mortgage Loan Officer/Exec. Lending Asst., Consumer Trust Mortgage Corp.

Consumer Trust Mortgage wants you to know at least six important facts about Reverse Mortgages. Since 1995, Consumer Trust Mortgage has been helping residents in the Lehigh Valley and beyond to purchase and/or refinance their homes. Now, we are helping people 62 years of age and older to continue to enjoy their homes without the financial burdens of a mortgage payment.

5. Will we have an estate that we may leave to our heirs?

When the home is sold or you no longer use it as your primary residence the cash, interest, and other HECM finance charges must be repaid. All proceeds beyond the amount owed belong to your spouse or estate. This means any remaining equity can be transferred to your heirs. No mortgage debt is passed along to your estate or your heirs. *

Here are some answers to questions other seniors have found valuable. Of course you will have questions of your own. Please feel free to call Consumer Trust at 610-398-9500 to see how you may be able to benefit from an association with our company.

6. How much money can I obtain from a reverse mortgage?

The amount varies by borrower and depends on: • Age of the youngest borrower or eligible nonborrowing spouse • Current interest rate • Lesser of appraised value or the HECM mortgage limit established by the FHA If there is more than one borrower and no eligible nonborrowing spouse the age of the youngest borrower is used to determine the amount you may borrow.

1. What is a reverse mortgage?

A reverse mortgage is a special type of home loan that lets you convert a portion of your equity in your home to cash. The equity that you have built up over years may be paid back to you. However, unlike a traditional home equity loan or second mortgage a HECM (Home Equity Conversion Mortgage) does not have to be repaid until you no longer use the home as your principal residence or fail to meet the obligations of the mortgage.

2. Can I qualify for a reverse mortgage?

To be eligible for a reverse mortgage you must be a homeowner 62 years of age or older. You must also own your home outright or have a low mortgage balance that can be paid off at closing with proceeds from the reverse mortgage.

Additionally, you need to document that you have the financial resources to pay ongoing property charges including taxes and insurance (and of course you must live in your home). The first step is to call Consumer Trust Mortgage at: 610-398-9500 so we may arrange for you to receive low cost, consumer information from a HECM counselor prior to obtaining the loan.

3. What types of homes are eligible?

Your home must be a single family home or a 2-4 unit home with one unit occupied by the borrower. HUDapproved condominiums and manufactured homes that meet FHA requirements are also eligible.

4. What are the differences between a reverse mortgage and a home equity loan?

With a second mortgage or a home equity line of credit you must make monthly payments on the outstanding loan balance. A reverse mortgage is different because it pays YOU – there are no monthly principal and interest payments. With a reverse mortgage you are required to still pay real estate taxes, utilities, homeowners insurance, and flood insurance (if applicable).

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You owe it to yourself to become more educated on this topic, as a reverse mortgage originated by Consumer Trust Mortgage can unlock the key to your financial freedom.

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Are You Ready for Medicare Open Enrollment?

By Ann Miller and Diane Nowakowski, HealthCare Solution Benefits, Inc. Medicare Open Enrollment for 2018 starts October 15 and remains open until December 7. During this annual enrollment period (AEP) you can make changes to various aspects of your coverage.

• You can switch from Original Medicare to Medicare Advantage, or vice versa.

• You can also switch from one Medicare Advantage plan to another, or from one Medicare Part D (prescription drug) plan to another.

• And if you didn’t enroll in a Medicare Part D plan when you were first eligible, you can do so during the general open enrollment, although a late enrollment penalty may apply.

If you want to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, you must meet some basic criteria.

• You must be enrolled in Medicare Part A and B. • You must live in the plan’s service area.

• You cannot have End-Stage Renal Disease (some exceptions apply).

2018 Medicare Coverage Changes: Medicare recipients reaching the donut hole will benefit from better prescription drug discounts. The gap in prescription drug coverage (the donut hole) starts when someone reaches the initial coverage limit ($3,750 in 2018), and ends when they have spent $5,000 (these thresholds are each $50 higher than they were in 2017). For 2018, while in the donut hole, enrollees will pay 35 percent of the cost of brand name drugs (down from 40 percent in 2017) and 44 percent of the cost of generic drugs (down from 51 percent in 2017). The Medicare Part D deductible will be $405 in 2018, up slightly from $400 in 2017.

Medicare Part B premiums will fluctuate again for 2018. In 2017, most Medicare Part B enrollees paid an average of $109/month for their Part B premium, although enrollees with income above $85,000 had higher premiums.

But the standard premium for Medicare Part B was $134/ month in 2017. The reason most enrollees paid an average of only $109/month was because the cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security wasn’t large enough to cover the full increase in Part B premiums.

New income brackets for Part B enrollees with high incomes. For Medicare purposes, “high income” begins at $85,001 for a single individual, and $170,001 for a married couple. Enrollees with income between $85,001 and $107,000 ($170,001 and $214,000 for a married couple) won’t see any changes to their bracket.

Medicare Advantage plans continue to see changes.

While healthcare reform is slowly reducing rebates paid to Medicare Advantage plans, these plans continue to be popular. Most people will continue to have dozens of Medicare Advantage plans as well as Part D plans available to them. These providers can change the coverage options they offer from year to year so it’s important to stay up-to-date.

Most Medicare beneficiaries should receive their Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) and Evidence of Coverage (EOC) from their existing Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plan providers by Sept. 30. It’s important to carefully review the information sent to you by your plan provider, since this will cover any possible changes. For example, increasing co-pays, changes to drug formularies or changes to treatment coverage. Once open enrollment gets underway, you can make changes that reflect your current health coverage needs.

If you have any questions about Medicare please give us a call at 610-868-9299. We are happy to answer your questions and guide you through Medicare Open Enrollment.

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Oh, What a Tangled Web We Weave

By Alan Allegra

We like to have visitors. Sometimes, the best visitors are unexpected. In all cases, the best visitors are those who stay overnight but need no accommodations, carry no baggage, require no food, and don’t carry on long conversations. They take up no space and leave behind no laundry or trash. They even help around the house.

We have one of those ideal visitors in our house now. Well, not exactly in our house; more like under the eaves by the deck.

This little visitor is an orb spider. We don’t know his (or her?) official name — it’s one of those Latin combinations that looks like English with a few extra vowels thrown in as a show of erudition. We have watched our little arachnid at night, all eight legs pumping, weaving a web that is marvelous in its beauty and simplicity. One wonders how they can do that with tiny brains; however, some spiders’ brains take up about 80% of their body, even extending into their legs! The protein material they use to manufacture (or, more appropriately, spiderfacture) their web material not only has more tensile strength than steel, it is ecologically sound because its byproduct is water.

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Speaking of water, the spider’s legs operate hydraulically because there is not enough room for all the muscles needed to work “normal” legs. You can tell we are fascinated by our little construction worker.

While we marvel at the engineering expertise of our new friend, we marvel more at the expertise of the One who engineered the spider with its ability to baffle scientists with its abilities. “And God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds and the livestock according to their kinds, and everything that creeps on the ground according to its kind” (Genesis 1:25).

The spider weaves a stunning orb-shaped web at night, catches his prey, then eats the web by sunrise. Next night, those brainy legs are actively positioning the silk to make an identical trap.

The way this guest helps around the house is by decreasing the surplus mosquito population. All-in-all, this web stuff is rather amazing.

Yes, spiders are mentioned in the Bible. Neither mention is particularly flattering. “His confidence is severed, and his trust is a spider’s web” (Job 8:14). “They hatch adders’ eggs; they weave the spider’s web; he who eats their eggs dies, and from one that is crushed a viper is hatched” (Isaiah 59:5). In speaking of evil persons, Bildad says trusting in anything other than God is fragile as a spider’s web. Isaiah reminds us that evil people set traps for the innocent, just like the spider’s web that is barely noticeable until the insect becomes entrapped.

Sin is much like that spider web. Man can spin a web of deceit that appears so beautiful and cleverly engineered yet can become so tangled. My wife and I enjoy crime mystery shows.

In every crime, no matter how complicated and well-conceived, the perp always slips up in some way and gets caught. Trusting in his or her wits is fragile as a spider’s web.

Trusting in an evil person is just as dangerous as the web is to the unsuspecting fly. Being caught leads to tragedy. Practicing deceit is just as dangerous to the perp as it is to the victim: “Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and a stone will come back on him who starts it rolling” (Proverbs 26:27).

And, just as that web disappears each morning and returns each night, sin can come back to haunt a person.

If the fly knew where the web was, it would steer clear. The same should be said of us when confronting the path of sin: “Avoid it; do not go on it; turn away from it and pass on” (Proverbs 4:15).

Don’t weave a web of sin; you’ll only get tangled up in it!

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New Medicare Cards What You Need to Know

By Rebecca L. Nurick | PA-SMP Program Manager, Medicare Fraud Division

There are big changes coming to your Medicare card next year. Starting in April of 2018, people with Medicare will begin to receive NEW Medicare cards with one major difference – your Medicare number, which is your Social Security number, will not be on the card. Because of increased concerns about identity theft and other safety reasons, your Social Security number will be replaced by a random, 11-digit number that is unique to you, with no identifying information. This change is being made to protect the security of your information, and your identity.

The new Medicare cards, which will be sent by mail by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), begin arriving in April 2018 and all people with Medicare should receive their cards by the end of April 2019. You can begin using your NEW Medicare card right away. Remember to shred your old card after you receive your new card.

Quick Tips to Remember: • Medicare will be mailing the new Medicare card starting in April 2018 and continue through April 2019. Understand that mailing everyone a new card will take some time. Your card might arrive at a different time than your friend’s or neighbor’s.

• You do not need to do anything! This change will be automatic. If someone calls you and says they need to confirm your identity, or your Medicare number, it’s a SCAM. Medicare and Social Security will not call you. Do not give out your personal information.

If you get a call from someone and you’re just not sure, hang up and call the PA-SMP. • Your benefits will stay the same. The new Medicare numbers will not change anything in your coverage.

You can start using your new card as soon as you receive it. When you receive your new card, shred your old card.

• There is no charge for the new card. The card is free. No one should tell you there is a one-time fee, or that you will lose benefits if you don’t pay a fee or answer their questions.

If you have any questions, or think you may have been the target of potential fraud or identity theft, please call the Pennsylvania Senior Medicare Patrol at CARIE toll-free at 1-800-356-3606. Help is always free and confidential. You can also visit WWW.CARIE.ORG for more information.

Knowledge Is Power

Pinebrook Family Answers HOMECARE and Human Touch Home Health Care are hosting an event for the public “Knowledge is Power”, on Wed, Oct 4 at 6pm. Seniors and caregivers need to make important health, legal, financial, and residential decisions. Knowing what to look for and where allows families to be prepared before a crisis may arise.

Representatives will be available to provide information and answer questions regarding the following topics: 1. Non-Medical Home Care 2. Medical Home Health Care 3. Elder Law 4. Activities for Mind, Body & Spirit 5. Geriatric Care Management 6. Skilled Nursing Facility Care 7. Hospice Care 8. Personal Care Homes 9. In-home Meal Delivery 10. Medicare & Medicaid Approved Long Term Care Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.

Pinebrook Family Answers, 402 North Fulton St. Allentown, PA. Space is limited RSVP: Linda Homer-Hurley 610-7741445 email lhhurley@pbfalv.org or Julie Webber 484-5385159 or email at jwebber@humantouchhealth.com

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support and presence to those facing terminal illness.

Training, flex hours. Robin Trexler, 610-266-0134

Phoebe Allentown seeks individuals to assist with memory support neighborhoods.

610-794-5362 jwickel@phoebe. Compassionate Care has a variety of volunteer org. opportunities with a training and support programs. Call Meals on Wheels Carolyn at 610-770-6500.

Northampton City and Calvary United Methodist Center for Vision Loss seeks provide meals to seniors in Easton area. Janet Soos janets@ volunteers to assist blind and visually impaired people as mealsonwheelspa.org companions, drivers and Mall Walk helpers. Office assistants Meals on Wheels of Lehigh and vision screeners are County - Teams of 2 deliver needed. Training provided. on 33 routes throughout 610.433.6018, x.231rita.lang@ Lehigh County. Drive a route centerforvisionloss.org. or ride along as a visitor. 610398-2563 or dstillwagen@ Drivers: ITNLehighValley mealsonwheelslc.org. provides rides for seniors 60 and over and visually impaired Lutheran Home - Topton adults. Drive riders to invites volunteers to share appointments in LV, 90% are musical talent, voice or medical. Requires vehicle, good instrument with residents. Flex driving record, some free time. hours. Lou Wentz at 610-682Training provided, we work 1542 or wentzl@diakon.org. with your schedule. 610-4191645.

Compeer of LV- volunteer 4 hrs. a month with a person who lives with mental illness. Listen, Lehigh Valley Hospice provides volunteer go for a walk, watch a movie, enjoy a cup of coffee, etc. Main opportunities for individuals duty – Have Fun! 610.435.9651. who believe that life is a journey. Join us and discover how enriching it is to spend Heartland Hospice seeks meaningful time with our volunteers to offer bedside patients. Call Janet Barber, 610-969-0127.

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Social/Support Groups

Ott St., Allentown, Social hour with refreshments at noon; program and business meeting 1:00 p,m. Program: Sandy, Andy and Friends, Ventriloquist Non-members and guests welcome. Bring non-perishable food item for Allentown Food Bank, 610437-4265

ENCORE (female cancer support / exercise group) Tues. 6:30-8pm & Fri. 9:15-10:30am. Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. 610-434-9333, x 313. Jordan United Church of allentownymcaywca.org.

Christ, Second Sat. 10:30 Like gardening? Rt 309 & Multiple Sclerosis Disease Walbert Ave Allentown, Support peace garden, custom peace MS First Tuesday support sculpture, peace pole, worship group for patients, families areas, biblical plant, children’s and friends at St. Luke’s bed, gazebo, swing, trails.

University Hospital, 610-395-2218.

Bethlehem. 6:15 register at 1-866-(785-8537) Second Mon. 7-8:30 pm. pray & share together Emmaus Garden Club for emotional wholeness, Faith Presbyterian Church, women’s support group First Tues,1pm North struggling, or have family 2nd and Cherokee Streets, struggling with depression, Emmaus. Public welcome. bipolar, etc. 3400 Bath Pike, (610) 966-4181.

Suite 110 Bethlehem. Linda 610-395-8756.

LV Vegetarians First Wed. Quaker Meeting House Rt. St. John’s Friendly 50’s 512 half mile N. of Rt. 22 meets second Mon 1pm in Twnshp. Pot luck dinner. the church’s social hall 1343 6pm. $3.50 610-709-8984 Newport Ave, St. John’s Friendly Fifties will have their Vision Loss Support Group annual picnic, rain or shine, for LV residents facing vision on Mon, July 10, from noon loss. First Thurs., 10-11:30 to 5PM at the 26th Street am. 610-433-6018 Center Playground in Northampton. for Vision Loss, 845 W. Wyoming St., Allentown.

Prayer and Share Together New Horizons Senior Ctr for Emotional Wholeness, AARP Chapter #4150 First 2nd Mon. Truth for Women, Narberth Borough Hall, 100 Thurs 12PM Community Conway Ave, Narberth, PA 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 110, Room of Lower Macungie Opportunities: Contact Judy Bethlehem. Also meet at Ringold, 610-664-2366. Grocery Library Bldg. 3450 Brookside Asbury Methodist Church Shopping Escort: Ride the bus Rd. Guests welcome.

Tuesday after the 2nd every other Wed. morning. Front Ice cream with coffee/ Monday. Both groups are Desk Helper: Answer phones, tea ($1), can brown bag.

7-8:30 pm.

Entertainment by singer register people for programs, Caregiver Support Groups: help people sign in and find their Keith Sell . For info call 610- Second Tuesday. Live, Love, classes, miscellaneous whatever 285-4563 Learn (special grp. for suits your schedule! memory impaired and loved AARP #5415 First Thurs.

Lunch Servers at the Center, ones), Sacred Heart Hosp, Allentown noon St. served daily at 12 4:30PM-2nd floor.

Dance Instructors:Line Dancing Timothy’s Church, 140 So.

Happenings People Meeting People Club, Third Friday. 9:30.

Senior Social Group.

Fellowship Hall, Asbury United Methodist Church.

7-8:30 pm.

Prayer & Share Second Tues, 7-8:30 pm. Together for emotional wholeness, women’s support group struggling, or family struggling with depression, bi-polar, etc. Asbury Methodist Church, Allentown. Linda 610-3958756.

Second Tues. 3PM TRIAD at Lehigh Co. Senior Center (Enjoy Life). Monthly meeting. 3 PM. Second Wed. Parkinson’s Support Group St. Luke’s Hospital Allentown campus 17th and Hamilton St. Refreshments and presentation 6:00 - 7:30 Topics related to PD. LV Military Affairs Council Third Wed, Saucon Manor in Hellertown. 12-1:30pm, 484788-0196, info@lvmac.org, or www.lvmac.org for info.

Caregivers & Professionals Network Group. Second Thur, 12PM Country Meadows of Allentown, Bldg 3, 610-395-7160 Third Sat. For anyone caring for a family member with memory loss or impairment, group meets (908) 8596700, extension 2276 for information.

Men of Retirement Age Club, Fourth Wed 1-2:30pm Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Rd, Hanover.

Palmer Senior Group Tues 1:30-4:30, meet seniors, play cards, share good times. Charles Chrin Community Ctr Palmer Township 610-252-2098 palmercommunitycenter.org

Fogelsville Senior Group at Fire Company. Wed. noon.

Amelia, 610-395-2224.

Schnecksville Senior Citizens Group Thurs: games and social activities 12 noon. Schnecksville Fire Company Rt 309. Info: 610769-7570 New Horizons Senior Ctr Narberth Borough Hall, 100 Conway Ave, Narberth, PA Full Circle Support Group Mondays at 10, led by Janet Levit, MSW, LCSW. Talk about everything! Primarily on life post-retirement; what do we do now? Discussions on ways to use your newfound time Transitions and Changes Support Group - 1 Monday each month (call for schedule 610.664.2366). Led by Loisann Furgess-Oler, M.Div., discussion and support group helps participants create well-being amid life’s many changes - no matter what you’re going through.

Free Private Counseling by appt.ointment 610-664-2366 with Joan Niles, LCSW

Exercise Bethlehem YMCA. For info on Silver Sneakers and all pgms: www.ymcabethlehem. org/ or 610 867-7588.

Allentown YMCA. For info Silver Sneakers and all pgms: www.allentownymcaywca. org/ 610-434-9333. Pgms include Tai Chi, Yoga I, Zumba Gold and mat Pilates, 3rd St. Alliance. Tai Chi, Clogging, Tae Kwon Do. Schedules and fees vary.

610-258-6271. www.

ThirdStreetAlliance.org.

Easton YMCA. For info Silver Sneakers and all pgms: familyymca.org/ or 610.258.6158,

OxyFit Gym offers 1 hour Silver Sneaker classes on Mon, Tues, and Wed at 10:15 and Thurs. at 9:15 and 10:15. Yoga stretch classes Mon. & Wed. at 11:15. Info: 610-391-0040 or www.oxyfitgym.com.

Salvation Army Senior Program 610-867-4681. Tues play bridge 10-12; Thurs varied Social Programs at 10:45 a.m.

Senior Activity Program & Lunch at 12:00 Noon. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road, Bethlehem (seniors 50 & over) 610-867-4681

Events/Trips 50+ Wellness Expo Sat, Sept. 16 9 a.m to noon LV Hospital–Cedar Crest, Kaysch Family Pavilion call 610-402-CARE to register.

Promoting health, preventing falls, blood pressure, balance and other health screenings Raffle, giveaways, healthy snacks, healthy smoothie demos, sandwiches provided

by Sodexo, free flu shots

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Vanessa Cambria-Mengel and Deb Levengood Thurs, Sept.

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Light refreshments served.

Fall prevention seminars: 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 29, Sept. 5, 12 Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton St., Allentown. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sept. 5, Sept. 12 Bethlehem Public Library, 11 W. Church St., Bethlehem, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 5, Sept. 12 Lower Macungie Community Ctr, 3450 Brookside Road, Macungie, Noon-2 p.m.

Sep. 6, Whitehall Township Senior Lifestyle Center (West Catasauqua Park), 2301 Pine St., Whitehall

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Industry News For Professionals Networking, news & more!

Lehigh Valley Aging in Place Coalition (LVAIP). LVAIP provides an ongoing forum for professionals from private, public, non-profit and business sectors to inform, educate and help older adults age in place.

We provide information and solutions to older adults and their families to be proactive in planning for their future needs. lvaginginplace.org.

Member Mixers Wed, Sep 20 and Oct 18 8-10a.m. Oct 18 no meeting - Dance. Nov 15 Speed Networking at Traditions of Hanover. lehighvalleyaginginplace.org,

the 2nd Wednesday at 12pm each month at Traditions of Hanover Bethlehem 5300 Northgate Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Upcoming events: September 13, and October 11, 2017. Contact kimg@abingtonmanor.com 610-438-9400

Conference: The Future of Aging Services 10/10/17 at DeSales University, Keynote speaker: Jeffrey C. Bauer, Ph.D., LLC, Health Futurist “Forcasting the Futures of Aging Services, Multi-disciplinary Perspectives and Strategies for Uncertain Times” He presents an overview of multiple dimensions of aging, including implications Understanding the AARP for evolving needs and services to Care Act and Its’ Impact on Caregiving in PA Sep 21 9-10 am meet them. His analysis explores Light refreshments provided, hosted the realm of opportunities in the

by Fellowship Community and LVAIP environments in which aging will occur. Registration opens 09/01/17 at Fellowship Community, Zentz Community Center, 3020 Fellowship phoebe.org/piaconference.

Drive, Whitehall. Speakers: Vanessa Country Meadows of Allentown Cambria-Mengel, RN, MSN, CCRN Networking and Deb Levengood, RN, MSN, Join the networking the third CPHQ - Quality Insights Care Thursday of each month. Country Coordination Project Coordinators.

Inviting all Health Care Professionals. Meadows of Allentown Networking at Building IV, 410 N Krocks Case Managers, Social Workers, Hospital and Facility Staff as well as Rd, Allentown, PA 18106, (610) 395-7160. Country Meadows of any public or private professionals Allentown invites the professional that service the senior community community to a monthly forum and their caregivers. to network with colleagues in the health care and allied health fields.

Upcoming Meetings: HealthNet is a monthly networking Upcoming events: September 21 and October 19, 2017 at group for professionals hosted

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noon. Contact Karen Hill, khill@ countrymeadows.com Margarita Monday Sept 25 4-6PM Serving light hors d’oeuvres and margaritas. RSVP Sept. 15. Come see why Miller Personal Care was voted best in the Lehigh Valley four years in a row! David A. Miller Personal Care Community 19th & Chew Sts. Allentown. Parking available in Miller parking lot on 19th and on adjacent streets. RSVP to Darren Morris dmorris@phoebe.org 610-794-5406 The PA Link Wed, Sep 20 9:30 to 11 a.m. Nyann Biery of Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program will present “Being Mortal”. Video presentation and discussion related to the human side of physicians.

Training will be at Northampton County Human Services Bldg. 2801 Emrick Blvd, Bethlehem. Registration is required. Contact Kim Melusky at kimberlymelusky@lehighcounty.org if you plan to attend.

Lehigh Valley Forum PHFA Regional Forums provide training hours toward training requirements by HUD. Certificates of Attendance provided upon request.

Overlook Apts, 445 Hanover St. Allentown, PA Sep 22 10am –3pm FREE parking is available. 610-2231842. 10:00am-10:30 – Welcome and introductions 10:30am-12:00pm – Laurie Reichert, Humana Rep presents “Sugar: The Not so Sweet Truth”. Available FREE to your residents. 12:00pm-12:45pm – lunch and networking.12:45pm – 2:00pm – Katrina Boyer, Consumer Outreach Liaison - PA Dept of Banking and Securities - “Avoiding Scams and

ID Theft”, 2:00pm – 3:00pm – BAYADA presents “Direct Care Workers Do’s and Don’ts”. Regulations of DOH and the Agency Model OLTL Waiver Personal Assistance Services program. $10 requested for lunch.

Registration and Payment by Sep 15. mmedernach@ phfa.org. Payment to PHFA Housing Services Department, Attn: Melissa Medernach, 211 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.

Caregiver College at Fleming Memory Center 17th & Chew Allentown. Free 12 hour training program / course usually delivered in 2 hour sessions over 6 weeks by Wendy Scott, MA, CDP. RSVP by Sep 18 610-969-2278, wendy_t.scott@lvhn.org Wed 1012PM, Sep 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25.

News in Senior Living

Moravian Village Opens Memory Care and Rebrands Cottages Located in historic Bethlehem, Moravian Village is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) with living options for seniors of various levels of independence. In the spring of 2017, Moravian Village

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Skilled Nursing Facilities - The Basics

By Jeff Tintle, Lifestyles over 50

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any times when an individual requires care in a skilled nursing facility, the decision on where to place the patient needs to be made immediately.

The decision is often triggered by a medical event, like stroke or a fall, and the patient is treated at a hospital and later discharged directly to a skilled nursing facility.

It is important to know what skilled nursing is and which skilled nursing facilities are in the area. If and when a decision needs to be made to select a facility, little time is available to research nursing centers, much less manage the emotional stress and chaos that ensues in the wake a medical emergency.

Skilled Nursing Facilities, sometimes referred to as nursing homes or rehabilitation centers, provide 24-hour care for those requiring rehabilitation or for those with long-term illnesses.

Services may include medical care, therapies and assistance with activities of daily living.

There are two common scenarios when patients require a skilled nursing stay.

One scenario is the short term stay. Some patients go to rehabilitation after a stroke, surgery or other medical complication that requires nursing supervision and a regimen of physical, occupational, and / or speech therapies with the goal of returning home, either to one’s house or a senior living community.

The other scenario is the patient who is dealing with long-term illness, medical complications or otherwise requires on-going medical attention and cannot return home.

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Depending on an individual’s circumstances, costs for skilled nursing and rehabilitation can be covered fully or partially by Medicare, Medicaid, major insurance, and long-term care insurance. In some cases, care needs to be paid for by an individual’s private funds, in which case monthly costs can range between $10,000 and $14,000. Facilities are licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Gracedale-Northampton County Nursing Home 2 Gracedale Avenue Nazareth 18064 610-746-1900 Gracedale.org

Below is a list of local skilled nursing facilities. A complete list with ratings and more information can be found on Medicare’s web site https://www. medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare.

Lehigh Center 1718 Spring Creek Road Macungie 18062 610-366-0500 genesishcc.com

Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown 350 South Cedarbrook Rd. Allentown 18104 610-395-3727 LehighCounty.org

Lutheran Home at Topton 1 S Home Avenue Topton 19562 610-682-1400 Lutheranhomeattopton.org

Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Fountain Hill 724 Delaware Avenue Bethlehem 18015 610-691-6700 LehighCounty.org Country Meadows 4035 Green Pond Road Bethlehem 18020 610-865-5580 CountryMeadows.com Fellowship Community 3000 Fellowship Drive Whitehall 18052 610-799-3000 FellowshipCommunity.com Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network 850 S. Fifth Street Allentown 18103 610-776-3100 or 1-888-44-REHAB GoodShepherdRehab.org

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Kirkland Village 1 Kirkland Village Circle Bethlehem 18017 610-691-4500 kirklandvillage.org

Quakertown Center 1020 South Main Street Quakertown 18951 215 536-9300 GenesisHCC.com/Quakertown Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center 1925 Turner Street Allentown 18104 610-435-9037 Phoebe.org Westminster Village 803 N Wahneta St. Allentown 18109 610-782-8300 wmvallentown.org

The Back Story Q&A with JoAnn Bergeron Nenow, Executive Director of Meals On Wheels of Northampton County What do you enjoy most about your job?

I love interacting with my co-workers, volunteers and clients.

I take great satisfaction in knowing that we are caring for our elders and helping them to remain living in their homes for as long as is possible. I love how our volunteers come from all different walks of life yet share the same level of giving.

And our clients are fascinating to talk to. I remember talking to this one client who was a World War II pilot. He was 19 years old and flying missions all over Europe. It’s crazy to think of a 19-year-old doing that and the things he must have been exposed to at an early age and how it impacted his life.

Older people have so much more knowledge than I have because of their experiences; they’ve ‘been there, done that.

siblings came later). He’d say, “If you don’t have a plan, you’re flying blind.” I get my planning skills from him. Plus, growing up in a family of six brothers and sisters was very competitive, so it forced me to think about goals and about getting what I wanted. But I also learned how to share and to be giving as well.

What do you do for fun?

I like reading romance novels and books about European and American history. I just finished reading ‘The Rival Queens’

by Nancy Goldstone. I also enjoy gardening – I’d like to turn my garden into a home for hummingbirds and butterflies – and If someone is in need of a meal, What makes you most proud? playing tennis.

I am most proud of the fact that Meals On we will get that person a meal.

Wheels of Northampton County hasn’t had I love attending great Lehigh Valley a waiting list of clients who needed meals since I started here events such as Celtic Classic and Musikfest and visiting the 11 years ago. If someone is in need of a meal, we will get that local wineries.

I would like to travel cross country to Napa person a meal.

Valley and see as much of the U. S. as I can - incorporating my love of traveling and wine tasting.”

I am also proud of growing the operation from a budget of $1.5 million to $3.6 million today. It shows that we are meeting a growing need in the community and are able to keep up with What is something that many people don’t know about you? it.

I am a huge Star Trek fan! The original ‘Star Trek’ is my favorite, followed by ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation.’ I We’ve grown so fast and so quickly over the past 3 years, it’s watched ‘Star Trek’ when it started in the 60’s, and it was my crazy. I see our current rate of growth continuing, based on favorite show ever. Space has always intrigued me. population projections and the fact that most people want to stay in their homes as long as possible. We have grown so much that we’ve talked about expanding the facility.

On a personal note, I’m proud of my daughter Adrienne. She is beautiful and intelligent, and she has a heart of gold.

How do you define success?

I define it as achieving the goals that I have set for myself and achieving the goals that we have set for our organization. I make a plan with both short- and long-term goals and stick to it. It was ingrained in me from my father.

My dad always set goals and was a planner. He was an Air Force pilot who served in the Korean War. He went to night school after he served in Guam and got his degree in electrical engineering while supporting a family of seven (two of my

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