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I Need Better Balance When Getting Out of the Car The Handibar is a unique tool which assists in car transfers. The tool is small enough to put into the side door storage, a small purse, or the center console. The Handibar gives the user a stable, graspable surface to push up from when exiting a car. It can also assist by providing stability while entering the vehicle the same way we educate to reach back for an armrest before sitting down into a chair. The design is universal as it slides easily into the door latch which exists on every car. It also will not damage your vehicle as that door latch can hold 2500lb of vertical force by code. Without the Handibar some people push up from the soft seats, grab on to the door itself (that moves), or attempt to grip the door frame. All of these alternative measures are difficult, dangerous, and can lead to falls or fear of going out into the community.
I Need Help Getting Up From the Couch or my Favorite Chair Grab bars will always be the gold standard, however, they are limited in that they utilize a wall to securely mount into. For locations without a wall nearby such as a couch, bed, toilet, or sunken living room, a Security Pole by Stander is a great option. The Security Pole utilizes the strength of the ceiling and the floor to put a grab bar wherever it is needed. It also does not require any drilling (optional) or mess, and can be relocated anywhere in the house where you have a flat ceiling between 7 and 10 feet high.
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Many seniors ambulate independently within the home without the use of a cane or walker. The reason is that they are going shorter distances and often utilize a method called “furniture walking.” For longer distances however, a rolling walker is a great solution to assist with balance. This option here is lightweight, has a high weight capacity, and can fold up quickly to put into the car. Fear of falling should not limit quality of life and community engagement. This tool can help folks to feel secure when traveling in the community or in the home.
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I Woke Up One Day . . . And I Was Old “It’s all part of the aging process,” my doctor told me as I complained about new aches and pains, loss of balance, falling, difficulty climbing stairs, and a few other physical problems that have suddenly slowed me down. “A year ago I was playing tennis and exercising,” I said. “Now it’s an effort to get out of bed.” “You’re 82 years old!” he reminded me. “Many people your age are using walkers or are in wheel chairs. And many more never reach your age.” In spite of open heart surgery, an ileostomy, diabetes, and a variety of other illnesses and ailments, I’ve managed to live an active, productive life as a Type A, peripatetic person. Slowing down and needing a cane to steady me at times was not in my master plan. “Don, you’re an octogenarian!”, my wife scolded me when I complained after bending over to pet the cat and having trouble standing up. I notice that people react differently toward me lately. Young ladies get up and give me their seat. Kids hold the door open for me. A middle aged woman helped me get out of my seat
at the Providence Bruins game. My baby boomer neighbor shovels my walk. “Can I help you with that?” is a phrase I often hear…if I have my hearing aids in. Reacting to offers of assistance is something new in my life. Having been an independent soul, I had to grudgingly learn to resist saying,”No thanks, I can do it myself.” I have two Post-Its on my desk: YOU ARE NOT TOO OLD & IT IS NOT TOO LATE. The truth is that I AM too old to climb a mountain, and it IS too late to run a marathon. Accepting my limitations has not been easy for me as I step aside and let someone open the door for me, carry that package, and mow my lawn. I guess it is called “Paying it Forward”, and I look back on my younger days and ask myself if I could have done more for my elders in my younger days. And so I try every day to age gracefully and accept the things I cannot change, reminding myself that there still are so many things in life that I still can do and that give me great pleasure. Make your own list.
Irritation, Aggravation and Dread Can Be Inspirational Preparing for this column, I reached deeply into my literary closet, fished out my Curmudgeon Cap, and placed in firmly on my head. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then irritation may be the best inspiration for columnists. As it’s true for me, I’ll share a few of my irritations turned inspirations with you. I dislike restaurants featuring menus that contain more pages than War and Peace. I usually have an idea of what I want to order before setting foot in the dining room; but more choices lead to more time spent vacillating about my meal. Multiple options also tax my ability to relax and try the patience of the servers who dutifully await “my final answer.” Then just when I believe I’ve made up my mind, they launch into a recital of the daily specials. Give me a menu printed on one sheet (two-sided at most), and I will be a very contented customer. It also helps to memorize your salad dressing preference beforehand, or be prepared to listen to a litany of choices. The Theory of Limited Choices also works if I decide to have a beer before my meal. The elongated list of bottled, draft, or craft (particularly annoying in this new age of trendy suds) beer is aggravating and time consuming. Remember the Lum’s Restaurant chain of the 1970s and 80s? Their marketing tag boasted about offering more than 50 kinds of beer. I don’t think that there are any Lum’s Restaurants still open. I suspect that the patrons spent too much time deciding on their beer, resulting in less table turnover and even lesser profits. While we are on the subject of adult beverages, let’s discuss vodkas. My wife Kathy sometimes orders a pre-dinner cocktail with the sophisticated-sounding “Cosmopolitan” handle. The server always reels off the roster of available vodkas, in ascending order of price, that are blended into a Cosmopolitan. Since she very seldom requests a specific brand, I suspect that her drink contains vodka just distilled from Idaho or Maine’s most recent potato crop. Moving away from eating and drinking diatribes, we now come to the inevitable aggravation associated with purchasing cell phones, home computers, and televisions. I AM, and my children, grandchildren, and friends agree, a communications dinosaur. In fact, I wear the label with pride and distinction. However, my analog-influenced hubris comes with a price.
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Last month, we had to purchase a new television for our Florida condo. I approached the challenge with a considerable measure of unsettled terror. The salesperson regaled me with the features of steroid- enhanced HD, super HD, curved screen, and streaming capable “smart” televisions. In half-hearted jest, I asked where they hid the “stupid” sets. The process was complicated by the technical hurdle that required the television to be compatible with the newly acquired (but somehow strangely vintage) indoor antenna. I can report that Kathy and I miraculously managed to attach the antenna to the new “smart” television and trudge through the obstacle course of set-up options that scanned and saved the channels within our broadcast range (in digital, living color of course). Currently, I glide blissfully across the mystical Cloud using my Version 6S cell phone. While the maker has now graduated to Version 11, I’m staying with Version 6S until I am ejected from the cell phone galaxy by ever-advancing technology and forced to buy an updated model. I understand that there are other types of cell phones. But given the limits of my technical acumen, I have no intention of straying from my current platform-whatever that means! The same principles of aggravation, irritation, and dread apply when it comes to computers. My laptop is several years (and light years in generations) old. I write my columns, save my documents and correspondence, and keep many other types of records in a 7.0 Word program. In January, I received an ominous notification, warning, or veiled threat that the manufacturer, “No longer supported the programs installed on my computer.” I’m not really sure what that means, but it sounds serious! Am I a lapsed member of the digital age? Will the manufacturer’s compliance officers knock down my door with a warrant and repossess my computer? Will I be hauled into Cloud Court and indicted for using an obsolete device? Only time will tell. Stay tuned. In the meantime, I will continue to convert my irritations into inspirations. Larry Grimaldi is a retired freelance writer living in North Providence. Comments can be e-mailed to lvgrimaldi49@gmail.com.
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The Latest Weird Trends Every now and then I like to report on the latest weird trends. Two that I’ve noticed lately seem geared toward helping folks deal with anger and stress. The first is the growth of an offbeat physical hobby—axe throwing. My first exposure to this was small signs along the roadside when I was running errands. The signs looked temporary, like the ones that advertise local blood drives or craft shows at the middle school. They included an address nearby. At first I thought it was for a pop-up event. Then I saw signs on a different route, for a different address. Still not what looked like a permanent sign, but it had me questioning how a relatively small geographic area could support more than one place for axe throwing. This led me to wonder if you need to bring your own gear—protective equipment, weaponry, etc. Or is it more like bowling, where you show up, and the fee to use the lane includes the shoes and ball? Does one even throw an axe in a lane? I wasn’t curious enough to research this. As stressed as I am about the Coronavirus and the political scene, I’ve
yet to reach the point where I’m ready to toss lethal weapons around. Of course, it’s only March now. Then I saw an axethrowing commercial on a local TV station. Those ads are a lot more expensive than makeshift roadside signs. A quick online search turned up several places in my area where I can partake in this anger-releasing activity. One site encourages you to book a party—Corporate Team Building, Birthday or Bachelor/ette. One FAQ suggests wearing closedtoed shoes (surprise, surprise). And yes, shoes are available for rent. They encourage you to sign their waiver on-line to save time at check-in. And no, I didn’t read the waiver, but I can easily imagine what’s in it. I wonder if anyone I know has thrown an axe—legally or otherwise. Meanwhile, I’m moving on to the second weird trend: Elderberry Syrup. This age-old elixir is an anti-inflammatory, rich in antioxidants. It’s purported to fight colds, the flu and viruses. With the Coronavirus consuming much of the media bandwidth, can anyone be surprised that elderberry is growing in popularity? It also seems inevitable that this juice will soon be in competition with CBDs to relieve stress. Before you become too enamored of this miracle drink, let’s take a look back into movie history and revisit Cary Grant’s 1944 classic Arsenic and Old Lace. I’m sure most of you are familiar with it, but here’s a recap. Grant’s two eccentric elderly aunts rent rooms to lonely old bachelors. They serve them poison-laden elderberry wine to liberate them from their “suffering.” They initially hide the bodies in their window seat, which is where their nephew
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My husband brought home some elderberry syrup for us. It’s actually quite pleasant. I’m not sure how much of a virus shield it provides, but I’ll keep drinking it now and then. Axe-throwing, on the other hand, will never be a hobby I take up. I’m way too clumsy for that. Even with close-toed shoes, I’d be likely to come home missing at least one of my little piggies. Copyright 2020 Elaine M. Decker Elaine M. Decker’s books include Retirement Sparks, Retirement Sparks Again, Retirement Sparks Redux and CANCER: A Coping Guide. Her essays appear in the anthologies: 80 Things To Do When You Turn 80 and 70 Things To Do When You Turn 70. All are available on Amazon.com. Contact her at: emdecker@ix.netcom.com
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Elder Care Resources People want to grow old gracefully and maintain their independence as long as possible. There are many decisions to make as well as information to wade through to ensure needs are met and proper care is received through one’s golden years. Individuals, caregivers and families may find that a few helping hands along the way can be invaluable. Numerous elder care resources are available for those who don’t know where to look. Start by researching the National Council on Aging (www.ncoa.org). This is a national leader and trusted association that helps people age 60 and older. The council works with nonprofit organizations, governments and businesses to organize programs and services at the community level. This is a good place to find senior programs that can help with healthy aging - emotionally, physically and financially. AARP (www.aarp.org) is yet another organization dedicated to helping seniors. The comprehensive AARP website offers a host of information on everything from senior discounts to products to health and other information specific to seniors. The AARP also has an affiliated charity that works to help low-income seniors procure life’s necessities. At the local level in the United States,
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one to verify the information. • Internal Revenue Service officials never call or email demanding immediate payment or threaten to call law enforcement for an outstanding tax bill. • Utility companies do not offer to come to your home to pick up cash for outstanding bills. • Ask callers demanding money for outstanding bills for their supervisor’s contact information so you can determine if the call is legitimate. • Don’t believe promises of prizes. Don’t provide personal information to anybody promising lottery or contest winnings.
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Sending Love and Support During This Time Of Crisis
We live in a society that actually promotes loneliness and isolation. That seems like an oxymoron because we are all so busy going places and being involved in activities, but that does not mean we are connected on a deep level. Now with the coronavirus pandemic, all of this has been accentuated and accelerated. For those of us feeling lonely, we are now lonelier. For those of us feeling isolated, we are more isolated. In other cultures, building community is part of daily living. Outward success and financial achievement are not as important in other cultures as they are here. This is a reason why there is so much fear and panic at this time. This is uncharted territory for most of us. I am single and on my own, and I do have strong connections, but not as many as people in larger families that live close together. I want to look at the silver lining and positives in what we can do, and I will speak to the major issues or “elephant in the room” affecting all of us. Financially, for those with steady paychecks, most will be paid. For those who are sole proprietors, business owners, independent contractors and whose businesses depend
on steady customers in the doors, their financial security is at risk. This is a time for more communication with vendors, customers, creditors and ourselves about what we need versus what we want. Healthwise, we all know the recommendations for cleanliness and safety during the coronavirus pandemic. We know to wash our hands, use hand sanitizer and social distancing. We need to add what we can do for our own selfcare. This includes more sleep or better sleep, eating healthier foods (to help mood), getting exercise (even if it means dancing in your living room or sitting in a chair doing leg lifts). There are many online resources in this area. Emotionally, this is a time to bridge the gap between isolation and loneliness by reaching out to our friends, family, customers, employees and colleagues. We can do this online, the phone and through other social media tools. This is a time to support each other, and reconnect with those that we have lost touch with because of our busy lives. Spiritually, the new buzz word seems to be mindfulness, but it is especially what we need during this time. There are wonderful apps out there such as Headspace, Calm, Mindfulness Daily and Insight Timer. This is also a time to take an inventory and make a list of what we have internally and externally. What are our gifts? What are our blessings? This includes friends, family, home, and the resources readily available to us in our homes and environment. It is also a time to think of others who could use
our help. A phone call or text can make someone’s entire day, especially in a time of isolation where we are not surrounded by other people. Environmentally, this is a great time to look at our space, our homes, apartments, and cars to see what we do and do not need. We can organize drawers or books, clean out shelves, discard old papers, reorganize the basement, go through our closets. Organizing, discarding clutter, and cleaning out is very healing. For me, the lesson is about staying open and creative and positive. We may need to find new ways to earn money, take care of ourselves, communicate with others and show up in the world. We will get through this pandemic faster by getting through this together. I’m sending you all my love and support.
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Preplanning Your Funeral: An Important Gift to Give “If something happens to me, I would like to be…”. “When I die, I would like my funeral to include…” At one time or another most people have probably contemplated the words needed to finish these reflections. Thinking about our own death is not easy, but it is one of the greatest gifts someone can offer their family. Funeral pre-planning can be as simple as sharing your thoughts with your family. It can also include providing written instructions to a funeral home. While not a requirement, increasingly, for various reasons or requirements, the funeral expenses are being prepaid. The frequency of funeral pre-planning has also increased as family size has decreased and at a time when our family members often are living further from home. As a result, pre-planning is being driven by two different emotions: the need to make things easier for your family and your own peace of mind knowing everything is taken care of, possibly also including the final expenses. State law governs the prepayment of funeral expenses. Often monies are deposited into an irrevocable funeral trust account or are used to purchase burial insurance. Many times, an irrevocable change of beneficiary (to the funeral home) is being made to preserve the death benefit of an existing life insurance policy. Prior to entering into any form of a “Preneed Funeral Contract”, it is strongly encouraged that you acquire some basic knowledge of the whole process. As part of the arrangements process, an ethical and reputable funeral home will explain certain rights and protections offered by state law to your family. The National Funeral Directors Association’s “Pre-Planning Consumer Bill of Rights” declares your rights and protections to include: • Receiving a detailed General Price List of services before making decisions and to
be shown merchandise price lists before making selections • Receiving, at the conclusion of the funeral arrangements conference, a written statement listing all of the services and merchandise purchased and the price. • Receiving a written preneed funeral contract explaining to what extent the funeral home is guaranteeing prices of the merchandise and services you are purchasing. If there is no guarantee, then an explanation of who will be responsible for paying any additional amounts that may be due at the time of the funeral. • Understanding that if any of the merchandise selected is not available at the time of need, merchandise of equal or greater value will be substituted at no extra cost. • An explanation of the terms under which the contract can be transferred to another funeral home; where and in what percentage of your monies will be deposited, and who is responsible for paying taxes, if at all, on the interest earned or for the growth of the policy’s value. • Written explanation regarding excess funds, if any, that may result if the interest income exceeds future price increases of the merchandise and services selected. • An explanation in the contract of whether and under what circumstances a preneed contract may be cancelled and how much of the funds paid into the contract will be refunded. Understanding the funeral pre-planning process, as well as these rights and protections stated above, can be overwhelming. Your funeral director and an elder care attorney can offer further information and guidance upon request.
NUMBER OF PEOPLE AGED 65 AND OLDER WITH ALZHEIMER’S BY AGE*
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2020
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9,100
11,000
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3,600
11,000
12,000
27,000
* Totals may not add due to rounding
Estimated percentage change
RHODE ISLAND
40 30
12.5%
20 10
A L Z H E I M E R ’ S S TAT I S T I C S
0
2020
2025
GERIATRICIANS
OF DEATHS FROM ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE (2018)
470
CAREGIVING (2019)
54,000 Number of Caregivers
61,000,000 Total Hours of Unpaid Care
$800,000,000 Total Value of Unpaid Care
4
th
# of geriatricians in 2019
leading cause of death
HOSPITALS (2017)
HOSPICE (2017)
1,615 1,657
# of emergency department visits per 1,000 people with dementia
# of people in hospice with a primary diagnosis of dementia
17.0% 25% increase in emergency department visits since 2007
22.8% dementia patient hospital readmission rate
of people in hospice have a primary diagnosis of dementia
53%
32
increase needed to meet Alzheimer’s population needs in 2050
MEDICAID
$470
MILLION
Medicaid costs of caring for people with Alzheimer’s (2020)
20.1% change in costs from 2020 to 2025
MEDICARE
$26,876
per capita Medicare spending on people with dementia (in 2019 dollars)
Cremation…
All funeral homes offer “Cremation Services”, but we offer cremation on-site.
How does being a funeral home and crematory benefit you and your family? Today you will find that most all funeral homes can offer you “cremation services,” but we are one of the select few who can offer your family the peace of mind found with on-site cremation.
be interred in a cemetery, placed in a niche in an indoor or outdoor columbarium, retained by your family or scattered in a meaningful place? (The chosen location being permitted by all laws)
Other funeral homes will outsource your loved one to another location for cremation. Having our own crematory on-site is our way to guarantee that your loved one will never leave our care.
The second are questions your family should ask the funeral director relating to the cremation process itself and may include: • Do you have your own, on-site crematory? • If no, what crematory will provide the cremation of my loved one, where is it located and is it fully licensed to operate as a crematory? • Who owns the crematory and is the supervisor certified to perform cremation? • Have you ever inspected this crematory and may I see it? • When and how will the cremated remains be returned to our family? As cremation becomes the preferred manner of disposition for many, it is important to understand Rhode Island laws governing cremation. At Carpenter-Jenks, we are happy to answer any of your questions. We have our own crematory and we welcome your inquires and inspections.
Because nearly half of all funerals now involve cremation, it may be helpful for you to know that just because your loved one chooses cremation, it doesn’t mean that your options to honor their life are limited. Many times, however, families don’t truly understand what options are available to them. There are two types of questions to be asked regarding cremation. The first are questions that the funeral director should ask your family relating to the services to be planned and may include: • Will there be a viewing and ceremony prior to cremation or will the ceremony take place afterwards with the urn present? • Will these events take place in a place of worship, in a funeral home or in another place of significance to your family or your loved one? • What disposition will there be for the cremated remains? Will they
We are here for you and your family from your first phone call and throughout your grief journey.
Striving to make your most difficult days easier, creating wonderful funeral experiences… it’s what we’ve done since 1914. Craig W. Carpenter, Christopher J. DiIorio Jamie L. Jackson, Susan Goulet
Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory
Carpenter-Jenks directions: Take exit 8 off of 95 South, or exit 8B off of 95 North, Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home is located at the corner of Route 2 and East Greenwich Avenue, 1/4 mile north of Interstate 95.
659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick, RI 02893-2320 Phone: (401)826-1600 • info@carpenterjenks.com • www.carpenterjenks.com