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CONTENTS

JUNE IN THIS ISSUE

PUBLISHER’S LETTER FEATURE HEALTHY BALANCE AT HOME THE EPICUREAN STYLE WATCH BOOM VOYAGE REDEFINING WEALTHY & WISE BOOMER BUZZ BLOG SPEAK MEDICAL MATTERS SENIOR SCENE

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Brilliant as the Summer Sun CHIHULY at The Dallas Arboretum Fact or Fiction: Sleeping 8 Hours Green Your Home and Environment Simple Elegance, Summer Salad Style = Self Knowledge Greenery, Gangsters & a Great Manor When One Door Closes... Credit Scores and Seniors What She Left Me From 3906 - Should I? Surgical Nutrition Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER Dear Readers, This month, Boomer Buzz Magazine, features all kinds of information as brilliant as the summer sun! As the season changes, children are out of school for summer, we are all trying to stay healthy, eat fresher foods, enjoy life, and hopefully this month’s issue will inspire you in many directions. If you live in or near Dallas treat yourself to the magical and whimsical glass creations by Dale Chihuly at the Dallas Arboretum. This internationally recognized artist has captured the imagination of audiences worldwide and his hand blown glass art is on the cutting edge of technical and virtuoso possibilities of glass as an art medium. You will be stunned and delighted at the brilliant colors, size of the pieces and unique displays amidst the gardens of the Dallas Arboretum, as well as other locations nationally. It is worth a visit! Maybe, even two. Kent Rathburn’s concept restaurant, Jasper’s, in Plano, Texas is featured and Head Chef Jeff Moschetti continues to surprise clientele with cuisine that is healthy, yet tasty. He uses local organic produce and insures restaurant guests delightful new dishes for this season. Men’s footwear is some of the hottest trends of the summer season. Talk about color! From brogues to loafers to saddle shoes color is the name of the game. Whether bright or subtle in tone, the choice of colors is like never before seen in men’s shoe fashions. Add hand stitching, two tones and even prints and you have defined men’s footwear for these hot months. Ayo Fashola, Lifestyle Consultant, helps women express their femininity, sensuality, presence, and power in the way they dress. She offers several “style sets” for different looks this summer and you are bound to want to head to your closet to put together new and stunning combinations for work and leisure. Nutritional balance is critical for the outcome of any successful surgery and Michele Howe writes about how malnutrition can affect the healing process. And we continue to expend our Senior Scene section with information for an about our senior population. If you or your parents need to be thinking about issues pertinent to aging, this month’s section contains features about reflections on aging and the importance of geriatricians. And of course there is much more that you can enjoy. So take a moment away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, grab a cool glass of tea or lemonade, or maybe a chilled wine, stretch out and take joy in reading our June issue! Please watch for the July All American tribute which salutes the great freedoms we enjoy in America and how we celebrate! Happy summer,

Robin Roberson Publisher

PUBLISHER Robin Roberson

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Micki Sander

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Julese Crenshaw Kathleen Corcoran Ayo Fashola Dr. Burt Hayslip Michele Howe Jillian Jacks Beverly Jones Sonja Kabell Dr. Andrew Larson DeeDee Lowder

Becca Menig Irene Olson Peter Ottowitz Jet Parker Theresa Payton Micki Sander Scott Schilling Cynthia Stock Lindsey Townsend MaryLou Walston

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FEATURE CHIHULY

by Micki Sander

he Dallas Arboretum is the realization of a dream many people in Dallas envisioned over 30 years ago. Overlooking White Rock Lake it is a special place for the cultivation and display of a variety of gardens with different species of trees and shrubs. A place of beauty, peace and fun. Whether sharing a day with friends to browse through the beauty of the trees and the flowers, joining in their Easter Egg hunt, taking your wedding pictures or exchanging vows overlooking White Rock Lake, you will keep the Arboretum in your head and your heart forever. As we traveled through the newest exhibit at the Arboretum, Chihuly, we realized how important the original vision had become. Children of all ages gazed in awe at the fountains, the gardens and especially the intriguing sculptures of artist Dale Chihuly. His 15 installations encompass the 66 acres of the Dallas Arboretum. The Women’s Garden showcases two spectacular pieces - The Yellow Asymmetrical Tower and the Scarlet Asymmetrical Tower. The Sun located in the Red Maple Rill includes more than 1,220 hand-blown glass elements. The Dallas Star – named, The Dallas Start specifically for this exhibition is located at the head of Crepe Myrtle Alley. A three piece sculpture with an array of pinks, purples and hues of blues was designed specifically for the Dallas Arboretum and resides hidden away in the waterfall in Mimi’s Garden . As you approach Mimi’s Garden the sound of water brings a feeling of peace as the colors dazzle your eyes.

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There are actually two different versions of Chihuly - one by day where the sunlight streams over each sculpture and then there are the Chihuly Nights where the glow of moonlight highlights the various sculptures and your imagination is captured in the light and shadows of the evening twilight. As the sun begins to set on the Arboretum, there is a totally awesome orange glow surrounding the entire exhibition. On Tuesdays and Thursdays there are evening Concerts that will

surround you as you stroll through the grounds. Be sure to bring your camera to be able to enjoy the beauty for eternity.

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The Dallas Arboretum is located at 8525 Garland Road, Garland, Texas. Their website is www.dallasarboretum.org for information on this and future exhibits. Take a few days and come to visit this haven of beauty in a cosmopolitan atmosphere.

HEALTHY BALANCE 8 HOURS SLEEP

s a weight loss and wellness consultant, I try to find information that will help my readers make small changes to their health that have a BIG impact. This month’s topic is sleep. Is it important to get at least 8 hours of sleep each night? Answer - it depends. Each person requires different amounts of sleep each night. Imagine that you are a big rechargeable Duracell battery; if you get low on power, you will not work as well as if you are fully charged. Sleep’s power to rebuild your body goes beyond providing rest. Sleep actually stimulates the cells to repair the damage of a day’s activity! Sleep is so important and over 50% of us do not get enough. According to the CDC, insufficient sleep is associated with a number of chronic diseases and conditions— such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression. So now that we know sleep is important, how much do we need? To find out how many hours of sleep you need each night, try this experiment: pick two nights in a row that you do not have to be somewhere at a certain time in the morning. Go to bed without the aid of sleeping pills, caffeine, or alcohol on the first night and wake up without the use of an alarm. Make a note of how many hours you slept naturally. Do it again the next night (no sleep aids, caffeine or alcohol), sleep until you wake up naturally. You should

have a good gauge of how much sleep you need for optimal health. Once you know how many hours you need, work your sleep schedule accordingly. For example, if your body needs 8 hours of sleep each night and you have to get up by 6 a.m., get comfortable in bed by 9:30 p.m. and your natural clock should wake you up at 6 a.m. Avoid the use of alarm clocks as much as possible. A good rule of thumb is to get into a practice of going to bed 30 minutes before your scheduled time to settle in. Here are a few additional tips and advice that will impact your health: • Don’t watch TV 30 minutes before you go sleep • Make sure to eat you last meal of the day three or more hours before bedtime • Limit your caffeine intake during the day, don’t drink caffeine after 3 p.m. • Don’t drink alcoholic beverages 1 to 1 1/2 hours before going to bed • Keep the room completely dark of all light - this tip is very important! • Make sure the room is at a comfortable temperature • If needed, take a pure, high quality melatonin supplement before bed to induce sleep naturally All this is making me tired, yawn! For Your Health! Sonja Kabell, Founder of Creating Healthy Lifestyles. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ creatinghealthylifestyles.com.

AT HOME GREEN YOUR HOME

Buy Local. Buying local products reduces the amount of fossil fuels required for the transportation of products from other parts of the country or the world. It also reduces the amount of plastic and paper products consumed in the packaging of such far-traveling products. Use Low-VOC Products. Studies have shown that the indoor environment can be up to ten times more polluted than the external environment, yet we spend up to 80% of our lives inside buildings. So improve your indoor air quality by switching to products that don’t give off “volatile organic compounds” (VOCs). Some common low-VOC or no-VOC products include:

You may think it will take a major investment in your home or drastic changes in your lifestyle to help rescue the planet as well as protect your family’s health and create a safe living environment. Well, here is some good news. There are inexpensive options and sometimes the least expensive changes make the most difference. The mantra is “reduce, reuse, and recycle”. In other words, reduce the amount of consumption, and reuse and recycle materials. And don’t forget that it is also important to conserve your budget as well as the environment. Here are some of the ways to help improve our environment:

1. Choose Green Products

Use Wood Alternatives or FSC-certified Wood Products. The type of flooring and cabinetry materials you use can have a positive effect on your health and pocketbook while reducing the environmental impact. Consider using environmentally preferable and rapidly renewable products such as bamboo, recycled-content tile or non-VOC carpet. Choose wood products from sustainability managed forests, such as those certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

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Paint: low-VOC paint is available from most major paint brands. For example, milk paint is an organic paint. The ingredients in the base paint are used in the food industry and are completely biodegradable. Milk paint is also free of strong orders, solvents, air pollutants and VOCs.

• Cleaning products: low-VOC cleaning alternatives are available for sale or you can make your own VOC free cleaning products using simple household materials like baking soda, vinegar and borax. •

Plasters: use earth plasters. They are 100% natural and made from natural clays, recycled industrial waste and pigments. This type of plaster is nonflammable, mold and pest resistant.

• Insulation: new eco-friendly insulation includes insulation that is soybean-based polyurethane foam. It conforms to any shape and can fill any nook and cranny. Other new ideas include the use of cellulose fibers made from processed waste paper, compressed straw slabs, wool, and flax where the flax fibers are bound together with potato starch. •

Light fixtures: there are now companies that manufacture fixtures using 100% recycled aluminum which meet the UL standards. When you recycle those aluminum cans, it will be a reminder that some may wind up as part of your next light fixture.

AT HOME GREEN YOUR HOME • Glass Tiles: Instead of heading for the landfill, some glass is recycled to create glass tiles. The tiles are created from 100% recycled glass, take one fourth the energy to produce and they can be used to replace ceramic tile on walls and floors.

2. Lower Your Utility Bills

Switch to Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs. Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) can be a huge energy saver. Replace some (or all) of your incandescent bulbs with fluorescents and enjoy reductions in heat production, energy use, and electric bills! Also consider using more natural light and perhaps invest in low-e windows to help block out the sun. Changing five of the most frequently used light bulbs in your home can save you $100 per year on electric bills! Downsize your appliances: When you replace an appliance, consider replacing that oversized dishwasher or washing machine with smaller EnergyStar appliances. Plug Air Leaks. This simple step can go a long way toward keeping your home at the temperature you desire, saving money on heating and air conditioning bills. Common leaks occur around windows, doors, and other wall penetrations. Plugging those leaks with weather stripping and caulk can be a simple task for anyone! Seal the cracks in the walls and at the windows and insulate above building codes. A great non-toxic alternative to fiberglass insulation is recycled cotton batts (or recycled denim) which is treated with borates to prevent fire and pest infestation. For bigger projects use recycled cellulose insulation. Insulate your hot water tank and pipes and you will retain hot water longer and save on heating it. Program Your Thermostat. When you are at home, keep the thermostat at 78°F or higher in the summer and 62°F or lower in the winter. Programmable thermostats allow you to program the systems to reduce output when they are not needed (e.g., when no one is home during the day, or in the evening when everyone is sleeping). Tune Up Your Heating and Cooling (HVAC) System. Have a checkup for your HVAC system every year to make sure it is running efficiently. Be sure to clean the filter monthly during times of peak usage. A dirty filter can significantly reduce the efficiency of your HVAC. Boilers. If your boiler is 15 years old or older, replacing

it with a new condensing boiler with appropriate heat output for the size of your home will save you about one third on your heating bill, even before you upgrade to modern controls. Modern boilers use less fuel. Replacing a 15 year old boiler could save you over 20% on your fuel bill, about 30% if you are installing a condensing boiler, and up to 40% if you install the right heating controls. Reduce Water Use. Use less water by adding aerators (available for a few dollars at your local home supply store) to your sink faucets and changing to low-flow shower heads, faucets and toilets. Incorporate native plants in your landscape plan and minimize highmaintenance landscaping while still maintaining a beautiful lawn. Choose ENERGY STAR® Appliances. ENERGY STAR® qualified products meet a high level of energy efficiency, which can translate into savings on electric bills. When considering the price of a new appliance, take into account not only the purchase price, but also the long-term savings associated with an energy-efficient appliance.

3. Green Your Yard

Plant Trees to Provide Shade and Wind Protection for Your House. This simple step can help you save money on heating and air conditioning bills while providing beautiful views around your home. Use Native Plants. Native plants have been growing and evolving in your area for thousands of years and, as a result, have adapted to the local soils and climate. As a result they are more likely to thrive with minimal care, unlike exotic plants. That can mean less need for water, fertilizer and pesticides. Use Non-toxic Gardening Techniques. Many gardeners over-apply or improperly apply pesticides, putting themselves, their families, and pets at increased health risk. Nearly half of all households have pesticides stored within reach of children. About 230,000 people each year are treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries relating to various lawn and garden tools. Our clean air and drinking water are affected by pesticides and garden equipment emissions. Peter Ottowitz is a freelance writer and master Building Inspector in the Boston, MA area.

THE EPICUREAN SUMMER SALAD & PUCNH

The economy is awful, credit cards are maxed out and you might not have a job tomorrow. Well, there goes your vacation to the Virgin Islands. Wait! Not so quick! Since the politicians donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want you to have a well-deserved vacation that is no reason not to enjoy yourself this summer. Let the Virgin Islands come to you! Okay, you might not feel that tropical breeze, or get that island bronzed body. You might not be able to snorkle in pristine waters and have a dolphin shove his nose up your ... but you can eat and drink like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re an island native! Grab a bottle or two of Spiced Rum, blast some Jimmy Buffett on the stereo and chow-down on St.Croix Spiced Rum Summer Salad and sip Rum Punch on the patio while the sun sets! These may be simple to make, but are truly simply elegant. Your taste buds will dance a Calypso number for days! And if you close your eyes you will hear the waves lapping the beach in harmony with the lyrical songs of the birds in the palm trees mixed with the sweet aroma of the abundant and colorful exotic flowers. And weeks later, you will recount to friends and family, the exciting time you had on your Virgin Island vacation!

2 cups Rainer cherries, pitted and halved 2 bananas, peeled (duh!) and sliced diagonally Pineapple, fresh and cubed Strawberries, hulled and quartered Kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced Mango, pitted, peeled and cubed 1/2 cup Captain Morgan Spiced Rum 1/2 lemon, juice only (remove the seeds unless you hate your friends) 1 tsp. raw honey 1 tsp. minced spearmint Place all the fruit in a large non-aluminum bowl. In a small bowl whisk together the lime juice, rum and honey. Pour the dressing over the fruit and toss to coat. Let the fruit sit at room temperature at least 15 minutes before serving. To serve: pour over one ice cube in each glass.

Splash of lemon juice 2 Cups Cruzan light rum 2 liters ginger ale 1 qt. fruit punch 1 qt. orange juice or pineapple juice Ice Cubes

Pour into punch bowl. Stir well.

THE EPICUREAN HAUTE CUISINE

by Micki Sander

As you enter Jasper’s the ambiance and friendly atmosphere caught our attention. We were escorted to a serene bar experience where hostess Melissa started our evening with her charming attitude and knowledge of the bar’s offering. Shortly, Chef Moschetti joined and invited me back to the kitchen to begin my “Cooking with the Chef ” happening. Spending an evening behind the scenes in Jasper’s kitchen with Chef Moschetti is truly a night of learning, tasting and amazement. My cooking experience began with the final evening prep. The organization and detail that produces the final food product is through a team fully trained in the art of cooking. Each preparation and cooking detail is laid out with a concern for the final product being the best for the customer. I truly learned the difference between knives and how to utilize them to work easily and speedily without getting bloody. Chef Jeff spent 12 years learning his craft and I was able to observe his expertise with his staff and the product that was then devoured by the folks at Jasper’s that evening. How fun, to be able to understand the time and dedication it takes to create a dinner for hundreds with different timing in reservations.

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Many of his recipes are in his head and I experienced this flair with his Sunchoke Sauce. He starts with Sunchokes (native to North America) that have been boiled, drained, then starts to add just a little garlic, then shallots, salt, vanilla beans (the preparation is an art in itself), bay leaf, saffron and finally brings the sauce to its final brightness with lemon. Tasting each step along the way was exquisite. The sauce was served with the special of the evening, Sea Bass. Wow. Chef Moschetti’s cooking racks up accolades from this gourmand.

Head Chef Jeff Moschetti enjoys working with local and regional farms to purchase organic spring and summer produce providing a healthy touch on the cuisine he serves. One of his pleasures is to insure he is always offering Jasper’s clientele, the freshest fruits and vegetables.

The Sea Bass was my choice for dinner and it proved to be exemplary especially as Dan Jenkins recommended a flavorful Pinot Grigio as our wine of the evening. My companion selected their spareribs, which are a specialty of the house, and he was truly complimentary saying they were some of the best he has eaten. Topping off this enchanting dining experience, we shared the dark chocolate torte for dessert and left with visions of returning with friends to share another gastronomic experience.

Kent Rathbun’s Concept restaurant, Jasper’s in Plano, keeps innovating its cuisine and catering to a population of adults, children as well as corporate clientele. Catering to your desires…

STYLE WATCH STYLE = SELF KNOWLEDGE

Hara Estroff Marano

It’s clear to me from the many people I talk to that there is a great misunderstanding about style. Style is not a price. It is not an age. It is not a size. And it can be learned. Style is one part self-knowledge and one part selfconfidence. In other words, it’s an attitude. It is a lifeaffirming expression of your character and spirit, a conviction that you are worth knowing, worth looking at and can present yourself well. It is knowing your strengths and weaknesses so that you can accentuate your strengths, not hide real or imagined shortcomings. Feeling good about yourself is a sine qua non of looking good. There is one more element of style, and that is clothes, but style should never be confused with fashion. Fashion is synonymous with clothes, but style is merely expressed through clothes. Fashion is IN the clothes. Style is IN the wearer. Style is nothing if not a celebration of individuality, of individual variability. It glorifies the fact that we are all different. It exposes as preposterous the notion that there is an ideal body, an ideal woman—that there is only one perfect way to look, that any one way is perfect for all women. Style always delights because it is a revelation that the possibilities for originality are limitless. Style rejects ideals. It goes its own way. In fact, style is nothing if not a triumph of the fresh and unusual. Style is democratic. It assumes that every woman has the potential to create an identity that’s unique, and to express it through how she carries herself, how she grooms herself, what she puts on.

Yet style is aristocratic. It sets apart those who have it from those whose dress is merely functional, utilitarian. It announces to the world that the wearer has a sense of herself and has assumed command of herself. Style is intelligent, because it requires self-knowledge. Style hugs the self closely, even though it never represents the whole self at one time. The self is too complex to be represented by any one way of dressing. Style is optimistic. It is optimism made visible. Style presumes that you are a person of interest, that the world is a place of interest, that life is worth making the effort for. There is no style without taking risk, without exploring new sides of the self, without saving what works and discarding the errors. Style, then, is a springboard for personal growth. There are those who criticize style for its trendiness and materialistic consumption. But they are confusing style with fashion. Fashion is preoccupied with change merely for change’s sake, to stoke consumer purchases. Style is in fact a way of avoiding the clutter of stuff. It is a way of sorting through the crowded marketplaces, a way of selecting, making choices influenced not so much by pressures such as advertising but by internal considerations. This kind of style no more requires change from season to season that does your character. But neither is it completely static. Ideally it should evolve over time, as character does. Style is really self-knowledge applied selectively— selectivity is its essence—to the material world. Ayo Fashola’s Lifestyle Consulting® is dedicated to self-discovery, beauty of expression, excellence, and loving life. Ayo helps you express yourself in the way you dress. Ms. Fashola is an international Style Coach™ and Wardrobe Consultant who freelance writes as well.

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STYLE WATCH MEN’S SHOES

The brogues, moccasins and saddle shoes are the hottest men’s shoe trend of the season. Breath-taking colors, hand-stitching, two-tone and prints define summer shoes for men this year.

Brogues and shoes with laces are shown in fashionably colored suede which lends a special color depth and saturation. And pay special attention to detail! Stylish men’s moccasins/slip-ons are almost required to have a fringe or tassels this season, be made of leather, and sport color inserts with contrasting details.

The sandal of the year is the minimalist sandal with a strap around the big toe.

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BOOM VOYAGE HOT SPRINGS

n this visit to Hot Springs, I couldn’t enjoy the baths due to my four-day-old-celebrating-sixty tattoo. “Why go?” you might ask. Let me list the reasons. For my husband’s birthday, I booked the Oak Room at the Hilltop Manor Bed and Breakfast. I had always prepared myself for nothing being as good as it looked on line. The Hilltop Manor proved me wrong. As we drove through Hot Springs National Park, the smell of honeysuckle and magnolias infused the car. We didn’t see any flowers, but the smell was strong, yet subtle enough not to suffocate. Infinite variations of green canopied the road, the foliage of a horde of native trees. Off Route 7, we proceeded up the drive to a place that transported us from the mundane worries of gas mileage, the cats being home alone, and the weeds in the garden to the elegance and pristine landscaping of what could be a movie set. The Hilltop Manor was almost too beautiful to be real. Built of large round stones, the house was topped with a roof distinguished by the gentle up slopes at the corners suggestive of Oriental architecture. The bachelor, Mose Klyman, who built the manor house in 1890, indeed, was fascinated by Eastern culture. Faith Kraemer, the owner, greeted us at the door and provided a house history lesson and tour. The

woodwork was all original. One set of sliding doors worked on wooden tracks rather than newer metal ones. The rooms all had ceiling beams and wood framed walls. Angled patterns alternated with straight lines on the floors. Our room was spacious with a two-step-up king sized bed, corner Jacuzzi, round stone fireplace, and a breakfast table. The couples’ package provided a chilled bottle of champagne, which was waiting for us on arrival. Gift certificates for a couples massage and dinner at one of the local restaurants, tickets to Garvan Gardens, and passes to the Gangster Museum were included. It also had a cookbook with some of the house recipes for me to take home. Oh the breakfasts! Faith cooked four different things every morning. We could eat on the veranda or have it delivered to our room. There was a tasty quiche, scones, biscotti, apricot muffins, fruit served over heavy cream, a croissant pastry with strawberries, Belgian waffles, a frittata, and a banana bake that was my favorite. (and it is in the cookbook) That started a day of sight-seeing. But that wasn’t all. If you pooped out and wanted to relax before dinner, at 4 o’clock Faith served a light snack: homemade potstickers, soup, a meat and cheese platter, truffles, with a choice of beer or wine. Served

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at the stroke of four, it energized me for the rest of the evening. Garvan Woodland Gardens, given to the University of Arkansas by Verna Cook Garvan, with the stipulation that the natural habitat would not be altered, sat on the edge of Lake Hamilton. A golf cart tour took us around twisting paths, over small streams via narrow bridges, and through the different areas. A volunteer conducted the tour. His love and appreciation of the plants and the place were evident in the details he provided. There was a true English garden. Throughout the gardens muscadine vines grew wild. Our guide taught us the thick, ropey plants snaked up and around the preexisting trees and grew, not as parasites, but deadly still. The vines had the potential to strangle the trees if not controlled. At Christmas, over one million lights are hung throughout the gardens. The Gangster Museum of America was a small, videoassisted step back in history. On the walls old newspaper clippings and mug shots revealed major moments in the lives of Al Capone, Owen Madden, and Lucky Luciano. One room was a model of Caponeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plush cell, illustrating the privileges he was given as an inmate. Antique slot machines and a roulette wheel that was a work of art by itself filled another. According to history,

at one time Hot Springs was a safe haven for crime bosses from as far away as Chicago and New York. The families agreed to an unwritten truce making it a place for rest and relaxation in the baths, gambling establishments, and brothels. For the most part, it was off the federal radar, but as a precaution, tunnels were constructed under the streets. A bowling alley existed underground with exits that would allow escape if the Feds got wind of a criminal presence. Several years ago a local news report interviewed a white-haired, still attractive, Maxine Jones who ran a busy brothel during this time. Hot Springs boasted two working pottery studios. We visited Fox Pass Pottery which had a diverse collection of ceramic work. Besides the traditional mugs and plates, there were mirrors, egg beater bowls, beautiful ceramic fish, and wall hangings of faces that seemed to come alive in the clay. We were invited to watch the artist at work, awed by him throwing a huge mound of clay and working it into malleability. One block and a hilly drive from Central Ave. stood the Mountain Tower. It provided a panoramic view of Hot Springs and the Ouachita Mountains. It also gave more history about the myths and truths involving the baths, the gambling era, and famous people who frequented

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Hot Springs. I didn’t know William Jefferson Clinton graduated from the high school here. Hope, where he grew up, was too small to have its own high school. In the tower videoed interviews with teachers, his stepfather, and acquaintances gave insight into the 42nd president’s youth. For our couples’ massage, Faith sent us to Sabai. One block off Central Ave. in a diminutive yellow house, we stepped into a refuge of soft lighting, music, and smells. Our massages began with the inhalation of citrus burgamia from the oil of an inedible orange. It opened our sinuses and relaxed us for an hour of not-ofthis-world treatment. I have had massages in a variety of places, from schools of massage to 10,000 Waves in Santa Fe. Nowhere have I had my feet wrapped in steaming towels. It was both a surprise and a delight. We spent our last night as the only guests at Hilltop Manor. Almost like a final memento, I experienced a “Stephen King” moment. In our room a three dimensional work of art hung on the fireplace. A nude man and three horses emerged from the rectangular sculpture made of some unidentified white medium. With each horse, more of the body charged from the piece until the third was held back only by its hind legs. Its mouth, open as it strained to pull away, revealed the large teeth that used to frighten me as a child. My husband stirred and swore he heard voices. Not I. I heard hooves and the snort of wild beasts. I expected to be trampled by the full weight of galloping steeds; A perfect farewell for an aspiring writer. I looked forward to getting home only because my husband and I agreed seeing those Christmas lights was on our Bucket List and guaranteed a return to Hilltop Manor. Maybe next time we’ll make time for the baths. Cynthia Stock is a freelance writer and Registered Nurse.

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by Scott Schilling

ave you ever heard the old saying, “When one door closes…a window opens”? Somebody said it the other day and it got me thinking completely different about the statement than ever before. For whatever reason, when I heard it this time my response was, “When one door closes…Be Grateful!” It actually kind of stopped me in my tracks. Think about it…as boomers, we’ve had a lot of doors closed throughout our lives…in fact, some weren’t just closed…many were slammed shut! I went back to a couple old evidence journals (these are journals used to document events that provide proof that “stuff happens”). It was really interesting to look at just how many doors have closed along the way. Yes, interesting and quite frankly, quite fortunate! While there are many to choose from, let me share just a few. One of my first big heartbreaks came as a function of working to figure out where I was going to attend college. Being a five sport high school athlete…and growing up in Milwaukee, WI during the glory years of the Green Bay Packers… it was always my dream to play football (and attend) the University of Wisconsin in Madison. It had to happen, after all, our high school football uniforms and the “W” on our helmets for Wauwatosa East were the exact same as the mighty Badgers. There was only one slight problem, the Wisconsin Football Coach at the time, John Jardine told me I wasn’t good enough to play in the Big 10. SLAM… Ouch…that’ll leave a mark! While on a recruiting trip to Drake University in Des Moines, the University of Iowa coaches called and asked me to stop by Iowa City on the way back home. While Drake was great…the Iowa campus (another Big 10 school by the way) and people were fabulous. Needless to say, I accepted Iowa’s offer, became a starter as a sophomore, played for legendary football coach

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Hayden Fry, met some of the nicest people in the world, and to this day believe everyone should be required to live in Iowa for a period of their lives to truly understand how amazing life can be. By the way…Coach Jardine was fired at Wisconsin after my freshman year…who knows what would have happened under a new coaching staff. Fortunately, I played for and learned from one of the greatest coaches and men of all time in Coach Hayden Fry…’nough said! Fast forward a number of years. I started my own distribution company and while we were making progress…we seemed to be creating expenses faster than business. We were headed in the right direction but it was going to take far more resources than I had available. One day, through a game of golf with a friend, I met a gentleman that took a genuine interest in the company, me and my success. So much so that we came down to within days of finalizing a funding arrangement that would have put $3,000,000 working capital into my company. Awesome…we’re on our way! Or so we thought. We could never seem to get the deal closed. The clock was running…money was running out…something has to happen…and quick. It did, I had to merge my company with another ongoing company and take over a far reduced role. We worked diligently to grow that organization. To this day, I am still the seventh largest shareholder. Oh…the guy that was going to invest in my company… is still in the Federal Big-House out east for a number really nasty financial schemes. At the time it was devastating. Looking back, it actually took me in a direction that created lifelong relationships, solid business opportunities and a training ground for what I do today. Does everything have to be to that magnitude…of course not! Take today for example. I arrived at DFW getting ready to board a flight for a week long training

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I’ll be part of delivering. By choice, I don’t travel nearly as much today as I used to when I was Executive Platinum with American Airlines…for the last 6 years. Because of those past years of way too much travel (by the way, anyone that really thinks its “all that” to be EP… doesn’t travel for a living!), I am now Platinum for Life (keeping my fingers crossed on that one [☺]). Not knowing the rules exactly but feeling I would probably have to buy upgrade coupons, I bought enough upgrades coupons for this trip. As I went to check in and asked to be put on the upgrade list, I was informed that I could not be put on the list because I didn’t have any coupons in my account. Yes I do, I insisted politely. The ticket agent was very pleasant and said, “Well if you do, I can’t see ‘em…and if I can’t see ‘em, I can’t access them…so I can’t put you on the list.” There were people lining up…and it really wasn’t that long of flight or big of deal anyway so I thanked her and went through security.

How about a divorce? While I wouldn’t wish it on anyone…many a great relationship has come out of learning what to do, how to act and what marriage is truly about the next go round.

As I came up the gate agent, we received word that we would be delayed a few minutes. With no one around them I thought I’d see if maybe they could find my missing coupons. Instead, I received another pleasant surprise. He said, “Coach is way oversold. We actually need your coach seat so please accept this upgrade.” I said, “So you found my coupons?” His reply, “Nope… this one’s on us!”

Garth Brooks immortalized this in his hit song “Unanswered Prayers”. The verse went like this:

Because that “computer door” was shut, American rewarded my past travel without my expense… awesome, Thank You kind sirs! The idea of sharing these stories is simple…we all have benefitted more times than we remember by having a door slammed firmly in our faces. Oh sure… it doesn’t necessarily feel good or isn’t always readily understandable at the time. But ultimately, it has been put there to serve you in the long run. What were some of the doors for you? Was it when Mr. Right may have actually turned out to be Mr. Wrong? And what made him so wrong was part of his relationship…with someone else. Could it have been when you missed making the team? Worked out pretty well for Michael Jordan!

What about a job layoff? How many people are living their passion today after being laid off from a job they hated every minute of every day?

“Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers Remember when you’re talkin’ to the man upstairs - That just because he doesn’t answer doesn’t mean he don’t care – Some of God’s greatest gifts are unanswered prayers!” So what am I saying? Is life perfect? Ya right! Life is Life! There are ups, there are downs and there is everything in between. It is an adventure…it is a journey…and it is an opportunity to experience all you desire and serve others doing it. Living life to your fullest is a choice. And as we boomers get a little…more mature…that becomes more evident almost daily. Think back…give thanks… welcome new opportunities…be grateful…and celebrate your life! Scott Schilling is a Business Growth expert who speaks, trains, coaches and writes on topics specifically designed to help others make positive improvements in their thoughts, actions and success. To learn more, please visit: ScottSchilling.com

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Many people have questions about their credit score or report, or even how to establish credit. However, senior citizens sometimes have problems when it comes to credit. Age affects several things, but many people don’t think that when they are older they will need to worry about getting credit or trying to repair theirs. Here are some of the common issues and questions that senior citizens have when it comes to this area of their finances. First off, people wonder if their score improves over time. In a perfect world, yes it should, if you keep good habits. This means that you continue to pay bills and monthly statements off on time. However, sometimes life doesn’t allow you to do so. Sometimes seniors aren’t or weren’t used to using credit cards to pay for things and come from a generation that mainly used cash. So, people who are in that particular generation may have used a credit card but acquired debt because they weren’t used to the system. This could hurt their credit score, but hopefully if this was the case, that particular incident happened more that 7 to 10 years ago so it doesn’t show up on their report. However, if they did use cards instead of cash and stayed on top of their finances, then why wouldn’t they have a high score? Because of the issue that they may only be used to using cash, seniors may have trouble opening lines of credit. This means getting a credit card, applying for a loan, or even being approved for financial plans with stores. If they have only used cash to pay for things, then they may not have even had something established for them to build upon. They also may not have ever wanted to apply for a loan since their generation normally just borrowed money from friends and family.

For many, the main issue lies in retirement. When someone retires, they normally have a bit of drop in their salary, which means they may have a harder time trying to get a loan, cash advance, or even a credit card. Hopefully though, the person already has some sort of good history to give them a better chance of being accepted for a loan. Some life changed that senior citizens go through aren’t under their control, like the death of a spouse. Not only is it difficult enough to deal with a death, but some creditors and banks try to close accounts that are in both spouses names. This can make things difficult because some lenders will only look at the person’s credit that is still living. So even though they may have had excellent credit while they were together, that person’s credit history on its own may not be enough. If you are a senior and find that you are having credit issues, there is still hope. You can apply for a credit card that is for seniors, or even for people that have poor credit. This can help you build and establish you credit so that you can apply for loans or whatever else that you may need. Remember, you should be checking your reports from all 3 reporting agencies, Equifax, Experian, and Transunion. You are allowed by law to review your credit score for free every year. MaryLou Walston is a freelance writer and internet researcher in Phoenix, AZ and specializes in finance, real estate and home improvement articles.

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As a teenager, I had no patience for this kind of slow living. I had parties to attend, places to go, people to meet. For many years, my mother and I were disconnected from each other. I had no patience for her mundane housewifely concerns, no interest in discussing how best to clean baseboards or why the lint trap in the dryer needed to be emptied. I needed my world to be bigger, more interesting, and more important. I moved to Texas and got married. I had a son. My husband and I built a house. And I began to find myself wanting to grow things, itching to bury my hands in the soil. We planted live oak trees. My father died. After I got the phone call on a beautiful spring day in April, I found myself in the garden. Blinded by tears, I planted a bed of pansies before I flew home for his funeral.

hen I was a child in Chicago, my mother’s favorite season was always spring. After every dark, cold winter, she loved to watch the world reawaken and to see the first tulip and daffodil bulbs poking through the dirty melting snow. She would throw open the blinds, spring clean with a vengeance, and hound my father to get the ladder out and wash all the windows that she couldn’t reach herself. In the summer, she loved to garden and simply sit outdoors. She hated roses, but she loved plants and blooming shrubs. I have memories of her bending over in her blue—always the blue--Mom capris with the elastic waistband, weeding and planting until the sweat ran down her face. “She works like a dog out there,” my father would tell me with a mixture of admiration and impatience. If she wasn’t cleaning or gardening, my mother was perfectly content to stay home alone, drinking coffee, watching the birds, and enjoying the view.

After 45 years of marriage, my mother had to learn to live life again as a widow. Without my father, she was like a moon that had lost her sun. She developed a new appreciation for her children. When I would go back home, I would feel the obligation to spend time at her house wearing me down like an iron cloak of guilt the minute I got off the plane. “Come upstairs and sit down for a while,” she would urge me when I would stop by her house. I would sit at her kitchen table with one foot tapping, refusing a sandwich, an eye on the clock. In the years that followed, I was able to pass along to my son the love of growing things and nature that my mother had given me. I planted a passion flower vine just so we could watch the caterpillars devour it and turn into butterflies. I bought a butterfly net so we could capture and set free any insects that accidentally wandered into the house. When my son was 6, we grew a sunflower that was taller than he was. I snapped a picture of him standing next to it, eyes shining, with a gap-toothed grin. Then on a cold January night, I got the other phone call that changed my world. My mother had been diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. The doctors thought she might have two weeks. We called hospice and brought her back to her beloved home. We refused to let them replace her bed with the hospital bed the nurses said would be safer. Instead, we took turns staying up all night to watch over her.

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At her insistence, when she no longer had the strength to walk, my sister and I carried her to the bathroom. “I just thought…I would have more time,” she whispered to me, as I sat by her bedside through one of those long nights that blended into days. And so did I. I always thought I would have more time. My mother died before the spring returned. I came back to Texas and grieved. For months, I could not go near my garden. My spirit felt withered and barren. And then one day, when the sun peeked through the clouds, I once again felt the urge to grow something. I planted frilly-leafed caladiums in the shady spot under the trees and graceful long grasses in the sun, and hung a wooden birdhouse filled with black sunflower seeds for the birds. I sprinkled aquarium pebbles—blue—always the blue—throughout my garden. Now I look out at my caladiums, grasses, and blue pebbles, and I think of my mother. I see a white feather float by and get caught in the blooming Rose of Sharon tree that lives in the bed where I planted my father’s pansies. And I find myself perfectly content to stay home alone, drinking coffee, watching the birds, and enjoying the view. Freelance writer/editor Lindsey Townsend is a Dallas Morning News Voices columnist and blogger and co-author of the upcoming book Letting Go (LaMer Publishing, June 2012). Her website is www.lindseytownsend.com; email lindseytownsend@live.com.

The first morning my ex-husband and I were returning to work after our wedding, the issue of what station to put on the radio for waking up caused me a major problem. I like silence in the morning and he loved blasting music. I worked out a compromise with him. If he would agree to have the all-talk radio station on, I would agree to something other than a buzzer. It worked. In fact, over time he even began listening to the talk/news station in his car instead of the one that played music. This compromise became a win/win for both of us. Most relationship problems occur when you are not compatible or comfortable with your date or you are not communicating in the right manor. Other problems may be because you are so different in your likes and dislikes, views on various topics or ideas like how to parent; you are not right for each other. This is not a bad thing. It is a fact of relationships. Communication is one of the most important things you must consider when you are in or beginning a new relationship. Many problems occur because the two of you are having difficulty expressing your feelings or you aren’t being clear about what you truly want. When you communicate with each other properly, it should be a clear communication of what you may or may not want. If you are compatible and have the same values, you will be able to clarify your wants and needs in a manner that is understood by your partner. Because, many times, people bend or try to force a relationship, they have problems and do not know the source. It may come from not having the same goals and beliefs. Compatibility can also be difficult if one person in the relationship is needier than the

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nd Dating other. If one of the people wants their space and the other always wants to be together then it can cause issues with both parties. Why do you need your space? Alternatively, why does John want to be around me all of the time? If these are not resolved, you may find yourselves going in separate directions, never to meet in the middle. Try to work on these issues, because if you do not, your relationship is going to have some rough times ahead. It is important to communicate what you need and want from your relationship. A person should not project their wants and desires on someone else simply because they want to be with them or they do not want to be alone. Both of you must agree. Deal with problems by finding a middle ground that works to make both parties reasonably happy. You care enough about each other to look for ways to accommodate each of your needs without one giving more than the other does. So take the time to work out your differences in a manner that is acceptable to both of you. As you discover where you agree, work to solidify those areas. These will help as you work toward compromise in others. Major problems arise when the area of disagreement is in the “deal breaker” requirements. What is a “deal breaker” requirement? It is a need or desire that you are not willing to compromise. If you are Baptist and you will only marry a Baptist, then any potential mate who is not Baptist must be placed in the category of “untouchable.” If you detest smoking, then any smoker gets excluded from your list. Therefore, as you list your requirements, be sure to write each of them down which you will not

compromise. It (compromise) is always wrong if it means that you must sacrifice a principle. Don’t do it. Therefore, if you don’t have the ability to communicate with each other in a manner that is acceptable then you might just consider moving on or having a good friendship. If your question is used for this column, you wil receive a copy of my book “From Prude to Siren, 3 Stages to Fantastic Sex and a Rewarding Relationship” available from Authorhouse. com, Barnes and Noble and Amazon. Send your questions to askbev@boomerbuzzmagazine.com.

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“I THINK MY SMART PHONE’S BEEN HIJACKED!” is a sentence that is getting more commonly heard by smart phone users. Sometimes a simple reboot or synchronization with your computer will clear things up. But, sometimes, there is something more going on with your phone. Imagine picking up your smartphone to look at your Facebook page to check messages and it looks like you just added a lot of friends. You start to read through the posts and you suddenly realize you are in someone else’s Facebook profile. Or, your phone suddenly starts to act slow and there are apps open that you don’t normally use. Is it possible your phone has been hijacked? The answer is maybe. PROTECTION - THE BAD NEWS: Cyber hackers are getting smarter and are creating viruses to infect your cell phones. There was an average of 30 cell phone viruses per month last year. The good news - All were contained and damages were minimized. The bad news cybercriminals will just keep trying until they hit their payload. Cybercreeps created fake online banking software that looked legitimate. Cell phone customers downloaded it and did what they thought was online banking until they realized their id and password had been stolen! 4 QUICK STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR PHONE AND YOUR TRANSACTIONS:

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3. Protect: Set your phone to always prompt you for a password before software can be downloaded to it. 4. Detect: Never assume that your voice calls are confidential – some countries have no encryption at all for cell conversations. Calls on 3G or 4G will have more security so check your signal. Text Message Safety • Always make sure that online profiles do not contain any personally identifiable information. • Limit posting phone numbers on social networking websites and in email communication. • Never respond to text messages or agree to accept photo or video contained messages from anyone that you do not know. If you receive a Sexting message from strangers, classmates, or even a friend (in which they may have accidentally sent it to you by mistake), report the message to a parent. This will reduce the harassment and bullying from spreading. • Do not let strangers use your cell phone to make personal or emergency calls. Offer to dial the number for them. (See below under borrowing phones). If you think your phone has been hijacked, call your phone vendor immediately. Go to a computer that you trust and change all passwords to your accounts to try to minimize the hackers from taking over your accounts and your identity. There are some virus software packages that you can purchase to add more protection to your phone if you are concerned. Some examples include F-Secure or Sophos. To learn more about these options you might visit: http://mobile-security-software-review. toptenreviews.com/ Julese Crenshaw is a freelance writer who lives in Connecticut with her family.

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he outcome for a successful surgery can be influenced by nutritional status, which also affects the healing process that is complex. Malnutrition can cause: • Delayed wound healing • Reduced lung/breathing capacity • Reduced immunity and increased risk of infection A proper diet is essential for healing. Before surgery and continuing afterwards, you may require extra calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals, as well as adequate fluids to help maintain hydration to support circulation of nutrients, so you are armed before your surgery. To provide energy and maintain weight and muscle, the right calories, vitamins, minerals, and proteins are necessary. Drinking fluids maintains vital blood volume, strengthening circulation to supply the body’s affected areas with nutrients and oxygen. And the right blend of nutrients helps your body create collagen, an important component of skin and other tissue integral to wound healing. Understanding what is going to happen before and after your surgical procedure is as important as the procedure itself. Below are many questions and answers that will help you be prepared and imformed: 1. Define the phrase “surgical nutrition” to laypeople that may not understand what this terminology means and entails. Surgical nutrition can mean more than one thing. It can mean optimizing nutrition for patients who are in the hospital and cannot eat themselves, such as cancer patients or stroke victims. This type of surgical nutrition involves intravenous nutrition, tube feeding and, if necessary, surgery to place the feeding tubes. However, more relevant to the general public, surgical nutrition means optimizing a person’s health and nutritional status prior to and in preparation for major surgery. 2. When we think of preparing for a major surgery (or any type of surgical procedure), how much importance should patients place on getting “prepped” nutritionally? Studies have clearly shown people who are underweight and malnourished, protein deficient or overweight have a more difficult time recovering from surgery. Without a doubt, a healthy, well-nourished person will heal and recover much faster. The stress of surgery and the healing process that follows requires additional nutrients above and beyond what your body normally

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needs. You should pay close attention to your diet both before and after surgery. It is best to get the nutrients your body needs to heal from unrefined whole foods. Getting plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, proteinrich plant based foods such as nuts, seeds and beans are also important. Essential fats also expedite the healing process and help your body deal better with surgical stress. 3. How far in advance does this preparation go (or should it ideally be lived out day by day)? Ideally, it should be lived out day to day. However, even 2 weeks of optimizing nutrition will put your body in a better position to handle the stress of surgery and also help expedite the healing process. 4. What are the implications for patients who have not taken care of themselves prior to a surgery as far a wound healing and overall ability to regain their strength? Complications increase (and in some cases, dramatically) as one becomes further away from being in optimal health. Also, it is much more difficult for a surgeon to perform surgery on someone who is obese. Simply losing weight will help make the surgeon’s job much easier. However, if you can’t lose weight before surgery, by adopting an anti-inflammatory whole foods diet prior to surgery can reduce post surgical inflammation reducing the risk of complications. 5. What would be the five top practical steps all people and potential patients should apply to their daily lives to live strong and healthy? 1. Exercise 3 days per week (combining cardio with resistance training). Specifically, cardio exercise is very important to improve heart and lung function and this helps your body deal better with the stress of surgery and anesthesia 2. Take multi-vitamin containing zinc & B-complex (this helps with wound healing) and a whole-foods based vitamin-C rich “green” powdered drink (such as Green Vibrance). 3. Eat more fruits and vegetables to increase the antioxidant status of your body (this helps with healing) ---specifically aim to eat 1 huge serving of dark, leafy greens each day, 2-3 fruits and 2 additional vegetables. 4. Make an effort to eat more protein rich plant-based “whole”’ foods (such as beans, nuts, legumes, seeds,

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t has become clear that grandparenting is different than it has been in the past. Grandparents are living longer, are more aware of taking care of themselves as they get older and consequently are often in better health than their predecessors. They are more highly educated and more attuned to the opportunities to age well than previous generations of grandparents.

adult child whose child they are now raising. Doing so can rob them of time together with a spouse or with other grandchildren, may compromise their physical and emotional well-being, and often undermines relationships with friends and age peers, leading to isolation, depression, and poor self care for many persons in their 50s and 60s.

With these generational differences in mind, it has also become more common to see grandparents taking on the responsibility of raising their grandchildren. In contrast to the notion of grandparenting as one of the many roles that people in the 50s, 60s, and 70s take on and enjoy, raising one’s grandchild on a full-time basis often completely defines one’s “life landscape”. Plans for retirement must be put on hold. Often, grandparents who take on this tremendous responsibility must return to work to make ends meet in light of the increased financial burden associated with raising a grandchild.

Many such grandparents lack the parenting skills they once had, and consequently face many challenges in parenting a child who has grieving the loss of a parent or who has physical, emotional, learning, or behavioral difficulties. For some, new skills need to be learned in light of the fact that childhood has itself changed- drug use, violence in the schools, the influence of technology, teen pregnancy, and divorce. Being a child in 2012 is very different than growing up in the 1940s!

While most grandparents who raise their grandchildren do so because they are absolutely committed to the welfare and future of this child, they do so often at great cost to themselves and often under less than ideal circumstances. These circumstances are often highly stigmatizing, ranging from the divorce or drug use of an adult child to the physical or emotional abuse of the grandchild. In addition, grandparents may become second-time parents due to the death, incapacitation, or incarceration of an adult child, who may have been declared an incompetent parent by the courts, or have for a variety of reasons, abandoned his or her parental responsibilities. In many cases, grandparents take on this new role with no preparation whatsoever or in light of the fact that raising a child is a long forgotten skill. Added to the burdens that many grandparent caregivers face are at the least, ambivalent, and at the worst, disruptive and conflictual relationships with the

While some grandparents (most of whom are grandmothers) raise their grandchild(ren) without any help whatsoever from the child’s birth parent- we refer to such grandfamilies as “skipped generation” families, other grandparents “co-parent” a grandchild with their adult child who lives with them. Understandably, especially for skipped generation grandfamilies, many grandparent caregivers lack social and emotional support from others. This support is key to their physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. As raising a grandchild is often stressful, developing new skills to help one deal with the stress associated with raising a grandchild is quite important, as is learning about what social resources are available to help one deal with the many social, medical, and financial challenges accompanying grandparent caregiving. Indeed, many grandparents put their lives and their health on hold to sacrifice for these grandchildren. This makes for an uncertain future for both grandparent and grandchild.

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University of North Texas Project COPE- Helping Grandparent Caregivers by Dr. Burt Hayslip

To help grandparents address the challenges of raising a grandchild on a full-time basis, Project COPE (Caring for Others as a Positive Experience) is being conducted beginning this Spring by Dr. Bert Hayslip at the University of North Texas. This project will compare different ways of helping grandmothers who are raising a grandchild between ages of 4 to 12 in the absence of the grandchildâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birth parents. This study is funded by the National Institutes of Health and it involves four geographic locations: Northeast Ohio; the Greater Washington, DC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Baltimore, MD Metropolitan Area; Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas; and Southern California.

Project COPE is vitally important to grandmothers who have willingly taken on the task of raising a grandchild. It has many, many benefits to offer- new skills, information and resources, and support from other grandparents who are also raising their grandchild.

Participation in this important study will involve being interviewed over the phone and at home. In so doing, grandmothers will be asked to complete a total of six assessments over a two year period, where grandmothers will complete a brief interview and also complete a simple task with their grandchild that will be videotaped. Each grandmother will attend 10 weekly group meetings with other grandmother caregivers at a safe and convenient location in the community. Grandmothers will be assigned randomly to participate in one of 3 different programs that are designed to help grandmothers cope better with the role of raising a grandchild. A light meal will be served at each session and a supervised child care area for grandchildren will be available adjacent to the group meeting. Grandparents who come to a study site in their community for this purpose will receive a $35 check after each assessment. At the end of the study, all participants will receive additional information about how to cope with raising a grandchild as well as information about parenting a grandchild. All information gathered from those who attend the study will be held in the strictest confidence.

If you are interested in becoming involved in Project COPE, please call Dr. Hayslip at 940-565-2675 or email him at hayslipb@unt.edu to find out more about the study or to enroll. Participation is limited, so all grandmothers who are interested should enroll in the project by the end of June.

SENIOR SCENE GERIATRICIANS

Senior Health Specialists? Geriatricians? Where are you? By Irene Olson The heading from an Associated Press story by Matt Sedensky, “Who’s going to take care of our aging population?” should wake ALL of us up; not just those of us who are Baby Boomers, but ALL of us because at this stage of our world’s existence, no one has created a magic elixir that cures old age and dying. Talk to anybody who is in med school, or considering med school, ask them what specialty they would like to focus on and you’ll hear: orthopedics, pediatrics, heart disease, cancer treatment - all worthy fields - but I would venture to guess that not one of whom you ask that question has expressed an interest in Geriatrics or Senior Health. “What about geriatrics?” I ask them. “We’re living longer so you’ll ALWAYS have a job taking care of a civilization that’s fighting to stay alive as long as it can!” They don’t buy it, especially since Geriatricians are one of the lowest paid medical specialties amongst the medical community. UGH! Who wants to deal with the wrinkly, saggy, hardof-hearing, loud complaining geezers among us? Not very many according to the experts. According to Mr. Sedensky’s research, there is roughly one Geriatrician for every 2,600 people 75 and older. No wonder people can’t find a doctor who specializes in Senior Health! I facilitate an Alzheimer’s Caregiver support group in my town wherein these family members expound on their frustrating efforts to locate a doctor who: a) will spend the time needed to have a productive appointment with their aging parent; b) who knows enough about elder health issues to suggest a treatment that will provide quality of life for the patient; and c) who has a medical staff that is sufficiently trained to interact with their elderly patients. Unfortunately, the General Practitioner or Internist quite frequently provide the same treatment, and the same method of communicating, to their

elderly patients - even those with Alzheimer’s or other dementia - as they do their patients in their 20’s thru 60’s. That just won’t cut it. Older patients have more complex conditions - and more of them. If a medical professional isn’t accurately trained, he or she might discount an elderly patient’s symptoms as those expected during the normal aging process and therefore offer no effective treatment. “What can you expect at your age Mrs. Jones? Be glad that you’ve lived this long!” I know - that sounds really callous on my part - but I dare say too many elderly patients are treated dismissively, and as a result their quality of life greatly decreases. What about you? Are you willing to be dismissed just because your doctor doesn’t know what the heck he’s doing? I know many of us have been to doctors who we’ve “fired” because of their lack of understanding and/or their failure to provide proactive treatment. The vulnerable adults among us might not realize that they have that option. They might not feel confident enough to challenge the highly educated medical professional to whom they have entrusted their lives. Who loses in that equation? We all do. If our aging relatives don’t have appropriate medical care options at this time in their lives, why do we think that there will suddenly be an influx of Geriatricians to treat us when we’re their age? Maybe this is a lost cause for us but it doesn’t have to be that way for those coming up in the aging ranks behind us. What are your thoughts about this glut of Senior Health professionals? How can we hope to live in a world where quality of life - something we all value greatly - is an unreachable, yet much desired goal? Irene Olson is a Seattle Senior Care Examiner & Freelance Writer with more than a decade of work on behalf of Senior Citizens. After working 5 years at the Senior Housing corporate level, Irene switched her focus to vulnerable adult advocacy in long term care facilities. And writing to share ths information.

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Senior Moments:

Thoughts on Aging, from the Baby Boomer Perspective By Kathleen Corcoran

You’re a Baby Boomer. Maybe you’re also in “The Sandwich Generation”. You grew up in a time that was driven by the American Dream, which was primarily defined by the working Dad, and the stay-at-home Mom – who sometimes transitioned to a narrowly defined professional role. People stayed with their companies for their whole career, and then enjoyed a nice retirement. Maybe your father had a cushy government or corporation retirement. In the 2011 to 2041 reality, what do your next 30+ years look like? Do you have enough saved for any kind of retirement, and what can you count on from outside resources? Many people believe “the government” is going to take care of them in their old age. This is a sad myth. The only long-term care that the government subsidizes is Medicaid Nursing Home placement. And most facilities that take Medicaid patients fit the description that most seniors fear. The Great Generation seniors have generally done a good job of planning. But they are also fiercely independent, as a rule, and often reluctant to face the reality that they may be chronically ill and unsafe in their own home, and that their children may not be able to shoulder the burden of their care. The recent recession and rising healthcare costs has altered even the best-laid plans of every adult in this country. Company loyalty – both ways - doesn’t exist and that cushy retirement has slipped from most of our grips. Even seniors who’ve been frugal and careful with their resources, (even buying long-term care insurance) may find themselves needing 24 hour care during their last 5-10 years. If their children can’t help, they may exhaust all resources necessitating going on Medicaid – assuming it still exists- and into a nursing home – their greatest fear.

The phrase “the sandwich generation” was coined because Baby Boomers have had to juggle looking after both their parents and their children/grandchildren. Many 50-70 year olds have had to make the decision of where to live, based on whether their parents’ need for help or their childrens’ need was the greatest. The elderly parents will often say “we’re OK” despite crises like falls and medication mix-ups after hospitalization, but you know they are slipping. Your daughter may be having a tough time raising her kids by herself, or having to work a job she hates – and you’d like to be there to help and be a part of the grandkids’ lives. Torn, often guilt-ridden, sometimes you just don’t have the resources yourself to have much choice. Such is the dilemma of our generation. Are we still living the American Dream? I wonder. Kathleen Corcoran is a life coach, who is an RN with extensive background in caring for and case managing seniors in every healthcare and long-term care scenario. She loves to share her perspective and advice on how seniors can age.

SENIOR SCENE BATHING

Dangerous & Frightening

by DeeDee Lowder

SENIOR SCENE BATHING

magine being so afraid of slipping and falling in your own bathtub that you chose to not bathe yourself. This happens all too often with our aging parents and grandparents. Bathing should be a relaxing experience, not a dangerous and scary one. And bathing is a very private matter, so most seniors are not going to ask for help in fear of being embarrassed or having their dignity stripped. Maintaining independence seems to become much more important as we age. Bathing is a huge part of this. Personal maintenance is often one of the first things to go when a person gets older. Senior personal care becomes more challenging, with elder grooming and senior bathing taking on less and less perceived importance to the elderly individual. However, elder personal care and senior grooming are still important, both for a good appearance and for good physical and emotional health. Elder bathing and senior personal care are very necessary, no matter how many candles may adorn your birthday cake. If your personal maintenance goes downhill, your entire life will go downhill. Many homes are outfitted with a tub-shower combo in the main bath. As we age, balancing and lifting our legs to step over the edge of the tub becomes extremely difficult and ultimately very dangerous. A free-standing shower makes getting in and out easier but can still be just as dangerous with the concern of slipping and falling. Let’s take a look at 3 accessible bathing options and you decide what’s best for you or your loved one.

1. Walk-in Tubs. First let’s talk about the

advantages. When you combine these 3 factors, heat, buoyancy and massage you can begin to imagine the relief your sore muscles and joints will feel. That deep soak always feels great! As we age our skin becomes thinner so that air therapy is not aggressive and is very soothing. Now the downside. Hydrotherapy (water jets) is not the most hygenic, so you need the ozone treatment and purge systems if you are to purchase this tub. This leads us to factor in the cost of some of these tubs. Price can definitely be a downside. Many of these companies have aggressive marketing campaigns with high priced T.V. advertising, as well as high priced internet search ads.

The end result is you are paying for them, as these costs are built in to the price of your tub. As mobility declines you may not always have the ability to safely enter and exit this tub, as there is always some sort of threshold you will need to step over.

2. Barrier Free Showers. The advantages? A

beautiful, modern look; a seamless transition from washroom to shower, that does not have to look clinical or “senior” oriented. Even as mobility declines, and even if we are in a wheelchair, safe, accessible bathing is still possible, even on your own. Without a tub it allows for a more open concept that is very wheelchair friendly. Installed the price is about the same, costing approx. $6,000.00 - $8,000.00. The downside is you only have a shower if you really want a bath.

3. Tub Cuts. This is a low cost alternative to a walk-

in shower or a walk-in bath. We simply cut out the side of your existing tub and install a door, allowing you to safely step through your tub rather than over it. It has the same door seal you will find on a conventional walk-in tub, and is warrantied for life. In only 4 hrs you have a walk-in tub at a fraction of the cost. No expensive renovation needed. The downside is it’s still your regular bathtub, and if you had a problem getting down into it and back up again, well, that problem still exists. With the walk-in tub the seat is at a comfortable 17” high, for ease of use. A tub cut is the same procedure to install as the tub door, however it is now just a step through shower. With no door, and only a shower seat it is designed only for those who wish to shower. A safe and affordable alternative to stepping over that often slippery 18” tub. The downside is that if there is more than one individual in the home, and they like to bath, they are out of luck unless, of course there is more than one washroom and tub in the home. Don’t wait for your parents or grandparents to ask for help. Be proactive and go look at their current bathing situation. There are some fairly simple safety precautions you can take to help your aging seniors bathe more independently.

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AARP 866-554-5377 Adult Protective Services 214-951-7902 Alzheimer’s Association 214-827-0062 American Cancer Society 214-819-1200 American Heart Association 214-373-6300 Area Agency on Aging (Dallas) 214-379-4636 Area Agency on Aging (North Central Texas)

800-272-3921

Arthritis Foundation 214-826-4361 Better Business Bureau 214-220-2000 Collin County Committee on Aging, Inc.

972-562-6996

Contact Crisis Line 972-233-2233 Dallas Area Parkinson Society 972-620-7600 Dallas County Older Adult Services

214-819-1860

Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind 214-821-2375 Jewish Family Service 972-437-9950 Legal Hotline for Older Texans 800-622-2520 Meals on Wheels Dallas 214-689-2639 Medicaid 214-767-6495 Medicare 800-MEDICARE (633-42273) Retired State Employees Association 512-451-0087 Senior Adult Services 972-242-4464 Senior Employment Program 214-823-5700 The Senior Source 214-823-5700 Social Security Administration 214-346-2381 Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services

800-458-9858

Veteran’s Administration Medical Center 214-742-8387

Senior Activity Centers Allen

Balch Springs

451 St. Mary Drive

214-509-4820

2919 Balch Springs Rd.

972-286-9317

Blue Ridge

200 W. Tilton

972-752-5686

Carrollton

1720 Keller Springs Rd.

972-466-4850

Celina

144 Ohio

972-382-4885

The Colony Coppell

5151 N. Colony Blvd. 345 W Bethel Rd

972-624-2246 972-462-5136

4009 Elm St.

214-826-8330

2525 Centerville Rd

214-327-4503

4500 Spring Ave

214-670-8203

East Dallas Brady

Golden Acres Juanita Craft

SENIOR SCENE DIRECTORY North Dallas Jewish Federation

7900 Northaven Rd.

214-739-2737

K. B. Polk United

6801 Roper St.

214-670-6308

Marcus Annex

2910 Modella Ave

214-670-6597

South Dallas lemeda Heights

2712 Lyola St

214-372-4620

1007 Hutchins Rd

214-941-7404

Cedar Crest Elmwood

1315 Berkley Ave

214-330-7144

Jefferson

1617 West Jefferson Blvd

214-943-3304

King New Beginning

114 West Hobson Ave

214-670-7595

Park South

2500 Romine Ave

214-421-5301

Southeast Dallas MLK

2901 Pennsylvania Ave

214-670-8169

Pleasant Grove

7224 Umphress Rd

214-398-5215

Sunshine

8341 Elam Rd

214-398-6619

Southwest Dallas Concord

6808 Pastor Bailey Dr

214-331-8522

West Dallas Marillac

2827 Lapsley St

214-638-4998

Wesley-Rankin

3100 Crossman Ave

214-742-6674

2828 Fish Trap Rd

214-670-6350

West Dallas

Mountain View

4849 W. Illinois Ave

214-860-8884

Denton

509 N. Bell Ave

940-349-8720

DeSoto

204 Lion St

972-230-5825

Duncanville Hopkins

206 James Collins Blvd

972-780-5073

14055 Dennis Ln

972-241-8636

Farmers Branch

Farmersville

209 Orange

972-782-8231

Flower Mound

1200 Gerault Rd

972-874-6275

6670 Moore St

972-292-6550

Frisco

Garland Carver

222 Carver St

972-205-3305

Garland

600 W Avenue A

972-205-2769

Grand Prairie The Summit

2975 Esplanade

972-237-4141

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Hutchins

500 West Hickman St

972-225-1032

Irving Heritage

200 S Jefferson St

972-721-2496

Lancaster

100 North Henry St

972-227-2650

Lewisville

1950-A South Valley Parkway

972-219-5050

McKinney

1400 S College St

972-547-7491

1116 Hillcrest St

972-285-6761

Mesquite Evans

Goodbar

3000 Concord

972-279-6881

Rutherford

900 Rutherford Dr

972-216-7791

401 W 16th St

972-941-7155

Plano

Richardson Richardson Hsu

2129 East Arapaho Rd

972-231-7969

Richardson

820 W Arapoho Rd

972-744-7800

Rockwall

108 E Washington St

972-771-7740

Royse City

107 Plum

972-635-2781

Sachse

3815 B Sachse Rd

972-495-6282

Seagoville

304 E. Farmers Rd

972-287-4113

Wylie

100 W Oak St

972-442-8119

WEBSITES Advocates for Residents of Nursing Homes, by State http://www.ltcombudsman.org/ombudsman Medicare.gov/ Nursing Home Compare http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare Health In Aging http://www.healthinaging.org/aging-and-health-a-to-z Elder Care Locator by State http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Index.aspx Family Care Navigator by State http://caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/fcn_content_node.jsp?nodeid=2083 USA.gov/Health for Seniors http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors/Health.shtml

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WEBSITES continued Medicare.gov/ Home Health Compare http://www.medicare.gov/HomeHealthCompare/search.aspx National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization http://www.nhpco.org/custom/directory/main.cfm HHS.gov/Health and Human Services/Hospital Compare http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov/hospital-search.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 Dept. of Health and Human Services/National Clearinghouse for Long Term Care Information http://www.longtermcare.gov/LTC/Main_Site/index.aspx National Respite Network and Resource Center/National Respite Locator http://archrespite.org/respitelocator Disability.gov/Find Benefits Nationally and by State https://www.disability.gov/benefits Benefits.gov/Government Benefits/Benefit Finder http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-finder#benefits&qc=cat_1 Medicaid.gov/Medicaid Eligibility by State http://www.medicaid.gov/Medicaid-CHIP-Program-Information/By-State/By-State.html Medicare.gov/Eligibility http://www.medicare.gov/caregivers/caregiver-topics-basics.html Medicare.gov/Help to Pay Medical Bills http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/11445.pdf USA.gov/End of Life Issues http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors/EndofLife.shtml USA.gov/Writing a Will http://www.usa.gov/topics/money/personal-finance/wills.shtml NIH.gov/National Institutes of Health/Long Distance Caregiving http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/so-far-away-twenty-questions-and-answers-aboutlong-distance-caregiving National Caregivers Library/Checklists and Forms http://www.caregiverslibrary.org/caregivers-resources/grp-checklists-forms.aspx WomensHealth.gov/Caregiver Stress fact Sheet http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/caregiver-stress.cfm