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The women of World War II Seven decades since war’s end, stories of women vets often go untold By Sarah Hall Editor Seventy years ago this past summer, World War II came to an end. Some 16.1 million Americans served in the war between Dec. 1, 1941, and Dec. 31, 1946. Often forgotten among that number are 350,000 women, all volunteers who signed up to join the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines and Nurse Corps after 1942. While they were barred from combat, women made their own sacrifices, leaving behind home and family to serve their country in its time of need. As World War II veterans die at a rate of approximately 492 a day, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration, it’s more important now than ever to share their stories.
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When Margaret Sims’ husband Ralph joined the Air Force in 1942, she thought she should do something to serve her country, as well. “My husband was in the service, and I wanted to do my part,� said Sims, who lives in Warners. Sims signed up for the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), which later became the Women’s Army Corps (WAC). The WAAC was created as a result of a bill put forth by Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers from Massachusetts in 1942. Originally, the WAAC had no military status, but Rogers changed that with another bill in 1943 that authorized the enlistment and appointment of women in the Army. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the bill in July of that year, and thus the WAAC was dissolved and replaced with the WAC. Sims then reenlisted as a member of the Army, joining some 150,000 other women who served throughout the course of the war. While her husband, a B-17 navigator pilot who flew on the D-Day mission over Normandy, was stationed in England, Sims spent the majority of her time in Cairo, where she worked in censorship. “If [the soldiers] had anything in their letters going home —a port or a town or battalion or a company — we had to cut that out.,� she said. Throughout the course of the war, Sims could only correspond with her husband by mail. “One time he did fly down to Tripoli, but I never got to see him,� she said. Sims said she’ll always remember the friends she made, though now, 70 years later, she’s the only one left. “I’m 94 now,� she said. “All of my friends are gone.� After the war, Sims and her husband, Ralph, made their home in Warners, where
Propaganda posters encouraged women to join up for the war effort. they went on to have four children, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. While she appreciates the recognition given to the
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inter is fun in CNY. There are a lot of things I don’t like about winter – the cold and driving on icy roads to name two – but there are a lot of fun events and activities that are associated with this time of year as well. I know my kids were excited when the snow finally came. They’d been waiting for ski season to start, and had been disappointed that there was no white Christmas this year. Although I understand that the Clinton Square rink was open at times, even without the snow, it now most certainly is open for its regular hours. Then there’s the Syracuse Crunch. Our family loves to go to the War Memorial to enjoy watching our local team hit the ice. After the game, the kids wait to meet the players and get an autograph or two. We’ll hit the Dome for a game and hit the hill for some sledding. All in all, the activities seem to pile up in Central New York. Whether you choose to partake in one of the activities I’ve mentioned, or are interested in catching a performance of Symphoria or one of the many bands that play in local venues, grab a bite to eat or a drink at a myriad of taverns, wineries or restaurants or take a walk at one of the many state and county parks that are all within an hour’s drive, you’ll find there’s something for everyone’s taste. So go ahead, put on that parka and your snow boots, grab your keys and see what Jennifer adventures await you. It’s winter in CNY, and that’s a good thing.
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Jean Disinger was tired of being a secretary. “I was a secretary in New York City, and I was tired of [it],” Disinger recalled. “My best friend was also a secretary, and she had the same feeling. We decided we wanted to get into the service and do something for our country.” Both signed up to join the Navy’s Women Accepted for Volunteer Services (WAVES), a reserve branch of the country’s naval service created shortly after WAAC. The WAVES made up about 2.5 percent of the Navy at the height of the war. After enlisting, Disinger and her friend were sent to Hunter College in the Bronx for training, then on to Sampson Naval Training Station’s hospital corps school. Though she had gotten into the service to escape secretarial duty, Disinger’s first assignment was as a secretary to the chaplain at the hospital. “That was a nice assignment,” Disinger said. “People would come in if they were shipwrecked and lost their equipment, and I would make arrangements to get their equipment back and so forth, things like that.” The most memorable part of Disinger’s
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go unacknowledged. “I think they forgot us,” she said. “We need to get more publicity for the women vets. They did their part. They should be recognized.”
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year-long service came on Oct. 3, 1943, on World Communion Sunday, when the base would be serving communion to some 8,000 sailors. Disinger was responsible for getting the WAVES from the hospital down to the area where communion would be served. Once the service was complete, the WAVES needed a ride back to the hospital area. To get one, she needed to see the senior usher, someone she’d spoken to on the phone, but never met. “I found him and told him the problem, and he got a Jeep and drove us to the hospital are,” Disinger said. “About three weeks later, he came into the hospital as a patient, and we met again, and we got to know each other and fell in love and got married. That was the best part of it all.” Disinger and her husband were married for 59 years and had six children. They moved to Baldwinsville in 1948, where Disinger became a charter member of the Betsy Baldwin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Service is an important part of her heritage. “I’m descended from Gov. Bradford from the Plymouth Colony. The men in my family have served all through the generations,” she said. “My great-grandfather served as chief of ordnance in the Civil War. My dad was in World War I. He served at the Mexican border for a while. One of my sons was in the Air Force.” Disinger said it was important for her to carry on that tradition, but she wishes her
sacrifices and service were recognized as much as her forefathers’. . “I think more people need to realized how many women served and gave up part of their lives to serve their country,” she said. But she has no regrets. “I wouldn’t trade my time in the service for anything. I’m very honored to be a veteran.”
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Phyllis Mills Creamer had dreams escaping Syracuse’s snowy winter for warmer climes. “I was 20 years old, and I was on nights at the old Syracuse General Hospital,” Creamer recalled. “My sister came up to visit from Penn Yan and said, ‘Phyllis, you can’t work nights. They’re waiting for people to come into the Army. I bet they’ll send you to Hawaii or Texas.’” Instead, after training, Second Lieutenant Phyllis Mills, one of more than 59,000 members of the Army Nurse Corps to serve during World War II, found herself in Atlantic City before being spirited away one night on the Queen Elizabeth to England, where she served in the 160th General Hospital, the largest general hospital in England, for two years. “And I just curse my sister,” Creamer joked. Creamer said she served alongside several other young nurses, living in little shepherd’s huts, eight nurses to a hut, on a large estate. They survived with no indoor plumbing and only rudimentary medical equipment.
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“We did so much on such a primitive basis,” she said. “We never thought about how we did it, we just did it.” Creamer said they had to make do for the young men in their care. “We had 49 kids, they were 20, 18, in beds, just little kids, looking at us like we were their mothers,” Creamer said. “There was no hanky panky. We worked hard.” After returning home, Creamer used her GI Bill tuition credits to study public health at Syracuse University. She worked as a visiting nurse and went on to marry and have children, whom she raised in Syracuse. Until recently, she and her fellow nurses would gather once a year at the Virginia home of a radiologist who served with her in England. “Once a year we’d get together,” she said. “It started out as hundreds. The year before last, there were just 15 of us. There’s nobody left now.” Creamer said her return home in 1946 met with little fanfare. “We never got any attention,” she said. “We went home and went on being a nurse.” Though it was difficult, Creamer looks back on her time in the war fondly. “I think that was the most fruitful time of my life,” Creamer said. “I couldn’t have worked harder. I couldn’t have felt more needed. How did I do it? How did we do it? We were very young. We just whipped it up and kept going.”
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Prime events Friday, Jan. 8 Star Party: Winter Skies
7 p.m., Baltimore Woods Nature Center, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org. Come see winter skies at their finest. Back-up date Jan. 9. Recommended for all ages. Pre-register online or pay cash at the door. $6 for members, $9 for nonmembers.
Saturday, Jan. 9 Solar Viewing
1–3 p.m., Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville. Come to the Park Office to view the nearest star close up in special telescopes that give interesting views of solar flares, eruptions and sunspots. If it is cloudy the event will be rescheduled for Sunday Jan. 10. Free.
Winter Farmer’s Market
10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Baltimore Woods Nature Center, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org. Visitors to the market will enjoy a diverse mix of local farm and artisanal food products from top regional producers. Held the second Saturday of every month through April. Indoors with free parking.
Wednesday, Jan. 13 SU Men’s Basketball vs. Boston College 7 p.m., Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse; cuse.com. Ticket prices vary.
Friday-Saturday, Jan. 16-17 Winter Antiques Show
9 a.m.—5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m —5 p.m. Sunday, Empire Expo Center-NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse; saltcityantiqueshows.com. Featuring over 100 vendors with everything from primitives to vintage to jewelry. Admission: $7; Under 12 free; $8 VIP Weekend Pass provides admission both days.
Sunday, Jan. 17 YMCA Acoustic Jam
2–4 p.m., Northwest Family YMCA, 8040 River Road, Baldwinsville; ycny.org. Hosted by Steve Pfanenstiel. Traditional, folk, country and rock music welcome. Bring a music stand. Come out and play or just listen. Free to members and non-members. No registration needed.
Friday, Jan. 22 Syracuse Chiefs 2016 Hot Stove Baseball Dinner
6–10 p.m., The Oncenter Convention Center, 800 South State St., Syracuse; syracuse.
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chiefs.milb.com. The event includes dinner, a silent auction to raise money for the Syracuse Chiefs Charitable Foundation and special guest speakers.
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Saturday, Jan. 23 Moonlight Snowshoe at Green Lakes
6:30–8:30 p.m., Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville; 637-6111. Meet near the boathouse for a moonlight snowshoe around the lake trails. If there is no snow there will be a moonlight hike instead. Free. Registration is required only if you need to borrow snowshoes. Supplies are limited.
Owl Prowl
7 p.m., Baltimore Woods Nature Center, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org. Join a naturalist on a nighttime hike in search of these magnificent and secretive birds. Dress warmly, and bring a flashlight. Snowshoes provided. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Pre-register online. $6 for members, $9 for nonmembers
Symphoria presents Orchestra Spotlight
7:30–9:30 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria.org. Symphoria principal winds are showcased in this performance with Mozart’s “Symphonia Concertante” and Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 4.” Ticket prices vary; 18 and under are free.
Dirty Bourbon River Show Doors open at 7:30, 8 p.m. show, Nelson Odeon, 4035 Nelson Road; 655-9193, nelsonodeon.com. See one of New Orleans’ most imaginative gypsy folk circus rock ensembles mix New Orleans jazz, reggae, latin, gypsy and soul music. Tickets are $22.
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Right winger Mike Blunden, pictured above on the ice Nov. 29, as the Syracuse Crunch shut out the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, 4-0, on the road in Connecticut. Blunden, a 28-year-old Toronto native, scored two goals during that game. SCOTT THOMAS
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Wednesday, Feb. 17
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7 p.m. vs. Springfield Falcons 7 p.m. vs. St. John’s Icecaps 7 p.m. vs. Utica Comets 7 p.m. vs. Rochester Americans 7 p.m. vs. Binghamton Senators
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7 p.m. vs. Utica Comets 7 p.m. vs. W-B/Scranton Penguins
7 p.m. vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms 7 p.m. Bridgeport Sound Tigers
7 p.m vs. Hershey Bears
7 p.m. vs. Rochester Americans
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7 p.m. vs. St. John’s Icecaps 5 p.m. vs. St. John’s Icecaps 7 p.m. vs. Albany Devils 7 p.m. vs. Rochester Americans 7 p.m. vs. Toronto Marlies 7 p.m. vs. Rochester Americans 7 p.m. vs. Albany Devils 7 p.m. vs. Toronto Marlies 7 p.m. vs. Utica Comets
Sled dog presentation
Noon, Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville; 637-6111. A presentation with sled dogs from Run By Dogs LLC. Interact and learn about the dogs and sled equipment. Dress for the weather as some of the presentation will be outdoors. Rides are available by reservation only. Limited availability rides cost $5 per person for a three- to four-minute ride. If raining or dangerous conditions event rescheduled for Sunday, Jan. 31.
Chilly Chili 5k
1 p.m., starting and
finishing at Cazenovia Middle School, 31 Emory Ave.; chillychili.com. Twelfth annual run, with a chili Cook Off featuring area restaurants and an after party to start at 1:30 p.m. at the Cazenovia College Athletic Center Upper Gym, Liberty Street. All proceeds from the race will benefit Cazenovia Children’s House.
Thursday, Jan. 28 SU Men’s Basketball vs. Notre Dame 7 p.m., Carrier Dome,
900 Irving Ave., Syracuse; cuse.com. Ticket prices vary.
Friday, Jan. 29 The Way Down Wanderers Doors open at 7:30, 8 p.m. show, Nelson Odeon, 4035 Nelson Road; 655-9193, nelsonodeon.com. Five-piece modern-folk Americana band. Advance tickets are $20.
Friday–Sunday, Jan. 29-31 NY Sportsman’s Expo Noon-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 9
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a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Empire Expo Center-NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse; newyorksportsmansexpo. com. National celebrities, show features and targeted exhibitors with industry leading products, services and travel. Adults $10; seniors 65-plus $7; police, fire, military $7 with proper ID; Children ages 6-12 $5, Ages 5 and under free.
Saturday, Jan. 30 Brad Paisley
7:30 p.m., The
Oncenter War Memorial Arena, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse; oncenter. org. The country music icon makes a pit-stop in Syracuse on his “Crushin’ it” tour. Concert features special guests Eric Paslay and Cam. Ticket prices vary.
SU basketball vs. Georgia Tech
noon, Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse; cuse. com. Ticket prices vary.
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Elderwood team works toward successful rehabilitation creasing strength and mobility,” said Tisbe. “We also assist patients with skills lost through illness, injury and activity avoidance. That may include re-learning how to walk, dress themselves or get in and out of bed,” Tisbe said. “Our goal is to return patients home as quickly as possible and this requires interdisciplinary communication to meet the specific care needs of the patient,” he said. Elderwood’s strong therapy department includes a full staff of physical, occupational and speech therapists. With more than 20 years of experience in subacute rehabilitation, Elderwood at Liverpool has developed a specialized approach to address each individual’s needs. Through “team huddles,” weekly detailed rehab meetings and scheduled care plan meetings with patients and families, Elderwood’s multidisciplinary team of nurses, dieticians, social workers and therapists track the patient’s progress in order to keep it moving forward. Family members often are an integral part of the extended therapy team.
“It’s important to ensure that those assisting in the transition to home have the necessary skills and knowhow to make the transition successful,” Tisbe said. “In addition, our therapists teach self-care skills in the patients’ room to replicate real-life situations and teach patients the skills necessary to return home. “Our therapy program is geared toward providing optimal care with a good outcome in a minimal range of time,” Tisbe said. “It’s all about restoring the patient’s freedom and independence.” For more information about Elderwood’s subacute rehabilitation program, to tour the rehab unit or discuss pre-planning a post-surgical stay, please call Elderwood at Liverpool at 457-9946. Elderwood provides skilled nursing care, subacute care, rehabilitation, assisted living, independent living and memory care, to more than 5,000 people each year at 17 locations in Western and Central New York. Elderwood at Liverpool opened at 4800 Bear Road, Liverpool, in January 1985, offering 31 years of service to the Syracuse community. For more information, visit elderwood.com. 48467_5
Although patients typically are eager to go home from the hospital after an illness, injury or surgery, sometimes a stopover in a residential rehabilitation program is recommended. The in-patient rehab program at Elderwood at Liverpool, 4800 Bear Road, Liverpool, offers intense physical and occupational therapy, along with assistance from a multidisciplinary team that can make all the difference in a patient’s ultimate success in returning home. “The primary focus of rehabilitation in a subacute setting is to provide the appropriate support at the appropriate time as we work toward the patient’s increased independence,” said Michael Tisbe, DPT, director of rehabilitation at Elderwood. A successful rehabilitation starts with a plan that addresses the patient’s specific health concerns and therapy needs, with a strong emphasis on patient independence. The plan is different for each patient and each health situation. “In the case of a person undergoing rehab after orthopedic surgery, for instance, some of the immediate goals include reducing pain and swelling and in-
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Physical and occupational therapy is available up to seven days a week at Elderwood at Liverpool.
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Get an annual flu shot
It’s the most effective way to help prevent the spread of influenza. The shot is covered as a preventive service under the Affordable Care Act, so it’s fully covered and available at no cost through most insurance plans, including Medicare Part B. There’s also a high-dose flu shot designed for people aged 65 and over who have a greater risk of severe illness resulting from the flu. And it’s very convenient now to get a shot, as local pharmacies, such as CVS, offer flu shots. For more information visit cvs. com/flu.
Plan ahead
It takes up to two weeks for your immunity to build up after getting a flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends
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that everyone who is at least 6 months old get a flu shot as soon as the vaccine is available.
Stay home if you’re ill.
While it may seem like a nobrainer, two-thirds of employed Americans would still go to work even if they were feeling ill with flu-like symptoms. It’s important to understand the preliminary symptoms of the flu and, if you experience them, to stay home. This will help bolster your immune system and prevent the germs spreading.
Practice healthy habits
Door handles, desks and other everyday items are ridden with germs. Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds and avoid touching your mouth and eyes. Additionally, eat nutritious foods, drink plenty of water, and get sufficient sleep to keep your immune system in top shape. Lead by example to educate children about these habits.
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ou can keep your home cozy during the cooler months with these tips from the Eldercare Locator: 1. Find out about financial energy assistance programs. Many communities help older adults with heating costs. Area Agency on Aging (AAAs) nationwide have information about these programs. Call (800) 677-1116 or visit www.eldercare. gov to find the AAA near you. 2. Ask about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)-the federally funded program that helps eligible low-income people meet home heating needs. Call (866) 674-6327 or see www.acf. hhs.gov/programs/liheap/grantees/states. html. 3. Get information about the Weather-
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2 – 4 p.m., Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville. Come to the Old Administration Building to see a presentation about animal adaptations for winter survival. Then take a walk with wildlife biologists to identify tracks in the snow. If there are poor weather conditions event will be rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6. Free.
Sunday, Jan. 31 Vintage Snowmobile Show and Chicken BBQ
11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Owen Orchards, 8174 Grant Ave., Weedsport; weedsportwinterwanderers. com. Chicken will be served at noon until it’s gone, $9 a dinner. A raffle for a new ATV, snowmobile or cash will be held.
Tuesday, Feb. 2 SU basketball vs. Virginia Tech
8 p.m., Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse; cuse.com. Ticket prices vary.
ENERGY STAR Program offers energysaving tips at (888) 782-7937 and energystar. gov. In addition, you can: •Seal air leaks. Weather-strip and insulate to prevent warm air from leaking out of the house. Replace screens with storm windows. •Use a programmable thermostat to lower the heat by a few degrees when you’re asleep or away. •Have a licensed contractor check your heating equipment to make sure it’s operating at peak performance. •Change the air filter every three months. •Always close the fireplace damper when not in use and consider the use of a
fireplace “balloon” to make it even tighter. Just remember to remove it before lighting a fire in the fireplace. •Insulate water pipes to avoid freezing and bursting. Drain and turn off outside water spouts.
Learn More
For further facts, tips or a free brochure go to n4a.org/files/WinterWeather.pdf, eldercare.gov or facebook.com/eldercarelocator. The Eldercare Locator is the first step to finding resources for older adults in the U.S. and is a free national service funded by a grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA). It is administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a).
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Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 4-7 Cazenovia Winter Festival Updates will be coming; check chamber website for full list of Festival events at cazenovia.com.
Friday, Feb. 5 Sultans of String
Doors open at 7:30, 8 p.m. show, Nelson Odeon, 4035 Nelson Road; 655-9193, nelsonodeon.com. 2010 JUNO Award nominees and “Canada’s ambassadors of musical diversity weave a global sonic tapestry of Spanish Flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms and French Manouche Gypsy-jazz, celebrating musical fusion and human creativity with warmth and virtuosity. Advance tickets are $24.
Feb. 5,6,12-14 Valentine’s in the Forest
6–10 p.m., Highland Forest, 1254 Highland Park Road, Fabius; 677-3303. Enjoy a nostalgic, romantic evening in the forest with your sweetheart. Program includes buffet dinner, horse drawn sleighride, live enter-
tainment and flowers. Proceeds benefit the all volunteer Nordic Ski Patrol at Highland Forest. Cost: $90 per couple. Advance reservations required.
Friday-Sunday, Feb. 5-7 “La Bohème”
8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Sunday, The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; syracuseopera.com. Syracuse Opera presents the opera, based on Henri Murger’s newspaper serialturned-novel, “Scènes de la vie de bohème,” which will be sung in Italian with projected English translations. Ticket prices vary.
Tuesday–Thursday, Feb. 9-11 “Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; nacentertainment.com. Famous Artist Broadway Theater Series presents Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph,
Israel’s favorite son. Due to the nature of theatrical bookings all performances, dates, times and prices are subject to change without notice. Ticket prices vary.
Thursday, Feb. 11 SU basketball vs. Florida State
7 p.m., Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse; cuse.com. Ticket prices vary.
Friday, Feb. 12 Owl “Love” Calls
7–9 p.m., Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville. Come to the Old Administration Building to see a presentation about owls of Green Lakes. Then take a walk with wildlife biologists to listen for owl “love” calls. If the weather is bad reschedule date is Saturday, Feb. 13. Free.
Saturday, Feb. 6 Spark: Live Design
7:30PM – 9:30 p.m., The Warehouse Gallery, 350 W. Fayette St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria.org. Presented by Symphoria, eExplore elements of design in music and visual arts, with chamber music and refreshments throught the Warehouse. Ticket prices vary, college students $5, 18 and under free.
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ary vacations in a warm place. But many seniors are finding themselves in a predicament that few anticipate in retirement: parenting for a second time. Census reports indicate that 2.7 million grandparents are responsible for their
grandchildren. Their added duties may be fulfilling, but they may be stressful, too. In fact, many things can trigger stress among retired adults - paying bills on a fixed income, failing health, caring for ill parents or spouses or even grand-
parenting. Excessive stress can lead to serious health problems. “When stressed, the body releases substances such as cortisol and adrenaline that affect every organ and can cause muscle tension, insulin secretion and increased heart rate,” said Arthur Hayward, M.D., a
Springside seniors collect ‘Toys for Tots’
geriatrician and the clinical lead physician for elder care with Kaiser Permanente’s Care Management Institute. “You can’t avoid stress, but managing it can help preserve your health and well-being,” Dr. Hayward added. He recommends identifying and understanding the cause of your stress and finding ways to relieve it, such as these eight tips: 1. Pace yourself. Don’t take on too much. Be aware of your limitations. 2. Set realistic goals and expectations, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. 3. Plan time for yourself. Recharge your batteries. 4. Exercise and eat a balanced diet. Get plenty of
fruits, vegetables and whole grains. 5. Try relaxation techniques such as meditation or yoga. 6. Get enough sleep. If you have problems sleeping, talk to your doctor. Drinking caffeinated beverages and alcohol can affect your ability to get a good night’s sleep. 7. Talk with a loved one or write in a journal. 8. Stay positive. Positive thoughts can make a difference, such as “I am hopeful” or “Things will be better.” For more information, go to kp.org/healthyaging. For questions or advice about a specific condition, talk to your physician.
Hey girl, you gotta plan? By Bill Pfoh
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During the holiday season, the residents of Springside at Seneca Hill donated toys to the Toys for Tots program. This is the second year in a row that the residents collected new toys and gifts for local children. “We are so fortunate to have so many of our residents generously donate to this important cause,” said Resident Director Sarah Weigelt. Pictured at right are residents Lucille “Billie” Upcraft and Margaret Pero. Above, from the left are residents Kay Shaver, Margaret Pero,Chuck Bardin, Doris Clemenson, Don Townsend, Billie Upcraft, Gladys Little and Arlene Townsend. Springside at Seneca Hill, located on Route 45A in Oswego County, is a premier retirement community for independent adults, aged 62 and older. For more information contact Weigelt at 343-5658.
You are the woman who has got it all together. Multiple plans and tasks to fit your chosen lifestyle. You conquered college, landed your dream job and married the perfect man. You are now 10 years into your career and you know with a little hard work in another 10 you will be occupying an office in the “C” suite. Or you may be that woman who doesn’t have to work. In 10 years the kids will be heading for college and you and your husband will start looking forward to more travel and life in a warmer, sunnier place. You could be that woman who may be putting in 16-hour days building your own business, banking on the dream of an unbelievable return on your investment. No matter what your life trajectory chances are very good that at some point you will take on the role of caregiver. Do you have a plan for that? Here are some statistics you need to know. Sixty-six percent of caregivers in America are female. That number may be even higher as many men listed as primary caregivers are being assisted by their daughters or daughters-in-law. While men provide some assistance, it’s estimated that female caregivers spend as much as 50 percent more time providing care than male caregivers. What does the average female caregiver look like? She is about 49 years old, is married and gainfully employed and cares for a 60-something year old mother who does not live with her. At 49, most women have been on the job for 20 years, they are either in a managerial/professional position or about to enter into that realm. Most are at the peak of their earning potential. Most are also at their economic edge, thanks to a lifetime of loans and now college costs for the children. Even women who have no family ties and are the CEO or are in middle management will be affected by caregiving. After the family, the second person to find out about a terminal diagnoses is the boss. Here is an employee that you have invested in for years and now rely on, that has to step down or take substantial time off to be a caregiver. “The Metlife juggling act study: Balancing caregiving with work and the costs involved,” a national study, came away with some surprising findings: 33 percent of working women decreased work hours 29 percent passed up a job promotion, training or assignment 22 percent took a leave of absence 20 percent switched from full-time to part-time employment 16 percent quit their jobs 13 percent retired early It goes without saying that most women lost substantial amounts of income and never regained what they had once they returned to work. The act of caregiving for a loved one is not a life event to avoid. It is the right thing to do. Caring for a spouse, child or parent is the ultimate expression of love. It’s what family is all about, being there when you are needed. You rely on family to stand by to help and to nurture when you need it. In
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Parkrose Estates Retirement Community: Knowing when it’s the right time to move
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e all know life changes as we age, and many of these changes will be positive advances — for instance, the opportunity to move into a new home better suited to your needs. Moving into a senior living community can be one of the best decisions you ever make. Following are some thoughts on how to know if the time is right, what improvements you can expect, and how to make the best of it.
Knowing when it’s time to move
While maintaining a high level of independence, you’ll find it’s a nice change to have someone tend to your needs around the clock. Here are some thoughts on how to know when the time is right for you:
1. It’s time to simplify your life.
You deserve a break from the work and upkeep of homeownership. Don’t worry about leaving behind wonderful memories. You and your loved ones hold those memories and can continue to share them no matter where you hang your hat.
2. You’re eager for an active social life.
It’s nice to have peers with whom to
socialize. When you share your memories and experiences from your childhood, someone is likely to share a similar experience. Senior living communities offer a variety of group activities to help you make new friends.
3. You want to get out of the house more often.
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4. You love high-quality Being eager for an active social life or want to get out of the house more often can be signs it’s time to move. meals prepared for you. You’ll be happy to turn gardening, playing games, going to the theater 5. You want easy access to physical over daily meal prep and planning to therapy and medical assistance. and more.
someone else. In a senior living setting, you can plan on having healthy meals — all made by someone else. All you have to do is enjoy them!
Many senior living communities offer onsite physical therapy as well as highly trained staff to assist with medical needs. This offers the peace of mind you need. If any — or all — of these notions resonate with you, it’s time to make the move. Enjoy a healthy lifestyle with great food, friendly neighbors, and activities to keep you moving and feeling youthful. No more worrying about the bills, taking out the trash, painting the trim or mowing the lawn. You can, however, continue the activities you love, such as
Located at 7251 S. Janus Park Drive in Liverpool, Parkrose Estates Retirement Community allows people to live independently while enjoying companionship, help when it’s needed and a variety of activities. With month-to-month rental agreements, Parkrose Estates makes it easy for people to check out the community and see if it’s a good fit for them. Stop by for one of their many activities. For more information call 350-3671 or visit ParkroseSeniorLiving.com.
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turn, family relies on you to do the same. But, caregiving in America is not easy. We have a tendency to disregard disease and death, hoping that a medical miracle will keep us young and healthy. Americans whisper when talking about a person fighting cancer or heart disease. We shy away from death, hoping to somehow avoid the inevitable. Sixty years of television, from Dr. Kildare to Dr. House has convinced us we will be cured in 60 minutes. Parents don’t want to accept the idea that they will have to rely on their children for care. Children find it hard to take on that new role of responsibility. On the other hand, we Americans plan for everything. How many backup colleges did you have on your list if Harvard failed to accept you? Be honest, how many years went into planning your wedding day?
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Your child’s pre-school? How much research did you do before you bought your new car? Americans fail miserably when it comes to planning end-of-life care. Why is this so important? Because having a health care plan is the best solution to the problem. Having a plan in place results in less stress. Less stress may result in a longer life for your loved one. A plan or advanced care directives will mean your loved one’s end-of-life wishes can be fulfilled. That results in less caregiver stress associated with not knowing what to do or what mom or dad wanted at the end of their life. A plan means the entire family will know their roles in providing care and helping you, the primary caregiver. You can then focus on quality of life for your loved one. Your caregiver, work and family
responsibilities will fall into a doable balance resulting in less time away from family and work. Hospice of Central New York can help with coming to terms with disease and death, getting the tough conversation going or with advance care directives. In March, Hospice and the Marcellus Free Library will be holding a Death Café that can help you better understand what you are facing when it comes to death and there will be discussion about caregiving. In April, Hospice will be celebrating National Healthcare Decisions Day, the agency will make resources available to people looking for help with advance care directives. If you are looking for more information call Hospice of CNY at 634-1100 or visit their website at hopsicecny. org.
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