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Travel writers and editors recently discussed stories, questions, gripes and more. Here are edited excerpts: A family member wants to celebrate retirement with an overseas trip to London and Paris. He’s not a fan of group travel, so wants to go solo, but isn’t quite sure how to go about planning the trip. The itinerary options can get a little confusing (fly into London and out of Paris, or vice versa? Which neighborhoods to stay in to be near the things he wants to see?), and he doesn’t have a lot of experience with international travel outside his days in the service, when all arrangements were taken care of for him. I’m an experienced traveler, but haven’t been to those destinations in years. Is this a case where a travel agent could be handy? Or, should I just see if I can help him plan this trip step-by-step, using available internet travel resources? I’d likely go with a tour operator that puts together independent itineraries. Take a look at Monograms and Goway. - Carol Sottili

I’m taking my parents on an Alaskan cruise next summer, and have been looking up flights. If we were going this summer, I could get a non-stop flight from the city they live in (Phoenix), but next year the schedule released doesn’t have any non-stop flights. They’d like to use miles to pay, so I was hoping to get the tickets sooner rather than later. But I’d hate to miss out on a non-stop flight. How likely do you think it would be for an airline to release additional flights later than 331 days out? Should I buy sooner or take a huge gamble and wait?

I’m starting to plan a 45th anniversary trip to Madagascar, probably October 2018. Any tips from your experiences? We don’t want to cook or put up our own tents—we want to spend our time looking for lemurs!—and definitely don’t want a bus tour. We will probably spend around three weeks there. What an amazing destination for an anniversary. Lodging and food are very inexpensive, even at the “higher-end” resorts. Driving and roads are crazy, so I would recommend a private driver/guide for the lemur and nature park for part of your trip. If you spend a few days on the beach, you won’t need a guide. I used Audley Travel for my arrangements and had a great experience. - Andrea Sachs

I am taking several art classes in a few weeks that require me to bring several tubes of acrylics paint. I looked on the TSA website and it only references flammable paints, which these are not, according to the label. Am I safe to pack these in my checked bag? Flammable paints are not permitted in checked or carry-on bags. Nonflammable paints are permitted, but if they are liquids, pastes or gels, you must abide by the 3.4 ounce rule or place them in your checked bag. I would Tweet your question with a photo of your paints to @AskTSA. They can provide a definitive answer. - A.S.

If this is for a cruise, and you want to use your miles, I’d book sooner rather than later. You don’t want to miss the boat. Award seats can be difficult to predict, as can flight schedules. Have you tried ExpertFlyer yet? It lets you track award seats. If you’re a frequent flier, it might be helpful. - Christopher Elliott

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Celebrate National GRANDPARENTS DAY In 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed the proclamation that officially recognized National Grandparents Day. Each year since, it has been celebrated the Sunday after Labor Day. According to the experts at The Legacy Project, there are three purposes for this special day: • To honor grandparents; • To give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children’s children; and • To help children become aware of the strength, information and guidance older people can offer. The idea for this day began in the United States with Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade of West Virginia, who wanted it to be a day that celebrated family. “It is also a day of giving–giving of self; sharing hopes, dreams, and values; and setting an example and advocating for future generations,” according to The Legacy Project. Beginning in 1970, McQuade lobbied civic, political and other groups until her home state recognized Grandparents day in 1973. The proclamation Carter subsequently signed making it a national holiday read in part: “Grandparents are our continuing tie to the near-past, to the events and beliefs and experiences that so strongly affect our lives and the world around us. Whether they are our own or surrogate grandparents who fill some of the gaps in our mobile society, our senior generation also provides our society a link to our national heritage and traditions.” How to celebrate with grandchildren To truly bond with your grandchildren, you should insist on sharing quality alone time. This means no parents allowed. Plan a fun adventure for your grandchildren that will inspire them to ask questions and learn valuable lessons. Some great places that will enthuse children include parks, zoos and museums. Providing answers to their questions lets them know that they can depend 6

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on you for solid support. This will be a great advantage when they develop problems they might be too embarrassed to discuss with their parents down the road. Fun in the kitchen Are you an expert in the kitchen? Why not teach your grandchildren a family recipe? Young children get great joy out of basic cooking tasks, such as mixing and pouring. Take this time to teach older children about why the dish is important to your family’s history. Tell them things like who created the recipe, how long it has been in your family and any alterations you have made to the original. Getting children interested in their heritage can inspire them to do their own research. Ideas for kids This day is all about the bond between grandchild and grandparent. Urge children to create a homemade gift or greeting card, and to dedicate the day to pampering. Consider letting children surprise their grandparents with breakfast in bed or by performing their grandparents’ daily chores. Grandma and grandpa will surely appreciate the thought and the break. – Green Shoot Media

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Grappling with getting around County addresses transportation issues for seniors aging in place By Kate McDermott Special to Senior Living

This is the second in a series of articles that focuses on critical issues facing local seniors as identiﬁed by the Frederick County Seniors First initiative. For many Frederick County seniors, “There’s no place like home.” They have made it clear that they like where they live and they want to stay put as they age. AARP reports that nearly 90 percent of older adults want to age in place, in the homes and communities where they built and lived their lives. But Frederick County seniors with limited transportation options, especially those who live in rural parts of the county and/or who do not have family or friends to help them get around, know that getting to appointments and running errands is often one of the biggest obstacles they face when they choose to stay in their homes. The Frederick County Seniors First report, which reflects the results of the 2013 Needs Assessment of the Aging Population, acknowledged the problem: “The County has limited public transportation services for seniors and the disabled although inroads have been made,” the report said. “ParaTransit funding is just not enough to meet all of the demands. Routes are difficult for some to navigate, scheduling is not always flexible based on medical appointment needs and pricing can be an obstacle. The few volunteer transportation alternatives struggle to keep up with high demand from users.” To address the current service shortfalls, as well as the anticipated significant increase in demand, various stake-

holder groups have joined forces to find ways to improve accessibility, affordability and awareness of transportation options for Frederick County’s seniors. Tom Lawler is a member of the Frederick County Commission on Aging and is leading the transportation work group of the Local Health Improvement Plan. One of his group’s goals is to improve communication among the numerous entities that are trying to address the problem, including TransIT Services of Frederick County, nonprofits, church groups and others.

ParaTransit funding is just not enough to meet all of the demands. A transportation forum held in 2015 brought various organizations together to better understand the services each provides. “We have all these different groups, like Partners in Care, Middletown Valley People Helping People, church groups, etc., and we wanted to know exactly how they deliver their services and if there are opportunities for ‘cross-pollination’ with others who are doing the same thing,” Lawler said. Coordination of efforts will be critical to solving the transportation issue given the limitations of the county’s public transportation services. “The biggest obstacles facing TransIT as it tries to meet the needs of seniors is the See TRANSPORTATION, 21 THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST

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Stan Goldberg: What kind of work do you do now for Right at Home? Mary Hartsock: I come in on Wednesday mornings and teach a class to beginners that are coming in for a job. They have to come in here and be interviewed and trained. I guess I’ve been doing this for about three months. On Thursdays, I do some shredding and cleaning up. SG: Why do you think seniors want to remain at home? MH: When I go out to work with an elderly couple or person, they are going to tell me two things: “I’ve lived at home for a long time and I want to stay right here. I also don’t want to move in with my family.” I’ve heard that from many, many people.

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Fourteen years ago, at 79, Mary Hartsock began working for Right at Home, an in-home care company in Frederick that helps seniors. Today, she is still there, and she calls it “the greatest place to work.” While Hartsock, who will be 94 in January, has cut back her schedule, she still works about two days a week. In 2013, she was named the Right at Home’s National Caregiver of the Year and was given the award in Omaha, Nebraska. She beat out thousands of caregivers for the honor. That same year, she received the Home Care Association of America’s All-American Award and flew to Kansas City, Missouri, to accept it. Despite her age, Hartsock remains an independent woman. She still lives in her own home and does her own driving. Prior to working at Right at Home, she owned and operated a child care center for more than 20 years. She also provided care for her late husband (heart disease) and father (Alzheimer’s). SG: How many days a week did you work when you were in your 80s? MH: Most of the time I would work five or six days a week. Sometimes I would work with one person in the morning and for another client in the afternoon. It depended on how many hours a person wanted. I had 100 clients, maybe more. SG: What is it like when you first start working with a client? MH: The first day I don’t get much work done because I’m trying to learn from the person that I’m taking care of. I want to know all about them, like what they like to eat for breakfast, fruit or cereal. Do they want sugar or cream in their coffee? There are lots of things you need to find out if you are going to be with them for awhile.

SG: How important is it for you to stay active? MH: If you don’t do something, your purpose (in SG: Do you miss not visiting clients? life) is gone. As long as I’m able to help someone MH: Yes. When I drive by a house I think, “I used it helps me, that is for sure. I do different things to to work at that house.” stay active. I am a member of the Amvets Post 2 Ladies Auxiliary. I am very busy at my church, alSG: Why do you think it’s important to help others? though right now I am not doing as much as I once MH: I just think that when people need help, it’s just so good to see them get better. It’s so rewarding did at the church. to you, to think maybe you’ve done something to SG: When you first joined Right at Home, you help them. You feel better about yourself knowing worked with people in their homes. When did you you’ve made a difference. Everybody feels better. stop that? SG: Earlier this year you were part of an advocacy MH: I was doing caregiving up till 2014. I had one gentleman on South Market Street for eight years. group that went to Capitol Hill to testify before Sen. He died in January of 2014. By me being in my 90s I Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and U.S. Rep. Tom Reed (R-N.Y.) gave up companionship. I didn’t think anybody would about the Credit for Caring Act. What was that like? want a 90-year-old woman trying to wait on them. MH: I was asking for more money for seniors. I 8

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told them what seniors tell me: They want to stay at home. I wasn’t scared. It was very interesting. I would like to go there again and ask them when do we know if we will get the money or not. SG: You said you are slowing down. How long can you continue to do this? MH: As long as God gives me the health that I have. That’s the main thing.

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Enjoying a comfortable retirement is everyone’s dream. For over 80 years, Social Security has been assisting people by providing a variety of benefits. Within certain parameters, when to begin receiving retirement benefits is up to you. Full retirement age refers to the age when a person can receive their Social Security benefits without any reduction, even if they are still working part or full time. In other words, you don’t actually need to stop working to get your full benefits. For people who attain age 62 in 2017 (i.e., those born between January 2, 1955 and January 1, 1956), full retirement age is 66 and two months. Full retirement age was age 65 for many years. However, due to a law passed by Congress in 1983, it has been gradually increasing, beginning with people born in 1938 or later, and will reach 67 for people born after 1959. You can learn more about the full retirement age and find out how to look up your own at socialsecurity.gov/planners/retire/retirechart.html. You can start receiving Social Security benefits as early as age 62 or any time after that. The longer you wait, the higher your monthly benefit will be, although it stops increasing at age 70. Your monthly benefits will be reduced permanently if you start them any time before your full retirement age. For example, if you start receiving benefits in 2017 at age 62, your monthly benefit amount will be reduced permanently by about 26 percent. On the other hand, if you wait to start receiving your benefits until after your full retirement age, then your monthly benefit will be higher. The amount of

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WHAT WAS TESTED? Starting at $23,495, the Mitsubishi Outlander is one of the most affordable crossover vehicles that offers three rows of seating in the cabin.

By Derek Price

When you’re shopping for a family-friendly crossover, there’s no sense asking yourself whether it’s a nice vehicle or not. There just aren’t any bad ones in this segment right now. The question you need to ask is a bit trickier: Is it nice enough? That’s what I keep wondering as I drive the revamped-for-2017 Mitsubishi Outlander, a three-row crossover that starts at a budget-friendly $23,495 but has long struggled to stand out in a market oversaturated with strong products. It definitely makes a case for value shoppers, particularly at the low end of its price range where, dollars-wise, it competes with some compact cars but offers a whole lot more roominess and comfort. On models that top out over $30,000 with luxury features like my SEL-trim tester, though, the value proposition is a bit harder to justify. You have a lot more choices at that price, including some with more refinement if you look closely. Mitsubishi has been working on that criticism, and it

made big strides in addressing it with the Outlander’s reworked cabin for 2017. It feels sleeker and more modern now, with better materials and nice graphics on its flashy new digital interface. As a whole, its interior leaves a noticeably better first impression than the 2016 model did. Its suspension, however, is overdue for some tweaking. The ride feels just a bit old-fashioned, with a bounciness over bumps that most new crossovers have managed to massage out of existence. Today’s crossovers generally feel tauter than this one, something that inspires confidence when turning or maneuvering. On the highway, though, the Outlander shines. The suspension does a good job soaking up the bumps at freeway speeds, delivering the kind of supple, reasonably quiet ride I like in roomy family vehicles. Styling is almost not worth mentioning, since most of today’s family haulers all seem to copy the same jellybean theme. The Outlander looks a bit more chiseled, perhaps, letting some of this nameplate’s off-road history show in its body, but it’s a subtle difference See MITSUBISHI, 21

2017 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 SEL 2WD ($25,495). Options: SEL Touring Package ($4,000). Price as tested (including $895 destination charge): $30,390 Wheelbase: 105.1 in. Length: 184.8 in. Width: 71.3 in. Height: 66.1 in. Engine: 2.4-liter four cylinder (166 hp) Transmission: Continuously variable Fuel Economy: 25 city, 30 highway

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What’s normal and what’s not By Erin Cunningham Special to Senior Living

When is forgetting an appointment more than just forgetting an appointment? When is misplacing your keys something more serious? As people age, there is a certain level of memory loss that is to be expected, experts say, but there are some warning signs that could indicate a more serious condition, such as dementia. “I can never find my phone,” said Naomi Josloff. “It can be right next to me.” Two years ago, Josloff suffered a transient ischemic attack that restricted blood flow to her brain and has caused what her doctors believe is vascular dementia. Josloff, once a computer programmer at the National Institutes of Health, earned a master’s degree in programming from American University. While raising her children—a boy and a girl—she also worked a full-time job while in school. She spent her weekends at her children’s athletic events and working in the family doll store in downtown Frederick, Dollectable Collectables, which has since closed. Now, Josloff, 72, said that when she sits at the desktop monitor in the Walkersville home she shares with her husband Stephen, she doesn’t know what to do. Photo by Dan Gross/The Frederick News-Post “I don’t even know how to use the computer Naomi and Stephen Josloff in the back yard of their Walkersville home. anymore,” she said. She does use a phone and an steps to find them is considered normal, but people seniors who dies each year has Alzheimer’s or another iPad, though. with Alzheimer’s disease may place things in unusual form of dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association points out there are locations or lose things and be unable to retrace their It is estimated that 3,923 people in Frederick Counclear distinctions between normal age-related memory steps to find them. ty over 65—or 13 percent of that population—have loss and difficulties that should be discussed with a Alzheimer’s disease, according to 2013 data provided physician. Occasionally forgetting how to use the Unlike Josloff, about half of the people who have by the Alzheimer’s Association, and that 102,000 microwave is normal. Having tremendous difficulty dementia have never received a formal diagnosis, people out of the nearly 800,000 people in Maryland completing everyday tasks is not. Forgetting an ap- according to Cathy Hanson, program manager with who are 65 or older have it. pointment, but remembering it later, is considered the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Maryland The increase in the Alzheimer’s population has led normal. Regularly forgetting information you recently Chapter, which has a Frederick office. to an increase in the need for support for those with learned is not. Figures on those with Alzheimer’s disease, a form Alzheimer’s and their families. Not knowing the day of the week is a normal age-re- of dementia, are more readily available. “This population is just exploding,” said Mindy lated change, but more serious confusion regarding “Alzheimer’s data collection has proved challeng- Lohman-Hinz, caregiver support program coordinatime and place could be a sign of Alzheimer’s. As ing, but is improving with early detection and diag- tor with the Frederick County Department of Aging, people age, they may have difficulty finding the right nosis,” Hanson said. referring to the increased population of caregivers. word to use, but signs of a more serious problem are There are more than 5 million Americans living Lohman-Hinz helped start the caregiver program repetition in conversation and having trouble follow- with Alzheimer’s and as many as 16 million are ex- in 2002. Today, it offers not only support groups and ing and joining conversations. pected to have the disease in 2050, according to data resources for caregivers, but also for those with the Misplacing things from time to time and retracing from the Alzheimer’s Association. Nearly 1 in every 3 early onset of dementia. 12

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Josloff and her husband Stephen said they frequent area support groups for families and those with memory issues that have been helpful in guiding them through the early stages of Josloff’s dementia. Warning Signs The Josloffs, who celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary in June, said they are taking her dementia dayby-day. Josloff said the only time she gets frustrated is when she struggles to get a thought out. “That’s one of the hardest things,” she said. “I know I had something important to say.” Those who have known Josloff the longest are most likely to notice the subtle changes caused by her early-stage disorder. She forgets words, loses her train of thought—sometimes midsentence— misplaces her phone daily and often needs prompts in conversation. Lohman-Hinz said that people with Alzheimer’s often experience a change in mood. She said their confusion may lead to fear or anxiety, and that they become more easily upset. They may also try to keep their difficulties secret. “People with memory loss hide things,” Lohman-Hinz said. “They do not want to admit that something is going on.” Hanson said that early detection and diagnosis are critical to finding new treatments that eventually will halt the progression of the disease, for which there currently is no cure. Early detection is very important as people in the earlier stages of the disease are being recruited for clinical trials that

focus on slowing down the progression, Hanson said. It’s also important, she said, for people to be diagnosed so they can make future legal and medical plans while competent enough to do so to ensure their wishes are known and respected. “Early detection and early diagnosis are critical to the wellbeing of people with Alzheimer’s disease,” she said. “Early diagnosis enables the person to receive disease education to help them learn strategies for living with Alzheimer’s disease and to maximize independence.” Hanson said that research and investment in studying Alzheimer’s and dementia has come a long way. Data from the National Institutes of Health show that funding for Alzheimer’s disease research has grown from $448 million in fiscal year 2011 to about $1.3 billion in the current fiscal year. Right now, nearly 18,500 Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in a 24-month study at 200 sites nationwide, including at Frederick Memorial Hospital, to improve the ability to diagnosis dementia, she said. The four-year study is intended to determine the value of diagnosis using positron emission tomography (PET) scans. The goal, Hanson said, is for Medicare to eventually cover such tests — improving early detection and diagnosis. “We’re hopeful that at the end of the study we’ll have something that will help people better plan their lives and care, helping them live healthier lives,” she said.

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New early clues point to onset of Alzheimer’s By Mary Hui

Researchers have identified hearing loss, verbal fluency, and hospitalization as new factors that can provide clues about cognitive health and aid in early detection of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Spotting signs of cognitive decline is especially important, experts say, because drug treatments and prevention strategies are most effective at the earliest stages of dementia. A study conducted by University of Wisconsin researchers found a link between hearing loss and mild cognitive impairment, which can be a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease. The study tracked a group of 783 people enrolled in the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention (WRAP), a study group of people with a parental history of Alzheimer’s. The study is unique in that it examined late middle-aged adults, whereas most studies usually examine older people, said Taylor Fields, a doctoral student in the Neuroscience Training Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. The hope is that identifying and treating hearing loss is something that a clinician can do quickly and easily in a non-invasive and affordable way. Hearing loss also offers an accessible way to detect signs of cognitive decline early on, Fields added.

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Bicycling — Sept. 14 and 28, locations TBD. Call Kathy at 301-606-0064. Exercise — 9 to 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, William R. Talley Rec Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Call Jack at 301-662-0812. Golf League — 8 a.m. Mondays, Hope Valley Golf Course, 12731 Jesse Smith Road, Mount Airy. hopevalleyseniorgolf.homestead.com Softball — 6 p.m. Wednesday practices, games 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Road, Frederick. Open to women over 40 and men over 50. Call Adrian at 301-662-6623.

Tuesday Bridge — 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Creekside at Tasker’s Chance Senior Apartments, 110 Burgess Hill Way, Frederick. $1 per session. Call Libby at 301-663-6482.

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Tai chi — Noon Mondays basic; 1 p.m. Mondays advanced English Conversation — 10 a.m. Tuesdays

Thursday Bridge — 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Spring Ridge Senior Apartments, Frederick. Reservations required. Call Jim at 301-360-9908.

Daily Exercise — 10:45 a.m. Monday through Thursday

Open Duckpin Bowling — 1 to 3 p.m., Walkersville Lanes. Individuals pay for the cost of bowling. Call Gerald at 240-651-1865.

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Contact the senior center for cost, preregistration and more information. URBANA SENIOR CENTER 9020 Amelung St., Frederick, 301-600-7020

EMMITSBURG SENIOR CENTER 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, 301-600-6350 Stretching and Moving — 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, drop-in Video Exercise — 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

Chinese Mah-jongg — 1 p.m. Tuesdays

English Class — 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays Stitching Post — 10 a.m. Mondays, 1 p.m. Tuesdays Strength Training — 9:30 a.m. Thursdays Yoga — 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays

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Chair Yoga — 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Oct. 3 for 10 weeks, $30

Line Dancing — 10 a.m. Tuesdays Exercise and tai chi — 9:30 a.m. Thursdays

Zumba Gold — 4:30 or noon Mondays; 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays; or 12:30 p.m. Fridays for 10 weeks. Begins Oct. 2. $30.

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SEPTEMBER 6 Line Dancing 4-week program continues on Thursdays. $12 person, instructor is Mary Anne Williams. Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-7020 Doctor in the House: Preparing for a Medical Emergency What information do paramedics need if they are called to your home? Do you have a completed “red” folder? Learn about advance directives,

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Location: New Market Fire Department, 76 W. Main St., New Market Contact: 301-305-4530, 301-7486823 or 301-295-2230 Thurmont-Emmitsburg Community Show Showcase: blue-ribbon winners for baked goods, canned goods, flowers, vegetables, art and many more. Livestock show and sale, cake auction. Continues Sept. 9 and 10. Admission is free. Visit the Thurmont Senior Center table and enter raffle for a handmade quilt grand prize, cash second and third prizes. Time: 6 to 10 p.m. Location: Catoctin High School, 14745 Sabillasville Road, Thurmont Contact: 301-271-2104

SEPTEMBER 9 Market Street Mile 1-mile run down Market Street for beginners and experts. Various heats. Preregistration recommended. Time: 8:45 to 10 a.m.

Location: YMCA, 1000 N. Market St., SEPTEMBER 10 Woodmont Lodge and Open House Frederick Visitors can also enjoy ranger guided Contact: Register at hike at 1 p.m. Directional signs will frederickmarketstreetmile.com. be placed on Woodmont Road. Park entrance fee applies. In The Street Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Street festival featuring nine blocks Location: Fort Frederick State Park, of themed fun, music, kids’ activities, 11100 Fort Frederick Road, Big Pool more. Free admission. Contact: 301-842-2155 Time: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Location: Market Street, Frederick SEPTEMBER 11 Contact: celebratefrederick.com Senior Recreation Council Book Group Time 10:15 a.m. How to Remember: Telling Your Story Location: Frederick Senior Center, Join professional story tellers Adam 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Booth and Fanny Crawford for a Contact: 301-663-4089 workshop about their craft, and learn how to tell your family stories. InZumba Gold cludes an hour break for lunch. Free. Purchase a card for $24 for eight Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. classes, or drop-in $5 per class. Location: C. Burr Artz Public Library, Time: 10:15 to 11 a.m. 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick Location: Thurmont Senior Center, Contact: www.fcpl.org or 301-600-3760 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911

Veterans History Project Learn about this important project to collect, preserve and make accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans. Free. Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-7020 Frederick County Commission on Aging Meeting Gail Lawrence, president of AARP, is the guest speaker Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: FMH at Crestwood, 7211 Bank Court, Frederick Contact: swastler@frederickcountymd.gov Evening Grief Support Group Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Location: Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Ave., Frederick Contact: 240-566-3030

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22nd George Delaplaine Distinguished Citizen Award Olivia G. White, Ph.D., Hood College vice president for student life and dean of students, is the recipient. Presented by the FSK District, Boy Scouts of America, at a dinner. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Location: Hood College, Ronald J. Volpe Athletic Center, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick Contact: ncacbsa.org/delaplaine or 301-662-4151

SEPTEMBER 13 Long-term Care Chat With Mia Brust, ombudsman with the Department of Aging Maryland Access Point. Free. Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-7020

SEPTEMBER 14 Free Blood Pressure Checks by Right at Home Time: 10 a.m. to noon Location: Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911

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“Bus Buddies” Riding on a public bus is a world unto itself, especially when you encounter the same people every day with a few odd characters that happily show up making your journey even more interesting. The two-act comedy “Bus Buddies” explores life on a city bus. By local playwright Nancy Luse. Rain date is Sept. 24, 2 p.m. $10 advance, $15 at the door. Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick Contact: skystagefrederick@frederick artscouncil.org

Zumba Gold (senior version of Zumba) $24 for eight classes or $5 per class. Time: 10:15 to 11 a.m. Location: Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont Contact: 301-271-7911 Celebrate the Season: Fall While listening to music, explore autumnal-themed poetry, and arts and crafts. Includes assembling a fall placemat and making a mini centerpiece of silk flowers. Registration required. $10, includes materials. Time: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Location: Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick Contact: 301-600-3525

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SEPTEMBER 19 Blood Pressure Screening Senior Recreation Council Book Group Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Time: 10:15 a.m. Location: Urbana Senior Center, Location: William R. Talley Recreation 9020 Amelung St., Frederick Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick Contact: 301-600-7020 Contact: 501-658-8680

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TRANSPORTATION, continued from 7 availability of funding and the increasing demand for service,” said Kendall Tiffany of TransIT Services of Frederick County. She added that transportation challenges are not only limited to seniors who stay in their homes, since there are senior living communities in areas of the county where public transit is not available either. TransIT offers two services for seniors who cannot access its routes. TransIT-plus is an on-demand, curbto-curb paratransit service. Riders must schedule their trips in advance. The service is offered Monday through Friday. The Taxi Access Program (TAP), is a supplemental taxi program for TransIT-plus customers to use on evenings, weekends or whenever TransIT-plus is unavailable. Riders receive a fare card based on their zip code to use monthly. The TAP program was established in 2015. “But a lot of people don’t even know about it,” Lawler said. To spread the word, Tiffany said TransIT tries to communicate with seniors and

providers in as many ways as possible. “We do outreach to physicians’ offices, senior living communities, churches, etc.,” she said. The flexibility of TAP can be especially critical for seniors who find themselves trying to get to or from doctors’ appointments or Frederick Memorial Hospital. Hospital representatives are participating in the transportation work group’s meetings to find collaborative solutions that will help older patients who may need a ride on short notice and who are unable to schedule their transportation in advance. “We know that people want to age in place and that it is often the least expensive option,” said Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner. But serving the transportation needs of seniors in a county that spans 663 square miles is not easy. “Accessibility is not simple, but we’ve had people tell us that things like TAP, and other services, such as Meals on Wheels routes and home health aides, have enabled them to stay in their homes.”

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RESEARCH, continued from 14 early mild cognitive impairment, and this subset of participants was found to have declined faster in verbal fluency in the two speech samples. The content of their speech was less specific, with a higher use of pronouns like “she,” “it” and “them.” Their fluency was also more disrupted, with more hesitations, word repetitions, and pauses filled with words like “um” and “uh.” In addition, the participants who were identified as having early mild cognitive impairment used less complex syntax and shorter sentences in their speech, and took longer to express the same amount of content as the cognitively healthy group. However, the declines detected in verbal fluency are “extremely subtle” and are essentially “compensation behavior,” said Mueller, so family members may not at this point notice changes in everyday speech. Nonetheless, speech analysis of this kind gives a functional measure of verbal skill and can potentially serve as a cheap and accessible tool for

clinicians and researchers assessing cognitive function. Emergency/urgent hospitalization is another factor associated with accelerated cognitive decline in older people. Bryan James, an epidemiologist with the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center at Rush University Medical Center, found that non-elective hospitalizations—that is, hospitalizations in emergency or urgent situations—are associated with an approximately 60 percent acceleration in the rate of cognitive decline from before hospitalization. However, elective hospitalizations, such as for scheduled surgery, were not associated with a change in the rate of cognitive decline. “These findings have important implications for the medical decision making and care of older adults,” said James in a statement. “While recognizing that all medical procedures carry some degree of risk, this study implies that planned hospital encounters may not be as dangerous to the cognitive health of older persons as emergency or urgent situations.” - The Washington Post

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CROSSWORDS

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The following recipe for “Soft Corn Tortillas with Rajas and Queso” from Karen Adler and Judith Fertig’s “The Gardener & The Grill: The Bounty of the Garden Meets the Sizzle of the Grill” (Running Press) provides a simple way to prepare tortillas at home, and the results are delicious. Soft Corn Tortillas with Rajas and Queso Makes 8 tacos

SUDOKU

Soft Corn Tortillas 1 cup instant corn masa flour 1⁄8 teaspoon salt 2⁄3 cup warm water

How to Solve Sudoku Puzzles: Fill in the game board so that the

numbers 1 through 9 occur exactly once in each row, column and 3x3 box. The numbers can appear in any order and diagonals are not considered.Your initial game board will consist of several numbers that are already placed. Those numbers cannot be changed.Your goal is to fill in the empty squares following the simple rule above.

1. Brush poblanos with olive oil and grill, turning often, until skins blister and burn. Transfer to a sealable plastic bag to steam and soften. Brush onions with olive oil and grill until you have grill marks on both sides, about 10 minutes. Remove stems, skin and seeds from poblanos, and slice into thin strips. Cut onion slices in half and break apart with fork into strands. Combine poblanos and onions and season to taste. Keep the rajas warm until serving. 2. To make the tortillas, place masa flour and salt in bowl. Stir in water to make soft dough, adding a more water if necessary. Divide dough into 8 portions, forming each portion into ball. Cover with damp cloth to keep dough moist. Place each ball of dough between two sandwich bags, then press to a 5- to 6-inch round. Preheat ungreased skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tortilla for 1 minute on each side until golden. Cover with damp tea towel. 3. To serve, divide rajas evenly between tortillas and sprinkle cheese on each taco. |

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1. Defunct phone company 4. Rural area in Guinea 9. Hairstyles 14. Makes a good meal 15. Nats’ CFer Adam 16. El __, painter 17. Midway between south and southeast 18. Baseball’s “The Big Hurt” 20. A serialized set of programs 22. A woody climbing plant 23. Japanese metropolis 24. Whirlpool 28. Toddler 29. Integrated circuit 30. WWII British fighter Blackburn __ 31. Ancient Briton tribe 33. Injurious weeds (Bib.) 37. Non-redundant

38. Turf 39. Canned fish 41. Team’s best pitcher 42. Touchdown 43. Woody perennial plants 44. Rattling breaths 46. Smaller quantity 49. Of I 50. When you’ll get there 51. Adventures 55. Type of chip 58. Having wings 59. Mutilated 60. Considered 64. Wrath 65 A citizen of Iran 66. American state 67. Explosive 68. One who challenges 69. ___ senilis 70. Affirmative

CLUES DOWN

Rajas 4 fresh poblano chiles Olive oil, for brushing 2 large yellow onions, peeled and cut into 1⁄2-inch slices Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (for topping)

CLUES ACROSS

1. Move rapidly in music 2. Brief are one type 3. Repeated 4. Quitter 5. Paddles 6. Broadway actress Hagen 7. Politician Paul 8. Joint 9. Ottoman military men 10. Covers for illegal operations 11. Comment 12. Office of Consumer Affairs 13. Distress signal 19. ‘__ death do us part 21. S. Korean boy band 24. Bishop’s hat 25. Learning environment 26. Measurement 27. Equines 31. Hard plant fiber 32. Protocols

34. Stands up 35. Linear unit 36. Songs 40. One of the six noble gases 41. Cheerful readiness 45. Zoroastrian concept of holy fire 47. Having only magnitude 48. Containing salt 52. Chadic language 53. Fed 54. Beef or chicken intestine 56. Hill in Australia and London 57. “Waiting for Lefty” playwright 59. A list of available dishes 60. Have already done 61. Geological time 62. Swiss river 63. Twitch

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BOONSBORO FARMERS MARKET Shafer Park, 37 Park Drive, Boonsboro, 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 10. 301-471-9816. BRUNSWICK FARMERS MARKET Railroad Square at MARC Station, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Sept. 16. Email info@brunswick foodforest.org or visit Facebook page. EMMITSBURG FARMERS MARKET 302 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 3 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 22. Contact Amy Naill at 301-600-6303. FREDERICK CITY MARKET Parking lot of the old Carmack-Jay’s building, 331 N. Market St., Frederick. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays thru Nov. 19. Contact Dewey Stewart at 301-5149671 or louisdewey301@gmail.com. FULKS CORNER FARMERS MARKET 12:30 to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 16, Md. 355 and Fulks Corner Avenue in Olde Towne Gaithersburg. Ready-made food, goat meat and breads. 301-258-6350 or www.gaithersburgmd.gov. GOLDEN MILE FARMERS MARKET Wolf’s Furniture parking lot, 1215 W. Patrick St., Frederick, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Thanksgiving. Producer run market features goat cheese flavors, fresh produce, herbs, fresh meats, breads,

free-range eggs, baked goods, handmade jewelry/baskets, from Frederick and Washington counties. GRACE’S FARMERS MARKET 649 Himes Road., Frederick. 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 17. Contact Michael Dickson at 240-344-6533 . GREAT FREDERICK FAIR FARMERS MARKET Frederick Fairgrounds, Building 12, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Open all year. Call Chuck Staley at 301-748-9592 for info. SNAP and WIC accepted. HOMETOWN HARVEST WAREHOUSE 4635 Wedgewood Blvd., Frederick. Local produce, dairy, meats, eggs and more. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays. www.hometownharvest.com. HOWARD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET Clarksville Commons, Md. 108, Clarksville, 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays through mid-November. www.howardcountyfarmersmarkets.com. MAIN STREET FARMERS & ARTISTS MARKET 301 Main St., one block off Kentlands Boulevard in Kentlands. 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. Saturdays year-round. Fresh food, plants, flowers, acoustic performers, arts and crafts. 301-2586350 or www.gaithersburgmd.gov.

THURMONT MAIN STREET FARMERS MARKET South Center Street in the Municipal Parking Lot behind PNC Bank, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Sept. 23. WIC and SNAP accepted. www.thurmontmainstreet.com, or contact Vickie Grinder at grinder@ thurmontstaff.com; John Hagemann at jhagemann@centeroflife.us.

MIDDLETOWN FARMERS MARKET Parking lot of Middletown Christ Reformed Church, 12 S. Church St., Middletown. Thursdays 4 to 7 p.m. through October. 301-524-1035 or middletownmdfarmersmarket.com. MOUNT AIRY MAIN STREET FARMERS’ MARKET Railyard behind historic Mount Airy Train Station, 3 N. Main St., Mount Airy. 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays thru Sept. 27. Features a wide variety of value-added, locally grown and produced products from up to 25 vendors. Call Alice Settle-Raskin, 240-449-6435, for more information. WIC FMNP, Senior FMNP and CCFS coupons accepted.

URBANA LIBRARY FARMERS MARKET Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 1. 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16-Dec. 18. Contact Kip Kelley at 301-639-9711. WEST FREDERICK FARMERS MARKET – NEW LOCATION! Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 18. www.westfrederickfarmersmarket.com.

MYERSVILLE FARMERS MARKET Municipal parking lot next to Myersville Town Hall/Volunteer Fire Company at 301 Main St., Myersville. Vendors of produce, meats, honey, meats, eggs and baked goods; arts and crafts; hot food vendors; local blacksmiths; community organizations. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays through Oct. 28. 301-524-1035 or visit www.myersvillefarmersmarket.com.

YMCA OF FREDERICK COUNTY FARMERS MARKET 1000 N. Market St., Frederick. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 24. Contact Jill Slaughter at 301-663-5131, ext. 1287. Source: www.homegrownfrederick.com/ farmers-markets

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ive the maintenance-free lifestyle you’ve been longing for at Homewood at Frederick. Recently certified as a continuing care retirement community–with one of the region’s lowest and fully-refundable entrance fees– you’ll enjoy spacious and elegant residential living, wonderful amenities, as well as make fun and interesting new friends among our 500 residents. Our four apartment designs at The Lodge range from 1,066-1,396 s.f. Each has an open floor plan with an adjoining living room, dining room and a fully equipped deluxe kitchen. Each apartment has a master bedroom with a spacious walk-in closet and an en suite bath, as well as a second bedroom with a walk-in closet and a full bath that can be used as a guest room or den. All of these light-filled apartments have patios or balconies allowing for spectacular views of the Catoctin Mountains and the Homewood campus. Small pets are welcome. Call today to make an appointment for a personal tour of The Lodge as well as our single family home-style Patio Homes.

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