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ON THE COVER: Beverly Stegmann poses for a portrait at the Maritime Metro Transit station in Manitowoc recently. Stegmann, 81, has voluntarily given up driving after being a school bus and city bus driver for many years. Matthew Apgar/50 plus
Larry Bowa discusses his painful case of shingles Larry Bowa may be known for his baseball prowess and fiery personality, but in June 2013, the two-time Gold Glove-winner was stopped in his tracks by Larry Bowa a case of shingles, which he says caused him some of the worst pain of his life. Bowa said the pain he felt was so intense he could barely walk, originally leading him to think he had injured his back. But his MRI came back negative, and he received instead an unexpected diagnosis of shingles. “I was a professional athlete for most of my life, and I’m still an active guy, so I was surprised to find that I developed a disease this painful,” said Bowa, 67. Bowa learned that he was at risk for shingles simply because he had had chickenpox, which 98 percent of US adults has had, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Shingles is the common name for herpes zoster, a disease caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. This virus never leaves the body. Instead, it lies dor-
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How to recognize and handle senior gambling problems Dear Savvy Senior: How can you know when someone has a gambling problem? Since my father passed away a couple years ago, my 76-year-old mother spends a lot of time at an Indian casino near her house playing slot machines. Troubled Son Dear Troubled, It’s a great question. Problem gambling among seniors is definitely on the rise. Seniors have time and money on their hands, and the influx of casinos across the country have made access to gambling much more convenient. Here’s what you should know, along with some tips and resources that can help your mom if she does indeed have a problem.
tation, free or discounted meals, special rewards and other prizes as a way to entice them. In addition, many seniors use gambling as a way to distract or escape feelings of loneliness, depression, sadness, or even a chronic health condition. Some may have financial problems they are seeking to overcome. And some may have cognitive impairment that interferes with their ability to make sound decisions. You should also know that while there are many gambling options for people to get hooked on today, casino slot machines are far and away the most popular among seniors.
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How can you know if your mom has a gambling problem? Gamblers Anonymous offers a 20 question online test at gamblersanonymous.org that your mom can take to help determine if she has a problem. In the meantime, here are some questions you can ask to help evaluate her situation.
There are a number of reasons why seniors can be vulnerable to gambling problems. For starters, seniors are often catered to by casinos with free bus transpor-
Is she preoccupied with gambling, constantly talking about it, or planning to gamble versus doing her normal activities?
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Imagine your words going in, but the disease taking these words and scrambling them so that your loved one “hears” a completely different message. As a result, their response is just as scrambled. When this begins to occur, it is easy to slowly stop communicating with our loved ones, ceasing the day-to-day conversation. The response is often too painful to hear, it takes too long to get out or it isn’t a meaningful exchange to the caregiver, so we stop asking them how their day was or what they want to do. However, it is important that even those in the endstages of any disease hear the human voice, need interaction and need daily communication. Think of yourself as a story teller. And, keep telling the story. Those with memory loss may also have visual loss due to the disease. To get a feel for this, place your
hands around your eyes in the shape of a scuba mask and notice how your peripheral vision is restricted. This is the typical visual field for someone with middle stage dementia and the field only gets smaller as the disease progresses. Approach from the front - Approach from behind and odds are you will scare them. Use their name. Get below their visual field – Even if you approach from the front and stand there, your loved one might not recognize you because all they can see is your belt buckle. By getting down below their eye sight, it allows them to “see” you and puts them in a feeling of power and control, something those with memory loss don’t often receive. Sit at a 90 degree angle – Instead of sitting beside your loved one, try sitting at a 90 degree angle. By sitting side-by-side, you place yourself outside of your loved one’s vision field. Even if you are talking to them, because they can’t see you, they do not recognize the conversation is directed toward them. If possible, pull a chair up to them at a 90 degree angle so that you are face-to-face. Do not argue or correct, instead give compliments and go with them – One
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Even at age 81 my mother, Bev Stegmann, is a great driver. She doesn’t get traffic citations, doesn’t swerve, never gets lost and her vision is just fine. In fact, I appreciated that I could call upon her to pick my kids up after school when my husband Andy and I both have to work late. If she’s such a good driver, why then would she give up driving - willingly? Mom has always been a good driver. When my sister Vicky (Hurda) – the oldest of four children – was a senior in high school my mom felt it was time to get out of the house and get a job. Though she loved being a mother, keeping up the household, and leading 4-H and being a den mother for scouts, she needed something away from the home. Something just for her. When she considered what type of job she’d like to apply for she always saw want ads for bus drivers. “It fascinated me to think that I could drive one of those big buses!” she told me.
Even though my father, Robert Stegmann, was an excellent provider and mom didn’t need to work, she needed it more for herself. She got her chauffeur’s license, then began by driving school buses in 1972. Boy, she got up early to get those kids to school! There was one route that she drove after four other male drivers had given up on it. The kids were from a rough neighborhood, and unruly, but my mom understood that they had a raw deal and always greeted them with a smile. She greeted everyone with a smile. “I was known as the smiling bus driver,” she told me. She’s right; I’ve heard that about her from many people that rode her bus. She recalls that at the end of the school year those particular unruly kids gave her a picture of a school bus that they had drawn and colored and signed their names to with a very big “Thank-You!”
City buses After two years of driving school bus, Mom moved up to driving Manitowoc city buses in 1974. It wasn’t much different from a school bus. The city buses were privately owned until the city took over in 1978 and four new buses were
Beverly Stegmann, 81, now rides the city bus, rather than driving one, after voluntarily giving up her driver’s license recently. Matthew Apgar/50 Plus
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In for a change If you rode the bus several years ago, you might remember the change dispensers that the bus drivers had. It was those dispensers that helped her consider retirement at the age of 63 in 1996. Her wrists just couldn’t take it anymore, and her back, even though they had better seats, was all done driving - done driving buses anyway. After she retired she volunteered to drive the Red Cross van, taking people to dine at the senior center and delivering meals on wheels to Parkview Haven and Manitou Manor. A few years before she was to turn 80, my Mom began having severe attacks of vertigo. It seemed to happen in the fall of the year, sometimes after a cold or the flu, but more than one of these attacks landed her in the emergency room. Head spinning and aching, nauseated, she was miserable! Medications make her much more comfortable, but she feels it isn’t perfect and she just wants someone else to drive her around now. She lives just two blocks from the bus drop and walks there. She also qualifies to use Assist to Transport for only $2 one way.
Mixed reactions When she called each of us four kids to tell us that she wanted to give up driving, she got mixed reactions. Her oldest daughter, Vicky Hurda, thought she would miss driving. Ken Stegmann of Los Angeles wanted her to do whatever made her happy. The Rev. Bob Stegmann of Sturgeon Bay also agreed that she do what she felt comfortable with, and if she wasn’t comfortable with driving any more, then she should give it up. I thought she might miss the freedom of driving. I was worried that she’d stay holed up at home and her world would get smaller. She’d miss her friends at the senior center, she’d skip her church group. OUT FROM BEHIND THE WHEEL CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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River’s Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center is pleased to announce Janel Konkel, as Administrator! Since joining Extendicare in 2012, she has been an Administrator at centers in New Holstein and most recently in Fond du Lac. She received her Bachelors of Business Administration in Human Resources and Accounting from UW-Eau Claire and completed a Masters of Business Administration with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration from UW-Oshkosh. Janel completed her Mastering Nursing Home Administration Course Certification from UW-Madison.
Steve Pazynski, a DMV Medical Review Supervisor for the Wisconsin DMV, said that “we do not license or test anyone based on age, we license based on functional ability. A Behavior or Condition Report (MV3141) can be sent in by a medical professional, law enforcement or by concerned citizens (two must sign for it to be valid).”
Janel has over five years of experience working in a long term care settings and is Dementia Specialist Certified through the Alzheimer’s Association. She is a member of the Wisconsin Quality of Care Coalition and assisted in co-founding a communityTransitions of Care Coalition (FDL).
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“I see the role of the Administrator as someone who works side-by-side with all the staff to develop a strong team. With a dedicated team of professionals, we can accomplish the goal of helping people live better. This is not just a job for me, it is my passion. I’m pleased to be part of the team at River’s Bend, and look forward to providing quality care in our community.”– Janel Konkel, NHA
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tickets or warnings? Do they seem confused or uncertain when they drive? Do you find yourself wanting to brake for them? The most common reasons for needing to discontinue driving are poor vision, slow reaction times, and getting lost or feeling confused while driving.
No set age to give up driving There is no set age when a person should give up driving, some never need to. A new survey released by Liberty Mutual Insurance finds that the majority of senior drivers are open to having a conversation about driving, but only 6 percent actually have that conversation. Being approached by their children or their doctor would make them most comfortable.
you can get an evaluation from a driver’s rehabilitation specialist or professional driving teacher. If necessary, consider getting the help of their physician. Giving up driving may mean losing independence, becoming less active, feeling isolated, and they may have difficulty finding alternative transportation. Some senior drivers will have these woes, and some will not, but you will never know unless you have the conversation.
During your talk consider beginning with asking how they feel when they drive. Really listen to their concerns, as well as highlighting your concern for their safety. Be respectful. Don’t get drawn into an argument, be patient and kind. Find the positive light in giving up driving - keeping them and others safe on the roads. Be prepared with alternative transportation methods. Perhaps
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Before having “the talk,” Liberty Mutual suggests that you take a ride with your loved one and observe their driving. Watch their awareness of their driving environment. How are their reaction times? Are there dents, scrapes, close calls,
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