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Leaving An Estate To Charity
One doesn’t have to be a famous movie producer or sports star to donate assets to charity in wills. Individuals sometimes make the choice to leave a portion of their estate to a favorite charity to create a legacy that helps the unfortunate. Such a decision may surprise family members, so it may be wise to discuss plans when drafting wills and ensuring that the correct method of bequeathing estates to charities is followed.
When a will is written, it is typically in a person’s best interest to consult with an estate-planning attorney prior to making any decisions. When working in conjunction with a financial planner, an attorney can help you grow your estate and ensure your assets will be distributed according to your wishes.
FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE U.S. AND CANADA
BLS data indicates that just under 35 percent of small businesses that opened in 2012 remainedinoperationupontheirtenthanniversaryin2022.TheBusinessDevelopment Bank of Canada reports that nearly 68 percent of new businesses in Canada remain in operation after five years, though the organization Made in Canada reports that figure drops to around 33 percent after a decade.
PENNY SAVER
Layla
is one of the sweetest cats
I’ve ever had the pleasure of sharing life with. Whenever I’m feeling down or think I’ve had enough, I hear her squeaker meow. I reach down with a smile on my face as I pet her, and all is well. But don’t let that fool you. 24/7 she asks for treats with all kinds of antics!!!
IT PAYS TO USE CRATES WHEN TRAINING PUPPIES
Many dog owners, particularly those who have never before had a dog, may hesitate to employ crates to train their puppies. That’s understandable, as on the surface it can seem cruel or inhumane to confine a living animal to a cage. However, the AKC notes that dogs are den animals that naturally seek out canine caves for security. That’s true whether dog owners provide crates for their puppies or not. So while humans may see crates as cruel, dogs very likely view their crates as secure places where they can go if they get scared or feel skittish. In fact, according to the AKC, dogs’ perception of crates is one reason why dog owners typically find it relatively easy to get their dogs to adjust to crates and ultimately enjoy them.
Purchases Christmas gifts for families with children, who have suffered a traumatic loss of a parent or child, family members suffering from an incurable illness or a hardworking family in serious financial distress through no fault of their own. www.santahatsociety.org
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I am a brand-new pet sitter with four clients. I’m able to take one pet at a time into my home to care for them when their owners are traveling for long stretches, and I do home visits for the others. Well, the toy poodle I have in my care for the next three weeks brought an unpleasant surprise: fleas! Normally I would ask the client to clear up the flea problem before pet-sitting services can continue, but I’m already caring for the dog, so I’m stuck. What should I do? -- Jane H. in Wellesley, Massachusetts
DEAR JANE: Immediately contact the client to inform them. en ask for their permission to treat the dog. If they only want you to use a specific treatment, follow their instructions. Save your receipts for any flea treatments purchased.
A flea infestation can spread to the other pets you care for, so follow these steps to reduce infestation:
• Isolate the dog from most areas of your home until he has completed treatment and you are brushing away only dead fleas.
• Mop and vacuum your entire home daily, especially the corners. (Hint: Put a brand-new flea collar inside the vacuum cleaner bag to kill the fleas that are sucked in.)
• Wash or steam clean area rugs and drapes, and the dog’s bedding.
• Wash clothes that you have worn around the dog. (Hint: Set the clothes dryer to a medium or high heat setting, which will kill most eggs and fleas.)
is is a good time to review and update your pet-sitting contract. Add a clause requiring pets to be free of fleas, ticks and communicable diseases, as well as a clause that says owners must reimburse you for expenses incurred if their pet causes an infestation.
Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.
Each mumbered row contains two clues and two answers. e two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.
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January 12–18, 2025
It’s perhaps no surprise that le er writing and handwriting are soon becoming lost talents in our increasingly high-tech society. Text, instant messages, and email are fantastic for their ease, convenience, and speed. But nothing beats the thrill of receiving a le er or a handwri en greeting card in the mail.
Letters have existed throughout history, from ancient India, Egypt, and Sumer, to Rome, China, and Greece up till today. Letters were utilized to self-educate in the 1600s and 1700s. Letters were primarily used to provide information, news, and pleasantries.
In 1840, the first le er to be mailed with a stamp was wri en in the United Kingdom. e first postage stamp was released in the United States in 1847. Before the advent of the stamp, a person had to rely on his or her memory.
Title | e dot placed above the le er “i” is known as a title. e M.V.P. | e most used word in the English language is “the.”
Simply consider who you want to write to. It may be an old friend with whom you have lost touch. It could also be a long-distance le er to a grandparent or family member. Write a letter
Mary E. Mensigner
January 2, 2024
Mary E. Mensigner, age 77, passed away unexpectedly at home on ursday, January 2, 2024. Mary was born on March 31, 1947, in Dansville to the late Walter & Ruth (Walworth) Forrester. She married John Mensigner at the age of 14 and together they shared 48 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2008.
In her younger years, Mary loved to be outdoors and with John where they would hunt and fish. She also loved to camp. Mary enjoyed playing cards, catching up with friends, and spending time with her family. Mary was extremely hardworking and spent years cooking and waitressing at local restaurants. Mary was spunky, witty, and full of life. She cared deeply for animals, even taking care of cats for over 30 years.
In addition to her parents & husband, Mary is predeceased by an infant child, Carol; and her siblings: Rose & Ron.
Mary is survived by her siblings: Patricia, Judy, Sally, & Gary; and many nieces, nephews, cousins & dear friends, all of whom she loved very much.
Family & friends may call from 11am – 1pm on Saturday, January 11, 2024, at the Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home in Wayland where funeral services will be held at 1pm. Burial will take place in Ashley Cemetery, Springwater.
In lieu of flowers,please consider making a memorial contribution to a local animal shelter in Mary’s Memory.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home, 300 W. Naples Street,Wayland.
To leave an online condolence, please visit BairdFuneralHomes.com
4 REASONS TO TRAVEL MORE
In addition to eating healthier, exercising more and getting more sleep, many people resolve to travel more at the dawn of a new year
Travel is much more than leaving one’s home. It’s about setting habits aside, escaping comfort zones and trying something different - and doing so in a different location.
In its latest World Tourism Barometer, the United Nations World Tourism Organization found that 1.184 billion tourists traveled outside their countries’ borders for at least one night in 2015. Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas all recorded around a 5 percent increase in international arrivals that year. Europe was particularly popular, perhaps hedged by a weaker euro against the American dollar and other currencies. The U.S. Travel Association says that direct spending by resident and international travelers in America averaged $2.7 billion a day.
Millennials may be leading the travel-enamored pack. The United Nations estimates that 20 percent of all international tourists, or nearly 200 million travelers, are young people, and that the millennial demographic generates more than $180 billion in annual tourism revenue. The U.N. also reports that millennials are more interested than older generations in traveling abroad as much as possible.
Infrequent travelers or those who have never traveled may not understand why heading to parts unknown is so appealing to so many people. The following are just a handful of reasons why travel is so enticing.
1. Engage the mind. Staying mentally active over the course of a lifetime promotes long-term health. Navigating unfamiliar places or reading a foreign language while sitting in an international country can engage the brain and get synapses firing. The Mayo Clinic reports that higher cognitive activity endows the brain with a greater ability to fend off brain pathologies, such as disease and dementias.
2. Connect with new people. Travel opens a person up to not only new experiences, but also new people. English poet John Donne penned the famous line, “No man is an island,” which underscores the importance of having friends and making new acquaintances. Research conducted by the University of Michigan found the act of talking with people in a friendly way can improve a person’s memory, suppress external and internal distractions, and encourage people to see things from another person’s perspective. It doesn’t hurt to broaden one’s social network, either.
3. Build confidence. Leaving one’s comfort zone can be a great way to bolster one’s self-esteem. Navigating cultural boundaries and overcoming those boundaries may be initially intimidating, but doing so can make a person more confident and more adaptable to change.
4. Develop opinions. Until a person visits a place in person, he or she only has third-party information to form opinions. Visiting a city or country for the first time can offer a more complete perspective.
Travel gives people the chance to rest, explore, meet new friends, and make lasting memories.
FAITH and WORSHIP
CONGREGATIONAL
First Congregational Church of Canandaigua
Rev. Dawn Garrett-Larsen, Pastor
SUNDAY WORSHIP • 10:30 am
All Are Welcome!
IN PERSON WORSHIP: 58 N. Main St., Canandaigua LIVE STREAM: www.canandaiguachurch.org • 585-394-2184
EPISCOPAL
Zion Episcopal Church
120 East Main Street, Palmyra 315-597-9236 • www.zionepiscopalpalmyra.org
Sunday Mornings at 10am: Holy Eucharist with Music All are ALWAYS welcome!
St. John's Episcopal Church
183 N. Main Street • Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-394-4818
Sunday: Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 10AM Website: https://www.stjohnscanandaigua.org e Reverend David Hefling, Rector
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Sunday 9am Services in person and streamed on Facebook Live (facebook.com/stmarkmendon)
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
By reading the scriptures I am so renewed that all nature seems renewed around me and with me. The sky seems to be a pure, a cooler blue, the trees a deeper green. The whole world is charged with the glory of God and I feel fire and music under my feet. ~Thomas Merton
METHODIST
Honeoye Falls United Methodist Church
31 East Street, Honeoye Falls • 585-624-3387 honeoyefallsumc.org • office.hfumc@gmail.com
Pastor Natalie Bowerman • PastorNatalie4@gmail.com
Sunday Service is held in person at 10:30am and available on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/HoneoyeFallsUMC. All are welcome to join us!
Vine Valley Methodist Church
6370 Vine Valley Road, Middlesex 585-554-0402
Pastor J. Lanni Sunday Worship – 9:15am
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
“Building Lives on God’s Word” FLCC, Canandaigua Campus, Room 2302
ACommunityBreakfast is held on4thSaturdaysfrom9-11am.All arewelcomeforfoodandfellowship.Afreewillofferingis accepted.EastBloomfieldUnited MethodistChurchat2ParkPlacein Bloomfield.
* From 1932 to 1967, there was a casino called the “Bullpen” in a stone building on the grounds of the Nevada State prison in Carson City, where inmates could play blackjack, craps, poker and bet on sports.
Winter is a time of promise because there is so little to do — or because you can now and then permit yourself the luxury of thinking so. ~ Stanley Crawford, A Garlic Testament: Seasons on a Small New Mexico Farm, 1992
Livingston County children enroll at this summer enrichment program at SUNY Geneseo to develop a sense of self-confidence, self-efficacy, and accomplishment through engaging, inquiry-based, provocative learning experiences that value the student, teacher, and the environment as equal contributors to the experience. www.geneseo.edu/soaringstars
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SHADE-TOLERANT PLANTS
Witch hazels: These are a genus in the family Hamamelidacea, which has four different species in North America. This shrub or small tree features arching branches with dense, multi-stemmed clumps. Witch hazel produces flowers in the late autumn when most other plants are sparse.
HANDYMEN/WOMEN
suffering from
leaf blight will become straw-colored. According to the lawn care and pesticide experts at Ortho®, when a lawn is affected by ascochyta leaf blight, its healthy grass blades will be mixed in with diseased grass blades. Most prevalent in the spring, this disease can affect grass at any time during the growing season. That’s because the ascochyta fungi invade leaf blades through wounds, such as those that can result from mowing. Ortho® notes that dull lawn mowers can contribute to the disease, which might disappear on its own and can even return after it’s seemingly been cured.
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. TELEVISION: Which popular spinoff series originated with the drama “Breaking Bad”?
2. HOLIDAYS: What is another name for Three Kings Day, celebrated on Jan. 6?
3. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “bona fide” mean?
4. MOVIES: In the movie “Babe,” what kind of animal is the title character?
5. MEASUREMENTS: How many grams are in a kilogram?
6. GEOGRAPHY: Which strait separates Saudi Arabia from Africa?
7. SCIENCE: What are the three layers that make up the Earth?
8. FOOD & DRINK: Which breakfast food is associated with the retro series “Stranger Things”?
9. MEDICAL: What is the common name for muscae volitantes?
10. LITERATURE: Which poet wrote a six-volume biography of President Abraham Lincoln?
Portable vs. Standby Generators
Prepare your home for a power outage (Family Features)
Understanding the distinction between these options will help any family determine which is the better choice for their home.
• A portable generator is an immediate, but temporary, solution. A portable gas generator is less expensive than a standby unit and doesn’t require installation time. Its benefits have limits, as it can only power a few home appliances for a few hours before needing refueling.
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• A standby generator with an automatic transfer switch provides a seamless and permanent backup power solution. It is professionally installed outside the home and can power more of your home’s appliances for long periods of time. Powered by natural gas or liquid propane, recent power management technology has allowed homes to still receive whole-house backup electricity, but with a smaller, more affordable generator than in years past.
With an emergency kit on hand and the right backup power source available, the frustration of weathering a storm can be greatly lessened.
* Many people have written in the tip to use two similarly sized bowls, one larger than the other, to serve cold salads at picnics. You add a few cups of crushed ice to the larger bowl, then nestle the smaller bowl into it, making it “chilled.” In any case, remember: Don’t leave food out longer than two hours.
* If you are doing food platters for your barbecue, consider making several smaller platters instead of one large dish. e large ones are harder to store when you prep beforehand, but a better reason is that the items will not go stale/too warm/too cold quite as fast, and it’s easy to switch out plates throughout the party.
Hocus Focus
BY HENRY BOLTINOFF
LA-Z-BOY RECLINER. Manual. Tan. Pick up Batavia. 585-343-6994
4 TIRE RIMS, 17” x 7-1/2”, Black Steel, 5 lug. Used, Good Condition. Pick Up - Ontario. Call 585-697-4618
NAZARETH ACADEMY YEARBOOKS 1963 & 1964. Webster. 585-671-2118
Many TASTE OF HOME MAGAZINES and annual hardcover editions from 2000-2010. Geneseo. sylvavalentino@yahoo.com
ADULT DIAPERS: pull-up or tabbed, various sizes. BED PADS and PAD INSERTS. LIQUID THICKENER, several packages. Canandaigua. 585-393-1311
Assorted BOARD GAMES. All in excellent condition: Checkers, Parcheesi, etc. Two LAWNMOWER LIFTS. Excellent condition. Phelps. dianejoset@aol.com
HEARING AID BATTERIES #312 brand new. 585-315-6916
STEREO SYSTEM with cabinet. Tuner, turntable, tape deck, etc. Canandaigua. 585-396-7265
WOOD KITCHEN TABLE, 36” diameter. Very heavy. Legs detach for transport. Palmyra. Salubrious48@yahoo.com
All kinds of COLORING BOOKS. Pick up, Henrietta. 585-236-0426
CANDLE MAKING SUPPLIES. Top notch. Molds, wax, dyes, etc. Will meet in Avon. laurmec9@aol.com
GAMING CHAIR. Has some wear but still works. Large DOG CRATE. Geneseo. Text 585-752-9544
ELASTICATED TUBULAR BANDAGE. New in box, size F (4” W x app. 10 yd). Pick up, Henrietta. 585-435-3594
Queen size Jamestown BOX SPRING. Almost new. In two sections for easy handling. Henrietta. 585-334-3267
Three 2-drawer STEEL FILE CABINETS. Pick up, Penfield. 585-264-1068
LITTLE TYKES SCHOOL DESK. Pick up, Bergen. 716-474-2884
Two complete TWIN BEDS with frames, mattresses, box springs, mattress pads, blankets. Hemlock. elsiecostanzo@gmail.com
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Working JEWELRY MAKING KILN, kiln and jewelry making accessories. susan5257@yahoo.com
FLAT ROCK for edging. jzornow001@gmail.com
DIRT BIKE or ATV, gas powered. Running or not. Call or Text Matt 315-576-1278
MODELS - Built/Unbuilt Aviation, Autos & Trucks, Military, Ships, Etc. Plastic, Wood, Metal. Parts and Pieces are okay. 585-314-6989
WEBER GRILLS - Propane or Charcoal. Call or Text Matt 315-576-1278
HOME CB Radio or HANDHELD that will work inside the home. rainbowroseroom@gmaiL.com
Cooperstown Dreams Field TRADING PINS. salvatore.d.timpani@gmail.com
OLD COMPUTER, STEREO EQUIPMENT and CAMERAS. ‘80s and ‘90s Apple and other brands amp speakers. 585-883-5334
SHED in good condition. Will pick up! 585-301-1247
METAL OFFICE CHAIR, TWIN SHEET SETS and a pair of MEN’S WINTER BOOTS, size 8/9. 585-415-8513
SMALL HARD-SHELL CAMPER needed by local Boy Scout Troop. Text/Call 585-455-4363
MOVIE FILM or VIDEO of 2 local rock bands from 1966-1972 named Us & Company and Redhorse. 2musicbands@gmail.com
A COMPUTER CHAIR in Batavia. 585-536-6269
7’ MEDIUM/HEAVY FISHING ROD with 30# fishing line and any extra fishing tackle. 585-645-2618 (no texting)
WOOL BLANKETS for insulation from the ground. 585-500-8839
COMIC BOOKS, any & all, any condition. Will pick up.
Text/Call 585-260-0437
ADULT NUTRITIONAL DRINKS, any brand. Text/Call 585-649-8706
COAT TREE, WINDOW SCREENS, small IGLOO DOGHOUSE, PORTABLE WHEELCHAIR and WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE RAMP. 585-507-8788
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CLAR’S COLLISION
COMMON TERMS FOUND ON FOOD LABELS
Dietary fiber: The Mayo Clinic notes that dietary fiber refers to the parts of plant foods that the human body cannot digest or absorb. Fiber is typically classified as soluble, which refers to types of fiber that dissolve in water, and insoluble, which is used to describe types of fiber that promote movement of material through the digestive system. Soluble fiber can help lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels, while insoluble can help people who suffer from constipation or irregular stools.
VINTAGE VINES AND VALENTINES PRESENTS: YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE VALENTINE!
Purchase a Luminary in honor of your loved one and we will write their name on it and display it on February 8th from 5 to 7pm in Perriello Park (125 South Main St. next to FLX Music)
Stop by to take a photo amid the lit luminaries!
(Rain location will be the Little Easy - 111 S. Main St. in the event of any extreme weather)
NAME OF LOVED ONE: _________________________________________
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Make checks payable to: Explore Naples NY & mail to: PO Box 14, Naples, NY 14512 or online at www.ExploreNaplesNY.com or Purchase by clicking on this QR code.
STRANGE BUT TRUE
By Lucie Winborne
* Adult mayflies have no functional mouth. Because of this, they die of malnutrition. This is an evolutionary occurrence that happens so aging mayflies don’t pass on genetic defects to the next generation.
* If you do a Google search on the word “askew,” the resulting content will tilt slightly to the right.
* The color of Facebook is blue because Mark Zuckerberg is red-green colorblind.
* Ever noticed how some mass-produced ballpoint pens, such as the Bic Cristal, have a hole in the cap? No? Well, in case you someday do, now you’ll know why -- it’s not just to prevent leaks, but choking as well. Lots of folks like to chew on pen lids, and in the event they accidentally swallow the cap, the hole ensures it won’t completely block their airway.
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HHaley Ind rato
Explores & Reflects Humanity Through Oil Paintings
aley Indorato, a Fairport native and RIT graduate, is carving her path in the art world with a passion for oil painting and an insightful approach to capturing the human experience. Her work is deeply personal and universally resonant, reflecting a profound dedication to the cra and a commitment to truth in representation.
Born in Rochester and raised in Fairport, Haley’s journey began with early exposure to art. She o en painted alongside her father, an FLCC psychology professor and artist himself, and her mother, a Victor Spanish teacher, who fostered her creative pursuits with ample cra and art supplies.
Haley’s talent blossomed further at Fairport High School, where she took many art classes and experimented with an array of media. Encouraged by her teacher, Mrs. Steffer, Haley earned a BFA in Studio Art with a focus on painting at RIT. ere, she credits her artistic growth to several mentors, including RIT professors like Clifford Won, Emily Glass, and Denton Crawford, who helped her refine her technical skills and instilled in her the discipline and work ethic necessary for a successful artistic career.
Haley’s medium of choice is oil paint, a material she describes as “luscious, buttery, and visceral... so tangible and human.” She is captivated by its historical significance and its ability to convey the “fleshiness” of the human condition. Her creative process involves meticulous preparation, from building canvas supports to sketching loose underpaintings before diving into the wet-on-wet painting technique. Whether it’s life-sized portraits or still-life studies,Haley’sworksareinfused with painterly spontaneity and deep emotional resonance.
Haley’s art draws inspiration from both historical art and everyday life. She combines these influences to explore themes of reality, truth, and the human condition. “I believe in painting for the sake of painting,” she explains. “It’s an art form with centuries of symbolism and contradiction. I aim to continue and celebrate the long history in my work.”
Her portraits o en feature real, unidealized individuals in everyday settings, challenging the polished, filtered imagery prevalent in digital media. Haley’s subjects are imbued with authenticity, offering a counter-narrative to traditional notions of beauty and representation. “To be human is to be imperfect,” and she tries to capture that in her painting, adding, “Painting for me gets at being human more than any other material.... It’s so human to want to see ourselves and interpret the world around us.”
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Among Haley’s favorite works are “ e Couch,” “A Curl for Every Vice,” and “Drawing in the Gallery (CJ),” which showcase her ability to blend technical mastery with meaningful storytelling. “ e Couch,” a life-sized portrait of her father and brother, captures an unidealized, relatable moment of everyday life. “It’s where I’m most comfortable at my house,” Haley explains. “ at comfort and vulnerability tie into expressing truth for me.” Having “A Curl for Every Vice” accepted into the Memorial Art Gallery’s juried show in 2023 was huge for Haley. And “Drawing in the Gallery” combines high and low arts, combining arts to reflect Haley’s belief that “all art forms are important to study,” as well as “the changing way we interact with art and what is popular in our modern, global world.”
Haley loves to paint the wide array of lifestyles, people, and places around Western NY, with its natural beauty and man-made decay. She has recently branched out to explore opportunities through the Rochester Artist Collaborative and says she’d love to collaborate and explore opportunities. “Rochester is a really symbolic place as a subject, but I probably need to live somewhere like NYC to show in galleries that can accommodate my work.”
Haley’s advice to budding artists is straightforward: “Just keep making. Practice is essential if you want to improve.” She emphasizes the importance of studying art, taking risks, and being both critical and vulnerable in one’s creative journey, saying, “Learn the rules and acquire the skills so you can break and go against them.”
With aspirations of solo exhibitions, an MFA, and a professional studio, Haley is determined to leave her mark on the art world. Her work – rooted in authenticity, technical skill, and a profound exploration of the human condition – continues to evolve, promising an exciting future for this emerging artist.
Interested in collaborating with Haley or posing for her upcoming projects? Connect with her on Instagram: @haleyindoratostudio.
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Puzzle Answers This Week
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
By Keith Roach, M.D.
MRI Reveals A Disease Of The Blood Vessels In The Brain
DEAR DR. ROACH: A recent fall split the skin below my left eye. I went to the emergency room to see if it required stitches. Since I complained of a headache in the back of my head on the left side, they ordered an MRI, which showed “atherosclerotic vascular disease with mild small vessel ischemic disease.” They also saw plaque within my internal carotid arteries.
The ER doctors said I should see a vascular specialist soon. Of course, I am scared. I am a 76-year-old woman on Bystolic, rosuvastatin, benazepril and thyroid replacement. I also take sulfasalazine for my inflammatory arthritis. I am thin, take many vitamins and supplements, and exercise four times a week.
Does the MRI mean I have dementia or Alzheimer’s? What does it mean? -- R.M.
ANSWER: No, the MRI cannot make a diagnosis of dementia. Dementia is diagnosed presumptively by a clinical exam that notes impairments in cognitive functioning such as memory, language and attention. (A definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is made by a pathological evaluation of brain tissue, which is almost never obtained while a person is alive.)
What the MRI shows is a disease of the blood vessels of the brain caused by cholesterol plaque. High blood pressure, smoking, high blood cholesterol, a previous family history, and other factors put people at risk for this condition. Some, but not all, people with the kinds of blood vessel disease you have will develop dementia, which is caused by cumulative damage to the brain tissue from multiple small strokes. In your case, both the large vessels (carotids) and small vessels are affected, suggesting that your cholesterol and blood pressure haven’t been ideal.
Your doctor has already taken some steps to slow or prevent the worsening of this condition. Careful control of your blood pressure (with Bystolic and benazepril) is essential. A statin drug (rosuvastatin) has been shown to reduce stroke risk and your overall dementia risk. I don’t know whether these are the best medicines for you or whether they are at the right doses, since only your doctor knows you well enough, but it is clear that your doctor is taking steps to protect your heart and brain.
Inflammatory arthritis (especially rheumatoid arthritis and lupus) increases the risk of blood vessel damage in the brain and heart, so early treatment is more important with people who have these conditions. Unfortunately, not all primary care doctors know how important inflammatory arthritis is when it comes to heart attack and stroke risk.
I do not believe there are any supplements or vitamins that are both safe and effective at preventing stroke, but there are a handful of people who may benefit from them. For example, people with high homocysteine in their blood may benefit from vitamin B12, folic acid, or their methylated counterparts.
A careful review of your overall health condition and diet is critical. You may be referred to a specialist for cognitive testing if there is any evidence of change in your thinking ability. A few blood tests will help further stratify your risk and may show a need for additional treatment.
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