Spectrum Winter 2013-14

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Enriched Senior Living WINTER 2013 | 2014

Celebrate the Season, your Blessings and YOURSELF

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Spectrum THIS YEAR MARKED THE 69TH anniversary of D-Day, which was not only a defining event in the lives of those who would come to be known as the “Greatest Generation” but also a turning point for our nation as a whole. It ushered in an era of technological advancement, economic prosperity and conspicuous consumption that has seemingly gained momentum with each passing decade— the recent market downturn notwithstanding.

Although it is generally accepted that such advances bring positive growth and change, those of us with long memories remember when life seemed slower and simpler.

In “The Present Is A Gift” (page 5), and “Make New Memories But Keep The Old” (page 12), we explore the importance of striking a balance between reflecting on those old times while also savoring every moment here and now. This is especially important during the holiday season.

For most of us, Thanksgiving through New Year’s means spending time with family, friends and those less fortunate than us. If the Greatest

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Generation has demonstrated anything, it’s that “Doing Good Feels Good” (page 22), as is evident from the volunteer projects in which our residents participate.

Volunteerism is practically woven into the Greatest Generation’s DNA. In our “Greatest Generation” series, we meet a resident who volunteered for military service and a few of her contemporaries who fought with honor during World War II. Our Distinguished Resident, Harold W. Mueller, fought in Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge (page 14).

All that selflessness can come at a price, though. In “Celebrate Yourself” (page 6), we offer a few ideas for prioritizing your own needs and praising your best traits. This holiday season, we urge you to spend time with your family, spoil your grandkids, but also spoil yourself. You deserve it.

Enjoy the issue.

John Sevo and Jeff Kraus Managing Directors Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC

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MAKE NEW MEMORIES, BUT KEEP THE OLD

This holiday season, create special memories with your family by sharing stories of the way things were when you were their age.

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DISTINGUISHED RESIDENT: WAR AND PEACE Harold Mueller is a true American hero.

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GREATEST GENERATION: HEROES & HEROINES Our nation’s sons and daughters fought for freedom during World War II, whether on the frontlines or at home.

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SAGE WISDOM

A few of Spectrum’s most senior residents share a century of good advice.

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WELLNESS THE PRESENT IS A GIFT

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INSIDE SPECTRUM

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Don’t squander today longing for the past.

Take inventory of all the great things in your life, not what’s missing.

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FOOD IS YOUR FRIEND Quick and easy ways to eat healthy.

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Do smartphones connect people or alienate them? That depends on who’s using them.

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DOING GOOD FEELS GOOD Your time and service is as valuable as ever.

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ON THE MOVE

Team Members take on new roles as the Spectrum community grows.

LOOKING AHEAD

The Gardens at Ocotillo in Chandler, Ariz.

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PRESENT is a GIFT DON’T SQUANDER TODAY LONGING FOR THE PAST.

By Dawn Carr

WHO AMONG US HASN’T QUIPPED, “whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”? It reminds us that strife and tragedy are temporary.

It goads us to look toward the future with hope rather than dwell on the present with despair. It might be a cliché, but it’s apropos and, in a way, empowering.

But later in life, looking backward may seem easier than looking forward. Maybe you’ve recently relocated to a Spectrum community; maybe everyday activities are becoming more difficult and frustrating; maybe you see the world spinning at a breakneck pace. In those instances, it’s natural to recall and pine for your old home or a time when life seemed simpler, slower and easier.

If you are lucky, you arrive in your twilight years with a lifetime of experiences that you’ve digested and manufactured into an identity. Memories are useful tools for taking stock of those experiences and establishing your legacy. Reminiscing is never a bad thing. As a coping mechanism, it is probably quite normal and healthy. Dwelling on the past, however, is quite unhealthy, especially if it prevents you from actively engaging in the present. When you presume that the good parts of your life are over and that there is little to gain from what you are experiencing today, you stop growing, learning and contributing. In 1999, then 73-year-old

psychologist James Hillman wrote in his book The Force of Character and the Lasting Life: “Wisdom, compassion, understanding, and all the other qualities assigned to elders serve mainly as calming counter phobic idealizations against the bold force of the aging character, which lies coiled in an old soul, ready to spring.”

Hillman’s words are poignant and critical. It is not your past experiences alone, but rather your ability and willingness to place those experiences into a context for living a rich life today, that makes you wise and compassionate. So when you find your mind wandering to the past, think about what your memories teach you about how to live the best life you can now, and how your experiences provide you with the tools to keep growing, learning, and contributing to the lives of others.

Whether having a conversation with your grandchild or a friend about a new idea, volunteering or engaging in a creative task, your experiences can inform and inspire others. When you make the decision to live in the present moment, you give yourself permission to use your rich character to affect the lives of people around you. Perhaps your greatest legacy will be a memory you have yet to create.

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CelebrateYOURSELF TAKE INVENTORY OF ALL THE GREAT THINGS IN YOUR LIFE, NOT WHAT’S MISSING.

By Lydia Manning

IN JUNE 2010, RENOWNED SOCIAL researcher and author of Daring Greatly, Dr. Brenè Brown, delivered one of the most-viewed lectures on TED.com (12 million views). Her lecture and her book are based on a concept she calls the “culture of scarcity” or “the never-enough problem.”

Brown argues that our everyday lives are permeated with messaging—from books, television, advertisements and the Internet—that tells us we don’t have enough, that we aren’t good enough, that we haven’t accomplished enough, etc. That messaging, she says, is bad for our

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health, relationships and everyday experiences. In short, our culture puts more emphasis on what we lack than on what we have. We are so focused on pursuing more, making more, and doing more that we forget or neglect to celebrate ourselves.

The concept of celebrating yourself might seem indulgent and narcissistic, but it’s actually fundamental to self-care and well-being. Anna Davies, who has written for the New York Times, Redbook, and Family Circle, and life coach Kristen Mahoney offer these simple strategies for celebrating the wonderful person that you are:

1. TAKE A MOMENT TO SAY. “GOOD FOR ME.”.

4. CHOOSE A COSTUME FOR THE DAY. Fashion is a great way to celebrate and express your creative spirit. Put together an eccentric outfit, put it on, and flaunt it. Be unashamed and add a little flare to your day.

Write down your accomplishments—big and small–somewhere you can always see them, such as the bathroom mirror or the refrigerator.

Acknowledge them daily, and take inventory of all that you have done—from raising successful children to giving a friend a compliment, volunteering with your church to completing the daily crossword puzzle. Not sure how to begin? Use the I am free to live as I affirmation worksheet on the wish and give priority next page to get started, and to my desires. add to it each week or whenever you’re in need of some I can choose happiness self-celebration. whenever I wish, no

Daily AFFIRMATIONS

2. GRAB A FRIEND AND. A SWEET.TREAT. Chances are good that someone you love isn’t celebrating him- or herself either.

Call that person, and plan a mini adventure to indulge in the sweetness of life. Visit the nearest bakery or sweet shop and devour a small box of candies while talking about how wonderful it is to be alive and well enough to share in the sweetness of life—made even sweeter by great friends.

5. PAMPER YOURSELF. Get a massage, a manicure, a pedicure, or have your hair done. The little things can do wonders for your self-esteem and mental health.

6. DO SOMETHING NEW. EVERY DAY.

I am flexible and open to change in every aspect of my life.

Routine can be good and bad.

Add a pinch of spice to your life by doing something new every day. Even if it’s as simple as taking a new route on your daily walk or as significant as going skydiving. Trying new things builds your confidence.

I accept my body and honor it with nourishment and exercise.

7. LEAVE YOURSELF. “YOU’RE WONDERFUL”.

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matter my circumstances.

I laugh and have fun with life.

I send only loving thoughts to others.

3. TAKE YOURSELF. TO A MOVIE. Catching a weekday matinee is the best. Take yourself on a date. You get to pick the movie. Eat popcorn or candy and sip a soda until your heart is content.

Grab a stack of Post-Its and go to town. Write affirming notes to yourself and leave them on the coffee pot, the nightstand, or on the remote control. Use the worksheet on the next page to get started.

8. TREAT YOURSELF TO. SOMETHING UNNECESSARY.

No, you don’t really need another pair of shoes, set of golf clubs or a jigsaw puzzle, but a little token of self-appreciation goes a long way.

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9. REACH OUT TO AN. OLD FRIEND. Stop for a moment and think about the great people who pepper your life story. Is there a memorable moment that fills you with joy and makes you laugh out loud?

Grab your address book and write an old friend a note to share the memory.

10. GIVE YOUR. TALENT AWAY. Everyone has a talent.

Maybe yours is baking, knitting, singing or writing.

If it’s been awhile since you shared yours, brush it off and get to work making or doing something special for another person.

Celebrating yourself and those you love is a protective strategy that promotes vitality, self-confidence and resilience and is also a way to cope with the less-than-ideal parts of yourself.

Your mother probably told you it's not polite to brag, but reminding yourself of your goals and accomplishments is a good way to boost your confidence and self-worth.

DAILY CELEBRATIONS These are my top 10 accomplishments in life. Some are big, some are small, but I’m proud of them all: 1. _____________________________________________________ 2. _____________________________________________________ 3. _____________________________________________________ 4. _____________________________________________________ 5. _____________________________________________________ 6. _____________________________________________________ 7. _____________________________________________________ 8. _____________________________________________________ 9. _____________________________________________________ 10. ____________________________________________________ The best thing I did last week was _______________________ ______________________________________________________ .

This week, I want to_____________________________________ ______________________________________________________ . __________________________________ _is a small thing I’d like to accomplish today.

Something I’ve never done but still want to do is _________ ______________________________________________________ .

Today I did ____________________________________________ _________________________ to make another person smile.

Three simple pleasures I can enjoy today are: 1.______________________________________________________ 2.______________________________________________________ 3.______________________________________________________

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Food is Your Friend QUICK AND EASY WAYS TO EAT HEALTHY

By Stephanie Stephens

IF YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR SENSES OF taste and smell have changed, making eating less enjoyable than it once was, or that you simply don’t want to spend a lot of time planning and making meals in your home, you’re not alone. Many older adults experience a decreased appetite for any number of reasons, but it’s as important as ever to continue getting plenty of calories and nutrients.

Nutrition expert and author of The Plant Powered Diet, Sharon Palmer, R.D., shares healthy eating tips for maintaining your energy, ensuring heart and brain health, and boosting longevity—to keep you growing strong.

PUT PROTEIN ON YOUR TEAM To eat for energy and help delay age-related muscle loss, eat 25 to 30 grams of lean protein per meal. For example, try a two-egg omelet and a glass of milk for breakfast, a turkey sandwich or a cup of cottage cheese for lunch, and a skinless chicken breast (about the size of a deck of cards) for dinner. New research shows it’s smart to include a protein source at every meal instead of in one big chunk. If some proteins such as meat and poultry present a chewing challenge, consider softer calcium-rich choices such as

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low-fat or fat-free milk, yogurt and low-fat cheeses—if you tolerate lactose. Eggs; legumes such as peas, beans, lentils, soybeans and peanuts; plus everyone’s old friend peanut butter, are great sources of protein.

BEWARE OF BAD FATS Although beef, ham and bacon, skin-on poultry and cheese are good sources of protein, they’re also loaded with saturated fat, which raises cholesterol.

Choose lean and skinless turkey or chicken that is unprocessed and uncured; they’ll have lower sodium content. Also beware of trans fats that are found in processed foods such grocery-store-bought packaged products, baked items, frozen foods, salad dressings, dips and whipped cream. These bad fats raise bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol, which can lead to heart disease and stroke. The words “partially hydrogenated” on a food label is a red flag that a product has trans fats, so steer clear.

Unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are healthy in moderation. Maybe you’ve heard of omega-3 fatty acids, which, among other benefits, lower blood pressure and triglycerides and may protect against other conditions such as depression and arthritis. You get them from fish, including canned tuna, salmon and sardines, and in walnuts and flaxseed. Not a fish fan? You can take omega-3 supplements—in agreement with your doctor, but real food sources should always comes first.

PILE ON THE PRODUCE Fresh produce is loaded with good-for-you fiber, vitamins and antioxidants, and you should include them—raw or lightly steamed—with every meal

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to regulate your digestive tract, strengthen your immune system and fight infections. If you find it hard to keep fruits and veggies fresh, stock up on canned, frozen or dried produce, but read the labels. Watch out for fruits canned in corn syrup, and choose canned vegetables labeled “low sodium,” “no sodium” or “no salt added.”

GO WITH THE GRAIN No doubt you’ve heard the buzz about and seen the food labels touting “whole grains.” But what are they and why are they so important? All grains including wheat, oats, rice and barley have kernels that are composed of three parts: the germ (seed), the bran (skin) and the endosperm (meat). When the grains are processed or “refined” to make by-products such as flour, the bran and the germ are often removed. Refining grains—a process invented during the industrial revolution—gives them a longer shelf life by preventing spoilage, but it also removes key nutrients. White flour, white rice, hominy and pasta are all made from refined grains. A number of studies suggest measurable health benefits from eating whole grains, including protection against heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Whenever possible, opt for whole grains such as quinoa, brown rice, wheat berries and products made from whole grains, such as whole wheat flour, whole wheat bread and rolled oats.

DRINK UP Dehydration can lead to fatigue, weakness and

dizziness, so it’s important to drink plenty of fluids. Water is always best, but if you find it hard to drink the recommended eight glasses of water, try these tricks:

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Slice up a cucumber, several strawberries, an orange, a lemon, watermelon or mint. Place them in a large pitcher of water in your refrigerator for a refreshing drink anytime.

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Find a water bottle that is both easy to carry and easy to drink from, and keep it with you (and full) wherever you go. Consider a bottle with a built-in straw, which can make drinking easier than large-mouth bottles or cups.

3. Build drinking into your routine. Habitu-

ate yourself to drink one eight-ounce glass of water every time you do an activity. For example, drink a glass after each visit to the restroom, every time you make a phone call or every time you finish a chapter in your book.

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If you’re a smartphone user, download an app that reminds you to guzzle at regular intervals, or simply set a timer on your phone or kitchen clock.

When you’re not drinking water, skip the sugary beverages and drink milk, soy milk, or 100-percent fruit juice. According to new reports, both coffee and tea contain an amino acid that may protect both your brain and your heart; although, your doctor may advise you to limit caffeine if it makes you jittery, restless or unable to sleep. Try herbal, non-caffeinated teas, broth and low-sugar fruit juice to get your daily dose of fluid.

You are what you eat, so eat and live well.

EASY WAYS TO EAT RIGHT: Base a meal on cottage cheese. Serve a scoop with sliced fruit or on a green salad in place of dressing, fill a pita half with it, or eat it as a snack with whole-grain crackers.

Try bean soup or stew for lunch or dinner.

Pick a brand that’s low in sodium (less than 400 mg per serving) and includes whole foods such as beans, tomatoes and vegetables. Heat and serve with whole-grain bread for a delicious meal.

Stock up on plain Greek yogurt, which is higher in protein than traditional yogurt. Add it to your cereal in place of milk or eat it as a snack. Mix it into a can of tuna for a nutritious and low-fat sandwich filling.

Buy bagged baby greens, which are loaded with vitamins and minerals, and add them to salads, sandwiches and wraps.

Low or reduced sodium tomato juice or vegetable juice is an easy way to get more vegetables in your diet.

Include baked fish on your dinner menu twice a week. Flash-frozen, pre-seasoned filets are easy to keep in your freezer. Place the frozen filet on a cookie sheet and bake for 10-20 minutes at 400 degrees.

Enjoy an easy macaroni and cheese with whole-grain pasta and real cheese for a protein boost.

FOR MORE HELP: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Senior Health, nihseniorhealth.gov Eating Well Over 50, helpguide.org

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Make New Memories But Keep The Old THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, CREATE SPECIAL MEMORIES WITH YOUR FAMILY BY SHARING STORIES OF THE WAY THINGS WERE WHEN YOU WERE THEIR AGE.

By Lydia Manning

WHAT A JOY IT IS TO SEE THE WORLD through your children’s and grandchildren’s eyes.

This is especially true during the holidays. Young kids bubble in anticipation of the gifts, goodies and parties; your adult children delight in seeing what is, in their frame of reference, the whole family spending quality time together and carrying on proud traditions. But for older adults, this time of year can be bittersweet. We take stock of all we have, of course, but we’re also reminded of what—and who—is missing during these special times. We can’t help but notice—with a mix of joy and sadness—how the holidays, rituals and traditions have changed over time. It’s important not to look at those changes as better or worse but rather to continue embracing and celebrating the holidays with love and good cheer.

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feel guilty for changing or introducing new traditions. How we spend our family time isn’t what matters. Enjoy the time together.

CREATE CONNECTIONS If you worry that your children and grandchildren are losing touch with the true meaning of the holidays, remind them by fostering strong connections. Don’t wait for them to call or visit you; invite them over to make gingerbread houses, bake cookies or to help you decorate your home.

KEEP THE MEMORIES ALIVE Reminiscing about holiday traditions and how times have changed is important. Some of our most important memories are from childhood. Recollecting those experiences and sharing them with younger generations encourages everyone to keep things in perspective.

Use these strategies not only during the holiday season but throughout the year to keep your family ties strong. Show them that its possible to honor the past while also embracing change.

RESIDENTS’ CORNER What is your fondest memory of the holidays?

“My daughter had a baby girl on Christmas Eve.” -ANNE S., THREE OAKS

“MY MOTHER WAS AN EXCELLENT COOK, AND SHE’D PREPARE A HUGE IRISH FEAST. SHE MADE THE BIGGEST CORNED BEEF, AND BY THE END OF THE NIGHT, IT WOULD ALL BE GONE.” -MARGARET M., MAPLE HEIGHTS

“I worked at J.L. Hudson department store in Michigan, and nothing compared to that place at Christmas time. Hudson’s sponsored the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade, where Santa would make his first appearance, and then he spent the rest of the season at the store. Going to Hudson’s was a special occasion; shoppers would come dressed in their Sunday best.”

-KEN P., PINE RIDGE OF HAYES

“When I was 5 or 6, my brother and I snuck into the closet a few days before Christmas and opened all of our gifts and then wrapped them back up. It was the worst thing ever because we weren’t surprised on Christmas morning.”

-JOYCE S., VILLAS AT SHELBY

“MY DADDY WOULD HITCH TWO HORSES TO THE SLEIGH AND TAKE ABOUT TEN OF MY FRIENDS FOR SLEIGH RIDES.”

–MARY S., VILLAS AT SHELBY

“MY WHOLE FAMILY GATHERED AROUND THE PIANO. MY COUSIN PLAYED AND WE ALL SANG HOLIDAY SONGS.” -LEORA W., LAKEVIEW

“ONE YEAR I GOT A TOY TRAIN ENGINE THAT WAS TWO-FEET LONG. I COULD SIT ON IT AND STEER

BY TURNING THE SMOKE STACK. I USED TO RIDE IT ALL AROUND THE HOUSE. -JOHN K., THREE OAKS

“Every year I got a new Madame Alexander doll,” -ANN W., THREE OAKS

-MARY L., THREE OAKS

“I loved our Polish Christmas Eve tradition of eating a seven-course meatless meal. We had three kinds of pierogi, pea soup, sauerkraut soup, compote made of prunes and apricots, fried fish, coffee cake, polish cookies, bread, butter and horseradish. The meal began when we saw the first star in the sky. We would each break off a piece of bread and share a blessing with the person next to us, and we’d go around the table. Then we went to midnight mass.”

What was the best gift you got for Christmas?

“We went to church at midnight then came home and had supper and a party. We were up all night.

We’d walk down the middle of the street—there weren’t many cars back then—and go door-to-door singing Christmas carols. Our neighbors loved it.”

“I had asked for a pair of ice skates.

When I got up on Christmas morning, I searched under the tree but didn’t find them. It was heartbreaking. Then my parents told me to look at the fireplace.

There they were, hung on either side!

I made good use of them.”

-DORIS A., MAPLE HEIGHTS

-IRENE C., MAPLE HEIGHTS

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WAR and PEACE HAROLD MUELLER IS A TRUE AMERICAN HERO

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Franklin Roosevelt had promised the mothers of America that no troops would be on the high seas over the holidays in 1943. But two days before Christmas that year, Harold Mueller and 13,000 other young soldiers and crew members stepped aboard the RMS Queen Mary, bound for Europe and a war that would define their generation.

A fresh-faced 20-year-old from St. Louis, Mueller had been drafted into the U.S. Army the previous March.

After nine months of artillery training—first with the 549th Gun Battalion and then the 110th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion—and two months awaiting combat in England, Mueller’s unit learned they’d take part in the Normandy invasion.

Between 3 a.m. and 5 p.m. on June 6th, they waited aboard the Navy’s tank landing ship (LST) #291 while the Army Rangers and the 29th Infantry Division went ashore. For hours, LST #291 took on and treated the many soldiers bloodied during the initial assaults on Omaha Beach.

At 5 p.m., it was Mueller’s turn to go ashore on what was dubbed “Hitler’s Crawlin’ Coffin,” an 18-ton artillery tractor that carried the 90-mm anti-aircraft gun and its crew. “I was unprepared for the gruesome sight,” he recalls. “No movie could capture the sights and sounds of that day… that would remain with me forever.” But Mueller’s company made it through and continued fighting, providing support to the 29th Infantry Division with anti-aircraft action at night and field action during the day. The 110th would become the first 90mm gun battalion to shoot down a German plane on French soil.

After Normandy, Mueller’s company was positioned at Vierville-sur-Mer, France. It was there, among the hedgerows, where Mueller’s company suffered its first casualty of the war as they took on small arms fire from the Germans. The 110th 90mm gun battalion fired anti-personnel and anti-tank shells throughout the war including the Battle of the Bulge, the bloodiest battle fought

by Americans during World War II. “I drove a CAT,” said Mueller. “That is, a 10-ton bulldozer-type tractor with a cab in the front for the driver. The gun crew sat facing each other in the rear. It had storage for 300 gallons of gasoline and on each side it carried 26 shells—a total of 52.

It also towed the 90mm gun that weighed 10 tons.

It was like a bomb ready to explode. My guardian angel must have been keeping close tabs on me,” he recalled. “Looking back to some of the near fatal events, I sometimes shudder.”

One of those events occurred on December 19th, when his unit was stationed at Malmedy, Belgium, on anti-tank duty. After three days without sleep,

“I EXTEND THE HEARTFELT THANKS OF A GRATEFUL NATION,” WROTE PRESIDENT HARRY TRUMAN IN A LETTER TO MUELLER AFTER THE WAR (LEFT). HAROLD MUELLER WAS MARRIED TO HIS WIFE ALBERTA JEANETTE (ABOVE) FOR 65 YEARS.

Mueller and the other tank drivers set up the 90mm gun next to a solidly built commercial building and went inside around midnight to finally get some shuteye. During the night, an 88mm German shell struck the building. It buried the truck outside under a ton of bricks and ripped the soles of the sleeping soldiers shoes off. A hot tile from the flue that weighed about 100 pounds fell between Mueller and the sergeant, missing them both by inches.

Mueller recalled other close calls, including several attempted infiltrations by German troops who had stolen dog tags off dead American soldiers.

Unlike so many of his contemporaries, Mueller was fortunate enough to return home after his service and live a full life in the country he loves so dearly. Mueller’s 110th AAA Battalion received the Normandy Invasion Arrow, five Battle Stars, and the French Croix de Guerre.

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heroes & heroines

Our nation's sons and daughters fought for freedom during World War II, whether on the frontlines or at home.

WE CONJURE IMAGES OF NORMANDY OR PEARL HARBOR WHEN WE THINK about WWII. But as these men and women remind us, the war effort extended far beyond the frontlines and storied battles. It permeated life in the 1940s and affected every American citizen—young and old, male and female—who lived through that defining time.

Shirley Webster

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Tell us about your childhood.

I lived in the Boston area until I was 12. My father was a radioman in the Coast Guard when we got transferred to Maine. We moved into a huge 14-room house right across the street from the ocean. Moving from such a large city to a small town was a shock. I went from attending a large, modern junior high school to a three-room schoolhouse. When the elementary teacher was sick, I was sent in to teach the first, second and third grade, all three of which were together in one room. I loved teaching, and I was good at it, probably because I was the oldest of five children.

What are your memories of the military?

My husband, Rodney, and I got married in 1946,

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when we were still teenagers. Because we didn’t have children, Rodney was drafted into the military. I followed him, and we landed ourselves in the Panama Canal for a year. It was more like a vacation than war. Thank you, Uncle Sam. I worked while he was in the military, and we saved the money and purchased some land.

How did you return to civilian life?

We moved to New Hampshire and I told my husband I wanted a baby and I wanted one NOW. After I became pregnant, I stayed home to take care of the family. We decided to purchase a few chicks—2,000 to be exact. Rodney built two-story chicken coops. After my daughter was born, I’d put her in the stroller, and we’d go gather eggs together. She’d just sit there looking

wide-eyed from one side of the coop to the other.

Rodney and I eventually had four children together—three girls and a boy. Within 10 years we had the largest poultry farm in all of New Hampshire.

We sold the farm and returned to the land we had purchased during the war. Later on we built and sold 65 homes on the land. We got to name the streets. My favorite was Webster Ave.

What wisdom would you share with others?

Make yourself useful as well as ornamental. My mother used to say this to me.

What do you enjoy doing now?

I enjoy being with my friends here at Mountain Park and I love the wonderful things we do every day. There is never a dull moment.

Albert Yoxall

RIGDEN FARM SENIOR LIVING FORT COLLINS, COLO.

Tell us about your childhood.

My parents, George and Maude, raised me on a farm in Kansas. I was a rambunctious youngster; at the age of 4 I lost half of my left index finger in a farming accident. I attended high school, and though I played football, I wasn’t too good at it. I attended Kansas State University in Manhattan, where I studied education, hoping to become a high school teacher.

How did you serve the country during wartime?

I was drafted in 1941, while I was still in college.

I served as a first lieutenant in the Navy from 1941 until 1947, during which time I flew Avenger fighter jets against the Japanese. My crew

consisted of a gunner with a 50-caliber rifle and a radio operator with a 30-caliber rifle.

How did you transition back to civilian life?

I married my high school sweetheart, Lucille Frazier, in 1943 while I was in the service. After the war, Lucille and I returned to my family’s farm, and we had

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{ GREATEST GENERATION } three children together. Lucille passed away in 1963.

I got married a second time to Jess Ann Laidlaw, who had three children from a previous marriage.

Together we raised our six biological children and adopted several more who needed a good home.

What do you enjoy doing now?

I enjoy reading, going to breakfast and visiting

with my family and friends. I am also active in my faith and enjoy reading the Bible.

What lessons did you learn during your time in the Navy?

I would say that it was better to be a pilot than a man on the ground carrying a gun.

Germaine “Gerry” Jennings

PARKROSE ESTATES RETIREMENT COMMUNITY | LIVERPOOL, N.Y.

Tell us about your childhood.

I was born on August 31, 1923, and grew up on a farm in upstate New York.

How did you serve the country during wartime?

I joined the U.S. Marine Corps Women’s Reserve and attended boot camp at Quantico, Va. We were given the option of which job we’d like to have while serving on the base, and I chose transportation. I got to drive other marines around the large base, and I helped direct soldiers to their deployment posts.

How did you transition back to civilian life?

How long did you serve and what did you learn from your time in the military?

I enjoy doing puzzles and reading.

I was with the Marines for two years, and it had a great impact on me. It made me more self-sufficient.

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I met my husband, Thomas, in December 1945, and we got married while we were both still in service. After the war we moved to Worcester, Mass., where we raised our family.

What do you enjoy doing now?

What advice do you have for others?

You have to find an interest and enjoy doing it. If you don’t enjoy it, you won’t be good at it.

SAGE WISDOM A few of Spectrum’s most senior residents share a century of good advice.

ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO, THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE BEGAN DELIVERING parcels; Grand Central Station opened in New York City; Woodrow Wilson became president; the U.S. introduced an income tax; and these two Spectrum residents celebrated their first birthdays. Since 1913, they’ve seen and experienced countless world events. Here, they share what they’ve learned.

What are the most important things in life?

What about exercise and diet in your life?

Of course, my children and grandchildren. I have three boys and one girl. I have a lot of grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. They are the world to me.

I’ve played a lot of sports and kept active my whole life, and I’m a good eater.

What do you enjoy doing now?

What should one’s priorities be?

Take care of your family and yourself first. Everything else can wait. Always remember, when things are going really bad, your family is always there for you.

What was the greatest adventure of your life?

My trip to France. The food was ok, but the scenery and sites we saw were wonderful.

Can you share some favorite memories of your childhood?

I loved spending time with my eight sisters. We were always going off and getting into something or other. They were my best friends.

What did you do for a living?

I was a surgical nurse and loved every minute of it. I won’t get into the bloody details but every day was something new. When I was in high

Corrine Hughes Gardens at Westlake

Westlake, Ohio Birthday: March 7, 1912

school I worked as a store clerk.

What did your parents do?

My dad was a mechanic and my mom was a housewife with 10 children. She was a true mom.

She worked very hard at home for all of us.

What role does attitude play in your health and longevity?

I never give up. I like being independent. I keep moving as best I can.

I love bowling and bocce ball. I bowled until I was almost 100.

Now I play the Wii bowling game here at the Gardens, but I wish I could still bowl for real.

I also like keeping up with the news and spending time with my family. Music is also good.

What keeps you going strong today?

My family keeps me going; my three boys are always there for me.

If you could do anything today, what would it be?

It’s getting harder for me to walk, and I need help. I would love to be able to walk on my own. I’m 101, so I guess that happens.

If you could do one thing in your life what would it be?

I have no regrets; I’ve done quite a bit, and I’m content.

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What are the most important things in life?

What about exercise and diet in your life?

Good health, good marriage and respect for your spouse. I was married to my wife for 62 years, 2 months and 20 days.

I’ve always exercised. In fact, I just left the exercise room. I don’t overeat; that’s not a good thing to do. Eat sensibly. For me, breakfast is the most important meal. I could skip the others and be just fine; although, I don’t.

When did you marry?

Where? Whom?

Yes, her name was Muriel Joyce.

We got married in 1941. I bought us a home in Kansas City, Kan., that had two bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom, kitchen, basement and attached garage all for only $4,100 dollars. Can you believe that?

What matters most?

Everything you get involved in should be important. Otherwise, it’s a waste of time.

What should one’s priorities be?

Live sensibly. Don’t over do it; don’t overextend yourself; don’t overspend. Make sure your life is orderly.

What was the greatest adventure in your life?

My first airplane ride. It was a single engine. When I think back to those days, I can’t help but smile.

Can you share some favorite memories from your childhood?

Childhood should be for education, for learning. That’s how it was for me. I liked it that way.

I love learning new things that

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William “Bill” Hansen Shawnee Hills

Shawnee, Kan. Birthday: Oct. 22, 1912

helped me to grow. So my favorite memories were not from my childhood, but from times later on in life. In fact, I have a lot of amazing memories from the time after I retired, and especially recent years.

What did you do for a living?

I worked in an oil refinery. Sure, I had plenty of jobs over time, but that’s the one I loved the most. I retired at 65.

What do you enjoy doing?

I love to share stories. And sing.

Have you heard me sing? It makes me and everyone around me feel good. That’s what I like doing everyday—making people feel good. Oh, that and singing to pretty girls—that’s always fun!

What keeps you strong today?

Good friends, staying positive, and smiling. When you smile, everyone else does, too. It’s contagious.

If you could do one thing in life again, what would it be?

Go to school again. Education is so important. So many kids don’t understand that.

What did your parents do?

Any regrets?

They were farmers. Dad worked on the farm and did carpentry.

Mom spent some time as a schoolteacher.

No. Regrets are a waste of time.

Forget ‘em. Focus on all the good things, like the people who love you.

What role does attitude play in your health and longevity?

If you could do anything today, what would it be?

It’s like I said earlier: Develop good habits and don’t over-tax yourself. Stay within your bounds.

Travel. I’d love to travel again.

ADVISOR

Get Smart...

OR DON’T

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DO SMARTPHONES CONNECT PEOPLE OR ALIENATE THEM? THAT DEPENDS ON WHO’S USING THEM.

By Dawn Carr

1992.

IN LESS THAN A DECADE, smartphones have made it possible for people to send and receive emails, surf the Internet, take and share pictures and videos, listen to music, check the weather and even pay for purchases with the touch of a button on a pocket-size device anywhere they get a cellular signal.

There’s no question that cellular phones have reshaped how people interact with each other, but the jury—especially among older adults—is still out on whether mobile technology is helpful or harmful. According to a 2013 Pew Research poll, only 18 percent of American seniors (65+) own a smartphone, but that’s up from 13 percent in 2012 and 11 percent in 2011, so the trend is growing. We spoke to residents at the Villas of Shelby and Mountain Park communities. Some appreciate that cell phones in general and smartphones in particular make frequent communication with loved ones easier. But other residents point out that quality, not quantity, is important, and they think smartphones are creating a chasm between the young and old.

“They are good for looking at maps, taking pictures, getting severe weather alerts, and I can always get a hold of my kids,” says Flo Hayes. “But people use them too much. Everyone is on their phone or looking at it no matter where they are. People don’t write letters or talk anymore, they text. I saved all the letters my husband ever wrote to me; now that he has passed away, it is such a blessing to read those love letters. With a smartphone you can’t do that.”

Mary Stolarski has concerns about the cost of mobile technology on our face-to-face interactions and how we relate to the world around us. “No one pays attention any more—everyone is on their phone.”

Joyce Stephens thinks it’s more than a nuisance; it’s a safety issue because people don’t set down their phones even when they are driving. “I am terrified of everyone on the highway with one.”

A common complaint and barrier to smartphone entry among seniors is the perceived learning curve. “I am just getting used to the computer,” says Mary Shafer.

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Doing Good Feels Good YOUR TIME AND SERVICE IS AS VALUABLE AS EVER.

By Dawn Carr

VOLUNTEERING IS NOT ONLY AN important part of our social fabric, it is also a source of personal growth, especially later in life. Research shows that people who volunteer live longer and are healthier and happier than their non-volunteering counterparts. Volunteering initiatives across a range of important causes bring Spectrum residents together and provide opportunities for interaction across generations. Here are eight Spectrum communities doing good for themselves and others.

RIGDEN FARM SENIOR LIVING, FORT COLLINS, COLO. Many of the residents at Rigden Farm have volunteered for most of their lives, and they aren’t stopping now. One group has started collecting toiletries and other essentials for veteran patients at the VA hospitals. Retired Colonel Louis Bonin and former army nurse Skip Johnson are leading the charge: “It’s just so nice to continue giving back at any age, and we need to support our veterans,” says Johnson. Rigden residents have filled and donated 50 coffee mugs full of toiletries and other goods. Regina Trapp, the project’s organizer, hopes to fill and donate many more before the start of the holiday season.

PALOS VERDES SENIOR LIVING, PEORIA, ARIZ. Sometimes one resident can inspire an entire community. That’s what happened when Lucille, a resident at Palos Verdes, decided to help the homeless community in Peoria. Together with the Palos Verdes HUGS committee, Lucille encouraged residents, staff and their families to save their plastic shopping bags. Several times a week, a group of Palos Verdes volunteers cut the bags into strips and roll the strips into yarn or “plarn” that another resident crochets into sleeping mats. Over the summer, residents and even several local teens joined together to work on the craft while socializing and sharing stories. Now that they’re back in school, the teens have recruited peers from local youth organizations including National Jr. Honor Societies and Girl Scouts to help with the project.

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PINE RIDGE OF GARFIELD, CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MICH. Resident Mary Albrecht is a committed volunteer within the Pine Ridge of Garfield community, which she has called home for six years. She serves on the HUGS committee, sending cards and greetings to new residents, and Mary needlepoints a small frame with a poem or welcome message for each new resident. She also volunteers in the community store, where residents can buy ice cream, candy, snacks, soap, tissues, batteries and other essentials.

RIGDEN FARM SENIOR LIVING, FORT COLLINS, AND LINCOLN MEADOWS SENIOR LIVING, PARKER, COLO.

THREE OAKS ASSISTED LIVING, CARY, ILL. Residents at Three Oaks teamed up with Girl Scout Troop 1347 to make a rainbow of fleece blankets that were donated to the pediatric floor of a local hospital. Led by Girl Scout Rachel Stanley, the project brought two generations together for a common cause. When the project was complete, the Girl Scouts returned to Three Oaks with lap robes they had made to keep residents warm during the upcoming winter months. Starting this November, Three Oaks residents have been preparing dessert every Monday night for the homeless men, women and children who eat and sleep at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church throughout the winter. The church is part of a network that provides the homeless with meals and shelter.

They call themselves the Mad Hatters. This women’s groups meet every Friday to knit wool hats for therapy and charity.

According to Cille Jacobson, one of the newest knitters, Rigden has donated 4,000 hats to schools and charities across the country and even overseas since 2010. The Lincoln Meadows Mad Hatters formed in early 2013, but already have 15 committed volunteers. In addition to knitting hats, they spent the summer collecting backpacks and school supplies for kids in the Douglas County School District and the Tennyson Center for Children in Denver.

VILLAS OF SHELBY, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICH. In May, Villas of Shelby residents collected an impressive $1,260 during the Walk, Roll and Run-A-Thon. An event dreamed up by John Makowski, a medical student who moonlights as a server at the community, and Director of Fun, Tonya Wilson.

Residents, staff and family members ranging from 10 to 99 years of age, collected pledges and then did laps—some walked, some pushed walkers, some rolled wheelchairs and some drove scooters—around the Villas building. All of the money raised was donated to The Rainbow Connection, a local nonprofit that grants wishes to terminally ill children.

HOMESTEAD AT HICKORY VIEW, WASHINGTON, MO. PARKROSE ESTATES RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, LIVERPOOL, N.Y. Once a month, residents from Parkrose go to the local Meals on Wheels headquarters where they decorate cupcakes that are distributed with the meals.

The Homestead Stitchers is a group of committed quilters who make blankets and stuffed animals for nearby Grace’s Place, a resource for children in crisis.

Each child who arrives at Grace’s Place receives a quilt or animal to comfort him or her during overnight stays. The Homestead Stitchers meet weekly or more in the room of one of the residents. When the quilts are completed, they’re displayed for the other residents to see before they are handed over to Grace’s Place.

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INSIDE SPEC TRUM

BERNIDA EGGING

TERESA SMITH

On the MOVE

ONE NEW AND ONE VETERAN SPECTRUM TEAM MEMBER EXEMPLIFY THE COMPANY’S CORE VALUES OF EXCELLENCE AND PERSONAL GROWTH

By Dawn Carr

A NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF CONSTRUCTION BUILDS ON SPECTRUM’S PROUD TRADITION Spectrum Retirement Communities is unique not only for the level of care, service and commitment it provides to its employees and residents, but also because it is one of the only companies that builds, owns and operates its properties, a strategic business move that allows Spectrum to ensure quality at every stage of development. This past September, Spectrum further established itself an industry leader by tapping a female vice president of construction, Bernida Egging, 24

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to lead its current and future ventures. Although female VPs are hardly rare at Spectrum—9 of the company’s 15 VPs are women—it is exceptional in the commercial development business, which is heavily dominated by men. In her new role, Egging is accountable for the management of design and building projects across the Spectrum portfolio.

An engineer by training, Egging brings more than a decade of experience in construction management. She’s also heavily involved with the Commercial Real Estate Women Network (CREW), an organization dedicated to advancing the

achievements of women in the commercial real estate industry, and was recently nominated for the group’s 14th Annual Women of Influence Awards.

“Spectrum is remarkable in that so many senior leaders are women,” Egging says. “And it’s such a pleasure to be working alongside so many women who think outside the box on a daily basis.”

Working together is not only beneficial in providing a model for women to be successful at Spectrum and elsewhere, she says, but also because it encourages greater collaboration and innovation overall.

NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY WELCOMES A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Working at Spectrum is more than a job.

Whether team members start as servers in the dining rooms or as VPs, they are encouraged to advance. Spectrum is committed to growing and fostering the careers of its employees.

One example is Teresa Smith, who joined Spectrum as a caregiver in 2008. Inspired by the residents, she decided to make caregiving her life’s work and set a goal to one day run a retirement community. To that end, she earned her CNA license and, after several promotions—including as activities director, marketing director and business manager—she was offered the position of executive director at a Spectrum community in Oregon.

After 25 years in Oregon, where she established herself as a strong leader and savvy manager, Smith will bring her wealth of experience and expertise to Spectrum’s new state-of-the-art Palmilla Senior Living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In her role as executive director at Palmilla, she will continue to foster a strong caregiving community through strategic hires, mentoring and her hands-on style. As she often says to her staff: “I would never ask you to do something I would be unable to do myself.”

Her goal is to make sure all that all staff members feel empowered and supported which, she says, is essential in creating a strong spirit of community that extends throughout the staff and residents.

“I feel very privileged to be leading this community of vibrant independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents and their families,” Smith says.

And her enthusiasm and support of her employees shows.

As one of her new employees Alysia Gallegos says, “Teresa is a great role model and consistently strives to deliver what we commit to those we serve. I have nothing but the utmost respect for her.”

We make it possible for seniors to maintain their independence. That means: Any funding. We explore and provide any possible funding source, from government (Medicare, Medicaid & VA) to insurance to reduced-fee programs and self-pay.

Any amount of care. We have no minimum or maximum hours. We offer visits, hourly care, and discounted 12- and 24-hour shifts.

Any skill level. We provide nursing, therapies, social worker and caregiver services.

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Looking AHEAD THE GARDENS AT OCOTILLO IN CHANDLER, ARIZONA PART OF THE GREATER PHOENIX AREA AND bordered by the cities of Tempe, Mesa, and Gilbert, Chandler, Ariz., is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the country and boasts a wealth of nearby amenities. Its strong community spirit stems more from its intimate size; which is why residents of Chandler enjoy the best of big-city living coupled with a small-town feel.

Named as the 2010 All-American City by the National Civic League, Chandler is home to vibrant cultural offerings and abundant natural beauty.

Chandler is also the site of Spectrum’s newest community, the Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living.

Once completed, the community will be Spectrum’s third Arizona property.

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center, theater, library, beauty salon, swimming pool, transportation and much more, all tailored to accommodate the residents’ personalities, values and personal preferences.

Residents will enjoy a wealth of shopping and cultural offerings just minutes from the community, including Chandler Fashion Center, local boutiques, restaurants and more. The area is rich with natural beauty, as towering cacti, palm trees and bougainvillea accentuate the starkly beautiful desert climate.

The Gardens at Ocotillo is very close to several of the area’s top-rated golf courses. One in particular, the Ocotillo Golf Course, is known for its cascading waterfalls and lush landscaping and has hosted the PGA Tour, U.S. Senior Open and U.S. Amateur. It’s also the site of the Tumbleweed Tree, a spectacular holiday fixture for more than 50 years that features nearly 2,000 stacked tumbleweeds, 1,200 lights, 65 pounds of glitter and 25 pounds of paint.

The Gardens at Ocotillo is less than a half-hour drive from both Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway airport, providing convenient access to regional and domestic destinations.

Visit www.spectrumretirement.com for more information on the Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living.

2nd Annual

SPECTRUM CHOPPED COMPETITION

The Chopped Competition is an annual cooking challenge that allows our Directors of Dining Services to tap into their creative side. This team-building exercise prepares them for industry changes and allows them to experiment with seasonal flavors and new products entering the market.

As you view the photos of the final product you can see that our residents are the ones who truly benefit!

We look forward to continuing this popular tradition every year to honor all the great work they do year-round in serving our residents.

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