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IT’S THE MISSION OF SPECTRUM Retirement Communities to empower seniors to continue along on their paths to personal growth, health and wellness. To this end, we offer our residents top-notch opportunities to expand their knowledge and understanding of our changing world.

In this issue, you’ll read about It’s Never 2 Late, technologies our residents are using for learning, entertainment and to connect with family members (Redefining Home, page 6). We encourage residents to explore a variety of activities and hobbies (Digital Photography Basics, page 5). In keeping with these principles, we recently welcomed a new vice president of entertainment and programming (page 32). Clayton Lyndsey, formerly a Disney Cruise director, is adept at engaging the senior community.

Of course, while personal development is high on our priority list, we never stop there. Health and wellness are of great importance in our communities. We believe it all starts with what we put into our bodies. Therefore, our At Your Service® Dining program delivers the freshest, best quality meals to all of our residents — on their schedule, not just during normal dining hours (At Your Service® Dining, page 34).

Unfortunately, seniors face a myriad of health issues — it’s the nature of the beast as we age.

But our team strives to pull back the curtain and examine the issues that affect us so we may arm you with the information you need to maintain — even improve — your health. Here, we take a hard look at Sundowner’s syndrome (page 13), which

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affects many living with dementia, but often goes undiagnosed. By shining a light on the symptoms and how to combat them, we hope to alleviate the frustration that not only affects the senior, but also family, friends and caregivers.

The most rewarding part of serving our company mission is, of course, reaping the benefits when we interact with the seniors in our communities who are living their lives to the fullest potential. And just as in every issue, we’re proud to share their stories with you (Lifestyle section, starting on page 15).

Enjoy the issue, John Sevo and Jeff Kraus Managing Directors Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC We’d love to hear from you!

Do you have an interesting story to share? An idea for a future issue of the magazine? What would you like to learn more about? Help us celebrate the people and personalities that make Spectrum such a wonderful company. Send your ideas to editor@spectrumretirement.com.

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DIGITAL PHOTO BASICS

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REDEFINING HOME

Tips for capturing pictureperfect memories.

LIFESTYLE GREATEST GENERATION

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After resisting a move, Lee discovered her best place.

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EVOLUTION OF SPORTS

HONORING QUIET HEROES

Be it a lifetime of service or a lifetime of remembering, these brave soldiers deserve the recognition they did — and didn’t — receive.

CENTENARIANS Reflections on a century of life, a lifetime of memories.

DISTINGUISHED RESIDENTS

DEVOTED DOERS

From a passion project to a lifelong passion, these Spectrum residents make an impact.

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EMBRACE CHANGE

How to approach life transitions with optimism and hope.

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SHEDDING LIGHT ON SUNDOWNER’S SYNDROME For those with Alzheimer’s disease, dusk can be a distressing time. It’s called sundowning, and here’s what you need to know.

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CLAYTON LYNDSEY: A MAN WITH A MISSION

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A new addition to the Spectrum team has his feet set firmly on solid ground (after 22 years on the water).

Why Spectrum emphasizes quality and selection.

LOOKING AHEAD Spectrum is expanding again in Texas.

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Digital Photo Basics TIPS FOR CAPTURING PICTURE-PERFECT MEMORIES.

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USING A D I G I T A L CA ME R A or smartphone doesn’t have to be intimidating or stop you from capturing life’s special moments. Just a few tips can have you capturing excellent photos in no time!

FOCUS ON THE DETAILS Your camera will likely have a setting specifically for capturing objects at close range. The flowers in your community’s garden are excellent subjects to practice on. In fact, the icon used for that setting is often represented as a small flower.

STUDY UP Start with your camera or smartphone’s user manual to get familiar with the settings and capabilities. Guidebooks, tutorials on YouTube and classes can be helpful as well (some are offered for free at the public library).

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MOVE AWAY FROM CENTER Photos where the subject is slightly to the left or the right of center tend to be more visually appealing than when the subject is directly centered. Use the viewing screen on your camera instead of looking through the lens, or imagine a grid on your phone screen to help you.

CAPTURE FLATTERING PORTRAITS You want the person to be the focal point of the photo, not a distracting background. Encourage subjects to relax and act natural — too much posing can sometimes look stiff and forced.

PRACTICE! Try taking photos of the same subject in various settings, then compare them and see what results you get. Most importantly, be sure to have fun!

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AFTER RESISTING A MOVE, LEE DISCOVERED HER BEST PLACE.

ADELINE, OR LEE, ANTHONY is a resident of Lone Mountain Memory Care in Scottsdale, Arizona, Spectrum Retirement’s first community dedicated solely to Memory Care. Local residents may know her name, for many years she was a member of the volunteer group the Sun City Posse. In addition, her dedication to the Peoria School District won her the Volunteer of the Year

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award on her retirement. Friends and relatives alike affectionately call her “Grandma Lee.” After suffering a heart attack at age 92, the trauma affected her mental health — dementia set in and her health started failing. Lee spent her days sitting alone in the room of her former Assisted Living community, coloring or watching television.

Whenever Lee would go out, she

needed a wheelchair and was often confused and sad. She called her daughter, Darcy Forst, several times a day.

Darcy knew her mom deserved better. She toured a total of eight Senior Living communities before finding Lone Mountain, which features a new paradigm in Memory Care focusing on individualized care using a Montessori method and emerging technologies such as It’s Never 2 Late. This cutting edge program allows residents to video conference, receive and send video and images, travel back in time to view old neighborhoods

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Because of the loving staff that makes her feel important, she has purpose again.

via mapping technology, sing Karaoke-style to the music they love and play multisensory stimulation games and trivia.

One month after her move, Lee is a different woman.

Instead of sitting in her room, she sits in Lone Mountain’s outdoor courtyard or participates in activities with her new friends. When she colors, she is joined by residents and staff. Darcy rarely gets a desperate phone call now and, on a recent visit, she noticed the TV in her mom’s room unplugged and the wheelchair unused.

Darcy didn’t need proof of

her mother’s improvement, but she received it, nonetheless.

On her first cognition exam at Lone Mountain, Lee’s caregivers reported a six-point increase — a huge jump and the only increase she’s seen in the past year.

“Lee’s gotten her vitality back,” said Darcy. “Because of the loving staff that makes her feel important, she has purpose again.”

Darcy’s health took a positive

turn, too. Caring for her mother had taken its toll, and she started medication to lower her blood pressure. Today, she’s off the medication and back to normal. She and her husband took their first vacation in a year — and sent pictures to Lee through the It’s Never 2 Late system. Lee recently shared with her daughter that she often goes to bed laughing — another first in more than a year.

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EVOLUTION OF SPORTS FROM THE FIRST PLAY TO THE FORMATION OF SPORTING CLUBS, GAMES HAVE COME A LONG WAY.

By Emily O’Brien

Competition is what makes us human. We love attending sporting events because of the memories they encapsulate.

Like a time machine, hearing the crack of the bat can transport you back to your first baseball game as a child, or maybe it’s hearing the crunch of the football players pads as they smash into each other.

Or perhaps it’s biting into that hot dog or digging your hand in the box of caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts. Whatever the trigger, we get it. Sports are incredible in so many ways.

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WE CHEER. WE RANT. WE UNITE. WE BATTLE.

FOOTBALL The first football game was played at Rutgers University in 1869. The ball was rounder when the game first started taking shape; it was more like a soccer ball, difficult to carry and hard to throw. A few years later, a rugbytype ball made its way to the game, which held more of a watermelon shape that made it easier to throw. Minor tweaks have been made since, including materials used to fill and create the outer shell, as well as size adjustments.

The industrial revolution helped the game of football reach its full potential. It was around this time that the average worker

ended up having a little extra pocket money at the end of the day, and because labor laws had recently changed for the better, workers now found themselves with a Saturday afternoon off.

The boom of steel manufacturing catapulted the railroad system. Soon mass amounts of people began traveling. This meant that not only could players move from one town to the next for games but people could also follow them. The larger crowds grew, the better the profit; companies saw it as big business.

The concentration of people and

the excess of personal funds and leisure time is what drove the development of sports like football, and it’s been flourishing ever since.

TRACING THE HISTORY OF SPORTS 1863 Football Association in England is established

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776 BC – 393 First Olympic Games

1860 Baseball’s popularity increases with the formulation of clubs

1869 Rutgers and Princeton face off in the first billed college football game

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BASEBALL The origins of baseball are a controversial subject.

The prevailing myth is that the game originated in the summer of 1839 conceived by a man named Abner Doublebay. He also went on to become a prominent American Civil War general. Rumor has it he jotted down the fundamental rules of the game while watching a group of students play in Cooperstown, New York. Another theory is that it was started by the Irish and English who played cricket, rounders and town ball.

Regardless of its beginnings, we know it’s been around for more than 150 years. Pitchers used to play for the offensive teams so that the batter could tell them exactly how to throw it so they could hit it.

That’s no longer the case. Pitchers also used to throw over and over again until a batter finally swung, sometimes 90 throws in a row. (Can you imagine how long it must have taken for games to finish?)

Today’s baseballs are manufactured from wool yarn wrapped in cowhide and tightly regulated.

1875 First Kentucky Derby held

1891 James Naismith invents basketball in Springfield, Massachusetts

1876 Baseball’s National League forms

1877: First Wimbledon match held

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1895 William G. Morgan invents volleyball, a combination of multiple sports

Up until the ’20s, pitchers were allowed to modify balls with spit and tar for greater advantage!

Throughout the years, rules have changed regarding where the game is played and what tactics are employed, and the equipment has gotten far better.

The National Association of Base Ball Players (NABBP) formed in 1857. In 1867, when NABBP stopped being effective, the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs formed (later known as the National League).

TECHNOLOGY Today, science and technology are making athletes perform better than ever. Stronger, lighter, more durable equipment has been introduced and is evolving at rapid speed. From in-helmet headsets, composite tennis rackets, lighter shoes, sleeker swimsuit material, breakaway basketball rims and more, technology is an all-star player. Off the field, telephoto lenses and instant video replay have made an impact as well.

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1896 First Modern Olympic Games occur in Athens, Greece

1903 First Tour de France is held and major league modern World Series

1920 First ever game of the National Football League (NFL)

1967 First time the Super Bowl occurs

1934 First U.S. Golf Masters is held

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Team members get traded and uniforms change, but one thing is certain: Americans love their teams and aren’t afraid to show it! Playing a sport makes us stronger and more confident.

It’s a healthy release that can help manage stress. It teachs us the value of perseverance and hard work. Watching a game is a great way to pass the time and escape from worries for a few hours. Chanting with likeminded fans, despite ethnicity, religious background and gender barriers, builds a sense of community and unity.

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Spectrum Retirement Community Spectrum Retirement Communities offers At Your Service® Dining. An all-inclusive dining experience which allows you to eat as often as you like, during normal dining room and bistro hours.

Times may vary among communities.

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SUNDOWNER’S SYNDROME FOR THOSE WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE, DUSK CAN BE A DISTRESSING TIME. IT’S CALLED SUNDOWNING, AND HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

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HAVE YOU NOTICED CHANGES IN YOUR parent’s behavior as nighttime approaches? Does their mood darken as the sun goes down? If a loved one starts acting differently when day turns to evening, it could be a sign of sundowner’s syndrome. Keep reading to learn about the signs of sundowner’s, plus strategies to help alleviate or lessen symptoms.

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WHAT IS SUNDOWNER’S SYNDROME? Sundowner’s syndrome is a behavioral condition represented by a collection of symptoms. The

exact cause is unclear, but some specialists believe it happens when a person’s biological clock is off kilter.

This is often due to disturbances in their circadian rhythms or sleep cycles.

Many doctors and neuropsychiatrists believe there’s a direct connection between brain deterioration and an increased prevalence of sundowner’s symptoms. This is one reason the behaviors are more common among people with dementia. Some statistics show one out of every five Alzheimer’s disease patients have multiple symptoms associated with the syndrome.

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The overall symptoms associated with sundowner’s syndrome involve dramatic changes in behavior as early evening or night time approaches. Specific signs of possible sundowner’s syndrome include:

Increased agitation as evening draws near (typically occurs between 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.)

Drastic mood swings or changes in personality with no external trigger, other than sunset

Shows signs of mental confusion often accompanied by difficulty thinking or speaking clearly

Experiences sleep disturbances like restlessness, waking in the middle of the night or insomnia

Develops aggressive or violent behavior including yelling

Becomes overly paranoid and may begin to hallucinate

If your parent or loved one develops more than two or three of these behaviors let their doctor know. Set up a meeting to discuss the symptoms you’ve observed. Although there is no definitive test to diagnose sundowning, the doctor may be able to rule out other causes.

TECHNIQUES FOR REDUCING SUNDOWNING SYMPTOMS The good news is that sundowner’s syndrome is not a new condition. Why is that good news, you’re wondering? Rather than throw their hands up in frustration over this mysterious condition, caregivers have experimented, tested and come up with techniques

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to help loved ones experience more peaceful evenings. Here are some expert tips: Keep it routine. Establishing (and sticking to) a regular daily schedule is the number one recommendation from caregivers. It’s also important to talk to your parent

throughout the day, before symptoms appear, and remind them of their set bedtime routine.

Know what to avoid. It’s easier to minimize symptoms when you understand what may trigger them in the first place. Things to avoid include: Large meals in the evenings; serve a big lunch, then keep dinner simple and small Caffeine and alcohol before bedtime Overactivity, especially before bed; although it’s good to stay active during the day, a fatigued parent is more likely to become irritable Overstimulation from loud noises (TV, music, children) during the evening is a common trigger for people with a prevalence toward sundowning Darkened rooms during daylight hours; exposure to sunlight helps keep those circadian rhythms in check What triggers sundowning symptoms in one person may not affect another. Make sure you know what they are for your parent.

Watch for behavior patterns to determine the activities or environmental factors that contribute to worsening symptoms. Becoming aware of what causes their behavior will help you use these techniques more effectively.

And remember: The best way to reduce stress and anxiety for both you and your loved one is to take care of yourself first.

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I WAS SUPPOSED TO GET A SILVER MEDAL, BUT MY CAPTAIN DIED BEFORE THE PAPERWORK WAS FILED.

ARNOLD PETTIT

Lincoln Meadows Senior Living Parker, Colorado

ARNOLD LLOYD PETTIT GREW UP ON a farm in rural America, and it almost cost him his opportunity to serve his country. He was born on October 24, 1923, on a farm in Castleton, Illinois.

He graduated from high school there in 1941. “The draft board kept denying me the draft because I was a farmer and they wanted to keep us on the farms as long as they could.”

Just after graduating from high school the spring before, Arnold heard the news of the attack on Pearl Harbor. “I was working at the factory making aircraft shells, and I had the night shift. When I got off work the guard had the radio on, and I asked him what was going on? He told me that Pearl Harbor had just been bombed.”

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“I went to basic training on my 21st birthday in Fort Hood, Texas,” Arnold said. “I joined the 32nd infantry division, 127th regiment, C Company and traveled from California with 5,000 other military men on a ship to Manila, Philippines.”

Before Arnold set off to serve his country from March 1944 to February 1946, and after a couple of failed attempts at a double date with a buddy, he finally met and dated Eileen, whom he married in 1943.

Arnold’s infantry was one of the first to arrive in Japan, even before the peace agreement had been signed. He was responsible for rebuilding the camps, under strict orders not to retaliate against the Japanese for what they had done to the POWs. “We would meet the POWs at the train,” he said, “and the men would just grab you and cry after being captured for more than three years.”

Alongside Filipino forces, this platoon sergeant fought in the Battle of Luzon up the Villa Verde trail, on the side of a mountain 6,000 feet above sea level. The fog would come and he couldn’t see anything. The Japanese were shooting at his company with machine guns.

“Machine guns shot right next to me, and I jumped to take the fire off the other men,” he said. “I jumped behind a dirt pile when a fellow soldier fired a bazooka at the Japanese and hit their foxhole. I was supposed to get a silver medal, but my captain died before the paper work was filed.”

After the war, Arnold was a farmer for 60 years in Bradford, Illinois. He and Eileen traveled to Hawaii seven times and around the country in a 5th wheel. He has kept his military service close at heart by joining the American Legion and serving in the Honor Guard for 64 years. “I continue to serve today at Fort Logan.”

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WILLIAM COLBERT

Crescent Park Senior Living Eugene, Oregon

WILLIAM COLBERT WAS BORN IN Oraville, California, in 1928. He attended the University of Portland, and graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a master’s degree in public affairs.

In 1950, Bill married Florence O’Riley, a nurse at Saint Vincent Hospital in Portland, Oregon.

During their 57-year marriage, the couple had seven children and five grandchildren with one arriving in June of 2018.

Bill served 27 years in the Air Force as a chief master sargeant in public affairs. During his service, Bill lived in many places: Japan, Germany, Panama and several airbases. His favorite place to live was the

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BILL VOLUNTEERS TO THIS DAY AND HAS MORE THAN 14,OOO HOURS OF VOLUNTEERING UNDER HIS BELT. U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He lived there for five years.

When he worked at the Air Force Academy, Bill would show students what life was like serving in the Air Force and the quality of people serving there. After his service ended, Bill worked at the University of Oklahoma in the department of education as a public relations officer.

Bill and his wife volunteered as a team, and worked in the ICU at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, Oregon, and Riverbend Hospital in Springfield, Oregon. Florence has since passed, but Bill still volunteers his time.

He describes the work as “down to Earth.” He tries to comfort families, parents and loved ones during the hard times that they may be going through. He also helps the nurses in whatever capacity they need. Bill volunteers to this day and has more than 14,ooo hours of volunteering under his belt.

Bill enjoys living at Crescent Park Senior Living. Before moving in, Bill knew other residents who also volunteered at the hospital. His volunteering nature causes him to help out with many events in the community — he served food during the Cinco de Mayo social and always helps set up chairs for happy hour or performances. Bill enjoys the musical performances, and he likes going to the movies — he sometimes goes three times a week!

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FRANK SANTAVICCA

Sycamore Creek Senior Living Pickerington, Ohio

FRANK EARL SANTAVICCA ENLISTED in 1955 prior to high school graduation. He came home for a 30-day leave in order to graduate in his hometown of Martin’s Ferry, Ohio, where he was born on May 19, 1936.

Frank married his lovely wife, Thaida, in 1956, after his return from a 12-month, non-wartime deployment in Iwo Jima. Frank was assigned to the Air Force security detail, which was his main focus throughout his military career. While stateside, his wife and children stayed on base with him. He was stationed at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base and Cheyenne Air National Guard Base, both in Wyoming, and at Lockbourne Air Force Base, known today as Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, in Ohio. He was deployed for a total of three years, leaving his wife and children behind to stay with family. He visited many different places while serving his country and was stationed in Iwo Jima, Morocco and Vietnam.

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"FRANK WATCHED THE PLANE TAKE OFF AND CRASH WITH 13 OF HIS FRIENDS ON BOARD. " Frank originally wanted to be an MP in the Army but the Air Force got to him first. He never regretted that decision. As an Air Force security officer, he was not on the front lines; however, he was in charge of protecting some very important military items and people. He has protected everything from the Atlas missile to generals to warehouses. He served in Casablanca, Morocco. Frank was injured in an accident while serving in Iwo Jima 1956, but continued to serve for the next several years until he was discharged.

While serving in Casablanca, a group of soldiers boarded a plane on base to make a trip to Japan on leave. Frank was to be on that plane, but there were issues with his orders for leave. Frank watched the plane take off and crash with 13 of his friends on board. Frank thinks of that moment each day, and it truly has affected him for the rest of his life.

Frank was recently honored for his service by being chosen to ride the Honor Flight from Columbus, Ohio, to visit Washington, D.C. Frank had an emotional few days after his flight, and very respectfully declined to speak about his trip that day. He is very thankful for all the support and his very special welcome home party from his friends at Sycamore Creek Senior Living.

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CELEBRATING OUR CENTENARIANS Reflections on a century of life, a lifetime of memories.

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JOHN HENRICHS WESTVIEW AT ELLISVILLE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE Ellisville, Missouri Birthday: July, 30 1918

JOHN HENRICHS WAS BORN IN ST. LOUIS, Missouri, on July 30, 1918. He was drafted into the Army in 1943 at the age of 25. John served as a “mule driver” in the 10th Mountain Division and was discharged in 1945 after the surrender. Having been stationed in Europe during that time, he returned home and spent 42 years as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. John had four happy marriages, two children and seven grandchildren.

What’s your first, most vivid memory?

Selling daily papers when I was 10 years old and being able to give half my earnings to my mother since my father died when I was seven years old.

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“My mother lived to be 104, and I am trying to beat that age.”

Q: What major inventions do you most remember and why?

We had the first TV set on our block and invited the neighborhood kids —about 25 of them — to watch the screen. They all sat on a board supported by bricks.

Q: What’s your happiest or proudest moment?

When I was captain of our high school baseball team and we won the city championship — two of our players went on to play in the major leagues. Also, that the Lord has looked after me with a happy life and provided me with four wives and kept me alive.

My mother lived to be 104, and I am trying to beat that age. I have a long way to go!

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RUTH ERICKSON THREE OAKS ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE Cary, Illinois Birthday: August 29, 1918

What are some of the most important lessons you feel you have learned over the course of your life?

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Q: What’s the secret to a happy marriage?

Do what’s necessary. We went to church together, church involvement is most important.

Q: What would you say you know now about living a happy and successful life that you didn’t know when you were younger?

Go to church on Sunday, see that children go to school. If you say you’re going to do something or be somewhere, do it! Be true to your word. Spend money wisely.

You have to give up some things and say you were wrong sometimes. It’s not always just about what you want.

Q: As you look back over your life, do you see any key events or experiences that changed the course of your life?

God is watching you. Things don’t just affect you, you have to think about how your actions affect others.

When my husband, Bob, lost his job because the company went under, I went back to work doing billing for Swedish Covenant Hospital and learned to love it. I worked there for 13 years and went back to volunteer after retiring.

Q: What big world events do you remember from the time you were growing up?

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Q: What would you say are the major values or principles that you live by?

World War II. We couldn’t get a whole lot of groceries due to rationing and had to do without a lot of things.

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“Right now all the doctors say, “How do you do it? You look so young for your age!”

Q: What inventions do you most remember? Why? I first got a camera around the age of 10, and I loved taking pictures. When the television came around, the kids were old enough to monopolize it. I didn’t learn to drive until the age of forty, and didn’t quit until I was 95.

Q: What’s the best compliment you ever received?

Right now all the doctors say, “How do you do it?

You look so young for your age!”

Q: What’s the best thing thing about growing older?

Seeing what your children are capable of, they do wonderful things for you.

Q: What have you liked best about your life so far?

I like the people I have known, gone to school with, worked with. My husband was the most wonderful thing that happened to me, and church makes a big difference in my life. I’ve had a good life. Right now, I’m very proud of my children.

What are the most important things in life?

Having a good attitude and breathing!

Q: What should one’s priorities be?

Honesty and love of God.

Q: What was the greatest adventure of your life?

Being in the army during World War II.

Q: What role does attitude play in your health and longevity?

JIM PRATT SHAWNEE HILLS SENIOR LIVING Shawnee, Kansas Birthday: September 25, 1918

It plays a big part. You have to be honest and optimistic.

Q: What keeps you going strong today?

I know tomorrow is going to be a better day.

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LILY DEARTH PEAKVIEW ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE Centennial, Colorado Birthday: March 19, 1918

What are some of the most important lessons you feel you have learned over the course of your life?

We are all the same. Love must be unconditional!

I was a globetrotter, and I learned that everyone puts their pants on the same as you. We just grow up differently and with different preferences. But I always shared the importance of traveling and experiencing another culture than your own. Forget your past and your own culture for a little bit. You must have an open mind. I’ve had such a crazy and wonderful life!

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Q: As you look back over your life, do you see any “turning points”; that is a key event or experience that changed over the course of your life or set you on a different track?

The war. I was thrown out of my home in Austria onto a boat to America because of Hitler and his invasion. It is not something I wish to talk about very much, but it changed my life.

Q: What’s the secret to happiness?

Living without prejudice, an open mind and a love for experiencing new things.

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Q: Did you have any heroes or role models when you were a child?

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No I did not. I learned things the hard way, I was my own role model. After I left my home in Austria, I had no one but me.

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Q: What is the best compliment you have ever received?

“You don’t look 100!” That’s one I get quite often. I don’t know the secret to looking the way I do.

Q: How should a person prepare for growing older?

I wish someone would tell me that! I have no idea. How can you possibly prepare for growing older?

Q:What was your favorite place that you experienced?

Taipei, Taiwan. The people there made me feel so welcomed, like family. They told me I came to them a beloved stranger and left as one of them. I remember I even participated in a celebration. Part of the celebration was eating a 100-year-old egg, and I did it! It tasted just the same as any other egg believe it or not.

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Distinguished Residents

DEVOTED DOERS FROM A PASSION PROJECT TO A LIFELONG PASSION, THESE SPECTRUM RESIDENTS MAKE AN IMPACT.

SHIRLEY DONATT THE GARDENS AT OCOTILLO SENIOR LIVING Chandler, Arizona

I REMEMBER, AS A CHILD, RUNNING and playing after school until it was either time to eat or too dark or cold to stay outside. Yes, Mom fed us on a fairly regular basis — when she could get us inside the house.

I also remember that Mom gave us a dime every Saturday to go to the afternoon movie. Remember those double features plus a serial, comics and the news reel? I certainly don’t know how Mom got the dime but I do know why — I was out of the house for several hours every Saturday!

I finished grade school and high school and, by golly, I met the cutest guy I ever saw. I met him in the last semester of my senior year of high school and was deliriously happy when he asked me for a date. We graduated and went off to different schools.

I thought I would never see him again, but I was so wrong. We married several years later.

Married life was wonderful. During those early years, my husband was in the Navy for four years.

While Don flew around in blimps, I worked as a

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registered nurse. After Don’s service, we lived in Illinois, where Don attended the University of Illinois and received the first of his many degrees in math.

I received my advanced nursing degree. Life for us became rather routine — if one considers having five children routine. It was interesting and busy, to say the least.

I went on in nursing and was the supervisor of the operating rooms and recovery rooms, and I thoroughly loved my job. The last ten years of nursing were especially good. I had the golden opportunity to develop a surgical nursing operative teaching tool that was approved by the American Nursing Association and the Association of Operating Room Nurses.

I was able to take nurses from the U.S. to meet and teach nurses in Russia, China, Spain and elsewhere.

If they passed my exam, they received 35 units of continuing education credits.

My biggest joy was that I traveled for free. Those were truly the good old days.

When our children finished college and military service, and were grown up and married, Don and I retired and moved to his beautiful state of Arizona. We’ve spent our time hiking the beautiful mountains, golfing at least four times a week and traveling the world. We have made many new friends and enjoy life very much. To greet and love our grandchildren was a joy beyond joys.

As the grandchildren were growing up, I decided that they should know a bit more about their “grandmama,” so I decided to write a book about my experiences as a nurse. I did not want them to think all their grandmama did was play games, bake cookies and take them for golf cart rides. The book was titled, “Surely You Jest,” and it was given only to my grandchildren. It was a fun project indeed.

Don and I celebrated our 65th wedding anniversary on May 1st, 2016, and our Lord and Savior called

“My biggest joy was that I traveled for free. Those were truly the good old days.”

Don home one month later. We had a gifted, blessed life that I am so thankful for.

Things, of course, are different now. The year 2016 was extremely difficult for me with the death of my husband, breaking my back at that same time and the change in lifestyle. However, with faith in our Creator, I have endured and continue to thrive in the knowledge that His grace is always with us.

My family and I found The Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living on July 3, 2016, and I cannot express to you how much I enjoy living here and what everyone here means to me. The friendship and kindness I receive is so deeply appreciated.

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NORM ROSSER WESTBROOK SENIOR LIVING Streamwood, Illinois

NORM ROSSER WAS BORN in East York, a suburb of Toronto, Canada. His father worked in management for a Canadian wire and cable company. His mother, a homemaker, cared for Norm

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and his two siblings. When Norm was just four years old, his older brother introduced him to the ski slopes of Cobourg, Canada, located on the North Shore of Lake Ontario. Norm was comfortable

in the winter elements and was a natural born skier. He would continue to ski for leisure until the age of 75.

Norm will tell anyone that growing up in Canada was great! “I liked Canada because they treat people well. They are very cordial.” In his early 20s, Norm moved to the U.S. where he could “make a better wage and have greater opportunities.”

He married Jan in the mid1980s, and the pair loved being outdoors. In their 60s, Norm and Jan retired and moved from Illinois to Angel Fire, New Mexico. The Village of Angel Fire is home to Angel Fire Ski Resort.

Its elevation is 8,600 feet with a summit of 10,677 feet.

Norm and Jan were comfortable living in their mountainside home with majestic views of the Rocky Mountains. Norm enjoyed volunteering his time as a ski instructor. He was well respected for the many gold, silver and bronze medals he earned in competitive downhill skiing.

Many locals and tourists would request ski instruction with Norm.

He was an effective instructor with patience and a sense of humor for all ages.

Today, Norm loves to share stories of Canada, his life with Jan and competitive skiing in New Mexico. Although he enjoys life at Westbrook, he can still visualize the thrill of going down a ski slope as if it were yesterday!

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Change HOW TO APPROACH LIFE TRANSITIONS WITH OPTIMISM AND HOPE.

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A G LAS S - H A L F- FU L L A TTITUDE DO ES WO NDER S FO R A person’s health and well-being. For older adults, studies link optimism to easier recovery from disease, better quality of life and less stress when decision-making.

Major life transitions, however, can test even the sunniest dispositions.

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Here are three common late-life transitions and how to embrace them with positivity.

1. GIVING UP THE KEYS

MOUNTAIN PARK SENIOR LIVING PHOENIX, AZ

Kathy Wohl was 65-yearsold when her husband passed away. After his death, she tried moving closer to family in Arizona and Florida but never really felt at home. While she lived in Florida, Hurricane Irma hit, and Kathy found herself frightened and alone. Her son convinced her to move to Arizona, where he would make living arrangements in a safe environment. After researching several options, he decided on Mountain Park Senior Living because it felt like home. When Kathy moved in, she was greeted by a community ambassador who introduced her to the other residents and made her feel like she belonged there. She feels like Mountain Park is a godsend because it took away her loneliness, and she feels like her life has a new purpose.

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2. NEEDING A WALKER OR WHEELCHAIR Many older adults see walkers and wheelchairs as symbols of lost independence and mobility.

Why not look at these devices differently? A walker or wheelchair enhances your mobility by allowing you to go farther with less effort or pain.

If you’re not sure you need one, consult a physical therapist.

She can perform a balance assessment, measure your fall risk and suggest the appropriate aid.

3. MOVING OUT OF THE FAMILY HOME Saying goodbye to the family home stirs lots of emotions. You might feel sad to leave behind a lifetime of memories and anxious about leaving a familiar neighborhood.

The more control you have over the move, and the more you know in advance, the better you’ll feel. Spend time in your community-to-be. If you’re moving to a Senior Living community, take a tour and have dinner with your future neighbors. If you’re worried about finances, consult with a financial planner to assess your options.

Whether we resist it or embrace it, change happens.

Choose the latter to ease into a new life phase with optimism and grace.

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If you’ve experienced more collisions or traffic tickets lately, or have health issues that affect your driving ability, it could be time to stop driving or modify driving habits. Find ways to maintain your independence to ease feelings of helplessness.

If you need to give up the keys, contact your Area Agency on Aging to find local ride, shuttle and carpool services. Most public transportation and taxi services offer discounted fares for seniors. Or download the Uber or Lyft app on your smartphone to have on-demand drivers at the ready!

If changing reflexes and coordination make you feel unsafe on the freeway, stick to city streets and limit driving to shorter distances. And another thing: Think of all the money you’ll save on gas and maintenance!

Harriett Mallinger MOUNTAIN PARK SENIOR LIVING PHOENIX, AZ

Harriett Mallinger felt she was tricked into moving to Mountain Park Senior Living in Phoenix, Arizona, and she is so grateful for that! Her family was in town for a wedding and asked her to go for a ride. When they showed up at the doors of Mountain Park, she wanted to know what they were doing. The family told her she needed to go in to look because they had put a deposit on an apartment. She got very upset and told them she wasn’t going in. Within a few months, Harriett had moved into her apartment, and within three days she called her family and told them that she loved her new life! The residents and team members welcomed her into the community with open arms, and it felt like home. Even though she thought she would be in her house her entire life, she feels like Mountain Park was a better choice.

Art shows Health fairs Arts and crafts Musical events Cooking classes Exercise classes Holiday markets Themed events Poetry groups Movie nights Happy hours Video games Game nights Gardening

We believe in a healthy and social lifestyle. Our Fun Department offers a full spectrum of activities designed to promote happiness, socialization and wellness. You’ll be sure to find pastimes you enjoy, with your comfort and preferences in mind.* *Activities may vary by community.

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Adopted mother Antoinette “Toni” Blanton

I Clayton Lyndsey: A Man with a Mission A NEW ADDITION TO THE SPECTRUM TEAM HAS HIS FEET SET FIRMLY ON SOLID GROUND (AFTER 22 YEARS ON THE WATER).

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“I H AVEN’ T B EEN THIS excited in a really, really long time,” says Clayton Lyndsey, the new vice president of entertainment and programming for Spectrum Retirement Communities. “I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone at Spectrum ... my new family.”

Relocating from Florida to Denver in June, Lyndsey brings more than two decades of experience as an executive Disney Cruise Line director combined with a dynamic personality. He’s an expert at engaging “the youngat-heart” — his term of respect for the grandparents on his cruises.

Spectrum Retirement looks forward to tapping into his energy and charisma.

MISSION POSSIBLE: FOCUS ON THE YOUNG-AT-HEART It all started with Joseph. Joseph was a World War II veteran who took his family — son, daughter, spouses, grandkids (18 in total) — on a cruise. As cruise director,

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Lyndsey had decided it was his job to make sure grandparents participated in the fun. So, he approached Joseph and told him “We’re going to ride The AquaDuck — you and me.” (The AquaDuck is a giant water slide that meanders around the entire cruise ship.)

They did. Every passenger on board was talking about it by the end of the cruise. This began a tradition where Lyndsey found the most senior person on each cruise and took them for a ride on The AquaDuck.

For Lyndsey, Senior Living communities are no different than a cruise ship. “It’s our obligation to make sure [the residents] enjoy every day of their stay. They should live with purpose, feel valued and know they can still share in making memories with their families.”

YOU NEVER KNOW “Those are three powerful words: You never know,” says Lyndsey.

“You never know what a hello or a smile will do for someone’s day.” Intense emotion flows as he explains the importance of those

three little words. They’ve become a life motto for him.

To illustrate his point, he shares the story of Anne-Marie.

“Anne-Marie was in her 70s,” he begins. She was chosen as Lyndsey’s partner in the “Dancing with the Officers” night of entertainment on one of Disney’s transatlantic cruises.

“She was so nervous, so afraid to be on stage in front of 2,000 people, but she loved to dance,” he recalls.

They danced the Samba. “We had a wonderful ending pose where I rolled her down into a dip, and she put a rose in my mouth.” It’s easy to tell this is more than just a fond memory for the cruise director.

“She was the talk of the cruise!”

Fast forward several years. A gentleman and his granddaughter approach Lyndsey during a cruise, their faces brightened by giant smiles. “We’ve been looking for you,” says the elder man. He was Anne-Marie’s husband.

Lyndsey learned that his Samba partner had passed away two years earlier. When Lyndsey tried to offer condolences, Anne-Marie’s husband interrupted. “Don’t be sad.

You were the memory of her life.

She never stopped talking about it.”

He went on to tell Lyndsey that not only did she have a poster-size picture of their final pose (rose in teeth), but she requested to be buried in her dance costume.

“You never know,” says Lyndsey thoughtfully. “You really just never know the impact you’re having on someone’s life.”

We look forward to Clayton Lyndsey dancing his way into the lives and hearts of the residents at Spectrum Retirement Communities.

THIS IS CLAYTON LYNDSEY Here’s the inside scoop on our new vice president of entertainment and programmingt: Favorite TV Show: “This Is Us” (and yes, at times, tears are shed) Favorite Place He’s Traveled: Santorini, Greece (it’s postcardpicture perfect) Favorite Music: Jazz, plus any live music (he looks forward to taking in a concert — or ten — at Red Rocks) Favorite Food: I’m a sushi man Hobbies: Reading and fitness (at 40-something, Lyndsey competes in men’s physique contests and still gives the young men a run for their money) Favorite Sport: All of them, but he’s really looking forward to becoming a Denver Broncos fan (he might still wear his Minnesota Vikings jersey) Guilty Pleasure: Cap’n Crunch, Crunch Berry Cereal (only after a long stint on the water)

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WHY SPECTRUM EMPHASIZES QUALITY AND SELECTION IN ITS MEAL OFFERINGS.

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By Heather R. Johnson

WHEN CHOOSING A Senior Living community, food is one of the most important considerations. Senior dining programs must satisfy nutritional needs and medical requirements, as well as meet resident satisfaction.

In a recent study, Unidine , a food and dining management services company, identified three characteristics of top-performing senior dining services: freshly prepared meals, choice and service. Spectrum’s At Your Service® Dining offers them all.

“Most senior living communities offer two or three meals a day,” says Vice President of Dining

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Services Dennis Van Wynsberghe.

“Although most residents follow a set schedule, our program offers the flexibility to visit the dining room anytime for meals or snacks.”

Between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., residents can order from the regular menu, daily specials or the always-available menu.

COMMITMENT TO QUALITY Spectrum Retirement Communities puts as much emphasis on quality as on designing a flexible, varied menu. Spectrum always serves fresh foods. An on-staff chef prepares all meals, including hot breakfasts, using fresh

SPECIAL NEEDS ARE MET At Your Service® Dining accommodates residents with special dietary needs. Meal options include: low salt, low sugar, diabetic and pureed and soft diets.

Spectrum will modify diets for residents that have trouble chewing or swallowing.

Spectrum keeps its commitment to serving high-quality meals transparent. Communities display “we proudly serve” lists in dining areas. These signs display the brands and farm names from which the food comes.

Spectrum’s motto, “No one leaves the dining room unhappy,” also hangs in every dining room.

“We’ll do whatever it takes to make the dining experience perfect,” says Van Wynsberghe.

“Residents shouldn’t be afraid to speak up if something’s not right.

We want them to leave happy.”

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produce and high-quality meats.

Every Saturday night, Spectrum residents gather for prime rib night, prepared from certified Angus beef.

Other meals include grass-fed beef and pork. Produce comes from Cross Valley Farms, while coffee comes from Café Bustelo.

“We would rather serve highquality food and have our residents eat well than serve poor quality meals that end up not being eaten,” says Van Wynsberghe. “Higher quality ingredients are also better for the residents’ health.”

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Looking Ahead SPECTRUM INTRODUCES A NEW TEXAS COMMUNITY — THE ENCLAVE AT ROUND ROCK SENIOR LIVING.

THIS WINTER, SPECTRUM WILL introduce The Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living, the premiere destination for seniors seeking a lively community thirty minutes northwest of downtown Austin, Texas. It will be the second Spectrum Retirement community in Texas, offering Independent Living and Assisted Living.

The Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living is just minutes away from the Dell Diamond Stadium, ranked among top minor league ballparks in the country.

Listed as one of the “10 Best Affordable Places to Live”

by Livability.com, this beautiful city offers a variety of places to visit, including its downtown with a collection of shops, bars and attractions, as well as the Round Rock Premium Outlets. In addition to shopping, you’ll find several scenic parks, such as the Round Rock Memorial Park and the Old Settlers Park.

Spectrum Retirement’s Senior Living options are created to fit your unique situation, whether you need assistance with day-to-day activities or you’re seeking a welcoming community atmosphere. The Enclave at

Round Rock Senior Living will offer month-to-month rental apartments with no expensive buy-in fee.

Anticipated to welcome residents in the winter of 2018, this community will feature a combination of 170 Independent and Assisted Living maintenance-free, pet-friendly apartments, coupled with state-of-theart amenities, chef-prepared meals and a caring staff devoted to residents’ health and well-being.

Amenities include a beauty salon, barber shop, bistro, sky lounge, surround-sound-enabled theatre, library, fitness and physical therapy center and much more.

Apartments include a variety of features designed to help you live happily. Each home includes a washer and dryer, full-size refrigerator, a private bathroom, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and more.

The Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living is located at 2351 Oakmont Dr., Round Rock, TX 78665. For more information or to reserve your future home today, visit TheEnclaveAtRoundRockSeniorLiving.com or call 512-212-4042.

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