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Empty nests, open roads

Motorcycles allow those 50 and older a chance to find friends, adventure Contributed

David Harris, Thundering Angels president and founder, leads the group on a recent ride through the region.

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By Peter Clark Some treat getting older as more reason to throw caution to the wind.

For many thrill-seeking types 50 and older, motorcycles can represent the freedom that retirement brings. After experiencing empty nests and getting golden watches, people find that motorcycles have a way to deliver a hobby, a way to find friendship and, of

course, thrills.

Issaquah is a good place to foster such a hobby — the city is home to its own motorcycle gang. Well, more of a motorcycle not-for-profit organization, but still a gang of enthusiasts that welcomes riders to join in touring the region. The Thundering Angels is a registered 501(c)(3) organization that steers its wheels toward community involvement.

“Bringing together biker

spirit and values” and “helping those in need by organizing events and activities” are listed among its founding principles.

And no one embodies this spirit more than the club’s founder and president, Issaquah’s own Music Man, David Harris.

As the face behind the annual Concerts on the Green, Make Music Day and other musical events, Harris doesn’t shy away from the rock n’ roll lifestyle. He provides the rock

to Issaquah and his motorcycle provides the roll.

“I started riding motorcycles in England in the late 1950s,” Harris, 75, said.

He rode smaller scooters and bikes all through his early years and loved it, but he said life got in the way.

“Other things take priorities,” he said. “Many other cyclists drop out for a couple See MOTORCYCLES, Page 4

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Motorcycles From Page 3 of years.”

He had to drop out of the scene for a little bit, but simple economics brought him back.

“It was the gas crunch in this county, that’s when I got back into it,” he said.

‘Like joining a family’ Though Harris has a long history with many motorcycle makes, these days, he only rides a Harley-Davidson.

“I think it’s the lifestyle,” he said. “Riding a Harley is like joining a family.”

He owns a HarleyDavidson Rocker, which he describes as a “semi-chopper.”

He said he “tricked it out a bit” and it looks pretty good

Contributed

David Scandiffio, of Issaquah, sits his on blue Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic touring bike as he was about to embark on a cross-country round trip in the annual Run For The Wall. to him.

While normal obligations like families and jobs kept his bike love at bay, he said aging allowed him to explore his passion and find others who shared the same.

David Scandiffio is one of

those who shares the mania for motorcycles. The 58-year-old, who serves as the vice president for the Thundering Angels, agrees that more years only gives him greater freedom for diving into a pastime he loves.

“I started pretty young,”

Scandiffio said. “When I was 12, I was on a 50cc, but I kind of grew up quick.”

He took to motorcycles as a way to explore not only the region, but also the continent.

“As I got older, I started going on road trips and touring,” he said. “I enjoy going out and seeing what’s there.”

He has been back and forth across America five times and has also traveled through Canada. He has attended Rolling Thunder, the annual veteran motorcycle pilgrimage to Washington D.C., twice.

“It’s incredible,” he said.

Scandiffio used to be something of a collector of motorcycles, taking up a lot of garage space with a lot of bikes.

“When my wife met me, I had 17,” he said. “Now, I’m down to one. One day, you look and you say, ‘You know, you have to keep filling up the

What to know With their motto, “Make this a better world,” the Thundering Angels put their money where their motorcycles are.

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A laidback riding style Like Harris, Scandiffio rides a Harley-Davidson these days, and both have developed an appreciation for riding with more mature members.

“As you get older, you want to join others your own age,” Harris said, glad to have the Thundering Angels as a foundation for his social life. “There’s always a rally or a gathering to attend.”

That also goes for looking for a more laidback riding style.

“Once you hit a certain age, going over 100 miles per hour just isn’t

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as fun as it once was,” Scandiffio said.

Still, he loves the area, saying it allows for some exceptional views, even if he takes his time to get to them.

The Thundering Angels, open to everyone, holds weekly rides and regular events to take advantage of the local scenery.

“Mostly, we do a lot of riding around the Snoqualmie Valley and around Black Diamond,” Scandiffio said. “We go out for a jaunt, talk about things and see what’s going on. There are a lot of roads that are really nice to go along.”

He said he finds a great deal of relaxation in both riding and

working on motorcycles.

“I understand them,” Scandiffio said.

“Motorcycle engines are a lot smaller than car engines. You can just grab that damn thing and stick it on the bench.”

Harris doesn’t have the cross-country aspirations held by Scandiffio.

He is content to merely tool around the community with friendly faces in tow.

“I don’t do any long rides anymore,” Harris said, adding the longest for him will maybe be 100-mile trips on a weekend. “I’m not really interested in long rides.

I’m more into cruising around and that sort of thing.”

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Taking too many meds is a common issue among older adults

By Christina Corrales-Toy Janene DavisWebley’s family faced a tough decision when her 92-year-old grandmother’s health rapidly declined.

Hospice care loomed as a real possibility, Davis-Webley said, as grandmother Margaret Brandt struggled to recognize family members and seemed under a constant fog.

All that changed after a 90-minute visit to the Overlake Senior Health Clinic, where Dr. Priyanka Duggal and clinical pharmacist Trang Le reduced Brandt’s medication from a staggering 20 to five.

“After all of the meds were out of her system, she was much brighter,” Davis-Webley said on behalf of her grandmother, whose strokerelated dementia prevents her from speaking clearly for herself. “She could recognize family members again and she’s happy to see us when we visit.”

Brandt, an Issaquah resident, was taking several prescription medications that caused harmful side effects such as drowsiness, blurred vision or increased risk of falls.

Some of the medicines also increased the risk of mental decline.

The problem of taking too many medications or supplements at the same time is known as polypharmacy, or “many drugs,” and it’s

lifestyles of the 50+ an all too common issue, especially among older adults, Duggal said.

“We see it almost every day, multiple times a day,” she said.

Too many medicines Overmedication can cause serious health and safety concerns, Duggal said. All medications have side effects, many of which increase the risk of dizziness, drowsiness and falls.

Older patients’ bodies also cannot clear the same amount of medication they could when they were younger, so doctors must dose the appropriate amount based on a person’s kidney function, Duggal

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“A lot of medicines affect the central nervous Dr. Priyanka system Duggal or the brain, so we see a lot of seniors on medications that interact and cause falls, which can lead to hip fractures and nursing home placements,” she said.

What makes polypharmacy extra concerning is that it can get out of hand quickly and easily, Le said.

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Meds From Page 7 and then, because of the more medications they’re on, they’re at a higher risk of adverse drug reactions.”

The issue also arises as patients transition from one care setting to another, such as from the hospital to a nursing home, Le said.

“Everywhere a patient is transitioned, prescribers will prescribe medications,” Le said, “so multiple prescribers are involved, and medications are continually added, when maybe some medications are supposed to be discontinued.”

There is no definitive number of medications that a patient should or should not have, Duggal said. It’s different for everyone, and some people just might need more medications than

others, and that’s OK, she added.

What it ultimately comes down to is a patient’s need for those medicines. Duggal and her colleagues at the Overlake Senior Health Clinic use the American Geriatric Society’s Beers Criteria as a guide.

The criteria identifies medications that are potentially inappropriate or should be used with caution among older adults. It helps healthcare providers improve medication safety for their patients.

Preventing polypharmacy As easy as it is to see the medications pile up, it’s just as easy to prevent polypharmacy with a few diligent steps, Duggal said.

Patients should keep an updated list of all medications they take, and bring it to every health specialist they see, she said. That com-

If you go Overlake Senior Health Clinic q 1750 112th Ave. N.E., Suite A101, Bellevue q www.overlakehospital.org/services/seniorcare/health-clinic q Call 688-5234 to make an appointment. prehensive list should also include any vitamins or herbal supplements, as well as the dose amounts.

A lot of times, patients don’t consider vitamins or herbal supplements as medication, so they omit them from the list, Le said.

“Just keep in mind that all herbal supplements have their own side-effects profile,” she said. “They can cause side effects, they can interfere with other prescription drugs, they

can interfere with other herbal supplements, so that’s why it’s important for the doctors to know about all the medications.”

Patients can also bring their medicine bottles to every doctor visit. That allows the healthcare provider to make sure the patients are taking the medication regularly.

“When we look at the bottles we can also look at compliance,” Duggal said. “Some people have memory issues, and that can lead to us adding more and more medication when they’re not taking the ones we prescribed in the first place.”

Duggal suggests patients stick to the same pharmacy, so that the pharmacist has a complete list of medications on file, and can keep an eye out for any harmful interactions between medicines.

Knowing what the

medications are, and what exactly they are for, is also important, Duggal said.

“Sometimes patients stop taking essential medicines because they don’t know what they’re for,” she said.

Finally, if you think a particular medication is causing side effects or is not working, do not stop taking it. Patients should communicate with healthcare providers first.

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Dedomenico, 76, could easily pass for 50 or younger. A full head of hair, glowing skin and quick, exuberant energy all act as evidence for the success of the center’s treatments.

Dedomenico said he believes the human body is capable of living up to 150 years.

“Behind my eyes, I think I’m 40 years old,” he said. “I just feel good.”

Both doctors cautioned against hormone treatments that come without a full inspection of a patient’s health.

“I have to worry what some of these other clinics are doing,” Upton said. “You have to get a lot of wellrounded care.”

Anti-Aging Center technicians give each client a thorough checkup before administering bio-identical hormones.

“All these testosterone products have been coming out,” Dedomenico said, warning that using hormones without knowing an optimal or starting level could be dangerous.

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It does this by staying on top of current trends in the anti-aging field.

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Younger people seem to want the same thing.

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At the end of the day, both doctors said the key to more, healthier years lies in day-to-day life.

“What is fundamental is their lifestyle,”

PAGE 15 Upton said, listing diet, weight and health as the primary forces of anti-aging. “And people don’t just want extra years, they want quality years.”

Dedomenico said behavior leads to mentality.

“You eat the wrong foods and you start acting old,” he said. “Don’t act old.”

He said modern science allows people to better understand what may cause fatigue, poor appetite, decreased muscle mass, memory loss, lower sex drive and depression.

“We used to live with aging hormonal imbalance,” Dedomenico said. “Now, we don’t

have to live with it.”

He said the AntiAging Center not only decreases many symptoms associated with aging, but also increases longevity.

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“Don’t accept all signs and symptoms of aging as a given,” Upton said, urging older adults to explore anti-aging treatment.

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Local volunteer opportunities Volunteering is a great way for adults to stay active after retirement, and there are several local organizations that can use a helping hand. Here are just a few: Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank 179 First Ave. S.E. The Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank needs volunteers to sort, package, clean and give food and clothing to clients. Volunteers do not need training, just a few dedicated hours a week and a willing spirit. Volunteer hours vary; call 3924123.

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Rowan Hinds (left), former Issaquah mayor, and his wife Barbara, volunteers at the Issaquah Valley Senior Center, help with the dishwashing duties.

Lending a hand Volunteerism helps keep adults active

By Christina Corrales-Toy Longtime Issaquah residents Rowan and Barbara Hinds retired from their day jobs almost two decades ago.

Rowan said goodbye to his job at Weyerhaeuser, where he worked for more than 20 years, in 1996, and Barbara soon followed, leaving her bookkeeping

position.

Life generally slows down after retirement, giving eternal workaholics a well-deserved respite from the daily grind.

These days, the Hinds do have more time to hit the golf course, or rest on the sun-splashed deck of their Issaquah home, but try as they might, “slowing down” just isn’t a part of this

hands-on couple’s vocabulary.

The Hinds stay busy throughout the year, dedicating their time to serving others and volunteering with organizations across the city.

“We’ve always had very, very busy lives,” Barbara said. “We’ve always done whatever we had to do, plus some volunteering, and it schedules you. If you become unscheduled, you do nothing. So, volunteering kind of keeps us on track. It keeps us going, and if you can do

more, you have a fuller, richer life.”

On Mondays, Barbara volunteers at the Issaquah Library, where she stocks shelves and pulls books to send to other locations.

A longtime library user, Barbara said staff members were initially confused when she told them she wanted to volunteer several years ago.

“They weren’t really used to having volunteers,” she said. “But over the years that we’ve lived here, we’ve used it so much, and I just feel like I can give something back.”

Rowan and Barbara volunteer at the Issaquah Senior Center

History museums 165 S.E. Andrews St. Issaquah History Museums volunteers help discover, share and preserve the history of Issaquah.

Volunteers are needed to serve as docents, tour guides, administrative assistants and more. View a full list of opportunities at issaquahhistory.org/ about/volunteering, and email Lissa Kramer at volunteer@issaquahhistory.org to get involved.

Salmon hatchery 125 W. Sunset Way The Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery needs volunteers to lead hatchery tours, staff the gift shop and educate the public about salmon at

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VOICE Mentor Program The Issaquah Schools Foundation’s VOICE Mentor Program pairs struggling students with an adult mentor. Students and mentors meet for an hour a week. Learn more and sign up to become a mentor www.voicementorprogram.org.

Eastside Baby Corner 1510 N.W. Maple St. Eastside Baby Corner helps kids thrive by providing basic necessities for children.

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lifestyles of the 50+ on Tuesdays. They teach mahjong, a tile game originated in China, and wash dishes after lunch.

The kitchen duty brings back fond memories for the couple, who married 52 years ago, Rowan said. They first met at Oregon State University, while the two worked in a dormitory cafeteria.

“We’re still washing dishes,” Barbara said

with a smile.

On Wednesdays, Rowan attends Kiwanis Club of Issaquah meetings. He is an active member of the volunteer organization.

Thursdays represent the couple’s most arduous of days, Barbara said. It’s when they volunteer at the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank.

They sort through donations, package food and serve clients.

PAGE 19 “That is heavy, physical labor,” she said. “We are exhausted when we get home from the food bank.”

Fridays are usually the Hinds’ day off, but they still keep busy doing yard work or making a trip to the grocery store.

They get most weekends off, too, though they usually dedicate at least one Saturday a month to the Issaquah

History Museums, where they serve as volunteer docents.

It all might seem like a lot of work, but it’s nothing to the Hinds, whose track record of volunteering and public service are well-known in the area.

Barbara was a dedicated classroom volunteer for 21 years, while her children attended schools in the Issaquah School District. Rowan

served on the Issaquah City Council, starting in 1979, until he was elected mayor in 1989.

He then served as the city’s mayor until 1997.

“There is life after retirement, and as we get older, volunteering keeps you younger and it keeps you more active,” Rowan said.

“But really, everything that we do, it’s really for the people of this great

community.”

The Hinds immediately fell in love with Issaquah when they relocated here in 1971, and now see a sort of duty to give back to the community.

“When he was mayor, they came up with an Issaquah slogan, and I think that it’s probably still true,” Barbara said. “‘It’s a special place where people care.’”

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