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Does your residence have a porch? Perhaps, you grew up in a neighborhood with front and even back porches. Front porches are for sitting and people-watching, and back porches are for entertaining barbecue buddies and mosquitoes. I grew up in a tiny little pink house in a tiny little borough in New Jersey. We faced West Oakland Avenue. Across the street were a couple old houses with old couples, separated by woods leading up a mountain. We could sit and watch cars speed by, sometimes as many as three and four an hour! We could also safely watch thunderstorms that made the green bamboo roll blinds shudder and the shutters shake.
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From the Editor Alan Allegra Fall-Down Funny Jokes that leave you laughing Why do lions move at the end of summer? Because the pride goeth before a fall. What------ kind of music did the Pilgrims listen to? Plymouth Rock Who helps little pumpkins cross the street on their way to school? The crossing gourd. Why do trees hate going to school in the fall? Because they are easily stumped. What’s------ the ratio of a pumpkin’s circumference to its diameter? Pumpkin Pi How do leaves get from place to place? With autumn-mobiles I usually say “Autumn” instead of “Fall.” Sometimes it can be my downautumn.
One of the few pictures I have of my dad is of him mop ping the marine gray concrete floor, looking up at me as if to say, “Put that camera down and help me, you lazy teenager!” Porches are made for memories. As affordable living is becoming a memory, many seniors are returning to work—some to make extra money, some to alleviate the “I thought retirement would be one kick after another” boredom. We have some ideas for fun and even “give back” Medicarejobs.and medical interest articles as well as mental challenges round out this issue, along with other features you’ve come to expect. Cheers!
There is an epidemic in life, which is loneliness.
It helps to remember all the good times that can bring a smile to you. Growing older sometimes makes us forget about all the dreams and goals we have always had but maybe didn’t complete. Now is your time to remember and start new beginnings.
How many people suffer from this overlooked epidem ic? I never realized this until it affected me. In as many ways as there are life situations, the COVID-19 pandemic deeply affected our lives. My husband died from COVID-19 and my whole life changed forever. Thank God that I am surrounded by family and friends. I feel compassion for people who do not have these connections. Staying connected to loved ones is vital and necessary. People without friends and family need to connect to someone or some organization that can give them some support. Organizations such as churches, senior groups and support groups, and community organizations, could be helpful. They may help with easing the frustration of being alone. This magazine always writes about all the organizations and groups that are available to people. I read this magazine and get ideas and really enjoy the variety of articles that inform, amuse, and overall enlighten me about what is available in the Lehigh Valley. Loss of freedom, emotional support, and positive social stimu lation need to be addressed.
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Economic and financial situations will likely change and one has to adjust. Look for help from reputable people who can di rect you to good choices that fulfill your needs. Accepting a loss is a daily reality and process. Sadness is a part of everyday life, especially if you had a good marriage, relationship, or friendship. Isolation isn’t good and you must become connected to new people, places, and achievements. Do you remember all the activities you used to do? Start reacquainting yourself with past acquaintances and ac tivities, or step into new beginnings. Personally, I love to read, play piano, sing, and laugh! I look for opportu nities to indulge these joys as much as possible. Watch something funny on the television. Laughter is good for the soul. Keep in touch with sincere friends, because it is hard to find new ones with such loyalty. Be careful and selective. Join some organizations, and if you don’t like them, go on and try others. Recall all the wonderful memories of your past. Life is forever changed and you must find new avenues of interest. I find that my spiritual life car ries me through every day— through tears, disappointments, and depression. Be optimistic and surround yourself with people who can be positive, care about you, and make you smile. Hobbies can be further developed and shared with others. I would also like to mention that it is alright to be quiet and alone at times. Read the Bible or a book that you like. Meditate and be quiet at times. It is very healthy for you. This is your time to possibly fulfill a lifetime goal. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?
Loneliness: The Overlooked Epidemic by Elissa Clausnitzer
Colebrookdale Railroad offers multiple exciting excursions, and invites you to “Ride in our Deluxe-Coach, Dining, Garden Cafe, First-Class Parlor or First-Class Lounge and bask in the colors of the season or take in the crisp fall air on our open-air car, available to all pas sengers throughout the ride.” Station located in Boyertown. colebrookdalerailroad.com.610-367-0200
Delaware River Railroad Excur sion’s trains depart their station at Phillipsburg, NJ, for “trips for ev ery warescenicalonghournarratedbeautiful,Thereseason!”isa11/2-ridetheDelaRiver.
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Fall Aboard! Granted, some children will jump at the chance to help Grandpa and Grandma rake leaves. The temptation to jump into that neatly-compiled pile of leaves is irresistable. Before fall foliage falls, wouldn’t it be fun for bored kids to board a train with you and immerse yourselves into the autumn beauty of Creation? There are several local passenger railroads that offer different excursions that let you lose track of time—for a while, anyway!
But that’s not all! There are excur sions with stops at gemstone mines, corn mazes, gardens, and pumpkin patches! Sign up for the Dino Days and Polar Express train rides, too! 877-872-4674 877trainride.com.
Jim Thorpe boasts the Reading & Northern Railroad Lehigh Gorge Scenic Train Rides. “Relax and ride comfortably in our vintage coaches built as early as 1917 pulled by die sel engines. The narrated round-trip follows the majestic Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, and into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs, mountain scenery, and wildlife surround the train along the forested route to Old Penn Haven.” 1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA | 570-3258485 lgsry.com. If you and your grandchildren would rather watch trains (and maybe even purchase one!), visit the Merchants Square Mall Model Train Exhibit at 1901 S. 12th St., Allentown. The Allentown Morn ing Call hails it as “the world’s most amazing model train extravaganza.” There are over 40 trains, subways, els, and others, as well as an amuse ment park, skating pond, live thun derstorm, and miniature people and vehicles everywhere! (610) 797-7743
WK&S, The Hawk Mountain Line, Kempton, has many special themed excursions, but also runs regular trips through November 6. Enjoy a beautiful 40-minute round trip aboard their vintage train through lush farmland and verdant forests as the train follows the On telaunee Creek on its journey. On most regular trip days, passengers may ride all day! 610-756-6469 kemptontrain.com. The Allentown & Auburn Rail road is located at 232 Railroad St., Kutztown. They offer unique Mov ie Trains and other specialty rides. One family-friendly fall special is the Pumpkin Train. Ride the train through the colorful Kutztown area farmland in the peak of the autumn season! The train will stop by Sleepy Hollow Picnic Grove for a pumpkin for everyone and a treat for the kids all included with your ticket! 570-7787531 allentownandauburnrr.com.
Active Life is an expandable resource for just about anything you might like to do: play cards, do bible studies, dance, exercise, discuss, sit quietly, be entertained, win prizes, meet or make friends, and have lunch. It is also available to rent for ongoing gatherings, day or night. There are no geographical limits—people travel from all around the area, especially for the longer Ifprograms.youthink
dealt a bit of a blow to the center, but also proved to be a boon. Thanks to a compensatory grant, the center, for whom safety is always a priority, was able to make improvements that make it easier to clean and sanitize the building. These include fresh paint, new flooring, tiled walls and floors in the restrooms, new easier-to-clean floors in gathering rooms, and plexiglass shields at the front desk. These materials make cleaning easier, saving time and costs. There is also a state-of-theart industrial air purification system for added comfort and Ricksafety.isalways
life ends at 55, come to 1633 West Elm Street in Allentown and meet folks who will prove that saying wrong! Call 610-437-3700 for schedules, costs, directions, and other information. You can also visit LVActiveLife.org.
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What comes to mind when you hear the words, “senior center”? If you only think of a run-down building that smells like cabbage and is occupied by lifeless people with walkers—you have not been to Lehigh Valley Ac tive Life (LVAL)! I had the pleasure of touring the center with Executive Director Rick Daugherty. His pride and passion for working with seniors are infectious. When we finally sat down, I learned why LVAL is so popular. The facility is more than just a place to drop off Grand ma for the day. It’s a modern community meeting place that actively encourages participation in—well—any thing you want. Instead of a handshake (a big one came later), Rick handed me 15 pages of activities and information about LVAL. The building reminded me of a conference center, and that is what it is meant to be. Rick invites inter ested parties to participate in, and even initiate, games, programs, entertainment, and discussion groups that in clude anyone who is interested. Sharing, growing, and having fun are what LVAL is all about! With 15,000 square feet and a dedicated staff of seven, it is an ideal venue for just about anything that interests you. In his 27 years of service, Rick has seen attendance and participation blossom. He is always looking for new ideas, such as more discussion groups, study groups, board games, activity and movement classes, and enter tainers. There are opportunities to empower volunteers with leadership skills to take on new challenges. The overarching goal for LVAL is “to leave you with something positive. We want the single person to get in volved, meet new people or just play a round of pinball. Above all, we want people to want to stay.” We talked about how many seniors believe it’s time to hang up their gloves, running shoes, or playing cards because the calendar says so. LVAL wants you to “bring it back!” You might find a support group for “wannabes” in running, photography, or whatever suits you. LVAL wants seniors to thrive in a supportive, accepting atmo COVIDsphere.
on the lookout for new things—new pro grams, discussion groups, games, and volunteers. Vol unteers with dedication and leadership skills can lead groups and activities, and even work at the desk, in the kitchen, or take on other responsibilities. Volunteering at the center can renew a sense of purpose and bring joy to Lehighothers.Valley
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Beware of Pressure Tactics During Medicare Annual Enrollment
Your best course is to work with a local, independently-owned agency with a solid reputation. Why? Some Medicare plans are sold by just one company, so for example, ABC Insurance will only offer you ABC In surance plans. You will also have to shop around on your own or just settle for their brand. But if you go to a firm like Silver Crest, their trained, independent agents will assess all your needs and place you in a plan with ABC Insurance, Capital Blue Cross, Aetna, Geisinger Gold, or whichever plan best fits your needs. Independent agents will review your circumstances and cur rent plans and make sure you are in the best plan for your needs and budget. Silver Crest Insurance, Inc., is a locally-owned, independent insurance agency that works with many different plans and plan options. We are not under any obligation to sell you a plan from a particular provider. Our obligation is to you! Ethics, Communication, and Service are three of our company’s core values. We encourage you to work with an agency that puts these values first, not a solic itor on the phone or TV or Google ad who you will likely never meet or hear from again!
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6 Need Help with Senior Care? 855-233-7034 Medicare Annual Enrollment is coming. It officially begins on October 15th, but like Christmas ads, promos for annual en rollment seem to start earlier each year. You will likely see the usual suspects: Joe Namath, JJ Walker, and even good ol’ Bill Shatner. They are pushing the Medicare Advantage program. It’s not that Advan tage plans are bad—it’s the fact that the ads can be misleading, and the salespeople can be pushy, urging people to switch plans when switching plans may not be appropriate. There have been many complaints about these tactics, causing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to enact new compliance regulations related to phone sales. What can you do to avoid being target ed? Do not call or answer calls from 800 numbers. The people on the other end of the line are there for one reason, and one reason only: to sell you a plan! These are high-pressure sales tactics, and you are sim ply a number. Do NOT respond to tear-off mailers! Your response is sold to multiple agents as a lead. You are inviting solicita tions from many agents and it’s difficult to sort the good from the bad. Be wary of submitting your personal information to online brokers with no physical address. Again, your info is often sold as a lead, and you’ll get more calls and mail offers.
by Daniel Banks, Silver Crest Insurance
As an independent insurance agency we have great relationships with many well-known, reputable insurance companies, giving you the power of choice. Our agents will help you sign up for Medicare, explain your coverage options, and sign you up for the best supplement to fit your needs and budget! Call 610-868-5801 or visit Silvercrestins.com
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As you seek to distinguish among the voices, listen to the words of the prophet: “To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this [God’s] word, it is because there is no light in them” (Isaiah 8:20). Make the Word of God your standard as you create the story of your life. Then, your life will be one of high quality, with a purpose and a message that are easy to comprehend.
Walking in spiritual darkness is like trying to read a nov el in an unlit room—there is no benefit to either one. There is a multitude of life guides available but only one true standard for life. “Again Jesus spoke to them, say ing, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12).
The Bible sets clear, reliable standards for life that anyone can follow. Solomon, speaking to his son, wrote, “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight. Prize her highly, and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her. She will place on your head a graceful garland; she will bestow on you a beautiful crown” (Proverbs 4:7–9). The same book, in chapter 31, pictures an “excellent wife,” concluding with, “Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised” (v. 30).
Just as a standard is needed to guide an author seeking to take us on a literary journey, a lifestyle guide is needed to help us journey through life. Psalm 119:105 tells us, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
7LIFESTYLES OVER 50 Lehigh Valley Fall 2022 The Style Guide for Writing Your Life’s Story by Alan Allegra
For the professional writer, CMOS stands for the Chica go Manual of Style. It may not be evident in this emailtext-billboard-Twitter world, but there are certain rules and styles to be kept to assure that written communi cation is consistently high-quality and easy to compre hend. Ironically, there are so many different manuals that there is a lack of consistency. Editors and writers can choose from Turabian, APA, MLS, AP, Lapsing Into a Comma, Grammar Girl, The Little Style Guide to Great Christian Writing and Publishing, Strunk and White, Dreyer’s English, and in-house guides (Yes, I have my own as well). That list merely skims the surface of the murky pool of correct guides to style and grammar. Just for fun, look up “Oxford comma” to get an idea of how rabid stylists can get over the tiniest jots and tittles of Whenpunctuation.itcomes to life, there are a multitude of style guides to choose from, each with its distinct flavor and authority. In life, where you place your comma is insignificant compared to where you place your trust. With so many voices screaming at you from screens and ear buds, how do you know which ones to heed and which to Thereheave?isa guide for life that will teach you how to live with style, and it’s the #1 bestseller of all time, with good reason—the Bible.
When you see the acronym “CMOS,” what comes to mind? If you are into electronics, you may think of Com plementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. If plant science is your passion, you might picture what happens when you look at the north side of a tree. The former hippie thinks (If he can still think at all), “Cool, Man! Out ta Sight!” The overworked mother may hear the refrain, “Come, Make Our Supper!” The weary reader may now be thinking, sans acronym, “Get to the point already!”
“Because IBD has no cure, I have the privilege of working with my patients to manage their conditions throughout their lives,” Dr. Schneider said. “I get to develop long-term relation ships, which I value.” During their fellowships at Penn, they worked alongside na tional IBD experts, learned about the lat est treatment options, and were involved in treating patients with complex IBD cases. Today, they use that knowledge to quickly determine the most effective course of treatment for each newAfterpatient.completing his fellowship, Dr. Schneider joined St. Luke’s Gastroenter ology Specialists. Delighted with the practice’s comradery and commitment to serving patients, he encouraged Dr. Tomov to join the practice. Drs. Schneider and Tomov are part of a team of other St. Luke’s gastroenterologists, dietitians, and nurses with ex pertise in treating IBD. “We practice evi dence-based medicine and use the latest and safest treatments,” Dr. Tomov said. “We provide individualized treat ment approaches and work with our patients to provide the right care for them. This Disease—Where To Find Expert Care by Mary DeHaven, St. Luke's University Health Network
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Inflammatory Bowel
Vesko Tomov, MD, PhD YecheskelMDSchneider,
Two years after citizens dismantled the Berlin Wall separating West Germany from Communist Germany, a Bulgar ian exchange student faced a challenge that would change the direction of his life. It would lead him on a journey to St. Luke’s University Health Network, where he and his colleagues would provide the latest treatments to help patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—a chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract with symptoms including frequent diar rhea, urgency, bleeding, and abdom inalToday,pain.
To you it’s about making the right choice...To us, it’s personal.
Vesko Tomov, MD, PhD, is a researcher, gastroenterologist, and IBD specialist with St. Luke’s Gastro enterology Associates. But in 1991, he was an exchange student at a Con necticut high school. There, two teachers challenged him to think critically and question, which was discouraged during his childhood in then-commu nist Bulgaria. Dr. Tomov, a third-gen eration physician, received a medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Cambridge, and completed an internship and residency, as well as gastroenterology and IBD fellowships, at the Hospital of U Penn in Phila delphia.Itwas there that Dr. To mov met a bright young fellow, Yecheskel Schnei der, MD. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Dr. Schneider graduated from New York University School of Medi cine in New York City. He completed his residency and gastroenterology fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hos pital-Weill Cornell before his IBD fellowship at Penn. Dr. Schneider decided to become a physician after witnessing the positive impact physicians had on the life of his mother, who had a chronic autoimmune lung disease.
A nurse navigator guides patients to ensure they receive coordinated and timely evaluations, tests, treatments, and follow-up care. Pre-authorization specialists work with insurance provid ers to coordinate necessary referrals and com munication.“Manypatients with IBD assume their quali ty of life must be poor forever. They put up with a lot of unnecessary misery with diarrhea, pain, bleeding, etc.,” Dr. Tomov said. “It doesn’t have to be that way. My goal is to restore my patients’ quality of life and bowel function so they can liveIBDnormally.”alsoincreases the risk of cancer and can affect other areas of the body. Symptoms can include arthritis-like joint pain, skin rashes, eye inflammation, and blood clots. As a result, the IBD specialists work with other specialists, including St. Luke’s oncologists, rheumatol ogists, dermatologists, and ophthalmologists. Furthermore, they work closely with colorectal surgeons.“One of my goals is to minimize the need for surgery,” Dr. Tomov said. “Conversely, there are situations where IBD is severe, and surgery can be lifesaving. Recognizing that and guiding the patients towards a good surgeon is essential.” They see patients in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Coaldale. Dr. Schneider particularly enjoys providing care where it wasn’t available previ ously. “I like that we meet patients where they are instead of expecting them to come to us.” For more information or to schedule an appointment with a St. Luke’s IBD Center physi cian, call 484-526-6545 or visit gastroenterology/make-an-appointmentwww.sluhn.org/.
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LIFESTYLES OVER 50 Lehigh Valley Fall 2022 means addressing their individual concerns and needs.”Dr.Schneider added, “We are at the forefront in providing IBD care and make sure everyone is getting the most up-to-date, evidence-based care. We love helping patients with IBD and we’re very patient-centered and patient-focused.”
Bowel Disease continued Your peace of mind depends on choosing the best Memory Care community for your loved one. Every detail at Leg end—from the purposefully-designed environment that eases navigation, to the advanced programming—contributes to a higher quality of life. Meeting residents at the exact point in their journey with the precise care they need is the basis of our Innovative Parallel Programming. From music therapy that awakens memories to art therapy that improves attention, we tailor activities to meet them at their level of interest, need, and ability. Our exclusive robotic seal responds to your loved one, inspir ing smiles and laughter. This Award-Winning Therapeutic Bio feedback Interactive Robot also reduces wandering, decreases loneliness, improves socialization, and increases vocabulary. Residents realize more sensory experiences with the In door Sensory Garden for Therapeutic Horticulture. Evidence-based benefits of digging hands in dirt and tending a garden include improved motor skills, elevated mood, and reduced Althoughmedications.yourloved one’s brain may have started to deteriorate, we can still open new neural pathways with these and other therapies, improving cognitive function. Some call this “neuroplasticity.” We call it our mission. Our stimulating life-enriching, brain-expanding therapies are just the beginning.
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Join St. Luke’s and D&L National Heritage Corridor in Trail-Blazing Initiative
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tailonthetrail.org, is a great resource that provides trail maps and information about upcoming events, such as walks and runs. There’s also a Get Your Tail on the Trail web app and Facebook page. There’s still time to participate in the 165-Mile Chal lenge held each year from May to November. The chal lenge encourages participants to log a combined total of 165 miles of exercise at any time during the challenge period; so run, walk, hike, bike, or pad dle. Every mile logged during one of the challenges counts towards great prizes, too. And you can use many locations in addition to the D&L trail. You can log miles anywhere you exercise—your local park, the streets in your neighborhood, or even cardio equipment at the gym. Research shows that exercising, espe cially outdoors, has numerous health ben efits. Get Your Tail on the Trail aims to connect people to the outstanding views along the D&L Trail while increasing health awareness and improving the over all health status of the community. Our St. Luke’s and D&L partnership provides individuals and families with nutrition and exercise programs that create and promote a culture of personal wellness and a sense of community.
Log your miles and earn free gear! To register, go to Get Your Tail on the Trail.
Get Your Tail on the Trail to Enjoy Fall’s Beauty and Reap the Benefits of Exercise
by Mary DeHaven, St. Luke's University Health Network
“Through the trees comes autumn with her serenade. Melodies the sweetest music ever played.” —“Autumn Serenade” Songwriters, poets, and novelists throughout the ages have extolled the virtues of autumn. And there’s no better way to enjoy the beauty of the season than by exploring the miles and miles of trails right here in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.
As part of our commitment to improving health in our community, St. Luke’s conducts a Community Health Needs Assessment every three years. During this process, we gather data, conduct surveys, and meet with community leaders to identify our community’s significant health concerns. Promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing chronic disease is one of the top three health priority areas in the Lehigh Valley.
To make it easier to harvest the health benefits these trails offer, St. Luke’s Uni versity Health Network (St. Luke’s) and Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (D&L) have partnered to bring the community a family fun initiative: Get Your Tail on the Trail! The “trail” is the nearly continuous 165-mile multiuse D&L Trail that begins near Wil kes-Barre in the mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania and follows three historic transportation systems (the Lehigh Valley Railroad, the Lehigh Canal, and the Delaware Canal) en route to Bristol, PA, just outside Philadelphia. By linking St. Luke’s healthy lifestyle expertise with the recreational and heritage leadership of D&L, members of our community can log miles to achieve their personal goals of health, fitness, and fun. Community members can participate in ongoing challenges by entering exercise miles in the online trail tracker and can attend special community events held by Get Your Tail on the Trail. All challenges and special events are FREE for participants. Incentives can be earned along the way to help you stay motivated to maintain healthy lifestyle habits with exercise and nu trition. The Get Your Tail on the Trail website, www.
The majority of Americans have spent decades turning their houses into homes—places of comfort, rest, and of course, wonderful memories. It is no surprise that so many are reluctant to abandon the familiar and the comfortable—the physical place that is the extension of their identity.
If you are considering an investment in your home accessi bility and safety, please reach out to the experts listed in our magazine. If you need a copy of the Lifestyles over 50 2022 Annual Directory, call us at 855-233-7034 or email editor@ lifestylesover50.com.
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Smart home technology has made caregiving by loved ones or professionals more seamless with coded door access control, automated lighting, voice command and control, fall notification and alerting, activity alerting, video surveil lance, and other innovations. Homes can be made safer and more accessible with simple, low-tech upgrades, like adding grab bars, hand rails, and railings. Other safety options include rearrang ing furniture, adding or upgrading lighting, and eliminating tripping hazards. “People don’t realize how dangerous bathrooms can be, with water and soap and maneuvering around obstacles in tight spaces. It is a recipe for disaster,”
As many of us age and develop mobility challenges, we struggle with the decision to either move to a new location that is accommodating to our needs or remain in the famil iar and comfortable dwelling that we have made our home. Fortunately, new technologies are available to help seniors, boomers, and others with accessibility needs have the best of both worlds. Simple technologies, like lighting, motion detectors, call pendants, and cameras, can provide comfort and confidence in the home, and tethering the home devices together with Google or Alexa can facilitate caregiving re sponsibilities for caregivers. Aging in place has never been this accommodating. Se niors now have the ability to command and control things with just their voice. Smart homes can be programmed to behave a certain way depending on various factors to create custom scenes based on rule-based actions. Lights turn on and off without any interaction. Heating and cooling zones regulate themselves based on zone activity. Fully-loaded smart homes can save consumers up to 35% on energy bills.
Age in Place with Grace by Frederick MacDougal
says Bruce Montgomery, RN, owner of Grab Bar Pros, a company dedicated to installing home grab bars, hand rails, and other safety products. Another obstacle that can reduce one’s quality of life by confining them to one-floor living or force them to move is the staircase. “Over my career of working with seniors and their families, doing the stairs can cause a lot of anxiety for the loved one as well as the caregiver,” says Bob Pretopa pa, owner and founder of Power Stair Lifts. “Whether they need to do laundry in the basement or access the second floor bathroom, we have seen stair lifts transform people’s lives and give them the confidence to remain safely in their home,” explains Pretopapa. Stair lift options are plentiful, and the cost of a new straight stair lift is less than the cost of moving and a frac tion of the cost of an institutional setting. Stair lifts are also available for stairs with landings and townhouses with mul tiple staircases that contain curves. There are also options for renting a stair lift for short-term cases, as well as used stair lift Whileoptions.manystudies have been done that say that a kitch en or bathroom renovation provides the best return-on-in vestment for homeowners, the best home investment for seniors can be found in any number of mobility products. They can be much less expensive and burdensome than a trip to the hospital, a stay in rehab, the anxiety of de creased mobility, or being forced to move. Most certainly, mobility-assistance products provide peace-of-mind for loved ones that they otherwise would not have, and that itself is priceless.
“I just want to get out of the house on a regular basis, have something to do that is meaning ful or somewhat enjoyable, and help offset some of my living expenses now,” says Bethlehem resident Diane. “I want to be available to help out my daughter and have time to visit my grandkids, that’s my priority, so I want something that is flexible for my life right now.”
When talking with boomers and seniors who have formally retired from their full-time professions, these sentiments are heard across the Lehigh Valley and the nation. We have listed at the end of this article a few resources that can help needy seniors with their job Threesearch.main categories come to mind when surveying the job market: fun jobs, fulfilling jobs, and seasonal jobs. Of course, qualifications, compensation, and other considerations vary according to the employer’s needs, but a little research will help you find a fit. Or you can just cruise the highways and take note of the billboards and road signs advertising openings in a variety of fields. Also, given the current employment situation, the advertisers that you see in our magazine are probably seeking part-time employees in numerous areas of their organizations!
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An example of what is out there comes from Stacy Ross, HR Manager for the Allentown Art Museum. At the Museum, we are looking for a few part-time museum guards and thought it might be a match for those over 55 looking for a bit of money and a way to stay active in their community. We are a really in teresting place to work and our visitor services usu ally work 5-hour shifts. Great for covering a dinner out or a full tank of gas!
Cetronia Ambulance has part-time Paratransit posi tions that entail providing non-emergency medical transportation for patients. This could be for litter or Unretirement continued on next page
Fun jobs are usually found at local attractions. These range from amusement parks to museums to historical organizations. Fun can be fun for fun’s sake, but fun can also be a vehicle for education.
Seniors Lead the Unretirement Wave by Jeffrey Tintle, Jr.
Some work may be simple, some may require training. A few places to check are the Lehigh Valley Zoo, Crayola Factory, ArtsQuest, Symphony Hall, Dorney Park, State Theatre, indoor rec areas like Sky Zone, historical societies, parks and recreation areas, municipal sites, schools—whatever you can think of. It never hurts to inquire!
Did you know that the last full week in September is National Employ Older Workers Week , a time to celebrate and promote the value that our older adults bring to the Nowworkforce?thatthe maelstrom of COVID unfurls into a mean dering current of normalcy, boomers and seniors are wad ing back into the workforce. Whether impelled by loneli ness and boredom or propelled by financial need, many are seeking part-time employment Inopportunities.somecases, seniors desire to pick up a few extra bucks to offset inflation and supplement retirement income yet eschew a full-time commitment and heavy responsibilities.
Fulfilling jobs are generally found in the service, ed ucation, medical, ministry, and healthcare sectors, among others. Following are some local examples to give you a taste of what is available. Perhaps you have never thought of these!
The Vero at Bethlehem is putting the finishing touches on their construction and hoping to open their doors in February of 2023. If you want to be a part of something new, check their website for opportunities. They will be hiring a business office manager, memory care director, chef, caregivers, and experiencestoresSchools—tradero-bethlehemleisurecare.com/our-communities/vereceptionists.andotherwise—andcraftarelookingforinstructorswithyourandskills.
Seasonal jobs are good if you aren’t quite ready to commit to jumping back into the workforce on a permanent basis, you could test-drive some seasonal jobs from any num ber of local retailers, restaurants and diners, and other companies that gear up for the holiday season. The best part is that you may score some employee discounts to offset your holiday budget and you will have peace of
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Unretirement continued mind knowing your commitment will end after the holiday season. Resources Following are some of the many resources that may help your job search.
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14 Need Help with Senior Care? 855-233-7034 Solution on Page 22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 www.CrosswordWeaver.com ACROSS1 I own Power Stair Lifts 3 Another name for a train ride 5 Malcolm __________ 8 Providing non-medical transportation 10 A geneology company 11 Gangsters who inspired a fashion trend 12 A pastoral care program for persons with dementia 14 Fashionable First Lady 15 A local outdoor exercise program DOWN2 A word for widespread disease 4 A comma named after a university 6 Important people in a child's life 7 A field of medicine specializing in the abdomen 8 A place to sit and chat 9 This "animal" brings smiles to memory care residents. 13 A psychedelic pattern for 60s clothing All of these answers can be found in this issue!
One of the changes my family experiences in the fall is that we don’t hang out on the porch as much. Once in a while, when there is a warm winter day, we bundle up and head out to one of our favorite places. Our porch is a second-generation porch where many stories have been shared—some good, some not so good. It overlooks the Lehigh Valley with a gorgeous view of scenery ranging from balloons floating by to rainbows high in the sky. We have glider rocking chairs and we rock and glide to the beat of spring, summer, and early fall.
If Only Our Porch Could TALK!
One night, we watched the trail from a rocket launch in Virginia! That is how far into the night sky we can see. Both children and adults blow bubbles from the porch, and smile as they float through the magnificent sky. We have several bird feeders in the front yard, and the birds are part of the events constantly happening. We see barn swallows, cardinals, blue birds, robins, and so many more. Here is a great website where you can “visit” many of the birds we see and hear: birdwatchinghq.com/ common-birds-in-new-jersey/. This site has taught us the ability to learn about each bird and their sounds as they chatter away. They are particularly loud and are raucous in their behavior when they are waiting for my husband to feed them. It always makes us laugh! From our porch we see deer, groundhogs, rabbits, and fox. We watch the neighboring fields as the corn is plant ed, grows tall and green, turns brown, and is eventually harvested. We can experience the march of the seasons as the trees blossom and then turn vibrant autumn colors
When family and friends come over, they head right to the porch, anxious for a cup of hot chocolate at Grand ma and Grandpa’s or a coffee seasoned with lots of love. We eat meals on the porch with or without a tray while sharing personal news, politics, and everyday stories.
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before the leaves fall. In the spring, summer, and fall, we can look out over Easton and see the storm fronts approaching. In the winter, we can stand and watch the snowstorms develop. One day, I walked out to the porch and there was a deer standing directly in front of the porch steps. We just stared at each other, then he ran off. I looked it up on Google and found that when you see a deer staring at you in your front yard, it’s a sign that you can overcome challenging circum stances with a sense of calm and dignity. Deer will help us remember to be kind to ourselves and oth ers. Interesting message, because shortly after my deer visit, I had a challenging issue that required me to act calmly and with dignity and especially be gentle with myself. God willing, we hope to be able to continue sit ting on our front porch for many years to come— waving to our neighbors; talking to the birds; blowing bubbles; having meals there; and rocking away the stresses of the day! If you are ever in the neighborhood, come ROCK with us!
FREE TALK! Wounds…How Do I Manage?, Diedra McCafferty, DO, Thursday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m.–noon, Up per Perkiomen YMCA, 1399 Quakertown Rd., Penns burg. Free community talk with medical director Dr. Diedra McCafferty of St. Luke’s Wound Management. Dr. McCafferty treats and manages patients with non
FREE TALK! The Most Common Injuries of the Weekend Warrior, Tyler Smith, DO, Monday, Sept. 19, 5–6 p.m., AND Thursday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m.–noon, Upper Perkiomen YMCA, 1399 Quakertown Rd., Pennsburg Join this free community talk with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Tyler Smith of St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care. Dr. Smith diagnoses and treats the full spectrum of sports-related injuries, offering conservative and surgical options.
With Kristina Thornburg, DO, and Marylou Rainone, DO, of Geisinger St. Luke’s General Surgery, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 5:30–6:30 p.m., Blue Mountain School District Walking Trail, 685 Red Dale Rd., Orwigsburg. Meet in front of the school district office by the underpass. Please wear pink. Walk with a Doc – Upper Macungie Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m., Lone Lane Park, 30 Lone Lane, Allentown
OTHER WALKS AND RUNS Recovery Is for Everyone Walk Saturday, Sept. 17, 8:30–10 a.m., St. Luke’s Penn Foun dation, 807 Lawn Ave., Sellersville. Join St. Luke’s Penn Foundation staff, clients, alumni, and community allies in our first-ever recovery walk to honor those in recov ery and their families and individuals lost along the way. Eliminate the stigma associated with addiction and mental health and raise awareness that recovery is possible. Following the walk is a separate event orga nized by Sweatshirt of Hope that will include linkage to non-profits, first responders, and faith communities. Free food and resources for all.
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To register for classes and programs, visit our online event calendar at sluhn.org/calendar or call St. Luke’s InfoLink at 1-866-STLUKES (785-8537), option 4.
Saturday, Oct. 1, 10–11 a.m., Covered Bridge Rd., 2465 Wehr Mill Rd., Allentown. Meet across the street from the house addressed 2503 Wehr Mill Rd. (Corner of Wehr Mill and River Rds).
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Join St. Luke’s University Health Network and Walk with a Doc! Talk with one of a variety of doctors, other St. Luke’s health care professionals, and other communi ty members. A short educational talk followed by a walk at your own pace and distance. Free but registration is required. Also, be sure to sign up for Get Your Tail on the Trail. Then every time you participate in a Walk with a Doc event you can log miles toward free prizes. Walk with a Doc – South Whitehall
Walk with a Doc at Park at 4th With Nicole Yoder, DO, Monday, Oct. 3, 4–5 p.m. Park at 4th: 301 W. Mill Street, Quakertown. Meet at the amphitheater.
Friday, Sept. 16, 10 – 11 a.m., AND Thu., Nov. 10, 2–3 p.m., St. Luke’s Hospital–Anderson Campus, Medical Office Building, 1700 St. Luke’s Blvd., Easton, Conference Rms. A&B, Medical Office Bldg, St. Luke’s An derson Campus, AND Tuesday, Oct. 25, 10–11 a.m., St. Luke’s University Hospital–Bethlehem Campus, 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, Trauma Conference Room, Ground Floor, East Wing. Part of a national trauma ini tiative to train first responders and the public on how to control bleeding in the event of an accident or injury to improve the injured patient’s chance of survival. This one-hour trauma and bleeding prevention education program is provided free of charge to individuals, police departments, school groups, and community groups.
FREE TALK! Understanding Osteoarthritis and Its Effects on Hips and Knees, Gregory Gilson, DO, Mon day, Oct. 3, 5–6 p.m., Upper Perkiomen YMCA, 1399 Quakertown Rd., Pennsburg. Free community talk with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gregory Gilson of St. Luke’s Or thopedic Care. Dr. Gilson specializes in joint replace ment, reconstruction, and joint-preserving treatments. Autumn Hope-A-Thon, Thursday, Nov. 3, 6:30–8:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Penn Foundation, 807 Lawn Ave., Sell ersville. Celebrate with us as we shine a light on healing, recovery, and family. Hear firsthand how your support can change the lives of individuals and families strug gling with mental health and addiction issues. Whether you join us at our sponsor dinner or watch from the com fort of your home, you are sure to be inspired. Together, we can instill hope, inspire change, and build communi ty! For more information and to become a sponsor, tumn-hope-a-thon/.https://www.pennfoundation.org/how-you-can-help/auvisit St. Luke’s Caregiver Support Group
One-Year Anniversary Celebration at St. Luke’s Carbon Campus, Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 500 St. Luke’s Dr., Lehighton. Free health and wellness screen ings, kid-friendly activities, Wildlands Conservancy wildlife demonstrations, food, giveaways, and a special performance from the Lehighton High School Band! Children are encouraged to come dressed in costumes for safe trick-or-treating at festival booths.
22 and Oct. 27, 10–11:15 a.m. or 5:45–7 p.m. Meets virtually until further notice. This is an open group. Members welcome to join any time, no registration required. Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are safe places for caregivers and family and friends of persons with dementia. For more information, contact Erica Coyne or Robyn Burton at 484-526-5706 or 1-866-STLUKES (785-8537).
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St. Luke’s Anderson Campus weekdays from 4 – 6 pm St. Luke’s Monroe Campus 7 days from 4 – 6 pm $3.99 dinner includes entree, salad, side, vegetable, dessert, and 12 oz. drink. Please indicate you are ordering the older adult meal to the dietary staff
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As parents to three young boys, my wife and I cherish not only the practical assistance from our in-laws and parents, but also the intergenerational exchange that enriches our boys’ lives. There is no one better equipped or better posi tioned to reinforce our family values to our boys, which are a personal relationship with Jesus, perseverance through chal lenges, and loving and serving others. This is especially true because I cannot measure up to the virtues that I espouse; it is not about perfect execution but complete commitment, even in Thankfailure.you to all of you grandparents who faithfully in vest in your grandchildrens’ lives. Whether or not you believe you deserve these accolades, we can all agree that as parents and grandparents, we must invest in the lives of those closest to us. This is a call to action to Christian grandparents and an invitation to attend a workshop to equip and encourage you to leave a rich spiritual legacy with your grandchildren. It is acknowledged that many grandparents are chal lenged with distance—either relational or geographic, and sometimes both. Grandparents are special people and can find special little ways to connect with grandchildren, wheth er by a video call or a letter. At the end of a popular podcast series segment, there is one powerful question: “What is the most courageous thing that you’ve ever done?” The answers have never been about any physical feat but rather working up the courage to confront one’s own emotional and psy chological strongholds, almost always some manifestation of pride. It could be a grudge or forgiveness, arrogance, narcissism, or even apathy. We have all made missteps in our lives, but it is always in our humility and transparency that we find restoration and hope. Authenticity with children and grand children brings restoration where it is needed and inspires in credible hope for all. Our world needs more hope, and grand parents are the ones to communicate it. Or, to paraphrase the apostle Peter, to share the hope that is within you. This should be the legacy of every grandparent.
One of the peculiar sins of the twentieth century which we’ve developed to a very high level is the sin of credulity. It has been said that when human beings stop believing in God they believe in nothing. The truth is much worse: they believe in anything.—Malcolm Muggeridge. Grandparents are said to be willing to do anything for their beloved grandchildren. While showering them with gifts, shuttling them to activities, and shielding them from un pleasantries, grandparents need to prioritize the relational above the transactional. What does that mean?
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A Grandparent’s Most Important Job by Jeffrey Tintle, Jr.
In March 2022, a survey commissioned by Ancestry, the genealogy company, found that 53% of Americans could not name all of their grandparents. Despite that, the majority of respondents had a high level of interest in knowing their grand parents’ stories and wanted to learn more about their elders.
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Workshop: Grandparenting Matters Saturday, November 12, 2022 | 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. $15 per person or $25 per couple. All participants receive a workbook. Light lunch provided. Additional information and registration at cedarcrest.church/seasoned-citizens. Registration deadline is Sep. 30! Cedar Crest Bible Fel lowship, 1151 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103
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Scheduled to open this winter, excitement is building for the area’s newest senior community – The Vero at Bethlehem. Managed by Leisure Care, The Vero is backed by more than 50 years of excellence in hospitality-focused senior living, bringing a unique and refreshing approach to retirement.
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Primary and general elections are important times to exercise our unique freedom to choose the men and women who will govern us and to affect the future of those issues that concern and inspire us. Some states have changed policies and procedures for voting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so if you have not voted in a while, you should check up on times, dates, procedures, and candidates in your state. Here are some links to sites where you can find Pennsylvania election information so you can be an informed voter.
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Antidote for brain drain. According to a study done in France, people who are employed have less risk of developing dementia. A longer life. Research tells us that working longer correlates to living longer.
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Remedy for boredom. Some people don’t anticipate the isolation they feel when they leave the workforce.
Increased energy. Finding a new employment opportunity can give you a reason to jump out of bed and start anew. Socialization with others. Many people meet their closest friends on the job. Working with others is key to healthy aging. If any of these reasons sparks an interest, consider becoming a caregiver with Senior Solutions! Call 610-258-0700 for an interview.
We help seniors remain independent at home or within their community! What better way to make a difference in someone’s life and earn some extra money! Hourly rate of pay is based on the number of hours you want to work. Seniors Solutions is wholly owned and operated by Morningstar Senior Living, Inc. W. North Street Nazareth, PA 18064 (on the Moravian Hall Square campus)
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Men of Retirement Age club (MORA), 11:00 a.m. every Wednesday, Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Rd., Bethlehem Salvation Army Senior Pro gram Varied social programs every Thur. 10:45, lunch at noon. 521 Pembroke Rd., Bethlehem. Seniors 50 and over. 610-867-4681
Lower Macungie Senior Citizens meet first and third Tuesdays at noon. Commu nity Center, 3450 Brookside Rd., Macungie. Speakers, en tertainment, food for LMT residents 60 and comjohncramsey2002@yahoo.older.
AARP #5415 1st Thurs., St. Timothy’s Church, 140 S. Ott St., Allentown. Social hour, refreshments noon, business meeting 1:00. Guests welcome. Bring non-perishable food for Allentown Food Bank. 610437-4265
Volunteers Needed Meals on Wheels Volunteers needed to deliver meals to homebound seniors in the Greater Lehigh Valley. 610-691-1030 | mowglv.org Sights for Hope seeks vol unteers to assist people with visual impairments as com panions and drivers. Office assistants and vision screeners also needed. Training provid ed. 610-433-6018 rita@sightsforhope.orgx231
Allentown First Thurs. of the month at Lehigh Val ley Active Life, 11:00 a.m. Second Wed. of the month at Parkland Community Library, 3:30 p.m. Memory Cafe Join us for coffee and conver sation, specifically for people with dementia and caregivers.
LVMAC Third Wednesday of the month. Saucon Manor, Hellertown, noon – 1:30. info@lvmac.org | www. lvmac.org | 484-788-0196
Advent Moravian Church, 2nd and 4th Thursday, 10:00 – noon. 3730 Jacksonville Rd., Hanover Township, Bethlehem. St. Luke’s Walk with a Doc Program Virtual walks include St. Luke’s providers explaining healthy living top ics to educate and promote wellness. See pages 16–17 of this issue for details!
Heartland Hospice seeks volunteers to offer bedside support and presence to those facing terminal illness. Training, flex. hours. Robin Trexler, 610-266-0134 Compassionate Care seeks volunteers to help others with companionship, doula, endof-life, biography writers. Call Elena at 610-770-6500. Social Support Spirit Alive is a pastoral care program for individuals in mid-to-late stages of demen tia. Addresses spiritual needs of residents with cognitive impairment. Incorporates best practices in dementia care, Godly Play methods, and Montessori concepts to create an interactive, faithbased experience. 610-7945119 | Emily 610-927-8553Southerton
Please note: As of our research at press time, the following information was deemed accurate. In the aftermath of COVID, things change rapidly. Please use the contact information to verify event details.
Compeer of LV Volunteer 4 hrs. a month with a person with mental illness. Listen, go for a walk, watch a movie, enjoy a cup of coffee, etc. Main duty: Have fun! 610-432-3919 x2261
ENCORE women’s cancer support and exercise group Tues. 6:30–8 p.m., Fri. 9:15–10:30 a.m. Allentown YMCA, 425 S. 15th St. 610-351-9622 | allentownym caywca.org
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Jordan United Church of Christ 2nd Sat., 10:30 a.m. Like gardening? Rt. 309 and Walbert Ave., Allen town, Peace Garden, custom peace sculpture, peace pole, worship areas, biblical plants, children’s bed, gazebo, swing, trails. 610-395-2218
Palmer Senior Group 1:00–4:00 p.m., Charles Chrin Community Center, Palmer Township Prayer & Share Together for Emotional Wholeness via Zoom, 2nd Tues. of the month, 7–8:30 p.m. Interest ed women call 610-395-8756. Email linda3bart@gmail.com for Zoom link. Healthy Living / Exercise Bethlehem YMCA For in formation, call 518-439-4394 | ymcabethlehem.org Allentown YMCA For infor mation, call 610-351-9622 | allentownymcaywca.org Third Street Alliance, Easton YMCA | thirdstreetal liance.org | familyYMCA.org | 610-258-6158
Seniors free on Sundays. Rotating exhibits. Eclectic Collecting is a romp through lesser-known areas of their collection, wonderful and unusual artworks that don’t often make it on 610-432-433331allentownartmuseum.orgdisplay.N.FifthSt.,Allentown Caregiver Support Groups
Lehigh County Aging PA MEDI health insurance counselors answer questions about Medicare and Medic aid. Get unbiased informa tion about plans. lehighcoun ty.org | 610-782-3200
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St. Luke’s Caregiver Support Virtual Group Sometimes You Just Need To Share with Someone Who Understands. Informal groups meet virtually until further notice. These are open groups. Members can join any time, no registration needed. Alzheimer’s Associa tion caregiver support groups with trained facilitators, a safe place for caregivers, fam ily, friends of persons with Developdementia.a support system, exchange information, talk through issues and coping, feelings, needs, concerns, learn about community resources. Erica Coyne 484-526-5706 or 1-866-STLUKES (785-8537).
Happenings: Events, Groups, Activities, and More
Before the age of cell phones, people sat on the porch or stoop and held actual conversations, looking at each other face-to-face, for hours. World problems were solved, relationships strengthened, “likes” were genuine, and the only cost might be a home-cooked meal. If you’re hungry for nostalgic foods, toys, and other old-timey items, check out Cracker Barrel (shop.cracker barrel.com) and Vermont Country Store (vermontcoun trystore.com).
What does “fall” mean to you? We know, at this age, that word has medical connotations. But we mean “fall” as in “au tumn,” the only season with two names. For homeowners, it can mean raking leaves. For seniors moving into retirement villages, it means leaving rakes. Fall is a time of change. Leaves change colors, kids change grades, governments change during election years, menus change with the harvest, and people change clothes with the weather. Remember when TV stations changed program ming with the “new fall schedule”? Let’s take a look back to see what befell us in autumns gone by.
FUN Boomer kids and TV heavily influenced fun in the 50s and 60s. Kids had money to spend and plenty of places to spend it. Eating at those new diners was not complete without playing your favorite hits on the jukebox . There was one at each table! Music was measured in RPMs before gigabytes. You could go home in your station wagon or banana bike and watch TV shows (some in color!) for juveniles, like Batman and The Mon kees, while playing with your troll and Barbie dolls. Collecting baseball cards was “Topps” then, and selling them can be profitable now! Wham-O made up to 170,000 Super Balls a day. Did you have one or more? What about an Etch A Sketch? Could you make circles on it?
Mod men donned tailored suits and sophisticated ensembles while women enjoyed polka dots, paneled dresses, and boots. Mini skirts, and tight, colored hosiery followed by men’s pin stripe “Bonnie and Clyde” suit and solid hats. Women’s kneehigh boots stepped in, and paisleys, tie-dyes, broad collars, beads, and whatever else you could throw together made an anti-establishment statement.
FASHIONS
The 1960s brought a chaos of fast-moving change in culture that was reflected in the clothing of the moment. The decade began with loose-fitting coats over matching dresses with coordinating hats, gloves, and short heels.
Dancing cheek-to-cheek gave way to twisting the night away and disco fever. Who needed partners?
In the mid-60s, coordination went down the drain as the British Mod Movement crossed the ocean. Fitted clothing gave way to looser tailoring and bright colors in sheer fabrics.
The 1970s was the decade of Me. People dressed however they liked, and bell-bottom pants, leisure lounge suits, and platform shoes were a mercifully-short trend. Open shirts, jumpsuits, traditional suits, torn punk jeans, and leather closed out the decade.
When First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy came on the scene, so did tailored coats, strapless gowns, and elbow-length gloves. As women entered the workforce, bow collars were their answer to the masculine shirt and tie.
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FOOD Remember automats, those machines where you dropped in some coins and were rewarded with dry sandwiches and cold soup? No wait, no waiter, no guarantee that the food was fresh. With the space craze of the 60s came Space Food Sticks, forerun ners of today’s energy bars. They crash-landed in the 80s. The FizzNik was an ice cream soda in a straw. You put ice cream in it and used it like a straw, with the soda blending with the ice cream and fizzing all over the floor. Screaming Yellow Zonkers, Fiddle Fad dle, and Poppycock were popcorn treats as crazy and mod as the 60s. Spam® (SPiced hAM)was introduced in 1937 and is still around. If you have a can from your youth, it’s probably still good.
In the 1950s, the focus was on summer attire (and those who wore them). Ladies liked the feel of wearing summer cloth ing all year long, so halter tops and fitted waists were popular. Remember those rompers and high-waisted pants that complemented swimwear?
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