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From The Editor Art Villafane

We are in the throes of the summer of 2017, and I love it. I am not a winter person so I am in my element now. I enjoy that we do things outdoors, and I hope you do as well.

To that end we have our usual listing of outdoor music concerts here in the Valley. Grab yourself a hat, pack a portable chair in case it is needed, and go out to some of these concerts. The music is great and you will have a fun time.

Along the same line we have things you can do with your grandkids. With school out the kids have time on their hands so this is your chance to get in some quality time with them. Take advantage because, as you know, they grow up fast.

We have a few local celebrities in our area. In this issue we have a story about Walt Groller. Walter has been making music for over 70 years! This amazing individual had a Sunday radio show on WKAP-AM every Sunday for many years. What is amazing is that he is still playing music for his audience to dance to. He has kept the music of his Austrian roots alive in the Valley.

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Sign up for our activities pages to be emailed to you to print out and enjoy!

Our health article offers advice on staying healthy as we get older. It goes without saying that we have more health issues as we get older, so it takes more effort to maintain a healthy body and lifestyle. Check our article to learn some techniques for getting and staying healthy.

Another benefit to a healthy lifestyle is that it can reduce the risk of dementia. To that end, we have an article on reducing dementia risks. It has been shown that mental and physical exercise can go a long way toward minimizing the onset and severity of dementia.

There are often questions about the differences across different types of senior living - memory care, assisted living, personal care homes etc. It is our goal to clarify senior living options for those interested.

In closing, I hope you enjoy this summer with your friends and family. Take care and we will see you next issue.

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Smile!

My friend told me he had the body of a Greek god. I had to explain to him that Buddha is not Greek.

A police officer attempts to stop a car for speeding and the guy gradually increases his speed until he’s topping 100 mph. The man eventually realizes he can’t escape and finally pulls over. The cop approaches the car and says, “It’s been a long day and my shift is almost over, so if you can give me a good excuse for your behavior, I’ll let you go.” The guy thinks for a few seconds and then says, “My wife ran away with a cop about a week ago.

I thought you might be that officer trying to give her back!”

work for the Four Seasons hotel!” The last man begins groaning and banging his head against the wall. “What’s wrong?” the others ask. “I work for 7 Up!”

Hospital regulations require a wheelchair for patients being discharged.

However, while working as a student nurse, I found one elderly gentleman Two guys are walking through a already dressed and sitting on the bed game park and they come across a with a suitcase at his feet who insisted he lion that has not eaten for days. The lion starts chasing the two men. They didn’t need my help to leave the hospital.

After a chat about rules being rules, he run as fast as they can and the one guy starts getting tired and decides to reluctantly let me wheel him to the elevasay a prayer, “Please turn this lion into tor. On the way down I asked him if his wife was meeting him. “I don’t know,” he a Christian, Lord.” He looks to see said. “She’s still upstairs in the bathroom if the lion is still chasing and he sees the lion on its knees. Happy to see his changing out of her hospital gown.” prayer answered, he turns around and A little old lady was running up and heads towards the lion. As he comes down the halls in a nursing home. As she closer to the lion, he hears the lion saying a prayer: “Thank you Lord for walked, she would flip up the hem of her nightgown and say “Supersex.” She the food I am about to receive.” walked up to an elderly man in a Four men are in the hospital waiting wheelchair. Flipping her gown at him, she said, “Supersex.” He sat silently for room because their wives are having a moment or two and finally answered, babies. A nurse approaches the first guy and says, “Congratulations! You’re “I’ll take the soup.” the father of twins.” “That’s odd,” anThe local news station was interviewswers the man. “I work for the Minnesota Twins!” A nurse then yells the ing an 80-year-old lady because she had second man, “Congratulations! You’re just gotten married for the fourth time. the father of triplets!” “That’s weird,” The interviewer asked her questions answers the second man. “I work for about her life, about what it felt like to be marrying again at 80, and then the 3M company!” A nurse goes up about her new husband’s occupation.. to the third man saying, “Congratu“He’s a funeral director,” she answered. lations! You’re the father of quadruplets.” “That’s strange,” he answers. “I “Interesting,” the newsman thought...

He then asked her if she wouldn’t mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and what they did for a living.

She paused for a few moments, needing time to reflect on all those years. After a short time, a smile came to her face and she answered proudly, explaining that she had first married a banker when she was in her 20’s, then a circus ringmaster when in her 40’s, and a preacher when in her 60’s, and now - in her 80’s - a funeral director. The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers.

(Wait for it...)

She smiled and explained, “I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go.”

At the doctor’s office, Tom was getting a check up. “I have good news and bad news,” says the doctor. “The good news is you have 24 hours left to live.” Tom replies, “That’s the good news?!” Then the doctor says, “The bad news is I should have told you that yesterday.”

A child goes to his father and asks, “Father, how do parents think of names for their children?” The father answers, “Well, son, the night before the mother gives birth, the father goes into the woods and camps for the night. When he wakes the following morning, the first thing he sees is what he names his child, which is why your sister is named Soaring Eagle. Why do you ask, Bear Poop?”

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Food For Thought

Traditions of Hanover Chef/Dietary Director

Chris Luddeni

London Broil with Sauce Robert, pronounced (roe bare).

My favorite recipe?

My favorite recipe is a sauce (Sauce Robert) I started making back in the 80’s when I worked in restaurants.

Flank Steak 1/4 cups Blended Oil Kosher Salt, Black Pepper, Onion powder, Garlic Powder What are your all-time favorite main dish, sides and desserts to make for residents and why?

• Broiled flank steak with Sauce Robert • Sautéed zucchini in garlic wine butter • Duchess sweet potatoes piped on a pineapple ring What makes a meal more appealing to older people with decreased appetites?

I choose entrees that are familiar to the generation I am serving and side them with what were the typical side dishes of the time. An example would be meatloaf with mashed potatoes, gravy and creamed corn. The meal works, meatloaf is a nostalgic favorite, the gravy can be a topping for the meatloaf and mashed potatoes, but the creamed corn can be a topping for the mashed to sweeten the meal and counter the meatloaf.

How do you ensure that your meals are nutritionally complete?

I pair the proteins with one starch and two vegetables along with fresh rolls to make a traditional balanced meal.

Sauce Robert (roe bare) 2 kernels Minced Garlic 1/2 cup Minced White Onion 3/4lb. Sliced Silver Dollar Mushrooms 2 tablespoons Butter or Margarine 3 Tablespoons Flour 2 to 3 cups Water 1 tablespoon Dijon ½ teaspoon Dry Mustard Directions Marinate the London broil with the oil, kosher salt, black pepper, with onion powder and garlic powder for two to three days in the refrigerator.

The day you make it, I sear the meat then finish it in a 325’F oven until it reaches 135’F to 140’F. The meat will continue to cook another 5 degrees once it has been removed from the oven.

How do you modify recipes to make them healthier?

We use less sodium and fats in all our recipes than would normally be included.

What are the best substitutes for sugar, salt and foods high in saturated fats?

• For salt, I use a zero-sodium seasoning blend • For fats, I omit as much as possible to maintain the foods consistency and substitute oils and milk with water and no-salt butter.

• For sugar, I substitute with a sugar substitute such as Splenda

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To make the sauce: Sauté garlic, onions and mushrooms in butter/ margarine.

Add flour and whip smooth.

Add water, dry mustard.

Bring to a boil.

Turn to a simmer, and add Dijon.

Add salt and pepper to your preference.

The Ice Princess

Things To Do With Grandkids Apollo Farms

At Apollo Farms you’ll learn the basics about horse care while unmounted. You’ll learn the equipment and how to tack up. Each ride starts out in a fenced-in arena.

For the timid the ring is often a comfortable alternative. For those who would like to go out on the trail, a guide rides with you to ensure your safety and enjoyment. All the horses and staff are trained and experienced. Trail rides are approximately 90-minutes and cost $55.95 per person, plus tax. For the non-horse friends in your group/family, a full-stocked pond is located on-site for PA-licensed fishing. A fee of $19.95 is charged for access to fish and keep.

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Crystal Cave

Discover Historic Crystal Cave in Lehigh Valley, named after the shining calcium crystals that were carved slowly by nature through the passage of time. Visitors enjoy a 55-minute guided and interpretive tour, after a brief movie showcasing the history of the cave and the geology of caves. Trained guides will lead you through an array of spectacular milky white stalactites, stalagmites, pillar & dripstone formations enhanced by indirect lighting.

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The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, the professional theatre at DeSales University, presents a new adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Snow Queen”. With a charming cast of forest friends, a young princess brings the warmth of healing to the cold - and discovers her own strength as she seeks to help a loved one.

Location: DeSales University, The Labuda Center for the Performing Arts 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley, PA 18034 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, call for dates.

Hound of Baskervilles

Unleashed, unearthly, and unbelievably funny, this “Hound” is a comic thriller.

The Sherlock Holmes story gets a makeover by renowned “Brit wits” Steven Canny and John Nicholson. Three actors play 16 roles in a “comedy atlas, using slapstick, witty wordplay, sight gags, disappearing pants, physical comedy, playful props and direct address to the audience.”

Why are the Baskerville male heirs so susceptible to dying so young? Is it really a curse?

And what about those paw prints? (610) 282-3192 DeSales University, The Labuda Center for the Performing Arts, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley, PA 18034, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, call for dates.

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BrainKrane is free and is available for individuals, groups and institutional programs.

Movie Quiz

• Who was Audrey Hepburn’s co-star in “Roman Holiday”?

Marlon Brando, Gregory Peck, Gary Cooper, William Holden • What is the name of the family Julie Andrews goes to in “The Sound of Music”?

Vanderbilt, Von Trapp, Vanderpump, Van Doren • What was the name of Marilyn Monroe’s character in “Some Like It Hot”?

Sweet Sue, Amanda Dell, Sugar Kane Kowalczyk, Vicky Parker • Who won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1972 for her role in “Klute”?

Goldie Hawn, Jane Fonda, Glenda Jackson, Farrah Fawcett • Who played the lead in 1960’s “Butterfield 8”?

Joan Collins, Elizabeth Taylor, Debbie Reynolds, Ava Gardner

WordSearch

• Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe teamed up to costar in this 1953 comedy-musical: “Fate Is the Hunter” “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” “Girls Have More Fun” • Humphrey Bogart starred alongside this actress in the 1951 adventure drama “The African Queen” Grace Kelly, Katharine Hepburn, Ingrid Bergman, Lauren Bacall • Who appeared in “West Side Story”, “Rebel Without a Cause” and “Miracle on 34th Street”?

Jayne Mansfield, Brigitte Bardot, Natalie Wood, Kim Novak • This actress starred in 1952’s “Singin’ in the Rain” and was also the voice of Charlotte in the 1973 family film, “Charlotte’s Web”: Ginger Rogers, Grace Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Lucille Ball • Who played Dracula in the 1931 vampire-horror film “Dracula”?

Answers on page 23

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The objective of Sudoku is to enter a digit from 1 through 9 in each cell, so each horizontal row contains each digit once, and each column contains each digit exactly once.

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Older Adults Must Take Caution to Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses

By Mary DeHaven, St. Luke’s University Hospital and Health Network

Think back to your summer days as a child. Long before social media, cells phones, laptops, the Internet and even video games, you probably spent most of the days outside.

If you’re like many of your generation, it was not unusual to return home only for meals, threatening storms and your mother’s increasingly angry calls to come in out of the dark.

Back then, you headed off for adventure and weren’t about to be deterred by a little – or a lot – of heat.

But today, although you may still be young at heart, you’re not a kid anymore and you may be more susceptible to heatrelated illnesses and injuries than you once were. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 618 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year.

Carrie Fleckenstein, St. Luke’s University Health Networks Senior Network Director, Senior Care Services, advises older adults to take extra care during warm summer days, especially when participating in outdoor activities with children and grandchildren.

“Every summer, we treat a substantial number of older adults in our hospitals’ emergency departments for heat exhaustion and heat stroke,” Fleckenstein says.

Heat exhaustion is the overheating of the body and may cause excessive sweating, dizziness, confusion, fast heart rate, nausea or vomiting. Heatstroke is a more extreme state of heat exhaustion characterized by a fever of 104°F or higher.

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Heatstroke can cause shock, organ failure brain damage or even death.

“Heat-related illnesses are very serious, particularly for the elderly,” Fleckenstein says. “As we age, our bodies become less able to regulate our internal temperature. Compared to younger people, most seniors don’t produce as much sweat, which is one of the body’s ways to cool.

Chronic medical conditions and prescription medications may further reduce the body’s ability to respond to heat, she added. Being obese also increases the risk of heat-related illnesses.“To make matters worse, many older people have heart disease,” she says. “The body’s attempts to regulate temperature may put too much stress on the heart resulting in a heart attack.”

Complicating matters further, many older adults have poor circulation and may not even realize they are becoming overheated. Also, many seniors do not register thirst.

Some don’t like to drink water and as a result may become dehydrated, which can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

“On hot days, drink lots of fluids, even if you don’t feel thirsty,” Fleckenstein says. “Also, be sure to check in on elderly parents, friends and neighbors, especially if they do not have air conditioning. Make sure their home is not too hot and that they are getting plenty to drink.”

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Continued from Page 8 In addition, Fleckenstein offers these 8 tips for staying safe on hot summer days: 1. Stay in air-conditioning as much as you can. If your home doesn’t have air-conditioning, visit a friend or go to a public place with air conditioning, such as a senior center or library, or catch an afternoon movie.

If you have an older relative or friend who doesn’t have air-conditioning, offer to have them stay with you during heat waves.

2. Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty. If you are on medication, especially water pills, check with your doctor about how much you should be drinking. Although it’s best to limit beverages with high sugar-content, it’s better to drink fruit juice or iced tea than nothing at all. Also, try a frozen treat like Italian ice or a popsicle.

3. Eat out or order in to avoid heating your kitchen 4. Wear loose and lightweight clothing. If you’re in the sun, avoid dark-colored clothing that absorbs heat.

5. Avoid very strenuous activities. Be sure to take plenty of breaks while working around your house.

6. If you must be outside, plan to get up early or head out just before sundown when it’s cooler.

7. Get plenty of rest.

8. If you become overheated, get to a cool place right away. Take a cool bath or shower or apply cool cloths.

HEAT STROKE Symptoms of heat stroke include: • Headache • Dizziness • Nausea • Confusion • Hot, red, dry, or damp skin • Fast, strong pulse • High body temperature (103°F or higher) • Loss of consciousness (passing out) When these symptoms are present, call 911 immediately.

Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition.

Also: • Move to a cooler place • Lower the person’s temperature with cool cloths or a cool bath • Do not give the person anything to drink

Heat-Exhaustion and Heat-Stroke: What You Need to Know HEAT EXHAUSTION Symptoms of heat exhaustion may include one or more of the following: • Heavy sweating • Cold, pale, and clammy skin • Fast, weak pulse • Nausea or vomiting • Muscle cramps • Feeling tired or weak • Feeling dizzy • Headache • Fainting (passing out) If • • • • •

you have symptoms of heat exhaustion: Move to a cool place Loosen your clothes Put cool, wet cloths on your body or take a cool bath Sip water Do not drink alcohol

Get medical help right away if: • You are throwing up • Your symptoms get worse • Your symptoms last longer than 1 hour

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Ten Commandments of Selling Your Home

by Elissa Clausnitzer, SRS, CMRS

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hether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite an adventurous journey. Here is simple advice for consumers when buying or selling a home.

What is the home you’re buying/selling really worth?

It is important for your home to be priced correctly from the start to attract the right buyers and shorten the time that it’s on the market. You need someone who is not emotionally connected to your home to give you the truth. A real estate professional has tools and resources to allow you to determine the value of a property.

Have a good negotiator on your side Many times this means a realtor or real estate professional.

Not only are they skilled in the negotiation process but they are also familiar with the home market and how to position your side of the transition to achieve a favorable outcome.

If you are working with a realtor here are 10 things to keep in mind. They may seem simple, but surprisingly they are not always well executed.

For Buyers and Sellers: • Be on time and prepare for appointment, including writing down any questions • Be responsive in communication; answer phone calls or texts • Be patient and polite; it can be an emotional process • Be honest and communicate thoughts and feelings with your realtor

For a seller:

• Use a For Sale sign • Keep house clean and uncluttered • Allow showing appointments • Leave during Open House For a buyer • Listen to the advice of your realtor • Do not make any major expenditures during your transaction Seek the experience and knowledge of a real estate professional who wants to bring your transaction to a happy conclusion. Additionally, they are familiar with what works and what does not. They can be objective and see things how a buyer and seller might see them and help you best position you for success.

Random Jokes/One Liners • You want to hear a pizza joke? Never mind, it’s pretty cheesy.

• How do you make Holy water? Boil the hell out of it.

• What kind of shoes do ninjas wear? Sneakers.

• My friend recently got crushed by a pile of books, but he’s only got his shelf to blame.

• Why don’t you ever see hippopotamus hiding in trees?

Because they’re really good at it.

• What time is it when you have to go to the dentist?

Tooth-hurtie.

• Why can’t a bike stand on its own? It’s two tired.

• Why didn’t the lifeguard save the hippie? Because he was too far out man!

• Just went to an emotional wedding. Even the cake was in tiers.

• Pampered cows produce spoiled milk.

• You’re not fat, you’re just... easier to see.

• You know you’re ugly when it comes to a group picture and they hand you the camera.

• Did you hear about the new corduroy pillows? They’re making headlines everywhere!

• I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn’t work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.

• I’ll be spontaneous when I get around to it..

• The only time incorrectly isn’t spelled incorrectly is when it’s spelled incorrectly.

• “I don’t plan to grow old gracefully. I plan to have facelifts until my ears meet.” Rita Rudner • “True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.” Kurt Vonnegut • “We could certainly slow the aging process down if it had to work its way through Congress.” Will Rogers • “Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.” Will Rogers

Specializing in working with Seniors Elissa Clausnitzer, SRS, CMRS 610-573-0386 elissaclaus@gmail.com

Elissa Clausnitzer, SRS is a licensed Realtor with Weichert Realtors and has over 30 years of experience in real estate.

Elissa specializes in helping boomers and seniors achieve their goals in their next step in life. Call her at 610-573-0386.

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Navigating the Transition

by Traditions of Hanover

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hen it’s time to move to a senior living community, there are a lot of emotions involved. This can be a difficult change in a senior’s life, and the lives of their family members. Adult children may be nervous about suggesting the move to their parents, and senior parents may feel they don’t need to move, or they may think it’s a hassle.

These feelings are natural, and as a senior getting ready to make the transition, it’s important to understand how they can be managed.

Converse.

Address any key issues you may be having, such as mobility issues, health issues, or difficulty with everyday activities. Listen and respect what your family members and loved ones believe is best for you and have an open dialogue for the greatest outcomes.

Prepare.

You’ve probably been living in your house for a number of years. Set aside some time to truly enjoy your home, whether that means having friends over for dinner, or spending an afternoon in the garden. Create some memories to take with you to your new home.

Decorate.

When you get to your new home, fill the space with items old and new. Make plans to decorate the new apartment with cherished objects from your current home, but also mix in a few new items as well. New items can be a reminder that the new home has the potential for new, exciting experiences.

Check your local senior community to see what their senior living options are and the services provided and find out how you can get assistance with planning or moving so you can live life to the fullest in your senior years!

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SILVER BIRCHES RESORT AT LAKE WALLENPAUPACK

Travel through the fall foliage and enjoy a wine demo and open bar, a delicious family-style Italian meal, and “That’s Amori” show featuring Vincent Talarico!

Plan.

Now that you have a new home, it’s time to invite people to visit! Plan ahead with family and friends and get them to visit regularly to make your transition smooth. If you’re used to a certain activity, such as a weekly lunch with a family member, try to stick to that routine. Find balance with your time so you can enjoy visitors in addition to socializing with new friends at the senior community.

Continue to talk with your family members and be open to encouragement from them about engaging in social opportunities at the community. Activities and events can vary from one community to another. For instance, Traditions of Hanover in Bethlehem offers an energetic social calendar, movie theater, game room, and more! Speak with staff members regularly to stay current on how your loved one is adjusting to their new home.

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Music Brings People Together Through All Seasons

By Vicki Bezems, Lifestyles over 50

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ummer is music season in the Lehigh Valley, with a huge variety of concerts and festivals that attract people from hundreds, even thousands of miles away. Each event allows people to share a common passion, some good fellowship, and food and drink.

If anyone knows first-hand how music works to unite people, it’s Walt Groller, internationally and locally renowned orchestra leader, composer and performer. Groller has lived the music scene in the Lehigh Valley since he was fourteen.

“Bringing People Together Through Music” is his motto, which has fueled his career.

Groller was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania in 1931. His parents, who were Austrian immigrants, gave him a small accordion when he was four years old. He taught himself to play the Austrian folk songs his mother sang to him.

Groller formed an orchestra at age 14 that is still performing today. They played at country hotels, parties, dances, church carnivals and picnics.

Groller recalls that picnics were among the most popular types of gatherings for families when he was very young. On Sundays families frequented picnic groves, where they could often find a carousel, bowling alley, dance hall, roller coaster and arcade.

Some of these picnic areas were later turned into amusement parks.

Walt was drafted into the Army in 1952 and deployed in the Korean War, where he joined a military touring band. When he was discharged in 1954, he regrouped his orchestra, began recording and had a radio show on WKAP-AM every Sunday.

That was when families listened to the radio together, before TV was prominent in homes.

According to Groller, one of the most thriving social venues was the ethnic clubs, such as the Liederkrantz in Allentown and the various Saengerbunds and Maennerchors (https:// tinyurl.com/y9al8fez). “All the nationalities had clubs, with functions every weekend. It was well-intended, good clean fun.” Families “met there to socialize, form musical groups and sick and death benefit societies, and get the latest news”.

Clubs held themed events, such as “King and Queen Night”.

Dancing was extremely popular, as children were taught dancing in school, and everyone knew how to dance. There was always delicious food, including a Sunday meal and “dollar nights.”

The Walt Groller orchestra was famous for polka music, but they also play big band, country and popular music. Groller comments that country music was extremely popular.

Walt’s orchestra has traveled throughout the US and in Europe. With his wife, Marilyn, Walt organized tours and cruises for his followers, sharing his music in Europe as well as the US. He has performed in Austria, Germany and Switzerland and on cruise ships throughout the Caribbean.

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“If someone in another group was in an accident or needed an operation, we’d play a charity concert,” he recalls.

In 1986, Walt Groller was inducted into the International Polka Association’s “Hall of Fame” and in 1988 he was nominated for a Grammy Award. In 1990 the Austrian government presented Groller with the Austrian Decoration of Merit in Gold, an award given in recognition of those who help to preserve Austria’s culture. Groller also received letters of commendation from President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush.

Walt has played at Musikfest for the 33 years. If you visit Musikfest, you can hear his orchestra on Saturday, August 5 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at Festplatz.

The Grollers’ kitchen was the birthplace of the Bavarian Summer Festival in Barnesville, PA, which ran from 1969 until 1983 and drew nearly half a million people by the late 1970’s. Walt collaborated with the founder and invited the first Austrian musical groups, whom he had encountered on his European tours, and emceed the festival, as well.

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Take Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia Caused by Advanced Age

By Mary DeHaven, St. Luke’s University Hospital and Health Network Mental decline is one of the greatest fears of older adults. In fact, a 2010 survey asking what disease Americans most feared found that 31% of respondents answered Alzheimer’s. This was second only to cancer, which got 43% of votes and far outpaced heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Dementia is feared for good reason. According to the National Alzheimer’s Association, the number of Americans living with dementia exceeds five million and that statistic could rise as high as 16 million by 2050. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death. In fact, one in three older adults will qualify for a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another dementia at some point in their lifetime. “Although this is reason for concern, it’s important to keep these statistics in perspective,” says Daniel J. Ackerman, MD, Medical Director of the St. Luke’s University Health Network Stroke Program.

“The incidence of dementia is increasing largely due to the fact that people are living longer, which is a very positive trend. Years ago, people died of other causes before dementia appeared.” In 1970, for example, the average life expectancy in this country was about 71. Today it’s about 79.

On the positive side, many people remain cognitively sharp well into their 90s and beyond, he says. Also, every day new medications are being developed to better treat dementia-related conditions and slowing the progression of the disease. Certain types of mental decline begin in early adulthood. For example, a University of Virginia study indicated that some cognitive skills – the ability to make rapid comparisons, remembering unrelated information and detecting relationships – begin a slow decline beginning around age 27. On the positive side, accumulated knowledge skills, such as improved vocabulary and general knowledge, continue to increase into advanced years.

Dr. Ackerman adds that the brain is capable of changing and developing new connections throughout our lifetimes. “Years ago, it was believed that it loss of mental functioning was inevitable,” he says. “Today, we know that nerve cells within the brain continue to develop. This is

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known as neurogenesis or brain plasticity.” To illustrate, a study compared the brains of London taxi drivers who were learning 25,000 streets with bus drivers who had a set route. Post mortem exam revealed that the taxi drivers’ brains showed changes related to map learning with more cells growing in that area. “If you want to remain as mentally sharp as possible, constantly challenge your brain,” Dr. Ackerman suggests. “Learn a language, take up an instrument, audit a college course – whatever interests and challenges you mentally.”

And, exercise your body too. Exercise improves your mental health by helping to prevent “vascular dementia”, the second most common form of dementia. The result of clogged or damaged blood vessels in the brain, vascular dementia causes a decline in cognitive function, memory loss and an inability to think, plan and make decisions. It also affects mobility and balance.

“Physical exercise reduces the risk of vascular dementia by modulating blood pressure and having positive effects on blood glucose and brain oxygenation.” Dr. Ackerman says.

“Therefore, find an activity you enjoy and get moving, but be sure to protect your brain in the process. If you’re riding a bike, wear your helmet. If you’re driving to the park for a walk, fasten your seatbelt. Organize your home environment to prevent falls.”

“Mental exercise is just as important as the physical,” he adds. “Social interactions, games, puzzles, and reading help to build your “brain muscles” and maintain mental focus and sharpness. Take good care of your brain and it will take care of you.”

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Advice for Staying Healthy

By Mary DeHaven, St. Luke’s University Hospital and Health Network Today, more than 72,000 Americans have reached the age of 100 and that exclusive club is growing. Between 2000 and 2016, the percentage of centenarians increased by more than 43 percent. Whether you aspire to reach 100, or just want to feel your best, there are several things you can do to stay healthy physically as you grow older.

“The health status of older adults is determined by a combination of genetics and the effects of lifestyle choices,” says Alaa-Eldin A Mira, MD, Chair of Geriatric Medicine, St. Luke’s University Hospital – Bethlehem. “As we age, we often have chronic conditions like arthritis, heart and vascular disease, stroke or cancer. And many people are more likely to develop these diseases because they have a genetic predisposition to them, meaning, ‘It runs in the family.’

“Fortunately, however, through diet, exercise, not smoking, and not drinking alcohol – or only in moderation, you can reduce your risk of developing these illnesses,” he says.

Furthermore, if you already have them, maintaining a healthy lifestyle will help you to slow the progression of the disease and manage your symptoms.

Carrie Fleckenstein, Senior Network Director, Geriatric Institute of St. Luke’s University Health Network, says that in addition to your physician, hospitals and health systems also play a role in helping you to stay as healthy as possible.

She encourages older adults to select physicians affiliated with senior-friendly hospitals.

“Does the hospital have programs designed to meet the special needs of older adults?” she asks. “For example, St. Luke’s offers a senior surgical program that provides a nurse navigator to guide the patient through all the testing needed before the procedure and helps to arrange for care afterwards. We have a Geriatric Fellowship program to train physicians in the care of seniors. In addition, we work with skilled nursing facilities in the area to provide the support needed for patients to transition safely home. Our goal is to help our patients stay as healthy and independent as possible.”

For optimal health as you age, Dr. Mira suggests the following: • Maintain your weight and eat a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Carrying excess weight can take a toll on your health – from added strain on your joints to an increasing your risk of heart disease. If you have trouble losing weight, strive to maintain your weight. Perhaps just as important as the number on the scale, is type of food you put in your mouth. Make sure that your diet includes lots of

fruits and vegetables. If you eat meat, keep it lean and mix in plenty of fish and seafood.

• Keep moving. You don’t have to run a marathon or participate in strenuous workouts to get the health benefits of exercise. If you have been inactive or have a health condition, check with your doctor and start slow. Regardless of your fitness level, be careful to avoid injury and build slowly. Longer sessions of moderately intense activities can have great results.

Include exercises that build endurance like walking, biking or swimming that help your cardiovascular system work more effectively, reducing your risk of heart disease and diabetes. Mix in strength training, such as weight lifting to increase bone density and add muscle. This reduces your risk of fractures and injuries, as well as increases your metabolism.

• Get adequate sleep. During sleep, your body refreshes your immune system, which helps to prevent disease.

Also, adequate sleep improves your memory and concentration. Strive for seven to nine hours per night.

Doctors Experienced in Caring for Older Adults Can Help You Optimize Your Health Although you are responsible for your health, a physician knowledgeable in geriatric medicine can help you stay well.

“Fortunately, in our area there are many excellent family physicians experienced in caring for older adults, says geriatrician Alaa-Eldin A. Mira, MD, Chair of Geriatric Medicine, St. Luke’s University Hospital – Bethlehem.

“They understand that illnesses and injuries often affect seniors differently than their younger peers and are adept at diagnosing and treating older adults.”

Sometimes, however, an older adult may experience a significant decline that is difficult to understand. In these situations, Dr. Mira suggests the individual or family care provider talk with their doctor about the appropriateness of a geriatric assessment.

For example, the St. Luke’s Senior Assessment Service conducts a thorough evaluation to assess the individual’s physical, mental and emotional health. The goal is to help the individual obtain their highest level of mental, emotional, social and physical health. Although all assessment services differ, a comprehensive evaluation should include: • A physical examination including walking and balance assessment

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Pearls of Senior Wisdom

• I changed my car horn to gunshot sounds. People get out of the way much faster now.

• Gone are the days when girls used to cook like their mothers. Now they drink like their fathers.

• I didn’t make it to the gym today. That makes five years in a row.

• I decided to stop calling the bathroom the “John” and renamed it the “Jim”. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.

• Old age is coming at a really bad time. When I was a child I thought “Nap Time” was a punishment. Now, as a grownup, it feels like a small vacation.

• The biggest lie I tell myself is.”I don’t need to write that down, I’ll remember it.”

• I don’t have gray hair; I have “wisdom highlights.” I’m just very wise.

• Teach your daughter how to shoot, because a restraining order is just a piece of paper.

• If God wanted me to touch my toes, He would’ve put them on my knees.

• Last year I joined a support group for procrastinators.

We haven’t met yet.

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Volunteering May Improve Brain Health Research shows a positive link between volunteering and improved brain health.

Volunteering “removed the cobwebs from my brain.”- A study participant Journal of Gerontology: 2009 Vol. 64, No. 12, 1275 – 1282

You should know …if you volunteer for as little as two hours a week, or about 96 hours per year, you may experience improved mental, emotional and physical health – benefits many volunteers that are part of Senior Corps RSVP are already reaping.

Volunteering can help to reduce depression, lessen chronic pain and give your brain a boost.

We’ll help you find the assignment that suits your interests, available time and gives your brain a “boost ”. Call Senior Corps RSVP at 610-625-2290.

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Personal Care Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care Understanding the Differences

by Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

Personal Care Homes(PCH) These are residences that provide shelter, meals, supervision and assistance with personal care tasks, typically for older people, or people with physical, behavioral health, or cognitive disabilities who are unable to care for themselves, but do not need nursing home or medical care. Typical services provided at a typical PCH include assistance with: • Eating/drinking, Bathing, Personal hygiene • Walking/getting in and out of bed or chair • Toileting/bowel and bladder management • Arranging for and managing health care • Making/keeping doctor’s appointments • Assisting with or administering medications • Doing laundry, Using prosthetics, Caring for possessions, Shopping/managing finances • Arrange for transportation, Positioning in bed or chair • Using the telephone/writing letters Personal Care Homes are inspected and licensed by the PA Department of Human Services. They are usually privatelyowned, although some are operated by local governments or non-profit agencies. In PA, homes may be licensed to care for as few as four people and as many as several hundred.

Other Differences Generally, safety checks are done more frequently in memory care units, and some residences even utilize tracking bracelets that will sound an alarm if the resident goes too near an exit. Memory care units also tend to follow a more rigid scheduling structure, since those with dementia can easily become stressed in unfamiliar environments and generally do better with routine. It’s common for those with Alzheimer’s to have a lack of appetite, so memory care units put forth considerable effort to design meals to address this issue. This may be done by creating a contrast between the color of the food and the plate on which it is served so that residents can easily see their food or by offering flexibility with dishes. Extra safety measures are also taken on memory care units to ensure the safety of their residents. Examples include locking up items that are poisonous, such as shampoo, laundry detergent, and mouthwash containing alcohol.

For families seeking information about senior living options, the grid on page 19 is a great starting point. Find a community near you and call for details. Their friendly staff will be happy to assist you in your search

Assisted Living Facilities While those with early-stage Alzheimer’s can function independently, those who are in the middle-stage require some supervision and care. In assisted living facilities, individuals generally live in a private studio, private apartment, or a shared apartment, and have staff available to assist them 24-hours / day. This is ideal for those who are still able to live with some independence, but do require assistance with activities of daily living, such as doing light housecleaning, bathing, dressing, and mobility. Medication management, transportation to and from doctor’s appointments, and social activities are also offered at assisted living facilities. In addition, there will be a dining hall where residents gather to eat meals.

Memory Care Units For individuals with dementia who require a higher level of skilled care and supervision, memory care units are an ideal option. These units offer both private and shared living spaces. Sometimes they exist as a wing within an assisted living facility or nursing home or they can operate as standalone residences. 24 hour, supervised care is provided by staff trained to care for the specific needs and demands of dementia patients. Memory care units offer the same services as do assisted living facilities, as well as activities intended to stimulate the memory of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias and possibly slow the progression of the disease.

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His Eye Is on the Chipmunk

by Alan Allegra

W

e live in the ideal location: lots of trees, good soil, pleasant climate, plenty of food, peace and quiet; it is the ideal environment — for chipmunks!

Chippies are so cute — and so destructive. They have caused thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to our property, so we have decided they have to go. We couldn’t entreat them to leave, get a restraining order, or pawcuff them, and we don’t want to kill them, so we bought a humane trap that allows us to exile them to a better place (with the owner’s permission, of course!).

We tempt the critters into the trap with a handful of yummy seed, then SNAP! the trap slams shut and the chipster cannot escape. It’s hard to watch the little fellow struggle, but we know he will be free in a matter of minutes. If the captives only knew that, they could relax and wait. (Believe it or not, when I started this sentence — SNAP!) Have you ever heard the sudden SNAP! of a trap? It may be the result of giving in to a yummy temptation (Proverbs

29:6: “An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.”). Perhaps it’s the deluged basement, the double-dealing spouse, the deflated bank account, or the dire prognosis. Whatever it is, you suddenly feel trapped and desperate.

Unlike the panicked chipmunk, the child of God can know that God is watching and will release us in due time.

Many of us are familiar with the classic hymn, “His Eye Is on the Sparrow.” It is a song of comfort based on Jesus’s words in Matthew 10:29-31, “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.”

If the Father notices a tiny sparrow falling to the ground, an unusual and frightening situation for a bird, He certainly is aware of the distress of one of His children.

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God sees us struggling in our trap and pities us. He does not want to destroy us but move us to a place of stronger faith and, ultimately, to a better location.

“In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire — may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 1:6-7). “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away” (Revelation 21:4).

He knows we will be released, and He knows when we are ready to be released (Romans 5:3-5; James 5:11). When you hear that SNAP!, know that there is a huge Person whose hand will reach down and carry you off to higher ground.

Alan Allegra - alan.allegra@gmail.com

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Top Scams Targeting the Lehigh Valley

By Art Villafane , Lifestyles over 50

Counterfeit prescription drugs Those seeking prescription medication from someplace other than a legitimate pharmacy are at risk in this scheme. The FBI warns patients not to be fooled by fake prescription drugs masquerading as legitimate medicines and using them may worsen your health conditions.

How it works: Fake medicines not produced to the pharmacological specifications of= the drugs they claim to be are sold usually by unlicensed online distributors or those who sell medications without a prescription. The counterfeit prescription drugs may be contaminated or contain the wrong ingredients or no active ingredient. They also could have the right active ingredient but with the wrong dosage.

The loss: Could cause adverse side effects or a condition not improving. The FBI warns alerting a physician or pharmacists immediately if a prescription drug appears suspicious. Reputable online pharmacies have a seal of approval called the “Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Site” (VIPPS), provided by the Association of Boards of Pharmacy in the United States. You owe the IRS

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Prepaid Funeral Scam In this scheme, fraudsters take money from individuals who prepaid for their own funerals to ease the financial and emotional burdens on their loved ones.

How it works: According to the Federal Trade Commission, millions of Americans enter into contracts to prearrange their funerals and prepay some or all of the expenses involved.

Laws in individual states regulate the industry, and various states have laws to help ensure that these advance payments are available when they’re needed. However, law enforcement says protections vary widely from state to state, sometimes providing a window of opportunity for unscrupulous operators.

In the scheme, a price is agreed upon and payment is accepted. Funds are then placed with a third party, typically a financial institution for a trust or life insurance policy. The scammer then doesn’t put all the funds into the trust or life insurance policy, but instead brazenly alters application documents -- changing deposit amounts, naming itself as a beneficiary, converting whole life insurance policies to term life -- and uses the money for unauthorized purposes like risky investments, payments for existing funeral claims, and personal enrichment.

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The loss: In some instances, scammers even removed money previously placed in trusts and life insurance policies and routinely lied to state regulators about its practices. And if that wasn’t bad enough, scammers also purchased large blocks of prearranged funeral contracts from funeral homes that had previously entered into their own prearranged funeral contracts with customers, falsely telling these funeral homes that the contracts would be rolled over into life insurance policies.

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Volunteers Needed

Compeer of LV- volunteer 4 hrs. a month with Compeer friend, a person who lives with Phoebe Allentown seeks individuals to assist with memory mental illness. Do what friends do together: listen, go for a support neighborhoods. You train in Montessori principles to walk, watch a movie, enjoy a cup of coffee, etc. Main duty – create meaningful experiences Have Fun! 610.435.9651. by practicing person-centered care. For a rewarding experience - 610-794-5362 jwickel@phoebe. Heartland Hospice seeks volunteers to offer bedside org. support and presence to those facing terminal illness.

Meals on Wheels Training, flex hours. Robin Northampton City and Trexler, 610-266-0134 Calvary United Methodist partner to provide meals Are you a “people person”? to seniors in Easton area.

Volunteers needed. Contact Janet Have skills and talents to use Soos janets@mealsonwheelspa. to “give back”? Compassionate Care has a variety of volunteer org opportunities with a training and support programs. Call Meals on Wheels of Lehigh Carolyn at 610-770-6500.

County -Discover how easy and rewarding it is to deliver meals to our homebound clients. Center for Vision Loss seeks Teams of 2 deliver on 33 routes volunteers to assist blind and visually impaired people as throughout Lehigh County. companions, transportation Drive a route or ride along drivers and Mall Walk helpers. as a visitor. 610-398-2563 or Office assistants and vision dstillwagen@mealsonwheelslc. screeners are needed. Training org. provided. Daytime hours only.

610.433.6018, x.231rita.lang@ Lutheran Home - Topton centerforvisionloss.org. invites volunteers to share musical talent, voice or Drivers: ITNLehighValley instrument with residents. Flex provides rides for seniors 60 hours, days, eves, weekends. and over and visually impaired Lou Wentz at 610-682-1542 or adults. Drive riders to wentzl@diakon.org. appointments in LV, 90% are medical. Requires vehicle, good driving record, some free time.

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Lehigh Valley Hospice provides volunteer opportunities for individuals who believe that life is a journey. Join us and discover how enriching it is to spend meaningful time with our patients. Call Janet Barber, 610-969-0127.

AARP #5415 First Thurs.

Allentown noon St. Timothy’s Church, 140 So. ENCORE (female cancer Ott St., Allentown, Social support / exercise group) hour with refreshments Tues. 6:30-8pm & Fri. at noon; program and 9:15-10:30am. Allentown business meeting 1:00 p,m.

YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. Non-members and guests 15th St. 610-434-9333, x 313. welcome. Bring nonallentownymcaywca.org. perishable food item for Allentown Food Bank, 610Multiple Sclerosis Disease 437-4265 Support MS First Tuesday support Jordan United Church of group for patients, families Christ, Second Sat. 10:30 and friends at St. Luke’s Like gardening? Rt 309 & University Hospital, Walbert Ave Allentown, Bethlehem. 6:15 register at peace garden, custom peace 1-866-(785-8537) sculpture, peace pole, worship areas, biblical plant, children’s Emmaus Garden Club bed, gazebo, swing, trails.

Faith Presbyterian Church, 610-395-2218.

First Tues,1pm North 2nd and Cherokee Streets, Bethlehem Garden Club, Emmaus. Public welcome.

Second Sat, share garden tips (610) 966-4181. with local pros and hobbyists 610-838-1482.

LV Vegetarians First Wed. Quaker Meeting House Rt. Second Mon. 7-8:30 pm.

512 half mile N. of Rt. 22 pray & share together Twnshp. Pot luck dinner. for emotional wholeness, 6pm. $3.50 610-709-8984 women’s support group struggling, or have family Vision Loss Support Group struggling with depression, for LV residents facing vision bipolar, etc. 3400 Bath Pike, loss. First Thurs., 10-11:30 Suite 110 Bethlehem. Linda am. 610-433-6018 Center 610-395-8756. for Vision Loss, 845 W. Wyoming St., Allentown.

St. John’s Friendly 50’s meets second Mon 1pm in AARP Chapter #4150 First the church’s social hall 1343 Thurs 12PM Community Newport Ave, St. John’s Room of Lower Macungie Friendly Fifties will have their Library Bldg. 3450 Brookside annual picnic, rain or shine, Rd. Guests welcome. on Mon, July 10, from noon Ice cream with coffee/ to 5PM at the 26th Street tea ($1), can brown bag.

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Entertainment by singer Keith Sell . For info call 610- Prayer and Share Together 285-4563 for Emotional Wholeness, 2nd Mon. Truth for Women, 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 110, Bethlehem. Also meet at Asbury Methodist Church Tuesday after the 2nd Monday. Both groups are 7-8:30 pm.

Social/Support Groups

Happenings - Please note that many groups take OFF for summer Caregiver Support Groups: Second Tuesday. Live, Love, Learn (special grp. for memory impaired and loved ones), Sacred Heart Hosp, 4:30PM-2nd floor.

People Meeting People Club, Third Friday. 9:30.

Senior Social Group.

Fellowship Hall, Asbury United Methodist Church.

7-8:30 pm.

Prayer & Share Second Tues, 7-8:30 pm. Together for emotional wholeness, women’s support group struggling, or family struggling with depression, bi-polar, etc. Asbury Methodist Church, Allentown. Linda 610-3958756.

Second Tues. 3PM TRIAD at Lehigh Co. Senior Center (Enjoy Life). Monthly meeting. 3 PM. Second Wed. Parkinson’s Support Group St. Luke’s Hospital Allentown campus 17th and Hamilton St. Refreshments and presentation 6:00 - 7:30 Topics related to PD. LV Military Affairs Council Third Wed, Saucon Manor in Hellertown. 12-1:30pm, 484788-0196, info@lvmac.org, or www.lvmac.org for info.

Caregivers & Professionals Network Group. Second Thur, 12PM Country Meadows of Allentown, Bldg 3, 610-395-7160 Third Sat. For anyone caring for a family member with memory loss or impairment, group meets (908) 8596700, extension 2276 for information.

Men of Retirement Age Club, Fourth Wed 1-2:30pm Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Rd, Hanover.

Palmer Senior Group Tues 1:30-4:30, meet seniors, play cards, share good times. Charles Chrin Community Ctr Palmer Township 610-252-2098 palmercommunitycenter.org Fogelsville Senior Group at Fire Company. Wed. noon.

Amelia, 610-395-2224.

Schnecksville Senior Citizens Group Thurs: games and social activities 12 noon. Schnecksville Fire Company Rt 309. Info: 610769-7570

Exercise Bethlehem YMCA. For info on Silver Sneakers and all pgms: www.ymcabethlehem. org/ or 610 867-7588.

Allentown YMCA. For info Silver Sneakers and all pgms: www.allentownymcaywca. org/ 610-434-9333. Pgms include Tai Chi, Yoga I, Zumba Gold and mat Pilates, 3rd St. Alliance. Tai Chi, Clogging, Tae Kwon Do. Schedules and fees vary.

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Easton YMCA. For info Silver Sneakers and all pgms: familyymca.org/ or 610.258.6158, OxyFit Gym offers 1 hour Silver Sneaker classes on Mon, Tues, and Wed at 10:15 and Thurs. at 9:15 and 10:15.

Yoga stretch classes Mon. & Wed. at 11:15. Info: 610-3910040 or www.oxyfitgym.com.

Salvation Army Senior Program 610-867-4681. Tues play bridge 10-12; Thurs varied Social Programs at 10:45 a.m. Senior Activity Program & Lunch at 12:00 Noon. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road, Bethlehem (seniors 50 & over) 610-867-4681

Dances LV Active Life (Lehigh County Senior Ctr) $7 refreshments. www. lehighseniors.org. Sat. Dance Ctr: 7:30-11pm. 610-437-3700.

3rd Third Street Alliance “Dancing on the Odds” on odd numbered Fridays at, 41 N. 3rd St. Easton. Lessons 7-8pm, Dancing 8-10pm. $10 at door. Instructor Con Gallagher (610) 433-7804. .

Allentown Area Swing Dance. Fearless Fire Co. 1221 S Front St. 610-390-7550. $9 includes lesson 7pm - 8:30, no partner needed. www. allentownswingdance.org for schedule

Social Ballroom/Latin Swing Dance Saturday, 2nd Sat. @ 7pm TC Dance Club 6623 Sullivan Trail Wind Gap, PA 610-881-1000 www. learnballroomlatin.com Refreshments served & BYOB. Lesson at 8:00pm $12, no reservations needed, all welcome – with or without partner

Bingo Wed 5PM game at 6:30PM Volunteer Fire Co Fogelsville Ladies Auxiliary Cash Prizes 484-350-1388 HTCC hosts monthly Bingo1st Thurs of month at 6:30 pm! Prizes $40 to $125. 610317-8701.Wed 6:30 LV Active Life Free coffee, snacks. $15 includes 4 double cards & 1 pack of specials.610-437-3700

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Industry News For Professionals Networking, news & more!

Lehigh Valley Aging in Place Coalition (LVAIP). The mission of LVAIP is to provide an ongoing forum for professionals from private, public, non-profit and business sectors to inform, educate and help older adults age in place.

Country Meadows of Allentown Networking Join the networking the third Thursday of each month. Country Meadows of Allentown Networking at Building IV, 410 N Krocks Rd, Allentown, PA 18106, (610) 395-7160. Country Meadows of We provide information and Allentown invites the professional solutions to older adults and community to a monthly forum their families to be proactive in to network with colleagues in planning for their future needs. the health care and allied health lvaginginplace.org. fields. The goal is to promote July Member Mixer Wed, July 19, the health and wellness of our 8-10a.m. Come see what Heather seniors, including our seniors with Glen Senior Living is all about and Alzheimer’s disease or memory mix with other LVAIP members. impairment.

Location: Heather Glen Senior Upcoming events: July 20 and Living, 415 Blue Barn Rd., Allentown August 17, 2017 at noon. Contact Karen Hill, khill@countrymeadows.

You can check their web site com lehighvalleyaginginplace.org for details on the August and September News in Senior Living New Memory Care Facility to mixers Open in Emmaus South Mountain Memory Care Upcoming Meetings: A stand alone memory care HealthNet is a monthly networking community with only 24 private group for professionals hosted suites, providing residents with the 2nd Wednesday at 12pm each high-quality care and attention in month at Traditions of Hanover supporting their cognitive function Bethlehem 5300 Northgate Dr, and lifestyle. 201 s. 7th Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Emmaus, PA 18049.

Upcoming events: July 12, and 610-966-0687 August 9, 2017. Contact southmountainmemorycare.com kimg@abingtonmanor.com 610-438-9400

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Maria Santacoloma and Frank DeRosa with Jaciel Cordoba of WFMZ New Senior Living and Memory Care Facilities Open in Allentown Heather Glen offers a tranquil setting where seniors can maintain their independence with access to professional staff 24/7. Both residents and families find comfort in knowing that the experienced staff provides personalized services and nursing care. Based on the Six components of Health, Heather Glen offers a wellness program as well as services and amenities that will suite your loved ones needs. Heather Glen Senior Living, 415 Blue Barn Road Allentown, PA 18104 610-841-4478 hgseniorliving.com/ Legacy Place Cottages Legacy Place Cottages in Allentown, PA is the only not-for-profit senior care facility for Jehovah’s Witnesses in the United States. Developed

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Senior Expo May 2017

The inaugural Senior Expo event was a huge success by all accounts. There were over 625 visitors surveying the tables of the 75 vendors. Even the bit of rain did not dampen the spirits of the public.

Vendors reported getting good interactions with the visitors. The consensus at the end of the day was that it was a success and that the vendors will register for spaces again next year. A big thank you to Maria Santacoloma of United Healthcare and to Frank DeRosa of Maintain Your independence for their efforts in steering this event to such a success. Job well done!

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Summer Concert Band Schedules Many concerts are rain or shine and subject to change.

Check websites to confirm the most up to date information.

Alburtis Park, 328 S. Main St., Alburtis 3-7 p.m. alburtispark.net Jul 2 Country Rhythm Band Jul 9 One Night Stand Jul 16 Banned From the Ranch Aug 6 TBA Aug 13 Jean and American Dream Aug 20 Country Rhythm Band Aug 27 JW & the Buicks Allentown Summer Concert Series W. Turner St. 7:30 p.m.

Jul 2 Marine Band Jul 3 Allentown Band Jul 9 Dave Neith Orchestra Jul 15 Large Flowerheads at 7 p.m.

Jul 22 Pioneer Band Jul 23 Municipal Band Jul 26 Sweet Adelines, 7 p.m.

Jul 29 Marine Band Aug 5 Marine Band Aug 6 Pioneer Band Aug 12 Allentown Band Aug 20 Pioneer Band Rose Garden Park, Bethlehem 7:30 p.m.

Jul 2 Lehigh Valley Italian Band Jul 7 Dave Neith Orchestra Jul 14 Macungie Band Jul 16 American Legion Band of Bethlehem Jul 21 American Legion Band of Bethlehem Jul 28 Pioneer Band of Allentown Jul 30 Lehigh Valley Italian Band Aug 4 American Legion Band of Bethlehem Aug 5 Easton Band Aug 6 Bethlehem Municipal Band Aug 11 Dave Neith Orchestra Aug 13 American Legion Band of Bethlehem Aug 18 Bethlehem Municipal Band Aug 20 Dave Neith Orchestra Aug 25 Dave Neith Orchestra Aug 27 Bethlehem Municipal Band

Catasauqua Amphitheater Summer Concerts 501 American St. 7-10 p.m. Fridays, www.catasauqua.org Jul 7 Ain’t Dead Yet Jul 14 Steel Creek Jul 21 New Constitution Jul 28 Big Wahu Caribbean Band Aug 4 Diesel Martini Aug 11 Sunshine Symphony Aug 18 Jersey Girls and the Back Alley Boyz Aug 25 Girl Creu Emmaus Community Park Arts Pavilion 1401 Shimerville Road, 6 p.m. www.borough.emmaus.pa.us Jul 2 Macungie Band Jul 9 Charlie Brown’s Notorious Groove Jul 16 Large Flowerheads Jul 23 Dueling Pianos Jul 30 Moravian Brass Band Aug 6 Red Hill Band Aug 13 Steel Creek Band Aug 20 Main Street Cruisers Aug 27 Scott Marshall and the Hill Billy Souls Wilson Borough Meuser Park 22nd & Northampton St 6-8 p.m.

Jul 8 The Phat Boys Jul 16 Nazareth Community Band Jul 23 Caribbean Steel Rhythms Jul 30 The Swing Time Dolls Aug 6 Hackettstown Community Band Aug 13 Lehigh Valley Italian American Band Aug 20 Easton Municipal Band Aug 27 The Main Street Cruisers

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The Back Story

Q & A with Kim D’Amico, Home Instead Senior Care, Lehigh County

Children - Persevering through adversity, accountability and willingness to do for othersamazing!

Family and Friends - who with hard work, faith and optimism continue to make this world a better place.

Coworkers - From Administrative’s attention Kim, second from left, with her family to detail in enhancing our seniors lives to our at Machu Picchu, Peru, 2016 CAREGivers’ generous souls- be it young Rosa who recently graduated into a CNA or Jean who is 80 years of age and newly retired enjoying her blue How did you get into the senior industry? suede shoes and all CAREGivers in between whose quality Entering the senior industry has been a natural evolution. care has benefited our standout Seniors.

Initially, and for over 25 years, I worked in the field of medical genetics providing care to younger “at risk” families.

How do you define success?

I believe that success has many measures - but for me the Like many approaching middle age, I continued to seek essence of success is being introspective and confident that meaning and purpose – did your personal best to and luckily, I found it in “What is most satisfying about our industry serving you make a situation better. ( If my father-in-law, James seniors is the shine when the right match is made. not -you best learn from it) I D’Amico. At age 80, after When both the Client and CAREGiver beam in guess a bit of the boy scout the loss of his beloved wife each other’s company.” lives in me… success is to of nearly 60 years, he moved be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, into our home. Without friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, realizing it I became his primary caregiver. For over 12 years clean and reverent. he allowed our family the privilege of being part of his graceful (but not always easy) aging process.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

What is most satisfying about our industry serving seniors During this time, my husband and I learned of an amazing is the shine when the right match is made. When both the service opportunity right here at home. An inspirational, Client and CAREGiver beam in each other’s company.

Michael Crum, passionate about continuing care for his It is remarkable how gratifying the relationship can be to clients and CAREGivers, transitioned to us Home Instead both parties. A simple example, such as a daughter’s delight Senior Care (HISC) of Lehigh County. recalling returning home from an errand with dad and having him almost jump from the car with joy to greet his This brings me full circle- home to my family. My parents, CAREGiver before it was in park. Under more challenging Richard and Phyllis Koze, aunt Ethel Gery and brother circumstances, to learn how a CAREGivers’ expert, tender Rick Koze have built homes in this community for over 50 care nurtured both client and family is a humbling and years. Now, with the help of an amazing HISC team, we can rewarding experience. I’d say to be a part of human nature in provide care to those wishing to remain in some of those its best form is a privilege. same homes. It is also an exceptional honor to care for those who cared for and raised me. I couldn’t have dreamed for What do you do for fun? a more rewarding opportunity than to serve seniors in the Family time is the best fun- even better if we can enjoy the Lehigh Valley. great outdoors together. I quite enjoy travel, camping and hiking at local trails, our National Parks, and beyond.

What are you most proud of ?

The Power of the Other!!!

Home Instead Senior Care, Lehigh County may be reached at Spouse - Putting up with me for almost 30 years! He is kind www.homeinstead.com/217/ or 610.770.7773. hearted, always considerate of others.

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