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CIRCADIAN LIGHTING REALLY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

EAVE IT TO THE OWNER OF A LIGHTING company to have an actual “lightbulb” moment, but this “sudden realization” happened to Suzanne Cavanagh.

A few years ago, Cavanagh felt she had lost some of her passion for her business, Century Lighting, in Springfield. But she realized she just needed to see things in a new way. Now, she works to share her new knowledge about the difference natural light can make in a person’s life, including for those living in a local memory care community. Cavanagh and her husband Joe bought their business more than 10 years ago. They sell and install lighting in commercial buildings. One year, Cavanagh worked with a business coach on goals for the upcoming year. The coach asked what it would take to have a spectacular year. “My response was that I wanted to figure out what my passion was,” she says, “not thinking it would have anything to do with lighting. Turns out light was my passion, and now I’m all about finding ways that people’s lives can be improved through light.” While attending a lighting conference, Cavanagh learned 4 NORTHWEST 50 PLUS SOUTH VALLEY | NOVEMBER 2019

about the impact of light in a hospital’s neonatal unit. That got her thinking about some of her experiences and how lighting could help others to lead happier, healthier lives. “I had been a hospice volunteer and I thought, if light could make a difference in the NICU, could it have made a difference for the patients on hospice I had visited? Could it have made a difference for my grandmother and father-in-law?” Cavanagh says of their Alzheimer’s disease. “So, I started studying light. I became a member of the Human Centric Lighting Society and I started seeing all this research being done on how light impacts us. I knew that’s what I was supposed to be doing — helping people understand light and how to live well with light.” She’s now a certified as both a lighting specialist 1 (LS-1) through the National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors (NAILD), and as an executive home modification specialist (commonly known as aging-in-place) through USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. These credentials allow her to develop lighting programs in both residential and commercial properties that help improve the health, productivity, happiness and safety of the people who work or live there.

Lighting changes

Until about 125 years ago, humans have lived with natural light. Sunlight determined when we woke up, went to bed, P H OTO CO U RT ESY O F T H E M A N U FACT U R E R L S G

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and even how energetic we were during the day. Now, artificial light from lightbulbs, televisions, phones and computers bombards our eyes and brains all day. Many workplaces have no windows at all. Sunlight has the full spectrum of colors, which consists of cool, high-energy blue light of mid-day; and the calming, warmer colors of sunset and sunrise. Blue light is necessary during the day for alertness, but undesirable at night when it can suppress melatonin and disrupt sleep. Sunlight naturally waxes and wanes in intensity throughout the day. However, traditional electric light doesn’t change; it is static, keeping the same color and intensity whenever it’s on. “Melatonin makes us want to sleep,” Cavanagh says. “To suppress melatonin you need blue light, which is why on bright, blue, sunny days you just feel energized.” Circadian lighting is a lighting system that utilizes the full spectrum of color and intensity, designed to mimic sunlight. It uses a very small GPS tracker and an automatic adjuster to provide a light that gradually increases or decreases in color and intensity every six seconds — a way to replicate the

natural patterns of daylight. The shifts are so gradual they are not noticeable. Research on circadian lighting is abundantly clear: It improves productivity, can help improve caloric intake, aid aging eye issues, and more. Workers who experience circadian lighting throughout the day report better sleep at night. Students with circadian lighting in their classrooms scored better on tests that required higher visual acuity, such as math and reading. Some sports teams are experimenting with installing circadian lighting in their facilities to improve performance and lessen the effects of jet lag while traveling.

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Now, the lighting is being tested on older adults. Last fall, Cavanagh partnered with Liz von Wellsheim, gerontological nurse practitioner and owner of ElderHealth and Living in Springfield, to install circadian lighting in Birch Home, one of its memory village homes. “As soon as we put it in the staff (told us) the residents said they felt like they were outside,” von Wellsheim says. “They spent more time in the room with the (new) lighting fixtures and they said it made them feel good. I think it’s

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great. I think people are happier in that house than the others.” Von Wellsheim is interested in anything that might improve the health and mood of her residents. She knows that older eyes need more light to see,

and that better lighting should decrease falls and other vision problems related to low light. Previously, ElderHealth and Living used the standard fluorescent fixtures. Now, they’re embarking on other improvements, including adding more skylights. “I think seniors are stuck indoors more and don’t get that melatonin and serotonin from being outdoors and in natural light,” von Wellsheim says. “They can be constantly in artificial lighting, which affects their mood as well as their sleep. With our folks, when people’s moods are affected, they’re cranky and they may act out and become aggressive. Anything I can do to improve that, I want to do.” Soon, Cavanagh will place circadian lighting in four other homes at ElderHealth and upgrade the Birch Home with an improved system. With these upgrades, von Wellsheim plans to gather data about the new lighting. “Theoretically I think it should work

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for adjusting people’s biorhythms to help them sleep better at night and be more alert during the day, which is always challenging with older folks,” von Wellsheim says. “I haven’t been able to prove that yet, but I think it’s going to work. And I really like the light.” Hearing that the residents at ElderHealth and Living not only liked the improved lighting, but that it made them feel better, was an emotional moment for Cavanagh. “It’s doing what it’s supposed to do,” she says. “For offices, this will be key. For schools and medical facilities, this technology is a gamechanger. I believe within 10 years this is going to be what lighting is because everyone is going to understand the health benefits of it so much more than they do now.”☸

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NOW IS THE TIME TO GET THESE BULBS IN THE GROUND SO THEY CAN WINTER OVER PROPERLY

LTHOUGH IT WAS MANY YEARS AGO, I REmember it well. It was a Saturday in June and I was with my gardening friends meandering through the gorgeous gardens of Dancing Oaks Nursery outside of Monmouth. At the west edge of the garden, a large grassy field stretched gently upward toward the home of owners Fred Weisensee and Leonard Foltz. Sprinkled randomly throughout this field were hundreds of small, purple-lavender spheres waving gently in the breeze. I must not have had my camera with me because my search for a photo to accompany this article was fruitless. A few more years passed before I got serious about researching this sweet plant; however, a gentle reminder tugged at me the following year when I found a clump blooming in one of their raised beds, amid the rock roses, cowslips and evening primroses. A subsequent June and I spied the little lavender spheres for sale with a tag that read Dichelostemma congesta, or field cluster lily. “A charming native with tall, narrow, waving stems topped with rounded clusters of purple-blue flowers. Mid-summer blooming, it is found in open grassy fields. You might also know it as ‘Ookow.’ This is the only species in the genus pollinated by birds.” There you go; mystery solved and

plants purchased. Field cluster lily might be my favorite plant. But I’m not sure. I have a thousand favorite plants. Last June about 10 little clusters rose up from beneath a clump of Japanese Forest grass planted in almost full day sun — my attempt at having my own little meadow in my relatively small suburban backyard. Daffodil, tulip, hyacinth and crocus are the familiar fall planted bulbs and now is the time to purchase and get them in the ground so they’ll receive the winter chill they need to perform well next spring. While these more common beauties serve to cheer us with their dashing color and easy demeanor, there are a lot of other bulbs to consider for the task. The aforementioned lily is one example but there are many more. If you search “minor bulbs” you’ll discover a plethora of unsung heroes of the bulb clan. Goodies like snowdrops, winter aconites, glory of the snow, Grecian windflower, Muscari and Fritillaria to name a few. But there are still more minor bulbs that deserve our devotion. For instance, there are two more Dichelostemma species worth growing, however they look nothing like the cluster lily. Dichelostemma ida-maia sports a cluster of tubes in either red or pink with a green tip that opens to white. My biggest fear with having bulbs in my garden is that I’ll mistakenly spear the buried and forgotten bulbs with my shovel. I’ve done this more times than I care to admit. Happy bulb planting. ☸

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NOV. 16 IS NATIONAL MEMORY SCREENING DAY ETTING SCREENED EARLY FOR MEMORY loss won’t prevent it from happening, but it can mean the difference in how it’s treated and your quality of life.

“It’s where early diagnosis makes sense,” says Scott Lusk, PhD, a clinical and neuropsychologist who has been studying Alzheimer’s through clinical trials for more than 30 years. Nov. 16 is designated as National Memory Screening Day, and it’s a good reminder that if you have concerns about memory loss, there is no obligation to participate in a screening and review the test results. “If a person does have some concerns, or a family member does, reach out and get checked,” Losk says. “Visit your primary care physician. If there’s no issue, you’ll be reassured, but if there is an issue knowing about it as early as possible

gives you the longest likelihood to do something about it.” A memory screening involves a series of cognitive tests evaluating memory, attention, concentration, language skills and visual-spatial skills. “We are identifying the kinds of deficits we would see in early progressive memory loss disorders,” he says. “It’s about thinking and cognition.” A typical patient in his Portland office might be a 65-yearold person whose mother and grandmother had some form of dementia, and this person is concerned that family history might have continued on. They take the evaluation, get the feedback and meet with the clinicians about whether more evaluation is needed. “Typically, it’s someone who has a family history, or has had some concerns about their own memory,” Losk says. “But it could also be someone who has had several concussions, suffered a mild stroke, or dealt with severe depression for many years, particularly if it’s been untreated. We can help them identify whether they need to be concerned. Sometimes,

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to treat Alzheimer’s symptoms,” Losk says. “They help memory a little bit, but don’t address the causes, what’s going on in the brain. We are working on medications that go after the plaque in the brain. We’ve yet to hit our mark, but we’ve hit on a compound that’s going to be really beneficial.” Although several of the studies with trial medications haven’t worked, that’s actually encouraging news for researchers because it allows them to eliminate specific paths that prove unproductive. “It’s taught us a lot about where not to go,” Losk says. “Now we have a bunch of new arenas, and in the next five to

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HEN CYCLING ADVENTURES AND THE travels associated with retirement were being impacted by symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH), Conrad Willett, 77, of Newport decided to explore treatment options.

“I had been taking medication for nearly four years,” he says. “It somewhat helped with my symptoms, like the strong urge to urinate, difficulty when trying or the many ups and downs throughout the night. But, there’d be times when riding in the car for any great length of time was difficult and I’d become almost incontinent.” About two years ago during a seminar on prostate health by urologist Robert Laciak, MD, Willett learned about UroLift. “UroLift is a minimally invasive approach that helps treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate,” says Dr. Laciak with Samaritan Urology. “The straightforward procedure uses tiny implants to lift and hold the enlarged prostate tissue out of the way, so it no longer blocks the urethra. There is no cutting, heating or removing of tissue.” Laciak says Willet was doing all the right things medically. But like many men in their 60s and older, he was suffering Conrad Willett now gets to enjoy cycling after having a procedure to fix an enlarged prostate. 10 NORTHWEST 50 PLUS SOUTH VALLEY | NOVEMBER 2019

from the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. After doing a little research and passing the necessary medical evaluation in October 2017, Willett had Dr. Laciak perform the UroLift procedure. Since having the procedure, Willett no longer needs medication, his sleep has improved and his strong urge to urinate and difficulty when trying have subsided. He is back to traveling with his wife, Gail, and cycling nearly 500 miles a month. “My advice to others who may share a similar experience, consider looking into this minimally invasive procedure,” Willett says. “It was life changing. I’m back to enjoying retirement, and without interruption.” Nearly 500 million men worldwide suffer from symptoms of an enlarged prostate, such as difficulty urinating, increased frequency of urination, day or night, weak or slow urinary stream or at times, pain while urinating. Learn more about Conrad Willett and how he regained independence, and score your own prostate health, at samhealth.org/ConradW. ☸

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needing the money. ▶▶Says he or she has been involved in some sort of accident. ▶▶Cannot receive emergency treatment until a medical facility is paid. ▶▶Says he or she is on the verge of receiving a large inheritance. ▶▶Needs money to pay taxes upfront or attorney’s fees. ▶▶Mentions government payoffs. ▶▶Promises to share his or her wealth with you or reimburse you as soon as the friend returns to the United States — but only if you can send money immediately.

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NE OF THE BIGGEST safety risks in our homes as we age is falling down. We can trip over items, lose balance and the ability to be mobile. A serious fall can mean temporary and even permanent loss of mobility. Jody Schwalk-Burke of Mobility Access Options NW recommends removing items such as papers, books, clothes and shoes from stairs and places you walk. “Remove small rugs or secure them to the floor,” she says. Schwallk-Burke also recommends using a cane or walker in the home to get around, as well as keeping door thresh holds level. “Even an inch in height on a doorway is a significant trip hazard for anyone,” she says, “from your front door, to inside your home, to the back porch, it’s unlikely that every part of your home is on the same level.” To reduce the risk of tripping and making it easier to move through doorways and entry ramps, place a mat or plate at the thresh hold to provide a smoother transition. Additionally, fix any loose steps and stairway handles, or put in new ones. “Make sure the rails are on both sides

of the stairs, and are as long as the stairs,” Schwalk-Burke says. There are also modern mobility solutions that help you enjoy the lifestyle you had before physical limitations made it hard to get around. Even more, mobility devices provide more safety and protection in the home, because individuals don’t need to rely on brute strength to help. Mobility equipment helps everybody so the spouse or family can travel the way they used to and the person with difficulty can keep up with them — or even move faster. Paul Robin, vice president of All in One Mobility, Inc., is in the business of helping the vulnerable among us get through the day with more ease. “If husband or wife cannot move quickly or can only walk small distances before becoming fatigued, it limits the other spouse’s life,” he says. “If a family member cannot move you from the bed to the bath to the living room, both of you share the problem.” Mobility equipment helps everybody and today’s (equipment) is much easier to use, he says. “A 200pound wife cannot handle a 400-pound family member and this applies to professional caregivers as well.” Robin’s large showroom features the latest of everything, from

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elevators and ceiling lifts, to step-in baths, lifting chairs that even lay flat, wheelchair lifts, stair lifts and walkers. His company sells devices to protect you from falls that can hasten your decline. “There is a lot of resistance to using mobility devices,” he says. “People find it hard to accept for many emotional reasons.” But think of a scooter as a golf cart, Robin says. With them, you can move around, get outside, visit museums and other attractions you couldn’t do before. “It opens up your life in many ways,” he says. “Advances in all of them offer more

options, like electric buttons and many conveniences that weren’t available even five years ago. They are always being improved and are more user-friendly than ever before.” Even new walkers have better options because they can handle up to 450 pounds. Much of the equipment is easy to fold and unfold, as well as put back together. If you’re planning a trip, feel confident that airlines know how to check them, including the scooters. When it comes to baths and showers, adaptive equipment is built low so there are no barriers to entry. “The problem with bathtubs is not getting in, it’s getting out,” Robin says. Schwalk-Burke says one of the best products for maintaining independence is a stairlift — a device that takes you comfortably and conveniently up a flight of stairs. “A stairlift can mean the difference between staying safe and giving up your home completely,” she says. Medicare can be confusing The lift has two components: a track, and a chair with a motor at its base that propels itself up and down the stairway by moving along the track surface. “Most stairlifts include a basic set of features to help ensure the user’s safety,” Schwalk-Burke says. Publicly-funded resource All stairlifts have seat belts and some feature easy-to-use Free and objective information belts for those with medical issues such as arthritis. and assistance “Most stairlift models also detect objects on the stairs and will stop the chair,” she says. Help you compare Medicare She also recommends a security pole-and-curve grab bar, health and drug plans which is a transfer pole with a pivoting curve grab bar that locks every 45 degrees. It can be installed anywhere in the Offers local classes year-round home without additional tools and works as a bathroom grab October bar, chair standing aid or bedside support.15 through December 7 is the time to sign up or change Medicare Because we are living longer, companies are paying more Advantage and prescription drug plans. attention to the needs of older adults. However, Medicare e can help you home. compare plans only pays for devices when you can’t get around in your and make enrollment Robin says it is getting much harder to access Medicare bene- changes. Use our online Locator Tool to fits, but financing is available. Call 800-722-4134 (toll-free) find local help “Life is limited when you cannot walk up stairs and you visit near you become less able to go anywhere,” heor says. “WeShiba.oregon.gov also help people with spinal injuries or with cerebral palsy,FREE, so we dealcounseling SHIBA provides unbiased on Medicare and related issues year-round. with all ages.” We also help you fight fraud, waste We also educate consumers about how to protect, detect and report and abuse. Ask us how! Don’t let budget, specific concerns or mobility issues hold Medicare fraud, waste and abuse. Ask us how! Paid for in whole or in part through a grant from the ACL. you back from investigating ways to improve your mobility. ☸

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YNDI AND GREG ROMINE WERE ON A CAnoe trip in the late 1980s near a picturesque waterfall in the Philippines, where they had been working as missionaries. Near the waterfall, Cyndi saw a man talking to a young couple with a child, but did a double-take when she saw the man hand some money to the couple and then walk away with their child. In that fleeting moment, the child was gone. Cyndi Romine says the exchange was “surreal,” and she became sick to her stomach when she realized she had just witnessed a child being sold into sex trafficking. She didn’t rescue the child in peril that day, but Romine says the incident led her to establish Called to Rescue, a nonprofit organization that rescues missing, abused or trafficked children. “She, without knowing it, has led to the rescue of so many others,” Romine says of the little Filipino girl. Called to Rescue works internationally, raising awareness and conducting prevention programs; reporting abuse to proper authorities; partnering with law enforcement and other government and nongovernmental agencies; and Cyndi Romine has been helping children both in the United States and overseas to escape the clutches of sex trafficking and abuse. 14 NORTHWEST 50 PLUS SOUTH VALLEY | NOVEMBER 2019

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WW = Widowed White WB = Widowed Black WA = Widowed Asian

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