Chester County 50plus LIFE November 2019

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Services Address Wandering in Those with Memory Impairment page 4

Becoming ‘Chronologically gifted’ page 3

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Becoming Chronologically Gifted: An Alternative Approach to Aging

By Dr. Erica Miller Ask a handful of people to describe what comes to mind when they hear the word “old.”

Undoubtedly, some responses associate “old” with negative connotations, like “obsolete” or “weak,” or phrases like “past her prime” and the always-popular “over the hill.”

Such expressions indicate how readily some cultures relegate the latter years of life to a period of steady decline — not only in terms of physiological health, but also in social prominence, personal originality, and cultural relevance.

On the other hand, there are other words — considerably more positive ones — that people use to describe “old.” How about “wise” and “mature,” for instance? What about “seasoned” and “experienced”?

In some societies, elders are revered for their accumulation of knowledge and their life experiences.

As Dr. Andrew Weil says, “Growing old should increase, not decrease, the value of human life. Just as with bourbon, it has the potential to smooth out roughness, add agreeable qualities, and improve character.”

Chronologically Gifted Almost everyone wants to live a long time, but no one wants to actually be old.

The chronologically gifted, on the other hand, are those who recognize it’s possible to age with a healthy mixture of acceptance and enthusiasm.

They regard their age as a gift, the seal of a lifelong journey for which they are profoundly grateful — a journey that began at birth and will continue through a personal legacy that immortalizes them in the memories of others.

In the face of their own mortality, they are determined to live with significance in the here and now. Even as they seize control over their attitude about aging, they surrender the illusion of control over the reality of aging.

Somewhere in the mix, they lose their concern over whether they live to see five more years, 10 more years, or 30. Yet as a group, they still tend to live longer and better lives than those who constantly preoccupy themselves with thoughts of getting older.

It all begins with attitude.

While there’s no “magical” way to halt or reverse the aging process, there are ways to embrace it.

Start by admitting that you’re getting older. Stop fighting it. Own it. Love it. Adopt a positive attitude. The world is going to move forward with or without you.

Where some people get hung up is with the misconception that as they age, they have to fit in with the younger generation. This simply isn’t true.

A more helpful attitude is, “I may not be young anymore, but I’m still capable of growing, and I will continue my process of evolving until the end of my life.” www.50plusLifePA.com

Each time an individual acquires a piece of knowledge or improves upon a skill that helps them deepen their relationships, appreciate their past and current experiences, and leave a more robust legacy, that’s a change that matters.

Disrupt Aging It’s time to break the mold and disrupt the aging process. To do so, spend time in front of the mirror.

Fall in love with yourself all over again, but not in a narcissistic way.

Join the ranks of the chronologically gifted who have a healthy sense of self-love — one that makes them feel confident in their own skin — wrinkles and all.

Adopt a new perspective. Consider the mantra: “I’m not just getting older; I’m getting wiser.”

Let the features that reveal age be the ones that are reminiscent of the wisdom and maturity collected throughout a lifetime. Admire, appreciate, and like the person looking back at you in the mirror because that’s the person who still has a lot to offer the world.

Remember, everyone gets older, so aging is not an option. But how people age is a choice. People have far more power over how they age than society conditions them to believe.

Anyone can become chronologically gifted. Simply decide you don’t just want to live longer, you want to live better — beginning right here, right now.

Take comfort in knowing that everything you do from this point on takes you one step closer to living the kind of mindful, joyful, seize-the-day life you were designed to enjoy.

Let that belief become a springboard for deeper engagement with the life inside of you — the timeless part of you that is desperate to express itself, despite the best efforts of an age-fearing culture to suppress it.

Dr. Erica Miller holds her Ph.D. in clinical psychology and has written extensively on topics of positive psychology, longevity, overcoming challenges, and living life to its fullest. Her most recent book, Chronologically Gifted: Aging with Gusto, made her an international bestselling author. For more information, please visit www.drericamiller.com.

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Services Address Wandering in Those with Memory Impairment

By Megan Joyce For caregivers of people with memory issues, keeping their loved one in a safe space — whether it’s their home or a care facility — is vital to the person’s well-being. But the reality is that 6 in 10 people with dementia will wander away from that safe space at least once.

Someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may wander as a result of agitation, confusion, anxiety, overstimulation, or the belief that they are searching for something. They may become disoriented and attempt to relive the past or revive past habits, such as going to work or returning to a familiar neighborhood.

While wandering, the person might not recall their name or address, making it difficult for those who encounter the person to assess their needs and return them to safety.

Clay Jacobs, vice president of programs and services for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter, said anyone who has memory problems and is able to walk is at risk for wandering, even in the early stages of dementia.

There are certain behaviors, however, that are red flags indicating wandering is more likely to occur.

“It’s important to plan ahead for this type of situation,” Jacobs said. “Be on the lookout for the following warning signs: [your loved one] returns from a regular walk or drive later than usual; tries to fulfill former obligations, such as going to work; has difficulty locating familiar places like the bathroom, bedroom, or dining room; or appears lost in a new or changed environment.”

There are some steps caregivers can take to reduce the likelihood of wandering, such as creating a daily routine for their loved one, which reduces his or her anxiety. Identify the times of day when agitation is highest — these are the times when wandering is likelier to occur — and plan activities and exercise for those times.

“It’s also important to understand how the stress experienced by families and caregivers when a person with dementia wanders and becomes lost is significant,” Jacobs added. “Have a plan in place beforehand so you know what to do in case of emergency.”

Statistics show that 94 percent of people who wander are found within just 1.5 miles of their home, so Jacobs recommends caregivers ask neighbors to call if they ever see the person with memory issues alone; keep a recent, close-up photo

and updated medical information handy to give to police; provide the person with ID jewelry; and keep a list of places where the person may wander (former homes or jobs, restaurants, places of worship).

Another interesting note to make is whether the person with dementia is right- or left-handed, as wandering tends to follow the direction of the dominant hand.

Once it is determined that a loved one is missing, caregivers should call 911 and file a “missing report” for a person with dementia, a “vulnerable adult.”

Police will then begin to search for the individual.

In addition, Jacobs encourages caregivers to enroll their loved one in MedicAlert® + Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return®, a 24-hour, nationwide emergency-response service for individuals with Alzheimer’s or related dementia who wander or have a medical emergency.

When a caregiver calls the emergencyresponse line to report a missing person, a community network will be activated, including local Alzheimer’s Association chapters and law enforcement agencies, Jacobs said. Critical medical information will also be provided to emergency responders if needed.

A person enrolled in the program will be wearing MedicAlert® + SafeReturn® ID jewelry, so that whoever locates the individual can call the tollfree number listed on the jewelry. MedicAlert® + SafeReturn® then notifies the listed contacts to make sure they are returned home.

ComfortZone, another program available through the Alzheimer’s Association, allows caregivers to monitor the person with dementia from a secured website and receive alerts when the person leaves a preset safety zone. “[ComfortZone] provides peace of mind and allows independence for the person living with Alzheimer’s,” Jacobs said.

The service includes enrollment in MedicAlert® + SafeReturn® as well as 24/7 access to a monitoring center.

“Both services can be in place concurrently but have different aims,” Jacobs said. “ComfortZone is meant for daily use … It can be changed depending on the progression of the disease and can range from a device placed in a vehicle to something directly on the person.” please see Services page 6

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Calendar of Events

Support Groups Free and open to the public Mondays (except holidays), 10-11:30 a.m.

Sunshine Memory Café United Methodist Church of West Chester 129 S. High St., West Chester (610) 349-3401 adean0413@gmail.com Nov. 5, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Grief Support Group Phoenixville Senior Center 153 Church St., Phoenixville (610) 327-7216 Nov. 5 and 19, 6:30-8 p.m.

Bereavement Support Group Brandywine Hospital Conference Room 2N 201 Reeceville Road, Coatesville (610) 998-1700, ext. 226 Nov. 6, 6 p.m.

Memory Loss and Dementia Support Group Sunrise Assisted Living of Paoli 324 W. Lancaster Ave., Malvern (610) 251-9994 Nov. 11 and 25, 10:30 a.m. to noon Caregiver Coffee Break/Support Group Active Day of Exton 201 Sharp Lane, Exton (610) 363-8044 Nov. 12 and 26, 5-6:30 p.m.

Bereavement Support Group Main Line Unitarian Church 816 S. Valley Forge Road, Devon (610) 585-6604 phoenixbereavement@yahoo.com Nondenominational; all are welcome.

Nov. 12 and 26, 6:30-8 p.m.

Bereavement Support Group Jennersville Hospital Conference Room B

1015 W. Baltimore Pike, West Grove (610) 998-1700, ext. 226 Nov. 13, 1:30 p.m.

Family Caregiver Support Group Sarah Care 425 Technology Drive, Suite 200, Malvern (610) 251-0801 Nov. 13, 7-8:30 p.m.

Hearing Loss Support Group Christ Community Church, Second Floor 1190 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester (484) 402-4907 hlaaachesco@gmail.com www.hearinglosschesco.com Nov. 19, 6 p.m.

Family Caregiver Support Group Sunrise of Westtown 501 Skiles Blvd., West Chester (610) 399-4464 Nov. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Elder Care Support Group Ruggiero Law Offices Paoli Corporate Center 16 Industrial Blvd., Suite 211, Paoli (610) 889-0288 beth@paolilaw.com Nov. 21, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

To Live Again … Support and Socialization for Widows and Widowers Surrey East Goshen 1201 N. Chester Road, West Chester (610) 389-1124 Nov. 27, 6 p.m.

Living with Cancer Support Group Paoli Hospital Cancer Center 255 W. Lancaster Ave., Paoli (484) 565-1253

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Community Programs Free and open to the public Nov. 2 and 16, 5-10 p.m.

Bingo Night Marine Corps League Detachment 430 Chestnut St., Downingtown (610) 429-8174 Nov. 5, 11:30 a.m.

West Chester University Retirees Luncheon Call for location (610) 269-1503

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Compassionate Friends Valley Forge Chapter Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 132 E. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia (484) 919-0820 www.tcfvalleyforge.org Nov. 19, noon AARP Valley Forge Chapter Meeting St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church 203 N. Valley Forge Road, Devon (610) 647-1823

Senior Center Activities Coatesville Area Senior Center (610) 383-6900 250 Harmony St., Coatesville www.coatesvilleseniorcenter.org Monday, Wednesday, Fri day, 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Going Fit Exercise Program Nov. 7 and 21, 11 a.m. to noon – V eterans Coffee Club Nov. 13 and 27, 1-2 p.m. – Bingo Downingtown Senior Center – (610) 269-3939 983 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown www.downingtownseniors.org Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – Chorus Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. – Photoshoot Hour Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. – Tai Chi Great Valley Senior Center – (610) 889-2121 47 Church Road, Malvern Kennett Area Senior Center – (610) 444-4819 427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square http://kennettseniorcenter.org Oxford Senior Center – (610) 932-5244 12 E. Locust St., Oxford – www.oxfordseniors.org Wednesdays, 8:30-11:30 a.m. – Paint Class Phoenixville Area Senior Center – (610) 935-1515 153 Church St., Phoenixville http://phoenixvilleseniorcenter.org West Chester Area Senior Center – (610) 431-4242 530 E. Union St., West Chester http://wcseniors.org Thursdays, 1 p.m. – WCASC Chorus Submit senior center events to mjoyce@onlinepub.com.

Library Programs Avon Grove Library, 117 Rose Hill Ave., West Grove, (610) 869-2004 Nov. 4 and 18, 3 p.m. – Sit & Knit Nov. 16, 9 a.m. – S outhern Chester County Writers Conference Nov. 30, 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. – Holiday Centerpiece Workshop Downingtown Library, 330 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, (610) 269-2741 Nov. 5 and 19, 6 p.m. – Knitters Club Nov. 19, 10-11 a.m. – Book Walkers Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m. – Crafters Maker Space Paoli Library, 18 Darby Road, Paoli, (610) 296-7996 Mystery Book Club – Call for dates/times West Chester Public Library, 415 N. Church St., West Chester, (610) 696-1721

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Services from page 4 Another safety option for caregivers is and sheriff’s departments, senior living Project Lifesaver®, a rapid-response public communities, and throughout southeastern safety program protecting individuals Pennsylvania (see sidebar for details). with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other Monteleone said that, on average, cognitive challenges. The 501(c)3 program the individual who wandered is usually was founded in Virginia in 1999 and is found within 30 minutes of notifying law th marking its 20 anniversary this year. enforcement.

Project Lifesaver® participants wear a “Parents and caregivers of the enrollees feel personalized wristband (a transmitter) a sense of relief knowing that this safety net is on their wrist or ankle, which emits ‘around’ their family member,” she said.

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erks County Sheriff’s Department: a tracking signal on an individually Services such as these have been created (610) 478-6240, ext. 3214 assigned FM radio frequency, explained with a primary goal of returning people with Gail Monteleone of the Pilot Club of memory issues who have wandered to their • C

umberland County Sheriff’s Office: Lancaster, a community-service club that safe spaces and to their caregivers. worked in conjunction with local police But also essential in their design is peace (717) 240-6390 departments to bring Project Lifesaver® to of mind for those caregivers, who should not the county. blame themselves if their loved one wanders • East Pikeland Township Police When a caregiver calls 911 to report and can instead count on the support of these Department: (610) 935-0606 that someone enrolled in Project programs to help bring the person home.

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lmcroft Senior Living (Lebanon): uses a handheld mobile receiver to locate the most diligent of caregivers,” Jacobs said.

(717) 228-0909 the tracking signal of the individual.

For more information, contact the According to its website, Project Alzheimer’s Association Greater Lifesaver® has more than 1,200 Pennsylvania Chapter at www.alz.org/pa participating agencies throughout 47 or (800) 272-3900. Contact Project Lifesaver states in the U.S. and in Canada and Australia. at www.projectlifesaver.org or (877) 580-LIFE. Project Lifesaver programs are also available through various police

Project Lifesaver information for Berks, Chester, Cumberland, and Lebanon counties:

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5 Unexpected Rewards of Becoming a Caregiver

By George Shannon It’s true, the life of a caregiver can be demanding, difficult, and daunting. I spent seven years of my life in that role, keeping an eye on my wife’s every move.

Just about every night, Carol and I awoke from our slumber at least five times to make trips to the bathroom. We spent endless nights in hospitals and long days in doctor’s offices.

If given the chance to do it all over again, I would. Those years of being a caregiver constitute the best seven of my life. I learned a ton about myself and my family, became a more fulfilled man, and had the incredible chance to fall in love with my wife all over again.

While I could easily list 20 wonderful things about serving in a caregiving role, here are five very important and unexpected rewards:

November is National Family Caregivers Month

1. A Better Relationship When I started being a caregiver, time slowed down. Because the role can be so demanding, you must focus on the person.

In the process, you learn what makes them tick — maybe things you hadn’t noticed before.

Putting these nuggets of wisdom to use can make that person so happy, which, in turn, makes you feel good.

For Carol, it was pancakes. When she needed a boost, a single pancake could do the trick.

Every once in a while, she’d be down in the dumps. The minute I saw this, we were on the way to our local breakfast joint. Carol’s smile would make my day. please see CareGiver page 8

At Your Fingertips Helpful numbers, hotlines, and local businesses and organizations eager to serve you—all just a phone call away.

Disasters American Red Cross Greater Brandywine (610) 692-1200 Chester County Emergency Services (610) 344-5000 Salvation Army Coatesville (610) 384-2954 Salvation Army West Chester (610) 696-8746 Emergency Numbers Central Pennsylvania Poison Center (800) 521-6110

Arthritis Foundation (215) 570-3060 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (800) 232-4636

Housing Authority of Phoenixville (610) 933-8801

Domestic Violence (800) 799-7233

JEWELERS American Gold & Estate Buyers, Inc. 363 E. Lincoln Highway, Exton (484) 872-8216

National Osteoporosis Foundation (800) 223-9994 PACE (800) 225-7223

Office of Aging (610) 344-6350/(800) 692-1100 Financial Services Internal Revenue Service (800) 829-3676

Social Security Administration (800) 772-1213

Health & Medical Services Alzheimer’s Association (800) 272-3900 American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345 American Heart Association (610) 940-9540

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Housing Authority of Chester County (610) 436-9200

Coatesville VA Medical Center (610) 383-7711

Senior Healthlink (610) 431-1852

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (302) 573-4027

Housing Assistance Community Impact Legal Services (610) 876-0804

Southeastern Pennsylvania Medical Institute (610) 446-0662 Hearing Services Pennsylvania Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (800) 233-3008 V/TTY HOME IMPROVEMENT West Shore Home 5024 Simpson Ferry Road Mechanicsburg (717) 937-1148

Legal Services Lawyer Referral Service (610) 429-1500

retirement living Friends Home in Kennett 147 W. State St., Kennett Square (610) 444-2577 Harrison Senior Living Locations in Christiana and East Fallowfield (610) 384-6310 The Hickman Friends Senior Communities of West Chester 400 N. Walnut St., West Chester (484) 760-6403

Nutrition Meals on Wheels Chester County Inc. (610) 430-8500

Senior Centers Coatesville Oxford (610) 383-6900 (610) 932-5244 Downingtown Phoenixville (610) 269-3939 (610) 935-1515 Wayne Great Valley (610) 688-6246 (610) 889-2121

Pennsylvania Hunger Action Center (800) 366-3997

Kennett Square (610) 444-4819

Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (610) 436-4510

West Chester (610) 431-4242

Office of Aging Chester County Department of Aging Services (610) 344-6350 Pharmacies CVS/pharmacy www.cvs.com

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Veterans (of all ages) and the military community and their families are invited to join us!

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2. Precious Moments Similarly, you get to be a part of some very special moments. Before my wife’s strokes, we’d spend some time together but did our own thing most of the time. After Carol got sick, I spent 90% of my time with her, and I got to be a part of so many meaningful moments.

Her father had come to live with us for a few years during her illness. He was around 90 at the time. Every night the Pittsburgh Pirates played on TV, they stood, held hands, and sang “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” — every time.

You could just feel the love and joy between them. I’ll never forget those moments.

3. Discovering Humility This might be the most hidden of rewards. Before my wife became ill, I was a decent man and generally thoughtful of others, but my world had veered toward self-centeredness. I was set in my ways and had been accustomed to the order in my world.

At first, out of necessity, I began taking care of her needs. Soon thereafter, I started feeling good when I did things to help her. Then something tremendous occurred: I began to derive sustained joy when making her life better.

By the time she passed away, I’d committed my life to completely serving her and felt total fulfillment. Why? I had become entirely selfless. There may not be a better feeling in the world.

4. A Deeper Relationship As I gave myself over to her, my wife started to really feel the love. And in turn, she began to outwardly show her love and appreciation.

A day wouldn’t go by that she didn’t tell me that “You’re too good to me,” or “Thanks for all that you do for me.” I never sought these assurances, but when she’d offer them, it would light up my day. It was then I realized that we were falling in love all over again.

It was during this rekindled time that we showed our truest selves. From her, I got to see a hidden sense of humor and sharp tongue that often had me belly-laughing. For her, my wife saw a much more tender side and the softer edges of my soul.

5. A Stronger Family Only one of my siblings and one of our three sons lived locally when my wife got sick. At first, I felt sort of alone in dealing with her health crisis, but that didn’t last very long.

The one son who lived the closest moved in for a year. My other two kids came in regularly and showered their mother with love. My siblings came in all the time and called when they couldn’t.

I’ve lived my life abiding by the philosophy that what happens to you isn’t as important as how you responded to it. My entire family responded with love, concern, help, and support. Each time, their acts and deeds made Carol and I feel wonderful. I took great pride in seeing my family come together.

Don’t get me wrong; it wasn’t always easy. Yet, at the end of each day of caregiving, I always received a small gift: a sense of fulfillment. And now, when I look back at those seven years, I am reminded that my life had purpose, which is the greatest reward of them all.

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George Shannon is the co-author of The Best Seven Years of My Life: The Story of an Unlikely Caregiver, written with his son, Chad Patrick Shannon. George’s experience as caregiver for his wife transformed his approach to accepting himself as he is, the circumstances as they are, and those around him as they are. www.bestsevenyears.com

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Jill Weisenberger says everyone should examine their diet and consider adopting Berries. A Finnish study found some healthier eating habits to help that middle-aged and older men who prevent Type 2 diabetes and improve consumed the most berries had a November is Diabetes Awareness Month their overall health. whopping 35% lower risk of developing “There are many ways to build a Type 2 diabetes. Choose strawberries, wholesome and disease-fighting diet,” says Weisenberger.

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Fruits. Many people fear fruit because most of the carbohydrate in fruit is sugar. While carbohydrate raises blood glucose levels more than other Legumes and pulses (beans, peas, lentils). Diets rich in legumes have nutrients, it is not true that fruit raises blood glucose more than other carbbeneficial effects on both short- and long-term fasting blood glucose levels. containing foods.

Not only are they full of plant protein, but they also contain potassium, “Fruits, along with other plant foods, contain so many diseasemagnesium, B vitamins, and dietary fiber, including a special type called please see Foods page 10 “resistant starch.”

Resistant starches resist digestion in the small intestine. Instead, they travel to the colon, feeding beneficial gut bacteria that then produce short-chain fatty acids.

These acids seem to protect the colon cells, make the gut environment more suitable for the friendly bacteria and less suitable for their harmful cousins, and even improve the way our bodies respond to insulin.

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Nuts. Some studies show that when people with Type 2 diabetes consume nuts, their blood glucose levels improve. Many studies show that eating nuts also helps prevent Type 2 diabetes.

Nuts — such as almonds, pistachios, walnuts, and peanuts — provide unsaturated fats, vegetable protein, fiber, folate, magnesium, and a host of other vitamins and minerals. Nuts are calorie dense, however, so keep portion sizes in mind.

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fighting, insulin-sensitizing compounds that it’s a bad idea to forgo them,” Weisenberger said.

Coffee and tea. Several studies link drinking coffee (decaffeinated or regular) to less risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

“Keep your coffee low-calorie and healthful by drinking it plain or with a splash of milk,” Weisenberger said. “A heavy hand with syrups, sugars, and cream will turn your coffee into quite a nutritional goof.”

Likewise, analysis suggest that the more tea an individual drinks, the greater the benefit, with as little as one cup per day dropping the risk of developing the disease by 3 percent.

Unsaturated fats. Switching to more healthful monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats appears to boost insulin sensitivity. A Mediterranean-style diet is typically rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and low in saturated fats.

A few sources of unsaturated fats include olive, canola, and peanut oils; tree nuts; peanuts; nut butters; avocados; and olives.

Weisenberger suggests using a list of foods that are associated with less risk of diabetes to create your weekly grocery list. It’s OK to gradually start introducing some of these foods into your diet. A complete diet overhaul rarely lasts, but one with gradual changes is more likely to stick.

Jill Weisenberger, MS, RDN, CDE, CHWC, FAND, partnered with the American Diabetes Association to write Prediabetes: A Complete Guide: Your Lifestyle Reset to Stop Prediabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses. An internationally recognized nutrition and diabetes expert and certified health and wellness coach, she is the author of four books. www.jillweisenberger.com or www.diabetes.org

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Honoring the Achievements of Women in the Military The words “veteran,” “hero,” and “patriot” usually evoke images of men.

Many people are not aware that some 3 million women are currently serving or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, beginning with the American Revolution.

Their stories are largely unknown.

“Women have served alongside men to gain and preserve liberty, from the American Revolution to today’s Global War on Terror,” says retired Army Maj. Gen. Dee Ann McWilliams, president of the Women in Service for America Memorial Foundation.

The foundation aims to bridge the gap in the public’s understanding of women’s military service and encourages everyone to help in the following ways:

Revolution, she served as an infantryman and was wounded in action.

• Minnie Spotted-Wolf enlisted in the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve in 1943, making her the first known Native American woman to do so. Skilled at breaking horses, she described Marine boot camp as “hard but not too hard.”

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Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11

Learn Their History Learn about trailblazing military women. Here are five you should know about: • In 1782, Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a man to become the first woman known to enlist as a soldier in the Continental Army. The only woman to earn a full military pension for service during the American

Help Ship Christmas Stockings to Soldiers Keystone Military Families, which ships 8,000–10,000 holiday stockings to American servicemen and women stationed around the world each year, is seeking monetary donations to help defray its sizable shipping costs.

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• Capt. Sunita Williams, an astronaut who served 322 days as commander of the International Space Station, at one point held the record for the most cumulative hours of spacewalking. During her early Navy career, she flew helicopters in Operation Desert Shield.

• Overcoming childhood adversity, in 2010 Lt. La’Shanda Holmes became the first African-American female helicopter pilot in the history of the Coast Guard. She played a vital role in the Global War on Terror.

• During her three deployments to Afghanistan, Air Force Senior Airman Vanessa Velez drove a loaded Humvee into enemy territory on more than 120 missions. please see Achievements page 13

Support the Troops This Holiday Season!

Our troops deserve our help and to know they aren’t forgotten!

Keystone Military Families, a PA-based nonprofit, encourages you to brighten the holidays for our troops overseas by sponsoring a care package!

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The Long-Term Care Benefit Many Veterans Are Missing Out On

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Dear Savvy Senior, I have heard that the VA has a benefit that can help veterans and spouses with long-term care costs. We recently had to move my 86-year-old father — who served in the Army nearly 60 years ago — into an assisted living facility, and my mom isn’t far behind. Can the VA help?

– Seeking Aid Dear Seeking, The Veterans Administration does indeed have a little-known, underutilized benefit that can help wartime veterans and their surviving spouses pay for a variety of long-term care costs.

This benefit, called “Aid and Attendance,”

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is a special pension that’s paid in addition to a basic pension. It pays a maximum of $2,230 a month to married veterans; $1,881 a month to single veterans; or $1,209 a month to a surviving spouse.

The money is tax free and can be used to pay for in-home care, assisted living, and nursing home care.

Today, only around 230,000 veterans and survivors receive Aid and Attendance, but millions more are eligible and either don’t know about it or don’t think they can qualify for it.

Eligibility Requirements To qualify, your dad must have served at least 90 days of active military service with at least one day of service during a period of war, and he must not have been discharged dishonorably.

Single surviving spouses of wartime vets are eligible if their marriage ended due to death.

In addition, your dad will also have to meet certain thresholds for medical and financial need to be eligible.

To qualify medically, he must be either disabled or over the age of 65 and need help with basic everyday living tasks, such as eating, dressing, bathing, or going to the bathroom. Being blind or in a nursing home or assisted living facility due to mental disability also qualifies him.

Single surviving spouses have no age restrictions, but they must require help with basic everyday living tasks to be eligible.

To qualify financially, your parents must have limited assets, under $127,061, excluding their home, vehicle, and personal belongings.

And their annual income (minus medical and long-term care expenses) cannot exceed the Maximum Allowable Pension Rate (MAPR), which, in 2019, is $26,766 for a veteran and their spouse, $22,577 for a single veteran, and $14,509 for a surviving spouse.

To calculate your parents’ income qualifications, add up their income over the past year (including Social Security, pensions, interest income from investments, annuities, etc.), minus any out-of-pocket medical expenses, prescription drugs, insurance premiums, and long-term care costs over that same period of time.

If the final tally is under the MAPR, and your dad meets the other requirements, he should be eligible for aid.

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By John Johnston

Social Security Announces 1.6% Benefit Increase for 2020

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for nearly 69 million Americans will increase 1.6% in 2020, the Social Security Administration announced recently.

The 1.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 63 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2020. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on Dec. 31, 2019. (Note: Some people receive both Social Security and SSI benefits.)

The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $137,700 from $132,900.

Social Security and SSI beneficiaries are normally notified by mail in early

December about their new benefit amount.

Most people who receive Social Security payments will be able to view their COLA notice online through their my Social Security account. People may create or access their my Social Security account online at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

Information about Medicare changes for 2020, when announced, will be available at www.medicare. gov. For Social Security beneficiaries receiving Medicare, Social Security will not be able to compute their new benefit amount until after the Medicare premium amounts for 2020 are announced.

Final 2020 benefit amounts will be communicated to beneficiaries in December through the mailed COLA notice and my Social Security’s Message Center.

The Social Security Act provides for how the COLA is calculated. To read more, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/cola.

John Johnston is a Social Security public affairs specialist.

Achievements from page 11 Pay a Visit Located at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery, the Women in Military Service for America Memorial (Women’s Memorial) is the only memorial dedicated to honoring the 3 million women who have served or are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Preserving the details of their achievements, from clerk typist to fighter pilot, the memorial aims to integrate military women into the public’s image of courage.

When visiting the nation’s capital, consider adding this educational and inspiring institution to your itinerary.

Share Your Story Military women, past and present, can register their service with the Women’s Memorial and become part of the world’s largest register of U.S. servicewomen and women veterans, which now totals nearly 267,000 members.

By sharing your story, future generations will come to know the valuable contributions of America’s military women. To register and learn more, visit www.womensmemorial.org/register-now.

At a time when the Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that women veterans are the fastest-growing veteran population, recognizing the collective service of women is more important than ever.

“No matter what you did during your service, it’s an important part of history,” says Gen. McWilliams. “Without your story, our history will never be complete.”

Every Hero Has a Name.

Is your military hero also your spouse, child, grandchild, friend, or neighbor?

Help us put a face and a name to the courageous men and women who are currently serving or who have served in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Salute to Service

is an online photo gallery honoring the military heroes in our lives.

Upload your hero’s picture, name, and information at VeteransExpo.com/salute-to-service.

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Benefit from page 12 VA benefit office (see www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/offices.asp or call (800) 827-1000), where you can apply in person. In eastern Pennsylvania, that is the Philadelphia Regional Office at (800) 827-1000.

You can also apply by writing the Pension Management Center at: Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Intake Center Attention: Philadelphia Pension Center P.O. Box 5206 Janesville, WI 53547-5206 You’ll need to include evidence, like VA Form 21-2680 (www.va.gov/ vaforms), which your dad’s doctor can fill out and shows his need for Aid and Attendance.

If you need some help, you can appoint a veteran service officer, a VAaccredited attorney, or a claims agent to represent your dad. See www. ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/vso-search to locate someone.

If your dad is eligible, it will take between six and 12 months for his application to be processed, so be patient.

You should also know that if your dad’s Aid and Attendance application is approved, the VA will send a lump-sum retroactive payment covering the time from the day you filed the application until the day it was approved. Then your dad receives monthly payments going forward.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit www.savvysenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of The Savvy Senior book.

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Elvis in Vegas Terri Schlichenmeyer

Cherry, cherry, cherry.

That’s what you want to see as you reach for the lever and take another spin. Or is it a little ball in a slot you’d like better, or the right number from a deck of cards?

When you’re in Vegas, baby, anything can happen — even, as in the new book Elvis in Vegas by Richard Zoglin, breathing life into what seemed nearly dead.

His first time in Las Vegas was not his idea. And it wasn’t a good idea, either.

It was the spring of 1956, and Elvis Presley’s star was rising. Teenage girls screamed for him onstage, and he’d already been a “regional phenomenon� when he recorded his first mainstream single, “Heartbreak Hotel.�

That record was at the top of the charts when his manager, “Colonel Tom� Parker, booked Presley at the New Frontier hotel, but there was one problem: Vegas show-goers in 1956 were more middle-of-the-road and middle-aged. To them, rock ’n’ roll was just a fad.

That was Presley’s first show on a Las Vegas stage, and it would be his last for more than 13 years.

In the meantime, the city grew up and out.

Elvis in Vegas

by Richard Zoglin c. 2019, Simon & Schuster 297 pages

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Can Help COPD Patients Breathe Better If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you know that it can affect many different areas of your life.

While there is no cure for COPD, you may not know that early and consistent management of the disease can greatly improve outcomes and overall quality of life.

One disease-management option is pulmonary rehabilitation, which has the potential to offer life-improving benefits to patients at all stages of the lung disease, according to the experts at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

A team of healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, exercise specialists, physical therapists, dietitians, and psychologists, will work together to create a customized plan for your individual needs.

The majority of patients who participate in pulmonary rehabilitation report positive outcomes, including reduced COPD symptoms, increased physical activity, and an improved quality of life.

To learn more about the disease, visit COPD.nhlbi.nih.gov.

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During the 1950s, says Zoglin, every major (and many minor) stars from Hollywood, Broadway, and the sporting world performed in Las Vegas, onstage or in lounges, or they came just to hang out.

Singers honed their crafts and made their marks, actors offered unremarkable stage shows that were nevertheless sold out, and “Rat Pack� practically became a household term, while rock ’n’ roll bands came but didn’t stick around.

The city’s population swelled to 59,000 citizens by 1960 and some 20,000 tourists visited each day, while Elvis Presley made movies that, at the end, were box-office busts.

He’d always loved Las Vegas for its glamour and fun.

He’d been there many times, had even gotten married there, and it was the perfect place for him to perform, which was something he loved best.

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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Randal Hill

Let’s get a couple of things straight here. The Thanksgiving-released A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is not your standard (and often incorrect) celebrity biopic.

Also, Fred Rogers — channeled to perfection by Tom Hanks — becomes almost secondary when placed in juxtaposition to Lloyd Vogel, a cynical, emotionally scarred investigative journalist for Esquire magazine.

In the story, Vogel, whose character is loosely based on real-life Esquire writer Tom Junod, is assigned to do a puff piece on Mr. Rogers for a forthcoming issue on heroes.

“That hokey kid-show guy?” Vogel asks incredulously after being handed the job.

Vogel (Matthew Rhys) is a misanthropic, neurotic, and badly damaged adult who rails against his estranged, family-deserting father (Chris Cooper). Then there’s the issue of Vogel’s fears about the raising of his infant son.

Rogers can see that Vogel is broken and badly in need of repair.

“Sometimes we have to ask for help,” proclaims Rogers, “and that’s OK.” In time, through patience and caring and persistent positivity, he manages to pierce Vogel’s armor of darkness to allow healing sunshine to first trickle, then flood, in.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood shows why Rogers had such a positive effect on millions of children who watched his show for 33 years. The man really was all about love. Love your children. Love your friends. Love your neighbors. Love yourself.

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Elvis in Vegas from page 17 Author Richard Zoglin does, indeed, write about Presley in his early career, but he does it with a difference: While there’s a strong but thin thread that ties the first pages to the last half of this book, the middle half offers a lively, nostalgic, cowtown-rags to high-roller-riches tale of not just a city, but of entertainment itself.

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Director’s chores went to Marielle Heller, who recently guided The Diary of a Teenage Girl and Can You Ever Forgive Me? to success.

Here she has lit the soundstage set to deliberately make us feel that we are actually watching the modestly budgeted Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood show, complete with a jumble of painted pasteboards and low-end dolls and puppets, in the flat light of PBS’ WQED studios in late-1990s Pittsburgh.

The potentially cliched cynic-does-a-180 arc is avoided here, thanks to a pitch-perfect script by Noah Harpster and Micah Fitzerman-Blue, both Peabody Awardwinning writers and producers who based their tale on Junod’s 1998 Esquire magazine cover story.

The writers even give us brief glimpses into some of Rogers’ imperfections, including an admission of his own family’s struggles and estrangements and him slamming a bit too hard on the low-end keys of a piano.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood opens Nov. 22. Be forewarned: You’ll need lots of tissues for this one.

Randal C. Hill enjoys getting sneak peeks of forthcoming movies from his home on the Oregon coast. He can be reached at wryterhill@msn.com.

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