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Aid & Attendance Veterans’ Benefit Little-Known Veterans Benefit Can Alleviate Care Costs For many aging or disabled veterans who need help with activities of daily living, finding the funds to pay for the care they need is a common concern. Many veterans aren’t aware of the Aid & Attendance pension they have earned for themselves and their surviving spouses through their service to their country. The Aid and Attendance pension provides benefits that reduce the cost of care for veterans and surviving spouses who require assisted living/ personal care. Veterans and surviving spouses who are eligible for a VA pension and require the aid and attendance of another person, or are housebound, may be eligible for additional monetary payment.
When a veteran turns 65, the VA automatically classifies them as disabled, and if they meet income and asset criteria, they are eligible for a basic pension. Since Aid and Attendance and Housebound allowances increase the pension amount, people who are not eligible for a basic pension due to excessive income may be eligible for pension at these increased rates. A&A and Housebound benefits are non-service-connected benefits
(disability need not be a result of service). A veteran or surviving spouse may not receive Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound benefits at the same time, nor may they receive non-service and service-connected compensation at the same time. If a veteran is currently receiving disability compensation from the VA, they cannot receive both the disability compensation and the A&A pension, but they can file for the increased pension based on non-service-
connected health issues. If the application is approved, the VA will pay whichever benefit has the highest dollar amount. If the veteran is receiving compensation for a serviceconnected injury, that compensation would not be counted as income. Aid & Attendance (A&A) The Aid & Attendance increased monthly pension amount may be added to your monthly pension amount if you meet one of the following conditions: • You require the aid of another person in order to perform personal functions required in everyday living, such as bathing, feeding, dressing, please see BENEFIT page 7
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currently working on getting state tax-exempt status, Hamilton said. The all-American Although Hamilton sweetheart with the never served in the hourglass figure, armed forces, her unattainable except by husband, Dale “Al” pinning her flirtatious Hamilton, served as a photo to your wall, was machinist mate in the the first “dream girl.” U.S. Navy from 1986 Pinups became to 1992 aboard the widespread in the USS Butte and USS late 1800s with the Richmond K. Turner. national icon known He was also stationed at as the Gibson Girl but the Charleston, South reached their pinnacle Carolina, and Earle, as the United States New Jersey, naval bases. entered World War II. “I have a better The pinup images Standing, from left, Danielle McCoy, Olya Prokuda, understanding (of could be cut out Jannelle Derr, and Tina Adcock. Seated, from left, veterans and their of magazines or Adrianne Mease, Lindsey Albright, and Heather Hamilton. needs) because I’m newspapers and married to him,” she often appeared on said. calendars. Posters of an Operation Iraqi Freedom The Pennsylvania chapter now pinups were mass produced after veteran who thought there needed has 17 members, ranging in age being carefully designed by the to be a support group that would from 18 to early 50s. Since they U.S. government to boost the be fun and put a smile on the reside throughout the state, the troops’ morale. faces of both young and old, ladies have a monthly conference Betty Grable, Rita Hayworth, according to the organization’s call instead of meeting in person, Jane Russell, and Ava Gardner website. said 37-year-old Hamilton, were among the most famous of Arreola chose vintage clothing the World War II pinups. because of its modesty and classic who lives in Howard, near State College. The troops tacked the scantily beauty. Clothes from the 1940s Different members of the clad pinups on their barracks’ era are timeless and can be mixed walls and kept them tucked in with modern looks. The girls work chapter attend the various events, but a lot of the girls try to their pockets. They were even hard to achieve a classy look that participate in as many events as painted onto the nose of their conjures nostalgia for the World they can, Hamilton said. planes. These girls were waiting World II era and that same spirit The Pinups for Patriots for them at home, and they were of a country united in service. worth fighting for. The organization’s mission now participate in any kind of event, from working on military care is to honor and serve our nation’s Fast forward 70 years. military, veterans, first responders, packages to selling raffle tickets to taking part in a Pitching for Heather Hamilton, and their families by supporting Patriots horseshoe-pitching Pennsylvania state leader of Pinups and creating unique programs tournament. for Patriots, said she has always and events that will inspire our At all events, the Pinup for loved the styles of the 1940s and nation, foster patriotism, and raise ’50s era and did a photo shoot awareness for post-traumatic stress Patriots ladies dress up in vintage clothing, with the exact type of dressing up in vintage clothing for disorder. fashion depending on the event. fun. The women in the Pinups At one event, they wore rockabilly It turned out so well that she chapters across the United States dress, Hamilton said. The retrowas approached by friends to start are business owners, service styled ladies find their vintage a chapter of Pinups for Patriots in members, veterans, military clothing in many places, including Pennsylvania. After researching the spouses, medical professionals, Facebook groups, vintage-clothing organization, Hamilton applied to and more. websites, yard sales, Goodwill, and be the state leader in 2014. Pinups for Patriots (www. the Salvation Army. Pinups for Patriots began in pinupsforpatriots.com) is a federal One of Hamilton’s most 2010 by founder Kalen Arreola, nonprofit organization, but it is www.50plusLifePA.com
memorable events was when Pinups for Patriots served a meal to veterans at a senior living community on Veterans Day last year. The Pinup ladies had a chance to meet real-life Rosie the Riveters. “We were able to sit down and talk
to them and listen to their stories,” Hamilton said. “The best part is listening to the stories. They make us smile as much as we make them smile.” Hamilton said Pinups for Patriots will be doing another Veterans Day
event this year. The location had not yet been confirmed at press time, but it is a tradition for the group to serve veterans on Veterans Day, she said. Anyone wishing to have the Pinups for Patriots participate in their event should contact Hamilton
at pennsylvania@pinupsforpatriots. com or (814) 389-8930. The Pinups for Patriots do not charge for their services. Photos by Steven Francis Photography Location: John Wright Restaurant, Wrightsville, Pa.
Caregiving Has Its Rewards As Americans live longer, families are feeling a heavier burden in the caregiving area. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that some 40.5 million
Americans are acting as unpaid caregivers for older family members. Most help one person, but 22 percent are responsible for two people and 7 percent provide help to three or more.
Most caregivers are between the ages of 45 and 64 (23 percent), but 17 percent of people older than 65 act as caregivers as well. The demands may be high, but
many Americans find the work worthwhile. Yes, 32 percent describe caregiving as stressful, but 88 percent say helping out an elderly loved one is a rewarding experience.
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Tinseltown Talks
Julie Newmar Still the Cat’s Meow Nick Thomas
This summer, Julie Newmar turned 83; but it only seems like yesterday she was prowling across our TV screens as the original Catwoman supervillainess in the ’60s TV series Batman. In addition to her acting career, Newmar has long taken an interest in gardening, beauty, and health. “If something bothers me, I try to live on top of it,” the Hollywood beauty icon said from her home in Los Angeles. “Just let the joy in you come out, and stay in love with life. That’s the secret to aging well.” Newmar also gives inspirational talks to women on how to enhance one’s overall image, including tips on makeup, hair, dress, and voice. “Beauty has a lot of connotations to it, and loving yourself is a very good place to start. We can all be more marvelous.”
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Julie Newmar on her 80th birthday at the Goo Salon as salon owner Molly Scargall looks on.
Publicity shot of Julie Newmar as Catwoman.
Aside from Catwoman and numerous other TV roles throughout her career, Newmar appeared in more than 30 films, working with greats
such as Kirk Douglas, Gregory Peck, and James Mason. In Mackenna’s Gold (1969), she was cast as a young Native American girl.
“I’m of Swedish descent, so having a Swedish girl play an Indian could only have been done in Hollywood 40 years ago,” she said, recalling an unexpected visitor to the set. “We spent two months on location in Arizona and Utah. At the time, Robert Kennedy was running for president, and he and his entire entourage dropped in one night and had dinner in a tent with us. “I sat next to him and remember his wife trying unsuccessfully to convince Gregory Peck to read some poetry.” Eight years earlier, in The MarriageGo-Round, Newmar was cast closer to her ancestry—as a teenage Swedish blond bombshell attempting to seduce James Mason. “He was a glorious actor, extremely generous and helpful. He looked out
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for me in my close-ups, making sure the light was on my face and shadows didn’t fall on me.” But it was her role as the exotic feminine feline nemesis to the “dynamic duo” in some dozen Batman episodes where Newmar’s sex appeal sizzled on ’60s TV screens. Her image still haunts many today. “I still get a lot of fan mail from men!” she said, referring to an excerpt from an online post: Julie Newmar is the fruit of one of those moments when God must have thought, “I’ ll give them a girl who will define female perfection so well, that they will always know what beauty is all about.” “Oh my,” she added, sounding quite
“It’s really touched by the tribute. “That’s so a joy to have created endearing.” something that Newmar is people still now endearing remember me for. herself to another generation of fans I never got any royalties from since the Batman the series, but the TV series was popularity of the released on DVD Publicity still Twentieth Century Fox show over several in late 2014— Julie Newmar, left, with James Mason generations has after being held and Susan Hayward in more than paid up for years by The Marriage-Go-Round. legal wrangling. me back.” As for her She also recorded commentary for the collection’s special memorable body-gripping Catwoman costume, Newmar says she acquired features. the original “after a lot of hoopla” “Doing the interview caused me to focus on what the Catwoman and donated it to the Smithsonian character meant for my life,” she said. Institution.
“It was like a long-sleeved, longlegged leotard made from black Lurex,” she recalled. “It clung to the body, but was very easy to get in and out of. It really looked smashing!” As she continues to share some personal, general lessons of life and beauty tips on her website (www. julienewmar.com), Newmar hopes her advice will help others to look and feel “smashing,” too. “The importance of looking and feeling well is clearly important to an actor,” she says. “With the right attitude, you can be a great beauty at any age.” Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, columns, and interviews for over 600 magazines and newspapers.
Aid & Attendance Veterans’ Benefit BENEFIT from page 2 toileting, adjusting prosthetic devices, or protecting yourself from the hazards of your daily environment (e.g., using a stove or other household appliances). • You are bedridden, in that your disability or disabilities requires that you remain in bed apart from any prescribed course of convalescence or treatment. • You are a patient in an assisted living or personal care facility due to mental or physical incapacity.
Box 8079, Philadelphia, PA 19101. Call the office toll-free at (800) 827-1000 for more information. When considering a move to a personal care home or nursing facility, the community’s administration will often assist in making sure you have the necessary information collected and that it is complete prior to submission.
Housebound This increased monthly pension amount may be added to your monthly pension amount when you are substantially confined to your immediate premises because of permanent disability.
What You Need You must have military discharge or DD 214. You should include copies of the Aid & Attendance Form 10 or VA 21, signed by a doctor, M.D., or D.O., validating the need for Aid and Attendance or Housebound-type care. The VA does not accept physician assistant, nurse, or social worker signatures. Eligibility requirements include (canceled checks or statements are required for documentation of expenses):
How to Apply In eastern Pennsylvania, you may apply for Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits by writing to the Philadelphia VA Regional Office, P.O.
1. Ninety continuous days of service in the U.S. military with at least one day during a wartime period as established by the U.S. Congress, e.g., World War II, Korea, Vietnam.
• Your eyesight is limited to a corrected 5/200 visual acuity or less in both eyes or concentric contraction of the visual field to 5 degrees or less.
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2. A medical diagnosis or condition that required the assistance of another person to meet the daily necessities of life, such as hygiene, eating, bathing, etc. Example: Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, stroke, blindness, etc. 3. Household income that is below the established limits. Authorized outof-pocket household medical expenses can be deducted from income. These expenses can include: •M edicare and health insurance premiums • Prescription drugs •C o-payments for doctors and prescriptions • Skilled nursing care or home care •A ssisted living (personal care in Pennsylvania) and nursing care expenses when required by medical conditions • Funeral expenses • Incontinence supplies Household income and medical expenses include both veteran and spouse. The household asset limit is
$80,000, not including the home and/ or auto. The objective is to use medical expenses to reduce income. Income can be verified through SS 1099, tax returns, bank statements, etc. Even if you don’t qualify for the Aid & Attendance benefit, you may still qualify for the Basic Pension based on age and income or Pension with Housebound Benefits if you are housebound. For more information, check out the Aid and Attendance page on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ website (www.benefits.va.gov/ pension/aid_attendance_housebound. asp), VeteranAid.org, or call the Philadelphia VA Regional Office tollfree at (800) 827-1000 or one of the communities in this section. The communities included in this special feature are eager to help you become more familiar with the Aid and Attendance benefit. Call to make an appointment to take a tour and speak with them to see how they can help your loved one live in a safe environment with the attention they need for a happy and healthy life.
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Calling all men . . . and the women who love them! Join us for the first-ever men’s event in the region!
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FREDDIE COLEMAN
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Tournament bass angler and Balsax pro staff member Jonathan Coholich will reveal how to select the right baits and line in any fishing situation.
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Former NFL Player, Prostate Cancer Advocate Joining Epic MEN’S Expo By Megan Joyce
Pittsburgh-based Obediah Cole Foundation, As a 12-season named for his linebacker and late father and defensive end for dedicated to the Pittsburgh raising muchSteelers, Robin needed awareness Cole was no for the cancer stranger to, well, that kills 30,000 tackling problems men each year— head on. which Cole And though he ruefully calls “the hasn’t played with best-kept secret in the NFL since the world.” the late 1980s, According to Cole is still the foundation’s harnessing his website (www. commandeering obcolefoundation. spirit to take on org), 1 in 6 men an epidemic in will be diagnosed men’s health: with prostate prostate cancer. cancer in their It’s an issue lifetime. Africanthat has touched American men him deeply have the highest on multiple incidence of personal levels. prostate cancer Cole’s father, in the world, and Obediah Cole, their mortality passed away from rate is twice that metastasized of Caucasian prostate cancer at men. age 50. “We don’t But the have a serious family link with Former Pittsburgh Steelers voice for prostate prostate cancer linebacker and defensive end Robin cancer,” Cole extends further Cole will be at the Epic MEN’S Expo said. “Nobody’s and wider; its malignant fingers Nov. 19. Cole will be advocating for out there. The prostate cancer awareness as founder doctors are saying stretch back of the Obediah Cole Foundation, it, but a doctor through the Cole named after his father, who died doesn’t lead a family tree to from the disease. cause like that. at least Cole’s Somebody off the grandfather. Cole’s father, Obediah, and several of street has to do that, somebody who’s his father’s brothers succumbed to the gone through a lot.” Representatives from the Obediah cancer, which has also touched Cole’s Cole Foundation—including Robin own brothers—and Cole himself. Cole—attend more than 20 health Cole was diagnosed with prostate fairs per year, often partnering cancer in 2004. He was 49. He with local doctors and hospitals to underwent surgery and remains cancer-free, but since then he has lost distribute vouchers for men to receive a free prostate-specific antigen (PSA) two brothers to the disease. test. In 2006 Cole founded the www.50plusLifePA.com
“When [the foundation] first began to raise money, it was for three things: to bring about awareness, to educate people about prostate cancer, and also to do free blood screenings.” Although it is one of the most diagnosed cancers in men, second only to nonfatal skin cancer, prostate cancer hits its victims early, often in their 40s and early 50s and before cancer is on most men’s medical radar. Cole recommends all men start getting a PSA blood test at age 40— and in their 30s if they have a family history. He also urges men not to wait until they are symptomatic to seek testing; he lost an uncle and a brother that way. Prostate cancer usually has no symptoms in its early stages. Later on, symptoms often include frequent and painful urination, erectile dysfunction, and discomfort when sitting (caused by an enlarged prostate). Once the cancer has spread, men frequently experience pain in the hips, shoulders, thighs, or other bones; fatigue; weight loss; and swelling in the legs or feet. The five-year survival rate for prostate cancer detected in its early stages in nearly 100 percent; that rate drops to 28 percent if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. “If my father’s twin had gotten checked, he’d have probably still have been living, but he didn’t do it until he had symptoms,” Cole said. “With prostate cancer, if you wait for symptoms, a lot of times it’s too late: You’re in stage 3 or stage 4.” The Obediah Cole Foundation is
working statewide currently, but as funding and awareness grow, Cole hopes to expand the foundation’s reach across the country. Robin Cole will be joining the Epic MEN’S Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, at the York Expo Center’s Memorial Hall West. Brought to you by OLP Events, the Epic MEN’S Expo will comprise more than 50 exhibitors— businesses, organizations, and services covering the multifaceted lives of modern men. The expo’s many demonstrations and appearances will include ESPN 92.7’s late-night talk show host Freddie Coleman; tournament bass angler Jonathan Coholich; beer, wine, and cider sampling; a denim fashion show by Men’s Wearhouse; live cigar-rolling and tattoo demos; a golf-ball hitting net and analyzer; food and craft-beer pairing; and more. Cole plans to use his time at the Epic MEN’S Expo to raise Central Pennsylvania’s awareness of prostate cancer and the importance of early screening. “My goal is to take it to the people,” Cole said. “For the rest of my life, I am going to take prostate cancer to the people, and my goal is to start with Pennsylvania. We’re going to wake up Pennsylvania, and then we’re going to wake up the rest of this nation.” For more information on the Obediah Cole Foundation, visit www.obcolefoundation.org. Advance guest registration ($5 value) for the Epic MEN’S Expo and general information are available at www.EpicMensExpo.com.
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Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that there’s a new diet that can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. What can you tell me about this? My 80-year-old mother has Alzheimer’s, and I want to do everything I can to protect myself. – Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, It’s true! Research has found that a new diet plan—called the MIND diet—can have a profound impact on your brain health as you age and can even lower your odds of getting Alzheimer’s disease. The MIND diet takes two proven diets—the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet and the bloodpressure-lowering DASH diet—and zeroes in on the foods in each that specifically affect brain health.
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• Nuts: Five 1-ounce servings a week.
• Fried or fast food: Less than one serving a week.
• Beans: At least three servings a week.
Other Benefits One of the best things about the MIND diet is that it’s easier to follow than most other diets, and you don’t have to stick to it perfectly to gain the benefits, which makes it more likely you’ll follow it for a long time. And the longer you eat the MIND way, the lower the risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease. Another advantage is that the MIND diet can help you lose some weight too, if you keep your portions in check and are careful about how the food is prepared.
• Berries: Two or more servings a week. • Fish: Once a week. • Poultry (not fried): Two times a week. • Olive oil: Use it as your primary cooking oil. • Wine: One glass a day. And the five unhealthy food groups you should limit include: • Red meat: Eat fewer than four servings a week. • Butter and margarine: Less than a tablespoon daily. • Cheese: Less than one serving a week. • Pastries and sweets: Less than five servings a week.
It’s also important to understand that even though diet plays a big role, it’s only one aspect of Alzheimer’s disease. So get regular exercise; if you smoke, quit; and learn how manage your stress to lower your risk even more.
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I was cooking After looking hot dogs over around for an open fire on danger, the our lawn this sharpy used its past September, sharp, curved when I beak to tear heard violent chunks of meat scrambling on off the sparrow. the bark of a tall Feathers blew Norway spruce away with the tree bordering wind-driven our yard. snow as the Looking up, I hawk dined. saw a red-tailed Finally, the hawk chasing sharpy finished Red-tailed hawk with prey. a gray squirrel its meal and among the flew off into the needled boughs. blizzard. Only The undersides the sparrow’s of the hawk’s bill and a foot wings flashed remained, which white as that were quickly raptor pursued buried by the squirrel drifting snow. around the Small birds trunk. of several kinds, Within a including house few seconds, sparrows and however, the mourning doves, rodent escaped come to our and the hawk birdfeeder on Cooper’s hawk with young. left the tree. our lawn. And Seeing that so do one or two red-tailed hawk chasing a squirrel Cooper’s hawks—to catch sparrows made me think of other hawks I saw and doves. hunting animals on suburban lawns. Sparrows dive into nearby Driving along a few years ago, I saw shrubbery when a Cooper’s swoops a red-tail low on the wing chasing at them, and the doves wing swiftly a gray squirrel across a short-grass away. The hunting Coop scrambles lawn. through the bushes after the sparrows A second later, the hawk had its or powers after a dove. Over the intended prey in its sharp, curved years, two doves hit the window at claws. The hawk and squirrel my writing desk, startling them and tumbled over each other in a flurry me. of outstretched wings and furry tail. I Cooper’s hawks are not always drove on, assuming the predator was successful in catching prey in their eating its victim. claws. But when they are, they take During a blizzard one winter day, I their victims to trees, where they peered out the window at my writing consume their meal. desk at home and saw a sharpLook for these hawks in the yards shinned hawk standing on snow on of your neighborhood. Those raptors our lawn with a dead house sparrow are exciting to experience, especially in its talons. on lawns at home. www.50plusLifePA.com
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Sixty: A Diary of My Sixty-First Year Terri Schlichenmeyer
Someone, call the fire department. Right. That old birthday-candle joke was funny the first time you heard it, decades ago; now, though, not so much. You don’t need candles or baked goods to know that you’re getting older, a fact you both love and hate, so come read Sixty: A Diary of My Sixty-First Year by Ian Brown, and commiserate. Fifty is not the new 30. That, or something like it, is what self-help books would have you believe, but Ian Brown indicates otherwise. Sixty is 60, no matter how you cut it—even if (and perhaps, especially) when that Certain Age sneaks up on you. Getting older happens, he says, exactly when we aren’t paying attention. We’re busy with family or
career until— whoosh, we’re remembering (or not remembering) things long gone, and regretting time lost, opportunities missed, and aging bodies. Sixty: A Diary of My Going bald Sixty-First Year By Ian Brown is just one c. 2016, The Experiment indignity; 320 pages running out of breath doing something routine is another. Brown also writes of thinking lustfully toward younger women, and then realizing with a start that trysting would be impossible because
he’s no longer young himself. At least, he reasons, he still has the ability to desire. Despite such downsides, Photo credit John Barber though, there Sixty author are bittersweet Ian Brown. things about aging: keeping in touch with old friends, for instance, and enjoying the company of those with whom you’ve had history. Also sweet: getting to know adult children as adults, and knowing that
there’s another generation to pick up where you left off. And yet, as birthday candles escalate in number, there’s the panicky thought that time is running out: that charity event you’d planned to pull together, the trip you wanted to take, the hobbies you always thought you’d try—they all seem out of reach. Things you used to view as important aren’t important any longer because there’s no room for trifles. We wonder if we’ll ever have time to say what we need to say. We worry about money. We worry about dying … but not too soon. Though it could be argued that the pace of Sixty is indicative of a slower, more introspective time please see SIXTY page 21
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A New Hip for John By John J. Kerecz
Pain. Slowly creeping, insidious pain. Over the course of at least a decade, nagging pain in my left hip managed to permeate every corner of my life until I finally slid into depression. I wanted to crawl off in a leafy hollow and hide like a wounded animal. I loved feeling strong and fit, but when pain robbed me of that physical prowess, I entered a dark zone of the spirit. Pain oppressed me daily in a thousand small ways. I did not go to an orthopedist, though, probably due to fear and denial. Instead, I roamed through the margins of the internet looking for ideas, seeking relief in any “alternative” practice that offered a shred of hope. I tried a nutritional approach, adding glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM (methylsulfonylmethane, a touted arthritis cure) to my regimen. I tried stretching and yoga. Nothing helped.
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Sometimes, I would even get pain shooting all the way down my left leg to my toes. I went to my chiropractor. He diagnosed that the general imbalance and pain in my hip was causing irritation of my sciatic nerve. The pain that sometimes radiated into my knee and foot also migrated up into my lower back. His treatments always left me feeling better, but only for a day or so. Although I was able to rise above the pain on occasion, I felt like a hostage to it most of the time. “In pain” became the baseline of my existence. I was also acting as primary caregiver to my mother since my father passed. Two strokes and debilitating dementia had left her unable to care for herself. All things considered, I was in a morbid frame of mind. When she died in January, I felt my own mortality shrug against the universal undertow that eventually takes us all away. In February, I finally made the momentous appointment with the orthopedist. As he looked at the x-rays, it was immediately apparent that my decades of jogging, weight training, and karate had taken their toll. At 54, I had osteoarthritis in the joint, its cartilage had worn away, and there were bone spurs at the margins of the joint capsule. In short, it was enough to produce a painful and disabling condition. Total joint replacement would be appropriate, and we scheduled my operation for March 23, 2016. The morning of the surgery, I reported to the pre-op department at quarter to eight in the morning, as instructed. From there, things moved swiftly. A nurse told me without ceremony to change into a backless hospital gown. She put my street clothes in a clear plastic sack as if she were cataloging evidence at a crime scene. I climbed onto my gurney and IVs were started. My anesthesiologist materialized and asked me a few questions. Was I allergic to latex? How about penicillin? My surgeon popped by to say hello. It was obvious that he was eager to commence the day’s business. He made a curved incision, roughly 10 inches long, on the side of my left buttock. The surgical team carefully sectioned and retracted the muscles below, various glutei, until the head of the femur and the pelvic ilium were accessible. They unceremoniously sawed off, inspected, and disposed of the head of my femur, exposing my pelvic socket, or acetabulum. In preparation to receive the replacement, they then reamed and smoothed the inside of the socket. Next, with the aid of hammers and chisels, my surgeon fit the sharp end of www.50plusLifePA.com
a 9-inch, ball-topped spike down into my femur. He placed the ball into my acetabulum, and then reattached the ligament “capsule” over it, stitched the muscles back together, and closed my skin with metal staples. Good as new. I woke up in post-op feeling savagely dissected and systematically reassembled. Fortunately, there are drugs to help with that, and I had little sense of time passing until I got up to my room. The first full day was rough, but they did get me on my feet to road test the new joint. Contained within the metal frame of a walker, I was amazed just to be upright! As I lurched forward, the new joint itself didn’t hurt at all, but the surgical wound sure did. The next day and with the help of a physical therapist, I managed a 50foot trek down the hall and back. But by the time we got back to the room, I felt cored like an apple. I was nauseated, lightheaded, and my blood pressure dropped to 59/29. They changed my pain medication and kept me another night. When the next morning’s bloodwork came back, the rounds doctor pronounced me fit for discharge. They took out the annoying plastic IV valves on my hand, and I was sent home in the custody of my girlfriend. The surgical site was still very swollen. They had cut through a mighty wad of muscle, and it was 10 days before the surgical staples came out. I was still amazingly weak and would have to lie down a lot. While resting, I would imagine that I was an injured explorer. Natives had found me unconscious in the jungle, a spear through my side. They’d taken me back to one of their mud-and-thatch huts to nurse me back to health, and here I was, lying on a mat, trying to keep the flies off my wound. But then again, I was binge-watching the Travel and Discovery channels. Over the next two months I progressed from using a walker, to using a cane, to taking walks as an unassisted biped again. Seven weeks after surgery, I returned to my day job in information technology. I’ve now returned to most of the activities I love: walking, hiking, weightlifting, motorcycling, and all without the pain I thought would never go away. The goal of joint replacement is to relieve pain, restore independence, and return you to an active lifestyle. If you have pain that is affecting your daily activities and even your mood, like it was for me, you or a loved one may be a good candidate for joint replacement surgery. 50plus LIFE H
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n i e p S g n i g Taking Care of Your A By Kaliq Chang, M.D. Thanks to the baby boom generation, there will be more Americans over age 65 in coming years than at any point in history. About 44.7 million Americans were age 65 or older in 2013, the latest year for which data is available, according to the U.S. Administration on Aging. And, this age group is expected to increase to nearly 22 percent of the total population by the year 2040. But here’s what else an aging population guarantees: more people with aging spines who suffer from back pain. Due to the gradual breakdown of bone, joints, and muscles, the rates of back pain experienced by eight in 10 American adults, regardless of age, increase with advancing years. But there is some good news: Older adults can take many effective steps to build their back strength and prevent spine-related pain. Understanding the Common Conditions in Aging Spines These are five of the most common causes of spinal pain in older adults. Arthritis: The accumulation of wear and tear on the joints, arthritis is likely the most common spine problem of age. Herniated discs: The gel-like discs between each set of spinal vertebrae naturally lose water content over time, making them more likely to flatten under the vertebrae’s weight and become herniated. This outward protrusion can place pressure on spinal nerves, causing pain.
spine conditions. Following are strength-building and painprevention tips: Exercise: Regular physical activity can ease muscle tension and inflammation and strengthen back muscles. This helps your core to be stronger and more supportive of your spinal column, making injuries less likely. Maintain a healthy weight: Extra pounds, particularly around the middle, can shift your center of gravity and strain your lower back. Staying within 10 pounds of your ideal weight is the goal and may help control back pain. Practice good posture: Keep knees a little higher than your hips while seated, and look for chairs with a straight back or lower-back support. Also, when walking, keep your head up and your abdomen muscles pulled in. Don’t smoke: Smoking isn’t good for health in general, and back health is no exception. Smoking lessens the flow of nutrients to the spinal discs, so smokers are especially susceptible to back problems.
Spinal stenosis: A narrowing of the spinal column that often results from arthritis or injuries, spinal stenosis places pressure on the highly sensitive nerves of the spinal cord.
Pick a better bag or briefcase: The best bag to prevent back problems has a wide, adjustable strap that can reach over your head and be worn diagonally. These messenger-style bags distribute the weight in the bag more evenly, which helps to lessen the strain on shoulder and back muscles.
Spondylolisthesis: Since ligaments and other connective tissues lose strength and elasticity in older adults over time, spondylolisthesis becomes more common in this group.
Lift carefully: Always lift heavy or bulky objects by bending at the knees, not at the waist. Don’t twist while lifting, and if it’s possible, push rather than pull heavy objects.
Frail vertebrae from osteoporosis: Bone density typically decreases in seniors, with many developing the bone-weakening condition osteoporosis. This condition leads to a heightened risk of fractures.
If, despite all efforts, you’re dealing with chronic back problems or pain, consider visiting a spine specialist for a firm diagnosis and course of action. Treatment may include prescription or over-the-counter medications, steroid injections, physical therapy, or surgery.
Tips to Build Strength and Prevent Back Pain Although the odds of spine problems rise with age, that doesn’t mean older adults can’t build back strength and do their part to prevent some age-related
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Bethany Village – The Oaks
325 Wesley Drive • Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 766-0279 • www.bethanyvillage.org Number of Beds: 69 Rehabilitation Unit: Yes Alzheimer’s Unit: Yes Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Occupational, Physical Long-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes 24-Hour Medical Care: Yes Recreational Activities: Yes Scheduled Entertainment: Yes
Private Rooms Available: Yes Semi-Private Rooms Available: Yes Pet Visitation Allowed: Yes Beauty/Barber Shop: Yes Medicare: Yes Medicaid: Yes Accreditations/Affiliations: CARF/CCAC; Eagle, LeadingAge PA Comments: Maplewood Assisted Living also available.
Homeland Center
1901 North Fifth Street • Harrisburg, PA 17102-1598 (717) 221-7902 • www.homelandcenter.org Number of Beds: 95 Rehabilitation Unit: No Alzheimer’s Unit: Yes Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Occupational, Physical Long-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes 24-Hour Medical Care: Yes Recreational Activities: Yes Scheduled Entertainment: Yes
Private Rooms Available: Yes Semi-Private Rooms Available: Yes Pet Visitation Allowed: Yes Beauty/Barber Shop: Yes Medicare: Yes Medicaid: Yes Accreditations/Affiliations: AAHSA, LeadingAge PA (PANPHA), NHPCO, PHN, HPNA Comments: A beautiful, full-service continuing care retirement community with a 149-year history of exemplary care.
The Middletown Home
999 West Harrisburg Pike • Middletown, PA 17057 (717) 944-3351 • www.middletownhome.org Number of Beds: 102 Rehabilitation Unit: No Alzheimer’s Unit: No Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Occupational, Respiratory, Physical Long-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes 24-Hour Medical Care: Yes Recreational Activities: Yes
Scheduled Entertainment: Yes Private Rooms Available: Yes Semi-Private Rooms Available: Yes Pet Visitation Allowed: Yes Beauty/Barber Shop: Yes Medicare: Yes Medicaid: Yes Comments: Our campus offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, personal care, and independent living residences.
Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 1000 Claremont Road • Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-2031 • www.ccpa.net/cnrc Number of Beds: 282 Rehabilitation Unit: Yes Alzheimer’s Unit: Yes Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Occupational, Physical Long-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes 24-Hour Medical Care: Yes Recreational Activities: Yes Scheduled Entertainment: Yes
Private Rooms Available: No Semi-Private Rooms Available: Yes Pet Visitation Allowed: Yes Beauty/Barber Shop: Yes Medicare: Yes Medicaid: Yes Comments: Featuring Traditions at Claremont, a dedicated, 39-bed, short-term rehab unit. Claremont provides quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for short- and long-term stays.
Maple Farm
604 Oak Street • Akron, PA 17501 (717) 859-1191 • www.maplefarm.org Number of Beds: 46 Rehabilitation Unit: Yes Alzheimer’s Unit: No Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Occupational, Physical Long-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes 24-Hour Medical Care: Yes Recreational Activities: Yes Scheduled Entertainment: Yes
Private Rooms Available: Yes Pet Visitation Allowed: Yes Beauty/Barber Shop: Yes Medicare: Yes Medicaid: Yes Accreditations/Affiliations: LeadingAge, LeadingAge PA, Mennonite Health Services Comments: Maple Farm puts the person first so your choices matter. Enjoy the comforts of home with country kitchen, private bedroom, full bath, and great views.
Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 118 Pleasant Acres Road • York, PA 17402 (717) 840-7100 • www.yorkcountypa.gov Number of Beds: 375 Rehabilitation Unit: No Alzheimer’s Unit: Yes Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Physical, Occupational Respiratory Long-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes 24-Hour Medical Care: Yes Recreational Activities: Yes
Scheduled Entertainment: Yes Private Rooms Available: No Semi-Private Rooms Available: Yes Pet Visitation Allowed: Yes Beauty/Barber Shop: Yes Medicare: Yes Medicaid: Yes Comments: Elm Spring Residence Independent Living on campus.
Transitions Healthcare – Gettysburg
595 Biglerville Road • Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-6249 • www.transitionshealthcarellc.com Number of Beds: 135 Rehabilitation Unit: Yes Alzheimer’s Unit: Yes Skilled Licensed Nursing: Yes Therapy: Speech, Occupational, Respiratory, Physical Long-Term Care: Yes Respite Care: Yes 24-Hour Medical Care: Yes Recreational Activities: Yes
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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori
China Tips for Your Thanksgiving Table Lori Verderame
In the autumn of 1621, the Plymouth community and the Wampanoag Indians celebrated a harvest feast. A longstanding event in Native American culture, the harvest feast was also known as the Thanksgiving celebration. The 1621 harvest feast offered lots of meat and very few vegetables. Forks were not used, and the most prominent person at the table was seated at the head and was positioned closest to the food. For your Thanksgiving meal, you’ll want to invite friends and family and offer turkey with all the trimmings. You may even serve it on your best china or your grandmother’s beloved serving pieces. If you are displaying vintage china, here are some tips for making the event special.
Highly decorated china may have lead glazes.
Beware of Lead Some antique and vintage china may contain lead, and lead leaching can be toxic. Some of the old glazes used on pre-1900 china may contain lead. Often, highly decorated or
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multicolored china may have lead glazes. Damaged, chipped, cracked, or crazed (that funny zigzag pattern in the colorless glaze) china may allow lead to leach and contaminate food. So, if you have damaged pieces, don’t use them in the preparation or service of food. It is better to use them for display purposes only. It is common knowledge that Grandma’s antique china should not be used in the microwave or dishwasher, but it is also a bad idea to place an old piece of china in the refrigerator piled high with leftovers. Why? Storing your leftovers in the refrigerator on an old, decorated china plate is not good for the lifespan of the antique nor is it good for you once you re-serve those leftovers. The plate is fragile, and cooling will affect its overall condition.
Also, lead can leach from china in the refrigerator, which is hosting foods high in acidity. Thus, a piece of lead-glazed or lead-decorated antique china that experiences a significant temperature change (as with cooling) may leach. If you must eat off of your antique china or vintage ceramic dishware, don’t do so regularly. Basic white china may be the safest type for your family and pets. It is not wise to eat off of china with painted or metallic decorations—like gold leaf or silver banding. And, if you are in the practice of using an old ceramic bowl to feed your pets, make sure these antique or vintage ceramic pieces are not damaged in any way. You want to protect our furry friends too! So, if you want to highlight your grandmother’s china, it is best to display the lovely pieces as a holiday centerpiece, in a china cabinet, or on the Thanksgiving buffet table hosting flowers. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving! Ph.D. antique appraiser and awardwinning TV expert Dr. Lori Verderame is the star appraiser on Discovery channel’s international hit TV show Auction Kings and appears on FOX Business Network’s Strange Inheritance. Visit www.DrLoriV.com or call (888) 4311010.
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How Blood Sugar Affects Your Breathing Suzy Cohen
When you think of diabetes, either Type 1 or 2, the possibility of complications affecting your eyes, heart, and kidney comes to mind. But you never really think of your lungs having problems as a result of blood sugar abnormalities. That’s unfortunately a little-known fact. Diabetes (diagnosed or not) spawns a ton of oxidative stress throughout your body. Lung tissue gets affected by poor blood sugar dysregulation and all the free radicals killing the innocent cells just trying to “breathe,” if you know what I mean. Lung tissue has an extensive network of blood vessels, especially the tiniest ones called capillaries. Capillaries allow blood cells carrying oxygen to march through their vessel walls, but slowly, only one cell at a time, kind of like soldiers marching one by one behind each other. Capillaries are the most fragile because they are so thin. Your lungs are also made up of large amounts of connective tissue. Capillaries get destroyed when excessive glucose molecules attach to them and cause stiffening, so then they can’t bend anymore due to the formation of “advanced glycation end” products. A lot of inflammatory cytokines form too. It’s the same case in your eyes, heart, kidneys, and nerves; that’s why diabetic complications occur. This leads to swelling and scar
tissue, which separately and builds up in the in combination. air pockets and In all scenarios, airways of your the antioxidant lung tissue. The status improved capillary tissues and lung fill up with inflammation inflammatory reduced. In cells and fibrin. some cases, it This process diminished depletes your entirely. antioxidants, Chromium, like glutathione zinc, and leucine and superoxide didn’t just reduce dismutase blood sugar; they (SOD)—more also protected problems if you those fragile November is already have an capillaries and American Diabetes Month SNP (a genetic connective tissue mutation) that from the cytokine slows production of either of those! storm, while improving antioxidant It gets harder to breathe, you’re status. In other words, nutrients that tired, and you develop shortness reduce complications of diabetes are of breath with little or no exertion. as important as those that reduce Forget about exercising now. blood sugar. To boot, your new sedentary state In November 2015, new research causes weight gain and that taxes focused on Type 1 diabetes and your heart, increasing cardiovascular mineral status. Scientists measured complications from diabetes. It can blood levels of chromium, zinc, and apparently be addressed, if only magnesium, and they were reduced partially. in all participants. In fact, the most In a July 2015 study, researchers poorly controlled diabetics seemed to tested the lung health of Type 2 have the worst deficiencies. diabetic rodents and demonstrated The research confirms that that if they gave the critters some chromium, zinc, and magnesium may chromium, zinc, and leucine, the be useful for people seeking to reduce animals’ lung health improved—a lot! complications. So many of you are They tried the nutrients focused on the blood sugar number,
SIXTY from page 14 of life, I struggled with this book precisely because of its melancholy meandering. Yes, this is a look at one man’s personal experiences in his milestone year, but it’s a diary consisting of a lot of plaintive railing and entries that aren’t always complete enough to avoid confusion. Yes, readers get peeks at author Ian Brown’s wry sense of humor as he www.50plusLifePA.com
swings wildly between profound and profane, but he often settles back to three main topics: impending death, his failing body, and that he’s no longer sexually desirable to younger women. These are amusing rants at first but, after the 60th reminder of how life stinks at that age—and please forgive me for saying this—it gets old. Brown calls himself a curmudgeon
at one point in this book, and if that mien appeals to you, then you’ll relish it. If you need something less pensive, though, Sixty is a book you can blow off. The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 14,000 books.
and you only judge your success by the numbers shown on the glucose machine. But I’m warning you that it’s more important to focus on capillaries, connective tissue, and inflammation chemicals. We know certain herbs and minerals support healthy nerves, capillaries, eyes, kidneys, and airways. This reduces complications. If you’re taking a supplement but not seeing the numbers go down, it may still be working. You’d never even realize it if you’re just evaluating your progress with a blood glucose machine. This information is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat your disease. For more information about the author, visit SuzyCohen.com
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Mondays, 6:30–8 p.m. Grief Support Group Mohler Senior Center 25 Hope Drive, Hershey (717) 732-1000
Nov. 17, 6–8 p.m. Harrisburg Area Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver Support Group Giant Food Stores – Second Floor 2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg (717) 580-7772
Mohler Senior Center – (717) 533-2002, www.hersheyseniorcenter.com Nov. 17, noon to 3 p .m. – Medical Annual Enrollment Assistance Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 2 p. m. – Medical Annual Enrollment Assistance
Nov. 21, 6:30 p.m. Support Group for Families of Those with MemoryRelated Illnesses Frey Village 1020 N. Union St., Middletown (717) 930-1218
Rutherford House – (717) 564-5682, www.rutherfordcenter.org Mondays, 10 a.m. – Line Dancing Tuesdays, noon – Circuit Exercise with Personal Training Fridays, 11 a.m. – Chair Yoga
Nov. 2 and 16, 7–8:30 p.m. ANAD Eating Disorders Support Group PinnacleHealth Polyclinic Landis Building, Sixth Floor, Classroom 1 2501 N. Third St., Harrisburg (717) 712-9535 Nov. 8, 6–7 p.m. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Greenfield Senior Living at Graysonview 150 Kempton Ave., Harrisburg (717) 561-8010 Nov. 9, 6–7 p.m. Alzheimer’s Support Group Emeritus at Harrisburg 3560 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg (717) 671-4700 Nov. 16, 1:30 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group on East Shore Jewish Home of Harrisburg 4004 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg (717) 441-8627
Nov. 30, 7 to 8 p.m. Connections Support Group: Families of Memory Impaired Ecumenical Retirement Community Building 3, Second Floor 3525 Canby St., Harrisburg (717) 561-2590
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Library Programs East Shore Area Library, 4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg, (717) 652-9380 Nov. 2, 1 0:30 a.m. – Introduction to Finding Grants: A Foundation Center Workshop Nov. 9, 7 p.m. – Author Night with Sherry Knowlton Nov. 22, 9:30 a.m. – Friends of the East Shore Area Library Meeting Elizabethville Area Library, 80 N. Market St., Elizabethville, (717) 362-9825 Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m. – Friends of the Elizabethville Area Library Meeting Nov. 10, 6 p.m. – Thursday Theater Nov. 19, 11 a.m. – Lively Minds Workshop: Holiday Mixed-Media Painting Kline Branch, 530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg, (717) 234-3934 Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m. – Friends of Kline Library Meeting
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McCormick Riverfront Library, 101 Walnut St., Harrisburg, (717) 234-4976 Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m. – Wrap It Up! Gift Embellishment Class Nov. 16, 11:30 a.m. – Midday Getaway Nov. 30, 11:30 a.m. – Midday Getaway Northern Dauphin Library, 683 Main St., Lykens, (717) 453-9315 Nov. 12, 11 a.m. – Greeting Card Making Program William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library, 200 W. Second St., Hummelstown, (717) 566-0949 Nov. 9, 6 p.m. – Second Wednesday Cinema Nov. 15, 1 p.m. – Novel Thoughts Too! Book Club Nov. 16, 6 p.m. – Wrap It Up! Gift Embellishment Class
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Community Programs Nov. 2, 7 p.m. World Culture Club of Central PA Meeting Penn State Hershey Medical Center Fifth Floor, Lecture Room B 500 University Drive, Hershey www.worldcultureclubpa.org Nov. 3, 7 p.m. Central Pennsylvania World War II Roundtable Meeting Grace United Methodist Church 433 E. Main St., Hummelstown (717) 503-2862 charlie.centralpaww2rt@gmail.com www.centralpaww2roundtable.org Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. Central Pennsylvania Vietnam Roundtable Meeting Vietnam Veterans of America, Michael Novosel MOH Chapter 542 8000 Derry St., Harrisburg (717) 545-2336 centralpavietnamrt@verizon.net www.centralpavietnamroundtable.org Nov. 29, 6 p.m. Susquehanna Rovers Volksmarch Walking Club Bass Pro Shop – Hunt Room Harrisburg Mall 3501 Paxton St., Harrisburg (717) 805-9540 www.50plusLifePA.com
Social Security News
By John Johnston
Supporting Our Wounded Warriors
Every Veterans Day, the nation honors the brave men and women who risk their lives to protect our country and the freedoms we cherish. Social Security honors veterans and active-duty members of the military every day by giving them the support they deserve. A vital part of that is administering the Social Security disability program. For those who return home with injuries, Social Security is a resource they can turn to for disability benefits. Social Security’s Wounded Warriors website is at www. socialsecurity.gov/woundedwarriors. The Wounded Warriors website has answers to many commonly asked questions and shares other useful information about disability benefits, including how veterans can receive expedited processing of disability claims. Benefits available through Social Security are different from those available from the Department of Veterans Affairs and require a separate application. The expedited process is available to military service members who become disabled while on active military service on or after Oct.
1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurs. Even active-duty military who continue to receive pay while in a hospital or on medical leave should consider applying for disability benefits if they’re unable to work due to a disabling condition. Active-duty status and receipt of military pay don’t necessarily prevent payment of Social Security disability benefits. Although a person can’t receive Social Security disability benefits while engaging in substantial work for pay or profit, receipt of military payments should never stop someone from applying for disability benefits from Social Security. Learn more by visiting www. socialsecurity.gov/woundedwarriors. With more than 80 years of experience and compassionate service, Social Security is proud to support our veterans and active-duty members of the military. Let these heroes know they can count on us when they need to take advantage of their earned benefits, today and tomorrow. John Johnston is a Social Security public affairs specialist.
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Words Helped Heal This Vietnam Veteran By Stephen Kopfinger
She becomes Groff was in Vietnam from emotional when discussing the February or early I thought Vietnam was the conflict / subject. But it was just the seed / Buried, taking March 1968 (he’s Yet during not quite sure root / Spreading like a weed. Groff’s brief of just when he arrived) before time overseas, For Vietnam veteran Mike Groff, he experienced he was shot and writing words such as these in wounded in his more than he poetic form helps him cope with his cared to. right arm in June memories of the war. Groff, right, and a friend in “We had of that year. Memories like the uncertainty of Schweinfurt, Germany, in 1968. three days of That was a time where the enemy was coming from in in-country he remembers a jungle setting. Memories of seeing well. training,” Groff a friend die. Memories of outsize remembers of “We were insects and scorpions. And then his arrival in came decades of post-traumatic stress ambushed when Vietnam. “Then I got hit,” Groff disorder (PTSD). we went out [to says. He was “I saw all kinds of stuff,” says fight]. We dealt helping two Groff, who today lives in his Central mostly with the buddies when it Pennsylvania hometown with his happened. NVA (North wife, Janet. th Vietnamese To this day, Groff served as a specialist, 4 class, st Army) and some says his wife, in the 1 Cavalry Division of the Groff, center, with members of Viet Cong,” United States Army. That meant Groff Groff “has Veterans of America, Chapter 542, at a was an Army machine gunner, and he no feeling in Veterans Day parade in New York City. the enemy force the right side known for its was in the thick of things, even if he stealth. of his hand.” didn’t always know where he was. Past conflicts often had some kind of front—defined areas of battle. advertisement In Vietnam, “the whole thing was a front,” Groff sums up. The enemy could be anywhere, at any time. He recalls a fellow soldier who was “shot from a tree.” If you want a funeral with an expensive casket Groff tried to retrieve the fallen and embalming, go to a funeral home! man’s gun. If you are interested in affordable cremation services, “I couldn’t get the weapon out of we are the name to remember! his hands. I had heard about death We specialize in cremation only, statewide, no removal fees. grips, but …” Groff’s voice trails off. Adding to the uncertainty of No Embalming No Caskets Groff’s surroundings was not knowing just where he was half of the time.
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“They picked us up and they dropped us down,” he said of the aircraft, which shuttled troops all over the field. “Sometimes, they would land us in rice paddies. I flew all over the place.” It was overwhelming for a boy from Central Pennsylvania. Groff says he was naïve. That hometown connection, however, provokes a smile from Groff as he recalls one tasty memory in the middle of jungle country. It was a Lebanon baloney that arrived in a care package. His fellow soldiers delighted in devouring it. “That 5-pound Lebanon baloney would not last long!” Groff laughs. He also remembers another rare treat in steamy Vietnam. “We had a sergeant who brought us ice cream.” Less pleasant was dealing with leeches; they were everywhere, Groff remembers, as was dysentery. And there were scorpions. But that was nothing compared to the death, destruction, and constant anxiety that continued to take its toll on Groff after he got home. What we now abbreviate as PTSD crept into his mind. It’s a subject that wasn’t acknowledged then as much as it is today. “I would have nightmares,” Groff says. “For 40 years, I got three or four hours of sleep a night.” As with many veterans of various conflicts, Groff didn’t talk much about his experiences after he returned to the States. In retrospect, he realizes “it wasn’t good to hold it in. It did more damage … It was
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Janet who got me to see somebody.” Wall,” which notes the emotions of Groff found some solace in work, the American people about the war. when he became a certified public “This war was viewed with such accountant. disdain / That many said they died “He was always busy helping in vain / I was there, I saw some fall somebody else,” / I fought with his wife says. those named on But there this wall.” were still PTSD For his own demons to be service, Groff dealt with. Groff was awarded the turned to the Silver Star, the written word, Air Medal, and in the form of a Good Conduct poetry. Medal, among One work, other honors. simply titled Today, Groff “PTSD,” keeps busy compares the as treasurer Groff preparing a battlefield cross. disorder taking at Vietnam root in his head, Veterans like a weed, which “[dominates] my of America, Chapter 542, in subconscious / Until the time was Harrisburg. right / To break through the surface “We have a good chapter,” he says. / The start of sleepless nights.” But Groff’s thoughts turn toward Groff has visited the Washington, today’s military forces serving in D.C., Vietnam Veterans Memorial, places such as Iraq and Afghanistan. which many simply call “The Wall.” Groff feels he’s been thanked It was a long time until he could do enough. that. But the memorial did inspire “Let’s concentrate on today’s another poem, titled “Tears by the guys,” he says.
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There are more ways to enjoy turkey than as part of the traditional mashed-potatoes-and-stuffing feast you’ve grown up with. That’s why Carlos Rodriguez, executive chef of Orinoco in Boston, reinterpreted a Latin American favorite to put a new spin on the season’s favorite dish. “It’s turkey like you’ve never had it before,” Rodriguez said. “Barbecue meets Latin fusion, meets the best turkey sandwich you’ve ever had.” Rodriguez’s inspiration comes from El Salvador. His Slow-Roasted Turkey Con Pan with Sundried Tomato and Apricot Jam is based on a tender, savory Salvadoran favorite called “Panes con Pavo.” This turkey is perfect for a crowd and serves 12, which is why Rodriguez uses the generously sized Culinario Series 16-quart Deep Roaster from Princess House to braise four full-sized turkey breasts. “Not every roaster works for braising,” Rodriguez said, “but this one is perfect because of its depth,
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• 2 cups dry white wine • 1 cup sherry vinegar • 1/2 cup packed dried apricots, thinly sliced • 1 cup drained oil-packed sundried tomatoes, chopped In medium saucepan, cook onions, butter, sugar, salt, pepper, and chipotle peppers, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and pale golden, about 30 minutes. Add wine, vinegar, apricots, and tomatoes and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally until thick, 20-30 minutes. Serve with turkey. Note: Jam can be made in advance and stored in refrigerator.
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Aetna Medicare is a PDP, HMO, PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Our SNPs also have contracts with State Medicaid programs. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract renewal. See Evidence of Coverage for a complete description of plan benefits, exclusions, limitations and conditions of coverage. Plan features and availability may vary by service area. This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, provider network, premium and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year. Members who get “Extra Help” are not required to fill prescriptions at preferred network pharmacies in order to get Low Income Subsidy (LIS) copays. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. The Part B premium is covered for full-dual members. Our dualeligible Special Needs Plan is available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the state and Medicare. Premiums, co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles may vary based on the level of Extra Help you receive. Please contact the plan for further details. Other pharmacies, physicians and/or providers are available in our network. The formulary, pharmacy network, and/or provider network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary. A sales person will be present with information and applications. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings, call 1-855-418-0484 (TTY: 711). All persons eligible for Medicare may receive a $10 Reward Card with no enrollment obligation. Non Coventry Medicare Advantage members must attend a sales meeting, schedule an appointment, or request an information kit to receive the offer. Current Coventry Medicare Advantage members, must call the number in the advertisement for instructions on how to receive the offer. Not to exceed more than one $10 Reward Card per person. Offer valid while supplies last. Participating physicians, hospitals and other health care providers are independent contractors and are neither agents nor employees of Aetna. The availability of any particular provider cannot be guaranteed, and provider network composition is subject to change. Aetna complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATTENTION: If you speak a language other than English, free language assistance services are available. Visit our website at www.aetnamedicare.com or call the phone number listed in this material. ESPAÑOL (SPANISH): ATENCIÓN: Si usted habla español, se encuentran disponibles servicios gratuitos de asistencia de idiomas. Visite nuestro sitio web en www.aetnamedicare.com o llame al número de teléfono que se indica en este material.ɄġNJ (CHINESE): ɐͩNj쨰ƧưǷĹġNJ뼷ǷĻŗȦīы͘Ā ДҶՎ˖Ө 쁞 ɐҜāĵĀȃν www.aetnamedicare.com ͱٍǖǕࠒնġǨԉĀǖƹ̶Π 쁞 Y0001_4002_8045a_FINAL_3200996 Accepted 09/2016 ©2016 Aetna Inc.
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