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Annette Jacob at LIFE Butler.

LIFE Butler County makes living independently at home an option for seniors

By Deanna Hall Media Relations Coordinator Lutheran SeniorLife For Butler County Senior News The staff at LIFE Butler County describe participant

Annette Jacob, 69, as outgoing, fun, talkative, active and optimistic . . . now. But when she enrolled in the program in September of 2012, she was wheelchair-bound, quiet and socially reserved.

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Publisher’s Corner

Live LIFE…At Home Owner/Publisher: Lynn Webster Editor: Gina Mazza Art Director: Burnfield Consulting Sales Executive: Wallace Webster Photographer: Chuck LeClaire

– A Partnership in Caring – Has your new year’s resolution to get more exercise already gone out the window?

Good news! We’ve made it fun and easy for you to find senior exercise classes in Butler County. See our feature on page 8.

Lynn Webster

LIFE offers comprehensive medical care, adult day services and homecare to help older adults, age 55 and older, live at home. Services include all medical care, prescription coverage, physical therapy, transportation and more.

Contact us for assistance in determining your eligibility for the program. You may qualify and not even realize it.

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LIFE Butler County makes living independently at home an option for seniors Continued from page 1 hospitalizations—left Annette physically unable to live safely in her own home, even with assistance from her niece, who is a nurse.

“I was raised in foster homes,” Annette says. “This was the first real home I’d ever had. I raised my kids there and I wanted to be able to stay there.” Her niece learned of the LIFE Program and knew it would be the perfect solution.

“When I first came to the LIFE center, I was on a lot of medication due to my injuries,” Annette recalls. “I was physically here but mentally I was in my own world and starting to go downhill.”

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Annette Jacob enjoys a board game with LIFE Butler social worker Cheryl Huf.

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noticed a significant improvement in her mental clarity. “It was like all that time, I was in a dark room, and one day a light turned on and everything was clear. I can’t praise the staff here enough for being brave enough to help.”

A combination of making changes to her meds and getting therapy through LIFE Butler County have produced noticeable results for Annette. She no longer needs her wheelchair and walks mainly unassisted. She enjoys socializing with her friends at the center, doing crafts, participating in exercise classes and singing karaoke.

Perhaps best of all, she continues to live safely in her own home. “God has been very good to me, giving me a place like LIFE and all the right people to help me heal.”

older adults live independently in their own homes for more than seven years.

Participants have a full range of medical, social and rehabilitation services available, based on individual need, at no cost.

Services include primary and specialty physician care; adult day services, including recreational programs; inhome personal care, housekeeping and laundry service; prescription drug coverage and medication management; physical, occupational and speech therapies; transportation to the LIFE center

and to medical appointments; medical equipment; dentistry, optometry and audiology; and meals/assistance with meal preparation.

There is no cost to participants who qualify. Some enrollees may be required to pay a monthly premium based on financial eligibility. If a participant qualifies for Medicaid, all care recommended by the program physician is at no cost.

To learn more about LIFE Butler County, call (724) 287-5433.

The LIFE program is funded through Medicare and Medicaid. To be eligible for enrollment, individuals must meet the following requirements: • Be age 55 or older.

• Reside in Butler County.

• Have difficulty managing health-related needs independently at home and therefore meets a level of care as determined by the Butler County Area Agency on Aging.

Like Annette, most older adults wish to remain in their homes for as long as they • Earn less than $2,199 per month in individual gross income and be under a possibly can yet for many, additional defined asset level, or be able to pay privately. support is needed. LIFE Butler County, 4514_3882_orthopedic_specialists_doctor_ad_7.5x4.875_butler_senior_news.qxp_Layout 1 12/2/15 4:58 PM Page 1 a partnership of Lutheran SeniorLife and • Be able to remain safely in their home environment with the addition of LIFE Butler Health System, has been helping services.

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Entertainments and Events * Marianne Cornetti returns to the Butler County Symphony from 7:30 to 10 p.m. February 6 at Butler Intermediate High School, Fairground Hill, Butler. Cost is $23 general admission and $5.50 for students. Call (724) 283-1402 or visit butlersymphony.org. * A Country Dance will take place at Cooper Station Restaurant Cooper Station Restaurant, 352 N. Pike Rd., Sarver, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. February 7. Dinner, snacks, and sandwiches will be served along with a full bar. Fettig’s Crossing Band will be playing. Admission is $5 per person. Call (724) 353-2100 or visit cooperstation.net. * Harmony Museum’s annual Harmoniefest dinner program commemorating 260-plus years of its rich history will take place at 6 p.m.

February 13 at the museum’s Stewart Hall, 218 Mercer St., Harmony.

Greater Harmony Chorus, an all-women a cappella chorus founded 40 years ago in Harmony, will sing a varied program. Reservations are required

by February 5. Call (724) 452-7341 or visit harmonymuseum.org. * The Old Stone House will hold their Annual Cherry Pie Hike commemorating George Washington’s birthday with history and cherry pie February 20 on the North Country Trail, Slippery Rock.

Call (724) 738-4964. * Come out to Moraine State Park, South Shore, Portersville, for a winter hike for veterans and their families from 1 to 3 p.m. February 20. Meet at Pavilion 1, just past the sled riding hill. If there is more than four inches of snow there will be snoeshoes available to borrow. Bring your sleds.

Call (724) 368-8811.

* The Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople, presents Jesus Christ Superstar at 8 p.m. March 18, 19, 24-26 and at 2 p.m. March 20. Cost is $40 for reserve seating, $30 limited or obstructed view, and $30 with ‘Tis the Season subscription. Call (724) 742-0400 or visit thestrandtheater.org. * Vocaldente–A Capella Art will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 24 at SRU Slippery Rock University Union-MPR, One Morrow Way, Slippery Rock. Unlike other a cappella groups, Vocaldente doesn’t rely on technical devices or amplifiers; their purely acoustic concerts take a cappella back to its roots. This show is part of a subscription series but individual tickets are available to purchase. Call (724) 738-2018 or visit rockalumnicafe.com/performingarts. Cost is $22 adults; $20 seniors; $18 youth; and $8 students. Visit vocaldente.org/en/ to learn more about the group.

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• Our wheelchair van service, Butler Assist Coach, currently operates 10 vans providing transport to and from hospitals, doctor’s appointments, nursing homes, and private events (i.e. funerals, weddings, birthdays, etc.)

Serving the Community Since 1967

• Our Assist Coach is available to individuals: with or without their own wheelchairs; with stairs or other obstacles at their residence; and those needing extra assistance in and out of their wheelchairs.

• BAS also provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports to sick and injured patients.

• We operate 10 ambulances from 3 stations, serving the community 24 hours a day.

• Reduced rates are available for members.

Butler Ambulance Service • 106 First Street Butler, PA 16001 • (724) 283-4385

Pittsburgh’s Billy Conn fought Joe Louis for heavyweight crown

By Henry Peter Gribbin For Butler County Senior News

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ome years back, it wasn’t uncommon to see a certain tall, stately looking gentleman walking throughout the Squirrel Hill area. Whenever this fellow saw me in my front yard, either raking leaves or mowing the lawn, he would stop and say hello. I always enjoyed these little encounters with the late Billy Conn, and to this day I regret never pushing him into telling me more about his past.

For many Pittsburgh seniors, Billy Conn will always be remembered for fighting Joe Louis for the heavyweight crown in June of 1941 in New York City. Conn was ahead on points, but he got knocked down and counted out with two seconds left in the 13th round.

The Conn name was still magic while I was growing up in Squirrel Hill in the 1960s. His children attended the same grade school as I did, St. Philomena, and every schoolboy knew of Conn’s exploits.

Many people didn’t realize at the time of the championship fight that Conn’s mother, Maggie, lay in a hospital bed in Pittsburgh fighting cancer. Mrs. Conn played a big part in Billy’s life, and for him to be able to step in the ring and fight the way he did proved he was a real champion. A few days after the fight, she passed away.

It is another amazing story in the life of Billy Conn, a man who in his seventies chased a would-be robber out of a Squirrel Hill convenience store. He will be remembered for a long time to come. BCSN

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It is also interesting to note that years before that first big fight between Conn and Louis, a much younger Billy once worked in Joe’s corner holding a spit box in a fight held in Pittsburgh. Who would have thought that the next time these two would meet it would be in a ring in New York City with the two fighting for the heavyweight championship.

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Exercise has greatest benefits when it becomes part of daily life

By Gina Mazza For Butler County Senior News

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y the month of February, the “new year’s resolutions” that many of us had good intentions to keep may have gone out the window. Perhaps “getting more exercise” was one of them. So what’s the best way to stick to your 2016 goal to move your body more and feel healthier as a result?

The answer is to make exercise a part of your lifestyle throughout the year, and the Butler County Area Agency on Aging is making it easier than ever to do so. The AoA is collaborating with the Butler County Family YMCA to provide free exercise classes at some senior centers throughout the county.

The classes are open to anyone age 60 years and older.

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Jeanine Smith does seated band leg presses.

“I attend the range of motion class at Westminster Presbyterian Church, I’m 82 years old and I love it!” attests Joan, one participant. “Exercising in this class keeps me nimble, and as a result, I’m able to do everything I need to do in my life and more.”

“Exercise is such an important component of your health that it’s really worth taking the time and effort to do it,” advises Sandra Ihlenfeld, Healthy Living Association director for the Butler YMCA in downtown Butler and the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA in Cranberry Township.

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Janet Senka uses an exercise ball in an agility drill.

Seniors enjoy working out.

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Jackson Township’s “Moon” Mullins uses weights during the workout.

Jeanine Smith and other class participants follow instructor Kim Walczak.

Statistics bear out the benefits of regular exercise, including reducing your risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers, in addition to keeping your bones and muscles strong while alleviating some arthritis soreness.

Group Exercise Class Schedule at Butler County Senior Centers

“Yes, change can be difficult so it’s best to start slow and be consistent,” Sandra says. “A good weekly goal is 150 minutes.

This amount of time can be broken into smaller segments that are as short as 10 minutes at a time. The amount of intensity needed to make a positive impact on your health is moderate intensity. If you are exercising at a moderate pace, you will feel slightly winded.”

Tanglewood Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9 to 10 a.m.

The centers offer a variety of classes, including Silver Sneakers Classic, Cardio Circuit, Functional Walk/Gentle Yoga, Functional Strength and Range of Motion.

As always, if you are new to exercise, check with your physician before starting the classes. “The important thing is just to begin,” Sandra encourages. “Just do it! You will be glad you did!”

The Butler County Area Agency on Aging is providing free YMCA memberships to low-income adults ages 60 and older.

For more information, contact Brittany Buzzelli at (724) 282-3008 or bbuzzell@co.butler.pa.us. To learn more about these exercise classes, call the Butler County Area Agency on Aging at (724) 282-3008; or contact the Butler YMCA at (724) 287-4733 or visit bcfymca.org. BCSN Photos by Chuck LeClaire for Butler County Senior News

Butler

Westminster Church, 420 N. Main St., Butler, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 11 to 11:45 a.m.

Snow Policy: Tanglewood and Westminster Church will follow Butler School District. Class will be cancelled if the school district delays or cancels school.

Slippery Rock Slippery Rock Senior Center, 155 Branchton Rd., Slippery Rock, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 to 11 a.m.

Snow Policy: Slippery Rock will follow Slippery Rock School District. Class will be cancelled if the school district delays or cancels school.

Cranberry Cranberry Senior Center, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Township, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:15 a.m.; Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.

Snow Policy: Cranberry will follow Seneca Valley School District. Class will be cancelled if the school district delays or cancels school.

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Participants of the Butler YMCA program perform agility walking exercises using cones at Westminster Church.

Christine Holman and Vicki White.

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Darlene Daum Photos by Chuck LeClaire for Butler County Senior News

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Senior Center events

_ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tanglewood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: 500 card party at noon February 3, cost is $2.50; osteoporosis at 10 a.m. and birthday celebration February 4; Mardi Gras party February 9; white elephant fundraiser at 10 a.m. and Valentine Day party February 11; bingo at 11 a.m. February 18; wellness Wednesday at 9 a.m. and Pokeno tournament at noon February 24; and leadership meeting at 11:30 a.m. February 25. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Call (724) 285-5392. _ Chicora Senior Center, lower level of Moose Hall, 117 West Slippery Rock St., offers the following events: blood pressure screening at 10:30 a.m. February 2; Super Bowl party from noon to 2 p.m. and birthday celebration February 4; Mardi Gras party from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. February 9; bingo at 10:15 a.m., $.50 per card and Valentine’s Day party at 11:30 a.m. February 11; leadership meeting at 10:30 a.m. and cherry dessert sale from noon to 2 p.m. February 16; medication presentation at 10:30 a.m. February 23; wellness Wednesday at 9 a.m. February 24; and bingo at 10:15 a.m., $.50 per card and homemade soup sale February 25. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 445-2551. _ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: PALS at 11 a.m. and birthday celebration February 4; Murder at Mardi Gras Mystery Dinner Theater at 4 p.m. February 9, cost is $5; leadership meeting at 10:30 a.m. and Valentine’s Day party February 11; sweetheart bingo at 1 p.m. February 12, cost is $5; 500 card party at 12:30 p.m. February 16; hoagie sale orders due February 17; table sale February 18; wellness Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. and hoagie pick-up February 24; and senior health and wellness February 25. The center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 772-6086. _ Evans City Senior Center, 426 East Main St., offers the following events: soup night from 4 to 8 p.m. February 3 (center will be closed during the day); birthday celebration February 4; blood pressure screening at 10 a.m., leadership meeting at 1 p.m. and Valentine’s Day party February 11; Aging Waiver and links to aging and disability resources at 1 p.m. February 17; and wellness Wednesday at 10 a.m. February 24. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call (724) 538-9414.

Senior Express _ Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Dr., offers the following activities: snack bingo at 1 p.m. February 2; birthday celebration at noon February 4; breakfast from 9 to 10 a.m. February 8; elder care program at 11:15 a.m. February 10; blood pressure screening at 11 a.m. and Valentine’s Day party February 11; snack bingo at 1 p.m. February 16; the perfect wedding at 1 p.m. February 17; blood pressure screening at 11 a.m. February 18; root beer floats at 1 p.m., February 23, $1 each; wellness Wednesday at 9 a.m. and leadership meeting at 1 p.m. February 24; and plaque drawing at 12:30 p.m.

February 29. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday Call (724) 625-4466. _ Mount Chestnut Senior Center, Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, will offer the following events: Bible study at 10:15 a.m. and leadership meeting at 12:45 p.m. February 1; blood pressure screening at 11:30 a.m. and birthday celebration February 4; Wii bowling February 8; Wendy’s fundraiser night from 4:45 to 6 p.m. February 10; Valentine’s Day party February 11; Bible study at 10:15 a.m. February 15; fire safety at 12:30 p.m. February 18; wellness Monday at 10 a.m. and book club at 10:15 a.m. February 22; and Leap Day with Wii bowling February 29. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Call (724) 282-6006. _ Slippery Rock Senior Center, Township Building, 155 Branchton Rd., will offer the following events: Super Bowl party at 11:30 a.m. and birthday celebration February 4; breakfast at 9 a.m. February 9, cost is $2; mind matters webinar at 10 a.m. February 10; Valentine’s Day party February 11; leadership meeting at 12:30 p.m. February 17; and wellness Wednesday at 9 a.m. February 24. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 794-6440. _ Southeast Senior Center, Winfield Township Firehall, Brose Rd., offers the following upcoming events: leadership meeting at 10 a.m. February 2; chair volleyball at 10 a.m. and birthday party February 4; Valentine’s Day party February 11; Garbage card game at 9:30 a.m. February 18; and wellness Tuesday at 9 a.m. and share your story at 10 a.m. February 23. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (724) 352-2036. _ West Sunbury Senior Center, West Sunbury Presbyterian Church, hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. Lunches are provided. Events will be listed in next month’s publications. Call (724) 637-2959. BCSN February 2016 • Butler County Senior News

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February Menu

for senior centers

Monday, February 1: Cheeseburger, Ranch potatoes, carrots, fruit.

Tuesday, February 2: Chicken breast, pasta, vegetable medley, fruit salad, cookie.

Wednesday, February 3: Hot turkey sandwich, whipped potatoes, green beans, ice cream.

Thursday, February 4, Birthday menu: Lasagna, mixed greens, applesauce, cupcake.

Friday, February 5: Sweet sausage sandwich, vegetable soup, cucumber salad, ice cream.

Monday, February 8: Chicken Ala King, rice, coleslaw, vegetable medley, fruit.

Tuesday, February 9: Chilli Con Carne, mixed greens, pineapple, madarin oranges.

Senior Express The Butler County Area Agency on Aging

Serving you: About the Area Agency on Aging The Butler County Area Agency on Aging (AAoA) is a community service agency for older adults and has operated in Butler County since 1984. The Area Agency on Aging administers programs and manages services for Butler County residents who are 60 years of age or older. Agency programs and services are designed to serve approximately 38,000 older consumers who call Butler County home.

Wednesday, February 10, Ash Wednesday: Tuna and egg salad, broccoli cheddar soup, peaches.

Butler County Commissioners Leslie Osche, Republican Kimberly Geyer, Republican Kevin Boozel, Democrat

Thursday, February 11, Valentine’s Day menu: Stuffed pork chop, whipped potatoes, peas and onions, fruit crisp.

Area Agency on Aging Administrator: Beth A. Herold, RN, BSN, MBA

Friday, February 12: Baked crab cake, baked potato, vegetables, peaches.

Monday, February 15: Baked ham slice, sweet potatoes, vegetable medley, brownie.

Tuesday, February 16: Spaghetti and meatballs, mixed greens, apple slices.

Wednesday, February 17: Baked barbecue chicken, au gratin potatoes, brussel sprouts, fruit.

Thursday, February 18: Chef salad, noodle soup, peaches.

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Friday, February 19: Baked salmon fillet, wild rice, carrots, pineapple tidbits.

Monday, February 22: Meatloaf, baked potato, peas and carrots, fruit salad.

Tuesday, February 23: Turkey and gravy, stuffing, beets, sweet and sour slaw, vanilla pudding.

How may we help you?

• Community Services for Older Adults and their families • Home and Community Based Services • PDA Waiver Services Access to Services • Information and Referral • Assessment • Care Management

For more information, call or visit our office at Sunnyview Complex 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001

Wednesday, February 24: Roast beef, parsley potatoes, baked cabbage, gelatin.

Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 25: Roast pork loin, whipped potatoes, sauerkraut, cake.

Phone: (724) 282-3008

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Friday, February 26: Fish sandwich, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, fruit.

Website: www.co.butler.pa.us/butler

Monday, February 29: Baked chicken breast, whipped potatoes, mixed bean medley, pumpkin custart.

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Email: aaainfo@co.butler.pa.us

Assistive device can help you get in and out of bed with ease options for lowering and raising the bedrail. Some models offer additional storage and wider rails for individuals who may roll or fall out of bed. When ordering bed rails, it is important to note that some can support more weight than others.

By Anne Chen, OTS Master of Occupational Therapy Program University of Pittsburgh For Butler County Senior News

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Individuals who suffer from arthritis in their shoulders, or have back problems, poor mobility, or strength and balance issues may dread this daily routine of getting in and out of bed. This may result in trying to avoid this task by getting out of bed less frequently or even deciding to sleep somewhere else (such as the couch or in a chair) where it is easier to get up. Those who struggle with getting out of bed may use strategies such as holding onto a bedframe or nightstand, or rocking the body to get momentum to rise. Not only are these strategies difficult, they may also be unsafe and can result in a fall or injury.

An adjustable bed rail is one solution to this problem. There are two common types of models. One style mounts to the metal bed frame; the other is secured with extended poles that are fixed between the box spring and mattress. For both models, the buyer can adjust the rail to any height of bed, low or high, and any size of bed from twin to king. The rail serves as a stabilizer

For individuals who have difficulty getting out of bed and finding their balance once they are standing, a bed pole may be a better alternative.

A “mounted” bed bar.

Adjustable bed rails and bed poles can be prescribed by your therapist or can be bought from an online marketplace like Amazon or by companies specializing in adaptive equipment, like Stander.

This model is fitted between the box spring and mattress.

and helps individuals raise themselves out of bed with the leverage provided by the rail. Many adjustable bedrails have non-slip grips for a firmer grasp.

These rails can also be used by individuals after surgery in order to help follow precautions and ease pain when getting out of bed.

Adjustable bed rails range from $30 to $150; the higher priced ones offer more

If you or your loved one cannot install or do not wish to use a bed rail, consider changing your home environment. Adjustments can be made in the bedroom, such as elevating the bed with bed risers or putting a nonslip surface where you get out of bed.

Even a simple solution such as using the other side of the bed may increase ease of bed mobility.

If you or a loved one are having increased difficulty with getting out of bed or managing other daily activities, ask your doctor for a referral to occupational therapy. Occupational therapists can offer additional ideas, adaptive devices and strategies that can help you stay safe while keeping your independence.

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etting out of bed is a simple task that begins our day. Whether getting up to go to the bathroom, answer the doorbell or make breakfast for your loved ones, it is a movement and transition that most of us want and need to do quickly and easily.

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