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SUMMER Entertainment Pages 11-16

A New Spin on an Old Step page 11 Bringing the Beach to the Disabled

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10 Things You Must Know About Social Security's New Rules (Part 2) page 9 Tech Talk: App takes the stress out of hailing and/or paying for taxi

Ben Stiller

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“I like to do things that stand in their own way even if they are ridiculous.”

COPD Treatment Takes Center Stage page20

Genealogy 101 Getting Started on Your Family Tree

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3 Tips To Help Keep Your Brain Healthy

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What to Do, Where to Go, What to See, on Long Island and the Surrounding Area (Send event info to Frank@50plusny.com) Summer Free Music Series Eisenhower Park, Merrick Avenue and Park Boulevard, East Meadow. August 6, 10, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27.

August 3-7 Our Lady of the Assumption Feast 2016 At Our Lady of the Assumption, 1 Molloy Street, Copiague. Food, rides, raffles. 631-842-5211.

August 13 10th Annual Southampton Antique Auto Show At Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Phone: 631-283-2494

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August 18 Jazz Sunset Cruise OLA of Eastern Long Island launches its first of three Latin Jazz Sunset Cruises from Sag Harbor Wharf. With local wines and appetizers donated by The Seafood Shop. Tickets are $50. Contact: ola-latinjazzsunsetcruises.eventbrite.com.

August 18 - 21 Greek Festival 2016 Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Road, Port Jefferson; 631-473-0829. Food, music, vendors, kid’s activities, fireworks 9:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat. (weather permitting). Aug. 18 and 21, 510 p.m.; Aug. 19, 5-11p.m.; Aug. 20, 2-11 p.m.

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Meet David R. Okrent former IRS Agent, CPA Attorney August 16 & 17 David has 30 years experience in Elder Law and Estate Planning. Learn about changes in Home Care in New York & how you could start care at home sooner than later!

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EDITORIAL

See You in September

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s July wrapped up with a bad heat wave, reminding us that the dog days of August were on the way, we hunkered down under fans and air conditioners, lolled in pools and wiled the days away at the umbrella’d spots of our favorite beach, relishing what ocean-cooled zephyrs chanced our way.

Human nature is funny. We oft complain about the chill of winter, only to find ourselves complaining just as much about the summer’s heat.

Along with the summer’s heat this year, we’ve seen the political climate heating up, as well, with the two

— Gary P. Joyce; Ed.

remaining candidates as far apart philosophically as winter is from summer. Choose your sides — if you haven’t already — because, as Margot Channing (Bette Davis) in All About Eve said, “Fasten your seatbelts … it’s gonna’ be a bumpy ride.”

Well, one more month of official summer and it back to the regular grind. The kids have another month of school, so families make their vacation treks to see relatives they haven’t seen in too long a time, there are barbecues and pool and beach parties, twilight baseball games and just plenty of time to laze around.

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Around The Towns...

From left to right-Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore, Sophia Serlis-McPhillips, Director of the Middle Country Public Library, new citizens Maria T. Reyes and Santa Paulino, Carol Nucci, Aide to NYS Senator John Flanagan, and Amber Gagliardi, Literacy Librarian at a ceremony at the Middle Country Public Library in Centereach on July 23, 2016

Nassau County Legislator Dennis Dunne, Sr., joined with PBA President James Carver and PBA 1st VP Pete Paterson to honor the five Dallas police officers who were slain on July 7, and to recognize the daily sacrifices made by all police officers nationwide. (Left to right): PBA President James Carver, Legislator Dunne and PBA 1st Vice President Pete Paterson.

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Mayor Allan M. Dorman (second from right), Village of Islandia, was sworn in as the new President of the Suffolk County Village Officials Association (SCVOA) at the group’s annual golf outing and meeting at the Maidstone Golf Club in East Hampton on June 15.

Connie Kraft, RN, MSN, MS, CEN, from Stony Brook University Hospital, recently received the Registered Professional Nurse of Excellence Award from the Suffolk Regional Emergency Medical Services Council (REMSCO).

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6 from the beach because they cannot navigate the sand. Special thanks to my Senate colleague Tom Croci for his partnership and inspiration on this project and to Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and the Islip Town Parks Team for making Islip beaches a destination for everyone.”

“I want to thank Senators Phil Boyle and Tom Croci for helping our employees better serve the patrons of our wonderful beaches.

These specialized wheelchairs will allow everyone, including beachgoers with limitations, to move ably from the parking lot to our beautiful sandy beaches, where they can enjoy beach time with family and friends at the shoreline.”

The PVC Beach Wheelchairs are non-corrosive, and the wheels are guaranteed not to puncture. The patented balloon wheels will roll over sand, dirt, snow, and rocks. The chairs can easily be dismantled for travel and storage. Due to its high-quality UV protected PVC frame, it can be taken into salt water without risk of corrosion or discoloration.

Each of the beach wheelchairs cost approximately $1,100 and were funded by both Sen50+ ator Boyle and Croci.

Bringing the Beach to the Disabled

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ew York State Senators Phil Boyle and Tom Croci unveiled two top of the line beach accessible wheelchairs that they have donated to the Town of Islip. The beach wheelchair will be used for those who are injured, handicapped or those who otherwise would not be able to navigate the sand.

Senator Tom Croci commented, “Our seniors, disabled, and residents with mobility issues should be able to enjoy one of the great benefits of living on Long Island in the summer, our beautiful beaches. My admiration and gratitude to Supervisor Carpenter, her team and the Town of Islip Lifeguards for continuing to make our parks, pools and beaches more accessible to all residents.”

“A mobility issue should not prevent anyone from breathing in the salt air on one of our outstanding beaches,” said Senator Phil Boyle. “I am very proud to be able to help make this happen for someone who otherwise would be barred

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Our Readers respond...

7 Like a Land Cruise Summer on Long Island is like a cruise on land. You can do anything, everything or nothing at all and have a great time. From the wineries in Suffolk, to the shopping, museums, barbecuing and beaches there is something somewhere for everyone to enjoy. Long Island summers are the best! — Harriet Kaye 15 to Name a Few Summer on Long Island is best because of its: Beaches, Parks, Restaurants, Museums, Amusement Parks, Festivals, Free Concert Series, Performing Arts Series, LI Aquarium, Riverhead Raceway, Splish Splash, Street Fairs, Businesses, Community and Grucci Fireworks.

Just to name a few. — Nancy Brisciano You Can’t Beat the Weather Bleached sandy beaches, temperate salt water and breezes cooling us during backyard barbecues under blue skies are all the reasons I love Long Island summers.— Rosemary McKinley

Summer Essays W

The Absolute Best Summer on Long Island is the absolute best and I love it here. We are fortunate to have our numerous beaches, free summer concerts, delicious dining, dancing, theater, cultural exhibits, street fairs, town parades, fireworks displays, Manhattan, Hamptons, Montauk, wildlife, water ways, fishing, cycling, amusement parks, sporting events, boating, sky diving, arboretum, laboratories, sight-seeing, planetarium, shopping, camping, so much diversity and variety.A summer on Long Island is like 50+ being on vacation every day! — Hillary Schulman

e asked you to send us no more than 25 words on why you think Summer on Long Island is the Best and we would pick your submissions to be published in 50+ LifeStyles — and the winners would get a pair of tickets to one of Long Island’s favorite theaters: The Gateway Playhouse, Theatre Three or The Broadhollow Theatre. And here are the winners....

It’s All Yours Is it a spa day, waterpark day, shopping excursion, dining on the water, comedy night, or just a walk-in-the-park kind of day. It’s all here on YOUR ISLAND! Whatever your interest, whatever your energy level, you will find something somewhere right here on your island.

It’s yours, enjoy it all! — Nancy Sights and Sounds Summer on Long Island is the best because we can enjoy the beautiful beaches, dining by the water from Freeport to Montauk. Enjoying my granddaughter and children swimming in the pool, family barbecues, Ralph’s Ices and the sounds of Mr. Softee are all the joys of summer.

— Karen Tenebruso Forget the Planes, Trains and Boats Now that we have both hit 80, forget the planes, trains and boats. We go by car all summer long. There are four-star shows to see because theater is alive on Long Island. Who needs long trips and aggravation. Stay on the island. We do! — Marilyn Dawn Gingold And the Livin’ is Easy As retirees, we are so happy to be living on Long Island. The summer is the best time to hear the free concerts, take long walks in the park, join an affordable swimming pool. Anywhere we dine out is an enjoyable experience. Everywhere we look we see flowers and home gardens. It’s easy to spend time outdoors here. — Elaine Peters 50+ LifeStyles August 2016 • 50PlusLifestyles.com

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Veterans

News

Federal Government Declares End Of Veteran Homelessness In Nassau County

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assau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) have declared the end of the veteran housing crisis on Long Island. The USICH, which includes Federal representatives from HUD and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, notified Nassau and Suffolk Counties of their success in ensuring that every veteran on Long Island has a home.

The Mangano administration established 60 homes on Mitchel Field, as well as five two-bedroom townhouses in Hempstead, to provide affordable housing for Veterans and active-duty military personnel, and their families. Together with community partners, immediate housing is available for any homeless veteran in-need.

“Since taking office in 2010, my administration has made it a top priority to honor our Veterans and active-duty military who are serving our nation here and abroad,” said County Executive Mangano. “Along with my partners in government, we have ensured that every homeless veteran seeking shelter on Long Island has been housed, and that any veteran or active-duty military personnel who may be in need in the future will receive immediate shelter.”

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In June of 2014, First Lady Michelle Obama issued a “Mayor’s Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness,” encouraging municipalities from across the country to pool their resources in hopes of reaching this goal. As of today, over 880 leaders have joined the challenge, and more than two dozen communities and two entire states have met the goal.

Nassau County submitted an application to the USICH, touting the County’s efforts to end Veteran homelessness, and after careful review, the USICH approved the application and confirmed that Nassau County, through the partnership of its various departments and the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, have effectively ended Veteran homelessness.

Nassau County’s success in meeting this goal was assisted by investments made by the United States Congress, and the partnership between HUD and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, on a joint program called HUD-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH). This program provides a rental subsidy along with supportive services for Veterans in need. To date, nearly 80,000 vouchers have been awarded and more than 104,000 homeless Veterans have been served through the HUD-VASH program.

“Thank you for your commitment to ending Veteran homelessness,” said Matthew Doherty, Executive Director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. “We are confident that the infrastructure and systems you have built will ensure that any Veteran experiencing a housing crisis in the region will get the support they need to quickly obtain a permanent home.”

Several veterans-oriented programs of the Nassau County Department of Social Services, the Veterans Service Agency and the Nassau County Department of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Developmental Disabilities further support the availability of immediate shelter, long-term housing, employment and counseling services for veterans.

Since taking office, County Executive Mangano has enhanced services for Nassau’s 100,000 veterans, including establishing 42 homes, located on Mitchel Field, to provide affordable housing for veterans and their families and an additional 18 homes for active-duty military personnel. Additionally, the County helped rehabilitate five two-bedroom townhouses in Hempstead for homeless veterans and their families. The County also provides free transportation to the Northport VA Hospital and the East Meadow Clinic.

If you know a veteran in need of housing assistance, call 516-227-7471 Mon-Fri from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or call 516-573-8626 at all other times in50+ cluding evenings and weekends.

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Things You Must Know About Social Security's New Rules (Part 2) Part 2 of our feature on Social Security beneďŹ t, the bedrock of retirement income.

It Can Pay to Delay Once you hit full retirement age, you can choose to wait to take your benefit. There's a big bonus to delaying your claim -- your benefit will grow by 8 percent a year up until age 70. Any cost-of-living adjustments will be included, too, so you don't forgo those by waiting.

While a spousal benefit doesn't include delayed retirement credits, the survivor benefit does. By waiting to take his benefit, a high-earning husband, for example, can ensure that his low-earning wife will receive a much higher benefit in the event he dies before her. That extra 32 percent of income could make a big difference

for a widow whose household is down to one Social Security benefit.

In some cases, a spouse who is delaying his benefit but still wants to bring some Social Security income into the household can restrict his application to a spousal benefit only. To use this strategy, the spouse restricting his or her application must be at full retirement age and he or she must have been born on January 1, 1954, or earlier. So the lower-earning spouse, say the wife, applies for benefits on her own record. The husband then applies for a spousal benefit only, and he receives half of his wife's benefit while his own benefit continues to grow. When he's 70,

he can switch to his own, higher benefit. Exes at full retirement age who were born on January 1, 1954, or earlier can use the same strategy -- they can apply to restrict their application to a spousal benefit and let their own benefit grow.

Take a Do-Over There aren't many times in life you can take a mulligan. But Social Security offers you the chance for a do-over. Say you claimed your benefit, but now wish you had waited to take it.

Within the first 12 months of claiming benefits,

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GRANDPARENTS &

Grandkids

Product Reviews

By Gary P. Joyce

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idway through the summer and the kids are starting to show the first signs of boredom … which means September and school isn’t far behind, and all is well in grandparent land.

That said I thought I’d tell you about a couple of products I’ve run across this season, which I found interesting on several levels.

First off are sunglasses, quality ones at an affordable price. My grandson and I were at a regatta earlier in the summer, and he was looking at sunglasses. “Oh, I really like these,” he said putting on a pair of Oakleys. He did look cool in them …

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and then I looked at the price tag, and he suddenly didn’t look that cool! Anyway, being that he is out in the sun and on the water all day, five days a week during the summer, he needs good polarized lenses.

Lo and behold, I came across Real Kids Shades (www.realkidshades.com) a wide variety of styles and uses and designed specifically for kids … and priced right, as well. Kids eyes need to be protected from the sun as well as their skin, and these folks provide a reasonably priced alternative to doing so.

Secondly, are headsets. I know, I know, but believe me …if you listen to the music in the apps available for pre-schoolers while you’re on a long car trip and the kids are playing the same ^%#$*^% game and the music runs over and over … you’ll appreciate the headphones from KidzGear (www.gearforkidz.com/index.html).

And there’s a safety caveat with these as well — the headsets are volume limited; i.e., you won’t bequeath your three-year-old granddaughter an

art iller yman’s-level hearing disorder by age five. These come in a variety of c o l o r s (which is a must if you have to buy two), and come as traditional wired headsets or with Bluetooth connectivity. They also have them with built in mics for games that require speaking (argh!), or for language studies for your little Johnny Genius.

And — as if the folks at KidzGear understood that we don’t want a pair of BOSE-priced headsets for a three-year-old —they are extremely affordable and of extremely good quality.

That’s it for this month … now go and enjoy a 50+ three-hour car trip!

ENTERTAINMENT

A New Spin on an Old Step

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he Gateway is celebrating and reinventing some of Hollywood’s best musical moments on the silver screen in its latest high-octane, ballroom dance extravaganza, Dance to the Movies. Starring Dancing with the Stars celebrity pros, So You Think You Can Dance top finalists and combining forces with singing stars from American Idol and The Voice, Dance to the Movies brings to life some of the most iconic characters and memorable musical moments from movies like West Side Story, Grease, Chicago, Hairspray and Moulin Rouge. With new, stunning dances to scores from such movies as The Godfather, Titanic, The Matrix and Les Misérables.

A perfect evening of cinema magic – LIVE onstage.

This engagement features Dancing with the Stars celebrity pros Tristan MacManus, Chelsie Hightower, Lacey Schwimmer, Jonathan Roberts and Karina Smirnoff at select performances; So You Think You Can Dance finalists Jonathan “Legacy” Perez, Jonathan Platero, Randi Lynn Strong and Jaymz Tuaileva; and American Idol finalists Vonzell Soloman and Von Smith.

Dance to the Movies features a very special appearance by film and television star Lesley Ann Warren. Ms. Warren is an Academy Award nominee for her featured role as Norma Cassidy alongside Julie Andrews in Victor/Victoria. Other notable film roles include Clara Jobs in 2013’s Academy Award nominated film Jobs, Miss Scarlet in Clue, and made a name for herself as Cinderella in 1965’s premiere TV presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. She was highly acclaimed for both her dramatic and comedic roles in such TV shows as Will and Grace, Community, Psych ,In Plain Sight, The Practice, Crossing Jordan, Deep Water, Touched by an Angel and Desperate Housewives to name a few. This will be her debut on stage at Patchogue Theatre and with The Gateway.

Dance to the Movies is presented by The Gateway at Patchogue Theatre from August 10-14. As always, theatergoers can save up to $15 per ticket on Main Stage shows and special events by purchasing a 3-4-5 Show Discount Plan. It’s easy – you pick the date, you pick the times, and you pick the number of shows.

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Box Office: (631) 286-1133 Website: www.thegateway.org Address: 215 South Country Rd., Bellport, NY The Gateway’s 2016 season is generously sponsored by AARP Long Island and Suffolk Federal Credit Union. Funding provided, in part, by the County of Suffolk; and is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

TECH TALK

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Where All Your Technology Questions are Answered — by Nick Radesca, SeniorNet

I avoid NYC taxis because of the stress involved hailing and paying for a ride.

Is there an App to make it easier?

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Yes. I find the Way2Ride app takes the stress out of hailing and/or paying for taxi cabs in the five boroughs of New York City. To use it, you must first download the free app from your smartphone’s app store and register as a new customer. Registration includes providing your e-mail address and credit card info. During setup you can select a default tip percentage. With that done you’re ready to ride.

By pressing “HAIL,” the app brings up a street map showing your location and then searches for an available nearby taxi. A space is provided for you to type in some identif ying factor so the driver can quickly recognize you.

Once inside the taxi and on the way to your destination, you would launch the app and tap the yellow “CHECK IN” bar. Immediately a seven-digit number appears in the upper area of the taxi’s passenger TV screen which you type into the app.

Newer smartphones can simply tap the phone against the TV to check in. For confirmation purposes the app shows the taxi’s ID number that is displayed inside the taxi near the TV screen and the words “YOU’RE CHECKED IN” appear at the top of the TV screen.

When you reach your destination and the driver stops the fare meter, you simply say “thank you” and leave. The app will show the fare charged to your credit card and at the same time a detailed statement will be sent to you via email.

In Manhattan where taxis are usually plentiful, many people prefer to hail one the old fashion way by waving one down. In that case you can still use this app to pay for the ride by checking in once inside the taxi as described above.

Although Uber tends to cost more per ride than a NYC taxi, the ease of use gave Uber a competitive advantage. However, Way2Ride has put the NYC taxi industry back in contention.

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CROSSWORDS

Me & My Shadow Nonna Anne Robertazzi of Medford with granddaughter Mia.

Nama Deb Koch of Lake Grove, with grandkids Sophia, Dominic and Taydon.

HAVE A PICTURE OF YOU AND YOUR GRANDCHILD? Send it to: Me and My Shadow, 146 South Country Road, Bellport, NY 11713, or e-mail to: editor@50plusny.com and put Shadow in the “Subject” line.

(Solution on page 4) Across 1. You may dance this in March 5. A mountain pass 8. Ago 12. Dominican-born slugger 13. A London head?

14. Dog chow brand 15. Raised structure over water 16. A religious dozen 18. Nears unnoticed (with up) 20. Deconstruct a sentence 21. The meat of something 23. A portable bed 24. Southern summer quencher 28. Not have 31. Kid’s organization

32. A famous Alp 34. Even up 35. Gets older 37. One across one of seven seas 39. _ __ Z; all 41. Top shelf 42. Canal site 45. A holy sibling?

49. Famed Italian love song 51. She’s not in Kansas 52. A job plus 53. Oft taught night class subject (abbr) 54. Part of a chain 55. Lip 56. Negatives (var) 57. WW II Greek resistance org.

Down 1. Venomous Nile snakes 2. Enlist 3. Words of acknowledgement 4. A vehicular-related noun or verb 5. Neckwear signifying your school group 6. Comin book caveman’s surname 7. You can tie it or get thrown for it 8. Keep and eye out 9. Many NFLers are this 10. Graf ____ 11. Get rid of 17. Cold War bomber command 19. Go fly one 22. Southwestern ankle-high moc 24. Relaxation area

25. A dog will do it happily 26. Women named for Franklin’s wife 27. Airborne sprays 29. OSS was its forerunner 30. A famous doll’s escort?

33. Rice-a- ____ 36. Illegally follows 38. Mortar’s partner 40. Residence to a Cockney 42. Oft happens to a balloon 43. Destination when leaving 15 Across 44. You said it, brother 46. Work hard 47. Sicilian disrupter 48. South Korean troops 50. Prefix for bar

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ENTERTAINMENT

Age of Elegance

By Ethel Bennett

Keeping Up With Our Reigning Queen

Dolores Hofman

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ere months before my calling our pageant director, Marleen Schuss, I asked my husband Ed, “What will I do with all of my gowns when I eventually retire?”

Well, since that question, I have purchased five more gowns … LOL. The Ms. NY Senior America organization represents what I believe in and have preached for many years. The lust for life and living certainly does not end when a woman reaches the “age of elegance” (60)! At this point in our lives, we have experienced so much that it's time to put that experience to work. Having the opportunity to inspire other women is a dream, and now I have the perfect platform to do that on a greater scale.

The reach of influence goes beyond my age group ... all females can be touched!

Last week, when a toddler was coaxed to say hello, the suggestion was met with tears. That was ... until she turned to see my glittering crown!

That scene has repeated itself with young girls in the neighborhood as my sash and crown brings shouts of glee and excitement of what beautiful life events may be. I am not sure if I am getting more satisfaction from the children or from the adults!

Since being crowned, I attended many events as Ms. New York Senior America. These memories include, but are not limited to: Kicking off the JFK Rotary’s annual 5K Runway Run with our County Executive, Ed Mangano; attending the LaGuardia Kiwanis annual Black Tie Event; attending a Council of Airport Maintenance Managers (CA ALM) Meeting; modeling for The Loft at the Smithhaven Mall fashion show; attending Ed Mangano’s Senior birthday celebration at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration; appearing on Senior Moments, a TV show hosted by Bonnie Graham; Spaking on radio for WCWP 88.1; attending our county's 42nd annual May luncheon to celebrate Older Americans Month; participating in Island Park’s Memorial Day Parade; Enjoying a celebratory party thrown in my honor surrounded by nearly 100 friends and neighbors; Crossing the river to see Ms. New Jersey Senior America 2016 crowned; being honored in Albany and presented a very personal Legislative Resolution by my State Senator Todd Kaminsky; Attending the JFK Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon; attending the West Hampton Chamber of Commerce's Dinner and meeting past-Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy, and Comptroller John Kennedy, Jr.; attending Ed Mangano’s Veterans Memorial at Eisenhower Park; enjoying a friend’s 4th of July party in full regalia; attending a high school reunion; and attending two Cameo Luncheons, which exudes the camaraderie that exists with my new sisterhood.

I also received a Certificate of Recognition from Anthony J. Santino, Nassau County Supervisor. I am looking forward to competing for the title of Ms. Senior America at Resorts Casino Hotel on October 18, 19, 20, 2016 in Atlantic City. Marching in the Columbus Day Parade in NYC ... is the best yet to come. (It is so good to be Queen!) In closing ... a few thoughts from Ethel.

As I am busy packing for my move back to New York, my thoughts are filled with excitement just to know I shall be surrounded by my friends and family after being separated for 12 years. It is with pleasure to let my readers know the next article will be written from Long Island, and will include the upcoming events for the fall.

In the meantime, take a look at the announcement for our Fall Fashion Show ... We would love to see you there! Until then ... health and happiness.

50+ Ethel COUPON Women Must Be 60 Years or Over I would like to compete in the 2017 Ms. New York Senior America Pageant.

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COPD Treatment Takes Center Stage

By David Ebner; Lung Institute Staff Writer

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he world will never forget the day when four young men from Liverpool, England, walked onto the stage of the Ed Sullivan show in 1964. The Fab Four strolled onstage, squinting in the glare of the lights and smiling at the squealing fans. That grainy, black and white image became the music history icon of the “British Invasion.”

Stem cell research appeared on the world stage with limited fanfare. There were no screaming fans when doctors conducted the first stem cell treatment through a bone marrow transplant in 1956. The painstaking hours scientists spent studying cells in laboratories passed unremarked upon in the pages of Life Magazine. Even in 2012, when John B. Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka won a Nobel Prize for their discovery that “mature cells can be reprogrammed to become pluripotent,” enthusiasm was faint.

The advent of stem cell research may seem inconsequential in comparison to the rise of the Beatles, but its impact on the medical industry is

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revolutionary. Adult stem cells can be harvested and reintroduced into the body as needed. Stem cells re-specialize into whatever type of cell they are near. For example, when bone marrow stem cells are harvested, isolated and reintroduced into a patient with a progressive lung disease, the new cells have the potential to morph into lung cells, disease-free and ready to regenerate into healthy lung cells. For someone suffering from a debilitating disease, cell therapy could mean the difference between struggling for air and singing “Twist and Shout” in the shower.

Physicians at the Lung Institute (lunginstitute.com) have been performing such procedures since 2013, improving the quality of life for thousands. According to the Lung Institute’s Medical Director, Jack Coleman Jr., M.D., stem cells are important because they offer a different approach. Instead of simply treating, stem cell therapy targets the disease and can promote healing, challenging conventional medicine’s mindset that “there’s nothing more we can do.”

It’s difficult to imagine a medical breakthrough stealing the show from the latest trending celebrity. However, real people have sought these innovative treatments, and are already seeing these advancements make a difference in their lives. They may not be screaming like the crazed Beatles fans of the sixties, but the alternative treatment fan base grows every day among people who are breathing easier thanks to companies like the Lung Institute.

If you or a loved one suffer from a chronic lung disease, the specialists at the Lung Institute may be able to help. You can contact the Lung Institute at 855-937-5223 or visit lunginstitute.com/50Plus to find out if you qualify for these new treatments.

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Genealogy 101

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By Jean King

amily history research continues to be a favorite hobby of many people. Just in the last few months there have been three television shows devoted to genealogy: “Genealogy Roadshow,” “Who Do You Think You Are?” and “Finding Your Roots.”

If these shows have piqued your interest in finding more about members of your family, here are a few ways to get started in the process.

To start, check with relatives to see if anyone has family documents such as a family bible, birth, marriage or death records, etc., of family members. Also ask relatives if anyone in the family has ever written a family history or started working on a family tree. One type of record that many people use to start their family research is census records.

U.S. Federal census records were first created in 1790 and a census has been taken every 10 years since then. Federal census records are available to the public 72 years after they are conducted. Therefore, the most recent census records available to the public are for 1940. The 1950 census records will be available in 2022.

By the mid-1800s you can begin to find interesting information about your family including marital status, age, occupation, birth location for an individual, birth country of the person's parents, language spoken at home, military service and year of immigration.

States also conducted their own censuses but many of these records have not survived. In New York State, there are census records available for the years 1855, 1865, 1875, 1892, 1905, 1910, 1915 and 1925. Digitized images of census records are available on many websites. The census records can be viewed free of charge at the website for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch.org. Census records can also be viewed

at Ancestry.com, Findmypast.com, MyHeritage.com and HeritageQuest, a database only available in public libraryies.

Once you have names and approximate ages of family members from census records, finding birth, marriage and death records will help add information to your family tree. If family members lived in the five boroughs of NYC, there are birth, marriage and death indexes on two free websites (run by local genealogy groups): w w w. ge r ma n ge n e a lo g y group.com and www.italiangen.org. Some of these indexes begin as early as the 1860s.

If your family came from other parts of NY State, consult a microfiche index at the PatchogueMedford Public Library called the New York State Vital Records index.

The first year of this index is 1881.

Search for burial info at: www.findagrave.com and billiongraves.com. Search for burial info for military members at graveloca50+ tor.cem.va.gov.

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3 Tips To Help Keep Your

Brain Healthy

By Daniel Amen, MD

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lzheimer’s disease is one of the most frightening, yet least understood ailments we face as human beings. The loss of memory – forgetting family, friends and the most important events of our lives – is painful, tragic and heartbreaking for anyone who is close to the person suffering from the disease.

But Alzheimer’s doesn’t just arrive one day, full blown. It begins its insidious work long before the patient has a hint of what’s happening.

“Research suggests Alzheimer’s disease starts in your brain decades before you experience any symptoms,” says Daniel Amen, M.D., a clinical neuroscientist and brain imaging expert who also is the founder of Amen Clinics (www.amenclinics.com), which treat patients at six locations around the country.

He says the good news is you can find out what’s happening in your brain and, while there is no known cure for Alzheimer’s, there are things you can do to better care for your brain.

Amen, author of the New York Times bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, uses SPECT scans to examine his patients’ brains.

SPECT stands for single-photon emission computed tomography. Amen says the brain-imaging device can show the abnormal patterns of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia in their early stages and also can help distinguish multiple forms of dementia.

“That’s critical information,” Amen says, “because the varying types of dementia often have similar looking symptoms – at least in the early stages – but each type has its own ‘signature’ blood flow pattern in the brain that’s revealed with SPECT imaging.

“Identifying the type of dementia a person has is important because the treatment that works best for one type may not be effective for another type.”

But Amen also says there are steps that anyone can take to keep their brains healthy long before Alzheimer’s becomes a concern. Those include: Maintaining a proper diet. People who focus on healthy eating often are worried about their waistline, but the brain also benefits from or is harmed by what’s on the menu. Too many Americans sustain themselves on a diet filled with sugar and processed foods, which are associated with dementia and depression, Amen says. For a healthier mind, he says, there are “super foods” that nourish the brain such as various fruits, vegetables, fish and nuts.

Avoiding too much alcohol and tobacco. Heavy alcohol and tobacco use lowers blood flow to the brain and reduces the ability to think over time.

Exercising the brain. Activities such as dancing, tennis or table tennis (which Amen calls the world’s best brain sport) boost your coordination. Mindful exercises like yoga and Tai Chi reduce anxiety, depression and increase focus.

“In spite of the natural process of aging, you actually have a choice in how fast your brain ages,” Amen says. “What you choose to do – in other words, your behavior and habits – can speed up or slow down the rate at which your brain declines with age.”

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Daniel Amen, M.D., (www.amenclinics.com) is a clinical neuroscientist and brain imaging expert who heads Amen Clinics, which are located in CA, GA, New York City, Washington, DC, and WA. 50+

An Interview with Ben Stiller...

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n a not so cold Roman winter afternoon, the American actor and director Ben Stiller explained why he wanted to get back to Derek Zoolander and his extravagant story of murder and mysteries in the world of fashion. “Paramount wanted to do a sequel ten years ago. Thanks to DVD and to Television the movie built an audience and got a second chance.

Many times I’ve been asked if I was going to do another Zoolander film. It was only two years ago that we really sat around a table and started working on it.”

a fan of Zoolander he was. He decided to jump in and have some fun. The same thing happened with Anna Wintour who was crazy about the first movie…

Q: Music is always very important in your movies…

Music has always been very important in my life as well as my movies; especially in Zoolander 2 where the score had to support the comedy. I worked with Ted Shapiro, the same guy I had worked with since we did Tropic Thunder.

Q: Zoolander 2 reminds us of a 60s or 70s Q: extravaganza movie: very funny and full of stars. How did you pull off a movie like this when studios want to play it safe?

I don’t know really. I was very free to create the vibe of the first movie, without doing the same all over again. I wanted to take chances, but more than that, I had in mind what I didn’t want to do. I was more focused on finding the rhythm and the pace of the original.

Would you recommend shooting in Cinecittà, Italy to another director?

Definitely. Shooting a movie in Italy is very intense. When production is over you learn the pace and the rhythm of Italian crews.

I wish I was able to speak Italian in order to communicate directly with the crew members during the shoot, because each of them works in a very personal way that makes you think they care very much about the work they are doing.

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Q: Would you do it again?

Although it’s a broad comedy, the humor is smart…

We always tried to balance more obvious jokes with others that we hoped were a little more intelligent. Nowadays, with test screening it’s the audience that tells you what makes them laugh and what doesn’t make them laugh. It’s hard to find, but it’s all in the balance and in the end we just put out a movie that made us laugh a lot.

Q: What about Benedict Cumberbatch in this sexy and extreme androgynous version of a model named ‘All’…

I was supposed to have him in another movie I was working on, but when we met told me what

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Although I didn’t think I would, the day we wrapped, in retrospect i would have to say, yes!

I love Rome and now , after the exposure to the country and the people, I feel I’d be ready to shoot an American movie with an Italian sensibility and passion.

Q: As a director what is your challenge?

It’s always the same. Make the best movie possible. With a movie like this it’s always an experiment. When you’re in the editing room you try come up with different tones on what feels right and on what doesn’t. The first cut was two and a half hours long and – of course – I thought it was Social Security Trust Fund, but did you know that you may also have to pay tax on your Social Security benefits once you start receiving them?

Benefits lost their tax-free status in 1984, and the income thresholds for triggering tax on benefits haven't been increased since then.

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23 perfect. Then the audience and the producers told me, “Maybe it’s not ‘that’ perfect’ so I decided to cut it down.

Q: Something changes when you are on a set as ‘actor only’?

Every time it's different. Sometimes, I sit around a table with the director and discuss the things that we like best and those that we think can be improved.

Q: It is said that comedians are basically sad. Are you sad?

No I'm not. It’s a very lucky time in my life. I have a wonderful family and I’m quite happy. Of course, I’m not ecstatic all the time, but that's another story. I’m happy at home and when I’m working. When I was single, however, my work was everything and I didn’t know how I could have another life. Now, however, I found a different balance.

Q: You often play neurotic characters in which everyone can identify. Despite this, however, you do not push them to the limit and never seem to create caricatures, never over the top. In short, we know these people, but it seems that you never judge them ...

The fundamental basis of my work is the respect of people. Defects are much funnier and this is why I like to bring them to the screen. Making a comedy is work to be taken seriously. I feel a great responsibility to create and to play these characters.

You cannot 'comment' on their flaws. You have to participate in their lives. You must be them. As an actor your main responsibility is to 50+ be true to the character at all times.

2016 is $15,720. Once you are past full retirement age, the earnings test disappears and you can make as much money as you want with no impact on benefits.

But the good news is that any benefits forfeited because earnings exceed the limits are not lost forever. At full retirement age, the Social Security Administration will refigure your benefits going forward to take into account benefits lost to the test.

For example, if you claim benefits at 62 and over the next four years lose one full year of benefits to the earnings test, at age 66 your benefits will be recomputed -- and increased -- as if you had taken benefits three years early, instead of four. That basically means the lifetime reduction in benefits would be 20 percent rather than 25 percent.

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