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February is
Heart Health Awareness Month
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hile February is oft considered the month for lovers, it’s also the month we note another heart-related issue, heart health awareness. Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center’s (BMHMC) Cardiac Outreach program shares the following signposts of heart disease. If you think it’s a problem, consult with your physician, and make February the month you tend to your heart, as well as your loved one’s!
Cutting the
Cable (Part Two) See story on page 10-11
Homegrown Flavor from an
Indoor Garden See story on pages 12
Heart Health
at The Knapp Cardiac Care Center Brookhaven Memorial Hospital See story on pages 13
How to Know and Reduce Heart Health Risk Factors If you identify with any of the following, you are at risk for heart disese: smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, overweight or obesity, poor diet, belly fat, not enough ‘good’ cholesterol (HDL) or too much ‘bad’ cholesterol (LDL). Regular blood pressure testing, and regular cholersterol tests can reduce the risks of for some of these. Smoking continues to be a no-no insofar as your health is concerned. There are smoking cessation clinics sponsored at BMHMC and just about every hospital on Long Island. If you can’t find help quitting, ask your physician. Continued on page 11
Financial Independence for
WOMEN ... Before It’s Too Late!
See story on page 14
2016 Tax Season News and Notes
See story on page 15
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E V E N T S
February February 7 Polar Bear Splash. The Riverside Boulevard Beach in Long Beach; noon. Proceeds benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Info at 516-431-1000; www.longbeachpolarbears.org. February 6 -7 Model Train Show Open House. TMB Model Train Club, 120 Schmitt Boulevard, Farmingdale; Noon to 4 p.m. Six tracks running continuously on underground, ground and elevated levels. Free. Info 516-660-8099; www.tmbmodeltrainclub.com. February 11 15th Annual Go Red For Women Luncheon. The American Heart Association’s 15th Annual Go Red For Women Luncheon will be held at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Call 516-962-0805; longislandgoredluncheon.ahaevents.org. February 11 Constructed Realities. With Photographer Kieran Johnson; 7 to 9 p.m. Creating dioramas and working in miniature. Bring printouts of your photos, clip art and your camera. Early reg: $20 members/$30 non-members. Price at the door is $35. www.huntingtonarts.org/2016-get-with-theprograms-professional-development-for-artists.
February 13-14 Celebrate the Chinese New Year. At Coe, Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay. $10 Admission Fee/FREE for members and children under 12.Info: 516-922-8670; www.plantingfields.org. February 13 Light Keepers Behind the Scenes Tour. Fire Island Lighthouse, Robert Moses State Park Field #5, Fire Island; 9 a.m. Admission: $15 for FILPS Members/$20 for nonmembers. Info: 631-661-4876; www.fireislandlighthouse.com. Limit 12 people. February 13 Winter Lecture Series. Travels with the Crassostrea virginica: the transatlantic, transcontinental eastern oyster; 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Long Island Maritime Museum, 88 West Avenue, West Sayville. Info: 631-447-8679; www.limaritime.org. February 15 -19 February Vacation Activities. Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A , Cold Spring Harbor. Make snow that won’t melt! Make a snowman in a bottle to enjoy for the rest of the year! Much more. Info: 516-692-6768; www.cshfha.org.
February 19 (to March 26) Live on the Vine Winterfest. Live on the Vine is a sixweek mid-winter music festival that takes place weekends in Long Island’s unique vineyard tasting rooms, hotels and other venues on the East End. Info: 631 951-3900; liwinterfest.com. February 20 3rd Annual February Funny Fest. Theatre Three Productions, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson; 8 p.m. Info: 631-928-9100; www.theatrethree.com. February 21 Disney Fantasia: Live in Concert. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post Campus 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville; 2 p.m. Live orchestra accompanying scenes from Walt Disney’s original Fantasia.Fee: $44-$111. Info: 516-299-310; www.tillescenter.org. February 27 The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley. CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale. House lights will remain on, volume reduced, 60 min, without intermission, children can be vocal, bring snacks. Info: 631-218-2812; www.cmpac.com.
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EDITORIAL — Gary P. Joyce; Ed.
50 for 2016 +
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ell, we almost got away with not having winter. We made it through 2015, but nooooo — it just couldn’t leave us alone. But, having gone through Winter Storm Jonas relatively unscathed (we hope all of you did!), lets hope that it is the one and only storm we have to weather. Of course, let’s also hope this rare winter weather doesn’t have a negative influence on our spring and summer fun. You may have noticed — we certainly hope you’ve noticed — the new look of 50+ LifeStyles. And we also hope you’re enjoying it.
Everyone on the staff had input throughout the design process, which was so well-executed by Art Director Gregory Jones. And from Publisher Frank Trotta on down through the ranks, we’re all rather proud of how 50+ LifeStyles looks. We hope all of you enjoy the new look, as well. There’ll be more changes coming, but they’ll be less obvious. But the entire philosophy behind any changes will be to make 50+ Lifestyles more readerfriendly, as well as continue making it your go-to resource for information of interest to the entire breadth of our readership. We also hope you’ll continue to check out 50plusny.com for additional and supplemental information that we simply didn’t have room for in the print edition. That all said ... with the exception of the January white stuff, the year is off to a good start. Men ... may I add a note before closing? It’s Valentines Day ... don’t forget it, and don’t leave it off to the last minute. Hey! You know you would have if I didn’t remind you! — Gary P. Joyce; Ed.
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Grandparents & Grandkids Things to do on February break...
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t’s winter break time for the kids! Yup, we know … it seems like it was just Christmas break, right? Regardless, some time in February — depending on the calendar for the school district in which you reside — it’s time for the grandkids to be off from school. And when they’re off, you’ll inevitably get that call from your kids: “Would you have the time to watch (insert name/s) on (insert day/s of the week) for us?” And unless you’re adept at Microsoft’s Xbox, Nintendo’s Wii or Sony’s Playstation — and we at 50+ LifeStyles aren’t! — or you’re heading to Disney, Universal or the ski slopes …you’re going to need to find something close to home with those lovable little rascals we call our grandchildren. So here are some of our favorite places where the kids can have fun, and — most importantly — you can sit and rest while they have fun. Call or check the websites before going for age limits, prices, hours of operation (most usually have special school break hours), etc., and … well, get there early! Air Trampoline Sports, 1850 Lakeland Avenue, Ronkonkoma; 631-619-6000; www.airtrampolinesports.com. Featuring 16,000 squarefeet of trampolines and more. Bounce U. In College Point (914-874-5200), Farmingdale (631-777-5867), Oceanside (516-593-5867), Nesconset (631-265-5867). Trampolines and more; www.bounceu.com. Bouncers & Slydos, 1835 New Highway, Farmingdale; 631-752-2324 . Ages 10 and under. Open play weekdays 10 - 12 and 12 -2 during February break … and an indoor zipline! Broadhollow Theater Co., 700 Hemspstead Tpke., Elmont (516-775-4420) & 265 East Main St., East Islip (631-581-2700); www.broadhollow.org. Cantiague Park Ice Rink, 490 W. John Street, Hicksville; 516-571-7061; https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/2791/ Cantiague-Park. Artificial skating rink. CM Performing Arts, 931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale; 631-218-2810; www.cmpac.com Fun 4 All Indoor Amusement Park, 200 Wilson Street, Port Jefferson; 631-331-9000; fun4allpark.com. Large indoor play space is entertaining for kids from two to 10. Grant Park, Broadway at Sheridan Avenue, Hewlett; 516-571-7821; www.nassaucountyny.gov/2799/Grant-Park. Roller rink in fairweather, ice rink in winter. Greenport Skate Rink, Mitchell Park, Greenport; 631-477-2200 ext.2 or 631-477-1133; villageofgreenport.org/ice-rink-skating-green portvillage.php. Hours are weather dependent. Outdoor ice rink. Heartland Golf Park, 1200 Long Island Ave., Edgewood; 631-667-7400; heartlandgolfpark.com. Miniature, heated driving ranges and more.
Hot Skates Roller Skating Rink, 14 Merrick Road, Lynrbook; 516-593-1300; www.hotskates.com. Roller and inline skate rink. Iceland Long Island, 3345 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park; 516-746-1100; www.icelandlongisland.com/february-winter-break2016-public-session.html. Island Rock, 60 Skyline Drive, Plainview; 516-822-ROCK; www.islandrock.net. Indoor rock climbing. Kangaroo Kids Inflatable Party Center, 1015 Grand Boulevard, Deer Park; 631-871-8762; www.kangarookidsparty.com. Indoor two hour open-bounce-play sessions by appointment for ages two to 12. Laser Kingdom, 133 Milbar Avenue, Farmingdale; 631-694-6148 and 544 Middle Country Road, Coram; 631-698-0414; www.laserkingdoms.com. Laser tag. Lazerland of Long Island, 54A Motor Parkway, Commack; 631-542-2215; www.lazerlandofli.com. Laser tag. Long Island Aquarium, 431 East Main Street, Riverhead; 631-208-9200; www.longislandaquarium.com. A full on aquarium…and it offers a shark cage dive for those over 12. Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main Street, Riverhead; 631-208-8000; www.lisciencecenter.org. A variety of hands-on activities fro budding — and not-so-budding — scientists. Monster Mini Golf, 410-C Commack Road, Deer Park; 631-940-8900; www.monsterminigolf.com/Deer%20Park/. Indoor miniature golf. Newbridge Arena, 2600 Newbridge Road, Bellmore; 516-783-6181; www.newbridgearena.com. Indoor ice rink. Q-Zar, 151 Voice Road, Carle Place; 516-877-7200; www.qzarny.com. Laser tag. Safari Adventure, 1074 Pulaski St, Riverhead; 631-727-4386; www.thesafariadventure.com. A four-level indoor playground; ages one to ten. Hours 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson; 631-928-9100; www.theatrethree.com. 50+ LifeStyles February 2016 • 50PlusLifestyles.com
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Around The Towns... TOY DRIVE
ANGELA’S HOUSE FUND RAISER
COMMIT TEE MEETINGS ARRANGED
Legislator Tom Muratore (left; R-Ronkonkoma) recently held a successful toy drive sponsored by Full Throttle Magazine (right; Greg Sheridan Publisher of FullThrottle Magazine).
(Pictured) St. Catherine’s Rehabilitation Clerk Christina Spano, Resident Joanie Gallo and Executive Director of Angela’s House Bob Policastro. Joanie and Christina raised $1003 for Angela’s and Joanie collected an additional $454 on her own.
Legislator Al Krupski and newly sworn-in Legislator Bridget Fleming have successfully negotiated with their colleagues in the Suffolk County Legislature to hold two cycles of committee meetings at the Riverhead Legislative Auditorium in the Evans K. Griffing Building in Riverside.
MANGANO ANNOUNCES CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced Caregiver Support Group Meetings on 2/3 at the Elmont Public Library fom 2:00-4:00 pm, and at the Long Beach Public Library from 9:30-11:00 am.
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TJ’S WELCOMED TO MASTIC BEACH (Pictured from left to right) Legislator Kate Browning, Mastic Beach Trustee Chris Anderson, Assemblyman Dean Murray, Mastic Beach Mayor Maura Spery, TJ’s Shop Owner Michael Moore, Mastic Beach Deputy Mayor Bruce Summa, Kelly Moore and Supervisor Ed Romaine welcome TJ’s Hero Shop to Mastic Beach.
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Veterans
News
public and volunteer service duties, but all of our Veterans deserve to be buried with dignity and honor and we have a responsibility in New York State to make that happen. There are many right-minded veterans organizations that attempt to provide a dignified and honorable burial to veterans who otherwise cannot afford one, and this law will ensure we are doing everything at the state level to give all Veterans the burial they deserve,” stated Senator Croci. PROPER FLAG DISPOSAL The bill, signed by the Governor on December 22, 2015, will take The Greenlawn American Legion, Post #1244 will be bringing its effect 90 days thereafter, and was sponsored in the Assembly (A7867) mobile “Old Glory” flag collection box to the Half Hollow Hills by Assemblymember Michael Dendekker of East Elmhurst. Community Library Melville branch at , 510 Sweet Hollow Road from February 1, 2016, through February 29, 2016. MARATHON RAISES $160,000 FOR VETS Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone met recently with a newly appointed committee made up of veterans and advocates for New York State Senator Thomas Croci (R, C, I, - Sayville), Chair- veterans, which has been formed to disburse funds raised by the Sufman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security, Veterans and folk County Marathon and Half Marathon to Support Our Veterans. Military Affairs, has sponsored a Senate bill (S5752) on behalf of vet- The inaugural Suffolk County marathon on September 13 raised a erans state-wide, which was signed into law by the Governor in late December 2015. The legislation amends the general municipal law in relation to the burial of indigent veterans of the armed forces of the United States and its purpose is to provide state reimbursement to congressionally chartered Veterans organizations who provide funeral and burial services to indigent Veterans who died in a county of New York state or in the city of New York. “Our Veterans in each of our military branches have taken an oath of service to our country and to our freedom. Some have sacrificed their lives in war; some have died while maintaining their
INDIGENT VETERAN’S BURIAL LEGISLATION
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net of $160,000 and drew more than 3,500 participants from 25 states and three foreign countries. It was one of six races that formed the Suffolk County Veterans Running Series that took place around Suffolk County over several months. The Suffolk County Marathon Fund Disbursement Advisory Committee was established to make recommendations as to the appropriate distribution of funds by the Suffolk County Veterans Services Agency. Ap-
pointed to the committee are: Thomas Ronayne, director of the Suffolk County Services Agency; Ryan McGarry, designated by the Suffolk County Executive; DuWayne Gregory, presiding officer of the Suffolk County Legislature; Kevin McCaffrey, minority leader of the Suffolk County Legislature; William A. Farley, county commander of the American Legion; Richard Tibbetts, from the Suffolk County VFW Council; Evelyn Gerlette of he American Le-
9 gion Ladies Auxiliary; Frank DeMarco, past state commander of the Suffolk County AmVets; Steve Stern, chair of the Veterans Service Committee of the Suffolk County Legislature; three Gold Star Family members, Michelle McNaughton, Dan Murphy and Tim Scherer; and three elected public officials who are veterans of the armed forces, New York State Thomas Croci ; Babylon Town Councilwoman Jacqueline Gordon, and Islip Town Councilman John Cochrane.
Consumer Alerts
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lease note that the IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as text messages and social media channels. • If you get an unsolicited email that appears to be from the IRS, please report it by sending it to phishing@irs.gov. •If you find a suspicious website that claims to be the IRS, please send the site’s URL by email to phishing@irs.gov, using the subject line: suspicious website. For more information on phishing scams, please see Suspicious e-Mails and Identity Theft. www.irs.gov/uac/Suspicious-eMails-and-Identity-Theft
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TECH TALK — by Nick Radesca, SeniorNet Part 2
Cutting the Cable
TV programming via the Internet?
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ears ago the only way to get TV programming was from an antenna. Next came cable and satellite TV. Now there’s another way - the Internet. Media providers such as Netflix stream their content over the internet. Therefore, to receive Netflix, your viewing device (computer, tablet, TV) has to be connected to the internet which means you need an internet source in your home. Although new internet sources are becoming available, your best bet today for quality high speed internet is probably from a cable (or satellite) company. Keeping it simple: the installer will attach a modem and router to their coaxial cable. The modem extracts the internet signal from
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the cable while the router makes the internet signal available to your viewing devices via wire or wirelessly. (Although wired connections are better, wireless is more popular because it takes less planning and is accepted by practically all internet-ready devices. This article assumes a wireless connection). Once connected to the internet, your smart TV would be able to access Netflix and other internet media services by way of preinstalled apps. While computers, tablets and smart TVs are built to access the internet, non-smart TVs are not. If your TV is not internet-ready, however, all is not lost. There are a wide variety of internet set top boxes and “sticks”
on the market that will receive the internet signal and deliver it to your TV. These devices include names like Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast. Each has its pros and cons which are listed in the article “Top 10 Best Set Top Boxes & Cable TV Alternatives” along with descriptive videos found at heav y.com/tech/2014/05/top-best-set-topbox-cable-tv-alternatives/. Some brands come in stick and set-top box form. While both formats provide virtually the same content and interface, the larger, more expensive boxes are faster, have
better remotes and more functionality than sticks. That said, the much smaller sticks (the size of a pack of gum) are a snap to install. The picture below shows the Roku stick plugged into a TV’s HDMI slot with a wire going to a USB port for power. (If the TV did not have a USB Port, the stick would be plugged into an electric outlet. For more information, read the article “Streaming Media Stick vs. Streaming Media Box: Understanding the Differences” online at www.electronichouse.com/daily/smart-tv/streaming-mediastick-vs-streaming-media-box/. Once your TV is connected to the internet, you will be presented with a variety of colorful icons that represent free and paid channel apps. Although the channel choices are dependent on the set-top box, stick or smart TV used, since Netflix is the most popular paid TV streaming service it will usually be included. However, Netflix has worthy competitors, each offering their own twist,
including names like Hulu Plus, Amazon Prime Instant Video and Sling TV. The article 10 best online TV streaming services: Which are best for you discusses several services and is found at www.techradar.com/us/news/television/16best-tv-streaming-services-1044010. TV shows and movies accessed via Netflix, HULU, etc. are broadcast on demand — not live. Since these services keep track of what you watch and save where you left off, a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is unnecessary. However, if you want to record live broadcast shows, you would need a DVR. Consider this. To change the video source on a television set that has several devices attached, you would use the TV remote to move from one input source to another, select the one you want and switch remotes to operate the newly selected device. Each input source exists in its own realm with its own remote. Not only do the devices operate independently but so do the media services. For instance, if you were looking for a particular movie you’d have to search each media service separately (Netflix, then Amazon, etc.)
COVER STORY
Warning Signs of Heart Attacks Symptoms of possible heart attack include chest pain/pressure (women may experience a heart attack without chest pressure!), jaw pain, heartburn, cold sweat, nausea, lightheadedness, pain or discomfort in arm(s), back or stomach, shortness of breath. Symptoms of possible stroke: numbness, speech impairment, dizziness. If you expereince any of these symptons, call 911 for emergency medical care, immediately! For more information about BMHMC’s Cardiac Care, Outreach, Rehabilitation, and Support programs, call 631-654-7240 or visit: www.brookhavenhospital.org. For more information on island-wide heart health or strokes you may also contact the American Heart Association at 516-962-0800.
11 until you find it. While this has been the case until now, the new but pricey TiVo Bolt merges everything together in one device. The Bolt is a combination DVR and media set top box, which unifies all inputs in one searchable environment. Amazon says, “TiVo BOLT replaces your cable company’s equipment, works with your existing digital cable service or HD antenna, and gives you search and control features you can’t get anywhere else. Whether you’re skipping entire commercial breaks at the press of a button or simultaneously searching across TV, available on-demand and streaming apps like Amazon Prime and Netflix, there’s nothing quite like the power of the proudly unconventional TiVo BOLT.” People are tired of the high cost of cable TV, allowing competition from alternative low-cost content delivery methods. The people who try them are called “cord cutters.” Most use antennas for free local TV stations, and internet streaming media services for other programming. Although the cord-cutting movement is still in its early stages, it is starting to have a dramatic effect on the TV viewing landscape.
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Homegrown Flavor From an
filled with a well-drained potting mix similar to your windowsill herb garden. Plant seeds according to the seed packet. Continually harvest the outer leaves when they are four to six inches tall. Those that like a bit of a challenge may want to try growing a compact tomato, pepper or eggplant. You’ll get the best production with a combination of natural and artificial light or full spectrum lights. By Melinda Myers Natural sunlight and full dd some homegrown flavor to your winter meals. From mi- spectrum lights contain the crogreens to tomatoes, it is possible to grow produce in- variety of light plants need doors. to grow, flower and fruit. Microgreens are a quick and easy way to add some flavor and Blue light promotes leaf and crunch to your plate. Just plant seeds labeled for sprouting or mi- stem growth, while red comcrogreens in a shallow container filled with a sterile potting or seed starting mix. Within two weeks you will be harvesting nutritious mini vegetable and herb leaves for salads, sandwiches or snacking. Take it one step further and grow a few of your favorite herbs on a warm sunny windowsill. Select a container with drainage holes and set on the appropriate size saucer to protect your woodwork. Fill the container with well-drained potting mix and plant seeds or transplants. Purchase basil, chives, parsley, oregano and rosemary plants from your local garden center or the produce department. Greens, like lettuce and spinach, will also grow in a sunny window or better yet under artificial lights. Grow them in a container bined with blue promotes flowering. Consider investing in energy efficient and long lasting high intensity grow lights for the greatest yields when growing tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and other fruiting plants indoors. Leave lights on for 14, but no more than 16 hours each day. Plants need a dark period as well as bright light each day to grow and thrive. Use a timer to ensure the plants receive the right duration of light. Most flowering and fruiting plants need a high intensity of light, so keep the lights six to twelve inches above your plants. Use reflective surfaces under and around the plants to bounce light back into larger plants. Increase your indoor growing space by going vertical. Shelf units with built-in light fixtures like the Stack-n-Grow Light System (gardeners.com) provide multiple layers of growing space. And once your tomatoes, peppers and eggplants start flowering, you will need to shake things up a bit. Gently shake the plants several times a week, better yet daily, to move the pollen from the female to the male parts of the flower so fruit will develop. A gentle breeze from a fan or vibrations from a battery-operated toothbrush also work well. Indoor gardening won’t yield the same results as a sunny outdoor garden, but the flavor can’t be beat when gardening outdoors is not an option.
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Gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books. Myers’ web site, www.melindamyers.com, offers gardening videos and tips. 50+ LifeStyles February 2016 • 50PlusLifestyles.com
Heart Health at The Knapp Cardiac Care Center Brookhaven Memorial Hospital
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rookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center (BMHMC) will open its expanded Knapp Cardiac Care Center (KCCC) this year. The 60,000 square foot facility on the hospital’s campus at 101 Hospital Road in Patchogue, NY provides additional space and advanced technologies in cardiovascular medicine. “The new home for the Knapp Cardiac Care Center will not only provide our medical team with advanced interventional cardiac resources and four new operating rooms, but we will have expanded our capacity to save even more lives in Dr. Bhargava Pulipati. by Titus Kane our community,” stated BMHMC President and CEO Richard T. Margulis. Today’s leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S. is cardiovascular disease. In response to that reality, February is American Heart Month and BMHMC -- recipient of the American Heart Association’s Stroke Gold Plus Award –- reminds the public to heed advice on heart health risks and prevention. BMHMC Interventional Cardiologist Bhargava Pulipati, MD advises: “The best cardiac care is prevention. Stop smoking, reduce high blood pressure, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and get regular medical checkups and screenings.” The BMHMC cardiac care team, in affiliation with the Heart and Vascular Institute at Winthrop-University Hospital, attends patients with coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, heart muscle weakness, and arrhythmias. Noninvasive tests, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology are used to diagnose conditions and determine treatment, including medication, balloon angioplasty, stent replacement, defibrillator and pacemaker implantations, cardioversion, and loop recorder implantation. Dr. Pulipati adds: “At our state-of-the-art Knapp Cardiac Care Center we are able to employ many tools, from noninvasive testing to electrophysiology to interventional cardiac catheterization, to assess, diagnose, and determine the best course of treatment for patients experiencing cardiovascular issues.”
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Financial Independence for
WOMEN ...Before It’s Too Late!
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s there a meaningful difference in the way men and women consider money? There is, according to a study published in a recent issue of Social Indicators Research. Women associate money with love and emotion, according to the research, while men are twice as likely to link finances to independence and power. “It’s helpful to remember that, historically, women haven’t had control of their own financial destiny; and that includes many women who are retired today,” says Leah Miller, a financial and Medicare expert, and CEO of Red Anchor Wealth Management (www.redanchorretirement.com). Speaking directly to women, Miller offers context on how to face emotionally the stress of financial planning for retirement. • If you’re married with a husband, you’ll likely enjoy many years together sharing Social Security, a pension or other sources. However, much of that money won’t be there should you outlive your husband. Many women may be prone to avoiding thoughts of life after their spouse moves on. While that may be romanti, Miller says, it is highly impractical if you’re trying to live a long and fulfilling life. • For women, the stress of an uncertain financial future is a huge
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pain. While there is a way to feel much better about this uncertainty, millions of women avoid troubleshooting this latent and palpable stressor. The important goal of retirement planning is to craft an income stream that will sustainably support your needs, so start accounting now. Make a balance sheet that includes all your assets. Then break it down further by pre-tax and post tax-accounts. • Some women have it better than others, but beware of overconfidence, because you can fall ill anytime. For example, the average couple who retires at age 62 will spend $17,000 out-of-pocket on health care each year until they enroll in Medicare. And, that’s basically the cost of the premium, so even in good health the price is very high. A nice nest egg in combination with other assets can be depleted rapidly with insufficient Long Term Care insurance. “Some of these considerations may be unpleasant, but what’s the alternative?” Miller says. “Don’t bury your stressful feelings. Instead, do something about it. You’ll feel better and you’ll be better off as you move forward.” Leah Miller is CEO of Red Anchor Wealth Management, (www.redanchorretirement.com), a client-focused firm that tailors plans to individual and family needs.
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he IRS expects to receive more than 150 million individual returns in 2016, with more than four out of five being prepared using tax return preparation software and efiled. The filing deadline to submit 2015 tax returns is Monday, April 18, 2016, rather than the traditional April 15 date. The IRS urges all taxpayers to make sure they have all their year-end statements in hand before filing, including Forms W-2 from employers, Forms 1099 from banks and other payers, and Form 1095-A from the Market-
2016
Tax Season News and Notes
15 place for those claiming the premium tax credit. “We encourage taxpayers to take full advantage of the expanding array of tools and information on IRS.gov to make their tax preparation easier,” IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said. Although the IRS begins accepting returns on January 19, many tax software companies were accepting tax returns earlier and submitting them to the IRS when processing systems opened. Choosing e-file and direct deposit for refunds remains the fastest and safest way to file an accurate income tax return and receive a refund. The IRS anticipates issuing more than nine out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days. Find free options to get tax help, and to prepare and file your return on IRS.gov or in your community if you qualify. Go to IRS.gov and click on the Filing tab to see your options. • Seventy percent of the nation’s taxpayers are eligible for IRS Free File. Commercial partners of the IRS offer free brand-name software to about 100 million individuals and families with incomes of $62,000 or less; • Online fillable forms provides electronic versions of IRS paper forms to all taxpayers regardless of income that can be prepared and filed by people comfortable with completing their own returns. • The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA; (800-906-9887) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE; (800-829-1040) offer free tax help to people who qualify. Go to irs.gov and enter “free tax prep” in the search box to learn more and find a VITA or TCE site near you, or download the IRS2Go app on your smart phone and find a free tax prep provider.
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CLASSIFIED ADS Place your 50+ Lifestyles Personal Ad today! Email Barbara@50plusny.com PERSONALS KARMA - Are we destined to meet again this lifetime? Widow, 74, seeks magical and enchanting friendship with white widower. Boxholder, POB 913, NHP, 11040. Slim, happy, cute, normal SWF would love to share movies, DooWop, walks, good conversation, baseball and friendship with a lkeminded male in his 70’s. Please drop a short note to P.O. Box 35, Island Park, NY 11558. FOR SALE Levittown, Must sell Dolls, Bears, Collection Toys. New, old Costume Jewelry too. Call anytime. 516-3421440.
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randywine Senior Living is a premier community designed to meet the needs and desires of today’s seniors through three distinct rental options. INDEPENDENT LIVING apartments are equipped with full kitchens and washer/dryers located in a resort-like setting. A full calendar of social and recreational programs provides many opportunities to participate and develop friendships. Our enhanced concierge service staffed by our personal Butlers provides an extra level of service. ASSISTED LIVING is for those who desire the finer things in life but may require personal assistance with daily routines. Onsite nursing staff is available 24/7. Our Executive Chef offers restaurant style breakfast, lunch and dinner. These services and more, provide the dignity of independence, support when needed and the fulfillment of friendships and activities. Assisted Living at Brandywine is certified by the New York State Department of Health to provide Enhanced Assisted Living. REFLECTIONS is designed for residents with memory-impairment. Staff is committed to providing the highest level of care in a home-like, safe, secure and supportive environment. Reflections Memory Care is licensed by New York State and holds the Enhanced Special Needs Assisted Living Residence. For more information and to schedule a tour, please call us at 1-877-4BRANDY or Brandycare.com. 50+ LifeStyles February 2016 • 50PlusLifestyles.com
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Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council
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s part of the Affordable Care Act, not-for-profit hospitals are required to conduct and publish a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) once every three years and report annually the steps they are taking to address the needs identified. An important feature of the CHNA is that it reflects the community’s perception of current health care needs rather than the perception of the provider. In order to avoid duplication, the County Departments of Health (DOH) and the County’s not-for-profit hospitals collaborated under the leadership of the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council in identifying health priorities. The purpose of this survey is to receive community feedback about which health issues are most important. The County DOHs and hospitals throughout Long Island will use the results to help establish health programs in the community. By completing this survey you are taking an active part in the future of health care in your community. Please complete only one survey per adult 18 or older. Responses are anonymous. Go to: www.surveymonkey.com/r/CMLICHAS for English; and es.surveymonkey.com/r/CMSLICHAS for Spanish.
Across 1. A confidence game 5. Caress 8. Love Portugese style 12. They fight for the underdog 13. Winnie’s buddy 14. African hardwood tree 15. Baby lice 16. Large groups of a kind 18. Brought forth 20. Netherlander’s favorite color 21. Oft used with etcetera 23. Abner’s first name 24. Aver again 28. Doubleday’s favorite number? 31. Malaysian formal address 32. Ensure
(Solution on page 4) 34. I think ___ 35. A seaside happenstance 37. Pieces of furniture 38. A chit 39. RBI, ERA, TD, etc. 41. Now 42. Toy maker 45. From this Russian town 49. Meant for to happen 51. a state’s biggest little city 52. Possible abbr. for some old UK money 53. Coreleone was one 54. A weather phenomen named after Christ 55. Formal mail address 56. Help! 57. The only of its kind
Down 1. Not crazy 2. Double the states,plus two, times two… in Latin 3. A member of the chorus 4. Muzzle loader 5. Came before 6. A loooong time 7. Dorothy’s dog 8. Get to 9. Addicts often do it 10. Big name in fashion 11. Sun, moon, tides and more do it 17. The league Danica used to race in 19. Travel info 22. Lascivious looks 24. Alphabetic run
25. A famous time 26. Threatening 27. Texans wear them 29. Prefix to an easter 30. Get out of the service 33. First two words of Star Spangled Banner 36. Gets straight 38. Swedish town 40. It may hold coffee or ashes 42. Greet the villain 43. Against 44. Bet ratio 46. It may hold blood or minerals 47. Boleyn’s first name 48. Former US-born Queen of Jordan 50. Also
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