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F e b r u ar y 2015
A Senior Magazine for Living a Healthier, Smarter and More Active Life in Wausau
Senior Review
Wisconsin Winters — 10 Things You Need To Know
1. Be prepared at home. Some of the dangers associated with winter storms include loss of heat, power and telephone services and a shortage of supplies. To help protect your family, have a disaster supply kit ready at home. Be sure to have the following items on hand: • Flashlights and extra batteries • Battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio and a commercial radio • Bottled water and non-perishable foods that won’t require cooking • First-aid supplies • Fire extinguisher, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors • When appropriate, extra medications and baby items • Shelter, food, and water on hand for your pets • In the event that you have an emergency heating source available, make sure to have proper ventilation at all times 2. Be sure to inspect your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Make sure you also have your furnace and any wood-burning stoves or fireplaces inspected before using them this winter. Remember to never run a vehicle, gasoline or propane heater, or a grill inside the home or in an unventilated garage. 3. Be prepared when you travel. Have an emergency survival kit ready in all vehicles. Your kit should be designed for the number of passengers you would have in the vehicle. Be sure to pack the following items: • Blankets or sleeping bags • Extra hats, socks, and gloves
• Flashlight and extra batteries • First-aid kit • Shovel, booster cables, and windshield scraper • Water and high-calorie non-perishable foods • Sand or cat litter to use for traction • Cell phone adapter 4. Before you travel, check the road conditions and weather reports along your route. The latest conditions can be found at www.511wi.gov or by calling 511. 5. Have your vehicles inspected and winterized before the winter season begins. Keep your gas tank at least half full at all times to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines. 6. Make sure your car battery is in good shape. Cold temperatures can reduce the effectiveness of a battery by 50%! 7. If there is a chance of inclement weather during your trip, tell someone on both ends of your journey where you are going and what route you are taking. 8. Be a defensive driver, especially during inclement weather. Give yourself distance from other
vehicles on the road and reduce your speeds. Know where you are at all times in the event you slide off the road and need to explain your location for us to find you quickly. Limit your distractions as much as you can and be sure everyone in the vehicle is wearing their seatbelt. 9. Take care of your personal health during cold temperatures. Frostbite, hypothermia, and overexertion are dangerous conditions that can occur during extreme weather. • Frostbite is damage to body tissue caused by extreme cold. Frostbite causes a loss of feelings and a white or pale appearance in extremities such as fingers, toes, ears and noses. If symptoms are detected, seek medical attention immediately! • Hypothermia is a deadly condition that develops when the body temperature drops below 95o F. Warning signs include uncontrollable shivering, disorientation, slurred speech, and drowsiness. Seek medical attention immediately if you suspect symptoms of hypothermia. • Overexertion is also dangerous. Cold weather puts added strain on the heart. Unaccustomed exercise such as shoveling now or pushing a car can bring on a heart attack or make existing medical conditions worse. 10. Your animals can also suffer from the extreme temperatures of Wisconsin. Your pets need extra care whenever the temperatures fall. They should be brought inside when the temperature reaches 30o F with a wind chill. Dogs and cats can get frost-bitten ears, noses, and feet if left outdoors during bitter cold weather. Chemicals used to melt snow and ice can also irritate their paws — be sure to keep anti-freeze, salt and other Senior Review | 1 poisons away from pets.
Balanced Living
Tips and ideas for a healthy and balanced life
Men Who Cook 2015
All proceeds from event benefit the YWCA Wausau The YWCA Wausau is delighted to present Wausau’s 13th Annual Men Who Cook fundraising event at Wausau’s Grand Theater. Come indulge your taste buds in some of Wausau’s finest culinary artistry as our volunteer chefs whisk you off your feet, preparing cuisines ranging from American Bistro to exotic cultural delights. Each volunteer chef will host a table of eight and make an exclusive one of a kind meal that is sure to make your mouth water. Tickets for this event are $75.00 per person and also feature music, appetizers, as well as live and silent auctions. The reception begins at 6:00 pm with dinner served at 7:00 pm. If your party is interested in complementing your volunteer chef’s exclusive meal with some fine wine, bottles may be purchased in advance for $20.00. The YWCA believes in and dedicates itself to widespread community impact with women as the catalyst. A community of healthy, empowered, and informed women creates a community of healthy,
Brain Food 1. During a recent inter-school athletics event, four girls competed in the 10,000 meter race. Jane Brown beat Lucy. Miss Guest beat Lynne. Anne was not third. Miss Joseph was not last. Miss Scott, who was not Anne, came just after Jane. Can you tell which girl came where? 2. What shape completes the bottom line?
empowered, and successful families. Your support of the YWCA through the Men Who Cook event enables us to achieve this mission. All proceeds from this event benefit the YWCA Wausau, including outstanding Child Care for families in need, Bullying is NEVER Cool! and Women’s Empowerment programs. Tickets go on sale January 23rd. To reserve your spot at this special evening dinner event please call the YWCA Wausau, at 715-8423381, or purchase online at www.ywca.org/wausau.
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Winter Healing Drinks
Warm Grapefruit Tea Grapefruit has a compound called naringenin that has been shown to make our insulin more effective. This tea was featured on the Martha Stewart Show (and Martha loved it!) 2 cups ruby red grapefruit juice (squeezed from 2 grapefruits) 2 to 4 tablespoons honey 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice berries Directions: In a medium pot, combine juice, honey, cinnamon, allspice, and 1/2 cup water.
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What’s Happening Calendar SPARK! Bring a friend or loved one with memory loss for a social outing in soothing surroundings. Third Sunday each month 1-2:30 pm. Call 715.845.7010 to register. Leigh Yawkee Woodson Art Museum, 715.845.7010
experienced the death of a loved one. . The group meets on the second Thursday of each month, 1:303:00pm at Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital (Chapel area), 3400 Ministry Parkway in Weston Free Blood Pressure Screenings from United Way RSVP of Marathon County Free Monthly Grief Programs Held monthly at each site at the Available Through Aspirus following times: Comfort Care and Hospice Services 1st Sunday: Good Shepherd • Good Grief – Living with Loss: Lutheran Church, 930 Edgewood Rd., Monthly grief support group for Wausau; 9:15-10:15am adults who have experienced the 1st Tuesday: Mount. of the Lord death of a loved one. Second Lutheran Church, 5506 Bittersweet Monday of each month; 4-5 p.m. Rd., Wausau, 10:00 -11:00am First Universalist Unitarian Church, 1st Thursday: Riverview Towers, 504 Grant St., Wausau; The Grief 500 Grand Ave., Wausau; 8:30Center, 715.847.2703. 9:30am • Suicide Grief Support Group: A Sturgeon Bluffs, 1320 Grand Ave., place to go when your life has been Wausau; 10:00-11:00am changed by the suicide of a loved one. 2nd Sunday: St. John Catholic Second Tuesday of each month; Church, 103 N. Fourth Ave., Edgar; 6:30-8:30 p.m. St. Mark's Lutheran 9:15-10:45am Church, 600 Stevens Drive, Wausau 2nd Tuesday: The Neighbors’ Place, Sara or Heather at 715.539.9818. 745 Scott St., Wausau; 10:00-11:00am • The Compassionate Friends: A 3rd Sunday: Saint Mary’s Church, self-help support group for parents, 712 Market St., Marathon; 9:00grandparents, and adult siblings. 10:00am Third Wednesday of the month 7-9 3rd Monday: Island Place pm at the Parish Center, St. Matthew's Apartments, 400 River Dr., Wausau; Catholic Church, Wausau. New 9:00-10:00am contact person is Mike Wahoske 715- City Walk Apartments, 120 Grand 536-6320. Ave., Wausau; 10:15-11:15am 3rd Wednesday: Randlin Homes, Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital 529 McClellan St, Wausau; 6:00Grief Support 7:00pm Groups are monthly adult gatherings 4th Wednesday: Kannenberg Plaza, for individuals and families who have 1240 Merrill Ave, Wausau; 9:00-
10:00am The Salvation Army, 202 Callon St., Wausau; 10:30-11:30am Services are provided by United Way RSVP volunteer nurses. 715-8482927 for more information.
are encouraged to bring their own supplies.
Downtown Memory Café is a new gathering place for people with early stages of dementia and their care partners. Hosted by First United Methodist Church, 3rd Thursday every month, 10:30 am – Noon, 903 Third Street, Wausau. For more information or to register, call the church at 715-842-2201, Charles Schoenfeld at 715-842-9809 or email: memorycafe@fumcwausau. org. Free!
Grief Group at Helke Funeral Home 302 Spruce St, Wausau, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 1-2 pm.
Medicare Basics Feb 4th - 9:00-11:30 am Feb 18th - 3:30-6:00 pm Register early. Space is limited. Great Wausau Area Stroke Club Call the Aging & Disability Resource 3rd Monday of even numbered Center at (715)261-6070. Cost: months (Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct, Free!! Dec 2015) 3200 Westhill Dr. (2nd floor AARP Chapter 272, Wausau Area classroom) 3rd Mondays of the month at the 1 - 2:30 p.m., Free and no registration Aging and Disability Resource Center required. Call Kim at (715) 847-2833 1000 Lakeview Drive Wausau, WI. or Kathy Time of Meeting is 1:30 P.M. for at (715) 847-2827. about an hour.
Knitting at the Library Knitters of all ages and skill levels are invited to Knit Night on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. The library will provide pattern books and some knitting supplies, but participants
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Boomer Thoughts
It Could Happen to Anyone….
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et me assure you I am a competent and able senior citizen. I don’t complain about social media, love my computer, and drive on the beltway. Therefore, it is very annoying when I find myself in a predicament that would seem to suggest I might be losing it. On a sunny morning, I made the simple decision to purchase a car wash at the local gas station. Believe me, I have purchased car washes many times before and am competent in those situations. It’s especially fun when I have my grandchildren along, and they like to sit enclosed in the car, squealing, while the sudsing and rinsing goes on around them. This, however, was my first experience at this particular car wash. The problem began at the outside kiosk where you enter your code. I selected the “Ultimate” car wash, because I wanted the underbody flush. There, that proves I knew what I was doing. The Ultimate also included a wax, and was $2.00 less than the Primo car wash, so it was a bargain. Well, the voice inside the box began giving me instructions, but was so garbled and distorted it was incomprehensible. Never mind, the door had opened and I, with my vast experience, anticipated no difficulty.
Carefully and expertly, I drove in between the two tracks, because everyone knows the tracks on the sides are for the equipment to go back and forth. The lighted sign in front of me advised, “Drive Forward.” So I continued to drive forward. I encountered a barrier. Well, this is no big deal, because often in car washes you have to give a little gas and get your wheels properly aligned. So I gave a little gas and proceeded to go up, up, up about six inches and then came down with a Clunk. “Clunk” is not what you want to hear in a car wash. I opened the door and got out, to see what was going on. My left driver’s wheel had gone over a curbsized metal barrier and, frankly, it did not look good. Somehow, I was now in the car wash at an unfamiliar angle. Instead of facing the exit door, I was somewhat aimed toward the side wall and the “Drive forward” sign, which was now blinking “Back up.” Being a savvy senior citizen, I knew it would not be a good idea to rev the engine in reverse and repeat the over-the-barrier-andthen-clunk process. Thank goodness no one was waiting behind me for the car wash. As much as I hated to admit it, my skills and expertise were stumped. Near the car wash entrance, a middle-aged, uniformed employee was taking a cigarette break. Walking out to him in what I hoped was a dignified manner, I stated the obvious: “I need help.” He glanced up at me and I saw myself in his eyes, a panicky gray-haired woman who had done God Knows What in the car wash. From me, his eyes moved quickly to the interior of the wash and he saw my car was somewhat sideways in the boxy interior. “Oh, boy,” he said, stamping out his cigarette. I
showed him how I had driven over the metal object, which I can only assume was supposed to be a guide to keep the car straight. It was obviously a very inferior design to most other car washes. “It made a “clunk” sound when I drove over it,” I offered. “Was it a loud “clunk?” he asked, blowing out his breath. I nodded, hating to speak the words out loud. “Boy, I sure hope your axel isn’t hung up on that,” he commented. At my helper’s direction, I got back in the car, lowered my window, and we began maneuvering my car around the metal obstacle. He reached in the window and turned the wheels as far to the left as they would go. There was a period of backing up slowly, him turning the wheels again, and then more backing up slowly. Meanwhile, the annoying sign alternated blinking “Drive forward,” and screaming “Back up!” At last, the car was restored to the proper position. As the car wash finally began, my Good Samaritan yelled at me to close the window, “You’re gonna get wet!” A few suds landed in my lap as I hurriedly closed the window. Thankfully, it appears no permanent damage was done and I did receive the Ultimate car wash. Ultimate has another meaning, too. It means “last.” And it’s the last time I am going to that particular wash. Nancy Runner lives in Weston, Wisconsin. Since retiring in 2012, Nancy has published a book of autograph memories titled “2Cute 2Be 4Gotten,” and published humorous essays in Creative Wisconsin and
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Boomer Thoughts
How Will Baby Boomers Travel in 2015?
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hile air transportation has gotten more cramped, chaotic and costly, other kinds of travel are catering to boomers. Cruise line Royal Caribbean, for example, hopes boomers will do a lot of traveling on ships, but in its online journal Royal Caribbean International, it cites a survey showing all kinds of travel coming up — by every mode of transportation — for adventure. By year’s end, all of the United States’ baby boomers (that’s roughly 78 million Americans, or 26 percent of the U.S. population) will be age 50 or older. It’s a significant milestone for boomers, the generation born between 1946 and 1964 — so noteworthy, in fact, that AARP dubbed 2014, “The Year of the Boomer.” 2015? It just might be the year those boomers hit the road in earnest. The group considers travel their No. 1 leisure activity and, according to a recent survey by AARP, they plan to take an average of four to five trips in 2015 alone. “Most of us have worked really hard all our lives, and, if we’re lucky, have a little bit of a nest egg that we’re able to spend on these experiences,” says Veronica James. When she and her husband, David, became empty nesters, they sold their home, retired, and embarked on a life of travel, chronicling their journeys on gypsynester.com. “We’ve taken care of our obligations, gotten our kids into school, and it seems like that’s a good time to get out and actually enjoy the fruits of our labor!” David adds.
The James’ get-out-and-see-the-world attitude is shared by a number of their peers: boomers, by and large, would rather spend their hard-earned cash on experiences, instead of accumulating more things. And they’re also the first generation to view travel as a necessity, not a luxury. “We have been exposed to more of the world than our parents,” says Donna Hull, who blogs about boomer travel at myitchytravelfeet.com. “Many of us traveled over the course of adulthood, and we’re more inclined to continue experiencing destinations and cultures firsthand.” According to the same AARP survey, the majority of boomers are looking for relaxing, laid-back trips. But it’s hard to characterize simply what this diverse bunch is after. “Name a travel interest, and you’ll find a boomer pursuing it,” jokes Hull.
other family and friends while they’re away. “We were on a cruise a month ago, and everybody was posting pictures, or chatting on Skype on their laptops,” David says. “Everybody had their devices!” ■ Now’s not the time to rush. “We slow down how we visit places now,” says Veronica. “We used to pack it all into a four-day vacation. Now we can take a few weeks and really absorb a place.” More great info at boomercafe.com.
Here is a quick run-down of their top priorities:
■ Adventure and activity win out… Many of the outstanding trains in Europe are preferred by baby boomers. “Boomers don’t like being called seniors,” Veronica says. And while she can’t imagine her own mother tackling a zip-line at her age, Veronica wouldn’t miss a chance. “Our generation wants to try new things.” Parasailing, cycling, expedition cruises, you name it. ■…But so does comfort. “We’re pretty adventurous — we jumped out of an airplane in Australia,” Veronica says. “But we also really like a comfy bed at the end of the day.” When the pair traveled to Machu Picchu, they opted for the train, and a stay at an eco-hotel rather than climbing to the site. ■ Staying connected is non-negotiable. Wireless and online onboard a cruise ship. There are certainly times when you want to unplug. But by and large, busy boomers want to be in touch with their kids, their aging parents, and
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They’ll Thank You for Telling Your Story By Alyssa McNab, for the Pre-need Insurers Group of the Life Insurers Council
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uneral directors tell me they’re often asked why they choose to do what they do. In spite of the emotionally taxing situations, long hours and unpredictable schedules they face every day, one concept surfaces again and again: “Funeral service is really about telling the stories of the person who has died, in order to help their loved ones through the most difficult times in their lives.” In her article “The Storytellers,” industry expert Kim Medici Shelquist echoes their sentiment: “How can it ever be depressing to ensure that the stories get told, that lives are made significant through the stories? … I have the privilege of encouraging people to share their wishes and stories with their families so they will be honored in the way they choose and their lives will have significance long after they are gone.” This is what funeral directors really do best: Plan events that celebrate the life of a person in the way that will provide lasting comfort for the loved ones they’ve left behind. But truly creative and memorable funeral services require an understanding of an individual’s personality, interests, milestones and beliefs. Are you equipping your loved ones with stories that create memories today and will help them remember you after you’re gone? Will they know… ◆ What your childhood was like? ◆ Your favorite place in the world? ◆ How you met the love of your life? ◆ The funniest thing you ever experienced? ◆ What motivated you through tough times? These are the types of questions that can spark valuable stories. Questions like these can also take some thought — you may be Senior Review | 6
his photo in a bottle with a message: “Today my family is laying me to rest in a place that I love … the ocean. So, this starts my journey.” The family also set up a Facebook page, where people who find the bottle can share about where they found it, before sending it back on its travels. This man’s story had a far-reaching impact, making headlines across the country surprised by what you recall and discover about and touching the lives of those who found the yourself in the process of considering how you message in a bottle. want to be remembered. Imagine how much Every person has the potential to be honored more vivid your story will be when you take in a similarly meaningful way: a balloon release the time to share these thoughts with your loved on the spot where your spouse proposed; bound ones! collections of the poems you wrote, to be given It’s both touching and inspiring to encounter to your loved ones as cherished keepsakes; a stories of unique memorial celebrations that funeral service at which your loved ones wear truly capture the personality of the person your “signature” color or accessory, and hear they’re intended to honor. The people who were your favorite songs. Significant memorial responsible for these events clearly had a strong events like these help families remember connection to their loved ones, and knew how the lives of their loved ones and create new to honor them in the ways that best fit their memories in the process. unique stories. When you Have the Talk of a Lifetime, One recent memorial that fits this description you’re doing more than easing your own mind was for a man in California who loved the and helping to prepare your family for the ocean. Some of his fondest memories were of inevitable. You’re also bringing to light stories visiting tide pools and abalone hunting with that otherwise may have never been told, and his family. When the man died, his loved ones that will help your loved ones celebrate your scattered his ashes in the ocean, and then placed one-of-a-kind life — long into the future. In her article “The Storytellers,” industry expert Kim Medici Shelquist echoes their sentiment: “How can it ever be depressing to ensure that the stories get told, that lives are made significant through the stories? …
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“It’s Not Work, It’s Fun” By Master Gardener Bernie De Lonay, with beauty aid tips from Bobbie Bud’s for Life, Barbara Fraser-Hererra
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ethane gas, MeSH, containing CH4, one atom of carbon and 4 atoms of hydrogen, or commonly more known as Marsh Gas. This is the stuff that comes out of swamps, creek beds and ponds. It is also the main component of natural gas. It is an odorless and colorless gas. What does it do to help us? Well, besides the obvious, the Natural Gas part, as stated earlier, methane gas can also come out of the beds of ponds, creeks, you name it. And why do we need this? Scraped, or dug up soil contains beneficial organisms, micro-organisms, bacteria and more that helps our plants to not only grow to a good size, but to be extremely healthy. It becomes completely soluble in water and will decompose naturally. It also carries a lot of heat to burn out the weed seeds when the black loamy organic material is transplanted to another area. I say material because ponds, creek beds, etc., have much more than just water and mud in them. Sometimes trees, bushes and more will fall into these wet areas and never get picked up. So, they just decay over a period of time. It is found under the bed of mud, but when dug up starts to immediately heat up and burn off whatever affects your soil. It can burn off the good stuff as well but there is usually so much decayed organic matter to the stuff being dug up that the good stuff just gets better. Why do we want to use this muddy
mess filled with Marsh Gas, decayed leaves, bark, tree branches and more? Cuz’ it’s great for re-energizing garden soil, flowerbeds and a lot more. Heck, my whole yard is filled with the black loamy fertilizer. My husband and I hand dug our pond. It took us 18 years. What do you think we did with all of that black soil? It wound up filling the low parts of our yard, of which there were many. Did it heat up the soil and burn stuff out? You bet. We put it off to the side of the beds first so that it did not burn out the plants that we wanted to keep. It burns itself out pretty fast so you can imagine that we didn’t have to let it sit for too long. It made for a beautiful success story. Do you have a wet area outside somewhere on your property? Well, if you like this idea you can do the same. The original reason for doing this is because our Marsh Area was not very low in elevation and typically the Spring thaw, and occasional monsoon thunderstorms would over run its boundaries easily. We did something about it. In the last issue of Senior Review I talked about Nitrogen. I make it a habit of talking about the natural elements that the good Lord has graciously given to us. Nitrogen and
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It is very easy to stress out during the holidays. So in order to calm down a bit after the holidays, it is extremely easy to get relaxed in a hurry. For wrinkle free clothes, pour one cup of white vinegar into a load of regular wash. When the load is done and then dried in the dryer, your clothes will be wrinkle free. The sponsors for the Fraser Family Foundation are: Vicor Security Audio and Visual; Wausau Spring and Alignment; Associated Banks of Marathon County; County Market Grocery Stores; Wausau Area Metro Ride; St. Pauls United Church of Christ; McDonalds Corporation, Wausau; WAAC Television; WNRB Radio; this publication, Senior Review; Paul E. David, Attorney at Law and Mount View Mobil, Rib Mountain, WI. Mount View Mobil is where our canister is located. This is the canister that all you kind-hearted folks put your change into so that we can continue to purchase gas cards to give to our veterans. Until Next Time, Master Gardener Bernie De Lonay, and Bobbie Bud’s for Life.
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Check Your Deeds!
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ary and Joe have been living in their house for the last 40 years, the mortgage has been paid off, and they are starting to plan for all the fun things they are going to do with their retirement. One of the worries that they have is that one them (or maybe both) might end up in a nursing home. However, they, like a lot of their friends, met with an attorney and had the house “gifted” to their kids. So, at least all the money they’ve paid to the bank over the last 30+ years is protected… Right? What most people think of as “gifting the house to their kids” is actually a life estate interest. A life estate interest transfers a future interest — often referred to as a remainder interest — in the home to the children while retaining a present interest for Mary and Joe to continue living in the property while they are paying the utilities, taxes, and maintenance throughout their lives. With a life estate interest the house is treated like Mary and Joe’s property except upon their death, at which time the home will pass directly to whomever they made the gift to — most typically their
children — by simply recording a document with the register of deeds. While most people think of a life estate as a gift it is actually best described as a future gift. The property is still technically in Mary and Joe’s names while they are alive. A life estate does make selling or gifting the home during Mary and Joe’s lifetime a bit more difficult. For example, if Mary and Joe decided to sell the property Mary and Joe and each of the remainder interest holders would need to sign the deed in order to transfer the property. And, the government has stated that both Mary and Joe (as life estate interest holders) and their children (as remainder interest holders) each have a specific percent interest in the
property. In other words, upon the sale Mary and Joe would be entitled to receive a portion of the sale proceeds as would their children. (If Mary and Joe are 65 years old, they are entitled to approximately 68% of the sale proceeds according to the Medicaid Eligibility Handbook on life estate interest calculations.) Taking this a step further, what happens if
What most people think of as “gifting the house to their kids” is actually a life estate interest. A life estate interest transfers a future interest — often referred to as a remainder interest — in the home to the children while retaining a present interest for Mary and Joe to continue living in the property while they are paying the utilities, taxes, and maintenance throughout their lives.
something changes and Mary and Joe do go into a nursing home and are qualified for some form of medical assistance? Typically when mom and dad go into a nursing home, the children become overwhelmed with the house maintenance, insurance, taxes, etc., and elect to try to list the house for sale. If the house gets sold, Mary and Joe’s percent interest in the house must be used to pay for their nursing home care. And, if Mary and Joe elect to gift the home instead of selling it, this will be a “divestment” for Medicaid eligibility purposes. In other words, if the house is sold during Mary and Joe’s lifetime, they risk losing a large percentage of the home’s value. In the past, the major draw for a life estate interest was that as
long as the individuals died with the life estate interest in place it did not matter if they received medical assistance or not, the full value of the property would transfer to the kids upon their death. That law has recently changed. Any new life estate interests created will be subject to a “recovery” after death up to the percent interest the life estate holder had the day before he/she died. The best advice that I can give you is to check your deeds. The deed will state whether or not a life estate interest was retained. Make sure you know and understand what you actually have — don’t assume it is fine because it was the best choice at the time you made it. Perhaps what you have is really the best option for you… and if it is not, you should fully discuss the alternatives.
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By Cindy Wachsmuth
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Keep Your Heart Healthy with Whole Grains
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ealthy eating is essential for a healthy heart. It is recommended that adults 51-years or older have three servings of whole grains every day, and evidence has shown that regularly eating whole grains reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, Type II diabetes, and some cancers. This may not be new information for many people, but applying the information about making health choices can be challenging. Buying whole grain foods can be very confusing for consumers because the terms used on food packaging can be unclear. There are a large variety of whole grains available in grocery stores, making it easy to add one to each meal or snack. Every grain starts out as a whole grain, but many grains are refined which leaves only the starchy part so consumers don’t benefit from the nutrients and fiber provided as part of the whole grain. Three servings of whole grains can be easy to achieve with a little mealtime planning and
taking a little extra time in the store to read the food labels. A whole grain serving is considered; 1 slice of whole grain bread, 1-cup of whole grain dry cereal, or ½-cup of whole grain hot cereal, cooked pasta, rice, or other grain such as barley. The following are tips for identifying whole grains on the grocery store shelf: • Read the ingredient list on the package and look for the word “whole” such as “whole wheat” or “whole oats” as the first ingredient. • Some foods may contain more than one type of flour, so they may not provide 100% whole grain. So looking at the ingredient list can be helpful.
• Be cautious with terms like: “wheat flour,” “semolina,” “durum flour,” or “multi-grain.” These are the types of flour or grain that are used, but are not necessarily whole grain. • The terms “enriched flour,” “degerminated,” “bran,” or “wheat germ” do not mean the product is whole grain. • Don’t be fooled by fiber; the amount of fiber can vary with the type of grain, and products can have added fiber without using the whole grain. Although high fiber foods can be a healthy addition, it is not always a gauge for the amount of whole grain. • Look for the Whole Grain Council
logo stamped on the front, side, or back of the package. A 100% whole grain serving provides 16-grams of whole grains. Products stamped with the “Whole Grain” logo have at least half a serving of whole grains (8-grams) Products labeled “100% Whole Grain” logo provide a full whole grain serving (16-grams). Simple additions to increase whole grains include: • Whole grain bread, pitas, tortillas, buns, English muffins • Whole grain crackers or chips • Whole wheat pasta, barley, brown rice, wild rice • Oatmeal or whole grain cereals • Popcorn • Whole grain waffles or pancakes Sources: 1. “Whole Grains Made Easy.” American Dietetic Association: Nutrition Fact Sheet. http://www. eatright.org 2. “Whole-grain Shopping List.” Wheat Food Council-Information Center. Website: http://www. wheatfoods.org 3. “Identifying Whole Grain Products.” Whole Grains Council. Website: http://www. wholegrainscouncil.org
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By Hollie E. Chrusniak, RN, WCC Everyone is the age of their heart. ~Guatemalan Proverb
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s we age, we can feel the effects of our youth upon us. Most things we can feel, such as sore muscles, aching bones and fatigue. But other concerns of aging are those we don’t feel and tend to forget until something in our life happens such as losing someone close to us due to a heart attack or heart disease, or we are diagnosed ourselves with a heart problem. During an average lifetime, the heart will pump nearly 1.5 million barrels of blood; that’s enough to fill 200 train tank cars. The heart begins beating at only four weeks after conception and doesn’t stop until death. It truly is an amazing organ, which makes it even more important to take care of it. So what can we do for our heart? And what if we already have a heart problem? Let’s begin with food. We all love food, don’t we? Whether you already have a heart condition or not, the principles of heart-healthy nutrition are the same. Changing
your eating habits can be tough, but diet is extremely important to maintaining a healthy heart. Small changes could mean big changes to your overall health and keeping that ticker on beat.
1. Control your portions:
Look at your serving sizes and shoot for healthy portions for your energy needs. Use your hand to determine serving amounts. Your palm indicates a portion of meat. A thumb could be an ounce of cheese. Your fist is the serving size of a cup of fruit or vegetables. A cupped hand is what you should use to measure your snacks. Your objective is to feel satisfied, but not stuffed.
Shoot for four servings of fruit and approximately seven servings of vegetables. Always choose whole grain and low-fat when possible. Check labels, as foods may appear healthy, but when reading the actual nutritional facts, you may find otherwise. Also, choose healthy oils and stay away from trans-fats. Lastly, limit red meat and concentrate on fish and poultry for protein. 3. Keep hydrated: Yes, drink water! We all hear this advice time and time again, but it is key to our overall health. Dehydration can be extremely dangerous for the elderly and is preventable. Try to drink a glass of water upon waking, at each meal, and in-between meals as well. If you have an exercise routine, you should be drinking even more to rehydrate. 4. Watch your salt: If you talk with a cardiologist, they will mention salt intake as being a key factor in your fight against heart disease. It becomes especially important when you have been diagnosed with a heart condition such as heart failure. So throw away that salt shaker! Now that your nutrition is spot
on, it’s time to get up and move. Probably the most important thing to remember is keeping a routine. Block at least 30 minutes a day for some sort of movement concentrating on endurance, balance, and strength. Maybe break your exercise up throughout the day? Ten minutes doing light weights while sitting, ten minutes stretching, and another ten walking. The point is to keep moving! Lastly, see your doctor annually or as recommended, as well as before starting a new diet or exercise routine. Keeping a journal with any concerns you have about your health can help you remember what you would like to discuss at your next visit. We all get a little nervous with those white coats and tend to forget some pretty important questions. Your doctor is there to help you maintain your health the best that he or she can, but you have an equal part in that plan. So here is to keeping your heart healthy for many years to come! For more information about keeping your heart healthy during rehabilitation and what Wausau Manor can do for you and your health, please contact Hollie Chrusniak, RN at (715) 842-0575.
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The Importance of Getting Moving in the Workplace By Dr. L. Voigt Smith, PT, DPT, OCS, CredMDT
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edentary lifestyles present a huge problem both at home and in the workplace. The average adult in America now drives 1 hour, watches over 4 hours of television, and is exposed to multimedia screens at least 8 hours a day (Nielsen, Council for Research Excellence, 2009, U.S. Department of Transportation Survey 2004). Microchip technology has drastically influenced our culture and reduced how much Americans move; generally people are sitting more and moving less. This has had a direct impact on the health of society. Among many benefits, exercise has the ability to reduce or prevent diabetes, obesity and many cancers; lack of activity and exercise can do the opposite (US Department of Health and Human Services. 2008 physical activity). Here are some points to consider: ■ First, according to Dr. Charles Matthews, 4 to 7 hours a week of moderate to vigorous physical activity is helpful. However, when this is combined with daily television viewing of 5 to 6 hours, research indicates up to a 50% increase in the risk for all-cause early death. Also, there is a two-fold increase in the risk for cardiovascular-related early death, when compared with those reporting the most moderate to vigorous physical activity (of 7 hours or more per week) and less than 1 hour of television a day. The take home message is even with regular exercise, too much sitting and inactivity can kill you! ■ Second, besides mortality issues, inactivity has been linked to chronic pain (Holth H, BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2008). To contrast, research has shown fibromyalgia functional chronic pain problems can be significantly improved with appropriate therapeutic education and exercise (S. E. Gowans 1999, American College of Rheumatology). For individuals needing skilled health provider Senior Review | 12
services, restrictive discomfort and function also can be greatly improved with physical therapy (Gail D, Physical Therapy, December 2005) often at a significant health care cost reduction (Fritz J, Spine, 2012). In a nutshell, the best solution to sedentary issues is to set goals (short-term and long-term) to get moving more at work, in the community, and at home! ■ Third, a highly-trained doctor of physical therapy has many therapeutic tools and resources available to assist one to function better, be more active, and improve the quality of how they move. One unique clinical example is the Backsmith Selective Stabilization Support. This innovative patented device often helps improve posture and strength, as well as tolerance for standing, walking and functional exercise (backsmithsupports.com); the tool often is highly beneficial for individuals with restrictive backrelated weakness, instability, and tightness. Other devices are available to enhance movement and activity in the workplace. Next, many occupational settings now allow individuals to use treadmill desks, as well as work stations which allow one to both sit and stand. A study showed there was a reduced amount of work place sitting time, as well as a 54% pain reduction in neck
and upper back pain of subjects, with versatile high/low desk utilization (Nicolas P. Pronk, 2011, CDC). A more inexpensive tool option is a light weight and portable pedometer.
Research on pedometers (Johnston J, University of Indiana, 2013), has indicated these devices (around $30 or less) can qualify activity levels and motivate individuals to sit less and be more active. An emphasis by company leadership to consistently exercise and keep moving also can help; many industries adopt corporate fitness and wellness programs to help achieve this. Finally, great lifestyle is all about good informed choices and time management. Lunch time and breaks are great opportunities to get moving. While it seems noble to work through these breaks, it is not healthy. We all have a responsibility to be proactive with our health. Therapeutic exercise and adequate daily activity need to become ongoing high priority habits. The first day we ignore these often is the first day of a bad lifestyle change. Consider the words of Earl of Derby, “Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness.” Dr. L. Voigt Smith is the owner of Backsmith Advanced Physical Therapy LLC in Weston. Please email any feedback to backsmith2009@hotmail.com.
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ith baby boomers retiring at the rate of 10,000 a day well into 2029, we all need to step it up in the natural healing arena. Information I am getting from several different reliable sources says that drugs (statins more specifically) are ruining an otherwise good retirement. Last February, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration placed a warning label on all statin drugs stating that they may cause diabetes, muscle disorders and cognitive problems such as memory loss and confusion. The best advice is to get off statins if at all possible. There are alternatives to lowering your cholesterol. If you have high cholesterol and your doctor has you on Lipitor, Crestor or Zocor, you may want to get another opinion. Only about two percent of people are helped by these drugs. If you are concerned about cholesterol levels, take some time to educate yourself about cholesterol. The liver produces about 75 percent of cholesterol, while 25 percent comes from food. It is only slightly water soluble, so it is carried through the bloodstream via lipoproteins, a blend of proteins and lipids (fats). You do not get elevated cholesterol from eating fat. Dietary cholesterol (from food)
accounts for no more than ten percent of blood cholesterol. Cholesterol is so important, the body produces 3,000 to 4,000 mg of it each and every day. Ancel Keys, the “father” of the cholesterol-heart disease hypothesis, said in 1997, “There is no connection whatsoever between the cholesterol in food and cholesterol in the blood, and we’ve known that all along.” Makes one go hmm, doesn’t it? The medical profession generally defines hypocholesterol as being below 160 mg/dL, but recent research suggests that people with cholesterol levels below 200 are unhealthy. A range of 175-275 should be considered within normal, non-pathological levels. The dangers of low cholesterol include: depression and suicide; violence and neurological disorders; cancer; infertility; and death by heart attack or stroke. If you’re a baby boomer, review your cholesterol levels, blood pressure, weight, and glucose
levels with your doctor. Ask if you would benefit from taking niacin supplements to raise your good HDL cholesterol.
You should also consider these health tips:
• Get serious about your diet. • Lose weight for good. • Exercise is crucial. Try to get in a good hour-long walk each day. • Get a least eight hours of sleep each night. Don’t get into sleep debt. • Add cholesterol-lowering foods to you diet. Fiber-rich foods, oatmeal, almonds and fish (at least once or twice a week) are all good. Also, plant sterols, flaxseed, organic grape juice, apples and other foods that contain pectin can help. • A good vitamin and mineral regimen will greatly improve cardiovascular protocol. • Vitamin C to bowel tolerancetitrate, up to a range of 5,000 to 10,000 mg per day. • Collatrim – three capsules
three times per day to prevent plaque formation. • Niacin (B3) – one capsule at lunch and two capsules at bedtime. Gradually increase based upon risk assessment to decrease production of Lp. • CoQ10 – 100 mg twice per day to strengthen the heart muscle. • Magnesium complex – two capsules three times per day, reduce to bowel tolerance if necessary. A natural balancer to help the body regulate cholesterol needs and demands for repair. As a male a little ahead of the baby boomers (I turn 70 this year), I have been taking better care of myself these last couple of years. However, we all have room for improvement. I need to get on an exercise schedule and lose some additional weight. Everyone needs to have goals and something to look forward to. In my case, it’s getting into some smaller clothes, and being able to look and feel like I did a few years ago. What is your goal in the health arena this year? Jack A. Erb, a natural health consultant, performs health consultations and analysis. He also sells Nature’s Sunshine products. Nature’s Sunshine is a 40-year-old company that has the ability and wherewithal to research where their products come from, and whether they are getting the right part of the plant with the most nutrients. If you’d like more information, visit http://ErbHerbs.com, email Jack@ ErbHerbs.com or call 608-655-4248.
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Sweet Slumber: Yoga for Better Sleep calmness, and guided relaxation or meditation. Try Yogic Sheep Counting Method right before bed, or if you wake during the night. Do the technique either in a seated position or relaxing on your back in bed:
By Mary Hilliker, RDN, E-RYT 500, CYT
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hen sleep escapes you and fatigue is your daytime companion, it’s time to evaluate what action you can take to improve sleep. Your yoga toolbox has many tools, but you need to know which ones to apply to your situation. The roots of sleeplessness may be related to age, stress, hormonal changes, pain, digestive distress, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, other health issues, treatments, medications, exercise (lack of, or timing), diet, or lifestyle. Yoga is especially helpful for reducing symptoms of fatigue, stress, anxiety, depression, digestive distress and menopause, and creating awareness around the impact of lifestyle choices on the body’s natural rhythms of wakefulness and sleepiness. The tools of yoga are skillfully applied based on the characteristics of sleeplessness. Some people have trouble falling asleep. Others wake in the middle of the night. A common pattern that arises with age is early waking. And some individuals sleep for 8 hours, yet
Inhale 1 second, Exhale 1 second Inhale 2 seconds, Exhale 2 seconds Inhale 3 seconds, Exhale 3 seconds Inhale 4 seconds, Exhale 4 seconds Inhale 4 seconds, Exhale 5 seconds Inhale 4 seconds, Exhale 6 seconds Inhale 4 seconds, Exhale 7 seconds Inhale 4 seconds, Exhale 8 seconds never feel rested and refreshed. Yoga tools that may be used for sleeplessness include yoga postures, breath adaptation in the postures, breathing practices, guided relaxation, meditation, or sound. The tools of yoga can be applied for your particular pattern of sleeplessness and might include: ■ Setting the stage for better sleep with lifestyle and yoga techniques ■ Yoga techniques for falling asleep ■ What to do when you wake during the night
■ How to approach waking early ■ Quick and easy techniques for dealing with daytime fatigue ■ Changing your relationship with your sleeplessness. One of the most common experiences of sleeplessness is not being able to fall asleep because of stress and repetitive negative or worrisome thoughts. Yoga tools that may be applied in this situation include lifestyle changes, and a short evening yoga practice of simple postures with breath adaptation, a short breathing practice that promotes
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Repeat this exercise for several rounds until you feel sleepy. Whether you need better sleep, more sleep, or better energy during the day, your yoga toolbox has options for skillful action. You can learn how to use those tools for sweet dreams at night, and vitality and clear thinking during the day. Mary Hilliker is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist and Certified Viniyoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist. She teaches group classes, individualized Yoga Therapy and yoga teacher training in Wausau, WI. You can contact her at mary@riverflowyoga.net or www. riverflowyoga.net.
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A New Year, A New Perspective
Join us February 26, 2015 for a free seminar to talk about how to pre-plan and pre-fund your funeral and select options that are most meaningful and beneficial for you and your family. Our special guest, Attorney Calvin Dexter of Daubert Law Firm will be presenting additional information on estate planning issues such as wills, trusts and Medicaid considerations. Two convenient times and locations are available; 10:00 a.m. at Peterson/ Kraemer Funeral Home in Athens and 6:30 p.m. at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home on Stewart Avenue in Wausau. Light refreshments will be served. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the experts and start the New Year with a new perspective and new peace of mind! Call us at 715-845-6900 by Monday, February 23rd to reserve your space.
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finances. If you set aside funds to pay for your funeral in advance, it might be valuable to refresh yourself on how those funds are invested, if they are protected and how they are performing compared to current funeral costs. When it comes to pre-planning your funeral, the caring and experienced staff at Peterson/ Kraemer Funeral Home are here to help, whether you’re just starting to put your
thoughts together, or if you want to re-evaluate the plans you already made. We can also help you find the best way to set aside and protect funds in advance to pre-pay for your funeral wishes.
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t can be difficult to find the motivation to remain active and productive during the long, dark days of winter. Perhaps a new way to perceive the winter months is to consider them a time to take advantage of the opportunity to accomplish tasks that are hard to focus on in summer, when warmer temperatures and sunshine lure us outside. This is the perfect time to take a fresh look at your personal affairs, set some new goals, re-prioritize old ones and review plans you’ve already put in place. This can include a wide range of things like personal health, financial goals, wills, trusts, taxes, insurance coverages and yes…even pre-planned funeral arrangements. Maybe you already pre-planned your funeral, which is great, but how long ago? If it’s been a few years it’s a good idea to revisit the arrangements you made to be sure your circumstances, your wishes or any of the information you provided hasn’t changed, just like you would do with any other important documents regarding your health, welfare or
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