Capital District Senior Spotlight May 2018

C a p i ta l D i s t r i c t

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Senior A Spotlight News publication in cooperation with Senior Services of Albany

THE RESOURCE FOR SENIORS

MAY 2018

COMPLIMENTARY

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Don’t make this mistake Musician: What’s the ideal audience?

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Editor’s desk

Happy Mother’s Day Please allow me to share a few words with my mother on this special day

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ear Mom, I can still remember the plate I made for you in second grade, the one with the oak tree and brown bunny rabbit standing on a field of green grass in front of a blazing yellow sun, all of which I drew with markers. I remember how my elementary school lost my plate, and the panic that washed over me before it was found in the classroom next door.

To this day — I don’t care to share how many years have past — you have displayed it in our china closet.

Through my adult years, the careful planning to celebrate Mother’s Day has been set aside to make room for professional obligations and daily house chores. I don’t have school teachers to reminded me and my friends that the day is fast approaching, and that we all need to set time aside to work on a project. Now, the day seems to catch me by surprise and I have to run to the store to find a Hallmark card in a picked over collection. Even though I write for a living, I lean on the words of some writer I’ve never met to describe how I feel. I can say that I end every conversation with a heartfelt, “I love you,” but still think I could stand to say it more often.

Now that I’m a father, I’ve learned to appreciate the nuances of being a parent.

I’m not talking about the balance of guidance and discipline, I mean having to deal with the awkward silence and unexplained disappearance of my teenagers as they seclude themselves for hours into their bedrooms. It’s like I had a companion to watch television and do things with on one day, and the next day they went away.

The statute of limitations has long since expired for me and what I did as a kid, but if it is okay with you, I’m really sorry for the jerk I was as a kid!

I can also appreciate the job you and Dad did with raising me. Being a parent is not an easy job, and though we bring it upon ourselves, there’s always a little doubt that weighs on us; asking whether or not we’re doing the right thing. On our worst days, we ask if we’re even capable of doing the job. When I look back at my childhood, I don’t remember wanting for much. I had a roof over my head, a meal everyday, friends and family who loved and supported me and I have a ton of happy memories.

I credit you for my impeccable driving skills, my ability to anticipate foolish drivers and my healthy respect for weather conditions. I also use you as my benchmark on how to treat people fairly and to choose my battles. Your empathy is something I have picked up and honed over my years. However, I don’t come close to matching your strength and ability to stand up to adversity. When I speak of you, these are the examples I share with people who have never met you.

The concept of celebrating birthdays has always amused me, because I think the attention falls on the wrong person. So, it’s only fitting that Mom gets a day for herself in May. Mother’s Day arrives this month, and we celebrate her and the impact she has had on our lives. My mother has had a tremendous influence upon the person I am today, and I love her immensely.

Sincerely, Michael Hallisey, Managing Editor Spotlight Newspapers

May 2018 Features What’s the ideal audience

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Columnists Social Security Corner

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Organize Senior Moves

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Healthy & Fitness

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Patriot Flight

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Medical Corner

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Retiring Retirement

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Senior Services Bethlehem Public Library

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Voorheesville Public Library

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Saratoga Senior Services

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Senior Services of Albany

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Social Security Corner

Honoring our heroes Social Security benefits for service members, their families Wounded military service members can also receive expedited processing of their Social Security disability claims.

For example, Social Security will provide expedited processing of disability claims filed by veterans who have a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Compensation rating of 100 percent Permanent & Total (P&T). The VA and Social Security each have disability programs. You may find that you qualify for disability benefits through one program but not the other, or that you qualify for both. Depending on the situation, some family members of military personnel, including dependent children and, in some cases, spouses, may be eligible to receive Social Security benefits. Get answers to commonly asked questions and find useful information about the application process at socialsecurity.gov/woundedwarriors.

Service members can also receive Social Security along with military retirement

benefits. The good news is that your military retirement benefit generally does not reduce your Social Security retirement benefit. Learn more at socialsecurity.gov/ retirement. You may also want to visit the Military Service page of our Retirement Planner, available at socialsecurity.gov/ planners/retire/veterans.html.

Service members are also eligible for Medicare at age 65. If you have health insurance from the VA or under the TRICARE or CHAMPVA programs, your health benefits may change, or end, when you become eligible for Medicare. Learn more at socialsecurity.gov/medicare.

In acknowledgment of those who died for our country, those who served, and those who serve today, we at Social Security honor and thank you.

Elizabeth Pivonka, Social Security Administration

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n Memorial Day, we honor service members who have given their lives to protect our nation. Social Security acknowledges their heroism and courage in part by how it provides benefits to both active members and veterans along with their families.

The loss of a family member is difficult for anyone. Social Security helps by providing benefits to protect service members’ dependents. Widows, widowers, and their dependent children may be eligible for Social Security survivors benefits. Learn more at socialsecurity.gov/survivors.

It’s also important to recognize those service members who are still with us, especially those who have been wounded.

Just as they served us, we have the obligation to serve them. Social Security has benefits to protect veterans when an injury prevents them from returning to active duty or performing other work.

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Senior calendars

SENIOR LIVING

Bethlehem Public Library

Beyond the Unexpected!

451 Delaware Ave., Delmar (518) 439-9314 www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org

Thursdays, May 3, 10, & 17 Tai Chi for Health

This weekly tai chi class will explore the tai chi for diabetes form and build skills from week to week, 10:30 a.m. All ages and abilities are welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Fridays, May 4 & 11

Coffee and Conversation Wildflowers — Faces, Facts and Folklore: A conversation with Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Pam Taft, 1-2 p.m. program; 2-3 p.m. coffee hour, on May 4.

Beekeeping: Learn more about beekeeping with Anne Frey from the Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association, 1-2 p.m. program; 2-3 p.m. coffee hour, on May 11.

Mondays, May 7 & 19 Open Sewing

Sewing machines will be available for independent projects, 6-8 p.m. Bring your own supplies. Volunteers may be on hand to assist you. Sign up required.

Tuesdays, May 8, 15, 22

Understanding Alzheimer’s A series of conversastions to teach you what you need to know about memory loss and the difference between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, 6-7 p.m.

Sunday, May 6

Writers and Friends: An Afternoon with Sue Halpern

The author of the new release “Summer Hours at the Robbers Library” and many other popular novels will discuss her work, 2-3 p.m. Book sales by Friends of Bethlehem Public Library.

Monday, May 7

RIGHT HERE IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD.

Trivia Night for Adults

Come alone or as a team and match wits with others, 7-8:15 p.m. Limit of 10 teams. Prizes donated by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library.

Monday, May 14

Fun and Games for Grownups

An adults-only gathering where you can play games, including chess, color and socialize, 6-8:30 p.m. Snacks served!

Thursday, May 17

Listening Parties: Miles Davis

Talk about how the many moods of Miles embodied such different stylistic approaches to jazz, 7 p.m.

Friday, May 18 Seniors Prom: A Royal Wedding

Closed for Memorial Day

pride is here. And, Eddy Memorial proudly supports everything Troy—including you, as we have for decades. With our city’s rich history, we are proud to be in Troy, so there is no need to leave the city you love for great senior living.

If you are looking for senior living, you owe it to yourself to look at Beechwood’s flexible pricing options.

Call us or visit our website to see all that Beechwood has to offer!

518.478.6693

Older adults are invited to dress up and enjoy an enchanting afternoon at Town Hall with music and refreshments, 2-5 p.m. Green screen portraits will put you in Buckingham Palace! To register or volunteer, call (518) 439-4955, ext. 1176.

May 26-28

You love Troy. So do we. Our history and our

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Organize Senior Moves

Use a senior move manager Make your life easier when downsizing or preparing to move

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he primary purpose of a senior move manager is to help the elderly transition from one home to another.

Pretty straight forward, right? As a matter of fact, I am certain that many of you readers have helped parents or other family members in this process. If you have, you know that the struggle is real. If you have not been a part of this process, just take our word on this. There are many moving parts that go into any move.

Helping to move an elderly person raises the process to another level.

We shall start with moving from one home to another — for anyone. Take a minute to think about what you will need to accomplish prior and on “moving day.”

1. Will all of your things fit into the new space?

2. Create a layout to make sure!

3. Do you need to bring everything from the old home to your new home?

4. If you need to sort through and downsize your belongings, what will you do with the things that are not going to the new home?

5. Arrange for movers 6. Transfer utilities 7. Pack 8. Unpack and remove all packing 9. Set up and decorate your new home 10. Prepare your prior house for sale Pay special attention to No. 4. This can be a very time consuming, yet essential

step. Failure to execute this step properly may mean that you may be paying a mover to transport things that you no longer need. If there are large pieces that need to be donated, allow yourself 2 to 3 weeks for a charitable organization to make the pick up. You also have the option of selling some things; again, allow time for that to take place.

Have you noticed your stress level rising yet? Imagine doing this as a senior citizen! Not only is this a physically exhausting and time consuming task, it also takes a mental toll.

This is the point where it may make sense to contact a someone who can help with the fine details of your upcoming move. Choices for help may include family, an organizer (for obvious reasons) or a moving company (who can pack your items). The senior move manager will be able to help you with almost every aspect of your move, including the organization, the packing, the unpacking and setting up your new home. Depending on the work that you are looking to have done and the senior move management company, some companies can get you packed and moved in one day!

Senior move managers will work closely with each of their clients to achieve established goals within a realistic time frame. Of course, the more time that is available for you to work with the senior move manager, the less stress there will be. Working within a time crunch, however, is no reason to fret. Your senior

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move manager will help you to focus on the essentials that need to be taken to the new home, and then work with you on a plan for items that remain behind. Having a non-family third party person assisting you in the decision making process can be tremendously helpful, relieving you of having to make what are often emotional choices rather than practical choices.

Now that you’re “on board” with the idea of hiring a senior move manager, your next question may be “Where/How do I find one?”

The National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) can put you in touch with a senior move manager in your area. Senior move managers who are affiliated with NASMM have taken and passed certification courses which ensure their understanding of a variety of situations that seniors may face when contemplating a move to a new home.

If you're the adventurous type, you may want to do some of the downsizing/sorting on your own. Doing so may also help keep your senior move manager costs down. It would be wise to do some internet research for downsizing checklists/helpful hints. When you feel like you're hitting the wall of progress, refer to NASMM for your lifeline to a more stress free life style!

Michelle Kavanaugh-Anastasi is CEO and founder of Organize Senior Moves, LLC, and member of the National Association of Senior Moving Managers.

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Health & Fitness

Don’t make this mistake esterday, I got an email from Lucy, one of our faithful readers.

In it, she described how she has been going to the local Big-Box gym for a couple years now spending anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes on the treadmill or elliptical 4 or 5 times a week.

While she saw some results when she first started, over the past few months she doesn’t feel she’s gotten any better and to quote her: “The scale hasn’t moved.”

She’s not alone in this and I thought it was such an important point that I’d share with all of you.

Smarter not harder

I’m sure you’ve heard the phase “work smarter, not harder” before. When I worked for companies, it was something I heard in management seminars and meetings almost weekly.

To be fair, it is a fair, pretty relevant statement and when done right can be very powerful in every area of life… including fitness.

A common mistake that I see folks like Lucy make is to up the volume on their training when they hit a rut: “If 90 minutes a day at the gym isn’t working, then I’ll go to two hours, or three, or four. But, it leads to diminishing returns.

Think about it. You are a human being and you only have so much time, energy and ability in the tank to perform at your best.

Traditional workouts tend to take 6090 minutes to get through all parts of a circuit including cardio or something like

a yoga class.

I believe all forms of fitness, like yoga, are totally viable and should certainly be incorporated.

However, if the goal is to get results, especially if you’re “stuck,” then you should add High Intensity Interval Training (HITT) style training to your routine.

Why? Well HITT is proven to burn crazy amounts of fat in a fraction of the time. Add to it you’ll get stronger, reduce the chance of overuse injuries, and achieve all of those potential goals listed above.

So, if you’re stuck in a rut, not getting results, or just plain bored with what you’ve been doing, don’t quit. HIIT.

Don’t quit. HIIT!

A couple of other things you can do to help you get your best results without spending hours working out.

• Mix it up! Doing the same routine over and over again is going to hinder progress and visible results. Do cardio all the time? Add weights. Do weights all the time? Yep, you guessed it add cardio. Mix in some HIIT, yoga or anything else you like. Oh and don’t forget to work on flexibility training, aka stretching!

• Make it a habit. You’re far better off exercising a few days say, three to four days per week than going seven days in a row one week and taking the next two weeks or a month off.

• Fuel your performance. Just like your car won’t run well with cheap gas in it, neither will your body with cheap food in it. And, you don’t need those gimmicky

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diets either. Eat real food in the right amounts and your body will purr like your car’s engine after a tune up.

• Always focus on your form for best results and to prevent injury. Something we preach here at FCFNY. Exercises done properly with good form will yield far more results than the “go heavy, go fast or go home” thought process.

• Make sure there is a strength training component in your workout program. It is without question the thing that will give you the most benefits in both the short and long term!

At Full Circle Fitness, we pride ourselves in helping our members get the best results they can. We incorporate a wide variety of exercises including ALL of the above. In fact, we have over 800 different workouts so we rarely repeat a workout meaning you’ll never get bored.

We’ll make sure you do the exercises right so you stay safe and get the maximum results out of each session.

Ready to get started? Give us a call at (518) 955-6924.

Dan Romand is co-owner and co-operator of Full Circle Fitness-NY in Albany and Saratoga Springs.

P.S. I’m curious…what’s your FAVORITE way to workout in a way that supports your goals? Let us know.

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Veteran Next Door

Stories from World War II, Korea and Vietnam

Memorial, Memory and Me

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any think of Memorial Day as the first nice weekend of the summer season. With parades and parties, Veterans are honored and revered. They deserve the respect and honor yet many see Memorial Day as a holiday and a day off of work.

Patriot Flight Veterans rode on at least 15 parades on the Uncle Sam float in 2017. Most of them were in May in commemoration for Memorial Day. The Veterans and Patriots sing patriotic songs and wave to the Veterans and people watching the parade. Being on the Uncle Sam float makes memories for Veterans and is a unique way to observe a parade. Please come to join us; our contact information is at the end of this article.

Over the years I have some very emotional memories and inspiring stories from Veterans.

Recently, I met a living WWII legend and he is one of the many ‘Veterans Next Door.’ I saw him fill out his application for the Patriot Flight on April 28. I saw on his wall a shadow box with three medals. The Purple Heart medal was in the middle with the bronze star to the left and the Silver Star to the right. I feel very comfortable conversing with Veterans and I first asked how he received the Purple Heart. He was assigned as a squad leader of five or six men. It was the second day of the Battle of the Bulge – Dec. 17, 1944. He was leading his group to a house where you could hear children noises in the basement. He was slowly walking up the stairs to

the second floor. He was surprised when a German soldier lunged at him with his bayonet.

He was equally surprised that the German did not shoot him.

He was blessed, if being lunged at by a bayonet could be considered a blessing. The bayonet did not pierce his metal helmet.

The German’s jab bounced off the helmet and slid down into the Veterans shoulder. He got one shot at him and his comrades followed with a few more. I did not have to ask how he received the Silver Star.

I told him that he that he must live with the angels. Fate and being with the angels, how does a bayonet not pierce the helmet of Dick Pearce. Dick recovered three months later and in March 1945 he returned to his unit. Upon his return to the 87th Infantry Division

Company E, he was Frank DeSorbo one of 26 left of the 206 original men.

I met Dick most recently at the March 2018 Battle of the Bulge Meeting. Lois Dysard and Lois Wilson approached him about taking the Patriot Flight. We always have a sensitive and humbling spot in our hearts for the WWII Veterans.

There are fewer each day and rare to find one with a Silver Star. God Bless all Veterans, you deserve so much more than we can ever give.

Contacts: Lois at 518-7322793 and Lwilson315@nycap. rr.com, Bruce at (518) 7970665 and bdmendi@yahoo. com or Frank at (518) 4399265 and forservice@aol.com.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

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Isolation and Loneliness KILLS. Volunteers Needed to SAVE LIVES.

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o you have a skill or talent you are willing to share with your elderly neighbors? If you can give a few hours a month or even few hours a week you can make a huge difference in the lives of local seniors.

Opportunities available throughout Albany County. Here are some examples of classes volunteers can run: Yoga teachers, Tai Chi, aerobics, music, dance, writing, art, painting, book club, photography, ceramics, knitting, etc.

Classes & programs must be conducted during the day between

• Assisted Living • Memory Care • Enhanced Care • Respite Care

10:30am and 2:00pm.

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Senior calendars Voorheesville Public Library 51 School Road, Voorheesville (518) 765-2791 www.voorheesvillelibrary.org

Join us Thursday at 1:30 p.m. to watch a classic movie on our giant screen. Check our website calendar or call for movie titles and descriptions.

Light refreshments served.

Nimblefingers Craft Group Tuesday, May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 24

Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.

English High Tea Sunday, May 6

Join us from 2 to 4 p.m. to as we learn about the evolution of English tea equipage, while enjoying afternoon tea, and scones with clotted cream and jam. Please register.

Starting Your Outdoor Garden Tuesday, May 8

Join gardener Sharon Miller at 7 p.m. for a seed talk about starting your outdoor garden.

Peruse the newly stocked seed collection and choose some new varieties to plant.

Kingsway Village Apartments v Parkland Garden Apartments Kingsway Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care Kingsway Arms Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Kingsway Home Care Service

Talking to Your Doctor

Campus transportation and refreshments Raffles to win one of 4 gift baskets Breakout sessions will be offered at 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM at Kingsway Village Apartments to learn more about the Trust Deposit.

Wednesday, May 9 Join us at 1:30 pm for this hands-on workshop, presented

by Albany Medical College’s Division of Community Outreach and Medical Education and the Schaffer Library of Health Sciences.

Second Sunday Films

Come see why so many people call Kingsway home

Kingsway Community

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518-393-8800 • kingswaycommunity.com

Celebrating 43 years of “Caring in the Family Tradition”

13 State Street Apartments

Sunday, May 13

13 State Street Schenectady, New York 12305

Join us at 2 p.m. for “a lavish train trip through Europe quickly unfolds into a race against time to solve a murder. When an avalanche stops the Orient Express dead in its tracks, the world’s greatest detective — Hercule Poirot — arrives to interrogate all passengers and search for clues before the killer can strike again.” (IMDB) Rated PG, 88 m. Light refreshments will be served.

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Beading Workshop Thursday, May 17

Join us from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to learn easy beading techniques for making simple necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. You may arrive at any time during the workshop Wednesday,May 9 or that fits your schedule. Please Tuesday, May 15 register, and there will be a Join us as Librarian Andrew small materials fee depending Ward explains the “cloud.” on your project choice.

Cloud Storage Basics

Thursday, May 17, 2018 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Visit:

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Thursday, May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31

Bring your own device or use one of the Library’s laptops.

Class size is very limited, so please register early for either May 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon or May 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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Senior calendars Saratoga Senior Center 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs (518) 584-1621

Kentucky Derby Handicapping Seminar Friday, May 4, at 10a.m.

Join us for a special themed seminar with Brien Bouyea, Director of Communications at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

Silent Wings: Birds of Prey

Friday, May 4, 1 p.m.

The Wildlife institute of Eastern New York will discuss the unique behavior of owls, the conservation issues that impact them, and the human impact on species survival.

Meet the birds of prey up close and personal. Please sign-up in advance. There is a $2 free for members, $5 for nonmembers.

CDTA Travel Training Tuesday, May 8, 11 a.m. to noon

Come meet with a CDTA representative and learn about the travel training program and the new navigator cards.

Mary Cuffe Perez Friday, May 11, at 1 p.m.

Join writer Mary Cuffe Perez as she shares her work “Barn Stories,” a collection that chronicles her 15 years managing a horse boarding business on a Saratoga County Farm.

Lunchtime Concerts

Sponsored by Saratoga Arts Council

The Dylan Perillo Orches-

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tra: Tuesday, May 15, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Drilling For Hope Presentation

Wednesday, May 23, at 3 p.m. at Embury Apartments Friday, May 25, at 1 p.m., at the Saratoga Senior Center Join us for an inspiring presentation from Karen Flewelling, founder of Drilling For Hope and Saratoga Senior Center member. Drilling For Hope is a charitable organization that seeks to provide water to villages without access by building wells.

AARP Defensive Driving Tuesday May 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

AARP provides a defensive driving course. There is a $20 for AARP members and a $25 for non-AARP members.

Checks must be made out to AARP.

Heart & Soul Line Dancing Tuesdays 4 to 5 p.m.

Set to soul and R&B music.

There is a $10 fee for members and a $20 for non-members.

9 Miles East

Wednesdays, from 10:55 to 11:20 a.m.

A convenient local weekly meal delivery service offered here at the Center. Healthy, delicious food including vegan and gluten-free options. Stop in to pick-up lunch or dinner to go!

Feature article

What’s the ideal audience?

The Lost Radio Rounders shares its years of experience of entertaining live audiences to answer

By MICHAEL ECK

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hat’s the ideal audience for any musician? An attentive one, an engaged one, of course. There’s nothing quite like performing for a thoughtful group of folks who get the jokes, listen to the stories, sing along, and smile nostalgically when they hear a familiar melody.

That’s the audience we find when we play for seniors. If you had told us when we were 21, playing loud and late in rock and roll bar bands, that one day we’d not only be spending afternoons and evenings at senior residences, historical societies and libraries, but loving it, we might have laughed. Now, we know, as an acoustic duo offering themed programs of historic American music, that we’ve truly found our home.

We are Lost Radio Rounders, Tom Lindsay and Michael Eck, and we’ve spent the last decade bringing the songs and stories of our land to seniors across the Capital District, from places like the Troy Music Hall and Caffè Lena, to wonderful communities like Kingsway Village, Daughters of Sarah, the Homes of the Good Shepherd and Beechwood at Eddy Memorial.

Tom sings and strums guitar; I add flourishes of mandolin, banjo, ukulele and more, depending on the day.

As Tom explains, “Many of the tunes we present—in shows like In The Days of Stephen Foster, Campfire Songs and Sing-alongs, and The Home of the Brave: Songs of Soldiers and Sailors—are not really from the youth of today’s seniors, but from their grandparent’s childhood, ones they would have heard their grandmother croon; titles from old 78s that grandpa had. It’s the American musical DNA we are trying to preserve.”

As a result of performing these songs— “Streets of Laredo,” “My Old Kentucky Home,” “The Midnight Special”—we’ve met so many interesting people.

Katie, from Coburg Village, responded to our Carl Sandburg’s American Songbag show by bringing in a photo the famous poet, Lincoln

biographer and music collector had signed for her father, the great folklorist Harold Thompson. Tom, a Thompson acolyte was stunned.

I was moved by discussing Katie’s childhood, a time spent sitting on Lead Belly’s knee and chatting with Woody Guthrie. Talk about American history in song!

Angelo, from Meadows at Glenwyck, once brought down an antique banjo mandolin and asked me to play it for him. He wanted to hear it sing once more. A true honor.

And, just recently, at Loudonville Assisted Living, Eva told us of hearing Paul Robeson at a fateful concert in Peekskill in 1949.

These experiences enrich us as much as we hope our songs enrich our audience.

Tom works hard to find context for the music. We want to entertain, always, but we do love to educate a little, too, especially at libraries and historical societies, where we always find a thrilling interplay with other interested parties.

“Sometimes an audience can be awakened to an old song with just a sentence or two of explanation,” he says. “Michael and I, for example, love the early twentieth century number ‘Ain’t No More Cane on the Brazos.’ Those seven words sound like English, but will mean little to folks in 2018 until they’re informed that we’re singing about convict labor in the sugar cane fields along the Brazos River, in Texas, in the early 1900s. Just a few key pieces of information can make a piece come alive.”

No matter where we travel, from Grant Cottage to the award-winning Albert Wisner Public Library, we are always reminded of just what a powerful force music can be. Tears, from sweet memories, gather at the edge of an eye; hands clasp, gently reaffirming a long romance; mouths open spontaneously and sing, the lyrics leaping up from some sweet storehouse in the heart.

We do what we do as professionals—arriving on time, well prepared, well dressed and ready to work—but even we can’t help but be moved by what happens when spirits join in service of a song, be it a cowboy ballad, a classic spiritual or a robust sea chantey.

As noted, our journey has brought us to a fantastic place. Gosh, we’re nearly seniors ourselves. At this time, we can’t imagine a better, more rewarding gig than playing for friends like Katie, Angelo and Eva. Sing along!

What’s ideal M ich ael Eck ( le f t) an d To m L in d s a y ( righ t) ma ke u p th e musica l d u o th a t is Lost Ra d io R o u n d e r s.

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To learn more about the Lost Radio Rounders, visit its website at www.lostradiorounders.com.

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22nd Annual

Third Age Achievement Awards

The Third Age Achievement Awards recognize the contributions that area residents and professionals make in our communities during the “Third Age” of their lives.

All honorees exemplify what it means to live well and age well.

Senior Services of Albany, in conjunction with CDPHP, are pleased to announce our 2018 Award Honorees: Education: T. Gregory Dewey, Ph.D. Business: Kenneth Raymond Kevin B. Tully, CPA Michele Vennard

Health & Human Services: Edward Neary Volunteerism: Barbara Hildreth Robert W . Lazar, CPA Bernadette Mayersohn

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Do you know someone who lives alone or feels alone? Are you feeling isolated in your home? Studies show that reducing social isolation among the senior members of our community can increase their sense of well-being, protect their physical health, and potentially extend their lives. When social isolation is left unanswered, the physical, mental, and emotional health of our neighbors is in jeopardy.

With that in mind, Senior Services of Albany recently launched Called to Care Partners, a senior to senior telephone reassurance program offering a friendly voice and an attentive ear to those who live alone or who in some way feel isolated from the community they call home. The unique nature of Called to Care Partners is that the volunteers who make weekly calls to their assigned partners are themselves seniors who may share similar memories and experiences. This means that both partners, the call recipient

and the caller, will benefit from making a new connection!

To sign up yourself or a loved one to receive phone calls or to become a volunteer as a Called to Care partner, please contact Sallie Fuller at (518) 465-3322 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. or email calledtocare@seniorservicesofalbany. com.

Indoor Gardening

We are planning a three session indoor garden project each connected to a meal at all five of our congregate sites. A Master Gardener will spend about 45 minutes walking you through the process of creating your own indoor herb garden.

For more information dates and times please call. For Westview call (518)482-2120. For Cohoes (518) 235-2420. For Watervielt (518) 273-4422. South Mall (518) 463-0294. For Berne Community Dinning call (518) 320-0316.

Daughters Of Sarah to host eldercare lecture series ALBANY — Daughters of Sarah Senior Community will host a lecture series, “Understanding the Aging Journey and Our Role as Caregivers,” to address a number of health concerns facing our aging population and their caregivers. Several nationally well-known speakers, as well as regional leaders in the field of eldercare are among the slated speakers.

Buddies Forever: Life

Enrichment Systems for Dementia — by Erin Bonitto, M.S, A.D.C., Founder and Lead Coach for Gemini Consulting, Inc. at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center, 180 Washington Ave Ext, Albany, Wednesday, May 9, at 7 p.m.

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Medical Corner

All about eyes Ask an Ophthalmologist Q. I was told I have cataracts, but I didn’t need surgery yet. How do I know when it’s time to have cataract surgery?

A. Since cataracts take years to develop, most patients are totally unaware of their impact on daily life. Because of the gradual onset, we’ve even seen patients who are already legally blind from cataracts that we can fix.

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arly on, cataract symptoms can be very mild. Driving at night is when many people first notice the signs of having cataracts. You may experience distracting

glare from oncoming headlights or find it harder to read street signs. Oftentimes, reading in low light will be difficult.

Signs you may be ready for cataract surgery include: • Decline in your distance and reading vision • Hazy, fuzzy, cloudy, or blurred vision • Increased sensitivity to light and glare, especially at night • Lower night vision • Thinking your eyeglasses are dirty, but they’re not The decision to have cata-

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ract surgery is based on when visual difficulties begin to interfere with normal activities of daily living, like driving, reading, work, or hobbies.

Poor vision due to cataracts can be a serious health risk.

If you can’t see something in your path due to the cataract, you may trip or fall, leading to an injury.

When it’s surgery time It’s important to find a skilled surgeon with a lot of experience. They should talk the time to discuss any concerns and explain the procedure in detail. If you don’t feel comfortable with the first

physician you meet, that’s OK. Take the time to find the right cataract surgeon for you.

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region offers comprehensive eye care services. We have locations in Albany, Clifton Park, Schenectady, Schodack, and Troy.

To make an appointment call (518) 777-2777 or visit myoccr.com.

Allen Zieker, M.D. is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist & Director of Cataract Surgery at Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region

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Did you know your eyes can be a window to many health problems?

Hypertension, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, thyroid disease and cancer are just a few of the health issues that can be discovered early during a dilated eye exam.

Is your vision and health the best it can be?

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Downsize Your Home.

Albany JCC, Adult Department

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340 Whitehall Road, Albany (518) 438-6651, ext. 112 Claire Sigal, Program Director

Bus Trip

Sixty-Plus Dining

Mondays and Wednesdays 4:45 to 6 p.m.

Full-course kosher dinners for those 60 and older.

Reservations taken until 9:30 a.m. at the day of the meal.

Suggested donation: $5 per person. Guest under 60 pays $10.

42nd Annual Tribute To Volunteers Wednesday, May 16 4 to 6 p.m.

Concert of Songs performed by vocalist and pianist Annie Scherer, followed by a dinner. $14 per person, prepaid reservation required.

Thursday, May 24

“Sister Act” at Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford, N.Y. Departs from JCC at 8:20 a.m. and returns at approximately 6:45 p.m. Cost is $135 ($125 for JCC member) Prepaid registration required in the senior adult office before trip fills.

3-Day Getaway

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From Tuesday, June 26 to Thursday, June 28.

Contact the Albany JCC’s senior adult office for trip package details.

Senior calendars Colonie Senior Services 6 Winners Circle, Colonie Colonie Senior Service Centers, (518) 459-2857 Senior Resources Department, (518) 459-5051

20th Annual Mother’s Day Fashion Show

Friday, May 11, 11:30 to 2 p.m.

munity, 17 Elks Lane, Latham.

There is a $5 fee which includes lunch.

Luncheon at Beltone Living Center, $20 ticket.

Field Trip: The Port of Albany

Saturday, May 12, noon to 3 p.m.

Take a guided field trip to the Port of Albany. Transportation will be provided.

Rusty Tool Throw Down

At the Tool Box, 1693 Central Avenue, Colonie. Open to the public.

Armenian Cooking Class

Tuesday, May 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

At King Thiel Senior Com-

sprawling, 80-acre campus, you’ll find everything you need to lead a happy and fulfilling life in your retirement years. Walking trails and flower gardens make life beautiful. A wide range of social activities, lectures, and cultural events make it easy to continue to grow. Delectable, chef-prepared meals at a range of handsome venues stimulate the senses, and our aquatics and physical fitness centers help you lead a healthy life.

Once you join the Beverwyck community, we are always here for you. Should your health needs change, care services—including Enriched Housing (often referred to as “Assisted Living”) and our innovative Green House Skilled Nursing residences—are available right here on the Beverwyck campus.

Visit Beverwyck. We will proudly show you all that we have to offer. To make an appointment, call 518.641.1096 or visit us at Beverwyck.com.

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Lured by fish and by faith

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he creek that runs down the hill from what is now the Mansions at Delmar is where John Richmond of Colonie would catch fish nearly every day as a youth with just a stick and a string.

That passion grew and grew and by the time his career in education wound down, John had nearly 2,000 fishing lures that he either collected or created in a store called “A Luring Shop.”

Lest you think this is just another fish tale, Richmond states the seriousness with which ardent anglers take their lures.

“Some go for $350,000

each,” he said.

But the 85-year-old is also a “fisher of men” in that he is a chaplain and pastor who continues to blend his art and welding background to create homemade crosses — appropriately made out of nails. He packages them with a pocket testament of the Gospel of John and gives away 100 annually.

However, he’s never pushy about his faith. Richmond lets his life be the lure.

“God has a master plan and He certainly planned my life better than I could have ever done it for myself,” he reflects.

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