Peoria / Sun City - January 2025

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20 op Five

AAA SENIOR PLACEMENT AZ

A Message from Sue Royer

“I was born and raised in inner city Chicago, the sixth of eighteen children with fifteen brothers. Being the oldest daughter, I was always a caregiver which I believe influenced me to pursue work in the healthcare industry. Today, I have three daughters and five grandchildren.

Years ago, I volunteered for hospice and knew immediately that helping seniors was my calling. I was soon employed by hospice but I felt something was missing. I realized it was the limited time I was able to spend with my clients. Having my own business allows me to provide the intimate hands on service needed in our community. I am committed to our seniors throughout their lives and I thank the community for the opportunity to serve.”

About Us

Since 2002, AAA Senior Placement AZ has been offering FREE services helping seniors find safe, affordable and loving assisted living.

When it becomes too difficult for you or your loved ones to safely manage daily living and/or manage medical needs, call Sue Royer for help navigating the many options available.

We are specialists in all levels of assisted living care resources with referrals to Arizona’s best:

• Group Homes

• Assisted Living Communities

• In-Home Primary Care Physicians

• Home Health Care Therapy

• Transportation

• Private Duty In-Home Care

• Respite Care

• Alzheimer’s Care

• Memory Care

• Hospice

• Support Groups

Assisted living resources accepting:

• Private pay

• Arizona Long Term Care-ALTCS

• Medicaid

• VA Benefits

6 Reasons You Should Call

AAA Senior Placement AZ

• We are well known and respected in the medical community.

• All clients are given a thorough assessment to determine proper placement needs.

• There is never a fee charged to the senior or their family for our service.

• We are NOT contractually bound to any outside business. This allows us to serve our clients with only their interests in mind.

• Years of knowledge and experience in the field of senior care.

• AAA Senior Placement AZ is family owned, allowing us to give you quality, personalized service.

I can hardly believe it’s 2025! I’m always amazed how quickly time passes the older I get. I hope each of you had a wonderful holiday season and were able to share time with those who mean the most to you!

My holidays were filled with so much joy, as my youngest (Keegan) graduated college, and my oldest (Logan) proposed to the love of his life. I’m in for many life transitions in 2025.

Due to the impending transitions in my own life, this month’s The Grand Season is filled with ideas on how to identify your purpose and create new hobbies as you transition from one phase of life to the next.

My hope for you in 2025, is you find opportunities to serve others, and make amazing memories with your friends and family. Thank you for your support of The Grand Season and our advertising partners. We truly appreciate you!

Happy 2025!

ABOVE AND BEYOND

I truly believe everything that we do, and everyone we meet is put in our path for a purpose. There are no accidents; we’re all teachers - if we’re willing to pay attention to the lessons we learn, trust our positive instincts and not be afraid to take risks or wait for some miracle to come knocking at our door.

Marla Gibbs

Everyone has a purpose in life and a unique talent to give to others. And when we blend this unique talent with service to others, we experience the ecstasy and exultation of our own spirit.

Kallam Anji Reddy

The climb might be tough and challenging, but the view is worth it. There is a purpose for that pain; you just can’t always see it right away.

Those who improve with age embrace the power of personal growth and personal achievement and begin to replace youth with wisdom, innocence with understanding, and lack of purpose with self-actualization.

Bo Bennett

I believe that God has put gifts and talents and ability on the inside of every one of us. When you develop that and you believe in yourself and you believe that you’re a person of influence and a person of purpose, I believe you can rise up out of any situation.

Joel Osteen

Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself and know that everything in life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences, all events are blessings given to us to learn from.

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Goals give us purpose, which, in turn, motivates us to make ourselves the best version in all aspects of your life.

Hannah Bronfman

Regardless of whatever I do, I know what my purpose is: to make a difference in people’s lives.

Tim Tebow

FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS

Are you a java junkie? Scientists found specific genes that are more caffeine-loving than others, so addiction to it might be genetic. In other words, you can go ahead and blame your parents for your coffee obsession.

If you pour cold water into a person’s ear, their eyes will move in the direction of the opposite ear. If you pour warm water into their ear, their eyes will move toward that ear. Used to test for brain damage, this process is called “caloric stimulation.”

You’re more likely to have weirder, scarier and sexier dreams when sleeping on your stomach.

“Family Feud” host Richard Dawson met his second wife, Gretchen Johnson, when she was a contestant on the show in 1981. And yes, he did kiss her.

After four years of planning and two months of working nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., a team of hackers at MIT turned their Earth and Planetary Sciences Department building into a giant, multicolored, playable Tetris game. It is considered unlucky to clean your house on the Chinese New Year. You risk sweeping away the good luck of the coming year.

Some areas in Scotland and Japan switched to blue street lights at night and saw a decrease in crime and suicide rates.

YOU FINDING PURPOSE

Finding purpose in retirement often involves aligning your time with passions you’ve neglected, engaging with your community through volunteering, pursuing new hobbies, spending time with loved ones, and generally finding activities that bring you joy and a sense of contribution, allowing you to feel connected and valued beyond your professional career. If you’re looking for your purpose, start with these ideas:

Explore your passions. Reflect on what you’ve always wanted to do but never had time for, like learning a new language, playing an instrument, writing, gardening, traveling, or artistic pursuits.

Volunteer your time. Donate your skills and experience to a cause you care about, whether it’s at a local charity, school, or community center.

Build social connections. Join clubs, groups, or activities that allow you to interact with others who share your interests.

Mentorship and coaching. Share your professional knowledge by mentoring younger people in your field or volunteering as a coach.

Family engagement. Spend quality time with your grandchildren, help with childcare, or create new family traditions.

Learn new skills. Take classes, attend workshops, or pursue online learning to acquire new knowledge and interests.

Start a small business. If you have entrepreneurial spirit, consider launching a small business based on your expertise or hobbies.

Travel and explore. Visit new places, experience different cultures, and engage in adventure activities.

Explore creative pursuits. Express yourself through writing, painting, photography, or other artistic endeavors.

Prioritize your wellbeing. Spend time on self-care practices like meditation, yoga, or regular exercise to maintain physical and mental health.

As you look for your passions during retirement, make sure you take time to understand what truly brings you meaning and fulfillment. Find a mix of activities that provide stimulation, relaxation, and social interaction. Be open to new experiences—don’t be afraid to try new things and step outside your comfort zone. And, if you’re struggling to find purpose, consider talking to a therapist or counselor.

DINING GUIDE

HERE’S A TIP

Want to keep your cut flowers fresh longer? Add a teaspoon of chlorine bleach to the water and change it out every few days.

Remove price tag residue off hard surfaces with hairspray. Or, WD40 works well too.

After your dishwasher has done its job, open the door and let the dishes air dry rather than machine dry. You’ll save on energy, while you add warmth and humidity to your home’s air.

A damp cloth plus baking soda should be your first weapon against stains in the kitchen and bathroom. It’s eco-friendly, and a mild abrasive, which works without scratching.

To stretch your laundry budget, cut fabric softener sheets in half. They work just as well. Also, save them after they come out of the dryer. They make excellent dusters for the home.

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Unsure

If the vegetables you are cooking give off an unpleasant smell, grab a small saucepan and simmer a bit of plain vinegar while cooking. It will negate the smell, and leave your house smelling pleasantly like mealtime afterward.

Thinking

Dinner and a Movie!

1. Karen Ames, Buckeye

Andrea Barrios, Goodyear 3. Nancy Arsenault, Litchfield Park

4. Monica Armstrong, Peoria

5. Priscilla Maurer, Sun City 6. Valerie Cialkowski, Sun City West

7. Juanita Kram, Sun City West

1. • Custom Draperies 2. Valid in all NW & West Valley locations.

8. Chris Harmonson, Surprise

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

Being in a healthy, loving relationship is something everyone dreams of having at a certain point in life, but what does it mean to be in a relationship? Here are some signs you’re in a “healthy” relationship:

1. You don’t depend on your partner for your happiness.

Whether you are with your partner or away from him, you continue to be happy and enjoy life to the fullest. Your happiness is self-generated and not dependent on the other person.

2. You are more concerned with giving than with getting.

You are both great givers, offering so much but without keeping score. And you give, not because you want to receive something in return, but because you’re both overflowing with love.

3. You don’t ‘play games’ with each other.

In a healthy relationship, there is no lying, cheating, manipulating, punishing, hiding or pretending. You don’t play games with each other, and you treat one another with love, honesty, appreciation and respect.

4. You give each other the freedom to be yourself.

In a world where so many people try to ‘fix’, change and control the person they are in a relationship with, you and your partner give one another the gift of freedom, allowing each other to be yourself freely, openly and unapologetically.

5. You give each other space.

Because you understand a happy and fulfilling relationship is built by two happy individuals, you give each other the necessary space, time and distance to express yourself and be yourself. You give each other the space and time to replenish, revive and renew yourself.

6. You take the time to appreciate each other.

When couples blame and criticize each other for the things that go wrong in their relationships, you two praise and acknowledge one another constantly, honestly and openly. You focus on the good traits of the other person and not on the negative ones, praising and reinforcing the positive behavior instead of the negative one.

No matter how much time you have to get things done in your busy life as the New Year kicks-off, check out this list of things to do when you find yourself with a few unexpected minutes:

5 MINUTES

Unsubscribe from one email list that overloads your inbox. Wipe down a bathroom counter or mirror.

Write a “thank you” note.

Tidy up a room in your home.

UNDER AN HOUR

Clean out the refrigerator. Clean out the freezer.

Schedule a doctor’s appointment, hair, nail or other personal beauty appointment. Purge clothes you don’t wear from your closet.

Create a weekly list of meals.

Clean your car. Organize bills.

ONE HOUR

Take a nap. Clean up your linen closet. Organize your closets. Take a walk. Make a list of projects to be completed. Meet a friend for coffee. Schedule a massage.

FREE DAY

Paint a room. Reorganize your kitchen. Clean the garage. Return items you’ve bought and haven’t used. Clean out and restock your pantry. Take a day trip. Volunteer at a local non-profit. Plan and cook meals for a month. Store in freezer. Read a book. Spend the day with a friend.

FLASHBACK

Answers from pg. 15

1. The Elgins. They were renamed the Temptations when they signed on with Motown in 1961.

2. Aerosmith, in 1974. It was penned by Steven Tyler. The version on the group’s Greatest Hits album had 52 seconds cut out and the lyrics changed.

3. Kelly Gordon in 1969. The Hollies followed with what became the more widely known version, although it only topped the charts in South Africa. Years later, Bill Medley added his version to “Rambo III,” in 1988.

4. Andy, on his debut album. The 1977 song was penned by his brother Barry.

5. “So Sad,” by the Everly Brothers, in 1960. The song charted around the globe, and numerous artists released their own covers, including Steve Wariner and Emmylou Harris

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1. What is the name of the snowman in the animated movie “Frozen”?

2. How many U.S. states does the Mississippi River run through or along?

3. Which product uses a cartoon character whose first and middle names are Horatio Magellan?

4. In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many “geese a-laying” are given to the narrator’s true love?

5. What kind of nuts are in a Snickers candy bar?

6. What is epimorphic regeneration?

7. Who starred in the 1980s exercise video series “Sweatin’ to the Oldies”?

8. How much of the human brain is made up of fat?

9. How many cups are in a pint?

1. Is the book of Immanuel (KJV) in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. Which Old Testament prophet said the most about the birth of Christ? Isaiah, Daniel, Ezekiel, Jeremiah

3. From Matthew 1:18, when Mary became pregnant, she and Joseph were ...? Married, Engaged, Just friends, Strangers

4. In Luke 2:8-11, how did the shepherds learn of Christ’s birth? Magi informed, Joseph announcement, Mighty wind, Angel appearance

5. Where did the wise men go first when they arrived in the Holy Land? Nazareth, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Hebron

1) Neither 2) Isaiah 3) Engaged 4) Angel appearance 5) Jerusalem

Jesse Olmedo, MD
James Barlow, MD Victoria Phan, PA-C
Brigitte Sledge, DO

QUIZ

1. What Swedish tennis player won the Australian Open, French Open and U.S. Open singles titles in 1988?

2. At the 2024 Paris Games, Greco-Roman wrestler Mijain Lopez became the first Olympic athlete in any sport to win five gold medals in the same individual event. For what country did he compete?

3. Name the goalkeeper who started for Brazil in its 1958 and ‘62 FIFA World Cup championships and was awarded with the FIFA Order of Merit in 1998.

4. What bowler was the first to complete the PBA career triple crown -- winning the U.S. Open, PBA National Championship and Tournament of Champions -- when he accomplished the feat between 1963-69?

SAVOR YOUR MEMORIES

Memory is an integral part of being human. Some philosophers have actually gone as far as to say memory is the mark of being human. Memories not only serve to shape identity and define who a person is, but they are also a key factor in the ability to learn and process new information.

Memories can be incredibly valuable. Many people may want to remember certain moments for the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, forgetting seems to be the common fate of most memories, and with incidences of Alzheimer’s on the rise, memories seem all the more vulnerable to forgetfulness.

Although you cannot make memories last forever, there are many things you can do to improve memory recollection, and hopefully your most important memories will last a lifetime. Here are some ways to create and hold onto vivid, long-lasting memories:

1. Get in touch with your emotions.

If you want to remember something, get emotional. Scientific evidence shows emotional arousal is directly connected to memory consolidation and endurance. The adrenal hormones released during emotional arousal regulate the consolidation of memory.

2. Pay attention and engage all senses.

The quality of memories is directly dependent on how attentive you were at the time they were formed. Be as alert as possible when experiencing something you want to remember with great clarity, vividness, and detail. Memory is a sensory experience, so engage all five senses both during the event and afterward when you recall it. The more attentive and engaged you are, the more you are likely to remember later.

3. Make as many associations as possible.

Memory is not confined to any particular place in the brain, but is instead a brain-wide process. Every memory is the result of a changed set of neural connections in the brain. It is a re-creation of past experiences through a synchronous firing of neurons that were involved in the original experience.

4. Recall the experience and share with others.

A lasting memory is not simply created at the time of the experience. Memories are actually formed after the experience and continue to be consolidated and changed each time an event is remembered. Therefore, the more you recall it, the more likely you are to remember it.

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