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About the Cover...................................................... 4 Editorial................................................................... 5 Dementia: Early Detection & Prevention........... 10 Elder Decision Making & Conflict Resolution . . 12 Volunteering......................................................... 14 Life Flight Network Membership........................ 16 Teaching Independence...................................... 18 Help for Veterans Needing Home Care ............. 20 Do You Qualify Now? ........................................... 22 Expert Pediatric Orthopaedic Care..................... 24 Crossword & Sudoku.......................................28-29 Finding the Right Fit............................................ 34 Home Health Care vs. Home Care....................... 36 Myths About Social Security................................ 38 Run It By Tamara.................................................. 44 Learning to Live.................................................... 46

Activities and Events

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Teaching Independence

Overcoming learned self-helplessness

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Expert Pediatric Orthopaedic Care

Shriners Hospital for Children

Regional Events...................................................... 6 Support Groups.........................................................8 Community & Senior Centers..................................9

Directory Agencies, Free Referral Services and Volunteer Opportunities, Care Communities, Independent & Assisted Living....................... 39 Communication & Education, Events, Museums & Recreation..................... 40 Financial & Asset Management, Gifts & Shopping, Health & Wellness.............. 41 Home Improvement & Maintenance, Hospitals & Medical Care, In-Home Services.... 42 Legal, Pharmacies, Medical Equipment, Safety & Supplies, Veterinary............................... 43 Wise Guide | Spring / Summer 2013

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Editorial

About the Cover

Barbara Janusz, painting at her Studio by the Lake in Hope, Idaho

Cover Artwork: “Angler’s Gold”

by Barbara Janusz

About the Artist

Barbara Janusz received her Masters of Arts Degree from the University of California, Long Beach. She taught Art on the Secondary and University levels, and has given numerous Watercolor Workshops in the Western United States including Alaska and her Studio by the Lake in Hope, Idaho.

Janusz has exhibited in many juried shows, solo exhibits and has received numerous awards such as The Gold Medallion at the Rocky Mountain National, the Ruth Elliot Award for Women Painters of the West., Best of Show, Westwood Center for the Arts to name a few.

She is a signature member of Watercolor West and a member of the Northwest Watercolor Society.

Janusz describes how she paints, “Timeless moments in the studio transforming my imagination to collaborate with my emotion and memory. I realize

“Free Spirit” 22”x15”* (Giclée) while I am painting I have the choice of trusting the true nature of my experience, freeing myself to the newness of each moment, constantly clearing away thoughts and fears that have obstructed the trust that the painting can paint itself. I find myself dissolving into

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the clear water and purity of paint flowing on to the paper. One stroke leads to the next. The act of painting comes out of the now. I must be fully present with an open heart and mind, open to all possibilities.

This openness is not an absence of

“Birch Trees” 40”x60” commissioned

by Mr. and Mrs. A. Munson* (Giclée) thought but a clear attentiveness to the moment. It is not by effort but by letting go that the painting becomes its essence. I feel the act of painting nourishes my soul and the completed painting nourishes the soul of others. I am truly thankful for the journey.”

All Janusz paintings express a celebration of life. Her newest series of Waterfalls and Fly Fishing are sought by collectors because of their passionate and luminous qualities. Janusz has always been an advocate to preserve our natural environment and she has been a supporter of the Rock Creek Alliance since 1998 to preserve the habitat and the quality of water in the nearby tributaries and Lake Pend Oreille. Although she donates paintings to many causes, her donated original painting of “Rock Creek Falls” meant a lot to her. Janusz says, “As we view “Rock Creek Falls”, we feel its magnificence and power. The pure

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flowing water represents our future, our health and the preservation of our natural environment.”

Janusz continues to be inspired by her surroundings and her travels into nature. Her fly fishing series includes many scenes of Idaho, Montana and Yellowstone National Park. Her fly fishing series is exhibited at the Grizzly Bear and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, Art Works Gallery 214 N. First Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho (www.SandpointArtWorks.com), and Janusz Studio by the Lake during the Artists Studio Tour, August 9,10,11, and August 16,17,18 from 10 to 4pm daily (www.ArtTourDrive.com) in the Greater Sandpoint Area.

Janusz says, “Through the arts, our society depicts its self image and declares its identity to the world. The arts define our quality of life and forecast our visions of the future. They reveal our dreams and nourish our spirituality.”

You’re always welcome to visit Janusz Studio by the Lake in Hope, by calling (208)290-1279 or visit her website at: www.BarbaraJanusz.com.

“Rock Creek” 30”x22” donated original* (Giclée) *Giclée (archival limited editions) with varying sizes and prices are available online at www.BarbaraJanusz.com

Editorial

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Jonnie Bradley Editor

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Activities and Events

AJ’s Tails & Trails 5K Dog Walk Help raise funds for pets of the elderly and disabled - Saturday, May 18th, 10 am, 6th & Sherman, Coeur d’Alene. Additional information and online registration to participating in the dog walk can be found at: www.facebook.com/ajstailsandtrails, www.ajstailsandtrails.org, 208-691-1532. (It is not required that participants bring a dog!) To walk, registration is $20 adults, $5 kids 12 and under.

July 6-7, 2013

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Dog Shows You don’t have to watch Westminster to see a dog show. Spokane Kennel Club Dog Show, May 25th-26th, 8 am - 3 pm at Spokane County Fairgrounds; Coeur d’Alene Dog Fanciers, May 27-28th, 9 am - 3 pm in Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Two rules to follow: 1. NEVER touch a dog without asking first! 2. Only dogs registered in the show are allowed on the grounds.

Saturday July 6th 9-5 pm with a Gala Concert Event 6-9 pm Saturday July 7th 10-4 pm

Artists • Artisans • Growers • Food • Beer & Wine Live Music • Kids’ Activities • Demonstrations www.povlavenderfestival.com City Park, Newport, Washington

Admission $6 /Children 12 & under FREE Bus Tours $5

Shrine Circus Bring the family and enjoy a day of fun at the circus, June 15th at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4-7 pm Designated parking, food, handicapped access, music, public transportation. Admission $12 adults/$10 children 12-17 years/under 12 yrs. free. For more information contact the Coeur d’Alene Shrine Club 208-661-1560.

Quilted Gems North Idaho Quilters is holding their annual quilting show! June 21st, 10 am - 6 pm and June 22nd, 10 am - 5 pm. Get a chance to see all the wonderful quilting artwork at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

Lavender Festival 10th annual event with live music, local artisans & growers, wine & microbrew garden, gourmet food vendors and concert Saturday night.

July 6th, 9 am - 5 pm, Gala Concert 6-9 pm & July 7th, 10 am - 4 pm

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Newport City Park (1st & Calispel Sts.) Newport, WA Admission: $6; BRING YOUR GROUP! Special bus rate $5. Service animals only please.

More information: www.povLavenderFestival.com

Rock Out Cancer Concert July 13th at the Beyond Hope Resort.

Event begins at 4 pm with music into the evening. Attendees can boat in or drive in, camping available within walking distance. This event benefits local nonprofit organizations meeting the needs of those with cancer in our community: Bonner Community Hospice, Community Cancer Services, Celebrate Life and the Angels over Sandpoint. Visit our facebook page: ROCK OUT Cancer Benefit Concert for updates, and ticket locations.

ADA Celebration 2013!

With a special recognition to our veterans, DAC (Disability Action Center) celebrates the signing of the American Disabilities Act (ADA). With food, music, speakers, and booths, come join in the festivities, July 26th Human Rights Education building, Coeur d’Alene 10 am - 3 pm

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A great way to spend the weekend!

Self-guided driving tour of private studios in Sandpoint and outlying areas. Painting, metal sculpture, woodworking, jewelry, pottery, glass art, textile, photography, digital art and more!

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Maps available online and at the studios.

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Two Weekends: August 9, 10, 11 & August 16, 17, 18 from 10am - 5pm daily

Festival At Sandpoint Enjoy music under the stars on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint, August 1-11th, in Sandpoint celebrating their 31st annual summer concert series. For tickets and information contact 208-265-4554, www.festivalatsandpoint.com.

Artists’ Studio Tour The greater Sandpoint area artists would like you to join them for two fun-filled weekends on a self-guided tour of their private studios. August 9-11 & 16-18 from 10 am - 4 pm daily. Watch as they create unique works in a variety of mediums: painting, metal sculpture, jewelry, pottery, glass art, woodworking, textile, photography, and digital art.

Purchase work directly from the artist or have them create a work of art especially for you. In addition to the studios in town, enjoy a leisurely drive in any direction to the outlying studios. What a wonderful way to spend the weekend seeing art in the making!

WATCH FOR STUDIO SIGNS BY THE ROADS! More information and maps: www.ArtTourDrive.org.

Music under the stars, on the Lake,

in sandpoint, idaho Tickets & Info

208-265-4554

www.FestivalAtSandpoint.com Become a fan of The Festival at Sandpoint on facebook today and follow us on twitter too!

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Art In The Wild Fine Art Show The Friends of Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge is sponsoring their 2nd Annual ART IN THE WILD Fine Art Show, Sept. 21st at the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge just 5 miles west of Bonners Ferry. Come join us to appreciate nature-themed fine art while enjoying great food and live music. Free educational programs and activities will also be offered. Service animals only please. Check out the Friends website www.friendsofkootenainationalwildliferefuge.org and Facebook pages for other activities and programs going on all summer. Contact Jan Rose 208-267-7791 or KNWR 208-267-3888.

2nd Annual

ART IN THE WILD Fine Art Show

Fine Art featuring nature, wildlife and using natural mediums

PROgRAmS, AcTIvITIES, FOOD vENDORS, LIvE muSIc

SEPTEmBER 21, 2013 • 10 Am - 4 Pm Beautiful outdoor setting on Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge, Bonners Ferry, Idaho www.friendsofkootenainationalwildliferefuge.org

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Activities and Events

Walk To End Alzheimer’s

Roller Derby

The Alzheimer’s Association unites the community in a day of easy fun to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Sept. 29th, Riverstone Park, Coeur d’Alene. For more information, call P.J. Christo at 208-666-2996 or Sandi Druffel at 509473-3390, http://act.alz.org/NorthIdaho

Want to get out and have some fun for a good cause? Come watch the Roller Derby at Skate Plaza, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene. Admission varies with non-food donations for local charities and children under 10 years are free! For specific dates and more information: www.snakepitrollerderby.com

Punkin Chunkin Fall Festival This family-friendly event celebrates all things autumn and a “splattering” of punkin activities, takes place November 2nd at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds from 11 am - 4 pm Sponsored by ElderHelp of North Idaho, 208-661-8870 for more information.

Senior Moment Radio Program Listen every Saturday at 4 pm to “The Senior Moment” on KYMS 89.9 FM. Connie Clark with Home Helpers, interviews local resources and provides important information everyone can use.

Help Us Reclaim the Future for Millions!

Join Us in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Coeur d’Alene – Sept. 29, 2013 Riverstone Park http://act.alz.org/NorthIdaho

For More Information: call P.J. Christo at (208) 666-2996 or Sandi Druffel at (509) 473-3390 Volunteer • Participate • Sponsor • Donate

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Farmers’ Markets Kootenai Farmers Market: Saturdays 9 am - 1:30 pm at SE Corner Hwy. 95 & Prairie Ave. Wednesdays 4-7 pm at 5th & Sherman, Coeur d’Alene. All your old friends plus 12 new farmers, bringing new items; grass-fed pork, mushrooms, wild greens, great cheeses, raw milk, duck eggs, and sun chokes.

Rathdrum Farmers Market: 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month at the Rathdrum City Park. Begins May 5th and runs through the first weekend in October, 9 am - 3 pm

Support Groups RAPP Support Group: Relatives as Parents Program meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 12:00 noon. in the Jewett House, 1501 E. Lakeshore Dr. They provide a light lunch and daycare. Guest speakers provide educational information about available resources. For more information call Glenda Weaver 208-769-7096, cell 208-964-0667 or Margo Peebles 208-667-0320.

55+ Single Friendship Group: Meets every Wednesday at 5:30 pm at Elmer’s Restaurant on Highway 95 and Neider, Coeur d’Alene. We are a fun, friendly, and active group. For more information contact Linda 208-676-8456 and Ken 208-691-8060.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Groups Emeritus at Coeur d’Alene: 205 E. Anton Ave., Coeur d’Alene (off Government Way near Les Schwab), the 1st Wednesday at 12 noon (lunch included). Led by Mary Thomas 208-215-0064 and Ene Gaines 208-415-0366.

Kootenai Medical Center: 2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d Alene, the 3rd Saturday of every month from 1:30 - 3:30 pm in Classroom #3 on the main floor. Led

by Arlene Sleigh 208-772-2542 or amvs@my180.net and Connie Clark 208-769-9560.

The Four Seasons Assisted Living: 840 E. Dalton Ave., Coeur d’Alene (across from Coeur d’Alene High School), the 4th Monday at 5:30 pm (light dinner included).

Led by Aline Rohde 208-659-6719 and Arlene Sleigh

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208-772-2542. Free respite care available during the support group session provided by The Four Seasons with advance reservation, call 208-665-2100.

Telephone Caregiver Support Group: Are you feeling the need for a support group as a caregiver of Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and those with Medical Disorders but can’t make it to a local support group?

Here is your solution! Call the 1st Monday of each month from 1-2:30 pm to participate in a group session by phone. For more details please contact Kelli Moorehead 800-272-3900 or visit the website at www.alz.org

Community & Senior Centers Community and Senior Centers are great places to meet, have a tasty meal and enjoy a wide variety of activities, companionship and just have a fun time.

Give them a call and check it out!

Bayview Community Center: 20298 E. Perimeter Rd., Bayview 208-683-8040 Athol Community Center: 30355 N. 3rd St., Athol 208-683-2101 Lake City Center: 1916 Lakewood Dr., Coeur d’Alene 208-667-4628 Silver Valley Community Resource/Senior Center: 120 W Cameron Ave., Kellogg 208-784-8891 Benewah Community/Senior Center: 11640 Benewah Creek Rd., St. Maries 208-245-0269

Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center

Admission is FREE! Vintage Aircraft • Classic Cars • Military Memorabilia Modern Day Patents • Original Prototypes & Models Signed Artwork & Original Signatures of Famous Aviators, Inventors & Astronauts Summer Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8am to 4pm Winter Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm Café Hours: 11am to 3pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day Contact: (208) 255-4321 for up-to-date information and to arrange a special event or a group visit.

www.birdaviationmuseum.com NOTE: Inventors Association of Idaho meets the first Tuesday of the month.

For additional info, visit www.inventorsassociationofidaho.com

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ­­— Margaret Mead

Free Zyto Compass Scan • Aroma Touch Certified

Life Care is popular with the locals!

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Dementia: Early Detection and Prevention respond to treatments available today. A medical history, physical exam focused on neurologic findings, medication review, and sometimes blood tests or head scans are all used to determine the cause of cognitive impairment.

Normal aging alone does not account for memory loss. Contact your Primary Care Provider, a geriatrician (specialist in aging adults), or a neurologist for an evaluation. Early detection and treatment is important to having the best outcome.

symptoms starting before age 60).

Numerous studies on nutrition and supplements for prevention of dementia have been done.

Current research does NOT show an overall PREVENTION benefit

by Dr. S. Melchoire, from using a variety of medications Medical Director, On Site for Seniors or supplements studied, including: cholinesterase inhibitors, NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory ementia is the general term for medicines), gingko, estrogen a group of brain disorders that replacement, or Vitamin E. In cause memory problems, making it fact, higher doses (more than 400 difficult to think clearly. Different units) of vitamin E are no longer forms of dementia are due to recommended due to risk of serious changes in the brain structure itself. medical complications.

Alzheimer’s Disease is one of the What about PREVENTION?

Lifestyle factors are very most common forms of dementia

Preventing illness before it important in dementia risk profile. and causes many parts of the brain starts is important to many physical Studies have shown that people to shrink. Vascular Dementia diseases nowadays, including heart who remain physically active, happens when blood vessels that disease, cancer, and infections. socially connected, and mentally supply the brain are diseased.

Knowing the “risk factors” for engaged are less likely to develop

Symptoms of dementia may disease gives us the target behaviors dementia than people who are more start off very mild and progress over to avoid and lifestyle changes that sedentary and isolated. time. The speed at which dementia can be helpful in preventing illness.

For those with known “risk progresses can be slow or rapid, Dementia “risk factors” are not all factors” for dementia and those depending on the cause. Some avoidable. For example, age alone is wanting to prevent cognitive common signs of dementia can a risk factor for dementia since the loss, the best evidence supports a include: disease is more prevalent as we get lifestyle of physical fitness along • Forgetting events, important older (but not universal as we age, with ‘mental fitness.’ Physical dates, or conversations so memory loss is not considered fitness is not only important • Trouble with language (not normal aging). Other risk factors for the body, but also for brain being able to find the right for dementia may include: head health. Walking can be excellent word) trauma, stroke, diabetes, smoking, for your brain! “Mental fitness” • Trouble concentrating or and family history of dementia refers to staying active with reasoning cognitively stimulating activities. (especially early onset disease with • Problems with daily tasks, such as cooking or paying bills • Getting lost in familiar places • Loosing items • Personality changes (becoming irritable, fearful, aggressive)

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A non-profit, faith-based corporation meeting the physical, spiritual, and medical needs of the elderly on-site.

Early Detection

Early evaluation by a medical professional is key to diagnosing the problem. Many different medical conditions can cause memory or cognitive problems, some of which

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Social interaction is also proving important to maintaining brain health.

Finding mentally stimulating activities that are interesting and enjoyable is important to maintaining this habit throughout a lifetime. Some examples include: puzzles, sewing/crafts, scrapbooking, model building, woodworking, and playing board games or card games. Many computer programs are now available over the internet that help improve brain “fitness.” Social interactions are also important to providing brain “stimulation,” so staying connected to friends, family, church, and social groups is critical to brain health.

For more information on dementia detection and prevention, visit the Alzheimer’s Association website at Alz.org or UpToDate.com

Finding mentally stimulating activities that are interesting and enjoyable is important

Dr. S. Melchiore, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist, who relocated to Idaho in 1996 after completing her geriatric training at UCLA. After ten years in a local office practice, she ‘gave up the walls’ and is now the Medical Director for On Site for Seniors, a non-profit, Christian faith-based medical ‘house call’ program serving seniors and home-bound adults in our community since 2008. Seeing patients in their home setting provides a unique and valuable component to the healthcare partnership.

Enhancing Health with Heart and Spirit Skilled Care Centers * Sandpoint * St. Maries Both with special care units for those with difficult to manage behaviors.

Each facility has a fully equipped therapy department offering Physical, Occupational, and Aquatic Therapy for in-patient and out-patient therapy.

Medicaid - Medicare - VA - Private Insurance Assisted Living * St. Maries For those who want to keep their independence but have the convenience of someone around when they need assistance. Choose from a home-like setting in Cottage to fully self-contained apartments.

Services include but are not limited to: bathing, dressing, mobility, transferring, shopping, laundry, medications and supervision.

Aquatic Therapy Pool with built-in treadmill.

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Elder Decision Making & Conflict Resolution 2. How health care decisions should be decided and by whom.

3. Making financial decisions and completing transactions.

by Angela Marshall, 4. Resolving any disputes among Attorney/Mediator family members.

5. Real estate matters with landlords, upkeep, mortgages. ediation is a method to 6. Preparation of the estate resolve problems or to create documents, such as a will, agreement. It is much less expensive guardianships, powers of than litigation and it is more likely attorney. to preserve relationships with

Family members and others others than other traditional legal closest to the situation are in the avenues. In cases where there are best position to fashion the most multiple parties, such as families or appropriate and satisfying options caregivers, mediation can be very and solutions to many of the above effective in arriving at agreements. issues. Relying on the court to These voluntary agreements result dictate how things so personal in positive outcomes for the aging are handled may bring about an or disabled. unwanted outcome.

The mediator’s role is to be Mediation is an efficient, a neutral, impartial third party private, and inexpensive method facilitating a resolution of problems of resolution when compared to with all parties. Some of the areas at a lawsuit. Mediation sessions can issue might include: usually be scheduled within a few 1. Safety and quality of living for weeks from the time of the request the elder person. and most sessions last only a few

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hours or a day, depending on the type of case. In contrast, lawsuits often take many months, or even years, to resolve.

Mediation is particularly valuable when your dispute involves persons with whom, either by choice or circumstance, you

There is no reason not to try mediation. It most often will be to your advantage, both personally and financially.

Assisted Living & Memory Care Community Our all-inclusive programs offer an individualized approach to care, providing the right balance of independence and healthcare services for individuals facing different phases of memory loss.

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Join us for lunch, tour our community, meet our staff and see for yourself why Luther Park at Sandpoint was voted Best Senior Community in Bonner County 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012.

Private, spacious studio & 1 bedroom apartments Secure courtyard, gardens and walking path Emergency Response System 3 home-cooked meals per day

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Transportation to / from medical appointments Around-the-clock continuous personal care assistance Escorts and transfer assistance to meals and activities

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need to maintain a relationship. Lawsuits can polarize people and may ruin relationships, so an important advantage of mediation is resolving a dispute while maintaining the relationship.

An additional advantage of mediation is confidentiality. With very few exceptions (for example, when there is evidence of a criminal act), what you say during mediation cannot be revealed outside the mediation proceedings and cannot be used later in a court of law. By contrast, everything said in court or submitted in connection with a lawsuit becomes available to the public.

Even complex cases may cost only a fraction of the cost of bringing a lawsuit. For example, a day of mediation may cost each side less than $500. By comparison, a full-scale court battle could cost as little as $10,000 and usually much more. If you’re already involved in a lawsuit you can still use mediation.

Mediation often works even when the parties have hired lawyers and the dispute is in litigation. Parties may speak for themselves and can bring up creative ideas, personal feelings, and practical solutions that litigation alone may not address. The mediator may point out the strengths and weaknesses of each party’s position and, in turn, change each party’s view of the

prospects of winning (or losing) at trial, opening the door to a mutually acceptable settlement.

Finally, agreements reached through mediation are more likely to be followed than orders imposed by a judge. After going to court, someone (and often both parties) feel like they’ve lost. When this occurs the parties are much less likely to follow the orders. In contrast, a number of studies show that people who have freely arrived at their own solutions through mediation are significantly more likely to follow through.

There is no reason not to try mediation. It most often will be to your advantage, both personally and financially.

Angela has been practicing law since 2001. She especially likes doing guardianships for the elderly and children and mediating disputes. Angela is originally from the state of Iowa where she completed her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in business. After moving to Idaho to attend U of I Law School, she met her husband, Louis Marshall, who is the Bonner County prosecutor. They are the parents of three children, Nick, 21, Lauren, 19, and Liz, 13.

Need help deciding what to do?

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Volunteering . . . the Heart and Soul of Our Communities!

by Bob Small, RSVP Program Director

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he Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is proudly celebrating its 40th Anniversary; and is currently recruiting volunteers ages 55+ to serve throughout Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, and Shoshone counties. Sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging of North Idaho

BABY BOOMERS, SENIORS & RETIREES 55+ throughout north Idaho!

DISCOVER the benefits of VOLUNTEERING through the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

Senior Medicare Patrol • Ombudsman Tutor & Mentoring • Friendship Corps Food Banks • Meals on Wheels Animal Shelters and many more!

AGES 55+ • visit us online at www.aaani.org Phone: 800-786-5536 or e-mail: bsmall@aaani.org

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Retired volunteer helping student and North Idaho College; RSVP places baby boomers and seniors in volunteer positions where they can utilize their interests, skills, and experience to focus on community priorities.

RSVP Volunteers serve in many different rewarding venues and roles including Tutoring and Mentoring in local elementary schools, Public Libraries, Ombudsman (advocating for residents of long-term care facilities), Animal Shelter Workers, Thrift Store Workers, Court Visitors, Food Banks, Senior Centers, Senior Companions, Friendship Corps, Fit & Fall Programs, Police Agencies (volunteers on patrol, COP Shops, etc.), CASA (advocating for juveniles), Quilting, Emergency Preparedness, Hospitals, Meals on Wheels, and in the newest volunteer role as a member of the Senior

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Medicare Patrol.

Did you know that volunteering among older adults generates approximately $162 BILLION DOLLARS annually for the U.S. economy? This level of economic productivity is expected to increase each year as more baby boomers retire. Many of these retirees are anxious to share their experience and interests; and give back to the community. By extending a helping hand to others, volunteers are strengthening their neighborhoods and communities, and improving the quality of life for others.

Imagine…… if one day, all volunteers failed to show up at their work stations. What would our cities, towns, schools, parks, libraries, senior centers, places of worship, shelters, health clinics, and food banks look like? Think about the basic needs of our friends and

neighbors that would go unmet.

No home delivered or congregate meals! No assistance with reading!

No distribution of food and clothing to those in need! No citizens on patrol to ensure safe neighborhoods!

No senior companions! No instructors to assist with balance and exercise programs! The truth is that all of us are likely to cross paths with a volunteer at least once every day; and our quality of life would be severely diminished were it not for the countless, selfless services performed by volunteers!

Fortunately, volunteers have also discovered the personal benefits of volunteering. Research clearly shows that seniors who volunteer regularly experience “Improved Physical & Mental Health”, “Reduced Chronic Pain Symptoms”, “Reduced Depression and Anxiety”, “ Increased Independence”, “Lower Mortality Rate”, “Increased self-esteem and self-confidence”, and an “Overall Improvement in Their Quality of Life”. Volunteering is a win/win situation for both the volunteer, and the community! For those who question the value of volunteers; remember that “Noah’s Ark was built by volunteers; and the Titanic was built by highly skilled paid workers”.

Our newest volunteer opportunity, the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) is a free service designed to empower seniors in preventing Medicare abuse, error, and fraud. The SMP focuses on three points: to PROTECT seniors from scams and fraudulent activity; helping seniors to DETECT possible errors, abuse, and fraud; and to REPORT any discrepancies and/ or instances of fraud to the proper authorities. If you enjoy making

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There are many other volunteer opportunities and needs throughout all five northern Idaho counties. To learn more about all volunteer opportunities and the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), please contact Bob Small, RSVP Program Director at 800-786-5536 Ext. 235 or email: bsmall@aaani.org

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Life Flight Network Membership Provides Peace of Mind

by Erick Borland, Director of Marketing, Life Flight Network

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ife Flight Network, the largest notfor-profit air medical transport service in the United States is in its second year of providing service at its Sandpoint, Idaho base. The base has 14 highly-skilled personnel including flight nurses, flight paramedics, pilots and mechanics.

This team and the helicopter assigned to the base are ready to handle air medical transport on a 24 hour/7 days per week basis. In addition, the company’s nearby Lewiston, Idaho base provides fixed-wing service and back-up helicopter support when needed.

Life Flight Network works together with local EMS agencies and hospitals to provide critical care transportation for seriously ill or injured patients from the scene of an accident or medical emergency, or from one hospital to another.

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large rural area, transporting more than 300 patients over the past year. Proximity, coupled with the unparalleled high skill level of the company’s critical care teams, has helped to save lives and provide better outcomes for patients.

After Life Flight Network’s first flight on the day the base was opened, Bonner County EMS Chief Rob Wakeley said the call marked a significant advancement of emergency medical services in Bonner County. He stated, “A critically injured person in a very remote area of our county was delivered to Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane within 83 minutes of our system being notified. This was 27 minutes faster than our last airlift out of the same area in clear weather conditions.”

You can always count on Life Flight Network’s critical care teams to do all they can to save lives and

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provide the best possible outcomes in a medical emergency. Whether your age is 38 or 83, a Life Flight Network membership for just $60 per year provides you and your family with the peace of mind of knowing that an accident or other medical emergency will not also impact your household finances.

Life Flight Network maintains a robust membership program that currently serves more than 70,000 households and 153,000 individuals.

Your annual membership fee of only $60 per family covers you, your spouse or domestic partner, and dependents claimed on your income tax return for emergent, medically necessary transports.

Members transported by Life Flight Network bear no out-of-pocket expenses.

A membership application and terms are available at www.lifeflight.org.

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Call 800-982-9299 for more details Whether in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, western Montana, northern Nevada or northern California, members are covered if transported by one of Life Flight Network’s 15 bases throughout Idaho, Washington or Oregon or by one of our reciprocal partners, subject to the reciprocating program’s membership rules.

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Teaching Independence

by Panhandle Health District, Home Health Division

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t takes three days of doing something for an Alzheimer’s patient before they have learned self- helplessness,” says Brionn Tripp, an occupational therapist who contracts with Panhandle Health District’s Home Health program. People with advancing dementia have to perform tasks in sequence. “You can’t teach patients a new way or a new process. They’ll do it the way they’ve always done it or not at all.” says Brionn.

An OT (Occupational Therapist) enables people who have been set back by surgeries, strokes, Parkinson’s disease, dementia and more to perform the daily activities that allow them independence. They help patients to regain the ability to complete regular everyday tasks while also helping others find new ways to overcome physical limitations. The tasks addressed cover everything people do, activities of daily living (ADL’s) such as bathing/showering, dressing, grooming, shaving, cooking, cleaning, writing, eating and more.

OT’s help people with Parkinson’s tremors get food from their dinner plate into their mouths. They may suggest using weighted utensils or scooping food with bread in one hand onto a spoon with the other hand.

Occupational Therapists also help to educate family and caregivers to understand and recognize the patient’s progress.

Few are aware, in later stages of dementia, that patients need about 90 seconds to process a question someone asks them. Most people don’t realize that this 90 seconds is crucial and while it can seem like an eternity, it is very much needed for the patients. People may assume they’re not getting an answer and

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move on, but remember patience is a virtue and that someone with dementia may take a little longer to process the information.

The more we learn, the more we want to learn when working in this field. Therapists have learned to teach Parkinson’s patients to stretch so their muscles don’t atrophy and to work with their current abilities to prolong them.

Also that the minds of later stage dementia patients revolve around their mid-20’s to 30’s. Life is easier for them if family can organize

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their bedroom as it was when they were in their mid-30’s or if spouses can remember the sequence in which they have dressed their entire adult life.

People in the late stages of dementia are not helpless. It’s important for OTs to stay up on education and with the new techniques and continue to learn new ways to help patients and family members learn to work together.

Spouses have a hard time knowing when to help or not. A therapist can push patients and save the family

some hard feelings toward one another.

“I think all therapy should be in the home,” says Brionn. “That’s what they know, where they’re familiar. They don’t have to transition what they learn in a rehab facility to their homes.” The moments that give patients a sense of independence is why many Occupational Therapists began working in this field.

Therapy gives back the dignity that men and women need as they age.

Occupational therapy like physical and speech therapy are available to home health patients through a doctor’s order. Panhandle Home Health teams may also include a speech therapist, physical therapist, registered nurse and CNA. For more information on Panhandle Home Health’s therapy services, visit www.phd1.idaho.gov/homehealth/ homecare/therapy or call 208-415-5160.

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Help for Veterans Needing Home Care Filing for the benefit can be complicated and can take months; it really helps to consult with someone who has experience with the process.

By Bonnie Laiderman President, Veterans Home Care, LLC

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e Americans are aging – the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the number of Americans 65 or over increases by 10,000 each day. And given the choice, the vast majority of us (nearly 79 percent) prefer to do our aging at home, rather than in an institution. With about 80 percent of seniors having at least one chronic health condition that may limit physical activity, it’s not surprising that those of us over age 65 have a 70 percent chance of needing help with activities of daily living.

What do you do when simple activities like bathing, dressing, meal preparation or even getting in and out of bed, become a little more difficult? The answer may be home care provided by a qualified agency familiar with the needs of older adults.

Professional home care can be costly. For older adults on fixed or limited incomes, it is often prohibitive. But many wartime veterans, or their surviving spouses, could be receiving help to pay for home care from a source that they may not even be aware of: the Department of Veterans Affairs “Aid & Attendance” benefit.

This Department of Veterans Affairs benefit is for veterans with an honorable discharge who have served at least 90 days on active duty with at least

one day of service during a period of war or their surviving spouses. To qualify for this benefit, which pays for personal care and attendant home services, the disabilities must not be service related. There are also financial limitations associated with the benefit.

While the benefit has been available for decades, very few veterans are aware of its existence, or how to go about applying. It’s estimated that less than five percent of veterans who qualify for the Aid & Attendance benefit are actually receiving it.

Filing for the benefit can be complicated and VA approval can take months; it really helps to consult with someone who has experience with the process, like Veterans Home Care. It’s our specialty; we’ve helped more than 6,000 disabled men and women successfully apply for the benefit. Veterans Home Care also works on clients’ behalf whenever the VA requires additional documentation and monitor care to assure clients’ home care needs are met.

“I was used to doing everything for myself,” recalled nonagenarian Glyndorah Hubbard, whose late husband, Richard, served in World War II. “Then I fell and broke my hip. After I finished six weeks in the hospital and in rehab, I wanted to go back home, but wasn’t sure how I was going to manage on my own.

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care, it means the difference between having to go to a nursing home or other institution, and being able to remain in their own homes.

To learn more about qualifying for the Aid & Attendance benefit and receiving home care, contact Veterans Home Care at www.veteranshomecare.com or call 877-390-6377.

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I found out about the VA benefit and Veterans Home Care from my social worker at the rehab facility. They helped me figure out if I would qualify and helped me fill out the paperwork. They started my home care right away.”

The Aid & Attendance benefit is a godsend for wartime veterans. For most veterans or their widows who are able to access the VA benefit to pay for home

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Do You Qualify Now?

by Scott A. Thorsness, Director, Kootenai County Veteran Services

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ur country has fought in many wars and many gave their lives for our Nation’s and Allies’ freedom. Many have also given their life well after the war was over. How? By fighting illnesses and diseases caused by war. Some hardest hit are Vietnam Veterans.

Their enemy was not only human, but also an invisible enemy they couldn’t fight with the weapons they were issued. That enemy was a herbicide called Agent Orange. Vietnam is a dense jungle environment and the vegetation provided supportive cover to enemy troops. Millions of gallons of Agent Orange was used to eliminate much of the foliage. It was effective, but in more ways than one.

Upon returning home, our Veterans began experiencing many conditions that baffled modern medicine. Through years of research and with thousands of Veterans and their families speaking out, Congress enacted the Agent Orange Act in 1991.

This legislation empowered the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to declare certain maladies “presumptive” to exposure to Agent Orange and enable Vietnam veterans, as well as some veterans who served along the demilitarized zone in Korea in the late 1960s, to receive treatment and compensation for these health conditions. This decision was long overdue, and in many cases, too late for many of our Veterans.

Our country deemed that the use of Agent Orange was a danger to our troops. So, how is the VA helping our Vets now?

The Veterans Administration (VA) has been given specific direction to identify Veterans who have been exposed to Agent Orange, and if they contract certain conditions, compensate them for disabilities incurred because of the exposure.

The medical conditions currently associated with Agent Orange are: AL Amyloidosis, Chronic B-cell Leukemias, Chloracne, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Hodgkin’s Disease, Ischemic Heart Disease, Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Parkinson’s Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy (Acute and Subacute), Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, Prostate Cancer,

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Respiratory Cancers, and Soft Tissue Sarcomas.

How do you know if you qualify for this benefit? First and foremost, a Veteran must be diagnosed with one or more of the conditions listed above. Next, a Veteran must be able to show that they served in Vietnam. Qualifying factors for Vietnam service are: If the veteran served in the Republic of Vietnam, regardless of the length of that service, during the period January 9, 1962 to May 7, 1975 or on a ship or boat that operated in Vietnam’s inland waterways or which docked in Vietnam and the veteran went ashore.

There have been many cases in which the Veteran previously submitted a claim for one or more of the current presumptive conditions and was denied by the VA. This law wasn’t in effect until 1991, and medical conditions are continually being added to the list of presumptive conditions for Agent Orange exposure.

It is very possible a Veteran was denied because the condition they were diagnosed with, and subsequently filed a claim for, was not yet on the books as a claimable illness. If you were previously denied for one of the conditions now listed, you need to re-open that claim.

Depending on varying circumstances, your disability

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could be paid retroactive to the date you were previously denied.

If you feel you meet the above criteria for both diagnosis of a medical condition and service in Vietnam, contact your local County Veteran Services Officer or your Idaho Division of Veteran Services Officer. We are here specifically to aid the Veteran and their family in determining eligibility and submitting appropriate applications to acquire VA benefits.

This process is free and generally only requires a little of your time.

We as Service Officers will complete all forms and ensure the necessary documentation accompanies every claim. We will work with you every step of the way.

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Expert Pediatric Orthopaedic Care

by Kristin Monasmith, Public Relations Director, Shriners Hospital for Children.

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id you know the region’s experts in pediatric orthopaedics are located in Spokane, Washington?

For nearly 90 years, Shriners Hospitals for Children® – Spokane is where families who want the best pediatric orthopaedic care have been bringing their kids. The Spokane Shriners Hospital treats conditions ranging from serious orthopaedic issues requiring multiple surgeries, to fractures or sports injuries easily corrected through same-day surgery.

2013 brings new services, changes and updates to the hospital. Dr. William Bronson, a consulting orthopaedic surgeon at the Spokane Shriners Hospital since 1992, recently joined the medical team making four full time pediatric orthopaedic surgeons on staff. Adding a fourth surgeon will create the opportunity to see more patients in the Out Patient Clinic (OPC) and to perform more surgeries.

You will find the only fellowship trained pediatric orthopaedic surgeons in the region at the Spokane Shriners Hospital.

“Children are not small adults, when your child has an orthopaedic concern, what is most important is finding an expert who understands the needs of growing bones and joints,” says Dr. Bryan Tompkins, one of Shriners Hospital Spokane’s

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Do you know a child we can help? The region’s experts in pediatric orthopaedics are just a phone call away four pediatric orthopaedic surgeons.

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• Limb discrepancy/limb loss • Rehabilitation/therapy • Gait Analysis Lab

Shriners Hospitals accepts most major insurance plans. But whether or not a family has insurance has never been a factor, acceptance for care is based only on medical need and all care is provided regardless of the families’ ability to pay.

Shriners Hospitals for Children − Spokane treats kids 0-18 years old from Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and Canada. The hospital staff performs thousands When childhas hasanan Whenyour your child orthopaedic concern,it itis is orthopaedic concern, important they areby an important they are seen seen anunderstands expert who expertbywho understands growing bones growing bones and joints. and joints.

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of radiology, physical therapy and seem to be in pain anywhere else. casting appointments each year.

Our visit to urgent care resulted in The hospital still has availability a referral to an orthopaedic specialist to see more kids and is accepting who put him in a splint to be casted new patients. Access to care at the the next week. We figured we were on Spokane Shriners Hospital has the right path to care for Cody’s arm, never been easier, to request an but a friend insisted I take him to a appointment simply give us a call! pediatric orthopedist for a second

“Shriners Hospitals for Children opinion. I called Shriner’s Hospital in - Spokane has been treating kids Spokane and before the end of that with orthopaedic conditions for afternoon I had spoken directly to one nearly ninety years and we are Cody and his dad of the pediatric orthopaedic surgeons definitely poised for the next ninety,” who had reviewed Cody’s x-rays and said J. Craig Patchin, Shriners Hospital Spokane recommended that pins be put in his arm in order for the Interim Administrator. “We are proud to be a part bones to heal properly as Cody grew. of this community and to continue to care for the

We were at the Spokane Shriners Hospital the families in our region.” next morning for surgery. Every staff member treated

Although insurance payments have created our family with the utmost care and respect. I cannot a new revenue stream for the hospital system, say enough positive things about Shriners Hospital. reimbursements from insurance networks will not Without the expert pediatric orthopaedic care Cody replace traditional funding sources; the hospital still received, his arm may not have healed properly. relies on the generosity of donors to fulfill its mission.

They have a lifelong fan in our family and I plan on Please call the Donor Relations Office at spreading the word to anyone and everyone about how 509-744-1242 if you would like to learn more about great they are every chance I get!” —Staci Schneider, a how you can support Shriners Hospitals for Children grateful Mom. − Spokane.

Do you know a child we can help? The region’s experts in pediatric orthopaedics are just a phone Kristin Monasmith is the Public Relations Director call away, if you would like more information or at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Spokane. She would like to request an appointment, please call has been with the hospital for almost five years toll free: (888) 895-5951 or visit creating awareness and education about the pediatric www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/spokane. orthopaedic expertise at the Spokane Shriners Hospital.

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Montana State VSO: Randy Winter 406-755-3795 National Guard Armory 2989 Hwy. 93 North, Kalispell mvadkal@centurytel.net

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Veterans Helping Veterans

(The phrase comes from the safe zone behind the front lines where soldiers could relax and unwind without having to be on guard.)

Services available to veterans are employment counseling, service officers for VA claims, physical health proviers, mental health providers, veterans service organizations, haircuts, lunch, coffee and snacks.

Also available is military surplus gear and equipment; boots, cold weather clothing and other items. To qualify, a veteran simply needs a VA or military I.D. card, copy of their discharge papers, or copy of form DD-214.

• Plains, MT - May 4-5, Sanders County Fairgrounds, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm • Kalispell, MT - May 11, Evergreen Fire Hall, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm • Sandpoint, ID - June 15, Bonner County Fairgrounds, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm • Post Falls, ID - July 27, Greyhound Event Center, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm • Colville, WA - Sept. 21/22, Colville National Guard Armory, Saturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm • Libby, MT - Oct. 5/6 at the Armory, • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Scuttlebutt 2nd Annual Veterans Job Fair

May 22nd from 2:00-6:00PM at the Armory in Post Falls, Idaho. Employers with openings now or in the future will be there. Open to veterans, active military, guard/reservists and their entire family.

Business Boot Camp (Small Business Workshop) 12:00 - 4:00 pm For more information: Eric Swanbeck, 208-704-0548, eric@stvincentdepaulcda.org

Business Training for Veterans

The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its ongoing business training program for veterans called VETS or Veteran Entrepreneurial Training for Success. Scholarships are available for vetereans. The next 13 week course starts June 12th, every Wednesday night at the chamber office in Liberty lake WA. The curriculum provides everything the new business owners needs to know about starting or running their own business. Phil Kiver a chamber employee, veteran, and graduate of the course will be your point of contact: 509-999-8645, phil@spokanevalleychamber.org

Backpacks for Veterans!

The Priest River VFW Auxiliary assembles small backpacks containing comfort items (toothpaste, combs, soap, shampoo, towels, razors, etc.) for needy veterans. The backpacks are available at the Veterans Clinic (Kaniksu Health Services) in Sandpoint & through the VFW in Priest River.

Individuals and organizations who know of veterans in need, or would like to help, are encouraged to call 208-448-4426 to obtain backpacks for veterans.

Mentoring

Ever thought of being a mentor or wondered if there was anyone who would be willing to mentor you?

Pairing up Veteran’s with similar experiences to help each other grow.

If you might be interested in being a mentor or mentee - call 509-444-8387 for more info.

Operation Homefront

A non-profit organization, receives donated homes from national lenders and provides them to wounded heroes, surviving spouses and veterans of any era, regardless of wounded or disability status. Accepted applicants are required to complete a 2-year financial counseling program, at the end of which, they are given the home mortgage free. They must be able to maintain the taxes, insurance, etc. They do not have to pay mortgage or rent.

Applicants for this program can apply through the Homes on the Homefront (HH) web site at www.homesonthehomefront.org - OR - by calling 800-722-6098

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AT EASE! Fly Fishing Lessons

Burning Boots Trail Club

At the Spokane Vet Center in Mirabeau Park.

This project is provided through the generosity of the Spokane Fly Fishers http://spokaneflyfishers. com and Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing. There is no cost and all supplies and equipment will be provided to men and women combat veterans who are service-connected disabled, or not, interested in learning what fly fishing is all about from equipment selection to fly casting, entomology, fly-tying, reading water, knots and more. This is for all fly fishers from beginning amateurs to all levels of ability.

If you are interested please contact Jeff Jensen at the Spokane Vet Center at 509 893-4742 for details. Classes will begin this spring.

A Non-Profit Wilderness Excursion Group for Veterans by Veterans.

The purpose is to provide wilderness excursion trips and activities for veterans, who could otherwise not afford, or participate in on their own. The BBTC is open to all branches and ranks including ROTC, Police and Fire.

Our mission is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for veterans to be with other veterans and not have to explain themselves, or be isolated because of PTSD and other issues specific to veterans. We are based in Spokane Washington and operate in the northwest areas to include Washington, Montana, ldaho, and Oregon. Gear and equipment rentals are free of charge for those in need.

Activities include but are not limited to: Hiking, Backpacking, Hunting & Fishing, Snowshoeing, Winter Camping, Kayak & Canoe Trips, Cabin and Camp Retreats.

Contact: Kellie Richardson, 208-625-0588, kellier@burningbootstrailclub.com or Steven Meisner, 509-720-1595, stevenm@burningbootstrailclub.com

Sport & Hobby Fair May 25 - 12:00 - 3:00 pm 13109 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley

Do you have a hobby you would like to share, or are you looking for a hobby to start? Is your significant other looking for people with the same hobbies?

Join the Spokane Vet Center in meeting people with similar backgrounds and interests, finding new hobbies and activities ranging from RC Planes & Cars, Automobile & Motorcycle enthusiasts, hunting, fishing, off-roading, crochet, art and photography and more!

Call 509-444-8387 for info or to reserve booth space.

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WITHIN RANGE RESOURCES VA Medical Center (VA Hospital) 800-325-7940 4815 N. Assembly St., Spokane

If you are already registered, call this number.

If not, call Extension #7009 first to register your eligibility, then call this main number and ask to make an appointment.

Transportation

Need a ride to the VA Medical Center in Spokane? Call 509-434-7019 or 208-265-2738 (the backup number if you can’t get through).

Veterans needing transportation to appointments at the VA Hospital in Spokane, call 72 hours in advance to get on the manifest. Must be ambulatory. If not, they will make other arrangements for you.

Routes and Schedules: • Noxon Van: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays • Noxon - Bull River Junction - Clark Fork - Hope Sandpoint - LaClede • Priest River - Newport - Diamond Lake Chattaroy - Spokane VA. • Libby Van: Tuesdays and Thursdays • Libby - Bonners Ferry - Sandpoint - LaClede - Priest River - Newport Diamond Lake Chattaroy - Spokane VA.

CBOC’S AND RURAL HEALTH CLINICS Coeur d’Alene CBOC . ...............208-665-1700/1704 2177 N. Ironwood Center Dr.

OUTREACH CENTERS VA Outreach Center 509-444-VETS(8387) www.vetcenter.va.gov Fixed base: 13109 East Mirabeau Pkwy, Spokane Valley Spokane Mobile Vet Center - “Leave No Vet Behind!”

We come to you! Serving N. Idaho, Washington, Northeast Oregon and Northwest Montana with our Mobile Vet Center.

Mission: To help combat veterans and their families readjust to life after war or sexual trauma. Services, such as individual, group, marital, and family counseling; alcohol/drugs assessment and referral; assistance with employment and education; Veteran and spouse/significant-other benefits assistance are available at no cost to the Veteran or family.

Schedule: Coeur D’Alene -1st & 3rd Wed, North Idaho College, Colville VFW - Every other Friday, Sandpoint VFW - 2nd & 4th Thursdays, Kalispell Vet Center 690 N. Meridian Rd., Suite 101 406-257-7308 or 877-927-8387 Missoula Vet Center 500 N. Higgins Ave., Ste 202 406-721-4918

Colville Rural Health Clinic .............. 509-684-3701 1200 E. Columbia, Colville

Need your prescriptions filled in Sandpoint?

Medicine Man Pharmacy in Super 1 accepts your vouchers! 208-597-7466

Kalispell CBOC.................................. 406-758-2700 Three Mile Professional Bldg.

31 Three Mile Dr., Ste 102, Kalispell

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Libby Veterans’ Clinic ........................ 406-293-8711 211 E. 2nd Street, Libby Missoula CBOC .................................. 406-493-3700 2687 Palmer St., Ste. C, Missoula Sandpoint Veterans’ Clinic................ 208-263-0450 Hwy 200, Ponderay (Kaniksu Health Services) Let us never forget their sacrifices.

Finding the Right Fit

Good...

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by Dana Klaas, Executive Director, Bestland Senior Living

Friendly, Fun, & Feels Like Home!

3 Months FREE RENT for Veterans & Surviving Spouses who sign a 1 year lease!

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elocating a loved one isn’t an easy thing to do.

Statistics have shown the benefits to living in an active community and being around people on a daily basis. Health, and in some cases, even memory improves.

When investigating the option of relocating your loved one, the first step is to objectively consider their needs. What is being done for them that they cannot do themselves? How will this change over the next few years? The next step is to learn the difference between Independent, Assisted, and Memory Care Living and what is included in each of those options. Also Veteran’s assistance may be available to help with the cost of care.

Most independent communities offer meals, transportation, and housekeeping. If your loved one can live independently, but needs assistance with activities of daily living, an independent community might still be the answer. Some retirement communities have partnered with home health companies and offer services such as bathing assistance, medication reminders, and help with dressing. This enables your loved one to interact with other independent residents and join in the many activities that keep them active and healthy, generally at a much lower rate than residing in an assisted living community.

If independent living isn’t an option, assisted living may be necessary. When considering an assisted living community, one should meet with the nurse in charge.

Inquire about the ratio of aids on duty compared to residents in the community. Ask about their certifications, have they had any violations to the state certifications? What activities do they provide for social and physical interaction?

If memory care is needed, do your research and it is

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extremely helpful to join a support group. Members of the support group can offer suggestions and often, refer you to a perfect community for your loved one.

When visiting a memory care community, make sure the staff is trained to deal with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. The community should also have many enjoyable memory care related activities to engage your loved one.

Have your loved one speak with residents on your visit, find out if they are happy and fulfilled. Observe how staff members interact with the residents. Most of our staff at Bestland have been here for many years and love our residents like their own family! Make sure to ask the community about Veteran’s Assistance, they should be able to give you contact information for the Veteran’s Service Office, who can provide valuable information on whether your loved one may be eligible for Veteran Aid and Attendance benefits as well as other benefits.

Many of our residents are veterans and I was inspired by a story I read recently on Facebook about a WWII Veteran who was flying on a commercial airline. A gentleman noticed his hat with the WWII emblem on it, and offered to give up his seat in first class for him, but the Veteran declined stating that the acknowledgement from the gentleman was enough. It reminded me of our residents, when they are asked to share life stories, they are very humble, but truly they have lived incredible lives including living through the depression and through many wars as well. They are truly the greatest generation that ever lived. I have the special opportunity to work with this generation on a daily basis. Their stories are truly amazing as are their unyielding bravery and devotion to the cause they fought so bravely for. I am also reminded that life is short and our goal is to take care of our residents, make them feel joy, feel loved, and be fulfilled.

Ultimately our needs are basic; being accepted for who we are is simple human nature. Make sure the community you choose is the right fit for your loved one. When looking for Independent and Assisted Living, sometimes adult children make the decision with great intentions, but the loved one really must experience the community personally in order to determine if it is the right fit for them. Even though the transition can be challenging, most of our residents say they wished they would have made the move sooner.

They are happier and healthier as a result!

Statistics have shown the benefits to living in an active community and being around people on a daily basis. Health, and in some cases, even memory, improves.

Dana Klaas was raised in CA and attended Cero Coso College and University of Phoenix. Dana has two boys, Hunter 15 and Conner 12, and Husband Karl, who are the greatest blessings in her life. Dana’s previous career had been as a territory sales representative for Sunrise Medical and later as a Realtor. Seven years ago she decided to make a change in her career and happened into Senior Housing. Today she is the Executive Director at Bestland Senior Living. Dana says God put her exactly where he wanted her, working with the Greatest Generation and sharing in their lives each and every day, she is truly grateful!

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Home Health Care vs. Home Care

Paul Johnson, Owner Alliance Family Services Home Health

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ome Care and Home Health Care are similar in that they both provide services in the patient’s home. Both share the goal to help clients stay as active and independent as possible, while maintaining their ability to safely stay in their own homes. These services are not limited to the elderly, as many qualifying clients are young adults and even pediatrics.

There are several notable differences between Home Care (often referred to as PCS or personal care services) and Home Health Care (Skilled services).

The first of these is who is delivering the services.

In a PCS episode, services are delivered by CNA’s (Certified Nursing Assistants) or Caregivers. Skilled episodes are referred to as such because the services are delivered by “skilled” medical professionals, such as Registered Nurses, and Physical, Occupational or Speech Therapists. Any one of these professionals or all may work collaboratively with the client to regain their independence.

Coverage of services is another difference in the two types of care. PCS is generally covered by Medicaid, Long term Care Insurance, and some private insurance, but it is not covered by Medicare or Medicare HMO insurances. Skilled services are covered by Medicare and Medicare HMO’s as well as Medicaid and most private insurances.

Because Home Health Care is a “skilled” service, patients must have a qualifying condition and a Dr.’s order for services to be covered by insurances. Skilled needs are those needs that must be performed by or under the supervision of a health care professional.

Examples would include wound management, dressing changes or establishing exercise programs after joint replacement. Home care does not require a Dr.’s order but often require some sort of assessment by the insurance in order to cover care. Medicaid sends a nurse reviewer out to establish a need and the

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number of hours for which a patient qualifies before they can begin getting PCS services.

Another important difference to remember between PCS and Skilled Services is duration of services. PCS episodes tend to last a lot longer than Skilled Services as they help patients maintain their current level of function by assisting with ADLs (activities of daily living) such as laundry, meal prep and transportation, and can go on for years.

Skilled services tend to be short in duration and focused on helping patients return to their former level of function after some sort of medical episode: hip replacement, fall with fracture, pneumonia or an open wound the patient is unable to dress themselves. Medicare approves 60 day episodes to facilitate recovery and allow clients to return to their prior activity level.

A conversation with your Doctor is the first step in determining what your health needs are and how best to address them. Once you are sure what help you need, you then can begin looking into

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which company best fits your needs. There are many resources for helping you find a home health or home care company, one of the best can be personal recommendations. If you have a friend or family member that has used a company in the past and had a good experience, that may be the best testament to the quality of their care. There are many resources online, just search home health or home care agencies in your zip code, and you should get a list of those licensed in your area. Many of these websites rate the companies and/or tell how they have done in past surveys, all helpful information when making a decision. Always remember that if you make a decision and find that you have chosen a company that doesn’t fit your needs, for whatever reason, you can change companies without repercussions.

Paul Johnson has lived in Sandpoint for 19 years with his wife and three children. He is currently the administrator and part owner of Alliance Family Services Home Health. He has managed behavioral health facilities prior to shifting to Home Health and has a passion for delivering the best care possible to clients and their families. He enjoys learning and working with others who share his passion for delivering quality, compassionate care.

A conversation with your Doctor is the first step in determining what your health needs are and how to best address them.

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Myths About Social Security

By Andrea Coy Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

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ike any other successful and long-standing program or organization, there are a number of myths surrounding Social Security. Some of them are grounded in truth but just slightly misconstrued. Others are completely out of line with the truth. Let’s take a look at a few.

Myth 1: Social Security is just a retirement program.

Social Security is more than a retirement program. It provides benefits to retirees, survivors, and people with disabilities who can no longer work. In fact, almost seven million disabled workers and nearly two million of their dependents get Social Security disability benefits.

Six and a half million dependents of deceased workers (including two million children) get Social Security survivors benefits. Social Security is more than just retirement.

Myth 2: I don’t need to save because Social Security will take care of me when I’m retired.

Social Security was never intended to be a person’s sole income in retirement; it should be combined with pension income and personal savings and investments.

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Your Social Security Statement is available at http://www. socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. It is a great place to get an idea of what to expect during retirement.

You can also visit our Retirement Estimator at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator.

Myth 3: If I work after I retire, I’ll be penalized.

An earnings limit only applies if you plan to collect Social Security before your full retirement age.

Once you reach your full retirement age, there is no penalty and no limit on the amount you can earn. You can determine your full retirement age by visiting http:// www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2/ retirechart.htm. The earnings limit for workers who are younger than “full” retirement age is $15,120 in 2013. (If you exceed this limit, we deduct $1 from benefits for each $2 earned over $15,120.) If you are reaching your full retirement age in 2013, there is a higher earnings limit of $40,080 for the months leading up to your full retirement age. (If you exceed this limit, we deduct $1 from benefits for each $3 earned over $40,080 until the month you reach your full retirement age.)

Keep in mind that if we withhold some of your benefits due to work, we will re-compute your monthly

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benefit amount when you reach full retirement age to account for those months that we withheld your benefit. Remember there is no limit on earnings for workers who are full retirement age or older for the entire year.

Myth 4: To apply for benefits or do business with Social Security, I need to go to an office.

Not only is this false, but we encourage you to do business with us the most convenient and fastest way at www.socialsecurity.gov.

At our website, you can apply for benefits, use our Retirement Planner, and get an estimate of your benefits, request a replacement Medicare card, and much more. You’ll find it all, along with answers to your questions, at www.socialsecurity.gov.

Andrea Coy is a Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration and has worked for the agency for over ten years. She conveys Social Security program information through public presentations, print articles, as well as radio and TV interviews. Andrea grew up in North Idaho and graduated from George Fox University with a degree in History and Spanish.

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Agencies, Free Referral Services & Volunteer Opportunities Alzheimer’s Association Inland NW Chapter, N. Idaho Office...................................... 208-666-2996 www.alz.org/inlandnorthwest P.J.Christo, RN; email: pj.christo@alz.org 24-Hour Help line..................................800-272-3900 We connect families to needed programs, products and services, provide Dementia Information, Local Support Groups, State and Federal Advocacy, educational programs, workshops and lectures for caregivers, families and the general public.

Area Agency on Aging of North Idaho...208-667-3179 2120 Lakewood Dr. Ste. B., Coeur d’Alene Toll Free................................................ 800-786-5536 Do you have questions about senior services and resources available in your community? Are you eligible for extra help paying for prescription drugs or help paying the monthly Medicare Part B premium? For free information and to discuss your options. Call us!

Compassionate Care Referral Service... 208-660-9982 http://www.compassionatecarereferral.com/ We help by referring you to the best fit for your Assisted Living, Senior, and Disabled Care Services needed. Through mutual discussion and needs assessment, I will create for you a customized short list of possible solutions.

Goodwill Industries - Workforce & Family Services 204 Larkspur St., Ponderay...................208-265-1984 1221 W. Ironwood Dr., Ste.101, Coeur d’Alene........................................208-667-6463 www.discovergoodwill.org Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest provides skills training, testing, job placement and retention services, youth mentoring, and case management.

When you shop at our 11 Goodwill® stores or online at www.shopgoodwill.com, $.89 of every dollar directly supports our services in the community.

Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired................................................208-769-1411 2005 Ironwood Pkwy, Suite 222, Coeur d’Alene mgrandstaff@icbvi.idaho.gov ICBVI is a state agency that provides free independent living training and offers adaptive aids, such as magnifiers and talking devices, to help individuals who are struggling with vision loss to be more independent in their homes and the community.

Panhandle Health District Senior Companion Program www.phd1.idaho.gov Benewah County...................................208-245-4556 Bonner County......................................208-263-5159

Boundary County..................................208-267-5558 Kootenai County.................................. 208-415-5160 Our free program assists those who are homebound, isolated and lonely. Volunteers are trained to offer companionship, transportation, and respite care.

Volunteers are 55 years or older and are passionate about serving. Qualified volunteers earn an hourly stipend and all volunteers receive mileage reimbursement.

Care Communities, Independent & Assisted Living Bestland Senior Living Community.....208-665-1600 606 E. Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene www.bestlandcda.com Bestland Senior Living offers 3 home-cooked meals per day, weekly housekeeping with linens, transportation, all utilities, wi-fi, and cable TV at one low rate. We are a smaller community offering residents a warm and loving atmosphere where they truly feel at home!

Bristol Heights Assisted Living.............208-661-6862 2220 W. Prairie Ave., Coeur d’Alene www.bristolheightscda.com Locally owned and operated offering private rooms, an intimate, home-style atmosphere and a strong commitment to the residents we serve, the family values we incorporate, and the ability to respond fully to the needs of our residents and their families.

By The Lake Assisted Living..................208-762-3828 1027 E. Honeysuckle, Coeur d’Alene www.bythelakeonline.com Assistance at its best! Affordable customized care for the individual needs including Alzheimer’s & Dementia with 24-hour RN available. We give a sense of family in a compassionate and caring environment.

Garden Plaza of Post Falls.....................208-773-3701 545 N. Garden Plaza Ct., Post Falls www.gardenplazapostfalls.com Garden Plaza of Post Falls is Idaho’s place for retirement living, with three levels of care on one beautiful campus. With upscale amenities, gourmet dining and a dynamic social schedule, this is a wonderful place to call home.

Life Care Center of Sandpoint.............. 208-290-8726 1125 N Division, Sandpoint www.LCCA.com Life Care Center of Sandpoint specializes in long term care, special needs and dementia care, post-operative and acute illness restorative nursing and therapy, 24/7 admissions. Respite stay is also available. Semi-private and private rooms. Schedule your tour, today!

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Luther Park at Sandpoint......................208-265-3557 Assisted Living and Memory Care 510 Olive Ave., Sandpoint • www.luther-park.org Do what you want to do and leave the rest to us! We offer every level of care from unassisted independent living to full memory care. It’s all available at Luther Park. We are the best deal in town!

Rose Terrace Country Homes.............. 208-623-6154 5672 W. Rhode Island, Spirit Lake Rose Terrace Cottages...........................208-665-0580 632 N. 21st St., Coeur d’Alene www.roseterrace.org Our quaint, home-style facilities offer a compassionate, caring environment with well trained staff 24/7. Nurses available 7 days a week, wonderful meals and fun activities. Private and semi-private rooms. Medicaid accepted.

Valley Vista Care Skilled Centers 820 Elm St., St. Maries..........................208-245-4576 220 S. Division, Sandpoint....................208-265-4514 Assisted Living 820 Elm St., St. Maries...........................208-245-5908 www.valleyvista.org Enjoy a comfortable, homelike setting in either our assisted living or skilled care centers. We offer physical, speech, occupational and aquatic therapy

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for in-patient and out-patient rehab. Specializing in an innovative activity program and two unique behavior care units.

Communication & Education Blue Sky Broadcasting, Inc.................. 509-879-6236 610 W. Hubbard, Ste. 207, Coeur d’Alene Covering North Idaho, Eastern Washington, Western Montana & Canada! Tune into your favorite Blue Sky Broadcast station for music, sports, weather and current events. For more information or to advertise call Spokane’s tallest marketing professional, Troy Murphy.

IdahoGoes............................ IdahoGOES@gmail.com IdahoGOES.org We’re five Idaho public colleges and universities, working together to provide a wide range of educational choices to help you develop the career that’s right for you. No matter the career path we can help you get there.

Events, Museums & Recreation Art In The Wild Fine Art Show.............. 208-267-3888 Sponsored by Friends of Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge, 287 Westside Road (5 miles West of downtown Bonners Ferry) www.friendsofkootenainationalwildliferefuge.org

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2nd Annual ART IN THE WILD Fine Art Show features nature-themed art and art using natural elements exhibited in a beautiful outdoor location. Come enjoy great food, free educational programs and activities along with live music. Saturday, September 21st, 10AM - 4PM. Service animals only please.

Artists’ Studio Tour .............................. 208-263-2161 Information & Maps: www.ArtTourDrive.org Spend a weekend or two in and around Sandpoint!

We invite you to visit the working studios of Painters, Sculptors, Jewelers, Potters, Glass Artists and more!

Studios open Friday/Saturday & Sunday - August 9-11 & 16-18, Hours: 10-5 daily.

WATCH FOR STUDIO SIGNS BY THE ROADS! Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Ctr... 208-255-4321 325 Bird Ranch Rd., Sagle www.birdaviationmuseum.com The Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center strives to educate visitors about the historic contributions of aviators and innovators who have helped create modern technology and to celebrate these individuals who have forever changed the way we live. It only takes one person to change the world.

Dover Bay Development...................... 208-265-1597 www.doverbayidaho.com Dover Bay Resort is a waterfront resort community on Lake Pend Oreille 3 miles west of downtown Sandpoint, featuring waterfront home sites, condos, cabins, cottages and bungalows. The Marina Village includes a marina, vacation rentals, café, market, fitness center with heated pool, 9 miles of walking and biking trails and 9 acres of parks and beaches. Fun for the whole family!

The Festival at Sandpoint..................... 208-265-4554 525 Pine St., Sandpoint www.festivalatsandpoint.com The Festival at Sandpoint presents music under the stars on Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint, Idaho with an eclectic line-up for their summer concert series August 1-11, 2013. Info & tickets: online or by phone.

Pend Oreille Valley Lavender Festival...509-671-0295 City Park (1st & Calispel Sts.), Newport, WA www.povLavenderFestival.com 10th annual Lavender Festival features artists, artisans and growers, wine and microbrew garden, gourmet food and live music. July 6th, 9-5 & Concert 6-9. July 7th, 10-4.

BRING YOUR GROUP! Special bus rate $5. Admission $6, Children 12 & under FREE. Service animals only.

Do you have a plan for growing your forest? Are you aware if your timberlands have any insect or disease issues you should know about? Idaho Forest Group works with you to keep your forests healthy.

Windermere Coeur d’Alene Realty Cindy Perry SRES..................................208-691-2540 1000 Northwest Blvd., Coeur d’Alene www.cindyperryhomes.com Cindy is an honest, hardworking Seniors Real Estate Specialist who has your best interest at heart having demonstrated the necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel clients age 50+ with all their real estate needs.

Gifts & Shopping Goodwill Industries Retail Stores 204 Larkspur St., Ponderay...................208-265-1980 1212 N. 4th St., Coeur d’ Alene ..............208-664-2552 317 Seltice Way, Ste. A, PostFalls...........208-773-6181 www.shopgoodwill.com Goodwill Industries operates modern stores in Coeur d’Alene, Ponderay and Post Falls. The stores are filled with unique bargains that change daily. Sales support Goodwill’s programs that help people obtain jobs and assist adults and children with special needs.

Rob McKenney, Custom Cartoonist..... 208-597-6358 Bonners Ferry Cartoons can be custom designed for almost any occasion or purpose, only limited by your imagination. Call to discuss your needs. Pricing is very reasonable, after all, it’s all in fun!

Health & Wellness Audiology Research Associates............ 208-255-4389 123 S. Third Ave., Suite 9, Sandpoint Serving Sandpoint for over 20 years. We help you hear better! Hearing evaluations for adults and children.

We sell the most advanced digital hearing aids available and each hearing aid comes with 3 to 5 years free batteries. doTERRA Essential Oils.........................208-818-1235 Contact Erin Smith • Erin34smith@gmail.com doTERRA (CPTG) Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils represent the safest, purest, and most beneficial essential oils available today. Experienced essential oil users will immediately recognize doTERRA superior quality standard for naturally safe, purely effective therapeutic-grade essential oils.

Financial & Asset Management Idaho Forest Group...............................208-255-3200 687 Canfield Ave., Ste. 100, Coeur d’Alene www.idahoforestgroup.com

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Home Improvement & Maintenance

In-Home Services

J’s Drains, Hayden.................................208-704-3763 If you want a trusted, friendly, and respectful service man, call Jason. I am a 3rd Generation Idahoan, licensed and insured. No job is too big and I’m available any time!

Addus Home Health..............................208-667-2309 914 W. Ironwood Dr., Ste.201, Coeur d’Alene www.addus.com Since 1979 we have been providing quality inhome care; companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation; transportation to appointments, bathing assistance, medication reminders. Our costeffective services are designed to improve health and well-being and make your choice easier to remain independent at home.

Hospitals & Medical Care Life Flight Network................................800-982-9299 22285 Yellow Gate, Aurora, OR www.lifeflight.org Life Flight Network is a nationally recognized, air medical service. Our Sandpoint base serves Northern Idaho and a $60 annual membership means your family will have no out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary flights.

Shriners Hospital for Children 911 W. 5th Ave., Spokane, WA............... 509-455-7844 Shriners Hospitals for Children - Spokane provides expert pediatric orthopaedic specialty care to children from Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and Canada. Children ages 0-18 receive all care and services in a family centered environment regardless of the families’ ability to pay.

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Alliance Family Services 708 Superior St., Ste.B, Sandpoint Home Health .........................................208-255-1640 Outreach Director ................................208-512-0814 www.alliancefamilyservices.com We are committed to providing quality home health services such as Skilled Nursing, CNA’s, Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapists. We are dedicated to promoting independence and quality of life to all those we serve throughout North Idaho.

Auburn Crest Hospice.......................... 208-773-7731 Toll Free.................................................877-773-7133 1596 E Seltice Way, Post Falls www.auburncrest.com

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At Auburn Crest Hospice, we listen to our patients, their loved ones, and committed caregivers to develop a care plan that puts the wishes of the patient first, which enables patients to live out their lives with comfort, dignity, and control.

Comfort Keepers of North Idaho 820 E. Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene Coeur d’Alene & Silver Valley................208-765-9511 Sandpoint..............................................208-265-9522 www.comfortkeepers.com/office-125 Comfort Keepers provides in-home care for seniors and the disabled in all five northern counties of Idaho.

Our unique brand of care giving engages individuals physically and socially, while helping them maintain independent living in the comfort of their own homes.

Panhandle Health District....................208-415-5160 Home Health Services 8500 N. Atlas Road, Hayden www.phd1.idaho.gov We believe firmly in educating the community about their choices in selecting a home health agency.

Reaching remote homebound patients in Idaho’s 5 northern counties providing physical, occupational and speech therapy, CNAs, dietitian services, and RN case management throughout patient’s care.

Res Care Home Care..............................888-390-6730 1015 W. Ironwood Dr., Ste. 101, Coeur d’Alene www.ResCareHomeCare.com www.RestAssuredSystems.com ResCare is all about providing you with skilled caregivers, when and where you need them! At home, in a long-term care facility, or assisted living. We also offer Rest Assured®, a web-based telecare system for in-home, non-intrusive care and security monitoring.

Veterans Home Care……………………877-390-6377 11861 Westline Industrial Dr. STE 750, St. Louis, MO www.veteranshomecare.com We help qualifying wartime veterans or widows apply for the VA’s Aid & Attendance benefit. We promptly provide home care - with no up-front cost, help navigate the VA approval process and help clients meet VA criteria, to keep their pension - and home care.

Legal Marshall Law Office...............................208-255-7260 120 E. Lake St. STE #213, Sandpoint Serving Idaho’s 5 northern counties Providing professional, yet personal, mediation services to assist in resolving conflicts and disputes. I am able to help you through each step of mediation, preparation and filing of legal documentation if needed.

Pharmacies, Medical Equipment, Safety & Supplies Northwest Health Systems, Inc.............509-744-9891 2818 N. Sullivan Rd., Bldg.2E, Spokane, WA www.NWHSRX.com We are a long term care pharmacy specializing in medication management systems, electronic medical records and medical supplies. Please call us to see how we can help with the safety and efficiency of passing medications in your facility.

Veterinary Dog and Pony Show…………………….509-991-7314 Erica Curless, Certified Equine Massage Therapist Visit “Erica Curless” on Facebook!

Mobile bodywork serving horses and dogs at your home or barn in North Idaho and Eastern Washington. Enhance your investment and help your horse or dog move better and perform better. Specializing in performance horses and dogs, geriatrics, injury recovery and prevention.

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Run It By Tamara

by Tamara Jacobson, Compassionate Care Referral Service, Inc.

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t can be quite challenging to answer all the different multilayered questions asked by families seeking help with senior care. It can be a bumpy road when the parent(s) are thinking one thing and the adult children are in disagreement. Many times my clients have said they ‘want to run it by me’ for my opinion. Here are a few inquiries that were brought to my attention:

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In-Home Care? Assisted Living?

Independent Living?

Let’s discuss the differences!

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From a concerned daughter, “Mom and Dad need some kind of assistance in the home because of numerous falls and not being able to summon help, but they refuse to even address this issue? What should I do?”

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Many seniors feel like the kids are trying to take over, or they don’t want to give up independence for fear of what change is next!

Often, no matter what you say, it will be like a tug of war of wills.

My advice would be to include a third party (a third cord in the rope) namely, the family doctor.

The doctor can be a good ally who can listen to both sides separately and assess from a safety and health standpoint what the recommendation should be.

Its funny how someone other than family can get through and sound so much more reasonable!

Tamara Jacobson provides FREE assistance finding suitable care to fit your needs.

208-660-9982

www.CompassionateCareReferral.com

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Of course this is more likely to be a solution if the doctor has a trusted relationship with the patient.

Perhaps this way the family can discuss what they think about what the doctor has suggested and move forward. Pulling in the same direction is sure easier. I have seen this result in some good compromises.

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From an area senior, “Tamara, I have noticed several memory slips (aka Senior Moments) and it is really concerning me that I may have Alzheimer’s! How do I know if this is a warning sign?”

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After retracing my steps and not finding my misplaced credit card, I had my own similar thoughts!

Normal, typical aging “slips” or perhaps something more concerning to be brought to the

attention of a doctor, is actually well explained in a handy easy-to-read brochure produced by the Alzheimer’s Association called 10 Warning Signs of Dementia. It can be found on their website, www.alz.org or can be requested by calling our North Idaho Inland chapter at 208-666-2996.

It can be a bumpy road when the parent(s) are thinking one thing and the adult children are in disagreement.

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From a pet owner, “Tamara, are there any Assisted Living Communities in our area that would accept my dog if my doctor and I agreed that it was in my best interest to move out of my own house?”

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I certainly understand why you would want your best friend with you in this move. Since a lot of assisted living communities are set up in a home type arrangement, issues such as allergies and permission from other residents would have to be addressed.

Some communities also have resident cats or dogs and do not want other animals to interfere with their turf. It does not hurt to inquire and discuss the matter because each situation is unique. I have found with a little homework, there are usually some good fits to keep you and your dog together.

Tamara Jacobson is a Senior Care Consultant and founder of Compassionate Care Referral Services, Inc., www.CompassionateCareReferral.com Tamara formed the company as a way to connect area seniors and services in a personal but professional manner.

Straight forward comparisons are discussed to fit the individuality of her client. She also holds the Treasurer position with CareNet Kootenai.

If you would like to submit a question and ‘Run It By Tamara’ regarding senior day-to-day care issues, please email to: RunItByTamara@outlook.com or call 208-660-9982.

More inquiries will be included in the next issue of The Wise Guide keeping names anonymous. There is something so encouraging and comforting just sharing our concerns with one another. I look forward to hearing from you!

—Tamara Jacobson

Providing quality in-home services since 1979.

From companionship to specialized home care, designed to make your life easier... to remain safely, independently and comfortably at home.

• Senior Assistance with housekeeping, transportation, meal preparation, bathing & dressing, laundry, medical reminders, and more.

• Short or Long-Term Assistance for clients recovering from illness or injury, helping to regain independence & self-sufficiency.

• All care providers are carefully screened, pass a federal background check and are fingerprinted for your safety.

• Individual care plans and training designed to meet your specific needs.

Serving all of North Idaho including Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah and Shoshone Counties.

We offer competitive rates with numerous payment options: Medicaid, Veterans Programs for Veteran or Surviving Spouse, many Long Term Care Insurance Policies.

Available 24 hours a day, including holidays!

Pride in the services we provide, our staff and our client’s satisfaction is what makes us “30 years and counting!”

Call today to learn how we can help you!

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Learning to Live

by Mary Jean Tranfo, RN, Auburn Crest Hospice

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wo things in life are certain, death and taxes.

I know nothing about taxes; my husband knows a lot about them though. He stresses about them, fuddles over them, swears a lot, then we sign the form, write a check and we’re done for another year.

Death is something I know about, after all, I’m a hospice nurse. Hospice is about death and dying, right? But that’s not why I’m a hospice nurse. I’m a hospice nurse because I have the privilege of learning about living while I work with those who know their days are numbered. My job is to help people who choose to live life to the fullest do just that during their remaining days. And they teach me about living in return.

Here’s what I mean. The other day I cared for a woman with a terminal diagnosis. I helped get oxygen to her home, started her on some effective pain medicine and taught her about how she could conserve her energy for the things that were most important to her. The certified nurse aide came to shower her, paint her nails and put lotion on her feet and legs. After that she cleaned up the bathroom and changed the woman’s bed sheets. The social worker had been there the day before arranging for meals to be delivered, and applied for Medicaid. The spiritual counselor would be visiting the next day to help the woman find solace and comfort. “Sometimes that happens through payer,” I told her. “But if you don’t

feel like praying, you can talk about elk hunting, or whatever else has meaning and brings value to your life.“

In return she shared with me her memories of growing up on a farm, milking the cows and collecting eggs before she went to school. She talked about raising her five children in Cleveland, sometimes as a single parent because her husband was in the armed forces overseas. We talked about fishing in Alaska, how the best part of the fish fry afterwards was the halibut cheeks and how the only way to eat them was with plenty of butter, salt and pepper. We laughed.

She talked about wanting to die with her family present, pain free and not “making it scary for the kids.” And I assured her I could help with that. She knew that there were therapy dogs available to visit, the possibility of a massage therapist, people who could volunteer, play music for her, sing with her, rub her feet and hands with scented oils. She said she’d think about it. Maybe next week.

That night a woman called. Her father had just passed away. Could I come out? I went and together we picked out the suit and tie for his funeral. As I bathed him she told me he had been a teacher, written several books and raised her to be a good Christian daughter and how she was going to live his legacy as a wife and mother. The room was dark except for the candles she’d lit, the wind howling outside the farmhouse. We held each other and cried.

As I was driving back home at 3:00 am I shivered, not from cold, but from the happiness I felt at being honored to share people’s lives with them and the opportunity to learn wisdom, grace and humility from them. People who are dying know a lot about living and they teach me every day.

I would like to invite all of you who read this to learn to live through the eyes of those faced with a terminal illness. Spend time with your loved ones, or volunteer with a Hospice agency. It is such a rewarding experience and it means the world to them, and you will be surprised as to how much you learn and how much it means to you!

If you would like more information about Auburn Crest Hospice services or to have a hospice representative consult with you at your home, call 208-773-7731.

Mary Jean has been nursing for forty years, in may fields: public health, travel nurse, ER, ICU, home health, Management and Administration, and most recently in hospice. She is married and has 3 grown children and a teenager. She enjoys gardening, cooking, and sewing. She says that if there’s two things she does good, it’s grow kids and tomatoes! She loves nursing and has never wanted to do anything else.

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My family and I are extremely grateful for not only the medical support you gave my father, but the emotional support and selflessness you have given to our family.

You will forever be in our hearts.

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* SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL – Empowering seniors to prevent healthcare fraud. Free training provided.

Classes starting now! Call Dan Glenn directly at (208) 667-3179 Ext. 232 * FRIENDSHIP CORPS – Serve as a friend to homebound seniors and “put a smile on the face of a senior.”

FREE training provided. Next training session begins April 17 (consisting of 4-three hour sessions); concluding May 8, 2013! Call Dave Hoover directly at (208) 667-3179 Ext. 234 * OMBUDSMAN – Advocating for residents of long-term care facilities. FREE training provided. Classes start soon.

Call Jan Noyes directly at (208) 667-3179 Ext. 243 * TUTORS & MENTORS – Discover the joy of helping a young child improve their reading skills.

Call Betty Bray-Baker directly at Ext. 241 * MEALS ON WHEELS – Delivering hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors. * CASA – Serving as an advocate for juveniles within the juvenile justice system. * FOOD BANKS – Loading, unloading, sorting, shelving, bagging & distributing food to those in need. * POLICE AGENCIES – Patrol neighborhoods, traffic control, COP Shops, clerical tasks, etc. * VISITOR’S CENTERS – Welcoming and assisting visitors to our communities. * FIT & FALL PROGRAMS – Helping seniors to improve their balance and agility. * ANIMAL SHELTERS – Caring for unwanted and abused animals. Serving as a foster care pet home. Walking dogs.

Cleaning and grooming. * SENIOR CENTERS – Preparing and serving meals, coordinating activities, companionship, etc. * QUILTING – Providing warmth for the homeless, and those affected by fire or other disasters. * PUBLIC LIBRARIES – Improving literacy among the residents of our communities. * COURT VISITORS – Appointed by the Court to assist in determining the need for a guardianship. * EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS – Assisting with the planning, coordination, and dissemination of information necessary to prepare for any disaster. * AREA AGENCY ON AGING – Data entry & filing. Assisting with collection of timesheets & onsite visits for the RSVP Program. * THRIFT STORES – Sorting, pricing, stocking shelves, & customer service for various area thrift stores who raise money for non-profit agencies that provide numerous community services.

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…… and many other volunteer activities to choose from!

For more information or to arrange for a presentation to your group contact Bob Small at (208) 667-3179 ext. 235 AGES 55+ visit us online @ www.aaani.org Phone: 800-786-5536 or e-mail: bsmall@aaani.org