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by Janet Spencer The word ‘tsunami’ comes from the Japanese phrase meaning ‘harbor wave.’ On average, two tsunamis occur per year throughout the world which cause damage near the source. About once every 15 years, a destructive ocean-wide tsunami occurs. Tsunamis are giant waves generated by any large displacement of the sea level, usually by earthquakes, landslides, and volcanoes: Undersea volcanoes push up lava, forming unstable islands prone to collapse. Surveys show that the 1,360-mile (2,189 km) long stretch of islands from Hawaii to Midway Island has experienced over 70 underwater landslides, some of which are over 200 miles (300 km) long. One north of Oahu dating back 200,000 years is 150 miles (241 km) long, covering 14,300 square miles (23,000 sq km) and is over a mile thick, making it one of the largest underwater avalanches ever found. The tsunami generated by this would have reached heights of 65 feet (20 m) along the entire western coast of the U.S. Undersea landslides are particularly common since the end of the last Ice Age, when sea levels rose by about 425 feet (130 m) inundating shorelines that hadn’t previously been underwater. These now-saturated areas are particularly prone to collapse. (cont)
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Submerged volcanoes release super-heated lava which causes the cold sea water to flash into steam and rise to the surface in a cataclysmic heave. When Krakatoa erupted in 1883, the volcano blew apart, allowing sea water to rush into the underwater magma chamber. The resulting tsunami killed 36,000 people living on surrounding islands.
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Normal waves rise, break, and retreat, followed by a succession of waves that are an average of 300 feet (91 m) from crest to crest (called the wavelength), but tsunami waves may be so large that it takes a full hour for the wave to finish washing by, with the next wave following up to 500 miles (800 km) behind. It’s common for the first wave to be the smallest with succeeding waves becoming progressively larger.
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The longer the wavelength distance, the faster the waves move through the ocean. Normal waves travel at about 55 mph (90 km/hr) but the biggest tsunami waves can travel at speeds of up to 600 mph (900 km/hr) which is faster than most airliners.
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Shorelines that sit on the edge of a long shallow stretch of continental shelf suffer far less damage than shorelines that sit on the edge of a deep, steeply declining stretch of continental shelf. If the seafloor rises slowly, much of the energy of the wave is dissipated through friction. Tahiti escapes the worst of tsunamis because of this. If the seafloor rises steeply, the waves are forced into tall towers.
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The deadly force of tsunamis is exacerbated by the removal of natural barriers such as coral reefs, mangrove swamps, coastal forests, and sand dunes, all of which break up the force of the inrushing water. (cont)
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"Place an ice cube (or ice chips) in carpet divots left behind by furniture legs. This will help the fibers "plump up," and the spot will disappear!" -- A.I. in Utah
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Remove the annoying sticky residue from price tags with WD-40 or baby oil. This is for use on hard surfaces only. If you are unsure, test in an inconspicuous spot first to make sure the oil doesn't leave a stain where the tag was.
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"To help repel the dust on baseboards between cleanings, wipe with a used dryer sheet. To make this even easier, you can put the dryer sheet over a Swiffer-type floor cleaner. This way, you don't even have to bend down." -- M.E. in Alabama
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Felt circles are great for putting under small appliances on the kitchen counter. They are easier to move around, and they won't scratch the countertops. You can find them at the hardware store, or make your own by cutting out what you need from a piece of felt and attaching it to the bottom of your appliance with doublestick tape ... or even a drop of glue!
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Running a washing machine that isn't full not only wastes energy and water, it also wastes money because you're paying to run more washes. Always fill the machine -- but remember not to overload it! This applies to your dishwasher, too.
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TSUNAMIS (cont) •
Tsunamis are amplified by the funnel effect caused when they enter a wide shallow bay that narrows towards the shore, squeezing the energy of the wave into taller peaks of water. When the 1964 earthquake in Alaska sent out tsunami waves, most of the coast of California was hit with waves that were two feet (0.5 m) tall, but the bay in front of Crescent City, CA, funneled the same wave into 21-foot (6.5 m) crests that wiped out downtown and killed 11 people.
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The water may recede to unprecedented levels just before a tsunami hits, causing people to rush to witness the spectacle just before the first wave arrives. Tsunamis travel in groups with crests often an hour or more apart. People who rush to survey the damage or search for survivors after the first wave hits may be caught in the second wave.
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On April 1, 1946, a 50-foot (15 m) tsunami hit Hilo, Hawaii, killing 150 people, wiping out one-third of the town. The wave had been generated in Alaska, and had taken more than four hours to reach Hawaii, travelling at the rate of 500 mph (800 km/hr).
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Lisbon, Portugal sat near the epicenter of an earthquake on November 1, 1755. Buildings fell and fires started. People fled to the waterfront. An hour after the earthquake, the water drained out of the harbor, followed ten minutes later by a wall of water 50 feet (15 m) tall, which swept over the harbor and went ten miles (16 km) upriver. When it washed back out to sea, it dragged debris and people into the ocean, only to be followed by two more giant waves. Between the original earthquake, the aftershocks, the fires, and the tsunami, about 60,000 people died, equal to a quarter of the population of Lisbon. (cont)
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CHRISTMAS 2004 •
The magnitude 9.0 earthquake on December 26, 2004 near Sumatra in the Indian Ocean released more energy than all the earthquakes on the planet in the past 25 years combined. A 750-mile long (1,207 km) segment of the seafloor the size of California moved upward and sideways by 50 feet (15 m) generating the most destructive tsunami ever known.
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The quake displaced 7 cubic miles (30 cubic km) of seawater, generating a wall of water up to 100 feet (30 m) tall moving up to 500 mph (800 km/h) which killed about 283,000 people. Still, while the tsunami was in the middle of the ocean prior to hitting land, it reached a height of only 2 feet (0.6 m).
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Some areas of northern Indonesia such as Banda Aceh were hit by the waves only 8 minutes after the quake, while areas to the south such as Sri Lanka weren’t hit for 90 minutes or more. About 16 hours later, South Africa got hit with five-foot (1.5 m) waves, and even Antarctica recorded 3-foot (1 m) waves. In Banda Aceh, the waves reached 2.5 miles (4 km) inland. The rush of water going back to the sea was more destructive than the original incoming waves.
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About 30 minutes elapsed between each wave, and in most areas the third wave was the largest. Some areas experienced the rapid draining of bays prior to the arrival of the waves; others did not. Some had towering waves crashing over shore while others saw only a rapid rising of water levels. Because there was no tsunami warning system in place, there was no way to warn residents. Those who tried to phone or email found all government offices closed because it was Sunday morning. Even if they had been open, there was no way to get the word out to the people. Today, there’s a warning system in place.
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McDonald's is the world's largest toy distributor.
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The ice cream bean is a fruit with a taste very similar to its namesake vanilla ice cream. The tree that the bean grows on is native to the Americas and can reach nearly 100 feet tall, with bean pods up to 6 feet long.
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Anyone who moves to the Villas Las Estrellas, a settlement in Antarctica, must first have their appendix preemptively removed, because the nearest hospital is over 625 miles away.
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The limbo world record is under 6 inches.
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In 1994, West Virginia prison inmate Robert Shepard braided dental floss into a rope as thick as a telephone cord, used it to scale an 18-foot wall, and escaped.
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King Richard II once had to pawn his crown because he was such a spendthrift.
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The first Olympic race took place in 776 B.C. and was won by a chef named Corubus. Moments after receiving his first paycheck, he hired a cook and an agent.
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Swedish athlete Ari Petrof is a National Sauna Champion. He once stayed in a 212 F sauna for five hours and 10 minutes.
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The band called Postal Service took its moniker from the fact that members originally used USPS to send each other music tracks, due to their conflicting schedules.
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Golf balls were made of wood until the 16th century.
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Spam mail got its nickname from the canned meat after a Monty Python skit that made fun of Spam as tasting "horrible and being ubiquitous and inescapable."
Thought for the Day: "Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time." -- John Lubbock (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #46#46 Nov.Nov. 15th 2021 15th 202115th 2021
Rehil-Crest named the Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Anthony Rehil-Crest has been named the new Chief Clinical Officer for Heritage Health. He replaces Dr. Peter Purrington, who is leaving Heritage Health at the end of the year. “I am extremely confident in Dr. Rehil-Crest,” said Heritage Health CEO Mike Baker. “He is well suited to taking us forward as a community health center.” Baker also praised Purrington for his contributions to the organization over the last four years. “Dr. Purrington has a heart of gold,” said Baker. “I can’t imagine going through the last few years without his leadership. We wish him and his family the very best in his new role and community. They will be missed.” Rehil-Crest has been acting as the Vice President of the Medical Services since June 2020. In that role, he oversaw the medical providers at Heritage Health and helped to guide processes that improve quality care for our patients. “I am thrilled to be the next Chief Clinical Officer,” said Rehil-Crest. “My focus has always been on improving the lives of our patients.” Dr. Rehil-Crest is a graduate of New York Medical College and he is board-certified in Internal Medicine. He has also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Washington. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Health Care Administration at Oregon Health and Science University. He was hired in 2014 and much of his career has been spent in primary care at Heritage Health where he provides comprehensive care for patients. He also has a special interest in treating patients struggling with opioid addiction. “The fact that he has grown into this leadership position is a testament to his hard work and dedication toward our patients,” said Baker. “I know he will succeed as our Chief Clinical Officer.” Dr. Rehil-Crest believes the services that Heritage Health provides are vital to the Northern Idaho community. “I take pride in knowing that I work for an organization that takes care of anyone who walks through the door,” said Rehil-Crest. “Heritage Health will bend over backward to make sure that patients can get the medications, treatments, and tests that they need.” Dr. Rehil-Crest is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP). Fellowship is an honorary designation given to recognize ongoing individual service and contributions to the practice of medicine. He and his family live in Athol and enjoy spending time at Farragut State Park, Lake Pend Oreille, and various other outdoor activities.
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VA Ends Debt Relief The Department of Veterans Affairs called a cease-fire on collection of overpayments between April 2020 and September 2021 due to the COVID pandemic. Now that debt collection has started up again. The VA will not, however, actually make deductions from our benefits until January 2022. In addition, if you had unpaid medical co-payments before April 2020, they'll start collecting those again. That must mean the COVID pandemic is over, right? We're all doing well, grocery prices haven't soared, gas prices are still low, rents haven't increased, we all have jobs or at least enough income if a spouse didn't lose a job ... right? If the VA says you owe money, you'll receive a debt collection letter. In it will be options for debt relief. You might be offered extended repayment plans, compromises, waivers or temporary suspensions in payment. If you get a letter, address the situation immediately. Don't delay. There is a time limit to be considered for debt relief. For benefit debts, call 1-800-827-0648 or go online to ask.va.gov. After signing in, you can track your message all the way from submission to resolution and see all your past messages and responses. You can choose to get a reply back by email, phone or through the U.S. mail. If you have pharmacy co-payment or medical-care debt, call 1-866-400-1238. Another page to view is www.va.gov/manageva-debt/, where you can check the status of your debt. Look at www.va.gov/resources/vacovid-19-debt-relief-options-for-veterans-anddependents/ for more debt-related information and questions. Before you make any agreements about repayment, read and understand the fine print. A compromise means you'll pay less than the full amount, but it's due all at once within 30 days. A waiver means they'll forgive a portion of the debt. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
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By Dr. Holly Carling
DO YOU HAVE ADRENAL FATIGUE? Adrenal Fatigue, aka adrenal insufficiency, are non-medical terms used to describe a condition where the adrenal glands do not appear to be functioning up to par, but they are not in “failure” as yet. The adrenal insufficiency symptoms have a few common denominators: fatigue is the main one. But this fatigue makes it difficult to get up in the morning, and your best sleep is between 7am and 9am. Coffee, soda or some stimulant is needed to get moving in the morning or to keep going during the day. You find yourself dragging through the day, and just struggling to keep up with life’s demands. If you are stressed out, finding it is more difficult to deal with normal every day stressors, and don’t bounce back like you used to, sounds like exhausted adrenals. Craving sweets and salty foods is common. If life to too much of a drudgery, you may even deny yourself of fun activities because it is too much work to prepare for or too exhausting to do. If you have experienced prolonged stress or short periods of intense stress, post-traumatic stress syndrome, driven yourself to exhaustion, spent too much time working and too little time playing, you may now have adrenal fatigue. Prolonged illnesses, chronic steroid use, alcoholism, excessive coffee intake, drug abuse, and eating disorders can also play a role in
wiping out your adrenals. Common symptoms associated with adrenal fatigue are allergies, asthma, chronic respiratory infections, chronic inflammation and tendency towards diabetes. If you have difficulty handling stress or pressure, are less productive due to fatigue or lack of motivation, avoid emotional situations, have unexplained foreboding, fears or anxieties, “butterflies” in your stomach when nervous or tense, get flustered when hurried or under pressure, or tend to not think as clearly, especially under stress, have decreased tolerance for people, or get annoyed or irritated more easily, you probably have varying degrees of adrenal fatigue. Classic signs are getting dizzy when standing quickly, even to the point of feeling like you might black out, feeling chronically fatigued, just don’t feel well, but can’t put your finger on it, low blood pressure, blood sugar instability, and emotionally all over the place. You may also feel generalized weakness, cold a lot, and avoid cold, or have unexplained and frequent low grade headaches. Obviously, these symptoms can mean a lot of things. It takes some detective work to sift through all of your symptoms and determine the root cause. Once the underlying cause is identified, there is much that can be done to improve health.
Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with over three decades of experience. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d’ Alene clinic. Visit Dr. Carling’s website at www.vitalhealthcda.com to learn more about Dr. Carling, view a list of upcoming health classes and read other informative articles. Dr. Carling can be reached at 208-765- 1994 and would be happy to answer any questions regarding this topic.
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It’s Medicare Open Enrollment, what’s the big deal??? Why is my mailbox filled with advertisements and every commercial on TV trying to get me to call to save $ and get free stuff? Because you Baby Boomers are turning 65 at the rate of 10,000 every day and driving the Medicare market. You are demanding more benefits, lower premiums, and better care. As you know Medicare only covers about 80% of a beneficiary’s health care costs. It’s up to you to decide the best way to cover the other 20% and prescriptions. That’s where we come in. Medicare Made Easy is a LOCAL full-service agency specializing in Medicare Supplement, Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans. We review all the plans in Kootenai County and help you compare and choose the best one for you. Many include extra benefits like dental, vison, hearing and free gym memberships. There are new plans designed with Veterans in mind. If you are a Medicare Veteran, have TRICARE for Life or CHAMPVA, you can enroll in a $0 premium Advantage plan, enjoy all the extras, and receive a Part B Premium reduction in your Social Security check. Call soon, Open Enrollment ends 7 December.
Lynn Bryan, MSgt USAF, Retired 208-449-3663 lynn@mcmadeeasy.com www.McMadeEasy.com
1. Who released "Peg"? 2. Where did Thin Lizzy get their name? 3. Why did Simon and Garfunkel end up in a lawsuit over their release of "El Condor Pasa"? 4. Which artist wrote and released "Lovers Who Wander"? 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: "I'm a rambler and a rover, and I wander it seems, I've traveled all over, chasing after my dreams." Answers 1. Steely Dan, in 1977 on their "Aja" album. During recording, they went through seven guitarists before finding one (Jay Graydon) who nailed the solo. 2. From a character in The Dandy, a British comic. For a while after they got started, they were mistakenly called Tin Lizzy due to a Dublin accent that would leave out the "th" sound. 3. Paul Simon heard the song played by Los Incas and was told it was a traditional Peruvian song from the 18th century. Assuming it was therefore not subject to royalties, S&G recorded it and included English lyrics. A lawsuit was filed by the son of the man who'd written (and copyrighted) the song in 1933. 4. Dion, in 1962. It reached No. 3 on the Hot 100 chart. 5. "The Piney Wood Hills," by Buffy SainteMarie, released on her "Many a Mile" album in 1965. (c) 2021 King Features Syndicate
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1. LITERATURE: What is the name of Ron Weasley's house in the "Harry Potter" novel series? 2. TELEVISION: The sitcom "Petticoat Junction" spawned which other popular spinoff series? 3. LANGUAGE: What is the meaning of the Latin phrase, "littera scripta manet"? 4. MOVIES: What is the name of cartoon character Porky Pig's girlfriend? 5. U.S. STATES: What is the capital of Wyoming? 6. GEOGRAPHY: Which U.S. interstate highway is the longest in the nation? 7. AD SLOGANS: What product's TV ad sparked the catchphrase "Mikey likes it!"? 8. GEOMETRY: How many straight lines can be drawn through two given points? 9. FOOD & DRINK: What is the hottest chili pepper in the world? 10. MUSIC: Which iconic rock band was once named The Detours? Answers 1. The Burrow 2. "Green Acres" 3. "The written letter remains," motto of The National Archives 4. Petunia Pig 5. Cheyenne 6. I-90 7. Life cereal 8. One 9. Carolina Reaper (Guinness Book of World Records, 2013) 10. The Who (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
DEAR READERS: My recent letter from a pet mom who strongly believes cats should be allowed outside really touched a nerve among readers. They sent in some great responses, both for and against. Only a few are published here due to space constraints, but you can read all of them, unedited, at www.pawscorner.com. Here are just a few: DEAR PAWS: I do not have a cat, but I would keep them indoors because of the dangers from and to them. And I do not let my dog run free either. -- Mary Ann C. DEAR PAWS: My current cat thrives on being outdoors, and she loves coming in and being a lap cat, too. I never let my cat stay outside all night, however; definitely more dangers then. -Carol T., Leicester, New York DEAR PAWS: I think a person who lets any of their pets roam freely outside is uncaring, selfish and inconsiderate. A dictionary says this of a pet: "any domesticated or tame animal that is kept as a companion and cared for affectionately." -- Signed, I love my pet DEAR PAWS: Our pet cats still have an instinct to kill and be wild and free, just like big cats have. About the ticks: Just pull them off, put a little medicine on the bite, and that is that. -Adrian M. DEAR PAWS: I agree with you. I lost two inside/outside cats when living in Florida. One got killed in the road; one got killed by a neighbor's dog. After that I kept cats inside. -Linda K. DEAR PAWS: I just can't understand someone saying they "love having a cat," but they certainly don't seem to love the mess they leave in everyone else's yards! -- Becky H. What are your thoughts on the issue? Send them, or any pet care questions, to ask@pawscorner.com. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• On Nov. 25, 1783, nearly three months after the Treaty of Paris was signed ending the American Revolution, the remaining British soldiers withdraw from New York City, the last British military position in its former colonies. • On Nov. 26, 1862, Oxford mathematician Charles Dodgson sends a handwritten manuscript, "Alice's Adventures Under Ground," to 10-year-old Alice Liddell. Dodgson made up the story on a picnic, and Alice insisted he write it down. He published it under his nom de plume Lewis Carroll in 1865. • On Nov. 22, 1900, the first car produced under the Mercedes name is taken for its inaugural drive in Cannstatt, Germany. The car was specially built for Emil Jellinek, a fan of fast, flashy cars, who bought 36 of them. In exchange, the car was named after his 11year-old daughter, Mercedes. • On Nov. 26, 1931, the first cloverleaf interchange to be built in the U.S., at the junction of U.S. Rt. 1 and NJ Rt. 35 in Woodbridge, New Jersey, is featured on the cover of the Engineering News-Record. A piece on the under-construction Hoover Dam was relegated to the journal's back pages. • On Nov. 23, 1959, Robert Stroud, the famous "Birdman of Alcatraz," is released from solitary confinement for the first time since 1916. For 15 years, Stroud lived with canaries that were brought to him by visitors. • On Nov. 24, 1960, Philadelphia Warrior's center Wilt Chamberlain snags 55 rebounds in a game against the Boston Celtics and sets an NBA record for the most rebounds in a single game. Chamberlin broke more than 70 NBA records in his 14-year career. • On Nov. 28, 1979, a New Zealander sightseeing plane traveling over Antarctica crashes, killing all 257 people on board. The pilot had descended to 1,500 feet just as the plane reached Mount Erebus, a 12,444-foot volcano.
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Social Security Benefits Bump
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The news is in. Our Social Security benefit for 2022 will increase by 5.9%, slightly less than the 6.1% estimate the government put out this summer. Still, that's much greater than the 1.3% increase we saw for 2021 and the 1.6% the year before. The average monthly dollar increase will be $92, making the average benefit $1,657 per month for a single person. For a couple, a $154 increase would come to $2,753 per month. The official mail on the cost-of-living adjustment will come out in December. I've done my calculations for next year, and once again I shake my head. We've been notified already that I'll have a rent increase. Heating fuel is likely to go up 47%. We all know what has happened at the grocery store. Medicare Part B is sure to go up, maybe a $10 per month increase. There is one worrying note, and we need to think about how it will play out for us individually. The question is: Will that increase move us into a higher tax bracket? It depends on our provisional income. That number is any income (pension, wages, dividends and more) not from Social Security, plus half the amount of Social Security. Those of us who come in under $25,000 won't have a federal tax put on our Social Security. If that number is between $25,000 and $34,000, there will be a tax on half of our Social Security income. Over that and it goes up to a tax on 85% of our Social Security income. If your situation for 2022 is likely to put you in the category of having to pay taxes on your Social Security benefit, you can elect to have them take money out of your check each month. If you want to learn about that, call the IRS at 1800-772-1213 and ask for IRS Form W-4V. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
I imagine anyone who works with families considering moving their loved one into a community has heard this question. Our natural instinct is to assure the family that YES, of course they will! In my experience, most often times they do. However, finding ways to help make that acclimatization happen more quickly for new residents can mean the difference between them becoming a long-term resident or quickly moving out. Coming from the perspective of not only someone who has helped other families in this situation, but also as the adult daughter of parents who recently moved into senior living, I want to share some ideas on how to assist new residents to quickly make new friends and adapt to their new life in a community… I found in my experience, the personal touch makes the difference. By working just as hard to learn the likes/dislikes of a senior as you did about their care needs, you have a great chance of knowing how you can help bring them joy!
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Spend time asking questions like ‘Prior to retiring, how did your Mom spend her spare time?’, ‘When you were growing up did your Dad belong to any civic or community groups?’, ‘After retiring, what did your loved one do during the day?’, ‘What’s your Mom’s favorite topic of conversation?’ You will get to know the ‘person’ not just the ‘patient’ and will hopefully get ideas on what is meaningful to them… Nancy has aptly described our driving philosophy as we create a family of caregivers and residents in each of our homes!! If you know someone who would like to join our circle of caregivers in one of our homes, please contact Linda at 208-755-3637 or linda@lodgeliving.net. We even have gorgeous onsite studio apartments which include meals and all utilities as a part of our employment package. We are delighted to schedule around school commitments for our employees who are reaching ever upward. Call us!!
Linda Davis Director of building relationships. 208.457.3403 www.LodgeLiving.net
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Some changes might seem confusing at first, especially to an Aries whose impatience levels are pretty shaky this week. Take it one step at a time, Lamb, and soon all will be made clear. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) That difficult situation you've been dealing with continues to call for careful handling. Avoid quickly made choices that might not stand up when they're finally put to the test. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You still have lots of evaluating to do before you can consider making a commitment. It's better to move cautiously than to risk stumbling into a major misunderstanding. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A previously peevish partner offers to be more helpful with your problems. But remember: The final choice is yours. Be guided by what you feel is the right thing to do. LEO (July 23 to August 22) As the Big Cat, you sometimes can be pretty rough on those you suspect of betrayal. The best advice is to pull in those claws and listen to the explanation. It might surprise you. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your inner voice usually guides you well. But a note of caution: This is a period of mixed signals for you, so be careful that you don't misunderstand the messages you're getting. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Cupid's call beckons both single Librans looking for a new love, as well as couples hoping to strengthen their relationships. A workplace problem is quickly resolved. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) It's been a hectic time for you, and you might want to take a break to restore both body and soul. You'll then be set to face new challenges later this month. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) It's a good idea to take a more conservative approach to your financial situation right now. Some plans made earlier this year might need readjusting. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) This is a fine time to move boldly into those new opportunities I promised would open up for you. Check them over, and then choose the best one for you. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Congratulations. Your self-assurance is growing stronger, and you should now feel more confident about making that long-deferred decision about a possible commitment. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You're very close to reaching your goal. But be wary of distractions that can lure you off-course and leave you stranded far away from where you really want to be. BORN THIS WEEK: You have an inner sight that helps you see into people's hearts. You would be an excellent psychologist or social worker. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
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