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Getting older has made me look diﬀerently at aging BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ The first time I poked fun at the Rolling Stones for being too old to rock ‘n’ roll was in 1997. The band, led by then54-year-old Mick Jagger, was in Tempe to play at the Sun Devil Stadium. Lead guitarist Keith Richards was a few weeks shy of turning 54 — a couple years younger than I am today. The Stones must have torn it up that night, because news reports from the concert indicated that sparks from their pyrotechnics set off a huge blaze in some bleachers behind the stage. So much for my jokes about that being The Depends Tour. I raise the point out of a desire to clarify some things concerning the concept of old age. One, despite having multiple college degrees by the time I reached my thirties, I was still a naive jackass. Retrospect is startling that way, helping you know what you don’t know. Two, the older I get, the more distant old age feels. Part of that is wishful thinking. But also, it seems to take longer to get old in the 21st century, with all our technology and science, than it did back a couple decades ago. Or so I’ve deluded myself. In addition to swabbing away some of my naivete, aging has also increased my tolerance. One example is the newfound respect I have for Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, who at 44 is leading the National Football League in passing yards and completions while chasing an unfathomable eighth Super Bowl ring. For context, Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was 3 when Brady made his NFL debut. Brady peaking again this late in athletic life makes you wonder how long he can go without a noticeable decline in performance. I had the same thought a few weeks ago while listening to Don Henley, lead singer of the Eagles, hit www.LovinLife.com

some impossibly high notes on classics like “One of These Nights” and “Desperado.” At age 74, Henley sounds no different than he did back in the day. If his voice is being helped along by autotune or technical wizardry, I couldn’t tell. What’s more, I didn’t care. On a Saturday night in September in Downtown Phoenix, surrounded by 15,000 other lunatics who also knew every lyric — and didn’t mind coming out in the midst of a pandemic — you could close your eyes and be transported back to 1977, when “Hotel California” first hit FM radio and shot up to No. 1 on Casey Kasem’s American Top 40. That’s something age has taught me about music, movies, television and books: The best art not only captures a unique story, it helps us capture a unique state of self. Great songs are like thumbtacks aﬃxing certain moments in time in our minds and hearts. It’s a quality that my older self appreciates, in the same way I have a new appreciation for the Rolling Stones. I plunked down a small fortune the other day to see them in Las Vegas next month, nearly 24 years to the day after I skipped them in Tempe. Jagger is 78. Richards and Ronnie Wood are 77. Drummer Charlie Watts passed away in August at age 80. Used to be, I found something mortifying about the idea of Mick cavorting about bare-chested in leather pants, singing “If you start me up, I’ll never stop” at an age when most of his peers were worrying more about sitting up. Not anymore. Now I get it. Whoever barked “act your age” was some know-it-all in his 30s who’d read a bunch of books but hadn’t really lived at all. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.

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Sun Lakes Republican Club Wednesday, November 10

The Sun Lakes Republican Club will feature “Controlling our National Borders” with guest speakers Attorney General and Candidate for U.S. Senate Mark Brnovich and National Border Patrol Council Vice President Art Del Cueto.

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Sun Health’s Diabetes Expo Friday, November 12

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and to recognize the month, Sun Health is hosting its annual Diabetes Expo. At this event, Sun Health’s staff will promote ways to manage or prevent type 2 diabetes. Tune in for guest presenters or visit in-person with vendors. Masks are required for all in-person attendees.

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‘Pupart’ Experience Friday, November 12

Art One Gallery and The Paper Place will host an evening of fun, featuring 30 budding artists and their PupArt. Guests are invited to watch the artists in action as they go from blank canvases to artistic creation and to bid on pieces within the installation. Proceeds from the evening will directly benefit Art One Foundation and Two Pups Wellness Fund. This outdoor event includes live music, food and cocktails. There will also be animals available for adoption from one of the local shelters and The Paper Place will be open for pre-holiday shopping and a percentage of sales that evening will also be donated to the charities.

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Scottsdale Civil War Round Table Tuesday, November 16

The Scottsdale Civil War Round Table presents Dr. Caroline Wood Newhall speaking on the experience of Black Civil War soldiers who became prisoners of war. Newhall is an assistant professor at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. Her lecture is based on research she conducted in the process of writing her doctoral dissertation, “Under the Rebel Lash: Black Prisoners of War in the Confederate South.”

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Family Caregiver Month Webinar: Strategies for Wellness Part 1: Who Says You Have to Do it Alone? Wednesday, November 17

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Family Caregiver Month Webinar: Strategies for Wellness Part 2: Get Organized! Tuesday, November 23

In this webinar, participants will learn simple strategies for organizing important documents beginning the process of life-care planning.

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Christopher S. Jacobs and Joanna Michaels of The Lifting will provide an educational session with information on energy clearing. At the event, guests will find energy-clearing and protective devices, as well as CBD products.

This free educational event provides family caregivers with support, expert guidance and valuable information to assist them on their caregiving journey. Join the event and ask questions of the speakers during the presentations on “Facebook Live” at facebook. com/CityofPeoriaAZ. The event will also livestream on the web at peoriaaz.gov/PeoriaTV.

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Salt River Brass’ ‘Debt of Gratitude’ Sunday, November 14

The Salt River Brass Band presents a “Debt of Gratitude” and turns the spotlight on the military with patriotic music and marches from John Philip Sousa.

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Veterans and the public are invited to Crossroads United Methodist Church to hear Kirk, a U.S. Air Force retiree, speak. He served 28 years as a fighter pilot in Korea and Vietnam, including five and a half years at the “Hanoi Hilton.” Kirk volunteers his time teaching civics, leadership and motivation to Arizona youth, and shares his military experiences with youth and adults.

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Catholic Daughters have ‘Pasta with the Pastor’ Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Our Lady of Lourdes Court 2278, hosted a “Pasta with the Pastor” dinner on Oct. 30 at Our Lady of Lourdes Madonna Hall. Nearly 500 attendees enjoyed a dinner of salad and penne pasta — with Father John Bonavitacola’s homemade sauce — Italian meatballs, homemade rolls and dessert of Italian ice. The Catholic Daughters’ next event is the cookie walk from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at Madonna Hall. Guests can see, buy and take home an assortment of home-baked, holiday-decorated Christmas cookies, cakes, pies, candy and breads. The Catholic Daughters meet at 9 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month from September to May at Our Lady of Lourdes Madonna Hall, 19002 N. 128th Avenue, Sun City West.

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Streck-Rider named director of admissions at Sagewood Sagewood, a Life Plan Community featuring resort-like amenities focused on independence and well-being, named Kelly Streck-Rider director of admissions for assisted living — memory care at Sagewood’s Desert Willow. She brings 20-plus years of experience in various health care settings to Desert Willow Assisted Living and Memory Care at Sagewood. Streck-Rider previously served as the sales counselor at the Terraces of Phoenix. “We are excited to have Kelly join our team with her wealth of experience,” says Gina Razdan, director of assisted living and memory care. “Her passion for senior care and indepth knowledge will undoubtedly con-

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Be proactive when estate planning BY LAURA LATZKO Estate planning may seem like a grim topic that can be put off until it is necessary. Avoiding it, however, can have financial and emotional implications. Deb Smith and her family have been proactive about wills, trusts and power of attorney documents.

lowed to act on my behalf and do these things on my behalf,’ that’s a big deal… That’s an extreme example, but why gamble?” Smith says. “The medical side of things, being able to have access to their medical records, to know what is going on with them, to be able to assist and direct them, that’s important.”

probate are grieving at a higher intensity than those who can avoid probate,” Pennington says. “They can’t get to the next stage of grief until the estate is closed out. Because probate takes a long time, they are stuck grieving.”

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Smith, her husband, their daughters and parents have taken steps to protect their assets and/or name powers of attorney in case anything happens to them. The Chandler resident even teaches juniors and seniors in high school about estate planning through her company OutLoud Marketing Studio. She is following her parents’ example, as they are on top of their documents. “My mom is remarried to my stepdad,” Smith says. “It is important when you have mixed families like that, being specific on how things are inherited, if one person dies, making sure that kids aren’t cut out of the wills. It goes back to general financial planning and retirement planning. My parents have been a really good example.” Smith wants to set a similar example for her 14- and 19-year-old daughters. Her oldest daughter arranged power of attorney documents before she entered college at age 18. Smith says it’s difficult to imagine her daughter being ill or injured, but she feels more secure knowing power of attorney documents are in place. “Let’s say she is incapacitated, and she can’t get to the bank, and she has bills to pay, or I need access to her ASU college stuff online. I don’t have that password. I wouldn’t have access to that. So, if I didn’t have paperwork that says, ‘My mom is al-

The importance of a good attorney can’t be overlooked. Andre Pennington of Pennington Law PLLC of Surprise and Sun City says families should first hire an attorney with whom they feel comfortable and is schooled in estate administration and legislation. “General practitioners just don’t know what they don’t know,” Pennington says. “This won’t be common, but when mistakes are made, it’s not the clients who find it out. It’s the family who finds it out. So, a lot of times, little things, if done correctly, can avoid lots of time and lots of money being wasted.” Smith, who has worked with attorneys over the years, says that has been important for her. “The person you go to, their temperament and their process are important,” Smith says. “I think it’s important to choose a professional, and someone who has good reviews and a good process.”

Estate planning puts less of a burden on families when they are grieving. “There’s all of the emotional stuff that comes with it, like what would they want, how they want to be taken care of and remembered. It’s less stressful for people to have that taken care of ahead of time,” Smith says. Smith has a good friend whose fatherin-law unexpectedly died with no estate-planning documents in place. “He was dying in the hospital,” Smith says. “He couldn’t speak for himself. They had to go through that whole thing of, ‘What do you think he would want?’ Would he want to be a ventilator? Would he not want to stay on a ventilator?’ It was just a terrible time for them. Who wants to have to do that? Nobody. Just being proactive with your medical directives and having a living will, it’s really important.”

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Wills vs. trusts One important consideration in estate planning is whether to go with a will or a trust. A will is a document used to express a person’s wishes for how property, such as heirlooms, real estate and money, are bequeathed. It goes into effect after an individual dies. Trusts can often be used for more specific purposes, such as putting conditions

Andre Pennington of Pennington Law specializes in areas of law such as wills, trusts, estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation. (Photo courtesy of Andre Pennington)

on how assets are distributed to family members, leaving property to a special needs person without affecting their benefits; holding pension payments to be able to qualify for government services; avoiding tax consequences; providing for a second or third spouse while still giving assets to children from a first marriage or protecting assets from being taken by the state in exchange for care. Trusts go into effect when they are created and allow for managing assets both while a person is alive and after death.

Probate Wills go through a process called probate in which the court authenticates the document, while trusts usually do not if they are set up properly. Pennington says people often want to avoid probate because of the toll it can take on their families. It can cost thousands of dollars and can take anywhere from four months to a year for a simple estate. “Those who are left going through

Real estate considerations With trusts, families should make sure that property, such as real estate, isn’t left out. While this may not seem complicated, many individuals forget to update their trusts to include new houses or properties. Smith’s family organized estate planning documents after her second daughter was born. They update regularly, like when they moved to Arizona a few years ago. Estate...continues on page 11 www.LovinLife.com

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Mirror Image Mirage brings Fleetwood Mac’s talents to Casino Arizona BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Michelle Tyler of the Fleetwood Mac tribute act Mirage has heard the words many long to hear: Stevie Nicks would like to meet you. Tyler, who was playing in the Nicks-only band Belladonna, was performing acoustically with her husband when a woman approached her backup musicians backstage. She said her husband was Steve Real, Nicks’ vocal coach, and she was so impressed that she was hoping to get Tyler on the phone with the legendary singer. Unable to get to Tyler, she recorded Belladonna with her phone and sent it to Nicks. “They flew my husband and I up to Reno and we went backstage during a meet and greet,” Tyler recalls. “I said, ‘Hi Stevie. I’m Michelle Tyler. I think you heard me on a phone call?’ She put her hands on my shoulders and said, ‘We tried so hard to get that call through. It was great to hear somebody doing a good job with my music.’ She then leaned in and said, ‘I’ll tell you what. Anytime you want to take over, you just let me know. I’ve about had it.’” The two shared a laugh and that was the first of a handful of meetings. “She’s been very supportive, and her backup singers have said imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” she says. “That’s the only endorsement that Stevie would give anybody. They’re not a band that goes around and does that. Saying I could take over at any time, that was a pretty good pat on the back.” Fans can see what Nicks admires when California-based Mirage plays Casino Arizona on Friday, November 19, and Saturday, November 20. Mirage sticks with the “Rumours”-era of Fleetwood Mac. “We’re very authentic,” she says. “Everyone plays an actual role. We play the very biggest hits, the best of Fleetwood Mac. We have a lot of visuals going on. “If the venue permits, we have a synced multimedia show. Otherwise, we still do a 90-minute show with a lot of costume changes. It’s a high-energy show. We like

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to get the audience involved. It’s good for all ages and families.” Before Mirage, Tyler helmed Belladonna that focused on Nicks’ solo career. After 15 years, Tyler and her musicians transitioned into Mirage. “I’ve been playing Stevie Nicks for almost 20 years,” she says. “In Belladonna, I was the only one dressing up and portraying a character. Belladonna is still on our books. It’s a big show. It’s an eightpiece band with backup singers and two guitar players. It’s hard to take on the road. It’s more expensive. “But we focus on Mirage now.” Her husband, Bob Weitz, plays the role of John McVie and music director. His day gig is as a Warner Bros. engineer who won an Academy Award for designing equipment. They started their career playing the bar and nightclub circuit but

evolved into tribute acts. “Becoming a famous rock star is like winning the lottery,” she says. “There are so many talented people out there on any given day, at any club in LA, there are singer-songwriter showcases and you can hear phenomenal people. You’re wondering why they play there for no money? “It’s luck, timing and talent in that order. Talent is the last thing. Anyway, I was asking myself, ‘Am I going to be a rock star?’ Eventually, it became a career.” Tyler explained she does not ever tire of the music. She loves her job and the music. Plus, meeting Nicks is a bonus. “When you meet somebody — whether they’re a movie star or rock star — you have a certain perception. None of us really know these people. We only know what we see.

Mirage is, from left, Bob Weitz as John McVie, Keith Foelsch as Lindsey Buckingham, Annie Boxell as Christine McVie, Richard Graham as Mick Fleetwood and, seated, Michelle Tyler as Stevie Nicks. (Photo by Tyler Weitz)

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Just Havin’ Fun 11-piece band keeps the beat alive at the Elks Lodge BY ALEX GALLAGHER Elks Lodge 2148 in Scottsdale is normally open only to members during the week, but from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, the Oak Street club opens its doors for anyone who wants to dance. The 11-piece The Havin’ Fun Band draws fans to the ballroom, which also offers room for guests to sit and enjoy a drink or a bite to eat. Many instead hit the dance floor with their spouses to groove to the big band sound, much like they did when they were younger. “All of our dancers are in their 70s, 80s and 90s and we’re starting to get up there in age,” says Tom Williams, who plays the trumpet in the Havin’ Fun Band and is also its co-leader. Defying their age, the dancers move effortlessly to the blaring of horns and pounding of drums – much to the delight of the band. “I’m one of those rare musicians who loves to watch dancers,” Williams says. “We have some really excellent dancers here. It keeps them vital.” The scene reminds Williams of why he wanted to pick up the trumpet when he was a kid – and why he joined the band. “I started playing the trumpet in about fourth or fifth grade and played all the way through college and in the Navy in a band,” he recalls. Williams admits that he did take a break

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from music for a bit, but he eventually couldn’t fight the urge to return to music. “After I got out of the Navy, I stopped playing the trumpet for maybe 10 or 15 years,” he shares. After moving to Scottsdale in the ’80s, Williams was told about a community band. “I started playing again and have been playing ever since,” he says. Most of the band members have retired from their day jobs and most are first to admit that money is not the motivator when it comes to playing these shows. “You’re not going to make a living in the big band business anymore, but we enjoy it,” Williams says. The reason they still do it is to feel young and – well, have fun. “The musicians here probably play as well as they did in their teens,” Williams says. As more and more clubs have begun to shy away from the pioneering sounds of big band and swing music, Williams enjoys the Elks Lodge’s casual atmosphere and reviving the tunes. While that genre is what gets the crowd moving, it is not the only style of music in The Havin’ Fun Band’s repertoire. “We play big band stuff from the ’30s and ’40s but we do some rock ‘n’ roll tunes as well,” Williams says. “We know about 350 or 400 songs that cover a lot of genres but they’re all dance genres.”

(Above) Bill Fee and Marietta Raymond are among the seniors who pack the Elks Lodge 2148 in Scottsdale every Wednesday night to groove to The Havin’ Fun Band. (Right) Tom Williams plays the trumpet and is co-leader of The Havin’ Fun Band. (Photos by Pablo Robles)

Dancers will also scale through different styles of dance like the fox trot, cha cha, waltz, polka and line dancing. All these dances remind Williams of his early jobs in a big band. “I used to have six-hour jobs about 25 years ago and we would have couples who would dance that entire time,” he says. “There are people here who would do the same thing.” Even during these uncertain times, one thing has remained. “These people live for this,” Williams says. “They’ve told me they’d rather die dancing.”

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Riding the Wave The Beach Boys haven’t stopped making music BY MADISON PERALES The Beach Boys’ Mike Love played a couple drive-in shows during the pandemic, but nothing comes close to hitting a proper stage. The band will perform at the Del E.

Webb Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, November 14, as part of its 29date “Feel Flows World Tour.” “We are so happy to be able to get back out and do concerts,” Love says. “Live music with real people is great because we were unable to for a year and a half or two.” Like everyone around the world, the pandemic had an adverse effect on The Beach Boys, who were forced to cancel their tour. “We had the biggest tour of our career lined up, then COVID-19 hit, and it all went away,” Love says. But that didn’t stop them from making music. “We were able to do a song called ‘This Too Shall Pass,’” Love says. Even though the members were unable to meet in-person, they recorded their parts with microphones, computers and phones and sent their recordings to actor/drummer Lead singer Mike Love says the group is back and better than ever, despite COVID-19 hurdles. (Submitted photo)

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The Beach Boys was formed in 1961. Love says The Beach Boys were founded on lyrics about romance, California girls and the beach life. “That still exists in little pockets in Southern California,” Love says. While the lyrics from some of their hits still resonate with listeners, the touring environment has changed a lot since the ’60s. “COVID-19 doesn’t have that much of an effect on the audience response,” Love says. “But technically, the performances are better these days because the The Beach Boys will play at Del E. Webb sound is better, the producCenter for the Performing Arts as part of its ‘Feel Flows World Tour’. (Submitted photo) tion is better, and the venues are great.” As for the Wickenburg show, fans can John Stamos, who created the video. “I wanted to say something positive to expect nostalgic songs from the ’60s. “Exlook forward to,” Love says. “We’re actual- pect all the hit singles you can associate ly performing it every night in our concert. with the Beach Boys catalog and some We do the encore, then we finish up with songs that are more so perhaps,” Love says. our classic ‘fun, fun, fun.’” The setlist includes “God Only Knows,” COVID-19 is lingering, but Love isn’t too concerned about touring during the which was sung by Carl Wilson, who died pandemic. “I was vaccinated months and in 1998 from lung cancer. Love’s son, months ago so that’s no problem,” Love Christian, takes over vocal duties. “He does a beautiful job on that song,” says. The Beach Boys started the “Feel Love says. “It’s almost as if it was written Flows World Tour” in May. These past five for him.” A tribute to George Harrison, “Pisces months created noteworthy moments for Love, like when the audience reacts to the Brothers” is also featured. Love and Harrison’s birthdays are in February and March. hit “Kokomo.” “We have several big sing-alongs like He references Hari Krishna, meditation, ‘Help Me Rhonda’ and ‘California Girls,’” “Here Comes the Sun” and other subjects Love says. “But ‘Kokomo’ is by far the that Love holds dearly to his heart when biggest sing-along, and to me, that’s the he thinks of Harrison. “It’s a very sentimental song because most special part of the concert.” The band kicked off the tour on May 29 George passed away and when he died, I in San Diego, where it spiced up the show was feeling pretty sad about it,” Love says. with special guests John Stamos and Mark “I did the song as a combination of things that George really loved and things we McGrath of Super Ray. “I just think it’s special for John and both appreciated.” “That song (‘Pisces Brothers’) wasn’t a Mark to show up because it’s unexpected and it gives us a whole other element of hit but it’s very sentimental and a really surprise,” Love says. “They’re both so en- nice moment in the show.” gaging and add so much positive energy to our performances.” What: The Beach Boys McGrath will also appear on the Beach When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Boys cruise from Miami to Nassau, BahaNovember 14 mas, in March. Where: 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, “We have the Temptations, the MonWickenburg kees, and a Beatles tribute band called A Cost: $150 Hard Day’s Night,” Love says. “It’s going to Info: dewpac.org be nonstop music on that cruise.”

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Ingredients • 2 1/4 cups water • 2 pounds gnocchi (2 packages) • 1 (8-ounce) container mascarpone • 2 green onions, sliced fine • 2 bunches asparagus, cut into 1-inch segments • 1 cup shredded Parmesan, plus more for topping • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon pepper Directions Wash and cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces. In a large pot, add the water, gnocchi, mascarpone, green onions, asparagus, Parmesan, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes or until the sauce thickens and the gnocchi are cooked, stirring occasionally. Spoon asparagus gnocchi into serving bowls and top with fresh grated Parmesan. This recipe can be cut in half. Reduce cook time to approximately 10 minutes.

Momma’s homemade gnocchi Ingredients • 4 large baking (Idaho) potatoes, about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds • 2 large eggs • 2 cups flour • 2 teaspoons olive oil • 1 teaspoon salt • 6 quarts water plus 1 level tablespoon for the water Directions Wash and boil the potatoes until knife can be easily inserted. Don’t allow potatoes

to break open or they will absorb too much water. Peel potatoes while still warm and mash thoroughly with a ricer into a bowl. Do not put in food processor or blender. In a bowl, add potatoes, eggs and oil and gradually begin to stir in one cup of flour to the potatoes. Stir until mixture binds together but is not too firm. Some potatoes will require more flour than others. Remove from bowl, and on a floured surface, continue to mix gently by hand, adding flour as needed. Gnocchi are ready when the potato mixture doesn’t stick to your hands. Add a little flour at a time as needed. Roll into a ball and divide into four sections, covering the sections that are not being used. Roll each section into long logs, about 1/2 inch in diameter. Cut logs into 1-inch pieces. Press each piece against cheese grater or roll off of a fork. One at a time, place about 10-15 gnocchi into gently boiling salted water. When they pop up, remove gently with slotted spoon. Serve with butter and Parmesan cheese or with a light marinara sauce. (To make gnocchi in advance, place the raw gnocchi on a cookie sheet and freeze for 2-3 hours. When hardened, place in Ziploc bag and keep frozen until ready to cook.)

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Sharing the holidays with a loved one with dementia BY LIN SUE COONEY

Hospice of the Valley Director of Community Engagement

The holidays can be enjoyable and stressful. The hustle and bustle may cause fatigue and overstimulation in someone living with dementia, leading to confusion, anxiety or agitation. Caregivers may become overwhelmed, particularly with the additional challenges posed by COVID-19. Hospice of the Valley’s Dementia Team shares ways to modify traditional holiday celebrations so they continue to bring joy. Try to maintain routine as much as possible. Keep expectations realistic and give yourself permission to do only what you can reasonably accomplish. Ask family and friends for help, so there is time to do shopping, cooking or just rest. Be flexible. Perhaps celebrate with

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Christiane and Muryl Cole appreciate the support they receive from Hospice of the Valley’s Supportive Care for Dementia program. (Photo courtesy of Hospice of the Valley)

favorite dish this person prepared in the past and give everyone the recipe. Share favorite stories that involve the person. Provide soft and sweet foods (ice cream is always a good choice). To bring joy with sensory stimulation, choose ways that honor the lifelong preferences of the person with dementia and bring comfort. Choose experiences associated with the holiday — songs, traditional foods, the smell of seasonal potpourri or spices, holiday stories or photos. The best gifts are often your time and focused attention. Simply listen to caregivers and offer opportunities for respite, even if it’s an hour or two of downtime. For the person living with dementia, gentle touch, conversation and a comforting presence are reassuring. And because time is even more precious during the holiday season, Hospice of the Valley’s support groups for demen-

tia caregivers are available on Zoom from the comfort of home. All are welcome to join these no-cost sessions: Tuesdays at 10 a.m., join Dr. Maribeth Gallagher, Dementia Program director, for a short practice to help relax and refresh, then discuss your heartfelt concerns as a caregiver. Wednesdays at noon, experienced social worker Nicole Crothers discusses the challenges and rewards of providing care for a person living with dementia. Find Zoom links to both groups at https://bit.ly/HOVZoom For more information, call our Dementia Program at 602-636-6363 or email dementiacare@hov.org. Check out more holiday tips at alz.org/ help-support/resources/holidays. Lin Sue Cooney is director of community engagement at Hospice of the Valley. For information on services and programs, call 602-530-6900 or visit hov.org.

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While many people have a negative view of reverse mortgages, a reverse mortgage can be a great benefit for many seniors over the age of 62. Simply put, a reverse mortgage converts home equity into cash. Money is paid to the homeowners over the years, plus value appreciation is paid back to the homeowners, while homeowners still retain the title to the home and continue to live in the home. By tapping into home equity, homeowners can increase cash flow or change their living situation to enhance their quality of life without having to worry about finances. Uses for a reverse mortgage could be as simple as paying off credit card debt, paying current mortgage or providing an income to the borrower as they settle into their retirement years. Some homeowners have opted to use it to pay for inhome care, medical expenses, and longterm care insurance where others have used it to simply buy a second home. There are many options available for these needs that a mortgage lender can discuss with a homeowner when considering a reverse mortgage. A reverse mortgage amortizes negatively, meaning the payments that the borrower receives from the reverse mortgage are added to the balance owed at the end of the loan and interest accrues at a fixed or adjustable rate. However, it’s important to note that the borrower will never owe more than the property is worth. Events that could cause a repayment would include moving to another home

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Whenever I drink a little too much wine, I find that I wake up at night and my heart seems to race for a while. Can wine do that?

The short answer is yes. But, first, it sounds like you haven’t told a doctor about this. And you should — immediately. What you’re describing could be atrial fibrillation. The risk of atrial fibrillation increases with age, particularly after age 60. Atrial fibrillation — also called AF or AFib — is the most common form of irregular heartbeat. It is an abnormal heart rhythm originating in the atria, the upper chambers of the heart. The rate of impulses through the atria can range from 300 to 600 beats per minute. Because the atria are beating rapidly and irregularly, blood does not flow through them as quickly. This makes the blood more likely to clot. If a clot is pumped out of the heart, it can travel to the brain causing a stroke. People with atrial fibrillation are five to seven times more likely to have a stroke than the general population. Infrequent and brief episodes of atrial fibrillation can be triggered by overindulgence in alcohol, caffeine and food. Doctors sometimes call AF “holiday heart.” However, some of the most common causes of AF are high blood pressure, a variety of heart problems such as coronary artery disease, chronic lung disease and pulmonary embolism, which is a condition that occurs when an artery in your lung becomes blocked. In at least 10% of AF cases, no underlying heart disease is found. In these cases, AF may be related to alcohol or excessive caffeine use, stress, certain drugs, electrolyte or metabolic imbalances, or severe infections. In some cases, no cause can be found. Among the commonly used tools to

diagnose atrial fibrillation are the electrocardiogram (ECG); a Holter monitor, a small external recorder usually worn for one to three days; and a portable event monitor that enables a patient to record an AF. Many people live for years problem free with atrial fibrillation. However, chronic atrial fibrillation can cause problems. Besides stroke, there is the danger that clots can travel to other parts of the body (kidneys, heart, intestines), causing damage. AF can decrease the heart’s pumping ability by as much as 20% to 25%. AF combined with a fast heart rate over a long period of time can cause heart failure. AF symptoms include a racing or fluttering heart, fatigue, dizziness, feeling faint, chest discomfort and shortness of breath. However, you can have atrial fibrillation without symptoms. Initially, medications are used to treat atrial fibrillation. There are also medications to prevent blood clots. In addition to taking medications, there are lifestyle changes you can make. These include quitting smoking, limiting alcohol and caffeine, and avoiding activities that seem related to your irregular heart rhythm. When initial remedies don’t correct or control AF, a procedure such as electrical cardioversion may be necessary. In this procedure, an electrical shock is delivered to your chest wall to restore a normal rhythm. Then there are devices such as an implantable atrial defibrillator that delivers low-dose therapy to convert AF to a normal heart rhythm. Patients with chronic AF not relieved by medication or procedures are candidates for surgical treatment. Many of these approaches can be performed with minimally invasive (endoscopic or “keyhole”) surgical techniques. www.LovinLife.com

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Mason-inspired tumblers, recycled chairs and neoprene headbands BY ANNIKA TOMLIN Welcome back to Gadget Gossip! Here we introduce readers to gizmos that can make life just a little easier — and healthier. Have an idea? Email editor@ lovinlifeafter50.com.

Highball Shaker Nothing beats quality time spent outdoors. Unless you can bring the pleasures of home with you. High Camp Flasks is doing just that with its newly launched Highball Shaker to continue its quest to create sweet tumblers for the outdoors. In 2017, the disruptive drinkware startup released the first two-person cocktail flask for the outdoor bar industry. The Highball Shaker is a Mason-inspired vacuum-insulated tumbler with a leak-proof lid and the ability to remove the strainer. This is essentially a leak-proof bar glass that can be taken anywhere tumblers are allowed. Take it camping, picnicking, to the beach or to a plethora of other locations. The shaker stands out because it was engineered to serve as a sleek single beer cooler for when cocktails just do not fit the occasion. The Highball mode fits a 12-ounce can, while the Shaker mode fits a 16-ounce can down to the millimeter. “We are continuing to create products that allow us to take our favorite drinks outside, without cheapening the drinking experience,” co-founder Nic Barisone explains. Design engineer and founding partner Whit Gautreaux elaborates on the design inspiration, “Our favorite highball glass that we reach for at home is always a wide-mouth Mason jar. We started out building a stainless steel version of a

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Ever realized how the neck can get tight or start hurting after long hours of using a cellphone or other handheld technologies? This results in the term called “tech neck.” HeadFloater, produced by PhysicalMind Institute, eases that problem. A neoprene headband reduces techneck symptoms by comfortably compressing the skull and relieving neck pain, head pain and stress through different neck stretches. HeadFloater is made with internal bungee cords that connect in a figure-eight cross and attach to hand straps. The bungees compress and decompress the skull while lengthening and stretching the neck making for a pleasurable and therapeutic experience. Users do not have to worry about craning their necks while hovering over a computer or texting too much and causing a spinal issue. “We designed HeadFloater to work harmoniously with the anatomy, balancing the neuro-musculoskeletal and respiratory systems,” PhysicalMind Institute founder and HeadFloater inventor Joan Breibart says. “With regular use it improves alignment and posture and treats tech neck.” HeadFloater physicalmindinstitute.com Available on its website for $30

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