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Phase Two of Your Life

A Mature News Magazine for Southeastern Wisconsin

When it comes to good motion pictures, “They don’t make ‘em like they used to”

BY JACK PEARSON

Why do so many seniors watch the old re-run movies on TV or on tapes and discs, instead of going out and catching the latest releases in theaters?

Rising costs could be a factor, but it’s also because of the mindset about what’s being produced today.

Values have changed, whether for the better or not are up to be questioned. A movie such as It’s A Wonderful Life with James Stewart, Thomas Mitchell, Lionel Barrymore and Donna Reed was once considered a top hit, and in fact won Academy Awards for Best Picture and Directing. But today the Hollywood producers would never make such a movie. They’d consider the plot and dialogue totally blasé.

Because of this, a good many movie buffs go out and purchase discs or tapes of the great old movies of the past, such as Gone With the Wind, Citizen Kane, Casablanca and The Wizard of Oz, and watch them at their leisure.

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INSIDE....

Climate Change is Unavoidable See Page 3

Are You Ready For Your Journey?

See Page 5

Supportive Care Directory

See Page 15

Events Calendar See Page 26

Sports See Page 36

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The genius of the Older Americans Act 1965 was a very good year for older people in this country. That year Congress created Medicare to provide health care to the elderly, created Medicaid to provide health care to low income people (that became the major funder for long-term care for older adults and people with disabilities), and passed the federal Older Americans Act (OAA). By 2017 Medicare had grown to $702 billion serving 60 million people and Medicaid has grown to $557 billion serving 73 million people. By comparison, Older

AGING ISSUES

By Tom Frazier Americans Act funding in federal fiscal year 2019 is $1.7 billion. The single state of Wisconsin Medicaid program will spend around $10 billion in fiscal

2018/19 serving 1.1 million people.

You might ask where is the “genius” in providing such a relatively small amount of money for the OAA? I suggest that it does more than you might think possible. I started working with OAA programs in 1971 so I have, if nothing else, a rather long perspective that has led me to conclude that it was ingenious. I have always thought that OAA did two major things: first, it created a nation-wide structure for aging programs at the federal, state and local levels, second,

it required organizations and people getting OAA funding to be advocates for older people in community decisions that affected them across a wide spectrum of agencies and issues.

In terms of structure, OAA established the Administration on Aging (now called the Administration for Community Living) within the federal Department of Health and Human Services to administer OAA policies, programs and money. It then required each state to designate an agency at the FRAZIER continued on page 3

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Age 50+? You may be at risk for AMD vision loss

AMD damages central vision, causing difficulty with seeing clocks, signs, faces, words, etc., as well as distortion of lines, colors, sizes and edges.

by Cheryl L. Dejewski

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of central vision loss in Americans over age 50— profoundly impacting quality of life and independence. The team at Eye Care Specialists explains how prompt diagnosis and advanced treatment are vital to protecting and preserving vision.

What is AMD?

“AMD is an eye disease in which the macula (a highly sensitive area of the retina) becomes damaged causing loss of straight-ahead central vision (as needed for driving a car, reading fine print and recognizing faces),” explains Mark Freedman, MD, one of the state’s leading ophthalmologists and continuing education lecturers. “‘Dry’ AMD is more common (90% of cases), tends to progress slowly, and be less severe. ‘Wet’ AMD is less common, but can progress quickly and cause profound loss of central vision.

Without treatment, 70% of wet AMD patients become legally blind within two years.”

Risk Factors n Age: The risk of developing AMD

skyrockets from 2% for adults ages 50-59 to 30% for those age 75+ n Heredity: A family history of AMD n Gender: Females are at greater risk n Race: Being Caucasian raises risk n Smoking: Increases risk 2-5 times n Circulatory problems n Obesity and inactivity n Light-colored eyes n Prolonged sun/UV-light exposure n A diet high in fat and low in

Brett Rhode, MD, a partner at Eye Care Specialists, where thousands of AMD patients are diagnosed and treated each year. “These revolutionary drugs inhibit the growth of the abnormal blood vessels that cause wet AMD. Although there are NO guarantees, we have seen remarkable results with regular in-office injection treatment (about every 4-8 weeks), including stopping the progression of wet AMD in 90 percent of patients and gaining improvement in vision in up to 30 percent,” says Daniel Ferguson, MD, who performs injections on a daily basis.

(These injections are also successful for treating diabetes-related vision damage.)

Prevention

"Sight-robbing conditions often go undetected and untreated because they develop gradually in one eye and good vision in the other eye masks the problem,” explains Daniel Paskowitz, MD,

PhD, an eye care specialist with credentials from Harvard and Johns Hopkins.

"People age 50-plus should have a thorough dilated eye exam every two years to check for AMD and other hidden conditions, like glaucoma. If you notice warning signs, schedule a comprehensive eye exam immediately to determine the presence, type and severity of AMD and whether or not treatment would help.”

“We also encourage wearing sunglasses, eating a diet high in healthy nutrients and low in fat and sugar, and NOT smoking (which raises risk 2-5 times). And, we have patients use a simple effective paper Amsler Grid to easily check their eyes at home,” says Michael Raciti, MD, a surgeon who treats all eye conditions.

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low vision aids (handheld and closed circuit TV magnifiers, telescopic devices, talking books, etc.), contacting support/ transport services, and learning new ways to perform activities,” reports medical optometrist David Scheidt, OD.

Warning Signs AMD usually develops gradually and painlessly, and good vision in one eye can mask problems in the other. As it progresses, however, you may notice: ■ Difficulty reading or doing close work ■ Distortion of colors, sizes, and details ■ Blurriness of faces, clocks and words ■ Edges and lines are bent or wavy ■ Blind spots (dark or empty spaces)

in the center of vision If you have any of these symptoms, call to schedule a comprehensive eye exam.

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“For significant dry AMD, we usually recommend vitamin supplements, sunglasses, and not smoking to prevent or slow progression. For wet AMD, we review the risks, benefits and candidacy for injections of special medications, such as Avastin, Eylea and Lucentis,” explains

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Climate change is an unavoidable issue Looking back at 2018’s weather-related news, it seems clear that this was the year climate change became unavoidable. I don’t mean that the fires in California, coastal flooding in the Carolinas, and drought throughout the West were new evidence of climate change. Rather, they shifted the national mindset. They made climate change a political issue that cannot be avoided.

The Earth’s climate changes all the time. But what we’re seeing today is different, the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather. Wet places are becoming wetter; dry places are growing dryer; where it was hot a generation ago, it’s hotter now; where it’s historically been cool, it’s growing warmer. The global impact of human activity — specifically, the burning of hydrocarbons — is shuffling the deck.

And we’re only beginning to grasp the impact on our political and economic systems.

Warmer overall temperatures, for instance, have lengthened the growing season across the U.S. by about two weeks compared to a century ago. But the impact on fruit and grain production isn’t just about the growing season. Plant diseases are more prevalent, and the insects that are vital to healthy agricultural systems are struggling.

Insects that spread human diseases, like mosquitoes and ticks, are flour-

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state level to do the same. In Wisconsin that agency is the Bureau on Aging within the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. It then required the state to designate Planning and Service Areas across the state and to designate an Area Agency on Aging (AAA) to serve that area. In Wisconsin this has evolved over the years to three AAAs, Dane County, Milwaukee County, and the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR) to cover the remaining 70 counties and tribes.

Also, in Wisconsin every county and tribe has created a Department, Commission, Committee or Tribal Aging Office. Over the years, the AAAs have provided funding for Senior Centers, Nutrition programs, Legal services, Volunteer programs and much more.

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CONGRESS

By Lee Hamilton ishing.

Precipitation is also changing.

There will be more droughts and more heat waves, which will become especially severe in the South and West and in cities. This is troubling news. Extreme heat, according to the Centers for Disease Control, “often results in the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards.”

In other words, it kills more people than other weather-related disasters.

The human cost and strain on public resources of prolonged heat waves will be extensive.

The rise in sea levels will be even more disruptive. Sea levels have been increasing since we began burning fossil fuels in the 1880s, but the rise is occurring at a faster rate now, something like six to eight inches over the past century, compared to almost nothing during the previous two millennia. This already poses a threat to densely populated coastal areas, in the U.S., about 40% of the population, or In terms of the advocacy requirement, you can see how powerful this would be if all of these agencies, federal, state and local, were being effective advocates for older adults. There are two problems that keep this from being as powerful as it could be: one, there is no enforcement of the law so that if an agency decides that it isn’t feasible, there is no penalty for not doing advocacy, two, there is no money designated for advocacy. This means that leadership in the agency must choose to do it. Despite these problems, there is a lot of good advocacy taking place in Wisconsin. For example, all three AAAs have Advocacy/Legislative Committees that meet monthly to discuss issues and take action to advocate for and with older people. GWAAR has created the Wisconsin Aging Ad-

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some 120 million people, lives directly on the shoreline.

And that’s without the very real potential of melting glacial and polar ice, with calamitous results. It’s not just that this would affect coastal cities, it would also scramble the geopolitical order as nations like the U.S., Canada, and Russia vie for control over the sea lanes and newly exposed natural resources.

I’m not mentioning all this to be alarmist. My point is that dealing with climate change constitutes a huge, looming challenge to government.

And because Americans are fairly divided in their beliefs about climate change — a division reflected in sharp partisan disagreements — policymakers struggle to come up with politically viable approaches. This makes the adverse impacts of climate change potentially much worse, since doing nothing is clearly a recipe for greater disaster.

The problem is that politicians in Washington like to talk about climate change in general, yet we haven’t seen any concerted consensus-building effort to deal with it. Occasionally, you’ll see bills being considered in Congress to study it more, but unless we get real, this will dramatically change our way of life.

And despite the growing impact of extreme weather, the opposition’s point — that policies to fight climate change will impose hardship on working people, especially in manufacturing states — still has some merit and political legs. In response to inaction in Congress and the administration, some states have taken important steps to address climate change, even though it’s best dealt with on the federal level.

Still, newer members of Congress appear to have more of an interest in addressing climate change than older, senior members. And the issue holds particular resonance for younger millennial voters, whose political influence will only grow over coming elections.

Only recently have thoughtful politicians I talk to begun to ask whether the political system can deal with the challenges posed by climate change before its impact becomes unstoppable. The one thing we agree on is that climate change and how to deal with it will place real stress on the system in the years ahead.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar of the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies.

vocacy Network (WAAN) that is very effective advocating for seniors at the federal and state levels.

In addition, several County Aging Offices have created Advocacy/Legislative Committees to represent seniors at the federal, state, and/or local levels.

In my opinion, Wisconsin has always been a leader in effective advocacy despite the lack of enforcement and lack of money. But more could and should be done to carry out the federal advocacy mandate. For example, every county and Tribal Agency could create an Advocacy Committee of older volunteers. Information about key issues and timing is readily available from GWAAR/WAAN. Also, most counties have restrictions on what County employees can do to lobby, but Advocacy Committees made up of older volun-

teers have the freedom to be independent advocates.

While the OAA is one of the few laws that actually mandates advocacy, thereby part of its genius. It can only be effective if more and more people in the “aging network” choose to be advocates. Now is the perfect and necessary time to make that choice!

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EDITORIALS

May Your Deepest Wishes Be For True Happiness

Social Security reform What is Social Security Reform?

Why is it necessary?

Social Security came into being in the mid-1930s and still is going strong at least at the present time.

What we do need is new no nonsense legislation that will guarantee Social Security forever. There should be no benefit cuts or taxes placed on the benefits. After all, the majority of us have paid into the system and now are getting money returned to us. But we do need rules and laws that will never allow the benefits to be chopped up by

SENIOR ANSWER MAN

DEAR SAM:

An elderly Irish person I have known for numerous years likes to talk about his pints and quartz. He bets he is correct in the spelling and proves it, as the pint he refers to is one full of liquid at the neighborhood bar. The quartz is what he mines at his workplace. How about that?

legislators with a sharp axe as they look for government spending cuts.

A new piece of legislation still to be acted on guarantees our benefits. A budgetary axe would then be useless.

We hope that you will make an effort to let your congressional representatives know your feelings. Pet projects should never interfere with the Social Security program. Many of the Social Security dollars returned from Washington have been paid for in advance.

DEAR TOM,

This old gent must have kissed the Blarney Stone more than once.

What I know about the Irish is that God keeps them in the palm of his hand while he rubs their faces with sunshine and keeps them moving so the wind is always at their backs.

SENIOR ANSWER MAN

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February Poem

TOM TILLERLILLY

The weather began as somewhat much less than frightful.

But it would be quite difficult to write that it was delightful.

February began with icy winds, snow squalls and sleet.

While out in the car, the sleet we did regrettably meet.

But February snow came mostly in showers and a flurry.

Little did this wintery weather cause us too much worry.

Our sunshine may turn to clouds and unseasonably mild.

Average temperatures will be higher and minimal snow piled.

Enjoying winter is easy while looking out without a worry.

Who really cares if there is an occasional snow-filled surrey?

But as time marches on, so does winter; rain here, snow there.

Believe it. But it does not seem to affect the old grey mare.

Frigid weather may be to an ice skater just the thing.

Still, the ice must be really smooth for them to sing.

As February goes forward, it encounters a warming sun.

By late this month 38 degrees could certainly bring fun.

It Makes Me

With another birthday, I will become a semi-senile senior person.

Looking beyond this birthday might

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be like opening the door to Mr. Alzheimer.

Killing TIMEWITH JIM McLOONE I am wondering when the products will be free as Walmart claims to be lowering its prices each day.

NNNNN I heard a good question that asks how long a minute is when you are on the outside of the bathroom door waiting to enter it.

NNNNN How naturally happy do you have to be to enjoy the scenery along a detoured road?

NNNNN February brings two presidents’ birthdays and also that of Martin Luther King. Plus, don’t forget about Valentine’s Day. I will never forget the Valentine’s Day in elementary school when the least popular kid would receive a valentine from every kid in the class per instructions from a very sympathetic teacher. That day, Howard’s name was called for every other valentine. Being fearful about possibly not getting any, Howard had filled the Valentine box for himself.

NNNNN If there is bad weather this month it will be possibly good for snow plowers.

NNNNN Were the earliest players just horsing around when they named the card game, 7 Card Stud?

NNNNN Among the darkest days ever in Sussex have been those that came this last fall when the Sussex Sun and its leader, Fred Keller, felt the mega-metropolitan owner’s axe fall. Yes, the Sun no longer shines on Wednesday in Sussex.

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I recently was treated to a surprise 90th birthday party. Yes, I was surprised and also were many other people who never thought I would never get to that age.

NNNNN With Christmas packed away via the greeting cards for another year, we know special feelings will come again through the mailbox next year.

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Putting joy in the Journey Before I begin this article, I want to thank all of you for sharing your comments and stories with me so that my information is timely, meaningful and helpful. I have had the privilege to share my articles with you for the last 13 years and hope to connect with you for many years to come! I want to wish all of you a very happy and healthy new year!

The definition of journey is a passage from one place to another. When I think about the transition from your long-time home to a condo, apartment or senior community, the definition of journey fits right in. I see this move as an expedition, like a voyage from the home you have loved for so many years to a place somewhat unknown. In any journey, there is excitement, trepidation, curiosity and change. The emotional aspects are common to all of us.

Going from a known to an unknown takes us from comfort or a safe feeling to an uneasy and somewhat difficult place. These emotions lead to procrastination and delay from the move that can improve our lifestyles. The logical

MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

By Bruce Nemovitz portion of our brain tells us that now is the time to make this change, but our anxiety and fear can take over and reject our common sense. If you relate to what I have just described, you are a normal, healthy human being!

When we consider any excursion to a destination unfamiliar, the first thing we do is to talk to those we know and trust to see if they have found a destination they were pleased with. We want to know if they found the experience to be fulfilling, safe and meeting their expectations. We then discuss it with our partner or family to see if this matches a destination, which would meet our dreams and desires.

Once we make our decision to move forward, we then seek counsel from a professional to help guide us so that we make the best choices. We want affordability, quality, safety, and some assurance that this trip will meet our goals for enjoyment and fulfillment. The specialist we have chosen to help guide us to our destination must understand our needs and listen, listen, listen. Together we then get our finances in order to pay for this excursion and choose the most convenient day to leave and return. There is always some anxiety and trepidation before leaving and, of course, the packing and details that must be done before leaving. As our odyssey gets closer, we are filled with excitement, some worry and that little doubt before leaving. Did we make the right decision?

We push forward and put our fate in the hands of our faith that we did all we could to make our trip successful.

We did our homework and now it is time to let go and take in the wonder and joy or our journey to the destination we choose.

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Sound familiar? You must first know thyself. That is the very first step to a successful move. Understand what your goals are to find the right housing to meet your current and future needs.

When thinking of moving from the home you have loved for so many years, the process of searching for your new home and location is quite like the above travel to an unfamiliar destination. You will need to research, prepare and know what will fit who you are today, both physically and mentally. Your Senior Real Estate Specialist will guide you through the process just as your travel agent does for your vacation. We as specialists can help you prepare for the move as well as work with you on the timing of selling and move date.

Ask friends and family about others who have embarked on the journey you are considering. Visit them in their new home and ask many questions about how they made the move. Are they happy about the choice they made and how did they prepare for their move from their longtime home? What NEMOVITZ continued on page 31

NOW IS THE TIME...THE SPRING MARKET HAS ARRIVED! If you’re planning to sell your home in 2019, MARCH THROUGH MAY typically brings the highest sale prices of the year. To get more information on the real estate market, visit www.SeniorRealtor.com, or call us at 262-242-6177 for a free consultation.

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Implications of living to 100 Eras Senior Network of Waukesha County supports and engages over 2,000 seniors and adults with disabilities each year through volunteer-provided services, meaningful volunteer opportunities for seniors, and educational presentations.

In the early 1900s, the average life expectancy in the US was 47 years. In the next decades, advances in clean water, food refrigeration and pasteurization, and the discovery of medications such as penicillin increased the average expectancy to 68 years. By the 2000s, life expectancy had increased to 77 as regulations in environmental pollutions made air and water cleaner, and the use of seat belts reduced car deaths.

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By Kathy Gale Increased smoke-free zones decreased tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke also contributed to the average life expectancy.

Like most people, as a child in the 1970s I considered my grandparents to be very old when they were only in their late 60s and 70s. It was a different time in the 1970s, a time before names

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of generations like Baby Boomers and GenX. Pensions were common if not expected in jobs, and people living to be 100 tended to be rare occurrences.

Today, it’s not unusual to be on a treadmill at the YMCA next to someone in their 70s or 80s (and try to keep up with their pace). Retirement doesn’t mean retreating to a chair and a television.

Today, we can realistically expect that in some countries, including the US, half of 10-year-olds may live to be 104 years old! The Human Mortality Database predicts that a significant portion of the global population is going to live longer than expected, maybe to 100 and beyond. If you knew you would live to 100, what changes would you make to your life?

• Your career?

• Your education?

• Your finances?

• Your social life?

• Your health?

In the next months, we’ll look at each of these questions in more detail.

For now, ponder what life will look like in 40 and 50 years. Technology, housing, communication – what will life look like in 2058 and 2068?

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Kathy Gale is Executive Director, Eras Senior Network, Inc. More information about Eras Senior Network, Inc. can be found at www.ErasWaukesha. org.Kathy Gale is Executive Director, Eras Senior Network, Inc. More information about Eras Senior Network, Inc. can be found at www.ErasWaukesha. org.

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Every moment of the day, your heart is pumping blood throughout your body. In silent moments, you can hear the thump-thump-thump of its demanding work. Do you take your heart for granted? Most of us will have heart trouble at some point in our lives. Heart disease is the number one killer of women and men in the United States. But you can take steps now to lower your risk.

“About 1 out of 3 people in America will die of heart disease,” says NIH heart disease expert Dr. David C. Goff, Jr. “And about 6 out of every 10 of us will have a major heart disease event before we die.”

Heart disease develops when the blood vessels supplying the heart become clogged with fatty deposits, or plaque. After the blood vessels narrow, blood flow to the heart is reduced. That means oxygen and nutrients can’t get to the heart as easily.

Eventually, an area of plaque can break open. This may cause a blood clot to form on the plaque’s

surface. A blood clot can block blood flowing to the heart. That can cause a heart attack.

A heart attack happens when a vessel supplying the heart is blocked and the heart can’t get enough oxygen, which leads to death of heart muscle.

The three major risk factors for heart disease have been known since the 1960s: smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol levels. These were identified in NIH’s Framingham Heart Study, a longterm study of people in Framingham, Massachusetts.

“If we could eliminate cigarette smoking, elevated blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol levels, we could eradicate about 9 out of 10 heart attacks in our country,” says Dr. Daniel Levy, a heart specialist at NIH who oversees the Framingham Heart Study currently.

The study has also uncovered other risk factors, including diabetes, obesity, and physical inactivity.

Levy’s research team is now hunting for genes that may be risk factors for heart disease. By understanding the factors that play a role in heart

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Early heart disease may not cause any symptoms. That’s why regular checkups with your doctor are so important.

“The sad truth is that the vast majority of us has heart disease and we don’t know it,” Goff says.

Blood pressure and cholesterol levels can provide early signs. “People should see their doctor, find out their cholesterol and blood pressure numbers, and if needed, take medication,” advises Goff.

There are many other tests to detect heart disease. An electro-cardiogram, also called an EKG or ECG, measures electrical activity in your heart. It can show how well your heart is working and pick up signs of a previous heart attack.

Another test called an echocardiogram uses sound waves to detect problems. It shows the size, shape, and structures of your heart. It can also measure blood flow through your heart.

Although early heart disease might not cause symptoms, advanced heart disease may cause chest pressure, shortness of breath, or fatigue. Some people may feel lightheaded, dizzy, or confused. Tell your doctor if you’re experiencing any symptoms.

Make Healthy Choices

Talk with your doctor about your risk of heart disease and what you can do to keep your heart healthy.

“The most important things for everyone to do to keep their heart healthy—to keep their entire body healthy—is to eat a healthy diet, get plenty of physical activity, maintain a lean body weight, and avoid smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke,” Goff says.

Following a heart-healthy eating plan is important for everyone.

“When someone puts food on their plate, about half the plate should be fruits and vegetables. About a quarter of the plate should be whole grain. And about a quarter should be lean protein, like lean meat or seafood,” says Goff.

If you have high blood pressure,

you may want to follow the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole-grain foods, and low-fat dairy products. To learn more about the diet, see www. nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/ topics/dash.

Goff also advises, “Avoid foods that have a lot of salt in them. Salt is a major contributor to high blood pressure and risk of heart disease.”

Prevent Diabetes

Diabetes increases your chances of high blood pressure and high cholesterol. You’re also more likely to develop heart disease and have a heart attack.

“Having diabetes is almost like already having heart disease,” says Dr. Larissa Avilés-Santa, a diabetes and heart health expert at NIH. She oversees a large NIH study of heart disease risk factors among more than 16,000 Hispanic/Latino adults.

Avilés-Santa says that sometimes people think that they will develop diabetes and heart disease no matter what they do. But that’s not true. Even if you have a family history of these diseases, you can be the messenger of good health for your family, she says. You can help your family by inspiring healthy habits.

The best way to prevent diabetes is through diet and physical activity. “The evidence is outstanding that very modest changes in lifestyle could reduce the risk of developing diabetes much greater than medication,” Avilés-Santa says.

Get Help

For some people, having a heart attack is the first sign of heart disease. Pain or discomfort in your chest or upper body, a cold sweat, or shortness of breath are all signs of a heart attack.

If you feel any of these signs, get medical help right away. Acting fast can save your life and prevent permanent damage.

Heart disease and heart attacks are major risk factors for cardiac arrest, which is when the heart suddenly stops beating. Blood stops flowing to the brain and other parts of the body. If not treated within

minutes, cardiac arrest can lead to death.

Heart disease and heart attacks can also make it harder for your heart’s electrical system to work.

As a result, an irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia, can occur. Your heart may beat too fast, too slow, or with an uneven rhythm. A dangerous arrhythmia can lead to cardiac arrest.

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Cancer death rates dramatically decline

BY CHUCK NORRIS

Reminders of progress made in advancing public health are always important to acknowledge, if only as a reminder of how much more we can accomplish. A new report from the American Cancer Society provides such news. According to the report, the death rate of cancer, the second-leading cause of death among Americans, has drastically declined over the past 25 years. It dropped by 27 percent between 1991 and 2016.

According to American Cancer Society estimates, the steadily declining cancer mortality rates saved about 2.6 million lives between 1991 and 2016.

According to data provided by the National Center for Health Statistics, a significant reduction in lung cancer mortality -- along with improvements in cancer screening and treatment -accounted for a large percentage of the overall decline. As smoking rates have fallen dramatically in recent

years, so have incidents of lung cancer deaths.

Smoking rates have traditionally been higher among men than women, but male death rates have fallen dramatically. Adult male death rates fell by 48 percent between 1990 and 2016, compared to a 23 percent drop among women during the same period.

Racial disparities in cancer mortality are also narrowing. In 2016, black Americans were still approximately 14 percent more likely to die from cancer than white Americans were, but that number represents a sizable drop from the 33 percent reported 25 years ago. According to the report, lower smoking rates among young black Americans largely explain the progress made in narrowing the gap.

Let’s take a moment to reflect just how far we have come in stopping the smoking habit and improving public health as a result. When I was a kid in

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the 1960s, roughly 42 percent of U.S. adults smoked. Tobacco was seemingly everywhere you turned during the ‘60s. There might as well have been cigarette vending machines in school hallways.

According to a recent Associated Press report, approximately 14 percent of U.S adults were smokers last year, a 2 percent decline from the year before and the lowest percentage in memory. Teen smoking also continued to decline. New figures from the tobacco research program at the Medical University of South Carolina show smoking among high school students is down to 9 percent, which represents an all-time low since such data has been tracked.

Anti-smoking campaigns, cigarette taxes and smoking bans have cumulatively brought down these rates, researchers say. That said, there still remain an estimated 37.8 million adult smokers in this country. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as recently as 2017, roughly 3.6 million middle and high school students were using tobacco.

As I have reported, according to data from the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 2011 and 2018, nearly 21 of every 100 high school students surveyed reported e-cigarette use in a 30-day period. In a one-year period ending from 2017 to 2018, there occurred the biggest one-year spike in substance use of any kind in the 44 years of monitoring substance abuse among young people. In response, the U.S. surgeon general called the 78 percent increase in teens’ vaping a crisis of epidemic proportion.

Research shows that most smokers start before they are 21. Kids who pick up the vaping habit are said to be four times more likely to ultimately become cigarette smokers. If we do not move quickly to address this situation, these gains in smoking cessation and overall public health may soon be in jeopardy as Big Tobacco reaps a new generation of customers hooked on nicotine. Keep in mind that research shows children and young adults to be more susceptible than older people to nicotine’s addictive effects. If current statistics hold, ac-

cording to the CDC, 5.6 million youth who are alive today will die from tobacco-related diseases.

On a separate -- and little-noticed -- front, the surgeon general’s report also warned that exposure to smoking in movies has historically caused young people to start smoking and that such on-screen depictions in top-grossing movies in the U.S. are once again on the rise, breaking an earlier decline.

A study by the University of California, San Francisco and the CDC shows an explosion of smoking depictions in upcoming Oscar-nominated films. An estimated 86 percent of this year’s films listed in major categories feature smoking, up 60 percent from four years ago. Kid-friendly films on the Oscar list feature twice as much smoking as they did in 2017.

According a National Cancer Institute report, young people who are heavily exposed to smoking depictions in movies are two to three times more likely to start smoking, compared with kids who have had little such exposure. According to the study, the total number of tobacco incidents in top-grossing movies increased 72 percent between 2010 and 2016.

Is this mere coincidence?

The tobacco industry is not known to stand idly by while market share and cigarette sales continue to decline. In addition to the billions they are now investing in popular vaping devices, they have always shown cunning skill at constructing and cultivating a celebrity culture to influence social behavior in their favor. If we are to reverse this current assault, and are relying on the federal government, keep in mind Big Tobacco’s clout and track record for undercutting public health efforts and regulatory interventions. Be prepared to act locally.

Write to Chuck Norris (info@creators.com) with your questions about health and fitness. Follow Chuck Norris through his official social media sites, on Twitter @ChuckNorris and on Facebook at the “Official Chuck Norris Page.” He blogs at http:// chucknorrisnews.blogspot.com. To find out more about Chuck Norris and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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: I’m a lonely widower looking for a good woman to love and make my new partner. It took me several years to cope with my grief, but I finally went back on the dating scene. After a six-month relationship with a friend of a friend, I believe I’ve found the one.

I’m not sure if she’s as interested in me as I am in her. We don’t have similar backgrounds, and like most people, both of us have baggage. I want to do everything to encourage her that

I’m a good choice.

How can I convince her I’m her man? : You need to let her know how lucky you are to have found her.

As you begin to know each other better, whether she responds affectionately or not will indicate if she’s seriously interested in being with you.

In the courting process, your conversation and the things you do for her allow her time to evaluate what kind of man you are. Many healthy rela-

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What can I do? : It’s a sad truth that the holidays often bring a lot of sadness for some people. Decem-

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ber can feel like a very lonely time of the year, especially for seniors.

Try to detach your mood from your environment. Instead of feeling dependent on others, work on affirming yourself and becoming less reactive.

We cannot force others to behave the way we wish. Instead, look inside yourself and change your attitude.

Focus on improving your reactions and you will feel empowered and

tionships are founded when we look for people who complement us. Nobody is perfect, so we look for someone to balance us out.

Be patient -- women take more time to size up a guy. Health, age, family, finances and location all play a major part in these decisions.

Six months may not be long enough for her to decide, but you should check in to see whether you’re on the same page of looking for a long-term relationship. What she says will help you know why she is or isn’t

as committed, and if this will change.

Ask yourselves and each other what you’re looking for in a relationship and whether your interests match. If they don’t, can you compromise?

Give it some time. Getting back into the dating scene may be prompting you to rush the process. Remember that you’re looking for a new relationship, not a replacement for the old one. -- Doug

more resistant to outside influence.

Be conscious of the blessings you have in your life, both big and small.

Consider your health, finances, loved ones, education and positive influences around you. When you’re frustrated, remind yourself to be patient with others and consider what commonalities you share.

Patience and kindness go a long way. If you break the cycle of negativity, you could uplift the moods of the

people around you.

Instead of lamenting about others, take positive actions. Share something special with your neighbors, and enjoy it together! -- Emma, Doug’s granddaughter Doug Mayberry makes the most of life in a Southern California retirement community. Contact him at deardoug@ msn.com. Emma, Doug’s granddaughter, helps write this column.

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But even doing that can become old hat after a while. How many times can you listen to Clark Gable snarl “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn” to Scarlet, or Humphrey Bogart murmur to Ilsa, “Here’s looking at you kid”?

So what follows is a collection of “hidden gems,” some of my own favorites that you can buy or rent in local stores or online. If you haven’t seen some or any of them, give it a try. I can recommend every one. I’ve separated them into flicks made in the ‘30s, ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s, the Golden Age of Motion Picture production.

From the ‘30s:

Alexander’s Ragtime Band, 1938 - one of the stars was Wisconsin-born Don Ameche, another was Tyrone Power. It was a musical about a band from the ragtime era with a lot of Irving Berlin tunes such as Easter Parade and Blue Skies.

Beau Geste, 1939 - Three devoted brothers, Gary Cooper, Ray Milland and Robert Preston, all end up in the French Foreign Legion. The title is French and means “wonderful gesture,” and also is Cooper’s name in the film.

Versions of the movie were also made

in 1929 and 1966.

Idiot’s Delight, 1939 - This film is unique in that it is the only one starring Clark Gable in which he sings and dances. Also featuring Norma Shearer, it takes place in Europe in the time just preceding World War II. - Five versions of this motion picture were made between 1914 and 1971, but this one was easily the best.

The cast was perfect; Ronald Coleman, who played two roles, the King and also the visitor from afar; C. Aubrey Smith, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., David Niven and Madeline Carroll. It takes place in the mythical kingdom of Ruritania in the mid-1800s. It is my own favorite film from any era.

She, 1935 - From writer H. Rider Haggard’s novel of the same name, it is about a magically endowed woman who has the power of eternal life.

One of Randolph Scott’s few movies in which he didn’t play a cowboy. This is escapist adventure on a grand scale.

Young Mr. Lincoln, 1939 – This might have been Henry Fonda’s best film, topping even The Grapes of Wrath and Mr. Roberts. It depicts Lincoln in his early life as a struggling young lawyer years before he became the presi-

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The Corsican Brothers, 1941 – Back then film makers didn’t have the tremendous technology their counterparts have today, so a movie in which the lead actor plays both twin brothers was no small feat. It’s done so well you really think there are two actors up there on the screen. The two-way star is Douglas Fairbanks Jr., aided well by character actor J. Carrol Naish.

The Devil and Daniel Webster, 1941 – Walter Huston played a multitude of rolls in his long career, and this time he was the devil. He was most effective. Edward Arnold plays the loquacious Daniel Webster. It’s a superb rendition of Stephen Vincent Benet’s novel. In the final scene, the devil turns around and seemingly looks right at you.

Kind Hearts and Coronets, 1949 – Alec Guinness starred in many fine English comedies back in the ‘40s, including this great tour de force. It’s a black comedy in which eight members of the same family get murdered, one at a time. Guinness, with makeup of course, played the part of each of the victims.

The Killers, 1946 – This was Burt

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From the ‘40s

And Then There Were None, 1945 – The title is Hollywood’s, taken from Agatha Christie’s most famous novel, “Ten Little Indians.” (It had another name originally in England, but we won’t go into that.) It is one of the best “Whodunit” movies ever made. It is also Barry Fitzgerald’s finest film.

Arsenic and Old Lace, 1944 – You wouldn’t think that it would be possible to make a movie about murder and escaped killers and have it come out as a hilarious comedy, but that’s what this is. Cary Grant is the star, but the duo of Peter Lorre and Raymond Massey as the bumbling homicidal maniacs, and Josephine Hull and Jean Adair as the seemingly harmless old ladies, steal the show. The entire cast seems a little nuts, but it couldn’t be funnier.

Boom Town, 1940 – Clark Gable and Spencer Tracy went together very well, which was why the two of them were paired in so many films in those years. Boom Town is a story of the get rich quick oil drilling industry down in Texas in the early 1900s. Also starring were Claudette Colbert and Hedy Lamarr.

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Lancaster’s film debut and it made him an immediate star. It’s a film noir based on a short story by Ernest Hemingway.

It also stars a young and beautiful Ava Gardner.

Moon and Sixpence, 1942 – A strange and moody adaptation of a Sumerset Maugham novel based on the life of French Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin, his great talent and his equally great amount of selfishness.

Also with George Marshall.

My Darling Clementine, 1948 – There have been many great westerns made, such as Shane, High Noon and Red River, but this one just might be the best of the lot. It was a masterpiece by the great director John Ford, and also marked the finest performance by actor Victor Mature, who plays Doc Holiday. Henry Fonda, in the lead role, plays Wyatt Earp.

Our Vines Have Tender Grapes, 1945 – Edward G. Robinson didn’t play a gangster in all his rolls. In this charming tale, he plays a kindly old Swedish immigrant, right here in Wisconsin, and even the accent is there. A very young Margaret O’Brien plays his daughter, and she and an equally young Butch Jenkins stand out.

Portrait of Jennie, 1948 – This whole movie has a dreamlike quality.

An otherworldly Jennifer Jones starts out the film as a lovely teenager and somehow grows up before your eyes.

Joseph Cotton is a struggling artist who falls in love with her, and Ethel Barrymore plays an art store owner. It is strange and unbelievable, yet quite fascinating.

Summer Storm, 1944 – You’ll have a difficult time finding this one, as few copies were ever made. Linda Darnell gives the performance of her career

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as a beautiful woman who somehow manages to cause tragedy to everyone around her, including herself. The movie takes place in central Europe around 1900. It is taken from an Anton Chekhov novel.

3 Godfathers, 1948 – John Wayne is the star, but this is not one of his usual roles; he starts out on the wrong side of the law. It takes place in the old west.

Three cowboy outlaws, Wayne, Pedro Armendariz and Harry Carey Jr., find a baby in the desert, the mother dying, and no one else around. The trio is trying to escape being arrested, but they know they have to care for the little infant. The sheriff who is chasing them is Ward Bond. Sentimental, but still very good.

Woman in the Window, 1944 – Edward G. Robinson is in another very untypical role. Robinson is a well to do businessman who somehow meets the subject of an alluring painting in the window of an art gallery. That role is played by Joan Bennett. Crime and murder ensue in a most intriguing tale.

There’s a terrific surprise ending.

From the ‘50s

Anna, 1951 – A gorgeous young Silvana Mangano is the star in this Italian made film. The music and especially her dance scene are most mesmerizing. Also starring Vittorio Gassman and Raf Vallone. One of the best foreign made movies of the era.

The Desert Fox, 1951 – In World War II, if there ever was a German military man who was admired by Americans it was Erwin Rommel. In this terrific war film he was played to perfection by, oddly enough, not a German actor, but by James Mason, who was British. The story concerns the battles between the German army and the Allied forces in the African desert, and then his subsequent recall to Germany where he was eventually assassinated.

Limelight, 1952 – Charles Chaplin is remembered primarily for his comical roles as a tramp. He was also a genius. In this wonderful motion picture he was not only the star, he was its director and composed the music (the hauntingly beautiful Terry’s Theme).

He plays a washed up old clown who saves the life of ballerina Claire Bloom.

The comedy skit with him and Buster Keaton is a classic.

The Long Gray Line, 1955 – Tyrone Power fans were accustomed to seeing

him in swashbuckler or romantic roles.

Not this time. He plays the part of an uneducated Irish immigrant, Marty Mahar, who obtains a job at the West Point Military Academy, eventually becoming an athletic trainer. He has the job for several decades. His lengthy career there made for a moving story.

Also with Maureen O’Hara and Donald Crisp.

Moulin Rouge, 1952 – Absolutely delightful music, great acting and direction, and visually sumptuous; Moulin Rouge has them all. It’s the story of famed French Impressionist painter Henri Toulouse-Lautrec. Because of a childhood accident, Lautrec’s growth was stunted and he wasn’t much than a young child as an adult. Jose Ferrer, who was of average height, had to portray the painter and did a masterful job.

Also with Zsa Zsa Gabor.

We’re No Angels, 1955 – Not nearly as well known as such Humphrey Bogart hits as The Maltese Falcon or The African Queen, this one nevertheless has its own special charm. It’s a story of three convicts. Bogart, Peter Ustinov and Aldo Ray, who escape from Devil’s Island and take refuge with a family and help them with their problems.

Witness for the Prosecution, 1957 – Another film taken from an Agatha Christie short story, starring Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich and Charles Laughton. Great suspense and court-

room scenes; a real shocker.

From the ‘60s

Pocketful of Miracles, 1961 – Taken from the old Frank Capra film Lady for a Day, this might be the only movie in which Bette Davis plays a likeable role. Also starring Glenn Ford and Ann Margaret. Bette plays the Damon Runyon character Apple Annie, and Ford is the soft-hearted gangster who transforms her into a respectable lady.

7 Faces of Dr. Lao, 1961 – Tony Randall was about one of the least appreciated actor and comedian ever to appear in films. In this one, he not only plays, looks like and talks like an old Chinese philosopher, he also plays six other roles as well. The special effects are terrific.

Topkapi, 1964 – With Melina Mercouri, Maximilian Schell and Peter Ustinov, this is a story about a jewel robbery from a well-guarded museum, but is also one of the best comedies ever made in Hollywood. Ustinov’s hilarious performance won him an Academy Award. The banter between him and Akim Tamiroff is priceless.

In the 1930 gangster movie Little Caesar, at the film’s end, its star, Edward G. Robinson is machine-gunned.

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Our goal is to provide a high quality of life for our residents through personalized engagement and purposeful daily living. Our home was designed to support those with dementia through all stages of the disease. The Fowler and Lac La Belle homes are joined by a community room with amenities such as the Blue Sky Cafe’ and accessible spa and a salon. We further support the needs of our residents by providing them and their families with a multi-sensory room, secure outside courtyard with walking path, screened-in porch and indoor areas for exercise and walking. All of these amenities are offered in a complete and supportive care setting.

As the premier provider for the Oconomowoc area, our care services include a dedicated Registered Nurse on staff, medication management, and personalized management of behavioral expressions, including sundowning, wandering and anxiety. In addition to our care services, we include nutritious meals and snacks, housekeeping and laundry.

Each of our private suites is fully furnished and equipped with a private bath, roll-in shower, built-in cabinetry, and a safety response system.

Also available is an enhanced suite option for couples or for those looking for a little more space.

Azura Memory Care’s specialized care is based on our exclusive MOSAIC training and engagement program, which uses cutting-edge dementia approaches and techniques to help our caregivers fully understand the disease process and equip them with ways to properly approach, communicate and engage those within our care.

At Azura our mission is to Transform the Culture of Memory Care. We

invite you to visit our home at any time or call Laura Volz, Director of Community Relations at 414-405-2205 for a personalized tour today!

Azura Memory Care Of Kenosha

4600 52nd Ave • Kenosha 262-220-2720 • www.azuramemory.com Azura Memory Care has 2 homes in Kenosha. Our newly renovated Pierhead home offers 16 rooms. Eight are private rooms with private bathrooms and the remaining eight are private rooms with shared bathrooms, perfect for couples that wish to reside in the same location.

Our Southport home features 20 rooms with private baths.

Amenities include a spa with relaxing Jacuzzi tub, a salon, a sensory room as well as beautifully landscaped and secure back yards with raised bed gardens and a walking path. Our homes offer a sense of warmth in a cozy, quaint atmosphere. Azura Kenosha has a Registered Nurse on staff, offers medication management, personalized management of behavioral expressions, including sundowning, wandering, and anxiety. In addition to our care services, we include nutritious meals and snacks, housekeeping & laundry and Quality of Life programming (activities) which keep residents engaged and active.

Most importantly, Azura Memory Care’s specialized care is based on our exclusive MOSAIC training and engagement program which uses cutting edge, research based approaches and techniques to help our caregivers fully understand the disease process and equip them with ways to properly approach, communicate and engage those within our care while bringing moments of joy to each of our residents.

At Azura our mission is to Transform the Culture of Memory Care. We invite you to visit our home at any time or call Julie Gey, Director of Community Relations at 262-220-2720 for a personalized tour today!

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Heritage At Deer Creek

3585 S. 147th St. • New Berlin 262-432-0222 • www.heritagesenior.com Assisted Living and Memory Care residence. Within Heritage at Deer Creek you will find a warm and compassionate community where daily assistance is provided with love and utmost Creek is a 76-unit community (with Assisted Living and Enhanced AsAzura Memory Care Of Oak Creek respect for personal integrity of our sisted Living apartments and Memory Care suites) that offers personal8772 S. Mayhew Dr. • Oak Creek residents. compassionate staff isof home. Assisted apartments range ized careOur paired with all the comforts 262-220-3574 • www.azuramemory.com trained to serve with an open heart and Azura Memory Care of Oak Creek is one of 14 locations operated from studio to two-bedroom floor plans and include kitchenettes, indifriendly Living viduallysmile. controlled heatarrangements: and air and spacious storage spaces, in addition throughout the state of WisconAssisted Living – 43 apts., studios, 3 sizes/1 bedrooms, 2 telephone bedrooms/2 to full bathrooms with walk-in showers.

All utilities except are sin. The Oak Creek facility offers baths, walk-in showers, individually controlled heat and air, kitchenette. included.

Memory Care suites are located in a separate, secure section 48 units, three suite levels (sinPets All and utilities, except telephone included.

Memory CareCom– 33 ofwelcome. the building contain a full bathroom with walk-in shower. gle to double rooms included). private suites with bathrooms, most with walk-in showers.

Monthly rent: munity amenities include a serene outdoor walking path around a pond, The refundable enrollment/enAssisted Living – start at $2,955; Memory Care – start at $3,800.

In house cozy sun rooms for relaxation, a salon/barbershop, outdoor patios and dowment fee is $1,000. Monthphysician, podiatrist, coordination of therapies and labWi-Fi services.

Activicourtyards, spa rooms with a tub and walk-in shower, throughout ly rent range is $4,600 - $8,550 ties:thelunch outings, movies, cards, bingo, happy hour and more. Affiliabuilding and daily activities. with a mandatory meal plan included. tions: Lexington Heritage, Heritage Court, Heritage West Allis, Heritage When you visit Azura, you will witness their everyday use of MOSAGrove, Heritage CourtMenomonee Waukesha.

IC principles through creative expression, small group peer interactions,Elm Heritage Court Falls special interest clubs, intergenerational activities, one-on-one engage- N48 W14250 Hampton Ave. • Menomonee Falls ments with caregivers, outdoor activities, daily themes, church services, 262-781- 6930 Heritage Court supervised baking, music and much more! www.heritagesenior.com N48 W14250 Hampton Ave. At Azura, the advantages to aging in place in assisted living include safe- Heritage Court, located in the quiet • Menomonee Falls ty, socialization, supportive memory care, in-home access to services and village of Menomonee Falls, opened its 262-442-1540 most importantly, preserving quality of life. doors in November 2004. Since then, This facility offers a warm, loving home that offers high quality, rela-www.heritagesenior.com the inviting 36-unit property has been This to is residents a 34 unit, secure Memory tionship-based memory care. Their MOSAIC training ensures the team home experiencing demenresidence.

Whenwho you enter the provides exceptional care and personalized engagements that result inCare tia and Alzheimer’s enjoy a small, doors of Heritage Court you will find a moments of joy everyday. close-knit community, excellent amewarm and compassionate community nities and unparalleled care. Heritage Court utilizes a unique dementia care program called Toddy’s Touch, Clement Manor which incorporates: multisensory stimulation to help reduce stress and 9339 W. Howard Ave. • Greenfield anxiety; personalized music therapy to evoke positive feelings and pro414-546-7000 • www.clementmanor.com mote relaxation; pet, aroma and art therapies; and specially trained staff Clement Manor assisted living apartwho provide individualized care and coordinated activities. ments are part of a full continuum of housing and healthcare services. Everything you need is under one roof. CouHeritage Court Waukesha ples can live together when only one 1831 Meadow Lane • Pewaukee person needs care. Studios, 1-bedroom 262-542-3434 and 2-bedroom apartments. Participate www.heritagesenior.com in a variety of programs that support Heritage Court Waukesha is a dedicated your independence, creativity, wellness, memory care community with 36 spaspirituality and zest for life! Amenities include a wellness center, con- cious studio and one-bedroom suites. venience store, full service bank and occupational, physical and speech The uncomplicated design allows resitherapy on site. Catholic Mass and Protestant services. The continu- dents to stroll freely through the buildum also includes Memory Care Assisted Living (CBRF). Sponsored by ing without encountering dead ends, School Sisters of St. Francis. while the building’s secure access and sensory alarms provide an extra level of safety and security. Residents receive specialized care, including a thorough assessment upon admission, Heritage at Deer Creek which ensures their unique needs are met. Specially trained staff mem3585 S. 147th St. • New Berlin bers provide multisensory and alternative therapies, in addition to daily 262-789-6600 activities and home-cooked, nutritionally balanced meals. www.heritagesenior.com Located in New Berlin, part of bustling Waukesha County, Heritage at Deer

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Heritage Elm Grove

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800 Wall Street • Elm Grove 262-786-5800 www.heritagesenior.com Heritage Elm Grove is a modern 97unit community that offers multiple levels of care, including Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living and Memory Care, allowing residents to age in place as their health care needs change. Assisted Living offers seniors the opportunity to enjoy their independence while receiving the right amount of care for their unique needs, while Enhanced Assisted Living is available to those who need higher levels of physical and medical assistance.

Memory Care residents receive compassionate, individualized care 24 hours a day, in addition to musical, pet and multisensory therapies and daily activities. Heritage Elm Grove also offers a gym and on-site physical therapy, a theater room, spa rooms with tub and walk-in shower, a pub area, full-service laundry and outdoor lounging areas.

2975 Village Square Drive • Hartland 262-367-2975 www.heritagesenior.com Opened in spring 2017, Heritage Lake Country in Hartland provides state-ofthe-art accommodations and amenities for Independent, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living and Memory Care residents. Heritage Lake Country’s studio, one- and two-bedroom units boast kitchenettes with stainless steel appliances, high-quality cabinetry and granite counter tops (Assisted/Independent), private bathrooms with walk-in showers, radiant baseboard/ radiant floor heat, an air conditioner in each unit and large windows, in addition to spacious storage areas. Community amenities include a warm-water pool, spacious gym, on-site therapy, movie theater, salon, pub/social area, home-cooked, nutritionally balanced meals and a patio with a fire ring and gas grill. All residents receive a thorough assessment to ensure their unique care needs are met, and highly trained caregivers work closely with RNs and residents’ physicians to provide personalized health and wellness programs, nutritional dining programs and medication monitoring.

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S64 W13780 Janesville Road • Muskego 414-425-7155 www.heritagesenior.com A brand-new, 108-unit community located along Janesville Road, Heritage Muskego offers a full continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced CEDAR BAY Assisted Living and Memory Care. On-site amenities include a movie theater with club seating, ASSISTED LIVING AT ST.and CAMILLUS rehabilitation gym therapy services, a warm-water pool, salon/barbershop and convenience store, as well as an outdoor patio with fire pit and gas grills. Meals are chef-prepared in-house and include a range of nutritious options, as well as a premier menu. Assisted and Memory Care residents receive three meals a day, while Independent residents receive one lunch, with the option to purchase additional meals if desired. HerCEDAR BAY AT ELKHART LAKE CEDAR BAY AT itage Muskego’s high-end units come complete with a full kitchen (Independent) or kitchenette (Assisted) with stainless steel appliances and high-quality cabinetry, as well as granite counter tops, private bathrooms with walk-in showers and in-floor radiant heat. With 24/7 staff, a fulltime licensed nurse, ongoing staff training and personalized emergency CREATIVE LIVING call pendants, families can rest easy ENVIRONMENTS, LLC. knowing that their loved one’s care is in good hands.

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7901 W. National Ave. • West Allis HERITAGE COURT 414-302-9700 www.heritagesenior.com Located in a bustling Milwaukee suburb with a plethora of nearby activities, Heritage West Allis is a vibrant 78-unit community with Independent, Assisted FOREST RIDGE SENIOR RESIDENCES Living and Memory Care options. Onsite amenities include a pub and social HERITAGE WEST ALLIS area, spa rooms with a tub and walk-in shower, multiple spacious activity rooms, a salon, Wi-Fi throughout and a massage suite, in addition to an on-site bank and convenience store.

Staff members are on-hand 24/7, and a full-time licensed nurse and personalized call pendants provide peace of mind for families and residents.

Daily activities, including exercise, art projects, music and intergenerational events, create an active atmosphere. In addition, Memory Care residents benefit from Heritage’s Toddy’s Touch memory care approach, which utilizes alternative therapies and person-centered care to help those with Alzheimer’s or dementia lead a full and meaningful life.

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Jackson Crossings

N168 W22022 Main Street • Jackson 262-665-9407 Jackson Crossings has 49 studio, 1-bedroom/1 bath, 1-bedroom/2 bath, 2-bedroom/1 bath, 2-bedroom/2 baths apartments with monthly rent starting at $2,760 which includes 3 daily meals. We proudly offer assisted living, award-winning memory care, Lifestyle 360 engagement programming, Bridge-to-Rediscovery activities and an enhanced dining experience.

We have many different apartment layouts; some with lake views, patios or balconies. Jackson Crossings offers a wonderful home-like feeling with many amenities that are included.

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Lexington Heritage

5020 S. 107th St. • Greenfield JACKSON CROSSINGS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 414-425-9551 www.heritagesenior.com Lexington Heritage, located in a quaint corner of bustling Greenfield, is an inviting 20-unit Assisted Living community that’s perfect for residents who enjoy a close-knit environment, premium amenities and unparalleled care. Multidisciplinary staff members LEXINGTON HERITAGE treat each resident like family and are committed to making them feel truly at home. Studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments are available, all with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, in-unit kitchenettes, wall-to-wall carpeting and spacious storage spaces. Residents are provided three chef-prepared meals a day, in addition to themed meals and special twists on local favorites. With an open-concept kitchen and dining room, a cozy sitting area with fireplace, an outdoor sitting and gardening area and daily activities, residents can PROHEALTH CARE REGENCY SENIOR enjoy all the comforts of home in a safe, secure environment.

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Lincoln Village Port Washington

1330 W. Lincoln Ave. • Port Washington 262-268-1300 www.lincolnvillageseniorliving.com Lincoln Village is a premiere Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living and Memory Care community located a few miles from the lakefront in Port Washington. Lincoln Village offers spacious studio, one-and two bedroom Assisted and Enhanced Assisted apartments with modern kitchenettes, and open-concept memory care suites with private bathrooms and spacious closets. Residents can enjoy an on-site beauty salon, a pub and social area, open-concept and private dining rooms, on-site physical therapy and outdoor sitting and dining areas. Daily life enriching activities, ranging from intergenerational events and Wii sports to art projects and pet therapy, ensure that residents stay active – body, mind and spirit. Plus, Lincoln Village’s specialized memory care program combines person-centered care techniques with multisensory and alternative therapies to help residents relax and engage.

LindenGrove Communities – Mukwonago

841 E. Veterans Way • Mukwonago 262-363-6830 • www.lindengrove.org LindenGrove offers 57 efficiency and 1-bedroom units. Monthly rent ranges from $3,120-$3,850 and includes a three meal per day plan.

LindenGrove has daily social, recreational and lifelong learning opportunities scheduled, chapel, on-site barber/ beauty shop, on-site store, gardening, library and pet companionship program.

The apartments at LindenGrove are perfect for those who wish to main-

tain an independent lifestyle, yet want the security of knowing personal assistance is available 24/7.

As a non-profit, LindenGrove places quality, affordability and resident satisfaction at the top of the list.

LindenGrove Communities – Waukesha

427 N. University Dr. • Waukesha 262-524-1180 • www.lindengrove.org LindenGrove Waukesha offers 60 efficiency and 1-bedroom assisted living apartments. This campus also offers 20 enhanced assisted living suites for adults living with advanced physical needs.

LindenGrove has daily social, recreational and lifelong learning opportunities scheduled, chapel, on-site barber/beauty shop, on-site store, gardening, and library.

The apartments at LindenGrove are perfect for those who wish to maintain an independent lifestyle, yet want the security of knowing personal assistance is available 24/7.

As a non-profit, LindenGrove places quality, affordability & resident satisfaction at the top of their list. Pet-friendly facility.

& memory program, walking club, Memory Training Centers of America, stretching, physical and cognitive exercises, arts and crafts, cooking and baking club, outings, live entertainment and pet therapy. We provide a well-trained thoughtful staff that will meet the care and needs of our residents 24-hours a day. You can have peace of mind knowing that our residents can maintain their independence and individuality in a safe nurturing environment.

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4545 N. 92nd Street • Wauwatosa Luther Manor 414-464-3880 • www.luthermanor.org 4545 N. 92nd Street • Wauwatosa 414-464-3880 Luther Manor is •awww.luthermanor.org non-profit and Lutherwith Manor is a non-profit is affiliatis affiliated Leading Age andand WCwith have Leading and WCCEAL. CEAL.edThey theAge capacity of 140, They have the capacity of 140, offering stuoffering studios and suites. Spouses dios and suites. Spouses can share rooms can share rooms in the suites. Luther in the suites. Luther Manor has an optional Manorenrollment/endowment has an optional enrollment/enfee, which is redowment fee, which is refundable fundable up to 11 months. Theirup monthly to 11 months. var- and rent variesTheir basedmonthly on size ofrent apartment ies based on size of apartment andisthe the needs of the resident. There a mandaneeds of resident.

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Therewho is one RN Luther a dedicated specialist orgafull oversight, LPNs & RNs 24/7, medication assistance, a social worker nizes 30-40 weekly activities based on the residents’ interests. There is livingLPNs coordinator. one RNand fullresident oversight, & RNs 24/7, medication assistance, a social Luther Manor provides a safe environment where physical, mental, soworker and resident living coordinator. cial & spiritual wellness & interaction are encouraged; where medical Luther Manorisprovides a where safe environment physical,ismental, monitoring offered and assistance withwhere daily activities providsocial ed. & spiritual is encouraged, where medical They havewellness 55 years & of interaction experience, offer a full continuum of care, is a monitoring is offered and where assistance with daily activities is providfaith-based community, has an on-site clinic with doctors, dentists and ed. They have 55and years of 30-40 experience, offer full continuum specialists, offer activities peraweek to engage in.of care, are a faith-based community, have an on-site clinic with doctors, dentists and specialists, and offer 30-40 activities per week to engage in.

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777 N. Brookfield Rd. • Brookfield 262-780-0321 • www.RegencySeniorCommunities.com Regency Assisted Living is backed by our established reputation as a leader in exceptional senior care for 30 years and is the most affordable, comprehensive program available. Seniors enjoy the privacy and independence they want with as many of the support services as they need, including dedicated care 24/7 from our highly trained staff of RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. We have studio and one-bedroom apartments ranging from $3,075 - $5,595 a month.

Our monthly fee includes a meal plan, nursing services, and many social and recreational opportunities on and off campus with complimentary transportation. Couples may share an apartment even if they require different levels of Care Free Living, Assisted Living, or Attended Care.

Shared apartments are available for an affordable second-person fee ranging from $1,355 - $2,650 a month, which includes meals, laundry, housekeeping, and optional nursing services. Call to schedule your private tour today.

ProHealth Regency Senior Communities Muskego

W181 S8540 Lodge Blvd. • Muskego 262-679-0888 • www.RegencySeniorCommunities.com Regency-Muskego is backed by our established reputation as a community leader in providing exceptional independent and assisted senior living for 30 years. Our continuum of care includes 154 independent apartments starting at $1,250/month with optional supportive services available and 96 one-bedroom PROHEALTH continued on page 22

Assisted Living at Tudor Oaks Featuring Style-Smart, Charming Private Apartments • Individual Care Plans • Medication Managment • Wellness Program • Beautiful Campus Setting Visit www.TudorOaks.net for a fly-thru video tour of our community!

Or call for your personal tour today!

414-529-0100 www.TudorOaks.net

S77 W12929 McShane Drive, Muskego, WI 53150

Tudor Oaks is owned and operated by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest, a not-for-profit provider of senior health care since 1930.

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CUSTOM LONG-TERM CARE PLANS DEVELOPED WITH YOU, FOR YOU My Choice Family Care is a managed care organization committed to a better kind of healthcare for people who need it most—seniors, adults with disabilities, and the family and friends who support them.

Toll Free 1-877-489-3814 For more information on the Family Care program, call your local ADRC.

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apartments in the Lodge with three care programs starting at $2,645/ month, including three chef-prepared meals each day. Whether independent or in need of assistance, our residents live well both physically and mentally! With dedicated RNs, LPNs, and CNAs on staff 24/7, along with a variety of fitness classes, church services, social activities and outings, and complimentary transportation for scheduled activities and to ProHealth doctor appointments, our picturesque 32-acre campus is the perfect place to call home. Come see for yourself—call today to schedule your personal tour!

ProHealth Regency Senior Communities New Berlin

13750 W. National Avenue • New Berlin 262-789-1699 • www.RegencySeniorCommunities.com At Regency-New Berlin, 88 lovely studio and one-bedroom apartments are located in the Assisted Living service area. We also offer Assisted Living services in our independent one- and two-bedroom supportive care apartments. Assisted Living rents range from $3,795 - $5,540 a month, depending on the level of care and the apartment size selected. Seniors enjoy the convenience of dedicated care 24/7 from our highly trained RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Monthly fees include three meals a day, a microwave and refrigerator, basic utilities, housekeeping, and personal care services, along with many social and recreational opportunities on and off campus with complimentary transportation. Three daily meals are included with independent units receiving Assisted Living care and for those residing in the Assisted Living apartments. Couples may share apartments for an affordable additional fee, depending on the level of care needed. Call to schedule your private tour today.

St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus

3800 N. 92nd Street • Milwaukee 414-463-7570 www.stannessc.org St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus is sponsored by the Sisters of the Divine Savior and is a non-profit facility. We offer 63 RCAC, 77 CBRF and 50 SNF rooms; studios in CBRF; studio, one and two-bedroom apartments in Jordan Hall; and one-bedroom apartments in Tivoli Terrace. There is a $9,500 enrollment/endowment fee. Monthly rent for RCAC is $4,290 - $5,990; CBRF is $5,100 - $5,700 plus $1,500 assessment fee. Meal plans are included in rent and a dual occupancy fee applies for spouses. We have a medical doctor, RN and LPN on staff.

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At St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus residents enjoy, mass 6 days a week, exercise, social outings, Optum Program, art therapy and memory care.

Advantages of living at St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus include privacy of one’s own apartment including 3 meals, medication management, daily mass, pastoral care, activities, continuum of care, rehabilitation, outdoor patio, Senior Memory Assessment Center.

Summit Woods

2501 Summit Avenue • Waukesha 262-521-1388 • www.capricommunities.com Affiliated with Capri Communities, Summit Woods offers 104 one and two bedroom apartments each with full kitchens and private bathrooms. Some apartments have a patio or balcony, fireplace, and/or washer/dryer connections. Base monthly rent ranges from $940 to $1,560 with meal plan included. Care plan rates range from $2,360 to $3,570.

Residents benefit from a full-time Lifestyle Enrichment Specialist who plans activities that enrich our residents’ overall wellness. Activities include monthly socials, Wii bowling, men’s club outings, choir groups, weekly Friday luncheon outings, a baking club, and scheduled shopping trips.

Assisted living offers residents the ability to be active and social – something that keeps our minds and bodies youthful, engaged, and resilient – with the peace of mind that they are receiving quality care.

Summit Woods has the best of both worlds: a convenient location surrounded by wooded grounds, calm walking paths, and a private duck pond. Residents have enjoyed these amenities along with spacious apartments and transitioning care for over 25 years.

The Apartments at Elizabeth Residence

9279 N. Port Washington Rd. • Bayside 414-351-1213 • elizabethresidence.com The Apartments at Elizabeth Residence has 40 studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Monthly rent is $3,125, which includes a flexible meal plan. They offer three activities a day as well as regular outings, religious programs, exercise, speakers, book club and more.

The Apartments at Elizabeth Residence has CNA’s and RN’s on staff.

Our apartments provide comfort and convenience within our secure building with other experienced staff committed to you health care needs.

We are a family owned and operated senior living community celebrating our 10-year anniversary in providing excellent care.

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Life Enriched

Every Step of the Way

• Independent Living • Assisted Living • Memory Care Assisted Living • Skilled Nursing • Transitional Care

• Adult Day Services and Brain Stretch Club • Center for Enrichment & Life Long Learning

(414) 546-7000 ClementManor.com 3939 S. 92nd St., Greenfield, WI

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Private apt with bathroom/opt. kitchen RN and medical staff available 24/7 Medication management Pull cord alert system 3 wholesome meals served daily Robust daily activities scheduled On-site rehabilitation Limited Family Care available Call for information and a tour

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Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community

S77 W12929 McShane Drive • Muskego 414-529-0100 • www.TudorOaks.net Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community is a not-for-profit continuing care community owned by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest. The Assisted Living wings include 45 RCAC and 22 CBRF apartments. RCAC apartments have a separate living and bedroom, tea kitchen, private bathroom and shower. CBRF apartments are a studio design with private bathroom and shower. Spouses may share the apartment.

Meals (3 meals & 2 snacks daily) and assistance with daily living activities are included in the monthly fee, which is based on level of care needs.

Recreational activities include fitness classes, swimming, music, games, spiritual programs, bus trips and entertainment. Medical personnel on staff include a CNA 24/7 on the floor and a RN on campus. The caring and compassionate staff helps residents stay as independent as possible while providing the lifestyle environment that allows them to live to their greatest potential regardless of age or condition.

The community is all connected under one roof making transitions and visits very easy.

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Specializing in Alzheimer’s and Dementia care Experienced, compassionate caregivers Life-enriching programs and activities Safe and secure home setting

Call 414-335-6696 for information or to schedule a tour

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3023 S. 84th Street • West Allis 414-607-4100 • www.VMPcares.com VMP Healthcare & Community Living offers a full continuum of care under one roof with independent living, assisted care, memory care, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, ventilator care and out-patient therapy. VMP also has an on-site medical clinic, hosSHOREHAVEN care.

TOWER pice care, and pastoral VMP’s also specializes in ventilator and VMP-MANOR PARK respiratory care. VMP’s short-term rehabilitation services allow patients to return home safely and remain independent after a hospital visit when they need to regain strength and ST. ANNE’S stamina.

Therapy services are specific to patients’ needs. Free transportaSALVATORIAN tionCAMPUS from the hospital upon admission is available.

VMP’s Senior Community Club is open to residents and the community, offering many in-house events and classes, as well as off-campus trips.

Popular outings include Brewer tailgates, theater outings, and occasional VMP-TRINITY VILLAGE overnight destinations.

Fees: -Independent Living - Apartments TUDOR are monthly rentals with no enOAKS trance fee. -Assisted Living - Monthly fees vary depending on the level of care and the size of the apartment. (Licensed as both Residential Care

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From closet chaos to organized in 5 easy steps

BY MARY HUNT What’s behind your closet door?

Orderly rows of shoes, stacks of folded T-shirts and hanging clothes arranged by color and season? Or do you have a situation that could be declared a national disaster? If the latter, you might ask the president for federal disaster relief funds, or you could just get organized.

Knowing you would feel guilty taking funds from tornado victims, here are simple steps to find calm in all that chaos. By the way, these same principles apply to linen and utility closets, too.

Step 1: Remove everything.

This lets you see exactly the space you have to work with. Prepare to be shocked by the pile of stuff that comes out of that closet.

Step 2: Now that you can see the light of day, give that closet a good cleaning from top to bottom. Follow with a fresh coat of white paint.

Step 3: Separate the items

you removed. Most people hate this step because it means getting rid of everything you do not use or wear.

But there’s no way you could get all

of it back into the closet, so buck up, and let’s get this job done. Label three containers: --Keep: Only put items that you have worn or used at least twice in the past year. Be brutally harsh. If it doesn’t fit today, it’s not likely to fit anytime soon. Get rid of it. If in doubt, do not put it into this bin.

--Sell or Donate: Clothes and other items that are not right for you (as evidenced by the fact that you never wear them) but still have a useful life for someone else should go into this bin. What you consider ugly may be perfect to someone else. Take them to a consignment store, or hold a yard sale. Consider donating them to the Salvation Army or Goodwill.

You may get a tax break, but more than that, you will feel good. Put all of these items in the garage or back of the car to collect them for transport.

--Throw Away: Clothes and shoes that are worn out, hopelessly stained, broken or in some other state of calamity go into this bin. Work quickly to ease the pain. Empty this bin often to keep the process moving.

Step 4: Divide the Keep bin by

season, type and use. If possible, store out-of-season items in another place

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in your home. Next, separate your work or professional clothes from your casual attire. Divide each pile into “common wear” and “infrequent wear,” arranging them so the items you wear most often are the handiest.

Step 5: Use closet organizers.

At the minimum, you need a sturdy shoe rack, good hangers and shelves, in addition to your standard hanging rod. Investing in a few good organi-

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EVENTS CALENDAR February 2, 10 am – 5 pm Great Lakes Pet Expo State Fair Park Exposition Center, 640 S. 84th Street, West Allis The Great Lakes Pet Expo is different from most other shows of this magnitude because it is produced by a non-profit organization. All of the proceeds from this event are given back to the animals of Wisconsin by way of the non-profit organizations (rescues and humane societies) that care for them.

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February 6, 13, 20 & 27, 1 – 2:30 pm Powerful Tools for Caregivers Hartland Public Library, 110 E. Park Ave., Hartland A 6-week workshop to help improve self-care and reduce stress, develop skills for handling difficult emotions, build confidence while handling caregiver demands and making tough decisions, and teaching effective communication skills. A representative from Aging & Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County (ADRC) will be present for this free program.

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February 6, 7:30 pm Ryan & Ryan Piano Duo Center for Arts & Performance - Schwan Concert Hall, 8815 W Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee In 2016, Wisconsin Lutheran College was blessed with the acquisition of a second Steinway nine-foot grand piano. Both of these beautiful instruments will be featured in the concert by Ryan & Ryan, a dynamic father-son piano duo that blends classic and contemporary music into an enthralling concert

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February 13, 1 – 3 pm Zentangle Workshop Germantown Public Library, N112W16957 Mequon Rd, Germantown The Zentangle Method is an easyto-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join us for a fun afternoon of creating! All supplies provided. Registration is required by calling (262) 253-7760 or visiting our website.

February 15-17, 10 am Spring Home Improvement Show State Fair Park Exposition Center, 640 S. 84th Street, West Allis Remodeling or making improvements to your home? Trust a NARI member. Meet face-to-face with over 250 exhibitors who are provFebruary 9, 10 am – noon BYOD: Bring Your Own Device en, qualified, experienced and verified. See the latest in products St. Francis Public Library, 4230 S. and trends for your home at this Nicholson Ave., St. Francis Learn how to access and use li- must-attend event. Tickets are brary resources on your personal available to purchase prior to the mobile device! Bring in your iPad, event at www.narimilwaukee.org smartphone or other device (along or on-site during show hours. For with your valid library card and more information about the event, all PINS and passwords) and we please contact the NARI Milwauwill help you learn how to down- kee office at (414) 771-4071. load ebooks and use the library’s mobile resources. No registration February 17, 2 pm is required. For additional infor- Marquette University Symmation, call 414-481-7323 or visit phony Orchestra: Suites For Strings www.stfrancislibrary.org.

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February 17, 4 pm Heart and Soul Concert Beulah Brinton House, 2590 South Superior St., Milwaukee “Heart and Soul” is a love-in of songs about giving, sharing, old loves and new hopes especially for Valentine’s Day. Rick and David will trade folk music songs from John Denver, Tom Paxton, Paul Stookey and more, including some original work.

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February 21, 10 am Reel Conversations Hartland Public Library, 110 E. Park Ave., Hartland Introducing a new movie club for classic and newer film lovers. Club members are encouraged to watch the film prior to the meeting, as the film will not be viewed at that time. This meeting will discuss The Ghost Writer (2010). Copies are available throughout the Bridges Library System. Light refreshments will be served.

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February 22, 8 – 10 pm Cynthia Sayer & Her Joyride Quartet Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield Award-winning instrumentalist, vocalist, and bandleader Cynthia Sayer is celebrated as one of the top 4-string jazz banjoists in the world today: soulful, edgy, both contemporary and classic, with a playing style all her own. She was inducted into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame in 2006 and has performed with the New York Philharmonic, as well as at such venues as Lincoln Center and Tribeca Performing Arts Center. Cynthia will be joined by her quartet to enchant Wilson Center audiences with the rarely heard range and versatility of America’s original jazz instrument. Tickets are available at www. wilson-center.com or by calling the box office at 262-781-9520.

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Turning 66 in 2019? Consider filing for benefits this month

BY TOM MARGENAU

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don’t mind plagiarizing myself, as the column contains a very important message for people planning to retire in 2019.

January is a critical month for the hundreds of thousands of potential Social Security beneficiaries who are reaching 66, their so-called full retirement age, in 2019. The important message: All of them should at least consider the possibility of filing for their benefits this month, even though they may not be reaching their retirement age until later in the year.

Please note: This technique should not be employed by folks who plan to use the soon-to-disappear maximizing strategy called “file and restrict” (still available to people turning 66 in 2019), because that procedure requires you to wait until age 66 or later before filing for benefits.

File and restrict has been discussed countless times in this column and won’t be discussed today, other than

to point out that it involves filing for benefits on a spouse’s account and delaying your own retirement benefits -- usually, until age 70.

Even if you are not using the file and restrict strategy, you may want to delay filing for your own Social Security benefits until 70 in order to get a 32 percent delayed-retirement bonus. In this case, you, too, should forgo the procedure discussed in this column.

But if you are not interested in either of those strategies -- and plan to start your benefits at 66 in 2019 -then, as I said, you may want to consider filing for benefits in January.

This early filing timeframe results from some quirky and complicated features of Social Security’s earnings penalty provisions. Those provisions generally keep seniors who are still working off of Social Security’s rolls until they reach that magic “full retirement age.”

The law essentially says if you are over 62 but under your full retirement age and still working full-time,

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you are not eligible for Social Security. Specifically, the rules require that the SSA deduct $1 from any retirement benefits you might be due for every $2 you earn over $17,640 in 2019.

However, the rules say that once you reach your full retirement age, you are due full Social Security benefits -- even if you are still working, no matter how much money you are making.

Let’s follow an example. Let’s say Ed was born in July 1953, which means he’ll reach his full retirement age of 66 in July 2019. And let’s further say that Ed generally makes about $80,000 per year and he plans to continue working indefinitely.

Based on the earnings penalty rules I briefly outlined above, Ed figures he must wait until July (his full retirement age) to begin collecting his Social Security benefits. At that magical point, the earnings penalty rules no longer apply, and he can get his Social Security. Prior to that, he’s making way more than the $17,640 income

threshold.

But here is why Ed should consider applying for Social Security in January: Congress set up a more lenient earnings threshold for the year you reach your full retirement age.

Specifically, it says you can earn up to $46,920 between January and the month you reach your full retirement age and still get Social Security benefits. Even if you earn more than $46,920, for every $3 you exceed that threshold, you lose only $1 from your benefits.

Ed is going to make $40,000 between January and June (i.e., before he reaches the magic age of 66). And that’s under the $46,920 threshold for 2019, which means Ed is due benefits beginning in January. He does not have to wait until July to apply for his Social Security checks.

There is a bit of a catch: By starting his benefits in January, Ed will be accepting a slightly reduced amount.

(Benefits are reduced by roughly 0.5 percent for each month they are taken before full retirement age.)

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If Ed’s Social Security benefit at full retirement age is $2,500 per month, let’s look at his options.

Ed’s first option is to wait until July to start his Social Security benefits. He’ll get $2,500 per month for six months -- $15,000 for the year 2019.

Ed’s second option is to file for Social Security in January. Starting his benefits slightly early, his monthly rate is reduced to about $2,400. That comes out to $28,800 in total benefits for the year 2019. The downside to Option 2 is his ongoing monthly benefit rate will be $100 less than what he would have been getting in Option 1. But because he’d be get-

ting about $13,800 less in 2019 benefits in Option 1, it would take Ed a long time to make up that loss with his extra $100 per month in ongoing benefits. If I were Ed, I’d choose the second option.

Even if Ed would have made more than the $46,920 income threshold between January and June, for every $3 he exceeds that amount, he will only lose $1 in Social Security benefits. So, he probably still comes out ahead by filing in January.

Here is a quick example using that scenario: Let’s say Ed will make $60,000 between January and June.

That’s $13,080 over the $46,920 lim-

it. One-third of that excess, or about $4,360, must be deducted from his 2019 benefits. But he would still get $24,400 in benefits for the year. That’s way better than the $15,000 he would be due by waiting until July to file for his Social Security.

I know these rules are complicated and the math in the examples above might be difficult to follow. But my overall message is easy to follow: If you’re reaching age 66 in 2019, talk to a Social Security representative sometime this month to find out if it’s to your advantage to file for those benefits in January.

One word of caution: Many read-

ers in the past told me that when they tried to file in January, Social Security Administration clerks told them they could not do so. Sadly, far too many SSA agents are unfamiliar with how these rules work. If you run into the same problem, demand to speak to a supervisor.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer.

Contact him at thomas.margenau@ comcast.net. To find out more about Tom Margenau and to read past columns and see features from other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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finances to keep the move within your budget. You prepared your home prior to the move. The journey will be successful and timely if you make it that way. If you leave all to chance, you most likely will not move at all and wonder what that journey would have been like if you had made the decision to prepare and research. This is a relatively short life and every minute counts. If a move is in your future, don’t wait for fate to decide when and where you will move.

Crisis management leads to chaos and chaos leads to an unpleasant and uncomfortable journey to a destination not meeting your dreams and desires.

The options are there for you, but it is up to you and you only to decide what is right for you. Know thyself and be honest with yourself. Do all you can to enjoy the time you have on our precious earth!

in Milwaukee Magazine’s 5-Star Agents list for the last three years in a row. As such, he’s one of only a handful of Realtors who are continually included in the top 7% in client satisfaction in the Milwaukee Metro area. He’s rated A+ by

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challenges did they overcome and how did they do it?

Next, go out and view the many choices of housing options offered.

There are one level condominiums, new apartment buildings, and wonderful senior communities. There are more choices today than ever before.

It is time to talk to your financial advisor, accountant or family members to determine what you can afford. Just like in your vacation, you will determine what you can afford monthly so that your money will last. You want to take into consideration the costs involved in the move, how much you will spend for your new housing and what monies are in savings to support your new living situation.

Now that you have done your homework and decided on your new home and when you can move in, you begin the process of putting your home on the market. That is why I urge all of you to know the value of your current home now and begin to do any improvements, especially major updates such as basement repair, furnace, painting, etc. Don’t wait for the time when you find your new destination.

Try to take as much off your plate as possible so that when you decide on your new home you will not be overwhelmed by the necessary preparation needed to sell.

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every workday afternoon about the time that he will be coming home from the factory. What a guy!

Yes, I am always anxious to spot Henry’s old green pickup truck turning into our driveway. I not only love him dearly, but also honor and respect him for the very nice person that he really is. Sometimes, he likes to pretend otherwise. I do know that to be loved, you must also be loving; that to be understood, I must be understanding of others’ beliefs, their hows, whens, whys and wherefores of their lives.

Henry will go out of his way to assist others. He claims that it was his grandpa, who taught him the golden rule that JC Penney utilized in merchandising when he opened his first retail store; “Do onto others as you would have them do onto you.” Since I was not alive back then, I can’t rightly say if old JC was the first person to coin that golden rule of business.

But I really do suspect that Henry’s grandfather had a great influence on his life.

As I go on today, I am dreaming of a wonderful Valentine’s Day. I know that Henry and I will be going to the club that evening. This may not be the most romantically planned event. But even after all these years of marriage, Henry and I still are a bit silly about the mushy cards, cute sayings and verses.

While I feel as though I have won the game of life by having Henry as my soul mate, we still must and do respect each other, do what we can to always make the other person feel wanted and needed as well as loved.

There are times when our senses are challenged. We certainly do not always agree on all things said and done. But we have learned to respect each other’s opinions, as difficult as this sometimes might be. Even in

disagreement, words like “I’m sorry” may be hard to utter, but need to be.

There are times when healthy discussion is almost impossible.

Henry may not look like I believe God does, but even when he’s enjoying a few beers at the club with the boys, he still has a kind of reverent look. He never says anything mean or risqué. I often think how darned lucky I really am. Henry says that he listens to lots of stories from the boys, nods or shakes his head in either agreement or disagreement and generally says, “That’s life. The ball doesn’t always bounce in your direction.”

All I can say - not really - I could say much more, but my Henry does remind me in what he does and what he does not do of the faithful servant, who never even grimaced when asked to do certain chores.

Wow! Did I ever get up on the pulpit today. The soapbox that I so often get up on to preach a bit would never had allowed me to reach the heights I climbed to today.

I have to prepare a dish to pass for the Valentine’s party. What should it be? Why not use those edible chestnuts left over from New Year’s Eve and wrap them in bacon? Such might not be the best for cardiac care, but lovers’ hearts are our consideration now as opposed to stomach care.

If you believe that I am somewhat thinking outside the box today, you could be 100 percent correct.

Do have a very nice February.

Also, if you happen to see my Henry somewhere in your travels, do mention some of the nice things I said about him. Smiling and saying nice things requires so many fewer facial muscles than frowning and sarcasm.

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Cholesterol-lowering almonds

BY CHARLYN FARGO

A study by researchers at Penn State University finds eating almonds may benefit heart health by boosting the most beneficial type of HDL cholesterol and improving its ability to remove harmful cholesterol from the body.

Researchers looked at 48 middle-aged, normal weight and overweight men and women who had elevated LDL cholesterol levels and normal HDL cholesterol levels. All participants ate the same traditional cholesterol-lowering diet, except for a daily snack. The test group ate 1.5 ounces (43 grams) of almonds for a snack, while the control group ate a banana muffin, which provided an equivalent number of calories as the almonds.

Among the almond snackers, LDL cholesterol levels went down, while HDL cholesterol levels remained the same. This benefit is similar to what is typically seen when almonds are included in heart-healthy diets.

Looking more closely at HDL levels of study participants, researchers found that those who ate almonds as a snack saw increased levels of alpha-1 HDL, the form known to be most protective against heart disease. In normal weight (but not overweight) participants, almonds also improved HDL function such that it was better able to scavenge and remove excess cholesterol from the body -- a process known as cholesterol efflux -- and protect against heart disease.

Though total HDL cholesterol concentrations are thought to be important in determining cardiovascular disease risk, this evidence suggests that the protective effects of HDL may be more dependent on HDL particle type and function, rather than on total HDL cholesterol concentration alone. Researchers surmise that eating almonds can help lower LDL levels while maintaining HDL levels, and may actually help HDL cholesterol work better.

The bottom line? Try incorporating a serving of almonds into your daily diet, especially if your cholesterol is high.

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A

: You have probably heard of omega-3 fatty acids and possibly even omega-6 fatty acids, but what about omega-9 fatty acids? Their lack of mention in current-day nutrition news does not reflect their importance in our bodies, but rather the ease that our bodies have in obtaining them. Unlike omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which need to be obtained through diet, omega-9 fatty acids are considered nonessential fatty acids, as our body can synthesize them from other foods. Additionally, there is no need for oral supplementation. Unlike omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are polyunsaturated, omega-9 fatty acids are monounsaturated fatty acids, meaning they have just one double bond. The most common omega-9 fatty acid is called oleic acid and can be found in vegetable, seed and nut oils like olive oil, canola oil, avocado oil, peanut oil and sunflower oil.

Monounsaturated fatty acids have been shown to lower risk of heart attack and stroke by lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol and raising HDL (good) cholesterol. There is also evidence that monounsaturated fatty acids can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce inflammation.

Information courtesy of Environmental Nutrition.

almond butter 1/4 teaspoon honey In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Divide the mixture into 3 portions and roll each portion into a ball. Freeze for 10 minutes so that the bites firm up. Store in the fridge to keep bites firm. Makes 3 balls.

Note: To keep the mixture from sticking to your fingers, coat your hands with 1/4 teaspoon of coconut oil.

Per serving (3 balls): 210 calories, 7 grams protein, 16 grams carbohydrates, 15 grams fat, 0 cholesterol, 7 grams fiber, 7 grams sugars (1 gram added), 5 milligrams sodium.

Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian at Hy-Vee in Springfield, Illinois, and the media representative for the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD.

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Social Security update for 2019 It has been my custom for most of the past 21 years to write a yearend column that summarizes the Social Security changes and updates scheduled to take place the following year.

Almost all Social Security beneficiaries are familiar with the most popular and publicized upcoming change: the increase in monthly benefit checks for 2019 due to the automated cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. In fact, Social Security recipients have probably already received a letter from the Social Security Administration telling them of the expected increase. My wife and I got our notices.

All Social Security checks are going up 2.8 percent in 2019. The COLA is based on something called the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers.

This is the official measuring stick SSA has used to determine COLAs for the past 45 years. If you want to learn more about this measure, check out the website of the folks who maintain it: the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

You’ll find them at www.bls.gov.

I always dread mentioning COLAs in this column because every single time I do, I am flooded with emails from readers complaining that the increase is not enough. (Maybe not unexpectedly, not once in 21

years has anyone written to say their COLA increase was too high!)

Yet here’s the rub: Many economists and social planners believe Social Security COLAs are too generous! (I’ve explained why in past columns, but don’t have the space to get into that argument today.) That’s why most discussions of long-range reform for Social Security include proposals to reduce cost-of-living increases.

Due to these increases, the average monthly retirement check will be $1,461 in 2019, a $39 increase from the 2018 level. The maximum Social Security check for a worker retiring at age 66 next year will be $2,861, compared to $2,788 in 2018. And please note that $2,861 is the maximum for someone turning 66 next year. That does not mean it is the maximum Social Security payment anyone can receive. There are millions of Social Security beneficiaries who get much more than that, primarily because they work well past age 66, and/or delay starting their benefits until age 70.

Although this is a Social Security column, I must mention the upcoming increase in the Medicare Part B premium, which is deducted from Social Security checks for most people. In 2019, the basic Part B premium will be $135.50, a $1.50 increase from the 2018 rate. A few people will pay less than that because of the muddled mess involving the so-called hold harmless provisions of the law that I’ve discussed many times. And wealthy people will pay more than the basic premium -- as much as $460.50 per month for the richest Americans.

I will take the time to make this quick point. Though linked in the minds of most senior citizens, Social Security and Medicare are separate programs, administered by separate federal agencies, and they have separate rules and regulations regarding their benefit and payment structures.

For example, unlike Social Security COLAs, Part B Medicare premium increases have nothing to do with the CPI. Instead, they must be set at a level that covers 25 percent of the cost of running the program.

Another measuring stick, the national wage index, is used to set increases to other provisions of the law that affect Social Security beneficiaries and taxpayers. Specifically, this includes increases in the amount of wages or self-employment income subject to Social Security tax, the amount of income needed to earn a quarter of coverage, and the Social Security earnings penalty limits.

The Social Security taxable earnings base will go up from $128,400 this year to $132,900 in 2019. In other words, people who earn more than $132,900 next year will no longer have Social Security payroll taxes deducted from their paychecks once they hit that threshold. This has always been a very controversial provision of the law. (Bill Gates pays the same amount of Social Security tax as his plumber!) Normally, I would bet my next pension check that any eventual Social Security reform package will include a sharp increase in that wage base. But with the anti-tax Republicans controlling the Senate and the White House, I’m not so sure.

Most people need 40 Social Security work credits (sometimes called “quarters of coverage”) to be eligible for monthly benefit checks from the system. In 2018, people who were working earned one credit for each $1,320 in Social Security taxable income. But no one earns more than four credits per year. In other words, once you made $5,280, your Social Security record has been credited with the maximum four credits or quarters of coverage. Next year, the one credit limit goes up to $1,360, meaning you will have to earn $5,440 in 2019 before you get the maximum four credits assigned to your Social Security account.

People under age 66 who get Social Security retirement or survivor’s benefits but who are still working are subject to limits in the amount of money they can earn and still receive all their Social Security checks. That limit was $17,040 this year and will be $17,640 in 2019. For every two dollars a person earns over those limits, one dollar is withheld from his or her monthly benefits.

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BY MARY HUNT

Any time I can eliminate or lower my stress level when traveling, I’m a happy camper. I am always on the lookout for travel tips and tricks.

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There is a higher earnings threshold in the year a person turns 66 that applies from the beginning of the year until the month the person turns 66.

(The income penalty goes away once a person reaches that “full retirement age.”) That threshold goes up from $45,360 in 2018 to $46,920 next year.

A couple other Social Security provisions are also impacted by inflationary increases. For example, people getting disability benefits who try to work can generally continue getting those benefits as long as they are not working at a “substantial” level. In 2018, the law defined substantial work as any job paying $1,180 or more per month. Next year, that substantial earnings level increases to

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Nationals in June next stop for top Wisconsin Senior Olympians Many of Wisconsin’s finest senior athletes are preparing most diligently to journey to Albuquerque, New Mexico, this coming June for the annual National Senior Games.

They earned the right to do so by competing in the Wisconsin Senior Olympic Games this past fall and finishing in the top four of their chosen sport or sports. This is a specific requirement of the National Games.

Every year Senior Olympic Games are conducted in Wisconsin and all the other states in the country. Wisconsin’s 2018 Games were the 39th annual. The National Games, however, are held every other year, always in a different major city in the U.S. The National Games headquarters is in Clearwater, Florida. Last year’s Nationals were held in Birmingham, Alabama.

At the Nationals, more than ten thousand male and female athletes compete, making it the largest athletic event, in terms of the number who participate, in the country for any age level. You would never know this if you relied on information provided by our major print and electronic media. In this regard, they are truly missing the boat. The majority of their readers and viewers are seniors, which they don’t seem to realize. But that’s another story.

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By Jack Pearson There’s another aspect of these Senior Olympic Games, which should be considered. Professional athletes in sports such as football, baseball, and basketball have all of the expenses participating in year-end championships and tournaments paid for by the teams they play for. Likewise, amateur athletes in high schools and colleges who play in those events also have their costs paid for by the schools they attend. Senior Olympic athletes, however, must pay for all their own expenses competing in the games far away from their homes. This includes travel – plane, train or auto, plus food and hotel accommodations and even entry fees to participate. It can be very expensive, and many retirees can’t afford it.

At last year’s Nationals in Birmingham, Alabama, a total of 10,530 athletes participated, 5,813 men and

These two smiling ladies are both outstanding competitive swimmers and both won multiple medals in the sport at the last National Games in Birmingham.

4, 717 women. There were athletes from every state in the Union plus entries from nine foreign countries. The total from Wisconsin was 162; 101 men and 61 women. There were competitors in 11 different age groups, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64 on up to 95-99 and even 100 and over. Would you believe there were three athletes there who were more than a hundred years of age?

As with the regular Olympic games, medals are awarded for the first three finishes in every sport; Gold for first, Silver for second and Bronze for third. Winning a gold

Mary Blandino, who won three gold medals at the last National Senior Games, also serves as the Vice President of the Wisconsin Senior Olympics. medal in state competition is a most commendable achievement. Winning a gold in the Nationals is far more difficult. Look at it this way: A Wisconsin athlete in any sport competes against the top athletes from all of the other 49 states plus the foreign entries. Thus you could say that it’s at least 50 times more difficult to win a medal in the Nationals than it is in state competition. So that being said, did any Wisconsin athletes win any gold medals in last year’s National completion?

Of course; 28 of them. Mary Blandino of West Allis, who also serves as the Vice President of the Wisconsin Senior Olympics, led the way by winning three of those precious golds! Competing in the sport of badminton in the 70-74 age bracket, she won golds in the singles, in the doubles and in the mixed doubles. In addition to Blandino, there were two other winners of gold plus other medals at Birmingham.

In swimming, Jane Dillon-Stewart of Elcho won gold in one 74-79 age event and took bronze medals and a fourth place in four others; and Bill Payne of Madison took a gold in the 85-89 age division, plus two silver and two bronze in four others.

A most noteworthy performance by both of these athletes. Good for them.

When I list ages of these Senior Olympic athletes, I have to shake my head in wonder. Most readers probably don’t pick up on its significance.

For example, in the recent Major League Baseball race, the Milwaukee Brewers counted heavily on one of their catchers, Erik Kratz, who performed admirably behind the plate as well as a hitter. The sports writers were quick to point out that Kratz was quite ancient, all of 38 years old.

Wow. Dillon-Stewart and Bill Payne are both old enough to be his grandparents.

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Jane Dillon-Stewart of Elcho, Wisconsin, who took five medals in the last National Games, including a gold.

Besides Blandino, Dillon-Stewart and Payne, there were many other Gold medal winners at the Birmingham Nationals.

In the bowling competition, Larry Ellis of Walworth and Larry Marzahl of Elkhorn each won a Gold as partners in the 70-74 age doubles.

In archery, there were also two gold winners: Jeffrey Button of Cottage Grove in the 50-54 age group and Bruce Trimble of Amherst Junction in the 65-69 age category.

In horseshoes, George Moraza of Franklin, competing in the 60-64 division, won a gold medal.

Pickleball is a new Senior Olympic sport, and this past year Robert Loomis of Cedarburg took a gold in the 60-64 age doubles, and Lyndon Clemens of Madison also won a gold in the 75-79 age mixed doubles. Both of their partners were from other states. Richard Naslund of Oshkosh didn’t win a gold, but he was a close second, and took home a silver. He is listed here because he’s a real senior, competing in the 90-94 class.

In table tennis Ladislav Sranko of Waukesha continued his winning ways in the Nationals by taking a gold medal in the 60-64-age level, as well as bronze medals in the doubles and mixed doubles. His partners in both of those last two events were from out of state.

In swimming, besides the medals won by Dillon-Stewart and Bill Payne, there were some other outstanding efforts by Wisconsin athletes. Candy Christenson of Manitowoc competed in six different events, all in the 70-74 age classification, and somehow won medals in every one of them, one silver and five bronze. Wisconsin Senior Olympic President John White, in his eighth consecutive National Senior Games, entered five events in swimming and was among the top finishers in all of them. He was also one of only two entrants from Wisconsin in the Triathlon, and also finished among the top entries. He is the only athlete in the country to have competed in a triathlon in all of the National Senior Games over the past 16 years (the Nationals are held every other year). In addition to that, White has competed in a total of 113 triathlons all over the U.S. This may or may not be any kind of record, but it is still most impressive. Most runners consider it admirable if they can compete in only two or three of those arduous events. White, to be sure, sets a good example for his troops.

Other multiple event competitors in swimming were Mary Schneider of Sussex in the 65-69 age group; Joan Martinie of Whitefish Bay in the 60-64; Bill Palmer in the 65-69 class; John Binzak of Racine in the 60-64 group; Joyce Wolff of Chippewa Falls in the 55-59 group; and Dan Reschel in the 65-69 class.

In track & field, there were two more first place finishes for Wisconsin athletes. Competing in the 65-69 age group, in the discus event, Dan Shrader of Crivitz won the gold and also won silver in the discus. Paul Milewski of Oak Creek took the gold as one of the four runners in the 7074, 4 x 100 relay. His three partners were from other states. Milewski also took 6th place awards in the 100 and 400 meter runs and an 8th in the 50. He’s quite a runner. Don Hoeppner, 88, of Whitewater, took silver medals in two swimming events, bringing his unbelievable total for the 2019 games to 23 medals, easily the most of any athlete in the games.

(See other article on WSO Games in which Don’s even more unbelievable all-time total is discussed.)

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A promotional poster for the upcoming National Games in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Note the photo in the lower left; that’s WSO President John White.

And finally, in softball, the team of Handeland Flooring (the sponsor is in Mequon) took the gold in the 65-plus division, its first championship after three tries. In previous national competition the team had won a silver and a fourth place ribbon. There are 15 players on the team, and each earned a gold medal, bringing the overall count of gold medals by Wisconsin entrants to 28. The softball players are: Manager Don Brule, Mike Baehman, Carl Budnik, Paul Cox, Wayne Fiedler, Kenny Gizpin, Greg Hudack, Phil Higgins, Bert Kempler, Brad Mueller, Bernie Schmitt, Chuck Skellett, Cy Swiechichowski, Paul Wenzel and Tim Whiting.

There were many other competitors in the WSO Games; several other medal winners and ribbon winners. They also deserve to be recognized, but there simply isn’t enough space here. If you have read through this article and its multitude of statistics, you, too, are to be applauded.

“Wisconsin senior athletes performed most admirably in the last National Games, and I’m quite proud of them,” John White said. “And I’m not proud just of the winners, but of all of our guys and gals. Everyone who competed at the Nationals is to be commended. But that’s all in the past. Our focus now is on the upcoming Games in Albuquerque.”

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