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On July 18, 2014, Maureen Slattery, Publisher of 50 Plus News Magazine, and I had the opportunity to interview Wisconsin U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin in her Madison office. We discussed a wide range of topics about her career, especially the positive influence on her life of being raised by her

grandparents. Tammy Baldwin was elected to the U.S. Senate on November 6, 2012, winning a close election against former four-term Governor Tommy Thompson. She is the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Wisconsin, and is

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Reasons Not to Delay Surgery

1. Cataract removal with lens implantation began in 1949 and is the most commonly performed surgical procedure for Americans age 65+. “The overwhelming majority of patients improve their vision— often to levels not seen in years,” notes Mark Freedman, MD. 2. Even just modest visual improvement can enhance quality of life (ability to read, write, use the telephone, watch TV, etc.) and reduce psychological distress (worry and frustration). “Removing cloudy cataracts and improving vision can also increase the amount of light and color which enters the eye, thus positively impacting cortisol, melatonin, and mood levels,” states Brett Rhode, MD. 3. “One study showed that people who have their cataracts removed and replaced with implants have half the car accident risk of people who don’t have surgery,” cites Daniel Ferguson, MD. 4. “You'll decrease your risk of falling and hip fractures,” reports Dr. David Scheidt. Of the 1,000+ hip fractures that occur daily, many are due to visual impairment (often cataracts).

MDs review cataract surgery steps by Cheryl L. Dejewski

We never lose sight of the fact that even though we have performed tens of thousands of cataract procedures, each patient is unique and must be treated as so.”

In the August issue of 50Plus, we examined the symptoms, risks and means of removal of cataracts. Today, we’ll look at the surgery procedure itself.

What happens during surgery Cataract surgery is performed on an outpatient basis using local anesthesia (often just drops to numb the eye). Typically, a no-stitch, self-sealing micro-incision is made to remove the cataract and insert the lens implant. Utilizing these advanced techniques, the procedure itself usually takes only about 15-30 minutes and total time at the outpatient surgery center is about 2-3 hours.

Why you need a lens implant Eye Care Specialists ophthalmologist and senior partner Mark Freedman, MD, explains, “During cataract surgery, once the cloudy lens (about the size of an aspirin) is removed, an artificial lens implant (IOL) needs to be placed permanently inside the eye to restore focusing ability, peripheral (side) vision, and depth perception. Standard IOLs are like miniature internal contact lenses set for a single prescription power—usually to provide clear vision in the distance for driving, watching TV, and other tasks. Most patients with these lenses still need read-

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How the surgeon prepares Brett Rhode, an eye surgeon with thousands of cases under his surgical cap, explains, “We take the results of your pre-operative tests and enter information regarding the length of the eye and curvature of the cornea into a special computer that calculates which prescription IOL would best restore your vision to precataract levels. We then customize the type of implant and surgical technique to fit your needs—taking into consideration overall health, any diabetic or retinal problems, lifestyle, and other factors.

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Rural school woes due to less state aid Gov. Scott Walker’s union-busting law has not solved the woes of rural school districts. Declining enrollments means less state aid, and Republican-led efforts to help private schools may grow as a gubernatorial campaign issue. Walker has championed the expansion of voucher schools in which tax dollars flow to private schools. Walker also signed a special $30-million, GOP-developed income-tax break for families who send their children to non-public schools. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke would limit vouchers to Milwaukee and Racine and eliminate the $30-million tax break. Arguments swirl around the quality of education in voucher schools and whether or not the voucher schools should take students with special needs. But the real question is how to divide the state’s financial resources for education. The situation facing rural schools was spelled out in a recent report by State Rep. Fred Clark, D-Baraboo, who was vice chairman of an Assembly Task Force on Rural Schools. The report noted that over two years, $544 million goes to non-public schools. “These are financial resources that are no longer available for public schools and are in many cases appropriated as a first draw on gen-

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eral school aids,” the report said. Diversion of public funds toward private schools that now are receiving an amount of taxpayer financing helped create an “acute” situation for manyMOVING school IN districts, THE according to Clark. Rural schools RIGHT DIRECTION By Bruce Nemovitz are facing “unique challenges, ” he added. Among the factors Clark cited are high costs of busing students in sparsely populated areas, technology needs, lack of access to broadband internet, and recruiting and AGINGOften retaining excellent teachers. ISSUES the rural districts goByto the voters Tom Frazier to exceed spending limits. “After years of reductions and budget cuts, many rural school districts are at a crisis point,” he said. “Without additional relief many districts will need to eliminate more programs, close PLANTING schools, or in TOMORROW’S some cases dissolve DREAMS entirely.TODAY ” The idea of voucher schools By Brad Olson across rural parts of the state could worsen declining enrollments, according to those close to public education. State School Superintendent Tony Evers notes that more than half of the state’s 424 districts SPORTS By Jack Pearson

have fewer than 1,000 students. The state-aid formula is tied to the property value behind each student. The aid formula is a “double whammy” for rural districts with declining enrollments, Evers told the task force. These districts lose money because there are fewer students to count and they look richer “because there is more property value behind the remainder of their MONEY SENSE students,” added Evers. By Karen Ellenbecker & Julie Ellenbecker He said the state-aid formula -Lipsky should take into consideration the income levels of families in a district, not just the property values. That would face a lot of opposition in a Legislature with APRON strong RepubEmma STRINGS lican links to well-to-do suburbs. By Aunt Emma The report noted the costs of busing children to school. The Independence school district in Trem-

pealeau County spends $275,000 per year to transport about 200 students, the task force was told. That amounts to about $775 per pupil. The state provided just $14,700 in bus aid to the district in 2012-2013. Other rural districts also feel the pinch. Greg Doverspike, administrator of schools at Durand in Pepin County, sees bleak choices. Cutting bus routes means longer ride times. The alternative is cutting funds for the classroom. The task force was told rural district teachers earn about 15 percent less than urban and suburban district teachers. Teachers often leave rural districts for higher pay in other parts of the state.

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EDITORIALS Do you financially support your adult children? STATE CAPITOL My husband and ICOMMENT recently welBy Matt Pommer comed our second child. Holding my baby girl - there isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for her. We all want to provide for our children in any way that we can. Our biggest expense right now is childcare. We find ourselves counting down the years until our children are in school full MOVING THEwill time, telling ourselves thatINwe RIGHT DIRECTION start actively saving onceNemovitz our costs By Bruce for raising children goes down. But does it ever really go down? While the cost of raising a child is estimated to exceed $241,000 not counting college tuition, over 59% of the parents polled in a recent survey said they have helped their AGING adult children (age 18-39 and not in ISSUES By Tom Frazier college) financially with expenses. It would appear that for many, the expenses of raising children continue well into adulthood. Even more worrisome is that 1 out of every 4 families have gone into debt helping their children and 7 % delayed PLANTING retirement. 1 TOMORROW’S DREAMS TODAY By Brad Olson

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The last decade has seen a scary shift from financially independent 20 and 30-somethings, to kids that are leaning more and APRON more on their Emma The economy is in aging parents. STRINGShas part to blame. Unemployment By Aunt Emma been particularly cruel to young people. Fear of the markets hasn’t helped. Many adults who came of age during the Great Recession never set a financial plan in motion, and have little to no emergency funds to help when they hit a rough patch. How do you avoid becoming one of these statistics? Consider these steps when looking to your children financially:

EXAMINE YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION FIRST. Before pulling out your checkbook, take a good, hard look into your finances to determine if you can really afford to help. Will helping now hurt you in retirement? If so, look for other, non-monetary ways to help your children. EDUCATE YOURSELF AND YOUR CHILDREN. Take the time to understand your child’s financial situation before swooping in. Is their shortfall short-term? Or does it highlight a larger spending issue? What kind of sacrifices do you see them making to improve their financial situation? Sometimes, lending an ear can be more beneficial then loaning money. LEARN TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN THEIR NEEDS AND THEIR WANTS. If you have a track record of picking up your son or daughter’s financial pieces, they will begin to rely on you for future assistance. Drawing the line between what

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they want and what they need can help place some of the responsibility back on them. MAKE THEM TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. Establish whether monetary help is a gift or a loan, and put it in writing. A loan could help your son or daughter develop financial responsibility. If it is a loan, set a reasonable repayment schedule. SAY “NO” WHEN NECESSARY. This is a word that every parent must learn and it’s often the most difficult lesson. Don’t let helping your adult children jeopardize your own security in retirement. We all want to be there for our children, but at what point do we draw the line? Are we enabling our adult children? At what point do we have to look to our own financial well-being first? While no one can answer this question for you, I would urge you to consider whether your help is moving your child towards financial independence, or

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Q: What should I do if I am having trouble hearing? A: The first thing that a person should do is consult with your pri-

mary physician or audiologist to determine if it is ear wax. Often times ear wax can cause what is called a conductive hearing loss. It can be removed by irrigation or manually by using a video otoscope and special curettes. Do not attempt to remove the ear wax by yourself, only a trained professional should attempt it. If the problem is not ear wax then a hearing evaluation should be performed by a licensed certified audiologist or hearing instrument specialist.

Q: What new devices are available? A: There are improvements occurring constantly in the realm of am-

plification. The hearing aids of today are smaller and more sophisticated due to the digital signal processing. All of the hearing aids available today are digital which simply means they are computerized. Hearing aids come in different sizes from the small CIC (completely in the canal) to the BTE (behind the ear). Another variation to the BTE is the RIC (receiver in the canal) which is typically smaller and has a dome that fits in the ear versus a custom fit ear mold. A majority of the hearing aids today tend to be blue tooth and wireless. Blue tooth and wireless hearing aids allow them to be paired or connected to certain cell phones, TV’s, laptops, iPods, and iPods for wireless listening that drives the signal directly to the hearing aids via some type of assertive listening device. Answer provided by, Dr. John A. Mortensen Au.D. Mortensen Audiology Clinics, LLC dba Sonus

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Q: What are the first signs of glaucoma? A: There are two main types of glaucoma, open angle and narrow an-

gle. Narrow angle glaucoma is the less common type and can be present suddenly with pain, redness, decreased vision and brow aches. This type of glaucoma requires a laser procedure to relieve the angle closure. Open angle glaucoma is much more common and may be present with a decrease in your peripheral vision, but this is generally associated with more advanced cases. In the majority of patients, open angle glaucoma has no symptoms, which is why screening eye exams are important to detect glaucoma in the early stages. Screening eye exams are especially important if you have a family history of glaucoma.

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Q: Are there effective treatments that can be done? A: Eye drops, laser procedures or surgery are all effective treatment

options. The common traditional surgeries include Trabeculectomy and insertion of a glaucoma tube. Newer minimally invasive surgeries are also available for milder cases and include Canaloplasty and insertion of a small stent. All of these treatment options are designed to lower eye pressure and prevent the progression of glaucoma. Each patient is unique and will require a different combination of treatment options to effectively control the glaucoma. Answer provided by, Nicholas J. Frame, MD. Milwaukee Eye Care

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Q: What are the newest treatments in macular degeneration? A: Currently we are meeting with a much higher degree of success

that we had previously treating wet macular degeneration with injections of a medication that stops the growth of abnormal new blood vessels. There are three such injectable drugs available at this time: Avastin, Lucentis and Eylea. There is extensive research currently underway looking at possible treatments for dry macular degeneration and newer treatments for wet macular degeneration. Delivery systems are being worked on that allow for longer duration of action avoiding frequent injections and even topical applications. There is also excitement about the research looking at stem cell transplants for help in macular degeneration, although there is nothing currently available. Answer provided by Jonathan M. Hershey, M.D. Retina & Vitreous Consultants of Wisconsin LTD

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Q and A on Eye Care Q:

“At what age should I be concerned about cataracts? What are some signs that my eyes should be checked for cataracts? What does the surgery involve?”

Cataracts develop with time, like age spots and wrinkles. Six out of 10 people over age 60 and eight out of 10 people over age 80 have a cataract. Mark Freedman, MD, senior partner at Eye Care Specialists, a local ophthalmology practice recognized for providing advanced medical, surgical and laser treatment of most all eye conditions, explains, “A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens located inside the eye behind the pupil. This lens works like a camera lens—focusing light onto the retina at the back of the eye to form the images you see. As you age, protein in the lens may clump together and start to cloud. This is called a ‘cataract.’ As the clouding advances, it can blur or fog vision to the point of inhibiting

day-to-day functioning. Depending on the type of cataract, the clouding may take years or just months to progress.” “Some people believe that losing your vision is a fact of life as you grow older. This isn’t true. In reality, the vision loss is often caused by the gradual clouding and yellowing of the lens inside your eye as it forms a cataract,” says Brett Rhode, MD, head of Ophthalmology at Aurora Sinai Medical Center and partner at Eye Care Specialists. In addition to having regular, comprehensive, dilated eye exams every two years after age 40, Rhode advises people to schedule an eye exam if they notice: • Foggy, fuzzy, blurred or double vision • Sensitivity to light and glare • “Starbursts” around lights • Holding items closer to view • Needing brighter light to read • Fading or yellowing of colors • Difficulty judging stairs or curbs • Difficulty seeing to drive at night

• Vision changes affecting the ability to do tasks • New glasses or prescription changes don’t improve vision There are no drugs, drops, glasses or exercises that can prevent or cure cataracts. Once an eye exam confirms the diagnosis of a cataract, the only effective treatment is to make an opening in the eye, surgically remove the cloudy lens (cataract), and replace it with a prescription lens implant that acts like an internal contact lens to restore focusing ability, side vision, and depth perception. Daniel Ferguson, MD, an ophthalmologist with thousands of cases under his surgical cap, explains the typical cataract procedure, “The surgery is performed at an outpatient facility using local anesthesia (often just drops to numb the eye). A nostitch, self-sealing micro-incision is then made and a probe is inserted that uses high frequency ultrasound to gently break up and vacuum out

the cataract. Finally, a lens implant is inserted through the same tiny opening and placed permanently inside the eye where the natural lens was. The procedure itself usually takes only about 15-30 minutes and total time at the outpatient surgery center is about 2-3 hours. After surgery, patients go home and resume normal activities within hours; and their vision noticeably improves within days. In fact, most people are so pleased with seeing things brighter and clearer, that they can’t wait to have their other eye done. And, studies have proven that prompt cataract removal actually reduces the risk of falls, injuries and car accidents and increases optimism, physical and emotional well-being, and life span.” Answer provided by Eye Care Specialists For a free 12-page educational booklet about cataract diagnosis and treatment, call 414-321-7035.

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the first openly gay member elected to the Senate. Prior to being elected to the U.S. Senate, she served seven terms in Congress representing Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District. Her political resume also includes being a member of the Madison Common Council, four terms on the Dane County Board of Supervisors, and three terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly. When asked about being raised by her grandparents, she was very articulate and passionate about the huge influence it had on her life and political career. Her grandmother was 56 years old when Tammy was born, and she raised her younger brother and two daughters in addition to Tammy. One issue in particular was that because Tammy was not a birth daughter, she was

“I will continue to listen, learn and be your advocate on issues that matter to you and to all older Americans.” not included on her grandparents’ family health insurance policy. This was something that led Congresswoman Baldwin to lead the fight to get children covered on their parents’ health insurance until age 26 under the Affordable Care Act. As time passed, as in many families, the roles of grandmother and granddaughter gradually reversed with Tammy becoming more of the caregiver as her grandmother aged into her 80s and 90s. Senator Baldwin said that her grandmother was a very generous woman and she became concerned about a large number of solicitations for money,

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, center was interviewed by 50 Plus political writer Tom Frazier and his magazine’s co-publisher Maureen Slattery about the need for more harmony in the nation’s capital. and the potential of financial elder abuse. One result was the Senators ‘support for the Elder Justice Act which contains protections against elder abuse. Also, she learned a lot about Social Security and Medicare and the importance of these programs for retirement security. Senator Baldwin said that “Medicare is under attack”. She sees Medicare and Social Security as the “country’s pillars for people who have worked hard all their lives and deserve a secure retirement.” She said that her childhood would have been very different without these programs,” but these “attacks are not going away, and we need to do a better job of telling the story of the effect of cuts on these programs.” She does not think that cuts are the answer, but doing things like reducing hospital infections improves safety, quality, and cost. She referred to a 2012 Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report that indicated that Medicare savings under the Affordable Care Act would be $716 billion over a 10 year period. This number is not well known by the public and had

originally been under-estimated by the CBO in 2010. Further discussing the Affordable Care Act, she said that “this is where I get really critical of our governor.” Wisconsin was prepared for a state-based market exchange, but Governor Walker rejected $37 million to plan for a state exchange. And then, by rejecting Medicaid expansion, almost 63,000 people were expelled from Badger Care with the governor claiming that they would almost all transition to the federal Marketplace. However, recent data shows that 38,000 of the nearly 63,000 did not sign up for health insurance from the federal exchange, and the state will end up paying $119 million more in state funds (taxes) to provide health insurance for fewer people. Senator Baldwin said that it was “an honor to serve on the U.S. Special Committee on Aging that former Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl chaired.” While this committee does not have the same powers as a standing committee, she said “it has the capacity to get things moving, and to take up some con-

troversial issues.” She cited, as an example, end of life care and empowering individuals in that stage of life. Senator Baldwin also serves on the Senate Budget Committee, the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Finally, we asked Senator Baldwin what message she would like to convey to older adults in Wisconsin. She responded by saying “Aging issues are near and dear to my heart as I was raised by my grandparents. I am proud to serve on the Special Committee on Aging in the U.S. Senate to showcase the great innovations and successes in Wisconsin, and to offer those initiatives as national models to increase access to quality care for seniors across the country. I will continue to listen, learn and be your advocate on issues that matter to you and to all older Americans.”

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to travel, have fun and enjoy our time while our health and finances allows us to do so. He feels very strongly about our moving. What are my options? : Upon retiring, most couples soon learn lifestyles change. Being together 24 hours a day changes the dynamics of a husband/wife relationship. Wives tend to continue to run the household, plan social activities and organize the family holidays and birthday parties. Couples also lose a great deal of privacy and freedom. Husbands find that not having to go to work leaves those former working hours free without much to do. They tend to watch more TV and get involved with sports. Since you disagree on where you want to live, why not give both of your wishes a try? Perhaps spend your first six months of retirement at your current home and the next six months in a rented apartment in a warmer state. This would give you the opportunity to see how it goes and to consider a compromise. Meeting new friends, having the kids come and visit and discovering a new lifestyle might just prove the ticket to help resolve your differences. Explore your opportunities. Take a cruise, visit retirement communities, take a class and choose a hobby that you both can share.

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Keep your options open! The world is now your oyster. Enjoy! : I am shy. My husband is an extrovert and enjoys meeting strangers. I do not like going to parties or mixing with strangers. I want to keep my husband happy. How can I change my attitude, loosen up and join the party? : Ask yourself why you do not like parties or meeting strangers? Is it your upbringing? Are you afraid of others? We often learn we have more in common with others than we realize. Simply asking people questions, like where they were born and their favorite vacation spot can help begin conversations. Ask them where they were born, their favorite pet, what was their favorite class was in school. These are questions that have easy answers. In focusing on the moment, you will distract yourself and awaken to the fact you have found yourself becoming less shy. Remember, just listening carefully to others talk will encourage them to want to know you better. Relieving yourself of your shyness will open many new doors for you! Doug Mayberry makes the most of life in a Southern California retirement community. Contact him at deardoug@msn.com.

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Consenting to a serious medical treatment requires education and empowerment By: Dr. David Lipschitz This week a patient came to me asking if he should have open-heart surgery. Am I qualified to provide advice? Some of my critics believe I have no business making recommendations, since I am not a specialist in the field and that only cardiologists are qualified to offer such opinions. My take on this is simple: The advice I provide is based on available scientific research on the subject, and I feel able to inform patients of this research (or on occasion, lack of it) to help them make rational decisions. I am not a cardiac specialist, though I have access to experts in the field whose opinions I often seek. I believe that an educated second opinion offers a much-needed outlet for every patient to make appropriate choices and decisions. I am simply an advocate, seeking to compile the best information possible to make every reader or patient a more empowered consumer. First and foremost, you must have faith and trust in your physician and his abilities. In addition, being empowered and knowledgeable about your disease is critical in decision-making. To accomplish this, every adult must become computer-literate, as the Internet has completely revolutionized our access to information. Once you ELLENBECKER continued from page 5A

just prolonging their childhood.

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know how to search for a medical problem, the available information is overwhelming. Just as important is learning how to use reputable medical websites. Some require a fee, but others do not. Among the best are WebMD, the National Institutes of Health at www.nih.gov, and all reputable medical schools and hospitals. When deciding whether to have a particular surgery or procedure, ask three critical questions: Will the treatment prolong life? Will it improve quality of life? What are the side effects? The patient I saw had already had two previous open-heart surgeries. His first open-heart surgery was in 1995 and the second in 2007. Now his stress test is abnormal and an angiogram shows worsening blockage. His cardiologist felt a third surgery should be considered but that he would leave the decision “up to him,” as he “was on the fence” about this one. What was the patient to do? Well, actually, the decision is easy. First, will surgery prolong his life? He is aged 72, and although, according to the patient, he understood that the surgery would prolong his life by as much as 10 years, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim. In fact, there is no evidence that his life would mentary consultation. Securities and advisory services offered through SII Investments, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC and a Registered Investment Advisor. Ellenbecker Investment Group and SII are separate companies. 1 FoxBusiness.com, August 15, 2013

be prolonged at all or that surgery would reduce the risk of a heart attack. Would it improve the quality of life? Again, the answer is quite clear. Surgery or any cardiac intervention is effective in relieving symptoms such as severe limitation in exercise tolerance, shortness of breath or chest pain that no longer can be treated medically. But this patient had no symptoms; he had no shortness of breath, chest pain or heart failure; and his heart was pumping normally. No, the surgery would not improve his quality of life. And finally, what are the side effects? Here the danger of a third open-heart surgery is high. The risk of death is in excess of 10 percent, and for memory loss or other serious medical complication, the risk is more than 50 percent. So the decision is easy: Surgery is not indicated. Rather than surgery, this patient must be treated medically and be compulsive about a hearthealthy lifestyle. Remember: The goal of treatment must be clear. No question you should have implicit faith and trust in your physician. But this does not mean you should blindly follow his advice. Thanks to readily available information, you can learn if quality of life will be improved and of the risk of side ef-

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Ron Barbian, baseball and the fickle finger of fate By Jack Pearson The following story began back in the early ‘50s, a whole different era, really, and the scene was the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Crew cuts and big band music were still in fashion; tuition was only $40 a semester and you could buy a big burger and a beer to go with it at any of the pubs around campus for 35 cents. In sports, baseball was the second most popular at the school, right behind football but ahead of basketball, hockey and boxing. It’s at college where dreams of the future begin. Serious students dream of becoming rich and famous; writers like myself dream of becoming successful novelists; top flight athletes dream of someday making it into pro ball. Sometimes the dreams come true, but most of the time not, and quite often what does occur in our lives turns out to be better for us in the long run than the wishful improbabilities of those dreams. So this account is about baseball and when the UW still had baseball as an intercollegiate sport. It is also about some of the players on that long ago team, and especially its star first baseman. His name is Ron Barbian, and he and lovely wife Maryellen (one word, not two, and my use of the word “lovely” is not mere flattery, it is most applicable) live in suburban Greendale in the same home they had built back in the ‘50s. But, because the story involves a number of people as well as the passage of several decades and how fate rules our lives, there’s going to be some preface material. But never fear, I’ll get there. When I enrolled as a freshman at the UW in the fall of 1953, quite by accident the first two students I met and was befriended by were Harvey Kuenn and Ron Unke. It wasn’t in a class or anything aca-

demic; it was that we just happened to be sitting side by side on some barstools. We didn’t know a thing about one another. I later found out that they were both star players on the Badger baseball team and had been teammates in a number of sports at Milwaukee Lutheran High School in Milwaukee. A few days after that, Unke introduced me to Kuenn, Unke and Barbian, I was told they were the top players on the team, and as such, were being closely monitored by Major League Baseball scouts. Kuenn, in fact, was offered so large a bonus by the Detroit Tigers that he left school after his junior year to turn pro. If you’re a baseball fan, you’re aware of what happened with “Old Arch,” a nickname he picked up along the way. As a junior with the Badgers he had hit an astounding .436. Over his two varsity years he had an overall .382 mark. After joining Detroit at the end of his junior year, the Tigers assigned him to one of their farm teams. He hit well there, so well in fact that the Tigers brought him up toward the end of the season. He stepped right in as if he really belonged there, hitting .325 in 19 games. The next year everyone was aware of him, as he banged out 209 hits to lead the league, hit .308 and won the American League Rookie of the Year honors. He got over 200 hits again the next year, and in 1959 won the league’s batting championship with a .353 average. Four times in his first seven seasons he led the league in hits. But then things started to go to pot. His heavy drinking finally caught up to him and the Tigers traded him to the Cleveland Indians for the popular home run king, Rocky Colavito. His drinking became even heavier, and within a few more years he was out of baseball. Things began getting worse. Time passed. Life and Harvey sort of forsook one another. But then he got

Ron and Maryellen Barbian (right) at their home in Greendale today, with Jim and Claire Schultz of Sussex. Ron and Jim played baseball together as youths, and again at the University of Wisconsin a lucky break, a reprieve. The Mil- compile his win total; Unke had waukee Brewers offered him a spot only three. Unke didn’t hit for as on their coaching staff, if he’d stop high in average as did Kuenn and the booze. He did, not completely, Barbian, but he had more power. but enough to be able to function In 1953, even though playing properly. He eventually became the fewer games than most players, team’s manager. he led the team in home runs. He In 1982, he led the Brewers to was such a good hitter that Badger the World Series, the only time Coach Dynie Mansfield often used in history that Milwaukee had him in the outfield or at third base climbed that high. All those years in the games in which he wasn’t of heavy drinking, however, had pitching. torn up his insides. In 1988, when Like Kuenn, Unke was drafted he died out in Arizona, Kuenn was by a Major League Baseball team, only 57 years old. in his case, the St. Louis Cardinals. Unke’s story also has its share In his first year in their farm sysof twists and turns and ups and tem, however, he injured his arm downs. But he never had a drink- pitching. It was quite severe, so bad ing problem as did his close bud- in fact that he was not able to redy Kuenn. In fact, in all the years cover, and his career was over. He I’ve known him, I’ve never seen returned to Milwaukee, completehim have more than a single glass ly dejected and at a loss as to what of beer in a whole evening. Of the to do with his life. For as long as three baseball superstars at the UW, he could remember, all he wantUnke seemed to have the most po- ed to do was to pitch in the major tential. In addition to being a fine leagues. hitter, he was also the top pitcher Fortunately for him, a second on the Badger squad. His 19 wins Lutheran High school was being are the second highest in Wiscon- built. A friend told him that they sin baseball history, behind only were beginning to staff the school Andy Otting, who had 21 in the with teachers and coaching permid -‘70s. But when Otting played, sonnel, and why didn’t he apply? freshmen were eligible for varsity At first he disregarded his friend’s play, and thus he had four years to advice; after all, he had no coaching

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experience. But, since there were no other options, he did inquire about openings. To his amazement, they hired him. He began teaching, then coaching baseball. Then, after a while, he was given the head coaching job for football and a number of other sports as well. What happened doesn’t seem plausible, but his teams began winning championships, and the man with no coaching experience was being heralded as one of the best in the state. He has since been inducted into the Wisconsin Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame. Looking back, he was obviously devastated when his pitching career was so abruptly ended. Nevertheless, he made the best of the situation, and then some. He told me once that he had grown to love coaching and teaching and working with young people, even more, amazingly, than he did playing baseball. So now, to Mr. Barbian. As is the case so often, stories in this publication come in to our attention via suggestions by readers. The suggestion on Barbian came from Jim Schultz of Sussex, who has known him since the two were teenagers playing municipal league baseball together. Then later, Schultz also played on the UW baseball team. Barbian has always lived in Greendale, but when he was of high school age, there was no secondary school in that community, so he attended Pulaski High. He played basketball on the school team, but not baseball, as at that time Pulaski did not offer the sport. Since the game was his favorite, and the one he was best at, he played in junior and municipal leagues. He was a natural at the sport, always a leader on every team he played on, which earned him a scholarship to the UW. He laughs now when the subject comes up. “Back then scholarships didn’t consist of much,” he said. “The school waived the tuition fee, which was less than $40, as I re-

call, and that was about it. They did find us part time jobs, however, to pay for our food and other essentials, so we didn’t starve.” His major was in physical education. In 1951, Ron’s freshman year, he was good enough to have played on the varsity, but at the time freshmen were not eligible except in football, oddly enough, which allowed Alan Ameche to showcase his running ability early on. But he did make the squad as a sophomore. Through his three years, there, he was always one of the Badgers’ top hitters, along with Kuenn, Unke, Jim Temp, Gust Veregetis and Allan Suter. In the 1953 season, Barbian led the team in most hitting categories, including average, at .358, hits, total bases and slugging. As a team, the Badgers hit a total of nine triples in 1953; Barbian alone had five of them. Barbian was most assuredly one of the most envied male students at the UW in the early ‘50s. It wasn’t only because of his accomplishments on the baseball diamond, however. It was also that he had a girlfriend who was a knockout, Maryellen Bowers. She was a Badger Beauty. Every year six coeds are selected to be Badger Beauties. The selection process includes interviews by the judges, academic and extracurricular achievements and more. The girls are also chosen is because they are beautiful. That’s why the honor is so named. I was there at the same time, and since my vision was pretty good then, I can assure you that Maryellen deserved the honor. It was also apparent that she and Ron were quite devoted to one another, so much that they couldn’t wait to graduate before tying the knot. Ron was a junior and Maryellen a sophomore when they were married. Just as it had been with Kuenn and Unke, Barbian was drafted by a major league baseball team, in his case, the Philadelphia Phillies. He was awarded $3,000 as a signing

bonus, which seems paltry today, but at the time it was one of the largest paid out to college players. Ron was assigned to a team in a little town near Montreal, Canada. “It was weird,” he recalled. No one in the town spoke English. It was a French community, and none of us spoke French. But Maryellen was with me, so I really didn’t have a need to talk to anyone else. But shopping did create problems, and we never knew what the fans in the stands were yelling at us. Maybe it was better that way.” Ron hit over .300 there but later was transferred to a team in Pennsylvania. Happy to be back in the United States, he again hit well. He was on his way up the ladder. But more flip-flopping was on its way. The next year he was sent to a place called Ada, in Oklahoma. “In one game,” he said, “we were behind by three in the ninth inning. We loaded the bases, and then I hit a grand slam to win the game. All the cowboys out in the stands were whooping it up, and they passed a big hat around and everyone threw money into it. Then they came over and gave it to me, for hitting the homer. I thought that was sort of neat until our manager came over and told me that the team’s custom when such things happened was to turn over all the money into a fund that anyone at the end of the season could draw from if they were broke and couldn’t get back home. So that’s what I did. It’s funny how that one incident has stuck with me for all these years.” From Ada, Barbian was moved to Oklahoma City. “I was starting to get a bit fed up with all the hopping about,” he said. “It never meant any more money. The top pay I ever got was $600 a month.” But when he found out that the teams’ management had not made any provisions for wives, he really became, should we say, upset. “I went to talk to them about it, and after a while they assured me that something would be done about it in a week or so,” he

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said. “I then called Maryellen, who was back in Milwaukee, with the news. We’d be together again.” But a couple of days later, he was told he was being transferred to a team in North Carolina. “They arranged for a flight for me. When I got to the airport I found out there was a six hour wait for it. So I sat and stewed. After a while I asked if there were any flights to Chicago, and was told there was one in a half an hour. I took it. I thought I’d go home, pick up Maryellen and take my car and drive to North Carolina. “Except when I got back home, it felt so good to be back, and I started to think that maybe professional baseball was not all it was cracked up to be, especially for a married man, and especially bouncing around in all those little towns. I had a teaching degree from the UW, and so I went to the high school (Greendale) and applied for a job. I got it, and I was there for 32 years until I retired.” In addition to teaching, Ron also coached the football, basketball and baseball teams. He and Maryellen have two sons, and they now have four grandchildren. They’ve had some health issues; Ron’s had leg problems and now uses a wheelchair and Maryellen has had some heart twinges. But the years have been good to them. Their smiles and their spirits haven’t changed a bit over the past seven decades. “Like the movie, it’s been a wonderful life,” he said. “I have no complaints. I never had any second thoughts about shutting down my playing career. What happened was for the best.” Earlier in this story the word “fate” was used. Doesn’t it seem as if the word has applied to most of what has been written about Barbian and the other two? Fame and fortune, strangely, does not always equate with happiness and a good life.

16A • 50PLUS • SEPTEMBER 2014 the least happy. Where would you rank your city of residence? kkkkk kkkkk The wise old bird said, “I’ll owlIf you are age 65, we’re told you ways love you. can expect to live into your 90’s. kkkkk Perhaps the liberals and con- The bad part of living this long is servatives who don’t even speak to statistics show 43 percent of people each other should learn sign lan- age 85 or older will have Alzheiguage beyond the use of the middle mer’s disease. The rest of us perhaps will be aﬄicted with at least finger. halfheimer’s. kkkkk kkkkk The Guernseys really are Marilyn Krause, an executive bouncing now that reports show cow’s milk provides 90 percent of with the Milwaukee Journal-Senticonsumption. What are the others? nel, and now a Foundation director Soy, coconut, rice and almond. Sor- for the Wisconsin Newspapers Asry, goat’s milk was not even listed in sociation, obviously never allowed any weeds to choke out her dreams the survey. for journalistic successes even way kkkkk Richmond, VA is said to be the back when she was a cub reporter happiest metropolitan area in the for the Lake Country Reporter in U.S., with New York City residents Hartland. KILLING TIME continued from page 4A

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As August ends, September signals that fall-time is near. The warm days bring breezes thru the trees that we hear. Yes, summer’s little angels are heading back to school. Mothers so look to free time that some may even drool. The fun of summer’s days will be remembered well. It was found at playgrounds, lakes and even in the dell But with this month questionable weather may arrive. For real comfort on all kinds of days we must strive. Busy farmers are in fields harvesting different food. These activities place them in quite a serious mood. The green landscape takes on orange and red hues. We in Wisconsin prepare to pay our climatic dues. Fall sports reports fill our daily newspapers. To be sure, many among us try new capers. If you care not for the goings-on in Green Bay Some might think you have not much to say. Closer to home, local sports are in vogue. But we must watch out for any burly rogue.

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There’s much to do in Duluth By Jim McLoone The month may be September with thoughts of turning leaves and harvesting of vegetable crops occupying more than a few minds, but we recently set our sights on a vacation, enjoyed it and now want to share with you some of what we would call the wondrous sights and sounds of Duluth, situated on a Lake Superior bay in northern Minnesota. Before we go further, let’s let you know that a journey to Duluth through our own fascinating northern Wisconsin might take about 10 hours of time, but only because you’ll find numerous places to stop along the way. Don’t laugh. Remember there’s scenic Bayfield and how about a tour of those Apostle Islands you’ve always heard so much about? We might suggest the Lake Superior Circle Tour that takes a tourist from Wisconsin into Minnesota, up into Canada and back into Upper Michigan. We have been told by those who have toured around the big lake that the drive isn’t all that scenic all the way around it. But before we get into Duluth, we’ll tell you that the scenic drive via Highway 61 up to Two Harbors, about 20 miles north of Duluth, is certainly worthwhile. If you wish to drive further northward, Grand Marais is 109 miles north of Duluth and Grand Portage is 42 miles

further upward along Highway 61. You’ll find wilderness areas and hiking trails, waterfalls, camping and parks along the way. The steep and rocky cliffs on the one side of the highway are contrasted to the splashing waters at Lake Superior shorelines on the other. A landmark in Duluth is the Aerial Lift Bridge, which leads to Canal Park and allows great views in all directions. The Marine Museum and Marine Visitors’ Center should be a “must stop” on your visit. You’ll learn how and why Duluth has been a busy port for freight shippers at least backward into the 19th. Century. The museum perhaps is the greatest of many historical attractions in our neighboring state. A sightseeing tour of the harbor has to be on your list of things to do while in Duluth. The port city of Duluth is the largest inland fresh water port in the world. It is host to passenger ships and to freight hauling vessels from around the world. Canal Park, mentioned above, welcomes visitors as the main hub of this unique city. There are boardwalks, lakeside walkways, horse-drawn carriage rides, many tourist shops and foods most of which are not what we’d refer to as extremely expensive as in some tourist locales. If you have not heard of Grandma’s Saloon and Grill, you perhaps are aware of the Grandma’s Mara-

The gorgeous Glensheen Mansion sits on the shore of Lake Superior

Canal Port Aerial Lift Bridge is a must stop. thon, a running race that is about sixth or seventh in popularity in the U.S. You also might wish to stop at the Fitger’s Brew Pub Complex. We did on a hot day and enjoyed cold beers complete with foamy heads. The Glensheen Mansion is another not-to-be-missed attraction in Duluth. It is a 22-acre estate on the shore of Lake Superior. The 39room Jacobean mansion was built in 1985 by Chester Congdon and affords visitors a glimpse of the lifestyle of the wealthy in days gone by. Estate and grounds’ tours last a bit over an hour. You’ll be pleased with the flowers in the formal gardens. There’s definitely a special weather influence on the flowers there. Would you guess it to be the proximity to Lake Superior? The rose garden at Leif Erickson Park offers a beautiful array of over 3,000 rose bushes and other flowering plants. A fountain, gazebo, herb gardens and benches provide a serene setting with views of the lake and the aerial bridge in the distance. Duluth is not only a summer stop for tourists. Its chamber of commerce refers to it as having “seized the seasons” and can be a fun place to visit at any season of the year. Chances are we’ll be back there again soon as we love the scenery and the friendliness of the

northern Minnesotans, which also is a perfect time for watching the leaves turn from green to golden hues and reds. Wintertime skiing, snowmobiling, snowboarding and skating are becoming more popular with each passing year. Duluth, where rather frigid winds can blow in winter, was the first city I’d ever seen with climate-controlled skywalks and in ground tunneling so people can shop, dine and reach other destinations without braving the cold. Major hotels are connected to the system. The enormity of the Great Lake can be at least somewhat visualized in Duluth. It perhaps is not for swimming as the average water temperature is 40 degrees. If you visit Duluth, you’ll find the views awe-inspiring and the city welcoming to tourists. You may even wish to take part in some of the nighttime excitement, although you’ll find more than adequate sleeping accommodations in the motels/hotels that prove Duluth to be an exciting, yet comfortable and rather economical tourist destination. P.S. If you happen to be a golfer, the Giant’s Ridge golfing complex 30 miles inland in what was iron mining country may just take your breath away as it challenges your skills.

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Those Naga-waukee senior golfers really know how to enjoy the game By Jack Pearson Who has more fun than most people? Senior golfers, that’s who. To prove the point, you could stop out at the Naga-waukee Golf Course overlooking Pewaukee Lake on any Monday morning from May to early September. There you could observe one of the largest men’s 60 and over golf groups in the state at play. If they’re not the happiest, most cheerful and most appreciative to be healthy and alive groups you’ve ever seen, they’re close to it. If perchance it’s raining, most of them will still be there anyhow, sitting in the clubhouse, laughing and entertaining themselves with tall stories or playing cards. They’re called The Senior Plus Golfers, and they’ve been whacking away there at Naga-waukee for 30 years. Back in 1984 the only men’s senior golf group in Waukesha County was the one at Wanaki golf course in Menomonee Falls. One of the members there, Ed Wilke, thought there was room for another in the county. So he and a bunch of his pals formed the club at Naga-waukee in September of ‘84, and put it into reality the next spring. They had but 36 members then, less than a quarter of what they have today, and played only 9 holes. Today, most of the 170 members play a full 18, with just about 40 of them playing 9.

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Usually, when younger people think of senior golfers, they picture a bunch of old codgers who have a hard time bending over to stick a tee in the ground, much less hit a golf ball with any accuracy or length. But people can be wrong. For example, one member of the group, Jay Mays of Hartland, last year shot a 70, beating his age of at the time 71. This year, at age 72, he might well do it again. What percentage of golfers, at any age, can shoot a 70? And it’s not just Mays or a select few of the Naga-waukee group who score well; the whole bunch can play the game. According to Ed Matarrese, the director of the group, most of them regularly break 100 (which probably 80 percent of all golfers in the country can’t do), and at least half of them usually break 90. By the way, Ed also said that he’s only one of four directors of the group, and at the advice of an attorney member, they are called “functionaries.” The other “functionaries” are Bill Gouge, who oversees flag events; Dave Gramins, who handles the annual tournament; and Dick Henning, who is in charge of

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KILLING TIME with Jim McLoone Ed Matarrese, right, the busy director of the Naga-waukee golf club’s Senior Plus golfers. Ed is 80, and his younger brother sitting in the cart, Armand Matarrese, is 70.

forming the teams. Ed takes care of everything else and that is a lot. One other thing Matarrese pointed out: With the Naga-waukee group, getting low scores, winning titles and beating their opponents is far secondary to having an enjoyable time and good sportsmanship. Jim McLoone, the editor of 50 Plus and a long time member of the Naga-waukee Seniors Group, emphasized that for the past 20 years, since Ed has been in charge, he has been a primary reason for the group’s success. “I can’t say enough about the man,” Jim said. “Besides being such a nice guy, he works his butt off for us. He keeps all the The smiling fellow at left scores and tallies is Gerald Felzien, who the handicaps, at 93 is the oldest of the takes care of all 170 some members of the finances, prothe Naga-waukee senior duces the group’s golfers. Checking him website, arrangin for the day’s play is es the tee times, Yvonne Siegfried, the and handles just head starter at the club. about anything that comes up. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was

Ed who made sure we always have good weather on Mondays when we play. We are very, very lucky to have him.” The group begins play at the beginning of May and continues through August, with their season ending banquet in early September. Almost all the members are Waukesha County residents, and as such, because Naga-waukee is a county course, get very reasonable rates. They pay only $22 for 18 holes and $12.50 for 9. There is no fee for being a member. At the beginning of the current season, the oldest member of the group was Bob Nevins, who is 96. Since then, however, Nevins has decided to retire from the game. So the oldest now is Gerald Felzien, who is 93 and most recently shot a 105. If you’d like to join in, and are a 60 year old or more male, live in Waukesha County and like to play golf, give Ed a call at 262-786-3349 (not on Mondays) and he’ll try to fit you in next year. All handicaps are welcome.

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Senior softball tourney here aids Wounded Warrior Project By Jack Pearson Area residents visiting Brookfield’s Wirth Park and even motorists passing by this past May 16, 17 and 18 may have wondered about all the activity in the softball fields. The parking lots were filled to capacity and the place was teeming with people of all ages. They might have assumed it was some kind of a city celebration. It wasn’t. It was, rather, the 14th Annual Milwaukee Classic Senior Softball Tournament (there’s been a name change; explanation later). The event is the largest senior softball tournament in the state and one of the largest in the whole Midwest. There were 35 teams there from all over Wisconsin and from four neighboring states. More than 500 athletes, all over 50, competed in seven classifications. There were two levels in the 50-plus division; and one each in the 55-plus, 60plus, 65-plus, 70-plus and 75-plus. Trophies, medals and certificates were awarded and an All-Tournament team selected. Of the seven Division Champions, three were from this area: Michaels/Stutz in the 60-plus group; Handeland Flooring in the 65-plus division and Pro Health Care in the 75-plus section.

Although most softball fans still refer to the event as the Milwaukee Classic, for the past four years it has been affiliated with the National Wounded Warrior Project and because of this, it has been called the Milwaukee Classic Salute to the Troops Tournament. In fact, two of the highlights of the threeday tourney, in addition to all the spirited play, were the singing of the National Anthem by the Troop 122 Honor Guard, and a spectacular fly-over at the conclusion of the games by a group of World War II fighter planes of the RV Squadron. Since its inception, the tournament has been operated by members of the Milwaukee Seniors Team. They include Thom Mikich, Al DeVillers, Jerry Filician, Fred Kopp, Gil Alaimo, Ed Hurley, Jim Randorf, Bob Christensen, Jack Sequin, Bob Leskovarm, Dennis Journson, Gary Meier, Gary Baehlen and Jim Clancy. The tournament directors are Thom Mikich and Jack Simons. Over the past four years, tournament proceeds have resulted in thousands of dollars contributed to the Wounded Warrior Project. This past year the total was over $2,500.

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Purple Heart Day impressive ceremony Dr. Kenneth Lee, a much decorated U.S. Army Purple Heart survivor, who now is Chief of the Spinal Cord Injury Division at Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, was the guest speaker August 7 at the War Memorial Center, downtown Milwaukee, as a special group of military veterans was honored at Purple Heart Day of Honor ceremonies. Dr. Lee, also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Medical College of Wisconsin, was severely injured in a car bombing in Baghdad, Iraq while he served there as commander of the Wisconsin Army National Guard Medical Battalion. He received shrapnel wounds and suffered a severe and traumatic brain injury. For his military service, Dr. Lee was awarded the Legion of Merit, a Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal, two

U.S. Army Commendation Medals and an Army Achievement Medal. He retired after 27 years of service with the rank of Colonel and the title of State Surgeon of the Wisconsin Army National Guard. The Wisconsin Purple Heart Chapter 818 was in charge of the ceremonies that in addition to the motivationally speaking Dr. Lee had Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki (a former military officer) presenting the invocation and Jim Duff, Milwaukee County Service Officer, reading the Purple Heart Proclamation. The Veterans of Foreign Wars State Honor Guard presented the colors while the welcome was given by Fernando Rodriguez and Leon House led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Purple Heart was created in recognition of those U.S. Army personnel wounded in battle after the insistence of General John

REPRESENTING THE COUNTY: Jim Duff, Milwaukee County Veterans Service Officer, reminded those present of the meritorious actions and brave deeds of the Purple Heart recipients as he presented the proclamation.

INVOCATION: Catholic Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki, a former military officer, led the invocation at the impressive and somber event.

PURPLE HEART MEMORIAL: The Milwaukee War Memorial Center was the scene Aug. 7 of ceremonies honoring the wounded and those who died from their battle wounds. The event was conducted by members of the Purple Heart Chapter 818. “Black Jack” Pershing, a World War One leader. This was done while General Douglas MacArthur was chief of staff. It was in 1941 that then President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed that the Purple Heart should be awarded to all such earning military veterans. It honors any U.S. Armed Services person who has been wounded, killed or died after being wounded and included, in retrospect, any member of the U.S. Armed Services from April 5, 1917. The Purple Heart began as a badge of military merit under the leadership of General George Washington at the time of the American Revolution. This later became the Legion of Merit Medal GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Kenneth Lee, a retired during World War Two. U.S. Army Colonel, not only gave a stirring Photos and information by Clayton Chipand well-received speech, but was singled man, Brookfield, a Purple Heart recipient, out for his own reception of the Purple who was wounded in battle with the Heart when he was serving in Iraq. In adJapanese forces on the island of Iwo Jima dition to his medical work, Dr. Lee founded in World War Two. the Badgerland Veterans Adaptive Sports Club and serves as medical director for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games and as a member of the national physicians team for the Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. He was named the Milwaukee County Veteran of the Year in 2008.

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We Saw You at…the Grand Day & Thriller at Miller By Margaret Pearson A great time was again had by all at the 8th Annual Grand Day at the Ballpark (actually, ballparks, both Miller Park and Helfaer Field). The gala event was sponsored by the VMP Senior Care, the VMP Foundation, the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Marquette University School of Dentistry and others. Activities included

four softball games, entertainment by the Milwaukee Bucks Grand Dancers and the Brewers Mascots, and many contests, all at Helfaer Field. Then, later in the day, everyone moved over to Miller Park to take in the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the St. Louis Cardinals. Among those in the crowd were:

Taking time out from their duties on the field, from the left, Gary “Rocky” Blaschke, Orlando “Pancho” Palesse, Tom Kress and Dennis Ermi. Pancho manages a team, the others are players.

Dale Fisk and Linda Anderson of Tomahawk.

Bob Szaniawski and Bernie Schmidt of Menomonee Falls and Mark Lauer of Hartland.

Colleen and Dave Krueger of Greendale.

Sue Kress of Waukesha, Roann Zahn of Port Washington and Sharon Nellis of Sussex.

Tim Whiting of Wauwatosa and Frank Caliendo of Waukesha.

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food products and much more at this free, family-oriented arts and crafts event. Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. September 20 27th Annual Apple Harvest Fest Retzer Nature Center, S14 W28167 Madison, St., Waukesha Enjoy taffy apples, apple cider, and apple pie. Bake a pie and enter it in the contest, bring the children to play games and work on crafts, shop at the many stands for homemade items, take a hayride, and enjoy the food and beverages, $5 per vehicle. Visit friendsofretzer.org or call (262) 896-8007.

September 19-21 NARI Fall Home and Remodeling Show Wisconsin Exposition Center, State Fair Park Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 September 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pewaukee Celtic Fest Visit www.milwaukeenari.org or Lakefront Park, Pewaukee Cultural tent, demonstrations, craft call the Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Council at 414-771- September 28 area, music, food and more. Cheery Cherry Fall Festival 4071. Village Park, Menomonee Falls September 20 Enjoy the entertainment, sample September 20-21 40th Annual Holy Hill the wine and visit the exhibitors’ 42nd Annual Wine Arts & Crafts Festival booths, all from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pro& Harvest Festival Holy Hill, 1525 Carmel Rd., ceeds from the fair will benefit the Historic Downtown Cedarburg Hubertus Shuttle bus service from and to Scarecrow contest, music, hayrides, Emergency Dept of Community parking, admission $5, 10 a.m. – 5 kids activities, food, wine, artisan Memorial Hospital. Visit cheerycherryfallfair.com.

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Public events at Jackson Crossings Retirement Community Jackson Crossings Retirement Community, N168-W22026 Main St., Jackson Sept 8, 6 p.m. - Music by Alan Graveen (Elvis impersonator)-free of charge. Sept 12, Professional massage appointments beginning 9:30 a.m., $14/15 minutes or $25/30 minutes. Call 262-677-8864 to reserve a time. Sept 16, 6 p.m. - Music by Nightingales-free of charge. Sept 24, 6 p.m. - Music by Don Weast-free of charge. Sept 27, 6 p.m. – Music by Bob Ropiak-free of charge. (All events take place at our Lakeshore Building, address above) On-Going Alzheimer’s Support Group Cedar Bay West, Fellowship Hall, 5595 County Road Z, West Bend. Group meets the second Wednesday from 1 p.m. For details, call (262) 306-4230. Alzheimer’s Support Group Jackson Crossing Lakeshore Building N168 W22026 Main St., Jackson Support group held the third Wednesday of each month; 6 p.m. Respite care is available. Please call for reservations at (262) 993-2838.

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• • • • • Milwaukee Dancing Grannies Interested in becoming one of Milwaukee’s dancing grannies? Contact us at (414) 630-4493. • • • • • Museum of Wisconsin Art 300 South Sixth Ave., West Bend Public hours, Wednesday – Saturday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 4:30 p.m. (262) 334-9638/ www. wisconsinart.org. • • • • • O.A.S.I.S. 2414 West Mitchell Street Seniors Fifty-Five Plus Travel Club meets monthly, second Friday of the month 8:30 a.m. Website: milwaukeerecreation.net/travel. • • • • • Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee

Afternoon Dance American Legion Post #449 3245 N. 124th St., Brookfield Everyone Welcome! Second Monday of every month, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Big Band dance, $3. • • • • • Charles Horwitz Planetarium S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukesha For more information on upcoming programs visit - www.waukeshaschools.com/planet. • • • • • Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday Sunday. Call (414) 224-3200 or go to www.mam.org. • • • • • Milwaukee County RSVP – Interfaith Older Adult Programs, Inc. Contact Eddie at (414) 220-8655 to be a volunteer.

Call for information at (414) 3522880 Ext. 0. • • • • • SC Johnson Tours Golden Rondelle Theater, 1525 Howe St., Racine Reservations are required; admission is free, open all year on Fridays only. Offering three tour programs that run from 1 to 3.5 hours. Visit website to schedule a tour at scjohnson.com and for tours of 20 or more, call (262) 260-2154. • • • • • Stillwaters Cancer Support Services 2607 N, Grandview Blvd., Ste 110, Waukesha For all the support groups available and answers to questions, visit www.stillwaterscenter.org or (262) 548-9148. • • • • •

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Racine Art Museum Free First Fridays RAM, 441 Main Street, Racine Free admission to everyone the first Friday of every month generously sponsored by the Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation. For details, call (262) 638-8300 or ramart.org. • • • • • Vagabond Ski & Social Club Knights of Columbus Hall, 3200 S. 103rd & Oklahoma Ave. An active social club for singles and married couples. Meeting and dance. Visit website for more details: www.vagabondskiclub.com.

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2B • 50PLUS • AUGUST 2014

Assistance in Living DIRECTORY CEDAR BAY ASSISTED LIVING

More Life. More Style.

5595 County Road Z, West Bend 262.306.4299 • cedarcommunity.org 101 Cedar Lane, Elkhart Lake, 920-876-4050 • cedarlanding.org A division of Cedar Community, the nation’s 86th largest not-for-profit continuum of care provider, Cedar Bay Assisted Living provides an ideal home for those who need some assistance with activities of daily living. A unique service plan is created for each resident to ensure every person receives the services he or she needs while still being able to maintain his or her current lifestyle and personal privacy. Cedar Bay Assisted Living in both West Bend and Elkhart Lake offer on-site awake nursing staff 24 hours per day, seven days per week; three delicious restaurant-style meals; medication assistance; weekly housekeeping; a vibrant program of social and recreational activities; emergency call system; reception services including transportation; and much more! Respite and rehab stays also available. Natural settings, a bias toward the healing aspects of autonomy and activity, and a not-for-profit mission all help make Cedar Bay a decision the whole family can feel good about.

CLEMENT MANOR RETIREMENT COMMUNITY ASSISTED LIVING

9339 W. Howard Ave., Greenfield 414 546-7000 • www.clementmanor.com Enjoy a continuum of health and well-being where personal growth and intellectual stimulation are available regardless of physical limitation. Our spacious apartments feature all the necessary amenities and are just a few steps away from the on-site chapel, bank and gift shop. Breakfast and dinner are included daily and lunch is available casually in the cafeteria or restaurant-style in the dining room. Weekly housekeeping and linen service are included so you can spend more time at the Center for Enrichment enjoying classes, Bible study, field trips, yoga or swimming in our warm water pool. Sponsored by School Sisters of St. Francis.

THE COURTYARDS AT LUTHER MANOR

FREE DINING THROUGH 2014! Ask us for details. • Three desirable locations close to everywhere you want to be • Innovative architectural details throughout, in your own superbly crafted private residence and our beautifully conceived common — but oh so uncommon — areas • Tranquil, professionally landscaped & carefully tended grounds • Dine and unwind with chef-prepared meals • On-site medical center, fitness center, bank, beauty salon and Internet café all designed around you • Luxury living, good friends and great times

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777 N. Brookfield Rd.

262-780-0321

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3.5 mi. S of I-43 on Racine Ave.

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4545 North 92nd Street, Wauwatosa, WI 414.464.3880 • www.luthermanor.org Contact Client Relations at 414.464.3880 • live@luthermanor.org The Courtyards at Luther Manor takes a flexible, individualized approach to Assisted Living. From the privacy of personal resident single rooms and tworoom suites, to the enjoyment of socializing and sharing experiences with other seniors, The Courtyards offers a distinct blend of support, life enrichment and senior care services. Personalized care plans allow residents to tailor services best suited to their needs and abilities. 24-hour, trained nurses are available to assist residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing and medication supervision, while encouraging maximum mobility in a safe, caring environment. In addition to comfortable lounge areas for reading and visiting, we also have family rooms with kitchenettes and outdoor patios that are perfect for entertaining. Our large Life Enrichment Center hosts everything from lively card games and uplifting Bible studies to exercise classes, musical participation groups and arts and crafts projects. The Luther Manor community also offers onsite conveniences such as a clinic, pharmacy, beauty salons/barber shops, convenience stores and an ice cream parlor. Pastoral care, worship services and a variety of social and entertainment opportunities are available, as well. In addition to assisted living, Luther Manor provides retirement housing and long-term care options, as well as rehabilitation services, adult day services and hospice care.

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Assistance in Living DIRECTORY CREATIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS, LLC

(Five Homes throughout Milwaukee & Waukesha) 4926 W. Washington Blvd., Milwaukee Contact Person: Laurie Hintz 414 258-9955 â&#x20AC;˘ www.cle-ccls.com Creative Living Environments, LLC in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties is an assisted living company consisting of five gracious neighborhood homes and our NEW assisted living center opening in the fall of 2014, Haven at Sweet Applewood, promote physical and emotional well being, self worth and independence. Our staff is uniquely skilled in assisting and supporting seniors. Each home is a state licensed Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF). We work together with residents and their families to enhance our residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; quality and enjoyment of life. Sweet Applewood, a 24 bed facility, will be our new addition to our family of homes in Milwaukee County, and will excel in supporting seniors with mobility needs and those who must rely on caregivers to assist them, as well as seniors with complex medical, physical frailties and memory care needs. Monthly rent ranges from $3150 to $3800 depending on private or shared room and level of care.

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FOREST RIDGE, A WIMMER COMMUNITY SENIOR RESIDENCE

11077 W. Forest Home Ave â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hales Corners, WI 53130 Patti Frost â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Administrator Mary Zurowski â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Resident Services Coordinator 414-425-1148 Forest Ridge, a Wimmer Senior Community Residence, is your affordable hometown senior community and a proud recipient of SeniorAdvisorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 Excellence Award for â&#x20AC;&#x153;having received consistently high ratings from residents and their families.â&#x20AC;? Forest Ridge feature 208 residences with 1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms with 2 bath, and 1 bedroom with den apartments, many with patio or balcony. If you join our community as an independent resident and your needs change, you may stay in your same apartment while accessing the services of our Assisted Living Program. Rents start at $924 with an optional and flexible meal plan available at a modest additional cost. Our community offers an expansive array of recreational and lifestyle opportunities. Our resident social calendar includes a variety of activities, special events, tours and trips. For your convenience, we offer a daily dining program, enclosed parking, a full service bank, country store and a beauty salon/barber shop, all within the facility. In addition to our onsite Wheaton Franciscan Medical office, scheduled transportation is available, shopping, special events, tours and trips. Health staff consists of RN, LPNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Certified Nurseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aides. At Forest Ridge, we make a very special lifestyle possible. You will find the affordable retirement you want with the services you may need to assist you through the years.

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Assistance in Living DIRECTORY HERITAGE COURT

N48 W14250 Hampton Ave., Menomonee Falls Contact Person: Julie Koestler 262-442-1540 This is a 34 unit, secure Memory Care residence. When you enter the doors of Heritage Court you will find a warm and compassionate community with a very home-like atmosphere. We have caring, dedicated caregivers on staff 24 hours a day to provide our residents with love, respect and dignity. With an enclosed outdoor garden, residents can enjoy the outdoors in a safe and secure area. We provide three home-cooked meals a day and snacks and have an array of activities for everyone to enjoy. All private suites with private bath. Activities: outings, movies, cards, daily events and more. Affiliations: Lexington Heritage, Heritage at Deer Creek, Heritage West Allis and Heritage Elm Grove.

HERITAGE AT DEER CREEK

3585 S. 147th St., New Berlin Contact Person: Ivory Heinen 262 432-0222 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 respect for personal integrity of our residents. Our compassionate staff is trained to serve with an open heart and friendly smile. Living arrangements: Assisted Living – 43 apts., studios, 3 sizes/1 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms/2 baths, walk-in showers, individually controlled heat and air, kitchenette. Pets welcome. All utilities except telephone included. Memory Care – 33

private suites with bathrooms, most with walk-in showers. Monthly rent: Assisted Living – start at $2,955; Memory Care – start at $3,800. In house physician, podiatrist, coordination of therapies and lab services. Activities: lunch outings, movies, cards, bingo, happy hour and more. Affiliations: Lexington Heritage, Heritage Court, Heritage West Allis and Heritage Elm Grove.

HERITAGE WEST ALLIS

7901 W. National Avenue, West Allis, WI 53214 Contact Person: Chris Kohn 414 302-9700 Heritage West Allis offers an elegant, Assisted Living and Memory Care community where daily assistance is provided with love and the utmost respect for personal integrity of our residents. Choose from studio, one and two bedroom apartments with no entrance or endowment fee. Within each apartment is a kitchenette, private bath with walk-in-shower, spacious closets and a reassuring personalized emergency call pendant. Amenities include: community pub, beauty shop, fitness center, community room and library. Professional care giving staff is available 24 hours a day to assist you with anything from bathing to medication administration. Heritage Memory Care Neighborhood specializes in care for residents with Alzheimer’s or other related Dementias. Our two 20-suite communities offer residents an uncomplicated design with home-like private accommodations. 40 residents will reside in private suites with bath and walk-in showers. A beautiful secure interior courtyard will provide safe access to the outdoors. Our activity program is designed to stimulate and engage the residents remaining cognitive strengths. Affiliates: Heritage at Deer Creek, Lexington Heritage, Heritage Court and Heritage Elm Grove.

Lake Country

Lake Country Landing

HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

AN ASSISTED SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

2195 N. Summit Village Way Oconomowoc, WI 53066 262.567.4662

2255 N. Stonehedge Trail Oconomowoc, WI 53066 262.567.4912

AUGUST 2014 • 50PLUS

• 5B

Assistance in Living DIRECTORY JACKSON CROSSINGS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

N168 W22022 Main Street, Jackson, WI 53037 Contact Person: Amy Lloyd 262 993-2838 Living on the Lake is important to many Wisconsin residents. At Jackson Crossings, people enjoy the birds, gardens and fishing on a small “Northwood’s” lake among friends and family. Our spacious one bedroom, two bedroom and studio apartments include lakeside patios or balconies, utilities, cable TV, housekeeping, towel and linen service, concierge service and much more. Depending on the services provided, monthly fees range from $2,390 to over $5,000 per month and include a meal plan, fitness and wellness programs as well as many recreational activities such as bus tours, theater outings, live music and entertainment, art programs, wine tastings, barbecues, theme parties, Bingo, card parties, family picnics, transportation to shopping and more. The best things about Retirement Living at Jackson Crossings are the excellent services and outstanding staff who make you the priority. If you should need rehabilitation or other help, you can receive the best care and never have to leave. Independent Apartments, Assisted Living and Memory Care are available. Our staff includes RN’s, CNA’s, a social worker, therapists and a certified Alzheimer’s educator. No entry fee or endowment is required and pets are welcome.

LEXINGTON HERITAGE

5020 S. 107th St., Greenfield Contact Person: Julie Koestler 262-422-1540 A 20 unit Assisted Living residence. When you enter the doors of Lexington Heritage you will find a small and comfortable facility with a very home-like atmosphere. Throughout the days many enjoy sitting in our sunroom viewing the beauty of our private patio. We have caring, dedicated caregivers on staff 24 hours a day to provide our residents with love, respect and dignity. We provide three home-cooked meals a day and have an array of activities for everyone to enjoy. Studio, large and small/bedrooms with private bathrooms. 2 bedroom/2 baths. All units have microwave and refrigerator. There is no enrollment/endowment fee. Activities: musical entertainment, trivia, crossword puzzles, church services, Pokeno, crafts and van for transportation. Affiliations: Heritage at Deer Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heritage Court Memory Care, Heritage Eau Claire, Heritage West Allis and Heritage Elm Grove.

LAKE COUNTRY LANDING ASSISTED LIVING

2255 N. Stonehedge Trail, Oconomowoc Contact Person: Lori Lutze 262-560-2550 • lakecountrylanding.com Lake Country Landing Assisted Living is for profit and has 60 apartments. Types of rooms include 1 bedroom and 2 bedrooms. There is a $2,000 deposit which is refundable. Monthly rent averages $4,300 which is all inclusive and includes meals. There is a variety of recreational programs seven days a week. You will find 24/7 assistance with care as needed. Our facility has a van, full time nurse, and 24/7 caregivers. Affiliated with Lake Country Health & Rehabilitation.

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6B • 50PLUS • AUGUST2014

Assistance in Living DIRECTORY PROHEALTH CARE REGENCY SENIOR COMMUNITIES BROOKFIELD

Faith is the Heart of Our Home Assisted living • Skilled nursing Short-term rehab • Memory care • Respite care SPONSORED BY THE SISTERS OF THE DIVINE SAVIOR

Compassionate Care Since 1876

414-463-7570 • www.stannessc.org

3800 N. 92nd Street • Milwaukee, WI 53222 • info@stannessc.org

Your kids are moving to college this fall ... where will your parents be? CLEMENT MANOR INDEPENDENT APARTMENTS Discover our enriching community with plenty of amenities for those 62 and better: • Beautiful studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with walk-in showers • Access to daily activities and church services, cafe, library, bank, hair salon and convenience store • Restaurant-style dining and special-occasion parties

Clement Manor has been helping families transition for more than 30 years!

• Enriching, lifelong learning courses and presentations • 24-hour security system • Free heat, water and electricity • Direct access to emergency nursing staff • Surface parking/indoor parking optional

WE’RE READY FOR YOU AT CLEMENT MANOR! For more information, contact Kim at 414.546.7000 or e-mail info@clementmanor.com. Sponsored by the School Sisters of St. Francis

9405 W. Howard Ave • Greenfield, Wis. clementmanor.com

777 N. Brookfield Rd. Brookfield Contact Person: Terry Sommers -Director of Community Services 262-780-0321 • www.RegencySeniorCommunities.com Regency’s Assisted Living offers seniors the privacy and independence they want with the individualized support services they may need. We provide two levels of care to residents as their needs change, reducing the need for a future move. Residents will also appreciate the convenience of the newly opened onsite Nurse Practitioner Office. And as part of the ProHealth Care family, we also offer free transportation to ProHealth Care medical appointments. We have 94 studio and one-bedroom apartments ranging from $2,625 - $5,030 a month. Our rent includes a meal plan, nursing services, and many social and recreational opportunities such as cards, excursions, baking, exercise programs and worship services. Our staff includes an RN, LPNs and CNAs.

PROHEALTH CARE REGENCY SENIOR COMMUNITIES – MUSKEGO

W181 S8540 Lodge Blvd., Muskego Contact Person: Judy Sorce -Director of Community Services 262-679-0888• www.RegencySeniorCommunities.com Regency-Muskego’s Assisted Living programs provide several levels of care to meet the changing needs of our residents. Our 96 one bedroom apartments offer residents the privacy, independence, and comfort they want with the excellent care, compassion and respect they need, all for one affordable monthly fee of $3,395 - $4,895 per month. Besides offering three chef prepared meals daily, our residents enjoy hundreds of different types of activities including trips, socials, fitness, educational, recreational and spiritual programming. Around the clock care is provided by our staff of Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. Our Attended Care Program is a better alternative to a nursing home, allowing people with higher physical or memory needs the privacy of their own apartments and excellent care at an affordable price. Free transportation to ProHealth Care clinics and hospitals is also available.

PROHEALTH CARE REGENCY SENIOR COMMUNITIES – NEW BERLIN

13750 W. National Avenue, New Berlin Contact Person: Stacey Cheney -Director of Community Services 262-789-1699• www.RegencySeniorCommunities.com At the Regency New Berlin Assisted Living, we have 88 one bedroom and studio apartments. We also offer assisted living services in our independent one and two bedroom catered care apartments. As part of the ProHealth Care Family, we provide various levels of care for your changing health care needs, which enable many residents to avoid future moves to other facilities. Assisted Living rents range from $3,250 to $4,745 depending on the level of care and apartment size. Rent includes 3-meals a day, basic utilities, housekeeping, bed-linen change, and personal care services. We also provide recreation and activities including free musical entertainment, exercise classes, crafts, book and card clubs, bingo, day outings and church services. Free transportation is provided for group events. All apartments are equipped with an emergency call system, and we have on-site nurses available 8 hours a day, seven days a week, and on-call 24/7. Certified nursing assistants are on-site 24/7 for personal care services and emergencies.

AUGUST 2014 • 50PLUS

• 7B

Assistance in Living DIRECTORY SHOREHAVEN TOWER ASSISTED LIVING

1305 W. Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc WI 53066 Contact Person: Sue Pooler 262 567-8341 or spooler@lho.org www.shorehavenliving.org/ Shorehaven Tower offers freedom of choice in a beautiful residential setting. Part of the Shorehaven Campus, Shorehaven Tower consists of 75 apartments, including studio, one and two bedrooms with no enrollment fee. Monthly rates range from $2,241 to $4,441 and from 325 to 975 square feet. Two meals a day are included in the fee. Activities, trips, weekly housekeeping and linens change, wellness clinic and health monitoring, satellite TV/Wi-Fi, transportation arrangements, all utilities, free use of washers and dryers, emergency response system, computer use and flu shot clinic on site. We have trained staff on duty 24/7 with two full-time nurses on staff. Spouses may share apartments. Assisted living provides friendship, menu choices, mental stimulation, access to services and freedom, all within a safe living environment. Shorehaven Tower residents enjoy their choice of services, menus, activities and amenities on a convenient, price-friendly a la carte basis. Also, there is access to the public Café LaBelle for breakfast or lunch, and the Center for Life Enrichment for classes and events. Continuum of care, lake access, pontoon rides on beautiful Lac La Belle, banking and beauty and barber shop on site. Also, lab, podiatry, dental and eye services available on site. Celebrating its 75th year, Shorehaven is the trusted, faith-based resource of choice for community seniors. Its mission is, “Reflecting Christ’s love, we provide homes and resources for seniors.”

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Windsor Place Assisted Living at Tudor Oaks

SILVERADO-BROOKFIELD

1105 Davidson Rd., Brookfield Contact Person: Debbie Bayee 262-641-9020 • www.silveradocare.com Beautiful, 95 capacity facility that is for profit, sunny, private and companion rooms with attractive views of courtyard and beautiful neighborhood. Cost of enrollment/endowment fee of $4,000 monthly rent $198/day - $250/day, ($5,940 – $7,500 monthly) with the meal plan included. Recreation and programs include age appropriate engagements that build self-esteem, maintain dignity and offer opportunities for growth and creativity. The advantages of assisted living include strong clinical program, licensed nurses around the clock, specialized caregiver training, enriching programs and gourmet food. Our facility offers access anytime (no visiting hours), pets and children create a homelike atmosphere, gardens, walking paths and putting green in secured courtyard.

SILVERADO OAK VILLAGE

W128 N6900 Northfield Drive, Menomonee Falls Contact Person: Christine Denton 262-532-0800 • silveradocare.com Beautiful facility with a capacity of 50, for profit with sunny, private, companion rooms with vaulted ceilings, small kitchenettes, private bathroom and showers. Cost of enrollment/endowment fee, $4,000 with monthly rent of $198-$250 per day, meal plan included. Recreation and programs include age appropriate engagement that builds self esteem, maintains dignity and offers opportunities for growth and creativity. Advantages of assisted living at Silverado Oak Village include a home like environment that offers around the clock, on-site nurses, restaurant style meals and tailored engagement provides a safe and quality of life style. Advantages also include strong clinical programs with Physician Medical Director. Access anytime (no visiting hours), pets that live in our community, strong multigenerational program with children.

rom wellness opportunities to lifestyle activities and chef prepared meals, all our assisted living programs are designed to address the “whole person.”

herever you or your loved one are on life’s journey, we invite you to call or stop in to discuss your situation and needs with our professional consultants.

Offering multiple levels of care and providing the lifestyles and environments that allow people to live to their greatest potential.

Windsor Place

Assisted Living For those seeking a bit of help with life’s daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management.

Windsor Place

Memory Care For those experiencing memory loss and associated concerns.

414-525-6500

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.

8B • 50PLUS • AUGUST 2014

Assistance in Living DIRECTORY

CEDAR BAY

ASSISTED LIVING AT ST. CAMILLUS

CEDAR BAY AT ELKHART LAKE

CEDAR BAY AT WEST BEND

CLEMENT MANOR

FOREST RIDGE SENIOR RESIDENCES

CREATIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS, LLC.

HERITAGE COURT

AUGUST 2014 • 50PLUS

• 9B

Assistance in Living DIRECTORY

HERITAGE WEST ALLIS LUTHER MANOR

HERITAGE AT DEER CREEK

LAKE COUNTRY LANDING ASSISTED LIVING

JACKSON CROSSINGS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Lake Country

Lake Country Landing

HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

AN ASSISTED SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

2195 N. Summit Village Way Oconomowoc, WI 53066 262.567.4662

2255 N. Stonehedge Trail Oconomowoc, WI 53066 262.567.4912

PROHEALTH CARE REGENCY SENIOR COMMUNITIES – BROOKFIELD LEXINGTON HERITAGE

10B • 50PLUS • AUGUST 2014

Assistance in Living DIRECTORY

PROHEALTH CARE REGENCY SENIOR COMMUNITIES-NEW BERLIN

PROHEALTH CARE REGENCY SENIOR COMMUNITIES-MUSKEGO

ST. JOHN’S MANOR

SILVERADO OAK VILLAGE

SILVERADO BROOKFIELD ST. CLARE TERRACE

ST. ANNE’S SALVATORIAN CAMPUS

AUGUST 2014 • 50PLUS

Assistance in Living DIRECTORY

ST. MARY’S MANOR VMP-MANOR PARK

SHOREHAVEN

VILLA ST. FRANCIS TUDOR OAKS

WILSON COMMONS – THE POLONAISE

VMP-TRINITY VILLAGE

• 11B

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Assistance in Living DIRECTORY ST. ANNE’S SALVATORIAN CAMPUS

3800 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee Contact Person: Jill Hogan 414-463-7570 x401 St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus is affiliated with the Sisters of the Divine Savior and is a non-profit facility. St. Anne’s capacity includes 43 assisted living and 51 enhanced assisted living apartments. Assisted living apartments are studios, one bedroom and two bedrooms; enhanced assisted living apartments are spacious studios; and all apartments include private bathrooms and kitchenettes. Spouses may share apartments. There is a non-refundable enrollment/endowment fee for assisted living, and the fees for enhanced assisted living are refundable in six months. Monthly rent starts at $3,690 - $5,740 for assisted living; $4,500 - $5,500 for enhanced assisted living; and all include a meal plan. Our recreation/programs include exercise and yoga classes, scripture studies, bus outings, social clubs, art and music, book club, table games, cooking and baking, and pet visitors. Medical personnel on staff include an RN director, LPNs and CNAs. Residents have the comfort of their own private apartment and support and services they need, while continuing to be as independent and active as possible. St. Anne’s also offers memory care, rehabilitation services, beautiful park with walking paths and pond, worship services and much more.

ST. CAMILLUS ASSISTED LIVING

10101 W. Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 414-259-6310 St. Camillus Assisted Living is a network of service programs designed to meet different levels of need in a safe, wellness-oriented and serene setting. These service programs provide four levels of care to meet the diverse needs experienced by seniors. St. Camillus Assisted Living is integrated within a full continuum of care that includes independent living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, home care and hospice. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care Programs are designed to carefully monitor and provide support around the clock. The 24-hour a day availability of staff to regularly assess any changing health needs provides greater assurance to residents and family. Our caring team of nurses and residential aides blend residents’ independence and daily support. Our recreational therapy team offers varied opportunities for meaningful social, physical and spiritual activities. St. Camillus Assisted Living offers one bedroom apartments and studios. St. Camillus offers an on-site medical clinic, massage therapy, podiatrist and pharmacy services. Additional on-site services include transportation, banking, beauty salon, country store, library and chapels. St. Camillus is a faith based, not for profit, organization sponsored by the Catholic Order of St. Camillus and has served the Milwaukee area for more than 75 years.

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Assistance in Living DIRECTORY ST. CLARE TERRACE

3553 S. 41 St., Milwaukee 414 649-0730 The finest assisted living apartment homes for seniors who may need help with life’s day-to-day needs. Spacious apartments feature all the necessary amenities including walk-in showers. Enjoy three meals prepared daily, a beauty shop, scheduled activities and the professional care of an on-site nurse who can help you with your medical and health questions. Another benefit is the beauty and spiritual comfort of our on-site chapel. St. Clare Terrace helps families combine their personal independence with professional care. Sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of St. Clare and managed by Clement Manor, Inc.

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ST. JOHN’S MANOR

812 Marquette Ave., South Milwaukee 414-762-2511 St. John’s Manor offers personal attention with full-time nursing assistants, full-time activity staff and a charming home-like atmosphere. Living arrangements include private rooms and activities such as bingo, van rides, entertainment, community programs, a patio and a transportation van. There is a refundable enrollment fee.

ST. MARY’S MANOR

1314 Missouri Ave., South Milwaukee 414-762-8026 St. Mary’s Manor offers personal attention in a charming home-like atmosphere and provides many levels of care. The facility has private rooms, full-time nurses and a full-time activity staff. Most popular activities include bingo, van rides, entertainment programs, community programs and the outdoor deck. There is a refundable enrollment fee.

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S77 W12929 McShane Dr., Muskego Contact: Marketing 414 525-6500 Tudor Oaks Retirement Community is affiliated with American Baptist Homes of the Midwest and is non-profit. Capacity of the facility includes 36 RCAC and 22 CBRF Memory. CBRF rooms include a studio with private bathroom and shower. RCAC rooms - an alcove with separate bedroom, living and tea kitchen with private bath. Enrollment/endowment fee is only for Independent Living. Spouses may share room/apt. Refundable based on contract selected and monthly rent based on care level. Meal plan included with monthly fee. Our recreation/programs 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 RN 24/7 on campus. Assisted living helps residents stay as independent as possible while providing for their needs. Residents enjoy social opportunities while living in a safe and happy community. All housing is under one roof from independent to assisted to skilled with rehab care. Long term staff provides caring and compassionate assistance.

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Assistance in Living DIRECTORY PROFESSIONAL CARE WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH An affordable alternative serving the special needs of the elderly community. Our elderly living facilities provide a comfortable and charming homelike atmosphere.

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VILLA ST. FRANCIS

1910 West Ohio Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53215 Contact Person: Lisa Richardson 414-649-2888 • www.villastfrancis.org Sponsored by the Felician Sisters, having 128 units and is non-profit. Types of Rooms/Apts include studio, studio plus, one-bedroom, one bedroom deluxe and two bedroom. Cost of enrollment/endowment free is $300 non refundable. Monthly rent is based on style of apartment and individual needs based on a comprehensive assessment completed by Villa St. Francis. Typical range is between $3,500 and $5,000. Two meals included (one meal Dinner and then a choice of either breakfast or supper. A third meal is available for an additional $160 per month. Cost is $160, third meal is not mandatory. Recreation and programs at Villa St. Francis include a full life-enrichment schedule to physically, spiritually and mentally engage each individual. Includes outings, exercise and so much more. Socialization, medication management, nutritious meals made from scratch, and assistance with activities of daily living as needed gives a senior peace of mind. Special advantages at Villa St. Francis include daily Mass and Rosary. Other Ecumenical services offered weekly. Residents have the privacy of an apartment home with the care they need.

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VMP TRINITY

7300 W. Dean Road, Milwaukee, WI 53223 Contact Peggy at 414-371-7316 www.vmpcares.com VMP Senior Care is a private, non-profit provider of senior housing and healthcare with nearly 90 years of experience. VMP provides a full continuum of care at two locations. Monthly independent living rental rates vary by size of unit. Life Care is available for some units. Manor Park Assisted Living (CBRF): Singles, apartments with kitchenettes. Three meals per day, whirlpool bath, exercise, music and recreation therapy, memory activities. 24/7 nursing care and medication administration. Onsite Aurora clinic and short-term rehabilitation. Trinity Assisted Living (RCAC): Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments with 1 & 1 ½ baths. Three meals per day, housekeeping, laundry, medication administration and social activities. Onsite RN Clinical Coordinator, nursing staff 24/7, short-term rehabilitation with private rooms. VMP’s Senior Community Club is open to residents and community. VMP also offers ventilator care.

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Assistance in Living DIRECTORY WILSON COMMONS – THE POLONAISE

1500 W Sonata Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53221 Contact Person: Michelle Heth 414 281-3400 www.capricommunities.com | mheth@capricommunities.com The Polonaise Assisted Living Community offers you a lifestyle of excitement and wellness along with the supportive services you request or require to help you remain as independent as possible. Our spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments are sure to make you feel right at home. Each apartment features a full kitchen and private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Many of our apartments also have amazing views overlooking Wilson Park. Each resident receives a flexible, customized care plan which includes 3 delicious meals each day. Our exceptional services include assistance with personal cares, a state-of-the-art emergency call system, medication management, linen and laundry service and housekeeping. The Polonaise also offers on-site physical therapy. With 24-hour caring and professional staff, our residents are encouraged to take advantage of our on-site conveniences and exceptional activity program! Adjacent to scenic Wilson Park, The Polonaise is located two blocks south of Howard Avenue on South 13th Street. For more information about The Polonaise at Wilson Commons call (414) 281-3400 or visit www.capricommunities.com.

Elder fears bring problems

By Doug Mayberry Trying to steer my wife’s parents into a serious conversation about their future is like pulling teeth without Novocain! Both are in denial about their need to cope and function in their home. As an example, her dad recently called 911 for her mother who had suffered a small stroke. She was released two weeks later from the hospital. Her dad is doing the caretaking. Even well before the stroke, my wife and I have been trying to encourage them to sell their home and move. Dad retorted that if we don’t get off their backs about selling their home, they would consider changing their will and giving all of their assets to their church. We all love each other, but how can we find a way to ease them into reality?

: How many seniors do we know who want to move away from family, friends and their religious affiliation, give up their independence, and lose their mobility? But the bottom line is your love and concern for their safety. Approach them with the fact that your wife’s mother’s recent hospitalization is an indicator of what may lie ahead. Meet with their doctor and ask for his help. Discuss the advantages of being in a place where they can be monitored and have emergency personnel available on a 24-hour basis. Remind them that it is not always possible for you to help out immediately. Turning yourselves from being their children to assuming the responsibility of being their parents is a challenge, and it often brings many tears. However, because older parents need love, help, attention and guidance, you are now called to duty. What they did for you is now your responsibility. Tour some facilities soon!

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Assistance in Living DIRECTORY Diabetes on the rise.What’s its impact? According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes, up from the previous estimate of 26 million in 2010. Another 86 million adults — more than one in three U.S. adults — have prediabetes and many don’t even know it. One in four who has diabetes is not aware he or she has it. Also highlighted in the report is the economic impact of the diabetes epidemic. In 2012, diabetes and its related complications cost the nation $245 billion in total medical costs and lost work and wages. The new data reinforces the importance of a lifelong healthful eating plan in the prevention and treatment of diabetes. “The figures released last week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are a good reminder of

the importance of eating healthfully and getting plenty of physical activity to help prevent and manage serious diseases like diabetes,” said registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy President Sonja Connor. There is no one diet for all people with diabetes. There is, however, a “recipe” for eating healthfully that is similar to recommendations for heart health, cancer prevention and weight management. To successfully manage diabetes, you need to understand how foods and nutrition affect your body. Both food portions and food choices are important — carbohydrates, fat and protein need to be balanced to ensure blood sugar levels stay as stable as possible. Here are keys to a healthy eating plan from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. —Eat meals and snacks regularly

(at planned times). —Eat about the same amount of food at each meal or snack. —Choose healthful foods to support a healthy weight and heart. —Carbohydrates affect your blood sugar more than protein or fat. As your daily meal plan is designed, portioning out foods high in carbohydrates will help control blood sugar levels. —The actual amounts of each food group depend on the number of calories you need, which, in turn, depends on your age, sex, size and activity level. —If you want to count carbohydrates, you need to keep track of the amount of carbohydrates you eat. Your job is to learn the number of carbohydrates in each food measured in grams, then keep to the planned number. Carbohydrate counting gives you wiggle room in terms of making food choices.

However, to ensure you eat healthfully, your focus should be on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans and low-fat milk. Sweets should be saved as occasional treats.

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Emma reflects on a North Woods vacation MOVING IN THE They alwaysRIGHT haveDIRECTION told me that I should keep theByporch on until Bruce light Nemovitz everyone is in and accounted for every night. Well, this could not be done up here at the cabin near Tomahawk as we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a porch light on the cabin. Henry said when he got back from his night at the tavern that he learned something there. After he complained about the high cost forAGING a 16 oz. draft beer, he was told that aISSUES certain beer in England sells for $39 a pint. The barBy Tom Frazier tender said that Henry should learn only to criticize his own habits. My Henry was just up at the tavern on the corner and did find his way to the right cabin at closing time as I had told him Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d tie one of his shirts around the door knob so he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t try the wrong door. PLANTING All these cabins TOMORROWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S look alike. They perhaps rather DREAMSwere TODAY fancy in the 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orBypossibly even Brad Olson the 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when they were built. But they are kind of like Henry, getting a little the worse for wear. There is no hotel wake-up calling system here so I brought our old, perhaps as old as the cabin is, Big Ben wind-up alarm clock. Today, we plan to go into Tomahawk to see the attracSPORTS tions and, as Henry says, to get a little By Jack Pearson action into this vacation week. I told Henry that today would be an antidote to a dull week of cabin fever for me. I have done a lot of reading, but I can do that at home, too. Henry has enjoyed taking the boat out with the trolling motor. Thank the Good Lord that he hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t caught any fish worth keeping and cleaning. Looking at the lake is fine, but having to actually eat one of those pickerel or bullheads is not, believe me, my cup of tea or even taste for dinner. Henry had bragged at the factory about his fishing prowess and how there were really big ones to be caught in Lake Tomahawk. The boys there said that if he caught a really big one that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d all chip in to pay for it being stuffed so it could hang on our wall. So as long as he hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had much luck, Henry thought today it would be a great time to visit George Metrich Taxidermy and possibly buy a big one. I said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Absolutely not,â&#x20AC;? and really put

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my foot down about such nonsense. In fact, I put it my foot down so firmly that I do believe I splintered one of the cabinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s floor boards. So be it! We just will have to watch out for slivers. I said Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to tour some of the 10 or 12 other lodges and resorts in the area to judge exactly how we rate with our time share. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure which week would be the best to share time. I thought this month would be best, but it seems most of the excitement is in Minocqua, St. Germaine or Rhinelander. We did not get in on the Hodag Country Music Festival. I guess it sure was one heck of a festival with exciting entertainment, whoopdeedo music and a bit of art. A bartender said a few people even were dressed as real Hodags, even though we know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just imaginary creatures from a longgone era. Henry says I must keep an open mind about our time share and the bit it costs us as compared with the fun we have at Lake Tomahawk. I kind of know where Henry is coming from. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re vacationing cheaply. His mind Enissee Wright is so open that By I can right through it. He never even liked knock-knock jokes. But he says he always liked door bells and, when kids, he and buddies would go to town and after dark go ringing door bells and then run like, as he said, hell. Whatever he means by that. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also going to miss the Pig in the Pines Festival that ends August 2 in St. Germaine. From what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard, that lady saint may be turning over in her grave or at the least shaking her head at the pork and beer consumed there along with the polkaing fun. We did get in on the Christmas in July and the Antique Cars and Crafts events there when we have been at Tomahawk. St. Germaine is only about eight miles from the cabin.

We surely did make many new friends this time while on vacation. Henry said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;And it ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even National Friendship Day until August 4.â&#x20AC;? Do remember this date and be especially nice to some otherwise lonely soul on this date. Why they picked a Monday for it and not a weekend day puzzles me to no end. Henry and I agreed that shopping in Tomahawk was a lot easier than fighting the crowds in the city. We did have fun, too. We liked the Brick as a place to eat â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not really fancy dining, but more than adequate food and such a pleasant waitress. We also enjoyed visiting a place called Swatzkaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where we jumped back to our childhood (at least I did) as we looked at dolls, dolls and more dolls, including antiques. I told Henry that I wished I would have brought my antique Judy Garland and Shirley Temple dolls with me to have them appraised. Henry was happy I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t brought them as they might be worth something that would raise our household goodsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; insurance payment. Now that the vacation in the Northland is over, I can look back on it and tell you that, yes, the mosquitoes were vicious, but the big black flies must have flown away. Knowing I might like to stop at the Dells, Henry said he guessed theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d all gone there as the Minnesota and Illinois vacationers (Try to spot a Wisconsin car) are richer and tastier, not necessarily sweeter. I just told Henry, and he almost agrees with me, that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be thrilled almost to death to stay at one of those fancier resorts, one with a nice big picture window looking out over the woods and lake next year. But then he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who do you think would trade for our week? Perhaps the same man who got us into this time share trap in the first place. I do hope I will have a lot to share with you folks next month.

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We saw you at Seniorfest 2014

By Margaret Pearson More than 75 exhibitors and scores of area seniors filled the halls and meeting rooms of the American Serb Hall in early June for the 31st Annual Seniorfest Day. Besides all of the exhibits, the event included music, dancing and bingo. If you were there, you may have seen some of these happy faces.

Nancy and Frank Gonzoles of Milwaukee.

“Jazzy Jewels” members Pat Danzy, Vida Matthews and Vivian Williams, all of Milwaukee.

Sharon Thacker and Faye Thacker and Bobby Thompson, all of Milwaukee.

Lee Lukaszewski and Flo Kawczynski of Milwaukee and Rita Reszel of West Allis.

Nora Schulzeond and Mary Blandino, both of West Allis.

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ries all at once or spread throughout the morning in several “mini-breakfasts.” Some studies do suggest that compared to eating your whole breakfast at once, the same food choices spread out over a few hours could offer some other health benefits, including a smaller rise in blood sugar and insulin in the hours after eating. But the key question is: Which eating pattern best allows you to consistently include foods that meet your nutritional needs and support overall health, while keeping calories at a level that helps you reach and maintain a healthy weight, sustains your energy, avoids excess hunger and fits into your lifestyle? For some people, spreading eating out over the morning reduces total calorie consumption by avoiding late morning hunger that could prompt them to grab candy or pastries, or to overeat at lunch. However, for other people, spreading out their eating means they are more likely to quickly grab less-healthy options, or provides more occasions to eat portions beyond

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what is needed to satisfy hunger, with an end result of increasing total calorie consumption. Depending on your habits, either choice can fit with your goal of weight loss, so choose whatever breakfast pattern you can sustain and implement in a way that supports your total health. Information courtesy of the American Institute for Cancer Research.

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