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Heimlich went on to invent the Heimlich MicroTrach, a portable oxygen system that allows direct delivery oxygen to the lungs through a tube inserted through the throat. His invention gave patients more freedom to move, as well as making their oxygen tanks last longer. • It’s estimated that tens of thousands of people have been saved from choking by use of the Heimlich maneuver, including such famous names as Ronald Reagan, Elizabeth Taylor, Goldie Hawn, Walter Matthau, and Jack Lemmon.

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Social Security: Short and Quick Because Social Security rules can be so confusing to so many people, and because it can take some time to explain those rules, I usually spend an entire column trying to clarify just one topic. But every once in a while, I like to give short and quick answers to as many questions as possible covering a wide array of subjects:

I am turning 66 and am about to file for my Social Security. What documents will I need?

Generally, you will need your birth certificate and a copy of your last W-2 form (or tax return if you are self-employed). You need the former to prove you are old enough to qualify for benefits. You need the latter because your benefit is based on your earnings. The Social Security Administration will have a record of all your past earnings, but they may not have the most recent year posted yet.

If I apply for my Social Security at age 62 but still work part time, I understand that I am penalized if I make more than about $16,000 per year. Will those penalties apply to me for the rest of my life?

No. Once you reach age 66, those penalties go away. You could make a million dollars per year from age 66 on and you’d still get your Social Security checks.

Why does the law require me to carr y my Social Security card and my Medicare card with me at all times?

There is no such law. I haven’t had my Social Security card in my wallet for over 40 years. And my Medicare card is buried in one of my desk drawers. I dig it out when I go to the doctor. But even they rarely ask to see it anymore.

I am getting Social Security. We have a 16-year-old daughter who has been severely disabled since birth. She is also getting benefits on my account. Will her checks stop when she turns 18?

No, her Social Security checks will continue, probably for the rest of her life. But shortly before her 18th birthday, you need to contact SSA and fill out some forms to get her converted from regular dependent child’s benefits to what they call “disabled adult child” benefits.

I know you’ve answered this question a thousand and one times before. But now I’m 62 and it applies to me and I’m finally paying attention! Can I take my husband’s Social Security now and save my own until I’m 66?

Well, for the thousand and second time, no! If you take any Social Security before age 66, you MUST apply for your own benefits first. By the way, I was assuming your husband is still alive. If he’s not, then you can do what you proposed because the rule I just cited doesn’t apply to widows.

Recently, I got a letter from Social Security telling me they overpaid me about $5,000. They want the money back. What can I do?

If you disagree with the reason for the alleged overpayment, you should file an appeal and ask them to review your case. If you accept the fact that you’ve been paid too much, you’ve got three choices. Pay it back all at once. Pay it back in installments, letting them take a certain amount each month out of your Social Security check. Or if you can’t afford to pay it back, and if you can prove to them that it wasn’t your fault that you were overpaid, you can file for a waiver, essentially asking them to write off the debt. * * * If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. To find out more about Tom Margenau and to read past columns and see features from other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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ANSWER: Acne, familiar to almost all teenagers, is caused mostly by the bacteria P. acnes, but also by hormonal changes that affect the skin oils and cells, predisposing the skin to bacterial growth. Hygiene has a limited effect on acne, with overwashing and oily cosmetics causing the most problems. Acne does tend to run in families, so your children are more likely to have worse acne than usual. The association of ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, with isotretinoin (Accutane) is intensely debated, with the most recent data and the opinion of professional groups generally that isotretinoin probably does not cause IBD. While I can understand why you might wish to avoid it, it remains the most effective treatment, and is still worth considering if other options fail. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband has heart disease. He’s tried every statin drug to lower his cholesterol. He cannot tolerate any of them. The muscle pain and weakness caused by these drugs is severe. His cholesterol remains high, even with proper diet and exercise. I’ve heard that CoQ10 works well for lowering cholesterol. Is there any validity to this? -- Anon. ANSWER: CoQ10 (ubiquinone) does not affect cholesterol itself. It does allow some people to tolerate statins who otherwise wouldn’t. I think it is worth a try, especially for someone like your husband, who has coronary heart disease and who would get much benefit from a statin.

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VETERANS  POST  by Freddie Groves

Claims Decisions in Just 30 days The Department of Veterans Affairs new Decision Ready Claims program promises to get your claim sorted out and decided in 30 days. The pilot program started in Minnesota in May. Since then, the VA has been training people to push claims through quickly. Now, everyone is set to go. All they need is the claims to start rolling in. Here are your easy steps: Hook up with an accredited Veterans Service Organization, likely the American Legion or VFW. Collect all your documents. Be sure to go to your claim exam if required. Have the VSO send off your claim electronically. Start the 30-day countdown. There are a few caveats, however. For those who qualify, this will be a great improvement over the previous 100-plus day wait, but that 30 days doesn’t start until the claim is received at the VA. If you have to hunt down related paperwork and documents, the meter isn’t running yet. Another caveat: You need to go to your claim exam if one is required. And yet another caveat: All types of claims aren’t covered just yet. If you’re asking for an upgrade to a disability claim you already have, yes, they’re accepting those. But for other types of claims, have your VSO check to see if those are being worked on yet. And still another caveat: In the past, the VA had to hunt down all your medical and service records for you. Now, with this new program, you’re on your own. To learn more about how to get your claim decided in under the 30 days, go online to www. benefits.va.gov/compensation/DRC.asp. The page is loaded with information, including how to find a VSO and whether your type of claim is eligible for the program. * * * Freddy Groves regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com. (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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family will not be paid for the use of your body. Federal and state laws prohibit it. Here are a few other things you need to know and check into, to help you determine whether whole-body donation is right for you: • Acceptance rules: Most body donation programs will not accept bodies that are extremely obese, or those that have infectious diseases like hepatitis, tuberculosis, H.I.V. or MRSA. Bodies that suffered extensive trauma won’t be accepted either.

A Cheap Death: How to Donate Your Body to Science DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: What can you tell me about body donation programs? I am almost 80. I'm not in good health and haven't made any provisions for what happens to me after I die. I basically have no relatives and no money. I’m looking for a free or cheap way to dispose of my remains after I'm gone. What happens to people like me after they die? --Old and Broke Dear Broke: If you’re looking to eliminate your funeral and burial costs, as well as help advance medical research, donating your body to science is a great option to consider. Here’s what you should know. Body Donations It’s estimated that each year, at least 20,000 people donate their deceased body to medical facilities throughout the country to be used in medical research projects, anatomy lessons and surgical practice.

• Organ donation: Most programs require that you donate your whole body in its entirety. So if you want to be an organ donor (with the exception of your eyes), you won’t qualify to be a whole body donor too.

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After using your body, these facilities will then provide free cremation – which typically costs $600 to $4,000 – and will either bury or scatter your ashes in a local cemetery or return them to your family, usually within a year or two.

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woodmen clearing the forests to insure the safety of families’ homes and communities. He saw it as an analogy for providing the necessary financial means at times of death and illness. The axe represents removing the threat of the burden of providing for family at the time of death. The mallet represents the power to protect families. The benefits were available in 12 states: Iowa, Nebraska, the Dakotas, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Missouri and Indiana. Modern Woodmen of America was not affiliated with a religion and originally welcomed a diverse membership. Your belt buckle would probably be worth in the neighborhood of $25 to $50.

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original box with the words “Nippon-TokiKaisha, LTD.” Each dish is decorated with pastel lacey flowers, buds and green leaves against a white background. The edges are trimmed with gold. The set is in perfect condition. Could you provide any information on the histor y and value of my china?

The letter “M” represented Morimura Bros. The brothers were New York importers who began producing porcelain in Japan in 1914 that appealed to Western tastes. They had factories in Kyoto, Tokyo and Noritake, Japan. The Noritake area was rich with natural materials and proficient potters. Vintage Noritake china sets can be found selling anywhere from $200 to $600.

This is a photo of a brass belt buckle that I have been curious about for a long time. The belt is marked in relief with an axe and a mallet, along with the letters “M-W-A-F.” Anything you can tell me about this belt buckle would be appreciated. The letters represent the Modern Woodmen of America Friendship. It is a fraternal organization that provides benefits for families in the event of the death of a husband, illness or disasters. It is a tax-exempt life insurance organization that was founded in Lyons, Iowa, in 1883 by Joseph Cullen Root. Root was inspired to establish a fraternal organization that benefited families after hearing a sermon about pioneer

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Jason Jenkins was a 16-year member of the Jim McLean Golf School teaching staff and was one of GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 Teacher Nominees 1999-2010. He was named one of the Golf Digest Top Teachers in California in 2011. Contact Jason at 760-485-2452 or devgolfinstr@gmail.com

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