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● It was, unsurprisingly, comedian and writer W.C. Fields who said, “I am free of all prejudices. I hate everyone equally.” ● Even if you haven’t heard the They Might Be Giants song “Istanbul (Not Constantinople)” you are probably aware that the Turkish metropolis has undergone name changes throughout its long history. It seems that when the name was Constantinople, it was common for residents of the area to refer to things “in the city,” which in the Aegean dialect of Greek is pronounced “is tan polin.” Eventually the name stuck, and in 1930 Turkish authorities formally adopted the name Istanbul.

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Many caregivers experience great pain During the course of the disease, many problems occur. Most alarming is the involvement of the when their loved one no longer recognizes them or front of the brain, which plays a key role in language asks who they are and demands to see his spouse. and judgment. It is the part of the brain that keeps Too much noise and too many family members can us centered, sensible and prevents us from doing make things worse, leading to more agitation and difficult behaviors. At this stage of the disease, the things we should not. It keeps us inhibited. Frontal-lobe involvement in Alzheimer’s dis- patient can no longer be left alone and on occasion, Dr. David Lipschitz ease creates disinhibition. A deacon of the church may wander away. Dealing with Alzheimer’s truly takes a vilmay start to curse or behave inappropriately sexu- ally, physically or verbally -- saying or doing things lage. 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I am 65 years old and have been getting Social Security disability benefits for about five years now. I’ve been told that I will be switched to the Social Security retirement program at age 66. But can I delay that switchover until age 70 and then get the 32 percent “delayed retirement bonus” you have written about in past columns?

If you are asking -- “Can I continue receiving disability benefits until age 70 and then switch to retirement benefits with a 32 percent bonus?” -- the answer is: no. But if you are asking -- “Can I stop my disability benefits at age 66 and delay the switchover to retirement benefits until age 70?” -- the answer is: I guess you can. I can’t think of any rule that would prevent you from doing this. However, I am going to suggest that you think things through first. I’ve written columns lately about folks who are “gaming the system,” playing around with their Social Security benefits trying to get the maximum return on their “investment.” Most of these retirees are delaying taking benefits as long as possible. They will generally win that Social Security game if they live until their mid to late 80s. Personally, I would never do it. I’d rather spend a little bit smaller Social Security check while I’m still young enough to enjoy it -- as opposed to spending a bigger check once I’m in the old folks home! And you are playing against even bigger odds. After all, you are getting Social Security disability benefits presumably because you have some For more log really on to think pretty bad health problems. Soteasers do you www.TriviaGuy.com you are going to live long enough beyond age 70 to come out ahead by giving up all those Social Security checks you essentially want to throw away between age 66 and 70? It’s your money, and you can do what you

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source of his discomfort. Nothing we can’t manage. Can you hear my sigh of relief? The whole experience served as a reminder to me to 1) encourage dog owners to keep the num I applied for Social Security when I ber of a good emergency animal clinic on hand and 2) was 62 years old. But almost immediately afterthank these people for the great service they provide. wards, I decided to return to work. I went back The people -- and the pug -- at Mother Lode to my Social Security office, and they suspendmade all the difference, and I know there are veteried my benefits. At the time, we figured it would narians, technicians and support staff in emergency be temporar y, because I thought I might stop animal hospitals across the country who work crazy working shortly thereafter. Long stor y short: I hours and provide huge relief: a place to go when crijust kept working and frankly forgot that I had sis comes at an inconvenient time, quality care, unsigned up for Social Security. Now, I’m about qualified dedication. to turn 66. I want to start up my Social Secu Thank you, Dr. Hilleary. Thank you, tech Tesrity benefits again. How do I do that? And am I sa. Thank you, Nurse Pug. Thank you all. stuck with the early retirement reduction I took ADVERTISING PROOF Woof! at age 62? Dog DUE: trainer Matthew “Uncle TUES., DEC.Matty” 14 MargoFinal Changes 5:00 p.m lis is co-author of 18 books about dogs, a behavior Forgot you filed for Social Please Security, eh? review carefully. Double check:  Phone Number(s)  Spelling  Prices  That sure is one I’ve never heard before. But I’ve got ist, a popular radio and television guest, and host good news for you. And then I have even better news of the PBS series “WOOF! It’s a Dog’s Life!” Read all of Uncle Matty’s columns at the Creators Syndifor you. The good news is that starting up your ben- cate website at www.creators.com, and visit him at efits again will be a piece of cake. You simply need http://www.unclematty.com. Send your questions to dearuncle.gazette@unclematty.com or by mail to Brom to contact Social Security and some representative Becky Uncle Matty at P.O. Box 3300, Diamond Springs, CA there will push a few buttons and your monthly BZ 4C [P.O. rate] 95619. checks will soon be on the way. Dec. 19 +26, 2010 The better news is that you will NOT be stuck with the reduction you took by initially filing for Social Security at age 62. Even though your age 62 benefit rate came with a 25 percent early retirement reduction, there is a rule that says when you Deep Swedish reach age 66, your benefit is refigured to give you Tissue credit for any months between age 62 and 66 where Shiatsu Reflexology you didn’t get a Social Security check. In your case, all 48 Social Security checks (760) (760) you normally would have received between age 318-4840 409-4703 62 and 66 were held back. So you get credit for 48 Palm Springs Power months’ worth of reduction -- meaning your benefit 1/6 pg. 4C CompLicensed $273.00 Therapist will be reset at your age 66 full retirement rate. June 3, 2012 Vol. 8 - No. 23 I’d suggest you sit down with a representaProof created by: tive at your local Social Security office to go over all SUPPORT YOUR of this and make sure you get the full readjustment Proof created Property of by: Phone: 320.0997 Fax: 320.1630 of your monthly benefits. valleybits@msn.com Please review carefully. Double check:  Phone Number(s)  Spelling  Prices  Hours

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The mark seen in this photo is on the bottom of each dish in my dessert set. The set includes six cups, six saucers, six dessert plates, a ser ving plate, a cream pitcher and a sugar bowl. They are decorated with blue flowers and green leaves against a white background. Each piece is trimmed in gold. What can you tell me about my dessert set?

during the y it’s a safe be But his ma unorthodox reminded m nament winn ANTIQUE Sanders. Known as -- OR -Fairways,” JUNQUE nowhere to A: The mark on your dishes was used by by Anne McCollam The Smasher and the as an amate Gladstone Fine China in the 1960s. The china facthe Masters tory was named for the famous English politician, Simply Smashing tie, and he When you were a kid, aside from not getting W.E. Gladstone and it can trace its history back to he hit the thing 40-feet hook shot Tour, cake, the worst that could happen to but Sa Burslem, Staffordshire, England, around 1870. Dur- enoughBefore out of the straw to take him to within for his man you at a birthday party was to be kicked out of the ing World War II, they ceased manufacturing. In two putts of the Green Jacket, a little was famous 1952, Thomas Poole Pottery and Gladstone merged game. bit of banter in the room turned to esque According to my mother, my toddler player’s devo and used the name Gladstone Fine China. A hun- what Bubba wearing. that Watson I led thewas league in penalty He min-was kno dred years after its beginning in 1970, the pottery profile shows As most of us know by now, Bubthat looked utes. closed. ba Watson won the Masters, largely pleated gol “Oh, we used to dread taking you to parties,” Q: I have enclosed a photo of an Your dessert set was made around 1961 and due to his monstrous 300-plus yard cardigans an she says often, but particularly during family gatheropened gold locket. When folded closed, the would probably be worth $100 to $125. drives and unorthodox swinging fit had comp ings. cover has a black and white cameo, and bestyle. too, became “You But neverI, wanted to leave.curious We’d takesame you shade, hind each photo case are the words and numWatson’s and, be yes, to theabout amusement parkgame and you’d sohis cute until his itgolf bags ber “Coro -- Pat. No. 2545267.” The locket is was time to too. go. 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