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Do you have that one friend who can’t stay off her phone until she finishes her daily puzzle? Join in the fun with these apps that may help us stay sharper for longer by keeping the brain engaged and active.
OCTOBER 2022
BY TRACY LEGRAND
LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine readers often write to say the puzzles are their favorite part of each issue. Enjoy an extra puzzle page as October’s issue explores the fascinating world of mental acuity.
The20Left & Right Brain
BY LINDSAY MORRIS
Meet your mind on a more intimate level with this breakdown of the brain parts and their functions. Plus a look at some of the most impressive brains in recent history.
With jigsaw shapes, crosswords, word games, and number challenges, puzzles have long been a part of education and entertainment. Get a clue about your favorite game!
4 LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | October 2022 www.LIFEseniorservices.org 6 Letter From Eileen 8 Looking Back 10 Caregiver Corner Alzheimer’s Caregiving & Hope for the Future 12 Medicare & You Should You Enroll in Medicare Part D for 2023? 25 LIFE PACE 26 Healthy Living Understanding & Managing Peripheral Neuropathy 27 LIFE EDU 28 Table for Two Boost Your Brain With a Mediterranean Diet 30 Mindbender & Puzzles 31 Puzzle Partners 32 Bunkering With Books 33 Noteworthy 34 Share Your Time & Talent 35 Business Directory 36 LIFE’s 2022 Writing Contest Winner 37 Classifieds 39 Vintage Friends Features14TheAmazingBrain:LatestScienceonBrainHealth The human brain is indeed amazing, and science continues to learn more about keeping it in top working condition. Hear the latest from experts at Tulsa’s own Laureate Institute for Brain Research.
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this issue’s focus is on the brain, I would like to focus on a LIFE Senior Services colleague who is indeed very brainy, but also has a HUGE heart – specifically a heart for helping seniors and their families. Mike Fauvell is the site manager for LIFE’s Adult Day Health Center in Broken Arrow. He does a remarkable job, exhibiting care for the adults and caregivers who come to the center, as well as the staff that he works alongside. His compassionate manner and deep understanding of senior issues are remarkable, and certainly make him worthy of Whatappreciation.makesMike even more remarkable is that he has been with us for 30 YEARS! He is a steadfast advocate for seniors and adults with developmental disabilities. He shows
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no sign of compassion fatigue and comes in each day ready to provide the best care for those entrusted to the Mikecenter.isan Oklahoma State University graduate who worked in senior care for several years before he started at LIFE as an activity coordinator for our Adult Day Health Center. He joined our team, and it quickly became apparent that he was a tremendous hire. Happily, he felt the same way!
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This month’s issue focuses on the brain and ways to keep it working in top form as we age. Science is advancing, and we are learning more all the time about ways to keep the brain agile and healthy. The good news is that puzzle-solving helps with brain activity, so make sure you keep up with our monthly puzzle
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Australian AC/DC Band Earns First Top 40 Hit AC/DC earned their first pop Top 40 hit with “You Shook Me All Night Long.” Although they would never have another single as popular, the group’s ongoing ability to sell full-length rock albums – even in an era when digital downloads had destroyed album sales across all genres – is without parallel. The group’s commercial success has been partially credited to their refusal to allow their song catalog to be divided and repackaged into compilation albums.©History Channel
OCTOBER 1, 1920: Radios in the Home
OCTOBER 1, 1977: Soccer Star Pele Plays Farewell Game
President John F. Kennedy advised American families to build bomb shelters to protect them from atomic fallout in case of a nuclear exchange with the Soviet Union. By 1962, the world hovered on a full-scale nuclear war when the Cuban Missile Crisis erupted over the USSR’s placement of nuclear missiles in Cuba. During the 13-day crisis, some Americans prepared for war by buying canned goods and completing last-minute work on their backyard bomb shelters.
Before the 1920s, the radio was primarily used to contact ships that were out at sea. Radio communications were not very clear, so operators relied on Morse code messages. This was of great benefit to vessels in the water. During World War I, the importance of the radio became apparent and its usefulness increased significantly. In the 1920s following the war, civilians began to purchase radios for private use.
Members of the Metropolitan Tulsa Urban League use larger-than-life color letters to promote the communitybased movement devoted to empowering Black individuals and businesses. The photo is dated August 1972. Historical
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Former President Gerald Ford grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and eventually played football at the University of Michigan where he was voted most valuable player in his senior year. He also coached for Yale University while pursuing his law degree. After graduating in 1941, Ford worked as a model, which is how he met his future wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Bloomer. Ford went on to serve in World War II from 1942-1945.
During a downpour, 75,646 fans packed Giants Stadium for the farewell soccer game for Pele, considered by many to be the greatest soccer player of all time. Pele’s farewell was a media spectacle. In addition to U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and sports legend Muhammad Ali, 343 reporters, 168 photographers, 165 media personalities, and 90 film crew members attended. After embracing Pele, Ali yelled, “Don’t forget – you and I are the two greatest in the whole world!”
A photo of the International Petroleum Exposition’s Hall of Science in 1938. The trade fair was first held in 1923 in downtown Tulsa. It moved to the fairgrounds in 1927 and was last held there in 1979.
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The podcast “Serial,” a spinoff of the radio program “This American Life,” debuted October 3, 2014, and became the first podcast to reach five million downloads and to win a Peabody Award. Producer Sarah Koenig was approached by attorney Rabia Chaudry, who asked Koenig to investigate the case of Adnan Syed, whom she believed was wrongly convicted in 1999 of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, in Baltimore. The 12-episode podcast shattered records.
OCTOBER 15, 1948: Gerald Ford Marries Elizabeth Bloomer
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OCTOBER 3, 2014: ‘Serial’ Starts the Podcast Boom
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OCTOBER 6, 1961: Kennedy Urges Americans to Build Bomb Shelters
This Month in History
OCTOBER 25, 1980:
“The Red & White Kings & Queens” are chess pieces featured on a float in the 1948 Christmas Parade in downtown Tulsa.
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Two young children are pictured playing a board game in this photo from August 1974.
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Alzheimer’s Caregiving & Hope for the Future
exciting time for Alzheimer’s and dementia research,” said Heather M. Snyder, Ph.D., Alzheimer’s Association Vice President of Medical and Scientific Relations. “The Alzheimer’s Association is leading the fight through funding, convening, publishing, partnerships, advocacy, and services.”
Zucconi believes the most influential involvement he had was with the men’s support group. “Hearing from others who were living my same situation in real time helped keep me on an even Anotherkeel.”way
Another study first reported at AAIC focused on diet and found that people who consume the highest amount of ultra-processed foods have a 28% faster decline in cognitive scores, including memory, verbal fluency, and executive function, compared to those with lower consumption. This study adds to the growing evidence that what we eat can impact our brains as we age, and many studies suggest it is best to eat a heart-healthy diet low in processed foods, and high in whole nutritional foods like vegetables and fruits.
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Both the processed food study and the EXERT study results reinforce the need for regular exercise and a nutritious diet to help protect our brains and the hope that lifestyle changes can help prevent disease. To learn more, visit alz.org/
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to help reduce stress as the disease progresses is to plan ahead. “Care planning needs to be in place when you first figure out something is going on. If you wait until your loved one is already into the middle stage of the disease, it’s much more stressful,” said Jacob Guinan, Community Outreach Coordinator. “You don’t want to be building the plane as you fly it.”
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When daily care and disease progression weigh heavily on family and friends, it can be difficult to look toward the future. However, several studies presented at the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) offer hope for treatments and care for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia.
One study, called EXERT, found exercise has the potential to slow or even halt the progression of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and earlystage disease. After 12 months, study participants with MCI in both the aerobic exercise intervention group and the stretching group showed no cognitive decline. A comparison group of other older adults with MCI from the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, who experienced neither of the EXERT interventions, showed significant cognitive decline over 12 months. It is well known that exercise is good for both the body and mind, but the findings from EXERT are especially important because they suggest that regular physical activity, even modest or low exertion activity such as stretching, may protect brain cells against damage.
BY MEGGIE GASKINS Director of Communications at the Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma Chapter
than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 67,000 Oklahomans. Over 129,000 Oklahomans are caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease, providing 244 million hours or roughly $3.8 million in unpaid care each year. The responsibilities of round-the-clock care take an immense toll on caregivers, but there is help available.
REDUCING CAREGIVER STRESS
Caregiver and support group leader Dave Zucconi connected with the Alzheimer’s Association when his wife was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. “Someone was always willing to help; the support is out there,” he said.
Outreach coordinators in each Alzheimer’s Association chapter can connect caregivers with resources to help manage their stress and provide support through educational programs, including learning the signs of Alzheimer’s, how to communicate with your loved one at different stages of the disease, and how to set up legal and financial plans for the future.
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join a Medicare prescription drug plan later without penalty. If your current drug coverage is through an Employer Group Health Plan, you can contact your benefits coordinator through your Human Resources Department to find out whether your current drug coverage is creditable to Medicare.
If you have low prescription drug costs, having Medicare drug coverage could cost you more now but protect you from high drug costs in the future. You may also face a late enrollment penalty if you choose to enroll in Medicare Part D at a later date. You may want to consider enrolling in a plan that offers a low monthly premium to ensure you have coverage if your prescription drug needs change.
Comparing your plan choices is important, and help is just a click away with Medicare’s Plan Finder
fall Open Enrollment Period is here, and you may be wondering whether or not you should enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan (Part D).
I have very low prescription drug costs, so why would I consider enrolling in a Medicare drug plan?
Assistance Program can assist you with the application process.
Should You Enroll in Medicare Part D for 2023? October Decemberthrough157 MEDICARE & YOU If you do not have drug coverage or have drug coverage that is not as good as Medicare’s, you need to think about whether Medicare Part D will help you. The following are questions to consider. 2.1. 4.3. To schedule your Part D (918)appointment,comparisoncall664-9000,ext. 1189.
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The answer to that depends on your current situation, including whether you have drug coverage, your monthly
For one-on-one help, the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services offers Medicare Part D assistance clinics throughout the annual enrollment period. Enrollment begins October 15 and ends December 7. Medicare volunteer counselors will help you compare Medicare Part D plans and assist you in selecting your drug coverage for 2023!
If you currently have drug coverage that is as good as or better than Medicare’s basic drug coverage (i.e., “creditable”) and you’re satisfied with it, you probably should keep your current coverage. You can choose to
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at medicare.gov. The Plan Finder includes all the 2023 health and drug plan cost information to make it as easy as possible to compare and select plans. You first have to create a Medicare Account through medicare.gov. You can enter the drugs you take to find out how you can lower your costs and review the plans’ ratings to compare plan quality. If you find a plan that meets your needs, you can join the plan online starting October 15.
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If I didn’t enroll in a Medicare drug plan when I was first eligible, can I enroll in a plan now?
Yes, if your income is less than approximately $1,698 a month in 2022 ($2,288 for couples) and your resources are less than $15,510 ($30,950 for couples). If you meet these guidelines, you should apply for Extra Help/Low-Income Subsidy, and then enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan. With Extra Help, most of your drug plan costs will be paid for by the government. LIFE’s Medicare
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If you did not enroll when you were first eligible for Medicare Part D, you can enroll now during Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period. However, you should know that if you didn’t have other creditable prescription drug coverage for 63 days or more in a row, you may also have to pay a late enrollment penalty. The penalty is one percent of the national average premium which is $32.08 in 2022 –for every month you were eligible for Medicare Part D but did not enroll.
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“Neuroplasticity is absolutely amazing, and it’s going on throughout your life,” said Martin Paulus, M.D., Scientific Director and President at Tulsa’s Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR).
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While it’s commonly assumed that cognitive decline is a part of aging, a group of “cognitive superagers,” individuals who are 80 years old and beyond, are defying that expectation. These superagers perform as well on memory tests as people who are decades younger. Their brains seem to resist wear and tear better than the average brain, showing less atrophy and volume loss and a higher density of a particular cell called von Economo neurons.
complex organ regulates every process in our body – from thought, memory, and emotion, to motor skills, vision, and breathing. While much has been learned about the way our brains function, and sometimes fail to function, there remains a lot we don’t know about the intricacies of the roughly three-pound bundle of tissue that resides in our skull. However, as technology continues to advance and the pace of research in neurological and behavioral science increases, new discoveries are made every year.
THE AMAZING BRAIN, continued on page 16.
The Amazing Brain Latest Science on Brain Health
DR. MARTIN PAULUS Scientific Director at Laureate Institute for Brain Research
SUPERAGERSCOGNITIVE
How we think about a healthy brain is changing. Of course, brain health can simply mean the absence of disease and injury, but it’s also about the factors that make and keep our brains healthy. This includes not only our cognition, but also our wellbeing,
social interactions, and daily routine. By understanding what behaviors support brain health, we can make better decisions throughout our life.
For more information about the aging brain and superagers, visit nia.nih.gov.
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BRAIN HEALTH
Environment may be a factor. Enriching and challenging educational and occupational experiences seem to help brains stay sharper for longer. Social connections with family and friends appear to increase brain resilience, too, and genetics may also play a role.
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The National Institute on Aging is funding research into superagers to learn what sets these people apart. The hope is to determine what factors promote sustained cognitive health that can become strategies everyone can use.
Do these superagers start out in life with larger, stronger brains? Or do their brains have stronger defenses against the assaults of aging? Understanding why superagers exist may eventually help us prevent or reverse age-related cognitive decline.
THE AGING BRAIN NEUROPLASTICITYAND
BY JULIE WENGER WATSON
Aging causes changes in every part of the body, including the brain. Although many changes in cognitive function, such as being slower to find words and recall names, are commonly associated with aging, there is growing evidence that the brain maintains the ability to change and adapt throughout life, allowing us to manage new challenges and tasks as we age. Until fairly recently, scientists believed this neuroplasticity, or the brain’s ability to modify connections and rewire itself, ended in early childhood. Research now shows that it continues much longer.
“What’s important is that your brain is not destined to go a certain direction. You have the ability to change and make your brain do different things.”
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DR. SALVADOR GUINJOAN Principal Investigator at Laureate Institute for Brain Research
The brain’s ability to adapt and change even in our adult years means it continues to reorganize pathways and create new connections. This resiliency can help people recover from strokes and traumatic brain injury, enhance cognition, improve the ability to learn new things, and strengthen areas of the brain affected by age-related cognitive Engagingdecline.
question of how much exercise and what type seems to have been up for debate. Recent studies suggest that even modest amounts of exercise can positively impact your health as you age, and this is great news. No need to train for a marathon or a cross-country bike ride to make incremental improvements in your health, just start moving more. It’s that simple.
The physical benefits of exercise are important for healthy aging. Increased muscle strength helps maintain the ability to do everyday tasks, like carrying groceries and doing yard work, which ultimately leads to a better quality of life and more independence. Exercise reduces the risk of falling and fracturing bones. It also reduces the risk of dying from coronary heart disease and developing high blood pressure, colon cancer, and
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Central States Research in Tulsa is recruiting older adults for several Alzheimer’s disease trials. One trial is to determine if a new treatment can lower people’s risk of memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease. Volunteers should be adults aged 55 to 80 who don’t have Alzheimer’s symptoms and are willing to be tested for amyloid
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study tests the effectiveness of the drug Aducanumab, sold under the brand name Aduhelm. Volunteers should be 60 to 85 years old and have a diagnosis of early Alzheimer’s disease.
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Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) has several ongoing studies seeking adults through age 65 to join brain imaging and therapy studies. They are looking for participants with symptoms of anxiety, depression and/or post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as healthy volunteers without these
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“We know that exercise is probably the number one activity that you can do to benefit many levels of your health,” Dr. Paulus said.
“Many studies show that exercise, regardless of the frequency, the type, or the intensity, has positive mental health effects on depressionanxiety.”and
Clinical trials offer the opportunity to help advance medical science and possibly receive effective treatment for a disease. Tulsa has several research centers where older adults can participate in a clinical trial for brain health. Compensation is provided for time and travel expenses.
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“As you challenge yourself to try new things, and that can be at any age, your brain is literally making new connections and changes on a very microscopic scale,” Dr. Paulus said. “I think it’s really important that you continue to expose yourself to little challenges to keep your brain computing and learning to compute new things.”
Thediabetes.mental health benefits are equally “Modifyingimportant.andmodulating your metabolic state is really important for mental health. You’re changing the metabolic state of your body when you exercise,” Dr. Paulus said.
in activities that require focused attention, like navigating a new city, learning a new language or musical instrument, or working on puzzles, helps stimulate these changes in the brain, encouraging neuroplasticity and making our brains more resilient as we age.
“Many studies show that exercise, regardless of the frequency, the type, or the intensity, has positive mental health effects on depression and anxiety.”
The takeaway? You don’t have to become an endurance athlete to begin reaping the benefits of exercise. Even small increases in physical activity can improve your physical and mental health as you age. Don’t wait. Start moving.
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“Most evidence suggests that, from a structural point of view, whatever is good for the heart is also good for the brain. If you take care of your heart and your vessels, you’re also taking care of your brain,” says Salvador Guinjoan, M.D., Ph.D., Principal Investigator at LIBR.
The connection between heart health and brain health is becoming more evident. According to the American Heart Association’s 2022 update of the “Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics,” the same risk factors that contribute to making heart disease the leading cause of death worldwide also impact the rising prevalence of brain disease, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. These findings suggest that reducing and controlling vascular disease risk factors not only improve your heart health but can also improve your brain health. The two go hand in hand.
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“Lifestyle patterns that favor vascular health, like eating a Mediterranean diet, controlling sodium intake, keeping your blood pressure at normal levels, and participating in some degree of moderate aerobic exercise significantly decrease your cardiovascular risk and also have a beneficial effect in your brain,” Dr. Guinjoan said.
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Understanding more about the connection between heart and brain health and the behaviors that positively affect both will ultimately help people make better lifestyle choices, ultimately leading to healthier aging.
“What’s important is that your brain is not destined to go a certain direction. You have the ability to change and to make your brain do different things that help the brain not age as it would otherwise. A lot of it is really up to the person to effect change and to have a better experience, improve your mental health, and improve how you feel. That is doable on so many different levels.”
Bingo can trace its roots to a 1530 Italian lottery but was popularized by a traveling toy salesman named Edwin S. Lowe in 1929. Lowe discovered a game called “beano,” played by covering a numbered card with beans. He founded a toy and game company that changed the name to Bingo and later manufactured the dice game Yahtzee in 1956.
“Our family always did Friday family game nights to come together, have fun, relieve stress, and make your brain think in different ways,” said Theresa. “Right now, actual physical puzzles interest me most as you can vary your pace, and play solo or with someone. They’re also a great, easily packable souvenir when Onetraveling.”ofthe
“For me, the Pavilion with its animals, the colors, the terra cotta, even the writing on the doors and the reflections – it’s astounding. I tried a lot of ways to capture that and finally I had to back up my car and climb on the roof – life-risking just to get the right perspective and angles to photograph,” she said.
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Native Tulsan Theresa Kaiser has traveled the world, collecting puzzles depicting each destination. Finding that Tulsa was without such a nifty keepsake option, she changed that.
Wordle is an extremely popular free online game from the New York Times. Play today at nytimes.com
“I spent a lot of time running around exploring Tulsa when I came back; it was like a new world to me as Tulsa is just an amazing place. I got interested in finding ways to frame that Art Deco beauty and show some of this in great detail. Tulsa’s in the top three best collections of Art Deco architecture in the U.S. This kind of intricate detail, close up, is what makes a great jigsaw puzzle in shape, color, lines.”
The board game backgammon is one of the oldest games in existence, thought to have begun around 5,000 years ago in Mesopotamia. The Roman Emperor Nero is said to have gambled thousands while playing an early version of the game. An artifact resembling a checkers board was found in Iraq that dated back to 3,000 B.C. Chess was born from an Indian game called chaturanga before the year 600 A.D. The chess board we know today was standardized in the mid-1800s when it enjoyed great popularity in Europe.
The earliest known jigsaw puzzles are attributed to 18th-century cartographer John Spilsbury whose creations were originally called “dissections” of kingdom maps mounted on wood to educate the children of King George III. Manufacturing techniques evolved such as treadle-operated jigsaws and the ability to produce and layer thin slices of
Tulsa puzzles she created required some agility and a bit of risk while capturing a photo of Tulsa’s Art Deco entrance to Expo Square Pavilion.
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Theresa’s work is found at Kiddlestix, Tulsa Toy Depot, Ida Red, Magic City Books, Tulsa Hills Cigar Cellar & Market, and Andolini’s Pizzeria inside Tulsa International Airport.
Games are a way to indulge in formalized play with agreed-upon rules that mingle intellect and luck to create intriguing cultural interactions. The earliest recorded forms of games, discovered in the Sahara Desert, date back to 3,000 B.C. Today, science tells us games help sharpen and preserve the brain as it ages.
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While many early games used boards and required more than one player, the classic crossword matches one person against a series of clues. The first modern crossword puzzle was introduced in a New York newspaper in 1913, the invention of journalist Arthur Wynne, originally of Liverpool, VariationsEngland.
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Retired estate attorney Gale Allison witnessed her mother battle Alzheimer’s disease for two decades. Gale is proactive in maintaining sharp mental acuity by starting every day with Wordle, an extremely popular free online game from the New York Times. She and half a dozen friends share and compare prowess tips in the game that gives six guesses to solve the five-letter word of the day. As letters are eliminated, letters in the correct position light up in green (or may be in orange with settings at highcontrast), while letters in the wrong place light yellow. Letters not in the word of the day turn gray to prompt choosing different letters, eventually solving in six or fewer attempts. The app tracks scores, streaks, and gives percentage stats, providing a dopamine-rich sense of completion. If it’s not challenging enough for you, the settings allow for a “difficult” version.
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Today tabletop gaming restaurants are a multi-generational gathering place and cocktail destination. Visit Shuffles Board Game Café in downtown Tulsa, Norman’s Commonspace Game Cafe in Norman, or Edmond Unplugged to explore libraries of hundreds – sometimes thousands – of games to choose from along with events and clubs for all ages.
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Online game options are endless and for Gale, the choice is chess. “I also play online chess every day and currently have six games going; waiting on opponents to make moves extends the game sometimes for days.” She is also adding Quordle to her daily mind stimulation as Quordle is a variation of Wordle with color-hinted word guessing and four playing fields rather than one. While Gale has moved on from Suduko, that logic-based, number-placement puzzle remains among the most popular games.
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wood, leading to sturdy puzzles with complex and colorful designs. The next developmental leap came when German furniture dealer Raphael Tuck created puzzles using thick card stock and plywood to cut intricate, recognizable shapes called “whimsies.”
of word games include ciphers, word fill-ins, word search, and word scrambles. Some rely on letter arrangements, like Scrabble, or Words With Friends. Cryptogram word games challenge the player’s ability to decode encrypted text to reveal a message while word search puzzles require recognizing words within a grid of letters. Puzzles can be tricky for folks with dexterity issues or reduced vision, and puzzle makers offer options with oversized pieces and an endless array of subjects of interest to adults.
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Stephen Hawking Actual IQ: 160 Completed groundbreaking work on ofdiscoveredsingularitiesgravitationalandco-thefourlawsblackholemechanics. Marilyn vos Savant Actual IQ: 228 American magazine columnist for “Parade,” holds the highest recorded IQ in the Guinness Book of Records. Katherine Johnson Estimated IQ: 162 One of the first African-American women to work as a NASA scientist. Her calculations of orbital mechanics were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. crewed spaceflights. Grace Hopper Actual IQ: 175 American computer scientist who was one of the first developers of the Mark 1 computer and developed the first compiler. Controls the left side of the body • Intuition • Imagination • Nonverbal cues • Emotions • Holistic thinking • Artistic • Musicality • Dreams • Multitasking While many of the great minds in history didn’t take an actual IQ test, experts have estimated the IQs of several of the great minds in history. Below are the actual or estimated IQ results, along with some of the accomplishments of those individuals.
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22 LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | October 2022 www.LIFEseniorservices.org Neuroscience is the study of the brain and nervous system, including their structure, function, and disorders. How many common four- and five-letter English words (no proper names or abbreviations) can you find in the word NEUROSCIENCE? See how many you can find, and then check your words against ours in the answer key. Good luck! WORD JUMBLE The following jumbled words are practice skills to help keep your memory sharp (hint: we’ve underlined the first letter of each word for you). IUZAPETWNALCOSRENNEXEAICESTAAOSRLCATCTOFUSWONOWDOZIGREITREREAVISLE R TU A S C L B H T L Y H V E “Why do reptiles have such good memories?”NEU R O S C I E N C E Four-letter words: _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ How many did you find? _________ Hint: There are 83 possible words. 2 7 4 2 2 0 0 3 8 6 2 1 0 3 1 1 2 6 4 9 1 9 3 6 9 3 0 8 1 2 9 2 8 1 9 1 9 3 0 7 3 9 9 1 8 0 8 6 2 2 7 2 9 2 2 3 1 0 5 5 0 6 7 9 8 3 0 6 2 0 6 0 8 6 4 7 4 6 2 7 4 0 4 0 1 6 1 5 1 6 7 1 0 2 8 3 0 4 6 2 5 8 5 8 4 3 3 1 0 7 5 7 4 0 4 2 8 4 0 0 1 • 99999 • 1234567 • 23 x 12 • Halloween • 2000 Divided by 4 • Christmas Day, 2014 • The root of 1,000,000 • In which year did the USA declare independence?
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According to CNET, Elevate “comes out ahead” among brain training apps and is Apple’s App of the Year. The app consists of more than 40 minigames designed to boost math and speaking skills, as well as improve memory, attention, and processing speed. Like Lumosity, Elevate encourages daily brain training, which involves the completion of three games, or five games with the “PRO” version.
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Considered by many as the “original” brain training app, Lumosity is used by more than 85 million people across the globe. The app consists of more than 40 colorful and fun minigames. It is designed to train five cognitive functions: speed, memory, attention, flexibility, and problem-solving. Daily brain workouts involve playing three minigames – five with the premium version – each focusing on the five cognitive functions.
Proprofsgames.com has free puzzle games available to suit nearly every fancy, from crossword puzzles and sudoku to chess and mahjong.
Developed with the help of scientists from Yale University and the University of Cambridge, Peak offers more than 45 games that focus on memory, problem-solving, language, mental agility, and focus. The Peak creators recommend brain training three days per week and you can select the days and times you want to receive training reminders from the app.
Two classic crosswords, the New York Magazine and Washington Post crossword puzzles, are available online for free. Find them at nymag.com/ crossword and crossword-puzzles/daily.washingtonpost.com/
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training may be helpful for sharpening these abilities, which is why researchers have been studying the impact of brain training for decades. Studies have found that brain training can reduce the risk of developing dementia, improve basic cognitive skills, and even lead to better scores on standard IQ tests.
BRAIN TRAINING APPS If you want to give brain-training apps a try, here are four of the top apps available to help you make an informed decision. PUZZLES Whether crossword or jigsaw, doing a puzzle reinforces connections between brain cells, improves mental speed, and is an especially effective way to improve short-term memory.3311 4422
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As a result, an entire industry of apps, games, and other tools has emerged based on the idea that playing these brain games can improve your mental abilities. With so many apps, games, and puzzles literally at your fingertips, which one is right for you? Here’s an overview of the top games and apps for improving memory.
With a variety of minigames designed to train more than 20 cognitive skills, including short-term memory, planning, hand-eye coordination, and auditory perception, CogniFit provides tools that researchers and healthcare professionals can use to assess cognitive functioning in patients. All of CogniFit’s brain training tools have been validated by scientists – including researchers from the University of Washington and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.
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Like crosswords, Sudoku stimulates the brain and can help reduce memory loss. WebSudoku.com offers free, interactive Sudoku puzzles to do online, along with interactive tutorials as well as variations of Sudoku puzzles, like JigSawDoku, and different types of free picture logic puzzles.
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You’ve probably had a few “senior moments” at one time or another – and that makes you perfectly normal. As we age, our brain function declines and memory lapses can become more frequent. Our processing speed slows down, as does our reaction time, decision-making abilities, short-term memory, and planning
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No matter what game, app, or puzzle you choose, keeping your brain active and your body healthy are simply among the best ways to improve your quality of life as you age.
While there is disagreement over the extent of the impact of brain training, there is growing advice that we should treat the brain like a muscle that can be exercised and toned. Despite these conflicting views, doctors and scientists do agree that any activity that stimulates your brain can help improve memory.
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Play your favorite board game with friends at Shuffles Board Game Café, an all-ages board game-centric restaurant, bar, and coffee shop located at 207 E. Archer St. in Tulsa’s historic Archer Building.
GAMES Word games help build concentration and improve memory, cognitive function, and vocabulary. Many popular word games are now available online, along with word game apps that build on familiar concepts to create something entirely new and unique. WORDLE A free, once-a-day, word-guessing game. Available at nytimes.com/games/wordle. THE SCRABBLE® GO APP Is just that, Scrabble on the go. THE PICTOWORD APP Involves guessing the word based on the photo clues.
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Route 66 Bridge Club begins a new session of EasyBridge! classes this month to help newer bridge players learn the brain-enhancing game. EasyBridge! starts at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 22 at 6205 E. 61st St. The first four lessons are free, and free snacks will be served. For more information, call Carol Gammell at (918) 232-0666 or visit route66bridgeclub.org.
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If you are among the 14% of Oklahomans who have diabetes, you’ve probably heard of a complication from that disease called peripheral neuropathy. Otherwise, the first time you hear of the condition may be when you’re diagnosed. Peripheral neuropathy occurs when there has been damage to the nerve network outside the brain and spinal cord, according to Dr. Ayushi Chugh, a Board-Certified Neurologist with fellowship in Neuromuscular Medicine working with the Banner Medical Group in Arizona.
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“There is no magic pill,” Dr. Chugh said. “Prevention is the best treatment of neuropathy.” When symptoms occur, treatment begins by identifying and treating the underlying cause. Most cases of peripheral neuropathy can’t yet be cured, so the goal is to treat the symptoms and manage pain. Physicians usually use a multidisciplinary approach with lifestyle modification, nutrition, exercise, physical therapy, and medical management of pain, anxiety and Over-the-counterdepression.
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It’s estimated that 25% to 30% of Americans will be affected by peripheral neuropathy. About 30% of diagnosed cases occur in diabetics, and 26% of cases affect adults over age 65, the neurologist said.
Symptoms vary depending on which type of nerve is damaged, but people commonly report a tingling feeling or a sharp, stabbing pain. Sensory neuropathy can cause numbness, burning or freezing pain, or the feeling that you’re wearing gloves or stockings. Motor neuropathy may cause muscle spasms and cramps or leave you with difficulty turning car keys and fastening buttons. Neuropathy can also cause problems with urination and elimination, digestion, and sexual functioning if the autonomic nerves are affected.
Peripheral neuropathy endangers an older adult’s independence if it interferes with basic skills like driving, cooking, and walking. The condition impairs how the brain receives information from the body and environment which can lead to stumbling, imbalance, and falls. “Patients over 65 years who have neuropathy have a highter fall risk than those who do not,” Dr. Chugh said.
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Your body’s command center is called the nervous system. Nearly every thought, movement, and process originate from the central nervous system (CNS) which includes the brain and spinal cord. Signals travel to other parts of the body through the peripheral nervous system (PNS). You can think of the PNS as a kind of highway system that the brain uses to exchange information with the skin, muscles, organs, and glands.
When the nerve cells of your PNS are damaged, communication between the nerves and your body no longer works correctly, and symptoms of neuropathy begin to surface. Although diabetes is the most common cause, some of the other risk factors of metabolic syndrome (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, and obesity) and heavy alcohol use are also important causes. Neuropathy can also be caused by trauma such as an injury; infections like shingles or West Nile virus can cause less common but nevertheless debilitating forms of neuropathy; exposure to toxins such as certain drugs or chemotherapy, and autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. Neuropathy can also be hereditary and part of the natural aging process.
NEUROPATHY SYMPTOMS
Autonomic nerves control automatic functions, such as breathing, digestion, and heart rate.
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“Behaviors and the Brain: So That’s Why My Loved One Does That!” Tuesday, October 18 • 10-11:30 a.m.
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“Behaviors and the Brain: So That’s Why My Loved One Does That!” Wednesday, October 12
“Coping with Grief During the Holidays” Wednesday, October 19
“The Alzheimer’s Journey for Family Caregivers” Mondays, October 3 and 10 • 2 - 4 p.m. Legacy Plaza East Boardroom (East entrance) 5330 E. 31st St., Tulsa
The last two classes in the five-week series offer talks on managing money for caregivers, accessing assistive technology, caregiver mental health, and effective Alzheimer’s communication strategies. Register online at LIFEseniorservices.org/education or by calling (918) 664-9000, ext. 1181.
All classes are at Legacy Plaza East Conference Center, 5330 E. 31st St. in Tulsa, unless otherwise noted.
Grief is a natural response to any type of loss and can be especially difficult during the holiday season. This seminar will focus on the journey of grief and discuss strategies for coping with loss and mourning during the holidays.
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Some studies have researched medical marijuana as a tincture or cream, to help sleep, mood, and daily functioning in refractory nerve pain, but until there is more evidence, these therapies should be used with great caution by older adults, according to Dr. Chugh. For an older population, the risks of medical marijuana include dizziness, headache, psychiatric disturbances, and poor memory, she cautioned. She advised weighing the risks and benefits prior to use, if at all, under investigational trials or with experienced specialists only. Research is underway on the use of ketamine, an anesthetic that can be applied topically, and trials for nerve growth factors.
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As with many chronic conditions, living a healthy lifestyle is the best way to ward off diseases that can cause neuropathy. While not everything is within our control, it is important to work with the things you can control. For example, if you have diabetes, it is vital to work with your doctor to keep your condition well-managed.
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Dementia behaviors can be puzzling and frustrating for the caregiver and their loved one. Join us to learn how the different lobes of the brain can impact dementia, as well as best practice communication tips designed to reduce stress and improve the quality of life for all concerned. Register online at LIFEseniorservices.org/education or by calling (918) 664-9000, ext. 1181.
“Crafting with Roxanne” Wednesday, October 26
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“Grandparents Raising Grandchildren” Wednesday, October 5
Stay well-hydrated, eat healthy, whole foods with minimal processing, and be as active as your body allows, for as many days of the week as possible. If your mobility is limited, consider water exercise, chair yoga, gentle stretching, or walking for short periods, multiple times per day.
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Join Roxanne as she shares step-by-step instructions for making a whimsical scarecrow in a bottle. You will need a wine bottle or similarly-shaped clear bottle; raffia; black, orange and white enamel paint; fringed burlap; paint brushes; wide ribbon; a mini pumpkin or pine cone, and an autumn leaf.
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Physical and occupational therapy, acupuncture, exercise, and the use of electrical nerve-stimulating devices may also be prescribed. Dr. Chugh says patients can benefit from education on foot care, appropriate footwear, a daily foot inspection, and avoiding walking barefoot. Surgery may be appropriate for pinched nerves and nerve decompression, the doctor said, but all treatments have to be weighed against potential risks.
“Coping With Grief During the Holidays” Tuesday, October 25 • 3 – 4 p.m.
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• 1 ½ teaspoons packed brown sugar
• 4 salmon filets (1 pound total)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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4. Focus on heart-healthy fats – avocados, olives, olive oil, peanut oil.
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2. Place orange juice and ginger in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat.
5. Read product labels to avoid foods and beverages with added sugar, sodium, saturated, and trans fats.
• Chopped cilantro and chives
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the Dijon mustard, rosemary, and brown sugar.
A Mediterranean diet will help you reach and stay at a healthy weight and improve your overall health. This plan of eating emphasizes plant-based foods like vegetables, fruits, grains, beans, peas, lentils, nuts, and seeds. These foods provide fiber, healthy fat, protein, vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial nutrients. Foods included in a Mediterranean diet may be lower in calories, sodium, added sugars, and saturated fat than in other diets.
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5. Place the salmon on a grill pan or baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Carefully spoon the orange juice glaze over the salmon, spreading with the back of the spoon for even coverage. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Move to a serving dish and garnish with chopped cilantro and chives.
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1. Every day, eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables in a variety of colors. Include lots of dark green, red, and orange vegetables. Limit fruit juice to a half cup per day.
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
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3. Reduce the heat to medium and continue a soft boil, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until the juice is reduced to 1/8 cup. Do not let overboil.
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
3. Mainly, get protein from seafood, beans, peas, lentils, nuts, and nut butters, and seeds and seed butters. Also, get protein from these other sources but limit them to small amounts: lean red meat, poultry without skin, eggs, fat-free and low-fat milk and yogurt, and cheese.
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2. Choose whole grains for at least half your day’s grain servings. Read labels to ensure the product is made from 100% grain – whole wheat products (bread, cereal, pasta), brown and wild rice, oats, barley, bulgur, cornmeal, and quinoa.
• 1 ½ teaspoons freshly grated ginger or jarred ginger
• ½ orange, juice without pulp
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• Fresh parsley finely chopped for serving
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ½ cup sliced and cucumbersquartered
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/8 cup thinly sliced red onion
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• ½ cup halved grape tomatoes
• 1 ½ cups quinoa
2. Add broth and beans, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to combine all of the flavors.
• ½ clove garlic
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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• ¾ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
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1. To a pot of salted boiling water, add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
4. Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve immediately.
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• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
1. In a medium saucepan, add the chicken stock, lemon juice, and quinoa. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to simmer, cover the pan, and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 12 to 15 minutes.
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 large carrots, chopped
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• ½ cup spinachbaby
• ¼ cup sliced pitted black olives
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• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Grated parmesan cheese for serving
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• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
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• 3 celery ribs, chopped
2. Add all ingredients for dressing to a bowl or jar with a lid and whisk/shake until blended.
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup sliced pitted green olives
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
3. Add pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, spinach, and olives to a large bowl. Drizzle on ¼ cup of Greek Salad Dressing, feta cheese, salt and pepper to taste and toss together.
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• 1 large onion chopped
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth, unsalted
4. Serve immediately. Makes 5 servings.
3. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and toss until all ingredients are coated. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup homemade Greek dressing
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• 1 teaspoon salt
2. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, basil, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 2 ¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 15-ounce canned white beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 6 ounces whole grain pasta
1. In a large pot or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until onions are translucent, about 3 - 5 minutes. Add garlic, carrots, celery, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional 2 - 3 minutes.
3. Stir in spinach and continue to simmer until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
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Although I do not ordinarily like fictional history, I have been a fan of Karen Joy Fowler since I read her first novel, “Sarah Canary,” in 1991. Her newest work of historical fiction is “Booth.” Wow. Just, wow.
Fowler has taken the true bones of the Booth family story and embellished it brilliantly with imagined detail. The book is long listed for the prestigious Man Booker Prize, and rightly so.
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This is the story of the 19th century family of Shakespearean actors headed by the famous Junius Booth, who played Richard III 579 times and was so vain that when he sees his own reflection in a mirror proclaims: “His dark eyes catch the lantern light and shine like a cat’s in the dark.” His beautiful, not-quite wife was stashed away secretly in a cabin in a dense forest outside of Baltimore and 10 children are born. Four died in infancy or childhood and the remaining family was hollowed by Thegrief.broken
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The book has two compelling story lines. One is that of a 1970s frantic family embarrassed by mental illness, and the second story is the medical search for cause and treatment. Schizophrenia was long considered the fault of bad mothering (cold, perfectionist, anxious, over-controlling), and too often pharmaceutical treatment failed. Is schizophrenia a stand-alone disease or a symptom like a fever? If the cause is a genetic flaw, might prevention be available in a prenatal nutrient
book is the tragedy of a family next door. Siblings watch as their brothers rotate in and out of hospitals with medications that helped, hurt, or merely numbed them until they died.
“HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD”
“Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family” is a nonfiction book by awardwinning journalist Robert Kolker, a story too unbelievable to be anything but real life. Don and Mimi Galvin, the book jacket states, “seemed to be living the American dream.” After World War II,
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survivors include son Edwin, so rebellious “He’s ready for anything, wild to have the sort of adventures he’ll live to regret.” As an actor, he became the definitive Hamlet of his era.
through the family’s story, lightly at first, is an up-and-coming politician named Lincoln and the subject of slavery boiling toward Civil War. In the Booth family, only Johnny favors the Southern cause.
Don’s Air Force posting as an intelligence officer took them to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where the Roman Catholic couple had 12 children, 10 boys and two girls.
The children were athletic and musical; the father studied at night for a Ph.D.; and the mother was a highly organized, stay-at-home mom who volunteered with an opera arts group and cooked all the family meals, including a pie, cake “or at least Jell-O with whipped cream” for every dinner. Incredibly, six of the boys, one after another, were diagnosed with schizophrenia.
These books about two American families are so powerful, I didn’t read them so much as consume them greedily, gulping down the stories while wanting to savor the words. They are different from one another, but each is riveting in style, substance, and story.
Fowler said she was inspired to write the book after one of America’s recent mass shootings. “I wondered about the families of the shooters –how would such a family deal with their own culpability, all the “if-onlys?’” she asks. “What happens to love when the person you love is a
There are two other sons, two daughters (one talks to ghosts, the other is angry as a storm) and another actor son, John Wilkes, who deliberately is not the center of the book.
family story is filled to the brim with hard times of theatrical tours, harder times on a lonely farm, alcoholism, financial crises, Shakespearean sparring at the dinner table, and a nation coming apart, all told in Fowler’s exquisite Weavingstyle.
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are from 6:30 - 8 p.m. The group’s goal is to help provide emotional support, assistance options, and resources from people who can relate to your current situation. For more information, contact Ray Nash at (918) 492-1771 or visit calendar.asburytulsa.org/events/
Older adults, who may be planning on retirement or who already have a full plate with job and family responsibilities, are sometimes suddenly thrust into the role of raising their grandkids. At times they might feel overwhelmed with raising grandchildren in their later years and have to gain an extra
will continue the tradition of passing out candy and hosting fun children’s events throughout the day, and also are bringing back the BooHaHa Parade for 2022. The event route starts around E. 48th St. and S. Peoria Ave. and ends around E. 31st St. and Peoria. The parade starts at 11 a.m.
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is FREE to the public and suitable for the entire family. A silent auction will be available too, but get your bids in by 2 p.m. There will be some great items for bidding, such as novelty ceramic ware, art glass, specialty baskets, catering discounts, and more. And both Museum Broken Arrow and The Military History Museum have FREE sponsored admission all day. Proceeds from the event benefit the Broken Arrow Rotary Club’s benevolent projects and other local causes. For more information, contact Jane Green at (918) 629-0525, check out Cool Grilles on Facebook, or visit coolgrillescarshow.com.
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The Tulsa area has embraced the Brookside BooHaHa as an annual fall tradition, where thousands of Tulsa’s young and young at heart dress up and enjoy a favorite fall holiday. BooHaHa is Oklahoma’s largest Halloween celebration. It kicks off again on Saturday, October 22, 2022, with lots of fun activities scheduled for kids of all ages (with a focus on children under 12) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. down Brookside’s historic Peoria Avenue. Take the grandkids, dress up your dog, or just come down to enjoy the
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many interesting vendors for this event. Classic rock music will help set the mood for the show and
Now there’s a new support group in town to help grandparents who are on the journey of raising their grandchildren. The group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at Asbury Church, 6767 S. Mingo Rd., on South Mingo Avenue between East 61st and 71st Streets, Room 2301. Child care is Meetingprovided!times
five blocks of the district, which in 2019, USA Today crowned the small city “Most Charming Main Street” in Oklahoma. The Rose District’s restaurants and unique shops are enough reasons to visit, but there will also be several food trucks and
The Rotary Club of Broken Arrow is sponsoring the fifth annual classic Cool Grilles Car Show on Main Street in Broken Arrow, on October 8, 2022, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. More than 250 competition cars and specialty classic vehicles will fill
Parenting can be a difficult, emotional job even in the best of situations. And grandparenting can also be challenging. But making a difference in a child’s life by giving her or him the chance to feel safe, loved, and nurtured is a rewarding task.
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Convenient parking can be found at City Church, south of I-44 on Peoria, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and Orville Wright Elementary school. The route will start at the south side of Brookside near MyersDuren Harley and end near East 33rd Street. For a map and event updates, please watch the Brookside BooHaHa Facebook page. A map of the area indicating parking and the Kid Zones will be uploaded as they make final preparations at facebook.com/BrooksideBooHaHa.
To submit a Noteworthy event, contact Paula Brown at pbrown@LIFEseniorservices.org or (918) 664-9000, ext. 1207.
“energy gear” to take on this new responsibility. Learning good communication is one skill that helps children and adults develop confidence, feelings of selfworth, and good relationships with others.
Make a difference in a young person’s life by volunteering with Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. Maybe you were a Girl Scout while growing up and can now use your leadership skills to empower younger women. Or perhaps you had a mentor in your life who made a big difference in the person you became as an adult. Use those talents to guide these young women, teach them a unique skill, and help create an environment of limitless potential for kids who may or may not otherwise have that kind of guidance. For more information, contact D’Lana Miller at dmiller@gseok.org or visit the organization’s website at www.gseok.org.
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Reading Partners needs volunteers to serve students virtually and in person this year. Becoming a volunteer tutor requires no previous experience. Reading Partners will provide you with an easy-to-follow curriculum and step-by-step lesson plans to teach an effective lesson. All you’ll need is just a little more than one hour per week. Online tutors will need access to a reliable WiFi connection, PC, Mac, or Chromebook computer with a functioning webcam and microphone. To learn more and sign up for the best hour of your week, go to readingpartners.org/volunteer, or call (918) 949-1979.
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Catholic Charities has been doing great things in the community since 1951. Their mission is to provide merciful love to those who suffer, carried out by Catholic people and others in goodwill. Approximately 85% of those they serve are not Catholic. The staff and more than 3,600 volunteers help carry out this mission. Since they moved into their 74,000-square-foot campus in north Tulsa in 2007, more programs have grown, and the organization needs twice as many volunteers as before. Volunteer at The Market to help stock shelves, help shoppers navigate The Market, assist in the warehouse, or work in the kitchen. For details, email volunteer@cceok.org or go to cceok.org/volunteer.
The Arc of Oklahoma
Since 1952, The Arc of Oklahoma has been promoting and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Many Oklahomans with IDD have no one to be a voice for them or help with decisions. Oklahoma Advocates Involved in Monitoring (OK AIM), is the independent component of the system created by the State of Oklahoma to ensure people with IDD live quality lives and receive the best possible community-based residential services. The Arc will work with your schedule to complete the 8-hour training in three sessions so that you can perform “quality of life” visits to individuals. For details, visit thearcok.org, or contact Stacey Figueroa by calling (918) 582-8272 or emailing sfigueroa@thearcok.org.
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Joyce placed in the writing contest last year as well. You may remember that she wrote about surprising a vacationing police officer by beating him in a shipboard skeet shooting contest. She had honed her skills in the Army and has embraced writing with the same dedication. Joyce has attended several writing seminars through LIFE’s Senior Centers and continues to express herself through the art of Inmemoir.“Dollar Night Movie Magic,” she takes us back to a hot summer evening at a drive-in movie theater. By sharing in her memories, you too may recall the thrill of launching yourself onto a merry-go-round, the tinny sound of a low-fi speaker attached to a car window, and the freedom of falling asleep secure in your parents’ care. JoyceContestWritingWinnerHanewinkel
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DOLLAR NIGHT MOVIE MAGIC
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Although it was still light out when we arrived at the drive-in entrance, we kids were already in our pajamas because Mom had a plan – get us kids to the drive-in early and let us wear ourselves out on the playground so we would fall
asleep quickly after the movie started. Then she and Dad could enjoy the movie undisturbed and put us directly to bed after arriving home. Unaware of her plan then, I recognize it now, having raised a child.
As these sweet memories swirl in my head, I wonder: Was life as simple for my parents?
the station wagon. Mom added ice cubes to colored metal cups. I wiped my forehead with my sweaty arm as I pleaded for cream soda. A harried sigh escaped her lips as she brushed the hair off my face and handed me a cup.
I stood in front of the candy display pinching my bottom lip together with my thumb and forefinger, hmm, Butterfinger and a Cherry Mash. My excitement was palpable as I made my Outside,selection.Daddy
The speakers dangled from the front windows, which had been rolled down halfway to accommodate them. The fragrance of fresh buttered popcorn oozed through the windows on a current of warm evening air along with the sounds of other moviegoers. The speakers emitted the crackly, scratchy sound that accompanied music that signaled the beginning of the cartoons.
loaded the goodies in our old station wagon with extra care because the oxidized paint rubbed off on all who brushed up against it.
Today, as I reminisce about childhood delights – savoring the experiences – I pause, contemplating the contrast between then and now. My family shaped me. I wish every child could experience what I had. I wish for them love, innocence, and a sense of safety. I wish for them a wholesome place to learn lessons about empathy, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. I wish for them a sense of family and belonging. And I wish for them experiences like the simple magic of Dollar Night.
the sky darkened, and the voices of my brothers reverberated across the playground as they hollered “Joyce, come on!” I told my new friends goodbye and trudged back to
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After watching Mr. Magoo and Yogi the Bear, my eyelids sagged, my breathing became slow and rhythmic, and as the first strains of music for the movie blasted, I slumped in the front seat between my parents. Gently, Daddy scooped me up and placed me on a pallet in the back, beside my sleeping brothers.
“Dollar Night Movie Magic,” written by Joyce Hanewinkel, won second place in the 2022 Writers’ Symposium writing contest sponsored by LIFE’s Senior Centers and the Oklahoma Arts Council.
The merry-go-round turned sluggishly. I charged toward it, quickly getting into sync with its rotation, and grabbed one of the bars. Hanging on for all I was worth, my legs pumped, driving it faster. Amid shrieks of laughter from other panting, red-faced children, I launched myself onto the platform. A blur of cars and scenery spun around me in a kaleidoscope of colors, stimulating my senses until the platform slowed. Amidst giggles and pandemonium, I and my cohorts jumped down and repeated the
I held Daddy’s hand as I skipped into the Safeway grocery store feeling like a princess – having his undivided attention. Mom waited in the car with the boys. A frugal man, with a stay-athome wife and three children, Dad had explained to us that it was more economical – okay, cheaper – to buy snacks from Safeway than to purchase them from the concession stand. We were not concerned in the least about that because he bought large bottles of Cragmont pop, and we got our choice of, not one, but two candy bars.
Dollar Night at the Cinema 66 DriveIn movie theater in Oklahoma City in the summer of 1962 was a thrilling event for my family. I was six, and my brothers, Andy and Scotty, were a few years older. The temperature was near 90 degrees. The air lay hot and sticky on my skin. Perspiration beaded on my upper lip and around my temples where the fine hairs curled and frizzed. I gleefully climbed into the car for a trip to the grocery store for snacks.
The excitement reached critical mass as we drove through the gates. The rows of bermed parking spaces, with speakers perched precariously on poles – and more importantly the playground – came into view. I was hyped up on a sugar buzz. Swings, a slide, and a merry-go-round beckoned. My brothers and I peered eagerly out the windows as Dad parked. Not waiting for Daddy to open the tailgate, I scrambled over the backseat, beating my brothers out the passenger door. Several other children were down front already – new friendship prospects. Carefree and giddy, I felt safe knowing my protective brothers kept watch.
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Total lawn care. Lawn Mowing. Leaf removal. Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable Veteran-owned. We are a small company with personal service. References available. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry. (918) Kimble361-1299.DavisTree Company
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Do you or a loved one need help keeping up with mail, balancing a checkbook, paying bills, making phone calls, organizing or preparing for tax time? I can help! I will work with you or act as a liaison between family members. Call or email me to discuss options. Essential Strategy Consulting, LLC. Gwen Stevens (918) 557-5259, esc9315@gmail.com
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Overwhelmed? Return harmony to your home and life. We help with: Downsizing, relocating (pack & unpack). Set up home office, nurseries, dorms. One room or entire house. Monthly maintenance. Disperse unwanted possessions, electronics, chemicals. Seasonal transitioning. Prepare for guests. Call Pat at Organize to Harmonize: (918) Bobbi200-5991.andBob’s Personal & Business Assistance
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Who can enhance the quality of life for senior citizens? Kim Can! Can make appointments; plan, prepare, serve meals; help with financial services; shop for food/ clothing; run errands; can be advocate for healthcare issue and loyal companion. Licensed, bonded, insured. Rates negotiated and references available.Call Kim, RN (918) 855-5557.
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Family Fun at Meadow Lake Ranch!
In Memory of Sharon A. Crandell
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Are you over 50, single, divorced or widowed? We are a fun-loving group of single seniors over 50. We meet every Wednesday, 11:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Buffet Palace, 10934 East 21st Street. We eat at 11:15 a.m., have a short meeting and then play cards. Join us for great fun and fellowship. Questions, call Beverly at (918)
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For accommodation of persons with special needs at meetings, call 918-594-5251 (TTY/TDD users call 1-800-722-0353). CommunityCare Choice, Inc. is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in CommunityCare Choice, Inc. depends on contract renewal. The Senior Health Plan service area includes Tulsa, Creek, Craig, Hughes, Mayes, Muskogee, McIntosh, Nowata, Okmulgee, Osage, Pawnee, Pittsburg, Rogers, Wagoner, and Washington Counties. Please call Customer Service for assistance at 918-594-5323 (TTY:1-800-722-0353), Monday–Sunday and some holidays from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. October 1–March 31 and Monday–Friday from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. April1–September 30.
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