Senior Living 2015

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2015

Health • Recreation • Lifestyle

A resource for today’s seniors and their families

Owatonna.com

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Advertising Index ■ Apartments Accessible Space, Inc.............. 9 LifeStyle, Inc............................ 4

■ Newspaper/Media Owatonna People’s Press.......14 Southern Minn Media............16

■ Assisted Living Ecumen - Brooks Countryside...........................16 Prairie Manor...........................5

■ Organizations Grandparents for Education......9

■ Dental Main Street Dental.................12 ■ Entertainment Steele County Free Fair............5 ■ Grocery Cash Wise Foods.....................6 ■ Hearing Center Amy Swain Hearing Center....11 ■ Monument Owatonna Granite & Monument.........................10

■ Physical Therapy In Touch Physical Therapy.......2

3 Seniors get tech-savvy 8 Protect yourself from scammers and con artists 12 Institute offers therapies for Parkinson’s disease patients

■ Printing J-C Press...............................12 ■ Senior Living Koda Living Community..........2 Latham Place...........................7 Morehouse Place...................13 Realife Cooperative of Owatonna.........................11 ■ Travel Cedar Travel.............................7

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Seniors get tech-savvy

By KIM HYATT khyatt@owatonna.com

Edith Zamboni recalls a time when she would get all her news from the radio or paper, but now she’s reading about the daily happenings in and around the world mostly online.

“I never used to get my news on the computer,” Edith said. “It’s nice for world and national news. It’s all at your fingertips. I just click on Chrome and go.”

Her twin sister, Jean — as many 90-year-olds can relate — said that a lot of her information came from acquaintances and passersby.

“It used to be by word of mouth, but no one hardly talks to each other anymore,” Jean said in a halfjoking, half-serious manner.

The dissemination of information has evolved from ancient heralds through newspapers, radio and television, and to the Internet and social media sites like Twitter, the online networking site that enables users to send and read short, 140-character messages called “tweets.”

There isn’t a single aspect of the world that hasn’t been affected by technology, and spreading information is a prime example of the ever-changing world we live in.

That’s true for the way seniors get their information as well.

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Edith Zamboni, 90, is at home on the computer and the Internet. Pew Research Center says that six out of every 10 seniors use computers.

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Simply put, the audience for the Internet is getting older, with the Pew Research Center reporting that six in 10 seniors are online. With that, there has arisen the need to modify Internet sites to ensure the easiest and most effective experience for the older audience.

But some seniors struggle in embracing the Internet.

Those with a college degree, like the Zambonis, are more likely to go online, according to Pew. However once reaching the age of 75, seniors’ technology use declines. Not so for all, however. The Zambonis are 90 and still on Yahoo! and

Googling, so never say never.

The sisters learned how to use a computer about 20 years ago. They said they would ride their bikes down to Owatonna Public Library for tutorials and now they often find themselves encouraging friends to take the next step and get online.

“They have grandchildren, so they want to get involved or they just give up because of a misbehaving computer.

You just want to throw it out,” Jean said.

Technology, of course, allows for the spread of information to happen on a much larger, faster scale.

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“Sometimes our friends way out in California know about a story in the [Owatonna People’s Press] before we do,” Jean said.

One website tailored for seniors in 2015 is NewsForBetty.com — a project still in process.

When the user enters the NewsForBetty, they are greeted with a practically empty page, similar to Google that has one simple search bar and banner.

The website asks what news source the reader would like to see stories from and the user has the option to click large, blue boxes labeled NY Times, Washington Post, BBC and

CNN, to name a few.

Having multiple news sites on one interface is possible through RSS (Rich Site Summary) feeds that updates information frequently and allows publishers and other websites to syndicate news automatically.

In the upper right corner, the reader also has the power to increase the text size with large buttons for ease and if the white screen is too blinding or irritating, the user can click the contrast button to blackout the background. It may seem rather trivial, but the getting rid of the stark white provides the eyes with some relief.

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From there, the user can click his or her desired news site, which prompts one other set of options — world, U.S., business, politics, sports — before a list of articles are available to read.

Although that process of reading stories on the Betty website is comparable to some other websites, there are several features that make the site user-friendly, especially for the elderly.

• Minimal distractions. Older users often feel intimidated by the various features, fearful they may accidentally click on unwanted content. Most users in general would agree less is more, but for those unfamiliar or uncomfortable with navigating online would benefit from lesser distractions.

• Large text. Not only is the font larger than most news sites, but the controls to increase or decrease the size of text is right at the users fingertips with the adjustable tab.

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• Empowering effect. Dovetailing the first two features for the seniors is this idea of empowering the reader to search, click and read without feeling puzzled or that they need the assistance of someone else to navigate the site.

The Owatonna People’s Press embraces user-friendly technology with its SouthernMinn Media application that can be downloaded onto a smartphone, iPad or tablet. There are no distractions, and to read a story, the user simple clicks a large photo and the information is right there at their fingertips.

These features on sites like SouthernMinn Media are necessary when looking at the barriers seniors face when using technology.

According to Pew, seniors with physical or health conditions are less likely to use technology and go online. More of a consensus, though, is that non-Internet-users don’t see the benefit of going online and are skeptical of doing so which ties into the idea of those individuals getting over the learning curve and they feel like they can’t do it on their own.

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Up in Owatonna West Hills Complex at the SeniorPlace community senior center, classes are available for seniors to get the resources necessary to navigate online.

“We offer beginner and intermediate computer classes and line them up with one of two instructors,” said Brad Dushaw, Owatonna Parks and Recreation supervisor.

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He said there are now classes at SeniorPlace where a representative from Verizon Wireless, a telecommunication company, will help seniors learn how to use a use tablet Android, iPad or iPhone.

The classes were offered because more requests were coming in from seniors who need assistance to use such devices to “keep in touch with grandkids or their kids.”

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Protect yourself Scammers and con artists target senior citizens

By WILLIAM MORRIS

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When you retire, you might view it as an opportunity to step back from a hectic schedule and distress. But for many criminals, your retirement is viewed as an opportunity to make a quick buck at your expense.

Scams and other financial crimes against seniors are a major problem across the country, law enforcement officials say.

“I think it’s safe to say we’re getting calls regarding scams on a daily basis,” said Owatonna Police Department Investigator Thomas Munns. “It’s a great thing that more and more people are recognizing them, and educating themselves to those scams.”

Although phone scams are a problem for all age groups, senior citizens are particularly at risk.

“A lot of times older persons are considered vulnerable to these scams because they’re not as familiar with this technology,” Munns said.

Such scams were far less common in past decades, Munns said, which also can make them difficult for some senior citizens to spot.

“The older persons grew up in a time that was much more trusting. You could do business on a handshake,” Munns said.

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These and the ease of attempting a phone scam make such crimes a common occurrence.

Owatonna Police Chief Keith Hiller said that in 2014, the department received 256 fraud complaints, and that a great majority of the 320 informational calls received were related to attempted scams as well. As of April 10 of this year, he said the department has received an additional 77 fraud calls.

“The typical phone scams we would get would be an individual preying on the elderly and [claiming to be] a relative associated with an alleged grandchild in jail, and they need money wired immediately to get them released from custody,” Hiller said.

What happens is this: The phone will ring and a senior picks it up. The caller will use some endearing name like “Grandma” or “Grandpa.” The senior, thinking it is a grandchild, may inadvertently say a grandchild’s name. The caller will then use that information to convince the senior not only that he — it’s usually a male — got in some trouble, often on a trip to a foreign country. The only way to get out of trouble is to wire money. And sometimes, if the scam is successful, the scammer

will call back saying that more money is needed. And in some cases, when all is said and done, the unsuspecting victim of the scam may have lost thousands, if not tens of thousands, of dollars.

Then usually, when the senior calls someone in the know, he or she will find out that the grandchild in questions has not be traveling out of the country, let alone landed in jail.

Other scams are seasonal, with tax season being particularly dangerous, or involve people working their way into a senior’s confidences before requesting money.

“We have tax scams where people’s identity has been compromised, and individuals file taxes on behalf of someone else by stealing their identity,” Hiller said. “A lot of times we’ll have people in new relationships, young or old … [and] once that level of trust is developed online or over the phone, there’s usually a request for some type of financial backing and or gift.”

Hiller pointed to publications on the department’s website (http://ci.owatonna.mn.us/ police/publications) that go into further detail on phone scams, including lottery and sweepstakes scams, as well as steps people can take to protect themselves.

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Understand and avoid elder financial fraud Elder fraud is a financial crime that targets older men and women who are often unable to recognize they are being victimized. Elder financial fraud is a broad term that can be applied to a host of crimes, from stealing money or property directly from an individual to using an older person’s property or possessions without permission.

Many seniors are targeted through telemarketing scams in which elders are scared into giving money out of fear of losing their homes. Some are exploited by people closer to home who forge signatures or get an older person to sign over deeds or power of attorney.

Criminals often see elderly men and women as easy targets.

Seniors may be suffering from declining physical and/or mental health, which compromises their ability to defend themselves or even recognize they are being taken advantage of. Seniors also may be embarrassed that they were duped and not share their experiences with others as a result. But elder fraud also can be perpetrated by family members who aim to acquire an elderly relative’s assets.

Recognizing scenarios where fraud may be committed can help men and women protect their elderly relatives from being victimized by elder fraud. · Confirm professionals are who they say they are. More than 170 designations and certifications are used within the financial industry to identify professionals. Some of them do not necessarily mean a person is qualified or can be trusted to handle an individual’s assets. Always ask a financial advisor if he is overseen by a government agency or is authorized to provide advice under the “fiduciary standard of care.” Be especially careful when dealing with advisors who try to push certain products or those who suggest shortcuts and blending services.

• Pay attention to your accounts. Unusually large withdrawals from automated teller machines or cashed checks with signatures that do not match the signature on the account are both indicative of fraud. If you are monitoring a loved one’s accounts, question any surges of activity in accounts that are normally somewhat inactive.

• Ask a loved one to keep you abreast of changes in their will.

Abrupt changes in a will or other financial documents should also cause concern. Family members caring for a senior should be aware of any major changes to important documents.

• Monitor a loved one’s purchases. Sudden purchases, whether it’s an updated insurance policy or unnecessary home repairs, may be indicative of elder fraud.

Elder financial fraud targets an often vulnerable segment of the population, and it’s often up to loved ones to protect their elderly relatives from being victimized by such crimes.

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Phone scam cases are difficult to investigate because the callers so often are in different jurisdictions or even other countries, Munns said.

“Typically, we’ll take the report, but a department of this size does not have the resources to follow up on these,” he said. “What we do is refer people to the Federal Trade Commisssion, and they are basically a clearinghouse for all of these cases, and they’re able to do some follow-up on that.”

The FTC, which also polices anti-competitive corporate mergers, predatory lending or billing practices and more, added over 5.62 million fraud, identity theft, financial, and Do Not Call complaints to the agency’s Consumer Sentinel Network database last year, according to information from ftc.gov. Munns said the agency uses its national reach to investigate such crimes and then reaches out to local jurisdictions when needed to bring cases against suspects.

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Munn said that many scams can be easy to spot if you know what to look for.

“If you’re contacted by the IRS, they will never call you to tell you that you owe money and threaten the federal marshals are on the way. You’ll be notified by mail first,” he said.

“If you get a call from someone demanding money in a certain form, like they want a prepaid money card or they want you to wire money, that’s normally a pretty good indication it’s a fraud.”

In the case of the grandchild scam, in which a rela-

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tive supposedly needs money wired to get out of jail or a hospital, Munns encourages people to do their own inves-

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“Throw the question back at them. Ask them questions only your grandson or granddaughter would know. Do your own individual research to verify they’re locked up,” he said. “If they’re locked up in jail someplace, there’s always a number you can call to confirm that.”

And above all, he said people should not be afraid to seek help if they are unsure about a request for money.

“Don’t go it alone,” he said. tigating, and to not give away “Take the time before you names or other information send the money, and 99.9 the caller might use to appear percent of the time, you’ll find that it’s a scam.” more authentic.

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Staying healthy Rehabilitation institute offers specialized therapies for Parkinson’s disease patients

By ASHLEY STEWART

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More than 20,000 Minnesotans and nearly 1 million Americans are living with Parkinson’s disease today.

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, neurological disorder marked by soft, slurred speech,

slowed movements, tremors and stiffness in the arms, legs and trunk, according to the National Parkinson Foundation.

And although there currently is no cure for the disease, medication and therapy can be used to treat its symptoms, the foundation says.

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Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute — Owatonna now offers specialized therapy for people with Parkinson’s disease. “[The therapy] helps a person maintain a higher level of independence and function,” said Linda Hoffman, Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute — Owatonna manager.

“It postpones the limiting stages of the disease.”

Since November, the institute has offered Lee Silverman Voice Treatments, also known as LSVT, and has certified therapists in both the BIG and LOUD components of the program.

“The focus of LSVT therapy is just what it sounds like — speaking loud and moving big,” said Anna ForsmanJohnson, speech therapist at Courage Kenny.

Hoffman said people with

Parkinson’s disease often experience a softening of their voice and a dampening of their movements and the therapies help them retrain their brain.

“The earlier you start the better because the sooner you get started the longer you’re able to postpone symptoms,” Forsman-Johnson said.

The therapy involves hourlong appointments four times a week for four weeks with daily homework.

“I have found that people are surprised by the commitment that it requires, but when you look at the results, it’s worth it,” Forsman-Johnson said.

Hoffman said a primary care provider must refer and individual to the program to find out if he or she can be a candidate for the therapies.

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“This isn’t instead of medication.

It’s in conjunction with [medication] to get the maximum benefit from both,” she said.

Forsman-Johnson said after a person is referred to Courage Kenny, an evaluation will be completed to determine if he or she is able to be a candidate for the program.

“Sometimes they may be able to handle both, but we have to work with them to decide that,” she said.

If a candidate qualifies for both, treatment is two hours a day, four days a week for four weeks.

Forsman-Johnson said after a person completes the program, there is a checkup after one month

and six months.

“We are so excited to be able to offer this therapy in Owatonna,” said BreAnna Rasmussen, physical therapist at Courage Kenny.

“So much of Parkinson’s disease is out of the person’s control. This is something that gives them back some control and people really appreciate that.”

Hoffman said the program is “fairly new” to the facility but there are plans to add more certified therapists and begin an exercise program for people with Parkinson’s disease.

To schedule an appointment or learn more, call 507-977-2150.

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SENIORPLACE

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an art and entertainment business Pickleball Wabasha Street Caves and St. that creates a fun and relaxing enFour-hour class at 8:30 a.m.: Indoor Pickleball will be held Paul Do you happen know someGangster Tour vironment where individuals of April 29 at Owatonna Christian Family one that seems to always be busy Thursday, June 11 all artistic levels can join a group Eight-hour class at 6 p.m.: May Church, 2300 Heritage Place NW, Brad volunteering in Steele County?

Register by May 29 Cost: $52 19 and painting class. While enjoying a from 9 a.m. to noon on Mondays, May 21 Dushaw Pick up a nomination packet toSP member or $62 non-member beverage or appetizer, you will be Massage therapy Tuesdays and Thursdays and from day at SeniorPlace! The nominee (lunch is included with the trip cost) Being a caregiver can be a de- instructed by a talented artist who 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays.

Relax and rejuvenate at Semust be a resident of Minnesota, Depart walks the class through the paintFee: First time free, then daily is served from SP: 10 a.m. Lunch niorPlace. Heidi Brase, owner of she/he must attain the age of 70 manding task, for many reasons. ing process, step at 11:30 a.m. Cave Tour Sunshine by step. At the rate: $5 (nonmember), Massage will be at the

by June 1. Only volunteer activi- Let’s talk about ways to take care end of the event, $4 (member) 12:30-1:15 each participant Monday night rate: $6 (non- 1:30-3:30 p.m. Gangster Tour SeniorPlace every first and third ties after age 65 for which there of yourself as you care for a special will have the p.m. opportunity to take member), $5 Tuesdays (member) was no compensation (except for person in your life. Please attend home a professional Plymouth Playhouse — month. and Thursdays of the Heidi’s services include Monthly daily rate: $30 (non- ‘Church reimbursed expense) will be con- for you are not alone. Joan Ward of art. Each registeredquality piece Basement Ladies’ participant member), $25 (member). from the Homestead Hospice Swedish and Therapeutic Massidered.

This On Thursday, June 25 House will be at the SeniorPlace will receive two beverages and one rate applies to daily play sage, Hand and Foot Reflexology, Judges will look for: only.

Register by June 4. Cost: $40 and appetizer during the event. No exShiatsu Bodywork. You can Monday night play is an addi• Diversity of accomplish- on 10 a.m. on April 16, May 7 and perience needed, SP member or $50 non-member just come ready tional cost.

June 11. make an appointment by calling ments (lunch is included with the trip the SeniorPlace office at 444-4290. iPad and Android Tablet edu- to have lots of fun. We provide Outdoor Pickleball will be cost) • How this person has touched the canvas, easel, brushes, paints, cational classes All SeniorPlace members will reheld at Morehouse Park. The the lives of others Depart from SP: 9:45 a.m. ceive and apron.

Session a $5 discount for the month courts I: We are reserved will have from a Ve• Variety of services performed May 4 to Lunch is served at 11:30 The event will be from 6 to 8 Aug. a.m. of March.

29. All are welcome to join. Show and involvement in organizations rizon representative on hand for p.m. Friday, June begins at 1 p.m.

12, at the BrookCost for 1 hour massage + free For group play: Individuals are encouraged to this educational session about tree Golf Course Minnesota Lynx game Clubhouse. Cost intake: From 9 a.m. to noon Monsubmit up to three letters of rec- iPads, iPhones, Android tablets is $50, and anyone Sunday, July 12 age 18 and days, Wednesdays, Fridays, and notebooks that people may $55 plus tax SeniorPlace memommendation. and Minnesota younger must be accompanied by Saturdays Lynx take on the bers or 5:30 p.m. to dark on San Antonio Application must be submit- already have. You are encouraged an adult. Registration Stars. Bring a friend, deadline is Tuesdays and Thursdays. to bring in your electronic device $65 plus tax non-members ted to SeniorPlace by June 26. grandchild, with, this will help any questions May 29.

Instruction time for begin- Everyone or family member. is welcome! Each per- Other activities that you may have about your ners will be held from 11 a.m.

500 cards son will receive a complementary gadget. If you currently do not Staying active to noon Mondays, Wednesdays Bingo The fun results for the 2015 meal deal (hotdog, chip, and pop).

Bowling have one, and you Th Fridays, e SeniorPlace offers bingo are still and welcome from 5:30 to Register by July first quarter 500 cards high playFriday, April 10 – Dawn Lite 6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thurs- niorPlace Member1 Cost: $45 Se- every Friday afternoon from ers are in. First place prize goes to join and learn from the Veri- bowling and anyone 18 days, and from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. to: Gloria Seykora with honorable zon staff. This free seminar will be & under or $55 Non-SeniorPlace 12:30 to 2:45 p.m. We have had Chuck Newgard, Ev Pecore, Saturdays. great numbers the past two mention going to Gary Konkler, held at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, April Greg Louis and Member Andy Anderson weeks, it is great to see new faces The second annual Spring Harlan Holzerland, Muggs 21, at SeniorPlace.

Depart from SP at 3:45 p.m. participating Saturday Pot Lucks and Bin- bowled strikes in the fifth frame. Tournament will take place Frieach Friday! We are Wanous and Deb DeCoux. SecGame starts at 6 p.m.

Greg bowled 7 in the 8th to pick day, May always looking for new members 15, and Saturday, May ond place prize goes to: Harlan go at SeniorPlace Looking for a little fun on a up the consolation $3.

16, at Morehouse Park and Man- Services to play. Must be a SeniorPlace Holzerland with honorable menFirst game high score: Chuck they Park. member to play. Only $.50 cents tion going to Fran Kubista and Saturday afternoon? SeniorPlace Newgard 198 AARP driver safety class + 45; second game: per card.

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