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The keys to aging well........................ Page 4

Maintain strength and mobility ......... Page 7

Acommunityonthemove ................Page 10

The basics of a good estate plan .... Page 12

Act early on memory loss ................. Page 15

Concordoffersarrayofactivities .... Page 22

The learning opportunities continuePage 24

Keepupwithgardeningtrends .......Page 29

Elaine Duclos is spending her golden years making amber maple syrup, a lesson she learned years ago when her children were in elementary school.

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Your CBD store and its parent company, Florida based Sun Flora, cultivate and sell only High Quality Phyto-Cannabinoid Rich, or PCR organic hemp products, specializing in tinctures, water solubles, topical creams, capsules, edibles, skin care and other high-end beauty products. Their process, through every aspect of Production, is done through guidelines “We regulate everything from soil to the oil, and use the most advanced third party lab testing available in the industry” Smith said.

The Smiths, like Blumenthal is passionate about the need to regulate CBD and the infrastructure surrounding it. With consumers being thrust into a world with plenty of options, Your CBC Stores have become a benchmark in the industry for educating consumers on potential ways to improve their quality of life through CBD.

The Smiths believe consumers should know where the hemp is coming from,

how it is grown, what strand of hemp is used, what process is employed to extract it, and whether that process includes harmful chemical solvents. There should be truth behind the plant science, and what’s health and safe for consumption, the Smiths say.

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GEOFF FORESTER / MONITOR STAFF U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, a long-time proponent of Consumer Protection has called on the Food and Drug Administration to implement regulations for the skyrocketing Cannabinoid industry.
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The keys to aging well

You can maintain your health by eating well and being physically active

Whodoesn’twanttoage well,maintaincognitivefunction,andbeas activeaspossible,foras longaspossible?Whatweeatand howphysicallyactiveweareplaya majorrole.Weareincontrolof thesethings.Herearesomegeneral guidelinestomovetheneedletowardsbetterhealth(recognizing thatindividualsmayhavemedical conditionsthatrequireaspecific therapeuticdiet).

Consume adequate protein (preferably LEAN protein).

Olderadultsneedmoreprotein perpoundofbodyweight.Thiswill

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NE-415530 Bank CD rates are low; stock market changes are worrisome. A charitable gift annuity is a gift made to The Salvation Army that can provide you with a secure source of fixed payments for life. For more information, contact Amy Anderson at 1 (866) 674-4391 or amy.anderson@use.SalvationArmy.org GIFT AMOUNT : $25,000 AgePayout Rate Annual Payout 655.4%$1,350 705.9%$1,475 756.6%$1,650 807.6%$1,900 858.7%$2,175 909.7%$2,425 Even Higher Payouts In Effect Now
Sam Bowersells radishes atthe Concord FarmersMarket. Eating avariety of fruitsand vegetables, “the rainbow,” can keep you healthy as you age.
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helpprevent“sarcopenia,”orlossof musclethatincreasesriskoffalls andfractures.Wealsoneedadequateproteinforwoundhealing andimmunefunction.Healthy sourcesofproteinincludelegumes, beans,seeds,nuts,fish,chicken, eggs,andfish.

Eat the Rainbow!

Increaseyourintakeofcolorful fruitsandvegetables.Different colorsprovideyourbodywithvitamins,mineralsandnaturallyoccurring“phytochemicals,”substances thatmayhaveantioxidantandantiinflammatorybenefits.Thesesubstancesmayloweryourriskof cancer,heartdisease,andcognitive decline.Aimfor2cupsoffruitand 2½cupsofvegetablesaday.Try somethingnew!

Avoid or limit alcohol.

Thismeans1drink/dayforfemales,2formales.Theless,the better.

Stay hydrated.

Oursenseofthirstdecreaseswith age.Chronicdehydration,even mild,increasestheriskofurinary tractinfections,falls,constipation,

The benefits of physical activity can be discovered at any age and in every body. Start slowly, find a friend, seek out knowledgeable fitness instructors, and always consult with your physician and ask for the fitness prescription which is a plan of activities designed for a specific purpose.

andbloodclots.Wateraidsindigestionandabsorbingnutrients,gettingridofwaste,andevencushions andlubricatesourjoints.

Move towards a plantbased diet.

Eatingmorefruits,vegetables, wholegrains,beans,legumes,nuts, andseedsalongwitheatinglessanimalandsaturatedfatsmaydecreasetheriskofheartdisease,certaincancersandmaysloworpreventcognitivedecline.Thiswayof eatingisnaturallylowinsodium, highinfiber,andlowinsugar. Thinkvegetarianchili,beansand rice,andlentilsoup!

Get help.

Gethelpifyouarefood-insecure. ResourcesincludeSNAPbenefits (foodstamps),congregatemealsat seniorcenters,MealsonWheels, andlocalfoodpantries.

Physical activity.

Olderadultsneedatleast150 minutesaweekofmoderateintensityactivitysuchasbriskwalkingor 75minutesaweekofvigorousintensityactivitysuchashiking,jogging,orrunning.

Strength training.

Improveyourstrengthbyusing machines,freeweights,resistance

bands,yourownbody,andeven cannedgoods.Heavyresistanceis requiredtobuildmuscleandbone. Remembertoexerciseinasafeway andtoyourownability.

Besidesimprovingoverall strength,yourmetabolismmay burnfatmoreefficiently,decrease abdominalfat,improveheartfunctionandlowerbloodsugarlevels, justtonameafew.Sciencesupports thesefindingsandmanymore.

Thebenefitsofphysicalactivity canbediscoveredatanyageandin everybody.Startslowly,finda friend,seekoutknowledgeablefitnessinstructors,andalwaysconsult withyourphysicianandaskforthe fitnessprescriptionwhichisaplan ofactivitiesdesignedforaspecific purpose.Incombinationwith cardio,balanceandstretching,resultsareendless.

LoisFahey,RD,LD,CNSC,isthe staffnutritionistatGraniteVNA.She lovesmeetingpeoplewheretheyare at,literally,andfigurativelyontheir journeytobetterhealth.

ShaunnaMara,isaCommunity HealthEducatoratGraniteVNA. Shehasbeeneducatingolderadults instrengthtrainingformorethan15 years.

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Maintain strength and mobility by moving

Whataresomephysiological changesourbodiesgothroughas weage,andcananyofthosebeaddressedwithexercise?

Therearesomanychangesthat ourbodiesgothroughaswemature. Somethatcanbeaddressedthrough strengthandconditioningarereactiontime,arthritisorotherjoint achesandpains,depression,decreaseinbonedensity,andlean muscle.

Whataspectsoflifeareimprovedwithconsistentexerciseor strengthtraining?

Agingwithgrace!Itellmyclients thisallthetimeaswepractice simplelifeskillslikegettingupand downoffthefloor.Everyexercise wedoatGetFitNHcanbetranslatedbackintoreallife.Wetakea functionalapproachandthatis trulywhatweshouldassociateexercisewith.Weightlossisthe

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NE-415116 183 Old Dublin Road Peterborough, NH | 603-924-6238 www.SummerhillNH.com | @SummerhillAssistedLiving Welcoming New Residents! We provide personalized care in an environment that fosters individuality, community, and choice while ensuring our residents are safe, comfortable, and engaged. Your loved one will be celebrated and valued for who they are and feel at home at Summerhill Assisted Living in Peterborough, NH
Instructor Dylan Tiede leads a class at GetFitNH on Terrel Park Drive in Concord.

happysideeffectoflongevityand independence.Ijokewithmy clientsaboutstayingoutofthe nursinghomeaslongaspossible, butitistrue!Thestrongerandmore independentwecanstaythelonger wegettolivefreely.Whatdowe needtobeabletodotomaintain ourindependenceandfreedom? Getinandoutofthecar,upand downoffthetoilet,upanddownoff thefloor.Thosethingsrequire strengthandrepetition.Goingfor walksintheparkwon’tmaintain ourstrength.Weneedresistance trainingtoimprovestrengthand mainbonedensity.

Iamsuremostofusknow someonewhowasintheirlate60sor olderandtookafallorhadsome sortoffreakaccidentoccurthat completelyrippedtheirindependencefromthem.Itisoftentimesa deathsentence.Ihatetosayitlike that,butit’strue.Butwhatifthey hadresistancetrainingundertheir belt?Wouldtheyhavebeenableto catchthemselvesbeforethefallor wouldtheirbodyhavebeenableto withstandthefall?AtGetFitNHwe trainclientsprimarilyintheir50s, 60s,and70sandIhaveclientstell meallthetimeabouthowtheyfell andgotbackuporhowtheyalmost

More than one out of four Americans age 65+ fall each year.
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults.

fellandcaughtthemselves.Itisnot acoincidence.Wetrainourbodies toresistitanditresponds.

Whatpreventsseniorsfromparticipatinginexercise/strength trainingclasses?

Somanyreasons!

1.)Ithinkitistheassumption thattheyarejusttoooldtostart

2.)Theyareintoomuchpainto start

3.)Theyareafraidtogethurt

4.)Theydon’tknowwhereto start

5.)Lackofknowledgeregarding thebenefits

Ihaveclientsintheir80s.Ihave clientswitharthritis,osteoporosis, osteopenia,cancer,diabetes,unable togetonthefloorentirely,kneereplacements,hipreplacements,rods intheirbackandevenamputees! Wehavetrainedthousandsof peopleinConcordandforthepast 11yearsIhavenevermetone

personwecouldnothelp.

Whatchangeshavesomeof yourclientsoverage55experiencedasaresultofexercise?

Strengthandconditioning traininghashelpedclientsover55 loseweight,losefat,gainlean muscle,getstronger,gainconfidence,improvenutritionhabits,improvestressmanagement,improve sleeppatterns,andincreaseenergy. Thoseareallhappysideeffectsof strengthtraining,butletmeput thatintoreallife...

Wehavehelpedclients:

Feelconfidentintheirkid’sweddingpictures

Havethestrengthtogetupand downoffthefloorwiththeirgrandchildrenandpickthemupwith ease

Havethestrengthtotravelwith confidence!Lugabagaroundthe airportandputitintheoverhead compartmentbythemselves

Beabletotravelinretirementand dofunexcursionslikehikeand biking.

Ithinkmyfavoriteismy74-year clientwhoisbacktowaterskiingin thesummerwithherteenage grandchildren.Couldyouimagine havingthatconfidence?

Ifyourbodyalreadyfeelsstiff andachy,wouldexercisehurt,or help?

Itwouldhelptremendously. You’rebodyisdesignedtomove. Stiffandachyjointsarequiteliterallyyourbodygivingyoufeedback. It’slike,“HELPME!!!”Themore youignoreit,thelouderthe scream!

It’snotjuststrengthtraining,it’s mobility,flexibility,andfoam rollingtokeepthejointsprimed andyouthful.

Whattypesofexercisedoyou recommendforseniors?Why?

Strengthtraining/resistance trainingandIabsolutelyrecommendworkingwithaprofessional atleasttostart.Teachyourbodyto withstandafall.Morethanoneout offourAmericansage65+fallseach year.Fallsaretheleadingcauseof fatalandnonfatalinjuriesamong olderadults.

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RiverMead is a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community that offers programming and recreation for almost every interest and ability level.

Whether you love art, theatre, music, sports, literature, hiking, golf or anything else, living with renewed passion for your interests is the heartbeat of our community.

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A community on the move

DonHayes,JaneHeigis,Bob Heigis,JimMacNab,and Peachy(Pauline)Healy, gatherinaroomtodiscusstheunifyingelementthatbroughtthemall together-thedesiretohike,bike, andremainactive.Ranginginage from62uptoage92,theyalsorepresentdifferentrangesofhiking andbikingabilities,butunanimouslyagreethatthe Hiking/BikingclubofHavenwood HeritageHeightsinConcordhas beenarousingsuccess.Howissuccessinsuchaclubmeasured?Accordingtosomeofits60members, bythebenefitsitbringstoparticipants.

Someofthosebenefitswould seemobvious,perhaps.Numerous studiesshowthatconsistentmovementandexercisehelpthebody withbothstrengthandflexibility. Butquiteoften,membersofthis particularhikingandbikingclub alsopointtothesocialadvantages oftheiractivitiesasaprimarybenefit.

Aquickreadoftheirmostrecent

newsletter-that’sright-theypublishanewsletter,(oneoftheresponsibilitiesthe10committee membersshoulder)echoesthatone ofthemosttreasuredbenefitsofthe clubisfriendshipandcamaraderie. Conversationsonthetrail,theanticipationofthenexthike,andconnectionswithoutsidegroupslike TheForestSociety,unitemembers intheirphysicalandsocialgoals.

DonHayes,whostartedtheclub, hadbeenhikingforyearswhenhe decidedtostarttheHiking/Biking ClubatHavenwoodHeritage Heights.Hopinghemightbeableto

garnerinterestfromevenafew fellowhikers,hewassurprisedby theinitialresponseof30interested partieswhowantedtojoininhisefforts.

“Imovedherefour-and-a-half yearsagoandhavedonehikingall overthecountry,andsloweddown somewhat,butstillwantedtodo somehiking.ItalkedtoPeachyand Jimandwedecidedtohavea meetingtodecideifanyonewanted togohikingwithus,”Hayessaid. “Wehad30peopleshowup,and

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fromthat,decidedtoformahiking committee.Everyoneherehasahistoryofhikingbeforetheycame here.Thecommitteemeetsevery monthtohelpplanthehikesand everybodyhasasayinhowwe’re goingtodoit.”

Fromthere,theclubhasgrownto about60members,andalthough folkswithalllevelsofskillarewelcome,forsome,justafewofthe smallerwalksareenough.Theclub separatesactivitiesintovaryingdegreesofadventure;theSaturday hikesaretypicallylessthan2miles long,theWednesday“Adventure Hike”canbeupto3mileslong,and the“AdventurePlus”excursions typicallyincludeelevation.Addto thoseexcursionsbikingalongthe railtrails,andoccasional“moon walks,”whichismostcertainlynot aMichaelJacksonreference,but ratherwalksaroundthecampuson thetrailsunderthefullmoon,followedbyacampfireandhotcocoa, ontheedgeofthebluffsoverlookingConcord.

Thehikingandbikingclubcredits theclubactivitieswithkeeping themactiveandsociallyengaged, andtheycontinuetheiractivities year-round,withanemphasison theuseoftheproperequipmentfor safetyandwintertimetreks.

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The Hiking/Biking Club at Havenwood Heritage Heights keeps about 60 residents active.

The basics of a good estate plan

Haveyoumadeplanstodealwiththe possibilityofyourfutureincapacity? Forexample,whatwouldhappenifillnessoranaccidentleavesyoutemporarilyorpermanentlyunabletopayyourbills, handleyourfinancialaffairsorbusinessmatters, ormakemedicaldecisionsforyourself?Noone canpredictthefuture,soplanningaheadcan makeunforeseeneventseasiertomanage,for ourselvesandourlovedones.PartofthisplanningprocessincludesexecutingaDurableGeneralPowerofAttorneyandanAdvanceHealthcareDirective.Bothdocumentsareexplainedin somedetailbelow.

Durable General Power of Attorney

ADurableGeneralPowerofAttorneyallows you,thePrincipal,tonameanAgentwithauthoritytomanageyourmoneyandpropertyon yourbehalf.Theword“Durable”meansthatthe PowerofAttorneywillremaineffectivefollowingyourincapacitationwithouttheneedto appointalegalguardian.YourAgenthasafiduciarydutytoactinyourbestinterestandwith reasonableprudence.Youmayrevokeortermi-

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A Durable General Power of Attorney allows you, the Principal, to name an Agent with authority to manage your moneyand property onyour behalf. The word “Durable” means thatthe Power ofAttorney will remain effective following your incapacitation without the need to appoint a legal guardian.

natethepowerofattorneyatany timewhileyouarecompetent.

YourAgentcanbeanypersonor entity(suchasafinancialinstitution)ofyourchoosing.IndeterminingwhotonameasAgent,considerthecapacity,capability,and trustworthinessofpotentialcandidates.MakesureyourAgentis willingtoserveandinformyour Agentaboutyourpersonalwishes, andthelocationofimportantdocumentsandpapers.

In2018,NewHampshireadopted aversionoftheUniformPowerof AttorneyActincludinganoptional statutoryformwithinstructions. Thisrelativelynewlawmakesthe creation,exercise,andacceptance ofpowersofattorneyclearerand morepredictable.Amongother things,youcanempoweryouragent toexercisebasicpowerssuchasthe powertopayyourbills,doyour banking,buyorsellproperty,invest money,collectdebts,andfilelawsuits.Youalsohavetheoptionto limitorexpandthesepowers.For example,underthislawyoucan alsogiveyourAgentso-called“hot powers”suchasthepowertomake gifts,tochangebeneficiarydesignations,ortocreateorrevokeatrust. Itisimportantthatyouunderstand theimplicationsandconsequences

ofeachpoweryoudecidetogiveto yourAgentanditisadvisablethat youconsultwithanattorneyforadviceindraftingorfillingoutthe formbeforesigning.

Advance Healthcare Directive

AnAdvanceHealthcareDirective (consistingofLivingWilland DurableHealthCarePowerofAttorney)isadocumentthatallows you,thePrincipal,tonamean Agenttomakemedicaldecisions foryou,ifyouareunable.Theuseof thisdocumentismostoftenseenin medicalemergencieswherethe Principalmaynotbeconsciousor havetherequiredcognitivefunctioningtomakemedicaldecisions. However,itcanalsobeusedifthe Principalsuffersfromadiseaseor conditionwhichrendersthePrincipaltemporarilyorpermanently mentallyincompetent.

AswithaDurableGeneralPower ofAttorney,itisimportantthatyou choosesomeonewhoknowsand understandsyourwishesconcerningyourmedicalcareandend oflifedecision-making,andwho willmakedecisionsbasedonthat knowledge.Youmayselectafamily member,afriend,oranother personorentitytoactasAgent,but

youmaynotselectyourpersonal doctorormedicalcaregivers,such asanurse.

In2021,theNewHampshireLegislatureupdatedandimprovedNew Hampshire’sAdvanceHealthcare Directiveform.ThenewformauthorizesyourHealthCareAgentto makeabroadrangeofmedicaldecisionsforyousubjecttowhatever conditionsyouchoosetherebyprovidingyourfamilyandfriendswith muchneededclarityduringadifficulttime.Youmayincludespecial instructionsontheformoronadditionalpagesattachedtotheform. Youareencouragedtoprovide copiesofyourAdvanceHealthcare

DirectivetoyourAgent(s),your primarycarephysician,andthe hospitalyouaremostlikelytovisit incaseofemergency.

Final Thought

Itisimportanttorememberthat yourDurableGeneralPowerofAttorneyandAdvanceHealthCare Directivearevalidonlywhileyou areliving.Assuch,whenyouare discussingtheseoptionswithyour estateplanningattorney,you shouldalsoconsiderdocuments, suchasaWilland/orRevocable Trust,whichwillgovernthedispositionofyourpropertyfollowing yourdeath.

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ACCESSIBLE PHONES

FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

Do you or a loved one have trouble using a telephone due to a disability such as vision loss, hearing loss or challenges to speech or mobility?

The NH Telecommunications Equipment Assistance Program (NH-TEAP) can help you acquire an accessible telephone PLUS provide you training on how to use it. Phones are available at up to a 50% discount to those who qualify. In some cases, the cost of the phone may be fully covered.

Future In Sight is working on behalf of the Governor’s Commission on Disability to offer this program to individuals with a range of disabilities. If you or your loved one could benefit from having an accessible telephone, contact Future In Sight at 603-224-4039 or Services@FutureInSight.org.

For more info on the program, visit www.FutureInSight.org/TEAP

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Act early on memory loss symptoms

Today,therearemorethan6 millionpeople65andolder whoarelivingwith Alzheimer’sdementia,with26,000 inNewHampshire,accordingtothe recentAlzheimer’sAssociation 2023Alzheimer’sDiseaseFactsand Figuresreport.

Anaccompanyingspecialreport, “ThePatientJourneyInanEraof NewTreatments,”offersnewinsightsfrompatientsandprimary carephysicians(PCPs)oncurrent barriersthatimpedeearlierdiscussionofcognitiveconcerns.

Thereportshowedtoooftenindividualswithmemoryconcernsand theirdoctorsarenotdiscussingthe issue,missingacriticalfirststeptowarddiagnosisandpotentialtreatment.

Accordingtothereport,individualshesitatebecausetheybelieve theirexperiencesarerelatedto normalaging,ratherthanapotentialdiagnosablemedicalcondition.

ForPCPs,thereportshowstheyare notproactivelyaskingtheirpatients aboutcognitiveissuesandwillwait untiltheindividualortheirfamily membersbringittotheirattention.

“Forthefirsttimeinnearlytwo decades,therearetreatmentsforindividualswithearlystagesofthe diseasethatcanslowdowntheprogressionandgivethemmoretime withtheirfamiliesandlovedones,” saidMelissaGrenier,NewHampshireRegionalManagerforthe Alzheimer’sAssociation.“More thaneverbefore,theseconversationsaboutmemoryorothercognitiveissuesanindividualisfacingare criticalandneedtostartattheearliestpointoftheconcern.”

Tohelpindividualsbecomemore confidentandpreparedtodiscuss theircognitiveconcerns,the Alzheimer’sAssociationoffers thesethreetipsfortalkingtohealth careprofessionalsaboutmemory andcognitiveconcerns:

Find the right doctor

Inmostcases,thefirstpointof

contactforconcernsaboutmemory andthinkingiswithyourprimary carephysician.Askyourphysician howcomfortabletheyareidentifyinganddiagnosingcognitive problemsandwhethertherearecircumstancesinwhichheorshe wouldrefertoaspecialist.Most often,yourphysicianwillperform aninitialassessment,andifcognitivedeclineisdetected,ordermore advancedtestingorreferyoutoa specialistforamoredefinitivediagnosis.Ifyourdoctordoesn’ttake yourconcernsseriously,seeka secondopinion.

Be prepared

Cometoyourvisitwithalistof anychangesinyourhealth,includingyourmood,memoryand behaviors.Includealistofpastand currentmedicalproblems,current prescriptions,over-the-counter medicationsincludingvitaminsor supplements.

Mostimportantly,besuretohave yourlistofquestionsandbepreparedtoanswerthedoctor’sques-

tionshonestlyandtothebestof yourability.

Get educated

Whenspeakingtothedoctor,be suretoaskwhattestswillbeperformed,whatthetestsinvolve,how longeachtesttakesandwhenthe resultswillbeavailable.

“Whilediscussingcognitiveconcernswithyourhealthcare providercanbechallenging,it’sreallyimportant,”saidGrenier.

“Havingtheseconversationswitha doctorcanhelpfacilitateearlydetectionanddiagnosis,offeringindividualsandfamiliesimportantbenefits,notonlytreatments,butemotionalandsocialbenefits,accessto clinicaltrialsandmoretimetoplan thefuture.Itisalsoimportantto notethatsomeformsofcognitive declinearetreatable.”

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Septuagenarian Elaine Duclos keeps busy in the springtime by tapping a score of maple trees in her neighborhood and making maple syrup from the sap she collects

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With buckets inhand, Elaine Duclostaps herfront yardtrees at her East Concord home. What started as tapping a few trees has become a spring time ritual.

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A one-time lesson has become a retirement hobby

Likemanypeople,Elaine Ducloswastoobusy raisingchildren(sixof them,infact!)andcaring foragingparentstospend muchtimecultivatingenjoyable hobbiesduringhermiddle-aged years.

Butitwasduringthisbusyseason oflifethatshefirsttriedtapping trees,inspiredbyoneofherchildren’sschoollessons.

Oneofhersons,Joshua,toldofa teacherwhowastalkingabouttappingtreesandhowthepracticeof collectingsaptomakemaplesyrup hadbeengoingonforcenturies. Joshuawantedtolearnaboutthat processfirst-hand,soElainegot tapsandwhateverbucketsorpails shehadthereinthehouse,andset aboutcollectingsomesap.She boiledthesapandmadealittlebit ofsyrup.

“Certainlynotenoughforsixkids

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Elaine Duclos collects sap in her backyard in Concord to collect sap to boil on March 9.

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Senior Adventures in Real Estate A Breakfast Seminar

Are you ready to plan for your dream retirement but unsure about where to start? You probably have a lot of questions on your mind. Should you move or stay put and age in place? Would renting or buying be the better option for you? And what other options are available to you?

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andme.Butitwasfabulous.Joshua lovedit,”Elaineexplained.

Elaine’sbusylifecontinuedon, andshegavelittlethoughttotappingtreesagainuntilafewyears ago.

Shestartedthinkingaboutthe beautifulmapletreesonherproperty,anddecidedtotrytappinga few.Eightorninetreesproduced enoughsapforhertoboil,andshe madesyrup.Lastyear,Elaineprogressedtotapping14or15trees, nowproducingenoughsyrupto giveawaytofriendsandfamily.

Elainehasalsolearnedtoadaptto thesometimesficklepatternsofnaturethatdictatequalityandquantityofthesapshecollects.Forexample,determiningwhentotapthe treesbasedonthechanging weatherpatternsfromyeartoyear meantrealizingthesapcouldbe runningearlierthisyear.Shedecidedtotapthetreesthesecond weekinFebruary.Shedidfindsap running,butsaid“thereweresome dayswheretherewasnonebecause itwastoocoldduringtheday.”

Decidingwheretotapthetrees alsobecameavariable.Havingread thatthesameholeshouldnotbe usedtotapthesameplacetwoyears inarowbecausethetreeneedsto

maple-sugaring,butElaine’sapproachisdecidedlyminimalist. Ratherthanusinghigh-techtools andcollectioncontainers,Elaineis contenttousesimpletapsandpaint pailsforcollection.Elaine’spracticalityextendstotheboiling methodsalso.Shedoesn’tboilon thewoodstove,becausewhenthe waterevaporatesandthesteam rises,thatsteamhassomesugarinit fromthesap.Stickysugarisdifficulttocleanoffthemantlenearthe woodstove,butmuchsimplerto cleanonthemicrowavedoorover thestove,andonthestovesurface.

Whatpromptedhertopickup andcultivatethishobby?Elaine saysshehasalwayslovedbeingoutsidecollectingkindlingand workinginherperennialandvegetablegardens.Afewyearsagoshe thoughtbacktothefunshehadtappingtrees,andrealized“Oh,thisisa greatthingIcoulddointhewinter, besidesshovelingsnow.”

Likemostthingsshedoes,Elaine decidedtogo“allin,”andasofthis year,shehastapped20trees.

heal,Elainestrategizedaboutwhere todrill,wherenottodrill,andwhat

sizedrillbittouse. Thereis,ofcourse,ascienceto

Thisyear,atage77,Elaineisstill producingveryfullbucketsofsap totransformintocontainersof goldensyrup,andcontinuesto enjoyworkingoutdoorsasoftenas shecan.

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Elaine Duclos skims the foam that collects as she boils the sap on her stove at herEastConcordhome. Whatstartedastappingafew treeshasbecomea spring time ritual.

Concord offers array of senior activities

ConcordParksandRecreationoffersarobustSenior CitizenProgrambasedat theCity-WideCommunity CenteronCanterburyRoadin Concord.Theseniorprogramisdesignedtoofferfreeandlow-cost programsforSeniorCitizens,age 55andolder.

Concord/Penacookresidentscan obtainafreeSeniorPassportwhich givesthemaccesstoamajorityof theprogrammingoffered.Non-residentscanpurchaseaSeniorPassportfor$50peryear,whichwill givethemaccessaswell.

ProgramsofferedundertheSeniorPassportinclude:indoorseniorwalking,coffeesocials,book club,knittinggroup,adultcoloring, triviaandmonthlyspecialevents.

Thewalkingprogramisoneof themorepopularactivities,as manyseniorsfindthegym’s pouredrubberfloorgentleontheir jointswhenwalking.Thewalking

groupoftenmeetsoutsidein warmermonths,tousethehalf milewalkingtrailthatcirclesthe parkbehindthecommunity center.

Inadditiontotheregularly scheduledprograms,manyspecial eventssuchasholidaycelebrations, musicalperformances,educational speakers,andluncheonsareoffered throughouttheyearforpassport holders.

Seniorprogramsthatareoffered outsideoftheSeniorPassportprogramincludeZumbaGold,Pickleball,SeniorFitnessandavarietyof yogaclasses.

ConcordParks&Recreationhas alsopartneredwiththeCAP Agencytooffermonthlylunchesto seniors.Theselunchesdorequire pre-registration,anda$2donation forlunchisrequested,butnotrequired.AnyoneinterestedcanregisterbycontactingtheSeniorCoordinator,BeckyBukowski.

Themajorityoftheseprograms takeplaceduringtheseniorprogramdrop-inhours,whichare

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JordanTirrell-Wysocki performsfor seniorsatthe ConcordCity-wide Community Center.

Mondays,WednesdaysandFridays from9a.m.to1p.m.Thesenior programisheldinthedesignated SeniorLounge,andexactdaysand timesofparticularprogramsare shownonthecalendar.TheSenior Calendarispublishedmonthly,and ifyou’dliketoreceiveacopy, simplyjointheemaillist,visitthe website,orstopbythefrontdeskat

theCity-WideCommunityCenter.

TheseniorprogramisrunbySeniorCoordinatorBeckyBukowski, whojoinedConcordParksand Recreationin2014.Sincethattime, Beckyhasaddedavarietyofprogramsandeventsforseniorsto enjoy.Beckycanbereachedvia emailrbukowski@concordnh.gov orphone603-230-4982.

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Concord-area seniors enjoy lunch at the City-wide Community Center.

The learning opportunities continue

OsherLifelongLearningInstituteattheUniversityof NewHampshireisa “learningforthefunofit,”memberdriven,volunteerbasededucational programforlifelonglearnersage50 andolderwhoareeagertoexplore ideasandinterestsinasafeandrelaxedenvironment,withacommunityofpeers.Therearenotests, grades,orcollegeprerequisitesrequiredtojoin.Inadditiontomore than300coursesofferedeachyear, events,trips,socialactivities,and volunteeropportunitiesenhance memberbenefits.

Since2004,OLLIatUNHhasprovidedintellectual,social,andculturalenrichmentopportunitiesina climatethatfostersfriendshipanda mutualsharingofideasandlifeexperiences.

OLLIcoursesareheldinand aroundfourlearningregions–CapitalRegion,GreaterManchester, MountWashingtonValley,andthe Seacoast.CoursesatOLLIatUNH differeachterm,butofteninclude

Over the years, OLLI has been my go-to organization for camaraderie, information, and fun. I am constantly amazed by the wide variety of classes, events, and opportunities. I have enjoyed offering classes, serving on committees, and most of all, learning about topics and areas I’d mused about before I left my formal job, but had never taken the time to pursue.”

getheronaregularlyscheduled basis–whetheritbein-personor online.SIGscanbeorganizedas bookandmovieclubs,craftgroups, oroutdoororcommunityadventures.

AnannualmembershiptoOLLIat UNHis$40,withadditionalcourse feesbeginningat$20.

OLLIatUNHisoneof125Osher Institutesatcollegesanduniversitiesnationwide,allofwhichare partiallysupportedthroughfunding fromtheBernardOsherFoundation.

Foradditionalinformation,please visitolli.granite.eduorcall (603)513-1377.

Sample of courses

Hereisasamplingofjustafewof thecoursesofferedinthespring term:

coursesinartsandhumanities,history,personalenrichment,science andtechnology,andsocialsciences. In-personcoursesmeetinaclassroom,atahostfacilityoffsite,or outsideenjoyingNewHampshire’s beautifulscenery.Avarietyof coursesarealsoofferedonlinevia

Hosted by: Brenda Paradis

Senior Real Estate Specialist with Hvizda Realty Group

Ph: 603-242-2819

(O) 603-232-8282 x6675 brenda@hvizdateam.com

Co-Host: David Duplessis Branch Manager at Luminate Home Loans (Team Duplessis)

Ph: 603-234- 2802

david.duplessis@goluminate.com

Co-Host: Ryan Poirier

CPA with Thrive Accounting, LLC

Ph: 603-420-9303

Zoom.Coursesrangefromoneclass tomulti-classsessions.

OLLI’sSpecialInterestGroups areanadditionalOLLImembership benefit.SIGsaredesignedtoprovideopportunityformembersinterestedinaspecifictopicorwho enjoythesameactivitytogetto-

Sociology, Religion, & Culture

CaminodeSantiago:Walkwith UsonTheWay–June12at10a.m. to12noonatGraniteStateCollege, 1750ElmStreet,Suite104,Manch-

Retiring or Downsizing: Managing the Transition (Online Event)

Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Are you nearing retirement or considering downsizing? Join us for an informative seminar on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 5:30 PM hosted by Brenda Paradis, a Senior Real Estate Specialist of Hvizda Realty Group, David Duplessis of Team Duplessis with Luminate Home Loans, Ryan Poirier with Thrive Accounting, LLC and Candice O’Neil with Hudskins + O’Neil Estate Planning!

We will discuss how to manage the transition and answer important questions such as:

• How do I know when it’s time to make a lifestyle transition?

• What are my housing options?

• How can a Senior Real Estate Specialist help guide the process?

• What are the Financial considerations and options?

ryanpo@thriveacct.com

Co-Host: Candice O’Neil Managing Attorney with Hudkins + O’Neil Estate Planning

Ph: 603 434 1770

candice@hudkinsandoneil.com

• How does a reverse mortgage work and is it right for me?

• Tax implications following the sale of my home?

• Capital gains tax?

• How will sale proceeds affect other sources of income and benefits?

• Top concerns at a certain stage of life?

• What are the basic documents everyone needs?

• How do we make things easy on our loved ones?

• What about Estate Taxes?

• What about the Nursing Home?

Registration link: https://bit.ly/retiringordownsizingseminar

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Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and advice from industry experts. Register now and take the first step towards a successful transition to retirement or downsizing!

Call 1-800-457-6833 to schedule a tour or visit hhhinfo.com

Havenwood Heritage Heights is a vibrant, friendly and unpretentious community on two campuses filled with resort-style amenities. Here, you’ll find an appealing selection of maintenance–free homes, including nine new cottages. The community offers an outdoor sports complex, fitness centers, indoor and outdoor pools, movie theater, Main Street and a variety of dining options.

This continuing care retirement community offers accommodations for assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing should the need arise. All this in the company of friends.

Life in the company of friends.

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TheCaminodeSantiagoisa500milepilgrimagewalkinSpainalong oldRomanroadsandtraderoutes. Thousandswalkthispatheachyear insearchofspiritualenlightenment,physicalchallenge,andpersonalgrowth.Hearwhatitisliketo beamodern-daypilgrimwalking thisjourney.

Judaism&Healing–May15,10 a.m.to11:30a.m.aGraniteState College(Concord),25HallStreet, Concord,NH03301oronlinevia Zoom

BeginningwiththeTorah,wefind Jewishprayersforandteachingson healingthroughoutJewishhistory. Someprayersandteachingsappear intraditionalsources,suchasthe Bible,Talmud,andMidrash(rabbinicinterpretationsofBiblical text).Othersarefoundinfolklore andstories.Regardlessofthe source,Judaism’smessageisconsistent:WhilewepraytoGodtobring healing,itisuptoustoprovidethe love,support,andeventreatments. Learnaboutthisrichtradition.

History

AllAboardtheOrphanTrain–May23,2p.m.to4p.m.atGranite

I love knowing I’m making a contribution to a very worthwhile organization and that my particular skills have an appreciative audience in OLLI.”
Jacki Fogarty, Class of 2017, OLLI at UNH member and presenter

StateCollege,25HallSt.,Concord

Comehearthemournfulwhistle ofthetrainasitcarriesabandoned babiesandchildrentobegiven awayacrossthecountry.Whenthe trainsstopped,thechildrenwere displayedonthetrainplatformfor inspectionfor“placing-out.”Ifa childwasnotselected,theygot backonthetraintowaitforthe nextstop.Brothersandsisters mightbechosenatdifferentstops, nevertoseeeachotheragain.Inthe 75-yearhistoryoftheorphan trains,between250,000and 600,000childrenwererelocated withoutcontactwiththeirbirth families.Thisclassisdedicatedto thehundredsofthousandsofchildren,thenandnow,livingonthe streetsandhopingforabettertomorrow.Wewillexplorethereasonsforstartingthetrains,what happenedtothechildren,tellsome

oftheirstoriesandwhythe “placing-out”programfinally stoppedandmakesomeconnectionstothefostercaresystemof today.

Literature

ChildofExile:TheLittlePrince fromtheSaharatoNewYork–April17&24,10a.m.to11:30a.m. onlineviaZoom

Thebelovedchildren’sbookThe LittlePrince,bytheFrenchwriter andaviatorAntoinedeSaint-Exupéry(1900-1944),wasactually writtenintheNewYorkCityareain 1942whiletheauthorwasinexile intheUnitedStatesearlyinWorld WarII.Thisnewly-expanded courseexploreshowthebooknot onlyreflectsthelifeoftheauthor, anairmailpilotinthe1920’sand 1930’s,butalsowascreatedina

wartimeandAmericanenvironmentwhichcausedtheauthorto writewhathasbeencalleda“spiritualjourneydisguisedasachildren’sstory”withitsmoral“Itis onlywiththeheartthatonecansee rightly;theessentialisinvisibleto theeye.”Requiredreadingforthis courseincludesTheLittlePrinceby AntionedeSaint-Exupery.SaintExupery:ABiographybyStacySchiff issuggested,butnotrequired, reading.

Exploring the Community

BlackHeritageTrailofNew HampshireWalkingTour–May 24,10a.m.to12noon,BlackHeritageTrail,222CourtStreet, Portsmouth

InstitutionalizedslaveryinColonialAmericaprovidedimmense wealthandmaterialculturetomany EuropeanimmigrantsandtheirdescendantsintheAmericas,as Portsmouth’shousemuseumsbear witness.Thistourbringsintofocus aneconomicsystemdependent upontheinternationalslavetrade withitsconstantsupplyofkidnappedunpaidAfricanworkersand theirdescendants,who,againstthe odds,createdoneofthiscountry’s oldestBlackcommunities.

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-What if I lose my house and life savings to a nursing-home stay?

- What if after my death, my adult child divorces or dies? Will my estate transfer to their spouse? What about my grandchildren?

- What if my adult child is battling creditors or drug addiction and inherits the estate?

Don’t miss this powerful educational session with critical guidance on grandchildren’s trusts for education; trusts for children with special needs; and how the SECURE Act affects your ability to create a multi-generational legacy.

May 2

Hooksett Public Library

Hooksett

May 4

Gibson Center for Senior Services North Conway

May 10

Nashua Senior Center Nashua

May 16

Tracy Memorial Library New London

May 22

Claremont Senior Center Claremont

May 30

Grappone Conference Center Concord

(More seminars being held throughout New Hampshire! See the website for a full listing.)

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Monadnock Region Community Health Fair

When: April 20, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Where:

Best Western Plus

401 Winchester St, Keene, NH 03431

Presented by: Dr. Vache Hambardzumyan

28 Active Aging Spring 2023 daily headlines breaking news dining & entertainment contests NEWSLETTERS N E W S L E T T E R S stay informed with sign up today! concordmonitor.com/newslettersledgertranscript.com/newsletters Providing world-class Orthopaedic care, close to home 458 Old Street Road, Suite 200 | Peterborough, NH 03458 (603) 924-2144 | monadnockortho.org Orthopaedic Excellence is Here Join Dr. Vache Hambardzumyan at the Health Fair starting at 1:30pm as he shares an overview of all the services provided by Monadnock Orthopaedic Associates with expert skill and human compassion. The Fair is free to the public.
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Keeping up with gardening trends

Byadaptingourpreviouslyheldideasofwhat lawnsandgardens shouldlooklikeforus andourneighbors,and shiftingtowhatwecandoinour yardsforalltheinsects,small mammals,birds,butterfliesand moths,wearereadytoslowdown andenjoyouroutdoorspacesas stewardsofthoseareas.Ifyou’ve beenkeepingupwithsomegardeningtrends,youmayhavealreadyreplacedsomeofyourlawn withsomenativeplantstoattract andfeedpollinators.Theseareall trendsinthepositivedirectionof theadaptivegardeningmovement. Abandontheself-centeredview andimmerseyourselfinthenaturalworldyoucanenhanceforall livingthings.Thesenewtrends willbealsoverygoodforour bodiesasweage.Whetheryou havealreadyexperiencedahealth issueyouneedtocarefororaninjuryyouwanttoavoid,theadap-

tivegardeningmovementwillbe beneficialforyou.“Ifit’sgoodfor ourbody,it’sgoodfortheEarth.”

Becominganadaptivegardener givesyouahealthierapproachto gardening,andallowsyoutotake careofyourbody,reapingallthe benefitsweknowtimeoutdoors offersus.

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YoumaybetryingaNoMow May,tohelpdandelionsfeedearly emergingbeneficialinsectswhen preciousfewflowersareblooming.

Youmayhavegrownlazyandare enjoyingcontainergardens–placingthemnotonlynearwater sourcesbutevenmixingflowers andvegetablesinonecontainer.

Haveyousteppedupyourraised bedaffectionandarenowflirting withraisedbedsonlegssoyoucan sitcomfortablyorevenstand ratherthankneelorbendover,to tendplantsinareallyraisedbed?

Thesetrendsarescience-based

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anddata-proven.Gardeningwith ecologicallymeaningfulpurpose willmeanlessmusclestrainand fewerinjuries.Limityourneedto weed,forinstance,byplanting densegroundcover,orlocally sourcedplantswhichhavealready proventheyarewelladaptedto yourarea.

Reducing, reusing plastics

Withthesetrendsinmind,how doestheadaptivegardeningmovementutilizetheadditionalideaof “keepingupwiththetimes?”

Ourawarenessoftheincreasinglymountingdepositofplasticin ourlandfills,oceansandeven farmer’sfieldsthroughtheuseof agriculturalplasticuseandmicroplasticdispersaleverywhere(measuredandmonitoredinoursoils) canbedisheartening.Wecantake somebreathsoffreshair(even knowingmicro-plasticsarelikely tobeinthatair)andrealizethere areexpertsinthehorticultureindustryworkingincreativewaysto lessentheprevalenceofplasticin ourgardens.Byfindingcreative waystocollectandrecyclepots,for instance,weseetheevolutionof plasticsortingmachineswhenpal-

letsfullofthepotsdutifullyreturnedtoourfavoritegardencentersarecleaned,sortedandrecycled.Butwherearethenewer trendsforustobeawareof?How importantisitwekeepupwiththe timestohelpmitigateandinsome smallmeasureeradicateplasticuse inthegreenhouseswherewelove tobrowse,daydreamandshop?

Thebestadviceforkeepingup withthetimes,nowthatyouarean adaptivegardenerfollowingthat philosophyandthosetrends,isto becomefamiliarwithQR codes.Thesearethesmallsquares, inblackandwhitetilepatterns,on manyitemsweseedaily.Youmay befamiliarwiththeseonthemerchandiseyoubuyorhaveseenon museumdisplayseven. QRcodes are“QuickResponse”linkstointernetinformationaboutaparticularitem.Smartphonesaretheway wecankeepupwiththetimesby gettingcomfortablescanningQR codeswhenweseethemonplants orproductsinthegardencenters. Freetouse,(somephonesdon’t evenneedaQRcodereaderapp) yousimplyaimyourphonecamera attheQRcode,andyouaretaken totheweborevenYouTubelinked tothatitem.ByusingQRcodes, plantretailersareeliminating

plastictagsandlargeplasticinformativesheetsoneachplant.You’ll getthesameinformationfromthe websitelinkedtotheQRcodeas youwouldonalargeplastictab. Thinkofthatplasticnolongerused –keepupwiththetimesandsupportthemovementandefforts shownbythecompaniesomitting plastictabswhenaprintedQR codecandeliverevenmoreinformationpertainingtotheplantor productyou’reconsidering.

Let nature be your guide

Watchwhat’sgrowing.See what’sgoingoninyouryard.This istheperfecttimeofyearbefore alltheplantsfullyleafout,tonoticeallthenuancesinyouryard. Youwillbegintoseewhatisgoing onouttherethatyouhaven’tnoticedbefore.Ifyouseelastseason’s birdneststhinkabouttheirlocationandassumethebird-identified featureswithgreatappeal.Canyou enhanceitbyaddingabirdbathor protectedwatersource?Canyou plantsimilarplantstotheone whereyouspythebird’snest? Imaginedoingthesethingscould attractanotherbirdfamilybecause ofthatplant’sstructure,coloror growthhabit.

Mental health benefits

Phoneappstoidentifybirdsby theirsongscanbeeducationaland rewardingtouse.“Merlin”isa well-respectedfreeapp,andeasy touse,byholdingyourphonethe directionofthebirdcallorsound, andlettingitlisten.Thenamesof thevariousbirdsheardand recordedthroughtheopenappwill popupalongwithathumbnailpictureofthebirdtohelpyouwithvisualidentificationandasonogram ofthesongretainedinyourphone ifyouwanttousethataspectofthe app.

Bealazygardener,slowdown, andlistenwhileyoulearn.

Doyouhaveelementsoffunand whimsyinyourgardensoyour“sit place”isentertainingwiththose light-heartedelements?Itemsthat aresentimentalormeaningfulto youwilladdextramentalhealth benefitstoyourspace.

Thetrendswefollowasweadapt ourlawnsandgardenstoouraging body’sabilitytocareforthepropertywestewardwillofferusmultiplerewards.Asthetrends change,thereasonsbehindthem willremainbasedinscienceand reinforcewhatadaptivegardeners need.Jointheadaptivemovement, belazy,andreaptherewards.

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