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Farmers' market frequenter and 70-year-old Sacramento resident Cary Nosler is rooted in nutrition.

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CarY nosLer Carves out Career as

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ike many disenfranchised young people growing up in the turbulent 1960s, Cary Nosler had no idea where life was going to take him.

Living care free in the midst of the counter-cultural revolution that was evolving throughout the country, Nosler had few concerns after graduating with a psychology degree from Sacramento State.

Yet a lingering thought kept resurfacing: What would he do for a living? A radio ad promoting a broadcasting school provided the answer for the man who would eventually be identified by his passion for healthy living — Captain Carrot.

The celebrity moniker still resonates nationally and with long-time Sacramento residents. They can recall the huge afro hairstyle of Captain Carrot, a self-taught nutritionist espousing healthy eating and living on local and national TV and radio, and later as a spokesperson for Raley’s and Sunrise Natural Foods.

Nosler’s revolutionary beliefs became gospel to some, but for mainstream folks he was preaching a quirky way of living that was foreign to the meat-and-potato crowd that Nosler believed ate poorly and were far too sedentary.

“When Cary started doing his Captain Carrot thing he was a health guru, a guy who was way out there on the fringe,” said

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CARy noSlER Age: 70 Resident: Sacramento Claim to fame: Known as nutritionist Captain Carrot family: 3 adult children (all boys) Career: TV and radio health guru, author, health food pitchman

longtime friend Jack Moncrief, who became a personal trainer thanks to Nosler’s influence. “There was no one like Cary; no one even close to where he was coming from. He was a nutritionist and saw where the health business was headed a long time ago.”

While he might have hung out on the fringe for an extended time, there’s no arguing that Nosler was on the forefront of a healthy living movement that has swung full circle more than four decades since Captain Carrot originated.

Extremely active and vibrant at age 70, Nosler could easily be mistaken for someone 20 years younger, thanks to a daily regimen that incorporates exercise, strength training, walking, Tai Chi stretching, and maintaining a meticulous diet.

After eight years in Southern California, he’s once again entrenched in Sacramento with a home in the Arden Arcade area and still practicing daily what he preaches — a healthy lifestyle.

“I hope I’ve been a good role model. What I’ve always talked about is who I really am,” Nosler said. “It’s tremendous to see the growth of organics and how it’s going nuts ($36-billion industry). We have the whole farm-to-fork movement and there are lots of farmers' markets where you can buy healthy foods. But at the same time a big part of the masses is getting fatter and sicker all the time.

It’s sad. People need to be a lot more careful about what they put in their body.”

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Some of Nosler’s beliefs were shaped as a teenager, where he developed a little different take. His grandmother bought him a book on nutrition that piqued his interest, and he got into weight training, which was hardly the norm in the early 1960s.

Although he loved sports, Nosler played more on a club level, only participating in track and field at El Camino High, where he graduated in 1964. At Sacramento State, he did many of the typical college pursuits, including joining a fraternity. But he frequently ate salads for lunch— so Nosler was hardly the poster boy for fraternity life.

Nosler graduated from Sacramento State, then spent time living in the famed Haight-Asbury section of San Francisco, although he was never a self-proclaimed hippie. He later moved to Palo Alto and that’s where a light flickered on one day when he heard a radio commercial promoting the Columbia School of Broadcasting.

“That sounds like something I might want to do,” Nosler recalls.

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2. Majority of the food one eats should be plant-based.

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4. Try to include at least 30 grams of protein three times a day.

5. At bedtime, minimize incandescent light exposure (turn off the TV). Take small amounts of melatonin.

A short time later, he was back in Sacramento and listening to the Columbia taped recordings that were mailed to him. Students listened to the pre-recorded LP (vinyl), would read the Continued on neXt page

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course text, and then take a test and record their own show, which was returned to for grading.

His professional debut behind the microphone came at KJML, an obscure Sacramento underground radio station that played top-40 music of the 1960s. He was lured away in 1971 by a whopping $160-a-month salary offer from KZAP, a burgeoning free-form rock station where the DJs picked their music and were also free to create their own on-air identity.

Nosler was a DJ, yet he also brought his healthy lifestyle opinions to the station. At the suggestion of program manager Johnny Hyde, he eventually began offering nutritional information on the noon hour. The noon host would toss out a health-related question and Nosler said, “I would just wing it.”

He must have been winging it pretty well.

The spot grew enough in popularity that Hyde suggested KZAP create a name for Nosler’s nutrition spots. Although Nosler is unclear of who provided the name, “Captain Carrot’s Organic Times” became a regular in the KZAP lineup.

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When Cary comes to one of my stores (Roseville, Auburn) he should wear dark sunglasses and a wig. He’s a celebrity. Everyone recognizes him as Captain Carrot and wants his opinion on various products.”

Nosler’s tips were so popular that he started doing commercial spots for a health food store and Captain Carrot segments on KCRA TV. While discussing topics like adding veggies and fruits to the diet, he developed what has become a lifelong friendship with Tom DuHain, a KCRA reporter and anchor who recently retired.

Nosler’s Everyday Tips For A Healthier, Longer Life," and "Captain Carrot’s Book of Good Health" — and had a Captain Carrot product line that included bread, cheese, olive oil and vitamins.

In the 1970s, Bill Gillespie started Sunrise Natural Foods, a chain of health food outlets. An admirer of Nosler’s work, Gillespie hired him to be a spokesperson for Sunrise Natural Foods. Two decades after first pitching for Gillespie, Nosler is still doing it on a regular basis.

“When Cary comes to one of my stores (Roseville, Auburn) he should wear dark sunglasses and a wig. He’s a celebrity. Everyone recognizes him as Captain Carrot and wants his opinion on various products,” Gillespie said. “Cary is well-known by everyone in the industry, not just here but nationally. He knows his stuff and is so well-liked. Our industry is very lucky to have a guru like Cary Nosler.”

“Cary was very unique. He wasn’t some Jack LaLanne type, he was young, enthusiastic, energetic,” DuHain said. “People liked Cary and respected what he said.

His Captain Carrot tips were always a great source of information. He’s had a strong influence on me and a lot of people in regards to maintaining a better diet and In the 1990s, Nosler began a nutrition talk show on KSTE radio in Sacramento that continued until 2004. He’s now heard every Saturday living healthier.” morning (8-10 a.m.) on Sirius Radio – “Forever Young” – where NosNosler’s stature as a health guru continued to evolve. ler and his co-host deliver helpful information to a national audience.

He became a regular on KPIX in San Francisco, where his TV work as a “tipster” led to recurring appearances “I never planned any of this. I carved out a place for myself,” explains on “PM Magazine,” one of the original news/enter- Nosler. “It was a combination of things ­— the hippie movement, nattainment shows that eventually went national and gave ural foods, people living in communes — everything was so new. I had a chance to fit it; the times were perfect for me.”

Nosler even more exposure.

The Nosler/Captain Carrot name became synonymous Jeffrey Weidel is a freelance writer from the Sacramento area. Visit with healthy living. He wrote two books — "Cary his website at www.Tahoeskiworld.com 8

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Mae Nakajima

at 87, she's a reguLar at Johnson ranCh raCQuet CLub and has been For two deCades

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t Johnson Ranch Racquet Club, outfitted in black leggings and a dri-fit tech shirt in one of many brilliant colors, Mae Nakajima gets her early morning workout in. Nakajima is petite and fit. She has glossy black hair, a sweet smile and sinewy arms that have obviously seen years of repetition with mini dumbbells.

She rarely misses a day at the gym, which begins with 30 minutes on a treadmill and then a yoga or On-the-Ball class with one of her favorite instructors, Pat Lee. Oh. And Mae Nakajima is 87 years old.

The octogenarian is a legend at the club, having worked out there for 20 years. She has inspired hundreds of peers

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­­ women a quarter her age. And she also has inspired her in— structors, who often use Mae’s perfect form in holding a plank or performing a sit-up on a giant bouncy ball as the demonstration for how to do it right.

“Everybody knows Mae,” Pat Lee said. “Many of the women in my 8 a.m. class have been coming for 20 years, and they all know and admire her. When doing a plank, Mae has the best form every time. I point her out to the class, and she just inspires everyone. I tell my class, ‘look, the standard here is this 87-year-old woman’.”

Though Nakajima shies from attention (she only agreed to be the subject of a story if Pat Lee was highlighted, as well), she wouldn’t dream of not starting her day with a workout. She said that getting her exercise in first thing in the morning gives her energy to accomplish errands and activities throughout the day. When she is traveling with her husband, Mitch, she tries to find a gym where she can exercise, no matter where they are.

Nakajima was raised in Loomis and Penryn on land that was confiscated from the family when they were sent to Tule Lake internment camp during World War II. Today the Granite

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Bay resident laments the loss of some of her family’s treasured Japanese dishware and other special heirlooms that were lost.

But Nakajima is not one for sitting and reflecting. She’s always on the move, which is one of her secrets to a healthy body for nearly 90 years.

“I never sit down. Even as a kid, my sister would sit and play dolls. I couldn’t stand that. I had to go outside and move,” she said. “I’ve read a lot of health books over the years, but I find that I need to listen to my body and to eat what makes me feel good, not necessarily what the health books say that I should eat.”

Lee said that her star student always comes in talking about delicious sounding recipes.

“What’s the best diet for one person isn’t right for everyone,” Nakajima said. “If I don’t eat or do what’s right for me, my body talks to me.”

She tries to keep a proper balance of acidic and alkaline foods in her diet, and slips in a little dark chocolate. Nakajima lived on the East Coast for a number of years, and she and a friend

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used to grab a sandwich on the go while visiting the White House or sightseeing during their work lunch breaks.

“I loved being near all the history,” Nakajima said.

In addition to eating right and exercising nearly every day, it might be her natural curiosity and good humor that keep her lively and young. Nakajima’s biggest fight is giving up her perfectionist tendencies, which can be frustrating if a task takes her longer than it used to.

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JRRC club members and instructors held a birthday party to celebrate Nakajima’s 85th, and they look forward to another bash when she turns 90.

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orth America's most senior-friendly ski resorts for the 2015-16 ski season have been named by SeniorsSkiing.com, an online magazine catering to older snow sports enthusiasts. Sixteen resorts in the East, Midwest, West/ Northwest, and Canada regions were recognized for having proactive efforts to meet the needs of senior skiers.

Among 98 other ski resorts who offer free skiing to seniors in the United States and Canada, Tahoe Donner was the only resort in all of California to be given this prestigious accolade.

“Results are based on input from a survey of U.S. and Canadian resorts, reader input, and industry sources,” explained Jon Weisberg, co-publisher of SeniorsSkiing.com. “They take into account free or discounted lift tickets and a variety of other features which readers of SeniorsSkiing.com have identified as important.”

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Senior ski perks Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area ■ Free lift tickets for those age 70 and older ■ Free season passes for those age 70 and older ■ Discounted season packages for those ages 60 – 69 ■ Daily discounted rates for ages 60 – 69 ■ Group senior day rates (save more by bringing friends) ■ Group senior ski/snowboard lesson packages ■ Individual or private group customized ski lessons ■ Private senior parties (book the entire mountain on select Tuesdays) ■ Free skiing by booking a holiday party ■ Discounted rental rates ■ Transportation service available from Carson City, Reno, Sacramento, San Francisco and San Jose

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Tahoe Donner offers three venues to explore each winter. At Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area, skiers and snowshoers may explore over 100 kilometers of groomed terrain and five huts throughout the expansive trail system. This year, a brand new state-of-the-art facility (Alder Creek Adventure Center) with expanded services will open, and many events will take place throughout the season, such as the new Winter Festival and Taste of Truckee gourmet tour. At Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area, skiers will reap the benefits of snow-making, new this year, while taking advantage of a variety of learn-to-ski programs and family events. Highlights include the annual Torchlight Parade and the 200-Foot Banana Split Extravaganza.

Tahoe Donner Snowplay is the perfect venue for families with children, as well as the young at heart, offering the most affordable sledding and tubing options in the area, plus snowball launching contests and more wacky events throughout the season. New to Snowplay this year is a food truck serving up delicious and affordable cuisine options.

Located 15 minutes from Lake Tahoe in Truckee, Tahoe Donner operates a wide variety of recreational facilities — some which are for members only and others which are also open to the general public. These amenities can be explored in detail at TahoeDonner.com.

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When Jon left the advertising industry in the late '70s, he decided that he wanted to start a company where he and his family could have the freedom to run things their way. Many long tough years later, the Rogers family is still growing, and so is their company. What started as a little shop on a downtown San Francisco street has become a company with global distribution, over 300 employees, and a host of coffee farms and mills all over the world.

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The family values that are the driving force of this company and its success have their origin in the Rogers Family itself.

Jon and Barbara just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. Today they work together every day, spend vacations together as well, and it is a very common sight to see grandchildren and pets running around the office they share with their four children.

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Volunteer Month of the

Ken tokutomi

Giving back to the community by supporting Salvation Army

By Kim Palaferri

M

ention the name Ken Tokutomi around the foothills and you will get a response such as, “He’s such a great guy, Ken is always giving back to our community.”

Tokutomi throughout his entire life has drawn inspiration from his parents and grandparents to succeed in life at both work and in community service. His tight-knit family taught him the value of traditional Japanese work ethics that hard work would pay off.

His parents paved the way for their children to set high standards as active members in the Placer Buddhist Church, Boy Scouts and the Parent Teachers Association.

Tokutomi is a fourth-generation resident of Placer County, graduating from Placer High, Sierra College and finishing his bachelors with a degree from Sacramento State. Since then, he’s focused his career as a certified public accountant, opening a joint practice in 1984.

Tokutomi ventured into volunteering for the Salvation Army in the social services department in 1988. Most of his work in the early years of service was to bring awareness to people on what the Army’s mission was about, while dedicating his faith in God. He utilized his faithful voice of the Army while raising money responders and victims of the fire by serving them food, hot coffee and whatever comforts they could provide. for the local organization that services thousands each year.

For every dollar raised for the Army, 83 cents of that dollar re- In 1991, Tokutomi was elected a member of the Army's advisory board and held that position for well over 15 years. Some of his work duties mains in the local community. on the board included helping with a case study with Auburn Cham“When I got on board, nobody knew what Salvation Army was ber Community Foundation, for the victims of the 49er Fire in 2009 or what they did,” Tokutomi said. to 2010. His duties were to determine who would benefit from the donated funds collected by the Foundation.

It was that valuable work that earned him the Vernon McCann Award “Mr. Auburn” by the Auburn Journal for outstanding Throughout his philanthropy career, Tokutomi has helped raised huncommunity service in 1997. dreds of thousands of dollars.

Services that speak to Tokutomi’s heart are situations where emergency services are needed, such as the Auburn 49er Fire in 2009. Tokutomi has been a key organizer for many of the other services that the Army offers, including Thanksgiving Community Dinner, bell ringing, the Gift Basket program and the Salvation Army food closet.

Tokutomi dedicates his free time to many charitable organizations.

He was previously elected as president to the Placer County Office of Education, he was past president and is current treasurer of the Japanese American Citizens League ( JACL), and continues to financially support and raise money for the Vihn Son Montagnard Orphanages in Laos and Vietnam.

“If I jump into something, I always believe I need to do it right, His passion for keeping Japanese culture and history rich in Placer and it’s something I firmly believe in,” Tokutomi said.

County runs deep. Tokutomi was a key player in facilitating funds for On the day of the fire, he and other volunteers sat in the Army with a bronze sculpture in 2013, dedicated to American soldiers of disaster relief canteen for eight hours to provide assistance to first

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Japanese decent, veterans from the World War II 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

Tokutomi is looking at future enhancements of life-size sculpture grounds located at the Santucci Justice Center, with more traditional Japanese landscaping, including Japanese maples, that will provide a sanctuary setting.

“Through more fundraising, I’d like to change the depth of field of the statue by partially closing it off in a half circle of trees, which will help create a special sanctuary for visitors,” Tokutomi said.

Tokutomi recently sold his income tax business, remaining on staff as a contractor. With the sale, Tokutomi has found that he has more time to dedicate to activities he enjoys, such as golf, taking in a San Francisco Giants baseball game, or traveling. In January 2016, Tokutomi and his wife will be fulfilling a dream by taking their first trip to the Vinh Son Orphanages in Laos and Vietnam, where he will see firsthand the work his fundraising has done.

Tokutomi said that there are no plans to slow down his work with the Salvation Army or the Japanese American Citizens League.

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1. Blend 5. Donkey 8. Excuse 12. Granny 13. Hawaiian handout 14. Yard 15. Mishap 17. Slumbering 18. Web-footed bird 19. Resist openly 21. Legitimate 23. Illusions 27. Feather adhesive 29. Enemy 31. Path around the sun 32. Shades

Puzzle No. 806

34. Function 36. Reasonable 37. Tingly 39. Mend 41. ____ in the bud 42. Vague idea 44. Freight 46. Power source 48. Skip the wedding march 51. Mountain animal 54. Not year-round 56. Motivate 57. Hosiery shade 58. Tiller 59. ____ off (started golfing) 60. Eavesdrop 61. Sweet drinks

Crossword

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Puzzle No. 542

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Sudoku

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2016CALENDAR

visit our website: calsenior.com upcoming EVENTs

Total Health and fitness expo This health event will feature live performances, demonstrations, competitions and an obstacle course for attendees.

Enjoy free samples, nutrition advice, diet plans, and gluten-free and Paleo diet options. Meet fitness experts, coaches and personal trainers. Families are invited to bring young ones to the gymnastics academy kids zone, with activities for all ages. Attendees can learn about the latest health-and-fitness industries have to offer. The expo will also feature outdoor sporting equipment, skincare, active wear, natural medicine and products and services to help kids stay active and healthy. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Jan. 9 and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Jan. 10 at Cal EXPO, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento. Admission is $4 for seniors, $7 for general admission and kids are free. For more information, visit www.

TheTotalHealthFitExpo.com or call (855) 704-1382.

Senior Centers - Events auburn Senior Center 550 High St., Auburn (530) 823-8172, auburnseniorcenter.com Classes and Activities • Aerobics-low impact • Bridge party • Cribbage club • Dancing – Ballroom class and practice – Line-dance class – Social dancing – Tea dance 22

• Greeting card craft class • Grief recovery group • Knitting, crocheting, quilting and needlepoint • Legal clinic for seniors See their website for class and activity days and times.

Ballroom dance lessons with the Auburn Social Dancers from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Tuesdays at Auburn Senior Center, 550 High St. in Auburn. Group lessons and one-on-one tutoring. Cost: $7.

Info: AuburnSocialDancers.org.

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Senior Centers - Events Elk Grove Senior Center 8830 Sharkey Ave., Elk Grove (916) 685-3160, thesceg.org

Ethel MacLeod Hart Senior Center 915 27th St. (27th and J), Sacramento (916) 808-5462, portal.cityofsacramento.org

Gadabouts Travel: Our travel office plans trips to many exciting locations. Day/casino trips, and extended trips are offered throughout the year.

• All Seasons Cafe • Art • Cards, games and hobbies • Dance • Education and technology • Exercise, wellness & fitness • Music classes • Social gatherings • Writing and language arts

BINGO at the Center: Grab a friend and join us for some fun games of bingo. The Senior Center hosts bingo each Friday at 12:45 p.m.

Stay Healthy & Fit: Join us for aerobics, Zumba Gold, Tai Chi, yoga, chair exercise, strength training or tap dancing — to name a few.

Join the Lunch Bunch (Monday-Friday): Congregate meals by ACC are served five days a week in the SGEG dining room.

Reservations are required, call 685-4804. Donations are suggested.

The Hart Senior Center frequently features special events and presentations on topics of interest to older adults.

Check their website for information about upcoming events.

Sunrise Recreation and Park District Rusch Park Community Center 7801 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights (916) 207-9691, Sunriseparks.com

Folsom Senior Center 48 Natoma St., Folsom (916) 351-3510, folsom.ca.us • Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Activities and programs are for ages 55+ (unless noted otherwise) • Senior Lounge and two activities rooms • Drop in and enjoy books, puzzles, games, organized activities and make new friends.

• No membership is required and the coffee is always hot!

el dorado hills Senior Center 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills (916) 358-3575, www.edhcsd.org Ongoing programs include: • Senior fitness • Fun bingo • Bridge • Pinochle • Hand & foot • Mexican train • Cribbage • Line dance • Canasta • Wii bowling

• Knit & crochet • Movie of the month • Computer user group • Chess club • French club • Book Club • Theater group outings • Senior stampers • Painting pals

Other classes include computer classes, cooking classes, art classes, conversational English, memoir writing, digital photography, and ukulele and guitar lessons. The Senior Fun Time Band plays a concert the last Friday of the month.

Senior Nutrition is offered at noon Monday through Friday.

Guest speakers on a variety of subjects speak weekly. A grief support group meets year-round on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Parties for all occasions and holidays are scheduled regularly.

Foothill Community Center 5510 Diablo Drive, Sacramento Bridge groups meet once a week year-round and welcome new players. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual and they play only for the love of the game.

Check the website or call for schedule information: 521-6556.

Single Deck Pinochle plays from noon to 3 p.m.

Tuesdays at Rusch Park Patio Room. New players are welcome.

However, some knowledge of the game is necessary. Double Deck Pinochle plays from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at Rusch Park Patio room.

Scrabble from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays at Rusch Park Sunrise room. New players welcome. Info: 745-3579.

roseville's senior center 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville (916) 774-5960, roseville.ca.us/seniors Activities • Games • Movie matinees • Crafts • Bingo • Free health seminars • Day trips and excursions • Book reviews • Discussion groups • Line dance • Singing group

Clubs • Quilt club • Roseville genealogy • Roseville Better Gardeners Exercise • Maidu Walkers • Nice & Easy Fitness • Chair exercise programs • Parkinson’s and arthritis fitness classes • Water fitness

See their website for additional services and support groups.

To submit a calendar listing email: rebeccar@goldcountrymedia.com

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Jamee horning | eXeCutive direCtor, seniors First

taking mediCation properLY

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e are fortunate to live in a place and time with unprecedented medical advances and access to health care. As a result, we are combating disease, slowing the aging process and generally living longer. Generally, particularly for seniors, this includes managing our health by taking a battery of medications. From hypertension meds taken since middle-age, to impossible-to-pronounce treatments needed for just a few weeks, seniors have the unenviable task of determining when, why and how to manage prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs, oftentimes all on their own.

For seniors living on their own, a missed or mistakenly taken dose can have serious ramifications. Most drugs are only effective if taken at the proper time and under specific conditions. And many must reach consistent levels in the body to be effective.

More importantly, it can be extremely dangerous to decrease those levels unexpectedly.

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, 55 percent of the elderly are "non-compliant" with their prescription drug prescriptions, meaning they don't take the medication according to the doctor's orders, and approximately 200,000 seniors are hospitalized annually due to adverse drug reactions.

There are many reasons seniors don't take their medications as prescribed. Here are some common causes of medication mistakes, and what can be done about them:

isoLation

Generally speaking, seniors living on their own are less compliant with their doctor’s instructions. If at all possible, entrust a loved one or caregiver with monitoring prescriptions, accompanying the senior to medical appointments, and compiling and maintaining a complete list of prescriptions, dosage, instructions and side effects, if any.

vision probLems

Being unable to read small print on labels or distinguish between pills can be frustrating and can lead to potentially dangerous misuse. Many pharmacies now offer larger bottles and print size; be sure to ask for this option the next time you or your loved one fills a prescription.

memorY Loss

Seniors who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer's disease may simply forget to take their medications, causing them to skip 24

doses. The opposite is also true: if they can't remember whether they took their medication, they might take it again, causing an overdose. We’ve all seen the Sunday-to-Saturday plastic pill organizers which can be extremely helpful in medication management. Now, there are many new pill organizers available, even computerized versions with alarms that sound if a dose is missed.

inCome

Seniors on fixed incomes or with limited financial means, may not have the money to buy the medications they need. Some opt to cut pills or cut back on the prescribed dose; others will go without their medication for lengthy stretches of time.

Generic versions of popular brand-name drugs are released throughout the year and are much less expensive; always be sure to ask if a generic alternative is available. Some pharmaceutical companies even offer discount programs or coupons for commonly prescribed medications, so be sure to check the manufacturer’s website.

swaLLowing probLems

Some seniors have trouble swallowing a tablet or capsule due to certain esophageal conditions. They try to chew, crush or take pills with food or drink, causing a negative effect, especially with medications that are meant to be released over time.

As an option, ask the doctor or pharmacist if the drug comes in liquid form.

hearing Loss

Hearing problems can impede an elderly person's ability to hear and follow a doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions. If possible, transcribe verbal instructions and don’t be shy about asking your health professional to repeat him or herself. And don’t forget to wear your hearing aid.

enList the heLp oF Your heaLthCare team

Your health care team – nurses, doctors, pharmacists, along with your dentist and chiropractor — is there to help you manage and maintain all aspects of your good health. Don't be shy in enlisting their help and ideas as you navigate the complexities of medication management.

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wade p. Lahman, president, FinanCiaL soLutions network

what do i do with unneeded rmds?

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s the government now requiring you to take distributions from your qualified accounts? Many are now mandated to make Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) even though they may not need them.

Once seniors reach age 70½, the IRS requires them to take withdrawals from their retirement funds including, IRA, SIMPLE IRA, SEP IRA, 401K and other retirement accounts. The amount is determined each year by one’s account balance divided by a distribution period of an IRS table.

Retirement funds cannot remain in qualified accounts forever. While taking the next step of implementing methods of distribution, seniors need to devise a sound approach to further accumulate wealth, reap the benefits of their assets, and enhance their financial legacy.

Rather than being relegated to a meager income-yielding, interest-only strategy, efficient asset positioning allows seniors to use their wealth for increased enjoyment while reimbursing assets. Oftentimes more efficient asset positioning of unneeded RMDs can place seniors in the most optimal position to significantly boost results. Though a typical concern regarding RMDs is the immediate tax ramifications, there may be strategies that seniors can use to recapture taxes paid over a lifetime of distributions.

Negative issues can be avoided, and required distributions can be converted into opportunity. Place correct strategy at the forefront, and enter the marketplace with an established plan that best prepares you to implement the most appropriate products for your individual situation.

If they are not needed for income, RMDs are prospective legacy assets. Rather than carelessly placing the funds into an arbitrary savings or investment account, seniors can explore strategies that allow them to leave the maximum amount to their heirs.

Seniors often have anxieties about requiring long-term care or becoming disabled. Unexpected financial burdens may arise. They may even worry about living too long. To be optimal protection must come first when positioning

assets. Seniors can achieve financial security with proven fact-based strategies that have stood the test of time, no matter how long they live. Forced income doesn’t need to be seen as a burden. The funds from RMDs can be a source to provide peace of mind.

The golden years are not the time to be unassured regarding wealth. Seniors may consider contacting a financial professional to help achieve an optimized financial position now. Financial advisors can assist in providing solutions to concerns, help make proper protection decisions, eliminate troublesome uncertainties, and as situations change, guide seniors to their optimal financial position.

To contact Wade P. Lahman of Financial Solutions Network, call (916) 226-1535 or email wade@fsnmodel. com. CA License #0726820 California Senior Magazine

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reCiPe dan Zahra | Food dude

smoked saLmon Serves: 4 | 21 hours prep time | 3 hours cook time

S

moking salmon could not be simpler and as I worked in my yard all day yesterday, I was greeted by the mouthwatering aroma of the smoker around every turn.

Smoking salmon is as easy as brining it and placing it in the low temperature smoker for many hours. In this case three hours at 150 to 225 degrees. Cooked until a digital thermometer reads 140 at the center of the fish. When you have liquid that needs to cover the fish completely, just put it in a Ziploc bag and pull the zipped edge over the edge of the baking dish until the fish is fully submerged. I do not have a small enough dish, so I did this and it worked perfect.

ingredients 2 cups water 1⁄2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1⁄2 cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon sea salt 4 garlic cloves (crushed) ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons fresh chopped ginger (about 2 inches by 1 inch)

directions 1. Place all ingredients in water and whisk until combined.

2. Place a 1 pound of fresh (scales removed) salmon into a Ziploc bag, set in a baking dish and pour the brine into the bag. Close the bag and if the baking dish is too big, you can pull the bag over one side until the fish is completely covered with brine.

3. Refrigerate for 20 hours.

4. Discard the brine and place the fish on wire rack in a baking pan and place back into the refrigerator for 1 hour to dry.

(This will give the fish a beautiful shiny glaze.)

5. Smoke the fish for 3 hours at 150 to 225 degrees. When done, a digital thermometer should read 140 at the center of the fish.

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