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s we were putting this September issue to bed, I got to thinking about how PrimeTime has evolved during my tenure as editor. ‘What has it been?’ I thought, ‘two years?’ More like four, apparently. I actually had to sign on to my LinkedIn account in order to remember what year I came on board as the editor. It was 2008, and here we are, four years later.

The reason I bring this up is that I can’t remember an issue yet that I have been so proud of.

I’ll be honest; it wasn’t the most fun topic to write about. Through PrimeTime, I’ve interviewed actresses and writers, scientists and pilots. Just last month, the “classics” theme brought me to A&W for root beer floats and into the audience of arguably the state’s best barbershop quartet.

This issue isn’t necessarily the “prettiest,” either. Give Creative Director Linda Nadeau half decent photos, and it never ceases to amaze me what she creates. She has completely changed the look of this publication, for the better, and just when I think I’ve seen it all, she creates an even more beautiful product. Linda makes the stories worth reading, and with her covers, she makes issues worth picking up. So when it comes to graphics to go along with stories, the caregivers’ issue is less exciting, comparatively.

The reason I’m so pleased with this issue, then, is that I think we’ve really created a resource for families.

While I’m too young to be part of the sandwich generation that is most often faced with the dual challenge of raising young families and simultaneously caring for aging parents, I do know a thing or two about the hurdles they face. As a child of someone with a debilitating autoimmune disease, I have been given a glimpse into the complex issues facing caregivers.

In speaking to other families going through this difficult time, it seems that the universal reaction is, “where do I start?”

Getting older isn’t always easy, and the thought of not being able to live independently is not an idea anyone wants to face. Still, it’s a reality, and many adult children or spouses are forced to make important decisions on behalf of their loved one.

If this is a situation you find yourAugust 2012 self in, or someday might, use this issue 1944 Warwick Ave. of PrimeTime as a primer in caregivWarwick, RI 02889 ing. Elder law attorney Laura Krohn 401-732-3100 FAX 401-732-3110 walked us through the legal paperwork Distribution Special Delivery and preparations that should be made, and touched upon how families can financially protect themselves from longPUBLISHERS term care bills that can break the bank.

Barry W. Fain, Richard G. Fleischer, Scott Sanborn from the Rhode Island John Howell Health Care Association has worked with many families as they find the EDITOR Meg Fraser right long-term care facility for their megf@rhodybeat.com loved one, and he took us on that journey with him. He provides you with an MARKETING DIRECTOR idea of what questions to ask and what Donna Zarrella information to have at the ready if a donnaz@rhodybeat.com nursing home or assisted living facility is in your future. During that search, Creative Director you can refer back to our grid of Rhode Linda Nadeau Island facilities, which gives you a basic lindan@rhodybeat.com idea of the services offered and the inWRITERS surance accepted.

Jessica Botelho, Don Fowler, Perhaps most important for careTerry D’Amato Spencer, Elaine M. Decker, givers reading this issue is our interJohn Howell, Joan Retsinas, Kim Kalunian, view with Carmen Roy and Dr. Anita Mike Fink, Meg Chevalier, Cynthia Glinick, Minkin. Although they specialize in Joe Kernan, Kerry Park working with caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients, they agree that no matter ADVERTISING what ailments your loved one faces, the REPRESENTATIVES health of the caregiver is just as imporDonna Zarrella – donnaz@rhodybeat.com tant as the health of the patient. If you Carolann Soder, Lisa Mardenli, Janice Torilli, do not take care of yourself, you can’t Suzanne Wendoloski, Gina Fugere take care of anyone else, and Roy and Minkin share techniques for coping.

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On Your Mark Where to start in the long-term care marathon Attorney Laura M. Krohn’s workspace in East Greenwich isn’t your typical law office. The waiting room is cozy and relaxed, and they have a new puppy, available for pet therapy.

For Krohn, the needs of seniors are paramount, so she delivers her services in a way that puts them and their families at ease.

More and more often, she encounters adult children who are helping to care for their parents but are unsure of where to start. The health care and long-term care maze is difficult to navigate, and when you factor in resistance from parents who are perhaps reluctant to give up control, it can be a challenging time.

Elder law attorneys can help make things easier. Both in her office and through her Senior Resource Guide, which is in its third edition, Krohn strives to do just that. We caught up with her to ask about how families can best approach long-term care planning.

Often times, a caregiver steps into a situation with an aging parent or other loved one having never looked at their personal documents or finances before. Where do you start?

Each time an appointment is booked, whether by client or family or professional, we send out a confirmation letter with a list of requested documents to bring in. This encourages the client to start looking in drawers, through mail, cupboards and everywhere they may see something that looks relevant. It is better to bring it all in - “the kitchen sink” - and I help to sort through what is relevant and what is not relevant. From there, we write to companies and gather the most recent information on each asset.

If an adult child feels their parent or loved one is not making sound financial decisions due to some kind of impairment, what recourse do they have to intervene?

See an elder law attorney immediately. Even if a family member thinks the parent is not capable of making decisions, they could be wrong. Experienced elder law attorneys know how to communicate with clients and can assess if the client is capable of signing documents. Even clients with dementia may have moments of lucidity where they can understand and execute documents. It is better to try this before proceeding directly to a guardianship hearing. Of course, if there is disagreement in the family, or if the attorney cannot assess, then a doctor’s opinion will be appropriate.

When do you start? Is it too forward to ask that loved one to review paperwork or important legal documents well before a caregiver relationship is necessary?

My friend Gus recently asked me this question. Indeed, it is a very common question. I believe everyone age 18 and over should have power of attorney for finance and for health in place. Accidents happen and it is better to be prepared than to find yourself in Guardianship Court to handle a loved one’s affairs. The second part of your questions is a bit more difficult to answer because it really depends on the family dynamics. It is not necessary to share all financial information simply because a person is aged. I think it is more important that family members just know where to find documents in the event of an emergency. Also, if a family member is appointed as the Agent in a Power of Attorney, this person should know and should have a copy of the document.

What can a caregiver do when that loved one resists sharing personal finance or legal information?

Nothing, if the loved one is competent. Again, just because someone is old doesn’t mean they can’t make their own decisions regarding finances. It is comparable to an adult child who will not take their parent’s advice. In some cases, the loved one is showing signs of dementia and the family member is proper in seeking information. Those are the cases we see the most. This is why our office is inviting and friendly, with baby blue walls and white conference room tables.

Once the client relaxes, they tend to be more trusting and open.

If an elderly person has not assigned guardianship or Power of Attorney, what course of action follows, particularly when there are multiple children involved who may not be on the same page?

Guardianship is only necessary if the client does not have a Power of Attorney and is no longer competent to execute the document, or in cases where the Power of Attorney in existence is not working because the Agent may not be appropriate and again, the client is no longer competent to execute a new document.

In cases where I am advising the client on a Power of Attorney, I try to counsel and educate the client on the amount of power being given to this person, and the risks involved. It is not a matter of the ages of the children; it is a matter of the integrity of the person you are appointing and their characteristics. The child may be the oldest and the most wonderful son or daughter; however, if they are financially irresponsible or if they are having money problems themselves, it is not wise to appoint that child.

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When an emergency nursing home or long-term care situation arises, what finances are in play and what are off limits? Are the caregivers’ financial holdings ever tapped into?

These are some of our most important cases. When a spouse is permanently placed in a nursing home, our job is to protect the healthier spouse from becoming impoverished on nursing home expenses. We do this by accelerating Medicaid eligibility as much as possible. Most assets are countable, but there are exceptions.

Without advanced planning, even the assets that are not counted, such as the primary home in Rhode Island, will be vulnerable in probate because there will be a lien on assets that pass into probate.

How can a caregiver best financially protect themselves and their loved one?

It is not about just protecting assets. We seek to become familiar with the clients, their family dynamics, their health and finances and their objectives. This is a starting point. It is what is in the best interest of my client that guides me in advising them. The senior is always the client, regardless of whether or not he or she is competent. In our office, we handle all aspects of the planning, from caregiver support group meetings to assistance with nursing home placement. Therefore, we are actively involved with the family for the long haul. It is important to take all the above into consideration and have foresight. Any plan I put in place should be a plan that will work into the future and have some flexibility to change.

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Home is Where the Heart Is Dorothy had it right when she said, “There’s no place like home.”

Nothing can replace the feeling of coming home to a familiar place, settling down in your favorite chair and lighting a fire in a fireplace surrounded by family photos. Home is where you raise your children, where you celebrate holidays and where you make memories.

Leaving home then, at any age, can be an upsetting and often scary concept.

Still, for many older Rhode Islanders, leaving home could be a necessity.

It could be an emergency situation, like a fall, that necessitates long-term care or residential rehabilitation. Or it could be the normal aging process, making it too difficult to live independently. No matter what circumstances take you or a loved one out of the home, it is important that the facility you settle on is the right one for your family.

Scott Sanborn deals with seniors and caregivers on a daily basis as the executive director of the Oak Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, a Kindred Health Care facility. As first vice chair of the Rhode Island Health Care Association (RIHCA), he also sees how those issues transcend specific properties and apply to nursing homes and assisted living facilities across the state.

The issues are the same, and so are the questions that caregivers and patients have as they try to find the right facility for their family.

Sanborn advises families to first look at the RIHCA website (www.RIHCA. com) and narrow down their search. The list of facilities allows you to search by location, so families can ensure that loved ones are close enough to visit. From there, the research begins.

“They want to look at www.medicare.gov and look for that particular facility and get an idea of the quality of the facility,” Sanborn said, explaining that through quality satisfaction surveys, facilities are given star rankings. “The higher the star, theoretically the better the facility. The customer satisfaction surveys really ask a lot of questions about all different areas about the operation.”

From housekeeping and nutrition to nursing care and staffing levels, these surveys cover the gamut of services available.

The trick, Sanborn said, is to begin considering these options before an emergency situation arises.

“My advice to them is to start before they get into those kind of situations. Have an idea of where they would like a placement; have an idea of what services the facility offers,” he said.

No survey or patient review can replace a visit to the facility, however. No website in the world can give you a feel for the atmosphere of a nursing home or assisted living facility.

“My advice is to go visit the facility,” Sanborn said. “It leads to more informed decisions and it leads to a higher level of comfort.”

If these tours happen prior to placement being necessary, families have time to examine all their options and have a more relaxed discussion about the needs of the person moving.

Once the move-in date is imminent, families should provide the facility with necessary information. Sanborn said a good start is an overview of medical conditions, basic biographical information and what financial coverage the soonto-be resident has, such as Medicare or insurance.

“Those are the simple pieces of information I would be looking for. From there, I could make an informed decision of whether there’s an appropriate placement at the facility,” he said.

Placements that take place after visits and multiple meetings, he added, make for a “smoother transition.” There are a lot of questions to ask, and all parties involved should feel informed and comfortable.

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Nursing homes deliver improved care and family atmosphere Among the questions Sanborn advised families to ask, is for a general overview of the facility. How many residents live there? What services and programs are available? What are the facility’s strengths? What insurance do they accept? And how are they staffed?

Staffing levels and available services, whether they are medical or recreational, are common concerns for potential residents and their families.

At no time should families hesitate to ask questions; they are looking out for the best interests of their loved one, and it is the job of the administrators to alleviate their fears.

“It would give the facility the opportunity to provide a measure of comfort to the families,” Sanborn said.

The needs and priorities of the individual requiring care should be paramount to the discussion. There are physical needs, of course, including specialty care like locked dementia wards or on-site physical and occupational therapy. There are also personal and social needs, though, and those should not be lost in the shuffle.

“Studies have shown that the recovery rates for residents are seen with not only the technology and clinical capabilities, but the whole ambiance. The ambiance has as much to do with the recovery as the clinical care,” Sanborn said. “The facilities are much more home-like, they’re more cheerful, they’re much more active.”

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“The nursing homes are not a final stop for patients now. The nursing homes are just another step or another option that people have to meet their care needs,” Sanborn said. “The nursing homes of today are able to handle a much, much higher level of care acuity than they ever were before.”

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Frances Beatrice Piccirilli’s collection of dolls and other knick-knacks are safely arrayed on shelves and they greet you at eye level when you enter her home.

Nat Piccirilli’s guitars are in danger of someone walking into them, not because he’s careless but because there seems to be one in every room in the house.

“I have ten guitars, three banjos, a mandolin and three violins,” said Nazareth Piccirilli, the 92-year-old musician who has been making money with his music since he was a teenager.

“When I was 16, I was on the radio [the former WEAN in Providence] and the host said, ‘Nazareth? What kind of name is Nazareth for a musician? You’ve got to change that.’ Then he suggested I use ‘Nat’ and it has been Nat ever since.”

Actually, Nazareth Piccirilli started playing violin at the age of seven and picked up the guitar in his early teens.

He says it was because he fell in love with it but, as a kid growing up in the 1930s, it was probably because the guitar leant itself to jazz more readily than the violin.

“One of my heroes was Django Reinhardt,” he explained. “He just blew my mind. It was amazing what he could do with his guitar. Charlie Christian was another big influence. And Tony Mottola.”

However as much he loved his music, it was the Great Depression after all and even the youngest kids had to chip in to help the family. Nat went to work with his father in the cement business and relegated music to a sideline. When World War II reared its ugly self, he was a natural for the Seabees, the engineering and construction arm of the United States Navy, and a less convivial spell building a military infrastructure in the Aleutian Islands, off the coast of Alaska.

“It was a dismal, cold place,” said Piccirilli, “where it rained and snowed sideways.”

But Piccirilli made the most of it and also learned that being able to make music and entertain people was a very valuable skill in such a forlorn landscape.

“It meant that you got things that wouldn’t be available to everyone,” he said. “Like whiskey. You have no idea how expensive whisky was. A bottle cost

$50 and, in those days $50 was a lot of money…I got to use a darkroom, where I put together photographic Valentines, with hearts on them, to send to Frances.

We still have one that I was looking at the other day.”

As the war progressed, the Seabees worked their way across the Pacific, building airfields and hospitals as the allies slowly closed around the Japanese homeland.

“We built a 3,200-bed hospital on Guam and we returned 3,200 men to their units,” he said, with understandable pride. “We were working on Okinawa and islands, getting ready for the invasion of Japan when Harry Truman dropped the A-bombs. People have no idea how many lives were saved by that.”

Being a musician also meant that Piccirilli got to play with the USO shows as they island-hopped across the Pacific. Each military base had a core of servicemen who could form a band to back the likes of Bob Hope and his tour mates.

“Bob Hope was a nice guy and he was always cracking jokes with the men, whatever he was doing.”

After the war, Piccirilli was back in Rhode Island, reunited and then married his beloved Frances. They both knew that was inevitable, if he returned from the war.

“Our parents thought it was wiser to wait until he got home before we married,” said Frances.

“If I got home,” interjected Piccirilli.

“There was no way of knowing whether I would.”

After a brief stint with his father’s cement business, Piccirilli applied to be a letter carrier for the Postal Service. He liked the work and it gave him time to play and teach music, until he retired at the age of 52 to devote as much time to music as he wanted. He came to forge some musical connections that got him gigs all over the country. He was a sideman for a number of people not necessarily famous for music, like Jack Lemmon and Robert Montgomery [father of Elizabeth Montgomery of Bewitched fame]. He has played for George H.W. Bush in GUITAR –PAGE 21 September 2012

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Educating yourself about Alzheimer’s Roughly 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease.

That figure is significant, yet in a recent quiz given to more than 1,000 people by Senior Helpers, an in-home senior care agency, 67 percent failed.

Clearly, Alzheimer’s education is critical. Recognizing this, Senior

Helpers is offering a free Alzheimer’s video education program called Senior Gems.

“We have a crisis in America because Alzheimer’s is a deadly epidemic, yet this quiz shows many people still don’t know enough about the disease or how to best communicate

with a loved one who has it. As our population grows older and lives longer, families will need survival skills to cope through the various stages of the disease and manage the stressful toll it takes on everyone,” said Peter Ross, CEO and founder of Senior Helpers and co-creator of the Senior Gems

program. “We launched Senior Gems to give caregivers and family members a hands-on guide for education and survival.”

Take the Alzheimer’s quiz to see how you stack up, and send away for the Senior Gems program by visiting www.seniorhelpers.com/seniorgems.

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6. Can you prevent Alzheimer’s?

a) True, other parts of the brain are not damaged by Alzheimer’s b) False, it affects memory and language skills c) True, it spreads through the memory center, eventually keeping it from working at all d) False, it affects memory, language, vision, sensation and motor skills, and decision making ability

a) Yes -You can prevent Alzheimer’s with a healthy diet. b) Yes - You can prevent Alzheimer’s with brain exercises. c) No - you cannot prevent Alzheimer’s.

Can you get Alzheimer’s if no one in your 2. family has/had it?’ a) Yes - Anyone can develop the disease. b) No - Alzheimer’s is purely genetic. c) No - a family member on your mother’s side must have had Alzheimer’s to put you at risk of developing it.

the most common ‘early’ sign of 3. What’s Alzheimer’s disease? a) Can’t remember NEW information b) Can’t remember OLD information c) Can’t remember ANY information

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a) 10-14 years old b) 2-10 years old c) 30-35 years old d) 14-18 years old e) 35-45 years old f ) 26-30 years old g) Late teens to early 20s h) 45-50 years old

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These are all risk factors for Late Onset Alzheimer’s - 8. which is the greatest known risk? a) Brain injury b) Increasing age c) Genetics d) Heart attack or stroke e) Stress f ) Diet g) Diabetes h) Obesity

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Yield: 2 servings 1 tablespoon butter 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup Port or Madeira 1 medium baguette (approximately 12 to 14 inches) 4 ounces Roth Grand Cru Gruyere, sliced 8 ounces deli roast beef, shaved or thinly sliced 1 cup au jus or dark beef broth Preheat oven to 375°F. Over medium heat, sauté onions in butter until soft, lightly browned and caramelized. Turn heat to medium-high, add Port or Madeira, and cook until liquid has almost evaporated. Set aside until serving.

Split baguette down the center, leaving loaf intact.

Place cheese in bottom of baguette. Top with roast beef and caramelized onions. Wrap baguette in aluminum foil and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until hot.

To serve, remove foil and slice baguette in half. Serve each portion with a small cup of hot au jus or beef broth for dipping.

Bacon Mac & Cheese Recipe by Chef Michael Symon

Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1 quart (4 cups) heavy cream 4 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped

Salt and cracked black pepper to taste 1/2 pound bacon, diced, fried crisp and drained 1 pound elbow macaroni or short hollow pasta, cooked according to package directions and drained, reserving 3 teaspoons pasta water 8 ounces Roth Grand Cru Gruyere, grated

Chopped chives for garnish Place cream in large saucepan with rosemary. Add salt and pepper. Bring to boil and keep at boil until reduced by half (be patient, this takes some time). Stir in bacon and pasta and simmer until hot; add the cheese and reserved pasta water.

Stir until cheese is melted. Garnish with chopped chives. Serve immediately.

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Yield: 4 sliders 1 pound ground beef

Salt and pepper to taste 6 ounces Roth Grand Cru Gruyere, thinly sliced 4 slices bacon, cooked and cut in half 4 small hamburger buns, lightly toasted

Lettuce, tomato, roasted red peppers and onions (optional) Preheat grill. Season beef with salt and pepper, and form into 8 small, thin patties.

Evenly place 3 ounces cheese in the center of 4 patties. Top with remaining patties, and firmly press edges to seal.

Place sliders on grill. Just before sliders reach desired internal temperature, top with remaining sliced cheese and cook for 1 to 2 additional minutes, or until cheese begins to melt.

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Dining with friends At the Providence Jewish Community Center’s lunchtime Senior Café, operated by Jewish Family Service, the food nourishes bodies; the camaraderie nourishes spirits. Meet Robert Groh, 90 years young. He juts out his hand: “Shake the hand that shook the hand of Admiral Byrd.”

When Admiral Byrd visited Binghamton, N.Y., in the 1930s, Groh’s Boy Scout troop greeted the explorer. For 30 years, Groh worked as a clerk at the U.S. Postal Service. Through his ham radio, he spoke daily to hundreds of people around the globe – he laughs, calling himself a “kosher ham.”

After Groh’s wife Ruth broke a hip, he cared for her until she went to a nursing home. Soon afterward, the couple moved – she to the Jewish Home in Fall River, he to Providence, to live with his daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Howard Mintz. Groh visits Ruth a few times a week.

By now, Groh has settled into life in Providence. He logs onto email, not the ham. He goes to weekly services at Beth Shalom. His daughter and son-inlaw “watch over me like a hawk.” One day, his son-in-law remarked, “You don’t look too steady. You need a cane.” And now Groh has one. The cane is useful, since twice a week he walks to the cafe.

Rosalie Gilstein, older at 97, but still young, gets a ride to the café. A hip replacement has made walking harder, but she still drives. She has lived on the East Side for 48 years. She worked in cosmetics – selling makeup, demonstrating it and doing makeovers – mostly at the Peerless Department Store. For enjoyment, she baked. Until recently, each holiday season she made 25 trays of cookies to give out. One daughter lives in Arizona, where her granddaughter and great-grandson, now 18 months old, also live. Her other daughter lives with her.

Tom Pearlman sits near an adorable 18-month-old girl, Selina. Tom was born in Providence. His parents met at the University of Michigan, where his mother was Phi Beta Kappa, Class of 1920. The newlyweds returned east (his mother was from Fall River). In Providence, the couple ran the Sterling Shoe Store, next to Loew’s movie theater. One of 11 children, Tom went to Classical High School, where he was all-state football, then Amherst College (’49) and Harvard Law School (’52). Until he retired The Jewish Community two years ago, he practiced family law. Outside the office, Center’s Senior Café, on he was a city councilman for 20 Elmgrove Avenue in Proviyears and a state representative dence, serves kosher meals on for eight years. Tom’s children Wednesdays and Fridays. On are scattered – two in California, one in New York – as are Wednesdays, the café offers his 11 grandchildren. Angel a speaker or activity from 11 Torres has brought Tom to the to 12, with lunch at noon. On Café, along with his daughter Selina. For the past year, Angel, Fridays, lunch is served at Selina and Angel’s wife, Ana, noon; a program follows the have lived with Tom, caring for meal. Jewish Family Service him. operates a companion Senior Families evolve. Parents move in with children; chilCafé at Temple Am David in dren, with parents. Trusted Warwick that serves meals companions join the family cirMonday through Friday, with cle. At different stages, different programs offered from 11 to ages, we all care for each other.

But sometimes people need a 12 and lunch served afterbreak from their homes, from ward. The Jewish Community their families – a senior version Center asks for a $3 donation of Starbucks. The Jewish Community Center’s Senior Café is to defray the costs. Diners a homey gathering-place. Robshould sign up in advance. ert, Rosalie, Tom and up to For more information, or to 18 other diners come to eat a make a reservation, three-course lunch, to chat with each other, to joke with direccontact Neal Drobnis at tor Neal Drobnis, who oversees ndrobnis@shalomri.org or the café, and Arlene Jacobs and 861-8800 ext. 107.

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Wings and (other great) Things I recently read an article online that listed the top 10 chain restaurants for wings. To me, they all taste the same. If you want wings that are more daring and tasty, mosey on over to Wings and Things at 250 Brook Street, on Providence’s East Side.

Joyce likes her wings hot, and I do not, so with over 20 sauces to choose from, we can both satisfy our taste buds. The sauces range from mild to “atomic,” which is listed after X-hot, scorching and blistering.

The Cajun is very tasty, perfect for Joyce, but a challenge for me.

Other favorites include buffalo garlic, teriyaki, sweet and sour, honey mustard, lemon pepper and Jamaican jerk. Barbeque sauces include their original recipe, classic, smokey and sweet and bold.

We figured that over the course of a year, we could try them all but they keep adding new ones, like the Jack Daniel’s sauce we devoured last week.

They do a big takeout and delivery business, especially with the Brown and RISD students and the police sub-station next door (You know your car is safe in the strip mall parking lot).

We prefer eating there because we can leave the bones and sauce-covered napkins for their trash collector. They give you plenty of napkins and wipes, plus a side of bleu cheese and carrots, and three times as much sauce as the chains.

You can get your chicken on the wing or as tenders or boneless chunks. We prefer the good, old-fashioned wings, with all their messiness.

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But I can make it less stressful.”

The other great things on the menu include popcorn and buffalo shrimp, which are great with bleu cheese or ranch dressing. Joyce prefers the Cajun.

The French Fries also come Cajun and seasoned, or you may prefer cheese or chili cheese fries. Macaroni and cheese, dirty rice and red beans, baked beans and rice, join chili and cheese nachos as must-haves.

Other “Things” include combos, black angus beef burgers with toppings ranging from $4.69 to the $5.89 bacon burger, plus a variety of chicken, pork, steak and other ingredients in sandwiches and wraps.

The key word is still chicken, and for us, wings are the way to go. We have always found the wings to be of good size, with plenty of meat on the bone, and cooked just right.

Prices are quite reasonable, beginning with five pieces for $4.30, up to 100 for $49.45. We make a meal out of 20 for $11.60.

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Jan Evan Whitford’s world Come enter Jan Evan Whitford’s world – the real and the imagined.

The real one comprises a passel of distinct characters – the knitter, the gossiper, the fisherman, the adolescent delinquent, the socialite, the recluse. He has met them, and a lot more, through his summers of gate-keeping at a Jamestown camping ground. People are interesting, unique creatures, endlessly fascinating to the onlooker with imagination.

Through Jan’s imagination, those real people – or composites of them – have traveled from campground to the printed page. Jan, a former cartographer, now retired, spends chunks of time letting quirky people root around in his imagination, putting them in different situations, letting them do what they want, and chronicling their stories.

Jan is, in short, a mystery writer; and although he doesn’t list “writer” when asked his occupation, he could.

Five years ago, he started with character sketches of people he encountered.

Those sketches segued into his first mystery, “Mystic Island,” set in Rhode Island, with a story that revolved in part around a fictional letter from World War II stashed in an old bunker at a Rhode Island campground (Jamestown’s Fort Getty inspired the World War II link).

The protagonist, Nikki O’Connor, is an environmental police officer, affectionately known as the campground’s “Clam Cop.” Selling “Mystic Island” was its own adventure. Jan plunged into the world of agents and publishers.

“I got 160 rejections,” he recalls. Persistence, though, paid off. Eventually he found a niche publisher that specialized in mysteries. She liked the first five chapters, but told him from the outset that he had to envision a series of adventures for Nikki, letting her solve more mysteries, letting her life-story evolve, giving readers a reason to like her. The one-time mystery, with a one-time detective, would rarely be profitable enough to publish.

So, even while Jan was winding up Nikki’s first mystery, he was working on her second. The second mystery (more of a suspense thriller), “Mystic Fear,” was recently published. It brings Nikki back.

This time she has married her lover from “Mystic Island.” She still works at the campground, this time as a park ranger, but she still travels around familiar spots in Rhode Island. Native Americans, particularly one campground resident, play a role. This mystery revolves around a

rare, valuable purple pearl; Jan had read in the Providence Journal about one such rarity, found in a Bristol shop. For this story, Jan has added a creepy villain with a mother complex – an ex-con out for revenge, reminiscent of Hannibal Lector.

When this ogre is released from prison in New Mexico (Jan’s home state), he joins up with a woman he had betrothed in prison. Trailing mayhem in his wake,

he leaves New Mexico for Rhode Island, to hunt down Nikki. Jan’s new agent had urged adding a true ogre to the mix of characters.

“The agent said that everybody loves a Hannibal Lector,” he said.

This mystery also adds the unlikely duo of a teenage delinquent and a Brown undergraduate – characters left on the cutting room floor from a draft of “Mystic Island.” Even though he had dropped them from the finished book, they remained in his imagination. Jan honed this story to focus more on the plot.

“I wrote it in the third person, not in Nikki’s voice,” he said.

The book’s cover is a scary rendition of the old Sockanosset Training School. Jan’s wife Barbara painted the old buildings in oil on canvas, giving the scene an ominous feel. As a Rhode Island native, Barbara remembered it as “the bad boys’ school,” where parents threatened to send their children if they didn’t behave. Once again, Jan has plunged into the world of marketing. He will talk about Nikki’s adventures in libraries, has distributed copies of “Mystic Fear” and has followed up with the publisher’s suggestions. He has led workshops at writers’ conferences.

Nikki will not disappear after “Mystic Fear.” She is to emerge in a third mystery.

The characters are by now rooted in Jan’s imagination.

“I put them in a situation, let them do what they do, and write it down. The plot sort of evolves on its own,” he said.

Ten thousand words are stashed in a word-processor. The agent, the publisher and Nikki’s fans are waiting.

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Warwick native Dr. William Ferris rang in his 104th birthday in August, and celebrated in style. An avid poker player, he celebrated the milestone occasion with friends and family at Foxwoods Resort and Casino.

He enjoyed a day of Live Action Poker, one of his favorite games, and dug into a lavish cake provided by Executive Pastry Chef Franck Iglesias, from the Foxwoods Bake Shop.

Born on August 8, 1908, the number 8 has played prominently in Ferris’ life. He weighed eight pounds at birth and had eight living relatives at the time. He noted that his mother used to tell him he ate too much, prompting another “eight” reference.

Ferris graduated from the former Cranston High School, and played hockey there. He then graduated from the University of Rhode Island and, in 1935, from the New England School of Optometry. An optometrist by day, Ferris spent his nights enjoying his family. He was married for 60 years, before his wife passed away in 1995. The couple had two daughters and one granddaughter.

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Caring for the Caregiver Carmen Roy comes from a nursing background. She started as a nurse’s aide at the age of 16, and learned early on that she loved working with older adults. She loved their stories, and decided to zero in on seniors by becoming a geriatric care manager under longtime mentor Corinne Russo, the former Rhode Island director of elderly affairs. In 2002, she started Elder at Home, LLC, a geriatric care management service.

Dr. Anita Minkin started her career as a social worker and began working with older people in the late 1980s, having always appreciated the experiences of seniors based on her own strong relationships with her immigrant grandparents. She earned her doctor in gerontology in 2007 and opened her own practice as a geriatric social worker, specializing in caregiving and the mental health of seniors. In 2009, she began mediating caregiver support groups in North Kingstown.

They came from different paths, but met at a crossroads thanks to their shared love of helping older people. They have worked together to combine social work and nursing for a comprehensive approach to caring for seniors. And for the past year, the pair has teamed up to offer an ongoing monthly support group for caregivers of seniors afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease.

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While their support group is specifically for caregivers dealing with Alzheimer’s, they say the emotions caregivers in general go through are similar across the board. Caring for an aging parent, loved one or spouse is a challenge, and they believe that care cannot be delivered well unless the caregiver is also caring for himself or herself.

“Research shows caregivers can die before the people they’re taking care of.

They neglect their own health issues,” Minkin said.

She cited caregiving issues as affecting chronic stress, depression, high blood pressure, poor diet, weight gain or loss, ulcers, muscle aches and loss of sleep.

“They have to make the time to do the things they get nourishment from,” Roy said. “It’s necessary.”

Many of the caregivers they see are part of the sandwich generation. They’re adult children in their 50s who are still working and have high school or college-age children. They have busy lives of their own, but are suddenly faced with important care decisions for their aging parents. They don’t know where to turn for help.

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Support groups boost physical, emotional health of families Fortunately, Minkin said, there is more awareness about avoiding caregiver burnout. Unfortunately, there is a lot of pride involved, and caregivers can still resist.

“I think most people start off thinking they can do this themselves, and in their minds, they’re the best people to do it because they know the family member better than anyone,” Minkin said. “This is an industry cliche, but it’s a marathon, not a sprint.”

At some level, caregivers recognize that it’s too much to care for someone alone. Geriatric care managers like Roy can access the necessary resources to deliver care effectively. In her own career, she often attends doctors appointments to support caregivers and to help them understand diagnoses and courses of treatment.

One of the biggest challenges she and Roy face when working with caregivers, is setting a course of treatment when the loved one in question is unable to voice their opinion.

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Budd in Bloom “What have been the highest points in your career?”

Not a very apt or good question to ask a performing artist. The passionate singer flings out the words and lyrics for tomorrow, not for yesterday. A vocalist enjoys the moment, not the memory. I spoke to Julie Budd and she replied with imagination and verve.

“I like the words of Congressman Tom Lantos, who declared, ‘I’ll tell you the secret of life. It is, the power of hope.’”

Wow. Julie Budd has delivered ballads in Yiddish in Israel, where the people speak Hebrew but listen to the lure and the lore of Yiddish.

“In fact, Yiddish music, Klezmer, has come back all over Europe. It attracts crowds – not, tragically, the Jews – from Poland to France!”

Julie started her life on stage as a child. Labor laws prevented her from performing in supperclubs, in the presence of alcohol, but she appeared on television shows as a pre-teen and throughout her adolescence, the experience teaching her the skills she would need. She traveled with the great, groundbreaking comedians, the inventive and innovative artists as well as everybody in the business from Bob Hope to Liberace.

“But I loved George Burns and Jack

Benny the most deeply. Jack was a genuinely modest and self-effacing person, and George was a darling. I liked him in the role of God,” I told Julie on the telephone, from my Rhode Island summer retreat to her abode, so that it was the sound of her voice and the give and take of our conversation that furnished me with the fun of communication. I asked her about her favorite partners in the entertainment business, and she sent me a list of names of the many iconic figures with whom she explored the world, both here and across the ponds of the planet.

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Make every day Small Business Day Many years ago, Joyce and I rented an apartment from Italian immigrants who owned a small fruit stand. We heard them leave to go to market before the sun came up, and return every evening after dark. Marie would tell us stories of her parents in Italy, who also owned a fruit stand, which was next door to the butcher, across the street from the baker and on the same block with the pharmacist, cobbler and tailor.

Small family stores were passed down from generation to generation.

Women went to market daily with their burlap bags, buying fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and bread from small, independent merchants.

Many of these people brought their skills and trades to America, setting up shops in places like Federal Hill and small town Main Streets. They all knew the local merchants, and they in turn knew their customers.

Remember the days, not that long ago, when there was a drug store on

every corner, meat markets where the butcher prepared that special cut of beef on his chopping block, and fish markets where all the fish were right off the boat?

The advent of the big box stores wiped out most of the small business entrepreneurs, making one-stop shopping the wave of the future. All but a handful of the hundreds of family-owned drug stores, complete with soda fountains, gave way to a handful of chain pharmacies.

Rhode Island recently lost a longtime bakery in Cranston and the oldest General Store in the country in Little Compton.

Shopping malls, filled with the same brand name stores you find in every other part of the country, destroyed the Main Street shops. Restaurant chains wiped out the neighborhood diners and family-owned restaurants, as people went for the security of having exactly the same burger, pizza and menu they would

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Many business owners have banded together in a promotion called “Small Business Saturday,” urging shoppers to take one day a week to support small business.

I say, “Make every day Small Business Day.” We live in the Edgewood/Pawtuxet area of Cranston. For years, we did our shopping at an independent drug store, hardware store and market.

Today, only the market remains. Two gigantic chain pharmacies now sit on opposite corners and two giant chain grocery stores are across the street from

each other.

Big box hardware stores require a mile hike and at least an hour to find that nail or hinge you need. And you have to buy a package of two or more to get what you need. Joyce went into Durfee’s Hardware store, one of the few remaining family-owned stores of its kind, to replace a broken light switch. She was greeted by a friendly and knowledgeable clerk who found what she needed, showed her how to install it and collected 79 cents for his trouble.

Sure, there are times when the major chain store or restaurant has just what you need at the right price, but give that local merchant a shot. He or she is burdened with fees, taxes and expenses that eat into the profits and make it difficult to survive, let alone make a decent profit.

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What Alva Wants, Alva Gets ALVA KNEW HOW TO SHOCK NEWPORT Caroline Schermerhorn Astor made Newport the Mecca of high society in America, and Alva Smith Vanderbilt Belmont brought the role of women in society to unprecedented heights. Alva vied with, and eventually succeeded, Mrs. Astor as the pacesetter in Newport.

She shocked the summer colony with her divorce and remarriage and her ruthless management of her daughter’s life. Alva dominated both of her husbands, ruling supreme over two magnificent mansions and eventually became noted as a leader in the fight for women’s suffrage.

This southern belle, Alva Smith, was born on an Alabama plantation in 1853.

She met multi-millionaire William Kissam Vanderbilt at White Sulfur Spring, W. Va. in 1875. Within a short time, Alva became the first of the aristocratic southerners to marry a Yankee millionaire.

SNUBBED BY THE MRS. ASTOR With the fabulous Vanderbilt fortune at her disposal, Alva was determined to take a leading position in the social

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William Kissam Vanderbilt, referred to as Willie K, devoted much time and effort to pleasing Alva. In 1886, after his father, William Henry Vanderbilt, died, Willie K inherited $40 million, the buying power of which would be equal to 100 times that today. He built the most expensive and luxurious yacht in the world at the time and named it after his wife. The Alva cost over $500,000 and was 285 feet long and carried a crew of 53. It had three cabins on the main deck and Willie K’s personal quarters consisted of nine rooms. In addition to a dining room that was 32 by 18 feet, the yacht contained a fireplace, a piano and a skylight. The Vanderbilts traveled to Europe, the Caribbean and the Middle East in the yacht and took guests along.

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Final arrangements My husband and I stumbled into a conversation about final arrangements at bedtime one night. If you’re someone’s caregiver, you may want to pay attention.

“Are you awake?” he asked.

This is a question I know should be answered with silence if I have any hope of falling asleep soon. One of the many things predictable about Jagdish is that bedtime is when he launches into his most convoluted discussions; ones that compel me to try to unravel them, searching for some thin thread of logic, usually in vain.

On this particular night, I foolishly admitted to still being awake. He then informed me that the man who “takes care of ” bodies donated to Brown University’s medical school stopped in his store that day. It seems he’s a fairly regular customer. To Jagdish, a “regular customer” is someone who visits the “ashram” to ruminate, philosophize and discuss the most arcane topics.

Apparently they had a lengthy talk about how one donates one’s body. In my semi-stupor, I wasn’t clear on the impetus for their conversation. With Jagdish, one never knows how he gets from point A to point B in a discussion, never mind to points further down in the alphabet.

In any case, I was soon almost awake; trying to process the many details he was providing, despite little encouragement from me. The first of these was that he wants his body donated to science. Another was that Brown wouldn’t come get your body if you’re more than 45 miles away when you die.

Also, that the body has to be in Brown’s hands within a certain time of death.

We expect to downsize to Vermont, putting us out of range for a free pickup and quite likely beyond Brown’s “freshness window” as well. While Jagdish could donate his body to the University of Vermont medical school, Brown is his preferred recipient. Because he’s lived in Rhode Island since the early ‘60s, he considers it to be his home. This was clearly causing him some concern.

By now I was awake enough to sound like I was thinking logically, but still groggy enough to be in one of my irreverently creative states.

“Don’t worry, honey,” I said. “If you die in Vermont, I’ll prop you up and put you on a bus to Boston. They won’t know you’ve croaked until they arrive, so the death certificate will show that you’re within Brown’s zone and freshness requirements.”

We both laughed.

“You’ll be like Dustin Hoffman as “Ratso” Rizzo in Midnight Cowboy.”

More laughter.

Then I got worse.

“I’ll get you a ticket on one of those Mega buses. That will save me lots of money.”

The Megabus is what Jagdish takes to New York City on buying trips. The cost is about a fourth what major lines charge. They’re available only between selected locations, but we’ve already determined that they travel from Burlington to Boston. Brown picks up stiffs in Boston, so that solves his problem.

I asked him what they’d do with his body when they’re done with it. He said he thought they’d cremate it. I opined that there might not be much left to cremate, if they took him apart to study piece by piece. I told him about a recent (non-Rhode Island) exposé on the remains of some soldiers and 911 victims showing up in unthinkable places.

“Maybe they’ll dump your leftover parts into a landfill. I can just picture one of your feet sticking out of a pile of rubbish...”

Jagdish was quite certain he would be cremated.

I asked: “Will I have to take your ashes to India to scatter them in the

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During all of that, the Piccirillis managed to raise three kids; the twins, Robert and Ralph [Ralph suffered a fatal heart attack at the age of 58] and Michael, who is a former guitarist for the Guy Lombardo Orchestra and the only son to be a professional musician, among other things, like teaching and politics.

For all the nostalgia a conversation with Nat Piccirilli induces, he is not an overly sentimental man. Frances certainly has adjusted to his love affair with the guitar and credits the instrument for its therapeutic value, even if it does send her husband of 66 years into another world.

“If I do come back in another life, I’d like to come back as a guitar,” she said, somewhat wistfully.

As for Nat Piccirilli, he remains a more worldly personality than his wife and the “hep cat” from the swing era still maintains his aura of cool.

“You have to face facts,” he said. “I’m 92 years old. This is the end of life…but I’m not complaining. I’ve had a good life.

I have no regrets.”

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his Kennebunkport home and for the Walker branch of the Bush family in Connecticut.

In between, Piccirilli took up: Winemaking “I make about 100 gallons of wine a year...I was on my way to a gig and wearing a tux when I dropped in on a wine competition in Sakonnet and found out I won first place.”

Gardening “I have a 15 by 30 foot plot in the yard…

I plant garlic in November…I hang a bag of tomatoes on my doorknob so my neighbors can take some.”

Golf “I play golf three times a week…I had a handicap of 11.”

Piccirilli continues to be a valued sideman and soloist for Lloyd Kaplan and the Aristocats and plays as often as he can. He likes the interaction with the audience and has designed a guitar with a built-in amplifier and speaker being marketed by the makers of the Pignose portable amplifier that allows him to be heard by everyone as he roams around a room [There have been other similar designs in the past, most notably the Kay September 2012

Ganges?”

He assured me I would not, so I considered this a real plus for Brown’s medical school. The next day I decided to do some research on exactly what is involved in donating one’s body to Brown. Turns out, it’s not that simple.

In addition to the distance and time restrictions, the medical school can decline the donation if your remains “are deemed unsuitable for educational purposes.” That covers some pretty broad territory. Unless Jagdish and I really get on one another’s nerves after we relocate, we’re not likely to have evidence of “extensive trauma at the time of death,” so we should pass that hurdle.

On the other hand, “extreme obesity or malnutrition” could be deal-breakers. I’m bordering on the former and getting chubbier each year, not to mention the possibility of a liver marinated in fine wine. Jagdish’s recent blood work shows he’s anemic and just a few fast food dollar meals away from being malnourished.

Oh yes, I can see it now.

Brown turns away bodies of alumna and spouse. Neither was deemed “suitable.”

Let’s hope Vermont’s medical school won’t be as picky.

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Stand up for falls prevention According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in every three people age 65 and older falls each year. A fall can cause nasty cuts and bruises, broken hips, traumatic brain injury, or even death. In fact, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH), falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths, hospitalizations and emergency department visits among Rhode Islanders 65 and older.

Falling is one of the greatest threats to our health and independence as we age. A completely healthy individual can become very sick and dependent in an instant.

Even an injury-free fall can lead to a debilitating fear of falling. That fear often causes people to limit their physical activity, leading to a decline in mobility and physical fitness, and, ironically, an increased risk of falling.

We need to take the risk of falls extremely seriously. Fortunately, many falls - and even the fear of falling - can be prevented.

Rhode Island will observe Falls Prevention Awareness Week from Sept. 17 to 22, culminating in National Falls Prevention Day on Sept. 22, the first day of fall.

During this time, the RI Division of Elderly Affairs (DEA), the RI Department of Health (DOH) and the more than 30 member agencies of the Rhode Island Falls Injury Prevention Committee will intensify ongoing efforts to increase awareness of the risks of falls and encourage older Rhode Islanders to take steps to protect themselves from falling.

It’s important to talk to your doctor about your personal risk of falling and fallrelated injury. A falls risk assessment is now part of Medicare’s new, free annual “Wellness Visit” - a conversation with your doctor about how to stay healthy.

Four risk factors generally increase your likelihood of falling: hazards in the home, poor vision, lack of exercise and medication mixing. Let’s take those risks on, one by one:

Lack of exercise Many people worry that any time you move around, you increase the chances of falling, but actually the opposite is true. The more physical activity you get, the stronger you become, the better your balance is and the more resilient you are should you happen to fall. Exercise is one of the most important ways to reduce your chances of falling. Ask your doctor or health care provider about the best type of exercise program for you. The CDC recommends Tai Chi as particularly effective in improving balance.

DEA is currently working with DOH and community agencies to present “A Matter of Balance” classes across the state. This award-winning program, based on a model created by Boston University, is designed to teach seniors how to reduce risk factors for falls and how to manage falls. The program identifies exercises that increase flexibility, balance and strength in eight two-hour classes held over a number of weeks. If you’ve fallen before, or are afraid of falling, consider enrolling in A Matter of Balance.

Check with your local Senior Center to inquire whether they’re offering the program, or call DEA at 462-3000 for help in locating a class.

Hazards in the home There are many things you can and should do to “fall-proof ” your home, where about half of falls happen. Eliminate tripping hazards: tape down extension cords, remove small throw rugs and reduce clutter. Pay special attention to the bathroom, where the surfaces are slippery and especially unforgiving should you fall. Install grab bars inside and outside the tub or shower and next to the toilet. Place non-slip mats in bathtubs and on shower floors.

Place items at an easy reach on your shelves so that you don’t lose your balance stretching for them, and aren’t tempted to climb on a stool or ladder. Check that your stairs inside and outside have railings and that any loose railings are secured.

Make sure the lighting in your home is bright enough so that you can see where you are going both during the day and at night.

To help make the point about how important adequate lighting is to falls prevention, the DOH has purchased 1,000 night-lights with grant funding from the CDC to distribute to agencies serving older adults in Rhode Island during Falls Prevention Awareness Week. These night-lights turn on automatically when it is dark and can help prevent falls in the home.

Poor vision Poor vision, no matter the cause, increases your chances of falling. While you’re turning up the lights, also make sure your vision is the best it can be. Have your eyes checked regularly by an ophthalmologist, at least once a year. You may need glasses or a stronger prescription, or have a condition such as glaucoma or cataracts that a doctor can correct.

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Medication mixing Some medications can cause dizziness or drowsiness. These side effects can lead to falls. Other medications interact badly with each other and can increase your risk of falling. It’s important to let your health care professionals know about all medications that you are taking so that possible drug interactions can be considered. Your complete list of medications should include prescription and over-the-counter drugs as well as dietary supplements.

DEA partners with the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy to educate seniors about the proper use of medications. The URI Medication Management Program for individuals age 60 and older targets hard-to-reach elders throughout Rhode Island who need assistance in managing their medications, encouraging them to come to “brown bag” sessions, with all of their medications in a brown bag, to get help sorting out their medication

adherence regimens and identify actual and potential medication-related problems, such as the risk of falls due to side effects or adverse interactions. Contact DEA if you know of a community that would benefit from a presentation by the URI pharmacists.

As September approaches, I ask for your help in spreading the word about the absolute importance of falls prevention as we age, and how very easy it is to reduce the risk of falling. I invite you to attend one of the many Falls Prevention Awareness Week events that are scheduled all over Rhode Island. Sept. 17 to 22 is a great time to get active and be a part of the campaign to call attention to this urgent public health issue.

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Yet, there is the innate desire to remain independent, connected with friends, family and loved ones in their most comfortable environment.

One of the most important characteristcs of the Adult Day Center of Westerly is the connection made between staff and participants, like Lori Barker, CNA, and Clara Capasella.

While the prevalence and benefits of senior centers have been well-documented, there has been a recent shift in the care options available for seniors who wish to remain as independent as possible thanks to the emergence of licensed day centers. In Rhode Island, the Adult Day Center of Westerly is an organization having a profound impact on the lives of the elderly and their families.

A certified non-profit founded in 1980, the Adult Day Center of Westerly is committed to its mission of “keeping families together” by offering a widerange of health, medical and respite services in addition to the recreational activities that keep seniors active and engaged with their peers.

“Rhode Island has a wonderful adult day center network for those people who don’t need the level of care that a nursing home provides,” said Kelly Lee, executive director of the Adult Day Center of Westerly. “We market our services to both potential participants and their caregivers, as it’s important for caregivers to know their loved ones are

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Where nursing homes and assisted living facilities provide care options for seniors who no longer want to live alone and may require 24-hour care, the Adult Day Center of Westerly is a non-residential facility that offers many of the same services while operating as a health care model.

In addition to the traditional elderly population it serves, the Center also provides services to seniors with Alzheimer’s and related dementias as well as other disabilities.

“Before anyone becomes a participant, their primary care physician completes a medical history report so we’re best prepared to treat each individual’s needs,” explained Lee. “Along with the health and medical services we provide on a daily basis, we also do monthly vital sign checks with everyone to ensure there aren’t major changes.”

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That includes directing a person into a longterm care arrangement they might not be happy with. Roy is willing to be the “bad guy,” so to speak, in these discussions.

“Let me do it. As a geriatric care manager, there are times when I’ll step in and I’ll make the decision. It’s much easier sometimes coming from a professional,” she said.

Often, too, the decision to go into a facility can sometimes be the best option for all parties.

“Sometimes, placement in an assisted living or a nursing home can be good for a person. People think it’s defeat, or the end of the road, but personally, I have seen amazing, positive changes in people who have gone into a nursing home. We have to work to dispel some of the myths out there,” Minkin said.

In situations of dementia or grave illness, caregivers face a dual challenge of caring for their loved one and also grieving the loss of the person they knew and loved, as these types of illnesses can come with substantial personality changes. Roy calls it a “prolonged grieving” in that sense.

In group, and in her practice, Minkin tells caregivers that they have to give up their expectations.

“A lot of it is about giving up what was and accepting the reality of what is,” she said.

“Accepting illness and disability and the progression of a disease is very scary because to accept that is to say that life is finite,” Roy added.

Together, Roy and Minkin help to get families on the same page.

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namics. Mediation has been a key role I’ve played,” Minkin said.

Sibling dynamics can be challenging, and children who are delivering more care than the others can build up resentment. To diffuse that tension, Roy and Minkin say it is important to create a list of the tasks that need to be taken care of, and find out from each child what they can reasonably contribute.

“It’s almost like breaking down the assignments. Everybody has their role,” Roy said.

At support group meetings, caregivers are able to connect with others in similar situations and develop a strong network that extends beyond their monthly session. While caregivers often attend during a crisis time, they are invited to come regularly, both for their own benefit and also for the benefit of others who can learn from their experiences. Though Roy said caregivers might deem the support group as “optional,” it is a way to end feelings of isolation and improve quality of life for themselves as well as the individuals they are caring for.

“They need a lot of emotional support. It really saddens them that the person is going through this and, for some of them, it’s a very deep pain,” Minkin said. “We provide an opportunity for people to be heard and hear from other people. I think groups can be very, very powerful, and with us as facilitators, they have the benefit of having a clinical social worker and a geriatric care manager there. I think caregivers, whether they realize it or not, really do need outside help.”

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Ahoy, matey! The Newport Yachting Center on Commercial Wharf hosts the Newport International Boat Show from Sept. 13 to 16. More than 850 exhibitions and 700 boats will be on display. For ticket information, or for a full schedule of events, call 846-1115 or visit newportboatshow.com.

FallFest Misquamicut FallFest will take over Atlantic Avenue in Westerly from Sept. 14 to 16. There will be a carnival and amusements, an international food court, a petting zoo, games, entertainment and more. Admission is $5 and parking is available for $3. This festival runs Friday from 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit misquamicutfestival. org or call 322-1026 for details.

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Oil Can Boyd The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society will host a free book party for former Boston Red Sox player Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd, author of a new memoir, “They Call Me Oil Can: Baseball, Drugs and Life on the Edge.” The event will take place at Books on the Square on Angell Street in Providence on Sept. 15 at 4 p.m.

Boyd will be on hand to sign books and talk about his life and baseball career. For more information, e-mail michael@rickmangroup. com or call 421-0606.

Food and wine abound Roger Williams Park Casino will host the fifth annual Latino Food and Wine Festival on Sept. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is $30 per person, and guests will enjoy food, wine and live music thanks to the Latino Dollars for Scholars of RI program. Also in September is the seventh annual Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival, which takes place at Rosecliffe and Marble House from Sept. 21 to 23. See newportmansions.org for a schedule of events and for admission prices. That same weekend, Sept. 21 to 23, is the Fall Taste of Block Island Weekend. Details and admission prices can be found at tasteofblockisland.com or by calling 800-383-2474.

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to the editor Editor’s note: Thanks to reader William Harter for sending us one of his poems on aging.

I’m getting old

By William K. Harter I’m getting old; I lose my way, Forget what I desired to say, I watch TV and fall asleep, Then half the night, I just can’t sleep.

I don’t eat much; it has no taste, I drop my drink - oh, such a waste!

I drool my breakfasts, drop a spoon My, I’ve grown old, yes, far too soon.

When of a word I just can’t think, And hundred times, I want a drink, Tell stories old you know so well Be patient, dear, and sit a spell.

But now recall my love for you When once a child you then were too I wiped your nose, tucked you in bed, Put band-aids on you when you bled.

I picked up spoons and picked up toys, I watched you play and heard the noise, With words I couldn’t understand We’d walk together, hand in hand.

Think when your eyes see how I be, I read your stories on my knee, And when upon my shirt I drool, Remember how I helped in school.

So when you sit with spoon to feed, Remember bruises having need, And when a word I can’t recall, Who picked you up when you would fall?

Think when you help me when I’m lame, I dried your bottom without shame, And when you find my bed is wet, I did for you so don’t forget!

So hate me now, for you shall be Old and senile, just like me Remember me who loved you so Remember as you too grow slow.

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CTCP Y Y Silver Creek Manor Bristol Kimberly Ciociola 253-3000 128 Y Y “BC, BS, U , O” Y Y Harris Health Care Center www.harrishealth.com Central Falls Becky Harris 722-6000 32 Y Y ALL Y Y Mansion Nursing & Rehabilitation Center www.mansionnursing.com Central Falls Teresa Chopoorian 722-0830 62 Y Y BC Y Y Alpine Nursing Home Inc. www.alpinenursinghome.com Coventry Rod Gauvin 397-5001 60 Y Y “BC, BS” Y Y Coventry Center Skilled Nursing & Rehab www.genesishcc.com Coventry Barry Slotnick 826-2000 210 Y Y Riverview Healthcare Community www.hcltdri.com Coventry Kelly Arnold 821-6837 190 Y Y “BC, U, E, TRICA” Y Y Cedar Crest Nursing Center Cranston Susan Whipple 944-8500 156 Y Y “BC,BS,U,O” Cra-Mar Meadows Cranston Scott Grzych 828-5010 41 Y Y Y Y Scandinavian Home www.scandinavianhome.com Cranston Linda 461-1433 74 Y Y “UH, BC” Y Y Emerald Bay Manor www.horizonbay.com Cumberland Peter Fournier 333-3393 138 N N NONE Y Y Grandview Center www.genesishcc.com Cumberland Linda Mayhugh 724-7500 72 Y Y “UH, BC,BP,C” Y Y St. Elizabeth Home www.stelizabethcommunity.com East Greenwich Matthew Trimble 471-6060 120 Y Y C. O. CTCP Y Y Eastgate Nursing & Recovery Center East Providence Donna Amaral 431-2087 76 Y Y “BC, UH, C” Y Y Evergreen House Health Center www.lcca.com East Providence Jessica Morreale 438-3250 160 Y Y “BC,BS,U,O,T,E” Y Y Harris Health Center www.harrishealth.com East Providence Jason Harris 434-7404 34 Y Y Y Y Hattie Ide Chaffee Home East Providence 434-1520 59 Y Y “BC,BP,UH” Y Y Linn Health Care Center www.umeldercareri.org East Providence David Velander 438-7210 84 Y Y “BC,BP,UH” Y Y Orchard View Manor Nursing & Rehab Center East Providence Orlando Bisbano 438-2250 180 Y Y “BC,BS,UH,O” Y Y Waterview Villa Nursing & Rehab Center East Providence Kevin Deal 438-7020 132 Y Y “BC,BS,BP” Y Y Nancy Ann Nursing Home Inc. Foster Robert Foss 647-2170 20 Y Y “BC,BS” Y Y Woodpecker Hill www.hcltdri.com Greene Jeff French 397-7504 41 Y Y “BC,BS,U,T,NH” Y Y Cortland Place www.cortlandplace.com Greenville David Jafinfki 949-3880 80 Y Y ALL Y Y Greenville Center Skilled Nursing & Rehab www.genesishcc.com Greenville Lori Brothers 949-1200 141 Village at Waterman Lake www.villageretirement.com Greenville 949-1333 292 PRIVATE Y Y Briarcliffe Manor www.briarcliffemanor.com Johnston Akshay Talwar 944-2450 122 Cherry Hill Manor www.lcca.com Johnston Deborah Dors 231-3102 172 Y Y ALL Y Y Morgan Health Center www.hcltdri.com Johnston Ken DeLifi 944-7800 120 Y Y “BC,BP,UH,C” Y Y The Holiday Retirement Home Inc. www.theholidayretirementcinema.com Manville Michele Allard 765-1440 170 Y Y NONE Y Y Forest Farm Health Care Center Middletown Keri McGuinness 847-2777 50 Y Y “BC,BS” Y Y Grand Islander Center www.genesishcc.com Middletown Joan Woods 849-7100 148 Y Y “BC,BS,BP,UH,C” Y The John Clark Retirement Center Middletown Nicki Cicogna 846-0743 60 Y Y “BC,BS,U,O” N Y Heatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center www.heatherwoodnursing.com Newport Cindy Macioci 849-6600 114 Y Y “BC,BS,U,O” Y Y St. Clare Home Newport Marybeth Daigneault 849-3204 47 Y Y U Y Y Village House Convalescent Home Newport Jennifer Tew 849-5222 95 Y Y “BC,BS,U,O” Y Y Roberts Health Center North Kingstown Richard Catallozzi 294-3587 66 Y Y “BC,BS,U,O” Y Y Scalabrini Villa Nursing Center www.scalibrinivilla.com North Kingstown Joy Ryan 884-1802 120 Y Y “BC,BS,BP,HM” N Y South Contry Nursing & Rehab Center www.reveraliving.com North Kingstown Jennifer Fairbank 294-4545 120 Y Y “BC,BS,BP,UH,C” Y Y Golden Crest Nursing Center Inc. North Providence Joy Grenga 353-1710 157 Y Y “BC,BP,U” Y Y Hopkins Manor Ltd. North Providence Mark Levick 353-6300 210 St. Antoine Residence North Smithfield 765-0499 40 Y Y “BC,BS,U,O” Y Y Woodland Convalescent Center Inc. North Smithfield Wendy Fornoili 767-3500 260 Y Y “BC,BS,U,O” Y Y Bayberry Commons www.hcltdri.com Pascoag Susan Hawver 568-0600 110 Y Y ALL Y Y Overlook Nursing & Rehab Center www.overlooknursing.com Pasoag Chuck Kenoian 568-2549 100 Y Y ALL Y Y Pine Grove Health Center Pascoag Karen Morin 568-3091 71 Y Y “BC,BS,U,C” Y Y Pawtucket Center Skilled Nursing & Rehab www.genesishcc.com Pawtucket Nicole Nyan-Neal 722-7900 150 Y Y “BC,BS,U,O” N Y Jeanne Jugan Residence www.littlesistersofthepoor.org Pawtucket Mother Catherine 723-4314 44 Y Y “BC,BS,O” N Y Oak Hill Nursing & Rehab www.oakhillrehab.com Pawtucket Scott Sanborn 725-8888 129 Y Y “BC,BP,UH” Y Y Scallop Shell Nursing & Rehab Center Peacedale Marissa Rhyner 789-3006 72 Y Y MOST Y Y Bannister House Providence Carol Mancini 521-9600 95 Y Y Y Y Berkshire Place Providence Joe Suzzo 553-8600 165 Bethany Home of RI Providence Michelle Gerez 831-2870 33 Y Y “BC,BS,U,O” N Y Charlesgate Nursing Center www.charlesgate.net Providence Lucile Masmino 861-5858 140 Y Y ALL Y Y Elmhurst Extended Care Facility www.elmhurstextendedcare.org Providence Rick Gamache 456-2600 194 Y Y “BC,BS,U,O” Y Y Elmwood Health Center www.hcltdri.com Providence Jennifer Cambell 272-0600 70 Y Y “BC,BS,UH,O” Y Y Epoch Senior Health Care Hallworth House www.hallworthhouse.org Providence Kathy Lavallee 274-4505 57 Y Y “BC,BS,O” Y Y Park View Nursing Home Providence Margaret Vaccaro 351-2600 66 Y Y PRIVATE Y Y St. Joseph Hospital for Specialty Care Providence 456-4080 24 Y Y ALL Steere House www.steerehouse.org Providence Julie Richard 454-7970 120Y Y ALL Tockwotton Home www.tockwotton.org Providence Kevin McKay 272-5280 42 Y Y “C,BS” N Y Heritage Hills Nursing Center Smithfield 231-2700 110 Hebert Nursing Home Inc. Smithfield Tracy Avel 231-7016 133 Y Y “BC,BS,BP,U,O” Y Y North Bay Manor www.brookedaleseniorliving.com Smithfield Mike Rose 232-5577 60 Y Y “BC,BS,BP,O” Y Y South Bay Manor www.brookedaleseniorliving.com South Kingstown Shawn Cargi 789-4880 45 N N PRIVATE Y Y Sakonnet Bay Manor www.brookedaleseniorliving.com Tiverton Lynn Dombroski 624-1880 30 Crestwood Nursing & Convalexcent Home www.crestwoodnursing.com Warren Gary 245-1574 76 Y Y “BC,BS,U,O” Y Y Grace Barker Nursing Center Warren Mark Levick 245-9100 86 Y Y “BC,BS,U,O” N Y Warren Center Skilled Nursing & Rehab www.genesishcc.com Warren Sherill Ferriera 245-2860 63 Y Y “BC,BS,U,O” Y Y Avalon Nursing Home Warwick Frank 738-1200 31 Y Y PRIVATE N Y Brentwood Nursing Home Warwick Richard M 884-8020 96 Y Y “BC,BS,U,O” Y Harborside Healthcare / Greenwood Nursing Warwick Michael Lobes 739-6600 136 Harborside Healthcare / Pawtuxet Village Warwick 467-3555 131 Y Y CASE BY CASE Y Y Kent Regency Center www.genesishcc.com Warwick 739-4241 153 Y Y “BC,BS,U,O” Y Y Sunny View Nursing Home Warwick Deborah McGuir 737-9193 57 Y Y “BC,BS,U,O” Y Y West Shore Health Center Warwick Libby Sarro 739-9440 145 Y Y “BC,BS,O” Y Y The Clipper Home www.apple-rehab.com Westerly Carol C 322-8081 60 Y Y “UH,BC,BS,U” Y Y

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“One of the biggest benefits of our services for caregivers is the opportunity for them receive a break, even if they don’t realize how much one is needed,” said Lee. “Our respite service also makes it possible for caregivers to remain employed and continue working since many people often put their lives on hold to care for loved ones.”

Licensed by both the Rhode Island Department of Health and Connecticut Department of Social Services, the Adult Day Center of Westerly offers caregiver support groups in the evening. Lee understands the value in having caregivers realize that “they’re not alone.”

“A lot of people feel guilty, and don’t want to say that they can’t care for their parents any longer. But, once we get people in the door to see the benefits, they realize that we can not only make a big difference in their life, but in the life of their loved one as well,” she said.

The Center offers physical therapy through an on-site rehab center with services provided through a physician’s orders. Westerly Hospital provides the physical, occupational and speech therapists.

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Moon watching Join astronomers at Frosty Drew Observatory in Charlestown on Sept. 22 to take part in the third annual Observe the Moon Night.

There will be presentations and activities about the moon during this Autumn Equinox. Admission is free, and the event begins at 6:30 p.m. and runs until midnight. The website, frostydrew.org has more details, or call 3649508.

Day Center of Westerly can provide everything that a caregiver would be responsible for as part of its respite care.

There is a salon that offers hair and nail care, as well as showering assistance and toilet and incontinence care.

“We’re very proud of our additional services as they release a burden of sorts from caregivers and allows for them to give more attention to the other aspects of care when they’re together with their loved one,” said Lee. “One of the biggest challenges we hear about relates to personal care. A lot of times, children, especially sons with mothers, are apprehensive to be able to do that level of care.”

The activities available through Adult Day Center of Westerly represent a broad spectrum of interests.

“We offer cooking classes, trips to the local farmers’ market, art classes, live entertainment and more traditional activities like cards and bingo,” said Lee, adding that with the exception of Red Sox/Yankees games, the television is on as infrequently as possible.

What started out as a grassroots effort more than 30 years ago has evolved from a social model to a licensed medical model, and for good reason.

“The people that we see now are more clinically-challenged than they were when we started,” said Lee. “This is why it’s so important for us to have a licensed staff.”

Lee is quick to point out that what

makes the Adult Day Center of Westerly so successful is the longevity of its staff - something that’s relatively unheard of in health care. Some direct service staffers have been with the center for as many as 25 years, providing consistency of care for participants and caregivers.

The feedback the Center receives from families plays a big part in their motivation to exceed expectations. When they hear “we don’t know what we’d do without you,” the staff feels validated for the time and compassion they invest in their seniors. True connections are made.

“When you work with a specialized population like we do here, you have to love what you do, and our staff does,” added Lee. “You can’t fake it with our participants; they can read us.”

For those interested in services, Lee encourages people to pick up the phone and call the Center’s director of services, Jennifer Ray. Volunteers are always needed as well, and the Center accepts tax-deductible donations. For more information on the Adult Day Center of Westerly, call 596-1336 or visit www.

AdultDayCenterOfWesterly.org.

“I think, in general, when it comes to adult day services, people don’t really know everything that programs offer,” said Lee. “We may be the best kept secret in long-term care. People often assume that we are a glorified senior center or babysitter, but we’re so much more than that.”

Yoga in the park Through Sept. 25, there will be beginner yoga classes at Newport’s Ballard Park from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on select evenings. Admission is $10. For more information, call 6193377 or visit www.ballardpark.org.

Day of honor Roger Williams Park Zoo will honor the men and women who serve America on a special Day of Honor on Sept. 9, with free admission for veterans and active duty service men and women, as well as active and retired police, fire and emergency responders. Identification of such status is required to receive free admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day. Roger Williams is located at 1000 Elmwood Avenue in Providence.

Art all month The Pawtucket Arts Festival will offer art & entertainment, including cultural performances, live concerts & more, from Sept. 7 through Sept. 23. Events will take place throughout the city and all throughout the month. Visit pawtucketartsfestival.org or call 724-5200.

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