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Waveny Offers Caregiver Relief Solutions p2

The Greens at Greenwich Excellence in Dementia Care p5

Somers Manor Earns 2017 Silver National Quality Award p7

Lifeline—August Tips for Seniors p8 August Book List for Seniors p12 Volunteer Match Up p17

Back to school:

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Learning a new skill can slow cognitive aging

Active aging involves more than moving your body. You also need to move your brain.

“When you exercise, you engage your muscles to help improve overall health,” says Dr. Ipsit Vahia, director of geriatric outpatient services for Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital. “The same concept applies to the brain. You need to exercise it with new challenges to keep it healthy.”

A fun way to do this is to sharpen your No. 2 pencils and go back to school. “New brain cell growth can happen even late into adulthood,” says Dr. Vahia. “The process of learning and acquiring new information and experiences, like through structured classes, can stimulate that process.”

“The focus is not to earn a degree, or even take multiple classes, but to focus on a class to keep mental activity thriving,” says Dr. Vahia.

It does not have to be a traditional academic course either, he adds. “It can be about learning new skills, like speaking a foreign language, learning how to paint, or to play a musical instrument. You can even study how to improve current ones like fixing a car or becoming more computer-savvy.”

On a personal level, classes also keep your social skills sharp as well as boost self-confidence.

“It is easy to become more socially isolated as people grow older,” says Dr. Vahia. “A class makes you interact and communicate with other people on a regular basis through group participation, conversations, and discussions.”

Time to enroll

Before you sign up for your first class, here are some guidelines to consider:

• Choose a subject you enjoy or are curious about. Astronomy? Civil War history?

English literature? “Your choices are no longer dictated by the requirements to get a good grade and complete a degree, so you are free to pursue topics that spark your interest,” says Dr. Vahia. “What are you interested in now, or wish you had explored at an earlier time?”

• Not interested in traditional subject classes? Focus on one with a self-improvement angle, like public speaking or creative writing.

• Begin with a weekly class, so you can ease into the environment and not feel overwhelmed.

• If you do not feel ready for a classroom setting, take an online class. “But make sure it offers some level of interaction with classmates through discussion boards,” says Dr. Vahia.

• If your class does not meet your expectations, do not give up. Try a different type of class, format, or even instructor.

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Activities, Outings and Watermark University Classes

There is always something happening at The Watermark. Cultural programs, interesting activities and extraordinary outings are simply a part of everyday life. There’s always plenty to do with friendly neighbors.

Stimulating the mind and strengthening the body has enormous benefits at any age.

That’s why Watermark University was created.

You’ll love having unlimited access to all of the mind and body fitness classes just steps from your door. The course catalog is chock full of fun classes from Yoga to Creative Cuisine, The Artist Within and dozens more, so you can learn (or teach) something new every day.

These classes aren’t just for residents.

Call 203-502-7593 to enroll in a class or two.

Classes for the month of August include:

Conversational French

August 9 (Wednesday) 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Whether you are a novice or an expert, anyone can join the conversation and learn how to speak French. Conversational French is fun and easy to do. Join educator and professional translator, Marjolijn De Jager, for a comprehensive study of the French language.

Class is on the third floor lounge in Town Center.

Cooking Denstration with Chef Michael

August 10 (Thursday) 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Get hands on in the kitchen with Chef Michael and our Dining Services Director, Prahdeep, as they show us how to make delectable and savory dishes.

Today’s demonstration is Jamaican Cod Fish and Ackee.

The Watermark at 3030 Park 3030 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604

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Senior Citizens Day August 21st

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor:

On behalf of all those served by Waveny LifeCare Network, I would like to thank the New Canaan Artisans for awarding us a grant in support of computer technology at The Inn. The Inn is an important part of the Waveny LifeCare Network continuum and is New Canaan’s distinctive senior residence with private apartments with on-site staff who provide a warm and caring environment. This grant will allow us to purchase a desktop computer and printer station for use by all Inn residents and their family members.

We are grateful for the Artisan’s belief in Waveny’s mission, and for their support of our efforts to provide a rich and fulfilling lifestyle to all whom we serve. Their grants are funded by proceeds of their sales of handcrafted items, and I encourage residents to visit them at their next sale at the New Canaan Farmer’s Market in early September.

Sincerely, William C. Piper Chief Executive Officer Healthcare News and Boomers & Beyond would love to hear from you!

Please email your Letters to the Editor to cathy@healthcarenesmagazine.com

Declared in 1988 by Ronald Reagan through Proclamation 5847, Senior Citizens Day day has been honoring the contributions of senior citizen and raising awareness ever since. August 21st recognizes the older generation and their achievements through social media and news outlets while others organize special gatherings and activities.

Please help Fairfield Social Services with Back-to-School Gift Cards

Fairfield’s Department of Social Services needs your help to provide school supplies and clothing to more than 100 children. Last year, their Back-to-School Program provided new backpacks, shoes and other essentials to 102 children from 54 low income families. They ask for donations of money or gift cards in any amount from stores like Staples, Target, Kohl’s, and Old Navy.

Bring donations to the Bigelow Center’s Social Services Department Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

You may also send monetary donations to: Town of Fairfield Social Services, 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield, CT 06824.

For more information, please call 203.256.3170.

Dianne Welch, RN, MSN named Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer for Center for Hospice Care

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Center for Hospice Care recently announced that Dianne Welch, RN, MSN has been appointed Vice President of Clinical Services and Chief Clinical Officer. Welch will oversee the clinical portion of the agency which includes nursing, counseling services, clinical outreach, quality/compliance and volunteer services. Welch comes to us with years of experience in hospice and palliative care, most recently as Director of Hospice and Palliative Care at Visiting Nurse and Health Services of Connecticut. Welch will be part of the Senior Management Team and will report directly to Carol Mahier, President and CEO of Center for Hospice Care.

Welch received her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Rhode Island and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rhode Island College in Providence.

“I’m so pleased to have joined such a wonderful team at Center for Hospice Care,” said Welch, “I am looking forward to working with such an experienced and professional staff to help our patients and their families understand their options and make good choices in the care they receive.

Our goal is to continue to provide quality end of life care for the patient and effective support for their family and caregivers,” said Welch.

“We are thrilled to have Dianne join and lead our Clinical Team,” said Mahier. “Dianne has well over 25 years experience in nursing, operations and management and will play an essential role in our entire clinical process. She truly embodies our commitment to provide the highest quality care to our patients,” said Mahier.

About Center for Hospice Care Since our founding in 1985, Center for Hospice Care has served more than 12,500 patients. We are the largest hospice in Eastern Connecticut and the only community based nonprofit hospice.

Is home for people diagnosed with some form of dementia or memory impairment. Our philosophy of care centers on the whole person; body, mind, and spirit. We understand that each individual is unique and is deserving of dignity and respect. We celebrate their stories and experiences everyday.

1155 King Street, Greenwich, CT 06830 • 203-531-5500 • www.thegreensatgreenwich.com

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GENERAL MANAGER It’s hard to believe that fall is around the corner! The change of seasons is the perfect time to plan ahead for the colder months and schedule your health and wellness appointments with your doctor and more.

At Boomers & Beyond we think in terms of “P’s”; prevention and preparedness. One cannot go wrong considering both when thinking of health and wellness. Much like changing the batteries on your smoke detector when the time changes, scheduling visits to healthcare providers and addressing any upcoming changes to your lifestyle is ideal when the weather starts to change. Get your flu shot before everyone else, join a new fitness class, research changes to Medicare and Medicaid, schedule visits to new residential communities that you’ve been interested in; be engaged and be prepared.

Less time outdoors can mean more time pursuing activities that provide food and fitness for the mind; look at our Book List and visit your local library or order a new book online, go to the theatre, attend a concert, reach out to friends new and old and connect regularly with family.

Fall is also a great time to volunteer, find a new hobby or audit a class. Whatever your passion, pursue it to the best of your ability and then share your experiences with us!

We love to hear from you and hope to share your stories with our readers. Boomers & Beyond is a community, and we welcome and appreciate you all.

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Somers Manor Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Earns 2017 Silver National Quality Award

Somers Manor Rehabilitation & Nursing Center has been recognized as a 2017 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The award is the second of three distinctions possible through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, which was established in 1996 and spotlights providers across the nation that have demonstrated their commitment to improving quality of care for residents and patients in long term and postacute care centers and communities.

“We are honored to be recognized for what we’ve accomplished on our journey to improve the quality of care,” said Christine M. Maher, Administrator of Somers Manor. “The rigors of the application process for the Silver award has helped Somers Manor achieve better outcomes as an organization.”

Based on the core values and criteria of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, which is also the foundation of the metric-based AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative, AHCA/NCAL’s National Quality Award Program challenges member providers to achieve performance excellence through three progressive levels— Bronze, Silver, and Gold. At the Silver level, members develop and demonstrate effective approaches that help improve performance and health care outcomes.

“I am honored to recognize this year’s Silver award recipients for their dedication to delivering quality care,” said Alana Wolfe, Chair of the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Board of Overseers. “I applaud Somers Manor Rehabilitation & Nursing Center’s ability to effectively apply the Baldrige criteria to improve quality performance.”

As a recipient of this year’s Silver award, Somers Manor can now advance in developing approaches that meet the criteria required for the Gold – Excellence in Quality Award.

The awards will be presented to honorees during AHCA/NCAL’s 68th Annual Convention & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 15-18, 2017. More information on the program can be found on the Quality Award website.

ABOUT Somers Manor Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Somers Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is nestled on more than 100 acres in Northern Westchester County, New York. The Rehabilitation Care is rendered with great clinical acumen and advanced technology. The warm and home-like atmosphere contributes to the quality of life of the Long Term Care Community.

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Visitors are welcome to tour their facility seven days a week. Please call the Admissions Office at 914-3736454 to make an appointment for a personal guided tour.

Somers Manor Raises the Spirit of Care! For more information, please visit www.somersmanor.com

ABOUT AHCA/NCAL The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) represent more than 13,000 non-profit and proprietary skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, sub-acute centers and homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. By delivering solutions for quality care, AHCA/NCAL aims to improve the lives of the millions of frail, elderly and individuals with disabilities who receive long term or post-acute care in our member facilities each day. For more information, please visit www.ahca.org or www.ncal.org.

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Monthly Tips for Seniors

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4 Spots in Fairfield where seniors can take their grandchildren Seniors who have the pleasure of being grandparents always need new spots to take the grandkids around town. If your aging loved one lives in Fairfield, CT, there are many places where he or she can have an exciting time bonding and creating memories with the grandkids. Fairfield elder home care professionals have compiled a list of 4 local spots offering activities both generations can enjoy.

1. Fairfield Woods Branch Library Located at 1147 Fairfield Woods Road, this learning center offers a wide array of family programs throughout the year that can enrich the lives of seniors and their grandchildren.

These programs include a Family Bingo night on August 9th at 7:00pm. Match the numbers announced to the ones on your card--and maybe you'll be shouting BINGO!

2. Nutmeg Bowl This bowling alley at 802 Villa Avenue hosts many regular fun events that offer seniors and their grandkids an awesome bowling experience and a fun way to get some exercise. On Sundays, they host a Breakfast n’ Bowl event from 9am to 11am. This event includes a delicious breakfast with tea, coffee, or chocolate milk and two games of bowling for only $10 per person.

3. Fairfield Public Library Located at 1080 Old Post Road, this library offers many family-friendly events during the year, including their recurring Fun Flix for Kids movie program. Your loved one can bring the grandkids to watch a fabulous G or PG movie on a big screen. Popcorn is provided.

4. Hands on Pottery Located at 1700 Post Road, this craft center offers walk-in pottery classes Monday through Saturday (Summer Hours) that seniors and their grandchildren can take together.

These fun yet educational classes provide the unique opportunity to bond while learning a new hobby. Your loved one can help the grandkids make a one-of-a-kind creation they can proudly share with the rest of the family. The fee for this pottery class is $8 per person, which covers the cost of the paints, glazing, and firing.

Source:www.homecareassistancefairfield.com

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Calendar of Events

BIGELOW CENTER FOR SENIOR ACTIVITIES 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield, CT 06824 (203) 256-3166

Registration Required for all Programs. Space is limited. www.fairfieldct.org/bigelowcenter

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Coming in September

Pez Candy Factory Tour. Wednesday, August 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Cost: $7.00 per person. See the largest, most comprehensive collection of PEZ memorabilia on public display in the world. Lunch on your own dime at the Outback Steakhouse® in Orange.

Brain Games Lunch and Learn.

Tuesday, August 8th, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Free, compliments of The Greens.

Try your luck at a variety of brain teasers and enjoy a delicious and complimentary lunch provided by The Greens at Cannondale and Wilton Meadows. Registration is required. Facilitated by Danielle Anacona of The Greens.

Lunch Bunch at Captain’s Cove.

Wednesday, August 9th at 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $3.00. Lunch on your own at this popular summer destination. The fish fry is only $4.99 on Wednesdays.

Ikea in New Haven. Wednesday, August 16th at 9:30 a.m. Cost: $3:00.

Visit the world’s largest furniture and home furnishings retailer. Lunch on your own at Ikea’s restaurant.

Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets.

Wednesday, August 23rd at 9:30 a.m.

Cost: $3:00. Lunch on your own at Lenny and Joe’s Fish Tale in Westbrook.

Outlet stores galore, discounts, bargains and food!

CHIPS Restaurant in Fairfield.

Wednesday, August 30th at 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $3:00. Lunch on your own.

New England Young at Heart to host SENIOR FALL BALL

Thursday evening programs will resume on September 7th and Saturday morning programs and activities will resume on September 9th.

The Diabetes and Chronic Disease Support Group resumes on Tuesday, September 12th at 1:00 p.m.

Beginning Spanish class resumes Wednesday, September 13th at 10:00 a.m.

Watercolor classes with Sabine Bonnar resume Monday, September 11th at 12 noon and 1:30 p.m.

Let’s Talk facilitated by Amanda Hirsch Geffner, MA, LCSW, resumes Thursday, September 14th at 12:45 p.m.

The Caregiver Support Group resumes meetings with Nancy Cook on Monday, September 18th at 1:00 p.m.

Beading class with Viola Galetta resumes Tuesday, September 19th at 1:00 p.m.

Lifelong Learner Courses start again in September. The Fall 2017 Course Catalog will be available in a hard copy version in August and also published on The Bigelow Center Facebook page as a downloadable PDF file.

The LLL courses are extremely popular so register early!

Founder and CEO of New England Young at Heart, Elaine Marcucio is hosting a FALL BALL – at two locations and two different dates!

After a successful Senior Prom in May, NEYAH is offering two more ways for senior citizens to come get their groove on. There will be a buffet lunch, music, dancing, raffles and more! Elaine is excited to share that there will be vendors from all types of businesses there and the Seniors will have a chance to find services that they may need.

The first will be at the Woodwinds, in Branford on September 14, from 11:00-3:00. This is co-sponsored by Artis Senior Living of Branford and Mary Wade of New Haven. A portion of the proceeds will be going to The NEYAH Team for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk and the Parkinson’s Disease Association.

The second will be at Aria, in Prospect on October 18, from 11:00-3:00.

Contact Elaine at 203-887-5047 or neyoungatheart@gmail.com for Vendor Tables or Tickets.

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On Tuesday, June 27, Waveny LifeCare Network’s Chief Executive Officer, Bill Piper, and Resident Council President, Gerry Roberts, joined forces in a ribbon cutting ceremony to formally open Waveny Care Center’s newly renovated back patio and garden.

Beyond being a beautiful and tranquil destination for Waveny’s residents, the new patio is a therapeutic area designed to actively assist in both physical and occupational therapy for Waveny’s short-term and outpatient rehab patients.

The garden offers looped pathways made of three different surfaces and textures, areas containing steps of varying heights to assist with reorientation to stair climbing, a ramp platform with side railings, and mailboxes of differing heights to help patients regain independence with basic but important activities of daily living. The area’s centerpiece is a colorful compass that signals true north, east, west and south.

“This gift from Waveny is what compassion looks like,” said Gerry

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Roberts, President of Waveny Care Center’s Resident Council. “It’s a unifying symbol of the entire Waveny community coming together and reaching out to each other. This garden helps us to find inner peace and to talk with nature.”

Waveny LifeCare Network provides a comprehensive continuum of healthcare to serve the changing needs of older adults from all areas. Waveny is a nonprofit organization that offers independent living at The Inn, assisted living and short-term respite care for people with memory impairment at The Village, and skilled nursing, inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation Services at Waveny Care Center.

It also includes the Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic, an Adult Day Program that provides free door-todoor transportation throughout most of lower Fairfield County, and an array of community-based services through Waveny Home Healthcare, Waveny at Home and Geriatric Care Management. For more information, call 1-855-WAVENY-1 or visit www.waveny.org.

Connect the dots…

VA Benefit can help with Home Care

The Veterans Administration offers Aid and Attendance as part of an improved pension benefit program that unfortunately is not widely known. It allows wartime veterans and spouses of wartime veterans who require the regular attendance of another person to assist in bathing, eating, dressing, undressing, medication dosing, or using the bathroom to receive additional monetary benefits. It also applies to those who are blind or a patient in a nursing home because of mental or physical incapacity. Assisted living facility care also qualifies.

This valuable benefit is often overlooked by many families with wartime veterans or surviving spouses who need additional money to help care for ailing parents or loved ones. Note that this is a pension benefit paid by the U.S. Treasury; it is not dependent on service-related injuries for compensation. Aid and Attendance can help pay for care in the home, nursing home or assisted living facility.

A wartime veteran is eligible for up to $1,794 per month, while a surviving spouse is eligible for up to $1,153 per month. A veteran with a spouse is eligible for up to $2,127 per month and a veteran with a sick spouse is eligible for up to $1,410 per month. The website VeteranAid.org is the primary resource for information on this significant benefit.

The Town of Fairfield’s Department of Human Services helps veterans apply for benefit programs such as Aid and Attendance and also offers counseling, employment and training referrals, crisis assessment, veteran suicide prevention and much more. The town’s Director of Human Services, Terry Giegengack, and her able staff of four social workers, have been trained by Connecticut’s Department of Veterans Affairs to undertake this most important work. The social services staff meets individually and confidentially with Fairfield veterans and/or their loved ones to help them apply for benefits, services and programs. The social services office is located inside the Bigelow Center.

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Together, Bill Piper, CEO of Waveny LifeCare Network and Gerry Roberts, President of Waveny Care Center’s Resident Council, cut the ribbon to formally open Waveny’s newly redesigned and renovated back patio.

In addition, Ramon Agosto, from Connecticut’s Department of Veterans Affairs, is at the Center on the fourth Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. with his Veterans Corner to offer assistance and information. Appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome. Please call 203.256.3166 to schedule an appointment with Mr.Agosto or a member of the social services staff or to ask for information.

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Reading is exercise for your brain: Our August Book List for Boomers Conquering Arthritis: What Doctors Don’t Tell You Because They Don’t Know Barbara Allen A wealth of information about arthritis, how to live with it and thrive

Health Care Reform Simplified: What Professionals, Medicine, Government, Insurance and Business Needs to Know Dave Parks A simplified look at the complexities of our health care system

Safe Patients, Smart Hospitals: How One Doctor’s Checklist Can Help Us Change Health Care from the Inside Out Peter Pronovost, Eric Vohr This guide can be a critically useful tool in understanding and working with our health care system.

The Sleepy Hollow Family Almanac Kris D’agostino A humorous but grim look at the financial and family matters affecting millennials today.

Lions Bonnie Nadzam A compelling story about the last 11 people in a town in the high plains of Colorado, once vibrant, now heading toward extinction through one family’s experiences.

Chanel: The Vocabulary of Style Jerome Gautier The story of Coco Chanel’s iconic style in photographs by the world’s most legendary fashion photographers.

Living with Wine: Passionate Collectors, Sophisticated Cellars and Other Rooms for Entertaining, Enjoying and Imbibing Samantha Nestor Beautiful coffee table book of photographs of living the good life with wine.

20,000 Secrets of Tea: The Most Effective Ways to Benefit from Nature’s Healing Herbs Victor Zak A wealth of information you never knew (and some you did) about tea. photos provided

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Retirement is changing. People are working past 65 and many seniors are staying in or returning to the workforce, either full time, part time or as consultants or independent contractors.

According to a study from the Families and Work Institute, this change is largely because people want to earn more money to retire more comfortably or because they believe they would be bored by not working.

This can be a great opportunity for you or your loved one to keep your mind engaged and challenged and stay active in the community. If going back to work makes sense for your situation, here are some job categories that may be a good fit.

Consulting This type of work allows you flexibility, but, depending on the work, can also mean long hours. That said, the benefits and money you earn are directly proportional to the amount of time you put into the position. There are many retired individuals with a particular skill or license that's in demand, such as in law, engineering, health care, telecommunications, management, bookkeeping, accounting, taxes, etc.

The best way to determine if your skills can be turned into consulting work is to market them.

Do some research about consulting in your field.

Access your networks at your last company -you may already know someone willing to hire you as a consultant. You can even create a company or an LLC and market your skills to other businesses. Someone out there may need your skill set.

Some of the top jobs where older citizens can earn additional income.

Higher Education Universities and colleges, such as community colleges and for profit colleges, have a diverse array of job opportunities available to senior citizens. Consider working as an adjunct professor, teaching students about your area of expertise.

Many universities are expanding to online programs, so you could even teach from your home.

Or look into teaching continuing education classes at your local community college, senior center or adult education program.

You could also find a part-time job as a tutor, librarian, department office assistant or student advisor.

Non-profit and Charity Work If you've always wanted to make a positive impact on your community, try working for a non-profit or charity. Whether you choose a religious institution, a local cause, a human rights campaign, a civil liberties union or some other initiative, most non-profits don't necessarily rely solely on unpaid, volunteer work.

Many also have a paid workforce for day-to-day operations. Non-profits may hire part-time workers to alleviate costs, and if you have the necessary skills, you could be a great candidate. Companies such as Goodwill even offer job training for seniors.

Child Care Probably one of the more popular ways for seniors to earn income is to go into child care.

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Schools Private schools, preschools or elementary, middle or high schools may also have a use for your services. They employ people like librarians, tutors, teacher's assistants, administrative workers, cafeteria help, bus drivers, bus monitors, crossing guards, etc.

Call Center Consultants Many companies are bringing some of their call center sales, customer service and collections activities back to the United States. Call center reps are always in demand and seniors who can use a computer and phone system may be perfect.

Call center representatives can work onsite, but some companies (such as Hilton Hotels and American Airlines) allow reps to work from home. You could get a job doing everything from answering billing questions to taking reservations to troubleshooting issues.

Health Care, Fitness and Wellness As the senior population continues to get bigger and people are challenged with health problems, entering the fields of health care, fitness, nutrition and wellness can be a great way to earn an income. Consider working at hospitals or medical clinics and get experience in areas that don't necessarily require a nursing license or doctorate.

Some jobs may require a nurse's aide or medical assistant certification that you can get from your local community college. You may qualify in other areas too, such as administration, housekeeping, maintenance, legal or communications.

Or, if you enjoy caring for other, get a job as a home care aide. You'll help elderly people with everyday things like cooking, cleaning, laundry, errands, etc.

If you have a passion for a particular fitness program or nutrition program, get your certification or license to teach classes at a local gym, hospital, community center or college.

Government Work Ever thought about working for the government? Check the websites of your local, city and state governments to find career opportunities in your own backyard.

Give tours through the National Park Service or venture into the numerous federal government jobs available at usajobs.gov.

There's even an organization called Encore that connects senior citizens with peers, training and jobs. It has fellowship programs that hire the valuable resources for senior citizens.

Boomers & Beyond - Fairfield County Freelance Writing If you lived it, you're an expert at it, and more than qualified to write about it. The Internet has made it easier to distribute information. As a freelance writer, you can earn money by writing about what you know. You can write for online publications and get paid for your expertise. As you become more popular, you can then begin to submit your articles to print publications such as newspapers and magazines. You can even go on to produce your own book!

Hospitality, Event Planning and Travel Consider a job in hospitality and tourism. As many retirees hope to travel after retirement, you can become a key component to their travel plans.

Become a travel coordinator and specialize in planning group trips with particular specialties.

Get a travel agent's license from organizations such as the Travel Institute and start your own home-based travel agency. You can also work at car rental agencies, hotels, motels, airports, cruise ships, airlines, ticketing and a host of other hospitality-related occupations. There's also work available in reservations, security, food service, guest services and a host of other positions.

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Unions and Journeyman Trainers Have you considered training and educating others in a non-traditional setting? If you were part of a union, look into training apprentices.

Whether it's carpentry, sheet metal, electrical, plumbing or other types of trade, your expertise is very important. If you were in trucking, but tired of driving interstate roads, consider another career training other drivers.

Community Experts and Local Historians Become a community expert in a variety of different settings. Museums and other historical associations require experts to guide tourists and residents. If you're an expert in your community, start a website to share everything you know about the community and offer tours of the area.

Publish your own tour guides and books about your community and market these to travel agents or sell them on the web.

There are a lot of great ideas for senior citizens to earn additional income and engage in the community after retirement. The key is putting forth a path and a plan toward doing things you know you will really enjoy.

Source:www.care.com

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Myth 1: Exercising won't benefit seniors Deterioration of vital body systems is attributed to a lack of physical activity accompanied by aging. Exercise—whether it be lifting small weights or taking brisk walks—will help you feel younger and stronger. It pumps up the production of endorphins which makes us feel good. These chemicals not only combat depression, they also make us feel and look young. Exercise is also shown to increase your self-esteem. Consistent exercise over time can lower the risk for conditions like Alzheimer’s, dementia, heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, and high blood pressure.

Myth 2: Seniors should limit strenuous movement.

As the saying goes, “if you don’t use it, you lose it.” Inactivity, whether it be mental or physical, can affect us negatively at any age. When we exercise, we stimulate ourselves both mentally and physically. Think of it as proper up-keep and maintenance. If we don’t maintain ourselves, we start to lose the ability to do the things we love, and eventually, we lose the ability to do even the simplest of things, and finally we lose our independence entirely. That being said, you should still consult your physician and exercise with caution by listening to your body. Don’t over do it! Over exercising can affect your body adversely as well.

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Myth 3: Seniors might fall while exercising.

Actually, it’s the other way around: By exercising regularly you will increase your muscle strength and balance. Find an acitivty that lets you practice balancing and reacting to things around you; Alert1 recommends Tai Chi for seniors. With increased balance and overall body strength you decrease your risk of falling—not only during exercise, but any time you move around.

As you flex and stretch, regular exercise will reverse any natural breakdown of muscles accompanied by old age. Just make sure to start with a simple exercise routine and then moderately increase the difficulty level as you get stronger.

Seniors are too frail for physical activity.

This is another misconception on exercise and the limitations of seniors.

An active senior lifestyle will help your bones stay strong! For seniors with osteoporosis, you can increase bone strength with regular exercise. No need to become a professional body builder. Even light activity can help your bones stay strong. Soaking up some sun (vitamin D) and consuming more calcium rich foods are also good for bone health.

Schedule daily exercise time and invite a friend or neighbor to join you.

Older adults should try a variety of exercises to prevent boredom. If you’re a senior starting a new exercise regimen, Alert1 can protect you in the instance of the unthinkable. A senior medical alert system with fall detection can protect you in the instance you’re harmed while exercising.

When exercising, do not overexert yourself and of course, always consult a medical professional before you engage in more strenuous activity than you are accustomed to.

Alert1 recommends that seniors get active as exercise is a great way to decrease risks of developing medical problems. But still fewer people over the age of 65 consider exercise an option in their daily lives. Maintaining consistent exercise in our golden years is critical to combating bone-loss, frailty, arthritis, obesity and many other ailments that go along with aging. Even if you haven’t exercised consistently, it is never too late to start.

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Source:www.alert-1.com/blog/general/4-mythson-exercise-for-seniors-/1741Shayne Fitz-Coy

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volunteer match up

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Veterans welcome here at Brighton Gardens Stamford BRIGHTON GARDENS STAMFORD (A Sunrise Community) 59 Roxbury Rd Stamford, CT 06902 Good Match For People 55+

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About Share your skills, hobbies and interests by being a companion or assisting in therapeutic recreation programs. Opportunities exist to perform on our world renowed Main Street in the village or design your own program such as sharing a collection, gardening or teaching a class. Some serve lunch, dinner or tea while others prefer to greet visitors at the reception. Waveny is a five-star non-profit healthcare continuum that seeks volunteers with warm hearts and a wide array of interests.

Please go to www.volunteermatch.org/search/ opp2291749.jsp for more information about this volunteer match up.

About We have a gentlemen veteran here at Brighton Gardens of Stamford who sits week after week waiting for other veterans to join him. He likes to hear stories and also tell his own story. If you can spare a half hour on Thursdays at 11, please let us know. It doesn't have to be every week, just something for him to look forward to. He's a very nice man, he insists on wearing his veteran hat and reads the sports page waiting to see if someone shows up.

Please go to www.volunteermatch.org/search/ opp2441260.jsp for more information about this volunteer match up.

Hospice: Compassus Hospice Hamden, CT 06514 Requirements & Commitment Driver's License Needed Background Check Must be at least 18 Orientation or Training We have many patients with various volunteer needs Reliable, effective communication, accountable Cause Areas

About We are seeking volunteers that live in Fairfield county and New Haven county.

Hospice Volunteers make a difference in the lives of our patients. As we serve a vast area of Connecticut, we match volunteers with patients close to their home. Many of our patients live in skilled nursing facilities, but we also care for those that reside in their home. Volunteers help our patients by providing them support through companionship, writing letters on behalf of the patients, reading to them, applying lotion to their hands, and most importantly listening to their life story. We ask that our volunteers commit to working at least two hours a month. Volunteers may make their visits flexible to fit their schedule Monday-Sunday during the hours of 9:00am-6:00pm. Your visits time will vary depending on the needs of the patients and their current status.

Please go to www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2407970.jsp for more information about this volunteer match up.

Source: www.volunteermatch.org

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Breakfast Quinoa If you're looking for a healthy breakfast that tastes more like a dessert, this recipe for Strawberries and Cream Quinoa is definitely the one for you.

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Mondays

What are your expectations for retirement? What will you look forward to most? While many fantasize of lazy days, no schedules, and no bosses; that's often not the case. Many retirees are extremely busy and wonder how they ever had time for work?

Many retirees love Mondays because of the sheer joy they feel when everyone else they know has to go back to work. And you don't. No longer will you dread that the weekend is coming to an end. Weekdays now represent a whole new world. Many retirees join fitness programs, support groups, attend senior activities and trips and volunteer at local hospitals or meal services.

Boomers & Beyond would love to hear from retirees who would like to share with our readers what they are involved in now that they have time.

Please send your stories to: Cathy@healthcarenewsmagazine.com 1 Ardmore Street, New Windsor, NY 12553

Strawberries and Cream Quinoa Bowl Ingredients 1/4 cup quinoa 1/2 cup nonfat milk 1/2 cup strawberries, quartered 1 Tbsp. sugar 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/8 cup fat-free half-and-half 1/8 tsp. vanilla

Directions Start by rinsing the quinoa with cold water, then combining the grain with the milk in a small saucepan. Bring the ingredients to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is dissolved.

In another pan, combine the strawberries, sugar and cinnamon over medium-low heat. Cook the berries for 2 to 3 minutes, until warm, then stir in the half-and-half. Heat for an additional minute.

Remove the pan from the heat, then stir in the cooked quinoa and vanilla. Transfer into a bowl to serve.

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