Westchester County Boomers & Beyond January 2018 ebook

Boomers & Beyond January 2018

Westchester County

Legal advice for Medicaid & Asset-Protection planning.

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Caring Hearts and Hands provides dependable non-medical services and support to Seniors p7 R. Cohen Audiology Associates keep patient concerns first p9

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Wartburg hosts Spiritual Care Volunteer Training Program p4 35th Annual Senior Hall of Fame p8

Exercise plan for seniors

Wartburg’s Licensed Home Care Agency Providing temporary or ongoing assistance – on a daily or live-in basis – serving Westchester and the Bronx • • • •

Personal care/dressing, meal prep, housekeeping Individualized care plan Physical/occupational/speech therapy Companion services to medical appointments, shopping, recreation • Specialized dementia and diabetes care • Caregiver respite

We are hiring experienced Home Health Aides.

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Call our care advisors to find out how we can help: 914-513-5656 or visit wartburg.org

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I reached out to you during the most stressful time of life for both my loved ones and myself - horror had occurred to my dear loving mother.

My mom had fractured her hip and due to her frail health and advanced age required risky hip replacement surgery. Many issues legal and otherwise arose which I could not personally resolve. You not only resolved each and every one, but you continue to do so now, over 4 years later.

You always display extreme sincerity, compassion and friendship, using your vast experience and confidence in your ability, to continually bring satisfaction, positive results and a tremendous sense of relief and comfort to my loved ones and myself.

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You have gone out of your way to visit Mom on multiple occasions in her Nursing house and we love you for it. As an attorney, friend, and a great man, I could not possibly hope to know anyone more phenomenal. The three greatest men I have ever known are my dear departed father, my dear departed father-in-law and Ely Rosenzveig.

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I hired Ely to assist with my parents estate planning and it was a wise decision. He is a true expert in navigating through complex elder care law and procedures. His guidance was invaluable and his communication excellent. I would strongly recommend his services.

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Left to right: Wartburg’s Spiritual Care Visitor Skills-Based Training Program graduates.

Wartburg hosted a free eight-week Spiritual Care Visitor Skills-Based Training Program specifically designed for volunteers. The training program was presented by Caroline Cella, MA, of Embrace Caretaking, in partnership with Wartburg. Twenty participants, from throughout the local communities, successfully completed the program.

“An individual’s spirituality is an integral part of their well-being,” said David J. Gentner, Wartburg President and CEO. “We recognize and welcome the cultural, spiritual and religious diversity of each member of our Wartburg family. Through our newly introduced Spiritual Care Visitor Skills-Based Training Program, we affirm our commitment to provide attentive and compassionate care to all our residents.”

“This new initiative enables us to provide quality one-on-one visits with our residents at Wartburg. Spiritual Care Visitors are especially trained to listen and provide encouragement, support, and hope to those who find themselves experiencing the losses that come with aging,” noted Rev. Carol E. A. Fryer, Wartburg Director of Spiritual Care and Church Relations. “We anticipate that our residents will receive numerous benefits from spending quality time with our volunteer visitors as they develop meaningful relationships. These volunteers will help ensure Wartburg’s mission - to provide ministries of healing and hope nurturing the body, mind and spirit of those entrusted to our care – remains constant.”

The weekly two and half hour classes, held in Wartburg’s Gatz Conference Center, presented in-depth training on topics including: faith sharing, communication skills, aging and illness issues, interactive exercises, discernment and grief. During the final session, trainees visited with residents in Wartburg’s Waltemade Skilled Nursing Facility, utilizing the skills that they had developed during their sessions. Upon completing the training program, participants are qualified to be volunteer Spiritual Care Visitors at Wartburg under the supervision of Pastor Fryer.

The Spiritual Care Visitors will be assigned residents with whom they will meet regularly. They will gather as a group with Pastor Fryer for support and debriefing.

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“Spiritual care visitors do not replace chaplains,” said Ms. Cella. “They succeed with ongoing supervision and continued education and faith Formation. Their pastoral care skills will increase with practice, as they bring comfort to residents of all faiths at Wartburg.”

Please contact Rev. Fryer at cfryer@wartburg.org or 914-513-5162, if you are interested in becoming a Spiritual Care Visitor at Wartburg.

“An individual’s spirituality is an integral part of their well-being. “We recognize and welcome the cultural, spiritual and religious diversity of each member of our Wartburg family. Through our newly introduced Spiritual Care Visitor Skills-Based Training Program, we affirm our commitment to provide attentive and compassionate care to all our residents.”

David J. Gentner, Wartburg President and CEO About Wartburg Wartburg, located in Westchester County, NY, offers integrated, comprehensive senior residential and healthcare services. Unlike conventional retirement communities, Wartburg provides a wide range of services to both residents living on their beautiful 34-acre campus and people in their own homes. From independent, assisted living and award-winning nursing home care to inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation, home care and adult day care services, their continuing care approach has earned them a trusted reputation in Westchester. Wartburg also provides caregiver support at every stage.

Wartburg was named one of the “Best Nursing Homes in New York State”

by U.S. News & World Report for the seventh consecutive year in 2017. In addition, Wartburg received the 2016 Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award from the American College of Health Care Administrators and the 2015 Legacy Award from the Westchester County Chapter of the Links.

For more information visit www.wartburg.org

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Advertiser’s Index Brightview Tarrytown...............................................................................15 Caring Hearts and Hands LLC.................................................................7

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Comfort Keepers...................................................................................9 Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates, PC...................................................3,14 Victoria Home.....................................................................................11 VNA of Hudson Valley...........................................................................20 The Wartburg.......................................................................................2 Waveny Lifecare Network..................................................................................5

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By Nancy Sorbella

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New Year, New You! It is never too late to change your routine and make each day better than the one before. January is the perfect time to make some healthy lifestyle resolutions.

Consider a new exercise routine; if it’s cold outside and you like to walk, join a walking club that meets at the mall which is a great way to socialize as well.

See your doctor for a wellness visit. Check out some of the books on our list at your local library and while there, take advantage of their programming, readings and classes.

Organize your paperwork for tax season, refresh the non-perishables in your pantry. Visit friends and consider a new hobby.

Catch up on your sleep, connect with friends and stay engaged!

Winter can be long but there are so many affordable, accessible options here in Westchester for connection, growth, independent living, and inspiration at every age!

In 2018, we plan to be more in touch with you, too! Please share your stories with us, send us tips and ideas so that we can continue to be your resource for living your best healthy and active lifestyle.

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Next Month Aging in Place Snow removal services, Home shopping, Pharmacy delivery services Sharing your Heart Ideas for making Valentine’s Day special for the senior in your life Senior Dating Long Term Care, Memory Care & Assisted Living

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Feinstein Institute teams with The Bristal Assisted Living to study if dance can slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease Assisted living residents are spending time on the dance floor to participate in a new study evaluating if dance can help slow the progression of memory loss. The study is overseen by leading Alzheimer’s disease researcher Peter Davies, PhD, director of the Feinstein Institute’s Litwin-Zucker Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders, and taking place at The Bristal Assisted Living in Lake Success.

“The prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other memory disorders among assisted living residents is very high and this really impacts their ability to enjoy life and remain active,” Dr. Davies explains.

“I’m thrilled to partner with The Bristal Assisted Living so that we can rigorously research if dance and our other programs can help slow the memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other memory disorders. Residents participating in the program have the opportunity to enjoy themselves and help us to find out if there is some cognitive benefit.”

Assisted living communities are an increasingly popular option for senior housing and care as they provide residents a more enriching environment. It has been shown that activities, personal engagement and physical health have helped keep residents in assisted living longer, delaying the move to a more institutional environment. Dr. Davies with his team – Erica Christen, RN; Amber Sousa, PhD; Jeremy Koppel, MD; and Cecilia Fontanesi, R-DMT, MPhil – will study over the next two years whether dance, strength training and programs to enhance cognitive activities could improve residents’ lives.

“I’m very happy to work with Dr. Davies to encourage assisted living residents to move and connect with each other,” said Ms. Fontanesi.

“The dance therapy classes build a sense of belonging, motivating residents to stay engaged in the community, enriching their lives and knowing that they matter.”

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Ms. Fontanesi’s first therapy session started with the residents passing around a balloon, initiating purposeful movement while retaining a shared focus, and ended with the residents delightfully dancing to “Cheek to Cheek” by Frank Sinatra.

The study is funded by The Bristal and these activities take place in a 1,100-square-foot clinical space created specifically for Feinstein Institute researchers at The Bristal at Lake Success, which is The Bristal’s first community dedicated to helping residents with memory disorders.

Said Kimberly Bent, MSW, Executive Director of The Bristal at Lake Success: “Not only will our residents benefit from this research, but it is also our hope that the findings discovered here will benefit assisted living residents across the country suffering from memory disorders.”

For more information about how we empower imagination and pioneer discovery, please visit FeinsteinInstitute.org.

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out & about

35th Annual Senior Hall of Fame

70 senior citizens from 30 municipalities throughout Westchester were honored during the 35th Annual Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon on December 1, at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown. The Senior Citizens Hall of Fame is sponsored by the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS); the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation; Westchester County Livable Communities and the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services.

photos by Nancy Sorbella

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North Salem contingent

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JANUARY IS GLAUCOMA AWARENESS MONTH

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease.

Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase.

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Glaucoma is called “the sneak thief of sight” since there are no symptoms and once vision is lost, it’s permanent. As much as 40% of vision can be lost without a person noticing.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. Moreover, among African American and Latino populations, glaucoma is more prevalent.

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Glaucoma is 6 to 8 times more common in African Americans than Caucasians.

Over 3 million Americans, and over 60 million people worldwide, have glaucoma. Experts estimate that half of them don’t know they have it.

Combined with our aging population, we can see an epidemic of blindness looming if we don’t raise awareness about the importance of regular eye examinations to preserve vision. The World Health Organization estimates that 4.5 million people worldwide are blind due to glaucoma.

Glaucoma is not curable, and vision lost cannot be regained. With medication and/or surgery, it is possible to halt further loss of vision. Since openangle glaucoma is a chronic condition, it must be monitored for life. Diagnosis is the first step to preserving your vision.

Early detection, through regular and complete eye exams, is the key to protecting your vision from damage caused by glaucoma. A complete eye exam includes five common tests to detect glaucoma.

Talk to friends and family about glaucoma. If you have glaucoma, don’t keep it a secret. Let your family members know. For regular updates on glaucoma research, treatments, news and information, visit www.glaucoma.org.

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For seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, living at home in a familiar environment can be helpful because it surrounds them with memory cues that can reduce confusion and enhance mental engagement.

In-home care from our specially trained caregivers give your family the care and support you need: • Education for your family to help you better understand dementia and what you can do for your loved one • Structured activities geared to your loved one’s interests and capabilities that minimize dementia symptoms • Home modification guidance • Connection to medical professionals, support groups, and other resources • In-home medical alert systems and motion detectors

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Aces High at Waveny Casino day

Waveny LifeCare Network’s residents, short-term rehab patients and Adult Day Program participants enjoyed a high rolling day as ‘Main Street’ at The Village – the nonprofit organization’s assisted living community – was transformed into a casino. The day began with a game of Pokeno and a Rat Pack Review singalong. Aces were high as everyone tried their hand at Roulette, BlackJack, Wheel of Fortune and other games of chance, and all winnings were exchanged for prizes at the end of the day. For more information on Waveny’s Adult Day Program, which is available with flexible days and free local doorto-door transportation provided throughout most of lower Fairfield County, call 203.594.5429 or visit waveny.org. photos provided

college degrees for retirees Now accepting applications for classes beginning in 2018 Who is eligible to apply? The program is open to retirees with a high school diploma or GED. We can assist in locating your transcripts. +U ƂPCPEKCN CKF CXCKNCDNG! Yes! In fact, the SeniorU degree may be fully funded for seniors who qualify based on annual income and assets. The Concordia College admissions staff will handle all the applications details.

9JCV FGITGGU FQGU 5GPKQT7 QHHGT! The program offers two fully accredited options: a 2-year Associate of Arts degree, and a 4-year Bachelor of Arts degree.

9JCV MKPFU QH ENCUUGU YKNN + VCMG! The SeniorU degree is designed to improve your health in mind, body and attitude in a fun and experiential way where you learn by doing. Created by seniors, for seniors, the classes are wide-ranging and relevant, covering lots of topics from music, art, history and science, to spirituality, healthful movement and breathing, connecting with your loved ones on social i` >] > ` > >} } Þ ÕÀ w > Við >ÃÃià >Ài «>ÀÌ V «>Ì ÀÞ À>Ì iÀ Ì > iVÌÕÀi L>Ãi`] i « } Þ Õ pave new ways to think, communicate and be.

9JGTG CPF YJGP CTG ENCUUGU JGNF! The beautiful Wartburg campus in Mount Vernon is home to SeniorU. With decades of experience in senior care and engagement, Wartburg offers fully accessible facilities designed for the comfort and convenience of older adults. Classes meet three days a week for 5 hours, and lunch is included. Semesters last 15 weeks. +U VTCPURQTVCVKQP RTQXKFGF! Yes! Transportation will be provided from designated pick-up points – such as libraries and houses of worship – in lower Westchester.

9JCV CTG VJG DGPGƂVU QH EQNNGIG KP TGVKTGOGPV! New experiences at every age help us grow, and as a retiree, you have a wealth of experience to share with others! SeniorU is a social, interactive learning community where students enrich their lives and in turn become better able to enrich their own social spheres of family, community and worship. Getting your degree will not only help you stay active – you’ll continue to gain skills and knowledge and expand your mind by learning how to process and use new information.

Apply now! Call (914) 337-9300 ext. 2124 www.concordia-ny.edu/SeniorU

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Physical Fitness at any age

Senior Fitness & Activities in Westchester County:

Tuckahoe Senior Center: (914) 337-8487 Fitness Classes, Bingo. Mahjong, Cards and Board Games Greenburgh Theodore Young Community Center: (914) 989-3631 Bingo, Fitness Programs, Trips, Art classes.

Mamaroneck Senior Center: (914) 834-8840 Movies and Discussion Groups, Exercise and Dance Classes, Board and Card Games.

Mount Pleasant Community Center: (914) 742-2310 Trips, Crafts, Cards, Bingo, Penny Socials, Exercise Classes, Art Classes, Pool Tables and Table Games.

Mount Vernon Armory Senior Center: 914-665-2300 Activities, Nutrition Programs, Frail Elderly Day Care Program New Rochelle Hugh A. Doyle Senor Center: (914) 235-2363 Tai Chi for Fall Prevention, Exercise Programs, Bingo, Arts and Crafts, Outings.

Port Chester Senior Center: (914) 939-4975 Zumba, Tai Chi, Bridge, Mah Jong, Bingo, Art Classes, Day Trips, Movies.

Rye YMCA: (914) 967-6363 Enhance Fitness Program, Aquatics.

White Plains – Burke Adult Fitness Center: (914) 597-2805 The Burke Adult Fitness Center provides a variety of different programs to meet the needs of adults in the community.

So whether you have just completed rehabilitative therapy, have an on-going medical condition or are simply interested in getting into shape, The Burke Adult Fitness Center is for you.

White Plains – Family YMCA: (914) 949-8030 Silver Sneakers Exercise Class, Aquatics, Zumba Gold.

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If you’re an older adult looking to establish an exercise routine, you should, ideally, be able to incorporate 150 minutes of moderate endurance activity into your week. This can include walking, swimming, cycling, and a little bit of time every day to improve strength, flexibility, and balance.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest this amount of time for generally fit Americans aged 65 and older. Even though this sounds like a lot, the good news is that you can break it down into 10- or 15-minute chunks of exercise two or more times a day.

Getting off to a Good Start

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First, think about duration, intensity and frequency.

Start slowly. If you need to start with 5 minutes of exercise -- so be it. Increase the minutes (duration) by one minute per week.

The intensity of the exercise should be determined by listening to your body AND your doctor.

Frequency is the key to developing senior fitness. The goal is not to work to complete exhaustion once a month. But developing a routine that can be sustained several times a week.

Scientific research has shown that increasing low intensity exercise produces a very low risk of injury to the heart of muscle skeletal system. A light- to moderate–intensity activity, such as 5 to 15 minutes of walking per session, 2 to 3 times a week.

Consider Your Age

The amount of time required to adapt to a new level of activity probably depends on age. Older adults require more time to adapt to a new level of activity, in the range of 2 to 4 weeks.

Important Safety Tips • Do not exercise if you have high blood pressure and have not consulted your doctor to suggest your limits.

2018 Exercise plan for seniors

• If you have osteoporosis, talk to your doctor about any exercises that would be safe.

Exercise that involves stretching or flexing the spine should be approved directly by your doctor.

• Wait at least 2 hours after you eat to start your exercise routine.

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Gage your Level of Fitness

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Less fit adults are at higher risk of injury when doing a given amount of activity, compared to fitter adults. Slower rates of increase over time may reduce injury risk.

Pay special attention if you are overweight. There is already more strain on the heart so that you would need to progress at a much slower rate.

Consider your Prior Experience

You need to remember how your body has adjusted to exercise before. Start a new exercise program at a slower rate if you've had any challenges before.

Before starting a new exercise program, you must make sure you will be safe. Follow these safety rules for exercising from the National Institutes of Health.

for a Senior Workout • If your knee or elbow or ankle is swollen, painful and warm to the touch DON'T exercise, see a doctor.

• Do not exercise if you develop a new pain or symptom.

Swelling, shortness of breath, extreme tiredness and you should get to the doctor.

• Don't exercise if you have a fever.

Exercise increases your core body temperature - adding that rise to a preexisting fever could prove dangerous.

Source: www.healthline.com www.talk-early-talk-often.com

ATTORNEYS AT LAW Many Years of Experience Protecting the Legal Interests of the Elderly & Special Needs Populations

Why should I spend money hiring attorneys to do asset protection planning for me and my loved ones?

Currently, the monthly cost for nursing home care in New York ranges between $10,000-$15,000, and properly certified home health attendants (nurse aides) can cost as much or more for round- the-clock home care. Statistically, it is likely that most people will need either or both of these care options as they grow older. It is critical that you plan appropriately to best minimize the strain that elder care costs may have on your estate, and to help put you in the best position possible to qualify for benefits that are largely covered by the government, under Medicare or Medicaid.

Our firm has attorneys with extensive experience in developing tax-effective action plans for our clients that help protect their assets from government imposition.

We have also been very successful in negotiating the complex bureaucratic minefield in which Medicaid is now mired. We have achieved remarkable results for our clients on a host of Medicaid related issues, from obtaining Medicaid approvals for coverage of home care and institutional care benefits, to very accommodative resolutions of Medicaid spousal recovery claims, where the office of Medicaid aggressively pursues the non-institutionalized (i.e., or “community”) spouse for Medicaid benefits provided.

Why should I have a lawyer prepare my will?

If you die without a Will, the law, not you, determines how your assets are divided and to whom they are given. A poorly drafted Will may result in a sizeable chunk of your assets not ending up where you want them to go. We are an experienced law firm that can expertly craft your will to address your long-term care, tax, estate planning, and asset protection planning issues. It is in your best interest that planning be done properly so as to minimize the tax burden on your estate.

Our experience and skill in the fields of Trusts, Wills, and Estates enables our firm to uniquely tailor estate planning to your individual needs. We will review your entire estate and draft a personalized plan that will best direct the disposition of your assets after death, whether through your Will, or by means of testamentary substitutes (trusts, joint-asset ownership with right of survivorship, or by beneficiary designation in life insurance policies, annuities, or individual retirement accounts).

My father is having difficulty caring for himself. I am afraid he will no longer be able to live on his own. I am worried about finding the money to pay for his care, whether he stays at home or moves to an assisted living facility or nursing home. What do I do?

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Your concerns are certainly daunting, and heart-rending. Our firm offers you a caring hand, an open ear, and uncompromising professional competence, and commitment. We will help find for you solutions that best suit your needs, using the latest tax, trust, and other asset protection strategies available under the law.

The law firm of Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates, P.C. practices in all aspects of elder law, including trust and estate planning, administration, and litigation, tax counsel, asset protection and special needs planning, Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security disability benefits, guardianships, long term care planning, spousal recovery claims, and Medicaid lien resolutions.

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Alzheimer’s Semipostal Fundraising Stamp dedicated

Center Director Dr. Constantine Lyketsos served as master of ceremonies.

“We’re in a new age of Alzheimer’s research with a number of efforts underway,” said Bernard. “NIA is working to identify new genes that affect Alzheimer’s disease and their role as risk factors or protective factors, to explore imaging techniques and ways to detect development of the disease well before symptoms appear, to develop and test new therapies, and to test and implement new approaches to providing care and supporting caregivers.

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The new semipostal stamp will both raise awareness of Alzheimer’s research and care, as well as contribute to the search for effective ways to prevent and treat this heart-breaking disease.”

“Johns Hopkins Bayview has a long history of geriatric care and research,” said Bennett. “We are honored to host the dedication of the United States Postal Service’s Alzheimer’s Semipostal stamp. Proceeds from the sale of this beautiful stamp will benefit the next generation of research at the National Institutes of Health. We hope this research will lead to new answers for our patients and their families who live with the everyday realities of Alzheimer’s disease.”

Also attending was the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), and Kathy Siggins of Mount Airy, MD, who followed the discretionary semipostal program criteria for submitting the stamp suggestion.

Siggins’ husband succumbed to the disease in 1999.

The artwork is an illustration that first appeared on the 2008 42-cent Alzheimer's Awareness stamp.

It shows an older woman in profile with a hand on her shoulder, the suggestion of sunlight behind her, and clouds in front of and below her. On the 2008 stamp, she was facing left; the artwork for this stamp shows her facing right to help differentiate between the two stamps. Stamp artist Matt Mahurin of Topanga Canyon, CA, worked under the direction of art director Ethel Kessler of Bethesda, MD.

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Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan dedicated a stamp recently to fund research to help find a cure for one of the top 10 leading causes of death — Alzheimer’s.

The first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony for the Alzheimer’s Semipostal Fundraising stamp took place at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore.

The price of the stamp includes the First-Class Mail single-piece postage rate in effect at the time of purchase plus an amount to fund Alzheimer’s research. By law, revenue from sales of the Alzheimer’s Semipostal stamp — minus the postage paid and the reimbursement of reasonable costs incurred by the Postal Service — will be distributed to the National Institutes of Health, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“The Postal Service is proud to issue this stamp today to help raise public awareness of Alzheimer’s,” said Brennan. “Proceeds from its sale will help support urgently needed medical research into this incredibly debilitating disease.”

Joining Brennan in the ceremony were National Institute of Health Deputy Director of the National Institute on Aging Dr. Marie A. Bernard and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center President Dr. Richard Bennett. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Memory and Alzheimer’s Treatment

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Medication Management Devices

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On average, someone age 65+ takes an average of five medicines a day. Medication systems help aging parents stay on track — and let family members know if they aren’t.

With Reminder Rosie, the adult child, user-parent or professional caregiver programs the talking clock to say whatever they want.

It might be, “Dad, it’s time for your green and orange pill. Don’t forget to take them with a cracker! I love you!” It’s also handy for a middle-of-the-day, “Hi, Mom, just thinking about you!”

Micheline Stabile’s 87 year-old aunt is in independent living outside Pittsburgh. Until Stabile began leaving her reminder voice messages, she would often forget to go to the dining room for meals.

“If it wasn’t for this clock, my aunt would be in a nursing home.”

MedMinder is a digital pill dispenser. An adult child fills the medicine tray, then programs the schedule online, and can check whether Dad has complied. At pill time, the dispenser flashes — and a version that will unlock as well. Forget? The gadget beeps, and will be followed up by a prerecorded message in a family member’s voice; Still not taking them? They get a call and the child is notified.

CareZone is a free app you set that buzzes the phone when it’s time to take pills. You can share medication and other important information. The coolest feature: Take a photo of a pill bottle, upload it, and it gets transcribed and added to the medication list.

Here is a sampling of some of the cooler aging technology out there today, providing independence to our parents, and valuable peace of mind for us as caregivers…

Newest Gadgets and Apps for Seniors

S.O.S. Safety Devices

Personal emergency response systems (PERS) are getting more sophisticated. Medic alert-like pendants and wristbands can be pressed during an emergency to alert professionals and/or family members. Some companies like GreatCall and MobileHelp have mobile PERS that work anywhere, not just in your house — and include fall detection. If the PERS senses a fall, it alerts a call center even if the user hasn’t pressed the button.

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Sensors like BeClose, Evermind and Lively attach to objects your parent uses most: the bed, a toaster, the bathroom or front door or a favorite chair, for instance. You remotely determine what circumstances merit notification (if Mom hasn’t made her coffee by 10 a.m., for example).You can check their activity on your smartphone.

Rose McDermott, a university professor in Providence, Rhode Island, used BeClose to check on her mom 3,000 miles away. Lively is a multi-talented smart watch! It’s a PERS, a medication reminder, pedometer and clock. (Lively also offers separate sensors you can buy with the watch.) Pamela Wood Browne’s 88 year-old mother, who lives 15 minutes away near Greenville, South Carolina, uses a Lively watch and sensors. “Short of living with her, it’s a glimpse into what and how she’s doing,” says Browne. Manny Santayana, 59, shoots for a more direct approach: six cameras via Comcast’s Xfinity placed around his 85 year-old mother’s home in Pennsylvania. She lives alone and has Alzheimer’s. From his own home in Florida, or on the road, the salesman checks on her throughout the day.

From his iPhone, Santayana can make sure the help is punctual and his mom is safe. Twice, Santayana’s mother opened the front door and got locked out. An alert notified him; he could also see it on his screen.

Care Coordination

Siblings or adult children may live far from each other. Care coordination devices and apps are one way to solve, “Who’s on first?” and keep everyone informed. Others on the care team, from a professional caregiver to physicians, can also get on the same web page for updates and information.

Making Care Easier is a website for offering help (asking for it), storing information, sharing resources, perusing joint calendars, tracking caregiving expenses, organizing and managing tasks, and purchasing products (i.e. grab bars and walkers). There are checklists to share with family members and caregivers.

Another care sharing tool is CaringBridge primarily used during a health crisis. Family and friends log on to get progress reports and sign up for assignments. The iPhone and iPad app synchronizes to a website.

Socializing

One way to keep loneliness at bay is to interact with others — even if it’s on a screen. Take grandCARE. With a large touch screen, residents at home or in long term care have video chats with family, get the news, play games, check the calendar, visit websites, send instant messages, and share photos. More features: grandCARE offers sensor monitoring, medication prompts and telehealth device recording (weight, pulse, glucose). Caregivers can connect to a website portal from any Internet-connected device.

Perhaps the most ingenious social engagement tool is GeriJoy. Often used by those with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s, it’s a touch screen tablet that “talks.” Tap the screen and the snoozing virtual dog or cat “gets up”; chatting back and forth begins. The trained staff operates and speaks through the screen remotely. He knows the person’s interests and might ask if they’re looking forward to a football game that day, or how they slept. Family can fill in faraway staff on something happening that day or have them reminisce about the person’s past.. While it isn’t a substitute for care, it can supplement it when you can’t be there.

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Reading is exercise for your brain: Our January Book List for Boomers Mindful Running: How Meditative Running Can Improve Performance and Make You a Happier, More Fulfilled Person Mackenzie L. Havey Finding a richer meaning to running and sport through mindfulness.

Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time Howard Schultz and Dori Jones Yang The principles that guided Schultz to make great coffee part of the American experience.

Botanicum Kathy Willis Beautiful museum quality book on the beauty of nature, and the plant kingdom.

The National Parks of the US: A Photographic Journey Andrew Thomas A stunning tribute to the beauty and diversity of the treasures of the US National Parks.

We Elect a President: The Story of Our Electoral College Tara Ross How to understand our electoral college and its remarkable history for all ages.

Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual Michael Pollan A simple, yet essential collection of food wisdom from best-selling author Michael Pollan.

What Makes Olga Run: The Mystery of the 90-Something Track Star and What She Can Teach Us about Living Longer, Healthier Lives Bruce Grierson A closer look into the life of a 94 year old athlete and what we can take away from her experience and incorporate it into our lives as we age.

Kate Spade New York: Things We Love Kate Spade 20 years of design inspiration and ideas shared as only a style icon and legendary brand can communicate. photos provided

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