Forever Young April 2022

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Photo courtesy of GrandPad

User-friendly technology

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Photo courtesy of AllTrails

Travel apps for your next getaway

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Adapting and goal-setting

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On the cover, top left: Photo courtesy of Rescu; top center: Photo courtesy of GrandPad

Home & Garden 5

Hummingbirds........................................... Carol Ann Harlos

Theater 6

Musicals galore!................................................. Donna Hoke

Features: Technology

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Staying connected with GrandPad.....................Tara Erwin Shop smart with Instacart............................... Daniel Curry Get books in an instant............................. Sabrina Kahwaty Two taps to the Rescu....................................Ashley Ziomek Stress-free travel.......................................... Jennifer Merrick

Genealogy 16

1950 Census release ........................ Carol DiPirro-Stipkovits

Let’s Talk About...

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Adjusting to a new normal........................... Judith A. Rucki

Being Well 18

Technology for wellness...............................Catherine Stack

Photo by Jeremy Daniel

On stage this spring

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Ever y Issue: Resources 3 | Crossword 4 | Bingo Buzz 8 | Classifieds 20 | Noteworthy 21

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Let’s get connected

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In the past two years, we’ve relied on technology like never before.

From grocery shopping to managing our health to staying connected in times of social distancing, technology made pandemic stresses a little easier to bear. In this month’s issue, we’re highlighting apps and websites that are user-friendly, convenient, and might just solve some of your everyday problems— even as we return to in-person activity.

Research links loneliness and social isolation to higher risk for physical and mental health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, weakened immune system, anxiety, depression, cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, and even death.

Technology like GrandPad, a tablet made specifically for seniors, helps people stay connected to loved ones, even across distance. The app Rescu can get you emergency help with just two taps, eliminating lengthy 9-1-1 dispatch calls. In less critical situations, there’s Instacart Never miss a Forever Young! Subscribe for $12/year!

for convenient grocery pickup or delivery, Libby for library books straight to mobile device or Kindle, and travel apps to make your next trip a breeze.

And hey, we get it—there is something to be said for unplugging, disconnecting, and holding a physical newspaper in your hand.

So if you’re through with reading all about technology, your favorite columns and crossword are waiting for you.

Here’s to a stress-free spring,

Call 716-972-2238 or fill out and mail in the subscription form on page 20.

Sabrina Kahwaty Editor

Associate Publisher/Editor-In-Chief............................................... Elizabeth Licata Vice President/Administrative & Finance.....................................Michele Ferguson Corporate Counsel....................................................... Timothy M. O’Mara, Esq. Forever Young is published monthly, with an annual Senior Directory. Copyright ©2022 by Buffalo Spree Publishing, Inc. 1412 Sweet Home Road, Suite 12, Amherst, NY 14228 and is open Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. The entire contents of Forever Young are copyrighted 2022 by Buffalo Spree Publishing, Inc. and may not be reproduced in any manner, either whole or in part without written permission from the publishers. All rights reserved. Display advertising information and rates may be obtained by calling (716) 783-9119 ext 2250.

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FOREVER YOUNG *APRIL RESOURCES *PLEASE CONTACT EVENT/PROGRAM ORGANIZERS TO CONFIRM INFORMATION PROVIDED Do you have an event or resource to list? Email it to skahwaty@buffalospree.com

Online IMAGINE BUFFALO SPEAKER SERIES Presented by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library in conjunction with C-SAAHN and ImagineLifelongLearning.com via Zoom every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.

Each week features a local speaker and Q&A. Free. Visit website for Zoom link: buffalolib.libcal.org

Hamburg ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP for males; call 626-0600 or visit alz.org/wnyc for info.

Online LAUGHTER WELLNESS Come as you are, just bring your laughter! Tuesdays at 11 a.m.

FREE. Visit www.facebook.com/ Buffalo-Laughers for information.

West Seneca AMANA GARDEN CLUB OF WEST SENECA, is welcoming new members interested in gardening, floral arrangement, and more. For mor information, contact Marie: 884-8543

Gowanda HEALTHY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE Activities open to the public age 50+, (no residency requirements), Concord Senior Center, 1 School Street, Gowanda; for schedule, visit communityalliance.org; 532-1010 Niagara Falls SENIOR C O M PA N I O N / F O S T E R GRANDPARENT PROGRAM Looking for seniors who enjoy working with their peers or children.

Volunteers receive a tax-free stipend, transportation assistance, and supplemental insurance coverage while volunteering. If you are 55+ and want to make a difference, call 2858224 Jennifer Britton (ext. 217) for Senior Companions and Kelly Carr (ext. 228) for Foster Grandparents Williamsville MEDICARE EDUCATION PROGRAM offers complimentary services through the WNY Medicare Resource Center.

Appointments encouraged, 833-0252 Buffalo HEADWAY SUPPORT GROUPS For individuals who have sustained brain injuries, their families, and caregivers; exchange information and resources, and find mutual support and encouragement.

Info: 408-3100 or headwayofwny.org Southtowns NEW HORIZONS MUSIC Calling all musicians 50+ interested in music. For info, email Janet Stout at 354janet@gmail.com and visit newhorizonsmusic.org.

Depew BREAST CANCER NETWORK OF WNY Call 7060060 or visit bcnwny.org for more information.

SOCIAL CLUB or call 550-1232 TOPS CLUBS Take Off Pounds Sensibly Clubs offer tools, programs, support, and fellowship for healthy living and weight management.

Akron For info, call Diane 542-4980 Cheektowaga For info, call Karen 247-2334

Cheektowaga For information, call MaryAnn 895-4414 Niagara Falls For info, call Beth 385-7558 Farnham For info, call 934-9619 Lancaster For info, call Eva 4070539 Tonawanda For info, call 693-5161

Buffalo PARKINSON’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (Caregivers only) 4th Tuesday of Each Month, 3 PM. Weinberg Campus 2650 North Forest, Amherst (off in July & August) Buffalo PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP United Way – Room 219, 742 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo. Contact: Stephanie Mruzek. Email: eastamherstDSM@ solsticeseniorliving.com. Please visit www.parkinson.org for a full listing of Parkinson’s support groups in WNY. Williamsville MCGUIRE GROUP MEMORY CARE SUPPORT: Coordinated with the Alzheimer’s Association, with caregiving tips and coping mechanisms. Info: 6323700 or mcguiregroup.com Buffalo LGBTQ MEMORY LOSS CAREGIVERS PROGRAM: The Pride Center of WNY offers support and education for people providing care for a person with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. For information: 8527743 or pridecenterwny.org NIAGARA FALLS SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB: An active 50+ crowd. Meet & Greets second Friday of the month at Tim Hortons (8500 Niagara Falls Boulevard); dances third Friday of the month at Buff Social Club (2565 Young St.). For more info: see Facebook: SINGLES

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CROSSWORD 15. Apollo Creed’s son

45. Acid turns it red

20. City in northern England

49. “Bingo!”

22. Old towel, e.g.

51. Daryl Hannah’s 1984 movie

24. Rollerskater’s protector (2 words)

54. Open up

25. *Disney’s 1942 orphan 26. Abstractionism using optical illusion 27. Kind of salami 29. Crafts’ companion 31. Network of nerves 32. Treasure collection 33. Dreamer?

56. In spite of the fact, arch.

57. Church sound 58. Swedish shag rugs 59. Plotting 60. Velum, pl.

61. Zeal

34. *Popular music style

62. New Haven University

36. Ship canvas

63. IRS employee?

38. *1939-1945

65. Yang’s opposite

42. Parallel grooves

67. Canny

THEME: THE 1940S ACROSS 1. Decree

53. Sound of a dropped tome

6. *U.S./U.S.S.R.’s cold one

55. Beer acronym

9. Harry Potter’s mark 13. Syrup flavor

57. *____ Doctrine, U.S. foreign policy

14. ____ Khan

60. *”How Green Was My ____”

15. Bird of prey’s nest

63. Another word for nutria

16. Lieu

64. Ciao in the U.S.

17. H+, e.g.

66. Trip guide

18. Bashful or Happy

68. Surveyor’s maps

19. *”1984” author George

69. Afflict

21. *Best-selling pop artist Bing

70. Will alternative

23. Writer ____ Monk Kidd

71. Additionally

24. Genghis or Kubla

72. Nucleic acid

25. Cranberry habitat

73. Term of endearment

28. Not nice 30. Saddle holders

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35. *Boris Karloff’s movie “The ____,” pl.

1. Emergency acronym

37. Actress Barrymore

2. *1949 international org.

39. Asian goat antelope

3. Copycat

40. Supernatural life force

4. Chicken feet

41. Seethes

5. Christian hymn (2 words)

43. South African antelope

6. Graveside sound

44. Cook from above

7. Gone by

46. Rotisserie part

8. TV’s Yellowstone, e.g.

47. Not odd

9. Uses a Singer

48. Italy in Italian

10. Underwater hermit

50. What snob puts on

11. Ethereal

52. .0000001 joule

12. Gridiron official, for short

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The solution for this month’s puzzle can be found on page 20.

HOME & GARDEN

Inviting hummingbirds to your garden G

ardeners and non-gardeners alike are charmed when hummingbirds come to their gardens. Their flitting from flower to flower captures even the most unobservant eye.

CAROL ANN HARLOS In Western New York, we have one species of hummingbird: the ruby throated. Ruby throated hummingbirds do not overwinter here; they are among the first birds to migrate (to Florida, of course!). The males are the first to return north from April through May. It is also the males that give this hummingbird their name; the females’ throats are white.

Encouraging hummingbirds to visit can be as simple as providing a hummingbird feeder. When hummingbirds frequent gardens, one will often see hummingbird moths, a type of sphinx moth whose wings appear transparent due to absence of scales. One of my favorite memories harkens back to the summer I ran a youth program. The children ran up to me and said, “Mrs. Harlos, we caught a hummingbird in a jar. Come see it!” It was a hummingbird moth, but still quite exciting!

I once had hummingbird feeders, but now prefer to offer hummingbirds plants whose tubular flowers are visually appealing. I have, however, invested in tree hangers for hummingbirds. I’ll let you know how they work out!

If you would like to include hummingbird feeders in your garden, boil four cups water with one cup of regular sugar. (No brown or organic sugars, please, as they often contain substances harmful to hummingbird health.) Let cool. Pour into clean feeders and refrigerate the rest. You needn’t hang the feeders high; hummingbirds are used to getting their sweets from plants closer to the ground. Bees and some wasps tend to drink nectar or sugar water that is in full sun, so place your feeders in semi-shade to discourage them.

What should gardeners plant for hummingbirds? My favorite is bee balm (Monarda) in all varieties. What many people view as single flowers are actually many flowers in a circle. Bee balm plants are high in nectar, so other creatures—including hummingbird moths, various bee species, and adult butterflies—are drawn to them as well. Since bee balm is a member of the mint family Laminaceae, it shares the same flower structure as catmint, rosemary, catnip, basil, marjoram, oregano, sage, thyme, and lavender, which are

all also attractive to hummingbirds.

Don’t plant bee balm that has double flowers, as it is difficult for birds with long tongues to get to the nectar.

Northern bush honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera), a shrub native to our area, and trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) are also beloved by hummingbirds, as are cardinal flowers (Lobelia cardinalis).

The latter perennial can grow up to four feet and its red flowers are fivelobed. It needs moist soil to thrive, so I give plenty of compost to retain moisture. It flowers summer through autumn.

I have never seen the native Solomon’s Seal on a list of flowers to attract hummingbirds but, one June, as I was recovering from surgery, I glanced out the window and saw hummingbirds flitting from one bellshaped flower to another. The flowers hang downward from the stems, so the hummingbirds had to tilt upward as they drank the nectar. What a thrill!

Hummingbirds may also visit hanging baskets. This is especially lovely on a porch with chairs; you

can sit quietly and watch closely. In a basket, include some hummingbird attractors such as petunias (which are annuals here), coral bells (Heuchera, perennials) columbine (perennials), penstemon (perennials,) foxglove, red hot poker, and other plants with tubular flowers.

On an unrelated note: I have received questions from several readers regarding formation of an herbal study group. If interested, please contact me at caharlos@ verizon.net.

Happy gardening! FY Carol Ann Harlos is an awardwinning retired math and science teacher, Master Gardener, beekeeper, writer, and speaker. She tends extensive gardens, including herbs, and loves learning from others and sharing her knowledge.

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ARTS

Musicals galore!

Anastasia, Damn Yankees, Working, Beauty and the Beast, and more

BY DONNA HOKE Gerri Weagraff and Kyla Stone in the North American Tour of Anastasia Photo by Jeremy Daniel

Anastasia Gerri Weagraff, who takes the Shea’s stage this month as the Dowager Empress in Anastasia, the musical adaptation of the 1997 animated film, grew up watching her parents act in community theater, met her husband during a

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production of Fiddler on the Roof, and raised her two children in theater (the whole family was even cast together nineteen times)—all while she and her husband worked full-time non-theater jobs. In fact, their schedules weren’t unlike those of many actors in Buffalo.

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So at fifty-three, when Weagraff’s second child had headed off to college and she decided on a whim to submit a headshot to a national tour of Fiddler and actually landed a role, nobody was more surprised than she to find herself a full-time actress. “I’d never done anything

like this before, never auditioned in New York. I never would have thought to do it because I didn’t want to be away from my kids,” Weagraff says. “I had five days to quit my day job and accept that I was doing this. We were getting ready to start an empty nest life and I went off on tour! I always dreamed about doing this, but I never would have imagined it could happen.”

A second national tour of Fiddler followed and now, Buffalo marks the thirty-fifth city for the second national tour of Anastasia in which Weagraff plays the coveted role of the Dowager Empress. Weagraff had never seen the film but was introduced to the Broadway musical because her son’s fiancée was in the ensemble. “I loved the show and particularly loved the Dowager Empress,” she recalls.

“I kind of said, ‘Oh, I would love to play that role one day!’” Fast forward five years and she is—and she’s finally watched the film.

“Fans of the film will probably notice the biggest difference is that the musical is based more in realism and history and doesn’t have the supernatural Rasputin character at all,” Weagraff notes. “Instead, the antagonist is a Soviet officer who is pursuing Anastasia. They will also be blown away by the visual aspects of the show.”

Weagraff has never been to Buffalo but has looked up Shea’s and is looking forward to performing in the historic venue. Her daughter, who had a baby early in the run, will also travel to Buffalo to see

ARTS the show, so there’s much to look forward to for both Weagraff and Anastasia fans who will finally get to see this postponed musical!

Anastasia runs April 19-24; sheas. org, 847-1410 Damn Yankees Synopsis: Damn Yankees is a 1955 musical comedy with a book

by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop and music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Set in 1950s Washington DC during a time when the New York Yankees dominated Major League Baseball, the story is a modern retelling of the Faust legend except that Washington Senators player Joe Boyd doesn’t trade his soul for worldly knowledge; he trades it to become the powerhouse slugger the Senators need to win the pennant.

Noteworthy: Gwen Verdon famously played Lola on Broadway after the producers decided they needed a dancer in the role and were turned down by two other actresses. Verdon had only sung one song in Can-Can so she was reluctant, but ultimately agreed after meeting with choreographer Bob Fosse. Verdon won one of seven of the show’s Tonys that year, reprised her role for the 1958 film, and married Fosse in 1960.

Did you know? The show was so popular that it spawned a pack of Broadway “baseball” cards? Highly collectible!

Quoteworthy: In consideration of this show being sixty-six years old: “Richard Adler and Jerry Ross’s music and lyrics hold up well—there was a 1994 Broadway revival and a 2008 Encores! concert version in New York— and the book, by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop, is almost as timeless.”—Anita Gates, New York Times, 2012.

Damn Yankees opens April 29; oconnellandcompany.com, 8480800 FY

April Theater Listings OPENING April 19 Anastasia Witness this classic 1997 film in a musical adaptation that follows the legend of the Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, who might have escaped the execution of her family.

Years later, an amnesiac orphan named Anya embarks on a quest to find some trace of her family by partnering with two con men who plot to take advantage of her similarities to the Grand Duchess.

Through April 24; sheas.org, 847-1410 April 20 The Other Josh Cohen Enter the quirky world of Josh Cohen’s New York City apartment… as it is getting robbed. Thus begins the hilarious rock-and-roll romantic comedy about good guy Josh, caught in a lifelong battle with bad luck.

Two actors play the hapless-yetwarmhearted title character–one eventful year apart –in a ninetyminute laughfest that will leave you feeling better about the world. musicalfare.com, 839-8540

April 21 Little Women…Now In this contemporary adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic story, follow March sisters Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth as they navigate love, loss, family, and coming of age in the twenty-first century. With fresh perspective, humor, and charm, this world premiere production captures the spirit and sensibility of the original for a modern audience. roadlesstraveledproductions.org, 629-3069 April 28 Confessions of the Reverend Mother One weekend only. From Nunsense author Dan Goggin, there is a shortage of nuns and Reverend Mother, Sister Mary Regina LSOH, has been asked by Pope Francis for help. “The Rev” creates her own version of a “Ted Talk” as a recruitment tool for the sisterhood, talking about “Nun Life is a Fun Life!” and its evolution over the years.

Join us for zany, poignant stories and songs, some you may recall from previous Nunsense shows. oconnellandcompany.com, 848-0800 April 29 Beauty and the Beast Based on the Academy Award-

winning animated feature film, this classic story follows Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end. theatreofyouth.org, 884-4400 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat This favorite sung-through musical comedy from Andrew Lloyd Webber is based on Joseph from the Bible’s Book of Genesis. lancasteropera.org, 683-1776 Damn Yankees Based on the novel, The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant, this classic Tony and Oscar Awardwinning musical comedy is a captivating tale of devotion, deception, dancing, the Devil, and Major League Baseball. oconnellandcompany.com, 8480800 April 29 People, Place & Things Emma was having the time of her life. Now she’s in rehab.

An inventively dramatic tale of addiction, recovery, and everything that happens in between. kavinokytheatre.com, 829-7668

Playwright Donna Hoke writes about theater for Buffalo Spree and Forever Young.

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Bingo Calendar

Bingo Calendar Bingo is back!

Please call event organizers to confirm information provided.

Listings are alphabetical by day.

MONDAY AMERICAN LEGION MCKEEVER POST 1770 South Park Ave., Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 822-6400 AMERICAN LEGION POST 1041 533 Amherst St., Buffalo 7 p.m.......................................... 875-9276 FATHER JUSTIN K OF C 2735 Union Rd., Cheektowaga 7 p.m.......................................... 681-7251 HAMBURG–KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 36 Pierce Ave., Hamburg 7:30 p.m.................649-9830/649-4340

MATTHEW GLAB POST 1965 Abbott Rd., Lackawanna 7 p.m......................................... 825-3733 ST. AMELIA 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda 7:15 p.m..................................... 836-0011

TUESDAY AMVETS MEDALLION POST NO. 13 25 Review Pl., Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 874-0559 ASSUMPTION PARISH 435 Amherst St., Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 876-1038 ARMOR VOL. FIRE CO. 4932 Clark St., Hamburg 7:30 p.m..................................... 649-9821

FATHER JUSTIN K OF C 2735 Union Rd., Cheektowaga 1 p.m.......................................... 681-7251 HARTLAND VFC 8945 Ridge Rd., Hartland 7:30 p.m.

2 p.m. (second Tuesday) OUR LADY OF POMPEII 129 Laverack Ave., Lancaster 7 p.m.......................................... 683-6522 ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH 1525 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore 7:30 p.m..................................... 873-6716 ST. ANDREW CHURCH 111 Crocker St., Sloan 7:30 p.m..................................... 892-0425

WEDNESDAY AM. LEG. MCKEEVER POST 1770 S. Park Ave., Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 822-6400 FATHER JUSTIN K OF C — SPONSORED BY THE JUSTINETTES 2735 Union Rd., Cheektowaga 7 p.m.......................................... 681-7251 ST. ALOYSIUS RCC 156 Franklin, Springville 7:30 p.m..................................... 592-2701 ST. AMELIA 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda 7:15 p.m..................................... 836-0011

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ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH 1525 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore 7:30 p.m..................................... 873-6716 ST. JAMES DEPEW 500 Terrace Blvd., Depew 7:30 p.m..................................... 683-2746 VFW COL. WEBER POST 989 2909 South Park Ave., Lackawana 7:30 p.m..................................... 823-9605

FRIDAY AM. LEG. MCKEEVER POST 1770 South Park Ave., Buffalo 7:30 p.m.................................... 822-6400 ASSUMPTION PARISH 435 Amherst St., Buffalo 7:30 p.m..................................... 876-1038 DALE ASSOCIATION CENT. 33 Ontario St., Lockport 7 p.m (first two Fridays).............. 433-1886 SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT 11099 Route 5, Irving 7 p.m............................ 1-800-421-2464 ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA 157 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga 7:30 p.m..................................... 833-1715 ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH 1525 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore 7:30 p.m..................................... 873-6716 ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE 950 Lossen Rd., Cheektowaga 7:00 p.m..................................... 668-8370

SATURDAY BUFFALO GAY BINGO/ AIDS PLUS FUND OF WNY Amvets Medallion Post 13, 13 Review Pl., Buffalo 7 p.m (2nd Sat.).......................... 822-0818 CARDINAL O'HARA HIGH SCHOOL 39 O'Hara Rd., Tonawanda 7:30 p.m..........................695-2600 x326 OUR LADY OF BISTRICA 1619 Abbott Rd., Lackawanna 7:15 p.m..................................... 822-0818

Bingo Calendar SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT 11099 Route 5, Irving 1 & 7 p.m...................... 1-800-421-2464 ST. AMELIA’S RCC 2999 Eggert Rd., Tonawanda 1 p.m.......................................... 836-0011 ST. ANDREW CHURCH 111 Crocker St., Sloan 7:30 p.m..................................... 892-0425 ST. JOHN XXIII 1 Arcade St., W. Seneca 7 p.m.......................................... 823-1090

SUNDAY CARDINAL O'HARA HIGH SCHOOL 39 O'Hara Rd., Tonawanda 1 p.m...............................695-2600 x326 DELEVAN VFC N. Main St., Delevan 7 p.m.......................................... 492-1910 LOCKPORT ELKS LODGE 41 6791 N. Canal Rd., Lockport 7 p.m (first and third Sundays)... 434-2798 OUR LADY OF POMPEII 129 Laverack Ave., Lancaster 2 p.m.......................................... 683-6522

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SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT 11099 Route 5, Irving 1 & 7 p.m................................... 549-4389 ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH 1525 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore 7 p.m.......................................... 873-6716

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FEATURE

Staying connected GrandPad combats social isolation

BY TARA ERWIN Photo courtesy of GrandPad

W

hile we’ve long been a digital world, the pandemic found us using virtual communication more than ever before.

And for people who took pride in eschewing technology or maybe just had a little trouble figuring it out, inability to Zoom meant not seeing loved ones. Fortunately, Scott Lien was ahead of the game.

In 2014, Lien noticed that his mother, who lives far from the rest of the family, was having trouble with cell phones and computers, and was becoming frustrated on family video calls on apps like Skype. With the help of recruited advisors in their eighties and nineties, Lien and son Isaac worked together to create GrandPad, a tablet and service specifically designed for older technology adapters—the

average user is eighty-two—regardless of physical or cognitive restrictions.

GrandPad allows users access to all aspects of a regular tablet or smartphone: video and voice calls, photo and video sharing, e-mail, games, streaming music, and surfing the web. However, GrandPad differs in that it comes preloaded with photos, apps, and a trusted circle of family contacts chosen by an appointed

family member. GrandPad’s closed network provides greater security; no one outside of a user’s circle can contact them. GrandPad offers private social networking with loved ones via its Companion App, which other family and friends can download for free and use on their smartphones or through an internet browser.

In addition to these safety features, GrandPad offers twenty-four hours

personal support. Users are matched with a Member Experience Agent, and any time the red help button is pressed, users are connected to their agent. These agents provide regular check-ins and alert families if they observe changes in an individual’s usage patterns.

GrandPad was designed with input from seniors, and it shows. The tablet’s ergonomic design features a screen with large text and an intuitive interface, and enhanced, front-facing speakers and camera. Those who have difficulty with touchscreen can enable voice-activated texting and emailing. Best of all? GrandPad is ready to use right out of the box.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, consumer use has tripled; there are currently 1.3 million seniors, family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers in 120 countries taking advantage of the tablet and its services. Bottom line: GrandPad is a way for seniors to never miss a moment with loved ones, for care teams to have peace of mind, and to combat the serious health risks associated with loneliness and social isolation.

GrandPad is a subscription service that includes the tablet, insurance (a replacement will be provided if the product if it’s lost, broken, or stolen), and software and support. It retails for $89 per month, along with a $29 onetime setup fee and shipping, or $65/ month and no setup fee or shipping when you purchase a year upfront for a total of $780. (We did find some discounts online, including five percent off for AARP members, so see what’s available before purchasing).

The tablet also comes with a charging cradle, stylus pen, and 4G LTE data, so there’s no need for a separate internet package or extra equipment, like a router.

For more information, visit grandpad.net (where you can also attend a free webinar) or call (800) 704-9412. FY Tara Erwin lives and writes in Western New York.

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Shop smart with Instacart

BY DANIEL CURRY

Can I use coupons?

Coupons and sales vary by retailer.

Some coupons are available directly in Instacart’s app or website.

How much are delivery fees?

Delivery charges vary by retailer, order size, and other factors. Fees are clearly listed at checkout.

What happens if there is an issue with my order?

A customer has up to fourteen days after their order to dispute an issue through the customer service center.

Where can I learn more?

Instacart.com houses a series of helpful articles as well as common questions. FY Daniel Curry is a Buffalo Spree intern studying journalism at SUNY Brockport.

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nstacart was founded in 2012 but the grocery delivery service experienced incredible growth in the past few years, in large part because of the pandemic.

From mid-March to mid-April 2020, the company hired an additional 300,000 workers to meet the surge in demand, expanded throughout the country, and partnered with additional grocery retailers. Instacart’s services are offered in over 300 stores. Locally, Wegmans, Tops, Aldi, and others have partnered with Instacart.

So how does it work?

Using the website or app, add items you want to your cart and make item specifications. For example, when you put bananas in your cart, you can specify quantity by weight, and also if you prefer “more yellow” or “greener.” Using the website or app, add items you want to your cart and make item specifications. After completing your shopping, select replacements for your items, i.e. what you want your shopper to buy if your requested item is not available. You can also opt for no replacement if the original item is out of stock.

When Instacart receives your order, it’s assigned a personal shopper. This shopper has your order in front of them as they gather the items in-store. You can be in direct contact with your personal shopper

the whole time, or the shopper may contact you with questions or suggestions based on what is available. Your shopper may inform you that all the bananas are green; you decide whether to keep or cancel them. After your order is shopped, you will receive a notification that it is ready for pickup, or that it will be delivered soon (estimated time provided).

Worth noting is Instacart’s Senior Support Service, a team of agents dedicated to helping senior customers with setting up accounts, placing orders, and shopping. The Senior Support Line is available in the U.S. and Canada at 1–844–981– 3433, daily from 8 a.m.—11 p.m.

In addition to this helpline, Instacart has an excellent and thorough help center for questions and order issues.

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FEATURE

Get books in an instant

BY SABRINA KAHWATY

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nowed in and want a new book to read? Don’t have time for a library trip?

Just don’t feel like leaving the house?

The age-old concept of a library which was removed from app is simple but brilliant: read books stores in February 2022 and will without having to purchase them. cease function at the end of this year—this free app allows you to Avoid the pitfall of purchasing a access your public library’s titles— book for a one-time read where it eBooks, digital audiobooks, and may then sit on your shelf and never be read again. But using the library magazines—and download them involves finding the time and means straight to your device for the length of a normal library rental. All you to get there, which isn’t always as need is a library card. easy to do as often as we’d like.

To use, follow these steps: The answer? Libby.

Install the Libby app from the An offspring of its soon-to-be obsolete predecessor OverDrive— Apple app store or Google Play or

visit libbyapp.com in a web browser.

Follow the prompts to search your library (by city, zip code, or name) and sign in using your library card.

Choose what you want to borrow by either searching a specific title or browsing your library’s catalog by category, filter, or keyword.

Selection varies by library; each library chooses what titles or formats to offer in Libby. Once you find a title you’re interested in, click Borrow to have the book immediately delivered to your device, Read Sample to peruse an excerpt, or Place Hold to get in line for unavailable books; you›ll be told how many are in front of you and given an approximate wait time which, in our experience, is always shorter than estimated.

Borrowed titles appear on your Shelf (icon of two stacked books).

Borrowed e-books download automatically when you’re connected to Wi-Fi, so you can read them later, even if you’re offline.

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On your Shelf, tap Loans at the top of the screen. Tap Actions, located in the upper right of the screen, to set your reading preference: in the Libby app or with Kindle. To begin reading in Libby, tap Open in Libby, Open Magazine, or Open Audiobook (depending on what you have borrowed) to start reading or listening in the app. To begin reading in Kindle: finish the process of sending to kindle by following the prompts. (You will need to already have a Kindle with a registered Amazon account.)

Tap Manage Loans to see options like Renew and Return.

Digital selections are automatically returned on their due date, so say goodbye to late fees!

For more information/guidance, visit help.libbyapp.com. There are also helpful tutorial videos (made by libraries) on YouTube. FY Sabrina Kahwaty is editor of Forever Young.

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Two taps to the Rescu

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Upon sign up, there is a countdown and test period to allow user acclimation to the app before an emergency. Rescu can be put into Test Mode at any time to review or test functionality.

“Two taps and you get an emergency response immediately,” says Piscatelli.

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n 2016, Paolo Piscatelli’s father had a medical emergency. He began experiencing sudden, severe chest pain. Upon calling 9-1-1, he was scared, frustrated, and having difficulty answering the dispatch questions. This resulted in a forty-five-minute ambulance turnaround which, in a more dire situation, could have meant fatal results.

“We had this big epiphany,” says Piscatelli, whose family has been working in the private security business for over fifty years. “We had to come up with a better solution.”

And he did. Soon after his father’s emergency, Piscatelli founded Rescu, an app that dispatches emergency services with two taps. Tap the icon that identifies the response needed— ambulance, fire, or police—then tap SEND ALERT and just like that, help is on its way. Large, easily identifiable icons on the buttons not only further simplify the two-step process, but also break down language, cultural, and accessibility barriers.

Rescu eliminates time-wasting questions because users preprogram locations, existing medical conditions, house or gated community access codes, emergency contact information, and other important details into a standing database. “[When you call for help] all preloaded information gets uploaded automatically,” Piscatelli explains.

Most frequented addresses, such as home and work, are programmed to provide most likely locations, but Rescu also offers GPS tracking with

its Prime subscription. The app is designed to keep users logged in and allows for voice assisted log-in in the event physical log-in isn’t possible.

Rescu can also be accessed while on a phone call which is especially useful when a loved one calls a caregiver or loved one with an emergency; the caregiver can deploy Rescu while still on the phone.

Requests are sent to Rescu’s ULcertified, Five-Diamond rated Emergency Monitoring Center, which communicates with emergency services in each user’s geographic area.

Help is sent to the user’s GPS location or address stored in the app, and alerts are automatically sent to designated emergency contacts.

Once a request is sent, users can opt to speak directly to a dispatcher live or via chat that asks yes-no questions, like a 9-1-1 call. This isn’t required, but helps identify the nature of the emergency and also confirm the request wasn’t made in error.

Rescu offers two different subscription levels, each with options for monthly or annual pricing. Details are available at rescusaveslives.com.

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• Interactive airport maps with app, signed up, and sent my flight “Cool! How does it work?” I asked, The latest travel technology to step-by step instructions to confirmation and hotel reservations thinking of the time it takes me to excite me is a planning app called get to the gate for an upcoming trip to California.

TripIt. I recently started using it after organize addresses, reservations, flight Instantly, I had my itinerary • Points of interest like nearby numbers, etc. in a word document. a friend and a fellow avid traveler without having to copy/paste or restaurants, gas stations, I was surprised to learn that you raved about it. She showed me her write anything down. hospitals, and pharmacies don’t have to input any information; phone, which displayed a detailed • TripIt offers the following simply forward travel confirmations itinerary of an upcoming trip: flights, • Neighborhood safety scores features for a smoother and hotels, rental car, and restaurant to plans@tripit.com. for communities around safer trip: Impressed, I downloaded the reservations. the world from one to one

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Having all this information at your fingertips considerably lowers the stress of traveling.

Taking advantage of airport lounges is another way to ensure a more relaxing airport experience.

LoungeBuddy tells you which lounges you can access at any given airport based on your credit cards, airline status, and lounge membership. And if you have none of these, check out free or day-pass lounge options.

Once you’ve reached your

destination, AllTrails lists nearby walking, hiking, and biking trails based on difficulty, distance, and rating. (I would have missed so many scenic hikes without this trusty app.) Once I’m on the trail, I use the iNaturalist app to identify plants that pique my curiosity. And if I hear an unusual bird song but can’t spot the feathered warbler, I open BirdNET for instant recognition.

Make your next trip a quick one to the app store, and you’ll be traveling stress-free in no time. FY Jennifer Merrick is an awardwinning freelance writer, photographer, and avid traveler based in Toronto.

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GENEALOGY

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ut on your poodle skirt and throw on an episode of I Love Lucy because we’re heading back to the 1950s! This month marks the release of the highly anticipated 1950 United States (US) Census records.

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With the help of the post-World War II (WWII) baby boom, the US population increased by fourteenpoint five percent from the previous census. Therefore, the 1950 Census includes the information of more than 150 million people.

The census is a mainstay for many family researchers. Keep in mind that census record information should be used as a touchstone, as there can be inaccuracies. Although census takers try to be as accurate as possible, errors aren’t entirely avoidable. Our immigrant ancestors may not have fully understood what was being asked, heavy accents may have caused miscommunication, or the person providing information may have been unreliable. In some cases, census takers interviewed neighbors or children when the head of household or spouse was unavailable.

When reviewing the census, look for Xs in circles scattered throughout the pages. Census takers were instructed to add this mark next to the name of the person furnishing information. This will help you determine how valid the information may be.

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A few things to note in this census: • For the first time, college students were enumerated where they lived while at school, rather than at home. If your ancestor from New York was pursuing higher education in Pennsylvania in 1950, it’s possible they were one of the millions of Americans who benefited from the GI Bill for furthering their education.

• The 1950 Census included supplemental questions. On each page, you’ll notice a total of six bolded numbers on the left. If your ancestor landed on one of these lines, lucky you! They were asked supplemental questions such as the birthplaces of both parents, how much money they earned in 1949, and whether they served in the US Armed Forces.

• Some questions were removed from this census, including whether one owned or rented a home, value of home or monthly rent, whether they attended school, and highest school grade completed.

• Americans living in Alaska and Hawaii were not considered US

residents until 1959. However, they were included in the census, along with the territories of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and some smaller island territories.

• Americans living abroad were counted for the first time.

This is the first post-WWII snapshot of a greatly changed country, as well as the first appearance of the baby boom generation in a census. In my own family, my parents and older sister will be listed. I’m so excited.

For more information on the census release, check out auntiejenstrees. blogspot.com, climbingmyfamilytree. blogspot.com, and cyndislist.com, among many others.

Happy hunting! FY Carol DiPirro-Stipkovits is a member of the National Genealogical Society and Association of Professional Genealogists.

She has a monthly column in the Niagara Gazette and Forever Young.

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he first time I heard the term “new normal” was shortly after my late mother suffered a debilitating stroke. She lost her eyesight, and I was thrust into a caregiving role for which I was totally unprepared. Our new normal meant finding an entirely different way to navigate both of our worlds, vacillating between “I can’t,” and, “I have to.” The term still makes me shudder.

The issues of the past couple of thoughts can lead to a self-fulfilling children’s stories, we may be hoping for our happily ever after, but everyone’s years—COVID, health, employment, prophecy. When the going gets rough, I tell myself, “This, too, shall pass.” Even happy ending can look a little different. education, finances, political climate, To clarify goals and next steps, think and general world condition—have when things seem bleak, there is still about what is most worthy of your time, something for which to be grateful. Take taken their toll. Not knowing what to attention, and energy? Over the past two expect leaves us wondering: how can we a moment and remember what brings years, many of us have realized we want adjust to our new normal when we don’t you joy. less. Fewer activities we don’t enjoy, less As for figuring out our new normal? know what it’s going to be? time spent on people who drain us, less While we can’t control much of what Let’s start by evaluating where we are in goes on in the world, we can control how our lives right now and what we’ve got clutter and fewer commitments, and less we react to it. This may mean making to work with, and what we want. Like wasteful spending on things that don’t a conscious decision to be kinder and more compassionate or taking better care of ourselves. We know we should eat right, exercise, floss, and get regular check-ups, but these aren’t the only form of self-care.

Some say they feel better after connecting with nature. A walk in a wooded area, or even around the block with the family dog, can make us feel calm, even grateful, for our lives.

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Even breathing can make a difference.

Experts say that when we breathe deeply, the brain receives a message to relax, which it then relays to the body, lowering stress. Try breathing slower and more deeply from your stomach. Your nervous system will get the signal to calm down. While breathing is natural—we do it all the time—deep breathing takes practice. Try different patterns, such as four breaths in, hold for four, then four breaths out. Focus on your breath and try to let your thoughts fade away.

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BEING WELL

An app a day keeps the doctor away Using technology for wellness

BY CATHERINE STACK

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he word “app,” short for application, was not really part of our vocabulary at the turn of the century, but, in January 2011, the American Dialect Society named it word of the year for 2010. An app is a software program used on a smartphone, mobile device, or computer. There are apps for everything, including to help you manage nutrition, weight, mental health, sleep, and other health and wellness measures.

Every app mentioned here is free and can be found in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. Here are some of my favorites: Ada Named for Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer, and designed by doctors and scientists, Ada is a check-your-health app. If you’re feeling unwell, jump on and answer a fiveminute series of symptom-related questions. Ada uses your answers to uncover your condition and provides articles and advice, compiled by doctors, on how to proceed. A peer reviewed journal (BMJ Open) revealed that Ada is one of the most accurate symptom checkers. You may be able to delay that trip to urgent care or, conversely, realize you need to get yourself there fast.

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Insight Timer Insight Timer in a comprehensive mediation and sleep app that has the world’s largest library of free support to anyone with a smartphone or computer. One of my patients recently told me that she cannot get more than four minutes into the sleep meditation before she is out cold. (That’s faster than any supplement I know, so it’s worth a try.) Sleep and a healthy outlook are vitally important to our overall health.

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MyFitnessPal is an easy way to track food and log exercise. helps you track food and log exercise. It has a huge food database; I have always found every item I’ve searched. The app can access over fourteen million food nutrients to break down what you’re including in your diet. MyFitnessPal easily integrates with FitBit, Apple watch and Samsung Health.

NeuroNation Brain Training The goal of this app is to raise awareness of the importance of cognitive fitness. This comprehensive training program has twenty-seven motivating exercises to keep your brain active and engaged (and its constantly being updated), which helps prevent conditions like dementia. As they say, “Use it or lose it,” or, at least, you don’t reach your potential best.

MapMyWalk Voted one of the best walking apps, MapMyWalk is a great tool for walkers and runners alike. It tracks your route, distance, and pace, and imports data to log your progress.

Smoke Free Are you a smoker who would love to quit? This app incorporates scientifically proven techniques to help you break the habit for good. Log your cravings and get specific tips

to manage them. The app tracks the number of cigarettes, awards badges to help keep you motivated, and will even tell you how much money you have saved. Different methods work for different people; Smoke Free helps you find what works for you. epocrates As a health care worker, epocrates is one of the oldest (it’s been around since 1998) and most frequently used apps on my phone, but you don’t need to be a health care provider to benefit. Input your medications, herbs, or supplements and the app will check dosage and interactions from its continually researched and updated clinical content. It also has a pill identifier. epocrates is great resource for anyone on medications; healthcare providers can upgrade for more education.

Next time you find yourself aimlessly scrolling through social media, why not download something to enhance your health? FY Catherine Stack is owner, facilitator, and Doctor of Naturopathy at Journey II Health. She specializes in colon health and bio-identical hormone replacement and is a practicing staff midwife at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Her books, Free Yourself from a CONSTIPATED Life and PUSH, Labor & Delivery from the Inside Out are available on amazon.com. Visit cathistack.com for more info.

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Western New York is rich in resources for our ever-growing senior population. The Network in Aging of WNY is making it easy to find the information you or your loved one needs as they present a Senior Health and Resource Fair on May 12th at the BFLO Event Center – 4475 Transit Rd in Williamsville. From 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., seniors and caregivers are invited to visit with over 40 businesses and organizations in a beautiful, centrally located space with plenty of free parking. The BFLO Event Center is located at the former Sears store location at the Eastern Hills Mall.

“The Network in Aging of WNY is so excited to be able to bring this very important event to the community and showcase some of the invaluable expertise and exceptional services our members can provide to our seniors in need,” said Pamela Pace, Vice President of Community Relations for the NIA. “Senior care and support services are even more crucial especially during this time of transitioning post pandemic.

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April 1–24 Spring Flower Exhibit Experience the sights and fragrant smells of hyacinths, vibrant daffodils, and tulips in a variety of pinks, reds, yellows, and whites. The Botanical Bunny is on hand April 15–16.

The Bellevue Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary hosts a free flea market. There will be refreshments and baked goods for sale.

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April 13 Frederick Douglass – The Story, The Man, The Legend, presentation by Donald Druitt

April 24 Frankie Avalon In his decades-long career, Frankie Avalon has found success in music, television, and movies.

This three-scene play Frederick Douglass the Story is presented in an attempt to help the Black community learn their history and share it with their youth.

3 p.m., Riviera Theatre (67 Webster Street; rivieratheatre.org, 692-2413)

6 p.m., Buffalo History Museum (One Museum Court; buffalohistory.org, 873-9644)

April 29-May 15 Beauty and the Beast Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this classic story follows Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end.

(203 Allen Street; theatreofyouth.org, 884-4400)

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