Young At Heart 2017

Thursday, July 13, 2017

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ThisWeek Community News and presenting sponsor Wesley Communities welcome the public to attend the annual Young at Heart Festival, on Thursday, July 20 from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. at the Villa Milano, located at 1630 Schrock Rd., Columbus, OH 43229. Admission is free and open to the public.

There are numerous offerings for attendees at the festival this year. There will be many senior entertainment groups performing on the Eldorado Scioto Downs Main Stage. We are pleased to welcome back the Grandview Jollysteppers, Worthington Strutters, Fred Astaire Westerville, Mexican Folk Dancers and the Men in Black to close the show.

There will be numerous exhibitors on-site providing advice, screenings, special offers and more. This year, Moller & Associates will be offering individual consultations at the event. Sign up in advance to reserve your time by calling 740-587-1592. Our friends at MiracleEar will conduct hearing screenings in a private area. Come and visit with all of the local businesses that are participating this year and don’t forget to pick up an event passport, sponsored by Miracle-Ear, for a chance to win one of many prizes.

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Modlich Monument Company brings us the Senior of the Year award.

Marshall Spalding is the 2017 winner and will be honored on the main stage for his contribution to the community.

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Senior of the Year

Spalding honored for service to others

By PAMELA WILLIS ThisWeekNews.com “Caring and committed” are words people used to describe Marshall Spalding, a member of Reynoldsburg City Council and the 2017 “Young at Heart” Senior of the Year.

“He is always so positive about everything; that was one of the big things that made me fall in love with him,” said his wife, Laura Spalding, who nominated her husband for Senior of the Year. “He is a wonderful husband and father and always very giving and loving.”

His giving nature led him to personally care for his mother 12 years ago.

“Not a lot of men would be a good caretaker, personally helping with all of her needs,” Laura Spalding said. “He had no complaints and no issues as he cared for his mom.”

Then she laughed. “He isn’t much of a handyman, though. He does not fix things around the house.”

This is the 23rd year an outstanding senior will be honored as Senior of the Year, as someone who demonstrates exemplary service, “a zest for life” and the young-at-heart spirit in his or her life.

Sponsored by ThisWeek Community News and Modlich Monument Co., the award is open to people age 55 and older in Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking and Union counties.

Spalding and a runner-up will be honored at the Young At Heart Festival on Thursday, July 20, at Villa Milano Banquet and Conference Center, 1630 Schrock Road, Columbus.

Handyman skills aside, Spalding, 72, can be found at the Senior Citizens of Reynoldsburg (SCOR) Center at least four days a week, helping set up games and classes and interacting with other seniors.

Judy Doran, director of SCOR, said having a city councilman as a regular participant at the center – and watching him enjoy such games as euchre, mahjong, Texas Hold ’em and Rummikub, among others – is a wonderful bonus for the center.

“I feel as though we have a representative from the city that really knows what is happening here and can be

Marshall Spalding, right, plays a game of euchre with Chuck Hallstrom at the Reynoldsburg Senior Citizens Center. a great voice for seniors,” she said.

She said 100 to 250 seniors show up at the center every day for card games, exercise classes, ballroom dancing and other activities. With more 1,600 members, it is one of the largest senior centers in central Ohio.

Spalding makes everyone he meets feel at ease, Doran said.

“He is so kind,” she said. “As soon as he sees anyone, he will find something to compliment about that person, even if it is, ‘I like your shoelaces today.’ It makes him so pleasant to be around.”

The senior center was the major reason he first ran for public office, Spalding said.

He sought the Ward 3 council post for the first time in 2013 but was See SPALDING on page 5

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Senior of the Year Honorable Mention

Seren lends a helping hand to those in need

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SPALDING Continued from page 3 unsuccessful. He won his first election for the same spot in 2015.

“There were rumblings at the time that the senior center could potentially close,” Spalding said. “I was so distraught that closing it might be a possibility that I knew we needed someone on the council that could represent the center.

“I care about all these folks tremendously,” he said.

Besides his council position, Spalding represents Reynoldsburg on the board for the West Licking Joint Fire District and is a member of the Reynoldsburg Community Association.

His commitment to community made him leap feet first into the spring campaign for the city tax increase, despite the fact that similar tax issues had failed five times in the past. Before Issue 11 was approved in May, Reynoldsburg had not had an income-tax increase in 33 years.

Months before Election Day, Spalding walked to 1,200 houses and led a team with co-chairperson Lisa Waickman that completed 6,800 door-to-door visits to promote the income-tax increase.

“I told someone I was certain the tax issue would pass by at least 60 percent – well before voting day,” Spalding said.

“I felt like we were finally giving people what they wanted, which was access to things the city does not have, like a YMCA recreation center and money to make street and infrastructure improvements.”

Issue 11 was approved about 67 percent to 33 percent.

Spalding said the campaign truly was a bipartisan effort.

“We had Democratic primary candidates handing out literature for Issue 11 as well as Republican candidates,” he said. “I met some wonderful people, and it opened my eyes to the fact we need to do more things together, in a bipartisan effort, to really get things done for the city.”

Spalding said community service isn’t the only thing that keeps him active.

He and his wife have four children and 11 grandchildren, so baby-sitting and visiting with family are frequent activities.

“Baby-sitting grandchildren keeps you young in some of the best ways,” he said.

Their oldest child, Sloan Spalding, is mayor of New Albany. It was Sloan’s campaign in 2009 that sparked the elder Spalding’s interest in politics as he knocked on doors and made phone calls for his son’s campaign. He said he also knocked on 2,500 doors for Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign.

A resident of Reynoldsburg for more than 30 years, Spalding earned a bachelor’s degree in medical technology and a master’s degree in business administration. He worked for 25 years as a manager in the medical-health technology field. He also is a U.S. Army veteran and an Eagle Scout.

Laura Spalding said she is extremely proud of her husband.

“He has always been so good with people, helpful and friendly,” she said. “He can make a friend in an elevator. When he starts a conversation, I think people know right away that this is a person who really cares.” pwillis@thisweeknews.com @PamelaThisWeek

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Event Map & Exhibitors

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MediGold

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OrthoNeuro

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Orthopedic ONE

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Parkside Village

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JSB Home Solutions

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CapTel Outreach

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Columbus Springs

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Magic Cruises & Tours

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Kitchen Saver

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Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices

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Sequoia Pro Bowl

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Social Security Administration

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Echo Hearing Systems & Audiology

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Fred Astaire Dance Studio Westerville

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Entertainment The Young at Heart Festival will offer a wide-array of entertainment on the Eldorado Scioto Downs Stage.

As the first Racino to open in June 2012, Eldorado Scioto Downs introduced the latest in gaming technology to central Ohio and continues to bring the best and most popular games to the area. Eldorado Scioto Downs features more than 2,100 video lottery terminal games (commonly known as “Slots”), seasonal live-harness horse racing, year-round simulcast wagering, an array of dining options and live entertainment.

Open 24-hours a day, seven-days a week, their gaming floor caters to every level of player. They are happy to call Ohio home and believe that no matter where you are from you will find that Eldorado Scioto Downs offers some of the best gaming in Columbus, some of the best restaurants in the Columbus area and some of the best racing in the state.

Stage schedule 9 to 9:25 a.m.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio Westerville

9:30 to 10:20 a.m.

Grandview Jolly Steppers & Worthington Strutters

10:30 to 11:40 a.m.

Senior Talent Competition

11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Mexican Folk Dancers 12:15 to 12:25 p.m.

Senior of the Year award ceremony

12:30 to 12:55 p.m.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio Westerville

1:15 to 1:45 p.m.

Men In Black

1:50 p.m.

Prize giveaways

Entertainment line-up Grandview Jollysteppers and Worthington Strutters Instructor: Mary Bova-Ervin Since 1981, the Grandview Jollysteppers have been entertaining crowds with their enthusiastic line dance performances. The fun and energetic Worthington Strutters line dancers have been performing since 1989.

Both groups consist of baby boomers and senior citizens that have performed on cruise ships, the Arnold Classic, OSU basketball half time, Washington D.C. National Parade, retirement homes, festivals, churches, community events and more.

Mexican Folk Dancers Director: Norma Harper For the past 22 years, the Mexican Folk Dancers, a group of well-seasoned, happy, non-professional folk dancers, have been drawn to the musical sounds of Mexico.

The group is also inspired by the costumes’ beautiful colors and the excitement of the music. They are a close knit “family” of dancers who love folk dancing. Instructor Norma Harper was the 2016 Senior of the Year award winner.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio Westerville Owner: Amy Jordan Fred Astaire Westerville offers fun, easy instruction to competitive social dancing with certified instructors. They educate students through private and group lessons as well as offering weekly practice sessions that are open to all former Fred Astaire Dance studio students.

Men in Black Instructor: Crystal Carrera We are pleased to welcome back the Men In Black for the second year.

The group is from the Marion Franklin Recreation Center in Columbus. Don’t miss out – this performance is a showstopper!

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Talent Competition

Talent competition features local seniors For the second year in a row, we are excited to showcase the unique talents of our local seniors in a talent competition. We invite you to come out and cheer on your favorites as they compete for top honors in the 2017 competition, which begins at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2017.

2016 winner Patsy Peterson will also perform and delight us with an energetic song and dance routine.

Magic Cruises is the proud sponsor of the talent competition.

2017 Contestants Dr. Dennis Agin 74, Columbus Color Paddles

Bill Cohen 69, Bexley Guitar/Singing

Earl Grinstead 91, Grove City Singing

Theodore Barber 77, Columbus Guitar/Singing

Kimberly Dobbins 55, Whitehall Singing

Alan Mettle 70, Columbus Comedy

Dan Bayes 77, Columbus Singing

David and Kathy Enderle 80, Columbus Singing/Piano

Larry Staats 84, Columbus Nose Flute

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Understanding, preventing and managing osteoarthritis a person’s risk for a host of ailments and diseases, and OA can be counted among them. Extra weight puts additional pressure on hips and joints, and over time those extra pounds can cause cartilage to break down more quickly than it would if the body was not carrying extra weight.

• Injury: Men and women who have suffered injuries to their joints may be at greater risk of developing OA than those with no such injury history.

• Overuse: Overuse of joints, tendons and ligaments can accelerate the breakdown of cartilage and increase a person’s risk of developing OA. Cartilage also can break down more quickly in the bodies of athletes and people whose careers require them to stand for extended periods of time, bend over frequently and/ or lift heavy items.

• Preexisting conditions: Conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, hemochromatosis and acromegaly may also contribute to the development of OA among people diagnosed with such disorders.

The most common chronic condition of the joints in both the United States and Canada, osteoarthritis affects roughly 30 million people in just those two countries alone.

While osteoarthritis, or OA, can affect people of all ages, it’s most common in men and women over the age of 65.

Understanding osteoarthritis and how to prevent and manage the disease can help men and women over the age of 50 reduce their risk and live more comfortably even if they develop OA.

What is osteoarthritis?

According to the Arthritis Foundation, healthy joints are covered by cartilage, a flexible connective tissue that covers the end of each bone. Cartilage facilitates motion of the joints and serves as a cushion between the bones. When a person has OA, cartilage breaks down, causing swelling and pain and affecting the mobility of the joint. Over time, OA can worsen and cause bones to break down and develop bone spurs, which form when bones meet each other in the joints. OA can even advance to a point where cartilage wears away and bone rubs against bone, creating even more pain while damaging the joints even further.

What causes osteoarthritis?

Once considered a byproduct of the wear and tear the human body naturally endures over a lifetime, OA is now viewed as a disease, notes the AF. The following are some potential causes of OA. • Genes: The AF notes that certain genetic traits can increase a person’s likelihood of developing OA. Collagen is a protein that makes up cartilage, and, while rare, a genetic defect that affects the body’s production of cartilage can lead to OA occurring in people as young as 20 years old. Researchers have also noted that the gene FAAH is more commonly found in people with OA of the knee than in people who don’t have the disease.

FAAH has been previously linked with pain sensitivity.

• Weight: Being overweight increases

Prevention and management of OA

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity is one of the most important things older adults can do to promote their long-term health. The CDC recommends that men and women age 65 or older who are generally fit and have no limiting health conditions need at least two hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, each week. In addition, such people should perform strength-training activities that work all major muscle groups at least two days per week. While many fit older men and women with no preexisting health conditions are capable of these activities, those able to push themselves a little further can opt for 75 minutes per week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, such as jogging or running, combined with the same strength-training regimen. A combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity coupled with strength training may also provide adequate physical activity for aging men and women. Before beginning a new exercise regimen, men and women should consult with their physicians to discuss any limitations they may have and how to manage those risks while still being physically active.

Men and women who maintain healthy weights and exercise regularly and appropriately may be able to prevent the onset of OA. Appropriate exercises include strength training that focuses on building muscles around the joints, even if those joints are already affected by OA. Strong muscles around the joints can reduce the pain associated with OA, while range-ofmotion exercises can improve flexibility of the joints and reduce stiffness. Aerobic exercise also helps men and women maintain healthy weights while facilitating weight loss for those who are already overweight.

Those already diagnosed with OA should speak with their physicians before beginning an exercise regimen, and such conversations can also include discussions about the various medications that can be used to reduce symptoms of OA. More information about OA is available at www.arthritis.org.

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Eat healthy at 50 and beyond A balanced diet is an integral element of a healthy lifestyle for men, women and children alike. But while kids and young adults might be able to get away with an extra cheeseburger here or there, men and women approaching 50 have less leeway.

According to the National Institute on Aging, simply counting calories without regard for the foods being consumed is not enough for men and women 50 and older to maintain their long-term health. Rather, the NIA emphasizes the importance of choosing low-calorie foods that have a lot of the nutrients the body needs.

But counting calories can be an effective and simple way to maintain a healthy weight, provided those calories are coming from nutrient-rich foods. The NIA advises men and women over 50 adhere to the following daily calorie intake recommendations as they attempt to stay healthy into their golden years.

Women • Not physically active: 1,600 calories • Somewhat active: 1,800 calories • Active lifestyle: between 2,000 and 2,200 calories

Men • Not physically active: 2,000 calories • Somewhat active: between 2,200 and 2,400 calories • Active lifestyle: between 2,400 and 2,800 calories When choosing foods to eat, the NIA recommends eating many different colors and types of vegetables and fruits.

Phytochemicals are substances that occur naturally in plants, and there are

thousands of these substances offering various benefits. The Produce for Better Health Foundation notes that a varied, colorful diet incorporates lots of different types of phytochemicals, which the PBH says have disease-preventing properties.

The NIA also advises that men and women over 50 make sure at least half the grains in their diets are whole grains.

Numerous studies have discovered the various benefits of whole grains, which are loaded with protein, fiber, antioxidants and other nutrients. Whole grains have been shown to reduce the risk for diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer.

Another potential hurdle men and women over 50 may encounter is a change in their sense of smell and taste.

A person’s sense of smell may fade with age, and because smell and taste are so closely related, foods enjoyed for years may no longer tantalize the taste buds.

That can be problematic, as many people instinctually add more salt to foods they find bland. According to the U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, older adults should consume no more than 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day. That equates to roughly 3-4 teaspoon of salt.

Older men and women should resist the temptation to use salt to add flavor to foods, instead opting for healthy foods that they can still smell and taste. In addition, men and women should mention any loss of their sense of smell to their physicians, as such a loss may indicate the presence of Parkinson’s disease or Alzheimer’s disease.

Maintaining a healthy diet after 50 may require some hard work and discipline.

But the long-term benefits of a healthy diet make the extra effort well worth it.

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Heart disease can affect just about anyone. While it was once widely and mistakenly considered a man’s disease, since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease. According to the Harvard Medical School, heart disease is the leading cause of death in women over age 65, just as it’s the leading killer of men. Myths abound with regard to heart disease and heart attack risk. One such myth that prevails is that a person who has heart disease should avoid all exercise. However, cardiologists advise that physical activity can help to strengthen the heart, which will improve blood flow to the brain and internal organs. Those who want to exercise should speak with their doctors about which types of exercise are right for them. In the interim, begin with some low-intensity walking, as this is usually a safe, low-impact way to improve personal health.

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