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FOOD AND FITNESS TIPS TO JUMP START YOUR YEAR

A PUBLICATION OF SPECTRUM RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, LLC

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Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC offers flexible, affordable month-to-month rental apartment homes, enabling residents to enjoy the luxury they desire without a prohibitive financial commitment or buy-in fee. Lifestyle options include independent living, assisted living, transitional memory care and memory care. Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC has multiple locations in 11 states across the country.

To learn more or to find a community near you, call 888-516-2188 or visit us online at spectrumretirement.com

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Susan Humphrey MARKETING OPERATIONS MANAGER

Welcome to

Spectrum HERE AT SPECTRUM RETIREMENT Communities, everything we do boils down to one singular focus: You. Our communities are filled with colorful characters, who have rich life experiences and remain active, vibrant and fun. And it is our mission to provide the atmosphere and opportunities for our residents to continue to thrive by staying busy, building new relationships and trying new things.

As such, in this issue of Spectrum Enriched Senior Living Magazine we have chosen to focus on your health. Did you know that, in order to stay physically fit, you really don’t need to exercise? That’s right. In “Exercise Made Easy” (page 11) we debunk the misconception that you need to follow a strict workout regimen in order to stay healthy. In fact, all you really need to do is have fun.

Making a conscious choice to simply do something active each day, you can give your body the exercise it truly needs. Whether it’s taking a long walk with friends or playing games on the Wii, we demonstrate how staying active supports your physical health … and how it can be fun to exercise.

To that end, we are excited to announce Colors of Spectrum, our new activities program that provides a wide range of fun ideas to keep you moving and interacting with your friends.

Read about it on page 13. Obviously, as people

MANAGING DIRECTORS JEFF KRAUS AND JOHN SEVO

age their activity levels change. But so do their nutrition needs. In “Senior SuperFoods” (page 8) we explain exactly which foods support which health conditions. It’s easy to incorporate specific items into your diet to boost your overall health.

A strong sense of community is just as important to your health as walking more or eating right. That’s why, in every issue of the magazine, we profile some of our remarkable residents. You’ll meet WWII veterans, including one who recently took an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. We profile a former soccer star, a founding member of the Consumer Affairs Division who worked under three different presidents, and a few of our sage Spectrum centenarians.

We are fortunate and proud that so many wonderful people have chosen to call our communities home. This magazine, and everything we do at all of our communities around this great nation, is dedicated to you.

John Sevo and Jeff Kraus Managing Directors Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC

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WORDS OF WISDOM

Spectrum centenarians share insights from the road to 100.

DISTINGUISHED RESIDENTS

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SPECTRUM HALL OF PRIDE

Meet some our most colorful characters.

GREATEST GENERATION

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HONOR FLIGHT

Mountain Park resident joins WWII tribute journey to Washington D.C.

FULL SPECTRUM

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NEWS AND NOTES

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RE YOUR MEDICAL A WISHES UP TO DATE?

Many states are changing regulations for advanced directives.

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INSIDE SPECTRUM

SENIOR SUPERFOODS

High cholesterol? Fuzzy brain?

Find the foods which help the things that bother you most.

THE NEW FOOD LABEL

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What to look for when choosing the best foods for your health.

E XERCISE MADE EASY

It doesn’t take a fancy workout program to reap the benefits of a more active lifestyle.

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FITNESS FOR ALL

Tips from a SilverSneakers® fitness coach.

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AS A GRANDPARENT

A look at visitation rights around the country.

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YOUNG AT HEART CONNECTS GENERATIONS

High school students work with Lincoln Meadows residents.

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LOOKING AHEAD

Carmel Senior Living springs up near Indianapolis.

SHARING YOUR WISDOM

By Elizabeth Humphrey

SPENDING TIME WITH family is precious, and it affords us the opportunity to tell stories and share wisdom that comes with age (we hope!)

Sharing your wisdom can be done by thinking about, and then communicating what is most important to you. Did a specific childhood event shape your beliefs?

Did one decision – good or bad – mold your life? Is there anything you regret not doing?

Whether it is done at mealtime, in the car, or even on a phone call, actively seeking ways to express your values is a meaningful and thoughtful way to stay close.

What stories do you want to share with the young people in your life?

Aging with

By Steve Porter

Grace

There is an art to aging with grace. It’s about maintaining relationships, good health, and a focus on doing what makes you most happy. These resources offer countless tips and tricks for every situation:

gracefulaging.com.

America’s leading video network for Boomers and older adults with great insight on caregiving, driving safety, body care and more.

yourgracefulaging.com.

Website lists products and blogs to help older people age gracefully.

nia.nih.gov.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services site with information on research and practical resources for the aging population.

ncoa.org.

The National Council on Aging is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization with a goal of improving the lives of older adults.

aarp.org.

The AARP is another national organization that offers advice to people age 50 and older with information, advocacy and service.

asaging.org.

Developing leadership, knowledge and skills to address the challenges and opportunities of a diverse aging society.

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TOP 10 Movies for Seniors

By Curt MacDougall

Wintertime is the right time to settle in and enjoy a great movie.

Here are 10 films recommended for mature audiences.

“The HundredFoot Journey” Cultures and cuisines collide when a family from India opens a restaurant across the street from one of France’s finest eateries.

“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” A group of retirees find new adventures after moving to a dilapidated hotel in India.

“Cocoon” Seniors stumble upon the fountain of youth, compliments of visitors from another planet.

“Space Cowboys” A crew of former NASA engineers comes out of retirement to try to fix a failing satellite.

“On Golden Pond” A pivotal summer at a cabin in the north woods help bring a family back together.

“Nebraska” A father and son try to find common ground while on a road trip to claim a lottery prize.

“The Bucket List” Two terminally ill men head off to complete their wish lists before they die.

“The Notebook” A love story transcends time and circumstances to reconnect a husband and wife.

“Grumpy Old Men” An attractive new neighbor inflames an ongoing feud between elderly rivals.

“Harold and Maude” A septuagenarian teaches a selfdestructive teenager about life.

HONORABLE MENTION: “Up” Thousands of balloons help a widower realize his life-long wish.

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“Lost in SPACE” is Lost NO MORE YOU CAN FIND ALL YOUR FAVORITE OLD TV SHOWS, AS WELL AS MOVIES, IN SURPRISING NEW PLACES.

By Deborah Sheridan

WHEN IT COMES TO FINDING THE classic films, TV shows, and radio programs you remember, there is no need to settle for what you can find on cable TV or at the video store. With access to the Internet and a few clicks of a mouse, you can enjoy a huge selection of your favorite programs again for little or no cost.

THE INTERNET ARCHIVE is a non-profit digital library containing nearly 4,000 feature-length films from all eras, as well as television and radio shows, audio books, music and an impressive collection of more than six million digitized e-books. Just type a favorite program, song title or author into the search box or simply browse until you find something to enjoy. Visit archive.org.

THE OLD TIME RADIO NETWORK is another free resource that contains more than 12,000 radio shows available for instant listening. Just download their free software, then click on one of the radio programs listed in their

library. Imagine the fun of gathering with your friends to listen to The Lone Ranger or Abbott and Costello once again. Visit otr.net.

ON-DEMAND VIDEO SERVICES abound if you don’t mind spending a few dollars each month, consider signing up for services like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, or Hulu. These services typically allow you to instantly watch as many films, documentaries, and television programs as you like for a small fee.

Some television networks, like PBS, RFD-TV and the BBC also offer selections from their programming at little or no charge.

Finally, don’t forget the resources of the public library for an extensive selection of videos, radio programs and audio books. Browse through their electronic catalog; if you can’t find what you’re looking for, it can often be ordered from another library.

Get clicking and explore the possibilities.

You’ll find many of your old favorites, and maybe discover some new favorites, too!

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Senior

SUPERFOODS

HIGH CHOLESTEROL? FUZZY BRAIN? FIND THE FOODS THAT MIGHT HELP PREVENT OR HELP MANAGE THE THINGS THAT BOTHER YOU MOST.

WHAT IS A SUPERFOOD? IS IT SOMETHING, like Superman, that changes identity in order to save the world? Well, not exactly. Spinach was introduced in the 1950s as the first Superfood (remember Popeye?). The Superfoods that are emerging today don’t have a whole cartoon series to promote them, but many of them are getting lots of cheerleading from different arenas. And sometimes the information we get seems a bit overwhelming. Is wine good or bad for you? How can chocolate, full of sugar and fat, be a Superfood? And I thought we were supposed to be eliminating oils from our diet; why is olive oil suddenly a hero?

Here, we present five Superfoods and their primary benefits to help you decide which option will best support your individual health needs.

As we age, the following nutrients become increasingly important: Antioxidants act within the body to play a role in preventing cancer, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and arthritis.

Omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation that causes many diseases including heart disease, cancer and arthritis; also significantly reduce brain decline.

Fiber (soluble) helps reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol.

Beta-carotene converts to vitamin A, essential for healthy skin and eyes; may also reduce the risk of some cancers, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis. Anthocyanin: gives some fruits their dark color; helps improve memory and cognition as well has help improve balance and coordination.

With those key nutrients in mind, here are foods that could be considered the top five choices for older adults:

Blueberries.

Frozen or fresh, blueberries and other dark fruits like plums and blackberries help combat heart disease and cancer and may boost brain power. Blueberries also help prevent urinary tract infections.

Fish. The native Inuits of Alaska are free

of heart disease, and studies show their diet, high in fish, is probably the cause. Salmon is particularly high in omega-3 fatty acids but all cold-water species such as tuna, mackerel and sardines, are low in saturated fat and high in protein.

Nuts. Considerable

evidence shows that eating one ounce a day of walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios or peanuts may reduce the risk of heart disease. Nuts are rich sources of unsaturated fats, and are concentrated sources of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

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WHAT IS YOUR TOP HEALTH CONCERN? Use this guide to learn which Superfoods are best suited to your particular needs.

HEART HEALTH. Blueberries Fish (esp. salmon) Nuts Olive Oil Red Wine Apples Beans Dark chocolate Kale Oatmeal Pears Quinoa Tomatoes

Olive Oil.

Research shows that monosaturated fat, which olive oil contains profusely, lowers cholesterol levels and may also help keep insulin levels low and improve the control of blood sugar. This healthy fat also contains vitamin K, which aids blood clotting, and vitamin E, an antioxidant.

Red Wine. In modera-

tion, red wine contains a compound that likely helps activate genes that slow cellular aging. It also contains bioflavonoids, phenols, resveratrol, and tannins, which have antioxidant and anticlotting properties.

Studies have shown red wine can also protect against heart disease, diabetes and age-related memory loss.

CANCER.

BRAIN BOOSTS.

DIABETES/.

PREVENTION.

Red Wine Apple Carrots Kale Pears Pomegranate juice Tomatoes

BLOOD SUGAR. Olive oil Cinnamon

INFLAMMATION.

ISSUES.

Blueberries Beans Dark chocolate Kale Pears Pomegranate juice Quinoa Tomatoes WEIGHT LOSS. Fish Oatmeal Greek yogurt

Beans Dark chocolate Kale Pears Pomegranate juice Quinoa Tomatoes

ISSUES.

CONSTIPATION/.

DIGESTIVE. Apples Beans Dark chocolate Kale Oatmeal Pears Quinoa Tomatoes

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The NEW Food Label WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING THE BEST FOODS FOR YOUR HEALTH.

By Curt MacDougall

AFTER GUIDING OUR GROCERY purchases for more than 20 years, the lowly nutrition label – that little panel full of pertinent information about the foods we buy – is finally getting a facelift. At first glance the new labels may not appear all that different, but more than half a dozen changes are being made by the Food and Drug Administration.

First and foremost is the calorie total. That number will be much more prominent and eye-catching in the future.

Another big change is what constitutes a “serving.” The FDA is hoping to give a more realistic picture of modern eating habits, so portions have been adjusted accordingly. For instance, one serving of ice cream has been increased from ½ cup to a full cup. And a bottle of soda, whether it’s 12 ounces or 20 ounces, will now be considered a full serving.

The thought is that once we open it, we tend to finish a whole bottle in one sitting regardless of its size.

There’s also a separate category for “added sugar,” meant to let you know how much sugar occurs naturally in a product and how much has been added by the manufacturer.

In a move that could benefit many Spectrum residents, the new labels will add listings for vitamin D and potassium. These two nutrients may have long-term health and memory benefits, yet are lacking in many diets, according to research. And since most Americans already get enough vitamins A and C, those are being dropped from the label. The recommended daily amount of other nutrients will be adjusted – sodium, for one, will be reduced slightly.

The new labels are expected to start showing up on grocery shelves sometime in 2015.

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EXERCISE MADE EASY It doesn’t take a fancy workout program to reap the benefits of a more active lifestyle.

BY DAWN CARR

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OU’VE PROBABLY HEARD

people say, “You’d better use it or you’ll lose it!” While it seems overly simplistic, there’s a lot of evidence that it’s true, and increasingly relevant as we get older. But, when you reach a certain age, you might assume that conversations about “exercise” are no longer relevant to you. After all, if you feel like you’ve already achieved a good old age, you might assume you’ve been doing it right so why mess with a good thing? Or, perhaps that bad knee that ended your running habit years ago left you to believing that you can’t exercise anymore. Even if you’re lucky enough to reach later life without ever really having engaged in so-called

exercise, it doesn’t mean you won’t benefit from being more active.

One of the most groundbreaking studies on the benefits of increased physical movement in later life was published in 2011. This randomized control study of adults over age 60, showed that increased engagement in aerobic exercise (in this case, walking 30 minutes on three days a week for a year) not only stopped normal age-related cognitive decline in its tracks, it actually produced increased hippocampal volume (Erickson et al, 2011). If you aren’t familiar with the hippocampus, it’s the part of the brain that is responsible for memory, and accelerated decline in hippocampal volume occurs SPECT RUM / WINTE R 2 0 1 4 | 2 0 1 5

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with dementia. The results shocked the researchers! But, there have been numerous subsequent studies showing similar results.

PUMP UP YOUR BRAIN

In addition to memory, when you get older, you don’t recover as quickly from illnesses or other physical health problems. But, increasing how active you are now will help you gain greater resilience.

Keeping up your physical abilities by being more active can also help you improve your sense of balance, decrease your likelihood of falling, and even help you stay strong enough to avoid needing help doing everyday things, like getting up from a chair or out of bed, for years to come (Chou et al, 2012). But for most people, being more active is important because it helps you maintain your ability to do the things that are most important to you – like making sure you can keep that monthly shopping date with your granddaughter, or ensure that you’re able to continue meeting your friends at the symphony on Friday nights.

While staying mentally “with it” and physically capable of taking care of yourself as long as possible is high on the list of concerns that come with aging, being more active isn’t just good for your brain, bones and muscles. As long as you are not placing yourself at risk of injury, recent research shows that getting your heart pumping by moving your body is at least as beneficial as prescription drugs. It has the potential to manage certain chronic conditions as well or better than pharmaceutical interventions, particularly high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and is one of the single best ways to maintain your mental health (Naci and Loannidis, 2013).

Even if you’re convinced that you should be less sedentary, you might still be saying to yourself, but I’ve never “exercised,” and I don’t think I can start

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now. Keep in mind, the alternative to spending most of your day sitting or sleeping isn’t going to the gym and exercising for several hours a day. The truth is that doing something physical – whether that includes walking an extra ten minutes a day or bowling on the Wii with friends – can have a profound effect on your quality of life. So, instead of trying to “exercise” more … Just think about ways you can be more active. Once you retire, you are in a particularly good place to focus on you, your health, your happiness, and engaging in activities that enhance your quality of life should be on the top of your list.

ONE STEP AT A TIME

So, here’s the hard part – changing what you’re used to doing every day. By just showing up and doing something new, you can take a first step (literally) towards taking better care of your health.

What’s important is to figure out what you can do and what you think might be fun, and give it a shot. Spectrum communities offer a range of ways to help you get started.

Brenda Hunt, the Vice President of Fun for Spectrum Retirement, says that all communities are working harder to make sure that residents have a range of choices about how and when they want to engage in something physical – and have fun doing it.

Whether it involves trying yoga, Tai Chi, or Zumba, or taking a walk with a group of friends, your goal should be to simply move more and sit less. You can start by keeping track of how much you’re doing now, and then see if you can increase that movement in even simple ways – like parking further away from the entrance at the grocery store, or walking your dog longer than usual, and see how much you can improve.

You might even get your friend or neighbor to join you in a friendly competition, and see who can take the most steps in by the end of the week. Regardless of your approach, find what kinds of things you want to do, and the payoff will be great.

Colors of

SPECTRUM OUR NEW ARRAY OF ACTIVITIES WILL HELP COLOR YOUR WORLD.

SPECTRUM BELIEVES THAT EACH DAY should be lived to its fullest potential. Then, when we look back, we can truly say we have lived. With that in mind, Spectrum Retirement has introduced Colors of Spectrum. This robust assortment of activities and events was designed with each resident in mind.

Each month will be themed with a color.

For many people, color defines our perception of the world and our surroundings. From warm, enthusiastic yellow to cool, peaceful blue, each color inspires us in a different way.

CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE BEGINNING A NEW FITNESS REGIMEN.

“Effect of exercise on physical function, daily living activities, and quality of life in the frail older adults: A meta-analysis.” Chou, CH, Hwang, CL, & Wu. YT. 2012. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2011.08.042.

“Exercise training increases size of hippocampus and improves memory. Erickson, et al, 2011.

PNAS. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1015950108.

“Comparative effectiveness of exercise and drug interventions on mortality outcomes: metaepidemiological study. Naci, H. & Loannidis, J. 2013.

British Medical Journal. doi:10.1136/bjm.15577.

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Fitness FOR ALL BEFORE SETTING FITNESS GOALS, FIRST FINE-TUNE YOUR TOOLS FOR SUCCESS WITH TIPS FROM A SILVERSNEAKERS® FITNESS COACH.

By Phil Lindeman

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE BEFORE your New Year’s Resolutions go by the wayside?

Most people admit that their goals are in the tank before Groundhog’s Day. And the experts report that usually we don’t meet our goals because they are simply not realistic.

Sometimes well-intentioned goals can be downright daunting. If you want to lose weight, not only do you need to adjust your diet and exercise habits, you need to stick by those goals for months or even years. It requires a lifestyle change, and that’s not always easy.

Reaching your goals doesn’t mean pie-in-the-sky dreaming. To help each little dream become a reality, we spoke with Houston-based personal trainer Sims Corbett. She’s the senior learning designer for SilverSneakers, a national exercise program designed for older adults, with classes at more than 11,000 gyms and retirement communities across the nation, including Spectrum Retirement Communities.

START SMALL, THEN GO BIG Let’s say your goal is to walk a 5K road race with your family next August. It’s months off, but the planning begins now. Corbett recommends sitting down once a week to set small, short-term goals.

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5K – but they don’t need to be equally intense.

“We’re so excited to get going that sometimes we get injured or just mentally fatigued,” Corbett says.

“If this is something that’s brand-new to you, don’t overdo it right away.”

The short-term goals can be simple: walk outside once a week, join a walking club with peers, or always stand up when you talk on the phone.

Setting and meeting small benchmarks is immediately rewarding, and that’s a major key to success when that far-off goal approaches.

FIND A FRIEND OR TWO But the best laid plans…well, you remember the rest. Corbett says fitness goals will always run into roadblocks, from injuries to bad weather to busy schedules. Just don’t get discouraged – planning for obstacles is all part of the process.

Once you’ve mastered the first round of short-term goals, reach out to friends and family members for the next round. Take advantage of the

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LET’S GET MOVING!

facilities and equipment offered at your Spectrum community, and work with the community Director of Fun to organize a group of people with the same abilities and goals.

DO WHAT YOU ENJOY Corbett’s best tip for success is deceptively straightforward: Make your goal enjoyable. “Goals really need to be meaningful and specific to the individual,” Corbett says. “Everybody can do X, Y and Z, but it may not be motivating or even enjoyable.

You’ll find every excuse in the book to avoid it.”

And it starts with your long-term goals. If you don’t feel like walking a 5K, chances are you’ll lose motivation to train for one, even if your grandchildren lace up their shoes to help out. Then again, if you’ve always enjoyed tackling new and exciting challenges, perhaps setting your sights on an unlikely goal can be the spark you need. Bringing loved ones into the mix is an added perk – not to mention a fantastic way to spend time with family.

“We are excited to introduce our partnership with the SilverSneakers® FLEX program in our Spectrum communities,” said Brenda Hunt, Spectrum Vice President of Fun. SilverSneakers is the nation’s leading fully-funded Medicare program offered to help older adults get the activity they need to stay fit and healthy. The FLEX program was designed for individuals who typically don’t visit a gym or need more variety in their workouts. The program engages members through classes and activities such as Zumba®, tai chi, yoga and walking groups at communities like Spectrum. The classes are taught by certified instructors and enable us to offer a larger selection of fitness classes to our residents and invite members from the outside community.

“It’s a wonderful way for our residents to remain motivated to start exercising and keep moving,” said Hunt.

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WORDS of WISDOM Spectrum centenarians share insight from the road to 100.

WISDOM. PHILOSOPHERS, ACADEMICS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, SPIRITUALISTS, RELIGIOUS leaders and others have puzzled for millennia with its definition. What exactly is it? Can only certain people be wise? Is it true that, “With age comes wisdom?” Spectrum centenarians have lived life’s complexities, ambiguities, and ups and downs. Experience and years have taught them to recognize and coolly navigate uncertainty. In short, they offer wisdom and invaluable insight into life, and living it well. With great pleasure, we bring you the wisdom of our centenarian residents.

What are the most important things in life?

cannot do that anymore. Fruits and vegetables are important to include in your diet.

Good health and friendships.

What do you enjoy doing?

What should one’s priorities be?

To be loving and friendly even to those who you have a hard time with.

What was the greatest adventure in your life?

Traveling to the Holy Land for 3 weeks in 1975.

Can you share some of your favorite childhood memories?

My first memory is playing house outside with the neighbor girls.

Picnics with my family on Sunday evening with homemade lemonade and ice cream was a favorite.

What did you do for a living?

I was an elementary school teacher in Wichita, Kan., earning my degree from Friends University.

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LORENA SCHAECHTELE Park Meadows Senior Living

My activities are limited these days, but I enjoy being involved in the making of sleeping mats for the homeless activity and the ice cream social. Previously, I enjoyed ballroom dancing, quilting, crocheting, gardening and listening to classical music.

Did you marry?

Yes. We met at summer school and married in 1963.

Overland Park, Kan.

Where:

BIRTHDAY: September 19, 1914

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Garden Plain, Kan.

What did your parents do?

They were farmers in Garden Plain, Kan.

What about exercise and diet in your life?

I used to exercise every day but

What advice/wisdom would you like to share with others?

Live each day as much as possible and do the very best you can.

ADVICE FROM PAST FEATURED CENTENARIANS “My mother said ‘Don’t expect more than you can accomplish.’

My advice to others is to always have a goal in your life, always have something to work toward.”

Eleanore Matthews

I remember my mother always was right and gave good advice and she said “Women are always right!”.

Pine Ridge of Hayes

Hazel Dickey

Born February 24, 1914 101 YEARS OLD

Maple Heights Retirement Community B ornA pril141913 , 101 YEARS OLD

I never drank or smoked I believed in my faith and practiced it

Arthur Toffler

Pine Ridge of Garfield B ornJune20, 1913 101 YEARS OLD

Lucille’s advice to her children: Always do the right thing and respect others.

Lucille Rochon

Pine Ridge of Garfield B ornMay5, 1914 100 YEARS OLD

I ate 3 meals a day I went to bed early I behaved myself (she said laughing) Every Saturday night I went dancing for exercise

I do remember giving my children advice regarding the importance of education and finding their talents and gifts from God. Then you can always fall back on that when all else fails, in addition to a strong spiritual life, family and sense of community.

Birdie Foegeding

Westview at Ellisville Assisted Living & Memory Care B ornFebruary2, 1913 101 YEARS OLD

Wally Schmieder Crestview Senior Living

B ornA ugust25, 1912 102 YEARS OLD

“We fell in love with a house and everyone told us to wait, but someone told us to follow our hearts. So we did, and we bought the house. We had many, many amazing years in that house. It was one of the best things we ever did! My husband passed away a month before our 47th wedding anniversary of a massive heart attack. My family and I still celebrated our 47th wedding anniversary in that house. I’m so glad we took that advice, followed our hearts and bought the house of our dreams. We created so many memories there.”

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SPECTRUM HALL OF PRIDE

From working with U.S. presidents to distinguished military service, to international soccer acclaim, Spectrum residents have lived rich lives. We are grateful to have so many interesting and colorful characters among our communities.

SINCE THE 1960s, THE CONSUMER Affairs division of the U.S. government has been helping citizens, especially women, learn about their buying power and protect themselves from fraud. Betty Bay, a resident at Rigden Farm Senior Living in Fort Collins, was involved in the development of that department. She was one of the original members and worked for three presidents: Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, and some of her work is being submitted to a Harvard library specializing in women’s studies.

Betty was hired right out of high school to work as a local newspaper reporter, and became an accomplished journalist. She has given speeches in every state, worked with congressmen, state professionals and educators.

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JOHN BARRALE

SOUTHVIEW ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE

JOHN BARRALE, A RESIDENT OF Southview Assisted Living & Memory Care in Missouri, was a soccer star decades before the sport became popular in the U.S. He started playing for the St. Louis Simpkins in the 1940s and played through the 1960s. His position was inside left forward, also known as a “striker.” His team won two national championships in 1948 and 1949.

Barrale traveled extensively with the team, mainly in Europe. When he was back home in St. Louis he would take his kids on the Simpkins bus with him and they have great memories of traveling with the team. He was selected for the 1950 national team but unfortunately did not get to go to England to play. He was inducted into the Soccer Hall of Fame in 1984.

A native of St. Louis, Barrale lived on the Hill, a well-known Italian neighborhood, his entire life. He and his wife Genny have four children.

HELMUTH FROESCHLE LAKEVIEW SENIOR LIVING

HELMUTH FROESCHLE, A RESIDENT of Lakeview Senior Living in Lakewood, Colo., was born and raised in Hazen, N.D. He began his career in the 760th Tank Battalion during WWII. He recalls landing in Africa and following the front lines up the spine of Italy to the war’s end. He then stayed on with the occupation forces in Austria.

His career of nearly 30 years would continue on with a tour during and after the Korean War as well as numerous stateside and overseas assignments. Highly decorated, Froeschle retired as a colonel and then continued his career in academia. Helmuth and Louise have been married for 69 years and have three daughters and four grandchildren.

Mr. Froeschle passed away October 12, 2014.

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HONOR FLIGHT MOUNTAIN PARK RESIDENT FLIES TO WASHINGTON D.C.

By Cris Caufield

My father, Fred E. Caufield, was in the Air Force and made 34 missions as a radio control operator and gunner on a B-17 over Europe during World War II. Honor Flight Arizona (Prescott based) makes five trips a year with as many as 30 World War II veterans each trip.

34 states have at least one Honor Flight base organization of leadership; Arizona has two.

AFTER READING AN article in the Arizona Republic on Honor Flight Arizona, I made a bee line to the phone and got my dad’s name on the waiting list. Little did I know at the time, we would wait well over a year to receive the call that he was indeed scheduled for a September 2014 trip out from Sky Harbor to Washington D.C. Upon arriving at the airport at 6:00 a.m., we were met by 27 other honorary World War II veterans and equal or more guardians that would be making the flight. I would be flying as a guardian for my father. Never 20

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FRED CAUFIELD (LEFT AND CIRCLED ABOVE) DURING HIS HONOR FLIGHT TO WASHINGTON D.C.

could I let this once in a lifetime experience pass without sharing this journey alongside Dad! That first day in Baltimore was a blur as we all had a long day ahead of us. Day 2 was a whirlwind of activities, which began with our promised wake-up call followed by breakfast at the hotel. No seats were left on the bus as we boarded and took off to Washington D.C. First on our schedule was the World War II Memorial. We then set off for walking and “rolling” (50% were in wheelchairs) tours of the U.S. Capitol, Arlington

Cemetery (the changing of the guard), Navy, Army and Air Force Memorials, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Wall and the Korean Memorial. Exhausting, and all in one day! Thank goodness we were blessed to have beautiful weather throughout the trip.

The cheers and clapping of strangers at the airport upon all our arrivals and departures will echo in my mind forever. During the entire trip, I was blown away by the sheer numbers of people who went out of their way to come over and shake the hands of the veterans as their token of respect and gratitude for defending our country.

Mountain Park Veterans Share Their Memories WE ASKED RESIDENTS OF MOUNTAIN PARK IN PHOENIX TO SHARE SOME OF THEIR PERSONAL WARTIME MEMORIES. John Breitweiser. served in the Army from 1960-63.

“I was a radar operator,” he recalls. “The radar was linked to 90mm aerial big guns. We were told by the captain to score a hit in the drone. The captain said we would get a case of beer as a reward. We hit the dead center of the drone. However, I don’t recall getting any of the free beer.”

Bill Lukaszonas. was in the Army from 1936-46. He remembers being with Army buddies in the USA and Europe and missing those friends who died in the war.

“Coming home alive and seeing all my family, friends and my future bride and dreaming about my three children to come” are special memories.

Chuck Hand. was in the Navy from 1943-46.

He recalls jumping from a high tower into a pool of water and not being able to swim, as part of his basic training in Idaho.

Bill Davis. was in the Marines from 194245. “I enlisted August 16,” he remembers.

“I joined my three friends. The first thing they did was split us up and we didn’t see each other again for 10 years.”

Alfred Busicchia,. with the Army from 1942-75, met with Prince Umberto of Italy in 1943 while serving with the Office of Strategic Service (OSS).

Charlie Lanchantin. served in the Air Force from 195256. He remembers flying in the nose cone of a B-26 up and down the eastern coast of Honshu to Hokaido. “I watched the sun go down and the lights of Tokyo go on; beautiful.” He visited most of the Japanese radar bases which were on top of strategic ridges.

Carl Tighe. was in the Army from 1953-55. “We were on the plane going to Korea,” he said.

“On our way from Ft. Benning, Ga., we landed in L.A. on the way to Seoul and the trip was cancelled. All 38 of us were sent back to Ft. Benning.”

Richard Clark,. who served in the Air Force from 1940-43, believes that being a pilot made him strong.

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Are Your Medical Wishes

UP TO DATE? MANY STATES ARE CHANGING REGULATIONS FOR ADVANCE DIRECTIVES.

By Dawn Carr

THE UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF Medicine released a report recently that says most Americans don’t know their rights regarding their own wishes for health care. A new type of state-based legislation was identified to help address this problem.

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This legislation goes by different names in different states, but is most commonly called POLST (Physician or Practitioner Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment). No matter what it’s called, this legislation provides states with processes designed to clarify wishes for patients with imminent health conditions.

A POLST form can be downloaded from the Internet, but it is most commonly made available by a care provider. This form is similar to another form called the EMS, so similar goals can be reached even in states that have not yet adopted POLST programs.

Specifically, these programs were developed for those with serious illness, regardless of age, who are in their last year of life. They emphasize care planning conversations that involve patients, their health care providers and loved ones. The form encourages patients to have a clear conversation with their physicians about the care they wish to receive, and it highlights the importance of honoring patients’

A POLST form. typically includes. the following:.

Specification about estimated prognosis.

wishes. POLST involves completion of a legal document that The patient’s ability to make decisions guides actions related (and an individual to the care in the near who can provide future, either in an that decisionemergency or inpamaking authority tient environment. if that individual is A POLST form is not capable). only valid if it includes Clarification of the a patient’s name, prognosis with the date of completion, patient and his/her resuscitate orders, family. and is signed by a Discussion and practitioner. Once clarification of a POLST form is patient’s goals. completed, it is Whether a form advised to keep a copy has previously of both the Advance been completed, Directive and POLST and related documents together goals specifically and bring with other associated with paperwork for all life sustaining treatment. medical procedures, whether they are inpatient or emergency. POLST forms are designed to be flexible and can be changed if necessary as an individual’s situation changes.

Contact your health provider and request to set up a conversation about your care, and together you can make a legal declaration so that your wishes can be carried out.

You can find more information about your state’s advance directive forms at caringinfo.org/.

Not all states have POLST programs. To see whether your state has a program in place, go to: polst.org/programs-in-your-state/.

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Know Your RIGHTS As a GRANDPARENT

By Steve Porter

ONE OF THE BEST THINGS about getting older is enjoying the companionship of your children’s children – your precious grandkids.

Sadly, though, distance and other factors can sometimes prevent grandparents from spending time with their grandchildren.

It’s important to know that grandparents have been awarded legal rights, in every state, to visit and maintain contact with their grandchildren. However, states vary widely on the rights they afford to grandparents.

In Colorado, for example, as in many states, a court may award visitation rights to grandparents if the child’s parents’ marriage

has been terminated (divorce), legal custody of the child has been given to a third party, the child has been placed outside the home of either parent or the grandparent is the parent of a deceased parent of the child. Also, adoption of the child cuts off grandparent visitation rights unless the adoption is granted to a stepparent.

Grandparents in every state have the right to be awarded custody of their grandchildren or to be awarded court-mandated visitation.

These rights are not constitutional, and recognition of grandparent rights by state legislatures is a fairly recent trend, with most statutes in effect for less than 35 years.

Federal legislation adopted in 1998 requires courts in every state to recognize and enforce grandparent visitation orders from courts in other states.

All states have adopted the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (previously known as the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act), which requires courts in the state where the child lives to recognize and enforce valid child custody orders from another state.

Grandparents who seek to obtain visitation rights should check the current status of their state’s legislation regarding grandparent rights.

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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WORK WITH LINCOLN MEADOWS RESIDENTS TO CREATE LASTING BONDS. THE DECA CHAPTER OF CHAPARRAL High School has partnered with the residents of Lincoln Meadows Senior Living in Parker, Colo., to bring joy to the residents through the Young at Heart Olympic games. The high school students partnered with the residents through many activities such as water color painting, cookie decorating and balloon volleyball.

DECA member Annika Kallestad said, “It was so interesting hearing about the residents’ personal lives. The residents were comfortable sharing their past with me, even going as far as talking about certain tragedies that have happened.”

Taylor Morris said, “I really loved sharing experiences with the residents because it was really interesting comparing what they did at our age to what we do now. I found that even though the time difference is significant, the basic activities they did for fun were very similar to ours and I loved seeing the youth come out in them when I was sharing about my life.”

The Chaparral DECA chapter is looking forward to proceeding with the Young at Heart Olympics this year.

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Looking AHEAD CARMEL SENIOR LIVING SPRINGS UP NEAR INDIANAPOLIS. THIS SPRING, SPECTRUM WILL INTRODUCE Carmel Senior Living, surrounded by the rolling hills and shallow valleys near Indianapolis, Ind. It will be the second Spectrum community in the Hoosier State.

The city of Carmel made a name for itself when one of the first automatic traffic signals in the U.S. was installed at the intersection of Main Street and Range Line Road.

Leslie Haines invented the signal and it currently resides in the old local train station. Always a forward thinker in traffic control, Carmel is now the unofficial roundabout capital of the U.S. The city demolished more than 78 sets of traffic lights and replaced them with more than 80 roundabouts, reducing accidents by 80% and creating a closer community feeling.

Named CNN Money Magazine’s most coveted place to live in the US, Carmel was also named Best Place to Live in 2012 and came in 3rd in 2014. Carmel Senior Living will offer the perfect balance of city and

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suburban living – with everything you’d desire just a few minutes away.

Shortly behind our first Indiana community, Meadow Brook Senior Living in Fishers, Carmel Senior Living will be Spectrum Retirement’s 28th community in 11 states. Offering independent, assisted living, transitional memory care and memory care living options, this new community will be larger than its sister community in Fishers.

Carmel Senior Living will employ 60-70 full- and part-time employees and will provide the finest of amenities and services for its residents. Operating at high levels of excellence, the staff at Carmel will ensure each resident has the highest level of service and care all provided by our professionally-trained staff.

For more information, please call 317-451-4702 or visit us at CarmelSeniorLiving.com.

“Needless to say, I’d like to hurry back, not just to visit my sister, but for the Chef’s wonderful food.”

- JACQUELINE KNOWLES Sister of resident at Lakeview Senior Living

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