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LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST AS WE age is all about prevention and participation. At Spectrum Retirement Communities, we are huge proponents of employing methods for prevention when it comes to medical conditions such as spreading superbugs (page 11) and osteoporosis (page 15). But we also focus on the whole person.

We want all of our residents to be healthy in body, but also mind and spirit.

To that end, we provide a host of activities, games, clubs, outings and classes designed specifically for our residents. We want to be sure all of our residents are engaging in their communities, even if they suffer from a condition that makes them want to disengage (Don’t Dine Alone, page 14).

Equally as important as our Spectrum team in ensuring residents’ happiness and engagement, are our residents’ caregivers. Family members such as spouses, adult children, siblings and even grandchildren make all the difference in getting residents to engage. In this issue, one of our lucky writers got to take a glimpse inside the relationship between a caregiver, grandson Brian, and his beloved grandmother, Ann. The story is heartfelt, and the theme rings true for so many of our families — the struggle between keeping our loved one at home or helping them transition to a new life in a retirement community. Don’t miss A Caregiver’s Journey on page 26.

If you’re a caregiver, we’re happy to announce a new resource just for you. We’ve always shared

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our magazine content online, but now we’re supplementing that content with more stories geared toward caregiving. They will help you manage the tasks associated with this important role and include lots of tips and ideas for taking care of yourself while you care for an aging parent or family member. Visit www.spectrumretirement.com/magazine as your trusted resource in all things caregiving.

Our best to you and your loved ones through this holiday season and into the New Year.

Enjoy the issue, John Sevo and Jeff Kraus Managing Directors Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC We’d love to hear from you!

Do you have an interesting story to share? An idea for a future issue of the magazine? What would you like to learn more about? Help us celebrate the people and personalities that make Spectrum such a wonderful company. Send your ideas to editor@spectrumretirement.com.

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LIFE AT 60, 70 & 80 Senior living sure looks different than it did twenty years ago.

SETTLE IN Making the move to a Senior Living community can be a great decision.

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Simple steps can help keep you strong.

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PREVENTING OSTEOPOROSIS

Gaining respect, making the most of the G.I. Bill and finding a love of music have defined these heroes’ lives.

Reflections on a century of life, a lifetime of memories.

DISTINGUISHED RESIDENTS

EMBRACE LIFE From travel to the arts and many things between, these residents reflect on fond memories of lives well lived.

ADVISOR The Science of Aging

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How they are averted, thwarted and eventually cured.

10 health tips for improved quality of life.

DON’T DINE ALONE Dysphagia doesn’t have to be a tough pill to swallow.

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FINANCIAL TUG OF WAR How to fairly help your adult children with money.

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CAREGIVER’S JOURNEY A real-life account of one grandson’s big adjustment.

NO DINER LEFT BEHIND Spectrum’s commitment to dining satisfaction extends to those with special dietary needs.

LOOKING AHEAD Introducing Lone Mountain Memory Care.

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SENIOR LIVING SURE LOOKS DIFFERENT THAN IT DID TWENTY YEARS AGO. LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT WHY.

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By Emily O’Brien

SENIORS TODAY ARE EMBRACING THE benefits of 21st-century living more than ever before — and rightfully so. The advancements in technology in the last two decades can lure any technophobe into a savvy user. Here are just a few ways we’ve improved with age.

HOME MONITORING Strategically placed sensors situated around various parts of the home receive signals from a transmitter that’s worn by the resident. Movement patterns are logged throughout the day and night so staff can detect signs of trouble, such as staying in one place for too long, indicating a fall may have occurred.

ADVANCEMENTS IN MEDICINE With earlier detections of fatal disease and greater knowledge in fitness and nutrition, seniors have more power than ever before. Technological advances have allowed for quicker surgeries with smaller incisions (sometimes even non-invasive) and also allow patients to bring much-needed monitoring to their own home.

For example, those dealing with kidney disease can bring home a dialysis machine.

CONNECT LIKE NEVER BEFORE Twenty years ago, the Internet was just blossoming; now it’s in full swing. With it, we have computers in the palm of our hands and can connect to

anyone — anywhere — within a matter of seconds.

You have email and instant messaging, online chat groups and social media networks. Video calls allow seniors to meet newborn grandchildren mere minutes after birth.

HAPPINESS Did you know that older people, aged 65+, are the happiest? According to The 2017 Harris Poll, which has been conducting a happiness survey for nearly a decade now, indicators point to older folks being more happy because they are free from texting, multitasking, jobs and commutes that seem to result in less and less free time for the younger generations.

MORE TO COME What’s on deck for the coming years is even more exciting — from self-driving cars to t-shirts that can sense a heart attack and administer CPR (in research at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology), to nurse robots acting as home health aids (being tested in England, Poland and Greece).

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MAKING THE MOVE TO A SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY IS A BIG DEAL, BUT AS OUR RESIDENTS WILL ATTEST, IT CAN BE A GREAT DECISION. Evelyn was in the neighborhood on a Sunday afternoon getting her car washed, and she stopped in for information about Crestview Senior Living. I happened to be at the community, and I gave Evelyn a tour and invited her back for lunch.

Several weeks later Evelyn and her daughter returned to the community for lunch and a tour. This was the start of a one-year relationship helping her understand why she should move to Crestview.

Evelyn was lonely since her husband passed away. As time went on, I knew she wanted to move, but she was giving her daughter and me excuse after excuse to stay in her home. One day she said, “I think I am ready to move to Crestview but, I would like all new furniture for my apartment.”

Evelyn, her daughter and I went shopping and set up delivery dates for furniture. It was one year from that first day Evelyn walked into Crestview.

Evelyn has been a resident at Crestview since 2012, and she still tells me how happy she is to be here and thanks me for not giving up on her!

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“I wanted to be closer to my son who lives in Powell, and decided it was time to make the move. I was nervous. I got to spend a week with my son — that really helped me. Everyone has been great, I’m having a lot of fun here.”

Anna D., Sycamore Creek Senior Living, Pickerington, Ohio

When I moved in, I got involved in all the activities. I encourage others to do the same.”

Dorothy C., Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living, Clinton Township, Michigan

“I moved here for the Memory Care neighborhood with my loved one. The caregivers have so much patience.

The activities are outstanding and Sara, the Life Enrichment Coordinator, is so good with all of them.”

Jeanette, D. Ferry Assisted Living & Memory Care, St. Louis, Missouri

“We did not want to move. We were five minutes away from everything including church. We now like our apartment, and looking back we realize that we were not able to keep up with the responsibilities of home ownership.”

Larry & JoAnn P., Lakeview Senior Living, Lakewood, Colorado

The hardest part of moving was leaving our friends in our old neighborhood. We’re adjusting well and love that there are activities that focus on religion. We really enjoy bible study. Everyone, everything, has been great. We love it here!”

Steve & Donna J., Sycamore Creek Senior Living, Pickerington, Ohio

“After my wife passed away, I was bored and lonely. I volunteered with the activity department just to stay busy. Living alone in the house that was once occupied by your wife and kids is no fun” Al B., Lakeview Senior Living, Lakewood, Colorado

The Science of Aging WHAT IS BEING DONE TO IMPROVE THE AGING PROCESS AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE?

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By Lydia K. Manning, Ph.D.

THE TIME TO UNDERSTAND AGING IS now. With 10,000 people turning 65 years old every day in the U.S., it is estimated that by 2030 one in five Americans will be 65 years of age or older. This is a global phenomenon as well. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that globally within the next five years — for the first time in human history — we will have more people over the age of 65 than those younger than five. The impacts of an aging world are considerable particularly regarding health care.

For example, the 65+ demographic is estimated to

increase health care expenditures in the U.S. from today’s $3 trillion to $4 trillion by 2030.

As a result of the longevity revolution and all of us living longer, researchers are working hard to understand the biological, psychological and sociological aspects of aging. In short, we are interested in developing a strong understanding of the many processes that make up the science of aging. To best do this it is important to distinguish between what is normal and pathological aging. Aging does not equal disease. Additionally, researchers and

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scientists want to better understand how people grow older and how they react to the inevitable changes in their bodies that accompany age.

The biology of aging refers to the structural and functional changes that occur in a human over time, also known as the process of senescence. Aging is a normal process, inevitable and rarely seen as harmful.

Pathological aging is understood as diseased aging and is marked by the onset of chronic and co-morbid conditions such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s Disease. Living with one or more of these conditions increases a person’s vulnerability to stress and the probability of death. As a result of the normal process of aging, all the major body systems are impacted. Aging changes a person’s physical appearance and mental functioning.

SENSORY CHANGES All five senses decline with age.

People lose sensitivity to perceptual experiences associated with vision, hearing, taste, smell and touch. One of the most common changes regarding vision is the loss of ability to see objects up close. This is called presbyopia and results in the use of glasses to read. There are new techniques being developed that will correct this condition and eliminate the need for reading glasses. Two

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common vision-related disorders are cataracts and glaucoma and both of these can be treated with the proper medical procedure.

Additional changes occur with the senses. For example, hearing naturally diminishes as we age. The most common types of hearing problems found in older adults include presbycusis (the inability to hear high frequency sounds) and tinnitus, which is also known as “ringing in the ears.” The nerves in the hands become duller and the skin on the fingertips thicker resulting in a diminished ability to detect temperature changes. The ability to smell becomes less sharp

as we age. It is estimated that by age 50, our ability to smell is half as strong as it was in youth.

As people age, they produce less saliva and have dryer mouths resulting in changes in taste.

Many sensory changes are incremental and most people adapt easily by making lifestyle changes.

THE BRAIN Age-related changes in the nervous system impact all other body systems and can affect changes in walking, sleeping, learning and memory. Our mental capabilities and cognitive functioning change with age. Neurons, or brain cells,

THE HEART In general, muscle mass declines with age. The heart being a muscle is not exempt from this reality and may become thicker and stiffer. It is common for people to develop hypertension as they age. This occurs when arteries become less pliable or are blocked by the accumulations of plaque.

The resting heart rate also slows with age and the risk for abnormal heart beat increases.

This can be controlled with the use of a pacemaker. Additionally, the heart may both fill and empty more slowly, thus putting less blood into circulation.

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comprise the basic unit of the nervous system and are our information transmitters. As people grow older, neurons die and are not replaced. The brain gets smaller with the passage of time. This loss accounts for decreased flexibility, slowness of movement and changes in gait.

The most consistent change is cognitive slowing. Age-related slowing is also evident on certain attentional tasks, such as trying to grasp a telephone number when someone rattles it off quickly. Aging-related changes to memory are also common and the ability to process new information declines with age.

As we age, various changes occur to our physical body and skin. Many of these changes are benign. For example, wrinkles, sagging skin and liver spots do not have health consequences but do make skin look different and reflect the most visible signs of aging. Skin becomes thinner, fragile and more susceptible to injury. Additionally, you may lose a protective layer of fat. If there are injuries to the skin, they can take longer to heal.

It is plausible that most people want to live vitally and into old age free of major disability and on average a large portion of older adults do live disability free. For example, the U.S. Census Bureau reported

TIPS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY AGING Have good social support networks.

Having good friends and meaningful connections helps us offset stressors and buffer the negative impacts that encountering difficulty can have on us.

Lend a helping hand.

Researchers determined that people 70 and older who volunteer for more than 100 hours a year report better health and less chronic pain.

Be optimistic.

Having a laid back temperament, being flexible and letting go of worry is also linked to good health and less stress in later life.

Move more and cut back on calories.

Aerobic workouts stop brain shrinkage and prevent certain types of dementia. Caloric restriction can somewhat delay aging on a cellular level and help promote cell survival.

Reduce inflammation.

The connection between inflammation and chronic conditions is rather mysterious, but researchers are working hard to create and understand interventions that may reduce chronic inflammation.

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in 2012, that 62 percent of people age 65 and over have no disabilities. To help us achieve an optimal later life, researchers are examining ways to best overcome some of the common age-related disorders. When considering the most common age-related illnesses (cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, memory loss, dementia and osteoarthritis), there are patterns of behavior that serve as preventative strategies across the board.

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strategies that we hear often can and do improve your chances of aging well and living disease free: refraining from smoking, limiting your alcohol intake, watching your diet and eating healthy foods, exercising, managing stress and staying socially connected are all important as we age. Science tells us that we need to engage in all of these behaviors at the same time to reap their benefits.

Researchers have also found that concrete and specific

behaviors increase a person’s odds of aging well without disease. For example, nutritionists suggest limiting sugar/ fructose intake to less than 25 grams of total fructose per day.

While it is important to exercise, the real benefit comes from highintensity interval-type training.

Maintaining a positive outlook and managing stress is also important. Engage in meditation and emotion regulation as these are considered positive coping strategies.

Scientists have confirmed that people who take high quality Omega-3s optimize their Vitamin D intake and intermittently enhance their chances of aging well and living with vitality. Healthy aging is a package deal and while there is no “quick fix� for aging well, science tells us that how we treat our bodies matters, and our choices impact how well we age. Use the science and incorporate these tips and strategies for aging well into your life.

Lydia Manning is a gerontologist, educator and entrepreneur with a wide range of experience in the field of aging. She is an associate professor of gerontology at Concordia University Chicago.

Dr. Manning received her Ph.D. in social gerontology from the Department of Sociology and Gerontology at Miami University.

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“Know that bacteria is part of our bodies and a positive culture with bacteria is not always an infection.”

She suggests frequent hand washing, getting a flu vaccine and avoiding others who are sick.

“To prevent superbugs, we need to choose wisely when we use antibiotics,” she says. “We should only use for the right diagnosis, right type of antibiotic and right duration of time.”

SUPERBUGS HOW THEY ARE AVERTED, THWARTED AND EVENTUALLY CURED.

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ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE occurs when bacteria adapt over time to the drugs that are designed to kill them — they mutate to survive. These “superbugs” are the resulting strains of bacteria that are resilient to most antibiotics prescribed today, rendering standard treatments ineffective.

Dr. Susan Bleasdale, medical director of Infection Control at the University of Illinois at Chicago, says, “Superbugs are resistant to multiple antibiotic classes. They form by antibiotic pressure that causes the bacteria to develop resistance. This can be antibiotics used in animal agriculture or in humans. Some superbugs can spread resistance

to other bacteria through little packages called plasmids.”

While most superbugs generally affect those in the hospital, that number is on the rise. Bleasdale notes that one woman in Pennsylvania had a urinary tract infection that was resistant to an antibiotic she had never received, one that was typically used as a last resort.

HOW TO PREVENT SUPERBUGS One way to protect against superbugs is to only use antibiotics when absolutely necessary. Bleasdale says that many respiratory infections are caused by viruses like colds, flu and bronchitis — not something treatable by antibiotics.

CURRENT RESEARCH Doctors and medical personnel are working on preventing the spread of superbugs in the hospital through infection control, while researchers are looking into why these infections spread.

“There is now a requirement for all hospitals to have antibiotic stewardship programs. These help us to use antibiotics appropriately. The President’s Council of Advisers on Science and Technology (PCAST) developed the Combat Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria (CARB) Program. CARB is a program to increase the number of new antibiotics in the pipeline of development and to expedite them through the FDA process to use,” says Bleasdale.

If you are concerned about superbugs and think you might need antibiotics to treat an illness, talk with your doctor about weighing the risks, benefits and side effects. Together, you and your doctor will make the best decision for your body.

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10 HEALTH TIPS FOR IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE.

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Who says aging has to hold you back from living life to the fullest? With seniors living longer today than in generations past, it’s important to focus on the quality of life especially if you’re in your 80s or even 90s.

Lydia Manning, Ph.D. and associate professor of gerontology at Concord University in Chicago, suggests these 10 tips for living your healthiest life today — and for the years ahead.

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AVOID ISOLATION. eople are emotionally hardwired for human connection. Without it, you become socially P isolated, putting you at higher risk for chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and depression.

2 GET UP AND MOVE. xercising 30 to 45 minutes daily, at minimum, can keep you in shape and reduce your risk E of obesity and other chronic conditions.

3 LIFT WEIGHTS. oing simple, weight-bearing exercises improves mobility, strengthens muscle tone and joint D flexibility, which reduces the risk of falls.

4 TAP YOUR CREATIVITY. ind a hobby you love that gets your creative juices flowing — music, art, crafts, woodworkF ing, etc. — and keep at it; you’ll build brain elasticity over time.

5 EAT WELL. o brainer, right? Your metabolism slows down as you age, and it’s harder for your body to N process certain types of foods so stick to whole grains, fruits, vegetables and lean meats.

6 CUT BACK ON ALCOHOL. ot only is it harder for your body to process alcohol as you get older, but overindulging N can contribute to depression and lead to chronic illnesses, such as liver disease.

7 EXAMINE YOUR FAITH. pirituality and mindfulness help keep you engaged and hopeful, strengthening your mental S and emotional health.

8 HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR. inding levity in any situation helps you become more resilient. As you get older, resilience F will help you better manage major hardships and losses as you age.

9 REDUCE RISKS. I f you plan to age in place, make sure your lighting is uniform throughout your home.

Also, get rid of throw rugs that might cause tripping, and add safety rails, ramps or other modifications to your home for safety. Or consider a retirement community that can meet those needs for you.

10 REACH OUT. Consider joining the YMCA, SilverSneakers or Matter of Balance program for fall prevention.

In addition to exercise, you’ll connect with other seniors who are in a similar place in life.

Having peer support is key to your overall emotional, physical and mental health.

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be quite subtle. Common symptoms may include: over-chewing or holding food in the mouth, increased throat clearing during meals, painful swallowing, choking or the sensation of food stuck in the throat, unexplained weight loss and chronic chest infections.

“Older patients frequently report difficulty swallowing pills as the first sign of a swallowing problem,” says Varindani Desai.

MANAGING DYSPHAGIA Actual Spectrum Retirement Residents

Don’t Dine Alone DYSPHAGIA DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A TOUGH PILL TO SWALLOW.

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HERE’S A RIDDLE FOR YOU: What requires 50 pairs of muscles and is done at least 600 times a day? If you guessed swallowing, you got it!

Most of us don’t realize how often we swallow, but for many seniors, that simple act can be uncomfortable and sometimes even dangerous. Difficulty swallowing, also known as dysphagia, affects millions of Americans.

Nearly 40 percent of adults ages 50 to 80 suffer from dysphagia,

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according to estimates from the American Speech-LanguageHearing Association (ASHA).

“The anatomical and physiological changes that take place [as we age], increase the risk for disordered swallowing,” reports Rinki Varindani Desai, M.S., a medical speech-language pathologist based in Rochester, New York.

RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS Swallowing difficulties often go undiagnosed because the signs can

If you are diagnosed with this condition, don’t isolate yourself by avoiding social eating situations.

Focus on good oral hygiene.

Swallowing-disorder specialists recommend smaller bites, careful chewing, sipping water after each bite and avoiding talking while eating.

Recent research has shown promising results in the reversal of age-related changes. Rehabilitation exercises to strengthen head and neck muscles, accompanied by mouth, throat and tongue exercises, may improve swallowing function. It’s important to discuss the best dysphagia management with a speech-language pathologist and physician before beginning any treatment.

Varindani Desai, who specializes in the rehabilitation of swallowing disorders in adults, ends with food for thought: “Regardless of a diagnosis of dysphagia or severity of the disease, every individual deserves to ‘dine with dignity.’”

Preventing Osteoporosis SIMPLE STEPS CAN HELP KEEP YOU STRONG.

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AN ESTIMATED ONE IN three women and one in five men over the age of 50 will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture.

But getting older doesn’t have to mean getting osteoporosis.

“Obtaining a bone density screen can determine the level of ‘bone thinning’ in a particular patient,” suggests Dr. Todd Fristo, a family physician with Saint Luke’s Health System in Overland Park, Kansas. He says this baseline information is helpful to determine the best course of action to slow or prevent deterioration even in advanced years. Below are the most important lifestyle changes that can keep bones strong for life.

EXERCISE Exercise such as walking or riding a stationary bike helps improve overall muscle tone, posture and balance. These

weight-bearing movements specifically help maintain bone density. It’s important to choose an exercise routine properly suited to your age and current health, so consult your doctor first.

NUTRITION A balanced diet can aid in the maintenance of healthy bones.

The most important nutrient for this is calcium, as it is the building material for your bones. Adults, both male and female, over the age of 70 should consume 1200 mg/ day. Foods such as milk, almonds, oranges, dried figs, canned salmon or sardines and green vegetables like broccoli and bok choy are all excellent sources of calcium.

Without vitamin D, the body cannot absorb calcium. This crucial vitamin is made in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight.

There are limited food sources, but

dietary supplements are available.

Due to the time spent indoors, the International Osteoporosis Foundation recommends all seniors over age 60 take a daily supplement of 800 to 1000 IU. Protein helps preserve bone mass, and a shortage can reduce strength, leading to greater risk of falls and fractures. Lean meats, eggs and dairy products are good sources of animal protein, while whole grains, legumes and nuts are excellent vegetarian options.

Eating a wide array of fruits and vegetables can provide a variety of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to further promote bone and muscle health.

Excessive amounts of caffeine or salt can rob the body of calcium and should be avoided. Be sure to limit alcohol consumption and avoid smoking and secondhand smoke.

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DAVID KAPLAN CRESTVIEW SENIOR LIVING CRESTWOOD, MISSOURI

David Kaplan, moved to Crestview Senior Living in 2016. He’s passionate about sharing his personal story about finding hope through beautiful music in a time of loss, sorrow and battle.

HAVING ARRIVED JUST IN TIME FOR THE Battle of the Bulge, we were suddenly in Patton’s Third Army, and on the “line” for the next three months. Finally, we began to feel like we were winning the war again, as certain amenities of G.I. life returned: delousing, shower units, dry socks and the arrival of the USO. One day, with the chance to see a so-called “glamour girl” movie, we also had the option to hear a violin

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concert by Isaac Stern. Starved for good music, we mustered a truckload of cultural deviants to hear him instead of watching the movie. The concert hall turned out to be a beat-up church that was still within air and artillery range. It had no lights or heat. The “maestro” appeared in an oversized G.I. coat, boots and a tanker’s winter cap. He had a violin, but it looked like we were going to get a clown act. Someone asked if the violin was his Stradivarius. “No,” he said, “like my wardrobe, it is government issued.”

Then, to size up his audience, he moved us all up close and asked for requests. A couple of inappropriate, light tunes enticed him to say, “Well, I’ll play what I think will be good for you. We’ll call it ‘spinach music.’” Then, with no accompaniment, only candles and a hand torch for lighting, he played what was for us riveting music. No clown act. The effect for me was the slow opening of a window on a rational world after the deadly insanity of winter warfare. It gave us hope that we might survive to live in a civilized world again.

Now, every time I hear serious music (spinach music), Stern’s message comes back stronger. I shall always be thankful to Isaac Stern for risking life, limb and health (but not his Stradivarius), for opening that window when we needed it the most. I love the chance to tell about the concert in the Ardennes and the universal power of music and the arts to create a culture in which one world at peace is possible.

JOE MODIANO CARMEL SENIOR LIVING CARMEL, INDIANA

JO E M O DIAN O, A Cincinnati native, grew up in a multi-ethnic and multi-lingual household. His father, despite his Italian surname, was raised in Greece, while his mother was from Istanbul. Both were from Jewish families and spoke various languages, but both spoke Ladino, a Judeo-Spanish dialect.

They bonded over their shared language. Joe grew up speaking

English and Ladino while practicing Judaism. His connection to language and culture has shaped much of his life.

While in school, he was often teased about his Italian name. “Being a foreigner was not a good thing back then,” he says. “You hid your origins, but you couldn’t hide your religion.”

While he served as a bazooka man in WWII, his platoon leader, a Jewish man, would tease Joe about his last name, but when he learned that Joe was Jewish, he began to treat him with more respect and, “that made all the difference,” Joe says.

After being injured in the war, Joe returned home and married one of his sister’s best friends. The couple had two children together, and though his wife has passed and he has remarried, his children and other family have kept the family heritage going strong. They contribute to the Modiano Newsletter, which is sent to family members all over the country.

Today Joe lives at Carmel Senior Living. He recently turned 95 and is writing his memoirs to chronicle his unique history.

FRED MUSE POWELL SENIOR LIVING POWELL, OHIO

FRED MUSE WAS BORN ON July 23, 1929, and was raised in Dresden, Ohio. He married his high school sweetheart in 1948.

Fred worked as a salesman for a wholesale company until he received his draft notice.

He was one of the first to be drafted as a “married with no children.” He reported to Breckenridge, Kentucky, 101st Airborne Division.

After training, he was deployed to Korea for three months. When the ceasefire came, he was sent to Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, where he managed the Officers’ Club until his service commitment was fulfilled.

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for business, he stopped in Columbus, Ohio, to get a haircut. The owner of the shop — a friend — offered him a position as “It was a good living, except of a barber. Fred course, when the Beatles came and a buddy to America, and the barber from Dresden, business took a hit.” went to Toledo, Ohio, to barber school on the G.I. Bill. He returned to Dresden and operated several shops over the course of a 50-year career.

He laughs when he says, “It was a good living, except of course, when the Beatles came to America, and the barber business took a hit.” Fred worked Fred returned to Ohio and went back to work for a few years at Owens Corning during that time, for the wholesale company. At the time, there were until the long hair phase went out. no laws in place to protect soldiers’ jobs, so he was Fred is the proud father of two daughters, seven hired back into a lesser position. While traveling grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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CENTENARIANS REFLECTIONS ON A CENTURY OF LIFE, A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES.

Adam Tooley CRESTVIEW SENIOR LIVING Crestwood, Missouri Birthday October 15, 1917

ADAM TOOLEY WAS BORN ON October 15, 1917, in the small southern Indiana town of Oakland City — population 3,000. He graduated from Oakland City High School in 1935. Early in adulthood, he had a dry cleaning business but soon found a job as a maintenance man at a local coal mine.

He did all the repair work on the equipment.

Adam remembers the day Pearl Harbor was attacked. His brother, who had already served three

years in the service, was now in the reserves. He came home from the movies to find his brother on the front porch waiting for him. He told Adam what had happened and said he had to go catch a train because he had to be in Ft. Knox by the end of the day. His brother was gone for five years. He was constantly on the move, so he only wrote to Adam two or three times in that five years. Adam was delighted that his brother and friends made it back safely.

Adam spent 27 years as a boilermaker. Then Adam and his wife moved to Atlanta, Georgia. She was manager of an apartment complex and he got a job as a maintenance man there. He loved it so much that he started his own maintenance business doing plumbing, electrical, drywall — just about everything. He retired from his business when he was 70 years old.

After Adam’s wife passed away, he moved to Sebring, Florida. There he joined a dance club doing the rumba, fox trot, waltz and polka. It was there he met his second wife, Lyndell. After about 20 years in Sebring, they moved to Webster Groves, Missouri.

Today Adam enjoys life at Crestview Senior Living.

Adam has two children, Michael and Marsha, and four wonderful grandchildren. Adam’s mother lived to be almost 103 years old, so it’s no wonder that Adam has crossed the Centenarian mark! He celebrated the milestone with his family in French Lick, Indiana.

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EMBRACE LIFE FROM TRAVEL TO THE ARTS AND MANY THINGS BETWEEN, THESE RESIDENTS REFLECT ON FOND MEMORIES OF LIVES WELL LIVED.

FRANK & JOAN LAHRMAN THREE OAKS ASSISTED LIVING BOTH JOAN AND FRANK A LEGACY OF SERVICE & MEMORY CARE were born in Covington, Frank’s parents were first Cary, Illinois Kentucky, to German families generation German immi— Frank in January 1933, Joan grants, his father was in the in January 1934. They were both third children of four, German Army during WWI. After the end of the and Frank was the only boy in his family. Joan enjoyed war, Frank’s father walked for nine months from the dances and movies and spending time with friends.

South of France to Northern Germany to get home.

Frank played the trumpet in the marching band.

He left Germany for America when he saw the Hitler Though they were friends in high school, they didn’t era coming. Once in America, Frank’s father was start dating until after Frank returned from service.

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Two months after graduating from high school, Frank received his draft notice and eagerly joined the Navy to serve his country in the Korean War. He spent 22 months on the USS Stribling DD-867 as a radioman.

BUILDING A LIFE While Frank was in the service, Joan worked for the American Book Co. in their financial department. When he returned to Covington, Frank and Joan were reacquainted through mutual friends and dated for several years before getting married. Frank initially worked for the Veterans Administration in Cincinnati, Ohio, until a family friend got him a job with the Mobil Oil Corporation where Frank remained for 36 years.

STARTING A FAMILY While Frank advanced in his career, Joan was busy raising the ever-growing family and adjusting to multiple moves to different states. From Kentucky, they moved to Ohio followed by Michigan and Illinois. Even though their last move took them to Pennsylvania, it was in Illinois that they spent the most time raising their children. Ultimately, they decided to retire to Three Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care in Cary, Illinois. Their seven children (four boys and three girls) all stayed in the area and were beginning to have families of their own at the time. Frank and Joan have been married 61 years and are now the proud grandparents of 19 grandchildren and great-grandparents to four, with the prospect for many more!

LIFE AT THREE OAKS Frank and Joan enjoy life at Three Oaks due in large part to the friendliness of the staff and the camaraderie with their fellow residents. Joan is a member of the bell choir, and they both attend many of the activities offered. Frank keeps everyone smiling with his quick wit and good sense of humor, even joking that Joan is a saint to have put up with him all these years.

MARIANA KAEGEBIN WESTBROOK SENIOR LIVING Streamwood, Illinois

MARIANA KAEGEBIN WAS BORN IN Chicago, Illinois, into a Greek Orthodox family that placed great value on family unity, faith, the art of dance, fine art and playing various musical instruments. Growing up, Mariana’s family spent much time with extended family and neighbors.

The lively gatherings always centered around homemade Greek cuisine, singing and dancing.

Her love of piano and ballet brought to her a purpose that was so fulfilling, she says. Mariana participated in other dance classes such as jazz, tap, ballroom, line dancing and eventually pointe ballet dancing. Dance came naturally to Mariana.

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At the age of 38, Mariana took up piano after to be dominant among her eclectic art in her tranquil listening to her 8-year-old daughter practicing. She but sophisticated living spaces. Hibel’s works often was fascinated by the emotion she felt from the clashave her reminiscing about her “love connection” sical music. As with ballet dancing, Mariana has put between Mother and Child. extensive time into this mode of Mariana, like many of her self-expression. Piano didn’t come immediate and extended Growing up, Mariana’s family as easy as ballet; nevertheless, it family members, have the spent much time with extended is equally creative and emotional natural ability to play musical family and neighbors. The lively for her. Occasionally, Mariana instruments. The list includes: gatherings always centered around homemade Greek will play piano for the Westbrook piano, violin and mandolin. cuisine, singing and dancing.

Senior Living residents and staff.

She says, “music emerges from Mariana’s love of the fine arts is us and brings much joy.” At inspirational. Edna Hibel Plotkin, the age of 77, Mariana can’t famous for her “Mother and Children” series of imagine her life without dancing, fine art, a wide paintings, is her favorite artist. Plotkin’s work has variety of music genres and being social. “You are been compared with Mary Cassatt’s work and other never too old to open a new chapter in your book of Impressionist artists. Mariana found Plotkin’s work life,” she says.

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JOHN J. BELLIVEAU PALOS VERDES SENIOR LIVING WHEN JOHN WAS 16, age, I lived by the words, ‘It’s Peoria, Arizona he lied about his age and joined not how many breaths you the National Guard. Later take, it’s how many things take when he was 18, he joined the your breath away,’” John says.

Air Force and worked in aircraft maintenance. “ServWhen he was 65, his wife told him to make a ing my country was the best experience,” John says. “I bucket list of the places he wanted to go. Then she learned discipline, management and leadership. All of gave him a choice: wait five years and retire, then start which helped me be successful in the future.” on the list, or start the list now and in five years go After the Air Force, John worked in employee back to work again. He decided not to wait. “I traveled recruiting and eventually started his own executive all over — Peru, Egypt, Israel, Greece and China,” recruiting company with offices throughout the U.S. Johns says. “Anywhere that had something to see, I Looking for some relaxation after 25 years in went and saw it. The feeling and emotion in the places the business, he bought a boat. “I went fishing and I’ve visited was something unexplainable.” the next thing I knew, I was running my own yacht John has lived in Arizona for 12 years, and recently management agency,” he says. “I felt like I never moved to Palos Verdes Senior Living in Peoria. worked a day in my life.”

“I love it at Palos Verdes,” he says. “I am very He always lived by the golden rule: Do unto others comfortable with my apartment. I’ve helped start up as you would have them do unto you. “In my older bridge in the community and enjoy playing poker.”

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JOSEPHINE SAUCERMAN GARDENS AT OCOTILLO

JOSEPHINE “JO” to different bases, including SENIOR LIVING Chandler, Arizona Dorothy Molinari Saucerman Texas and Tennessee, as Bill was born in Portland, Oregon, was an Air Force pilot. They on October 7, 1918, the younghad four children: John, Carol, est of 11 children. She was a preemie, weighing only Shirley and Rob. five pounds when she went home from the hospital.

The family moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho, in 1955, for Josephine says her secret to living a long life is be what they thought would be a three-month assignhappy, love people and laugh. ment. They stayed for 35 years opening their own Jo remembers living during the war and during successful general construction business in 1960. the Great Depression — specifically the rationing of Jo enjoys the vibrant lifestyle at Gardens at Ocotigoods. One of her outstanding memories is of her llo Senior Living and the friendships she’s made. and her sister painting their legs with a seam down In fact, she and three of her new friends made up the back to resemble silk pantyhose. They weren’t “Golden Girls” t-shirts, which they wear during their able to purchase any silk hose as they were rationed wine/pizza parties on Saturday nights. to make parachutes for the war.

Jo recently attended an Arizona Diamondback’s Jo met her husband, Willis (Bill) Saucerman in game (part of her 99th birthday celebration) where first grade. Several years later, they were reintroshe met and received a kiss from legendary player duced and went on their first date on January 10, Mark Grace and broadcaster Todd Walsh, and 1945. They married February 15, 1945, when they was thrilled when her picture appeared on the were 27 years old. After they married, they traveled Jumbo Tron!

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Financial Tug of War HOW TO FAIRLY HELP YOUR ADULT CHILDREN WITH MONEY.

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By Deborah Kearns

After working hard your entire life and reaping the fruits of your labor, it’s natural to want to help your adult children financially. But how do you make it fair without creating drama in your family?

Some kids will never ask for anything, and some will lean on aging parents constantly. And while you’re free to help one child more than another, it’s important to set boundaries — and communicate them — up front, says Morgan H. Smith Jr., a certified financial planner and partner with WorthPointe Wealth Management in Austin, Texas.

MAKE AN ESTATE PLAN A crucial piece of the puzzle: having an estate plan.

With a will and a trust, you can specify your wishes to ensure each of your children benefits the way you see fit, Smith says.

While a will covers who should get what from your estate after you die, a properly funded trust goes into effect as soon as you sign it.

“Within a trust, you can spell out in writing your wishes and select a private fiduciary to ensure your wishes are followed,” Smith says.

MAKE IT FAIR If you want to help your children equally, take the emotion out of your decision.

For example, if you’ve helped one child more than another, your trust can stipulate that Child A will get their full inheritance while Child B gets the inheritance amount minus any financial gifts already given over the years.

Be sure you keep a full accounting of all monies you’ve gifted to your children and that you stay below the annual gift tax exclusion amount of $14,000 to avoid having to report it to the IRS.

KEEP THE PEACE A family meeting to discuss your estate plan can help avoid confusion or hurt feelings down the road. Ultimately, consider the legacy you want to leave behind.

“You don’t have to leave cash for your children,” Smith points out. “If you have excess wealth, consider how you want your grandchildren and their children to benefit. You could start a foundation charity and put them in charge, or create a college-savings account.”

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Journey A REAL-LIFE ACCOUNT OF ONE GRANDSON’S BIG ADJUSTMENT.

By Vicki Martinez

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IT’S A TYPICAL FALL DAY in Colorado, bright and crisp, as I walk into the reception area of HighPointe Assisted Living & Memory Care. The same music that was piping outside in the parking lot plays softly in the background.

Johnny Cash croons about falling into a burning ring of fire.

From behind the winding reception counter, I’m greeted with a smile. “Who are you here to see?”

I sign in and wonder how odd it sounds when I tell her I’m not actually there to visit a resident. I’ve made arrangements to meet Ann Higday’s grandson for an interview.

“Oh, yes, Brian. He’s with Ann up in her apartment. They should be here soon,” she says.

I settle into a comfy chair and admire the festive Halloween decorations all around.

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entryway into a separate area. The quaint little bistro is warm and inviting. So is the smile from Brian as he helps his grandmother maneuver her walker to a chair, making sure she supports herself using both armrests while she settles into an over-stuffed, wingback. Her white hair is styled with smart wavy curls for our interview.

Brian — sporting an oxford and khaki slacks, straight from work as is his routine almost every day — settles across from me as I setup my recorder.

“Uh-oh, here comes Mary.” An employee stands at the elevator with a huge balloon bouquet. “She’s always causing trouble,” he teases.

“Big birthday,” smiles Mary, nodding toward the resident beside her.

AND SO WE BEGIN “When did you first realize you would soon be taking on the role as caregiver,” I ask.

Brian, who instantly comes off as open, warm and caring starts by explaining, “She was going to stay with me for a couple weeks.” That was Ann’s expected recovery time after having an angiosarcoma removed from the back of her head. But as it can happen with cancer, things didn’t go according to plan. Delays during radiation treatment and other minor complications, turned two weeks into two months.

Brian remembers that he began noticing some signs of cognitive decline. “It was apparent at that time that she couldn’t go back to being on her own.”

MAKING A TRANSITION Ann made a new home with Brian and his wife — who he repeatedly calls “a saint.” After almost two years they began to notice Ann’s activity levels tapering off and an overall lack of energy. Brian began to wonder if “being around people her own age — people other than me and my wife and my dogs — would be helpful for her.”

Brian knew he was facing a tough decision. With a hitched voice and tears clouding his blue-green

eyes he laments, “You know you’re doing the right thing for them. [All the reading and research] gives you some insight. It maybe prepares you intellectually. But when you actually have to go through it, you’re never totally prepared.”

Two things ultimately contributed to Brian’s decision to consider Assisted Living. The first was the desire to see his grandmother become active again. “I was hoping that by being around a lot of activities, she would re-engage.” He gestures around the bright and stylish seating area that buzzes with a quiet energy.

The second was when he admitted to himself the reality of the situation. “What finally convinced me was that there’s really no hope for a cure — it’s going to get worse. But you want what’s best for them. You want them to enjoy whatever time they have left,” he explains.

DEVISING A PLAN Brian spent hours on the Internet researching different types of elder-care. Eventually, he selected a handful of retirement communities that looked promising online.

After visiting 10 to 12 locations, some multiple times, he narrowed it down to a couple different Spectrum Retirement communities, both of which have an Assisted Living and Memory Care community at the same location — so there would be no more change.

The change in environment [to his home] was hard enough, and every time gets harder as things progress.

Before committing, he and Ann visited HighPointe about a half dozen times. Based on the conversations and feedback he’d received from “Nana” over the years Brian “wanted to let her interact — have lunch, play a game, spend time here — and watch the nonverbal cues to see if she was comfortable.” And then one day it just “felt right.”

That still didn’t make it any easier.

I asked Brian what was most difficult (here’s the second time in the interview where mutual tears were shed). “You don’t want to strip anything away. With

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“When she was living with us, I felt like that was a piece she was missing.”

He still nurtures with the same support he providMAKING A NEW HOME ed during the two years — did I mention he visits When Ann first moved into HighPointe, Brian Ann regularly? — yet, “It’s a big relief for me and my asked her to give it a month. “She’s pretty fussy about wife to know that if something were to happen she’s who she lets help her.” He didn’t got somebody looking out want to hear from Nana after the for her.”

“You want what’s best for first night “I don’t like it. I want “And, she’s very happy them. You want them to enjoy to come home.” That was back in with the food,” he adds. “They whatever time they have left.”

June 2016, and he hasn’t heard the do a nice job of changing up – Brian Miller words uttered yet. the menu.” As if on cue, the I asked Ann if there was one subtle scent of home cooking thing, in particular, that helped with her decision wafted by — dinner preparations were underway. to choose HighPointe. “I just like it,” she answered.

As we said our goodbyes, I told Ann that I think Brian, flashing a wide grin, elaborates, “She has friends she’s very fortunate to have such a wonderful here.” With a sense of relief, he shares that Ann is grandson. She glanced at Brian then nodded knowas active as she can be, regularly participating in the ingly as they walked down the hallway to go play variety of games and activities offered to the residents.

Bingo together.

Spectrum Retirement Communities offers At Your Service® Dining. An all-inclusive dining experience which allows you to eat as often as you like, during normal dining room and Bistro hours.

Times may vary among communities.

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NO DINER LEFT BEHIND SPECTRUM’S COMMITMENT TO DINING SATISFACTION EXTENDS TO THOSE WITH SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS.

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HEALTHY, NUTRIENTdense foods are important at every stage of life, but as we age, our nutrition needs begin to shift, often requiring special diets.

“Our body composition changes as we get older,” says Katie Painter, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Denver, Colorado.

“We have less muscle mass, so our energy needs may decrease and our basal metabolic rates may begin to decline.” Plus, people ages 65 and older should keep sodium intake to 1,500 milligrams or fewer per day, Painter says.

These special dietary concerns are high on the radar for Spectrum

Retirement Communities. “We offer options for dining with the top diets that seniors face today, such as the NAS [no-added-salt] diet,” says Dennis Van Wynsberghe, Spectrum’s vice president of dining services. “We already don’t cook with salt, so we’re in a good position to provide that.”

Spectrum dining rooms also readily accommodate community members who need lowsugar sweets or carbohydratecontrolled diets to regulate blood sugar. They offer finger foods for those who have difficulty using utensils, and with doctor’s orders, they provide allergen-free

items and texture modifications, such as purées.

The Spectrum dining team uses multiple strategies to meet special-diet needs. They start by offering a wealth of selections at every meal — including multiple entrees and alternative sides — allowing diners to choose what is best for them. They also provide a Special Diets menu to complement the regular menu (see “You’ve Got Options” on page 30).

“It takes all the daily options that are available and breaks them down, so that everyone on these special diets can pick something on the menu,” Van

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Wynsberghe explains. “It considers portion control and offers substitutions. For example, if they can’t have starch, they can pick an extra vegetable. Then they can eat off the regular menu and not have any issues. Or if they should have less of a certain item, it says how much is OK.” A diet board posted in the kitchen also helps chefs keep track of residents’ special diets, allergies and preferences. “This is especially important in our memory-care communities, where we are extra-vigilant in

making sure people get what they need,” Van Wynsberghe says.

Part of this vigilance comes in the form of including family members in meal planning whenever necessary or desired, he adds. Spectrum provides education and consultation for family members, and often works with community members and their families to map out meal selections a week in advance.

All of this attention to special diets ties in with Spectrum’s dining motto: No one leaves the dining room unhappy.

MEMORY BOOSTER! The B3 program, shorthand for Brain-Boosting Benefits™, is a bonus for memory-care residents. Every day at 2 p.m., they can enjoy a smoothie, chockfull of fresh, brain-healthy ingredients.

“Quality food is so important,” Van Wynsberghe says. “That’s why we have so many options, and we do whatever we can to make sure we’re meeting our resident’s needs.”

YOU’VE GOT OPTIONS Spectrum’s Special Diets menu makes it easy to customize the regular menu to fit your nutritional needs. Here’s how it might look for a given meal.

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Soup of the day

6-ounce ladle

6-ounce ladle

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Vegetable lasagna

2X4 square

2X4 square

2X4 square

Capri vegetable blend

½ cup

½ cup

½ cup

Breadstick

1 stick

1 stick

1 stick

Margarine

Packet

Packet

Packet

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One serving

One serving

One serving

Milk

8 fluid ounces

8 fluid ounces

4 fluid ounces – skim

Beverage of choice

8 fluid ounces

D iet beverage of choice

D iet beverage of choice

A lt. 1: Baked veal cutlet

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3 ounces

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A lt. 2: Orzo with mushrooms

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INTRODUCING LONE MOUNTAIN MEMORY CARE

BY THE END OF 2017, SPECTRUM WILL introduce Lone Mountain Memory Care to the Scottsdale area, Spectrum’s fifth community in Arizona and first Memory Care only community. In addition, Spectrum has another three communities under construction in the Phoenix area.

Scottsdale, Phoenix suburb, is home to fashion stores, restaurants, bars and art galleries. The area is known for its arts and architecture, including many buildings designed by the internationally renowned, and former resident, architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

Lone Mountain Memory Care will offer Scottsdale’s first Montessori-inspired dementia care community. That means, our professional staff considers your loved one’s skills, interests and abilities, then develops a custom care plan that engages all levels of the human spirit: physical, social, emotional and cognitive.

We know that one of the greatest concerns for

Memory Care residents is the risk of falling. To ensure the safety of our residents at Lone Mountain Memory Care, we’ve partnered with Foresite Eldercare™ for fall prevention. Foresite Eldercare™ is a groundbreaking, HIPPA-compliant technology that uses artificial intelligence, machine learning and predictive analytics to proactively manage fall risk.

Spectrum Retirement Communities is a leading provider of compassionate senior care. Your loved one will have the opportunity to participate in fun and stimulating activities every day of the week. Residents will also enjoy a full menu of chef-prepared meals served fresh in our beautiful dining room.

Lone Mountain Memory Care, located at 7171 E. Lone Mountain Rd, will offer month-to-month rental apartments, with no buy-in fees. For more information, call 480-488-0309 or visit lonemountainmemorycare.com.

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