Lifestyles over 50 Summer 2020 Issue

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A Return to a Slow Life

Setting Goals (Part 4 of Legacy Series) Looking Back: 1972

Carl Reiner: Exit Laughing Games, Puzzles, & More!

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For many of us, there is not much to focus on other than the COVID-19 pandemic. The news is grim, and the arrival of the warm-weather season has not brought the joy and relief we associate with Summer. So, it is important to try to emphasize the positive and to bear this pandemic with resolution and fortitude.

This issue has a good mixture of important information and several pages of diversion. Continuing with our Legacy Series, we have an article on setting goals.

This is more than just setting New Year resolutions — it encourages you to go one step, but an important step, farther.

If you are a grandparent, you likely have spent more time with the children than usual, and that is a good thing. In fact, it is a wonderful time to spend together (with masks).

And I am sure the parents are thankful also. It has been difficult for the parents on so many levels. So grab those munchkins and spoil them (but not too much).

Articles of interest include “1972: Looking Back.”

Most of us enjoy some nostalgia, so this article should bring back some memories from the “old days”. We have an article on making up missed doctors’ appointments. Even if you have met your health provider via the Internet, there is no substitute for face-to-face, hands-on, by a professional. This is particularly true if you have symptoms or ongoing health issues.

This usually is a time of significant passages. You have graduations from college, high school, and grade school. This year, those graduates did not get the usual pomp and circumstance and that is unfortunate. Perhaps you can use this as a teachable moment and discuss how to handle disappointment and fear.

As always we have our mix of humor, puzzles, and generally fun stuff. Enjoy.

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Woodrow Wilson was the first president to earn a Ph.D. However, he really wanted to be a vaudeville actor. Like every boy's dream, he ran away to join the circus. He knew what awaited him when he got home, so he stuffed his pants with padding to soften his father's "greeting."

General Eisenhower loved to paint but his drawing skills were generally bad. He would ask someone else to draw pictures, then he would paint inside the lines. And so, in the 1950s, the national paint-by-numbers fad was born!

Calvin Coolidge was a fun kinda guy. He loved to ride a horse. In his bedroom. Before you start picturing "The Godfather," Cal's horse was a mechanical bucking horse he rode every day.

When Richard Nixon was running for president after being Ike's vice president, Ike was asked to give an example of one idea he accepted from Dick. His reply: "If you give me a week, I might think of one."

After shaking hands for three hours at a reception, Lincoln said his hand was "almost paralyzed." It was hard for him to hold a pen. After dropping it once, he persevered and picked it up again — and signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Things To Do With Grandkids

This pandemic is hanging on a lot longer than we hoped. The isolation and limited travel opportunities are making all of us a bit antsy. Children are naturally antsy anyway, especially when they get bored. Having nothing to do could just be a way of saying, "I can't think of anything to do." Because of our current circumstances, we can't present our usual list of activities, events, and places to go, but we have culled some suggestions for indoor and outdoor fun. You can Google these ideas to find more details. Always remember to abide by health and safety recommendations.

Pet Stuff • You're going to wash your dog anyway, so why not do it outside with the garden hose? Be gentle and considerate, and try not to "accidentally" squirt each other!

• Teach your pet a new trick (Of course, fish and turtles are harder to train. Oh well.)

• Catch a lightning bug for a temporary pet.

• Start a terrarium for a pet cricket or lizard or salamander.

• Offer to walk or otherwise take care of a neighbor's pet once-in-a-while.

• Make decorative pet rocks.

Nature Stuff • Find out what astronomical events are coming up and plan to watch the skies. It may mean getting up early or staying up late, but it will be worth it!

• Build a bird feeder or bird house, or both.

• Sit or lie on the grass and try to find familiar shapes in the clouds.

• Plant something, like a butterfly garden or some grass or a potato.

• Touch flowers, trees, and other plants that you normally just look at (No, NOT poison ivy!)

• Put out a birdbath and keep the water clean.

• Create a fairy garden.

• Find some fresh air and inhale, exhale, slowly.

• Climb a tree (if you can) and sit in the crook of a branch and see the world from "up high."

Eating Stuff • Bake some treats for the neighbors.

• Have an egg toss. That's not exactly eating, but it's food-related, and bath-related.

• Make ice cream in a bag, using milk, sugar, vanilla, salt, and Ziploc® bags.

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• Make homemade chili (or some other concoction with what you have, while carefully watching and having a Plan B in case it gets gross.).

Game Stuff • Play hopscotch.

• Play hide-and-seek.

• Play catch and have a nice chat.

• Make a miniature golf course or other course in your yard.

• Make up a game that has at least a little bit of structure.

• Play a game of marbles (before you lose yours from boredom).

Crazy Stuff Just get nutty and messy with these ideas!

• Have a shaving creme fight.

• Play tag with a wet sponge • Get out the water pistols.

• Have a staring contest.

• Have a pillow fight.

• Play air guitar to your favorite song (Playing air bassoon is not as much fun.).

• Arm wrestle with an egg in your hands.

• Video yourselves doing something and share it online.

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Setting Goals — Legacy Series, Part 4

By Alan Allegra, Lifestyles over 50

In our previous issue, we looked at the possibility of turning wishes into hopes and into goals — steps toward turning wishes into realities.

sleeping outdoors, and volunteering at a hospice, may be outside your comfort zone, but so is dying, so you might as well make the most of life.

A 2007 movie, The Bucket List, popularized the term, “bucket list.” A bucket list is a list of things you want to accomplish or obtain before you “kick the bucket,” a euphemism of unverified origin for “die.” It is a catalog of goals you intend to reach, no matter what. They can be as frivolous as running barefoot in the sand and as meaningful as befriending a stranger.

You might want to read a book or write a book. You can learn something new or teach someone new.

Let loose and boogie at a party or attend a solitary, disciplined retreat. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination and the suggestions of others.

What does a bucket list have to do with legacy? You can use the opportunity to set an example for future generations, create memories, and do something special for and with family members. Besides material possessions, one thing everyone leaves behind is what people think of them — how they are remembered. “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold” (Proverbs 22:1). “The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot” (Proverbs 10:7). A primary goal should be to leave behind a good name.

It’s been said that if you Maybe you can’t take aim at nothing, you will that world cruise or A good name is to be chosen rather than zoom down that zip hit it every time. 100% accuracy is worthless when great riches, and favor is better than line, but you can rethe score is zero. Imagine solve to be kinder to silver or gold (Proverbs 22:1) a football game in a stadiyour caregiver or pray um without goal posts and for three people every yard lines. Players would just scramble around the day. If you can get out and go shopping, buy a treat field with no purpose or progress. The fans and the for someone who needs a lift or pay for the grocerplayers would soon lose interest (unless a fight breaks ies of a public servant who is standing next in line. out). There would be a lot of time and energy spent Learn a new word every day, or vow to unlearn an with no accomplishments. Fans would certainly reunpleasant word you’ve used carelessly. In any case, gret buying tickets for such an event, and as we saw make your first goal to get up in the morning and in the second installment, regrets can be painful. say, “Today, I am going to (fill in the blank).”

A bucket list, by its nature, includes things you might not normally do, or perhaps have never considered.

For most people, parachuting and hang gliding are not daily routines. Activities like making new friends,

In our final installment, we will look at goals for when we reach our final installment in life. There are things to do before you die, but what about afterward?

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At the moment, it may be difficult to get out and participate in some fun activities.

In the meantime, try to find the activities hidden in this puzzle. You can look up, down, left, right, diagaonally, and backwards. You might find some activities you can share with a friend!

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A Return to a Slow Life

By Jeff Tintle, Lifestyles over 50

Many of us are familiar with the musical masterpieces of “Hey Jude” (Beatles), “Stairway to Heaven” (Led Zeppelin), “In the Air Tonight” (Phil Collins), “Bohemian Rhapsody” (Queen), and “American Pie” (Don McLean) — but can you name one characteristic that is common to each song? They all have an ascending tempo — the beat gets increasingly faster as the song progresses. This same attribute could also be said of modern American culture, or at least until COVID took center stage.

Reflect — If there is one thing that this pandemic has As my schedule has been wiped clean of business meetreinforced, it is that the paradigm has now shifted from ings, soccer practices, and church functions, life has doing to being. Use the time to deal with personal isbecome bittersweet. I miss the people and activities sues, hurts, guilt, and emotional baggage that all of that animate the us have. Addihuman experience, tionally, identify There is no value in life except what you choose to place yet relish the freewhat is importupon it and no happiness in any place except what you dom from their ant. Pursue truth influence on my to construct and bring to it yourself. (Henry David Thoreau) time. affirm your value system. Take Until recently, time to read books, engage in deep conversations, and like most Americans, I valued busyness. Busyness for ask great questions. Many adamantly propagate their the sake of busyness, as a badge of honor, as a right opinion but lack the ability to articulate why they beof passage to perceived status. Busyness distracts from lieve what they believe. Know why you believe and the most important things in life and extricates the think what you do. Commit to learning and growth. enjoyment of life’s simple pleasures. Recently, Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard’s The Lily of the Field Invest in Relationships — The values, virtues, and and the Bird of the Air convicted me of this. Similar to vices (if not addressed) that you will identify above will the Transcendentalists of Kierkegaard’s era — namely, renew in the lives of your loved ones even after you exThoreau and Emerson — we too can re-evaluate life pire. Devote quality time to those relationships to bless beyond the busyness. There is beauty in silent reflecthem with the skills, knowledge, and love that only a tion and splendor in the natural world, and we are now close relative can supply. offered the opportunity to recapture this joy. The only Act — Intentional effort is the only way to make posiquestion is, “Will you seize the opportunity?” tive, incremental change. As COVID loses its grip and For years, I have heard my elders reminisce about the days when life was slow and things were simple. Life is once again slow, and without denigrating the seriousness of COVID and the complex challenges in our world, life is also a bit simpler, too. As you weigh my words, I offer three applications:

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activities increase their velocity, we may get drawn back into old habits unless we are properly anchored. While we are living in challenging times, there is a silver lining in the situation. It is imperative to rediscover life with a fresh perspective and embrace opportunities as they come.

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What Is a Realtor?

By Elissa Clausnitzer, SRES, CMRS, SRS Many people confuse the terms “realtor,” “real estate agent,” and “broker.” They might use them interchangeably as if they were the same thing. Their work may overlap, but there are distinct differences in their qualifications and professional standing.

Simply put, a realtor is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the largest trade group in the country. Realtors are tested, licensed experts in their fields and are held to the highest ethical standards.

Brokers are usually managers who own agencies and have agents working for them. Agents are basically salespersons who bring buyer and seller together and earn a commission on the sale.

“Reality” TV shows and other media have given people the idea that realtors show a couple houses to the perfect couple, sign some papers, and make millions in commissions. This is very far from the truth. The average realtor may show a buyer a dozen houses over a 3-month period, then wait another month for the closing before being paid. If the deal falls through or the buyer moves on, the agent earns exactly — Zero! And this is after the agent has paid their own expenses (gas, meals, etc.). In other words, it is a commission-only-based profession that depends entirely on the sale.

Many people only see the final commission check and believe it just goes in the realtor’s pocket. This is not the case. If the buyer and seller have individual agents, they usually split the commission. They also pay their own taxes and benefits, and may have to pay a percentage to the broker for whom they work.

Wouldn’t it be better to sell the house yourself and save the commission money? Agents provide many services that make it easier to sell. They are trained experts who have contacts and techniques that the average person does not. They understand pricing and can help you get top dollar for your home; after all, it benefits them as well. They have social media and other advertising platforms to spread the word, and can alleviate the stress

of buying or selling a home, by handling paperwork, putting out fires, and negotiating good deals. Again, the time and expense of the process come out of their own time and pocket. Realtors are very hardworking individuals with care and concern for their clients.

Studies have shown that realtors can sell a house for about $46,000 more than the owner can on his or her own. It’s worth it to have a trained, dedicated, ethical expert to shepherd the entire process. Elissa Clausnitzer is proud to be working with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Fox & Roach, REALTORS®, a well-known and reputable business. Elissa Clausnitzer, SRS, SRES, SMRS, is a local, experienced expert who is ready to serve you and make your next home a reality.

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Be a Good Sport and Laugh at These Jokes!

Admit it: To most people, “seniors” and “sports” don’t go together.

Guess it depends (no diaper jokes!) on what you call a senior and what you call a sport. If “hole in one” describes your stockings, “draft” means “Get the shawl,” and “racket” describes your neighbor, you’re a senior!

who They also serve ait — only stand and w ying unless you’re pla tennis.

My wife claims I’m a baseball fanatic. She says all I read about is baseball; all I ta lk about is baseball; all I think ab out is baseball. I told her she was way off base. ire griping. “The fa er w rs lfe o g r o ni ” Three se hills are too high. he “T .” ng lo o to earways are .” Finally, an 80 -y ep de o to e ar s er re on “The bunk tive: “At least, we’ ec sp er p in gs in old put th e grass!” the right side of th member — COACH: “And re individualifootball develops leadership! ty, initiative, and and do Now, get in there what I say!”

Not every joke can be a home run, but we’re almost done — then you can run home.

“What position does your brother play on the football team?” Tom was asked. “I’m not real sure,” the boy replied, “but I think he’s one of the drawbacks.”

While hunting, Larry and Elmer got lost in the woods. Trying to reassure his friend, Larry said, “Don’t worry. All we have to do is shoot into the air three times, stay where we are, and someone will find I’m worried abou t my wife.She us.” They shot in the air three times, but no one came. After a while, just bought me a deerskin coat they tried it again. Still no response. When they decided to try it once more, Elmer said, “It better work this time. We’re down to our last three for a hunting trip! arrows.”

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Last Sunday, while I was playing golf, a man hit me with a golf ball.

I said, “That will cost you five dollars!” The man said, “Well, I yelled, ‘Fore’!” So I said, The Law Office of Gail Weiner Shearer “OK, I’ll take it!”

The youngster said, “Boy, I’d hate to be a fish.” “Why?” “I’d have to be in schools all my life.”

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Carl Reiner: Exit Laughing

Carl Reiner was born in the Bronx on March 20, 1922.

He exited laughing on June 29, 2020, in Berverly Hills, California.

“Last night my dad passed away. As I write this my heart is hurting. He was my guiding light.�

This was Rob Reiner's tribute to his legendary father the day after Carl passed away.

Carl Reiner was a writer, producer, actor, director, story and creative consultant, husband, fa- Carl Reiner was born in the Bronx and graduther, friend, mentor, and multiple Emmy- and ated high school at 16. He studied acting while other awards-winner. He is best-known as the working as a machinist. He gained experience in creator and creative summer stock and the Borscht Belt circuit, then force behind the 5-time toured the South Pacific in the Army's special Emmy-winning "Dick services unit, perfoming in G.I. revues. It's here Van Dyke Show," where where he met future "Show of Shows" comrade he was initially rejected Howard Morris. as the lead actor because After the war, Reiner honed his craft in revues, it didn't suit him. The including a Broadway musical with Bea Lillie show ran for five years, and Jack Haley. He also appeared as a fashion starting in 1961, and photographer in ABC's "Fashion Story." was groundbreaking in many ways. It was one A forrunner of today's "Saturday Night Live," of the few shows that called, "Your Show of Shows" (also on NBC), actually followed the lead character into his job, hit the airwaves in 1950, launching Sid Caesar and made fun of the human condition without and a host of others, including Howard Morris being political or offensive. In fact, one pioneer- and Reiner, into stardom. It was a live, 90-mining episode had Rob thinking he was given the ute, comedy-variety show written by the likes of wrong baby in the hospital, only to discover that Reiner, Mel Brooks, Woody Allen, Mel Tolkin, the family he thought was switched was black. It Larry Gelbart, Neil Simon, Lucille Kallen, and was funny and innocent at the same time. The others. show also made Mary Tyler Moore (That show- Carl moved with Caesar to "Caesar's Hour" girl with three names, as Carl called her when he from 1954-57, then teamed with Danny Thomas was casting the show) and capri pants household and Sheldon Leonard to produce "The Dick Van words.

Dyke Show."

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of Carl’s Film • Carl and Estelle were married since 1943. s , T V S ho w s a n d A p p e a r a n c e s , Bo Estelle died in 2008. ok s • Besides his famous son, Rob, Carl's survivors Your Show of are daughter Sylvia Anne and son Lucas.

Shows (1950-5 4) C a e s a r' s Hour (1954-57 • The original title for "The Dick Van Dyke ) The Dick Van Show" was "Head of the Family."

Dyke Show (1 961-66) The New Dick • "Head of the Family" was based on the Van Dyke Sho w (1971-74) Reiners' life in the suburbs of New Rochelle, Enter Laughin g (1967) NY, while Carl commuted to Manhattan to The Dinah Sh ore Chevy Sh work on Caesar's shows. ow (1959-60) Dead Men Do n 't W e a r • Ironically, the producers didn't think Carl fit Plaid (1982) Ocean's Eleve n (2 001) the part!

Ocean's Twelv e (2004) • Reiner played straight man-interviewer M a d A b o u t You(1995) to Brooks’ “2000 Year Old Man;” a 1961 T h e R u recording of the skit was an immediate hit ssians Are Co ming, The Ru ssians Are C o ming (1996) and spawned several sequels, the last of which, 1998’s “The 2000 Year Old Man in It's a Mad Ma d Mad Mad W orld (1963) the Year 2000,” won the pair a Grammy.

Good Morning World (1967-6 • In 1995, Reiner received the Writers 8) The Jerk (197 9 ) Guild’s Laurel Award, a lifetime achievement award for a career in TV writing.

• In 2000 he won the Mark Twain Prize for Humor, presented by the Kennedy Center.

• In 2009 he received the WGA’s Valentine Davies Award, recognizing his writing legacy and valued service to the guild, the entertainment industry, and community at large.

• Many of the Van Dyke Show episodes were based on reallife adventures of the writers.

• In the 2003 “My Anecdotal Life,” he observed, “Inviting people to laugh with you while you are laughing at yourself is a good thing to do. You may be a fool but you’re the fool in charge.”

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Detecting the Warning Signs Susan Capobianco, Morningstar Living

At the age of 50, the risk for age-related conditions and illnesses begins to double every 5 – 7 years. Do you have a parent who is dealing with an age-related condition or illness now?

The aging process brings with it changes in behaviors and capabilities...both mentally and physically. These changes can threaten the health, safety and independence of your parent. The key to helping your parent maintain independence at home is your ability to play detective. You need to observe to detect “warning signs” that indicate there may be a health or safety risk on the horizon. Warning signs show up in many different forms but generally fit into one of these 9 categories:

Falls – Is there evidence in your parent’s home that s/he is falling or trying to prevent a fall? Are counters, tables and other furnishings being used to support your parent as s/he walks around the house?

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Medications – Is your parent forgetting when to take his/her medications and how much to take?

If you detect any of these warning signs, it’s probably time to engage the help of a professional who can help your parent remain safe, healthy and independent at home. Who should you call?

A certified Care Manager has the ability to assess your parent’s home, health and safety and develop a plan for how your parent can continue to live independent at home.

Driving Accidents – Do you see dents, bumps or missing mirrors from your parent’s car, or damage to the garage, mail box, sidewalk or shrubs outside of their home?

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Neglecting Personal Hygiene – Is your parent neglecting his/her personal hygiene? This could be evident by body odor, neglected nails and teeth or wearing dirty clothing.

Disorderly Condition of Home – Are there piles of outdated newspapers, unopened mail, dishes piled in the sink, dirty sinks, toilets and uncut lawn?

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Confusion & Forgetfulness – Is your parent mishandling the finances, not paying bills or paying them twice, missing appointments or forgetting to get their prescriptions filled?

Isolation at Home – Has your parent given up going to events and doing activities that at one time, were important in his/her life?

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Eating Habits – Has your parent had a significant weight loss or missing meals? Are the foods and beverages in the refrigerator spoiled?

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Living Alone – Is your parent living alone, without nearby support from family or friends?

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Who Said That?

1. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

2. A fool and his money are soon parted.

3. A little bird told me 4. A millstone about the neck 5. Am I my brother’s keeper?

6. An eye for an eye 7. A penny saved is a penny earned.

8. Apple of my eye 9. Apples of gold in pictures of silver 10. A jewel of gold in a swine's snout 11. A stitch in time saves nine.

12. A thorn in the flesh 13. City on a hill 14. Cut to the quick 15. Do unto others before they do unto you 16. Every cloud has a silver lining.

17. God blesses the child who has his own.

18. If you don’t go to their funerals, they won’t go to yours.

19. Nothing new under the sun 20. Out of the mouths of babes 21. Pearls before swine 22. Rob Peter to pay Paul 23. Scapegoat 24. Sow the wind and reap the whirlwind 25. The borrower is servant to the lender 26. The Lord helps those who help themselves.

27. The patience of Job 28. There but for the grace of God go I. 29. The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

30. The salt of the earth 31. The skin of our teeth 32. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak 33. The sweat of our brow 34. They shall beat their swords into plowshares 35. Time heals all wounds.

36. To err is human, to forgive divine 37. To everything there is a season 38. Turn a blind eye 39. Turn a deaf ear 40. Under the weather 41. Weighed in the balance 42. W hen you come to a fork in the road, take it.

They were said by (Note: Except for the Bible references, other sources may be uncertain): 1. Unknown 2. Thomas Tusser, based on Proverbs 21:20 3. King Solomon, Ecclesiastes 10:20 4. Jesus, Matthew 18:6; Mark 9:42; Luke 17:2 5. Cain, Genesis 4:9 6. Jesus, Matthew 5:38 7. Ben Franklin credited, as others before him.

8. Moses, David, Solomon, Zechariah, respectively 9. Solomon, Proverbs 25:11 10. Solomon, Proverbs 11:22 11. English Astronomer Francis Baily, 1797 12. The apostle Paul, 2 Corinthians 12:7 13. Jesus, Matthew 5:14 14. Shakespeare from other Old English people 15. A parody of the Golden Rule based on Luke 6:31 16. John Milton, 1634 17. Billie Holiday, based loosely on Matthew 25:29 18. Yogi Berra 19. Solomon, Ecclesiastes 1:9 20. King David, Psalm 8:2 21. Jesus, Matthew 7:6 22. Possibly based on a science book from 1296 23. Moses, Leviticus 16:8 24. Hosea, Hosea 8:7 25. Solomon, Proverbs 22:7 26. Algernon Sidney, English theorist, 1698 27. James the Lord's brother, James 5:11 28. John Bradford, mid-sixteenth-century reformer 29. First found in print by Henry G. Bohn, 1855 30. Jesus, Matthew 5:13 31. Job, Job 19:20 32. Jesus, Matthew 26:41 33. God, Genesis 3:19 34. Isaiah, Isaiah 2:4; Joel, Joel 3:10; Micah, Micah 4:3 35. Unknown 36. Alexander Pope, "An Essay on Criticism" 37. Solomon, Ecclesiastes 3:1 38. Based on Lord Horatio Nelson's actions, 1801 39. Saying from the 1400s 40. Nautical saying, 1835 or earlier 41. Daniel, Daniel 5:27 42. Yogi Berra

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How Long, O Lord?

by Alan Allegra, Lifestyles over 50 When the COVID-19 virus first hit the headlines, it seemed we didn’t know what to think. Once we were bombarded with headlines and mandates, we were afraid to think about what we were afraid of.

Now that many places are opening up, there is still a lot of uncertainty, and we don’t know what to think. We had hoped this situation would go away in a short time, but one constant theme throughout this pandemic has been, “How long?” How long will it last? How long must we wear masks?

How long will businesses be closed? How long before a vaccine is found? The longer we wait, the more plaintive our “How longs” get.

Many situations in life can make us cry out, “How long?” Bible characters were not immune to the problems of life, and many of them wondered how long their situations would last. They often felt abandoned

by God and wondered when He was going to act on their behalf. God Himself often spoke those two telling words — not in unknowing fear, but in rebuke.

For example, “And the Lord said to Moses, ‘How long will this people despise me? And how long will they not believe in me, in spite of all the signs that I have done among them?’” (Numbers 14:11).

Job had lost almost everything at the hands of Satan: his servants, children, health, and wealth — all in one day!

Furthermore, he endured the taunts of his own wife and his best friends while in agony! Job complained to God, “How long will you Do you have not look away from me, nor leave me alone till I old classic swallow my spit?” (7:19). records that He answered his friends, you want “How long will you torto sell? ment me and break me in pieces with words?”

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King David, who was constantly beset by enemies, often cried out to God for answers. Does this sentiment sound familiar? “How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day?” (Psalm 13:1–2). This is the cry of a desperate heart. Would it have made a difference if God had given David a cosmic calendar or supernatural smartphone with the answers? Perhaps, but God is not required to do that; He is only required to be God. Note how David comforts himself — not with a timeline (What if God had answered, “For the rest of your life!”?), but with God’s character and faithfulness: “But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me” (Verses 5–6). David knew that God is good, and that is all that matters. As David’s son, Solomon, says, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. He has made everything beautiful in its time” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11). Between these verses, Solomon lists 14 contrasting pairs of life events that we may experience as proof.

As unpleasant circumstances drag on, it’s OK to ask, “How long, O Lord?’ However, the most important thing to remember is to “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”

(Psalm 27:14).

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1972: Looking Back • The Honda Civic is imported to the U.S. for the first time.

• President Nixon signs a bill authorizing a $5.5 billion, 6-year program, to develop a Space Shuttle craft.

• The U.S. Surgeon General reported that cigarettes are severely harmful to health.

• President Nixon arrives in Beijing and meets with Chairman Mao Zedong and Premier Zhou Enlai, ending U.S. hostility toward the People’s Republic of China.

• U.S. Democratic Presidential Candidate George Wallace is shot and paralyzed in Maryland.

• U.S. police arrest five men planting electronic bugs at the Democratic Party headquarters in the Watergate apartment complex in Washington, D.C. • The Supreme Court ruled in a 5-to-4 decision in Furman vs.

Georgia that the death penalty in the United States is considered “cruel and unusual punishment” and is unconstitutional.

• Ms. Magazine begins publication in July, with former Look editor, Patricia Carbine, as publisher, and feminist Gloria Steinem as editor.

• Last U.S. ground troops are withdrawn from Vietnam.

• The Olympic Games at Munich are marred by the murder of 11 Israeli athletes at the hands of Palestine Liberation Organization terrorists.

• Atari kicks off the first generation of video games with the release of their seminal arcade version of PONG, the first game to achieve commercial success.

• British inventor Clive Sinclair launches his pocket calculator, the first to be widely available.

• Magnavox develops “Odyssey,” the first video arcade game.

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Make Up Missed Doctor Appointments This Summer

by Mary DeHaven, St. Luke's University Health Network With its long days and warm weather, summer is the perfect time to catch up on medical appointments missed during the COVID-19 shutdown, says Roopa Anmolsingh, MD of St. Luke’s Senior Care Associates.

“Now that health care professionals are able to fully resume office visits, it’s important to have an in-person visit, and there’s no better time to schedule them than in July and August,” says Dr. Anmolsingh. This time of year, it’s still light outdoors well into the evening, which helps drivers who have difficulty seeing in the dark.

Also, the roads are clear of hazards like leaves, snow, and ice, that can make driving and walking treacherous.

missed medications because they were fearful to go out to pick them up. Again, with access to limited technology, online grocery shopping was not an option for many older patients.

Dr. Anmolsingh encourages people to see their primary care physician or geriatric specialist now and explain how their needs may have changed because of COVID-19. For example, can we arrange for medications and groceries — and even meals — to be delivered? In that way, the older adult would be ready if we’re no longer in the green phase, or should they be exposed to COVID-19 and have to be quarantined.

Meanwhile, many older adults have experienced, and may still be experiencing, depression resulting from limited opportunities to socialize with family, friends, neighbors, and acquaintances.

In addition, if — as many health experts are predicting — there is a resurgence of COVID-19 cases this “Especially after the COVID era, we’re finding a lot more fall, this, combined with typical fall and winter illnessolder patients who are depressed but weren’t previously es like colds and the or have had an exacerbaflu, could result in tion of their anxiety disless available patient orders,” Dr. Anmolsingh The goal is to enc ourage patients to visits. In March and says. “Later-life depression adopt a healthy lifest yle to lower their April, many older often goes undetected and risk of developing disabilit y. adults missed apcan have a significant adpointments with verse impact on quality health care providers of life, disease, morbid— including medical doctors, dentists, optometrists, ity, and mortality. Signs of depression in older adults and podiatrists — as routine in-office health care apcan present atypically with symptoms such as cognitive, pointments were canceled. The cancellations were in functional, or sleep problems, as well as fatigue or low accordance with an emergency declaration that Pennenergy. Suicide rates are almost twice as high in the oldsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf used to impose restrictions to er adult demographic when compared with the general slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Despite the population, with the rate highest for white men over 85 option of tev” years old.

Some patients experienced weight loss because they were Dr. Anmolsingh explained that a thorough check-up for afraid to go out and buy their own groceries, she says. older adults should include not only a physical exam, but If they were fortunate enough to have someone shop also a psychosocial evaluation, review of medications, a for them, they provided them with only a partial list mental assessment, a review of preventative health screenfor fear of overburdening them. Others may also have ings including immunizations, questions about urinary

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incontinence, and very importantly, a falls risk assessment, among other specifics.

“The goal is to encourage patients to adopt a healthy lifestyle to lower their risk of developing disability,” she says.

Besides seeing a medical physician, Dr. Anmolsingh also recommends that older adults see the following health professionals: • Dentist every six months for teeth cleaning and to ensure that dentures or partials fit correctly and there is no tooth decay or gum recession, ensuring adequate nutrition.

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WIFE: "I'll go up and tell him right away — it will cheer him up."

• Podiatrist every six months, or more often if the older adult has diabetes or foot disorders. Podiatrists provide nail care that is especially important if the older adult can’t reach their toes. They can also assess foot pain and fit the patient for the proper footwear.

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• Ophthalmologist once a year even if vision seems good. Regular eye examinations can identify some conditions that have no symptoms and affect the eyes very slowly. By the time the patient notices any changes in vision, it may be too late to repair the damage. Early detection, on the other hand, can prevent or slow damage.

• Audiologist as needed but especially when there’s hearing loss or if the patient wears hearing aids. The inability to hear can result in confusion, falls, and social isolation that can lead to depression.

• Nutritionist as needed, especially if the older adult has fluctuations in weight, chronic comorbid conditions such as heart disease, a prior stroke, diabetes, kidney disease, or simply wants to develop healthier eating habits.

“Also, talk with your doctor about preventative health screenings for cardiovascular disorders, osteoporosis, colon, breast, lung, or cervical cancer screening and schedule them now,” she advises. “Depending on your age and health status, the concept of lag time to benefit is important in determining appropriate interventions.”

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PATIENT: "But my left foot is as old as my right foot. How come it doesn't hurt?"

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I cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that I can do. - Jana Stanfield

Senior Corps RSVP of Lehigh, Northampton & Carbon Counties wants to acknowledge and THANK the volunteers who have stepped up during these most challenging times and have done “all the good that they can do”.

Thank You to the dozens and dozens of RSVP members who kept the Food Pantries in Carbon County open and served an ever-increasing need each week - even when it rained on several of the curbside pickup days.

Thank you to those who spent hours making masks and delivered them to where they were most needed.

Thank you to those who grocery shopped for the elderly.

Thank you to those who continued delivering meals to the homebound . We know many of you added more delivery days to your schedule.

Thank you to the phone callers who reached out to hundreds of senior members of Lehigh Valley Active Life and helped identify those who needed deliveries of food.

Thank you to our mentors who continued meeting ‘virtually’ with their students.

Thank you to the drivers who resumed their service of taking seniors to their medical and other appointments once it became safe to do so.

Thank you to the Friendly Visitors who used phone calls to continue ‘visiting’ when it wasn’t safe to do so in person.

And as more things begin to open up ….

Thank you to everyone who has gone back to or looks forward to going back to their volunteer assignments… and doing all the good that you can do!

If you’re willing and able to help others, contact the Senior Corps RSVP office.

Our staff will work to match your interests and available time to what needs to get done.

You’ll receive personalized placement in the volunteer position that best suits you along with insurance protection while you’re volunteering.

Call: 610-625-2290 Email: RSVPLNC@hotmail.com Visit: www.RSVPofLNC.org

A Safe Transition from Hospital to Home COVID-19 has dominated not only the headlines, but also the headspace of people across the planet. Physical restrictions and perceived limitations have dramatically altered the routines of life.

Unfortunately, the presence of the coronavirus has not created the absence of other diseases, accidents, and injuries that also cause people to seek medical care. As individuals receive care and transition between hospital, rehab facility, and home, they can now do so with greater peace of mind.

Nest in Place is a team of community coordinators who assist seniors with remaining independent and safe in their home.

This includes services like assisting with activities of daily living, home safety, transportation, and medication management. In addition to addressing physical needs, the team of professionals also provides peace of mind for families who need guidance, patient advocacy, and general help navigating the system.

Recently, a client raved about their services, "I had a severe infection in my body for at least 2 months and they managed it and again, literally saved my life. They organized appointments, talked to my Drs. office, insurance company, physical therapist, and pharmacies. They advocated my every need.”

Nest in Place helps seniors, whether they are in transition or already in position. “It is our goal to see the seniors in our community live well and to be the trusted solution for their needs, especially during these tough times,” says Dr. Paules.

For more information about Nest in Place, visit nestinplace.org or call 610-968-1687 to discuss your situation.

While they are compassionate, they can give clarity and objective advice to an anxious family about an aging loved one. Nest in Place partners with families to fill in where they cannot, whether in a long-distance caregiving situation, respite for family caregivers, or being the primary caregiver for busy families. Not only does their service mitigate fears — it saves families headaches by offering them the best options for their loved one’s care.

Nest in Place’s team is experienced and skilled beyond their primary roles as caregivers. One of the owners, Karen Paules, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and oversees all new client intakes and on-going assessments.

Additionally, they have on staff several LPNs and a physical therapy assistant (PTA). This means they can facilitate a speedy return home and can also identify early signs of health issues and decrease the chance of rehospitalization.

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Laser Procedure Treats Unsightly and Painful Varicose Veins

by Mary DeHaven, St. Luke's University Health Network "A minor surgical procedure that uses laser energy to treat varicose veins lessens pain, discomfort, and the blue or purple lines on the legs, ankles, and feet," says St. Luke’s vascular surgeon, Calogero DiMaggio, DO. Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) is an ultrasound-guided treatment that precisely delivers heat energy into malfunctioning veins, causing them to collapse, explains Dr. DiMaggio of The Vascular Center. Once closed, the blood naturally flows to healthier veins.

Varicose veins are caused by weak or damaged valves that allow blood to leak backward and eventually flow in the opposite direction. Blood can pool in the veins, causing them to become enlarged and swollen.

Varicose veins are more than just a cosmetic problem, Dr. DiMaggio adds. They can also ache, swell, throb, cramp, itch, and feel heavy, especially after exercise or at night. “One of my patients described the effect of her varicose veins as having two large tree trunks for legs,” he says.

Fortunately, Dr. DiMaggio has found EVLT to be an excellent treatment for patients of all ages. Although varicose veins are more common among older people, especially women, young people can have them, too.

“One of my patients with varicose veins is in her early 30s,” he says. “She is a mother of three young children and has a very busy schedule. By the end of the day, her legs were throbbing and heavy. A week after she had the EVLT procedure, she and her family went to Disney World and he felt like a million bucks.”

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At St. Luke’s, EVLT is performed in the operating room under general anesthesia. The surgeon inserts a small optic fiber through the varicose vein under ultrasound guidance. Then, the laser is activated and delivers heat energy to the vein, closing it off. Eventually, the body absorbs the vein. Usually, the procedure is done in the morning and the patient is discharged in the afternoon. Dr. DiMaggio recommends light walking the day of the surgery to get the blood flowing.

“Typically, patients come in on a Friday and return the next Monday or Tuesday,” Dr. DiMaggio says. “At the follow-up visit, we remove the bandages and do an ultrasound to ensure there are no blood clots.

Depending on their job, patients can usually return to work in two to five days.” Dr. DiMaggio encourages individuals with varicose veins to seek treatment particularly if they are painful and bulging. In rare cases, complications of varicose veins can include: • painful ulcers that form on the skin near the veins, especially near the ankles.

• blood clots that develop within the vein that can break off and travel to the lungs.

• bleeding when veins very close to the skin burst.

Patients with severe varicose veins who receive EVLT may experience some scarring, he says, but are impressed by the improvements in the way their legs both look and feel.

“Despite the small amount of scarring, patients who have unsightly and painful veins are very pleased with the results,” Dr. DiMaggio adds.

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