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Bill Gates’ Personal Connection to Alzheimer’s

And his belief that the first survivor is out there November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

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love struggle as the disease robs them of their mental capacity, and there is nothing you can do about it. It feels a lot like you’re experiencing a gradual death of the person that you knew.

“When I announced that I was investing in Alzheimer’s research for the first time last fall, I thought I knew what to expect,” Bill Gates wrote in July on his blog post, Why diagnosing Alzheimer’s today is so difficult—and how we can do better.

“The things I’ve seen over the last seven months make me more hopeful than ever…What I didn’t see coming was the amazing response I got from the Alzheimer’s community at Nearly six million Americans and large. Because my family didn’t talk their families struggle with Alzheimer’s publicly about my dad’s diagnosis disease, including Bill Gates’ father, before the announcement, I had yet 93-year old Bill Gates II. to experience how remarkable the People are living longer than ever support community is.” before, which should be a wonderful Gates discussed his involvement thing. “But what with Alzheimer’s happens when research earlier it is not?” Bill this year with Gates asked Maria Shriver on his blog, on NBC’s Today GatesNotes.com. show. “I really A long life is not believe that if we enough. “People orchestrate the should be able to right resources, enjoy their later it’s solvable.” years…But of In 2017 all the disorders alone, Americans that plague us spent 259 billion late in life, one dollars caring for Bill Gates Sr, retired attorney, noted philanthropist stands out as a loved ones with and author, was instrumental in the formation of particularly big the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Alzheimer’s and threat to society: other dementias, Alzheimer’s disease.” according to the Alzheimer’s Bill Gates has committed to Association. Despite billions more donate more than 100 million dollars spent on research, scientists don’t towards finding a cure. know what causes Alzheimer’s or have The financial burden of effective treatments.

Alzheimer’s on healthcare systems is “Too many Alzheimer’s dollars are one of the fastest growing in developed going towards mainstream treatments countries, and one that will continue that don’t work,” said Gates. In to grow without a breakthrough in answer to a reader question through prevention or treatment. his blog, How close are we getting to More devastating, as Gates knows understanding and curing Alzheimer’s? from personal experience: “The Gates answered, “I’m optimistic that human cost of Alzheimer’s is much we’ll see a significant breakthrough more difficult to put into numbers.” within the next 10 to 20 years. Our His experience has exposed him to understanding of how the brain ages how hopeless it feels when you or a is advancing a great deal, and that’s loved one develops Alzheimer’s. “It’s fueling a lot of promising research a terrible disease that devastates both in new areas. Most of the drug trials those who have it and their loved so far have focused on two specific ones. This is something I know a lot pathways to treatment (amyloid and about, because men in my family have tau). I hope those approaches succeed, suffered from Alzheimer’s. I know but I’m excited that scientists are also how awful it is to watch people you beginning to explore less mainstream

lzheimer’s is the only disease with no cure, no treatments to stop, delay or prevent the disease—and no survivors.

But this will change. The first survivor of Alzheimer's is out there,” proclaims the Alzheimer’s Association.

Bill Gates has personally committed to donate over $100 million towards finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease

targets. A more diverse drug pipeline will increase our odds of discovering a breakthrough.”

To that end, half of Gates’100 million-dollar investment is going to the Dementia Discovery Fund (www. theddfund.com), an organization that invests in novel science looking to cure dementia. More recently, he committed an additional $30 million into developing (along with a coalition of other philanthropists) the Diagnostics Accelerator, part of the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation. This project aims to speed-up the creation of new ideas for an earlier and better diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. The work includes efforts to develop biomarkers to detect Alzheimer's disease early.

“Imagine a world where diagnosing Alzheimer's disease is as simple as getting your blood tested during your annual physical,” noted Gates.

“We’re already making progress— but we need to do more… With all of the new tools and theories in development, I believe we are at a turning point in Alzheimer’s R&D,” writes Gates.

The work that Gates is involved with includes targeting five major strategies in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease: • Greater understanding of how the disease develops • Improving diagnostics • Developing innovative approaches to treatment • Simplifying trial enrollment

• Creating a shared database from those trials.

“I believe there is a solution," Gates told Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN chief medical correspondent. “Any type of treatment would be a huge advance from where we are today.”

But, he added, the long-term goal has got to be a cure. Targeting Alzheimer’s will mean treating the disease and causes rather than just the symptoms—early detection and early intervention are crucial.

“One of the things we’re trying to figure out is, when does the Alzheimer’s really get started?” he told Maria Shriver on the Today show. “When would you need to treat somebody to completely avoid them getting Alzheimer’s?”

With his family history, is Gates worried about developing Alzheimer’s himself? It is one of his greatest fears because he has seen the hardship it has caused in his own family, he admitted to Gupta. “I hope I can live a long time without those limitations,” he adds. For now, he is focused on his own personal prevention by exercising and staying mentally engaged.

“My job’s perfect, because I’m always trying to learn new things and meeting with people who are explaining things to me. You know, I have the most fun job in the world,” he told Dr. Gupta with a smile. v The Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline provides reliable information and support to all those who need assistance. Call toll-free anytime day or night:1-800-272-3900

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Mrs. Rose became indisposed with her fifth pregnancy and could no longer do the cooking for the household of seventeen (including ten ranch hands, Mr. Rose, their four children and the housekeeper, Maria). The cattle drive trail cook volunteered to take over. “Mr. Rose, it will be trail food. I can’t do much else,” Harry said.

“That would be fine, O’Dittery,” Mr. Rose replied.

So, Harry took over the kitchen.

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He was an Irishman from the North who had served in the Queen’s Army in India for a number of years, which may explain the supper that first Saturday night.

Harry took vegetables from Mrs. Rose’s garden and cooked them down to a sauce. He took beef from the larder, ground it, browned it and added some spices from a bag he kept in his trunk. He mixed the meat into the sauce. Harry boiled up a large batch of rice Mrs. Rose had in her pantry.

The first man in line held out his plate to which Harry ladled out a generous helping of rice.

“What’s you trying to do,” exclaimed the startled man. [The cowpokes weren’t accustomed to rice].

“Hold your horses, Sam, this gravy goes on it.” Harry poured some of the sauce over the rice. Now Sam knew for certain Harry was out to kill all of them.

“Harry that meat’s spoiled, it’s all green and smells bad. I won’t eat none of that,” Sam protested in his unschooled West Virginia accent.

“If it is good enough for the Queen’s Army in India and none of them died eating it every night, you won’t die either,” Harry argued right

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My father-in-law, C.A., told me this story while he and my husband made the ‘Secret Family Recipe,” entrusting me with the recipe when I was a new bride.

C.A. (Chancy Andrew) was named by his Grand Uncle Clemens after two friends of his – Chancy Depue and Andrew Carnegie.

Uncle Sam (yes, that Samuel Clemens) stuck a poor little baby boy with that handle. Uncle Sam was a curmudgeon, but that did not interfere with his famous sense of humor.

C.A. spent some time as a small boy on the Texas ranch of the Rose branch of the Huffine family. He said that he heard the following at the dinner table one night.

He told the story in the accents of the men involved…

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“He’s got ya there, Sam. Afraid to eat like them English soldiers in India?” Two Horses Willy ragged on him.

The rest of the cowhands were laughing at Sam, even though they, too, were dubious about eating it.

They weren’t cowards. They would eat anything hot: armadillo, rabbit, squirrel, alligator, rattlesnake, even a boot they were so hungry after a long day of punching cows.

Sam sat at the table looking at his plate. “Well, at least I have biscuits,” and he ate them instead.

“Hey, Harry this is damn good.

What ya call it?” Two Horses Willy asked.

“Curry” Harry replied.

The rest of the hands were too busy eating to make comments. They even came back for seconds.

“I think I could eat this every night like those English and Hindu soldiers,” Two Horses Willy said after his third serving finished the pot of sauce.

Curry became a regular meal offering on the Rose ranch in Texas, even when Mrs. Rose was back on the kitchen duty.

I was told Harry O’Dittery could do a real mean apple pie, too. v Joy Huffine of Seattle uses a smaller version of the secret recipe, which “serves four hungry family members or six regular people.”

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Like many Washington State Parks, Fort Ebey on Whidbey Island (originally built as a coastal defense fort) offers ADA features such as campsites, hiking trails and restrooms

Washington State Parks recently announced the launch of an interactive online recreation map specifically developed for people with disabilities.

The state has long been a leader in providing accessible outdoor recreation and Washington State Parks is committed to making outdoor recreation accessible to all people — from Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant campsites, to restrooms, trails and docks.

The new online tool helps people with disabilities find state parks with ADA features and facilities. With more than 90 state parks included in the map, visitors can search for several features and facilities, including trails, campsites, restrooms, docks, showers, cabins and more.

This interactive map will help you find the ADA features that are important to you. First, search

by ADA feature, then select the park in the area you would like to visit. When searching for multiple features, only the parks that have all the selected features will come up in the results. This resource will be updated as more ADA facilities and features become available. To view the map, visit www.parks. state.wa.us/156/ADA-Recreation or call 360-902-8844 for more information.

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Access to Age-Friendly Community and Health Services ...by Irene Stewart, Aging and Disability Services

All of us need access to food, shelter, clean air and water, and health services—age-appropriate screenings, immunizations, and information from caring and knowledgeable service providers. For many, the need for agefriendly community and health services increases with advancing age.

Where to turn for help When you have a question about aging, disability, caregiving or a related topic, who do you ask? Who do you contact when needs change suddenly, due to an accident or a financial or health crisis? To quote the Ghostbusters song, “who you gonna call?” A very good answer is this: Community Living Connections.

Across the nation, Area Agencies on Aging coordinate aging network services, including telephone and in-person information and referral services. Each service helps adults of all ages, abilities and income levels, their caregivers and families get the home and community supports and services they need at the right time, in the right place.

Your call is answered by a professional and is confidential and free of charge.

King County offers Community Living Connections (1-844-348-5464) while Snohomish County offers Homage (1-800-422-2024) and Pierce County has an Aging & Disability Resource Center (1-800-562-0332). For other areas across Washington state, visit https://bit.ly/1Sa1ZLT. Your local library is also stocked with books and resources to help navigate all stages of life including our later years.

Check out www.kcls.org/browse/50, www. spl.org and your local library for more.

It’s important to remember that help is available—at no cost to you—and sometimes even a little bit of help makes a world of difference. You don’t even need to be able to define the problem— just make the call. Community Living Connections can help.

Helping primary care providers understand aging issues Most adults visit a primary care physician at least once a year. On average, people age 65 and older see doctors 12 times per year—evidence that our relationships with physicians are important.

Nationally, there is a shortage of geriatricians—physicians who specialize in the care of older people. There are news stories each year about geriatric fellowship programs that go unfilled. One reason appears to be that geriatricians earn less than other specialists.

Other physicians need to be equipped to address the needs of older people. Unfortunately, most physicians receive little training in geriatrics. The University of Washington’s Northwest Northwest Prime Time thanks the sponsors of the Age-Friendly Discussion Groups project

Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center is working to change that. Two Area Agencies on Aging in Washington (King County and Southwest) provide liaisons that connect primary care physicians with community service providers who are experts on aging issues. Partnerships are growing.

Clinics and hospitals that meet ADA accessibility requirements still may not be age- or disability-friendly. Many physicians and others would benefit from disability etiquette training so that patients who are hard of hearing, have low vision and/or need a different form of communication can get the information they need. Tips include better eye contact, slower rate of speech, large print, time and patience. Training and fact sheets are available through the Northwest ADA Center (nwadacenter.org).

Readers: Take this article to your next doctor’s appointment or Annual Wellness Visit. Ask how much geriatric training they’ve received. Let them know it makes a difference to you. Also, let them know they can refer patients to Community Living Connections (above) for services that complement their health care services, like meal programs, housing and transportation options, in-home care and more.

Long-term care and caregiver support Most of us have heard of long-term care insurance, and some of us have it. Long-term care insurance typically reimburses for care provided in a nursing or assisted living facility. It’s not easy to find, and it’s not cheap. It’s also unpredictable—will we need long-term care and, if so, for how long and what will it cost? Are we better off putting more money in savings, if we can?

Read AARP’s article, “5 Things You SHOULD Know About Long-Term Care Insurance” (https://bit.ly/2JuTwso), for more information.

In 2016, Washington passed the CARE Act that helps caregivers when loved ones go into the hospital and as they transition home. Hospitals are required to let patients designate a family caregiver who will be informed when the patient is to be discharged to another facility or back home, and provide that caregiver with explanations and live instruction on tasks that need to be performed at home (e.g., medication management, injections, wound care, transfers). Makes sense, right? Visit https://bit.ly/2RwOFY3 to download an AARP CARE Act wallet card as a reminder.

Building awareness and promoting access Did you know that November is National Family Caregivers Month?

Most of us have been or will be a caregiver, or we’ll need one. Learn more on the CaregiverAction.org website. For local caregiver support services, contact Community Living Connections (see phone numbers above).

November is also National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. If you have questions about local service providers, contact Community Living Connections.

Finally, November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. The Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline helps people living with Alzheimer’s, family members, caregivers and health care professionals: 800-272-3900.

Support groups and Alzheimer’s/ Memory cafes meet at many locations around the county. Check www. fulllifecare.org/alzcafes or call 206-4677033 for a location near you.

In the Northwest, we are fortunate to have a wealth of resources for older people, adults with disabilities, caregivers and professionals. The best way we can strengthen community support and health services in an age-friendly community is to get information into the hands of more people. v Discussion Questions: 1. Sometimes people are reluctant to contact a hotline or helpline number.

Why do you think that happens? What do you think would help?

2. Can you describe a time when your doctor or service provider would have benefitted from better geriatric or disability training?

3. What steps have you taken to plan for the possibility of long-term care?

4. Policy and funding issues have a huge impact on older adults, individuals with disabilities, low-income families – and the community support and health care they receive. What do you think are the most effective strategies that individuals can take to ensure that policymakers consider people who are most vulnerable?

5. What steps can cities take to make community support and health services more age-friendly?

From “The Matchmaker” – a short film telling the story of Sam, who sets out to find his mother the perfect best friend at her new retirement community. The film stars TV veterans Rhea Perlman and Barbara Bain, as well as Robert Romanus and Byrna Weiss.

GRAND PRIZE! Winners of the Grand Prize drawing for participating in our Age-Friendly Discussion Groups project (awarded at the end of the year) will enjoy an exclusive Seattle-area premiere of Sy Rosen’s short film, The Matchmaker at their discussion group’s meeting place. The film is based on one of longtime Hollywood writer Sy’s Northwest Prime Time columns. Sy will be available to speak directly to your group, answer questions about the film and his humorous take on aging. Grand Prize winners and those selected from our monthly drawing will also receive a $100 gift card to Starbucks so you can splurge on coffee and treats for your next discussion group meeting. No cost to participate; limit one entry per month per group – details below.

Don’t have your own group? You are invited to participate in monthly Kitchen Table Talks. On November 20 from 1–2pm, Age Friendly Seattle will host another lively monthly conversation about age-friendly communities. This discussion opportunity is open to all.

You can call in from anywhere: 206-3861200 or toll-free 1-844-386-1200 (when prompted, enter code 6962239) or visit www.tinyurl.com/KTTnovember (when prompted, enter code 6962239). For additional information, visit www.seattle. gov/agefriendly/events or, if you have questions about this event ahead of time, call 206-386-1521.

We want your feedback! We encourage groups to provide input on this ongoing project: • Snap a photo of your group and post it or any comments/questions on AARP Washington’s Facebook page at www. Facebook.com/AARPWA/ groups; • email your comments /questions to editor@northwestprimetime.com; • call Northwest Prime Time at 206824-8600; • mail us a note: Northwest Prime Time, PO Box 13647, Seattle WA 98198.

PRIZES! Each group that contacts Northwest Prime Time by email, phone or U.S. mail will be entered to win a $100 gift card to Starbucks and will also automatically be entered to win the Grand Prize. We look forward to hearing from your group! WINNERS OF A GIFT CARD for their participation in last month’s discussion are “The Off Shoots” from South King County (two of the five members are pictured here). They started as a book discussion group but wanted more discussion and were eager to participate in the Age-Friendly project. The group members range in age from 59 to 80 “so we have all the decades covered.”

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Bill Pharr – Man with a Mission …by Jan Hancock

RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) member Bill Pharr has never been known to be still for long. A retired business owner and financial advisor, Bill is involved in so Bill Pharr many activities in his retirement that it is hard to keep track of them all.

Shortly after joining RSVP, Bill started volunteering at Family Works, a resource center for individuals and families who might not otherwise have access to healthy fresh food, family support and other means of assistance.

“The best part of volunteering at Family Works for two years was the opportunity to work alongside employees and other volunteers whose life mission was to help people,” says Bill. Being the first contact for people who walked through the door was an important role and one that Bill filled admirably by welcoming clients with dignity and respect.

Not content with just one volunteer role, Bill soon took on others by stepping up to write a regular column on financial planning for the RSVP newsletter. As a CFP (Certified Financial Planner) Bill is conversant in

financial matters and performs a valuable service in presenting relevant and timely material in an easily understandable format for readers.

Being an RSVP Ambassador is yet another volunteer position that suits Bill well. As an Ambassador, Bill actively helps RSVP spread the word about the benefits of volunteering, takes on special projects and connects with others about the difference one person can make when they become involved in a greater good.

That Bill truly walks his talk is evidenced by his enthusiasm and ongoing commitment to tutor students at a Seattle elementary school, coach golf at a local high school and assist with Operation School Bell, which provides new clothing to students in need who are enrolled in grades K-5 in Seattle public schools and shelters.

Summing up his energetic schedule of volunteering, Bill has this to say, “Keeping in touch with community and meeting people who are doing good things for others provides me with meaning and a mission.” ❖ To find out how your life can become more meaningful through volunteering, contact RSVP at 206-694-6786 or rsvp@ solid-ground.org

Harriet Farman and Gregg Robinson Harriet at age 98, has been a hospice volunteer for many years. It began when Harriet’s daughter, Carrie Boulet, attended a seminar

by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and learned of her book, On Death and Dying. Carrie encouraged her mother to read the book.

Harriet became one of the first volunteers for Providence Hospital’s hospice program and continued her work there for many years until she took a post-retirement break to travel the world. When Harriet learned of Wesley’s new hospice program in Des Moines, she knew she wanted to volunteer again – only her vision isn’t as good as it once was. “She may not be able to read very clearly, but listening is a huge part of hospice work,” said Gregg Robinson of Wesley Hospice. “Id just like to do something for someone else. I want to make someone happy,” said Harriet.

90-year-old Lou Wick of Edmonds is a nationallyranked tennis champion who recently won the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) Singles Championship for the “90 and Older” tournament. Lou has long served the Harbor Square Athletic Club in Edmonds as a tennis teaching instructor and moderator of the Men’s Night matches each Thursday. Lou more recently organized the Seniors Drop-In tennis group on Wednesdays and coaches the USTA team. Congratulations Lou!

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REMINDER If Memory Serves Me… Medicare Enrollment Life Perspectives

…by Suzanne G. Beyer

If memory serves me…well, it doesn’t.

I can’t remember anything.

I just finished Suzanne Beyer reading the book Amsterdam - A History of the World’s Most Liberal City, by Russell Shorto. The book takes the reader on a tour of the city’s history starting in the 1200s. Is that right? I can’t remember. Since my family and I traveled to Amsterdam this summer, I counted on Amsterdam’s street and museum names to jog my memory.

Since we also traveled to France, I purchased the Berlitz language book French Phrases and Dictionary.

I minored in French in college and remember the melodic inflection of this Romantic language. But, I’ve forgotten vocabulary.

I enjoy watching Jeopardy on television. Dad and I often made it a date. If the categories were classical music, composers or languages, we always nailed it. I’d blurt out the answer first.

“How do you do that?” Dad asked. He, too, knew the answer, but couldn’t respond as quickly as my 20-something self. Now, I’m barely through reading the question when

the contestants press their buttons and answer.

My swimming pool group looks forward to our twice-weekly beachball-volleyball game. Our average age is mid-70s. Two swimmers bring down the average.

They’re only 67. If one of us won’t be at the pool the following week, the conversation goes like this: Nancy: “I won’t be here next week. I’m going to Rhode Island.”

As the next week rolls around, our first question is, “Where’s Nancy?”

“I don’t know,” I say, “Maybe she’s sick.”

Nancy is not sick. She’s in Rhode Island, which she told all of us.

It helps to write appointments and events on a wall calendar, in plain every-day view. My haircut appointment was marked for a Monday. Since it’s unusual I’d schedule a haircut for a Monday, I marked the date in capital letters. I failed to even look at the calendar that Monday and completely missed the appointment. My hairdresser received a box of chocolates from me during my next haircut.

Let’s see. What have I forgotten to include in this essay!

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THRIVE YOUR WAY

Medicare open enrollment runs through December 7. This is the time when people on Medicare have a chance to change their plan and prescription drug coverage for 2019.

Some basics: Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital, skilled nursing and hospice care.

Part B covers doctor’s services, outpatient care, medical supplies and preventive services. The government’s Medicare plan, which you are eligible for beginning at age 65 (Parts A & B ), is referred to as Original Medicare. People with Original Medicare often sign up separately for Part D (prescription drug coverage) and they may also purchase a separate Medigap insurance plan for benefits not covered by Parts A and B. Medicare Part C, also called Medicare Advantage plans, are offered by private insurance companies that provide Part A and B benefits and may also cover Part D (prescription drug coverage), sometimes at no additional cost beyond original Medicare.

You don’t need to sign up for Original Medicare each year.

But you should always review your Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan coverage annually, since plans and personal circumstances can change every year. If you take no action during the annual enrollment period, you’ll typically automatically be re-enrolled in your same medical or prescription plan for 2019.

Catherine Field, Intermountain Market President for Humana, explained why some health insurers like Humana and others are able to offer Medicare Advantage plans with no monthly premium (beyond Original Medicare). “Private insurers keep premiums low through programs like disease and chronic care management, which help people better manage health conditions and, in turn, reduce health care costs. Keep in mind that you still need to pay your Medicare Part B premium, which covers

medical services and preventive care. You might want to use the additional premium dollars you save for out-of-pocket medical costs, such as co-pays.” There are a wide variety of Medicare Advantage plans.

To get started on making your decision, review the Medicare & You handbook, which should have arrived by mid-October. Costs and coverage can change every year, so carefully review all letters and notices from your current plan.

Your doctor may no longer be in your plan’s network of preferred providers, for example, or the drug coverage may have changed.

A new analysis of the highest and lowest prices of ten of the most frequently prescribed brand name drugs found extreme price variations among Medicare Part D drug plans, according to a new analysis released by The Senior Citizens League. The analysis found that there can be more than a thousand dollars in price difference among drug plans for the very same drug. Make a list of all current prescription drugs you take, the doses and how often. Then use the Plan Finder at www.medicare.gov to compare Part D plans.

Reviewing your options and choosing a plan can be very confusing. The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) can help answer your Medicare questions. “We’re a free, unbiased and confidential counseling service of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner,” says Todd Dixon, SHIBA’s Program Manager. “Our statewide network of trained volunteers helps people answer questions and evaluate plans, and even search for plans online. We also offer assistance with Original Medicare and other Medicare-related plans.” Before you make your decision, consider the following tips: • Plan costs and coverage can change every year, so carefully continued on page 18

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Medical Minutes ...by John Schieszer

Mark Bryant was recently featured on the Seattle Channel

Northwest Prime Time’s “Senior Fitness Tip” columnist, Mark Bryant, was recently featured on the Seattle Channel’s “Living Longer, Living Well” segment. “Start off slowly…little by little, over time you will get there,” advised Mark in the segment. “No matter what your limitations are, you work with what you can…walking is fine. Maybe walking half-a-block, and then the goal would be to walk the whole block.

Then start integral training after that block, meaning walk up some little hills and then flat ground again. That does wonders for the cardiovascular system and strength. You’d be surprised at how quickly your fitness level will improve.”

Benefits of exercise are many, including going to the doctor less, sleeping better, even improved brain function. “The key word here is staying active,” said Mark.

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Using New Technology to Get a Better Night’s Sleep A whole new approach to getting a good night’s sleep just a click away. A new study from the John Schieszer University of Oxford and Northwestern Medicine has found treating insomnia with digital programs can improve insomnia symptoms. In a year-long study involving 1,711 people, researchers found online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) improved not only insomnia symptoms, but functional health, psychological well-being and sleeprelated quality of life.

A major limitation of insomnia treatments is the lack of providers to deliver CBT, but this study used an online platform that made it easily accessible to users. It also automated and tailored the treatment based on the user’s sleep patterns. Study co-author Jason Ong said there is a four-to-six month wait for an insomnia patient to get an appointment in his sleep clinic. “We can reach many more patients with insomnia by using a digitallybased program,” said Ong, associate professor of neurology in sleep medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School

of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.

Insomnia has been identified as a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and mental health disorders. “Sleep ranks with air, water and food as one of the essentials of life, yet 10% to 12% of the population doesn’t get enough of it due to insomnia,” said lead study author Colin Espie, Oxford University professor of sleep medicine.

He said these study findings, which were published in JAMA Psychiatry, suggest that digital medicine could be a powerful way to help millions of people not just sleep better, but achieve better mental and physical well-being as a result.

Though insomnia has traditionally been treated with pharmaceuticals, new guidelines published in 2016 by the American College of Physicians recommend that CBT be used first, ahead of sleeping pills.

Study participants received treatment using the Sleepio program and an associated iOS app. Delivery was structured into six sessions lasting an average of 20 minutes each, with participants having access to the intervention for up to 12 weeks.

Researchers assessed the study participants online at 0 weeks (baseline), four weeks (mid-treatment), eight weeks (posttreatment), and 24 weeks (follow-up).

New device stops a cold before it starts

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Combating Parkinson’s Disease in a Whole New Way Parkinson’s disease is really a blanket term for many different conditions. Until now, it has been hard to sort them out into different categories. Now, thanks to molecular technology it is possible to apply precision medicine to Parkinson’s disease.

Precision medicine allows physicians to provide the most tailored diagnostic tools and treatments for patients. By knowing the nature of a disease with molecular-level accuracy, doctors can treat that root cause. Researchers at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia researchers just announced they are launching the Molecular Integration in Neurological Diagnosis (MIND) Initiative.

“We have long recognized that no two people with Parkinson’s are alike.

Patients have big differences in their symptoms, responses to medications and to the side effects of treatment,” said Alice Chen-Plotkin, MD, a neurologist who is heading up the initiative. “This new initiative aims to define groups of patients based on how one’s genes or other biomarkers contribute to these differences and to improve the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and develop better treatments in the future.”

Movement disorders is a large umbrella term for Parkinson’s disease, tremor, Huntington’s disease and other neurological conditions that affect the speed, quality and ease of movement. But there is a wide range of characteristics within each of these groups. For example, within Parkinson’s disease, some patients barely progress over a two-year span, where others will have symptoms of Parkinson’s that progress more quickly.

The MIND Initiative will bring precision medicine techniques to Parkinson’s research to uncover why this happens.

The goal is to enroll 2,500 patients and collect medical information such as family history and personal symptoms of Parkinson’s as well as a blood sample from participants. The purpose is to find out how each subject’s genetic make-up can be analyzed to improve a clinician’s ability to diagnose Parkinson’s and select the right type of therapy for each individual.

In the short term, this allows the center to identify large numbers of individuals with genetic mutations that may make them eligible for experimental therapies.

“Right now, patients involved in research give their time, DNA samples and more, but they usually get very little back beyond the hope that their contributions help find better treatments for people with their condition,” said Tom Tropea, who is an instructor of Neurology at Penn and member of the MIND Initiative team. “We’re passionate about this center and our patients, and want to offer them the opportunity to stay engaged with our findings and opportunities for clinical trials. This type of knowledge is valuable for patients and it’s another way to thank them for their time.” v John Schieszer is an award-winning national journalist and radio and podcast broadcaster of The Medical Minute. He can be reached at medicalminutes@gmail.com.

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Protect Your Eyesight ...by Suzy Cohen

I look around at this beautiful Earth and the people I love and I think, I never want to lose this gift! Eyesight is such a precious thing and most people take it for granted because you’ve never known otherwise.

While it’s common to lose vision as you age, it’s not an inevitable consequence.

You might be able to slow it down by considering a few factors, dietary changes and vitamins or minerals. Support your health if you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), dry eye syndrome or cataracts.

As soon as you notice changes in your eyesight, see an ophthalmologist. I recommend you share eyesight changes with your doctor so they can see if you have diabetes or other disorders.

Vision-protecting Foods To protect eyesight, make sure that your diet contains plenty of eye-loving foods. These include citrus foods, nuts, hemp seeds, walnuts, almonds, cashews, salads, sweet potatoes, pumpkin seeds and seafood. Water is also important.

Dehydration will make your vision blurry.

• Lutein and zeaxanthin.

Lutein and zeaxanthin are very special carotenoids that protect your retina. They filter out highenergy wavelengths of light and act as antioxidants. You don’t make your own lutein and zeaxanthin, so eat right and/or supplement.

The best sources of lutein and zeaxanthin are leafy greens, squash, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, carrots and egg yolks.

• Vitamins C and E. These two powerful antioxidants protect the tiny cells of your eye from oxidative damage. Both of these vitamins help you maintain healthy blood vessels. Blood vessels improve blood flow to your eye and this is imperative to good vision. Good food sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits, bell peppers and salads.

Vitamin E can be obtained from sunflower seeds and walnuts.

• Zinc. Zinc is highly concentrated in your retina and especially in the macula, where it helps to make a pigment called melanin that absorbs harmful light.

Melanin is a pigment that is made in your body by melanocytes. It’s in your skin, too, and protects against UV radiation. The more melanin you have, the more brown your eyes are. Zinc supports melanin production in the body.

• EPA and DHA fish oils. These offset some of the medicationinduced vision damage that occurs from taking statins, NSAIDS, steroids and seizure medicine. Fish oils also suppress the inflammatory mediators such as thromboxanes, prostaglandins and leukotrienes.

DHA accounts for more than onethird of the fatty acids in your retina.

Inflammation in your body doesn’t passively go away. We’ve recently learned there are three compounds that force it to calm down. These good guys are called the resolvins, protectins and maresins, and essential fatty acids help you make more of the good guys.

Wear Sunglasses Ultraviolet light can hurt your eyes, so squinting isn’t good.

Wearing sunglasses when you’re outside exposed to bright sunlight reduces the amount of UV light that your eyes are exposed to.

FYI, our electronic devices emit short-wavelength blue light which might produce negative changes in our eyesight. v

• one cup of romaine lettuce chopped up into bite-sized bits • one cup of baby spinach • ½ cup of frozen peas • ¼ cup shredded broccoli and carrots • ½ an orange pepper – diced • ¼ cup of sunflower seeds and walnuts • ½ an orange, peeled and chopped

¼ cup of nonfat Greek yogurt 1 garlic clove – minced 1 tablespoon of curry powder Juice from the remaining 1/2 orange.

Prepare the dressing in a separate container by mixing all the ingredients and whisking till you have a smooth, creamy consistency. Next, throw all the other ingredients in a large bowl and drizzle the dressing over it. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.

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November is National Family Caregiver Month ...by Kat Kersten

We all find ourselves lending a hand to our loved ones from time-to-time; running an errand, helping with occasional housework or cooking a meal. These are things we do for each other. However, millions of family members, friends and neighbors across the United States find themselves doing even more when their loved ones are in need of additional care. From managing the household, planning groceries and meals, helping with medications, bathing and toileting, these humble heroes devote countless hours by providing consistent support. We call this being a caregiver.

This November is National Family Caregivers Month. This is a time to recognize and thank the individuals who do so much by being a family caregiver. In Washington state, there are over 350,000 family caregivers providing over 850,000 hours of care to loved ones each year. Not only do they provide 80 percent of all care provided to loved ones and friends, but they also save the State millions of dollars by doing so.

Chances are you or someone you know is a caregiver to a

spouse, parent, relative, friend or neighbor.

Being a caregiver looks different from household to household; the level of need, time and circumstance varies. However, what is true of all caregivers is that they have an immeasurable impact on the lives of those they take care of. And, though taking care of someone can be a rewarding experience, it can also be overwhelming and stressful at times.

If your loved one has trouble walking, their risk for falling can increase over time. If you are caring for someone with dementia, you might encounter difficult behaviors or unsafe situations as their disease progresses. And, while it can be tough to talk about, many people experience incontinence issues that require assistance and specialty products. As caregivers seek to provide the best level of comfort, social engagement and stability

for their loved one, they are also learning how to navigate situations that can be unfamiliar and challenging.

Managing these situations can be difficult.

The good news is you don’t have to feel like a caregiver who is stressed or overwhelmed by events that seem out of your control. There are many resources for caregivers, from support groups and training opportunities, to helpful equipment and more formal programs. During National Family Caregiver Month we encourage all family caregivers to seek support and take care of themselves as they take care of others. Friendly experts are available to answer questions, share ideas, provide resources and listen to you.

If you are a caregiver or know someone who is, now is a great time to contact your local Area Agency on Aging/Community

Living Connections Office to ask about available resources for family caregivers. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and your local Area Agency on Aging or Community Living Connections Offices have programs available all across Washington state that include a wide variety of services, supports and resources for caregivers.

Not sure if you need help or what type of services you might be interested in? Just talking with a local expert can provide you with resources and helpful ideas. You can call 1-855-567-0252 to be put in touch with your local office or visit www.waclc.org under the Connect section to find the nearest office.

As we recognize and honor the compassion, selflessness and commitment that family caregivers exemplify every day within our communities, this November and every November, we hope caregivers everywhere feel appreciated and supported. Truly, we hope you feel appreciated every day. Thank you for all you do. v Kat Kersten is Communications and Media Relations Manager, Washington State Aging and Long-Term Support Administration

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Eye Health and Alzheimer’s …by Bobbi Nodell, UW Medicine Newsroom

Alzheimer’s disease is difficult to diagnose and treat, but researchers now have a promising new screening tool using the window to the brain: the eye.

A study of 3,877 randomly selected patients found a significant link between three degenerative eye diseases – age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma – and Alzheimer’s disease.

The results offer physicians a new way to detect those at higher risk of this disorder, which causes memory loss and other symptoms of cognitive decline.

“We don’t mean people with these eye conditions will get Alzheimer’s disease,” said lead researcher Dr. Cecilia Lee, assistant professor of ophthalmology at the UW School of Medicine. “The main message from this study is that ophthalmologists should be more aware of the risks of developing dementia for people with these eye conditions and primary care doctors seeing patients with these eye conditions might be more careful on checking on possible dementia or memory loss.”

The researchers, from the University of Washington School of Medicine, the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Institute and the UW School of Nursing, reported their

findings August 8 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association The participants in the study were age 65 and older and did not have Alzheimer’s disease at the time of enrollment. They were part of the Adult Changes in Thought database started in 1994 by Dr. Eric Larson, who is at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute. Over the five-year study, 792 cases of Alzheimer’s disease were diagnosed by a committee of dementia experts. Patients with agerelated macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy or glaucoma were at 40% to 50% greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to similar people without these eye conditions.

A cataract diagnosis was not an Alzheimer’s disease risk factor.

“What we found was not subtle,” said Dr. Paul Crane, professor of

medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, at the UW School of Medicine. “This study solidifies that there are mechanistic things we can learn from the brain by looking at the eye.”

More than 46 million older adults are affected by dementia worldwide and 131.5 million cases are expected by 2050. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common dementia; discovering risk factors may lead to early detection and preventive measures.

Anything happening in the eye may relate to what’s happening in the brain, an extension of the central nervous system. The possible connections need more study. A better understanding of neurodegeneration in the eye and the brain could bring more success in diagnosing Alzheimer’s early and developing better treatments.

Several factors suggest the effects they uncovered were specific to ophthalmic conditions and not merely age-related phenomenon.

Larson said for years Alzheimer’s researchers were focused on amyloid buildup in brain tissue, but that hasn’t brought much benefit to patients.

“This paper is pointing to a new area of opportunity,” he said. v

Finding Hope After a Dementia Diagnosis …by Carrie McBride

I sat down with Dr. John Zeisel to learn more about his hopeful and positive approach to dementia. Dr. Zeisel, author of I’m Still Here: A Dr. John Zeisel New Philosophy of Alzheimer’s Care, was the keynote speaker at the Alzheimer’s Association Washington State Chapter’s annual Discovery Conference.

“The public narrative around dementia is one of despair,” he points out. “We, as a society, buy into the idea that Alzheimer’s or dementia is a death sentence and that life is all downhill after a diagnosis.” It’s natural for people to experience behavioral changes, including the four A’s of dementia that Dr. Zeisel identifies in his book: anxiety, agitation, aggression and apathy. What develops is a self-fulfilling prophecy of despair.

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life to enjoy after a diagnosis. The neurosciences show that there is always hard-wired activity taking place in our brains, even when someone is living with cognitive challenges,” says Zeisel.

The basis of Dr. Zeisel’s work is the evidence-based “I’m Still Here” approach, centered around the core belief that people living with dementia are capable of remembering, learning, engaging and enjoying a meaningful life. He stresses the importance of finding a person’s interests, strengths and passions to engage them in ways that are meaningful to them.

Dr. Zeisel calls this Engagement Replacement Therapy or ERT. Taking an individualized approach and engaging with someone in a way that’s meaningful for them addresses some of the behaviors we often ascribe to dementia without the use of drugs. In fact, his research has shown this approach leads to people with dementia being more engaged, less depressed, more joyous and enjoying a higher quality of life.

Dr. Zeisel’s approach has been implemented across the country in nursing homes, assisted living and hospice care facilities through the Hearthstone Institute.

It’s also been implemented in communities across the globe through his It Takes a Village program, which provides regular cultural enrichment opportunities for persons living with dementia at public venues like museums, art galleries and theaters.

In the Seattle area, his work with the It Takes a Village program inspired the development of Momentia (www.momentiaseattle. org), a grassroots movement that empowers persons with memory loss and their loved ones to remain connected and active in the community. Through Momentia, a coalition of organizations offers a variety of engagement opportunities such as a weekly zoo walks offered by the Alzheimer’s Association and twice monthly gallery tours at the Frye Art Museum.

“Seattle is the richest environment for positive programs for people with dementia in this country, if not the world. I am glad I played a small part in helping the city achieve this,” says Dr. Zeisel.

Dr. Zeisel encourages each of us to ask ourselves how we can help improve the lives of people living with dementia. He calls this “YCMAD” or “You Can Make a Difference.”

He adds, “There are a number of things we can do to help people living with dementia lead more joyful and fulfilling lives. There is hope. If each of us wants to make a difference, we can.” v

F.Y.I. Tinsel Town’s Contribution to WWII Visit the Mountlake Terrace Library on Saturday, November 10 for a special presentation about “Tinsel Town’s Contribution to World War II.” During World War II, the War Department realized the importance of not only keeping up the morale of America's fighting forces abroad,

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Father: SSG H.E. (Harry) Hansen, USAAC Honorable Discharge 1946 (pictured at age 20 before immediate deployment to WWII)

Husband: CW4 Lorance E. (Edd) Osborne, USA (Ret.), multiple tours in Vietnam (pictured at age 43 – his retirement picture)

Son: SSG Loran D. Osborne, USA (Ret.) pictured at age 36 2011, one year after return from Iraq, promoted to SSG 2014

The hero saved the pilot’s life – B17 shot down.

They parachuted into strife, Landed on hostile ground.

Captured, marched to prison camp, With neither food nor water.

How do I know this, you may ask…

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The Army sergeant led his troops…

Six kids, his wife back home.

He prayed with them, sang, played his bass So no one felt alone.

Their job encrypted messages – Moved one base to another.

How do I know this, you may ask…

I am the sergeant’s mother.

The chopper pilot did his job.

His troop flew many a mission.

Shot down three times, he lived to serve – Came home to jeers, derision.

He served his country, kept his faith.

He daily risked his life.

How do I know this, you may ask…

I am the pilot’s wife.

All three soldiers made it home To varying reception, With wounds of war, unseen and seen, Acceptance and rejection.

The hero built a life anew.

The pilot and sergeant served country, God above.

They built a lasting legacy Of courage, faith, and love.

but the morale of those at home.

The result was an unprecedented push by Hollywood to contribute morale-building war dramas, troop entertainment and training films to the war effort. Radio programs, documentary films and live performances told Americans at home that they, too, could serve in the defense of their country by purchasing war bonds, participating in scrap drives, planting Victory Gardens and volunteering. Audio historian John Jensen shares rarely known stories

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The Funny Side of Life the lookout and my mom stuffing dinner

To Tell Or Not to Tell …by Sy Rosen

I was having breakfast with my daughter Ann and my two granddaughters Summer and Sienna. There was a Sunday buffet at a neighborhood Sy Rosen restaurant and my daughter was treating, which is great for two reasons – it shows she’s a mature responsible grown-up and secondly, I’m kind of cheap.

The bill came, and the waiter said he didn’t charge for Summer and Sienna because children under five get the buffet for free. Ann quickly corrected the waiter, telling him that Sienna was two, but Summer was already five. And so the waiter added an additional $7.99 to the bill – the cost of a child’s buffet.

Okay, it wasn’t my role to say anything and I knew I shouldn’t overstep my boundaries as a grandfather. However, the first words out of my mouth were, “Ann, why did you tell him? Summer wouldn’t have been charged.”

“Dad she’s five-and-a-half and I can’t lie about that.”

My first instinct was to give a very reasonable logical response and so I asked, “Why not???!”

“Because I want to teach Summer to be honest.”

At this point I lowered my voice so Summer wouldn’t hear me. She wasn’t really listening anyway because on her last trip to the buffet line she had discovered the pastry section and she was now thoroughly engrossed in the messiest ways to eat a chocolate éclair.

“Okay,” I whispered, “but five-anda-half is very close to being under five.

Your Aunt Esther is seventy and she tells everyone she’s forty-eight.”

“Dad, that’s different.”

I decided not to go into how my parents acted when I was growing up.

Back then, if I was under twelve I could get into the movies for a quarter and therefore I was under twelve until I had to shave.

And if we did go to a buffet it wasn’t considered a success unless we went through the line four or five times. And the meal always ended with me being

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rolls into her purse. We didn’t think of it as cheating or being dishonest. We thought of it as survival.

My folks acted this way because they lived through The Great Depression… through bread lines and soup kitchens.

Maybe it was time for me to change.

After all, I didn’t live through those hard times.

I decided to ask some of my friends how they would act if they were undercharged. A few of them quickly said they would tell. They were very proud of themselves, but I wasn’t sure if I believed them.

I then asked my buddy Larry. Larry and I have similar qualities (we are both very cheap).

“It depends,” he told me.

“On what?” I asked.

“Well, if it’s a small mom and pop store I usually tell. But if it’s a large department store I don’t tell.”

Suppose it’s a large mom and pop store?” I asked.

“Then I don’t tell but I feel guilty about it.”

My Cousin Carl said he doesn’t tell because people are always trying to take advantage of him so it’s his way of getting even.

“It’s the way of the world,” he told me.

After listening to my cynical Cousin Carl, I decided to let my daughter be my role model. It’s best to be honest.

After all, these places are trying to make a living. And from now on if I am undercharged I will always tell. I will usually tell. Sometimes I will tell. Once in a while I will tell. And I am very proud of my decision. ❖

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The ongoing life-affirming adventures of Rose and Dawn

Once More in the Name of Love-Part 2 …by Diana Couture

Rose and Dawn were walking back to the car in the mall parking lot still reeling over Lisa’s news of her engagement. They had accidentally run into Lisa and her new fiancé while innocently getting their morning exercise.

Now, after Lisa’s announcement, they were feeling things that they just couldn’t put their respective fingers on.

“Dawnie, why am I feeling so terrified for Lisa? This isn’t normal. She’s a grown woman, for heaven’s sake and she knows what’s best for her. She’s not flighty and we’ve always known her to make good, well thought-out decisions before. I just worry that she’s jumped the fence on this one.”

“I know, honey. I’m struggling with some feelings of dread for her myself. And I can’t understand why,” Dawn offered as she put her cane in the back seat of her green Honda Accord. “He seems like a nice enough fellow. The fact that he’s from Australia makes him even more interesting, don’t you think?”

The car was started and put into reverse before Rose could answer Dawn’s last question. “Interesting? Maybe, but also a little mysterious. I mean, I want to know what brought him here. Does he plan to stay here? Will he force our friend to move thousands of miles away from her family and friends? I hope Lisa has thought long and hard about all of these things.” Rose shook her head in dismay as the girls pulled out of the parking lot.

“I’ve got a great idea, Rose. Why don’t we host an engagement party and get to know Brett a little better.

Lisa would love that. And we could do a little sleuthing through the innocent questions that one would expect at a function like an engagement party. We could even encourage the other invitees to get a few things answered for us.”

Rose thought for a minute and warned Dawn of an oncoming car with a hissing suck through her To her horror, Bernice triggers the convenient teeth. After Dawn quickly store’s Used-The-Restroom-But-Didn’t-Make- corrected her driving direction Rose questioned A-Purchase alarm whether they were just

being nosy or interfering friends by wanting to know more about this guy. “Maybe we’re just envious and want Lisa to be as miserable as we are.”

Dawn took exception to this remark and responded with passion. “We are NOT miserable, Rose. We are two single 80-something women who are content with what life has handed us. We are so lucky to be healthy and still active at our ages. I will never call myself miserable, but I will admit to a little envy for a life with a new love interest.” With that the girls had a good laugh and agreed that they should count their blessings rather than look at what might be missing in life.

The party was suggested to Lisa and whole -heartedly accepted. It was set for the following month to be held at the Senior Center. Invitations were sent out but there was also a general invite posted on the Events Board at the center just to make sure no one felt left out.

Catering was to be provided by the Senior Center kitchen. An array of ‘heavy hors d’oeuvres’ was ordered and the women spent time at the nearby Dollar Store purchasing decorations and party table-ware.

The morning of the event, Rose and Dawn enlisted the help of several friends, including Ben and Jerry, to help get the dining room decorated. Two hours of hard work brought the group to a sweaty halt while they observed the magic transformation of the plain old dining room into a party room fit for an engagement fête. Everyone went home to change into better duds to return in an hour for the fun afternoon.

Lisa and Brett arrived right on time and were so surprised by the lovely decorations and layout of food that they both got a little teary-eyed. Hugs were shared with Rose and Dawn with thanks for such a lovely party, and then the guests started arriving.

The music in the background was a mixed tape put together by Dawn’s greatgranddaughter with a mixture of 1940s romance songs and soft jazz.

The setting was perfect. Now came the moment of truth: were Rose and Dawn doing this as a gesture to the wonder of love or were they doing it in order to spy into the background of Brett?

Rose leaned over the shrimp cocktail and whispered to Dawn, “Let the spying begin.” ❖ To Be Continued…

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Crossword Zoo

(these creatures may be found in puzzle grids) ...by Len Elliott

Across 1. Sister of Kate Middleton, familiarly 6. They give you bills: abbr.

10. Title for McCartney or Starr 13. Early computer 14. ____ dieu (prayer desk) 15. They are called to places where a felony has occurred: abbr.

17. Put ____ paper (write): 2 wds.

18. Yearn (for) 19. Woody Guthrie’s singing son 20. Water animals (3, 3, 3, 4) 23. Informer 25. Thanksgiving vegetable 26. Dueling swords 27. Birds (5, 4, 4) 32. Largest Greek isle 33. ____ with the punches 34. Conked out 35. Gather over time 37. Open-handed strike 41. Send forth, as light 42. “Aida” or “Otello” 43. African antelopes (5, 5, 3) 47. First generation JapaneseAmerican 49. Drink cooler 50. “You’ve got mail” company 51. Insects (4, 6, 3) 56. Number of innings, usually 57. Ending for Demo or Dixie

58. Unwanted sound 61. Musical cue to play a note or notes crisply and loudly: abbr.

62. Penny ___ poker 63. A coupe has two 64. Retired jet: abbr.

65. Anthropologist Margaret 66. Actress Paquin and ballerina Pavlova Down 1. Kind of talk or rally 2. Ending for fluor or chlor 3. ____ State (Maine): 2 wds.

4. ____ de foie gras 5. Priest’s assistant 6. Grace under pressure 7. ‘’Star Trek: TNG’’ counselor 8. Chinese dynasty that produced vases 9. Electronic games seller 10. Large prawns 11. Tel Aviv’s land 12. German poet Rainer Maria 16. ____ Creek (a tributary of the Green River) 21. Chiang ____-shek 22. Not fake 23. Invoice stamp: abbr.

24. Prefix for culture 28. Airport flight info: abbr.

29. Angry

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30. “Help us!” letters 31. Monogram of ‘’Treasure Island’’ author 35. Doctors’ org: abbr.

36. Blend ingredients together 37. They serve and protect in Washington’s largest city: abbr.

38. Diplomat and staff 39. It flows through Florence 40. New Testament epistle writer 41. Work on text 42. ____ half x two = three: 3wds.

43. Certain yoga poses 44. Sense, as an odor 45. Leaned, as a ship 46. Hardware chain 47. Car starters: abbr.

48. Irritated states 52. Con game 53. Shore flier 54. ‘’See you’’ in Sussex: hyph.

55. Lunch time for many 59. Mexican woman: abbr.

60. ‘’Self’’ starter?

November going down ...by Len Elliott

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Scenes from Childhood

Thanks for the Memories and the expensive seats hadn’t sold, we were told).

When I was in We moved to the Junior High School in front!

Cleveland, Ohio in the When Bob ‘50s, a Bob Hope Show Hope came out on was announced to be the stage, he began held in a large, outdoor to tell his jokes venue called Cain Park. and walk around I think my drama the stage. All of a teacher was responsible sudden, he looked for getting some S. McCafferty enjoyed becoming part at the two of us of a Bob Hope show when she was in and said, “who let discount tickets to the event and my best junior high the kids in?” friend, Jeri Lynn, and I remember I were so tickled about seeing Bob during the show how some of the Hope. We knew he had been born jokes and stories he told were a little in Great Britain and his family “blue” (somewhat smutty). And migrated to Cleveland when he was almost every time he told one, he a toddler. We had seen several of would walk over to where we were his movies at the Uptown Palace and say, “Did you get that, little Theater where he had performed in girls?” Soon, we were almost part of vaudeville in his “early” days. the show! What fun it was!

The weather was perfect. The I don’t remember the jokes, but usher led us to our inexpensive seats I do remember Bob Hope in Cain in the back, but we could see the Park that summer! And I “Thank stage just fine. A few minutes before Him for the Memory.” v the show, the usher came over to S. McCafferty, retired from the business our row in the back and asked if we world and a teaching career, now spends would like to sit in the box seats in the front of the stage. (The audience her Seattle days writing and publishing stories and poetry wasn’t as big as they had hoped, …by S. McCafferty

November 2018

offense that isn’t worth activating in such close relationships.

4) Being of different genders can make us less able to recognize a partner’s real motives or reactions. If there’s much difference in ages or in …by Ariele M. Huff where each person lived before the relationship, those aspects can factor in As with as well. children, spouses 5) Probably are often written the strangest aspect about when making writing about something awful a spouse an uphill has happened battle is the blindness to them…or of expectations and when they are wishes. I’ve been the something caught in that too. awful that My interpretation happened. About of my ex-husband’s 98 percent of the words and behaviors spousal stories was filtered through shown to me are how I thought a from women. husband would be A fabulous and how I hoped he exception was would be.

Loving Wife: Some tips: Roughneck Guide Roger Wilson a wrote a book about losing his 1) As with all wife to Alzheimer’s after 66 years of marriage to a Happy life stories, mention Marriage from Roger Wilson. After that this is your perspective, probably a 66-year marriage started when he not shared by all those who will read was 19, she 17, he slowly lost her to your writing.

Alzheimer’s before her death. The 2) Be generous with disclosing book demonstrates the kind of love and your thoughts and feelings. Those, at intimacy this special couple shared. It least, belong to you and are as genuine stands out in my forty years of editing and authentic as anyone is likely to get such books. Take a peek at it on when creating a memoir for another Amazon— http://www.amazon.com/ person. dp/B00RPBD59U. 3) Be generous with praise— Books that simply deify or anecdotes of good behaviors. vilify are not well received by most 4) Be generous with humor— readers. Books like Roger’s that reveal anecdotes like those can show some of idiosyncrasies, some inside jokes, the unique imperfections that are part a few tastefully worded intimate of causing us to love someone. details and many real-life specifics are 5) If you are working through heartwarming, relatable and inspiring. I anger/hatred/negative emotions with recommend getting the ebook version a spouse or ex-spouse, do it in writing, of Roger’s story for some ideas. then burn it symbolically. Sharing such Some challenges in stories about a things just never works in the writer’s mate: favor and can be devastatingly hurtful 1) It’s hard to be objective about for offspring and other friends and someone we’ve been with—often for relatives. longer than we’ve been alone. Where 6) If you are honoring someone, does his/her story leave off and become fill the piece with actual events, “our” story? Or “my” story? conversations, behaviors. General 2) It’s often difficult to be fair. praise doesn’t convince readers as well After all, this is the person with whom as concrete evidence. v we’ve fought as well as loved.

3) The spouse’s remaining family Ariele teaches online classes through Everett or children may not agree with your Community College and works with clients. version of stories. Some may take Connect at ariele@comcast.net.

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Poetry Corner

“Geraniums”

Each October, my mother told me three things: “I anticipated you every When I was young, I heard of a money tree. day—month-late baby.”

Asking Dad if he knew where one would be— “They arrive in autumn when gold leaves fall,” “No matter the weather before it, handing a rake to bag a leafy multicolor haul. your birthday is always Paid in coins “tree money.” sunny.”

Dad’s joke—too funny.

“Bring in your geraniums!”

She’s gone, but I still have Now I’ve seen a lot of autumn time. one Stopped raking fall…losing my prime. of her geraniums.

Watching the gardener work—not for free, remembering Dad every leaf drop I see.

--Ariele M. Huff Past shadows arise—under a money tree.

“The Money Tree”

--April Ryan Poetry may be excerpted, edited, or used in Sharing Stories on Northwest Prime Time’s website. Send to ariele@comcast.net.

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LET’S GO! Senior Events

Speaking of Dying Nov 3, 9:30-11:30am, screening of half-hour film plus discussion with Trudy James, St John Baptist Episcopal Church, 3050 California Ave SW, West Seattle, open to the public.

Free Caregiving Class Nov 5, 2-3:30pm, Peter Kirk Comm Ctr, 352 Kirkland Ave, 425-587-3360, offered by King County Library System, www.kcls.org/caregiving Downsizing Simplified Nov 8, 10:30am, helpful tips and techniques to tidy your home or prepare for your move, how to organize and distribute your belongings, FREE, Wesley Des Moines, the Terrace Auditorium.

816 S 216th St, Des Moines, RSVP 855-4458827 or www.DesMoines.WesleyChoice.org.

SAGE Table Conversation Nov 8, 4-7pm (open house), fighting loneliness in LGBT community through intergenerational connections, RSVP 253-798-8787.

Holiday Shopping Bazaar Nov 9 & 10, 10:30am-4pm, holiday gifts, Free event. 7083 Wagner Way, Gig Harbor, 253235-0012. www.thelodge-gigharbor.com.

African American Caregivers Forum Nov 10, 9am-3pm, free event features Dr. Jim DeMaine, presentations, exhibits, entertainment, lunch, prizes, Doubletree Hotel Southcenter, 16500 Southcenter Pky, 206-706-7084.

Free Downsizing Seminar Nov 14, 11am-noon, coffee & conversation on what to do with all your stuff, featuring move manager Christy Urdal of Next Step Transitions. refreshments, Meadowbrook Comm Ctr, 10517 35th Ave NE, Seattle, 206-914-9989, free but RSVP 206-914-9989.

Wisdom Cafés Free conversations for seniors, Nov 18, 2-3:30pm “Make New Friends Keep the Old” Shoreline Library 345 NE 175th 206-3627550; Nov 20, 2-3:30pm “How to infuse your days with enthusiasm and a sense of purpose” Richmond Beach Library 19601 21st Ave NW, Shoreline, 206-546-3522.

Enlightened Aging Nov 18, 2pm, physician and researcher Dr. Eric B. Larson offers practical advice on aging with resilience, Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th Street, 425-885-1861.

Kitchen Table Talks Nov 20, 1-2pm, join a lively monthly conversation about age-friendly communities open to all--call 206-386-1200 or tollfree 1-844-386-1200 (when prompted, enter code 6962239) or visit www.com/KTTnovember (when prompted, enter code 6962239). For additional information, visit www.seattle.gov/ agefriendly/events or, if you have questions about this event ahead of time, 206-386-1521.

Free Downsizing Events Kirk Vaux of Windermere and guest speaker present ins & outs of downsizing from your longtime family home, tips on sorting, packing & liquidation of possessions, 206-850-4570, visit www.kirkvaux.com for dates and locations.

Seniors Creating Art Dec 1&15, 2-part workshop, create a personalized comic book recap of your year, no experience needed, all supplies provided, bring short list of memorable 2018 events, Des Moines Library, 21620 11th Ave S, RSVP, 206824-6066.

Social Security Workshop Dec 3, 4-5:30pm, updates recent changes to SS, Health Dept Auditorium, 3629 S. D St, Tacoma, 253-798-4600, free – no rsvp needed.

A Calendar of Places to Go, Do or See…

See our full calendar at northwestprimetime.com/calendar

Irish Tenors Holiday Concert Dec 18, 7:30pm “We Three Kings” Irish Tenors Holiday Concert at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, benefiting the Ballard NW Senior Center. Tickets at www.benaroyahall.org, 206-215-4747.

Health Education

Medicare Advantage Plans Seminars Free events throughout November in Puget Sound locations, Providence Medicare Advantage Plans, Learn more at 866-995-2956 (TTY:771) or mytrueplans.com/print.

Pierce Co Caregiving Workshops Nov 5, 6:30pm Lakewood Library; Nov 6, 3pm University Place Library; Nov 7, 6:30pm South Hill Library; Nov 13, 4pm Summit Library.

Free Caregiving Class Nov 5, 2-3:30pm, Peter Kirk Sr Ctr, 352 Kirkland Ave, 425-587-3360.

Grief & Loss Retreat Nov 16-18, for those having lost loved one to cancer, $25, Harmony Hill, 360-898-2363.

Free Medical Safety Event Nov 17, 1-2:30pm, tips to protect yourself from medical harm at a hospital, doctor’s office or outpatient center, presented by Washington Advocates for Patient Safety; Des Moines Library, 21620 11th Ave S, 206-824-6066.

Learn about Naturopathic Medicine Nov 30, 11:30am-1:30pm, explore benefits of naturopathic medicine, including lunch, Shoreline Library, free, rsvp 206-367-6700.

Craft Markets/Bazaars

Holiday Marketplace Nov 2-3, 9am-3pm, over 50 artisans, gifts, food, bake sale, Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Dr, Bothell, 425-487-2441.

Holiday Craft Market Nov 2-3, 9am-4pm, 70 booths of handcrafted gifts, cafe & bake sale, hourly door prizes, free, Kent Sr Ctr, 600 E. Smith St, 253-856-5162.

Polish Fall Bazaar Nov 3-4, noon-6pm, Polish arts, crafts, gifts, Polish food & music (2:30pm) 1714 18th Ave, Seattle, 206-322-3020, www.polishhome.org Artisans Festival Nov 5, 3-8pm & Nov 6 10am-6pm, handicrafts, jewelry, wearable art, treats, wine pull, raffle, benefits Children’s Hospital, Meridian Valley Country Club, 24830 136th Ave SE, Kent.

Holiday Shopping Bazaar Nov 9 & 10, 10:30am-4pm, holiday gifts, Free event. 7083 Wagner Way, Gig Harbor, 253235-0012.www.thelodge-gigharbor.com.

Finnish Community Bazaar Nov 10, 10am-3pm, food, crafts, gifts. Free admission, parking & coffee, Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, 206-362-1869.

NW Holiday Handmade Nov 16-17, 10am-5pm, gifts from local artists – ceramics, sculpture, textiles, prints, notecards, books, calendars, crafts & toys, Finnish Lutheran Church, 8504 13th Ave NW, Seattle, free.

28th Annual Christmas Bazaar Nov 17, 10-4, Collins Grange, 3404 E 120th, Tacoma. Free Admission. Free Parking.

Breakfast/lunch available

Veterans Day Events

Veterans Day Parade Nov 10, 11am, enjoy one of the largest Veterans Day parades in country travels along Main Street from E Street to A Street SW/NW in Auburn, 916-743-4343, auburnveteransparade.org.

Hollywood and the Homefront Nov 10, 2-3pm, historian John Jensen share rarely known stories from Hollywood’s war effort during WWII, Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave W. 425-776-8722.

NW Veterans Museum Nov 11, 11am-3pm NW Veterans Museum will thank veterans that visit the museum, 19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood, www.

NWVeteransMuseum.org The Veterans Day Project Nov 16-18, $15 or free for veterans, tells the stories of American soldiers over the last 100 years via letters written home, Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N “I” St, Tacoma, 253-272-2281.

Community Events

Better Bird Photography Nov 6, 7-8pm, professional photographer Alan Bauer, free, Lake Forest Park Library, 17171 Bothell Way NE, 206-362-8860.

Urban Trails Nov 8, 7-8:30pm hiking guidebook author explores NW trails close to home, free, Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th 206-362-7550.

State Budget Conference Nov 13, 8:30am-4:30pm, Gov. Inslee, community leaders, panel discussions, $95, Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, register at www. budgetmatters.org or call 206-262-0973.

Drop-In Genealogy Help Nov 14, 1-3pm, free, Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th 206-362-7550.

Free Des Moines Event Nov 19, 6:30pm “Tips and Tools to Survive a Busy Life,” Des Moines Library, 21620 11th Ave S, 206-824-6066.

Exhibits

Washington State History Museum Thru Jan 20, rare opportunity to see Jacob Lawrence’s “George Bush Series” conveys the story of George Bush, the first African American pioneer to settle in WA state, 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, 253-272-9747, www. washingtonhistory.org Seattle Art Museum Opens Oct 18, explore 5 centuries of the royal arts of India, www.seattleartmuseum.org

Comedy

Rita Rudner Nov 16, 8-10pm, a favorite Las Vegas comedian, Federal Way Performing Arts Center, 31510 Pet von Reichbauer Way S, 253-8357010, www.fwpaec.org

Theater

Seattle Rep Thru Nov 10 “A Thousand Splendid Suns” harrowing tale of two women in war-torn Kabul; thru Nov 25 “A People’s History” story-teller Mike Daisey explores US history not told in school; 206-443-2222, www.SeattleRep.org The Project Williams Thru Nov 18, Tony Kushner’s “A Bright Room Called Day”, Hillman City Collaboratory, pay what you can, www.thewilliamsproject.org UW Drama Nov 28-Dec 9, “Fefu and Her Friends” winner of nine Obie’s $10-$20, Meany Studio Theatre on UW campus, 206-543-4880.

SecondStory Rep Nov 30-Dec 23 “A Christmas Carol” Redmond, 425-881-6777.

Black Box Theatre Concerts, lectures, performances and more.

Edmonds Community College. Tickets and information, blackboxedcc.org or 425-640-1448.

Musical Theater

Wonderland Brunch Nov 2-Jan 27 (Sat/Sun) music, dance, theater and NW cuisine, Can Can, 94 Pike Place, Seattle, www.thecancan.com Village Theatre Thru Nov 18 (Everett); The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes, musical comedy, $29-$74, Iss 425-392-2202; Ev 425-257-8600.

Seattle Rep Nov 23-Dec 30, “In the Heights” hit by LinManuel Miranda, 206-443-2222.

Seattle Musical Theatre Nov 30-Dec 16, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, based on biblical tale

by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice, www. seattlemusicaltheatre.org

Choral Music

Northwest Chamber Choir Dec 2, 3pm & Dec 8, 7 :30pm Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, 7500 Greenwood Ave N. Bellevue Chamber Chorus Dec 15 at 7:30pm “Gloria” St Luke’s Lutheran Church in Bellevue & Dec 16 at 4pm Lake WA United Methodist Church in Kirkland; special senior prices, 425-522-3436 or www. bellevuechamberchorus.org.

Irish Tenors Holiday Concert Dec 18, 7:30pm “We Three Kings” Irish Tenors Holiday Concert at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, benefiting the Ballard NW Senior Center. Tickets at www.benaroyahall.org, 206-215-4747.

Jazz/Rock/Folk

Wayward Music Nov 2, clarinetist William O. Smith (formerly of Dave Brubeck Quartet), $5-$25 (free will offering – kids free), Chapel Performance Space, Good Shepherd Ctr, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle (SW corner 50th & Sunnyside in Wallingford) www.waywardmusic.org Native American Flute Songs Nov 3, 2-3:30pm, flute artist and storyteller Gary Stroutsos; Nov 15, 7-8:30pm learn to play the Native American flute, free, Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th 206-362-7550.

Seattle Jazz Vespers Nov 4, 6pm, Seattle First Baptist corner of Harvard & Seneca St, Seattle, free parking back of church, 1st Sundays thru June www. seattlejazzvespers.org Seattle’s Benaroya Hall Nov 8, John McLaughlin (has played shows with Billy Joel, Adele); Nov 16-17, Casa Patas Flamenco; Dec 1 Jim Brickman “Joyful Christmas”; Dec 2 “The Tenors Home for the Holidays” 206-215-4747, benaroyahall.org Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas Dec 1, 8pm, Historic Everett Theater, 2911 Colby Ave, Everett, 425-258-6766.

Edmonds Center for the Arts Jan 17, 7:30PM, Bella Gaia – inspired by astronauts who spoke about life-changing power of seeing earth from space features music, dance and NASA-immersive imagery. Pre-show talk included. Ap 5, 7:30PM, mandolin soloist and composer Danilo Brito playing the Choro music of Brazil. May 23, 7:30PM, Ronnie Spector and the Ronettes – female rock and roll from the 1960s. 410 Fourth Avenue North, Edmonds.

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Inspired by astronauts who spoke of the life-changing power of seeing the Earth from space, Bella Gaia illuminates the beauty of the planet and the interconnectedness of all things on Earth, blending music, dance, and NASA-immersive imagery.

Includes a pre-show talk 6:00–6:40 pm in the theatre.

Defining an entire era in pop music, Ronnie Spector is the embodiment of the heart, soul, and passion of female rock and roll in the 1960s. And to this day, no one has ever surpassed Ronnie’s powerful trademark vocals or her gutsy attitude.

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Birds for the Winter

Aging Gracefully

Enliven your garden viewing by attracting winter birds seen at or below your Seattle-area feeders. Some common visitors may include juncos, chickadees, house finches, goldfinch, sparrows (song, white and golden crowned), Bewick’s wren, robins, varied thrush, red breasted nuthatch, pine siskin, spotted towhees and a variety of woodpeckers. Enjoy.

shares inspiring stories from his experiences with patients, study participants, family and friends.

Another must-see person is Alexander McCall Smith, expert on medical law and bioethics who became a smash hit author at age 50 when The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency hit the stands. McCall Smith is former law professor who helped establish the University of Botswana law school; 20 years and 18 books later, the series is still going strong! The 19th book in the series, The Colors of All the Cattle, comes out November 6. Hear him speak at the Kirkland Performance Center on Thursday, November 15 at 7:30pm. Book sales from Third Place Books and signing will follow his talk. Visit www.kcls.org or call KCLS Readers Services at 425-3693485 for more information.

There are lights along the way as we each travel our individual road to enlightened aging. Join KCLS at one or both of these events. For more inspiration, see our booklist on KCLS.org/AgingGracefully, or call or stop in at your local library for more information. We are here for you! v

…by Melinda Myers

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Brighten your winter days by inviting birds into your landscape.

Their beauty and motion help enliven the garden and lighten your spirit. Not only do they provide entertainment, but also an opportunity for all ages to stay involved with nature year-round.

Feeders are a great way to increase the number and diversity of birds visiting your garden. Place feeders in a quiet, sheltered location where you can easily watch these visitors come and go. Avoid placing feeders too close to plants that provide easy places for squirrels to jump onto the feeders and cats to hide while hunting for a meal.

Select feeders to attract the type of birds you want to bring into the garden. Tube feeders with metal ports keep the seeds fairly clean and dry and are somewhat squirrel-resistant. Feeders with short perches attract small birds like chickadees and finches. Those with the perches above the feeding port are suitable for birds like goldfinches, chickadees and pine siskins that can feed upside down Thistle feeders and socks have extra small openings designed to hold the small seeds of thistle. You’ll find small songbirds like finches feeding at these. Suet feeders hold blocks of high energy food made of animal fat filled with seeds and berries. They attract woodpeckers, nuthatches, chickadees, titmice, jays and starlings.

Platform feeders attract the greatest variety of birds but give squirrels easy access to the seed. Plus, the open environment subjects the seeds to spoilage from damp weather and droppings from feeding birds. Enclosed hopper or house feeders are attractive to most birds, but once again the seed can be exposed to the weather and spoil.

Be sure to thoroughly clean the feeders monthly to avoid the spread of disease. Cover droppings and spoiled seed on the ground with a fresh layer of mulch.

Add additional feeding stations by dressing up your evergreens with bird-friendly ornaments. You can purchase seed coated ornaments or make your own. Roll an evergreen cone in peanut butter or suet and coat with birdseed. Coat a stale bagel with peanut butter and seed. Hang these on the tree with colorful yarn. Add a few orange slices and strings of cranberries for added food and color.

Keep the birds coming by adding a birdbath for a constant supply of water for drinking and bathing. Shallow birdbaths with sloping sides and a maximum depth of two inches in the center provide easy access for all birds. Keep the water flowing despite cold temperatures with the help of an immersion heater designed for birdbaths or purchase a birdbath with a built-in thermostatically controlled heater.

And once you create a bird-friendly environment you’ll be enjoying them year-round. Listen for their songs, watch them raise their young and thank them for helping keep garden pests under control.

In addition to feeders, plants are the easiest way to bring birds into your landscape. They provide seasonal food and shelter for the birds. Next time you’re planting, consider adding a few bird-friendly favorites for seasonal beauty that you can also enjoy. v Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books. She is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. Visit www.melindamyers.com.

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• Make a list of all current prescription drugs you take, the doses and how often. Then, use the Plan Finder at www.medicare.gov to compare Part D plans.

• Review the 2019 Medicare & You handbook. You should have received it by mid-October.

• If you have questions, call SHIBA at 1-800-562-6900 before you sign up.

• If you have limited income and need help paying for prescription drugs, check out Medicare’s “Extra Help” program.

To see if you qualify, SHIBA advisors can help you or you can contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 or go to www.socialsecurity. gov and click on Medicare.

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You can also visit www.insurance. wa.gov/shiba for more information. v

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The Great Outdoors

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Washington’s Bighorn Sheep …by Roger Urbaniak

Driving through the canyon between Ellensburg and Yakima we frequently enjoy sightings of bighorn sheep feeding or sometimes even fighting on the canyon walls. We also notice them as we drive up through the Okanogan from Wenatchee or along the Snake River cliffs in the southeast corner of the state. We’ve seen them in other states and Canada, too, but sightings close to home are somehow more special.

Sightings are savored and treasured – filling a hidden void of understanding nature and its creatures.

Bighorn sheep were considered extirpated in Washington around 1900 and not reintroduced until the 1960s.

Reintroduced animals were Mountain Bighorn sheep captured and brought here mostly from Canada. They have done well in Washington and number roughly 1300 according to Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), which manages the herds. Pneumonia

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outbreaks are an ongoing risk to the herd as it can be acquired from domestic sheep, which have formed a resistance. It is hoped the bighorn sheep will eventually develop their own immunity.

Nearly 100 sheep are born each year. When herd size exceeds desired numbers, some animals are captured and relocated to depleted areas while others can be hunted.

Money from selling permits goes back into a fund set aside for managing the herd.

We have observed two other species of sheep, Desert Bighorn and Sierra Nevada bighorn during our treasured VW Eurovan camper outings. Bighorn rams in our area usually range from 135 to 300 pounds and can live 11 to 12 years in the wild, while females are slightly smaller. Males from the Rocky Mountains can get up to 400 pounds while desert bighorns are slightly smaller

than our local animals.

During years of heavy snow WDFW will feed some sheep, especially near Naches west of Yakima. Wild elk are fed nearby during rough winter conditions.

It is definitely worth the excursion to see both during an outing. WDFW can help you plan your trip (509-575-2740). Last year, feeding was not required for either elk or bighorn sheep due to lack of snow.

Some years feeding will be daily and last for two-to-three months. Cost of feed has become so expensive recently that WDFW asks for donations and offers rides on the hay wagon while feeding elk. We have seen as many as 1500 elk come down to feed and on the same day admired over 100 bighorns.

The Yakama Nation reintroduced bighorn sheep and have recently begun programs to bring back antelope and bison on their reservation. Pronghorn antelope are doing well with the original herd of 100 animals, radio tagged for monitoring. Both bison and pronghorn were native to our state many years ago.

Possibly, with continued effort, we will see our land and its wildlife as it once was and be the richer for it. It takes work and the dedication of many to make it happen. Bighorn sheep in Washington have shown us that it at least is possible. v

Aging Gracefully …by Wendy Pender, KCLS Older Adults Program Coordinator

The publishing world is exploding with helpful books about aging! We are lucky in the Puget Sound region to hear in-person from some of these authors. On November 18 at 2pm, physician and research scientist Dr. Eric B. Larson will be at the Redmond Library (15990 NE 85th Street, 425-885-1861) to offer practical advice about growing old with resilience and foresight. His talk is based on his book, Enlightened Aging: Building Resilience for a Long Active Life.

Dr. Larson’s book proposes a path to resilience that may help you stave off disability until a very old age. Steps include: 1) being proactive about your health; 2) accepting the changes that come with growing older; and 3) building strong physical, mental and social reserves. Dr. Larson’s advice is based on his experience leading one of the world’s largest and longest research studies aimed at preventing dementia. He also continued on page 18

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