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UDITH KAHN STARTED running at age 40 but was derailed by a stroke in her late 50s and suffers from congestive heart failure. Now, at age 80, she can probably outwalk most of us. Kahn learned that while aging is inevitable, it doesn’t mean resigning yourself to a loss of mobility, flexibility and having fun. “Oh boy, am I kicking,” she says. Through her health insurance, Kahn qualified for SilverSneakers, a national fitness program available to more than 15 million Medicare beneficiaries. It allowed her to sign up at 24-Hour 4 NORTHWEST 50 PLUS METRO | APRIL 2019
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center, to grocery stores, and more. She does cardio at a local hospital twice a week and rides a stationary bike on two other days. Exercising has made her stronger, improved her mental acuity and keeps up her mood. “Do something,” she urges, “and you will be psychologically healthier.” When she doesn’t exercise, she notices she tends to feel more depressed. “Kahn is very social,” Quiring says. “She walks all over the place.” But walking is just one part of a healthy exercise plan. Quiring says weight machines and free weights should be used for resistance training, and that regular use of these strategies Karly Quiring (right) is a personal trainer working with Judith Kahn of Portland on her posture, balance and flexibility. P H OTOS CO U RT ESY O F 24 H O U R F I T N ESS
develops the strength and size of muscles, increases bone mass, and might even be more beneficial than aerobic exercise. It allows individuals to continue doing all the activities they like outside of the gym — getting up off the floor without help, rising in and out of chairs, lifting their grandchildren and reaching for things without pain. As we age, illness and health issues affect us more. Studies have shown a healthy lifestyle and tailored exercise plans can be effective ways to lower hypertension, risk of diabetes and arthritis of the hips and knees. Done regularly, Quiring says, exercises build muscle strength and mass, preserve bone density, and promote independence and vitality. Strength training can reduce the risk and symptoms of numerous chronic diseases, while also improving sleep and reducing depression.
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FTER THIS CRAZY WINter weather, many of us have been looking to amp up our fitness routine outdoors. But there’s one fitness activity that is independent of the weather — your local aquatic center. Exercising in water promotes healthy mobility, flexibility, arterial blood flow, stronger muscles, better balance and even stronger bones. If you have diabetes, an aerobic activity like swimming can be a very important part of your diabetes treatment plan, according to the U.S. Water Fitness Association. It will help you burn calories, lose weight and keep your blood sugars under control. But water fitness is more than just swimming laps. Albany Community Pool, for example, offers two senior fitness classes in the water, with plenty of warm, shallow water. “They love it, and they are well-attended,” says Amy Bennett, director, Albany Community Pool, of the fitness classes. “I can’t think of too many negatives for working out in the water. Usually, water is the best thing for you.” 6 NORTHWEST 50 PLUS METRO | APRIL 2019
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Meeting at the pool for a class, going with a friend or just working out with others is a great way to socialize. Benefits include having fun, fellowship with others, enjoying yourself while working hard, and feeling you’re taking part in a safe program. Bennett says her pool guests have become like family. “The instructor we have is great and always tries to make a personal connection with people,” she says, “as do the lifeguards. It’s good exercise and they love to socialize with each other. They rally together when someone is sick or injured.” The psychological benefits range from helping develop a positive attitude and contributing to a feeling of well-being, to learning patience, releasing stress and renewing your energy. Visit your local pool and sign up for a class. It’s never too late to take the plunge.
WHY IS EXERCISE IN THE WATER BETTER THAN OUT OF THE WATER? ▶▶BUOYANCY: The water property allows you to do exercises that are difficult on land. When your neck is above water, 90 percent of your body is buoyant, so you are not hitting the floor as hard as you would on land. ▶▶RESISTANCE: There is continual resistance to every move you make. The water offers 12 to 14 percent more resistance than when on land. And it doesn’t allow for sudden body movements. ▶▶COOLING EFFECTS: Water disperses heat more efficiently, so there is less chance of overheating. The water continuously cools the body. Exercise in the water is cooler and more comfortable than it is on land.
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WHAT EXERCISE OPTIONS ARE THERE IN THE WATER? ▶▶WATER WALKING: Moving forward, backward and to the side, using regular, short, quick or long steps, in waistdeep or chest-deep water. ▶▶WATER AEROBICS: Full body rhythmic exercises conducted in shallow and/or deep water for 20 minutes or more, designed to provide cardiovascular benefits. ▶▶WATER TONING/STRENGTH TONING: Upper and lower body moves designed to strengthen, firm and sculpt the muscles by using the resistance of the water and/or water exercise equipment. Use equipment available at most pools, such as noodles, dumbbells and foam boards. ▶▶FLEXIBILITY TRAINING: Large movements using each body part’s full range of motion, along with full body stretches. ▶▶WATER THERAPY AND REHABILITATION: Procedures in the water designed and implemented for special clinical purposes. These can often help with balance and fall prevention. ▶▶WATER YOGA AND RELAXATION: Yoga takes to the water. Try gentle, easy-flowing moves using the water as a relaxation medium. ▶▶DEEP WATER RUNNING: Simulating land running in the water depth where the feet do not touch the bottom of the
pool. Use a flotation device to keep your head above water, but try various running styles, drills and other methods. ▶▶WALL EXERCISES: Use the pool wall for support to isolate various body parts. This can be particularly useful for stretching before and after a workout. ▶▶WATER FITNESS PRODUCTS: Visit any pool and you’ll see a wall full of exercise tools designed to help you get fit in the water. Try them out, ask questions and have a little fun. ▶▶LAP SWIMMING: Don’t rule out the old standby. If you’re a proficient swimmer, swimming back and forth using various swimming strokes is a possibility. However, even lap swimmers should consider other forms of water exercises in addition to lap swimming. ☸
Of note Follow the hashtag #waterfitness on Instagram to see water trends around the world. Ready to try floating boards, or maybe donning a mermaid tail? Other trends include pole dancing, floating bikes, underwater treadmills and spin classes, and even a rock wall over a pool where water will soften your fall. Get out there and have a little fun.
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F YOU WERE to ask the average person about habits they’d like to improve, nutrition would undoubtedly be at the top of the list. We hear so much about eating healthy that it’s becoming embedded in our consciousness as a top priority. There are only a couple of issues stopping us from adopting a healthy diet. First of all, it’s much easier to eat junk food — it’s often cheaper and faster to eat food that just isn’t good for you. Secondly, there is a clash of information on specific diets and what ultimately constitutes a healthy diet, so it’s always a good idea to discuss a dietary change with your doctor before you implement it. However, if you’re interested in how improving your nutrition helps your heart health in particular, that’s a topic on which everyone can agree.
Nutrition and heart disease risk factors
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excessive alcohol are also considered to be quiet heart killers, so limit their intake. to the quality of our nutrition. It often isn’t the only factor, but diet, itself, is significant enough to make a substantial positive impact on your health when you change it for the better. Poor nutrition and lifestyle habits mostly cause hypertension (high blood pressure) and atherosclerosis (plaque build-up on artery walls.) Since both are also the building blocks of most cardiovascular diseases, the connection is too important to ignore.
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Doctors and research scientists agree that certain foods can harm your heart health by causing high cholesterol and hypertension. A diet high in saturated and trans fats is generally considered a disaster waiting to happen. Avoid too much butter and fried food, as well as skin and outside fat on your meat. Another item to avoid is sodium, so try cutting down on salt and especially snacks. Finally, added sugar and
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Make peace with your past By B . L E E COY N E
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LL OF US POSSESS A past. When we look back, some days seem triumphant while others are viewed more as downers. I actually see life’s long journey as a precarious “scales of justice” metaphor with masks of both comedy and tragedy. That past leaves a delicate imprint, does it not? For me, it goes beyond nostalgia. The past might subdue paranoia and diminish the unwanted scars of trauma. As I’ve thought about my own past and the journey I’ve taken, it’s helpful to rename my personal history as “yesterdata.” For me, this “data” is filled with vivid milestones that gave shape to who I am today. It is the same for all of us. “Yesterdata” requires being honest with ourselves since we all suffer speed bumps. These are the areas to query
within ourselves. Here are just a few of the influences that help shape our lives and ways we “collect data” in our own histories. FAMILY IMPACT — What parent had the greater influence on our value system? What about on our sense of self-discipline? How did your siblings play a role in your upbringing, value systems and imprint on life? SCHOOLING — How would our peers remember us? Which subject was your favorite and why? Where did it lead you? CAREER CHOICE — Who were our role models? How did we decide the career path to take? What proved to be the trait that was most effective at work? MARRIAGE — As teens, what quality were we most attracted to? What ultimately drew us to our mate? Have there been major changes over the
years, and how does it affect you? These questions can form the framework to review our journey in life. It can constitute a valued gift for family and friends, while looking squarely in the mirror at ourselves. “Yesterdata” is a way to embrace our past, make peace with some regrets, and reflect on the many great joys. Take the time to write it all down. Reflect on who you are and how you got there. Are there still lessons left to learn? How will you learn them? How will you help others, including future generations? If you don’t like to write, find a voice recorder that fits your style and start talking. Don’t hold back. Be raw and honest. It is your life, your imprint. Yes, this is a way to embrace the past, but it also conveys the present and can be a path to our future. That’s a lesson worth preserving. ☸
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Race to the finish By D O N M C L E A N
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At age 75, Milliman decided she needed more exercise and joined the Obsidian Walking Club in Eugene. She loved the hiking, both in and out of town. But what is life if you’re not continuing to improve, master new challenges and have more fun? Here’s part of my interview with Colleen Milliman. Q: Can you walk (or run) us through the experiences and thought process that got you racing at age 90? A: Always active, and loving to walk and hike, my grandson Carl noted I walked faster than most older folks could run. So, we checked it out at a high school in Springfield, and he was right. A few months later I ran the mile at the Hayward Classic. On the last lap I was dead last, hugely disappointed, and embarrassed that I was holding up the meet — until people started clapping. Q: Your second race, a few months later in Portland, is another fascinating story. What happened there? A: I ran a world record in the 800 (6:16.55), but it was not accepted because the race was not clocked to a thousandth of a second. (She raced again at the Hayward Classic last May.) Q: What is your workout schedule? Any diet tips for the younger crowd, that is, the rest of us? A: I’m at the In Shape Gym thrice weekly. In addition, I ride a stationary bike four times a week, do 75 squats daily, walk two to three miles a day — sometimes with my son Greg’s leashed Akita, a 95-pound dog who tries to run as often as I allow her to do so. I eat moderately, no junk. Q: You run on a replaced knee and with a post-surgical back. P H OTOS BY PAU L W. H A RV EY I V
“Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. Laughing at yourself is therapeutic. Laughing is my medication.� COLLEEN MILLIMAN
Thoughts and advice on strenuous activity by seniors? A: Be careful. Know your body and heed its warnings. Rest and heal as necessary. Icing is good. I take no medications. Q: What are your future race plans? A: To run the 400, 800 and the mile — as long as I can. I plan to live to age 125. Q: What are some of the tough choices you’ve made that make you who you are? A: Deciding to work through arthritic pain and to always keep moving, no matter what. Q: What’s the best decision you’ve made in your running career? A: Joining the Tracktown USA community and receiving all the support and enthusiasm. Q: What advice would you give to your younger self at age 75? A: You’re never too old to try and pursue new adventures. I started climbing mountains in my 70s — McLaughlin at age 75, Diamond Peak at age 77, and the Santos in the Swiss Alps at age 80. Q: What is a quote you live by? A: Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. Laughing at yourself is therapeutic. Laughing is my medication.
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ACK WHEN I WAS A NEWbie gardener, I planted marigolds in April. The nursery had them for sale in little four-inch pots and they looked so healthy and sweet. I figured the nursery wouldn’t steer me wrong, and I wanted to get ahead of the game and get everything done, so I could sit back and enjoy my garden throughout the summer. Well, not really “sit back.” I was, after all, raising four children.
Those poor plants. What the slugs didn’t eat turned to mush thanks to the cool, spring rains that Oregon is famous for. I couldn’t understand why they wouldn’t grow. But thanks to the school of many hard knocks I learned that certain plants require warmth — both air and soil — in order to thrive. Marigolds and most other summer “bedding plants” are heat-lovers. What a concept. Fast forward 30-plus years and although experience has taught me a lot, I’m still learning. Case in point: Last year I planted a Ribes (flowering current) in a spot I
like to call my “woodland” because the neighbor’s tall birch trees, growing just a few feet on their side of the fence, provide dappled shade here for most of the day. For reasons I still don’t quite understand, that poor Ribes just wasn’t happy. A few weeks ago, I dug it up. It’s still alive so I planted it in a pot, set it in my plant triage area and will see if I can get it to whisper to me what’s wrong and what I can do to make it happy. Meanwhile, I’ve been mulling over what shrub might be happy in that spot. A few years ago, I would have gone to my own garden library or to the local
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Founded and maintained by the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden to our north in Washington, Great Plant Picks is comprised of a selection committee of horticulturists from Oregon, Washington and British Columbia who evaluate plants and select only the best performers for inclusion in their recommendations. Each year they add to the growing list of plants that pass their test. View their entire list on the website or narrow it down to groups of plants such as “shrubs for shade,” “flowers with bright colors,” and many other options. Additionally, these websites have many colorful photos of plants to lust over. With the information I’ve gathered, Mahonia x ‘Charity’ is my choice to replace the Ribes. I love that it produces fragrant flowers in winter for the resident Annas hummingbirds; that it has year-round, distinctive foliage; and because it is a selection of our native Oregon Grape, it is adaptive to our Pacific Northwest climate. ☸
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April 2019 ENJOY THIS SPRING SHOWER OF LOCAL EVENTS
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APRIL 28) “A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING,” Broadway Rose New Stage, 12850 SW Grant Ave., Tigard. 503-620-5262.
AUTO SWAP MEET, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland. $7. $10 parking. Portlandraceway.com.
MARCH 30 — SATORI MEN’S CHORUS: OUR SONGS OF PEACE, 7:30 p.m., Central Portland, 1820 NE 21st Ave., Portland. $15/$7.
5 — FESTIVE FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS, 1:30 p.m., Multnomah County Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave., Portland. Free.
MARCH 31 — PORTLAND CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, “Monsters and Mandolins,” 3 p.m., Agnes Flanagan Chapel at Lewis and Clark College, Portland. Portlandchamberorchestra.org.
Museum, 7 p.m., Elsie Stuhr Senior Center, 5550 SW Hall Blvd., Beaverton. $3. Historicbeaverton.org. VOLUNTEER IN A LEGACY HEALTH HEALING GARDEN INFORMATION SESSION, 10 a.m. Legacyhealth.org/ gardens.
10 — CELEBRATE EARTH DAY GARDEN TOUR, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Emanuel Children’s Garden, 2801 N. Gantenbein Ave., Portland.
11 — CELEBRATE EARTH DAY GARDEN TOUR, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meridian Park Healing Garden, 19300 SW 65th Ave., Tualatin.
1 — PINK MARTINI WITH MEOW MEOW: HOTEL AMOUR, 7:30 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. $35+. Orsymphony.org.
13 — VINE2WINE, 7 to 10 p.m., Tualatin Public Library, 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave. $45. Tualatinlibraryfoundation.org.
SONGWRITER CIRCLE: CAL SCOTT AND RICHARD MOORE WITH GUEST BETH WOOD, 7 p.m., The Vault at Gastro Mania, 7850 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland. $15. Woodcircle.brownpapertickets.com.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, “Early Scottish Research,” 10 a.m. to noon, Brookwood Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy., Hillsboro. Free. 503-716-8029.
2 — INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE, 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Marshall Center, 1009 McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver, Wash. $2. kendew@gmail. com. CELEBRATE EARTH DAY GARDEN TOUR, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Good Samaritan Stenzel Healing Garden, 1015 NW 22nd Ave., Portland.
3 — THE OWYHEE RIVER JOURNALS WITH BONNIE OLIN, 7 p.m., Mazama Mountaineering Center, Holman Auditorium, 527 SE 43rd Ave., Portland. Free. 541-998-1291. PRIME TIMERS DINING CLUB 20TH ANNIVERSARY, 6 p.m., M&M Restaurant, 137 N. Main Ave., Gresham. Pat, 503-936-5861. HOPE, a dementia support group, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Providence Medical Imaging Center Tanasbourne, Building A, 18530 NW Cornell Road, #100, Hillsboro. 503-922-2823. 18 NORTHWEST 50 PLUS METRO | APRIL 2019
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6 — FARM FEST AND PLOWING COMPETITION, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Yamhill Valley Heritage Center, 11275 SW Durham Lane, McMinnville. $8. Yamhillcountyhistory.org. HOPE, a dementia support group, 11 a.m. Saturdays, The Community at Marquis, 19805 SW Boones Ferry Road, Tualatin. 503-522-8320.
7 — FILM: “PRICED OUT,” 1:30 p.m., Multnomah County Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave., Portland. Free. 9 — BEAVERTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: ELLEN CRAUTHERS, director of Newell Pioneer Village
14 — SONS OF NORWAY GRIEG LODGE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND BIRTHDAY BRUNCH, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave., Portland. $12/$6. info@ glscholarshipfund.org. EAST COUNTY COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA AND PORTLAND METRO CONCERT BAND, “Two for Your Enjoyment,” 3 p.m., Horner Performing Arts Center, David Douglas High School, 1400 SE 130th Ave., Portland. Free. STREET ROOTS VENDOR POETRY READING, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Multnomah County Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave., Portland. Free. CELEBRATE NATIONAL POETRY MONTH, with Dale Champlin and Penelope Scambly Schott, 3 p.m., Stickman’s Brew Pub, 40 N. State St., Lake Oswego. Donations of canned goods/cash taken.
16 — RIVERS EAST VILLAGE
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INFORMATIONAL MEETING, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Clackamas County Fire Station, 6600 SE Lake Road, Milwaukie. Riverseastvillage.org.
19 — RIVERS EAST VILLAGE: LET’S DO COFFEE, 10 a.m., inside Oak Grove Fred Meyer (Oak Grove at McLaughlin). Riverseastvillage.org.
17 — CELEBRATE EARTH DAY
(THROUGH APRIL 20) COLUMBIA DANCE COMPANY: “SWAN LAKE” AND MORE, 7 p.m., Royal Durst Theater, 3101 Main St., Vancouver, Wash. $15/$10. 360-737-1922.
GARDEN TOUR, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Salmon Creek Healing Garden, 2211 NE 139th St., Vancouver, Wash. “BUILDING RESILIENCE IN CHILDREN EXPOSED TO FAMILY VIOLENCE,” a panel discussion, 2 to 4 p.m., Gray Gables Estate, 3009 SE Chestnut St., Portland. 503-908-9401.
18 — CELEBRATE EARTH DAY GARDEN TOUR, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mount Hood Healing Garden, 24800
20 — ANNUAL HOUSE OF DREAMS CAT SHELTER PLANT AND VEGAN BAKE SALE, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 7634 SE Morrison St., Portland. hodplantsale@gmail.com. BABY BOOMERS SOCIAL CLUB, with Drop Dead Red, 7 to 10:30 p.m.,
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26 — (THROUGH APRIL 28) OREGON POTTERS ASSOCIATION’S 37TH ANNUAL CERAMIC SHOWCASE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Oregon Convention Center, Hall A-1, Portland. Free. 30 — WHY DIY? SELFSUFFICIENCY AND AMERICAN LIFE, 7 p.m., Tualatin Public Library, 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave. Free. ☸
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Sophie is a 13-year-old cat that came in with two other cats that were looking for new homes as her “parents” are downsizing and can’t take all of their pets with them. They were acquired from their daughter but due to her husband’s allergies they lived with her parents for the past eight years. Currently Sophie is living with other cats in one of our colony rooms with about five other cats. She has been here a bit over one week and seems to be adjusting well to her different life. When she walked closely by another cat that was taking up most of the space on a shelf lined with cushions that cat swatted at her and was completely ignored. Sophie is known to be a sweet cat that is independent and adventurous. She’s also a bit of a talker and loves being a lap cat. She will reward you with purrs when giving her chin and cheeks gentle rubs. Sophie has been an indoor cat for all her life. Although she has lived with dogs, she might enjoy a dog-free household. The information about her on our website indicates that she might like to go home with Thomas; however, he has already been adopted. You can watch her video at oregonhumane.org/adopt/ details/228766/. To adopt Sophie (shelter number (228766) or other cats, dogs, rabbits, birds or rodents visit the Oregon Humane Society, 1067 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland. Call 503-285-7722. Her special senior adoption fee of $15 includes spay, microchip ID, collar and OHS ID tag, initial vaccines, courtesy veterinarian exam, 30 days free PetPlan health insurance and plenty of support and information from OHS. For more information visit oregonhumane.org. ☸
Dan is a mellow, curious, and charming fellow. This 8-year-old may look rough and tough, but he’s a real softie. Dan is a big snuggler and really enjoys being close to you. He loves lap time and gives kisses. In fact, he enjoys petting so much that he’ll sometimes drool a bit. His coat, dry from a poor diet before coming for the shelter, is continuing to improve, and he likes being brushed.
DAN Dan is FIV+, and like any cat who is FIV+, he needs to live exclusively indoors, and will need regular veterinary checkups. You can ask the CAT staff more about FIV. The adoption fee for Dan is $15 at Cat Adoption Team, 14175 SW Galbreath Dr., Sherwood. ☸
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Murphy took stunning black and white photos of each woman, while Payne designed, wrote and managed the project. In all, they met and interviewed more than 140 women. For both women, they say the project has been one of the most inspirational things they’ve ever done. “Each woman had a unique story and through meet and greets, signings and other promotional events, (we) built deep and meaningful relationship with many of the Rosies,” Murphy says. Now, many of these women have died. Of the first few calendars, there are only three women still living. Murphy and Payne broadened their reach and, thanks to the assistance of the national Rosie Association, they met with women across the country. They produced one calendar of women all from Lewis County, Washington, and one calendar of women all from Eugene. Seeking and photographing women from the Portland will be their final calendar. Contact Cindy Payne, cpollyc@comcast.net or 206-3243372; or Robin Murphy, rlm@alaskancopper.com or 206-3828428. Learn more at wawomenintrades.com. ☸
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Classifieds UNITS FOR RENT HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS for senior citizens 62 or older, disabled and/or handicapped is currently accepting applications for our one bedroom waiting list. We are committed to providing equal housing opportunities. All utilities paid. Briarwood Manor, 643 Manbrin, Keizer, OR 97303, 541-928-2545.
WANTED WANTED: PAPA/GRANDSON car or panel project. 1930’s to 1960’s or parts. Call 503995-3194. Thanks! I BUY VINYL RECORDS. Paying cash for rock, jazz, blues, soul, etc. Located in PDX area. Please call 323-301-5746. BASEBALL & SPORTS MEMORABILIA wanted. Buying old cards, pennants, autographs, photographs, tickets, programs, Pacific Coast League, etc. Alan, 503-481-0719.
DIABETIC TEST STRIPS WANTED. Paying top dollar! Free local pickup. Call Sharon, 503-679-3605. CASH FOR GOOD CONDITION reloading equipment & supplies. 541-905-5453. CASH FOR PRE 1980 sport & non-sport cards, model kits, comic books, pre 1960’s magazines. Private collector. 503-3137538. WANTED: MOTORHOME OR TRAILER for a family member displaced from their home. Must be 1995 or newer. I have CASH. If needs work, that’s ok. 503-269-2947.
MISCELLANEOUS NEED A WILL? CALL Sal Catalano, “The Lawyer That Makes House Calls,” for an appointment in your home. 541-525-2884. Powers of Attorney-Advance DirectivesTrusts. www.CatalanoLawPC.com.
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only one small part of the retina; however, it is the most sensitive and gives us sharp central vision. When it degenerates, macular degeneration leaves a blind spot right in the center of vision, making it difficult or impossible to recognize faces, read a book, or pass the driver’s vision test. Nine out of 10 people who have macular degeneration have the dry form. New research suggests vitamins can help. The British medical journal BMC Ophthalmology recently reported that
was prescribed bioptic telescopic glasses to read signs and see traffic lights farther away. Dr. Cusic also prescribed microsope glasses for reading newspapers and menus in restaurants. As the patient puts it, “My regular glasses didn’t help too much – it was like looking through a fog. These new telescopic glasses not only allow me to read signs from a farther distance, but make driving much easier. I’ve also used them to watch television so I don’t have to sit so close. I don’t know why I waited to do this; I should have come sooner.” “Bioptic telescopes can cost over $2,000,” said Dr. Cusic, “especially if we build them with an automatic sunglass.” “The major benefit of the bioptic telescope is seeing faces better and possibly regaining driving privileges as they are legal for passing the driving test for Oregon and Washington.”
A scene as it might be viewed by a person with age-related macular degeneration.
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56% of patients treated with a high-dose combination of vitamins experienced improved vision after six months. TOZAL Comprehensive Eye Health Formula is now available by prescription from eye doctors. While age is the most significant risk factor for developing the disease, heredity, smoking, cardiovascular disease, and high blood pressure have also been identified as risk factors. Macular degeneration accounts for 90% of new legal blindness in the U.S. While there is currently no cure, promising research is being done on many fronts. “My job is to figure out everything and anything possible to keep a person functioning, especially driving,” says Dr. Cusic. A patient came to see Dr. Cusic; she wanted to keep her driver’s license and
www.seattlelowvision.com For more information and a FREE telephone consultation, call us today: Offices in Vancouver, WA & Kirkland, WA Ross Cusic, O.D. Low Vision Optometrist, IALVS Member