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are not familiar with the condition. As many as 25% of those over the age of 50 have some degree of macular degeneration. The macula is 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 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 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.” To learn more about bioptic telescopes or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Cusic, give us a call at 1-877823-2020. You can also visit our website at: 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
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TAKE THIS ADVICE FROM A LOCAL CAREER COACH AND MOVE PAST YOUR FEARS RE YOU IN A DEAD-END JOB? HOW ABOUT working in a good job that you no longer enjoy?
Being employed is good, but what’s holding you back from changing jobs or even careers? According to AARP, moving on to something new is the “new normal,” with two-thirds of American workers ages 50 and older changing jobs or moving into entirely different occupations. It may sound stressful, AARP reports, until you actually do it and find that you have an exciting new career underway. If fear is holding you back, a career coach may be the answer. Jennifer Anderson, herself a “high tech refuge,” helps others find satisfying careers. She offers tips to beat the top seven challenges every re-careerist faces. If you’re tired of the stress that goes with your job, you’re not alone. “I see many people, the majority of whom are women, who have great jobs and strong careers but they are
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not enjoying themselves,” Anderson says. “They are working two to two-and-a-half jobs since the recession of 2008. Since then, they are being asked to do more than they used to and working really long hours. They feel they have so much to give but don’t want the same pressure.” Concerns about being “too old” to change jobs or careers Jennifer keep many employees from Anderson making a change. “Ageism is a real fear and starts as young as 35,” she says. “People are worried about retirement fund risks. They don’t have a clear vision of how to make a change so that stops them cold. I help them figure out what they want to do.” She helps her clients explore their talents, interests, values, lifestyles, financial pictures and work environment. Not being up-to-date on technology beyond common internet use is a big challenge. It can keep us intimidated to move on. We also fear we will need advanced education. Anderson assures us that what most need is more training, and which can be accessed through very low cost or no cost sources. She recommends LYND.com offered through
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JONI PORTMANN JOINED HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND HASN’T LOOKED BACK
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HEN JONI PORTMANN RETIRED FROM 36 years as a dental hygienist, she quips that she laid around doing nothing for a year until she almost had bedsores.
Then she became a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and not only “found a home,” but shed 75 pounds. These days you will find her climbing ladders and helping to build duplexes and triplexes. We found her onsite, with background “music” the sound of construction workers. “They say when you get to be my age you find it hard to make new friends,” says Portmann, 63, “but now I have friends of all ages. We laugh a lot.” When the buoyant Portmann was on the brink of retirement she gravitated to Habitat’s booth at Pioneer Courthouse Joining Habitat for Humanity has helped Joni Portmann in many ways, including losing 75 pounds. 6 NORTHWEST 50 PLUS METRO | AUGUST 2019
Square’s volunteer fair. She signed up to learn about opportunities. On her first day in 2017, she encountered freezing rain and snow, but she didn’t let it stop her. “I’d like to think it was a bit of divine intervention guiding me to commit to volunteering with Habitat,” she says. Now, she’s a much-enjoyed regular among the volunteers. She greets every day with a smile on her face, and happily shares her good humor and delicious baked goods with her co-workers. But it’s the ability to see a finished product that brings her the most joy. “To see a raw construction site transform into someone’s actual home, knowing a bit of my sweat equity played a part, is something I’m proud of,” she says. She listens and learns daily, working alongside other professionals that include people working in the fields of medicine, architecture and business, and knowing the “mission is good.” She’s effusive in praising the quality of the work. The construction is “so energy efficient, I’d kill to have P H OTOS BY B R I A N J I M
a house this tight,” Portmann says. “Habitat does not cut corners.” Her favorite jobs are installing siding, flooring and carpenter work. Portmann is just naturally curious so she is always asking questions. She praises her co-workers as well as staff for their patience. Now, she can’t even fathom not volunteering with Habitat, but understands this type of work is not for everyone. For those who can’t do construction work, Habitat has other volunteer opportunities. One job is a “site host,” where the volunteer signs people in, gets coffee or does other small jobs. Volunteering for Habitat has benefitted Portmann in many ways. In addition to losing 75 pounds, she also feels much less stressed. And when she isn’t driving fence posts or installing exterior siding, she enjoys golfing, and rooting for the Oregon State Beavers, her favorite football team. She also donates her time to other nonprofits such as SnowCap Community Charities, and hopes to continue volunteering for as many years as possible. ☸
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ON’T YOU JUST LOVE OREGON SUMMERS? Living in this beautiful part of the world is a privilege we should never take for granted. For the most part we can count on reliably warm days with low humidity and cool, pleasant nights. Also, unlike other months of the year, if we plan outdoor activities in August we can pretty much be assured they won’t be rained-out. In fact, by now it’s usually been quite a while since we’ve seen any measurable rain. The downside to our dry summers is that much of our landscape veers toward tawny-brown. This truth makes the principle of planting climate-adaptive, native plants very
appealing — plants that can take the dog days of summer and still look terrific. I have no trouble admitting that my early years of gardening were pretty pathetic. The garden wasn’t terrible in spring and early summer with lots of pretty flowers. But come August, I’d walk out into a backyard that rivaled the Sahara with a brown lawn and wilted flowers on crisp stems, protruding from cracked, toasted clay. Watering was a lesson in futility, dragging a heavy, leaky hose around to give the weeds a drink while a faint “chaching” rippled through my consciousness when I thought about the ensuing water bill. I was usually soaked but the soil was still bone dry or it would be again in a few hours. Discouragement, frustration and muddy feet fueled my obsessive search for improvement. Forget spring, it’s easy to
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design a garden that looks good in May. I needed a garden that looked good in August. The sunny areas were a design challenge in and of themselves but what became a priority was creating a respite from the heat. That respite would require three things: shade, water and the color green. I studied garden books and magazines, (this was pre-internet), visited other gardens and nurseries and spent numerous hours standing outside with a pencil and paper, conceptualizing my August dream garden. By the patio, I planted a Japanese maple seedling that I had earlier dug up from under its parent tree in the front yard. (I was gardening on a shoestring.) It took a few years for that little thing to grow tall enough to provide the shade I was craving but it thrived and now it’s a towering tree that spans 20 feet. Under its canopy, the air is a good five to 10 degrees cooler. Not far from that tree, I dug a wide hole and installed a pond with a submersible pump. The sound of water trickling over the rocks in that shady spot makes for a definite cooling effect. For plants, I incorporated ferns, ground covers and moss to give the illusion of a woodland setting. Taller, leafy perennials such as Podophyllum, hosta and ornamental grasses create an interesting and diverse planting scheme. Yes, I still have to drag my hose around but now I utilize the lightweight, super easy to use Pocket Hose. My mantra is to work smarter, not harder. If you don’t have a shady oasis to escape to when the mercury rises, this fall will be a good time to get started. Nurseries usually mark down their remaining trees so you can get a good deal on a nice specimen. Planting in fall will give your tree time to get established before next summer’s heat. Additionally, an internet search will supply you with lots of inspiration for creating your shady oasis. If you can’t plant a tree, at least get an umbrella and a comfy chair. Grab something cool to drink and enjoy our Oregon. ☸
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We know that this becomes even more essential as the body ages. Perhaps you may have a regular workout routine to keep your body moving. However, when we have occasional “setbacks,” we become more cautious and perhaps less apt to venture into a class or gym. There is a gentle yet powerful option that can be added to and even benefit an existing routine. The ancient healing art of qi gong (“chee gong”) is gaining momentum and acceptance in Western medicine. The Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic and other major medical institutions are now offering classes in this energy exercise as an adjunct to the healing process. Referred to as a “moving meditation,” the rhythmic movements of qi gong are repetitive and gentle. Coordinated with relaxed breath and mind intention, the forms are easily learned. They allow for physical limitations and can even be practiced from a seated position. Qi gong is the basis of tai chi and all
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can serve as a large contributor. With this external focus, we deplete ourselves, losing our sense of self. A practice such as qi gong can effectively bring about the necessary relaxation needed for self-healing. External events become less intense as we learn to move more gracefully through the changes of our lives. As the body becomes quiet, the mind becomes quiet as well. Our relaxed qi gong posture expresses confidence and strength in our stance. This grounding is critical for creating calm in the eye of life’s storms. When we cultivate and nurture ourselves, we effect healing in world at large. Qi gong helps us develop our energetic “armor” against the invasive toxins in our air, our food, and sometimes in our relationships or places of employment. Energy forms the basis of medicine in many cultures. It is encouraging that our Western culture is embracing this self-healing method. It is also a financially viable health care supplement. Is there anything really as important as our health and longevity? Make the decision today to prioritize your health and well-being. ☸
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TEP INSIDE ABBEY CREEK VINEYARD AND Winery, and you’ll notice right away this isn’t your typical experience – hip hop music plays in the background, family pictures are posted on the wall, and you’re greeted by Bertony Faustin, Oregon’s first black winemaker. This spot is not just about the wine either — it’s about building community and inspiring others, says Faustin, who likes to say he’s “half man, half amazing.” The son of Haitian parents, Faustin definitely marches to his own beat. A former anesthesiologist technician — and a teetotaler — Faustin tried opening the first winery in Multnomah County, but ultimately was bested by zoning laws that require vineyards be located in land zoned exclusively for farm use. He’s now growing grapes in North Plains, a small town in Washington County just north of Hillsboro. Abbey Creek is a small batch winery by design. Faustin produces six varieties and sells out his 1,500 cases every year. Bertony Faustin brings much to the table, from his medical background to his Haitian roots. 12 NORTHWEST 50 PLUS METRO | AUGUST 2019
While he hosts a monthly dinner open to the public, he only sells his wine by the bottle, through his website, or by the glass at Society Hotel in downtown Portland. The hotel has historic significance because at one time it was the only place a black person could lodge if they were traveling through Portland. On a personal level, Faustin says he seeks to live up to his father’s legacy of tenacity and resilience. “My father, who did not know the language when he arrived in this country with his family, began work as a janitor and eventually worked his way up to management in a linen factory,” Faustin says. At the time they arrived in the 1960s, Haitian immigrants were labeled as “boat people” or “Uncle Tom.” “My father took what he had and made it work for him,” he says. “I did the same.”
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After his father’s death, Faustin began to evaluate his own life, his happiness and career at OHSU. “It’s up to us to what that change is going to be,” he says. “For me, the winery is about the relationships with people.” He believes strongly that sacrifices are required to get the things we want, and he’s more interested in influencing P H OTO BY C H A D B ROW N
others to think on what they can do, rather than what they can’t. He was coached and encouraged by his friend Eldridge Brossard to consider opening his own business, and attributes much to Brossard for his advice about business. “He says that in business you need to separate facts from feelings,” Faustin says. “His coaching has changed all my relationships, both personal and business. I had to decide early on that we weren’t to do it the way everyone else does.” He “jumped right in” by working at a winery for a year. He enrolled in a course at Chemeketa Community
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College but left after three months, opting to seek out advice from those currently in the industry. He credits Jason Bull at David Hill Winery for leading him forward. He has grown the vineyard from five to 15 acres, but he’s not interested in becoming a large enterprise, and only has one employee. He attracts about 200 visitors a month.
The tasting room isn’t fancy, but it’s welcoming. Wine barrels take up about half of the space and visitors can see where the grapes are crushed, fermented and aged. “Good vibes attract visitors, not just the wine,” Faustin says.
An inspiration to others Being a winemaker allows Faustin a platform to “inspire and empower people because of who I am,” he says. “I am not everything for everyone. I tell people, ‘Own who you are.’” He has spoken to groups through Oregon Humanities, and given interviews with the Washington Post, the
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ANY OF US DREAM OF HAVING THE TIME to paint and explore our artistic side when we’re no longer working full-time. It’s part of our desire to keep mental acuity as we age. Here, we talk to three women who have found the joy of painting watercolor through the Southwest Washington Watercolor Society, a nonprofit organization that helps artists boost their skills, share their knowledge and ideas, and reach new audiences with their work.
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Nearly 20 years ago, Marian Neumann retired as a middle
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“I really enjoy painting family,” she says.
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Marilyn Salter was often encouraged by her father to explore her drawing talents, and started as an art major in college. She later switched to home economics and worked for a utility company, but got back into art when her children were in high school. She took an oil painting class at Clark College, and tried her hand at pastels and acrylics, but found her passion in watercolors. She enjoys painting portraits, animals, plants and flowers. Painting is relaxing, her “get-away time.” Being a member of the watercolor society “keeps you in
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SCIENTIFIC BREAKthrough provides new hope for millions of people living with multiple sclerosis. Researchers at OHSU have developed a compound that stimulates repair of the protective sheath that covers nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The discovery, involving mice genetically engineered to mimic multiple sclerosis, published in April in the journal JCI Insight. MS is a chronic condition that affects an estimated 2.3 million people worldwide. In MS, the sheath covering nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord becomes damaged, slowing or blocking electrical signals from reaching the eyes, muscles and other parts of the body. This sheath is called myelin. Although myelin can regrow through exposure to thyroid hormones,
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Top: In MS, the sheath covering nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord becomes damaged, slowing or blocking electrical signals from reaching the eyes, muscles and other parts of the body. (Getty Images)
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researchers have not pursued thyroid hormone therapies due to unacceptable side effects. Although several treatments and medications alleviate the symptoms of MS, Dennis Bourdette there is no cure. “There are no drugs available today that will re-myelinate the de-myelinated axons and nerve fibers, and ours does that,” says senior author Tom Scanlan, Ph.D., professor of physiology and pharmacology in the OHSU School of Medicine. Co-author Dennis Bourdette, M.D., chair of neurology in the OHSU School of Medicine and director of the OHSU Multiple Sclerosis Center, says he expects it will be a few years before the compound advances to the stage of a clinical trial involving people. Yet the discovery provides fresh hope for patients in Oregon and beyond. “It could have a significant impact on patients debilitated by MS,” Bourdette says. The discovery appears to accomplish two important goals: ▶ Myelin repair with minimal side effects: The study demonstrated that the compound — known as sobetirome — promotes remylenation without
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the severe side effects of thyroid hormone therapy. Thyroid hormone therapy has not been tried in people because chronic elevated exposure known as hyperthyroidism harms the Meredith heart, bone and Hartley skeletal muscle. ▶ Efficient delivery: Researchers developed a new derivative of sobetirome (Sob-AM2) that penetrates the blood brain barrier, enabling a tenfold increase in infiltration to the central nervous system. “We’re taking advantage of the endogenous ability of thyroid hormone to repair myelin without the side effects,” says lead author Meredith Hartley, Ph.D., an OHSU postdoctoral researcher in physiology and pharmacology. Co-authors credited the breakthrough to a collaboration that involved scientists and physicians with expertise ranging across neurology, genetics, advanced imaging, physiology and pharmacology.
Potential as a ‘total game-changer’
One patient said the research could be a “total game-changer” for people
with MS. Laura Wieden, 48, has lived with multiple sclerosis since being diagnosed in 1995. The daughter of Portland advertising executive Dan Wieden, she is the namesake and board member of the Laura Fund for Innovation in Multiple Sclerosis, which funded much of the research involved in the study. “I am really optimistic,” Wieden says. “I hope that this will be literally a missing link that could just change the lives of people with MS.” Scanlan originally developed sobetirome as a synthetic molecule more than two decades ago, initially with an eye toward using it to lower cholesterol. In recent years, Scanlan’s lab adapted it as a promising treatment for a rare metabolic disease called adrenoleukodystrophy, or ALD. Six years ago, Bourdette suggested trying the compound to repair myelin in MS. Supported by funding provided through the Laura Fund and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the team turned to Ben Emery, Ph.D., an associate professor of neurology in the OHSU School of Medicine. Emery, an expert who previously established his own lab in Australia focused on the molecular basis of myelination, genetically engineered a mouse model to test the treatment.
A ‘Trojan horse’
With promising early results, researchers wanted to see if they could increase the amount of sobetirome that penetrated into the central nervous system. They did so through a clever trick of chemistry known as a prodrug strategy. Scientists added a chemical tag to the original sobetirome molecule, creating an inert compound called Sob-AM2. The tag’s main purpose is to eliminate a negative charge that prevents sobetirome from efficiently penetrating the blood-brain barrier. Once Sob-AM2 slips past the barrier and reaches the brain,
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Laura Wieden, 48, is the namesake and board member of the Laura Fund for Innovation in Multiple Sclerosis, which funded much of the research involved in the study. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)
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it encounters a particular type of brain enzyme that cleaves the tag and converts Sob-AM2 back into sobetirome. “It’s a Trojan horse type of thing,” Scanlan says. trig Researchers found that the treatment in mice not only triggered myelin repair, but they also measured substantial motor improvements in mice treated with the compound. “The mouse showed close to a full recovery,” Scanlan says. Scientists say they are confident that the compound will translate from mice to people. To that end, OHSU has licensed biotechnol the technology to Llama Therapeutics Inc., a biotechnology company in San Carlos, California. Llama is working to advance these molecules toward human clinical trials in MS and other diseases. Bourdette says even though it may not help his patients today, he’s optimistic the discovery eventually will move from the lab into the clinic. “Right now, what it means is hope,” he says. ☸
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