Complimentary | Chester County Edition | January 2017 • Vol. 14 No. 1
Eric Burdon – It’s My Life page 4
Top Exercise Activities for Baby Boomers page 6
‘Gladys Ormphby’ Settled Down in Texas page 9
The Green Mountain Gardener
Why Houseplants Drop Leaves Dr. Leonard Perry
Houseplants drop leaves for many reasons, but most are related to improper care or poor growing conditions. Often just giving plants the correct light and temperature, or controlling pests, is all that is needed to prevent future leaf drop. Either too much or too little watering may cause leaf drop. A common problem is that when you see leaves droop or even fall off, you may be tempted to think the plant is thirsty and needs more water. This could lead to overwatering and even more leaves dropping. Make sure when watering, especially in northern climates in winter, to use lukewarm water. Icy cold water can chill the soil and injure roots of tropical plants, leading to root rots, leaves dropping, and perhaps even dead plants.
Extremely low humidity will cause sensitive plants, such as gardenia, to drop leaves, although most common houseplants will not show leaf drop in response to low humidity only. Fertility, or rather lack of sufficient nutrients, can lead to leaf drop. With this, usually you will notice leaves lighter in color first, so you have a chance to correct this before leaves totally turn yellow and drop. Use a houseplant fertilizer, according to label directions, particularly while plants are growing or flowering.
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Plants in pots that are too small may drop leaves. Why? There may not be enough root room to support all the leaves the plant tries to form, so the oldest leaves drop off. Because the space for the roots is inadequate, the plant may not be able to absorb enough water and nutrients. Some leaf drop occurs when plants are subjected to a big change in environment. Such changes occur when plants grown outside for the summer are brought inside for the winter. Greenhouse-grown plants may
drop leaves if placed in dimly lit house conditions, when they’ve been grown in high light. Some plants just may require higher light to grow and keep all their leaves. Leaf drop brought on by a change in environment should be temporary and non-life threatening; new leaves forming will be adapted to the new site. Chilling is one cause of leaf drop related to environment. Tropical plants are sensitive to low, but above freezing, temperatures. Plants on windowsills may be exposed to chilling temperatures. Hot or cold drafts may be a problem for some plants. The poinsettia is a prime example of a plant that drops leaves due to exposure to cold drafts of air. please see LEAVES page 12
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Ease the Pain of Nighttime Leg Cramps Sudden, uncontrollable cramping of the calf muscle at night is a painful condition that afflicts about 70 percent of adults over the age of 50. These nocturnal leg cramps are often sharp enough to interrupt a deep sleep and can last anywhere from a few seconds to 10 minutes. What causes the condition? Researchers don’t have a definitive answer, but dehydration, prolonged sitting, and overexertion of the muscles all appear to contribute to the problem.
Doctors can prescribe medication to relieve acute cramping that regularly interferes with sleep, but if you suffer from just occasional symptoms, try the following: Drink water. Try a few ounces of prevention: Drink
six to eight glasses of water during the day. Water is the best choice for keeping the body well hydrated. Stay loose. Don’t wrap blankets tightly around your body, especially your feet. Don’t point your toes downward while you sleep—this can also
affect circulation. Stretch. Throughout the day, periodically stretch your calf muscles. React the right way. If you wake up with a cramp in the middle of the night, flex your foot so that your toes point upward. You can also stand up, placing all your weight on the affected leg, and bend at the knee to stretch out the muscle. Applying a heating pad or ice pack can also relieve the pain.
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Disasters American Red Cross Greater Brandywine (610) 692-1200
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (800) 232-4636
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Chester County Emergency Services (610) 344-5000 Salvation Army Coatesville (610) 384-2954 Salvation Army West Chester (610) 696-8746 Emergency Numbers Central PA Poison Center (800) 521-6110
Coatesville VA Medical Center (610) 383-7711 Domestic Violence (800) 799-7233
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Office of Aging Chester County Department of Aging Services (610) 344-6350
Financial Services Internal Revenue Service (800) 829-3676
Southeastern PA Medical Institute (610) 446-0662
American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345
Pine and Pine Law Offices 104 S. Church St., West Chester (610) 344-7100
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Social Security Administration (800) 772-1213
Health & Medical Services Alzheimer’s Association (800) 272-3900
Gateway Medical Associates Locations in Coatesville, Downingtown, Lionville, and West Chester (610) 423-8181
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Physicians The Center for Interventional Pain & Spine Locations in Bryn Mawr, Exton, and Wilmington (844) 365-7246
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By Lori M. Myers Back in the 1960s, the Beatles stepped onto our shores and thus began the British musical invasion of America. Other groups followed, such as the Rolling Stones, the Kinks, and the Animals. But while the early melodic tones of John, Paul, George, and Ringo were considered nonthreatening to those concerned moms and dads back then, Animals lead vocalist Eric Burdon projected a very different image. In hits such as “House of the Rising Sun,” “We Gotta Get Out of This Place,” “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood,” “It’s My Life,” and others, Burdon’s voice had power and soul with an undercurrent of grittiness, even a bit of danger. His penchant was more rhythm and blues than rock ’n’ roll, and America was the perfect place for him to be. “The highlight for me of those early years was getting out of England and being able to shout out the music that I love in the land where the blues were born,” he says from his current home in Ojai, California, a community he describes as “quiet” and “artistic.” Burdon’s residence is surrounded by trees and flowers, he adds, with a jukebox filled with his favorite records and shelves loaded with books and films. But the comfort zone Burdon now enjoys doesn’t mean he has abandoned music. On the contrary, he still performs to crowds who recall their past boomer years as well as to youngsters who’ve recently discovered this one-of-a-kind talent that Rolling Stone magazine ranked 57th on their list of 100 Greatest Voices of All Time.
They began performing as the Kansas City 5, 6 & 7 and eventually formed their own band, the Pagan Jazzmen, which became, simply, the Pagans. In 1962, they named themselves the Animals after a local street gang leader called Animal Hogg. The Animals, originally composed of Burdon, Steel, Hilton Valentine on guitar, Chas Photo credit: Marianna Burdon Chandler on bass, and Alan Price on keyboards, recorded Burdon’s 2013 solo their signature tune “House of album, ‘Til Your River Runs Dry, was released the Rising Sun” in 1964, which was released that summer in the by ABKCO Records. United Kingdom and the United States. While some think the song “I earn my living as a traveling originated with the group, it is, blues musician,” Burdon says. in fact, a traditional folk song “I think the fans expect to hear of uncertain authorship. Many familiar songs, and I don’t mind notable musicians covered the giving them what they want. On song prior to the Animals’ version, the other hand, I always like to including Woody Guthrie, Glenn experiment with those songs and Yarbrough, Pete Seeger, Joan add new ones into the set. That keeps it interesting for everyone, I Baez, Nina Simone, and Bob Dylan. think.” Burdon first heard “House of Burdon immersed himself the Rising Sun” in the folk clubs in American blues and jazz around Newcastle, and the song while growing up in Newcastle, always intrigued him. England, but had no burning “Then, when I heard Dylan’s desire to be a singer. Nevertheless, he can’t remember first record, there it was,” he recalls. “When the Animals went a time when he didn’t love music. on tour in the United Kingdom, It was in the folk clubs in his hometown and then the Newcastle opening for Chuck Berry, I remembered the song. I wanted City Hall where he caught some great blues musicians visiting from something that would really stand apart, not just from Chuck Berry’s the United States. material, but from our own usual “That’s when I first heard set list of rhythm and blues songs. Muddy Waters (an American “On our day off, we took the blues musician often cited as train into London with all of our the “father of modern Chicago gear, went into the studio, and blues”),” Burdon recalls. “It was recorded it in one take. The rest is jazz and rhythm and blues on history.” the jukeboxes at Spanish City (a Indeed. The group’s former funfair in England), but breakthrough hit soared to the before that, it was British Music Hall music playing on the radio in top of the United Kingdom’s pop singles chart soon after its release our family home.” and several months later in the Burdon met drummer John United States. Steel while attending art school It’s considered a classic; it’s in Newcastle, and the two friends ranked No. 122 on Rolling Stone discovered that they had a mutual magazine’s list of 500 Greatest love of jazz and blues. www.50plusLifePA.com
Songs of All Time and is also one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll. In 1999, it received a Grammy Hall of Fame Award. But Burdon didn’t rest on his laurels. The Animals recorded other well-known hits, disbanded in 1966, and thereafter went through several incarnations as other musicians took the place of those who left. Burdon went solo in between the changes, and then took a respite from the music industry. He made fortunes and lost them, transformed his music style, and took up other interests. In 1969, Burdon decided to pursue acting and was attending the Lee Strasberg Actors Studio in Los Angeles when he was approached by record producers Jerry Goldstein and Steve Gold. “They told me I was wasting my time studying acting,” Burdon says. “We began to search for a suitable band for me when we discovered one called Nightshift in Long Beach.
It was a really big band, too big for taking on the road, so we had to trim it down—and that became the band War.” Burdon and War began playing live shows throughout Southern California and soon recorded their debut album Eric Burdon Declares “War,” which included the album’s best-known track, “Spill the Wine.” Along with still calling California home, Burdon has put a new band together and is having a great time working up new material and new approaches, he says. He’s also working on a book, a memoir, not necessarily about the making of the music but more to do with the people he’s met along the way. “Awards have never been my thing,” he says. “Not my reason for doing what I do. I’ve always enjoyed introducing my audience to the work of my heroes. I suppose I’m most proud of the fact that I’ve kept a career going for over 50 years now doing what I love.”
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New Year Traditions from Around the World The baby and the old man have been symbols of the new and old year since the time of the ancient Greeks. Here are a few more symbols and traditions of celebrating the New Year across the globe: In Spain and Portugal, celebrants gather with 12 grapes in their hands. As the clock strikes midnight announcing the New Year, a grape is eaten for each strike of the clock.
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Puerto Rican children throw pails of water out windows to rid their houses of evil spirits. The Swiss let a drop of cream hit the floor on New Year’s Day. Romanians wish their farm animals New Year’s wishes, and then listen to see if their animals talk back.
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Top Exercise Activities for Baby Boomers By Tom Cove January is upon us, and with it comes the typical resolutions of getting in shape and staying active. However, the baby boomer generation was the least active in 2015, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s 2016 Topline Report. According to the report, 34 percent of boomers reported no participation in physical activity that year, and only 37 percent were involved in highcalorie-burning exercises. For older adults, the American College of Sports Medicine advises: • Moderately intense aerobic exercise for 30 minutes a day, five days a week, or • Vigorously intense aerobic exercise for 20 minutes a day, three days a week, and • Eight to 10 strength-training exercises with 10-15 repetitions of each exercise two to three times per week
The good news is that, while the highest rates of inactivity remain among those ages 65 and over, this percentage has decreased by 0.8 percent since 2014. Among those that enjoy fitness activities, 60 percent of boomers are more likely to participate in fitness sports, such as aerobics and yoga, followed by outdoor sports (38.6 percent) and individual sports, such
as golf (24.1 percent). Make 2017 a healthy and vibrant year and get moving by trying one of the top 10 growing activities for baby boomers: 1. Birdwatching/ Wildlife Viewing The Nature Conservancy’s advice for beginners? Buy a pair of binoculars and a bird guide. Make sure to read through the book before you go, but instead of trying to memorize all of the bird species, try to learn about the bird
families, such as swallows, herons, and warblers. Visit your local nature center’s website to learn about bird walks near you. 2. Swimming Known for its gentleness on the joints and muscles, swimming is a low-impact activity that gives all of the benefits of a cardio workout without the sweat. If you’re new to swimming, WebMD suggests starting slowly with five to 10 minutes of laps and working your way up to at least a 30minute workout. If you don’t have access to a pool at home, there is likely a community pool, gym, or YMVA/YWCA in your area that offers access to a pool, as well as lessons if you don’t know how to swim or need a refresher. 3. Working Out with Machines It’s never too late to start building muscle and regaining strength, and according to AARP, experts say most
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muscle loss comes from not using your muscles enough as you age, rather than aging itself. The American Council on Exercise suggests weight machines over free weights, as they are “generally safer and easier to use” and are less likely to throw the user off balance. Not sure where to start? Head over to the elliptical machines or the stationary bikes—these are very low-impact machines that provide an excellent cardio workout. 4. Fishing If you ask fishermen why they love nothing more than to spend the day on the water with a pole and tackle box, they’ll likely tell you that it is a great stress reliever. Working a boat (whether you’re using a motor or paddling) and continuously casting a line both involve a lot of movement. Factor in fighting waves and keeping your posture upright, and you have an activity that not only benefits your brain, but your body as well. 5. Hiking When overnight camping has
lost its allure, you can still explore the outdoors by hitting up your local trails for a day hike. Perfect to tie in with birdwatching, hikes can vary from leisurely walks around a lake to more challenging treks up a mountain. Studies have also shown that a brisk walk can boost the heart and help prevent or delay Alzheimer’s disease.
structure with warm-ups, a workout, and cool-downs.
6. Bicycling The next time you need to run an errand close to home, opt for getting on your bicycle instead of starting the car. Bicycling is a very low-impact activity, is ideal if you suffer from knee injuries, and helps build stronger muscles in this area to help with any discomfort or pain.
8. Working Out with Weights Studies have shown that seniors who strength train regularly not only build up bone and muscle mass, but are also able to counteract weakness and frailty that can often come with aging. Weight training can also help with myriad issues, including arthritis, osteoporosis, balance, pulmonary disease, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and back problems. Many gyms offer a complimentary introductory personal training session where you can work with a trainer to develop a weight routine that fits your fitness level.
7. Fitness Classes Take a leap and sign up for that Zumba class! From barre and yoga to boxing and Pilates, there are plenty of classes to choose from at your local fitness center that will get you up and moving with a group. Fitness classes help build a foundation for future workouts, keep you motivated, and provide a
9. Camping Whether you take an RV or prefer pitching a tent in the woods, take advantage of the cooler temperatures with a camping trip. With plenty of opportunities for hiking and fishing, camping gives active seniors a chance to break away from everyday life, appreciate nature, and get outside. Spend a weekend at
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your local national forest or consider taking a road trip to explore new backcountry. 10. Canoeing A great activity to combine with fishing, canoeing wraps up the list of the top 10 most popular fitness activities for the baby boomer generation. Paddling is a sport that involves the entire body but is still possible even for those who have disabilities such as back pain, arthritis, or a limited loss of function. Before heading out and buying a canoe or kayak, the American Canoe Association suggests taking a class first or joining a paddling club. With increased skill and knowledge comes the ability to appreciate the differences in each model you test out once it’s time to buy. Many shops, local parks, and liveries will also rent you a model to paddle around with for a few hours. Tom Cove is CEO and president of the Sports and Fitness Industry Association, an organization that seeks to promote sports and fitness participation as well as industry vitality. www.sfia.org
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Wintertime is one of my favorite times of the year. Ahh … snowy days, crackling fires, fluffy sweaters … Cough! Cough! Haaaaack! With all there is to enjoy during this season, the winter months are commonly known as “cold and flu” season or “sniff and sneeze” season because of the nasty little viruses that come with it. Coughing is the body’s natural way of clearing out the air passages in our lungs. Did you know that a bad cough can clock speeds up to 60 mph? We’re all going to have to run a little faster to get away from the germs! I have many natural options for you today. These will help tame your cough:
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drinking honey with coffee every eight hours and found it to be more effective than steroids! 2. Ginger – Ginger has been used medicinally for thousands of years to support almost every condition, including asthma, migraines, constipation, and bronchitis. It is a superior antioxidant and can be cut or crushed into small pieces and added to 5 cups of water with some lemon and honey. Boil the mixture until half of the tea remains, and then sip or slurp (what I do) the tea. Do this every two to three hours for cough relief. You can also put 1
drop of essential oil in hot water and do a steam inhalation. 3. Bromelain – This is a natural enzyme that fights inflammation and infections. High amounts of bromelain are found in pineapples. Bromelain has been found to help reduce the airway inflammation in lungs, which could ease a cough. That’s according to Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine, 2012. I’d suggest supplementation; bromelain capsules are sold at health food stores. 4. Afrin or Similar Products – These stop postnasal drip in about 10 minutes, and that can “shut you up” very quickly if your cough is triggered by a drip. I have also used Flunada, which is a natural cough/ cold reliever. 5. Vodka or Brandy – This is not your excuse to get sloshed, but many seniors out there know that a shot or even just a teaspoonful of one of these drinks can soothe a cough within minutes, especially if you follow it with a teaspoonful of honey. This information is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat your disease. For more information about the author, visit SuzyCohen.com
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‘Gladys Ormphby’ Settled Down in Texas Nick Thomas
Drab, handbag-wielding TV character Gladys Ormphby never met a celebrity she didn’t feel compelled to smack senseless at the slightest provocation. Short in both stature and patience, the feisty, diminutive spinster’s victims—such as Dean Martin or Frank Sinatra—were more likely to be paralyzed by laughter than fear. Portrayed by comedic actress Ruth Buzzi in the late-’60s TV show Laugh-In, Gladys soon found her way into the popular culture of the day, landing guest spots on other shows such as the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts of the ’70s. Today, Buzzi—who turned 80 last year—is now chilling out on a 600acre cattle and horse ranch in the Lone Star State with husband Kent Perkins. But what of Gladys?
Ruth Buzzi as Gladys Ormphby, 1969.
“She’s retired, waiting to go to the Smithsonian Museum in a box!” noted Buzzi. “I haven’t appeared as Gladys in so long, but she was always fun to do.” If Buzzi’s return visits to Hollywood are any indication, Gladys still has her fans.
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“So many people ask me to hit them with my purse. In fact, a few years ago we were at a Beverly Hills party and in walked Elton John. He immediately made his way over to me and said, ‘For God’s sakes, Ruth, please hit me with your purse. That’s been on my bucket list for years!’”
Growing up in the Connecticut/ Rhode Island region, young Buzzi moved out West, where she attended college in Pasadena and began appearing in revues. Early on, she formed a comedy duo with Dom DeLuise. “We were together working small comedy venues,” she recalled. “He asked me to be his ‘magician’s helper,’ and I named her Shakundala. We wrote several bits, and they all just killed the audience. “Soon we were spotted by The Entertainers’ host, our friend Carol Burnett. She was ahead of us careerwise, already on a big hit series, and it was a huge thrill to go out and get a fantastic audience reaction with our silly magic act.” please see ORMPHBY page 12
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Jan. 3, 1:30 p.m. Grief Support Group Phoenixville Senior Center 153 Church St., Phoenixville (610) 327-7216
Coatesville Area Senior Center – (610) 383-6900 250 Harmony St., Coatesville – www.coatesvilleseniorcenter.org Monthly Veterans Coffee Hour – Call for date and time
Jan. 10, 7 p.m. Hearing Loss Support Group Christ Community Church 1190 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester (610) 444-445 www.hearinglosschesco.com
Jan. 3 and 17, 6:30–8 p.m. Bereavement Support Group Brandywine Hospital Conference Room 2N 201 Reeceville Road, Coatesville (610) 998-1700, ext. 226 Jan. 3, 17, 31, 5–6:30 p.m. Bereavement Support Group Main Line Unitarian Church 816 S. Valley Forge Road, Devon (610) 585-6604 phoenixbereavement@yahoo.com Nondenominational; all are welcome. Jan. 4, 6 p.m. Memory Loss and Dementia Support Group Sunrise Assisted Living of Paoli 324 W. Lancaster Ave., Malvern (610) 251-9994 Jan. 9 and 23, 10:30 a.m. to noon Caregiver Support Group Adult Care of Chester County 201 Sharp Lane, Exton (610) 363-8044
Jan. 10 and 24, 6:30–8 p.m. Bereavement Support Group Jennersville Hospital Conference Room B 1015 W. Baltimore Pike, West Grove (610) 998-1700, ext. 226 Jan. 11, 1:30 p.m. Family Caregiver Support Group Sarah Care 425 Technology Drive, Suite 200, Malvern (610) 251-0801 Jan. 17, 6 p.m. Family Caregiver Support Group Sunrise of Westtown 501 Skiles Blvd., West Chester (610) 399-4464 Jan. 25, 6 p.m. Living with Cancer Support Group Paoli Hospital Cancer Center 255 W. Lancaster Ave., Paoli (484) 565-1253
Jan. 5, 7:30 p.m. Compassionate Friends Valley Forge Chapter Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 132 E. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia (484) 919-0820 www.tcfvalleyforge.org Jan. 7–8, 14–15, 21–22, 1–5 p.m. Annual Model Railroad Open House Schuylkill Valley Model Railroad Club 400 S. Main St., Phoenixville (610) 935-1126 www.svmrrc.com
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Great Valley Senior Center – (610) 889-2121 47 Church Road, Malvern Kennett Area Senior Center – (610) 444-4819 427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square – www.kennettseniorcenter.org Oxford Senior Center – (610) 932-5244 12 E. Locust St., Oxford – www.oxfordseniors.org Phoenixville Area Senior Center – (610) 935-1515 153 Church St., Phoenixville – www.phoenixvilleseniorcenter.org West Chester Area Senior Center – (610) 431-4242 530 E. Union St., West Chester – www.wcseniors.org Just a snippet of what you may be missing … please call or visit their website for more information.
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Downingtown Senior Center – (610) 269-3939 983 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown – www.downingtownseniors.org Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – Balance and Flexibility Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. – Walking Club (at the Mall) Jan. 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Day of Service for Dr. Martin Luther King
Jan. 7 and 21, 5–10 p.m. Bingo Night Marine Corps League Detachment 430 Chestnut St., Downingtown (610) 429-8174 Jan. 17, noon AARP Valley Forge Chapter Meeting St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church 203 N. Valley Forge Road, Devon (610) 688-5733 If you have an event you would like to include, please email information to mjoyce@onlinepub.com for consideration.
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LIBRARY PROGRAMS Downingtown Library, 330 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, (610) 269-2741 Jan. 3 and 17, 6 p.m. – Knitters Club Jan. 26, 1 p.m. – Senior Book Club Jan. 26, 6:30 p.m. – Reading the Classics Paoli Library, 18 Darby Road, Paoli, (610) 296-7996 Mystery Book Club – Call for dates/times www.50plusLifePA.com
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Dear Savvy Senior, I’ ll be 65 in a few months and I recently pre-enrolled in original Medicare. But last week, I received a member card in the mail for a Medicare Advantage plan that I did not enroll in. What’s going on? Medicare is so confusing with all the different choices, and now it seems like I’m getting automatically enrolled in a plan I didn’t even choose. Is this a scam? – New to Medicare Dear New, It’s not a scam, but it is a growing problem the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services needs to resolve. Here’s what you should know. Automatic Enrollment? When Americans first become eligible for Medicare—typically at age 65—they can choose to enroll either in original Medicare or they can opt for a Medicare Advantage plan, which is offered by private insurance companies. But some people, like yourself, are being enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan without your knowledge. Here’s how it’s happening. Before becoming eligible for Medicare, many people are covered by a commercial or a Medicaid healthcare plan run by a private health insurance company. These insurers often operate Medicare Advantage plans too. Under a little-known rule authorized by the federal government, some insurers can shift their beneficiaries who are turning 65 to their own Medicare Advantage plan. It’s a process called “seamless conversion enrollment,” and all it requires is that the insurance company send a letter to the beneficiary explaining the new coverage, which takes effect unless the member opts out within 60 days. The idea is to preserve continuity for those who want to stay with the www.50plusLifePA.com
same company. But some seniors are unaware that they’ve been signed up, in part due to the flood of mail they get around their 65th birthday from insurers marketing their Medicare plans. This makes it easy to miss a notice of seamless conversion or fail to understand the letter. It can also have serious financial consequences. Medicare Advantage plans tend to be HMOs and PPOs with limited provider networks. If you unknowingly get enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan and receive treatment from a doctor who’s not in the network, your medical bills may go uncovered. Consumer advocate groups like the Medicare Rights Center are pushing for a change in the rules. They want it set up so beneficiaries must respond to the letter/invitation before they’re enrolled, versus having to opt out of automatic enrollment. In the meantime, here are some things you can do to protect yourself from unrequested Medicare enrollment. Self-Protection Everyone approaching age 65 should carefully read all mail received from your current health insurance provider. If you come across anything suggesting that the insurance company intends to enroll you in a Medicare Advantage plan that you do not wish to have, contact the insurer and decline to be enrolled. Also, to be safe, about a month
prior to Medicare eligibility, call your current insurer to confirm that you are not being automatically enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan against your wishes, call Medicare at (800) 633-4227. People in this situation have been allowed to convert to traditional Medicare without having to wait
until the next open-enrollment period or to enroll in a different Medicare Advantage plan that they choose. It even might be possible to be retroactively enrolled in Medicare so that out-of-network expenses already incurred are covered. If you need help with your Medicare enrollment, contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides free one-on-one Medicare counseling in person or over the phone. For contact information, visit the SHIP National Technical Assistance Center’s website (www.shiptacenter. org) or call the eldercare locator at (800) 677-1116. Jim Miller is a regular contributor to the NBC Today show and author of The Savvy Senior Book. www.savvysenior.org
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LEAVES from page 2 Insects and diseases can cause leaf drop but are not as common as the previously listed causes. Recently I had a variegated English ivy that was losing leaves. On closer inspection I found leaves infested with spider mites. Washing plants well with mildly soapy water is a good start, and often all that is needed, for pest control. Some leaf drop on houseplants is normal. Older plants should be expected to drop a leaf or two occasionally. This is particularly the case with plants that grow upright, like umbrella plant or cane plant,
losing lower leaves as newer ones form on the top. The only solutions for this are to stake plants and live with this habit, to propagate new plants by air layering the canes, or to give away the plant and get a new, more compact one. If you’re not sure of the correct culture and conditions for your houseplants, check any directions that came with them, look online or in books, or ask your local full-service garden center. Dr. Leonard P. Perry is an extension professor at the University of Vermont.
ORMPHBY from page 9 Despite being best known for one handbag lashings were harmless. Laugh-In character, Gladys wasn’t her “No, it didn’t hurt,” she revealed. favorite. Yet she remains grateful for “It looked vicious, but it was just a the frumpy, little old lady. felt purse lined and filled with old “My favorite character to play pantyhose and cotton. I was able to was actually ‘Doris Sidebottom,’ the swing it with all my might and it still sloppy drunk,” she explained. “I also wouldn’t hurt anyone, although it had fun with ‘Busy looked great and Buzzi,’ the gossip sounded great with columnist, and my a ‘thud’ when it hooker character, landed.” ‘Kim Hither.’” But did she ever Buzzi is also consider stuffing quick to credit a horseshoe in her others who helped purse to batter refine Gladys. someone who “She is mostly was particularly Not even Muhammad Ali was a creation of mine annoying? spared Gladys Ormphby’s attacks from my rendition “Yes, you, if this in this 1976 roast. of Agnes Gooch interview doesn’t in Auntie Mame,” wind down pretty she explained. “But soon!” she got more refined Today, Buzzi by the writers on and Perkins are Laugh-In, and it happily retired on was Arte Johnson’s their Texas ranch brother, Coslough in Erath County, ‘Cos’ Johnson—a about 60 miles very funny guy, from Dallas/Fort Photo provided by Kent Perkins too—who actually Worth. Ruth Buzzi today with friends on thought of putting “Living in the her Texas ranch. Arte and me beauty and solitude together as ‘Tyrone of this ranch is the and Gladys’ on the show.” perfect way to unwind from a hectic Her later appearances with Dean career and the hustle and bustle of Martin were always highly anticipated Hollywood.” by the audiences and guests. “The audience was aware someone Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn would get beaten to a pulp, and they University at Montgomery, Ala., and has were never disappointed.” written features, columns, and interviews for over 600 magazines and newspapers. Contrary to appearances, her www.50plusLifePA.com
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The Bookworm Sez
They Left Us Everything Terri Schlichenmeyer
once or twice, but Her parents purchased the 4,000it was a huge task, both physically and square-foot house emotionally. Her late in 1952, and they’d father, an intense done almost nothing war hero, had a to it; aside from added storage areas “dark side” and kept every reminder of his and some bookcases, military service. it was nearly the Johnson’s mum same as it had been was breezy and at the turn of the century. devil-may-care, a sometimes-vindictive To Johnson’s chagrin, though, the person who “didn’t give a [darn]” but house filled over the They Left Us Everything who cared enough years with forgotten By Plum Johnson to voice criticism of sports gear, keepsakes, c. 2016, Putnam Johnson’s life. Christmas-future 279 pages gifts, clothes, ancient How did it happen that two people who books, and five decades of family bric-a-brac. were so different would fall in love and Yes, she’d tried to clean up the mess stay together for the rest of their days? There were so many questions— even more, after Johnson’s mum died. GIFT to The answers, Johnson hoped, might lie somewhere in the 23-room mess, CARD the cleanup for which there was the gift of time. Johnson, the only sibling with few obligations, moved back to her childhood home and started sorting. Tucked away amidst junk were old love letters and ancient magazines, expired food, “pocket litter,” and receipts from 1953. Clothes jammed the closets; her brothers Take a quick survey on issues
Your grandmother’s jewelry will be yours someday. You’ve known that since you were small and were caught playing with them. Someday, you were told, you’d be the proud owner of a necklace, pins, rings, and other pretties bequeathed. But in the new memoir They Left Us Everything by Plum Johnson, some things are simply not treasured. “Nineteen years, one month, and 26 days …” That was exactly how long Plum Johnson had been taking care of her elderly parents when it finally “brought me to my knees.” At 93, her mum was forgetful and needy, and the daily trip alone was daunting: Johnson lived 45 minutes away from the family home—too close for her, too far for Mum.
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claimed paintings and other small memorabilia. And there, in the house of her childhood, Johnson learned that inheritances aren’t always found in a box … You got your grandma’s jewelry. Your mother’s favorite sweater is now yours. Your dad gave you his watch. And They Left Us Everything will give you goosebumps. It’s the rare baby boomer, I think, who won’t see herself inside author Plum Johnson’s story. First of all, it’s the quintessential mother-daughterstrife story, complete with old criticisms that don’t make sense and new awakenings that come too late. It’s also about that parenting-ourparents thing that so many boomers do now, and what makes that bearable is that Johnson is able to say what we’re thinking: It’s hard, irritating, funny, rewarding, and we can’t stop aching from it. This book will touch a nerve like no other, especially if you’re a boomer with an elderly parent in need of care. Bring tissues, and bring your heart. They Left Us Everything is a jewel. The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 14,000 books.
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