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Grab your friends, it’s Women’s Night Out! Invite a loved one and enjoy an evening out for health education and fun to kick off October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This free event will feature a presentation by Dr. Linda Myers on breast health, the importance of mammograms for women over 40 and facts about genetic testing for breast cancer. The movie FIVE, an anthology of five short films exploring the impact of breast cancer on people’s lives, will follow the speaker. On-site scheduling for annual mammogram screenings will be available.
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Eastern Divisional Fall Meet held in Hershey, a sort of “museum on As a young man and wheels” that draws more devoted car enthusiast, than 250,000 auto Charles W. Sando Jr. enthusiasts to the area. bought his first antique More than 40 years car in 1971—a 1936 after his first antiqueChevrolet. auto purchase, Sando’s Over four decades personal collection of later, he has parlayed antique vehicles has that lifelong passion grown, as well as his for cars into his role as appreciation for this a volunteer member of Sando with a 1931 Pierce Arrow Model 43 community of auto the Antique Automobile five-passenger sedan. enthusiasts. Club of America, where “The attraction is he works as an auto different for different appraiser. people. Some people Born and raised in enjoy antiques and the Central Pennsylvania, cars’ history; some people Sando’s interest in all enjoy the engineering. things mechanical began Once you really get into when he was a child. the hobby, some people “My main interests call it ‘the disease,’” he as a young person were laughs. sports and building Sando’s personal antique-auto collection Aside from getting the and flying gas-engine includes, from left, a 1914 Hupmobile Model 32 chance to work on and model airplanes. I was touring, a 1922 Hupmobile Model R touring, drive rare classic cars, constantly building a 1940 Cadillac model 72 sedan, and a Sando’s favorite part something or taking an 1978 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham. about his participation item apart to discover in the club’s events is how it worked,” he says. the interaction and When he was a he performed electromechanical friendships he’s made with people teenager, one of Sando’s friends troubleshooting on high-speed who share his interests. purchased a 1951 Chevy that copy machines for 26 years. “I really enjoy working on and he helped sand and repaint. As After purchasing his first driving my antique cars, but with the vehicle needed repairs and antique car, Sando joined the the car hobby and appraising, maintenance, the teens taught AACA in 1972 and upgraded to meeting people from all over the themselves how to fix it. a lifetime membership two years world who share a similar interest After graduating from Penn later. in antique autos is especially State with an engineering degree, The AACA is a nonprofit satisfying. I’ve made a lot of he enrolled in classes to get more association dedicated to sharing hands-on experience working and preserving interest in antique interesting friends over the years,” he says. with classic cars. autos and educating the public Sando began appraising “In 1972 I began attending about American auto history. vehicles in the early ’90s, and adult night school at the vo-tech The association has more than what began as a favor for a friend school in the auto body and paint 60,000 active members and led to a job doing something class. We were able to take our 400 local regions and chapters own project to work on during internationally, holding meets and he loved. Knowing Sando’s knowledge base and passion for class. An antique auto was usually tours for enthusiasts to show off classic cars, an elderly friend my project,” he says. their vehicles and admire others’. enlisted Sando’s help when Car repair and restoration The AACA was formed needing auto appraising done for remained more of a hobby rather in 1935, and the Central estate work. than a vocation, however. Sando’s Pennsylvania region became Afterward, people in the engineering experience led to a the organization’s national antique auto community job with Xerox Corporation as headquarters in 1954. The a field service engineer, where AACA’s largest event is the annual began coming to Sando for his www.50plusLifePA.com
appraising knowledge, and since then he has worked for banks, estates, attorneys, and individuals. There is no “typical� day for an appraiser, but the job entails variety and the occasional welcome surprise of discovering something he hasn’t encountered before. He keeps a list of current projects on his desk, including meetings with owners and investigations into their cars’ histories. “I take pictures and lots of notes evaluating all aspects of the vehicle’s condition, including the paint and bodywork, the chrome, and the wheels, figuring out the car’s story. Later, I research the vehicle at the AACA library and write the appraisal,� he says. Sando encourages anyone with an interest in antique vehicles to get involved with the AACA or come to the organization’s events and speak to likeminded people. “Owning an antique car is not a requirement to belong to AACA, but participating with a vehicle surely enhances the experience,� he says.
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In addition to his passion for antique autos, Sando keeps busy in his local community. He has served as a member of his township’s zoning board for more than 30 years; he is currently its chairman. He is also a PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association) official, and 2016 will mark his 38th year officiating high school football games in his local league. Sando is a member of the PierceArrow Society, the Hupmobile Club, and the National Woodie Club (wooden-bodied station wagons are one of his favorite types of cars). He also enjoys spending time with his wife of 36 years, Beth, and their two children and four grandchildren. As he approaches 70 and remains as busy as he is, Sando doesn’t see himself slowing down any time soon. “Wow, where did the time go? My plans for the future are to keep enjoying all of my activities for as long as I can.� For more information on the Antique Automobile Club of America, visit www.aaca.org or call (717) 534-1910.
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How to Be Safe with Facebook Abby Stokes
As I type this, there are more than 1.3 billion Facebook users and counting. 1.3 billion! That is more than four times the population of the United States. Facebook’s site is translated in more than 70 languages, and 75 percent of its users live outside of the United States. It is a global phenomenon. In case you are not one of the 1.3 billion, here’s a fast primer on Facebook: What people share on Facebook runs the gamut from innovative ideas to great life philosophies to fun self-expression to promotion of their endeavors to tiresome overexposure to moment-tomoment thought processes. People share photos of themselves and photos they like, as well as links to articles and videos they find interesting.
Accordingly, you may discover that what is posted is truly worthwhile, or you may perceive it as a huge waste of time. For me, it’s a delicate balance of the two. If you do choose to venture forth with Facebook or if you already have, I want to give you some sage advice to make sure you’re as safe as possible. Privacy Precautions My one rule of privacy for all online social networking, not just Facebook, is The Front-Door Test: Do not put anything on a website that you would not feel comfortable having taped to the outside of your front door. Simple. Easy to remember. No confusing instructions. Some people use Facebook and other social networking websites to take advantage of people. The most
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important thing to do is to listen to that voice in your head that says, “This doesn’t seem right.” I say, “Always go with your instincts!” If something seems hinky, it usually is. Don’t click on what you don’t understand or sounds too good to be true.
on Facebook. If someone created an account pretending to be you:
Facebook Scams A common Facebook scam is to impersonate someone who already has a profile on Facebook. Often, money is the big motivator. Once the imposter has lured in your existing friends, they plead a sob story and try to extort money. But some of these imposters do it just because they can. So, besides the creep factor, it is inconvenient, but often harmless. Nonetheless, you want to be on the lookout. If you receive a friend request from someone you’re already friends with on Facebook, that is the tipoff. Do not accept the second request. Instead, by private email, phone, or text, let your friend know about the fake request. Then they or you should notify Facebook. This is a common enough occurrence that Facebook has it in the Q&A and help sections. Here’s Facebook’s response to:
2. Click the ellipsis (…) on the cover photo and select “report.”
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In the winter you can’t get me to buy these, but come summer, there’s always one or two in my fridge. Cucumbers have a lot of health benefits. They are known botanically as Cucumis sativus, and they’re actually a fruit, not a vegetable. They’re in the same family as melons, zucchini, and pumpkin. Cucumbers have many active constituents, among them an anti-inflammatory flavonol called “fisetin” that supports brain health. Cucumbers offer compounds that are antioxidants, so they help prevent systemic rusting. Here are some fresh ideas: 1. Soothe itchy eyes. Cut two slices off and lay them upon your eyes. This feels especially comfy if you have red, itchy eyes from whatever’s blooming. You can put slices in a jar of water and infuse the water for an hour (refrigerate), and then make a compress out of the cucumber water. Squeeze it and lay that upon your eyes.
and weight loss. 5. Eat them. The profound medicinal benefits of cucumbers are not apparent to you. I bet you walk right past them in the produce section all the time. These guys can block COX-2 enzymes (similar to Celebrex, a popular medication), dampening down pain-causing cytokines. While cukes are not as strong as drugs, I’d still chop some into your salad along with fresh tomatoes and
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6. Treat acne with them. Cucumbers have the ability to remove dirt, dead skin cells, bacteria, and leftover makeup residue. It naturally calms and cools a red or inflamed area. Put a quarter of an unpeeled cucumber in your food grinder along
with a tablespoon of witch hazel, two drops of tea tree oil, and five drops of lavender. Grind to a smooth consistency and apply as a “mask” or dab on an area. 7. Make a toner for your face. Slice cucumbers into 2 cups pure distilled water. Strain out the cucumbers so you are left with cucumber water. Add 1 tablespoon of organic aloe vera leaf juice, 10 drops of essential oil of lavender, and five drops of jasmine. For oily skin, add to this five drops helichrysum. If you have dry skin, use rose oil. 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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Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War Terri Schlichenmeyer
Thank you for your service. You’ve said that many times recently, and meant every word to every soldier. Thank you for keeping us protected. Thank you for your bravery. Thank you for your sacrifice. And once you’ve read Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War by Mary Roach, you’ll also thank those who serve our servicemen and women. Chickens are not ducks. Nevertheless, chicken carcasses are what the U.S. military uses to test its equipment to ensure that it’s safe from “birdstrike,” which describes those instances when flying bird (duck, goose, even starling) meets flying machine. Birdstrike kills more than just birds, so the military needs to know its equipment can handle feathered
kind of weapon. The foes—therefore, it uses a “chicken gun” U.S. government hires fashion to shoot pullets, not designers to develop bullets. uniforms that are And that, says weather appropriate, Mary Roach, “is most of what I have as fireproof as possible, and that to say about guns.” can repel chemicals. Instead of focusing Even the buttons on artillery and are tested extensively: battles in Grunt, she focuses on the “Specifications,” says Roach, “run to 22 fight to keep our troops comfortable, pages.” As for the vehicles hydrated, healthy, troops use for and alive. Grunt: The Curious Science transport, Roach says While it might of Humans at War By Mary Roach that engineers must seem easy, for c. 2016, W.W. Norton instance, to outfit constantly modify 285 pages them for the safety many thousand people in identical of our soldiers. That often means that Strykers carry up clothing, what our troops wear is a
to 5 tons of extra protection on their frames, much of it tested on the cadavers of people who serve “without actually enlisting.” Military scientists know how to protect the soldiers’ hearing, and other, um, equipment farther below on the body. “Thanks … to the transgender community,” they know how to fix injuries there, Roach says. Others strive to teach medics to think in the midst of chaos. They study diarrhea, sweat, bugs, stinky smells, and sharks. And they know that sleep is one of a military’s greatest defenses. Camouflage is a familiar sight these days, and it’s usually worn by someone you thank for their service. For different reasons, the creators of camouflage deserve appreciation,
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Supporting our too, as do others who troops is more than keep soldiers safe. Grunt explains further. a verbal “thank you.” The surprise is that Now, mind you, there it also comes from are no vivid recreations laboratories, volunteers, of battles in this book, manufacturers, and but author Mary Roach tells readers about the exhaustive research, and this book tells you aftermath of battle. how. You won’t get specs on If you love—or equipment, but she’ll tell were!—a soldier, you about how science Photo credit Jen Siska has improved on the Grunt author Mary Roach. you’ll want it, because missing Grunt would gear soldiers use. What you will get, however, is a be a disservice. curious-minded tour through the science of war and real, sometimes The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. gruesome but always fascinating Terri has been reading since she was 3 peeks far beyond the barracks. And years old and she never goes anywhere Roach does it with a delightfully without a book. She lives on a hill in lighthearted-yet-serious approach. Wisconsin with two dogs and 14,000 books. Salute!
Labor Day: A Short History Labor Day is more than one last chance to fire up the grill before the end of summer. It’s a yearly celebration of the American worker—a tribute to labor’s contribution to the economic and social well-being of the United States. Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, was first to suggest a day to honor those “who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold.” Other research seems to support the contention that machinist Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, New Jersey, proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. However the idea originated, the first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. www.50plusLifePA.com
The first Monday in September was selected as the holiday in 1884. As labor organizations grew in size and power, so did the idea of Labor Day. In 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country. The first governmental recognition of the holiday came through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886. While the first state bill proposing the holiday was introduced into the New York legislature, Oregon passed the first law on Feb. 21, 1887. Four more states—Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York—created the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment that same year. By the end of the decade, Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 other states had adopted the holiday in honor of workers, and on June 28 of that year, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.
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BIONIC from page 2 Jaime off, and the response from the audience was huge,” explained Wagner. “They were so appalled that the studio had killed off a character that had resonated so deeply with them and especially their children. Even a children’s hospital in Boston wrote a letter of protest. “So the studio had to bring me back for another two-parter to bring Jaime back to life, and the network decided to do the spin-off series.” Wagner retired her bionic implants after three seasons and three reunion movies to tackle dozens of TV movies throughout the ’80s and ’90s. Those roles often focused on social issues such as domestic violence, adoption,
mental health, terrorism, and capital punishment. “I have always felt that TV could be used not only to entertain, but also to highlight important issues and help people embrace their higher potential,” she explained. But Wagner almost never got to enjoy her post-Bionic Woman success. In May 1979, almost exactly a year after the last episode aired, she was scheduled to fly on the ill-fated American Airlines Flight 191 from Chicago to Los Angeles that crashed after takeoff, and today remains the deadliest single-aircraft aviation disaster in the U.S. “I took a flight to Portland instead
to meet up with my sister and didn’t hear about the crash until after I had landed and called my secretary to tell her of my change of plans. Everybody thought I had been on the flight so there was a lot of relief, and of course I was shocked and saddened to hear what had happened.” Wagner went on to become an author, acting teacher, and motivational speaker and continues to act. She also actively promotes a holistic approach to health—a lifestyle she adopted after suffering gallbladder issues and stomach ulcers in her teens. She was able to avoid surgery after receiving counseling from a doctor
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Sept. 21, 2016 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Spooky Nook Sports 2913 Spooky Nook Road, Manheim (Just off Rt. 283 at the Salunga exit)
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Table of Contents Welcome.............................................................. 14 Registration Form............................................. 14 Park ‘n’ Ride Information................................ 14 Directions to the EXPO................................... 14 Book Signing...................................................... 15 50plus LIFE.......................................................... 15 Flu Shots.............................................................. 15 Presenters............................................................ 16 Health Screenings............................................ 17 What to Expect at the EXPO......................... 17 Exhibitor Display Map..................................... 19 Door Prizes.......................................................... 21 Demonstrations & Entertainment.............. 23
Registration is a breeze!
Dear Friends,
LANCASTER COUNTY
We are looking forward to seeing you at the 20th annual Lancaster County 50plus EXPO (Fall). Each month, you enjoy the information that is included in 50plus LIFE, and the EXPO is a great complement to that. There are returning exhibitors as well as new ones. Your lives change from year to year, and what may not have been of interest to you last year may be of more importance to you this year. Representatives from a wide array of businesses are looking forward to speaking with you about issues that are on your mind, whether that is caregiving, health, home improvements, finances, leisure, travel, fitness, nutrition, or something else. Our 50plus EXPOs are effective forums for all those “hidden” community resources to gather in visible, easy-to-access locations! For your enjoyment, entertainment and demonstrations have been scheduled throughout the day, including a fashion show, cake-decorating demonstration, advice on avoiding identity theft, musicaltheater performances, and more. OLP Events and the Lancaster County Office of Aging are happy to be able to present this dynamic, one-day event to our visitors free of charge. This day is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. Please stop by their booths, have your bingo card signed, and talk with them about how they can assist you. Sponsors for the 50plus EXPO include: Principal Sponsor – 50plus LIFE
Simply bring this completed form with you to the EXPO, drop it at the registration desk and you are ready to go!
Co-Host – Lancaster County Office of Aging Premier Personal Care & Memory Support Sponsor – Oak Leaf Manor
Name:_ __________________________________
Visitor Bag Sponsor – Heart of Lancaster and Lancaster Regional Medical Centers
Address: __________________________________
Community Sponsor – Engle Printing & Publishing Co.
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Seminar Sponsor – Willow Valley Communities
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Supporting Sponsors – Casey Ball Supports Coordination, LLC; Coventry Advantra, an Aetna Company; Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology; Lancashire Terrace Retirement Village; Landis Communities; Regional Gastroenterology Associates of Lancaster; UPMC for Life
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Media Sponsors – Blue Ridge Communications, FM 90.3 WJTL, LCTV, Sweet 16 WPDC AM 1600 Oldies, WDAC, WFYL, WHP580, WHTM abc27 See you at the EXPO! Donna K. Anderson, EXPO 2016 Chairperson
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To make registering for door prizes an easy task – bring along your extra return address labels.
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Directions to Spooky Nook Sports From Harrisburg and points northwest: Take I-83 North to exit 46-A to merge onto Route I-283 South. Take exit 1-A to merge onto PA-283 East toward Lancaster. Take the Salunga exit; turn left on Spooky Nook Road. The facility will be on your right.
From York and points west: Take Route 30 East across the Susquehanna River. Take the Prospect Road exit and turn left onto Prospect Road. After about 4.5 miles, Prospect Road becomes Spooky Nook Road. The facility will be on your right.
From Lebanon and points north: Take Route 72 South until you reach downtown Manheim; make a right onto PA-772 West. Turn left onto South Colebrook Road; then turn right onto Landisville Road. Turn right onto Spooky Nook Road and then a slight left to stay on Spooky Nook. The facility will be on your left.
From Lancaster and points east: Take Route 30 West and stay left at the fork onto Route 283 West. Take the exit toward Salunga and make a sharp right onto Spooky Nook Road. The facility will be on your right.
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Book Signing: 50plus LIFE Columnist Col. Robert Wilcox Meet 50plus LIFE veterans columnist Col. Robert Wilcox as he signs copies of Salute to Our Veterans, his new soft-cover compilation of 50 veterans’ wartime accounts. Col. Wilcox will be joining us at the 50plus EXPO from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Copies of Salute to Our Veterans will be available for purchase.
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50plus LIFE It’s not an age. It’s an attitude. With a new look and a new name, 50plus LIFE (formerly 50plus Senior News) reflects the lifestyles and attitudes of today’s boomer-and-beyond generations. On-Line Publishers, Inc. (OLP) was founded 20 years ago with a mission in mind: to enhance the lives of individuals within the Central Pennsylvania community. Over the years, 50plus LIFE has grown to six unique editions in Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties. Central Pennsylvania’s adults over 50 are a dynamic and inspiring population who refuse to slow down and who stay deeply involved in their careers, communities, and family lives, and 50plus LIFE strives to reflect that in its editorial content. 50plus LIFE is adding new faces and new perspectives to its roster of recurring columnists, but you’ll find many features you’ve always enjoyed and come to expect: articles about travel, family, health and wellness, lifestyle, and finance, as well as local happenings, puzzles, and profiles of your friends and neighbors. Pick up a free copy of 50plus LIFE for articles that will amuse you, inspire you, inform you, and update you on topics relevant to your life. Be sure to check out 50plus LIFE’s website (www.50plusLIFEpa.com), featuring editorial and photo content and offering you, its readers, a chance to offer your thoughts and commentary on the articles that reach you each month. And you can even find 50plus LIFE on Facebook (www.facebook. com/50plusLIFEpa)! The advertisers in 50plus LIFE offer goods or services to foster a happy, healthy life. They are interested in increasing your quality of life, so please call them when considering a purchase or when you are in need of a service. Let us know what you think of 50plus LIFE! Connect with us on our website, on Facebook, by emailing info@onlinepub.com, or by calling (717) 285-1350.
Do you have a friendly face? The 50plus EXPO committee is looking for volunteers to help at our 20th annual Lancaster County 50plus EXPO on Sept. 21, 2016, at Spooky Nook Sports, 2913 Spooky Nook Road, Manheim, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE AT THE EXPO! Kmart will be providing flu shots on a first-come, first-served basis at the 50plus EXPO. Flu shots are no-cost for most people with Medicare Part B and most insurance plans. Please bring your insurance card. For all others, the vaccine will be offered at an EXPO special price of $17.99 for trivalent (regular) flu vaccine, $29.99 for the quadrivalent vaccine, and $53.99 for high-dose 65+.
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Sept. 21, 2016 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Spooky Nook Sports 2913 Spooky Nook Road, Manheim
If you could help greet visitors, stuff EXPO bags, or work at the registration desk, we would be glad to have you for all or just part of the day. Please call On-Line Publishers at (717) 285-1350. • Sept. 21, 2016
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On-Line Publishers, Inc. celebrates more than 20 years serving the mind, heart, and spirit of the 50+ community of Central Pennsylvania through our Mature Living Division of publications and events. OLP Events, its events division, produces six 50plus EXPOs annually in Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster (two), and York counties. These events are an opportunity to bring both businesses and the community together for a better understanding of products and services available to enhance life. Entrance to the event, health screenings, and seminars held throughout the day are free to visitors.
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The Veterans’ Expo & Job Fair—held in Berks, Lancaster, and York counties and in the Capital Area—provides veterans and their families an opportunity to be introduced to exhibitors who are interested in their well-being. The Job Fair connects veterans and employers face-to-face to discuss available positions. 50plus LIFE (formerly 50plus Senior News) is published monthly, touching
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on issues and events relevant to the 50+ community. The Resource DIRECTORY for the Caregiver, Aging, and Disabled is published annually in distinct county editions and contains information from local businesses and organizations offering products or services that meet the needs of these groups. 50plus Living is an annual publication and the premier resource for retirement living and healthcare options for mature adults in the Susquehanna and Delaware valleys. On-Line Publishers also works to inform and celebrate women in business through our Business Division. BusinessWoman includes professional profiles and articles that educate and encourage women in business. The women’s expo is a oneday event featuring exhibitors and interactive fun that encompass many aspects of a woman’s life. Events are held annually in Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and Chester counties. For men of all ages, the Epic MEN'S Expo includes exhibitors covering food, microbrews, sports, automotive, outdoor adventure, travel, fitness, and more—as well as dynamic demonstrations, interactive entertainment, and contests. The Epic MEN'S Expo will debut in York in November 2016.
The Lancaster County Office of Aging
The Lancaster County Office of Aging provides a wide range of home- and community-based services and supports to older persons and their families, enabling them to live independently, safely, and with dignity. Some programs are also available to those under the age of 60. Primarily funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery, the agency operates in conjunction with state and federal mandates and regulations. For more information or assistance, go to www.lancoaging.org; call (717) 299-7979 or (800) 801-3070; email aging@co.lancaster.pa.us; or stop by the agency located in the County Government Center, 150 N. Queen St., Suite 415, Lancaster. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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What to Expect at the EXPO The 50plus EXPO is an event that’s a unique hybrid of information and leisure, all geared toward satisfying the needs of the area’s over-50 crowd. This day is about you and whatever is on your mind. Finances, health, leisure, travel—the knowledge you seek is all available at one of our more than 90 exhibitors. Each exhibitor booth is loaded with information and staffed by friendly people who are eager and willing to answer your questions. The EXPO will also offer a variety of health screenings free to each and every visitor, so be proactive about your health and take advantage of this convenient opportunity to give your body a little “tune-up”! Be sure to make your way around the EXPO floor getting the listed sponsors to sign your bingo card, and return the completed card for a chance at winning a door prize. At the 50plus EXPO, you can spend an hour or spend the day. Socialize, become better informed, and, most of all—have fun!
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Health Screenings Elderwood Senior Living at Lancaster Booth #227 Blood pressure and balance
The Rehab Center, Physical Therapy Booth #151 Flexibility and injury screenings
Health Network Laboratories Booth #174 Glucose screening
Zounds Hearing Aids Booth #192 Free hearing screening
Heart of Lancaster & Lancaster Regional Medical Centers Booth #199 DEXA bone density screening Kmart Booth #206 Flu shots Pure Sound Hearing Aids Booth #139 Video otoscopy
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Proudly Sponsored By: Principal Sponsor: Premier Personal Care & Memory Support Sponsor : Oak Leaf Manor
Visitor Bag Sponsor: Heart of Lancaster & Lancaster Regional Medical Centers Seminar Sponsor: Willow Valley Communities
Community Sponsor: Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc.
Supporting Sponsors: Casey Ball Supports Coordination, LLC • Coventry Advantra, An Aetna Company Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology • Lancashire Terrace Retirement Village Landis Communities • Regional Gastroenterology Associates of Lancaster • UPMC for Life Media Sponsors:
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AARP Chapter #4221............................................................... 171 Academic Wealth Strategies.................................................. 117 Advanced Tech Hearing Aid Centers.................................... 129 American Dental Solutions.................................................... 122 AMTRAK.................................................................................... 195 Appleby Systems..................................................................... 198 Armstrong Relocation & Co................................................... 177 Attitudes Hair and Nail Salon........................................ 101, 102 Basement Waterproofing Specialists................................... 209 Bath Fitter................................................................................. 146 BEMER....................................................................................... 116 Blue Ridge Communications................................................. 162 Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services.................................. 220 Campus Eye Center................................................................. 144 Capital BlueCross..................................................................... 210 CaptionCall............................................................................... 191 Casey Ball Supports Coordination, LLC................................. 169 Casino at Delaware Park......................................................... 113 Castle Windows....................................................................... 194 Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory..................... 126 ClearCaptions........................................................................... 114 Coventry Advantra, An Aetna Company.............................. 183 Cremation Services of Lancaster........................................... 219 Cremation Society of Pennsylvania Inc................................ 212 Dancin’ Chairs........................................................................... 120 Edward Jones........................................................................... 168 Elderwood Senior Living at Lancaster................................. 227 Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc...................................... 134 FM 90.3 WJTL .......................................................................... 188 Garden Spot Village................................................................ 147 Geisinger GOLD....................................................................... 106 Harrison Senior Living of Christiana..................................... 208 www.50plusExpoPA.com
Health Network Laboratories................................................ 174 Heart of Lancaster & Lancaster Regional Medical Centers.... 199 Homespire Windows............................................................... 141 Hospice & Community Care................................................... 202 Humana.................................................................................... 204 Independent Living Services................................................. 172 Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology............................... 170 Kitchen Saver........................................................................... 152 Kmart........................................................................................ 206 KPETS – Keystone Pet-Enhanced Therapy Services – Booth donated by Engle Printing & Publishing Co. ........ 201 Lancashire Terrace Retirement Village................................. 133 Lancaster County Office of Aging......................................... 165 Lancaster School of Cosmetology – Therapeutic Bodywork................................................. 223-226 Landis Communities............................................................... 125 LCTV........................................................................................... 111 LeafFilter Gutter Protection................................................... 115 Messiah Lifeways at Mount Joy Country Homes................ 143 Oak Leaf Manor........................................................................ 184 Office of the State Fire Commissioner.................................. 205 Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster..................................... 166 PA LINK Berks-Lancaster-Lebanon LINK to Aging and Disability Resources............................................................. 175 PA Lottery................................................................................. 187 PA Public Utility Commission................................................ 108 Pennsylvania Captioned Telephone Relay Service............. 135 PPL Electric............................................................................... 142 Pressley Ridge – Parent Child Foster Care........................... 186 Prudential Insurance............................................................... 190 Pure Sound Hearing Aids....................................................... 139 Re-Bath & More....................................................................... 207
Red Rose Transit Authority..................................................... 161 Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center........ 132 Regional Gastroenterology Associates of Lancaster.......... 110 The Rehab Center, Physical Therapy..................................... 151 Remodel USA........................................................................... 121 Renewal by Andersen of Central PA..................................... 104 Respitech CPAP Services........................................................ 158 RSVP of the Capital Region, Inc............................................. 228 Senator Ryan Aument, Representative Mindy Fee, Representative Brett Miller................................................. 156 Seniors Helping Seniors......................................................... 193 Shady Maple............................................................................ 130 Smilebuilderz........................................................................... 136 Sundance Vacations................................................................ 149 Susquehanna Valley Modular Railroaders................... 230-235 Sweet 16 WPDC AM 1600, Oldies.......................................... 236 UPMC for Life........................................................................... 214 USDA Rural Development...................................................... 163 Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services.......................... 103 WDAC........................................................................................ 131 Weaver Memorials.................................................................. 148 WEST SHORE............................................................................ 127 WFYL......................................................................................... 157 WHP580.................................................................................... 138 WHTM abc27............................................................................ 179 Willow Valley Communities Supportive Living................... 181 Willow Valley Communities................................................... 180 Zounds Hearing Aids.............................................................. 192
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Your chance of taking home a great prize from the 50plus EXPO is HUGE! These are just a sampling of the many door prizes provided by our exhibitors.
The EXPO thanks the following companies for their generous contributions: American Dental Solutions Fall gift basket ($50 value) BEMER Five free BEMER sessions ($40 each) Heart of Lancaster & Lancaster Regional Medical Centers Senior Circle one-year membership and miscellaneous goodies ($15 value) Messiah Lifeways at Mount Joy Country Homes Darrenkamp’s gift certificate ($50 value)
PA LINK Berks-LancasterLebanon LINK to Aging and Disability Resources Emergency kit ($18 value) PPL Electric Conservation kit ($75 value) Pure Sound Hearing Aids Dunkin’ Donuts gift card ($20 value) Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center Two adult aerial zipline tickets ($158 value) Zounds Hearing Aids Book: Hearing Loss Survival Tips ($20 value) Bag or or iV sitpons S
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Life is an adventure. Introducing Senior Circle, an organization that makes life even more special for people 50 or better. Year-round, members enjoy fellowship and activities, benefits at Lancaster Regional Medical Center and Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center, health education, parties, travel, local and national discounts, and much more for only $15 a year or $27 per couple. Call 717-625-5756 or visit LancasterMedicalCenters.com/SeniorCircle.
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Don’t Miss the Great Lineup of Demonstrations and Entertainment at the EXPO! 10:15 a.m. – Life Lived Forward Presentation by Maureen Leader, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator at Willow Valley Communities At Willow Valley Communities, we embrace a spirit of “Life Lived Forward” and believe that these years can be the best in a person’s life. In this session, we’ll share some of the elements of our philosophy of wholeperson wellness, including financial security, and even give you a tool to do a checkup on your own life. Don’t miss this energizing, inspiring session.
9:30 a.m. – Survey Says: Fun and Music Ahead! Chris Poje, 2012 pa state Senior Idol winner, will be hosting a Family Feud-style game show at the 50plus EXPO. Perfect for 55+ communities and organizations. Contact Chris today at (717) 917-1596 or chris@chrispojeproductions.com for best senior-discounted pricing and availability. www.chrispojeproductions.com
11:45 a.m. – Shimmy & Sway Your Way to Health! Presented by Holly Beebee of Dancin’ Chairs, LLC Love to dance but want to stay off your feet? Don’t get up—let’s dance! Holly will give a lively and engaging presentation of dances that audiences can do right in their seats. Join us for a fun dancing-in-chairs class to music like “Sweet Caroline” and “Uptown Funk”!
11 a.m. – Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre is celebrating its 31st season in 2017. You’ll hear songs from this year’s Anything Goes with Cole Porter music, and then songs from My Fair Lady, Jesus Christ Superstar, Pippin, and more. 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, (717) 898-1900
12:30 p.m. – Building a Historic Foundation in Columbia Presented by Christopher Vera, Director/President of Columbia Historic Preservation Society Founded as Wright’s Ferry in 1726 and in 1788 as Columbia, the town was named after Christopher Columbus in the hopes of being our nation’s capital. The Quakers of Columbia not only set precedence in equality, freeing many fugitive slaves, but also revitalized industry and transportation for the betterment of Lancaster County. Join Christopher to learn about this historic town and play along with trivia during his presentation!
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Volunteer Spotlight Museum Volunteers Make Programs Possible for our annual The National fundraiser, Association of Watch & Clock Hops ’n’ Clocks; outreach Collectors programs for has named kids—they Columbia are always residents O’Rean Fielder and willing to help,” David Shelton as Museum Education Director Katie Katie Knaub, its Volunteers of Knaub presents David Shelton NAWCC’s director of the Year. and O’Rean Fielder with the education, said. The pair Volunteers of the Year Award “We broke received an for almost 10 years of dedicated from tradition award for service. their generous by recognizing them both as our Volunteers of contribution of time to the museum and the library during the the Year for 2015, but you can’t recognize one without the other … past nine years. “Besides guiding visitors through they are truly a volunteer team,” the museum, they have helped Knaub said. “I really don’t know how we could have offered the with many other events and programs at the museum, including programs we have, had we not received their help.” educational programs; registration
Pilot Club President Attends International Convention Barbara McCrary, president of the Pilot Club of Lancaster, Inc., recently attended the 95th Pilot International Convention in Montreal, Canada. She was one of more than 620 Pilots who participated in the global event that drew representatives from the U.S., Canada, Japan, the Bahamas, and South Africa. Convention participants attended workshops, learned about issues facing communities globally, elected international officers, voted on the 2016-2017 Pilot International budget, and helped set the future direction for Pilot International.
Pilot International is a volunteer service organization focused on youth development and leadership, brain safety and fitness, and caring for families in need. Pilot Club of Lancaster’s premier project is working with county police departments to bring Project Lifesaver to all of Lancaster County. The program’s mission is to use technology in assisting individuals who may wander due to brain-related challenges. For more information on the Pilot Club of Lancaster, contact Barbara McCrary at (717) 368-9484 or visit www. pilotinternational.org.
Do you know a 50+ volunteer who gives selflessly to others? Tell us what makes him or her so special and we will consider them for 50plus LIFE’s Volunteer Spotlight! Submissions should be 200 words or fewer and photos are encouraged. Email preferred to mjoyce@onlinepub.com or mail nominations to 50plus LIFE, Volunteer Spotlight, 3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512.
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Songs in Musicals of the ’50s and ’60s Find the titles of the musicals from the ’50s or ’60s with the given songs: 1. “I Feel Pretty” – W_____ S_____ S______ 2. “I Enjoy Being a Girl” – F_____ D_____ S_____ 3. “People” – F_____ G_____ 4. “Climb Every Mountain” – The S _____ of M _____ 5. “Age of Aquarius” – H_____ 6. “Try to Remember” – The F_____ 7. “If Ever I Would Leave You” – C_____ 8. “We Need a Little Christmas” – M_____ 9. “Hey There” – The P_____ G_____ 10. “Where is Love?” – O_____
Famous Funny Folks of the ’50s and ’60s Find these famous funny folks who entertained us during (and before and after) the ’50s and ’60s: 1. G _ _ _ _ _ B _ _ _ _ 2. J _ _ _ B _ _ _ _ 3. S _ _ C _ _ _ _ _ 4. S _ _ _ _ A _ _ _ _ 5. P _ _ _ _ _ _ D _ _ _ _ _ 6. R _ _ _ L _ _ _ _ _ 7. B _ _ _ C _ _ _ _ 8. M _ _ _ _ _ B _ _ _ _ 9. L _ _ _ _ _ _ B _ _ _ 10. W _ _ _ _ C _ _
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Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve read that many car insurance companies offer a variety of discounts to older drivers when they retire or reach a certain age. What can you tell me about this? – Discount Seeker Dear Seeker, Most auto insurance companies offer policyholders a wide variety of discounts, many of which can benefit retirees. Auto insurers love older drivers because they’re experienced behind the wheel and they drive less than younger age groups, which makes them a lower risk for accidents and a safer bet for insurance companies. While discounts will vary by insurer, many of these benefits can reduce your overall premium by 15 to 20 percent or more, and you are usually allowed to combine discounts to increase your savings, though total discounts are often capped at around 25 percent. To find out what discounts may be available to you, contact your auto insurer and inquire about these
benefits and any others that may help you. Age discount: Many auto insurance companies offer a general “senior” discount that will reduce your premium just because you’ve reached a specific age. The actual name and amount of the discount will vary by insurer. Allstate, for example, provides a “senior adult discount” of up to 10 percent to drivers who are at least 55 years old and aren’t actively looking for full-time work. And Liberty Mutual offers a “newly retired discount” to drivers who reach that employment milestone, regardless of age. Low mileage discount: Most insurers offer discounts to customers who drive limited miles each year, which is often beneficial to retirees who drive less because they don’t commute to work every day. The fewer miles you drive, the lower your odds of getting into an accident. The parameters of low mileage differ by insurer, but generally about a 10 percent discount is available for please see DISCOUNTS page 29
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Please, join us! This combined event is FREE for veterans of all ages, active military, and their families.
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The Veterans’ Expo & Job Fair welcomes volunteers! If you can help with registration or stuffing attendee bags for all or just part of the day, we’d love to have you. Contact Kimberly Shaffer at (717) 285-8123 or kshaffer@onlinepub.com for more information.
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Support Groups Free and open to the public
Senior Center Activities
Sept. 6, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Willow Lakes Outpatient Center 212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive, Willow Street (717) 464-9365
Sept. 19, 2 p.m. Lancaster County Parkinson’s Support Group Landis Homes 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz (717) 509-5494
Cocalico Senior Association – (717) 336-7489 Sept. 2, 10 a.m. – Chocolate Tasting Sept. 14, 9 a.m. – Hot Breakfast Sept. 16, 10 a.m. – Music with Lost and Found
Sept. 12, 10 to 11 a.m. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Garden Spot Village Concord Room 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland (717) 355-6076 jmorton@gardenspotvillage.org
Sept. 26, 2 to 3 p.m. Parkinson’s Support Group Garden Spot Village Concord Room 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland (717) 355-6259 jshaffer@gardenspotvillage.org
Sept. 15, noon Brain Tumor Support Group Lancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center 2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster (717) 626-2894
Sept. 28, 6 to 8 p.m. Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania Support Group Lancaster General Hospital – Stager Room 5 555 N. Duke St., Lancaster (800) 887-7165, ext. 104
Community Programs Free and open to the public Through Oct. 15 except Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seasonal Opening: Mascot Roller Mills and Ressler Family Home Ressler Mill Foundation 443 W. Newport Road, Ronks (717) 656-7616 resslermill@gmail.com Sept. 4, 7 p.m. Singspiration – 14th Annual Community Hymn Sings Series Historic Old Leacock Presbyterian Church 3181 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise (717) 687-6619 www.leacockpres.org Sept. 5, 6 p.m. Red Rose Singles Meeting Centerville Diner 100 S. Centerville Road, Lancaster (717) 406-6098 Sept. 7, 2 p.m. Korean War Veterans Association Meeting Oak Leaf Manor North 2901 Harrisburg Pike, Landisville (717) 299-1990 pcunningham1841@verizon.net Sept. 8, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Pennsylvania Connection: Black Freedom, Reconstruction, and Keystone State Leadership Presidential Lecture Series LancasterHistory.org Ryder Hall 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster (717) 392-4633 www.lancasterhistory.org
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Sept. 13, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Memory Support and Caregiving Clipper Magazine Stadium 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster (717) 587-2209 Sept. 16, 6 to 9 p.m. Music Fridays Downtown Lancaster (717) 341-0028 Sept. 20, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Bring Your Ancestors to Life Willow Valley Genealogy Club Willow Valley Communities – Orr Auditorium 211 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster www.genealogyclubwv.com (717) 397-0439 Sept. 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lancaster County 50plus EXPO Spooky Nook Sports 2913 Spooky Nook Road, Manheim (717) 285-1350 www.50plusexpopa.com Sept. 29, 7 p.m. Centerville AARP Chapter 4221 Meeting Centerville Middle School Cafeteria 865 Centerville Road, Lancaster (717) 786-4714 If you have an event you would like to include, please email information to mjoyce@onlinepub.com for consideration.
Columbia Senior Center – (717) 684-4850 Sept. 8, 10:15 a.m . – “The Little Girl Who Survived World War II” by Eleanor Issacson Sept. 14, 10:15 a.m. – Self-Defense Class with Ernest Peterson Sept. 27, 10:15 a.m. – Flu Facts with Rose Rineer Elizabethtown Area Senior Center – (717) 367-7984 Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m. – Pennies from Heaven Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m. – Fall Prevention Sept. 27, 11 a.m. – Musical Entertainment Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club Senior Center – (717) 299-1278 Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – Varied Activities Thursdays, noon – Pinochle Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center – (717) 299-3943 Sept. 2, 9:30 a.m. – Racecar Craft for All-Center Picnic Sept. 14, 10 a.m. – Haircuts and Manicures by Lancaster School of Cosmetology Sept. 16, 9:30 a.m. – SNAP Food Stamp Program Lancaster Rec. Senior Center – (717) 392-2115, ext. 147 Sept. 1, 10:30 a.m. – Lancaster County Reptiles and Amphibians Sept. 6, 1 p.m. – Painting and Drawing Art Studio Class Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m. – Day at the Horse Races Lititz Senior Center – (717) 626-2800 Sept. 15, 10:15 a.m. – Music with Harmonica Jack Sept. 26, 10:30 a. m. – Diabetes Wellness Program with Ephrata Community Hospital Sept. 29, 10:15 a.m. – Music with Lost and Found Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center – (717) 295-7989 Sept. 6, 9 a.m. – United Health: Healthy Fruits in Season Sept. 13, 9 a.m. – Trip to Thrift Shops Sept. 21, 9 a.m. – Diabetic Care with Madelyn Diaz Millersville Senior Center – (717) 871-9600 Sept. 14, 10:30 a.m. – Ice Cream and Puzzles Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m. – Oak Leaf Bingo Sept. 21, 9 a.m. – Hearing Aid Clinic Next Gen Senior Center – (717) 786-4770 Sept. 12, 10:30 a.m. – Martha Mellinger, Holocaust Survivor Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m. – Marty’s One-Man Band Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m. – Trivia with Bob Reish Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center – (717) 393-7786 Tuesdays, noon – Pinochle Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Varied Activities Thursdays, noon – Bingo Just a snippet of what you may be missing … please call or visit their website for more information.
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DISCOUNTS from page 27 driving fewer than 5,000 to 8,000 miles each year, although smaller discounts may also be available to seniors who drive more than this but fewer than 15,000 miles. Driver’s education discount: Many states require insurance companies to offer “defensivedriving” discounts to drivers who take a refresher course to brush up on their safety skills. The discounts vary, usually ranging between 5 and 15 percent. Driver safety courses are inexpensive, usually costing around $20 to $30, and can often be taken in a classroom or online. To locate a class, contact your local AAA (www.aaa.com), which operates a Driver Improvement Course for seniors, or AARP (www. aarp.org/driversafety, (888) 227-7669), which offers the Smart Driver Course to members and nonmembers. Club member discount: Insurers offer discounts to members of clubs and associations with which they have partnered. These could include professional associations, workers’ unions,
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Depression Treatable, Not Inevitable, in Elderly
Since 1999, writer and World War II veteran Col. Robert D. Wilcox has preserved the firsthand wartime experiences of more than 200 veterans through Salute to a Veteran, his monthly column featured in 50plus LIFE. Now, for the first time, 50 of those stories— selected by Wilcox himself—are available to own in this soft-cover book.
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administered by the nursing staff while a patient is being housed at a facility. The symptoms of depression are often confused with other illnesses or the side effects of medications. Although everyone would like there to be a definitive test that demonstrates depression, there isn’t— yet. “Lab work can help. But it doesn’t so much confirm depression as it rules out other physical causes associated with or mimicking the mood disorder,” DeLong said. One such condition is thyroid illness, especially severe hypothyroidism. Other conditions that mimic depression are vitamin B12 deficiency, electrolyte imbalances in sodium and magnesium, and anemia. To rule out physical conditions that might cause or mimic depression, a physician might also do a CBC (complete blood count) or a comprehensive metabolic panel. If symptoms seem to extend
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of personal hygiene, skipping meals, and forgetting medications. How is depression diagnosed? There are screening tools doctors can use, but mostly, the diagnosis derives from clinical impressions gathered by observing and speaking with the patient. “You have to have two key components to diagnose the illness,” DeLong said. “They are depressed mood and the loss of interest in things the person enjoyed previously, which is known as anhedonia.” One diagnostic tool often used is the PHQ9, or patient health quotient, which contains nine items to determine depression. The test isn’t time intensive and can even be
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problem. It is one that increases a person’s risk for heart disease and other illnesses, as well as suicide. Aside from addressing the question of frequency, we have to first distinguish between grief and depression. “In grief, an individual experiences both good and bad days, whereas depression is a constant feeling of emptiness and despair,” DeLong said. Changes in sleep and appetite patterns may be part of the picture. Other signs of depression include anxieties, worries, and irritability; a pervasive sense of guilt; memory problems; slowed movement and speech; thoughts of suicide or a preoccupation with dying; and an inability to function or the neglect
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beyond those of depression— may be less need for medication. perhaps including memory loss or “They have a much more robust confusion—images of the brain can therapy department, with clinical be taken, such as a CT scan or MRI. psychologists and psychiatrists These can rule out coming in frequently,” depression and may DeLong added. point toward dementia. “It may be more Depression is not challenging in one’s inevitable or a normal own home to make part of aging. appointments with “Depression is a true doctors and therapists. and treatable medical There may not be a lot condition,” DeLong of services available in said. “People can live the community, and vibrant and meaningful if a person lives alone, lives at any age.” symptoms of depression Once diagnosed, how might not be picked is depression treated? up.” That depends somewhat In theory, though, R. Scott DeLong, M.D. on the setting, DeLong the best treatment commented. for depression is a “In an outpatient setting, we look combination of medication and toward medications,” he said. psychotherapy, or talk therapy. Generally, physicians turn to the Although a link exists between category of antidepressants known as dementia and depression, there’s SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake “much better treatment for depression inhibitors). Lexapro, Celexa, and than for dementia at this point,” Zoloft are commonly prescribed as DeLong said. “We’re trying to figure they are better tolerated. out which develops first or which In nursing homes, ironically—since precipitates the other. It may not be a people may resist going there—there matter of which came first.”
In addition to treatment, preventative measures can be taken to avoid depression. Among them is staying active physically, a measure that’s true for dementia as well. While exercise is a wonderful form of prevention, it doesn’t have to be aggressive; even doing it two to four times a week for 30 minutes each time is effective. Being active socially is also helpful. In fact, DeLong calls staying connected with people “the best nonpharmaceutical treatment.” Since older adults are sometimes
misdiagnosed or undertreated for depression, it’s important if you suspect the condition in yourself or in loved ones to see a healthcare provider. Older adults themselves often share the belief that depression is a natural consequence of illness or life changes that occur as we age and don’t understand that they can feel better with appropriate treatment. The good news, though, is that the majority of older adults are not depressed. And if some are, there’s help available.
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Danger Abounded, but Fate was Kind to This Vietnam Marine
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By Stephen Kopfinger It sounds unlikely, but good luck followed Ken Ford during his tour of Vietnam. The Millersville resident experienced some memorable close calls during his yearlong tour of duty, which lasted from November 1967 to November 1968. Ken Ford in Phu Bai, July 1968. He served with the 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, as a lance corporal assigned Ford landed at Da Nang Air as a communications Base at, of all times, the day before technician. Thanksgiving. And it wasn’t long Ford was assigned his work in that until Ford experienced his first brush capacity after six weeks of electronics with danger. He soon found himself training in San Diego. He repaired at a nearby firebase, the name of encrypted teletype machines and in which he can’t recall. Vietnam, “we were [fixing] radios, At that base, however, “we actually and telephones, and anything having had Thanksgiving dinner,” remembers to do with communications,” Ford Ford. remembers. But this comforting, welcoming He had already received his basic taste of home didn’t last long. Around training at Parris Island in South 8 or 9 p.m., mortars lit the air. Ford Carolina and infantry training at had been at the base for just five or six Camp Geiger in North Carolina in hours before everything broke loose. 1966, after marrying his wife-to-be, He isn’t sure just who fired on the Jeralee. Ford had signed up for service; that troops, but he has an idea. “It’s hard to say. I’d have to guess action gave a man a fixed time as to it was the Viet Cong,” he says of when he could start training and duty. That was different from the whims of the elusive North Vietnamese force known for their stealth. “They could the draft, which could ship a soldier set up mortars and be gone.” out on short notice. But it was here that luck played “I would have missed my wedding,” into the picture. Ford speculates, on taking his chances “[The mortars] do a lot of damage, with the draft.
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During this time, Ford experienced another hairraiser—and it wasn’t due to the enemy. One soldier was medevacked in the wake of an incident “because of stupidity,” Ford says. “[This] guy decided to throw a grenade. It hit a rock” and bounced back. “I think he lost an arm. He was definitely medevacked.” Ford was unharmed. Ford, far left, receiving the Navy And his good fortune Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service stayed with him another in Vietnam from Col. Schmid, center. time. After Phu Bai, Ford found himself at An Hoa but they are short range,” says Ford. combat base, where he “Nobody was seriously hurt. I think helped to protect a small landing they were just trying to [tick] us off!” strip. Ford and his fellow Marines were “Nobody knows how it happened,” soon moved to an airfield at Phu Ford says of what came next. Once Bai combat base just south of Hue, again, weaponry was lighting up the which is now the civilian Phu Bai sky. International Airport. “They think the enemy got hold of They arrived three days before our call signs,” speculates Ford. There the Tet Offensive, in which the Viet was talk of “friendly fire.” Cong and North Vietnamese forces In any event, it happened at night, launched a huge campaign against when the men were in the mess tent. South Vietnamese and American That combination of timing and forces beginning in January 1968. location kept the guys alive. Again, luck was on Ford’s side. Ford left Vietnam from Da Nang “Rockets and mortars and both!” the Tuesday before Thanksgiving says Ford of what filled the skies when 1968. One the way home, Ford Tet happened. Yet, “for some reason, was to enjoy a brief visit in what he we had very few injuries. We really envisioned to be sunny Hawaii. got lucky.” “It was raining!” he recalls with Moving about was a big part of amusement. Ford’s duty. But there was a serious side to “We moved around a lot,” he his visit to the “Aloha State.” The recalls. “We just pulled into a big old unpopularity of the war among the field and set up another base.” American people had made those
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who served unpopular among some elements. The homebound men didn’t leave the airport, as being seen in uniform could have had negative consequences. A happier reception awaited him in San Diego, where his wife and son were living. There was a new addition to the family. Ford had seen his son, Patrick, before departing for Vietnam, but “our oldest daughter, Amy, was 6 months old before I saw her,� says Ford. Ford finished out his service at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Once again, he found himself repairing electronics equipment. Ford said the job was actually easier in Vietnam, where if a part broke off, you just made do with anything that fit to replace it. Not so at Lejeune, where standards were stricter, parts-wise. Ford’s military service ended in September 1970. He would later work for a rubber company, the former Hewitt-Robbins, in Buffalo, New York, where Ford had been born, and on the freight dock for Pacific International Express, a trucking company. He remembers with fondness
how important getting mail was in Vietnam, and “my wife wrote to me every day.� The letters didn’t always arrive in order, but they were treasured. Good luck almost deserted Ford years after he got home from Vietnam. As with many a soldier, he was exposed to the defoliant Agent Orange, which has caused numerous health problems for veterans of the war. Ford was treated for prostate cancer in 2001, but he is fine today. These days, Ford keeps busy as secretary and treasurer with Chapter 1008, Vietnam Veterans of America in Lancaster. If you are interested in joining one of the 27 chapters in Pennsylvania, go to www.vva-pa.org to find a chapter near you. He has visited “The Wall,� the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, in Washington many times with his fellow members. “Oh, yeah,� Ford says with pride. “We go every year. We charter a bus on Memorial Day.� The public is always welcome to join them on the bus trip, Ford says. “We always put out the word—get on the bus!�
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