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Parker Jewish Institute and Queens-Long Island Renal Institute
QLIRI’s 40-person staff is composed of RNs, patient care technicians (PCTs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), dietitians and social workers. Their 15 treatment stations each have a team of two RNs, one LPN and three PCTs. There is one RN for every 7.5 patients and a four-to-one staff ratio of PCTs and LPNs. The QLIRI ratio is above industry standards.
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arker Jewish Institute for Health Care & Rehabilitation, along with Queens-Long Island Renal Institute, have established the region’s most advanced dialysis center. Through collaboration and effective clinical care, their partnership allows dialysis patients to receive treatment and physical therapy for rehabilitation, while pursuing their daily activities. QLIRI was established in 2010 with the goal to enhance quality of life for those needing dialysis, whether they’re at home or patients/residents at Parker. Parker’s sub-acute patients benefit, since QLIRI is on the Parker campus, reducing the time required to transfer patients from one facility to another. “The majority of Parker’s sub-acute patients come from area hospitals and may require rehab therapy,” said Michael N. Rosenblut, Parker’s president and CEO. “As a result of the QLIRI office on Parker’s campus, sub-acute patients have more time for therapy, with the goal of being discharged sooner,” he said. Aside from proximity, what makes the Parker/QLIRI partnership work is collaboration between both Institutes. There are sub-acute patients in need of recommendations to take care of blood pressure control issues. QLIRI staff coordinates care for those sub-acute patients at Parker with blood pressure. The nephrologist routinely consults with patients’ primary care physicians, resulting in better management and care for these patients.
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Queens-Long Island Renal Institute Treatment Stations The Parker/QLIRI achievement demonstrates clearly that when clinical staff from two independent programs collaborate, they can increase their knowledge, stay current with industry standards, and enhance patient outcomes. Their collaboration generates mutual respect amongst staff and patients, boosting patient confidence in the people who care for them. (Condensed from: A Long-Island view-How rehab, acute care and outpatient dialysis care work together at outcomes, Nephrology News & Issues, August 2017).
Making life easier and safer for seniors with Low Vision ye diseases like macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy can have a significant impact on a senior’s functional abilities and quality of life. For some, impaired vision may even result in depression, withdrawal and inactivity. The National Eye Institute (NEI), reports older adults represent the majority of the visually impaired population in the United States. It can be particularly difficult for seniors to accept and adapt to.
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in Low Vision care”. For example, Dr. Schoenbart has been practicing LowVision care and has been New York State Certified in Low Vision-Rehabilitative Optometry for more than thirty years. Macular Degeneration is the most common eye disease among seniors. The macula is one small part of the entire retina, but it is the most sensitive. When it degenerates, ARMD leaves a blind spot right in the center of vision making is difficult to recognize faces, read a book or pass DMV’s vision test. Today advances in low vision technology can overcome the crippling effects of diseases. Dr. Steven Schoenbart, Clinical Director of the Schoenbart Low Vision Center serving patients from Manhattan to Montauk can help. Using special prescription optics and miniature mounted telescopic glasses, he has helped patients improve their ability to read, watch TV and in some case continue to drive. Dr. Schoenbart would like to do the same for you. To schedule a FREE low vision phone consultation with Dr. Schoenbart or make an appointment for a Low Vision exam call (516) 219-8690 or visit LowVisionofNY.com
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medical examinations by leading specialists, educational seminars and an introduction to melanoma-related resources. Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer because it often spreads to other parts of the body. About 76,700 new cases of melanoma are diagnosed in the United States each year. About seven percent of cancers in children 15 to 19 years of age are melanomas. Melanoma is most common in people of Caucasian descent, occurring five times more often than in Hispanics and 20 times more often than in African Americans. Childhood melanoma may not fit into the same routine diagnosis symptoms as adults. Instead, parents should look for the following: • A mole that changes, grows or doesn’t go away • An odd-shaped or large mole • A pale-colored or red bump • A mole or bump that itches or bleeds For more information on melanoma, visit the St. Jude Melanoma Clinic’s fact sheet at www.stjude.org/disease/melanoma.html. 50+
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Tips to Stay Safe While You Wait for Help s you age, falling becomes a bigger worry. Studies show that one in four people aged 65+ will fall each year. That number increases to one in three for the 75+ population. And if you’ve fallen once, your odds are increased for falling again. Falling can lead to serious injuries, loss of independence and costly medical bills. When you’re unable to get up, that “long lie” makes the situation even more dangerous. Untended injuries, dehydration, anxiety and elevated blood pressure increase risks of hospitalization, nursing home admission, and even death. Here are some tips to help you stay safe in case of a fall: 1 - Getting Up - It’s easier to get up from a kneeling position. If you’ve fallen, try to roll over and ease yourself to your hands and knees. Use a nearby piece of furniture for support as you try to regain your feet. 2 - Attracting Attention - If you can’t get up, but have some mobility, roll or crawl to the door or window. Bang or shout to try to attract the attention of a neighbor or mail carrier.
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Staying Heart Healthy with your Medicare Advantage Plan
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eart disease is a rising epidemic and new statistics predict that 45% of people in the U.S will have at least one issue related to the disease by 2035. You can take action so you don’t become another statistic. Joining a Medicare Advantage Plan gives you access to various health benefits, so you can stay heart healthy. Here are a few ways you can take advantage of some prime benefits and covered services with your Medicare coverage. Preventative Services. While you can’t control your age or family history, you can take preventive actions. Many plans cover preventative services such as screenings & immunizations and annual doctor visits. These services help you identify and treat health issues early. Disease Management Programs. Participating in a disease management program helps you learn to cope with and manage chronic conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. Get access to information about exercise, medicine, diet, and other treatment options, which all helps lower your risk for heart disease and improves your overall quality of life.
planning, routine screenings and preventative services, and more. Call your Medicare Advantage plan to take advantage of benefits and covered services to help keep you heart healthy. AgeWell New York offers Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans serving communities in the New York Metropolitan area. Call today for eligibility and enrollment at 866-586-8044 or agewellnewyork.com.
Fitness programs Fitness programs and access to gym memberships promotes a healthy lifestyle while helping you stay active. Fitness programs may include access to fitness equipment, gym memberships, group exercise classes and more, at no additional cost. Access to a Care Navigator or Care Manager. Care Navigators or Care Managers help you navigate all your benefits, so you can focus on staying healthy. Navigators encourage you to stay on track with your health goals by reinforcing medication management, care
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Ancient Egyptian Gilded Coffin Featured in Met Exhibition highly ornamented ancient Egyptian coffin from the first century B.C. will be the spectacular centerpiece of the exhibition “Nedjemankh and His Gilded Coffin,” which opened in late July at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met Fifth Avenue, Floor 1, Lila Acheson Wallace Galleries for Egyptian Art, Gallery 136; through April 21, 2019). The recently acquired work, which was inscribed for a high-ranking priest of the ramheaded god Heryshef of Herakleopolis, will be displayed with 70 other works, also from The Met collection. The exhibition is made possible by The Daniel P. Davison Fund. The exhibition will be arranged thematically to illuminate the role of Nedjemankh as a priest in ancient Egypt, his burial, and the decoration on the coffin. Distinctive installations in the exhibition include an imitation leopard skin once worn by a priest and a display of funerary objects depicted in a scene on the coffin. Made of cartonnage (layers of textile stiffened with glue and covered with plaster), the coffin has an elaborately decorated surface that is sheathed in gold. Scenes and texts in thick gesso relief were intended to protect and guide Nedje- Gilded Coffin of the Priest Nedjemankh mankh on his journey from death to eternal life (detail).Late Ptolemaic Period (150–50 B.C.). as a transfigured spirit. According to ancient Cartonnage, gold, silver, resin, glass, wood.
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50+ Lifestyles Wins Press Club of Long Island Award 0+ Lifestyles again scored an award at the Press Club of Long Island’s (PCLI) annual journalism awards, held at a dinner at the Woodbury Country Club on June 7, 2018. 50+ Lifestyles, won a third place award in the Narrative category for its March 2017 cover story on a Long Island labor attorney Victor Fusco and the 60s Invasion Band in a piece titled “It’s All About That Bass”. Sister publication, Long Island Fire News again scored a PCLI award for it use of social media on its Facebook page. Fire News also won an award for cover design with its August 2017 cover “Two Homes Destroyed in Fire Island Pines.” 50+
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Convincing Your Parent to Get a Hearing Aid Dr. Leisa Lyles-DeLeon
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epeatedly responding to “What’d you say?” can often be the norm during conversations with aging parents. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, about 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids. Fewer than one in three adults aged 70-andolder with hearing loss, could benefit from hearing aids, have ever actually used them. Hearing loss is often progressive in nature; i.e., it can become gradually worse without the problem being immediately apparent to those suffering. Others may notice sooner. Whether it’s loudly repeating yourself or noticing the TV volume up too high, all signs may be pointing to concerns of hearing loss. But how do you get aging parents to realize how much of a toll this is truly taking? Here are a few ways to convince your parents to consider hearing aids. Discuss their sense of independence. Not relying on others to repeat messages will allow your parents to play a more active role in discussions. While this can easily be taken for
granted, being able to participate in the flow of information is essential to living an independent and productive life. This includes for example, being privy to important announcements when they are being made verbally. Share how feelings of frustration may be reduced. Older adults with hearing loss may hear noise but may not be able to discern what it is. This may be especially true with speech, making conversations extremely difficult. This is all dependent on the specific type of hearing loss, which may call for different kinds of communication needs. Express your desire for their safety. Whether it’s being able to hear the smoke detector when sleeping at night or a car honk while driving, talk about your desire for them to be as safe as possible at all times and how hearing well will help. Discuss fatigue and reducing it. It’s easy to underestimate the amount of en-
ergy and effort it takes for someone who is hearing impaired to listen. In reality, it’s extremely exhausting and causes fatigue, which can impact the desire to partake in leisure activities and also impacts productivity. The brain has to work much harder to think and interpret sound and produce speech. Offer to go with them for their first appointment. Help reduce the fear of the unknown and increase the sense of urgency by offering to go with them to an appointment for a hearing test. An audiologist who will evaluate the sensitivity of their sense of hearing typically conducts this test. The test assesses a person’s ability to hear by measuring the ability of sound to reach the brain. Joining this appointment can help reduce any anxiety they may have been experiencing just thinking about the visit. 50+
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Top U.S. Summer Travel Destinations 1.Washington, DC 2. Orlando, FL 3. Austin, TX 4. Chicago, IL 5. Atlanta, GA 6. Cincinnati, OH 7. Dallas, TX 8. Oklahoma City, OK 9. Las Vegas, NV 10. Houston, TX
11. New York, NY 12. Los Angeles, CA 13. Tampa, FL 14. St. Louis, MO 15. Salt Lake City, UT 16. Richmond, VA 17. San Antonio, TX 18. Philadelphia, PA 19. Knoxville, TN 20. Pittsburgh, PA
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Best vs. Worst The average flight to a popular summer destination costs $319, lasts three hours and 57 minutes and has 0.4 connections. The Las Vegas metro area is the most attractive destination on the West Coast and the Washington D.C. metro area on the East Coast. Florida and Texas are home to the top summer destinations in the US, each with at least two metro areas in the top 15. Pennsylvania has one of the largest number of most unpopular summer destinations. The Oklahoma metro area has the lowest nightly rate for a threestar hotel room, $43, which is five-times less expensive than in New Orleans, the metro area with the highest at $214. To view the full report and your city’s rank, please visit: wallethub.com/edu/best-summer-travel-destinations/3792/ 50+ (Solution on page 4)
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Cover Story - Sandra Bullock ou play Danny’s sister in this movie, who of course was played by George Clooney in the Ocean’s movies. What did you think of this idea to play his sister? I got a call with this idea, and I didn’t think it wouldn’t work, But in the beginning I just thought it’s a neat idea but it will never happen. Sure enough a year later, we were getting ready to shoot this movie. That’s Hollywood for you. How many hours of phone conversations did you have with George Clooney to get the back story of the brother/sister relationship right? Many hours on the phone (laughs). I like to call George up at random times and talk movies. That’s my favorite past time. No, I am just kidding, of course. We joked about this a lot, who’d be the better thief. And who is the better thief? I am, of course. Much smarter than George, and a lot more devious. Was it fun to play with other women on set? A ton of fun. I know a lot of people thought it was a risk and it wouldn’t work out. But we had so much fun together. Two years ago we never thought an all-female ensemble would be doable in this genre. And now it’s out there. I’m so proud of this movie. The conversations among the women come across totally relaxed and natural. Was that all scripted, or did you guys improvise a bit? We played around a lot (laughter). We tried to stick to the script most of the time, but this just happens, you go off script, the camera keeps rolling, and all of the sudden it’s in the movie. We haven’t seen you around much. You kinda took a hiatus for three years, on purpose? Well, I am a mother now, and I fully participate in that role. I am all about car pools, making lunches and play dates these days. It’s quite a fulfilling and very busy life to be honest. You didn’t miss Hollywood much? Not really. You know, I’ve been around for a long time, and I am fortunate enough these days to be able to really pick and choose what I want to do. This project was something I was very interested in, that’s why I am back here. There is a ton of great cameos in this movie. Some of the old Ocean guys show up. Was that fun? Of course it was. I won’t give up who shows up in this movie, but it’s always great when you have some nice surprises. But this movie was mainly about the women in this film. It felt like the old Frank Sinatra feeling of friends hanging out, was there a lot of bonding? We worked crazy long days. We were draped all over each other on a couch at midnight. But we managed to connect on a level we never thought we could. That many women never get to work together like this. I feel very lucky because there are no more stones I need to turnover. With this one I came out with so much more than I had hoped for. All these women are now on my text thread. What’s interesting to me is this is a movie where women are not limited to a fight over a man.
“I really like to see women that lift each other up.” It’s a new world for women in Hollywood, would you agree? We are orchestrating a crime instead of fighting over a man. That alone was a thrill for me. It was exciting to do something so unusual. And we had a director who was very sympathetic to that. We all want to see more women directors. But here we had a director who really loves women. What message does this movie have for women? You don’t have to grow up to be a princess. That’s what our director said. And I love that. We need women of all characters, nuanced, complicated, that’s what we need to show young women especially. What other message do you like to see more in movies today? Women taking care of each other, being good to each other. Recognizing talent and being able to step back and let others shine. Sure, we can fight, but it should all be for the greater good – which of course is about money (laughs). I really like to see women that lift each other up. There is a lot of love and support out there, and we need to start showing it on screen. The “#MeToo” movement is really changing the game. Unfortunately it’s a human issue, but I think it’s important that the media keeps covering this issue. It has to remain political and keep the conversation going. And we need the support from the men as well. We meet all the Oscar winners first in the movie, was that planned? Of course it was planned. Oscar winners have priority in life! – No, I am just kidding of course. While we were filming someone on this crew was winning award after award. 50+
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The Rockin’ National Anthem By Randal C. Hill
ill Haley and His Comets recorded the first rock ‘n’ roll hit — “Crazy, Man, Crazy,” a now-forgotten piece that employed teen-oriented catch phrases of the day (“solid,” “crazy,” “gone”). Issued on Essex Records, the ditty reached Number 12 on Billboard’s 1953 singles chart. The success of “Crazy, Man, Crazy” caught the interest of industry giant Decca Records, who signed Haley to their label. On April 12, 1954, Haley and his band nervously entered Manhattan’s cavernous Pythian Temple studios to tape two songs for Decca that would become the Comets’ debut offering. Topnotch veteran Decca producer Milt Gabler focused his energy on the “A” side, a novelty called “Thirteen Women (and Only One Man in Town),” a droll tale of 13 women and one (lucky) man who somehow survive an H-bomb explosion. The second track scheduled was an upbeat 12bar blues dance tune called “Rock Around the Clock.” Haley wasn’t the first to record it; Clock had originally been done by a rock aggregate called Sonny Dae and the Knights. Dae’s disc failed to catch fire, but Haley liked the song and had been utilizing it on the road for two years. “Thirteen Women” took longer than ex-
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pected, and the studio clock showed only 30 minutes left for the “B” side. Haley’s two quick
Bill Haley and His Comets in 1956. Left to right: Rudy Pompilli, Billy Williamson, Al Rex, Bill Haley, Johnny Grande, Ralph Jones, Franny Beecher. attempts proved less than perfect. But when time ran out, Gabler, in a deft display of recordingstudio wizardry, grafted the two tracks onto one now-usable master tape. Decca promoted “Thirteen Woman,” but deejays soon preferred the back side of the single.
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Haley’s disc squeaked onto the Billboard Top 30 for one week in 1954, then faded into oblivion. Temporarily. Young Peter Ford, the only child of actors Glenn Ford and Eleanor Powell, was playing some of his favorite record when director Richard Brooks dropped by one evening in early 1955. Brooks had come to chat with Ford about a movie they were working on called Blackboard Jungle, based on Evan Hunter’s hit novel of the same name. Brooks had been looking for a teen-oriented tune to use over the film’s credits. As rock ‘n’ roll was just gathering momentum, the pickings for just the right song were slim. But when Brooks heard “Rock Around the Clock” blasting from Peter’s room, he knew he had found the perfect music. Brooks borrowed the lad’s 78 rpm platter, promising to return it later (but apparently never did). On his website peterford.com, the now-retired actor/singer/businessman states, “I played a small but pivotal role in launching a musical revolution. Thanks to a unique set of circumstances, the musical passion of a fifth grader helped ‘Rock Around the Clock’ become,‘The National Anthem of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” 50+
Age of Elegance Joan Allen
Marleen Schuss
It’s Showtime!
s. NY Senior America presents its 33rd annual pageant for women 60-plus years who possess a stage talent, charm, positive attitude and that special sparkle. This year we have 12 amazing women who will compete for the title of Ms. New York Senior America. The pageant’s mission is to discover and honor the gracious lady who will best exemplify the dignity, maturity and inner beauty of senior Americans. Following are the 2018 contestants who will compete for the crown. Join us on Sunday afternoon, July 29, 2018, and see this most exciting competition.
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Esther Beckman,West Islip Sabra Brock, NYC Susan Canin, East Northport Carol D’Amato, Massapequa Joan Darragh, NYC. Maureen Griffin, Copiague
Laura Lorenzo, Mastic Beach Lorna Martin, West Babylon Leticia Minei, Manorville Alicia Moss, Roslyn Marie Quigley, Long Beach Theresa Walton, East Norwich
ease Association. They came to offer their support to me. How could it get any better? It can, and it did. National Pageant week with all its scheduled responsibilities was not only fun, but exciting, educational and exhausting. I was very tired but very happy. My medications were cooperating and doing their jobs up until the actual performance when they went on strike with no warning — I froze! Unlike the Titanic, I was surrounded by every one of the State Queens telling me in one clear voice, “We will help you. You can do it. It is very important to every one if us that you get up, and we’ll walk out together.” With all their hugs and kisses and prayers, we were on our way … they picked me up … two queens in front and two behind, and literally held me up as we got on stage. After a while, my pills finally kicked in. The gift of true friendship is that it takes you by the hand and reminds us that we are not alone in this Journey of Life. The 2018 New York Senior America Pageant will be held on Sunday, July 29 at 2:30 p.m. at the Madison Theater, Molloy College, Rockville Centre. For tickets call: Molloy College @ 516-323-4444. Tickets are $25 each. Group rate $20 for 10 or more tickets. If you cannot attend please show your support and become a sponsor of the NY Senior America Pageant….SENIORS HELPING SENIORS! To become a sponsor call Jane Rubinstein at 516.- 30-7916. Help us make this year the best ever! 50+ Ladies and Gentlemen New York Senior Idol Is Back! You must be 50 years or older to participate in the contest. Call 50+LifeStyles @ 631-286-0058. Ext. 112 or Marleen Schuss at 516-761-7503 Till next time, Joan Allen and Marleen Schuss
Becoming part of our Pageant insures every woman a lifetime membership in the New York Senior America family. Hearing time and again from members how Senior America changed their lives forever is best illustrated by the words of…Carol Lenz, Ms. New York Senior America 2004. The Journey of a Dream Realized The gift of unconditional love has carried me to magical places. Places I could only have dreamed about. With all the love, devotion and commitment of so many cherished new friends, my life has been so enriched. It all began with an article in a local newspaper, 50+ LifeStyles, Ethel Bennett’s, Age of Elegance column. It was about the Ms. New York Senior America Pageant and all the exciting opportunities I might experience in entering the competition. It sounded perfect for me after retiring from a very rewarding 30-year career of working with young people. I decided to give it a go! The audition, the rehearsing, the preparation was exhausting but wonderful. I enjoyed every minute …from the judges’ personal interview to the actual performance of one of my favorite songs from The King and I, “Getting to Know You.” Meeting and working with all the other contestants was an invaluable experience. When the crowning moment came and I stood there among all the contestants and heard my name called as the winner, I literally floated up stage to be crowned Ms New York Senior America, 2004! This was just the beginning … on to Las Vegas to compete for the title of Ms Senior America. What a week it was … filled with joy, wonder and love! I even called the Las Vegas chapter of the American Parkinson’s Dis50+ LifeStyles Summer 2018 METRO Edition • www.50PlusNY.com 19