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50+ Senior Idol Finals: From Blue Point to the Bronx 20 Compete The NYS 50+ Senior Idol Show will take place LIVE, Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at Huntington High School (auditorium) on 188 Oakwood Road in Hunting-

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1) Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) met with Theodore Roosevelt IV in the U.S. Capitol. Mr. Roosevelt is not only the great grandson of President Teddy Roosevelt, but also a former Navy SEAL and prominent conservationist.

2) New York State Senator Tom Croci (left) presented Narcan Training at Islandia Village Hall on September 6. He is joined

by Gregson H. Pigott (center), Director, Office of Minority Health, Suffolk County Department of Health Services, and Mike Zaleski (right), Deputy Mayor, Village of Islandia.

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3) Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Neil Foley attended an event hosted by Suffolk Independent Living Organization (SILO) to celebrate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which was adopted on August 3, 1998. The event was held at the SILO offices in Holstville.

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4) Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano honored the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency, along with the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 82 and the Military Order of the Purple Heart, for their work in organizing a collection for Hurricane Harvey relief.

5) Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone recently joined Suffolk County Legislator William “Doc” Spencer to unveil a ceremonial “Road to Remembrance Trail” at the Third Annual CHS Suffolk County Marathon. 50+

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What Does Aging In Place Mean?

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ging in place is a term used to describe a person living in the residence of their choice as they age, for as long as they are able. This includes being able to have any services (or other support) they might need over time as their needs change.

Who wouldn’t want to live as long as possible in their own home without moving in to some type of institution? At home, a senior feels most comfortable with their environment. Not to mention a great saving in costs. If medical care is not an issue, then a professional caregiver or companion through a non-medical home care agency more than likely is sufficient.

Adult children of seniors serve as primary caregivers to the ill or elderly loved ones. Inhome care assistance (through home care agencies) allow family caregivers to carry on with their own life priorities like work, child care, spousal relationship, and have more time for themselves.

In general, receiving non-medical home care reduces unavoidable hospital readmission, and research show that individuals are recuperating

from illness, injury, or surgery heal more quickly when recovering at home instead of a medical facility.

The primary benefits of Home Companion Care are: Care delivered in the comfort of home promotes healing. It provides a safe place for infections to heal Easier for family and friends to visit Allows freedom and independence More affordable than inpatient care (recovery care) at a nursing facility or hospital Tailored to specific needs of each person Person-centered care designed for needs of the senior Reduces re-hospitalizations and prevents or postpones institutional living.

TLC Companions is a unique home care agency. We are family owned and operated servicing families from Manhattan to Montauk. It was formed by healthcare professionals with the goal to provide families the confidence and peace of mind knowing their aging loved ones are comfortable at home and receiving professional, compassionate, and personalized care. We are known for providing the best professional and reliable care at affordable prices.

The services we provide might be for people who are getting older, who are chronically ill, who are recovering from surgery, who live with a disability. We provide these services on an hourly or live-in basis with 24/7 on call avail-

ability. Home care services include: Personal care, like help with bathing, washing hair, shaving, or getting dressed or Homemaking, like cleaning the house, yard work, and laundry. TLC Companion’s can provide cooking, meal preparation, shopping, picking up medications, or delivering meals. You can get almost any type of assistance at home that you want or need. We also provide post surgery / rehab care.

We know it’s not easy to invite a stranger into your home to provide personal care that is why our companions have complete background checks and are thoroughly screened and monitored. As an added service we are happy to assist with referrals regarding elder law issues, transportation & Medicaid finance.

We believe in addressing the needs of our clients and we will provide a FREE initial inhome assessment and will match and connect the right caregiver with you or your family member.

For further information call 516-719-0909 or visit tlccompanions.com. Remember everyone needs a little TLC! 50+

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The 4 P’s of Choosing a Medicare Advantage Plan

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he Annual Election Period (AEP) for Medicare plans is from October 15 to December 7 for coverage beginning January 1, 2018. People can only change or enroll in Medicare plans during the AEP or during specific lifetime events, such as when they turn 65.

Keep these 4 key areas in mind when comparing Medicare plans: 1. Price: The overall cost of a Medicare Advantage plan can vary, based on needs and income.

Create a “health care budget” that outlines expected health needs, and compare overall costs.

Key questions: What is the plan’s monthly premium?

Is there a deductible you must meet first before coverage begins?

Are there copays for doctor or specialist visits?

2. Products: Find out if the plan’s covered services will help lower the cost of managing your health conditions, or if you will need to pay out of pocket for certain health care needs. Sometimes, the least expensive Medicare plan (or even

the most expensive one!) may not necessarily be best. Key questions: Is there dental or vision coverage?

Can members receive help managing their chronic conditions?

Are in-home services or care covered?

3. Providers: A Medicare plan should ideally allow you to keep seeing the doctors you prefer.

Many health plans require members to see doctors within a provider network. Other plans allow members to see any doctor, but these plans usually cost more. Key questions: Are preferred doctors “in network”?

If the primary care provider is in network but specialists are not, is it possible to still get specialist visits covered by referral?

How close to home are the nearest in-network doctors?

considered. A formulary is a list of medications covered by a health plan. Key questions: Which prescriptions do you need?

Will the Medicare plan cover these prescriptions, or will they cost more?

If any medications are not covered, is there an acceptable alternative in the formulary?

Do you have questions or need more information? Fidelis Care’s Licensed Sales Representatives are available to meet with in the comfort of your own home or at one of our many community offices. To schedule an appointment or for more info, call 1-800-860-8707 (TTY: 1-800-6958544) or visit fideliscare.org/medicare. 50+

4. Prescription Drugs: It's important to know which medications are covered. Make a list of your medications, then check the Medicare prescription drug formularies of the plans being

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VeteransNews To Our Vets 8

By Gary P. Joyce; Editor, 50+ Lifestyles

This is excerpted from a piece I wrote on November 25, 2005 (Thanksgiving Day). As background, I’m a Viet Nam vet and spent 27 months in country from August 1968 to January 1971.

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y wife’s sleep-mumbling woke me, and the first thing I recalled on consciousness was standing up and firing on semiautomatic. My eyelids slapped open as the recollection took shape.

That happened on November 16, 1968 – eight days and 37 years ago (49 years ago, now. How time flies!) – and I saw it as clearly as I can see the red “2:22” on the bedside clock. That’s ayem, Thanksgiving morning, 2005. But that’s war.

It’s amazing how things stay with you. I’d thought much of what I recalled of that day was more an exaggerated memory or a conglomeration of memories, but I met one of my teammates at a gathering of ‘the clan’ years later who told the story to a group of peers while I stood

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there unable to comment, other than to say, “yeah, yeah, that’s right.” How I remembered the event for some 30 years was how it transpired.

There were four of us and we ambushed 20or-so of them. I saw faces as I shifted targets, and I saw people firing back. The story my partner told was more about my actions than what we did, but combat — the event, not the dying — is perceptual, he was a new guy and that’s what he recalled. I recalled killing people, monsoon, mud, brush, and a Montagnyard-cut field.

I remembered swapping out magazines, slapping the new one on my thigh as I shoved it in my rifle. I can feel the magazine’s edge on the front of my thigh muscle today.

Thirty-seven years and eight days later at 0222 on Thanksgiving Day morning a 56-year old, out-of-shape ex-LRRP remembered war as clear as if it happened earlier in the evening.

Warriors pay the price for everyone else. The rest of us argue, discuss and debate the reasons why, how, where and when. Some of us support the warriors and some of us don’t.

But it’s the warriors who carry the load, and who don’t get to sit down with their loved ones on Thanksgiving Day and debate esoterica.

Gary P. Joyce; Editor, 50+ Lifestyles Late 1968, somewhere in II Corps, RVN The dreams aren’t as vivid or come as often anymore, but every now and then something will trigger a memory, and some of the memories I live with are less than pleasant. That was one memory on one Thanksgiving. I spent three Thanksgivings, Christmases and birthdays at war.

Today’s military do the same, whether they volunteered or not. On Veteran’s Day, and through the upcoming holidays, simply remember them for what they do … they don’t ask for more than that. 50+

Cover Story - 50+ Senior Idol Finals: From Blue Point to the Bronx 20 Compete 20 finalists. This talent-studded group includes an A cappella group, and several soloist singers, a soloist musician, dancers and comedians from throughout the Metro area.

The finalists appearing are: The Tribunes from Long Island Celeste Belletti of the Bronx Teri George of Medford Richard Lanna of Dix Hills Darie Ehrlich of Babylon

Rich Lanna

Pamela Merrill of Laurelton Henry Simpkins of Elmont Laura Lorenzo of Mastic Beach Ernest Cannava of Blue Point James DiNapoli of Merrick Mary Malloy of East Rockaway Dolores Brown of Wyandanch

Henry Simpkins

Theresa Walton of East Norwich Sean Farrell of Wantagh Tony Tufariello of Copiague Joan Tyler of Bayside Jerrold Fuller of Brentwood Robert Alvey of Garden City Kathy Bondhus of Rockaway Park Larry Dubin of East Meadow

Ernest Canava

This is a great opportunity to see some outstanding talent … at an affordable price. Co-Producers Marleen Schuss of New York Senior America and Frank C. Trotta, publisher of 50+ Lifestyles, guarantee the event will be a showstopper!

So come witness the crowning of this year’s 50+ Senior Idol at Huntington High School on November 12. The show starts at 2:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to attend the show and cheer on the contestants should call 516-527-3372 or 631-286-0058 ext. 112, or e-mail: frank @50plusny.com; tickets will also be available at the door. Tickets are $25 per person and $20 per person for groups of 10 or more. You won’t want to miss the 2017 Senior Idol Contest! 50+

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November 12 Roosevelt Field Pet Night with Santa.

(Send event info to Frank@50plusny.com. Deadline 15th of the month)

November 3 New York Rangers Alumni Association Game. Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, Bethpage Community Park. $20 for Town residents over the age of 12, $30 for non-residents over the age of 12 and $10 children 12 years and under. Additional experiences are also available.

For info: www.newyorkrangers.com/assist or call Benefit Games at 646-979-7500.

November 4 Islandia Village Veterans Day Ceremony.

Veterans Memorial Triangle, Islandia; 10 a.m.

Parts of Old Nichols Road will be closed. Info: 631-348-1133, www.newvillageofislandia.com.

November 5 Autumn Concert. The West Islip Symphony Orchestra at West Islip High School, West Islip; 2 p.m. Donation: $10 adults, $8 seniors, Students free. Info: 631-661-8348.

November 7 JLI Adult Education Course. Great Debates in Jewish History. Through December 12; 7:30 – 9 p.m. Chai Center, Dix Hills. $89 per person; $150 for couples; includes all student materials.

Info: 631-351-8672, www.thechaicenter.com.

November 10-12 Long Island’s Doctor Who Convention.

Hyatt Regency Long Island, Hauppauge. One and three-day passes available. Info: www.longislanddoctorwho.com.

November 11 DIY Workshop: Veterans Day Flag Case.

Home Depot, 172 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead; 10 to 11:30 a.m. Veterans Day Celebration of Services workshop. Cut, stain and assemble a commemorative flag case that will be donated and on display in remembrance of those who have selflessly served our country. For additional info: 516-565-3700, www.homedepot.com/workshops/#store/1274.

Nov 11, 2017 NYC Veterans Day Parade. Parade proceeds north on Fifth Avenue from 26th and 52nd Sts.; 11:15 a.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. Reviewing Stand is located on 41st Street, in front of the NY Public Library. Parade preceded by a wreathlaying ceremony at the Eternal Light in Madison Square Park, followed by a Veterans Street Fair.

November 12 Roosevelt Field Masll Pet Night with Santa.

7 to 9 p.m. Bring your four legged friends for a

photo with Santa. www.simon.com/mall/roosevelt-field/news-and-events.

November 17 9th Annual Bethpage Turkey Drive. Drop off frozen turkeys, non-perishable food items (no glass containers), supermarket gift cards or cash donations. Donations go to Island Harvest.

Drop off at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Main Headquarters, Bethpage; 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

November 18 The 10th Annual Long Island Run for the Warriors. 10K / 5K / 1-mile. Run begins and ends at Babylon Town Hall Lindenhurst; 9 a.m.

To register: www.runforthewarriors.org.

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NYS 50+ SENIOR IDOL SHOW

November 12 2:30 pm Join us for an afternoon of good entertainment and fun at an affordable price. Tickets are $25 each for individuals, $20 each for groups and $35 at door day of event. It will take place at Huntington High School. Doors open at 1:30.For ticket sales call (631) 286-0058 ext 112.

November 18-19 Native American Feast. At the Garvies Point Museum & Preserve, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children: $5; Adults: $8/ Fun for the whole family. Info: 516-571-8010, www.garviespointmuseum.com.

November 19 Enchanted Unicorn Party. Whaling Museum & Education Center, Cold Spring Harbor; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For families with kids. Discover the whale that started it all — the narwhal– unicorns of the sea! Child $15; adults $5. Info: 631-3673418 x10, www.cshwhalingmuseum.org/calendar.html.

November 19 24th Annual Patchogue River Christmas Holiday Boat Parade. Along the Patchogue River; 6 (ish) to 8 p.m. Info: www.patchogueboatparade.org.

November 19 Teddy Bear Motorcycle Run to benefit the kids of Brookhaven Town Interface Program. The run starts at Terryville Fire Department, Port Jefferson Station. Escorted ride ends with lunch at Painters' Restaurant in Brookhaven; 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Riders / Passengers: $20 (or $25 without a bear).

November 19 Dahlias 101. Store dahlia tubers over the winter. East Islip Library, East Islip; 6:30 p.m. Info: www.LongIslandDahlia.org, 516-578-7699.

November 25 Santa Parade. The Pt. Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Parade. Starting at the Long Island Train Station on Main Street at 11 a.m. At the parades end Santa will be in ‘Santa’s Workshop’ for photo opportunities. 50+

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50+ LifeStyles 24th Annual Golf Classic Sponsored by AARP & Bristol Financial Services

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he 50+ LifeStyles 24th Annual Golf Classic was held at the Timber Point Country Club in Great River and drew over 100 golfers.

The event was played on the historic, nearly 300-acre, 27-hole course overlooking the Great South Bay, on a beautiful early fall day. 50+ Closest to the Pin Male Red — Bob Powers White — Matt Pfaeffle Female Red — Janine Celauro White — Barbara Roade Closest to the Line Male Red — Bob Guendel White — Steve Omeis Female Red — Mary Ann Levine White — Marie Dicandia Most Honest Golfer Male — Patrick O’Donnel Female — Cathy English 50-59 Men Sponsored by AARP Long Island Low Gross: Ed Lada 94 2nd Low Gross: Alfonse Salamina 97 50-64 Women Sponsored by AARP Long Island Low Gross: Julie Truono 113 2nd Low Gross: Christine Lada 128 60-69 Men Sponsored by Franklin, Gringer & Cohen PC Low Gross: Lewis Mazzone 88 (match of cards) 2nd Low Gross: Robert Romando 88 (match of cards)

70-74 Women Sponsored by Bristol Financial Services Low Gross: Mary Ann Levine 103 2nd Low Gross: Deborah Fell 116 80+ Men Sponsored by Bristol Financial Services Low Gross: Tony Naccarato 100 2nd Low Gross: Art Schaedtler 105 75+ Women Sponsored by Bristol Financial Services Low Gross: Lu Soguero 111 2nd Low Gross: Jill Latorella 124 Men’s Scramble Division Sponsored by Franklin, Gringer & Cohen PC Low Gross: John Vitrano, John Vitrano, Jr., Jonathan Stocker & Richard Ferro 67 Women’s Scramble Division Sponsored by AARP Long Island Low Gross: Nancy Owenburg, Janine Celauro, Judith Purstell & Barbara Rohde 75 Co-ed Scramble Division Sponsored by Bristol Financial Services Low Gross: Meryl Manthey, Michael Delorme, Ivy Chang & Robert Wilhelm 70

65-69 Women Sponsored by Franklin, Gringer & Cohen PC Low Gross: Mary Urstadt 104 2nd Low Gross: Elaine Courtney 110

Golf for Single Adults Division Sponsored by AARP Long Island Men’s Low Gross: Rudolph D’Amico 89 Women’s Low Gross: Mary Ann Levine 103

70-79 Men Sponsored by Bristol Financial Services Low Gross: Jim Courtney 79 2nd Low Gross: Ray Fell 87

50+ Lifestyles 24th Annual Golf Classic Overall Individual Winners Men: Jim Courtney 79 Women: Mary Ann Levine 103

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National Alzheimer’s Disease Month President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in 1983. At the time, fewer than two million Americans had Alzheimer’s; today, the number of people with the disease has soared to nearly 5.4 million.

Should you require information about Alzheimer’s, following is a listing of helpful resources.

Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease The State University of New York at Stony Brook University, Department of Psychiatry/Neuroscience Institute, 127 Putnam Hall, Stony Brook, New York 11794-8790. 631-632-3160; www.ceadlongisland.org.

Alzheimer’s Disease Community Assistance Program Alzheimer's Association-Long Island Chapter 425 Broadhollow Road, Suite 307, Melville, NY 11747. 631-629-6950; 24-Hour Hotline (800) 2723900. www.alz.org/longisland Alzheimer’s Disease Regional Caregiver Support Initiative Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation 271-11 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 516-586-1507; www.parkerinstitute.org/

Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center Home of the Mickey and Felice Neuwirth Care Center 45 Park Avenue Bay Shore, NY 11706 855-732-4500; www.adrcinc.org Alzheimers.net Advisor: 866-567-4049 Finding care: 866-567-4049 www.alzheimers.net/resources/new-york/

Nassau County Dept. of Human Services Office for the Aging 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd.

Uniondale, NY 11553-3691 516-227-8900; e-mail: seniors@hhsnassaucountyny.us www.nassaucountyny.gov/1438/Aging

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10001 866-232-8484; alzfdn.org

Suffolk County Office for the Aging The Suffolk County Office for the Aging is the designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act. H. Lee Dennison Building 100 Veterans Memorial Hwy. Hauppauge, NY 11788-0099 • 631-853-8200 http://suffolkcountyny.gov/aging/Home.aspx

US Department of Health & Human Services National Institute on Aging 800-438-4380 (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) e-mail: adear@nia.nih.gov www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers

Riverhead County Center County Rd. 51 Riverhead NY 11901-3397 631-852-1420; suffolkcounty.gov/aging/Home.aspx e-mail: aging.office@suffolkcountyny.gov

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Paid Family Leave is Coming to New York 5 Things You Should Know About This Important Program

By Bernard Macias, AARP Long Island

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f you have ever needed to take time away from work to care for a loved one, you know how nerve-wracking it can be to give up your salary or wonder if your job will be there when you return.

A ARP New York and the Paid Family Leave Coalition fought for the Paid Family Leave program because family caregivers who work shouldn’t have to choose between caring for a loved one and losing their jobs. And beginning in January, New York State will launch one of the strongest Paid Family Leave laws in the nation.

Here are five things you should know about New York’s upcoming Paid Family Leave program: 1) What is paid family leave?

Under a new state law, working New Yorkers will be able to take time off to care for a loved one while still receiving a portion of their salary and without worrying about whether they will lose their jobs.

2) When does the program begin?

The program will be available on January 1, 2018. At the beginning, employees will be able to take up to eight weeks of leave at up to 50 percent of their salaries. These amounts will gradually increase until 2021 when they can take up to 12 weeks of leave at up to 67 percent of their salaries.

3) Am I eligible?

Most private-sector employees in New York State will be eligible for Paid Family Leave. Employees with a regular schedule of 20 or more hours per week are eligible after 26 weeks of employment. Employees with a regular schedule of less than 20 hours per week are eligible after 175 days worked.

4) Who can I care for while taking paid leave?

Paid family leave will be available for: • Caring for a close relative with a serious health condition, including a spouse, domestic partner, child, parent, parent-in-law, grandparent or grandchild • Maternity and paternity leave, whether you are a parent expecting, fostering or adopting a child • When a spouse, domestic partner, child or parent is on active military duty or has been notified of an impending call or order of active duty 5) Where can I get more information about Paid Family Leave and caregiving?

A ARP New York has more information and resources available at aarp.org/nypaidleave. 50+

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Out Of The Pocket Costs For Certified Home Health Aides (HHA) Are On the Rise!

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he assistance a person might need to remain living at home can vary and so can the cost. If a person needs assistance such as a certified home health aide (HHA) or companion virtually all the costs are considered “out-of-pocket” expenses. Considering that the cost for an aide at $18-25.00 per hour for only 6 hours a day might total as much as $40, 000.00 a year the financial burden can be extraordinary difficult for adult children, partners, and other family members who often must shoulder this responsibility. Without long term disability insurance, which most families do not have, New York families who want to help their the elderly, disabled and handicapped persons family member age in place at home are forced to seek the assistance of Medicaid which for most is a complicated and time consuming process.

What is a Family to Do? We at Long Island Family & Elder Care (Also known as LIFEC) can help. We are a registered 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization that serves individuals on Long Island and in the boroughs of NYC. Our mission is to assist the elderly; disabled and handicapped persons qualify for long term homecare, and remain living at home without the stress and worry of the financial burden.

The LIFEC helps families and individuals navigate the complicated application process for long term care benefits known as community Medicaid. Our attentive counselors and attorneys’ understand that each client has a unique set of circumstances that requires specialized planning.

Help is just a phone call away: Call LIFEC at 631-255-3044 or 516-3569999 or visit us at LIFEC.org LIFEC has earned the trust of other from families and individuals under stressful & difficult circumstances. Fees are calculated on a sliding scale, and in most cases a fraction of what others charge.

We have saved families thousands of dollars in out-of pocket expenses for home health care, we can do the same for you. We have successfully secured long term care benefits for those with sizable wealth and assets.

Complimentary consultations at one of our convenient Long Island offices are available. We can also schedule appointments at your home, hospital, or rehab facility at no charge or obligation. 50+

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xecutive Editor Tim Edwards accepts awards for Best Column and Best Feature story from NAMPA Executive Director Gary L. Calligas at the 2017 North American Mature Publishers Association convention in Chicago. 50+

Find Hidin’ Harry!

Harry is hiding somewhere in this issue. Find him and tell us where he is and you can win a pair of theater tickets. We’ll pick two winners out of every issue.

Find Hidin’ Harry and send your answer to: Hidin’ Harry, 146 So. Country Road, Bellport, NY 11713 or e-mail Editor@50plusny.com.

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NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH • NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH • NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH

Healthy Habits for Diabetes Prevention and Management

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he main types of diabetes are Type 1, Type 2, and gestational.

Diabetes prevention is a priority for all, but particularly important for at-risk populations. You are at a greater risk of developing diabetes if you are overweight, have a family history of diabetes or have already been diagnosed with prediabetes. People living with diabetes are at risk for many other health issues and complications.

These recommended lifestyle changes can help prevent the onset of diabetes, or help you to manage diabetes, if you are already diagnosed.

Maintain A Healthy Diet. Include more fruits, vegetables, fish, and whole grains. Exercise Regularly. Put together a fitness program that’s right for you; this may includewalking, aerobics, resistance training and more. Control Your Blood Pressure. It is best for blood pressure levels to remain less than 130/80 mmHG. Check Your Feet. You should check your feet for red spots, cuts, swelling, and blisters. Get Regular Eye Exams. Visit your eye doctor (ophthalmologist) at least yearly for a comprehensive eye exam. Take Care Of Your Diabetes. Through home monitoring and regular visits with your health care provider, you can keep track of your blood sugar, blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and weight. Take Your Medications. Take your pills and/or insulin as prescribed by your doctor.

AgeWell New York’s Medicare Advantage Plans offer health care coverage to improve and maintain overall health and well-being. Call for eligibility and enrollment. 866-586-8044 or agewellnewyork.com.50+

National Diabetes Month: A Primer on Diabetes

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here are three main types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes – Your body does not make insulin. This is a problem because you need insulin to take the sugar (glucose) from the foods you eat and turn it into energy for your body. You need to take insulin every day to live. Type 2 diabetes – Your body does not make or use insulin well. You may need to take pills or insulin to help control your diabetes. Type 2 is the most common type of diabetes. Gestational diabetes – Some get this kind of diabetes when they are pregnant. Most of the time, it goes away after the baby is born. But even if it goes away, these women and their children have a greater chance of getting diabetes later in life.

Remember that you are the most important member of your health care team. You are the one who manages your diabetes day-by-day. Talk to your doctor or medical practitioners about how you can best care for your diabetes to stay healthy. It’s essential you learn more about diabetes and how to care for yourself in relation to it. Take classes to learn more about living with diabetes, join a support group — in-person or online — for peer support, and read about diabetes online. Go to National Diabetes Education Program (www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/communication-programs/ndep).

For more info on every aspect of diabetes go to www.niddk.nih.gov and the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org. 50+

Open Enrollment Period

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he Open Enrollment Period for 2018 Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug coverage is in the fall of 2017, from October 15 to December 7.

What Can You Do? • You can change from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan • Change from a Medicare Advantage Plan back to Original Medicare • Switch from one Medicare Advantage Plan to another Medicare Advantage Plan • Switch from a Medicare Advantage Plan that doesn't offer drug coverage to a Medicare Advantage Plan that offers drug coverage • Switch from a Medicare Advantage Plan that offers drug coverage to a Medicare Advantage Plan that doesn't offer drug coverage • Join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan • Switch from one Medicare drug plan to another Medicare drug plan • Drop your Medicare prescription drug coverage completely 50+ 50+ LifeStyles November 2017 • www.50PlusNY.com

NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH • NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH • NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH

Diabetes & Prediabetes: Are You Just a Little Too Sweet

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f you have diabetes you are not alone. Nearly 30 million people in the U.S, have diabetes. One in 4 seniors is affected by complications of diabetes. 84 million adults in the U.S. are prediabetic (90% of them don’t know they have it!). Nearly 40% of people with prediabetes gradually increase their blood sugar until they are firmly in the diabetic camp.

Most medical professionals subscribe to the belief that there is no cure for diabetes and only treat diabetes through diet, exercise, and insulin or drug therapy. I am Dr. Charles Timson, I am a specialist in diabetes care and the author of the popular book “Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Reversed”.

I am board certified in family medicine and in practice for over 30 years having treated over 20,000 patients. If you are a type 2 diabetic on medications there are two things I can almost guarantee. First your diabetes CAN and Will progress! Secondly, you are at risk for significant complications. Diabetes medicines allow you diabetes to get worse! Working with a team of other diabetes specialists we have developed the HYD program – “Helping Your Diabetes” to teach patients what to eat and what not to eat, what nutritional supplements and what exercises to do. It is the combination of these three elements in a medically supervised and customized program designed to help YOU safely come off YOUR medicines!

Come to a FREE “Help Your Diabetes” Seminar in your local area. Get the Facts Seminars are held weekly in Commack, Jericho and Hauppauge.

To register call 631-560-2075. Reservation is required seating is limited.

Adults only. 50+

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Thunder Hearing Services Celebrates Diabetes Awareness Month

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hunder Hearing Service provides the highest level of audiological services in a warm private practice setting. We offer excellent professional care with flexibility to accommodate our patients’ individual needs.

Our Owner and Audiologist, Lisa Roselli has been practicing for 24 years and is a member of ASHA and a fellow of A A A. She also maintains her Certificate in Clinical Competence in Audiology and is fluent in American Sign Language. At Thunder we offer the newest digital technology and provide a wide range of services and products: Hearing Aid Evaluation and Selection, Hearing Aid Dispensing & Fitting, Hearing Aid Repairs, Tinnitus Evaluation and Management, Diagnostic Audiologic Evaluations, Custom Earmolds and Earplugs, Industrial Hearing Screenings, Musician's Ear Plugs and Monitors: Evaluation and Fitting, Cell Phone Accessories During November Thunder Hearing is supporting Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes and hearing loss are two of America's most widespread health concerns. Nearly 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and an estimated 34.5 million have some type of hearing loss. A recent study found that hearing loss is twice as common in people with diabetes as it is in those who don't have the disease. Also, of the 84 million adults in the U.S. who have prediabetesX, the rate of hearing loss is 30 percent higher than in those with normal blood glucose If you have diabetes or are concerned that you may be prediabetic Call today Lisa Roselli for a consultation and hearing check at Thunder Hearing (631) 830-4296 or Visit www.TthunderAudiology.com/ 50+

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month Learn if Bariatric Surgery Can Help

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iabetes affects more than 29.1 million people in the U.S. More than one in every 10 adults has diabetes; for seniors that rises to one in four.

Type 2 Diabetes the most common form (90 percent) is associated with obesity and overweight, lack of physical activity, family history and older age.

The first-line treatment for Type 2 diabetes is weight loss, diet and exercise. Even when oral antidiabetic or insulin treatment is introduced successful regulation of diabetes and preventing damage to one’s health can be problematic and lead to complications.

Gastric bypass and the gastric sleeve, popular options for obese people who want to shed pounds quickly, have been found to resolve in most patients their type 2 diabetes too!

Bariatric surgery results in far greater and more sustained weight loss than conventional treatments, and leads to improvements in diabetes and obesity related diseases.

It is now being explored as a cure for Type 2 diabetes in normal weight or moderately overweight

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as well. While not yet approved for individuals without weight problem the vast majority of people with Type 2 diabetes are overweight. Patients with a BMI of 35 or greater with diabetes qualif y for bariatric treatment.

Studies show that up to 84 percent who underwent gastric bypass and almost 60 percent of sleeve patients experienced a complete reversal of their Type 2 diabetes. Rapid improvement in blood sugars and reduction or elimination of diabetic medications is often seen within the immediate period following bariatric surgery, even before significant weight loss!

November is Diabetes Awareness Month – Learn if bariatric surgery can help you. Attend a free Seminar or schedule a consultation with Long Island Laparoscopic Doctorssm. Say “Good Bye” to your diabetes once and for all! Call 631-228-8277 or visit JourneyToTheNewYou.com. 50+

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5 Steps to Getting Started With Medicare

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hether you’re new to Medicare, getting ready to turn 65, or preparing to retire, you’ll need to make several important decisions about your health coverage.

If you wait to enroll, you may have to pay a penalty, and you may have a gap in coverage. Use these steps to gather information so you can make informed decisions about your Medicare: Step 1: Learn about the different parts of Medicare The different parts of Medicare help cover specific services. Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers inpatient hospital stays, care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care, and some home health care. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers certain doctors' services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services.

Step 2: Find out when you can get Medicare There are only certain times when people can enroll in Medicare. Depending on the situation, some people may get Medicare automatically,

and others need to apply for Medicare. The first time you can enroll is called your Initial Enrollment Period. Your 7-month Initial Enrollment Period usually: • Begins 3 months before the month you turn 65 • Includes the month you turn 65 • Ends 3 months after the month you turn 65 If you don’t enroll when you’re first eligible, you may have to pay a Part B late enrollment penalty, and you may have a gap in coverage if you decide you want Part B later.

Step 3: Decide if you want Part A and Part B Most people should enroll in Part A when they turn 65, even if they have health insurance from an employer. This is because most people paid Medicare taxes while they worked so they don’t pay a monthly premium for Part A. Certain people may choose to delay Part B. In most cases, it depends on the type of health coverage you may have. Everyone pays a monthly premium for Part B. The premium varies depending on your income and when you enroll in Part B. Most peo-

ple will pay the standard premium amount of $134 in 2017.

Step 4: Choose your coverage If you decide you want Part A and Part B, there are 2 main ways to get your Medicare coverage— Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO). Some people get additional coverage, like Medicare prescription drug coverage or Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap). Most people who are still working and have employer coverage don’t need additional coverage. Learn about these coverage choices.

Step 5: Sign up for Medicare (unless you’ll get it automatically) Some people automatically get Part A and Part B. Find out if you’ll get Part A and B automatically. If you're automatically enrolled, you'll get your red, white, and blue Medicare card in the mail 3 months before your 65th birthday or your 25th month of disability. If you don't get Medicare automatically, you’ll need to apply for Medicare online. 50+

Go forward. Bounce back.

That’s Momentum.

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elcome to Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilitation and Nursing, a rehabilitation center with uncompromising passion for progress.

To walk through our spacious, New York style gym is to become immersed in a wealth of the latest advanced technologies. Momentum rehab technicians are especially excited about our newest acquisition, the SMART Balance Master. This powerful machine uses dynamic force-plate sensors to monitor a user’s balance control, providing the trainer with valuable, on-screen feedback.

The SMART Balance Master has proven to be extremely helpful in treating our patients with impaired coordination.

At Momentum, we believe in rewarding hard work, so we couple our intensive therapy with deluxe accommodations.

Indulge yourself at our in-house Parisian boulangerie, then unwind with a hot shower in your granite tiled, spa-style bathroom. All of our patients’ rooms are equipped with HDTV’s and a library of hot new BluRay titles.

Nursing at Momentum is defined by skill, compassion, and dedication. No task is too small for our devoted team of nurses, and we take every step to ensure that all of our patients’ needs are met.

Call 631-581-6400 to schedule a personal tour today, and see for yourself what sets Momentum apart from all the others. 50+

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What You Need To Know Before Buying A Stair Lift

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tair lifts are gaining popularity as the population ages. Many older adults or persons with movement disabilities continue to enjoy good health and want to remain in their home, but find stairs to be a challenge. A stairlift may be the right solution. Today’s stairlifts, such as the ones sold by StairGlide of New York, do not require structural changes to the home and do not damage the stairs or change the décor. The stairlifts are designed to be quiet and efficient, with smooth start-and-stop functionality. They are designed for safety and comforts with features like swivel seats so there is no twisting, safety sensors should there be an obstruction on the stair, and much more.

Here are some things to consider in choosing the right stairlift for your home.

Stair style: Stairlifts are available straight, curved and even as outdoor stairways for entrances and patios steps.

Safety features: All StairGlide of New York stairlifts include multiple safety features.

These include fold-up chair and foot rest for when not in use to allow passage on the stairs; safety belts and lockable seats; a remote control feature to allow others to operate it; and your stairlift will continue to function (1.5 to 2.5 hours) even if power goes out.

Support: Pre-purchase and after purchase support from trained factory technicians who can recommend the proper configuration and address any issues that may come up is critical. Stairlifts can be tested at the company’s showroom and a technician can visit your home for consultations.

Stairlifts can be removed and reinstalled should you move, and feature the best warranty available: a lifetime warranty on the motor and gearbox, lifetime warranty on the rail system, and one year warranty on all other components.

StairGilde of New York is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and led by Tom Knoblauch, President. For questions about sales or service call 631-647-2255 or wwwstairglideny.com. 50+

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Postal Service to Issue Semipostal Stamps

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he Semipostal Authorization Act, Pub. L. 106–253, grants the U.S. Postal Service discretionary authority to issue and sell semipostal stamps to advance such causes as it considers to be ‘‘in the national public interest and appropriate.’’ The U.S. Postal Service announced today that in November it will issue the first of five semipostal stamps.

Under the semipostal discretionary program, the Postal Service will issue five stamps over a 10-year period, with each stamp to be sold for no more than two years.

The first stamp issued will be an Alzheimer’s Semipostal Stamp, followed by a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Semipostal Stamp in 2019. The next three discretionary semipostal stamps have not yet been determined.

The Alzheimer’s Semipostal Stamp will be issued during National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Net proceeds will be distributed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Details on issuance date and location will be provided at a later date.

President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness

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Month in 1983. At the time, fewer than two million Americans were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s; today, that number has soared to nearly 5.4 million.

Semipostal stamps, currently sold for 60cents, are First-Class Mail (FCM) postage stamps that are issued and sold by the Postal Service at a price above the FCM single-piece one-ounce stamp rate (FCM rate) to raise funds for designated causes.

The difference between the FCM rate in effect at the time of purchase and the 60 cent purchase price, minus an amount to offset costs incurred by the Postal Service, if any, is contributed to the specific cause by law.

Under the Semipostal Authorization Act, the Postal Service will consider proposals for future semipostals until seven years after May 20, 2016.

The Federal Register notice outlining this program can be found online at the GPO website: w w w. g p o . g o v / f d s y s / p k g / F R - 2 016 - 0 4 20/pdf/2016-09081.pdf.

Proposals will only be considered if they meet all submission requirements and selection criteria. They may be submitted by mail to the following address: Office of Stamp Services, Attn: Semipostal Discretionary Program, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW., Room 3300, Washington, DC 20260– 3501 Suggestions may also be submitted in a single Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) file sent by e-mail to

semipostal@usps.gov. Indicate in the Subject Line: Semipostal Discretionary Program. 50+

SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN

A Calculated Retirement

By John Biundo; Social Security Assistant District Manager in Patchogue

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alculating when you should retire requires evaluating all sources of your retirement income. There are many factors to consider, including your personal retirement goals. With multiple factors affecting your decision, sometimes it’s difficult to see the big retirement picture.

Social Security secures your today and tomorrow by offering a webpage of calculators to help you plan your Social Security retirement benefits. You can access our online calculators by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/benefitcalculators.html to get started planning.

Visit our calculator page and fine-tune your benefit estimate by using the Retirement Estimator if you have the required 40 work credits.

Changes in your personal circumstances may cause changes in the number of years you work before you retire. Suppose you had planned to work an additional ten years before retiring, but now you are considering moving that up to the end of this year. How can you determine how much the difference in dollars in the monthly benefits will be? You can create one estimate with your projected earnings through this year and another including the next ten years. These are estimates, but they will give you an approximation for each retirement age to help you make your decision.

You can also use our Online Calculator if you don’t have 40 work credits. You need to enter all of your earnings manually, but you can project future earnings through your potential retirement date. Again, this is an estimate based on your future estimated earnings, but it provides you with planning numbers.

These three calculators will meet almost everyone’s pre-retirement planning needs. But, wait, there’s more. Use the Life Expectancy Calculator for a rough estimate of how long you might live. The Retirement Age Calculator determines your full retirement age and shows the differences when benefits are taken early. The Early or Late Retirement Calculator can show the differences in benefit amount if you file early or wait until later to start benefits. You can use the Benefits for Spouse Calculator to find out how your spouse’s benefit changes if taken early. You can access all of these at www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/benefitcalculators.html. Another great planning tool is the Social Security Statement.

Get yours today with a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

With our calculators doing all the number crunching, we make the big picture easier to see. The road to retirement is in the viewfinder and you have your resources ready. Now that you know which calculator to use, you can start figuring your best retirement option for a calculated retirement. 50+ 50+ LifeStyles November 2017 • www.50PlusNY.com

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It’s Never Too Early Yes, it’s that time again. And if you’re going to beat the Christmas crunch, it’s not a bad idea to start now.

Here’re a few things we’ve spotted or tried, that we think you might enjoy — well, we mean enjoy giving!

Gary P. Joyce; Ed. Classing Up the Dog Bowl Not much to say, other than we thought this was a neat — and classy — little gift for your small dog. The Henri Bendel Dog Dish. It’s 2-1/2-by-five-inches and …well, it’s a dog bowl. $30 from www.henribendel.com/us/henri-bendelstripe-small-dog-bowl-241361.html.

Wild and Endangered This is a unique book — and one in a style of which I’m sure we’ll see more. Fifth in the “Photicular” series (the images move!) it is a fascinating study of endangered species. Dan Kainen’s Photicular technology, paired with essays by science writer Kathy Wollard, will take readers on a journey of visual and informational depth. By Workman Books (workman.com); $25.95 Keep it Clean Got someone on the list who’s a little OCD when it comes to keeping his car, bike or motorcycle clean? Here’s the perfect gift: the Brush Hero, a revolutionary detailing tool that harnesses the power of an ordinary garden hose to clean cars, motorcycles and bikes to perfection. $34.95 from Brushhero.com (and elsewhere on the Internet).

Staying in Touch I live on the East End and we have a fair amount of dead spots out here. Check out Wilson Electronic’s 4G in-vehicle cell phone signal booster, the weBoost Drive Sleek (www.weboost.com/products/drive-sleek). We’ll be testing this in an upcoming issue, but for now … it’s powerful external antenna reaches out to access a cellular signal and delivers it to the booster. The booster amplifies the signal and serves as the relay

CLASSIFIED ADS PERSONALS SWM Handsome, seeking female 5062. Fun, outgoing, friendship/serious relationship. Dining, movies, outdoor events, walks, etc. Call or text Richard. 516-507-8317 ____________________________ ATTENTION LADIES. DWM 63, Good Personality, Funny, Big Heart, Affectionate. Likes concerts (Rock), Family, Companionship. Call 516390-5530. Will answer all! ____________________________ SINGLE WHITE MALE 82 Years.

Looking for a female 70-85 years for friendship & more. Call Joe at 516458-7333. ____________________________ WIDOWED ITALIAN/AMERICAN WOMAN seeks male widowed 65-72 with Pisces or Cancer sign for loving relationship. Call 631-698-1988 or 631-538-6923. ____________________________ SWF 63 seeks 60’s fun male. Companionship, outdoor events, shows, family, etc. Call 631-473-1523.

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PROF. SERVICES CLEAN HOMES BY STACEY Weekly, bi-weekly-monthly, one time only, Reasonable rates. E. Moriches, C. Moriches, Yaphank and Bellport.

631-902-3787. ____________________________ ROB’S INTERIOR PAINTING Reliable, neat work. Reasonable rates.

Insured. Garage floors: 1 car $200, 2 car $350. Call 631-745-8806.

ADVERTISE YOUR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES $60 Businesses • $35 Individuals (Non-business related) 15 words - $1 each additional word

All ads must be pre-paid. Rates are per month.

For more information call (631) 286-0058 Ext. 220.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY OR TYPE ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED. FULL TIME OR PART TIME. Starting at $20.00/hr.

No experience necessary. Will train.

Must have car. Call 516-376-3797.

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27 between the phone/device and the nearest cell tower. The result? Stronger signals that are fed through the booster back to the network. Comes with everything you need. It’s available at Best Buy and online retailers for $199.99 MSRP. All boosters come with a two-year warranty.

Why? We Don’t Know But it definitely has a neat-I-gotta’have-it ambience. A great gift for an artiste in the family. Glass rulers. Two size — inches and metrics, crystal clear glass, and they can always act as paperweights. $30 each, $54 for both.

From Area Ware; www.areaware.com (under “Desk & Office”).

Sticking it Everybody likes magnets. But here’s a useful tool based on magnets that you’ll find more uses for than you can imagine (check the website: www.GrabbitSTICK.com). These extremely strong multi-colored magnets range from $10 to $12.99, and there’s a gadget called the GrabSTICK that anyone who doesn’t like bending (again, check out the website) will find useful ($19.99. Available from the website or in local hardware stores.

Not Your Everyday Board Shorts Here’s a great gift for … well any guy.

BBO, the Boardshort Bottle Opener. How many times have you been at the beach or golf course or …wherever … and ready to grab a cold one and said, “Hey, anybody got an opener?” Well no more.

These shorts come with a bottle opener attached to the inside of the side pocket.

Lots of nice patterns; $48 from www.bboshorts.com. 50+

Have You Seen This Trophy?

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trophy containing the names of the all the past Overall winners of the 50+ Golf Tournament has been a centerpiece of the after-dinner festivities of the tourney since its inception. But this year, something strange happened … someone stole the trophy! The nearly three-foot tall trophy sits on the dais amid the trophies and prizes awarded for each year’s competition, but at some point as the dinner wound down, the trophy disappeared. Yes, someone walked off with a threefoot-tall trophy. A report was filed with the Suffolk County Police. If anyone has any knowledge, leads, suggestions or information regarding the trophy’s theft, please contact Frank Trotta at 631-286-0058, ext. 100. All leads will — of course — be kept confidential. 50+

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CROSSWORDS

ACROSS 1. Leg, old style 4. Rating system for competitors 7. Gym equipment 10. Honey (slang) 11. 4 p.m. drink 12. You may smell one 14. He reintroduced the Torah 15. Could be a cool one?

16. You might bet on or eat one 17. Josh 19. Dwells 21. Grazing land 23. Depot (abbr) 24. Affects not nicely 28. An ancestor?

31. Clark’s co-worker

(Solution on page 4) 32. Mrs. in Castile 33. Tell the truth 34. An extremity 35. They’ll be adults soon 37. Out with no bail (abbr) 38. CCLI x 2 39. Places for R&R 43. Stash 47. Rain hard 48. Not feeling so hot 50. Not here 51. Bristle 52. XIV halved 53. Prompter prefix 54. No SSN? Then this (abbr) 55. Typographic lengths 56. Pt. Jeff to Middle Isl. direction

DOWN 1. Stare 2. Magic opener 3. Spots all over 4. End of a list finisher 5. Goneril’s dad 6. Antarctica area (two words) 7. A most beautiful sound?

8. Yankee slugger 9. A long story 10. Wager 13. Net security protocol (abbr) 18. Poetically ever 20. A college dorm room?

22. Confident, aggressive 24. Height abbreviation 25. A salon job

26. Contest 27. Poetically earlier 28. Hail as per Ceasar 29. Each 30. Hesitations 33. Stir up 35. Rock outcrop 36. Maritime navigation system (abbr) 37. He uses 38 and 52 Across 39. Hwys. (abbr) 40. Yeti shoe size?

41. They look for Alfs perhaps (abbr) 42. Some chances are this 44. Needs to repay 45. Chest sound 46. Check out 49. Portugese airport (abbr)

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Age of Elegance

By Joan Allen

Upcoming Events

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hanks to Ethel Bennett for her inspiration to all of us. I’ll be writing the column from now on, so a little about me. I began my journey at the 2000 Pageant. My talent was tap dancing and I smiled a lot. I’m the proud mother of four, grandma to six, and a great-grandma to four (so far!).

To celebrate my 80th birthday, I re-entered the 2011 New York Pageant and sang “I’m Still Here.” Of all things, I won the title of Ms. Congeniality and was the First Runner-up. I am looking forward to reportJoan Allen ing all about Ms. New York Senior America.

On September 14, 2017, we held our successful fashion/birthday celebration at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. One of the highlights of the day was the traditional raffle of beautiful baskets. Bouquets to Edna Kaufmann, the artist in charge! Every basket had her touch, and was lovingly put together by the NY Senior America ladies.

APPLAUSE to Edna Kaufmann, Pat Tropea and the performers who blended music and fashion in our Show of Shows. A round of applause to Elisabeth Zamarelli for coordinating the amazing EXTRAVAGOWNZA presentation, and a special thank you to all of the beautiful models.

As we go to press, our 2017 reigning queen, Lee Ann Brill, will be competing in the National Pageant in Atlantic City, accompanied by Marleen Schuss, State Administrator and Bob Geltman, State Coordinator. Good luck Lee Ann! SHOW TIME! 50+ Lifestyles and Ms. New York Senior America are producing the 2017 New York Senior Idol Competition to be held Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. At Huntington High School, located at 188 Oakwood Road in Huntington. You don’t want to miss this year’s event. For tickets call: 631-286-0058 ext 112.

PARTY TIME! New York Senior America will be celebrating the Holiday/Birthday Party on Friday, December 8, 2017, at noon, at the Southward Ho Country Club in Bay Shore. Don’t be left at the gate. We sell out early. Get your reservations by calling Enid Merin at 516-495-4931.

In anticipation of the New York State 2018 Pageant to be held on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Molloy College in Rockville Center, we are seeking possible participants. If you are 60+ years, have a zest for life, a talent you can display on stage, charm and a positive attitude, we want you.

Call Marleen Schuss at 516-678-3242, or send the coupon below or email Marleen Schuss at marleenschuss@aol.com. 50+ Until next month: Joan COUPON

Women Must Be 60 Years or Over I would like to compete in the 2018 Ms. New York Senior America Pageant.

Name Address Telephone E-mail Address

Return to: Marleen Schuss, State Director 318 East Shore Drive, Massapequa, NY 11758 More info, Phone: 516-678-3242 • 516-761-7503

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Are You Avoiding The Dentist For Fear Of The Cost?

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f you don’t have dental coverage or feel insurance is too restrictive and costly there is another option: the EDP Dental plan.

Fortunately, there is an alternative to traditional dental insurance in the growing numbers of available dental plans that offer many advantages in convenience, savings, & procedures from top notch dentists. It is a great individual option and the industry is booming. Dentists and dental plan providers cooperate to make affordable dental care available to you and for more than 15 years EDP has helped thousands of Long Islanders get the dental care they need at an affordable price.

Whether your kids need braces, you need a root canal, or if you just need your regularly scheduled check-up and cleaning, a family dental plan will save you money every time you go to the dentist. Typically, members will find their bills reduced by half and in some cases even more. At EDP Dental it is not uncommon for members to report an average savings for a family of four in excess of $1500 a year or MORE! With some of Long Island’s best dental care providers in their network, EDP members are saving up to 60% off the cost of their dental care every day!

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The dentists that accept EDP are the same providers that take the big insurance company plans. However with EDP they can work directly with the patient for the best possible treatment at a reasonable cost. Best of all the discounts are applied to the patient right at the time of service, what’s easier than that?

For only $99 a year you can have peace of mind that you have the best dental savings plan available when you need it and when you don’t.

EDP will keep you smiling with our cost savings program that puts you in control of your dental care and money back in your pocket!

Many people wonder how discount dental plans work. How can they be so cheap but still offer such significant savings? Almost everyone understands how traditional dental insurance works because it's been so common.

But, this is not dental insurance. This is how we explain it at EDP Dental: Gain Access to In-Network Dentists Save on every visit with a dentist in our plan’s nationwide dental network. Dentists within our provider network have agreed to provide the same quality care for the discounted rates listed in the fee schedules. Discounts are exclusively accessible to discount dental plan members.

Save Money with Fixed Prices - No matter what your dentist would normally charge for a procedure, with a discount plan, you pay the dollar amount listed in the fee schedule.

Everyone Wins! - Dentists get more patients and keep their dental practice running and agree to the reduced fee schedule in return.

With EDP, dental coverage also includes specialists, such as, oral surgeons, orthodontists, periodontists, endodontists, and prosthodontists.

These visits are charged at a 25% reduction of participating specialist’s regular fees. Our user friendly website www.edpdental.com has been designed to help you locate a dentist, compare pricing and easily enroll online If you have questions and would like to speak with one of our customer care representatives you can reach us at 1.800.777.1085. 50+