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Hollywood powerhouse Sandra Bullock stars in the female version of the Ocean’s franchise movies, Ocean’s 8. The mother of two talks about the making-of, the influence of their male predecessors, and the #metoo debate. In this interview she also shows a strong position for a decent culture of debate and the urgency to address all forms of extremism. However, as she emphasizes, “use good words.” Interview on page 28.
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Calendar July 3 Trivia Sunset Cruises. Every Tuesday Night in July and August, the Freeport Water Taxi and Tours boat has their famous Trivia Sunset Cruises; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. At 211 Woodcleft Avenue, Freeport. Info: 516-224-7669; www.freeportwatertaxi.com. July 7 Motorcycles Through Time. Come check-out a motorcycle display like you have never seen before; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the Ward Melville Heritage Org Educational & Cultural Center 97P Main Street, Stony Brook. Through September 3. Info: 631-689-5888; wmho.org. July 8 Car Show Fundraiser. Knights of Columbus Sunrise Fund (children’s cancer treatment). At the Great South Bay Mall; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $5. Raffles, food, goodies, entertainment, trophies, more. Info at 631-662-5388 or 631-445-3253. July 11 Wacky Water Wednesdays. At the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium 1660 Route 25A Cold Spring Harbor; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sprinklers and bubbles for kids. Bring a towel. More dates through August 29, 2018. $6 adults; $4 children (ages 3-12); $4 people over 65; Age 2and-under Free; Members Free. Info:516-6926788. July 11 Caregiver Support Group. At the Long Beach Public Library, 101 West Park Avenue-2nd Floor Meeting Room, Long Beach; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Info at 516-227-8900. July 11 & 25 Free Surgical & Non Surgical Weight Lost Seminar. Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors 6:30 to 7:30 PM. At 4 Technology Dr. Suite 220, East Setauket: Info: 631-228-8277 (See Page 9)
July 12 Senior Group Meeting SAGE. Author Saul Silas Fathi speaks about his personal story in the U.S. Army stationed in Korea; 10:30 Aa.m. to noon. At the Woodbury Jewish Center, 200 South Woods Rd., Woodbury; 516-496-9100 x352; $5. July 13 Family Service League Gala Benefit. At the Oceanbleu on Dune Road in Westhampton Beach; 7 p.m. Info: 631-998-0009 or tohare@fslli.org.
July 14 Annual Garden Walk. Secret Gardens of Islip Hamlet. 12 to 4p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Caroline's Flower Shoppe (16 and older). Info: 631-245-0675, www.isliphamlethistory.org.
Shakespeare Festival Through July 29 at the Vanderbilt.
July 19 Long Island Lighthouse Cruise. A fundraiser for the Southold Historical Society. Cruise lasts approx. two hours; 1:45 to 3:45 aboard Cross Island Ferry (Orient) Sea Jet. $30 Adult/ $15 Child (ages 2-11)/ Under 2 free. Reserve online at www.southoldhistoricalsociety.org or via the mail by sending a check to Southold Historical Society, PO Box 1, Southold, NY 11971. Reservation cutoff: July 12.
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July 22 Exploring the Ultra Small. Try hands-on activities, see demonstrations and tour the Center for Functional Nanomaterials. All activities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors age 16 and over must bring a photo ID; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton. Info: www.bnl.gov/Sundays/. July 23 Capt Lou's Sunset Doggie Cruise. Come aboard the Capt. Lou's Starstream VIII and join us for a 1-1/2 hour cruise with your pooch! More dates through August 20. Info: captainloufleet. com/cruises/; 516-623-5823. Dogs are free, 1 per person, must be on a leash.
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Through July 29 Shakespeare Festival. The Carriage House Players will open the Vanderbilt's 30th annual Summer Shakespeare Festival with the comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. Performances are outdoors on the stage in the beautiful Mansion Courtyard. Performance (weather permitting) Wednesdays and Fridays at 8; Sundays at 7. Info at 631-854-5579. July 28-29 Antique, Fine Art and Crafts Fair. Being held at the Southold Historical Society Museum Complex Southold; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $5. Info: 50+ LifeStyles July 2018 • www.50PlusNY.com 3
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Summer is a great time of the year to enjoy Long Island and to visit our greatest natural resource, our beaches and parks. Whether bringing the grandchildren or enjoying them on your own, Long Island has some of the best beaches and parks in the world. Check out the websites for each or call the numbers listed to learn more about the activities.
Long Island Beaches – Nassau County Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh Centre Island Beach, Oyster Bay Charles E. Ransom Beach, Bayville Harry Tappen Beach, Oyster Bay Lido Beach, Lido Beach Nickerson Beach Park, Lido Beach N. Hempstead Beach Park, Port Washington
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NYS Parks: Sunken Meadow State Park, Kings Park Robert Moses State Park, Babylon Callahan’s Beach, Fort Salonga Orient Beach State Park, Orient Local and County Beaches: Asharoken Beach, Northport Atlantic Avenue Beach, Amagansett Atlantique Marina Park, Fire Island Barns Hole, Amagansett Bayport Beach, Bayport Benjamins Beach, Bay Shore Marina, Bay Shore Big Albert’s Landing Beach, Amagansett Camp Hero State Park, Montauk Cedar Beach, Babylon Cedar Beach, Mount Sinai Centerport Beach, Centerport Corey Beach, Blue Point Cooper’s Beach, Southampton Crab Meadow Park, Northport Crescent Beach, Shelter Island Cupsogue Beach County Park, Westhampton Davis Park, Fire Island Ditch Plains Beach, Montauk Edison Beach, Montauk
Fire Island National Seashore, Fire Island Fleets Cove Beach, Huntington Flying Point Beach, Water Mill Foster Memorial Beach, Sag Harbor Gilgo State Park, Babylon Gin Beach, Montauk Gold Star Battalion Beach, Huntington Great Gun Beach, Fire Island Havens Beach, Sag Harbor Hither Hills State Park, Montauk Hobart Beach Park, Northport Indian Wells Beach, Amagansett Iron Pier Beach, Jamesport Islip Beach, Islip Kenney’s Beach, Southold Kings Park Bluff, Kings Park Kirk Park Beach, Montauk Long Beach, Nissequogue Main Beach, East Hampton McCabe’s Beach, Southold Mecox Beach, Bridgehampton Menhaden lane Beach, Shelter Island Meschutt Beach County Park, Hampton Bays Montauk County Park, Montauk New Suffolk beach, New Suffolk Norman Klipp Park Beach AKA Gull Pond Beach, Greenport Osprey Park, Mastic Beach
Overlook Beach, Babylon, NY Pike’s Beach, Westhampton Beach, NY Ponquogue Beach, Hampton Bays Reeves Beach, Riverhead Ronkonkoma Recreation Center, Ronkonkoma Sagg Main Beach, Sagaponack Sailors Haven/Sunken Forest, Fire Island Sandspit Beach, Patchogue Sayville Beach, Sayville Schubert’s Beach, St. James Shinnecock East County Park, Southampton Shoreham Beach, Shoreham Short Beach, Nissequogue Smith Point County Park, Shirley South Jamesport Beach, Riverhead South Lakes Beach, Montauk Southold Town Beach, Southold Tiana Beach, Hampton Bays Two Mile Hollow Beach, Amagansett Wade’s Beach, Shelter Island Wading River Beach, Wading River Watch Hill at Fire Island West Meadow Beach, Stony Brook West Neck Beach, Huntington Wildwood State Park, Wading River W Scott Cameron Beach, Bridgehampton
Nassau County Parks, Recreation and Museums: 516-572-0200. Suffolk County Parks: 631-854-4949. New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Long Island Region): 631-669-1000. Fire Island National Seashore: 631-687-4750. *Be aware that most county and town beaches are restricted to their residents only. Non-resident rates may be available. 50+ LifeStyles July 2018 • www.50PlusNY.com 5
Fresh Produce for Seniors in Nassau County assau County Executive Laura Curran announced a program in which incomeeligible residents, age 60 and over, can receive a one-time (per person, per year) coupon book worth $20 to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at local Farmers’ Markets and Farm Stands. The coupons are provided by the New York State Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. They will be available at no cost after July 1st at locations throughout Nassau County. The produce is seasonal, locally grown, fresh-picked and reasonably priced. For info on eligibility, and how to obtain coupons, call: Nassau County Office for the Aging at 516-227-8919.
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Roslyn – North Hills Farmers’ Market To November 21; Christopher Morley Park, 500 Searingtown Road; Wednesday 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Roosevelt Community Farm Stand July 15 – October 28 380 Nassau Rd., Family Health Clinic Sunday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Seaford Farmers’ Market; To November 17 Seaford Railroad Station Parking Lot 3; Saturday 7 a.m. – noon Westbury; New Cassel Farmers’ Market; July 14 – October 27 Sat. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. First Baptist Church parking lot; 212 Garden St. 50+
Bellmore To October 14 The Garden at St. Francis Farm Stand; 1692 Bellmore Ave., N. Bellmore; Sunday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. East Meadow Farm Stand To October 6; 832 Merrick Ave. Friday, 3 – 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 1noon Farmingdale Country Fresh Farmers’ Market; To November 18; Village Green, 361 Main St.; Sunday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Freeport Farmers’ Market To October 27 Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Rd.,North Parking Lot. Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m Freeport Woodcleft Ave. Farmers’ Market July 21 – August 25 314 Woodcleft Ave., Nautical Mile Esplanade. Saturday 1 – 5 p.m. Garden City Farmers’ Market To November 20 101 County Seat Dr., Mineola 3rd Parking Lot Behind Supreme Court Building. Tuesday, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Hempstead Community Farm Stand July 17 – October 30 160 North Franklin St.Tuesday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Long Beach To November 21 Kennedy Plaza Farmers’ Market Wednesday/Sunday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 1 West Chester Street, at City Hall Port Washington Organic Farmers’ Market To October 27 Port Washington Town Dock, 347 Main Street; Saturday 8 a.m. – noon 50+ LifeStyles July 2018 • www.50PlusNY.com 7
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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3 - Staying Well - Until help arrives, do your best to prevent further harm. Stay hydrated if you can. Keep in mind the bathtub may be easier to reach than a sink. Keep yourself warm. And move if you can, to prevent pressure sores. 4 - Get MyNotifi - MyNotifi is a wearable device that automatically detects if you’ve fallen, and contacts a list of your family and friends to let them know you may need help. MyNotifi is worn clipped to your belt, or on your wrist. It works automatically, so you don’t need to be conscious, mobile, or near a phone to get help when you need it. And tapping repeatedly on MyNotifi lets you request assistance any time, for any reason. It works with your smartphone, so it goes with you, wherever you go. Get your exclusive and limited time $10 discount today, using code: 50LIFESTYLES10 www.mynotifi.com info@mynotifi.com *Wearer must have a SmartPhone.
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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!
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.
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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.
Felix Cavaliere & Gene Cornish’s Rascals:
50 YEARS PERFORMING AT WESTBURY he message has always been to stand for peace, love, and happiness. For legendary singer/songwriter, Felix Cavaliere, making people feel good is primary to his illustrious 50-year career that includes the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Vocal Groups Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame and of course countless performances at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury. Felix Cavaliere & Gene Cornish’s Rascals will join Ronnie Spector and the Ronnettes at the iconic venue in Westbury on Friday, July 20. The group has been playing what was then Westbury Music Fair, since their early days. Early in 1965, Cavaliere formed The Rascals with Dino Danelli, Eddie Brigati and Cornish. Signed to Atlantic Records, the mega hit “Good Lovin’”struck No. 1 in February 1966. They followed suit with a string of hits like “I’ve Been Lonely Too Long,” “Groovin’” (No. 1 in 1967), and “People Got to Be Free” (No. 1 in 1968). The Rascals are considered the best ‘blue-eyed soul group to come out of the 1960s, as well as one of the groups with the most record sales. Tickets for their performance at NYCB Theatre at Westbury can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.
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ACROSS 1. A lasting mark 5. Sixth century date (Lat.) 8. Ella sang this 12. Passed down knowledge 13. A non-zero net electrical charge atom 14. CSNY song 15. YA Tittles’s college coach (first name) 16. You might get this once a year 18. Fathers (UK) 20. An expectorant or emetic 21. First person plural (Fr.) 23. Ararat topper? 24. Jet emission 28. Greasy union? 31. Home of Pistol Peter (abbr.)
32. Sharp 34. Defunct US carrier (init.) 35. Ride these on the moon 37. Drained of energy 39. Don’t allow 41. ____ Pee 42. Parts of a play 45. Discount 49. It’s not lobbed 51. Hard journey 52. Traveller’s rider (init. and surname) 53. Great sorrow 54. Threat (with: or) 55. Iraqi town (with: City) 56. Avow 57 A Morse sound
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1. Bad food 2. Music’s end 3. You can be in one 4. Bitterness or posted again 5. Push for another choice 6. A chit (abbr.) 7. Seen on a cross 8. Burundi town 9. A legume 10. One of Homer’s three fates 11. A Cold Spring (NY) school (init.) 17. A 2016 US protection law (abbr.) 19. Dew (obsolete) 22. Omens 24. Mountain gap
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roadway’s smash hit musical Memphis, winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book and Best Orchestrations, will open at The Gateway on July 6 and run through July 21 with preview performances on July 5. Charles Isherwood of The New York Times observed, “[Composer] David Bryan evokes the powerhouse funk of James Brown, the hot guitar riffs of Chuck Berry, the smooth harmonies of the Temptations [and] the silken, bouncy pop of the great girl groups of the period.” The New York Post raved “Of such thrills, Broadway is made,” while the Associated Press called Memphis “The very essence of what a Broadway musical should be.” Memphis takes place in the smoky halls and underground clubs of the segregated 50s, where a young white DJ named Huey Calhoun falls in love with everything he shouldn’t: rock and roll and electrifying singer Felicia Farrel. It is an original story about the cultural revolution that erupted when his vision met her voice, and the music changed forever. Disc jockey Dewey Phillips was one of the first white DJs to play black music in Memphis during the 1950s. Filled
with high-octane dancing, songs that perfectly capture the era and an absorbing tale of fame and forbidden love, the show offers soaring emotion and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll. Memphis stars Gateway alumni Josh Canfield as Huey and Moeisha McGill as Felicia. Josh Canfield most recently appeared in Broadway’s acclaimed Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 and Doctor Zhivago. His Gateway credits include starring opposite Andrea McArdle as Billy Crocker in Anything Goes and as Rocky in the Rocky Horror Show. Moeisha McGill starred at Gateway last season as Joanne in Rent and as Ronette in Little Shop of Horrors. Ms. McGill’s Broadway credits include Motown, Rent and Mamma Mia. The principal cast features Melvin Abston as Delray (Broadway: Sister Act, Television: Gotham, Raising Hope, Solace, Weeds, Grey’s Anatomy); Kevin Bernard as Mr. Simmons (Broadway: Groundhog Day, Billy Elliot, Curtains, Oklahoma!, Thoroughly Modern Millie); Horace V. Rogers as Gator (Broadway: Tarzan, Brooklyn, Television: Gotham, Boardwalk Empire, Orange is the New Black), Leslie Alexander as Gladys (Broadway/Tour: The Boy from Oz,
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Mamma Mia!, Fiddler on the Roof, Television: HBO’s The Leftovers, One Life To Live); and DeMone as Bobby (Broadway, National, and International: Ragtime, Miss Saigon, Rent, J.C. Superstar, The Gospel at Colonus, The Full Monty, Big River, Sweet Charity, Once on this Island, Black Nativity, The Best of Both Worlds, About Clarence and Me, Sideshow, Othello). The remaining cast includes Rashad Naylor, Christopher Persichetti, DeUndre James, John Simpson, Cedric Greene, Shaun Avery Williams, Anthony Wright, Zach Eisenberg, Justin William Schaffner, Andrew Metzgar, Tiffany Mellard, Porsha Putney, Chelsea Freeman, Harper Miles, Veronica Fiaoni, Alexa Jane Lowis, Caitlin Mesiano and Marianne Schmidt. Call 631-2861133 for tickets.
Long Island 2018 Senior Citizens of the Year
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aniel LeDonne was named Nassau County’s 2018 Senior Citizen “Man of the Year.” Daniel was presented an award at the 44th Annual May Conference in Observance of Older Americans Month on May 18, 2018, at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale. The Nassau County Office for the Aging hosted 300 residents at this special event. Daniel was born in New York and lived here until 1977, then moved to Connecticut and then Orgeon before returning to New in 2013. He ultimately found his calling at the Family and Children’s Association HIICAP Program helping seniors understand and access Medicare. Mary Joesten was nominated Nassau County’s 2018 Senior Citizen ‘Woman of the Year.’ Mary is a native New Yorker and has lived here her whole life. She has five children, 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mary has dedicated the last 49 years to serving her community. She has founded and served in execu-
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tive positions for Faith Mission, a soup kitchen; Faith Missions Crisis and Alcohol Center; and the New York Veterans Advocacy Group, where she is currently working to develop a comprehensive crisis and outreach center for veterans and their families. In 1999 she published her book Slava Vero “God I’m Screaming, Can’t You Hear Me?” On May 17, 2018, Slava Vero received Suffolk County’s “Senior Volunteer of the Year” award at the annual dinner held — attended by over 500 people — at Villa Lombardi in Holbrook. Slava Vero has been a volunteer with the Huntington SeniorNet for 15 years, since its founding. She continues to be the Center Leader, and also serves on the national SeniorNet Board of Directors. Vero survived the Holocaust, a Communist post-war occupation, eventually emigraing to America. In her acceptance speech she said, after arriving in the US, she, “was free to do anything I felt capable of doing, and I did,” paraphrasing the famous Jimmy Stewart movie “I had a Wonderful life!” She went on to thank the board, members and volunteers of the Family Service League for their support and the SeniorNet volunteer’s ethos of “Innovation, Initiative and Inspiration”. 50+
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1. Supervisor Ed Romaine (center) and Councilman Kevin LaValle (back row, third from right) honored Foster Grandparent volunteers who serve in 15 elementary schools, Head Starts and day care centers in the Town of Brookhaven. Each honoree was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the entire Town Board. Also pictured is Chief Deputy Town Clerk Patricia Ryan-Correa (back row, second from right) representing Town Clerk Donna Lent. 2. Mindy Perlmutter, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council; Ariana DeMattei; Legislator Bridget Fleming; and Robyn Berman, Program Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council honored Holocaust survivor and Suffolk County resident Elizabeth Heyn. They also recognized youth across Suffolk County working to create a more civil society. 3. Legislator Tom Muratore recently visited the Brookhaven Town Westfield Seniors Club, which meets each Wednesday at the Selden Fire Department. “The senior population accounts for 19.9% of registered voters in Suffolk County, which gives them a strong voice,” Legislator Muratore explained. “It was my pleasure to meet with this active group and address their concerns. Many thanks to Club Leader Debra Cruger-I hope to be invited back!” 4. Suffolk County Clerk Judy Pascale recently attended the Suffolk County Office for the Aging Annual Senior Celebration Luncheon at Villa Lombardi’s (left to right): Suffolk County Office for the Aging Director Holly Rhodes-Teague, County Legislator Sarah Anker, County Clerk Pascale, Senior of the Year Honoree Slava Vero, County Legislator William Spencer. 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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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.
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+
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VeteransNews Legislator Susan A. Berland Keynote Speaker at Veterans Testimonial Ceremony
Suffolk County Legislator Susan A. Berland (D-Huntington, Babylon and Islip) attended the Veterans Testimonial Ceremony where she gave the keynote speech. The Veterans Testimonial is a project led by the Half Hollow Hills Community Library where Veterans from every era are interviewed and their stories recorded. The Veterans were presented with proclamations and a copy of their testimony recording. A separate recording is also sent to the Library of Congress for the Library’s Veterans History Project. “The Veterans Testimonial Project is an excellent way to honor our Veterans and ensure that their heroism and service to our great nation will be remembered for generations to come,” stated Legislator Susan A. Berland. Image: From (Left to right): Legislator Susan A. Berland, Councilman Ed Smyth, Assemblyman Steve Stern, Assemblyman Andy Raia, Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia, Edna Susman, Legislator Tom Donnelly, Supervisor Chad Lupinacci and Veteran Testimonial Participants.
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Zeldin Speaks at Calverton Memorial Day Ceremony On May 28, 2018, Congressman Lee Zeldin (was a Guest Speaker at the Calverton National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation's fallen veterans.
Middle Island, Sound Beach Memorial Day Services On Monday, May 28, 2018, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker attended the Middle Island Civic Association Memorial Day services at Bartlett Pond Park in Middle Island, and the Sound Beach Civic Association Memorial Days services at the Veterans Memorial Park in Sound Beach. Both services included music and prayer, local scout troops, the fire departments, and other elected officials to join in commemorating the servicemen and women who have sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom. For more info, visit the Middle Island Civic Association www.middleislandcivic.com and the Sound Beach Civic Association website www.soundbeachcivic.org. 50+
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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Keeping an Eye on Visual Health One of the first steps to leading a safe and active life with impaired vision is to understand the degree and underlying cause of this loss. If you or loved one has been diagnosis with one of the above conditions or is experiencing blurry objects, blind spot areas, and excessive glare due to lighting or feel you are not seeing the best you can achieve, then you may like to visit Dr. Schoenbart.
Improving Senior Vision Is Our Mission! “People do not know that there are doctors who are very experienced in low vision care”. For example, Dr. Schoenbart has been practicing low-vision care for more than thirty years and is New York State Certified in Low Vision-Rehabilitative Optometry. 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) 794-0704 or visit LowVisionofNY.com
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SENIOR SIGHT AND SOUND
Hearing Loss: A Common Problem for Older Adults pproximately one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss, and nearly half of those older than 75 has difficulty hearing.
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Signs of Hearing Loss You should see your doctor if you: Have trouble hearing over the telephone; Find it hard to follow conversations when two or more people are talking; Often ask people to repeat what they are saying; Need to turn up the TV volume so loud that others complain; Have a problem hearing because of background noise; Think that others seem to mumble; Can’t understand when women and children speak to you Types of Hearing Loss There are two general categories of hearing loss: Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the inner ear or the auditory nerve. This type of hearing loss is usually permanent. Conductive hearing loss occurs when sound waves cannot reach the inner ear. The cause may be earwax buildup, fluid, or a punctured eardrum. Medical treatment or surgery can usually restore conductive hearing loss.
Age-Related Hearing Loss (Presbycusis) One type of hearing loss, called presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, comes on gradually as a person ages. It seems to run in families and may occur because of changes in the inner ear and auditory nerve. Having presbycusis may make it hard for a person to tolerate loud sounds or to hear what others are saying. It most often occurs in both ears, affecting them equally. Because the loss is gradual, someone with presbycusis may not realize that he or she has lost some of his or her ability to hear. Tips for Talking with Someone with Hearing Loss Here are some tips you can use when talking with someone who has a hearing problem: In a group, include people with hearing loss in the conversation; Find a quiet place to talk to help reduce background noise, especially in restaurants and at social gatherings; Stand in good lighting and use facial expressions or gestures to give clues; Face the person and speak clearly; Speak a little more loudly than normal, but don’t shout; Speak at a reasonable speed; Do not hide your mouth, eat, or chew gum while speaking;
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Repeat yourself if necessary, using different words; Try to make sure only one person talks at a time; Be patient, stay positive and relaxed; Ask how you can help. For more information about hearing loss go to the National Insitute on Aging at www.nia.nih.gov/health/cognitive-health. 50+
Veteran Applicants for Long Island Honor Flights
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‘guardians’ (volunteers who help make these trips possible) fly in to Baltimore Washington International Airport, where a motor coach takes them on the 50minute drive to Washington DC and the WWII and Korean Memorials, a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, and visits to the Navy Memorial, the Air Force Memorial, or other area high-points. “This mission flies our heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect together at our national memorials,” said Councilman Hand. “If you or any eligible veteran you know has interest in participating in an Honor Flight, I urge you to take on this wonderful and charitable opportunity.” Each trip includes about 50 veterans, who are taken for free. They are accompanied by about 50 volunteers, who each pay $400. The volunteers assist those in wheelchairs or who use walkers and provide whatever help is needed, Honor Flight trips are provided for veterans who have not already visited the memorials in Washington D.C. For more info regarding Long Island Honor Flights, apply for a spot on an upcoming flight, or to make a contribution or volunteer, visitwww.honorflightlongisland.org or call Virginia Bennett at 631702-2423. 50+
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 programs 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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Play Ball! Village of Islandia Officially Opens First Responders Recreational Ball Field
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n June 2, the Village of Islandia held its grand opening of the First Responders Recreational Ball Field, just in time for the summer. Mayor Allan Dorman and village officials were joined by local first responders, firefighters, and police officers; representatives from Delaware North and the Bolla Foundation; local war veterans and elected officials for this special event. The ceremony began with the unveiling and dedication of the memorial honoring local responders who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Mayor Dorman then led the dedication of the ball field and threw out the ceremonial first pitch. In addition to a state-of-the-art ball field and concession stand and memorial, the park also includes a walking path with ex- Allan M. Dorman (left), Mayor, Village of Islandia, is joined by ercise stations. Local businesses provided Michael Zaleski (third from left), Deputy Mayor, Village of Islandia more than $2.5 million to make this proj- and Second Assistant Chief, Central Islip Fire Department, and memect a reality, including Delaware North (the bers of Suffolk County Boy Scout Troop #272 in Ronkonkoma as they operator of Jake’s 58), the Bolla Foundation place a wreath at the memorial at First Responders Recreational Ball and Breslin Realty. Field at a special ceremony on June 2. “We are proud to open the First Responders Recreational Ball Field to the residents,” Mayor Dorman said. “It is truly an honor to dedicate this park in the memory of our brave first responders. I foresee the park becoming the focal point of our village, where we will be able to come together as a community and enjoy an enhanced quality of life that living in a village provides.” For more information, call 631-348-1133, or visit www.newvillageofislandia.com. 50+
Allan M. Dorman (right), Mayor, Village of Islandia, watches Collin throw out the first pitch to commemorate the grand opening of the First Responders Recreational Ball Field on June 2. Also pictured (left to right): Denise Schrage, Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, Village of Islandia; Harry Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Bolla Market; Kamljit Singh; and Chuck Kilroy, Suffolk President and General Manager, Jake’s 58.
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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 scoal 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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Portfolio Strategies for the retiree –
The optimal balance between risk & reward By Dr. Marvin Appel
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s investment advisors we at Signalert often get questions about how much equities or bonds a person should have in their portfolios. The answer usually lies within each person’s own personal risk tolerance as well his or her time frame for retirement. All investments have risk regardless if they’re a bond or an equity. Holding through a prolonged turndown in the stock market can derail a retirement. For instance, it took the Nasdaq Composite 15 years to recover its loss of 78% from the 2000-2002 bear market. You would have needed to make a 354% gain just to recover your loss. What is the optimal balance between equities and bonds? To find that answer we ran various simulations of portfolio strategies using the S&P 500 Total Return and Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Total Return Index. The 42-year study started January 1976 and ended May 2018. The most aggressive portfolio strategy of 100% S&P 500 returned 11.5% per year with worst loss of 51% (during the financial crisis). This is a disastrous loss for anyone, especially a retiree. A portfolio strategy of 100% bonds returned 7.3%/
year with a worst loss of 12.7%. The bond portfolio had significantly less risk but returned 4%/ year less than all stocks. So, what was the optimal risk reward portfolio? A portfolio holding between 20%-30% equities and 70%-80% bonds gave you the optimal balance between risk and reward (assuming that you rebalanced each year to remain invested in these proportions). Let’s look at a 70% bond and 30% equity portfolio. This portfolio gained 8.7% per year, a difference of only 2.8% from the 100% equity portfolio and an increase of 1.4% over the all bond portfolio. The worst loss of the 70-30 strategy was 10.1%, not only significantly safer than holding only stocks but even a bit safer than the all-bond portfolio. Of course, future results cannot be guaranteed. The 70% bond/30% equity portfolio in our example is always invested, no matter what the market climate. At Signalert, we aim for even greater safety using exit strategies that we have developed for each of our clients’ holdings with the goal of protecting them from major market declines while enjoying gains during favorable periods.
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Signalert Asset Management is a registered investment advisor, specializing in maximizing profits with an emphasis on preservation of capital. To learn more about our investment programs or to receive a free financial plan call Donna Huber at 516-829-6444. Signalert Asset Management 525 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, NY 11021.
Age of Elegance Joan Allen
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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
love! I even called the Las Vegas chapter of the American Parkinson’s Disease 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 50+ LifeStyles July 2018 • www.50PlusNY.com 27
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.
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“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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Social Security, A Source Of Independence For Millions By John Biundo; Social Security Assistant District Manager in Patchogue
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n July 4, people in communities everywhere celebrate our nation’s independence with neighbors, family, and friends. A strong community promotes independence by helping each other lead full and productive lives. Social Security has been helping people maintain a higher quality of life and a level of independence for over 80 years. Over those decades, we’ve made it even easier for you to access the programs and benefits you might need. Now, applying online is the fastest way to get those crucial benefits. Here are some the types of benefits you can apply for: Retirement or Spouse's Benefits – You must be at least 61 years and 9
Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs – Many people need assistance with the cost of medications. Apply for Extra Help at www.socialsecurity.gov/i1020. Medicare – Medicare is a national health insurance program administered by the U.S. federal government that began in 1966. You can apply online or continue an application you already started at www.socialsecurity.gov/retireonline. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – SSI is a federal income program funded by general tax revenues designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people who have little or no income. You may be able to apply online if you meet certain requirements. See if you can apply online for SSI at www.socialsecurity.gov/benefits/ssi. Social Security provides benefits for millions of people including wounded warriors and children, the chronically ill and the disabled who cannot work. Find the help you or your family need at www.socialsecurity.gov/benefits. Don’t forget, our many online services can provide you and the ones you love with lifelong independence. From replacing a lost Social Security card to estimating your benefits, you can access these powerful tools at www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices. 50+
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