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by Jessica Solomon (unless otherwise noted) • Photos by Paul Wellman Perhaps more than any stage of life, there’s a lot to consider as we approach older age. From health needs and the value of stretching to estate planning and how to keep the mind alive, there is a daunting amount to discuss with loved ones.

For the second year in a row, we’ve assembled a number of articles to help navigate these sometimes murky waters. We asked the sponsors of this year’s edition for suggestions on which trends and programs to cover, and we added some of our own ideas to the mix as well.

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Freelance writer Jessica Solomon is a care consultant for LIVHome, a network of professionals in the elder care community.

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ven if you’ve retired from textbooks or achieved multiple graduate degrees, your ability to learn is never complete. That’s why, in 1999, a small Ted Anagnoson group of Santa Barbarans formed VISTAS Lifelong Learning, a nonprofit dedicated to keeping aging brains nimble with ongoing education programs.

This fall, Anagnoson will teach a course called Ted Anagnoson, a retired political science professor The Imperial Presidency, about American presidents’ who spent most of his career at Cal State Los Angeles, efforts to expand their powers, and there are also clubs joined VISTAS in 2007 and rose the ranks. He just about nonfiction books and documentary films that finished his term as VISTAS president and continues to meet monthly. There have been courses on climate teach for the program. Today, the organization includes change, the California initiative process, and even about 400 senior citizens participating in courses that LEARNING LONG: VISTAS Lifelong Learning offers classes in a range of topics, seminars on election analysis. “As you can see, most range in length from one to five weeks, about two and of these are current-events-type topics where we can enjoyed by these enthusiastic students in the class of 2006. a half hours per week, on topics from Darwin’s sexual offer a professor’s point of view and depth to a well-edselection theory to Richard Wagner’s musical legacy. ucated audience of adult learners,” Anagnoson said.

“Our members were in search for something that was more intellectual,” said Anag- Past popular classes include The Science and Art of Sleep-Walking and Sleeping, European noson. “We all shared the same desire to continually learn new things and a thirst for Musicians and American Money: Emigre Musicians in Interwar America, and God Save knowledge. Our membership has grown this Honorable Court: An Update, presented by one of VISTAS founders, David Bisno.

All of this is offered for a $40 annual fee plus $60 per class, although there are also to over 350 members who come from all Call 967-6030 or see vistaslifelonglearning.org. scholarships.

You can learn more by attending VISTAS annual picnic on September 8, walks of life. Some members have past 2019, at Tucker’s Grove Park. careers that range from former educan tors, engineers, social workers, and mechanics, to name a few.”

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n the United States, 10,000 people turn 65 daily, and due to the rising costs of residential care, the demand for family caregivers is growing. But nothing about the caregiver world is simple, from whether relatives providing help qualify for reimbursement from insurance to how professional assistants should be paid.

The latter issue made headlines three years ago, when actress Betty White was sued by her former live-in employee for not being paid overtime. We asked attorney Ryan Zick of Price, Postel, and Parma to educate us about how professional caregivers should be handled to ensure everyone remains happy.

Why is caring for caregivers so complicated? Families that employ in-home caretakers for loved ones are generally unfamiliar with the complex labyrinth of California wage and labor laws. Even seasoned employment attorneys can get lost navigating through these intricate rules. In-home caregivers are subject to a special and unique set of wage and labor laws. There are three main issues any family employing an in-house caregiver should be aware of: classification of the caregiver, overtime, and break/meal periods.

So how should you handle them? First, an in-home caregiver must be treated as an employee, not an independent contractor; that’s how the IRS treats domestic service workers, i.e., nannies, housekeepers, and caregivers. Licensed caregiver agencies will take care of payroll deductions, workers compensation, and the like. Avoid the pitfall of paying an in-home caregiver a flat daily or weekly rate (like an independent contractor), even if the caregiver suggests doing so.

The next step is determining whether your caregiver is classified as a “personal attendant” or other domestic worker. This determination must be made in order to apply the proper meal/break and overtime rules.

Lastly, you must pay your caregiver the proper overtime rate and provide appropriate meal and rest breaks. This issue constitutes the overwhelming majority of disputes between caregivers and their employers.

When do problems typically start and why? Bad situations come to light when the employment relationship ter-

Marcy Maler minates, often following the death of a loved one. The rifts between the family and the caretaker following the termination of the employment relationship often ends up in a wage or overtime dispute. These disputes can be costly for the families, and oftentimes results in some amount of money being owed to the caretaker, largely due to the failure to adhere to the above-mentioned overtime rules.

Reimbursing Informal Caregivers An informal caregiver is an unpaid family caregiver that helps with activities of daily living activities, such as cooking, meal prep, light housekeeping, transportation, and personal care. Can these caregivers convert their hard work into paid hours? That’s what we asked Brad Tisdale of Tisdale Insurance (tisdaleins.com). He’s a long-term care specialist with more than 20 years of experience.

Can informal caregivers be reimbursed? Most of the long-term care policies are reimbursement policies, i.e., the policy reimburses the insured for the expenses incurred, or the policy pays benefits directly to the home care agency or facility. Reimbursement policies do not pay for services rendered by a family member, unless family member is a certified caregiver employed by an agency.

Are there exceptions? Yes. A policy that pays benefits on an indemnity basis or a cash basis can pay for services provided by a family member. There are only a couple standalone or hybrid long-term care policies that pay a cash benefit; most policies pay on a reimbursement basis. There are also one or two carriers that include a cash alternative option in their policy to pay for home care.

IHSS: A Third Option More than 16 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, according to Marcy Maler of the Central Coast Alzheimer’s Association.

She recommends that relatives seeking an alternative to hiring a caregiver check out In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), which is part of the Medi-Cal program and provides home care to individuals that cannot accomplish some daily activities on their own. “Once eligibility is established,” explained Maler, “an individual can hire a friend or relative who has completed all necessary enrollment steps prior to starting work.”

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very body has a shape.

Before I met Rich Goodstein, a Santa Barbara– based Certified Advanced Rolfer, I saw my body as merely a vehicle that carried my head around, its shape two-dimensional. Rolfing, though, focuses on the dynamic, three-dimenRich Goodstein sional architecture—the body as a house and a home.

Rolfing is a type of bodywork based on a kinesiological framework, similar to asana yoga and osteopathy. Though it shares commonalities with massage and acupressure, Rolfing is unique in its concentration on the fascia, the “organ of structure” interconnecting the entire body. As we age, physical habits cause the fascia to become rigid. The postures we settle into over the span of months, years, and decades sculpt our bodies into a particular shape.

“My clients arrive experiencing restriction, inflexibility, even pain,” Goodstein explained. “Their bodies aren’t working the way they used to. Their activity has diminished over the years. While other treatments may have temporarily alleviated their discomfort, they haven’t resolved the root problem, which is a misalignment of the body as a whole.”

For me, years spent hunched over a computer along with a habit of storing tension in my shoulders resulted in chronic back pain and a discernible curve in my neck. Goodstein pointed out where this led to imbalance throughout my body—my knees were locked behind me, my feet flattened, my ribs compressed.

I was nervous that adjusting my shape would hurt, but Rich worked gently, applying pressure to different points of my body and checking often to make sure I was comfortable. Certain points were intense, but the sensation was one of release, tension dissipating as my body relaxed.

“A lot of people worry that Rolfing hurts,” Goodstein said. “But I’ve worked on everyone from young children to clients who were 90-plus years old. I’ve helped clients with traumatic injuries and chronic disability. Rolfing can help anybody, with any body.”

After hearing about my experience, my 89-year-old friend Pat decided to give Rolfing a try. Over a handful of sessions, Rolfing improved her posture and provided relief from pain, leaving her with an overall feeling of increased wellness and mobility.

“Rich accommodates each particular client’s body,” she told me. “Working with him is like having a personal tailor or dressmaker who will custom-make your garment.”

Each body is different, and there’s no forcing or twisting a body into a particular shape. Each session in the Rolfing 10-Series builds upon the last, allowing for a deepening of treatment over time. As different parts are integrated, the body is held and healed by gravity as it moves with greater ease.

After completing the 10-Series, my own body felt centered and grounded. I stood taller, viewing the world with a new perspective as my body lengthened and opened.

More than that, I developed a new sense of self-posSee richgoodstein.com. session—my body no longer feels separate from me. It feels more like a home.

“Healing,” Goodstein told once told me, “can take different shapes as awareness spreads. But in Rolfing, it starts with balance. And balance is a matter of physics.” n

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n estate planning attorney with Barnes & Barnes, Jeff Soderborg specializes in estate planning as well as elder law. He offers some advice on how to plan for the later stages of life and death.

What does the typical estate plan include, and what does it accomplish for seniors? The typical estate plan for a California resident consists of a revocable living trust, a “pour-over” will, a financial power of attorney, and a health-care power of attorney.

A well-drafted estate plan provides incapacity planning during one’s life, and, at death, ensures that one’s assets pass to his or her intended beneficiaries with the least amount of administrative cost and taxation as possible.

What’s the risk of not having one? Without such documents in place, a court-supervised conservatorship may be required in the event of the loss of mental capacity, which is both costly and invasive to one’s privacy. At death, the estate plan directs distribution of assets to one’s intended beneficiaries, avoids the necessity of a court-supervised probate, and allows for tax planning. Without such directives in place, a person’s estate will pass pursuant to the provisions of the California Probate Code, which may not yield the intended result, and may be subject to otherwise avoidable costs and taxation.

Do the documents need to be altered at any point? After estate-planning documents are in place, it is important for them to be reviewed periodically in order to be sure that they remain Jeff Soderborg can be reached consistent with one’s desires as to the disposition at 687-6660 or by email at of his or her estate. Certainly, if there has been a jsoderborg@barneslawsb.com major life change, such as a divorce, death, sale of a business, receipt of inheritance, etc., the estate plan should be revisited. Also, if there have been significant changes in tax law, the estate plan should be reviewed. n

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e all have taken little tumbles at some point in our lives, but as we age, the risk of falling — and getting injured from the spill — increases dramatically, just as our ability to heal decreases. Stretching is a strategy to combat that dangerous combo.

“Stretching takes all kinds of forms, but what I have instructed that seems to work the best are gentle, easy stretches emphasizing posture,” explained Jerry Jordano, owner of Central Coast Home Health, who is not an advocate of the “no pain, no gain” mentality when it comes to stretching. “I make sure the clients are aware of exactly what muscle they are targeting, what that muscle is supposed to do, and how it will affect their overall movement and performance. I ask them to move very carefully into the stretch, without pain, and be very aware of how it ‘tugs’ or ‘pulls’ on other areas of the body.”

He suggests 20-30 seconds of gentle stretches, and then relaxing and repeating about five times. “If they are too uncomfortable, then they are likely stretching too hard,” Jordano said. “It should never be painful. I want the person to gain a sense of awareness about their entire body as it relates to that one particular muscle that is being targeted.” Jordano said to first stretch the shoulders, calves, and hamstrings, and warns that back stretches can be a bit more complicated and painful.

When it comes to fighting the risk of falling, it’s all about the hip. “Hip flexibility in particular lowers the risk of breaking the hip when falling,” said Patrick Gregston, from The Genius of Flexibility. “The recovery from a hip fracture is often the first step towards reduced mobility.

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fter a long career as a U.S. Navy captain and professor of industrial manufacturing at Cal Poly, Mark Cooper, who is 73, returned to his native Santa Barbara and started the next phase of his life as a fundraiser for nonprofits. He and his wife, Ellie, a retired nurse, are now focused on raising money for the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and also volunteer for SEE International, which performs thousands surgeries to restore vision around the world. Cooper answered a few questions about his work.

What prompted you to start volunteering? Mahatma Gandhi’s reminder, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Also, the realization that the best retirements are a balance between hedonism and giving back to our community. So, we travel, ski, trek in mountains on every continent in the world, and generally “party down” with the best of them. But we also love to give back without any expectation or desire for compensation.

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How has being a volunteer supported your perSee sbnature.org and seeintl.org. sonal growth and relationships? We are intellectually, spiritually, and physically stretched by our volunteer experiences. In retirement, the couch is a great magnet — and perhaps our worst enemy. So, if you can’t beat it, why not at least keep it at bay? Get off your duff, get out of the house, and make it happen!

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veteran of the health-care industry for more than 28 years, Douglas Tucker is the executive director of Vista del Monte, which opened a new memory care facility June 3. He answered some questions about the services.

Why should people consider choosing a memory care facility? A good memory care community is designed to provide peace of mind for families and caregivers, but more importantly to enhance the quality of life for those with dementia. All too often, families wait until there is a true need to find a qualified memory care community.

If a loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, the best practice is to look for a memory care community early on and get on a waiting list. This way, when the family and resident are ready for move-in, they do not have to scramble.

The number-one reason for choosing to place a loved one in a memory care community is for the safety of the resident. A good memory care community is designed with safety features and staff training to help residents achieve an engaging and life-enriching safe environment for those they care for.

What your facility’s strategy? Our philosophy is simple: to develop trust, collaboration, and focus on details to create a plan of care that centers on the resident. We look for ways to engage with resident challenges without the use of medication as a primary means of care.

What are common challenges for your team? Helping resident families adjust to the changes in their loved one’s cognitive status. We look at our loved ones as we have throughout our lives, but residents with dementia tend to change in how they recognize and engage with loved ones and their environment. Asking what may have been considered a simple question can create frustration and confusion. Our program focuses on helping families understand the process and helping them to interact with their loved ones in a meaningful way.

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“There are so many logistical aspects to consider to ensure the safety of a person with cognitive impairment,” said Marcy Maler, an educator and care specialist with the Santa Barbara chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. “When family members downplay their loved one’s level of functioning and care needs, they also put him at a higher risk of danger. If we find something unpleasant or frightening, when denial exists there runs a risk of getting improper care. It is important to have a realistic perspective about your loved one’s illness to effectively support your loved one as well as yourself. Dementia education will be your closest ally.”

No matter the reasons why, the transition can be most challenging for the loved ones left behind, who must persevere and trust the process. “The emotional process is similar to taking your child to daycare,” said Andrea Katz, executive director of The Oaks Cottage, one such facility in Santa Barbara. “You want to trust that your child is in a safe, kind, and meaningful environment.”

Peggy Renker, an advisor for Senior Living Consultants, has seen an exponential rise in the need for memory care in recent years. The safety and security Call the Alzheimer’s Association at of residents is the paramount worry, and 892-4259 or visit alz.org/cacentral that can be assessed in part via staffing coast. To learn about The Oaks, see ratios. But it usually comes down to money oakcottagesb.com , and Senior Living when choosing a home that fits.

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There’s a whole-person approach to wellness—mind, body and spirit. In this beautiful neighborhood, set amid tall pines and just a few miles from the beach, I feel fulfilled, whole. At Vista del Monte, I’m home.

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rectile dysfunction (ED) is never very comfortable to discuss, but Dr. Jeffrey Edman isn’t afraid to dive in. “Good sexual energy is important for a healthy life,” said the doc, who was trained and also taught at UCSF. “Some of the benefits are a sense of well-being, improved quality of sleep, and supporting immune system function, to name a few.”

He said that it’s quite common for older men, as age is a major cause. “By age 70, most men suffer from to some degree from ED,” said Edman, who said that smoking and drinking add to the risk factors.

But it is usually curable. “The underlying cause of ED is poor blood flow to the penis,” said Edman. “This is almost always treatable.”

For years, men have been using drugs such as Viagra and Cialis that are widely known across popular culture. But there’s a new kid on the block, said Edman. Called “Acoustic Shock Wave Therapy,” or “GAINSWave,” it is a nonsurgical way to create new blood flow to the penis and enhance erectile function and sexual performance.

Edman’s patients have been impressed.

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“I have enjoyed our sessions and the results of the treatment,” reported one lucky man. “I truly didn’t expect the total recovery I am witnessing now. It is a real pleasure to come back to ‘normal’ at 88 years of age.” n

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Do you have a passion for art? If you’re interested in serving your community in a challenging and rewarding way, the SBMA Docent Program is a nurturing and supportive environment in which to learn and have fun at the same time.

An art background is not required. Prospective Docents should have an interest in learning about art, working with students, and facilitating positive Museum experiences for all visitors.

Join us for a Recruitment Reception on Wednesday, August 21 at 3 pm.

For more information on becoming a docent, RSVP for the recruitment reception to Elena Hancock at ehancock@sbma.net or 805.884.6457.

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The Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara is home of the signature Vibrant Life program, specializing in unique activies such as gardening, walking clubs, scenic drives and more. Designed to connect residents with family, friends, and the local community, our Vibrant Life program truly inspires.

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aking connections across generations can be valuable for all involved. That’s why the Family Service Agency started the Boomer BIGs Club, in which volunteers aged 55 and up are paired with “littles” from the community who could benefit from having a positive adult role model in their life. The agency’s program supervisor, Yeimi Arias, tells us more.

Why is this program special? Research has shown that older adults tend to be more consistent in meeting with their mentee and stay in the relationship longer. The program has benefits for both individuals. The “little” gains a friend and confidant and the Boomer BIGs gain companionship and an enhanced sense of purpose.

How does it work? Our program consists of each match making a year commitment to the proYeimi Arias and Don Buck gram and meeting six to eight hours a month.

Pairing older adults with children in need is beneficial and rewarding for both. The children learn from the vast wisdom and expertise of their mentors, who help them focus on academics and future goals.

In exchange, senior volunteers receive tremendous personal rewards and health benefits, including lower mortality rates, increased strength and energy, decreased rates of depression, and fewer physical limitations.

For more info, contact Family Service Tell us about a success story. Big sister Mikki Agency’s Yeimi Arias at 965-1001 or has been matched with her little, Emily, for see fsacares.org/boomerbigs. over three years. Mikki is in her 60s and little Emily is 14 years old. Mikki has passed on her love for music to Emily by taking her to local shows like The Nutcracker and symphony rehearsals. Emily started taking cello lessons and performing with the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony with the help of Mikki’s guidance. Both have enjoyed each other’s company throughout these past years, and Emily’s mom is really grateful for the opportunities Emily has been introduced to by Mikki. n

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Join us for our upcoming Lunch & Learn Event.

Wednesday, August 14th ∙ 11:30 am

Join us for a complimentary lunch and learn more about the engaging lifestyle offered at Maravilla.

To reserve your place, please call 805.284.9861.

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“Our Connections senior social club is a wonderful way for older adults to meet new friends and participate in stimulating brain exercises like puzzles, word games, and math,” said the center’s program specialist Hayle Wilder, who runs light chair workouts and aromatherapy classes. Every Monday, Wilder hosts guest speakers on a wide range of topics, such as antique cars, modern art, and American history.

“Many of our members become companions and look forward to catching up each week and discussing current events.”

The effects are apparent. “It’s amazing to see our members light up when connecting about a place they’ve traveled to, a similar job they’ve had, or even a type of food they like,” said Wilder, who also learns a lot personally. “We have a group of remarkable people who come to Connections with amazing life stories. I learn a great deal from all of them and I feel very grateful to have the opportunity to facilitate the program.”

One heartwarming example is a woman named Olivia who recently started at the program. “At first, See friendshipcentersb.org. she was very shy and did not want to participate in the activities,” Wilder said. “On her second day, we played a sing-along of classic Irish songs. Since Olivia was born and raised in Germany and had traveled to Ireland, she was excited to hear the songs and started singing along with the group. Her excitement showed when she talked about the meaning of the lyrics and how much she loved her time in Europe.” n

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n many ways, Yvette Duarte’s life of service began when she was 4 years old, performing as a flamenco dancer at Santa Barbara’s many retirement communities during Old Spanish Days Fiesta.

After bringing smiles to so many faces in her childhood, she took a job as a waitress at the Valle Verde Senior Living Community in Hidden Valley during high school. She steadily rose through the ranks, serving as director of residential care services for 12 years, and is now the health services administrator.

More than a quarter century since starting, Duarte reflects on a rewarding career in elder care, hoping to inspire others to follow in her footsteps.

How have the needs of elder care evolved over the years? There have been changes in care models, increased regulatory environments, higher costs, need for more staff, and an increase in care being provided in a private residence.

We continue to see higher acuity assisted living and memory care and less of the need for long-term skilled nursing. Nursing homes are moving in the direction of providing short-term rehabilitation or post-acute care or closing due to this change.

In addition, the amount of home care private duty that is provided to individuals residing in the private residence continues to increase significantly. There continues to be high demand in care needs and not enough people in the industry to fill the needs of the employer.

What should people look for when seeking a residential care facility? The advice I provide to families and friends is to look for a warm and comforting environment. It is important to have a feeling of comfort and to be greeted by friendly staff. The building does not necessarily represent the right place if the culture is not warm, friendly, person-centered, and inviting. I am passionate about creating home and believe this is best achieved by having a team that truly cares about the people they care for in the home. How does the community or home honor the person’s personal preferences and how do they get to know his or her life as they experience in the past and the present?

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Ron Stotts a “transformational therapist” in Santa Barbara who encourages those who’ve reached this stage of live to embrace that mentality and make this chapter of life your best yet.

“Perspective makes all the difference in life, and this is certainly the case as we age,” explained Stotts, whose books include Overscheduled by Success: A Guide for Influential Leaders Too Busy to Create Their Next Dream and Leadership on the Leading Edge: Shift Your Life and Work Up to the Highest Levels. “Rather than look back with regret at the ‘woulda, coulda,

shouldas,’ ask yourself what you’d really love to create in your life. You can either choose a ‘last chapter’ perspective or a ‘best chapter’ vision.”

One way to embark on such a chapter is to settle on a new goal. “With a little bit of guidance, you can find a goal that excites you — one that is worthy of pursuing,” Stotts said. “And when you are living from your ‘best chapter’ vision, old limitations serve as the stepping stones that result in discovering and expressing the very best of who you are.”

Stotts also encourages seniors to look at this stage of life as another part of the hero’s journey, a notion he takes from renowned philosopher Joseph Campbell, who was one of his early mentors.

“If you’re at all like me, then with each of your hero’s journeys, you have probably first initially struggled or resisted —fighting with your demons and dragons, only to later find out that they were actually allies and, in truth, a core part of yourself that you are rediscovering,” writes Stotts in Overscheduled by Success.

“And as you discover and reintegrate those disparate parts of yourself, you find yourself returning home, feeling and being more whole and renewed.

Each adventure is another stage of your personal evolution, where you are becoming more and more your whole and authentic self again.”

If these words resonate with you, call Stotts at 845-3881 or see ronstotts.com. Seniors seeking confidential counseling who are facing the challenges of aging can also call the Center for Successful Aging’s Peer Counselor Program at 898-8080.

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