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To Mitigate (Or Multiply) The Damages?

AGING ISSUES

By Tom Frazier

I expect that you are aware by now of the drama that played out recently in the U.S. Senate when Republicans tried and failed three times to “repeal and/or replace” Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act). Not only was there high drama, but the whole process was beyond bizarre. First a vote to repeal and replace failed by a fairly large margin, then a vote to just repeal

failed by a similar margin, and then something called the “skinny” repeal failed by one vote when Senator John McCain joined with Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski to defeat the skinny repeal proposal.

The bizarre part was that 49 of 52 Republican Senators voted in favor of skinny repeal with the promise that what they were voting for would nev-

er become law. Skinny repeal would have only repealed the individual mandate that requires people to buy insurance or pay a monetary penalty. The idea, I think, was to get it to Conference Committee, made up of House and Senate members, and then develop a repeal and replacement plan more along the lines of what the House had passed. The Senate repeal FRAZIER continued on page 3

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Eye MDs offer insights into diagnostic tools & tests We hear about the importance of having regular “comprehensive eye examinations,” but what does that entail exactly? The ophthalmologists at Eye Care Specialists explain below.

Slit Lamp Examination A slit lamp is a special microscope with a thin beam of light which provides a magnified view of your eye.

During this exam, you rest your chin and look straight ahead while your doctor looks through a set of oculars (similar to a lab microscope) to examine the front (lids, cornea, conjunctiva, etc.) and inside (iris, optic nerve, macula, retina, etc.) of your eyes for signs of corneal ulcers, cataracts and infections. A slit lamp exam is typically covered by Medicare and most insurances.

“The difference between a typical eye check-up for new glasses or contact lenses and a comprehensive medical eye exam is that, during our slit lamp exam, we instill eyedrops to dilate (expand) the pupils and use special equipment to give us the best possible view inside.

Without dilation, it is much more difficult to detect, track and treat signs of vision-threatening conditions, like the retina tearing away from the back of the eye or diseases, such as macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma,” says Mark Freedman, MD, partner at Eye Care Specialists, a leading ophthalmology practice.

Ophthalmoscopy “During a comprehensive exam, we also use an ‘ophthalmoscope’ to look through the pupil and light up the back of the eye to check the health of your optic nerve and retina for signs of AMD, glaucoma, retinal detachments, and other conditions,” explains Brett Rhode, MD, Head of Ophthalmology at Aurora Sinai Medical Center and partner at Eye Care Specialists. “A ‘direct’ ophthalmoscope is the size of a small flashlight and has lenses that can magnify up to 15 times. It is commonly used by regular doctors during a routine physical. An eye care specialist, however, will also use an ‘indirect’ ophthalmoscope, which constitutes a light attached to a headband and a small handheld lens. The indirect provides a wider peripheral view of the inside of the eye and a cleaner look at the interior surface, including the retina, macula and optic disc—even if the natural lens inside the eye is clouded by cataracts.”

Tonometry Increased fluid pressure inside the eye may be a sign of glaucoma.

Tonometry testing measures inner eye pressure by determining how much pressure it takes to cause a slight indentation on the outer part of the eye using either an instrument that painlessly touches the eye or one that directs a warm puff of air toward the eye.

OCT Laser Scan Testing “If high pressures are found, the optic nerve looks unusual, or there are other reasons to suspect a sightthreatening condition, our practice offers advanced Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) testing,” says Daniel Ferguson, MD, a partner and eye surgeon at Eye Care Specialists.

The OCT creates detailed computer printouts (similar to CT scans) that provide unparalleled accuracy in visualizing and measuring the severity and extent of changes to the optic nerve and retina due to glaucoma, AMD, diabetic retinopathy, etc. During the fast, painless procedure, patients focus on a light while a laser scans the inside of the eye. This “optical ultrasound” of the anatomic layers of the retina and optic nerve

enables eye care specialists to detect and track signs of sight-threatening diseases —often before any damage occurs.

“Unlike some other forms of testing, the OCT is not influenced by external stimuli, such as attention span, comfort, ability to follow directions, etc. Followup OCT scans can be used to promptly detect and treat any abnormalities with the medications, laser therapy or surgery thus helping to prevent any future loss of vision,” says Daniel Paskowitz, MD, PhD, an ophthalmologist with credentials from Harvard. “The information from a single OCT scan is often more useful than any other diagnostic tool.”

OCT testing is typically covered by Medicare and most medical insurances.

Refraction A “refraction” is the part of an eye exam which determines the degree and nature of any optical error (nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism) and the strength/power of lens prescription needed to correct it. “This is the part of the exam where you are asked which lens choices seem better or clearer (‘one or two,’ etc.), so we can determine which power will give you the best possible vision,” says ophthalmologist and continuing education lecturer Michael Raciti, MD. A refraction is necessary to write a prescription for glasses or contacts.

Refraction testing is NOT covered by Medicare or most medical insurances.

Additional Tests “Some conditions may require further specialized testing. For example, if you have a cataract, we may conduct a contrast/glare test to measure the effect of outdoor lighting on your ability to see. Or, if we suspect glaucoma, we will examine the angle where the iris meets the cornea to determine what type of treatment is required to keep fluid draining and pressure down,” says medical optometrist David Scheidt, OD.

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Nine Presidents: As different as night and day Lee Hamilton shares his impressions of the nine Presidents with whom he has worked.

One reason I consider myself fortunate to have led a life in politics is that, over time, I’ve had a chance to work with nine presidents. From Lyndon Johnson through Barack Obama, I’ve talked policy, politics and, sometimes, the trivial details of daily life with them. I met JFK twice for brief conversations. I don’t know our current President, but I’ve gained valuable perspective from his predecessors.

Johnson was a deal-maker — always trying to figure out how to get your vote. He came into office with a clear vision of what he wanted to do, and on the domestic side notched accomplishments unmatched in recent decades. Yet he was brought down by the Vietnam War — a war he could neither win nor quit.

Richard Nixon, one of the more complex personalities to inhabit the office, often spoke to me about his mother and her home in Indiana.

Highly intelligent, brimming with energy, extremely ambitious, he was also uneasy in social settings and could be vindictive. He focused intently on policy, especially foreign policy — and yet had a flawed moral compass.

Few people were nicer in politics than Gerald Ford. His great contribution was to help the country heal after Watergate and Nixon’s resignation.

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and replacement proposal would have reduced the number of people with health insurance by 22 million people, the repeal only would have reduced the number by 32 million, and the skinny repeal would have reduced it by 16 million. These numbers were a big problem for the President and Republicans in Congress who said that Obamacare was a “nightmare” for the American people and they were going to pass something much better.

President Trump may have been correct when he said that health care (especially the replacement part) is really complicated. But now he is saying that he and Congress should “let Obamacare implode” and then people will be asking them to replace it. It is appalling to me that we have a President who wants people’s health care to

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By Lee Hamilton His was not an especially productive presidency, but that wasn’t what the country wanted. Instead, people wanted the stability and reassurance that Ford provided in turbulent times.

Jimmy Carter was a marvelous, down-to-earth campaigner, whose engineer’s mind led him to seek comprehensive solutions to the problems of the day. But his outsider approach led to difficulties, even with a Democratic Congress. Carter served in extraordinarily complex times — through the Iran hostage crisis and rampaging inflation. Yet no American soldier died in combat while he was in office, a remarkable achievement, and Carter has set the gold standard for the post-presidency.

Ronald Reagan’s sunny optimism contrasted sharply with Carter’s “malaise.” Reagan may be identified as the great conservative ideologue, but he was pragmatic. He talked about government being the problem — but signed the appropriations bills that get so bad that they will settle for anything, including plans to cut over 20 million people off health care insurance. As Drew Altman and Larry Levitt of the Kaiser Family Foundation point out: “It’s apparent what needs to be done to stabilize the marketplaces and who owns the ACA [Affordable Care Act] going forward. It’s no longer Obamacare; it’s now just the nation’s health insurance system.”

I learned through personal experience about the legal doctrine of “mitigation of damages.” It is “the requirement that someone injured by another’s negligence or breach of contract must take reasonable steps to reduce the damages and keep them from getting worse.” For example, if a tenant moves out without paying the rent, the owner can sue the tenant but must mitigate the loss by making a

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came to his desk. He denounced Medicare — but made no effort to repeal it. He reduced some taxes — then supported a large tax hike. His chief interest was not so much policy, but how to use his acting skills to communicate to the American people.

George H.W. Bush came from the aristocracy, yet devoted his life to public service with decency, honor, and modesty. He deserves praise for his skill in handling the transition from the Cold War, yet he had modest legislative accomplishments. During Bush’s presidency, Newt Gingrich — who criticized Bush for his bipartisan attitude — ushered in the mean-spirited, confrontational political warfare that still bedevils us.

Bill Clinton arrived as President facing high expectations because of his mastery of policy detail and superb political skills. But he couldn’t get his major health care bill through, and the Monica Lewinsky scandal and his impeachment took a toll on the country.

I often wonder how much more could have been accomplished had he not been distracted by personal problems.

George W. Bush was affable and likable. He was not a detail man, but right after the 9/11 attacks he effectively led the country in response.

The course of his presidency, however, was downhill: he came into office with a strong budget surplus and the nation at peace; when he left we were

at war in Iraq and Afghanistan, were running large budget deficits, and the economy was plunging into the Great Recession.

Barack Obama was deliberative, rational, smart, and took a conciliatory, compromise-ready approach.

He learned quickly and mastered complex issues. He inherited a tough economy and got it moving again. But he changed in the face of implacable Republican opposition and his own reluctance to engage fully with Congress, arriving with great optimism and expansive goals and leaving with a far shorter, more incremental horizon.

These men were not demigods.

Presidents are human, with qualities both fine and troubling. Each was different, and at least one tested our democracy. Yet our system of government showed considerable resilience — in part because Congress often played a crucial role as counterbalance, a role much needed with our current president.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

reasonable effort to rent the property to someone else. Okay, back to President Trump and Obamacare: it seems to me that if the President believes that Obamacare is causing harm (damages) to the American people and if Congress cannot fix it, he needs to take reasonable steps to mitigate that damage. He, however, has indicated a willingness to multiply the damages by not providing the required subsidies to insurance companies to subsidize premiums for lower income families thereby making the problems even worse.

I am not proposing that the President and/or Congress be sued under this doctrine, but the principle would seem apropos that the President and Congress have a duty to take reasonable steps to mitigate the damages; they certainly should not take steps to

make it worse.

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EDITORIALS

Our government needs …

Our tax system and Social Security both are in need of some overhauling. After all, our budget deficit as a nation is $450 billion. We need greater revenue via raising product taxes and import taxes to help balance the budget and provide for more military readiness in the face of such as North Korea. This deficit is even without considering Social Security, which supposedly will go broke by the year 2030. Collecting larger percentages from workers and employers is not impossible and would add to the Social

SENIOR ANSWER MAN DEAR SAM: Someone told me that I am such a nice person that I deserve to have more than the 15 minutes of fame that the comics talk about in their skits that supposedly occurs 10 minutes before the clocks change. I am the type of person who tries diligently to look at every situation from every angle.

Recently, a very good friend lost his driver’s license and now believes he’s destined to live out his life in a senior home. Is this enough in your estimation to get him moving in that direction?

Questioningly, Gertrude Slinnecty

DEAR GERTRUDE: While I definitely am not as sharp as a good butcher’s knife, I am savvy enough to know that when a person reaches a mature age and with it, certain attitudes toward life, it may be time to begin downsizing. I know for a fact that our folks’ three bedroom

Security Trust Fund. But why doesn’t Congress do something positive about these monetary problems?

There must be programs ahead that will tax health care to a point of making it affordable. Expanding the payroll taxes across the board seems to be the correct place to begin.

Extending the full Social Security payment withdrawals to age 70 is not impossible either.

If we are following our leaders, I suspect we need new leaders, both with guts and vision.

home has become somewhat of a burden. But, heaven forbid, would they ever admit it?

Mom has a back problem and dad has bad knees that keep him huffing and puffing as he negotiates the stairs to their upstairs bedroom. Thank the good lord that they had sense enough to put in a small bathroom on the main floor when the house was built.

I will tell you that you should suggest that your friend and your parents, too, contact a respected realtor for a visit to their homes for some advice, a look-through and an estimate of value.

While there are numerous good and honest real estate sales people, I know one, Bruce Nemovitz, that I would suggest they call. Nemovitz appears to be so honest that it is amazing how successful he really is.

Life in a retirement community can’t really be that bad. Thousands of people are doing it. I have a sister and brother-in-law living in one. They love it. It is one step better than life in a condominium where only everything on the outside of the house is taken care of for you.

Good luck on giving great advice, Senior Answer Man

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It Makes Me

While we still are almost two months away from the annual celebration of Thanksgiving, we might begin to think about all the things we have to be thankful for in our personal lives.

Right at the top must be the family.

Remember, also, your friends.

People whom we may rely on in various ways and who also may rely on

CRABBY you to provide joy, friendship and even stability if and when necessary.

The greatest gifts in life often are those we don’t even realize as such.

When I think back on all the good things in life that I never fully appreciated, it somewhat disheartens me. But how can a person become crabby with himself?

Killing TIMEWITH JIM McLOONE Throw out all jealous thoughts if you really wish to be serene of heart.

Jealous thoughts may lead to actions you’ll regret. Say goodbye to this burden on the brain. l l l l l A gift to Chuck Delsman Charities brought a thank you card from the Hartland Fire Department. Delsman must be planting seeds to grow successfully later on. Who would have ever thought of planting a fire department wish? Let us hope he never has to harvest it. l l l l l When you’re told to shape up does not mean that you should lose some weight. Getting rid of a lot of negative thoughts might accomplish the task. l l l l l Dancing is said to be good for your soul. It is kind of like moving about a lot without really going any place. l l l l l What a revelation it would be to find out that if you live to be age 100 or more, your life insurance policy no longer will be paid at your death! I’d suggest checking your life insurance policy now. A recent newspaper article tells of a man with such a financial dilemma. $3.2 million in death benefits will expire when he hits 100. l l l l l Our publishers are soon to become grandparents for the third time.

The best of works are accomplished by those who think great thoughts.

No, they are not praying for twins this time. l l l l l We continue to have many roads and bridges in need of repair or upgrading. However, roadway deaths

were down 19,000 persons over 15 years (1980-1995). Yes, drivers did increase by 145,000 over that period of time. l l l l l With education available to all, why is it that persons born into the lowest income families will remain there? We must do better. l l l l l Saving Private Ryan is a great and stirring war film. Now, Dunkirk fits perfectly into the World War II film mode with its historical recreations.

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Handling an inheritance requires a game plan Remember your parents and grandparents telling you that as you get older life will accelerate? Does it seem that days seem to be moving by faster and faster? Do you see your grandchildren aging at light speed?

If the answer to these questions is an emphatic yes, join the group! Einstein’s theory of relativity is quite complex, yet simple. One aspect of his genius is that time is relative. It involves the perspective from which you view time and space. An example of this is how long or short 10 seconds can be. If you are sitting on a hot stove, 10 seconds would be an eternity versus the same time span when going for a pleasurable walk. It is true as we age that time perception is far different at 70 years old than at 20!

What does this have to do with real estate? Everything! Our home is an integral part of who we are. Many of us have lived in our houses for many years. We know the neighborhood, the stores, the people. Leaving your surroundings can be like leaving a best friend. First is denial. We often try to

MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

By Bruce Nemovitz ignore the signs letting us know that our current home may not be suitable for our mental and physical current status. Every moment counts as time moves quicker. Procrastination and fear of the unknown hold us down from making a decision that could truly enhance our quality of life. Next is anger. Those that love us and care about our wellbeing are hinting that a change in residence would make our lives better. We know they mean well, but inside we are upset and sometimes can lash out at the message we don’t want to face. Now comes bargaining.

“I know the steps to the basement and second floor are difficult, but I need

the exercise.” Telling stories to ourselves and loved ones about our ability to take care of our homes can be fiction, but by repeating the same story over and over it can become reality and a perceived comforting thought.

Now comes the truly tough sequence of grieving for a loss of your friend… your home...depression! Sadness can set in after denying reality, anger at those trying to help our situation, bargaining with ourselves and finally falling into a world of hurt. Denying our feelings can cause physical and mental anguish and, eventually, must be dealt with by medication or action to change a bad situation into a healthy, happy new set of circumstances. Finally, after much soul searching and facing our own fears, acceptance can be the positive outcome. Accepting our current situation can set you free.

It can open doors you never thought possible. I have seen so many folks go from stagnation and isolation to connecting with others and enjoying their lives in a way they never thought possible. A positive change can be the

decision to stay in your home and retrofit the interior to meet your current physical needs. There are many companies that specialize in adding grab bars, raising your cabinet and countertops, and installing chair elevators if necessary. This is the right decision for some, but not all. Another decision may be to move close to your children and grandchildren. At the same time you move closer to your loved ones, you would also find housing more suitable to who you are today. Solving two problems at the same time…connecting with those you love and living in a home that meets all of your needs.

Some of us decide to stay near to our current home and move into a senior community or apartment. This is most common for those reaching their late 60’s up to mid 80’s. Finding an apartment or community frees one from the maintenance of a single family home as well as providing services and community to connect with.

My point is that time is precious.

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Being inspired to follow a career is a beautiful thing, especially when that career is dedicated to helping others live a full, healthy life.

For geriatricians – physicians who care for seniors – that dedication is applied not only to immediate care and wellness, it extends to ensuring there are enough like-minded professionals who will join that mission. That can be accomplished, they said, by attracting physicians in training to the discipline and helping other specialists to take a fresh approach.

It’s also a timely effort. Baby Boomers are entering the portion of their senior years where their health is more vulnerable.

Personal Inspirations

Two geriatricians say they were drawn to their field for more than one reason. First, because they appreciated and admired older family members.

They also became interested because they were inspired by peers or mentors.

“My inspiration came from my grandparents,” said Mark Supiano, M.D., a Racine native and graduate of the University of Wisconsin -Madison Medical School who is chief of geriatric at the University of Utah School of Medicine and holds leadership positions at that University’s Center on Aging, the Salt Lake City, Utah VA and the American Geriatrics Society.

Dr. Supiano’s paternal grandfather’s Wisconsin lifestyle, in particular, made an impression. Emigrating from the Ukraine, raising horses, spending his entire life working at one job, the widower lived into his 90s.

“He lived during a critical part of history,” Dr. Supiano said, noting the hardships of The Great Depression, sending sons off to WWII and living independently.

While early on his geriatric career, Dr. Supiano saw the spirit of another 90-plus man who needed heart bypass surgery but was not an ideal candidate based on his age. The doctor advocated for the man who had been an Olympic coach and was still active.Dr. Supiano was able to convince the surgeon to perform the bypass.

He visited the man the day after the surgery, a time in that era when

Dr. Edmund Duthie recovery was still in its delicate stages.

“I walk in to see how he was doing, Dr. Supiano said, “He is sitting up and sees me. He is stone deaf and because of that he talks very loudly. He yells out, ‘Hey doc, how am I doing?’ It was quite a moment. There are 50 year olds who sometimes aren’t doing that well so soon after surgery,” The moral of the story, he noted, is that we should not rely on age alone as a factor for aggressively treating or not treating seniors.

Helen Fernandez, M.D., echoes that sentiment.

“We have patients in their mid to late 80s and 90s who are able to manage very well,” Dr. Fernandez said. She also noted her inspiration came from being close to her grandmother and experiencing the general spirit of seniors who provide “a richness of wisdom and stories and storytelling.” That inspiration, she said, continues to inspire her work.

Dr. Fernandez is professor and co-director of the Integrated Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City/ She also does committee work for the American Geriatric Society.

Integrating Geriatrics into Other Specialties

Geriatrics, she said, is multi-dimensional. For example, Alzheimer’s is not the most prevalent issue.

“Cognitive issues may play a role but diabetes, hypertension and stroke

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are more common,” she says. Dr. Supiano and Fernandez want other physicians – the ones who have focused on treating specific illnesses and organs -- to see the whole person and know they can collaborate with geriatricians.

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“It’s usually a situation of chronic illness within a population that is much more frail,” Dr. Duthie said.

The need for geriatric care is parallel to the increasing number of health conscious Baby Boomers who wish to age in place. Despite geriatrics growing as a discipline through the last decades of the 20th Century into

gram to incentivize medical students to become geriatricians. He and Dr. Fernandez said that also is a growing trend.

“We need to inspire students, even before college, to go into this field through volunteering and other experiences,” she said.

the new millennium, Dr. Duthie said it is a challenge to attract physicians in training to the discipline.

“I think one of the surprises is that we have not been able to develop the same kind of interest as when I began my career,” he said, On the positive side, he pointed to a prior Reynolds Foundation grant that supported the formation and sustainability of geriatric training. He also noted that there has been a slight shift in recruitment tactics; An effort has been made to appeal to medical students prior to residency.

“We are pleased with the results of this at institutions like the University of Wisconsin, Duke University as well as at Michigan and Indiana as we are at Mayo Clinic,” Dr. Duthie said.

MCW is part of that successful mix. The foundation grant also helped support it local residency program in medical geriatrics.

Another ray of hope for the future of development more geriatricians may be found in intergenerational relationships, he said.

“When you are in your 20’s you may not have the best relationship with your parents and actually have a better relationship with grandparents,” Duthie said. “That kind of situation has the potential effect of getting young medical students to strongly consider geriatrics as a focus of study.”

The ultimate attraction may be an ever-evolving health care system in which physicians will most come into contact with patients – especially older adults – in formal settings.

“You have to consider the amount of time a doctors spends in the office or in the hospital or in other care settings for certain types of issues,” Dr. Duthie said. “There is a heavy involvement with geriatric issues and it will

“You may never need the care of a geriatrician. That’s in a perfect world.”

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Closer to home, mentoring physicians helped Edmund H. Duthie choose geriatrics as his specialty. The professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital credits now retired MCW rheumatologist Daniel McCarty, M.D. and Leslie Lebow, M.D., a clinical professor. Dr. Duthie studied under in New York.

“They saw me as a good fit, Dr. Duthie said. “You could talk to 10 different people about how they entered the field and get 10 different stories.”

He provided a further overview of the discipline’s current state and future, including the fact that geriatric care does not just kick in at a certain age.

“If you are in reasonable health with reasonable resources and you experience normal aches and pains of getting older maybe with arthritis and high blood pressure, you may never need to see a geriatrician,” he said.

“That’s in a perfect world.”

Geriatrics intervenes when there are more marked changes in health and circumstances such as memory loss or falls. That is when primary care physicians make referrals to specialists.

He said much of the care, as expected, is rendered in assisted living and long-term care settings as well as for those who are home bound.

be for some time. All you have to do is connect the dots.”

Today’s seniors also present different needs than their predecessors, he noted.

“We are living in a consumer-driven environment that puts an emphasis on satisfaction surveys,” Dr. Duthie said.” A certain amount of respect has eroded. The computer has become more important in gathering data. Is your doctor making eye contact while communicating or is he/she putting information into a computer? I think people are much more aware of how they are being treated. Doctors need to be aware of that as well as complying with government regulations.”

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Will geriatrics survive health care changes? A clue may be found in a 2014 American Geriatrics Society journal entry by Dr. Duthie’s mentor, Leslie S. Libow, M.D. Dr. Duthie said the Dr. Libow’s lengthy paper is also “his story.”

“Older adults will soon dominate much of internal medicine, neurology, psychiatry, urology, orthopedics and family medicine,” Dr. Libow wrote.

“The demography and thus the economics and the integrity of our medical work demand the presence of geriatricians in the teaching, clinical care and research efforts.”

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Everyone age 50 or older should visit an eye care professional for a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Many eye diseases have no early warning signs or symptoms, but a dilated exam can detect eye diseases in their early stages before vision loss occurs. Early detection and treatment can help you save your sight. Even if you aren’t experiencing any vision problems, visit your eye care professional for a dilated eye exam. He or she will tell you how often you need to have one depending on your specific risk factors.

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AMD is a disease associated with aging that gradually destroys sharp, central vision. Central vision is needed for seeing objects clearly and for common daily tasks such as reading and driving. Learn more about AMD. Cataract Diabetic Eye Disease Diabetic eye disease is a complication of diabetes and a leading cause of blindness. The most common form is diabetic retinopathy which occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels inside the retina. Learn more about Diabetic Eye Disease.

Glaucoma Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye’s optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness. It is usually associated with high pressure in the eye and affects side or peripheral vision. Learn more about Glaucoma.

Dry Eye Dry eye occurs when the eye does not produce tears properly, or when the tears are not of the correct consistency and evaporate too quickly. Dry eye can make it more difficult to perform some activities, such as using a computer or reading for an extended period of time. Learn more about Dry Eye. Low Vision Low vision means that even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery, people find everyday tasks difficult to do. Reading the mail, shopping, cooking, seeing the TV, and writing can seem challenging. But, many people with low vision are taking charge.

Cataract A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye. Vision with cataract can appear cloudy or blurry, colors may seem faded and you may notice a lot of glare.

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What you should know about age-related macular degeneration

Perhaps you have just learned that you or a loved one has age-related macular degeneration, also known as AMD. If you are like many people, you probably do not know a lot about the condition or understand what is going on inside your eyes.

What is AMD? AMD is a common eye condition and a leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older. It causes damage to the macula, a small spot near the center of the retina and the part of the eye needed for sharp, central vision, which lets us see objects that are straight ahead.

In some people, AMD advances so slowly that vision loss does not occur for a long time. In others, the disease progresses faster and may lead to a loss of vision in one or both eyes. As AMD progresses, a blurred area near the center of vision is a common symptom. Over time, the blurred area may grow larger or you may develop blank spots in your central vision. Objects also may not appear to be as bright as they used to be.

AMD by itself does not lead to complete blindness, with no ability to see. However, the loss of central vision in AMD can interfere with simple everyday activities, such as the ability to see faces, drive, read, write, or do close work, such as cooking or fixing things around the house.

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This month’s focus: New Telemarketing “Yes” Scams.

While ERAs Senior Network has warned against telemarketing scams in the past, a new telemarketing scam is on the rise. This new scam uses a recording of your voice to authorize purchases in your name. The scam starts with a telemarketer calling and asking “Can you hear me?” It’s easy for us to simply respond “yes,” but according to Kathy Kristof of CBS News’ Money Watch, the telemarketer can record your answer and fraudulently use it to authorize unwanted charges on a phone bill, utility bill or even your credit card.

Thankfully, you can take measures to stay protected against this and other telemarketing scams. First, think of other phrases to respond with other than “yes.” If someone asks if you can hear them, respond with “I can hear you” or “Who is this?” If the caller asks “Is this (your name),” respond with “That is my name” or “May I ask who is calling?” Oftentimes, a scam artist will do whatever it takes to get you to say “yes.” According to the Federal Trade Commission, even if you ask for more information to verify their credibility, the scam artist may direct you to a website or send you information featuring “satisfied customers.” Those customers, however, are likely as fake as their accolades for the company. It’s best to research the company’s standing through the Better Business Bureau (bbb.org) before giving out any information.

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Additionally, possible cognitive impairments or memory loss can make it difficult to understand if someone has your best interest at heart.

Remember, you don’t have to answer every call you receive. Let it go to voicemail and if it’s someone you know, they’ll likely leave a message and you can call them back. While it won’t block all unsolicited calls, you can add your number to the National Do Not Call Registry by visiting donotcall.gov or calling 1-888-382-1222 from the phone you want to register. Robocalls can be stopped by registering your number at nomorobo.com, which has stopped 260,958,508 robocalls.

If you feel you have been a victim of a scam, contact your local police department by calling their non-emergency number. If you would like to schedule a STOP Senior Frauds and Scams presentation for your senior group or organization, call ERAs Senior Network at (262) 549-3348.

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BY ANNIE LANE

Dear Annie: I have a co-worker

who, for many reasons, drives me up the wall. “Lana� is older than I am by at least 35 years and sits across from me at work. This would be fine, except she will not stop talking. No matter how little interest I show or how many times I say “You told me this before,� she will natter on and on and on.

She talks about everything and anything -- her pets, her friends, her friends’ marital/financial/health problems, what she had for dinner, “funny� things she’s found on Facebook. Even if I have headphones on or am clearly not listening, she’ll keep talking. It’s infuriating and very distracting for all of us in the office.

To add to this, she has a serious case of one-upmanship syndrome. No matter who in the office is having a conversation -- we have an open floor plan -- she has to butt in with her own unsolicited opinion and make it about her. It’s gotten to the point where I can’t have a single conversation at the office with any of my other co-workers without her interrupting and taking over the conversation.

For example, a younger co-worker and I were discussing housing in our town. (We both rent.) She barged into our conversation with her own horrible landlord experiences, though we hadn’t asked her opinion or advice. Her experiences were also 30 years out of date and thus not even relevant.

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Dear Annie: My brother, executor of my father’s will, and I had a falling out a few years back. To punish me, he took $3,000 from my inheritance, claiming it was for an alleged loan I took from my father. He has no proof of this, nor did it ever happen. And he did not deduct the expenses of major purchases Dad made for my sisters, which were common knowledge among the family.

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tunate that estate settlement winds up tearing so many families apart when the most important thing parents hope to leave their children is not a thing at all; it’s a legacy of love and kindness.

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Cutting the cord

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BY DOUG MAYBERRY

: We have a wonderful 23-yearold grandson who has many amazing qualities but has no idea how to manage money. He has a good sense of value in his life about everything except cash.

He is a recent college graduate and has a girlfriend we like, but we’re no longer surprised when we have to

bail him out financially. He knows that we can give him financial assistance and relies on our checks. What’s our solution?

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: It’s a challenge to both parents and grandparents to say no to their children and grandchildren. You may feel unable to deny his financial requests, but this

is building resentment and won’t end happily.

On the one hand, breaking the pattern and denying his requests may cause him to become angry and resentful. However, his current financial drain on you is similarly detrimental to your relationship. You want to find a solution that doesn’t end in acrimony and create wider familial tension.

Hopefully you can work out a compromise.

You love your grandson and want him to develop some financial skills and an awareness that the well will eventually run dry. Cutting him off is tempting, but it will impede his financial solvency and your good relationship.

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won’t stop for any of us and enjoying every day is so critical to leading a fulfilling and healthy life. The real estate market has recovered and prices are back to pre-recession values in most areas. We never know what the future will bring - as displayed in the Great Recession. Why take chances of waiting for the optimum time to sell? What if there is a world event that affects the housing market and takes away our ability to attract top dollar? My best advice is to plan your future by focusing on who you are today, not who you may be in a few years from now. Today is a gift and that it is why it is called the “present.”

Bruce Nemovitz is a Senior Real Estate Specialist, as well as Certified Senior Advisor. Bruce has sold residential homes in the four county Milwaukee-Metro areas for 35 years. He has published a book called “Moving in the Right Direction”, A Senior’s Guide to Moving and Downsizing. Bruce has

Instead, you need to wean him off your free money. Institute boundaries and communicate them clearly.

Instead of giving to him unconditionally, work with him to become independent.

To this end, have him create a monthly budget and send it to you.

You can review his expenditures, look at his needs and determine what you’re willing to give. Advise him about unnecessary spending.

Be firm, and tell him that you won’t keep giving him money. He may not appreciate the change initially, but you’re helping him in the long run. -Doug just written his second book for the children of seniors, “Guiding Our Parents in the Right Direction”, Practical Advice about Seniors Moving from the Home They Love. This book is now available at www.GuidingOurParents.com. Past articles about moving and downsizing and other important information can be found at www.BrucesTeam.com.

Bruce received the 2010 “Realtor of the Year” from the 3,800 membership of the GMAR (Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors). Bruce is a featured speaker at several senior communities in the Milwaukee-Metro area. His discussions center on the challenge of moving from a long time home into a senior apartment or community. He has been listed in Milwaukee Magazine’s 5-Star Agents list for the last three years in a row. As such, he’s one of only a handful of Realtors who are continually included in the top 7% in client satisfaction in the Milwaukee Metro area. He’s rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau, and was a finalist for Concordia College’s Ethical Business Leadership Award. He works with his wife Jeanne at Realty Executives Integrity.

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Stop worrying about Social Security

BY TOM MARGENAU

I’ve written about this topic before. But I just have to do it again. If my emails are any indication, it seems as if 90 percent of senior citizens in this country are worried sick that they are losing out on Social Security benefits, or making decisions that result in dramatically reduced monthly checks from the government. And in almost all the cases I encounter, their worries are ill-founded.

I started working for the Social Security Administration in 1973.

And my mentor was a guy who was with the agency almost from its inception in 1935. He retired in about 1980, and I retired in 2005. And in all those years, neither one of us ever met a Social Security recipient, or a potential beneficiary, who worried one little whit about getting the most out of his or her monthly benefits. “Maximizing” one’s Social Security was just not part of the lexicon. The majority of seniors signed up for their retirement benefits at 62. Some waited until 65 (the full retirement age for the first

six decades of Social Security’s existence). A very few people, and I mean a VERY FEW, waited until age 70 to start their benefits.

But then two things happened.

In the late 1990s, some unintended loopholes grew out of a new law that allowed senior citizens over age 66 to work without any reduction in their benefits. Those loopholes became known as “file and suspend” and “file and restrict.” They have been discussed ad infinitum in this column and will not be explained here again, other than to say that, in a nutshell, they allowed retirees to collect dependent spousal benefits on a husband’s or wife’s Social Security record while delaying their own benefits until 70.

Congress eventually recognized these loopholes violated the basic tenets of the program and closed them. Or to be more precise, they immediately closed the “file and suspend” provisions and put a time clock on “file and restrict.”

Only people turning 66 before January 2020 can still jump through the spousal benefit loophole.

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The bigger thing that happened is that financial planners discovered a new and huge market: greedy geezers!

They lured them into seminars with come-ons like this one I just got in the mail this week: “You could be missing out on thousands of dollars in Social Security benefits!” Because of them, the term “maximizing your Social Security” became the catchphrase for a generation who 40 years earlier were chanting “make love, not war!” Now they are crying, “Make money, not love!” I mean, who needs sex, drugs and rock and roll when you can have a bigger Social Security check?

Let’s look at just a couple of the emails I got this week from seniors who are caught up in all this hoopla about maximizing benefits.

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: I signed up for my Social Security when I was 66 years old.

That was 10 months ago. I am getting $2,225 per month. Now I just learned that I could have maximized my Social Security by filing for wife’s benefits on my husband’s record and

saving my own until age 70 when I would get higher benefits. He is 73. He started his benefits at age 70. He gets $2,850 per month. So now I’d like to cancel my retirement claim and then file for wife’s benefits. I understand I can get half of his, or $1,425. Can I do this? And how do I do this?

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: Well, yes you can do this, although not at quite the money amounts you think.

And you really should think long and hard before jumping on this maximizing bandwagon. I mean, you and your husband are already getting over $5,000 per month in Social Security benefits. That is far more than the average Social Security beneficiary can even dream about. But if you are intent on squeezing every last nickel out of your Social Security piggy bank, here is what you should do.

Make an appointment to talk to someone at your local Social Security office. Tell them you want to withdraw your retirement claim. (You have up to 12 months after your benefits start.

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ple they can personally reach who are in the battle fighting cancer and its too often terminal effects.

The Pink Heals volunteers, who care enough for the health and welfare of their fellow human beings aren’t in this fight against cancer alone. They definitely aren’t in it for the money as their services are free. The chapter they formed is a non-profit 501 organization dated in 2012. Yes, it is part of the national Pink Heals organization. David K. Godgluck, Hartland, current local president, says, “We are firefighters, law enforcement personnel, business owners, families and friends who are very willing to dedicate our time and efforts to assist those people, who possibly could be our neighbors, who are fighting the devastating effects of cancer.”

A theory about the name, “Pink Heals Lake Country,” is that any of the people who really care then care enough to wear pink at least at community events.

Pink Heals volunteers may be changing the world via its members’ efforts. Pink Heals Lake Country vol-

concern is keeping Tonya mechanically well as Tonya is the vehicle of hope that carries the volunteering providers of such. “The use of this aged fire truck allows us,” Godgluck said, “to attend and participate in events and various activities to help raise money and awareness of the people we hope to serve.” He concluded, “You would be amazed at bringing love and smiles to people when they really do

unteers have a desire to support others as they can as those people who are fighting cancer need.

Godgluck says, “Pink Heals Lake Country is pleased to supply information to persons seeking it. We need persons who can help our organization grow so more persons can feel our support. Commitments to us can vary depending upon your availability and your talents. Some of the ways in which you could help Pink Heals could as a committee member, a home visit coordinator, special events and annual events coordinator, merchandise preparation, Tonya driver, vehicle maintenance, website design and maintenance, social media coordinator, logo and apparel designs.”

While Pink Heals Lake Country needs all the assistance it can get in these still formative years via the sale of clothing and other items, a primary

need them is just one small thing that we do, although we recognize such as very important.”

The organization began in Atlanta, GA. with a woman afflicted with cancer. As the founders say, “It is not about cancer, but about life, having it and/or making it better.” The initial mission for this person was to find a way to help her find herself again.

Pink Heals Lake Country has as its main purpose to allow those afflicted to navigate their way out of cancer and back to living their lives as intended.

As Godgluck says, “Helping them regain their confidence and spunk is not easy as they leave cancer behind them.

But we do our best to help people feel better. We’re inspired to do better. We are happy to load up our pink truck, Tonya, and go right to the front door of the patient’s home or hospital.”

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as popular as the American Red Cross or as highly touted as the United Way. But it is a great group of people who are doing what they know how to do best - helping people diagnosed with cancer. Many of these people are cancer survivors. The Pink Heals Lake Country prays diligently for these people and works on their behalf. They are not just speakers of beautiful and encouraging words, but also doers of deeds.

Pink Heals Lake Country raises money in various ways, including sales of “PINK” clothing and other merchandise with it all targeted for the aid of cancer victims and survivors. To date, at least 20 persons with cancer have received $500 checks plus being saluted for their bravery, devotion to family and a passionate determination to fight the disease and ease its effects on others.

Comprised mostly of members from the Lake Country area - they wish those they help to know that no one fights this disease alone and that these people are loved beyond their imaginations. If you know of someone with cancer or a survivor who fits these descriptions, contact Pink Heals Lake Country at 262-893-8967.

Your assistance will be appreciated and will elicit a quick voluntary response.

The national Pink Heals touring company will visit the Lake Country communities Sept. 29 and 30. On Sept. 29, the tour will set up at Aurora Health Center in Summit from 9 to 11 a.m. and will welcome all visitors. The fire trucks and personnel will be at the Whitman Park Shopping Center, Oconomowoc, from noon to 4 p.m. on Sept. 29 and the group will welcome all visitors at the Chase Bank parking lot in downtown Delafield, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 30, will find the Pink Heals promotional entourage, both national and local, setting up in Bark River Park, Hartland, from 1 to 6 p.m. Bark River Park is north of Church Street and can be reached from Hwy. K at Hartland’s north edge.

The public is encouraged to meet the Pink Heals volunteers, view the four to six trucks on display, possibly buy some memorabilia and enjoy the time, which will include a 10-person teamed fire truck-pulling contest, a poker run with kick stands up at the Harley-Davidson store in Oconomowoc at 9:30 a.m., with the last one to arrive at Bark River Park at 1:30 p.m.

Live music, available foods and cold beverages will enhance the experience.

Pink Heals Lake Country is supported via merchandise sales and donations.

the first area supporter on a larger basis when it allowed, last Feb. 12, for Pink Heals Lake Country to explain its programs to customers and for the sale of Pink merchandise, such as short and long sleeve t-shirts, hats, sweatshirts. These merchandise sales support, in the very least, the maintenance of Tonya and related activities.

Personal names added to the sides of Tonya bring monetary donations, although not necessary for placed signature. People wishing to make

donations can send them to P.O. Box 180402, Delafield, WI 53018.

Pink Heals Lake Country. Inc., is a 501 (c) (3) corporation. If you know of someone who would benefit from Pink Heals Lake Country, visit www.pinkhealslakecountry.org. To talk about the Pink Heals Lake Country program personally with President Godgluck, call 262-893-8967. His email address is usmc624@hotmail. com.

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Best of S.E. Wisconsin Senior Housing Guide APPLEWOOD PREMIER SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES 2800 N. Calhoun Rd. • Brookfield • 262-402-6702 2900 S. Moorland Rd. • New Berlin • 262-402-6702 www.applewoodliving.com

Applewood Senior Living has been providing assisted living & memory care for over 23 years. Families are very impressed with our beautiful family, home-like environment and the exceptional higher level of care provided; Alzheimers/Dementia support, incontinence management, medication administration, wireless nurse call system, daily activities, safe, secure residence.

Applewood Senior Living has spacious studio apartments (single & double) and provides twin bed, microwave, refrigerator & dresser. Private bath and showers. Two room apartments available in New Berlin.

Rents range from $5,500 - $5,900 per month and that is all-inclusive. There is a $2,000 resident service fee.

Applewood Senior Living has an on-site RN and LPN, visiting physician, visiting Podiatrist, and visiting Psychologist. Residents enjoy musical entertainment, exercise classes, baking, Bingo, painting and many other activities.

We utilize outside transportation services for group outings and will schedule transportation for residents.

AZURA MEMORY CARE 540 East Forest Street • Oconomowoc • 414-405-2205 www.azuramemory.com

Azura Memory Care in Oconomowoc is a CBRF memory care facility with studio and companion suites, allowing spouses to stay together. Monthly rent ranges from $6,300 - $8,200, which includes meals. Azura Memory Care’s team

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of professional caregivers receive advanced education through Azura’s exclusive MOSAIC Training and Engagement Program that encourages them to learn resident’s personal preferences, understand a resident’s history and weave those personal pieces into their care and engagement time. Then using Azura’s MOSAIC therapies of creativity, cognitive stimulation, dreams and environment, they help residents create personalized moments of joy!

Although placing a loved one into a memory care environment can be difficult there are many benefits for both the individual with dementia as well as his or her caregiver. Our team is specially trained to approach, communicate and engage with those living with memory loss. As a result many families find they see more smiles and get to return to the role of daughter or spouse again versus caregiver!

Azura specializes in memory care and offers advanced dementia training to our Team through our exclusive MOSAIC Training and Engagement system, which equips them with knowledge about the disease, ways to approach and communicate with our residents and techniques to help our residents engage with life again!

AZURA MEMORY CARE OF OAK CREEK 8772 S. Mayhen Dr. • Oak Creek • 262-220-3574 www.azuramemory.com

Azura Memory Care of Oak Creek is a CBRF Assisted Living Memory Care facility. We provide services that go far beyond what you typically find at other memory care homes. Every aspect of the environment at our two new Homes in Oak Creek supports memory loss, and has been designed to look, and more importantly feel, like home. Our relationship based care philosophy recognizes

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BAY POINTE CONDOMINIUMS Nelson Road & Bay Pointe Blvd. • Oconomowoc • 262-567-1478 www.bielinski.com/Condos/Bay-Pointe.aspx

With multiple ranch duplex and detached condominium floor plans available, many lifestyle options are available. The ranch duplex condominiums offer two bedrooms, two baths, sunroom and an attached 2-car garage. The detached condominiums offer three bedrooms and two baths with an attached 2-car garage. The condominiums at Bay Pointe are built around two large ponds at the center of the neighborhood that offers catch-and-release fishing.

Additional lakes are nearby.

BECHER TERRACE 1800 West Becher Street • Milwaukee • 414-383-3244 www.anewstarr.com

Becher Terrace is an affordable Senior Living facility with one-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments all with walk-in/roll-in shower stalls, and kitchen appliances. Gas heat and hot & cold water is included with rent. They have restaurant-style dining, a country store, fitness center, craft room, pool table, family room, private dining room, sitting areas and activities!

This is Section 42 housing and rents vary. There is a $15 application fee.

Services ranging from housekeeping to medication administration can be provided upon request.

Bingo, group exercise, arts & crafts, word games and manicures are some of the activities residents enjoy at Becher Terrace.

Becher Terrace is affiliated with ANEW Healthcare.

BREEZEWOOD VILLAGE I & II 450 Sunnyslope Dr. • Hartland • 262-367-2868 www.cardinalcapital.us

Breezewood Village offers the best in affordable housing for Seniors! Our park-like setting offers pathways and patios to enjoy! All of our buildings are equipped with free WiFi, elevators and access-controlled entries with intercom.

Enjoy a variety of social activities including Bingo, cards, picnics, art classes and more! Our property offers a meal site and professional service coordinator to assist with medical and transportation needs. Easy access to grocery stores, gas stations, bank, beauty shops and restaurants. Monthly rent with heat included!

1 BR $685, 2 BR $790. We’re conveniently located off of Hwy 16, Hartland/Merton exit. Call to schedule a tour with our friendly and experienced staff today!

Make Brenwood Park Senior Apartments Your New Home!

1 BR $775 2 BR $931

9501 W. Loomis Rd., Franklin

414-427-8499

MO Men VE ad tion IN for th SP a is EC IA L

each person as an extraordinary individual and focuses on engagement.

There are 3 suite levels: Homestead which is 225 sq. ft.; Prairie View is 285 sq. ft. which includes a small kitchenette with under counter refrigerator; Grandview suite for 1-2 persons is 400 sq. ft. includes kitchenette with apartment size refrigerator, sink and dinette space. All include twin bed and nightstand, private bath and closet.

Monthly rents range from $4,600 - $8,550.

Azura Memory Care of Oak Creek has many medical services available: RN, PT/OT/Speech Therapy, Home Health/Hospice, talk therapy, pet therapy, music therapy, individualized activities.

Exercise, music, outdoor activities, spiritual time, and cognitive stimulation are some of the more popular activities residents enjoy. They also have many resident-centered community outings.

We provide pharmacological assessments; onsite pharmacy; home health/ hospice, occupational therapy/physical therapy/speech-language pathology.

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• Heat/Water included • Underground Parking • Extra Storage Units • Onsite Management • Elevator • Fitness Center • In-Unit Washer & Dryer Hookups • Cable Ready • Balcony, Deck or Patio • Card Night • Miniature Golf • Free Coffee Bar • Dart Baseball • Bingo • Exercise Class • Billiards • Wii Bowling • Birthday of the Month • FREE Friday • Continental Breakfast • On-Site Bank • Hair Salon • Business Center • Shopping Shuttle • Guest Suite Professionally managed by Oakbrook Corp. *Income restrictions may apply

Condo Style Apartments BROOKFIELD • NEW BERLIN • MUSKEGO Private Entrance, Washer/Dryer in unit. 1 or 2 Baths, 1 or 2 Car Attached Garages.

Most pets ok.

Starting at

$995

Call 414-297-9880

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BRENWOOD PARK 9501 W. Loomis Road • Franklin • 414-427-8499 brenwood-park.com

A beautiful award-winning community in wonderful Franklin. You will be thrilled with all of the fun activities we offer as well as your large well-appointed home. Come check us out!

We offer one and two-bedroom apartments, heat, hot water, garbage and sewer included.

Indoor mini golf, baseball darts, Bingo, free Friday continental breakfast, monthly catered dinners are some of the many activities we offer. We also have a free bus for shopping trips.

BROOKFIELD CREEKS CONDO STYLE APARTMENTS 201 S. Brookfield Rd. • Brookfield • 414-297-9880

Luxury independent senior living with your own private front door and address (no long hallways). Your own private attached garage, which opens directly into your apartment (no underground parking and elevator ride). Units have 1 1/2 or 2 full baths with shower stall and a full sized, side-by-side washer and dryer. Most pets are O.K. Rents start at $1,095* *Ask about our special

BROOKFIELD HIGHLANDS Apartments 55+ 20825 George Hunt Circle • Waukesha • 262-798-9898 HighlandsCommunities.com

that offers walking paths, picnic areas, a gazebo and much more! All of the buildings are equipped with elevators, access-controlled entries with intercoms and heated underground parking. Each apartment is equipped with gas forced heat, central air conditioning, fully equipped kitchens, oversized and walk-in closets, tub or walk-in showers, additional storage, washer/dryer connections or conveniently located community laundry rooms. Common areas include: Fitness Center, Billiards Room, Library/Media Room, Hair Salon, Gardening Areas, Guest Suite, Fireside Room and Community Center. Enjoy a variety of social activities, travel, trips and tours including: catered dinners, golf league, dart ball, Waukesha Writer’s Group, guest speakers and entertainers, area concerts, exercise and fitness classes, educational seminars, themed parties, movies, card games and more! Become part of the Highlands family and Live the Highlands Life Today!

BURNHAM VILLAGE APARTMENTS 5202 W. Burnham Street • West Milwaukee • 262-240-9406 ext. 4

Burnham Village Apartments offer independent living with supportive services. Subsidized rental housing based on income. Tenants pay 30% of income for rent. Gas heat and hot water included. On-site resident management. One bedroom one bath apartments include secured entry, parking, bus line access, laundry facilities, cable TV, handicap accessibility and convenient access to interstate and shopping.

Brookfield Highlands offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments.

Our beautiful 38-acre resort-like community is nestled into a park-like setting

Tudor Oaks Amazing

...An

Retirement Option!!!

Call for a tour!

414-529-0100 Or take an online tour at

www.TudorOaks.net

Come see for yourself!

Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community

S77 W12929 McShane Drive, Muskego, WI 53150

414-529-0100 www.TudorOaks.net

Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community is owned and operated by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest, a not-for-profit provider of senior housing and healthcare since 1930.

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CENTENNIAL SENIOR APARTMENTS 400 E. Centennial Dr. • Oak Creek• 414-762-7762 WimmerCommunities.com

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CLEMENT MANOR 9405 W. Howard Ave. • Greenfield • 414-546-7000 www.clementmanor.com

Independent Senior Living Community for 55 and Better! Section 42, income limits may apply. Conveniently located within a mile of everything! Sunlit rooms, nice sized kitchens with all major appliances, safe bathrooms and great closet space. Rent includes underground parking, laundry, storage locker, activities and pool. Friendly and fun community encouraging friendships and an active lifestyle. Pet friendly. Smoke-free. Tours M-F, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sat/ Sun. noon – 2 pm. Living arrangements include 1 BD/1 Bath, 2 BD/1 Bath, great closet space, all units have balcony or patio, spacious rooms. Monthly rent $753/1BD, $903/2BD, rent includes underground parking and free laundry.

Medical services include wellness clinic, Podiatrist and Audiologist services.

The Centennial offers Wii bowling, Bingo, Socials, live entertainment, seasonal parties, family night and craft fair and more! Supportive services include weekly transportation for grocery shopping, country store, salon, chapel and fitness room. A beautiful senior community in an ideal location!

Clement Manor offers independent living within a continuum of care.

Clement Manor is sponsored by the School Sisters of St. Francis and has been helping families for more than 30 years. Independent living with help when needed and support/resources for families is what we are known for. A vibrant lifelong learning and wellness program are complimentary. We are pleased to offer many living configurations ranging from studio up to two bedroom, two bath and den with monthly rent starting at $787. Access to health and wellness clinic on site and 24-hour nurse care, lifelong learning classes, warm-water pool, fitness center, chapel, gardening, and weekly transportation to local shopping are just some of our amenities. Clement Manor offers a continuum of care including short-term rehab.

CLARKE SQUARE TERRACE 1740 West Pierce Street • Milwaukee • 414-431-0687 www.anewstarr.com

Our Independent Senior Living facility is a 49 unit building that is conveniently located near bus route and many stores. Enjoy our community room with kitchen and living/dining area, common patio with grill, beauty salon, library, laundry on each floor, heated underground garage, elevator, urgency call system, onsite manager and monthly calendar full of activities, Cats and small dogs are welcome. Non-smoking. Heat and water included. Living arrangements consist of one and two bedroom units with monthly rent from $700$870. We offer medical services such as, massage therapy, foot and ankle doctor also flu shots onsite. Popular activities include, BINGO, cards, Wii Bowling, movie night, various other activities and meals. Bus for grocery shopping.

Clarke Square Terrace is affordable senior living with studio apartments, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedrooms all with walk-in/roll-in shower stalls, and kitchen appliances. Gas heat and hot & cold water are included with rent. There is a country store, fitness center, craft room, pool table, family room, private dining room and sitting areas in the facility.

This is Section 42 housing so the rents vary. There is a $15 application fee.

COTTONWOOD TRAILS 4600 S. Nicholson Ave. • Cudahy • 414-483-9969 www.bearproperty.com

HERITAGE LAKE

THE REGENCY

HERITAGE LAKE

5020 South 55th Street • Greenfield • Call 414-282-0506 Beautiful serene country setting overlooking a private lake. Close to shopping, churches and medical facilities. Heated underground parking, blinds, and ceiling fan. Beautiful community room.

• Heat & Water Included • Air Conditioned • Intercom Access • Appliances • Community Room with Kitchen • On Bus Line starting at • Laundry on each Floor • Pet Friendly

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 930 Sq. Ft. $930/month

THE REGENCY

Burnham Village

Gonzaga Village Sunset Heights West Allis

Waukesha

Cifaldi Square

Oak West

Valentino Square

West Milwaukee Cudahy

West Allis

West Allis

200 Southtowne Dr. • South Milwaukee • Call 414-764-5335 Quiet spacious apartments, elevator, underground parking, community room, library and exercise room. Friendly atmosphere. Larger units available.

• Heat & Water Included • Air Conditioned • Fitness Center • Resident Library • Laundry on each Floor • Quality Appliances starting at • On Bus Line • Pet Friendly

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 930 Sq. Ft. $930/month

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EASTCASTLE PLACE HEALTH CENTER 2505 E. Bradford Avenue • Milwaukee • 414-963-8480 eastcastleplace.com

Eastcastle Place Health Center specializes in Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Assisted living residents enjoy private apartments and help with the activities of daily living. Amenities include an aquatic, spa and wellness center; a sunroom and fireplaces; and a full schedule of activities. Specialized memory care offers programming to promote well being, prolong daily function and help residents maintain a sense of purpose. They offer on-site skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.

Rent starts at $4,164/month with many options from private suites, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with private bathrooms.

townhomes. Our beautiful 94-acre wooded and resort-like community is nestled into a park-like setting that offers walking paths, picnic areas, recreational areas and more! All of the buildings are equipped with elevators, access-controlled entries with intercoms and heated underground parking. Each apartment/townhome is equipped with gas forced heat, central air conditioning, fully equipped kitchens, oversized and walk-in closets, tub or walk-in showers, additional storage, washer/dryer connections or conveniently located community laundry rooms. Common areas include: Fireside Room and Community Room, Fitness Center, Library, Computer Center, Salon. Enjoy a variety of social activities, travel, trips and tours including: catered dinners, Euchre, guest speakers and entertainers, area concerts, exercise and fitness classes, educational seminars, themed parties, movies, card games and more! Some apartments reserved for moderate income. Become part of the Highlands family and Live the Highlands Life Today!

FOREST RIDGE 11077 West Forest Home Ave. • Hales Corners • 414-425-1148 www.wimmercommunities.com/senior-living/forest-ridge

EAST TERRACE APTS. 801 N. East Ave. • Waukesha • 262-544-9757

East Terrace has affordable one-bedroom apartments for seniors 62 plus years. Located in downtown Waukesha it is close to the library and other businesses and has a boutique and salon on site. Monthly rent is 30 percent of income/ $681 full price.

FORESTHILL HIGHLANDS Apartments and Townhomes 55+ 8930 West Highland Park Avenue • Franklin • 414-425-6611 HighlandsCommunities.com

Foresthill Highlands offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments and

Forest Ridge has been assisting mature adults and their families in finding solutions to the challenges of aging with a unique approach to a continuum of care by offering services ranging from Independent Living to Assisted Care designed to support you both today and tomorrow. NEW CONSTRUCTION UNITS AVAILABLE NOW! Rent at Forest Ridge ranges from $1,050 - $2,350 and they offer 1 bedroom/1 bath, 1 bedroom + den/1 bath, 2 bedroom/2 bath, optional patio/balcony, optional washer/dryer in unit, optional underground parking, optional island kitchen w/quartz countertop. There is a Wheaton Franciscan Geriatric

Independent and Assisted Living for Seniors 55+ Professionally Managed By ANEWSTARR

Studio, one and two bedroom apartments • anewstarr.com GARDEN TERRACE AND GARDEN PLACE • Full kitchens, roll-in showers, additional storage space available • All utilities included except for electric • Balcony apartments available • Restaurant-style dining, exercise center, computers with internet, planned social activities, laundry facilities on every floor and beauty/barber shop • Assigned underground parking available for an additional fee GARDEN TERRACE 414.434.0567 • 10851 W. Donna Drive • Milwaukee, WI 53224 GARDEN PLACE 414.354.7989 • 8425 N. 107th St • Milwaukee, WI 53224

Studios $339-$596 • 1bd $355-$845 • 2br $757-$945

CLARKE SQUARE TERRACE

BECHER TERRACE Section 8 project based vouchers available • Full kitchens, roll-in showers, additional storage space • All utilities inlcuded except electric • Individually controlled heat and A/C • Restaurant-style dining • Craft Room • Exercise center with equipment • Computers with internet service available • Laundry facilities on every floor 1bd $590-$700 • 2br $690-$725 • Some balcony apartments available No Studios • Underground parking for an additional fee 414.383.3244 • 1800 W. Becher Street • Milwaukee, WI 53215

• Full kitchens, roll-in showers, additional storage space • All utilities included except electric • Individually controlled heat and A/C • Family gathering areas, exercise center with equipment, computers with internet service available, laundry facilities available • Some balcony apartments available • Underground parking for an additional fee

Just North of National Avenue

Studios $468-$580 1bd $493-$715 • 2br $725-$750

414.431.0687 • 1740 W. Pierce Street • Milwaukee, WI 53204

Income Restrictions May Apply

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Medicine office located here, wellness program with health clinic monitoring and advisory resources.

The most popular activities include: bingo, Wii Bowling league, cocktail hour with entertainment, fitness classes (Sit & Be Fit and Zumba Gold) and a monthly Sunday champagne brunch. They also many support activity services including: scheduled transportation, lifelong learning series, fitness classes, and special events with music/dancing, tours, theater and dinner outings.

Forest Ridge is affiliated with Wheaton Franciscan Geriatric Medicine.

GARDEN PLACE 8425 North 107th Street • Milwaukee • 414-755-6200 www.anewstarr.com

Garden Place is affordable senior living with studio apartments, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedrooms all with walk-in/roll-in shower stalls, and kitchen appliances. Gas heat and hot & cold water are included with rent. There is a country store, fitness center, craft room, pool table, family room, private dining room and sitting areas and activities!

This is Section 42 housing so the rents vary. There is a $15 application fee.

Services ranging from housekeeping to medication administration can be provided upon request.

Arts & crafts, word games, cards, board games & puzzles, manicures and group events are activities the residents enjoy.

Garden Place is affiliated with ANEW Healthcare.

GARDEN TERRACE 10851 West Donna Drive • Milwaukee • 414-434-0567 www.anewstarr.com

Garden Terrace is affordable senior living with studio apartments, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedrooms all with walk-in/roll-in shower stalls, and kitchen appliances. Gas heat and hot & cold water are included with rent. There is a country store, fitness center, craft room, pool table, family room, private dining room and sitting areas and activities!

This is Section 42 housing so the rents vary. There is a $15 application fee.

Services ranging from housekeeping to medication administration can be provided upon request.

Arts & crafts, word games, cards, board games & puzzles, manicures and group events are activities the residents enjoy.

Garden Terrace is affiliated with ANEW Healthcare.

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GATEWAY APARTMENTS 115 Silver Lake Plaza • Oconomowoc • 262-269-5095 htt://thegatewayapartmentliving.com

This boutique style apartment development, located at 115 S. Silver Lake Plaza, marks a new era of affordable luxury for downtown Oconomowoc, bringing a fresh new mix of traditional elements, modern style and local feel to Lake Country living. The development offers a mix of both 1 and 2 bedroom sunfilled units ranging in size from 840 sq. ft. to 1,300 sq. ft. and prices ranging from $1,250 - $1,695.

Our units feature: granite counter tops, white antique cabinetry with soft close upgrades, premium stainless appliance package, oil rubbed bronze hardware and light fixtures, LTV flooring, solid core doors, upgraded Anderson 100 windows, black out cellular blinds, electric fireplaces in some units, in-unit washer and dryer.

The Gateway Apartments offers the following amenities: fitness facility, lounge and business center, theater and kitchenette, WIFI available in common rooms, dog wash station, exquisite décor throughout, underground heated garage and an elevator in the building.

We are pet friendly, but do have restrictions and additional fees. These apartments are professionally managed. We are an Equal Housing Opportunity provider. All who are interested are encouraged to apply. *We try diligently to make sure that all information is current but lapses may occur. All information is subject to change without notice.

GREENBROOK TERRACE 4955 S. Greenbrook Terrace • Greenfield • 414-282-5044

Enjoy our senior community here at Greenbrook Terrace where you will have a lifestyle of tranquility and convenience. Scenic grounds and excellent views come with all of our units. Apartments feature air conditioning, extra storage, controlled intercom entry, wall-to-wall carpeting, frost-free refrigerator freezer, electric range, abundant closet space, and bathtub grab bars with an electronic alert system in the bathroom. Living arrangements include one bedroom, one bath, spacious floor plans, large windows, private parking, spacious closets and laundry facilities. Income restricted senior living with income limited. Popular activities include the community garden, Monday movies on big screen TV, card club and monthly luncheon. Supportive activity services include an onsite hair salon. We’re located one mile to Southridge Mall and close to grocery store.

Lake Terrace Apartments East are selling out.

Lake Terrace Catered Living is designed for independent seniors. Located on the shores of Lac La Belle, residents choose from nine floor plans and a variety of additional support services. Apartment living includes lake views, balconies, pier access, dining venues through a casual cafe and a full-service restaurant, heated underground parking, salon, pet recreation area, and movie theater.

An adjacent lakefront pavilion, fitness center and indoor pool are included in new construction.

Grand Opening is Thursday, September 14 from 4 to 7 p.m.!

Call 262.560.6919 or email snissen@lho.org to explore this new opportunity in senior living.

Shorehaven Campus | 1340 W. Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc | Shorehavenliving.org

ARE YOU?

• 62+ • Make less than $25,350 a year?

• Enjoy Bingo, Movies, Parties?

• Want to spend your day playing cards or going on day trips?

PLUS, ON SITE HAIR SALON & GARDEN PLOT FOR THE “GREEN THUMB” If these sound like things you enjoy then your new home is waiting...

Call today for more information: GREENBROOK APTS

414.282.5044

4955 S. Greenbrook Terrace Greenfield, WI 53220

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Best of S.E. Wisconsin Senior Housing Guide HARVEST POINTE CONDOMINIUMS W Market Street & Sweetbriar Dr. • Elkhorn • 262-743-1340 www.bielinski.com/Condos/Harvest-Pointe.aspx

Harvest Pointe offers ranch duplex two bedroom, two baths, sunroom and attached 2-car garage condominiums featuring no-step entries! The condominiums are within walking distance of local shops and restaurants and a short drive from I-43. Harvest Pointe condominiums offer the beauty and craftsmanship of Bielinski construction, and the convenience of condominium living.

HARWOOD PLACE 8220 Harwood Ave. • Wauwatosa • 414-256-6800 www.harwoodplace.org

Enjoy retirement by pursuing the comfortable and convenient lifestyle of Harwood Place. Take advantage of an abundance of on-site amenities and a robust activities calendar. There is never a dull day with fitness classes, outings, religious services, in-house entertainment, weekly shopping trips and more. Transportation, wellness programing, in-house clinic hours and restaurant-style dining are all offered here. Choose from a variety of floor plan with monthly fees starting at $1,500. With emergency pull-cords and a 24-hour staff, your safety and security are our top priority. Enjoy this and more on 15 beautiful acres in the heart of Wauwatosa. Contact us at 414-256-6800 for our current offerings.

YOUR FAMILY. OUR PRIVILEGE.

Trust Clement Manor for a Continuum of Care

• Adult Day Services • Transitional Care • Independent and Assisted Living • Memory Care • Long-Term Care • Lifelong Learning When the time comes that you need to make difficult decisions, we can help. Call us today at 414.321.1800 to schedule a visit. Come see how we enrich lives every day.

Sponsored by the School Sisters of St. Francis 3939 S. 92nd St. • Greenfield, Wis. 414.321.1800 • clementmanor.com

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HERITAGE AT DEER CREEK 3585 S. 147th St., New Berlin, 262-789-6600 www.heritagesenior.com

Located in New Berlin, part of bustling Waukesha County, Heritage at Deer Creek is a 76-unit community (with 43 Assisted Living apartments and 33 Memory Care suites) that offers personalized care paired with all the comforts of home. Assisted apartments range from studio to two-bedroom floor plans and include kitchenettes, individually controlled heat and air and spacious storage spaces, in addition to full bathrooms with walk-in showers. All utilities except telephone are included. Memory Care suites are located in a separate, secure section of the building and contain a full bathroom with walk-in shower.

Community amenities include a serene outdoor walking path around a pond, cozy sun rooms for relaxation, a salon/barbershop, outdoor patios and courtyards, spa rooms with a tub and walk-in shower, Wi-Fi throughout the building and daily activities. Pets welcome.

HERITAGE COURT N48 W14250 Hampton Ave., Menomonee Falls, 262-781-6930 www.heritagesenior.com

Heritage Court, located in the quiet village of Menomonee Falls, opened its doors in November 2004. Since then, the inviting 36-unit property has been home to residents experiencing dementia and Alzheimer’s who enjoy a small, close-knit community, excellent amenities and unparalleled care. Heritage Court utilizes a unique dementia care program called Toddy’s Touch, which incorporates: multisensory stimulation to help reduce stress and anxiety; personalized music therapy to evoke positive feelings and promote relaxation; pet,

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aroma and art therapies; and specially trained staff who provide individualized care and coordinated activities.

HERITAGE COURT WAUKESHA 1831 Meadow Lane, Pewaukee, 262-542-3434 www.heritagesenior.com

Heritage Court Waukesha is a dedicated memory care community with 36 spacious studio and one-bedroom suites. The uncomplicated design allows residents to stroll freely through the building without encountering dead ends, while the building’s secure access and sensory alarms provide an extra level of safety and security. Residents receive specialized care, including a thorough assessment upon admission, which ensures their unique needs are met. Specially trained staff members provide multisensory and alternative therapies, in addition to daily activities and home-cooked, nutritionally balanced meals.

HERITAGE ELM GROVE 800 Wall Street, Elm Grove, 262-786-5800 www.heritagesenior.com

Heritage Elm Grove is a modern 97-unit community that offers multiple levels of care, including Independent, Assisted, Enhanced Assisted and Memory Care, allowing residents to age in place as their health care needs change.

Assisted Living offers senior the opportunity to enjoy their independence while receiving the right amount of care for their unique needs, while Enhanced Assisted Living is available to those who need higher levels of physical and medical assistance. Memory Care residents receive compassionate, individualized care 24 hours a day, in addition to musical, pet and multisensory therapies and daily activities. Heritage Elm Grove also offers a gym and on-site physical therapy, a theater room, spa rooms with tub and walk-in shower, a pub area, full-service laundry and outdoor lounging areas.

HERITAGE LAKE APARTMENTS 5020 South 55th Street • Greenfield • 414-282-0506

Independent Living at Heritage Lake Apartments. Heat, water, underground parking, all appliances included. Laundry on each floor. Close to shopping, churches and medical facilities. Park like setting, community room, patio and 2 heated pools. Activities include Bingo monthly. Living arrangements available include 2 BR- 2 Bath - 930 sq. ft. to 1056 sq. ft. Monthly rent starting at $930.

HERITAGE LAKE COUNTRY 2975 Village Square Drive, Hartland, 262-367-2975 www.heritagesenior.com

Opened in spring 2017, Heritage Lake Country in Hartland provides stateof-the-art accommodations and amenities for Independent, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living and Memory Care residents. Heritage Lake Country’s studio, one- and two-bedroom units boast kitchenettes with stainless steel

od Village II Apartments

NOW RENTING IN HARTLAND The best affordable living for seniors 55 or better.

You’ll love our park like setting and smoke free facility!

Heat and WiFi included!

Conveniently located within short walking distance to Sendiks Shopping Center, Hartbrook Park, downtown Hartland & Ice Age Trails.

Call today to make Breezewood Village your home!

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm Apartment are available to qualified seniors 55 and older and persons with disabilities

450 Sunnyslope Dr Hartland WI

262-367-2868

www.cardinalcapital.us

Professionally Managed by Cardinal Capital Management Inc

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appliances, high-quality cabinetry and granite counter tops (Assisted/Independent), private bathrooms with walk-in showers, radiant baseboard/radiant floor heat, an air conditioner in each unit and large windows, in addition to spacious storage areas. Community amenities include a warm-water pool, spacious gym, on-site therapy, movie theater, salon, pub/social area, home-cooked, nutritionally balanced meals and a patio with a fire ring and gas grill. All residents receive a thorough assessment to ensure their unique care needs are met, and highly trained caregivers work closely with RNs and residents’ physicians to provide personalized health and wellness programs, nutritional dining programs and medication monitoring.

HERITAGE WEST ALLIS 7901 W. National Ave., West Allis, 414-302-9700 www.heritagesenior.com

Located in a bustling Milwaukee suburb with a plethora of nearby activities, Heritage West Allis is a vibrant 78-unit community with Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care options. On-site amenities include a pub and social area, spa rooms with a tub and walk-in shower, multiple spacious activity rooms, a salon, Wi-Fi throughout and a massage suite, in addition to an on-site bank and convenience store. Staff members are on-hand 24/7, and a full-time licensed nurse and personalized call pendants provide peace of mind for families and residents. Daily activities, including exercise, art projects, music and intergenerational events, create an active atmosphere for both Assisted Living and Memory Care residents. In addition, Memory Care residents benefit from Heritage’s Toddy’s Touch memory care approach, which utilizes alternative therapies and person-centered care to help those with Alzheimer’s or dementia lead a full and meaningful life.

HIGHLANDS AT RIVERWALK Apartments 55+ 10954 N. Cedarburg Rd. • Mequon • 262-243-8888 HighlandsCommunities.com

The Highlands at Riverwalk offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments. Enjoy Mequon and all that it has to offer with the convenience of nearby shopping and restaurants, parks and recreation and specialty shops. Our building is equipped with elevators, access controlled entries with intercoms and heated underground parking. Each apartment is equipped with gas forced heat, central air conditioning, fully equipped kitchens, oversized and walk-in closets, tub or walk-in showers, additional storage, washer/dryer connections or conveniently located community laundry rooms. Common areas include: Fireside Room and Community Room, Billiards Room, Theater, Fitness Center, Library/Computer Center, Guest Suite and more! Enjoy a variety of social activities, travel, trips and tours including: catered dinners, social hour, guest speakers and entertainers, area concerts, exercise and fitness classes, educational seminars, themed parties, movies, card games and more! Live the Highlands Life Today!

Sunrise Village Apartments

2500 Tenth Ave. • South Milwaukee sunriseseniors@pre-3.com Our premier senior apartments are located in a quiet residential neighborhood and offer numerous amenities.

• One & Two-Bedrooms • Community Room • Air Conditioning

• Secured Entrance • Handicap Accessible • Heat & Water Included

Call 414-764-7997 today and set up your private showing!

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Best of S.E. Wisconsin Senior Housing Guide HIGHLANDS AT WILDWOOD LAKE Apartments 55+ N77 W17700 Lake Park Drive • Menomonee Falls • 262-251-9999 HighlandsCommunities.com

The Highlands at Wildwood Lake offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments. Our beautiful quiet country setting overlooks a private lake surrounded by a 1/4-mile walking path, beautiful landscaping and abundant wildlife. Our building is equipped with elevators, access-controlled entries with intercoms and heated underground parking. Each apartment is equipped with gas forced heat, central air conditioning, fully equipped kitchens, oversized and walk-in closets, tub or walk-in showers, additional storage, washer/dryer connections or conveniently located community laundry rooms. Common areas include: Fireside Room and Community Room, Theatre, Fitness Center, Hair Salon, Library/Computer Center, Guest Suite, Multi-purpose Activity Room and more! Enjoy a variety of social activities, travel, trips and tours including: catered dinners, social hour, guest speakers and entertainers, area concerts, ex-

Celebrate Moments of Joy - EVERY DAY We are elevating the standard of memory care with innovative therapies, encouraging relationships, and exceptional attention to resident’s needs.

• Dedicated Registered Nurse on staff • Medication management • Personalized management of behavioral expressions to include sundowning, wandering and anxiety • Compassionate team who are all trained in dementia care by our own - an exclusive, research-based program • Nutritious meals, snacks, housekeeping and laundry services • Tailored activities to enhance life and give daily moments of joy

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ercise and fitness classes, educational seminars, themed parties, movies, card games and more! Become part of the Highlands family and Live the Highlands Life Today!

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE P.O. Box 324 • Milwaukee • 414-286-5678

Offering one-bedroom units with service coordination available. We provide affordable units, conveniently located at 15 different locations in Milwaukee. They are located on or near bus lines and shopping. Some units are fully wheelchair accessible with roll-in showers; social service and recreational activities are also available. Professional on-site management, 24-hour security and emergency maintenance service. We offer 1-bedroom units in secure buildings with utilities and appliances included. Small pets are welcome. Monthly rent is 30 percent of income and some income restrictions may apply. No enrollment/ endowment fee. Medical services available include on-site nurse, service coordination, and emergency call alarm. Popular activities include movie nights,

• 1 Bedroom $600 • 2 Bedroom $690 • 24 hr. maintenance • same floor laundry • elevator • library

• community room Security • game room Deposit and garden • professionally managed • sm. pets welcome

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414.769.9240

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(Pay only 30% in gross income in rent)

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bingo, various clubs, special shopping trips and other recreation. Affiliated with S.E.T. Ministry, which provides case management services. Other partner agencies also provide other supportive services.

HUNTER OAKS CONDOMINIUMS Belmont Drive & Oakland Drive • Watertown • 920-206-1107 www.bielinski.com/Condos/Hunter-Oaks.aspx

Hunter Oaks are ranch duplex condominiums offering open-concept living with two split bedrooms, two full baths and an attached 2-car garage. They offer comfortable, affordable living within a reasonable commute to Madison or Milwaukee, Hunter Oaks in Watertown, WI is a great place to live. Within walking distance of several area parks, shops and restaurants, Bielinski’s Hunter Oaks neighborhood offers two ranch condominium floor plans to choose from.

LAKE TERRACE EAST CATERED LIVING ON THE SHOREHAVEN CAMPUS 1340 W. Wisconsin Ave. • Oconomowoc • 262-560-6919 Shorehavenliving.org Grand Opening September 14, 2017

Catered living offering independence and support services on beautiful Lac La Belle. A new campus lifestyle designed for independent seniors, Lake Terrace Apartments offer 47 one-bedroom through three bedrooms, three bathroom apartments on the Lac La Belle shoreline. Catered living empowers residents to design their own lifestyle, choosing from nine floor plans and an array of additional support services. Residents may choose the services they need, when they need them.

Square footage – ranging from 976 to 1,632 sq. feet. Option 1 Price Range – $200,000-$550,000 entrance fees. Monthly maintenance fees from $1,900$3,800. Entrance fees are 90% refundable. Monthly fees are all inclusive (all utilities, Cable TV, WiFi, local phone, monthly housekeeping, dining credit for one person, etc.)

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Choose from nine available floor plans in the Kingfisher, Cove, Bay Breeze, Regatta, Leeward, Main Sail, Shoreline, Captain and Current.

Personal, supportive, and nursing services are available upon request Lake Terrace East Catered Living offers boat trips, International Nights, excursions, woodworking, and cards.

Support activity services include: bus trips, grocery shopping, full service salon, masseuse, Chapel, wellness clinic with RN, retail venues on site, adjacent fitness center and indoor pool, picnic pavilion on the lake Shorehaven is a recognized industry leader and dedicated partner in the art of living successfully. The Campus offers skilled care and rehabilitation, assisted and independent living and services to keep seniors independent and at home through Mobile Meals, Life@Home, Center for Life Enrichment and the public Café LaBelle.

Call 262 560-6919 or email snissen@lho.org to learn about this new opportunity in senior living or visit www.shorehavenliving.org.

LEXINGTON HERITAGE 5020 S. 107th St., Greenfield, 414-425-9551 www.heritagesenior.com

Lexington Heritage, located in a quaint corner of busting Greenfield, is an inviting 20-unit Assisted Living community that’s perfect for residents who enjoy a close-knit environment, premium amenities and unparalleled care. Multidisciplinary staff members treat each resident like family and are committed to making them feel truly at home. Studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments are available, all with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, in-unit kitchenettes, wall-to-wall carpeting and spacious storage spaces. Residents are provided three home-cooked, nutritionally balanced meals a day, in addition to themed meals and special twists on local favorites. With an open-concept kitchen and dining room, a cozy sitting area with fireplace, an outdoor sitting and gardening area and daily activities, residents can enjoy all the comforts of home in a safe, secure environment.

COMING TO WAUKESHA FALL 2017 Watertown | Hunter Oaks Starting at $219,900 920.206.1107 Elkhorn | Harvest Pointe Starting at $244,900 Featuring no-step entries for easy accessibility

262.743.1340 Waterford | Woodfield Starting at $254,900 262.514.3955

UPSIZE YOUR LIFESTYLE Move into a high-quality, low-maintenance ranch duplex or detached condominium by Bielinski Homes, and discover a new sense of freedom. Whichever neighborhood you choose, you can count on superior craftsmanship, tasteful design, and just the right amount of space for the way you live today. Take a tour and see how Bielinski Homes is raising the bar on what it means to rightsize.

All condominiums open by appointment. Detached models available at Bay Pointe only. Prices subject to change without notice.

Oconomowoc | Bay Pointe Starting at $339,900 Featuring ranch duplex and detached condominiums

262.567.1478

262.542.9494 | bielinski.com

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Best of S.E. Wisconsin Senior Housing Guide LINCOLN VILLAGE PORT WASHINGTON 1300 W. Lincoln Ave., Port Washington, 262-268-1300 www.lincolnvillageseniorliving.com

Lincoln Village is a premiere Assisted Living and Memory Care community located a few miles from the lakefront in Port Washington. Lincoln Village offers 45 spacious studio, one-and two bedroom Assisted and Enhanced Assisted apartments with modern kitchenettes, and 20 open-concept memory care suites with private bathrooms and spacious closets. Residents can enjoy an on-site beauty salon, a pub and social area, open-concept and private dining rooms, on-site physical therapy and outdoor sitting and dining areas. Daily life enriching activities, ranging from intergenerational events and Wii sports to art projects and pet therapy, ensure that residents stay active – body, mind and spirit. Plus, Lincoln Village’s specialized memory care program combines person-centered care techniques with multisensory and alternative therapies to help residents relax and engage despite Alzheimer’s or dementia.

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Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities  Full-time nursing staff  Rehabilitation gyms and on-site therapy  Home-cooked, nutritional meals

 Spa rooms  Patios and courtyards  Daily activities  Multisensory and alternative therapies

Communities in: Greenfield • New Berlin • West Allis • Elm Grove • Waukesha • Hartland • Menomonee Falls

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LUTHER MANOR 4545 N. 92nd St. • Wauwatosa • 414-464-3880 www.luthermanor.org

Independent living apartments, with or without supportive living services, and assisted living. Independence as long as you want it. Compassionate care whenever you need it. That’s what Luther Manor offers in our full continuum of care from independent living to hospice. When you need just a little extra help, supportive living services (RCAC) are offered in your independent living apartment. Our wide variety of live enrichment activities help residents live full, purposeful lives, and include card games, billiards, dart ball , chair and aqua exercise, presentations, Bible studies, musical performances, etc., as well as trips to the dinner theatre, the symphony and more. Three dining venues plus a beauty parlor and Manor Mart are favorites among residents. Every room has a view of our beautifully maintained grounds on our 29-acre campus. Apartment range from a small studio, 370 sq. ft., to large two bedroom, two bathroom apartments of over 1,600 sq. ft. and the rent varies by square footage. There is an enrollment/endowment fee but 90% is refundable. RCAC supportive living

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services are available including medication and oxygen management plus assistance with dressing and bathing. There are numerous activities for residents including cultural and restaurant outings, dartball, Bible study, musical presentation, exercise classes and more. Some supportive living services we provide are eye drops & medicine management bus transportation for shopping, housecleaning, and laundry services. We also have an on-site clinic with doctors and specialists from Columbia St. Mary’s (primary care, gerontologist, dentist, ophthalmologist, gynecologist, podiatrist, audiologist, physiologist etc.)

MEETINGHOUSE 10901 W. Donna Dr. • Milwaukee • 414-357-8596

Meetinghouse Apartments for persons 55 years or better, affordable tax credit income limits apply, offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments.

All of our apartments include a washer & dryer, as well as all appliances. Heat is included along with underground parking and onsite management and 24hour maintenance. One bedroom apartments rent for $768 and 2 bedrooms are $922. There are a lot of activities, weekly coffee hours, library, guest speakers and monthly resident events. Activity services include the Hunger Task Force Stock Box program.

OAK PARK PLACE 1621 Rivers Bend • Wauwatosa • 414-292-0400 www.oakparkplace.com/wauwatosa

Oak Park Place offers assisted living and memory care with features you expected in a place to call home. Residents are encouraged to remain active and self-reliant, while our highly trained staff is on hand to assist when challenges arise. Individualized services, life-enhancing amenities and compassionate staff are the foundation of all we do. We have studio, one and two-bedroom assisted living apartments and studio memory care apartments. Residents enjoy numerous activities including: cards, church, coffee clutch, baking and exercise.

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PARKWOOD HIGHLANDS Apartments and Townhomes 55+ 13800 Park Central Boulevard • New Berlin • 262-821-5106 HighlandsCommunities.com

Parkwood Highlands offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments and townhomes. Enjoy all the conveniences of suburban living nearby shopping and restaurants, and parks and recreation. Our buildings are equipped with elevators, access controlled entries with intercoms and heated underground parking or attached garage. Each apartment/townhome is equipped with gas forced heat, central air conditioning, fully equipped kitchens, oversized and walk-in closets, tub or walk-in showers, additional storage, washer/dryer connections and more! Common areas include: Fireside and Community Room, Fitness Center, Game Room, Billiards Room, Library, Sunroom and more! Enjoy a variety of social activities, travel, trips and tours including: catered dinners, social hour, guest speakers and entertainers, area concerts, exercise and fitness classes, Wii Bowling, Bocce Ball, Sheepshead, Bridge, educational seminars, themed parties, movies and more! Some apartments reserved for moderate income. Live the Highlands Life Today!

PRAIRIE MEADOWS II & III W168 N11374 Western Ave. • Germantown • 262-532-0974 prairiemeadowsapts.com

This is a Sec. 42 property for active seniors 55+. We are pet friendly with underground parking and washer & dryer hook-up in select units. We offer one bedroom, one-bath units or two bedroom, one bath units. Rent is $790 and $941. Our residents enjoy Bingo, Wii bowling, monthly birthday party and many other activities.

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PROHEALTH REGENCY SENIOR COMMUNITIES — BROOKFIELD 777 N. Brookfield Road • Brookfield • 262-780-0321 RegencySeniorCommunities.com

ProHealth Regency Senior Communities is your affordable senior community in Brookfield, offering independent residences with no enrollment fee and nine different apartment floor plans ranging from one bedroom to two bedrooms with den on our South Campus. Our North Campus offers studio and one-bedroom catered care, assisted living, and attended care private residences, and short-term guest residency. Our beautiful community is located on 23 acres, seven of which are a zoned conservancy providing a serene backdrop for our campus.

Residents take pleasure in our elegant common areas with fireplaces, beautiful private dining room, country store, bank, beauty and barbershop, library, fitness center, chapel, and more.

Favorite activities include musical entertainment, pub night and happy hour, bingo, balance class, and theme parties. Additional amenities include multi-level fitness programs, wine and cheese receptions, lifelong learning programs, scheduled shopping, social and dining outings, and other recreational trips.

Our independent South Campus offers full kitchens and heated underground parking. An optional weekday chef-prepared dining program is available.

Our North Campus offers more assistance in a safe, secure environment where independence is encouraged. Additional amenities include multi-level fitness programs, lifelong learning programs, scheduled shopping, music, social events, and themed parties. Savor delicious chef-prepared breakfast, luncheons, and dinners. Residents find comfort in knowing there are professionals staffed

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24-hours a day, seven days a week. Our health services are under the direction of our Nursing Director and delivered by a professional staff of nurses and personal attendants when you need them: personal services, medication setup, weekly linens, and housekeeping services. We are a non-profit member of the ProHealth family, giving our residents access to the best medical professionals, clinics, and hospitals with free transportation to ProHealth medical appointments.

PROHEALTH REGENCY SENIOR COMMUNITIES — MUSKEGO W181 S8540 Lodge Boulevard • Muskego • 262-679-0888 RegencySeniorCommunities.com

ProHealth Regency Senior Communities is your charming hometown senior community in Muskego, offering senior and supportive living, assisted living, attended care residences, and short-term guest residency in one bedroom, one bedroom with den, and two bedroom-two bathroom floor plans with no enrollment fee. Our Regency-Muskego campus is located on 32 wooded acres featuring private senior living residences surrounded by a serene private lake.

Residents take pleasure in our lovely common areas, dining rooms, bank, beauty and barbershop, country store, chapel, library, and more. Our pet-friendly facility includes amenities like all appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, and included underground or garage parking. Additional services consist of over 400 types of activities including trips, socials, fitness classes, educational and recreational programming, free transportation to shopping, handicap-accessible units, and more. Other fun activities include happy hours, musical entertainment, and specialty meals. Rent starts at $835 for independent residences.

Residents find comfort in knowing we have RNs and CNAs on staff 24 hours a day. We are a nonprofit member of the ProHealth family, giving our residents

reminds us that change is inevitable.

But change doesn’t have to be a bad thing, when looking for Senior Living . . .

Wimmer Communities is proud to offer the best independent senior housing values with competitive market rate rents, along with Section 42 and Section 8 affordable housing options, while living in a beautiful, active community with exceptional amenities and caring staff.

• Free Underground Parking • Free Laundry • Pet Friendly

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access to the best medical professionals, clinics, and hospitals with free transportation to ProHealth medical appointments.

PROHEALTH REGENCY SENIOR COMMUNITIES — NEW BERLIN 13750 West National Avenue • New Berlin • 262-789-1699 RegencySeniorCommunities.com

ProHealth Regency Senior Communities is a pleasant senior community in New Berlin offering senior and supportive living, catered care, assisted living, attended care residences, and short-term guest residency. Living arrangements include studio, one bedroom, one bedroom with den, and two bedroom floor plans with no enrollment or endowment fee. Our Regency-New Berlin campus is located on 31 acres, bordering ProHealth Park and just minutes from downtown Milwaukee.

Residents enjoy our grand dining hall, Internet café, sports pub, fitness gym, lovely common area, bank, beauty and barber shop, country store, chapel, library, and more. Popular activities include social and craft groups, pool and dart leagues, religious services, plus bus trips to shopping, theaters, and other local attractions. Other services include busy fitness activities, social opportunities, monitored security response, 24-hour health staff, and an on-site clinic.

Rent starts at $1,465 and nurses and CNAs are available to handle emergencies 24-hours a day. RNs are on-site eight hours a day, seven days a week regularly.

ProHealth Regency is a nonprofit member of the ProHealth family, giving our residents greater access to the best medical professionals, clinics, and hospitals with free transportation.

REILLY-JOSEPH COMPANY 117 N. Jefferson Street Suite 202 • Milwaukee • 414-271-4116 lowincomerentalsmilwaukee.com

Reilly-Joseph Co. offers 1-bedroom apartments. Government subsidized for ages 62 plus. Rent is based on 30 percent of gross income.

RIVER BEND SENIOR VILLAGE 151 Wisconsin St. • West Bend • 262-306-0876 www.integrityinvest.com

River Bend Senior Village has one and two-bedroom units for those 55 and up who want independent living. Rent is $695 for one-bedroom and $895 for 2-bedroom, (half off on the first month). Their secured building offers wheel chair access, laundry, garbage/recycling on all floors, elevators, underground parking, extra individual storage space. River Bend Senior Village is conveniently located near area shops, museums and walking path. They have planned monthly activities and a community room with a kitchen. The most popular activities at River Bend Senior Village include monthly birthday parties, weekly bingo and Wii bowling and monthly special interest speakers. The Washington County ride share pick up service is available for residents.

SILVERNAIL SENIOR APARTMENTS 2451 Silvernail Rd. • Waukesha/Pewaukee • 262-896-2100 WimmerCommunities.com

Independent Senior Living Community 62 & Better! Section 42 and Section 5, income limits may apply. Conveniently located within a mile of everything!

Sunlit room, nice sized kitchens with all major appliances, safe bathrooms and great closet space. Rent includes underground parking, laundry, storage locker, and activities. Friendly and fun community encouraging friendships and an active lifestyle. Pet Friendly, Smoke-free. Tours M-F, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sat/Sun., -By Appointment Only. Living arrangements available include 1BD/1 Bath, 2BD/1 Bath, nice closet space, spacious rooms. Rent includes underground parking and free laundry. Medical services include wellness clinic, Podiatrist and Audiologist services. Popular activities include Bingo, socials, Wii Bowling, seasonal parties and Bookmobile. Supportive activity services include weekly transportation to grocery stores, on site banking services, country store, salon, chapel and fitness room.

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Wi-Fi throughout Home-cooked meals Salon/barbershop Daily activities

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Outdoor seating/garden Multisensory memory care therapy Spacious activity room

1330 W. Lincoln Ave., Port Washington lincolnvillageseniorliving.com

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STEEPLE VIEW CHRISTIAN SENIOR INDEPENDENT LIVING 12455 W. Janesville Rd. • New Berlin • 414-525-5500 www.steepleview.org

Be as active as you choose in your new lifestyle at Steeple View! We have 79 spacious apartment homes with 5 different floor plans, each with a patio or balcony. Steeple View has so many amenities; it’s easy to understand why people love it here. Our apartment homes have appliances including, microwave, dishwasher and in unit washer/dryer, individual heating and central air conditioning controls, 9 foot vaulted ceiling, cable TV and internet ready. Our community is a secure building and has a chapel, beauty/barber shop, craft room, woodshop, fitness room, library, on-site banking, community gardens, guest suite, kitchen/community room, elevator access, heated underground parking plus a car wash bay. Living arrangements available include one bedroom to two bedrooms plus a den. Monthly fees start from $691 - $1,516. We do have an entrance fee which is 90 percent refundable. Sorry, no pets with the exception of service animals. The Steeple View Weekly Newsletter will keep you up-todate on the many activities and events. Popular activities include dart-ball, patio parties, bible study, birthday celebrations and game nights. Call today for your private tour.

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When You Want More Fall Open House • Sunday, September 17 • 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Welcome fall and come experience our vibrant lifestyle for yourself. Enjoy festivities and free events Open House week, starting Tuesday, September 12. Visit our website for more information on all our programs and open to the public events.

More Life. More Style.

SUNRISE VILLAGE 2500 10th Ave. • South Milwaukee • 414-764-7997 sunriseseniors@pre-3.com

This is a 55+ affordable housing community. Income limits may apply. At Sunrise Village we have one and two-bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchens, ample closet space, a beautiful community room with a full kitchen for activities. Enjoy Bingo, cards and crafts with other residents. One-bedroom units are $750 and two-bedrooms range from $850 to $922. All rents include heat, water, sewer and trash removal. There is professional management and 24hour emergency maintenance at Sunrise Village. Pets are cherished at Sunrise Village, call today!

THE HERITAGE 3223 North Street • East Troy • 262-642-4800 heritageeastroy.com

The Heritage offers an independent lifestyle for seniors 55 plus. We offer our residents the best of both worlds …. Worry-free, luxury apartment living, onsite amenities and interesting programs, along with convenient access to shopping, dining and entertainment. The Heritage has 10 income-base home units, 40 market units, 1 & 2 bedroom, 1 & 2 baths.

Monthly parties, happy hour, Bingo, tours and shopping are just some of the activities residents of The Heritage enjoy. They also have a van for shopping and sightseeing trips. The is a pet-friendly facility!

THE REGENCY APARTMENTS 200 Southtowne Drive • South Milwaukee • 414-764-5335

INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING BROOKFIELD

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777 N. Brookfield Rd. 262-780-0321

W181 S8540 Lodge Blvd.

262-679-0888

13750 W. National Ave. 262-789-1699

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The Regency Apartments offers Independent Living. Heat, water, underground parking and all appliances included. Laundry rooms on each floor.

Close to shopping, churches, and medical facilities. We have a library and fitness room. Located on a park-like setting with a community room, patio and 2 heated pools. Monthly bingo is one of the most popular activities. Living arrangements include 2 BR/2 Bath, 930 sq. ft. to 1056 sq. ft. Monthly rent starting at $930. Pet friendly!

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Best of S.E. Wisconsin Senior Housing Guide THE VICTORIANS CONDO STYLE APARTMENTS 17101 W. National Ave • New Berlin • 414-297-9880

Luxury independent senior living with your own private front door and address (no long hallways). Your own private 2-car attached garage, which open directly into your apartment (no underground parking and elevator ride). Units have 2 full baths with shower stall and a full-sized, side-by-side washer and dryer. Most pets are O.K. Rents start at $1,370* *Ask about our special

THOMPSON MEADOWS 3120 E. Norwich Ave. • St. Francis • 414-769-9240 thompsonmeadows@aol.com

Thompson Meadows is in a quiet-residential setting. Types of living: 1 BR & 2 BR. We offer off-street parking, on bus line, shared laundry facilities, air conditioning, pets (some limitations apply), secured entrance, cable TV hook up, close to shopping, handicap accessible and convenient access to interstate.

Other amenities: Library, community room and game room. Elevator, 24-hour maintenance emergency pull cords in the bedroom and bathroom.

TUDOR OAKS SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY S77 W12929 McShane Drive • Muskego • 414-529-0100 www.TudorOaks.net

Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community’s redeveloped campus provides wonderful amenities and convenient services to continue the high standards of our 35-year history. The community encompasses all the avenues maturing adults may travel: Independent Living, Supportive Care, Assisted Living, Memory Care, 24-Hour Skilled Nursing plus short term Rehab Care all on our 110 acre campus. Residents select from 16 different styles of apartments with one-bedroom, one-bath or two-bedroom, two-bath options. All apartments include: granite counters, ceramic tile walk-in showers, balconies/patios and attached heated garages. Full service skilled nursing is available 24/7 in the Frances Henry Center at Tudor Oaks. Our most popular activities include: Bocce ball tournaments in the Glenn Cove Senior Sports Complex which also offers: horse shoes, croquet, and two golfing areas. Plus aquatic classes, educational presentations and grill outs on the new patio with a lovely fire feature. We also offer busses with scheduled routes for shopping and church on Sunday. Plus a private car and driver is also available. Housekeeping is included two times a month. Tudor Oaks is not associated with a health care service so residents are free to select their own doctor and hospital of choice.

VILLA’S AT THE STATION 8935 S. Woodcreek Dr. • Oak Creek • 414-788-0242

Villa’s at the Station is an Independent senior community 55 plus. Heat and electric included, secured lobby, elevator, community room w/weekly activities, beauty salon, underground parking, laundry facilities on each floor and on site management. No income limits. We have 1 and 2 bedrooms w/1 bath, cathedral ceilings on third floor units, patios and balconies available. Rents start at $729 with no enrollment/endowment fee. Popular activities include bingo, movie night, coffee clutch, cards and cookouts.

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VMP HEALTHCARE & COMMUNITY LIVING 3023 S. 84th Street • West Allis • 414-607-4100 VMPcares.com

VMP offers a full continuum of care under one roof with independent living, assisted care, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, ventilator care and outpatient therapy. VMP also has an onsite medical clinic, hospice care, and pastoral care.

We specialize in ventilator and respiratory care. VMP’s short-term rehabilitation services allow patients to return home safely and remain independent after a hospital visit when they need to regain strength and stamina. Therapy services are specific to patients’ needs and are available in private and semi-private rooms. Free transportation from the hospital upon admission is available.

VMP’s Senior Community Club is open to residents and the community, offering many in-house events and classes, as well as off-campus trips. Popular outings include Brewer tailgates, theater outings, and occasional overnight destinations.

Fees for the independent living apartments are monthly rentals with no entrance fee, the assisted living monthly fees vary depending on the level of care and the size of the apartment, (some public funding is available, call for details), and rehabilitation and skilled nursing health care fees are covered by most insurance.

The mission of VMP is to provide a full range of senior healthcare for residents, patients and the community in accordance with Christian values. We have been in business for 90 years.

River Bend S enior V illage FRIENDLY, ACTIVE, INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITY 55 AND UP ❖ One and Two Bedroom Available ❖ Controlled Access ❖ Elevators ❖ Heated Underground Parking ❖ Community Room with Planned Activities ❖ On-Site Laundry ❖ Conveniently Located to Area Shops, Museums and Walking Path ❖ On-site Management

151 WISCONSIN ST. • WEST BEND

262.306.0876

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50 Plus or Better Expo

Tues. October 24th • 9am-1pm • at the Polish Center

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A tour at Packers’ Stadium There is much more to the Green Bay Packers organization than what you see on field as performed by the 46 official members of the team. There are hundreds of people who work behind the scenes and on the sidelines day in and day out in this 61st season. Only the game days are special. The following information was organized into this text after a daughter and granddaughter took my warden (wife) and myself for a grand tour of Lambeau Field and surrounding buildings and activities. Almost unbelievable to us was the fact that over 3,000 people were roaming through the Lambeau and cheering the practicing players to greater exploits on a Wednesday afternoon.

The pre-season public practices are at an end now for this season. But we decided it was cute the way the kids, who owned the bicycles gave various players the opportunity to ride their bicycles to and from the outdoor practice field in front of the Don Hutson Center. We stood and gawked with all the others as the players and their

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By Jim McLoone young sort of chaperones passed by.

One of the most - not necessarily important, but nice players going along the bicycle route was Jordy Nelson. It was easy to determine that Nelson is as sweet as honey.

From Hartland, our trip to the 105,000 population Green Bay required a bit over two hours, but the chauffeuring daughter, Katie Herrick, who had been there previously with her husband, John, pumped us full of Packer facts and figures along the route until the huge Packer complex loomed into view along Lombardi Avenue. We were told to just imagine how all those who attend the games, 81,441 rooting and tooting fans, arrive, park their vehicles, get food and drink and sometimes, depending on their girth, struggle to contain their fannies in those 18 inch wide stadium seats.

The original City Stadium was built in 1957 and enlarged to accommodate a few over 32,000 game attendees. The stadium was rededicated as Lambeau Field within months of the death of the late and great Curly Lambeau in 1965. The stadium, itself is owned by the City of Green Bay and the Brown County Professional Football Stadium District.

The actual field is Kentucky Blue Grass over a bed of sand with some synthetic members, heated to 55 plus degrees as needed and generously watered. The heating system was first installed under the direction of Coach Vince Lombardi in 1967. However, it failed to work properly during the great Ice Bowl.

The latest renovations to the stadium cost $55 million and were completed for this season. The facility is the longest one in continual use in the NFL. For sports venues only Fenway Park in Boston and Chicago’s Wrigley field are older.

For fan interest, there are 281 various points where concessions can be

sold. There also are a total of 1264 restrooms.

Recent upgrades include numerous private game watching and entertaining rooms complete with food and priced differently depending on what food is ordered. Around the stadium and at the upper level, although still easy to watch what goes on at the field below, is a five story and almost 400,000 sq. ft. atrium that makes moving around at the stadium so much easier due to the wider walking areas.

The $55 million, two-year state-ofthe-art suites and fancier club seats are reached from there.

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Installed by Coach Vince Lombardi in 1967 But we are told it failed during the Ice Bowl.

While we discuss the atrium, the boxes, the suites, the honor walls and even the available every day food and beverages (Not bad at $60 plus tip for four of us including three beers) we can’t take you into the locker rooms designed in the shape of a football.

The locker rooms are easily accessible to the football field via wide overhead doors.

Lambeau Field is known to be one of the toughest places for visiting opponents.

What would a story about the Packers be like without a few notes on the prices of tickets? Regular season least expensive tickets are for the end zones at $102. Out of doors, they range from $119 and go as high as $276 for indoor club seating, $388 for outdoor club seats and Champions’ XClub at $394. No, those are not all-season use prices.

The largest ever on record home game crowd was, quite naturally, watching the Packers and Chicago Bears.

There are 5,011,566 shares of stock owned by 361,060 stockholders otherwise known as very unselfish fans. May have placed their shares of stock in frames on walls, proud to be owners. The first stock sale was in 1923. No person can own, according to bylaws, more than 200,000 shares at $250 per share.

The original field at Lambeau and bowl are what you see today.

Some couples are married there, special functions are held and almost anything could be going on there under contract, except one thing; no ashes can be buried on the field there, at least not knowingly.

Yes, there’s much to be said for the Packers’ complex. A skating rink and sledding hill are being added right now.

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It’s time we talk about hyperbaric oxygen therapy

BY CHUCK NORRIS

By now you may be familiar with the story of Eden Carlson, the twoyear-old who was found last year face down in the family swimming pool, barely clinging to life. Rushed to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, she spent nearly two hours without a heartbeat and it would take constant CPR at both the house and the emergency room to get a return of circulation. Initial hospital tests showed she had suffered severe brain damage.

As chronicled in a report published in the July issue of the journal Medical Gas Research, over the next two months, Eden progressively lost muscle control as well as her ability to speak, walk and properly react to commands. Unresponsive to all traditional approaches, at the two-month mark, hyperbaric oxygen therapy was recommended and Dr. Paul Harch, Clinical Professor and Director of Hyperbaric Medicine at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, was brought in.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a form of therapy that I am intimately familiar with. It was instrumental in treating my wife, Gena, during her recovery from gadolinium poisoning.

The therapy exposes a patient to pure oxygen within the confines of a carefully controlled pressurized chamber.

Because hyperbaric oxygen therapy was not available at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Dr. Harch began a bridging treatment to prevent permanent tissue degeneration until he could get Eden to a hyperbaric treat-

ment center. Fifty-five days after her near-drowning, Dr. Harch began by giving her oxygen at the same air pressure as air at sea level for 45 minutes twice a day. After these treatments, Eden became more alert and started to speak and even laugh again, according to the report. Then, 78 days after her near-drowning, the doctors gave Eden oxygen therapy in a pressurized chamber. She would ultimately have 40 sessions, lasting 45 minutes each, spread over five days a week. Eden’s mother reported that by the tenth round, her child appeared to be “near normal.”

“She was able to walk again,” Dr. Harch tells CBS News. “Her language development accelerated and ended up improving to the point that it was better than it had been before the accident.”

Dr. Harch goes on to explain that every time you experience hyperbaric oxygen therapy you are manipulating gene expression in a beneficial way, inhibiting cell death and inflammation while promoting tissue growth and repair. He has also stressed that his report does not claim to “resurrect” brain cells with oxygen treatments, as some critics have implied, but rather, he says that the oxygen treatments led to the growth of brain tissue, likely because the oxygen stimulated the expression of certain genes.

The story of little Eden Carlson is now being hailed as one of the first such confirmed cases of brain damage being reversed using this alternative treatment. But there are other success-

es in the field to report.

Take the case of 56-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran Fritz Kruger. A cancer patient, Kruger had his prostate removed in 2012. This was followed by extensive radiation treatments. Following the treatments, he was showing no signs of cancer, but the radiation had taken a toll on his body, causing painful after effects. “I had blood in my urine,” Kruger explains in a Mayo Clinic report. “There was so much scar tissue that they couldn’t find the opening from my kidneys into my bladder.”

Kruger’s Veteran Administration doctor recommended hyperbaric oxygen therapy which led him to the Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Dr. James Banich, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who also works with wound care and hyperbaric medicine.

“Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is very well-documented as an effective treatment for radiation injury,” says Dr. Banich. “Better oxygen delivery allows for better wound healing and the ability to fight infection.”

Throughout the course of Kruger’s 30-day treatment he continued to improve. His symptoms eventually went away and have not returned.

In the Mayo Clinic report, Dr. Banich notes that hyperbaric oxygen therapy also is effective for diabetic patients who have wounds on their feet that will not heal. Researchers at Mayo Clinic’s Rochester campus are now in the midst of research and clinical trials to explore the benefits of the therapy

for other types of wounds.

There are many other stories that can be told of the benefits of hyperbaric medicine as a viable, low risk form of alternative medicine. You just don’t hear about them because the practice remains relatively small, underfunded and underreported.

At least some doctors and hospitals are beginning to see the value of this form of treatment. An estimated 1,300 U.S. hospitals have hyperbaric facilities; triple the number of medical facilities offering the service in 2002.

Yet earlier this year, the Federal Drug Administration saw the need to issue a warning to consumers that hyperbaric oxygen therapy is being promoted as a treatment for many conditions for which the federal agency has not approved its use. Among them PTSD, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes -diseases that remain not fully understood, or in some instances even curable; situations where such a low risk alternative treatment as hyperbaric oxygen poses little risk.

Meanwhile, military veterans who’ve returned from deployment with a diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury or Post Traumatic Stress are left with no current treatment except pharmaceutical medication as the Veterans Administration continues to question the science behind Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

have been sitting in water at the grocer’s, they were left dry in transit and will have dried up enough at the cut ends to close off a lot of the capillary passages. Trimming to fresh green lets more water be pulled in to keep the stalks alive. I usually do that as soon as I get home; this helps to revive any stalks that have gotten a little flabby.

-- Will (The exception to this is green onions, aka scallions, which should be stored in a plastic bag in a refrigerator crisper drawer. -- Mary) ROUGH IT UP. Instead of spending time and money to replace

and install new wiper blades, renew them: Pinch a piece of sandpaper between your thumb and forefinger. Run the sandpaper along the edge of the rubber blade, first on one side and then the other. This will renew the surface so it efficiently wipes the windshield.

You can do this two or three times before a blade is completely spent and requires replacement. -- Walter

bottles in our bathroom. Add to that, I don’t like using soap (too drying) or shaving foam (too expensive) to shave my legs and underarms. I discovered that using conditioner works great as a shaving lotion! It makes for very smooth shaving, and my legs are soft and silky afterward. -- Mary B. BLANKET ROLLS. Most of us have heard about rolling your clothing when packing a suitcase. I also roll my blankets when storing them in my linen closet. They take up less space, and you can easily see each blanket and pull them out when needed. -Jeannine

Keep that garden growing in the fridge plus more great reader tips If you suffer the heartbreak of flabby celery, asparagus and herbs despite your best efforts to keep them fresh and lovely -- at least for as long as it takes to use them up -- one simple change in the way you store them could make all the difference. You’ll read that and so much more in today’s post, all courtesy of your fellow EC readers!

FRESHER LONGER. You are right about treating asparagus, celery and fresh herbs like cut flowers to preserve them, but you left out the step I learned during a brief spell in the floral trade: Trim the bottoms of the stalks first. Even when the bundles

CONDITIONER FOR SHAVING. I always have too much hair conditioner because I use very little compared to my shampoo. That means we always seem to accumulate half-full or mostly empty conditioner

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Summertime still has three weeks until fall emerges along with dew on the grass; the turning leaves of color, the weeds along the roadsides and the dreaded dying tomato plants. Yes, there’s a last splash or two at water’s edge. l l l l l Throw out all jealous thoughts if you really wish to be serene of heart.

Jealous thoughts may lead to actions you’ll regret. Say goodbye to this burden on the brain. l l l l l Might Lake Country Editor Scott Peterson need a phone call screener?

Peterson, returning from a week’s vacation, had 1,124 calls to be returned. l l l l l Would you believe that the typical monthly charges for the average retired couple on credit cards is $2,000?

Consumer’s Report total 21 percent of this amount for groceries, 16 percent entertainment and 12 percent for restaurant charges. Are you checking your cash-back rewards on your credit cards?

l l l l l Evil inspires fear. How can that smiling North Korean leader be so evil? l l l l l Intuition is like inner wisdom.

Book some time with yourself to consider its revelations. l l l l l The recent Blues Fest at Naga-waukee Park must have also been a beer guzzling festival as we counted over 20 beer-disposing stations on the grounds. l l l l l A recent trip to the Great Lakes Naval Station In Illinois saw us pass by the huge Amazon Packaging Center and the box mailing Uline Company across Hwy. 41 from each other. How convenient! l l l l l Do you recall when you were a teenager and hitchhiking rides was a popular activity? When is the last time you have even seen one along the side of a roadway? l l l l l Summer’s generally thirsty vegetable plants were well watered over this last growing season. Their future

soon will be picked, canned and on the way to a grocery store shelf while the growers will smile all the way to the bank. l l l l l We’re told that no one ever turned a big dream into reality all by him or herself. This being the case, find others so inclined to work with you. The first thing you must do is get out of your recliner. l l l l l We recently attended a concert by the Hartland Community Band. It was not a “Silent Night.” Band members spend their time and energy entertaining others at no cost. They’re very talented, too. l l l l l Why would you say, “Bless you” when you hear a person sneeze?

What’s there about the sneeze that needs blessing? l l l l l Think the proposition over thoroughly before accepting the lowest bid for anything.

Tom Brady, the star quarterback of the New England Patriots, turned age 40 in August. Time was when we thought that the age of 40 was way too old for a professional football player.

But Brady proves us wrong. Certainly, Brady is exceptional. Aaron Rodgers, at 34, will be expected to lead the Green Bay Packers for at least several more years, but what will he be doing

at age 40?

Brady has been exceptional throughout his career. He is smart, well-trained, physically fit and does not readily admit to any concussions, although his wife says he may have suffered one over the years of banging heads on the professional football fields.

The New England quarterback definitely is a team leader. The fact that he’s smart has made him a survivor under his quite different coach.

But will he still be around next year or the year after that? Will the vitamins he’s now taking continue to energize him? Will the old people in the front office ultimately bring him down?

We admire Tom Brady. He is careful about what he does and also about what he doesn’t do. He is not a limelight hog as he could be.

What do you think the odds will be that Rodgers or Brady will be the prime time star of the 2018 Super Bowl extravaganza?

The year was 2003 and the Florida Marlins won the World Series of Baseball, defeating the New York Yankees.

But they weren’t supposed to even be there. Destiny had thought the Chicago Cubs would be the National League

champions that season and thus the National team in the series. It seems a man known as Steve Bartman put an end to Chicago’s hopes of being the World Series champion even before the series began.

Bartman, as a spectator, interfered with a potential fly ball catch by a Chicago outfielder. The Marlins went on to win the game and Bartman was all but tarred and feathered. But Chicago has come through with flying colors. Bart-

man, a month ago, was introduced at a game and given a 2016 World Series ring. Apparently, all is forgiven.

Way back when Buster was a pup, we had few fake medicines on the market. Today, if you believe what you read, there are so many spurious products being touted that a bushel basket perhaps would not be large enough to contain all of them.

Are we really gullible enough to believe all that we read? Medical data certainly would disprove many of the claims for curing this or that. Still, people buy into many of the falsely advertised products. Many of the advertised products won’t harm the

user, but most also will not perform the functions they are said to improve, heal, or cure.

We do not intend to herewith question any particular product or the credentials of the person or company that owns the product. We just sug-

gest that everyone use good judgment when selecting products that supposedly have miracle cures connected to their use. Otherwise, I guess there still are suckers born every day.

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Only the eloquent leadership of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill is missing. l l l l l If there is a key to success, let’s hope we can find the lock that it fits. l l l l l People who really love to work definitely should not be deprived of the opportunity. l l l l l If a person has real talent and refuses to use it, we call him lazy. His talents go to waste. Think of a few of the people whom you knew who had great talents, but didn’t use them. I hope you are not thinking of yourself. l l l l l We can’t really tell you much that you already do not know. After all is said and done, semi-senile seniors don’t have a lot to say wisely and not much to do. However, don’t waste another minute of your time on earth.

It may not always be filled with pleasures and mirth. Continue to climb life’s ladder. The higher you go, the better the view becomes. Even at your age, reach for higher priorities. l l l l l

Brady is 40

Recalling Bartman Snake oil

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Emma: Nurturing the Family Tree It seems to me that trials and temptations seem to be almost everywhere. The trash and troubles we view on television are even worse than what we read in the newspapers and magazines. About the best reading I have had recently was the Old Farmer’s Almanac that I picked up at the hair parlor. There I go again with that hair parlor name. All my friends claim that they go to the beautician. I tell them, and they snicker at it, that I go to the hair parlor as I am beautiful enough.

It is just my hair that needs a bit of cutting and styling now and then. This perhaps is being somewhat stubborn and a bit childish. But so what if it makes me feel that I am not just one of the crowd?

Henry will tell me that when I was younger and still single, that I was one of the crowd, but I stood out like a peach would in a barrel of cauliflower.

What is it that he says when he’s buttering up to me? Oh yes, that from our first time together, he realized that he’d really done right well in picking a date with a peach.

I guess that is enough about me. You do know, of course, that I am a modest housewife, whose main job in life is keeping my hubby happy. Henry says, God bless him, that his thoughts of me do keep the weeds from invading his dreams. We do enjoy a loving atmosphere at our house. I just could not imagine it being non-harmonious.

I don’t even have to be dressed up in fancy clothing for Henry to tell me

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By Aunt Emma that I look good.

I will bet right now that you might be thinking that this Emma person certainly isn’t humble. Once upon a time, I did have to swallow some humble pie. I almost choked on it, but was able to get the necessary apologetic words from my mouth. But that is another story and not for today. It was only a tit for tat on this and that with Henry’s cousin, Elmer, about the family tree and his accusations that I almost killed it.

I know that this has gone on about long enough today before I really get into a subject like Henry and I had yesterday evening as we sat on our deck and enjoyed the gorgeous sunset.

Henry said that his intuition told him that something big is going to happen in state government soon. I said, “Like finally getting something into the state budget to fix our roads, or at least to make a pile of blacktop to fix a few of the pot holes?” Henry said that I should not make light of his “inner wisdom.” Now, I didn’t wish to destroy our harmonious relationship, especially so when Henry had yet to put the

steaks on the grill so I wanted to go to a different topic. But Henry said, “We must trust our leaders. We elected them to do good for us and we should pursue paths that will bring this to fruition.” Well, I did not disagree with him and thought for a moment or two that Henry perhaps already had one too many before dinner cocktails.

I asked him if he had stopped at the veterans’ club before coming home earlier? He and the bartender have a little game. They shake dice for the first drink an incoming member has. If the customer wins, he gets a free one. If the bartender wins, which he seldom does, I am told, the customer supposedly pays double. When I say that this seldom happens, I believe I am correct as the customer gets three shakes and the bartender only one. Now that does not seem to be fair, but the man behind the bar claims that he wins one way or another. The customer getting the free drink always then buys at least a second one at regular price, which is high enough to cover the actual cost of perhaps three or four shots of rotgut or whatever it is that they pour there.

I will say that I do like it when Henry is in his comfort zone as he is before dinner on the deck. A lot of Henry’s buddies hardly ever experience the same pleasantries because they just don’t get out of their rocking chairs in front of the television set in their living room.

There’s no victory and no loss when you are in your comfort zone.

It is a time of relaxation. People kind of go past things bothering their outer shells. Henry sometimes comes up with many odd or innovative ideas when he’s out on the deck. He’s kind of in neutral gear. I often will have to get him moving again. If I don’t, we might never have steaks on the grill until well after dark and we don’t have overhead lighting on our deck. How could we? It is just a night full of twinkling stars after the sun goes down.

Well, I have rambled on about mostly not much today. I do hope you really don’t mind. But it is time to get Henry out of his comfort zone and into his grilling mode and he won’t even need to catch the bus on the corner to do that. Henry is soaking those steaks for so long tonight in the mixture of olive oil, bourbon and steak sauce that they are turning color without even being over the fire.

My strategy is to at least pretend you understand that Henry does put in a full eight hours of factory work every day and when he’s arrived home, he needs and deserves contentment to fill his soul, or in the very least his empty stomach. Working to achieve this does keep my housewifery average at darned close to 100 percent.

Until next month, do try not to waste too many minutes. Time is precious if only it is in contemplation.

Bye for now.

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My wife and I are both in our late sixties and are looking to buy a new car. Can you recommend some good resources that can help us evaluate and choose a good car for older drivers?

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• Simplified controls: Easy-to-read gauges and simplified/intuitive controls for changing the radio, shifting gears, and adjusting the heating and

cooling is a high priority among older drivers.

• Bright headlights: Powerful headlights can make driving at night easier for people with decreasing or compromised vision.

They also weighed in extra safety features (standard or optional) like a backup camera, automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warning and blind-spot warning.

For more information on their top 25 list, see Consumerreports.org/ elderly-driving/top-25-new-cars-forsenior-drivers.

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Remember The Days...

If you are as aged as this writer (88) or even up to about 10 years younger, you perhaps recall the backyards of your folks and their neighbors. There certainly was at least one apple tree, perhaps a walnut tree and a vegetable garden. There also might have been a few weeds on the edges of the garden

and don’t forget the clotheslines that your mother utilized to dry the family laundry that she had hauled from the basement where the washing machine was located.

The backyard was a busy place.

You are quite young if you remember lounge chairs under the large shade

tree. As for an enclosed back porch, if there was one it was for storage of meat and garden produce that had been brought to the house for soon use.

Brats and beer for lunch This writer may be 88 years of age and been around the block more than a few times, but there are some things a person - or at least this one - always seems to hanker for. This time it was a grilled bratwurst slathered with sauerkraut and accompanied by a few onions, potato chips and a dill pickle. No, the hankering did not honestly include

the pickle. That was just thrown in to help fill the plate.

When a waitress places a bratwurst like this in front of a person, he or she has to think as though they are a football player, who must plunge right in lest some of the juice slides away to soak into the bun.

Where do you go to get a real

Legionnaires ride for camp funds The American Legionnaires will raise funds via a ride Saturday, Sept.

16.

Arrive at Camp Tomahawk, 8529 CTH D, Lake Tomahawk, at noon Sept. 16 to enjoy a beef roast dinner

with corn boil. There will be a $10 donation for food.

Overnight guests will be charged $30 per bed. Sunday breakfast will be included in fee.

American Legion golf outing

The annual American Legion State Golf Outing will be held in Seymour at Crystal Springs Golf Course on Sept.

9. Entry fee is $70 per person. Extra

dinners will be $15 each. Send your payments to the Legion Post 106 Golf Outing, P.O. Box 229. Seymour, WI 54165.

Homeless lose funding Forty-seven otherwise homeless veterans will lose their housing allowances at Union Grove and King in Wisconsin, as the federal funding will be eliminated. No state veterans’ facilities will be accepting new home-

less residents. The lack of funding and the lack of any remedial plans are disastrous to many veterans without or with very little income. Making homeless veterans definitely homeless again is a tough reality.

National check your meds day Why not give your medications a checkup? Are they all doing what they are supposed to? Are there possibly any dangerous interactions among those medications you are taking regularly? October 21, 2017. is National Check Your Meds Day. Many pharmacies will be supporting the effort that day to assist people in reviewing their medications. Why not check up on

your pharmacy? Will they have people available that day to help you unravel your necessary information? You may find some drugs you are taking be unnecessary.

Taking better control of your meds should be a priority. Lower doses and fewer drugs can prevent problems in some instances.

bratwurst sandwich these days? We are sure there are numerous restaurants that serve them. But an old-time country saloon seemed to be the right place for this lunch. We knew there would not be any pecan or banana cream pies to polish the meal off so we ordered a couple glasses of beer to help make the once or twice a season

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50 Plus or Better Expo Tues. October 24th 9am-1pm at the Polish Center delicacy (using this word precariously) more memorable.

The country tavern was Kuhtz’ Saloon in the relatively quiet community of Stone Bank. The sweet young bartender said if we came to her house, she’d bake the pie.

The price: $17. There was no pie, but ice cream was declined.

September Poem

Leaves begin to change color as the calendar goes forward.

Father Time and Mother Nature dilly-dally in a stance so wayward.

It is not yet fall so be patient and do enjoy the warming light of sun.

As children take heed of last vacation days and here and there do run.

Do what you intend to do today as time certainly will not wait.

If you like to fish, do scratch and dig in the ground for live bait.

Who knows what you might catch for dinner to entertain?

Do choose your time wisely. Don't go out on the lake in rain.

The things we did in summer, in fall we definitely will not repeat.

There's much difference between chilly air and doing in great heat.

As baseballs turn into footballs, pitchers then become passers.

Players to the coach cannot be smart alecky types of sassers.

With 2017 crops in, Farmer Bill began again to plow and till.

Lands unplanted and even unplowed were half way up the hill.

Who doesn't know regardless of time of their rightful place?

It really shouldn't matter if male, female, or of a particular race.

Happy are those of us who always try to wear a nice smile.

We do try, but like the smoking camel, we can't walk a mile.

If these days, you do not in endeavors enjoy great success just charge the entire effort up to being an early fall mess.

But do go home and give your loved one a very loving caress.

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100 years of football thrills at UW’s Camp Randall Stadium It’s that big number 100 again. In last month’s column we offered a narrative about the upcoming centennial of Green Bay Packers football. So now, in the same vein, we move from the pro game into college ball, and not a team, but a facility - the University of Wisconsin’s magnificent Camp Randall Stadium. The place was opened for play, and the first game held, almost a hundred years ago to the day, on October 6, 1917. It was a 34-0 win by the Badgers over Beloit College.

Initially, the stadium bore little resemblance to our present huge structure and had a capacity of only about 10,000. But even with that size there were less than a couple thousand fans in the stands for the game.

Football and all sports fans were a lot less enthusiastic than their counterparts today. In 1917 there was a good reason for that lack of support, as the First World War was still raging. Who would have dreamed then that the stadium would eventually grow to more than eight times its original size and that the place would be filled to capacity or close to it for every game?

Actually, capacity today is listed at 80,321, yet average attendance over the past several years has always been well over 82,000. If you ask how that could be possible, all I can say is that you have to come out to a game and see for yourself. Badger football fans are the most appreciative and faithful, as well as being the wildest and merriest of any fans, anywhere. It is the only stadium in the country, in either college or professional play, where the majority of the fans stay at the game after the final whistle, win or lose, to celebrate with the band, cheerleaders, pompom squad and the players for the now legendary “Fifth Quarter.” It is, to be sure, a very special place.

The Wisconsin Agricultural Society originally owned the site occupied today by Camp Randall. They gave the land to the state in 1861 as a training center for Civil War troops, and named the place in honor of Alexander Randall, the Wisconsin governor at the time. The state legislature bought the property in 1893 for $20,000 and then turned it over to the University to be used as athletic fields. The original stands were located where the engi-

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By Jack Pearson neering building now sits, just northeast of the current stadium. Work on the stadium itself began in 1915, and finished just before the start of the 1917 school year. Seating consisted of about 7,000 concrete seats on the hillside to its west side, and about 3,000 wooden seats on the east side.

Here’s another piece of Wisconsin football history sadly lost over the passage of time. Is the name J.R. Richards familiar to you? (No, I’m not referring to the noted baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros. That was J.R. Richard, no “s” at the end of the name.)

J.R. Richards was the Wisconsin head football coach in 1917, the year Camp Randall made its debut. He actually served as the Badger coach on three different occasions; first in 1911, for only one year before Ohio State leaders lured him away to be their mentor.

He came back in 1917, again for only a year before going into the service during World War I. He came back in 1919 and stayed on through 1922. He is the only Wisconsin football coach with four or more seasons at the helm never to have suffered a losing season.

His overall record of 29-9-4 for a .738 winning percentage is one of the highest ever for the Badgers. (The far more famous Barry Alvarez had a winning percentage of .612.) Richards was also a top-notch athlete at the UW, earning ten letters in football (fullback and defensive end), track and rowing.

Nowhere in any Wisconsin football media guide does it reveal what the initials “J.R.” stand for. But thanks to sports writer and historian Rick Schabowski, who dug out the info for me, we can now tell you it was John Robertson. His nickname at the time was “Big John.”

Not to keep picking on the UW media guides, as they are extremely well done and offer a wealth of information, but like all of us, they occa-

sionally make a flub or two. They list the first game ever at Camp Randall as the Minnesota game on November 3, 1917, which is not correct. As noted earlier in this column, completion of the stadium took place before the 1917 school year. The first game of the season was against Beloit, which the Badgers won. The next week the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame came in, and the game resulted in a scoreless tie. Then on October 27, Wisconsin hosted Iowa, and won 20-0. There were actually three games played at the new Camp Randall before that November Homecoming game against the Gophers. It was at that game too that the field was formally dedicated. The media guides also error in saying that Wisconsin beat Minnesota 34-0. The score of that game was only 10-7 in favor of the Badgers. As you may or may not know, the Wisconsin-Minnesota football rivalry is the longest in Division I Football. The two schools have played against one another 126 times with each winning 59 with eight ties.

In 1918, with the war over and servicemen back home, the popularity of football began anew. At Camp Randall, the University kept adding seats to the stadium and by 1924 it had grown to about 33,000. In 1940, more seating was installed and the capacity reached 45,000, with the UW Field House forming the south end of the field. During World War II, the stadium added dorm facilities for students and military personnel. In 1950, another enlargement took place which brought the size to 55,000, but it was still one of the smallest football stadiums in the Big Ten. Then, in 1965, the second deck was added, bringing the capacity up to 77,745. It stayed that way for the next 35 years until a $109.5 million addition to the north and east sides brought the stadium up to its present capacity of more than 80,000. But for most games, es-

pecially Big Ten encounters, crowds are usually far above that figure, aided by standing room areas. From 1917 to 1989 the field itself was all grass; since then it’s been an assortment of artificial surfaces. In total capacity, Camp Randall is the 17th largest in the country, and fourth largest in the Big Ten. Since 1982, in addition to six or seven Badger games a year, all WIAA State High School Football games have been held at the stadium, as well as Drum and Bugle Corps events, outdoor concerts and Green Bay exhibition games.

For Badger football faithful, Camp Randall has always been a tremendous place to watch a game, and even more so over the past decade or so. Since 2004, a period of 13 years, the Badgers’ win-loss record has been 85-11, a winning percentage of .885, one of the highest in the entire country.

So, in addition to that 34-0 win over Beloit College in the first ever game in Camp Randall in 1917, and the 10-7 win over Minnesota in the homecoming game later that year, how about some of the other significant games there over the years. Here are ten of them listed chronologically.

October 31, 1942, Wisconsin 17, Ohio State 7. Beating the Buckeyes is always special, and in this one the Badgers knocked them out of the running for the national championship.

With Elroy Hirsch and Dave Schreiner, this was one of the best Badger teams of all time.

October 4, 1952, Wisconsin 20, Illinois 6. What a sweet payback. The previous year the Fighting Illini had given the Badgers their only loss of the year. Wisconsin went on to win their first Big Ten Championship in 40 years.

November 21, 1959, Wisconsin 11, Minnesota 7, the last game of the season and the one that gave the Badgers the Big Ten crown. We won’t

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mention what happened in the Rose Bowl on January 1.

November 10, 1962, Wisconsin 37, Northwestern 6. The Wildcats were ranked No. 1 in the country and were favored by two touchdowns.

What happened was completely unexpected by everyone except the Badgers themselves. Wisconsin was led by quarterback Ron Vander Kelen and end Pat Richter.

October 11, 1969, Wisconsin 23, Iowa 17. The win marked the end of the worst period in Wisconsin football history.

September 21, 1974, Wisconsin

21, Nebraska 20. This was coach John Jardine’s biggest win. Nebraska was unbeaten and ranked No. 4 in the country, a three touchdown favorite over the Badgers. Surprise, surprise.

September 12, 1981, Wisconsin 21, Michigan 10. The Wolverines were the pre-season pick as the top team in the country and had creamed the Badgers in their previous five games by the incredible total score of 176-0, and were favored by four touchdowns for this game, It was the first game of the season and at the end of the fourth quarter, the fans poured out over the field in glee.

October 10, 1981, Wisconsin 24, Ohio State 21. This was not a particularly great season for the Badgers, finishing at 7-5 and 6-3 in the conference, but it was the only time in history that the Badgers had beaten both Michigan and Ohio State in the same year.

October 27, 1984, Wisconsin 16, Ohio State 14. Any win over Ohio State is a big win. The Buckeyes were ranked No. 6 prior to this game, and favored by two touchdowns.

November 13, 1999, Wisconsin 41, Iowa 3. Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne set the NCAA’s all-time

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rushing mark, and the Badgers won the Big Ten title. Then went on to beat Stanford in the Rose Bowl.

November 27, 2010, Wisconsin 70, Northwestern 23. This game not only won the Big Ten title for the Badgers, it was the third win in a row in which Wisconsin went on an all-time scoring kick, topping Indiana 83-20 and Michigan 48-28, scoring a whopping 201 points, an average of 67 a game. It was the highest three-game scoring total ever.

The past 100 have been great, haven’t they? As Bogie said, “Here’s looking at you, kid, for 100 more.”

When Milwaukee had a team in professional football

BY JACK PEARSON

Over the years, pro football fans in Wisconsin may have wondered why it was that a professional team was founded and endured in a comparatively small town far upstate such as Green Bay, but not in the state’s major metropolitan area of Milwaukee. After all, the population of Milwaukee was 20 times larger than that of Green Bay, among other rationales.

The reasons for that strange discrepancy were addressed in a recent book, “The Badgers,” written by Michael Benter, a Milwaukee man. The book, however, is not about the Wisconsin Badgers college football team over in Madison.

In reality the city of Milwaukee did have a professional team and was a member of the National Football League (NFL) back in the early 1920s.

The name of the team, which competed in the NFL from 1922 through the 1926 season, was the Milwaukee Badgers. Hence the full name of Benter’s book, The Badgers: Milwaukee’s NFL Entry of 1922-1926.

Benter’s story, as a sports book author, is as interesting as is the subject of his book. He has written and had published six books, two of them in the field of sports, The Badgers and The Green and Gold Glory Years Quiz Book, yet has no journalistic training and makes no claim to be a professional writer. His top selling book, would you believe, is about small town beer breweries, Roll Out The Barrels: Breweries of Eastern Dodge County. He chose that area for the brewery book because he is originally from Mayville,

the county seat of Dodge County.

The two main reasons why the Milwaukee Badgers failed were that the Green Bay Packers were so dominant, and that the Badgers were not.

In those five seasons the Badgers played 50 games and won only 16.

They were also not an exciting team to watch, scoring only 328 points in those 50 games for an average of only 6.5 points a game. Correspondingly, crowds were few in numbers, and with no radio or television revenues, income was sparse. Players on those Milwaukee Badger teams earned less than $100 a game, and since there were no long-term contracts, top players didn’t stick around very long. Over those five seasons, the Badger and the Packers played against one another twice a year, or 10 games. The best the Badgers could do was a 0-0 tie in their first game in 1922; the Packers won every one of the others. The Badgers then best year was in 1923, when they won 7, lost only 2 and tied 4. Their two losses were both to the Packers. Had they won those two games with Green Bay – both games were close, 10-7 and 12-0 – they would have been undefeated and actually would have won the NFL Championship. Then in ’24, they sunk to 5-8, and in ’25 nearly dropped from sight, losing all their games by a combined score of 7 to 191.

When the NFL was formed in 1921 (the league was called the American Football Association; this name was not changed to the National Football League until the following year), most of the franchises were in small to mid-sized cities such as Rock Is-

land, Evansville, Hammond, Rochester, Pottsville and Frankford. Two of the teams were from Wisconsin, Green Bay and Racine. Milwaukee became a member in ’22, and in ’23 the team from Toledo, Ohio, moved to Kenosha. Thus by year 1923 four of the teams in the NFL were located in Wisconsin. The Milwaukee and Kenosha teams lasted only a few years, and the Racine team, called the Legion, was purchased by three Ohio men who moved the team there and then after a few years to Detroit, where it became the Detroit Lions. Only the Packers endured, posting winning seasons over their first ten years before breaking through and winning the NFL Championship in 1929, 1930 and 1931.

Despite their lack of long-term success and early departure from the pro football scene, there were some definite highlights in the Milwaukee Badger history. As pointed out by former Milwaukee Journal sportswriter Cliff Cristl, who wrote the Forward to Benter’s book: “Long before the Packers themselves were able to recruit stars with name recognition, the Badgers signed future Hall of Famer Jimmy Conzelman and college sensation Bo McMillan. Three of the best Packers players in the 1920s, Red Dunn, Lavvie Dilweg and Johnny Blood, all started their pro careers with the Badgers. The Badgers also welcomed into their ranks probably the three best known and most talented African Americans of that period, Fritz Pollard, Duke Slater and Paul Robeson (Robeson became a famous operat-

Michael D. Benter ic singer and starred in motion pictures such as Showboat). Over time, the Packers story evolved into one of the most interesting and compelling in sports. Although the Badgers vanished from the scene far too quickly, their story too is just as improbable and compelling. Now, thanks to Michael Benter’s thoroughly researched account, the Badgers’ story is preserved in vast and admirable detail.”

Christl is right. It is an amazingly documented book created by Benter.

You can get a copy at Amazon.com or from the Chudnow Museum near Marquette University.

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EVENTS CALENDAR September 6, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Lunch & Learn - Laura Ingalls Wilder – Road to the Little House by Jessica Michna Three Pillars, Village on the Square, community room, 375 State Road 67, Dousman Generations of children and adults worldwide have been fascinated by the stories of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Her “Little House” series was the basis for a successful television series. But how did her life really evolve? What motivated her to put her experiences to paper? In this First Impressions presentation by Jessica Michna you will meet Mrs. Wilder, older, wiser and reflecting back on her life. She will tell you her life story and how she came to produce her literary works. Lunch begins at 11:30 am and the presentation begins at 12:15 pm. Cost: $10 for lunch. To register, please contact Micaela at 262-965-7322.

about Vagabond Ski & Social Club go to www.vagabondskiclub.com.

September 6, 1 - 2:30 pm Introduction to Succulents McKinley Fieldhouse, 1000 S. 72nd Street, West Allis Did the green thumb skip a generation in your family? If you enjoy plants but have difficulty keeping them alive, then succulents are the best plant for you. They are hard to kill, easy to maintain, and readily available plants. This presentation will discuss potting, lighting, watering, and propagating new plants from the plants you currently have.

The cost for this event is $8 for West Allis-West Milwaukee residents and $12 for non-residents.

For registration information, call 414-604-4900.

September 9, 10 am – 1 pm Tosa Green Summit Civic Center, 7725 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa Stop by this free open house to learn about all things green and sustainable. There will be over 25 exhibitors on topics from home energy use, conservation, gardening, transportation, and food. Collections from 8 am to 1 pm of household hazardous waste, electronics, medicines, textiles, and paper for shredding.

September 10, 10 am – 5 pm (rain or shine) Starving Artist Show Mount Mary University, 2900 North Menomonee River Pkwy, Milwaukee This annual outdoor art show is hosted on the west lawn of the Mount Mary campus and features local and national artists who work in all mediums. Shop for original and limited edition artwork from over 200 juried artists. A variety of mediums are represented including pottery, fiber, photography, painting, sculpture and more. All artwork is original and priced at $100 or less. Jury of experienced Mount Mary alumnae selects each artist, and the show is presented and sponsored by the Mount Mary University Alumnae Association.

With your entrance fee, the association is able to support student scholarships. General admission is $10.

September 9, 9 am – 7 pm Oconomowoc Fall Festival Downtown Oconomowoc’s main street will close as vendors line September 6, 7 pm both sides selling wares, food and Vagabond Ski & Social Club more. Other Fall Festival advenKnights of Columbus Hall, tures include a Chile Pepper eating 1800 S. 92nd Street, West Allis This is an active social club for contest, entertainment stage and both singles and married couples. kayak races. Free children’s games There will be a meeting and dance and an entertainment stage that with great music by Tom Antho- will feature dance groups and live ny Band. The meeting begins at music will be on tap.

7:00 pm with dancing to follow at 8:00 pm. There is a $5 admission fee. For additional information September 10, Noon – 4 pm Get tickets today!

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Grandparents’ Day – 25th Annual New Berlin Historic Day

Racine & National Avenues, New Berlin Don’t miss this event. There will be an antique parade, storytelling, a tour of the Weston Antique Apple Orchard, kids activities, food, musical entertainment by The Blue Grass Allstars, a raffle and the 6th Annual New Berlin Plein Air (painting) show and sale. Plenty of parking at Prospect Hill Garden

Center, there will be a shuttle bus to the event.

September 16, 8 – 10:30 pm Movie In The Park: the new Beauty and the Beast Konkel Park, 5151 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield Watch a movie under the stars at the Konkel Park Amphitheater. The new Beauty and the Beast movie will be shown. Admission is FREE. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

September 16, 7 pm Elvis and The Blue Suede Shoes Recreate Aloha Concert of 1973 Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee Elvis and The Blue Suede Shoes is a live Rock & Roll Tribute Band with a next generation theatrical approach, providing a full Elvis experience for all ages and a wide variety of Elvis inspired outfits. The live band features Elvis Prince on vocals and the Blue Suede Shoes band. Secure parking, handicap access and cash bar available. Tickets available in advance, online and at the door. Call 414-455-3726 for more information.

September 18, 2 pm Crafternoon Muskego Public Library, S73W16663 Janesville Road, Muskego Tap into your creative juices by trying your hand at a make and take craft. The library provides project ideas and materials, unless otherwise specified. Registration for this event is required - call 262-9712100.

September 18, 1 – 3 pm

Monday Movie Matinee: Going In Style

Delafield Public Library, 500 Genesee Street, Delafield Lifelong buddies Willie, Joe and Al decide to buck retirement and step off the straight-and-narrow for the first time in their lives when their pension fund becomes a corporate

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casualty. Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, the three risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money. Starring: Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine & Alan Arkin. Free popcorn provided. No registration necessary.

September 23, 7:30 am – 8:30 pm Warrens Cranberry Festival Departure from Nixon Park, 175 E. Park Ave., Hartland At the world’s largest Cranberry Festival, you will enjoy over 70 different food booths, 850 art and craft booths and over 100 farmers’ market booths! A coach bus will be provided along with coffee and September 18, 6:30 - 8:30 pm donuts prior to departure. This is Movie - Martin Luther: The an all day walking trip. Register at Idea that Changed the World Hartland Community Center, 210 South Shore Cinema, 7261 S. 13th Cottonwood Ave, Hartland by SepStreet, Oak Creek tember 15. For more information Follow Martin Luther through his about the Warrens Cranberry Festrials and persecutions during his tival, check at www.cranfest.com. efforts to reform the early Catholic church. Tickets must be purchased September 24, 9 am – 4 pm in advance by calling Lutheran Cheery Cherry Fall Fair Chapel of the Cross church at 414- Village Park, Garfield Drive, 418-1880. Tickets are $11.

Menomonee Falls Join Volunteers in Partnership September 19, 6 – 7 pm with Community Memorial HosUnderstanding Annuities pital for the 49th annual Cheery Hartland Public Library, Cherry Fall Fair. This day will be a 110 E Park Ave, Hartland fun filled fall day complete with juAnnuities are one of the most ried arts and crafts vendors, Door common, yet least understood, fi- County cherry products and wine, nancial products. An instructor children’s activities and more! The from The Retirement Classroom cost is $4, children 12 and under will talk about the pros and cons of are free. For more information call annuities, the different types, and 262-257-3312. their uses. This is an educational presentation; no financial products September 25, 10 -11 am will be marketed or sold.

Leisure Learners Presentation: Polka Heartland presented by September 19, 3:30 – 4:30 pm Dick Blau Healthy Cooking Class – West Allis Public Library, ConstituBreakfast Makeovers tion Room, 7421 W National Ave., West Bend Senior Center, 2378 W. West Allis Washington St., Suite A Photographer Dick Blau captures Join other seniors for a hands-on, the beat that pulses in the Mideducational food experience! Reg- west…polka! Explore polka and it’s istered & Certified Dietitian, Kris beloved, unique, and rich history in Nigro will discuss healthy ways Wisconsin and the rest of the Midto make-over your favorite break- west. The West Allis Public Library fast foods. Bring your appetite for Leisure Learners Programs are for knowledge, as well as for delicious adults who enjoy viewing films and breakfast bites! Class is limited slideshows relating to travel, histo 12 participants. Please register tory and other subjects of general with the West Bend Senior Center interest. This is a free event. by calling 262-335-4498.

September 27, 1 – 2 pm Maximize Your Medicare Benefits!

Hartland Public Library, 110 E Park Ave, Hartland Learn more about your Medicare options. A specialist from ADRC will be here to talk about Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D as well as supplemental insurance. The program will also include information about Medicare’s upcoming annual open enrollment and an explanation on how to use the plan’s comparison tool on the Medicare website.

September 28, 6:30 Genealogy Interest Group, this month’s program: Military Records. Where to find information contained in military records.

Menomonee Falls Public Library, 2nd floor computer lab, W156 N8436 Pilgrim Rd., Menomonee Falls Generations is a monthly program for new and intermediate genealogists wanting to learn more about genealogy. This is an informative program, followed by time for discussion and working on your personal family tree. Registration is required. Register at the Adult Information Desk or by calling 262532-8920. If more than 12 persons register, the presentation will be held in the Youth Program Room on the first level. The Computer Lab opens at 6:00 PM for those wishing to get a head start on their research.

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September 29, 8:30 am – 1 pm Vision Connections The Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee Vision Forward is hosting its 3rd annual Vision Connections educational seminar for individuals affected by vision loss in Southeastern Wisconsin. Join us for a FREE half-day event to learn about practical strategies for living with vision loss. Sessions will focus on personal experiences of living with vision loss, the importance of research, assistive technology, self-defense, exercise and more. Please contact Erica Weise, 414-615-0163 with questions or to register.

Mark your Calendar 23rd Annual

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We saw you at....German Fest 2017

BY MARGARET PEARSON

This gala event was again conducted at the Summerfest Grounds along the Lake Michigan shoreline, as it has been for the past 36 years. This

year’s Fest enjoyed absolutely beautiful weather and correspondingly enjoyed record attendance. A few of the lucky there included:

Katio Rash and Ethan Hobart of Milwaukee.

Maria and Richard Noenlle of Chicago.

Mathias Turhaus of Green Bay, Lauren Revers of Pewaukee and Jeff and Debbie Turhaus of Green Bay.

Jaeger Vath-Feny of Grand Rapids with Lauren and Robert Sturgeon of Portage, Indiana.

German Band members George Klein, Ristin Sturgeon, Karl Luger and Lauren Unger, all from Indiana.

Annika Mork of Menomonee Falls with Elinor and Annika Niemi of West Allis of the Donauschwaben Dance Group.

Members of the Phoenix Band from Chicago, Glen Sarzatz, John Gruber, Jacob Stutz, Bob Mandel and Eddy Walthizer.

Protein and weight loss

BY CHARLYN FARGO

That flank steak or filet mignon just may help your weight loss program.

New research published in Obesity Science & Practice finds that as part of a healthy and higher-protein diet, lean beef can help people lose weight while maintaining muscle and a healthy heart.

The research is part of the Beef WISE Study: Beef ’s Role in Weight Improvement, Satisfaction and Energy, conducted at the University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center.

Higher-protein diets are popular, but there is often guidance telling people to limit red meat as a protein source. However, few studies have

compared different high-quality protein sources to understand their effectiveness in a weight loss or maintenance diet.

Drew Sayer and his colleagues at the University of Colorado compared lean beef to other protein sources on measures of health in a higher-protein diet, such as weight loss and muscle mass maintenance, as well as impact on cardiovascular disease risk actors.

The study included 99 overweight or obese adults in a comprehensive weight management program called State of Slim for 16 weeks that emphasized behavioral strategies to make lasting healthful changes in diet and physical activity to promote optimal health and wellness. In addition to participating in regular moderate-in-

tensity exercise study, participants were separated into two groups that followed the higher protein diet. One group consumed four or more servings of lean beef and the other group was restricted from eating red meat.

Participants in both groups lost equal amounts of body weight and fat mass while preserving muscle.

What is it about lean beef that is effective in weight loss?

Nutrients in beef, such as high-quality protein, can help satisfy hunger and maintain a healthy weight, build and maintain muscle and fuel a healthy and active lifestyle, said Sayer.

Beef is an important source of nutrients, including iron, zinc and B-vitamins, all needed for optimal health.

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A 3-4 ounce serving of lean beef supplies about 30 grams of protein.

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Mon.-Sat. 10am -5pm • Sun. 12:00 - 5pm

OLD / NEW or USED

LAWN CARE: Mowing, trim & Raking

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(414) 546-2410

Wanted to Buy

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Old advertising signs including automotive & gas station signs, clocks & thermometers.

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Old woodworking tools & Stanley Planes.

Old crocks, coffee grinders & kitchen items.

Cash paid please.

Call Frank 262-251-6545

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