Golden Gazette April 2020 by Gary McDonald

Volume 32, Number 4

In April April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month

April 2020

24 Pages

libraries Understanding Parkinson’s Lubbock have online resources

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month 1st April Fool’s Day 5th Palm Sunday 9th 1st Day of Passover 10th Good Friday 12th Easter 22nd Earth Day

Inside

Understanding Parkinson’s .......Page 1,7 Libraries & resources ..............Page 1 5 tips for caregivers ..................................Page 3 Online resource for caregivers ..............Page 4 Children’s Bible in a nutshell ...................Page 9 Mask making........ Page 12 Lawn watering schedule .............. Page 19 Celebrity Luncheon honorees ............. Page 24

Lubbock, Texas 79401

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Help is available for those with Parkinson’s. (See ‘Living well,’ Page 7)

Life is good: The top 10 10. Games of all kinds are back: Monopoly, Parcheesi, Sorry!, Yahtzee, Scrabble, Uno, Skipbo, Clue, Chess, Connect Four, Backgammon. 9. More family time: It’s starting to look like “Father Knows Best” around the neighborhood. 8. Home cooking is back! Healthier and ‘wow’ does it taste great. 7. Making connections: We’re actually talking on the phone to old friends. 6. So many local places are offering free delivery of whatever is needed.

5. Traffic is much better to navigate when you must get out. 4. Improved parking and shorter lines at most places. 3. Spring cleaning on steroids: Our houses and garages are cleaner than they’ve been in a long time. And have you seen those yards? Excellent! 2. We learned a new acronym: PPE: Personal Protective Equipment (gloves, hand sanitizers w/>70% isopropanol, masks). 1. And we’re feeling that great spirit of community, that West Texas spirit we love.

The Lubbock libraries continue to provide a variety of services and materials. In addition to eBooks and audiobooks available through the Libby app, the library has a large number of resources and Texshare databases online. Patrons can access resources with a library card and/or a Texshare username & password. If you do not already have a library card pin or your Texshare information, call or email any of the four Lubbock Public Library Branches for this information. (Info listed below.) If you do not have a library card, call any library during regular business hours to get a new library card number with immediate access to the online resources including eBooks and Audiobooks, Digital Magazines, select newspapers, Health and Medical Databases, DIY databases and more. Visit www.LubbockLibrary.com for more information and for access to resources. Mahon: LIBMahon@mylubbock.com Call for a Card and general information 806-775-2835. Godeke: LIBGodeke@mylubbock.com Call for a Card Service - 806-775-3362 Groves: LIBGroves@mylubbock.com Call for a Card Service - 806-767-3733 Patterson: LIBPatterson@mylubbock.com Call for a Card Service - 806-767-3300

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Fix a leak

Household water leaks can waste nearly one trillion gallons of water nationwide. The EPA tries to call attention to the amount of water than can be unnecessarily wasted by water leaks. These include worn toilet ﬂappers, dripping faucets, and other leaking valves. Most leaks are easy to ﬁx, requiring only a few tools and hardware that can pay for itself in water savings. - FROM THE HIGH PLAINS WATER DISTRICT

‘Healing Journeys With The Shepherd’ In those painful and desperate times of grief, travelers need a guide who understands the road and knows intimately the goodness of Jesus, The Shepherd. “Healing Journeys With The Shepherd” draws from Mary Kay McCauley Stone’s personal experience of traumatic loss. She serves as a caring guide with practical suggestions to help tender hearts process through the hard questions. Readers move from the ache of loss to the joyful discovery of bright new life landscapes. The book includes a 40-day devotional and provides practical life coaching for daily care while exploring the restoration process as described in Psalm 23. The book is for sale online for $15 at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Quest Restoration.

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5 tips every family caregiver needs & resources for the journey Whether you’re new to caregiving or a seasoned caregiver, these five tips can help you feel supported, organized, and keep your own health top of mind.

Get Support.

Family caregiving can take its toll on caregivers – mentally, physically and emotionally. Don’t be afraid to ask for help or accept someone’s offer to help. Keep a running list on your phone or close to you so you can pass along a task to helping hands. There are numerous resources and communities available you can utilize for support and inspiration. Below are a few: • Caregiver Stress Relief Community is an online caregiver community providing resources and connecting caregivers to one another to lift each other up. • Remember For Alzheimer’s Community is a supportive community of those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Finding time for a break from caregiving is critical

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to your success and health. Whether respite comes in the form of family, friends or professional caregivers, time away to recharge and rest is just as good for you as it is for your loved one. To find professional respite near you, visit homeinstead.com. Those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia may be eligible for a dementia home care grant. Hilarity for Charity and the Home Instead Senior Care network partner to award home care grants to those providing care to loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.

of your own emotional and physical signs of stress.

Polish your communication skills.

According to research done by Home Instead, Inc., 65 percent of working caregivers report caregiving has put a strain on their career. Not only do you like your job, but you need it to pay the bills. So how do you broach the subject of family caregiving without the fear that you could be jeopardizing your job? The Daughters in the Workplace education program features multiple resources for working family caregivers that you may find useful.

Caregivers shoulder many responsibilities, but one of the most crucial may be the ability to effectively communicate with family members, physicians and employers if you’re still working. The primary family caregiver typically knows the ins and outs, routines and nuances of a loved one’s care. Communicating these and other needs with other family members can be challenging Organize Important though, especially if family is geographically dispersed. Documents. The 50/50 Rule offers adult Caring for a loved one Take care children resources to im- requires caregivers to unprove communication, de- derstand and likely manage of your health. Take care of yourself. velop teamwork and make another person’s financial, Many family caregivers tend decisions together while legal and medical affairs. to put their own health on dividing the workload in car- Having all these documents in one place can help allevihold. This blog post, 10 Tips ing for aging parents. for Healthy Aging, includes suggestions that can be implemented at any age and are the groundwork for healthy aging. Staying healthy can actually help relieve stress that We specialize in: caregiving could cause. Ex• Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy ercising 30 minutes per day is recommended, but if that’s • Stroke Recovery Care not possible, any physical • Orthopedic Rehabilitation movement is better than none. Eat healthy to main• Diabetes Symptom Management tain your energy and fuel • Stroke Therapy your body. Keep fruits and • Wound Care veggies on hand for snacks, drink plenty of water, and • Pain Management don’t skip meals. While providing care for loved ones, be cognizant

ate any unnecessary stress when the documents are needed. Caregiver Action Network has a helpful list of important documents including wills, insurance policies, medical records, retirement accounts and more that you can reference to start organizing. Beth Ludden is senior vice president of product development at Genworth Financial. “The biggest problem is that many people, because of a reluctance to face these kinds of issues, may fail to do so,” Ludden said, “and that leaves individuals potentially at financial risk in their final years.” Navigating long-term care insurance can be complicated. An educational guide is listed below that is designed

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5 tips for caregivers

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to help caregivers and seniors better understand the complex terminology and confusing terms and conditions. Understanding health benefits, especially those through Medicare, can also be confusing. Bookmark medicare.gov for the latest coverage, costs and providers.

Practice Positive Self Talk & Gratitude

Keeping a positive attitude about the caregiving situation you’re in can help. A little perspective reminds caregivers there is a lot to be grateful for. Throughout the caregiving journey, there will be great, rewarding days as well as challenging ones. The key to managing both is finding happiness. Three happiness hacks: enjoying nature, keeping a gratitude journal, and putting your cell phone down may help increase your happiness. - www.caregiverstress.com

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Online resources for caregivers: Caregiver Stress Relief Community facebook.com/caregiverstressrelief/

Remember for Alzheimer’s Community facebook.com/rememberforalzheimers

Hilarity for Charity Helpforalzheimersfamilies.com

10 Tips for Healthy Aging

https://www.homeinstead.com/blog/10-tips-for-healthy-aging

Emotional signs of stress

https://www.caregiverstress.com/stress-management/signs-of-stress/emotional-signs-caregiver-stress/

Physical signs of stress

https://www.caregiverstress.com/stress-management/signs-of-stress/physicalsigns-caregiver-stress/

The 50/50 Rule: Solving Family Conflict

https://www.caregiverstress.com/family-communication/solving-familyconflict/

Conversation starters

https://www.caregiverstress.com/stress-management/daughters-in-theworkplace/conversation-starters/

Daughters in the Workplace

https://www.caregiverstress.com/stress-management/daughters-in-theworkplace/

Important documents https://caregiveraction.org/legal-documents-checklist

Downloadable documents

https://www.caregiverstress.com/senior-safety/health-information-management/senior-emergency-kit/worksheets-checklists/

7 Questions

https://www.caregiverstress.com/end-of-life-planning/compose-life-song/ financial-planning-final-years-7-questions-consider/

Compose your life song

https://www.caregiverstress.com/end-of-life-planning/compose-life-song/

Navigating long-term care insurance

https://www.caregiverstress.com/elder-financial/helping-seniors-finances/ltci/

Caregiver self-care

https://www.caregiverstress.com/stress-management/relief-tips/gratitudeand-positivity-can-inspire-caregiver-self-care/

Happiness hacks for caregivers

https://www.caregiverstress.com/stress-management/situations/3-simplehappiness-hacks-for-caregivers/

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“We have experts who aware that an unprecedented thing unique! Something for their product must offer a The debut of the Ford sporty look, be an early type Mustang—named after the watch for every change in youth boom was in the mak- us!” ing.” Related statistics revealed of “muscle car,” be appealing famed WWII P-51 MusIt was obvious to Iacoctang fighter plane—took ca that Ford needed to place at the New offer a “youth York World’s car”—something stylish yet affordable—aimed squarely at the upcoming generation that longed to own other important data to Ia- to women and, perhaps most a car that was different from cocca. The number of wom- important to Iacocca, be afFair on that of their parents. It was en drivers had soared 53 per- fordable. April almost as if Baby Boomers cent between 1956 and 1964, The Mustang’s style had 17, 1965 Ford Mustang were saying, “Please, we and recent college grads been influenced by low1964. don’t want another ho-hum were now making 46 percent slung British roadsters such the customer’s pulse-beat,” That same day, 22,000 as the MGB and the Sunpeople, undoubtedly fueled Iacocca explained. “For a four-door sedan. Give us of all new-car purchases. (See Ford Mustang, Page 6) something exciting! SomeIacocca’s team knew that by ads on all three TV net- long time now, we have been works and in 2,900 newspapers, bolted to their local dealers to secure a shiny new 1964½ Mustang for themselves. The car became such an overnight hit that a New York diner posted a sign in its window that read “Our hotcakes are selling like Mustangs!” In 1959, after Ford’s Edsel died a quiet death (the automaker had failed to acIt’s an honor to provide: Excellent Care. Every Patient. Every Day. curately gauge the potential market for such a vehicle), the company honchos were determined not to repeat such a costly blunder. By the early 1960s, a 33 05 1 01 ST STRE E T young Princeton-educated Ford executive named Lee Iacocca had become the head of the product-development division and supervised a 20-person market-research group with its eyes fixed on Interimhealthcare.com the prize.

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beam Alpine, and Ford’s product offered a comparable elongated hood and a chopped rear deck. The Mustang could seat a family of four (okay, so it offered only a token back seat) and it was affordable, priced at $2,368 for the basic models. To lower costs, Mustangs were built on the same platform as Ford’s boring old Falcon,

which lent its engine—and a host of other items—to the new vehicle. Customers could choose from a list of 50 different—and seductive—options. Mustangs graced the covers of Newsweek and Time. Assembly plants ran 24-hour shifts—and still couldn’t keep up with the demand. By 1966, 1 million Mustangs had found their way into the

garages of enchanted owners. Not since the 1928 Model A had Ford hammered such a sales home run. Yet for a long time, Iacocca kept silent about something: The Mustang couldn’t be too idiosyncratic. “The American public doesn’t [really want] a sports car,” he said. “It wants one that looks like a sports car.”

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sions on his magnificent other, who takes him for granite. Hyperbole totally rips into this insane bar and absolutely destroys everything. A question mark walks into a bar? A non sequitur walks into a bar. In a strong wind, even turkeys can fly. PapyRus and Comic Sans walk into a bar. The bartender says, “Get out -- we don’t serve your type.” A mixed metaphor walks into a bar, seeing the handwriting on the wall but hop-

ing to nip it in the bud. A comma splice walks into a bar, it has a drink and then leaves. Three intransitive verbs walk into a bar. They sit. They converse. They depart. At the end of the day, a cliché walks into a bar -- fresh as a daisy, cute as a button, and sharp as a tack. A run-on sentence walks into a bar it starts flirting. With a cute little sentence fragment. Falling slowly, softly falling, the chiasmus collapses to the bar floor. A figure of speech literally walks into a bar and ends up getting figuratively hammered. An allusion walks into a bar, despite the fact that alcohol is its Achilles heel. The subjunctive would have walked into a bar, had it only known. A dyslexic walks into a bra.

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Living well with Parkinson’s Disease 60,000 people are newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) each year. April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. The Parkinson’s Foundation aims to connect with those diagnosed with PD earlier and more frequently to provide ongoing support throughout the journey. ‘Newly Diagnosed: Building a Better Life with Parkinson’s Disease’ is a new program designed to arm people who are newly diagnosed with the knowledge, tools and resources they need. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra. Symptoms generally develop slowly over years. The progression of symptoms is often a bit different from one person to another due to the diversity of the disease. People with PD may experience: • Tremor, mainly at rest and described as pill rolling tremor in hands. • Bradykinesia • Limb rigidity • Gait & balance problems The cause remains largely unknown. Although there is no cure, treatment options vary and include medications and surgery. While Parkinson’s is not fatal, disease complications can be seri-

ous. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rated complications from PD as the 14th cause of death in the United States. The first step to living well with Parkinson’s disease is to understand the disease and the progression. It is possible to have a good-to-great quality of life with PD. Working with a doctor and following recommended therapies are essential in successfully treating symptoms by using dopaminergic medications. People with PD need this medication because they have low levels or are missing dopamine in the brain. People with PD first start experiencing symptoms later in the course of the disease because a significant amount of the substantia nigra neurons have already been lost or impaired. In addition to movementrelated (“motor”) symptoms, Parkinson’s symptoms may be unrelated to movement (“non-motor”). People with PD are often more impacted by their non-motor symptoms than motor symptoms. Non-motor symptoms include apathy, depression, constipation, sleep behavior disorders, loss of sense of smell, and cognitive impairment. The Parkinson’s Foundation offers educational programs that focus on care and

- Much of the information in this story is from Parkinson.org

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and be part of a network of support. For help or information call the Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline at 1-800-4PD-

INFO (473-4636) or email Helpline@Parkinson.org. Order your free ‘Newly Diagnosed’ kit at Parkinson. org/NewlyDiagnosed.

Opportunity to Comment on the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization’s:  Proposed Amendment No. 3 to the FY 19/22 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for transit related projects,  Proposed Amendment No. 9 to the 2012-2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for transit related projects,  Proposed Draft 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for both roadway and transit related projects,  Proposed Draft 2021-2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for candidate projects and  Proposed Draft 2020-2030 10-Year Plan. Residents of the Cities of Lubbock and Wolfforth and Lubbock County citizens living within the Metropolitan Area boundary of the Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization (LMPO) are invited to review and comment on the projects noted above. Written comments will be received from March 8, 2020 until April 7, 2020. Public Forums will be held as follows: 5 meetings will be held: March 11 from 4-6 p.m. at the Downtown Citibus Transfer Center, 801 Broadway. March 16 from 4-6 p.m. at 916 Main Street, 1st Floor Bank Lobby. March 17 at 8:30-9:00 a.m. at Lubbock City Hall, 1625 13th Street, Room 103. March 31 from 4-6 p.m. at Wolfforth City Hall, 302 Main Street, City Hall, Council Chamber, and April 7 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at 916 Main Street, 1st Floor Bank Lobby. Other opportunities may become available so check the MPO website regularly for information. Documents of the proposed plans noted above may be viewed on the Lubbock MPO’s website www.lubbockmpo.org. Comments may be sent to Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization, 916 Main Street, Suite 531, Lubbock, Texas 79401 or via email to twalker@mylubbock.us or djones@mylubbock.us. This public notice of “public involvement activities” and time established for public review and comment on the proposed projects noted above will satisfy the program-of-projects requirements of the Urbanized Area Formula Program (Section 5307) of the Federal Transit Administration.

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Muscle mania: muscle mass & bone strength One predictor of health as we age is: How much muscle mass do you have? You know you aren’t as strong as you used to be, right? There is nothing that makes me madder than not being able to get the lid oﬀ of a jar. I didn’t have that trouble in my 30s. We have been somewhat house bound because of the Coronavirus. We have been told to stay away from crowds. Often for older people, meeting up with

friends for lunch or dinner is an important activity and something to look forward to. Sitting at home does not do anything for social interaction or for us physically. The weather is getting nicer, and the sun beckons us. Let’s get some vitamin D, right? And while we are getting some

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D every day, why not take a muscle mass and how fast walk? We need to build up you lose bone when you are our muscle strength over the not MOVING! Years ago, I read a study where they used these poor medical school students as subjects. They had them lie in hospital beds really nice months. Maybe for two weeks. They could you go to a gym or have a only get up to use the restpersonal trainer, but most room. Then they tested them older people do not. for how much bone they lost. The biggest reason to have These were young, healthy a personal trainer is so you people. They were not sick. will show up for the exercise And yet they lost a surprisbecause you are paying for ing amount of bone. If you the coaching. It is certainly a are older, you start with great way to get started. less bone and less muscle, But most people won’t do so please, this information that. It is a proven fact that is very important for your the more muscle mass you health. have as you get older, the How many of us will get longer you are expected to through the years of our old live. age without some kind of illIn fact, they can determine ness that makes us sick and your approximate length of unable to function for a few life by how fast you walk at weeks? Not many. age 65. To me, that isn’t as And this is why when you important as the other health are sick, or even if you break benefits of creating more a leg or pelvis, or anything muscle mass. that puts you out of commisLet’s say you get sick sion, it is hard to get back to with a, God forbid, virus. where you feel normal. Sometimes, the ﬂu can really You have to work to get knock you out. When I was your muscles strong again. a kid, a cold lasted about a And remember at 70, you are week. Now they tend to last starting at a diﬀerent place 3 to 4 weeks. than when you are in your If you are sick for 3 to 4 20s. You look at your grandweeks, you will be in bed or kids. They are sick. They lying on the couch for much recover and they go on. of that time. You would be The older we are, in surprised how fast you lose general, the harder it is to

recover and the longer it takes. However, it CAN BE DONE. Certainly, it can be done. And if you start in a stronger place, you will have an easier time doing it. In fact, I’m talking myself into getting into a regular workout routine. Maybe it is yoga that you like. Maybe it is walking. Of course, it is best to mix it up. Depending on your age and your state of health, it might not be advisable to just start your own program. Perhaps you have a heart problem or have muscle or joint problems. There is some kind of exercise that is appropriate for you. If you are unsure and lack conﬁdence about how much you can safely do, please go to someone for advice. You can ask any doctor, physical therapist, or trainer for instructions. I’ve even suggested people start with just walking through the house at the end of every television show they watch. If you are house bound, get a can of soup and lift it as high as you can 10 times on each arm. No matter where you are with exercise, there is something you can do to improve your muscle mass and bone strength. Let’s start now! Good luck. Last year I joined a support group for antisocial people. We haven’t met yet.

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Here’s a book report from a 6th grader on the entire Bible. In the beginning, which occurred near the start, there was nothing but God, darkness, and some gas. The Bible says, “The Lord thy God is one,” but I think He must be a lot older than that. Anyway, God said, “Give me a light!” and someone did. Then God made the world. He split the Adam and made Eve. Adam and Eve were naked, but they weren’t embarrassed because mirrors hadn’t been invented yet. Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating one bad apple, so they were driven from the Garden of Eden. Not sure what they were driven in though, because they didn’t have cars. Adam and Eve had a son, Cain, who hated his brother as long as he was Abel. Pretty soon all of the early people died off, except for Methuselah, who lived to be like a million or something. One of the next important people was Noah, who was a good guy, but one of his kids was kind of a Ham. Noah built a large boat and put his family and some animals on it. He asked some other people to join him, but they said they would have to take a rain check. After Noah came Abra-

ham, Isaac, and Jacob. Jacob was more famous than his brother, Esau, because Esau sold Jacob his birthmark in exchange for some pot roast. Jacob had a son named Joseph who wore a really loud sports coat. Another important Bible guy is Moses, whose real name was Charlton Heston. Moses led the Israel Lights out of Egypt and away from the evil Pharaoh after God sent plagues on Pharaoh’s people. These plagues included frogs, mice, lice, bowels, and no cable. God fed the Israel Lights every day with manicotti. Then he gave them his Top Ten Commandments. These include don’t lie, cheat, smoke, dance, or covet your neighbor’s stuff. Oh, yeah, I just thought of one more: Humor thy father and thy mother. One of Moses’ best helpers was Joshua who was the first Bible guy to use spies. Joshua fought the battle of Geritol, and the fence fell over on the town. After Joshua came David. He got to be king by killing a giant with a slingshot. He had a son named Solomon who had about 300 wives and 500 porcupines. My teacher says he was wise, but that doesn’t sound very wise to me. After Solomon there were a bunch of major league

prophets. One of these was Jonah, who was swallowed by a big whale and then barfed up on the shore. There were also some minor league prophets, but I guess we don’t have to worry about them. After the Old Testament came the New Testament. Jesus is the star of The New Testament. He was born in Bethlehem in a barn. I wish I had been born in a barn, too, because my mom is always saying to me, “Close the door! Were you born in a barn?” It would be nice to say, “As a matter of fact, I was.” During His life, Jesus had many arguments with sinners like the Pharisees and the Republicans. Jesus also had 12 opossums. The worst one was Judas Asparagus. Judas was so evil that they named a terrible vegetable after him. Jesus was a great man. He healed many leopards and even preached to some Germans on the Mount. But the Democrats and all those guys put Jesus on trial before Pontius the Pilot. Pilot didn’t stick up for Jesus. He just washed his hands instead. Anyways, Jesus died for our sins, then came back to life again. He went up to Heaven but will be back at the end of the Aluminum. His return is foretold in the book of Revolution.

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Are glasses enough? Spotting common vision problems Eighty-four year old Dee is blind in one eye as a result of a tennis accident when she was 62. That accident was life-changing. Still active, she’s had to give up her love of tennis and driving at night is out. She relies on family, who willingly take her where she needs to go after dark. Our bodies are constantly changing, and fluctuations in vision along with other conditions of the eyes can occur as we grow older. Some of these issues are harmless, while others are more serious. A variety of vision issues could impact older adults. Approximately one person in three has some form of vision-reducing eye disease by age 65, according to the American Family Physician. Regular eye exams are a good way to avoid eye complications and catch vision problems early. Glasses are the most common way to correct vision issues. But there are other perception problems that are more complex and potentially dangerous to watch out for in yourself or an aging loved one, particularly if these issues come on suddenly. Learn about these 10 warning symptoms. 5 signs of vision problems in older adults 1. A sudden onset of spots or floaters in the field of vision. Watch for spots that look like thread-like strands or squiggly lines.

Generally, “floaters” are benign and a part of the aging process. But a sudden onset of spots and floaters can also be caused by a serious, sight-threatening tear or detachment of the retina. If you suddenly see a shower of spots and floaters, see an optician immediately. 2. The sensation of a dark curtain across your field of vision. This symptom could be caused by a retinal detachment, which occurs when the retina separates from the underlying layer of nourishing blood vessels. If the retina is not attached within hours, vision loss can be permanent. 3. Narrowing field of view. A reduction in the ability to see objects off to the sides could be a sign of glaucoma. Without intervention, peripheral vision loss could worsen and lead to tunnel vision or blindness. 4. Double vision, double images, or “ghost images.” Double vision can be caused by many eye conditions. In some cases, double vision can also signal an underlying health emergency such as a stroke. If you have a sudden onset of double vision, see an optician immediately. 5. Sudden blind spot in one eye. Individuals over age 60 are at increased risk of developing a macular hole in the retina. These issues could cause permanent loss of vision so it’s important to see an optician if you no-

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Mask making for Covenant Health Caregivers at Joe Arrington Cancer Center made masks for health during the Coronavirus outbreak. Below are instructions for the type of masks made. Why are we making this type of mask?  The pattern for Covenant Health face masks includes a slot where a filter can be inserted to help its effectiveness.  We are asking that our community seamstresses and seamsters use this specific pattern, as it has been approved by our Infection Prevention professionals.

Materials list  There are two patterns: a large size (man) and a medium size (woman)  2 yards of 44” wide fabric will make approx. 15 large masks or 18 medium masks.  Each mask is made up of an outer layer and inner layer (4 pieces of fabric), and four 18” ties (can use bias tape if the edges are sewn down.)  For the outer layer, a heavy tightly-woven 100% cotton material is suggested (like cotton duck cloth); however, any tightly-woven,

durable100% cotton fabric will work.  For the inner layer, any tightly-woven 100% cotton fabric will work.  All fabric used must be 100% cotton, pre-washed and pre-shrunk. The pattern  Website: www.craftpassion.com  Go to the link for “Pocket Face Mask Sewing Pattern with Seam Allowance Included” to obtain the pattern  Select “MAN Pocket Face Mask Pattern” for the (See Mask Making, Page 13)

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Every moment matters. Don’t waste a single one. For over 35 years, Covenant Heart and Vascular Institute has provided everything from routine community health screenings to advanced heart procedures. There are many serious causes of chest pain including heart attacks, blood clots and aneurysms. If you are experiencing chest pain – come see the specialists at the only certified Chest Pain Center in Lubbock. Together, we’ll help ensure you’re enjoying every moment with a full heart. To learn more and take an online risk assessment, visit covenanthealth.org/heart.

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large face masks, and select “TEENAGER/WOMAN Pocket Face Mask Pattern” for the medium face masks. Then follow instructions included below Stitching  Sew all seams with a 3/8” seam allowance, which is typically the outside edge of the sewing machine foot.  Topstitching should be very close to the outer edge of the mask to help it hold its shape. Assembling outer layer and inner layer  Sew the two pieces of lining together on the large curved side of the pieces, right sides of fabric inside. Repeat for the two pieces of the outer layer (main).  It helps the finish of the face mask if you press each seam after sewing it, and if you snip into the seam allowance to help the fabric lay smooth when the mask is finished. Assembly  Before you sew the outer (main) and inner (lining) layers together at the top and bottom, finish the side edges of the inner layer: Fold the fabric over ¼”, then fold over ¼” again. Topstitch near the edge of the fold. (These edges are where the filter will slide in.)  Then, pin the outer and inner layers together, right sides of fabric inside, and stitch the top and bottom of the inner layer to the outer layer.

 Turn the face mask inside out; the right sides of the fabric are now showing.  Fold the edges of the outer layer even with the top and bottom edges of the mask.  Then, fold the side edges over ¼”, then fold the edge over ¼” again. Insert the unfinished end of the tie approx. ½” into the fold and topstitch the length of the

side of the mask, reinforcing the ends where the ties are inserted.  After the ties are sewn in, press all edges of the face mask.  Finally, topstitch the top and bottom edges of the mask, very close to the outer edges, to help the mask retain its shape. Caregivers thank you for sharing your talents.

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‘Let It Be’ & the Beatles singing of peace & love “Let It Be” offered a “heads up” message for Beatle fans worldwide: The group is breaking up, and nothing can stop its eventual demise. Those in the know really weren’t surprised. John, enamored with Yoko, had basically lost interest in the band. George’s spiritual studies had brought him a whole other life. Ringo was developing a film career and enjoyed becoming his own man. Only Paul was in agony— he admitted to feeling insecure and wounded—about holding history’s most important rock band together. In McCartney’s official biography, “Many Years from Now,” he told writer Barry Miles, “One night during this

tense time, I had a dream I saw my mum, who’d been dead 10 years or so. And it was so great to see her because that’s a wonderful thing about dreams. “You actually are reunited with that person for a second…It was so wonderful for me, and she was very reassuring. In the dream she said, ‘It’ll be all right.’ So that got me writing the song ‘Let It Be.’ The song was based on that dream.” Many listeners interpreted McCartney’s lyrics as a Virgin Mary reference. Had Paul meant for his song to be quasi-religious? “You can take it that way. I don’t mind. I’m quite happy if people want to use it to shore up their faith. I think it’s a great thing to have faith of any sort, particularly in

the world we live in.” Mary McCartney had been a devout Catholic who had Paul and his younger brother, Michael, christened in her religion, although

tles, as well as organ/piano superstar Billy Preston and McCartney’s wife, Linda, as an uncredited vocalist. Uncredited also were two trumpeters, two trombonists,

neither stayed involved in Catholicism later as teenagers or adults. “Let It Be” was recorded in January 1969, during the sessions for The Beatles (better known as The White Album), with final touches being added to the tune in January 1970. Paul was backed on the song by the other three Bea-

a sax player and a cellist. “Let It Be” would, of course, also become the name of the final album of the Beatles’ career. Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, released her own version concurrently with that of the Beatles; Franklin’s version never charted, though, while the Beatles’ original hit the top

of the singles charts. The tune has lived on in interesting ways. Sesame Street used it as a song called “Letter B,” with McCartney’s lyrics being altered to list words that begin with B. Ike and Tina Turner, Joan Baez, and John Denver would later cover the classic as album tracks. “Let It Be” was played at Linda McCartney’s funeral in 1998. “Looking back on all the Beatles’ work, I’m very glad that most of it was positive and has been a positive force,” McCartney said. “I always find it very fortunate that most of our songs were to do with peace and love, and encourage people to do better and to have a better life.”

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Something’s blowing in the wind

Dear Folks, In this column, I digress from the usual restaurant review to share with you some “Heloise” type helpful hints of mine, or what to do with all those plastic bags. I recently heard a radio discussion about a plan by some “powers that be” to get rid of all plastic bags. Our own Lubbock Landfill has built a huge fence to contain those pesky items from blowing into the surrounding areas. They have been a real menace especially to farmers. Some time ago, an entire shipment of several cotton bales was refused because of tiny bits of pink plastic contained in one of the bales. I always bring my canvas bags when shopping at the grocery or pharmacy stores. At the grocery store, whatever doesn’t fit, I request paper. When purchasing anything that might leak, plastic bags are necessary to wrap those

items before placing in my canvas bag. Incidentally, those cute bags at the check-out counter, usually 99 cents, make wonderful, gift wrap bags for bridal showers. They are reusable and better than the paper ones that get thrown away. Now to help the “plastic problem,” here are 10 of my helpful hints. You may have more ideas. Wrap items before placing in shipping boxes. Also stuff the empty spaces left in the box with more plastic bags. There are far better than those Styrofoam peanuts that blow everywhere. Save for your garage sale, estate sale, or donate to churches of other charity organizations for their sales, bargains, etc. Keep several in your suitcases for wrapping shoes, cosmetics, or other items.

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Use for dumping kitchen garbage scraps, especially when cleaning out the fridge. Use when picking up after your dog on those daily walks. Freeze individual hamburger patties in them, place in heavier plastic bags or double into the lighter ones. My method is given at the end of this column. When moving, wrap all fragile items in those bags before placing in moving boxes. This will save $ in not having to purchase bubble wrap or packing paper. Use when storing fragile seasonal items i.e. Christmas ornaments, etc. Keep one in your car at all times for convenience. I have one tied to the passenger side door handle. To dispose of properly, take the

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Executive sous chef named at Pecan Grill at Overton Hotel North began cooking at an early age, spending time with her mother in the kitchen. Together they ran several popular local establishments over the years, most notably Manna Bread and Wine, and King Street Pub. Local diners enjoyed her specialties for brunch at Stone Gate Golf Course and lunch at The Pickle and The Pig. North is leading the culinary team at Pecan Grill under the direction of Chef Douglas Noxon. “We’re working hard Sara North, right, was named executive sous chef at Pecan to bring the Grill. She will work under the direction of Chef Douglas restaurant to Noxon, left. that next levSara North was named executive sous chef at Pecan Grill at Overton Hotel and Conference Center. A Lubbock native, North grew up in the Hub City and

attended Monterey High School and Texas Tech University. North spent time abroad in Rome, Italy, and attended cooking classes at Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci.

How many of these do you remember?  Blackjack chewing gum and Teaberry.  Wax Coke-shaped bottles with colored sugar water.  Candy cigarettes.  Soda pop machines that dispensed glass bottles.  Coffee shops or diners with table-side jukeboxes.  Home milk delivery in glass bottles with cardboard stoppers.  Party lines on the telephone.

 Newsreels before the movie.  P.F. Flyers.  Butch wax.  TV test patterns that came on at night after the last show and were there until TV shows started again in the morning. And there were only 3 channels.  Peashooters.  Howdy Doody.  45 RPM records.  S&H Green Stamps.  Hi-fi’s  Metal ice trays with lever.

el,” Noxon said, “and Sara is a key player of getting us to that stage. Having her on our culinary team is a huge step for us, as she has a great reputation and a large following in this area.” North’s reputation stems from her passion for both food and art. “I became a chef because

I love food and I went to art school, so anything that combines the two is really great. I’ve met the best and hardest working people in this industry. Taking on this role at Pecan Grill, I’m most excited to learn from Chef Noxon. He’s the best in the city, and in the state, as far as I’m concerned.”

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The Garrison Institute on Aging presents a Healthy Aging Lecture series monthly. However, with the growing concern of the Coronavirus the April session has been cancelled. Please watch for rescheduled monthly meetings. Call 806-743-7821 for more information. Speaking of being prepared, with the recent tornadoes in the country, we should all be prepared for the upcoming ‘stormy’ season. Some things you can do now are… • Make sure all of the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have been replaced in the last 6-12 months. • Register with STEAR (https://STEAR.tdem.texas. gov). This program is for anyone who may need assistance in an emergency. It assists local emergency planners with information of resources you or a loved one might need in the event of an emergency or power outage. You can also register by dialing 2-1-1 or on a printed form. All information is kept confidential. • Go to LBKAlert.com to sign up for emergency notifications. You can select to how you receive a notification. Prescription drop offs The Lubbock County VOICES Coalition and Lubbock Police Department

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have a prescription drop-off site located at the Police Property Room in the 800 block of Texas Avenue. It is a 24-hour drop-off site. You are asked not to dispose of your unneeded prescriptions in the trash. This is a great opportunity to clean out your medications. Community Christian Church The Community Christian Church of Lubbock works year round to prepare gift baskets for sale before the holidays. They are looking for items to put in the gift baskets. Items requested are wired edged ribbon, medium and large baskets, small items (holiday decorations or any small collectible), craft items and seed packets. The possibilities are endless. Proceeds from the sale benefit Lubbock Meals on Wheels. Items can be dropped off at the Garrison Institute on Aging office. Live your life Take a moment as we change seasons and remember to live your life. Take chances. Be crazy. Don’t wait because right now is the oldest you have ever been and the youngest you will ever be again. Get ready for spring. How you know it’s spring • The TV shows are coming back. • The spiders are back.

• You are using shorts to show off your pasty white legs. • You said goodbye to the extra blanket on the bed. • Cadbury Eggs. RSVP Volunteer Opportunities If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity, we can help. We coordinate with more than 60 organizations that can use your assistance. Volunteer assignments can vary in time, talent and responsibility. The right place is waiting for you. For details, contact the RSVP office at 806-743-7787. I love waving at random people because you know for the rest of the day, they will be trying to figure out who you were. ~Anonymous See you next month.

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Lawn watering schedules effective April 1 The City’s annual spring and summer irrigation restrictions become effective April 1 and will continue through Sept. 30. Watering Days and Times • Irrigate landscape only during two assigned days per week year-round • Irrigation schedules are based on the last digit of the house address: Addresses ending in 0, 3, 4, or 9 – Monday & Thursday Addresses ending in 1, 5, or 6 - Tuesday & Friday Addresses ending in 2, 7, or 8 – Wednesday & Saturday • On your scheduled watering days, irrigation is allowed from midnight to 10 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to midnight.

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Coronavirus concerns? Consider past health crises During the last week of February 2020, the S&P 500 lost 11.49% — the worst week for stocks since the 2008 financial crisis — only to jump by 4.6% on the first Monday in March1. By all accounts, the drop was largely driven by everincreasing fears about the potential effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its ultimate impact on the global economy. Although many market observers contend that the

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lennium, the market’s negative response to health crises has been relatively shortlived. As this table shows, approximately 6 months after early reports of a major outbreak, the S&P 500 bounced back by an average of 10.47%. After 12 months, it rebounded by an average of 17.17%. Although there are no guarantees the current situation will follow a similar pattern, it may be reassuring A look back Since the turn of the mil- to know that over even longer periods of time, stocks typically regain their upward trajectory, helping long-term investors who hold steady to recoup their temporary losses, catch their breath, and go market was overvalued and due for a correction anyway, the unpredictability, strength, and suddenness of the historic tumble was unnerving for even the most seasoned investors. If recent volatility is causing you to consider cashing out of your stock holdings, it may be worthwhile to pause and put recent events into perspective, using history as a guide.

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Seniors, sex & dementia: managing inappropriate behavior One of the most awkward and challenging of dementia symptoms are those that result in inappropriate sexual behavior. One family caregiver told the story of when her dad invited his brother, who had dementia, over for lunch. “When I greeted him, we

hugged,” the family caregiver said. “But, to my surprise, the hug lingered while he ran his hands down my back. I didn’t know how to react, so I changed the subject. Then, as I was bringing lunch to the table, my uncle commented about my pretty legs. After the second incident,

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same time period. Finally and perhaps most important, during trying times like this, it may help to focus less on daily market swings and more on the fundamentals; that is, review your investment objectives and time horizon, and revisit your asset allocation to make sure it’s still appropriate for your needs. Your allocation can shift in unexpected ways due to changes in market cycles, so you may discover the need to rebalance your allocation by selling holdings in one asset class and investing more in another. (Keep in mind that

rebalancing in a taxable account can result in income tax consequences.)

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I realized this was not the action of my uncle, but the disease. I went back to the kitchen and took a few deep breaths. As they day went on, I was prepared to distract my uncle if anything happened again.” Certain medical conditions—like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease—can cause seniors to engage in inappropriate sexual behavior.

healthy—as long as the par- with a medical examination. ticipants retain the cognitive In seniors who can’t commuability to consent. nicate well, public masturbation may signal a medical isWhen sexual behavior sue, such as pain or a urinary becomes inappropriate Unfortunately, cognitive tract infection. These medidecline can cause seniors cal causes may be ruled out to engage in inappropriate (or treated) with a physical sexual behaviors outside of exam conducted by a skilled a loving relationship or in geriatric practitioner. The caregiver found that unsuitable environments. a trip to the doctor did the Stressful, right? Let’s look at three com- trick. “I involved his MD, who mon situations and how to Defining inappropriate cope with them. You can examined him, and then gave sexual behavior him a low dose of an antiLet’s be clear about one find additional tips and sugdepressant medicine. The thing: not all sexual behavior gestions for managing inapbehavior stopped.” by seniors is “inappropriate.” propriate behavior on HelpMany seniors enjoy healthy ForAlzheimersFamilies.com. 2. Inappropriate or unwelcome touching of others sex lives well into older age. 1. Masturbating in public “My mom seems to have A study by the New England “My father had vascular Journal of Medicine found dementia. He started mastur- a problem sometimes. My 25 percent of seniors over bating in public. Of course, I hubby will give her a hug as age 75 are having sex, and was appalled when I was told he always has. But occasionabout 50 percent of those this, and then I witnessed it. ally she puts her hands where between ages 65 and 75 are (A part of me was hoping they shouldn’t be. So hubby also sexually active. that I was being told incor- tries to avoid her, which confuses her when she wants No matter the age, con- rect info.)” sensual sexual behaviors can If your loved one is fon- that hug.” (See Managing, Page 23) be considered normal and dling himself in public, start

Golden Gazette • April 2020 • Page 23 Speak to your children as if they are the wisest, kindest, most beautiful, and magical humans on the Earth, for what they believe is what they will become. We all have pasts. We all made choices that maybe weren’t the best ones. None of us are completely innocent, but we get a fresh start every day to be a better person than we were yesterday. You seriously have no idea what people are dealing with in their personal lives. So just be nice; it’s that simple.

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Sexual inappropriateness with dementia certainly is not limited to men. As this comment illustrates, women can develop wandering hands, too. One way to cope with wandering hands during embraces is to develop a new way to hug.

Follow these ‘hug’ steps:

• As you approach the senior, stop a short distance away and raise both hands in front of you in a “stop”like gesture. Smile and make eye contact. • Verbally encourage the senior to raise her hands in the same position. • Move forward and place your palms against hers. Interlace your ﬁngers to hold onto her hands. • Now that the senior’s hands are secured, you can

guide their hands toward your shoulders as you lean in for a ‘hug,’ to touch cheeks, or to give your loved one a kiss. • When the embrace is ﬁnished, back away and release the senior’s hands. This allows a senior to enjoy the physical touch of family members while ensuring hands don’t wander where they shouldn’t go.

out what triggers the behavior, they may be able to resolve the underlying issue. In the meantime, manage the activity as it occurs. Take a shawl or throw with you to cover a loved one as the clothes come oﬀ. Stay calm and try not to shame your loved one. Understand that you cannot necessarily control this behavior.

3. Stripping in public

You may be reluctant to discuss this subject. That’s why it will be helpful to ﬁnd others who may be going through the same issues. Contact your local Alzheimer’s Association, www. alz.org, to find a support group in your area. Or, join an online community such as the Remember For Alzheimer’s Facebook community for inspiration and support.

Because Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias reduce a person’s inhibitions, seniors with these conditions may not realize it’s inappropriate to take their clothes oﬀ in public. Seniors with dementia may disrobe in public for a variety of reasons, from feeling too warm to experiencing an urgent need to urinate. If family members can ﬁgure

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36th annual Celebrity Luncheon to honor local heros The Celebrity Luncheon is an annual event honoring people in the community who have made Lubbock and West Texas a better place and who have created positive media attention. AWC Lubbock celebrates their positive achievements and contributions. The date for the luncheon will be scheduled after the necessary COVID-19 precautions have been lifted. The Celebrity Luncheon helps the Lubbock AWC Chapter fulfill its mission of enhancing the lives of students through scholarships as well as providing professional development and networking for members. The scholarships are for students at the College of Media & Communication at

have worked to improve the Texas Tech University. Headliner awards are quality of life for a broad presented to people whose spectrum of those living in the Lubbock area. Gold Medalists are Jim & Jere Lynn Burkhart, Kat’s Alley Cats, Unpack Ministries, and Eddy Morelock. The Louise Allen Award will be presented to Picoso’s Mexican Kitchen for achievements or contribu- exhibiting outstanding tions have received wide- corporate community serspread positive recognition vice. The award is named for Louise Allen, founder through the media. Headliners are Keith Bry- of the Lubbock Profesant, Lubbock-Cooper Super- sional Chapter of Theta intendent; Thomas Thomp- Sigma Phi (now AWC). Sally Post will be preson, Lubbock police officer; TTU Athletic Department; sented with the Mary and the Texas Tech School of Ann Edwards Professional Communicator Veterinary Medicine. Gold Medals are awarded Award which recognizes to people or entities who, an individual working over an extended period, in the communications industry whose attention to the creation, management, distribution and consumption of ideas and information will have made significant contributions to the industry’s disciplines and have positively affected the community. The Beth Pratt Communicator of the Year award recognizes a chapter member who has demonstrated excellence in her professional career, excellence in support of the chapter, and is com-

mitted to the purpose of the organization. The George Mahon Award is given to a person who has dedicated a lifetime to a broad array of public service that goes beyond the demands of any job or office.

The George Mahon Award and the Beth Pratt Communicator of the Year awards will be announced at the luncheon. For more information, call 771-8989, 632-3440, 2523707 or 438-8010.

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