Golden Gazette January 2021 by Gary McDonald

Volume 33, Number 1

In January & Inside 1st New Year’s Day 1st First Friday Art Trail 8th New Neighbors ........ page 2 18th Martin Luther King Jr. Day Remember these jingles? ..................................... page 3 A new purpose ............... page 5 ‘Gaining calm in a crazy world’ ..................................... page 6 From Backyard Mission ..................................... page 8 Signs your parent may need help ............. page 9 Ramirez to lead Ronald McDonald House ...... page 11 Grace Surgical Hospital opens ................................... page 12 Inclusion is key............. page 15 Allergies, Cold, Flu or COVID-19?.................. page 17 Leadership Lubbock Class ................................... page 19 Oral health & nutrition ................................... page 24

January 2021

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Lubbock, Texas 79401

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New Neighbors to meet Jan. 8 New Neighbors Club of Lubbock will hold its monthly meeting/luncheon on Jan. 8, at the Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway. The meeting will start at 10:30 a.m., and the cost is $17 which is for the meal. Bring a check for payment. Reservations are required at least 3 days before the event and must be cancelled if unable to attend. As there may be a limit on attendance because of the Covid-19 outbreak, make reservations as early as possible. Contact Peggy Dyess at peggydyess54@gmail.com or 806-798-1314 (no texts). Masks will be required. Optional games after the meeting/ luncheon. For those interested, contact game leaders.

Beck hired as HR director for City of Lubbock

Clifton Beck is the new director of human resources for the City of Lubbock. Beck brings more than 15 years of professional experience in the public sector to this position. “Mr. Beck has an extensive background in human resources management, and he will be able to hit the ground running,” said Bill Howerton, deputy city manager. “He has valuable experience in HR policy development, employee compensation, and civil service. His commitment to public sector service and track record of implementing innovative human resources solutions will be a great addition to our team.” Beck previously served as the director of human resources/civil service for Am-

arillo, and as director of human resources for the Odessa. Most recently, he served in a senior role with The Salvation Army - Texas Division, in Dallas, where he directed and managed the compensation structure for more than 1,900 employees throughout Texas. “I am excited at the opportunity to serve the Lubbock community and lead the Human Resources Department. I am looking forward to working with other city departments and supporting their workforce needs,” Beck said. He replaces Leisa Hutchinson, who retired as the city’s human resources director in June. Clifton Beck Beck received his master’s in public administration from the University of inally from Texarkana, and Texas at Arlington, and bachelor’s from graduated from LibertyPaul Quinn College in Dallas. He is orig- Eylau High School.

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Disease proof yourself! By Elva Edwards How is that possible? What we need to do is make sure when poisons come into our bodies, that they have a quick and easy way to get out of the body. How do we do that? In three, sometimes, easy steps: 1. avoid constipation, 2. drink plenty of clean water, and 3. be sure to sweat. If you have ever had food poisoning, what would it have been like if you were constipated? I only had food poisoning once, but it felt like a monster was inside me demanding to get out. And we want to let it out. Get rid of the toxins through good bowel movements (or flat-out diarrhea!), urinating (even excessively), and sweating. Those are the hallmarks of detoxification.

Remember the rest of these jingles? 1. My bologna has a first name 2. I don’t wanna grow up 3. Gimme a break, gimme a break 4. The best part of waking up 5. Sometimes you feel like a nut 6. I’d like to teach the world to sing 7. If you dare wear short shorts 8. Meow, meow, meow, meow 9. Plop, plop fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is 10. So kiss a little longer. Hold hands a little longer. Hold tight a little longer. … and how many of you sang them?

My Bologna has a first name. It’s O-SC-A-R. My bologna has a second name. It’s M-A-Y-ER. Oh I love to eat it every day, and if you ask me why I’ll say, cause’ Oscar Mayer has a way with B-O-L-O-GN-A. I don’t wanna grow up, I’m a Toys R Us kid. They’ve got a million toys at Toys R us that I can play with.

Gimme a break. Gimme a break. Break me off a piece of that Kit Kat Bar. That chocolatey taste is gonna make your day and everywhere you go, you hear the people say, Gimme a break. Gimme a break. Break me off a piece of that Kit Kat Bar “The best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup.”

Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t. Almond Joy’s got nuts; Mounds don’t. Almond Joy’s got rich milk chocolate, coconut and honey nuts, too. Mounds got deep dark chocolate chewey coconut ooh. I’d like to buy the world a home and furnish it with love. Grow apple trees and honey bees and snow white turtle doves. I’d like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony. I’d like to buy the world a Coke and keep it company. That’s the real thing. What the world wants today is the real thing If you dare wear short shorts. Who wears short shorts? We wear short shorts! If you dare wear short shorts, Nair for short shorts.”

Meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow. Meow mix tastes so good, cats ask for it by name. You worked too hard, you ate too much, the cheesecake made you greedy. Let your aching head and stomach hear this message from old Speedy, “Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is.” So kiss a little longer. Hold hands a little longer. Hold tight a little longer. Longer with Big Red. That Big Red freshness lasts right through it. Your fresh breath goes on and on while you chew it. Say goodbye a little longer; make it last a little longer. Give your breath long lasting freshness with Big Red.

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What to do while COVID-19 continues our limitations Who would have ever thought we would still be in a COVID world? It was one thing to think we could stay home for three

weeks, but quite another to turn three weeks into almost a year. It is time to get some ideas of how to enjoy ourselves and use our time

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wisely. Time is ticking by, and our first choice wouldn’t be to stay home. I had COVID. You do not want it. I’m doing well and am grateful and thankful for my health, but I take no medication and have no diagnosis that would put me at risk. I am fortunate. One thing I suggest is we limit television. My friend texted me telling me she is losing her hair. Her doctor told her it might be because she has been so upset over the election. She is all about politics and has been totally crazed over it all. I don’t like to talk with her about it because I don’t want her to have a nervous breakdown. Now really, is anything I can do about the election worth my health? I try not to talk about politics.

Do you know anyone who ever changed someone’s mind about politics? I don’t. People think and believe what they want to, and we tend to go to the same news sources to get a repeat helping of “food.” The election is over.

them so I will have them on the computer. All of the photos you have of their childhood can be saved and given to them in a way they can actually enjoy. I wish I had all of the photos from when I was a kid. 3. I am going to clean out

Your health is more important than the election. You have a lot more sway over your health than you do politics. Enjoy TV when you watch it. And then turn it off. Here are some things I want to do while we are limited with Covid. 1. Most of us older people fell in love with paper. My niece and her children have NO paper. Everything is downloaded into their computers. I have some income tax records from 1999. I want to go through each box of PAPER and either shred it or put it in sacks to take to a “shred it” business. I’ll keep those that I must. 2. I have many photos from over the years. What would happen to them if I died this week? I want to go through my photos. Some I will throw away. I want to get the ones I keep organized and have a company scan

or re-arrange my drawers. I can do the drawers in one room one week, another room the next week. Just doing the above will keep me busy for about 6 months. But then, it will be done. Do NOT leave a big mess for your children. But this won’t speak to everyone’s heart. So here is another idea: buy some cards and send to friends and people you miss with little notes included. I like to send note cards to friends that I love and don’t get to see very often. Not everyone texts or even uses email. But how fun is it to get a card in the mail? And if you think your friends will like it, try your grandkids and maybe even great grands. Some children have never gotten cards through the mail. Brainstorm your own ideas! What can you do, or complete, that you have been wanting to do or need to do?

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The positive pursuit of a new purpose after midlife Many older adults are fulﬁlling their purpose and helping others in the process. Even though humanitarian Mother Teresa suﬀered from health problems in the last 20 years of her life, nothing could keep her from living out her purpose of serving

the poor and needy. She was in her 80s and still traveling around the world to visit the different branches of The Missionaries of Charity. British author Mary Wesley published her ﬁrst adult novel when she was 71 years old (before that, she had published three kids’ books while in her 50s). It was the beginning of a very creative period in Wesley’s life, during which she wrote a total of seven popular novels through age 79. Once she became successful, her friends noted that she gave away a great deal of money and had once

‘Becoming what you might have been’

adults like Mother Teresa, Wesley and Blume “late bloomers.” Or they’re said to be enjoying a “second act.” One thing is certain, these seniors and others like them experienced a level of creativity, vitality and productivity that isn’t hampered by aging. And they helped others in the process. As the saying goes, “It’s never too late to be what you might have been,” which is a poetic way of saying you can pursue long-held interests, new hobbies, and even dormant dreams, and be all the better for it. Whether you’re making the transition out of full-time work, are already retired or are thinking of pursuing an entirely new vocation, there Wisconsin businessman may be no better time than Wally Blume didn’t have the now. Here are some tips money or the time to start to get you started on your his own business until he journey. launched Denali Flavors in Staying busy may be 1989 at age 54. Even then it was a risky better for your brain Do you feel you’re most move because he used his savings to start the business. energetic and positive when Blume now has a booming you have a number of things ice cream company. The to do? You may be onto company’s 10,000 Scoop something. Recent research suggests Challenge has raised more than $400,000 in much-need- that one of the best ways to ed funding for local charities keep your brain sharp as you age may be staying busy. around the country. Over the last few years, You’re never too old scientists have encouraged older adults to engage in to start a journey Some people call older activities that oﬀer mental mentioned that she liked to “send money to strangers because she had once been so poor herself and would have appreciated a check out of the blue.”

challenges. This newer study shows that you may get the same kind of beneﬁts from having a full schedule of events that are meaningful to you. Of the adults ages 50 to 89 who took part in the study, researchers found that having a schedule full of rewarding activities was linked to: • Improved memory • Sharper reasoning • A greater vocabulary

• Better brain processing That ties in neatly with the idea that pursuing something new — a new business, job, volunteer pursuits, or even hobbies — can keep you occupied and may boost your brain power in the process.

The positive power of a new purpose

Being busy isn’t the same as being in a rush or going through the motions. Granted, it takes eﬀort to create changes in life, but that’s the (See Becoming, Page 22)

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‘Gaining calm in a crazy world’ set for Jan. 16

Focusing on scripture, Lisa Harper, a biblical scholar and humorist, will speak to women on Jan. 16, at Lubbock’s First United Methodist Church Sanctuary. Harper will encourage attendees to grow in their faith despite changes brought on by a global pandemic and anxiety produced by a complicated world. Praised as a gifted communicator who has published 13 books, she combines wit, authenticity and biblical wisdom to give her audience the coping skills necessary to replace anxiety with a calm joy. Dr. Shera Atkinson is the pastor of Spiritual Formation. “I really want people to experience the joy and the calm assurance that comes with God,” Atkinson said.

deadline is Jan. 1. “We all need to Because of the laugh, we all COVID-19 panneed to be in demic, certain procommunity with cedures will be folone another, and lowed. Masks are we all need Lisa highly encouraged, Harper’s biblical and the sanctuary wisdom so we will be filled to 25 can navigate the percent capacity. complexities of If the event is this world.” postponed due to The seminar Lisa Harper COVID regulawill begin at 10 tions, all who have a.m. and conclude at 12:45 p.m. Harper signed up to attend will be will be assisted in worship notified by email. You may sets by Associate Pastor Rev. either come on the new date Auggie Aguilera, director of or be refunded. Simply reply contemporary music at First to the email. Atkinson said a small Methodist in Lubbock. Cost is $40, snack in- number of scholarships are cluded. Register and pay on- available. Call her office for more line at fumc.com/lisa-harper. Contact Gloria Ashby at information at 806-763gashby@fumc.com or 806- 4607. To learn more about Lisa Harper, visit lisaharper. 763-4607 for questions. Registration and payment net.

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And the ‘best’ goes on Yes, folks, this month’s topic is who will “best” all the competitors in the “chicken sandwich war?” This is an update for all you folks who keep up with this column. Several months ago, I wrote about the competition going on for the best chicken sandwich. Since then and most recently, two more have entered the “ring” – Wendy’s and Church’s Chicken. Wendy’s was advertising their version as a “special” of 2 for $5, so I took the bait and went to the drive-thru area and placed my order for just one. The nice lady on the other end of the speaker said the amount would be $5 plus tax. Now folks, she either couldn’t pass 3rd grade math, I believe that’s when division is learned, or the Wendy’s Corp. is pricing themselves out of the competition! One question – if $5 is the special, what’s next when that price goes off? Hmmmmmmmmm?!!! This promotion still makes no sense to me, so I ordered 2 as advertised. Now for Church’s – they recently have sent out two large fliers with the caption “FINALLY’ and “NEW” in big bold letters with a beautiful photo of their chicken sandwich, which comes complete with a chicken breast filet, a brioche bun, pickles, mayo, and either regular or spicy; all for $3.99 plus tax. In my opinion, this totally mimics the famous, original Popeye’s! The Wendy’s version was OK, but not a top contender. Now folks, I believe Church’s and Popeye’s are the top two with a tie. It must be noted that Church’s has a “leg” up with the excellent foil-lined heavy-duty, insulated bag that encloses that delicious sandwich. After I arrived home, my sandwich was still hot, crispy and not smooched. No matter where in our Hub you live, there is a chicken sandwich somewhere near your location. So the “best” still goes on – who’s next? Stay tuned! Church’s current locations: 1702 50th St. 749-5184 6410 19th St. 791-6710 905 Ave. Q 747-1312 A happy and blessed New Year to one and all! Cathy Easter

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Side Sleeping By Dr. Elva Edwards You can get by with so much when you are young, right? As we get older, we have to make some accommodations. And one of them is with our sleeping position. I learned this from my own experience. As we get older, sleeping on our side can cause our hips and/or knees to hurt, especially women because our hips are wide. I bought a pillow especially made to put between my knees while on my side. It was about 10 inches in length. What a mistake that was! My knees hurt more than before, so I had to experiment. I found that I feel best when the pillow I put between my knees goes all the way from the top of my knees to the bottom of my feet. Since I am short, I can use a regular pillow. Why is that better? The short pillow left my leg hanging especially at the knee and ankle. For a minute that is fine, but if you sleep in the same position sometimes for hours, it pulls on the ligaments. Try using a pillow between your legs that goes from your knees and is long enough to still support your ankle. See if that doesn’t make a big difference for you like it did me.

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Aging Journal fills knowledge gaps on race, mental health A new special issue of the journal “Innovation in Aging,” titled “Race and Mental Health Among Older Adults: Within- and Between-Group Comparisons,” is devoted

to much-needed research on aging and mental health within racial and ethnic minority populations (e.g., African Americans, Latinx, and Asian Americans, as well as

subgroups within these larger pan-ethnic categories). “The lack of quality research on mental health for older members of racial and ethnic population groups has

been a serious impediment to amassing a solid understanding of aging processes and contextual factors that are consequential for mental well-being in later life,” wrote Robert Joseph Taylor, Ph.D., MSW, who served as the guest editor for this special issue. “This gap in the literature on aging is long-standing and particularly problematic given projected increases in the numbers of older adults from racial and ethnic minority population groups.” The articles contained within address several psychosocial issues in relation to mental health status — including loneliness and hopelessness, risk factors for poor mental health such as obesity

and stress, as well as protective factors such as religion and social support. “Knowledge of the factors associated with mental health and aging for racial and ethnic minority adults is imperative for ensuring the personal well-being of older adults, their families, and communities,” Taylor said. “This information is critical for the education and training of mental health practitioners who work with older adults in various settings (e.g., outpatient clinics, hospitals, nursing homes) and the development of mental health interventions and services that are culturally informed and congruent with the life experiences of racial and ethnic older adults.”

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Signs that your aging parent might need help When you visit your aging parents lately, do you sometimes notice things that seem “off” about them? Maybe Dad can’t find his medications anymore, or Mom won’t talk about that mysterious dent on the car. Maybe one time you noticed that one of them left a kettle boiling on the stove. These are universal “something’s not right” signs that might give you pause. You may wonder how you can “be there” for your parents when you can’t be there all the time. You may ask yourself if it’s time to think about getting an inhome caregiver to help your parents age safely and comfortably at home To help you tell if your parents need more help than you’re able to provide, look for these signs:

decline that would benefit need to have it to keep your • Develop a plan. Together, you and your Missed doses and medi- from professional caregiving. parents safe and well in their own home. parents can create a plan cation mistakes can lead to • Piles of laundry or Use these tips to open the that meets their needs in the very serious medical com- dishes stacked in the sink: conversational door: moment and expands as they plications. Many older adults become need more help. too tired or frail to cope with • Be empathetic. • Mysterious dent: Try to put yourself in your • Seek out resources. Look for evidence of the usual housework. parents’ shoes. Nobody likes Don’t try to create this parking or speeding tickets, • Poor personal the idea of becoming unable plan alone. Seek out infender-benders, dents and grooming: to keep up the house or take formation from your Area scratches on the senior’s car. Showering, shaving and a shower safely. Try to draw Agency on Aging, senior • Piling mail or other grooming tasks take out their feelings about how centers, and your local Home energy your parents may no things are going and re-state unpaid bills: Instead office. These experts Seniors can feel over- longer have. Or they may the messages you’re hearing will be able to help you dewhelmed by the simple task stop grooming because they so they know you’re reading velop a solid plan that makes of opening, sorting and re- feel unsafe getting in and out them correctly. life easier for Mom and Dad sponding to mail – let alone of the tub on their own. for years to come. • Focus on maximizing performing more complex • Reports of falling: You and your parents their independence. tasks like paying bills or balOne in four Americans Many older adults fear don’t have to go it alone. ancing the checkbook. over age 65 fall each year, being sent away to a nursing Schedule a free, in-home and falls are a leading cause • Lost walker: home or some other institu- consultation to get an objecMisplacing vital items – of death among older adults. tion. Emphasize early in the tive evaluation of how your like their walker or the house Most senior falls are preventconversation that your goal parents are doing on their keys – or leaving them be- able. is to help them stay safe and own. Any of these signs of https://www.homeinstead.com/ hind in a restaurant or retail well at home for as long as care-resources/knowing-the-signsdecline should trigger a disstore can indicate cognitive possible. that-an-aging-parent-needs-help/ cussion about the types of support your aging parents need. That can be a tough conversation to have, but you

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Hospice nurses share stories of helping & hope Hospice nurses at the Institute for Human Caring provide end-of-life care that addresses the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health needs of patients and their loved ones. Being a hospice nurse is a unique calling that focuses on providing whole-person care for people living with terminal illnesses. Hospice nurses care for their patients during all the stages of their end-of-life journey. They offer physical care— of course—but they also address their patients’ (and loved ones’) emotional, spiritual and mental health needs as well. Their stories are filled with compassion, caring and love. The Institute for Human Caring is capturing the memories, insights and recollections of hospice nurses in Hear Me Now interviews that tell the stories of hospice workers, their patients and their loved ones. The talks are presented in partnership with StoryCorps. This national non-profit organization preserves and

shares humanity’s stories to help build connections between all types of people. Here’s a look at what some of these very special caretakers have to say. An incredible, magical journey A second cancer diagnosis isn’t keeping Suzanne Cogen from living life to the fullest. “I live completely in the moment,” Suzanne said. “This is not about dying. It’s about living.” Despite her terminal illness, Suzanne focuses on the “incredible, magical journey” of her life and her three passions: birding, drawing and agility training with her beloved dog Zeb. Love comes full circle When Diann, a nurse educator for Sea Crest Hospice, started taking photographs of hospice patients and their families several years ago, she never imagined the impact it would have. “People get photographed at weddings or proms or for special occasions but not always at the end of life,” she said. Diann photographed Julie’s father at a ceremony

celebrating his military service. “Hospice isn’t just that last breath,” Diann said. “It’s living all the way through dying.” The photographs illustrate Julie’s bond with her father and are among her most treasured possessions. Her father’s hospice experience prompted Julie to become a hospice volunteer. And as love often comes full circle, she now helps care for Diann’s mother-in-law. Rooted in love Hospice patients often concentrate on the basics in life: faith, love and family, according to Kitty, a hospice nurse at Providence. “When people are facing death, they come to grips with what’s really important in life,” she said. For Jody, that became true when her mother was at the end of her life, and Kitty was her nurse. After her mom’s passing, Jody brought Kitty a plant as a thank you. Twenty years later, Jody became a hospice volunteer and reconnected with Kitty. She was surprised to find the plant still thriving and the

cuttings Kitty gave her gave root to a new friendship. Remembering Randy Hospice care for children was rare in 1981 when Anna lost her young son to brain tumors. “Hospice was barely even thought of at that time,” she said. Anna’s experience motivated her to become a hospice nurse and help other families receive the services they so badly need for comprehensive, compassionate end-of-life care, especially for children. The pathway down to the pond Whether it’s the 98-yearold woman who took care of her husband in his final days or a minister who hung on for one last Christmas, hospice home care nurses David and Linda have been changed forever by their experiences. “I don’t know if there’s anything much more important than to be able to be with someone when they transition,” David said. “Being a hospice nurse just feels like who I am,” Linda said.

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Ramirez named to lead Ronald McDonald House Charities

Emmanuel Ramirez has been named president and CEO of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest. “Emmanuel brings a wealth of experience. He has been with RMHC for

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more than ﬁve years and was previously serving as CFO at our RMHC house in Lubbock,” said Ty Jones, board chair. “We believe Emmanuel has the vision and leadership qualities that will carry the organization far into the future all while serving our most important mission of keeping families close in their greatest times of need and healing.” Ramirez has been with the Family is not about blood. It’s about who is willing to hold your hand when you need it the most.

organization overseeing the overall fiscal management and has been in the nonprofit sector for 12 years. “I am honored and blessed to be RMHC of the Southwest next President & CEO,” Ramirez said. “I look forward to continuing our mission and finding new and meaningful ways to enhance our ability to serve as a “home-awayfrom-home” for families of critically ill children who are receiving medical treatment in our local hospitals and region.” Emmanuel was raised in Lockney, Texas. He is a graduate of Lubbock Christian University and holds a humanities (2007) and accounting (2010) degree. He has been married to his

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Goodwill announces new director of mission services Bridgette Martinez will serve as the director of mission services for Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas. Martinez has served as Goodwill Industries of New Mexico’s Workforce Development Manager for two years. She has 14 years of experience in the employment industry, six of which included serving people with barriers to employment and direct

service to those with developmental disabilities. She also brings a strong background of digital marketing skills, and management and operations of the private, public and nonprofit sectors. With a bachelor’s degree in occupational education and professional training and a minor in workforce development from Eastern New Mexico University, Martinez said

New Mexico may be her home state, but said she is pleased to call Lubbock home for the past 11 years. Bridgette Martinez “I look forward to serving our community and making the most out of every opportunity in Goodwill’s Mission Services,” Martinez said. “My professional philosophy is to work hard, celebrate quickly, and work harder.” Robin Raney is president & CEO of Goodwill Industries of Northwest

Texas.“We are so pleased to add Bridgette to our Senior Leadership Team,” Raney said. “Her in-depth experience and understanding of the mission of Goodwill is invaluable in expanding our free services to the community. Part of Goodwill’s response to the pandemic has been to transition all workforce development training to a virtual format, an aggressive endeavor that was completed efficiently with Bridgette’s leadership.” For more information about Goodwill’s free virtual computer training skills classes and employment development seminars, go to www. GWTraining.org.

Covenant Health Grace Surgical Hospital opens Covenant Health Grace Surgical Hospital opened Dec. 5 in southwest Lubbock. The three-story, 32-bed, short-stay hospital will focus on enhancing the patient experience, incorporating healing elements such as access to natural light, views to green spaces, and optimization of privacy and acoustics within patient areas. “In a year when hospitals around the world faced unprecedented challenges, we’re proud to bring a new hospital to Lubbock,” Covenant Health CEO Lubbock Market Walt Cathey said. “This new hospital represents an everchanging health care environment and our efforts to pro-

vide more outpatient and short-stay care to our patients.” The new hospital has 10 operating rooms, 32 inpatient beds, 15 Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) beds, and 16 observation rooms, as well as a pharmacy, lab, and imaging suite with X-ray and MRI capabilities. Grace Surgical Hospital will focus on procedures related to orthopedics, general surgery, urology, cardiology, and gynecology. The hospital will also support an efficient clinical workflow for the planned 250 caregivers and 50 physicians on rotation that will be serving the facility.

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‘I Hear You Knocking’ earned a gold-disc award In early 1971, UK musician Dave Edmunds’s highdecibel guitar licks, nasal lead vocals and floor-stomping beat made his version of “I Hear You Knocking” a prime example of “pub rock.” Pub (short for “public house” or bar in England) rock was a musical genre popular in the UK during the early to mid-1970s. Loud and raw, its primitive approach to the music flew in the face of the more refined “glam” style. (Think Queen and David Bowie here.) Pub rock laid the foundation for punk rock that came later in the decade. Born in Cardiff, Wales, in 1944, Edmunds had drifted through several bands since age 10, when he and older brother Geoff formed a rockin’ piano team called the Edmund Brothers Duo. Dave later played in a series of minor-league bar bands. His first taste of success came as the lead guitarist in the Welsh rock trio Love Sculpture, which scored a British Top Five single with the rapid-fire instrumental “Saber Dance.” When the group disbanded, Edmunds turned to record production and worked with English rockabilly artist Shakin’ Stevens, whose material was often culled from classic 1950s American recordings. This is when Dave became aware of “I Hear You Knocking.” So had Edmunds perhaps

heard the earlier hit version by an American woman? Gale Storm (born Josephine Cottle) was the pert, pretty and squeaky-clean star of the 1950s TV show My Little Margie. In 1955, she scored a Number Two Billboard winner with “I Hear You Knocking.” Storm’s biggest career hit was a blanched offering of an obscure R & B (rhythm-andblues) tune from earlier that year. Gale’s “cover” 45 was typical of many such releases at the time; major record labels frequently brought in white artists to copy R & B best-sellers (which were

usually released on small independent labels) in order to target record-buying teenagers with allowances to spend. While Edmunds may or may not have heard the Storm disc, he was probably more taken with the gritty original, a little-known recording by Smiley Lewis. Louisiana native Lewis (born Overton Lemons) was once labeled by a music journalist “the unluckiest man in New Orleans.” Often when Lewis performed in Big Easy bars, he was handed only money from the tip jar. He usually rode to gigs on city buses

after toiling all day at manual labor. Smiley’s nickname came from his having no front teeth. During his recording tenure, Lewis cut a few R & B winners, but three of his most popular became pop best-sellers for others. Besides Storm’s smash, Smiley’s “Blue Monday” from 1954 became a Top 10 single by Fats Domino two years

later. And Lewis’s “One Night (of Sin)” was cleaned up in 1958 to provide Elvis Presley his 27th Top 40 success. Dave Edmunds could never repeat the triumph of his one infectious hit. “I Hear You Knocking” became his signature song, though, and earned him a gold-disc award for international sales of 3 million 45s.

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Inclusion is key for all to thrive throughout life When it comes to optimizing “longevity fitness” through attention to social, health, and wealth aspects of life, many Americans face intractable inequities based on the color of their skin, where they live, their sex, and who they love. The COVID-19 pandemic has further demonstrated the additional impacts affecting these demographics through the increased number of cases and mortality rates. “The Impact of Diversity on Longevity Fitness: A Life-Course Perspective” — the third report in a series developed by The Gerontological Society of America and supported by Bank of America — documents the effects of these inequities and explores the beneficial efforts of corporations and other employers to enhance diversity and inclusion.

It uses the term longevity fitness to describe how people can thrive, not just survive, throughout increasingly long life spans by achieving social, health, and wealth equity. “Our nation’s diversity is one of its great strengths, but we have marginalized certain groups and made it difficult for them to accumulate financial, health, and social equity,” said Richard W. Johnson, PhD, of the Urban Institute, who chaired the workgroup that oversaw content development for the new publication. “This report shows how government and business can work together to help everyone thrive throughout their lives.” The report calls for deep cultural shifts in the place, race, gender, and sexual orientation/identity aspects of life. It states that in order

to promote longevity fitness, the inherent biases in the ways people look at each another and treat each other must be addressed. “With this research, The Gerontological Society of America has taken an important step to understand how to navigate our journeys in life better in an era of longer life spans, with a particular emphasis on diversity in our society,” said Kai Walker, inclusion executive, Retirement and Personal Wealth Solutions, Bank of America. “As we all navigate this current pandemic, this report — together with our own research on life priorities and life stages — provides actionable and inclusive guidance to individuals and families throughout their financial lives.” Over the past three years, The Gerontological Soci-

Lubbock ISD board approves lump sum payments The Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a one-time “COVID-19 lump sum payment” for all full-time and part-time employees. “Educators and paraprofessionals have been asked to do more than they’ve ever been asked to do,” said Dr. Kathy Rollo, Lubbock ISD Superintendent. “They are teaching remotely and faceto-face. “They are giving up planning time to help cover classes when we don’t have

subs. They are following strict safety protocols that take time and energy. It’s just been an extremely challenging year.” All full-time employees will receive a $500 payment. Part-time employees will receive $250. Employees who were serving the district on or before Dec. 1, 2020, and remain employed through Dec. 18, 2020, will be eligible for the payment. “I’m grateful we can provide this additional support to show appreciation for all

the love, care, and support our staff have given to our kids and our community,” said Beth Bridges, secretary of the LISD board. Whoever decided a liquor store is more essential than a hair salon is obviously a bald-headed alcoholic. 3 hours into homeschooling and 1 is suspended for skipping class and the other one has already been expelled.

ety of America and Bank of America have explored the increasingly long life spans enjoyed by Americans through economic, fitness, and diversity lenses. The 2018 report, “Longevity Economics: Leveraging the Advantages of an Aging Society,” addressed the problems of systemic ageism and age discrimination and the need for policies and programs that recognize the reality of people living far past the historical retire-

ment age of 65. In 2019, “Longevity Fitness: Financial and Health Dimensions Across the Life Course” detailed how people can thrive, not just survive, throughout longer lifespans by making changes in their lives aimed at maximizing social, health, and wealth equity. What did our parents do to kill boredom before the internet? I asked my 26 brothers and sisters, and they didn’t know either

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TEXAS TECH HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER

By treasure and talents. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is slowly re-opening. Our office remains closed to the public, but we are hopeful that soon we can open our doors to the ‘new normal.’ Healthy Aging Lecture Series is being conducted on ZOOM sessions. The January session will be held at 3 p.m. Jan. 27. The speaker will be Holli Booe, MS, RDN, LD. She has more than 21 years of experience and has a practice at Physical Therapy Today at 2431 S. Loop 289. The Zoom Link for the seminar is https://ttuhsc.zoom. us/j/8527492853. You can join the session by phone, tablet or computer. For questions, call 743-7787 or 806743-7821. The Care Partner Academy has continued sessions via ZOOM. If you are a caregiver and need someone to talk to or a doctor or other professional to ask questions to, you are invited to join the sessions. Notify me via phone at 743-1217 or email at joan.blackmon@ttuhsc. edu. You can join the sessions on a computer, tablet or phone. Sessions are 60 minutes in length and can provide you with an opportunity to discuss topics with others in the community. In addition, there are several ‘in person’ support

groups that are continuing to meet and discuss related topics. Seating is limited and all COVID-19 restrictions are in place. Groups are restricted to no more than 10 in attendance and masks and social distancing is required. When you need a laugh, share the New Year oneliners. • My New Year’s resolution is to help all my friends gain 10 pounds so I look skinnier. • I love when they drop the ball in Times Square. It is a nice reminder of what I did all year. • To kick start my New Year: I took an IQ test, and the results were negative. • I was going to quit all my bad habits for the New Year, but then I remembered that no one likes a quitter. • My resolution was to

read more, so I put the subtitles on my TV. • A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other. • New Year’s is just a

City of Lubbock facilities

If we thought 2020 was hard to remember to write, I think 2021 is perhaps worse. The Roman MMXXI is somehow easier for me. If we try to help each other, we will see a new beginning emerging. First things first. Let’s all try to do something kind for each other. Look around your neighborhood or community. If you see trash - pick it up; if a neighbor needs assistance - be the first to offer. As you go through decorations or other belongings, look beyond the item to determine if someone else can really use this item much more than we do. If you have Christmas cards (new or used), there are groups that can put them to good use. Fabrics (any quantity), craft kits, and yarn can be turned into useful blankets, caps, pillows, or adult bibs or walker pockets. Contact the RSVP office, 806-743-7787, and they can ensure the raw materials will be turned into useful items for those in need. Don’t let your generosity of giving to those in need during the holidays end with 2020. Begin 2021 with an effort to help others. The Garrison Institute on Aging and RSVP, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, can help to find a home for almost any item or a location to donate time,

holiday created by calendar companies who do not want you to re-use last year’s calendar. • What happened to the man who shoplifted a calendar on New Year’s Eve? He got 12 months. Make 2021 your best year going forward. Stay safe and pray for rain.

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With the recent rise in COVID-19 cases across West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, the most important steps you can take to stay healthy and protect yourself and those around you are to wash or sanitize your hands often for at least 20 seconds each time; avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth; and cough into a tissue or the crook of your elbow. You can protect yourself from COVID-19 infection the same way you protect against the common cold or

seasonal ﬂu. Wear a cloth face covering when outside of your home. With the situation changing rapidly, stay informed. Upto-date information is on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site, www.cdc.gov and the City of Lubbock Health Department, www.ci.lubbock.tx.us. Covenant Health and UMC Health System both have numerous online sources of information. Sites are www. covenanthealth.org and www.umchealthsystem.com

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Grace Medical ER is closed

The emergency room at Grace Medical Center at 50th and University is permanently closed. In 2019, Covenant Health announced the construction of the Grace Surgical Hospital on 82nd and Marsha Sharp Freeway. That facility is now open and functioning, and several operations at Grace Medical Center will transition to this new facility. Alternative emergency room care can be found at other Covenant locations: • Covenant Medical Center Emergency Department, 3615 19th St. • Covenant Health Emergency Center, 10205 Quaker Ave. • Covenant Health Emergency Center, 7905 Milwaukee Ave. • Covenant Children’s Pediatric Emergency Room, 4015 22nd Place • Covenant Children’s Obstetrical Emergency Room, 4002 24th St. If you are seeking care for a non-emergency issue, visit the Grace Clinic 50th Street Walk-in Clinic on the north side of the building during its regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Meals on Wheels - Easy as Pie results For the 29th consecutive year, Lubbock Meals on Wheels partnered with Mrs. Smith’s, United Supermarkets, KAMC, and KLBK, for the “Feed a Friend – It’s as Easy as Pie” fundraiser. While the goal of $80,000.00 was not met, $77,688.67 was raised to help homebound and elderly neighbors remain independent. One hundred percent of the money remains local and helps people remain at home, well fed, and independent. Congratulations to this year’s pie-eating winner, Tim McCullar, store director at United at 4th & Milwaukee. Once again, Allen Smith and his team at the 98th and Quaker Market Street was the winning store and will keep the traveling trophy. Hot meals are prepared, packaged, and delivered five days each week to more than 900 people.

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Leadership Lubbock Class announced The 2021 Leadership Lubbock class will meet in January with a full-day of orientation. Since its inception in 1976, more than 1,800 men and women have participated in Leadership Lubbock, with the majority of those graduates currently residing in the Lubbock area. The program provides outstanding learning opportunities in an atmosphere that stimulates participants to work together, utilizing both innovative and proven tools to meet challenges. The program receives numerous applications each year, and the applicants are selected through a blind application process. Leadership Lubbock Class members: Brian Albiar, Sam Law Financial Marlene Antu, StarCare Specialty Health System Brad Beard, Brad Thomas Beard, CPA Shelby Cargill, Voice of Hope - Rape Crisis Center Ryan Carpenter, Armstrong Mechanical Co. Brent Clifford, Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. Matt Corbin, United Supermarkets, LLC Naomi Couture, Caprock Business Finance Corporation Aaron Davis, UMC Health System Regina De Hoyos, Citibus Anna Delano, TTU Rawls College of Business Lucas Divine, Covenant Health KC Emory, Action Printing Lisa Fraze, Lubbock Christian University Jonathan Galley, Craig, Terrill, Hale & Grantham, LLP Carson Glenewinkel, City of Lubbock-LPD Vanessa Gomez, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Tonya Gomez, Garage Body Shop, LLC Taleigh Gorman, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Ben Hames, Robert Madden Industries, Ltd. Misty Hill, Built for Dreams, Inc.

Kevin Holzbog, Lubbock Economic Development Alliance Christopher Hook, Lubbock Area United Way Andrew Hothan, Lubbock National Bank Lauren Hughs, Neighborhood House/Health For Friends Clinic Tray Johnson, Madera Residential Jasper Koenig, City of Lubbock-LPD Tonya Lehnert, SitePro, Inc. Bo Li, Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. Linda Limon, Ronald McDonald House Charities of SW Damon McCall, Lubbock Independent School District Jesica McEachern, City of Lubbock Brandon McFarland, Casey Carpet One D’Juana McPherson, East Lubbock Community Alliance Keino McWhinney, TTU - Texas Tech University System Sam Meador, McDougal Realtors Makenzie Means, Prosperity Bank Ray Mendoza, City of Lubbock-LPD Joshua Montoya, Peoples Bank Vanessa Morelion, South Plains Food Bank, Inc. Jeff Mustin, CAS Laboratories, LLC Lacey Nobles, City of Lubbock Elyn Palmer, Wayland Baptist UniversityLubbock Campus Randy Runquist, PrimeWest Mortgage Corp. Jody Scifres, Lubbock Independent School District James Sikes, Happy State Bank Melissa Spraberry, United Supermarkets Amy Stephens, Lubbock Independent School District Brad Stuteville, FirstCapital Bank Aubrey Stutler, Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, LLP Tiffany Taylor, Frenship Independent School District Cliff Wilkes, TTUHSC Travis Windham, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

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Holtzman Wealth Strategies: Caring for more than your finances I believe the people who have paved the way for the rest of us should be highly valued and well cared for in having the retirement strategy they deserve. We often work with couples and individuals who are nearing or already in retirement and who have unfortunately not been cared for by their previous Financial Advisor, and they are uncertain if their money will be able to last in retirement. Because of that, we find that they are spend-

ing too much time worrying about their money instead of enjoying what is most important to them. In addition, we work with many people who have sadly lost a loved one and feel overwhelmed by the burden of navigating their financial journey alone. When I was first starting my career in the financial advising industry, I met Harold. Harold was a retired dentist and was working in his front yard. I immediately knew he was someone I would like to work

with because of how kind he was and how he wanted to make sure his finances were working best for him and his wife, Joan. We would visit on occasion, and he would reiterate to me that we should get together soon because they had not heard from their Financial Advisor in many years, and they felt lost not knowing what to do. Unfortunately, 3 weeks later, Harold passed away and left Joan to navigate the financial journey alone. I knew this was not ok. God puts people in your life that leave a legacy of how you care for others. The connection and commitment I have with people in their “golden years,” I attribute to my strong relationship I had with my grandparents. Specifically, my grandfather. Growing up in Austin, Texas, I was fortunate enough to spend a lot of time with my grandparents. My grandfather, who worked in the financial industry as well, had a big impact on my life. “Grandad” fought in WWII and his plane was actually shot down over the ocean near Germany. Thankfully, he survived and went on to make a difference for so many people, including myself. Hearing stories of his sacrifice and dedication to our country and family was inspiring. People like him truly paved the way for the rest of us. As I read books like “The Greatest Generation” by Tom Brokaw, I knew these kinds of people were valuable to the fabric of our country. After graduating Texas Tech University, I had a “career crisis.” I finished school, but was working in a job that was about serving the company and not as much about serving others. I was struggling trying to fig-

ure out how I could best use the gifts God had given me to benefit others. Many months went by where I would go to work and not enjoy what I was doing. I knew I wanted to work with people in their retirement years because I had the most respect for them. Thankfully, I got to spend time talking with financial advisors and knew right away that this industry was going to be the best use of my gifts to serve those nearing or already in retirement. In May of 2018, after more than 10 successful years with a large brokerage company, I decided to take my focus even deeper by serving those nearing or already in retirement, and established an independent financial advising business called Holtzman Wealth Strategies. From my experience of working with this group of people, I am now fulfilling what God had truly called me to do. As a result of working with folks nearing or already in retirement, I have established a three-step planning process.

Step 1 Step 1 is called the “Seen and Heard” stage. You have a story behind the money you have worked so hard to accumulate. We want to see and hear how you have gotten to where you are today. Your story matters, and this step is critical to learning about you, your comfort level with risk, and find out where you are financially today. We want to “see and hear” from you to find out what is most important to you going forward.

Step 2 Step 2 is called the “Guide” stage. During this time, we analyze what (See We care for more, Page 21)

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you have done and offer solutions we believe to be suitable for each individual situation. Your money and financial plan is specific to you, and this stage is where we “guide” you toward your confident retirement path.

Waldo Write it on your heart ― RalphEmerson Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety. Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities, no doubt crept in. Forget them as soon as you can, tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely, with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense. This new day is too dear, with its hopes and invitations, to waste a moment on the yesterdays.

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Step 3 is called the “Care” stage. Now that we have your financial plan in place and your plan is working for you in a way that mirrors your priorities and risk tolerance, our job is to care for it well. We have ongoing follow up meetings with you each year to make sure you continue to be taken care of. This is exactly what we did with Joan. She was alone now and needed help and she allowed me to help her. Once we went through this process with Joan, she felt confident that her financial plan was hers. We were able to answer the question “Am I going to be ok?” of which she thankfully was. She now had the freedom to spend valuable time on things that have meaning to her. Giving people confidence that they will be well taken care of through retirement is what I do. But giving them the freedom to spend valuable time on what is most important to them is who I am. Zach Holtzman Financial Advisor

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beauty of age: with it comes wisdom. And the wise thing to do is plan the next steps for your new undertaking. The best place to start is clarifying your sense of purpose. A Stanford-led study called “Purpose in the Encore Years: Shaping Lives of Meaning and Contribution,” aimed to better understand the nature of purposeful living after the midlife years, and what helps drive it. The study defined purpose as a lasting commitment to goals that mean something to the person. These goals also add in some way to the common good — to something larger than themselves. Purpose isn’t limited to any one area. It can be found in family, work, faith, fun and other important life missions. The survey was based on 1,200 survey responses and 102 one-hour interviews. Here were three important findings: ✤ Most older adults show high levels of behaviors such as helping and caring for others, nature and the environment. They also support One of the oldest human needs is having someone wonder where you are when you don’t come home at night. - Margaret Mead Life is 10% what happens to me, and 90% how I react to it. – John Maxwell

equal treatment for all and seek to understand people who aren’t like them. ✤ Nearly 31% of older adults in the United States identify, prioritize, adopt and actively pursue goals that are central to their identity and sense of meaning in life. And, as mentioned above, their goals also contribute to the greater good. ✤ People with purpose are more positive. Ninetyfour percent of the people interviewed for the study and who were purposeful, shared a trait the researchers call “positivity.” It ties into words like joy, hopefulness, optimism and other related emotions. Life wasn’t a bed of roses for the people in this group either — many were dealing with serious problems such as poverty, poor health, family issues and grief. Still, they focused on the joy and satisfaction in their lives, especially when it came to doing things for the greater good.

Pursue your new purpose — but start with a plan

Once you’re dialed into your purpose, there are some practical things you’ll want to keep in mind as you prepare to pursue it. Here are three tips to get you on your way. • Do your due diligence. After you’ve done some soul-searching, it’s time to

do some research. This will help you see which skills will be useful to you, and where you need better training — whether on the job or in the classroom. • Take care of your finances. Be ready for change ahead of time by paying off your debts and getting used to a different standard of living. Pursuing your purpose means you may have less income, at least for a while. Ask yourself if you’ll need to work parttime while volunteering, especially if you need health insurance. • Prepare to navigate a new network. Whether you’re pursuing a totally new vocation or volunteering for the first time ever, it’s key to start a new professional network in your community. Go beyond your current circle of contacts and coworkers — and possibly out of your comfort zone in the process.

The beauty of becoming

The latest research shows that pursuing a new purpose, along with meaningful activities and helping others, have a positive effect on the mental and physical health of older adults. This outcome can be far more rewarding than power and material success. You may be amazed to see what happens when you “become what you might have been.”

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Batman featured an earcandy theme song, barbaric death traps, innovative gadgets, and repulsive villains (each one represented by a celebrity guest). The show was played for laughs all the way and poked fun at melodrama while injecting pop-culture references into the action. With all this rolled into a presentation best described as “camp”—something so bad or corny as to be declared “good”—how could it have missed? The answer? It couldn’t. And didn’t. For a while. Batman’s executive producer was William Dozier. Before his 1966 to 1968 series went into production, Dozier read through numerous Batman comic books— he had never read a comic book in his life—before admitting, “I had just the simple idea of overdoing it, of making it so square and so serious that adults would find it amusing and kids would go for the adventure.” The series was the ultimate DC Comics adaptation for the small screen. Unveiled as a sometimes satirical, sometimes slapstick sitcom, Batman starred Adam West as businessman Bruce Wayne/Batman. West (born William West Anderson) earned a bachelor’s degree in literature,

then worked as a military radio announcer and a milkman before becoming a TV and movie actor. Burt Ward, a karate expert and former standout highschool athlete, was attending college and working in his father’s realestate office when, just out of his teens, he earned the sidekick role of Dick Grayson/ Robin. (In the process, Ward beat out future TV star Lyle Waggoner.) Batman and Robin were crime-fighting goofballs who defended fictional Gotham City against a plethora of preposterous villains who were always involved in exaggerated situations. The “Dynamic Duo” heroes took these situations seriously, of course, which added to the merriment. TV’s Batman, the only prime-time laugh-a-thon without a laugh track, was developed on the most ridiculous of premises: Two costumed and masked vigilantes were working hand in hand (or hand in glove) with a bumbling police department that was constantly baffled by the bad guys. The ingenious story lines featured simplistic morality in a humorous vein. In each episode, Batman and Robin pursued dubious clues that revealed the supervillain’s plans and, in the end,

always saw the pair capturing the evildoer. Batman’s producers brought in as many wicked foes as possible, including the now-iconic Riddler (Frank Gorshin, John Astin), the Penguin (Burgess Meredith), the Joker (Cesar Romero) and Catwoman (Julie Newmar, Eartha Kitt). The popularity of the first season’s show generated an avalanche of Batman merchandise, which included trading cards, scale-model Batmobile kits, coloring books, board games, and Hot Wheels cars.

The series offered 120 action-packed half-hour episodes. In time, however, the novelty of the show began to wear thin, and by the end of the third season, Batman had lost much of its Batluster. Eventually, Batman winged its way to lucrative Syndica-

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Oral health & nutrition: Interrelated challenges The health of the mouth and the nutritional status of older adults are not just connected — they’re integrally related. Declining oral health affects the foods a person can enjoy. Without a nutritious diet, oral health can decline. “Interrelationships Between Nutrition and Oral Health in Older Adults,” the topic of the latest issue of The Gerontological Society of America’s What’s Hot newsletter, addresses these important aspects of health from research, clinical, practice, and policy perspectives. “This report shows the circular relationship between oral health and nutrition,” said Rose Ann DiMariaGhalili, PhD, a member of the content development faculty who is with the College

of Nursing and Health Professions at Drexel University. “Without a healthy mouth to chew food and begin the digestive process, nutritional status suﬀers. Without adequate nutrients, oral health often declines, muscles weaken, gum tissues become infected, bone supporting the teeth resorbs, and teeth decay and may be lost. And the process repeats.” The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened an already-bad situation for many people, including older adults who need to stay at home and those with reduced income. “Social determinants of health — lack of dental providers, living in food deserts with little access to transportation, and delaying care to avoid the virus — have worsened oral health status,”

said Michèle J. Saunders, DMD, of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. “Tooth pain, broken teeth, caries, interruptions in restorative care of the mouth — all of these make eating a healthy diet with plenty of vegetables and fruits that much more diﬃcult. “When there are disparities in oral health care, this situation is exacerbated.” The importance of a cohesive interprofessional team focusing on nutrition and oral health is another important thread in this issue of What’s Hot. The nutritional status and oral health of older adults should be assessed during all routine examinations and hospitalizations, the report explains.

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