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however, Brown has ing service, asks her clients is: “What percentage
reactivated old friend- of your social connections are work related, and
ships, and with her what percentage are based on other connec-
now retired husband, tions?”
Dave, they’ve forged Answers, says Geber, “vary from one end of
new ones. the spectrum to the other.”
Indeed, the years re- “For those who are still tied socially to work
shape social networks, [colleagues], I suggest starting to shift that by
but they are often reacquainting themselves with old friends who
more satisfying than may have fallen off their radar, neighbors they
ever. never really met, and people from their place of
“Older people have a worship.
strong desire to seek “Gyms are sometimes good places to form
meaning in life,” social connections,” she adds. “It just takes
Streeter explains, “and opening your mouth instead of keeping your
thus they are more head down and attending to business.”
likely to move away — Brown, a former salesperson who readily
or completely drop — admits, “shy is not a term that applies to me,”
connections who are relates that she struck up conversation with a
“I had very little social contact through the six
not important to them.” neighbor who she never had time to get to know
years I spent caring for my father-in-law,” relates
previously.
Avis Brown, resident of Morgan Hill, California,
Now that Brown, her husband, and their neigh-
who continually commuted to the East Coast for
caregiving.
The connections bor are all retired, “we get together with them
Here, a look at situations where connections three or four times a year.”
“It is amazing when you are emersed in care-
can break, but which also provide an opportuni- Striking up a conversation isn’t easy for the shy,
giving for that number of years,” Brown
ty to keep and forge more meaningful ones: however. Start small … literally, suggest Rawlins.
explains, “your brain shuts down in other areas.
“Just say hello and make small talk,” he explains.
My friends were supportive but I wasn’t reaching • Looking at retirement. As time goes on, friendships may develop.
out to them.” One of the key questions that Sara Zeff Geber,
In the years since her father-in-law’s death, PhD, owner of LifeEncore, a retirement consult-
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Addicted seniors a serious problem:
Opioid use among the older population
The public is quickly learning that drug opioids can set in after just a few days.
abuse goes beyond the illegal substances Discomfort and side effects can occur when
that are purchased on the street. Abuse of the pills are stopped. Opioids can decrease
drugs extends to the prescription pain at first, but many people find they can
medications sitting in many medicine be less effective over time. As a result,
cabinets. patients need to take greater amounts.
While teenagers and young adults may be Although many people can take opioids in
the first to be stereotyped as prescription small doses for short periods of time
drug abusers, seniors may have unwittingly without problems, many find themselves
become mixed up in one of the most overcome by a troubling addiction. Some
misused prescription classes: opioid pain doctors prefer not to use opioids as a first
relievers. line of treatment for chronic pain.
The problem of opioid abuse has been a Another possible risk of opioids among
growing issue for years. The National seniors is that the medication can cause
Institute on Drug Abuse estimates 2.1 disorientation that may lead to falls and
million people in the United States suffer fractures. The senior care resource A Place
from substance abuse of opioid pain for Mom also says that prescription
relievers. Older patients are increasingly narcotics may increase risk of respiratory
and repeatedly prescribed opioids to address arrest. What’s more, an older body may not
chronic pain from arthritis, cancer and absorb and filter medicines as effectively as
other problems that become more apparent younger bodies can. This means that older
as people age. adults might become addicted to or have
Data from U.S. Medicare recipients found side effects from a prescription drug at a
that, in 2011, roughly 15 percent of seniors lower dose.
were prescribed an opioid after being Opioid abuse is a problem for all Seniors concerned about opioids can
discharged from the hospital. When age groups, including seniors. discuss other options with their doctors,
followed up on three months later, 42 such as nonopioid medications and
percent were still taking the medication. opioid poisoning over the past 10 years. alternative therapies for pain management,
Fast forward to 2015, and almost one-third AARP also indicates nearly three million like massage or acupuncture. If opioids are
of all Medicare patients were prescribed Americans age 50 or older have started to prescribed, ask for the lowest dose and don’t
opioid painkillers by their physicians, says take painkillers for reasons beyond what exceed the time frame for taking the
AARP. The Canadian Institute for Health their doctors prescribed. Experts from the medicine. Only take the pills when
Information says adults between the ages of Physicians for Responsible Opioid absolutely necessary, and never mix opioids
45 and 64 and seniors age 65 and older had Prescribing warn that dependence on with alcohol or other substances.
the highest rates of hospitalizations due to MCS
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All the
Right
Moves
For aging women, it’s vital to keep moving for better health
By Lisa Iannucci increased cholesterol and for obesity, diabe-
tes, high blood pressure and heart disease.
It’s undeniable that women are busy working, This all happens by not moving.”
raising families and being caretakers for their This is even more important for women who
aging parents. Unfortunately, while this makes it already have established cardiovascular dis-
seem like they are incredible active, it really isn’t ease. According to the American Heart
enough to keep them healthy. Association (AHA), heart disease remains the
“Women truly don’t put self-care as the number number one killer of American women, 43
one part of our process,” says Dr. Sharagim S. million of whom are affected by the condi-
Kemp, DO, a family physician with Northern tion. A recent study by Johns Hopkins
Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, New York. Medicine researchers showed that more than
“We just don’t know how to make the time any- half of the women who have cardiovascular
more because our lives just get busier and many disease – including coronary artery disease,
of our activities now keep us indoors. Then, we stroke, heart failure, heart rhythm distur-
get into these comfort zones about how our bod- bances and peripheral artery disease – do not
ies look and feel and don’t know how to get out get enough physical activity and those num-
of it, so we don’t move more.” bers have grown over the last decade.
Unfortunately, a more sedentary lifestyle is How do you add more physical activity into
detrimental to your overall health, especially as an already busy day or even get started if
you age. “Your metabolism slows down and you you’re more of a couch potato? “Make very
don’t burn fat and calories the way you used to,” realistic, small changes, one at a time and see
says Kemp. “As a result, you’re at risk for how they make you feel,” says Kemp.
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For example, maybe you already walk your
dog in the morning, but it’s a short walk. “Add
an extra three minutes,” she says. “Then, when
that’s not so hard, add another goal.”
According to the Department of Health and
Human Services, your activity goals should add
up to at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic
activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activi-
ty a week, or a combination of both. “Once you
work your way up and start to feel the endor-
phins from exercising, you’ll want to keep feel-
ing that way and keep doing it,” says Kemp.
Linda Melone, a Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialist and founder of
AgelessAfter50.com, said it’s easiest to add
activity to your day by dovetailing off some-
thing you’re currently doing.
“The idea is to have one activity act as a “trig-
ger” or reminder to do the other,” she says. “For
example, we all wait on line, so when you’re
stuck at the supermarket or airport, don’t just
stand there. Tighten your abdominals and focus piece of fitness tubing or a foam fitness roller on counter. “Do squats while folding clothes (one
on pulling your belly button in towards your your chair so you have to move them out of the squat per item) or loading the dishwasher,” she
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times.” Game of Thrones or use the foam fitness roller items on high shelves.
If you find yourself sitting too much while to stretch out during commercials.” Little by little, the changes add up and you’ll find
anxiously awaiting the newest episodes of your Contrary to the famous saying, a watched pot yourself movin’ on up to a healthier new you.
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“Osteoporosis is a silent disease, there are drugs. Plus, eat a diet full of other nutrients 5. Vitamin D
no outward clues that it exists and your essential to bone health. Vitamin D is needed for calcium
doctor can’t tell if it’s there by just looking
at you,” said Dr. Diane Schneider, retired
2. Activity absorption. Women over 50 need 600 IUs
Any weight-bearing exercise is good for the daily. The sun is the primary source of
associate professor of clinical medicine at vitamin D, but cold climates don’t offer
University of California, San Diego, and the bones. This includes activities like walking,
jogging, dancing and weight lifting. If you adequate light year round, and people are
author of “The Complete Book of Bone concerned about unprotected exposure.
Health” (Prometheus Books, 2011). Sounds have low bone density in your spine, consult
with a physical therapist to learn safe Foods don’t have enough vitamin D for bone
dire, but there are plenty of things you can support, so take a supplement.
do promote healthy bones at any age, even if exercises and proper form.
you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis. 6. Medications
1. Building Bones Following a good diet and leading an active
lifestyle can help you to decrease your risk
“Our bones have to carry us through a of bone loss and fracture, but if you are in
lifetime,” said Dr. Lani Simpson, a the osteoporosis range, drug therapy is
chiropractor and Certified Clinical standard. Most medications for osteoporosis
Densitometrist from Berkley, California, prevent bone loss, though some promote
and author of “Dr. Lani’s No Nonsense bone formation. Discuss the risks of each
Bone Health Guide” (Hunter House, 2014). medication with your doctor, the length of
Protecting them should be a lifelong process. treatment and be sure that your needs are
When consulting with a patient, Simpson reassessed regularly.
explores medical history, diet and lifestyle.
“If someone is losing bone mass, I want to
know why,” she said. It may be that a patient 3. Balance
is simply losing bone mass due to a
“No matter what your bone density is, if
reduction in estrogen, but if they are having
you don’t fall, you are unlikely to break
issues with calcium absorption, as someone
your bones,” says Schneider. Do an activity
who has inflammatory bowel disease or
regularly that builds balance. This could be
celiac disease would, it’s important for bone
as simple as standing on one leg while you
health to manage those conditions.
brush your teeth or as complex as utilizing a
For healthy bones, Schneider suggests
balance ball for training. Yoga and tai chi are
focusing on the ABCDs of bone health:
weight-bearing exercises that are also good
activity, balance, calcium, vitamin D and
for balance. 7. Diet and Supplementation
“Bone is very complex, it needs a variety of
4. Calcium nutrients to be healthy,” said Simpson.
Women over the age of 50 should get 1,200 She recommends eating a diet consisting of
mg of calcium every day. Low-fat dairy, a variety of whole foods that provide all the
green leafy vegetables, broccoli, legumes, nutrients needed for bone health and taking
beans, almonds, sesame seeds, molasses, supplements to make up for the rest.
salmon and tofu are all good sources of Protein, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc,
calcium. If you don’t get enough calcium vitamin A, vitamin K and B vitamins are all
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Protect Yourself,
Vaccinate Yourself
The return of the measles and other vaccines important for the 50+ set
By Lisa Iannucci was never vaccinated for anything but polio,” got a later version of the vaccine. That’s why
says the New York City resident. Thanks to if you’re older, it is advised to check if you’re
In 2000, the measles were declared elimi- the recent cases of measles affecting the New immune or not. It’s not unreasonable if you
nated from the U.S. Nineteen years later, this York area, Kino contacted her doctor to were born between 1963 to 1968 to get
contagious disease of the respiratory system check her immunity and her doctor con- another shot of the vaccine.”
is back, with hundreds of cases confirmed in firmed that she needed a vaccination. The This becomes more important if you, say,
more than 20 states across the country. MMR vaccine protects against measles, work around children or even babysit your
According to the Centers for Disease mumps and rubella. grandchildren and they are exposed. “A nor-
Control and Prevention, measles is a highly However, Valerie Cluzet, MD, an infectious mal person with a normal immune system can
contagious virus that lives in the nose and disease specialist with Health Quest in get a dose of the MMR if they get it within
throat mucus of an infected person and can Poughkeepsie, New York, says that the three days of being exposed,” says Cluzet.
be spread through coughing and sneezing. chance that most people over 50 who were The symptoms of measles sounds like a reg-
Here’s the kicker – the disease can live up to born in the United States and are up-to-date ular respiratory illness – high fever, cough,
two hours in the air after the infected person on their MMR vaccine will get infected with runny nose, and red, watery eyes. However,
has coughed or sneezed, even if they already measles is minimal. a few days after the symptoms start, tiny
left the room. The CDC also states that the “If you’ve had two doses of the MMR vac- white spots – known as Koplik spots – may
measles are so contagious that if one person cine, you’re considered immune,” says appear inside the mouth, followed by a rash
has it, 90% of those close to that person who Cluzet. “Some people who received the early and possible high fever. Measles can progress
are not immune will also become infected. version of the vaccine in the 1960s may not into such complications as pneumonia and
This frightens 62-year-old Carol Kino. “I have gotten as good immunity as those who encephalitis (swelling of the brain).
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“Measles can kill,” says Cluzet. “Most of that can last for months, if not years, related
the data are for children because that’s who’s to the shingles.”
been getting it, but if you look at the statis- • Pneumococcal vaccine: Last, but definite-
tics, about one in 2,000 people who get the ly not least, you should be immunized against
measles will die. More importantly, one in 20 pneumococcal disease, which can cause many
will get pneumonia, and about one in 4 will types of illnesses, including ear infections and
be hospitalized.” meningitis. The CDC recommends the pneu-
Just being hospitalized can bring its own mococcal conjugate vaccine for all adults 65
complications. “Especially if you’re an older years or older, and people 2 through 64 years
adult,” says Cluzet. “Even though measles old with certain medical conditions. They
doesn’t have a high mortality rate, the com- also recommend the pneumococcal polysac-
plication rate is relatively high.” charide vaccine for all adults 65 years or older,
The best defense against measles is a strong people 2 through 64 years old with certain
offense, so if you’re unsure if you’ve been medical conditions, and adults 19 through 64
exposed or if you have immunity, contact years old who smoke cigarettes.
your doctor. While you are there, discuss “This is important at preventing the most
your other vaccinations as well, such as: common cause of pneumonia, but also at
• Flu vaccine: Although flu season is wrap- • Herpes zoster vaccine: Also known as the preventing the more severe infections that
ping up for the year, make a note on your cal- shingles vaccine, it is recommended for people come with the pneumonia bacteria,” says
endar to get your flu shot before the next sea- 60 years old or older. “Shingles is a viral Cluzet.
son strikes. “Even if it doesn’t stop you from infection – the same virus that causes chicken- All of these vaccinations are important, so
getting the flu, it can give you a milder flu and pox – that causes a painful rash on either the don’t skip any of them. “Vaccinations are an
prevent hospitalization and complications,” left or the right side of your torso,” says easy way to prevent complications and possi-
says Cluzet. The CDC recommends that those Cluzet. “There are some rare complications ble infections,” says Cluzet. “So even though
who are 65 years and older get the vaccine from shingles, like pneumonia and brain it doesn’t seem like it’s doing anything, pre-
because of a greater risk of serious complica- infection, but more commonly people can get vention is really important.”
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Working For a Better Retirement
Not ready to call it quits for good? Working longer, the right way,
could increase your lifespan — and your enjoyment of retirement
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia women are currently working, double the share of what it was in the
late 1980’s.
No doubt you’ve heard: Many Female 65-plus workers tend to have a strong career identity and
Baby Boomers will be delaying “greater satisfaction in their jobs six to eight years before their six-
retirement, even after they’ve ties,” Goldin says.
reached the age to receive Social Not that the road to a continued career is always smooth, however.
Security benefits. Take Gloria Dunn, who was 69 when the 2008 recession hit, and
That message has been in the forced her to shutter her organizational behavior consulting firm.
headlines ever since the economy She then spent six years exploring ways to replace the sense of pur-
cratered circa 2008, and unem- pose work brought her. “I joined a Rotary Club, and volunteered in
ployment rose, especially among my community, and attended business and social club meetings. “
males. Still, nothing replaced the passion of her work. Then, Dunn says
To be sure, the financial hit has she read an article about a retirement coach and it was her “aha”
been keeping many in the work- moment.
force longer than they once Thinking her 25 years coaching employees in her consulting prac-
expected, and the bitterness of a tice, as well as being a “forced” retiree herself, was a good pre-requi-
lay-off lingers. site, Dunn also took a course for certification in retirement coaching.
But here’s a little sweetener: A Now, Dunn says her second career “satisfies my inner need” better
recent study funded by the than any of the alternatives she explored.
National Institute on Aging found that delaying retirement by just
one year is associated with an 11 percent lower risk of mortality
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Preparing by dreaming identified, “Driven Achievers,” who love the intrinsic nature of
their work.
While some, like Dunn, encounter an abrupt end to work, those
who are fortunate enough to call their own exit benefit from some
planning, says Maddy Dychtwald, co-founder of Age Wave. Enjoying the fringe benefits
A study by Age Wave and Merrill Lynch showed that slightly Another category of post-retirement workers is “Earnest Earners”
more than half of people who want to work after retirement spent who need income.
about two years preparing and researching opportunities, whether And a paycheck in and of itself can have the healthy effect of
it’s within or outside of their current career. reducing stress and money worries.
“You talk it over with your spouse or partner, thinking about how If a job is not too physically taxing or emotionally burdensome –
much you want to work, and when,” Dychtwald says. involving hostility and stress from clients or co-workers – it offers
“I would always also advise talking to your current employer,” other healthy advantages, Maestas says.
says Dychtwald, noting that “Work is strongly correlated with social interaction,” agrees Geoff
many firms fear a skill drain of Sanzenbacher of the Boston College Center for Retirement
their workforce, and may be Research. “And social interaction is connected to mental stimula-
willing to offer an appealing tion. In fact, because people vary a lot in the amount of social inter-
post-retirement job. action they have after retirement, a job for many is a way to get a
Some sixty percent of pre- minimum amount of interaction without making an effort,”
retirees indicate that they’d like Sanzenbacher says.
to pursue a new line of work, When a retiree doesn’t want or need a paycheck, however, there are
however, Dychtwald says. A ways to mimic many of the benefits that those in post-retirement
two-year timeline helps define careers receive from their job, Dychtwald says.
where realistic new opportuni- Volunteering on a regular basis – replicating some of the structure
ties lie. one would find in paid work – can also provide a powerful sense of
No matter what a pre-retiree purpose and spur more socialization, she adds.
plans to do, she also advises
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1. Take Classes “For example, I was very involved groups.
Classes let you increase your skills and in choral music when I was in high 4. Exercise
meet people at the same time. They’re espe- Whether it’s joining a gym or going to yoga
cially good for people who love to learn, school, and I haven’t done it
classes, finding a group of people exercise with
Berger says. She recommends finding some- since. So when I retired it was on regularly will lead to other social interactions
thing like the OASIS program in her native the top of my list.” - Virginia Berger and deeper relationships.
San Diego. Berger knows that this is true in her own
The program offers low-cost classes for and met others at the same time. He really life. She joined a yoga class for an opportunity
adults over 50 that cover everything from phi- enjoyed working with dogs, so he decided to to exercise, but the group became something
losophy to exercise. Many community colleges spend time volunteering with the Humane more and continued to spend time together. “I
or other education centers across the country Society. “Choosing the right volunteer activity now belong to a book group that’s mostly
offer similar free or discounted courses. can be your life’s purpose,” she says. made up of people who were in that yoga
class,” she says.
2. Volunteer Berger recommends visiting
Serving others lets retired adults both find a VolunteerMatch.com, an online service that 5. Social Media
purpose and meet people at the same time. matches people’s strengths and skills with vol- A 2015 Pew Research Center report revealed
Oehser explains that she once had a client who unteer-driven organizations that need them. that the fastest growing age cohort joining
had retired, divorced and moved across the 3. Join Clubs or Common social media is those 65 and older.
country. She didn’t have a social network and “As grandparents often that’s the only way
felt very alone.
Interests we get to follow our grandchildren who might
Oehser often urges her clients to join clubs, be across the country, so I think more and
“She started volunteering for a homeless
whether it’s something like a book club or more retirees are going on Facebook,” Berger
shelter at a community around here,” she says.
common interest club. “Women are far more says.
“Not only did that have a huge impact on her
likely to do that than men,” she says. “Many Her clients tell her that they wind up find-
whole happiness quotient, but she met this
men say ‘I’m not doing it.’” ing a larger community online. “I’ve heard
group of people that she’s become close friends
But the results can pay off. If you’re not sure from my clients that they went online and
with. It was a wonderful success for her.”
what’s available in your area, take a look at found people from their past that they’ve lost
Berger recalls a similar experience with a
online resources like Meetup.com, which lists touch with,” she says.
client who found a purpose for his retirement
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continued from page 19 types of chemical peels — light,
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2. Chemical Peels is cleansed, then the peel is
Chemical peels are chemical brushed onto your skin and
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Myths about chemical peels: stinging, skin flaking and
“People often think chemical irritation are common after all
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34. Thomas Hobbes’s “De __” 9. Nova __, province
35. Copyreads 10. Inhabited
38. Talk 11. Breathing
39. Endangered 12. Partner to pains
41. Snag 13. Immature insects
42. Comedienne Tyler 18. The back
44. Castrate a male animal 24. Heavy club
45. Taj Mahal site 26. Edible fish
46. Tending to concede 28. Lament for the dead
49. One who accepts 29. Woody climbing plants
51. Albanian capital 30. Small rooms for prisoners
55. Takes kids to school 31. Ottoman military commander
56. About Moon 32. “The Crow” actress Ling
60. __ Seamounts: underwater 33. A way of lopping off
volcanoes 36. Cigarette (slang)
61. __ Lilly, drug company 37. Helps little firms
62. Not working 39. Member of small discussion
64. Alaska nursing board group
65. Howl 40. Copyread
66. Muslim ruler title 43. V-shaped open trough
67. Famed arena 45. Pokes holes in
68. Back again for more food 47. Beloved “Captain”
69. Cheek 48. Resume
49. On a line at right angles
CLUES DOWN 50. Light up lamps
CLUES ACROSS 19. Shaft horsepower (abbr.) 1. Raccoonlike animal 52. Part of the psyche
1. Scottish tax 20. A way to express concentration 2. Small 53. Leeward Island
5. Filled with horror 21. Airline 3. Separates 54. 1960s counterculture activist
11. Type of music 22. Goes well with a carrot 4. Parties 57. Edible seaweed
14. Variety act 23. Length of pant leg 5. Automated teller machine 58. Imitator
15. Half-conscious state 25. Mark with a cut 6. One who earned his degree 59. Look at and comprehend
16. Discontinued European money 27. One who destroys completely 7. Dislike 63. Root mean square (abbr.)
17. Formal declaration 31. Greek sophist 8. Flowering plant
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