Lifestyles After 50 - 2011

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After 50Lifestyles

Senior Living GuideSpecial Pull-Out Section

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AUBURN SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER

808 Ninth Street SE, Auburn | Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm; Mon.-Wed. 5-9pm253-931-3016 | www.auburnwa.gov

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Th e Auburn Senior Activity Center enhances the quality of life of senior adults in the community through social, recreational, health and wellness, edu-cational, and nutritional services and programs.

Th e center, 808 Ninth St. SE, serves individuals 50 and over for a variety of activities and social needs.

Th e center is open from Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with ex-tended activity evenings Monday-Wednesday from 5-9 p.m.

Th e center produces a regular activities brochure that lists upcoming classes, activities and events and off ers opportunities to get involved either as volun-teers or as participants.

Recreational opportuni-ties include hiking and nature walks, snowshoeing,

dance and exercise classes, travel options, volleyball, Wii Bowling, kayaking,

Center of great opportunities for many seniors

Center by the numbers: 2010

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pickle ball and drop-in play in the pool room. Th ere is also an open jam and dance twice a month.

Th e center hosts a variety of special events and luncheon celebrations. Th ere is a daily lunch program, a monthly supper club and a monthly coff ee hour with the mayor and Au-burn City councilmembers.

A food pantry is off ered twice a

month providing access to a wide variety of items such as cereals, grains, cheeses, spices, raisins, juice and soup at bulk discount prices.

Educational and learning opportu-nities are off ered through book club, computer classes, driver’s safety, Span-ish classes, and art and creative writing classes.

A variety of health and wellness programs are off ered each session, including foot care, blood pressure

clinics, massage, and health and well-ness coaching. On-going social time at the center includes games such as Mah Jongg, Scrabble, Bingo, dominoes, Pinochle, Contract Bridge, and puzzles as well as a coff ee bar and movie days.

To learn more about programs at the Auburn Senior Activity Center or those off ered through Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation, please call 253-931-3016 or visit www.auburnwa.gov.

Senior hikers from the Auburn area covered the

Naches Loop trail along the east side

of Mount Rainier last year. The day

hike provided many breathtaking

scenes, including one of Dewey Lake in the background.

Hikers covered more than 3,200 miles in

the Senior Center Hiking program

last year. COURTESY PHOTO

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It is my strong belief that we have bought the lie that getting older equates to the deteriora-tion of our physical con-dition, and we should simply expect pain, pills and surgeries.

But what if we could change the future of our health, starting now?

Since World War II, the rate of diabetes incidents has gone up 700 percent, ac-cording to the Wellness Councils of America. Pre-diabetes symptoms and metabolic syndrome also have increased, and there appears to be no medical solution in sight.

Despite new forms of insulin and an abun-dance of bioengineered medications, more than 45 percent of Ameri-can adults are labeled

as “overweight” and another 30 percent are weighing in at “obese” – both contributing to Type II Diabetes.

Not only that, but the Cleveland Heart Clinics’ most recent statistics shows that the pre-dia-

betes/diabetes population has increased from 12 per-cent in 1990 to 27 percent in 2011. America is facing a diabe-

tes epidemic. With clothing, furni-

ture, airlines, businesses and manufacturers ac-commodating our ever growing waistlines, the question is to be begged – is our entire culture cooperating with the disease and treating the symptoms or uprooting the cause of the problem altogether?

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To enjoy a comfortable retirement lifestyle, you’ll need to have adequate fi nancial resources in place. And that means you must plan for the expected – but prepare for the unexpected.

In planning for the “expected” aspects of your retirement, consider these factors:

tirement lifestyle – What do you want to do during your retirement years? Spend

more time with

ily? Volunteer? Open your own

expectations of your retirement

tate, to a large extent, your savings and investment strategies.

you’ve established a vision for your retirement lifestyle, you can begin to estimate

the expenses you expect to incur during your retirement years.

can expect to receive income from a variety of sources: Social

time employment and investments, such as your IRA, 401(k) and any taxable investment accounts you

estimate about how much income all these sources could provide.

ing to provide a signifi cant

come, you need to carefully manage annual withdrawals

withdrawal rate is key in helping to ensure your portfolio provides for your needs as long as you need it.

ance rate – Related to your portfolio withdrawal rate is your portfolio reliance rate – how much you rely on your portfolio to provide income. For instance, if you will need $50,000 per year in retirement, and $30,000 will come from your portfolio, your reliance rate will be 60 percent ($30,000 divided

rate will help determine how sensitive your strategy might be to outside events, such as

market fl uctuations.While you need to be

familiar with these expected

pared for the unexpected aspects, such as these:

expect – How long you can expect to live is somewhat of a mystery. If you were to live longer than you

nancially prepared? To help make sure your money lasts throughout your lifetime,

sider investments that can provide you with a lifetime income stream.

age infl ation rate of three percent, your cost of living will double in about 24 years. Th at’s why, even in retirement, you will need

ity stocks to ensure you can maintain your desired retirement lifestyle. But if

the unexpected happens, and infl ation takes off at a

age level, you may need to consider a greater amount of investments that off er the potential for rising income.

you’re on Medicare, which won’t cover everything, you

expected, such as a lengthy illness or the need for some

insure” to a certain extent by setting aside funds in a liquid, stable account.

By positioning your investment portfolio for both the expected and the unexpected, you can go a long way toward enjoying the retirement lifestyle you seek. So plan ahead – and

ments as time goes by.Greg Dobbs is a fi nancial ad-

visor for Edward Jones. Contact him at 253-931-1895 or [email protected].

Plan for the expected, but prepare for the unexpected

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People who are lonely and isolated in their senior years tend to be in poorer physical and mental health than their contemporaries who are in loving relation-ships.

Th ese are the fi ndings of a recent study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior that inves-tigated links between social connections and health in older adults.

“Feelings of loneliness and isolation can aff ect older adults’ health in a number of ways. Th ey can, for example, create stress, lower self-esteem or contribute to depression, all of which can have physical health consequences – either by aff ecting a person’s lifestyle choices or through direct eff ects on the body,” said Dr. Erin York Corn-well, a sociology professor at Cornell University and lead author of the study report.

Social isolation may even shorten your life expectan-cy, according to Dr. James Lynch, author of “Th e Broken Heart: Th e Medical Consequences of Loneli-ness.” Human beings are social creatures throughout their lives.

As people grow older, their need for social inter-action remains the same, but their ability to satisfy this need may become di-minished: Th ey retire and lose contact with former co-workers; their children grow up and move away; they become widowed or divorced; their circle of friends shrinks.

As a result, many elders fi nd themselves increasingly deprived of the important benefi ts of companionship. Life becomes less satisfy-ing and loses its meaning. Consequences are oft en severe depression and lack of will to live.

“Suicide is more common among older Americans than any other age group,”

according to Jane E. Brody, a columnist for the New York Times who writes on issues of personal health.

While people 65 and older account for 12 percent of the population, they represent 16 percent to 25 percent of the suicides. Four out of fi ve suicides in older adults are men. And among white men over 85, the suicide rate – 50

per 100,000 men – is six times that of the general population.

Older widowers and divorcees are at the highest

risk. When wives die or move away, their husbands’ social connections oft en cease as well, especially when the women did most of the social networking. “Men are poorly prepared for retirement and don’t know how to fi ll in the hours and maintain a sense of usefulness when they stop working,” said Dr. Martha L. Bruce, a professor of sociology and psychiatry at Weill Medical College of Cornell Univer-sity.

“Many older people despair over the quality of their lives at the end of life. (We) think that sadness is a hallmark of depression. But more oft en in older people it’s anhedonia – they’re not enjoying life,” Dr. Bruce added.

Conversely, having loved ones to spend time with, making new friends and sharing experiences and in-terests with others can help decrease the susceptibility to loneliness, depression and illness.

Nurturing new relation-ships and even falling in love again can bring back a renewed zest for life. Research has shown that se-niors who remain sexually active enjoy better physical and emotional health than those who do not, accord-ing to Dr. Andrew Weil, professor of medicine and

director of the Program for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona and best-selling author of numerous books on health and wellness, including “Healthy Aging – A Life-long Guide to Your Physical and Spiritual Well-being.” “Th e youth culture would have us believe that sexual pleasure is the birthright of the young, that old people shouldn’t be thinking about

sex, and that imagining old people having sex is distasteful. None of this is true. (Physical contact) is a basic requirement for optimum health,” he added. “Th is need does not dimin-ish with age.”

Th ankfully, the baby boomers are less inhibited in this regard than previ-ous generations may have been. Today’s 55-plus crowd defi nitely does not think the party is over any time soon. And they know where to look for love in all the right places – via the Internet, of course.

Memberships of dating sites are booming, and the older demographics are growing the fastest. “With so many older Americans unat-tached, living independent-ly into their later years, and increasingly comfortable using the Internet, they, too, are logging on for love,” observed Stephanie Rosen-bloom in an article for the New York Times (Oct. 6), titled “Second Love at First Click.”

Not everyone is looking for true love, let alone mar-riage. But companionship and romance are in high

demand and the dating industry is happy to help.

Living longer and healthier as we grow older through sound nutrition, physical exercise and men-tal activity is very impor-tant, but it’s only a worthy goal if the experience is enjoyable and gratifying – and that includes love.

Timi Gustafson R.D. is a clinical dietitian and author of the book “Th e Healthy Diner – How to Eat Right and Still Have Fun”®, which is available on her blog, “Food and Health with Timi Gustafson R.D.” (www.timigustafson.com), and at amazon.com.

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When it comes to medicine, it is vital for the patient to understand that medical care is different than health care. Health is largely a function of how people take responsibility for their own actions and given the resources and education to do so.

Standard westernized medicine is not encouraging a healthy, responsible culture. Because so often the medi-cal arena is not promoting health from the beginning, the health care system has become specialized in what the late Robert F. Allen, PhD, calls the “management of victims” – practicing patch-up medicine via surgery, coronary care units, kidney dialysis machines and cancer therapy and treatments or simply putting patients on more pills than they can handle.

Diabetes, as an example, has become so prevalent in the doctor’s office that the disease seems to have overshadowed the funda-

mental principles of health and healthy living.

Without education and personal responsibility in action, a cultural trans-formation is not easily attained. Patients need to be empowered with the knowledge they need to take charge of their health within the context of their needs and genetic endow-ment.

With one patient at a time, we can be a part of transforming medicine from prevention to wellness.

Dr. R. Graham Reedy has worked in the medical arena for more than 40 years and practices sports and activity family medicine with his team at Sports Activity Medicine in Auburn. He was team physician of the NFL’s Oakland Raid-ers with John Madden from 1971-1976. Dr. Reedy taught sports and family practice for the University of Washington Medical School. He is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Family Practice and Preventive Medicine. To learn more, visit www. sportsactivitymd.com.

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Keeping things in balance: Institute offers tips on fall prevention

Falls are the most com-mon cause of injury in the United States, particu-larly among older adults. Whether it’s a slip on wet or icy pavement or a trip on a rug or stairway, the risk of bruises, broken bones and back and head injuries is significant.

“Most people fall due to a lack of attention, rushing around or accidental situa-tions, but some individuals are actually at greater risk for falling,” said Joseph Caccavo, physical therapist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. “Older adults, as well as those with a history of low blood pressure, stroke or neurologi-cal disorders, vision deficits or balance problems, as well as those taking certain medications, all face greater challenges.”

The good news is that there are ways to minimize the risk of falling by making simple changes around the home and workplace, and improving balance with proper training and exercise.

To help reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls and improve balance, Kessler Institute offers the follow-ing recommendations:

good condition and remove throw rugs.

and rooms of clutter and other obstacles.

electrical wires or cords.

adequate both inside and outside the home – espe-cially on stairways. Install automatic light sensors, timers or night lights.

in each room or carry a cordless phone with you to avoid having to rush to answer a call.

swivel chairs and chairs with wheels.

banisters are secure.

bars in showers and bathtubs and place non-slip strips or

use a rubber-backed bath mat when you step out.

on uneven, wet or icy pave-ments.

-mands and on focus on the activity at hand.

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experiencing problems with balance, dizziness or falling should be examined by a physician.

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Pacifi c’s knitters and cro-cheters are at it again.

Th e Touch of Home Tuesday Club donated 240 caps this week to Click for Babies, a program aimed to raise awareness about infant crying and the risks of shaken baby syndrome.

Th e caps will be distrib-uted to SBS-aff ected fami-lies at birthing hospitals throughout the state.

Auburn’s Tara Mitchell, founder of nevershake.com and member of the Washington State Shaken Baby Task Force, was on hand at the Pacifi c Com-munity Center on Tuesday to accept the donation for the statewide campaign.

“It is very much appreci-ated,” Mitchell said. “Th e

club here does so many things for the community. Th ey really stepped up.”

Mitchell is the mother of Kyle, a shaken baby syndrome survivor, abused by Mitchell’s fi rst husband in 1999.

Tara maintains a bright outlook as she leads a cam-paign to help others. Her son has made signifi cant strides since those terribly diffi cult days as a baby.

“I am one of the lucky ones,” Tara said. “My son survived his assault … even though he still has devel-opmental and behavioral challenges.”

Also on hand was Pacifi c’s Jamie Th ompson, whose 2-year-old son Colby has made signifi cant strides since being severely shaken allegedly by a babysitter.

By knitting caps, the

group is helping to educate parents about the “period of purple crying,” a time when babies cry more than at any other time that can be very frustrating for parents.

Th e knitting group meets regularly at the Pacifi c Community Center to knit and crochet wool items for a variety of projects. Th e club has produced lap robes for injured soldiers and helmet liners for troops on patrol overseas.

Th e club welcomes new members. Th e group meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the center, 103 3rd Ave. SE, Pacifi c. To learn more, call 253-931-8289.

To join the eff ort or to learn more about the purple newborn baby caps eff ort, please visit www.clickforba-bies.org.

Devoted knitters and crocheters from the Pacifi c Community Center gathered last week to donate 240 purple caps to the Click for Babies campaign. Jamie Thompson, far left, and her 2-year-old son, Colby, joined the morning ceremony. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter

Pacific club goes to work to help others in need

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