Palouse Seniors - Spring, 2013

Seniors find a sense of placeMoscow and Pullman senior groups celebrate decades of good times

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GUEST COLUMN

Dean Hare/Daily NewsKathy Slinker, center, asks Barbara Hisel, right, how much they should charge for the cups and mugs on the counter as Dave Osterom listens at the Habitat for Humanity warehouse store April 5 in Moscow.

Where is your home? Where do you spend your time and talents to

make the world a little better and brighter? There are many volun-teers who help Palouse Habitat for Humanity build homes with local families in need, most of whom work only for a day or so, and then move on. But there are a special few who choose to make Palouse Habitat their home, too.

They choose to share their unique skills and experience, their energy and enthusiasm. And they meet and work alongside new friends with a similar take on life – that it’s about helping others, and offering a hand up, not a

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By Patrick Grovesfor Palouse Seniors

Steve Bell has worked with senior citizens for 31 years.

“People have had unique lives that once

you hear their stories you’re just stunned and amazed,” said Bell, the senior coordinator at the Pull-man Senior Center.

Bell, 64, began working with senior citizens as a 23-year-old college student attending Eastern Washington University. For the past five years he has overseen the Pullman Senior Citizens Asso-ciation and the Pullman Senior Center, located on the first floor of Pullman City Hall. The as-sociation works with the City of Pullman to operate the center.

The association is in its sixth decade of serving seniors. It started as a women’s group in 1957 and became dedicated to senior citizens in 1958. In 2001, it became known as the non-profit Pullman Senior Citizens Associa-tion.

The center serves as an infor-mation hub and a place to social-ize. Bell said he brings in guest speakers to educate the seniors on issues like scams targeted toward the elderly.

Seniors can play cards and dominoes, complete jigsaw puzzles and go on trips. The center has

about 300 members, who pay $10 a year, excluding trip and special event costs.

“My favorite part of working at a senior center is finding activities and trips people don’t usually get to do,” Bell said.

He repeats trips and activities the seniors really enjoy, but he is always looking for “cutting edge” experiences, he said.

One program Bell started has been Wii Bowling. He said it took two years before three to four seniors became interested in play-ing. There are now 20 members who regularly play.

“Word of mouth helps build your organization,” Bell said. “They’re good at letting their friends know they’ve had a good time.”

Wii Bowling became such a favorite that Bell worked with Washington State University Athletics to organize a tournament between athletes and seniors. Last month, the center held its second annual Wii Bowling Challenge, which partnered one athlete with one senior to form 12 separate teams.

“To me that’s a unique oppor-tunity that seniors may not have thought they could compete with college athletes,” Bell said.

The interaction allows both students and seniors to see beyond preconceptions to change their perspectives, he said. Students

may realize that seniors are fun people with interesting stories to tell about their lives, and seniors may gain respect for students’ achievements and accomplish-ments, Bell said.

“That sometimes leads to a better understanding,” he said.

The goal of the center is to provide a place where seniors in the Palouse area can socialize, visit new places and learn new things, Bell said. He offers six- to eight-day trips each month for seniors to visit museums, attend live shows and have a “mystery trip.”

Bell said the day trips allow seniors to enjoy their retirement by going places they never before had time for.

“We’re one of the only cen-trally located senior centers that provides these activities,” Bell said.

The differ-ence between the Pullman Senior Center and

other organizations is it has a paid employee, whose job it is to create new activities, he said.

“The healthiest thing to do for a senior citizen is keeping them active,” Bell said, “and that’s physically, emotionally and mentally.”

Bell said there are about 100 members who regularly participate in events and trips.

“It’s like family sometimes,” he said. “The people that come here enjoy the socialization and it be-comes a daily life thing for them.”

Patrick Groves is a part-time news clerk for the Moscow-Pullman Daily News and journalism student at Washington State University. He can be reached at [email protected].

Pullman Senior Center remains a gathering placeCoordinator enjoys providing mix of education, entertainment and activities

Pullman Senior Citizens AssociationContact: Call (509)-338-3307 or email [email protected]: 325 SE Paradise St., City Hall, PullmanWebsite: www.pullman-wa.gov/departments/parks-a-recreation/senior-center--active-adultsMembership: $10 annually.

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Dean Hare/Daily NewsPullman seniors with April birthdays stand for a group photo April 5 at the Pullman Senior Center. Left to right: Janet Brandt, Darrel Bienz, Bev Dow, Betty Bienz, Dean Vanderwall, Joanne Worthy, Gloria Fischer and Max Huffaker.

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Center: Bill TerrioBottom Left: Seniors during the April birthdays party at the

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In Moscow, Friendly Neigh-bors celebrates entering its fifth decade caring for seniors. In its 40 years, the main point of the organiza-

tion hasn’t changed: try to feed as many senior citizens as possible.

“I think a lot of them don’t

feed themselves properly and we would like to see them stay healthy,” said President Bill Terrio.

Friendly Neighbors is a nonprofit organization that began in 1973 as a group of about 20 seniors who met twice a week at the Moose Lodge to provide nutritional services for seniors in the Moscow area. The organiza-tion officially became a non-profit

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Friendly Neighbors continues its mission

Dean Hare/Daily NewsBill Terrio carries Bingo cards during a Friendly Neighbors gathering at the Moscow Senior Center in the 1912 Center on April 5.See NEIGHBORS, Page 5

in 1978. Friendly Neighbors now resides in the 1912

Center and offers a senior lunch at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Great Room. The organization also delivers hot and frozen meals to seniors.

Terrio said it is important to feed seniors at least twice a week.

Glenna Taylor, 76, has been a member of the organization for five years and regularly attends the senior lunches.

“Why cook when you’re single and they’re right here?” Taylor said.

Friendly Neighbors has activities for seniors each day of the week, like computer instruction, card games and bingo.

Taylor said although she doesn’t often win play-ing bingo, it’s the people she plays with that make her want to come back every week.

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her to a lunch, she said. She en-joys the company when she eats or plays bingo, she said.

“If you could see us all together you could see us enjoying the idea of someplace to go for seniors,” Taylor said.

Terrio, 73, said he became president of Friendly Neigh-bors after members talked him into running for the volunteer position. He said he has been a member for two years.

“The people are just really friendly,” Terrio said. “I found I was accepted almost immediately.”

He joined the organization because of his sister, who teaches at the University of Idaho, he said.

Friendly Neighbors currently has 66 members, who pay $2 a year. In addition to providing food services, the organization also operates a senior center open to any senior citizen in the 1912 Center.

Atop some cabinets on the

right side in the back of the room there lay several jigsaw puzzles in seven different stacks waiting to be completed. On the left side there lay one completed jigsaw puzzle. Terrio explained there are about 12 members who work on the puzzles. On top of a table a jigsaw lay in construction. It featured the partial image of a toy shelf with a doll, dollhouse and rocking horse revealed through the members’ hard work.

The organization chose the name Friendly Neighbors Senior Citizens when it became a non-profit. The group decided to move from the Moose Lodge to the Old Post Office on Washington and Third Streets and raised almost $80,000 upon the Moscow City Counsel’s request.

From 1981 to 2000 Friendly Neighbors occupied the Com-munity Center, with short stays at The Moscow Elks Lodge during renovations.


Friendly NeighborsContact: Call (208)-882-1562 or email [email protected]: 1912 Center, 412 East Third St., Moscow, IDWebsite: users.moscow.com/srcenterMembership: 55 to use the senior center.

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EXERCISE

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Losing some weight is a goal for many people regardless of age. While youngsters and young adults might be

able to get away with a few extra pounds without suffering any significant consequences, older adults carrying some extra weight might be putting their overall health at considerable risk.

Shedding weight after the age of 50 is not always easy. As a person ages, muscle mass tends to dwindle while body fat has a ten-dency to increase. Since fat burns fewer calories than muscle, weight gain as a person ages is bound to happen. But that doesn’t mean such weight gain is inevitable. In fact, men and women willing to make certain changes with regard to diet and exercise can shed pounds after 50 while preventing future weight gain.

Diet

Men and women need fewer calories as they age. For example,

men and women in their 40s may need as many as 200 calories more per day than they will when they reach their 50s. Counting calories might seem difficult, so men and women in their 50s and older who don’t think they can count calories can try to eat more low-calorie foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Consuming fewer calories often requires changing dietary habits, not only with regard to what you’re eating but also how you’re eating and even how you shop for food. Men and women used to dining out for lunch every day can start bringing their own lunches so they can gain greater control of their daily caloric intake. For those who find they’re frequently too exhausted to cook each night, they can prepare meals in advance to have healthy, homemade meals waiting instead of always ordering take-out or delivery. When shopping for food, people should avoid doing so on an empty stomach so they’re less inclined to buy unhealthy snacks.

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Exercise is another essential component to shedding pounds after 50, though men and women over 50 should always consult a physician before they begin a new exercise regimen. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention points out that regular exercise can help older men and women prevent the onset of a host of ailments, including heart disease and diabetes. In addition, the CDC notes that regular physical activity as one ages helps muscles grow stronger, which increases the chances that an individual will be able to perform neces-sary daily activities without the assistance of others. Maintaining that independence into older adulthood is a goal for many men and women, and it’s a goal that’s far more realistic for men and women who exercise than it is for those who don’t.

When coupled with a healthy, low-calorie diet, routine exercise can help men and women over 50 shed extra weight and keep the weight off once it’s gone. Ac-cording to the CDC, older adults

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When Tom LaPointe got a call from a senior citizen wanting to

take her car to the body shop, he asked to look at it first. LaPointe, a car enthusiast, quickly realized it just needed a good cleaning and with three other volunteers the vehicle was washed, waxed and vacuumed.

“And she came out of her house and her breath was taken away,” said LaPointe, the ex-ecutive director of Moscow My Own Home. “It was so cool. She thought she was going to spend a lot of money on a paint job.”

My Own Home is a non-profit

organization that offers home maintenance, transportation, so-cial events, and infor-mational presenta-tions for se-nior citizens age 50 and up. My Own Home relies on volunteers from the community, universities and local high school. LaPointe estimates there are more than 100 volun-teers committed to the cause. Seniors need to be a member to reap the benefits of the organiza-tion, located at the Community Wellness Center in Moscow. It officially opened in July 2012,

LaPointe said. “The idea is we promote the

stability of local com-munities by allow-ing people – older Americans – to age in place, stay in their homes, continue

paying taxes, continue participat-ing in the community where they probably came to school – raised their kids,” LaPointe said.

The purpose of My Own Home is to address the future needs of retiring baby-boomers, he said. The organization is a part of the national Village to Village

Network, which connects non-profits similar to My Own Home across the country.

The Moscow village is the only one north of Colorado and between Seattle and Minneapolis, LaPointe said. The group cur-rently has a 20-person member-ship. Members can be either a single person or two people living at the same residence, he said.

“I guess the question we

should ask ourselves is ‘do we want seniors or older Americans to be able to age in place here in Moscow and is it wise to plan ahead and bring those services that we think we’ll need?’” he said.


My Own Home helps promote sense of place

Contributed PhotoTom LaPointe is the director of My Own Home.

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Last week we discussed some shoppers’ feelings of entitlement to cou-pon discounts, and the topic of senior citizen

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Dear Jill: I recently found a list of stores that offer senior discounts online. A well-known department store chain was listed as giving 50 percent off purchases to those ages 50 and older. I went to this store and asked for the discount, as I am much older than 50. They said they don’t have a senior discount. They also said another person had

also asked for it. I’m just wonder-ing, does this chain offer this? — Louise T.”

I removed the name of the store about which Louise was inquiring from her letter, as I can only imag-ine the hysteria (not to mention the legal trouble I could potentially face) if I named this store and a 50 percent senior discount in the same sentence! No, this major chain of stores is not offering a half-off discount to everyone over the age of 50. I’d be wary of any unofficial claims you might find online say-ing that a store is offering half-price discounts – that’s a pretty significant savings to potentially offer to half the population. How would the store stay in business? The best way to find out if a store offers a senior citizen discount is to go directly to the source – inquire at the store itself. Don’t rely on any unsubstantiated, unverified lists.

Dear Jill: Just read your article about senior discounts in the paper. Thought I would share this true story with you. My wife and

I were eating breakfast at a small mom-and-pop restaurant in Han-nibal, Mo. We finished our meal and we headed to the cashier to pay our bill. I asked the lady if they offered a senior citizen discount. She pointed to a sign behind the cash register that read, “Senior citi-zen discount - must be at least 80 years old and accompanied by both parents.” — George and Barb V.

Cute! George and Barb weren’t the only ones who sent in humor-ous stories of senior discounts. Reader Chris has a funny tale of seniors taking their discount entitlement too far.

Dear Jill: I enjoy your column each week, but this one I think will give you a giggle. In the mid-’80s I was in the Coast Guard sta-tioned in Miami, home of senior

early-bird restaurant specials and discounts.

At the time, a group of senior citizens was fighting an apartment complex in court. The seniors complained that the complex was giving “yuppie” discounts to people 20 to 40 years of age. The seniors argued that it was discrimi-nation and unfair to them. The news showed a courtroom full of seniors holding signs and chanting.

While the judge agreed, before he made a ruling, he also stated that if the county couldn’t have yuppie discounts, then seniors couldn’t have discounts either, because that was discriminating against yuppies.

The senior citizens’ action group and attorney dropped the complaint. I laughed out loud! I try to take advantage of military

discounts when I can, but don’t complain if I can’t. — Chris S.

Smart Living Tip: Establish-ments are not required to give senior discounts or any other kind of group-related discount for that matter. Stores and restaurants that offer discounts are making less profit on your purchase in the hope that you will return and patronize them regularly. Enjoy them, but don’t let a sense of en-titlement take over. Discounts, like coupons, are a gift – not a right – and promotions like these may come and go.

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TAKE A VACATION

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Those who have said goodbye to the work-a-day grind now have many hours to settle down and

relax. People who have continually put off vacations in lieu of work responsibilities may now have all the time they need to explore the world.

Traveling for seniors can be rewarding and relaxing. Those with a substantial retirement nest egg have numerous destinations at their disposal. Mature vacationers travel more frequently and stay longer than any other age group. Travel ranks among the top leisure activi-ties for men and women over 50, according to the Web site Suddenly Senior.

Seniors can find several travel advantages at their disposal. Also, thanks to special senior discounts, travel may be even more affordable than first expected.

While certain destinations are not always practical for certain age brackets, there are many places to which seniors can visit comfortably and enjoy a wealth of memories.

• Theme parks: Although theme parks may seem carved out entirely for the adventure-seek-ers, there are many other more placid activities that would appeal to those who prefer to keep their feet firmly on the ground rather than looping through the air on a rocket-propelled coaster. With animal preserves, water parks, fine dining, and a bevy of hotels

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The public has certainly heard of prunes, but most people do not eat them on a regular basis. Prunes are

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Prunes, also known as dried plums, are among the healthiest foods a person can eat. Not only do they have benefits for the gastro-intestinal system, they are high in antioxidants, may help prevent premature aging and can promote cardiovascular health.

The plum is related to the peach, cherry, nectarine, apricot, and almond. The Japanese plum

is the most commonly eaten fresh plum, while the European plum is the one traditionally dried to turn into prunes. Plums have been eaten for cen-turies, and in Chinese mytholo-gy the plum tree is associated with great age and wisdom. Plums are one of the most widely cultivated fruits.

Prunes are usually made by dehydrating the fruit quickly with the use of natural gas heat in dehydrating tunnels. Essentially,

heating elements and fans are used to force hot air through

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Weight gain is often an expected side effect of aging. But men and women don’t have to gain weight as they get older. Some simple dietary changes and a commitment to routine exercise is all it takes to shed weight after 50 and keep that weight off once it’s gone.

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Metro EditorialMuscle-strengthening activities, including yoga, can help men and women over 50 lose weight and keep the weight off.

either in the park or directly on the outskirts, theme parks provide many activities for older travelers. Although theme parks require a lot of walking, many provide wheel-chairs or motorized scooters for those who need to get off of their feet. They also make a great option for seniors who will be traveling with the entire family, including children.

• Beach resorts: Provided fly-ing is medically safe, a beachside vacation can be the ideal trip for seniors looking for the utmost in relaxation. For those who have passports, the possibilities are end-less. Those who prefer to remain on relatively domestic soil can retreat to Puerto Rico, south Florida, the California coast, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

• Cruising: Cruising is a pre-ferred vacation choice for the 50+ set because it offers the conve-nience of an all-inclusive package

and transportation all in one. With the myriad activities offered on board, cruises are a versatile vaca-tion option for seniors. Also, there is no need to worry about traveling far for meals and other entertain-ment options, as everything is self-contained on the cruise ship. For more active seniors who enjoy the daily getaway, excursions in ports of call can provide the variety desired.

• Guided tours: Seniors who want to experience a piece of his-tory can sign up for tour packages backed by reputable companies. The tours may involve train or bus travel, and various attractions will be visited. At the end of the tour, individuals can choose to extend the vacation by checking into a hotel nearby.

• RV trips: Another self-con-tained vacation that is entirely up to the people traveling is vaca-tioning by recreational vehicle. Seniors can customize their routes depending on which areas they want to see. Companies like Cruise America RV enable people to rent an RV so they needn’t worry about

the expense of buying one outright. However, should RV traveling become addictive, there always is the option of buying a camper later on. Setting an itinerary and then establishing the pace enables travel-ers to tour the country or cross the border as desired. From beaches to national parks, many areas offer RV hook-up areas and amenities.

• Exotic tour: Seniors who were never able to afford or spare the time for an extensive vacation may now want to visit those exotic locations that have beckoned for years. Now could be the time to book a ticket for Europe and visit all of the cities that have made the history books. Those looking for even more adventure can travel to the South Pacific and explore tropi-cal islands. Others may want to go “down under” and experience the rugged Outback or the culture of Australian city centers.

With a bevy of free time and fewer restrictions holding them back, seniors could be ready for the next great travel adventure.

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treatment for postmenopausal women. Various studies have indi-cated prunes may have beneficial effects on bone mineral density, bone formation activity and the production of boron, which is thought to play a role in the pre-vention of osteoporosis.

Prunes also may help prevent certain types of cancers. According to the American Cancer Society,

foods high in fiber and vitamin A may offer some protection against cancers of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts as well as cancers induced by chemicals. The phytonutrients in plums also can inhibit in-vitro breast cancer growth without adversely affecting normal cell growth.

It is well known that eating prunes and drinking prune juice can help keep a person “regular,” but the nutritional benefits of dried plums extends beyond their value treating gastrointestinal conditions.

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office and on our commit-tees, where volunteers turn out newsletters and help our partner families become homeowners. It’s especially true for our newest project – the Palouse Habitat Surplus Sale.

At the Surplus Sale, donated used construction and renovation materials, plumbing and electrical fixtures, appliances, furniture and more are sold to raise money to build Palouse Habitat homes. The sale is run 100 percent by volun-teers, from the sale coordinator Connie Hall, to the pick-up and delivery crews, the office team, and warehouse workers – there is something for everyone and every skill level.

The doors open each Friday and Saturday thanks to a dedicat-ed group who staff the front desk, make the coffee, put out cookies, and greet customers. Others float around the warehouse, answering questions, providing guidance on home improvement projects, and helping shoppers find the right item for their needs. There is a rotating team of volunteers who pick up donated items, price and prepare them for sale, and help

customers handle their purchases.“One of the nice things is the

mix of volunteers” noted Connie Hall, Surplus Sale coordinator, a

retired local educator and businesswoman. “We get a steady stream of college students, and many volunteer several times. Some just need

a break from the college grind, some are reminded of home or their dad’s shop. It’s nice to see relationships form between the

regular volunteers and those uni-versity students. Friendships cross generations when you’re build-ing projects from scrap lumber - the older volunteers teach the younger ones.”

Jim McCloskey was a Habitat construction site volunteer who started helping at the Surplus Sale as the most recent Palouse Habitat home build wound down last winter.

“I wasn’t qualified for the finish work, so I started helping at the Surplus Sale,” McCloskey

said. “I volunteer because I’m able, and believe in giving back while I am still in good enough shape to help. Someone will have to give me a hand someday, so it’s like paying my dues ahead of time. I have no work experience in construction or retail sales. I worked for the 3M Company in the office and also as a custodian at a school before retiring. My only experience comes from maintaining my house, which as any homeowner knows, is an endless job. Something always needs fixing or upgrading. I am very grateful for all the help and patience I have received from the experienced volunteers.”

Retired Washington State University employee, Palouse Habitat board member, Codger and Surplus Sale volunteer Dave Ostrom, sees the benefits from another angle.

“I’ve been with Habitat building homes for the past two years, but helping at the Surplus Sale has really opened my eyes,” he said. “Habitat’s mission is to eliminate poverty housing, but

until I volunteered for the Sale I’d never personally seen it. We’re raising money to build houses, but we’re also giving people who really need it a source of afford-able home improvement materials and that is just as important when the goal is to make sure people have a decent, safe place to live. It’s rewarding to make such a real difference.”

Have you thought about Habitat? The Palouse Habitat Surplus Sale offers a friendly community of volunteers from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Share your lifetime of skills or learn new ones. Bring a friend or come to meet and work with a new social circle of caring, active individuals. Spend a few hours a week or a few hours a month. Contact Connie Hall or Jennifer Wallace at [email protected] or (208) 883-8502 to find out more.

Jennifer Wallace is the executive director for Palouse Habitat for Humanity. Connie Hall helped with this column and serves as the Surplus Sale coordinator.

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