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As a dynamic, positive force in the Farragut community, Vice-Mayor Mary Dorothy “Dot” LaMarche, at 79, continues her life-long commitment of giving back. The Nashville native says herstrength, courage and inspiration to help others came from theformative years when she and her siblings were brought up bystrict, loving parents. Although her family was not wealthy andthere were hard times, her parents taught their children theimportance of always doing the right thing, being obedient,kind, good and respectful of each other; getting their educationand working. Dot even delivered papers at age 11 and she andher siblings each went to work at 15.

“My parents were strict. They worked with each of us. Theywere both excellent with instruction, helping us and teachingus to take care of ourselves,” said Dot. Following their parents’advice each became successful and compassionate individuals.

Dot pursued a career in the medical field and after 35 yearsas a registered nurse she retired in 1994 when she and her hus-band, Lou, relocated to Farragut. Lou worked in the paperindustry as a southeast regional sales manager-chemical engi-neer and was transferred from Raleigh, NC. She was thePatient Care Coordinator in the emergency room of RexHospital in Raleigh and planned to continue her nursing careerin Knoxville. However, at the time hospitals in the area were“letting nurses 55 years of age and over go”. Eventually she wasoffered a position at only $6.50 an hour. Although she believedin continuity Dot felt her time would be more valuable spentcontributing another way.

So, Dot became involved in the community and, in particular,the Sugarwood Homeowners Association in the subdivisionwhere she and her husband had moved. One of her projectsthat gave her experience working with the Town of Farragutinvolved cell towers. While she was well aware of the impor-tance of the towers, she and her neighbors didn’t want one intheir neighborhood. She went to town hall meetings every twoweeks to explain the Sugarwood Homeowners’ position.Ultimately she and her neighbors won their battle. The celltower was built somewhere else.

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Not only did Dot serve as president ofthe Sugarwood Homeowner’s Association,she graduated from the Knox CountySheriff’s Department’s Citizen Academyand the University of Tennessee Institutefor Public Service in the LocalGovernment Leadership Program. Herpersistent interaction with the Mayor ofFarragut and the town government over

the tower led to Dot LaMarche becomingeven more involved with the community.

At the mayor’s encouragement sheserved on the Board of Zoning Appealsfrom 2001 until her election as Aldermanof Ward II in April 2003. Dot was re-elected, unopposed as Alderman both in2007 and 2011 and was elected to serveas board representative on the MunicipalPlanning Commission from 2007 to 2011.Today Dot serves as Vice Mayor. Manyrecall how much they enjoyed following

her “Follow the Dot” campaign. With allher involvement today locally, in thestate and on the national level one canhardly keep up to follow her.

“The Mayor told me he wanted memore involved in state and national lev-els that would impact on the local com-munity township. I’m active in the dis-trict and state levels of the TennesseeMunicipal League (TML) and serve asvice chairman for District 2 and I’m onthe state board of directors,” she said.However, these responsibilities don’tslow her down.

Dot is on the Board of Directors for theNational League of Cities (NLC) which isdedicated to helping city leaders buildbetter communities. Ultimately over19,000 villages, towns and cities acrossthe country partner with the leaguewhich is a resource and advocate forthem. Dot is also the 2015 First–VicePresident of the Women in MunicipalGovernment (WIMG) constituency groupwithin the NLC. She has been named amember of a bipartisan group of 17 cityofficials and state municipal league exec-utive directors to serve on the NationalLeague of Cities (NLC) 2016 PresidentialElection Task Force.

Through the years Dot has attainedmany awards and was presented theDiamond Award at the NLC Conferenceof Cities the first week of November thisyear. The Diamond Award is presented tolocal leaders who have completed train-ing in proficiency areas necessary to leadin the 21st century. These includeLeadership, management, engagementand issue expertise.

Still, Dot LaMarche doesn’t stop there.Dot has been a counselor at HopeResource Center. It was founded in 1997to help women and girls with unplannedpregnancies be fully informed, know thefacts about their situation and the choic-es they have. “At Freaky Friday, a prettyyoung woman came up and hugged me.She told me I had helped her save herbaby. Things like that make you feelgood,” Dot said. “I’m on the board of theTennessee Right to Life. The unborn andthe elderly need a voice and I’m trying tobe that voice. “

Dot is also on the Board for SeniorCitizen Home Assistant Services,(SCHAS) in Knoxville. “I believe in keep-

ing people in their homes,” she said,explaining that SCHAS, which servesnine counties, helps people maintaintheir dignity and independence whilecontinuing to live in their own homes. Inaddition to SCHAS she visits SummitView Nursing Home in Farragut regularly.

Dot is a volunteer receptionist in thehospital outpatient surgical waiting areaat Tennova West. “When you’re a nurse,you’re always a nurse,” she said. “I don’twant people sitting in the waiting room,waiting and waiting for news of lovedones in surgery. I volunteer so I can helpkeep families informed.” She said shehad been in a situation with her daugh-ter in surgery in another state. The waitwas much longer than expected and herdaughter was critical, but no one wasavailable to communicate what was hap-pening. “I don’t want anyone to ever haveto go through what I’ve gone through.”

Even with all the activities outside theLaMarche household Dot and Lou areinvolved with family. They have threebeautiful daughters, six wonderful grand-children and a great-grandchild to keepthem busy. Dot has no plans of slowingdown. “One of my doctors told me ‘Youmust keep your mind challenged andbody moving. So I am.”

“I’m not going to stop helping thetown. As long as I have good health I’llkeep on trying to be an asset to the com-munity. I love Farragut. For the last 13years I’ve tried to make wise and gooddecisions. I’ve responded to every emailand every phone call I’ve gotten,” Dotsaid. “I feel obligated as an elected offi-cial. These people are my constituents. Ifthey want to see me I meet them at theTown of Farragut.”

Next year, after she turns 80 in Mayand concludes some projects she’s work-ing on, Dot says she plans to retire andbecome a Docent. Lou LaMarche is aDocent at the Farragut Folklife Museum.He portrays Admiral Farragut and alsoserves on the Advisory committee.“Everyone at the Farragut museum isfamily. And at the town hall, what a greatstaff! There are 42 employees, all likefamily. They are wonderful. I’ll always tryto volunteer.”

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Florida woman travels to Parkwestfor life-saving TAVR procedure

When it comes to matters of theheart, Parkwest Cardiologist and Chiefof Staff Dr. Mitchell Weiss is an expert.After 24 years performing life-savingcardiac procedures, Weiss had a first-hand look at the dramatic success sto-ries these surgeries can provide whenhis own mother, Gayl, was the onebeing saved by the TAVR procedure.

TAVR is a minimally-invasive surgicalprocedure to repair a heart valve with-out removing the damaged one. DuringTAVR, a stent is used to insert areplacement valve through a catheter,instead of opening the chest throughtraditional surgery. When expanded,the replacement valve can take over

the job of regulating blood flow. Toqualify for TAVR, patients must be con-sidered ineligible for traditional openheart procedures.

Weiss’s parents traveled to Knoxvilleand Gayl prepared for the procedure byhaving a transesophageal echocardio-gram, a comprehensive office visit anda review of her case by Parkwest car-diothoracic surgeons.

“Everyone was great,” said Dr. Weiss.“All the staff took such wonderful careof my mom.”

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Putting retirementplans to the test

Financial planner touts the sound architectureof a well-designed retirement

Although often anxious about the eco-nomic sturdiness of their retirement plans,many people remain in the dark about justhow sound – or unsound – their financialfutures might be.

“Too many people try to go it alone, without professional assistance,” says TravisChance, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLAN-NERTM (www.chancefinancialgroup.com).

“Most people have worries about theirretirement and whether they will haveenough money, but a Society of Actuariesstudy showed that just 52 percent of pre-retirees and 44 percent of retirees consult aplanner.”

Chance is a big proponent of testing aretirement plan to make sure it’s sound. Todo it right, though, means being thorough,he says. Often, testing is based on just pro-jected income, but that doesn’t go farenough because it doesn’t take into accountreal-world fluctuations that affect invest-ment returns or the amount of money need-ed to live.

“You will never have static returns andstatic withdrawals,” Chance says.

He said one thing he likes to do is look forpressure points, gauging how well a retire-ment plan will stand up to the scenarios itmight face over time.

“It’s almost like the way an engineer or anarchitect will look for pressure points for anoffice building or a bridge,” Chance says.“You want to make sure that the plan youchoose should have the ability to withstandthe forces it might encounter.”

Plenty of factors can knock a dent inretirement plans, such as health care costs,inflation and long-term care. And one of thereasons retirement planning leaves so manypeople fretting is that predicting the futureis an iffy proposition.

Here are three basic dynamics thatimpact everyone’s retirement planning:

• Available money. This is the base to

start with. A monthly pension is one sourceof income, though fewer people have thosethese days. Social Security remains a signif-icant portion of retirement funding formany people, although Social Securityalone won’t meet too many people’s needs,Chance says. Savings is the other factor, andcould be the crucial one. “The more youhave been able to stash away over the yearsin an IRA, a 401k or another retirementaccount, the better your financial picturewill look,” Chance says.

• The income you require. Theoreti-cally, retirement opens up lots of possibili-ties for how to spend that extra free time.But not all retirements are equal. Do youwant to maintain your current lifestyle? Doyou hope to travel? Likely, you won’t be content sitting home, relegated to watchingsit-com reruns because you barely haveenough money to pay bills and buy groceries.

The question retirees must face iswhether the combination of a pension,Social Security and savings withdrawals willgive them what they need. That’s where thehelp of a financial advisor comes in handy,Chance says. For example, he says, a com-mon mistake is to make decisions aboutSocial Security planning and nest-egg with-drawals independently of each other. “Thatcan cause issues,” Chance says. “But if youtake them into account together and makedecisions accordingly, you can maximizehow much you have to spend on a monthlybasis.”

• How long will you live? This is theretirement-planning wild card. It’s anunknowable factor, but one that plays amajor role. “One thing we do know is that lifeexpectancies have been growing, and manypeople underestimate how long they willlive,” Chance says. “People need to expectthey could live 20 years, 30 years or evenlonger in retirement, and plan accordingly.”

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How to avoid growing bored in retirementFrom the moment young men and

women first walk into the office for theirfirst day as a working professional untilthe day they officially retire, the notion ofplanning for retirement is never far fromtheir minds. But when the day to hang upthe briefcase and donate all those busi-ness suits arrives, some retirees wonderwhat to do next. Some retirees knowexactly how they will spend their dayswhen they no longer have to work, whileothers who decide to play it by ear mayfind themselves battling boredom.

For those among the latter group, it’simportant to understand that manyretirees find themselves bored once theyno longer have to focus on a career. Jobskeep men and women busy and provide asense of purpose in their lives, so it’sunderstandable that retirees feel boredonce those jobs are no longer a part oftheir lives. But just because you no longerhave an office to go to every day does notmean life cannot be as fulfilling or evenmore fulfilling than it was when you were still working. You just need to find something to avoid succumbing toretirement boredom.

• Work part-time. Though it might seem odd to start work-

ing right after you retire, a part-time jobcan provide the type of structure you havegrown accustomed to without all of theresponsibility that comes with a full-timecareer. Part-time jobs can range from con-sultancy work that makes use of your pro-fessional experience to something entire-ly different like landscape maintenanceat a nearby golf course that gets you out ofthe house and enjoying the warmer sea-sons. Whichever you choose, make sureit’s something you find fun and interest-ing.

• Embrace a new hobby. Working professionals often say they

wish they had time to pursue a hobby.Now that you are retired, you have all thetime in the world to do just that. Whetherit’s perfecting your golf game, writing thatnovel, learning to cook like a gourmetchef or whatever else you might havealways wanted to do, retirement is a greattime to do it.

• Get in shape. If retirement boredom has started to

negatively affect your mood, one greatway to conquer your boredom andimprove your mood at the same time is tostart exercising. Exercise is a naturalmood enhancer. When the body exercises,it releases chemicals knowns as endor-phins, which trigger positive feelings inthe body. In addition, regular exercise hasbeen shown to reduce stress, boost self-esteem and improve sleep. Working out ata gym also is a great way to meet fellowretirees in your community, and the ener-gy you have after exercising may give youthe boost you need to pursue other hob-bies.

• Volunteer. If a part-time job is not up your alley,

then consider volunteering in your com-munity. Volunteers are always in demand,and volunteering with a local charity canprovide a sense of purpose and provideopportunities to meet like-minded fellowretirees, all while helping to quell yourboredom. Retirees who love to travel cancombine their passion for volunteeringwith their love of travel by signing up towork with an international relief organi-zation that travels abroad to help the lessfortunate.

Upon retiring, many retirees initiallyfind themselves coping with boredom. Butthere are many ways to avoid the restless-ness of retirement.

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Managing the costs of assisted livingAs individuals age, various circum-

stances have to be reassessed. A currentliving situation may not be meeting theneeds of a senior who may be having diffi-culty caring properly for himself or her-self. Families often consider senior resi-dences to provide welcoming and safeenvironments for their loved ones duringthe golden years of their lives. These facil-ities may range from independent livinghomes with minimal care offered to nurs-ing homes that provide more intensivecare when needed. Somewhere in themiddle lies assisted living homes, whichblend the independence of personal resi-dences with other amenities, such as thehousekeeping, medication reminders ormeal services.

Assisted living can be a viable optionwhen a person can no longer live alone,but such facilities come with a price.According to a Market Survey of Long-Term Care Costs conducted by MetLife,the national average for assisted livingbase rates was $3,550 per month in 2012.In the 2015 Cost of Care Survey conduct-ed by Genworth Financial, the assistedliving, national-median monthly rate wasnow $3,600 — and it’s only expected togrow. Affording these homes and apart-ments can be challenging for those withfixed incomes, but there are some strate-gies that can help.

The payment method that serves youbest will depend on your unique circum-stances, but there are options available.

• Long-term care insurance: Long-term care insurance is specialized

insurance that is paid into and may coverthe cost of assisted living facilities andother medical care, depending on the pol-icy. The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance says that onlyroughly three percent of Americans havethis type of insurance, but it is somethingto consider during working years.

• Personal savings: Some people have the means to pay for

assisted living with their own savings andretirement nest eggs. However, it’s easyfor savings to become depleted when fac-ing a $40,000+ per year bill.

• Life insurance: A financial advisor may advocate to pay

for assisted living with a life insurancepolicy. Some companies enable you tocash out for “accelerated” or “living” ben-efits, which usually is a buy-back of thepolicy for 50 to 75 percent of the facevalue. Other third parties may purchasethe policy for a settlement of a lump sum,again roughly 50 to 75 percent of the pol-icy’s face value, according to Caring.com,an online source for support and informa-tion about the needs of aging people.

• Location: Costs of assisted living facilities vary

depending on location. It’s possible to geta lower monthly rate simply by choosing afacility in a different state.

• Negotiation: Not all prices are set in stone. Speak

with a manager at the facility and see ifthere is any price flexibility or move-inincentives. You also may be able to get alower rate by negotiating certain a-la-carte costs against all-inclusive pricing.Perhaps you do not need laundry or shop-ping services, and family members can fillin the gaps, reducing your bill.

• Veteran’s benefits: Many veterans are eligible for care ben-

efits that can offset the cost of assistedliving care.

• Rooms: Opting for a smaller room orsharing a space can keep costs down aswell. See if shared rooms are a possibility.

Assisted living is a necessity for thou-sands of people. Explore the ways tofinance this purchase.

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Understanding life insuranceLife insurance is a product few people

want to think about. That’s perfectlyunderstandable, as life insurance forcesmen and women to consider their ownmortality. But life insurance is not something adults should avoid, especiallyif they have dependents.

Many people should consider life insur-ance when estate planning so they canprovide security for their loved ones. Butlife insurance is a purchase unlike anyother, and people may be confused orintimidated when attempting to purchaselife insurance policies.

• Deciding if you need coverageWhile life insurance seems like the kind

of thing every person should have, that’snot necessarily the case. For example,single men and women with no depend-ents and no tax or debt concerns general-ly do not need life insurance. If you aresingle but have tax issues or a consider-able amount of debt, then a life insurancepolicy can be used to pay those debtsupon your death. Adults with dependents,such as a spouse and/or children, shouldconsider purchasing life insurance, whichcan help your surviving dependents main-tain their quality of life and pay their billsin the wake of your death.

• Buying life insuranceMuch like various other types of insur-

ance, life insurance can be purchasedfrom an insurance agent or via an insur-ance company’s website. When choosing acompany from which to buy a life insur-ance policy, look for a company with astrong rating, as no one wants to end upbeing burned by a life insurance providerwho goes out of business. Some peopleprefer to work with independent brokerswho can share information about prod-ucts from various providers rather thanjust the ones offered by the firm company-affiliated agents work for.

• Choosing coverageWhen choosing coverage, you will no

doubt be asked if you prefer term insur-

ance or permanent insurance. Term insur-ance is the least expensive life insurance,and such policies only last for a predeter-mined number of years. Men and womenmay purchase life insurance policies ifthey only want life insurance until theyretire or until their children reach adult-hood. Permanent insurance is moreexpensive and will last from the momentyou purchase the policy until your death.Many people choose permanent life insur-ance policies so the money their benefici-aries receive upon their death can be

used to pay estate taxes. In addition,there is an investment component to per-manent insurance policies, as a portion ofthe premiums on such policies is invested(policies will spell out how the money isinvested) and allowed to grow tax-free so long as the policy is open. Term insur-ance only provides protection with noinvestments.

When choosing how much coverage topurchase, it’s easy to go overboard andaim for as much as possible. However,

many financial advisors suggest purchas-ing enough coverage to pay for funeralcosts and a level of income replacementyou can comfortably afford. If your spousedoes not work, you should consider pur-chasing enough coverage so he or she canafford to pay the family’s day-to-day costof living expenses.

Life insurance merits serious consider-ation, and adults should do their home-work and fully understand a policy beforesigning any contracts.


Alzheimer’sresearchers hopeful

Alzheimer’s disease has no cure, and itsprogression cannot be radically slowed. TheAlzheimer’s Association reports that every67 seconds someone in the United Statesdevelops Alzheimer’s, and around 5 millionpeople in the country currently have thedisease.

While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s dis-ease, researchers are continuing to work onboth drug and nondrug treatments to com-bat both cognitive and behavioral symp-toms. According to information from the2015 Alzheimer’s Association InternationalConference, there is reason for optimismregarding Alzheimer’s treatments.

Researchers now have a better under-standing of how the brain changes withAlzheimer’s and can fine tune medicationsto react with certain areas of the brain

responsible for certain symptoms. Forexample, drug companies Eli Lilly andBiogen have been testing drugs that blockbeta amyloid, a protein that can cause toxicbrain plaques in people, which are oftenassociated with progressive brain disease.

Another abnormality associated withAlzheimer’s is caused when a protein calledtau twists into microscopic tangles, says theMayo Clinic. Tangles collapse vital braincell transport systems. Researchers arelooking into medicines that may prevent taufrom forming tangles.

In addition, researchers continue to lookat anti-inflammatory drugs to help delay theprogress of Alzheimer’s disease, as well ashow other conditions and diseases, includ-ing high blood pressure or diabetes, mayimpact the risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

Cut the costs of your prescriptionsThe costs of filling prescriptions is simply

too big to bear for many people, even nowthat the Affordable Care Act has greatlyreduced the amount of people who areuninsured. A survey from theCommonwealth Fund found that 35 millionpeople in America failed to fill a prescrip-tion in 2014 because of the cost of the med-ication. That figure represents an improve-ment from 2010, when 48 million people didnot fill their prescriptions due to the costsof those medications, but it still serves tohighlight a need many people have to cutthe costs of their medicine.

Though people who cannot afford to filltheir prescriptions often feel helpless, thereare a handful of ways they can cut the costs of their medications and start feelingbetter.

• Discuss changes with your physician. Perhaps the simplest way to cut prescrip-

tion costs is to discuss medication optionswith your physician. Brand-name drugs aretypically more expensive than generic alter-natives, so speak with your physician aboutgeneric drugs or less costly brand-namedrugs that may treat your condition as wellas expensive brand-name drugs do.

• Consider Patient Assistance Programs. Sometimes referred to as “Pharmaceutical

Assistance Programs,” Patient AssistancePrograms, or PAPs, can greatly reduce theburden of prescription drug costs. Sponsoredby pharmaceutical companies, PAPs distribute billions of dollars to patients who otherwise could not afford their medica-tions. Eligibility criteria varies depending on the program, but men and women struggling to pay for their prescriptions can speak with their physicians about PAPs.

• Consult your member organizations. If you are a member of the AAA automo-

tive group or the American Association ofRetired Persons, you might be eligible formedication discount cards free of charge.These cards provide discounts on your med-ications, but some come with expensive feesupfront. Look for no-fee cards, such as thoseoffered to AAA and AARP members or oth-ers offered by nonprofit organizations,before considering options offered by phar-maceutical companies or other for-profitbusinesses.

• Contact charitable organizations. Some charitable organizations, such as

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Managing Menopause diet

Healthcare professionals note that thefoods women eat can affect how they feelduring menopause. Some foods mayreduce or eliminate troublesome symp-toms, while others actually may makeconditions worse.

Weight gain, hot flashes, lack of energy,and mood swings are some of the morewidely known symptoms of menopause,which is the time when a woman’s men-strual cycle permanently ceases due tothe natural depletion of ovarian folliclesand oocytes. Elevated follicle stimulatinghormone, or FSH, and low estrogen levelsare consistent with menopause and cancause any number of symptoms. Whilehormone replacement therapy is oneoption, women may find that changingtheir diets is enough to make them feelbetter and may even help them reducetheir risk for certain diseases and bettermanage some of the negative side effectsof menopause.

• Osteoporosis: Menopausal women are at a greater

risk for osteoporosis, a condition in whichbones become weaker and more brittle.Increasing one’s intake of foods rich incalcium and vitamin D can help. Calcium-rich foods include low-fat yogurt, sar-dines, broccoli, and firm tofu.

• Weight gain: It’s possible to gain some weight during

menopause. Data from the InternationalMenopause Society and the Mayo Clinicpoint to decreases in metabolism as thesource of menopausal weight gain. Womenshould cut back on fatty foods and trimany visible fats from the foods they cook.Eating foods high in complex sources offiber can help a person to feel full on lessfood.

• Mood swings: Hormone fluctuations may lead to mood

swings and feelings of anxiety or depres-sion. Improve mental well-being byincreasing intake of foods rich in B vita-mins and omega-3 fatty acids. Consumingwhole grains, lentils, flaxseed, and oilyfish can help.

• Risk for other diseases: Women who are menopausal are at an

elevated risk for breast cancer and even

cardiovascular disease. The NorthAmerican Menopause Society says suchwomen should cut down on alcohol con-sumption, which can contribute toincreased risk for both of these condi-tions. Women who have between two andfive drinks per day are one and a halftimes as likely to get breast cancer thanwomen who don’t drink at all.

• Fatigue: Foods can control how thebody sustains energy levels. Sugary foods

may provide a fast jolt of energy, but thatboost often dwindles shortly thereafter.Look for carbohydrates from fruits andvegetables, as such carbs provide longer-lasting energy. Boosting iron intake alsomay provide more pep and may even boostmetabolism.

Smart food choices can help womenreduce the severity of some uncomfort-able symptoms and side effects ofmenopause.

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Grandparents helping to raise childrenAs retirement age approaches, many

older adults envision themselves downsiz-ing and moving to a quaint community toenjoy their golden years in as relaxing afashion as possible. However, for a grow-ing number of seniors, their retirementyears are being spent helping to raisegrandchildren.

Many grandparents provide part-timecare when their older children have tomove back home with their families, asroughly 13 million children are now livingin homes with their grandparents.

Although being raised by grandparentsmay not be the ideal situation for all par-ties involved, such situations are a neces-sity for many families. Seniors who areonce again thrown into the caregiverarena may need a crash course in child-care or a few pointers on parenting in themodern age.

• Get the right equipment. Childrencertainly require a lot of gear, more thangrandparents likely used when raisingtheir own children. Certain safetyrequirements are in place to safeguardyoung children, and that often meansinvesting in new cribs, car seats, highchairs and other items. Grandparentsshould resist the temptation to use olditems they may have kept in storage, assuch items may no longer be safe andcould put grandchildren at risk for injury.

• Gather important documents.Grandparents should keep pertinent doc-uments in one easily accessible place intheir homes should an emergency arise.These include birth certificates, healthimmunization records, death certificates(if the child’s parents are deceased), den-tal records, school papers, citizenshippapers and proof of income and assets.

• Speak with an attorney. Lawyerscan help grandparents wade through legal arrangements, such as filing for custody, guardianship or adoption.Options vary depending on where petitioners live, but lawyers can provide peace of mind to grandparents

concerned about their grandkids’ futures.

• Investigate financial assistance.Seniors may not earn the income theyonce did and may be on assistance pro-grams or living off of retirement savings.Grandparents who find themselves caringfor a child may be eligible for financialassistance. The Temporary Assistance forNeedy Families is a joint federal and stateprogram that can provide need-basedfinancial assistance. The AARP or theorganization GrandFamilies may be ableto put grandparents in touch with finan-cial advisors in their areas.

• Contact schools and daycare cen-ters. School-aged children will need to beenrolled in school. Grandparents shouldcontact the department of educationwhere they live to learn about local schoolsystems, especially when grandkids aremoving in with their grandparents. Somegrandparents can qualify for free or low-cost daycare, and such programs can bediscussed with local Social Servicesoffices. Enrollment in school or daycarecan provide grandparents with much-needed free time during the day.

• Find emotional support. Takingcare of grandchildren is a full-time job. Attimes, grandparents may feel stressed orout of sorts. Having a strong support sys-tem available can help grandparents workthrough the peaks and valleys of this newand unexpected stage in life. Church- orcommunity center-based counseling serv-ices may be available. Grandparents alsocan check with their healthcare providersto determine if counseling or therapy ses-sions are covered under their plans.

Caring for grandchildren is a life-changing event. Although it can be fulfill-ing, it also requires a lot of energy andcommitment. But grandparents needn’tgo it alone, as there are numerousresources available to seniors who sud-denly find themselves caring for theirgrandchildren.

Improving the quality of life for senior adults & their caregivers

CADES provides daytime care and social-ization for seniors in need of companionshipwith structured activities to help them func-tion to their fullest potential.

CADES services include lunch, nutritioussnacks exercise, active and passive games,arts and crafts, intergenerational contact, pettherapy, and much more.

CADES provides a safe, nurturing environ-ment for participants, while providing educa-tion, support and respite for caregivers.

Concord Adult Day Enrichment Services11020 Roane Drive Knoxville, TN 37934

Phone 865-675-2835 • www.concordumc.com/cades

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Susan Orwick-Barnes

DDS, PC

Caring for the Knoxville/Farragut community

for over 19 years

Call Dr. Barnes for all your dentistry needs.

865-531-226610434 Kingston Pike, Suite 4

Remember, even as anadult, cavities happen!

Integrated Senior Care

Summit View provides trainedand dedicatedstaff and a fullrange of therapyservices in ourstate-of-the-art

facilities. We provide superior, personalized care and improve the quality of life for each of our residents.

A family endeavor locally owned & operated since 1981

For more information, contact us at

865.675.6444

• Long-Term Care

• Post Acute Care

• Physician Services

• Nutrition Services

• Independent Living

• Rehabilitation

• Dementia Care

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Summit View is the connecting factor to all these, plus other companies,

to promote the “continuum of care”throughout our whole system.

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