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never too old for exerciseWays to stay fit and active at any age

chicken pox’s hidden riskHow the disease returns in seniors

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BY JENNIFFER WaRdELLjwardell@davisclipper.com

Scientists now have a pretty good idea of why time seems to move faster as we get older. Like with everything else in our lives, it’s all a

matter of perception. Specifically, how we perceive a smaller chunk of time – such as a day, month, or year – compared to the whole of our lives. When you’re 16, a year is 1/16th of the entire time we’ve been alive, which feels like an immense chunk of time. When you’re 60, however, it’s only 1/60th of the time you’ve spent alive. Though it’s the same amount of time for both people, the per-centages make it feel like a vastly different amount of time by comparison. Stated another way, a year to a 16 year old feels like 62.5 feet of a 1,000 mile journey, while for 60-year-olds it’s just under 17 feet. To an eight year old, by comparison, it’s 125 feet. In our minds, that translates to the 16-year-old feeling like the year has gone by twice as fast as it did for the eight-year-old, and for the 60-year-old it feels like it’s gone by six times as fast. Each year becomes a smaller and smaller percentage of the ex-periences we’ve racked up, and the farther ahead we travel the blurrier our memories become of the miles we traveled when we were just starting out. On some level, this could be seen as inherently depressing. Personally, my first thought whenever I hear this is all about hourglasses, and the endless metaphors people use of the sand running out and time slipping through our fingers. But my second thought is always one of absolute relief, because when you have enough of something it means there are always fewer consequences to completely screwing up one of them. One bad year out of 60 is far less obvi-ous than one bad year out of 20, and even if you rack up a couple – as many of us have – they’ll soon get lost enough in the shuffle that they’ll be harder to remember. And even when you’re going through them, they seem more manageable the more life experience you have under your belt. When you’re young and haven’t done

much living, odds are that it will be the first time you’ve run into a particular trauma. Maybe it’s the first time you’ve run into any trauma, which will inevitably make whatever it is seem like the worst

thing in the world. When you’re older, however, your stan-dards for what trauma is and what the “worst thing

in the world” is get much higher. You’ve had practice surviving, and solving problems, and even when bad things happen your toolbox for dealing with them is much bigger. And once they’ve passed, older people have more average and good memories in their heads to help crowd out the bad ones. Even traumatic years become just a few miles of the road we’ve traveled, a relatively small portion of what usually turns out to be a pleasant, rewarding overall journey. So don’t feel bad when time slips away faster than it used to. That just means you’ve gone a lot farther than you once had.

The speed of time, senior edition

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The risk of shinglesIf you had chicken pox as a kid, shingles can come back to haunt you in your senior years. Discover the warning signs and what you can do to stop it.

BY BECKY GINOS

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5 never Too oldThe benefits of exercise can help make the senior years easier and more enjoyable, and there are plenty of ways to stay active no matter how old you are.

BY BECKY GINOS

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3 where’s my advocaTe?Long-term care residents have an advocate to find for their rights. Learn more about who an om-budsman is and what he can do.

BY JOHN COWAN

10 assisTed living benefiTsAssisted living can improve the lives of seniors without making them sacrifice their indepen-dence. Discover the benefits for you or your loved ones.

BY ANDRIA JONES

12 healTh direcToryA listing of local practitioners for a variety of health-related services, provided each month by Davis Wellness.

8 The lighT of hearingNew hearing technology can improve your life in ways you can’t imagine. Find out why you should see what’s available.

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“Hi I’m John Cowan, and I’m your Long-Term Care Ombudsman.” “You’re my Ombuds-what?” Most people who live in Long-Term Care settings such as nursing homes and assisted living centers have never heard of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, or know what we do. As a Long-Term Care Ombudsman, I protect the rights of people in nursing homes and assisted living centers. Residents often don’t know that they maintain the same rights as individuals in the larger community and have additional rights and protections in federal and state law. The National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program has worked for more than 30 years to promote resi-dents’ rights daily and has advocates for residents in all 50 states. As your local Ombudsman, I visit residents in every long-term care facility in Davis County on a frequent basis to discuss any concerns or complaints they may have. I help residents and their families find solu-

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The ghost of old chicken pox can come back to haunt you. Shingles, a painful rash that devel-ops along one side of the face or body, is caused by a re-activation of the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chicken pox. Unlike chicken pox, however, shingles is most common in seniors, and according to the Center for Disease Con-trol (CDC) one in three people 60 years or older will end up getting it. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), 50 percent of all Americans will have had it by the time they’re 80.

How do you get shingles? Everyone’s who’s ever had chicken pox has the potential to develop shingles. Once the varicella zoster virus enters the body, it stays there inactive until the patient’s low-ered immune system gives it the chance to reactivate. According to the NIH, people will most likely only have one episode of shingles in their lifetime (though it’s pos-sible to have two or three episodes). Though shingles isn’t contagious, it is possible for someone with shingles to give the virus to someone who never had

chicken pox. If that occurs, the NIH states that the infected person is far more likely to develop chicken pox than shingles. The virus is spread through direct contact with the fluid from the rash blisters.

What are the symptoms of shingles? The early symptoms of shingles are similar to the symptoms of chicken pox – a possibly itchy rash and blisters. Unless the patient’s immune system is dramatically weakened, however, the NIH states that the rash will only be along one side of the body, possibly even in a single stripe.

Are there side effects of shingles? The big risk of shingles is that, un-like chicken pox, the rash will tingle and possibly even hurt. Referred to as post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), this pain can be severe and lasts even after the shingles has cleared up. According to the NIH, the pain normally clears up after a few weeks

or months. In some cases, however, it can last for years. The NIH states that one in six people over 60 will develop severe pain due to shingles. Pain, however, isn’t the only thing that can go wrong. If shingles occurs on the face, vision or hearing problems can develop. Scarring can occur if open sores (from the blisters) become infected. Ac-cording to the CDC, there are also rare cases of shingles leading to pneumonia, hearing problems, blindness, encephalitis (brain inflammation), or death. The NIH also cites cases where the chronic pain caused by shingles has led to depression.

What can I do to prevent getting shingles? There is a one-time shingles vaccine available, which clinical trials have shown reduce the risk of getting shingles by about half. The CDC states that it’s even more effective at reducing the risk of develop-ing long-term pain as a complication of shingles. Even if you’ve had shingles, or currently have a chronic medical condition, you’re still eligible to receive the vaccine.

T h e h i d d e n r i s k o f c h i c k e n p o x

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Everyone knows exercise is beneficial for good health, but what about for older adults? According to the Mayo Clinic, it is vital to seniors. Not only does it control things like body weight, cholesterol levels and blood pres-

sure, it reduces the risks of heart attack, stroke and hardening of the arteries. Exercise also fosters independence and overall wellbeing. Older adults may be concerned about getting injured while exercising, however, (T) Johnson, activity coordinator for the Golden

Years Senior Center in Bountiful, said there are many forms of physical activity that participants at any ability level can do.

“We have a sit and fit class, chair yoga, tia chi and Zumba,” she said. “We even have an arthritis class. It is totally sitting. We tell people to do push ups and they think we

mean on the floor, but they are wall pushups. I get different comments from people who say they thought it was going to be easy but it’s harder than they expected – but

they really enjoyed it.”Johnson said the center also offers line dancing and square dancing. “Those

are a lot of fun. If people want to be extreme they can do the Zumba class,” she said. “There are benefits at every level. They can go through a class and do only what they are capable of. We don’t want anyone to get hurt.”

Even daily activities, such as lifting groceries, climbing stairs or getting out of a chair, can help strengthen muscles. The Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention (CDC) recommends strength-training workouts at least twice a week for

individuals over 65 years old.“In the arthritis class we use resistance bands and 2 lb.

weights mostly,” said Johnson. “It all depends on their personal mobility and what they’re capable of doing. We

do Incy Wincy Spider, which is great for arthritis in their fingers. We allow them to work at their

own pace. They know their limits.”Balance is also important. The

leading cause of injury-related deaths and trauma hospital admissions

among those 65 and older is falling, according to the CDC. Exercises to improve balance can help when trying to get on or off a bus or ne-

gotiating a curb or uneven pavement. Johnson suggests getting started on

an exercise program by calling the center to find out what classes are available. The

Golden Years Senior Center is located at 726 S. 100 East in Bountiful and the phone number is 801-295-3479.

“People just need to come with an open mind and realize these programs are for seniors at every level,” said Johnson. “The biggest com-ment I hear is, “I didn’t think I could do this, but I feel so much better.’ They are tickled pink about the classes, and when we don’t have them people want to know why.”

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tions to their problems and to find answers to their questions. And if they cannot do it on their own, I advocate on their behalf. For example, I can help people resolve complaints as simple as cold food or as diffi-cult as problems with medica-tion administration. Those needing assistance researching nursing homes can visit the website www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare. The website has detailed informa-tion and rankings of nursing homes in your area. Individuals can also call the Davis County Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 801-525-5060. If you aren't ready for a

nursing home or even assisted living, but need a little help, contact Davis County Senior Services to find out what home services are available.

Even if you aren't eligible for Medicaid, we have services that may help. For example, we can set up meal delivery or provide case management services to assist you with medical equipment or personal care. We also provide support services for caregivers to help connect caregivers with local resources, and can even arrange for some much needed time off. If we can’t help, we can refer you to the right place. Call Da-vis County Senior Services at 801-525- 5050, Option 1, and ask a case worker for assistance.

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Utah seniors want to age in place at home. Staying in their own homes is also more cost-effective than entering residential facilities. But a new study from Utah Foundation shows many of the programs they depend on are inadequately funded. Without these programs, the risk increases that seniors will need to enter expensive full-time care facili-ties. As a fiscal matter, it is more expensive to subsidize these facili-ties than to fund services to help seniors stay at home where they want to be. Utah seniors rely on nutri-tion programs such as Meals on Wheels, which delivers meals to homebound seniors. Caregiver services are less well-known than the nutrition programs, but they also provide critical support for those who take care of aging seniors. These programs are of-

fered through the Area Agencies on Aging that exist in counties throughout the state, but funds are limited and constrain their reach. The report’s key findings include: · Utah’s senior population is growing rapidly. By 2030, Utah’s senior population will make up more than 13 percent of the state. · The vast majority of seniors want to age in place. Aging services make it more likely that seniors will be able to stay in their own homes. · More than 10 percent of Utah seniors rely on nutrition programs like senior center meals and Meals on Wheels. · There are 336,000 caregivers in Utah who provide 90 percent of the care for seniors. Less than 1 percent of caregivers use state or local support services. · Every county in the state has

a waiting list for caregiver respite services because these services are inadequately funded. Transpor-tation services for seniors are scarce, especially in rural areas of the state, which impedes senior mobility and independence. · State programs like Alterna-tives that provide services such as household chores and personal care are critical for helping vul-nerable seniors remain at home instead of entering skilled nursing facilities. · To keep up with current service levels for seniors, state funding will need to increase between $5.8 and $8.8 million by 2030. “Caregivers are the silent heroes in this report,” said Utah Foundation Research Analyst Melissa Proctor, the author of the

study. “Many of them take care of aging family members for years without outside support, and make overwhelming personal and professional sacrifices to perform caregiving work.” Transportation is another significant and often unmet need. “The official transportation budget for Utah seniors is tiny, and foreshadows an increas-ingly serious mobility mismatch between the senior population and the limitations of Utah's public transportation system. As a result, transportation is one of the greatest needs of Utah seniors.” The study is available on Utah Foundation’s website at http://www.utahfoundation.org/reports/taking-care-of-our-seniors-an-assessment-of-utahs-aging-services/.

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BY HAROLD PERGLER

He is an audiologist who owns and manages Bountiful Hearing Center.

In the late 1800’s, when lighting one’s home was not so common as it is today, James E. Talmage shared this experience regarding a lamp that he referred to as “one of his most cherished possessions”. “A lamp of this kind was among the best in the long-ago.” He explains that candles and oil lamps were the only common means of domestic illumination. And so his story goes: “My lamp was one of the best of its kind. I had bought it with hard-earned sav-ings; it was counted among my most cherished possessions. At the time of my purchase, it was constructed in accordance with the best scientific knowledge of the day. I took good care of my lamp. One summer evening I sat outside the door of the room in which I lodged and studied. A stranger approached. I noticed that he carried a satchel. He said: ‘You are a student, and doubtless have much work to do of nights. What kind of lamp do you use?’ And without waiting for a reply, he continued; ‘I have a superior kind of lamp I should like to show you, a lamp designed and constructed according to the latest achievements of applied science, far surpassing anything heretofore produced as a means of artificial lighting.’ I replied with confidence: ‘My friend, I have a lamp, one that has been tested and proved. It has been to me a companion and a friend through many a long night. It is one of the best. I have trimmed and cleaned it today; it is ready for the lighting. Step inside; I will show you my lamp, then you may tell me whether yours can possibly be better.’ My visitor was voluble in his praise. It was the best lamp of its kind he said. He averred that he had never seen a lamp in better trim. He declared that never before had he realized how satisfactory a ‘student lamp’ could be. ‘Now,’ said he, ‘with your permission I'll light my lamp.’ He took from his satchel a lamp. Its light made bright the remotest corner of my room. In its brilliant blaze my own little wick burned a weak, pale yellow. Until that moment of convincing demonstration I had never known the dim obscurity in which I had lived and labored, studied and struggled.” Keep your golden years golden. Today’s technology is much like the new lamp. You may think you have the best and may feel you are hearing just fine, but in reality the newest technol-ogy is really that much better. Many people are awed by how much better everything sounds with the new technology. We recognize that there are many reasons for putting off such an important step. We also know there are many choices out there. Make an appointment with a professional audiologist to answer any questions you might have in order to assist you in final-izing this important decision. A recent study shows that as many as 91 percent of owners of the newest hearing aids—those purchased in the last year—are satisfied with their hearing aids. Additionally, Oticon, a leading manufacturer declares a 96percent satisfaction rate. “Until that moment of convincing demonstration I had never known the dim obscurity in which I had lived and labored, studied and struggled.” Make the call today and turn on the light of better hearing. Take the steps you need to truly improve your quality of life.

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Assisted living facilities provide the safe, secure, and healthy environment you want for your senior loved one. The purpose of as-sisted living facilities is to give older adults a safe, secure and supportive environ-ment while offering assistance with their daily needs. The programs and ameni-ties that are provided promote and help to maintain healthy liv-ing. A change in housing, such as from a home to Assisted Living, may seem like a loss of independence for older adults. However, assisted living is more about making life easier than giving up independence. It provides the safety and security that living alone may lack. “Ac-knowledging limitations like the decline of health, the weakening of dexterity and mobility, the inability to manage upkeep of a house and driving; and ac-cepting assistance enhances the regular independent routines longer.” said A Place for Mom.com Besides the health ben-efits of three meals a day and always available menus that are prepared and served, many assisted living facilities provide fitness centers with appropriate equipment for the promotion of

maintain strength. Trained staff will be the eyes and ears that watch for signs and symptoms of changes in health. They will report these changes, so that steps can be taken to maintain the optimal health of senior residents. The abundance of social op-portunities offered at Assisted Living Facilities help keep the senior mind alive and active. Creating and maintaining new relationships, participating in games and learning opportuni-ties, enjoying easy access to live entertainment, and using his/her talent to serve, give and uplift others all encourage a feeling of being needed. A feeling of safety and security is an important part of mental health for seniors. Assisted living facilities and individual units are designed with features to help residents perform various daily activities with ease and safety. You’ll find walk in showers, walk in closets, grab bars, raised gardening beds, specialized areas for those with memory loss, etc. Services are provided such as meal prepara-tion, laundry and transporta-tion. Facility doors are moni-tored and locked at night. Independence and choice is encouraged and supported. But as health declines and indepen-dence become less, older adults count on the ties and bonds made with the staff to help control and predict their envi-ronment when other areas are increasingly out of their control.

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Management, lays out the dangers of silent deeds and why there are better options to avoid probate. The first problem is that there is a chance the deed may be lost or destroyed. In this case the property would go to probate and the decedent may have no say in who receives the property. Medicaid may create a dif-ferent problem. If an elderly person who has executed a si-lent deed applies for Medicaid and fails to report ownership in the home, this omission may serve as the basis for a medicaid fraud claim if the deed was not delivered to the recipient prior to death and reported on the Medicaid ap-

plication properly. Thc bigger issue these days is the loss of the step-up cost basis for the property that would otherwise have likely eliminated capital gains taxes on the post-death sale of the property if the transfer is deemed to be a completed gift. Ultimately, the old adage applies "if the trick is too good to be true, it probably is." There are many other very affordable estate planning options that will avoid probate and allow favorable basis treatment, such as revocable trusts and life estate deeds. Silent deeds are rarely productive in the end. Before setting about on a plan for you and your loved ones, seek legal advice from a qualified elder or estate planning attorney.

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Sizzle isn’t just about summer weather or the patio grill. Inside your body, where you can’t see the “smoke and fire,” there may be an internal slow simmer or a rolling boil at work called inflammation. It is the engine that drives the most feared illnesses of middle and old age. It is estimated that more than half of all Americans are inflamed, with most people not knowing they are. Most ailments associated with chronic inflammation, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, fibromyal-gia, atherosclerosis, inflammatory bowel, chronic pan-creatitis, obesity, heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease, could be helped with an anti-inflammation diet. If inflammation has been turning up the heat inside your body, you can cool the simmer with a few key changes to your diet and lifestyle. Certain foods, such as dark red cherries, ginger, dark chocolate, berries and hibiscus, offer superior anti-inflammation properties. The following delicious recipe not only sparks your taste buds, but can dial down inflammation:

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Dr. JareD r. HeatonJared Heaton is an attentive and thorough dermatologist, in Bountiful, Utah. Dr. Heaton is Board-certified in dermatology, and he is currently a member of the American Society of MOHs Surgeons. Dr. Heaton prides himself in serving all patient populations, treating all areas of dermatology

from children through retirement ae. He places a strong emphasis on catering specifically to the retirement population in his commu-nity, as skin cancer is more relevant in that age group. Dr. Heaton performs dermatology consultations, annual skin screenings, Mohs surgery, wart freezing, and laser treatments including Co2 and V-Beam. He welcomes patients to his practice who are experiencing psoriasis, eczema, rash, varicose veins, age spots, skin cancer and other various skin conditions. Dr. Heaton earned his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University, medical degree from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his dermatology residency in Clearwater, Florida. In his spare time, Dr. Heaton enjoys mountain biking, snowboard-ing, parafoil kite flying, but mostly, spending time with his wife and three children.

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newest fighter jet to the Hill

community.

“This is an airplane you can

all be proud of,” said Col. Brad

Lyons, commander of the 388th

Fighter Wing on base.

He called it a platform that

will “adapt to face tomorrow’s

threats,” and praised the

fighters who will take them to

battle, as well as “those that

turn wrenches, deliver mission-

critical functions … and the local

community which supports this

base with uncommon devotion.”

New library, police station

serve needs in Kaysville

They have been on the

drawing board for a long time,

but 2015 marked the completion

of both a new police station and

a new library in Kaysville City.

The station had first been

proposed in 2010, but voters

denied a bond that would have

funded it. Four years later,

Police Chief Sol Oberg told

the city council the old station

was inadequate. “I was hired to

ensure public safety, and this is

the city’s biggest deficit,” he said.

The council voted to fund the

station with a lease revenue

bond for $5.5 million and it was

completed in June of this year.

The new library is a branch

of the Davis County Library

system and was completed by

the county two months later at a

cost of around $5 million.

Presidential visit goes

through Davis County

It was his first and very likely

his only trip to the state of Utah

as the nation’s leader, and it

started and ended in Davis

County. President Barack Obama flew

into Hill Air Force Base late

evening on Thursday, April 2 for

an overnight stay.

After being welcomed by

Utah’s Congressional delegation

and shaking the hands of base

personnel invited for his arrival,

he was driven to Salt Lake

City where he met with local

dignitaries and leaders from The

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-

day Saints. Friday morning he again came

to Hill to promote a program

that will help veterans get jobs in

the solar industry, before flying

off to his next destination.

Voters pass $298 million

bond for schools When voters passed the $298

million bond measure proposed

by the Davis School District, it

wasn’t just high school students

in Farmington who celebrated.

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The year 2015 was a big one for Davis

County. We had our first visit from both

President Obama and the Tour of Utah, and

F-35s made their first appearance at Hill Air

Force Base. The county also finally man-

aged to wrap up several ongoing issues,

including UDOT’s I-15 construction, North

Salt Lake’s landslide remediation, and

more. Here’s a look at the year in review.

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