Senior Connection 2010

ConnectionSenior

Older Americans MonthAge Strong! Live Long!

2010May 23,

Patients have rated us as outstanding –Would recommend this hospital 95%

Doctors treatedmewith courtesy and respect 91%

Doctors listened carefully to you 91%

Pain well controlled 92%

Staff do everything to help with pain 97%

Spiritual care by chaplain 98%

Nurses treatedmewith courtesy and respect 97%

Nurses listened carefully tome 93%

Nurses explained in way I could understand 94%

Upon discharge received helpful information 91%

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Our Mission: Promoting health, independence and choice

Our Mission: Improving the health and well-being of olderadults and caregivers

• Information, assistance and referral services• Care management and care planning including in

home service arrangement• Options counseling for long-term care• Assistance for individuals wishing to return home

after a nursing home stay• Veterans Directed home care program• Calhoun County senior transportation• Prescription assistance• Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program—enrollment,

counseling, and assistance

Creating choices forliving for older adults,

individuals withdisabilities, and caregivers.

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Aging & Disability Resource Line269-966-2450 or 1-866-642-4582, toll free

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• Keep Movin’ and Whole Person Wellness• Aging Well educational series• Health screening and monitoring• More than 30 support groups• Matter of Balance Fall Prevention• PATH chronic disease management program• Family caregiving support and respite services

Suite 104Website: www.seniorhealthpartners.com

269-441-0948 or1-866-721-8276 toll- free

Our Mission: Keeping older adults at homeCentraCare is part of the National PACE Association (Program of All Inclu-sive Care for the Elderly). It is a medical/social center-based model of man-aged care for older adults at risk of nursing home placement.• Center-based health care and support services• Primary care, nursing, social work and specialty care• Occupational, physical, and recreational therapy• Prescriptions and total medication monitoring• Medical supplies and durable medical equipment• Daily transportation• Center based group activities• Homemaking, home health and personal care• Home delivered meals and nutritional counseling• Inpatient, laboratory and outpatient services

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269-441-9300 or 1-877-284-4071 toll free

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We’re working together to helpolder adults stay healthy and at home.

We’re working together to helpolder adults stay healthy and at home.

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Welcome to our first edition of Senior Connection.

May is Older American’s Month, and the theme this year is Age Strong! Live Long!

It is our hope that the information provided in this special section will help the Seniors in our communities live healthy and happy for the rest of their lives! We also hope many of the very important caregivers find information that will help them provide the desired quality of care our Seniors deserve.

We would like to thank the following contributors: Calhoun County Senior Services Senior Health Partners Region 3B Area Agency on Aging Art Center of Battle Creek Southwest Michigan Eye Center We would also like to thank the many advertisers featured herein. Their support made it possible to provide Senior Connection 2010 to our readers.

Enjoy this section, and if you have someone you know that would benefit from the information inside, please share this copy with them or pick up another copy at: Battle Creek Enquirer 155 West Van Buren Street Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 (269) 964-7161

If you have any comments on this section or would like to work with us on our next edition of Senior Connection, please contact:

Lesa Nye Senior Advertising Manager Battle Creek Enquirer (269) 966-0570

I would also like to thank our designer, Brittnee Chappell of Battle Creek for composing Senior Connection 2010.

Sincerely,

Lesa E. Nye

ConnectionSenior

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BARRY COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING

Barry County Commission On Aging320 West Woodlawn Avenue | Hastings, Michigan 49058

Phone: (269) 948-4856 | Fax: (269) 948-3336 • www.barrycounty.org

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Age 60 or better?Want to stay in your own home but need a little help?Contact the caring professionals at the Barry County Commission on Aging

Nurses Aides & Homemakers available now!

“Serving all of Barry County since 1974”

(269) 948-4856 • [email protected]

Homecare Services• Bathing & Hair Care• Respite Care for your HomeboundLoved One

• Laundry• Light Housekeeping• Errands

Meals on Wheels for Homebound Seniors• Hot Noon Meals• Light Suppers• Ensure Liquid Supplement

Adult Day Services for Alzheimer’s& Dementia• Low rates based on your income andmonthly expenses.

• Transportation available through BarryCounty Transit.

• Medication Management• Whole and Half Days Available

Minor Home Repair• Experienced, trustworthy staff• Safety repairs offered on a donation-only

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In theBeginning - Carl Gibson Calhoun County Senior Services

The Older Americans Act, which was passed in 1965, created federal and state funding and the primary vehicle for organizing and delivering community-based programs to assist senior citizens. These funds are fun-neled into communities to provide health, access and social services for many older Americans, especially those seniors at risk of losing their inde-pendence. While the OAA has been amend-ed and service types and delivery methods have been changed over the past 45 years, one thing remains the same: the funds provided by federal and state sources are never enough to meet the huge need and demand for services by the older citizens of any specific community, including Calhoun County senior citizens. This historically had resulted in waiting lists for eligible seniors to receive the services they needed to remain inde-pendent and in their own homes. Recognizing this gap, a group of concerned Calhoun County citizens spearheaded a successful effort in 1996 to place a proposal before the voters of the county. The propos-al asked the voters whether they wanted a special millage to be cre-ated that would help to fund more services for the seniors of Calhoun County and they said Yes. This pub-lic endorsement has been repeated twice since then—2000 and 2006.

There will be another Senior Mill-age renewal option this year, to be placed before the voters at the August 3, 2010 primary. (If you have interest on working with the inde-pendent campaign committee, con-tact them at 269.979.1479 x102 or email [email protected].) The underlying philosophy of the

senior mil lage is not to replace any funding dollars that are coming into our county from other sources, such as fed-eral and state funds, but rather to supply funding for needs

that are not being met by these other sources, including family and personal resources. It’s a vital source of funds for at least 14 agencies serv-ing seniors, particularly since other funding sources and recreation pro-grams in this area are more focused on youth and early education initia-tives. Wide Variety of Services The fully array of services funded for this calendar year are displayed on the next page. In 2009 there were 6,749 citizens who received services throughout the county. Examples include 610 individuals provided over 25,000 rides from Community Action, Area Agency on Aging and Forks Senior Center; 347 clients enjoying 79,856 meals in their homes or community cen-ters; 361 citizens receiving dental

services at the Family Health Center and the Fountain Clinic; and over 270 seniors strengthened and more active by participating at 11 Senior Health Partners program sites from Albion, Homer, Tekonsha, Athens, Marshall, Battle Creek and more. It’s getting new eyeglasses, it’s provid-ing adult day care services, and it’s much more. But what do these numbers really mean? It’s more than just servic-es rendered by specific agencies, it’s critical outcomes received by individuals that improve their choic-es and quality of life. Those rides take someone from their home to a medical appointment, job site, meal with friends, or simply get their hair done—maybe the only chance to get outside their home once a week. That dental service may be more than resolving a toothache; it’s improving nutrition with great-er ability to eat; it’s being treated with dignity when someone does not have the resources to pay cash for dental care down the street. For older adults newly strengthened and active, it’s new freedom—the abil-ity and desire to explore, visit new settings and events instead of being isolated in the home, unable to move or get around safely. It’s someone saying: “Thank you so much for the services you provided and how nice you are treated at this office. I was so happy to finally get some glass-es.” And it’s quality care and car-ing, freeing up a family member to

work while their loved one is being active with other adults: one fam-ily member writes “Just wanted to send this card to thank you and your entire staff for the wonderful care and support you provided for P…” Citizen Guided Services A group of 13 citizens, including three County Commissioners, are appointed by the Board of Com-missioners to serve on the Senior Millage Allocation Committee. It is the responsibility of this com-mittee to make annual funding recommendations to the County Commissioners. This Committee is seeking applications for new members, particularly from south-western portions of the county. Call the Office of Senior Services at (269) 781-0846 to learn how you can participate. Helping make decisions to improve the life choic-es of other older adults will also change your life too. While we may never have enough money to take care of all of the needs of all of the seniors in our county, the senior millage gives hope and peace of mind to many citizens of our county that the services they need will be available when they need them. Our purpose is to make your life worth living, with safety, digni-ty, and independence. Our bro-chure and services are also listed at www.calhouncountymi.gov/seniorservices.

For more information about any

Senior Millage

funded services, or a

presentation in your

community, call:

Calhoun County

Office of Senior

Services at

269-781-0846

315 West Green StreetMarshall, MI 49068, Office: 269-781-0846Toll free: 877-645-5243 • Fax: 269-781-0770www.calhouncountymi.gov

CALHOUN COUNTY

2010 FUNDED SERVICES

FUNDING CHOICES FOR SENIORS

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200 Westbrook CourtMarshall, MI 49068

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America is growing older. Accord-ing to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are more than 35 million older adults. This number will grow to over 70 million by the year 2030. In fact, the fast-e s t g rowin g segment of the population is those over the age of 85. As more and more Americans live into their 80’s and 90’s, their adult children and relatives will assume

Family Caregivingin the United States - Linda Grap Senior Health Partners

increasing responsibility for their care. Today, there are 45 million family members or friends provid-ing unpaid care to an older adult.

The econom-ic value of that care is estimated at $310 billion annually. In fo rmal ,

unpaid care provided by family is recognized as the mainstay of long-term care for older adults. Family caregiving delays or prevents nurs-

ing home placement and allows older family members to maintain their inde-pendence and live at home much longer. But caregiving takes its toll. When surveyed, caregiv-ers report having one or more chronic conditions at nearly twice the rate of noncaregivers. Stress, depression, fatigue and burnout are common caregiver complaints.

In Calhoun County, there are many services to help family members care for their loved ones at home. Adult Day Care, in-home personal care, care management, suppor t groups, respite care and transportation are just a few services that families may find helpful. Many of these programs and ser-

To learn more about help

available for family

caregivers, contact:

Senior Health

Partners at

269-441-0920

vices are available free or at low cost depending on the income of the care recipient. The National Family Caregiver Support Program, funded by the Area Agency on Aging and oper-ated by Senior Health Partners provides information and assis-tance to help caregivers access services that will best meet their needs. Senior Health Partners is a community partnership founded by Battle Creek Health System and includes the Area Agency on Aging, Cetra Care and Summit Pointe.

In fact, the fastest growingsegment of the population is those over the age of 85.

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PostBandConcert Series

Thursdays7 PMJune 17, 24 & July 1, 8, 15, 22

Mill Race ParkCapital Avenue at Michigan Avenue

Fridays5 - 8 PMJuly 16*,23,30 & August 6, 13, 20*, 27

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The Village of Mill CreekA SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

• Rent is based on income• Seniors 62 and Older• No Application Fee• Pet Friendly• Active Social Program• Private Rear Terrace• Computer Room/Library• Free Personal Help Button

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According to the American Health Care Association, nearly half of all Americans will need long-term care at some point in their lives. However, most people spend more time planning their television view-ing then preparing for the future long-term care needs. Discussing long-term care needs, especially out-of-home care, shouldn’t be a conversation we avoid until the need arises. Here are a few areas to help get the conversation going:

Have theConversation . . . - Karla Fales, CEO, Region 3B Area Agency on Aging

1. How will I pay for my long-term care needs? Financial concerns are often the most

challenging part of the long-term care puzzle because they involve a serious look at your assets, your real estate, cur-rent and future income, and other estate-related areas. However, don’t think your

estate isn’t large enough to benefit from careful planning. Stacey Lott, an elder law attorney in Battle Creek, stresses, “It is important to conserve smaller estates and businesses for the people you love. Planning allows you to control your future, and more importantly, give health care directives so there won’t be any doubt as to your wishes.” 2. What are my options? Long-term care includes a lot more options than just nursing homes. In-home care is the normally the most affordable and appealing option for long-term care needs that arise as we age. In-home care

services range from light housekeeping to full nursing services. Other community options include senior housing, either independent or assisted living. Assisted living facilities offer assistance with a variety of services such as health care management and monitoring, housekeeping, medication reminders, bathing, dressing, eating and other activities of daily living. Both senior housing complexes and assisted living also have the added benefit of providing recreational and social activities, com-munity meeting areas and even transpor-

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By having the conversation, you can communicate your needs, wishes, and desires

clearly and insure that others are aware of them.

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tation. 3. What signs should I look for that it is time to talk about long-term care needs? First, any time is the right time – the sooner, the better. It is difficult to make informed, responsive decisions at the time of crisis. However, here are some things to watch for that may signal the need for more active conversation about health and safety and the need for some type of assistance:• Isolation or depression – With-drawing from social contact, changes in eating or sleeping habits, disinterest in hobbies or other activities.• Daily activities – Difficulty with dressing, eating or walking. Watch for changes in how they keep their house, when or if they get dressed, etc.

• Fall risk – Falls are a clear sign that needs have changed. Often it is a mat-ter of making some modifications to the home, such as removing throw rugs and adding grab bars . However, consider that a fall puts seniors at greater risk for out-of-home nursing care. • Changes in think-ing/cognitive abil-ity – Watch for forget-fulness that extends beyond simple “senior moments”, as well as changes in decision making. Not only can this impact the abil-ity to make judgments about issues of health

and safety, it also increases the risk for financial exploitation and other abuse.• Increase in medical needs – Small changes in medical needs can be antici-

pated. Adding an oxygen tank or addi-tional medications should not require out-of-home care initially, but over time medical needs may significantly impact

a person’s ability to remain living in their own home with assistance. There are many things to consider when discuss-ing long-term care needs – the system can be com-plex and somewhat over-whelming, especially if confronted at the time of an emergency. Having a discussion about a per-son’s long-term care wish-es in advance will be help-ful when the time comes to make more concrete

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The basic services we offer are:• Assistance with sorting, downsizing and

organizing

• Packing, unpacking and new home set-up

• Assistance with dispersal of unwanted items

• Coordinating and overseeing movers

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If you need more information about long-term care options and resources,

contact the Aging and Disability

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Area Agency on Aging at

269-966-2450

decisions about the daily care of loved ones. The best scenario is one where the older adult, their spouse, and other family members or informal support par-ticipants have realistically evaluated both the current situation and planned for and discussed the impact of changes in the short or long-term future. By planning ahead, you can find the quality of care and quality of life that you desire either at home, at an assisted living facility or in a nursing home. By having the conversation, you can communicate your needs, wishes, and desires clearly and insure that others are aware of them. By being willing to have the conversation before the need arises, the transition can be less stressful and everyone involved understands what you desire or need in terms of long-term care. Have the conver-sation . . . today.

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Art programs enrich and enhancethe lives of older adults through:

• Recreation • Self Expression• Communication • Socialization

• Intellectual Stimulation• Emotional Well-Being • Physical Benefits

(269) 962-9511 or (269) 964-9680www.artcenterofbattlecreek.org

It has long been known that for people of every age, the act of creation is life-enhancing and nourishing to the human spirit . And t h e b e n -efits aren’t just spir i -tual: recent studies by the George Washington University Center on Aging, Health & Humanities demonstrated that even when all the other variables are the same, older adults who participate in art programs have fewer doctor visits and

We know Art benef itsthe Spirit and the Body! - Linda Holderbaum, Executive Director Art Center of Battle Creek

lower healthcare costs, use less medica-tion, experience a lower rate of depres-sion, and have fewer risk factors for enter-

ing long-term care. Here are just a few areas where art pro-grams enrich and enhance

the lives of older adults:• Recreation—Creating a craft project, making decorations for a special event, illustrating a thought, making something


Seniors who participate in the arts are less likely to experience feelings of

loneliness and isolation.


M a y i s Older Ameri-cans Month—a t r a d i t i o n dating back to 1963 to honor the legacies and ongoing contributions

of older Americans and support them as they enter the next stage in life. Region 3B Area Agency on Aging is joining communities nationwide in celebrating this month with special activities and events. This year’s Older Americans Month theme—Age Strong! Live Long!—recognizes the diversity and vitality of today’s older Americans who span three generations. They have lived through wars and hard times, as well as periods of unprecedented prosper-ity. They pioneered new technologies in medicine, communications, and industry while spearheading a cul-tural revolution that won equal rights for minorities, women, and disabled Americans. These remarkable achievements demonstrate the strength and char-acter of older Americans, and under-score the debt of gratitude we owe to the generations that have given our society so much. But the con-t r ib u t i o ns o f older Americans are not only in the past. Older Americans are living longer and are more active than ever before.

Older Americans Month 2010 - Karla Fales, Executive Director Region 3B Area Agency on Aging

Age Strong! Live Long! Alzheimer’s Association

1-800-337-3827

American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345

Arthritis Foundation 1-800-968-3030

Barry County Commission on Aging269-948-4856

Burnham Brook Community Center269-965-0000

Calhoun County Senior Services269-781-0846 or 877-645-5243

Caregiver Resource Network of West Michigan888-456-5664

Centra Care PACE Program 269-441-9300

Community Action Food and Nutritional Services

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Aging and Disability Resources

We’ve established a list of contact information for various agencies

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And with the aging of the baby boomer generation—the largest in our nation’s history—America’s senior population is expected to number 71.5 million by 2030. While keeping the growing population of older Americans healthy and active will increase the demand for senior services, what is remarkable is the extent to which older Ameri-cans themselves are suppor t ing each other. As the new generations of seniors become better educated and more financially secure than their predecessors, they are spending more time making significant contributions in their communities through civic and vol-unteer opportunities. I n f a c t , o l d e r Americans are a core component of service delivery to seniors—embody-ing and modeling the drive to Age Strong! Live Long! They vol-unteer at congregate meal sites and deliver food to homebound

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this month and all year round.

seniors; they help each other with home repair, shopping and errands; and they provide vital tax preparation, Medicare and Medicare benefits counseling, and a myriad of activities, some seen, some often unnoticed. Their energy and com-mitment reminds all Americans—not just seniors and their caregivers—to

do their part to enhance the qual-ity of life for older generations. T h e a n n u a l commemoration of Older Ameri-cans Month is our oppor tunity to

recognize the contributions of older citi-zens and join them in providing services and support that empower and care for the older citizens of our community.

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Aging and Disability Resources


Foster and Adoptive Family Resource and Support Center

269-660-0448

Fountain Clinic of Marshall 269-781-0952

Guardian Finance and Advocacy Services 269-963-3253 or 866-963-3253

Legal Hotline for Seniors 800-347-5297

Legal Services of South Central Michigan 269-965-3951 or 800-688-3951

Long Term Care Ombudsman 866-485-9393

Marian Burch Adult Day Care269-962-1750

Michigan Assisted Living Association 800-482-0118

Michigan Dept. of Human Services Energy

Assistance Hotline 800-292-5650

Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program

800-803-7174

National Council on Aging 202-479-1200

Region 2 Area Agency on Aging800-335-7881

(Jackson, Hillsdale, Lenawee counties, MI)

Region IIIA Area Agency on Aging269-373-5147

(Kalamazoo County, MI)

Region IIIC Area Agency on Aging888-615-8009

(Branch & St. Joe counties, MI)

Senior and Disability Resource Line866-642-4582

Senior Health Partners269-441-0948

Social Security Administration 800-772-1213

Veterans Affairs877-222-8387

Vulnerable Adult Help Line800-996-6228

Physical Activity - the Magic Bullet for Good Health As an older adult, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can prevent many of the health prob-lems that seem to come with age. It also helps your muscles grow stronger so you can keep doing your day-to-day activities without becoming dependent on others. Not doing any physical activity can be bad for you, no matter your age or health conditions. Keep in mind, some physical

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all at once. Customize your activity plan to work best for you so you keep doing it. Ten minutes of walking two or three times at day adds up pretty quickly. If you have a dog to walk, both you and your pet will benefit. Or, choose a few exercises you can do while you are watching your favorite TV show. Get up and move around during the commercials. Do some stretches. The best news about the benefit of physical activity is - It is never too late to start! Even if you have never exer-cised in your life… or at least not since high school gym class… it is not too late. Get started today and you will be surprised at how quickly you experi-ence results.

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needs. What has caused this growth in the number of family caregivers? Several

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and the cost of long-term care versus in-home care. Research shows that care giving affects different people in dif-ferent ways, sometimes based on gender, age, socio-economic factors, and ethnicity. The group that felt the most stressed in

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least stressed. According to Dr. Sharon Lewis of the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, men often receive the most help in their care-giving role and may approach their care giving as a business, a task that needs to be done. Because social norms perceive women as natural caregivers throughout their life, there seems to be less support and identification of the challenges women also face in caring for an aged spouse or child. No matter the reason, all caregivers require support in their roles to help pre-


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Females aged 75 years of age and older make up 75% of the elder abuse cases reported in Michigan. They often live alone or with a fam-ily member, have little contact with the outside world, have incomes under $10,000 a year, and are often mentally or physi-cally impaired. Other fac-tors such as the intensity of the older adult’s illness or dementia, a history of domestic violence in the home, and the

PreventingElder Abuse- Karla Fales, CEO, Region 3B Area Agency on Aging

older adult’s own tendency toward verbal or physical aggression increase the likeli-hood of abuse. Prevention is especially

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Keep the lines of communication open so that the loved one feels comfortable talking

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Key elements in the prevention of elder abuse are education, enforcement and intervention. The public can help to pre-vent elder abuse by helping to educate seniors, professionals, caregivers, and others about elder abuse. If you can-not directly help, you can volunteer or donate money to the cause of educating

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is a victim of elder abuse.


who are burnout, lack support, or the skill to care for their loved one, there are resources available in our community. For instance, the National Family Care-giver Support Program is a federal funded program to help caregivers in all areas as well as offer occasional respite in or out of the home. For more information call Senior Health Partners at (269) 441-0920

or website at www.seniorhealthpart-ners.com. Another avail-able resource is the Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors 1-800-347-5297. The Legal Hotline offers legal advice

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