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FEATURES4 Eat Pray Laugh Donna Vande Kieft

6 Internet Safety in the 21st Century Katy Schumann

8 I Found The Perfect Retirement Home!! Now What Do I Do? Kelley Smith

10 (Super) Food For Thought Pamela Williams

12 Improve Digestion and Enjoyment with Mindful Eating Debra Boutin, MS, RD

14 Pets at Silverado

18 Resident’s Son Awards $100,000 Scholarship Fund to Ida Culver House Ravenna’s Staff in Appreciation for their Exceptional Care Lilly Gold.

20 Moving Forward: It’s the Right Thing to Do Sue Ronnenkamp

22 Emergency Preparedness and Senior Safety Jane Meyers-Bowen

24 Getting Your Head Around the Risk of a Second Cancer Andrew Schorr

26 Tips on Eating in Europe Rick Steves

28 Caring Faces

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9 Care Partners: Everett Plaza – Everett Vineyard Park at Bothell Landing – Bothell The Cottages at Marysville The Cottages at Mill Creek

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Eat Pray LaughThe Gathering of Wise Women

by Donna Vande Kieft

Women tend to be relational beings, and have likely been gathering around cooking sites and tables since the beginning of time. There are a lot of common interests that draw women to share with one another. From my childhood on, I have seen the Church as a place for women to gather around common ground issues of faith, service, sharing, and friendship. During my childhood my mother belonged to two church circles, referred to as Ladies Aid back in the 50’s and 60’s. One group was called Semper Fidelis, Latin for “Always Faithful,” and the other group was called Ora et Labora, Latin for “Pray and Work.”

Some of us (in my younger years I was one of the worst, mea culpa!) have made or heard jokes about the Church Ladies, brought to the forefront by Saturday Night Live. I am here to say today, God as my witness, it is the Church Ladies I want to have in my corner – in good times and in bad.

In the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) the women’s group is called Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF). They actively support various causes, including support for local food banks, women’s and family shelters, hospice and homecare, the well-being of children, and almost any good cause you can think about. This includes being the backbone for the denomination, and each church within it.

A couple of years ago, the Edmonds Christian Church leaders decided that they needed to close. They wanted to leave a legacy with their assets, rather than wait until it was all spent on building upkeep and other overhead for their small congregation. The women decided that they wanted to continue to meet. They also decided that they didn’t want to pay dues, keep minutes of their meetings, or do any studying to prepare. They simply wanted to meet to maintain their friendship, share the joys and concerns of their lives, and offer support to one another. They also wanted to eat good food, and laugh together at least once a month. So carrying on a wonderful church tradition, potluck, each one brings something tasty to the table. Alma is our designated joker, though anyone is allowed and encouraged to bring their favorite cartoon or joke to the table, along with their potluck offering.

So, this fun-loving, faith-filled group of wise women meets at noon on the second Wednesday of each month. Their meeting place is a classroom at the Richmond Beach United Church of Christ. At a recent gathering we celebrated Emily’s 97th birthday. We tallied the years of life experience of each of the ten women who were there, ranging from 54 to 97, and came up with a total of 731 years and an average age of 73. We call ourselves the Wisdom Women Circle.

One of the things we talked about that day was which season of life, or which age, was our favorite. A couple of responses included, “Every season is my favorite,” and “My favorite age is tomorrow...I’m too curious...I want to keep going.” We also frequently talk about gratitude, and what we are grateful for in the moment. “Farmers” and “indoor plumbing” were on the list of the woman who came with 97 years of life experience, for us to celebrate that day.

A clipping from Alma’s joke file:A middle-aged woman had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital, where she had a near-death experience. Seeing God, she asked, “Is my time up?”

“No,” God replied, “You have another 40 years to live.”

Upon recovery the woman decided to stay in the hospital and have a facelift, liposuction and a tummy tuck. She even bleached her hair blond again, figuring that, as she had so many years left, she may as well make the most of them. After her release from the hospital, she was crossing the street on her way home when she was hit and killed by an ambulance. When she arrived in front of God, she complained “I thought you said I had another 40 years! Why didn’t you pull me out of the path of the ambulance?”

God replied: “I didn’t recognize you.”

For these wise women, all of life is sacred and humor goes hand-in-hand with the sadness they sometimes bring to the table. One woman continues her journey with her husband, who survived a stroke a number of years ago, and has caused significant limitations for him. She and her family continue to navigate the deep waters of getting the best care for him, as they watch their lifetime savings dwindle with the high cost of care. Several of the women are widows – some for several years already; some newly widowed and walking the journey of grief. Some of them know firsthand the sadness of losing a child to cancer, or walking the hard road of addiction with a grandchild. Life experience is both wonderful and painful. It all gets shared at that table. We laugh and cry together. We pray and eat together. Each of us walks away from the table deeply satisfied, nourished, and supported in body, mind and spirit. Once again, in the Spirit of Christian community, we have experienced Holy Communion.

Donna Vande Kieft, is the Chaplain at Providence Hospice of Snohomish County. For more information you can email her at [email protected].

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Internet Safety in the 21st Centuryby Katy Schumann

Marietta received an email from her bank, informing her there had been some suspicious activity in her banking account that appeared to be fraudulent. It noted some high dollar amount transactions to stores, she knew she did not authorize. In order to prevent future activity, there was a direct link to the bank to change her user name and password. She clicked on the link, and went through the official website to make the necessary modifications. Feeling she had safeguarded her account, she went to bed with a sense of security that her bank was looking after her and her money. A week later she was stunned, when several utility companies contacted her to say her payments were overdue. She was always diligent in paying her bills on time, so she found it very odd to receive these calls. When she went to her local branch the next day, she was told that her savings account had a zero balance and her checking account was down to five dollars.

Marietta is a victim of Internet fraud, and she is not alone. With more businesses utilizing the internet, an increasing number of seniors are going online and learning how to navigate the web. It is not just seniors, but people of all ages that are becoming susceptible to this type of “phishing,” due to the official looking nature of these emails.

So, how do you protect yourself? The answer is simple, become an aware consumer and question any electronic correspondence regarding your accounts. The most basic way to determine if you have a legitimate letter is to call your bank, and talk to a representative. It is also advisable to go directly to the website, (avoiding the link provided in the email) and contact a representative using their secure, internal message server.

When surfing the Internet, avoid any pop-up browser windows that simulate virus-scanning software indicating a threat. Many of these scams fool their victims into downloading a fake anti-virus program at a considerable cost, or they infect an actual virus that opens the personal information stored on the computer, to scammers. Instead of letting this happen, utilize your own virus software to scan for a potential risk.

Remember the old adage “if it’s too good to be true, then it probably is.” Emails from people in foreign countries soliciting help, often promise a large compensation for assisting them to transfer funds through an American bank account. There are also emails that notify the recipient of winning a lottery, when there is no recollection of entering one. Both of these ploys target the recipient, so they will provide their account numbers in order to drain their bank accounts.

Spend more time browsing the Internet, and getting accustomed to interacting on websites. Also, consider researching books and taking courses on how to safely navigate the Internet. Many local colleges offer discounted pricing for seniors who enroll in their classes. This will provide you with up-to-date information on current scams, and how to safeguard your personal information.

In the end, it’s better to be safe than sorry. So, proceed with caution when you spend time online. Only provide information to a known trusted source, and don’t be afraid to appear rude by asking for validation of whom you’re dealing with. It might take you a little more time to go through this process, but ultimately the time and headache you save by not having to recover from an internet fraud will be priceless.

Katy Schumann is the Marketing Director at Madison House Retirement & Assisted Living in Kirkland. For more information, please call Katy at 425-821-8210 or visit www.mhretirement.com


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I Found the Perfect Retirement Home!Now what do I do?

by Kelley Smith

Congratulations! After a long search you found the perfect place to call home. The deposit has been made, and a move in date is set. Now you go home, and get ready for the move, right? If you’re unsure of the next step, here is a list of things that might help make your transition smooth!

Start investigating moving company options. Rather than relying on a quote over the phone, request an on-site estimate. Get the estimate in writing from each company, and make sure it has a USDOT (U.S. Department of Transportation) number on it.

Put a moving binder together and keep everything in there, including your quotes.

Begin using up things you don’t want to move, like frozen or perishable foods and cleaning supplies. This should start about a month before your move.

Go to your local post office and fill out a change-of-address form, or do it online at usps.gov. In case there are stragglers, it’s always wise to ask a close neighbor to look out for mail after you’ve moved. Check in with him or her two weeks after the move, and again two weeks after that.

Arrange for medical records to be sent to any new health-care providers, or obtain copies of them yourself. Also, be sure to ask for referrals.

Notify these utility services of your move: (both at your old and new locations where applicable)

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Hopefully this will help you get started! Don’t be afraid to ask for help, and above all, have FUN! This is going to be GREAT!

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(Super) Food for Thoughtby Pamela Williams

There’s an abundant amount of information out there about “super foods.” The words conjure up visions of Super Man. His weakness was Kryptonite, and yours may be cheeseburgers. Surely he ate nutrient-packed fare like salmon, nuts, and carrots to be the best super hero he could be and we can too. Everyone should consume super foods as part of a healthy diet, but they’re especially valuable for those with a risk of heart disease, stroke, or Alzheimer’s disease. They contain essential nutrients that many seniors lack.

Often when seniors live alone, they tend not to shop for super foods. They eat TV dinners or canned soups, and foods that are loaded with sodium. They just simply will not cook for themselves, or they are no longer capable.

“After living at our retirement community and eating healthy, nutritious meals we see a difference in our residents overall well being,” said Sandy Morgan. Sandy is the Administrator at Foundation House at Northgate, since its opening in 1997. She also noted that healthy eating increases mental awareness, resistance to illness, higher energy levels, and faster recuperation times.

When considering a retirement community, be sure to ask about the food and try it. Choice is a must, whether health related or simply an individual’s preference. Steve George, the chef at Foundation House at Northgate for 16 years explained, “I enjoy working with our residents and tailoring menus towards their individual needs. This puts our residents in total control of their diet. I remind them about smart eating rules, what’s fresh and local each week, so our residents know they have a partner in the kitchen.” Steve has even prepared dishes from his residents’ own recipes. A social atmosphere stimulates your mind, and helps you enjoy meals. When you enjoy mealtimes, you’re more likely to eat better. As we age, eating well can also be the key to a positive outlook and staying emotionally balanced. Chef Steve added, “Nutrition at our community is all about fresh, colorful food, creativity in the kitchen, and eating with friends!” He

focuses on food safety, happiness, nutrition, and choice.

Consider these super foods as part of a senior nutrition plan. Salmon and other fatty, cold water fish, such as tuna, sardines, and mackerel are low in calories and saturated fat, yet high in protein. These fish are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acid (DHA). There is strong evidence linking low levels of DHA to memory loss, and other symptoms of dementia.

Go nuts! Evidence suggests that eating one ounce of nuts per day like almonds, pecans, pistachios, walnuts, or hazelnuts may reduce

the risk of heart disease. Although nuts are a higher-fat food, they are cholesterol-free. Walnuts contain omega-3 and vitamin E, and it has been suggested vitamin E may help protect people against Alzheimer’s disease.

Carrots aren’t just for the Easter Bunny. Nothing beats a carrot as a powerful source of beta-carotene (which your body converts to vitamin A). Studies have shown that people who consumed higher levels of vitamin A, and other anti-oxidants over several years, had decreased levels of Alzheimer’s disease. Another study links diets rich in four antioxidants – beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc – to lower odds of losing eyesight proficiency during old age.

So, stock up on super foods! Have them delivered, or shop at your local farmer’s market and grocery store. If you’re considering a move to a retirement community, make sure they concentrate on quality, low-sodium dishes, antioxidant-rich, dark, leafy greens, (such as kale, spinach, and broccoli), as well as orange and yellow vegetables (like carrots, squash, and yams), fresh, local seafood, poultry, beef, and many different varieties of fresh fruits. Above all, make sure they genuinely care about your health and overall well being. Now that’s some food-for-thought.

Pamela Williams is the Marketing Director at Foundation House at Northgate. You can reach her at (206) 361-2758 or [email protected]


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Improve Digestion and EnjoymentWith Mindful Eating

by Debra Boutin, MS, RD

Stop. No, really. Stop everything.

Close your eyes and ask yourself this question, “What has my body done for me today?”

Savor, for a moment, the list that comes forth. Reflect on all the ways your body has served you.

Then ask yourself one more question, “What have I done for my body today?” Note how you have cared for and nourished it. Reflect on your answer without judgment.

One of the easiest ways to improve energy, as we grow older, is through proper nutrition. In addition to what you eat, the way you eat can also support your own self-nourishment. This practice is called “mindful eating.”

What is Mindful Eating?Mindful eating invites you to focus on the act of eating, and on the body’s physical and emotional responses to that act. This focus offers you a fuller awareness of the sensual power of food, creating a space for you to recognize hunger and satiety cues.

Mindful eating is the opposite of how most of us eat today. So often, we eat whenever we can fit in a few moments, whatever is at our reach, (or at the next intersection) and however much is placed before us. This is mindless eating.

Being distracted from the act of eating has been shown to limit our brain’s ability to recognize that we have eaten. Eating is a sensory experience: We see and smell our food, hear and feel its texture against our hands and teeth, and of course, taste it. Distracted by other activities, we can miss these stimuli that are signaling to our mind and body. As a result, we may overeat, and yet leave an eating experience in a state of craving. This can lead to a pattern of overeating.

There is also little opportunity, or reward, in our culture for remaining mindful for a brief time after we eat. Our digestive system works most effectively if it is allowed focused time after we eat, to transform those foods into energy for our bodies’ cells. Racing directly from eating while engaged in mental or physical activity to yet more activity after we eat, diverts the full rush of energy desired for optimal digestion to other organs. This may contribute to the indigestion considered “normal” for so many, as well as for energy dips experienced later in the day.

Mindful eating is based upon the premise of “mindfulness,” that is at the foundation of many spiritual and yoga philosophies. Being aware and in the present moment brings a focus and balance that transforms the simple act of eating, into a nourishing and potentially spiritual experience.

Steps to Practice Mindful EatingConsider incorporating these steps toward mindful eating to achieve true nourishment:• Beforeandaftereating,acceptandreleasethree large breaths into and from your abdomen. Allow your abdomen to expand and contract with each breath. Bathe your digestive organs in breath in preparation for its important work.• Reflect silently for a few seconds beforeyou eat, on the source of your food. Thank those who have grown it, transported it, and prepared it for you. Thank the plant or the animal that offered its life for your meal. If it

feels comfortable to you, bless the food, and acknowledge the energy it will bring to you.

• Practice focused attention on the food you are eating. Describe toyourself or another how the food tastes and feels to you. Finding words to describe flavors and textures connects the mind, and body around food.

• Acknowledge your body’s signals, and seek nourishment at regularintervals during your busy days to maintain a steady energy supply.

• Makealistofdistractions,orexternalcuesthatpersonallyinfluenceyour eating decisions. Identify if you sense these have undesired impacts on how you eat, and how these eating experiences make you feel. Make a second list of ways to manage these distractions and external cues, with meaningful activities that do not involve food.

• Identifyyour favorite foods.Whyare theyyour favorites?Are thereany emotions you feel when you eat these foods? Reflect on the relationship between these foods and the emotions. Be aware of these relationships as you eat.

• Define“nourishment”foryourself,andmakefoodchoicesthatsupportyour personal definition.

Debra Boutin, MS, RD is Chair of the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science at Bastyr University (www.bastyr.edu), a nonprofit, private university offering degrees in science-based natural medicine. Debra’s mission is to support the development of extraordinary nutrition and exercise professionals. She believes in choosing whole foods and eating mindfully.


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Roscoe Seamans appreciated the wonderful staff at the Ida Culver House Ravenna retirement community, where he lived for four years, and was known for his kindness and friendliness. Mr. Seamans passed away on September 10, 2012, but his legacy lives on.

On Friday, February 8th, Mike Seamans, son of Roscoe Seamans, announced the establishment of a $100,000 scholarship fund for staff members of Ida Culver House Ravenna.

The fund was created as a way of honoring the staff for the exceptional care that they provided to his father. “The staff at Ida Culver House gave so much to my dad when he was here, and this is one way for me to give back to them for their warmth and dedication,” said Mike Seamans during the ceremony. “It was a great experience for my dad, and we are very thankful.”

“Our mission is to respect and honor older adults by enhancing the quality of their lives,” said Eli Almo, Founder and CEO of Era Living. “So this very generous grant by Mike is very gratifying. We are so proud of each and every member of our staff, and we are thrilled to have them recognized in such a significant and thoughtful way.”

“I had the privilege of serving Mr. Seamans for years in the dining room. I loved his warm and gentle nature, and we are so very grateful to the family for granting the Scholarship Fund,” said Era Living staff member, Yami Remmers. “This means so much to all of us, not just the people the fund will directly impact.”

The Ida Culver House Ravenna Staff Scholarship Fund will support non-supervisory staff members in their pursuit of professional or educational development. The Seattle Foundation will manage the applications and fund. Staff members can submit their applications by March 1st, and an award ceremony will be held in May at Ida Culver House.

Ida Culver House Ravenna offers a warm, vibrant lifestyle, an array of amenities, rich programming, and exceptional Independent Living and Assisted Living care. The community is one of Era Living’s eight premier retirement communities. Since 1987, Era Living has been dedicated to fostering a healthy and engaging environment of whole body wellness, culture, warmth, and social fulfillment – providing premier healthcare services and enriching activities at all of its communities. The Era Living communities are Aljoya Mercer Island, Aljoya Thornton Place, Ida Culver House Broadview, Ida Culver House Ravenna, The Gardens at Town Square, The Lakeshore, University House Issaquah, and University House Wallingford.For more information you can visit www.eraliving.com.



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Moving Forward: It’s the Right Thing to Doby Sue Ronnenkamp

In case you’re still “sitting on the fence” about whether moving forward is the right thing to do, let me give you my perspective on this issue. Although I read over and over again about the value of “aging in place,” (remaining in the same home for as long as possible) I just don’t buy it. Just as we change throughout our lives, our lifestyle and housing needs also change. Do you remember the house you grew up in with your parents and siblings? What about your first apartment as a young adult, or your first home after getting married? What about the home you moved into after retirement, the one that felt so perfect at that time?

Just as those living situations fit you and your lifestyle in the past, your current housing situation should be a good fit for where you are now in your life. Different spaces really do fit different phases. Moving forward for this phase should take you to a setting that’s smaller and more manageable, with less responsibility for maintenance and upkeep. You’re also wise to seek out housing options that afford you some available support and assistance, along with plentiful opportunities for engagement and interaction with others. Why? These factors will contribute to your health and well being, will help you retain your freedom and autonomy, and can provide security and peace of mind for you and your family. By making the right choice about your next home, you can also free up time and space to devote to your favorite people and activities. Then you can live each day to the fullest, and make the most of the coming years.

Drop the rocks!What other factors may be holding people in place? Denial, fear, depression, grief, basic resistance to change, and emotional attachment may have roles in this as well. Yes, moving and letting go of a home that’s familiar can be difficult and stressful. However, hanging on too long often leads to a life of loneliness and isolation – things that are even more detrimental to positive health and successful aging.

Benefits of Moving Forward • Bybeingproactivewiththismove,you’llstayincontrolofthedecision

making about when and where you move. You’ll also have more options to choose from, for both your current and future housing needs.

• You can remove yourself from the responsibility of house and yardmaintenance, along with other “been there, done that” things you’re ready to release from your life.

• Youcankeepthekeycomponentsthatmean“home”toyou.Decidewhat happens to the belongings you release, as you “lighten the load” for the next leg of your life journey.

• You’ll free up space for the aspects of your life that you do wantto continue, while also opening yourself to new opportunities,

friendships, and experiences.• You’ll protect yourself froma crisismove, and save your family the

responsibility and burden of making decisions about your living situation and your belongings later.

The Gift that Keeps GivingI want to emphasize the last point – that actively choosing to let go and move forward can be a wonderful gift to your family. I can’t tell you how relieved I am that my parents decided when, where, and how to make their right-sizing move when they were in their late 70s. They gave my siblings and I a tremendous gift, by thinking through how they wanted to live out their later years. They also relieved us of the responsibility and burden of making important, but very tough decisions for them. Now that Mom and Dad are both in the late stage of their lives, I can also see how this is a gift that just keeps giving. Making that decision to move back in 1996 not only greatly enhanced the quality and richness of my parents’ lives, it also helped them to more easily adapt and adjust to the changes they’ve faced the past several years. Their right-sized home, located in a community with many good and available services, also better enabled us to support and provide my parents with any added help they’ve needed.

Excerpt of article used with permission by author.

Sue Ronnenkamp is a retirement living and transition expert. Her education and consulting work focuses on planning ahead, embracing change, moving forward, and living every season of life to the fullest. For more information, visit Sue’s website at www.AgeFullLiving.com.For information about how Warm Beach Senior Community may be place to help you Move Forward, please contact Alisa Sands or Sheila Bartlett at 360-652-4593 or visit www.warmbeach.org


Emergency Preparedness and Senior Safetyby Jane Meyers-Bowen

My husband had open-heart surgery downtown, at Swedish Hospital, in 2001. Yes, he was wide open when the Nisqually Earthquake hit Seattle in 2001. We had just gotten the call from the operating room that they had put him on the heart/lung machine and all was going well. As a family we took a big breath, laid back, and relaxed in the family lounge. Ten minutes later, Swedish Hospital was rocking and rolling, lights were flickering, and we stood there immobilized and wondering, “what do we do?” Our youngest son had chosen to go to school that day, and then to come to the hospital. So, our first thought was to call him. When we tried to call his middle school to reassure him, we looked out the window and saw 300-400 people standing outside of the hospital, all with their cell phones up to their ears. Nonetheless we couldn’t get through. If we had been prepared, we would have arranged an out of state number for us to call and for him to call to leave messages to communicate status.

Are you really ready for an emergency?Many times we think of an emergency in the most common way. For example, during the winter months we think of power outages. Yet, there are other threats from Earthquakes, to Terrorist and Chemical Threats. In some cases, evacuation is required, and in other cases lock down is the remedy. So, it is valuable to think through each situation and develop a strategy to manage each of the unique challenges you may face.

People tend to over-estimate their ability to handle a situation. They forget they don’t have control over where, when, and how each emergency will happen. For example, they may not have time to gather their meds before they get out the door in a fire. They may also forget that cash machines may not work, or that phone circuits could become jammed.

Even in the safest setting, it is important to be prepared.The best way to begin preparing is with a personal kit. Assemble a kit that has some of the basic things: A pair of shoes, a space blanket, a week’s supply of medications, a flashlight, a radio with batteries, a spare set of glasses, a whistle, some cash, protein bars, a water bottle, and an extra set of keys to the car and house. Include a copy of medical cards, a list of medications, a list of emergency phone numbers including: family, physicians, and emergency shelters and services.

What about the on-going safety issues? There are ongoing threats that have become a part of life. Identity theft, mail order theft, and home invasions are just three examples. Many seniors feel safer living in their homes, but this can be a false sense of security. Seniors that live alone with the need for conversation can soon allow others to gain entry into their lives, (face to face, on the phone, and through the mail) and lose control of

their ability to discriminate. We see and hear about the mail campaigns that target seniors. We see the stacks of get-rich-quick campaigns, and hear about the smooth talking caller that knows exactly how to approach seniors and disarm them. However, we are able to help them discern what may be happening isn’t in their best interests.

Seniors and Cell Phones.One of the best devices invented for seniors is the cell phone. Many seniors resist changing their idea of what a telephone looks like. Those that have given in though, know that they are never alone. They can take it on a walk, into the backyard, on a drive to the store, and if they get into trouble they call for help. Like cell phones, Emergency Call Systems can signal others that they need help. Lifelines can give seniors the added confidence they need to stay involved, moving, and going. Physical Therapy is another confidence builder. Through Medicare, seniors with a doctor’s prescription can get physical therapy to improve their flexibility, strength, and balance. Falls are the greatest dangers seniors face. A little prevention can determine their quality of life

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Getting Your Head Around the Risk of a Second Cancerby Andrew Schorr

Sometime earlier in your life, you or a loved one may well have been diagnosed with cancer. Maybe it was a small skin cancer that was removed. Maybe it was a small breast lump long ago. What if, just when you think you had put it behind you, the word “cancer” rears its ugly head in your life again? Is all hope lost? I am writing to tell you, “No!”

My story begins in 1996 at age 45. I was having recurrent nosebleeds, and a blood test result knocked me off my feet. I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), the most common adult leukemia, but something I’d never heard of and didn’t understand. As detailed in my book, “The Web-Savvy Patient,” other patients in an online community helped me connect with a world-famous specialist. I was eventually in a clinical trial, and the new combination therapy worked! I have been in remission from CLL for almost 13 years. That’s the good news, the great news!

Then, as sometimes happens in life, another shoe dropped. In the fall of 2011, my monitoring blood tests showed things slightly out of whack. Leukemia again? Not this time. I learned it was another, probably unrelated blood cancer, myelofibrosis (MF). This disease causes scarring in the bone marrow, lots of quality of life problems like fatigue, itching, weight loss, and difficulty eating. Frankly, I was scared. I had been cruising along as one of America’s 14 million or so cancer survivors, and then suddenly I had the chance of no longer being in that group.

For many cancer survivors these days, while we are all at a higher risk for a second cancer, (after all our immune system let us down the first time, right?) modern medicine has been finding ways to keep us – in many cases – in the survivors club. That’s what seems to be happening for me, and I want it to give you hope should this happen to you.

It turns out that about the same time my blood counts were changing, a breakthrough new oral treatment was approved by the FDA for exactly my new disease. When I needed an effective medicine it was available for me, and fortunately private insurance (I am just under Medicare age) is covering the very high monthly cost. I need to tell you this medicine, like so many other new ones the FDA is approving at a rapid pace, is not a perfect solution. It is not a cure, but it does allow me to live a full life with no symptoms at this time. It remains to be seen whether it will extend my life.

Thankfully, when one drug company cashes in with a breakthrough medicine, the other companies are usually right behind them with something they hope will be a little bit better. There’s promise of that for my disease, and that gives me hope. Whether it’s the one pill or another, you’ll have me with you for an extended time.

The point is, don’t let the diagnosis of a second cancer plunge you into depression. Even with a recurrence of a first cancer you may have had, like breast cancer again many years later, there is real hope these days. I meet many, many people who have a first or second cancer, and it is being managed as a fairly chronic condition. They go on with their lives, and you can too!

For more information you can write Andrew at [email protected]


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Tips on Eating in Europeby Rick Steves

Very often, Europeans think “vegetarian” means “no red meat” or “not much meat.” If you are a strict vegetarian, you’ll have to make things very clear. Write the appropriate phrase, keep it handy, and show it to each waiter before ordering your meal.

For inexpensive Italian eateries, look for the term osteria, tavola calda, rosticceria, trattoria, pizzeria, or “self-service.” Panini (sandwiches) – calda (toasted) if you ask – are cheap and widely available. A meal-sized pizza (sold everywhere for less than $10) and a cold beer is my idea of a good, fast, cheap Italian dinner. For a stand-up super bargain meal, look for a Pizza Rustica shop, which sells pizza by weight. Just point to the best-looking pizza, and tell them how much you want (200 grams is a filling meal). They weigh it, and you pay for it. They heat it, and you eat it.

University cafeterias. (often closed during summer holidays) offer a surefire way to meet educated, English-speaking young locals, with open and stimulating minds. They’re often eager to practice their politics and economics, as well as their English, on a foreign friend. This is especially handy as you travel beyond Europe.

Consider the “tourist menu.” (Menu turistico in Italy, menu touristique in France), popular in restaurants throughout Europe’s tourist zones. This fixed-price meal offers confused visitors a no-stress, three-course meal for a painless price that usually includes service, bread and a drink. You normally get a choice of several options for each course. Locals rarely order this, but if the options intrigue you, the tourist menu can be a convenient way to sample some local flavors for a reasonable, predictable price.

Eat hearty in Scandinavia. This is Europe’s most expensive corner. Fill up at the breakfast smorgasbord (usually included in your hotel cost). Keep your eyes peeled for daily lunch specials called dagens rett. If you order an entree, get extra vegetables (usually potatoes) by asking for seconds. The cheapest cafeterias often close at 5:00 or 6:00 p.m. Many pizzerias offer amazing all-you-can-eat deals, and tempting salad bars. Fresh produce, colorful markets, and efficient supermarkets abound. Picnic!

At most European restaurants, the price of drinks can spoil your appetite. Ask for tap water in Britain, l’eau du robinet in France, Leitungswasser in Germany, acqua del rubinetto in Italy, and agua del grifo in Spain. In other countries, just do the international charade: hold an imaginary glass, turn on an imaginary tap, make the sound of running water, drink up, then smile.

In European groceries and open-air markets, most food is priced by the kilo. (About two pounds). Watch the scales while your food is being weighed. It’ll show grams, which are thousandths of a kilo. If dried apples are priced at 2 Euro per kilo, that’s almost $3 for 2.2 pounds, or about $1.35 per pound. If the scale says 400 grams, that means 40 percent of 2 Euros (or 80 Euro cents), which is about $1.15. In Italy, 100 gams (about a quarter-pound) are called an etto. Be careful, as

specialty items are sometimes priced per 100 grams. Look for “kilo,” “kg” (kilogram), or “100 grams” listed next to the price.Whether you understand the numbers or not, act as though you do. In European supermarkets, it’s a snap to buy produce. Try the easy push-button pricing system. Put a banana on the scale, push the button that shows a picture of a banana (or the banana bin number), and a sticky price tag prints out. Voila!

Be wary if no prices are posted at an outdoor market. Market merchants in tourist centers routinely rip off tourists. Find places that print the prices. Assume any market with no printed prices has a double price standard: one for locals and a more expensive one for tourists. In Europe, morning markets offer mountains of delectable fresh fruit. If you want only one or two pieces, many merchants refuse to deal in small quantities. Roughly estimate the cost of what you want. Hold out the coins in one hand, the fruit in the other. Rarely will a vendor refuse your offer.

Milk-drinkers in Europe can check the carton for the local words for whole or light, such as voll or lett. Cold milk is rare in most countries. Avoid the “long life” kind of milk; sold off the shelf, that needs no refrigeration. This milk will never go bad – or taste good.

Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at [email protected], or write to him c/o P.O. Box 2009, Edmonds, WA 98020.

Rick Steves grew up in Edmonds, Washington and studied at the University of Washington where he received degrees in Business Administration and European History. But his real education came in Europe — since 1973 he’s spent 120 days a year in Europe. Spending one third of his adult life living out of a suitcase in Europe has shaped his thinking. Today he employs 80 people at his Europe Through the Back Door headquarters in Edmonds where he produces 30 guidebooks on European travel, the most popular travel series in America on public television, a weekly hour-long national public radio show, and a weekly column syndicated by the Chicago Tribune.


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OAK hARBORHarbor Tower VillageRetirement & Assisted Living100 E Whidbey AveOak Harbor WA 98277360-675-2569

Home PlaceAlzheimer’s & Dementia Care171 SW 6th AveOak Harbor WA 98277360-279-2555

Regency on WhidbeyAssisted Living, Independent Cottages, Harbor Care1040 & 1045 SW Kimball DrOak Harbor WA 98277360-279-0933 & 360-279-2224

Summer HillRetirement and Assisted Living165 SW 6th AveOak Harbor WA 98277360-679-1400

KING COUNTYAUBURNAuburn MeadowsAssisted Living/Memory Care945 22nd Street NEAuburn WA 98002253-333-0171

BELLEvUEAegis of BellevueAssisted Living / Memory Care148 102nd Ave SEBellevue WA 98004425-453-8100

The BellettiniLuxury Apartment Homesin the Heart of Bellevue / 62+1115 108th Avenue NEBellevue WA 98004425-450-0800

Emeritus of BellevueAssisted Living & Alzheimer’s Care15241 NE 20th StreetBellevue WA 98007425-401-0300

The Garden ClubRetirement / Independent Living13350 SE 26th StreetBellevue WA 98005425-643-7111

The Gardens at Town SquareIndependent, Assisted Living,Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care933 111th Avenue NEBellevue WA 98004425-688-1900

Sunrise of BellevueAssisted Living & Alzheimer’s Care15928 NE 8th StreetBellevue WA 98008425-401-5152

Wynwood BellevueAssisted Living Alzheimer’s &Dementia Care1640 148th Ave SEBellevue WA 98007425-373-1161

BOThELLAegis of BothellAssisted Living / Memory Care10605 NE 185th StreetBothell WA 98011425-487-3245

Chateau at Bothell LandingIndependent & Assisted Living17543 102nd Ave. NEBothell WA 98011 425-485-1155

Foundation House at BothellRetirement / Independent Living17502 102nd Ave NEBothell WA 98011425-402-9606

Life Care Center of BothellAssisted Living/Skilled Nursing707 228th Street SWBothell WA 98021 425-481-8500

North CreekRetirement & Assisted Living907 201st Place SEBothell WA 98012425-483-8927

Riverside EastRetirement & Assisted Living10315 East Riverside DriveBothell WA 98011425-481-1976

Vineyard Park at Bothell LandingIndependent & Assisted Living Community10519 East Riverside DriveBothell WA 98011425-354-3914

BURIENEl Dorado WestRetirement & Assisted Living1010 SW 134th StreetBurien WA 98146206-248-1975

COvINGTONCovington PlaceRetirement Apartments26906 169th Place SECovington WA 98042888-548-6609

FEDERAL WAYFoundation HouseIndependent Living / Personalized Assisted Living32290 1st Avenue SFederal Way WA 98003253-838-8823

ISSAqUAhAegis of IssaquahAssisted Living / Memory Care / Hospice780 NW Juniper StreetIssaquah WA 98027425-526-6037

University House - IssaquahIndependent &Assisted Living22975 SE Black Nugget RoadIssaquah WA 98029425-557-4200

KENmORESpring Estates - KenmoreAssisted Living / Memory Care7221 NE 182nd StreetKenmore WA 98028425-481-4200

KENTAegis of KentAlzheimer’s / Memory Care10421 SE 248th StreetKent WA 98030253-479-1768

Farrington CourtRetirement / Assisted Living516 Kenosia AvenueKent WA 98030253-852-2737

KIRKLANDAegis of KirklandAssisted Living / Memory Care13000 Totem Lake BoulevardKirkland WA 98034425-823-7272

Aegis at Totem LakeRetirement / Assisted Living / Memory Care12629 116th Avenue NEKirkland WA 98034425-814-2841

Kirkland LodgeAssisted Living6505 Lakeview Drive NEKirkland WA 98033425-803-6911

Madison House / Totem LakeRetirement / Assisted Living12215 NE 128th StreetKirkland WA 98034425-821-8210

Merrill Gardens at KirklandIndependent & Assisted Living201 Kirkland AvenueKirkland WA 98033425-285-7743

mERCER ISLANDAljoya Mercer IslandContinuing Care Retirement Community2430 76th Avenue SEMercer Island WA 98040206-230-0150

Merrill Gardens at Island HouseIndependent & Assisted Living7810 SE 30th StMercer Island WA 98040206-204-5421

Sunrise of Mercer IslandAssisted Living & Alzheimer’s Care2959 76th Avenue SEMercer Island WA 98040206-232-6565

NORmANDY PARKFernwood at the ParkRetirement / Independent Living17623 First Avenue SNormandy Park WA 98148206-242-1455

REDmONDAegis of RedmondAssisted Living / Memory Care7480 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway NERedmond WA 98052425-883-4000

Fairwinds – RedmondRetirement / Assisted Living9988 Avondale Rd NERedmond WA 98052425-558-4700

Peters CreekRetirement & Assisted Living14431 Redmond WayRedmond WA 98052425-869-2273

The MarymoorRetirement & Assisted Living 4585 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway NERedmond WA 98052425-556-9398

RENTONEvergreen PlaceRetirement / Independent Living1414 Monroe Avenue NERenton WA 98056425-226-3312

The LodgeRetirement / Assisted Living1600 South Eagle Ridge DriveRenton WA 98055425-793-8080

Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre Independent and Assisted Living104 Burnett Ave SRenton WA 98057425-243-2941

SEATTLEAegis at NorthgateMemory Care11039 17th Avenue NESeattle WA 98125206-440-1700

Aljoya Thornton Place -North SeattleContinuing CareRetirement Community450 NE 100th StreetSeattle WA 98125206-306-7920

Ballard LandmarkRetirement/Assisted Living5433 Leary Ave NWSeattle WA 98107206-782-4000

Bridge ParkRetirement/Independent Living3204 SW Morgan StreetSeattle WA 98126206-938-6394



THE GOOD THINGS IN LIFE

Keep active, stay connected.

Regency Pacific communities place value on what our residents consider mostimportant. Special events, fun activities, care-free living and a highly trainedstaff all contribute to a way of life that embraces the values you hold most dear.

Peters Creek is a warm, homelike environment that offers personalized serviceswith a supportive and compassionate staff. Our full service retirement andassisted living community is located minutes from downtown Redmond andKirkland. To learn more, call us today.

Peters Creek • 425.869.227314431 Redmond Way • Redmond WA 98052

www.regencypeterscreek.com

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CRISTA Senior LivingIndependent / Assisted Living / Skilled Nursing / Rehabilitation / Memory Care19303 Fremont Avenue NorthShoreline WA 981331-877-639-3292

Faerland TerraceAssisted Living / Alzheimer’s Care1421 Minor AvenueSeattle WA 98101206-624-7637

Foundation House at NorthgateIndependent & Assisted Living11301 3rd Ave NESeattle WA 98125206-361-2758

Ida Culver House, BroadviewIndependent, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Alzheimer’s, Dementia Care12505 Greenwood Avenue NSeattle WA 98133206-361-1989

Ida Culver House, RavennaIndependent & Assisted Living2315 NE 65th StreetSeattle WA 98115206-523-7315

The LakeshoreIndependent & Assisted Living11448 Rainier Avenue SSeattle WA 98178206-772-1200

Merrill Gardens at NorthgateIndependent and Assisted Living11501 15th Avenue NESeattle WA 98125206-388-2989

Merrill Gardens at Queen Anne Independent and Assisted Living 805 4th Ave NSeattle WA 98109206-438-9270

Merrill Gardens at West SeattleIndependent / Assisted Living4611 35th Ave SWSeattle (West) WA 98126206-701-6093

Merrill GardensWest Seattle Admiral HeightsIndependent and Assisted Living2326 California Ave. S.W.Seattle (West) WA 98116206-204-5400

Merrill Gardens University VillageIndependent & Assisted Living5115 25th Ave NESeattle WA 98105206-452-3170

MirabellaIndependent, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing & Memory Care116 Fairview Ave NSeattle WA 98109206-254-1441

Northgate PlazaA Merrill Gardens CommunityIndependent & Assisted Living11030 5th Ave NESeattle WA 98125206-388-5061

Remington PlaceRetirement3025 NE 137th StreetSeattle WA 98125206-367-0369

the Stratford at Maple Leaf Independent, Assisted Livingand Memory Care9001 Lake City Way NESeattle WA 98115206-729-1200

University House, WallingfordIndependent & Assisted Living4400 Stone Way NSeattle WA 98103206-545-8400

ShORELINEAegis of Shoreline & Callahan HouseIndependent, Assisted Livingand Memory Care14900 & 15100 First Avenue NEShoreline WA 98155206-367-6700 and 206-417-9747

WOODINvILLEFairwinds – Brittany ParkRetirement / Assisted Living17143 - 133rd Ave NEWoodinville WA 98072425-402-7100

The CreeksideA Merrill Gardens CommunityIndependent Retirement Community18200 Woodinville-Snohomish Rd NEWoodinville WA 98072425-286-8974

KITSAP COUNTYBREmERTONBay PointeAssisted Living966 Oyster Bay CourtBremerton WA 98312360-373-9904

Marine CourteMemory Care966 Oyster Bay CourtBremerton WA 98312360-373-9904

SILvERDALECrista Shores Independent, Assisted Living1600 NW Crista Shores LaneSilverdale WA 983831-800-722-4135

PIERCE COUNTYGIG hARBORMerrill Gardens at Gig HarborIndependent and Assisted Living3213 45th Street Court NWGig Harbor WA 98335253-590-4972

PeninsulaRetirement / Independent Living3445 50th Street Court NWGig Harbor WA 98335253-858-4800

Sound Vista VillageRetirement & Assisted Living6633 McDonald AvenueGig Harbor WA 98335253-851-9929

LAKEWOODMaple CreekResidential Care10420 Gravelly Lake Drive SWLakewood WA 98499253-588-0227

PUYALLUPMeridian HillsAssisted Living1813 South Meridian StreetPuyallup WA 98371253-841-4909

Merrill Gardens at PuyallupIndependent and Assisted Living123 4th Avenue NWPuyallup WA 98371253-200-9783

Willow GardensRetirement / Independent Living 4502 6th Street SEPuyallup WA 98374253-848-4430

TACOmACharlton PlaceAssisted Living9723 South Steel StTacoma WA 98444253-589-1834

Merrill Gardens at TacomaIndependent & Assisted Living7290 Rosemount CircleTacoma WA 98465253-617-0100

Point Defiance VillageRetirement / Independent Living6414 N Park WayTacoma WA 98407253-759-8908

ThURSTON COUNTYOLYmPIACapital Place Retirement / Independent Living700 Black Lake BoulevardOlympia WA 98502360-357-9922

Put yourself in the middle of it.

Mirabella

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