Contributing Writers: Les Goldberg Ronnie Greenberg Randal C. Hall Dr. Robert Horseman Lyn Jensen Judith Rogow Debbie L. Sklar VOLUME 46, NUMBER 5 Nick Thomas

MAY 2020 “Serving The Needs of Orange County & Long Beach Seniors Since 1974” Michael J. Fox

“Family is not an important thing. It’s everything!” Michael J. Fox—

What’s Inside.... Calendar of Events...... 5 Classifieds...... 6-7 Michael J. Fox...... 10 Gadget Geezer...... 12 Fabulous Finds...... 14 Book Club...... 21 San Diego’s Mission Bay...... 22 Busy Boomers...... 31 In The Spotlight...... 35 Tinseltown Talks...... 41

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Military Honors, Veteran services, Reflection of Life, Veterans are assisted with preparations with honor detail from either the United States Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy or Coast Guard depending on the branch they served in. For more in- formation please call the Funeral Director.

Traditional Funeral, Viewing, Rosary, Vigil, Reflection of Life We provide Pre-Plan- ning/or Advanced Planning options to better serve our families

Our families can choose from as simple as Direct Cremation to Traditional Services followed by Cremation. Inviting them to be able to see their loved one and say good- bye. Cremation gives a sense of closure with more options then burial. Options like spreading cremains out to sea, bringing them home, dividing the cremains and bringing some home and some scattered or taken to a cemetery.

We understand the emotional stress families have during this time. We offer in-home appointments. We are available 24 hours a day to serve your family with superior services.

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not have to worry about that. Like many Californians, my wife and I have been We stay in touch with our staying home in place friends and discuss things except for a rare trip out over the phone. We are all for groceries. We have appalled by the behavior watched so much tele- of a small number of indi- vision that we are both viduals. Fighting over toi- now cross-eyed. Most of let paper makes no sense our friends are seniors to me. Now when I do go just like us and are do- to the store for food, I ing the same thing. We wear a mask and rubber have watched the news gloves. Most of my doctor with horror as the number appointments have been of people infected with rescheduled for about four the virus has shot up. Of months from now. One ap- course, we were disgusted pointment, however, has with the news that people been scheduled for Mon- were hoarding almost any- day over my wife’s cell thing they could get their phone with my doctor I BUY COMIC BOOKS hands on. Local Handyman from UCLA. My wife was • Drywall, Painting, Stucco, walked through download- AND BASEBALL CARDS But for us, even a $99 air- Patchwork ing something called My 1900-1970 fare for a nonstop flight • Repair Wood, Decks, Chart which I must log on from LAX to JFK was to 10 minutes before my Cabinets, Wood Fencing Large $$$ Paid not a temptation. I have phone appointment. • Roofing, Electrical, Granite, Call Robert Hughes at 310-947-9437 played solitaire so often Windows, Doors that my new nickname [email protected] We old folks are learning • Pressure Wash & Garage should now be Solitaire new tricks. However, one Cleaning DBA BOOK KINGDOM Man. We do have a freezer thing that has upset all • Housekeeper in addition to our refriger- my friends is the visions ator so we have been able Ernesto of people in stores on to keep enough food on television hoarding any- (562) 841-4481 hand to sustain us for at thing in sight. We saw one least a month if we could man exiting a store with not go out at all. The gro- enough toilet paper to cery stores are a distance equip a small country for away from us so we al- a year while other people ways tried to make fewer left the store empty-hand- trips but when we did go, ed because the shelves we loaded up. We did our tax returns early, so we do Continued on page 11 Page 4 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020 Page 5 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020 May Calendar of Events

ed tour offers visitors a look Mariachi Festival lessons and performing arts Pleasure Tones” on Saturday Editor’s Note: Before attend- at floral and plant displays, San Juan Capistrano classes. More than 50 organi- and “Janet Klein and Her Par- ing or attempting to attend garden architecture, and ideas May 9 zations, and city departments, lor Boys” on Sunday. Proceeds any or all these events please for environmentally-friend- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. etc., will bring art projects to benefit youth arts education check with each venue to see ly garden practices. RSSM The festival will include enter- the park atmosphere and invite and outreach programs. At, the if the event (s) are canceled funds horticulture and plant tainment “Battle of the Mari- the kids to “try art.” Food is Muckenthaler Cultural Center, due to the COVID-19 pan- science-related scholarships achis” and authentic Mexican available at a nominal cost, art 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fuller- demic. for college and university stu- food. Mariachi performers will activities are free to the partic- ton. Call, 714-738-6595. dents. Call, 949-837-2141. compete for cash prizes. At, ipants and include arts, crafts, Discovery Cube’s Mission San Juan Capistrano, dancing lessons, art lessons, Brewer Brothers Model plus performing opportunities. Annual Rocket Launch Open Garden Day El Camino Real/Ortega Hwy., Kit and Hobby Expo San Juan Capistrano. Call, At, Pearson Park, Anaheim. Huntington Beach Huntington Beach Santa Ana 949-234-1321. May 17 May 9 May 9 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tustin LobsterFest For model kit and hobby enthu- Located on campus at The Experience the neighborhoods Best of SoCal, Presented Tustin siasts, Old World Village will Boeing Co. in Huntington of West Floral Park and Jack by Porsche Irvine May 16 have various model kit ven- Beach, this event offers hands- Fisher Park in North Santa Irvine Gates open at 4 p.m. dors lined up this year. Also, on activities for all ages and Ana. You are invited to stroll May 16 An afternoon for all filled with traditional model “makes and includes a competition where through the various gardens 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. entertainment, games, music, take” for first-time builders you’ll design, build and throughout the day. Tranquil Enjoy an evening of celebra- and prizes. The Tustin Lob- to educate and instruct future launch a 2-liter bottle rocket spaces, innovative plant- tion while sipping, savoring sterFest is an annual fundrais- model builders of America. with pressurized air and wa- ing ideas, and inspiring yard and mingling with SoCal’s er event that provides financial Tickets are $6 at the door and ter. Rockets with the longest designs are open for your elite. Enjoy live entertainment, support for the programs and children under 12 are free. “hang time” will be awarded viewing. The one-day com- giveaways, specialty cock- services sponsored by the Tu- Parking is free. At, Old World prizes. Rocket Launch is a free munity event offers an array tails, wine tasting, interna- stin/Santa Ana Rotary Club. Huntington Beach, 7561 Cen- community event available to of activities: gardens to tour, tional brews, local restaurant All net proceeds from this ter Ave., No. 49, Huntington science, rocket and engineer water-wise front yard side- fare and a special exclusive event help pay for local Rota- Beach. enthusiasts of all ages. At, The walk tour, garden expert talks unveiling of the new 2020 ry programs throughout Tustin Boeing Co., 5301 Bolsa Ave., and demonstrations, vintage Porsche Taycan. *All attend- and Santa Ana. At, Peppertree Huntington Beach. cars, vendors selling unique ees must be 21+ with an ID. Park at the corner of First and Balboa Island ArtWalk garden treasures, and gourmet Use Code OCNET for $10 off. C streets, Tustin. Balboa food trucks. This year marks May 17 Rose Garden Tour At, Porsche Irvine, 14500 Sci- the 10th annual Open Garden 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Laguna Niguel and Portola entific, Irvine. Annual Muckenthaler Day. Cost: $15 presale tick- The Balboa Island ArtWalk is Hills Motorcar Festival ets/person (day of event ticket a showcase for talented local May 9 Anaheim Children’s Fullerton prices are $20). Presale tickets artists and marks the start of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festival May 16-17 can be purchased online. At, Balboa Island’s summer sea- The Rose Society of Saddle- Anaheim Featuring car rally, motor son. This fine art show fea- back Mountain sponsors gar- neighborhoods of West Floral May 16 movies, and Concours d’ El- tures 100 artists exhibiting den tours featuring four unique Park and Jack Fisher Park in 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. egance and horseless carriage paintings, fine jewelry, blown and private gardens in south North Santa Ana. Call, 714- Take the grandkids an en- tour. Live performances in the Orange County. 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“I looked more like a young ist from London’s “Daily Ex- In 1967, Twiggy pushed past boy than a girl model.” press,” the biggest newspaper her British boundaries to be- —Dame Lesley Lawson (aka of the day, noticed the pictures come a modeling sensation Twiggy) and asked to meet the young around the world. She expe- lady. A few weeks later, the rienced Beatle-like frenzy in She became one of the world’s newspaper published numer- America when the “New York- early supermodels, known by ous photos of Twiggy, with the er” magazine devoted nearly her first name only and pos- bold headline “THE FACE OF 100 pages to the short-haired, sessed of a unique look that ’66.” She left school, became mini-skirted teenager who defined the later 1960s fashion a full-time model and created sported three sets of false eye- world. a sea change for a fashion re- lashes. naissance in the UK. Born Lesley Hornby in Sep- The remainder of the 1960s tember 1949, she was the Twiggy was always defensive swirled by for Twiggy amid youngest of three daughters about her natural thinness, and photo shoots, personal appear- from Neasden, a working-class when asked what she ate, she ances, and interviews. She re- section of London. Her natural always gives the same terse re- tired from modeling in 1970 gauntness earned her the cruel sponse: “Food.” to do more than pose for a childhood nicknames of “Ol- camera and remained an En- ive Oyl” and “Twigs.” (Her Nothing about her was typical. glish icon after establishing an first manager later promoted She was short for a model (5’ award-winning career in dra- the name “Twiggy.”) 6”), weighed only 91 pounds matics and recording albums and had vital statistics of 30- of pop music. Her mother had taught her to 22-32 figure. (“I was a skinny sew, and Twiggy used that skill schoolgirl, stuffing tissues in In 2019, she received one to make her own in-style cloth- my little bra.”) Her androg- of the UK’s highest honors ing. She and her fashion-con- ynous sex appeal quickly awarded to citizens in public scious friends would spend brought her renown through- service when she became a their weekdays planning what out the United Kingdom, Dame Commander of the Or- they would wear on a Saturday where she modeled top design- der of the British Empire. night out. Weekends found her ers’ clothes and adorned the Bibliography at work at a London hairdress- covers of high-fashion maga- Book: Lawson, Twiggy with Penelope Dening. er’s while attending art school. zines. Twiggy earned more in Twiggy in Black and White. London: Simon & Schuster Ltd., 1997. an hour than her carpenter fa- Internet: In January 1966, she had her ther earned in a month. Bale, Bernard. “Dame Twiggy Says She’s Grow- ing Older Gracefully as She Always Said She hair colored and clipped short Would.” https://www.sundaypost.com. Sept. 13, at the chic salon Leonard of Her followers eagerly emptied 2019. The first quote is from here. Cartner-Morley, Jess. “Twiggy at 60: ‘It’s Mayfair. Leonard himself had store shelves of Twiggy lunch- Amazing I Didn’t Go Stark-Raving Bonkers.’” https://www.the guardian.com. Sept. 18, 2009. been seeking models to pro- boxes, pens, cosmetics, dolls, The second quote is from here. mote a new crop haircut of bedding, and dresses. She Cheever, Susan. “Heroine Worship: Twiggy, A Stick Figure.” https://archive.nytimes.com. No his. He hired a photographer to glided through London traffic date listed. take head shots of the 16-year- in a Rolls Royce, and restau- Cosgrove, Ben. “Twiggy: Rare Photos of a Six- ties Icon.” https://time.com. Sept. 18, 2014. old for his salon walls. rant patrons sometimes offered en.wikipedia.org. Twiggy a standing ovation when she Kennedy, Maev. “Face of 2009: Gallery Cele- brates Twiggy’s Career.” The Guardian. July 8, Before long, a fashion journal- went out to dinner. 2009. Page 9 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020

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There are so many things we To pay the rent, Fox sold his efforts from Sweden’s Karo- may not know about one of the furniture and books and asked linska Institute, the same orga- most familiar faces in Holly- to borrow money from his par- nization that awards the Nobel wood – Michael J. Fox. ents. Then, in 1982, his agent Prize in medicine. called and told him he had For instance, did you know passed his audition to play that Fox, who was born in Alex P. Keaton in “Family Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Ties.” to William and Phyllis Fox in 1961, adopted the “J” as his In his biography, he reportedly middle name (his real middle negotiated his contract from a name is Andrew) in honor of phone booth outside a restau- his favorite character actor, rant in Hollywood because he remembered most for his roles Michael J. Pollard? had no phone at his apartment. ton Legal,” “Stuart Little,” as Alex P. Keaton in the situ- Fox was told the network “The American President,” ation comedy “Family Ties” In an interview, he said he tried would need to call, and he said “Doc Hollywood,” “Tales And, for someone who never in 1982, and for playing Mar- to register with the Screen Ac- he was only home between 4 from the Crypt,” “For Love or graduated from high school, ty McFly in the classic film, tors Guild as “Michael Fox” and 5 p.m. He waited for the Money” and “Spin City.” he also possesses honorary de- “Back to the Future” (1985) but the name was already tak- call, and fortunately, he was grees from New York Univer- and its two sequels in 1989 and en. So, he replaced the “A” there to answer it and secure While filming “Doc Holly- sity, the University of British 1990. with a “J” because he “didn’t the role. wood,” Fox noticed his finger Columbia, and John Dewey want the teen magazines to use twitching. He was unable to High School in Brooklyn. In Looking Back headlines such as “Michael A. control it and when he went to addition to his many honors, At age 10, Michael and his Fox!” the doctors, they diagnosed it his star is on the Walk of Fame family moved from Edmonton as Parkinson’s disease. During in Hollywood and Toronto. to Vancouver, British Colum- his run on “Spin City,” he bia, when his father, a sergeant often hid his left hand in his in the Canadian Army, retired. Onward & Upward pocket. For the next few years, he de- “Family Ties” was the begin- veloped a desire to become an ning of a long and successful At the time of his diagnosis, actor. By age 15, he had land- journey to stardom. In 1985, Fox told interviewers: “People ed a role in a 1978 TV series, Did you know that he dropped he cemented his fame by play- always ask me if I say to my- “Leo and Me,” which gained out of high school in his senior ing McFly in “Back to the self, ‘why me?’ and I tell them, the attention of TV and movie year? It was a “stupid youth- Future.” Evidence of his ris- ‘why not me?’ He has since He and his wife, actress Traci critics. ful mistake,” he admitted later, ing popularity can be found formed the Michael J. Fox Pollan, who he met on the set and as a result, his kids were in his bank account where his Foundation, which donates of “Family Ties,” have a son At 18 he moved to Los Ange- forbidden to quit high school salary in the original version, money to help find a cure for and three daughters, including les and was offered a few TV and advised to attend at least $250,000, jumped to $5 mil- the disease, and has received twins. series roles but those oppor- one or two years of college. lion for each of the next two an Honorary Doctorate for his tunities got fewer and fewer. sequels. Did you know that his young- est of three sisters, Kelli Fox, His credits for movies and also is a stage and TV actress? TV include: “The Michael J. Fox Show,” “The Good Wife,” Of course, we all know this “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” forever youthful actor will be “Designated Survivor,” “Bos- Page 11 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020 Coronavirus Continued from page 3 were bare. It makes you feel bad for these people who cannot even buy one roll of toilet paper while some jerk walks out with enough toilet paper to last 30 years even if he had a constant problem.

My neighbor’s nephew went shopping for his par- ents. He was an off-duty LA Police officer. As he approached a store with his parent’s shopping list in hand, he was appalled to see a young man in the parking lot pushing two shopping carts stuffed with toilet paper to about 7 feet high. So, he quickened his pace and caught up to the guy and said, ‘Sir, you ought to be ashamed of yourself. What about all the people who can’t even find one roll to buy?’ The guy paused from pushing his cart and turned around and answered, ‘Sir, if you’re finished, I’d like to finish my delivery to the store.’

I realize of course that could have been me saying the same thing to this guy because that is something I would do. Page 12 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020 The Gadget Geezer By Les Goldberg

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balanced lifestyle, it’s a role that easily crowds out other important areas of life, includ- ing personal and professional relationships, and generates high levels of stress that could lead to serious health problems long-term if not managed.

Caregivers should feel em- powered to adopt the follow- ing tactics to lighten the bur- den, and achieve a renewed sense of control:

Remember your own health: It’s important to not lose sight of your physical and men- tal health during particularly stressful times. Improve your energy level with smart eat- ing choices: plan easy, healthy recipes that take less than 30 minutes, schedule grocery de- liveries, or subscribe to meal kits. And, committing to just Energy Matters Caregivers, Take 10 minutes a day of moving Care: How To your body will help you feel Save Money And Power energized, while boosting your Keep Your mental health. Exercise is also (NAPSI)—The U.S. Depart- touches throughout the system. Caregiving a good way to engage with ment of Energy estimates 25 to your loved one—join them for 40 percent of the energy used According to the National Air Duties From a walk or even a water aero- for heating or cooling a home Duct Cleaners Association Overwhelming bics class. is wasted. Contaminants in (NADCA), proper cleaning of You the heating and cooling sys- an entire system takes techni- Be transparent with your tem cause it to work harder, cal skill and attention to detail. employer about your role and shorten its life. Even with That’s why it’s important to go to http://nadca.com/en/ as a caregiver: Burning the filters, the HVAC system still find a contractor specifical- prosearch/all. To see more midnight oil to meet your gets dirty through normal use. ly trained and experienced in money-saving ideas, watch the caregiver and professional re- this type of cleaning. NAD- video at https://youtu.be/hIm- sponsibilities doesn’t do you, A clean system doesn’t have to CA members possess general vxVyZvQE. your loved one, or your career work as hard to maintain the liability insurance, are trained any favors. Speaking candidly temperature you prefer, it uses and tested regularly, sign on about the pressures you face as less energy and you save mon- to a code of ethics, and must Caregiving for a loved one can a caregiver with your employ- ey while breathing clean. clean and restore your heating be a fulfilling, yet overwhelm- er can help relieve stress in and cooling system in accor- ing experience. Forty million the long run. Discuss options So it pays to get your heating dance with NADCA standards. Americans provide care for such as flexible work hours or and cooling system cleaned their aging loved one each working remotely, and set real- regularly. More than just duct To learn more, visit www. year, and spend an average istic expectations for yourself. cleaning, this involves all the BreathingClean.com. To find of 24.4 hours per week doing components the air stream a NADCA member nearby, so. Try as one may to create a Continued on page 16 Page 16 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020 Caregivers Continued from page 15 ‘Everything is Beautiful’ Leverage technology: Utilize Ray Stevens tools that offer you visibility MBA, Realtor into your loved one’s health By Randal C. Hill status and simplify the com- Seniors List for as low as 1% plexities of coordinating care. It is hard to imagine a mil- as a pianist arranger and a re- Stevens’s uplifting melody These solutions allow you to lion-selling 1970 song open- cording artist. (He had quite that included such significant refocus your attention on the ing with the voices of a sec- a fine voice.) What followed lyrics as: key moments that matter most ond-grade class singing: was a series of catchy novelty with your loved ones, while and radio-friendly original sin- We shouldn’t care about the offering the peace of mind of Jesus loves the little children, gles such as “Ahab the Arab,” length of his hair knowing your loved one will all the little children of the “Harry the Hairy Ape” and have 24/7 access to help. For world “Guitarzan.” Or the color of his skin example, Philips Cares is a Planes of mobile application that enables Red and yellow, black and Nothing Stevens had recorded, Don’t worry about what shows you to easily form and activate white, they are precious in His though, had ever reached the from without Fame Air a care circle of trusted family sight top of the “Billboard Hot 100.” Museum and friends, access meaningful That was about to change with But the love that lives within Continued from page 9 insights into your loved one’s Jesus loves the little children the new decade. wellbeing, and manage your of the world Dismissed by some naysay- the Wright Flyer to the space In 1970, pop singer Andy Philips Lifeline personal alert ers as cornball pap, “Every- age Apollo Capsule. We house But that is precisely what Williams launched the Barn- service. It helps you and your thing is Beautiful” nonethe- over 150 Aircraft and displays. happened with a man who aby record label, and Stevens care circle be there for your less reached the peak of the Many of the Aircraft are fly- had gained renown during the became its first artist after he aging loved ones, easing and “Billboard” chart and earned able, including the P-51 Mus- 1960s for recording clever had won praise singing on enriching their aging journey. Stevens a Male Vocalist of tang, F4U Corsair, P-47 Thun- novelty ditties. Williams’ NBC-TV variety the Year Grammy Award. For derbolt, P-40 Warhawk, B-25 telecast. The Georgian was To learn more about the lat- years, it was his signature Mitchell, P-38 Lightning, F-86 Ray Stevens began life as also offered “The Ray Stevens est technology helping to song. Sabre & Russian Mig 15. Harold Ray Ragsdale in 1939 Show” as a summer replace- ease caregivers’ burdens, visit in Clarkdale, Ga. During his ment broadcast. https://philips.to/2MGDqLm In 1974, lightning struck a Our Mission is to preserve avi- childhood, he was influenced or call (855) 223-7395 second time for Stevens when ation history, inspire interest by music from the family ra- “I needed a very special tune he read about streaking, a col- in aviation, educate the public, dio and from 45s blasting from for the program,” Stevens re- lege-campus fad in which stu- and honor aviation pioneers the jukebox at the local swim- called on mybestyears.com. “I dents would strip naked and and veterans. ming pool where Stevens and went down in my basement for run past slack-jawed onlook- his pals spent their summers. about three days. I had crum- ers. He was thus inspired to We are a non profit 501 (c)(3) From the time he began tak- pled paper all over the place. create his second Barnaby Re- organization that has grown ing piano lessons at age seven, And suddenly the idea for the cords winner, “The Streak,” for the past 57 years through he knew that he would follow song came to me. I wrote it in a novelty that streaked to the donations. We receive no mon- music as his career path. Noth- maybe 45 minutes. It was a pinnacle of the “Billboard” hit ies from the government. ing else interested him. very special song and one that list. For more info please visit: a lot of people still remember www.planesoffame.org After graduation from high and sing along with when I do Bibliography school, Stevens enrolled at Book: it in shows.” Bronson, Fred. The Billboard Book of Planes of Fame Air Museum Georgia State University, Number One Hits (Third Edition). New York: Billboard Books/Watson-Guptill 7000 Merrill Avenue #17, Chi- where he studied classical pi- He recruited his two daughters Publications, 1992. no, CA 91710 ano and music theory. But he and the second-grade class at Internet: “Everything is Beautiful.” https://en.wiki- Tel - 909-597-3722 dropped out during his junior Nashville’s Oak Hill Elemen- pedia.org. Fax - 909-597-4755 year after being offered a con- tary School to introduce his “Everything is Beautiful” by Ray Stevens. https://www.songfacts.com. www.planesoffame.org tract with Mercury Records creation, which segued into “Ray Stevens.” https://raystevens.com. Page 17 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020 Seniors Have A Lot To Smile About Healthy teeth and gums are an important part of overall well-being. How- ever, as people age, they become more prone to gum disease and other oral health problems. With reg- ular dental check-ups and Visit your dentist annually to keep proper care, your smile may your teeth and gums strong and never get old. healthy

Smile, California, the Me- To help keep your smile di-Cal Dental Program’s cam- healthy and strong, the Amer- paign to improve oral health ican Dental Association offers among its members, wants these additional tips: seniors to know that they can see the dentist for an exam • See the dentist on a regular and cleaning once a year. This basis, even if you have den- dental visit can help keep their tures. gums and teeth healthy, strong and pain-free. • Brush and floss, or clean your dentures, daily. “Medi-Cal Dental covers rou- tine, preventive and restorative • Watch for changes in your care for more than 13.5 million mouth. Your risk for oral can- members in California. In Jan- cer increases as you age. If uary 2018, California Senate you see any changes in your Bill 97 restored optional adult mouth, it’s important to get dental benefits for members them checked out by a dentist ages 21 and older with full- or doctor. scope dental coverage, making it easier for eligible seniors to • Talk to your dentist or doctor receive free or low-cost den- about dry mouth. Dry mouth tal care,” said Alani Jackson, can make it hard to eat, swal- Chief of the Medi-Cal Den- low, or talk. It can also lead to tal Services Division within tooth decay or infection. the California Department of Health Care Services. • Practice healthy habits such as eating a balanced diet, lim- Use of the Medi-Cal dental iting sugary foods and drinks, benefit is important because, and avoiding cigarettes and according to the Centers for other tobacco products. Disease Control, approximate- ly one in five seniors lives with Visit SmileCalifornia.org to untreated tooth decay; and learn more about covered ser- about 68 percent of adults age vices and to find a dentist near 65 or older have gum disease. you. Page 18 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020

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“But the truth ends murdered, the women he once up looking differ- victimized are considered sus- ent from what the pects. The police soon focus girls imagined. Jo their investigation on Brenda, and Bethie sur- who is already known to have vive traumas and broken into Richard’s home Now more than ever it is a tragedies. As their lives unfold and computer before vanishing good time to choose a good against the background of free without a trace. Attempting to book and hunker down. Read- love and Vietnam, Woodstock clear her friend’s name, Ali is ing can pass the time, as well and women’s lib, Bethie be- quickly drawn into a web of as keep the mind active. Here comes an adventure-loving online intrigue that may lead are some new titles to consider wild child who dives headlong to a real-world fatal error,” while you are shut-in at home. into the counterculture and is according to Publisher Pocket up for anything (except set- Books. 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Strangers to all but the stake a claim on happily ever lone forty-something female at Phillips, they must ride out the after?” according to Publisher the Arizona Police Academy— storm together. Washington square Press. not to mention taking over the 6 a.m. shift at her family’s “During one of the most chal- The Summer Guests restaurant while her parents lenging weeks of their lives, By Mary Alice Monroe enjoy a long overdue Carib- “Jo and Bethie Kaufman were relationships are put to the test Foreword by Katherine bean cruise. However, when born into a world as the evacuees are forced to Kaneb Bellissimo Brenda Riley, a colleague from full of promise. confront the unresolved issues “Late August is a beautiful Ali’s old news broadcasting they have with themselves “Growing up in 1950s Detroit, days in California, shows up in time on the Southern coast— and with each other. But as they live in a perfect ‘Dick town with an alcohol problem the peach trees are ripe, the the storm passes, they realize “Galactus, France’s answer to and Jane’ house, where their and an unlikely story about a ocean is warm, and the sweet that what matters isn’t what SpaceX, has just launched a roles in the family are clearly missing fiancé, Ali reluctantly tea is icy. It’s the perfect time they brought with them to the communications satellite into defined. Jo is the tomboy, the agrees to help. to enjoy the rocking chairs mountains. Rather, it’s what bookish rebel with a passion to orbit, but the payload harbors on the porch. But beneath the make the world fairer; Bethie they’ll take with them once “The man posing as Brenda’s a frightening weapon: a nu- is the pretty, feminine good calm surface bubbles a threat: they leave,” according to Pub- fiancé is revealed to be Rich- clear bomb that can trigger a lisher Gallery Books. girl, a would-be star who en- it’s also peak hurricane season. ard Lowensdale, a cyber-so- massive electromagnetic pulse joys the power her beauty con- ciopath who has left a trail of (EMP). fers and dreams of a traditional “When a hurricane threatens broken hearts in his virtual life. the coasts of Florida and South wake. When he is viciously Continued on page 31 Page 22 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020 Down by San Diego’s Mission Bay Story by Ronnie Greenberg • Photos by Joe Hilbers heats up with endless fun for all ages. The resort is a private 44-acre island tucked away on the shores of the gentle bay with more than a mile of san- dy beach and surrounded by beautiful tropical landscap- ing. Hidden away in seclud- ed pockets are 462 California Bungalow-style guestrooms including 75 hotel suites, that feature 99 lanai patio, garden, bayside and studio gardens. Mission Bay Marina Amenities include cable TVs, The 4,600-acre wonderland, of shoreline beaches, grassy in-room movies, mini-refriger- Balboa Park Railroad now known as the Mission knolls, areas for sailing, swim- ators, coffeemakers, and kitch- 18-hole putting golf course professionally trained spa ther- Bay Aquatic Park, was discov- ming, picnicking, powerboats, en facilities including micro- is perfect for practice or just apist will lull you into a sense ered by Portuguese shipbuilder fishing, water skiing. waves, and sinks. for fun, and Bocce ball, ping of well-being and relaxation. and navigator Juan Rodriguez pong, horseshoes, and lawn The state-of-the-art Fitness Cabrillo in 1542. Disenchant- When introduced to the prop- Whether By Land or By croquet. Bicycle cruisers and Center features the latest car- ed with the bay because it was erty, Jack Skirball along with Sea there’s Plenty to Do Quads make roaming near and dio equipment. For the shop- not sufficiently deep to ac- architect Eldridge Spencer and If the pastime of choice is far relaxing and fun. With all pers, the Island Market pro- commodate his ships, Cabrillo builder Bob Golden decided lounging by the pool, an ex- the activities available, there is vides a wonderful selection of hilarating jet ski adventure or no reason to leave the island. souvenirs, gifts, and clothing. bike ride along the bay, there are many choices. You can The resort’s Spa at Paradise On-site Distinctive swim and splash in any of Point an intimate and inviting Restaurants the five pools, including la- goon and waterfall pools, and a beautiful lagoon pool with a sandy beach area. There is also a pool just for children, and one for adults only. Clean sandy beaches with shallow waters stretch far into the Bay. Para- dise Point is most well-known Barefoot Bar & Grille for its private full-service ma- named the area Bahia Falza, to create a beautiful vacation rina. Here aquatic activities False Bay. island escape, insulated from such as sailing, sailing lessons, the city but not isolated from water skiing, jet skiing, motor Cottage at Paradise Point In 1902 George Hall, city hor- San Diego’s features and at- boating, and kayaking can be San Diego day spa sanctuary Island-inspired casual fare is ticulture commissioner, sug- tractions. learned and enjoyed. focuses on exotic rituals from served all day at the Barefoot gested the swamp Bahi Falza islands around the world and Bar & Grill set alongside a be developed into an aquatic Where to Stay There are five hard-surface local San Diego influences. waterfall and overlooking the park. A master plan was ap- Paradise Point Resort & Spa tennis courts, and the volley- With the backdrop of a lush bay. Creative bold flavors to proved by the city council in San Diego’s Mission Bay ball court inside the resort’s oasis, exotic treatment rooms the American dishes use farm- in 1958 creating 30 miles is a recreational haven that perimeter is available. The and cooling sea breezes, the Continued on page 23 Page 23 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020

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Health & Well-Being Get the Facts on Eating for Health And Boosting Your Immune System Naturally Registered dietitian for Cali- ity. These immune-boosting eggs, low-fat cheese, and milk The American Heart Associa- fornia Strawberries, Colleen foods help protect cells from are great sources of protein. tion recommends adults get at Wysocki, explains what fac- damage and may reduce the If you choose vegetarian pro- least 150 minutes of moderate tors play a role in immunity, risk of diabetes, cancer, stroke, tein, pair it with vitamin C-rich cardio exercise and at least eating for health, and how to and heart disease.­ foods such as strawberries. three days of strength-building boost immune systems natu- Iron from plant protein is diffi- exercises per week. rally: Green vegetables, on the other cult to absorb without ­vitamin hand, are recognized as foods C. • Sleep and Stress. Increasing Factors Influencing the Im- good for the immune system sleep and decreasing stress are mune System and they have anti-cancer Foods High in Vitamin C also on the list of how to boost Eating protein and foods high in properties and protect against Food sources of vitamin C are your immune system naturally. Factors that can influence im- vitamin C such as strawberries is neural tube defects in pregnan- more effective at strengthening key. Try this recipe for Strawberry Do your best to get adequate munity include: cy. immunity and overall health & Tuna Kebabs on californias- sleep (7+ hours each night). • Diet trawberries.com than supplements. In addition, • Sleep It’s important to strengthen the fruits and vegetables such as During stressful times, tech- • Stress Consistently building your body against non-communica- strawberries offer much more niques to help manage anx- • Exercise plate this way prepares the ble diseases with a variety of than vitamin C; all of their mi- iety may include talking to • Microbiome body to fight illness and stress. fruits and vegetables first; then cronutrients work together to someone, checking in on loved • Germs Eating for health is a long- when contagious germs enter help prevent and fight disease. ones, exercise, sleep, and eat- game; popping a few berries the body, its defenses will be Eating for Health ing a nutritious diet. in your mouth when you start available to fight them off. One serving of eight strawber- Eating for health means in- to feel a cold coming on will ries provides all the vitamin C creasing whole foods while have limited effect. However, Eating a single color in the you need for a day. Oranges, • Microbiome and Germs. cutting back on processed if you eat a variety of fruits diet is like going to school and red peppers, cantaloupe, papa- Don’t neglect the role bacte- foods high in sugar, salt, and and vegetables each day, your learning a single subject. If ya and kale are also foods high ria play in spreading harmful saturated fats. People are cau- cells will be better prepared to first graders were only taught in vitamin C. germs. While you can wipe out tioned not to look for a single overcome viruses and infec- physical education—that germs and bacteria on surfac- “super food” to prevent ill- tions when your body does en- would be important, but they How to Boost Immune Sys- es, it’s critical to feed your gut ness, but rather, start eating a counter them. would miss out on learning good bacteria. balanced diet to build a strong tem Naturally how to add, subtract, read, and immune system over time. • Exercise’s Role in Immu- The Rainbow of Fruits and write. Similarly, if a person nity. For those who want to Pre- and probiotics are im- Vegetables is at the Heart of were to only eat one color of The Dietary Guidelines for know how to boost the im- mune-boosting foods because Immune-Boosting Foods Americans promotes the “My fruits and vegetables (such as mune system naturally, after they feed the good bacteria in Eating the rainbow of fruits greens), they risk missing out Plate” method of eating for diet, physical activity is key. the gut. Prebiotics include fi- and vegetables every day is on nutrients that may promote Exercise is another long-term health: ber from fruits and vegetables, key to increasing immune cell a more complete immune re- approach to building strength while probiotics include straw- • ½ of your plate: Colorful responses to bacteria and vi- sponse. against germs and disease. berries, apples, kefir, kombu- fruits and non-starchy vegeta- ruses. The phytochemicals in Working out not only builds cha, sauerkraut, pickles, miso, bles fruits and vegetables that pro- Protein is Vital for Repair muscle, it also reduces abdom- • ¼ of your plate: Lean protein mote health depend on the col- and Recovery from Illness inal fat, high blood pressure, tempeh, kimchi, sourdough • ¼ of your plate: Whole grains or of the food. Protein is also essential for cholesterol, and stress—all bread, and some cheeses. or starch growth and illness recovery. risk factors for disease. It can • Low-fat dairy is also encour- For instance, red, blue, and Protein repairs cells and DNA help you sleep better and de- For more strawberry nutrition aged at each meal for those purple fruits provide antioxi- damage caused by illnesses. crease symptoms of depres- information and recipes, visit who tolerate lactose. dant and antimicrobial activ- Skinless poultry, fish, yogurt, sion and anxiety. californiastrawberries.com. Page 25 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020 How Communities Can Fight The Coronavirus Pandemic And PPE In addition, Synchrony and Shortage the Synchrony Foundation As devastating as Corona­ have committed $5 million virus (COVID-19) is, there are to support hunger-relief some bright spots. Consider organizations and local this: With healthcare workers communities in the wake of facing critical shortages of Around the country, Americans the pandemic. are fighting the virus in clever, personal protective equipment creative ways What You Can Do (PPE), Synchrony, a premier Be part of the solution by consumer financial services 2. Sewing to Save Lives— participating in the #GearUp company, is leading a new In collaboration with program. Learn how at www. initiative with businesses, 14,000 small to medium- synchrony.com/gearup.html. consumers, employees, and sized sewing businesses, non-profits called #GearUp Synchrony is encouraging its In addition, you can help that aims to equip frontline 140,000 “Sewing and More” protect yourself and the people public health personnel and credit cardholders to create you care about. The Centers first responders in local protective masks, gowns and for Disease Control and communities around the gloves. Cardholders who make purchases automatically Prevention suggests taking country with protective gear. receive a statement credit to everyday preventive steps: help them defray the costs of What’s Being Done purchasing materials needed • Staying home, especially if 1. Creating 3D-Printed to create the protective gear. you’re sick Face Shields—Marshalling The company is also teaming assistance from the up with small business • Avoid touching your eyes, technology, manufacturing, and partner Jenny Pollard Nobile nose, and mouth philanthropic communities, of Pollard’s Sew Creative Synchrony and the Synchrony to provide volunteers with • Washing your hands often for Foundation—which supports sewing patterns and logistical at least 20 seconds communities affected by the details for handmade face • Cover your cough or sneeze coronavirus pandemic—is masks. with a tissue partnering with Stephens Direct and Protoduction 3D 3. Enabling a Network of • Wear a cloth face covering as well as global charity Donations—Synchrony has when you go out Brother’s Brother Foundation donated thousands of face masks to hospitals and first to produce and distribute responder organizations • Clean and disinfect frequently thousands of face shields to around the world. The touched objects and surfaces. serve communities in need. company also enhanced its In addition, the company’s employee matching gifts For more information, employees around the U.S. are program to temporarily triple visit www.synchrony.com/ creating face shields and face employees’ donations to non- coronavirus. masks using its 3D printers profits supplying PPE for and even their own. They’re health care providers and sharing templates, providing frontline workers as well as coaching, and coordinating local food banks, matching distribution. employees’ giving 2:1. Page 26 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020

Fire Safety Home Fire Risks Increase As Weather Cools The fall and winter seasons Residents can also take an bring cooler temperatures, active role in protecting their holidays, and images of cozy communities from hazards nights by the fireplace. Yet the such as fires, medical emer- change in seasons also comes gencies, and much more. Fire with the chance of severe departments across the country weather and an increase in fire are looking for volunteers to risks. According to the U.S. serve as firefighters, EMS pro- Fire Administration, more viders, and auxiliary members. home fires occur in winter than in any other season. “The majority of firefighters in the U.S. are volunteers— “Holiday decorations, space household members know neighbors helping neighbors heaters, generators, and fire- how to use them. in an incredible and rewarding places all present fire hazards way,” said Hirsch. “We need if not properly used and main- • Develop a home fire escape more people to answer the call tained,” said Steve Hirsch, plan and practice it with the to serve.” chair of the National Volun- entire family. teer Fire Council. “Residents Training is provided by the should be aware of the dangers • Keep portable generators out- department, and volunteers and take the steps to make sure side and away from the home. can serve in a variety of roles, their families and homes are from providing life-saving protected.” • Install a screen in front of emergency response services each fireplace or wood stove. to conducting fire prevention Follow these tips to minimize Store cooled ashes in a metal programs and disaster pre- home fire and safety risks: container outside the home. paredness planning.

• Install smoke alarms in every • Have chimneys professional- Learn more and find a volun- sleeping room, outside each ly inspected and cleaned every teer fire service opportunity by separate sleeping area, and on year. going to www.MakeMeAFire- every level of the home. Test fighter.org. monthly to ensure they work. • Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from • Install carbon monoxide fireplaces, radiators, space alarms and test them at least heaters, or other heat source. once a month. • Never leave lit candles unat- • Know where the gas, electric, tended, and keep them out of and water main shut-off con- the reach of children and pets. trols are and how to use them. • If using a live Christmas tree, • Place fire extinguishers in keep it adequately watered and the kitchen, garage, and liv- get rid of it after Christmas or ing room, and make sure all when it gets dry. Page 27 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020

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You can For Android Phones (if take advantage of some nifty applicable to your model): features on your phone to orga- • Go to home screen > nize your photos and e-mails, Faces will be separated under swipe down to show your App people > tap a face > tap Add a which will help make your life Drawer > click the Search icon Name > enter the name easier and save you time. > type in what you want to find

The experts at global tech care For iPhones: For iPhones: company Asurion spoke with • Create an album from exist- • Use the Swipe to Search phone users about the pain ing photos. Open Photos app > function to search across all points they have with highly Open the All Photos Album or apps and data. Go to your utilized features including pho- tap the Photos Tab > tap Select home screen > swipe down to storage, managing e-mails > Select all photos you want from the middle of the screen and contact lists. The experts to add to the new album > tap > tap the search field > type in then shared tips to help partici- Add To > select New Album what you want to find pants streamline and save time • Use facial recognition to Find E-mails Faster in these areas. After using the quickly find photos of people tips, people were amazed with you love. Open a photo with a For Android Phones: how these simple shortcuts person’s face in it > swipe up • Find the e-mails you’re look- made finding things so much over the photo > tap circle with ing for faster by grouping them faster and easier. Check out person’s face > tap Menu icon under different labels. Go to what Asurion experts shared: in the top left corner > tap Add Gmail website (not the app) > to people’s album > enter per- Settings > Labels > Create new Easy Setup Photo Albums son’s name > tap Done or Next label. Once the label is created, for People, Places and then you can label groups and Objects Find a Specific Photo Fast individual e-mails can be filed under each folder from within For Android Phones: For Android Phones: the app. • Manage and share your pho- • Find the photos you’ve la- tos more easily with Google For iPhones: beled. Open Google Photo Photos as your primary photo • Find e-mails faster by filter- 44 Years of Experience App > tap search bar at the app. ing through specific require- Highest Avvo rating - 10.0 out of 10.0 top of screen > type in search Selected by peers as “Super Lawyer” ments. Open Mail app > from 2007 - 2013 and 2015 - 2020 • Easily locate photos by per- criteria > scroll through results Inbox (or All inboxes) tap icon son or pet when you group by for your photo in bottom left corner > tap Fil- similar faces. Tap ≡ tered By (213) 626-1881 • 1-(800) 699-1881 • (818) 760-9880 • Add a name to find photos For iPhones: faster. Open a person or pet • iOS makes it easy to find a To learn more, visit www.asu- photo > tap Menu > tap Info > photo by identifying objects, rion.com. Page 29 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020 Movie Preview ‘Greyhound’ By Randal C. Hill

As a four-decade veteran of the treacherous Atlantic Ocean The filming of Forester’s story show business, 63-year-old during the winter of 1942. took place aboard the WWII Tom Hanks has earned two destroyer “USS Kidd,” which Academy Awards, five Gold- The “Greyhound” is part of is based in Baton Rouge, LA. en Globes and seven Emmys. an international convoy of 37 And now, with the release of Allied ships being chased by a The author of the successful Sony Pictures’ “Greyhound,” wolf pack of German U-boats 2018 book of short stories he may have to make room on — in hot pursuit and closing called “Uncommon Type,” his awards shelf for a couple in fast. Krause cannot muster Hanks wrote the “Greyhound” more. much clout: just his destroyer, script and, along with Gary a Polish warship named the Goetzman, also handled the E. M. Forester was a celebrat- “Victor” and two corvettes — production chores. Aaron ed British novelist popular small warships designed for Schneider (“Get Low”) was during the early 20th century. convoy escort duty. the director. His long list of literary accom- plishments includes such clas- For 48 hours, Krause plays a The movie releases nationwide sics as “The African Queen” desperate cat-and-mouse game in May. and “The Barbary Pirates.” against the approaching subs. Many of his stories center Battling sleeplessness for two around naval warfare, and days, he stays determined to The Hanks’s new movie is no ex- protect the lives of 3,000 sail- ception. Based on Forester’s ors and $50 million worth of Senior 1955 novel “The Good Shep- cargo. Krause is also facing herd,” “Greyhound” comes to down other problems, as well, Reporter life as a gripping fictional epi- as he is locked in continuous is published monthly by: sode of the Battle of the Atlan- conflict with his self-doubts SENIOR REPORTER tic, the longest conflict of the and personal demons that lie OF OC Second World War. buried deep in his soul. Krause realizes that he must overcome 9114 Adams Avenue, Suite 358 Huntington Beach, CA 92646 In a radical departure from his certain facets of his person- recent role of impossibly nice ality to be an effective leader Email: jcampos@ seniorreporterofoc.com guy Fred Rogers, Hanks here under pressure and thus prove becomes a grim-faced naval his mettle to those depending Telephone officer named Ernest Krause on his command. (714) 975-6345 Fax (not to be confused with an (714) 369-6517 1890s U. S. Navy officer of the Rounding out the “Grey- same name). Krause comes to hound” cast are Elisabeth Rate is $28.00 per year us as a rigid, deeply religious Shue (“Leaving Las Vegas”), career individual who has fi- Stephen Graham (“Boardwalk Guest articles, commentaries and photographs are invited, nally been given command of Empire”), Tom Brittney (“Un- however, publication is at the a destroyer, the USS Keeling REAL”), and Rob Morgan discretion of the editor (code name “Greyhound”), in (“Daredevil”). Page 30 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020

Medicare Enrollment Season Is Coming: 5 Tips To Make Sure help you find the best option 4. Compare benefits. Along You’re In The Right Plan for 2020. with price comparisons, be sure to review the full range of Medicare’s Annual Enrollment match for you in 2019 may not services and benefits offered Period runs from October 15 be right for 2020. Changes to 3. Make sure your doctors by competing Medicare plans. to December 7, 2019. This is premiums, deductibles and co- are still covered. The doctors These can include everything your yearly chance to shop for pays can be costly. A recent and hospitals that participate in from preferred pharmacy and insurance coverage that best eHealth analysis of people us- The expert help of a licensed in- your Medicare plan’s network surance agent can help you get mail-order prescription dis- meets your needs. People cov- ing eHealthMedicare.com to the best medicare policy for your often change each year as well. counts to dental, vision, hear- ered by Medicare will have compare Medicare plans found needs. Make sure your preferred pro- ing and even fitness benefits. even more plans with a host that fewer than one in ten were viders are covered under your And for 2020, many Medicare of new benefits to choose from enrolled in the lowest cost plan prices. That can mean high- current plan or any new plan er out-of-pocket expenses. Advantage plans will offer sup- for 2020. for their personal prescription that interests you. The amount Check to make sure that the plemental benefits that provide drug regimen. Those who you’ll pay when you get care medications you need are still additional assistance to people Here are five things to keep in switched to their optimal drug from a doctor or hospital that covered by your plan in 2020, with chronic illness, such as mind for Medicare’s Annual plan stood to save an average does not participate with your and pay close attention to any non-emergency transportation, Enrollment Period. of $900 per year. plan will be higher than what special rules you need to fol- virtual medical visits, caregiv- 1. Review your 2020 cover- low to get the most coverage you’ll pay if you stay within er support, nutritional counsel- age options. Medicare Ad- 2. Look out for drug cover- for your medications. Online your plan’s network, and some ing and meal delivery, and air vantage plan details change age changes. It’s common for tools, including eHealthMedi- health insurers won’t cover conditioning, among others. each year, so the policy that insurance companies to tweak care.com’s prescription drug out-of-network providers at was the least expensive or best their list of covered drug and coverage comparison tool, can all, except in an emergency. Continued on page 31 Page 31 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020 May Book Club Busy Boomers Continued from page 21 By Les Goldberg “When the satellite is in Riding the MiniRails: A Lifelong Passion position, Galactus’s sec- ond-in-command, Dr. Nevaeh One of the things that people tertain and educate their grow- Patel, will have the power to of our age have in common ing families of baby boomers. lay waste to the world. A for- is the love for model trains. mer astronaut, Patel believes Proof of this can be found at Model railroading is more she is following the directions any of the many local and re- than watching the trains trav- of the Numen, aliens who gional model train shows held el around the store-bought saved her life when she space- walked outside the Interna- throughout the year at various tracks. It is a multifaceted amazing model railroading tional Space Station. She is locations in the area. vision to turn the historic San- craft that involves woodwork- layouts and friends who ‘speak convinced that with the Holy ta Fe and Union Pacific Depots ing, electrical engineering, and your language of trains’ at any Grail—just discovered by the At a recent show I attended in into a museum. That idea was miniature landscape designs. of the following locations. The owner of Galactus, eccentric Anaheim, a layout featured an derailed two years ago by a Hunting down the hundreds of closest ones include: treasure hunter Jean-“Pierre active tornado. When the lo- cash-strapped Fullerton City train parts and scenic elements Broussard—she can be reunit- comotive approached a tunnel, Council. is part of the fun, but most ed with the Numen, change the • Angels Gate Hi-Railers Mod- it triggered the funnel cloud enthusiasts cherish the long, world’s destiny, and become el Railroad Club, San Pedro which dropped down from the complicated, ultimately re- immortal with them. dark sky and twisted across warding work of building and • California Southern Model the tracks, barely avoiding the sharing their hobby talent and Railroad Club, Norwalk “The countdown has begun multi-car freight train. That achievements. when Special Agents Nicho- • Glendale Model Railroad was a real ‘wow’ moment. las Drummond and Michae- Club, Glendale la Caine are thrown into the Although events are canceled I remember my father, a for- pending disaster. They must Other popular gathering plac- or postponed this year due to mer Army engineer, buying a • Los Angeles Model Railroad stop the EMP that would es for model train lovers are the COVID-9 pandemic, the Marx train set and spending Society, Hawthorne wreak havoc on communica- at many regional model rail- SCRPA continues its mission all of his free time building a • Pasadena Model Railroad tion and electronic systems on roading clubs. There are to provide historical insight complete scenario of towns, Club, Los Angeles Earth, resulting in chaos and two kinds – one that features into the many contributions working people and beautiful anarchy,” according to Pub- massive layouts where enthu- that railroads have made to the backdrops with me at his side Another way to hear the nos- lisher Pocket Books. siasts pitch in and help build development and growth of enjoying every moment of our talgic sounds of clickety-clack the track systems then rent the Southern California from the time together. and the unmistakable train Medicare tracks to run their own trains. 19th century onward. whistle is to check out the ex- Continued from page 30 position schedules at the Or- 5. Work with a professional It was in the middle of the ange County Fairgrounds in to understand your choices. 20th century when train buffs Costa Mesa, Pomona Fairplex, To make sure you’re viewing began memorializing the hey- Anaheim Convention Center, a wide range of plans available day of railroading, and compa- and Del Mar Fairgrounds. For on the market, work with an ex- nies like Lionel and Marx sold a complete list of clubs and pert in Medicare products that miniature versions of the ‘big hobby shops, visit www.socal- In addition to these clubs are represents more than just one iron’ in grand fashion. As sol- railfan.com on the Internet. organizations dedicated to While young people today are insurance company. It doesn’t diers returned home following preserving the remaining vin- into mobile devices and vid- cost anything extra. A licensed All Aboard! tage rolling stock that exists World War II, traveling mostly eogames, a great number of agent can help you understand throughout the U.S. For many by rail, they discovered a hob- older folks continue to devote and make sense of all your op- years, the Southern Califor- by that would not only take significant time and money tions and select coverage that nia Railway Plaza Association their minds off the traumatic to the hobby they love. For best matches your needs, bud- (SCRPA), for instance, had a past but would be a way to en- instance, you can find some get, and lifestyle. Page 32 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020

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• Garage—It’s important to give your garage door some at- tention especially if it squeaks Page 33 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020

Pizza Facts & Fancies Foodies Flock To Old World Pepperoni℠ And Spark Heated Pepperoni Pizza Debate

Pepperoni is America’s most Gray noticed an increase popular pizza topping, with 53 over the past couple years percent listing it as one of their in how often Marco’s cus- top 3 favorites, according to a tomers add Old World YouGov survey. Pepperoni to their orders. He likens the trend to the Most Americans know only growing popularity of an- one kind of pepperoni: flat other pork offering. and quite chewy. Now, there’s fandom brewing for a differ- the brand will place 231 mil- “Americans are developing ent style of pepperoni with lion slices of Old World Pep- more of a palate for bold- its crispy, bold-flavored cups peroni on its pizza in 2019. er flavors, just look at the known as Old World Pepper- Marco’s Pizza, named Most rise of popularity in apple- oni. Loved Pizza Brand according wood-smoked bacon,” Gray to the 2019 Harris Poll EquiT- said. “Old World Pepperoni is rend Study, has offered both the closest you’ll come to ba- Various outlets, both new and styles of pepperoni for the bet- con in a cured Italian meat.” traditional, have picked up on ter part of a decade. Gray not- this trend. From the Wall Street ed that the restaurant’s Pepper- Gray believes the movement Journal to the online publica- oni Magnifico pizza, features in favor of bolder flavors is tion, Kitchen Rally, pizza lov- both types of pepperoni and is more than just a fad. Instead, ers have begun to further ex- among the most popular items he views this as a sign of plore the differences between on the menu. Americans developing a more the two pepperoni styles while mature and curious palate. asking which slice is superior. “It’s a pepperoni lover’s Gray notes Marco’s Pizza is dream—those crispy cups give benefiting from a growing de- While the sight of curling, you a completely different tex- sire to move away from pro- crispy pepperoni cups has long ture,” Gray said. “It’s meat cessed foods since each of the been easy to see in places such candy.” brand’s restaurants makes its as Buffalo and across Ohio, dough from scratch daily, uses the rise of foodie influencers Gray describes the key differ- freshly cut produce and mixes put Old World Pepperoni on ences between the two styles herbs and spices into the sauce the map nationwide. On Insta- this way: traditional lay-flat in-store every day. gram, the hashtag ‘#ronicups’ pepperoni sausages come in returns more than 6,000 posts an artificial casing. This is less “The trend toward spicier with thousands of likes. Users expensive than natural casing, products and flavors continues are drawn to the aesthetic of which helps explain why it’s to be on the rise—spicy garlic curled up, bright red and glis- long been more prevalent in as an example,” he said. “Old tening pepperoni slices. pizzerias across the country. World Pepperoni is not nec- Old World Pepperoni comes in essarily hot but there is a kick Pizza makers are taking notice a natural casing; when that cas- and it definitely has a bolder of this trend. ing cooks down in the oven, it flavor.” causes the slices to cup up and Darren Gray, senior director of crisp along the edges, provid- To try Old World Pepperoni menu and culinary innovation ing a far crispier texture and a for yourself, go to marcos.com for Marco’s Pizza, estimates bolder flavor. or download the app. Page 34 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020 Dry Eye: More Than A Minor Are You Seeking a Care Annoyance Facility For Your Loved One?

censed assisted know the family and the res- Another is the Ambrose fam- living facilities ident. The more we know ily in San Clemente: “Thank and organizations about them, the better we can you for all the hours of search- dedicated to board offer our expertise for assis- ing and getting to know Polly, and care, memory tance. After we assess the res- her needs and the needs of our care, hospice care ident’s care needs, personality family. The confidence and or respite care. and preferred locations, we experience you shared with us work with the family budget to helped us believe it was pos- Approximately 16 million peo- It also has close ensure appropriate placement. sible.” ple in the U.S. suffer from dry ties with the Alz- eye symptoms. So many deal heimer’s Asso- SR: What steps do you take to with the burning, irritation and ciation, Council And the vice president of de- on Aging, Home find a facility that is the right velopment for the Alzheimer’s general discomfort that dry Matt Posselt, owner of Ivy Glenn eye is one of the top reasons Terrace; Melissa Schusler, Care Agencies, fit? Association said this about people see their eye doctor. Residence Care Placement Veterans resources, Adult Pro- MS: We pre-tour every home RCSP: Specialist; lly Ambrose, care or facility to assess their care While the symptoms are what facility resident, and Pia the tective Services and Social patients focus on, what they caretaker Services. plans, to see what types of “Thanks for your help. Those caregivers are on duty and we serve found a window of may not realize is that dry eye Take it from me, if you an- can impact vision, both short To learn more about this their training. We look at the hope.” swered “yes” to the question term and, in some cases, per- unique service, we asked Me- quality of their meal plans, above, it can be a daunting – manently. lissa Schusler, placement spe- medication management, and and often very frustrating task. According to Schusler, “We at cialist with RCPS, to answer activities and programs of- In my case, our family endured RCSP take pride in searching The tear film protects and per- some key questions typically fered. We also ensure that the the experience twice – within a for That Age In Place Home. fects the surface of the eye, asked by families and friends facilities have hospice waivers 4-year span -- when my moth- We have the knowledge and known as the cornea, which who are in similar situations: and have passed State of Cali- er and father who had been liv- resources to support all unique is the first line of focus. When fornia inspections. ing with us for 7 years finally needs, preferences and desires areas of dryness appear, vision SR: I know this is a basic reached the stage where high- of our clients and families. We can become blurred. Also, dry question, but why does RCSP SR: What is the cost of using ly professional daily care was offer suggestions and support eye can affect the health of the exist? RCPS services? necessary. during all types of transitions.” cornea, which can lead to sig- MS: We take the load off our MS: Our services are free to nificant damage and discom- those who need them. We re- clients and their families to For more information about fort. Unfortunately for us, finding ceive our commission directly narrow down the search to a RCSP, you are invited to call a well-managed, highly qual- from the facilities after a tran- few homes we feel are ap- Schusler at the office (949) “Patients shouldn’t ignore dry ified care facility involved sition has been made and the proprite. We then sched- 413-4582, her cell (949) 412- eye symptoms or try to man- hours of knocking on doors, clients and families, facilities ule tours with the families. 5947 or toll-free (800) 763- age them on their own. The numerous phone calls, visi- and owners are all comfort- Whether the transition needs 1433. Her email is mel4se- health of the eye and vision is tations, interviews and nego- able, safe, content and happy. to take place immediately or [email protected] at stake,” said Stephen Slade, tiations. If only there was a within a week or months, we M.D. of Slade & Baker Vision. service available then like Or- will successfully handle the One such satisfied custom- See our ad “It is important that the symp- ange County-based Residen- entire search. er is Ginny from Lake Forest on the back cover toms be thoroughly evaluated tial Care Placement Specialist who told Schusler: “I am so during annual eye exams. Pa- (RCPS). SR: How do you determine grateful to have found you. tients should know there have what level of care is required Not only did you find a home been a lot of advancements in Founded in 1997, the compa- for each resident? quickly, but you knew imme- the treatment of dry eye.” ny has developed close work- MS: Initially, we assess each diately what I wanted for Mary Continued on page 35 ing relationships with state-li- unique situation, and get to who has Alzheimer’s.” Page 35 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020

In The Spotlight

I created backdrop scene for Sunshine Lutey Is a Busy Senior Despite Tough Times every song and created a pre- show video which started with At 77 Sunshine Lutey is a busy regional competition and hav- the inception of the Village in resident of Laguna Woods Vil- ing sung the National Anthem Q: Any hobbies? Spare time 1964 and then followed the lage who despite being shut-in at football games. activities? musical trail as David and his by current state mandates due A: Staying in contact most- first wife, Phyllis, and Lloyd to the COVID-19 pandemic is Q: Are you retired? From ly via text with my children, and I arrived in 1994 and keeping busy as a bee. what? granddaughter, and my sib- 1995. I also self-published A: Yes; 25 years designing lings -- two sisters and a broth- two books — they can be pur- Her first name presides her as business systems and devel- er. Recently, I set up a fun chased on Amazon.com. she is every bit a ray of sun- oping software programs and Zoom session. Planning and shine to those around her, as directing a team of program- participating in musical shows well as those who meet or mers. and keeping in touch with Dry Eye Continued from page 34 speak with her for the first members of the Sunshine Per- time. From planning musical Q: Tell us about your immedi- formance Club most via email. During an eye exam, eye doc- benefits to taking care of her Sunshine in I Wanna Spend More ate family? I had a Zoom meeting recent- tors evaluate the overall health husband, David, 96, there’s lit- Time with You Outfit from Susan A: David, my husband who is ly and I loaded videos of 24 of the eye, including the cor- nea as well as the tear ducts tle doubt you’ll be impressed. 96 and me. major shows to YouTube for A: I decided to use my iPad others to enjoy. I like writing and glands that contribute Here’s a more about Lutey and record some stories, edit and sharing stories as well as to the tear film. This is - par Q: Any children? who you might just get some them and upload them to You- reading. ticularly important for those A: Two children; both mar- wearing contact lenses for vi- inspiration. Tube. I made a new page with- ried and already retired living in the AlzheimersOCClub.com sion correction as lens use can in Las Vegas which is where Q: Who are your mentors? website and provided links to contribute to dry eye. In fact, Q: What are some of the my first husband, Lloyd and A: The only one I can think of 11 stories. The link to the new for those who are considering things you do to keep active? I lived until they graduated is my older sister, Waverly. Al- a vision correction procedure, page is: https://www.alzhei- A: Obviously, things are very from high school. Also, my though when I write if I make like LASIK, part of the evalu- mersocclub.com/story-time- different right now, but just a married granddaughter and the print big enough, David is ation for candidacy includes a with-sunshine.html. Finally, month ago I was planning four a wonderful editor. My first thorough exam of the surface I used to visit a 97-year-old great-granddaughter live there. benefit musical variety shows. husband, Lloyd, and David of the eye and any signs of dry The March and April shows friend every Wednesday, but both encouraged and support- eye. Eye doctors will often Q: How do you keep young at are canceled; still planning for instead, I write and deliver a ed my singing and show pro- prescribe a dry eye treatment heart? the July and October shows; letter filled the descriptions of duction efforts. regimen to restore the surface A: Sharing the joy of music the March and April shows what I’ve been doing. of the eye of a patient dealing and conversation. may be rescheduled. Also, Q: Any major milestones, with dry eye symptoms before recommending laser vision until March 13, I planned and Q: Where were you born? achievements? Q: Advice to other seniors? correction. participated in an hour musical A: Stanley, Wisc. A: The 24 shows I produced A: Live each day as if it were show weekly at South Coun- that were all musical variety Everyone should have an an- ty Adult Day Services. I was Q: What were your career your last day. and benefits for charity. The nual eye exam—particularly aspirations when you were scheduled to start a monthly commitment to the weekly if you are having symptoms of Q: What are your top three fa- ‘Story Time with Sunshine,’ growing up? shows which I initiated on dry eye. If you are looking for but that was canceled. A: I was too busy looking vorite things? February 6, 2015. The June an eye doctor to discuss your forward to being free but had A: Sharing time with husband 9, 2019, Benefit Show; Da- eye health and vision correc- Q: How did you change things thoughts of studying music and extended family, singing, vid, me and a piano player -- tion needs, visit www.eye-you. that were canceled? having won first place in the writing, and reading. in a 90-minute musical show; org. Page 36 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020

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A Tribute To A GreatBy Jim McDevittDog

My tears have mostly stopped right then but someone had ter we got Dakota my wife and flowing now. You see, my asked for her and said they another senior lady went for beloved German shepherd would be back later in the day a hike with Dakota in a rural named Dakota has been re- for her. We were put on a wait- mountain area of a National lieved of her pain. She was ing list if that person failed to Forest. They parked their car him because he just froze with such a great dog and taught come back. in a parking lot and set out on his hand on the door handle. me many lessons. She was a a trail to the peak of the moun- My wife immediately recov- rescue who had been running The next morning we got a tain. The hike took longer ered and locked the door and the streets. The shelter where I call from the shelter that the than expected and when they put up the window. He never met her thought she was about person did not come back for returned to the car the park- said a word but held onto the a year old. It was just a guess her and she was available. We ing lot was deserted except for door handle till my wife drove because they didn’t know. immediately got into our car their car. It was dark and Da- away. She reported the inci- and drove to the shelter to get kota jumped into the back for dent to the police. Our neighbor was thinking of her. At adoption though she the Subaru in the trunk area. adopting a dog and my wife was fully grown, she weighed We had installed a metal gate Still another time a few years and I took the lady to a shel- only 58 pounds and her ribs so the dogs wouldn’t decide to later, my youngest son was ter. While my wife and the was showing. It turned out jump into the back seat or even visiting for a few days. He neighbor talked with the staff I that her normal weight would maybe the front while we were loved to hike with Dakota on opened a door and entered the be 75 pounds. At home we had driving. trails in the National Forest. kennel area. There must have a full grown Lab who was 85 One day he was out hiking been at least 30 dogs barking pounds. They quickly became My wife closed the trunk and and came around a bend in the at the same time but the Ger- buddies. walked to the front of the car trail. Dakota was off the leash man shepherd closest to the and unlocked it letting herself on a recall collar so she didn’t door and was not. She looked When our Lab developed can- in and her friend. They had chase deer or rabbits. As they at me through the bars on cer and couldn’t eat or drink just got in the car when sud- turned on the trail there was her cage and wagged her tail about a year later, our shep- denly Dakota started barking this big bear about 500 pounds when our eyes met. She was herd who we had named Da- furiously. The lady asked my right in front of them. Dakota a beautiful German shepherd. kota seemed as sad as we were wife what was Dakota barking didn’t hesitate, she charged the I walked over to her cage and at and my wife replied that she when our Lab left this world. bear causing the bear to retreat she laid down and pushed her probably sees a raccoon. The Soon we adopted a Lab mix and run up a tree with Dakota paws forward under the gate. puppy from Arkansas who lady turned her head to look behind her. My son recovered I reached down and petted her was flown into LAX by Last and saw a man in his thirties from the shock and recalled paws. Chance for Dogs. We named with wild eyes and his hair Dakota and together they made the 10 week old puppy, Toby. straight up had his handle on their way back down the trail. She wagged her tail some Dakota treated Toby like he the door behind my wife. In more and I was hooked. I went was her puppy. They slept to- the darkness the man could not back to the entryway and got gether and played together. At see the gate preventing Dako- Yet Dakota was so gentle with my wife. The staff allowed my night if Toby had to go out to ta from jumping on him in the the grand children when they wife to walk the dog in an en- the bathroom in our fenced in back seat. He paused with his visited. She would let the 6 closed area. My wife stepped yard, Dakota would get up and hand on the door handle. year old girls walk her around off with her walking swiftly. go out with him to make sure the house by holding on to her She accidently stepped on her he was safe. My wife wanted to lock the collar. I can’t say enough good paw and the dog let out a yelp door but hit the wrong button things about her and we all but that was it. They walked Dakota has also protected which sent the window down. will miss her greatly. I hope together for several minutes. members of my family more The man must have thought one day to be reunited with her We both wanted to adopt her than once. A few months af- she was letting the dog on at Rainbow Bridge. Page 38 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020

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By Judith A. Rogow

Shopping online is an option, The Problem With Print and many items are available at deep discounts as stores Unless a journalist works for feel the loss of income from an ‘instant news’ outlet — think impulse purchases. While we daily print, online updates, or a may miss the experience of major TV newscast - we have tasting or touching our pur- a certain window of time to chases, home delivery is safer get the story in so that the ed- than being out in public. iting and any corrections, plus A telephone call doesn’t take needed graphics, may be made the place of a shared cup of before the piece goes to press. tea. The problem comes when An email isn’t the same as a things change as rapidly as hug. they are currently doing and looking at what you sent in a Mah Jong or Bridge games, few weeks ago seems outdated book clubs, walks with friends, or insufficient. and coffee ‘klatches’ are great- ly missed. As I write now, it seems that Pets are a wonderful comfort, they don’t care if the world is things are going from bad to Religious services watched on falling apart if they have food worse with no end in sight. the television lack fellowship, and loving attention, although although the sound tends to be Although we know the world they do sense the unease. clearer. will – eventually – right it- They simply trust that all will be well and that things will get self and life will get back to The older we get, the more we back to the way they should a new form of normal, it isn’t need each other, and isolation be. going to happen quickly, and is unhealthy in many ways. It we have little or no input as to seems especially cruel that this But there’s still a lack, and how or when. quarantine is happening in the while a voicemail, video chat spring when we should be out or Instant Messages can help, We are without personal so- enjoying the nice weather and they are pretty much one-on- cializing. Not gathering for smelling the flowers. meals, religious events, holi- one and don’t take the place of a conversation among friends, days and family times, makes Until things right themselves, or a religious ceremony in a life even harder and is far from we can still virtually visit for- venue of any size. Easter Sun- normal for us. eign countries and meet inter- rise services without a choir, a esting people. We can, elec- Seder without the whole fami- In many ways, we are at war, tronically, listen to sermons ly … unthinkable! a fight with an unseen enemy and symphonies, and learn that strikes at each of us and about almost any subject from For many, our congregation our families in different and Astronomy to Zoology. We and our clubs are a huge part dire ways. can read books and listen to music, collect decorating hints of our lives, a sort of second Isolation is both different and or eBooks, watch TV and chat family. difficult. on the phone. Continued on page 41 Page 40 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020

Fabulous Food The Safety Of Mushrooms: From Harvest To Home With new procedures and That’s good when you protocols from the impact of think about all the benefits COVID-19, mushroom farms mushrooms bring to con- around the country are build- sumers. Mushrooms have ing on their strong foundations long been celebrated for of safety. their gluten-free, powerful nutrients and low calories, Consider Maria. Before she be- Mushrooms, that tasty, versatile su- sodium, fat and cholester- gins her shift at the local mush- perfood, are harvested very careful- ol. ly, with both worker and consumer room farm’s packing facility, health and safety in mind she pulls essential items from Your immune system is made her locker: facemask, hairnet, ment of Agriculture (USDA), up of a network of cells, tis- gloves and a smock. Now in Food and Drug Administration sues and organs that work “uniform,” she takes her place (FDA) and other federal, state together to protect you from on the processing line, 6 feet and local regulators. Farms infection and maintain your apart from colleagues, where are inspected routinely, often overall health. Mushrooms she fills tills of the mushrooms unannounced. So, for Maria, have unique levels of selenium that find their way to your gro- learning new guidelines wasn’t and vitamins D and B that sup- cery store. What may surprise difficult. She was glad to find port immune systems. many people to learn is that there’s no connection between the items Maria puts on before the spread of the Coronavirus So, the next time you’re social each shift are nothing new— and the food supply chain— distancing in the grocery store, they have been part of Maria’s you can’t catch COVID-19 you may want to pick up a till uniform since she began pack- from food. of mushrooms and use them ing eight years ago. in your favorite dishes. Who With a myriad of safety pro- knows, maybe they will have cedures already in place, With the advent of COVID-19, been packed by Maria. mushroom operations quick- all segments of agriculture ly incorporated COVID-19 have had to adapt their busi- guidelines—including requir- ness practices. For mushroom ing harvesters, packers and farms, that means leaning in shippers to social distance, and building on their strong increase handwashing and in- foundations of safety, quality crease the frequency of sani- and excellence to continue to tizing processes, among other provide this nutritious “super- protocols. While public atten- food” to the public. tion on farm and food worker safety has heightened, today Mushroom farms and their and every day, facilities that packing houses, like other grow, harvest and pack mush- commodities, comply strict- rooms are continually and ly, every hour of every day, to steadfastly making the safety food safety and worker protec- of both their workers and their tion laws under U.S. Depart- products their top priority. Page 41 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020

Continued from page 39 Tinseltown TalksBy Nick Thomas And what about the business world? Meetings, be they for- Paul Petersen Remembers TV Mom, Donna Reed mal boardroom events or the While most of us will be re- A potentially tragic inci- “I remember in an interview informal chats by the coffee membering mothers on May dent occurred when Paul my mother said, ‘how could machine, are all important to 10 this year, entertainers who crashed his Pontiac Grand I ever compete with Donna keeping things going properly. worked as child actors in tele- Prix during the series. But Reed?’ But she understood I vision sitcoms may also have Donna came to his rescue. had an ongoing professional While interacting is forbidden, special memories of their relationship with Donna that we can still have get-togethers ‘TV mom.’ For Paul Petersen, “The accident was my sometimes required spending and enjoy family or business that was Oscar winner Donna fault and for punishment, more time with her than my events via Zoom and other in- Reed, the matriarch from “The I had to ride a bicycle 8 actual mother.” teractive programs. Donna Reed Show.” Paul Peterson, Donna Reed, Carl miles to work every day. But Betz, and Patty Petersen, Paul’s sister, Donna and Tony (her husband) “Donna was my de facto moth- Although photographs, email, stars of The Donna Reed Show - In 2018 for the anniversary of provided by Paul Petersen felt sorry for me and gave me a er and guardian on the set, and voices do not take the the show’s first broadcast, Pe- brand-new Volkswagen Bug. I a pretty safe person to leave place of hugs, they help make tersen (and coauthor Deborah president had been shot and it loved that car!” your kids with,” Petersen said. quarantine easier. Herman) released “The Donna shut down the studio. We just “She was an Iowa bred farm Reed Show: A Pictorial Mem- packed up and went home for During the show’s run, Pe- girl, the oldest of five chil- We will get through this, we oir” (see www.micropublish- a very painful weekend.” tersen obviously called Reed dren, who had lived through always do, and, just maybe, ingmedia.com). ‘mom’ while filming, but it the depression and came out to next month’s article will be Most of Petersen’s memories was always ‘Miss Reed’ away California to be a Hollywood more upbeat! “It’s kind of an archival look of the show are far more pleas- from the set. star and succeeded. She was a back at an iconic television ant, however, like the first day wonderful role model.” “It wasn’t until 4 years after show,” said Petersen who, like filming on the set. the show ended when I was Reed, appeared in all 275 ep- Nick Thomas teaches at Au- in my mid-20s and we were isodes during the series run “Donna was from a little town burn University at Montgom- at Chasen’s restaurant that I from 1958 to 1966. “I wanted in Iowa called Denison, in the ery and has written features, remember her learning across the book to not only examine county right next to where columns, and interviews for the table and saying, ‘Paul, I the people who made the show my mother was born around over 800 newspapers and think it’s time you started call- but to put television in the his- the same year,” he explained. magazines. See getnickt.org. ing me Donna!’” torical context of the period. “When I got the job, the most During the 8 years, we went excited person in my fam- through a lot including illness- ily was my grandfather es, accidents, and national in- who insisted on taking me cidents from that era.” to work to film the pilot. He marched right up to Donna and said, ‘Donna One of the most memorable Belle Mullenger (her birth was the 1963 Kennedy assas- name) I knew your dad!’” sination. Patty Petersen, Paul’s sister, Donna Reed was gracious, and re- Reed, Carl Betz, and Paul Peterse;n, “We were rehearsing and a mained personable and well- stars of The Donna Reed Show - provided by Paul Petersen guy from the radio station liked throughout the series, across the street called with according to Petersen. “We Having a close ‘second mom,’ a real quiver in his voice ask- all got together for lunch and especially a famous one, could ing for Donna,” said Petersen were very close - uniquely have created friction between who remembers answering the close compared to other televi- Petersen’s real mother and the phone. “Donna then told us the sion families.” actress. Page 42 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020

day about come and get your mother, but traffic was bad and Life After Mother I didn’t make it to the hospi- By Lyn Jensen tal until the day shift had gone A new column explores navigating probate and estate issues from personal experience. home.

At 10 that night the facility’s Life After Mother The people I’d been dealing owner called, ‘Come and get with weren’t there to deal with First, a Phone Call your mother, we can’t keep her anymore. I took my mother here.’ I could hear raging hys- I was packing for a trip when I to a diner for dinner, and by teria in the background. got the call: my mother was in that time the caregiver was on

the hospital with a stroke. Staff shift. I introduced them and I had doctor’s orders to give at the senior center where she explained to my mother I’d ar- my mother could be released my mother 24-hour care. If I volunteered were alarmed and ranged for this person to stay but she would require 24- got her in my (her) car and got called an ambulance. Forget with her, to help her, so she hour care. She had dementia, her to her house, at midnight, the trip! wouldn’t be alone. they said, and shouldn’t drive. with no place for me to sleep, Lacking power of attorney, I what good would that do? A senior myself, I had to take couldn’t pay for a board-and- When I phoned next morning, care of what the hospital didn’t my mother complained there care or a caregiver with my I told the board-and-care’s — her car, her cats, every- was a stranger in her house and mother’s money. I couldn’t af- owner to call the police. He re- thing. My mother’s neighbor her car was stolen. ford to pay with my money for fused, so I did, and explained agreed to feed the cats, but her more than a month. With the to them about my mother’s car was at the senior center and hospital rushing to discharge overall condition. They got staff had the keys. They were my mother so they could free her back to the hospital, which reluctant to give me the keys up the bed, I turned to the peo- didn’t have a bed for her so I because I had no power of at- ple who’d assisted with my don’t know where she slept. torney but I talked them into it. father’s end-of-life care. My She probably just stayed in a mother had met them, seen waiting area somewhere. their facility and I thought she’d understand she could rest and recover there while I moved into her house to pro- vide 24-hour care.

Two days after the stroke, the hospital’s shuttle transported my mother to the facility I’d One of the other women at the arranged, while I started for senior center had taken upon The next morning, I got on the herself to keep my mother’s her home to pack some things phone with the agent who had personal belongings safe be- for her. My cell phone rang. helped my father and was able cause she did not trust the hos- My mother was refusing to get to find a caregiver I could af- pital. She returned my moth- out of the shuttle. ford for a month, but she was er’s things, but I had to leave unavailable until evening. my car at her house because I spent an hour talking her out the woman wouldn’t help of the shuttle. The police had Finally, a friend was able drive the cars anywhere else. I to be called to get her in the to help me get my car from drove my mother’s car to my house where she promptly fell the woman’s house I’d left home instead. asleep on the couch. “Call us it at, while my mother’s car again if you need to,” said the remained in my driveway. After a day, the hospital said policeman. The hospital was calling all Page 43 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020 Page 44 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MAY 2020