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die had published another “Insight Report” (where an old-fashioned sense of commu- citing a number of other reasons for today’s nity is recreated, with younger and older Home sweet home inadequate housing stock. Those included residents helping each other), cohousing The other day, we received a call from a might say, quite unacceptable. a shortfall in home building dating back to communities (both multi-generational and gentleman who told us, in no uncertain This fellow is not a lone wolf, however. the burst housing bubble and Great Reces- senior-focused varieties), and intergener- terms, that our readers were The Federal Home Loan sion, a shortage of skilled labor in the con- ational home sharing, among others. staying in their homes for too Mortgage Corporation struction industry, rising land costs, And it’s not like older homeowners are long, and that they should (which prefers going by the opposition to new development in existing just sitting in their homes and letting them sell their homes to young cuddly moniker “Freddie communities and many others. go to rot. Many of us have spent signifi- families so that those folks Mac”) recently decided to in- You might wonder why the researchers cant sums retrofitting our homes to make could have a chance to live vestigate why millennials didn’t ask the millennials themselves why them safer and more accommodating for the suburban lifestyle, too. (born between 1981 and they weren’t buying homes with the us and for any visitors with disabilities, His basic message was that 1997) have a significantly alacrity of earlier generations. and increasing our homes’ energy effi- older adults should not be so lower homeownership rate Many studies (including a recent one from ciency by installing smart thermostats, selfish as to stay in their nice than prior generations. the Urban Institute) point to their high stu- new windows and solar panels. big homes when there were Noting the rising propensity dent debt burden, years of inability to find As a result, if and when the time comes Americans of childbearing FROM THE of older adults to “age in place” work, and their own propensity to settle in when we are ready to relinquish our age who could make better PUBLISHER — choosing to remain in their trendy urban areas rather than old-fashioned homes, they should be in better shape and use of all that space. Instead, By Stuart P. Rosenthal homes and neighborhoods as suburbs as some of the causes for their cur- more useful to future buyers. more of us should downsize they age — the report con- rently lower rates of homeownership. Whenever I see it, I feel it’s important to and move to condos, apart- cluded that this behavior has As for older homeowners, there are many call out researchers and journalists whose ments, smaller homes or retirement commu- significantly reduced available housing stock, reasons — financial, emotional, psychologi- work reinforces a stereotype that older nities for the good of the country. thus raising home prices and keeping millen- cal — why we might want to remain in the adults are at economic war with younger Not surprisingly, this would also be nials from becoming the homeowners they’d homes where we’ve lived for decades, per- ones and that we care only for ourselves. good for the caller himself, as his line of like to be. haps raised a family, and built ourselves a life. Like any stereotype, there might be a few work turned out to be buying older Well, to be fair, the report said aging in As Freddie admitted at the end of their who fit it, but it is by no means representa- homes, fixing them up and selling them place is “one factor” contributing to the most recent report, “older Americans pre- tive of the group as a whole. for a profit to younger buyers. shortage of homes for sale, and it ended fer to age in place because they are satis- I look forward to reading a report in the Now there’s nothing wrong with that, by calling for a boost in the production of fied with their communities, their homes, future that — rather than treating older as long as the homeowners are ready to new housing rather than booting boomers and their quality of life.” adults as one more “factor” in society’s sell. But pushing people out the door be- from their homes. But that doesn’t mean we selfishly want mistreatment of the young — praises us fore they’re ready is, as Miss Manners And in fact, just two months before, Fred- to withdraw from society or prevent for staying independent as long as possi- younger generations from having a good ble, and for taking better care of our- quality of life too. selves, our homes and our communities. On the contrary, many of us have em- braced a variety of ideas that can help maintain and enhance the quality of life for us and younger generations at the same time, including neighborhood villages a publication of The Beacon Newspapers, Inc.

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By Catherine Brown onds and said, ‘It would H C R U H C N A I R E T be Y B S E R P our Y R U B S I joy L A S F O to Y S E T R do U O C O T O H P In a bright, spacious meeting room at this,’” said Sherman, now the group’s Salisbury Presbyterian Church, more artistic director. “Everyone is welcome,” than 20 singers gather to rehearse Broad- she added. “There is no religious affilia- way songs for their spring performance. tion,” (meaning Joyful Voices is not a The Joyful Voices group harmonizes to church choir per se). The Sound of Music, lifting their voices as After that initial conversation, Sherman they sing the opening words: “The hills traveled to Minneapolis to talk to the di- are alive.” rectors and organizers of Giving Voice. One member of the chorus arrives late, “It was an eye-opener,” she said. “We but the moment she walks in the door, her came back enriched with lots of ideas.” mouth is already moving to the words of Sherman then connected with the Greater the uplifting song. Richmond Chapter of the Alzheimer’s As- Facing the chorus is an energetic and sociation and participated in a training petite redhead who gestures emphatically session to develop best practices for the as she conducts and shouts out praises to choir. the singers. The singers are an older group, but this An inclusive choir isn’t your typical senior choir. Nearly a After publicizing the group, Joyful dozen of its singers have Alzheimer’s dis- Voices began their first rehearsal in mid- ease or another form of dementia. September. They welcome people at dif- The other half is made up of caregivers ferent stages of Alzheimer’s. Members of the Joyful Voices Chorus join in a rousing musical number led by who accompany their loved ones, and vol- “Probably the greatest benefit for this artistic director Joanne Sherman. Joyful Voices will sing for the public in a per- unteer singers who attend each rehearsal sort of activity would be someone in formance, “Give My Regards to Broadway,” on May 2. to support the choir’s mission: “to sing to- stages one to four,” said Sherman. “In the gether to stimulate the mind, energize the later stages it does get difficult, but that ful Voices,” said Sue Weber, “I was beyond “Joyful Voices has provided an opportu- body, and elevate the spirit.” depends really on that person’s musicality excited that I was finally able to provide nity for the often-isolated caregivers to and musicianship prior to coming.” her with a safe, friendly and understood share common experiences, frustrations, Sparking a great idea Shirley Guistino has been bringing her environment to experience and share one fears and, most importantly, resources on Joyful Voices came to be after the mother, Marie Garand, since that first re- of her greatest loves — music.” this difficult journey,” she said. “Every church’s director of music, Dr. Mark Pat- hearsal. Both Guistino and Garand (who While Weber’s mother enjoys singing, Thursday is a true gift!” terson, attended the American Choral Di- has Alzheimer’s) had participated in Weber strengthens her friendships with rectors Association Conference in choirs in the past, so they enjoy having the the other caregivers. See JOYFUL VOICES, page 5 Minneapolis. opportunity to sing. At that conference, Patterson was able “I thought it was something fun we to watch a performance by members of could do together,” said Guistino. “As

Giving Voice, which inspires organizations things progress [with the disease], there’s Ê worldwide to provide opportunities for not much we can enjoy together.” MAIL OR FAX FOR people with Alzheimer’s and their care- givers to sing together. Great for caregivers, too FREE INFORMATION When he returned to Richmond, Patter- Joyful Voices not only provides an op- For free materials on housing communities and son asked locals Joanne Sherman and portunity for caregivers and their loved real estate services, just complete and clip this Laura Miles if they would serve as direc- ones to bond; it also provides an opportu- coupon and mail it to Fifty Plus. tor and accompanist for a similar type of nity for caregivers to bond with one an- choir at Salisbury Presbyterian Church. other. “We thought about it for all of 2.5 sec- “When I registered my mother for Joy- J David Mize, Real Estate Broker (see ad on page 5) J Dominion Place (see ad on page 5) J Guardian Place (see ad on page 9) The science of singing J Sandston Plateau (see ad on page 6)

A study published in 2015 in the They also found that singing helped Name______Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease consid- alleviate depression, and that just lis- Address______ered the benefits of music-related tening to music provided cognitive leisure activities for people with mild to benefits. City______State_____Zip______moderate dementia. Because music activates brain re- Phone (day)______(evening)______The study, conducted by researchers gions involved in memory, it can un- from the University of Helsinki, found lock memories connected to the songs. E-mail______that singing produces benefits for work- Singing also helps activate the part Please tear out and mail this form to: ing memory, executive function and ori- of the brain involved in retrieving long- Fifty Plus, c/o The Beacon, P.O. Box 2227, FP4/19 entation, particularly for those under 80 and short-term memories, one of the Silver Spring, MD 20915-2227 years old with mild dementia. last areas affected by Alzheimer’s. or fax to (804) 673-5308 4 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com APRIL 2019 — FIFTY PLUS

LOOK BEFORE YOU EAT Not all calories are created equal — there are ways to boost your burn Fitness & BETTER CHECKUPS Some doctors may forget critical mem- ory checks; be sure yours doesn’t THUMBS UP Many treatments can help with painful arthritis at the base of the thumb PROTEIN PUNCH Yogurts today, from Greek to coconut Health milk, have something for everyone Gluten and lactose used in many pills By Lauran Neergaard Inactives affect some ple to notice, but someone taking common “It is certainly true that there are re- A man with celiac disease felt sicker Drugs contain an “active ingredient” — drugs for high blood pressure and choles- ports of allergic reactions to residual food after starting a new drug, but it wasn’t a what you hope will help your health. Inac- terol could get about a gram a day. proteins in medications,” said Dr. Rox- typical side effect. It turns out the pills tive ingredients, which make up the rest of A third of medications contained a food anne Oriel of the Mount Sinai Jaffe Food were mixed with gluten the patient knew the pill, can make it easier to absorb the dye associated with allergic reactions. Allergy Institute in New York. But, “these to avoid in food — but was surprised to drug, improve its taste or extend the shelf More than half contained at least one types of allergic reactions are quite rare.” find hiding in medicine. life. type of sugar that people with irritable Often the amount is too low to trigger A new report says pills often contain so- Most people don’t need to worry about bowel syndrome are supposed to avoid. a reaction, plus substances like soybean called “inactive” ingredients capable of caus- inactive ingredients, but the Boston re- In a recent survey, 18 percent of manu- oil are refined to remove the allergy-caus- ing allergic or gastrointestinal reactions in searchers pointed to rare published re- facturers said their medications contain ing protein before they’re used in medi- small numbers of people sensitive to specific ports of reactions in patients with allergies gluten, which can cause severe reactions cines, she added. compounds. or intolerances to certain compounds — if patients with celiac disease consume as Still, manufacturers of drugs made with And it’s hard for those patients, or even and called for more information about little as 1.5 milligrams a day. But labels refined peanut oil, such as some versions their doctors, to tell if a pill contains an who might be at risk. may list it only as innocuous “starch.” of the hormone progesterone, often put an extra ingredient they should avoid, ac- The study analyzed data on inactive in- allergy warning on the label. cording to researchers from the Massa- gredients from a database of more than Check refills, formulations The issue is getting some attention. A chusetts Institute of Technology and 42,000 prescription and over-the-counter That’s what happened when a patient of pending Food and Drug Administration Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. medicines. An average pill contains eight in- Traverso’s experienced worsening celiac proposal recommends adding gluten in- When the doctor writes a prescription, active ingredients, but some contain 20 or symptoms after using a common stomach formation to drug labels. the pharmacist issues whatever the per- more. acid-blocking drug, omeprazole. Traverso And the standard-setting U.S. Pharma- son’s insurance covers — without discus- Consider that 39 percent of older adults had to call the manufacturer to learn that copeia has a panel studying how elec- sion of inactive ingredients that are buried take at least five prescription medicines particular formulation contained starch tronic health records could help doctors in the drug’s labeling. daily, and even a small amount can add up, made from wheat. and pharmacists better identify patients “There’s a tremendous underapprecia- the researchers reported in the journal Because refills can bring a different who need to avoid a certain ingredient. tion of the potential impact that inactive in- Science Translational Medicine. company’s formulation, patients should “It can be frustrating for patients” to gredients may have,” said Dr. Giovanni The report found: check the label each time, he added. find the information, said Gerald McEvoy Traverso, a Brigham gastroenterologist About 45 percent of the analyzed medica- Patients shouldn’t be alarmed, cautioned of the American Society of Health-System who spurred the research after his celiac tions contained lactose. The amounts may one allergy expert not involved with the re- Pharmacists, a member of that panel. patient’s trouble. be too small for some lactose-intolerant peo- port. —AP Killing germs can make us less healthy By Claire McCarthy tudinal Development (CHILD) study to fected” homes are exposed to fewer bacte- more likely related to the fact that the Household disinfectants seem like such see if there was a connection between the ria, and have less of a chance to grow the mothers in the study who used eco- a good idea, especially when you have use of household disinfectants by mothers bacteria that should ideally be living friendly cleaning products were more children. After all, children make messes, and the weight of their children. throughout the digestive tract, from mouth likely to breastfeed and to have more edu- and killing germs helps keep children They found that indeed, when mothers to rectum. cation, and less likely to be overweight healthy, right? used household disinfectants (most com- Interestingly, a study of the bacteria in themselves. Breastfeeding, maternal edu- Not always, it turns out. Sometimes monly multi-surface cleaners, hand soap the mouths of two-year-olds showed that cation and maternal weight are factors that germs actually keep us healthy and keep and spray air fresheners), their children certain mixes of bacteria types increase are known to affect the weight of children. us at a healthy weight. were more likely to be overweight or the risk of rapid weight gain. More and more, we are learning that obese at age three. It’s not just household disinfectants that What to do about it not all bacteria are bad. In fact, the bacte- By looking at stool samples from the affect the bacteria in our bodies. Antibi- Given what we know about the many ria that live naturally in and on our bodies, children when they were infants, they otics and antacids can too, as well as our problems that can occur when we get too especially in our digestive tracts, are cru- found that this increased risk seemed to diet and lifestyle. aggressive about killing bacteria, it’s not cial for health. be related to a change in the bacteria in Obviously, it’s not just bacteria that af- a bad idea to rethink our cleaning prod- When we mess with those bacteria, it the digestive tract. The children whose fect weight gain. Interestingly, in the ucts. Here are some ideas: increases the risk of many problems — in- mothers used disinfectants had less of the Canadian study, children of mothers who Avoid anything that says “antibacterial” cluding cardiovascular disease, diabetes, bacteria needed for good health. used eco-friendly cleaning products were on the label. rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel When families use disinfectants, there less likely to be overweight at three — but Look for natural cleaning products. Not disease, cancer and even obesity. are fewer bacteria in the house, obviously. this lower risk did not appear to be related only are they less likely to kill healthy bac- Researchers from Canada used data Since children spend most of their life in- to the bacteria in their stool. from the Canadian Healthy Infant Longi- doors, this means that those in “disin- Instead, the researchers said, it was See GERMS, page 5 FIFTY PLUS — APRIL 2019 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com | Fitness & Health 5

These volunteer singers, who attend performance, and they will be singing there, embrace this, and know they can Joyful voices every rehearsal and support Sherman in their favorite Broadway songs. still have a rich, fulfilling life,” she said. From page 3 her mission, say they get as much out of Having a performance helps to rein- “Give my regards to Broadway,” the up- While some caregivers choose to sing the experience as they give. force that Joyful Voices is a chorus, not a coming performance, will take place next to their loved ones, in some cases the One such volunteer, Luana Lambert, singalong. “Each week, we are challeng- Thursday, May 2 in F&E Hall at Salisbury caregivers and singers sing different parts said she doesn’t think of herself as a ing the singers, getting them thinking, Presbyterian Church, 13621 W. Salisbury and are therefore seated apart. singer. But she loves to spend time with and using those cognitive skills so they Rd. in Midlothian, Va. The concert begins As a result, the volunteer singers may the other members each week. “Our don’t lose them any more quickly than at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $10 and may be be called upon as “on-site caregivers,” voices are just a way of communicating they have to,” Sherman said. purchased by calling (301) 221-2279 or Sherman said, helping out when needed. joy, love and happiness to many,” she said. Sherman expresses hope that Joyful emailing [email protected]. “The volunteer singers are the fabric, the This spring, Joyful Voices will share Voices will remind those with dementia For more information about Joyful underlying carpet of the chorus itself,” she their happiness when they give a concert and Alzheimer’s that they can still enjoy Voices or to sign up, visit joyfulvoicescho- said. in May. This will be their second public life. “We’re hoping people will get out rus.org. MARK YOUR CALENDAR soda, lemon juice and soap. There are lots Germs of websites with recipes for inexpensive, Apr. 25 THINKING AHEAD From page 4 effective, safe and bacteria-sparing clean- Join the Chesterfield Council on Aging for a special presenta- teria, they have fewer dangerous chemicals. ing products. tion on Advance Care Planning presented by healthcare attor- Wash your hands — and your chil- © Harvard College President and Fel- ney Nathan Kottkamp, founder and chair of National Healthcare Decision Day. dren’s hands — with plain soap and water. lows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. The workshop takes place on Thursday, April 25, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Lucy Consider making your own cleaning Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, Corr Village, Mast Auditorium, 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd., Chesterfield. For more products with things like vinegar, baking LLC. information, contact Aging and Disability Services at (804) 768-7878 or email [email protected]. MARK YOUR CALENDAR TURKEY HUNT HERB AND PLANT SALE Apr. 26+ Apr. 27 Shop, learn and eat at Herbs Galore & More, an event at The 5th Annual Old Dominion One Shot Turkey Hunt, a guided Maymont on Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buy hunt in exclusive properties, is scheduled for Friday and herbal products or crafts, get advice at Meet the Expert sessions, or pick up Saturday, April 26-27. The event is sponsored by the Virginia Department of free second-hand gardening tools or cuttings at the From One Garden to Game and Inland Fisheries and the Wildlife Foundation of Virginia. Hunters Another bargain booth. Food trucks will be available for lunch. Marketplace should register at Bass Pro in Ashland by Tuesday, April 9. For more informa- admission is $5 per person. For more information, call (804) 358-7166 or visit tion, visit vaoneshot.com. maymont.org/herbs-galore.

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The thermic effect Boost your (calorie) burn The true calorie count of a food may very well be different than what’s labeled Make the calories you eat work harder Avoid the sweet stuff: Calorie for calo- Eat bugs: The bacteria in your gut due to its “thermic effect” (i.e., the energy for you. rie, added sugars seem to be particularly may play a part in how you digest food required to digest and process it). Protein burn: Take advantage of the efficient contributors to weight gain. and how many calories you derive from The best example is protein, which has extra calorie cost associated with Natural selection: Focus on eating it. Keep your microbiome in calorie- a higher thermic effect than carbs or fat, digesting protein by including this more single ingredient foods like fish, burning shape by including a daily sup- so a lower percentage of its calories (4 macronutrient at meals and snacks. whole seeds and kale, which require ply of fermented foods like yogurt and calories per gram) will be available for Fiber up: It takes more effort to your body to work harder to handle sauerkraut. storage in the body. breakdown fiber-rich foods, which them, and in turn burn more calories. Start early: Consider making your In a study in the Journal of the American means a greater calorie burn during di- Solid state: Consume more of your morning meal more substantial and Medical Association, people who got 25 per- gestion. So get chummy with high-fiber daily calories from solid foods and less then tapering down calorie intake as cent of their calories from protein burned items like legumes and vegetables. from liquids. the day progresses. 227 more calories a day than those who Go nuts: Snack on whole nuts for a Raw power: Include more high-burn- Reprinted with permission from Envi- only ate 5 percent of their calories from pro- bounty of must-have nutrients. ing raw foods (like raw sunflower seeds ronmental Nutrition, a monthly publica- tein. Be label savvy: Look beyond the calo- and veggies) into your menu. Larger tion of Belvoir Media Group, LLC. So even though 3 ounces of chicken rie count and pay attention to the form of quantities of raw food require more labo- EnvironmentalNutrition.com. breast may have 92 calories on paper, up their ingredients. Whole blueberries are rious chewing which expends additional © 2019 Belvoir Media Group. Distrib- to 35 percent fewer of those calories will good, blueberry muffin mix not so much. energy and also encourages satiety. uted by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. actually be absorbed by the body. FP419 FIFTY PLUS — APRIL 2019 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com | Fitness & Health 7 Make overnight oatmeal with grandkids If you think oatmeal only comes in a Overnight oatmeal with raisins 1/4 teaspo on ground cinnamon mon. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Serve. packet, think again. and brown sugar In large saucepan, bring 3 cups water to Nutrition information per serving: 270 They know about oatmeal in Ireland Servings: 4 boil over high heat. Turn off heat and calories; 48 calories from fat; 5 g. fat (2 g. and Scotland, where whole-grain, steel-cut Prep Time: 10 minutes, plus overnight slide saucepan to cool burner. Stir in oats saturated; 0 g. trans fats); 8 mg. choles- oats are popular. Yes, these slightly chewy resting time and salt. Cover saucepan with lid and let terol; 154 mg. sodium; 53 g. carbohydrate; oats take longer to cook than old-fash- Cook Time: 15 minutes sit overnight. 5 g. fiber; 25 g. sugar; 7 g. protein. ioned rolled oats (and way longer than in- Ingredients: In morning, stir remaining 1 cup water stant oats in a packet), but the results are 3 cups plus 1 cup water, measured sep- into saucepan with oats and bring to boil Variations to try so much better. arately over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to Also try these fun flavor combinations: To shorten the usual half-hour cooking 1 cup steel-cut oats medium and cook, stirring occasionally, —Banana and brown sugar oatmeal: time, start the process at night and then 1/4 teaspoon salt until mixture is creamy and oats are ten- Use 2 chopped ripe bananas instead of finish up in the morning. This recipe is 1/2 cup raisins der but chewy, 4 to 6 minutes. raisins. Leave out cinnamon. great to make with grandkids or for 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar Turn off heat and slide saucepan to cool houseguests. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter burner. Stir in raisins, sugar, butter and cinna- See OATMEAL, page 8

Raw or lightly cooked meat (e.g., sushi amount of energy (calories) derived from calories from candy are not the same as Calories and rare steak) require extra internal pro- nuts — such as almonds, walnuts and pis- calories from cauliflower. From page 6 cessing to deal with more tightly wound tachios — after we eat them is up to 30 calories from sugary drinks play a unique muscle fibers. Therefore, they supply percent less than previously thought. Watch the clock role in health problems, and that disease fewer usable calories than well-done meat. Some of the calories in nuts are found Eating calories at certain times of day risk increases even when the beverages A study in the journal Obesity fed people within hard-to-digest cell walls, and mi- may also make them less caloric. Data are consumed within calorie-controlled the same number of calories as either a crobes in your gut get access to a handful shows that consuming calories earlier in diets that do not result in weight gain. liquid or solid, and noted that post-meal of the nut calories as well, so in the end we the day can lead to better weight manage- hunger was greater after liquid calories. don’t absorb all their upfront calories. This ment. Processing matters Overall, a solid meal leads to a greater is likely one reason why studies have “Our biological clocks impact how our Any degree of external processing — drop in levels of the hunger-inducing hor- failed to show that eating calorie-dense bodies handle the calories it receives, and including cooking, grinding and juicing — mone ghrelin, which could help trim over- nuts leads to weight gain. it seems we are primed to deal with the ruptures cell walls in a food, thereby less- all calorie consumption. “Some calories just work a lot harder biggest meal of the day in the morning,” ening the energy needed for our bodies to for us than others, so if we’re focusing Cassetty said. So consider eating break- digest it. As a result, we end up with more That’s nuts solely on calories alone we’re missing the fast like a king and dinner like a pauper for of its calories. Fascinating research shows that the big picture,” Cassetty said. In other words, a bigger calorie burn.

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But more significant declines with the survey. the Alzheimer’s Association. tinely. Just 1 in 3 knew cognition is sup- in memory, thinking skills or behavior can In fact, you might be getting assessed Medicare pays for an annual “wellness posed to be part of the annual wellness visit. require medical care. and not realize it, she said. Maybe a conver- visit” that is supposed to include what’s Even though many older adults say It might be due to something treatable sation with the doctor shows that you’re called a cognitive assessment — a brief they’ve noticed changes in their mental abil- like sleep apnea, depression or a side ef- pretty active and doing well. check for some early warning signs of de- ities, “the majority of the time seniors are fect of medication. Or maybe the doctor spots that you’re mentia, so people who need a more thor- waiting for the physician to bring it up,” said But even if someone is developing de- taking medications that can impede cog- ough exam can get one. Alzheimer’s Association chief program offi- mentia, knowing early allows people time nition — and changes your prescription, But doctors aren’t required to conduct cer Joanne Pike. to plan for their future care — and to par- waiting to see if that solves the problem. a specific test, and there’s little data on ticipate in research studies, Pike said. “We [doctors] are all attuned to memory how often they perform these cognitive Early detection can help The doctor looks for any signs of impair- issues,” said Sexton, who tends to screen snapshots. About 50 million people worldwide have ment as the check-up gets under way, asks frequently. 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They don’t prevent the tient to remember a short list of words. “memory issues” on a check-up question- Some written tests excel at spotting sub- naire but then crossed it out — only to have tle problems, but they’re too simplistic to his longtime doctor insist on a discussion. —Toasted coconut oatmeal: Use 1 cup rule out trouble. Nor does a poor score “I was definitely afraid,” said Gulley, of Oatmeal canned coconut milk instead of water. Use mean there’s a problem, just that more Penfield, N.Y. His father had had demen- From page 7 1/2 cup toasted unsweetened flaked co- testing is required. tia, and he knew “the stigma is not dead.” —Blueberry and almond oatmeal: Use conut instead of r aisins. Leave out butter But after Gulley told his church group 1/2 cup blueberries instead of raisins. Use and cinnamon. 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There are various treatments, including A: There are a number of therapies to About 8 to 12 percent of the population is If those steps aren’t enough, talk to your arthroscopy (keyhole surgery); removal consider before turning to surgery to treat affected by arthritis of the thumb joint, mak- healthcare provider about getting a splint of the arthritic bone at the base of the thumb arthritis. ing it the second-most common part of the that can support your joint and limit your thumb, possibly with a tendon graft; joint Although these therapies may not al- hand to have arthritis. In fact, thumb arthri- thumb and wrist movement. Doing so fusion; and even joint replacement (in se- ways provide long-term relief, for most tis affects more than half of women 70 and helps rest the thumb joint and lessens pain. lect cases). people with thumb arthritis, they can ef- older. The joints at the end of the fingers are Some people only need to wear a splint It is important to thoroughly try all non- fectively lessen symptoms, and surgery the most common spot for hand arthritis. at night. But, depending on your situation, operative treatments before surgery. In may not be necessary. Surgery for arthri- Simple at-home treatments may be all your healthcare provider may recommend most people, they can relieve symptoms tis of the thumb is usually a treatment of that are needed for some people to reduce prolonged use of a splint, especially when of thumb arthritis successfully. last resort. symptoms of thumb arthritis successfully. you do activities that cause thumb pain. — Sanjeev Kakar, M.D., Orthopedic The thumb is designed to give you a Anti-inflammatory medication, such as If the above treatments are not enough, Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. wide range of motion, enabling you to ibuprofen, is often effective. an injection of medication into the thumb E-mail a question to MayoClinicQ&A@ pinch, grip and grasp objects. It provides A gel form of a similar anti-inflamma- joint, such as a corticosteroid injection, mayo.edu. For more information, visit www. approximately 40 percent of hand function. tory medication (the prescription di- may reduce inflammation and relieve pain mayoclinic.org. In a normal thumb basilar joint, the car- clofenac) is available for those whose temporarily. © 2019 Mayo Foundation for Medical Ed- tilage that covers the ends of the bones stomachs do not tolerate anti-inflammato- If none of these approaches work, sur- ucation and Research. All rights reserved. acts as a cushion and allows the bones to ries well. Other medications, including gery may be a reasonable option, espe- Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. glide smoothly against each other. acetaminophen and prescription pain re- With thumb arthritis, the cartilage that lievers, also may help. MARK YOUR CALENDAR covers the ends of the bones deteriorates, In addition to medications, tools that and its smooth surface roughens. The make it easier for you to grip with your May 3+ COIN AND CURRENCY SHOW bones then rub against each other, result- thumb can be useful. Jar openers, key The Richmond Coin Club is hosting its spring coin show May 3 ing in friction and more joint damage. turners and large zipper pulls designed for through 5. Bring your coin collection or browse 55 tables of dealers buying, The most common symptom of thumb people with limited hand strength are arthritis is pain at the base of your thumb available. selling and trading coins and currency. The show will take place at the ACCA during daily activities, such as opening a Many people with thumb arthritis also Shrine Center, 1712 Bellevue Ave. Free parking, admission and appraisals. For jar, turning a key or pulling a zipper. find it helpful to replace traditional round more information, see richmondcoinclub.com. You may notice other symptoms, too, door handles with lever handles. 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If a medication these supplements, it’s best to take them states the directive to “take DEAR mend it be given to toddlers (e.g., Creon) is required to restore pancre- with food in order to minimize stomach with food,” it usually means PHARMACIST and teens with food in order to atic function, it must be taken with meals. upset and nausea. to take while you’re eating, By Suzy Cohen reduce indigestion, nausea Metformin: Taken for diabetes, this Selenium: This mineral is taken for thy- or a few minutes beforehand. and vomiting. medication is best taken around meal time roid inflammation, bone health, prostate But since food stays in your gastrointesti- Aspirin and Ibuprofen: Ideally these to reduce blood sugar levels after eating. support and immune support. It’s ideally nal tract for a little while, it would be fine to are taken with food. taken with food. 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Executive Director’s Message The True Impact Dr. Thelma Bland Watson Executive Director, of aVolunteer By Penny J. Jordan, Senior Connections, CAAA - would have to pay if the labor was not free. Senior Connections, Information and Community Outreach Manager According to the same study, approximately The Capital Area Agency on Aging I have worked with volunteers for over 10 63.4 million Americans volunteered for a total years in my professional life and many more in of 8.1 billion hours in 2009. These hours have my personal life, and working with them has an estimated value of $169 billion. In fact, the always inspired me to be a better person. I value received from services provided by vol- A Time to Celebrate Service have often wondered if volunteers truly un- unteers in the United States compares to the derstand the impact they have on people’s economy of Greece. any volunteers who give recognize and celebrate the im- lives. My guess is they do not. According to the Virginia Office of Volun- generously of their time to portant roles volunteers play in The disaster action team I worked with as a teerism and Community Service, 2.2 million supportM the mission of Senior our communities at all levels. Disaster Specialist at the American Red Cross Virginians volunteered a total of 232 million Connections retired from years of Thanks for joining us as we was completely supported by volunteers. Vol- hours in 2017. Their service has an estimated service with organizations in the honor volunteers of all ages for the unteers would get out of bed in the middle of value of $5.5 billion. Greater Richmond community and service they provide every day. a cold January night to meet a family that had At the state and local level, money saved be- beyond. They have served for This year, we have set aside time just lost their home. cause of volunteer contributions allow more decades in many different fields, on Tuesday, May 21, in conjunction As the Volunteer Manager at Make-A-Wish local dollars to be allocated to other services, and it is fortunate for Senior Con- with the Annual Meeting of our Virginia, I worked with volunteers who dedi- such as road improvements, education and nections that their retirement Board of Directors and Advisory cated countless hours to ensuring a child’s wish services for older adults. paths have led them to us. Council, for an Agency Open was just as the child imagined it would be. Why is this data important? Because it They join the hundreds of com- House at Senior Connections. We At JFS Richmond, I witnessed friendly visi- shows the big picture and how spending a few munity leaders who provide vital invite you to join us between the tor volunteers in the Senior Engagement pro- hours volunteering for a cause important to services to older adults and care- hours of 10 a.m. and 12 noon for an gram visit isolated seniors every week without you can make a significant difference to local, givers every day as a part of Senior opportunity to meet some of our fail, and telephone reassurance volunteers ad- national and global economies. Connections’ growing team of vol- wonderful volunteers while learn- vocate to make sure a senior with a particular unteers. These volunteers give ing about the programs, services need was helped. Improve your community their time, energy, talents and ex- and special projects they support. Even here at Senior Connections, we have Volunteering has other social conse- pertise. Our dedicated volunteers In closing, we salute all of the volunteers who spend hours in our office coun- quences. Many public goods and services are make an impact by contributing volunteer programs at Senior seling older adults about Medicare or visiting delivered through the volunteer sector. thousands of hours each year to Connection and those that sup- seniors in their homes to help them pay their For example, the American Red Cross web- help improve the quality of life for port community partners. These bills each month. And I wonder if they know the site states that 90 percent of its workforce is older adults and caregivers who powerful programs, with dedi- true impact of their kind, selfless acts. made up of volunteers, and these volunteers depend on them for assistance. cated volunteers and staff, help make it possible for the American Red Cross During April and throughout older adults and caregivers find Have a global effect to respond to an average of 62,000 disasters a the year, we pause to thank volun- resources and opportunities that When you volunteer, you most likely think year. And according to the Make-A-Wish teers for their generosity and car- help to improve their overall qual- you are helping your local community. And America website, 28,000 volunteers con- ing. We are happy to give special ity of life. you are. But you are also helping the national tribute to their mission of granting wishes. thanks to volunteers during April As we “Celebrate Volunteer and global community. These nonprofit agencies, like many others, 2019 by observing National Volun- Service” this year, we honor all of The impact of your kind gesture has ripple would not be able to provide their services teer Month with the theme of our volunteers and extend special effects. For instance, according to a Johns without the support of a strong volunteer “Celebrate Service.” thanks to them for their outstand- Hopkins study, approximately 140 million peo- force. Volunteering often fills in where there I particularly like this theme be- ing contributions as they gener- ple in 37 countries volunteered in 2011. If those are gaps in the supply of affordable goods and cause it reflects on the many ways ously share their tim e with us. 140 million volunteers made up the population services provided by private commercial busi- that volunteers help in our com- of a country, it would be the ninth-largest nesses or the government. munities and the numerous op- Sincerely, country in the world. At Senior Connections, we rely on volunteer portunities we have to celebrate More interesting is the economic impact: 140 support for many of our programs. For exam- their service to individuals, gov- million volunteers represented 20.8 million full- ple, the Virginia Insurance Counseling and As- ernment, nonprofit groups and time jobs and contributed approximately $400 sistance Program (VICAP) is administered by important causes. This is a time to Thelma Bland Watson billion to the global economy. This wage-based VOLUNTEER estimate reflects what users of volunteer labor (See on next page) B-2 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com Senior Connections APRIL 2019 — FIFTY PLUS To All of the Volunteers Senior Connections at Senior Connections You might have recognizing your birthdays and accomplish- heard the adage ments, and spotlighting volunteers. announces launch that reminds us to We also show our appreciation through give people their the cards and gifts we send because it’s flowers while they important to us to let you know that the of Benefits can smell them. I time you dedicate to our agency means so think that’s wise much to us, our clients and the commu- counsel. nity. Enrollment Center Through your We know that volunteering is a choice, volunteer service, and at Senior Connections we are pleased Senior Connections is proud to enrollment assistance with the fol- you are helping that you have chosen to volunteer your announce the launch of a new pro- lowing core programs: to “give flowers” time with us. gram — the Benefits Enrollment Medicare Part D Extra Help/Low- to others as you Senior Connections’ Staff is preparing to Center (BEC). Income Subsidy (LIS) help pay bills and do some creative and exciting things to show Benefits Enrollment Centers Medicare Savings Programs manage finances, call to check on seniors, our appreciation to you, our volunteers, dur- (BECs) are located around the Medicaid answer questions about insurance, give a ing April, in celebration of National Volunteer country to help Medicare benefici- Supplemental Nutrition Assis- hand to help out when needed, forward a Recognition Month. We hope that you will aries enroll in benefit programs for tance Program (SNAP) concern on another’s behalf, share informa- enjoy “smelling the flowers” as much as we which they are eligible. Trained Low-Income Energy Assistance tion and educate others, help to keep things enjoy giving them. staff will assist at no charge in de- Program in order, or care for someone who might not Thank you again for the flowers you give termining eligibility and applying For more information about the have anyone else. through your volunteer service to Senior for benefits. Senior Connections Benefits Enroll- For all of these wonderful acts and others, Connections. Through the BEC, seniors and ment Center, please call (804) 672- we at Senior Connections say thank you. adul ts with disabilities will receive 4484 or email: [email protected]. We try to stay connected with you, our Sincerely, volunteers, throughout the year. We do this Shana S. Beverly mainly through our volunteer newsletter, by Volunteer Program Coordinator Senior Connections Welcomes Volunteer social capital, which is the network of re- Dianne Mallory as one ofur o lationships among people who live and (from previous page) work in a particular society to make it new Benefits Enrollment one Senior Connections staff person, 10 vol- more efficient. According to an article by unteer VICAP counselors, and seven VICAP the Points of Light Institute, a strong in- Center Specialists administration volunteers. The VICAP pro- verse relationship has been found between Senior Connections is happy to welcome Di- gram is a free, unbiased, confidential coun- the levels of social capital and crime. The anne Mallory as one of our two new Benefits seling program that offers health insurance higher the social capital, the less crime. Enrollment Center Specialists. Originally from information, education and assistance to I could go on and on about the signifi- Boston, Massachusetts, Dianne earned a Bach- older adults and individuals with disabili- cant impact volunteers have on our society. elor of Science in Social Welfare from VCU and ties. Without the support of the VICAP vol- In my line of work, I see it every day. a Master of Divinity from Virginia Union Univer- unteers, Senior Connections would not be Whether it’s a Red Cross disaster action sity. She has also earned certificates from the non- able to offer this imp ortant service. volunteer team opening a shelter, a Make- profit institute at VCU and the Grantsmanship Center of Newport News. A-Wish volunteer helping to grant the wish She is a f ellow with the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership. Help build a better society of a child with a critical illness, or a Dianne is a member of the Virginia State Golf Association, but she la- Volunteer programs not only provide for a range Medicare trained VICAP counselor helping bels herself as an “extreme beginner” as a golfer. She also enjoys paint- of community needs, they contribute to building older adults, the end result is always the ing (watercolors and mixed media) and genealogy. Dianne and her community cohesion. Helping others brings people same. Our society as a whole is served and husband, Lee, have two adult children, two grandchildren and one more together for a common purpose, and the collabo- made better. I always want volunteers to on the way! ration helps build community trust and strengthen understand the importance of their contri- community connections. bution. Volunteering has even been found to en- At Senior Connections, a volunteer is courage individuals to be more involved in never “just a volunteer.” They are kind, Mary Bontly Joins New community engagement and social affairs. compassionate, selfless individuals who The Army Volunteer Corps states this best have made a true impact not just on the in- Benefits Enrollment on their website. They encourage volun- dividuals they help, but also on our agency, teering by highlighting how “Volunteerism our community, our country and our world. Center (BEC) stabilizes our Army community by con- And even though we have said it a million Senior Connections is happy to welcome Mary tributing to cohesion, increasing self-re- times, we will continue to say “thank you” to Bontly as one of our two new Benefits Enroll- liance, and enhancing the well-being of our each and every volunteer who helps us em- ment Center Specialists. Soldiers and families.” power seniors to live with dignity and Born in Janesville, Wisconsin, Mary attended the Volunteer programs contribute to the choice. University of Wisconsin where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Work. She also earned a Master of Science in Gerontology at VCU. Most recently, she was a Care Coordinator for VAAA Care with Bay Aging. Mary has also worked with the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Richmond and Lifestyle Care with Humana. She still serves on the Alzheimer’s Association’s Care and Support Task Force. Mary enjoys movies and documentaries, reading and listening to pod- casts. She lives with her husband, Larry, in Williamsburg with their dog, Bogart. FIFTY PLUS — APRIL 2019 Senior Connections www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com B-3 Calendar of Events “Spring Fling” lifestyles and positive aging. Meet represen- be prepared on site by volunteer attorneys. fice on Aging & Persons with Disabilities and Health and Safety Fair for Adults 55+ in New tatives of services and resources available to Pre-registration and photo ID required. To Affiliated Seniors of Metropolitan Rich- Kent and Charles City older adults, enjoy activities and door prizes. confirm eligibility and sign up, interested mond. Thursday, April 4 individuals should call (804) 768-7878 or 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Want to determine the value your prime col- email [email protected]. Ap- Featuring: Glennroy & Company Jazz Quar- Corinth Baptist Church lectibles or treasured heirlooms? Again this pointments are limited and are filled on a tet, raffle and door prizes! 11650 New Kent Highway year, appraisers will be offering free ap- first-come, first-served basis. Sponsored by New Kent, VA praisals of small tabletop-sized items or jew- Chesterfield County Office of Aging & Dis- Luncheon tickets are $17 per person. Dead- elry. There will be a limit of two items per ability Services, Chesterfield Bar Association line to purchase tickets is Monday, April 29. Sponsored by Chickahominy Area Triad senior attendee. Although the event is free to and Williams Mullen. No tickets sold at door. Checks for tickets Event is free attend, pre-registration is required. To reg- should be made payable to NCBA/RCoA ister, visit hanoverparksrec.com and select Cheste rfield Triad’s ,)th and should be sent to RCoA Treasurer, 24 Finding Value in Your Prime – programs and use keyword: Finding Value. Annual Senior Day East Cary St., Richmond, VA 23219. For Hanover County “Roaring into the Twenties” more information, call Marilyn Branch- Thursday, April 11 For more information, contact Hanover Wednesday, May 1 Mitchell at (804) 343-3033 or email 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. County Community Resources at (804) 365- 8:30 a.m. – noon [email protected] Mechanicsville Baptist Church 4300. 8016 Atlee Road Celebrate our 20th anniversary with fun, Celebrating Older Americans Mechanicsville, VA 23111 La(yers Helping Seniors Day food and entertainment! Fair – Goochland County – Chesterfield County Friday, May 10 Register now to attend Hanover County’s Thursday, April 25 • 60+ exhibitors that provide services for 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. largest resource collaboration for seniors, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. seniors brought to you by Hanover Council on • FREE and open to the public — senior Sponsored by Senior Connections, Aging, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, In this program, legal documents are pre- groups welcome Goochland Cares and Goochland County AARP, Ashland Police Department, Hanover pared for free for Chesterfield’s eligible sen- • Medication Take Back event (no sharps) Department of Social Services, this free Triad and Hanover County Parks and iors and individuals with disabilities. This • Bring a canned food item for the Chester- event offers: Recreation. program is for individuals who have never field Food Bank had their legal documents prepared. fitness class demonstrations Hanover’s 4th Annual Finding Value in Your +*th Annual Older Americans information sessions Prime, Hanover’s Active Aging Event, will be Documents include simple will, durable Month Luncheon an opportunity to connect with senior re- held on Saturday, April 11, from 8:30 a.m. to power of attorney and an advance medical Thursday, May 9 source groups 2:00 p.m. at Mechanicsville Baptist Church. directive. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eligibility Requirement: Yearly income less For transportation services to the event, Participants will enjoy breakfast and lunch than $37,425 for a household of one, $47,825 Sponsored by Regional Caucus on Aging, please call Goochland Department of Social as well as presentations to promote active for a household of two. All documents will Senior Connections, City of Richmond Of- Services at (804) 556-5880. Volunteering at Senior Connections

By Karen Olney, Senior Connections Volunteering with the TeleBridges pro- cause” brightens their day. Volunteer gram at Senior Connections has improved Another great volunteer opportunity I When I first moved to Richmond, we my life. I have met a lot of interesting had at Senior Connections was working on were getting settled into being in a new city. clients and made new friends over the the Transforming Perspectives Mural proj- This move was part of a job transfer-corpo- phone. I consider some of them to be an- ect. The mural aims to highlight the posi- rate merger after leaving New York. I was other grandmother and friend. And I be- tive and transformative aspects of aging. I first introduced to volunteering for Senior lieve I have been helpful to my TeleBridges worked with my Telebridges senior friends Connections in January 2005. A colleague senior friends when have faced difficult to see what positive stories they could thought it would be a good way to help the times. A friendly voice checking on them share about their experience with aging senior community and get used to being in reminds them that someone cares about and some of their responses were in- Richmond. I was always close to my grand- their well-being. And sending them a cluded in the mural. I look at it now and parents, so it seemed to be a natural fit. note for holidays, birthdays or “just be- see the response of one of my Telebridges senior friends who recently passed away and I am glad to see her words. I have also volunteered within my neigh- borhood with our civic association. The civic association collected Secret Santa gifts for teenagers and many of my neigh- bors stepped forward to get gifts for some students. I could tell from the teenager’s response that our gifts made a difference Karen Olney volunteers year-round. and help brighten their Christmas that ini- tially looked bleak. I remember how excited ers Appreciation Week to acknowledge all some of the teenagers were to receive the work they do to help the students knitted scarf that had been made for them. learn. I found this volunteer opportunity It proved how the positive power of hand- very rewarding. crafted gifts can go a long way. Some of my I encourage everyone to do some vol- neighbors also set up “the closet” and sup- unteer activity. There are many organiza- plied it with clothes, shoes, school supplies, tions who can use extra help from the food and healthcare items. The kids are community. And when you volunteer, you able to use the closet as a resource when benefit as well. You make friends, people they need a little help. We also feed the are helped and communities become teachers’ breakfast or lunch during Teach- stronger. B-4 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com Pull out and save this section APRIL 2019 — FIFTY PLUS Do I Have Any Volunteers? By Carole Olsen else. Having that situation finally behind me, helping out at a hospital thrift store. I had I have to agree with Susanne that As older adults, I am now back at the Richmond SPCA. a great time organizing items in a fash- through volunteering I receive more than we need to stay My 12-year-old grandson, Danny, co- ionable style, satisfying the “Department I give a lot of times. I never feel enriched busy, have fun, volunteers with me. He isn’t old enough Store Window Decorator” in me. by other humans (or animals) when I sit and most im- to be an actual volunteer, but he is al- My friend Susanne Sturges has been on my couch at home watching the boob portant, have a lowed to accompany me. Last weekend, volunteering for seven years as a pastoral tube. When I get off that couch and show purpose to live we played with kitties and cleaned the care visitor at St. Stephen’s Episcopal up at a volunteering job, I am not only a for. I find volun- cat cotillions — two cheerfully decorated Church. Each month a volunteer receives Human Being but a Human Doing. teering gives me all of rooms, open to the public, where people their assignments to visit church mem- With volunteering, a purposeful life is those things and more. Unlike a career, can interact with adoptable cats. It is a bers who are housebound or residents in out there for all of us. no extra special talent is needed — just fun activity my grandson likes to do with retirement communities. Carole Olsen is a local published author sign up and show up. me. These are great memory-building Susanne expresses the rewards of and columnist who resides in Mechanicsville I retired nearly 20 years ago from my job moments for me as his grandmother, too. doing this type of volunteering: “Most with her husband, Eric and dog, Zoey. Please as an accountant. I was only in my early 50s, Besides the chance to give hands-on wonderful is getting to know such dear, contact her at [email protected]. and I yearned to do something else while help to animals, the Richmond SPCA has special people. There is a wealth of stories For additional volunteering opportuni- including my roles of being a wife, mother many different volunteering opportunities. about their lives that they share with me. ties, please visit: and grandmother. The blank slate of retire- Clerical work and other administrative ac- My hope with each visit is to brighten Seniorconnections-va.org ment required some paths to follow in tivities are always needed. If you like to do their day with conversation and company,” handsonrva.org order for me to have a purposeful life. laundry, your calling can be met here. They she said. “I leave the visit feeling enriched tscor.org (in need of drivers) Because I had always wanted to work even have a sewing group that meets every by the opportunity to be with them. It has meetup.com (become a member, list with animals, I found a local humane so- Saturday afternoon. For more information, proven to be a positive exchange.” volunteering as an interest) ciety and started walking dogs for them. please go to richmondspca.org. These pooches were so grateful for the Another group I volunteered for was attention given them, and I received lots Meals on Wheels. I selected Mechan- of slobbery kisses in return. I knew I icsville as my base area to deliver meals, couldn’t bring any home with me, being a because it is a less congested area than Agency Welcomes Anika Gaines two-dog household already, but I could Richmond. give them what they needed until they I volunteered once a week delivering as the new Care were adopted. meals to a wide variety of people. All were I have volunteered for Richmond SPCA on so thankful to see me as I stood in their Coordinator for and off for many years. One benefit of vol- doorway with a good, nutritious meal. unteering is that when life needs you some- Many wanted to talk, and I was happoy t Charles City and where else, you are free to go. When my listen, knowing that for some, I may be New Kent County husband and I had a serious house fire two their only communication with the out- Born in serve as an active volunteer years ago, all my efforts had to go towards side world that day. Richmond, Anika throughout the community. She is rebuilding our lives, with no room for much Another fun volunteering job I had was Gaines holds a degree in Finance and also the Chapter Queen for Royalty Accounting from J. S. Reynolds Com- in Red under the Red Hat Society. munity College. She has worked as a She is a proud mother of three human resources security specialist sons and one grandson. She enjoys supervisor at the Defense Supply Cen- traveling, snow tubing, four-wh eel- ter of Richmond, and more recently as ing, car and motorcycle racing, a financial crimes consultant at Wells cooking, movies, music and spend- Fargo of Charlotte, focusing on finan- ing time with family and friends. cial crimes committed nationally and Anika recently moved back to Vir- internationally against older adults. ginia from Charlotte, N.C. and is Anika started her journey as a now a proud resident of Charles candy striper for St. Luke’s Hospital City, along with her teacup Yorkie, at the age of 12, and continues to Anyla Rose.

Senior Connections Welcomes Dee Caras to the Agency Dee the Adult Day Center at VCU Health Caras and has experience working in a joined skilled rehabilitation facility. Senior Con- Dee is certified to work with per- nections in Feb- sons with dementia and is trained ruary as the Caregiver Support by the Rosalynn Carter Institute in Specialist. Dee is a graduate of the the Caring for You, Caring for Me VCU Department of Gerontology, and Curriculum. She enjoys discussing has spent many years working with issues and policy surrounding older adults across the spectrum of aging, and is looking forward to uti- care from home- and community- lizing her education and experience based to facility-based care. to assist care partners navigate Early in her career, she worked for their caregiving journey. the Masonic Home of Virginia, which In her free time, Dee enjoys en- she left to open the Senior Center of gaging in outdoor activities, reading Richmond at Chesterfield. Dee also and spending time with her grown opened, and worked as a manager at, children. FIFTY PLUS — APRIL 2019 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com 13

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By Andrea Browne Taylor Daily Mail reported that Prince Harry and The site reports that she has N O S L I W Y been K C I R Y B O T O H P With an estimated net worth of $88 bil- Meghan Markle flew economy class on spotted at least six times since 2011 lion, the British royal family is one of the a British Airways flight to Nice, France, for wearing a Smythe “Duchess” blazer wealthiest monarchies in Europe. How- a New Year’ s vacation. According to pas- (she wears it so much the brand re- ever, just because money is no object for sengers who were on the flight, the couple named it after her), which retails for them doesn’t mean they’re frivolous — casually dressed in jeans, a baseball cap $695. Using the cost-per-wear model, spenders — quite the opposite. and a beanie — sat at the back of the plane the true cost of that blazer based on It has been well-documented that Queen with three bodyguards. how many times she has publicly Elizabeth II keeps a close eye on her spend- In 2014, Prince William flew coach on worn it is just under $110. ing, and frugality is a trait that has passed an American Airlines connecting flight down to other members of her family. from Memphis, Tenn., to Dallas, on his Prince William’s children Take a look at several of the most way home from a friend’s wedding. He wear hand-me-downs widely reported penny-pinching habits of only ordered water on the short flight, the Wearing your elder brother’s or the various members of the British royal Daily Mail noted. sister’s old clothes is a rite of pas- family. In many ways, they’re just like the sage for many younger siblings — rest of us. Queen Elizabeth II uses a space including the British royals. heater Princess Charlotte, the daughter Prince William and Kate Queen Elizabeth II has some thrifty of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Middleton shop at IKEA habits, too. She has been photographed was photographed earlier this year Prince William and his wife, Kate Mid- on several occasions using an electric holding her new baby brother, Prince dleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, who are space heater at Buckingham Palace to Louis, while wearing a blue cardigan parents of three small children, could easily keep warm when greeting guests in the with a distinct print around the collar. Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, have custom furniture made for their little audience room, as well as in her private Social media fans quickly pointed shows her frugality by shopping at IKEA and ones’ rooms. Instead, they like to shop at sitting room at her vacation castle in Scot- out that it was the same cardigan her dressing her children in hand-me-downs. Swedish home furnishings retailer IKEA. land. big brother, Prince George, wore in During a visit to Sweden’s national mu- When the temps drop, rather than 2016 in an official photo for his great- still enjoys cooking for himself. Last year, seum of architecture and design, ArkDes, crank up the thermostat at her 775-room grandmother Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th while serving as a judge at a charity cook- in 2018, they revealed to IKEA’s head of de- palace or her Balmoral castle, she simply birthday, the Huffington Post UK notes. off competition in London, the Prince sign Marcus Engman that they had pur- plugs in a $40 space heater and sets it in- In that same picture of Princess Charlotte shared with the crowd that his favorite chased some of the brand’s furniture for side a room’s fireplace. and Prince Louis, he’s seen wearing a meal to prepare at home is roast chicken two of their kids’ rooms, the Mirror re- Yet she’s also mindful of energy use cream top and pants that were also worn and steak, according to People.com. ported. at Buckingham Palace — so much so that by his big sister. Even his kids like to prepare home- there’s a ban on the use of light bulbs over cooked meals with help from their mom. Prince Charles saves leftovers 40 watts, according to the Daily Express, Meghan Markle is a budget While making an appearance earlier this Chef and author Carolyn Robb cooked and lights must be turned off when a fashionista year at St. Luke’s Community Centre in Lon- for the British royal family for more than room isn’t in use. The Duchess of Sussex’s fashion sense don, where the Prince and Duchess helped 10 years, from 1989 to 2000, so she’s well- After all, when you live in a palace that has taken center stage since she started prepare meals, Kate Middleton shared with versed on their eating habits. spans 828,818 square feet, energy costs dating her now-husband, Prince Harry. other attendees that her children Prince In a 2015 interview with Racked.com, can quickly get out of hand if you aren’t The American actress-turned-British-royal George and Princess Charlotte like making Robb revealed that Prince Charles is keeping a close watch. has been lauded for her budget-friendly pizza dough from scratch, Hello! magazine adamant about saving leftovers for addi- style choices — including $80 Missoma reports. tional meals. Kate Middleton recycles clothing gold rings she was spotted wearing via so- “The Prince was very economical and Several royals have been photographed cial media and a $300 J. Crew coat. 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Sumatra’s orangutans and other wildlife thrive in the tropical island’s national parks and sanctuaries. See story on Travel page 17. Exploring a classic Maine fishing village

By Glenda C. Booth fishing, boating, art and meandering, S O O M A with N I D Y B O T O H P To get to Stonington, Maine, from U.S. many places for quiet reverie along the 1, wind down the Blue Hill Peninsula to shoreline, in the woods or about town. Deer Isle on two-lane roads for 38 miles, And residents want to keep it that way. past blueberry fields, rocky pastures and The threatened “infiltration” of a Dollar spruce forests, until the road stops at a Store in nearby Blue Hill prompted vocif- snug working harbor on the peninsula’s erous protests. end, a granite thumb lapped by salty ocean waves. Fishing fixation Stonington, situated at the southern end Part of the fun in Stonington takes of Deer Isle, is a quintessential coastal place around the town dock. Surrounding Maine village, named for its granite quar- waters support a working fleet of more ries. And like those formations, which were than 300 lobster boats. Stonington claims carved by a two-mile-thick glacier 20,000 the title as “the state leader in pounds and years ago, living up north can be hard — dollar value of lobster landings.” You can especially during the long, cold winter. watch the boats return, help haul out their But summer brings colorful window catch, and buy a lobster fresh off the boxes crammed with orange impatiens and dock. purple petunias, hydrangea blossoms the In the summer, local captains conduct size of volleyballs, and sweet aromas of sim- narrated boat trips laced with the arcana Known for its port and its granite, Stonington, Maine, is a place to hike, kayak, mering seafood. Signs advertise freshly- of lobstering. For example, did you know visit art galleries — or just hang out on the town dock, the center of the com- munity. picked blueberries, ocean-fresh haddock Maine’s favorite crustacean takes five to fillets and fishing gear at the auto store. seven years to reach the legal catch size Summer is a time of lupines, lobster and, during that time, sheds its shell 25 to revolver to ward off the unruly ones.” for paintings, weavings, pottery and stone boat racing and Maine’s iconic bean “sup- 27 times? The Stonington Lobster Boat Races are work. pahs” that draw both locals and those On some boat tours, passengers can a July highlight. High-powered diesel- and At Marlin Spike Chandlery on West “from aways” who gobble up traditional spot harbor seals lounging around on the gas-powered lobster boats compete for Main Street, Timothy Whitten masters bean hole beans, coleslaw, pickles and granite boulders and hear lighthouse lore, speed, and the winner nabs the Fastest fancy ropework, inspired by the sailors pies. such as the story of the first female light- Lobstah Boat Afloat award and the Jimmy and fishermen who needed tough lines Fishermen head out at first light in house keeper on Mark Island. Captain Stevens Cup. and knots to withstand the seas’ turbu- boats with names like Scallowag, Clueless Mike Moffett of the Isle au Haut Boat lence and vengeance. (A marlin spike is a and Wicked Weak Moment. Company chuckled, “A lot of fishermen Celebrating granite splicing tool.) Stonington’s a slow-paced hamlet of swung by to say hello. Hello? She had a 45 The bedrock under Deer Isle is rose- Whitten creates bell ropes, beckets, hued granite, formed 360 million years jewelry and bags from mostly linen and

H T O O B A D N E L G Y B O T O H P ago. Since the late 1800s, Stonington’s hemp twine. His combo shop-studio is like quarries have supplied the stone to his- a museum of nautical gear from sea chests toric structures, including President John to glass float balls. F. Kennedy’s memorial at Arlington Na- The Opera House, also on historic Main tional Cemetery. Street, is a popular venue for concerts, A statue next to the public landing hon- dance, theater and films year-ro und. Orig- ors stoneworkers who came to the area in inally a music and dance hall, the 1886 the 1900s from Italy, Scotland, Sweden building has gone through several itera- and other countries to quarry, cut and tions, including abandonment, but was ship granite around the country. renovated in 1999. The Deer Isle Granite Museum honors The Deer Isle-Stonington Historical So- the island’s quarry workers who “built ciety maintains five historic buildings on America’s cities.” In its heyday, Stoning- its site, including an original jail and a ton was a “wild west town,” with 50 busi- house built in 1830. It features exhibits of nesses, says the recorded narration, and 19th century clothes and fishery and ma- the saloons hawked beer at ten cents a rine transportation memorabilia. It is open glass. to the public from June 16 to September 16. Finding and making art In Stonington, the nation’s lobster capital, about one in five of its 1,030 resi- You can easily fill a day gallery hopping See MAINE, page 18 dents holds a lobster license. Its port has a fleet of 300 fishing boats. FIFTY PLUS — APRIL 2019 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com | Leisure & Travel 17 Three enchanting weeks in sultry Sumatra

By Don Mankin the ancient matrilineal people R E who L L E U M A B S / domi- R K C I L F Y B O T O H P The young orangutan swung on a vine nate this part of western Sumatra — with like an Olympic gymnast. From the look a visit to the beautifully restored king’s on his face, it was clear that he was having palace and to a family in a local village. a great time performing for the sweaty On our last day in Bukittinggi, we ex- hikers who had trekked through the plored nearby tunnels, built with local Sumatran jungle to catch his show. slave labor during their occupation by My wife and I were in the orangutan re- Japan in WWII. The tunnels end in Sianok serve on the edge of Bukit Lawang in Canyon — not a Grand Canyon by any Northern Sumatra on a trip hosted by El- stretch of the imagination, but a pretty dertreks — an adventure travel company good canyon nonetheless, and one that is specializing in exotic trips for mature trav- considerably easier to hike. elers (eldertreks.com). The young primate was just the open- Krakatoa and pygmy rhinos ing act in a three-week adventure explor- Our next significant stop was Krakatoa, ing the wildlife, culture, natural history the legendary volcano off the southern tip and scenery of one of the most interesting of Sumatra. Krakatoa’s eruption in 1883 places on earth. was probably the single greatest destruc- We watched the playful youngster and tive force in modern history. A bridge in Sumatra’s second-largest city, Bukittinggi, leads a path to its zoo. his mother, then took a two-hour drive on All that is left of that volcano is an arc Short hikes on this 1,100-mile-long island can reward trekkers with glimpses of birds, monkeys, rhinos and tigers. a rutted, dusty road to an elephant re- of islands that were part of the rim of the serve. original caldera (the crater formed when tangled jungle, and terraced fields of cof- tos, straddling the imaginary meridian For an hour, a herd of elephants, includ- a volcano erupts and collapses). fee, beans, corn and chili peppers. with one foot in each hemisphere — a ing two babies, frolicked in the river as my Our destination was Anak Krakatoa From our mini-bus we glimpsed everyday symbol, perhaps, of the complexity and di- wife scrubbed one of the them with a (“child of Krakatoa”), a volcanic island life in Sumatra — mosques with shining versity of this sultry, magical place. brush. I got as big a kick watching her that emerged in the middle of the original domes, women in colorful head scarves ElderTreks.com offers trips to Sumatra wash the “little” guy as I did watching the caldera from an eruption in 1927. sweeping their stoops, children in school uni- at $5,495; they also offer excursions to Eu- elephants. After a rough two-hour ride in speed- forms waving to us, men repairing trucks in rope, Africa and Antarctica. Our next destination was the village of boats, we landed on a black-sand beach, their front yards, and people selling all kinds Don Mankin, an award-winning travel Tuk Tuk on Samosir Island in Lake Toba. then hiked through the tropical brush to of wares from stalls in front of their homes. writer, will be leading a trip to Vietnam, Laos The biggest lake in Southeast Asia, Toba an exposed expanse on the volcano’s At one point, we crossed the equator and Cambodia in October. For more informa- was formed about 75,000 years ago follow- flank. and stopped just long enough to take pho- tion, visit adventuretransformations.com. ing the largest known volcanic eruption of A few more minutes of hiking through the last 25 million years, many times the rocky lunar landscape granted us a greater than Vesuvius or Krakatoa. view of steam and smoke drifting out of We took a leisurely boat ride to explore the caldera at the top, as well as the rem- nearby villages of the Batak people, the nants of the original caldera, now steep largest ethnic group in the region. jungle-covered islands, not far away. The next two days featured a walk Our last day included a visit to the through Tuk Tuk, once a popular stop on the Rhino Breeding Center in Way Kampas hippie trail. (Many shops still sell magic National Park. There are fewer than 100 mushrooms.) pygmy rhinos in the world, and all of them At 3,000 feet above sea level and sur- are in Sumatra. At the time of our visit, rounded by three volcanoes, Bukkitingi has seven were in the breeding center. more to offer than cooler temperatures and For almost an hour we were able to watch dramatic scenery: surprisingly friendly lo- one of the “residents” devour bananas, cals. branches, brush and almost everything else Soon after we checked into our hotel, in sight in his protected compound. we took a short walk. It was Friday, after Then on a boat ride up a jungle river, we the weekly Muslim services, and the plaza saw monkeys, birds (blue herons, king- was full of people enjoying the early fishers, fish eagles) and crocs slithering evening. As we strolled through the plaza, into the water. young Muslim girls in hijabs approached us, shyly giggling, and asked us to pose Bumpy but scenic road trips for photos with them. Our trip spanned the 1,110-mile-long is- Everyone was friendly, welcoming and land of Sumatra almost from end to end. curious, asking, “Where you from?” I felt That meant that we spent a lot of time on like a rock star. I guess they don’t see many rough, twisting roads. fat, old white men in that part of the world. Yet these drives were usually scenic, Over the next three days, we walked winding through dark, green tunnels of through rural villages outside the town, overhanging trees, and past rice paddies, and got a dose of Minangkabau culture — tropical forests, volcanic cones covered in Enjoy Fifty Pus? Tell your friends. 18 Leisure & Travel | www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com APRIL 2019 — FIFTY PLUS

Dining and downtime Maine As for dining, restaurants like Aragosta From page 16 serve ocean-to-table dishes such as Blue On Stinson Neck overlooking Jericho Hill Bay oysters and mussels, Gulf of Bay is Haystack Mountain School of Crafts Maine hake and Stonington lobster — an artist’s rustic haven of 40 quiet, tortellini. mossy, wooded acres offering workshops Restaurants also specialize in delicacies in pottery, metalwork, bookmaking, weav- made from blueberries, the state’s famous ing, ceramics, wood, blacksmithing, glass fruit — blueberry pies, cobblers, buckles, blowing and other arts. Students can have syrup, wine, jams and ice cream toppings. 24-hour-a-day immersion in their passion. All around town, fresh lobsters are You don’t need a watch here, staff say. steamed, stewed, casseroled or lumped on Another example of local creativity can a hot dog roll — genuine Downeast Maine be found at Nervous Nellie’s Jams & Jel- cuisine. lies, “a cottage industry in a cottage,” So, what’s the best reason to visit? where Anne Beerits produces 15 flavors of There’s something about the quiet jam, chutney and marmalade in her small here. On most days, the tide creeps in and kitchen — 40,000 jars a year. bathes the rocky shoreline. A cottony, Her husband, Peter, gives tours of a gauzy fog can feel like a warm blanket. whimsical sculptural village he has cre- “We have a relationship with the fog,” said ated over the past 30 years from dis- Marissa Hutchinson, a staffer at Island Her- carded items found around the island. It’s itage Institute. In Maine, “it’s beautiful and a quirky mishmash that won Yankee mag- low key, a slower pace. Down here, we don’t azine’s “Best of Everything” award in have immediate access to a lot of things, but 2010 and 2013. we learn we don’t need as much.” For landlubber outdoor types, several na- ture preserves invite quiet ambles. The Is- If you go land Heritage Trust’s walker’s map has trails The closest airports are in Portland, through the woods and along a rocky coast. 160 miles away, and Bangor, Maine, 58 At the Barred Island Preserve, the walk miles away. The least expensive round-trip “rewards mightily, especially when a storm airfare to Bangor in April is $730 on Amer- blowing hard from the south pounds pretty ican Airlines from D.C.-area airports. respectable waves on the shore,” accord- The Deer Isle Chamber of Commerce ing to its brochure. Savvy trekkers time (deerisle.com) has an online island guide, their visit to watch waves simultaneously lodging options and maps. cover a sandbar from both directions, Stonington’s Inn on the Harbor has 13 known as the “zipper effect.” rooms with decks offering views of the Another favorite is Isle au Haut, a six- bay, islands and waterfro nt. mile ferry trip from Stonington, with 18 Boat tours are available from Bert and miles of trails, rocky shorelines, cobble- I Harbor Tours (deerislecabinwithboat- stone beaches, evergreen forests, marshes tours.com) or Old Quarry Ocean Adven- and a lake. tures (oldquarry.com). MARK YOUR CALENDAR Ongoing MONDAY WITH FRIENDS For more than 44 years, Young at Heart, a senior club, has met every Monday at 10 a.m. at Belmont United Methodist Church, 3510 Broad Rock Blvd. Drop in for conversation, a brief program and lunch. Call (804) 275-6336 for more information.

HAVE YOUR SOIL SAMPLED Ongoing The Chesterfield County Cooperative Extension offers home- owners a personalized plan for a healthy, environmentally- friendly lawn. Register by Wednesday, May 15 to receive a home visit from a Master Gardener volunteer, who will measure your yard, examine your lawn and take a soil sample for analysis. A $25 fee covers the soil test and all sup- plies. To register, visit tinyurl.com/GR2019 and download form.

DEMYSTIFYING CONCIERGE MEDICINE May 6 PartnerMD, a provider of concierge primary care, explains the ins and outs of this fast-growing alternative to standard healthcare at a free educational event on Monday, May 6, from 11 a.m. to noon or 6 to 7 p.m. Their office is located at 7001 Forest Ave., Room 110. For more information or to register, call (804) 237-8282 or visit bit.ly/May6ConciergeMedicine. FIFTY PLUS — APRIL 2019 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com 19 Arts &

Colorful but ephemeral, spring’s wild- flowers bring joy to a garden. See story Style on page 20. Exhibit illuminates immigrants’ stories By Martha Steger lege graduates; and nearly 20 percent of When he was 10 years old, Atif Qarni, employees in the state’s accommodations Virginia’s Secretary of Education, came to and food-service industries, according to the United States from Pakistan. He went research conducted by Barbara Batson, on to serve in the U.S. Marines during the the library’s exhibitions coordinator. Iraq War. Emigrating from Asia, Africa, Europe, Bol Gai Deng, who works at a Rich- Latin America and the Middle East, the mond home-improvement store, survived people interviewed for the exhibit were se- the destruction of his Sudanese town lected based on the diversity of their per- when he was seven years old, fled to sonal stories and their countries of origin. America and settled in Virginia. Today They include medical doctors, teach- ers, college professors, a world-renowned artist, a computer engineer and two for- mer U.S. Marines. Some immigrants arrived with only a handful of possessions; “in a couple of cases, nothing but the clothes they were wearing,” Bearinger said. In their videos, immigrants reveal the

Karla Almendarez-Ramos, in her video. A “The other was the way that gratitude Honduran native, she is the City of Rich- became a universal theme, expressed in mond’s human services coordinator and one way or another by every person we manager of its office of multicultural af- interviewed — gratitude for the privilege fairs. “It’s the only way to get stronger.” of being part of this country, and a desire to give back.” Immigrants play a growing role Fewer than 50 years ago, only one in Rounding out the picture every 100 Virginians had been born out- To complement the video excerpts that side of the United States. Today, that may be viewed at the exhibit, a display of number is closer to one in eight, re flect- objects that have special meaning for the ing about one million residents. immigrants gives a glimpse into their per- he’s campaigning to be the next president Furthermore, immigrants make up one sonal lives. of South Sudan. in six Virginia workers; one in five self-em- For example, there’s “a graduation These are just two of many stories of ployed business owners; two in five col- stole given to Isabel Castillo by her grand- first-generation immigrants and refugees mother to celebrate Castillo’s receipt of an who arrived in Virginia after 1976 that are honorary doctorate from the University of told in a new Library of Virginia exhibi- San Francisco; a copy of Wedding Song, a tion highlighting the commonwealth’s memoir by Farideh Goldin of her journey changing demographics. from Iran to the United States; a mask “New Virginians: 1619-2019 & Be- circumstances that led them to leave their crafted by Ganna Natsag for a tsam yond,” which opened in December, is homes; their arrival in Virginia; the chal- (“masked dance”) ceremony practiced in built around more than 30 video inter- lenges and obstacles they faced or over- his native Mongolia; and a stringed instru- views, each of which illuminates the per- came; answer questions about identity, ment called a charango from Bolivia,” Bat- sonal story of a Virginian born abroad. assimilation, language and culture; and son wrote. “Some of them were fleeing oppression, explain what it means to them to be a Vir- In addition, a brief historical summary war or genocide. Others came seeking ginian (and an American). of immigration to the commonwealth is on greater opportunities for themselves and “Two things surprised me most in this view in the library’s lobby. their…children,” wrote interviewer David research,” Bearinger said in an email. “The composite portrait of Virginia is Bearinger in the library’s magazine. “One is how willing, even eager, people becoming more complex, challenging an Bearinger and Pat Jarrett, who filmed the were to share their immigration stories, older, simpler understanding of what it interviews, work for Virginia Humanities, and how thoughtful they were in describ- means to be a Virginian,” Batson wrote for the state’s humanities council. ing what these experiences — good and “This journey has to be shared,” said bad — had meant to them. See EXHIBIT, page 21 20 Arts & Style | www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com APRIL 2019 — FIFTY PLUS Springtime’s beauties not here for long By Lela Martin Two attractive Virginia natives you ing from March through May. The star- ephemerals, select a site that has the at- Take some time this month to notice might consider are Virginia Bluebell shaped flowers attract bees, flies and butter- tributes of a woodland: rich soil, spring spring flowering ephemerals — you’ll be (Mertensia virginica) and Spring Beauty flies. moisture and summer shade. The soil mesmerized by their magic. These plants (Claytonia virginica). Spring Beauty is a charming plant in should be well-draining, be enriched with have a short bloom period, go dormant, The foliage of Virginia Bluebell emerges rock gardens. Only about five inches tall, compost, and have a neutral pH. and then reappear the next spring. deep purple, but turns green in the blink of it is best enjoyed when planted in large Although most ephemerals look best in Typically, spring ephemerals are peren- an eye. Leaves are oval and smooth with groupings. Its grass-like foliage will last mass plantings, start with a few plants. nial woodland wildflowers that develop prominent veins, growing up to eight inches longer than the blooms, though it, too, will They will naturalize and you can buy more stems, leaves and flowers in early spring, wide. fade away before summer. once you ensure they’re happy. quickly bloom before deciduous trees leaf The flowers, which last about three You should include plants to fill in as out, and produce seed. weeks, start as purplish pink buds and Buy and plant soon the ephemerals fade. Astilbe, hosta, ferns, Then comes the disappearing act. The then open downward as sky blue bells. Buy and plant ephemerals now through bugbane (Actaea simplex) and Solomon’s parts you can see wither before the heat Their tubular shape attracts bumblebees, early summer when you can find them for seal are some choices to interplant with of summer, leaving only unseen under- long-tongued bees, butterflies and hum- sale. Look for nursery-propagated plants at ephemerals as they thrive in the same ground structures (roots, rhizomes or mingbirds. nurseries that specialize in native plants. growing conditions. bulbs) for the remainder of the year. The plants have few pests and are deer- Virginia Bluebell is considered threatened The best time to mulch with compost or resistant. Mature clumps can grow up to in parts of its native range, so do not trans- shredded leaves is in very early spring, be- Feed the birds (and butterflies) one foot wide and two feet high. plant them or collect seeds from the wild. fore ephemerals make their appearance. The early blooms of ephemerals provide A more delicate and diminutive Ironically, though their blooms are short- However, if you plant them now, mulch a marvelous early nectar source for insects, ephemeral, Spring Beauty has clusters of lived, the plants themselves can take years when you plant. You’ll be bewitched by butterflies and hummingbirds. It’s a symbi- pink or whitish flowers, striped in bub- to establish in your garden, so be patient. your spring surprises each year. otic relationship, since these creatures pol- blegum pink. You won’t notice the small Trilliums, another ephemeral, might take as Lela Martin is a Master Gardener with linate the flowers and help spread the seeds. plants until, hocus pocus, they start bloom- long as seven years from seed to flower. the Chesterfield County office of the Vir- To conjure the appropriate spot for ginia Cooperative Extension. 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