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The Hospice Legacy Foundation is a registered charity and serves as an investment fund for the purpose of supporting Bobby’s Hospice. By including the Hospice Legacy Foundation in your Will or estate plan, you can leave a lasting legacy of quality end-of-life care to your community. Call (506) 632-5593 for more information. Every year, Bobby’s Hospice cares for over 200 people who need in-patient palliative care and grief support. Some of these people are your neighbors, friends and perhaps family members. Your donation today will make a difference tomorrow. CHOICES AFTER 50 – Fall Issue 2020 – Page 2 Glaucoma – The Silent Thief... Glaucoma refers to a family of diseases that with age. There is also a greater risk of de- ther vision loss should occur. If left untreated, damage the optic nerve and is one of the lead- veloping glaucoma for people with diabetes, peripheral vision is affected first, followed ing causes of blindness in Canada. high blood pressure, a history of eye injuries by central vision loss during late stages of It is a progressive disease that most or a family history of glaucoma. Elevated the disease. Complete blindness may occur. frequently occurs in individuals over the age pressure within the eye damages the optic Special equipment may be used to image of 40, with the risk of the disease increasing nerve, which can lead to serious vision loss if your eye to better monitor the progression of not detected and treated early. The optic nerve glaucoma. is the nerve that takes all of the information Doctors of Optometry are a primary from the eye and transmits that information to source for all your vision, eye health needs. Make a the brain. Don’t wait, make sure to book your Nikan lastin� In open angle glaucoma, the most appointment today! common form of glaucoma, there are usually impac� for no symptoms until the individual experiences amputees peripheral vision loss, which is why glau- Metro Health Services with a coma is referred to as “the silent thief.” In a charitable more rare form of the disease, called closed Remembers... estate donation angle glaucoma, there is a sudden rise in the pressure within the eye, and the individual in your will. may experience pain, blurred vision and see “Thank You” Together, we halos around lights. Untreated, both forms can improve can lead to complete loss of vision. the lives of Symptoms all amputees, As there is no way to prevent glau- including coma, a comprehensive eye examination with children, by your Doctor of Optometry is the only way providing to detect the disease. Even if you see well or artificial limbs don’t wear glasses, regular eye exams help detect glaucoma early enough to prevent and much more. vision loss. Your Doctor of Optometry will perform a simple and painless procedure dur- ing your routine eye exam, which measures the internal pressure of your eye. Your Doc- tor will also look into your eye to observe the health of the optic nerve and measure your field of vision, and determine if there is a Prosthetics, Orthotics, Seating, need for additional imaging. Foot Orthotics and Prescription Footwear [email protected] If detected and treated early, eye drops Saint John Regional Hospital - Level 0 648-6150 waramps.ca • 1 800 465-2677 and laser surgery are usually effective at maintaining your vision, and little or no fur-

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The Metropolitan was a very small car. car in American terms. The bodies were built by Pininfarina and the It was only 149” long, making it almost car were assembled by Austin in the United Kingdom using mechani- cal parts from the Austin A40. The engine was 1200cc, a overhead unit 11” shorter than the car it was supposed producing 45 bhp. Pretty small by engine sizes of the times. When to replace, the Volkswagon Beetle. the British Motor Corporation (BMC) of which Austin was part, brought out a bigger 1500cc engine, this was also available for the new In contrast to the “big three,” Nash always built smaller cars. During Metropolian. the 1950s there was the Rambler which was only 185 inches long. They The small three-seater car could be ordered as a 2 door coupe also built bigger cars of course, but they tended to specialize in the un- or as a convertible. The outside appearance remained the same, virtu- noticed (at the time) car segment of ally unchanged during the years the what we now call compact cars which car was built, always in a 2 colour were designed from the beginning as paint scheme, although the models more economical with fuel. But at a that left England after 1959 could be time when fuel we only pennies a liter recognized by a trunk lid which was and with no concerns of it running not available on earlier models. The out anytime soon, was there really a earlier car had no way to load grocer- market for a fuel efficient automobile. ies or luggage except through the back The big three, Ford, GM and Chrysler seat, so a trunk was a very welcome did not even give that market segment addition. a notice, that is until the Volkswagon This smaller car was never a arrived and kept on arriving. tremendous sales success, wheather Nash and Hudson merged because it was not built in America or together in 1954 to form American whether it was because buyers wanted Motors Corporation, the idea being that together they would then blend a larger and more “American” car, no was was ever sure, the VW’s in with Packard and Studebaker who were also joining together, and as continued to sell well, and it was considered even stranger than the one, AMC, they would be in a better position to face head on the big- Met, also the big three’s new “compacts” sold well, when they arrived ger makes. The joining with Packard and Studebaker never happened, years later, but the “Met” was never to become the “loved” automobile However Nash and Hudson as AMC were having good sales years with with the general public and to some prospective buyers, it was not even Rambler and could see that smaller cars were being very much consid- thought of as a real car. ered by a increasing number of buyers. A point that the other big auto Mets today howev- manufactures found out and brought out smaller cars in the early 60’s. er, are considered As well, increasing sales of a new, well made import, a funny, air highly collectable cooled, rear-engine German car, which started with a few models and you can still brought back by servicemen after the war. The public was buying this see them at car fun-to-drive car and it started to develop a “cult” following, something shows, with their no American car had, up to that point. A car that people loved with a unique two-tone passion and a whole cottage industry developed to accessories it, even colour scheme, to to the extent of putting chrome eye brows on the head lights. their owners, they Other manufacturers wanted a car people loved and one they are very much loved to drive. AMC brought out a small 2 door model that was planned loved. So I guess around a whole new marque called Metropolitan. Nash had started in that regard, developing this model back in 1950. This was an exceptionally small AMC succeeded.

Remembering our Veterans Looking back – Remenbering: Canada & The Second World War: The Second World War lasted six years. It was truly a war encircling the globe from the War movies have a way of making things look Atlantic to the Pacific and touching the far reaches of the Artic. More than one million exciting. Made so that a soldier, without too Canadians and NewFoundlanders served in WWII. Of these more than 45,000 gave much effort, wins the day by saving injured men their lives and another 55,000 were wounded. Countless others shared the suffering or a town from destruction, often both. If only and hardships of war. Canada as a nation matured through WWII and was ready for past World Wars were like the movies, but we responsibilities as a member of the world community. know that true war is brutal, and many of the Canadians in Korea: World leaders met in 1943, promising Korea would be- stories buried with the heroes that were there come free and independent. The Soviet Union occupy North Korea, while the US held day after day, fighting in horrific conditions are control of South Korea. On June 25, 1950, the forces of North Korea crossed the 38th best left untold. Families back home could image parallel and Canadians went back to war. The Canadian Forces had been reduced to the conditions, the sacrifices, the courage needed to fight on, but letters home assured peacetime levels, but the call was answered by many men and women willing to give the family that “things were OK”, a faint effort so they would not worry. Seldom were their lives for freedom. the true stories sent home, they were kept with the soldier’s who lived them. These sol- “WAR IS OVER” - Soldiers Coming home: Home to an anxious nation waiting diers are now our Veterans and their stories need telling, and telling often, so that we to say “Thank You.” Men and women who gave us so much, and who asked us for can know war for what it truly is, and what it can do to a country. Our special tribute: “A nothing in return, except that Salute To Veterans” is our way of saying “Thank You” to these brave men and women. we would remember what Your many sacrifices are not hidden to us. they fought for, remember Canada Enters The War: Britain was at war in 1914. Prime Minister Robert the ones’ fallen in battle, Borden offered Canadian assistance to Great Britain. The offer was accepted and from remember, so that War could Halifax to Vancouver, thousands hastened to recruiting offices and within two months, never happen again. Years the first contingent, Canadian Expeditionary Force was on its way to England. Canada have passed since the guns ended the war with a superb fighting force. For a nation of eight million, Canada’s war fell silent on the morning of effort was remarkable. November 11, 1918, And the Our special feature “A Salute to Veterans 2020” is our way of saying: images of war slowly fade “Thank You... We Will Remember All Your Sacrifices.” from memory. CHOICES AFTER 50 – Fall Issue 2020 – Page 4 Celebrating 60 Years of Friendship 1960 - 2020

Senior Watch: We look back to the varied opportunities we have had to “care” in communities across Canada and the United States. We fondly remember our journey together and the powerful influence our training has had on our lives. Unfortunately, because of Covid-19 we are unable to gather to celebrate together and repeat once again our usual chorus RN, PG; BSW, CG, by: Sharon A. O’Brien, of “you have not changed one bit”. When we left the hallowed halls of Vice-President, Policy & Education, Senior Watch Inc. the old General, we carried pieces of each other in our hearts! We indeed celebrate our 60 years of friendship and career op- portunities. Thank you, classmates of the 1960 class of the Saint John In early September of 1957 sixty young women were welcomed to General Hospital School of Nursing! the Saint John General Hospital School of Nursing to begin a journey towards a career in nursing. Three years later, we proudly walked across the stage and received our Nursing Diplomas as family and friends ap- plauded the new General graduates. What happened between September, 1957 and June 1960 could be likened to the caterpillar’s emergence as a butterfly! We were un- der the watchful eyes of our residence supervisors, head nurses, upper classmates, doctors, orderlies, and patients. They all had a hand in our journey and in the transformation necessary for us to reach our profes- sional goals We endured the black stockings, the black “old lady” shoes, the starched uniform collars, the 1pm classes after working all night, the sheer determination to document our shifts with ink and straight pens without blotting, and the morning inspections. We remember learning to make beds with square corners, the long scary nights at the Annex, taking the shortcut through the underground passage to the residence, being called at 3am to scrub for an emergency in the operating room (after coming off duty at 11pm), running over to Brun’s to spend our coveted $6.00 allowance/month, our time in the case room, being sent to 7th floor for a fallopian tube, making formula and sterilizing bottles in the nursery, and time spent on pediatrics, neurosurgery, male and female surgery and of course 3 north! Our patients created special memories. They taught us how to just “be“, assuring us that our presence gave them hope. We learned that words were not always necessary! They taught us the importance of listening, and being willing to walk with them on their journeys. Their “thank you” meant so much. We understood the miracle of birth as well as the mystery of death. All of these lessons have shaped our lives.

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ISSN 1203-4363 Mailed Under Publication Mail Sales Agreement: No. 795224 CHOICES AFTER 50 – Fall Issue 2020 – Page 5 “Purposeful Retirement” Remains of your Loved One... What to do? Retirement is a new season, a new opportunity, to live purposefully. It’s not an end. You may have said goodbye to a job, but you still have an exciting, meaningful life ahead of you. Now is the time to choose In earlier times when a loved one passed a Traditional Burial was the exactly what YOU want to do because now you actually have the time. only option. Now that cremations have become popular there are more Let’s take that bucket list and get started! choices for the family and Cemeteries are constantly adapting them- The author of the bestselling Purposeful Retirement, Smith’s selves to support these choices. new book lays out a guide to making sure we all take full advantage of Traditionally one burial plot was purchased for each person, the decades we get to enjoy after full-time work. Smith sheds light on but now cremated remains can be placed in the plot along with another what he calls the “gifts of retirement,” the opportunity to reclaim your Family Member. time and spend it exactly the way you want to. This practical handbook Columbariums are another option as they accommodate cremat- covers: Retirement financial planning, Health management and ed remains above ground. In some cemeteries, sections with smaller exercise adviceThe importance of clubs, volunteering and social groups size lots have been designed for single and double cremations. in maintaining friendships, relationships, and a We all grieve in our own way, so there is no right or wrong way social life once you stop going to work every day. for handling our loved ones remains. And much more! Some individuals choose to keep the urn at home on the mantle Smith’s one-of-a-kind expertise and wise or in the bedroom as a way of staying close to their loved one. While counsel in The Purposeful Retirement Workbook others feel more comfortable in going to a cemetery where everyone will take you from apprehension to living life and can visit on their own time and in their own way. loving it!"This book is packed with wise advice Some family members do not feel relaxed if the remains are in for anyone staring down the barrel of retirement. the home on display. The large amount of visitors to our Cemeteries I agree wholeheartedly with Hyrum Smith: twelve months of the year validates the comfort of visiting in a cem- you may be retired, but you can still live with etery. meaning, purpose and energy." Maybe a compromise would be to have the ashes at home for a brief period of time and then choose a burial location. Safety of the urn is another concern. There are no worries about house fires, water damage or misplacement if the urn is safely in a cem- etery. Spreading of ashes has become popular, however this does not leave a permanently marked location for the family to visit and remem- ber. One option could be to spread some of the ashes and retain some for burial purposes. I helped a family with their monument choice; one parent’s ashes are at home in a double urn for when the other parent joins. Even so, the son told me that after a family event he went to the cemetery where the monument had been placed just to reflect. In summary: Consider the safety of Urn and feelings of every- one involved when deciding on what to do with your loved ones re- mains. Article by: Donna Gray, Executive Director, Cedar Hill-Greenwood Cemetery, 1650 Manawagonish Rd Saint John, NB E2M 3Y3, Tel: 506-672-4309 Email: [email protected]

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Estate Planning 101 L’ABC de la planification successorale Regardless of how much money you have, an estate plan can help Un plan successoral aide à protéger les biens que vous avez accu- secure everything you’ve accumulated in your lifetime. mulés votre vie durant. A well thought-out estate plan may help protect you from finan- Bien conçu, un plan successoral peut vous protéger contre cial abuse, theft or fraud. It can also ensure your loved ones are taken l’exploitation financière, le vol ou la fraude. Et vous serez rassuré de care of after you are gone and that your wishes regarding your financial savoir que vos proches seront protégés à votre décès et que votre patri- assets are known. moine financier sera réparti selon vos souhaits. An estate plan might include the following documents: a will Un plan successoral peut inclure un testament et une procuration. and an enduring financial power of attorney, also called a POA. Une procuration vous permet de nommer une personne de confi- A financial POA allows you to appoint someone you trust to ance apte à s’occuper de vos finances si un jour vous deveniez inca- take care of your finances should you become unable to do so. pable de le faire vous-même. A will outlines your wishes and the distribution of your assets Un testament, par contre, prend effet à votre décès. Il précise after you are gone. If you die without a will, you are considered to have vos volontés et la répartition de vos biens. Si vous décédez sans testa- died intestate. ment, on dira que vous êtes décédé « intestat ». Au Nouveau-Brunswick, When this happens in , provincial law will cela signifie que votre patrimoine sera réparti de la manière prévue par dictate how your assets are distributed – and it may not be according to la loi, et ce ne sera peut-être pas ce que vous auriez souhaité. your wishes. Il n’est jamais trop tôt pour planifier. Consultez un avocat dès It’s never too early to plan. Consult your lawyer today. aujourd’hui.

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World War II Veteran Shares Story of Service, Loss of Limb On Remembrance Day this year, many Over the years, Bob has helped educate the Canadians will be reflecting on the 75th an- younger generation about the horrors of war by go- niversary of the end of the Second World War. ing to schools and giving speeches to students. For Among those will be war amputee veteran the last 50 years on Remembrance Day, he has also Bob Gondek, of Toronto, who also carries a laid a wreath to honour his comrades. physical reminder of that pivotal time. “I’m grateful that I have been able to take At the age of 96, Bob can still vividly part in these ceremonies. It’s important to me that I recall serving alongside the Allied Forces pay tribute to my fellow veterans and all those who with the 2nd Polish Corps during the Italian lost their lives,” says Bob. Campaign. “We were climbing a hill, heavily laden with equipment carried by mules,” says Bob. “Germans were above and could easily see us. Their machine gun fire pinned us to the ground. We had to deal with unknown ter- rain and darkness. Finally, I found a soft spot where I could seek temporary shelter. In the morning, I realized I was laying on corpses, buried in shallow graves.” In 1944, Bob was based outside Lo- Second World War veteran Bob Gondek. retto, Italy, when heavy gun fire broke out. 490 Douglas Avenue, Saint John, NB E2K 1E7 “Without any order, I crawled up to them FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE [the enemy] and threw a grenade,” says Bob. Poland, the Cross of Valour, Merit Cross, “I acted instinctively.” After a short period Second Corps Army Medal and Monte The Legion offers FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE to all of silence, the enemy began firing mortars. Cassino Commemorative Cross. wartime veterans; retired and still serving regular and reserve “I remember an explosion and the smell of In 1954, Bob immigrated to Cana- force members; RCMP members; and their families, survivors and gunpowder,” he says. “I then realized that my da where he became a member of The War dependents regardless of rank, amount of time served or type of service. weapon was gone and, in the place where my Amps, an Association originally started by hand held the machine gun, there was noth- amputee veterans returning from the First The Legion offers FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL ADVICE on the ing – I had lost part of my left arm below World War to help each other adapt to application and processing of claims for Veterans Affairs Canada the elbow. I felt like I was dying because my their new reality as amputees. benefits. whole life flashed before my eyes.” Bob has dedicated a lifetime of You do not need to be a member of any Legion to obtain our Bob also had extensive injuries around service to The War Amps, holding various FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES. You may contact your his leg and hip and spent five months recover- positions within the Association. He also nearest local Legion Branch for assistance or contact the Provincial ing in the hospital. became an inspiration to other amputees, Command Service Officer at 1-866-320-8387 Ext. # 2. He was awarded the Virtuti Militari, showing them that an amputation is not a New Brunswick Command The Royal Canadian Legion the Polish equivalent of the Victoria Cross, barrier to living a full and active life. “You 490 Douglas Ave.,, Saint John, NB E2K 1E7 for his valour in destroying two enemy ma- have to teach by example,” says Bob. “I Toll Free: 1-866-320-8387 Web Site: www.nb.legion.ca chine gun nests. He also received the Officer’s don’t have an arm, but I enjoyed playing E-mail: [email protected] Cross of the Order of Polonia Restitua from golf.”

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Tracy Clark Sabrina Brown (New Location): 576 Rothesay Ave., Saint John, NB 693-5179 • email: [email protected] CHOICES AFTER 50 – Fall Issue 2020 – Page 10 Socialization – The Key to Living Well on Your Own! Living alone during a pandemic can be particularly difficult for se- Whether she’s attending a group exercise or participating in niors. For Velma Attoe, everyday tasks, like buying groceries and cook- activities, Velma is rarely in her apartment. “I’m hard to reach by phone ing nutritious meals, keeping active and maintaining her house became because I’m always doing something I like,” she said. “I truly enjoy it particularly challenging. “I was feeling so lonely at home and didn’t here and employees are so kind. It was certainly the right decision for want to have to lean on my friends so much”, said Velma. “I wanted to me.” live in a place where I had people around me to socialize.” That’s when Although a lot has changed, staying connected to friends, fam- she decided to have her own Parkland in the Valley All-Inclusive Life- ily and community is as important now as it has always been. Connect style apartment. with us today at experienceparkland.com or 1-877-742-6639 for more Social Connections information on Parkland’s commitment to the health and wellbeing of Studies show that socialization is critical to seniors’ overall residents. health and wellbeing. Our vibrant Parkland communities can help less- en feelings of isolation and depression. We prioritize social connectivity by featuring common areas, like dining rooms, game rooms and outdoor gathering spaces with plenty of room to enjoy activities safely. Keeping Active and Engaged Keeping active is important too. That’s why, Parkland residents are encouraged to continue walking and staying physically active. During the pandemic, in addition to hosting safe, physically distanced on-site classes and workshops, recreation personnel was increased, rec- reation hours were extended, and additional programming was provided on evenings and weekends for residents. Safety At our Parkland communities, we make it easy for residents to stay safe and well by offering services like on-site health professionals, 24-hour support staff, as well as safety and sanitation protocols. Healthy Food with Good Company From taste and variety to quality and atmosphere, Parkland residents have many opportunities to join friends in the dining room and enjoy culinary creations prepared by our in-house Executive Chef with At our Parkland communities, Velma Attoe, enjoys the feeling a menu that always offers something new along with those traditional of staying safe as well as the many other services like on-site health favourites. professionals, and 24-hour support staff

Walking for Enjoyment & Fitness... Many people who come to us want to walk more. They may have difficulty walking because of postural pain, disability, lung capacity or circulatory problems. Often, they will say: “My Doctor says I need to walk for my heart” or “My dog’s putting on too much weight and so am I”. Since our primary goal is to improve activity level, we always have input. With a bit of history, we can usually figure out how to get you moving more comfortably. Although the tangible parts (footwear, socks and orthotics) are important sometimes the biggest “stumbling block” is motivation. “My balance is poor and I am afraid of falling”. “I can only walk so far and I am exhausted (or in pain – or both)”. In our community there are plenty of fitness resources to help you, whatever your age. These days there are many therapists who specialize in movement and balance and can help guide you to better fitness. These “body workers” are always happy to advise you on exercise and pain relief. The starting point is not “I want to be healthier” but “I am going to be healthier”. Here are a few considerations. Balance – Stable shoes with soles that are proper for the surfaces you walk on; warm up stretching geared to make you more aware of your deficiencies in balance; Nordic walking CustomizedCustomized prescription prescription medications medications polesuniquely or suited a cane to you if necessary.and your pets. Autumn Time... uniquely suited to you and your pets. To see the changing Beauty of the Fall, Walking makes all the difference... GoodGood chemistry chemistryPain –you you Better can can trust. trust. footwear; graduated exercise and stretching; There is nothing normal about foot pain. Physiotherapy or massage therapy; Providing balanced foot orthotics. Foot Care Properly fitted shoes and custom Conditioning – This is a self- for Over made insoles can change fulfilling thing. Once you get started, 30 Years OUCH! to AHHH! your conditioning will improve and you will544 feel St. stronger George clearer Blvd. andMoncton if not able Custom Foot to544 eradicate St. George pain at leastBlvd. come Moncton to terms Orthotics THERA-PED with it. Orthopaedic 238 Metcalf Street, Saint Jonh, NB E2K 1K6 So, talk to the Doc. Your Doctor Footwear By Appointment should be able to point you in the right Compression (506) 632-9397 or 1 800 663-3668 direction, the rest is in your hands (or Stockings www.thera-ped.com feet). Get out and smell the roses. It’ll do you a world of good. -Terry Trask – Canadian Certified Pedorthists – Like us on Facebook C. Ped. (C) Call for an appointment 632-9397 238 Metcalf St, Saint John www.thera-ped.com CHOICES AFTER 50 – Fall Issue 2020 – Page 11 –– SaluteSalute toto VeteransVeterans 20202019 –– Never Forget their Actions and Courage...

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Choices after 50 (6.75w x 4.75h).indd 1 2020-03-11 2:44 PM Less winter, more comfort. We are always here for you. Always Parkland. A lot of things have changed, but not everything. Staying connected to friends, family and community is as important now as it has always been. Stay active and engaged with all-inclusive services and amenities at Parkland this winter.

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