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JANUARY 2021 “Serving The Needs of Orange County & Long Beach Seniors Since 1974” Carly Simon “I took it to heart that in order to be a good person, you never said anything mean about anybody” —Carly Simon

What’s Inside.... Calendar of Events...... 5 Flashback...... 6 Classifieds...... 7-8 Song Preview...... 9 Off The Beaten Path...... 10 In The Spotlight...... 11 Book Club...... 13 Carly Simon...... 15 Long Beach...... 18 Fabulous Finds...... 21 Life After Mother...... 22 Busy Boomers...... 25 Movie Preview...... 26 Tinseltown Talks...... 28 Gadget Geezer...... 33 Orange County • Long Beach Page 2 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2021

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light had two small holes, I installed without a prob- one on each side to attach lem but I was short one them to our wooden fence. screw for the last light.

The two holes in the so- I went back down to the lar light were so small basement where I keep I think we all have heard that I had to use a flash- my tools and have some the term, ‘that guy has a light to spot them. The extra screws. All the screw loose.’ two screws for each light screws were too big. Fi- were so small that I prob- nally, I convinced myself Well, I do have a screw ably should have used that I could force this big- loose. But let me ex- tweezers to hold them ger screw into the hole. I plain. It was a very cold when I screwed them into took two of them just in day down in the 20s on our the fence. I had a small case I lost the one remain- mountain area when my drill bit that did the trick ing screw. I went back up wife asked me to install to start a hole in the fence the stairs and then down four solar motion detec- for the screw. After the into the yard. By now tor lights in our backyard. holes were drilled, I held a my breath was producing She wanted the lights to screw between my two ar- a fog with each breath I better keep an eye on our thritic fingers and started took. I drilled the last two two dogs when they go in turning the screwdriver. holes and took the one re- the backyard at night to By some miracle, I was maining screw that fit and take care of business. able to mount the first one promptly let it slip out of without any mishaps. Af- I have no idea why I my fingers. This time I ter that, my luck ran out. didn’t wait for a warmer only looked for a minute I BUY COMIC BOOKS day to do this chore but it or so before I gave up. I was on the second so- does show you how little AND BASEBALL CARDS lar light, holding the tiny I think. I went down to Using the two larger screw between two fingers 1900-1970 the basement to locate the screws I was able to mount and attempting to screw right screwdriver I would the remaining solar light. Large $$$ Paid the screw in place when need. Then came back So now I had two loose Call Robert Hughes at the screw slipped out of 310-947-9437 upstairs and looked for a screws which some peo- my fingers to the ground. [email protected] marker so I could mark the You would think I would ple who know me would place the screws should DBA BOOK KINGDOM find it right away since say is not a surprise. My go. My wife and I went I was down on my hands two dogs were watching down into the backyard me intently probably wor- and she picked the four and knees searching but ried I would damage their Local Handyman spots she wanted for the after 10 minutes I gave up. yard. So, to sum it all up • Drywall, Painting, Stucco, Patchwork solar lights. It was like Houdini, here one minute, gone the next. I now can tell my friends • Repair Wood, Decks, Cabinets, Wood Fencing I have two screws loose. I left a solar light at each That meant I was going to • Roofing, Electrical, Granite, Windows, Doors spot that she wanted. Then be missing a screw. I used The moral of the story is Ernesto I fished out of the box the the screws in another solar that you always get the job • Pressure Wash & Garage Cleaning tiny installation screws in light to complete the in- done, even if you have a • Housekeeper (562) 841-4481 a small plastic bag. Each stallation. The next light screw loose. Page 4 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2021

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enjoy an array of traditional with fun for the whole family hotline at 949-461-3459 for Beach Cleanups foods, live entertainment, fes- in Macy’s Court and Center rain date and more informa- San Clemente and Hunting- (ED Note: Please check with tive games, and customs cele- Court. Enjoy face painting, tion. ton Beach each venue or event before at- brating the Vietnamese Lunar a balloon twister, crafts, stilt Held the first and second tending. Many events, classes New Year. At, OC Fair and walkers, calligraphy artist, Santa Ana Art Walk Saturday of every month and regular events have been Event Center, Costa Mesa. Wishing Tree, lion dances, Santa Ana The monthly cleanup event canceled due to the ongoing Call, 714-388-6711. giveaways, and more. Perfor- First Saturday of the Month helps keep beaches clean while COVID-19 pandemic lock- mances hosted by the UVSA 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. learning about coastal conser- downs in each community/ (Union of Vietnamese Student Downtown Santa Ana offers a vation and marine debris. The city). Brewer Brothers Model Kit & Hobby Expo Associations of Southern Cal- look at the arts on the first Sat- cleanups are held on the first ifornia). At, Main Place Mall, urday of each month when gal- Saturday in San Clemente and Fiesta Association Huntington Beach 2800 N. Main St., Santa Ana. leries, theatres, artists, and per- the second Saturday in Hun- Hairiest Man Contest January Call for 2021 information Call, 714-547-7800. formers in the Artists Village tington. At, Huntington State San Juan Capistrano For Model Kit and Hobby lov- host a monthly Open House Beach, Lifeguard Tower No. January ers, Old World Village will for the public. There are typi- 2; San Clemente State Beach. Call for 2021 information SnowFest have vendors lined up this year Lake Forest cally more than 150 participat- One of the wackiest contests including multiple model kit Saturday ing studios and galleries locat- Beach Cleanups the Fiesta Association hosts. vendors (Cars, Ships, Planes, January ed in historic buildings in the Seal Beach You must come to the sign- Helicopters, Tanks, and Ar- Call for 2021 information heart of downtown Santa Ana. Held from 9 a.m. to noon, ups with a “Smooth Puss” mored Vehicles), 1/6 scale Annual winter event where third Saturday of every (clean-shaven) and ready to The monthly event lets you figure and armor vendors, toy you can hit the snow-laden month be photographed for the “Most buy original artwork from var- soldier vendors, miniature slopes at Pittsford Park. Grab At the community event, Wanted” poster. You then have ious artists. It also will have gaming vendors, military book the grandkids, the camera, gloves, bags, and pickers are 8 weeks to grow a beard or open viewings of working lofts and decal vendors, documen- and friends and play in the provided, you are asked to mustache that will be judged owned by artists and designers tary and movie DVD vendors, bring a reusable water bottle if at the Fiesta Grande in March. snow. Sleds and saucers will all in an award-winning urban you need one. At, 15 First St., There is a $5 entry fee which die-cast toy vendors, etc. The be available to slide down Mt. setting. (beach parking lot at the end of goes to support the Swallow’s traditional model “make and Pittsford. There will also be a take” for first-time builders. free snow play area for kids First Street, Seal Beach), Seal Day Parade. At, Swallows Inn, Dachshund Races Tickets are $6 at the door and 10 and under open during the Beach. Call, (562) 884-6764. Ortega Hwy. and Camino Cap- Huntington Beach children under 12 are free. entire event. Check out addi- istrano, San Juan Capistrano. Sundays Parking free. At, Old World tional attractions and games Bolsa Chica Call, 949-493-1976. 3 p.m. (doors open at 2 p.m.) Huntington Beach, 7561 Cen- Conservancy Wetland at the event. Food and drinks Come see the short-legged ter Ave., No.49, Huntington Restoration Events TET FESTIVAL are available for a nominal but swift ‘wiener dogs’ race Huntington Beach Costa Mesa Beach. Call, 714-895-8020. fee. Pre-registration is manda- to the finish line once a month Second Sunday and Last January tory. Sledding wristbands are at Old World Village. Arrive Saturday of each month Call for 2021 information Main Place Mall’s usually sold out by the time early and stay for lunch on 9 a.m.to 12 p.m. Helping preserve Vietnamese Lunar New Year Event of the event. Everyone who the dog-friendly patio. $3 ad- Enjoy the Great Outdoors culture, the Tet Festival attracts Santa Ana sleds down the hill must have mission fee for adults, $2 for while helping restore the Bolsa 100,000+ audiences and hun- January a pre-purchased wristband. At, kids. At, Old World Village, Chica Wetlands twice month- dreds of booths over a three- Call for 2021 information Pittsford Park, 21701 Pittsford 7561 Center Ave., Huntington day weekend. Visitors may Celebrate the Year of the Pig Drive, Lake Forest. Call, event Beach. Continued on page 23 Page 6 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2021 ‘POW!’ ‘OOF!’ ‘CRASH!’ By Randal C. Hill

“Batman” featured an ear-can- announcer and a milkman be- “Batman’s” producers brought dy theme song, barbaric death fore becoming a TV and mov- in as many wicked foes as pos- traps, innovative gadgets, and ie actor. Burt Ward, a karate sible, including the now-iconic repulsive villains (each one expert, and former standout Riddler (Frank Gorshin, John represented by a celebrity high-school athlete was at- Astin), the Penguin (Burgess guest). The show was played tending college and working Meredith), the Joker (Cesar for laughs all the way and in his father’s real-estate of- Romero) and Catwoman (Julie poked fun at melodrama while fice when, just out of his teens, Newmar, Eartha Kitt). injecting pop-culture referenc- he earned the sidekick role of es into the action. With all this Dick Grayson/Robin. (In the The popularity of the first sea- rolled into a presentation best process, Ward beat out future son’s show generated an ava- described as “camp”— some- TV star Lyle Waggoner.) lanche of “Batman” merchan- thing so bad or corny as to be dise, which included trading declared “good” — how could Batman and Robin were cards, scale-model Batmobile it have missed? crime-fighting goofballs kits, coloring books, board who defended fictional Go- games, and Hot Wheels cars. The answer? It couldn’t. And tham City against a plethora The series offered 120 ac- didn’t. For a while. of preposterous villains who tion-packed half-hour epi- were always involved in ex- sodes. In time, however, the “Batman’s” executive produc- aggerated situations. The “Dy- novelty of the show began to er was William Dozier. Before namic Duo” heroes took these wear thin, and by the end of his 1966 – 1968 series went situations seriously, of course, into production, Dozier read the third season, Batman had which of course added to the through numerous “Batman” lost much of its Batluster. merriment. comic books — he had never Eventually, “Batman” winged read a comic book in his life its way to lucrative Syndi- TV’s “Batman,” the only — before admitting, “I had just cation Heaven. Later, Holly- prime time laughathon with- the simple idea of overdoing it, wood producers would try to out a laugh track, was devel- of making it so square and so create their comics-based TV oped on the most ridiculous of serious that adults would find series by offering “The Green premises: Two costumed and it amusing and kids would go Hornet,” “Dick Tracy” and masked vigilantes were work- for the adventure.” “Wonder Woman,” but by then ing hand in hand (or hand in the burned-out viewing public glove) with a bumbling police simply wasn’t buying it. The series was the ultimate department that was constant- DC Comics adaptation for Bibliography ly baffled by the bad guys. The Books: the small screen. Unveiled as Edelstein, Andrew J. The Pop Sixties. New York: ingenious storylines featured World Almanac Publications, 1985. a sometimes satirical, some- Javna, John, and Gordon. The 60s! A Catalog of simplistic morality in a hu- Memories and Artifacts. New York: St. Martin’s times slapstick sitcom, “Bat- Press, 1988. morous vein. In each episode, Internet: man” starred Adam West as Batman (TV Series 1966-1968 – IMDb). https:// businessman Bruce Wayne/ Batman and Robin pursued www.imdb.com/title/tt0059968/ Cecchini, Mike. “The Early History of the Bat- Batman. West (born William dubious clues that revealed the man TV Series.” https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/ the-early-history -of-the-batman-tv-series/ Jan. West Anderson) earned a B. supervillain’s plans and, in the 13, 2020. The Dozier quote comes from here. Neumyer, Scott. “A Visual Guide to All 37 Vil- A. Degree in literature, then end, always saw the pair cap- lains in the Batman TV Series.” https://www. mentalfloss.com/article/60213/visual-guide-all- worked as a military radio turing the evildoer. 37-villains-batman-tv-series. May 6, 2018. Page 7 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2021 CLASSIFIED & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY

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In early 1971, UK musician So, had Edmunds perhaps Lewis cut a few R & B win- Dave Edmunds’s high-deci- heard the earlier hit version ners, but three of his most pop- bel guitar licks, nasal lead vo- by an American woman? Gale ular became pop best-sellers cals, and floor-stomping beat Storm (born Josephine Cot- for others. Besides Storm’s made his version of “I Hear tle) was the pert, pretty, and smash, Smiley’s “Blue Mon- You Knocking” a prime exam- squeaky-clean star of the 1950s day” from 1954 became a Top ple of “pub rock.” Pub (short TV show “My Little Margie.” 10 single by Fats Domino two for “public house” or bar in In 1955, she scored a No. 2 years later. And Lewis’s “One England) rock was a musical Billboard winner with “I Hear Night (of Sin)” was cleaned up genre popular in the UK during You Knocking.” Storm’s big- in 1958 to provide Elvis Pres- the early to mid-1970s. Loud gest career hit was a blanched and raw, its primitive approach offering of an obscure R & B ley his 27th Top 40 success. to the music flew in the face (rhythm-and-blues) tune from of the more refined “glam” earlier that year. Gale’s “cov- Edmunds could never repeat style. (Think Queen and David er” 45 was typical of many the triumph of his one infec- Bowie here.) Pub rock laid the such releases at the time; ma- tious hit. “I Hear You Knock- foundation for punk rock that jor record labels frequently ing” became his signature came later in the decade. brought in white artists to copy song, though, and earned him R & B best-sellers (which a gold-disc award for interna- Born in Cardiff, Wales, in were usually released on small tional sales of 3 million 45s. 1944, Edmunds had drifted independent labels) to target through several bands since record-buying teenagers with Bibliography age 10, when he and older allowances to spend. Books: brother Geoff formed a-rock- Broven, John. Record Makers in’ piano team called the Ed- While Edmunds may or may and Breakers: Voices of the mund Brothers Duo. Dave not have heard the Storm disc, Independent Rock ‘n’ Roll Pi- later played in a series of mi- he was probably more taken oneers. Urbana and Chicago: nor-league bar bands. with the gritty original, a lit- University of Illinois Press, tle-known recording by Smi- 2009. His first taste of success came ley Lewis. Louisiana native as the lead guitarist in the Lewis (born Overton Lemons) Broven, John. Rhythm and Welsh rock trio Love Sculp- was once labeled by a music Blues in New Orleans (Third ture, which scored a British journalist “the unluckiest man Edition). New Orleans: Peli- Top 5 single with the rapid-fire in New Orleans.” It’s not hard can Publishing, 2016. instrumental “Saber Dance.” to see why. Often when Lewis Internet: When the group disbanded, performed in Big Easy bars, he Clark, Rick. Liner notes from Edmunds turned to record pro- was handed only money from The Dave Edmunds Anthology. duction and worked with En- the tip jar. He usually rode to Rhino Records, 1993. glish rockabilly artist Shakin’ gigs on city buses after toiling en.wikipedia.org: Dave Ed- Stevens, whose material was all day at manual labor. Smi- munds, “I Hear You Knock- often culled from classic 1950s ley’s nickname came from his ing” (song), Smiley Lewis American recordings. This is having no front teeth. (the quote is from here), Gale when Dave became aware of Storm. “I Hear You Knocking.” During his recording tenure, Page 10 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2021

Bike Trails offer rolling hills, sycamore groves, and views of the surrounding area. It is known to be an enjoyable ride for the casual biker due to its roughly 5 miles of trail. Fees: $2 and requires an exact change in an envelope. Did You Know: Coto de Caza: “The Real Housewives of Or- Home to Well-Known ‘Housewives’ ange County” also known as “RHOC” is an American reality television series that premiered on March 21, 2006, on Bravo. To date, it has aired 15 seasons and focuses on the personal and professional lives of several women residing in Coto de Caza, according to Wikipedia.com.

Coto de Caza is a community in South Orange County best known for the setting of the Bravo TV reality show “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” Photo: Steve Hedin, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons MBA, Realtor The scenic community of Coto garita were Shoshonean Na-

de Caza is known as a unique, tive Americans called Ac- Seniors List for as low as 1% private, and gated community jachemen. in South Orange County with big homes and well-known The land was purchased in housewives. 1843 by Juan Forster who re- named it “La Victoria.” But did you know besides the place where the Bravo reali- The name “Coto de Caza” ty-based TV show, “The Real does not translate to “Preserve Housewives of Orange Coun- of the Hunt” in Portuguese as ty” is set, Coto de Caza has many believe. It is Spanish for more interesting facts. “Hunt Reserve” also meaning the reserve is private. According to the 2000 US Census, Coto de Caza had a The Thomas F. Riley Wilder- total population of 13,057. ness Park has an array of Oak 44 Years of Experience groves and many of Orange Highest Avvo rating - 10.0 out of 10.0 Selected by peers as “Super Lawyer” The rural community has County’s Heritage Trees. Bar- 2007 - 2013 and 2015 - 2020 around 4000 homes, and it is ley, browsed by Mule Deer at one of Orange County’s oldest morning light, is the last rem- planned communities. nant of Wagon Wheel Can- (213) 626-1881 • 1-(800) 699-1881 • (818) 760-9880 yon’s ranching history. The first residents of the area known a Rancho Santa Mar- And the Wagon Wheel Park Page 11 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2021

In The Spotlight

Fred Cantor Author of ‘FRED FROM FRESH MEADOWS: A Knicks Memoir’

Fred Cantor, 67, a part-time Q: Where did you grow up? memoir could very well have sistance to college-bound kids resident of Laguna Woods Vil- A: I grew up in Fresh Mead- appeal to a broader audience. in need is one I embrace. lage, who has earned acclaim ows, Queens, NYC, and then So, I reached out to The Strick- as a writer and/or producer Westport, CT. My father land, a relatively new website Q: Who should read this new on films, books, songs, and worked as a salesman in tex- for Knicks fans, about the pos- book? plays has a new book from tiles and my mom was home sibility of publishing it and A: While the book is primarily The Strickland Press, “FRED full-time. they were enthusiastic. targeted at Knicks fans, I think FROM FRESH MEADOWS: A passionate fans of any team Knicks Memoir.” Q: Education? Q: Why the Knicks? will be able to relate to—and A: I graduated from Yale Uni- A: I have been a diehard fan enjoy reading about—my ex- And it’s for a good cause; he versity, with a B.A., and the of the Knicks since the 1960s, periences. has earmarked 100 percent “Along the way, he might have University of Connecticut and I wanted to capture the inadvertently caused Jerry Lu- of his author’s royalties to go School of Law, J.D. essence of what it’s like to be Q: Hobbies, spare time? cas to have one of the worst to the John Starks Founda- an irrational, passionate fan of A: I am limited by my health shooting nights of his playoff Q: Career aspirations tion, whose mission is to pro- a team through thick and thin issues in terms of what I can do career, had the great pleasure A: I wanted to become an at- vide “monetary grants to N.Y while being responsible and physically. But I enjoy read- of driving with Earl Monroe to torney — and I did, working tri-state and Tulsa area col- rational in all other aspects of ing and, in normal times, my a business meeting, sued Ka- a significant portion of my lege-bound high school seniors one’s life. wife and I enjoy going to the reem Abdul-Jabbar to get re- career in consumer protection who demonstrate academic theatre and movies. My other venge for Knicks fans, and was and regulatory law. excellence, financial need and Q: Is this your first book? creative projects have included thanked by Tyson Chandler on a commitment to community A: This is my third book and co-creating a feature documen- Twitter for a song he co-wrote: Q: Are you retired? service.” I wrote the primary draft in tary (which premiered at the ‘The Minister of D.’ (Actual- A: I stopped working as an roughly six weeks. My oth- Boston Film Festival) and an ly, the part about the lawsuit is attorney roughly 11 years ago “As a kid, Cantor was at Mad- only half-true, although he did er two books are ‘FRESH award-winning documentary due to health issues. ison Square Garden for the bring a fascinating legal action MEADOWS,’ a photo history short, conceiving and then ul- ‘Here Comes Willis!’ game against Kareem),” all accord- book that is part of the Images timately producing a rock mu- Q: Family? — that is, the one where Wil- ing to the back of the book of America series from Arcadia sical (which premiered at the A: I have been married for 38 lis Reed got stuck in traffic and jacket. Publishing—and I am a co-au- New York International Fringe years. My wife, Debbie Sil- didn’t show up ‘til the sec- thor and ‘The Autumn of Our Festival), and writing lyrics for berstein, is a retired attorney ond quarter. In high school, Here is more about Cantor who Lives,’ a 1996 soccer memoir songs that have been recorded and we met in law school. No he stayed up late the night recently shared his thoughts that is long out of print. by The Remains, Charlie Karp, kids. No pets. before the SATs because of a with the Senior Reporter. and Michael Mugrage. big Knicks game on the West Q: Tell us more about the Q: This book helps charity Q: Where do you reside? Coast; in law school, he chose book? … how so and why did you Q: Where can folks get the A: My wife and I own a co- where to live based on which choose that one? new book? op apartment in Westport, CT A: My book started as a per- neighborhood had a Cable TV and we have been renting in sonal project — something A: I have done other creative A: The new book is available package with Knicks telecasts; Laguna Woods Village for five to transport me from the pan- projects that have had charity exclusively on Amazon as The and, like an (in theory) mature months each winter although demic. Among other things, components. I chose the John Strickland Press and I utilized adult, settled on an apartment we have remained out here I enjoy doing online histori- Starks Foundation because it KDP Amazon’s print-on-de- in Manhattan based, in part, on during the pandemic—unable cal research. But, as I shared was founded by a popular for- mand program, which enabled proximity to Madison Square to fly home due to my health portions of the manuscript mer Knicks star and its mis- us to get it into the marketplace Garden. issues. with old friends, I realized my sion of providing financial as- quickly for the holiday season. Page 12 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2021

Planning for your fnancial future Why Long-term Care Should Be a Retiree’s Top Concern For many Boomers, retirement It’s never too late—or too may involve taking vacations, early—to seek help and taking up a new hobby, and to better understand your spending more time with fam- financial plan and current ily, friends and the grandchil- healthcare coverage to try dren. to prepare for unforeseen situations in the future. In anticipation of these activi- ties, Boomers work diligently Learn More to build up their next egg. But For further facts and tips as Boomers age, and as health- on planning for retirement, care costs rise, one item they visit www.bankerslife.com. must account for is care in re- for a Secure Retirement and tirement. Unfortunately, too Bankers Life shows that more many are failing to prepare. than half (54%) of working adults say their retirement According to the Center for planning has taken a hit amid Secure Retirement and Bank- the COVID-19 pandemic. Pro- ers Life, 79% of middle-in- tect yourself from further un- come Boomers have no money foreseen impact by taking ad- set aside specifically for their vantage of tools and resources retirement care needs. that can help you better pre- pare for the high costs of long- With this in mind, they should take the following steps to help term care. protect their nest eggs: 3. Talk to your children and 1. Keep moving. Good phys- family members. Although it ical health can lead to a more can be difficult, it’s important active life, improved mental to have conversations about and emotional health, and re- how you want to be cared for duced medical expenses. By as you age. You may want to keeping yourself healthy and stay in your home and receive fit, you may be able to lower care in-place, or you may ex- your premiums and potential pect loved ones to provide this future costs. Set time aside care. It’s helpful to include a each day to stay active—your financial planner in these con- health and your bank account versations to provide an unbi- will thank you. ased answer to your family’s questions. Sharing preferences 2. Save, save, save. It’s never and developing a plan can help too early to start financially make the transition easier and planning for retirement care. give you and your loved ones Recent data from the Center peace of mind. Page 13 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2021 January Book Club

fiancé, rejects her to change, we can emerge from family’s requests the crisis better than before. for forgiveness, and moves to “Francis then offers a bril- Portland to find liant, scathing critique of the out who she is. systems and ideologies that It’s a new year and time to turn conspired to produce the cur- the page – why not do it literal- “Dawson Gage’s life was de- rent crisis, from a global econ- ly by picking up or download- stroyed when London Quinn, omy obsessed with profit and ing a new book to read. Below his best friend and the only girl heedless of the people and are some new releases avail- he ever loved, is killed. In the environment it harms to poli- able and ready to explore. hospital waiting room, Lon- ticians who foment their peo- out of the question she was don’s mother reveals that Lon- ple’s fear and use it to increase asked most frequently: ‘How Someone Like You don might have had a sibling. their power at their people’s — and how we can—make the do you keep working?’ A Novel The frozen embryo she and her expense. He reminds us that world safer, fairer, and healthi- By Karen Kingsbury husband donated decades ago. Christians’ first duty is to serve er for all people now. “‘Keep It Moving’ is a series When Dawson finds Maddie others, especially the poor and of no-nonsense meditations on and brings her to Portland, the the marginalized, just as Jesus how to live with purpose as “In the COVID crisis, the be- Quinns—her biological par- did. time passes. From the details loved shepherd of over 1 bil- ents—welcome her into their of how she stays motivated lion Catholics saw the cruelty lives and hearts. Maddie is “ ‘Let Us Dream’ is an epiph- to the stages of her evolving and inequity of our society ex- comforted by the Quinns’ love any, a call to arms, and a plea- fitness routine, Tharp models posed more vividly than ever and intrigued by their mem- sure to read. It is Pope Francis how fulfillment depends not on before. He also saw, in the ories of London, who was so at his most personal, profound, fortune — but on attitude, pos- resilience, generosity, and cre- much like her. Is this the fam- and passionate. With this book sible for anyone willing to try “One frozen embryo. Two ativity of so many people, the ily and the life she was meant and with open hearts, we can and keep trying. Culling anec- families with life-long secrets. means to rescue our society, to have? change the world,” according dotes from Twyla’s life and the And a guy who never planned our economy, and our planet. to Publisher Simon & Schus- lives of other luminaries, each to fall in love again. In direct, powerful prose, Pope “Now it will take the love of ter. chapter is accompanied by a Francis urges us not to let the Dawson Gage to help Mad- small exercise that will help “Maddie Baxter West is shak- pain be in vain. die know who she is ... and to Keep It Moving anyone develop a more hope- en to the core when she finds help her find her way home,” Lessons for the Rest of ful and energetic approach to out everything, she believed “He begins ‘Let Us Dream’ by according to Publisher Atria the everyday. about her life was a lie. Her exploring what this crisis can Your Life Books. parents had always planned teach us about how to han- By Twyla Tharp “At 78, Twyla Tharp is re- “Twyla will tell you what the to tell her the truth about her dle upheaval of any kind in vered not only for the dances beauty-fitness-wellness indus- past: that she was adopted as Let Us Dream our own lives and the world she makes — but for her as- try won’t: chasing youth is a an embryo. But somehow the The Path to a Better at large. With unprecedented tounding regime of exercise losing proposition. Instead, right moment never happened. Future candor, he reveals how three and nonstop engagement. She ‘Keep It Moving’ focuses you Then a total stranger confronts By Pope Francis and Austen crises in his own life changed on what’s here and where Maddie with the truth and tells Ivereigh him dramatically for the better. is famed for religiously hitting you’re going — the book for her something else that rocks “In this uplifting and practical By its very nature, he shows, the gym each morning at day- anyone who wishes to main- her world — Maddie had a book, written in collaboration the crisis presents us with a break and utilizing that energy tain their prime for life,” ac- sister she never knew about. with his biographer, Austen Iv- choice: we make a grievous er- to propel her breakneck sched- Betrayed, angry, and confused, ereigh, the preeminent spiritu- ror if we try to return to some ule as a teacher, writer, creator, Maddie leaves her new job and al leader explains why we must pre-crisis state. But if we dare and lecturer. 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For most of us who grew up Sisters.” Their second album, tion,” came in November of Meanwhile, while her music in the 50s, 60s, and 70s, the “Cuddlebug,” quickly fol- that same year. It quickly be- was becoming iconic, she met memories of flower children, lowed and their last album, came a significant hit, earning and married rock star James hippies, Woodstock, and tie- “The Simon Sisters Sing the her a second nomination for Taylor in 1972. Before their dye remain like tattoos. Lobster Quadrille and Other Best Female Pop Vocal Perfor- divorce in 1983, they had two Songs for Children,” came out mance at the 1971 Grammys. children, Sarah Maria Taylor, The same goes for the music of in 1969 when Lucy left to get born in 1974, and Ben Simon the era, including the unmis- married and start a family. Taylor, born in 1977. takable harmonic voice of one of the most colorful and talent- by sexual assault and stutter- Later, she collaborated with ed singers of then and now — ing. At age seven, a family eclectic New York rockers El- Carly Simon. friend assaulted her and the ephant’s Memory for about six trauma caused her to stutter. months. She also appeared in At age 75, she is as vibrant as A psychiatrist tried unsuccess- the 1971 Miloš Forman film ever, continuing her colorful fully to cure her stuttering. “Taking Off,” playing an audi- life as a multi-award-winning Instead, she turned to singing tioning singer, and sang “Long vocalist, songwriter, musician, and songwriting. Term Physical Effects,” which and children’s author. was included in the 1971 It subsequently became nota- “I felt so strangulated talking soundtrack for the film. ble in popular culture for its While she was pregnant with that I did the natural thing, use in a variety of commercials Ben, she released the world- which is to write songs be- to market the ketchup of the wide hit “Nobody Does It Bet- cause I could sing without H. J. Heinz Co. The song was ter,” the Grammy Award-win- stammering, as all stammerers written in 15 minutes while ning theme song to the James can.” she waited for Cat Stevens to Bond movie, “The Spy Who pick her up for a date. Loved Me.” By 1988, Si- She attended college but mon’s hit song, “Let the River dropped out to pursue her mu- The pair had become roman- Run” from the film “Working sic. Her career began with a tically involved shortly after Girl,” gave her the honor of short-lived music group with When she was born in 1945 in Simon had opened for Stevens becoming the first artist to win her sister Lucy as the Simon the Bronx of New York, fame Going Solo at L.A.’s Troubadour around a Grammy, Oscar and Golden Sisters. already was entrenched in her In 1970, Simon was signed the time her debut album was Globe for a song composed, life. Her father, Richard L. Si- by Elektra Records which re- released. written, and performed by a They were signed to Kapp Re- mon, is the co-founder of Si- leased her self-titled debut single artist. mon and Schuster, one of the cords in 1964, and released album, “Carly Simon,” in Hitting It Big largest and most prestigious two albums for the label that March 1971. The album con- Simon’s career went into high publishing empires in the year, beginning with their de- tained her breakthrough top- gear in 1972–73 with “You’re world, and added to that noto- but album, “Meet The Simon 10 hit “That’s the Way I’ve So Vain,” which topped the riety by as a classical pianist. Always Heard It Should Be,” charts, selling more than 1 mil- nominated for Best Female lion copies in the United States Also, her mother, Andrea Si- Pop Vocal Performance at the alone. The song received mon, combined her talents as Grammy Awards. The album Grammy Award nominations a singer with her passion for itself peaked at No. 30, and for Record of the Year, Song of Throughout her career, Simon being a civil rights activist. Simon won Best New Artist at the Year, and Best Pop Vocal has amassed 24 “Billboard the same ceremony. Performance, Female. It also Hot 100” charting singles and Despite her famous parents, was honored as the top played Simon’s childhood was marred Her second album, “Anticipa- song of the decade. Continued on page 23 Page 16 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2021 $ Basic Talk & Text 9/mo • NO CONTRACTS • Free Flip Phone • Free Shipping • Free Activation • Veteran Discount With A Heart for Seniors

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She was something for her cats,’ I ex- sake of arguing. so faithfully affectionate my plained. mother named her Faith. Finally, I tried some point- ‘It’s going to be a rich cat,’ he less arguing right back: ‘How When my mother’s refusal to scoffed. about I take ‘em to the pound? plan for her final days crashed That’s when I decided to end How about I kill ‘em and bury into reality and she went di- the meeting. ‘em? How about I ship ‘em to rectly from emergency hos- the out-of-state relatives?’ pitalization to a memory-care facility, her cat-feeding ob- session proved misplaced. A neighbor cheerfully fed Faith and Benny for about a month until I moved into my mother’s home. If I’d been able to find a law- DRE01526916 949 363-0901 yer (perhaps a stern but kindly That stopped the ‘Who’s go- Flashback to when I was try- father figure, or soft-hearted ing to feed the cats?’ loop tape ing to persuade my parents to bewitching charmer) who un- from playing in her mouth, but separately make end-of-life derstood how to use my moth- it also stopped any further seri- plans that would pass legal er’s obsessiveness with her ous discussion. muster — I visited a lawyer cats as a lever, she might have and explained I wanted to dis- been persuaded that the best Cats were always a part of the cuss estate planning for myself way to make sure her cats were family home. Sometimes my and my parents. provided for was to ensure DRE01526916 mother had as many as eight, they’d have food and shelter. but by the time she and I were I expected the lawyer to ask That would mean making sure facing what proved to be her about our situations and fi- her daughter would be able to last Thanksgiving, the cat pop- nances. Instead, he went di- assume cat-care duties with a ulation had dwindled to one rectly to, ‘I can set you up with minimum of financial and le- (949) 363-0901 old black tom, Benny. a trust fund’ and gave me the gal obstacles. avoid-probate spiel as if pro- I remarked to my mother how bate would cause a rash. long it’d been since just one kitty was in the house. Soon af- My parents were long di- ter I said that a playful, grace- vorced, we were all barely on ful cat, grown but still kitten- speaking terms, and except for Page 23 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2021 cluding her headlining show January Carly Simon “Welcome to Buteaupia” on Continued from page 15 Netflix, and two podcasts Calendar (‘Late Night Whenever’ and Continued from page 5 28 Billboard Adult Contempo- Through it all, Carly Simon ‘Adulting’), Michelle’s star is ly. Service includes restoration rary charting singles, includ- shines in a glow of nostalgia. on the rise. You’d be forgiven of native plant communities ing such songs as “Jesse,” for thinking the road to suc- through non-native plant re- “Be With Me,” “Maryanne,” In one of her interviews, Si- cess — or adulthood or finan- moval and cleanup efforts. “From the Heart,” “Why,” mon said: cial stability or self-acceptance Wear close-toed shoes, layered “Kissing with Confidence,” “You know when you take the or marriage or motherhood — During the 90s, Simon’s song- clothing, protection from the “You Know What to Do,” paint off an old canvas and you has been easy, but you’d be writing took center stage, high- sun and bring water. Ages 6 “Tired of Being Blonde,” “My discover that something’s been wrong. years – Adult (Kids under 14 New Boyfriend” and the list lighted by her song “In the painted underneath it? That’s need to be supervised by an goes on. Wee Small Hours of the Morn- what I feel like — that part of “Now, in “Survival of the adult). Donations of heavy-du- ing” for the film “Sleepless in the old is coming through the Thickest,” Michelle reflects on ty trash bags, work gloves, and Seattle,” her version of “Take new.” growing up Caribbean, Cath- bottled water are appreciated. Me Out to the Ballgame” for olic, and thick in New Jersey, At, Bolsa Chica Conservancy Ken Burns’ film “Baseball,” going to college in Miami Interpretive Center, 3842 War- and “The Night Before Christ- December (where everyone smells like ner Ave., Huntington Beach. mas” for the film “Mixed Book Club pineapple), her many friends Nuts.” The decade also saw Continued from page 13 and dating disasters, working her surprise thousands of com- as a newsroom editor during Visitor Night at UCI muters at the New York Grand cording to Publisher Simon & 9/11, getting started in stand- Observatory Central Terminal with a live Schuster. up opening for male strippers, UCI Irvine performance filmed for a TV marrying into her husband’s UCI Observatory is open to special show. Survival of the Thickest Dutch family, IVF and sur- the public, around five times Essays rogacy, motherhood, chosen per year. Visitor Nights are In the 80s, Simon is lauded for free of charge, although a do- By Michelle Buteau family, and what it feels like her tribute to Christa McAu- to have a full heart, tight jeans, nation per family is suggested liffe, who was slated to be the and stardom finally in her to defray the costs, and there is first teacher in space and who grasp,” according to Publisher a campus parking fee. Please died in the 1986 Space Shuttle Gallery Books. check the website before at- Challenger disaster. She re- tending. Weather conditions corded the song “You’re Where may cause the event to be I Go” because she knew that canceled. At, The Observato- McAuliffe was a Simon fan ry, University of California, and had taken a cassette of her Irvine. music on board the shuttle.

In 1987, she also sang the From then until now, Simon theme for the 1988 Democrat- continues to write original ic National Convention, “The songs, collaborate with other “If you’ve watched televi- Turn of the Tide,” for a Marlo artists, make personal appear- sion or movies in the past Thomas TV special. ances, and release albums fea- year, you’ve seen Michelle turing her classic songs. Buteau. With scene-steal- ing roles in “Always Be My Most importantly, she is a sur- Maybe,” “First Wives Club,” vivor, having fought health “Someone Great,” “Russian challenges her entire life, from Doll,”and “Tales of the City;” stuttering, breast cancer, and osteopenia, a bone disorder a reality TV show and break- that mostly affects women. through stand-up specials, in- Page 24 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2021

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No cost to donor or family. Final cremation and scattering at sea included. Page 25 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2021 Busy Boomers By Les Goldberg Online Learning – Good for the Soul “There are so many classes become better accustomed to line or in-person classrooms, is I want to take; I don’t know computer and digital device the best way to maintain your A good health reset can where to start!” – Joan Glid- usage, it opens up their natu- mental health throughout life.” happen any time of the year. den, 71, Long Beach. ral desire to learn new things,” It simply takes a commitment according to Dr. Harvey M. 4. To develop new job skills: to making small, sustainable “I love my classes. They don’t Sheinfeld, retired professor “Online learning can be a changes that add up to impact- from Pepperdine University. quicker path to building new require homework or grades!” ful, healthy habits, advises Dr. – Wayne Drysdale, 78, Los job opportunities for the older Samara Sterling with The Pea- Alamitos. adult who is not ready for total He claims there are five basic nut Institute. For delicious and good reasons for older adults retirement yet.” healthful recipes, visit www. “I wish they had online learn- to engage in online learning: peanutinstitute.com. ing when I was younger. It 1. To learn new things: 5. To recreate, reflect and en- would have changed my ca- “Whether it is just-in-time joy whatever life has to offer: A recent national survey reer!” – Helen Winston, 69, learning about Medicare Part “Later life offers the time to Garden Grove. ily, exercise and profession- D or tracing family genealo- explore learning goals that by the National Association of al development were huge gy, the desire to acquire new younger people are too busy Productivity and Organizing Before the onset of COVID-19, tasks, and it was easier to ne- knowledge exists throughout to attempt, such as crafting Professionals (NAPO) found more people over 55 were glect learning. However, once one’s lifespan and is critical hobbies, gardening, getting in- 31 percent of respondents, es- slowly but surely gravitating the children grew up and we for adults who want to stay up volved in social and non-profit pecially women, put “getting to the Internet. The main rea- worked less hours, we found to date in a changing world. causes and much more.” organized” on their list of New son: email and the ability to we had more time to invest in Year’s resolutions. For hints communicate long distanc- ourselves.” 2. To build and maintain so- Although there are currently on how, go to www.napo.net. es with relatives and friends. cial networking: “Older adults more than 500 lifelong learn- Regular self-care can have a Now, more than ever, the In- The studies show that contin- prefer to learn in a classroom ing institutes and hundreds strong effect on mental health, ternet is a lifeline for everyone ued education is good for your setting, and online classes es- more community colleges and prevent burnout, reduce the at any age. physical and mental health. universities that offer online negative effects of stress and classes, the studies show that help you refocus, say the ex- According to research studies, “It makes us more curious and the sky’s the limit for online perts at Each Mind Matters, seniors are increasingly using passionate about the world,” learning for seniors. California’s Mental Health the internet for getting news, Drysdale said. “There are Movement. Learn more at health information, prod- many topics to learn, sights to So, if you are still yearning to www.eachmindmatters.org. uct updates, family research, see and adventures to explore.” learn new things and connect travel reservations and online with classmates who share Actor Tom Hanks is ral- learning. Learning new skills and broad- your desire, you can sign up lying the nation behind Amer- ening your horizons boosts for online classes starting with ica’s military caregivers with In fact, a Pew Research study self-esteem and gives you a pecially are helpful for people the new semester in February the Military Caregiver Cham- found that formal online learn- stronger sense of indepen- who live alone, are geographi- at campuses such as Orange pion program, led by the Eliz- ing is becoming commonplace dence. It also provides a sense cally isolated, or who have re- Coast College, Golden West among adults. of purpose and the drive to stricted mobility.” College, Santa Ana College, abeth Dole Foundation. The keep learning something new, Cal State Fullerton and Long program helps Americans car- ing for a loved one who was “When we were younger it was say the experts in academia 3. To maintain cognitive and Beach, Chapman Universi- hard to find the time for high- and geriatrics. mental health: “A wealth of ty, Brandman University and wounded, made ill or injured er education,” said Glidden, new research suggests that UCI. And be sure to ask for through military service. Join a retired elementary school “As the technological barri- learning new things and keep- senior tuition rates and dis- them at www.hiddenheroes. teacher. “Juggling work, fam- ers break down and seniors ing an active mind, whether on- counts. org/champion. 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Located 20 miles from Oca- pressure that some felt in the viewing audience a chance to la in central Florida, The Vil- community to have fun all see what lies beyond this er- lages began decades ago as a of the time,” he said. “There satz utopia. sprawling trailer park before was almost an unspoken so- being reconfigured along the cial contract that dictated life The 24-year-old Oppenheim lines of such thriving retiree there, tied into the idea that as claims, “My goal in making havens as Sun City, AZ. The you grow older, time runs out, this film was to inhabit that Villages offers 33,000 mani- and as time runs out, every fantasy and call it into ques- cured acres and is often called moment has to be great.” tion.” He became intrigued by “Disney World for Retirees.” It The Villages while working is home to more than 122,000 As the Florida-born produc- his way through classes in vi- seniors, most of them bent on er/director discovered, some sual and environmental studies having fun every day there. people find life there far from at Harvard University, from Homeowners can enjoy a myr- great: where he graduated in 2019. iad of activities and can select from a smorgasbord of 3,000 • Anne and Reggie Kincer, in His debut documentary is set activities and clubs, recreate the documentary’s most dra- for release on Jan. 15. on 42 golf courses, and be matic thread, admit their 47- entertained by the likes of the year marriage is in jeopardy Beach Boys, Chubby Checker, as Reggie experiments with — The and Bobby Rydell. and develops an appetite for —illegal drugs. Senior In the forthcoming movie “Some Kind of Heaven,” res- • Newly widowed ex-Bosto- Reporter is published monthly by: idents are shown gleefully nian Barbara Lochiatto (one SENIOR REPORTER dancing —there’s lots of that of the few residents who still OF OC — as well as golfing, shooting works full-time) feels uncom- pool, making music. To many, fortable and intimidated when Email: jcampos@ seniorreporterofoc.com life there is “like being on va- she first plunges into the local

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For two months, filmmaker lives out of his illegally parked Rate is $28.00 per year. Lance Oppenheim, 24, be- van and is searching for a Guest articles, commentaries friended numerous cheerful wealthy woman to support and photographs are invited, residents of him in his dotage. Dean is also however, publication is at the discretion of the editor The Villages, but he also be- fleeing a mysterious California came interested in a small arrest warrant. EDITOR: DEBBIE L. SKLAR DIRECTOR OF SALES: JAMES WEBB group of people who are deal- ADVERTISING MANAGER: ing with life’s often-daunting “Some Kind of Heaven” peels WILLIAM THOMAS problems. “I began to observe back the veneer of a pre-pack- GRAPHICS: SEASIDE GRAPHICS & PRINTING this overwhelming sense of aged paradise to offer the Page 27 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2021

Safety sense Mask Matters: Why Selecting the Right Mask Provides Pandemic Protection Experts of all sorts now say es, and talking and protect care workers doesn’t leave you face masks are a must to pre- against the minute air- vulnerable: you just need to vent the spread of COVID-19. borne virus. Look for na- choose a mask that’s designed Someone you meet could have no-fiber material for both to mimic the protection and the coronavirus and not realize lightweight breathability filtration properties of these it. Not all masks work equal- and protection from patho- masks. ly well, however, research- gens. ers have discovered. 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If it’s too dense, navirus—that’s why every- 97% protection to consumers,” air escapes out the sides and one should reserve them for says COVID Educator and for- doesn’t let the mask do its job. healthcare workers,” advises mer TV Chief Medical corre- The mask has to catch water Dr. Arnot. “The good news is, spondent Bob Arnot, MD. droplets from coughs, sneez- saving N95 masks for health- Page 28 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2021 Advertise in Tinseltown Talks The Senior By Nick Thomas Reporter’s thing I knew a lot about,” she Jacqueline Bisset’s Sizzling Career said. “The film approaches the subject with a little humor be- CLASSIFIED & Now in her seventh decade as some underwater shots, but cause that can sometimes help a film actress, British beauty she looked nothing like me PROFESSIONAL families dealing with it. It’s Jacqueline Bisset first hit the so it meant I attempted more painful humor but can make it SERVICE big screen in the mid-1960s stunts that I would have liked. more bearable.” DIRECTORY and was soon on her way to When you’re 90 feet underwa- becoming a household name ter you have to solve any prob- Nick Thomas teaches at Au- after dramatic roles later in the lem right there – you can’t just burn University at Montgom- Only decade in films such as “Bul- shoot to the surface.” ery, Ala., and has written fea- litt” with Steve McQueen. tures, columns, and interviews In one scene, her character / for over 850 newspapers and $37.50 Although her role was small as attempts precisely that after magazines. mo with a 6-mo. McQueen’s sizzling love inter- encountering a moray eel (her commitment est and she didn’t appear in the Jacqueline Bisset recent photo stunt double did the eel se- film’s action sequences, Bisset from publicist quence). was on set to witness some of seniorreporter out for meals with the direc- the legendary driving scenes [email protected] tor and producer when we’d often performed by McQueen, or call break for lunch. He didn’t like a keen race car enthusiast. Bill Thomas at getting caught in crowds and (714) 458-5703 would often just jump on his “Watching those cars jumping bike and get the hell out of in the air on the streets of San there.” Francisco was amazing,” Bis- Nick Nolte, Robert Shaw and Jac- queline Bisset in The Deep - Co- set recalled from Los Angeles. Also memorable for Bissett lumbia Pictures “There were also some scenes – and audiences for her wet where I had to drive Steve “It was complicated to film T-shirt scenes – was “The around in a yellow convertible and very frightening – I ac- Deep” a decade later. Noted and remember thinking God tually thought I was going to for its stunning underwater se- Almighty, I don’t want to mess drown. The others didn’t know quences, the actress still has this up with a race car driver if I was acting or in real trou- mixed feelings more than 40 next to me!” ble, which I was. I got through years later when she speaks of it, but even as I speak of it the aquatic adventure. now, my throat tightens!”

“As a child, some stu- With several films in post-pro- pid kids tried to dunk me duction for 2021, Bissett and ever since I’ve been has remained a busy actress fearful of the water and throughout her career and in swimming around oth- recent years has tackled per- ers,” she explained. “But sonal roles such as 2018’s the diving crew on ‘The Steve McQueen and Jacqueline “Head Full of Honey” with its Bisset in a publicity shot for Bul- Deep’ were amazing and Alzheimer’s theme. litt I found it a beautiful experi- She says McQueen, a major ence even though the thought “My mother got dementia in star at the time, was “very pa- of drowning was still a daily her early 50s and lived with tient with me and we would go worry. I had a stunt double for it for 35 years, so it’s some- Page 29 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2021

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• Expect to be asked to wear a Reporter ready to See You mask. is published monthly by: SENIOR REPORTER When ophthalmologist Ruth wavy or blank spots in • Chairs will be spaced out to OF OC Williams, MD, opened her of- your field of vision. accommodate social distanc- Email: jcampos@ seniorreporterofoc.com fice after shutting down early ing. in 2020 due to the pandemic, 2. If you injure your eye, Telephone (714) 975-6345 she was surprised to see how even if it seems minor. • Cleaning will occur more fre- Fax many people had developed Damage to the eye is not quently throughout the clinic. (714) 369-6517 serious eye problems in just a always obvious and may Rate is $28.00 per year. few months. require treatment. • As usual, exam rooms and Guest articles, commentaries equipment will be thoroughly and photographs are invited, however, publication is at the Preventive care is especially 3. If you get eye injections cleaned after every patient ex- discretion of the editor important in eye care because for an existing eye dis- its. EDITOR: DEBBIE L. SKLAR many common eye diseases ease and have not done so • Expect to be asked a series DIRECTOR OF SALES: JAMES WEBB If you haven’t seen an eye care ADVERTISING MANAGER: can rob you of your good vi- professional in a while, suggests during COVID-19. You should of questions to determine your WILLIAM THOMAS sion before you notice signs of Doctor Ruth Williams, now may contact your ophthalmologist risk profile. GRAPHICS: SEASIDE GRAPHICS & PRINTING trouble. be a good time to do so. now. lic service program provides •Expect someone will take Contributing Writers: Les Goldberg, Ronnie Greenberg, “Far too often, we witness the eyecare through thousands of 4. If you’ve put off surgery, your temperature. Jim McDevitt, Lyn Jensen, consequences of patients en- volunteer ophthalmologists for such as cataract surgery, Robert Horseman, DDS, Judith Rogow, Nick Thomas, tering the ophthalmologist’s eligible seniors 65 and older, during COVID-19.You should •Your ophthalmologist may Randal C. Hill office too late to avoid severe and those at increased risk for contact your ophthalmologist. use a special plastic breath vision loss,” said Dr. Wil- eye disease, mostly at no out- shield on the slit lamp machine they use to look into your eyes. liams, a glaucoma specialist of-pocket cost to the patient. Safety Procedures During at the Wheaton Eye Clinic in As one EyeCare America pa- COVID •Your eyecare professionals the Chicago suburbs. “Protect- tient said, “Because of your Ophthalmologists have taken may ask you to wait to speak ing vision is such a high value program, my vision will be many steps to create a safe en- thing.” until after your eye exam is saved. The doctor was profes- vironment during the pandem- sional, and the diagnosis was complete. Then they can talk ic. Your ophthalmologist is The good news is ophthalmol- spot on. EyeCare America is a with you and answer questions probably ready for you. Here ogists—medical and surgical beautiful thing!” when they can be a safe dis- is what you should expect to physicians trained to recognize tance from you. see: all the potential threats to vi- Who Should See an Ophthal- sion—have figured out how to mologist? Learn More • The clinic is likely to restrict safely practice medicine in the The American Academy of For more information regard- the number of people who en- era of COVID. Dr. Williams Ophthalmology recommends ing EyeCare America and to ter. If you don’t need someone says most eye doctors hope not all adults have a comprehen- see if you or someone you care to shutter their offices again. sive eye exam by age 40, and to be there with you, don’t for qualify, visit www.aao.org/ every year or two after age 65. bring anyone to your appoint- eyecare-america. EyeCare America Can Help ment. If the cost of an eye exam is Other reasons to see an oph- a concern, the American Acad- thalmologist include: • The clinic may ask you to emy of Ophthalmology’s Eye- wait outside or in your car, in- Care America program may be 1. If you are experiencing new stead of in the normal waiting able to help. This national pub- symptoms, including blurry, room. Page 32 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2021

Health and well-being pandemic. In a similar sur- vey conducted last year, half of respondents were more Making Diet Decisions open-minded about plant- based foods and “meatless meat” and 70 percent believed During a Pandemic meatless meat would continue to grow in popularity. Dreadful as the pandemic In addition, 40% said they were has been, for some people it away from such negative influ- Bradley added, “I commend has meant a positive health ences as office snacks, while all those who are empower- change. Three in 10 Americans 37% wanted to use this time to ing themselves in the midst of made a major change to their make a positive change. this pandemic and have found diet during this time, accord- a way to create new healthy ing to new research. A third made the change to ac- habits.” commodate their loved ones. As with most changes, the big For nearly one in four the cost question always lingers—will of meat was the cause, and for the changes last? another quarter, it was on the advice of a healthcare profes- The study suggests they may sional. well. Seven in 10 of those re- spondents said their new diet “There is never a bad time has lasted longer because they to make a positive change in did it during the ongoing pan¬- your lifestyle, especially when demic, versus if they made the those changes lead to lasting, change at another time. healthy results,” said Dr. Kent Bradley, Chief Health and What the Study Showed Nutrition Officer, Herbalife Conducted by OnePoll on be- Nutrition. “During this pan¬- half of Herbalife Nutrition, demic it appears more individ- the survey looked at specific uals are choosing quality nu- changes respondents made. trient-dense sources like those Of Americans surveyed, 47% found in a plant-based diet.” started eating more plant- based foods, while 54% started When asked about their cur- eating more fruits and vegeta- rent diets, 75% said they eat bles—and 43% made an effort meat while 18% identified to eat less meat. as “flexitarians,” and the rest were vegan or vegetarian. Results also found that a third of American respondents cut Yet plant-based diets might out or ate less sugar, and 39% be on the rise: 61% of re- cut down on the number of spondents said they’d like to treats they ate. incorporate more plant-based Many people learned to eat bet- foods into their diet, but they Why the Choice to Change ter during the pandemic. aren’t sure where to begin. Now? The survey also found 40% For many respondents, it was more time to research healthi- of American respondents are because they had extra time er foods, while 51% said they more open-minded about on their hands. In fact, fif- had time to cook more and plant-based foods and “meat- ty-three percent said they had learn new recipes. less meat” options during the Page 33 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2021 The Gadget Geezer By Les Goldberg

Even the highest 5G frequen- 5G: What’s All the Fuss About? cies sit far below those types By now you have no doubt transfer any size data file. It of radiation and are therefore heard all the buzz about the 5G will dramatically improve the considered safe. wireless Internet network on responsiveness of everything TV commercials or in newspa- you do on your phone, and The Waiting Game Things (IoT) devices rather per ads. It promises to boost it will deliver the Internet to What the next five years of than phones? the speeds of data moving 5G adoption will look like re- your home without a cable or Another challenge to 5G is through your Wi-Fi-connected mains a point of some dispute, phone line with greater speed. the invention of ‘WBA Open smartphones, tablets, laptops, according to industry and sci- Juniper says ‘to be successful, 5G also allows for high-densi- Roaming,’ a new version of and personal computers up to entific experts. 5G fixed wireless broadband ty usage – the ability to con- Wi-Fi that allows for one big 10 times faster. would need to meet expecta- nect with everything digital- uninterruptible and vast world- For instance, Jupiter Research tions in real-world scenarios’ ly like your home, cars, and wide network. Once you log As we enter a new year of end- estimates that by 2025 there as an alternative to other forms wearables, and industrial de- onto your device you can stay less technological advances will be 1.45 billion active 5G of broadband connections. vices. connected wherever you move and advanced connectivity, I connections worldwide. But In other words, most of the or travel with the same amount thought this would be a good the question remains: how world’s 3 billion phone users The Downsides of bandwidth or speed as 5G. time to go over the pros and many of those will be con- may not have access to 5G in Having increased speed and cons of the latest development necting homes or Internet of the early rollout. responsiveness for your digital in Internet speed. devices is highly attractive and they are what the manufactur- ers of your phones, PCs, TVs, and Internet service providers Is It Safe? Industry experts admit that are counting on for their new microwave spectrum radiation source of revenue in the com- is a concern among many citi- ing years. zens, but they also tell us that Yes, 5G is about speed but these concerns are not new – it also gives you some extra However, for you, the consum- they exist in all devices using perks. er, there is one fact to consider: 4G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. to take full advantage of 5G, Currently, most of us are run- you will need to replace every- The real question is whether ning our computers, tablets, thing you currently own that 5G’s number of antennas, the smartphones on 4G technolo- accesses a cellular network proximity of antennas, and gy which is limited when you since the 5G hardware is dif- the power levels coming from want to stream a movie or your ferent and unique from today’s them are hazardous. favorite TV show onto one of 4G technology. your digital devices. It is like Conventional scientific wis- trying to move five lanes of dom has long held that radio cars through a two-lane tun- waves don’t become danger- nel. Your data becomes bottle- ous to our bodies’ cells, or necked! ‘ionizing,’ until they reach The biggest benefit of 5G is its That is exactly why you won’t frequencies found in X-rays, bandwidth – it offers a wireless see 5G rolled out immediately gamma rays, and light from ‘pipe’ large enough to easily or in large volume. the sun. Page 34 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2021 Page 35 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2021 Are You Seeking a Care Facility For Your Loved One?

censed assisted ident. The more we know ily in San Clemente: “Thank living facilities about them, the better we can you for all the hours of search- and organizations offer our expertise for assis- ing and getting to know Polly, dedicated to board tance. After we assess the res- her needs and the needs of our and care, memory ident’s care needs, personality family. The confidence and care, hospice care and preferred locations, we experience you shared with us or respite care. It work with the family budget to helped us believe it was pos- also has close ties ensure appropriate placement. sible.” with the Alzhei- mer’s Association, SR: What steps do you take to And the vice president of de- Council on Aging, find a facility that is the right velopment for the Alzheimer’s Home Care Agen- fit? Association said this about Matt Posselt, owner of Ivy Glenn With A Terrace; Melissa Schusler, cies, Veterans re- MS: We pre-tour every home RCSP: Residence Care Placement sources, Adult Protective Ser- or facility to assess their care Specialist; lly Ambrose, care plans, to see what types of Heart facility resident, and Pia the vices and Social Services. “Thanks for your help. Those caretaker caregivers are on duty and we serve found a window of To learn more about this their training. We look at the hope.” Take it from me, if you an- for unique service, we asked Me- quality of their meal plans, swered “yes” to the question lissa Schusler, placement spe- medication management, and above, it can be a daunting – According to Schusler, “We at Seniors cialist with RCPS, to answer activities and programs of- and often very frustrating task. RCSP take pride in searching some key questions typically fered. We also ensure that the In my case, our family endured for That Age In Place Home. asked by families and friends facilities have hospice waivers the experience twice – within a We have the knowledge and who are in similar situations: and have passed State of Cali- 4-year span -- when my moth- resources to support all unique fornia inspections. er and father who had been liv- needs, preferences and desires SR: I know this is a basic ing with us for 7 years finally of our clients and families. We question, but why does RCSP SR: What is the cost of using reached the stage where high- offer suggestions and support exist? RCPS services? ly professional daily care was during all types of transitions.” MS: We take the load off our MS: Our services are free to necessary. those who need them. We re- clients and their families to For more information about ceive our commission directly narrow down the search to a RCSP, you are invited to call Unfortunately for us, finding from the facilities after a tran- few homes we feel are ap- Schusler at the office (949) a well-managed, highly qual- sition has been made and the proprite. We then sched- 413-4582, her cell (949) 412- ified care facility involved clients and families, facilities ule tours with the families. 5947 or toll-free (800) 763- hours of knocking on doors, and owners are all comfort- Whether the transition needs 1433. Her email is mel4se- numerous phone calls, visi- able, safe, content and happy. to take place immediately or [email protected] tations, interviews and nego- within a week or months, we tiations. If only there was a will successfully handle the One such satisfied custom- See our ad service available then like Or- entire search. er is Ginny from Lake Forest on the back cover ange County-based Residen- who told Schusler: “I am so tial Care Placement Specialist SR: How do you determine grateful to have found you. (RCPS). what level of care is required Not only did you find a home for each resident? quickly, but you knew imme- Founded in 1997, the compa- MS: Initially, we assess each diately what I wanted for Mary ny has developed close work- unique situation, and get to who has Alzheimer’s.” ing relationships with state-li- know the family and the res- Another is the Ambrose fam- Page 36 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2021