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Ahmaud Arbery, who was jogging in “their” never given an initial opportunity, how neighborhood. It reignited a flame that his- were we supposed to acquire the neces- Guest columnist torically has saddled America’s South. sary daily newsroom experience? Editor’s Note: The following guest column is ry slave trade. But within weeks, we saw the ground- Racism was, and continues to be, a reali- by Timothy Cox, one of our contributing writ- Sen. Kennedy, as well as his deceased breaking video of George Floyd’s murder at ty in our country. ers. Mr. Cox has written for Gan- brother, President John F. the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. To However, one powerful televised mo- nett and Scripps-Howard as well Kennedy, was considered a me, that is when the wake-up call blasted ment stands out to me. At a march for as for newspapers in Augusta, fair man who would also lead out to end the illegal, racist behavior toward George Floyd’s homegoing in Houston, a Atlanta, Baltimore, Pittsburgh the charge as the young, new African Americans and other minorities. three-year-old girl saw a line of police and Washington, D.C. A mem- politician, with values targeted The event has and continues to adversely SWAT team members and asked her father ber of the National Association of toward alleviating America’s impact billions, nationally and international- if the police were coming to “shoot them.” Black Journalists, he has a jour- unfair treatment of African ly. As of press time, the protest marches Then, an officer stopped to comfort the nalism degree from Point Park Americans. continue worldwide. little girl — stating that she and her family University. In 1968, those bright hopes The video of George Floyd was so unbe- were safe and able to march and demon- I vividly recall the spring of and dreams ended abruptly lievable that it was difficult for me to watch. It strate as they pleased. Those types of 1968. I was 10 years old. with their unexpected and sud- is hard to fathom that such an incident could hopeful images can impact our youth and st Then, America was in a WAKE-UP CALL den deaths. occur in the 21 -century United States. the law enforcement community. state of turmoil following the By Timothy Cox Fast-forward some 52 years Like most Americans, I immediately felt Who has the answers? Money and sup- April 4 assassinations of Dr. to the spring of 2020. I’m now sorry for Floyd’s family, and also for the port has poured in from corporations, Martin Luther King, Jr. and, 62. Once again, we’re im- millions of young people of all races and churches, athletes and entertainers, and soon after, the June 5 fatal shooting of then- mersed in a series of racially polarizing and cultures whom had never seen an incident even Pope Francis has expressed his U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, a candidate world-changing events. Amid the somber ef- so inhumane. Not in 2020. And hopefully, awareness and support. well-positioned to win the Democratic nomi- fects of the coronavirus, many Americans never again. As a man of God, I pray that the reli- nation for the 1968 presidential election. were already psychologically and emotional- As a descendant of two parents who gious community can step up and develop The violent death of Dr. King was an ly wrecked since the virus took hold in early were raised in segregated Georgia in the some type of healthy dialogue with other event that rocked the core of black Ameri- March, ending jobs and lives. early 1900s to mid-1940s, I’m proud to say denominations and religious groups — cans, many who considered him the savior As a former longtime resident of Geor- that my upbringing in Western Pennsylva- with the sole purpose of ending the ongo- who would finally help even the playing gia, I was personally impacted by the video nia had a full impact on my life. From the ing unfairness in society. field in a nation steeped in Jim Crow laws, released in May of two white men who time of my early education to the time I en- Hopefully, there’ll be a conglomeration its foundations embedded in the 18th-centu- tracked down and killed a young black man, tered the job market, I’ve adopted mecha- of organizations that’ll collectively lead the nisms to thrive even when faced with obvi- charge in fixing the wrongs in America, ous, racially-based oppression and sys- and internationally, that have for so many ON THE COVER: Chuck Shelton of Albemarle CiderWorks in North Garden, Virginia, sorts temic racism. years utilized systematic racism — again, homegrown apples to make hard cider. A number of Virginia retirees When I was a young man, my parents to unfairly and primarily target and harm like Shelton have opened distilleries and cideries as a “second act,” ensured that my brothers and sisters were people of color. Black men, along with our looking to establish a legacy while doing enjoyable work. well equipped to appropriately respond mothers, sisters and all in between, know

PHOTO BY ALBEMARLE CIDERWORKS when encountered by aggressive law en- and have lived the real story. forcement personnel. “The talk” was and is Those who march worldwide in the a protection mechanism passed down the streets to protest current and past inhu- ranks from grandparents, fathers, uncles, mane treatment of people of color are cousins and nephews to children and in clearly reacting to what they believe are my case, to my godchildren. racist practices. As a lifelong journalist, I have often wit- To our young people: Continue to nessed unfair hiring practices at America’s march and make the world aware of the in- premier newspapers. On the rare occa- equities that continue to plague black a publication of The Beacon Newspapers, Inc. sions I was offered a job interview there, Americans. It’s an ongoing struggle, but managing editors would often tell me that facing reality is long overdue. Sadly, Editorial Mission: Fifty Plus is dedicated to providing readers with accurate minority reporters such as myself were George Floyd had to pay the ultimate price information, professional guidance, and useful resources. Our publication is not qualified because we lacked daily in order for the world to awaken. intended to both reflect and enhance fifty-plus lifestyles, and to encourage newsroom experience. But if we were Stay woke, America! reader dialogue and input.

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Retirees catch the spirit in 2nd act careers By Glenda C. Booth PHOTO BY NICK DAVIS Two years ago, the three Haneberg brothers from Richmond decided they wanted to work together and also leave a legacy. Now they handcraft unique rums, gins and other spirits in a former ware- house, the Virago Spirits distillery. Barry Haneberg, a former investment banker, oversees the distillery, along with his brother, Brad Haneberg, a part-time attorney. Barton Haneberg oversees sales and marketing, while Brad’s wife, Vicki, manages the tasting room. “We wanted to put our own spin on rum,” Vicki said, so they age it in barrels (most rums are not aged, she explained). Their most popular product is a blend of six imported Caribbean rums. The Hanebergs craft other rums from molasses, aging them three or more years in a direct-fire, 2,500-liter French still. They also produce flavored gin and a coffee liqueur. Brad spent 27 years as a securities lawyer, noting that most of a lawyer’s work is forgotten over time. The Haneberg family (from left to right: Barton, Vicki, Brad and Barry Haneberg) opened Virago Spirits in the Diamond in 2014. “I felt a need to develop something that They distill gin and rum “on a vintage, direct-fire, 2,500-liter Charentais-style alembic still — one of only a few operating in the would outlive me, something that would United States.” During the pandemic, Virago Spirits offers curbside pickup, delivery and limited reservations in its tasting room. create a physical manifestation of my efforts,” he explained. “We decided that a ent of beer, wine and hard liquor — to now sells an array of sanitizers and offers from his grandfather, who made beverages distillery would be an opportunity to cre- good use making hand sanitizer by the gal- curbside pickup. of questionable legality and concealed the ate a brand that would live and breathe on lon. During his 30 years as a commercial containers in brown paper bags. its own over time.” They were well-positioned to make this pilot, Chuck Miller spent his days off at his Miller recalled that, when he was a His wife, Vicki, said, “My advice for pivot because they already had a license to family’s 200-acre farm, where he grew child, his grandfather’s many milk jugs, someone who wants to find a new direc- use alcohol and plenty of stock on hand. corn and made small batches of moon- and the steady stream of customers for tion after 50 is to find something that feeds (Besides, even though liquor stores re- shine — an unaged, corn-based whiskey their contents, puzzled him “because your soul. mained open, few customers ventured out with a high alcohol content. “Make sure you are with people who to take tours or visit tasting rooms with Miller learned the ropes as a teenager See DISTILLERS, page 21 make you a better person and do some- stay-at-home orders in place.) thing that you believe in, that makes you proud and excited to come to work each Gold medalists ✃ day. It should not feel like work; it should Antiseptic sanitizers are also for sale at MAIL OR FAX FOR feel like fun,” she said. the Catoctin Creek Distillery in Purcel- After many years working or raising lville, Virginia, housed in a former car FREE INFORMATION children, a number of retirees like the dealership built in 1921 to sell Model-Ts. For free materials on housing communities and Hanebergs are reinventing themselves as Using locally sourced grains and fruits, real estate services, just complete and clip this Scott Harris and his wife, Becky, make gin, distillers and brewers. coupon and mail or fax it to Fifty Plus. The time is ripe. Artisanal craft brew brandy and rye whiskey (and, temporarily, and distilling businesses have popped up sanitizer). ❏ Avery Point (see ads on pages 1 and 7) all over America as more people are seek- Their flagship product is their premium ❏ David Mize Real Estate (see ad on page 5) ing out custom-made, small-batch beer, rye whiskey, which is pot stilled just like in ❏ Dominion Place (see ad on page 11) spirits and hard cider. the 1800s, and has won gold medals across ❏ the globe. Guardian Place (see ad on page 14) The number of licensed distilleries in ❏ Virginia has soared from 10 in 2005 to 70 Twenty years of government contract- Sandston Plateau (see ad on page 8) today. Cideries have had a similar trajecto- ing headaches “taught me a great love of Name______ry in the state, exploding from two in 2010 whiskey,” Harris joked. Feeling “burned Address______to 50 in 2020. out” when he retired, he and wife, a chem- “People are tired of the traditional ical engineer, opened their distillery in City______State______Zip______2009. Smirnoff and soda,” said Brad Plummer, Phone (day)______(evening)______Now, in their “second act,” the couple’s American Distilling Institute spokesman. Please provide your e-mail address if you would like to receive experience is similar to that of other Vir- “Drinking is not just drinking. It’s an expe- monthly links to the Fifty Plus online and occasional notices rience.” ginia families who have teamed up to cre- of events and programs of interest. ate craft beverages. During the early months of the coron- Email______avirus pandemic, when retail shelves

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ICE CUBES WITH A TWIST Make ice cubes with green tea to boost Health your immune system this summer Better, gentler cancer drugs are helping By Marilynn Marchione Here are highlights of that study and oth- the mouth. men on relugolix and none on leuprolide Doctors are reporting success with newer ers from an American Society of Clinical On- Tagrisso is approved for treating ad- had their hormones suppressed. drugs that control certain types of cancer bet- cology conference held online this spring vanced lung cancer, and “the excitement A heart attack, stroke or other serious ter, reduce the risk it will come back, and because of the coronavirus pandemic: now is moving this earlier” before the dis- heart problem occurred in 3% of men on make treatment simpler and easier to bear. ease has widely spread, said Herbst, who relugolix and in 6% of men on leuprolide. Gentler drugs would be a relief to patients Lung cancer has consulted for the drug’s maker. The The difference was even greater among like Jenn Carroll, a 57-year-old human re- Lung cancer kills more than 1.7 million drug costs about $15,000 a month. men with prior heart problems. sources director from New Hartford, Con- people globally each year. Dr. Roy Herbst of That could be important because heart necticut, who had traditional IV chemothera- the Yale Cancer Center led a study of Prostate cancer disease is a frequent cause of death in men py after lung cancer surgery in 2018. Tagrisso in 682 patients with the most com- Men with advanced prostate cancer often with prostate cancer, according to Dr. Ce- “It was very strong. I call it the ‘blam- mon form of the disease. All had operable are treated with medicines to suppress lestia Higano of the University of Washing- mo’ method,” she said. Carroll jumped at tumors with a mutation in a gene called male hormones that can help the cancer ton in Seattle in a commentary published the chance to help test a newer drug taken EGFR that’s found in 10 to 35% of cases, es- grow. The drugs are given as shots every with the results in the New England Journal as a daily pill, AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso. pecially among Asians and non-smokers. few months but take days or weeks to start of Medicine. She had no role in the study. Rather than chemo’s imprecise cell- About half had standard chemotherapy working and can cause an initial flare of Myovant is seeking Food and Drug Ad- killing approach, Tagrisso targets a specif- after surgery and then took Tagrisso or bone pain and urinary or other problems. ministration approval for the drug; no cost ic gene mutation. Its side effects are man- placebo pills. Independent monitors Researchers tested Myovant Sciences’s estimate has been disclosed. ageable enough that it can be used for sev- stopped the study in April when the drug’s relugolix — a different type of hormone [For more good news on prostate cancer, eral years to help prevent recurrence, doc- benefit seemed clear. blocker and the first that’s a daily pill — ver- see “Low-risk technique for prostate biopsies” tors said. After two years on average, 89% of pa- sus leuprolide shots every three months in on page 8.] A big drawback: It and other newer tients on the drug were alive without a can- 930 men treated for nearly a year. drugs are extremely expensive — cer recurrence versus 53% on placebo. Se- About 97% on the experimental drug Colon cancer $150,000 or more per year. How much pa- vere side effects were a little more com- kept hormones suppressed throughout Merck & Co.’s blockbuster Keytruda, tients end up paying depends on insur- mon on Tagrisso — mostly diarrhea, fa- that time versus 89% on leuprolide. Four ance, income and other factors. tigue and inflamed skin around nails or in days after the start of treatment, 56% of See CANCER DRUGS, page 5 Ways to lower stress, boost whole grains By Howard LeWine, M.D. body does as it prepares to confront or our lives due to the coronavirus outbreak. engaging from distracting thoughts and Q: The coronavirus outbreak has avoid danger. Not only does persistent stress increase sensations. It’s especially helpful if you raised my stress level. I am worried When appropriately invoked, the stress the risk of hypertension and heart disease, tend to hold tension in your stomach. that anxiety is making me more sus- response helps us rise to many challenges, it also is associated with an altered im- To try focusing on your breath, find a ceptible to infection. What can I do such as fighting infections. But trouble mune response to infections. quiet, comfortable place to sit or lie down. now to feel calmer? starts when this response is constantly Stress does not make you more likely to First, take a normal breath. Then try a A: The stress response is also known as provoked by events and circumstances, get infected with coronavirus or other deep breath: Breathe in slowly through “the fight or flight” reaction. It’s what the such as dealing with the rapid changes in germs. But stress could mean a greater your nose, allowing your chest and lower chance of developing more symptoms. belly to rise as you fill your lungs. Let your BEACON BITS We can’t avoid all sources of stress in abdomen expand fully. Now breathe out our lives, nor would we want to. But we slowly through your mouth (or your nose, DOCUMENTING VIRGINIA COVID Ongoing can develop healthier ways of responding if that feels more natural). Notice how Help the Library of Virginia document the pandemic changes for to them. your body feels and changes as you future generations. Take photos of temporary signs that remind others of social One way is to invoke the relaxation re- breathe in and out. distancing or storefronts that are still closed. Submit the potential archives at sponse, a state of profound rest that can be Once you’ve taken the steps above, you elicited in many ways, including through can move on to regular practice of con- vasignsofthetime.tumblr.com. meditation, yoga or progressive muscle re- trolled breathing. As you sit comfortably

laxation. with your eyes closed, blend deep breath- VMHC OPEN Breath focus is a common feature of sev- ing with helpful imagery and perhaps a Ongoing The Virginia Museum of History and Culture opened to the public eral techniques that evoke the relaxation word or phrase that helps you relax. on July 1. Tickets for visitors 65+ are $5 through August. For response. The first step is learning to It’s important not to try too hard. That breathe deeply. When you breathe deeply, may just cause you to tense up. Just be more information, visit virginiahistory.org. If you’re not ready to visit in person the air coming in through your nose fully aware of your breathing. The key to elicit- yet, VMHC also has a digital archive with lectures at https://bit.ly/VMHCDigital. fills your lungs, and your lower belly rises. ing the relaxation response lies in shifting Breath focus helps you concentrate on slow, deep breathing, and aids you in dis- See LOWER STRESS, page 5 FIFTYPLUS — JULY 2020 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com | Fitness & Health 5

high number of mutations, making them cancer versus 37% on chemo. After two Nashville. Cancer drugs tough to treat. years, it was 48% versus nearly 19%. “If you’re one of that one in 20, instead From page 4 The study involved 307 patients in About 22% of people getting Keytruda had of taking that combination chemotherapy which helps the immune system find and France. Those given Keytruda went more severe side effects versus 66% on chemo. you can take a simpler immunotherapy fight cancer, proved better than standard than 16 months on average before their About 5% of colon cancers are like those once every two weeks” with better results chemo combinations as initial treatment cancer worsened compared to 8 months in this study, said Dr. Howard Burris, pres- and fewer side effects, he said. for people with advanced colon cancer and for those on chemo. After a year, 55% on ident of the oncology society and head of Keytruda costs about $12,500 a month. tumors with gene defects that result in a Keytruda were alive without worsening the Sarah Cannon Research Institute in —AP

In the 1880s, millers became very adept guarantees that the product is whole grain. the first ingredient listed — for example, Lower stress at separating the layers, especially for To be sure that you are really getting “stone-ground whole wheat.” From page 4 wheat. The starchy middle layer was ideal whole grains, look for the word “whole” or Howard LeWine, M.D., is an internist your focus from stressors to deeper, for baking. “whole-grain” before the grain’s name as at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in calmer rhythms. These new refined grains became very the first ingredient. Boston and assistant professor at Harvard Q: What makes whole grain foods popular. White bread crowded grocery And it’s not enough that “made with Medical School. For more information, healthier than other carbs? And how store shelves for the next 100 years. Good- whole grain” appears somewhere on the visit health.harvard.edu. can you tell which products are really bye to the germ and bran, along with their list of ingredients. That grain may have © 2020 President and Fellows of Har- whole grain? nutritional value. been refined. vard College. All rights reserved. Distributed A: Whole grains reduce the risk of When you eat a whole grain, you’re get- Again, the key is the word “whole” in by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. ting more than just the fiber from the outer But they do even more. People who eat a layer. You also get all the vitamins, minerals, BEACON BITS diet rich in whole grain foods live longer good fats, protein, antioxidants and other VIRGINIA’S BLACK HISTORY healthful parts of the grain’s inner layer. Ongoing compared to people who consume foods If you want to know more about African American heritage in It’s easy enough to decide between made from refined grains. Virginia, check out the many monuments, memorials, museums brown rice and white rice. But selecting All grains grow as kernels. Each kernel and other sites in our state. Visit virginia.org/blackhistoryattractions to find the has three layers: whole-grain breads and cereals often re- sites closest to you. —The inner germ contains many of the quires a close reading of the food label. vitamins, minerals and healthy oils. Don’t be fooled by terms such as “wheat —The middle layer is called the en- flour,” “unbleached wheat flour” and “en- EXERCISE CLASSES FOR YOU dosperm. It is primarily starch and makes riched wheat flour.” They can refer to re- Ongoing If you feel overwhelmed by generic workout classes, HASFit now up most of the kernel. It provides the ener- fined white flour. has exercise routines specifically for older adults. Check out their gy the kernel needs to start growing. The same goes for “stone-ground,” “multi- 10- to 30-minute videos on their YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/HASFitOnline. —The outer coating, known as bran, grain,” “fortified,” “stoned wheat,” “cracked contains most of the grain’s fiber. wheat” and “organic.” None of these terms

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Ongoing SPORTS PODCASTS Some sports, like NASCAR, are starting back up again. If you still need your spots fix, check out the New York Times list of seven podcasts for sports fans, including game recaps, crime in sports and sports history, at https://bit.ly/SportsPodcast.

AFRICAN Ongoing AMERICAN ART The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts curated an archive online of the African American art the museum has hosted since 1944. View artistry and watch videos of prominent black artists at https://bit.ly/VMFA1944. The museum opened to the public on July 4.

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Video call options for the tech-challenged Dear Savvy Senior, ple video calling and much more. The she’ll need home Wi-Fi installed. specifically designed for older adults who Can you recommend some simple GrandPad is an 8-inch tablet specifically de- Echo Shows, which come in three aren’t in a position to operate a device devices that can help tech-challenged signed for people ages 75 and older. It screen sizes — 5-inch ($90), 8-inch ($130) themselves. It lets family members make seniors with video calls? comes with a stylus, a charging and 10-inch ($230) — will let your mom video calls, send photos, and post virtual My 80-year-old mother has cradle and 4G LTE built in, so make and receive video calls to those who sticky note messages to their loved ones’ been isolating herself for it works anywhere within the have their own device or who have the ViewClix from their smartphone, tablet or months now in fear of the Consumer Cellular network — Amazon Alexa app installed on their smart- computer. The recipient, however, cannot coronavirus, and I haven’t home Wi-Fi is not required. phone or tablet. initiate video calls from their ViewClix. been able to see her face- Ready to go right out of the Once you set up her contacts, to make a Home Wi-Fi is also required. to-face in quite a while. box, GrandPad provides a sim- call your mom could simply say, “Alexa, Available in two sizes — 10-inch for —Concerned Daughter plified menu of big icons and call my daughter.” And when you initiate a $199, and 15-inch for $299 — you can learn Dear Concerned, large text for essential features, call to her, she would ask Alexa to answer more about this product at ViewClix.com. Video chatting is a great providing clutter-free, one-touch the call (or ignore it). There’s also a fea- Facebook Portal: If your mom is a way to stay connected and access to make and receive ture called “drop-in” that would let you Facebook user, a voice-command Face- SAVVY SENIOR keep tabs on a parent when video calls, send voice emails, video call your mom’s device anytime with- book portal (see portal.facebook.com) is By Jim Miller you can’t be there. But it’s view photos and videos, listen to out her having to answer it. another simple way to stay connected. even more important during music, check the weather, play Available at Amazon.com, the Echo Again, home Wi-Fi is needed. this pandemic, as many isolated seniors are games, browse the internet and more. Show also offers thousands of other fea- Portals, which come in three sizes — also suffering from chronic loneliness. A GrandPad tablet costs $250 plus $40 tures your mom would enjoy, such as the original 10-inch Portal ($179), the 8- To help connect you and your mom vir- monthly service fee and is sold through voice-activated access to news, weather, inch Mini ($129) and the massive 15-and-a- tually, there are various products on the Consumer Cellular at GrandPad.net or call her favorite music and much more. half-inch Portal Plus ($279) — are like market that offer simple video calling for 1-888-545-1425. If you decide to order an Echo Show de- Echo Shows, except they connect through those with limited ability or experience Amazon’s Echo Show: With its built-in vice for mom, be sure you ask Amazon to Facebook. with technology. camera and screen, the voice-command mark it as a gift, so it doesn’t get tied to With a Portal, your mom can video Here are four devices to consider: Echo Show also provides a simple way to your Amazon account. call your smartphone or tablet (and vice GrandPad: This is a top option for sim- have face-to-face chats with your mom, but For instructions to help your mom set it versa) using Facebook Messenger or up, or if she doesn’t have a smartphone, go WhatsApp. to Amazon.com/gp/help/customer/dis- Send your questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Share your opinion. play.html, and type in “Help Loved Ones Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or Set Up Their Echo Show Remotely” in the visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a con- Send a letter to the editor. “find more solutions” bar. tributor to the NBC Today show and author ViewClix: This is a smart picture frame of The Savvy Senior book. FIFTYPLUS — JULY 2020 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com | Fitness & Health 7

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12000 Avery Point Way, Richmond, VA 23233 AveryPointCommunity.com 14102834 8 Fitness & Health | Subscribe for half-price. See p. 13 JULY 2020 — FIFTYPLUS Low-risk technique for prostate biopsies By Julio Gundian Jr., M.D. Until recently, prostate biopsies had to For a transperineal fusion biopsy, a needle worsen with time. Bacteria can develop re- Dear Mayo Clinic: be performed with a probe inserted is inserted through the perineal skin while sistance to antibiotics the more they are My husband had an MRI that showed through the rectum. During the proce- an ultrasound probe in the rectum helps lo- exposed to them. an abnormal spot on his prostate. The dure, a needle is passed through the rectal cate the area in the prostate that requires Patients who have previously been treat- last time he had a prostate biopsy, he wall to obtain tissue from the prostate. biopsy. ed with multiple antibiotics, who work in got a severe urinary tract infection, This approach, known as a transrectal When this technique is used, the needle medical facilities, who travel international- which led to him being hospitalized. It biopsy, exposes the biopsy needle to bacte- never enters the rectum, virtually eliminat- ly or who have a weakened immune sys- took him weeks to recover. ria found in the rectum. ing the risk of infection. This technology tem are more prone to be resistant to the Is he at risk of another serious infec- Despite measures to reduce the risk of also uses previously obtained MRI imag- antibiotics. As a result, they have a higher tion after this prostate biopsy? Is there infection with a transrectal biopsy, such as ing of the prostate to guide the needle to risk for infection. anything we can do to reduce that risk? cleansing enemas and antibiotics, the nee- the suspicious region. Patients who fall into those categories A: Although it’s uncommon to contract dle may encounter fecal contents, and bac- After the procedure, there is a small risk are better served by a technique such as an infection as a result of a prostate biopsy, teria can be introduced into the prostate or of urinary retention or inability to urinate the transperineal prostate biopsy that re- as your husband found out, it can happen. bloodstream. in about 2% of patients, which is similar to quires little to no antibiotic treatment prior A new technique for prostate biopsies The risk of contracting an infection with the transrectal approach. Unlike the tran- to the procedure. has been developed, however, which re- a transrectal biopsy is about 6%. The risk of srectal approach, however, there is almost It’s also a better choice for people who duces the odds of an infection to almost requiring hospitalization for urosepsis — a no risk of bleeding from the rectum after a have drug allergies or who have developed zero. That technique, called “transperineal serious infection of the bloodstream — transperineal biopsy. serious side effects to antibiotics in the past. fusion biopsy,” is a good alternative to con- due to a transrectal biopsy is about 3%. Encourage your husband to talk with sider, particularly for someone like your Reduces antibiotic use his healthcare provider about a transper- husband, who has already had one infec- Minimal risk and side effects Another significant difference between ineal biopsy. While the procedure is not tion due to a biopsy. In contrast, the new technique — the new transperineal biopsy and the tradi- widely available at this time, it is offered at A prostate biopsy is a procedure that re- transperineal fusion biopsy — virtually tional transrectal biopsy is that the new ap- Mayo Clinic and some other large academ- moves samples of suspicious tissue from eliminates the risk of infection. proach dramatically reduces the need for ic medical centers. the prostate gland, so they can be exam- The perineum is the area that lies be- antibiotics before the procedure. Mayo Clinic Q & A is an educational ined for signs of cancer. tween the scrotal sac and the anus in men. Prior to a transrectal biopsy, the patient resource and doesn’t replace regular med- usually receives a quinolone antibiotic, ical care. Email a question to MayoClin- such as ciprofloxacin. But between 15% [email protected]. For more information, Enjoy Fifty Plus? and 30% of typical bacteria in the colon are visit mayoclinic.org. resistant to this powerful antibiotic. © 2020 The Kiplinger Washington Edi- Tell your friends. The CDC estimates that the problem of tors, Inc. Distributed by Tribune Content antibiotic resistance by bacteria will only Agency, LLC.

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Executive Director’s

Message Dr. Thelma Bland Watson Executive Director, Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging

As you can see from the various articles in this issue of Engage at Any Age, we are June 2, 2020 very grateful for all that is happening in the face of the pandemic. We appreciate Dear Virginia's Area Agency on Aging Employees: all that is being done by local govern- ments, funders, community partners, This year's COVID-19 outbreak has created especially difficult circumstances. The pandemic has led supporters, staff, volunteers, families, to tragic consequences for older and other vulnerable Virginians and has likely taken an emotional neighbors and others. Yes, we are all in and physical toll on many of you. Therefore, it is especially important to me that I acknowledge your this together, and we will adapt as needed efforts over these last three months. to support older adults and caregivers. This year, we are conducting the 17th Throughout this unique situation, you have continued to support and serve vulnerable citizens to the Annual Empty Plate Campaign with a best of your abilities. I have heard how social distancing has hindered your ability to meet with indi- focus on meeting needs of older adults viduals, yet you have developed creative solutions to work around these barriers. You have continued and caregivers who are impacted by to link people to support services, understanding that social isolation may not be a virus, but it can COVID-19. As part of the Campaign, the be as destructive as one. You have taken on new and additional responsibilities and have joined with Phoebe and Frank Hall Humanitarian community providers to deliver food and other needed supplies to older adults who were too fright- Award for Service to Older Virginians will ened to leave their homes. Because of your efforts to ramp up services, more of our most vulnerable be presented to Mrs. Marilyn Branch- aging Virginians have had access to healthy meals. Every day, I hear amazing stories of how the Area Mitchell, Dr. Ellen Netting and Mrs. Lynne Seward. In a future issue, we will provide Agencies on Aging make a difference in their communities. more information about this important recognition and the award recipients. I know the days ahead will be challenging. I expect as concerns about the virus subside and family Senior Connections joins the Common- members, neighbors, and friends engage again with loved ones, the demand for services may even wealth’s Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) increase. I am comforted to know you will be there ready to respond. and the Virginia Association of Area Agen- cies on Aging (VAAAA) in extending spe- Thank you again for all that you do and I encourage you to remain safe and strong and most impor- cial thanks and recognition to Commis- tantly to take care of yourselves as much as you care for those in your communities. Please know that sioner Kathy Hayfield, Deputy Commis- we at the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services value the work you do and appreciate sioner Marcia DuBois, and the entire staff you. Virginia needs you now more than ever! of the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). We appre- Sincerely, ciate their exceptional support and guidance in response to COVID-19. We have remained strong and positioned to support the Commonwealth’s

older adult population and caregivers Kathryn A. Hayfield, Commissioner due to DARS’ leadership and assistance. Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services We are very grateful. We are pleased to share the letter (right) from Commis- sioner Hayfield. Her thoughtful recognition is appreciated.

Sincerely,

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To Our Amazing Staff, Volunteers, and Community Partners Thank You for Making a Difference During the COVID-19 Pandemic

We are grateful for the dedication and support from staff mem- need receive help. Your commitment to support older adults, care- bers, volunteers and community partners during these unprece- givers and individuals with disabilities in our community makes a dented times. Working together, we are ensuring older adults in positive impact.

Meeting an Urgent Transportation Need During COVID-19 — Connecting Individuals to Benefits During COVID-19 —

Thank you Ride Connection Staff! Thank You BEC Counselors! During an AARP tax event in April, Ms. check on their well-being. Shortly after The Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) selor scheduled a convenient time to com- S, an older adult in the Richmond com- the pandemic started, one of the coun- at Senior Connections helps Medicare municate with them over the phone. As a munity, saw a flyer about Senior Connec- selors made a call to Ms. S to check on beneficiaries enroll in benefit programs result, she was able to assist Mr. C in apply- tions’ Ride Connection program which her. During the wellness check, the coun- for which they are eligible. These BEC ing for some of the core benefits to assist provides point to point transportation selor learned that Ms. S had had a series Centers are located around the country him in meeting his basic needs. A Medicaid services to eligible individuals over the of falls, including one that morning. to help older adults and adults with dis- application was submitted via Virginia age of 60 and adults with disabilities. Ms. S had scheduled a doctor’s appoint- abilities receive assistance with core pro- CommonHelp, a website portal to apply for Struggling with finding transportation ment that same day, but she did not have grams like Extra Help, Medicare Savings benefits. In addition, the Medicare applica- for medical appointments, Ms. S contact- transportation. When the Counselor Programs (MSPs), Medicaid, Supplemen- tion, along with an application for the Sup- ed our Ride Connection Counselors and learned about Ms. S’s situation, she contact- tal Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) plemental Nutrition Assistance Program enrolled in the Ride Connection program. ed our Ride Connection’s Transportation and Energy Assistance Programs. (SNAP) was also submitted. As a result, she began receiving CARE Van Specialist. The Specialist was able to find Ms. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, BEC As a result, the Mr. C obtained SNAP tickets to use to get to her medical ap- S a ride to her doctor’s office. As a result, Ms. counselors met face-to-face with individu- benefits while he waited for his Medicare pointments. S was able to receive the medical attention als to assist them in enrolling in the benefits Part B application to be processed. This As part of the Ride Connection COVID- she needed. She thanked everyone involved program. After the start of the COVID-19 relieved some of the stress he was feeling 19 response, Ride Connection counselors numerous times, and she has not experi- pandemic, counselors had to think outside about his finances. began calling program participants to enced further falls. of the box in order to continue services. During this time, the counselor became One of the BEC Counselor, recently aware that the client was feeling lonely as a shared a story of how she was able to help result being isolated, so she continued hav- Assisting Older Adults Managing Their Mr. C, 94-year-old, who was in dire need ing phone conversations with him several Finances During COVID-19 — Thank You Money of help. She received a referral to contact times a week. The calls allowed her to Management Staff and Volunteers! Mr. C to determine his eligibility for bene- check on his well-being and she referred fits. He lived alone with no family support, him to other programs offered by Senior The Volunteer Money Management Money Management Program Manager. and was hearing and vision impaired. Mr. C Connections and other community part- Program at Senior Connections assists This method was shared with the other had recently lost his Medicare Saving Ben- ners to help connect him with others. adults 60 and over with their monthly bill- volunteers in the program, who are now efit, which resulted in a reduction of $144 Mr. C received notification that his Med- paying chores. Prior to COVID-19, trained using this “drive by” system. from his monthly income. Since he was al- icaid application had been approved, and volunteers met face-to-face with program We are so grateful for our Money Man- ready on fixed budget, the loss of income the premium for his Medicare Part B cov- participants each month to help them agement volunteers who have been able was having a detrimental effect on his abil- erage would no longer be deducted from manage the task of paying their bills by to find a way to continue helping individ- ity to meet his basic needs. his Social Security check each month. He creating budgets, reviewing their bills uals they work with while adhering to the The counselor recommended that Mr. C was pleased and thankful for the help he monthly, and paying those bills through COVID-19 guidelines. seek assistance from a friend to help him received from the counselor. His enroll- check writing and other services. The In addition, Money Management Volun- enroll in the benefit programs due to his vi- ment in these benefits enables him to Money Management program enables teers have found other ways to let older sual and hearing impairment. He was able focus on his overall well-being and reduces older adults to live independently, pro- adults know they care. For example, one to solicit help from a neighbor. The coun- his financial burden. tects them from exploitation, and provides Money Management volunteer noticed a them with the peace of mind that comes client was sad during a phone conversa- with paying bills in a timely fashion. tion. In an effort to cheer her up, the vol- Reducing the Risk of Hospital Re-admissions During The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic unteer had a meal delivered to the COVID-19 — Thank You Care Transitions Team! meant volunteers were no longer able to woman’s home. The client was apprecia- visit program participants in their homes. tive of the kindness and told the volunteer Senior Connections’ 30-day Care The volunteers needed a new system to the delivery brought a smile to her face. Transitions Program aims for pa- continue this bill-paying service. In another instance, a Money Manage- tients to have the best recovery pos- One Money Management volunteer ment volunteer discovered a participant sible while helping them gain confi- proposed a system of picking up and who resided in an assisted living facility dence in managing their own health. dropping off the program participant’s had been overcharged for services due to The program accepts patients with paperwork by doing a drive-by to pick up a billing error. He had broken his shoul- chronic health conditions referred the individual’s mail from the partici- der because of a fall and had been trans- by VCU Health and Bon Secours St. pant’s porch. The volunteer reviewed and ferred to a different wing in his assisted Mary’s Hospitals. sorted the mail. He would then call the living facility. The volunteer advised Prior to COVID-19, our trained participant so they could process the bills Money Management Program Manager. Health Coaches met with patients at together over the phone. The volunteer She contacted a Long-Term Care Om- the hospital bedside, and at home would return any mail, bank statements budsman who confidentially assists resi- after discharge. After their hospital and checkbooks, along with written dents of long-term care facilities with a stays, Health Coaches met with pa- checks for the client to sign and mail. variety of concerns. The ombudsman was tients and caregivers to review their The volunteer discussed this process able to advocate for this participant to discharge instructions, help sched- with the Senior Connections Volunteer get the overpaid funds returned. ule needed follow-up appointments, reconcile medications, and identify VISIT OUR WEBSITE for IMPORTANT INFO & EVENTS their health condition’s “red flags.” Coaches make 3 weekly calls to seniorconnections-va.org check on progress and answer ques- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA tions during the 30-day program. The During the pandemic, Health Coaches goal is to empower patients to manage are working with patients by phone, mak- @seniorconnectionscaa their own healthcare, have good recover- ing calls to hospital patients and care- ies, and reduce their risk for hospital re- @seniorconnectionscaa @sccaaa admission. See THANK YOU, page B-3 FIFTYPLUS — JULY 2020 Senior Connections, CAAA www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com B-3 Resilience in the Middle of a Global Pandemic Tina R. Thomas, MSHP, CDP, CADDCT, tual platforms in mid-March to ensure CMHS that our constituents continued to re- Senior Director of Programs and Services ceive the support and services that they Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond had become accustomed to. Since March, and Central & Western Virginia Chapters the Greater Richmond Chapter of the [email protected] Alzheimer’s Association has offered more More than 5 million Americans are living than 175 support groups and education with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, this programs to more than 1,500 people. number is projected to rise to nearly 14 Supporting, coaching and educating re- million. More than 16 million Americans motely has become the new norm for provide unpaid care for people with millions across the world. Alzheimer’s or other dementias. We are proud of our partnership with The Alzheimer’s Association is the leader Senior Connections that has allowed us in the fight to end Alzheimer’s and all other to continue providing our evidence- dementia. We accelerate global research, based caregiver counseling program, drive risk reduction and early detection, FAMILIES, and a virtual Frontal Temporal and maximize quality care and support. Dementia (FTD) support group to families in the region. Receiving support and resources While we are pleased with what we virtually is a much-needed life have accomplished thus far, we know line for Alzheimer’s and dementia that there are many more families that Friends. caregivers in our community need our help. There is a movement across the nation called “spontaneous COVID-19 pandemic, many people have seeking ways to get involved and make a Amidst extreme uncertainty due to the volunteering,” when individuals volun- felt a need to offer help. difference, please send them my way or tell Covid-19 Pandemic, Alzheimer’s Associa- teer to assist community members, typ- My ask of you, if you are passionate them to visit alz.org/volunteer. tion volunteers and staff transitioned our ically after a large-scale or well-publi- about our mission, and are seeking ways to Together we can make a difference in the care and support services to various vir- cized disaster. In the midst of the get involved and make a difference, please lives of those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease send me an email at [email protected] or and other dementias, today, tomorrow and visit our website: alz.org/volunteer. If you beyond. have friends, colleagues or neighbors who Links: FAMILIES Program https:// are passionate about our mission and are alz.org/grva/helping_you/f-a-m-i-l-i-e-s

Help Support Older Adults in Your Community! Did you know Senior Connections is a nonprofit 501(c)3 Family Support. organization? Contributions to the Annual Empty # Plate Campaign support meals, home and community Thank you services, emergency services, transportation, social engagement From page B-2 programs and support for COVID-19 related needs. givers, then conducting the same in-depth YES! I want to help support Senior Connections. “home visit” intervention by phone upon Enclosed is my tax-deductible contribution of: their discharge home. Our Health Coaches are making general wellness calls and as- $100  $50  $25  Other $______sessing patients’ needs remotely in order to continue meeting unaddressed needs. To become an Empty Plate Luncheon Sponsor, During a recent call, Mrs. H, a Care visit our website or contact Transitions Program participant, said she Mrs. Angie Phelon at [email protected] or (804) 343-3045. was in desperate need of transportation ferred her to another resource, and the and a wheelchair ramp so she could re- Senior Connections Health Coach coordi- sume dialysis. After her discharge, Mrs. H nated the ramp’s installation at Mrs. H’s Name: ______was using a wheelchair and could not get home. The Health Coach then enrolled into a car or climb the front porch steps, Mrs. H in our Ride Connections program Address: ______as she did prior to being in the hospital. to provide transportation to her dialysis The Health Coach made many inquiries treatments. City:______State:______to ramp businesses and volunteer organi- As a result of our Health Coach’s efforts, zations regarding having a wheelchair Mrs. H was able to receive life sustaining Zip:______ramp installed at Mrs. H’s home. Unfortu- treatment. In addition to the Care Transi- nately, because of the pandemic, most tion Program’s person-centered interven- Mail to Senior Connections, 24 E. Cary St. Richmond, VA 23219. were not providing new ramp building tions, Health Coaches listen for expressed To make a donation with a credit card, please visit our website at services. Fortunately, the Care Coordina- needs and act to provide resources to tion Manager at Senior Connections re- help. seniorconnections-va.org B-4 Subscribe for half-price. See p. 13 Senior Connections, CAAA JULY 2020 — FIFTYPLUS Local Government Connections

Charles City County ceries. Options include milk, eggs, cheese, more information, call 804.365.DASH (3274) An application packet will be mailed to you COVID-19 has greatly impacted older resi- cereal, bread, chicken, beef, orange juice, or visit www.HanoverDASH.org. on the next business day. dents in Charles City County. As the com- rice, select vegetables and fruits, flour, Financial Assistance To apply for SNAP (formerly food stamps), munity begins to re-open, the County re- crackers, peanut butter. Seniors can also se- • ACES (Ashland Christian Emergency TANF, Medicaid and Childcare go to mains committed to supporting the needs of lect 3 packs of nutritional supplements (En- Services) 804.798.2784 https://commonhelp.virginia.gov/ or call older adult residents. The health and safety sure, Boost, etc.). Call 804.556.5880 • WHEAT (Western Hanover Emergency 1.855.635.4370. You may also call the office at of Charles City residents is our top priority. Critical Home Repair Action Team) 877.559.4328 804.966.1853, x5136 to request that a packet Residents should call the Charles City hot- A partnership between Goochland Cares • MCEF (Mechanicsville Churches Emer- be mailed to you. line at 804.652.4701 if they: and Goochland Community Action offers gency Functions) 804.357.4093 Powhatan County • have questions about where to get tested. citizens help maintaining a safe and healthy Food Resources • are in need of food assistance. living environment. Goochland Community • Call Hanover Community Resources Powhatan County continues to serve and • need to get connected with additional Action program allocates $30,000 to 804.365.4300 for current list of Hanover assess the needs of older resident's during services. Goochland Cares for their Home Repair Food Pantries the COVID-19 Pandemic. As we continue to • have questions about Charles City County Program. For more information and eligibli- • Call Senior Connections 804.343.3000. assess needs, we are working to improve operations. ty requirements, contact Angie Shiflett at Their Nutrition and Wellness Department services for older residents in the future. Goochland Care at 804.556.6260. will assist with Home Delivered meals/ Senior Focus Groups are being developed

Chesterfield County Goochland Cares Medical Transportation Meals on Wheels application or other re- with the goal of formulating a strategic plan The Chesterfield Council on Aging has Goochland Cares provides rides to and sources. to make Powhatan County a livable commu- published its biennial “Resource Directory" from medical appointments, inside and out- • Call Feed More's Hunger Hotline at nity for this valued age group. of Services for Older Adults and Individuals side of the county, for clients without trans- 804.521.2500, ext. 631 The Ride Assist Services (RAS) program with Disabilities in Chesterfield County. The portation. (Goochland County does not offer PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) through the Department of Social Services directory is intended for older adults, adults public transportation.) You must sign up Call the Hanover County Department of launched just as the COVID-19 Pandemic with disabilities, families, caregivers, profes- ahead of time to use this service. Call at least Resources for any needs related to face began. RAS provides free transportation to sionals, and providers of services. The direc- 24 hours before your medical appointment. coverings, gloves, and hand sanitizer. ambulatory adults, 60 and older who are un- tory contains the names, addresses, tele- For more information, contact Goochland Additional Needs able to drive themselves, to help with basic phone numbers and website addresses of Cares at 804.556.6260. • Please contact Senior Services Specialist, transportation needs. The program is sup- Chesterfield County Human Service De- Medicaid/SNAP Susan Richards, at the Department of Com- ported by volunteer drivers who go through partments, agencies, and organizations Goochland Department of Social Services munity Resources for ANY needs. As an in- a vetting process. Currently, because of (both for profit and non-profit) that provide is the administrator of the Medicaid and formation and referral agency, we are here to COVID-19, the program is unable to provide services and resources for older adults, indi- SNAP program. The agency processes appli- serve in any way that we can! 804.365.4300 transportation. However, program volun- viduals with disabilities and their caregivers. cation for Medicaid insurance and SNAP. teers are assisting older adult residents by Resource Directories are also available in Medicaid coverage includes Community Henrico County providing other services such as grocery de- Spanish upon request. Please contact the based care and Nursing home placement. Henrico County’s EngAGE initiative has re- livery, assistance with obtaining prescrip- Chesterfield County Office on Aging & Dis- Adult Protective Services sponded to the COVID-19 pandemic through tions, supportive calls and more. ability Services to learn how to get your APS investigates reports of abuse, neglect, the creation of two new programs. The first The Grandpals program in Powhatan copy. Phone: 804.768.7878 and exploitation of adults 60 years of age or is the Outreach Call Center for Older resi- works to connect the younger generation Chesterfield Telephone Reassurance Pro- older and incapacitated adults age 18 or dents. This call center was created to reach with older adults in the County. The program: “Reassuring Older Adults One Con- older. If protective services are needed and older adults in the County who are consid- gram encourages interaction through the versation at a Time” accepted by the individual, local Adult Pro- ered a vulnerable population according to letters, stories, and artwork of children of The Telephone Reassurance Program en- tective Services social workers may arrange the CDC’s COVID-19 guidelines. The Out- all ages. The goal is to support older ables volunteers to verify the well-being of for a wide variety of health, housing, social reach Call Center is designed to provide in- adults during this time of isolation and older Chesterfield residents who are dis- and legal services to stop the mistreatment formation and assistance on resources in the uncertainty. abled, live alone or feel isolated. The volun- or prevent further mistreatment. Services area. The program also provides a friendly, To learn more about the programs and teers, who have been screened and trained, offered may include home-based care, reassuring voice to individuals enrolled to re- services available to assist older adults in call program participants daily or weekly. transportation, adult day services, adult fos- ceive regular phone calls. Powhatan County, please contact Jayne In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) we ter care, nutrition services and legal inter- The second program created in response to Lloyd at 804.698.0438 or RAServices.pva have temporarily expanded our Telephone vention in order to protect the adult. Servic- COVID-19 is EngAGE at Home. EngAGE at @gmail.com. Reassurance Program to seven days a es may also be arranged for individuals in- Home is a telephone-based activities pro- week. If you know of any older adult in emergency situations who lack the capacity gram offering opportunities for engagement City of Richmond Chesterfield County who would benefit to consent to services. and education. This program offers learning, The City of Richmond's Office of Aging and from a friendly phone call, please contact Adult Services/Companion Program sharing, and other opportunities to connect Disability Services assist Richmond resi- Chesterfield County Office of Aging & Dis- The Adult Services Program assists elderly via phone from the comfort of your home. dents with aging place through a well-coor- ability Services at 804.768.7878 or email Ag- individuals or other adults who have an im- Henrico residency is not required and all are dinated network of community-based serv- [email protected]. pairment and need services or support to welcome. Sessions are held every Tuesday ices. Help navigating community-based enhance self-sufficiency and improve their at 11am. To enroll in the program or request services and supports is available for adults, Goochland County quality of life. Services offered in Goochland additional information, please contact 55 and older, and for adults individuals with Goochland County Department of Social include the Companion program. Sara Morris, Advocate for the Aging, at: physical and sensory disabilities. Services' staff is working 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 804.501.5065 or [email protected]. COVID-19 Programs & Services are: and available to assist clients by phone dur- Hanover County • conducting care coordination assessments ing those hours. Applicants may apply for Transportation New Kent County by phone. benefits online at https://commonhelp.vir- Hanover DASH is still operational and avail- Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic • providing coordination of food distribu- ginia.gov/, by phone at 1-855-635-4370, or able for trips to essential places such as rou- Security Act: New Kent County residents in tion. for Medical Assistance only at 1-855-242- tine medical appointments, grocery stores, need of financial assistance due to COVID- • providing coordination of financial assis- 8282 (TDD: 1-888-221-1590). If a replacement the pharmacy, and your bank. In celebration 19 related events may be eligible to receive tance programs to provide financial support EBT card is needed, the client may call 1- of 6 months of service, you can now ride at help with rent, mortgage, electric bill, water with expenses such as 866-281-2448 or Goochland Department of “no charge.” bill, medication, food and more. To deter- • mortgages, rent, and utilities. Social Services at (804) 556-5880. Hours of operation are Mon-Sat 6am- mine if you are eligible and to apply, please • providing coordination of benefits and Goochland Community Action Program 6pm, transportation for employment is in- visit the New Kent Social Services page on services such as SNAP, Medicaid, Adult Pro- Applicants making less than 125% of the cluded, and the service area now includes New Kent County's website. You may also tective Services and more. Federal Poverty level can apply for up to the medical offices at Stony Point. The six- call the New Kent Department of Social • providing well-check calls to those who $500 in assistance per year with utilities, month promotion is available for a limited Services at 804.966.1853 x5136 to request an may be socially isolated. rent, mortgage, or medical supplies. The time - 6/12/2020 through 9/30/2020. Emergency Services application packet be • providing assistance with accessing program also offers a food voucher. The Hanover DASH is available to Hanover resi- mailed to you. If you call after normal busi- mobility devices and equipment voucher is used at the local Food Lion and dents, age 60 and over, or those with ness hours, please be sure to leave your • providing programs to help with social offers up to $100 dollars in nutritious gro- short-term or long-term disability. For name, phone number and mailing address. isolation and stimulating engagement. FIFTYPLUS — JULY 2020 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com 13

FAMILY VALUES What do you stand for? Pass on your life’s Law & history and knowledge in an “ethical will,” which can be anything from a hand- written letter to a slideshow

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Adjust budget From page 13 services and online shopping memberships, especially ones you haven’t found use for even while you’ve been cooped up at home. If you still like (and use) your subscriptions and aren’t willing to give them up completely, cut them out temporarily. Some companies allow you to go online and pause your account for a period of time. “That’s a way to get $15, $20 here and there extra in your budget,” North said.

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Enjoy the simple life in modern Sweden By Don Mankin and Skåne, the southernmost county in PHOTO BY DON MANKIN [Editor’s Note: Given the worldwide Sweden, I had the chance to explore parts reach of the coronavirus and the fact that of the country I missed on my first trip. COVID-19 cases in Sweden and elsewhere are still rising, this is not the time to travel Oysters and art in the West there, or anywhere, for enjoyment. The first morning after arriving in Please enjoy this article as armchair en- Gothenburg we picked up a new hybrid tertainment and for planning your future Volvo with a hi-tech navigation system at travel in healthier times.] the factory on the outskirts of the city and Sweden has been much in the news of headed north to the Bohuslän Coast — late. First, it was teenage activist Greta Thun- the rugged, rocky, indented coastline to berg scolding adults for trashing the planet. the north. More recently it’s been the country’s It didn’t take long to get used to the controversial no-quarantine approach to Volvo’s new-fangled gadgetry, and soon I the COVID-19 pandemic. was cruising along like a local. Lulled by a Its reputation, however, has long been smooth, effortless ride that made 80 mph in the vanguard of progressive lifestyles, feel like 50, I even got a speeding ticket. social innovation and avant-garde experi- We made our way up the coast to Everts mentation, and is now heading “back to Sjöbad, a guesthouse near the town of the future” by focusing on sustainable liv- Grebbestad, for our first taste of Sweden’s ing and eco-friendly lifestyles. back-to-nature revival. This past fall, my wife and I saw both There are only six simple rooms in this Quiet fishing villages such as Marstrand, above, line the West Coast of Sweden, a re- sides of Sweden — futuristic art and tech- weathered former boathouse, all with ac- gion famous for its open spaces and fresh seafood. nology coupled with a pervasive desire to cess to a deck where guests can eat sim- return to nature. ple, healthy meals or just gaze over the Hanna did most of the shucking; I did that was transformed into one of Sweden’s Our week-long road trip to West and water to the rocky islands offshore. most of the eating. I washed down the oys- first seaside resorts by its scandalous, Southern Sweden was my second trip to The first activity on our agenda was an ters, plucked from the water just minutes mixed-gender beaches. Sweden, and in- the country. My first was in 1969 when I oyster-shucking lesson from Hanna, our before, with a bottle of the local oyster deed the rest of the Western world, has purchased a Volvo in the U.S., picked it up host, on her father’s classic wooden fish- stout. You can have champagne with your come a long way since then. at the factory in Gothenburg, and drove it ing boat. We chugged around the rocky oysters, but I’ll take a bottle of oyster stout Just a few minutes from Mölle is Arild’s for three weeks throughout Scandinavia. bay, nothing in view to suggest that we on a fishing boat any day. Vineyard, with rows and rows of grapevines, Fifty years later, with help from Volvo were in one of the most modern, techno- After a sunny four-mile walk into wine vaults from Roman times and 16th-cen- and the tourism boards of West Sweden logically advanced countries on Earth. Grebbestad and back, two huge platters of tury farm buildings.

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Recommended reads from local authors By Catherine Brown years of writing, Kukla is used to isolating “I was completely trans- COURTESY OF KATHLEEN REID For many of us, the restrictions associat- himself to get words on paper. ported to France during the ed with the COVID-19 pandemic have af- Fortunately, Kukla had already traveled war and was mesmerized by forded more time to enjoy quieter pas- the country and conducted extensive re- the characters,” Reid said. times like reading. Social distancing has search for his upcoming book — an analy- “With COVID-19, I wanted to provided extra hours and space to discover sis of the Stamp Act and the beginning of keep things light, and I was new authors, reread old favorites and es- the American Revolution — before restric- pleasantly surprised by the cape to another time and place. tions were set in place. beauty of Hannah’s writing.” Local author Kathleen Reid, who wrote “Despite the fact that libraries and Like many Americans, Reid A Page Out of Life, Paris Match and, more archives have had to close,” Kukla said, has enjoyed reading Delia recently, Sunrise in Florence, has enjoyed “my work has not been crippled.” Owens’ Where the Crawdads the opportunity to read more during the Sing, a top seller in 2019 about pandemic. Reading is broadening a mysterious murder in North “I love to read,” Reid said, “and I love to His research, however, is not finished. Carolina. be transported by another author’s work.” Kukla has also read voraciously, beyond “It was funny to me that the Although the pandemic has led to eco- the historical texts readers might find in protagonist was such a local nomic mayhem for many industries, book his footnotes. hero, but she wasn’t even sales have remained relatively consistent. “I read things that might sound extrane- able to brush her teeth,” Reid Not surprisingly, online book sales surged ous,” Kukla said. “These texts cause me to said. this spring, when most of us were at home. think about things in a different way.” Reid was also intrigued by If not for the virus, Reid would be out For instance, while trying to understand Tony’s Wife, Adriana Trigiani’s and about promoting her recent release at the authoritarian streak in British policymak- recent release about two book clubs, the VMFA and other venues. ing in the 15 years leading up to the Ameri- working-class kids who devel- Instead, she has engaged in virtual events can Revolution, Kukla read Stephen Eric op a successful singing act through online meeting service Zoom, an Bronner’s The Bigot: Why Prejudice Persists. during the Big Band era. experience she finds a bit strange. “Books like this enrich my perspective,” “Trigiani is a fabulous For now, Kathleen Reid’s book tour will have to wait. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to en- Kukla said. “The Bigot helped me get at the writer and person,” Reid said, In the meantime, the local writer is writing her next gage in these events, but I’m a people per- characteristics that encourage authoritari- “and her newest book was book and reading those of others. son,” Reid said. “I really miss the connec- an points of view.” the perfect summer read.” tions I get to make with the audience be- He also read a “beautifully written ac- Engaging our brains and being trans- have done, can be good medicine for all, fore and after a talk.” count,” he said, of New York City smug- ported to another world, as Reid and Kukla particularly during these uncertain times. gling in the 18th century — Defying Em- Time to start new books pire: Trading with the Enemy in Colonial The quarantine has a silver lining for New York by Thomas Truxes. her, though. Because Reid is spending less Kukla has taken advantage of the home time promoting her book, she has started time coronavirus has given him. “The dif- working on the sequel much sooner than ference between a published author and she had expected. an aspiring author,” Kukla said, “is sitting “I’ve started researching the next down to pound out words.” book,” Reid said. She gave a hint about its When he’s not researching for his next focus: “[I] am enjoying reading about publication, Kukla reads local authors as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo’s well. He was moved by Thick: And Other feud in preparation for writing.” Essays, a recently published book by Another local author, historian Jon Tressie McMillan Cottom, a professor of Kukla, has also been dedicating his soli- sociology at VCU. tary days to working on his next book. “This collection of essays about the ex- Kukla, who writes scholarly nonfiction for perience and perspectives of black women the general reader, previously published is thoughtful and perceptive,” Kukla said. three books to great acclaim — Patrick Henry: Champion of Liberty, Mr. Jefferson’s Reading for escape Women, and A Wilderness So Immense: The Reid, on the other hand, has been read- Louisiana Purchase and the Destiny of ing some books simply to escape. She was America. captivated, for instance, by Kristin Han- During the pandemic. Kukla’s day-to- nah’s The Nightingale — a 2015 novel day experience of social distancing resem- about two sisters in France during World bles his work life at any other time. 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By Lela Martin little as a teaspoon of water, your primary Sprays and lotions PHOTO BY LELA MARTI Has your tomato plant produced blos- job is to remove (or at least reduce) Chemical repellents containing DEET, pi- soms but no fruit? If so, that may be be- sources of standing water. caridin or Insect Repellant 3535 (IR3535) cause a neighbor engaged a mosquito con- Henrico County has a Standing Water provide longer lasting protection. EPA-reg- trol service. Initiative and provides many services in- istered repellents containing oil of lemon eu- The principal active ingredient in the cluding free mosquito inspection to county calyptus or paramenthane-diol products also insecticides used by these services — residents. provide good protection; however, they may pyrethrum, permethrin, resmethrin, or Its “Pick a Day to Fight the Bite” cam- not last as long as DEET products. d-phenothrin — does not differentiate be- paign suggests that homeowners pick a Apply repellent to exposed skin and tween mosquitoes and beneficial insects, convenient day each week from April 1 clothing according to product directions. such as the bumblebees needed to polli- until Oct. 31 to inspect the yard and dump Do not spray repellent on the skin under nate your tomato plants. sources of standing water. clothing. Heavy saturation is unnecessary. True, mosquitoes are pests, and female It’s important to do this regularly every Avoid eyes, nose, lips, cuts or other sensi- mosquitoes can be vectors of dangerous dis- seven days to disrupt the mosquito’s life tive areas. Reapply repellent when it be- eases. But you should employ other reme- cycle. Standing water can accumulate in gins to wear off. Adding a “dunk,” a donut-shaped insecti- dies to deter mosquitoes. Here are several: children’s toys, kiddie pools, pet dishes, After returning indoors, wash repellent- cide available at hardware stores, can elim- bird baths, grill covers, trashcan lids, flow- treated skin with soap and water or bathe. inate mosquito larvae in fountains and Prevention erpot saucers, watering cans, wheelbar- Be aware that the active ingredients may other standing water features in your yard. One aspect of prevention is to reduce rows and garden tools. cause allergic reactions. If an allergic reac- nip. Planting them in the garden makes your skin’s exposure to mosquitoes, there- Tie tarps tight, remove old tires, clean tion from a repellent is suspected, wash them very accessible. by avoiding bites. Wear long, loose and gutters, inspect A/C drains, and maintain the area with soap and water and seek To be considered effective, plant essen- light-colored clothing, including long- swimming pools. Fill in lawn depressions. medical attention. tial oils may need to be released by crush- sleeve shirts and long pants. Keep 16-mesh screens over rain barrels. You can also purchase permethrin-treating the leaves, rubbing the leaves on the Stay in during early morning and If you have a pond or other water fea- ed clothing that retains repellent through skin, brushing against the plant or burn- evening when some mosquitoes are active. ture in your yard, those with steep slopes multiple washes. (Do not, however, apply ing them in a firepit or grill. Use mosquito netting over baby strollers. or vertical walls that quickly drop off into repellents containing permethrin directly Make sure through testing that your skin Repair rips and tears in window screens, or water deeper than 24 inches are not as ap- to the skin.) is not sensitive to any of the plants listed. use air conditioning if your screens are in pealing to mosquitoes. Stock mosquito-eat- Citronella candles and torches provide disrepair. ing fish such as native top-feeding min- Natural repellents relief from mosquito bites in the areas The other type of prevention involves re- nows or goldfish in small garden ponds. Plants whose odors are natural mosqui- where the smoke wafts. moving habitats for mosquitoes to live and Fountains or waterfalls increase water cir- to repellents include basil, lemongrass, breed. Since a mosquito can be born in as culation and reduce stagnation. rosemary, garlic, citronella grass and cat- See MOSQUITOES, page 21 FIFTYPLUS — JULY 2020 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com | Arts & Style 21

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