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By Catherine Brown had met before in Chicago, but both were the board of Virginia Hu- PHOTO BY KATHY HUTCHINS/SHUTTERSTOCK Though she recently turned 71, when married at the time and Reid admits she manities. She is currently actress Daphne Maxwell Reid appears at didn’t find Tim all that interesting. on the board of ChildFund the Senior Connections’ Empty Plate This time, though, they went on what International and the Rich- Luncheon in Richmond on October 2, au- was supposed to be a five-minute date. mond Ballet. dience members shouldn’t expect the That five-minute date lasted for five hours. While working and vol- Richmond resident to talk about her quiet, The two married in 1982, and this year will unteering, Reid has also peaceful retirement. celebrate their 37th anniversary. used her skills to design “I don’t retire,” Reid said. “I’ll take my With her husband, Reid appeared on and make clothing, and she pension, but I’ll still be busy.” “WKRP in Cincinnati” and “Simon & has published a cookbook/ Reid has been busy for decades. After Simon” and then “Frank’s Place,” written memoir. graduating from high school in New York, by Tim Reid and Hugh Wilson. She de- An avid traveler, Reid is Reid left for Chicago to study architecture scribes that show as having the “richest, also now a photographer. For and interior design at Northwestern Uni- most delectable cast, words and situations.” years, she would take photos versity, where she became the school’s first She went on to appear on many famous of the doors she saw while African American Homecoming Queen. shows in the 70s and 80s, including “Hill traveling abroad. Before long, she found herself flying back Street Blues,” “Cagney & Lacey,” “The A- “Friends will be walking and forth between New York and Chicago Team” and “Murder, She Wrote.” along the street with me,” for modeling jobs, and she became the first Then came the show Reid is most well- Reid said, “and I will have black woman to appear on the cover of known for: “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” run down an alley because I Glamour. starring Will Smith. saw a door and wanted to “I wasn’t thinking I had to be a model,” That was the one gig that didn’t come take a picture.” Reid said. “I thought, ‘This is fun, and easily, Reid remembers. She had the oppor- Encouraged by friends when it stops being fun, I’ll do something tunity to audition for the show in its early and family to take her pho- else.’” years, but in 1990 she was overwhelmed tography seriously, Reid ex- after shooting 72 one-hour episodes of “The hibited and sold her work, Unexpected success Tim and Daphne Show,” so she declined. created postcards of her im- She also had never planned to be an ac- Three years later, the opportunity arose ages, and published four Daphne Maxwell Reid and her husband, Tim Reid, tress, despite having participated as a again. The actress playing Vivian Banks books of doors from differ- are shown here at a 2014 reunion of television teenager in a group theater workshop in left, and Reid was asked to audition. ent travel destinations. sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati.” Married for 37 New York that became the Negro Ensem- “It took me two and a half weeks and After a few years of com- years, the couple serves on the boards of Rich- ble Company. about four auditions to get that part,” Reid mond nonprofits and continues to pursue creative See REID, page 7 endeavors, including their new clothing lines. “It was just fun,” Reid said. “A black recalled. “And I was so happy to get that woman could not make a living doing that job, I cried.” in the 60s, so I didn’t even think about it.” Reid loved working on “The Fresh Reid may not have chosen the acting Prince” for its last three seasons, and she field, but the acting field chose her. Ini- made connections with people who remain MAIL OR FAX FOR ✃ tially Reid scored her first television role a central part of her life decades later. Even on a 1979 NBC miniseries called “The today, fans who meet her ask, “Mind if I FREE INFORMATION Duke.” She worked with actor Robert call you Aunt Viv?” Conrad on that show for about a year be- She recently filmed a role in Harriet, an up- For free materials on housing communities and fore he moved to Los Angeles. coming film about Harriet Tubman directed real estate services, just complete and clip this When Reid’s marriage broke up a short by Kasi Lemmons, whom she knew in LA. coupon and mail or fax it to Fifty Plus. time later, the trajectory of her life For the past couple of years, she has ap- ❏ Beth Shalom Parkside(see ad on page 9) changed. 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City______State_____Zip______I’m making it sound because of the oppor- “I can run with them for a little bit, but Phone (day)______(evening)______tunities that presented themselves,” Reid I can’t carry the ball anymore.” E-mail______said. “Actors have to wait to be chosen.” Giving back Please tear out and mail this form to: A life partner Instead of acting, Reid has given much Fifty Plus, c/o The Beacon, P.O. Box 2227, FP9/19 A life-changing event occurred when of her time and gifts to the community. Silver Spring, MD 20915-2227 Reid reconnected with Tim Reid, an actor She served on the board of Virginia State or fax to (804) 673-5308 and director also working in L.A. The two University for eight years, as well as on 4 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com SEPTEMBER 2019 — FIFTYPLUS InnovationsTechnology & Tech startup aims to bring surveys to life By Margaret Foster company — not his first or last startup. By campaign via video. surveys provide “quantitative data,” such Allan Horlick enjoyed a whirlwind ca- his own admission, Horlick is “addicted to “That conversation morphed into a as how many people bought a product, reer as a television producer that had starting new businesses.” company we started called Voteand- they don’t provide “qualitative data,” the taken him from managing the NBC televi- Video.com,” Horlick said, which became kind of information you can gather from a sion station in Washington, D.C., to launch- His latest venture “the first iteration of what we’re doing focus group or a conversation. ing CNBC and NBC Asia from Hong In June, Horlick launched yet another now.” Videos that can convey a customer’s Kong, and then serving as president of new company, TalkBackTime, which al- The two started shopping their new body language, expression and tone of CNBC and NBC Europe, based in London. lows survey respondents to submit short idea to potential investors. Last year, they voice provide much more of the latter than When he turned 50, he decided to re- videos that flesh out their answers. received a significant financial investment a traditional written or telephone survey tire from all that, and return to America to Instead of just checking a box, people that enabled them to launch TalkBack- could ever capture. golf his days away in Florida. can use their smartphone, tablet or com- Time this past June. “To be able to look into the face of “I did that for about three months and I puter to submit a 30-second video of them- Companies who use the service pay a someone who probably is really happy went crazy,” said Horlick, now 71. “I tried selves and elaborate on an answer. monthly subscription fee. with you — or really mad at you — you’re retirement and I completely screwed it up.” The idea for TalkBackTime was born in Customer service surveys are very going to get a real sense of how they feel,” Instead, he headed back to the Wash- a local Starbucks. 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Your smartphone is your confidante, of X-Force Threat Intelligence at IBM Se- leadership at IDShield, an identity theft “You should never give out personal your hand-held connection to the world — curity, recently told Forbes. protection company. info or money unless you have initiated and one of your biggest vulnerabilities. Hackers can modify these ports to in- To protect yourself from using insecure the call,” Schifferle said. If you answer a Scammers can take advantage of day-to- stall malevolent software, or “malware,” Wi-Fi networks, adjust your phone settings call and realize it may be a scammer, hang day tasks that seem innocuous, such as on your phone. Once installed, it can to avoid auto-connecting to Wi-Fi. up, she advised. checking a bank balance or charging a transfer your phone’s data to hackers. The — Software: Hackers can exploit vul- If you suspect your personal informa- phone at a public USB port, to exploit per- hacked USB ports can also directly suck nerabilities in phone software. Schifferle tion has been stolen by scammers, file a sonal information for their profit. up your phone’s information. of the FTC suggests consumers routinely report with the FTC at identitytheft.gov. To keep that data safe, start by under- To avoid the risk, use your USB cord check for and download software updates — Phone number theft: Scammers standing the threats. Your phone has with your own charging block that can for their phones, because updates often in- are stealing phone numbers, which can three main areas of vulnerability: its hard- plug into a standard electrical outlet, or clude security patches. leave you vulnerable to identity theft. ware, its software and your phone num- use an external battery pack (which are The scam is clever: A malevolent actor ber. Each carries a risk, but there are convenient for recharging anywhere). Phone number scams calls your cellphone carrier pretending to steps you can take to mitigate them. For daily security, go beyond the four- There are two common ways that scam- be you, and after confirming some key in- digit passcode if possible, said Gary Davis, mers target your phone number: robocall formation, such as your mother’s maiden Hardware vulnerability chief consumer security evangelist at the scams and phone number theft. name, transfers your phone number to their A four-digit passcode alone isn’t enough cybersecurity company McAfee. — Robocalls: U.S. consumers fielded device. You may not find out this has hap- to secure your phone from intruders. “Passcodes aren’t as effective as biomet- nearly 48 billion robocalls in 2018, according pened until you go to make a call and find One weakness comes from the charg- rics, like fingerprint readers or facial recog- to an estimate from robocall blocking service that your SIM card has been deactivated. ing port. Think twice before plugging into nition software, because people can do YouMail. That was a 57% increase from 2017. Because phone numbers are often used a public USB jack for a quick charge at a shoulder surfing to see your passcode and A common scam comes from supposed as security keys, hackers may be able to cafe or airport. get into your phone if they steal it,” he said. representatives of the Social Security Ad- get into many other accounts once they “Any time you’re using a mobile port, ministration calling to say your benefits have access to your phone account. you can be vulnerable to viruses or mal- Software and network risks will be cut if you don’t give them your per- Make it harder for scammers to pene- ware if you’re sharing it with other people Scammers can also target your per- sonal information. trate your account by avoiding common who are plugging in their devices,” said sonal information using unsecured wire- If you get a call from a number you security questions, Davis said. “When you Lisa Schifferle, ID theft program manager less networks and software vulnerabilities. don’t recognize, don’t answer. That’s the set up your security questions and an- at the Federal Trade Commission. — Network risks: Be wary of public best way to ensure you don’t get caught swers, make sure you’re using really chal- Using a public charging port at an air- Wi-Fi networks. “We advise against using up in a phone scam. And know that gov- lenging questions that are going to be port is like “finding a toothbrush on the public Wi-Fi, but if you’re going to use it, ernment agencies like Social Security and hard for others to figure out.” side of the road and deciding to stick it in avoid logging in to sensitive accounts,” the IRS won’t call you out of the blue seek- —AP/NerdWallet

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IS ADDICTION FOREVER? A former opioid addict explains how it’s Health possible to overcome addictions Gut feelings: How food affects our mood By Uma Naidoo, M.D. rotransmitter associated with appetite, di- in the interactions between microbes (bac- Some examples of ultra-processed The human microbiome, or gut environ- gestion, mood, sleep and more.] teria), the gut lining and the immune system. foods are soda, sugary or savory pack- ment, is a community of different bacteria When someone is prescribed an antide- aged snack foods, packaged breads, buns that has co-evolved with humans to be ben- pressant such as a selective serotonin re- Ultra-processed foods and pastries, fish or chicken nuggets and eficial to both humans and the bacteria. uptake inhibitor (SSRI), the most common What we eat affects our gut environ- instant noodle soups. Researchers agree that an individual’s side effects are gut-related, and many peo- ment and increases our risk of diseases. It Researchers recommend “fixing the unique microbiome is created within the ple temporarily experience nausea, diar- can also affect our mood. food first” (in other words, what we eat) be- first 1,000 days of life, but there are things rhea or gastrointestinal problems. Ultra-processed foods contain sub- fore trying gut modifying-therapies (probi- you can do to alter your gut environment There is anatomical and physiologic stances extracted from food (such as sugar otics, prebiotics) to improve how we feel. throughout life. two-way communication between the gut and starch), added from food constituents They suggest eating whole foods and In the relatively new field of nutritional and brain via the vagus nerve. The gut- (hydrogenated fats), or made in a labora- avoiding processed and ultra-processed psychiatry, we help patients understand brain axis offers us a greater understand- tory (flavor enhancers, food colorings). foods, which we know cause inflammation how gut health and diet can positively or ing of the connection between diet and It’s important to know that ultra- and disease. negatively affect their mood. disease, including depression and anxiety. processed foods, such as fast foods, are man- When the balance between the good and ufactured to be extra tasty by the use of such Diet and depression How are gut and mood related? bad bacteria in our bodies is disrupted, dis- ingredients or additives, and are cost effec- A recent study suggests that eating a When we consider the connection be- eases may occur. Examples of such diseases tive to the consumer. Therefore, these foods healthy, balanced diet such as the tween the brain and the gut, it’s important include: inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), are very common in the typical Western diet. Mediterranean diet, and avoiding inflam- to know that 90% of serotonin receptors asthma, obesity, metabolic syndrome, dia- Some examples of processed foods are mation-producing foods, may be protec- are located in the gut. [Serotonin, some- betes, and cognitive and mood problems. canned foods, sugar-coated dried fruits times called a feel-good hormone, is a neu- For example, IBD is caused by dysfunction and salted meat products. See GUT FEELINGS, page 7 When your sense of smell lets you down By Eric Holbrook, M.D. a child last for decades, and are often in- Parkinson’s disease and tumors can also tients to regain the sense of smell after a We spend our days interacting with the tricately tied in with strong emotions. be associated with smell loss. respiratory infection-related loss or head world around us through our senses of In some cases, the loss of smell is com- injury. This recovery can take over a year, sight, sound and touch. Problem is fairly common plete (anosmia), while in other cases and can be so gradual that people have dif- But anyone who has developed com- Smell disorders affect 19% of the popu- there is only a partial loss (hyposmia). ficulty recognizing the change. plete nasal obstruction from an infection lation over the age of 20 and 25% of the In many instances where smell loss oc- If you experience any persistent change or severe allergies has experienced what population over 53. If smell loss from curs, remaining smells are distorted. in your sense of smell, visit your doctor. it’s like to be without one of our most aging alone is considered, one out of eight Most patients report that these distorted Some rare forms of smell disorders may basic senses: our sense of smell. people between 53 and 91 will be affected odors are unpleasant: “smoky,” “swamp- result from tumors in the brain, neurode- In other animals, the sense of smell is over a five-year period. like,” “musty,” “garbage” or “chemical- generative disease or infection. crucial for survival, reproduction and The detrimental effect of smell loss on like.” In addition, your doctor should talk to rearing of young. Although humans can flavor of food could significantly impact you about risks, such as depression and survive without smell, research has older adults, for whom diet and nutrition Treating the condition nutritional concerns that may stem from shown that losing the sense of smell neg- may already be a concern. In cases where smell loss results from loss of smell. atively impacts quality of life, even driving The sense of smell (olfaction) is de- sinus disease, doctors have had some suc- Ongoing scientific work is investigating some people toward clinical depression. pendent on millions of specialized nerve cess in treating the condition. Oral and top- how stem cells in the nose replace dying Just as other animals depend on their cells that are located in a deep protected ical steroids often provide relief. Sometimes olfactory nerve cells. In the future, we will sense of smell as an alarm system for dan- recess high in the nasal cavity. surgery is required to reduce the obstruc- be able to trigger these cells to make ger, we also depend on smell to warn us Remarkably, these nerve cells normally tion of odors to the sensory nerve cells. more neurons, or replace missing stem of such hazards as smoke from a fire, nat- die and are replaced throughout our life- Sinus disease usually requires long- cells to regenerate the neurons. ural gas leaks in the home or spoiled food. time. Therefore, the system has the capac- term management, and fluctuations in the Or we may be able to electrically stim- Also, the flavor of a meal depends heavily ity to repair itself after injury. But this isn’t ability to smell are common. ulate a sensation of smell using an artifi- on our ability to smell. always possible or complete. Unfortunately, people with loss of smell cial implant. Scents round out our experiences and The most common causes of prolonged resulting from head injury, upper respira- Eric Holbrook, M.D., is a contributor to are often integral parts of our memory of smell loss occur as a result of upper respi- tory infection or aging don’t often im- Harvard Health Publications. events. Memories of a perfume worn by ratory infection, head injury, chronic prove. © 2019 President and Fellows of Har- your spouse or the bread being baked at sinus disease and aging. However, other The natural ability of the olfactory sys- vard College. All rights reserved. Distrib- your grandmother’s house when you were conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, tem to repair itself allows for some pa- uted by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. FIFTYPLUS — SEPTEMBER 2019 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com | Fitness & Health 7

We should be careful about using food that disrupt the healthy bacteria in the to oatmeal or chia pudding. Gut feelings as the only treatment for mood, and when gut. Adding fermented foods such as kefir From page 6 we talk about mood problems, we are re- Instead of vegetable or fruit juice, consider (unsweetened), sauerkraut or kimchi can tive against depression. ferring to mild and moderate forms of de- increasing your intake of fresh fruits and be helpful to maintain a healthy gut. Another study outlines an Antidepres- pression and anxiety. vegetables. Frozen fruits without added Eat a balance of seafoods and lean poultry, sant Food Scale, which lists 12 antidepres- In other words, food is not going to im- sugars/additives are a good choice, too. and less red meat each week. sant nutrients related to the prevention and pact serious forms of depression and Eat enough fiber and include whole grains Add a range of colorful fresh fruits and treatment of depression. Some of the foods thoughts of suicide. Seek treatment in an and legumes in your diet. vegetables to your diet, and consider containing these nutrients are oysters, mus- emergency room or contact your doctor if Include probiotic-rich foods, such as plain choosing certain organic produce. sels, salmon, watercress, spinach, romaine you are experiencing thoughts about yogurt without added sugars. © 2019 President and Fellows of Har- lettuce, cauliflower and strawberries. harming yourself. To reduce sugar intake at breakfast, add vard College. All Rights Reserved. Distrib- A better diet can help, but it’s only one cinnamon to plain yogurt with berries, or uted by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. part of treatment. It’s important to note For a healthier gut and better mood that just like you cannot exercise out of a Eat whole foods and avoid packaged or MARK YOUR CALENDAR bad diet, you also cannot eat your way out processed foods, which are high in un- Sept. 19+ GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUP of feeling depressed or anxious. wanted food additives and preservatives Are you a grandparent or older family member who is raising a child? Meet other grandparents at the Kinship/Grandparent “I have no idea what comes next.” Reid Connection meeting every third Thursday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. This month’s Reid said, “But I’ll enjoy the journey.” meeting will be on Thurs., Sept. 19, at the Chesterfield Community From page 3 The Empty Plate Luncheon will take Development Building’s Multipurpose Room, 9800 Government Center Pkwy., posing images of doors, Reid started to re- place October 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 Chesterfield. Free childcare with advance registration. For more information, alize what doors symbolize for her: opportu- p.m. at Trinity Family Life Center, 3601 call (804) 768-7878 or email [email protected]. nity, curiosity and adventure. Dill Rd., Richmond. Proceeds support Throughout her life, Reid’s lighthearted vulnerable older adults in the Richmond DROP-IN BRIDGE curiosity has pushed her to pursue oppor- area. Ongoing Stop by and join a bridge game on Mondays, Sept. 9 through tunities that have led to adventure. During For more information, call (804) 343- Dec.16 from 1 to 3 p.m., and Wednesdays, Sept. 4 through this transitional stage of her life, she re- 3045, or complete and return the ticket mains willing to try new things. form on page B-4 of this issue. Dec.18 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free for 50+ adults. Games take place at the Huguenot Road Baptist Church, 10525 W. Huguenot Rd., Bon Air. Call (804) 748-1623 to register and use course #35820 (Mondays), 35821 Please tell our advertisers, (Wednesdays). Registration is not required but is encouraged. For more infor- mation on this and other courses, call (804) 212-8815 or visit “I saw you in Fifty Plus!” chesterfield.gov/activelifestyles. 8 Fitness & Health | www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com SEPTEMBER 2019 — FIFTYPLUS Steps to take to avoid the flu this year Q: During a recent visit I noticed —Washing your hands with soap and You may have a sore arm, a mild year. Older people in particular are at risk that my local pharmacy was advertis- water to reduce the spread of the flu and headache or other “flu-like” symptoms from the disease and its complications. ing the flu shot. Is it too other germs. If soap and after getting your vaccine, which some These days a lot of pharmacies offer no- early to get the vaccine? water are not available, you people mistakenly think is the flu. How- waiting flu shots right in the store, and What else can I do to pre- can use an alcohol-based ever, most people get the vaccine with many insurance programs cover most or vent getting the flu? hand sanitizer. minimal to no side effects. all of the cost. If you have questions, be A: It is not too early to re- —Covering your mouth “My friend got a flu shot and still got sure to ask your pharmacist. ceive your flu shot! Flu sea- and nose with a tissue when sick. The flu shot doesn’t work.” Carolyn Hill is a fourth-year Pharm.D son occurs during the fall coughing or sneezing It is possible to be exposed to the flu be- student at VCU School of Pharmacy. She and winter months and typi- —Avoid touching your fore getting the vaccine or after, during majored in biochemistry at the University of cally peaks between Decem- eyes, nose and mouth. The the two-week period that it takes the body Virginia. Her areas of interest include in- ber and February. flu is often spread by touch- to develop immune protection. Most peo- ternal medicine and critical care. After you receive the flu ing a surface that is contam- ple develop flu within one to four days Note: Fifty Plus’s parent publication, The shot, your body’s immune DR. RX inated and then touching after being in contact with the virus. If ex- Beacon, is sponsoring a free 50+Expo on system takes about two By Carolyn Hill your eyes, nose or mouth posed during these times, a person may Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Springfield Town weeks to fully respond and —Encouraging your loved get the flu. Center in Springfield, VA. Please come and for you to be protected. ones to get vaccinated Also, while the CDC and vaccine devel- bring your friends. Therefore, it is best to get vaccinated early There are a number of common mis- opers do their best to anticipate what At that event, Giant Pharmacy will be in the fall, before flu season begins. conceptions about the flu vaccine. Let’s types, or strains, of flu will be most com- providing the following vaccinations: flu The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) take a look at some. mon each year, there’s always a chance an (regular and high-dose versions); pneumo- recommend that most people get a flu vac- “The flu shot can give you the flu.” unexpected strain that wasn’t in the vac- nia, tetanus and shingles (the new Shingrix cine by the end of October. Flu shots have been designed so they cine becomes widespread. vaccine). The most important step to protecting do not cause the flu. Flu shots that are ad- “I got a flu shot last year. I don’t need Medicare and most insurances cover the against the flu is to get vaccinated. The ministered with a needle are currently one this year.” flu and pneumonia shots; the others may re- CDC recommends a flu shot each year for made in one of two ways: With influenza The CDC recommends a flu shot every quire a co-pay, depending on your insur- everyone six months of age and older. Be- (flu) viruses that have been killed, or with year even if the viruses that the vaccine ance. Please bring your Medicare and/or sides getting your flu shot, you can protect a single gene from the influenza virus, in- protects against have not changed. Your insurance card with you. yourself against the flu by: stead of the whole virus. body’s immune protection from the flu Also learn from our keynote speaker —Avoiding direct contact with others Both of these ways allow your body to vaccine decreases over time, so getting a about Virginia’s new regulations allowing who are sick safely produce an immune response to vaccine each year is the best way to pro- for medical cannabis and CBD oil in appro- —Staying home if you are sick to pre- protect you from the flu without actually tect yourself from the flu. priate cases. See back page for more infor- vent spreading the flu to others making you sick. Many people get sick from the flu each mation about the 50+Expo. FIFTYPLUS — SEPTEMBER 2019 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com | Fitness & Health 9 A guide to grains for eating healthily By Heidi McIndoo wide array of microwaveable pouches and —Don’t be heavy handed while dishing one cup. Stick to the unflavored and sprin- Grains can be confusing. We hear “eat cups on the market. out. Most serving sizes for these are one kle on your favorite spices or drizzle with more whole grains” and then “cut out But how do these “instant grains” com- cup. While this is a decent amount for a a bit of maple syrup. grains.” What should we actually be doing? pare to traditionally prepared grains? side dish, it may be less than you are used Reprinted with permission from Environ- Grains are loaded with nutrients, in- Should they be included in a healthy eat- to when compared to serving out of a mental Nutrition, a monthly publication of cluding B vitamins and carbohydrates, ing plan? large pot of rice or other grain. Belvoir Media Group, LLC. 1-800-829- your body’s main source of energy. As long as you stick to the basic grains, —Sweetness. Flavored instant oats can 5384, EnvironmentalNutrition.com. In addition, whole grains such as oats those without flavors or seasonings added, provide substantial amounts of sugar. © 2019 Belvoir Media Group. Distrib- and brown rice are good sources of fiber, instant grains are comparable to traditional Some have nearly 5 teaspoons of sugar in uted by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. protein and even more vitamins and min- grains, nutritionally speaking. In fact, being erals. It’s recommended that at least half able to heat up a pouch of brown rice or of your daily grains be whole grains. steel cut oats in 60 to 90 seconds, versus the longer simmering process of traditional Our quick guide Eat, but don’t overdo cooking, may make including them in your The concern with grains isn’t so much diet much easier. that they aren’t nutritious. It’s the quantity to grains consumed. A serving of up to one cup of Helpful hints Amaranth: Technically a seed, ama- or Khorasan wheat, is twice the size of grains provides beneficial nutrients. How- Keep these ideas in mind the next time ranth is high in protein and contains modern wheat and is high in protein. ever larger servings may contain more calo- you pick up some instant grains: many vitamins and minerals. Millet: Found in bread, millet con- ries than needed daily from the grain group. —Season yourself. Flavored savory Barley: Try traditional pearl barley tains calcium, iron and zinc. It has a low Grains are pretty easy to prepare — grains can be full of sodium. Your best bet in soups or as a base for a stir-fry. glycemic index, so it’s good for diabet- boil a liquid, add the grain, simmer — ta is buying them plain and adding your own Brown rice: Always a better choice ics. da! These days it’s even easier with the sodium-free herbs and spices. over white rice due to its fiber content, Quinoa: These tiny protein-packed brown rice also contains magnesium and grains, which resemble couscous, are MARK YOUR CALENDAR selenium. delicious cold or hot.

Sept. 26 AGING IN AMERICA Buckwheat: Despite its name, this Teff: Widely used in Ethiopian flat- Find out more about how to cope with loss as we age at a seed is gluten-free. Try it in pancakes. bread, teff is gaining popularity in the free session on Thurs., Sept. 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Farro: Like a rounded version of D.C. area for its sourdough-like taste. brown rice, farro contains protein, Wheatberry: This unprocessed The public lecture will be held at Lucy Corr Village, Mast Auditorium, 6800 magnesium and iron. wheat grain contains bran and vitamin B. Lucy Corr Blvd., Chesterfield. For more information, call (804) 768-7878. Kamut: The ancient grain Kamut, —Margaret Foster

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Oct. 5 OUTDOOR FESTIVAL AND Parkinson’s Wellness Workshop PARADE Join the fun at an outdoor festival Research & Technology with Parkinson’s and parade on Mountain Road in Tuesday, October 22nd Glen Allen. You’ll find arts and 10:00AM to 2:30PM crafts, a business fair and live (Registration begins at 9:30AM)

music. Glen Allen Day is scheduled This workshop includes guest speakers, lunch, roundtable discussions for Sat., Oct. 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 and concludes with movement. p.m. The free event is located at Meadow Farm, 3400 Mountain Rd., Glen Allen. For more information, Beth Sholom Senior Living Community call (804) 652-1422. at Parkside Assisted Living Sara Belle November Auditorium A DAY WITH 1550 John Rolfe Parkway „ Richmond, VA 23238 Oct. 6 CLASSIC CORVETTES Who Should Attend? Want to see or drive historic People with Parkinson’s Disease, Corvettes? Stop by Deep Run Park including young onset, for a presentation on Chevy caregivers, and health professionals. Corvettes, part of the Sunday Afternoon with the Classics series, on Sun., Oct. 6, from 1 to 5 p.m. For more details or to register, Drive your antique car to Deep Run bethsholomparkinsonsworkshop2019.eventbrite.com Park (9900 Ridgefield Pkwy., or call (804) 750-2183. Henrico) in a “mini cruise-in” from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Examples of all Corvette generations will be on dis- play. For more information, call This workshop is FREE and sponsored by Beth Sholom Lifecare Community’s Push for Parkinson’s Program (804) 652-3407. which is supported by an Impact Grant from the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond.

GARDENS & PARKSIDE ASSISTED LIVING |WOODS APARTMENT LIVING |HEALTHCARE CENTER |OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION CLINIC|GENERATIONS HOME HEALTH 10 Fitness & Health | www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com SEPTEMBER 2019 — FIFTYPLUS How to find the right post-hospital care By Eleanor Laise post-acute care. cluding those who have traumatic brain ment of Health and Human Services’ Of- For patients and their families, a hospital A study published by the National Bu- injury or need prolonged mechanical ven- fice of Inspector General. stay can be a confusing and stressful time. reau of Economic Research (NBER), for tilation, may be sent to long-term-care The harm rate was substantially higher But for hospitalized Medicare beneficiaries example, called long-term-care hospitals hospitals. than that of hospitals, nursing homes and who are very sick or have complex needs, “a case study in waste,” finding that pa- Because of a regulatory quirk, Medicare rehabilitation hospitals — and over half of the question of where to go after the hospi- tients discharged to these facilities owe under certain circumstances pays long- those events were preventable, according tal may be even more difficult. more money out of pocket but don’t spend term-care hospitals much higher rates than to the report. Patients who need continued care after less time in institutional care or have bet- other post-acute care providers — and re- The higher rate of harm can be partly a hospital stay are destined for “post-acute ter outcomes as a result. cent studies question whether the quality of explained by the fact that patients have care” — skilled nursing or therapy serv- care is worth the extra cost. longer stays in long-term-care hospitals. ices that may be provided by long-term- A significant number need it In 2014, the average long-term-care hos- The rate of harm per 1,000 days was still care hospitals, nursing homes, inpatient About 40% of Medicare beneficiaries who pital stay was 26 days and cost Medicare higher in long-term-care hospitals than in rehab facilities or home health agencies. are discharged from a hospital receive post- $36,000 — three times as much as the av- rehab hospitals or nursing homes, the in- When it comes to picking the right acute care, which costs Medicare about $60 erage skilled-nursing-facility stay, which spector general found, but lower than in post-acute care provider, however, pa- billion a year, according to the Medicare spanned 25 days, according to the NBER acute-care hospitals. tients and their loved ones are often left Payment Advisory Commission. paper. “It’s clear from the study that long-term- largely on their own. They may also be The quality of that care is critical: A Patients discharged to a long-term-care care hospitals can do better,” and the indus- under intense deadline pressure, as a hos- bungled transition to a lower-quality hospital also owe an additional $2,420 out try is working to improve performance, pital discharge can come with less than a provider could mean more days in the fa- of pocket, but they get no clear benefit, the said Lane Koenig, policy and research di- day’s notice. cility, deteriorating health, and a return study found. A long-term-care hospital rector at the National Association of Long Asking the doctor or hospital staff for trip to the hospital. stay doesn’t improve patients’ odds of re- Term Hospitals, an industry group. guidance may be of little use. Medicare Patients with serious health conditions turning home within 90 days or reduce Given that long-term-care hospitals rules prevent hospitals from making spe- should understand the types of post-acute their mortality risk, according to the treat very sick patients, “the risks have to cific post-acute care recommendations. care providers that operate in their area study. go up,” said Dr. John Votto, the associa- And “there’s not a lot of clinical consen- and plan in advance when possible, re- tion’s chief medical officer. But in its own sus about what setting is right for what pa- searching local facilities’ quality of care, High rate of injury study, the industry found that a long-term- tients,” said Brian McGarry, a postdoctoral special services provided and potential What’s more, nearly half of Medicare care hospital stay may improve outcomes fellow at Harvard Medical School. out-of-pocket costs. patients in long-term-care hospitals suf- for some patients, Koenig said. Recent studies, meanwhile, raise new Here’s a look at the issues facing the fered harm resulting from their medical As for the overall cost, he said, patients questions about the cost and quality of sickest Medicare patients and tips for nav- care, such as pressure ulcers or infections who wind up in these facilities are also more care in long-term-care hospitals, where igating post-hospital care: caused by contaminated equipment, ac- some of the sickest patients are sent for Some of the most complex patients, in- cording to a 2018 report by the Depart- See POST-HOSPITAL, page 11 FIFTYPLUS — SEPTEMBER 2019 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com | Fitness & Health 11

tional Medicare patient stays — and patients If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, overall star rating, people shopping for post- Post-hospital with complex needs can be discharged rel- you’ll want to choose a provider that’s acute care should pay particular attention to From page 10 atively quickly to a long-term-care hospital. within your plan’s network to control your the short-stay rating and some of the quality expensive in the 90 days before they enter In some cases, a long-term-care hospital is out-of-pocket costs. measures that comprise it, McGarry said, post-acute care. “These patients are sick and simply a separate wing or floor of an acute- When possible, start planning early. such as the percentage of short-stay resi- expensive no matter where they go,” he said. care hospital, so “you’re rolling the patient to “Do some research on post-acute care dents who were rehospitalized. this different facility that is in the same build- providers while you’re well,” Rogut sug- Ask whether the facilities on your short Plan ahead if possible ing, and suddenly Medicare is making much gested. Medicare.gov offers comparison list provide any specialized services you The choice of a post-acute care provider larger payments,” said Neale Mahoney, an tools for long-term-care hospitals, nursing might need, such as on-site dialysis or de- can be daunting even for healthcare ex- economics professor at the University of homes, inpatient rehab facilities and home mentia care, said Kristina Ramos-Callan, perts. Lynn Rogut, director of quality meas- Chicago Booth School of Business and co-au- health agencies. program manager at the United Hospital urement and care transformation at thor of the NBER paper. Recent changes to Medicare’s Nursing Fund. If there’s no dialysis available for a the United Hospital Fund, a New York non- The hospital industry says it’s focused on Home Compare tool make it more useful patient who needs it, she said, “a family profit focused on improving healthcare, was treating patients in the right setting at the for people researching post-acute care member is going to have to do a lot of co- a caregiver for her mother, father and aunt right time. “We support a patient-centered providers. In April, the Centers for ordination of transport between the facil- for more than a decade. Yet no hospital staff approach regarding the timing of dis- Medicare and Medicaid Services created ity and a dialysis center and back again.” ever had a detailed discussion with her about charges,” said Rochelle Archuleta, policy di- a separate quality rating for short-stay © 2019 The Kiplinger Washington Edi- how to choose post-acute care, she said. rector at the American Hospital Association. nursing home residents. tors, Inc. Distributed by Tribune Content At one point, her father was given 24- In recent years, many hospitals have es- Rather than focusing on a nursing home’s Agency, LLC. hours’notice of hospital discharge, and tablished networks of preferred post-acute she was handed a list of 30 facilities care providers. Patients and families should MARK YOUR CALENDAR in Palm Beach County, Fla. — an area un- ask, “What criteria do you use to make this RELIVE THE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO familiar to her. “I’m sitting there paralyzed preferred provider list?” Koenig said. Oct. 8+ Do you remember Johnny Dollar and Little Orphan Annie? In in the hospital room,” she said, “thinking, October, the On the Air Radio Players will present a live radio ‘Now what am I going to do?’” Choices may be limited show of original scripts from the early days of radio. Come join Under Medicare regulations, hospitals No matter what guidance you receive the audience at two free tapings on Tues. and Wed., Oct. 8 and 9, at 7:30 are required to provide beneficiaries a list from the hospital, understand your rights. p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Rd., Glen Allen. of nearby post-acute care providers, but If you have traditional Medicare, you have For more information, call (804) 501-5138. they generally can’t recommend specific the freedom to choose any post-acute care providers. provider that participates in Medicare — LIVE MUSIC IN HENRICO Playing a mix of jazz, bluegrass and rock and roll, the band Hospitals may have a financial incentive theoretically. Oct. 12 The Whiskey Rebellion will play at the Henrico Theatre, 305 E. to discharge patients to a long-term-care In reality, your options may be limited Nine Mile Rd., Henrico, on Sat., Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. Tickets are hospital when that’s an option, researchers by the availability of beds and the fact that $10. For more information, call (804) 652-1460. say. Hospitals typically receive a lump-sum providers don’t have an obligation to ac- payment, regardless of how long a tradi- cept every patient that’s referred to them.

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Call today about move-in specials Imperial Plaza - A Richmond Tradition or to tour our community! 1717 Bellevue Ave | Richmond, VA 23227 866.509.7360 | www.ipseniorliving.com 12 Fitness & Health | www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com SEPTEMBER 2019 — FIFTYPLUS Is true recovery from addiction possible? By Peter Grinspoon then lifelong abstinence from all poten- every year, and buprenorphene (Suboxone) consumption without developing an AUD I am now 11 years into recovery from tially addictive substances is one’s only which is a widely-accepted treatment for opi- [alcohol use disorder].” my battle with opiate addiction, and I have hope of salvation. (Many hold that an ad- oid use disorder. One study published in JAMA in 2014 always been fascinated with two related diction can be to either a substance or a I have come to believe that an uncom- showed that, “As compared with those who questions: Is there truly such a thing as an process: gambling, eating, video game promising “abstinence-only” model is a do not recover from an SUD, people who re- “addictive personality,” and do people sub- playing, Internet use, sex, work, religion, holdover from the very beginnings of the cover have less than half the risk of devel- stitute one addiction for another? exercise or compulsive spending.) recovery movement, almost 100 years oping a new SUD. Contrary to clinical lore, The avoidance tactic seemed to make ago, and our understanding has greatly achieving remission does not typically lead The addictive personality myth sense, as a person would have the same evolved since then. to drug substitution, but rather is associated The writer and television personality An- lifelong predispositions to an addiction: The concepts of addiction and recovery with a lower risk of new SUD onset.” thony Bourdain, who killed himself last Genetic makeup, childhood traumas, diag- that made sense in 1935, when Alcoholics The authors of this study suggest that year, was criticized by some for recreation- noses of anxiety or depression — all of Anonymous was founded, and which have factors such as “coping strategies, skills ally using alcohol and cannabis, in what which could plausibly set them up to be- been carried on by tradition, might not and motivation of individuals who recover was seemingly a very controlled and re- come addicted to, say, alcohol, once they still hold true in the modern age of neuro- from an SUD may protect them from the sponsible manner, decades after he quit have put in the hard work to get their chemistry and functional MRIs. onset of a new SUD.” heroin and cocaine. heroin addiction under control. That said, mutual help groups today do In other words, by making the life-af- Was this a valid criticism? Can a person In medical terms, different addictions have a place in some people’s recovery firming transition from addicted to recov- who was addicted to drugs or alcohol in can have a common final pathway in the and they can encourage the work of ered, we gain a recovery “toolbox” that their teens safely have a glass of wine with mesolimbic dopamine system (the reward changing and maintaining change. helps us navigate life’s challenges and dinner in their middle age? system of our brain), so it is logical that stresses in a healthier way. It depends on which model of addiction the body might try to find a second path- Ways to avoid new addictions We learn to connect with people, push and recovery you subscribe to. If you are way to satisfy these hungry neurotrans- No one definitively knows the answer our egos aside, and to ask for help if we a traditionalist who believes that addic- mitters if the first one is blocked — a about whether people substitute addic- need it. We might respond by exercising tions last a lifetime, that people readily “cross-addiction.” tions. According to the National Institute or calling a friend. As such, we substitute substitute addictions, and that people have While in rehab, though, I was told a lot on Drug Abuse, “A previous substance use addictions with healthier activities that ingrained “addictive personalities,” the an- of other things that turned out to have no disorder is a risk factor for future develop- perform the function that the drink or swer is: absolutely not. This would be play- basis in scientific evidence. For example, ment of substance use disorder (SUD).” drug used to. ing with fire. I was told on a daily basis that “a drug is a On the other hand, “it is also possible During my 90 days in rehab, it was drug is a drug.” that someone who once had an SUD but People grow and change forcefully impressed upon me that addic- This mentality doesn’t allow for a differ- doesn’t currently have one has a balance We continue to add to our coping skills tions are routinely substituted, and that if ence between, for example, the powerful opi- of risk and protective genetic and environ- one is ever addicted to any substance, ate fentanyl, which kills thousands of people mental factors that could allow for alcohol See ADDICTION, page 13

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VPA- Richmond 804-687-4793 visitingphysicians.com FIFTYPLUS — SEPTEMBER 2019 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com | Fitness & Health 13 Sweet and spicy Indian turkey burgers Sweet, spicy, fruity and jammy, mango We piled on some crunchy red onion 4 hamburger buns, toasted if desired Season patties with salt. Heat oil in 12- chutney is a powerhouse ingredient com- for its savory allium flavor and sprigs of 4 leaves Bibb or Boston lettuce inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until mon in Indian cuisine that can liven up cilantro for a final fresh note. 1/4 cup mango chutney shimmering. Transfer patties to skillet, divot even the most mild-mannered of dishes. Be sure to use 93% lean ground turkey, 1/2 red onion, sliced thin side up, and cook until well browned on first We first tried packing some chutney not 99% fat-free ground turkey breast, or 12 fresh cilantro sprigs, trimmed and side, 4 to 6 minutes. Flip patties, reduce heat into our Classic Turkey Burgers by mix- the burgers will be tough. cut into 2-inch pieces to medium-low, and continue to cook until ing it with the ground turkey, but the chut- browned on second side and meat registers ney’s high sugar content caused the Spiced Turkey Burgers with Directions: 160 degrees F, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer burg- patties to burn. Simply moving the chut- Mango Chutney Break ground turkey into small pieces ers to platter and let rest for 5 minutes. ney from inside the burger to on top of it Servings: 4 in large bowl. Add melted butter or mar- Spread mayo or yogurt on bun bottoms solved the problem. Start to finish: 45 minutes garine, Worcestershire, garam masala, and arrange lettuce on top. Serve burgers To complement the chutney, we added cayenne, and pepper and gently knead on buns, topped with chutney, onion, and some garam masala (a popular Indian Ingredients: with hands until well combined. cilantro. spice mixture) to the ground turkey, as 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey Divide turkey mixture into 4 equal por- Nutrition information per serving: 457 well as a pinch of cayenne for a little fire. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or mar- tions, then gently shape each portion into calories; 208 calories from fat; 23 g. fat (7 Stirring a little melted butter into the garine, melted and cooled 3/4-inch-thick patty. Using your finger- g. saturated; 0 g. trans fats); 121 mg. cho- turkey mixture prevented the meat from 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce tips, press center of each patty down until lesterol; 787 mg. sodium; 31 g. carbohy- drying out during cooking, and some 1 teaspoon garam masala about 1/2-inch-thick, creating slight drate; 1 g. fiber; 4 g. sugar; 32 g. protein. Worcestershire sauce added extra flavor. 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper divot. — America’s Test Kitchen A little mayonnaise generally goes a long 1/4 teaspoon pepper way on a burger, but you can opt for creamy 1/2 teaspoon table salt MARK YOUR CALENDAR Greek yogurt instead, which nicely comple- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil FREE FOLK FESTIVAL ments the other components. 1/4 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt Oct. 11+ This year’s popular Richmond Folk Festival will take place on

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INDOOR BADMINTON beta-amyloid oligomers give rise to inflam- oligomers in the brain and thus provide an Sept. 16+ mation, though the relationship between early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s before the Watch the birdie! Join drop-in badminton games on Mondays the two is not absolutely clear. symptoms appear. It is important to note that none of the Second, research is already under way from 2 to 4 p.m. Free for 50+ adults at the Huguenot Road Baptist Church, other forms of beta-amyloid monomers, to develop a treatment that will trap and fibrils or plaques is associated in any way remove the toxic beta-amyloid oligomers 10525 W. Huguenot Rd., Bon Air. For more information, call (804) 212-8815 with inflammation, and they are therefore before they have a chance to do further or visit chesterfield.gov/activelifestyles. To register, call (804) 748-1623 and not contributors to the development of damage. This sounds very promising and Alzheimer’s. gives us every reason to be hopeful. use course #35819. Registration is encouraged but not required. Veena J. Alfred, Ph.D., is a Certified De- Aiming for a new target mentia Practitioner and CEO/Administra- The new approach to stopping Alzheimer’s tor of AlfredHouse Assisted Living. FIFTYPLUS — SEPTEMBER 2019 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com B-1

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Executive Director’s Calendar of Events Message Dr. Thelma Bland Watson Community Conversations for Caregivers Executive Director, Senior Connections, Decluttering and Downsizing – nett at (804) 200-6038 or email The Capital Area Agency on Aging You Can’t Take It With You [email protected]. Tuesday, September 17 Appointments are limited and are filled on a 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. first-come, first-served basis. Senior Connections Empty Plate Luncheon: 24 East Cary Street Aging in America: Coping Richmond, VA 23219 with Loss, Dying & Death in Thanks to Sponsors Having too much stuff can impede people Later Life from relocating or getting services into Thursday, September 26 and Supporters their homes. This fun interactive presen- 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. tation explores why stuff is so important Lucy Corr Village On October 2, 2019, we will hold our 16th Annual Empty Plate for some people, and teaches practical, Main Auditorium Luncheon and Recognition Program at Trinity Family Life Cen- easy-to-follow tips on downsizing and 9800 Lucy Corr Blvd. ter. This event is made possible through the generosity of our decluttering. Lunch will be provided at Chesterfield, VA 23832 sponsors and supporters. no cost. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Presented by The Chesterfield Council on This year marks the 16th Anniversary of our Empty Plate Cam- Limited to first 25 to register. Please reg- Aging’s Caregiver Committee paign. We recognize our major sponsors Bon Secours, Dominion, ister by Friday, September 13 by calling For Professionals and Caregivers Wells Fargo, Genworth and Mr. G. Gilmer Minor, III. We have (804) 672-4498 or visiting the Senior FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC many new sponsors joining this year and we are very grateful. Connections website at seniorcon- 2.5 CEU’s for professionals – This year’s guest speaker is Mrs. Daphne Maxwell Reid, 2018 netions-va.org. For more information, Cost $21 for CEU credits Christmas Mother for the City of Richmond, acclaimed actress contact Dee Caras at [email protected]. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and all and community advocate. attendees must sign in. This year’s Eva Teig Hardy Award for Outstanding Corporate Wills Clinic Service will be presented to Williams Mullen, for its pro bono Tuesday, September 24 A Caregiver’s Roadmap legal assistance provided by Andy Nea. Mr. Nea has provided 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 9 legal documents to hundreds of older adults in the Greater Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc. 2:00 p.m. Richmond area for many years. 101 W Broad St. Heritage Public Library – Charles City The Phoebe and Frank Hall Award for Humanitarian Service Richmond, VA 23220 Branch to Older Virginians will be presented to Mrs. Rita Randolph, Do- Legal life planning documents prepared 10790 Courthouse Road minion Energy, and Ms. Wilda M. Ferguson, former Commis- for free for qualified individuals. Charles City, VA 23230 If you are providing care to another sioner on Aging for the Commonwealth of Virginia. To confirm eligibility and sign up, interested person, come learn and share with With anticipated proceeds from this year’s luncheon, we will be individuals should complete an intake ques- others who are also on this journey. able to fill more empty plates for needy seniors and caregivers tionnaire with CVLAS and/or call Lisa Ben- who often have no other sources of assistance. We will be able to assist them with meals, rides, home care and other critical needs. The generosity of our contributors gives much hope for the future. Therefore, as we prepare for this year’s luncheon, we extend special thanks to those who have already contributed to our Empty Plate Campaign. We also extend a special invitation to others who may wish to contribute to this important effort before October 2, 2019. Your contributions will enable us to reach our goal of $150,000 that is needed to fill the empty plates of older adults and care- givers in our communities. You may contribute on our website or send your checks to Senior Connections, CAAA at 24 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Please be sure to save the date for this year’s 16th Annual Empty Plate Luncheon and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. We look forward to having you with us. Thanks for helping us fill “empty plates” this year and into the future! B-2 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com Senior Connections SEPTEMBER 2019 — FIFTYPLUS

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 INTERGENERATIONAL PLAY IT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 VCU GERONTOLOGY + ACTIVE FORWARD HARVEST FESTIVAL AGING WEEK CELEBRATION FLASHBACK FIELD DAY TIME: 10 a.m. - Noon FUN AT THE FAIRGROUNDS TIME: 3 - 5 p.m. TIME: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. PLACE: Deep Run Recreation Center - TIME: 8:30 a.m. – Noon PLACE: Genworth Financial PLACE: Southside Community Center 9900 Ridgefield Parkway PLACE: Chesterfield 6620 W. Broad Street, Building 4 - 6255 Old Warwick Road County Fairgrounds - Hosted by Greater Richmond Age Sponsored by United Health Care. NORTHSIDE FAMILY YMCA 10300 Courthouse Road Wave. NUTRITION FOR THE Sponsored by Anthem Inc. DIVERSITY AND AGING ACTIVE AGING FILM FESTIVAL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 TIME: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 TIME: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. PLACE: 4207 Old Brook Road PLACE: RVA Triangle Players SWIFT CREEK FAMILY YMCA Sponsored by Aetna. FUN FIT FRIDAY HEALTH FAIR 1300 Altamont Avenue TIME: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. TIME: 10 a.m. - noon

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 PLACE: Hotchkiss Community Center - PLACE: 15800 Hampton Park Drive TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 701 East Brookland Park Boulevard INTERGENERATIONAL SHADY GROVE FAMILY YMCA MOVIE MATINEE ANNUAL HEALTHY ADULT DAY TIME: 10 a.m. - Noon TIME: 8:30 a.m. - noon PLACE: Henrico Theater 11255 Nuckols Road Featured: Mabel Fountain, PLACE: 305 E. Nine Mile Road 2019 Active Aging Week Chair and Sponsored by Anthem Model/Project Homes employee. HealthKeepers Plus.

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SCIENCE FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART VISIT THE YMCA FOR FREE DATE: Thursday, October 3 YMCA branches are FREE to ages 55 and up on TIME: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. September 29 - October 5. PLACE: Science Museum of Virginia - 2500 W Broad Street FREE for low income seniors. Lunch included. YMCA WELLNESS DAY RSVP: To register, please call Britt Thurman at 804.864.1543 Walmart Health & Wellness will be offering YMCA branches by Monday, September 30. complimentary vision, blood pressure and glucose screenings. In addition, they will offer flu, pneumonia and tetanus vaccinations. Visit your Y branch for more information. FIFTYPLUS — SEPTEMBER 2019 Senior Connections www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com B-3

Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging Overview of Empty Plate Luncheon and Campaign

What is the Empty Plate Campaign? event attendees. ice to Older Virginians and the Mary C. five times the rate of the overall popula- This is a collaborative fundraising activity The Empty Plate Luncheon and Cam- Payne Memorial Leadership Award. In tion. and community educational event. From paign: 2019, the Eva Teig Hardy award will be Even today, organizations that serve the 2003 to 2015, the event was co-chaired by Recognizes the health, security and in- presented to Attorney Andy Nea and needs of older people lack the resources the Honorable Eva Teig Hardy and the dependence needs of older adults and Williams Mullins law firm for generous required to address existing demand for Honorable Frank Hall. The 2016 Annual persons with disabilities and their fami- pro bono assistance to older adults. their services. That service gap is destined Event was dedicated to the memory of lies. Each event includes greetings from to widen as more of our population ages. Mr. Hall. From 2016 to 2018, the annual Raises awareness of the dramatically state and local officials, and participants A major need is for health/wellness, food event was co-chaired by Mrs. Hardy and increasing need for services for people of from various agency programs are in at- assistance and nutritional supports. Mrs. Phoebe Hall. all walks of life who, as we live longer, tendance. The Empty Plate Campaign gives donors In 2013, the Phoebe and Frank Hall Hu- need support from community agencies. Cost: $60 for individuals. Contribu- the opportunity to fill 12 empty plates for manitarian Award for Service to Vintage Raises funds to expand/extend pro- tions are welcome and Sponsorships every $60 contributed. In the Richmond re- Virginians was established and has been grams of Senior Connections, The Capital range from $600 to $10,000. gion, 80 percent of all older citizens who live presented to the following individuals: Area Agency on Aging. How can people get more details and at home depend exclusively on family mem- 2013: Thelma Bland Watson, Executive register? bers, friends or neighbors for the support Director, Senior Connections Details about this year’s Visit www.seniorconnections-va or and assistance they need. These families 2014: Mrs. Sherry Peterson, Retired Ex- event call (804) 343-3045 for Angie Phelon, and seniors are supported by Senior Con- ecutive Director, Alzheimer’s Association Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 [email protected]. nections and community partners such as 2015: Mrs. Nancy Nagle Bolio, Retired Location: Trinity Family Life Center, FeedMore, Inc. Assistant to Mr. Hall 3601 Dill Road, Richmond, at 11:30 a.m. Why an Empty Plate We see an unprecedented opportunity 2016: Mr. Felix Sarfo-Kantanka, Do- with lunch and awards. Campaign? and need for a stepped-up community minion Energy Past speakers have included Congress- Thanks to advances in healthcare and response here — to build our capacity as 2017: Ms. Okpil Kim, Korean American man Bobby Scott, Mr. Hugh Gouldthorpe, greater awareness of the factors con- individuals and as communities to build Community Retired Vice President (head cheerleader) of tributing to health and longevity, people and sustain the quality of life for people 2018: Dr. Ayn Welleford, Department of Communications for Owens & Minor, Com- today are living longer than ever and need throughout their lives. Gerontology, VCU missioner Jim Rothrock of Virginia Depart- more assistance. In 2019, two awards will be presented: ment for Aging and Rehabilitative Services The 76 million members of the “Baby Who benefits from the event to Mrs. Rita Randolph and Ms. Wilda Fer- (DARS), the late Mr. Tony Lineberry (Disabil- Boom” generation now reaching retire- – where does the money go? guson. ities Advocate), Mr. Mark Gordon, CEO of ment age are creating all kinds of positive Proceeds from the Empty Plate Cam- The 2019 event will be dedicated to the Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, the Hon- impacts in our communities…AND will put paign will be used to support critical memory of Mrs. Phoebe Hall. The highlight orable Eva Teig Hardy, Mr. Gilmer Minor, III, unprecedented pressure on the institu- needs of older adults and caregivers. of the event will be the presentation of the Mr. Victor Branch and Mrs. Phoebe Hall. tions and organizations that deliver the ad- Funds are used for hospital to home care 2019 Phoebe and Frank Hall Humanitarian Awards are annually presented to indi- vice and services needed by older people. transitions, meals, rides, medications, Award for Service to Older Virginians. viduals who have made significant contri- In Virginia alone, the percentage of our home care, guardianship assistance and The event will also focus on the serv- butions to improve the quality of life for population over age 60 will grow by more to support volunteer opportunities. ices provided with proceeds from the older adults, caregivers and families. than 50 percent in the next 20 years — by Proceeds help to improve the overall event. Many “empty plates” are filled each These include the Eva Teig Hardy Award which time, there will be 2 million Virgini- health and wellbeing of vulnerable older year for needy older adults and caregivers for Corporate Service, the Phoebe and ans in this age bracket. AND the number adults in the Richmond Metropolitan Re- thanks to the generosity of sponsors and Frank Hall Humanitarian Award for Serv- of those ages 85 and older will grow at gion. This Year’s Award Recipients Phoebe & Frank Hall President and CEO of Dominion Energy’s the community more attuned to older peo- He is the recipient of the Richmond Bar Power Delivery Group. “She has been with ple and their needs.” During her years of Association’s John C. Kenny Pro Bono Humanitarian Award the EnergyShare program every step of service with the state Aging Department Award, the Greater Richmond Bar Asso- the way, and she embodies our commit- (1979 to 1989), she witnessed Senior Con- ciation’s Benjamin Lacy Pro Bono Award, Mrs. Rita J. ment to the community.” The program has nections’ visibility grow, and the Agency’s the Virginia Bar Association’s Roger D. Randolph helped more than 860,000 since it began. credibility along with it, allowing Seniors Groot Pro Bono Award and the Virginia Rita J. Randolph is Randolph has been a member of the Connections to become a stronger advo- State Bar’s Lewis F. Powell, Jr., Pro Bono the EnergyShare pro- board of directors of Senior Connections, cate for seniors. Award, for providing legal services to the gram manager at Do- The Capital Area on Aging, for many years. Wilda Ferguson also served in Executive poor and underserved. Mr. Nea has also minion Energy, where She firmly believes this journey has rein- positions with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Vir- received awards for his pro bono services she has worked since forced her belief that “little becomes much ginia and Westminster Canterbury. Early from CancerLINC, Habitat for Humanity 1979. when you place it in the Master’s hands.” in her career, Ms. Ferguson served as City and Senior Connections. EnergyShare, the company’s year-round After 40 years of service at Dominion Manager for Manassas, Virginia. Mr. Nea has created a program to pro- energy assistance program, helps qualifying Energy, Rita was blessed to retire October vide simple life planning documents to customers with bill payment assistance, free 1. She is looking forward to enjoying her Eva Teig Hardy Award low-income seniors, veterans, at-risk energy-saving weatherization upgrades, family and anticipating the next chapter. moms and recovering addicts. Through and education outreach. Randolph oversees for Corporate Service clinics staffed by volunteer lawyers and nearly 100 contracted health and human Ms. Wilda M. Ferguson assisted by either law students or com- service agencies that partner with Virginia The Virginia Department for Aging and G. Andrew munity volunteers, thousands of individ- and North Carolina’s service territory. Rehabilitative Services (DARS) adminis- Nea, Jr. uals have been provided with a simple Working through EnergyShare has ters state funding for many of Senior Con- Of Counsel will, power of attorney and an advance given her the opportunity to work with nections’ programs. While this money is Andy Nea is the medical directive. and focus on the needs of the low-in- integral to the Agency’s impact in the com- firm’s pro bono part- He is listed as one of Virginia’s “Legal come, the elderly, persons living with dis- munity, former Virginia Department for ner, working to assist Elite” by Virginia Business magazine and abilities and military veterans. Aging (the agency that predated DARS) a number of non- was listed in The Best Lawyers in Amer- Rita received the 2017 HomeAgain Commissioner Wilda M. Ferguson recog- profit organizations. ica©. Virginia Lawyers Weekly named Mr. Community Leadership Award for her nizes that Senior Connections’ impact ex- He serves as counsel to Metro Richmond Nea among its class of “Leaders in the many years of service with the company’s tends far beyond the services funded by Habitat for Humanity, Homeward and the Law.” In addition, Martindale Hubbell has EnergyShare program. “Rita is the con- these monies. “It serves as the conscience Heart of Virginia Council of the Boy ranked Mr. Nea an AV preeminent attor- science of the company,” says Bob Blue, of the community,” she explains. “It makes Scouts of America. ney, its highest rating available. B-4 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com Senior Connections SEPTEMBER 2019 — FIFTYPLUS FIFTYPLUS — SEPTEMBER 2019 www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com 15 Law &

A timeshare may seem tantalizing, but it’s a debt that’s nearly impossible to get rid of, even by your heirs. See story on Money page 17. When to go with your gut with investing By James K. Glassman means you as an investor, listening to your after its 2002 initial public offering mainly zon.com (AMZN, $1,750), the online There are four ways to invest in stocks. gut, may have an edge on the professionals. because I thought the company had a Big retailer, in 1994. Five years later, it had an- You can buy a low-cost index fund, with hold- Idea: letting you order movie discs online, nual sales of $1.6 billion but was losing ings that reflect an entire market or a broad Gut instincts mailing them to you immediately, and let- $720 million, or nearly 50 cents on every swath of one. You can buy a managed fund, Big Idea investing is an act of faith. ting you keep them as long as you wanted. dollar of sales. The firm did not eke out a hiring an expert to do the stock picking. You Though you may lack evidence today that Netflix killed the video store, but I also profit until 2003. can conscientiously study data from individ- a company will become an outrageous had an inkling that, if films could someday In the first quarter of 2019, Amazon ual companies and invest in their shares. success, you believe it will, even if you are be downloaded swiftly from the Internet, more than doubled its earnings compared Or you can buy stock in companies that not sure how. Netflix would be well positioned. Okay, I with the same period a year earlier, to $3.6 appeal to you subjectively — that is, invest Probably the most famous practitioner sold Netflix after it had tripled — a “three- billion, or $7.09 a share. Profits still repre- with your gut. You like what they’re doing. of Big Idea investing was Peter Lynch, bagger” in Lynch’s parlance — and sent only 6% of sales. You trust the product, the management or, who, before he retired at age 46, was the missed out as the stock became a 300-bag- Even today, Amazon remains a Big Idea best of all, the idea behind the business. most successful mutual fund manager of ger. (Stocks I like are in bold; prices are company, and the idea is being a technol- You can create a good stock portfolio by his day, producing average annual returns as of August 23.) ogy-driven retailer that cares about mar- deploying all four of these methods. But it of 29% for Fidelity Magellan over 13 years. When I bought Netflix, it had almost no ket share and satisfying the customer, no is the fourth, which I’ll call Big Idea invest- His book, One Up on Wall Street, pub- revenues and no earnings — really noth- matter what it costs in the short run. ing, that is frequently overlooked or even lished 30 years ago, makes the case that ing for an investor to count on but the As Bezos put it in a 2017 letter to share- derided. average investors run across great idea. Today, Netflix has about 150 million holders, “Experiment patiently, accept fail- Big Idea investing is more fun than the prospects all the time just by keeping their subscribers. ures, plant seeds, protect saplings, and other strategies, potentially more prof- eyes open and their imaginations vivid. For the second quarter, the company re- double down when you see customer de- itable, and not necessarily riskier. The way to score huge gains is to un- ported weaker-than-expected subscriber light.” If markets are efficient — and I believe derstand those prospects before they are numbers, and the stock plunged. I have seen What about Uber (UBER, $33)? The that they are the vast majority of the time reflected in the numbers. As Lynch wrote, such episodes before, and they don’t worry financial figures for the ride-sharing phe- — then today’s price for a stock reflects all “Remember, things are never clear until me. The strategy and brand are strong. nom are discouraging. In the first quarter known information. It is rational and fair. it’s too late.” of 2019, just before the company’s IPO, But the market may not recognize the No profits yet? No problem Uber’s operating loss more than doubled power of a Big Idea because it is hard to Follow your hunches Do not be afraid to invest in companies quantify using conventional tools. That I bought Netflix (NFLX, $291) right without profits. Jeff Bezos launched Ama- See INVESTING, page 16 Don’t be so sure you can ID a scammer By Liz Weston Those over 50 are targets — Put yourself on the federal Do Not ing abilities peak by our early 50s and de- Believing that fraud can’t happen to us Research is mixed on whether older Call list. (Call 1-888-382-1222 or go to cline, sometimes precipitously, after that. — because we’re too smart, logical or in- people are more likely to be defrauded donotcall.gov to register.) But our confidence in our abilities doesn’t formed — may make us more vulnerable. than younger ones. One thing is certain, — Sign up for a telephone call blocking drop — in fact, many of us become more Successful scam artists skillfully over- though: Older people are more likely to system, such as NoMoRobo, and let un- self-assured. come our defenses and get us into emo- have money. People 50 and older control known callers go to voicemail. “So as we age, this gap grows between ac- tional states that override logical thinking, 83% of the wealth in the U.S. — If you give out personal information, tual and perceived ability to make good deci- said Kathy Stokes, AARP’s director of One way to protect that money is to cut be sure you know who you are giving it to sions,” said Chris Heye, co-founder of fraud prevention programs. down on our exposure to sales pitches, and why they need it. Whealthcare Planning, a site that helps older “Scammers call it getting the victim fraud experts say. — Don’t make investment decisions adults and financial advisors plan for age-re- under the ether,” she said. AARP studies have found investment based on a phone or email pitch or an ad. lated changes. Various studies have tried to identify fraud victims were more likely than other Seniors who got answers wrong on a fi- characteristics that make people more sus- investors to respond to sales pitches deliv- Don’t be overconfident nancial literacy quiz, but who were the ceptible to fraud. But that can create a ered by phone, email or television. They Overconfidence can lead people to put most confident they answered correctly, “blame the victim” mentality and give the also were more likely to send away for off saving for retirement (convinced they were more likely to be victims of fraud, ac- rest of us a false sense of security, she said. free promotional materials, enter draw- can catch up later) or ignore warning cording to a study by researchers at De- “The majority of people are unwittingly ings, attend free lunch seminars and read signs of fraud (convinced that they can’t Paul University and the Rush University deceived through no other reason than all their mail, including advertisements. be victimized). Medical Center. that the criminals are good at what they To reduce your exposure to potential The risk may increase with age. Studies do,” Stokes said. scams, consider the following steps: have found that our financial decision-mak- See SCAMMERS, page 16 16 Law & Money | www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com SEPTEMBER 2019 — FIFTYPLUS

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Anderson Law Group. timeshares), “This scam has been refined conducted by some of the slickest sales- ing — often under physical and mental In reality, there was no buyer, only an over many years. people — I was about to say con artists, duress — and then when attempting to get appeal to greed, as “sellers” are required “They rip off the name of a real U.S. at- but that wouldn’t be nice — you’ll ever en- themselves out of their contracts. to wire thousands of dollars for various torney, and create a fake website. The av- counter. So just pretend you are a two- I had never before said, “Don’t ever buy fees for what is a nonexistent purchaser. erage person would have no idea how to year-old and only say ‘No!’ when pushed a timeshare!” “I researched the Eric H. Anderson Law quickly spot the scam, so I applaud your to buy. You are free to walk out of the sales But no more. I now believe that be- Group based out of San Jose, Calif.,” Cor- reader’s intuition for sensing that some- room after going through the presenta- cause of the nature of timeshare contracts riveau wrote me. “Their website is very thing was just not right.” tion, and do not hesitate to leave if the — and sales practices — they are the most professional looking, but I could not find Morse discovered that the images on pressure becomes too much. dangerous purchase anyone can make. the actual Eric H. Anderson in San Jose, the firm’s website were stolen from a law If couples are strong enough and can I urge federal action to nullify provisions Calif. I only found him in Palo Alto, Calif., firm in North Carolina. Also, the website tolerate being in the company of people in existing contracts that keep buyers on but could not locate a phone number. was set up on March 3, 2019, making it who will tell you anything — who will lie the hook for thousands of dollars in yearly “I came across your article online, ‘Be- just a few days old when Corriveau was with a lovely, sincere smile — then go for fees glued to a contract they can’t walk away ware of the Mexican timeshare resale called. it and enjoy an inexpensive getaway. from — even after years of paying for some- scam’ and called you.” “These guys are the worst of the worst. But if you can’t say no, feel guilty when thing they no longer use or are able to use. His research led to the discovery of a Don’t respond to them, don’t call them, a long, sad face almost starts to cry when new Mexican timeshare resale scam, don’t answer them,” Morse said. “Block you refuse to sign this grotesque real es- Seemed smart at the time which became obvious when, on a confer- their number with your telephone provider. tate contract, then stay away! Picture yourself on vacation with your ence call with him, I tried to reach attor- If you have provided them ANY banking in- I hope that the Federal Trade Commis- family in Florida, Las Vegas or Mexico, ney Eric Anderson. formation, change it immediately.” sion or a U.S. senator will propose legislation staying in a spacious condominium-type We reached a nasty sounding guy who that outlaws those sections of timeshare unit in a beautiful resort. claimed to be an attorney, yet he would Just say NO contracts that are simply unconscionable. It truly is lovely, you are all having the provide no name or other identifying in- If you are wondering if there is anything Beaver is an attorney and author of You time of your lives, and are told, “For a one- formation, and when learning that I am a redeeming about timeshares, there is in- and the Law. This article was written by time payment (which we can finance) of journalist researching Mexican timeshare deed. The big players in this industry woo and presents the views of the author, not the $15,000, plus modest yearly maintenance scams, he hung up! potential buyers to their properties by offer- Kiplinger editorial staff. Check adviser fees, you will have the right to come back, ing a “Vacation Package,” which is usually a records with the SEC or with FINRA. with your family, year after year.” Attorney names ripped off three-day/four-night stay at a huge discount. © 2019 The Kiplinger Washington Editors. It would be far cheaper to pay as you According to Scott Morse, chief operat- The catch is a requirement to sit through Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. go, but you don’t do the math, nor do you run this decision by your accountant or lawyer as you are convinced of how eco- nomical a decision it is. Maybe for a few years your family uses the property, and then the kids grow up and there are no more family vacations. Or one of you gets ill and can’t travel. But the yearly maintenance bills keep on coming, first hundreds, and then thou- sands of dollars out the window. After asking to be let out of the con- tract, your request, “Please, just take the thing back!” is refused. The singular, diabolical feature of time- share contracts is that they last in perpetuity. The contract permits no way out. And unless your heirs reject the inheritance, they will also be burdened with this monstrosity! It is the only such contract like this I have ever seen. And timeshares — be- cause of maintenance fees — are almost impossible to sell. You will find them of- fered online for one dollar!

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One ex- Fort Ligonier’s unusual construction, featuring bundles of sticks and basket- The site also has a beehive oven, a plained its French style, stressing that the work to absorb shot from 18th century muskets, kept the supply depot im- pregnable during the French and Indian War. Every October there’s a blacksmith’s shop, and an 1830s Con- reenactment of the 1758 Battle of Fort Ligonier. estoga wagon that was “powered” by a See LAUREL HIGHLANDS, page 21 20 Leisure & Travel | www.FiftyPlusRichmond.com SEPTEMBER 2019 — FIFTYPLUS Whales and wonder in icy Antarctica By Don Mankin week. The second was an adventure cruise PHOTO COURTESY OF DON MANKIN One after the other, humpback whales much like this one but without the whales. arched their backs and slid into the frigid wa- One Ocean Expeditions, my host, dubbed ters of Antarctica. As they flicked their tails in the one-week trip “Marine Mammals of the air, rivulets dripped from the edges before Antarctica.” The excursion runs in February they disappeared below the surface. and March, near the end of the short Antarc- I stood up in the Zodiac, a small inflat- tic summer but at the height of migration for able boat with an outboard motor, my cam- the humpback and minke whales of the era poised for the next opportunity for a Southern Hemisphere. once-in-a-lifetime shot. I didn’t have to wait We also saw the usual year-long resi- long. Wherever I turned, I saw whales — dents, such as seals and penguins, putting from spouts in the distance to nearby on fat to carry them through the long win- humps and tails glistening in the sun. ter months ahead, and a huge variety of It wasn’t just the sheer number of whales polar sea birds. in Antarctica (more than 100 or so) that Crossing the Drake Passage, the area boggled my mind. The marine mammals’ where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet, performance was framed by the icy splen- was different this time. On my last trip in dor of mountains and glaciers in the back- 2013, I spent the entire voyage braced ground, along with icebergs and “bergy against the constant swaying as our boat bits” (smaller chunks of ice) in the fore- rocked from side to side. I ended up with On his third trip to Antarctica, author Don Mankin is shown whale watching on ground. sore muscles, bruises from bouncing off the an inflatable Zodiac boat. It’s the type of peak experience that has drawn him Sculpted blocks of floating ice created walls, and cuts on my face after an ill-advised repeatedly to this land at the far reaches of the earth. a wonderland of blue shapes and textures, attempt to shave. a polar landscape more beautiful to me This time we experienced the polar op- servation, and the boat had an attractive sula, the scenery was spectacular. On one than any other place I have ever seen. posite (pun intended). The weather was lounge with a fully stocked bar. of the first days, we went on an easy hike clear and sunny, and the seas were rela- The tour also included some expert pre- up to a viewpoint that looked out over one Drawn back repeatedly tively calm. Our ship was a Russian re- sentations on Antarctic mammals, birds and of the most stunning views I had ever This was my third trip to Antarctica in 17 search vessel, an austere, workmanlike history, as well as ice, krill and, believe it or seen. years. I am drawn by its remoteness, vessel that was nonetheless quite comfort- not, whale poop. A vast, open bay stretched in front of beauty, otherworldliness and the sense of able and attractive. me. The mountains and glaciers ringing adventure. My first visit involved a flight Cabins were well appointed, there was Dramatic and dynamic views into the interior and sleeping in a tent for a plenty of outside deck space for chilly ob- Once we reached the Antarctic Penin- See ANTARCTICA, page 21

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into the natural landscape, reflecting his on a windswept, grassy hill, honoring those The Fred Rogers Center for Early Learn- Laurel Highlands passion for Japanese architecture. killed. The site’s design by Paul Murdoch ing and Children’s Media, located on the From page 19 A National Historic Landmark, its famous includes a nearly mile-long walk to a wall of campus of Saint Vincent College, displays French were the military engineers of the cantilevered terraces harmonize with names and an overlook of the crash site. four of his signature cardigan sweaters, day (and that the Brits “stole” their tech- nearby rock formations, and the sound of At the 93-foot-tall Tower of Voices, 40 in- original puppets like Daniel Tiger and X the niques). Admission is $12; $10 if 62 or over. water permeates the site. Basic tours are $30 dividually tuned steel chimes ring in per- Owl, and the show’s anthropomorphic trol- per person; more in-depth tours, some in- petuity for the deceased. ley. Admission is free. Beauty in art, outdoors cluding brunch, cost $150 per person or Museum exhibits tell the story of that A Presbyterian minister, Rogers took Half an hour away, the Westmoreland more. dark day, minute by minute. In perhaps his preschool viewers on field trips to fac- Museum of American Art in Greensburg the most moving exhibit, visitors can lis- tories, explained how bulldozers work, and displays art by Mary Cassatt, Winslow Flight 93 Memorial ten to actual telephone conversations of tenderly advised them on topics like mis- Homer and John Singer Sargent, in addi- One of the country’s newest and most passengers who called loved ones and au- takes, conflicts, fears, loneliness, illness tion to a 1905 Tiffany window and bronze powerful national memorials opened in thorities (13 people made 37 calls). and loss. sculptures from late 19th century. the Laurel Highlands in 2015. One woman told her sister where to “When I was a boy and I would see Many of the artists’ works depict south- The pastoral countryside near Shanksville find her will. A wife assured her husband scary things in the news,” Rogers once west Pennsylvania scenes: glowing, steel was anything but that on September 11, she was fine but warned that something said, “my mother would say to me, ‘Look mill smokestacks and workers arriving for 2001. At 10:03 a.m., United Airlines Flight 93 strange was happening. And the recov- for the helpers. You will always find people the night shift. Admission is free. crashed and caught fire in a farm field, killing ered cockpit voice recorder captured the who are helping.’” The 20,500-acre Ohiopyle State Park is 40 passengers and crew members and four screams, struggles and breaking glass in- The Laurel Highlands is situated 285 famous for the Youghiogheny River’s rush- al Qaeda hijackers. The terrorists’ presumed side the airplane. miles from Richmond, and Fort Ligonier is ing rapids and 79 miles of hiking trails. target was the U.S. Capitol, 18 minutes away. 17 miles from the Pennsylvania Turnpike. A bucket-list favorite is Fallingwater, But passengers and crew overcame them, The comforting Mr. Rogers Roundtrip flights to Pittsburgh on Southwest the famous Frank Lloyd Wright master- leading to the downing of the plane in the After contemplating Flight 93, a visit to Airlines in October start at around $230. piece built over Bear Run’s waterfall as a field. the Fred Rogers Center in Latrobe, a 50- For more information, visit laurelhigh- private home. Wright integrated the house The somber Flight 93 Memorial looms minute drive away, can be soothing. lands.org or lhhc.org.

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dents, Jessica Forsythe and Niki Schem- joy. “Pretty quickly, all that outside stuff During her recent recovery from ovar- Nia fitness mel, Grinnan pursued her dream of open- about what people think they should look ian cancer, Magarity participated in Soul- From page 22 ing a boutique Nia and yoga studio. like falls off, and they start enjoying mov- Shine Studio’s Moving to Heal — Gentle combined into different 60-minute routines. Called SoulShine Studios, the facility in ing in their body,” she said. Nia classes. “During that six months I was “Combining dance, martial arts and Stony Point Fashion Park also offers other While the Nia classes at SoulShine Studios on chemotherapy, I couldn’t dance,” she mindfulness, Nia tones your body while programs of interest, including book clubs are interactive, the yoga classes are more per- said. “Every muscle in my body got tight transforming your mind. More than just a and acupuncture. sonal and inward-focused, Forsythe said. As from inactivity.” workout, Nia is a holistic fitness practice It features a lobby that feels like a fam- with the Nia classes, however, SoulShine Stu- But Grinnan’s class helped Magarity re- addressing each aspect of your life — ily room. “It is a really uplifting, amazing dios yoga instructors encourage participants cover and feel less isolated. Nia is “a lot of body, mind and soul,” according to Nia’s space,” Grinnan said. “We want to be the not to overdo it. fun,” she said, but there is an “incredible website. home for Richmond Nia, the place people “The classes are conducive to all levels depth underpinning it. We’re moving Grinnan learned about Nia more than want to come hang out and support one of practitioner, regardless of age or abil- every muscle and every joint with no im- 20 years ago when trying to lose weight another.” ity,” Schemmel said. “A lot of older stu- pact, but we don’t have to know that. We after having her second child. At that time, dents think they can’t do things, but this can just come have fun.” the then-30-year-old lived in Chapel Hill, Freedom of movement is key philosophy lets them be more open in the For a class schedule, visit soulshinestu- N.C., and she was struggling to find a In SoulShine Studios classes, the moment.” dios.com. Watch a Nia class at nianow.com. form of exercise she enjoyed. teacher guides the class in choreography, When she first tried Nia, Grinnan im- but with Nia, there is freedom of move- MARK YOUR CALENDAR mediately loved it. She had never thought ment, allowing for participants to adapt to HOME EXPO of herself as a dancer, but with Nia, she their needs. Oct. 11+ Remodeling your house? Need some tips? Drop in to chat with didn’t worry about what she looked like or “Students can move very little and keep experts and 250 vendors at the Richmond Home Show. On whether she could keep up with the cho- their arms and legs close,” said Forsythe, Senior Day, Fri., Oct. 11, admission is free for adults 60 years and up; other- reography. “It is adaptable for literally “or take up more space as they feel com- wise, admission is $8. Senior Day will feature a product showcase, senior- everybody,” Grinnan said. fortable.” focused presentations and activity sessions, and free coffee from 11 a.m. to 1 Grinnan also loved that the exercises at- Unlike with other dance classes, partic- p.m. The expo, which runs from Oct. 11 to 13, is held at the Richmond tract all kinds of participants. “The class ipants don’t face the front of the room the Raceway Complex, 600 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond. For more information, had women of diverse ages — some were entire time. Instead, they move throughout visit richmondhomeshow.com. younger moms, others were grandmas — the space, weaving between one another. and I was turned on by that,” she said. When this author tried it, I found Nia a FREE MUSEUM WEEKEND About a year later, she decided she bit daunting at first. But it soon became Sept. 21+ Many of Richmond’s historic sites will offer free admission wanted to become a Nia teacher and began magical as I encountered the warm, smil- through this year’s “Time Travelers” event. Download a “pass- training. When Grinnan returned to Rich- ing faces of the other participants, who port” from the websites of the city’s museums and historic mond 11 years ago, she enjoyed teaching ranged in age from their 30s to 70s. We houses and tour them all on Sat., Sept. 21 and Sun., Sept. 22. For more infor- Nia at ACAC, where she inspired many of were all too caught up in the joy of moving mation, visit thevalentine.org. her students to become teachers as well. to think about what we looked like. Earlier this year, with two of those stu- Grinnan is thrilled when she sees that MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Oct. 5+ JACKSON WARD STREET FESTIVAL Celebrate historic Jackson Ward at this year’s 2nd Street Festival on the first weekend in October. The free festival will feature musicians, food vendors and artists. Walking tours of the “Harlem of the South” will be avail- able. Located on N. 2nd St. down- town, the festival will take place Sat., Oct. 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun. 12 to 6 p.m. For more information, visit venturerich- mond.com.

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I grew up in Vienna, Austria, at a time Letters to editor when houses and apartments had no bath- From page 2 rooms as such. However, at almost every verb (Carol Burnett Visiting Richmond), street corner, the city maintained a or occasionally the future (Carol Burnett “tropferlbad” for public use. There, for a Will Visit Richmond). small fee, a person could shower and then I encounter this relatively often in edit- move into a “drying cube” where hot air ing. It is important because this is a code and steam would do its job — no towels in long-term use that allows us to use and required. understand something as telegraphic as a So, to answer the big question about headline. When it breaks down, the head- daily showers, how about a compromise? lines do not communicate. Every second or third day might fit the Bland Crowder bill, not to mention lowering the monthly Via email water bill. Dear Editor: Frances Nunnally Thank you, Fifty Plus, for venturing into Richmond a hot topic like “Should I shower every day?” FROM PAGE 26 Gardening ANSWERS TO From page 24 CROSSWORD growing plants. GR I PS RATS AG I N Don’t waste water on lawns until you APNEA EX I T TACO have sown grass seed to germinate. Cool S INGLEF I LEL INES SAL SEM I DCA season fescue lawns will bounce back ATM BFF MAHA L from browning when cooler, moister days DOUBLETHEREC I PE return. ADORE RAD I SH MONO SOL I D I OWA Contact your local office of the Virginia NOCOAT S EWE R Cooperative Extension if you have garden BEATR I PLETHREAT I NBED DIA SKY Our name or lawn questions. SSR ELKS FRB Lela Martin is a Master Gardener with QUADRANTOFP I ZZA the Chesterfield County office of the Vir- UR I S BEEN IDIOM EENY S EWS ESTOP ginia Cooperative Extension. has changed, but not our commitment to you.

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