Jessica Lange

Contributing Writers: Howard Erman Les Goldberg Ronnie Greenberg Dr. Robert Horseman Judith Rogow Debbie L. Sklar

VOLUME 45, NUMBER 1 Nick Thomas

JANUARY 2019 “Serving The Needs of Orange County & Long Beach Seniors Since 1974”

Jessica Lange

“When you learn not to want things so badly, life comes to you.” —Jessica Lange

What’s Inside.... Calendar of Events...... 5 Classifieds...... 6-7 Jessica Lange...... 10 Gadget Geezer...... 12 Fabulous Finds...... 14 Book Club...... 21 Paso Robles...... 22 Busy Boomers...... 31 In The Spotlight...... 35 Tinseltown Talks...... 41

Orange County • Long Beach Page 2 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 It’s Never Too Late To Achieve A Healthy Weight

People often think of the New new Guidelines recommend Year as a time to set new goals that adults aim for at least 150 for healthy eating and physical minutes of moderate-inten- activity. But weight manage- sity activity each week, such $2,945 ment requires ongoing effort, as brisk walking or dancing. $2,745 during the holidays and every Youth ages six through 17 day. That’s why the National need one hour each day, and $3,185 Institute of Diabetes and Di- children ages three through six $2,745 gestive and Kidney Diseases with managing weight during should be active throughout $575 (NIDDK), part of the Nation- this time of year. the day. al Institutes of Health, is pro- moting simple tips and tools The NIDDK recommends By establishing and sticking to to help Americans start and making physical activity a healthy habits, parents, care- maintain healthy habits. priority for the whole family. givers and youth may achieve Choosing a set time for phys- better health together during “Why wait to start improving ical activity and sticking to it the holiday season and beyond. your health when you can start may help you manage stress, today?” NIDDK Director Dr. improve your mood, and give To find more tips and resourc- Griffin P. Rodgers said ina you the energy to tackle your es for weight management and statement. “It’s never too soon busy schedule. If it’s too cold healthy living during the hol- or too late to achieve a healthy to walk or run outdoors, take idays and every day, visit the weight.” your workout to your favor- NIDDK website: https://www. ite mall or indoor sports field. niddk.nih.gov/health-informa- Reaching and maintaining a Even if you’re pressed for tion/weight-management. healthy weight through healthy time, doing some physical ac- food choices and regular phys- tivity is better than skipping ical activity may help lower your workout and doing noth- the risk of developing health ing. The problems associated with obe- Senior sity, such as heart disease, kid- Another tip to consider during ney disease and Type 2 diabe- the holiday season and ev- Reporter tes. About 40 percent of adults ery day to improve health is published monthly by: and 19 percent of children and and manage weight is to re- teens in the United States have duce screen time and time SENIOR obesity, according to recent spent sitting. Watching TV REPORTER OF data from the Centers for Dis- for more than two hours a day OC ease Control and Prevention. has been linked to overweight and obesity. Try creating a Email Continue or establish healthier holiday-themed playlist and jcampos@seniorreporterofoc.com eating habits, such as reducing having a dance party. You can the overall calories you con- have fun dancing alone or with Telephone sume and limiting your intake family or friends. (714) 975-6345 of foods and beverages with Fax added sugars, fats and salt. To further encourage adults (714) 369-6517 Bringing healthier versions of and youth to be active, the Rate is $28.00 per year.

your favorite dishes to holi- U.S. Department of Health and Guest articles, commentaries day gatherings, and choosing Human Services also recently and photographs are invited, however, publication is at the smaller portions of holiday released new Physical Activity discretion of the editor treats and alcohol, may help Guidelines for Americans. The Page 3 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 Blue Tooth By Jim McDevitt

my local mechanic can’t figure still don’t understand it all but out how to change the clock so I know it works because since I don’t feel so bad. I look at then my wife has demonstrat- it this way, for six months of ed to me while I was driving. I am not up to date with the lat- the year I have the correct time I am still amazed at what tech- est gadgets. For some time I Planes of Fame and for the other six months I nology can do. Maybe some- Air Museum thought my wife was talking to subtract an hour when I look at day I won’t have to go to an 14998 Cal Aero Drive an imaginary friend named Al- Chino, CA 91710 the car clock. On a Saturday airport to fly somewhere and I exa until I caught on. The rea- morning I was calling an old can step into a transporter ma- son it took me so long to catch childhood buddy who lived in chine dial a phone number and on is that I learned a long time New York. We try to stay in my body will be transported ago that it’s not a good idea to touch and keep up with what’s there. ask a woman if she’s talking going on in the world. My to an imaginary friend. A man wife was just leaving to meet makes that mistake only once some lady friends for coffee in his life. So now you may and she waved goodbye. understand why I thought Blue With A Tooth was someone’s tooth I didn’t think anything of it that had been banged by an as I talked about the foot- impact. Heart ball season on my cell phone. The next thing I know I was Based on my uneducated past talking to a dead line. I had history with gadgets I decid- for been disconnected. I redialed ed it was time to educate my- my friend’s number and he self about this product called explained what had happened. Seniors Blue Tooth which I heard When my wife had started up young people talking about. our Subaru, she turned on the Armed with my iPad I asked car radio which Blue Tooth au- the all-knowing Google search tomatically transferred my cell engine this question: “How did phone call to the car radio. My Blue Tooth get its name?” To friend was no longer talking my astonishment the reply said to me but was talking to my Blue Tooth was named after a wife who knows nothing about 10th century king named Har- football. old Bluetooth, King of Den- mark and Norway. If I wasn’t Apparently the dealer had on Google, I would have programmed Blue Tooth to thought someone was pulling automatically pick up our cell my tooth, … I mean my leg. phone lines and put it on the car radio. From inside the car We have a 2016 Subaru with without using your cell phone all the new gadgets. I don’t use you could talk to the radio and them so I can’t even change the radio would talk back with the time on the clock when the the person on the other end. time change comes. I’ve even That way if you are driving read the owner’s manual but you do not pick up a phone. I it made no sense to me. Even Page 4 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 California Sweet Potatoes Are Great For More Than Christmas—Enjoy Them Every Day While for many, it’s not the Makes 12 holidays without sweet pota- -12 crosswise slices California toes, California sweet potatoes sweet potato (about 1/4-inch can (and should) be enjoyed thick) throughout the year. Thanks -2 ounces good-quality blue to great growing conditions— cheese (about 1/4 cup packed) rich sandy soil, abundant sun- -3 dried figs, stemmed and shine and warm, dry climate— quartered California sweet potatoes are • Try a sweet potato pizza or -12 small rosemary sprigs widely availa-ble and ready to tart. 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You can even include into ¼-inch slices, pop them in toaster oven, use three or four mashed sweet potatoes in cup- the toaster or microwave until lengthwise slices of sweet po- cake, waffle or pancake batter, tender, then brush with melted tato and cook them in your adding flavor, nutrition and a butter and sprinkle with cin- toaster using the most well-do- tender texture. namon and sugar. Or top with ne setting (you might have to avocado and chopped fresh to- do this two times). Then cut Here are some more great matoes. each toasted slice into three or ways to enjoy California sweet four pieces to make 12 smaller potatoes in your year-round For a truly tempting treat, try toasts. repertoire: California Sweet Potato Toast • For a simple sheet pan sup- Bites. Here, they’re topped Learn More per, toss diced sweet potatoes, with figs, blue cheese, flaked For other recipe ideas and fur- halved Brussels sprouts, and salt and honey—making them ther information about Califor- diced red onion with olive oil, excellent for a snack, appetizer nia sweet potatoes, visit www. chopped fresh rose-mary, salt or elegant dessert. and pepper and arrange on a casweetpotatoes.com. sheet pan. Top with seasoned chicken thighs and roast until California Sweet Potato Toast Treat your family and friends cooked through. Serve with a Bites with Figs, Blue Cheese, to savory, tasty Sweet Potato simple salad. Flaked Salt and Honey Toast Bites. Page 5 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 What You Should Know January About Vaccines Sometimes, what you don’t Calendar know can hurt you. Consider this: Smallpox vaccines were of Events used as far back as the Rev- olutionary War. This serious disease, which has killed more istrano, San Juan Capistrano. park’s class sign-up or by call- people than all the wars com- Call, 949-493-1976. ing the Parks and Recreation Happy New Year! It’s 2019 bined, has been wiped from the Department at 714-738-6575. and along with it comes some Pretend City Presents: Earth by vaccines. It’s a shame that recently the safety of vac- fun events going in that you Celebrate Martin Safe website, www.retiresafe. might want to take in. Check cines has been questioned. It’s Luther King Jr. Day org, and click on the vaccine these out below and mark your time people focused on the Jan. 21 icon on the left side of the own calendars. facts. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. home page. It will take you to Every child is unique, and a Centers for Disease Control Vaccines have long been one San Clemente they should know that no mat- and Prevention site that will Jan. 6 of the safest medical treat- ter how different their friend ask you questions about you 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ments. No credible study has may look from them, everyone and your life. It will then give Pay a visit to the vivid gardens proven otherwise. Just like should be treated the same. At you a list of vaccines you may at Casa Romantica with FREE other medicines, vaccines are Pretend City, the event holder need. admission and self-guided approved by the FDA. By and wants to have an open discus- tours. D. Yoder Family Sun- large, the rewards of preven- sion with your child or grand- 2. Discuss the vaccines on the days are held on the first Sun- tion are worth the small risk of child about equality. 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In 1982 Eddie Murphy re- versity of Southern California. adventures, starting with Pok- turned the nearly forgotten Stop-motion animation fea- ey, an orange and black pony Gumby character to popular- tures objects that are physical- and Gumby’s best friend. At ity. In Murphy’s “Saturday ly manipulated in small incre- the time all the TV characters Night Live” recurring parody ments between photographed were formed by rolling pins skit, once the in-studio TV frames in order to simulate and cookie cutters. cameras were switched off, movement. Gumby’s feet were Gumby (Murphy in a foam made wide, so he could stand In 1959 the hit show went into green suit) returned to his up easily during filming. syndication, and further ep- “true” self — an arrogant, de- isodes were produced in the manding, cigar-chomping ce- Clokey’s debut feature, “Gum- 1960s. More new characters lebrity. Whenever executives basia,” was a surreal montage appeared, including a blue balked at Gumby’s numerous of Gumby images as mov- mermaid named Goo and a demands, the clay guy would ing lumps of modeling clay yellow dinosaur called Prick- remind them of his star sta- set to Jazz music. Created in le. By then all the characters tus by roaring: “I’m GUMBY, Clokey’s father’s garage, the came from hot clay poured dammit!” 3 ½-minute work — basically into molds. history’s first music video — “Gumby can laugh at himself,” was a parody of Walt Disney’s Over the years various items creator Art Clokey said in ap- 1940 animated musical “Fan- of Gumby merchandise have proving Murphy’s sendup. tasia.” been marketed, including Clokey originated the name bendable figures, plush dolls, after spending childhood sum- Early in 1955 Clokey showed keychains, mugs, a record mers on his grandparents’ “Gumbasia” to movie pro- (“Gumby: The Green Album”) Midwestern farm, where he ducer Sam Engel, who was and a video game (“Gumby vs. played with a clay and mud impressed enough to encour- the Astrobots”). mixture that the family called age Clokey to develop a short “gumbo.” Gumby pilot film for a possi- In 1993, in an issue celebrat- ble children’s TV series. ing 40 years of television, “TV It was Ruth Clokey, Art’s wife, Guide” named “Gumby” the who suggested that Gumby’s When NBC executive Tom 1950s’ best cartoon series. shape be based on that of the Sarnoff saw Clokey’s creation, Why? That’s easy. Because Gingerbread Man. Gumby’s he requested a second feature. he’s GUMBY! slanted head came from an That next work — “Gumby on Bibliography old photo of Clokey’s father the Moon” —was aired later Book: in which his short hairstyle the “Howdy Doody” TV show Byrne, Christopher. Toy Time! A Look EVERY MORNING MY featured a prominent cowlick and became such a rating hit Back at the Most-Beloved Toys of Decades Past. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2013. HUMAN SHAVES OFF in front. Clokey felt that green that Sarnoff ordered an entire Internet: HIS FACE FUR, HE’S was the best choice for Gumby, series, which premiered in en.wikipedia.com. Printout: Gumby FUNNY LIKE THAT. gumbyworld.com. History as it was racially neutral. 1955 as “The Gumby Show.” imdb.com. The Gumby Show — T U C K kickstarter.com. Gumby Imagined: The adopted 05-04-11 The original Gumby was a Gumby, who always possessed Story of Art Clokey and His Creations. metv.com. 8 Fun and Flexible Facts about groundbreaking stop-mo- an almost mystical ability to Gumby. tion flexible figure created by charm viewers, soon accumu- Thomas, Bryan. “’The Gumby Show’: Clokey in 1953 after he fin- lated a diverse group of clay America’s Favorite Clayboy is Back Again on Night Flight!”nightflight.com. Febru- ished film school at the Uni- pals with whom he could share ary 12, 2018. Both quotes are from here. Page 9 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019

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Jessica Lange By Les Goldberg

For most of us, we still have arship to study art and pho- tic affair. He cast her as the the Boston Society of Film memories of Jessica Lange tography at the University of Angel of Death, a part that he Critics, and the Kansas City clutched in the arms of King Minnesota, where she met and had written specifically for her Film Critics Circle. Kong. That was in 1976, when began dating Spanish photog- in his semiautobiographical her modelling agency recom- rapher Paco Grande. After the film, “All That Jazz” in 1979. Lange next produced and mended her to producer Dino two married in 1971, Lange starred in 1984’s “Coun- DeLaurentis as the female lead left college to pursue a more try,” earning her the Acade- in the sequel to the classic bohemian lifestyle, traveling my Award and Golden Globe 1933 film about the giant ape. in the United States and Mex- nominations for best actress. ico in a minivan with her hus- That same year, she made her Co-starring with Jeff Bridg- band. television debut as Maggie the es and winning the Golden So, I don’t think it took much Cat in Tennessee Williams’s Globe for best acting debut by convincing to get her back The couple then moved to Par- “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” a female, Lange parlayed her here for that. But it was a new is, where they drifted apart. “King Kong” role into a long world in a way, because she While in Paris, Lange studied and enduring career. hasn’t been here in so long. mime theatre under the super- After appearing in “How to She was completely open, vision of Étienne Decroux, and Beat the High Cost of Living” Today, at age 69, her talent and willing, ready and hungry for joined the Opéra-Comique as a (1980) with Jane Curtin and unmistakable abilities to take my ideas, thoughts and notions dancer. Susan Saint James, she starred on any role are on display in about how to play a scene.” in “The Postman Always the hit TV series, “The Amer- Rings Twice” with Jack Nich- ican Horror Show,” in which The “Hippy” Days olson. Because her part in the she has become a prominent Lange was born in Cloquet, film became a physical and fixture during its four seasons. Minn., on April 20, 1949. mental strain, Lange decided Her father, Albert John Lange that her next project would be (1913–1989), was a teacher a much lighter role. She ac- At the close of 1985, she and traveling salesman, and cepted a supporting role oppo- portrayed legendary country her mother, Dorothy Florence site Dustin Hoffman in Sydney singer Patsy Cline in “Sweet (1913–1998), was a house- Pollack’s “Tootsie” in 1982. Dreams” and was nominated a wife. She is the third of four fourth time for an Oscar. She children with two older sisters As a result, she became the also earned best actress hon- and a younger brother. first performer in 40 years to ors for her performance by the receive two Academy Award National Board of Review and In 1967, she received a schol- In 1973, she returned to the US along with nominations in the National Society of Film Crit- Series director Sarah Paulson, and began work in New York same year and eventually win- ics. on explaining how she per- City as a waitress at the Lion’s ning the Oscar, Golden Globe suaded Lange to return to the Head Tavern in Greenwich and awards from the National The Turn of the Centuries show after her long hiatus, Village and modelling which Society of Film Critics, the The highlights of the 1990s for said: ultimately led to her meeting New York Film Critics Circle, Lange were her starring roles with DeLaurentis. in “Cape Fear,” “Night and the City,” “O Pioneers!” (she “I mean, I think the truth is received her seventh Golden Jessica has played four ex- Her star would rise further Globe), “A Streetcar Named traordinary characters on this when she met director Bob Desire” and “Blue Sky.” In show, and Constance was the Fosse, whom Lange had be- 1995, she won the best actress beginning, and it was a charac- friended and with whom she ter that was close to her heart. had carried on a casual roman- Continued on page 36 Page 11 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019

Jan 12 Jerry Herman Legacy For more information contact: Announcing a change in the lineup for Irvine Concert Karen Drews Hanlon Barclay Theatre’s 18-19 Broadway Cabaret Series Jan 27 Krysta Rodriguez & Director of Communications Scott Barnhardt in Coming (949) 509-2813 Irvine Barclay Theatre was • DONNA McKECHNIE - bine to create an unforgettable Home [email protected] recently informed that Bebe TONY® winner A Chorus evening of music, laughter and Apr 13 Sutton Foster Neuwirth is withdrawing from Line; leading Broadway roles memories of the Great White her concert engagement at Ir- in Company and State Fair Way. The evening is under vine Barclay Theatre on March the musical direction of New 16th. Scheduling conflicts will • FAITH PRINCE - TONY® York’s premier singer/pianist, preclude her from being able winner Guys & Dolls; leading Billy Stritch, also known for to perform at the Barclay as role in Bells Are Ringing on his work with Liza Minnelli planned. Broadway and TV’s “Drop and Tony Bennett. Dead Diva” In her stead, the Barclay is an- Tickets for the March 16th nouncing a performance on the • LILLIAS WHITE - concert will automatically be same date, March 16, 2019 at TONY® winner The Life, transferred to 4 Girls 4. Patrons 8pm, of 4 GIRLS 4 featur- leading Broadway roles in who wish, may have their tick- ing four legendary Broadway Fela!, Dreamgirls ets exchanged into a different singers and actresses. show or have their tickets re- These four dynamic ladies funded. Ticket holders should • MAUREEN McGOVERN have appeared in some of contact the box office at (949) - multiple GRAMMY® nom- Broadway’s favorite musicals, 854-4646. inations; Drama Desk nomi- as well as numerous film and nation Little Women on Broad- television appearances. Each way; and #1 Gold record “The one is a headliner in her own Other concerts in the series are Morning After” right, but together they com- not affected.

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Many older Americans have of thousands of children in do not need to be a member of Compassionate and friendly discovered that sharing their schools across America. AARP or even a retiree to use individuals can volunteer for accumulated wisdom with oth- this free service. the upcoming tax season. Vol- ers who need help can be a big Volunteers should be age 50 unteers receive training and win all around. or older; have at least a high IRS tax-certified volunteer reading at grade level become continued support in a wel- school diploma or GED; pass preparers in libraries, malls, better readers by the end of coming environment. Here’s a look at two ways you a criminal background check; banks, community centers third grade. Last school year, can stretch your mind and pass a basic literacy screen- and senior centers answer 76 percent of students who Learn More show your heart: ing; attend 25 hours of annual questions and prepare tax re- were below grade level at the For facts about Tax-Aide, in- training; and have five to 15 turns. In addition to earned beginning of the year raised cluding requirements for vol- Experience Corps hours a week to offer during and retirement income report- their reading and literacy per- unteers, go to www.aarp.org/ AARP Foundation Experience the school year. ing, they can also help with formance by one or more pro- money/taxes/info-2006/vol- Corps unites teachers, schools investment income (interest, ficiency levels with the help of unteer_aarp_tax_aide.html. and older adults to improve dividends, and capital gains Experience Corps volunteers. Tax-Aide For factson Experience Corps, children’s academic and social AARP Foundation also runs for Schedule D), Schedule visit www.aarpfoundation.org/ outcomes. This benefits the The goal is to improve chil- Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest C for individuals with small experiencecorps. For informa- children, the schools and the dren’s literacy, strengthen free tax assistance and prepa- businesses that have less than tion about AARP Foundation, volunteers. communities, develop cultures ration service, giving special $25,000 in annual expenses, of inspiration in schools and attention to those 50 and older. and various health care, educa- visit www.aarpfoundation.org. The program has been prov- support hardworking teachers. It offers free tax-filing help to tion, child and earned income Seniors can volunteer to tutor en to help children who aren’t It’s already changed the lives those who need it most. You credits. kids or prepare taxes. Page 14 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 CalOptima’s The Gadget PACE Program Geezer Fabulous FindsContinued from page 13 Continued from page 12 By Debbie L. Sklar

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American seniors are postponing retirement, primarily for financial reasons. Unfor- tunately, many experience unexpected health problems and ultimately shorter life spans, according to a recent report from Bloomberg—fortunately, you don’t have to be among them. More seniors are explor- ing creative options to generate the cash needed to pay off bills, finance vacations or deal with health care expenses.

Hidden Assets If you’re over the age of 70, you may have an asset lying in a drawer right now that could generate immediate cash for your family—and not even know about it.

Explained Darwin M. Bayston, CFA, president and chief executive officer of the Life Insur- ance Settlement Association (LISA), a nonprofit organ-iza- tion that promotes consumer awareness of alternatives to lapsing or surrendering a life

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seven times more money than the cash surrender value of the ‘Everyday People’ policy. Sly and the Family Stone “LISA is committed to making MBA, Realtor sure consumers are aware of By Randal C. Hill the fact that their life insurance Seniors List for as low as 1% policies have value and can be “What I write is people’s mu- differences. It became the first opment used it as the basis of sold, just like any other asset sic. I want everybody, even the of three Number One Billboard their million-seller “People or piece of property,” added dummies, to understand what hits for Sly and the Family Everyday.” Bayston. “In all likelihood, the I’m saying. That way they Stone, its gospel-tinged mes- life insurance company and won’t be dummies anymore.” sage of brotherhood wrapped “Everyday People” remains the agent who sold the policy —Sly Stone around a strong dance beat that the most enduring Sly and the won’t share that information helped Stone reach the main- Family Stone hit. Was it naïve on their own.” Sly and the Family Stone’s stream audience he’d been of Stone to think that a hit 45 psychedelic soul music was a chasing for years. could actually bring about Life Insurance In fact, one study found that perfect fusion of Funk, Psy- groundbreaking social chang- 23 percent of professional fi- chedelia, Rock and Rhythm- “Everyday People” used a es during a time of anti-war Continued from page 15 nancial advisers are actually and-Blues music, and it con- mere two chords (C and G) sentiment, student upheavals, insurance policy, “You have precluded by life insurance tained an earnest message just and took some lyric inspira- political assassinations and in- options if you find that you no companies from disclosing to right for the rapidly changing tion from the “Mother Goose” ner-city riots? Probably, but it longer need or can afford that consumers that they have the late 1960s. rhyme “Rub-a-Dub-Dub.” The was worth a try. policy.” right to sell a life insurance three familiar folks in a tub — policy they are about to lapse The first major integrated band the butcher, the baker, the can- Today it’s easy to see how lit- For example, one option might or surrender. Perhaps as a re- in Rock history, the San Fran- dlestick-maker — all appear in tle progress we’ve made since be to explore the possibility of sult, a survey by the Insurance cisco-based group consisted Stone’s lyrics as the butcher, 1969 in racial harmony in selling that unwanted or unaf- Studies Institute found that of men and women, black and the banker and the drummer. America. We still experience fordable life insurance policy, fewer than half of American white, who played and sang as prejudices and show fear and rather than just let-ting it lapse seniors are aware of the option equals. In the bridge of “Everyday anger toward some other coun- or surrendering it to the life in- of selling their life insurance People,” band member Rose tries and religions. Fifty years surance company for the poli- Being open-minded about ra- policy. Stone mocks the absurdity of ago, Sly and the Family Stone cy’s cash surrender value. cial harmony came easily for people hating others for being gave us a chance to think and Stone (born Sylvester Stewart Learn More tall or short, rich or poor, fat act positively about our fellow How A Life Settlement in 1943). Working as a DJ on For further facts about life set- or skinny, black or white. Her Americans. Transaction Works San Francisco’s soul station tlements, how they work and lyric line “different strokes for The sale of a life insurance KSOL, he never followed a whether you’re eligible, call different strokes” became a It’s a shame that we didn’t pay policy to a third party for more rigid playlist: “I was into ev- the LISA office at (888) 408- catchphrase of the day, later in- better attention. But then, it’s than the policy’s cash surren- eryone’s records,” he said. 3734 or visit www.lisa.org. spired the TV series “Diff’rent never too late to start. der value is known as a life “I’d play Dylan, Hendrix, settlement transaction. The Strokes,” and now occupies a James Brown back-to-back, Bibliography permanent place in the Amer- policy owner gets a cash pay- so I didn’t get stuck in any one Books: ican vernacular. Bronson, Fred. The Billboard Book of ment, while the purchaser of groove.” Number One Hits (Third Edition). New the policy assumes all future York: Billboard Publications, Inc., 1992. The Sly Stone quotes are from here. premium payments and gets Stone also moonlighted as a “Everyday People” and its Cresswell, Toby. 1001 Songs: The Great- corresponding message has est Songs of All Time. New York: Thun- the benefit upon the death of producer for the local Autumn der’s Mouth Press, 2005. the insured. Candidates for life lived on through cover ver- Marsh, Dave. The Heart of Rock & Soul: Records label and was the The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made. settlements are typically aged guiding force behind Bobby sions by such disparate artists New York: Plume/New American Library, as Joan Jett, Aretha Franklin, 1989. 70 or older, with a life insur- Freeman’s Top 5 hit “C’mon Internet: ance policy that has a death and Swim” in 1964. the Staple Singers, Dolly Par- en.wikipedia.org. Everyday People, Sly and the Family Stone benefit of at least $100,000. ton, the Supremes, the Four Shields, Chris. “Song ‘Everyday People’ Seniors who sell their poli- “Everyday People” is a plea Tops, Peggy Lee and Pearl Applies Now As It Did in 1968.” stcloud- times.com. August 3, 2016. cies may get roughly four to for an acceptance of personal Jam. In 1992 Arrested Devel- songfacts.com. Everyday People Page 17 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019

Your Money And Your Health: Advertise in When It Comes To Probiotics, Less Is More The Senior Though too small to see, pro- Some supplement companies 2nd D—In-Transit Buff- Reporter’s biotics can be a big deal when try to overcome this by stuffing ering: This is an all-natural it comes to your health—and many billions more bacteria in buffering system that helps to CLASSIFIED & in some cases to your wealth, each capsule than you really support the in-transit digestive PROFESSIONAL as well. need—and charging you for environment condition. them. An excess number does SERVICE What Are Probiotics? not make for a better dose. You 3rd D—Additional Safe- According to the National can pay a lot of money for all guards: The probiotic strains DIRECTORY Institutes of Health (NIH), those probiotics, when you’re used are naturally equipped to they’re live microorganisms not really getting very many handle exposure to common An Answer Only that help your body function. where you need them. Others environmental elements that That’s one reason many peo- For example, the bacteria nor- use synthetic coatings made can make survival difficult for ple supplement their original / mally in your intestine help from waxes, shellacs and plas- these beneficial probiotic bac- $37.50 microorganisms with those in mo with a 6-mo. you digest food, destroy dis- tics. teria. probiotic products. The NIH commitment ease-causing microorganisms, says these are the same as or and produce vitamins. Less Is More Each balanced, once-daily cap- similar to microorganisms that seniorreporterof One company, however, has sule provides 10 billion CFUs naturally live in your body. [email protected] The NIH contends probiotics come up with a way to protect of 12 different beneficial pro- According to research by mi- might: you from overpaying by put- biotic strains. The shelf-stable or call crobiologists, the average ef- • Help maintain a desirable ting only the number of CFUs supplement, Greens First Dai- Bill Thomas at fective dose for humans is 10 community of microorganisms you need in a special delivery ly Care, is non-GMO, vege- billion colony-forming units (714) 458-5703 • Stabilize the digestive tract’s system. tarian and free of gluten, soy, (CFUs) per day—if properly barriers against undesirable wheat, dairy and magnesium delivered. microorganisms or help inhibit The Multi-Step MAKTrek stearate. their growth 3-D Probiotic Delivery Sys- That’s not so easy. The CFUs • Help the community of mi- tem provides significant safe- you swallow have to survive Learn More croorganisms in the digestive guards designed to ensure bet- For further facts on probiotics stomach acid, bile, hydration, tract return to normal after be- ter survival of the beneficial and other nutritional supple- activation and other issues. ing disturbed (by, say, an anti- probiotic bacteria. ments, call (866) 410-1818 or biotic or a disease) Doctors’ Advice go to https://greensfirst.com/ The 3 Ds • Outcompete many of the un- As Drs. Elizabeth C. Verna product-details/dailycare. 1st D—Two-Step Acid Pro- desirable microorganisms and Susan Lucak of Columbia Getting probiotics where they tection: The probiotic bacteria • Stimulate immune response. University’s College of Phy- need to go is the key to bene- are enrobed by an extract of sicians and Surgeons put it in fiting from them! The Problem brown seaweed called com- the Society of American Gas- plex marine polysaccharides. Lifestyle challenges such trointestinal and Endoscopic Once blended, the final pow- as diet, aging, medications, Surgeons journal Therapeutic der is encapsulated. When the stress, environment, alcohol Advances in Gastroenterolo- capsule is swallowed, it comes and more, however, may con- gy, “A probiotic should be de- in contact with stomach acid tribute to digestive imbalance livered in a formulation that is and dissolves. The complex of essential beneficial bacteria. stable when stored. The colony marine polysaccharides form People who take antibiotics, number of bacteria and viabil- a secondary internal capsule in particular, should counter ity need to be reliable and they protecting the probiotic cells them with probiotics to replen- must survive the acid and bil- until the bacteria are deposited ish the “good bacteria” the an- ious environment in the upper in the lower bowel, which is tibiotic destroys along with the GI tract before they reach the where they need to be to gain “bad” ones. small intestine and colon.” the most benefit. Page 18 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019

54 percent believe they’ll be successful in staying healthy Cooking in 2019. • The average person will Corner overeat on 13 separate days between Thanksgiving and the Writing Off New Year. The End Of Nutrition and health expert Dr. John Agwunobi says that The Year holidays don’t have to throw Americans are officially aban- off your healthy lifestyle. doning attempts to be healthy “Healthy snacking is a useful until 2019, according to a new tool in combating overindul- study. gence. Consuming protein-rich snacks before heading out to a A new study into the health holiday feast can help make and diets of Americans saw as you feel full, so that you don’t many as 45 percent say they’re overindulge.” postponing any resolution to Fridays most games eat clean or lose weight until You can also make delicious, will pay $500 & $400 after the holiday festivities. nutritious dishes such as this vegetable soup: The research, commissioned by Herbalife Nutrition, delved Creamy Butternut Squash into the true extent of holiday Soup Recipe indulging and found the aver- Serves 6 age person gains six pounds in 1 Tbsp olive oil holiday weight. 2 large onions, diced 2 pounds peeled and diced but- Just 12 percent will make it ternut squash through the holidays without 4 cups chicken or vegetable any weight gain at all, accord- broth ing to the research. 1 package soft tofu, drained and diced Where does all that weight 1 tsp ground ginger gain come from? 1 Tbsp lemon juice ½ tsp dried thyme • Forty-four percent have eaten 1 tsp salt more than one Thanksgiving Freshly ground pepper to taste dinner in the same day and 30 the understandable inability to percent have eaten to the point Heat olive oil in a large pot resist temptations and overin- of feeling sick. over medium-high heat. Add dulge has also seen 55 percent the diced onions and sauté un- break a diet for home-cooked • Four in 10 have devoured til tender. Add butternut squash holiday food. so much holiday food they’ve and sauté a few more minutes, needed to loosen a button on then add vegetable broth, • Seventy-nine percent say their pants. bring to boil, reduce heat and they eat more sweets and simmer uncovered until the treats at the end of the year— • During the holiday season, but even with this overeating, Continued on page 25 Page 19 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 Internet Toothbrushing

By Robert E. Horseman, DDS

I have them, you have them, every sentient human being is necessary to review the his- from age four to barely func- tory of the toothbrush. tioning Anasazi like myself has them. We didn’t necessari- In Babylonia in 3,500 BC, ly ask for them, but rather than “chew sticks” were all the go. run the risk of being labeled Frayed on one end, the sticks anti-progressive, we accepted. were rubbed vigorously about generated $US26 billion. All in the oral cavity desludging Them (or ‘this’ if you still be- this happened because of the the teeth marginally. Simul- lieve in the integrity of the En- discovery by the public that if taneously, the user could then glish language) is the “app.” you touched an app with your enjoy any of the arguable Prior to 2008 all we had was finger or your cursor arrow, benefits of “blood-letting.” the “apt,” which could have you would be magically trans- This additional result was fa- been one of three things: a ported to a site that would take vored at the time as a medical place to live, a brief descrip- your money in exchange for an procedure allowing internal tion of an individual’s ability intangible product that might blood-dwelling demons to or a good guess about some- in the near future be dropped escape. Taking their poxes thing that was likely to happen. right off at your front door by with them, the demons were a FedEX helicopter. Is that happy to decamp, went forth It was sometime in 2008, per- great, or what? and multiplied to the extent of haps after a convivial session holding public office or engag- with the grape, when the term The best part is your new best ing profitably in entrepreneur- “application software” was friend--your “PayPal”--will ante ial pursuits involving guns. shortened to “app” because it up for all this for you without required 17 fewer keystrokes. you having to open your wal- But the toothbrush was slow- Immediately, artists who didn’t let! er to evolve and it wasn’t un- know application software til something resembling the from Tupperware, aptly cre- Having convinced the pub- modern toothbrush except for ated millions of colorful little lic that anything from a boat the packaging was made in icons. A coalition of artists, tour on the Rhine to a Napa China during the Tang Dynas- both brush-wielding and con, Valley wedding or a replace- ty (619-907). The bristles were convinced Asian electronic ment shower head was avail- harvested from hogs living in manufacturers of stupidphones able at the touch of a finger, it Siberia and Northern China. that decorating the mundane was inevitable that innovative Although the hogs were slow viewing screens of their smart- app-mongers would zero in on to complain lest they be con- phones with these little M & your personal hygiene activ- verted to moo shu pork, the M-sized apps would create a ities. At Las Vegas where in- brush users became incensed world-wide bonanza of de- formation doesn’t necessarily when the attachment of the mand. Apple agreed. stay there as advertised, the bristles to the bone handles annual Consumer Electronics proved to be tenuous at best. And so it came to pass. Last Show recently revealed the ar- This was the beginning of year 102 billion apps were rival of the Internet-controlled planned obsolescence, a con- downloaded (91% of them Toothbrush. To understand the free) and miraculously, they enormity of this revelation, it Continued on page 26 Page 20 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019

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tions have many Grow Up, Jackie applies the with Emily, Shawn takes Eagle answers, some of same spirit of openness to his Logic, which he uses to build them quite dark life, proving time and time a multi-billion-dollar compa- indeed. again why he’s beloved the ny that eventually outshines world over: he’s honest, funny, Apple, Google, and Microsoft “Those who dwell kind, brave beyond reckoning combined. on the river bank and — after all this time — It’s a new year and the holi- apply all their ingenuity to still young at heart,” according “Years later, Billy is a failure, days are well behind us. Now solving the puzzle of the girl to Publisher Gallery Books. beset by poverty and addic- it’s time for you to take a few who died and lived again, yet tion, and Shawn is the most minutes and catch your breath. as the days pass the mystery The Mansion famous man in the world. Un- Why not pick up one of these only deepens. The child herself A Novel able to let the past be forgot- new books and immerse your- is mute and unable to answer By Ezekiel Boone ten, Shawn decides to resurrect self in a good read! the essential questions: Who and mind-bending stunts. In his and Billy’s biggest failure: is she? Where did she come 2016 — after 56 years in the a next-generation computer Once Upon a River from? And to whom does she industry, more than 200 films, program named Nellie that can A Novel belong? But answers prolifer- and many broken bones — he control a house’s every func- By Diane Setterfield ate, nonetheless. received an honorary Acad- tion. He decides to set it up in emy Award for his lifetime the abandoned mansion they “Once Upon a River is a glo- achievement in film. But at 64 worked near all those years rious tapestry of a book that years old, Jackie is just getting ago. But something about Nel- combines folklore and science, started. lie isn’t right — and the re- magic and myth. Suspenseful, construction of the mansion is romantic, and richly atmo- “Now, in Never Grow Up, the plagued by accidental deaths. spheric, the beginning of this global superstar reflects on his Shawn is forced to bring Billy novel will sweep you away on early life, including his child- back, despite their longstand- ing mutual hatred, to discover a powerful current of storytell- hood years at the China Drama “After 2 years of living on and destroy the evil that lurks ing, transporting you through Academy (in which he was en- cheap beer and little else in in the source code,” according worlds both real and imagined, rolled at the age of six), his big a bitterly cold tiny cabin out- to Publisher Atria/Emily Bes- to the triumphant conclusion breaks (and setbacks) in Hong side an abandoned, crumbling tler Books whose depths will continue Kong and Hollywood, his nu- mansion, young programmers “On a dark midwinter’s night to give up their treasures long merous brushes with death Shawn Eagle and Billy Staf- Fit Men Cook in an ancient inn on the riv- after the last page is turned,” (both on and off film sets), and ford have created something 100+ Meal Prep Recipes for er Thames, an extraordinary according to Publisher Atria/ his life as a husband and father that could make them rich: a Men and Women—Always event takes place. The regu- Emily Bestler Books. (which has been, admittedly revolutionary computer they #HealthyAF, Never Boring lars are telling stories to while and regrettably, imperfect). name Eagle Logic. By Kevin Curry away the dark hours, when the Never Grow Up “We like to be inspired when door bursts open on a griev- By Jackie Chan “Jackie has never shied away “But the hard work and esca- it comes to food. No one en- ously wounded stranger. In his “Everyone knows Jackie Chan. from his mistakes. Since The lating tension have not been joys cookie-cutter meal plans, arms is the lifeless body of a Whether it’s from Rush Hour, Young Master in 1980, Jackie’s kind to their once solid friend- bland recipes, or eating the small child. Hours later, the Shanghai Noon, The Karate films have ended with a bloop- ship —Shawn’s girlfriend Em- same thing every day. Instead girl stirs, takes a breath and re- Kid, or Kung Fu Panda, Jackie ers reel in which he stumbles ily has left him for Billy, and of worrying about what to eat turns to life. Is it a miracle? Is it is admired by generations of over his lines, misses his mark, a third partner has disappeared magic? Or can science provide moviegoers for his acrobatic or crashes to the ground in under mysterious circumstanc- an explanation? These ques- fighting style, comic timing, a stunt gone south. In Never es. While Billy walks away Continued on page 25 Page 22 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 Paso Robles: Harvesting Joy Story by Ronnie Greenberg • Photos by Joe Hilbers

Embrace the allure as nature At lunch, small bites and dulge in the Spa Escape for provides an awesome road dinner Chef Picard’s menu 2-3 hours or the for-2-mas- show on the way to Paso offers up creative dish- sage. For facials there’s the Robles. Set in the northern es from regionally farmed Caudalie, premier Cru and part of San Luis Obispo, it and foraged ingredients. Vinoperfect radiance. Visit was the original trail cho- Enjoy such delights as oak www.spaallegreto.com for sen by the Franciscan Friars roasted salt springs mus- full spa menu. known as the El Camino sels; BBQ Spanish octopus; Real, the King’s Highway. crispy pork belly, crispy Tasting Take in the beauty as the last California coast calamari; Four Estate Wines with fee of the leaves shimmer like fruiti di mare; chicken car- waived with the purchase pyramids of gold speckled bonara; or the 100 percent of two bottles. Club pricing with crimson, and the crisp oak pit grilled, Angus beef is available. Art tour of Al- Courtyard of Allegretto Resort by Ayres air is scented with smoke filet, natural cab prime New legretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles bucolic east wafting from fireplaces Cello Ristorante & York and prime rib eye, has docents ready to guide side. A world unto itself Bar on Site served alongside seasonal you and answer your ques- with 171 spacious guest All roads lead to the Alle- Cello Ristorante & Bar is vegetables. Thomas Hum- tions. Pets are welcome. Al- rooms and suites, locally in- gretto Vineyard Resort a culinary getaway that phrey , the director of food legretto Vineyard Resort spired cuisine, wine bar fea- whose story has an aura brings the locals and guests and beverages oversees the by Ayres is located at 2700 turing the resort’s own pri- of romance, and stunning into the Allegretto culture extensive domestic and in- Buena Vista Drive, Paso vate wine label among many beauty that delights the of joy, discover and sereni- ternational wine list, excep- Robles 93446. Call, (805) others, full-service spa, senses. Gracing this enclave ty. Chef Justin Picard leads tional hand-crafted garden- 369-2500, for reservations, pool, manicured gardens, with its classic charm, the the upscale, casual Med- to-glass cocktails, and craft (800) 764-4614 or visit walking paths, courtyard, elegant resort is an ideal iterranean-inspired expe- beers. Cello is open from www.allegrettoresort.com and French inspired abbey. springboard for the sur- rience your way morning, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call, Indoors and out, hundreds rounding area. Inspired by noon and night. He brings a (805) 369-2503. Area Dine and Wine wine country and European of antiques, art, artifacts, world of diverse selections hospitality, the Allegretto and vignettes invoke luxury of inventive creations, and evokes an Italian vineyard and warmth. Every decor el- prides himself on deep rela- estate on 20 acres of vine- ement that graces the resort tionships and knowledge of yards, olive groves and was chosen not only for its the local farmers and pur- fruit-bearing orchards on beauty, but also its meaning veyors with whom he works daily. The restaurant’s open kitchen design encourages spectators, while the outdoor chef’s garden supplies herbs. Guest may enjoy dinner by candlelight at inti- mate tables or join the com- munal tables, sit fireside at Parrish Family Vineyards the outdoor fire bowls or Spa La Cosecha Bar & Restau- even take on a game of boc- Get the royal treatment with rant is set in the heart of ce ball on the comfortable downtown Paso Robles and heated patio. The interplay the Allegretto signature of food and wine is key to massage; Intermezzo or vine incredibly popular with lo- Interior of Allegretto Vineyard Resort by Ayres the Cello experience. inspired aroma massage. In- cals and visitors. The menu Page 23 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 Paso Robles: Harvesting Joy continued

varietals that include Sau- vignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Malbec, Merlot, Granache, Sangiovese, and Petite Syrah. The dining room has an exhibition kitchen where chefs produce such special- ties as chilled pea soup, pan seared scallops, grilled flat iron steak, local cheese and charcuterie boards. Seating is indoors or on the spa-

NINER Wine Estates cious patio surrounded by Estrella Warbird Museum vineyards. Located at 2400 offers up ceviche and paella plimentary cavern tours are Highway 46 West, Paso Ro- half chicken. A monumental times can be made by call- of the day; pastelitoa catra- available with paid tasting. bles. Call, (805) 239-2233 menu of interesting and ex- ing ahead. Located at 4041 che; Honduran empanadas Located at 3443 Mill Road or visit www.ninerwine.com citing wines are available Highway 46 East, Paso Ro- with beef or chicken; fried in Pas Robles. All, (805) from Bubbles, Roses, Char- bles. Call, (805) 237-7440 calamari with lemon curry 239-1616 or visit www. Thomas Hill Organics, Chef donnay, Rhone whites and or visit www.hunterranch- custard; salmon and grilled roberthallwinery.com Kent Metzger and own- reds, Pinot Noir, and Zin- golf.com white fish. The stone fired er Debbie Thomas oversee fandels, many by the glass, Parrish Family Vineyards pizzas include Pizza Medi- the eclectic menu featuring carafe and bottle. Located Vina Robles Vineyards has lots of family history terrano; Pizza Salumi and such delicacies as clams and 1313 Park St., Paso Robles. & Winery is owned and going back four genera- Pizza Bianco. Located at chorizo; Di Stefano burrata; Call, (805)226-5888 or vis- managed by two Swiss tions. In 1925 Earl Hender- 835 12th St. in Paso Robles. warm beet and goat cheese it www.thomashillorganics. families who have been son planted grapes in the Call, (805) 226-0300 or salad; lamb meatballs; com farming wine grapes in area, and today his grandson visit www.lacosechabr.com Dungeness crab cakes; short Paso Robles for more than David Parrish, also a grape rib tacos; Thai chili salm- Hunter Ranch Golf Course 20 years. The focus is on Robert Hall Winery con- grower has invented new on; Painted Hill seared rib- has been around for world- wines expressive of their sidered to be one of the ideas and ways on varietals eye; bucatini and sea ur- class golf and exception- six sustainably-farmed Es- pioneer wineries in the re- and planting. It produces chin and Moroccan roasted al dining since 1994. Tee tate vineyards, most notably gions that began in 1955, award-winning Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon and Pe- produces award-winning varietals such as Cabernet tite Syrah. age worthy wines. The Duse Sauvignon. Its brand-new vineyard with 130 acres in- building has an inviting The tasting room is the heart cludes some 80-year-old and comfortable tasting of its hospitality center and vines. The estate grown room and spaces for special guests are invited to sam- varieties express the big, events. Located at 3590 Ad- ple current releases at the bold characteristics of Paso elaida Road, Paso Robles. bar. Bistro service is offered fruit resulting in wines with Call, (805) 296-3027 or vis- Thursday through Sunday rich, complex flavors that it www.parrishfamilyvine- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. An adja- include Cavern Select Char- yard.com cent market place features donnay, Fume’ Blanc, Gren- artisan food, gourmet gifts ache Blanc, Cabernet Sau- NINER Wine Estates wel- vignon, Malbec, Meritage comes you to it beautiful Blend and Zinfandel. Com- building offering estate Thomas Hill Organics Continued on page 28 Page 24 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 Page 25 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 January wellness goals without break- Whip, Juicy AF Moroccan few more minutes until tofu Dr. Agwunobi added, “While ing the bank. Chicken, and many more to is heated through. 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You can start this holi- story of overcoming depres- stone. independent distributors have day season simply by parking sion and weight gain to start a and how it’s going to affect Writing Off The demonstrated that developing a at the farthest spot from the our bodies, we should embrace successful business and fitness support system of people who store or mall entrance, helping food freedom—freedom to movement. End Of The Year know your goals, strengths and you rack up extra calorie-burn- create flavorful meals, but in Continued from page 18 weaknesses can be extreme- ing steps.” a more calorie-conscious way; “This guide also includes 100+ squash is very tender, about ly beneficial in maintaining freedom to indulge occasional- easy and flavorful recipes like 20 minutes. 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Estrella Warbirds Muse- Start Paso Robles um & Woodland Auto Dis- play is a wonderful in-depth Continued from page 23 Breathing museum dedicated to men Clean and fine imported Swiss and women who serve, have products is also available. served, or sacrificed their lives for our country. Pre- serving military history, the It 3,300-seat boutique am- museum seeks to honor the phitheatre that opened in past and inspire current and 2013 has featured top tier future generations through acts that take the stage ev- preservation, restoration and A new year, whether the one on ery year from mid-April care of military aircraft, ve- the calendar or a more person- through November by Ned- hicles, and artifacts from al milestone, is a good time to erlander Concerts. Located give your health and well-be- 20th century wars and con- ing a new start, too. Here are at 3700 Mill Road, Paso Ro- flicts. Displays range from three hints on how: bles. Call, (805)227-4812 or jeeps, side arms, early-year visit www.vinarobles.com aircraft, fighter jets, retired 1. Be active—but don’t set from active duty, antique too high a goal. Just walking ambulances, bombardier Art and History for 30 minutes a day, even in sites, modern missiles, and Studios on the Park is a 10-minute increments, can rare parts destined for ful- unique venue where artists make a difference. ly restored vintage aircraft. of various mediums display The museum was founded 2. Eat right. Go for more fruits their talents and expertise more than 25 years with and vegetables; fewer sugary in paintings, photography two airplanes, and a single drinks, red meats and high-fat, ,glass works, jewelry design building, and has grown to processed foods. to observe and purchase. numerous facilities and han- 3. Reduce indoor pollu- Located at 1130 Pine St., gars across 20 acres of land. tion. Get your HVAC system Paso Robles. Call, (805) cleaned by a NADCA profes- 238-9800 or visit www.stu- Woodland Auto Display sional. In most homes, people diosonthepark.org located here was founded generate a great deal of con- by Richard “Dick” Wood- taminants and air pollutants, Paso Robles Historical So- lands and showcases vin- such as dander, dust and chem- tage classic, and historic ciety Museum housed in icals. These are pulled into the vehicles. The museum’s pri- HVAC system and build up in the old Carnegie Library in mary focus is racing vehi- the ductwork. NADCA sets the historic and vibrant down- cles, with a concentration of industry standard for HVAC town city park. Inside is an NASCAR Sprint, modified, system cleaning and its mem- extensive archival collec- bers must have at least one super modified and midg- tion relating to the area’s certified Air Systems Clean- et racecars. Docents are history. There are unique ing Specialist (ASCS) on staff, knowledgeable and delight- comply with a Code of Ethics exhibits celebrating the ed to share their information and acquire continuing educa- achievements of individu- at this fantastic venue. tion credits. als, and the events that have shaped not only Paso Ro- Open Thursday to Sunday 43 Years of Experience Learn More bles, but much of Califor- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located Highest Avvo rating - 10.0 out of 10.0 For further facts and tips and to nia’s past. Docents are on off Airport Road at 4251 Selected by peers as “Super Lawyer” find a nearby NADCA- mem 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 hand ready to share infor- ber, go to www.nadca.com. For Dry Creek Road, Paso Ro- a free Homeowner’s Guide to mation. Located at 800 12th bles. Call, (805) 238-9317 air duct cleaning, visit https:// St., Paso Robles. Call, (805) or visit www.ewarbirds.org (213) 626-1881 • 1-(800) 699-1881 • (818) 760-9880 nadca.com/sites/default/files/ 238-4996 or visit www.pa- For additional information docs/2017/nadca_homeown- sorobleshistoricalsociety. on Paso Robles go to www. ers_guide_print_version.pdf org travelpaso.com Page 29 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 How Can I Protect Myself From Identity Theft? Movie Preview While there are many advan- rec-ognize, or something is tages to living in a connected not correct, contact the cred- world, the rise in cybercrime it-reporting agency as soon as “Serenity” By Randal C. Hill poses risks to our personal possible to communicate the information. So how can you discrepancy. You can contact safeguard this information all three nationwide credit-re- After saving the human race one day when ex-wife Karen Serenity might be the break- while enjoying online opportu- porting agencies online, by together in 2014’s Interstellar, (Hathaway) shows up unex- through mainstream hit that nities to achieve your financial phone or by mail. Whichever Academy Award winners Mat- pectedly, their child in tow and Knight has been looking for. goals? method you choose, the cred- thew McConaughey and Anne fear in her heart caused by a It is at least a praiseworthy it-reporting agency will inves- Hathaway join forces again new husband. addition to his growing oeu- One important way you can tigate disputed information to star in Serenity, an adrena- vre; whose past works include help protect your identity is and respond back to you with line-fueled, original (and quite Karen has lured her super Dirty Pretty Things and East- by regularly reviewing your the results. sexy) “neo-noir” offering from creepy spouse (Jason Clarke) ern Promises. Knight not only credit reports. Doing so is not British-born creator Steven to Plymouth Island for a fish- wrote and directed Serenity, only a responsible habit to be- In a case of identity theft, the Knight. ing expedition. Dill has never but, with able assistance from gin as you establish your credit credit-reporting agency will met or even seen the new guy, Guy Heeley and Greg Shapiro, history, it can also be a way to work with you to place a fraud Neo-noir means “new film but Karen’s description of him also handled production tasks identify incomplete or inac- alert on your credit reports that noir,” neo being Greek for has set off alarm bells in Dill’s along the way. curate information, as well as can help prevent er-roneous new and noir being French mind. “You were right about accounts that may have been transactions from appearing for black. Though such a label him,” Karen says just before Released by Aviron Pictures/ opened erroneously. For free in the future. A fraud alert in- might apply to most contem- she lobs a bomb: “I want you Global Road Entertainment, copies of your credit reports forms creditors that you may porary crime or detective mov- to take him out on your boat,” Serenity arrives — no, ex- from Equifax, Experian and have been a victim of fraud, ies, a true neo-noir film retains she announces, “and drop him plodes — into theaters on Jan. TransUnion, visit www.annu- and encourages them to take characteristics of those movies in the ocean for the sharks.” 25. alcreditreport.com. steps to contact you to veri- of the 1930s through the 1950s fy your identity. Once a fraud in which cynical, morally Faced with this request, Dill “Reviewing your credit reports alert is in place, you can choose ambiguous protagonists of- must now make the decision Advertise in is an easy way to monitor your to remove it at any time on- ten stumble blindly through a of a lifetime. financial commitments,” says The Senior line. Under federal law, fraud world of darkness and danger. Francis J. Creighton, president alerts are free and are shared To add to his dilemma, he also Reporter’s and CEO of the Con-sumer among the three credit-report- Neo-noir movies are that and realizes something else that Data Industry Association. ing agencies. CLASSIFIED & more, offering newer niche unnerves him: the other is- “While lenders and credit-re- subjects, updated cinematic landers seem to have several PROFESSIONAL porting companies have a If you have been a victim of techniques, more convoluted secrets — and some of them number of sophisticated se- identity theft and false ac- SERVICE plots, new levels of violence, might be about him. curity protocols in place to counts have been opened in and femme fatales (always an DIRECTORY help prevent identity theft and your name, you may want to element of any film noir story) The thrum of undefined danger fraud, there may still be in- consider a security freeze. A who today are more powerful, grows louder as the day of the Only stances where a criminal can se-curity freeze restricts access more mysterious and more fishing expedition rushes on gain access to your personal to your credit report without empowered than those in the him. And that’s when all hell information and cause a prob- your permission and may pre- / past. will break loose. $37.50 lem.” vent unauthorized individuals mo with a 6-mo. from opening new accounts Academy Award nominee Di- commitment Baker Dill (McConaughey) After you receive your cred- in your name. These are free ane Lane plays Dill’s love in- captains a fishing boat out of seniorreporterof oc@ it reports, review them care- for identity theft victims and, terest, and Djimon Hounson aol.com or call a peaceful Caribbean tropical fully to make sure all the ac- depending on the state, senior — another Academy Award Bill Thomas at (714) counts are yours. If you notice enclave called Plymouth Is- nominee — serves as the voice 458-5703 an account that you don’t Continued on page 31 land. His serene life shatters of Dill’s conscience. Page 30 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 Reducing Your Risk Of Heart Attack

While death from heart attack wife, funded the Lex and is highest during the win- Eileen Roulston Lifestyle ter holidays, you can protect Change Initiative and Lee heart health with diet, exer- County Support Network for cise and taking pre-scribed Survivors and Caregivers to medication. cused on how to protect their provide a local support net- heart health and minimize work to people in Lee County, The Problem risks.” Fla. “Having the tools to sup- Juggling all the extra pres- port you makes it a lot easier sures of a busy holiday sched- One such app is My Cardiac to make changes, especially ule can wreak havoc on your Coach, a free and easy-to- as you face challenges.” healthy habits, but it’s one of use mobile app developed by the most dangerous times to the American Heart Associ- Learn More lower your guard. Research ation that empowers people For further facts about My shows deaths from heart at- to take control of their heart Cardiac Coach and to down- tacks peak during December health using interactive tools load the app for Apple or An- and January. to learn about their condition, droid mobile devices, go to track medications and closely www.heart.org/MyCardiac- “Changes in diet and alco- monitor any changes. Coach. hol consumption; stress from family interactions, strained One Man’s Story finances, travel and enter- For example, Lex Roulston Advertise in taining; and even respiratory overhauled his diet and in- The Senior problems from burning wood creased exercise after having are all possible reasons for a quintuple bypass surgery in Reporter’s the increase in heart attacks 2001, since all five of his coro- CLASSIFIED & during the holidays,” explains nary arteries were blocked. John Osborne, M.D., Ph.D., Roulston said he “never PROFESSIONAL a preventive cardiologist for thought about what he ate or SERVICE State of the Heart Cardiology. worried about his health,” and that his bypass surgery “was a DIRECTORY A Solution big wake-up call” to take his If you’ve had a heart attack, health seriously and protect Only it’s especially important to his heart health. maintain a healthy diet, stick $37.50/ to an exercise plan and take Roulston, now 84, relied on mo with a 6-mo. medicines as prescribed. in-person resources through a commitment About 20 percent of heart at- cardiac care program follow- seniorreporter tack survivors over the age of ing his bypass surgery, but @aol.com 45 will have another heart at- said mobile tools such as My or call tack within five years of their Cardiac Coach can provide Bill Thomas at first. the support, as well as access to medical information, that (714) 458-5703 “Making lifestyle changes proved so crucial as he made can be difficult,” adds- Os significant lifestyle changes. borne. “Many of my patients use mobile apps that provide “It’s just another tool to help education and electronic you make a lifestyle change,” re-minders to help stay fo- said Roulston, who, with his Page 31 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 Busy Boomers By Les Goldberg

villages and elsewhere. So far, A Snapshot of the Brownie Generation she has checked off 60 countries on her destinations list. How many of you remember photographers the Brownie camera? Raise that I have known A few years ago, Skinner ex- your hand if you either used throughout my pressed a wish that young one or were a “model” for own journalism people who criticize America quick shots, some of the smart- someone snapping your image career, both pros could visit other countries and phone cameras are getting bet- with the iconic Kodak “made and hobbyists, see first-hand what makes the ter but are not fully functional, for the masses” photography they all agree United States so great. She including telephoto capabili- tool. with Skinner that into a professional career. A wrote this poem: ties,” she said. “There are some native of Southern California, among the benefits of the film nice purse-size cameras with One hand in the local crowd is era they miss the most are the she got married and has lived I had a dream that I was young amazing zoom abilities if that Marilyn Skinner, 73, of Hun- ability to produce double ex- covers your needs. But if you the last 50 years in Surf City, to visit another land. tington Beach, whose passion posure images and the creativ- are interested in a camera that working at first in the medical To expand my vision for photography is evidenced ity of the darkroom. In fact, can track a target for multiple profession and then in residen- to understand the differences in her hobby which began Skinner said that she often shots, as in following a bird in tial property management with at hand. when she received her first spent hours in her home dark- flight, or a race car, you will her husband. The mountains high where the camera – The Brownie – more room. “My husband would go need a full-size camera with winds will blow than six decades ago. to work on a weekend, and I interchangeable lenses. But her passion for photogra- the deserts hot without water phy is deep-rooted, so much would still be in there when he “I have had an interest in pho- below. so that she is willing to travel came home!” Identity Theft tography as long as I can re- The snow and ice, the humid to all corners of the Earth to Continued from page 29 member,” she said. “Both my heat citizens as well. For all oth- capture images of landscape, the different dress and the parents loved photography and er consumers, there may be a people, flora and fauna. food they eat. my uncle was a teacher, water fee, based on individual state colorist and photographer for a When my time has come, I Over the years she has trans- laws. Consumers should keep time with author Zane Gray.” want to say formed from the Brownie and in mind that security freezes Skinner could have been the I’ve been to these places aren’t for everyone, especially film cameras, to today’s tech- and I bless the way. those who are actively seek- nologically advanced digi- For her, the love of photog- ing credit or plan to apply for tal cameras. Come to think of it, that ap- raphy is the ideal companion credit in the future, such as for plies to anyone at any age. to her constant desire to trav- making a large purchase or ap- “My first digital was an plying for a loan. Olympic waterproof cam- el and lifelong quest to learn If you are planning a bucket era,” she added. “I then about other cultures, people list trip or a vacation to visit It’s important to safeguard moved up to a Nikon 50 and faraway places. Asked the grandchildren, don’t forget your information wherever which was much easier what her favorite destinations to pack your camera. You can you can. Regularly checking than hauling bags of film are, she said: “each location your credit reports to make Eastman Kodak poster girl leave your Brownie at home – on trips but only could accom- around the world is special by sure your information is cor- who helped make the compact unless you can find film and a modate a 2-gigabyte storage itself.” rect, and being aware of the box camera the “people’s cam- place to develop it. Instead, card. tools available to help you Skinner recommends visiting a era,” like the way Henry Ford She added that she enjoys protect your identity, are great vowed to put cars in every traveling with Oversees Ad- good camera store and talking “Currently I use the Nikon places to start. Consumers in- Americans’ garages. venture Travel, a company that to a knowledgeable salesper- terested in getting copies of 7000. I love it! It allows me provides many opportunities son. their free credit reports should to be more creative.” Despite her photographic tal- to dine and visit with people visit www.annualcreditreport. ent, she never turned the hobby After speaking with several around the world – in schools, “If you are just interested in com. Page 32 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 ‘Knights in Armor’ Exhibit Shines at Bowers Museum

If you’ve been to Orange at Bowers Museum in Santa learn that in England the kings’ County’s own Ana should be a “must-see” on armies were made up of lords, Medieval Times your to-do list this fall. or knights, who were respon- and marveled sible for defending their lands. at the jousting On display through Jan. 13, For instance, King Henry II figures on horse- the exhibit “showcases a (1154-1189) had 6,000 knights back, or you are unique collection of more in his army who received no just fascinated than 100 European arms and pay for 40 days of service each unique collection of more by the history armor, including two horses year. than 100 European arms and of the Middle in full guard and an array of armor, including two horses Ages, then the weapons and swords forged To defend themselves and in full guard and an array of “Knights in Ar- over the course of centuries, their horses in battle from the weapons and swords forged mor” Exhibit well-known to scholars, spe- piercing lances – and later bul- over the course of centuries, at Bowers Mu- cialists and collectors around lets from low-velocity firearms well-known to scholars, speIf seum in Santa the world,” according to Peter – the knights and their soldier you’ve been to Orange Coun- Ana should be Keller, president of Bowers staffs wore steel armor. At ty’s own Medieval Times and a “must-see” on Museum. first it was made of interlock- marveled at the jousting fig- your to-do list ing iron rings known as mail ures on horseback, or you are this fall. As you explore this colorful or chainmail, which was rivet- just fascinated by the history period in history, from the ed or welded shut. Gradually, On display through Jan. 13, of the Middle Ages, then the 13th to 15th centuries, you will the exhibit “showcases a “Knights in Armor” Exhibit Continued on page 33 Page 33 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019

hillside villa and park into the ‘Knights in Armor’ museum which houses nearly Continued from page 32 50,000 items, including arms, armor, paintings and ceramics small additional plates or discs from throughout the world. of iron were added to protect vulnerable areas. Hardened Keller said he believes leather and splinted construc- “Knights in Armor” is the first tion were used for arm and leg exhibition in Southern Cali- pieces, followed by a coat of fornia to focus on European plates sewn inside a textile or armor. leather coat.

Eventually mail armor gave “Here at the Bowers, our mis- way to a full harness of plate sion is to bring the great art armor which is credited with treasures of the world to the allowing the heavy cavalry to people of Southern Califor- dominate battlefields for cen- nia,” he added. “And certain- turies. ly, when you go to Florence, Italy, and see this Renaissance It wasn’t until the early 15th armor, it’s an art form, but it’s century that advances in weap- also a major part of history.” onry allowed infantry to defeat armored knights in battle. The The museum is open from quality of the metal used in history shows that armor con- Tuesday through Sunday 10 armor deteriorated as armies tinues to be used in one form a.m. to 4 p.m. Seniors 62 became bigger and armor or another, from helmets to years of age and older can get was made thicker, necessitat- bullet-proof vests, from mili- in for $20 on weekdays and ing breeding of larger cavalry tary vehicles to limousines for $22 on weekends. Santa Ana horses. high-ranking politicians. residents are admitted free on Sundays with proof of address. The Bowers exhibit, present- ed by the Museum Stibbert in Florence, Italy, and founded by Frederick Stibbert, features unique interactive activities, including a sword-in-the-stone photo station and a “Knight’s Quest” scavenger hunt, a life- sized chess play, and a special “Kings, Queens and Castles” showcase in the Bowers’ Kid- Instead of making plate armor seum. obsolete, the use of firearms stimulated further improve- The collection on display is ments in plate armor and pre- part of an inheritance from vented battle casualties. Full Stibbert’s grandfather, who suits of armor were worn by was commander-in-chief of generals and commanders the British East India Com- right up to the second decade pany’s private army. Stibbert of the 18th century. Modern ultimately transformed his Page 34 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 work with the family budget to Another is the Ambrose fam- How Older Adults Are You Seeking a Care ensure appropriate placement. ily in San Clemente: “Thank Can Combat Facility For Your Loved One? you for all the hours of searching and getting to know Polly, Loneliness And hospice care or re- SR: What steps do you take to her needs and the needs of our spite care. It also find a facility that is the right Social Isolation family. The confidence and has close ties with fit? Through Exercise experience you shared with us the Alzheimer’s MS: We pre-tour every home helped us believe it was pos- Association, or facility to assess their care sible.” Council on Ag- plans, to see what types of ing, Home Care caregivers are on duty and Agencies, Vet- their training. We look at the And the vice president of de- erans resources, quality of their meal plans, velopment for the Alzheimer’s medication management, and Adult Protective Association said this about An exercise class can be a great place Services and So- activities and programs of- RCSP: for older adults to make new friends. fered. We also ensure that the cial Services. When discussing health, peo- Matt Posselt, owner of Ivy Glenn facilities have hospice waivers “Thanks for your help. Those Terrace; Melissa Schusler, ple typically think of physical and have passed State of Cali- we serve found a window of Residence Care Placement To learn more about this health—their weight, strength, Specialist; lly Ambrose, care unique service, we asked Me- fornia inspections. hope.” facility resident, and Pia the mobility, and potential health caretaker lissa Schusler, placement spe- issues they are facing. How- cialist with RCPS, to answer SR: What is the cost of using According to Schusler, “We at Take it from me, if you an- ever, when looking at overall some key questions typically RCPS services? RCSP take pride in searching swered “yes” to the question well-being, it’s important to asked by families and friends MS: Our services are free to for That Age In Place Home. above, it can be a daunting – think beyond the physical and who are in similar situations: those who need them. We re- We have the knowledge and and often very frustrating task. focus on mental health as well. ceive our commission directly resources to support all unique In my case, our family endured SR: I know this is a basic from the facilities after a tran- needs, preferences and desires the experience twice – within a This is especially true for older question, but why does RCSP sition has been made and the of our clients and families. We 4-year span -- when my moth- Americans, as many are tack- exist? clients and families, facilities offer suggestions and support er and father who had been liv- ling physical and mental health MS: We take the load off our and owners are all comfort- during all types of transitions.” ing with us for 7 years finally issues alone. According to the clients and their families to able, safe, content and happy. reached the stage where high- U.S. Census Bureau, more narrow down the search to a For more information about than 11 million people ages 65 ly professional daily care was One such satisfied custom- few homes we feel are appro- RCSP, you are invited to call and older are living alone and necessary. er is Ginny from Lake Forest prite. We Schusler at the office (949) are at risk for loneliness or so- who told Schusler: “I am so then schedule tours with the 413-4582, her cell (949) 412- cial isolation. These issues can Unfortunately for us, finding grateful to have found you. families. Whether the tran- 5947 or toll-free (800) 763- impact a person’s men-tal and a well-managed, highly qual- Not only did you find a home sition needs to take place im- 1433. Her email is mel4se- physical health significantly, ified care facility involved quickly, but you knew imme- mediately or within a week or [email protected]. leading to high blood pressure hours of knocking on doors, diately what I wanted for Mary months, we will successfully and disease, as well as depres- numerous phone calls, visi- who has Alzheimer’s.” See our ad on the back cover. handle the entire search. sion. In fact, according to a tations, interviews and nego- Harvard Health study, “lone- tiations. If only there was a SR: How do you determine liness has an equivalent risk service available then like Or- what level of care is required factor to health as smoking ange County-based Residen- for each resident? 15 cigarettes a day, shortening tial Care Placement Specialist MS: Initially, we assess each one’s life span by eight years.” (RCPS). unique situation, and get to know the family and the res- Social isolation can also make Founded in 1997, the compa- ident. The more we know it harder for people to take ny has developed close work- about them, the better we can control of their health as they ing relationships with state-li- offer our expertise for assis- do not have a network to sup- censed assisted living facilities tance. After we assess the res- port and motivate them to re- and organizations dedicated to ident’s care needs, personality board and care, memory care, and preferred locations, we Continued on page 35 Page 35 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019

Older Adults Continued from page 34

In The Spotlight main socially or physically By Debbie L. Sklar active. Activities that not only make people healthier but also allow them to connect with Kelly Reeves of “Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue” others can help those at risk for social isolation and improve Looking for a friendly com- Q: Are cats or dogs more re- abandonment we see daily; the health and well-being. Silver- panion? Kelly Reeves is the quested by seniors? numerous amounts of animals Sneakers, the nation’s leading President and Co-founder of A: While cats can be great in our shelters that are sched- community fitness program Newport Beach-based Paw companions, they have the uled to be euthanized, and we designed specifically for older Prints in the Sand Animal tendency (and stereotype) of can’t save them because we adults, has seen the power of Rescue which also offers the being aloof in general. Seniors don’t have the resources to do socialization combined with Seniors for Seniors Foster Pro- typically want dogs as they are so. We are a foster-based orga- fitness, firsthand. gram. better companions, and people nization, so we need a dedicat- tend to have less allergy issues ed foster home in place before For more than 25 years, Sil- It is designed to help save with dogs. we can rescue an animal. We verSneakers has been helping homeless pets and enrich the also always need the financial older adults enjoy and get the lives of the residents in se- Q: What is your background in resources to provide the care most out of life by engaging nior citizen homes and assist- terms of animals? they need. participants in physical ac- ed living facilities. Under the Q: Why would a senior want to A: I’ve had animals all of my tivi-ty, as well as fostering program, it rescues senior pets new friendships with a wel- get a pet? life. I was the kid who always Q: How many pets do you per- in high kill shelters and works coming member community. A: Senior citizens often strug- brought the stray dog or cat sonally have? with local senior homes and Through exercise and social gle with loneliness, isolation, home, much to my mom’s cha- A: Four dogs. facilities to foster them until depression and health issues. A grin, but she didn’t turn them interactions, SilverSneakers they find their forever homes. pet is great companion to help away … We had dogs, cats, helps people maximize their Here is more about Reeves and Q: How can people get in seniors deal with or even over- ducks, hamsters, parakeets, health and well-being, and the program. touch with you? come many of these issues. parrots, turtles, fish … you maintain an active lifestyle— A: People can reach us via our name it! recognizing that community is Q: Tell us about Paw Prints A pet gives them an outlet; Social Media pages, mainly just as important as the fitness and how it began? something to care for, com- Facebook at https://www.face- aspect. In fact, a recent survey A: When I adopted my first dog panionship and unconditional Q: Do you only assist seniors book.com/pawprintsinthesan- of SilverSneakers members as an adult, I became aware of love. in Newport Beach find pets? drescue or via email at info@ revealed that 65 percent of just how great the issue is with A: No, we mainly assist seniors all around Southern Cal- pawprintsinthesand.org, or our members have made new and shelter overcrowding, euthana- Q: How many seniors have ifornia as that’s where we are web site www.pawprintsinthe- valuable friendships through sia, animal abuse and abandon- you been able to set up with located, but we adopt out with- sand.org the program. ment. I had to do something. I pets? in the state of California. started just donating here and A: None yet. We are in discus- Community exercise programs there, then fostering for other sions with a few local senior Q: Is there a fee for seniors? Q: What’s the best part of what like SilverSneakers help en- organizations, then doing pri- citizen homes about the pro- A: Yes, It’s $275 and that in- you do? The hardest? gage older adults in social ac- vate rescue where everything gram. It’s still new, so we are cludes all vetting up until A: The best part is saving a one tivities and give them a built-in was on my dime. I decided sorting out the logistics. Our when they’re adopted, micro- that if I was going to do this homeless pet that came from a network of support, while also hope and goal is to have it in chip and shots. We also spay/ and really put my whole heart difficult background and that’s offering the benefit of improv- full swing within the first quar- neuter them if they are cleared into it, I should start a nonprof- not in very good shape and ing their physical health. by our vet. it and make a difference on a ter of 2019. seeing them heal both physi- broader scale. Since we started cally and emotionally; seeing To find out if you are eligible Paw Prints in the Sand 5 years Q: Is the senior program new? them thrive and be in a happy, Q: Are you a non-profit? for SilverSneakers or to find a ago, we have rescued over 365 A: Yes, we just launched it in loving home. The worst part A: Yes, we are a 501(c)(3) class in your area, visit www. animals. November. is all the abuse, neglect and nonprofit organization SilverSneakers.com. Page 36 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019

Jessica Lange Four Tips For Better Continued from page 10 honors from the Oscars, the Managing Your Golden Globes, the Los An- geles Film Critics Association, Retirement Budget the Utah Film, the National Board of Review, the National Society of Film Critics and the Chicago Film Critics Associa- tion.

Her performances in “Losing In addition to being honored Isaiah” opposite Halle Berry, by TV Guide, Entertainment Rob Roy with Liam Neeson Weekly and MTV, she won a sec- and in the TV adaptation of “A ond Primetime Emmy Award, Streetcar Named Desire” with a fifth Golden Globe Award, Alec Baldwin, Diane Lane and her first Screen Actors Guild John Goodman earned her a Award, a Special Achievement fourth Golden Globe Award Satellite Award by the Interna- and her first Primetime Emmy tional Press Academy and the Award nomination for out- Dorian Award by the Gay and standing lead actress in a mini- Lesbian Entertainment Critics series or movie. Association (GALECA). Lange began the new millenni- um with a London stage pro- Offstage Lange is a Goodwill Ambas- Advertise in sador for the United Nations The Senior Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Reporter’s specializing in the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Democratic CLASSIFIED & Republic of the Congo and in spreading awareness of the PROFESSIONAL duction of Eugene O’Neill’s disease in Russia. SERVICE “Long Day’s Journey into Night,” for which she became She was also a public critic of DIRECTORY the first American actress to former U.S. President George receive an Olivier Award nom- W. Bush, once calling his ad- Only ination. ministration “a self-serving re- gime of deceit, hypocrisy and She appeared mostly in sup- / belligerence,” and has been a $37.50 porting roles thereafter, un- mo with a 6-mo. human rights supporter of the til joining the cast of FXs’ commitment Buddhist monks in Nepal. “American Horror Story” in seniorreporter 2011. A huge success not only Lange is currently single with @aol.com for the network and creators, but also for Lange, who ex- three grown children – one or call perienced a resurgence in her with her former partner, re- Bill Thomas at popularity, receiving rave re- nowned Russian ballet dancer (714) 458-5703 views and several awards for Mikhail Baryshnikov, and two her controversial role. with playwright Sam Shepard. Page 37 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 When It’s Time To Replace Your Water Heater

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Copyright Pyromod Software Inc. For personal use only. Not for publication. Page 39 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 How To Help Sick Friends And Family Near And Far By Judith A. Rogow Cold and flu season is here and units on the 5 ½ mile route, it may stay until next May, says really is like staging a battle. the Centers for Disease Con- Happy New Year And that doesn’t even take trol and Prevention (CDC), Congratulations, on surviving into consideration the media and with it comes plenty of ku, crossword puzzles or word 2018 with high hopes for a and entries from the rest of the coughs and sneezes. Millions searches and the like. wonderful shiny New Year! world and the need for inter- of Americans are affected— preters. and infected—the CDC adds. 5. Snack essentials: Include Soon there’ll be new plants some healthy treats to tempt sprouting through the soil, new This year the Parade theme is If those you care about are their sluggish appetites. Try babies – human and animal – The Melody of Life. Chaka under the weather, whether packages of chicken soup (or new books to enjoy and new Khan, “the Queen of Funk,” you’re there to look after them bring them hot bowls if you friends to meet. is this year’s Grand Marshal. in person or far away, consider can), fresh fruit—especially Music is the universal lan- giving them a Get Well Care citrus—homemade granola to Spring will give way to sum- guage, and Ms. Khan is a tal- Package. help keep up their strength and mer, and Farmer’s Markets full and sidewalks along the pa- ented speaker having won 10 rade route, and many millions any other easy-to-eat food you of fresh picked tomatoes and Grammy awards. What To Include In A Get worldwide watching on televi- know they like. other goodies. Well Package sion, it’s one of the largest pa- Entries have come from all 1. Beverages to keep them rades on earth. 6. Tissues that are soothing Autumn will bring cool breez- over the world to share in the hydrated: Drinking plenty of es, Halloween, and Thanksgiv- pageantry and share their na- to the nose: According to a fluids has long been good ad- ing, favorite holidays that may Families in the Eastern states, tional pride. For some band Cold and Flu survey conduct- vice for the sick. Whether your be enjoyed by everyone. who are freezing and often members this is their first ex- ed by Clarus Research Group, recipients are tea lovers or fla- snowbound, are treated to tele- perience outside their own two-thirds of consumers get vored water fans, send or bring vised scenes of locals bundled country, they’ll have quite a sick at least once during peak them their favorite beverages up in sweaters and coats suf- tale to tell when they return cold and flu season, and with to help keep them hydrated. fering in 40 chilly degrees. home! it comes plenty of coughs and sneezes. All the blowing 2. Drugstore necessities: Save The parade itself is a produc- Honda, the first presenting means a nose needs plenty of them the trouble of needing to tion with countless hours of sponsor, will lead the parade soft tissues, such as Puffs Plus run out to the pharmacy by in- building floats, choosing the with their float, a celebration Lotion, to keep it from turning cluding such common neces- Rose Court’s Princesses and of 60 years, and are providing red and raw. These tissues lock sities as Puffs tissues, NyQuil, Queen, all the other picky de- the pace car. in moisture to help soothe ir- DayQuil, cough drops and the Then, winter returns with tails, protocol and plans. As ritated skin commonly caused like. sweater weather and all sorts one official stated: “its like A crowd favorite, the 18 by rough or thin tissues. Then of events both religious and staging a massive battle,” al- equestrian entries range from your friend or relative can say 3. A thoughtful card: What’s secular, before we are ready, beit one with no foe - except rope twirling cowboys on goodbye to a sore nose and hel- possibly the weather. a get well soon care package we will be celebrating New mustangs to flower bedecked lo to a “feeling better” glow. Year 2020, and the cycle will ponies and beautiful Arabians without a “Get Well Soon” begin again. ridden by brightly costumed card? Buy (or better yet, make) Learn More owners. You might notice that a funny one to lift their spirits For further facts and tips on In traditional Californian ex- the horses enjoy the parade as and ask other friends or family preventing, easing and recov- cess we start the New Year much as those watching. to sign it as well. ering from a cold or flu, go to with the Tournament of Roses Considering what goes into www.puffs.com. Parade - the 130th this time lining up the flower bedecked The experience doesn’t end 4. Low-key activities: Pick- - and the Rose Bowl college floats, staging the bands, deal- with the parade as the 2019 me-ups can work wonders football game. ing with the various equestrian Rose Bowl game is where the while they wait to recover. When those you care about clubs and horse drawn carriag- Ohio State Buckeyes will pit Consider light reading, a feel- have a cold or the flu, giving With hundreds of thousands of es, plus hundreds of personnel good movie, a gift card for fun them soft tis-sues can be a people crowded into bleachers who ride on or walk beside the Continued on page 40 new apps to download, Sudo- good thing to do. Page 40 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 JUST The Four Tips For Better Senior Managing Your JUDITH Reporter Retirement Budget continued from page 39 against the Washington Hus- is published monthly by: A recent survey by Ameriprise identify some areas where you SENIOR kies in the 105th matchup of Financial found that 68 per- can reduce spending. top college champions. This is REPORTER cent of retirees with at least OF OC the 12th time they have played $100,000 in assets have not yet 2. Consider the bucket ap- against each other, but their 9114 Adams Avenue, Suite 358 taken money out of their sav- proach to income. A common first such competition at the Huntington Beach, CA 92646 ings, beyond what they must approach to the asset with- Rose Bowl. Email: jcampos@ withdraw as part of the IRS’ drawal phase of retirement is to seniorreporterofoc.com required mini-mum distribu- establish a “bucket strategy.” This annual American col- tions from their retirement ac- This approach involves break- lege football game is one Telephone counts. ing your nest egg into three (714) 975-6345 of the most wagered on and buckets: (1) The Cash Bucket Fax Las Vegas hotels and casinos It turns out that the transition (one to three years of short- (714) 369-6517 hold huge watching parties in from saving money to living term income); (2) The Income Rate is $28.00 per year. rooms with wall-to-wall large off of those assets is much Bucket (five to eight years of screen television sets, open Guest articles, commentaries tougher for seniors to navi- medium-term income); and (3) and photographs are invited, bars, stadium type food and, of however, publication is at the gate than many realized. The The Growth Bucket (10+ years discretion of the editor course, bet runners. Smaller Ameriprise survey found that of long-term income). As each gatherings are held from Bos- just one in five seniors say they of the first two buckets gets ton to Bellingham and almost feel “confident” about how to low on dollars, you replen- every town in between. draw down their retirement ish them with assets from the savings, leaving them fraught others. This helps you achieve with uncertainty about how to stability in your cash flow and From princesses, clowns and manage their budgets. increases peace of mind. cowboys to enchant the youngsters to college players in furi- Helpful Hints 3. Maximize the value of ous battle to capture a football Here are four tips that personal your assets. In addition to sav- - and bragging rights for the finance experts recommend for ings accounts and retirement year - the 2019 Tournament of tapping that nest egg and mak- accounts, you may have the Roses and Rose Bowl football ing the most of your retirement ability to unlock value from game certainly start the year years: Continued on page 41 off with excitement! 1. Revisit your monthly expenses. Many people do a good job of tracking their spending in their preretirement years and establishing projec- tions for what they anticipate they will spend in retirement. But it’s important to revisit those estimates and use your actual expenditures to fine- tune your average monthly expenses. This will give you a more precise handle on your spending needs and might also Page 41 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 Four Tips ment; pay yourself first. Tinseltown Talks Continued from page 40 By Nick Thomas For seniors who have fine- tuned their expense budget, assets that you didn’t consider. allocated their income into Living with Rodney Dangerfield For example, if you own your buckets that ensure cash flow, home, a reverse mortgage can maximized the value of their The Christmas season may be long periods of recov- free up cash for you while you everyday assets and put in over, but last December held ery with Joan by his side still live there. Many seniors place a cash backstop, there’s special significance for Joan throughout. are surprised to learn that one no reason to hesitate to draw Dangerfield who married co- potential asset for generating down your retirement accounts median Rodney Dangerfield “He joked that, at his age, immediate cash is a life insur- anymore. Just stick to your 25 years ago on Dec. 26. The all the phone numbers in ance policy. It’s your person- plan and stay the course. pair had dated for 10 years his little black book were al property, so you have the following a chance meeting doctors,” she said. “It was right to sell it anytime. When For seniors who need addition- in 1983 when Rodney strolled certainly true and brought you sell a policy—something al cash flow for retirement, if passed Joan’s Santa Monica out my nurturing side. I did called a “life settlement” they own a life insurance poli- flower shop. everything I could to com- transaction—you get a cash cy that they no longer need or fort him.” payment and the purchaser as- can afford, they may be able to “Being a die-hard fan, I recog- Rodney and Joan Dangerfield. Photo sumes all future premium pay- boost their retirement savings nized Rodney immediately,” Dangerfield died in 2004, at age provided by Aaron Stipkovich at ments, then receives the death by selling that policy for im- Joan recalled from her West Stipko.com. Permission to use. 82, and Joan has since worked benefit. Candidates for life mediate cash. Hollywood home. “I was 16 to keep her husband’s memory median constantly surprising settlements are typically 70 or when I first saw him on “The alive. His website (www.rod- you, I couldn’t wait to wake older, with a life insurance pol- Learn More Tonight Show” and suddenly ney.com) has been revamped up each day.” icy that has a death benefit of For facts about life settle- there he was, 14 years later, and the Rodney Dangerfield at least $100,000. ments, visit www.LISA.org or walking toward me, the funni- Institute for the Study of Com- call (888) 891-8383. est man in the world. For me, Joan remembers Dangerfield edy is now housed at Los An- 4. Keep a backstop in place. it was love at first sight, the working hard at his craft, writ- geles City College and offers Financial advisers often rec- holy grail of encounters. He ing his own stand-up material classes including stand-up, ommend that you keep a cash was fascinating and had those often taking months to perfect improvisational comedy, and backstop in place of perhaps soulful azure-blue eyes, the a joke. He would dash off to joke writing. 12−18 months’ worth of living color of the sky on a clear day. local comedy clubs in the eve- expenses. This will help cover I couldn’t look at him without nings, sometimes two or three “Rodney’s Social Media pres- unexpected costs (the biggest smiling.” a night, to try out a new joke ence is building, and it’s fun to risk factor is health care ex- and experiment with its de- see the reaction from his loyal penses) and provide you with The bug-eyed, tie-fidgeting, livery and placement within a fans as well as new ones,” she some reassurance that you can comedian who cracked up routine. said. “I am also very excited weather a sudden big-ticket audiences for decades with that Paradigm Talent Agency item without having to cancel his often self-deprecating ‘no Although Dangerfield experi- is currently fielding offers for that long-planned vacation. respect’ style of rapid-fire enced an unhappy childhood, a biopic or documentary film Remember, it’s your retire- Joan said he used humor to one-liners began dropping by about Rodney’s remarkable each morning to watch Joan tackle depression: “If you can life. I am sure that will deepen arrange flowers. Despite their lift everyone’s spirits around his impression on the world.” clearly different backgrounds you, you can feel a bit better – Joan was raised in a Utah too.” Nick Thomas teaches at Au- Mormon family – the two hit it off immediately. Toward the end of their burn University at Montgom- two-decade marriage, Danger- ery, Ala., and has written fea- “I felt like the luckiest person field’s physical health declined tures, columns, and interviews in the world,” she said. “To requiring multiple aneurysm, for more than 700 magazines have your own personal co brain and heart surgeries, and and newspapers. Page 42 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 Life in Long Beach By Lyn Jensen

tion. People can also download Building a Better Bridge the LB Bridge Mobile App to To better meet today’s growing keep informed of traffic condi- shipping and road traffic -vol tions surrounding the bridge con- umes, the California Department struction. of Transportation and the Port of Long Beach are constructing The last of the major road clo- a replacement for the landmark sures is to replace the existing ramp that connects eastbound Gerald Desmond Bridge, which will also be wider and better able Ocean Boulevard to northbound for 50 years has connected down- to serve the current 68,000 vehi- I-710. It was closed in mid-2018 town Long Beach with Terminal cle trips the old bridge handles to make way for a new connector Island. Some additional funding per day. Bicycle lanes and pedes- that will open in mid-2019. for the $1.4 billion project is pro- trian walkways are also part of vided by the U.S. Department of the design. Transportation and the Los Ange- les County Metropolitan Trans- After years of planning, ground- portation Authority. breaking for a new bridge began in 2013. The old bridge remains Whether the new bridge will bear open while the new bridge is be- the name “Gerald Desmond” is a ing constructed just to the north. matter for the state legislature to When the new bridge is com- ultimately decide. The old bridge pleted and opened to traffic — was named after a former Long scheduled for late 2019 — the old Beach city attorney and council bridge will be torn down. member. Today’s largest cargo ships — up to six times as large as 50 years Already dominating the Long Website: newgdbridge.com ago — can’t get under the current Beach skyline are the new bridge’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/ bridge, and the constant pounding two 215-feet towers. They are newgdbridge from road traffic is putting stress currently the second-highest ca- Twitter: www.twitter.com/new- on the structure. The new bridge, ble-stayed bridge towers in the gdbridge 8,800 feet long, with about 2,000 949-653-5609 United States — only the Arthur feet of cable-stayed span, will Ravenel Jr. Bridge in Charleston, raise the road deck to 205 feet South Carolina, has taller towers, above water. That will give the 572 feet tall. new bridge the highest road-deck clearance of any cable-stayed bridge in America.

With three lanes in each direction plus safety lanes, the new bridge

The construction project has its own website www.newgdbridge. com where you may sign up for a weekly newsletter that includes traffic updates and other informa- Page 43 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] JANUARY 2019 Page 44 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] DECEMBER 2018