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Fighting Fraud AARP Fraud Watch Network offers tips to fiftyplus protect yourself advocate page 2

Day Tripping Plan a ‘staycation’ this summer page 6

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By Mike Festa, State Director the second most reported fraud AARP Massachusetts in Massachusetts in 2015 was the Every imposter scam. This scam in- n the heels of a new re- volves someone pretending to be port showing the top a relative or friend in trouble, or scam in Massachusetts who falsely claims to represent 2 seconds Oinvolves debt collection, the a corporation, law enforcement, AARP Fraud Watch Network or government agency in order offers tips so you can learn how to get you to reveal personal in- to protect yourself from the five formation or send money. someone’s The third most frequent type top scams reported by of scam involved telephone and Massachu- mobile services, which included identity setts resi- complaints about advertising dents in 2015. related to mobile plans or rates, Accord- unsolicited text messages or fax- ing to the es, or unauthorized charges. is stolen. Number four of the top five Mike Festa FTC’s Con- sumer Sen- fraud complaints in the Bay State tinel Network Data Book, of were about banks and lenders. the 46,414 Massachusetts com- Consumers reported deceptive We’re fighting back with the AARP plaints recorded last year, 37,884 mortgage lending practices, ac- Fraud Watch Network. It provides were fraud-related, ranking the count issues with banks or credit Bay State at number 22 of 50 unions, payday loans, auto title resources to help you spot and avoid states. loans, or unauthorized fees or identity theft and fraud so you can Debt collection scams, where overdraft charges. a debt collector calls repeatedly, Rounding out the top five protect yourself and your family. often falsely representing the were scams surrounding shop- Sign up to get watchdog alerts and amount or status of debt, topped at-home and catalog sales. Com- the list of consumer complaints. monwealth residents reported stay up to date on con artists’ latest Nationwide, age-wise, those in undisclosed costs, failure to de- tricks. It’s free of charge for everyone– their 50s and 60s filed about 20 liver on time, non-delivery and refusal to honor a guarantee with members, non-members and people of all percent of all fraud complaints. Because con artists are out purchases made via the Internet, ages. Because for more than 50 years to steal your hard-earned mon- telephone and mail. Nationwide, Massachusetts AARP has been committed to safeguarding ey, AARP launched the Fraud Watch Network to help you ranked 18 of the 50 states with Americans’ financial futures. outsmart con artists before they 8,530 complaints from victims strike. Our mission is to help of identity theft in 2015, up you and your family safeguard from 5,116 in 2014. The major- aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork against identity theft and scams ity of identity theft complaints so you can keep the money you (58 percent) stemmed from gov- have worked so hard to make ernment documents or benefits and to save. fraud. The second most common The AARP Fraud Watch Net- ID theft complaint concerned work arms you with the tools you credit card fraud with 1,151 com- need to spot and avoid scams. A plaints (13 percent). free resource for people of all The agency’s Consumer Senti- ages, the Fraud Watch Network nel Network Data Book is based offers real-time alerts about the on consumer complaints filed latest scams in each state, a scam- with the Federal Trade Com- tracking map where you can mission to help identify fraud report on scams so friends and trends, research cases, identify Watchdog Alerts neighbors know what to watch victims and track possible tar- Tips & Resources out for, a guide to outsmarting gets. It does not include “Do Free for Everyone con artists, and a helpline where Not Call” complaints. you can talk to a trained volun- For more information, sign up 877-908-3360 teer for advice if you or someone for free at http://www.aarp.org/ you love has been scammed. fraudwatchnetwork or call 877- After debt collection scams, 908-3360. www.fiftyplusadvocate.com + June 2016 + fiftyplus advocate • 3

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Marlborough | Southborough | Worcester Dr. Gammas, Dr. Ghazi, Dr. Panajoti, Dr. Swamy, & Associates 4 • fiftyplus advocate + June 2016 + www.fiftyplusadvocate.com Index of Services Accessibility Real Estate AccessNSM...... 14 SellMomsHouse.com ...... 22 Adult Day Care Adult Day Club at Dodge Park...12 Rehabilitation june Reservoir Center for Health Cooperative Elder Services...... 7 and Rehabilitation ...... 23 Affordable Housing Inside this issue Recreation/ Transportation Bigelow Village ...... 20 Sherwood Village, Natick....24E* Fuller RV ...... 13 Sitkowski Apartments ...... 7 Hampton Jitney ...... 15 Honor Flight Attorneys, Elder Law Senior Services treats local Durbin & Veglia, Attorneys ...... 21 AARP of MA ...... 2 WWII veteran Automotive Services Rest Homes Haddad Auto Detail ...... 13 Goddard Homestead ...... 1 to D.C. trip Oasis at Dodge Park ...... 14C* Banking Services Avidia Bank ...... 14 Subsidized Housing Binnall House ...... 17 Bixby/Brockton Centre ...... 24E* Page 9 Cemetery/ Mausoleum St. John’s Cemetery Colony Retirement Homes.....15 & Mausoleum ...... 10 Congregational Retirement Homes, Melrose ...... 24E* Athlete, Crafts/Gifts Emanuel Village ...... 5 Craftworks ...... 21 Green Hill Towers ...... 11 musician and Hawthorne Hill ...... 8 Dentists Illyrian Gardens ...... 9 broadcaster New England Dental Group ...... 3 Lamplighter Village, Canton ..24E* reflects on Mt. Pleasant Apartments, Funeral Homes Somerville ...... 24E* achieving Shaw Majercik Funeral Home..22 Vein Services goals Home Care Services Americas Vein Centers ...... 22 Century Home Care ...... 24C* Old Colony Elder Services ...... 17 Walk-in Medical Doctors Page 17 Hospice & Primary Care Doctors Express, North Andover, Burlington, Hope Health Hospice ...... 6 Saugus, Malden, Waltham, Medical Research Studies Natick, Watertown, Dedham, Departments Brigham & Women’s Hospital ...18 Braintree, Marlborough, New Bedford, Worcester ...... 13 Caregiving Tips ...... 8 Money Matters ...... 19 Mortgage Financing *E = Eastern edition Travel ...... 12 Viewpoint ...... 20 Direct Finance ...... 23 *C = Central edition

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Now that spring has Sure, you may be a bit grossed arrived, here are 10 great out about what you will fi nd but reasons to get going: once you’re done you will have Just the act of getting out pride in your neighborhood. 1.and taking a walk can im- Listen to some music or a prove your whole attitude when 9.book on tape while you are you need a break from whatever walking. Enjoy a set of favor- is causing you stress. Walking Walking is such a great way to exercise. It doesn’t require much ite tunes or podcasts or a great helps clear your brain and can more than good supportive shoes and can be done almost book. You might fi nd you enjoy help provide a fresh perspective. anywhere at any time. it so much you will want to keep According to many medi- going a bit more. 2.cal professionals, you can lower blood pressure and LDL together is a nice way to spend Practice simple medita- lose weight by walking just 30 (lousy cholesterol), decrease the quality time with each other. 10.tion while you’re walking. minutes a day. Chances are you risk of many cancers and im- Scheduling a regular walk with Try to just focus on the simple act will enjoy it so much you will prove immune system function. a friend will also help you keep of walking itself and your breath. want to walk even more. Plus, Walking can also benefi t the commitment to do so. You will be calmer in no time at all. you can do it in increments dur- 4 .others. There are a myriad ing the day by parking far away 5Ks that also welcome walkers. from your building, taking stairs Why not set a goal to partici- and getting up to talk to people pate in one that will help sup- instead of emailing or texting. port your favorite charity or Aim for 10,000 steps a day. You nonprofi t? Come see us first… will be surprised how fast they Walking a dog, whether it’s add up. 5. Emanuel Village apartments your own or at a local shel- 3.Regular walking lowers ter, will benefi t not only you but offer affordable senior living to blood pressure, improves also the pup. Animals, too, feel persons who are 62 and older sleep and energizes you. .Regu- calmer after an energizing walk, or mobility impaired. lar walkers have fewer heart at- especially those who are in shel- We offer studio, one-bedroom tacks and strokes, lower blood ters for the majority of the day. and mobility impaired pressure and higher levels of Do you or your signifi cant accessible apartments. 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By Bonnie Adams as well as at the D.A.R. State Managing Editor Forest and Dunn State Park. State Parks - The DCR has es- ver the past few years, tablished 70 Massachusetts State the word, “staycation” Parks’ Heart Healthy Trails, which has entered the lexicon. are approximately 1.5 miles or less OWhether it’s due to finances, AUDUBON PHOTO COURTESTY OF MASS in length, and are easy to moder- time or just the desire to stay ate in activity level. Many of the close to home, many people are trails have separate webpages choosing to vacation in their with more specifics and printable own and nearby communities. maps. (For more information, And although it’s a small state, visit www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/ Massachusetts has a myriad of dcr/massparks/recreational-ac- things to do and see, which allow tivities/healthy-heart-trails.html). you to have a day of fun and still The DCR offers a pass for sleep in your own bed at night. Massachusetts has many fine lakes and beaches to enjoy. daily parking fees at most state Here are a few ideas to get you parks and beaches where fees started: vation in Salisbury, Horseneck The state’s Department of are charged. The MassParks Pass costs $60 per year for Massachu- Beaches Beach in Westport, and Nantas- Conservation and Recreation ket Beach in Hull as well as those (DCR) currently has Mobi setts residents and $85 per year To find a beach near you, start in the Boston area and the Cape Chairs at Salisbury Beach, Scus- for non-residents. The MassParks by checking www.mass.gov/eea/ and Islands. set Beach, and Wollaston Beach, Senior Citizen Pass is a one-time state-parks-beaches/. On the left Some of the beaches even have lifetime fee of $10 for state resi- hand side, scroll down to “Out- Mobi Chairs, which are beach dents age 62 and older. The pass door recreation.” There you will wheelchairs that allow those with Resources to help you can be bought at any of the state find information on some of the plan your “Staycation” disabilities to enjoy the beach, in- beaches or through Reserve state’s beautiful beaches includ- cluding going into the water. Metrowest Visitors Bureau America, the agency’s reservation ing Salisbury State Beach Reser- www.metrowestvisitors.org 508-361-9881 service provider, by calling 877- Core service area: Ashland, Bellingham, 422-6762 or visiting their website, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hoped- www.reserveamerica.com (put ale, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Medway, Milford, Millis, Natick, Northbor- Massachusetts in the search bar.) ough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland and Westborough Museums

www.massvacation.com/regions-towns Boston, of course, has many Links to sections for: Cape & Islands; fine museums, but other commu- Central Mass.; Greater Boston; North of Boston; South of Boston and Western nities have wonderful and unique Mass. ones as well. Brockton’s Fuller Note: The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism does not produce a printed Craft Museum has exhibits and travel guide or mail out printed material education that help explore the of any kind. All information can be found When you’re looking for on its website. materials, techniques, and artis- the best hospice care tic expression that challenge the Johnny Appleseed Country perception of craft, while honor- appleseed.org/about-us 978-353-7604;978-534-2302 ing the achievements of the past. Serving North Central Mass. including (fullercraft.org, 508-588-6000) Look to Hope. Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Ayer, Barre, Bolton, Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Gro- In Clinton, the nonprofit Mu- Hope Hospice has provided care and support for those ton, Harvard, Hubbardston, Lancaster, seum of Russian Icons has more facing serious illness for 35 years. Our dedication, respect Leominster, Lunenburg, Pepperell, Peter- sham, Phillipston, Princeton, Royalston, than 1,000 Russian icons and ar- and compassion help provide the best quality of life possible. Shirley, Sterling, Templeton, Townsend, tifacts on display. It is the largest Westminster and Winchendon That’s why so many families look to Hope for hospice care. of its kind in North America, and Plymouth/Wareham one of the largest private collec- To learn more, call 508.957.0200 or visit www.seeplymouth.com / 508-747-7525 tions outside Russia. (museumo- HopeHealthCo.org. www.destinationworcester.org frussianicons.org, 978-598-5000) 508-753-1550 The Fitchburg Art Museum’s

www.visit-massachusetts.com/state/ four-building complex, with over 20,000 square feet of exhibition Martha’s Vineyard www.mvy.com /508-693-0085 space, features exhibitions from its art historical collections as well Part of the HopeHealth family of services Boston as special loan exhibitions focused Hope Hospice | Hope HouseCalls www.cityofboston.gov/visitors Hope Dementia & Alzheimer’s Services | Hope Academy on regional contemporary art. Staycations page 7 www.fiftyplusadvocate.com + June 2016 + fiftyplus advocate • 7 Plan a ‘staycation’ this summer decordova.org/about, 781-259-8355) at Peace field. (www.nps.gov/ Learn more about our second adam/index.htm, 617- 770-1175)

PHOTO COURTESTY OF JOHNNY APPLESEED COUNTRY president, John Adams and his The Worcester County Horti- son, John Quincy Adams, the cultural Society’s Tower Hill Bo- sixth president at the Adams Na- tanic Garden in Boylston features tional Historical Park. The visitor a year-round display of the plants center is located in Quincy Cen- for cultivation in New England. ter. A trolley transports visitors to The nonprofit organization is the the men’s historic homes located third-oldest active horticultural at a 13-acre park, the Old House society in the United States.

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EASTERN MA: SUBSIDIZED APARTMENTS CENTRAL MA: AFFORDABLE HOUSING CENTRAL MA: REST HOMES  Dodge Park - Worcester  Bixby/Brockton Centre - Brockton  Hawthorne Hill - Rutland  Sitkowski School Apartments - Webster  Goddard Homestead - Worcester  Congregational Retirement Homes - Melrose  Bigelow Village - Rutland  Lamplighter Village - Canton CENTRAL MA: SUBSIDIZED APARTMENTS CENTRAL MA: ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES  Mt. Pleasant Apartments - Somerville  Binnall House - Gardner  Sherwood Village - Natick  Dodge Park Oasis - Worcester  Colony Retirement - Worcester  Goddard Homestead - Worcester  Emanuel Village - Worcester 8 • fiftyplus advocate + June 2016 + www.fiftyplusadvocate.com How to recognize signs it’s time for placement By Micha Shalev much to handle at home. quently happen in those with de- physical toll of caregiving can MA H CDP CDCM mentia, and caregivers and other be particularly pronounced for Signs that your loved one family members may suffer or be- spouses of those who need care. may need assisted living ore than 15 million gin to feel resentful. Sleep deprivation, anger, re- Americans devote Moving a family member into 4. Home safety issues. Ask your- sentment, all those things will time and energy to car- residential care (rest home) is self honest questions about your become part of what happens to Ming for a loved one with Alzheim- never an easy decision. However, senior family member’s health a caregiver.” And, of course, the er’s disease or other dementia, there are some telltale signs that and your own abilities to care for guilt, when you think, ‘I’m not according to caregivers can look for in order them. Is the person with demen- doing enough.’” When that hap- the Alzheim- to recognize when it’s time for as- tia becoming unsafe in their cur- pens, it’s important to recognize er’s Asso- sisted living: rent home? how much you’ve been giving to ciation, but 1. Wandering. In later stages of 5. Escalating care needs. Is the your loved one, and perhaps tells sometimes dementia, the risk posed by wan- health of the person with demen- yourself, “Okay, I’m not living a the cost of dering becomes much greater. tia or my health as a caregiver at life for myself anymore, I’m living caregiving 2. Sundowning. “Sundowner syn- risk? Are the person’s care needs for that person.” becomes too drome” - very agitated behavior beyond my physical abilities? If Caregiving high. Care- that becomes more pronounced you’re answering “yes” to those Caring for the caregiver givers find later in the day - is a common questions, it might be time to As a caregiver, it can be diffi- Tips themselves characteristic of those with Al- have that tough family conversa- cult enough to find time to care unable to zheimer’s. This can take a heavy tion. for your senior loved one, let bear the burden of providing toll on caregivers, and when it 6. Caregiver stress. Stress and alone yourself—even if your fam- home health care without suf- begins to severely disrupt family other caregiver symptoms can be ily member is in residential care. fering from stress and illness routines, this may be a sign that just as telling a sign as the demen- But staying healthy is one of the themselves. At that point, it may the caregiving burden is too hard tia behaviors described above. best things you can do to provide be time to consider whether to to handle and placement is re- the support your loved one needs. move a loved one into senior care quired. A recent article in the New Arranging a short stint in respite if their health needs become too 3. Aggression. Verbal, physical, York Times discussed the psy- care is one way to get some time and even sexual aggression fre- chological costs of caregiving and to rest and recuperate, especially of making difficult care decisions, if you are caring for someone at which some professionals are home. likening to the effects of post- Taking care of your mental Hawthorne Hill traumatic stress disorder. Care- health is also critical. There are givers may experience symptoms many benefits to seeking out a Elderly Housing like “intrusive thoughts, disabling circle of support to bolster you anxiety, hyper-vigilance, avoid- when times are difficult. Counsel- Phase I & II • 106 Main Street, Rutland, MA 01543 ance behaviors” and more. ing, therapy and support groups Most professionals attribute all exist to help family members these symptoms not only to the going through transitions relat- pressures of caring for someone ing to Alzheimer’s and dementia. with dementia, but also to the Check with the facility that your Bright & airy one disruptions to normal sleep and loved one is moving to, and if bedroom units, eating patterns that result when they don’t offer one, contact the both subsidized one is spending so much time on local chapter of the Alzheimer’s and non-subsidized. caregiving. “When the brain is al- Association. ways on alert, many things are go- These resources can help you ing to happen—you’re not going come to terms with the idea that to eat well, your nutrition is going sometimes the best decision for Elderly & disabled rental units. to go down,” and physical health the health and happiness of both “62 years of age or older, suffers. parties is putting your loved one handicap/disabled regardless of age.” The emotional, mental and into care. Eligible tenants pay 30% of monthly income. Micha Shalev MHA CDP CDCM CADDCT is the owner of Dodge Park Rest Home HUD Section 8 Subsidy and USDA/RD Rental Assistance. and The Adult Day Club at Dodge Park, 101 Randolph Road, Worcester, as well as the new state-of-the-art Oasis at Dodge Park. He is a graduate of the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners program, and well-known speaker To obtain applications, please call Brenda covering Alzheimer’s and Dementia training topics. The programs at Dodge Park Rest Home specialize in providing care for individuals with dementia and at 508-886-6920 • TDD 1-800-439-2370 Alzheimer’s disease. The facility holds a FREE monthly support group meeting on the second Tuesday of each month for spouses and children of individuals Laundry Facilities • Community Rooms • Accessible Units with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease. “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer” Shalev can be reached at 508-853-8180 or by e-mail at m.shalev@dodgepark. com. For more information, visit www.dodgepark.com. Archives of articles from previous issues can be read at www.fiftyplusadvocate.com. www.ﬁ ftyplusadvocate.com + June 2016 + ﬁ f t y plus advocate • 9 Honor Flight treats local WWII veteran to D.C. trip

BY ED KARVOSKI JR. Left: College of the England, “It’s highly likely that CONTRIBUTING WRITER Holy Cross ROTC the rest of our fl ights will in- cadets escort World clude Korean War veterans, but NORTHBOROUGH – A War II veteran Bob our priority is still our most se- Rochette from memorably full day of activi- nior veterans. We want to get as Whitney Place ties began April 17 at 4:30 a.m. Assisted Living many WWII veterans as we pos- for World War II veteran Bob Residences at sibly can to see their memorial.” Rochette. He was honored with Northborough to a WWII veterans treated to a send-o at Whitney Place limousine bound an Honor Flight New England ff PHOTO/ED KARVOSKI JR. Assisted Living Residences at for Logan Airport trip have ranged in age from 83 Northborough before an Hon- for an Honor Flight to 101. Their full one-day trip or Flight New England one-day New England trip to is usually about 15 hours from trip to Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. the Logan Airport takeoff to re- Rochette was greeted and turning. The nonprofi t organi- escorted to a stretch limousine zation transports veterans at no by College of the Holy Cross charge through donations. ROTC cadets. Accompanied Right: A 1942 For more information about by Ed Murphy, executive direc- photograph of Bob Honor Flight New England, vis- tor of the Beaumont/Whitney Rochette when he served it honorfl ightnewengland.org Place at Northborough campus, in the Marine Corps. and on Facebook at facebook. Rochette was transported to com/HonorFlightNewEng- the state police barracks at Lo- land; call 603-518-5368 or toll gan Airport in Boston. There, mental in the expansion of Ski free 877-WW2-VETS (877-992- he met comrades and boarded a Ward Ski Area in Shrewsbury, 8387). Tax-deductible donations charter fl ight. which they operated for many can be made online or mailed to Now age 94, Rochette served years. He and his wife, Grace, P.O. Box 16287, Hooksett, NH in the Marine Corps from 1942 moved and resided on Cape 03106. to 1945. He completed his ser- Cod for 20 years, 10 of which vice as staff sergeant in the Ma- they owned a bed and break- rine Scout-Bomber Squadron fast in Cummaquid. Returning 341, also known as the “Torrid to the area, they moved into a Turtles.” Assigned in the South 200-year-old house in Boylston “Country Living in the City.” Pacifi c, his job responsibilities that Rochette restored. He’s included repairing aircrafts, and been a Whitney Place resident providing plans to pilots with since 2004. maps and photos for their mis- This trip to Washington sions. marked the 41st for Honor During his trip to the na- Flight New England. Since its tion’s capital, Rochette and his fi rst fl ight in June 2009, trips comrades visited the WWII have been made by over 1,350 Memorial and the changing of WWII or terminally ill veter- the guard at Arlington National ans. They included 34 prison- Cemetery. Stops were also made ers of war, 53 women, 20 sets at other memorials commemo- of brothers, and seven husband rating specifi c wars and military and wife couples. Each veteran branches. It was Rochette’s fi rst is transported roundtrip free of time visiting the WWII Me- charge. morial, which was completed in The New England chapter of 2004. the Honor Flight Network had EHGURRPDQGHIÀFLHQF\DIIRUGDEOH+8' According to its website, previously fl own only WWII VXEVLGL]HGDSDUWPHQWV5HQWLVRIDGMXVWHG “The WWII Memorial honors and terminally ill veterans. Ap- LQFRPH+HDWDQGXWLOLWLHVLQFOXGHG\HDUV the 16 million who served in the plications from Korean War RUROGHURUGLVDEOHG armed forces of the U.S., the veterans are accepted and kept Professionally managed by Barkan Management Company. more than 400,000 who died, on fi le. Ed Karvoski JrThis and all who supported the war fl ight was the fi rst time that the For an application or an appointment eff ort from home.” New England chapter of the call 508-753-7217. After the war, Rochette Honor Flight Network includ- worked 20 years in machine ed a Korean War veteran. shop tooling and design. He and According to Joe Byron, Illyrian Garden Apts. ~ 545 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA a business partner were instru- founder of Honor Flight New 10 • fiftyplus advocate + June 2016 + www.fiftyplusadvocate.com You hunter, me gatherer By Janice Lindsay tells herself. “Catching a mouse Contributing Writer Her first cowardly, unfeminist thought is is not a sex-specific task.” rdinarily, this woman to go back to work and let her husband She fetches an empty mar- does not believe that garine tub and cover. She slips household tasks are sex- deal with the situation later. ‘But that’s into the room with the two ani- Ospecific. A person does not need not right,’ she tells herself. ‘Catching a mals. upper-body strength to balance Cat crouches at the open a checkbook. The ability to mouse is not a sex-specific task.’ closet door, pawing at some- bear children does not uniquely thing not quite reachable in the qualify someone to slip a role of neat row of shoes. Mouse, the toilet paper somewhere in the house. I just said ‘Eek.’” woman cleverly deduces, must into a holder. Suddenly, above the tick-tick The mouse takes a sharp be in the closet. So when rou- of the computer keys, the wom- turn into a bedroom, followed She kneels. Gently, she tine house- an hears an irregular bump, by the cat. The woman swiftly moves one shoe, then another. hold chores thump, thumpbump, bump. closes the door after them. Suddenly, Cat pounces into don’t require Something unsettling is hap- They’re in, she’s out. the closet and returns carrying superior pening in the hall outside her The cat, who is no killer, Mouse. Drops it. Mouse is mo- brawn, she office door. Feeling like - ahor will probably catch, pat, lick, tionless. Inklings and her hus- ror-movie heroine (they always and release the mouse repeat- “Problem solved,” the band share open the door, even though edly until it wises up and slips woman thinks. “Mouse dead.” them, each doing what he or common sense screams, “Do away. This is an eventuality not Mouse not dead. Opens she likes best or dislikes least. not open that door!”), she opens to be desired in a bedroom. bright black eyes, turns head, But – the door. What to do? assesses situation. Q u i c k l y One morning, she’s home A mouse skitters toward her, Her first cowardly, unfemi- the woman pops the margarine alone, writing in her office with hugging the opposite wall. The nist thought is to go back to container over the mouse, slides the door closed – alone except cat pounces after it. work and let her husband deal the cover underneath, snaps the for the cat, who should be en- The women shrieks. with the situation later. lid closed. joying her first morning nap She thinks, “I can’t believe “But that’s not right,” she Inklings page 11 Pre-planning guarantees your wishes are met. he loss of a loved one, young, old, expected, or unexpected is traumatic. Making the final Tarrangements with your funeral home and choosing the cemetery and the final resting place adds more trauma to a very sensitive time. At that time we are asked to make decisions very quickly. All this being said, we can be of assistance in the pre-planning portion and extend to all families an opportunity to benefit from our experience along with easy payment plans and burial options.

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By Jane Keller Gordon Right: Habitat Contributing Writer construction site in Ayer

REGION - When Lee Cooprid- Below: Some of the “Thursday er of Stow became part of the Regulars” – (l to r) Ken Lajoie, “Thursday Regulars,” he knew Ray DeSantis and Lee Cooprider that he had found a good place to volunteer. Usually with eight others – mostly men – Cooprider spends most Thursdays building houses for Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts. “Zero, zip, nada, squadoosh,” is he how he described his construc- During his college years, Lajoie tion experience before volunteer- held summer jobs as a roofer and ing for Habitat 10 years ago. He a homebuilder. That experience, said that he’s learned a lot of skills plus his time with Habitat, en- along the way, but always needs abled Lajoie to sit for the contrac- direction. tor’s exam. Cooprider is a former university The license allows him to take faculty member, high-tech soft- charge and deal with town inspec- ware engineer, and math teacher tors when Habitat’s construction at Concord-Carlisle High School. manager Vincent Benincasa is not He retired five years ago. at the job site. Sometimes Lajoie He has worked on almost a doz- volunteers three to four days a en Habitat houses. week when Benincasa is away. “The most interesting thing Lajoie is at a site almost every about doing this construction is Thursday, and in the winter, on the fellowship of the group,” said another day as well. He said that PHOTOS/JANE KELLER GORDON Cooprider. he enjoys using his management “Thursday Regulars” Ray De- skills when school, church and Santis and Ken Lajoie, who both business groups volunteer. live in Sterling, share Cooprider’s “I’ve always had the philoso- sentiment. phy that it’s easy to give money Lajoie retired about five years to charity, it’s a lot more difficult ago after a company that he and valuable to give your time helped start was sold to eBay. He and skills,” he said. “We’re all in has taken volunteering at Habi- Plus his father, who was a construction. Cooprider, DeSan- the same situation - we have a big tat so seriously that he is now a plumber, had been a Habitat vol- tis and Lajoie have not met the heart and want to give back to licensed contractor. unteer. families who will live in the Ayer people.” DeSantis has worked on seven house since they are usually there Lajoie brought DeSantis into Habitat houses over the past five during weekends, according to the “Thursday Regulars.” Both years. He doesn’t volunteer in the DeSantis. But that doesn’t mean members of the Sterling National winter since he is an avid skier. that they have any less on a con- Golf Course, they once chat- It’s about much more than con- nection. ted on the course about the im- struction for DeSantis. In one of the sections of the portance of having at least one “Everyone has a responsibility Ayer house, the walls are finished; scheduled event a week during in their life to be aware of other in the other they are framed. retirement. people around them and their Many volunteers have written DeSantis, who retired five years needs,” he said. “This project cuts notes and signed their names on ago from Commerce Insurance, across religion and other things, the studs in the house with un- said, “Like many of my peers, I and addresses one of the basic finished walls. One says, “Faith was nervous about retiring. How needs that people require, hous- I hope that you enjoy your new am I going to fill my days? I had ing.” home.” been working nonstop.” The group is currently work- For information about volun- Habitat made a lot of sense for ing on a project in Ayer – a two- teering, visit ncmhabitat.org or DeSantis. He had learned con- family house, each section with contact Clare Anderson-Felton, struction from a neighbor when three bedrooms and one-and-a- volunteer services, Habitat for Volunteers’ signatures on a he was growing up. half baths. Families who qualify Humanity North Central Massa- stud at the Ayer construction “I know how to use a hammer to purchase a Habitat house are chusetts at 978-348-2749, ext. 205, site and a saw,” he said. required to volunteer during the or [email protected]. www.fi ftyplusadvocate.com + June 2016 + fi f t y plus advocate • 17 Athlete, musician and broadcaster refl ects on achieving goals

BY ED KARVOSKI JR. Marty CONTRIBUTING WRITER Ayotte approaches orcester resident the fi nish Marty Ayotte, age line of the W62, has become New York known as a multitalented athlete, Marathon. musician and radio broadcaster. Being an incomplete paraplegic doesn’t slow his pace as he ped- als a handcycle around the city at least three days a week. He has completed 11 marathons, fi ve Marty Ayotte displays his half-marathons and one 10K. PHOTOS/SUBMITTED medal after completing the He credits his handcycle intro- 2011 New York Marathon. duction in the 1990s to his then school age son, Brad. held each June in his hometown “I was sitting in the car and of Worcester. Last year he partic- sent my son into the Greendale ipated in the Worcester Running Mall to buy shoes for school and the rain and wasn’t prepared,” he bit out of your box, so you run Festival Half Marathon & 5K as he saw this display of a handcy- shared. “I didn’t have anything the risk of crashing and injury,” a harmonica player and vocalist cle,” Ayotte relayed. “He came covering my face, so it was gravel, he said. “I had to quit because with Gurus of Blues. running out and said, ‘Daddy, oil and everything coming up on it wasn’t in my blood to just ski “I’ve always listened to music you’ve got to see this!’ I grabbed my face for almost three hours. nicely downhill. I want to be the since grammar school, having the my cane, hobbled my way into I’ve done 11 marathons and I’ve fi rst one to reach the bottom ev- nine-volt transistor radio on my the mall and saw the handcycle. never quit one.” ery time.” pillow and running out of a bat- It gave me a new freedom.” In some races Ayotte is among In recent years, Ayotte has tery almost every night,” he said. In 1987, Ayotte felt weakness a few handcyclists and in oth- handcycled in the distance events Ayotte page 18 ers he’s the only one. He cites the New York Marathon in 2011 as his Are you an elderly or disabled person who: most memorable. would like to be part of a family? Q cherishes independence? Q is not able to live on his/her own? “There were 97 hand- Qneeds companionship? Q cyclists and I came in 47th, so I was right in Our Adult Family Care Program could be for you! the middle of the pack,” To find out more, contact OCES. he noted. “It’s extremely Proudly serving greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. memorable because I was there with elite athletes from around the 144 Main Street Marty Ayotte plays harmonica. world.” Brockton, MA 02301 His love for athletics 508- 584-1561 and music connected in TTY: 508- 587-0280 • Fax: 508-897-0031 in his legs. An MRI revealed a 2004 when he attended a blues [email protected] • www.ocesma.org Providing services to the community since 1974 growth on his spinal cord. A sec- festival at Wachusett Mountain. ond MRI discovered a teratoma, The adaptive ski department a benign tumor. director saw Ayotte on his hand- He completed his fi rst mara- cycle and suggested he try sit-ski- Now Accepting Applications thon handcycling in May 2005 in ing. The sport became another For Spacious 2 BR Apts. Burlington, Vt. one of his passions. “I hit my wall at about fi ve and Active senior community. Age 62 and over. Subsidized “The most exciting thing I’ve through HUD’s Section 8 Program, rents are based on half miles and thought, ‘Wow. done in my life is skiing,” he de- 30% of adjusted monthly income. Centrally located I’ve still got 20-plus to go,’” he in downtown Gardner, Binnall House features air- clared. “I could go places that conditioning, wall-to-wall carpeting, activity rooms recalled. “I just kept going, and I didn’t think I’d be able to go and an active resident population. going, and going – and I did it.” again. To think that now I can BINNALL Five months later, he com- get up to the top of a mountain pleted the Hartford Marathon. HOUSE and go down 50 miles an hour Quality ~ Reputation ~ Location There, he learned a valuable les- was wicked exciting for me.” Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. son about handcycling during in- His varied resume now includes clement weather. retired sit-ski instructor. $POOPST4U (BSEOFS ."tt643FMBZ “I had never done a race in “As a ski racer, you ski a little 18 • fiftyplus advocate + June 2016 + www.fiftyplusadvocate.com Retired reporter strong advocate for prison reform

By K.B. Sherman our communities, promote ac- and liberal college protests. Be- garding the LWOPP issue, the Contributing Writer countability and change for of- fore he graduated from college group is seeking legislation that fenders, and provide restitution he had made the decision to would mandate parole review t’s unfortunate that in to victims.” apply himself to social activism after 25 years, a sentence that “ many states where capi- They hold occasional net- and causes he considers just. would at least offer the possi- tal punishment has been working meetings on a variety After graduating with a de- bility for release and a return to abolished,I prisoners may face of criminal justice issues, spon- gree in English from Bowdoin society. life in prison without possibility sor public forums and confer- College in 1968, he joined the While working in Paris he was of parole (LWOPP),” said Na- ences, organize legislative ac- Peace Corps and spent several a prison visitor and part of a na- thaniel Harrison, recently elect- tion, and provide support and years working in Africa. He tional program to offer support ed to the board of the Criminal coordination to groups engaged then joined the Lowell Sun as and friendship to men from Justice Policy Coalition, an or- in advocacy. a reporter and subsequently for France and other countries ganization “dedicated to the Harrison has spent most of his several decades was a reporter serving short- to medium-term advancement of effective, just, life as a reporter and is a strong for the French News Agency, sentences. and humane criminal justice advocate for social justice in and traveled to France and He is opposed to what he con- policy in Massachusetts.” general and prison reform in Egypt. Other reporting jobs siders mass incarceration. One According to their website, particular. In his younger days, took him to Washington, D.C. prisoner he met in Concord the coalition seeks to advance he was involved in peace and and then back to France. remains incarcerated in Massa- more enlightened criminal jus- justice issues. “I’ve been involved with the chusetts, though he continues tice “by expanding the public Harrison said his defining LWOPP Movement since 1972 to appeal his conviction. They discourse on criminal justice, “moment” was havingPartners been Human Research– the year Committee after the Attica Pris- have stayed connected over the promoting dialogue and coop- born in Boston in 1946 andAPPROVAL thus Effectiveon Riot,” Date a two-week standoff last 43 years and, as he has been eration among diverse stake- was caught up in the 1960s cul- 8/11/2015during which 43 people – in- moved frequently from prison holders, and building support tural circus of the Vietnam War, cluding 10 guards - were killed, to prison, Harrison believes for policies that better protect civil rights, prisoners’ rights, Harrison said. that as a result he has visited

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“Self-Contained Synonyms” SUPER CROSSWORD PUZZLE (answers on page 20) 20 • ﬁ f t y plus advocate + June 2016 + www.ﬁ ftyplusadvocate.com viewpoint The state’s ‘secret’ budget

BY AL NORMAN their leadership recommends. The process has always been controlled There are no TV cameras, no have been a registered lob- taped sound. It’s basically a pri- byist on Beacon Hill for 30 by a few engineers - even when vate moment when billions of years. I have only repre- I lawmakers listened to arguments on the public dollars get spent. sented one client over all that The process has always been time: Mass Home Care, a pri- fl oor. Most lawmakers are rank-and-fi le controlled by a few engineers - vate, nonprofi t network whose even when lawmakers listened mission is to help elderly and passengers on the train, and ‘go along to arguments on the fl oor. Most disabled individuals live inde- to get along’ as the expression goes. lawmakers are rank-and-fi le pendently at passengers on the train, and “go home. along to get along” as the ex- I am in the Mike Deehan has watched the full house.” pression goes. middle of my a lot of budgets, too. He is the Another veteran journalist on Most of the amendments I 30th state statehouse reporter for WGBH Beacon Hill, Michael Norton, ed- support go nowhere. Often I budget cycle. in Boston. After the House bud- itor at the State House News Ser- have to guess why a good issue The House get was over, Deehan o ered vice, made a similar observation: gets a bad reception. This year, version of the ff Push this Q&A in a WGBH column: “The budget was approved after as in the past seven or eight, budget has “Q: How do 160 members two-plus days of deliberations legislation that would have al- just been ap- Back work through over a 1,000 marked by light and sporadic de- lowed spouses to be paid care- proved. The amendment proposals to arrive bates, with most of the decisions givers went down to defeat be- Senate is up next. There were at a fi nal House budget in just made in a House ante-room…” hind closed doors. Seventeen 1,307 amendments fi led in the three days? Civil textbooks tell you that other states and the Veterans’ House, which means that the A: In secret, mostly. The vast budgets are debated on the Administration already allow average state representative majority of the action takes fl oor of the House and the Sen- spouses as caregivers, because it fi led eight budget amendments. place behind closed doors in ate. I can remember sitting in saves their states money. But on secret budget negotiations be- the gallery of both chambers, Beacon Hill, the amendment Reverse mortgages: tween rank and fi le members and watching lawmakers rise to de- did not make it into the Con- Speaker Robert DeLeo’s inner bate an issue. But today, I can’t solidated Amendment - again. It’s about time circle, led by Ways and Means get into that “ante-room,” be- At least three times the Senate Chairman Brian Dempsey. The cause neither the public nor the Reverse mortgage has passed a similar bill - but Continued from page 19 amendments are everything press is invited. until the two branches agree - What happens with the bud- boomers turn 60 every day. from funding modifi cations to nothing is sent to the governor get these days is that dozens You need to be fully informed straight up earmarks for law- to sign. of items are “bundled” into a about the pros and cons of a re- maker’s district priorities - and I can’t tell you why the spouse- “consolidated amendment,” verse mortgage. A reverse mort- everyone’s got priorities. When as-caregiver amendment died. which with little advance no- gage is not for everyone. There the House leadership approves Because it’s a secret. tice, is presented in a small cau- are strict guidelines and protec- an amendment, it gets bundled cus room, and those lawmakers Al Norman is the executive director of tions built into reverse programs. into one of about a half dozen Mass Home Care. He can be reached at giant amendments that then who show up, are the only ones [email protected] or at 978-502-3794. I encourage you to seek informa- Archives of articles from previous issues can who actually see and hear what be read at www.fi ftyplusadvocate.com. tion from a trustworthy source. get a stamp of approval from You can call or email me to Answers to Super receive a free copy of the Na- A state of FINANCING tional Council on Aging’s “Use AVAILABLE Crossword the art, (puzzle on page 19) Your Home to Stay at Home” affordable which is the offi cial federally ap- retirement proved consumer booklet for older homeowners considering a village in reverse mortgage. I look forward Rutland to hearing from you. starting at $140,000. Alain Valles, CRMP and president Open House every Sunday 11-3pm of Direct Finance Corp., was the fi rst designated certifi ed reverse mortgage Create and design your own home professional in New England. He can Bigelow Village Call 508-886-6565 for more information be reached at 781-724-6221 or by email bigelowvillage.com at [email protected]. Archives of articles from previous issues can be -JHIUJOHUIFXBZUPBOFXCFHJOOJOHt$POWFOJFOUMZMPDBUFEOFBSUPXODFOUFS read at www.fi ftyplusadvocate.com. .BQMF"WFOVFt3VUMBOE ." NJMFGSPNUPXODFOUFS www.fi ftyplusadvocate.com + June 2016 + fi f t y plus advocate • 21 Those who humble themselves will be exalted BY MARIANNE DELOREY, PH.D. I also love seeing how those There are amazing people who are able people evolve and change over large part of our success time when they have a role. in aging well has to do to continue using the same skills well Research suggests that volun- A with how we cope with into older adulthood. There are also teering makes people happier changes in our bodies. All bod- and healthier. People who vol- ies change over time. There some incredible people who develop unteer live longer and better are amazing or hone new skills as they age. lives. This eff ect may also be cy- people who clical. Once you give back, you are able to feel better enough to give more. continue us- Everyone benefi ts from elders ing the same who are viewed as more capable skills well Instead of beating our own ber of the community. Other and productive. into older drums, we should contemplate residents ask his advice on what My hat is tipped to anyone adulthood. how we can use those drums to plants can tolerate shade. He who can carry forward their Housing There are make music for everyone to en- feels valued and valuable. experiences and skills into lat- also some joy. There is nothing more amaz- er adulthood. My hat is off to Options incredible Consider the diff erence being than watching the evolu- those who take an active role in people who tween Stan and Tom. Stan is a tion of a community based on doing so by looking around at develop or former engineer and Tom was the impact of elders who care. what needs to be done and do- hone new skills as they age. a landscaper. Both can see a They impact the physical prop- ing something about it instead For most people, however, we building from the vantage point erty, but they also invigorate the of just saying it should be bet- need to be mindful that our of someone with years of expe- people, improve morale, and in- ter. These people are truly in- rience. On one hand, Stan likes still pride. changing abilities can aff ect our valuable. self-esteem. Those who pride to critique the building and those who work there. He has themselves on their intellect Marianne Delorey, Ph.D., is the executive director of Colony Retirement Homes. may face an easier time with great ideas on how the building She can be reached at 508-755-0444 or [email protected] and www. should be managed and is quick colonyretirementhomes.com. Archives of articles from previous issues can be read sore knees than memory loss, at www.fi ftyplusadvocate.com. and those that were very skilled to suggest changes. But instead with their hands might have an of seeking out his advice, those easier time with cataracts than who work on the building avoid arthritis. But none of us are him. immune to the frustrations of On the other hand, meet Just How Well changing bodies. Very often, we Tom. Tom saw that the staff have to remind ourselves, if not didn’t have time to plant fl ow- society in general, of our own ers because they were cleaning Prepared Are You? worth, even as we lose some of up after a bad winter. He asked Y Estate Planning Y Corporate & Business our functioning. for permission and planted a Planning beautiful bed of annuals right Y Elder Law But it must not stop there. Y Real Estate Simply insisting on being recog- at the entrance to bring color Y Long Term Care nized for skills and experience to the property. Not only did Planning YPowers of Attorney is not enough. Someone can be Tom’s contribution improve YMasshealth Y Guardian/Conservator important to themselves. For the curb appeal, it had a sur- Applications Issues someone to be essential to oth- prising eff ect on Tom. Now, he ers, they need to be invaluable. is seen as a contributing mem-

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