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We have all noted the beautiful days that have come our way.

As a result many seniors are out enjoying the warm, sunny days. As these days get longer, more time is available to be spent outside with family and friends. There are many activities senior citizens can enjoy outdoors that are fulfilling while not being too physically demanding.

Gardening is a great activity for seniors that enjoy reaping the “fruits” of their labor. Light work in the garden is an excellent way to exercise while also keeping the mind active. This can be enjoyed all spring and summer long because there are always jobs to be done like watering, pruning, and pulling stubborn weeds. Here are some helpful hints when planning your gardening activities. Begin early in the morning and try to complete your work before 10 AM. By that time the sun’s rays can cause harmful skin damage. If you desire to work in the evenings, try to begin after 5 PM.

Use protective headgear to further minimize sun exposure, wear long-sleeved light colored clothes to reflect the sun and use gloves to save a few layers of skin as well as protect against blisters. Sitting on a seat of some sort may help limit back problems. Kneepads are a great investment.

Family get-togethers at the park or barbeques with friends are great ways to interact with others while being outside this spring and summer. Seniors can enjoy spending time with adult children and grandchildren at these events. Simple pleasures like watching the kids play and enjoying a fresh hotdog off the grill can make for the perfect spring afternoon.

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Remember the heat can cause dehydration amplifying the effects of even one drink. For some, the ideal spring activity might just be being outdoors. Walks and bird watching are great ways to enjoy the splendors of nature while also exercising. Not only are these activities enjoyable but are also in many cases free.

Again adhere to the rule of staying indoors during the peak sun and heat of the day. If you are going for a walk and don’t know how long you might be, let someone know where you are headed. Take a cell-phone with you if feasible. Always pack a small meal, something for hydration, and a First Aid kit. Don’t take a thermos of coffee, as this will have the opposite effect and could precipitate dehydration.

Don’t hibernate! The sun can be your friend. Sunlight is necessary for vitamin D conversion and can help contribute to bone strength. Walking, biking and enjoying the great New Mexican outdoors can put a smile on your face.

New Mexico Senior Olympics invites you and your friends to attend the

upcoming Senior TREK to Healthy Fitness event in Santa Fe. This free event will be held Wednesday, May 30 from 8:30 AM to 3 PM at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center located at 3221 Rodeo Road in south Santa Fe. There will be plenty of parking.

Check-in for the SANTA FE PLAY DAY TREK at 8:30 AM. Coffee and muffins will be there. The keynote address will begin at 9 AM. The health education workshops, physical activity workshops, and sports clinics begin at 10 AM and conclude at 3 PM.

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Social Security “Retirement” benefits are available to individuals age 62 and older,

who have a requisite amount of past Social Security covered earnings. If you take your benefits before your “full retirement age” (FRA), currently 66, your monthly benefits will be permanently reduced.

You may be surprised to learn that your benefits can be reduced, if not withheld for a period of time, due to income from employment.

Social Security Retirement benefits are subject to an “earnings test” for income from work you earn prior to reaching your month of FRA. Under this test, if your work income exceeds annual “exempt amounts” your benefits – as well as the benefits of others getting benefits on your record – will usually be reduced. If you are self-employed, there is an additional test, which is especially surprising for most affected people.

Each year the Social Security Administration (SSA) is required to establish two annual exempt amounts: one for pre-FRA calendar years and another for beneficiaries reaching FRA that year. For 2012, the pre-FRA year amount is $14,640; for beneficiaries reaching FRA it is $38,880.

In pre-FRA years, benefits are reduced by $1 for each $2 of annual income above the exempt amount; in FRA years the reduction is $1 for every $3. During the first calendar year in which you take benefits, the earnings test is usually applied on a month-to-month basis – by comparing each month’s earnings to one twelfth of the annual exempt amount.

For example: “Mrs. Q” took retirement benefits when she reached 62 in August 2011. Her benefits are $1,100 per month. Mrs. Q has continued to work, and earns $22,000 this year. Her 2012 “excess earnings” are thus $7,360 ($22,000 minus $14,640), resulting in a reduction of $3,680.00 in her

annual benefits ($1/$2 of excess earnings). This is effected by withholding Mrs. Q’s benefits for January to March 2012, and reducing her April benefits by $380 (most likely retroactively). If she reached 66 this year, her benefits would not be reduced. If she first took her benefits this August, they would be reduced by about $306 per month through December (due to the month-to-month test mentioned).

If you are self-employed, you must also meet another, harsher test. Your monthly benefits will be withheld entirely, regardless of income, if you are found to perform “substantial services.” This usually means work more than 45 hours per month, but can involve as few as 15 hours a month if SSA determines that, for example, you are continuing to exercise management responsibilities in a business. The guidelines for such determinations can be complicated, and advance consultation with SSA staff, and a CPA or other qualified professional, may be wise.

You can continue working after you begin to receive Social Security retirement benefits, but you need to be aware of the potential consequences of doing so in order to choose the best course of action for you and your family. When you apply for benefits SSA will be asking you about your work plans, and may encourage you to estimate future earnings and receive reduced benefits accordingly. Ask about all the ways continued work will affect your benefits.

Michael Parks is a principal with the new Mandy Pino Center for Life Planning and Benefits Choices. More information on this topic is available at The Social Security Administration (SSA) (1-800-772-1213, TTY 1-800-325-0778; www.socialsecurity.gov) and the state Aging & Long Term Service Department’s “Resource Center” (1-800-432-2080; www.nmaging.state.nm.us/Resource_Center.html).

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Embassy Suites Conference Center. Plan on being entertained. Listen to speakers talk about health and finance. Meet the Prime Time team, writers, and partners.

Albuquerque's own Elvis impersonator will be present belting out The King's musical greats.

Expect hourly prize drawings which you must be present to win. Among them will be a hotel package and the $100 grand finale.

Over 60 vendors will be present demonstrating services and products for New Mexicans over 50.

The UNM Center for Life Integrative Medicine Clinic will be present talking with guests about how they can access the Clinic’s services for a holistic approach to their health.

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• 10 AMDementia and Financial CaregivingPeopleworks NM will feature Elizabeth Cochran, RN, Ph.D., author of The Alzheimer's Workbook and Vicki Van Horn, MBA, CFP, Executive Director of New Mexico Project for Financial Literacy discussing what you need to know about identifying the onset of dementia, and how to protect yourself and loved ones financially.

• 11 AMMedicare 101 addressing important information one needs to know as they enter the age to become eligible for Medicare. Maureen Manring is the Senior Sales Manager from Lovelace Health Plan for Lovelace Medicare Plan and has years of experience on this topic.• 1 PMChronic Pain and Fibromyalgia: New and Innovative Techniques for Relieving Pain and Re-

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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter is coming to Albuquerque to champion

one of her most cherished causes: the impact of mental illness on our lives. The University of New Mexico’s Department of Psychiatry – through its IDEAS in Psychiatry program – is hosting her free public talk, Monday, May 14 at 5:30 PM at Popejoy Hall to help spread her message of awareness and hope.

Mrs. Carter’s passion for mental

health began more than 40 years ago while she stood at the entrance to a cotton mill at 4:30 AM. In her book, Within Our Reach: Ending the Mental Health Crisis, Mrs. Carter writes about wishing a tired old woman a good night’s sleep after her shift. But the woman explained that sleep was unlikely. She and her husband had a mentally ill daughter and they worked night and day to take care of their child. That image – of the weary woman walking toward an even more demanding time at home – haunted Mrs. Carter.

And she decided to do something about it.

“We Americans think of ourselves as decent, generous, and compassionate people, and for the most part we are; yet we treat a large proportion of our own population as though they are second-class citizens undeserving of our help, our resources, and our understanding,” writes Mrs. Carter. “In any given year, approximately one out of every four adults in our country struggles with a mental illness . . . More often than not, their suffering and that of their families and loved ones goes

unnoticed and unheeded, and that hurts all of us.”

To address this disparity, Mrs. Carter strives to promote awareness and health care equity for people with mental illnesses. She also works tirelessly to reduce stigma and discrimination. At The Carter Center, the Former First Lady chairs the Mental Health Task Force, which identifies major issues in the field and then gathers

leading authorities, consumers, and national organizations to discuss and seek solutions. “Her dedication, her compassion, and her commitment to helping others inspire me every day. All who care about or are touched by mental health issues are fortunate to have her as our champion,” writes Kathryn E. Cade, a longtime associate of Mrs. Carter.

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The advanced robotic platform of the da Vinci is equipped with high definition 3-D cameras, which allow doctors to better see the surgical site and instruments, increasing dexterity and control.

For patients, the new technology translates into less pain, quicker recovery, shorter hospital stays, a lower rate of complications and excellent clinical outcomes. Lovelace Medical Center is equipped with the da Vinci skills simulator.

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According to BHI, more than 34 million Americans suffer from hearing loss and roughly 60 percent of them are in the workforce. What’s more, studies show that people with heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and depression may all have an increased risk of hearing loss—making it all the more urgent for employers to include hearing health as part of their wellness programs and to encourage hearing screenings as part of preventive medical care.

Studies show that employees with hearing loss take more sick-days than their colleagues with normal hearing. In fact, a study in the International Journal of Audiology found that employees with hearing loss are as much as five times more likely than their co-workers with normal hearing to experience stress so severe that they must take sick-days. One reason may be that only four in ten people with moderate-to-severe hearing loss use hearing aids. Even fewer people with mild hearing loss use them—just one in ten.

“By including hearing health in their wellness programs, employers also encourage workers to treat hearing loss rather than hide it,” says Sergei Kochkin, PhD, BHI’s Executive Director. “Not only does this help the worker, but it creates a

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Ingredients for • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter• 3 eggs, beaten• salt and ground black pepper• Caramelized onions (optional)• Chopped herbs (optional)• Grated Parmesan (optional)

Heat a nonstick 8" or well-seasoned heavy steel skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Once butter sizzles and begins to brown, swirl to coat pan. Add 3 beaten eggs and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, pulling up the edges with a heatproof silicone spatula, allowing uncooked eggs to run into pan, until the bottom is golden brown and the top begins to set, 1-2 minutes.

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Preparation• Master Sweet Dough• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive

oil, divided• 2 cups drained pitted tart

cherries in light syrup (such as Morello) plus 1 cup syrup (from a 24–28-oz. jar)

• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar• 3/4 cup sliced almonds (with or

without skins)• 1/3 cup raw sugar

Ingredient info: Tart cherries in light syrup can be found at some supermarkets and at Middle Eastern markets and sahadis.com.

Punch down dough. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet (about 16x12") with 1 tablespoon oil. Press dough evenly into pan, leaving a 1 1/2" border. Loosely cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm, draft-free area until puffed but not doubled in size, 45–50 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring cherry syrup and granulated sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is reduced to 1/3 cup, 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; let cool completely.

Arrange a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 400°F. Using your fingertips, press dimples all over dough surface. Drizzle dough with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Scatter cherries over, pressing them gently into dough. Drizzle reduced syrup over, allowing it to pool into nooks and crannies. Sprinkle almonds over, then raw sugar. Let rise until dough is doubled in size, 15–20 minutes.

Bake until focaccia is golden brown, 20–23 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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March 24 Silver Horizons 30th Annual Senior Hall of Fame Awards4 PM Cocktail Social & Silent Auction. 5 Dinner and InductionsAlbuquerque Marriott Pyramid Hotel North5151 San Francisco NEIndividual tickets $40; Tables of 10 $400For more information contact Lori at 505-514-7776 or email [email protected]

By Lori Feibelman

One third of New Mexico seniors suffer from the affordability gap. What is

the affordability gap? It’s when a person’s income does not cover their basic needs.

The New Mexico Aging and

Long-Term Services Dept. and Wider Opportunities for Women Research Foundation published a study entitled Elders on the Edge in 2010. The study shows that 30 percent of New Mexico seniors live on their social security checks and that social security alone is not enough to cover their basic expenses. Basic expenses include rent or mortgage payments, food, heat, gas, water, healthcare, health insurance, and prescription medications.

Silver Horizons New Mexico, whose mission is to provide extra help to limited-income older adults in Bernalillo County, has struggled with this fact since before the publication of the Elders on the Edge report.

In response to the needs of many struggling seniors over the years,

Silver Horizons provides “extra-help” throughout the year in the following ways:

• Utility Assistance helps keep a senior’s gas or electricity from being turned off thereby saving them further expenses in reconnection and new account fees. It also buys them and their families some time to determine if the elderly relative can continue living alone.

• Home Repairs like fixing leaks in the roof and plumbing help insure that a senior’s health is not at risk due to living in sub-standard housing that may involve mold, broken windows, weakening floor boards or inadequate insulation.

• Home Safety Modifications help prevent in-home falls, which are the leading cause of hospitalization and death among

elderly individuals. Wheelchair ramps, grab-bars, hand-held showers, transfer-benches, etc. increase a senior’s safety at home.

• Food distribution helps insure that seniors have something in their cupboards after they opt to pay their utility bills or mortgage rather than to buy food.

• Senior Assistance Fairs held quarterly in different quadrants of the city provide one stop shopping for seniors seeking assistance.

Silver Horizons with the help of donations from the community and from its community partners helps seniors stay safe and healthy in their own homes for as long as possible.

Helping Elders on the Edge

Comfort Keepers offices (Albuquerque & Cedar Crest)Barelas Senior CenterBear Canyon Senior CenterHighland Senior Center

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Jane and Doug Swift have had a lifelong commitment to community has earned

this couple special recognition. While raising six children, Jane and Doug, like many parents, volunteered for youth-oriented organizations, such as PTAs and the Boy Scouts. They didn’t stop there.

They found time to serve on the boards of Opera Southwest, New Mexico Ballet Company,

Albuquerque Arts Alliance and the Albuquerque Guild of the Santa Fe

Opera. In addition to board service, Jane and Doug volunteered for League of Voters Education Fund, the Albuquerque Urban Enhancement Trust Fund Committee and the Albuquerque Civic Plaza Artwork Planning Committee.

As fellow and former Arts Alliance Board Member, Karen Turner said, “They have always been willing to contribute as financial donors and ticket buyers to concerts, art shows and benefit luncheons/dinners – their hearts are large and generous.” For several years, the Swifts worked on Arts Alive, an annual fundraising event, where the pair did everything from mailing and handing out programs to setting up dance floors and moving pianos. This event was attended by more than 1,500 people each year in addition to 200 or more entertainers and raised thousands of dollars for the Community Foundation Arts and Culture Endowment Fund

Through the Albuquerque Community Foundation, Jane and Doug have provided financial support to organizations such as the CNM Foundation, New Mexico Museum of Natural History, the National Hispanic Cultural Foundation, Hubbell House Alliance and the VSA Arts New Mexico and many others. They are true donor partners and have been important to The Foundation’s growth and development.

Sid Cutter is a member of New Mexico’s historic avionic and ballooning families, the late

Sid Cutter’s first balloon ride was adventurous. In 1971, Sid, his older brother, Bill, and their mother, were in a tethered hot-air balloon at a display. However, once his mother got out of the balloon, the tether line got loose and suddenly Bill and Sid were airborne! Neither had any balloon flight training, but they managed to land safely. The rest is history!

Cutter helped create the Albuquerque International Balloon

Fiesta, which draws just under one million spectators and, according to

the City of Albuquerque, brings more than $75 million annually into the Albuquerque economy. In 1963, after eight years in the U.S. Air Force, he came home to work in the family business, Cutter Flying Service, which his parents, Bill Cutter and Virginia Dillon Cutter, owned and operated since 1931. Cutter was President and CEO until 1974 and then formed World Balloon Corporation, which he operated for 25 years.

His philanthropic endeavors are just as spectacular as the Fiesta. He and his employees have a giving tradition that has helped Salvation Army, Civitan, ARCA, Kiwanis, Rotary, United Blood Services, United Way, Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, Special Olympics, Make-a-Wish Foundation, and many others. Cutter also sponsored more than 100 “Angel Flights” through Cutter Flying Service to fly patients to advanced medical facilities, and doctors to remote parts of the state for free medical and dental clinics for the needy.

Art Gardenswartz’s love for running has provided him a lifelong athletic passion

and has enabled him to deliver upon lessons he learned from his parents. Through giving, with no expectation of any return, he became a well-rounded humani-tarian.

Gardenswartz received a full athletic scholarship in track to University of Arizona. After graduating from Arizona with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration in 1964, he came back to work in the family’s

sporting goods business. In 1976 he started Gardenswartz Sportz, grew it to seven locations before he sold to Big 5 Sporting Goods after 20 years.

He never took his financial successes lightly. In 1976, as a volunteer, Art founded, managed, and competed in the LeRoy Bearman Run, a charitable fundraising event for sports charities. He also sponsored, organized and donated to many charities, but none of his endeavors were as momentous as what he, his father, Harold Gardenswartz and uncle, Sam Gardenswartz, accomplished in 1977. Art’s cousin, and Sam’s son, Ronald Gardenswartz, died tragically at the age of 42. The three men then established the Ronald N. Gardenswartz Jewish Community Center. The JCC was to fulfill one of Ronnie Gardenswartz’s dreams of promoting multi-faith and multi-cultural interaction and education dedicated to fitness and health.

Carol Tucker Trelease started as a volunteer coordinator-family planning coun-

selor at Planned Parenthood, then worked as education director and clinic director on her way to becoming Executive Director/CEO – a position she held for 18 years. In 1999, Carol was presented with the Margaret Sanger Award which is Planned Parenthood’s highest honor; recognizing leadership, excellence and outstanding contri-butions to the reproductive health movement.

Her commitment to helping women and families gain access to high-quality, affordable

reproductive health care is seemingly tireless. Since retiring, she continues to devote her time and energy to improving communities. Carol gives to the Episcopal Cathedral of St. John, where she has served on the vestry, volunteers as a reader and usher, and works in the pantry and the Cathedral thrift store

Her commitment to social justice has led to service on the board of the League of Women Voters and participation in the New Mexico Coalition for Choice and Teen Pregnancy Coalition. She works part-time as Executive Director for the Nirvana Manana Institute - a private family foundation supporting nonprofits engaged in family planning efforts, sex education, reproductive rights and teen pregnancy prevention.

While all of her philanthropic work keeps her busy, she recently toured and performed in Eastern Europe as part of the University of New Mexico chorus and is looking forward to singing at Lincoln Center in New York City with the chorus later this year.

2012 Silver Horizons Hall of Fame Honorees

Art GardenswartzSid Cutter

Jane and Doug Swift

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This year the Downtown Neighborhoods Association Mother's Day event is on

Sunday May 13 from 11 AM – 3 PM. Tickets include a burger and are $15.

The feature houses reflect the diverse materials and architectural styles that sprang up as Albuquerque expanded from Old Town to New Town with the railroad and all its influences.

Visit American Foursquare,

Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Territorial, Pueblo Style adobe, Victorian, Prairie Style, Bungalows and Craftsman throughout the neighborhoods west of 7th Street between Central and Mountain Rd.

Many of the homes on the tour have been lovingly restored to their original splendor with modern conveniences. Progress is also being made as some homes are being renovated with a respect for

the past and a nod to the future. In-fill projects are keeping the vibrancy and diversity of the neighborhood alive.

Spots on the tour include the Harwood Arts Center and the Grower’s Market so come hungry. The Downtown Neighborhoods Association will be providing free rides by the ABQ Trolley Co. along the tour route. Students at Lew Wallace Elementary will create artistic interpretations of the homes

on the route.Food and

drinks will be available from some of the best food trucks in town at Mary Fox Park at 13th St and Roma Ave NW.

Tickets for the tour include lunch at bRgR and cost $15. They will be sold at Mary Fox Park starting at 10:30 AM. Buy them early online for $12.50 at www.abqdna.com.

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registered horses in the breed Rocky Mountain Horses are rare. They are bred for tempera-ment, endurance and gait. They are also very calm and have gentle dispositions. Propa-gated to carry inexperienced riders with sure-footed ease over moun-tainous terrain, with minimal care “Rockies” are known for their longevity.

Together with her 70-year old owner Nancy Freshour, Aspen is Corrales Pet Mayor and exemplifies the standards of the breed. Aspen is active in the community, conducting public street clean-ups in which she hauled trash as two-legged partners picked-it-up. Freshour and Aspen support fundraisers for nonprofit organizations, attend local functions, celebrations, and parades.

Aspen's next important appearance will be at the Meadowlark Senior Center on Thursday, May 10 from 12 to 2 PM. She will be there to “Celebrate Seniors” and available for photographs with her friends. Aspen and Freshour will also be heading to the mountains for a wild horse count, packing clinic, trail rides, and the 4th of July Parade in Bayfield, Colorado.

Freshour is a group fitness instructor specializing in senior exercise and works in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho.

Freshour enjoys riding Aspen along the Bosque and in the mountains. They carry a cart through the Corrales neighborhood to give young people buggy rides. Aspen typifies the Rocky Mountain Horse. For more information about the breed visit: www.rmhorse.com/association.

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By Barb Armijo

In May, when the light shines on Mothers for one day or for one all-too-brief moment, perhaps

there is no better time to recognize our own motherness – a concept that transcends motherhood.

Whether we are mothers or not, whether we are women or men, motherness is empowering. It is about life’s lessons learned, caring for someone, a family recipe followed right down to the extra pinch of anise seed in our bizcochitos.

Motherness can be as simple as how we nurture our friendships and how we treat ourselves in the process. In many cases, what we know about motherness we didn’t even learn exclusively from our mothers. Fathers, brothers, sisters, family and friends may have brought us our natural born motherness, and there is nothing wrong with acknowledging from where it stems.

In those moments of crisis or even extreme euphoria during milestones in our lives, our motherness machine is put in full gear. Again, you don’t have to be a mother in order to shift into mom mode.

Friends I know have opened their home to foreign exchange students. My friends offer them a chance to see New Mexico and they pour their hearts and souls out to these foreign students for several months. The experience isn’t always easy – motherness often is not. Personalities may clash, schedules have to be adjusted, finances are stretched and the time spent with each other can be taxing on nerves and emotions. Yet, when it is time for the students to return to their homeland, there is a tug on my friends’ emotional motherness

strings. This should sound familiar to

people who are mothers. The investment we make in people we love, whether they are our children or not, is something we do because we learned how to do that from someone special, perhaps our mothers or our friends.

Several people I know have mothered their nieces, nephews and foster children. They have nursed them, rooted for them in Little League games, cheered for them at their school plays, provided shelter for them when they needed it, given them financial and emotional support. These special people are no less deserving of a day of gratitude than those who have biological children.

And now to mothers and their power of motherness. It is special. Motherhood has its distinct stages. We go from mommy to mom, other mom, mother to grandmother, grandma to great-grandma and beyond, each stage has its blessings and its sets of challenges. You birthed, you raised the little rascals into respectable (you hope) young adults and you conquered obstacles that threatened your motherness. All of this while working in your home or in an outside career. You might have mothered while married, divorced or the struggles of your personal relationships.

Mothers, you have been tested. We sometimes don’t always think we passed with flying colors, but still our little ducklings follow our marching orders, veering off course at times and then stepping right back in line long enough on Mother’s Day to come into our bedroom way earlier than we expected to say: “Mom, don’t get up. We have breakfast in bed for you.”

I was awake and wondering

if I smelled smoke, but I didn’t get up, didn’t want to ruin the surprise. Then, after hearing two little boys bantering and fighting about how to complete this project, they came to my room carrying a plate on a cookie sheet (makeshift silver platter, I’m sure), and a cup with coffee spilling over as they walked. The eggs were runny, the toast a little burned and the coffee was lukewarm. It was perfect,

and an acknowledgement of my motherhood and my motherness.

I know Happy Motherness Day doesn’t roll off the tongue, and greeting card companies would struggle with the concept. However, now is as good a time as any, with the light shining on mothers, to recognize your own motherness. Be kind to it today and every day.


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What: 2012 Legends Ceremony: An evening at the National Hispanic

Cultural Center with Virginia and Ed LujanWhen: May 24, 2012, 6 p.m.Info: Tickets $100 per person. For more information on becoming a sponsor or purchasing tickets, call Clara Apodaca at 766-9858.

Ed Lujan is uncomfortable with the word “legend,” though he and his wife, Virginia, will be the special honorees at the National Hispanic Cultural Center Legends Ceremony on May 24. Lujan said he agreed to be honored for several reasons.

The first is that he will be recognized with Virginia, who he will celebrate 60 years of marriage with this August. She has Alzheimer’s disease, something the couple has coped with for the last several years, though he has only spoken publicly about it now.

The second reason is that the Legends Ceremony also will highlight the many programs at the Center, including visual arts,

performing arts, culinary arts, education, history and literary arts and cultural preservation. The National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation will debut a video about the Center’s programs during the event. “That’s never been done before and it is time we share with New Mexico and the rest of the world how vital this Center is now and in the future.”

Finally, he said, the event will raise money to support all the programs for generations. Lujan said he views culture as a three-legged stool. “One leg is language, one is food and the other is art,” he said. “If one of those legs goes away culture can’t stand solid. The center is our place to keep our culture together. We must continue and never forget its core mission.”

Lujan, 80, was a founding member of the board that fought to get the center built. It was completed 10 years ago, but took much longer than that to get off the ground. The labor of love is something he shared with Virginia. He sat down with Prime Time to speak, for the first time, about Virginia’s Alzheimer’s condition.

“It’s time,” he said. “This event

honors her because she understood its importance of the center as as much as I did. She always supported me in everything. I work long hours. I always have. She was there, for all of it, through all of it with me.”

Lujan has a caretaker for Virginia during the day, and he takes care of her at night. He said it’s something he has no problems doing. Virginia, he said, has nursed him back to health after three heart attacks and several bouts of pancreatitis.

“Me taking care of her is no chore,” he said. “It’s what she would do for me. It’s what she has done for me when I was sick. I don’t view this as anything other than what it is – me providing the love, care and

compassion for her that she has shown to me.”

Together they have raised four children, though Lujan said when it came to being “in charge” of the household, it was Virginia all the way. “You can ask the kids about that,” he said chuckling. “And I give all credit for my children’s successes to Virginia.”

The Lujans also have 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, a source of great pride for Ed. He has combined his love for woodworking with his love for his grandchildren, making each of them a special piece of furniture that each has custom designed. He has made desks, bancos, full-length mirrors and beds.

He and his friend, Ted Martinez, one of the founders of Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute (now Central New Mexico Community College), have been studying woodworking at Northern New Mexico Community College in El Rito, NM for many years, though he hasn’t been able to go out there with Martinez very often since Virginia’s health has declined.

“I’m still enrolled in

college,” he says again with his big smile and hearty laugh. “I don’t think I’ll ever graduate because that will spoil the fun.”

His fun starts every day with what he calls his “morning job,” of stopping in at the Lujan Agency – still New Mexico’s largest and oldest privately owned agency – and at his second office at the Cultural Center. He said he then leaves the office in the early afternoon and heads home to spend time in his woodshop, where his latest project was completing 40 hand-carved chairs for his newly acquired Brush Ranch in Pecos.

At night he spends with Virginia and family. He said he ends his days the way they begin, with him thinking about family, loving what he is still doing and remembering that nobody gets where they are in life without someone else to support them.

“Some people get agitated with Alzheimer’s patients who ask the same question over and over again,” he said. “But I got good advice from a doctor who told me to remember that to our loved one with Alzheimer’s, every time they ask the question is to them the first time they are asking it.

“Virginia asks me all the time, `Who are you?” and I say, ‘I am your husband.’ Then she asks why I haven’t told her that before. You know, sometimes it is nice just saying that every day to her as much as she wants to hear it. It’s good for me too.”

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If you are currently under the care of a physician and or an herbalist, make certain you are

honest about medications and herbal products that you are taking. In some cases, it is advised to not take an herbal formula while undergoing certain procedures, or while on certain medications. So err on the side of caution.

Some individuals take herbal medicine for a short time for a specific condition, while others take herbal medicine for life. If you chose to turn to herbal medicine first for your healthcare needs, it is important to find a qualified practitioner. This requires research on your part. If you see a Chinese Medicine doctor, ask if they are formally trained in the use

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By Slim Randles

You know, it isn’t always easy being a crossing guard for the kids. It especially

isn’t easy when you’re an old crossing guard, and Martin is old. One of these days we’ll find out he discovered fire, I think. This isn’t meant as a slight, because there are few people around here who don’t

treasure Martin for the many years he’s spent ushering kids across the intersection at the school since he retired from the ranch work. It’s just a fact, being old means extra work trying to keep up with trends and fads and technology.

“The first problem I had,” said Martin, “was those cell phone thingies. You know … the ones that stick in your ear and make you look like a Martian with an earring? Man oh man, the first few times I saw kids using those I thought

the world was coming to an end. I’d stop the cars for a kid and he’d walk across the street, talking to himself. I thought them kids were nuts, you know? Then they told me they were on the phone. I still have a hard time getting used to them.

“But this latest doo-lolly they have,” he says, “gives me the heat-seeking fantods. They got these sneakers now … maybe you seen ‘em … got these little wheels in ‘em? Yeah, like half a roller skate. Well, those kids come along and

I go to stop traffic and before I can do that, you know, these little turkeys sit back on their heels and go sailing across the street on them wheels. They’re too fast for me now.”

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Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum, Lorenzo Trujillo & Company, Le Chat

Lunatique, the Gomez Band from Arizona, and the Squash Blossom Boys have all been invited to perform at the 14th Annual Albuquerque Folk Festival, which presents 150 non-stop events at 16 different venues at the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum on Saturday, June 2nd from 10:30 AM to 11 PM.

New features this year: • New location - The Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE, Albuquerque. Turn north off Alameda.

• Free parking and free camping with jamming on every night.

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• Arts and crafts exhibits and hands-on demonstrations.

• Two evening dances—Barn dance and Contradance.

Advance tickets $15 are available

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Compulsive Gambling. Sandia Resort & Casino supports gambling responsibly. If you are experiencing problems caused by gambling, call NM Helpline 1.800.572.1142.

First TuesdayMay 1Albuquerque Newcomers Club Welcome coffee, 10 AM. Make friends and increase your social life. Sign up for monthly luncheons, speakers, dining out, outings, book and movie groups, bridge, walking, wine tastings, Men’s group and more. Meet at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte. Free. Call 321.6970 or visit, or visit albuquerquenewcomersclub.org.

First TuesdayMembers of the Community are invited to Participate in an on-going Grief and Loss Support Group at 10 AM or 6 PM at Hospice Compassus Home Office6000 Uptown Blvd. Ste. 104 Refreshments will be provided. Any questions, call Joy at 332-

0847Second ThursdayThe NM Alliance for Retired Americans building a progressive senior movement. AFSCME Council Hall, 1202 Pennsylvania NE 1-3 PM. Call 266.2505.

Fourth ThursdayAdoption Support Group - Operation Identity is a peer led support group for all members of the adoption triad: adult adoptees, birthparents, adoptive parents, grandparents or for anyone with an adoption connection, 7 PM, at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital, Conference Room B, 8300 Constitution Ave. NE. Call 281.7227.

Third SaturdaysThe Buffalo Range Riders, a SASS affiliated mounted shooting club, holds a practice/fun match the 3rd Saturday (usually) of each month at Founders Ranch in Edgewood. Warm up at 10 AM, match at 11 AM. Practices depend on weather conditions. Call Icelady, 263.5619 to confirm dates.

Looking for VolunteersThe Breast Cancer Resource Center is a nonprofit organization located at 1009 Bradbury SE, Suite 16. Call Deborah Openden, 242.0605 or email [email protected].

The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is seeking adults to serve as volunteers to assist with presenting periodic education programs to elementary and middle-school students. No experience necessary; training provided. Call, Dennis, 245.2137, ext. 122, or visit nuclearmuseum.org/support-the-museum/volunteer.

May 4Mariachi Alma de Albuquerque kicks off the Cinco de Mayo

weekend with a performance at the Alvarado Transportation Center, 100 First St. SW, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM. Weather-permitting, they will stroll the fountain area in front of the Alvarado with music ranging from rancheras, sones and valses to huapangos and polkas. Free admission. Visit, cabq.gov/transit/events.

May 4Culture’s Night Out at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 5:30-9 PM. Get to know young contemporary Pueblo artists who are creating ground-breaking artwork. There will be free hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Design your own pottery art. Live music on the patio featuring Quemozo. Free admission. At Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th Street NW. Call, 866.855.7902, visit indianpueblo.org.

May 4, 5Youth in the Arts in Old Town, part of NM Centennial Festival series. Free entertainment and activities for the entire family. Call 311.

May 6Join the 27th annual Run For the Zoo, a day of fun and fitness, 7-10 AM at ABQ Bio Park Zoo. The run has events for all ages and fitness levels including a half marathon, USATF-certified 10K run, an USATF-certified 5K run, a 5K fitness run/walk, and 1-mile fun run/walk. For more information or to register, call the New Mexico BioPark Society at 764.6280.

May 13Mother’s Day concert at the Zoo, 2-3 PM. The New Mexico Philharmonic presents Orchestra Spectaculars! Lawn seating. Food available for purchase. Guests are welcome to bring blankets or chairs and picnics. No alcohol or glass

is allowed. Admission: $7 adults, $3 seniors & kids. Call 311, visit, cabq.gov/biopark.

May 18-19 Aquarium Overnight at BioPark, 7 PM-8 AM. Snooze with sea turtles and learn facts about ocean species and their nighttime behavior. Includes games and crafts, Touchpool visit and an ocean film fest. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, $30/per person. Pre-registration required, call 848.7180 or 311 or visit cabq.gov.

Tuesday, June 12ElmCroft of Quintessence 7101 Eubank Blvd.Join us for the"Senior Parade of Homes" from 1:00-4:00PMFor more info call- 505-797-8600.

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TuesdaysCrazy Eights Square Dance Club, 6:30-9:30 PM, at the Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 4909 Hawkins NE. Call Bill at 881.0137.

50 Plus tap dancing classes & jazz exercise. Marshall Performing Arts, 2637 Texas Street NE. Call for information, 299.7671, marshallperformingarts.com.

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FREE Healing Clinic for Adults and Children with low income!Every Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM at 3212 Monte Vista NE, Albuquerque.For more information call: 505-934-2510

May 10Osteoporosis Educational presentation, 1:30-3 PM. George Fraser will give Part II of his talk "Exercise Smart with

Osteoporosis" at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, 501 Elizabeth Street. Space is limited. RSVP to the Center, 275.8731. There is a $1. fee.

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MondaysThe Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus invites women singers in the Albuquerque area who enjoy acapella singing and performing to rehearsals on Mondays from 7-10 PM, at The Netherwood Park Church


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New Location

9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE

Free Parking • Special Senior Rates 65+

Saturday, June 2

10 am - 11 pm

Albuquerque Balloon Museum*

PerforMAnceS!See web site for complete listing.WorkShoPS/ActivitieS

Music • Singing • Dance Arts & Crafts • Storytelling

Children’s Activities Musical Petting Zoo • Vendors

Buy/Sell Instruments (Festival takes 20%)

Barn Dance under the Stars, cathy faber’s Swingin’

country Band (Hosted by Albuquerque Dance Club, ADC)

Albuquerque MegaBand contra Dance, (Hosted by FolkMADS)

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Calendarof Christ, 5101 Indian School Road NE. Visit enchantedmesa.org or call 323.7960.

First FridayThe American Recorder Society meets at 7:15 PM in the adult annex at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy NE. All skills levels welcome. Call 228.8196 or visit rgrecorders.org/abq.

May 6National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th NWSunday May 6, 2 PM, The Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra 40th season Celebration, music from Spain and Latin America. After the concert, mingle with musicians and former conductors and enjoy light appetizers and birthday cake. Viola soloist Rafael Howell performs Le Grand Tango, by Piazolla. Also on the program are works by Moncayo, Marquez, De Falla, and Ginastera.Free, donations appreciated. www.nmapo.org or 271-4592.

May 12Westside Concert Chorale, directed by John Clark, presents its spring concert, “Everything’s Coming Up…….Singing!”, on Saturday, May 12, at 7:30 PM at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 601 Montano Rd NW, Albuquerque, and on Sunday, May 13, at 3 PM at West Mesa Christian Church, 8821 Golf Course Rd NW (near Golf Course and Paradise), Albuquerque. The program includes sacred and secular selections such as Lullaby of Broadway; a selection from the Oratorio, Samson, by Handel; Chattanooga Choo Choo; and Elijah Rock, a spiritual. Tickets are available at the door for $7 seniors and students and $12 adults.

August 10,11 & 12Ballet Pro Musica Festival in partnership with the National Hispanic Cultural Center presents THE NATIONAL BALLET OF MEXICO with La Catrina String Quartet & Jacquelyn Helin, pianist. August 10,11 & 12. Performance tickets: $30 to $75. Red Carpet Lounge: $100 opening night Gala reception on Friday August 10, 6:30 pm. Get your tickets at balletpromusica.org or call 724-4771

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Second SaturdaysFamily FunDays at Balloon Museum highlighting different themes like science, flight, weather & art, and hands-on fun each month. Call, 768.6028.

May 19Treat your senses to a day of colorful beauty, dancing, and tradition at the 16th annual Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Day, 10 AM-3 PM. Celebrate the cultural traditions, ancestry, native languages, and experiences represented among ethnic groups from Asia and the Pacific. Enjoy mouth-watering food samples as well as performances including Chinese martial arts, Thai dancing, Japanese Taiko drumming, and more. Held at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank Blvd SE. Admission, $7-$8. Call, 245.2137, visit nuclearmuseum.org.

Balloon MuseumMay 20Witness “The Ring of Fire” A rare annular eclipse. Beginning at 4 PM at the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. There will be telescopes, music, food, children’s activities and free eclipse glasses for safe viewing. “Contact” will be shown at 8:30 PM. Bring blankets/lawn chairs. Tickets are $20 at holdmyticket.com. Call 311 or visit www.cabq.gov/balloon.Jun 05, 2012 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM A once in a lifetime occurrence, “the transit of Venus,” in the backyard of the Albuquerque Balloon Musuem. Take in sound of the Albuquerque Concert Bank and The New Mexico Philharmonic Orchestra. Food and liquor concessions on site for purchase. Bring blankets/lawn chairs. Tickets are $20 at holdmyticket.com. Call 311 or visit www.cabq.gov/balloon.

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Kadampa Meditation Center (KMC) New Mexico, 8701 Comanche NE, 292.5293, meditationinnewmexico.org.:May 12Spring Fair, free, 9 AM-2 PM. The annual Spring Fair is set with live auction at 10:30 AM. There will be food, indoor and outdoor plants, Peace Cafe, and kids activities. Everyone welcome.Sundays at KMC

Prayers for World Peace, 10-11:30 AM. Practical advice from Buddha’s teachings to nourish compassion and wisdom. Free, donations welcome.Fridays at KMCMeditation for Beginners, noon-1PM. Familiarize your mind with virtue, which in this context is the twenty-one Lamrim meditations. Each class includes simple prayers, a short teaching and a guided meditation. Every level welcome, $5/class.

June 3Meditate with Shiva Rudra Balayogi – June 3rd at 4 PM. Learn the ancient practice of Jangama Dhyana (meditation of eternal existence) from a self-realized Yogi from the Himalayas at beautiful Los Poblanos. Babaji will answer spiritual questions, offer techniques to improve concentration, increase energy, enhance inner peace. Free. Donations appreciated. 4803 Rio Grande Blvd NW* Phone: 307-8892 or 220-2866 www.shivarudrabalayogi.org

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May 5-6Ballet Repertory Theatre, Literally Dance - words in movement, at KiMo Theatre, May 5, 7 PM; May 6, 2 PM. Tickets, $5-$25, at the KiMo, 768.3522 or 311.

May 9Live at the KiMo presents New Mexico's Centennial Speaker & Living History series - Buffalo Soldiers: Black Calvary in New Mexico. Performed by

Fred Hampton, 7-9 PM. Free admission. A Meet & Greet will follow the event. From Medal of Honor recipients to the common trooper, from Indian battles with lawbreakers, learn how a small number of Black troopers made a difference in the lives of settlers and citizens. Call 311.

May 13Romeo and Juliet, ballet in cinema at the KiMo, 2 PM. Encore presentation from the Royal Ballet, London performed March 22. Tickets, $12 - $15, at the KiMo, 768.3522 or 311.

May 16New Mexico's Centennial film series - “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” 7 PM. Free admission. An Edinburgh professor and assorted colleagues follow an explorer's trail down an extinct Icelandic volcano to the earth's center. The center of the Earth scenes were filmed at the Carlsbad Caverns in N.M. Call the KiMo, 768.3522, or 311.

May 20The Bright Stream, ballet in cinema at the KiMo, encore screening from the Bolshoi Ballet, performed April 29; 2-5 PM. Tickets, $12-$15, at the KiMo, 768.3522 or 311.

May 27La Fille Mal Gardée, ballet in cinema at the KiMo. Encore Presentation from the Royal Ballet, London, performed May 16, 2-4:30 PM. Tickets, $12-$15, at the KiMo, 768.3522 or 311.

Singles Over 60Albuquerque Singles Over

Sixty, (SOS), is a Meetup group where singles over the age of 59 can make new friends and enjoy a variety of fun activities. Pease visit: http://www.meetup.com/abqsos/ and click on,”Join” if you would like to attend any of the SOS events.

Here is the May 2012 schedule as of mid April:

Every Monday9:45 AM The Monday Marchers1 PM Line Dancing ImproversEvery Wednesday5 PM Social DancingEvery Thursday9 AM Line Dancing Beginners9:15 AM Walkers & Brunchers

10 AM Line Dance IntermediateEvery Friday7 PM Social DancingEvery Saturday1 PM Lunch & CanastaEvery Sunday1:30 PM WalkOne Day per Month Events: Tue 1st @5:30 PM two-year an-

niversary dinnerTue 1st @7 PM Book ClubThur 3rd @ 6 PM Pub TriviaSat 5th @ 8 PM DancingWed 9th @ 1:30 PM Movie &

PieSun 13th @ 1 PM StrollSun 13th @ 2:30 PM Tea DanceSun 20th @ 12 PM BrunchWed 23th @ 12 PM Movie & PieSun 15th @ 12 PM Brunch

By Charles T. Spalding, MD, Ph.D.

The role of diet and nutrition in our lives and our health is well known but frequently poorly

understood. There are several basic general concepts about diet and nutrition that apply to any approach to a healthy life style. There are no short cuts to a healthy diet. Vitamins and supplements are

no substitute for a balanced diet but in some specific cases may be needed. A good balanced diet will usually provide all the vitamins and minerals that are needed by most individuals. Foods that are convenient are usually less healthy than foods prepared from scratch. Diets should be balanced to ensure that basic nutritional needs are being meet. Any balanced diet plan should take into account the content of

protein, carbohydrate and fat that is consumed. These basic food components are the primary source for dietary calories. Dietary calories represent the basic building blocks for our day to day energy needs.

A first step in personal participation in a healthy diet is to establish your caloric needs based on a documented target weight. This targeted weight should ideally be derived from a height to weight relationship that is known as the Body Mass Index (BMI). A BMI of between 18.5 and 25, in general, defines a healthy weight. A healthy weight can be thought of as a weight where little or no health risks can be assigned to an individual because of weight. The caloric requirements of each diet should be based on the specific needs of the individual. Caloric intake is the primary build block for most individuals in the creation and maintenance of body weight. If an individual consistently consumes more calories than they utilize each day then the excess calories are stored in the body usually as fat. To lose weight, caloric intake must be reduced or activity must be increased to a level where utilization of calories exceeds dietary intake. Several terms are frequently used to describe weight. Observed weight is the weight seen while on the scale. Desired weight is the weight you would like to see when on the scale. Ideal weight is a calculate weight that is based on an individual's height and should roughly correspond to the healthy weight described above. There is clear evidence that excess weight, in general, has a negative impact on health and quality of life.

If you have hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, lung, heart or vascular disease you need to seriously consider how your diet may be contributing to your overall health. Excess weight has been documented to have a significant negative impact on each of these conditions. How can understanding dietary issues impact your weight and more importantly your health? Weight, either up or down, is generally a result of imbalance between calories taken in and calories utilized by activity. When calories take in are greater than calories utilized you gain weight. If calories taken in are less than calories utilized by daily activities you lose weight. For most, when calories in are equal to calories out there is no change in weight. When considering the relationship between calories and weight, it is important to know that it requires

roughly 13.6 calories per pound per day to maintain a stable body weight. A pound of body weight is roughly equal to 3500 calories. Decreasing daily caloric intake by 250 calories and maintaining the same level of activity should result in an individual losing one pound every two weeks (250 x 13.6 = 3400 calories). The mythical "ideal" male is 6 ft tall and weighs 154 pounds. The "ideal" female is 5ft 5in tall and weighs 128 pounds. These correspond to a Body Mass Index (BMI) of about 21 (healthy range 18.5-25). Based on these considerations the mythical "ideal" male would require 154 x 13.6 or approximately 2100 calories per day to maintain his body weight. To loss a pound of weight he would have to decrease his daily intake to 1850 calories for two weeks (250 x 14 = 3500 calories).

The next consideration in understanding dietary prescription or design relates to the dietary source of calories. The primary source of calories in any balanced diet should be carbohydrates, protein and fat. A basic maintenance diet can be constructed using the following information:

Calories (total) -13.6 calories per day per pound of "ideal" weight

Carbohydrates - 50 - 60 percent of total calories (4 calories per gram)

Protein - 15 - 20 percent of total calories (4 calories per gram)

Fat - 20 - 25 percent of total calories (9 calories per gram)

An individual requiring 2100 calories for a maintenance diet, for example, would need roughly 1155 calories (289 grams) from carbohydrates. Protein should supply roughly 315 calories (78 grams). Three ounces of fresh lean meat supplies about 21 grams of protein. Fat should supply roughly 462 calories (51 grams) of the total caloric intake. Naturally occurring carbohydrates, proteins and fats should be the foundation on which any balanced diet is constructed because they usually include the vitamins and minerals necessary to support the normal bodily processes. Special needs individuals have not been considered in this discussion except in a very general way. Individualize dietary needs should always be discussed with ones primary provider. In our next installment I will consider sources and types of carbohydrate, protein and fat as well as the role of salt and fiber in a healthy diet. Take care.


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This month we will talk about pests that get into our clothes and foods. Fabric pests feed

on a variety of organic materials including cotton products, wool products, animal fur, feathers, clothing, carpeting, draperies and other fabrics. Most fabric pests are either clothes moths or carpet (der-mestid) beetles, although silverfish and crickets can also feed on these products.

There are two distinct types of clothes moths commonly found in homes. They are both small moths. The webbing clothes moth is a solid golden brown on the wings, while the casemaking clothes moth has three black spots on each wing. Casemaking clothes moth larvae construct a small bag from material to protect their body from the environment. They drag the bag or tube wherever they feed.

Clothes moths are occasionally found in closets where they lay their eggs on suitable fabric. The larvae hatch and feed on the fabric doing damage. There are several things you can do to prevent clothes moths. First, keep clothes and other fabrics stored in sealed, plastic bags. Next you can hang some repellents in the closets. Put dried lemon peels, cedar chips, dried rosemary or mint in cheese cloth bags and hang them in the closets. Make sure any carpets in the closet are clean and free of lint or animal hair or any organic debris.

If you already have clothes moths, you should hang one Clothes Moth Pheromone Trap in each closet. It will attract and catch the male moths and stop the breeding process. Don't hang more than one trap or you will confuse the moths and they will just fly around, not sure where to go. Then wash all infested clothing in hot, soapy water to kill the larvae and eggs.

Carpet beetle larvae are small, about 1/4” long and carrot-shaped with long hairs. They will feed on anything organic. The adult beetles are small, round and usually black in color, sometimes with lighter markings.

The best method for controlling carpet beetles is by completely cleaning everything. Steam clean the carpets if possible as well as any upholstered furniture. Make sure you vacuum under all furniture as carpet beetles can survive feeding on dust bunnies. Keep a bottle of Greenbug for Indoors available to directly spray any adults or larvae you find. Make sure you vacuum up all the dead insects as the spines on the carpet beetle larvae can cause problems if they penetrate your pores as they can cause rashes.

Also, adult carpet beetles feed on the nectar in flowers so they don't do any damage beyond breeding indoors. If you have flowers blooming near your house, you will attract adult carpet beetles. Make sure there aren't any ways for them to get into your house.

There are a number of pests that attack our foods. Mostly several species of moths and over a dozen beetles, but some grain mites will also make their presence known.

Not only will they eat our foods, but they will eat and breed in poisoned rodent baits (another good reason not to use them).

Pantry pests almost always come in from the stores we shop at. Usually it is just coincidental, but if you bring more home then you need to tell the store manager where you shop so they can do what they have to do in the store. Or shop somewhere else.

There are several species of flour moths that can infest your home, but the one most frequently encountered is the Indian meal moth. This moth is small and colorful. The wings are gray toward the body and has dark bands near the tip.

They will feed on a wide variety of dried foods, including cereals, flour, cornmeal, crackers, cake mixes, pasta, dried pet foods, candy, powdered milk and many other foodstuffs.

The best control is to hang one Flour Moth Pheromone Trap in

the area they are infesting. This will attract and catch the male moths and stop the breeding process. Then inspect all open dried foods and toss anything that is infested. Place all non-infested foods in sealed containers or refrigerate them. Completely clean the pantry where the foods are stored to get any larvae that may be crawling around. Then lightly dust the shelves with food-grade diatomaceous earth before putting the foods back.

Clothes moth and flour moth pheromone traps are available at www.pestcontrolsupplies.com. Greenbug for Indoors is available at www.greenbugallnatural.com. Food-grade diatomaceous is available at most feed stores.

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By Teri Rolan

Pain is defined by Wikipedia as an unpleasant feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli, such as stubbing a toe, burning a finger or putting alcohol on a cut.

However, a person suffering from pain might describe it much more vividly or even be in so much pain that it is hard to describe. No matter how it is described, we all know that it is debilitating and affects each person differently. Pain can be caused by injury, overuse, arthritis, fibromyalgia, autoimmune

disorders, and frequently is accompanied by depression.

There are many over-the-counter medications and prescription medications used to treat pain, but oftentimes they come with a long list of unwanted side effects. Those side effects may include stomach pain, excessive drowsiness, nausea, vomiting and constipation. The unfortunate thing about oral medications is that they have a systemic effect, in that they affect the entire body instead of just the painful area.

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Highland Pharmacy is a compounding pharmacy and we can formulate a topical pain product that is specific for your needs. A topical formula is rubbed into the areas that are painful therefore avoiding the stomach and many systemic side effects like drowsiness. These pain creams offer a localized action that can help with many different types of pain including inflammation, burning or stabbing pain, muscle spasms and nerve pain.

The formula can be ordered by your practitioner just for you! If you have a condition like arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, shingles, muscle spasms or strains, recovering from an injury or accident then we may be able to help. Stop by or call for an appointment with one of our problem solving pharmacists for a free consultation.

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By Dawn Williams

The changes come gradually, sneaking up on us while we’re busy doing other

things. Perhaps walking up a flight of stairs is more tiring than it used to be. Groceries feel like they’ve gotten heavier over the years. We chalk up these symptoms to the process of aging, assuming they are inevitable and attempting to endure them with as much grace and good humor as possible.

It doesn’t have to be that way. Statistics gathered during the last 50 years consistently show that people who exercise regularly suffer a far lower incidence of heart disease, hypertension, stroke, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis and even cancer. Exercise is that powerful, and that important.

Beyond the Obvious• Exercise improves the

cardiovascular system by decreasing resting heart rate,

heart stiffness, vascular stiffness, lowering blood pressure and increasing the heart’s maximum pumping capacity.

• Metabolism slows with age, but exercise increases it, while reducing body fat, regulating blood sugar and insulin levels, and lowering dangerous LDL cholesterol while increasing beneficial HDL cholesterol.

• The skeletal and muscular systems benefit from exercise, too. Muscle mass and strength increase

over time, which in turn builds stamina and reduces the risk of injury.

• Even our neurological functions are improved through exercise. Physical activity slows the loss of nerve conduction and reflex speed associated with aging, improves quality of sleep, reduces risk of depression, and reduces memory lapses and other cognitive decline.

• Heart health drastically improves with exercise, even for those who have already developed cardiovascular disease. People who are regularly active are 45 percent less likely to experience cardiac-related incidents in their lifetime, and some research suggests that exercise may even improve cardiac event-free survival in coronary patients better than angioplasty.

Reaping the BenefitsResearch at Harvard School

of Public Health studied 13,000 subjects and found that those who exercise for five hours a week were 76 percent more likely to age free of chronic illnesses, including heart disease and cancer, than those who worked out only 20 minutes a week. Physical activity in this study was also correlated with less mental and physical impairment.

Even if you have been inactive for a long period of time or have never exercised seriously, you can still reap the benefits of getting fit.

The National Institutes of Health recommend that all seniors strive for at least 30 minutes of moderate activity most days of the week. Medical conditions such as arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease may all be improved through exercise, so the presence of these diseases should not be considered a reason not to exercise.

For information on how to get started, see the NIH National Institute on Aging website at www.nia.nih.gov.

Dawn Williams is associate publisher of Senior News 50.

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AAAHHHH, spring is finally here and summer is right around the corner. As I

write this I am surrounded by a sea of orange, turquoise, hot pink and lime green in the Dallas airport.

Many of you have expressed reservations about dressing in these neon-bright colors so here are some ideas to dispel your fears.

First of all, just because orange is "the" color for spring and summer doesn't mean you have to shroud yourself in all things citrus. A pop of orange can go a long way, think of a pair of bright orange sandals and/or handbag – or a brightly colored scarf when you're feeling bold.

Can't wear orange? For me, it's often too yellow, so I'm manifesting my "orange fix" by finding some fun items in melon. It has a pinker base to the color, and works with my skin tone better and I must confirm that it cheers me up when I wear the color.

The same thing applies to other bright colors. If turquoise scares you, look to a softer aqua. If neon hot pink just isn't your favorite, go as bright as you feel comfortable in an accessory versus a garment.

Lime green actually encompasses many shades. While I prefer a neon-bright lime green, a soft margarita light green fits the bill perfectly with white or khaki pants for those hot summer days and evenings.

If the whole bright color story is just too much for you, think about one great signature piece in a bright summer shade. Chances are you'll love it.

Maxi Dresses Everywhere

Maxi dresses are all the rage this summer, but be careful. Comfy as they can be, make sure the hemline is such that it will still show a cute pair of shoes. A brightly colored wedge peeking out from under that long skirt keeps the look youthful and also comfortable. If the dress is too

long, it simply looks like you're playing dress-up in your mother's clothes. Besides, you can also trip easily if they're too long.

High contrast stripes or border prints are dramatic and casual. Think of maybe one or two for summer.

White PantsFrankly, I love wearing white

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The New Mexico Conference on Aging is accepting nominations for awards

recognizing senior citizens, individuals and businesses whose work benefits New Mexico’s aging population.

The New Mexico Conference on Aging provides older adults, caregivers and the professionals who work with them the

opportunity to learn and have fun in an environment that supports independence and dignity. More than 1,200 individuals are expected to attend the annual Conference, which features workshops, interactive exhibits and a two-day Health & Enrichment Fair. The Conference also includes a variety of entertainment reflecting New Mexico’s cultural diversity. Award

winners will be recognized during the Conference, held August 21st & August 22nd at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

A highlight of the conference is recognizing the unsung heroes we have throughout our communities, says Retta Ward, Secretary of the NM Aging and Long-term Services Department. “There are role models all around us, and this is a wonderful opportunity to recognize them, thank them, and applaud them.”

All nominations should be sent to Evone D. Gallegos, Awards Subcommittee Chair, NM Conference on Aging, 1015 Tijeras NW, Suite 200, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Questions may be directed to Ms. Gallegos at 505-222-4523 or through email at [email protected]. Nominations must be received no later than May 25, 2012 to be considered.

Award categories and criteria for each are as follows:

Outstanding Senior Citizen for individuals who have made unique and lasting contributions that benefit the state of New Mexico or

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Lovola Burgess Lifetime Leadership Award for an individual who has made significant contributions during their lifetimes to enrich the lives of New Mexico’s senior citizens through their leadership.

K. Rose Wood Memorial Award for an individual over the age of 60 years in 2012 who has made a significant contribution during their lifetimes to enrich the lives of New Mexico’s senior citizens

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The history of flying in New Mexico started on July 14, 1882. On that date, a local

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Periodic balloon ascensions, thereafter, remained popular, particularly during the annual territorial fair. After the Wright brothers’ first controlled airplane flight in 1903, however, it became clear that the new flying machines were destined to replace balloons in the public’s affection.

About 1910 air shows became popular in the Southwest. The next year Albuquerque staged its first one, bringing newly famous San Diego aviator Charles F. Walsh to

entertain local folks. He arrived by train with his

Curtiss biplane in pieces on a flatcar and assembled the craft on the fairgrounds. With a packed crowd in the grandstands, he made three flights using the baseball field to take off and land.

The daily paper in Albuquerque reported gleefully that Walsh was the first person to fly an airplane above the Rio Grande Valley. Finishing his Albuquerque run, Charles Walsh dismantled his craft and went to Raton by train to give another exhibition at the Colfax County Fair.

He was invited to return in 1912 for the New Mexico’s first statehood fair, but he crashed and died in New Jersey during a show.

Another of these barnstormers, as the pilots who did dangerous stunts were called, was Roy W. Francis. He was featured at the New Mexico State Fair in 1912 and again in 1913.

Francis flew a tractor biplane with two props that were chain driven. The late aviation historian Dr. Don Alberts of Rio Rancho claimed that it was the largest

flying machine yet seen in New Mexico.

A new chapter in the story of flying unfolded at the small town of Columbus near the Mexican border. The revolutionary Pancho Villa attacked that community on March 9, 1916, killing 16 Americans before withdrawing into Mexico.

Gen. John “Blackjack” Pershing arrived in Columbus with an army and orders to chase down Villa. He was joined by eight Curtiss-Jenny airplanes from San Antonio, Texas.

During the campaign in Mexico, they would fly 540 reconnaissance missions. This marked the first time American aircraft were used in warfare. The coming of World War I brought to the fore a nascent aeronautical industry. Technological advances pushed it forward in the 1920s to meet rising demands for passenger and freight service.

Albuquerque emerged as the state’s air

transportation center after founding of the Albuquerque airport in 1928. Later, it would become a hub for U.S. military air facilities.

Communities around the state, not wanting to be left out, began construction of simple landing fields. The airplane boosted local economics, helped reduce isolation, and attracted tourists. New Mexicans whole-heartedly embraced aviation and never looked back.

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Each morning at East San Jose Elementary School, Timotea Olave, 75, is

greeted with exuberant, hello grandmother expressions in Spanish. She responds in Spanish to the students while they rush to welcome her with a big hug in the classroom. Olave is one of 95 foster grandparents in the Foster Grandparent Program in Albuquerque.

The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is a federally funded program through the Corporation for National and Community Service, according to Alexandra Kiska, Program Manager for the local FCP.

The program allows senior citizens who are 55 years and older and income eligible the opportunity to help children with special needs in a classroom setting, according to Kiska. The grandparents work between 20-39 hours per week and receive a stipend for the hours of service, mileage reimbursement and liability insurance.

“The grandparents must have a love and good understanding of children, and show a sense of compassion,” Kiska said. “They are also required to attend four hours of training each month,” she added.

Olave assists in Jessica Chavarria’s first grade bilingual class, she helps the kids improve their social, reading, spelling and math skills and complete homework assignments.

She has been a foster grandparent for two years in Chavarria’s classroom. After retirement, she wanted to help children. “I was home for about 10 years and I started getting bored,” Olave said. “My friend was already working here at the school. I told her I want

to work there too -- I’ve taken care of older people but now I want to help with kids. I never took care of my grandkids, my children always covered each other.”

Olave is familiar with East San Jose – she was a student there for three years as a child. “I came to this school from a ranch in Las Vegas, N.M., and attended school here the 5th, 6th and 7th grades,” she said. Olave retired from First Choice Clinic on Broadway after 20 years in 1999, where she was a supervisor in Medical Records. “I did everything, mainly assisting the doctors and did whatever else was needed,” Olave said.

She now gets joy from helping the students in Chavarria’s class. “I check their “carpetas” or folders daily, she said with a smile and her blue eyes sparkling. “I assist a lot with their homework. Our class has nine children that do their home work in English and the remaining 11 students complete their homework in Spanish.”

As one of five grandparents at East San Jose, Olave spends her mornings with students needing extra attention, both academically and emotionally.

“Timotea provides the students with the love they don’t often times have at home,” Chavarria said. “She’s a wonderful resource and helps tremendously with the kids,” she said. “If I can’t get to the kids, she’s there. She’s been in my classroom for two years and it’s been great having her, she's such an asset.

"She’s amazing and I don’t know how I’d get through the year without her. The students adore her and miss her when she’s not here.”

Steve Tognoni, principal at East San Jose, decides in which classrooms the grandparents will assist. “I have a belief that

a strong foundation will help the kids prepare for middle school and beyond,” Tognoni said. “I want them to help with reading and I would like to have all our kids reading by Christmas. I like having them here, it gives the children an opportunity to interact with older people and it gives our grandparents a feeling of being productive. The grandparents are pleasant and they give the teachers an extra pair of hands.”

East San Jose currently has five grandparents and they are hoping to get three more. “It’s a great program,” Tagnoni said. “I’m so glad the city does this, it would be great if all schools had them. I feel lucky to have them at our school.”

“Timotea works so well with her students,” Tagnoni said. The kids have someone else to love them.”

Most of the grandparents in the FCP are placed in preschool and elementary schools throughout the

city including UNM Hospital’s Child Life Center for chronically ill children; New Futures for pregnant teens; and the YDI Headstart Program.

According to Kiska the elementary schools have to be Title I Schools, meaning that they fall within specific income guidelines.

Kiska said they hire grandparents to meet the number of hours they are required to fulfill to be eligible for grant funding. “Right now we have 95 foster grandparents that are placed around town. We are one of the larger programs in the region,” said Kiska.

May is Older Americans Month. This year’s theme is “Never Too Old To Play.” Kiska said it ties in perfectly into the Foster Grandparent Program because “they get to play with the kids in the classroom.”

For more interest about becoming a foster grandparent call Alexandra Kiska at 505-764-6412.

Grand Teachers in Public Schools

Timotea Olave in her East San Jose Elementary School classroom

By Liz Otero

For hundreds of retired seniors living in Albuquerque, staying home is just not

an option. According to Robert Sandoval, Program Supervisor for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), 1,200 seniors are active volunteers in this program.

The purpose of RSVP is to engage persons 55 years or older in volunteer service to work throughout the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County. After matching the volunteers’ skills, experience and interest, they meet community needs, while utilizing their widerange of knowledge.

“The volunteers work in a variety of areas,” Sandoval said. “They serve in Animal Welfare Rescue; community and economic development; education; environment; health & nutrition in senior centers, hospitals, hospice, to name a few,” he said. “Some work at the Albuquerque Police Department, helping wherever they need.”

RSVP volunteers choose where, when and how long they want to

work. “They work as little as one hour and as many as 40 hours a week,” Sandoval said. “We don’t set their schedule, they do.”

According to Sandoval, RSVP is sponsored by the Department of Senior Affairs. It is part of Senior Corps program, along with Foster Grandparent Program and Senior Companions. It is funded by the Corporation for National Community service and by the Aging and Long Term Services Department. “Locally RSVP receives more than 50 percent of its funding from the City of Albuquerque,” Sandoval said.

RSVP is one of American’s largest volunteer organizations for people 55 and over, with more than 500,000 volunteers nationally.

The volunteers do not receive monetary incentives but will receive mileage or bus pass reimbursement, according to Sandoval. They also receive accident medical coverage while on the job and supplemental liability insurance, automobile insurance and life insurance.

“The insurance provides medical coverage during the time they are

working, in case of accidents,” Sandoval said.

RSVP volunteers are honored annually. This year, they will be recognized at the RSVP Volunteer Breakfast on June 7 at Hotel Albuquerque. “We invite all our volunteers to the breakfast, Sandoval said.

“Usually about 800 volunteers attend,” he added. “Some of awards presented include the John Palmer Service award to honor a volunteer with the most hours of service and the Henrietta J. Smith award which include: The Lifetime Achievement; The Volunteer of the Year Award; The Station of the Year Award: and Volunteer Group Of the Year.”

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Sandia’s decontamination foam, developed more than a decade ago for remediation

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Mark Tucker, a chemical engineer in Sandia’s Chemical & Biological Systems Dept. and co-creator of the original decontamination formulas, DF100 and DF200, says the decontamination formulation renders all types of typical chemical and biological agents harmless.

“For structures contaminated with meth, owners have two choices: demolish it or reclaim it,” says Kevin Irvine, vice president and general manager at EFT Holdings, which licenses the Sandia formulation and sells it under two names, EasyDecon® DF200, certified against chemical and biological agents, and Crystal Clean, intended for meth cleanup.

The meth cleanup problem is a big one. The US Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Clandestine Meth Lab registry lists

thousands of locations in the US where law enforcement agencies have reportedly found chemicals or paraphernalia indicating the presence of either clandestine drug laboratories or dumpsites.

In 2007, EFT released Crystal Clean, a chemically identical formula to EasyDecon® DF200, but packaged and marketed specifically for meth cleanup.

Holding the bag “Property owners are often

liable for expensive cleanup costs since most insurance companies won’t pay for cleanup related to methamphetamine, viewing damage resulting from meth labs as arising from a criminal act,” Irvine says. That means that property owners and landlords are often left holding the bag for the cost of remediating a residence or business contaminated as a result of meth cooking.”

According to the Department of Justice, the chemicals used to cook meth, and the toxic compounds and byproducts resulting from its manufacture, produce toxic fumes, vapors, and residues. The report says anyone, but especially children, spending time in or near a meth lab could be exposed to toxic substances, which could produce

short- and long-term problems. Chronic exposure to substances typically used in meth manufacture may cause cancer; damage the brain, liver, kidney, spleen, and immunologic system; and result in birth defects.

Mark says many cleaning methods don’t remove methamphetamine and the chemicals used to produce it. Incompletely or improperly cleaned surfaces, such as floors, countertops, and drywall, can remain contaminated, even after being cleaned many times. Methamphetamine can remain in a structure for months to years.

Mild, nontoxic, noncorrosiveThe decontamination formulation

includes a collection of mild, nontoxic, and noncorrosive chemicals found in common household products, such as hair conditioner and toothpaste. It contains both surfactants, which lift agents off a surface, and mild oxidizers, which break down the agent’s molecules into nontoxic pieces that can be washed down a household drain like detergent or dish soap.

In experiments from a few years ago, John Martyny, associate professor and industrial hygienist at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center’s Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences and a national expert on the effects of meth exposure on children, compared the effectiveness of common cleaners, such as detergent and bleach, on methamphetamine cleanup. Martyny included Sandia’s decontamination formula in the testing. His experiments showed that, after cleaning with EasyDecon, the methamphetamine present on tested surfaces was likely oxidized to another compound and was nondetectable.

Irvine says even if a meth site is known, it doesn’t always mean it gets cleaned up, due to the expense. Some states don’t have cleanup guidelines and don’t require homeowners to disclose if a structure is contaminated with meth. There have been instances where families have discovered they were living in a house contaminated with meth only after family members were hospitalized for respiratory problems characteristic of chronic meth exposure.

In the 22 states that have guidelines, structures contaminated with meth are seized by police, and the structure is quarantined by a local or state agency (depending on the state) until it can be demonstrated that the structure is cleared of methamphetamine to a certain level.

During structure remediation with Crystal Clean, a remediation

crew removes everything from the structure, including carpets and drapes, until the house is stripped bare except for the fixtures.

The crew mixes the Crystal Clean solution on site and sprays the foam on walls, ceilings, and floors. The foam expands to about 15 times its liquid volume through a special nozzle that draws air into the spray, allowing it to reach contamination in crevices and in the air. In an hour, it collapses back to a liquid. Using only fresh water, rags, and sponges, the crew then removes the benign residue from all surfaces.

After the site is cleaned, an independent industrial hygienist tapes off a sample area in the cleaned structure and takes a number of swipe samples appropriate for the location size. The samples are treated as evidence, so a formal chain of custody is established for the samples, and they are taken to an independent lab. The lab runs the samples through a mass spectrometer to determine the level of contamination.

Foam deployed as a preventive measure

In most instances, Crystal Clean reduces the levels from a pre-test state, to .02 μg/100 square cm (microgram/sq. cm) or less, which is considered nondetectable.

Irvine says the Crystal Clean formula is more expensive than other cleaners, but that the product saves greatly on labor costs and lab costs because other cleaning solutions usually require more than one cleaning, with a larger crew doing the cleaning, and with costly sampling taking place in between cleanings.

Another advantage of this cleanup method, Irvine says, is that some other methods are destructive or use more corrosive substances, and the resulting chemical residues are themselves toxic. Crystal Clean is rendered nonhazardous and nontoxic, requiring only a surface wipe when finished.

Sandia’s decontamination formula was developed through funding provided by the DOE and NNSA Chemical and Biological National Security Program (CBNP).

Sandia has also licensed the DF200 formula to other firms, which have developed it for use in a wide-ranging variety of applications, such as commercial and residential mold remediation, disinfection of hospitals and schools, pesticide removal for farm equipment, and military applications, including counterterrorism preparedness. The foam has also been deployed as a preventive measure at presidential debates and a political convention.

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From identifying broken bones and producing diagnostic images during

mammographic procedures to delivering targeted doses of radiation to treat cancer, medical imaging and radiation therapy play an essential role in health care.

Rapid advances in medical imaging and radiation therapy have changed the way our health care system works. For example, digital imaging is now commonplace in radiologic science practice areas like radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, mammography and sonography. Digital technology provides health care professionals with precise images of a patient’s anatomy, which ultimately raises the standard of patient care.

Even though technology like digital imaging has improved patient care and helped save millions of lives, inherent risks still accompany medical imaging and radiation therapy procedures. That’s because most medical imaging procedures use ionizing radiation, which can be dangerous if not managed properly.

Because of these risks, the radiologic science community has made patient safety your safety — a top priority. Organizations like the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, based right here in New Mexico, are leading the way.

The ASRT represents more than 145,000 radiologic technologists who perform medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments. Working with other radiologic science organizations, the Society has spearheaded a number of initiatives to educate medical professionals and patients about medical imaging and radiation therapy.

For example, in 2008 ASRT and the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging launched the Image Gently campaign. Backed by an information-packed

website, Image Gently is building awareness about reducing radiation dose when imaging children. You can download helpful tools and educational materials at www.imagegently.org.

In 2009, the ASRT, American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America and American Association of Physicists in Medicine introduced the Image Wisely campaign. It aims to lower the amount of radiation used in medically necessary imaging studies and eliminate unnecessary procedures. At the campaign’s website, www.imagewisely.org, you’ll find news, updates and access to radiation safety protocols.

In addition to awareness campaigns, the ASRT has been working diligently on securing legislative and public support for the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence (CARE) in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy bill, H.R. 2104. This federal bill would require technical personnel who perform medical imaging and radiation therapy procedures to complete formalized educational content, pass a competency assessment

such as certification, and maintain proficiency by completing continuing education courses. Visit www.asrt.org/CARE for more information.

Finally, if you want to learn about specific medical imaging and radiation therapy procedures, you can tap into a number of resources. At the ASRT website, www.asrt.org/patients, you can download patient pages that describe what to expect during medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures. The ASRT also sponsors www.x-rayrisk.com, an educational website with information on radiation and cancer risk. Use one of the site’s main features, a calculator, to estimate radiation dose from CT scans, x-ray exams and other medical imaging procedures.

It’s important to remember that the benefits of medical imaging and radiation therapy far outweigh the potential risks. As a result, the ASRT and the radiologic science community will continue to provide the public and the health care community with resources to learn about these vital health care practice areas.

Imaging Wisely and Gently

Imagine what it means to take more than 185-million vehicle miles off of some of our busiest

roadways in Central New Mexico? That’s exactly what the New Mexico Rail Runner Express has done since beginning operations nearly six-years ago. That means far less pollution, far fewer vehicle accidents, and on top of that – our roads will have a longer life when it comes to day-to-day wear and tear.

This is just one of the many benefits of having a commuter rail system run right through the heart of the Rio Grande Valley – an area where approximately 50-percent of the state’s population resides. And while we are continually reminded that “rarely does a public transportation system in the world make money,” we’re starting to see that there is a bigger, more global measuring stick with which we can measure the Rail Runner’s success. For instance, take a look at the following statistics.

In the nearly six-years since the Rail Runner started, it has carried:

• More than 5.5 million passengers

• More than 190,000 bicyclists• More than 29,000 passengers

needing assistanceSo you see, the Rail Runner is

an important part of an integrated regional public transportation system designed to address the needs of today as well as those of the future.

What many people fail to realize is that most households in this region spend between 20 to 35 percent of their annual income on transportation.

Lowering transportation costs stimulates the economy and provides new opportunities for people to access jobs, businesses, educational services and health care. Another point worth making is that Baby Boomers are aging - many seniors can’t or won’t drive beyond a certain point in their lives and their numbers are increasing. It’s an alarming but true fact that seniors are also much more likely to be killed or seriously injured driving their cars. Rail Runner provides a safer alternative to driving. Moreover, the Rail Runner is a prudent and environmentally responsible investment.

And how about housing? Finding affordable housing in the central area of Albuquerque and almost anywhere in Santa Fe is challenging if not impossible for many of the people that work in these communities. Even in these hard economic times there

are ambitious plans and ongoing activities associated with new development around Rail Runner stations.

Since Rail Runner began operating in July of 2006, there have been significant increases in bus service in all four counties served by the rail line, as well as current and planned road improvements, enabling commuters to reach destinations throughout the region.

There are connections between Rail Runner stations and various work and commerce centers including Downtown Albuquerque, Downtown Santa Fe, the Sunport, Southern Rio Rancho, the North and South Valleys of Bernalillo County, Journal Center, Intel and the campuses of the University of New Mexico and Central New Mexico Community College.

Investing in an improved public transportation system today is an essential part of providing a functional and sustainable transportation system for the residents and businesses in central New Mexico. The Rail Runner is the most strategic element of this system because it provides the connection between the various communities and cities throughout the corridor.

Rail Runner: A Rolling Asset for Today’s Mobile Public


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