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Senior Services ofSnohomish County

By Teri Baker

Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia can leave once highly-functioning and capable people unable to remember loved ones or even what they had for breakfast. They can become with-drawn, angry, depressed, fearful, even delusional. It’s a condition that leaves them, their families and their caregivers beyond frus-trated. But there is a ray of hope for improving the lives of victims of this cruel disease. Evidence-based research has shown that music therapy can make a world of dif-ference in addressing cognitive, speech, sensory and motor needs. Snohomish County Music Proj-ect, which grew out of Everett Symphony, has partnered with Quail Park Memory Care in Lynn- wood for nearly year, beginning with a four-month pilot study that has yielded remarkable results. “I believe music therapy ab-solutely has the potential to de-crease the use of medications in some of our residents,” says

Christine Browne, memory care life-enhancement director. “With this project I’ve seen how using personalized music play lists de-creases anxiety, tearfulness, even combative behavior.” She mentions Cora, 86, whose father died when she was a child. “She’s reliving things,” Browne says. “She’s emotional and anx-ious. Music therapy has helped her to ultimately celebrate his life. We sang ‘Happy Birthday’ and other songs to him and talked about his life. All this helped her

replace traumatic thoughts with positive ones. Now she becomes joyful, sways to the music and sings along.” Another fellow who is often combative calms right down when he hears the song “Big Bad John.” Then there’s Betty, 93, who suffers from delusions. “It’s dif-ficult to redirect her,” Browne says. “Her iPod music alleviates her anxiety, and sometimes she’ll hum all day.” iPod?

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By Cheryl M. Keyser In 2013, close to four million low-income older adults – more than 1 in 5 – did not know where their next meal was coming from, according to a recent study from the General Accountability Office (GAO). Nor is this situation new. It is unfortunately “similar to the re-sults reported in 2011, using 2008 data,” added the GAO report. Thus, for some seven years, at least, there has been no major change in getting meals to older adults, despite a growth in the population over the same time period. Furthermore, this affects the most vulnerable older adults – those living on fixed incomes while prices continue to go up. And this continues, even in light of several nutrition pro-grams which provide meals spe-cifically for older adults. Under Title III of the Older Americans Act, geared to those over 60 years of age, congregate meals, such as those served at senior centers, and home-delivered meals, such as Meals-on-Wheels, are available regardless of income. Yet, confirmed the GAO, “fewer than five percent” of those defined

as “food insecure” (read hungry) receive a meal at home or at a sen-ior center. The GAO defines food insecu-rity as “running out of food before getting money to buy more, skip-ping meals because there was not enough money for food, or not eat-ing for a whole day because there was not enough money for food.” As the numbers have shown, there are many hungry people in this country who simple cannot afford to put food on the table and cannot find alternative ways to obtain the help they need. In a letter to the Senate Ap-propriations Committee, signed

by 32 senators, it was noted that “the demand for these programs is great, and in many areas of the country, vulnerable seniors are on waiting lists for services that they desperately need.” The letter request a modest 12 percent increase in the budget for programs under the Older Ameri-cans Act, especially those related to “unnecessary nursing home placement or hospitalizations due to poor nutrition and chronic health conditions.” And the problem is not confined to older adults, it also affects what are known as “pre-seniors,” ages

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By Emmett HeathCommunity Transit CEO

We’ve all seen tremendous growth in Snohomish County, and there’s more on the way. The Puget Sound Regional Council forecasts the county’s popula-tion will increase another 240,000 people by 2040 – that’s about 10,000 people a year! In addition, the county esti-mates that the percentage of our population over the age of 65 will grow by 50 percent during that time. Keeping Snohomish County

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Meeting the transportation needs of Snohomish Countymoving – now, and in the future – is Community Transit’s mission. On a busy day, up to 40,000 people ride Community Transit buses, vanpools and DART paratransit vehicles – that’s a lot of cars that are NOT on the road. Our service helps protect our quality of life and helps our econo-my grow. Last year our ridership in-creased 8 percent, and it contin-ues to grow this year. Our com-muter service to Seattle fills up at the first stop, and people are standing in the aisle for the en-tire commute. We’re currently stretched beyond our limits to meet demand. Thankfully, we have an oppor-tunity to make investments that

will improve our transit service. Our Board of Directors – made up of elected leaders from around Snohomish County – has placed a measure on the November ballot to increase transit service. If approved, the three-tenths of 1 percent increase in sales tax would cost the average adult $33 a year and would enable us to add: More trips on local bus routes throughout the county, along with longer hours of operation. More commuter bus trips to downtown Seattle and the Uni-versity of Washington. New service to emerging job, housing, retail, health and educa-tion centers throughout the coun-ty. New routes, such as Marys-

ville-to-McCollum Park via Lake Stevens, Snohomish and Silver Firs via Highway 9. More DART paratransit ser-vice to accompany the new routes. A second Swift bus rapid tran-sit line between Boeing/Paine Field and the high-tech job cen-ter at Canyon Park/Bothell, along Highway 526. More east-west bus trips in South Snohomish County and a possible third Swift line to con-nect to light rail when it gets here in 2023. Our long term vision is to have a network of multiple Swift lines for fast, frequent bus service throughout the county. Even bet-ter, we can begin delivering the improvements right away. If the measure is approved in Novem-ber, we can have more trips on the road next March. We need these transit invest-ments to help our economy grow and protect our quality of life. Eighty-percent of our riders use Community Transit to go to the work every morning. They’re heading to their jobs, earning a paycheck and boosting our econo-my. In the evening, 80 percent of our riders use Community Tran-sit to come home. They’re meet-ing friends, going to Little League games and sitting on the porch with loved ones. We have the opportunity to add more bus trips, take more cars off the road, help more people get to their destinations, and make our homegrown transit service even better. It’s up to us to ensure that our future here in Snohomish County is just as amazing as the community we love today. For more information on Propo-sition 1, go to www.community transit.org/futuretransit.

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50 to 64. These are individuals who are trying to keep or find jobs in an unsteady labor market and when they do find employment, it is often not enough to make ends meet. It also applies to a growing pro-file among older adults – those who take in a grandchild to raise. According to Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks, “77 percent of these households live at or below the poverty line.” Lacking a regular and healthy diet, the consequences can be se-vere. “Some of the demonstrated outcomes of undernutrition in older individuals include poorer functional status, greater health services utilization and higher likelihood of mortality,” according to an article in the Journal of Nu-trition in Gerontology and Geriat-rics. However, once able to obtain the necessary food, according to

the Journal authors, even a short period after eating normally again, the health and mental out-look of the recipients improved markedly. Angela Curtiss is a typical ex-ample of an older adult (91 years of age) who needs help and re-ceives it from Meals on Wheels. It is difficult for her to leave her house to shop for food and she also has trouble using the stove and preparing meals. But, she knew where to go to obtain services. Many other older adults do not know there are pro-grams that will help them or are too ashamed to ask for help. On the national level, the Ad-ministration on Aging (AOA) has authorized a three-year funding grant to determine the best ways to reach those who may need help. On the state level, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) is pro-moting the availability of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assis-tance Program) benefits. “Three in five eligible seniors do not participate in SNAP,” ac-cording to the NCOA, which attri-butes this to a lack of understand-ing about the program. A part of that may be due to the shame mentioned earlier, as SNAP is the new name for the food stamp pro-gram.However, it does put some extra money into one’s pocket, estimated at $113 a month, with which to buy food. Locally, all older adults, over age 60, are eligible to lunch at a senior center or can apply for home-delivered meals (Meals on Wheels) if they are homebound and lack support. Unless some significant ac-tion is taken, the future looks bleak for many older adults. As the GAO summed up; “if current trends continue, the number of adults who need services like those provided by OAA Title III grants may continue to increase with the retirement of the baby boom generation.” It is already happening.

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For information about the Sen-ior Dining, Meals on Wheels and/or Basic Food programs in Sno-homish County, call Senior Ser-vices Nutrition Program at 425-347-1229 or visit sssc.org.

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A “thank you” goes out to Senior Focus readers who re-sponded to our informal survey about how you get (or prefer to get) information, especially when it relates to health and wellness concerns. Results will be published in the next issue of the Senior Focus. In the meantime, congratu-lations to Jeanne Hackett of Edmonds whose name was drawn for the iPad Air and Carol Falor of Everett who re-ceived the $50 gift certificate.

Information SurveyPreventing falls Every 13 seconds an older adult visits an emergency room for an injury related to a fall, according to the Centers for Disease Con-trol and Prevention. Falls are the leading cause injuries, both fatal and non-fatal. The reasons are as varied as the people involved and can be anything from slipping on an area rug or dizziness because of a reac-tion to a medication. There are ways to prevent falls, but many people ignore them due to a form of circular reasoning. “People who are afraid of fall-ing often limit their activities to avoid situations that might cause a fall,” said Kathy Greenlee, As-sistant Secretary for Aging. “But limiting physical activities can diminish physical fitness, which makes a fall more likely.” The Department of Health and Human Services has developed ways for a doctor to assess fall risks and reduce them through fall prevention programs “that build strength and improve balance,” added Greenlee. And the National

Council on Aging has established the first National Falls Preven-tion Center with a grant from the Administration for Community Living to provide information for consumers and health profession-als on how to prevent falls. As Jim Firman, President and CEO of NCOA notes, “falls are not an inevitable part of grow-ing older.” For some excellent fall prevention information visit ncoa.org. – Cheryl Keyser

Published bi-monthly with a readership of 38,000+, the Senior Focus educates and entertains readers (seniors, family caregivers, service providers, and other interested persons) with news and information that reflects the diverse interests and needs of the senior community.Signed articles are the opinion of the writer and not necessarily the opinion of Senior Services or the Senior Focus.

Distribution: 20,000 papers are mailed to households and senior friendly busi-nesses in Snohomish, North King and Island counties; 3,500 papers are distrib-uted at drop-off locations such as senior centers, retirement communities, hospi-tals, medical clinics, etc.Advertising: The inclusion of adver-tising (including political advertise-ments) is not meant as an endorsement of the individual, service, or product by anyone except the advertiser.

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A replica of the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland holding a clock and lamenting, “I’m late. I’m late. For a very important date,” sits in the entryway of Jan Link’s house. It’s one of many clocks that grace the not-so-retired teacher’s Mukilteo home. “I like clocks, not to remind me of the time, but the idea of time,” Jan, 74, says. “Time is so frustrating to me because I never have enough of it. All of us have a certain amount of time and we should use it well.” That doesn’t mean all work and no play, but it does mean using her time wisely and productively. Blessed with a fine mind, a su-perb ability to communicate and a great deal of experience, Jan is

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happily spending her retirement helping kindergarten through col-lege students who are struggling with school to achieve academic success. “Failing kids is the worst thing you can do in life because you’re not giving them a chance,” she says passionately. “In today’s world just coming out of high school doesn’t give you a lot of tools. Washington has a 77 percent graduation rate, but is tied for 48th in the nation for graduates meeting entrance requirements for a four-year col-lege. It’s 50th in third-year college students. Half the students need remedial classes once they get to college. That has to change.” With 38 years as a teacher, cur-riculum director as well as ele-mentary and high school principal behind her, Jan wanted to give back to her profession, especially by helping youngsters one-on-one. So Jan, with her daughter, start-ed Academic Link, a tutoring cen-ter in Kirkland that is still going strong.

ACADEMIC LINK OUTREACH In 2006, tired of the commute, she left running the center in her daughter’s capable hands and started Academic Link Outreach (ALO), a nonprofit organization devoted to educating the pub-lic about the need for “outside of

school hours” academic support for higher academic achievement for students. She says ALO also focuses on building relationships with pu-pils, teachers, parents and tu-tors that will help students meet and exceed state standards and be better prepared for college or the workforce. Toward that end, Jan got a grant for Path to Col-lege Success that followed 50 students in Edmonds from sixth grade through high school to see what works and what doesn’t. She reports, “We learned that weekly monitoring of students, inter-acting with them when they’re struggling, communicating with parents and rewarding academic achievement are absolutely nec-essary.” Jan is justifiably proud of Path results. Students were expected to have a 3.0 or above grade av-erage with no Ds or Fs. Ninety percent got As or Bs; nine percent got Cs and one percent got Ds. No one got an F. “Everything we do is done in a positive not a punitive way,” Jan says, “and it works.” Now Jan promotes Learning Labs where middle-school children can get one-on-one help after school. She lobbies individual legislators and works with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and with Boys and Girls Clubs to get a few

school districts to provide Learn-ing Labs. She works all over the state as a provider for Supplementary Ed-ucational Services (SES), a feder-al program that offers free tutor-ing to students in schools where many students are from low in-come families and qualify for free lunch. Although she works mostly in Snohomish, Skagit, What-com and King Counties, Jan also works in the Tri-Cities where her mother and sister live. It’s a busy life, but she balances it well with gardening, time with her daugh-ters and two grandchildren, and refurbishing antique trunks. Explaining the trunks, Jan says, “I like watching the trans-formation. It gives me a good feel-ing that if you take something old and make it nice, it will be pre-served for a long time.” She also likes decorative boxes because they, like the trunks, are useful for keeping things organized.

FAMILY FARM She enjoys spending time in Pullman at the home where she grew up. The farm it stands on has been in her family since 1887. The house, which she describes as three-bricks thick, was built in 1917. She and her daughter bought it several years ago and

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rent out the farm, keeping the main house for the family to use. Growing up the middle of three sisters, Jan happily rode horses across the fields with her cousins, older sister and friends, but her mother and younger sister were serious horsewomen who entered shows throughout the Northwest. One of Jan’s fondest memories is of her mother sitting high on her stately horse with its silver parade saddle and bridle gleam-ing in the summer sun. Jan says being a Bluebird in the second grade, and later becoming a Campfire Girl, made her aware of the value of step-by-step accom-plishment as she earned the orga-nization’s signature beads. “Now I enjoy watching this achievement in other people,” she says. “This interest in competition and the re-wards of positive recognition car-ried on throughout my life.”

STRONG WORK ETHIC A strong work ethic was in-stilled in her at an early age. High school and college summer jobs in-cluded cooking at a camp for blind children, being a mother’s helper, caring for her grandmother, and working at a plant packing fro-zen peas. During her teen years, she was immersed in school and school activities. She says, “In my world, I didn’t even think about not going to college; it was just ex-pected.” Jan went to Washington State University where she worked in the library. In 1962 she married a man she met in speech class when they were sophomores two years earlier. “The superintendent from Pasco flew up to interview my hus-band and me and hired us both on the spot,” she says. “He taught high school biology and I taught first grade. All teach-ers should begin their teaching with first grade, for that’s a lesson in itself. My first class had 36 stu-

dents, none of whom had attended kindergarten.” She pauses and adds with a rueful smile, “What I didn’t learn in college, I learned that year.” The couple moved to Shoreline, where Jan taught fifth and sixth grades while her husband pursued his doctorate. When he became a professor at Oregon State Univer-sity in 1970, the family moved to Corvallis. Jan taught sixth grade in Albany while earning a degree in administration from the Uni-versity of Oregon in Eugene. She became curriculum direc-tor for Philomath School District near Corvallis and was an elemen-tary, then a high school principal. Meanwhile, their two daughters pretty much grown, the couple had amicably divorced in 1978. Nine years later she married the district’s high school principal and moved to Snohomish County where her husband became prin-cipal at Mariner High and she a principal in the Edmonds School District. The two drifted apart af-ter five years, and Jan continued to work for the district until her retirement in 2000. The job may have ended, but her passion for helping kids succeed didn’t. “When I was teaching, I contin-ually worked to figure out how we could get all students to be their most capable,” she says. “What I saw was that frustration about lack of achievement often led dis-tricts to change the curriculum and testing programs.” Dumbing down is not the an-swer in Jan’s book. “Children need to learn to be accountable. Kids cannot be allowed not to turn in their work,” she insists. “Giv-ing an F is not holding a kid ac-countable. We need to make kids resilient. They need to know who to go to when they’re struggling, whether that’s a relative, teacher or tutor.” That’s why her tutoring center is one-on-one for all ages through college. Everything is scheduled. It’s not a drop-in center. Classes focus on homework, preparation and strategies for taking state tests, and help getting into col-lege. One of her once struggling students is now at Annapolis; an-other is preparing to enter Har-vard.

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She still keeps in touch with the Path students even though the grant has run out. “They’re my kids,” she says, “and I care about them.” She also cares about the ALO volunteer tutors, many of whom are from RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), who help students succeed.

GRANDPARENT’S ROLE Jan believes grandparents can play a significant role in chil-dren’s success. “Grandparents are saints,” she says. “They can help in so many ways; just listening, buying lessons, taking grandchil-dren on little field trips like to the airport, a horse show, the beach, and discussing these places with them.” Jan’s academic help extends even beyond ALO, the tutoring

center, talking with legislators and promoting learning labs. She and her daughter give the “little house” that sits on the family farm property near their own “big house” rent-free for three years to a WSU sophomore veterinary stu-dent. “Horses have always been a part of our family’s life,” Jan says. “This is a way to help young peo-ple studying to care for animals. The students mow the lawn and watch over the place, and we kind of adopt them. We’re on our fourth student now.” Hers is a busy life, but Jan wouldn’t have it any other way. “I’m in great health because the kids keep me young,” she says. “I honestly believe I’ve never worked a day in my life. I picked what I love, and I thrive on it.”

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Ernie Arnold knows what it’s like to be under fire thinking this might be his last moment. He knows what it’s like to watch bud-dies die, hear the screams of the wounded and bury the dead in faraway places. But, Arnold has learned to focus on the good experiences he had in World War II and the Korean Conflict, live a productive life and create a happy retirement. He’s also discovered that veterans can help each other do that too. That’s why he formed the Vet-erans Club at Carl Gipson Senior Center in Everett nine years ago to allow veterans to talk about their military service with people who can truly understand. In no time 20 veterans gathered. Today there are about 40 men and women from every branch of the military in the club, with meetings averaging about 25.

Arnold speaks of Lupe Blanken-ship who served in Vietnam and of Fred Taucher, a Jew who, as a child, was a prisoner of the Nazis. Joe Polocz, who lived in Hungary during WWII and was forced to join the German army, is a valued member. This is the second vet’s club Ar-nold has started. The first was in Arizona where he lived in a retire-ment community. “I was at the clubhouse when a man who knew I was a WWII vet came up to me and said, ‘I have something to tell you. I have to talk to someone,’ and his story came pouring out.” Pilot of a ten-person aircraft, the man had been taking Allied spies out of France when the plane crashed in a field. People ran to help and said they would help hide the group. While they all crouched be-tween two buildings, one of the rescuers pointed toward a French

girl about 18 or 19 years old and said not to trust her because she was going out with a German sol-dier. Before he knew what was happening, Arnold watched in horror as someone shot her dead. Arnold says quietly, “He carried that alone for 60 years.” Realizing there were other vets who might unburden themselves to other veterans, Arnold imme-diately started a still-active club where they could do just that. When he came back to Everett, he did the same thing. “When a new man or woman comes in, we have them tell their story,” he says. “We’ve found that a lot of vets who haven’t told people much about their experience will talk up a storm here.” Talking about his own expe-rience helps foster that. Arnold graduated in the top 10 in his class from Everett High School in 1938 and went to work for Boe-ing where he worked on B-17 airplanes, which meant he had a deferment from military service after Pearl Harbor was attacked. Six months later Arnold en-listed in the Navy as an appren-tice seaman. After a rigorous boot camp he was sent to Hadley Tech-nical School in Missouri for four months. Because he graduated in the top 10 percent of the class, he was upgraded four stripes to Avi-

ation Electrician Third Class. Assigned to the Navy’s Fight-ing 33 Air Squadron, it was his job to repair electrical problems on planes after air battles. He has vivid memories of being on the hangar deck of his carrier during an attack. He and his crew inflated their own life jackets and threw them to sailors stranded in the water even though it meant he and his crew would be left without that protection if the ship sank. Arnold was on the first carrier transport to New Hebrides Island and also was at the invasions of the Solomon Is-lands, including Bougainville, Guadalcanal and Green Island, and at the invasion of Okinawa. He survived count-less bombings, relentless shelling and numerous kamikaze attacks. He would see more action during the Korean Conflict. Long retired as a chief petty of-ficer after 20 years in the Navy, Arnold has a handful of medals and a lot of memories of great men and women in the military. At age 94 is healthy and strong and still fits in his uniform. The Veterans Club meets at 1 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard in Everett. Veterans from all branches of the military are welcome.

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Pierre Wilbourn, 61, is one the senior center’s younger mem-bers. When he found out about the club two years ago, he checked it out. “The first time you get to know who’s who,” he says. “The second time it became easier. Most of the guys are older, but they’ve done stuff and we can understand each other. You can’t talk to someone about a military experience if they haven’t been there, even if they’re family.” Wilbourn was in the Navy for 21 years and served in Vietnam and in Desert Storm. He enlisted because he liked his uncle and his uniform. Wilbourn became a SEAL whose primary job was bomb disposal. Then he was sent to sniper school, where he was in the top 10 in his class. “I used to hunt with my dad,” he says. “My longest shot where I hit the target was 1,500 yards.” “I was trained to do it,” the re-tired master chief says. “I was also trained in the bush to be almost invisible. I learned stealth and how to stay in one position with-out moving at all for eight hours at a time.” He pauses and adds soberly, “The government trained me and gave the green light to be an assassin. I had 30 kills. It was something you had to do.” The vets around him nod in un-derstanding. They know it’s not easy to pull the trigger on some-one. They are glad Wilbourn will share with them. They know that many who have never served can’t comprehend having to do such a thing. Wilbourn doesn’t take it lightly. “Before I got out I spent a year and a half in therapy,” he says. “There was so much anger in me.” He squares his shoulders and says, “One reason we’re here is to help the new vets. We do it in stages because they have no one to talk to. Here they can find a re-lease.”

Phillip Thompson, 84, served on a supply ship during the Ko-rean Conflict. Recalling getting a notice he was to be drafted into the Army, he says, “I said, ‘No I ain’t!’ I showed the letter to the Navy recruiter and he said, ‘Sign right here.’ ” He was supposed to be in for two years, but a paperwork glitch kept him in for four. The first tour he was on a destroyer; the sec-ond, on a tender. He laughs about that second tour and says, “Where I was it was like McHale’s Navy in the old TV show or like in the movie Mr. Roberts.” His focus on the lighter side helps club members recall some

of their own humorous experienc-es. The camaraderie and sense of brotherhood often found in active military units is much in evidence in this new unit – the Veterans Club.

Milton “Mick” Brown, 90, was 18 when he enlisted in the Navy in 1943. “I had an older brother (in the service) who was an avia-tion machinist, and I wanted to do my part,” he says. “I went with a bunch of friends to join up. They didn’t make it in, but I was on my way.” Brown served as a gunner’s mate on a battleship in the Sev-enth Fleet in the Pacific during World War II. He still has the

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Jim “Doug” Douglas, 69, was a 20-year military man. A high school friend talked him into en-listing. “He told me women like a man in uniform,” he says, adding with a grin, “And that they had good food.” Douglas joined the Navy Re-serves in 1963 and, put on active duty in 1964, was sent to Viet-nam for two years. He says a lot of down time was punctuated by flurries of action. He recalls his homecoming viv-idly. He had served honorably, do-

Friendships have formed in the Veterans Club, and members of-ten get together at the senior cen-ter outside of club meeting times. Here’s what some of them were kind enough to share while hang-ing out there on a recent Saturday morning.

Vet club members share their stories ing what his government told him to, and was shocked when his ship arrived in San Francisco to shouts of “Baby killers!” “There were all these hippies and things were pretty tense,” he says. “They were climbing the fence to get to us. So we turned hoses on them in a solid stream and knocked them off the fence. We were told that it was all right because they were trespassing on government property.”

Gary Haddenham, 62, stops by for a quick hello. “I enlisted because my dad said I had to,” he says. Haddenham served from 1972-1975 on the aircraft car-rier USS Midway in Vietnam. The group doesn’t mind that he doesn’t have time to share. They know he’ll be at the next meeting, willing to talk and to help others share their own experiences.


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Often there is pressure to feel grateful and happy as the holi-days approach. The media shows images of happy families celebrat-ing the perfect holiday together. Thanksgiving, according to im-ages we see on TV, is supposed to be a time of gathering, a time for feasting, a time for visiting, watching football, going to pa-

rades, and partaking in other var-ious, fun-filled, holiday traditions. However, there are many rea-sons why it may be difficult to feel grateful. Some people have expe-rienced health problems, financial losses, family misunderstandings, arguments, worries, or the death of a loved one. Major life chang-es can affect our lives, such as a change in housing, retirement, loss of pet, and loss of ability to drive a car. There is also the bar-rage of negative news on the TV. As we try to settle down for the evening, the TV brings us events such as war, terrorism, thefts, car accidents, or natural disasters. If you are experiencing losses and stressors and find it difficult to face the upcoming holidays, here are a few suggestions: Identify and acknowledge the difficult feelings and know that

they are normal and valid. Allow yourself to feel the emotions that come with losses and stress. Write in a journal about your feelings. Give yourself “breaks” from these difficult feelings. Connect with others who are positive and supportive. These can be family members, friends, neighbors, professional helpers, co-workers, or former co-workers. Try not to isolate yourself. Draw from the sources that give you strength: your faith, fam-ily members, friends, nature, hob-bies, or volunteering. Adapt to changes in family situations, and modify your tradi-tions. Be creative with new ways to celebrate or acknowledge the holiday.Acknowledge that in real life nothing is perfect. Re-examine your expectations, and try not to strive for the perfect holiday. Fo-cus on the positive aspects of your celebration.

MRS. JONES STORY I recently had the privilege of crossing paths with Mrs. Jones who shared some of her story with me. She was warm and polite as she welcomed me into her home and made sure that I was comfort-able. She looked tired but smiled easily. As we talked, it became appar-ent this was a very difficult year for Mrs. Jones. There had been the stroke with a hospitalization and rehabilitation stay, worry about finances, and concerns about her son losing his job and home. Given these losses, I expected to hear a story of struggle with sad-ness, worry and loneliness. To be truthful, there were some of these difficult feelings present during our conversation. However, they did not dominate or take over. No, Mrs. Jones was determined and deliberate with her choices. She explained that she was inten-tionally being thankful. In fact, Mrs. Jones spoke of how blessed she felt for a kindness shown by a stranger, family member, a small pleasure, and special opportuni-ties. I was struck by her sincerity and gratefulness. She was a good reminder that we can choose our attitude in life situations. It’s difficult but, like Mrs. Jones, we can be determined and

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for which to be grateful. Robert Emmons of University of California-Davis, in his book, Thanks: How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You Happier, lists out some benefits of being grateful: Gratitude brings us happiness; gratitude boosts feelings of opti-mism, joy, pleasure, enthusiasm. Gratitude reduces anxiety and depression.Gratitude is good for our bod-ies: it strengthens the immune system, lowers blood pressure, and reduces symptoms of illness. We are also less bothered by our aches and pains when we are grateful. Grateful people sleep better (count blessings not sheep!). Gratitude makes us more re-silient – it has been found to help people recover from traumas. Gratitude strengthens rela-tions – we feel closer and more committed to relations when grat-itude is expressed. Gratitude promotes forgive-ness. Gratitude makes us want to “pay it forward.” As you go forward this holi-day season, think of these words from author Thornton Wilder: “The happiness of life is made up of little things – a smile, a help-ing hand, a caring heart, a word of praise, a moment of sharing laughter. We are most alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.”

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By Kirk LarsonSocial Security Public Affairs Specialist

Eighty years ago, on August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roos-evelt signed the Social Security Act into law. Here in Washington State, Social Security plays a major part in supporting our community. Over 1.25 million people receive monthly payments. Most are re-tired workers but about 180,000 are disabled workers and 75,000 surviving spouses. Here are eight questions to test your knowledge of Social Security. 1. In 1935, what budget was giv-en to the newly created Social Security board?A. $0B. $50,000C. $100,000D. $250,0002. What was the original per-centage of payroll tax withhold-ing for Social Security?A. 1 percentB. 2 percentC. 3 percentD. 5 percent3. How many people tried to use the most-used Social Security number of all time?A. 20B. 453C. 1,000D. 40,000

4. In what year did Social Secu-rity begin using computer sys-tems?A. 1949B. 1956C. 1962D. 19715. When did the Department of Defense first begin using the Social Security number instead of a serial number to identify military personnel?A. 1954B. 1962C. 1969D. 19746. How many phone calls have been placed to Social Security’s 800 number?A. 1.3 billionB. 2.2 billionC. 3.4 billionD. 4.2 billion7. How many possible combina-tions does the 9-digit Social Se-curity number have?A. 650 millionB. 724 millionC. 876 millionD. 1 billion8. How much money has Social Security paid in benefits?A. $125 millionB. $40 billionC. $15.2 trillionD. $92 trillion

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exam to become certified. They must also be proficient in at least four instruments: voice, guitar, piano and percussion. Another aspect of music ther-apy enhances life at the memory care center. Hawley has identified songs that everyone seems to re-act to positively and can be used in a group setting. If a popular song of yesteryear has a negative asso-ciation for any person, it doesn’t make the group playlist. To focus on each individual and create a safe place for them, the group is kept to six to eight members. It becomes a community within the community. A group in session at the mo-ment illustrates how group ther-apy works: “Oh what a beautiful mornin’, oh what a beautiful day.” The familiar lyrics from the musi-

cal “Oklahoma” evoke smiles from the elders as they join in one or two at a time, some in full voice, others more quietly and one sim-ply miming the words. Seated in comfortable chairs, they focus their attention on Tay-lor Woodruff, a charming young music therapy intern, as she moves around the circle engaging each elder one on one. Hawley explains that the song helps them orient to present day. Woodruff strums a guitar, tells them it’s Thursday and gives cues to tell what month and season it is. “We choose songs with a defi-nite one-two-three-four beat,” Hawley says. “They have to have a solid four-on-the-floor beat. Mu-sic has a way of waking a person up, especially songs we grew up with. Once we wake up, we need to be socially, emotionally and cognitively engaged.”

Being physically engaged helps, too. A delightfully animated Woodruff pulls a wagon into the circle and tells her charges, who are happily singing “Hey, Good Lookin, what ya got cookin’?” that it’s time to do some cooking of their own. She pulls out “ingredients” made of cloth. The group sings all four stanzas, some from memory, some reading from songbooks, as she passes out the makings for spaghetti. One person gets noo-dles, another tomato sauce; some-one gets a pan and others a couple of meatballs. As fellow intern Victoria Gill-man mimes playing the violin, Woodruff produces a whiteboard decorated like a stove top and goes from person to person, calling each by name as they add their ingredient to the pan. The last to participate uses handheld shak-ers to season the dish with salt and pepper. These dementia residents are not only enjoying music, they’re using listening, memory and so-cial skills and improving locomo-tion. Some pretend to lead the orchestra, mimic playing an in-strument or tap their feet to the beat. Hawley looks on, pleased to see the residents having fun. “You should see them when we play “Take Me Out to the Ball-game,” she says. “They each get a ball and get to hit it with a boom whacker. That’s a lightweight hol-

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and play.” Gillman, who has been with the Music Project for a year, will soon be board certified. “Music groups are an opportunity to make per-sonal connections,” she says. “It’s not about performance; it’s more

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“My favorite part,” (Karen) Hawley says, “is being able to use the music to offer them a piece of themselves back by stirring up some memories from 70 or 80 years ago.”

“My favorite part,” (Karen) Hawley says, “is being able to use the music to offer them a piece of themselves back by stirring up some memories from 70 or 80 years ago.”

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able to make real connections.” Browne pauses and says softly, “We had a patient on hospice here. The songs on her iPod helped soothe her. When she died, we of-fered the iPod to her daughter. It’s a cherished memory of her mom.” “My favorite part,” Hawley says, “is being able to use the music to offer them a piece of themselves back by stirring up some memo-ries from 70 or 80 years ago.” SCMP has been so successful that music therapy sessions con-tinue at Quail Park beyond the pi-lot study. In addition, Living Care Lifestyles, Quail Park’s parent company, is considering bringing music therapy into its other facili-ties.


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National Do Not Call Registry (donotcall.gov) complain they still receive unwanted calls from robo-callers. Why? Because most robo-calls are scams run by con artists only trying to trick you out of your money, and they simply ignore the law. But there’s good news on the horizon. A few months ago, the Federal Communications Com-mission (FCC) passed a rule giv-ing telecommunication companies

more leeway to block robocalls. Before this ruling, the FCC has always required phone companies to complete all calls, much as the postal service must deliver all your mail, even the junk. So, look for your phone service provider to offer call-blocking tools in the fu-ture. But in the meantime, here are things you can do to reduce those unwanted calls. Set up “anonymous call re-jection” option: This is a free landline-calling feature available from most telephone companies. It lets you screen out calls from callers who have blocked their caller ID information – a favorite tactic of telemarketers. To set it up, you usually have to dial *77 from your landline, though different phone services may have different procedures to set it up. Call your phone service provider to find out if they offer this feature, and if so, what you need to do to enable it. Sign up for Nomorobo: This is a free service and works only if you have an internet-based VoIP phone service. It does not work on traditional analog landlines or wireless phones. Nomorobo uses a “simultane-ous ring” service that detects and blocks robocalls on a black list of known offender numbers. It isn’t 100 percent foolproof, but it is an extra layer of protection. To sign up, or see if Nomorobo works with your phone service provider, visit Nomorobo.com.

Dear Savvy Senior Buy a robocall-blocking de-vice: If you don’t mind spending a little money, purchase a call-blocking device like the Sentry 2 ($59) or Digitone Call Blocker Plus ($100), sold at Amazon.com. These small devices, which plug into your phone line allow you to blacklist numbers you no lon-ger wish to receive, and set up a whitelist or manually program the phone to recognize and accept some safe numbers. Both devices are very effective. Don’t pick up: If you have a caller ID, another tip is to simply not answer the phone unless you recognize the number. But if you answer and it’s a robocall, just hang up the phone. Don’t press 1 to speak to a live operator and press no other num-ber to complain about the call or get your number off the list. If you respond by pressing any number, you’re signaling that the autodial-er has reached a live number and will probably lead to more robo-calls. Get a cellphone app: To get help with robo telemarketing calls and spam texts to your cellphone, get a call-screening app like True-caller (truecaller.com) or Privacy-Star (privacystar.com) that screens and blocks them. It’s also important that you re-port illegal robocalls to the Federal Trade Commission at consumer-complaints.fcc.gov or call 888-225-5322 and sign the Consumer Union petition at End Robocalls.org to pressure phone companies to offer free call-blocking technol-ogy.

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In September, a new Alzheim-er’s Café was started at the IHOP restaurant 16518 Twin Lakes Ave. in Marysville. The next one is October 12, 2-4 p.m., and will continue on the second Monday of each month. An Alzheimer’s Café is a place where persons living with Al-zheimer’s disease (or other demen-tia) may socialize in a supportive environment where there’s no judgment or expectations. In 2012 the Greenwood neigh-borhood in north Seattle organized the second Alzheimer’s Café in the U.S. Today, monthly Alzheim-er’s Cafe’s take place throughout Puget Sound as well as in dozens of communities nationwide. In this model, a restaurant or café sets aside a specific time to especially welcome people living with dementia. They offer a sim-plified menu and staff who are aware of the customers’ special needs. There is no fee to attend. The cost is just for items ordered from the menu. “People living with dementia and their families and caregiv-ers often struggle with isolation as they feel less comfortable go-ing out into the public,” says Moe Pocha, program manager at Full Life Care’s Snohomish County Adult Day Health Center. “At an Alzheimer’s Café people can enjoy socializing in a relaxed communi-ty setting. There is no set agenda and everyone is accepting and nonjudgmental.” The inaugural Marysville café welcomed 14 attendees (seven persons living with dementia and their care partners). No RSVP is needed; walk-ins are welcome. In addition to the Marysville location, an Alzheimer’s Cafe is

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The stump where it grew. View looks north. The old Island (Crossing) School would have been in the background to the left of the stump.

The stump in its second location at the south-ern tip of the school playground. View also looks north. A roof has been added and an informational sign above the arch. Note the signs on the tree itself directing motorists to Stanwood or Arlington.

The stump in its fourth and probably final location. View looks westerly. This is an early photograph in the rest area. Today it looks much different with the braces and roof and new trees grow all around it.

– images are fromJack O’Donnell’s post card collection

The stump in its third location where it was in a turn out for north bound traffic on the new highway. View also looks north.

By Jack O’Donnell

Of all the western red cedar monuments in Snohomish County probably the largest and the most enduring is the drive-through stump now located in the rest area at Milepost 207 on I-5 be-tween Smokey Point and Island Crossing. The huge tree, some 20 feet in diameter, 200 feet high and over 1,000 years old, grew in the fertile Stillaguamish valley just south of the river. Joe Husby, “The Sage of the Stilly” who wrote for the Ev-erett Herald, wrote in an August 15, 1963 article he was an eye wit-ness to the fire that destroyed the tree some 70 years earlier in July 1893. His family’s cabin stood in a clearing only 400 yards away. A young, single, lonely hired hand had discovered that mature cedars such as this one were hol-low, and the dead wood facing the hollow inside was tinder dry in the summer. This was one of about a dozen he set fire to just to watch the inferno. Husby said the fire raced up the flammable hollow from the open-ing between two stems sending smoke high above the surround-ing forest. The young man’s action was one of pure destruction; but

Husby reminded readers that had the tree not burned, within the de-cade, loggers would certainly have taken the marketable timber and probably would have destroyed the enormous bowl of burls. For years, what remained of the tree was a backdrop for photo-graphing groups of people, includ-ing Husby’s school picture when he attended the Old District No. 22 Island (Crossing) School near-by. In 1916 the two burnt-out stems projecting about 100 feet in height, each with several burnt-out suckers, were removed. Paul Wangsmo and Ole Rodway cut archways in the stump allowing room for a vehicle to pass through. About this time a new road was surveyed to connect Marysville with the Arlington-Silvana road. The stump stood on the right-of-way, about 30 feet from Ole Rein-seth’s barn. When the road was built, the stump was just east of the road before it made a Y into the other road creating a triangle where the Island School stood (River Rock Smoke Shop and Is-land Crossing Counseling Servic-es are now in this triangle). The stump became a tourist attrac-tion, and a tradition of creating post cards began. In 1922 the Stillaguamish As-sociation of Washington Pioneers sponsored a movement to trim the big bowl. It was sawed off near the ground. Ole Reinseth and Slim

Husby used horse teams to drag it north 150 yards where it was set on a con-crete base. This put it in the school triangle at the south tip of the yard. While at this location, a roof was added to protect the stump from the elements. By 1939 the stump was cracked. It was taken apart, ready to travel to its third location alongside the newly realigned High-way 99 to the west, just north of Portage Creek. It was reassembled – without an overhead roof – in time for Crown Prince Olav and Princess Martha of Norway to drive through on May 27. I am certain that other readers join me in having photographs of themselves here as children. Highway 99’s name was changed to Interstate 5 by the late 1960s, and anoth-er road-building phase was underway as the route was converted to a divided lim-ited-access highway. The stump was in the way and would have to move yet again. By early Septem-ber 1969 the smaller trees which shaded the park-ing area had been felled, and preparations were underway to move the gi-ant stump to the new rest area about seven-tenths of a mile south. The stump was in its fourth location by 1971, just a little over a mile from where it grew. On Septem-ber 14, 1984 it was nearly destroyed by another fire. By the time firefighters ar-rived flames were pouring out both sides of the arch-way. A protective metal covering was removed, and the blaze was soon under control. However, embers in deep fissures in the wood continued to burn which threatened the base of the stump. Finally a spray ma-chine was used to saturate the wood and make it un-necessary to cut into the wood. It is no longer possible to drive through the stump. A metal framework is in-side supporting a protec-tive roof. This is probably one of the least used rest areas for most of us in the county since it is so close to home. However, it is worth a visit to see this relic dat-ing to the Middle Ages. An informative sign has much of the information included here and a map showing all four locations.

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The Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett3025 Lombard Ave., Everett Oct. 2015

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“The risk of Alzheimer’s in-creases with age, and as baby boomers get older, the number of people developing the disease will rise to levels far beyond anything we’ve ever seen before,” said Ma-ria Carrillo, Ph.D., Alzheimer’s Association (AA) Chief Science Of-ficer. To find ways to prevent, treat, or cure this scourge was the focus of the Alzheimer’s Association In-ternational Conference (AAIC) of scientists, researchers, and oth-er experts held this summer in Washington D.C. under the spon-sorship of the AA. Although promising steps were taken, there was no single finding that stood out and it was back to the research labs with just a few more pieces added to the intrica-cies this disease presents. Those attending – from around the world – indicated the serious-ness with which the need for a solution is taken. It is estimated that more than 28 million people in the United States alone will develop Alzheimer’s between now and mid-century and its manifes-tations will be more severe. Furthermore, the cost of caring for individuals with this disease will also grow. It is expected that by the year 2040, Medicare spend-ing for Alzheimer’s patients will represent almost 25 percent of all the health program’s costs. As Carrillo added, “public fund-ing for (Alzheimer’s) research is extremely limited compared to the magnitude of the problem.” And she noted, investments in treatment for other illnesses such as heart disease and cancer have produced some positive results, reducing the death rates from these conditions. “Now is the time to do the same for Alzheimer’s dis-ease,” she asserted. What has been accomplished? Although the conference drew on the work of many and made some significant observations, no magic bullet has been found. The steps uncovered are incremental – and small – for such a heartbreaking illness. Among the findings are some which are gender-based, others involving the biochemistry of the brain, and others which offer hope of some delay in its progression. Although Alzheimer’s affects both men and women, it is pre-dominately a female disease. Al-most two-thirds of older adults who have Alzheimer’s are women, and even those with a mild case will see a decline in cognition two times faster than men. “Our findings suggest that men and women at risk for Alzheimer’s may be having two very different experiences,” said Katherine Amy Lin of Duke University Medi-cal Center. She interprets this as indicating “yet undiscovered gender-specific genetic or environ-mental risk factors that influence

the speed of decline. Uncovering those factors should be a high pri-ority for future research.” In what seems like an odd point to study, but which turns out to have significance, is that while all older adults are at risk for long-term problems with cognition and functioning after surgery which involves general anesthesia, men had less of a problem than wom-en. “This is one of the first stud-ies to suggest that among older adults, women are at a higher risk for post-operative brain dysfunc-tion than men,” said Katie Schen-ning, M.D. of the Oregon Health and Science University. All of this sounds grim, but new drugs being tested may provide more hope. These work on two areas of the brain that have been identified for a long time as being possible culprits in the cause of the disease – the amyloid plaques and tau tangles, known as “the hallmark lesions of Alzheimer’s.” Several groups, including phar-maceutical companies, are study-ing drugs that could remove the effects of these toxic elements. NeuroPhage Pharmaceuticals of Cambridge, Mass. is due to begin clinical trials in people on one of these in early 2016, drawing on

its expertise in protein testing. The Alzheimer’s Association, along with British and Canadian scientists, have launched a global initiative to research brain dis-eases which has been funded with $1.25 million. In another finding, research-ers have a new tool to help people with dementia improve the qual-ity of their lives – exercise. There is “a growing body of evidence,” according to the AA, that regular physical activity may reduce the risk of dementia. Danish researchers found that people who exercised had far few-er neuropsychiatric and depres-sive symptoms. A similar study in Canada found that “aerobic exercise such as running and brisk walking, may be a very promising strategy against vascular cognitive impair-ment,” said Teresa Liu-Ambrose of the University of British Co-lumbia. She did, however, caution these results need to be replicated in larger and more diverse groups. Also announced at the Con-ference is a campaign by the Al-zheimer’s Association to raise $5 million for a new program, the Women’s Alzheimer’s Research Initiative, to award grants for study into gender-related issues

which may affect dementia. As Carillo noted: “results pre-sented at the AAIC 2015 begin to shed light on this issue, but much more research is needed. “

For more information, visit the Al-zheimer’s Association at alz.org.

The Alzheimers Association will host two family caregiver con-ferences in Snohomish County. The first conference will be held October 10, 9:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m., at Alderwood Community Church in Lynnwood. Workshops include Effective Communication Strate-gies; Assessing and Addressing Pain; and Building Your Safety Net. The second conference will be held February 27, 2016 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center in Arlington. Workshops include Understanding and Responding to Dementia-related Behaviors; Managing Mind, Mood and Stress for Family Caregivers; and Re-awakening the Person with Music. Pre-registration is required and can be made online at alzwa.org or by calling Debbie at 206-353-5500, ext. 8169 by October 7 for the Lynnwood conference. There is no charge for family caregivers thanks to the Snohomish County Long-Term Care and Aging and Verdant Health Commission un-derwriting the event.

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Ciera Buzzell is a registered dietitian with Senior Services Nutrition Pro-gram. For information about Senior Nutrition, call 425-347-1229 or 800-824-2183.

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Because vitamins and minerals cannot be produced by the body, food must be consumed to obtain these essential nutrients. They work with other nutrients for op-timal functionality, growth, and development of the human body. Older adults face many physical changes that directly affect nutri-tion status including a decrease in calorie needs, reduced absorption of nutrients, and slower digestion. These changes cause an increase in nutrient needs, for example, vi-tamins D and B12. Evidence suggests that the way these two vitamins are me-tabolized changes as the body ages, indicating possible need for supplementation. Aside from physical changes, factors such as genetics, chronic disease, some medications, multiple medication use, physical mobility, and poor dietary habits can lead to possible deficiencies and malnutrition. Research demonstrates there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to supplementation in

the elderly population. Therefore, vitamin and mineral supplement intake should be considered high-ly individualized based on the fac-tors listed above.

Vitamins Vitamins, 14 in total, are chem-ical substances that perform a wide range of functions in the body. These include neurological and immune function enhance-ment, tissue maintenance, and cell protection and repair, all of which can lower risk for devel-oping chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease or cancer. Vitamins are divided into two subtypes, water and fat soluble. Water soluble vitamins (B-complex and vitamin C) can cause adverse effects if taken in mega-doses; however, symptoms are shorter and quickly remedied through loss of bodily fluids such as urine and sweat. Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) can be toxic if taken in excess because of the body’s diffi-culty in excreting them. Vitamin overdoses are rarely related to food intake and are mostly from over-supplementa-tion.

Minerals Like vitamins, minerals are required for the body to function. Minerals are classified into two subcategories: macro and micro/trace. Macro minerals include calci-um, chloride, magnesium, phos-phorous, potassium, sodium, and

sulfur and are needed in larger amounts than the micro/trace minerals including chromium, copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, sele-nium, and zinc. Regardless of subcategory, minerals work together and with other nutrients by combining with one another to form bone, teeth, cartilage, and body tissues. Minerals also help to stimulate muscle contraction, e.g., the beat of the heart. They also play a role in maintaining fluid balance with-in the body’s tissues.

Information...or misinformation? Information on nutrition is abundantly available through many forms such as online ar-ticles, social media pages, fam-ily and friends, books, and mag-azines. With this increase in technology and accessibility, in-formation can’t be regulated and often leaves the average consum-er vulnerable to not only misun-derstanding, but misinformation. The result can have dangerous consequences. Therefore, consul-tation with your healthcare pro-vider is essential because he or she can order laboratory tests to assess most vitamin and mineral levels. A Registered Dietitian Nutri-tionist (RDN) can conduct a thor-ough diet analysis to better evalu-ate the need for supplementation. If your doctor or RDN has recom-mended a supplement, knowing what to look for is important. There are many over-the-coun-ter choices available in every

The 30 minute power packed recipe below is a great source of protein, fiber, vitamins A, C and B6, thiamin, niacin, folate, potas-sium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc, and a good source of vi-tamin E, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, iron and copper. Serves 2.1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed1 11-oz can mandarin oranges, drained, reserve juice6 ounces cooked chicken breast, cut into chunksInstant brown rice to make 1-1/2 cups cookedVinaigrette1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon rice vinegar1-1/2 tablespoons mandarin orange juice1/2 tablespoon soy sauce In a small bowl whisk vinai-grette ingredients; set aside. Cook rice according to package direc-tions. Place asparagus in a large skillet with 1-1/2 inches of water. Bring to boil, reduce heat and sim-mer, uncovered, for 2-5 minutes. Rinse with cool water and cut into 1-inch pieces. In a medium size bowl, toss all ingredients.Nutrition information per serv-ing: calories: 440; total fat: 11g; saturated fat: 2g; protein: 33g; carbo-hydrates: 51g; cholesterol: 70mg; di-etary fiber 6g; sodium: 300mg.

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Asparagus, Mandarin Orange,Chicken and Rice Salad

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store, which can be overwhelming. Always look for industry quality seals, such as USP, when buying supplements. Quality seals ver-ify identity, potency, purity, bio-availability, consistency and good manufacturing practices. Most vitamin/mineral supple-ments are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) but not all are. So take cau-tion! If you take a multivitamin/mineral supplement, make sure it has only 100 percent of the Rec-ommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). No matter how helpful supple-mentation can be, do not forget that mindless supplementation can produce toxic and dangerous pharmacological effects if taken in large doses. Poor nutrition can be caused by both inadequate and excessive levels of nutrients and more does not always mean bet-ter, especially with vitamins and minerals. Multivitamin/mineral supplements are not replacements for healthy foods in your diet. A “foods first” approach is al-ways the place to begin. Supple-mentation can fill nutritional gaps where healthy eating is insuffi-cient. When structuring your diet,

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What was once the Everett Symphony has evolved into the Snohomish County Music Project, a thriving nonprofit organization that uses the power of music to transform the lives of individu-als and the entire community. The project combines the services of dedicated, talented musicians; nationally board-certified music therapists; and members of the community to form an artistic hub that is creating positive change in the county. Here’s a look at what the project is doing:Music therapy Music was used as therapy long before the term was invented. In 1697 British playwright William Congreve wrote in The Mourn-ing Bride, “Musick has Charms to sooth a savage Breast, To soften Rocks, or bend a knotted Oak.” Al-though often misquoted as “soothe the savage beast,” the message is clear. The biblical record from over 2,000 years earlier recounts that when he felt tormented, Saul, Is-rael’s first king, would call for the shepherd David to play the lyre (a u-shaped harp) for him, and that it always made the king feel bet-ter. Modern scientific research has helped figure out why this is

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so and how music can help with cognitive and behavioral issues among those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The music project uses highly trained neurologic music therapists to work with not only that popula-tion, but with others. There’s a program for at-risk teens where they can get guitar instruction, write songs, do group drumming and have jam sessions. Another music therapy program helps Vietnam-era veterans, and another works with men over 50 who are prone to depression or suicide. Referrals come from vet-erans organizations, social servic-es, the healthcare community and the juvenile justice system.Helping nonprofits help others Although it has no in-house or-chestra, the project contracts with passionate, talented musicians who make up the Sound Edge Orchestra which hold events and fundraisers to benefit other non-profits. Among them is an annual performance at Senior Services fundraiser to augment the agen-cy’s critical programs for helping seniors and the disabled. Perfor-mances usually include a 40-piece orchestra and a five-piece cover band paying tribute to artists of the sixties and seventies.Northwest Music Hall Snohomish County Music Proj-ect also manages the Northwest Music Hall located where the old Everett Mall Theater was. Now a spacious, multipurpose perform-ing arts and events center, the hall is a popular venue for per-formances, nonprofit fundraisers, educational events, seminars, business meetings, holiday par-ties and weddings. For more information about the music hall or any facet of the Music Project, call 425-258-1605, visit scmusicproject.org or email [email protected].

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I was always uneasy around a disabled person until I became one myself. The proper term is “differently abled” but “disabled” works for me because after all, who isn’t dis-abled in one way or another? My husband, Bob, and I were at the supermarket. “I have to buy fortune cookies,” I said. “David’s bagging groceries today.” David is very tall and thin and looks about 45. Years ago, he was in a car crash and suffered a trau-matic brain injury. “When David’s working,” I told Bob, “I buy him fortune cookies and say, ‘These are for you to have good fortune.’ He never remem-bers me, but that doesn’t matter.” With difficulty (due to my spinal cord injury), I hobbled to David. I was using my cane with one arm. The box of cookies was tucked un-der my other. He didn’t see me at first. He was diligently and ever-so-carefully putting shoppers’ items in bags. He said kind words to each cus-tomer. Simple words that came from his heart: “I hope you have a wonderful day, sir.” “David?” I said, repeating his name until he could figure out I was there. I handed him the cook-ies and said, “These are for you to have good fortune.” He had a five-year-old kid’s look of astonishment. “Are these for me?” He then looked around as if he had done something wrong – as if he shouldn’t be taking the time to hold a box of cookies. The cashier appeared annoyed at him. He stammered to her, “These are a present to me, from this young lady.” He pointed to me. “She paid for them and every-thing.” I had put the receipt with the box because I had a strange feel-ing he’d be questioned. Yet, even though David had explained, the cashier still insisted that I con-firm he was telling the truth. I said, “These are paid for. They’re a gift for David.”

She begrudgingly nodded and said to him, “Then you can keep them.” He said, “Oh thank you.” He was so excited. “These will be my lunch!” He awkwardly reached out to hug me, not noticing the impa-tient look from the cashier. What a pair we made, with me being so short and him being so tall that I couldn’t reach up around his shoulders. As we hugged, we were both wobbling so hard that we needed to hold onto one another for balance. Yet, wobble and hug we did. It was heartbreakingly beautiful. Then I walked away. Ever since I’ve been disabled, I’ve noticed the stares. Most have been kind “Can I help you?” stares. Children stare at my cane, wondering what it’s for and if they can play with it. Some adults avert their eyes when they see me. That’s what I used to do – be-fore. On the ride home, Bob said, “Sometimes I’m uncomfortable around disabled people.” “You’re not uncomfortable around me.” “That’s because I don’t see you that way.” “What way? “I don’t see you as different.” I could see gorgeous water lil-ies on our ride. Did their varied colors mean that one was “differ-ent”? I don’t think so. Each one was lovely in its own way. I pictured David in the back room of the supermarket, savor-ing his lunch of fortune cookies. And just like I knew him to be – sharing his good fortune with ev-erybody else.

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