LARRY HAGMAN M AY/JUNE 2 012 Are you Watching DFWвЂ™S NEWEST TELEVISION STATION AT&T 47 вЂў Charter 22 вЂў DIRECTV 47 вЂў DISH 47 вЂў Time Warner 24 вЂў Verizon FiOS 18 0 2 May/June 2012 t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m В© 2012 CBS STUDIOS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Me? M AY/JUNE 2 012 The Dallas ArboretumвЂ™s Therapeutic Horticulture Program: GВrowing Plants, Nurturing People H ave you ever noticed how you feel after wandering the pathways through the Dallas ArboretumвЂ™s gardens? Have you enjoyed the sense of accomplishment following an afternoon of hard work tending to your yard? Do you look forward to that first harvest of fresh tomatoes or squash from your vegetable garden? Direct interaction with nature provides countless benefits for people. Plants and gardens provide a source of comfort and respite away from hectic schedules and daily stress. Metaphors about life can be drawn from what nature teaches us вЂ“ plants, like our personal relationships, thrive when we take care of them, and with each passing season, we recognize lifeвЂ™s inevitable changes while looking forward to whatвЂ™s next around the curve. Research shows that participation in horticultural activities or simply viewing a nature scene reduces stress and anxiety, lowers blood pressure, elevates mood, and improves self-esteem. Gardening activities also provide opportunities for social interaction and physical exercise. In recognition of the vital people-plant connection, the Dallas Arboretum recently launched a new Therapeutic Horticulture program, providing horticultural therapy activities to senior care agencies, retirement communities, hospitals, human service organizations, and the general public of the Dallas-Fort Worth community. Horticultural therapy is the purposeful use of nature and gardening activities that are professionally conducted to promote the health and wellbeing for participants. This outreach program incorporates hands-on plant- and natural craft-oriented activities modified for participantsвЂ™ abilities and therapeutic goals. Planned activities range from pressed flower artwork to plant propagation and are designed to actively engage each participant in an indoor setting. We also offer the opportunity to develop custom activities for groups that may have outdoor planting areas and other special program requests. For more information about the Therapeutic Horticulture program at the Dallas Arboretum, contact Susan Morgan at 214-515-6595 or smorgan@ dallasarboretum.org. Arlington : Thursday, May 10, 2012 | Garland : Friday, May 11, 2012 | Las Colinas : Saturday, May 12, 2012 SYMPHONY ARLINGTON Performances begin at 7:30PM 817-385-0484 GARLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Performances begin at 8:00PM 972-205-2790 LAS COLINAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Performances begin at 8:00PM 972-252-4800 Join the Symphony Orchestra for a spectacular Season Finale! The Symphony Orchestra will feature MozartвЂ™s Overture to La Clemenza di Tito and MendelssohnвЂ™s Overture and Incidental Music from вЂњA Midsummer NightвЂ™s DreamвЂќ! This performance will also feature pianist, Jan Jiracek, performing BeethovenвЂ™s Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major! ARLINGTON MUSIC HALL 224 N. Center St., Arlington, TX 76013 www.SymphonyArlington.org GRANVILLE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 300 N. Fifth St., Garland, TX 75040 www.GarlandSymphony.org IRVING ARTS CENTER 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75062 www.LasColinasSymphony.org t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m May/June 2012 03 E DITORI A L Dearest Community Editor, Carol Butler W e welcome you to the new look of The Senior Voice with our May/June 2012 issue! With the help of Square 205 in Denton, Texas, our publication has taken on a fresh transformation and we invite you to share in our excitement! Along with the changes weвЂ™ve brought to the cover of this monthвЂ™s issue of The Senior Voice, Tarrant County Account Manager, Linda Shelar has provided us with our new tag lineвЂ¦.Life Projected. Having given thorough consideration to the message we wished to convey, we Life Projected were excited to arrive at a phrase that connects our mission, our publication and our message to our audience. In addition to the modifications you will find in print, we are thrilled to introduce our new companion website coming to you May 10th as part of an extension to our publication. Within the website, youвЂ™ll find an abundance of useful information, tips, and links to help in navigating the world of whatвЂ™s available to you, our market and audience. Stop by for a isit at www. theseniorvoice.com and learn more about the people behind the scenes who bring this publication from our office into your home. As always, we welcome your suggestions, event announcements, and article submissions at The Senior Voice. Your light adds to our light and allows us ALL to shine brighter. Life Projected. What a simple yet LOOK A BRAND NEW FRESH & INTERACTIVE WEBSITE FOR Stay up to date with news, events, health, arts & theatre, sports, and more of what you care about! Coming May 10th to TheSeniorVoice.com! eloquent turn of phrase. Join us as we celebrate our past and look forward to this exciting time of transition at The Senior Voice. Carol Butler OPER ATIONS We are highly honored to have Larry Hagman gracing the front cover of The Senior Voice this month, as we launch our new look! Mr. Hagman granted Barry Rogers a fascinating interview and we couldnвЂ™t be happier than to have this loveable bad guy featured as our cover story. Larry shares with us, the trials and tribulations he has endured with health issues, but also discusses his positive outlook on life, the return of the Dallas series, and the changes he has implemented which have altered his living environment. With summer just around the bend вЂ“ grandkids will soon arrive for seasonal fun. We have placed some great ideas inside for you; places to go with the grandkids in and out of the heat and family friendly websites to enjoy together. Visit www.grandparents.com. This site is filled with great information вЂ“ easy to navigate вЂ“ and provides us with some excellent information to pass on to you. Remodeling expert Adam Mandel, discusses modification suggestions to make your home more senior friendly. Adam provides ideas on maintaining a modern design while creating a safer and more manageable place in which to live. Fitness instructor Valerie Rogers delivers useful information regarding the benefits of Chogaflow yoga. Valerie addresses five questions regarding this approach to strength building, increased balance, improved flexibility and more, while minimizing strain on the knee joints. Now that the 2011-12 season for the Dallas Stars is behind us, Bo Carter invites us to look forward to this season with great enthusiasm and promise. Under the leadership of returning head coach Glen Gulutzan and new owner Tom Gaglardi, things are going to improve even more in 2012-13. Have a glorious spring! 0 4 May/June 2012 t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m PUBLISHER & MANAGING EDITOR Dot Walker dwalker@theseniorvoice.com Sales Linda Shelar - Tarrant County lshelar@theseniorvoice.com PRODUCTION & GR APHIC DESIGN Square 205 www.Square205.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Daniel Bradburry Bo Carter Barbara Glass Lori Leu Larry Ratliff Barry Rogers DISTRIBUTION Mirraco Industries you can find copies of the senior voice at your local: Senior Centers Retirement Facilities College Campuses Libraries Book Stores Pharmacies Community Centers Recreational Centers VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.theseniorvoice.com Your comments and suggestions are welcomed and appreciated PLE ASE CALL, WRITE, EMAIL, OR FA X YOUR INPUT TO: Senior Voice 2516 Daybreak Drive Dallas, Texas 75287 972-862-2668 cbutler@theseniorvoice.com Senior Voice is published bimonthly and single copies are available free to Collin, Dallas, and Denton Counties. Entire contents of Senior Voice, unless noted, all rights reserved. Material may not be reproduced without written permission. Opinions expressed in articles appearing in this magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher. Publisher is not responsible for errors in advertising. EVENTS Dallas Summer Musicals Dallas Summer Musicals 72nd season of presenting the Best of Broadway at the Music Hall at Fair Park continues with MEMPHIS, THE MUSICAL, May 15-27. From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, the hot new Broadway musical bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs, and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. MEMPHIS was the winner of four 2010 Tony AwardsВ®, including Best Musical. Next up, MAMMA MIA! returns to the Music Hall May 29-June 3 with a story about a mother, a daughter, 3 possible dads and a trip down the aisle youвЂ™ll never forget. Over 50 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters and the music based on the songs of ABBA. CATHY RIGBY IS PETER PAN flies into Dallas July 10-22, as Tony AwardВ® nominee Cathy Rigby takes flight in an all new production of PETER PAN. Discover the magic all over again of this two-time EmmyВ® Award winning and two-time Tony AwardВ® nominated production. The State Fair Musical will be THE ADDAMS FAMILY, A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY, October 2-21. The smashhit musical comedy brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley, and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life. Direct from Broadway, this magnificently macabre new musical comedy is created by Jersey BoysвЂ™ authors Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, Drama Desk-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party), choreographer Sergio Trujillo ( Jersey Boys) and Olivier Award-winning director/designers Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch. Single tickets, priced from $15-$75, are on sale at The Box Office, 5959 Royal Lane #542 in Dallas, or any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also available by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Mini-packs of three or more shows are also still available for purchase at The Box Office. For groups of 15 or more, please call 214-426-GROUP. For more information about Dallas Summer Musicals, their shows or outreach programs, please visit www. dallassummermusicals.org. For more information about foot and ankle health, contact one of the foot and ankle specialists at Methodist McKinney Hospital . Methodist McKinney Hospital 8000 W. Eldorado Parkway McKinney, Texas 75070 (972) 569-2700 www.methodistmckinneyhospital .com t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m May/June 2012 05 EVENTS LECTURES 2012 BROWN BAG SERIES Dallas Historical Society Join us at 12pm (noon) May 8th, 2012вЂ“ Protest at the Piccadilly: Civil Rights in Dallas. June 12th, 2012вЂ“ All Roads Lead To Eastham On the second TUESDAY of every month. DHS explores a variety of different topics about local and state history. HALL OF STATE -3939 Grand Avenue, Dallas 214-421-4500 Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind presents Learning About Braille through the Art of Weaving The fourth Saturday of each month 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The WORKSHOP IS LIMITED to 10 participants. A complimentary lunch will be served. RSVP by the Wednesday before. The purpose of this workshop is to demonstrate the Mayster Braille Loom and to provide opportunities for workshop participants to have a hands-on experience in weaving a tactile code on a loom. For more information go to: Dallas Lighthouse Business Services Center, 4225 Office Parkway, Dallas Contact Blake Lindsay at 214-420-9419 or by email: blake.lindsay@ dallaslighthouse.org 0 6 May/June 2012 t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m May 21 Battle of Antietam Presentation 2:30pm вЂ“ 4:00pm Don Gates will talk about the infamous Civil War Battle of Antietam. Greenway Village 948 Wiggins Parkway Mesquite R.S.V.P. to Vivian at 972-698-2604 MUSIC On the First and Third Friday Nights The Bo Brothers Band We play for an hour about 6:30-7:30 and break for Pot-Luck dinner- then re-start and bring up folks that want to sing with the band. There is no charge, but we do pass the вЂ�KittyвЂќ and accept donations.В The Masonic Lodge hosts the event as a community service. Hurst Masonic Lodge - 725 Mary Drive, Hurst - 817-282-2907 May 5 North Texas Gospel Grass Music: Bluegrass, Gospel Bluegrass Gospel Music Festival - jamming, concessions on site, activities for kids at the Harmony Baptist Church, located 3 miles south of I-20. Go 3 miles south on Tin Top Road, turn right on Harmony Road. Church is 1/2 mile on the right. (242 Harmony Road). Fun for the whole Family! 10 am - 10 pm. Free admission. Concessions on site provided by the Harmony Youth Group - chicken вЂ�n dumplings, chili & cornbread, hamburgers. Camping near the church at the Back Acre RV Park. Ken Clary, (940) 682-7701. May 17-19 PickinвЂ™ in the Pines Music: Bluegrass, Country, Cowboy, Folk/ Acoustic, Jazz What is PickinвЂ™ in the Pines? If you ask a musician that question, they will tell you itвЂ™s вЂњAn Acoustic Jam FestвЂќ. This is the musically correct explanation. Music fans that attend year in and year out will tell you itвЂ™s even more then that. It could also be called вЂњPickinвЂ™, CampinвЂ™, VistinвЂ™, BarbecuinвЂ™, Story SwappinвЂ™, RelaxinвЂ™, SippinвЂ™, StrollinвЂ™, and ListeninвЂ™ in the Pines. ItвЂ™s a weekend event, so most folks arrive with tents or self-contained camper trailer and itвЂ™s BYOB. Guitar, flute, banjo, harmonica, fiddle, and mandolin are just a few of the instruments to enjoy and sing along with. Bring your own instrument of choice or just come and be a fan. Greenhorn campers enjoy a hot water shower and restroom for the guys and gals. If you canвЂ™t camp out, youвЂ™re still welcome to вЂњcome and goвЂќ just for Friday and/or Saturday night concerts if that is your preference. Pine Mills; Intersection of FM 49 and 312 5700 FM 49; Mineola (903) 857-2253 Through May 18th North Richland Hills Sounds of Spring Concert Series Looking to make your entertainment dollar go further? Join us to celebrate another season of live music with four Friday nights in a row! See four of your favorite bands for one great price, FREE at the 11th annual Sounds of Spring Concert Series! Make plans to attend every Friday night through May 18 on the grounds of NRH2O Family Water Park starting at 7:00 p.m., with gates opening at 6:00 p.m. Bands scheduled to appear include: Friday, May 4 вЂ“ Seryn (folk) Friday, May 11 вЂ“ The Kildares (alternative Celtic rock) Friday, May 18 вЂ“ Petty Theft (Tom Petty tribute) The series takes place on the grounds of NRH2O Family Water Park located at 9001 Boulevard 26 in North Richland Hills. BeakerвЂ™s CookinвЂ™ Shack at NRH2O will be selling tasty snacks and the Kidz Zone will be jam packed with activities and crafts for those little music fans at all four shows! Seating will be on the lawn, and spectators are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Sounds of Spring is free and for all ages. For additional details, please visit www.soundsnrh.com or call 817427-6620. THEATRE May 9 вЂ“ May 26 One Thirty Productions, Our Senior Matinee Series Shiloh Rules by Doris Baizley. Two Experienced Civil War reenactors вЂ“ one EVENTS older adults. *Please note, though some parking will be available on-site for health fair attendees including those with handicap stickers, additional parking will be available at Westside Baptist Church, 900 W. Bellaire Blvd. in Lewisville. We will provide free, on-going transportation to and from the health fair. a Yankee and one a Confederateare training recruits in the Shiloh State Park late at night and the park rangers ARE NOT HAPPY!. But the reenactors are busy staging the Battle of Shiloh and you will see it all unfold on the Bath House Cultural Center stage. And to make matters more interesting, these are female reenactors. YouвЂ™ll laugh and вЂњyou will long remember what we do hereвЂќ Abraham Lincoln Performances are Wed thru Sat at 1:30 pm. 214-532-1709 June 22-July 15 DCTвЂ™s National Touring CompanyВ MufaroвЂ™s Beautiful Daughters The Caldecott Award winning Cinderella tale returns to Rosewood Center after standing ovations at the AT&T Performing Arts CenterвЂ™s Winspear Opera House and critical acclaim across the nation! В When a great African king desires a wife, only the most worthy and beautiful maidens in the land are invited to meet him. В This summer, celebrate goodness, generosity and love with traditional chanting, rhythmic drumming, and glorious African song. В В Dallas ChildrenвЂ™s Theater - Rosewood Center for Family Arts - 5938 Skillman Street, Dallas. DCT Box Office: 214-740-0051 Tickets also available on-line!В www.dct.org VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AARP Driver Safety If any of you 50 year old & older men & women are retired and are willing to volunteer please attend one of our sessions & see if you would like to instruct. FRANK J. KORMOS (972) 231-2152 fkormos@sbcglobal.net Job Description: I am looking for 20-25 people to be вЂњon callвЂќ to help me present the life-changing вЂњVirtual Dementia TourвЂќ to Senior Housing companies, Home Care and Home Health companies, Non-Profits as training in Best AlzheimerвЂ™s care. This is perfect for cognitively whole Senior Citizens, students, homemakers or anyone who has time on their hands and wants to contribute to helping families who have a member with AlzheimerвЂ™s or other related dementias. This is a volunteer position with occasional sub-minimum wage pay. Company: ThirdAge Services LLC Contact: Carole Larkin at 214-649-1392 or via email at Thirdageservices@gmail.com for details. Volunteers Needed at Baylor Medical Center at Irving! Areas of need include clerical, patient support, retail, and guest relations.For more information please contact:Dorothy Nance, Manager, Volunteer Services Baylor Medical Center at Irving 1901 N. MacArthur Blvd. Irving 972579-8149 (o) 972-579-4379 (f ) dorothy.nance@ baylorhealth.edu EDUCATION AND JOB FAIR May 4 Summer 2012 вЂ“ Back-to-School Kickoff 9:00am вЂ“ 11:30am FREE!В В Cool Retreat.... from the Summer Heat! Hot Classes in Cool Rooms! Sabine HallВ В Room 118. Come meet the professors. Computer, Fitness, Gemology, Line Dance Movies, Music, Politics, Religion & more. To register for this FREE KICKOFF 972238-6972 - Limited seating! Coffee, Pastries & Socializing at 9:00. www.richlandcollege.edu/ emeritus June 5 FREE Admission for Attendees Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce Business and Career Expo 10:00 am вЂ“ 2:00pm Jobs Available вЂ“ Bring your resume! Holiday Inn Select, 2645 LBJ Freeway, Farmers Branch. (972) 243-8966 ItвЂ™s all about HEALTH May 4 Lewisville Senior Health Fair 8:00 A.M. вЂ“ 12:30 P.M. Complimentary Lunch at 11:00 a.m. 2012 Annual Lewisville Senior Health Fair Memorial Park Recreation Center 1950 South Valley Parkway, Lewisville Free on-site health screenings such as glucose and blood pressure checks, balance testing and cholesterol screenings provided by Medical Center of Lewisville, as well as many others. Carter Eye Center of Dallas will provide senior vision and cataract screenings. Following the vendor exhibit, there will be a complimentary lunch at 11:00am and an insightful presentation given by Ms. Kristin Whitehill, doctoral candidate from the University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work. Ms. Whitehill will speak on keeping resilience alive among May 5 2012 TALK WALK at NorthPark Center To Benefit People with Parkinson Disease 9:00am вЂ“ 1:00pm Registration is $30 for adults and $15 for children (13 and younger) and includes an event t-shirt and tote bag, meal voucher, discounts at participating NorthPark retailers, one door prize entry, and valet parking. Registration and walk start and finish is in NorthCourt (next to XXIForever). Valet parking is located between MacyвЂ™s and Nordstrom, just outside the door nearest registration. A voucher for breakfast or lunch is included with registration and will be redeemable at Luna de Noche, Corner Bakery, or MaggianoвЂ™s Little Italy. Participants can register online at www.ParkinsonVoiceProject. org. May 23 Free Memory Screenings and Oral Cancer Screenings 10:00am-1:00pm & 4:00pm вЂ“ 7:00pm In conjunction with The AlzheimerвЂ™s Foundation of America and The Head and Neck Cancer Alliance individuals can take advantage of free, confidential memory screenings and oral cancer screenings to promote proper detection of memory problems and to promote oral cancer awareness and prevention. Town North Family YMCA. 4332 Northaven Road, Dallas June 8 Aspects of Hoarding Behaviors 2nd Annual Hoarding Conference 8am вЂ“ 5pm Cost: $25 per person includes continental breakfast, lunch and .6 CEUвЂ™S for Social Work. Featuring Christiana Bratiotis, Ph.D., LCSW, Director of Boston UniversityвЂ™s Hoarding Research Project. For more information contact Ricardo at raguilar@mhadallas.org or call 214-871-2420. Windsor Senior Living Center Conference Room - 7750 LBJ Freeway, Dallas people to prevent accidental injury and death, reduce falls and wipe out accidental prescription overdose.В Our vendors provide giveaways, door prizes and refreshments for your benefit and amusement. 600 W Avenue A, Garland - 972 205-2769 Festivals and More May 4-6 Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games Music: ChildrenвЂ™s, Folk/Acoustic, World Beat, Celtic Fiddling contests, Music Festival. The Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games includes Scottish music and dancing, Scottish breed dog show, sheep dog trails, fiddlers contest, shortbread contest, photo contest, and a bagpipe contest. Live continuous entertainment in four tents. Maverick Stadium at UT-Arlington; 1307 West Mitchell Arlington Highland Games Association (800) 363-7268; (254) 675-3992 May 5-6 The Cottonwood Art Festival 10:00am вЂ“ 8:00pm вЂ“ Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm - Sunday Cottonwood Park, 1321 W. Beltline Rd., in Richardson, TX 75080. Admission and parking are free. Full details are available at www. cottonwoodartfestival.com or 972-744-4581. May 12 North Texas Beer Festival Sample 100вЂ™s of craft, specialty & imported beers & wines, cooking classes, speakers, demonstrations, live music & more Irving- 509 West Las Colinas Blvd 214-8849300 May 12 -May 13 В В Spring Festival 7th Annual, Arts, Crafts, Food & Music w/ Raiderette, Legends of Crossroads Winnsboro, Texas - 115 E. Elm 903-342-5267 May 25-27 46th Annual National Polka Festival вЂ“ Ennis Arts/Crafts/FoodВ Parade featuring Miss Texas 2011, Kendall Morris, as Grand Marshal, polkafest run, 13 live polka bands, horseshoe tourney, special country concert, В and more! www.nationalpolkafestival.com 972-878-4748 June 14 Health, Safety and Wellness Fair 9:00am вЂ“ 12:30pm June is National Home Safety Month.В This is the 13thВ year that the Garland Senior Activity Center has planned a wellness event to benefit older adults in our community.В В There will be health and wellness related screenings as well as information about assistance services available in our community and sources for safety and wellness products. Our goal at the Garland Senior Activity is to educate and influence t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m May/June 2012 07 IN THE NE W S For Women Volunteer and Educate edical Center of Lewisville is hosting an All Right Now: Solving Shoulder, Hip and Knee Pain event to educate women on the benefits of joint surgery. Women are invited to learn about how early, correct diagnosis and surgical treatment can be the answer to solving their painful problems. A fulfilling volunteer opportunity awaits local residents who would like to learn more about Medicare. The Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas will conduct volunteer benefits counselor training sessions starting Friday, July 13 for five consecutive Fridays. Prospective volunteers must register for all training sessions. Potential volunteers will learn how to provide information and counsel individuals about various federal and state assistance programs. Attendees will also receive in-depth training regarding Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, and Extra Help with M Dr. James Heerwagen, Orthopedic Surgeon, will discuss the symptoms, risk factors and surgical solutions for shoulder, hip and knee problems. This free program will also include a spring fashion show featuring MCL nurses presented by Coldwater Creek вЂ“ Highland Village. A light dinner will be served. The program will be held in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Medical Center of Lewisville on Monday, May 7 at 6:30pm. To register or for more information, please call 972.420.1880 or email shawn.hoffman@hcahealthcare.com. ParkinsonвЂ™s Support Though many people diagnosed with ParkinsonвЂ™s feel alone, more than 1.5 million Americans are living with the disease. Though the exact cause of ParkinsonвЂ™s is unknown, the primary symptoms of the disease -- including tremor, stiffness, slow movement, and difficulty with balance and gait -- are caused by death of a type of cell in the brain that produces a chemical called dopamine. This chemical is responsible for helping muscles move in a smooth and coordinated fashion. As dopamineproducing cells die, the brain and body produce less and less dopamine, resulting in progressively more severe symptoms. These symptoms are treated medically through a combination of the drugs carbidopa and levodopa. These and other similar medications replace or mimic the action of dopamine in the brain to reduce symptoms. While medications can be very effective in managing the primary motor symptoms of ParkinsonвЂ™s, there are other motor and nonmotor symptoms that are not well managed by these drugs. These symptoms include cognitive dysfunction, sleep difficulties, constipation, depression, and difficulty with speech and swallowing. Because of their relative lack of response to traditional ParkinsonвЂ™s drug therapies, these symptoms can be the most debilitating aspects of a personвЂ™s struggle with ParkinsonвЂ™s. 0 8 May/June 2012 t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m Speech and swallowing in particular, however, can effectively be treated through an intensive speech therapy program. One such program available in the Dallas area is called SPEAK OUT!, offered by Parkinson Voice Project, which targets the typical speech difficulties seen with ParkinsonвЂ™s, such as a softer voice accompanied by hoarseness, slurred speech, and rushed or halting speech. SPEAK OUT! works by helping patients improve their speech through an exercise program that strengthens the muscles used for speech and training the person with ParkinsonвЂ™s to use a voice that feels louder. In addition to the SPEAK OUT! voice program, Parkinson Voice Project offers a comprehensive maintenance program called The LOUD CrowdВ that helps to motivate patients to maintain their ability to communicate with their family, friends, and co-workers. Parkinson Voice ProjectвЂ™s programs have been shown to improve the quality of life for 95% of patients, and their improvements have maintained as long as nine years, proving that while ParkinsonвЂ™s is incurable, significant improvements can be gained and maintained. For more information about Parkinson Voice Project, call (469) 375-6500 or visit www.ParkinsonVoiceProject.org. Medicare Part D. Volunteer Benefits Counselors will also increase their awareness about optional insurance plans, veteransвЂ™ benefits, consumer fraud, and how to refer persons needing other community services to the appropriate sources. The training classes for volunteers are designed for individuals who are interested in helping to provide some services in behalf of the Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas. Free continuing education units are offered to social workers. For more information contact Tania Veliz at 1-800-272-3921 ext. 7201 or email tveliz@nctcog.org. TCC Offers Wide Variety of Courses for Seniors Tarrant County College is no latecomer to being aware of the importance and contributions of our senior citizens. Programs designed especially for seniors actually began in the early 1970s when what was then Tarrant County Junior College offered swimming classes and a course called вЂњThe Techniques of Preparing Gift Packages.вЂќ Today, senior citizens can choose among dozens of classes offered through TCCвЂ™s Senior Education Program for people age 55 and older. For only $20 per semester students have unlimited access to courses in a wide array of topics at all five campuses. Health-related courses range from non-strenuous topics such as learning nutrition, CPR and diabetes management to physically demanding pursuits such as weightlifting and racquetball. Power walkers can be spotted trekking across Southeast Campus. At Northwest Campus, seniors can pursue stress awareness, water exercise, yoga, tai chi and aikido. Trinity River Campus offers вЂњHealthy Lifestyles,вЂќ belly dancing and yoga. Students at Northeast Campus work their bodies with hula dancing and even billiards. Various dance courses вЂ“ from highenergy Zumba Gold and Dancercize to graceful ballroom steps вЂ“ are among SEPвЂ™s most popular avenues for helping seniors maintain optimum health. From wood-carving to piano, history and learning a new language, TCC offers seniors the opportunity to develop new hobbies or revisit long-forgotten ones. For many seniors, the quest for knowledge intensifies during retirement. TCC offers dozens of SEP classes to help satisfy that drive to learn, from religion and psychology to history and computers. With a wide range of SEP technology courses on the TCC campuses, seniors can enrich their lives with growth and learning. Plus, there are no tests, grades or college credit! For more information, contact the Tarrant County College Senior Education Program Office nearest you. TCC Senior Education Offices Northeast Campus 828 W. Harwood Road Hurst, TX 76054 817-515-4233 M AY/JUNE 2 012 SmartWear L ess than six months after founding вЂ�Smart Wear ClothingвЂ™ from her home office in Murphy, Tx., LeaAnn Yost has established a small but lucrative niche in wellness and fashion. Yost, co-founder of Smart Wear and registered nurse for more than 15 years, recalls her вЂ�ahh-haвЂ™ moment as unexpected and life changing вЂ“ but, itвЂ™s the source of her inspiration that touches members of the senior community and continues to fuel her appetite for success. вЂњDuring my nursing career, I have witnessed the pain, discomfort and difficulty that individuals suffering from nerve damage, neuropathy, stroke and arthritis go through. They simply canвЂ™t dress themselves, and worse, donвЂ™t have the option to wear anything but hospital gowns and sweats, itвЂ™s sad.вЂќ Most of YostвЂ™s customers are seniors, but some, like 41 year-old Mary Foster, are middle-aged rehab patients who use Smart Wear to supplement their rehab program. вЂњMaryвЂ™s situation is a perfect example of our products versatility; while recovering from invasive rotator cuff surgery she needed adaptive clothing. It felt great to help keep her life on track during the rehabilitation process,вЂќ Yost said. While her patientвЂ™s hardships offer ample motivation, Yost attributes her personal conviction to her grandfather George Brewer, a 94 year-old war veteran who served under General Patton. Despite his age, BrewerвЂ™s ambition is fully intact, as he is currently an active co-founder of the Smart Wear brand. вЂњMy grandfather has given so much to me, my family and the community. I really wanted to help make his life easier and more comfortable. It was hard watching him struggle in and out of clothes - so, we teamed-up to create a practical solution,вЂќ Yost said. Smart Wear offers a range of stylish, quality made adaptive clothing for men and women. The brands apparel is fitted with Velcro closures that are sewn-in behind traditional buttons and zippers, giving users the вЂњlookвЂќ of conventional clothing without the trouble of actually putting them on. The line includes; dress shirts, dress pants, blouses and specialty items for all shapes and sizes. Visit www. smartwearclothing.com for online shopping, vendor show dates, news and testimonials. Pictured L to R - Owner, LeaAnn Yost and grandfather, George Brewer. t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m May/June 2012 09 M 2 012 HEAY/JUNE A LTH ChogaFlo: Q&A What is the difference between regular yoga and Chogaflow? With Chogaflow we receive the same benefits as a traditional yoga practice without ever having our knees touch the floor. We have the option of using a chair when necessary for stability and balance, helping to eliminate any strain on the knee joint. With emphasis on correct alignment we build strength, increase vitality, and improve flexibility, circulation and balance. How can practicing Chogaflow help me get healthier? Linking breath with movement we begin to release blocked areas and stagnant energy. We start to notice more freedom and move with less restriction. With proper, complete breathing we nourish our body & mind. When we breathe better we feel better. We begin to feel more alive. Our physical body becomes stronger, our nervous system is nourished and we remain calmer in stressful situations. We increase oxygen supply to our cells, improve blood circulation, help eliminate toxins, enhance our immune system, and improve sleep patterns. I sometimes have a sore lower back. Can Chogaflow help with this? Practicing the poses, we access and strengthen the core muscles which help to protect and support the low back. We stretch and strengthen the laterals and abdominals. We learn how to stabilize the lower body, hips and core to protect and strengthen our low back. We learn how to stand and move with correct alignment. Our balance and posture improve. Will Chogaflow help my joint stiffness? As we move and breathe, our circulation and lymph flow improve. As toxins are cleared we begin to open new pathways for nourishment to flow, our joints become more flexible and range of motion improves. As we become more flexible in our hips and shoulders, the larger joints, it helps to relieve pain and stiffness in the smaller joints. We build muscle strength which helps to support the ligaments and tendons surrounding our joints. The poses also help build bone strength. Will Chogaflow help with my scoliosis? All of us are muscularly asymmetrical. Through stretching and strengthening the muscles that support our spine and body we learn how to actively engage muscles to help realign ourselves and allow for more nourishment. We improve habitual misalignments and patterns of a unique chair yoga practice Valerie Rogers is the creator of Chogaflowв„ў, a unique chair yoga practice, done both seated and standing, integrating breath with movement. Chogaflowв„ў is ideal if you are new to practicing yoga, if physical limitations prevent you from getting up and down from the floor easily, or if you prefer a less strenuous class. Chogaflowв„ў emphasizes alignment, allowing you to explore poses in an anatomically correct way. You will enjoy the many benefits of a traditional yoga practice without ever having your knees touch the floor. Join Valerie as she guides you through a fun, easy-to-follow, safe journey of self exploration. Through her clear explanation of postures she brings awareness to harmonizing the energy within to reverse the effects of aging, restore vitality, rejuvenate the nervous system, strengthen the body and calm the mind. Open your heart, open your mind, go with the flow, and set your spirit free. DVD AVAILABLE AT WWW.CHOGAFLOW.COM 10 May/June 2012 t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m movement, and begin to develop more symmetry. Strengthening the muscle groups that support the spine may help alleviate symptoms of lordosis, scoliosis, and osteoporosis. Shoulder and neck tension are relieved, our posture improves. Chogaflow focuses on lengthening the spine, nourishing the discs, spinal column, and central nervous system. For Dallas area class schedule: www.chogaflow.com For more information contact: valerie@chogaflow.com The Senior Voice вЂ�projectsвЂ™ - happy body equals happy mind! B OOK M AY/JUNE S A ND F2ILM 012 Film review: Hugo by Larry Ratliff Will there ever be another movie year that lights up projectors with as many quality productions as 1939? Probably not. HollywoodвЂ™s muchrevered вЂњgolden yearвЂќ filled movie screens with a grandiose romantic warmelodrama (вЂњGone with the WindвЂќ), a bizarre romp to a crazed world somewhere in the sky (вЂњThe Wizard of OzвЂќ) and took audiences along for a wild stagecoach ride through Indian Territory (вЂњStagecoachвЂќ).And that was just the beginning when it comes to the movies of 1939. Jimmy Stewart earned his first Best Actor Academy Award nomination as crusading Senator Jeff Smith in Frank CapraвЂ™s patriotic drum-beater вЂњMr. Smith Goes to Washington.вЂќ That was also the year Greta Garbo drew her first Best Actress Oscar nomination as the no-nonsense Russian title character falling in love in Paris in the romantic-comedy вЂњNinotchka.вЂќ Audiences were treated to snappy dialogue like this: Ninotchka: вЂњWhy do you want to carry my bags?вЂќ Porter: вЂњThat is my business.вЂќ Ninotchka: вЂњThatвЂ™s no business. ThatвЂ™s social injustice.вЂќ Porter: вЂњThat depends on the tip.вЂќ Not that there arenвЂ™t movies around these days with quality dialogue. Several of this yearвЂ™s Academy Award nominees for Best Picture, in fact, turned meaningful and comic phrases with a deft touch. вЂњThe Descendants,вЂќ starring George Clooney, Woody AllenвЂ™s вЂњMidnight in ParisвЂќ and вЂњThe Help,вЂќ the mesmerizing tale of inequality in the 1960s were all verbal stand-outs. The point is they are becoming more difficult to find. We donвЂ™t have as many dialogue-driven movies or, it could be argued, quality films in general in the 21st century. Need proof? A couple of years back, the Academy Awards decision-makers decided to rivert back to a practice of placing 10 nominees in the race for Best Picture. In 2012, only nine films were deemed worthy of a Best Picture nomination. When Bob Hope took the podium for the first time (of 18) as Oscar host at the Coconut Grove at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles in 1940, вЂњGone with the WindвЂќ had to beat out nine strong contenders, including вЂњThe Wizard of Oz,вЂќ вЂњDark Victory,вЂќ вЂњStagecoach,вЂќ вЂњMr. Smith Goes to Washington,вЂќ вЂњNinotchka,вЂќ вЂњWuthering HeightsвЂќ and others to claim the movie industryвЂ™s most coveted prize. The modern eraвЂ™s computercrazed generation of movie-goers and movie-makes has, with some blessed rare exceptions, substituted gadgets for dialogue. They assume вЂ“ wrongly, I think вЂ“ that those who still attend movies at movie theaters are content to accept computer-generated monsters and heroes in place of intelligent, clever words strung together. It doesnвЂ™t necessarily have to be all hardware over heart, of course. In fact, with this yearвЂ™s Best Picture winner, вЂњThe Artist,вЂќ and Martin ScorseseвЂ™s excellent, hypnotic вЂњHugo,вЂќ a call for nostalgia has emerged; a yearning, if you will, for quality films mirroring HollywoodвЂ™s golden past. A shift in that direction canвЂ™t emerge soon enough, if you ask me. And donвЂ™t call a movement such as that nostalgia. Call it a return to better judgement. If filmmakers fail to hede the call and continue to feature giant heartless mechanical monsters clashing as titans on the big screen for too long, quality movies as we know them and our parents knew them will be gone with the wind. Book Review: Blessing Our Goodbyes by Judith Helburn 2012 Blessing our Goodbyes: a gentle guide to being with the dying and preparing for your own death. Kathie Quinlan. Resource Pubs, 2011. ISBN:139781610973137 Indeed, a gentle guide written by hospice director, Kathie Quinlan, who presided over two-bed Isaiah House dedicated to serving poor dying patients. вЂњOne thing is quite certain: our death will come. Much anguish would be spared, both for individuals and society, if each of us could come to terms with this anticipated, natural, and momentous event in our lives... We know neither the hour nor the day, but at some point each of us will be in the throes of its mystery and majesty.вЂќ With stories of some of her charges, references to resources and her own experiences, Quinlan guides us towards the acceptance of what will certainly come. The subject may be intense, but Quinlan shares smiles, even laughter along the way. She reminisces about her mother dying. вЂњMom, do you think you might be dying?... And her reply? вЂ�I donвЂ™t know. IвЂ™ve never done it before.вЂ™вЂќ People do not want to feel abandoned as they finish their life work. They want to be remembered, so listening to their stories is part of helping one exit this life. When family become distressed because a loved one is not connecting, they must remember that dying is an inward journey and they do not have the strength to be both inward and outward. QuinlanвЂ™s chapter three is about being with those who are dying. Much of it is just being thereвЂ”even in silence. Quinlan coaches us to listen and feel compassion. Later, she writes of some of the Hospice movement history. Then, she guides us through the grief process. вЂњThe pain we feel is just a reminder than we loved so deeply.вЂќ She counsels us to consider our pain like a stormy sea which will eventually calm. The last chapter, different in tone, suggests way for us to prepare for our own death, including the writing of our own legacy or ethical will. Blessing our Goodbyes is a short, quiet and lovingly written guide. Need an entertaining speaker for your business, group or facility? Nationally known film critic, speaker Larry Ratliff blends quick wit and film clips into Movie Memories in over a dozen fun-filled presentations Call today to book your groupвЂ™s presentation 972.599.2150 вЂњYou must remember this, a kiss ...вЂќ www.LarryRatliff.com t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m May/June 2012 11 M AY/JUNE 2 012 Dallas Based Brain Study Links AlzheimerвЂ™s Marker to Deficits in Healthy People by Tara Marathe Would you or someone you know like to take part in a research study involving brain imaging? Would We are currently looking for adults age 50-89 who have 10-15 years of education. The study involves four or five visits each lasting about 2.5 hours. You will be compensated for your time. 12 May/June 2012 t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m S cientists at the Center for Vital Longevity at the University of Texas at Dallas recently completed a research study that may help shed light on the earliest signs of AlzheimerвЂ™s disease. The study involved measuring the level of amyloid in a large group of healthy adults in the Dallas Lifespan Brain Study. Amyloid is a protein whose toxic buildup in the brain is a hallmark of AlzheimerвЂ™s disease and many scientists now believe that buildup of this protein can precede symptoms of memory loss and dementia possibly by as much as a decade or more. Therefore, examining the brains of middle-aged adults may be critically important for diagnosing AlzheimerвЂ™s in its earliest stages. In the new study, a team of researchers led by center co-director Dr. Denise Park measured levels of amyloid protein in the brains of 137 healthy people between the ages of 30 and 89. Using a special imaging agent that allows scientists to measure amyloid levels noninvasively using a simple PET scan, the team discovered that amyloid level increased with age and that about 20% of adults aged 60 and older had especially high amyloid levels. Among this older group, the more amyloid individuals had in their brains, the worse their memory, processing speed, and ability to reasonвЂ”three important facets of cognition. вЂњEven though our initial tests showed that our study participants were in good cognitive health, we saw subtle changes in mental performance with increase in amyloid load,вЂќ said Dr. Karen Rodrigue, a research scientist who helped lead the study. вЂњImaging the brains of participants when they first show signs of cognitive impairment may help us determine their risk of future disease.вЂќ Long-term follow up studies are already underway to help researchers determine whether high amyloid burden in healthy people necessarily predetermines occurrence of AlzheimerвЂ™s disease later in life. вЂњKnowing that could lead to the development of treatments to stave off cognitive decline that can be given in middle age, before irreparable damage to the brain is done,вЂќ Dr. Rodrigue said. 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Call Us Today! 214-253-2654 www.passion05.com t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m May/June 2012 13 Q&A: L BARRY ROGERS Interviews the legeNdary larry hagman вЂњ My personal motto is: DonвЂ™t worry, Be happy, Feel good. вЂњWho shot J.R.?вЂќ were three words that helped catapult actor Larry Hagman to an iconic status. He was already a television legend, loved by millions for his role as Captain Tony Nelson in I Dream of Jeannie, when Dallas came along. Pictured L to R: Larry Hagman, Mary Martin, Bruce Forsyth and the Queen Mother. 14 May/June 2012 t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m It was actually his wife Maj who encouraged Larry to take on the role of J.R. Ewing. He wasnвЂ™t immediately sold on the project. Not even he could have predicted that his portrayal of the villain that everyone loved to hate would take his fame to a whole new level. Larry was so good at playing the scandalous J.R. Ewing that it became very easy for the public to believe that he was his character. This interview reminds us that Larry is not the fictional Texas oilman whose only devotions in life are to money and power. In fact, the only power Larry seems devoted to is solar power. He turned his mansion on the West Coast into the largest home property in America to run entirely on solar energy. The only money he was enthusiastic about in our talk was his utility savings and the gas money he saved on his eco-friendly Prius. LarryвЂ™s also devoted to his wife of over fifty years, along with their kids and grandkids. HeвЂ™s tried to teach the Hagman offspring about all the good things in life that have very little do with material possessions. Now, let us assure you that art will not imitate the life and good deeds of Larry Hagman this summer. HeвЂ™s back along with Linda Gray and Patrick Duffy as they reprise their roles as J.R., Sue Ellen and Bobby in Dallas: The Next Generation on TNT. June 13th is the date in which weвЂ™re invited back to South Fork as a new generation of Ewings have their say in the family dynasty. J.R. of course will be sure that his son John Ross understands that life is all about money and power. I spoke with Larry by phone, and attempted to understand the reality of an iconic actor that does an amazing job of making us believe. Larry, on November 21, 1980, three hundred and fifty million fans from fifty-seven countries around the world tuned in to see who shot J.R. Ewing. What was it like to be at the epicenter of this whole saga? Well it was quite a phenomenon. Nobody knew the show was going to do that. Also, I had been holding out for little more salary. I missed ten days of shooting. We had a lot of litigation going on there, but it all worked out very well for everybody. We went on to do another eleven years. Did you ever find that level of fame of overwhelming? No. I was used to fame. You know I come from a theatrical family so I was kind of used to that. Plus, I also had I Dream of Jeannie, which was very successful. ItвЂ™s still on the air after forty-six years. You were born in Forth Worth, Texas to Broadway legend Mary Martin. What important lessons did you learn from your mother about show business? She taught me to know your lines, hang up your costumes and stay reasonably sober. Well I did two of them at least. She got to see quite a bit of your success. What did she think of your Dallas fame? She was very happy with it. She was also happy with I Dream of Jeannie but Dallas was such a huge success. She was quite happy with it all. What is your impression of the Dallas area in recent years? I was down there for four months recently shooting Dallas: The Next Generation. ItвЂ™s like the recession never hit Dallas. I donвЂ™t know what it is. ThereвЂ™s so much building and everything going on. Everybody seems to be so full of energy. I didnвЂ™t see any recession going on down there. What was your immediate feeling when you got the call that Dallas was coming back to the air? I was very happy that I get to work with Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray again. WeвЂ™re all good friends. We see each other often, even when weвЂ™re not working. Can you describe the chemistry that you have with Linda Gray and Patrick Duffy? These are my buddies. Patrick lives up in Oregon. He comes down for different jobs. Anytime heвЂ™s in town, we have lunch or dinner. Ms. Gray and I see each other about twice a month for lunch or dinner. What are some of the most important elements that you wanted to see in the new version of Dallas? OoooohвЂ¦. that J.R. is revered and feared. My son ( John Ross) has inherited my fatal mistakes of course. HeвЂ™s doing very well with it. IвЂ™m teaching him what I can. You know J.R. Ewing in a way that the rest of the world does not. Can you tell us something about him that we may have missed? I canвЂ™t think of a single thing. The guyвЂ™s Mary Martin and Larry Hagman. a bounder. His son is a bounder. What can you say nice about J.R.? Nothing really. He enjoys life. He lost about two billion dollars. His wife took it. Everybody thinks heвЂ™s rich, but heвЂ™s not anymore. Sue Ellen has all the money. Bobby has the ranch. J.R. has to fight to come back. But you know, heвЂ™s been in the same house all these years with his family. He was there with his wife, his brother and his brotherвЂ™s wife. I mean that to me was always so bizarre. Can you imagine all those people living in the same house? J.R. is facing some challenges in the new series. YouвЂ™ve also dealt with challenges of a different kind over the years. Did having the liver transplant change you on an emotional or spiritual level? I had an out of body experience, you know. I saw the white light that people talk about. I loved it. I think it all made me much more compassionate and loving. How are you doing in regard to your cancer treatment? Very good. Right now they say IвЂ™m cured. ThatвЂ™s incredible to hear! Larry, what is a creative outlet for you when youвЂ™re not acting? Well, IвЂ™m into green stuff now. I have the largest solar home in America. It brought my electric bill down to less than a hundred dollars a year. I also had to have a Prius. We now have five Priuses in the family. Everybody has one. Now I can just plug my cars in and that takes care of the gasoline prices. When did you become so environmentally conscious? I had this ranch. I had my own water systemвЂ¦ my own helicopter pad. I grow my own food. The one thing I needed for my food is water to irrigate it. I needed a source of power for that, which was not on the grid. I put it in solar power for my irrigation. I liked it so much, so I put it in for the rest of my house. It just makes me feel good to use this clean energy. This is great because as a public figure youвЂ™re inspiring a new way of thinking for a lot of people. Not only that, but IвЂ™m known for being the biggest oilman since Rockefeller. You know, IвЂ™ve also switched to vegetarianism. IвЂ™ve lost about twenty-five lbs because of that. I thought it might help with going through the chemotherapy recently. I also grow vegetables without all the chemicals. Just let the bugs get half of what youвЂ™re growing. I just plant a lot of it. ItвЂ™s a little challenging finding places to eat and cooking for yourself, but I really feel good. Do you believe that humans have a connection to the earth that we need to get back to? I think we have a connection to ourselves. We need to connect with our brothers and sisters to make their lives better too. The earth of course is our spiritual guide, and is getting mad at us. ThatвЂ™s why weвЂ™re having tsunamis and earthquakes and all that kind of stuff. It seems kind of like an immune system response from a planet trying to heal itself. Well we just passed seven billion people recently on this planet. IsnвЂ™t that something? Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden in I Dream of Jeannie. YouвЂ™re a funny guy! Well especially when I get down to Texas and they want to talk about politics. You canвЂ™t talk about politics anymore. People get so upset. I go to a party down there and theyвЂ™ll ask me a political question. I say, вЂњIвЂ™m sorry. I only talk about sex, drugs and rock and roll!вЂќ What do you try to teach your kids and grandkids about life and just being human? Compassion is a learned response. ThereвЂ™s a potential in everyone to have that compassion. Try to keep compassion and be helpful to people. Have a positive outlook in life. ThatвЂ™s my thing. My personal motto is вЂњDonвЂ™t worry. Be happy. Feel good.вЂќ It works, you know. [Larry pauses as his granddaughter suddenly enters the room] Wow! My granddaughterвЂ™s here! I havenвЂ™t seen her in six months! I have five granddaughters. SheвЂ™s the oldest. What a big coincidence that she shows up right as we ask about your grandkids! Yeah, and sheвЂ™s coming over to give me a kiss right now! Can we ask her what she thinks the most important thing that her granddad has taught her? [Larry now speaks to granddaughter.] Ok, IвЂ™m having an interview here on the phone. What do you think the most important thing is that your grandfather has taught you? [Granddaughter answers: вЂњDonвЂ™t worry, be happy, feel good!вЂќ] ThatвЂ™s awesome! Larry, what is your general attitude towards life these days? Be as compassionate as you can. Try to help your brothers and sisters. As you get older, people get cranky. Trying to keep a sense of humor is the most important thing I think you can do. Also rememberвЂ¦ DonвЂ™t worry, be happy, feel good and pass it on! When you reflect on your life, what are some of the вЂњhappiestвЂќ moments? Getting married to a wonderful womanвЂ¦ Having kids was wonderful. Having grandchildren is pretty good too. You can be a grandfather and not have to be the bad guy. You can just let them have fun. Solar power makes me happy. It makes me happy to see people that I can make happy. What age do you feel like in your mind? Sixteen... I havenвЂ™t changed at all since I was sixteen. I have the same mindset, but a little more compassionate. What do you see in the faces of random people in public who notice you? Recognition. You know, for such a bastard, J.R.вЂ™s loved by a lot of people. Well they loved to hate him. A lot of men want to be him. A lot of women want to get a hold of him and change him of course. What is that sixteen-year-old mindset? Oh you know, regular oldвЂ¦ sex, drugs and rock and roll! :laughs: For more information on Larry and Dallas: The Next Generation visit: larryhagman.com t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m May/June 2012 15 M AY/JUNE 2 012 M AY/JUNE 2 012 With the Grandkids Top 8 Places To Go! 1. Cavanaugh Flight Museum 4572 Claire Chennault Street Addison, TX 75001 (972) 380-8800 Spend an afternoonВ immersed in this historically compelling museum. Since 1993, The Cavanaugh Flight Museum, a nonprofit organization, has been educating and promoting aviation heritage. The museumВ staff restores, operates, and maintains these oldВ В planes, keepingВ them in excellent condition. Your grandchildren will seeВ famous war aircrafts, such as the German Me-109, P-51 Mustang, and the Sopwith Camel.В When your visit is over,В you and your grandchildren canВ meet the mechanics who maintain these incredible pieces. The museum is also equipped with an outdoor picnic area, aviation art gallery, and gift shop. 2. KIMBALL ART MUSEUM FAMILY FESTIVALS 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76107 (817) 332-8451 A great to start to your grandchildвЂ™s appreciation for art is at the Kimbell Art Museum. For 35 years, the Kimbell has been bringing an intimate but beautiful collection of 350 art pieces to Fort Worth. Be sure to check out the Family Festivals, which take place every Saturday. You and your grandkids will hear storytelling, and work together on art projects that relate to the museumвЂ™s world-class exhibits and collections, which include antiquities, PreColumbian and Picasso, among many others. 3. Legends of the Game Baseball Museum and Stadium Tour 1000 Ballpark Way Arlington, TX 76011 (817) 273-5600 To see some baseball with your grandkids in the off-season, you can take them to the Legends of the Game Baseball Museum and Stadium Tour at the ballpark and show them about how the game was played when you were a kid. Lots of memorabilia and interactive activities. 4. Museum of Nature and Science 3535 Grand Avenue Dallas, TX 75210 (214) 428-5555 One of the best things you can do as a grandparent is instill in your grandchildrenвЂ™s minds a curiosity about the world around them. A great place to do this is at the Museum of Nature and Science. You and the grands will have a good time looking at the dinosaurs, fossils and even a big meteorite that fell from the sky right here in Dallas County. But leave plenty of time to check out the planetarium and its state-of-the-art, overhead digital projection of the galaxies. Far out. 5. Dallas Heritage Village 1515 South Harwood Street Dallas, TX 75215 (214) 428-5448 Show your grandkids what life was like before the Xbox at the Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park. Right near modern downtown Dallas, Old City Park is a place where time has stopped in the mid-1800s. You can interact with live human beings (called interpreters) who dress, act, and talk as if they stepped out of a history book. See a blacksmith work, talk to the bartender in an old saloon, or tour historic homes. 6. Wild About HarryвЂ™s Frozen Custard and Hot Dog 3113 Knox Street Dallas, TX 75205 (214) 520-3113 If youвЂ™re treating hungry grandkids to something their mother hardly ever lets them eat, take them to Wild About HarryвЂ™s Frozen Custard and Hot Dogs. Kids dig the lively atmosphere and HarryвЂ™s fresh made frozen custard recipe. The delicious hot dogs, served as plain or as dressed up as you like, will be something you can appreciate as well 7. Dallas ChildrenвЂ™s Theater 5938 Skillman Street Dallas, TX 75231 (214) 740-0051 Dallas is home to one of the finest childrenвЂ™s theaters in the U.S. The Dallas ChildrenвЂ™s Theater has a full season of shows for young kids, teens and everyone in between. Their website lets you know for what ages a particular show is appropriate. Some of the stories recently brought to life include: The Velveteen Rabbit, James and the Giant Peach, and Sleeping Beauty. 8. Dallas Summer Musicals 909 First Avenue Dallas, TX 75210 214-565-1116 ThereвЂ™s a reason Broadway musicals are massively popular вЂ” theyвЂ™re super entertaining. Take your grandchild out for some songs and dance of epic proportions. Dallas Summer Musicals give you and your family a chance to catch some of BroadwayвЂ™s latest hits right here in the metroplex. Figure out the family friendliest they have to offer (thereвЂ™s always something), and youвЂ™re sure to give your grandkids a fabulous gift. www.grandparents.com/gp/events/dallas. html CAMPS FOR KIDS CHECK OUT WWW.NORTHTEXASKIDS.COM Top 6 Websites to Visit! 1. PickYourOwn.org Who wouldnвЂ™t want to spend a day outdoors, picking ripe, delicious fruit with their grandchildren? Now, thanks to Pick Your Own, you can find any of the hundreds of PYO farms and orchards across the U.S. with just the click of a button. Search by your state and region, and youвЂ™ll get contact information, exact locations, and lists of the produce thatвЂ™s in season. ThatвЂ™s not all вЂ“ Pick Your Own also has links for pumpkin patches, corn mazes, Christmas tree lots and more. Happy picking! 2. Hubblesite.org www.hubblesite.org/gallery/album/entire/ hires/true/ It doesnвЂ™t matter if your grandchildren are future astronauts, or if theyвЂ™re struggling to pass their science classes вЂ“ this breathtaking gallery of planets, stars, galaxies, and various stellar explosions will keep them riveted to their computer screens. The Hubble telescope has been collecting the images ever since its 1990 launch, and theyвЂ™re as thought-provoking as they are beautiful. Use them to start conversations about the Milky Way, or as pretty desktop wallpaper. Fort Worth Museum of Science & History ITвЂ™S GREAT BEING GRAND! The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is extraordinary place for all ages, but especially for grandparents and their grandchildren. Time at the Museum can provide a lifetime of wonderful memories for you and your grandchildren. Our staff experts вЂ“ many of whom are grandparents themselves вЂ“ are pleased to offer the following suggestions to help fill your experience with delight. 1600 Gendy Street Fort Worth, TX 76107 (817) 255-9300 16 May/June 2012 t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m May/June 2012 16 M AY/JUNE 2 012 EVENTS 3. Insanewiches.com http://www.insanewiches.com/?p=808 You can use the Internet to do good deeds. You can use the Internet for important personal business. But mostly, the Internet is great for looking at cool stuff with your grandkids, like the creative lunches at Insanewiches. Made Webfamous by the Rubix Cubewich, a threedimensional enigma of meat and cheese, the site is a treasure trove of fun and inventive sandwich photos. Since itвЂ™s all about inspiration, there are no recipes included, but one look at the Giftwich, the Dadwich, or the cleverly assembled Swine NвЂ™ Cheese and youвЂ™ll start stocking up on cold cuts. 4. Kiva.org http://www.kiva.org/about Giving to charities is good. Wondering how your money is being used is bad. ThatвЂ™s one reason why microlending sites like Kiva, which allow you to donate directly to individuals, have become so popular in the last few years. вЂњKiva works with microfinance institutions on five continents to provide loans to people without access to traditional banking systems,вЂќ reads the non-profit organizationвЂ™s official site. Those loans, which can be for as little as $25, help entrepreneurs across the globe begin sustainable businesses, from bookstores to small farms. With a 98.7 percent repay rate and more than 500,000 people funded in 60 different countries, Kiva is a wonderful way to make a difference. 5. Khanacademy.org www.khanacademy.org/ Imagine a website containing videos that cover every conceivable school subject, from simple arithmetic to the polymerization of alkenes with acid. With more than 2,400 clips placing special emphasis on math, science, and SAT and GMAT prep, Khan Academy is that website. вЂњA not-for-profit with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education to anyone anywhere,вЂќ itвЂ™s everything your grandkids ever wanted to know, without that $40,000 university bill. 6. Any Soldier.com www.anysoldier.com/ If you read the papers or watch 24-hour news networks, youвЂ™d never know the U.S. remains engaged in two ongoing wars. The media seems to have forgotten that thousands of American soldiers are still deployed overseas, away from their friends and loved ones. Any Soldier was started in 2003 by the Horn family to bring 17 May/June 2012 t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m those enlisted men and women a little relief via letters and care packages. Simply visit their site to learn how to get involved. And if youвЂ™re interested in pitching in for a specific branch, try AnyMarine, AnyAirman, AnySailor, or AnyCoastGuardsman. or something outdoors. ItвЂ™s a great season for turning the kids on to helping others less fortunate. 7. Build a birdhouse. Read more: http:// www.grandparents. com/gp/content/ expert-advice/youyour-grandchildren/ article/bestfamily-websites. html#ixzz1relRZQrI Top 20 Simple Pleasures 1. Plant flowers or vegetables in your garden or in a window box. Get kid-size tools and let the grandchildren get dirty. 2. Spread out an old sheet on the grass and paint your hearts out. 3. Tour your local firehouse. Call ahead to make arrangements; ask if your grandchild will be allowed to climb on a fire truck or sit inside and steer. 4. Take a walk around your neighborhood, picking up interesting stones and leaves as you go. Then make a natural sculpture in the backyard. If you donвЂ™t have a backyard, make the sculpture in a parkвЂ™s grassy area. 5. Take photos of each other posing at local landmarks. 6. Find volunteer opportunities either helping people out of the heat that high-pitched, piercing whistle. If that doesnвЂ™t work, try two blades. 14. Have a board-game tournament on the lawn. 15. Name the constellations visible in the night sky or look up and view the next lunar eclipse or meteorite shower. For extra points, borrow a reference book from your local library to guide you along. 8. Set up a lemonade stand. Make unusual flavors like apple lemonade and pineapple lemonade along with the traditional favorite. 9. Introduce the grandkids to lobster. Have a burger handy for when they freak out. 10. Go to a farmerвЂ™s market, making a game out of finding one item for each letter of the alphabet (apples, broccoli, carrots, etc.) 11. Browse a garage sale, giving your grandchild a few dollars to spend. 12. Get yourselves to a county fair and do as much as you can. Enter a pie-eating contest, strong-man challenge, and go on the bumper cars. Forget the cholesterol and donвЂ™t forget the funnel cake. 13. Pluck a thin, flat blade of grass. Stick one end between the tips of your thumbs and the other between your thumb heels. Straighten your thumbs out gradually until the grass is taut, pucker up and blow so that the air makes the grass vibrate, producing 16. Get the schedule for local outdoor concerts and theatre and bring the grandchildren. shakespeare in the park not your speed? The boss is on tour, too! 17. The longest days of the year are a great time to teach preschoolers how to tell time. Better yet, make a sundial. 18. Go camping вЂ” your local woods, a scenic campsite, Вyour backyard. 19. Invite neighbors over for a high tea. Have grandkids involved in invitations and baking. 20. Sit in a hammock and swing for a while вЂ“ sharing stories and your love. t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m May/June 2012 17 SP ORTS Stars 2011-12: Highs, Lows, In-Betweens; Gulutzan Brings New Attitude by Bo Carter Metroport Meals On Wheels Provides Our Neighbors With: вЂў Meals-Hot,fresh,nutritious mealsdeliveredeveryweekdayto thehomesofseniorsandothers needinghelp. вЂў Friendship-Compassionate, volunteerdriverstaketimetovisit witheachrecipientontheirroutes. вЂў Independence-Ourservices allowseniorsandotherstoremain livingintheirownhomes. вЂў Dignity-MMOWoperates independentlyoffederalandstate funding;servicesavailable,without redtape,regardlessofabilitytopay. вЂў Security-Daily,personalcontact offerspeace-of-mindandreassures distantfamilymembers. Ifyouorsomeoneyouknow livesinNortheastTarrant, SouthernDentonorSouthern WiseCounty,callMMOWtoday toseehowwe/youcanhelp. 817-491-1141 www.metroportmow.org POBox204 Roanoke,TX 76262 18 May/June 2012 t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m The Dallas Stars were so close and yet-so-far in the 2011-12 NHL race for the playoffs. Something tells even the most casual fan that under returning head coach Glen Gulutzan and new owner Tom Gaglardi things are going to improve even more in 2012-13. The 1999 Stanley Cup champion franchise when it played at good old (and now long gone) Reunion Arena is on its way back after missing the 2012 playoffs by two points last April. Gulutzan, a non-nonsense younger mentor with a penchant for the game from his youthful days in Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan. Coming from a family of teachers, he also studied education at the University of Saskatchewan and has parlayed his skills into one of the NHLвЂ™s top coaches in terms of fundamental hockey. While the Stars finished 42-35-5 in 2011-12, it was equally better in the win column with six fewer ties and much more solid defense than the previous campaign. The most recent squad allowed 10 less goals under the steady tending of standout netminder and nine-year NHL veteran Kari Lehtonen with some nifty penalty killing, especially on home ice. The head coach in his typical fashion pulled no punches throughout the 2011-12 campaign and sees a glimmer of hope for 2012-13 with some key draft picks, free-agent signings and offseason acquisitions. вЂњGuys are accountable,вЂќ the first-year NHL coach explained. вЂњThey know what our identity is; theyвЂ™re hard-working and defenseminded. We want to be hard to play against.вЂќ The Stars accomplished just that in the early stages of вЂ™11-12 before some costly injuries placed large dents in the starting lineup. The team jumped out to a 6-1 start under GulutzanвЂ™s steady gaze and patient teaching, slipped to 25-21-1 at the end of January when captain Mike Ribeiro missed seven games with an injury, and then suffered through a patch where goalie Lehtonen missed several of the 22 games when he was absent due to illness or injury. Captain Brenden Morrow also was out for 25 games with injuries. When standouts such as Ribeiro, Morrow and Lehtonen were healthy, the Stars were almost indestructible on the ice. вЂњWe wonвЂ™t make any excuses for our play when people were injured,вЂќ explained the head coach. вЂњWe did not play our best hockey in some of those games, thatвЂ™s for sure. I was happy that we got our game back in order and started playing well later in the year.вЂќ вЂњThey take losses pretty hard,вЂќ he noted of his players, вЂњand they want to rebound well. ThatвЂ™s the sign of a good character team: that they donвЂ™t lose back-to-back.вЂќ Besides better team attitudes and gameto-game consistency, Gulutzan saw some high-powered offense from standouts such as Loui Ericksson (70 points, 26 goals, 44 assists), Ribeiro (63 points) Jamie Benn (63 points), goal-scoring leader (35) Michael Ryder, and Morrow (rugged defense and 26 points). вЂњWe have the nucleus to get back into the playoffs,вЂќ he continued, вЂњand I hope our crowds are going to be big and loud and continue to energize the team next season.вЂќ With the intense and energetic Glen Gulutzan calling the shots, there is a strong feeling in many quarters that the rejuvenated Stars can climb well past the вЂњPlayoff EightвЂќ and into the upper echelon of the NHL for years to come. TR AVEL Some Travel Discount Ideas: you 50 percent off charges for expanded amenities, such as camping, swimming or boat launching. Amtrak gives a 15 percent discount to riders who are 62 or older and regularly offers bigger breaks on particular routes. Early this spring, for example, senior passengers traveling along the New England coast got a 50 percent break on fares. Eurail offers senior passes to travelers 60 or older in various countries; as of this writing, discounts were available in Ireland and Romania. Greyhound takes 5 percent off the price of unrestricted fares for passengers 62 or older. I f youвЂ™re retired (or working part-time near retirement), you may have one obvious advantage: You can make last-minute plans, travel during the week or take off-peak vacations far more easily than younger adults. Your best bet is to remain flexible about the timing of a trip, use an online engine to compile available deals, and only then call the most attractive airlines or hotels to find out if better offers are available for seniors. We recommend Road Scholar www.roadscholar.org (800-454-5768) a program run by the nonprofit Elderhostel that sets up educational guided tours for seniors. Road Scholar programs include single-day excursions, cruises, small-group Road Scholar trips and grandparents grandchildren travel. And the organization is wooing boomers in an effort to reduce the average age of its customers, which was 73 in 2009. Consider the America the Beautiful Senior Pass http://store.usgs.gov/pass/ senior.html (888-467-2757), formerly the Golden Age Passport, to be the single best travel deal in the country. If you re 62 or older, this pass lets you, plus up to three other adults and any number of children traveling in your vehicle, get into national parks, forests, monument grounds and recreation areas. It costs just $10, and it never expires. The senior pass also gives Sources: Peter Keating , www.smartmoney.com, Travel Discounts for Seniors: How to Cash In - Smartmoney .com www.cheapflights.com, Senior Traveler Discounts http://store.usgs.gov/pass/senior.html, America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. CLOSER TO HOME FORT WORTH вЂ“ MAYFEST May 3 - May 6 Features live entertainment, arts and crafts, food and more. Trinity Park. Phone: 817-332-1055 CANTON вЂ“ FIRST MONDAY TRADE DAYS May 3 - 6, 31 - June 3, 28 - July 1, August 2 - 5: First Monday Trade Days Phone: (877) 462-7467, (903) 567-1849 www.visitcantontx.com Largest trade days event in the nation includes more than 7,000 vendors on 400 acres. On I-20 in Canton from exits 523, 526, 527 or 528. throughout town and at the Historic Onion Shed, 151 S. Main St. Phone: (214) 782-9678 www.swca-inc.com Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Drive. WINNSBORO вЂ“ SPRING FESTIVAL May 12 -May 13 Winnsboro, Texas - 115 E. Elm 7th Annual, Arts, Crafts, Food & Music w/ Raiderette, Legends of Crossroads Estimated attendees-1500 (903) 342-5267 ADDISON вЂ“ SONGWRITER SATURDAYS June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Phone: (972) 450-2851 www.addisontexas.net Begins at 8 p.m. Beckert Park, 5 044 Addison Circle Drive FARMERSVILLE вЂ“ YARDS AND YARDS OF YARD SALES June 2: Phone: (972) 782-6533, (972) 784-6846 www.farmersvilletx.com Features a plethora of yard and garage sales DENISON June 9 вЂ“ D-DAY CELEBRATION Phone: (903) 464-4452 www.cityofdenison.com Bruce Hoff portrays Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower during the ceremony, which includes time for the audience to have an вЂњopen conversationвЂќ and ask questions about EisenhowerвЂ™s life and career as both general and president. Hours are 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. Eisenhower Birthplace, 609 S. Lamar Ave. FORT WORTH вЂ“ TRINITY SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL June 12 - July 1 Phone: (817) 257-7625 www.trinityshakes.org Features professional, live stage performances of вЂњThe Merchant of VeniceвЂќ and вЂњThe Merry Wives of WindsorвЂќ presented in repertory. Ed Landreth Hall at TCU, 2800 S. University Dr. GRAPEVINE вЂ“ REDS, WHITES AND YOU WINE TRAIL June 30 Phone: (817) 488-6789 www.grapevinewinetrail.com Visitors can taste three varieties of wines from each on the six wineries on the Grapevine Wine Trail and enjoy food and other offerings. Looking for a wonderful getaway in the beautiful Texas Hill Country? VISIT JUNCTION RIVERS WINERY! MESQUITE вЂ“ SOUTHWEST CERAMIC ASSOCIATION CERAMIC AND CRAFT SHOW May 4 - 5 & RESALE CONSIGNMENT Featuring delicious handmade wines, high quality bistro foods and a big Texas welcome. E XCLUSIVELY B ENEFITING M ETROPORT M EALS O N W HEELS * Home Furnishings * Home Decor * WomenвЂ™s Fashion Clothing & Accessories Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 432 N Hwy 377 * Roanoke, Texas 817-490-0191 www.sadiesupscale.com Junction Rivers Winery 210 N. 6th Street Junction, TX 76849 325-446-2600 JunctionRiversWinery.com Open Thursday and Friday: 2pm - 10pm Saturday: 12pm - 10pm Sunday: 5pm - 10pm Find us on Facebook & Twitter facebook.com/JunctionRiversWinery twitter.com/JunctionRivers Consignment by appointment only. t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m May/June 2012 19 M AY/JUNE 2 012 Reviewed by: Harriet P. Gross The CopyRighter H ow can young children learn and understand what a whole lifetime is all about? Lynn Weiss makes it happen with her new book. Simple, wholesome words and appealing stick-figure drawings carry its profound title message for all ages: вЂњI Like Company.вЂќ An educator specialilzing in child development, author Weiss realized, both from her studies and from mothering her own sons, that вЂњadult-child bonding is the most important requirement for la sting healthy growth.вЂќ What can promote healthy bonding better than an adult reading to a child? And what can be better to read than a storybook about liking the company of other people throughout life, from prebirth to the senior years? Ms. WeissвЂ™s book was born not too long after her children, with the idea of 2 0 May/June 2012 t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m an infant liking the company of mama from the inside, even before entering the world. As her boys grew, so did the evolving story of liking more and more kinds of company: while being held -being rocked in a cradle or in daddyвЂ™s lap -- being with friends, and teachers, and grandparents as well as with mom and dad. This universal story is also a very personal one: Ms. Weiss makes her own life come alive as a happy lesson for children by carrying the tale into adulthood and through marriage, having children, watching them grow and go off on their own, and finally, becoming a grandparent. And always, at every stage, the emphasis is repeated: itвЂ™s good to have company. вЂњI Like Company,вЂќ meant for children 18 months to five years of age and their caregivers, has the very special feature of being bilingual, with English and Spanish sharing every page. And it is endorsed by readers at every life stage and level, from Ph.D.s to first-graders. It is available at Amazon.com or online from the publisher, http://KohoPono.com. 2012 Harvest the Bounty of Your Career . Deborah F Windrum with art by Michele Renee Ledoux. Axiom Action, 2009. ISBN: 139780980109023. H arvest the bounty of your career is a thoughtful book made beautiful with art by Michele Renee Ledoux. Windrum uses the metaphor of a tree to take anyone through the journey of discovering her encore career or adventure. She guides you to the harvesting of what you have sown by asking you to examine your roots, branches, fruits, and seeds. The book is intended for women in the autumn of their lives who are ready to evaluate their past and plan for their future. The seed for the book was planted by Deborah and her friend Susan Anthes when they began piloting workshops on retirement. Windrum says, вЂњThe bounty is a complex of results and outcomes, both more inner or personally felt and more outer or socially recognized by others.вЂќ She considers a womanвЂ™s career to be more often a spiral or circular than linear. You will find, at the end of each chapter a multitude of exercises and considerations which will deepen your experience. She suggests you chose those which appeal to you. What kind of relationships have you had in your career? How have you benefited from experienced colleagues? Have you mentored others? How will you celebrate your accomplishments? Might you consider a parting ritual? вЂњвЂ¦ consider how much change is occurring around us in every moment, but so slowly that it defies our sense, until we arrive at a marker of time that renders it discernable.вЂќ Windrum draws us to decisions by asking us to consider the sum of our actions. One of the last few chapters is about the seasons of womanhood in general. Instead of using maiden, mother and crone, she has chosen to use maiden, maker, maven and muse which upon reading will make sense to any modern woman. Another chapter suggests ways for us to present this work to a group. I found her question sets by chapter and theme to be provocative and useful. Lastly, Windrum leaves us with a comprehensive list of books including some about the physiology of trees. M AY/JUNE 2 012 Universal Design By Adam Mandel Q: My husband had a stroke and now uses a wheelchair. What can we do to make the house more wheelchair friendly? A: We have a lot of clients who use wheelchairs or walkers. They find that their homes are very difficult to navigate, particularly the bathroom. In the bathroom, there are a lot of options to improve safety and accessibility. We often create вЂњcurblessвЂќ showers. These are showers that allow you to walk or roll in without going over a step. We either convert an existing shower or remove a bathtub and turn it into an accessible shower. In addition to the great functionality, these showers look beautiful and contemporary and will never remind anyone of a nursing home or hospital. Another convenience in the bathroom is an accessible vanity. They have knee space under the sink so they can be used by both a standing or seated person. We often use granite tops and beautiful woods so they look great and allow our clients easy access to perform everyday activities like brushing teeth and shaving. Our discussion of the bathroom is not complete without a mention of вЂњcomfort heightвЂќ toilets. They are a few inches higher than normal toilets and are much easier to use. Our clients love them and are amazed at how much difference a few inches make. In the rest of the house, we look at access and flooring. Most homes have steps at all of the entrances. There are a variety of ramp solutions to allow safe entry into the home. When considering flooring, be aware that carpet is often difficult for wheelchairs and walkers. We recommend wood floors or tile. Adam Mandel owns Independent Living Design, a remodeling company that specializes in home modifications for mature adults, people with disabilities and anyone who wants a beautiful, accessible home. He can be reached at 214-505-6051 or AMandel@ILDdfw.com . The company website is www.ILDdfw.com. We Are All In This Together By Daniel Bradburry L ast month, I had the pleasure and opportunity of assisting a well-travelled gentleman with his Gmail account. After a short session of identifying and resolving his issue, we sat down for a lengthy conversation in his living room, which turned out to be one of the more enjoyable experiences I have had in recent years. At the end of the meeting, I think it would be fair to say that I was as much in awe of his life experience as he was of mine. It was something that he said which really surprised me, although I have always known it to be true: often times the вЂ�computer illiterateвЂ™ are embarrassed to seek out assistance or advice. I find myself completely agreeing with his statement, although it need not happen. Upon graduating from academia, I chose my path in life вЂ“ the professional vector that would sustain me and my family. When I allocated my lifeвЂ™s pursuits to IT, I also excluded myself from other career paths that could benefit my community. I am quite proud of the direction I chose in life, but donвЂ™t ask me to build a fence or tar a roof. If you want your house burned down IвЂ™ll gladly come over and cook for you, and IвЂ™ll be right over to fix your plumbing if youвЂ™ve always wondered how it feels to have a flooded home. In our society, we each play a part contributing to not only our own financial stability, but to the overall community as well. I need each of you to do what you do, just as much as this gentleman needed me for my particular skills. There is no shame in asking an expert for help, and I am glad to lend it, just as I am comfortable in asking any of you for the same. I implore each of you to not be a stranger to each other. As they say, вЂ�with age comes wisdomвЂ™, but in these eyes itвЂ™s something more. With age comes the enviable pride of a life well-lived, and an indelible legacy of lives touched for the better. DonвЂ™t be constrained by your fear of technology, see your lack of knowledge as an opportunity to make new connections. Daniel Bradburry is the owner of McKinney IT, an onsite PC services company that serves the needs of residential and small business customers in the DFW area. He can be reached at 214-663-4452, or by email at Daniel@mckinneyit.com. Visit his website at www.mckinneyit.com t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m May/June 2012 21 M AY/JUNE 2 012 Aaaachoo! вЂ“ Are you ready for spring allergies? T his year it seems like much of the United States has skipped over winter and jumped straight to spring. While most people welcome the longer days, blooming flowers and budding trees, for allergy sufferers this time of year also means itchy eyes, coughing, sneezing, and a runny nose. It is estimated that 35 million Americans suffer from spring allergies triggered by the release of pollen from those beautiful flowers and trees. While there is no cure for seasonal allergies, there are ways to combat them and be more comfortable during this season. The first step is to become a weather watcher so you know when pollen counts will be at their highest. Windy days are typically more difficult for allergy sufferers because pollen is carried through the air on the breeze. Rainy days, however, typically lower the pollen count because the water washes the allergens away. Thankfully, April showers do bring May flowers вЂ“ and allergy relief! Also remember to keep your windows closed during the spring months to avoid bringing pollen inside your home. For some people, spring allergies are a minor inconvenience that can be easily managed with over-thecounter (OTC) medications such as antihistamines, decongestants, nasal spray and eye drops. But be mindful that some antihistamines can cause sleepiness, so be cautious when taking them during the day. If your symptoms remain severe and the OTC remedies arenвЂ™t helping, 2 2 May/June 2012 t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m consider talking to your doctor about allergy testing. This process will allow you to find out what in the spring air youвЂ™re allergic to, whether thatвЂ™s mold, tree pollen, or a type of flower. If your sinus problems are causing headaches and constant congestion, you might also want to make an appointment with an ear, nose, and throat specialist (ENT) at Methodist McKinney Hospital who can check to see if youвЂ™re suffering from a condition known as chronic sinusitis, or a sinus infection. Both surgical and non-surgical treatments are available for sinusitis. Many of the ENT services at Methodist McKinney Hospital can be performed on a convenient outpatient basis. These procedures include closed reduction nasal fractures, nasal septal reconstruction, nasal/sinus reconstruction, surgical perforations of the eardrum and ear tube insertion, removal of the thyroid gland and surgical or cosmetic shaping of the nose. ENT doctors also treat injuries to the jaw, face and nose and cancer of the ears, throat, face or neck For more information, please contact the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialists at Methodist McKinney Hospital. Methodist McKinney Hospital вЂў 8000 W. Eldorado Parkway McKinney, Texas 75070 вЂў (972) 569-2700 www.methodistmckinneyhospital. com Joints are replaceable, life is not. Methodist McKinney Hospital specializes in diagnosing and treating joint pain. Our experienced team explores the least invasive treatments first, such as physical therapy, medications and pain management. However should you need surgery, you can take comfort knowing that Methodist McKinney Hospital is a leader in joint replacement surgery. вЂў Our world-class team of physicians are pioneers in their field bringing you the most advanced medical treatment available вЂў A personalized approach to care means the areaвЂ™s finest physicians and support staff will ensure you are our highest priority вЂў Our comfortable atmosphere ensures the highest level of compassionate care in a family-centered environment Why wait? Get back to to the life you love. Call (972) 569-2700 Visit www.mmhorthopedics.com DonвЂ™t let joint pain slow you down. M AY/JUNE 2 012 Dallas Area Agency on Aging Benefits Counseling Locations 2012 F or Help With Questions Regarding Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Long Term Care Issues and Other Public Benefits for the 60+ Population of Dallas County. Concord Senior Center; 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas, TX 75237 (214) 331-8522 ext. 260 9:00am вЂ“ 12:00 noon June 8 , Sept.14, Dec. 14 Duncanville Senior Center 206 James Collins Blvd Duncanville, TX 75116 (972) 780-5073 9:00am вЂ“ 12:00noon May 21, July 16, Sept.17, Nov. 19 Hutchins Senior Center 500 W. Hickman; Hutchins, TX 75141 (972) 225-1032 9:00am - 12:00noon May 23, July 25, Sept. 26, Nov. 28 Irving-Heritage Senior Activity Center 200 S. Jefferson; Irving, TX 75060 (972) 721-2496 9:00am вЂ“ 12:00noon May 2, July 3, Sept. 5, Nov. 7 Elmwood-King New Beginning Senior Center 1315 Berkley; Dallas, TX 75224 (214) 330-7144 9:00am вЂ“ 12:00noon July 16, Oct. 15 Mesquite-Goodbar Senior Center 3000 Concord; Mesquite, TX 75150 (972) 279-6881 9:00am вЂ“ 12:00noon June 28, Aug. 15, Oct. 17, Dec. 19 Pleasant Grove Senior Center 7224 Umphress; Dallas, TX 75217 (214) 398-5215 9:00am вЂ“ 12:00noon July 25, Oct. 24 Richardson Older Adult Program 820 W. 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Although Social Security is now the foundation of most seniorsвЂ™ retirement, at the time of enactment, it was a controversial program that was viewed as a step toward socialism. In 1965, Congress enacted Medicare and Medicaid as part of the Social Security Act, and passed the Older Americans Act to provide social services to people over age 60 through a variety of programs focused on allowing seniors to remain independent longer. Currently, more than 8 million Americans receive support each year from these programs, which include such vital programs as Meals on Wheels. Surprisingly, the Older Americans Act expired in 2011 and the programs thereunder have continued only because funds were already appropriated in the current budget. At a time when 10,000 Americans are turning 65 each day for the next 19 years, it is important to pay close attention to the possible expiration of and changes to the programs relied on by our senior population. Lori Leu is an Elder Law attorney with the right blend of compassion and experience to help you and your family with all of your advance planning needs. Secure Your Future Today Long-term care planning involves some of the most important choices and decisions you will ever make. When you or a loved one are ready to plan for the future, Lori Leu will guide you through the process to make sure your needs will be met and your wishes will be honored. More vital changes for seniors are found in the latest budget that recently passed out of the House of Representatives and included ending Medicare as a feefor-service system and replacing it with a premium-support subsidy, cutting more than $700 billion from Medicaid, and cutting other programs that affect seniors, including food stamps. Some refer to the proposed Medicare private system as a вЂњvoucherвЂќ program, under which seniors would be given vouchers to purchase health insurance in the public arena. This could be a disadvantage for many seniors, who find themselves in the group of insureds who are at higher risk for health care expenses. Health care and other benefits for seniors will be a political focal point for the foreseeable future, so seniors need to be involved in that discussion. Few legislators have experienced any of the daily frustrations felt by many seniors. DonвЂ™t allow your opinions to be limited by political sound bites found in e-mail strings and Internet hyperbole. Be part of the process. Learn the issues and share your opinions with other seniors and your elected representatives. Lori Leu and Erin Peirce are Elder Law attorneys with Lori A. Leu & Associates in Plano, Texas. They can be reached at 972-996-2540. LOOK A BRAND NEW FRESH & INTERACTIVE WEBSITE FOR Lori Leu is a graduate of Harvard Law School with more than twenty years of legal experience. 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Tomorrow, I will attend his funeral. How do we recognize that moment when we will never see someone again? I canвЂ™t say that we were close friends, but we worked together and had common goals for the group we serve. If I had known I would never see him again, I would have been a little kinder and spent Call to learn more about a few more minutes with him and told our GrandchildrenвЂ™s him what a fine person I thought he was. How can we capture the essence of that Colorado Getaway moment when itвЂ™s the last time we will 800-433-5335. spend with another human being? Visit us online to view our IвЂ™ve thought about this a lot lately. Recently one of the more robust residents 2012 tour destinations. of my community passed while on w w w. d a n d i p e r t t o u r s . c o m vacation. No health problem here; just here one day and gone the next. I wish together in college, some of which I still вЂњKeep in touchвЂќ (this was way before I had known the last time I said hello to have. What would I say to her now? him in the hallway would be the last time email or cell phones!) If I saw them now, DDT 26562 Grandparents trip card.indd 1 9:54 AM вЂњI wish I had known then 4/19/12 that I would I would want to resume the conversation I would ever see him. He had such vigor never see you again and that you were where we left off and absorb their life and a twinkle in his eye. I will miss him one of the best friends anyone can haveвЂќ. in the years since we last saw each and wish I could have told him so. I would also wish her well on her journey. other. For most, I will never have this This thought isnвЂ™t just for folks It would be so helpful to know in opportunity. passing away. There are friends from advance when that final moment is I have tried using the alumni office high school and college who I havenвЂ™t occurring. I would take a little more time and Facebook and Linked In to reach seen since then. Friends from special some. Names change, people move about with this person, tell them how much places in my life that I would love to see they have meant to me and wish them and sometimes disappear by choice. again. If I had known the last time I saw safe travels. I would hold them close I learned that one of my best friends them would be the very last time, what even as they depart because we never in college moved to Ireland and has would I have said? I was much younger know when the last time is right now. never returned. 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Patients sit or lie in the hyperbaric chamber for prescribed periods, usually on a daily basis, until healing has sufficiently progressed. If you do not have a personal physician for ongoing preventative care, call the Dallas Regional Medical CenterвЂ™s Physician Referral Service at 972-6983789. For more information about wound care and hyperbaric services, contact the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center located on the campus of Dallas Regional Medical Center at 901 N. Galloway Ave, Suite 101, Mesquite, TX 75149 or call 214-660-2580. Do You Have... Antiques, Silver, China, Art and Collectibles Call Richard DeLoache (972) 904-9294 Serving Seniors with Honesty and Integrity вЂўCut toenails straight across at a length slightly longer than the tips of your toes. 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If you are a person with diabetes, good foot care becomes even more essential. вЂњMany people living with diabetes have some form of diabetic nerve damage which impairs the sensation of feeling in their feet,вЂќ said Shannon Payseur, M.D., co-medical director at the wound center. вЂњAbout 1 in 10 people with diabetes develop a foot ulcer at some stage.вЂќ www.zalconpharmacy.com t h e s e n i o r v o i c e .c o m May/June 2012 27 SERVING THE AREAвЂ™S SENIOR COMMUNITY SINCE 1972 Tarrant County College celebrates its 40th year of offering low-cost, self-improvement courses to our senior community. We offer a broad range of coursesвЂ”from poetry to pottery, investment counseling to tax preparation, a variety of dance classes to physical fitness, foreign language to creative writing and computer classes to travel and beyond. Select ANY NUMBER of courses of interestвЂ”all for $20 per term! 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