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Hearing Better p4

Estate Planning —Part 2 p8

Vision Health p12

Knowing: the Start of Being Healthy: 2 p16

Sarah Neuman Center takes first step to create a new model of care for elders in Westchester p18

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Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults. One in three

people older than 60 and half of those older than 85 have hearing loss. Hearing problems

can make it hard to understand and follow a doctor's advice, to respond to warnings, and

to hear doorbells and alarms. They can also make it hard to enjoy talking with friends and

family. All of this can be frustrating, embarrassing, and even dangerous.

Do I have a hearing problem?

Ask yourself the following questions. If you answer “yes” to three or more of thesequestions, you could have a hearing problem and may need to have your hearingchecked by a doctor:

Do I have a problem hearing on the telephone?Do I have trouble hearing when there is noise in the background?Is it hard for me to follow a conversation when two or more people talk at once?Do I have to strain to understand a conversation?Do many people I talk to seem to mumble (or not speak clearly)?Do I misunderstand what others are saying and respond inappropriately?Do I often ask people to repeat themselves?Do I have trouble understanding the speech of women and children?Do people complain that I turn the TV volume up too high?Do I hear a ringing, roaring, or hissing sound a lot?Do some sounds seem too loud?

What should I do?

Hearing problems are serious. The most important thing you can do if you think you

have a hearing problem is to go see a doctor. Your doctor may refer you to an otolaryn-

gologist (oh-toe-lair-in-GAH-luh-jist), a doctor who specializes in the ear, nose, and

throat. An otolaryngologist will try to find out why you have a hearing loss and offer

treatment options. He or she may also refer you to another hearing professional, an

audiologist (aw-dee-AH-luh-jist). An audiologist can measure your hearing. Sometimes

otolaryngologists and audiologists work together to find the treatment that is right

for you. If you need a hearing aid, an audiologist can help you find the right one.

Although children must be seen by a physician before they can be fitted for a hearing

aid, adults do not always see a physician. Adults who do not see a physician before

getting a hearing aid must sign a waiver.

Why am I losing my hearing?

Hearing loss happens for many reasons. Some people lose their hearing slowly as

they age. This condition is known as presbycusis (prez-buh-KYOO-sis). Doctors do not

know why presbycusis happens, but it seems to run in families. Another reason for

hearing loss may be exposure to too much loud noise. This condition is known as noise-

induced hearing loss. Many construction workers, farmers, musicians, airport workers,

tree cutters, and people in the armed forces have hearing problems because of too much

exposure to loud noise. Sometimes loud noise can cause a ringing, hissing, or roaring

sound in the ears, called tinnitus (tin-NY-tus).

Hearing loss can also be caused by a virus or bacteria, heart conditions or stroke,

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Your treatment will depend on your hearing problem, so some

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Hearing aids are tiny instruments you wear in or behind your ear.

They make sounds louder. Things sound different when you wear

a hearing aid, but an audiologist can help you get used to it.

To find the hearing aid that works best for you, you may have to try

more than one. Ask your audiologist whether you can have a trial

period with a few different hearing aids. You and your audiologist

can work together until you are comfortable.

Personal listening systems help you hear what you want to hear

while eliminating or lowering other noises around you. Some, called

auditory training systems and loop systems, make it easier for you to

hear someone in a crowded room or group setting. Others, such as FM

systems and personal amplifiers, are better for one-on-one conversations.

TV listening systems help you listen to the television or the radio

without being bothered by other noises around you. These systems

can be used with or without hearing aids and do not require you to

use a very high volume.

Direct audio input hearing aids are hearing aids that can be

plugged into TVs, stereos, microphones, auditory trainers, and

personal FM systems to help you hear better.

Telephone amplifying devices. Some telephones are made to

work with certain hearing aids. If your hearing aid has a “T”

switch, you can ask your telephone company about getting a

phone with an amplifying coil (T-coil). If your hearing aid is in

the “T” position, this coil is activated when you pick up the phone.

It allows you to listen at a comfortable volume and helps lessen

background noise. You can also buy a special type of telephone

receiver and other devices to make sounds louder on the phone.

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Will my beneficiaries' inheritance be taxed?

It depends on the circumstances. Assets left to your spouse (if he or she is a U.S.citizen) or any charitable organization will not be subject to estate tax. Assets left toanyone else—even your children—will be taxed if that portion of the estate totals morethan $5 million. In 2013, unless Congress changes the law, the exemption will drop to$1 million. For estates that approach or exceed these amounts, significant estate taxescan be saved by proper estate planning before your death or, for couples, before one ofyou dies.

In addition, while you are living, you can give away as much as $13,000 a year to eachof your children or to anyone else without incurring gift tax. You could also pay yourgrandchild’s college tuition or medical insurance premiums (or anyone’s tuition ormedical bills, for that matter) free of gift tax—but only if the payments are made directlyto the educational institution or medical provider.

Keep in mind that tax laws often change. And estate planning for tax purposes musttake into account not only estate and gift taxes, but also income, capital gains, propertyand generation-skipping taxes as well. Qualified legal advice about taxes and current taxlaw should be obtained from a competent lawyer during the estate planning process.

Are there other ways of leaving property?

Yes. Certain kinds of assets are transferred directly to the named beneficiaries.Such assets include:

Life insurance proceeds.

Qualified or non-qualified retirement plans, including 401(k) plans and IRAs.

Certain “trustee” bank accounts.

Transfer on death (or TOD) securities accounts.

Pay on death (or POD) assets, a common title on U.S. savings bonds.

Keep in mind that these beneficiary designations can have significant tax benefitsand consequences for your beneficiaries—and must be carefully coordinated with youroverall estate plan.

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estate planning

part two

Last month, Boomers & Beyond provided readers with an in-depth look at estate plans and the importance of them.Many understand that estate planning is something they should do, but they put it off as a task for another day. It may be difficult, but people should not

underestimate the importance of estate planning. Making a careful estate plan can save people's surviving loved ones a lot of hassle, heartache and money.Keep in mind, creating an estate plan often requires the help of an attorney. An experienced estate planning lawyer can review a person's assets,

discuss all of the options available and help the planner decide what works best with his or her situation and wishes.Below, is Part II of our look at estate planning:

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Benjamin Franklin, one of our Founding Fathers wrote: “wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it.” In harmony with this thought, we encourage our clients to enjoy the wealth they worked so hard to build. We want them to protect it of course, but not squander it. We urge them to live richly; to enjoy the golden years of retirement. In the end, true

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What happens if I become

unable to care for myself?

You can help determine what

will happen by making your

own arrangements in advance.

Through estate planning, you can

choose those who will care for

you and your estate if you ever

become unable to do so for your-

self. Just make sure that your

choices are documented in writ-

ing.

A power of attorney, for exam-

ple, is a written legal document

that gives another person the

right and authority to act on your

behalf. It can be limited to special

circumstances or it can be gen-

eral. That authority will end if

you become incapacitated—un-

less you have a durable power of

attorney. A durable power of at-

torney will remain in effect while

you are incapacitated. This

means that if you were suddenly

unable to handle your own af-

fairs, someone you trust—your

legal agent or attorney-in-fact—

could do so for you.

Or you might choose to set up

a springing power of attorney,

which would only become effec-

tive at a specified future date or

event (your loss of capacity, for

example).

You can authorize your agent

to simply pay your bills. (This is

usually a safer arrangement than

adding someone else’s name to

your bank account.) Or you can

empower your agent to handle

nearly all of your affairs. Your

agent, however, cannot take any-

thing of yours as a “gift” without

your specific written authoriza-

tion. These powers of attorney all

expire when you die.

Make sure that you understand

all of the terms before signing a

power of attorney. And be ab-

solutely certain that your chosen

agent is both capable and trust-

worthy. There are those who have

lost their life savings to un-

scrupulous agents—even to

agents who are family members.

If you set up a living trust, it is

the trustee who will provide the

necessary management of the as-

sets held in trust. In such a case,

you might consider setting up a

durable power of attorney for

property management as well to

handle limited financial transac-

tions and to deal with assets that

may not have been transferred to

your living trust.

With an advance health care

directive, you can also designate

someone to make health care de-

cisions for you in the event that

you become unable to do so for

yourself. In addition, this legal

document can contain your

wishes concerning such matters

as life-sustaining treatment and

other health care issues and in-

structions concerning organ do-

nation, disposition of remains

and your funeral. (You can re-

voke the directive at any time, as

long as you are still competent.)

Give copies to your health care

agent, alternate agent, doctor,

health plan representatives and

family. And if you are admitted to

a hospital or nursing home, take a

copy with you.

If you become unable to make

sound decisions or care for your-

self and you have not made any

such arrangements in advance, a

court could appoint a court-su-

pervised conservator to manage

your affairs and be responsible

for your care.

Who should help me

with my estate planning

documents?

Can I do it myself? Yes. It is

possible for a person to do his or

her own estate planning with

forms or books obtained at a sta-

tionery store or bookstore or from

the State Bar. At the very least, a

review of such forms can be help-

ful in preparing you for estate

planning. If you review such ma-

terials and have any unanswered

questions, however, you should

seek professional help.

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estate planning


Do I need a professional’s help? It depends. If

you do seek advice, keep in mind that wills and

trusts are legal documents that should only be pre-

pared by a qualified lawyer. Many other profes-

sionals and business representatives, however, may

become involved in the estate planning process.

For example, certified public accountants, life in-

surance salespersons, bank trust officers, financial

planners, personnel managers and pension con-

sultants often participate in the estate planning

process. Within their areas of expertise, these pro-

fessionals can assist you in planning your estate.

The State Bar urges you, however, to seek advice only

from professionals who are qualified to give estate

planning advice. Many professionals must be licensed

by the state. Ask the professional about his or her

qualifications. And ask yourself whether the advisor

might have an underlying financial incentive to sell

you a particular investment, such as an annuity or life

insurance policy. Such a financial incentive could bias

that professional’s advice. Unfortunately, some sellers

of dubious financial products gain the confidence and

private financial information of their victims by pos-

ing as providers of estate or trust planning services.

Should I beware of "promoters" of financial

and estate planning services?

Yes. There are many who call themselves “trust spe-cialists,” “certified planners” or other titles that suggestthe person has received advanced training in estate plan-ning. Many states are experiencing an explosion of pro-motions by unqualified individuals and entities whichonly have one real goal—to gain access to your financesin order to sell insurance-based products such as annu-ities and other commission-based products. To better pro-tect yourself:

Consult with a lawyer or other financial advisor who isknowledgeable in estate planning, and who is not tryingto sell a product that may be unnecessary—before con-sidering a living trust or any other estate or financial plan-ning document or service.

Ask for time to consider and reflect on your decision.Do not allow yourself to be pressured into purchasing anestate or financial planning product.

Know your cancellation rights. In most states, law re-quires that sellers who come to your home to sell goodsand services (not including insurance and annuities) thatcost more than $25 must give you two copies of a noticeof cancellation form to cancel your agreement. You, the

buyer, may cancel this transaction up until midnight threebusiness days later. Depending on the circumstances, youmay have longer to cancel life insurance or annuity trans-actions. If you are 65 or older, for example, you wouldhave 30 days to cancel.

Be wary of organizations or offices that are staffed bynon-lawyer personnel and that promote one-size-fits-allliving trusts or living trust kits. An estate plan created bysomeone who is not a qualified lawyer can have enor-mous and costly consequences for your estate. Do notallow yourself to be pressured into a quick purchase.

Be wary of home solicitors who insist on obtainingconfidential and detailed information about your assetsand finances.

Find out if any complaints have been filed against thecompany by calling local and state consumer protectionoffices or the Better Business Bureau.

Insist on the person’s identification and a description ofhis or her qualifications, education, training and expertisein estate planning. Also, keep in mind that legal documentassistants are not permitted to give legal advice. And para-legals must work under the direct supervision of a lawyer.(As a precaution, ask to speak directly to the supervising at-torney if you are not given an opportunity to do so.)

Be aware that state law prohibitssome professions—broker dealers, investment

advisors and insurance brokers, for example—from usingsenior-specific certification, credentials or professionaldesignations to mislead consumers. Insurance brokersand agents cannot use certain "senior designations" thateven imply specific expertise or training in advising sen-iors in particular on finance, insurance or risk manage-ment unless certain conditions are met. Always ask for acopy of any document you sign at the time it is signed.

Report high-pressure tactics, fraud or misrepresenta-tions to the police or district attorney immediately.

How much does estate planning cost?

It depends on your individual circumstances and thecomplexity of documentation and planning required toachieve your goals and objectives. The costs may varyfrom lawyer to lawyer. Generally, the costs will includethe lawyer’s charges for discussing your estate plan withyou and for preparing your will, trust agreement, powerof attorney or other necessary legal documents. Somelawyers charge a flat fee for estate planning services.Others charge on an hourly basis or use a combinationof both types of fees.


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amplifying device called a loopset is available. The wire loop goes around your neck and connects to

the mobile phone. The loop transmits speech from the phone to the hearing aid in your ear. It also helps

get rid of background noise to make it easier to talk in a noisy environment.

Auditorium-type assistive listening systems. Many auditoriums, movie theaters, churches, synagogues,

and other public places are equipped with special sound systems for people with hearing loss.

These systems send sounds directly to your ears to help you hear better. Some can be used with a

hearing aid and others without.

Cochlear (COKE-lee-ur) implants have three parts: a headpiece, a speech processor, and a

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pocket or on a belt. The speech processor converts the sound into a special signal that is sent to the

receiver. The receiver, a small round disc about the size of a quarter that a surgeon places under the skin

behind one ear, sends a sound signal to the brain. Cochlear implants are most often used with young

children born with hearing loss. However, older adults with profound or severe hearing loss are

beginning to receive these implants more often.

Lip reading or speech reading is another option. People who do this pay close attention to

others when they talk. They watch how the mouth and the body move when someone is talking.

Special trainers can help you learn how to lip read or speech read.

Working together to hear better may be tough on everyone for a while. It will take time for you to get

used to watching people as they talk and for people to get used to speaking louder and more clearly.

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Have your eyes checked regularly by an eye care professional—either an ophthalmologist or optometrist. People over

age 65 should have yearly eye exams. During this exam, the eye care professional should put drops in your eyes that will

widen (dilate) your pupils so that he or she can look at the back of each eye. This is the only way to find some common

eye diseases that have no early signs or symptoms. If you wear glasses, your prescription should be checked too.

See your doctor regularly to check for diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. These diseases can cause eye

problems if not treated.

See an eye care professional right away if you:

Suddenly cannot see or everything looks blurry

See flashes of light

Have eye pain

Experience double vision

Have redness or swelling of your eye or eyelid

Protect your eyes from too much sunlight by wearing sunglasses that block ultraviolet (UV)

radiation and a hat with a wide brim when you are outside.

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Common Eye ProblemsThe following common eye

problems can be easily treated.

But, sometimes they can be signs

of more serious issues.

Presbyopia (prez-bee-OH-

pee-uh) is a slow loss of ability

to see close objects or small

print. It is normal to have this as

you get older. People with pres-

byopia often have headaches or

strained, tired eyes. Reading

glasses usually fix the problem.

Floaters are tiny specks or

“cobwebs” that seem to float

across your vision. You might

see them in well-lit rooms or

outdoors on a bright day.

Floaters can be a normal part of

aging. But sometimes they are a

sign of a more serious eye prob-

lem such as retinal detachment.

If you see many new floaters

and/or flashes of light, see your

eye care professional right away.

This is a medical emergency.

Tearing (or having too many

tears) can come from being sen-

sitive to light, wind, or tempera-

ture changes, or having dry eyes.

Wearing sunglasses may help, as

might trying eye drops. Some-

times tearing is a sign of a more

serious eye problem, like an in-

fection or a blocked tear duct.

Your eye care professional can

treat these problems.

Eyelid problems can result

from different diseases or condi-

tions. Common eyelid problems

include red and swollen eyelids,

itching, tearing, and crusting of

eyelashes during sleep. These

problems may be caused by a

condition called blepharitis

(ble-fa-RI-tis) and treated with

warm compresses and gentle

eyelid scrubs.

Eye diseases and disorders

The following eye conditions

can lead to vision loss and blind-

ness. They may have few or no

early symptoms. Regular eye

exams are your best protection.

If your eye care professional

finds a problem early, there are

things you can do to keep your

eyesight.

Cataracts are cloudy areas in the eye’s lens

causing blurred or hazy vision. Some

cataracts stay small and don’t change your

eyesight a lot. Others become large and re-

duce vision. Cataract surgery can restore

good vision. It is a safe and common treat-

ment. If you have a cataract, your eye care

professional will watch for changes over time

to see if you would benefit from surgery.

Corneal diseases and conditions can cause

redness, watery eyes, pain, problems with vi-

sion, or a halo effect of the vision (things appear

to have an aura of light around them). Infection

and injury are some of the things that can hurt

the cornea. Some problems with the cornea

are more common in older people. Treatment

may be simple—for example, changing your

eyeglass prescription or using eye drops.

In severe cases, surgery may be needed.

Dry eye happens when tear glands don’t

work well. You may feel itching, burning, or

other discomfort. Dry eye is more common as

people get older, especially for women. Your

eye care professional may tell you to use a

home humidifier, special eye drops (artificial

tears), or ointments to treat dry eye.

Glaucoma often comes from too much

fluid pressure inside the eye. If not treated, it

can lead to vision loss and blindness. People

with glaucoma have no early symptoms or

pain. You can protect yourself by having

regular dilated eye exams. Glaucoma can

be treated with prescription eye drops, lasers,

or surgery.

Retinal disorders are a leading cause of

blindness in the United States. Retinal disor-

ders that affect aging eyes include:

Age-related macular degeneration, or

AMD. AMD can harm the sharp vision

needed to see objects clearly and to do

common things like driving and reading.

During a dilated eye exam, your eye care

professional will look for signs of AMD.

There are treatments for AMD. If you have

AMD, ask if special dietary supplements

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Diabetic retinopathy. This problem may occur if you

have diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy develops slowly

and with no early warning signs. If you have diabetes,

be sure to have a dilated eye exam at least once a year.

Keeping your blood sugar under control can prevent

diabetic retinopathy or slow its progress. Laser surgery

can sometimes prevent it from getting worse.

Retinal detachment. THIS IS A MEDICAL EMER-

GENCY. When the retina separates from the back

of the eye, it’s called retinal detachment. If you see

new floaters or light flashes, or if it seems like a cur-

tain has been pulled over your eye, go to your eye

care professional right away. With surgery or laser

treatment, doctors often can prevent loss of vision.

Low Vision

Low vision means you cannot fix your eyesight with

glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery. Low vision

affects some people as they age. You may have low

vision if you:

Can’t see well enough to do everyday tasks like

reading, cooking, or sewing

Can’t recognize the faces of your friends or family

Have trouble reading street signs

Find that lights don’t seem as bright

If you have any of these problems, ask your eye care

professional to test you for low vision. There are spe-

cial tools that can help people with low vision to read,

write, and manage daily tasks. These include large-

print reading materials, magnifying aids, closed-circuit

televisions, audio tapes, electronic reading machines,

and computers with large print and a talking function,

senior vision

Other changes that may help are:

Change the type of lighting in your room.

Write with bold, black felt-tip markers.

Use paper with bold lines to help you write in a straight line.

Put colored tape on the edge of your steps to help you see them and prevent you from falling.

Install dark-colored light switches and electrical outlets that you can see easily against light-colored walls.

Use motion lights that turn on by themselves when you enter a room. These may help you avoid accidents

caused by poor lighting.

Use telephones, clocks, and watches with large numbers; put large-print labels on the microwave and stove.

Ask your eye doctor if your vision is okay for safe driving.

Last month we discussed some of the details of maintaining a clean and

healthy mouth at home.

All dental beauty and esthetics start with a healthy mouth. From that you

can create the smile of your dreams. Here are more important facts you

should be aware of if you want to be healthy for a lifetime:

1. You are multiple times more important than the dentist in main-

taining a healthy mouth. One visit per 3 months is 1/92nd. That is all the

dentist does; you do 91/92nds.

2. Maintaining ideal oral health is much easier if it is a lifestyle rather

than a habit. Brushing and cleaning around teeth and gums is a chore

if every other part of your life is not in sync. It is hard to sustain.

3. Preventing disease is far less expensive than treating disease. Adding

additional hygiene visits (low cost) can reinforce good habits and better

guide you to health. Treating advanced gum disease (high cost) is painful,

time consuming and expensive).

4. Gum disease exists in 75% of the population. This says most of

what you have learned over the years is not as effective as it should be.

Be willing to change your thinking.

5. Look closely at your teeth in the mirror and notice how they are

shaped. Clean your teeth like you are trying to put paint on every

tooth surface including under the gums. Think of how you would have

to manipulate a paint brush to do that. Use your toothbrush and any other

devices the same way.

6. If you have crooked teeth they will be harder to clean than if they

are straight. Try cleaning your hand if you overlap your fingers. It is

tough. Think about getting them straightened. (I did at 50).

7. Crooked teeth put extra pressure on supporting bone when

chewing. If there is gum disease in addition, major problems will likely

develop including loss of teeth.

8. Advanced cases of periodontal disease can be reversed with

effective home care (total removal of plaque daily from all surfaces).

9. Loose teeth can be tightened just by keeping plaque off the teeth.

10. The most difficult aspect of prevention is reacting before a problem

starts. This may require spending money to prevent a problem from

starting up, but it will most certainly be less than after the problem erupts.

Prevention pays big dividends over a lifetime.

Prevention is all about enjoying life the way you want to: free from

disease, its challenges and concerns, and its costs. It allows you to free up

your thinking to what you want to do instead of what you have to do. The

comfort and confidence of a beautiful smile can be enjoyed at any age and

it starts with health.

The focus on prevention should be your first point of discussion at each

dental visit. Constantly strive to be in optimum health. It is easier than you

think.

We will explore how you can have your ideal smile with total health in

future Healthcare News and Boomers & Beyond columns. You can be the

winner.

For more information on how to have optimum health contact Dr. Prus at

[email protected]. Follow Dr. Prus on his new Facebook, LinkedIn,

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Knowing: the Start of Being Healthy: 2

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[email protected]

Health Tips for Staying WellSarah Neuman Center presents:

Staying FitFor most seniors, jogging, weight lifting and kickboxing may not be healthy

options. Try these simple, fun tasks to boost your fitness, but please remember

to first check with your doctor before starting a new exercise regimen.

Be Active

* Step off the bus two blocks before your usual stop and walk the

rest of the way.

* Take a Tai Chi or Yoga class. It’s easy on the joints, improves your

balance and makes you stronger.

* Doing everyday chores, like vacuuming, mopping, dusting and

shopping, count too.

* Walk a dog; play with a cat.

Be Social

* Join a local dance class or simply invite a friend over to “cut the rug.”

* Laugh more. It reduces stress, lowers blood pressure and decreases your

risk of heart disease.

Be Mindful

* Always try to maintain good posture, whether you’re sitting on the couch

or on a chair, to keep your back strong and less susceptible to injury.

* Eat breakfast and remember to drink adequate fluids throughout the

day — even if you don’t feel thirsty.

Need more info ?Health Tips are for you from your neighbors at Sarah Neuman Center. Helping you stay well and safe is our first priority.

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Comprehensive short-stay rehabilitation with individualized therapy

plans and care teams

Skilled Nursing care services on a beautiful residential campus

Adult Day Programs—medical and social models—for health and

wellness support and social interaction

Respite Care providing a break for those caring for an elder at home

Sarah Neuman Center offers:

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The most renowned restaurants in Westchester are

working with the Friends of Sarah Neuman to raise

money for enrichment programs to benefit elders living at

Sarah Neuman Center in Westchester. Over 200 foodies

and donors will sample their signature cuisine on Sunday,

May 5th, during the 10th Sarah Neuman Center Gourmet

Tasting, held at the Century Country Club in Purchase,

NY. Not only will the evening event be delightful to the

palate, it will also be intellectually stimulating with

remarks by guest speaker Melissa Clark, New York Times’

columnist of “A Good Appetite” and author of 34

cookbooks.

“With memories inextricably intertwined with food,

and an aging American population, the culture of food is

more important than ever. At Sarah Neuman Center,

meals are a crucial time for nursing home residents to

share memories and experiences, especially during

holiday times when traditional foods are served,” says

Robin Gottlieb, Co-Chair of the Friends of Sarah Neuman

and Board Member.

Reservations are limited. Register before April 22,

2013 at www.jewishhome.org/2013gourmettasting

For more information contact, Andrea Fram Plotkin,

[email protected] or 212-870-5053.

SARAH NEUMAN CENTER is the Westchester

campus of Jewish Home Lifecare. It is a 300-bed, rehabil-

itation and long-term skilled nursing care facility in

Mamaroneck, NY, that offers nursing home care, a full

range of post-surgical, disease recovery and short-stay

rehabilitation, an adult day program and respite care.

In addition to a highly trained staff, Sarah Neuman features

an abundance of private rooms, dining options, beautiful

gardens and lounges, Internet-equipped computers,

concerts and art programs and even award-winning pet

therapy to enhance any stay. With a highly-trained staff,

Sarah Neuman is a key provider in the Westchester area

and a partner of UJA Federation, serving over 1000 indi-

viduals annually with 400 staff and over 360 volunteers

from the community.

JEWISH HOME LIFECARE has been meeting the

needs of New York’s elders for over 160 years. With

campuses in the Bronx, Manhattan and the Sarah Neuman

Center in Westchester, it provides a network of care and

best practices that include long term skilled nursing, short

term rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s/Dementia special care

communities, respite care, senior housing and community

programs, such as home care and adult day care along

with other specialized services.

Its Research Institute on Aging works to expand

knowledge of the aging experience and models of service,

to contribute to the quality of care and quality of life

afforded older adults and their families. For more infor-

mation, visit www.JewishHome.org.

Jewish Home Lifecare celebrates the10th Sarah Neuman Gourmet Tasting


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Thanks to a $500,000 matching

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Jewish Home Lifecare’s campus in

Westchester, Sarah Neuman Center,

will be renovated in a new config-

uration to enhance the personal

preferences, privacy and autonomy

of its nursing home elders. . This is

the first step in a multi-phase reno-

vation of and new construction on

the 40-year-old Westchester cam-

pus, all of which will be completed

in 2016.

Lisa Feiner, Board Chair, Jewish

Home Lifeare, Sarah Neuman Cen-

ter, stated, “With support from The

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foun-

dation, a longtime partner in our

work, the Pavilion Building re-

design will create a new model for

long-term care at Sarah Neuman

Center, which will have a profound

positive impact on our eldercare

services for the 21st century.”

SCENARIO:

It’s early morning, and 91-year-

old, wheelchair-bound Mrs. Jones

wants to make her own breakfast.

She also wants to invite her neigh-

bor from a nearby room to join her.

In a traditional nursing home, her

wish could not be accommodated.

Yet, at Jewish Home Lifecare’s

Sarah Neuman Center, meeting the

personal preferences of residents,

such as Mrs. Jones’, is about to be-

come the norm.

The renovation of two existing

floors of the Pavilion building,

funded by The Harry and Jeanette

Weinberg Foundation grant, will

transform the current traditional nurs-

ing home room arrangement, with

semi-private rooms lining main cor-

ridors, into one that better addresses

the personal preferences of today’s

elders. Upon completion of a third

floor renovation, there will be a total

of five clusters of rooms, called

“Small Houses,” that will be home to

63 residents. Each Small House will

feature a country kitchen (in which

meals are prepared and cooked),

communal dining table, a den and

private bathrooms. A central staff

person will be assigned to that house-

hold and will establish close, per-

sonal relationships with the residents

to better understand and accommo-

date their needs and preferences.

Elders will receive the personal

care, clinical support and skilled

nursing they need in a living space

designed as a private home, without

clinical services becoming the focus

of their existence.

The Small Houses, inspired by THE GREEN HOUSE® model of person-centered care

(www.thegreenhouseproject.org, will encourage elders and staff to build genuine, personal relation-

ships with one another. These improvements and innovations allow Jewish Home Lifecare to con-

tinue to implement and pursue the Green House Model’s philosophy:

• Creating real homes around which communities are developed and high levels of care are provided

• Recognizing and valuing individuality of elders and staff

• Honoring autonomy and choice

• Supporting elders’ dignity and providing privacy

• Offering opportunities to forge close relationships between elders and staff

• Offering meaningful activities and engagements

• Promoting maximal functional independence

When the three-phase Sarah Neuman Center renovation/construction is completed in 2016, the

campus will feature a new, freestanding two-story Green House Home and the five Small Houses

(three of which are funded through The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation grant), as well as

the existing rehabilitation center and nursing home. The Green House will accommodate two 12-

bedroom households, each with private bathrooms. Like the Small Houses, the Green House will be

a person-centered and person-directed operation. For more info visit www.jewishhome.org

Sarah Neuman Center takes first step to create a newmodel of care for elders in Westchester

Through a $500,000 Matching Grant from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation


United Hebrew of New Rochelle Lazarus Gallery featuresThe Visual Symphony Art Exhibition

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The Outlook Just Got Better AtUnited Hebrew of New Rochelle’s Rehabilitation and Nursing Pavilion

View from our gracious nursing pavilion

The Lazarus Gallery of United Hebrew of New

Rochelle, a leading eldercare campus of residences and

services, is presenting a new exhibit entitled The Visual

Symphony: A Musically Inspired Art Exhibition. The ex-

hibit features artwork inspired by music and movement.

The exhibition shows how music is reflected in a variety of

ways through the hands of the artist, each with their own

interpretation. The artwork includes an array of media

from painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, collage

and jewelry brought together through one theme, similar to

a symphony orchestra that combines a variety of musical

instruments playing together as one unit. The inclusion of

dance, movement and visual interpretations of music help

create a unique and stimulating exhibit which evokes a

spectrum of memories and emotions. The artwork captures

the essence of music through form, texture, familiar and

unfamiliar objects, representational and abstract images,

which has created a symphonic gallery of colors.

The Visual Symphony features over 25 visual artists

from around the United States, many of whom are from the

Westchester area. It will be in the Lazarus Gallery of the

Lucile and Joseph Skalet nursing and rehabilitation pavilion

through September 16, 2013.

The Guest Curator for Visual Symphony

is Robin Zane, ZaneArts,

[email protected].

The Lazarus Gallery Curator is Jodi Moise.

“We are so pleased to be presenting such a

beautiful exhibit for our older adult residents,

family members, and visitors.” said Linda Forman,

Senior Advisor to the President. “The Lazarus Gallery is a

wonderful space for inspiration, exploration and life-long

learning.”

For more information or RSVP, contact Linda Forman,

United Hebrew of New Rochelle at 914-632-2804 x1224

or [email protected].

Show her your sweet side

Include fruit in any meal or snack you prepare. Fruits and vegetables contain essential vitamins,

minerals, and fiber that may help protect from certain diseases. If you want to get mom some choco-

late, make it dark. Dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidants. Antioxidants help free your body of

free radicals, which cause oxidative damage to cells. Free radicals are implicated in the aging process

and may be a cause of cancer, so eating antioxidant rich foods like dark chocolate can protect you

from many types of cancer and slow the signs of aging.

Stress mom less

Don’t add to mom’s stress. Stress can manifest in a variety of ways. If she is stressed, help her get

the right care and support she needs. Also, insufficient sleep is associated with a number of chronic

diseases and conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression. Encour-

aging her to get the recommended amount of sleep can be helpful to good health.

Make sure mom is and, more importantly, stays active

Get the recommended amount of exercise with your mom. Encourage her to walk, help her plant

her garden, ride your bicycles together (with helmets), take her dancing, or anything else that will

help you both get the recommended minimum 2½ hours of moderate physical activity each week.

Clear the air

If you smoke, quit. If she smokes, encourage her to quit. Fortunately, people who stop smoking

greatly reduce their risk for disease and premature death. Although the health benefits are greater for

people who stop at earlier ages, cessation is beneficial at all ages. Second hand smoke, the smoke

inhaled from someone else smoking, is also dangerous. There is no safe amount of secondhand

smoke. Breathing secondhand smoke for a short time can hurt the body. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-

800-784-8669) for more information.

Act on mom’s behalf

Keep it simple. Take some of these steps to maintain her health and well-being.

Offer to change the batteries in the smoke alarms. Make sure she’s taking steps to prevent fires.

Help her get prepared for spring and summer storms.

Get her a fabulous spring hat for sun protection against skin cancer.

If she’s a senior, help reduce her risk for falls by making her home safer.

Learn together the common symptoms of a heart attack and what to do in case of one.

Mother’s Day is, of course, the day topay tribute to that wonderful, caring and sweet person known as mom.

She has been there for you, she always will be, unconditionally. And you can take care of your very ownworld’s greatest mom, too.

Mother’s Day is Sunday May 12 and italso marks the start of National Women’sHealth Week. National Women's HealthWeek (May 12-18) encourages women tomake their health a priority and takesimple steps to live healthier life.

Here’s a list of a few ways to makeMother’s Day a special day of health.


Bethel Homes – Where Art Therapy is as Important as Physical Therapy!

Bethel Nursing and Rehabilitation residents and artists, Ms. Gerrye Zuckerman(right) and Ms. Barbara Abel (left) receive artistic comments from RecreationLeader and local artist, Gloria Kearsly (center), during a weekly art class atthe center. All three ladies were recently recognized by the Leading AgeArt Exhibit judges for their artwork which will be displayed during 2013.Not pictured here are Phyllis Montanari, Recreation Leader and MusicTherapist, and volunteer Amanda Morey, who also received accolades fortheir artwork submissions.

At Bethel, home is where the art is!

Several residents, staff and volunteers

were recently recognized for their artistic

talent during the 2013 Annual Leading Age

New York Art Exhibit selection process.

This exhibit is a collection of the works

of residents, registrants, staff and volun-

teers affiliated with LeadingAge New

York and the Adult Day Health Care

Council (ADHCC) members.

And, Recreation Leader and Music Ther-

apist, Phyllis Montanari received the Staff

Choice Award for her artwork.

Providing programs such as the art class

is just one way in which Bethel Nursing

and Rehabilitation Center is helping the

overall physical and mental well being of

its residents. Clinical research in the fields

of art therapy, music therapy and other

creative modalities confirm that when art

Residents at Bethel’s Nursing and

Rehabilitation Center in Croton-on-

Hudson participate in an art class once

a week under the experienced tutelage

of Gloria Kearsly, Recreation Leader

and local artist. Two of these residents,

Ms. Gerrye Zuckerman and Ms. Bar-

bara Abel submitted their favorite

pieces from the class and were recently

notified that their works had received

the Gallery Award.

In addition, the artwork of Ms.

Kearsly, as well as Bethel volunteer,

Amanda Morey, was also recognized

and will be included in the 2013 exhibit.

is incorporated into programs for older

adults diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dis-

ease, Parkinson’s disease and other

chronic degenerative diseases there are

great benefits including the reduction of

depression and anxiety and enhancement

of cognitive ability.

It is, indeed, essential to consider the

whole person when providing aging in place

services as well as 24/7 care programs, to

determine how best to meet each individ-

ual’s needs. Bethel Homes has been serving

the community, successfully, in this way for

over 100 years and we are excited about

continuing our mission into the next century!

Whether its art therapy or physical ther-

apy, we will help our seniors live a re-

warding, healthy and contented life.

Bethel Homes is the only not-for-profit

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full continuum of care for seniors and the

community at large. For over 100 years,

Bethel has been providing health care

and housing to seniors which support the

philosophy of aging in place and compre-

hensive services when 24/7 care is needed.

Located on two campuses, in Croton-on-

Hudson and Ossining, Bethel’s continuum

of care includes: Home Care; Adult Day

Services; Affordable, Independent and

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and rehabilitation centers; Respite and

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cussions in student athletes.

“It is an honor to be selected

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young athletes from this seri-

ous trauma,” said Dr. Jordan,

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Over the last eight years, the

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Program found that the rate of

concussions for the NCAA

overall is 1.9 concussions per

1,000 game-related exposures

when injuries can occur.

This has remained steady even

as efforts have been made to

better recognize and treat

this injury. During the 2011

NCAA football season, 2.5

concussions were reported for

every 1,000 periods of athletic

activity.

"We need to get a better idea

of the epidemiology of the

situation and see what we're

dealing with," Dr. Jordan said.

And that is exactly what the

task force will attempt to do.

According to NCAA Chief

Medical Officer Brian Hainline,

M.D., the goal of the dozen

physicians and scientists on the

task force is to try to make

sense out of everything—to

come to a consensus about

what is known, unknown and

how to move forward. The task

force will also look at concus-

sions from what is causative

versus correlative, and determine a

management plan. The results will

then be submitted to the NCAA

Board that will evaluate the find-

ings and determine the next course

of action.

The NCAA says this process

will take place over the next few

years and that there is no timeline

for the completion of the study.

In addition to the NCAA Task

Force, Dr. Jordan has also been in-

vited to join the Pop Warner Foot-

ball Medical Advisory Committee.

The committee is led by physi-

cians with expertise in neuro-

medicine and sports safety. It

focuses on the prevention, proper

identification and treatment of

concussions; and increasing

awareness regarding hydration,

proper nutrition, and health and

safety issues, especially for those

involved in football and cheer-

leading.

The committee was formed in

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ars, Inc., a non-profit organization

that provides youth football and

cheer and dance programs for

about 425,000 participants aged 5

to 16 years old, in 42 states and

several countries around the world,

to ensure Pop Warner remains

proactive on all medical issues that

affect youth sports.

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ball player, I am delighted to be part

of the committee and look forward

to helping keep our young athletes

playing and, most importantly,

playing safely,” Dr. Jordan said.

Dr. Jordan is committed to the

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Warner, Dr. Jordan serves as the

chief medical officer of the New

York State Athletic Commis-

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Boxing, and a member of both

the National Football League

(NFL) Players Association

Mackey-White Traumatic Brain

Injury Committee and the NFL

Neuro-Cognitive Disability

Committee.

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The Bristal at White Plains, a

new assisted living community

that offers memory care support,

as well as enhanced levels of

care, has announced the appoint-

ment of Halina McLean as Exec-

utive Director.

Prior to joining The Bristal,

Ms. McLean served as Adminis-

trator at Mount Alverno Center in

Warwick, N.Y. She also held the

Administrator position at the

Elant, Inc. Senior Health and

Housing Center in Goshen, N.Y.,

a position she was promoted to

after having been the Director

of Placement Management. Ad-

ditionally, she has served as As-

sistant Admissions

Assessor/Managed Care Nurse at

Valley View Rehab Center in

Goshen, N.Y. In her current role

at The Bristal, she will be re-

sponsible for overseeing opera-

tions of the 148-bed assisted

living community.

A certified Licensed Practical

Nurse (LPN) for New York and

New Jersey, Ms. McLean gradu-

ated from Mount Saint Mary

College in Newburgh, N.Y. with

her BS in Business Management

in Health Care Administration.

In addition, she has a host of

affiliations with various organ-

izations, including alumnus of

Leadership Orange, the Bon

Secours Healthcare Speakers

Bureau, and the Orange

County Senior Games Committee.

Ms. McLean resides in New

Hampton, N.Y. She is married to

Alistair McLean and has two

sons, Robby and Danny.

Located at 305 North Street in

White Plains, The Bristal at

White Plains is a new assisted

living and memory care commu-

nity which offers the look and

feel of a luxury hotel while of-

fering enhanced assisted living.

The Bristal features 116 resi-

dences comprised of 73 studios,

41 one-bedroom and 2 two-bed-

room suites. There are also 32

apartments dedicated for residents

who require memory care. Resi-

dents at The Bristal enjoy top-of-

the-line health care services

including a full-scale wellness pro-

gram, onsite doctor visits, medica-

tion supervision, bathing and

dressing assistance and a RN/LPN

on duty. Luxury amenities at The

Bristal include an elegant lobby,

fine dining room, private dining

room, cinema, fitness center, salon,

arts & crafts studio, card & game

room, bingo center, library, busi-

ness center, wellness center, heated

outdoor pool and putting green.

The Bristal at White Plains repre-

sents the first entry into Westch-

ester County by developer Engel

Burman Group, which has been

delivering exceptional assisted

living for over a decade on Long

Island. For more information

visit www.thebristal.com or call

914-681-1800.

The Bristal at White Plains announces appointment of Halina McLean as Executive Director


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