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presents Maine’s Largest Direct Mail Community Publication Company BOOMERS SUMMER 2015 If you’re a member of the “sandwich genera- tion,” taking care of your aging parents as well as your children, it’s hard to shake the feeling that if you focus on one genera- tion you’re losing sight of the needs of the other. It can help to remember that your taking care of your parents is good for your children, too. How so? You’re right that your kids also make a sacri- ϐ ǯ around as much as the they would like you to be and, most likely, they have to do more–become more responsible–be- cause you can’t be there. (Maybe they have to make their own lunch to take to school. Or you can’t be a chaperone at some school event even though you were able to do that a year or so ago.) Yes, in some ways a child is being deprived of what a parent might be able to give if he or she didn’t have caregiving obligations to an older family member (or to a spouse who is ill or to a child with special needs). 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Talk about why you’re taking care of Grandpa or Grandma and explain, in an age-appro- priate way, what his or her condition is. • Work at establishing a link between your chil- dren and your parents. Let them have some time together. • Remember children can, in small ways, help with caregiving, too. • Teach what respectful care means and explain the difference between Dzdz DzϐǤdz Yes, at times, a situation may be less than “digni- ϐdz treated with dignity. • Remember to thank the child for making sac- ϐ you help your mother or father. - Article courtesy of www.youragingparent. com. Finding the Right Balance Between Generations Courtesy of AARP You may have heard that the hardest step in ϐ ϐ Ǥ ϐ is the easiest — we've taken that one step doz- ens of times, and we bet you have, too. No, it's the 10th, 11th or 53rd step that's really tough. 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BOOMERSS U M M E R 2 0 1 5

If you’re a member of the “sandwich genera-tion,” taking care of your aging parents as well as your children, it’s hard to shake the feeling that if you focus on one genera-tion you’re losing sight of the needs of the other.

It can help to remember that your taking care of your parents is good for your children, too. How so?

You’re right that your kids also make a sacri-

around as much as the they would like you to be and, most likely, they have to do more–become more responsible–be-cause you can’t be there. (Maybe they have to make their own lunch to take to school. Or you can’t be a chaperone at some school event even though you were able to do that a year or so ago.)

Yes, in some ways a

child is being deprived of what a parent might be able to give if he or she didn’t have caregiving obligations to an older family member (or to a spouse who is ill or to a child with special needs). From another perspec-tive, Mom or Dad are giving something to that child or those children that he or she otherwise couldn’t give. We mean a front-row view of love in action without any possi-bility of mistaking the un-changeable fact that true love demands service and

Still, it can be a lot to put on little shoulders.

glance is that Mom or Dad isn’t there (or is there but is exhausted from care-giving and holding down a job) and they miss not just what that parent does for them (nice meals, rides to practice and so

on) but also that person himself or herself. They miss time spent together. With that in mind, here are a few suggestions if you’re taking care of an aging parent and your children:

• Talk about caregiving at a time when neither you nor your child are tired and emotions are not running high.

• Do something special with each child, one-on one.

• Explain what it’s like to be a care-receiver, how it can be hard to ac-cept help. Talk about why you’re taking care of Grandpa or Grandma and explain, in an age-appro-priate way, what his or her condition is.

• Work at establishing a link between your chil-dren and your parents. Let them have some time together.

• Remember children

can, in small ways, help with caregiving, too.

• Teach what respectful care means and explain the difference between

Yes, at times, a situation may be less than “digni-

treated with dignity.• Remember to thank

the child for making sac-

you help your mother or father.

- Article courtesy of www.youragingparent.com.

Finding the Right Balance Between Generations

Courtesy of AARPYou may have heard

that the hardest step in

is the easiest — we've taken that one step doz-ens of times, and we bet you have, too. No, it's the 10th, 11th or 53rd step that's really tough. Stumble here, we've found, and you're even less likely to start again, because life is full of ob-stacles to our best inten-

cruise or deal with a few weeks of crazy at work

heading for the lattes in-stead of the Pilates.

Here, we offer you

life, along with easy-to-follow tips on how to get started, keep moving and make it a habit.

Get StartedSchedule a wake-up callUse an alarm clock to

wake yourself, but set your coffeemaker for the same time: The smell of coffee brewing will help

motivate you to get up and get moving. What's more, coffee not only im-proves your mood and the chances you'll get out the door, but also makes you burn up to 15 per-cent more calories for three hours after exer-cise, and boosts endur-ance, too.

Be a spin masterDon't know where to

start? Consider taking a spin class. The cama-raderie and music can make you forget you're working out, and you

can control how hard you work, allowing you to ease in, says Shannon

-dass Fitness in Tallahas-see, Florida.

Remember whenThink of a positive

memory involving exer-cise or an activity: a fun hike with your family, swimming at the beach on a beautiful day with friends, racquetball with your neighbor. Now, when you need that little push to get up and out, use that memory like a jolt of electricity. People who invoke positive memories exercise more frequently than those who don't, a University of New Hampshire study found.

Rock some new dudsNothing motivates

you to take up yoga or

new home-gym items

the black yoga pants or sweats and get into a sleek new running top or

leggings. Fun new gear can also help increase your willingness to keep training, says Hajo Adam of Houston's Rice Univer-sity; he studies the effect

of clothes on psychology.Know thyselfFitness isn't going to

become a habit unless you make it easy on your-self. Part of that is know-ing what works for you. "If you don't enjoy doing it, you won't continue," says Christine Whelan, a behavior-change expert

Life Reimagined pro-gram. If you need music, make a special playlist just for your workouts. Sample various gyms and pick the one where you feel the most com-fortable.

Keep GoingGet intenseOnce you’ve been at it

for a month or more and you’re beginning to see results, kick your work-out up a notch. Add a minute of jogging for ev-ery 10 minutes of walk-ing, do some step-ups in between sets of weight lifting, or do whatever is a little harder in 30-sec-ond bursts.

Short bursts of inten-sity while exercising can improve heart health, raise metabolism and lower blood sugar; they can also enhance moti-vation, recent research

published in the Journal of Physiology shows.

Rest as neededNo one, and particu-

larly those of us over a certain age, should try to sustain high-intensity exercise for every work-out. That puts you at an increased risk of burn-out — and prevents your body from fully recover-ing. The best way to tell if you’re burned out? Take

-gers on neck or wrist, or via a mobile heart moni-tor) every morning for a week when you wake up. If it’s seven beats faster than average, take a day off. Studies show that a rise in your morn-ing heart rate is a sign of training fatigue.

Change it up

exercise programs than burnout. A University of Florida study found that people who changed their workout every cou-ple of weeks enjoyed ex-ercising more and were more inclined to stick with their regimen than those who stuck to the same old routine. Cross-training serves the same end.

Stay Fit Cont. on Pg. 2.

Staying Fit at any Age

Maine

If you’re a member of child is being de

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BOOMERS Maine

Welcome to the Summer Edition of

This season’s theme is “Get Active in Maine”

-tertainment.

Our goal with the -

cation is to engage our

and resources that will

enhance your lifestyle. From Health and Well-ness tips to special in-terest articles, our team

topics and trends that

our readers.

active, involved in com-munity and are very busy with family as par-ents, grandparents and guardians to their own parents. Oftentimes we forget to take time to fo-cus on our own needs, hobbies and health.

-ing active are numer-ous, helping to keep your body in shape, your mind sharp and your mood positive. Even light activities like walking can make a big

difference in your over-all health.

This summer in Maine has been pleas-antly enjoyable for out-door activities. We have been fortunate to have comfortable weather that enables us to stay outside for longer pe-riods of time without causing heat exhaus-tion or other heat re-lated illnesses.

Summer is not yet over in this beautiful

some time to Get Active before Fall and Winter arrives. We have put together our own list of ideas that you can

creative and have fun. Rally your friends or someone special that

you haven’t seen in a while and enjoy an ac-tivity that you may not otherwise do. Whatev-er the activity, do it for you.

• Visit local Maine Wineries who par-ticipate in the Maine Wine Trail. Visit www.mainewinetrail.com or see the trail map on page 9.

• Visit a local bird sanctuary, arboretum or botanical garden

• Tour Maine Light-houses

• Attend guided Na-ture Walks or visit a community Walking Trail

• Grow your own Gar-den or volunteer at a community garden

• Sign up for a water

aerobics class • Join Kayak or water

sport social groups• Attend Community

Events such as music concerts in the park

• To add a little fun and excitement, be hip with the teens in your life and organize

-

Kan Jam Tournament.-

ers edition, we encour-age you to view our ar-ticles and we challenge you to create your own checklist regarding ways to Get Active.

Feel free to contact us at [email protected] to share comments or sugges-tions.

Letter from the Publisher

Jodi R. Cornelio, Publisher

Stay Fit Cont. Pg. 1 Keep trackMeasuring success,

whether it’s steps taken in a day, frequency of workouts or your blood metrics, is a proven way to keep yourself coming back for more. People who record their exercise habits not only exercise more, they like it better, according to a recent re-view of studies from New

York University. Keep

your successes on your calendar at work, post your progress on social media for all your friends to see — anything to re-mind yourself that you’ve made progress and to motivate you not to go back to square one.

Establish A HabitThink ahead

-

tine can be as simple as making it super easy to get to your workout. Try packing a gym bag the night before or laying out your workout clothes in the bathroom so they are unavoidable in the morn-ing. Or block off time on your calendar so that your workouts are just another part of your day.

Be accountableNothing makes work-

ing out more enjoyable than setting a goal and pursuing it with a friend or two. Knowing other people are waiting for you before they can start is powerful motivation to get out the door. One Michigan State University study showed that peo-ple who work out with a partner or sports team exercise 200 percent lon-ger than those who exer-

cise by themselves.Enlist your poochEven if your workout

buddy is busy, your dog will never turn down an opportunity to be out-side. Your four-legged friend might even inspire you to run that extra mile or go a little harder than you had planned.

Weather the weatherThe skies are lighten-

ing ever earlier now, but

if you exercise outside, you’ll want to invest in some foul-weather gear — including wind- and water-resistant tops and bottoms — especially as the seasons change. Keep-ing dry is critical, particu-larly for older athletes: In cold weather, heat loss in wet clothes can be double that in dry conditions..

For more information, visit www.aarp.org.

Did you Know?Top 5 Cities Where Baby Boomers Live

5. -

S.C.-

boomer population of al-most 271,000, represent-ing 28.72% of the overall population.

4. Deltona-Daytona

Fla.Florida appears three

locations. The Deltona metro area ranks fourth with a boomer popula-tion of 496,000, repre-

senting 29.14% of the overall population.

3. Portland-South Port-

-ditional sunshine loca-tions, the Portland metro area ranks third with a boomer population of

515,000, representing 29.15% of the overall population.

2.Venice, Fla.

Florida rounds out the top two spots on the list. The Sarasota metro area ranks second with

a boomer population of 705,000, representing 29.28% of the overall population.

1. -bourne-Titusville, Fla.

-tion with a boomer popu-lation of almost 544,000, representing 29.79% of the overall population.

- Courtesy of www.chestsheet.com

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As retirement age ap-proaches, many older adults envision them-selves downsizing and moving to a quaint com-munity to enjoy their golden years in as relax-ing a fashion as possible. However, for a growing number of seniors, their retirement years are be-ing spent helping to raise grandchildren.

United States Census data from 2010 indi-cates 4.9 million Ameri-can children are being raised solely by their grandparents. CanGrads, a National Kinship Sup-port organization, says approximately 62,500 children are being raised by grandparents and other family in Canada. Many grandparents pro-vide part-time care when their older children have to move back home with their families, as roughly 13 million children are now living in homes with their grandparents.

Although being raised by grandparents may not be the ideal situation for all parties involved, such situations are a necessity for many families. Se-niors who are once again thrown into the care-

giver arena may need a crash course in child-care or a few pointers on parenting in the modern age.

· Get the right equip-ment. Children certainly require a lot of gear, more than grandparents likely used when raising their own children. Cer-tain safety requirements are in place to safeguard young children, and that often means investing in new cribs, car seats, high chairs, and other items. Grandparents should resist the temptation to use old items they may have kept in storage, as such items may no lon-ger be safe and could put grandchildren at risk for injury.

· Gather important documents. Grandpar-ents should keep perti-nent documents in one easily accessible place in their homes should an emergency arise. These

health immunization re-

(if the child’s parents are deceased), dental records, school papers, citizenship papers, and proof of income and as-sets.

· Speak with an at-torney. Lawyers can help grandparents wade through legal arrange-

custody, guardianship or adoption. Options vary depending on where pe-titioners live, but law-yers can provide peace of mind to grandparents concerned about their grandkids’ futures.

assistance. Seniors may not earn the income they once did and may be on

assistance programs or living off of retirement savings. Grandparents

-ing for a child may be

-sistance. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is a joint federal and state program that can provide need-based

AARP or the organiza-tion GrandFamilies may be able to put grand-

-nancial advisors in their

areas.· Contact schools and

daycare centers. School-aged children will need to be enrolled in school. Grandparents should contact the department of education where they live to learn about local school systems, espe-cially when grandkids are moving in with their grandparents. Some grandparents can qualify for free or low-cost day-care, and such programs can be discussed with

local Social Services of-

school or daycare can provide grandparents with much-needed free time during the day.

· Find emotional sup-port. Taking care of grandchildren is a full-time job. At times, grand-parents may feel stressed or out of sorts. Having a strong support system available can help grand-parents work through the peaks and valleys of this new and unexpected stage in life. Church- or community center-based counseling services may be available. Grandpar-ents also can check with their healthcare provid-ers to determine if coun-seling or therapy ses-sions are covered under their plans.

Caring for grandchil-dren is a life-changing event. Although it can be

a lot of energy and com--

ents needn’t go it alone, as there are numerous resources available to se-

themselves caring for their grandchildren.

- Courtesy of Metro

Tips for Grandparents Helping to Raise Children

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By Kathleen Szostek There are many com-

ponents to a successful sale. However, one thing can derail a possible sale right off the bat. What is it? It’s the seller’s failure to know what the pre-sentation looks like on mainelistings.com. This site, the statewide Mul-tiple Listing Service, will feed other real estate websites.

Firstly, is the text ac-curate? At the request of the owner, I visited a home this week to con-

sider listing it. However, my GPS didn’t register

the home. However, the street name was incor-rect. And it had been that way for nearly a year.

I’ve showed homes where the square foot-age was obviously incor-

not listed, the awesome view was not noted. Sure, mistakes can and sometimes will happen.

for a year. Or a month. Review the listing as

soon as it is live—and get any corrections made immediately.

Just as it is vital to re-view the text, take a hard look at how the photos represent the property. re there enough? With photos, more is better! And today, 35 photos are allowed. Do the still pho-tos have captions that draw attention to what is an asset to the home, the lot, the surrounding area? Is there a virtual tour? Now I’m not talk-ing about the very same

photos used in the still section—with a bounce added to them. Don’t waste a buyer’s time! Is there any additional in-formation provided in the tour?

Using a voice narra-tion to further empha-sizes the best features of a home. What educa-tors know is the mantra, “repetition, repetition, repetition.” Works here, too. Don’t let prospec-tive buyers forget about what your home has to offer.

Most buyers begin their search on-line. We’re not selling the furniture, the dog, the alarm clock (the focal point of some listing photos). Make sure the pictures are abundant; brightly lit, show a wide swath of the room (not just a corner at a time); and that they display the

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All funds produced by the event help support an annual “Stand Down” event at the Togus Vet-erans Administration—a day when as many homeless veterans that can be reached are brought together to ac-

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make sure that once the veteran is housed basics items needed to equip their new apartment are available.

there were over 1,200 homeless vets in Maine. The latest information shows that number now down to 438.

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As any aging athlete will tell you, there are many aspects to consider while

healthy lifestyle. There are few unanimous top-ics in health and medicine these days but one point we all agree on is the need to get on our feet and get moving. However, that is not as easily done as it is said for many folks and in fact, often times there are steps that must be put in place prior to beginning or advancing an exercise

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From my point of view as an Athletic Trainer, one of the most important components of beginning an exercise regimen is the individual’s baseline strength and function.Consider this; does it hurt your shoulder to reach in the fridge and grab a gallon of milk? Are you struggling to reach for your wallet in the back pocket or bend over and pick up something you dropped? If you answered ‘yes’ to a question like that it does not imply you cannot exercise, it simply implies that getting those questions answered takes priority.

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literature suggests begin-ning all forms of exercise with a functional and dy-namic warm up and this approach has changed

even since I graduated high school, 10 years ago. Who remembers seeing the whole soccer team sit-

leaning forward to stretch their hamstrings, lying backwards to stretch their quadriceps, etc.? This type of stretch/warm up is called static stretching and it is now suggested that static stretches may not only take power and springiness away from your muscles, but that they may actually dispose an athlete to acute inju-ries such as sprains and strains.

Current research sug-gests athletes to partake in functional and dynamic warm ups prior to activity and sport. This is a way to prepare the body for ex-ercise by mimicking the activity you will be do-ing. For example, a runner would want to perform a series of body weight exercises such as lunges,

the end of your dynamic warm up the individual should have increased their heart rate, feel like the muscles are nice and loose and physically look like a little tired, aka sweating, red cheeks etc. There are many great ex-amples of functional and

dynamic warm ups found via a quick Google or You-Tube search.

Now comes the fun part of what research shows us. Remember when I said that static stretch-ing is bad to do? There is a caveat (of course!). While a warm up is very important and should be designed around your activity, the cool down is best executed via low key, slow, static stretching; think back to the soccer players stretching on the

The cool down is an-other serious aspect to keeping your body resil-ient and healthy and is designed to keep muscles long after exercise. Static stretches are best per-formed immediately post-exercise and each stretch should be performed for roughly 30 seconds. It is important to stretch the large muscle groups such as the hamstring com-plex, quadriceps and hip

So by now, you have been cleared for exercise, you have gone through your dynamic warm up to prepare the body for exer-

activity and are done with your static stretch. You feel great and your body

is primed to capitalize

exercise. The next step in the equation to success-fully exercise is to replace the fuel in the tank that you have just spent.

Our bodies are ma-chines and just like any other machine; we need to eat to refuel the tanks. Nutrition, particularly sport nutrition, is a hot topic with hundreds of articles being written every year but there are common aspects that each health professional will recognize. Nutrition at its simplest can be un-derstood by three macro-nutrients; carbohydrate, protein and fat. All three of these nutrients are just as important as another and it is important to understand the basic sci-ence as to why.

Calories are the energy produced from the mac-ronutrients with carbohy-

most readily available energy source for those wishing to exercise. Fat is the highest source of calo-ries and energy however, cellular biology makes fat burn in certain states of exercise more so than carbohydrate and protein.

Overall, nutrition can be very complicated but

it is best to keep it simple. The best practice, and what I preach to my ath-letes, is to eat a balanced plate with little to no processed foods, lots of fruits and vegetables and of course enough water to keep your body fueled up and prepared for both recovery and to start your next exercise!

Age alone should not be a deterrent from start-ing a new or continuing on with an existing exer-cise plan. There are many

from being active and if it can be done safely and correctly, the pros out-weigh the cons. Just as any high school athlete would prepare, the aging athlete must be aware of their bodies and to have aches and pains examined by a health professional, add proper warm up and cool downs, and fuel their bodies. Although it may be intimidating to start from scratch, by making an organized approach, exercise can be fun, safe and a very healthy life-style change.

- Courtesy of David Enos, ATC, LAT, St. Mary’s Cen-ter for Orthopaedics, St. Mary’s Strength and Per-formance Clinic .

Exercising as We Age

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If you are an older adult who understands the importance of living a healthy, active lifestyle, then the SeniorsPlus Aging Well Living Well Expo is a “must attend” event. Our theme this year is Explore! Just because we’ve aged doesn’t mean we stop – there is so much more to explore.

Dr. Marilyn Gugliucci will open the day, setting the tone for the reason why we are still exploring.Explore necessary, serious learning such as planning for the end of your life, seven strategies for beating the blues, and how to get up safely if you fall.

the harmonica, T’ai Chi, learning to use your tech devices, woodcarving,

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For most employees, addressing retirement issues is a costly, ab-stract and deeply psy-chological matter, which is apparent from a sur-vey by Schwab Retire-ment Plan Services.

While most survey

401(k) – a workplace savings plan that lets employees invest a por-tion of their paycheck before taxes are taken

with nine in 10 calling it a “must have,” most do not seek profession-al help to improve the plan’s performance. In fact, while 87 percent said they would seek professional help chang-ing their car’s oil, just 24 percent would seek ad-vice about their retire-ment plan’s investments.

“As a professional and rational human being,

not seem to make sense, but human nature is of-ten this way,” says Reid Abedeen, a partner at Safeguard Investment Advisory Group, LLC.

“Health-wise, for ex-ample, we know what’s good for us, yet we often choose an option that is unhealthy. Luckily, many of us come to a point in

-nally follow the wisdom of following our own advice, and I would en-courage more individu-

als who are approach-ing retirement to tend

sooner than later.”Abedeen discusses

ways in which individu-als can more easily de-velop a relationship with their retirement

• “Procrastination is the thief of time” and “Time is money.” Two simple but profound

Charles Dickens and the

Franklin – sum up the problem of neglecting retirement planning. There are issues that many of us would like to ignore and put off, both because it’s hard and complicated, and because we can. Retire-ment is always some-thing that’s “down the road” – that is, of course, until it’s on your door-step. Don’t let your fu-ture well-being, the ability to afford and en-joy the good life in your golden years, suffer. Ad-mit to yourself that re-tirement planning needs your attention, Abedeen says. Find a professional you trust and take ac-tion. You’ll feel better.

• Develop a relation-ship with your money;

Over time, adults get into a pattern with money. Di-rect deposit from work, direct withdrawals for

bills, groceries, gas, etc. -

mated banking, it’s easy to see why we might be disengaged. Find ways

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nances. There are apps out there that can better connect you with one of life’s most important re-sources. You might think of it as a game, and it can

even be fun. Also, treat your future

well-being at least as well as your car. Find a trustworthy profession-al, who can help you get started with increased

and guide you over time. If you have an aversion

-ing a likeable profes-sional will be important. If you don’t like talking

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self maintaining an un-healthy distance.

• Contribute as much as you can to your 401(k). Sadly, only about half of American workers have access to a 401(k), so take advantage if and while you can! While many live paycheck-to-paycheck, try contrib-uting at least a small percentage – perhaps 5 percent of your income, and see how much you miss that money. If this means that you have to take on additional debt via credit, then the in-terest rate may not be worth contribution. However, retirement funding is nothing to put off, so seriously consider

methods for maximizing this important personal investment.

• Engage yourself with knowledge; understand your 401(k). There are multiple 401(k) plans of-

fering different options. However, when you have a 401(k) plan from a previous employer, your investment choices are usually limited. One op-tion to consider is com-paring the investment choices you have within your current plan with the investment choices you have in the previous plan or plans. You may

investment options be-tween the plans gives

-tion to simply keep the money where it is and not change a thing.

Another option is to take the old 401(k) from your previous employer and roll it over to an IRA or Individual Retirement Account, with a differ-

In most cases this will open up many more investment options to you, and more options mean more opportunity

changes there are some things you need to con-sider before rolling over your 401k to an IRA.

Courtesy of Reid Abe-deen. www.safeguardin-vestment.com

Ways to Make Retirement Planning Easier

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have enough life insur-ance? Are my tax forms done correctly? Which Medicare Supplement Plan should I get? What about funeral expenses?

Senior citizens can have these and many other questions as they near retirement. There are good answers if you know where to look. I, myself, am 65 and still blessed with a good mind. However, none of us can know every-thing, and often, the ag-

-isfactory answers to so many important ques-tions. Of course, we may not even think of the best question to ask.

What if there was a place, an organization of trained experts in senior planning, where you could go ask for

-lutions without having to navigate the often confusing world of the internet. A real, live per-

son you could chat with and not have to stay on hold forever while wait-ing for help from a gov-ernment agency.

Anthony Arruda, a businessman from Stratton and a senior himself, started the Se-nior Planning Center in Farmington almost three years ago. “Tony” had already been advis-ing senior citizens on health insurance and retirement related is-sues for years. When the various drug programs were introduced a few years back and then the Affordable Care Act, he began getting even more questions from his senior clients.

So Arruda decided to open a center for se-nior planning, and then staff it with fully trained agents. Following his completion of a course from the Society of Cer-

he began recruiting others with a heart for helping senior citizens and having them trained

with his new Center.

Tony and his staff of 15 agents meet with people from Kittery to Fort Kent to answer questions regarding in-

-cial products. They are able to give informed answers that are par-ticular to the client’s needs and frequently save them money. Much of the consultation the Senior Planning Cen-ter does with clients is done without cost. Ex-cept for help with tax preparation the time spent in advising clients is pro bono.

The Senior Planning Center, based in the

Plaza, is a privately owned business by An-thony Arruda. Although it works with clients on their Medicare plan choices, the Center is not a government agen-cy.

“We educate and in-form our customers on their options. We work through several insur-ance companies and

out what our clients

qualify for and contact the proper agency for them.

The Center has a Face-book page where I found this typical, client testi-monial from Mary Liza-

uskas. “Facing retire-

was very unsettling.

the choices open to me, I made an appointment at…. My meeting with

Tony was not only infor-mative; it also answered my many questions. The follow up with Elizabeth put all my fears to rest.

facing retirement.”

Senior Planning Questions?

The Senior Planning Center is in the Mount Blue Plaza across from the hospital. A great place for senior citizens to get accurate information from trained agents

planning and other important senior concerns.

Submitted by Jane Mar-gesson, AARP Maine Com-munications Director

September is Disaster Preparedness Month and the timing could not be better to announce an

important collaboration in the state of Maine

that will help resi-dents protect their homes and keep their hard-earned money more se-cure at the same time.

This Septem-ber, AARP Maine

begins working with the Red Cross in

Maine to raise aware-ness about their state-

The Red Cross, in turn, is distributing AARP’s Fraud Watch Network handbooks through their

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will reach a broader au-dience across the state.

The goal of the Red -

vention and awareness campaign is to reduce

injuries by 25 percent

In Maine, the top three

to start are the kitchen, living room, and furnace

casualties and injuries can be avoided through

-ness.

Safety in the kitchen is just one of the topics Mainers can learn about

through the Red Cross initiative. Another is the importance of smoke

AARP and the Red Cross recommend that ev-ery home have working smoke alarms which can increase by 50 percent the odds of surviving a

-tive, Red Cross volunteers are working in communi-ties across Maine to test residents’ smoke alarms, replace batteries and even install new smoke alarms when needed. To learn more call 1-207-874-1192, x113 or visit www.MaineRedCross.org.

Another preventive

tactic is the development of an emergency escape plan, which can be a cru-cial way to save valuable

one has, on average, only two minutes to escape. The early warning of a smoke alarm, combined with a practiced escape route, can make all the difference.

As part of their out-reach, Red Cross volun-teers will also distribute AARP Fraud Watch Net-work scam/fraud pre-vention handbooks to Maine residents. Scam-mers have been known to target victims of natu-

and other personal trag-edies by posing as char-ity agents or home repair sales people. Our hand-books provide useful tips for the whole family on these and other scams. For more information, go to www.aarp.org/me or call 1-866-554-380.

I hope you will take a moment to check your smoke alarms and prac-tice escape routes in your

with organizations like the Red Cross, we can more effectively protect our families, property,

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Keeping Marriage Going Strong Into Your Golden Years

The trend of long-mar-ried couples calling it quits has been growing. However, there are some steps couples can take to keep their relationships going strong.

According to the AARP, divorces among people over the age of 50 have doubled since 1990. Ac-

codirector of the Na-tional Center for Fam-ily & Marriage Research

University, one out of

their golden years un-married.

There are a number of reasons why divorce rates have skyrocketed among the over-50 set. Understanding just why these divorces are tak-ing place and taking pro-

active steps to alleviate some of the divorce trig-gers can be a recipe for a happy marriage that continues throughout a couple’s golden years.

* Increase account-ability. Ours is a tran-sient society where families no longer bat an eyelash over moving great distances away from other family mem-

-ers may feel like they are not connected to chil-dren or grandchildren. With this in mind, they may feel less attached to their marriage or their responsibilities or be-lieve that no one will get hurt by a divorce. Keep-ing families close and remaining in frequent contact can increase ac-countability and reduce

the propensity for di-vorce.

* Get things out in the open. A major reason for a failed marriage is years

issues rather than ad-dressing problems. Cou-ples should make time to talk to each other about anything that might be bothering them rather than letting too many things slide. If these conversations turn into shouting matches, there is always the option of bringing in a third party to serve as a mediator.

* Spend time apart. Af-ter retirement, couples

spending hours upon hours in each other’s company. While togeth-

too much time spent to-

gether may lead to feel-ings of suffocation and the perception that each member of the relation-ship is no longer his or her own person. Indi-viduals can remedy this by doing more things on their own, whether spending time apart with friends or engaging in hobby time without your spouse. After all, absence makes the heart

-riods of separation can make the time married couples do spend to-gether feel more mean-ingful.

* Recommit to your vows. After 30 or more years, the vows you shared on your wedding may be a distant mem-ory. Some people may have different views on

the permanence of vows, putting personal happi-ness ahead of the happi-ness of the couple. Take stock of what you prom-ised one another on your wedding day and stick to those words.

Laughter has a way of dissolving a tenuous sit-uation. Focus energy on laughing at mistakes in-stead of pointing blame. Couples can make fun of themselves and resolve to not take things too se-riously.

* Act like you’re dating. Couples often become complacent after many years of marriage. They may forget about the little details that made the relationship fun in the early years. The per-sonal notes and cards

and other surprises may fall by the wayside after being together for some time. Make an effort to go on dates, write love notes and think of what was appreciated by your partners when you were in the dating stage.

-ness. Sometimes all that is needed to rekindle a relationship is a self-less act that shows how much you care for your partner.

Couples who are on the fence with regard to divorce can make an ef-fort to improve the re-lationship rather than simply see divorce as the best option.

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-son to let a healthy life-style become boring.

Here are three ways to let the summer sea-son guide your routine:

• Mix Up Movement: After months of indoor exercise, you may be ready for a change of scenery. And summer is the ideal time to take a break from the tread-mill and incorporate different types of move-ment and exercise into your lifestyle. So ditch the gym this weekend

and head for greener pastures. From row boating to hiking, you’ll

different muscles than you normally would by mixing things up.

• Eat In-Season Pro-duce: Take advantage of the summer harvest and plan meals around in-season produce. The

USDA lists apples, beets, bell peppers, kiwifruit, carrots, garlic, peach-es, okra and cherries, amongst many more fruits and vegetables that reach their peak in the summer months. These items are a chock full of vitamins and nu-trients and taste their best in summer.

-yond the Vitamin D fac-tor, a study published in the Journal of Investiga-tive Dermatology shows that sunlight may lower blood pressure, which could reduce one’s risk for heart attack and stroke. Some research-

of sunlight could out-

weigh cancer risks as-sociated with exposure. Don’t forget to take the usual precautions, how-ever. Wear sunglasses, sunscreen and a wide brimmed hat to protect against harmful UV ra-diation.

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There’s a wide world of wine out

reaching for the same few varietals time and again, consider expanding your range with different types that you might not necessarily think to pair with your meals.

For example, Port, which is thought by many to be just an after-dinner or dessert wine, is versatile in itself and can be used before, during or after meals.

“Port is not just a wine to enjoy af-ter dinner,” says David Guimaraens, head winemaker for Taylor Fladgate, Fonseca and Croft. “The range of styles means you can enjoy Port as an aperi-tif, with dessert, or at a party.”

Port is one of the world’s great clas-sical wines and is made in Portugal’s Douro Valley since the late 1600s. Portugal is the birthplace of true Port,

made from Portuguese grape variet-ies and the addition of neutral grape

spirit.Depending on how it is aged, Port

comes in a spectrum of styles, each of which can beautifully complement meals or special occasions, and can be enjoyed year-round. The most popu-lar styles of Port are Ruby, Tawny and White. Here are a few tips and recom-mendations for getting the best use of them.

made by one of the most revered Port houses, is aged for three to four years in large oak vats to produce a full-bod-ied wine with intense, dark berry fruit

berries and spiced nuts. It also makes an excellent ingredient in cocktails, such as a Manhattan (in place of sweet Vermouth) or as the base of a punch or sangria.

• Tawny Ports are matured in small oak casks for 10, 20, 30 or 40 years. These elegant wines have an intense amber color, opulent, jammy, nutty

and dried fruit, making them ideal for pairing with Pecan Pie, dried apricots, and desserts made with coffee or cara-mel. Slightly chill a Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Old Tawny and enjoy as an aperi-tif with mixed nuts, or serve at room temperature at the end of a meal.

• White Port, -

troduced in the 1930s, is made from white Douro grape varieties and aged in large wooden vats. Lightly sweet with vibrant acidity and a vel-vety texture, dry white Port offers fruit aromas and

oak notes. Chill

Fonseca’s Siroco Dry White Port for an el-

egant aperitif wine, or serve it alone or with premium Indian Tonic, such as Fever-Tree, and a sprig of mint or wedge of lemon.

• Don’t forget to savor your Port. A unique char-acteristic of all Port is that an open bottle can last for up to six weeks when stored in a refrig-erator.

With a bit of knowl-edge, you can get the best experience pos-sible trying a new wine varietal.

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Tips for Enjoying Different Types of Wines

Promotes LongevityThe Evidence: Wine drinkers have a

34 percent lower mortality rate than beer or spirits drinkers. Source: a Finnish study of 2,468 men over a 29-year period, published in the Journals of Gerontology, 2007.

Reduces Heart-Attack Risk

The Evidence: Moderate drinkers suffering from high blood pressure are 30 percent less likely to have a heart attack than nondrinkers. Source: a 16-year Harvard School of Public Health study of 11,711 men, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, 2007.

Lowers Risk of Heart Disease

The Evidence: Red-wine tannins contain procyanidins, which protect

against heart disease. Wines from Sardinia and southwest France have more procyanidins than other wines. Source: a study at Queen Mary Univer-sity in London, published in Nature, 2006.

Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

The Evidence: Moderate drinkers have 30 percent less risk than non-drinkers of developing type 2 diabetes. Source: research on 369,862 individu-als studied over an average of 12 years each, at Amsterdam's VU University Medical Center, published in Diabetes Care, 2005.

Lowers Risk of StrokeThe Evidence: The possibility of

suffering a blood clot-related stroke drops by about 50 percent in people

who consume moderate amounts of alcohol. Source: a Columbia University study of 3,176 individuals over an eight-year period, published in Stroke, 2006.

Cuts Risk of Cata-racts

The Evidence: Moderate drink-ers are 32 percent less likely to get cataracts than nondrinkers; those who consume wine are 43 percent less likely to develop cataracts than those drinking mainly beer. Source: a study of 1,379 individu-als in Iceland, published in Nature, 2003.

Cuts Risk of Colon Cancer

The Evidence:

Moderate consumption of wine (especially red) cuts the risk of colon

cancer by 45 percent. Source: a Stony -

viduals over a four-year period, pub-lished in the American Journal of Gas-troenterology, 2005.

Slows Brain Decline-

clines at a markedly faster rate in non-drinkers than in moderate drinkers. Source: a Columbia University study of

1,416 people, published in Neu-roepidemiology, 2006.

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In the year 2030, there will be over 74 million baby boomers over the age of 65 liv-

ing in the United States. The impact this data may have on housing and nursing care for the elderly helped to inspire the creation of The Wrinkle Ranch writ-ten by local Vermont author Mercy Kennedy McAllister (pen name) and published in March 2015.

It is a fast-paced thought-provoking story about a group of baby boomers who once lived together in a com-mune in 1960s Califor-nia. After decades of

separation, the group reconnects in Arizona making a commitment to care for each other to the end…no matter what.

It is a heartfelt story about a spirited group of friends now in ad-vancing years forced to ask themselves: Where will I be at the end of my journey? Where will I go when there’s no room at the inn?

Detailed yarns are woven throughout the story to create layers of mini dramas: tales

of a marriage that has gone stale, tragic loss, estrangement, a love child and love unreal-ized. It takes the spirit of the Yukon to help a Vietnam veteran share his story help-ing him to reconcile with the past.

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Vermont Author Explores the “Wrinkle Ranch”

Mercy Kennedy McAllister,

According to Ayurve-da, The Science of Life, our years are divided into three cycles. These cycles refer to Ayurve-

elements, Space, Air, Water, Fire and Earth, which combine into three forms to what are called the Doshas. Do-shas are combinations of elements that are un-stable in that they are dynamic and changing. These three primary Doshas - Vata, Pitta and Kapha - are the make up of our body/mind in some combination and

as long as we are on this planet.

In my opinion, I be-lieve that Ayurveda was developed to help us re-main balanced through-out our lives, by teach-ing us that through the

understanding of the cy-cles of nature as well as our internal cycles we make conscious choises that support us. The following explains the cycles of years that we experience while we are on this planet and sug-gestions for the emerg-

Youth is the growing years, or Kapha (Earth and Water); Middle age, the years out in the world, working to establish ourselves, or Pitta (Fire and Water); and Senior years or Vata (Air and Space) the Wis-dom years, when we disperse what we have learned to the next gen-eration.

Think of a plant, start-ing from seed and grow-

-ing, polinating and then maturing and reseeding itself. Our conscious-ness is constantly re-

cycles. We can choose to remain open to the pos-sibilities of our personal evolution to change for the better by establish-ing regular routines in our daily life to support health and vigor in our mature years. Ayurveda, or the Science of Life offers a framework for

this process.Vata (Air and Space)

governs all move-ment, communiation and transportation in the mind and body. It

elimination of wastes, breathing and the move-ment of thoughts. Our Senior years are a good time to invest in creat-ing a daily routine, so important for keeping Vata in balance. In na-ture there is a cycle with most growing things. Establishing a daily rou-tine helps us remain conscious of this, so it is very grounding, rou-tines let our nervous

system know that there is something to count upon every day, it also strengthens neuropath-ways that relate to se-curity and home (as in being in the body).

Suggestions regard-ing daily routines would center around sleep, meals and exercise. In addition to eating healthful meals and go-ing to bed at about the same time, established health routines cen-tered around exercise will continue to support a balanced, active life, mentally and physically.

Ideally, if we have mantained a healthy

body/mind, our Senior years offer a wealth of activities to choose from. Already estab-lished, we know what we are about, so mak-ing choices based upon preferences expands our horizons. For ex-ample, if you liked to downhill ski in the win-tertime as an adult you could choose to con-tinue that activity in the form of crosscountry skiing or snowshoing because you choose to avoid aggravating your knees or hip joints with the vigors of a downhill ski challange. This is not giving up but con-siously choosing what we do. Consider the importance of slowing down in order to choose wisely.

Meditation is a pro-foud practice to take up in the Senior/Vata years. Science has con-

has a quality called neuroplasticity. Said in another way, when your mind changes your brain changes too. In the

words of Donald Hebb, who is often reffered to as the father of Neuro-psychology, “neurons

together,” which liter-ally means that you can use your mind to change your brain.

A regular practice of

of decresased stress, improved immunity,

the body and decreased pain. Meditation cou-pled with restorative yoga is an excellent practice for Seniors and a regular meditation practice has been linked to greater happiness and compassion too and that translates to better interpersonal relation-ships at home or work.

Karen Vasil-Busch, BA, LMT is a Registered Ayurvedic Practitioner who offers health con-sultations and Ayurvedic

reached at: www.body-wise.info, 336-2065.

Karen Vasil-Busch, BA, LMT

Senior Years - Vata Years

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One of the best things about aging is being able to enjoy the fruits of your labor without as many obligations as you might have had when you were a younger adult. For ex-ample, many men and women have a lot more freedom to travel once they turn 50.

Many of today’s older adults have a wealth of discretionary time, and those who focused on re-tirement planning from an early age have the money to fund a recre-ational lifestyle. Travel companies and other businesses understand

other seniors are valuable customers and are rolling out the red carpet with

a bevy of discounts and perks.

AARP Services, Inc. has long been a trusted re-source in senior-based in-formation and resources. The organization contin-ues to broker relation-ships with various com-panies to arrange deals on travel-related services and products for older men and women. Mem-bers of AARP can link di-rectly to deals through the organization’s website.

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log on to the company’s website or give their cus-tomer service depart-ment a call.

Here are some other ways to secure deals on travel and other services.

· Do some networking. Fellow seniors who log in to chat rooms or who are members of social clubs may have the inside scoop on age-based travel deals. Learn the ropes from oth-ers who have been there before you and take notes on which companies offer the best deals.

Understand the details of senior discounts and compare them to other promotions offered to anyone, regardless of age. You may be able to get a

better deal or combine offers if you’re not locked into a senior plan. Also, check the dates when deals are valid to ensure you can travel when you want to.

· Always carry proof of age. Whether it is a driv-er’s license, AARP card,

-cate, carry proof of your age at all times. You do not want to miss out on a dis-count because you cannot verify you are 50 or older. Though being mistaken as younger could be a boost to your ego, it will

line.· Explore airline perks.

Men and women 55 and older may be eligible for “golden-agers” discounts

at major airlines. Such deals are not typically ad-vertised, so you may need to speak with an airline representative to secure the discount. Seniors also can request special ser-vices, such as baggage as-sistance, priority seating and a ride to the gate, at the airport.

· Try negotiating with vendors. If you cannot

consider negotiating with vendors for deals. Local hotels or businesses may

national chains. It never hurts to ask for a senior discount.

scheduling. Unlike stu-dents or business travel-ers, seniors tend to have

freedom with regard to the days of the week when they can travel. You

and come as you please without having to coor-dinate with vacation time or school breaks. Use this to your advantage and travel during off-peak times when crowds will be small and rates may be lower.

Don’t feel down if you’re approaching an-other milestone birthday. Entering into your golden years gives you access to a variety of perks and dis-counts that can save you time and money on travel.

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Many people who wait-ed eagerly for the day they could stop working and enjoy a leisurely re-

-ality doesn’t match their dreams.

“Some people are not

mentally to retire,” says

CPA and author of the book Retiring? Beware!! Don’t Run Out of Money and Don’t Become Bored.

He suggests a part-time job provides a pos-sible solution for both

boost to your bank ac-count and a mission to your daily living that an-other round of golf just isn’t supplying.

“I don’t think many peo-ple realize that they may live 30 to 40 years after leaving the workforce,”

of money required to sus-tain a comfortable life-style is staggering.”

Meanwhile, boredom becomes an insidious enemy, even for retirees

with a beloved pastime they hoped to make the centerpiece of their ex-istence. Playing tennis or lying on the beach is relaxing and pleasurable when done once a week or a couple of times a

wears off quickly when it becomes a person’s pri-

says.He suggests a few part-

time job possibilities that could work out nicely for retirees, whether their

they just want a place to go every day to mingle with co-workers:

Cruise ship employ-ment. This is an ideal way to combine a part-time job with pleasure,

provide room and board and the use of their fa-cilities when the workers are not plying their trade. Possible jobs onboard cruise ships include golf instructors, scuba diving/water sports instructors, bridge instructors, arts

and crafts instructors, caricature artists, dance instructors and photogra-phers.

“The opportunities on cruise ships are endless,”

can retirees spend time teaching what they enjoy while traveling around the world, eating wonder-ful food and earning ex-tra pocket money? I have a friend who has been a dance host on ships for six years, and plans on continuing for as long as his legs hold out.”

Librarian. Part-time work at the local library could be a great oppor-tunity for anyone who enjoys being around both books and other people who appreciate them. The duties include answer-ing customers’ questions, shelving books, helping patrons check out books, tracking overdue mate-rials and cataloging and keeping an eye out for lost and damaged items.

Bookkeeper. If you have the right experience with bookkeeping and

computer applications, then this can be a good possibility. Usually, the op-portunities are with small businesses and entail a

-cord keeping. Duties may include establishing and maintaining inventory database systems, tracing accounts receivable and accounts payable, main-taining checking and sav-ings accounts, producing

-lowing up on delinquent accounts.

Virtual assistant. This is a job you can do from your home. The main purpose of a virtual as-sistant is to assist busy business executives who do not have in-house staff to attend to various ad-ministrative functions. These positions have become available due to small companies try-ing to keep permanent overhead costs down. Training programs are available at community colleges, many of which

The duties of an assistant

include making travel arrangements, sending out letters and providing other support services, which are easily handled remotely via email and telephone.

“If you look around, there are a multitude of opportunities out there,”

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aren’t successful with that, widen the search because there are plenty of other possibilities that will put extra money in your pocketbook.”

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Most older adults want to remain in their own homes and communities which is why AARP is helping towns and cities nationwide become great, livable places for people of all ages.

To become part of the AARP Age-Friendly effort in Maine, contact Peter Morelli at [email protected] or call 207-712-7105.

The aging of Maine’s residents presents new challenges for Maine communities.

“The median age in Maine is 44—the oldest in the nation,” according to Lori Parham, AARP Maine state director. “The state also is one of the most ru-ral, so providing services

can be a challenge.”To respond to emerging

issues, the AARP has de-veloped the Age Friendly Community Network ap-proach. Paris is one of

-ies which have been des-ignated members of the Age-Friendly Community Network because of their

efforts to address aging in their communities. In

-dents have begun explor-ing age-friendly issues af-ter a panel at the Western Mountains Senior College.

The initiative helps mu-nicipalities take stock of their current resources and plan for changes

in housing, health care, transportation and com-munity resources to meet the needs of Maine’s rap-idly aging population. The program helps communi-ties develop action plans to address aging issues. The goal is to help adults age in place and age in community, a goal of 85% of Mainers according t AARP surveys.

Kennebunk, Portland, and Ellsworth have so far be-gun working with the age-friendly model to become more age-friendly.

To begin, each commu-nity analyzes strengths and weaknesses in eight areas, and then an action plan to address weak-

got the earliest start and has worked hard on the accessibility of public buildings and developed an ambitious program of events for seniors. The

also turning its attention to transportation and to a “Tool Table” for home

projects.Transportation is a top

priority in most towns. Volunteer programs are the focus, either inde-pendently of as part of The Village Movement –a membership-driven, grass-roots approach to affordable services in-cluding transportation, health and wellness pro-grams, home repairs, so-cial and educational ac-tivities.

In Paris the initiative is being spearheaded by Sarah Glynn, an attorney at the Oxford Hills law

if not years, my law part-ner and I have recognized that there is a dearth of ready support for our se-

often real legal issues.” Glynn thinks the program is a perfect adjunct to the town’s Market Square Re-vitalization strategy. The select board approved the town’s participation im-mediately when it heard about the age friendly

program. An Age-Friendly

presented at town meet-ing. “The response from the Town has been ter-

AARP Maine has re-tained a veteran town planner to help commu-nity groups create action plans. “It’s easy to set out a community’s strengths and weaknesses, and then make an action plan to address them,” said Pe-ter Morelli, who leads the

contact, Jacquelyn Cressy at [email protected]

AARP Maine has a small grant program to support age-friendly community planning designed to in-clude low and moderate income older adults. If you or your community might have an interest in ag-friendly planning in your town, contact Peter Morelli, [email protected], or 712-7105. More information: www.aarp.org/agefriendly.

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By Victor Block

has long stretches of love-ly beach backed by mag-

-cal foliage – and it does.

I knew that its dense jungles hide intriguing Mayan ruins, some dating back before the birth of Christ – and they do.

What surprised me dur-ing a visit to the Central American country, which is only about one-fourth the size of Maine, was the treasure trove of other at-tractions.

Like most visitors, I spent time relaxing on soft sand beaches. I also relived the mastery, and mystery, of the great Ma-yan civilization. I hiked hidden paths, enjoyed gentle canoe paddles and explored the jungle, rain forests and rivers that en-

Just off its Caribbean coastline, some 200 is-land cayes (pronounced “keys”) bask in the sun. Most visitors head for Ambergris Caye, a popu-lar diving and snorkeling destination.

I preferred the more laid-back lifestyle on smaller, less-developed Caye Caulker. Its two nar-row lanes are lined by brightly painted wooden houses. Most transporta-tion is by foot, bicycle or golf carts.

-triguing attractions is the mélange of its residents. Mestizos, descendants of Spanish and Mayan an-cestors, and Creoles of mixed African and white blood, account for about 75 percent of the popu-lation. Mayans, East Indi-ans, Chinese and even a smattering of Mennonites and Amish add to the mix.

Most intriguing to me are the Garifuna, descen-dants of African slaves and Caribbean Arawak Indians. Most of them live in coastal settlements of wooden houses lining dusty streets.

I was fortunate enough to meet 78-year-old Erdengela Polonio, a buyei (healer) who was preparing to conduct a dugu ceremony in her wooden, thatch-roofed

“temple” to cure two young girls who could not walk. Among prepara-tions were a crude hand-made alter displaying a combination of symbols, including images of Jesus and a collection of items

and plantain – laid out as offerings to the gods.

The goal of a dugu is to heal a person who has

something bad they or a relative has done. The ceremony involves many family members, can last two-to-three days, and in-cludes singing, drumming and dancing.

I also relived the com-pelling story of the Ma-yans. Wherever you are in

sites are likely to be near-by. The jungle conceals more than 600 ruins of that once-great civiliza-tion. My introduction fo-cused upon Caracol, the largest Mayan location

over 50 square miles and encompasses remains of some 36,000 structures.

Massive pyramids,

broad plazas, ball courts and over 100 reservoirs are linked by more than 20 miles of roads that ra-diate out like spokes of a wheel. Hieroglyphic texts carved into stelae and other facades provide the names and sometimes portraits of rulers, and descriptions of important historical events. Descen-dants of the Maya today live in villages of thatch-roofed wooden homes, dine on traditional foods like corn tortillas and caldo (a kind of cabbage), and keep their customs alive in other ways.

Along with strolls through Mayan sites, very different kinds of walks tempt nature lovers. A personal favorite was the

Sanctuary, a remote rain-forest known as the only jaguar preserve in the world. However, because jaguars are nocturnal ani-mals, human visitors have little chance to see one. As our guide Santos Gonza-lez remarked, “The best place to see a jaguar is a zoo.”

However, we did spot jaguar tracks, and a wild pig and tapir. We encoun-tered a troop of howler monkeys in the treetops, which complained about our presence by their chorus of barking noises that can be heard for a mile. We also saw croco-dile half submerged at the edge of a river, a tarantula hidden beneath a fallen tree trunk, and a number of the estimated 300 spe-cies of colorful tropical birds that live in the over-head tree canopy.

Caving is another pop-

and it doesn’t have to be the crawl-on-your-belly, slide-down-a-rope kind of activity. You may choose a walk-in experience, canoe

an inner tube.I enjoyed a pleasant

hour-long canoe ride into

without the human skulls, animal bones, clay pots and other evidence of for-mer Mayan occupation, the beauty of the cave it-self is entrancing. Multi-hued stalactites suspend-

ed from the ceiling reach almost to the water. The highest cavern soars to a cathedral-like height of 165 feet, then descends so low that boaters have to duck in order to pass.

As our canoe glided between walls just wide enough to navigate through, I recalled the open expanse of Carib-bean beach I had enjoyed just hours before. That di-versity – of nature, people and history – is to me the greatest appeal of a visit

If you go: For more in-formation contact the

logging onto travelbelize.org or calling (800) 624-0686.

Victor Block is an award-winning travel journalist who lives in Washington, D.C., and spends summers in Rangeley, Maine. He is a guidebook author who has traveled to more than 70 countries. His articles appear in newspapers around the country, and on travel websites.

Belize: a Treasure Trove of Attractions

Mayan pottery can be found in one of the many caves in Belize.

A local House of Prayer.

A visitor takes in the scenery at a waterfall in Belize. Photo courtesy of Damian Solano.

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