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Many of the questions the Social Security Admin-istration receives most

frequently concern how divorce affects possible benefits. This is not surprising since literature about Social Security regularly refers to benefits for “spouses.” Although divorced spouses can qualify for benefits, there are several special, often confusing, rules that apply to their eligibility.

Divorced individuals may, of course, qualify for Social Security retirement or disability benefits on their own earnings record. But how they can qualify on the earnings record of their former spouses (the “worker”)?

For retirement benefits, the divorced spouse must usually have been married to the worker for at least 10 years before the date their divorce became final. The divorced spouse must be at least 62 and cannot be married, unless under certain circumstances. They also do not have to wait until the worker gets her or his own Social Security benefits. So long as the worker is eligible for benefits and at least two continuous years have passed since the divorce, he/she can qualify as an “independently entitled divorced spouse.”

Divorced spouses can receive a benefit known as the primary insurance amount, or PIA, equal to half the amount the worker’s benefit would be at full retirement age (currently 66). They cannot receive benefits if they are already getting Social Security on their own record, if their own PIA is equal to or greater than half the amount of the worker’s PIA. In addition, if they take divorced spouse benefits before their own full retirement age, their benefit will be permanently reduced. Conversely, while a current spouse’s benefits can be reduced due to the worker’s employment income, and/or imposition of a “family maximum” (assuming the worker is receiving benefits), a divorced spouse’s benefits are not reduced due to those factors. If the divorced spouse works, their divorced spouse benefits could be reduced by their own earnings above specified amounts before to their full retirement age.

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Divorced spouses can also qualify for certain survivor benefits on a deceased worker’s earning record: Divorced widow(er)s benefits (if age 60-64, 50-59 if disabled); or divorced father’s or mother’s benefits (for widow(er)s with a dependent young or disabled child of the worker in their care). Some different rules apply to these eligibility categories. For example, divorced fathers or mothers do not have to have been divorced from the worker for at least 10 years. As noted at the outset, there are many special rules affecting all of these categories. Anyone who is divorced or contemplating divorce would do well to learn about the potential effects on Social Security benefits.

Michael Parks is with the Mandy Pino Center for Life Planning and Benefits Choices.

Further information can be obtained from local SSA offices; by phone (1-800-772-1213, TTY 1-800-325-0778); and at www.socialsecurity.gov. Information is also available through the state’s Aging and Disability Resource Center, 1-800-432-2080; TTY 505-476-4937.

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Drugs and scientific discov-ery have changed the face of medicine and profoundly

influenced the impact of disease on the human experience. Scientific inquiry and discovery over the last 100 years has led to advances that have truly altered the course of human history. The translation of a rapidly expanding scientific infor-mation base into clinical care has created social and moral dilemmas that have heretofore never existed. Before the 20th century, life began and ended as a result of forces largely beyond our individual or collective control. We are now frequently confronted with the need to participate in discussions and decisions as basic and fundamental as our own life and death.

There is little doubt that public health measures and immunizations have produced the most impressive, and frequently unappreciated, impact on global health. Relegated to a virtual historical footnote, the black plague was estimated to have

killed 40 percent of the world's population during the Middle Ages roughly between 1348 and 1377. In some areas, upward of 70 percent of the inhabitants were killed. Today, plague is limited to a few sporadic, treatable cases.

Few alive can remember the 1918 flu epidemic that killed an estimated 50 million people (roughly 1/5 of the world's population). This remains - hopefully forever - the most lethal illness in human history. Polio, smallpox, diphtheria, tetanus and other infectious conditions remain a public health concern in most industrialized countries largely owing to fading memories and individual choice to avoid vaccinations. Antibiotics and vaccines have dramatically diminished the role of pneumonia as "the friend of the aged." That concept was opined by Sir William Osler at the end of the 19th century, when discussing end-of-life care of the elderly. Drugs and medicine have produced a dramatic impact on the leading causes of death in

the United States largely because of the ability to treat many potentially lethal conditions. Over the last 100 years, heart disease has replaced pneumonia/flu as the leading cause of death in the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

It is not generally appreciated that modern drug therapy has a history that spans only about 75 years. The vast majority of the American population has never known life without medications that can effectively treat and control disease. Worldwide, however, many have not had the opportunity to experience the full range of benefits of drugs with their enormous potential for improving quality of life. Not only have drugs helped to treat disease, but they have also been used to probe and understand disease mechanisms. Moreover, they have profoundly expanded our understanding of the basic pathophysiology of disease and ultimately how disease is managed. Unfortunately, for many, drug treatment of established disease is frequently thought to be easier and more convenient than is changing behavior to manage and possibly prevent disease from developing.

The "power of the pill" resides not in the drug itself but in the science underlying its development and in the systematic evaluation of its safety and effectiveness. The optimal clinical use of a drug requires an understanding of the drug, the patient, the disease and the illness being treated. The maximum benefit of any drug intervention can only flow from the integration of each of these entities into an individualized treatment plan. Cost and availability of

effective drugs limit the impact of drug therapy for individuals and populations, but these issues have more to do with the business and politics of medicine and essentially nothing to do with the effectiveness of drug therapy.

It is arguable that modern drug therapy has been associated with a dramatic shift in the types of disease that are leading to death and disability in the United States. Infectious disease has been replaced largely by conditions related to personal behavior, the aging process, or intrinsic (internal) biological changes associated with chronic progressive disease, suggesting the assault from outside factors has been significantly reduced only to be replaced by more sinister and subtle assaults from within. Hopefully, through discovery, the quality of life can be optimized and the fear and suffering frequently associated with end of life can be made less of a burden.

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La Vida Llena, one of Albu-querque’s longest-operating retirement communities, is

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Very Rev. John Haverland and Major Gen. USAF Retired Wendell Carter.

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started the flagship community. “La Vida Llena, and therefore La

Vida Vista, would not exist if it was not for the leadership and vision of The Very Reverend John Haverland and Major General USAF Retired Wendell Carter,” Eaton said. “So to honor them and to remember our roots as we get ready to expand, it has been determined to change the name of the parent company from La Vida Vista to the Haverland Carter Lifestyle Group.”

La Vida Llena, located near Juan Tabo and Montgomery in the Northeast Heights, is a LifeCare retirement community, meaning residents must be able to live independently when they move in, but as their needs increase, La Vida Llena will provide assisted living and other forms of care as they progress through end-of-life stages.

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Tinnitus is not a disease but a symptom, and therefore, there is no “cure.” It can be caused by ear infections, foreign objects or wax in the ear, or excessive exposure to loud sounds. In many patients, it is difficult to determine the cause. Some of the underlying medical conditions that have been reported to cause tinnitus are Meniere’s disease, diabetes, hypertension, temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ), vascular issues, ear disease, tumors, cardiovascular disease and hearing loss. Some of the non-medical underlying conditions

reported are head traumas and barotraumas. Noise and stress may also be factors, or it can even be induced by alcohol, nicotine and food.

Tinnitus is also a side-effect of many medications, such as aspirin or some antibiotics. In many cases, however, no underlying physical cause can be identified.

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holiday stress to a minimum. The choice is yours.

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The Figueroa Music and Arts Project is into its second season, continuing its hallmark tradition of presenting the greatest music of all ages in contexts suitable for the 21st century. This month, the classical music organization will bring renowned Russian pianist Olga Kern to the stage.

The Project is guided by music director Guillermo Figueroa, who served as music director of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra for its last decade of existence. The Project burst on the Albuquerque scene last year with a rich and varied sequence of concerts. Visual art and dance were combined with music in critically acclaimed presentations that were enthusiastically received.

“We begin our second season – one of growth and maturation – as we expand the scope and size of our undertakings,” said Figueroa. “We remain committed to the objective of bringing you the greatest music of all ages, presented in new and different contexts.”

Kern, a charismatic pianist who has entranced audiences in Albuquerque and Santa Fe in recent years, will highlight a full symphony orchestra concert Nov. 16-18 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. She will play Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, and the program will be rounded out with Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, one of the best known of his works.

Figueroa said the full symphony format of the November concert would become more common in The Project’s presentations going forward.

“I have always intended to build The Project’s capabilities to include a full symphony orchestra element, and this concert will showcase the realization of that goal,” Figueroa

said. “We will not abandon the other delightful configurations of great music in the future, from small ensembles to chamber orchestra, but we will also present the full majesty of the symphony orchestra more often.”

The current season was inaugurated last month with “Baroque and Brazilian – Musical Transformation and Re-Invention,” a mix of early 20th century composers’ reinterpretations of older melodies and themes. Featured composers were Ottorino Respighi, Darius Milhaud and Richard Strauss.

December brings a pair of particularly enticing presentations to The Figueroa Project’s season. First, in collaboration with Festival Ballet of Albuquerque, The Figueroa Project orchestra will present The Nutcracker Ballet (In The Land of Enchantment). Choreographed by Festival Ballet artistic director Patricia Dickinson Wells, this presentation of the Tchaikovsky holiday standard is faithful to the original – only the setting is brought to an early New Mexico household.

The Nutcracker will be presented Dec. 20-23 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Then, on Dec. 31, The Figueroa Project is presenting what bids to become a holiday tradition in Albuquerque: “New Year’s Eve in Vienna.” Presented one night only at the NHCC, it will feature music from the classic masters, such as Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Strauss, and will emphasize light-hearted waltzes, polkas, Hungarian dances and rhapsodies in keeping with the atmosphere of the festive evening.

For those inclined to make this Old World musical confection a complete New Year’s Eve event, a limited number of VIP tickets, for an additional $150 each, will include a gourmet dinner catered for the occasion, served in La Fonda del Bosque at the NHCC.

A reception in Salon Ortega will follow the concert, with hors d’oeuvres and wine from Casa Rondena Winery. This luxurious event will be limited to 100 guests. Regular ticket prices range from $22 to $60.

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By Barb Armijo

Lovelace Senior Health Plan member Reymundo Horaci-tas said he did not par-

ticularly like having to change his primary care physician when that doctor left Lovelace’s network of providers last month. But Horaci-tas said it wasn’t as difficult as he had expected, and now he wants to publicly show support for what he calls his “Lovelace family.”

“I had heart surgery five years ago,” said the 75-year-old Horacitas, who also works for the YMCA and helps seniors design and maintain fitness plans. “Lovelace has been there for me for 37 years. When I had to get a new doctor, it really wasn’t as hard as I thought. Change doesn’t have to be hard.”

Last month, Lovelace Health

System suffered a blow when ABQ Health Partners terminated its contract with the health plan, taking its 184 physicians out of Lovelace’s network.

Since then, however, Lovelace has received support, not only from members such as Horacitas, but also from physicians who either have been in the network or who are newly affiliated with it. On Oct. 18, a group of physicians called a news conference to voice support for the health plan.

Dr. Robert Federici of the New Mexico Heart Institute said he and many other physicians, surgeons and specialists are “proud to be part of Lovelace’s network of providers.”

He was joined at the news conference by long-time family physician Phillip Briggs of Albuquerque Family Health Care,

which he said has been able to grow to provide service to more of Lovelace’s health plan members.

“Lovelace focuses on access to its members, and that is right in line with what we at Albuquerque

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Physician Practice Adds to Lovelace’s Quality Reputa-tion

Lovelace Health System has acquired Southwest Medical Associates, Inc. The transaction is effective immediately and comes after more than a year of discussions and negotiations.

“It’s an exciting moment in Lovelace’s history,” said Ron Stern, president and CEO of Lovelace Health System. “Southwest Medical Associates is one of the premier medical groups in our community, with high quality physicians who focus on offering true personal care and short wait times. The practice is established, extremely popular and successful.”

As part of Lovelace, Southwest Medical Associates will retain its name as well as its leadership in Dennis Cox, executive director. All 150 employees have been retained.

“This alliance with Lovelace is powerful for Southwest Medical Associates,” said Dr. Kenneth Rogers, president of Southwest Medical Associates, Inc.

“Accessing Lovelace’s resources, infrastructure and health plan ensures our practice will continue to recruit and retain exceptional physicians, midlevel providers and staff, and it will allow us to continue to provide state-of-the-art care to our patients.”

This acquisition launches a new physician model for Lovelace: a hybrid network of employed, strategically aligned and community physicians who are all valued and all working together to serve patients in an integrated system.

“We are committed to developing strong and lasting relationships with physicians – regardless of whether we employ them or are affiliated with them in any other way,” added Stern. “These bonds are crucial to serving patients with quality clinical care and excellent customer service and to the success of our system.”

Southwest Medical Associates physician Thomas Gross agrees that the new relationship with Lovelace creates opportunity for innovative service and care: “We

want to be a part of an integrated system. It allows us to provide better coordination, improved communication and patient flow. It just enhances the personal care that we’ve always offered here.”

The acquisition is another example of investment in Albuquerque and New Mexico by Lovelace’s parent company, Ardent Health Services. Since 2002, more than $316 million has been invested into Lovelace’s facilities, equipment and people.

About Lovelace Lovelace Health System consists

of Lovelace Medical Center; Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital; Lovelace Women’s Hospital; Lovelace Westside Hospital; Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center; Lovelace Regional Hospital-Roswell; the Lovelace Health Plan, offering health insurance to 210,000 New Mexicans with access to a wide range of health care providers and specialists across New Mexico; and 11 retail pharmacy locations in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and Santa Fe.

About Southwest Medical Associates

Southwest Medical Associates is one of New Mexico's largest multi-specialty medical groups. It was established in Albuquerque in 1979, and has served Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Los Lunas and New Mexicans throughout the state for more than 30 years. Its new West Side clinic at 4420 Irving Blvd. NW, provides expanded primary care, including family medicine and pediatrics, and specialty care, including neurology and podiatry, to Rio Rancho and Albuquerque's West Side. The West Side clinic is one of New Mexico's most modern facilities. The clinic at 6100 Pan American Freeway NE, (Northside Medical Building) provides comprehensive primary care, including family medicine, pediatrics and internal medicine, and specialty care, including gynecology, neurology and podiatry.

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By Marlene Baca

An important Medicare deadline is here for many New Mexicans. The

Medicare Open Enrollment Period began Oct. 15 and will end Dec. 7. During this period, you can switch from Original Medicare (Medicare

Parts A & B) to a Medicare Ad-vantage (Part C) plan, switch from a Medicare Advantage plan back to Original Medicare, switch from one Medicare Advantage plan to another and make changes to your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.

For additional information

or questions regarding the Medicare Open Enrollment Period, visit www.Medicare.gov. We are continuing in our monthly series about what it means to age into Medicare and what Medicare means for you. This month, we will explain the differences between Original Medicare and a Medicare Advantage plan, as well as the pros and cons of the two.

Original Medicare is the federal health insurance program that is for people age 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant). A Medicare Advantage plan, or MA plan, is a type of Medicare health plan offered by a private company that contracts with Medicare to provide you with all your Part A & B benefits. Medicare Advantage plans include Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs), Private Fee-for-Service Plans, Special Needs Plans and Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans.

What does Original Medicare include?

Original Medicare Part A benefits cover hospital services, inpatient care, temporary skilled-nursing facility visits and hospice. Part B covers physician and outpatient rehabilitation costs.

What does a Medicare Advantage plan offer?

Medicare Advantage plans, such as Lovelace Medicare Plan, provide both Medicare parts A and B as well as worldwide emergency room and urgent care coverage. It is important to understand that every Medicare Advantage plan is different and can offer a variety of benefits. Some of those possible benefits include vision, dental, hearing, preventive care, prescription coverage that isn’t dependent on Medicare Part D enrollment, and health and wellness benefits. If you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, Medicare services are covered

through the plan and aren’t paid for under Original Medicare.

Understanding the differences between Original Medicare and a Medicare Advantage plan

While a Medicare Advantage plan offers additional benefits that Original Medicare does not, it is important to find the plan that is the best fit for you. Members who are enrolled in Original Medicare may receive care with any hospital or doctor that accepts Medicare, whereas members with a Medicare Advantage plan are limited to certain contracted providers. If you are seen by a particular specialist or at a certain facility for which you did not receive prior authorization from your Medicare Advantage plan, it is possible that you may incur out-of-pocket charges. Before enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan, review the benefits and costs as well as the pros and cons of the plan to make certain it is the right decision for you.

Marlene Baca is Lovelace Health Plan’s chief programs officer. “Aging into Medicare” is a monthly series on Medicare topics. She is happy to take questions for future columns. Email [email protected].

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“There are only four kinds of people in the world – those who have been caregivers,

those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers.” –Former First Lady Rosalyn Carter

As we prepare to sit down and give thanks for all we have this month, remember caregivers – the people providing help, support and attention to their loved ones in homes across New Mexico. It is estimated that more than 65 million people in this country are family caregivers.

As interest has grown in family caregivers’ issues, The National Family Caregivers Association began celebrating National Family Caregivers Week. That has grown into an entire month of giving thanks to them.

Family caregivers are often not just family members; they include friends, partners and neighbors. And though the warm souls who choose to work in the home health care industry may not be related to

their clients, they support family caregivers by providing respite or to fill in gaps when a family member can’t be there for a loved one.

Most of the time, keeping a frail loved one in his or her home is preferred, though not often easy, said Marc Sternhagen, who with his wife, Jennifer Sternhagen, owns TakeCare Home Care in Albuquerque.

“We tell our prospective clients that it’s our goal to be an extension of their family,” he said. “We hire people who have that family mindset as well. We have to be welcomed into their homes, and we know that.”

TakeCare Home Care, like the many home health providers in Albuquerque and New Mexico, offers everything from respite for family members who are the primary caregivers, whether they need an evening out, a weekend away, or while they work during the day or night.

Dave Kaminski of Premier Home Care said agencies that provide respite understand that families

need to have flexibility.“We have one client who cares

for his wife full time, but he would like to play golf on Wednesdays,” Kaminski said. “We go out there for four hours, and he gets a bit of time to play golf and have some lunch. We also have families who need us during the day, and they come in and care for their loved one at night.”

Teresa Nachman, who with her husband, Bob Nachman, owns Visiting Angels, serving the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho areas for 12 years, said that more than half of her company’s business is providing respite for family caregivers.

“Many people are on the job 24 hours a day, seven days a week caring for someone they love,” Teresa Nachman said. “We allow them to have a sense of balance to their lives.”

She said that sometimes the respite involves not only caring for a family member’s loved one, but also that loved one’s pet.

“We can take the dog for a walk or change the litter box so that the person who needs the care will be able to continue to enjoy his or her pet in the home,” she said. “As we all know, our pets are like our family, and some family caregivers go above and beyond to make sure that loved one’s pet is being cared for too. Our service includes being able to handle the pet situation as well when a family caregiver needs respite.”

Mary Martinez of HomeInstead, another home care agency in Albuquerque, said it has become more important than ever for caregivers to be honored for what they do.

“Not only do we have some very devoted and compassionate employees, but they really do care for our clients as if they were family,” she said. “We want our caregivers to know that what they do is being appreciated by everyone, so there is no better month than November to do just that. Our families grow to love our caregivers as if they were part of their family.”

There are financial, physical and emotional aspects of being a family caregiver, and often it may seem as if these special people are alone in their challenges. However, there are resources to provide support for family caregivers through the National Family Caregivers Association. For more information, visit www.nfcacares.org.

“If a person calls and says their

mother has Alzheimer’s disease but they don’t know what to do, we will get them in touch with the right person,” he said. “We connect them with the appropriate person; we want to be a one-stop shop for them. Many people call in and say, ‘I don’t know if you’re the right person, but can you help me?’ We then call various organizations to find out if it’s their area of expertise and determine if they can help these individuals.

“Our partners saw the need to help seniors, not by providing another phone number, but by connecting them to a live person that is in health care in New Mexico,” he added.

New Mexico Outreach promotes and supports the concept that every patient has the right to quality, coordinated planning, which is an integral part of total patient care.

“Promoting and supporting the philosophy that the continuity of care is a holistic health approach that is centered on the patient and family to ensure their preventive, therapeutic, rehabilitative, custodial, non-medical, as well as their medical needs are included in the assessment and evaluation process,” said Bunzel.

New Mexico Outreach is a free, confidential service started in March to promote “choice and knowledge about health and lifestyle options,” Bunzel said. “The partnership continues to add care levels that can answer questions the senior or their loved ones may have.”

Care levels include assisted living, transportation, medical equipment, long-term care, home care, hospice, custodial care, meal assistance, memory care and much more. “Many of our partners are state-wide, but if there is a need outside New Mexico Outreach, we are committed to locate the resource that is appropriate and that will follow through with the patient. We want nothing but the best for our seniors in New Mexico, and I believe that we can and should support those that have done so much for us.”

For more on New Mexico Outreach, call 505-917-8120.

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Prime Time Publishing’s Family Caregiver Resource Guide has expanded over the

years so that more readers can find the vital printed information they need regarding family caregivers and the crucially important ser-vices they offer. The guide is once again available starting this month at Smith’s, Albertsons and John Brooks grocery stores. However, it also is now available online at www.ptfcg.com.

Prime Time Web director Gary Rivord said his motivation for putting the guide online was personal. He recently had to find care for his aging parents, and he discovered it was not only time consuming but also physically demanding.

“I, like a lot of people, can cover more ground doing things online,” he said. “I wanted this online version of the Family Caregivers Guide to be a place where people looking for care for a loved one

could search, see options and get connected with providers more easily. I envision this as a tool for people who have to arrange the care for the elderly or disabled individuals.”

Gary Rivord is the brother of Prime Time Publisher Dave Rivord. Together they came up with the online concept, which complements the printed guide and still has a life of its own on the World Wide Web.

“We have the Family Caregiver Resource Guide that is printed once a year,” Gary Rivord said. “It’s static and very useful. However, the online guide is a living thing that can be updated, can have videos, links, discussions and other documents. It’s the printed version of the guide, but so much more.”

Dave Rivord said he wanted the online product to increase accessibility to resources for people who may have limited time and are taking care of someone.

“We hope that by providing the guide online, we can reach

even more families and caregivers who need all of this information in one place and in an easily accessible format,” said Dave Rivord. “This is an easy way to pass along information about family caregiving electronically. Simply copy the link and email it to your friends and family who may need this convenience.”

In addition to being available at the grocers mentioned above, the guide can also be found by calling the Prime Time office at 880-0470, or by visiting any of the advertisers or partners in the book. The Department of Senior Affairs will also make the guide available at its Senior and Community centers and at special events throughout the year.

The Family Caregiver Resource Guide’s mission has not changed over the years, said Dave Rivord. It is there to provide information to

any caregiver or family needing a caregiver and to make their lives a little easier.

“We hope it continues to provide just that,” he said.

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There are ways all of us can support family caregivers. Here are the NFCA’s top 10 ways we can appreciate caregivers all year long, but this month in particular:

1. Offer a few hours of respite time to a family caregiver so they spend time with friends, or simply relax.

2. Send a card of appreciation or a bouquet of flowers to brighten up a family caregiver’s day.

3. Encourage local businesses to offer a free service for family caregivers through the month of November.

4. Help a family caregiver decorate his/her home for the holidays or offer to address envelopes for holiday cards.

5. Offer comic relief! Purchase tickets to a local comedy club, give a family caregiver your favorite funny movie to view, or provide them an amusing audio book to listen to while doing their caregiver activities.

6. Find 12 different family

photos and have a copy center create a monthly calendar that the family caregiver can use to keep track of appointments and events.

7. Offer to prepare Thanksgiving dinner for a caregiver’s family in your community, so they can just relax and enjoy the holiday.

8. A United States postage stamp honoring the more than 50 million family caregivers in America is officially "under consideration" by the U.S. Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee. Sign the petition at www.thefamilycaregiver.org and ask others to sign the petition letter.

9. Help a family caregiver find information and resources on the internet or to locate a local support group.

10. Ask your local elected official to issue a proclamation celebrating National Family Caregivers Month.

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It has been widely reported that more than 10,000 Baby Boom-ers have been turning 65 each

day as of 2011. What is not as widely reported is that a significant number of Americans also reach age 85 daily and join the most rapidly growing elderly age group in history and the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population.

Historically only a small portion of our senior population, those 85 and older today represent more than 12 percent of seniors, and that percentage is expected to double over the next few decades. This unique group represents most of the loved ones being cared for by spouses, adult children, siblings and friends. While many are turning the concept of being elderly on its head by living healthy and active lives, others are 50 percent more likely to develop dementia, and more than half require help with daily activities.

In response, the growth in aging services has been astronomical in the last decade. It appears that the more people who join this 85+

group, the greater the types of needs identified and subsequently the more services offered in the community. There are even movers, Realtors mediators and counselors today who specialize in working with seniors.

A multitude of products and services can be found in local Caregiver Resource Guides available at local hospitals as well as at Smith's, Albertsons, and at all the businesses that advertise in the guide. You may also call the Prime Time office at 880-0470 to obtain a copy.

Information can also be gathered at the 8th annual Family Caregiver Conference from 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Nov. 3 at Sandia Resort and Casino. The conference is produced by the Alzheimer’s Association. For more information on that, visit www.alz.org/newmexico/ and click on Events Around New Mexico in the left column.

Or you can look online at the New Mexico Association for Continuity of Care website, www.nm-acc.org/. The NMACC has adult day care, medical and non-medical in-home care and an aging

resource center through the State of New Mexico. It also has more than 250 small assisted living homes housing eight to 10 seniors in residential neighborhoods throughout Albuquerque. They have movers who specialize in helping seniors, certified senior advisors, elder mediators and geriatric counselors. Several geriatric physicians conduct house calls, and there are dental services for seniors in their home.

NMACC’s local health systems are creating what is being termed “medical homes” due to Medicare’s insistence that they find ways to lower re-hospitalization rates. Affordable transportation continues to be a challenge, but some interesting alternatives are being developed around the country.

Unfortunately, many families continue to feel overwhelmed by the maze of options, and it is typically a shock for them to learn how little Medicare and Medicaid pay for services. When those we care about experience a medical crisis and enter the health care system, we enter a foreign world that leaves families dependent on

others who are qualified to explain, educate and help them. Often, information must be absorbed quickly, so obtaining good information is critical.

With all of this growth and change, professionals at every level are scrambling to learn more about the needs, issues and resources available so they can help seniors and their families. You are not alone, although it may at times feel that way. If you have not found a particular service in the past, look again. Keep your eyes and ears open, talk with your personal advisors, such as accountants and lawyers, or conduct another online search. You may find exactly what you and your loved one need.

Nancy Oriola is the owner of Decades, LLC, an elder care consulting, care management and private fiduciary company. She is a certified financial planner and licensed master’s level social worker who has been assisting seniors and their families in the Albuquerque community for more than 25 years.

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“If a person calls and says their mother has Alzheimer’s disease but they don’t know what to do, we will get them in touch with the right person,” he said. “We connect them with the appropriate person; we want to be a one-stop shop for them. Many people call in and say, ‘I don’t know if you’re the right person, but can you help me?’ We then call various organizations to find out if it’s their area of expertise and determine if they can help these individuals.

“Our partners saw the need to help seniors, not by providing another phone number, but by connecting them to a live person that is in health care in New Mexico,” he added.

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New Mexico Outreach is a free, confidential service started in March to promote “choice and knowledge about health and lifestyle options,” Bunzel said. “The partnership continues to add care levels that can answer questions the senior or their loved ones may have.”

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It can be challenging to eat right during the holidays, especially when the entire season seems

filled with hearty meals, rich dishes and sweet treats. While it's okay to moderately splurge before

kick-starting the New Year with a healthy diet, it's important to build momentum prior to January 1 by making smart dietary deci-sions over the holidays to ensure a healthy immune system during

the winter months and increased energy for burning off those extra calories.

Drink to Your HealthA simple way to enjoy

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Whether it's a nourishing morning pick-me-up or a mid-day energy and immunity boost, these nutritious and delicious recipes from NutriBullet will help ensure a healthy holiday season and put you on the right track to wellness in the New Year. The NutriBullet emulsifies healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables and grains into their most easily digestible state. Learn more at www.nutribullet.com.

Nutrient Know-How

How many times have you read a list of nutrients on a food label, but not really known how each works to benefit your body? Following are some nutrient quick tips so you're better informed during your next trip to the market.

Calcium - Essential for healthy teeth and bones; also important for muscle, nerve and some gland functions.

Iron - Necessary for healthy blood and normal cell functioning.

Magnesium - Needed for healthy bones; also involved in more than 300 enzymes.

Potassium - Helps maintain healthy blood pressure.

Vitamin A - Helps keep eyes and skin healthy; also helps protect against infections.

Vitamin C - Helps heal cuts and wounds; helps keep teeth and gums healthy, and helps iron absorption.

Folate (folic acid) - Helps the body form red blood cells.

Fiber - Helps reduce blood cholesterol and may lower risk of heart disease.

How Much Is a Cup?

To help you gauge how much produce you're eating, here's a quick look at what equals a cup:

-1 small apple-1 large banana-1 medium grapefruit-1 large orange-1 medium potato-2 large or 3 medium plums-12 baby carrots-1 small wedge watermelon-8 large strawberries-2 large stalks celery-1 medium pear

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Sweet Apple Pumpkin Pie

An antioxidant-rich, protein-packed healthy dessert option so you can enjoy the flavors of the season guilt-free.

1/4 cup organic silken tofuor organic Greek-style yogurt1/2 cup canned pumpkin orcooked fresh pumpkin1/2 apple (cut, cored, andseeds removed)1 tablespoon raw almondbutterPinch of cinnamonPinch of ground cloves1-2 teaspoons pure maplesyrup1 cup almond milkAdd ingredients to large cup, and

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1/2 cup spinach1/2 cup Swiss chard1/4 cup parsley1 kiwi (peeled)1/2 lime (peeled)1 banana (peeled)1/2 bell pepper (seeds andstem removed)1 inch fresh ginger root(peeled)Add water to the max line of the

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Cranbanana Blast

Filled with heart-healthy nutrients and anti-viral properties, cranberries blend well with bananas and dates for a tart-sweet treat.

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When you're planning your big turkey dinner, the one thing you want to be sure

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Turkey bites - Top your favorite crackers with a little turkey and a slice of pepper Jack cheese. Microwave until the cheese starts to melt. Add a dollop of salsa or guac.

Mini mexi-pizzas - Split an English muffin, and spread a little salsa on each half. Top with turkey and shredded cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly. Top with a dollop of sour cream or guac.

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In mixing bowl, combine turkey, sour cream, soup, milk, 1/2 cup cheese, hash browns and onion.

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Guacamole Turkey Salad

Serves: 62 tablespoons canola oil1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1 cup of turkey, diced1/4 teaspoon black pepper3/4 teaspoon cumin, ground1 lime zested2 limes, juiced, divided1/4 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon Mexican chili powder1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced1/4 cup yellow bell pepper,

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Turkey and Corn Enchilada

Casserole

Serves: 6First Layer1 15-ounce can corn, drained1 15-ounce can creamed corn8 ounces sour cream (non-

fat)1/2 cup ricotta (low-fat)1 8 1/2-ounce package corn

bread mixSecond Layer1 cup turkey, shredded1 cup shredded cheese1 cup enchilada sauce,

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garnishMix together all first layer

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mixture; beat 2 minutes at me-dium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.

Add eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in enough remaining flour to make stiff batter. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.

Remove from refrigerator. Punch dough down. Remove dough to lightly floured surface. Roll to 21 x 12-inch rectangle.

Spread Cranberry Filling over dough to within 1/2 inch of edges. Fold crosswise in thirds, to en-close filling, making a 12 x 7-inch rectangle. Press edges to seal. Cut dough into 12 (1-inch) strips. Hold-ing ends of each strip, twist three times. Pinch together ends of each twisted strip to form tarts; place on

greased baking sheets. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until almost doubled in size, about 30 to 45 minutes.

Bake at 400∞F for 12 to 15 minutes or until done, switching positions of sheets halfway through baking time for even browning. Remove tarts from baking sheets; let cool on wire racks. Drizzle tarts with Powdered Sugar Icing, if desired.

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Winter is coming soon. I ex-pect it will be a lot milder than previous winters as

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Also, install door sweeps on your outside doors if they do not close tightly. If you can see light under the doors, insects can crawl in. Inspect the outside of your house and seal or caulk any cracks in the foundation or voids around pipes, or any other areas which will give bugs access to your house. Of course, make sure all of your screens are in good repair. Do not let any branches from nearby trees or shrubs touch your roof. Prune them back if necessary. If you live in an area where cockroaches are prevalent, make sure all of your drains are closed at night. If you don't have a drain cover, you can put a Ziploc bag filled with water on the drain to keep the roaches from coming up and into the house. Cockroaches are most active from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

If you have a crawlspace under your house, it would be best to go under the house and seal with steel wool all the areas where pipes penetrate the floor. In some places, you can do it from inside the house, but in most areas it won't work. The access areas may not be visible or accessible under a sink. It would also be practical to have your crawlspace dusted with food-grade diatomaceous earth, which will keep bugs out. Use only food-grade because it is safe, and if anyone has to go under your house to work, it won't hurt them.

Don't let exterminators put down mouse poison to control mice. If you should have deer mice and one of them dies in an inaccessible area

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Hospice has grown from serving a few thousand American

patients per year to more than 1.5 million annu-

ally since President Jimmy Carter declared November to be National Hospice Month in 1978.

The number of hospice

programs has also grown from just one - Connecticut Hospice – in 1971, to more than 5,000 in recent years. Hospice care has also become more mainstream and is even recognized as a separate medical subspecialty today.

In addition to end-of-life care, the industry has given birth to another medical discipline: palliative care. This is “an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and impeccable assessment and treatment of pain and other problems, physical, psychosocial and spiritual,” according to the World Health Organization. Comfort, care and symptom management are the focus.

To differentiate hospice from palliative care, hospice-eligible patients should have a six-month life expectancy, whereas that restriction for palliative care patients does not exist. So while all hospice patients are palliative care patients, not all palliative care patients are hospice patients.

I have written and spoken about hospice on many occasions and never tire

of discussing the benefits that hospice can provide to a family struggling with the end of a loved one’s life. Both physical and psychological pain, internal angst, as well non-pain symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and bowel distress, are common problems hospice doctors are trained to help with.

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Volunteer participation is critical in hospice care. Often at the bedside, a volunteer can read poetry, recite prayers, play music or even just hold a dying patient’s hand to ease the passage from this world.

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Scorpio (The Scorpion) October 24 to November 22

Scorpio, after a slow start in the beginning of the year and much introspection, you realized

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annual income has been stable throughout the year and will remain so for the foreseeable future if you are vigilant about overseeing your investments and control routine trivial spending urges. Consider taking some educational courses

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Chronic health issues are finally receiving proper treatment, but these have caused a dramatic change in your sustainable fitness activities. Explore activities offering fresh air and pleasant scenery while engaging in a realistic level of physical exertion that’s acceptably comfortable and maintainable for the long term. Pay close attention to your diet; a mix of healthy food choices and portions can pay sought-after dividends.

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As we watch the leaves change during fall, we watch life move from

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Take a moment to sit with your whole being and find your center. Think about drawing your energy in. How are you? Are you taking good care of yourself? Like a

mighty tree, I encourage you to follow nature. Smoothly enter into a conscious commitment to nurture yourself in the colder New Mexico months.

This time of year the neck needs protection; a scarf can be a great help. Body heat diminishes easily, so try soups with roots and tubers, and steer away from cold foods. Take your most sun-exposed window, and stock it with inviting blankets and pillows. Turn fall naps into sleepy sun sessions. The body needs light to manufacture vitamin D. Do all you can to support the amount you create or absorb, to lubricate immunity and emotions during dim months. Low vitamin D levels and limited sun exposure are often found in conjunction with low immunity and emotional health conditions in countless studies over recent years. Try a supplemental form of vitamin D3 if you suspect you are a candidate.

If you take agents to help with sleep, consider adjusting your dosage amount and time.

Melatonin, a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain, is used to restore circadian rhythms for better sleep and wake cycles. You may produce melatonin more easily in the evening as a response to diminished light exposure. Does this explain a bit of the drowsiness you are feeling lately? Melatonin’s many roles assist in greater wellness too, so bring it on.

This is lung season, and the lung rules grief. Allow yourself to openly express the natural feelings of grief you have, even if only with yourself. Tend to your chest. Be mindful of your breath, and take pause for deep inhalation and exhalation. Consider taking herbal tonics to support immune and lung function. A few of my favorites are astragalus, reishi and cordyceps, available in tincture, pill or powder forms. Alone, and/or together, they support immunity and lung functions. Astragalus root can be taken for extended durations to harmonize the body, but it is not safe to take when there is a fever.

Reishi and cordyceps are fungi that have shown promise in studies to encourage a healthy immune system, creating a foundation for exceptional lung health and a number of other benefits.

The idea of “boosting” is not a clear concept when dealing with the immune system, nor is it proven as the correct approach when protecting the body, or recovering from illness. We know exceptionally low immunity is dangerous, but approaching wellness from the standpoint of boosting the immunity may disregard more complex processes of the body. More than anything, the body performs best when in balance. Try these herbs to support the body and establish a healthy body balance this fall. Remember your center. After all, balance is also a state of mind.

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The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs RSVP (Re-tired Senior Volunteer Program) is recruiting volunteer tutors who are 55 years of age and older for the Albuquer-que Reads Program. Albuquer-que Public School

(APS) volunteer tutors are needed for:• One hour a morning• Once a week • Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

The Albuquerque Reads Program is located at four elementary schools. Tutors will play an important role to help kindergarten students get on the early track to success through reading. Mileage reim-bursement is available to volun-teers.

RSVP is part of Senior Corps and is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Ser-vice (CNCS). The purpose of RSVP is to recruit senior volunteers into public, government and non-profit organizations to meet community needs. For this and other volunteer opportunities call 764-1616.

The City of Albuquerque Depart-ment of Senior Affairs RSVP (Re-tired Senior Volunteer Program) is recruiting volunteers for the New Mexico Veterans Memorial. Volun-teers will have the opportunity to greet visitors and introduce them to the museum and are needed:• For at least three hours a month• Tuesdays and WednesdaysMileage reimbursement is available to volunteers.

RSVP is part of Senior Corps and is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). The purpose of RSVP is to recruit senior volun-teers into public, government and non-profit organizations to meet community needs. For this and other volunteer opportunities call 764-1616.

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CalendarSingles Over 60

Albuquerque Singles Over Sixty, (SOS), is a social group for singles 59 years of age or older. This is a great place to make new friends, enjoy a variety of fun activities, and get your exercise from our many fun walks and hikes.

To join this group, visit the SOS website at:http://www.meetup.com/abqsos/ Once you have joined, you can sign up for any of the events that you like.

It's Free!! This group is spon-sored by PrimeTime Monthly, for New Mexicans 50+ So there are no fees to join or to attend our events.

Here is the SOS “Calendar of Events” for November 2012:

Every Monday: 8:30 am Walk and Brunch

Second Tuesday: 12:30 pm Lunch

Every Wednesday: 5:00 pm So-cial DancingSecond Wednesday: 1:30 pm Movie & PieFourth Wednesday: 12:00 pm Movie & Pie

Every Thursday: 8:30 am Walk and BrunchThird Thursday: 5:30 pm A Wonderful Dinner

Every Friday: 7:00 pm Social Dancing

Every Saturday: 1:00 pm Lunch & Canasta

Every Sunday: 3:30 pm WalkFirst Sunday: 8:00 am BrunchThird Sunday: 12:00 pm Brunch

(events may be added or can-celled at any time)

NOVEMBER CLASSESYOGA SCHOOL @ New Heart….yoga for growing ageless….Yoga Classes with Patsy GaetanoEleven weekly Yoga classes with adaptations offered and encouraged. Classes are taught at New Heart, 601 Lomas NE near the Big I and Lomas.NEW STUDENT SPECIAL for the month of November:HALF PRICE for a 10 or 20 class pass Regularly $140 for 10 class pass- special price for Nov $70 ($7 per class) Regularly $250 for 20 class pass-special price for Nov $125 ($6.25 per class) 6 months to use your pass. Sharing Yoga’s Wisdom Yoga Mentorship Program begins in January. Applications accepted in Nov- Dec. Next Yoga for Healthy Weight Program begins in January. See the website for more info:[email protected]

COMMUNITY EVENTS“Grief and Loss Support”Members of the Community are invited to participate in Monthly On-going Grief and Loss Support Groups

on weekday evenings at Hospice Compassus Home Office6000 Uptown Blvd. Ste 104For additional information or questions, Call Joy at 332-0847

Tuesdays Beginner Square DanceStarting at 6:30 to 8:00pmNo partner needed. No Experience necessary. Casual dress is OK. Singles, Couples, and families are Welcome. Albuquerque Square Dance Center- 4909 Hawkins NE. Call Joey at 867-4548. Visit atwww.youtube.com/watch?v=hray7f1r4Ro

Third MondayWomen's Midlife Education Program - meets the third Monday of each month at the Presbyterian Healthplex, 6301 Forest Hills NE. We have speakers each month on various topics pertaining to health. There is no charge and it is open to all women. Most of the attendees are age 50 - 80. I have been facilitating the group for sixteen years now and it is a tremendous service to the community. If anyone wants more information I can be called at 508-1333. November 19, 2012 - The Eyes Have It - Steven Berry, OD -

Do you wonder about floaters, cataracts, macular degeneration, vitamins and minerals for eye health and how often to see your doctor? Common adult vision disorders, eye safety precautions and certain proactive behaviors will give you the best chance for a lifetime of healthy vision. December 17, 2012 - Eating to Promote Health in the Midlfe Woman - John Bulow - This is the best time of the year to learn the 4 pillars to healthy eating and why they are inportant for health. Learn simple ways and techniques for cooking and eating to promote health and healing.

First TuesdayAlbuquerque Newcomers Club Welcome coffee, 10 AM, at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte. Make new friends and sign up for monthly luncheons, speakers, dining, outings and more. Free. Call 321.6970, or visit albuquerquenewcomersclub.org.

Third Thursday Adoption Support Group – Operation Identity is a peer led support group for all members of the adoption triad: adult adoptees, birthparents, adoptive parents, grandparents or for anyone with an adoption connection, 7 PM. NOVEMBER SPEAKER: Olin Dodson, Author of 'Melissa's Gift' speaks on being found by his critically ill 11 year old daughter.Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital, Conference Room B, 8300 Constitution Ave. NE. Call 281.7227

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

November 2Dia de los Muertos Despedida, 5:30-8 p.m., at National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth Street SW. Ofrendas are set up to remember and honor the memory of their ancestors. Includes a blessing, live music, and poetry. Free admission. Call, 246-2261, visit, nhccnm.org.

November 22nd Annual Atrisco Heritage Dia de los Muertos celebration, 5-7 p.m. Enjoy face painting, games, sugar skull painting, music & refreshments and El Campo Santo

Tiendita. Free admission. San Jose de Armijo Cemetery, 2957 Arenal Road SW. Call, 836-0306; visit, atriscoheritagefoundation.org/Events.aspx

November 3Scandinavian Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Featuring Norwegian and Swedish folk art, books, ornaments, jewelry, t-shirts, cookbooks, Old World cookies & coffee, Viking re-enactment, storytelling, kids’ crafts, Scandinavian dancing and more. Free admission. Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE. Call, 266-0094; visit scandiabq.com.

November 420th Annual South Valley Dia De Los Muertos Marigold Parade and celebration, 2-6 p.m. This year’s theme is “20 Year of Raising the Dead: 20 Años y Qué.” The parade starts at the Bernalillo Sheriff"s Substation at Centro Familiar & Isleta. Music, altars, food and art vendors to follow the parade at the Westside Community Center, 1250 Isleta Blvd SW. Wear your best calavera attire. Free. Call, 363-1326; visit, muertosymarigolds.org.

November 9-24New Mexico Veteran's Art 15th Annual Exhibit. Artwork by resident veterans; active duty military and reservists: drawing, painting, prints, photography, sculpture, crafts, ceramics, jewelry and more. Opening ceremonies Nov. 9, 6-9 PM. Exhibit continues Nov. 10-11; 16-18; 23-24, 10AM-4PM. Free admission. Fine Arts Bldg., EXPO New Mexico. Information 255-4417 and www.nmveteransart.com.

November 1147th New Mexico Regiment-Honor Guard will be providing Color Guard for NM Veterans Memorial on Louisiana & Gibson 10:00 am Parade - Starts at Bullhead Park preceeding down Gibson to the NM Veterans Memorial at Louisiana. 11:00 am - Ceremony - 47th NM RGT will post Colors

November 1247th New Mexico Regiment-Honor Guard will be providing Color Guard at Rio Rancho Veterans Memorial Southern & Pinetree Rd - http://www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/index.aspx?nid=83811:00 am - Ceremony - 47th NM RGT will post Colors for the ceremony

November 16-18


CalendarAlbuquerque Bead Renaissance Show, Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring vintage silver and gold findings, semi precious and precious stone, crystal, and lamp work beads, and designer beads & jewelry. Free admission. Visit, beadshow.com.

November 17 International Survivors of Suicide Day: Annual Day of Healing for Bereavement After SuicideSaturday, November 17, 20122012 Program in English, Spanish, & French. On this day each year, survivors of suicide loss join together at hundreds of local healing conferences in cities around the world for mutual support and practical guidance on coping with grief. Experts explain the basics of what we currently know about suicide and grief.A sharing session will be offered at this local conference site before the DVD presentation. Please bring a photo of your loved one if you wish. Location: Desert Springs Church, 705 Osuna Rd.NE Time: 2:30 -5pm For more information: Mary Jane 286-1258 or Desiree- [email protected]

November 17-1831st Annual Placitas Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This juried art show features fine arts and crafts. At three locations: Anasazi Fields Winery, 26 Camino De Los Puebilitos; The Big Tent, next to the Presbyterian Church, 623 Hwy 165; and Placitas Elementary School, 5 Calle de Carbon Hwy 165 and follow the signs for 6 miles. Free admission. Visit, placitasholidaysale.com.

November 23-25Corrales Holiday Art Festival, Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This year's event features 60 artisans presenting high-quality art and crafts. At the Corrales Recreational Center, 500 Jones Road. Free admission. Visit, corralesartists.org/holiday-art-festival.

November 24-25Santa Fe Winter Indian Market, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The SWAIA Winter Indian Market, held at the Santa Fe Convention Center, 201 W. Macy Street, includes 130 Native artists, six award-winning artist demonstrators, silent auction, raffle, and fashion row. Admission: $5. Call, 1-505-983-5220; visit, swaia.org.

December 1 Toy train show, impressive operating layout. Lionel, American Flyer, HO trains. December 1. 9AM-2PM. $2.00 person-$3.00 family. First Presbyterian Church. 215 Locust St. NE. Albuquerque. 505-899-8881

December 1-2Ninth Annual Nativity DisplayFree- Huge Display of Nativity Sets Saturday, December 1, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, December 2, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00Start your Holiday off by viewing a collection of more than 500 Nativity Sets from around the world. Sets are from life size to thumb size, from elegant to rustic, some are new and some have been passed down through several generations. Sandia Presbyterian Church, Family Life Center10704 Paseo del Norte, N.E., (Eubank and Paseo) Phone 856-5040 Albuquerque, NM

November 30-December 2Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation annual “Festival of Trees;” Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Enjoy tree lighting ceremony, entertainment, Santa Claus, Senior Day on Friday and more. Free admission. At Sandia Resort & Casino. For more information and a list of events, carrietingleyhospitalfoundation.org/festoftrees.

DANCEDecember 7 - 9, Event Location - National Hispanic Cultural Center/1701 4th StTruly magical. Performers Ballet & Jazz Co. presents the 28th season of its award winning holiday production. Over sixty classically trained dancers will once again inspire audiences with ballet and jazz performances choreographed to traditional and contemporary Christmas music.Experience the Miracle! Tickets: online @ nhccnm.org. or 505-724-4771. $20.00 seniors/students; $22.00/adults (includes $2.00 handling fee). Performances Friday/Saturday (evenings) @7:30 pm; Saturday/Sunday (matinees) @ 2:00 pm.

HEALTHMondays, Wednesdays and FridaysAdapted Aquatics taught at the UNM's Therapy Pool, 9-10 AM. Transportation is provided from all seven senior centers. The warm water and buoyancy help the participants increase strength, flexibility and range of motion. The class works all parts of the

body with special emphasis on increasing mobility. 50+ Sports and Fitness Program instructors conduct all classes. Cost: 50¢ for transportation and $1 for class. Call the 50+ Sports and Fitness Program at 880.2800.(cq)

Gloria Dryer will speak on "Yoga for Osteoporosis" at the Osteoporosis Foundation's Educational Presentation on Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 1:30 until 3:00 at the Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center at 501 Elizabeth St. SE in Albuquerque. Space is limited. Attendees must RSVP to the Center at 275-8731. There is a $1.00 fee.

FREE Healing Clinic for Adults and Children with low income!Every Saturday from 9am to 3pm3212 Monte Vista NE, Albuquerque, 87106For more information call: 505-934-2510

MUSIC Musical Theatre Southwest – Jesus Christ Superstar. A musical based very loosely on the Gospels' account of the last week of Jesus' life, beginning with the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem, and ending with the crucifixion. It highlights political and interpersonal struggles between Judas Iscariot and Jesus. The show has a powerful rock 'n' roll score and songs that have become chart-topping hits. Performances will be at the MTS Black Box Performance Space, 6320-B Domingo NE. Shows are October 19 through November 11, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday evenings at 8p, Sunday matinees at 4p. Tickets: Adults $22, Students & Seniors $20. Call 265-9119 for tickets. Visit www.musicaltheatresw.com

November 16, 18Concert: Figueroa Music and Arts Project: Symphonic Grandeur, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Musical selections include Dvorak, Cello Concerto in B minor, Op 104; Beethoven, Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op 67. National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth Street SW. Admission: $22-$60. Call, 246-2261; visit, nhccnm.org.

MUSEUMSSecond SaturdaysFamily FunDays at Balloon Museum highlighting different

themes like science, flight, weather & art, and hands-on fun each month. Call, 768.6028.

THEATRENovember 1, 2, 3Hispanic Historical Society presents: For the Love of Tango: Por el amor al Tango at KiMo Theatre, Nov. 1, 7 p.m.; Nov. 2 & 3, 8 p.m. A gala stage production featuring internationally acclaimed dancers of Argentine Tango performing to America's number one Argentine Tango Orchestra, QTANGO. Tickets, $10-$40, at the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.

November 13Opera in Cinema at the KiMo: Siegfried, encore presentation from Teatro alla Scala, Milan, Italy, Sung in Italian, 6 p.m. The Ring Cycle continues with Siegfried, starring Lance Ryan as the ubermensch youth, in this new production. Tickets, $15-$20, at the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.

November 14New Mexico's Centennial Speaker & Living History Series: The Labs and High Tech in New Mexico, with speaker: Carlos Vásquez, at the KiMo, 7-9 p.m. The coming of the national laboratories to Los Alamos and Albuquerque brought what was essentially a 19th century pastoral society into the 20th and 21st centuries and the impact this had on indigenous communities of northern and central N.M. Free admission. A Meet & Greet will follow.November 24, 25The 3rd annual Albuquerque Magic Show: Hocus Pocus -- An evening of sophisticated magic for everyone at KiMo Theatre; Nov. 24, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (tickets $22-$35); Nov. 25, 2 p.m. (tickets, $22). Prepare to be amazed by some of the world's premiere magicians. For tickets, call at the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311. Not recommended children under 2.

November 28New Mexico Centennial Film Series, at the KiMo, 3:10 to Yuma (2007), (rated R), 7 p.m. A small-time rancher agrees to hold a captured outlaw who's awaiting a train to go to court in Yuma. Principal photography took pace in and around Santa Fe, Abiquiú, and Galisteo. Free admission.


By Denice Cordero

Many women are afraid to wear prints or patterns, but this is the season to

be bold in your fashion and banish those fears. Everyone can wear a print and look fabulous. For those of you who are terrified, there are many interesting and easy ways to

incorporate graphic elements into your everyday look.

Look before you buy

Spend some time shopping to see the amazing choices that are avail-able. Take time to try on a variety – animal prints, polka dots, flow-ers, stripes and more. There are so many choices this season, you are

sure to find some that look amazing on you and fit your personal sense of style.

Start with accessories

Scarves, handbags and shoes are an easy way to wear a print and look stylish. Scarves abound in wool, silk and burnout velvet. Pick something colorful and bold to wear with your favorite coat or jacket. Ethnic and graphic prints look great casual or dressy. For amazing tips on how to wear a scarf, watch “25 Ways to Wear a Scarf in 4.5 minutes,” a video on the YouTube channel for Wendy’s Lookbook (www.wendyslookbook.com).

Purchase a fab handbag or stylish shoes in a colorful jacquard or ani-mal print to instantly update your entire look. My personal favorite is adding a classic pump in leopard or zebra paired with an all-black outfit. Do not forget the red lipstick - ooh la la!

Find balance

If you are timid about prints, start by balancing one print and one solid. Try a print top paired with a solid bottom, for example, or wear a print tunic with black leggings. A little bolder choice might be a print legging - polka dots are great on everyone - with a black top. Print leggings are back in style, and they look great with a cardigan or long sweater and boots. For travel, I always pack a reversible skirt, solid on one side, with a print on the other. Eva Varro has great stylish reversible options.

Try tailored pieces

A print tailored jacket can liven up your professional wardrobe. A solid shirt, solid tailored pants and a bold patterned jacket will set you apart from your colleagues in the best way. Also, consider nicely tailored tunics with sophisticated prints, paired with slim, tailored solid pants. These are a great al-ternative to the classic professional uniform of button-down shirts and

tailored slacks.

Go all the way

When you start feeling more confident with prints, embrace your adventurous fash-ion spirit and choose a print dress. This can be a show- stopper. Black and white prints are classic in a wrap dress, and a sheath in a color-ful mixed media print is a bold choice.

If you are very fash-ion forward or have a fearless attitude toward fashion, find two com-pletely different prints in complementary color palettes and wear them together with confidence.

Denise Cordero is the Owner of Diva D’Luxe. Go to yourdi-vastyle.com or call 505-301-7559

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Sandoval Regional Medical Center Offers Hope Through Senior Behavioral Health

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Center’s Senior Behavioral Health Unit has been designed for older adults who are experiencing mental health issues and changes in behavior that interfere with their daily functioning and/or

compromise their quality of life. SRMC provides short-term

assessment and treatment for ages 55 and older, with an average stay of seven to 21 days. Upon discharge, the staff provides patients and their family members with a plan that includes referrals for other services, and long-term treatment options, when necessary.

While the 12-bed inpatient facility has a central day room, separate dining room, therapeutic group activities area, and a large outdoor patio and garden, its luxury is not represented solely in the amenities. It is also the caring staff and the quality of interactions with the patients that help create a positive environment.

“The team in the unit works in tandem with SRMC medical services,” said SRMC senior behavioral health community relations coordinator, Dr. Rosemary DaCosta. “This is to ensure that both the medical and psychiatric needs of our patients are addressed simultaneously and cohesively.”

As a result, the unit uses

a multi-disciplinary treatment approach, with a team of physicians, nurses and other specialists. The staff within the Senior Behavioral Unit is specially trained to recognize issues – both physical and psychological – that are specific to this aging population. Additionally, to ensure the safety of our patients, the unit maintains a rich staffing pattern. “The unit is staffed by (registered nurses) at all times, who are assisted by mental health technicians,” said DaCosta.

The unit treats most mental health disorders, including depression, severe anxiety, thought disorders and behavior disturbances due to dementia. “One of the most unique aspects of this unit is that, in addition to looking at a patient’s mental and behavioral issues, we also assess the patient’s physical health conditions that may be contributing to the overall reasons for admission,” said the unit’s medical director, psychiatrist Fazel Khan.

Other features have been added to ensure the unit provides the most secure and safe environment possible for our patients. “A great deal of attention has been paid to ensure that the facility is most

suited for older adults who may need special accommodations for diminished physical capabilities and to provide constant opportunities for staff supervision of patients for their safety,” said Khan.

This is a recovery-centered approach, and the goal of this program is to provide a supportive, safe and therapeutic environment that allows individuals to maintain as much normalcy in their everyday routines as possible. “All of the unit activities are designed to treat people with dignity, restore their independence as much as possible and to help them feel more hopeful about their future,” said DaCosta.

This also means that we encourage the involvement of family members and believe the quickest way to patient recovery and manageability is through the involvement in their care and treatment. While the unit does not accept walk-in patients, they may be referred by SRMC’s Emergency Department, from another hospital’s emergency department, a private physician or from a community clinic. Admissions are accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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no other reason than his name is on the largest shopping mall in the state, in Albuquerque.

However, few can claim familiarity with another 16th century conquistador, Capt. Francisco Leyva de Bonilla. His small-time excursion into infamy and disaster has faded from the radar screen of history.

Bonilla first surfaces in 1593, when he commanded a rough company of frontier soldiers in Nueva Vizcaya, or today’s Mexican state of Chihuahua bordering New Mexico.

Indians were raiding cattle

ranches, so Bonilla and his troop received orders to track them down. But upon reaching the northern edge of the frontier, Bonilla saw opportunity and seized it. He decided to invade New Mexico.

Several small expeditions to the upper Rio Grande had followed in the wake of Coronado’s 1540 exploration. Nonetheless, New Mexico remained little known, although rumor hinted that it was rich in silver and gold.

Before long, a royal official caught up with Bonilla and warned him to go no further under penalty of being condemned as a traitor to the king.

That dire threat failed to deter the errant captain. He should have listened, for not one Spaniard who accompanied the doomed party returned.

The outlaw soldiers traveled swiftly and, in due time, reached San Ildefonso Pueblo. From here, they seemed to have ranged widely throughout the country looking for signs of mineral wealth.

Finding nothing, they turned

their hopes east to the Great Plains. Perhaps the San Ildefonso Indians, wishing to be rid of them, related the bogus story earlier given to Coronado, about a golden kingdom there named Quivira.

So away went the ruffians and all the Pueblos must have breathed a sigh of relief. They finally found Quivira, but it was only villages of grass houses inhabited by Wichita Indians. The people possessed not an ounce of treasure.

Shortly afterward, the Quiviran Indians attacked the camp and in a furious and bloody battle lasting most of a day, all the Spaniards were killed.

Only one of their Indian servants managed to escape and flee into the plains, but he promptly became a captive of the Apaches. This servant, Jusepe, after some years as a prisoner, heard that other Spaniards had reached New Mexico. The news led him to escape his captors and hasten west toward the Rio Grande.

At San Juan Pueblo late in 1598, he found Juan de Oñate

and his colonists and was welcomed with open arms.

Jusepe gave a formal declaration, describing what had happened to the Bonilla expedition after leaving Nueva Vizcaya. Since he was the only survivor, his is the lone source on the activities and fate of the party.

Iron and steel artifacts taken by the Quivirans after the massacre became scattered over the plains. Examples are occasionally plowed up today, but in almost every case, they are mistakenly identified as having been “lost by Coronado.”

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