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Page 2The News-Review, Senior Times Roseburg Oregon, Monday, June 6, 2011

SHAWN RAMSEY WATSONFor the Senior Times

WINCHESTER BAY Betty Crump andDova Lund were up earlier than usual, still intheir pajamas, in the early-morning hours of

March 11.The two were sitting before the large bay window in

their adult foster home, waiting for the sunrise over thebay, when they noticed a fire engine with flashinglights headed for the docks on the road below.

Marie Hayes, owner of Harmony Adult Foster Home,was awakened by the noise and came to investigate.She, too, was still in her pajamas but when she saw theactivity, she grabbed her coat and went next door to seeif a neighbor knew what was happening. It was thenshe learned of the massive earthquake in Japan that setin motion a tsunami that threatened harbor areas on thePacific Coast. Harmony House, as its residents call it,was in jeopardy. Orders were to evacuate.

Hayes alerted Crump and Lund first, then systemati-cally went to the residentsprivate rooms and awak-ened each one. Crump and Lund were already in

action, helping 99-year-old Cora Whitten to dress andgather a few personal items. The other residents Marie Pratt, Willy Stirling and Laura Hayes, were up,dressed and ready for the evacuation.

Hayes instinctively emptied a laundry basket, col-lected various medications and files for each residentand rushed out to her car. Harmony House residentswaited outside, ready to be transported to higher

ground. The entire preparation took less than an hour.Pratts family arrived to take her to safety. Stirling

had his own vehicle and followed Hayes to the safetyof her home on Smith River, a six-mile trip. Whitten,who will celebrate her 100th birthday on Aug. 31, cred-its being able to step forward and deal with the prob-lem as one of her secrets to a long and fulfilling life.She took it all in stride, even though she depends on awalker for mobility.

Lund said she had never been in a disaster before andfound all events rather exciting.

Her husband of 45 years, Don, lives in a long-termcare facility nearby. I felt comfortable knowing he wasalso in good hands. That made evacuating much easierfor me, she said.

Nothing like this had ever happened to me, but weall worked together and no one got hysterical, saidCrump, who also said she has lived by the philosophyof trying not to control the outcome of situations. Sorather than panic, she sprang into action to help theother residents.

As they reflected on that morning, all agreed that itsimportant to draw upon common sense and instead of

sitting around, just do what you have to do whenadversity strikes.

The foster homes smooth evacuation is a credit toHayes, who put into action a disaster plan she hadmapped out on paper. She knew that the frail and elder-ly are the most vulnerable during natural disasters,being more likely to be forgotten or left behind. Shesaid she wasnt going to let that happen to this plucky

group of seniors who live in a homelike atmosphere onthe Oregon coast.

Hayes and her husband, Steve, built Harmony Housein 2005. They had moved to the Oregon coast in 1988as commercial fishermen, Steves mainstay work.Marie saw that many elderly people were leaving thecommunity when they could no longer live alone. Shedesigned Harmony House and had it custom built as ahome for elderly residents.

Although she had a written emergency response plan,it hadnt been fully tested before March 11.

It was important to have an effective evacuationstrategy, not just to comply with Oregon licensingrequirements, but also because I understand the physi-cal and emotional toll a disaster can take on the elder-ly, Hayes said.

The threat of a disaster gave them all a deeper appre-ciation for each other and confidence in their ownstrength.

Shawn Ramsey Watson is the former director of theUmpqua Valley Arts Center. She now works with sen-iors at Douglas County Senior Services.

Harmony Adult FosterHome residents Dova

Lund, left, and BettyCrump helped to warntheir housemates of a

possible tsunami onMarch 11.

MICHAEL SULLIVAN/TheNews-Review

A harmonious disaster responseSeniors safely evacuate

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World War II Navy veteran, sends an

appropriate message.

Nine years ago, I wasenrolled in a writingclass taught by Bill

Duncan at the DouglasCounty Museum. Duncanpassed out photos from var-ious magazines and news-papers and instructed theclass members to use theirimaginations and to eachwrite a story based on thephotos. I happened to drawa picture of a Muslim girl holding anAmerican flag at gathering at the WorldTrade Center after the tragedy of 9-11.

I titled my piece Other Voices. Hereis what I wrote:

Shooting rapid-fire photos, I worked thecrowd, attracting as little attention as pos-sible. I was after natural poses, not some-

thing staged for the cameras benefit. Aknot of people in front of me parted, andthere she was Muslim girl attending amemorial service for people who died inthe holocaust at the World Trade Center inNew York.

At least she looked like a Muslim. Shewore the head covering that women of thatfaith often wear. Moreover, she looked likethose people who had done the terribledeed that TV shared with homes round theworld on Sept. 11, 2001. I felt a sense ofanger and thought, What is she doinghere?

The cameras automatic gears whined as

I triggered one, two, three shots of her,

then moved on. But I couldnt get her outof my mind. Why is she here? Doesntshe know her kind isnt welcome? Shesasking for trouble.

She was holding a small American flag.Did she think that would protect her?

There was a somber, almostsorrowful expression on herface. A wet gleam came fromthose lustrous brown eyes.Was she close to tears? Iturned and retraced mysteps.

Pardon me, Miss. I am aphotographer covering thisevent for a magazine. I have

just taken your picture. MayI have your name for thephoto caption?Her eyes widened. Was it

fear? Relaxing a little, she said, I am Fati-ma Aschraf. Her voice was soft with sibi-lant sounds. I was surprised that there wasalmost no accent.

May I ask a question?There was a hesitation, then a

guarded, Yes.

You speak without an accent. Have youlived here long?Since I was a little child, came the soft

reply. My father and mother moved herefrom Iraq shortly after the war with Iranended. I was born in Iraq.

Then you are an Iraqi?No. There was that sibilant sound

again. We are all citizens of the UnitedStates, Sir.

My brothers and sisters were born here.My parents and I have received our citi-zenship papers. Then came a lift of her

Devastation brings togetherAmericans of all backgrounds

Ronald Culbertson

Musings

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ON THE COVER:Harmony Adult Foster Home resi-dents Willy Stirling, clockwise from

back row, Marie Pratt, Dova Lund andBetty Crump were able to evacuate

safely during Winchester Baysresponse to the March 11 tsunamiwarning, as were Cora Whitten, left

front, and Laura Hayes.

MICHAEL SULLIVAN/The News-Review

Senior Times

Please see CULBERTSON, page 13


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Ihad to put my dog down this month.Cobb, named after the infamous base-ball player Ty Cobb,

was 14 years old. He was aboxer/Labrador mix. Cobblived up to his namesakesrough and rowdy reputa-tion.

From the beginning,

Cobb was a challenge.Snow in July? Upon closerinspection, it was theshredded remains of thefoam insulation in our hottub cover. Several $200replacement covers later,he finally grew tired of that giant chew toyand moved on to other challenges. Hechased the chickens he was supposed toprotect. He dug up the garden despite thefence we built around it. And at 5 everymorning for 14 years, he barked when themorning paper hit the front porch.

The only redeeming quality about oldCobb was his genuine love of camping.We would chant Cobb, Cobb the campingdog and hed leap into the van, anxious toget on the road. Oddly enough, thisLabrador mix hated the water. My sonpushed Cobb off a floating pontoon andfor the remainder of the trip Cobb mopedin the tent, keeping his distance from myson. I am not sure Cobb ever forgave himfor that chilling experience.

But what is really odd is the big holeCobb has left in my life. I hear him. I callhim. I look for him every day. I wake at 5a.m. to silence. I set down leftovers afterdinner, but he isnt there to clean the plate.I go to the door to let him in or let him out.

He was always underfoot. I find myselfwatching my footsteps to avoid steppingon him.

I have had three dogs in my life. All hadvery different personalities. AlthoughCobb was probably the least lovable, theyeach found a way to own me. Bruno was

our first dog. We chose the name becausewe thought he would grow into his

remarkably large feet. Brunoremained a small dog with bigfeet.

Bruno was, however thesmartest of the three. Eachmorning Bruno would wait bythe back door for me to load

the baby in the stroller, put onshoes and jacket and walkdown the block. After walkingabout halfway, he would takemy 5-year-old daughter therest of the way to school onhis own, nudging her to keep

up when she stopped to pick flowers alongthe way. He waited as the crossing guardtook her across the street, then turned andran proudly back.

If the baby got within 3 feet of the gate,he would grab her diaper and pull her care-fully onto the patio. Unlike Cobb, Bruno

loved the water and the snow. He wouldleap through the snow with only his littlehead visible. We promised him that some-day we would live on a farm. Sadly, hedied from cancer just a month before wemoved to Oregon.

Then there was a yellow Labradornamed Babe, after Babe Ruth. This big lugwas good-natured and loved to please. Wehad a duck that imprinted on Babe and fol-lowed him everywhere. The duck wouldnibble Babes ears, jump on his back andwaddle between his legs, avoiding theswing of his hefty tail. Babe never seemedto mind and walked gingerly to avoid step-ping on this pesky duck. Babe would swimout so far in the lake we would lose sightof him. He had epilepsy and suffered mis-erably with arthritis. Toward the end, Iwould carry him in and out of the house. Itwas a very dark day when he died.

How is it that these creatures, whethergood or bad, become imprinted on ourvery being until it is difficult to imagine

our lives without them? It should havebeen easy to let Cobb go and often, whenhe was at his worst, I would remark howhis passing would not be a day of mourn-ing. He knew better. And I should have,too. The grandkids are already after me toget a puppy. I think it will be a long timebefore I even consider raising another dog.An outdoor cat, perhaps. Oh, I have had

many adventures with cats, but that is

another column. For now, I am planning acamping trip this summer without Cobb,my camping dog. At least thats what awise grandma would do.

God speed, old friend.

Eularee Smith is the grandmother of six.She is executive director of Upstart Crowtheater, a childrens theater in Eugene.


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hen Mama was 10 years old, shereceived a special gift. One she

treasured all her life. Her fathergave her a hope chest made of rich cherrywood lined with a cedar interior. Was itbecause she was the only girl with threebrothers and he wanted her to have a placeto keep her treasures? Or was it to storeitems for her own home someday, like theembroidered pillowcases from GrandmaHadley?

As a child, I remember kneeling besideMama in front of her locked hope chest,almost worshipfully. When she unlocked itand opened the lid, a whiff of cedar filled

my senses. Together we peered inside.The first thing I saw was Mamas bulky

high school sweater with a huge letter Bdisplayed across the front, representing heralma mater.

She picked up a pressed gardenia herfavorite flower. Holding the dried corsagein her hands, she was reminded of thetimes she and my dad danced the Lindy,fox trot, and Flying Dutchman. Mamasmiled. A crowd always gathered around,to watch us.

A bundle of my dads love letters, writ-ten somewhere in the South Pacific duringWorld War II, were tied with a blue ribbonand tucked in a corner of the chest. Mamanever shared her letters with me. They

were private.Mama held up a delicate baby dress with

embroidery. This was your dress. I savedit, Mama said. It cost 15 cents. Your dadsaid we couldnt afford it. Id heard the

story before and I knew Mama had cleaneda ladys house so she could buy it for me. Ialso knew that saving my dress in hercedar chest held a special memory for mymother. It reminded her of her strength andperseverance during hard times.

Mamas gone now, and Ive added someof my own treasures to her hope chest.My childrens baby teeth, exchanged forquarters under their pillows when quarterswere a lot of money. And there are their artprojects and school papers with prominent

red capital As splashed across the top.Ive also added my well-worn Bible

with favorite passages underlined, andnotes I wrote in the margins of the thinpages. Over the years Ive written my

prayers in journals, noting blessings andtrials. They have been added to the chest,too.

Some day, when Im gone, my childrenmay kneel in front of Mamas hope chestand sift through my treasures. My desire isthat my children will be reminded of mylove and faithfulness to my Lord and Sav-ior that is not only my hope, but alsomy legacy.

B.J. Bassett is a writing instructor atUmpqua Community College.

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The dissenting viewersoverlooked the factthat the creators of the

show never mentionedgenealogy. Instead thecreators said: Eachweek a differentcelebrity is taken on aquest into his or herfamily history. Thesearch is one of sur-prising and deeplyemotional encounters,resulting in one of themost compelling reali-ty formats of recentyears. During each

episode, viewers willbe taken on a personaland often mysteriousquest following someof Americas best-known celebrities intotheir ancestral past, as they uncover storiesof heroism and tragedy, love and betrayal secrets and intrigue that lie at the heartof their family history.

It is true the episode in question did notrequire that Cattrall spend a lot of time inarchives and libraries. Because some ofher clues came from a phone book, a puband a neighbor, there were criticisms thatthis was not genealogy. I personally likethe idea that we can be sleuths as we seekout information. It does not matter wherewe find our clues, only that we verify thefacts for the end result.

When I began searching for my ances-tors years ago the only term we used wasgenealogy. Since then the phrase familyhistory has become prevalent. Forinstance, the Genealogical Society of Utahultimately became the Family HistoryLibrary. There is a difference between the

two terms, but it is not a clear line. Oftenthese words are used interchangeably.There was a time when aristocrats

sought to prove their blue blood by makingcharts of their family lines. Often thesegenealogies were used to confer power,social status and, in some cases, rights toproperty. Now we mostly want to knowmore about those who came before us.

Basic genealogy is required to begin asearch of ones family. Names, dates andplaces are the bare bones regarding our

ancestry. For best results, this informationis transferred to a pedigree chart or into a

personal computer program.It is the map we use to gath-er and add family history.

There are genealogybooks that contain onlynames, dates and places. Itis boring to read such abook and often confusing aswell. But a collection that

contains photos, stories, jour-nals, mementos, newspaperclippings, obituaries, etc., as

well as vital statistics isone to be enjoyed.

Two interesting com-ments on the websiteThe Armchair Geneal-ogist expressed mysentiments on the sub-

ject. The first was fromsomeone named Jess,who said, I love thefamily history side ofmy genealogy search. Ithink it adds so muchmore meaning to thelives Im researching. Ilove to get to know

them through the storiesand I love to see thekind of stock I comefrom. You cant get thatfrom just dates, names,and places.

The second comment was from Linda:Its the family history and narratives thatbreathe life into the cold, hard facts oneuncovers in census data, shipsmanifests,church records, etc. We need both. As oneperson said about history as patheticallytaught in some schools dry as dust, dull asbones. Genealogy without family historyis just that.

Today we are living the family historyour descendants will seek to discover. It isexciting to see the many mediums avail-able for us to record our footprints: scrap-booking, blogs, personal websites, jour-nals, memoirs, the list goes on. It is almostcertain our posterity will know more aboutus than we might know about our ances-tors.

I love to do genealogy. Finding a newname, date or place is exciting. But to findout more about the personal history ofindividuals that make up my familys his-tory is also exciting.

Quoting from Lynn Palermo fromthearmchairgenealogist.com: Lets notsplit hairs, or draw a line in the sand;genealogy and family history are equallyand inseparably important.

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Have you noticed all the recentmedia blitz about sodium? This isin part due to the latest U.S.

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nearly 70 percent of U.S. adults. The aver-age sodium intake by Americans isbetween 4,000 mg and 6,000 mg each day,or an equivalent of almost 2 and 1/2 tea-spoons of salt.

According to a recent American HeartAssociation survey, the U.S. public is alsoconfused about the primary source of sodi-um. Forty-six blamed the salt shaker, whenin fact most sodium in our diet comes fromthe salt in processed foods. Almost 80 per-cent of the sodium in our diet is from

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Dont be fooled by those claims aboutsea salt. Some food manufacturers takeadvantage of the mistaken notion of mostAmericans that sea salt is a healthier,lower-sodium alternative to regular salt.Sea salt has essentially the same amount ofsodium as regular salt about 2,300 mgof sodium in one teaspoon.

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vidual foods are high in sodium. Thenyoull need to cut down on these foods.According to the online newsletter fromthe Harvard School of Public Health, thetop 10 food sources of sodium include thefollowing: meat pizza, white bread,processed cheese, hot dogs, spaghetti withsauce, ham, ketchup, cooked rice, white

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Before you buy, look closely at the foodlabels. Look to see how much sodium is inone serving of a food item, keeping inmind that to maintain a 1,500 mg sodiumdaily intake, each meal would need to bearound 500 mg. And thats not a lot ofsodium. Remember that lower sodiumintake can lower your risk of stroke, highblood pressure and heart disease. Cardio-vascular disease is the number one killer ofmen and women in America.

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Strawberry Rhubarb CrispServes 129 cups (total) of fresh or frozen rhubarb (about 1 and 1/2 pounds),

cut into half-inch piecesFresh strawberries, quartered1/4 cup light brown sugar2 teaspoons finely grated lemon or orange peel1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal1/2 cup almond flour (or finely ground almonds)1/2 cup brown sugar1/3 cup whole wheat flour6 tablespoons unsalted butter, meltedPreheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rhubarb, strawberries, brownsugar, and lemon or orange zest.Toss well so all of the fruit is covered in

sugar.Spread the fruit into an even layer on the bottom of a 9-inch by 13-inch ceramic or glass baking dish.

In a medium mixing bowl combine oatmeal,almond flour, brownsugar, whole wheat flour, and melted butter. Sprinkle this crumbly mix-ture over the prepared fruit.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes, until the topping isbrowned and the fruit is soft.

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Acting group for seniorsRoseburgs Prime Time Players, an affil-

iate of the Umpqua Actors CommunityTheatre, meets at 1:30 p.m. every Mondayin the Betty Long Unruh Theatre in FirGrove Park for casual play readings andrehearsals.

All seniors with interest in the theaterare welcome. No previous acting experi-

ence is necessary. Memorizing lines is notrequired.

Information: Barb Alvis at 541-677-9070 or Richard Packham at 541-672-

2360.

AlzheimersSupport Group

The Alzheimers Support Group willmeet from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 21 atCallahan Court Memory Care Community,1770 N.W. Valley View Drive, Roseburg.For information or to register, call 541-6733900.

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Grief Support GroupThe grief support group meets from 10

to 11:30 a.m. every Monday in ConferenceRoom C, Mercy Medical Center, 2700Stewart Parkway, Roseburg. Information:541-677-4810 for more information.

Three other bereavement support groupsmeet in the county. Two are at the follow-ing dates and times in the main buildingchapel of Linus Oakes, 2665 N.W. VanPelt Drive: 5 to 6:30 p.m. June 14 and 28.The support group meets the second andfourth Tuesdays of each month. Informa-

tion: 541-677-2384.In addition, the Bereavement Support

Group Luncheon will be held from 11:30a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 at Karens CoffeeCup, 2445 N.E. Diamond Lake Blvd.,Roseburg. Information: 541-677 2384.

Outpatient

Diabetes EducationMercy Community Education offers a

program to help understand diabetes. Acertified diabetes educator and a registereddietitian provide personal instruction forpatients and their families. The program isongoing and is by appointment only at theMercy Community Education Center,2459 Stewart Parkway, Roseburg.

Information: 541-677 2102.


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Every day it seems some governmentagency is cutting services in oneway or another, from education to

senior services to the staff that administerthe services. What that says to me is thatvolunteers need to step up to the plate andfill in the gap. One agency that is dear tomy heart and so crucial to our communityis our outstanding Douglas County library.Reports have it that the hours will be cutback, personnel will be reduced and newbook purchases will be curtailed.

You can respond by offering to help.The library system needs hands-on help tocover books with protective Mylar or ifyou know your way around electronicequipment, you can help set up, move,clean or organize cords and cables. Hoursare Monday, Friday and Saturday from 10a.m. to noon. If youre looking for a quiet,friendly, easy place to volunteer, thelibrary may suit you. Call the main branchin Roseburg at 541-440-4305 or contactyour local branch library.

The Roseburg Veterans Affairs MedicalCenter needs drivers to transport veterans

to appointments in the Roseburg area. Vol-unteers will be trained and will receivetuberculosis screening. Call Voluntary Ser-vices at 541-440-1272 or RSVP at 541-492-3917.

The American Cancer SocietysResource Center needs volunteers withcomputer skills to help them expand theirservices at the Community Cancer Centeron Stewart Parkway. Call 541-680-1935 orpick up an application form in Room 204of the Cancer Center.

Lower Umpqua Senior Center in Reed-sport needs helpers with bingo and a vol-unteer activity coordinator. These are funopportunities if you live on the coast. Call

Jean or Joan at the Senior Center, 541-271-

4884, or Deanna at Reedsport City Hall,541-271-1989.

Foster Grandparent Program has a callout for volunteers to help during the chil-drens lunch hour and activities from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday. You willbe asked to spend a minimum of 15 hoursa week with the children at a school nearyou. Let Berta know if you can help. Call541-492-3520.

Unless otherwise listed, information onvolunteer opportunities can be answeredby RSVP at 541-492-3917.

Umpqua Valley Art Center is looking for

someone to answer phones and other taskson Saturdays.

Mercy Medical Center wants volunteersin the emergency room to assist visitorsand escort patients. Hours are from noonto 4 p.m., 4 to 8 p.m. or 8 p.m. to mid-night. You pick the day that suits you.

Umpqua Valley Rehab and Care Centeris looking for someone to lead a ceramicsworkshop for the residents. You pick theday and time. Male volunteers willing tohave a friendly chat with their residentcounterparts are always welcome.

United Community Action NetworkConfidence Clinic needs cleanup volun-teers from 7:45 to 9 a.m. Monday throughThursday.

Harm Reduction Center can use somehelp answering phones and greeting clientsas well as with typing and filing duties.

ADAPT Peer Power is looking foradults willing to help teens realize theirfull potential through Peer Power training.Duties include assisting with group andschool meetings once a week and withcommunity events.

Boy Scout of America wants volunteers

to coordinate and facilitate activities andassist the Scoutmaster and district leader.Meetings are from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

June has crop ofvolunteer opportunities

My childhood confidence and

reliance on adults eased theapprehension I feltwhen I realized I was theonly girl in the 7-to-12 agebracket registered for a weekof YWCAsummer camp ina neighboring Iowa town.

Each of the two priorsummers, I had enjoyed Ycamp with my friends in anearby country setting. TheY director offered to take mein her car to the distant meet-ing point. I do not recall

what the plan was for my returninghome. With my bedroll containing sever-al changes of clothes and a dollar bill tocover extras, I joined animated younggirls in the back of a truck to go to theprimitive campsite.

The week away from home providedme with instant companionship duringnature hikes, games, handcraft projectsand campfires. On the final morning,transportation arrived to return us to thecentral meeting point. All the girlsseemed to be greeted there by an adult,but there was no one to welcome me.

I was 30 miles from home. Feeling

abandoned, I accompanied a fellow

camper to her home, where I was able totelephone my mother.With no way to rescueme, and in a shockedvoice, she asked, Doyou have any money?Hearing my positiveanswer, I have the dol-lar bill, she suggested I

call the Greyhound busdepot for their schedule,since its route connectedthe two farming towns.Soon my relief soared,

with an afternoon bus ride available. PlusI could receive change after buying a 30-mile, one-way ticket.

I gave a thankful sigh as I arrived atmy hometown bus station and hauled mybedroll the remaining six blocks to myfront door.

In 1931, I developed a bit of courage inthe face of unplanned apprehension,while the dollar bill was worth the gold itrepresented.

Laura Kruse shares her musings withthe readers of The Senior Times eachmonth.

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NANCYHUDSONFor The Senior Times

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any people may ask, Why a sup-port group?, or more specifical-

ly, Why a family caregiver sup-port group? According to the NationalFamily Caregivers Association, the pastdecade has seen an increase in chronic ill-nesses, an increase in the life spans ofthose who are chronically ill, and anincrease in the proportion of the popula-tion that is elderly. In addition, managedhealth care has moved much of the respon-sibility for treatment of these individualsinto the home.

As a result, more and more people arecaregivers than ever before. According toDr. Peter Steinglass, executive director of

the Ackerman Institute for the Family inNew York City, Today people are beingasked to provide treatment at home thatwould have been unthinkable even threeyears ago. In addition, there is muchgreater awareness of the burdens facingfamily caregivers.

So how do support groups help torelieve these burdens? For one, they pro-vide a safe place for sharing feelings in anon-judgmental atmosphere. One of thefamily caregivers from the South CountySupport Group, who had been caring forher mother with Alzheimers disease,

shared this with me: After a period oftime I realized that my friends and familysimply did not want to hear about theongoing, day-to-day challenges of caringfor Mom, so I decided I needed a placewhere I could get it all out,without con-tinually unloading on them.

A support group can also be a social out-let where caregivers can make new friends.The truth is, once a person starts caring fora spouse or parent with a chronic illness,

many friends whowere once closemay begin to fallaway. Perhaps thisis only natural.

Once caregivingstarts, prioritiesand life choiceschange. The goodnews is that a sup-port group canprovide a new cir-cle of friends those who trulyunderstand whatthe caregiver isgoing through. Ihave heard manystories of care-

givers whoseloved one hadpassed on, yet

they continued to attend the group becauseof the friendships they had made and thewisdom they had to offer others.

A support group can help caregiverslearn coping mechanisms, and give themadvice on what lies ahead, so the caregivercan anticipate changes. I remember thevery first support group I facilitated. It wasduring the time my husband and I werecaregivers for my own mother. We had

installed a baby monitor in her room,and in ours, to make sure we could hearher in case she needed us. After a fewweeks of waking up in the middle of thenight to every wheeze and whiffle thatmom made in her sleep, we were totallyexhausted.

Patience had become a precious com-modity in our household. In fact, I think Iwas the very first person in the group tospeak on the day of the meeting, and I wascertainly very needy, as I mournfullyshared my dilemma of sleeplessness. Awonderful lady who had been caregiving

for a long time said to me, Honey, youneed to get rid of that baby monitor; unlessyou get your rest, you wont be good foranything. I went home and told my hus-band, and was he ever relieved. We endedup installing a doorbell button on momsbed, which rang in our room. She couldpress it whenever she needed us, and wewere able to sleep through the night. Thisexperience taught me that caregivers mustremember to take care of themselves.Remaining healthy, well rested and opti-mistic is the only way to successfully pro-

vide the best of care over the long term.Support groups truly are unique, and can

be organized in many different ways.Some are condition-specific, some arerelationship-oriented and some are family-

centered, just to name a few. Family Care-giver Support Groups are usually foundedon the shared experience that comes frombeing a family caregiver, with all the emo-tions that accompany that role. Becausethe focus is on the caregiver, participantscan openly discuss their own challengesand victories. Caregivers so seldom takethe time to find a place to talk about theirown needs, and for this reason the FamilyCaregiver Support Group can be invalu-able. One day a lady called me on thephone, sounding desperate. I dont wantto talk about the disease my husband has,

she said. I have learned all about what ishappening to him. What I want to know ishow I do I get through all of this?

You may remember the old adage trou-ble shared is trouble halved. Mostly, insupport groups, youll talk about yourproblems and listen to others talk. Youllnot only get help, but youll be able to helpothers, too. Most important, youll find outthat youre not alone. Youll feel betterknowing that other people are in the samesituation, and their knowledge can beinvaluable, especially if theyre dealing

with the same illness you are.If you are interested in attending a Fami-ly Caregiver Support Group meeting, callme, Nancy Hudson, at 541-440-3677.

Currently there are four such groups inDouglas County. The Roseburg FamilyCaregiver Support Group meets at 1:30p.m. the first Wednesday of each month inConference Room 2 of Mercy CommunityEducation, 2459 Stewart Parkway, Rose-burg. The Sutherlin Family Caregiver Sup-port Group meets at 10 a.m. the secondThursday of each month in the wood carv-er room at Sutherlin Senior Center, 202 E.

Central Ave. The South County FamilyCaregiver Support Group meets at 2 p.m.the third Thursday of each month in thefifth-floor meeting room at Forest GlennSenior Residence, 200 S.W. FrontageRoad, Canyonville. The Winston FamilyCaregiver Support Group meets at 2 p.m.the fourth Wednesday of each month in theWoolley Board Room of the WinstonCommunity Center, 440 Grape Street.

Nancy Hudson is the Douglas Countyfamily caregiver support coordinator.


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Its summer vacation time, so I havesome tips that I have picked up fromfellow travelers that might save you

some time,money orfrustrations.

Most air-lines arechargingtravelers forcheckingluggage. Ifyou are tak-ing your golfclubs, watersports equipment or a lot of changes ofclothing with you, consider shipping theseitems ahead. You wont have to lug themthrough the airport, at the risk of losingthem en route and waiting at the baggageclaim areas. Check out Federal Express orother similar services; they may save youmoney, but possibly more important, mayoffer a stress-free beginning to your vaca-tion.

Go online to eBay and look for couponsand gift certificates that others dont wantor cant use for lodging, transportation,food and admissions to amusement parkssuch as SeaWorld or Disney. Search foryour destination and then type in couponor gift certificate to find sites offering

two-for-one, percentage-off and dollar-off

discounts. The website www.destination-coupons.com supplies coupons for citiesall over the world, including those in theUnited States. If you are vacationing inOrlando or Southern California, youll beinterested to know that Costco often offersdiscount tickets to area theme parks such

as Universal Studios.All cruise lines offer shore excursions,

but you can save money by booking direct-ly with a local tour company ahead oftime. Alternatively, jump off the ship assoon as it docks, hail a taxi and negotiatean hourly rate. If you are traveling withothers; the price for the cab can be divided.But a note of caution: The ship will leavewithout you if you are not back on boardby the scheduled departure time.

When renting a car, reserve the lowest-price vehicle. If the rental agency runs outof the economy-level car, theyll upgradeyou for free to the next largest vehicle. Ifyou decide you want a larger car, you canalways pay for an upgrade at the time ofrental. When you are souvenir shopping,dont look in the tourist areas where prices

are inflated. Shop where the locals shop.If you are booked on an early-morningflight, look into Park and Fly packagesoffered by hotels near airports. Mostinclude a one-night stay, a shuttle to and

from the airport and free parking for up toseven to 10 days. You might even getbreakfast. Usually these hotels are happyto print your boarding pass for you; all youhave to do is ask.

Whether you are hungry for pizza or finedining, instead of asking hotel personnelfor a recommendation, step out onto thestreet and ask some local residents wherethey like to eat. Flight crews also arehappy to share their knowledge with pas-sengers. Remember, they have lay oversand are usually budget-conscious; theyusually have the latest information onfood, shopping and sightseeing.

Before you buy expensive bottled waterfrom your hotel room minibar, take a lookin the fitness center. You could fill up yourempty water bottle in the gyms water-cooler or fountain.

Always pack a small flashlight in casethere is a blackout in your hotel. Thebuilding might not have emergency light-ing, and if necessary, a flashlight will helpyou quickly locate the nearest exit.

Individual packets of antibacterial wipestucked into your daypack or pocket comein handy if you cant find running waterfor hand washing. An added bonus: Theyare great for cleaning cuts and the alcoholhelps stop itching when you rub them oninsect bites.

Take along a password-protected USBflash drive with your medical and insur-ance contacts, confirmation numbers, cred-it card numbers, addresses and phone num-bers. You can insert the flash drive in mosthotel or Internet caf computers. You canalso copy to your folder your vacationphotos all along the way a great safetymeasure just in case your camera is lost orstolen.

Happy summer travels. Send me a noteand let me know the tips you have learnedon your adventures.

Gloria Johnson is director of Umpquabank Club Carefree, a club that travelsworldwide. She can be reached at gloria-

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AARP Driver Safety

Classes for JuneThe Douglas County AARPDriver

Safety Program team will offer two driversafety classes in the Roseburg in June. Thedriver safety course is designed for driversaged 50 and older. You do not need to be amember of AARP to take the course. Thefee for the course is $14. AARP membersreceive a $2 discount.

Oregon law requires auto insurance car-riers offer a discount on premiums to qual-

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A two-day class will be held from noonto 4 p.m. June 15 and 16 from noon to 4p.m. at Mercy Community Education Cen-ter, 2459 Stewart Parkway, Roseburg. Theinstructor is Steve Barfield. You can regis-

ter online at www.aarp.org or call 541-679-9571.

A two-day class will be held from noonto 4 p.m. June 27 and 28 at Linus Oakes,2665 Van Pelt Blvd., Roseburg. Theinstructor is CJ Jekofsky. Call 541-679-9571 to register.

For further information concerningfuture classes, or to request a class for yourorganization, call Pete Benham, districtcoordinator, at 541-672-1016.

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JANET BOND BRILL

Dark chocolate with a high con-tent of nonfat cocoa solids is

the new guilt-free super food.The scientific evidence is stacking uplinking daily consumption of deep,dark chocolate with phenomenalhealth benefits, especially on yourheart and blood vessels.

Studies show that people who eatgenerous amounts of heart-healthyand flavonoid-rich cocoa rarelydevelop high blood pressure andhave a very low death rate from heartdisease. Eating dark chocolate is keyto heart health because it is loadedwith powerful plant antioxidantscalled flavonoids.

I explain the science behind thatclaim in my new book, Prevent aSecond Heart Attack: 8 Foods, 8Weeks to Reverse Heart Disease.The eight key food groups that formthe core of my plan are extra virginolive oil, leafy greens, figs and otherfruits, salmon and other seafood,lentils and other legumes, walnutsand flaxseeds, oatmeal and otherwhole grains, and red wine.

Eating your daily sweet treat will

make a significant contribution tothe antioxidant potential of yourdiet, as dark chocolate has a higherantioxidant quality/quantity than mostheavy hitters red wine, black tea, andgreen tea. Consumption of the dark,flavonoid-rich type of chocolate canimprove your blood vessel health, render-ing your dysfunctional endothelium (thedamaged inner arterial layer that insti-gates and promotes heart disease progres-sion) healthier and more functional. Infact, research shows that consuming asmall daily dark chocolate treat reduces

inflammation and promotes more relaxedand dilated blood vessels, especially ifyoure diabetic.

To sum it up, consuming just one ortwo squares (up to one ounce) of darkchocolate (at least 70 percent cocoa)every day can help:

boost your blood antioxidant level lower your blood pressure make your dysfunction endothelium

more functional fight inflammation.Here are a few ideas to get daily choco-

late for you and your heart: Try a nightly cup of steaming, home-made hot chocolate. Put two heapingspoonfuls of dark chocolate naturalunsweetened cocoa powder into a mug,add a touch of sweetener (you might con-sider a sugar substitute) and mix togetherwith soymilk and microwave. Top withfat-free whipped topping and you have adelicious, chocolaty, sweet treat.

Remember, to satisfy your chocolate

craving and fortify your heart diseasedefense strategy simultaneously, thinkreal cocoa. Natural unsweetened cocoapowder has the highest concentration offlavanols compared to other chocolateproducts, followed by unsweetened bak-ing chocolate, plus is low in sugar, fat andcalories, so favor this chocolate choiceover solid bars when possible. And dontforget that milk chocolate and chocolatesyrup rank lowest on the antioxidant

scale, so avoid choosing them for yourheart-healthy chocolate splurge.

Look for dark chocolate productsderived from single-origin countries orareas. Note that Madagascar and Javacacao beans have been shown to containdouble the flavanols compared to beansfrom other areas.

If you prefer a small piece of choco-late, purchase one of the new high-flavonoid chocolate bars (not milk choco-late or Dutch processed) at least 70 per-cent cocoa, and limit yourself to one totwo small pieces a day. Be sure to checkthe ingredients list and choose a barwhere the first ingredient is cocoa solidsor chocolate not sugar.

Isnt this the best nutrition news tocome along in decades?

Janet Brill is a registered dietitian whois a leading diet, nutrition and fitnessexpert and is the author of Prevent aSecond Heart Attack.


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By RealAge Health Features

You could turn fuzzy thinking into a killermemory with this brilliant little habit power napping.

In a study, people who took a power napafter learning a new task performed 50 per-cent better than the non-nappers when theywere later given a test on the task.

The process of making memories is com-plicated. And new memories are the mostfragile. But in the recent s tudy, researchersdiscovered that nappers who got qualitydeep sleep (slow-wave sleep) during theirnaps learned new material much better com-pared with the sleep-deprived participants.

Scientists think something about deep sleephelps new memories encode into higherbrain regions where memories become morepermanent.

Getting seven to eight hours of sleep eachnight is a good health goal. It boosts yourimmune system, helps control stress levels,and may even be essential in keeping yourheart and other body parts healthy. And apower nap now and then can be a good wayto catch up on lost ZZZs not only to keepyour mind sharp, but also to help you reachyour highest levels of immune-system sup-port and stress reduction.

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I would highly recommendDr. Weston for cataract surgery.

My sight had been fine,

then all of a sudden I

couldnt read street signs

and lights were blurry.

So I had cataract surgery

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To be in surgery for such a

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