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Maine BOOMERS INDEX Letter from the editor............ 2 Steady commitment.............. 4 Mohs surgery latest technology to treat skin cancer................ 5 Classifieds............................. 6 Bucket list: Find a funeral, cremation provider you trust.. 7 Maine Event Calendar............ 8 Protecting personal information.......................... 9 Volunteering....................... 10 Winship Green introduces new dietary director.................... 11 PSA screenings available...... 12 Tech tips for non-techies....... 13 AARP: Become a recess regular...................... 14 Your help is needed updating United States maps.............. 14 Sleep apnea research........... 15

HAPPY SPRING!

Local boomer puts community first

By Vickie Lajoie & Jason Hilt You may recognize the name George Roy as CEO of the Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union, but he is much more than that to local folk. A native son of Maine, George was born and raised in Aroostook County. He attended the University of Maine at Orono and graduated with degrees in accounting and finance. It was in 1986 that George accepted the position of manager/treasurer (now president/ CEO) of Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union and moved to the Lisbon area with his wife, Judy. They raised a family of

Submitted photos George Roy serves hot dogs at the Lisbon Credit Union’s annual Member Appreciation Day. three boys and have been involved in the community ever since.

When he took the helm at the credit union in 1986, it was one small of-

fice on Main Street. A few years later he oversaw the transition to a brand

new and much more efficient office location on Route 196. In 2011, the credit union opened a branch on Sabattus Street in Lewiston. The CU experienced strong growth to double the credit union’s assets in 13 years from $50 million in 2003 to $100 million in 2016. The members’ investments remained in the communities; becoming loans for other members of these same communities and helping them grow. As a member of various committees at the credit union, George remains active and up-to-date with the important matters that affect local people.

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Home is where the grandchildren are

By Ross H. Cunningham As we grow and our children establish new homes often states away, many Boomers struggle to remain an active part of their children’s lives. While we know we must give them their independence, we want to remain close and stay connected. That is never more crucial than when the grandchildren begin to arrive. For one couple, being apart was simply not an option. Sue and Hank Schmitt live at OceanView at Falmouth Retirement Community. While they had visited Maine over the years, the majority of their married lives were

spent living and working in the San Francisco area. What would make this west coast couple leave “The Golden State” and relocate to the snowy streets of Maine? Trevor, currently aged six. Sue and Hank met as teenagers at summer music camp and proudly display the “Tally Ho Music Camp” flag in their living room. They connected again during college and married shortly after graduation. Hank spent his career on the corporate team of Consolidated Freight, and Sue taught music in public schools. They have one child, Valerie. After graduation from

Ross Cunningham photo Trevor acts out a hockey game on the floor of the Schmitt apartment at Oceanview at Falmouth. college, Valerie lived and worked in several places, including Japan, eventu-

ally relocating to Massachusetts for a job opportunity. As many of today’s

professionals do, she and

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Denise Scammon, Editor Spring has finally sprung! I want to thank you for picking up this spring edition of Maine Boomers magazine. Boomers is a quarterly publication distributed throughout Maine in high-traffic locations where people like yourself can read and enjoy it. If this is your first time reading Boomers, here is a little

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His service extends well beyond the credit union and into the communities themselves. He is currently a member of the board of Building Materials Exchange, a local nonprofit that benefits low income homeowners and the environment. They provide new and reusable building materials at an affordable price and offer education to homeowners about home repairs. Their mission speaks di-

background information. Boomers is published by Turner Publishing, Inc. You can find us online at www.turnerpublishing.net/news and also on Facebook where we share news stories from all over Maine. Our theme throughout all our publications is that we are local news, good news, apolitical news, and delivered for free to over 200,000 Maine homes via the U.S. Postal Service. For example, if USPS tells us there are 10,500 homes in Lewiston, that is how many Lewiston Leader pubs are delivered. Every home within a zip code that we service will receive one of our 16 titles. Turner Publishing is “the way Maine News should be.” We get many of our rectly to his own personal goals of helping strengthen community in any way he can. George is also involved with the town of Lisbon’s Revolving Loan Fund by participating on the Loan Review Committee. George also serves on the board of Lisbon Emergency, the organization that runs the town’s Ambulance service. In the past he has also been involved with Lisbon Junior Athletic League Programs and the local Cub Scout Pack. George can even be

good news stories from businesses, schools, libraries and towns in the form of press releases. We also receive stories from people like you who want to share some good news. Send your stories and photos to us at articles@turnerpublishing.net. We try to be newsworthy, informative and entertaining! Let us know how we’re doing. At Turner Publishing our publications and digital posts provide many opportunities for our readers to learn about people in their communities who are being recognized for their good accomplishments in various endeavors. One such person is Lois Skillings, president/CEO of Mid Coast Parkview Health who was recently awarded the Harry C. Crooker

Lifetime Achievement Award for her leadership and commitment to the midcoast region and her many successes in healthcare. There are several health-related articles in this issue, including one on Mohs: “Last year MaineGeneral Medical Center began providing the latest surgical technology to fight skin cancer — Mohs micrographic surgery, or Mohs surgery, offered in Augusta. Mohs surgery is the most advanced, precise and effective treatment for skin cancer, offering the highest cure rates while preserving healthy tissue.” Diane Atwood, health reporter, informs us about the latest PSA screening news. In 2012, the US Preven-

tive Services Task Force recommended against routine PSA screening in men. Fast forward to 2018: “For men aged 55 to 69 years, the decision to undergo periodic prostate-specific antigen PSA–based screening for prostate cancer should be an individual one. The task force recommends against PSA-based screening for prostate cancer in men 70 years and older.” AARP provides information about opportunities to get involved in legislation that matters to all of us including the rising cost of prescription medicines. Some Boomers are caregivers for their elderly parents. We’ve include a bucket list for finding a funeral / cremation provider that you

found at the local schools providing education to multiple grade levels about finances. He is truly interested in helping the youth of today understand finances to assist with their future success. He has also participated in the Junior Achievement program. Once a year George can be found dressed up as Monty Moose as he walks 2-plus miles during the annual Moxie Festival Parade to greet the kids along the parade route. He has done this for sev-

eral years and neither rain nor sweltering heat has stopped him from this tradition. The kids expect to see their CU mascot, cheer and clap, and want their picture taken with Monty. George is as down to earth as they come. During the credit union’s annual Member Appreciation Day, he will spend the whole day outside, rain or shine, and serve hot dogs, chips and soda, all with friendly banter. He’s also very thoughtful and generous and he

frequently donates to help local fund raisers make their goal. Last May, his credit union held a cash calendar raffle to benefit the ongoing “Ending Hunger in Maine Campaign.” When George won the top prize of $250 with the tickets he bought to help support the fundraiser, he instantly donated the money back to the cause. In 2017, George won the prestigious James M. Gratto Award from the Maine Credit Union League for outstanding CEO. He was nominated

Each year at the Moxie Festival, George (A.K.A. Monty Moose), is very popular with the kids.

can look over now and decide when you need to act on it. Some Boomers have adult children living at home while others have adult children living out of state. Read the article on tech tips for non-techies to learn more about using the latest techno gadgets for communication. We’ve also shared information about volunteer opportunities, so be sure to read them and then follow through. Who knows? We may be writing about you and your volunteer work in the community! Enjoy the spring weather! Warmly,

Denise Scammon Editor

by his employees, with input from Board members and vendors in the community. His nomination included glowing reviews of his leadership skills, and his selflessness and genuine caring nature. He is an incredibly humble man and never seeks acknowledgement of his attributes and accomplishments. He has led by example and stayed true to his moral philosophy of people helping people. Thanks, George, for helping our communities grow and thrive!

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George Roy poses with the Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee members, from left, Richard Veilleux, Ronald Partridge, Lorraine Turcotte (vice president, Lisbon CU), Brenda Rogers, Roy, Jessica Maloy, Timothy Plummer, Heather Picard, Daniel Michel and Mark Stevens.

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her husband Rob were able to begin telecommuting and looked for a home in Maine. “After spending several summers vacationing on a lake in the Acadia area, we decided to buy our own vacation lakefront property in the Belgrade Lakes area,” Rob recalls. “It wasn’t too long after that we decided to move up permanently. It was the beauty, peace and solitude.” In 2010, during a visit to Maine, Sue and Hank learned Valerie and Rob were planning on adopting a child. Plans were put in place, and by fall of 2012, Sue and Hank were the proud owners of a home in Falmouth, only miles from their new grandson. In 2017, the challenges of home ownership encouraged them to seek an alternative and they were able to move into a lovely apartment at OceanView at Falmouth. Now, every Thursday afternoon, young Trevor gets off the school bus at the OceanView campus and is met by his grandparents. They spend the afternoon and evening exploring music, sports, history and all things Maine. Trevor and Hank have been known to venture out in the snow and help the OceanView crew clear snowy sidewalks. They have also been seen

Sue and Hank Schmitt with their grandson Trevor. playing an inventive new game called “Socky Hocker” in the exercise room. Sue, an accomplished pianist who has performed across the country, shares her love of music, specifically Scott Joplin, with Trevor at the piano. Trevor often spends the after-dinner period with Hank watching a hockey game on TV (He’s a San Jose Sharks fan) and he will act out the game with his stuffed animals on the floor of the living room. Hank is energetic and humorous, and they roughhouse and joke a bit as well. Trevor is tucked in by his grandparents

and they put him back on the school bus Friday morning after discussing the previous night’s final hockey results over breakfast. On the occasional Sunday, Trevor returns for a day of activity and another overnight. Recently, they traveled to South Bristol to see the ice harvest. Sue and Hank have immersed themselves into the community as well. Sue continues to perform throughout the region and made arrangements for her beautiful Steinway piano to reside in the OceanView common area, where it is played

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by Sue, other residents and renowned visiting musicians. Hank is a volunteer for the Portland Symphony Orchestra, providing stage tours and has even penned the definitive history of the orchestra, which can be found at psohistory.org. In their spare time, they still enjoy travel, and

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Submitted photos Trevor often helps out with snow removal at OceanView at Falmouth. Hank keeps up with the stock market. As for living in Maine, Sue relates, “We really feel at home here; OceanView is lovely, and Maine is a beautiful state.” It is clear however, they are here for family. Hank sees this as a long-term investment. “We benefit by being able to watch

him grow and by sharing our life experiences with him.” The ultimate benefit however is for Trevor, who is not only being raised by loving parents, but also has the love and hands-on support of a pair of adventurous, dedicated Boomers, who have found home here in Maine.

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cards,” a film, music and conversation to explore what matters most and provide Maine Health Care Advance Directive Forms to help with the next steps in advance care planning. The second session, “Next Steps: Making Your Wishes Known,” is 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, and will focus on making sure health care wishes are honored. It will show how to document wishes in advance directives, and will begin with

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Steady commitment, success in healthcare arena bring recognition to Skillings

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Congratulations to Lois Skillings, president/CEO of Mid Coast Parkview Health on receiving the Harry C. Crooker Lifetime Achievement award from Cory King, executive director of the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber at the 2019 Chamber Annual awards dinner .

Lois Skillings, president/CEO of Mid Coast Parkview Health, was awarded the Harry C. Crooker Lifetime Achievement Award for her leadership and commitment to the region by the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber during the Chamber’s 2019 Annual Awards dinner. Initiated in 2004, this award recognizes an individual for a lifetime of consistent community contributions to the region. Their actions, achievements and contributions evoke admiration and respect. The nominee should have an exemplary community service record in one or more of the towns and their influence and contributions will have made a tangible impact on the lives of those around them, their communities, and their place of business for many years of their life. SMMC Executive Director Cory King said, “It is hard to find someone

Maine Golf Heritage Scramble We Need Your Help Saving Maine’s Heritage For Future Generations The Maine Heritage Scramble is played on the beautiful and challenging classic Donald Ross-designed golf course, with views of the White Mountains and bordering lakes. Optional period attire, plentiful food, longest drive contests, and bagpipe music add to the experience. We believe Arthur Fenn and Donald Ross, Poland Spring’s golf course architects, would approve. As in the past, this year’s tournament proceeds will be used for the preservation of the Maine State Building and the All Souls Chapel. Because of the generosity of the Poland Spring Resort providing the golf course, carts and food for no cost we are able to put more than 80% of the moneys received directly into our buildings and programs. In advance of the event, we are asking for your commitment to be one of our golfers, sponsors, or donors to the silent auction. We thank you for your interest in and support of the Poland Spring Preservation Society’s mission in preserving Maine’s history and traditions.

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President & Chairman Golf Committee Poland Spring Preservation Society The Poland Spring Preservation Society is a non-profit organization, with fund-raising as our major source of support. The Society is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Maine State Building, built for the Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago, and the All Souls Chapel, a non-denominational place of worship built in 1912 for the world famous Poland Spring Hotels. Both structures are now owned by the Society and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Society’s other objectives are to: • Offer historic tours, art shows and other educational programming for school children in the Town of Poland and other communities at no cost. • Preserve the rich heritage of Poland Spring, the local community and the state through our research library, archival collections and publications.

who embodies the spirit of this award more accurately than Lois Skillings.” King’s speech followed the career Lois has had in the region from working at her parent’s general store in Pownal as a teenager, to her first job in nursing at Memorial Hospital in Brunswick. The speech focused on Lois’s dedication and servant leadership style that has helped her become one of the most well-respected leaders in New England. Lois began as a nursing supervisor at the age of 23 and worked her way up through the organization until she was named chief nursing officer in 1995. For the next 15 years she helped develop the policies and procedures that have helped shape the healthcare system in the region into one that routinely is awarded with state, regional and national recognition. She has done so by building strong teams and focusing on viewing all decisions “through the lens of the patient.” In 2011, Lois was named president/CEO of Mid Coast Hospital. Under her leadership the organization has had many successes including healing healthcare in

the region with the Mid Coast-Parkview merger that saved 200 jobs and millions of dollars, to the $7.2M expansion of the Parkview campus into a wellness and cancer center. Throughout it all Lois has maintained a steady commitment to volunteerism in the community having been a leading volunteer for numerous organizations including: The United Way, American Lung Association, American Heart Association, Sexual Assault Support Services of Mid Coast Maine, American Red Cross and the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber, to name but a few. At the event, upon receiving a standing ovation from the 175 attendees, Lois thanked the community for their support over the years and acknowledged the employees of Mid Coast- Parkview Health who help so many patients every day. Lois Skillings has made a career of leading by example, and our entire region is better for it. Yet of all of Lois’s accomplishments, the ones she might be proudest of, is marrying her “Bailey Island Boy”— Jim, and raising their daughter Emily, an accomplished poet.

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and out of surgery within a few hours,â&#x20AC;? Susi said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My nose was a bit of a surprise for both patient and doctor. The procedure was long and more involved than originally anticipated. I entered at 9:30 a.m. and left at 7:15 that evening. Dr. Filitis and his team stayed with me every step of the way. I think it is safe to assume all of us were exhausted by the end. However, those words â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cancer-freeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; made the wait, the process and my long recovery worth every minute.â&#x20AC;? When asked what she thinks of Filitis and his team, Susi replied â&#x20AC;&#x153;Professional, compassionate, educative and highly

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AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission is seeking nominations for the 2nd annual Maine Arts Awards, honoring citizens, organizations, communities and businesses for their significant impact on arts and culture in Maine. The nomination deadline is Monday, April 1. Nominations may be made in one of seven categories: Artist; Business (large and small); Arts Education; Community; Rural Organization; and Philanthropist. The finalists will be honored for their long-term commitment to the arts with a celebration highlighting their work in the fall of 2019, at which the recipients will also receive a work of art commissioned especially for these awards. “Honoring those who have impacted our state’s arts and culture sector raises the visibility and importance of the arts in our state,” said Julie Richard, executive director

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Bucket List: Find a funeral, cremation provider you trust Contributed by Brackett Funeral Home

Choosing a cremation or funeral provider is something many of us avoid until the need arises, because it touches on a subject we’re not entirely comfortable with. But, like choosing a doctor or a dentist, it’s actually a decision that, the more informed and prepared we are, the more likely it is to ensure a meaningful experience and a more meaningful life. Decades ago the choice was an obvious one – most families had one local funeral home they’d used for generations. But in today’s world, where families are scattered and ties to the community are more tenuous, the choices are far more numerous and can often be daunting. Becoming better informed now will make decision-making easier when the time comes. Make sure that the funeral or cremation providers you are consider-

ing are all licensed and have a good reputation in the community. Don’t be afraid to visit these providers personally and spend time with the staff who will care for you and your family. Get a sense for the manner in which they conduct their care. Ask yourself, “Is the facility well-kept and secure? Is staff conscientious and professional? Do their services represent the care I and my

family deserve?” Funeral and cremation professionals are an important resource in the community and can help you plan a meaningful memorial. In lieu of holding public services, they guide families through all the remaining decisions designed to honor loss and live healthily with grief. Ultimately, it’s most important that you find a provider you trust. Within the offerings of a repu-

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Simple steps to better balance

Jodi Cornelio

Live Long, Live Well Jodi R. Cornelio, AS, BA, MBA Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Motivational Speaker jcornelio@turnerpublishing.net

alance is something we all need to work at and keep finelytuned. That old saying — “Use it or lose it” — certainly holds true when it comes to balance, especially as we age. Maintaining our balance is particularly important in our senior years because trips and falls can lead to major setbacks, such as resulting in a broken hip, arm or other injury.

Many things can interfere with balance, like loss of vision, loss of hearing and the use of new medications. Make sure you and your doctor are aware of your situation and discuss the following methods and exercises, which can help you with balance throughout your life and in your senior years. 1. Get appropriate amounts of vitamin D. This helps with strong bones in the event of a fall and also helps prevent sore muscles and improves mental awareness. Now that the days are longer and spring is around the corner you can get appropriate amounts of vitamin D from 30 minutes a day in the sun. Otherwise, 600 IU to 800 IU of vitamin D supplementation is sufficient. Foods

such as salmon and sardines have great sources of vitamin D as well. 2. Weight bearing exercises help keep muscles and bones strong. We always need to challenge our muscles and bones as they will help with balance. The surgeon general rated the best exercises for strength and bone health as follows: Fast walking/ jogging, jumping rope, stair climbing, dancing, basketball, volleyball, tennis, skiing, skating, soccer, hiking, weight training and rowing. 3. For balance the following exercises are the best — Tai Chi and yoga. If you can find a local class or video, try these options. Only 30 minutes a day will help with

your balance. For the best results, try 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the afternoon. 4. If you are unable or unwilling to join a Tia Chi or yoga class, there are many things you can do in the privacy of your own home. Try some of the following every day several times a day: • Walking on tippy toes. This strengthens your legs and help with balance. • Walk the line. You’ve seen on TV folks being arrested for OUI. The police officer has the individual touch their nose as they walk heelto-toe in a straight line. Try it. It’s not easy, even if you’re sober. You will want to pretend you are walking on a balancing beam and heel-to-toe

walk in a straight line. Make sure you are close to a wall or the dining room table so that you can grab it if you feel like you are going to tip over. Do this for three minutes, several times a day. • Practice breathing. What does breathing have to do with balance? A lot. Breathing properly strengthens your body’s core muscles and the core of your body helps control balance. Let’s practice. Slowly breathe in a big breath through your nose and, as you exhale, suck your stomach in and blow it all out. That’s proper breathing and should be done all day long. Nobody benefits from shallow breathers. • Weight shifting is my favorite for balance.

will know what I mean, selecting oranges from California, or grapefruits from Florida, may not be the best choice for your system. The locality where we reside has an influence inside our body. The air that we breathe, the foods that are grown near us, consumed by us, that are endemic to our local, influence our body and mind in many ways. Our body works best when we follow the simple rules of Ayurveda, which is based upon principles of ”like attracting like” and “opposites decreasing or balancing.” For example, when the weather outside is cold, harsh and dry we need nourishing foods with the qualities of warmth, softness, and moisture. These qualities found in soups

made from root crops like carrots or sweet potatoes are called “grounding foods” because they literally grew underneath the soil before they were harvested. This is winter time eating. When spring arrives the ground turns soft, the precipitation is often heavier and more liquid as the air becomes warmer and things begin to melt. We call this mud season. The heavier winter foods that were meant to keep us warm are no longer needed; it’s time to “lighten up.” Anything that is consumed by the body or nourishes it is considered food. Food contains attributes, based upon their characteristics that are made up from the five elements of space, air,

fire, water and earth. For example, chilis taste hot, fruits taste sweet, dandelion greens taste bitter and many spices such as cumin taste pungent. These characteristics are important, they are elemental, sweet; composed of earth and water element, sour; composed of earth and fire element, salty; composed of water and fire element, bitter; composed of air and space element, pungent; composed of fire and air element and astringent; composed of air and earth element. We all need and use these elements in our body to build up (anabolic) our tissues or to decrease, (catabolic) move out waste products. For a local plant example, cranberries are native to New England. They grown in bogs where their climate is, for the most part, cold, heavy, yet dry (sandy bogs). They are astringent taste, fruit, made of earth and air, we harvest and eat them in the fall time when we need to start bringing in some heaviness into our diet to prepare for winter’s icy blast. In the spring, green

things begin to shoot up from the ground, savory, dandelion are all bitter in taste, they are composed of the fire and air elements which help our body with bile production needed to process the heavy, oily foods that we consumed during the winter months. Ayurveda knew that food is responsible for building and maintaining the body. Food influences our mental state and our immunity and determines how much energy we will have. Protecting our digestion, which includes assimilation capabilities is of utmost importance. Tips for improving digestion can be undertaken with simple lifestyle changes. Eating freshly prepared foods is one way to improve digestive fires. Here is a recipe for Clean Green Soup that will help you ease into the light of spring:

Hold onto a stable structure like a chair, table, the wall or a counter top. Put all your weight on your left leg and take your right foot off the floor. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat on the other side. Don’t forget that breathing exercise; when you lift your foot off the floor you should be exhaling and sucking your belly in. Do this a lot throughout the day until eventually you can let go of the wall. Challenge yourself but always have that safety net of the wall or chair close by.

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I n Ay u r v e d a , t h e 5,000-year-old science of life, emphasis is always placed upon eating for the season at hand by consuming foods that are fresh and local. While seasonal prescription for food selection may seem a bit foreign to us, just look at the exotic produce in any grocery store and you

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sweet onion • One inch of ginger root, peeled and minced. • One stalk of celery, minced. • One tablespoon of light cooking oil, such as sunflower or Ghee • Turmeric, coriander, cumin. • One-half cup almond milk

INSTRUCTIONS: Boil the water or soup stock. Add the broccoli, kale or collards, and cook with lid off for 10 minutes. Heat the oil in a separate saucepan on low, add spices and wait for them to sizzle before adding the onion, gingerroot and celery. Remove from heat and add to the soup stock. Simmer partially covered for 20 minutes and turn off. Emulsify or blend adding the almond milk. Salt and pepper to taste.

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Volunteering helps keep seniors healthy, new study suggests A new independent report that provides evidence that consistent volunteering can improve the health and well-being of people age 55 and older was released today by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency responsible for the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volunteer and service efforts. The study examined how participation in national service contributes to changes in health and well-being of Senior Corps volunteers in the Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent programsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; who help home-bound seniors maintain independence and tutor and mentor at-risk youth, respectively. A companion study explored the health benefits to caregivers who receive support from Senior Corps Senior Companion volunteers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thrilled with the release of this independent study because it confirms what we have long believed to be true: Senior Corps volunteers are not only improving the lives of others, they are also improving their own,â&#x20AC;? said Deborah Cox-Roush, director of Senior Corps. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These volunteers are feeling healthier and less de-

Older adults show reduced depression and loneliness, increased life satisfaction after serving as Foster Grandparent or Senior Companion pressed. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also exciting is they say they feel less socially isolated, which we know has important health benefits. Along the way, Senior Corps volunteers found a sense of accomplishment, opportunities for personal growth, and chances to form meaningful relationships.â&#x20AC;? According to the research, Senior Corps volunteers report much higher self-rated health scores, which is considered a valid marker of actual health, compared to older adults in similar circumstances who do not volunteer. They also reported feeling significantly less depressed and isolated compared to non-volunteers. After two years of service in Senior Corps, 84 percent of older adults reported improved or stable health. Thirty-two percent of Senior Corps volunteers who reported good health at the beginning of the study reported improved health at the two-year follow-up. Of those who reported

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BATH — The Winship Green Center for Health & Rehabilitation team is delighted to introduce Rick Grover, director of dietary. Grover has been a part of the Winship Green team since September 2012, serving as a certified nursing assistant/medication. From there, he moved into the central supply, medical records and scheduling departments. Two years later, he became facility coordinator. In August 2018, he was asked to share his expertise in the kitchen and take on the role of director of dietary. Grover spent 30 years owning and oper-

Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC ating restaurants prior to healthcare and was excited for the opportunity to bring his two passions together. His goal is to bring dining to the forefront of the residents’ daily lives. He wishes to create an environment where people’s social needs are as important as their nutritional needs. Winship Green offers a monthly “Dining Enhancement” program,

offering a variety of specialties with everything from a “top your own pancake bar” to a 1950’s drive-in burger and milkshake lunch. As warmer weather takes hold, every Wednesday will find Winship Green’s team outdoors enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of barbecue in Maine. The focus of all this is to bring everyone together to eat, talk, sing and laugh as a family.

Grover also sees part of his mission as a teacher. He hopes to be able to work with culinary students and expose them to a side of the culinary field they may not get in class. Let’s face it. Food is as important as the care received, whether a stay is short- or long-term. Winship Green offers delicious meals, excellent nursing and rehabilitation care and daily, engaging activities. The team at Winship Green, located at 51 Winship St., is proud to have Grover and his love for the company and residents as one of its integral employees.

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Writer, naturalist, runner Heinrich to speak at Maine State Museum

AUGUSTA — Writer and naturalist Bernd Heinrich will discuss bird behavior, insect physiology, patterns in nature, the pleasures of the outdoors and running at the Maine State Museum, Wednesday, April 3. Professor emeritus in the biology department

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PSA screenings debateable as new recommendations implemented In 2012, the US Preventive Services Task Force recommended against routine PSA screening in men. Fast forward to 2018 and there is a new recommendation from the task force: â&#x20AC;&#x153;For men aged 55 to 69 years, the decision to undergo periodic prostatespecific antigen (PSA)â&#x20AC;&#x201C; based screening for prostate cancer should be an individual one. The task force recommends against PSA-based screening for prostate cancer in men 70 years and older.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; To understand why the task force changed its mind and to provide additional information about the test, I talked to Dr. Gregory Adey, a urologist. These questions and answers are from that conversation. Q: Why did the task force change the recommendation? A: In 2012, they recommended against routine screening because they said the risks outweighed the benefits. They changed the recommendation due to the fact that there may be risks to screening, but there may also be benefits and it should be a shared deci-

sion between the patient and his doctor. I would strongly support that. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen a lot of people with bad outcomes from missing PSA screenings. You can also run the risk of being over-treated by having one. Technology is definitely a double-edged sword. Q: What exactly is PSA? A: PSA stands for prostate specific antigen, which is a protein responsible for helping to liquefy the ejaculate. When the sperm are trying to conceive that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re able to get what they need from the ejaculate to help with conception, all of the cells in the prostate gland make PSA. Q: If your PSA is too high, it could mean you

PSA levels for screening purposes rather than just a simple cutoff number. So a manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PSA at age 70 should be very different from a manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PSA at age 50. PSA levels may also fluctuate in the same man over time. I tell patients: â&#x20AC;&#x201D; At age 50, the PSA should be less than or equal to 2.5 nanograms per milliliter. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; At age 60, it should be less than or equal to 3.5. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; By age 70, 5.5 is an acceptable threshold. Q: If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have a PSA test, could the things you might be doing the week or day before interfere somehow? A: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interesting. In large studies that have

have prostate cancer, but are there are other things that can elevate PSA? For instance, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t men produce more as they age? Why? A: As men get older, their prostate gland gets bigger. The cells become more numerous and they make more PSA, so levels will rise with aging. We use age-appropriate

looked at that, it really hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seemed to make a difference, but what I tell men is that this is a screening test and what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for is a really clean test, so without any real pelvic stimulation. You really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be ill in any way. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to have had severe constipation or any recent hemorrhoid

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or rectal procedures, a colonoscopy, things like that. I usually tell men to go three days without ejaculation or three days without any bicycle riding. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re riding on a road bike for 45 minutes or an hour and a half, the seat is pressing directly against your prostate. Some people would say donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t draw your PSA after a digital rectal exam, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not as concerned about that unless someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had an extended digital rectal exam. Q: When should you worry about a high PSA level? A: One of the real risks of PSA screening, and I think most providers in 2019 are aware of this, is overreacting to one value. One high value

does not, in my mind, make a high PSA value. Does it create caution and require follow up? Absolutely, but from the standpoint of that one value, would that lead directly to a prostate biopsy? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extremely unlikely. There might be some clinical reason for that, but a mild elevation with no abnormality on rectal exam typically requires a repeat blood test. I also really drill down on things that could have been going on at the time of the testing. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see some men â&#x20AC;&#x201C; particularly healthy men in their 50s and 60s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had an annual physical but are seeing their doctor for an upper respiratory infection or for what they think is a bladder

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infection and the provider will look at the chart and say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had a PSA in three years.â&#x20AC;? The next thing you know, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to the lab anyway and the provider will say we should also get a PSA because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re due or overdue for one. I make note of that when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m seeing them for the elevated value â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that this wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a â&#x20AC;&#x153;clean dayâ&#x20AC;? in their life. Getting a PSA when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing the doctor for something else is better than not getting one, but I think thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real value in having a yearly physical exam. You know, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a 10-year history of values and all of

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Tech tips for non-techies: Turn down the blue light, turn up your health By Patrick W. Smith Headaches, eyestrain, insomnia and more have been linked to blue light emanating from display screens. Whether you are a casual smartphone user or on your computer until

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a sudden in the last 18 months, there’s a change going on. That’s a powerful, powerful way to use the test. Q: What do you think is the most important thing men should understand about PSA testing? A: Making sure that men are discussing the

the very last hour, you’ll benefit from reducing exposure to blue light. Before Thomas Edison invented the lightbulb, people spent their nights in relative darkness. Our evenings are now illuminated with electronic screens that interfere with the body’s biological clock — the circadian rhythm. Our sleep suffers, which can lead to an array of health problems including obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Blue wavelengths differ from other colors. In the daytime, they boost alertness and mood. At

night, they’re disruptive. While any type of light at night can suppress melatonin (a hormone that helps control sleep-wake cycles), blue light does so more extremely. Experts suggest avoiding electronic screens three hours before bedtime. But for those of us using computers during the evening, there is help. It’s a blue light filter and it’s probably preinstalled on your devices. You can turn it on by going into the settings. It’s such an important feature that all major companies have their

own version. Windows 10 calls it Night Light, on Apple products it’s Night Shift, on Kindle it’s Blue Shade. All of them warm up the screen colors by subduing the blue light. Like magic, the painfully bright display immediately stops piercing your retinas. Colors become softer, whites warmer. Aside from improving sleep and other health benefits, the softer glow provided by a blue light filter is so preferred among avid computer users that many keep this feature activated, even during the daylight.

risks and benefits of a PSA test with their physician. I see lots and lots of men who are referred to me for one elevated value. I think that’s a very reasonable referral, and we spend a lot of time talking about the value and where it comes from and why it’s high and that we’re not going to overreact to that. Twenty-five to 30 per-

cent of men diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018 and 2019 are eligible for surveillance. They don’t actually appear to have the type of cancer that needs surgery or radiation or some form of therapy. But there’s nothing worse, and I’ve seen a number of them recently, than men with urinary symptoms who haven’t

had a PSA in five or 10 years and their first PSA is dramatically elevated — and they’re young men. Their symptoms aren’t from an enlarged prostate. They’re from advanced prostate cancer. It’s all a statistics game, but you have to temper that against people who may be screened and potentially unnecessarily

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A great way to make your voice heard: Become a recess regular! Speaking up is perhaps one of the defining traits of our American independence. The freedom to speak and the right to advocate for change is what makes our government more accessible. It’s what makes it more flexible. It’s what makes it a government “of, by, and for” the people. We’re asking Maine members to be part of an effort to demonstrate this right here in Maine as Recess Regulars advocating for their fellow Mainers. You can bring the needed change to communities throughout the Pine Tree State. Reminding our elected leaders in Washington

(we’ve only got four) and Augusta (we’ve got 186) that we’re paying attention is step one. Each month (except for June), our four elected leaders in Washington are granted a recess, along with the rest of Congress and the U.S. Senate. This includes Senator Susan Collins (R), Senator Angus King (I), Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D), and Congressman Jared Golden (D). Unlike what we all had in grade school, Congressional recesses are opportunities for members of Congress to come back home and hear from their constituents, and folks like you and me.

Our office meets regularly with Maine’s elected leaders at the state and federal levels along with their hard-working staff. We are committed to making sure that Maine’s 50+ community isn’t forgotten or that the issues they’re concerned about don’t fall by the wayside. Now it’s time to open the doors, bring in more voices, and show our leaders that ALL of us are

paying attention. As a Recess Regular you will: • Be charged with organizing local meetings with Congressional offices and their staff during each recess. • Join a growing team of volunteers who will organize meetings with members of Congress at their local offices during their monthly recesses back

here in Maine. • B e part of team conference calls and email exchanges designed to keep you up to speed on the issue of the moment, why it concerns Mainers 50+, how it impacts older Mainers and their families, and what we’re asking members of Congress to do about it. Our goal is to make sure you have what you need to

communicate clearly and effectively at each meeting. • Follow up with AARP Maine staff after the Congressional meeting to summarize the meeting and any responses from the member of Congress or their staff. Becoming a Recess Regular is just ONE way we can start to change the face of aging in Maine. Questions? Contact Japhet Els, AARP Maine Outreach Director at (207) 776-6302 or send an email to me@aarp. org. We look forward to hearing from you!

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SLEEP APNEA

Researchers look for biomarkers and genes to speed diagnosis, improve treatment Mounting scientific evidence about the health dangers of sleep apneaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a common disorder which causes people to stop breathing during sleepâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;is spurring new and important studies that could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment. Researchers funded by the National, Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute are sifting through everything from the genetic codes of sleep apnea patients to medications currently on the market, in search of ways to minimize the impact of this potentially deadly disorder. Millions of Americans suffer from sleep apnea, but many go undiagnosed and untreated, mainly because some of the telltale symptoms occur during sleepâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;frequent snoring, gasping for air, silent breathing pauses that can last seconds to minutes. Yet, as NHLBI-funded studies have found, sleep apnea can have severe health consequences over time if left untreated. The disorder has been associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, obesity, diabetes, and glaucoma. And new findings indicate that pregnant women with sleep apnea have a higher chance of developing high blood pressure and giving birth prematurely. The fallout is not just on individuals, but the public at large: because many with the disorder feel persistent sleepiness even after a full nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleep, untreated sleep apnea has been associated with lower work performance and a higher risk of accidents on the highway and at job sites.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The good news is that several treatments are currently available, and even more are in the pipeline,â&#x20AC;? said Michael Twery, Ph.D., director of the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research at NHLBI, part of the National Institutes of Health. But, he added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;a convenient blood test still needs to be developed so that apnea diagnosis is available to all communities and economic groups.â&#x20AC;? In recent years, researchers have been scurrying to try to make that happenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and they are looking not just at developing blood tests, but also urine and saliva tests that could be done quickly in a doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These medical tests are needed to improve the diagnosis of sleep apnea and sleep disorders in general,â&#x20AC;? Twery said. To help accelerate that effort, the NHLBIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TransOmics for Precision Medicine initiative has been analyzing blood samples from thousands of study volunteers participating in medical research. Over 2,000 adults with sleep apnea already have been studied in TOPMed. For example, NHLBI-funded researchers have been looking to find new diagnostic markersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;clues that indicate the presence of diseaseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;by studying changes in the genetic code, gene expression, and metabolism of those with sleep apnea. Twery said this line of research discovery is promising. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Potential candidate markers have been found,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to take some time to sort out the best measures.â&#x20AC;? ln the meantime, Twery

said, the more familiar people become with the symptoms and dangers of sleep apneaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and what they can do to help minimize their risksâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the better off they likely will be. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 50 to 75 percent of adults with symptoms of sleep apnea have not discussed their condition with a physician. What should the average person know? Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a quick primer: Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affected most by sleep apnea? People of all ages, genders, and races suffer from sleep apnea, but African-American males, Asians, Native Americans, and Hispanics appear to have it more, compared to European whites. Excessive weight gain tends to increase the likelihood of getting the disorder, and it affects the severity of the breathing, too. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because excessive fat can cause the airway walls to thicken and narrow the inside of the windpipe, making it harder to keep open. Finally, alcohol, smoking, and certain types of medications, such as opioid pain killers, can interfere with the control of breathing and increase the severity of sleep apnea. Are there different kinds of apnea? Yes, there are two main types: obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea, the most common, is caused by blockage of the upper airway and results in temporarily impaired airflow during sleep. This blockage sometimes causes loud snoring, snorting, and gasping, but

not everyone who snores has sleep apnea. Central sleep apnea occurs when the brain fails to send correct signals to your breathing muscles, resulting in breathing stoppage or abnormal breathing patterns.

What should you do if you think you have it? If you have symptoms of sleep apnea, health professionals urge that you see a doctor. If, for example, you get excessively sleepy or fatigued during the day despite getting the recommended seven hours of sleep, and that sleepiness interferes with your daily routine, a doctor could help sort it all out. Based on a medical exam and history, he or she might recommend a sleep study that measures your breathing while you sleep. This can take place either at home or during an overnight visit to a sleep disorders clinic. These measures can determine whether you have difficulty breathing during sleep and offer clues as to what type of breathing difficulty you have. What treatments are currently available to help? No drugs are currently on the market for sleep apnea, but you can take certain steps to help keep the airway open during sleep. Losing weight, sleeping on your side, and exercising throat muscles can reduce, in some cases, the severity of mild obstructive sleep apnea. In addition, you

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Millions of Americans suffer from sleep apnea, but many go undiagnosed and untreated. can use a medical device that delivers slight air pressure through a mask to help keep the airway open during sleep. These devices are highly effective treatment for the widest range of sleep apnea cases. Are there other options? Surgery that widens breathing passages,

appliances to open the nose and mouth, and implants that stimulate airway and tongue muscles: All may be recommended by a physician. NHLBIsupported researchers are building on what has been learned to improve treatment and potentially propose new drug therapies.

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MDFMR Dermatology Services in Augusta is proud to bring Mohs surgery to patients with skin cancer. Mohs is a precise surgical technique in which skin cancer is removed in stages in the office until all cancer has been removed. Mohs surgery is the most advanced and effective treatment of skin cancer. It offers the highest cure rates while preserving healthy tissue. MaineGeneral Medical Center and MDFMR Dermatology Services are the only Mohs provider in the Kennebec Valley. We welcome referrals with either of our two Mohs surgeons: Brian O’Donnell, MD, MAT, who joined us after many years of dermatology practice in Freeport; or Dan Filitis, MD, who completed his fellowship in micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology at Columbia University Medical Center in New York, NY. Mohs is offered by referral only. If you think you could benefit from Mohs surgery, please contact your health care provider or dermatologist. To learn about all MaineGeneral services, call 1-855-4MGH-INFO or visit www.mainegeneral.org.

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