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When area senior Iris Hecks moved into the retirement community where her mother had lived, she knew she would enjoy many aspects of her apartment and assumed she would

make more friends. She had no idea she would improve her health and impress her doctors through the improvements in her bone density and strength. Iris is now a poster child for the active, healthy lifestyle promoted in many senior living communities. She now serves as a vital volunteer within the community, connecting with other residents needing more care. She has taken part in Cognitive Health classes to bene�t memory and brain plasticity, eventually graduating to become a tutor to other seniors in the community. She rarely misses a day of exercise class, and during recent health challenges, Iris has bounced back quickly. In addition to participating in her church services and activities, Iris �nd spiritual replenish-ment through weekly nature hikes. Iris is a wonderful ex-ample of Successful Aging and an exemplary model of whole person wellness.

Whole Person (or Holistic) Wellness can be de�ned in many ways. Most de�nitions re�ect that of one’s physical being, one’s emotional status and one’s spiritual strength interplay to create overall wellbeing. A simplistic way of understand-

ing holistic health may be to recognize that the sum of the parts is greater than the whole. Focusing only on one muscle group or characteristic of your health may unfortunately have a negative impact on other critical aspects of wellbeing. Most experts agree that the following �ve areas are crucial elements of whole-person health:

Social/Emotional Wellbeing (being connected, having a sup-port system, managing stress, manifesting optimism)

Physical Health (including cardiovascular wellness, �ex-ibility/balance and strength rather than just the absence of disease)

Intellectual Health (the ability to use thoughts and logic to solve problems)

Spiritual Wellbeing (connectedness with a higher power, the eternal part of one’s self that provides solace in times of challenge)

Occupational/Vocational Health (having a sense of purpose or being needed by someone else either for paid or unpaid work)

For many older adults, having a longer life is not necessar-ily the goal. �ey may have outlived a spouse or friends and may have seen more changes than they thought possible in the world around. Instead, experiencing a quality life, one �lled with laughter, meaningful use of time, friendship and respect, is of greater signi�cance.

Often we suppose that we have no control of our health

issues, believing that we age as our parents did and that genetics predispose us to the same disease processes. How-ever, the book “Successful Aging,” by Drs. Rowe and Kahn, debunks this myth. Based on a ten-year MacArthur Founda-tion Study on Aging, “Successful Aging” shares the research which re�ects a di�erent reality: while there are some disease processes that are unavoidable, only 30% of the way we age is driven by genetics; 70% is based on our lifestyle choices!

What does this mean for those of us looking our older years in the eye? How can we take stock of how we spend our time and make the best decisions possible? Some local seniors, like Iris, have taken advantage of one of the bene�ts of living at Judson Park Retirement Community in Des Moines, WA, where a partnership exists with another not-for-pro�t orga-nization, Masterpiece Living. Masterpiece Living was created through the e�orts of Dr. Kahn, the co-author of “Successful Aging” who believed that we should not just study the impact of lifestyle choices on aging, but also put what we learn into practice! Masterpiece Living o�ers tools to promote healthy lifestyle choices which include assessments: the Lifestyle and Mobility Review and Mobility Booster as well as health initia-tives including Walk to Wellness, My Stress Solution, Vertical (a Fall Reduction program), Neurobics and more!

When asked how the positive lifestyle changes she has made to bene�t her whole-person have impacted her life, Iris replied, “Taking part in the programs that Judson Park has to o�er has given me a greater sense of self-worth and useful-ness. I feel more con�dent and better about myself.”

Iris also stated that knowing she is surrounded by like-minded others and a support structure of a continuing care community like Judson Park has given her peace of mind and a sense of serenity. Now that’s a wonderful example of whole-person wellness!

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Put these EstatePlanning Moves to Work

Like everyone else, you want to leave a legacy. To make it happen, though, you need to do some estate planning. For most of us, that sounds like a scary task, but it doesn’t have to be — as long as you break it down into a few key moves.

Here, in a nutshell, are some of the broad-based moves you’ll want to con-sider:

• Communicate your wishes. When drawing up your estate plan, you can’t leave anything to chance — so you need to communicate your wishes in writing. �is means you need to draw up the appropriate legal docu-ments, such as a will and a living trust. If you die intestate (without a will), your belongings will be distributed to your “heirs” as de�ned by state laws — and these distributions may not be at all what you had in mind. If you want to avoid probate and possibly draw up more complex instructions —, for instance, leaving di�erent amounts of money to di�erent heirs at di�erent points in their lives — you may also need to create a trust.

• Protect your family. When you hear the words “estate planning,” your �rst thoughts may be of what you can leave behind to grown children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren. But if you develop your estate plan while your children are young — and you certainly should — you should name a guardian for them in case both you and your spouse were to die prematurely. Of course, you’ll also need to consider having the right type and amount of life insurance for survivor income and loan repayments.

• Position your investments to benefit your heirs. You can arrange for some of your investments to provide signi�cant bene�ts to your heirs. For example, you can stretch your IRA to extend the key bene�t of IRAs — tax-deferred earnings — over a period of several years. You should also make sure you’ve updated bene�ciary designations on various ac-counts, such as annuities and 401(k) plans, to make sure the assets go to the right people. �ese designations are very important, as they can supersede even the instructions in your will.

• Protect against incapacity. None of us can predict the shape of our physical and mental well-being in the years to come. But to protect your

family, you’ll certainly want to be prepared for everything. �at’s why you’ll want to make the appropriate arrangements, such as establishing a power of attorney and health care directive, while you’re still healthy. �ese types of documents will empower family members, or other people close to you, to take the necessary steps to carry out your wishes even if you become incapacitated. As with other aspects of your estate plan, however, you’ll want to review these arrangements periodi-cally to make sure they still re�ect your current thinking.

To make any of these moves — in fact, to make any moves at all related to estate planning — you’ll need to work with a team of professionals, including your tax, legal and �nancial advisors. Comprehensive estate planning can be complex and time-consuming — but it’s worth the e�ort. Contact Kevin Hasslinger at 253-580-1241 or [email protected]

�is article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones does not provide tax or legal advice.

You just returned home from visiting your parents with the horrifying realization that Mom or Dad needs help. You kept quiet in front of your parents, not to disrupt the good time, but when you get back home, set-tled into your routine, Mom’s forgetfulness or Dad’s clumsiness haunts you. You and your siblings don’t agree on the severity of the problem. You’re panicked. Unsure. How are you supposed to know if Mom or Dad needs help and to what degree?

�at’s why Senior Helpers, one of the largest in-home senior care companies in the nation, has created the Senior Helpers’ Stay At Home Score quiz. It’s a quick, eight question quiz adult children take to help determine whether their parents can live independently in their own home.

The quiz was created for Senior Helpers by Dr. John Bowling, a professor at Southern Oregon University and an expert on senior care and positive aging. After you take the quiz, you have a good indicator if Mom or Dad needs help.

“Aging parents may insist they’re well enough to live in their own homes even if they’re not,” says Dr. John Bowling, senior care and positive aging expert, and creator

of the Senior Helpers’ Stay At Home Score quiz. “I developed this quiz to give adult children a guideline to determine their par-ents’ needs, whether they are self-su�cient, if they can live at home with help from an in-home caregiver, or if it’s time to move them to a place where they can get round-the-clock care.”

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that range from Never to Always)1. Support - My parent has easy access

to a caring support system of family and friends that he/she can rely on for daily assistance with physical, �nancial, and emotional needs. �ese family members and friends can provide this support willingly, without compromising their own daily lives and schedules.

2. Mobility - My parent is very mobile and can walk indoors and outdoors easily, without falling. He/she can get into and out of bed, chairs, showers and tubs easily, and can climb stairs without slipping or pausing. He/she can safely operate an automobile and navigate city streets and highways.

�is story a�ects so many in your com-munity because of the growing population of seniors who will need help as they age.

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Downsize to the Right SizeBy Catherine ArendtCatherine Arendt is a downsizing expert and the At Your Service Manager at Era Living’s retirement communities.

If you are considering a move to a retirement community, now or in the future, downsizing is likely a hot topic for you and your family.

Downsizing, moving, and changing your life is not easy. I like to think of it as a journey.

As you embark on the downsizing journey, you will likely feel a mix of emotions. It is important to under-stand that these feelings are part of the process; keep in mind that you are let-ting go of things, not memories. � ink of the journey as an opportunity to re� ne your life, to keep the items you love most, and to create a ‘best of the best’ lifestyle.

Here are some tips to help you along your downsizing journey:

Tips for keeping the peace:• Start with communication. Involve

your family and friends, ideally in an

in-person meeting. Ask what they hold most important. You just might be surprised at what they share.

• As people work toward a goal, they are in a positive position to evaluate disputed items. Focus most of your energy on what you can agree on, and set contentious items aside to work out later.

• Understand and communicate that there is nothing in the house, and that no “stu� ” is more important than your relationships with each other.

Tips and Tricks of Downsizing:• Expect to feel emotion. It is helpful

to begin in a less personal space such as a spare bedroom and build up to the more di� cult decisions.

• If time allows, start small. Spend 15 minutes on a drawer you have not opened in a long time. You might think ‘that’s easy’ and tackle two drawers.

• Conquer the big stuff by sorting items into things you use every day, items you absolutely love, donations and garbage.

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A power of attorney document is an extremely important part of estate planning yet one of the most misunderstood.

Everyone has been told that it is important to have a will, but for many older people, the most important documents are powers of attorney. �ey are, quite frankly, the neglected step-children of estate planning, yet in my practice; they serve to be more important that wills.

Many people confuse the power of attorney (POA) with a will, but these documents are two very di�erent things and have two very di�erent func-tions. A will goes into e�ect on the day you die. A POA applies during your lifetime and ceases to apply when you die. So you actually need both a POA and a will as they complement, and do not overlap, each other.

To add a twist to the subject, there are two types of POA: one for �nances and legal matters, and one for health care. �ese two types are completely separate. �ey deal with di�erent areas of your life and both are required for e�ective estate planning.

Power of Attorney for Finances and Legal MattersA POA for property gives the designated “attorney” – the

person you name on the POA document as your decision maker – legal control over all your property. “Property” refers to both real property (real estate) and personal property (all other as-sets including stocks IRA’s, and bank accounts).

�e purpose of a POA is to make it easy for your designated attorney to access your �nances and, in that way, take care of your property.

�e language in the document controls anything the agent

can do. As such, it must be carefully drafted according to your desire. Most POA’s allow a wide-range of things, including: paying bills, selling your home, managing investment accounts and IRA’s, dealing with the IRS (including signing tax returns)

Although a POA for property may be used to help you when you can no longer help yourself, it usually goes into e�ect the day it is signed. It’s therefore essential that you have great con�dence in your designated attorney. �ey must be someone you can trust, without reservation, to use your property for

you and not for themselves, or anyone else.

You can specify in the POA document that you must be mentally incapacitated for the POA to take e�ect, but this provision is not recommended. �at’s because it’s di�cult to de�ne and prove “incapacitat-ed” and could mean that your

case goes to court in an attempt to determine whether you can make decisions for yourself or not.

Such a lengthy, complicated and expensive legal process defeats the whole purpose of the POA which, as pointed out earlier, is to give your designated attorney fast and easy access to your �nances, when necessary.

In all cases, you want to choose someone who is good at managing money to be your POA. Your partner may not be the best choice if you know they have di�culty with money. However, if your partner is trustworthy with money, they may be the perfect choice.

If you don’t have a valid �nancial POA in place and you become incapable, the person who wants to manage your prop-erty would need to apply to the courts for the right to do so through a process called a guardianship. Many people call the guardianship a “living probate”, and it should be avoided at all cost. �e process is time consuming and expensive, especially

when compared to the costs of putting a POA for property in place.

Furthermore, the person who applies for the right to manage your property may not be the person you would have selected. With a POA in place, you can guarantee that a person of your choosing is in charge of your property.

Power of Attorney for Health CareA POA for personal care gives your designated attorney the

power to make decisions on your behalf in relation to medical issues, hospitalization and long-term care when you are no longer capable of making such decisions yourself. In the case of a POA for personal care, it is a doctor who determines whether you are able to make such decisions.

If you have speci�c wishes for a particular treatment or plan of care, you can write them directly into your POA document. If your wishes are included in the POA document, or if you have expressed your wishes verbally, your attorney is required by law to make decisions based on those wishes. In the absence of any speci�c wishes, your attorney is left to make decisions based on what they consider to be your best interests.

Once again, you will want to designate someone you trust implicitly to serve as your attorney. �ey will be making very important decisions for you regarding your health and long-term care.

Everyone needs to designate a power of attorney, no matter what his or her �nancial or relationship status. POA ensures that a person of your choosing is the one who retains the un-disputed right to make key decisions about your life.

Make sure you have created both a both POA’s, in addition to a will.

Drafting a power of attorney is inexpensive, especially when compared to the expense potentially created by not having one in place when the need arises. Cost should not be a reason for you to postpone the process of creating your POA.

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“Everyone needs to designate a power of attorney, no matter what his or her

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If our events and meetings do not meet your schedule, then please look at some of fellow service organizations (like Rotarians, Kiwanians, and others, that help our community). Contact us and we will put you in touch with them!

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If our events and meetings do not meet your schedule, then please look at some of fellow service organizations

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Santa Parade4:30pm at the Kent Station

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Are you ready to take charge of your future? Estate planning attorney Jennifer Rydberg can help you explore your goals and draft a legally sound solution that fits your family’s unique needs.

Preparing for death or disability is an uncomfortable but necessary task, made easier with the right lawyer. Jennifer Rydberg is an approachable, compassionate attorney with more than 30 years of legal experience. She offers a broad range of estate and probate services, including:• Wills and trusts• Living wills and powers of attorney• Community property agreements• Guardianship and considerations

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Walk To A Better You

Your time on the couch in front of the TV has come to an end, and you’re ready to get �t. How you go about this journey is up to you. You could take a martial arts class, you could take up running, you could swim at the local pool, you could enroll in a dance class or you could simply walk. �at’s right. Walking half an hour on most days of the week will help you get into shape and stay healthy, and unlike some other disciplines, walking is easy and requires little in the way of equipment. Interested in walking your way to a better you? Read on!

Before you get started, you need to take an assessment of your health. Do you have some health issues? If so, you should make an ap-pointment with your physician to ensure you are healthy enough to start a �tness walking program. �e same goes if you are over the age of 65.

Next, you need to gather the right equip-ment. Walking doesn’t require much, just some comfortable clothes and a good pair of walking shoes. You will want shoes in good condition that �t well. You may also want to

purchase a water bottle to carry with you on longer stretches. �is will ensure you don’t get dehydrated.

You also need to consider where you will be walking. Clearly you will want somewhere safe, such as a nearby park, gym or track. You can also walk in your neighborhood or on a local trail. If possible, try to �nd a buddy. �ere is safety in numbers, and having someone to

walk with will keep you motivated.

When you are ready to begin, go slowly. Always take the time to warm up and cool down to prevent injury. Once you have warmed up with some stretches, go for a brisk 10-minute walk. Do this every day for a week, and then tack on another �ve minutes

onto your walks the next week. Continue to do this until you have built up enough strength and stamina to go the distance desired.

While you are walking, pay attention to your stature. Are you standing up straight? Are your shoulders relaxed and your head held high? Are your abdominal muscles tight? When done right, walking can improve posture and slim the waistline.

As you build your strength and stamina, you can pick up the pace and go for longer stretches at a time. If you are looking to shed some pounds, you will want to walk briskly for 45 to 60 minutes �ve days a week. Of course, keeping up the program could turn out to be the hardest part. Look to your walking buddy for support and just think of how good you’ll look and feel within a few months!

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Your mouth is one of the most important parts of your body that e�ects your life every day. Millions of Americans are missing part or all of their teeth. �ese people live a very challenging and di�cult existence. When a tooth is lost, the bone and soft tissue in that area are also lost. People who

have missing teeth have challenges eating, speaking and smiling. �at is a shame and something that is unnecessary with the advancement of dental implants.

Dental implants are titanium screws that are inserted into a persons jaw bone painlessly and can be used for a variety of dental situations. For example, a person who wears a denture can have a few dental implants placed and then their denture can be attached to them which provides retention and improves chew- ing ability tremendously. Often with dental implants, much of the plastic edges of the denture can be reduced so that there is much less bulk in the persons mouth. Many times the entire palate plastic can be removed im- parting improved taste and speech. �ere is very little trouble, very little maintenance and a life of enjoyment with dental implants.

Dental implants can also replace a single missing tooth or they can replace large gaps where multiple teeth are missing. Are dental implants expensive? Dental implants are not cheap but they are a signi�cant investment in ones happiness and enjoyment of life. Compared to other things that people spend money on such as sports cars, i-pads, Las Vegas vacations, etc. which give short term pleasure, dental implants improve a persons life every day for their entire life. How do you choose a quali�ed dentist for your dental implant care? I suggest you choose a dentist who has a lot of experience in implant dentistry. Most dentists will o�er a free consultation and should be able to show you many cases that they have treated successfully similar to yours. �ey should take the time to thoroughly evaluate your situation and be able to o�er you di�erent treatment options that will match your budget. After you agree to treat-ment, the dentist should have a CAT Scan of your mouth and jaws. A CAT Scan allows safe placement of the dental implants because the surgeon can see your teeth, jaw bone and vital structures such as nerves and sinuses etc in 3D. Also, with CAT Scan technology, the dentist can use software to virtually place your dental implants to insure correct size and accurate placement. Its like trial run of the procedure before it is actually done. �e dentist will know before the procedure where to place the implants and what to watch out for.

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How To Stay Happy As You Age(StatePoint) Life has its inevitable ups and downs, and the challenges we experience

might not always seem fair. But there’s no need let your happiness depend upon life’s un-controllable circumstances.

“What you want and what you get are not always one and the same,” says Amy Shea, author of the new book “Defending Happiness and Other Acts of Bravery,” a collection of short stories about her life’s journey with adversity. “�e key is to �nd what makes you happy and defend it.”

In her book, Shea details how tough circumstances have not deterred her from living life on her own terms.

For example, she ultimately came to view her battle with breast cancer as a gift of oppor-tunity. “What is possible to do in one’s life changes remarkably when one fears death more than embarrassment,” she says.

Shea has experienced poverty, divorce, cancer and the daily woes of aging, parenting and being parented, but believes that come what may, she is prepared to defend her right to be happy.

She o�ers these insights for those seeking happiness as they age:• Your emotions do not need to be an automatic reaction to what happens to you. By believ-

ing that, you abdicate choice. It is not life that is happy or not. It’s you.• Don’t forget to simply sit from time to time and do some inner wandering. Original

thought happens a lot more easily this way than while texting on the treadmill.• Life is neither fair nor kind -- but it is full of beauty and humor, and open to direction.• When it comes to picking your battles, energy is like eye cream: expensive. So use just

what you need and put it right where you want it.• Aging won’t be smooth and firm and flawless, but it is not the enemy. In fact, there are

certain things about youth you won’t miss at all.• All of us have individual wiring that can get buried from time to time under habits we’ve

formed. Be deeply committed toward the wiring that makes you happy.• View life as a dynamic creative disturbance and don’t forget to show up -- it’s worth what-

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(ARA) - For most of us, driving is a neces-sity, and so is doing it as cost-e�ectively as possible - even in retirement when most of us stay in our suburban homes. Saving money on automobile-related expenses like gas and insurance can help free up cash for other important things

Fortunately, many tactics can help you minimize vehicle costs, from doing basic main-tenance tasks yourself to taking a driver safety course that could qualify you for insurance discounts. �e driving experts at AARP recom-mend drivers 50 and older focus on three key

areas of opportunity for cost-reduction:InsuranceOlder drivers have lower rates of police-

reported crashes per capita, limit their driving to familiar routes and better weather, and drive fewer miles than other age groups, but accident rates per mile start increasing when drivers reach 70, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Even if your per-sonal driving record is clean, your age may put you in a demographic that insurance compa-nies view as higher risk - and you’ll pay higher auto insurance premiums because of it.

Shopping around for auto insurance may help you secure a better rate, but if you’re facing very high premiums, it may make sense to take an extra step. Many insurers o�er dis-counts to drivers who complete driver safety courses. Check with your insurance company to see if such a discount is available to you, then look for a program, like AARP Driver Safety’s course, that is speci�cally designed to help people 50 and older refresh their driving skills and adapt to age-related changes. �ere are no tests to take for the course. To �nd an in-person course near you, visit www.aarp.org/�ndacourse, or sign up for an online course.

Fuel e�ciencyAfter insurance, fuel can be one of the

highest costs of operating a vehicle, especially for those who travel far, such as older drivers commuting from winter to summer residenc-es. Car makers have improved overall fuel ef-�ciency for many newer vehicles, but you can take steps to cut your gas costs more - even if you have an older car.

AARP o�ers these tips for improving fuel e�ciency:

* Lighten the load. �e heavier your vehicle and contents, the more gas it will consume moving down the road. Remove excess weight from the trunk and avoid traveling with lug-gage or bike racks that create drag, add weight and decrease fuel economy.

* Watch your speed. While it’s important to safely keep pace with the �ow of tra�c around you, keep in mind most cars are at the optimum fuel e�ciency around 50 mph.

* Drive smoothly. Abrupt stops and starts, and fast, erratic movements in tra�c all de-crease fuel economy.

* Try to consolidate trips. Rather than mak-ing one trip to the grocery store today, then the doctor’s o�ce tomorrow and your book club the next day, try to group errands to-gether. Starting a cold engine consumes more gas than keeping it running longer.

MaintenanceWith the average age of cars on the road

approaching 11 years, according to R.L. Polk & Co., an automotive market research �rm, routine maintenance is more important than ever. Doing simple tasks like oil changes, wind-shield wiper replacement and air �lter changes yourself can help save you money.

Tasks that you can easily perform yourself include:

• Changing the oil and oil filter.• Changing the air filter.• Monitoring tire inflation and adding

air if needed.• Checking and cleaning battery connections.•Replacing worn windshield wipers.• Replacing headlight or brake light bulbs.Other DIY tasks, like replacing brake pads

or sparkplugs, or �ushing the radiator, require a bit more know-how. Fortunately, plenty of online resources o�er step-by-step guides for doing more complex vehicle maintenance tasks. And, you can always check with your local community college to see if they o�er a basic auto maintenance course.

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