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FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 • 1C ALAN SLOAN [email protected] Unable to get “American televi- sion” in Waterloo, Belgium, just outside of Brussels in 1975, Bob Corby and his family desperately sought an entertainment solution. “We got fantastic TV, we got it with no commercials, and we got it in Dutch, German and French — no English,” said Corby, then vice president of finance with Continental Can Company sta- tioned in Belgium for what would become seven years (1975-1982) with his wife, Nancy, and their three children ages 4 to 12, Robert, Heath and Janel. With that language barrier, Corby, now 72, said his entertain- Alan Sloan Bob Corby surrounds himself with a vast collection of movies and television series, spanning several decades, in his Parkview Senior Living Community apartment. Entertainment value Corby’s 4,000 plus collection still growing Weigh pros and cons when choosing Medicare plans LINDA TIRBAN Correspondant Medicare, a federal health care program, has been provid- ing health insurance almost 50 years to people age 65 and older, regardless of income or medical history. Over time changes have been made and benefits expand- ed to include younger people who have permanent disabilities and receive Social Security Disability Insurance payments; including those with amyotroph- ic lateral sclerosis and those who have end-stage renal dis- ease. For those who qualify, a Medicare program allowing cov- erage for almost all prescribed medications is available along with hospital benefits and hos- pice. If you’re turning 65 you’ll need to know about Medicare and in some cases Medicaid. It’s over- whelming, mind-boggling and just plain confusing. And, if you are already a participant in the program there are a few changes for 2015 you will probably want to know about. Usually changes in the pro- grams occur at the beginning of the new year. Eligible partici- pants receive an annual publica- tion, Medicare and You, which explains Medicare, its plans and changes that may be taking place. It’s usually distributed in October by the Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. It’s also available at Medicare.gov/publications where the version preferred can ALAN SLOAN [email protected] Frank Galbraith is really well rounded, from traveling around the world to share his Christian faith to roundly defeating bad- minton opponents and winning at the highest level. None of that has changed at age 73 for this former Farragut Middle School social studies teacher of 36 years (40 total years teaching), who also rounds into form as an entertainer — a singer/keyboard player who partners up and regu- larly draws big crowds — a histo- ry lecturer and avid exercise buff. On top of it all, “I really believe in stopping and smelling the roses,” Galbraith, a Farragut resi- dent and 1959 FHS graduate, said while “sitting here and looking at these beautiful trees out here on the deck, and the colors. “Take time to appreciate the lit- tle things.” Knee replacement surgery, on his right knee, in 2012 didn’t stop Galbraith from bouncing back in top badminton form. Alongside his equally talented, and younger, playing partner Rod Sutch, the pair went to Cleveland in 2013 and captured the Senior Olympic Games gold medal, best nationally among all badminton males doubles teams ages 60-64 (Galbraith is required to play in Sutch’s younger age range). “We were able to roll right through there,” Galbraith said, adding about his new right knee, “I didn’t even use a brace. It didn’t bother me one bit.” So why should things change in 2015, despite Galbraith having knee replacement surgery on his left knee in July, when the bad- minton pair will defend their national title in Minneapolis next July? While continuing to work out to stay in shape, “I will begin playing again, hopefully, in January,” said Galbraith, who also has won state badminton singles titles and sev- eral doubles state titles with Sutch. “I’m right on schedule here.” A former track athlete at FHS, Union College (Kentucky) and East Tennessee State University, Galbraith also was a Senior Games track and field state champion in his early 50s. Giving advice to other seniors facing knee replacement surgery, “I had a goal. I think if we have a goal, something we point toward, then that allows me to be very consistent in my workouts to make sure I do all the workouts,” Galbraith said. “… I have the short-term goal, which would be playing badminton once or twice a week. “Be consistent in your work- outs, continue it,” he added. “… When you get my age, working out is like therapy for me. I mean, I just love it. I do it three times a week. “I’ve been doing this for over 50 years.” Galbraith also advocated build- ing “camaraderie” among those who are working out around you. “When you go to the gym you kind of develop a workout family,” he said. Pushing yourself to go and workout “on days you’re not feel- ing good,” what Galbraith calls his “maintenance days,” usually pays off immediately “because you just feel better afterwards.” While emphasizing he’s neither a fitness nor a nutrition expert, Galbraith said about diet tips, “I try to eat smaller meals and eat more frequently.” Beyond and above fitness and athletics, Galbraith said his first duty is his Christian faith. Spreading that faith has sent Galbraith worldwide for more than 20 years — from Russia, Latvia and Romania to Mexico, Ecuador and Costa Rica — often alongside friend, Fred Mynatt Jr. In late October and early November, he and Mynatt made their annual visit to Costa Rica — Photo submitted Frank Galbraith, right, and Senior Games badminton partner Rod Sutch take a break prior to a 2009 competition. Still going strong At 73, Galbraith emphasizes faith, fitness, staying busy Galbraith’s 12th visit there — “To do a program called the ‘Young Earth Seminar,’” he said about this pro-Creation, anti-evolution ment solution came thanks to a “business trip” back to the United States in 1975. Almost 40 years later, Corby’s collection of television series and movies has grown to “between 4,000 and 5,000,” in his apartment at Parkview Senior Living Community in Farragut. “One of the guys I worked close- ly with back in Stanford, Conn. … said, ‘What about a videotape … a See CORBY on Page 6C See MEDICARE on Page 4C See GALBRAITH on Page 6C

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■ ALAN [email protected]

Unable to get “American televi-sion” in Waterloo, Belgium, justoutside of Brussels in 1975, BobCorby and his family desperatelysought an entertainment solution.

“We got fantastic TV, we got itwith no commercials, and we gotit in Dutch, German and French— no English,” said Corby, thenvice president of finance withContinental Can Company sta-tioned in Belgium for what wouldbecome seven years (1975-1982)with his wife, Nancy, and theirthree children ages 4 to 12,Robert, Heath and Janel.

With that language barrier,Corby, now 72, said his entertain-

Alan Sloan

Bob Corby surrounds himself with a vast collection of moviesand television series, spanning several decades, in his ParkviewSenior Living Community apartment.

Entertainment valueCorby’s 4,000 plus

collection still growing

Weigh pros and cons whenchoosing Medicare plans

■ LINDA TIRBANCorrespondant

Medicare, a federal healthcare program, has been provid-ing health insurance almost 50years to people age 65 and older,regardless of income or medicalhistory. Over time changes havebeen made and benefits expand-ed to include younger peoplewho have permanent disabilitiesand receive Social SecurityDisability Insurance payments;including those with amyotroph-ic lateral sclerosis and thosewho have end-stage renal dis-ease. For those who qualify, aMedicare program allowing cov-erage for almost all prescribedmedications is available alongwith hospital benefits and hos-pice.

If you’re turning 65 you’ll need

to know about Medicare and insome cases Medicaid. It’s over-whelming, mind-boggling andjust plain confusing. And, if youare already a participant in theprogram there are a few changesfor 2015 you will probably wantto know about.

Usually changes in the pro-grams occur at the beginning ofthe new year. Eligible partici-pants receive an annual publica-tion, Medicare and You, whichexplains Medicare, its plans andchanges that may be takingplace. It’s usually distributed inOctober by the Department ofHealth and Human Services andCenters for Medicare & MedicaidServices. It’s also available atMedicare .gov/publ icat ionswhere the version preferred can

■ ALAN [email protected]

Frank Galbraith is really wellrounded, from traveling aroundthe world to share his Christianfaith to roundly defeating bad-minton opponents and winning atthe highest level.

None of that has changed at age73 for this former Farragut MiddleSchool social studies teacher of 36years (40 total years teaching),who also rounds into form as anentertainer — a singer/keyboardplayer who partners up and regu-larly draws big crowds — a histo-ry lecturer and avid exercise buff.

On top of it all, “I really believein stopping and smelling theroses,” Galbraith, a Farragut resi-dent and 1959 FHS graduate, saidwhile “sitting here and looking atthese beautiful trees out here onthe deck, and the colors.

“Take time to appreciate the lit-tle things.”

Knee replacement surgery, onhis right knee, in 2012 didn’t stopGalbraith from bouncing back intop badminton form.

Alongside his equally talented,and younger, playing partner RodSutch, the pair went to Clevelandin 2013 and captured the SeniorOlympic Games gold medal, bestnationally among all badmintonmales doubles teams ages 60-64

(Galbraith is required to play inSutch’s younger age range).

“We were able to roll rightthrough there,” Galbraith said,adding about his new right knee,“I didn’t even use a brace. It didn’tbother me one bit.”

So why should things change in2015, despite Galbraith havingknee replacement surgery on hisleft knee in July, when the bad-minton pair will defend theirnational title in Minneapolis nextJuly?

While continuing to work out tostay in shape, “I will begin playingagain, hopefully, in January,” saidGalbraith, who also has won statebadminton singles titles and sev-eral doubles state titles withSutch. “I’m right on schedulehere.”

A former track athlete at FHS,Union College (Kentucky) andEast Tennessee State University,Galbraith also was a Senior Gamestrack and field state champion inhis early 50s.

Giving advice to other seniorsfacing knee replacement surgery,“I had a goal. I think if we have agoal, something we point toward,then that allows me to be veryconsistent in my workouts tomake sure I do all the workouts,”Galbraith said. “… I have theshort-term goal, which would beplaying badminton once or twice a

week. “Be consistent in your work-

outs, continue it,” he added. “…When you get my age, working outis like therapy for me. I mean, Ijust love it. I do it three times aweek.

“I’ve been doing this for over 50years.”

Galbraith also advocated build-ing “camaraderie” among thosewho are working out around you.“When you go to the gym you kindof develop a workout family,” hesaid.

Pushing yourself to go andworkout “on days you’re not feel-ing good,” what Galbraith calls his“maintenance days,” usually paysoff immediately “because you justfeel better afterwards.”

While emphasizing he’s neithera fitness nor a nutrition expert,Galbraith said about diet tips, “Itry to eat smaller meals and eatmore frequently.”

Beyond and above fitness andathletics, Galbraith said his firstduty is his Christian faith.

Spreading that faith has sentGalbraith worldwide for morethan 20 years — from Russia,Latvia and Romania to Mexico,Ecuador and Costa Rica — oftenalongside friend, Fred Mynatt Jr.

In late October and earlyNovember, he and Mynatt madetheir annual visit to Costa Rica —

Photo submitted

Frank Galbraith, right, and Senior Games badminton partner RodSutch take a break prior to a 2009 competition.

Still going strongAt 73, Galbraith emphasizes faith, fitness, staying busy

Galbraith’s 12th visit there — “Todo a program called the ‘YoungEarth Seminar,’” he said about

this pro-Creation, anti-evolution

ment solution came thanks to a“business trip” back to the UnitedStates in 1975.

Almost 40 years later, Corby’scollection of television series andmovies has grown to “between4,000 and 5,000,” in his apartment

at Parkview Senior LivingCommunity in Farragut.

“One of the guys I worked close-ly with back in Stanford, Conn. …said, ‘What about a videotape … a

See CORBY on Page 6CSee MEDICARE on Page 4C

See GALBRAITH on Page 6C

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Do what you really want for a living Math-minded financial advisor lays blueprint for rethinking your earning and distribution yearsWhat does it take to be comfortable

during retirement? Conventional wis-dom calls it the 4 percent rule – with-drawing about that amount from yournest egg each year to live comfortably.And, for that, millions of Americansbelieve they need to stick to a job theydon’t like during their earning years.

“Unfortunately, the kind of moneyretirees want to spend each year for acomfortable lifestyle tends to be about$60,000, which means someone’s nestegg would have to be $1.5 million forthat rate of withdrawal to sustain for 25years,” says financial advisor DaveLopez, a mathematics and computer sci-ence major who applies his analyticalmind to solving retirement challenges.

“Of course, there are additionalsources of income during retirement,such as social security, but the programmay not survive the coming decades.And, there are additional costs of retire-ment, including legacy interests and thelikelihood of needing long-term medicalcare.”

The fact is that millions of retireessimply do not have or will not have thekind of income they’d like to have duringretirement. Lopez discusses an alterna-tive approach to the golden, or distribu-tion years.

• Remember, Social Security is awelfare program.

Before President Roosevelt signed theSocial Security Act in 1935, seniorsworked. America was an agrarian cul-ture, and many who were in their 60sand 70s usually continued duties on thefamily farm, albeit handling lightertasks. Social Security is essentially aSocialist idea. A response to the GreatDepression, its purpose was to move outolder workers in favor of employingyounger Americans, but times havechanged.

• You don’t have to remain stuck inyour “earning” job.

“The U.S. government is the biggest

employer in the world, and I work withmany of its employees,” he says. “Theyusually have high-stress jobs and usuallywant to retire as early as possible and,while leaning on their pension, startworking on their own terms as govern-ment contractors.”

• Consider retiring early and work-ing the job you’ve always wanted.

The model frequently followed byretired government workers can bereplicated by millions of other retirees.You don’t need a $1.5 million nest eggwhen you combine Social Security with asmaller withdrawal amount and a funjob earning $20,000 a year. Retirees canbe creative in how they earn this “funmoney.”

“Let’s say your passion is water skiing– why not parlay this hobby into acareer?” Lopez says. “You’ll likely havedecades of experience and plenty of con-tacts. You might work for a ski shop orcreate a small business giving lessons.Doing something you love is a great wayto stay active as an older person.”

• No pension? – Create your own. The days of working 30 years for a sin-

gle company and collecting a sizeablepension are mostly over. This meansretirees need to get creative and rely onother sources of income, including IRAsand strategies for annuities – effectivelycreating their own “pension.” Annuitiesare contracts with insurance companies.The contracts, which can be funded witheither a lump sum or through regularpayments, are designed as financialvehicles for retirement purposes. Themoney used to fund the contract growstax-deferred. Unlike other tax advan-taged retirement programs, there are nocontribution limits on annuities.

“Annuities provide plenty of opportu-nity,” he says. “Of course, creativeoptions also yield the risk of complexity.You’ll want to be sure to know whatyou’re doing, or at least consult with anaccredited professional.”

• Consider lifestyle changes. Through the distribution years, you

should consider moving to a place wherethe cost of living is cheaper than majormetropolitan areas. Simply put, you’llwant your money to go further. Take aplay from younger folks who are cutting

their cable in favor of only Wi-Fi access.Learn how to cook delicious meals on abudget. For many, learning how to makeone’s money work better for them,rather than working for their money, is apreferable lifestyle.

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be downloaded. It gives the reader impor-tant contact information for questionsoften asked that may need clarificationsuch as the costs for different parts of theprogram.

Medicare offers plans that serve variedneeds. Part A is hospital insurance thathelps cover inpatient care in hospitals,skilled nursing facility care, hospice care,and home health care. Generally monthlypremiums aren’t paid for Part A coverage ifyou or your spouse paid Medicare taxeswhile working. This is sometimes referredto as premium-free Part A. However, it may be possible to buy Part A and pay apremium.

Part B helps cover physician services andother health care providers, outpatientcare, home health care, some preventativeservices and durable medical equipment.Usually most people pay the standardmonthly premium for Part B. Some peoplealso get Medical Supplement Insurancefrom an independent company, referred toas a Medigap policy, which fills the gaps inoriginal Medicare coverage.

Part C, Medicare Advantage, includes allbenefits and services covered under PartsA and B and generally Part D, which isMedicare prescription drug coverage. Theplan is operated by private insurancecompanies approved by Medicare. It couldinclude extra benefits and services for anadded cost. Part D which helps fund thecost of prescription drugs may assist in low-ering prescription costs and help protectagainst increases in the future. Part D alsois operated by independent insurance com-panies that are Medicare approved.

Medicaid is a joint federal and state pro-gram that can assist some people who havelimited income and resources with theirmedical expenses. It could cover servicesnot ordinarily covered by Medicare such aspersonal care services or long term aid.

Amelia Cortwell, Certified Elder LawAttorney with Elder Law of East Tennesseein Knoxville, said some individuals are eli-gible for both Medicare and Medicaid andare called “dual eligibles.” They haveMedicare and full Medicaid coverage andmost of their health care costs arelikely covered. In Knox County theTennessee Health Connection can be con-

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VHS system?’” Corby recalled. Versus whatwas then Sony Betamax, “’VHS quality isn’tas good as Sony, but they have lots of moviesand they are [less] than half the price. Andyou can buy blanks and record what youwant.’”

After seeing a VHS unit in a store “for$212” including “I believe a dozen blankvideos,” Corby collection would soon begin.

Though thinking the blanks would do himno good in Belgium, Corby said his businessfriend was willing to help. “’Give them to me… anything my kids are watching I’ll recordand give you the tape’” when returning to theUnited States on Corby’s next business trip.

Also buying “five or six pre-programmedmovies,” Corby headed back to Belgium.

“I guess it took about six months, weended up with a small video club. …Eventually there were six families that allgot to know each other,” Corby said. “And weall had different tapes so we traded them.

“We’d been at it probably two years. I wasflying back [to Connecticut] I’d say twice aquarter[year]. “Every time I went round tripI came back with other movies.”

After one year into the family’s collection,“We had about 50,” Corby said. By the timehis family left Belgium in 1982, “We hadabout 3,000.”

American television would soon become areality for Corby in Belgium after visiting aU.S. Army base where his son was playinghigh school football.

On the base, Corby said he noticed mosthouses had TV antennas. “’If it’s anAmerican base you can bet they’re gettingAmerican television,” he said.

In 1976, Corby said he found out the basehas its own “television system” that rebroad-casts a “24-hour tape of shows on two chan-nels” in the United States from the previousday “that are flown over every night.”

Erecting the necessary antenna, Corbyand his family soon enjoyed U.S. television.So his ability to collect would grow.

A native of Clifton, N.J. who has been aParkview Senior Living Community residentsince fall 2013, Corby said his favorite collec-tions include James Bond 007, the fourTitanic movies and MacGyver, an ABCNetwork crime-solving adventure show from1985 to 1992 plus “Documentaries, PBS,National Geographic.”

His collection does not include any for-eign films.

In addition to taping television shows andmovies, Corby said he’ll buy a new DVD andadd to his collection “about once a month.”His current collection is “about half VHS andhalf DVD,” Corby added.

Corby regularly shares his videos, whichare shown to residents in Parkview’s theater.

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message. “… We just show what these sci-entists believe about that. We do it inchurches and schools and groups. … Thisprogram is a faith-builder for people whoare Christians. They see that the Bible iscorrect.

“The first day we were down there we didseven programs that day,” Galbraith added.

Tapping into his teaching experiencewhile loving U.S. history, Galbraith makesregular appearances in the Farragut areathroughout the late fall with his “Dec. 7,1941 - A Day of Infamy” lectures.

While also using slides, Galbraith reflectsvisually and verbally on the Japanese mili-tary attack at Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941,that sparked the United States entry intoWorld War II. His program goes back to “TheRoaring 20s” and gives a timeline of keyworldwide events leading up to PearlHarbor.

“I really believe we must never let whatour Americans did fade away. We don’t everwant to forget this,” Galbraith said. “I thinkit helps you as an American to have a senseof history and I want to tell people about it.”

His annual “Day of Infamy” appearancein Town Hall boardroom begins at 7 p.m.,Monday, Dec. 1. There is no charge toattend.

On a lighter, entertainment note, “I’malso a musician,” Galbraith said about“Frank and Jerry,” singing and playing thekeyboard alongside singing partner JerryThomas in the Farragut area. “In the lasttwo years, we’ve done 172 one-hour pro-grams, an Oldies thing. We do music fromthe 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s. We do it at allthese retirement places.

“We had no idea the people like it thismuch,” he added. “This music brings joy, notonly to everybody else, but to me also.”

Galbraith and wife, Cheryl, have four chil-dren, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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Strengthen your memory No one, regardless of age, is immune to

random bouts of memory loss. While mis-placed car keys or forgetting items on yourgrocery list are nothing to get worked upover, many men and women over 50 do startto worry about memory lapses, especiallywhen they start to occur with more fre-quency than they might have just a fewyears ago. But while memory loss might bequickly associated with aging, increasedforgetfulness is not an inevitable side effectof getting older, a fact that those at orapproaching retirement age should findcomforting.

When considering the relationshipbetween memory and aging, it's importantthat men and women recognize the distinc-tion between memory lapses and dementia,as the two are not one and the same. As aperson ages, his or her hippocampus, theregion of the brain involved in the forma-tion and retrieval of memories, often dete-riorates. This can affect how long it takes tolearn and recall information. But justbecause this process is slower does notmean it's a warning sign of dementia,which is the loss of certain mental func-tions, including memory. Though takinglonger to recall information can be frustrat-ing, many people still retain their ability torecall information. In addition, whiledementia brought on by conditions such asAlzheimer's disease or Parkinson's diseaseis untreatable, there are things men andwomen can do to strengthen their memo-ries and reduce their momentary lapses inmemory.

• Start playing games. Games that testthe mind have long been believed to bene-fit the brain, though some remain skepticalabout the true impact of brain games.However, a University of Iowa study fundedby the National Institute on Aging foundthat brain games may in fact pay numerousand long-term dividends. In the study, 681healthy volunteers over the age of 40 weredivided into four groups. One group played

computerized crossword puzzles, and threeother groups played a brain training videogame from Posit Science designed specifi-cally to enhance the speed and accuracy ofvisual processing. The volunteers showedless decline in visual processing as well asin other tests that measured concentration,memory and the ability to shift quicklybetween tasks, and the benefits from thetraining games lasted as long as sevenyears after training. Brain games are nowmore accessible than ever before, as play-ers can access such games on their smart-phones, tablets, ereaders, and computers.And in addition to being effective, thegames also provide entertainment value.

• Alter your routine. Many working pro-fessionals recognize that each day tends tohave its mundane moments. The brain cangrow accustomed to these moments, whichtend to be a routine part of the day. Butaltering your daily routine can jar the brainawake, forcing it to focus during thosetimes that had become mundane but nowpresent new challenges. Something as sim-ple as alternating driving routes to workfrom day to day or preparing some new, yethealthy, breakfast each morning can helpthe brain stay alert and sharp.

• Become a social butterfly.Maintaining a social life as you age is agreat way to keep in touch with friends andfamily. But there's another reason to con-tinue to be socially engaged. A 2008 studyspearheaded by the clinical trials adminis-trative director at Southern CaliforniaKaiser Permanente Medical Group andpublished in the American Journal ofPublic Health found that older women whomaintained large social networks were 26percent less likely to develop dementiathan women with smaller social networks.In addition, those who had daily contactwith friends and family cut their risk ofdementia by nearly half. The study also

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How is a woman’s retirement planlike a smartphone?

Financial expert offers 3 tips for getting smart about retirement planningFinancial strategist Donna M. Phelan,

author of “Women, Money and Prosperity:A Sister’s Perspective on How to RetireWell,” (www.donnamphelan.com) relatesthe story of Wanda Strong – one of foursisters – one married, one widowed, onedivorced and one who never married.

Finding herself suddenly single withtwo kids to support and less than 15 yearsto retirement, Wanda had to make achoice: she could either succumb to thenumbing fear about her financial future,or she could embrace new strategies forprosperity. She chose the latter.

“Many women feel an unspoken fearabout money and retirement because theysense they are not prepared and don’tknow what to do about it,” says Phelan.“What’s worse – they don’t talk about it!”

Women may indeed be behind, due to alifetime of lower earnings, leaving theworkforce for childcare and eldercare,working in jobs that don’t offer retire-ment plans, and their own longevity,according to the US Census and SocialSecurity Administration.

Phelan provides “ahs” – awareness,hope and strategies: awareness ofwomen’s own financial situation, hopethat it’s never too late (or too early) tostart planning, and real life strategiesthat are easy and practical for women ofany age or current financial situation.

1. Create Stackable Income Streamsto Empower Retirement Security (SIS-TERS).

Women need to stack several incomestreams to cover their retirement spend-ing needs because one, such as SocialSecurity, may not be enough. And others,such as alimony, child support or a pri-mary earner’s income, may disappear.

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Comfort and companionshipPets often make ideal companions. They

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While pets can provide comfort and com-panionship, they remain a significantresponsibility. Seniors should find an ani-mal that will fit in with their lifestyles.This is an important consideration forthose seniors who travel frequently or havemobility issues. In addition, men andwomen living in senior communities orassisted living facilities should determineif there are any pet restrictions in place.

Those seniors who have decided that adog will be the best fit can choose amongseveral breeds that may be a good matchfor their needs. When selecting a dog, con-sider both size and temperament. Smallerdogs tend to be easier to handle and willneed less maintenance. They are easilycarried and won't take as long to bathe andgroom. Smaller dogs also consume lessfood than larger breeds, reducing theexpense of dog food and the hassle ofwrangling large, heavy bags of chow.Temperament is also important, as somebreeds tend to be more easygoing than oth-ers. Larger breeds may be preferable to asmaller breeds, which tend to be hyperac-tive. However, always remember there arepros and cons to each breed, and each dogwill demonstrate his own personalitytraits. The following are some dogs thatcan be especially compatible with seniors.

• PugEqually playful and willing to be a lap

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• Shih TzuThe Shih Tzu lives for attention, but this

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What used to be the "golden years" oflife for seniors is now turning into anyopportunity to spend even more time withtheir youngest family members. Nowadays,a growing number of grandparents arecalled on to provide child care for theirgrandkids, many of whom are growing upin two-income households. Others arehelping to raise grandkids while providingfinancial assistance for adult children whomay not be able to live on their own.

This trend has been corroborated in afew recent studies. Information from thePew Research Center showed 7.7 millionchildren in the United States were livingin the same household as one of theirgrandparents in 2011. A University ofChicago analysis of a decade of data basedon interviews with 13,614 grandparents,ages 50 and older, found that 61 percent ofgrandparents provided at least 50 hours ofcare for their grandchildren during anygiven year between 1998 and 2008. And anApril 2012 study for the MetLife MatureMarket Institute and the nonprofitGenerations United, an intergenerationalpolicy group, found that 74 percent ofrespondents provided weekly child care orbabysitting service for grandkids.

Grandparents often cite helping theirown children financially as well as stayingin touch with grandchildren as motivatingfactors behind providing care. Accordingto Generations United, staying in touchwith grandkids can give seniors a feelingof self-worth and improve their overallhealth.

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• Empathy: By sharing stories of howthings were when they were younger,when opportunities may have been morescarce, grandparents can help teachgrandchildren empathy. Grandchildrenmay learn to be grateful for the things theyhave and the people around them, ratherthan taking what they have for granted.

• Family history: Grandparents can tellgrandchildren about family members,including youngsters' own parents, andshed light on the generations that camebefore them. Looking through photos orwatching old movies can provide theavenue by which to start conversationsabout family history and give childrenopportunities to ask questions.

• Interests: Children may be excitedabout learning new skills or hobbiestaught to them by their grandparents.Anything from gardening to woodworkingcan be shared.

• Respect: Children who grow uprespecting their grandparents may havean increased tendency to respect authori-ty figures outside their homes, which mayhelp kids grow up to be more courteousand kind.

Grandchildren also offer benefits totheir grandparents. Companionship, newexperiences and conversation can helpkeep grandparents' minds sharp and bod-ies active well into their golden years.

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When done right, estate planning canprevent family feuds and ensure that thedeceased's estate stays in the hands offamily rather than being relegated to thegovernment. Estate planning can be a

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Getting startedEstate planning should begin early in a

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Those who are not able to sort throughthese answers on their own should enlistthe help of an attorney or a financial advis-er, both of whom can take some of the emo-tion out of the discussion and put it inmore practical terms.

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Although men and women can writetheir own wills, many people prefer to seekthe assistance of an attorney, who canmake sure all necessary details are includ-ed in the will.

Medical directivesIn addition to a will, estate planning

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