Boomers & Beyond

BoomersWestchester County

November 2012

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New York Life will help you be ready for the future See page 9

Making Every DayA Good Day:Sarah Neuman Center IntroducesSocial Day Care Program For Westchester Elders See page 4

Brain Aging &Alzheimer’s Disease –

Preventing Loss of Self See page 10

Alzheimer’s can devastate a family. Understanding Elder Law and Medicaid planning can provide peace of mind. See page 14

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November, 2012 Boomers&Beyond - Westchester

The Wartburg welcomes

Maria Tapia-Belsito, CFRE

(Certified Fund Raising Execu-

tive) as its Director of Devel-

opment. In her new position,

she will be responsible for im-

plementing a range of fund

raising strategies to cultivate

donations from all of The Wart-

burg constituencies, including

family members, current resi-

dents, churches and church

members, community mem-

bers, foundations, and related

businesses and corporations.

Maria recently moved back

to New York, where she started

her fund raising career as De-

velopment Director for The

Allen Stevenson School. She

then moved to Kansas where she managed and coordinated the devel-

opment and marketing for leading non-profit organizations such as Mat-

tie Rhodes Center (Kansas City, MO), the Rose Brooks Center (Kansas

City, MO) and the American Lung Association of Kansas (Shawnee Mis-

sion, KS), just to name a few. Maria comes to The Wartburg from The

Futuro Media Group in New York City.

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join The Wartburg team and

help share its important work with the community. Having served as a

fund raiser for several non-profit organizations for over 30 years”, ex-

plains Maria, “it’s extremely satisfying to work with an organization,

like The Wartburg, that provides donors with philanthropic opportuni-

ties that not only benefit the receiving organization and the communities

it serves, but also spiritually reward the donors themselves.”

A native of Quito, Ecuador, Maria now resides in Bronxville with her

husband Donald, Professor of Clinical Dermatology at Columbia Uni-

versity Medical Center. They have three daughters who are profession-

als in New York, Washington DC and Boston. Maria has a BA in

Psychology from Vassar College, and is fluent in Spanish. She is very in-

volved in the community and serves as a board member of The Mount

Vernon Star Scholars Program, Co-Chair of Vassar’s Annual Fund, and

volunteer at El Centro Hispano in White Plains.

According to David Gentner, President & CEO of The Wartburg and

Wartburg Foundation, “Maria is a very special person who combines the

intellect and passion that we look for here at The Wartburg. Her expertise

in cultivating and fund raising, combined with her vast experience in the

not-for-profit sector, elevates our Development initiatives to a whole new

level. We are extremely fortunate to have Maria join our Wartburg team.”

About The Wartburg

The Wartburg Adult Care Community is a not-for-profit Lutheran min-

istry, serving people of all faiths with a full range of residential options

and health-related services for older area adults and their families. The

Wartburg offers skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and de-

mentia care, assisted and independent living, adult day services, home

care, pastoral care and monthly caregiver support groups. The Wart-

burg is a member organization of the National Center for Creative

Aging. For more information about The Wartburg Adult Care Commu-

nity or to support its mission, please call (914) 699-0800, email

[email protected] or visit www.thewartburg.org.

STUDIOS & 1-BEDROOMS AVAILABLE AT

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A full program of social and recreational services

Housekeeping Laundry services 24/7 concierge

Creative aging arts program Outdoor patio and garden

Call today for a tour at 914-513-5178 and be our guests for lunch.

Maria Tapia-Belsito, Directorof Development, The Wartburg

Wartburg hires Maria Tapia-Belsito,CFRE as new Director of Development

Boomers&Beyond - Westchester November, 2012 PAGE 3

When my mother was afflicted withAlzheimer’s, days and nights became aconstant, emotional ordeal for myfamily.

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With life expectancy rising, there is cause for many more milestone birthday

celebrations of 80, 90 and 100 year-olds. Enjoying extended years has its

reward. More and more elders attend a grandchild’s wedding, joyfully cradle

a great-grand child in their arms and attend a four-generation reunion.

But with advanced age, the possibility of needing extra day-to-day assistance

is very real, too. Jewish Home Lifecare’s Sarah Neuman Center in

Mamaroneck is helping elders and their families plan for these times and

recently enhanced its Social Day Care Program to accommodate local

Westchester residents.

What is Social Day Care?

At Sarah Neuman Center (SNC), elders can now spend the day in a caring, engaging and secure

environment. The Social Day Program offers aging parents and relative’s assistance with their

personal care, meals and a wide range of engaging activities and wellness programs. The SNC

Social Day Program is designed to give older adults who can no longer manage independently, or

are simply lonely and isolated, the opportunity to socialize with others. Having the opportunity to

engage in mental and social activities, while receiving other required care services, is critical for

maintaining and even improving their quality of life.

Anna Frolova, LCSW, Sarah Neuman Center Social Adult Day Director explains, “Day Care is really

about enhancing the quality of life for our elders. When they engage in our social programs, the

participants experience noticeable improvements in their memory, which is often misdiagnosed

as dementia. They actually feel less depressed and are happier overall. It’s an amazing transformation

to see such positive outcomes.” continued on next page

MAKING EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY:Sarah Neuman Center Introduces Social Day Care Program For Westchester Elders


Health Tips for Staying WellSarah Neuman Center presents:

Staying FitFor most seniors, jogging, weight lifting and kickboxing may not be healthy

options. Try these simple, fun tasks to boost your fitness, but please remember

to first check with your doctor before starting a new exercise regimen.

Be Active

* Step off the bus two blocks before your usual stop and walk the

rest of the way.

* Take a Tai Chi or Yoga class. It’s easy on the joints, improves your

balance and makes you stronger.

* Doing everyday chores, like vacuuming, mopping, dusting and

shopping, count too.

* Walk a dog; play with a cat.

Be Social

* Join a local dance class or simply invite a friend over to “cut the rug.”

* Laugh more. It reduces stress, lowers blood pressure and decreases your

risk of heart disease.

Be Mindful

* Always try to maintain good posture, whether you’re sitting on the couch

or on a chair, to keep your back strong and less susceptible to injury.

* Eat breakfast and remember to drink adequate fluids throughout the

day — even if you don’t feel thirsty.

Need more info ?Health Tips are for you from your neighbors at Sarah Neuman Center. Helping you stay well and safe is our first priority.

To learn more about us, call (914) 864-5621. www.jewishhome.org

845 Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck NY 10543

Comprehensive short-stay rehabilitation with individualized therapy

plans and care teams

Skilled Nursing care services on a beautiful residential campus

Adult Day Programs—medical and social models—for health and

wellness support and social interaction

Respite Care providing a break for those caring for an elder at home

Sarah Neuman Center offers:

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An important, but sometimes overlooked benefit of a

program like this is that helps the caregiver too. Gener-

ally, family members are the primary caregiving source.

The Sarah Neuman Social Day Program gives them a

break to attend to personal needs -- or simply just rest and

relax -- while knowing their family member is in good

hands.

An Active Day in a Supportive Environment

The Sarah Neuman Social Day Program environment

is designed for elder safety and the attentive staff mem-

bers watch out for their wellbeing. Elder-friendly exer-

cise programs, including yoga and tai-chi, help to develop

their strength and balance which translates to a feeling a

confidence as they move about. Fall prevention and safe

walking programs reinforce an elders well being as they

learn new techniques and procedures that can be applied

when they are in their own home.

The Social Day Program team monitors elders’ med-

ication compliance by gently reminding them when it’s

time to take their next dosage.

Incorporating stimulating art activities, singing and live

musical performances and dance programs, participants

enjoy a good time while participating at their own specific

level. Electronic gaming offers physical and therapeutic

benefits to the participants, while discussion groups and

day trips stimulate positive thinking and learning.

And, the SNC Social Day Center provides participants

with a daily continental breakfast, a balanced lunch and

afternoon snacks prepared according to the individuals

dietary needs.

How can a Social Day Program Help You?

Has your mom ever opened a can of soup for lunch and

left the room as it heated up on the stove, returning an

hour later to find the soup burnt to the smoking pot?

It’s not uncommon, and clearly presents safety issues to

her and surrounding neighbors. When an aging adult

seems unable to provide his or herself with structure for

daily activities, is very forgetful or has extended periods

of isolation and misses other, a Social Day Program is a

reasonable solution.

The Sarah Neuman Social Day Program is available at

$70.00 per day. Optional door-to-door transportation from

the elder’s home to the Day Program is available with

an additional fee. Other optional health care services

include vital signs monitoring, wound care, diabetes

management, counseling, physical and occupational

therapies, nutritional counseling and many other options.

For more information call 800-544-0304 or email

[email protected].

MAKING EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY continued from previous page

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PAGE 6 November, 2012 Boomers&Beyond - Westchester

You might be in your 60s, or 70s, maybe even you 80s – the so-calledgolden years.

Enjoy them, but remember there are many more years to come. Manymore milestones, memories and moments with your beloved family andfriends. Maybe even 105 more years – and counting.

Imagine that. Earlier this fall, Edrick Forde, a regular at Sound ShoreMedical Center’s Ludington Adult Day Services in New Rochelle celebrated his 105th birthday at the center. You go, Edrick. You are trulyan inspiration.

Forde’s story is one of the reasons why Healthcare News started Boomers & Beyond, a monthly insert geared toward our avid senior readers– and the facilities and businesses trying to reach them. Boomers & Beyondis an insightful resource for seniors, providing them with information important to them: From health trends, to retirement savings, travel anddining deals, and much more.

Most of all, we want to tell your stories in Westchester County – fromWhite Plains, to Larchmont, to Yorktown. That’s what we are here for. Our staff looks forward to growing with you and one last thing: Happy belated 105th birthday, Edrick!

Jim Stankiewicz, General Manager

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Many factors need to be considered when making taking this step,

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Sound Shore Medical Center (SSMC) Ludington Adult Day Program’s staff

and registrants enthusiastically embraced the return of a favorite youth

volunteer, Jonathan Jackson, whose placement through the New Rochelle

Youth Bureau’s 2008 Summer Program was with the dynamic Adult Day

program at Ludington.

Now four years later, this Occupational Therapy student at Mercy College,

has returned to Ludington. Jonathan scheduled all evening classes so he could

again volunteer with these special seniors. And, now he brings new found

skills to help the Adult Day Program registrants remain engaged in the world

around them. In fact, Jonathan has developed and will be running group

sessions entitled, “Around the World with Jonathan”. This enthusiastic young

man will expose participants to different cultures, art, music, cuisines, sports

and more.

At a recent Ludington visit, Jonathan found himself in conversation with

Ludington’s senior of seniors – the 105 year old Edrick Forde. During this

one-on-one, Mr. Forde stressed the importance of Jonathan staying focused so

he can achieve his goals. With the addition of Mr. Jackson’s dedication and

Mr. Forde’s insights, Ludington continues to offer a stimulating environment

for seniors in the Sound Shore region.

Sound Shore program allows senior's to stayat home and receive the care they need.

Sound Shore Medical Center (SSMC) Ludington

Adult Day Services staff and registrants helped

Edrick Forde celebrate his 105th birthday in Septem-

ber. Joined by his two daughters as well as New York

State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, the affable Mr.

Forde reveled in the attention.

As representative of the 35th New York State Dis-

trict, Senator Stewart-Cousins was on hand to present

Mr. Forde with a Proclamation declaring September 11

as Edrick Forde Day. He also received a Certificate of

Appreciation and wishes for continued health and hap-

piness from the City of New Rochelle’s Mayor, Noam

Bramson, who recognized the blessings, wisdom and

fortitude that Mr. Forde has achieved in his lifetime.

In his centenarian years, Mr. Forde remains involved.

He attends Ludington four days a week, is engaged in

weekly church activities, continues to the play the piano

and sews. In fact, he promised to make a skirt for the

Senator in time for his 106th birthday celebration, but

since he plans on spending it in his home country of

Barbados, she’ll have to join him there to receive her gift.

This promise for a Forde Original followed his state-

ment, “I don’t look my age because I don’t have any-

thing left to worry about.”

Mr. Forde’s daughters, one of whom lives near him in

Mount Vernon and the other who came from Barbados

for the celebration, provided the delicious cake and

some amusing stories about their dad. Everyone en-

joyed the event and the positive spirit that Mr. Forde’s

presence provides each and every day.

Ludington’s Adult Day Services Program is a med-

ical model that provides rest for caregivers and allows

seniors and individuals with chronic conditions, who

need some medical help – but not around the clock – to

remain in their home setting while receiving daytime

support.

Let’s get something straight: Edrick Forde isn’t 105 years old. No, no.

Edrick Forde is 105 years young.

Nutritional science offers some important options for the

treatment and prevention of all stages of memory loss.

If you think that you are suffering from memory loss first

visit your doctor. Then seek out a trained clinical nutrition-

ist to perform a detailed nutritional-health consultation and

appropriate nutritional lab work. Here are a few things you

might consider in the meantime:

Fatty acid levels analyzed in patients with

Alzheimer's disease and cognitive impairment

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid

found in salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines, and shellfish that

is essential for proper brain functioning. Lack of sufficient

DHA may be associated with impaired visual functioning,

depression, as well as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

(ADHD) in children.

According to Dr. Julie Conquer and colleagues in Lipids,

low levels of omega-3 fatty acids, including DHA, may be

a risk factor for cognitive impairment and/or dementia.

A recent study sought to determine the concentration of

DHA in a group of patients with Alzheimer's disease and

other dementias compared to a group of elderly control

subjects with normal cognitive functioning. For each par-

ticipant, blood was collected and tested for DHA concen-

tration. Results demonstrated that the concentration of DHA

was 48% less in patients with Alzheimer's disease and 21%

less in patients with other forms of dementia, compared to

the elderly control subjects with normal cognitive function.

Dr. Conquer and colleagues stated that "a decreased level

of plasma DHA was not limited to the [Alzheimer's disease]

patients but appears to be common in cognitive impairment

with aging." More studies are needed to investigate whether

DHA supplementation can reduce the occurrence or

symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

(Lipids 2000;35(12):1305-12.).

I have observed DHA deficiency in my clinical practice

over the last 22 years. It’s my judgment that it is safe and

worth adding as a nutritional supplement to a balanced diet.

See: www.blooddetective.com for Krill Oil and Vegetarian

Omega 3 Fatty Acid. continued on next page

If you are part of the baby boomer generation,

then you face a unique problem; namely, the very

real potential exists that you will loose your

memory slowly over the later part of your life.

Here are a few facts that you need to know:

- As you age your risk of memory loss, dementiaand Alzheimer’s disease rises

- Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of theaging process. The incidence of the diseasedoubles every five years beyond the age of 65.

- As the number of people over age 65 doublesbetween 2010 and 20560 to approximately 88.5million (or to about 20% of the population), thoseover the age of 85 will increase three-fold…andthe incidence of memory issues, dementia andAlzheimer’s disease increases too.

- A half million Americans younger than the ageof 65 suffer from some form of dementia (memoryloss) including Alzheimer’s disease.

Brain Aging & Alzheimer’s Disease

– Preventing Loss of SelfBy Dr. Michael Wald


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Acetyl-L-carnitine may prevent Alzheimer's disease

Carnitine is a vitamin-like substance that is responsible for the trans-

port of fatty acids into and out of the mitochondria. Evidence suggests

that carnitine may protect neurologic tissue due to its antioxidant and

energy producing activity, and its role in neurotransmitter function.

While there are many forms of carnitine, acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC)

appears to have better activity in the central nervous system, includ-

ing brain tissue.ALC administration in patients with primary degen-

erative dementia showed therapeutic efficacy in clinical, behavioral,

and neuropsychological evaluations. A series of controlled studies sug-

gests that ALC may slow the natural course of Alzheimer's disease." In

particular, persons with dementia given 1.5 to 3 grams ALC daily for 3 or 6

months have shown improvement in numerous clinical measures of cognitive function.

In addition, "safety and tolerability of ALC [are] remarkably good," further demon-

strating the potential use of ALC in a number of progressive neurodegenerative disor-

ders such as Alzheimer's disease. Go to: www.blooddetective.com for L-Carnitine.

B vitamins, homocysteine, and neurological function in the elderly

Folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 are critical to many body processes, including

the health of the nervous system, blood, and cells. In addition, these B-group vitamins

have been shown to protect against depression, dementia, Alzheimer's disease,

peripheral neuropathy, and seizures. According to the American Journal of Clinical

Nutrition, "the status of these vitamins is frequently inadequate in the elderly and recent

studies have shown associations between loss of cognitive function or Alzheimer's disease

and inadequate B vitamin status."

Research has shown that an inadequate B vitamin status may result

in neurocognitive dysfunction through elevated homocysteine con-

centrations in the blood, or hyperhomocysteinemia. Homocysteine

is an amino acid that is produced in the human body. Prevalent in

the elderly population, hyperhomocysteinemia is largely attrib-

uted to insufficient levels of folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12.

The association between cognitive dysfunction and hyperho-

mocysteinemia has been demonstrated in numerous studies. For

instance, Dr. Selhub and colleagues reported that "patients with

Alzheimer's disease had higher total plasma homocysteine concen-

trations than did age-matched healthy controls," while "elderly patients

with depression who had lower cognitive screening test scores had

significantly higher homocysteine concentrations than did patients with normal

cognitive screening tests." Because folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 are often

deficient among many elderly patients, the importance of these vitamins in the

prevention of hyperhomocysteinemia and neurocognitive dysfunction cannot be over-

looked. Be sure and use the active forms of folic acid (L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid),

B12 (methylcobalamine and pyridoxyl-5-phosphate.

Prevention is the key! Be proactive as most regular physicians have no nutritional

training and are not up on the latest scientific nutritional literature and advances.

Dr. Michael Wald is director of nutrition at Integrated Medicine of Mount Kisco.

He is the author of over 10 books and software. His latest book, The Blood Detective’s

Longevity Manual – your personal guide to better health, will be available in 2012.

His website is: www.intmedny.com and www.blooddetective. 914-242-8844 (Ext. 1)

Brain Aging & Alzheimer’s Disease continued from previous page

The Regenerative Medicine Laboratories, which are currently

fully operational, are an integral part of the Medical Research

Institute’s goal of reducing disability from neurological

diseases such as stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and

disease, and other neurological conditions such as multiple

sclerosis, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

After the poster sessions, members of the media and the

general public were invited to take part in tours of the new fa-

cility and to learn more about the medical research being con-

ducted at the institute. Burke Medical Research Institute is one

of the only free-standing research institutes on the same cam-

pus as its dedicated hospital, enabling patients to have access to

cutting-edge research discoveries and clinical trials during their

rehabilitation and recovery.

According to Rajiv R. Ratan, M.D., Ph.D., executive director of

the Burke Medical Research Institute and professor of neurology

and neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medical College, “The goal of the

Burke Medical Research Institute is to provide the necessary tools

necessary to reduce neurological disability, which happens to be the

number one cause of disability in the United States. The opening of the

Regenerative Medicine Laboratories will bring us one step closer to

achieving our main objective of reducing or eliminating disability

caused by disease and illness.”

Burke Medical Research Institute announces opening ofnew research laboratories to be used for brain repair

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PAGE 12 November, 2012 Boomers&Beyond - Westchester

For decades, the notion of

being able to repair the brain has

been limited to science fiction.

But the gap between current neu-

rological research and the seem-

ingly far-fetched ideas read about

in novels and seen on film is nar-

rowing. New developments at the

Burke Medical Research Insti-

tute—the research entity of the

Burke Rehabilitation Center and

Weill Cornell Medical College—

promise to bring new under-

standing to the problem of brain

and spinal cord injury rewiring to

solve brain damage from stroke,

spinal cord injury and traumatic

brain injury—the leading causes

of disability in the U.S.

Burke has invested more than

$7 million on the renovation of

its research laboratories, increas-

ing its regenerative medicine re-

search laboratories to more than

40,000 square feet. That, along

with the recruitment of world-

class scientists and clinician-sci-

entists, promises to bring “cure”

to the common language regard-

ing neurological disability.

To celebrate Burke’s commit-

ment to solving the problems of

brain repair, the Institution com-

memorated the opening of its Re-

generative Medicine Laboratories

with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on

Sept. 14. The ribbon cutting was

followed by a poster session where

Burke research scientists discussed

various aspects of their research

and how this research will help to

win the battle against disability

caused by neurological disease.


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Regenerative Medicine Laboratories Opening Ceremony

The important work of Burke’s

research scientists is known not

only in the medical and academic

fields but in the political arena as

well. "I am so proud that with this

expansion of Burke Medical Re-

habilitation Institute, Westchester

County will continue to lead the

way in cutting-edge research on

debilitating neurological diseases

and conditions," said Congress-

woman Nita Lowey (D-Westch-

ester/Rockland). "I am confident

that the research conducted at the

Regenerative Medicine Laborato-

ries will lead to crucial advance-

ments in reducing neurological

disability, and I look forward to

working with Burke scientists and

leadership for many years to come."

Burke currently has more than

20 full-time researchers at the in-

stitute, who all have the presti-

gious designation of Cornell

faculty member as well. These

scientists work collaboratively

with each other and scientists

worldwide in areas such as neu-

rological regeneration, vision

restoration, pain and motor re-

covery. The scientific efforts at

Burke are complemented by a

strong working relationship

with Cornell University and its

associated medical school.

"Westchester prides itself on

being New York's Intellectual

Capital," added County Execu-

tive Robert P. Astorino. "The

opening of its Regenerative Med-

icine Laboratories in White Plains

demonstrates Burke's commit-

ment to cutting edge research.

Westchester County is proud to

support Burke's growth and on-

going goal of finding treatments

to neurological and other diseases."

“The Regenerative Medicine

Laboratories at Burke Rehabili-

tation Center are a tremendous

investment for Westchester

County,” U.S. Senator Kirsten

Gillibrand said. “This is a great

opportunity for New York to stay

on the cutting edge of medical ad-

vancements in the fight against

neurological disability while cre-

ating and sustaining jobs in the

region.”

Founded in 1978 as the med-

ical research affiliate of the Burke

Rehabilitation Hospital, the

Burke Medical Research Institute

is one of the only free-standing

rehabilitation research facilities

with dedicated programs in basic

research (understanding how the

normal brain functions and how

it is affected by disease), transla-

tional research (understanding

how to bring basic research to the

patient bedside), and clinical research (testing of

new therapies in patients). These research en-

deavors are funded by private donations and

through highly competitive grants awarded by

the National Institutes of Health and private and

public foundations. For more information about

the Burke Medical Research Institute, please visit

www.burke.org/research.

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