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36 I MATURE FOCUS I November 7, 2018 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE Experience Avalon Waterways in 2019 FREE AIR* + Complimentary Gratuities on Select European Sailings *Air add-on from St. Louis $200 per person Book by December 18, 2018 636.391.1000 • www.TravelTyme.com • 16017 Manchester Rd. • Ellisville NEWS & NOTES, from page 35 factors that influenced portal use among those who did utilize them. In particular, patients who lived farther from their primary care providers were more likely to use the portals, as were those diagnosed with heart failure. Powell said patient portals have the potential to improve shared decisionmaking in care facilities such as nursing homes, but providers must first integrate portals more seamlessly into clinical care, and also help guide patients in how to use them. On the calendar Victorian Gardens hosts a Senior Health Fair on Thursday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m.-noon at the independent living community, located at 15 Hilltop Village Center Drive in Eureka. Get valuable information from experts on downsizing, Medicare and veterans’ benefits, independent living, home health/hospice care and more. Refreshments and door prizes will also be offered at this free event. To learn more, visit victorian-gardens.com or call (636) 587-3737. • • • St. Louis OASIS presents a free program, Kick the Achiness of Arthritis, @WESTNEWSMAG WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at The Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane in Eureka, in Meeting Room 1. Arthritis is one of the most common diagnoses, encompassing at least 200,000 new cases a year. This course is designed to help you learn the best ways to manage arthritis with exercise. A trained physical therapist will direct you through minimal load exercises and activities to maximize your function and minimize your pain, focusing on the lower body. Attendance is free. Register online at oasisnet.org. • • • Missouri Baptist Medical Center presents a monthly class for caregivers, Home Care Choices and How to Find Assistance at Home, on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the hospital, 3015 N. Ballas Road, in Auditorium 1. Learn more about private duty services, home health care services, and home medical equipment and supplies. Attendance is free. Register online at classes-events.bjc.org. • • • Missouri Baptist Medical Center hosts a free OASIS program, How to Become a Highly Motivated Diabetic, on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m.-noon at Missouri Baptist’s Clinical Learning Institute, 3015 N. Ballas Road, Room 420. Learn the seven healthy habits of a Are You Confused About Medicare? Prescription Drug Plans? Supplements? Medicare Part C? Part D? Advantage Plans? Medicare Part A? Part B? Original Medicare? If this picture describes your state of mind as you turn 65 and approach Medicare, take heart. With a little help you can make sense of it all. Would you rather deal with an agent who represents one company, or a Broker who can help you consider multiple plans and companies in unbiased fashion? If the Broker concept makes sense to you arrange to attend a local public meeting or set a private appointment to discuss your options. Bring your questions. And bring your friends! Wildwood YMCA 2641 Hwy 109 Wildwood, Mo 63040 Tues, Nov 20 - 2:00pm Chesterfield YMCA 16464 Burkhardt Place Chesterfield, Mo 63017 Thurs, Nov 15 - 2:00pm Thurs, Nov 29 - 2:00pm Call me to RSVP for a meeting, schedule a home visit or enroll today! Randy Schrupp 314-496-0140 randy_schrupp@msn.com Helping Seniors make good choices since 2007 TRUSTY MAID SERVICE, LLC ✓ A Neighborhood Company ✓ Trustworthy Employees ✓ Superior Value ✓ No Long-Term Contracts ✓ Bonded & Insured A Comfortable Choice for West County" 14340 South Outer Forty Rd. Town and Country, MO 63017 314-576-5400 www.trustymaidservice.com "
FACEBOOK.COM/WESTNEWSMAGAZINE WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM “motivated” diabetic, including extensive nutrition and exercise specifics, which promote a better quality of life through better disease control. Register online at classes-events.bjc.org. • • • An AARP Smart Driver Course is offered on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Dielmann Recreation Center, 11400 Olde Cabin Road in Creve Coeur. This program will help tune up your driving skills, update your knowledge of the rules of the road, learn about normal age-related physical changes and ways to adjust for these changes. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. To register, call (314) 442-2075. • • • The Better Business Bureau presents a free program, Identifying Scams Targeting Seniors, on Friday, November 16 from 10:00a.m.-12:30p.m. at the St. Louis County Library Daniel Boone Branch, 300 Clarkson Road in Ellisville. The session will explore how scams work, what scammers say and do, and what seniors need to remember to avoid becoming victims of scams. Registration must be received at least 48 hours prior to the program. To register, call (314) 994-3300 or visit aginginmissouri.org. • • • St. Luke’s Hospital offers a free quarterly program, From Failure to Success: Strengthening Your Heart’s Function, on Tuesday, Nov. 27 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Desloge Outpatient Center, 121 St. Luke’s Center Drive in Chesterfield, in Building A. The word “failure” can be a wake-up call for those who have been diagnosed with heart failure. It can also See NEWS & NOTES, page 41 November 7, 2018 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE I MATURE FOCUS I 37 Showers Rebuilt-Bathrooms Remodeled “Water Damaged Showers a Specialty” Tub to Stall Shower Conversions Grab Bars/High Toilets/Personal Showers Floors/Vanities/Barrier Free Showers ® Senior Discounts Available Tile & Bath Service, Inc. 36 Years Experience • At this Location 27 Years Visit Our Showroom • 14770 Clayton Road • 63011 636-394-0315 • www.tileandbathservice.com Thank You Veterans Write your own epilogue By RICHARD BROCKMANN Do you want to go out in style? If your answer is yes, then the idea of leaving an epilogue for your loved ones to read after you are gone may appeal to you. Generally speaking, an epilogue is something that provides some commentary or insight after an event has ended. It is usually brief, and contains some additional thoughts or reflections. So why not leave an epilogue as a parting gift to your family and close friends? They will be reminiscing about you anyway, so you may as well add your own two cents. It would be a great way to provide a nice finishing touch to your life. Writing an epilogue does not mean writing the story of your life. An epilogue would typically be only a couple of handwritten pages where you would share some thoughts that were especially important, meaningful or significant to you. It could even include your philosophy of how you lived your life, or show appreciation for some folks who made your life better. You can put anything in it that you want, but please don’t use it to settle any scores with people. That would best be handled in other ways. An epilogue is intended to be read by all of your loved ones, and is a nice way to say goodbye and provide them with some food for thought by which to remember you. It would be best to write it in your own handwriting to make it even more personal and meaningful. A good time to write it would be sometime in your retirement years when you feel at peace with your life. You may be surprised how easy it is to write once you get started. When it is finished, just write “Epilogue” on the envelope and seal it up, warts and misspellings and all. Then put it with your will and other important papers for storage until the time comes for others to open it and enjoy reading it. Oh, and remember that it is top secret. Don’t give anyone any indication of what it contains, or you will spoil all the fun. Enjoy! • • • Richard Brockmann is a West County resident who says the idea of writing an epilogue about one’s life for family and friends “just occurred to me.” Once the idea struck, it became one that Brockmann wanted to share exclusively with West Newsmagazine. During November, which marks National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, seniors are encouraged to take advantage of these services, which enable people to live the last part of their lives as fully as possible and control their end-of-life care decisions. It seems to us that Brockmann’s idea would be another great way to gain some control – in a completely positive way – over the legacy we all eventually leave behind. Gardens Victorian Courtyard Cafe Salon Tomorrow! Resort Style Living • Spacious Luxury Apartments • Nutritious Chef Prepared Meals Health and Wellness Programs • Staff Led Exercises and Water Aerobics Fun Filled Activities • Complimentary Transportation ASK HOW YOU CAN RECEIVE $3,000 ACCOUNT CREDIT! Join us for these FREE Seminars Stop in for refreshments Indoor Swimming Pool Movie Theatre Senior Health Fair November 8, 2018 • 9:00 am - Noon Gain knowledge on: Downsizing, Veterans Benefits, Independent Living, Home Health/Hospice, Medicare Benefits and many other vendors. Veteran’s Benefits November 15, 2018 • 11:00 am Experts from Levesque Elder Law, LLC will discuss how to avoid the devastating costs of long term care by pre-planning for Veterans’ Benefits. RSVP by November 12th • 636-587-3737 Chef prepared meal to be served after seminar www.victorian-gardens.com Be thankful for your life, spend time in nature, breathe deeply, let go of your worries, forgive yourself and others, and build your life around what you love. 15 Hilltop Village Center Dr. • Eureka MO 63025 • 636-587-3737
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