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Conan Christopher O’Brien (born April 18, 1963) is an American television host, comedian, writer, producer and performer. He is best known for hosting several late-night talk shows, the most recent of which, Conan, premiered on American cable television station TBS in 2010.

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John Charles Julian Lennon (born April 8, 1963) is a British musician. He is the only child of John Lennon and Cynthia Powell (Lennon’s first wife). Beatles manager Brian Epstein was his godfather. He has a younger half-brother, Sean Lennon. Lennon

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Caring for a loved one with Alzheim-er’s or dementia is a labor of love. We want to provide the best environment we can to ensure that they are safe and comfortable. Unfortunately, his or her condition can make communication difficult and everyone can end up frus-trated or even angry.

The most effective way to keep our loved ones at ease is to understand what they really want and to commu-nicate what we need them to do. To do that we need to rethink the way we talk to them.

The best way to improve communica-tion is to listen to what your loved one is saying. When you repeatedly hear requests or demands to go to a location or see a person from their past, it is not uncommon to feel annoyed and even over-react. It can be frustrating when what they want is not possible to pro-

vide. It can even feel like they are un-grateful for all we are doing for them. In reality, they may not be looking for those people, places, or things from their past at all.

When those requests are sent our way, think about what they may really want. Key in on the words they repeat or the things they seem to stress the most. Can the request be tied to the way they felt about the place or person they remem-ber? Are they asking to go to a place where they had happy memories? They may be trying to tell you that they want to feel more safe and secure. Or they just want reassurance that you are tak-ing care of them. If you take the time to focus on what they are telling you, you can better handle their requests.

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To work around this, you need to ad-just the way you talk. Get to the point in as few words as possible. Don’t spend time trying to explain or ratio-nalize your point. Choose your words carefully and utilize non-verbal com-munication. A smile or an arm around their shoulder cannot only help get your words across, but provide a reas-surance that you care about them and have their best interest in mind.

While you are adjusting the way you talk, make sure you keep things posi-tive. Remind your loved ones that there is a lot to be optimistic about. Every de-mentia patient has strengths and prefer-ences that can keep them grounded in the now. By emphasizing the positives in their world, you are allowing them to stay connected to you.

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When you alter the way you listen and speak to someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you are making life easier not just for your loved one, but also for you. Suddenly, you can understand each other better and some of the ten-sion and frustration that comes from your circumstances is lifted. You can start looking at your situation in a posi-tive light and altering the way you and your loved one approach each day.

By improving the way we communicate with our loved ones, we don’t make them healthier, but we remove some of the obstacles that make care giving dif-ficult. We provide the best care we can, but no matter how much we love them, we still struggle to understand and cope with the situation. As long as we listen and effectively communicate, we make things easier for everyone involved.

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May is Older Americans Month. It is a time to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions and achieve-ments. This year’s Older Americans Month theme – “Unleash the Power of Age!” – emphasizes the important role of older adults.

The Aging & Disability Resource Cen-ter of the Lakeshore (ADRC) provides services, support and resources to older adults year-round.

The ADRC will be offering several op-portunities in May for older adults to be able to stay positive, active and look-ing forward.

The elder benefit specialists of the ADRC have planned four workshops for individuals who are turning 65 or will be new to Medicare in the near fu-ture. The workshop called “Medicare A to D” will help participants under-stand Medicare Part A, Part B, sup-plemental insurance, advantage plans (Part C), prescription drug plans (Part D) and SeniorCare.

The first presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Kiel Community Center.

On Wednesday, May 15, the presenta-tion will be repeated from 6 to 8 p.m. at the ADRC office in Manitowoc, at 4319 Expo Drive.

On Thursday, June 6, the program will be held at the Two Rivers Senior Cen-ter from 1 to 3 p.m.; and on Tuesday, June 18, at the Kewaunee Human Ser-vice office, 810 Lincoln St., from 3 to 5 p.m.

Registration is requested for these pro-grams as seating is limited. The program is free and registration can be made by calling the ADRC at 1-877-416-7083.

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The ADRC and the long-term care pro-viders in the community are coming together to host the third annual senior fair on Tuesday, May 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Manitowoc County Ice Cen-ter. Last year the fair drew 59 vendors and it is expected to be as big again this year.

Bellin Health will be returning with its inflatable heart, which allows fairgoers to walk through and learn how the heart works and how the different heart dis-eases affect how the heart functions.

The city of Manitowoc will be bringing an ambulance inside the ice center to let people see the inside and learn about the care that can be given on the way to a hospital.

All of the vendors are community pro-viders that have services or supports that can help a person lead life to the fullest. There is no cost to attend. Blood pres-sure screening, balance screening, and mini-mental screening are just a few of the free screenings that will be offered by the vendors.

Maritime Metro will be rerouting the city bus to come to the ice center every hour. The ADRC has also rented a golf cart to take people who have mobility limitations from the parking lot to the ice center door.

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Q. Almost all of the middle-age women in my family have unsightly varicose veins. Can you tell me more about this condition and is it hereditary?

A. Varicose veins are enlarged veins that appear under the surface of the skin and usually form in the legs. Varicose veins and spider veins, a mild form of vari-cose veins, are common conditions af-fecting both men and women.

Walking upright has given our leg veins a difficult task to perform. Although they lack the strong muscular lining of arteries, veins must constantly return a large volume of blood to the heart. The movements of the legs act as a pump to push the blood upward, while flimsy valves stop gravity from pulling it back down.

Varicose veins are caused by weakened valves and veins in the legs. Normally, one-way valves in the veins keep blood flowing from the legs up toward the heart. When these valves do not work as they should, blood collects in the legs, and pressure builds up. Over time, the veins become weak, large and twisted.

Varicose veins look dark blue, swollen and twisted under the skin. Some people with varicose veins do not experience any symptoms, while others report:

• Heaviness, burning, aching, tiredness or pain in the legs

• Swelling in the feet and ankles

• Itching over the vein

Symptoms may become worse after standing or sitting for long periods of time. Varicose veins affect women about two or three times as often as men. Vari-cose veins often run in families. Aging also increases a person’s risk.

Occupations involving prolonged stand-ing also increase the incidence of vari-cose veins. Pregnancy and obesity do so as well, because increased pressure in the abdomen makes it more difficult for the blood to flow upward.

Previously, the traditional surgical treat-ment for varicose veins involved strip-ping and ligation (binding and tying), a surgical solution many patients found painful and requiring up to six weeks of recovery.

Depending on the type and stage of vein disease, today there are many newer treatment options available. Minimally invasive treatments are now performed in-office, with excellent, long-term re-sults.

Patients can quickly return to normal activities. The post-operative pain is minimal, no scarring occurs and a swift recovery can be expected with nearly immediate results.

Home treatments may ease symptoms and keep varicose veins from getting worse. This includes:

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I’m pleased to report that treatment of varicose veins has greatly improved in recent years. Advancements in medical technology now enable us to provide a number of alternatives far superior to older treatments.

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p.m. and will be done by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, with staff explaining the Af-fordable Care Act and what it means to seniors.

The second presentation, “Unleash the Power of Ed-ucation,” will start at 2 p.m. and will be presented by the educational institutions in the county – UW-Man-itowoc, Lakeshore Technical College and Silver Lake College. All will be sharing information on education classes that are affordable to the senior population.

The last presentation, “Power Bowl Approach,” will be at 2:45 p.m. by chef Ben Cress, who will include a cooking demonstration creating a one-bowl powerful meal.

At 3:30 p.m., door prize drawings will be held, and one must be present to win.

Anyone wishing to remain after the fair may stay to play bingo, which will start at 4 p.m.

Clean Sweep

Manitowoc County’s Hazardous Waste Clean Sweep is taking place May 17 and 18 at the County Highway Shop, 3500 state Highway 310, Manitowoc. Many common items like automotive products, household cleaners, pesticides and home improvement products are hazardous when used, stored or disposed of im-properly.

Farms and businesses may bring items between 2 and 5 p.m. on Friday, May 17. Residents may bring items on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. House-holds and farms may participate for free, while busi-nesses receive discounted rates. Farms and businesses must pre-register by May 10 to participate and can do so by calling (920) 683-4333.

Stepping On

Stepping On, a seven-week program, is set to start on Wednesday, June 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. Stepping On is for those who have had a recent fall or are at risk of falling. A physical therapist is available the first week to teach balance and strength exercises and returns for the second week of class to be sure everyone is doing the exercises correctly.

During the course of the seven weeks, a low vision specialist will be available to share how vision affects balance, a pharmacist shares how medications affect balance and which meds are most likely to do so. Education on good footwear will also be provided, along with how to stay safe out in the community.

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BY JONI SHAVLIK 50 Plus correspondent

At the age of 50, Amy Zander is living her dream. She is the owner of Artworks Etc, a welcoming, home-based work-shop where she creates her works of art, holds classes and art parties, keeps up with her web orders, and produces live webinars. Her studio is a well-organized crafter’s dream with plenty of supplies and five kilns, including a Raku outdoor kiln.

Zander “has been creating things since she could hold a pencil” according to her mother, LaVerne Deprey.

“When I was young, I did everything! Water color, handmade Christmas or-naments from flour and water and salt, Shrinky Dinks,” Zander said. “Dad would help me make gifts for relatives every Christmas; I’ve been doing that all my life.”

Zander’s late father, Mike Deprey, worked in Two Rivers for the Herald Times Reporter in the advertising de-partment. They used huge books of clip art, and if they happened to be throwing some out, her father would bring them

home for Amy to do art projects with.

Rod Kjelstrup, her art teacher from Washington Junior High in Two Rivers, was instrumental in her choice of pro-fession and love of art.

“I’m sure he won’t remember me! He would just set me up in the classroom and let me do my thing in his Indepen-dent Art Class,” Zander said. “His wa-tercolors are absolutely beautiful!”

Kjelstrup gave Zander what she needed to succeed, a bit of guidance and plenty of freedom to let her creativity come through.

While serving in the Army, Zander had opportunity to travel to Germany where she was stationed for a year. She was able to visit the Louvre in France, has seen the Mona Lisa, and visited the Ei-ffel Tower.

“It was all so inspiring!” she said.

She would spend her free time on base in the Art Center. When she and her husband, Dave, were stationed back at Fort Campbell, Ky., there was an Art

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“I’d meet people from all around the world there, and they all had different ideas. Classes were taught by civilians though, because there were no jobs in the military that had anything to do with art. I learned a lot there though, and you’d be surprised how many guys hung out in there, too!”

Family ties brought them back to Two Rivers, where Zander could be closer to her mother. When she told her husband that she wanted his workshop for her art studio, he decided it was time he built her a studio.

The cement was poured by Memorial Day 2007 and she and her husband fin-ished by Halloween of that same year.

“Dave is my number one! He’s always been supportive of me. He may roll his eyes, but then he helps me get right after what I’m doing next,” Zander said.

She always knew she would never be a “9-to-5er,” so this was the perfect job, to be able to work at home and raise their two boys, Dustin and Tim, while

Artist Amy Zander of two rivers poses for pictures inside her studio in two rivers. Zander mainly works with ceramics and loves creating monsters in any of her five kilns. Matthew Apgar/50 Plus

her husband was driving semi trucks all over the country. Her boys have an eye for art, and enjoy the occasional project, and her husband has a talent for the pot-ter’s wheel.

“But we both can’t be starving artists, and someone has to have a regular job,” she said.

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Zander holds art parties in her studio for groups of six or more. Adult classes and parties, kid’s parties, scouting groups, classes of home-schooled children are all regular happenings in her studio. Depending on what they are making, parties run $10 to $30 per person. She plays music and, depending on the age of the participants, perhaps some wine

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is served. She is even starting a “Mobile Party” where she brings the art project to your home or location.

“I love to see my student’s personalities flare. I teach them the technique and they add the personality to make their works their own” Zander said of her students.

There’s gratification in learning the skill and completing a project. “They throw their emotion into the piece and forget about the rest of the world and all of the clutter, and then it’s back to reality.”

“I’m into monsters lately” states Zander of her latest muse. Her lidded monster was one of her first projects. Her hand-built hearts are extremely popular now for Mother’s Day, as well as around Val-entine’s Day.

“They are hollow so I have to blow air into them to inflate them,” she said.

Her last webinar was held on April 3, when she taught how to “Quilt with Clay.” She had people from all over the country viewing her webinar, and they posted questions. “I just can’t believe how

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people in London, England want to learn from me,” she said. The webinars are out of a Burlington, Ontario, Canada com-pany found at CeramicArts.com

Summer Classes

Zander is offering summer classes at the Rahr West Museum. She will be teach-ing about Resin Jewelry, Zen Doodling, Hand building with Clay, Fused Glass, and Clay Camp for Kids.

She also sells at the farmers mar-ket on Broadway in Green Bay from June through October from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.

“I am not a morning person” states Zan-der, “and the timing of this farmer’s mar-ket works perfect for me. It gets me out of the shop, I can see other artist’s work, plus I can get feedback on my own work. If someone picks up a piece, and tells her friend that it’s too expensive, I will know why it’s not selling. Sometimes I bring things that I am sure will sell like crazy, and they don’t move at all!”

‘Empty Bowls’

The Two Rivers Optimist Club holds an annual “Empty Bowls” fundraiser to help fill the empty bowls of those in need.

People come to paint the bowls prior to the benefit and Zander fires them in her kilns. Then, this year on Oct. 6 the “Empty Bowls” benefit is held. Each person pays $10 and picks out a bowl, it is filled with soup, they get bread, des-sert, and they get to keep the bowl.

In the past 50 years Zander has learned to do what she loves, and how to share it with others. She has served her country, and now is serving her community in a way that makes everyone smile.

What Will The Next 50 Years Hold?

“I’d like to try some new things, push clay as far as I can. Clay and glass com-binations are a possibil-ity, throwing other things into the kilns so see how they react. I’d like to try welding, but my husband won’t let me! That weld-ing mask is so dark, and I think he’s afraid I will burn my fingers, or the garage!”

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