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THINK FUN VS MONEY PAGE 16A SPECIAL SENIOR SECTIONSweet &Juicy PeachesFree Stone Peaches Now Available!5 MILES NORTH OF KEIZER10325 RIVER RD NEMON – FRI 9 to 7, SAT – SUN 9 to 5PRODUCEJones FarmPAGE 2, 60+ACTIVE, SUMMER 2017It Takes A Lifetime To Get This Young!Center 50+ is a growing, dynamic organization poised to meet the evolving needs of the 50+ population of today and tomorrow.www.CityofSalem.net2615 Portland Rd NE • 503-588-6303Monday through Thursday: 7:30 am to 9:00 pmFri: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sat: 8:00 am to 3:00 pmClassesFitness CenterLecturesSpecial EventsConferencesBilliardsCardsArtMusicDanceCraftsTravelLapidaryWoodshopComputer LabSupport GroupsBook ClubsCommunity Action TeamsCaféBoutiqueRespiteLunchSUMMER 2017, 60+ACTIVE, PAGE 3Published byWHEATLANDPUBLISHING CORPORATION142 Chemawa Road N,Keizer, OR 97303Phone: 503.390.1051Fax: 503.390.8023Email: kt@keizertimes.comwww.keizertimes.com6060+activeEDITOR & PUBLISHERLyndon Zaitzlzaitz@keizertimes.comADVERTISINGACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVEPaula Moseleyadvertising@keizertimes.comGRAPHIC DESIGNER& PRODUCTION MANAGERAndrew Jacksongraphics@keizertimes.comCONTRIBUTORSEric A. Howald, Dee Moore,Derek Wiley, Leland Zzitzcould be used to help sustain hydration and prevent the dangerous symptoms that result from dehydration.Another study published in the American Journal of Hypertension identifi ed signifi cant risks to cardiovascular health and longevity from consuming any less than 1, or more than 3 teaspoons of salt per day. Fortunately, most Americans, including seniors, when left to their own choice consume right in the middle of this range.Seniors in assisted living centers can be especially susceptible to the dangers of low salt diets. In 2013 a task force of 12 professional medical, nursing, and nu-tritional organizations assembled by the Pioneer Network published the "New Dining Practice Standards." Their report Proper nutrition is key tosenior healthconcluded that low salt diets were con-tr ib uting to malnu-trition and weight loss among a significant percentage of seniors in assisted living fa-cilities.Low salt diets can also cause seniors to suffer from mild hyponatremia, an elec-trolyte imbalance in the blood which may not sound bad but can lead directly to walking impairment, attention defi cits and a much higher frequency of falls. Sev-eral recent medical papers found a direct relationship between hyponatremia and unsteadiness, falls, bone fractures and at-tention defi cits.Falls are one of the most serious problems for the elderly and about a third of people over 65 fall at least once every year. Fall-related injuries in the elderly are associated with numerous psychological and physical consequences and are a leading cause of bone breakage and hip fractures, which can lead to complications and permanent disability or death. Some seniors do need a low salt diets but many do not, and it should not be assumed that they all do or benefi t from when in fact the opposite may be the case.(Brandpoint)americans are now living longer than ever before. In fact, one of the fastest growing segments is people over the age of 85 who will represent 20 percent of the population by the year 2040. Because we are living longer, certain conditions specifi c to seniors are also on a steady rise. Dehydration, falls, fractures, cognition loss and attention defi cits are now becoming more commonplace.In a recent paper titled "Salt Appetite Across Generations" presented at a medical conference in Switzerland, Israeli researchers from the University of Haifa indicated that among seniors, a reduced sense of thirst could increase the increased risk of serious dehydration. They also noted that the appetite for salt does not diminish with age, and suggested that this BrandpointLet us show you how.TheSpringsLiving.comTHE SPRINGS at SUNNYVIEWINDEPENDENT LIVING1950 45th Ave NE, Salem •503-589-1200THE WOODS at WILLOWCREEKASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE4398 Glencoe St NE, Salem •503-581- 4239Imagine a summer with no yard workPAGE 4, 60+ACTIVE, SUMMER 2017writing obituaries is easily one of the most frustrating things about being a reporter. There is some sadness writing about the death of anyone, but it's worse when you realize that someone who lived an amazing life was so close and no one told you about them. Writing those obituaries always feels like the worst of missed opportunities. But, you don't need a newspaper to preserve stories for your families and loved ones. Whether you want to try your hand at writing or simply preserve family stories, one of the hardest parts is figuring out how to get started. One useful tool is listing. Make a list of stories you'd like to tell. Don't limit yourself to stories about your experiences—at least not yet. What stories do you tell your children about their grandparents? Who was the craziest member of the family? What did they do to earn that reputation? What was the worst family vacation you ever took with your parents? With luck, listing the stories you think are important about other people is going to trigger ideas for the stories that involved you more directly. Write all the ideas down. You can toss the bad ones out later (don't do it) if need be. In the meantime, keep HOW TO:Start preserving memories in writing and other formsthe list handy. Writing or simply telling stories tends to be a thing that ebbs and flows. When it ebbs, you can go back to the list and see if there is another story you'd rather write about before returning to the harder ones. Another advantage to writing stories about other people in the family first is that it is going to help you hone your writing voice. You're going to learn about comedic timing, how to use dialogue and how to build tension among a plethora of other useful tools that you will deploy when writing about your own experiences. For some, the simple act of making the list is going to be enough, but what if listing isn't working? That's okay. Try this: tell us the story of your hands. Write about the other hands and babies they've held, the soil they've turned in literal and metaphorical gardens, the jobs they've worked, the tears they've wiped away. Are there any scars on them? Every scar has a story behind it. If neither of those options are working for you, here's another idea: take out a blank sheet of paper and a pencil and draw a map of the neighborhood where you grew up. It doesn't need to be elaborate, simple squares for house and curlicued lines for bushes and trees is fine. Maybe you knew every neighbor, maybe not. Which house was the “creepy” one? Where were the nearest woods and what adventures happened there? Where was the best hiding spot and how did you find it? Which neighbor was the grouchiest and what did you learn from them? Neighborhoods are hotbeds of stories. If none of those ideas are working, pull out family photo albums and start writing about the people and places you find there. If writing sounds like too much of a chore, think about recording your stories. Easy-SUMMER 2017, 60+ACTIVE, PAGE 5to-use digital recorders are as cheap as $40 and operate mostly like old tape recorders with simple three-button controls. Digital recordings offer some opportunities that sitting down at the computer to hammer out 500 words doesn’t. The biggest one is that relatives get to hear your voice on top of hearing your stories once you are gone. Another benefit is you can rope in other friends and family. During family gatherings, when the reminiscing starts, just pull out the recorder and keep on talking. You can even arrange to interview family members or have them interview you. If interviewing or answering questions sounds scary or foreign, I highly encourage you to visit the StoryCorps website (storycorps.org/participate/great-questions/), it has some great starting points for getting good answers out of people. One last tip, send whatever you write or record to the person or persons you want to have it when you are gone. Make copies in multiple spaces in your own data storage devices and ask family members to do the same. Like writing an obituary, it’s a terrible feeling to know that the great story was out there and somehow it slipped through our fingers. Eric A. Howald is the managing editor of the Keizertimes and holds an MFA in creative writing from Antioch University Los Angeles. It's no secret: Americans are desperate for sleep. In fact, the U.S. sleep aid market is expected to grow to $44 billion by 2020, according to data from Persistence Market Research. However, achieving better sleep may be as easy as changing what you eat.A survey commissioned by the Cherry Marketing Institute and conducted online by Harris Poll in January 2017 among more than 2,000 adults suggests that Americans may be open to alternate sleep solutions. An overwhelming 83 percent of Americans would prefer to improve their sleep through diet rather than using over-the-counter sleep aids. One promising solution that doesn't require a trip down the pharmaceutical aisle: Montmorency tart cherry juice, which has been scientifically studied for its ability to help improve sleep quality and duration. Montmorency tart cherries are one of the few food sources of melatonin, a sleep-regulating hormone. "Melatonin plays a big role in the sleep equation," said Dr. Michael Breus, a nationally renowned sleep expert. "Without it, our bodies aren't triggered to regulate the sleep cycle and therefore, we can't get the rest we need. One simple, delicious and natural way to incorporate melatonin into your sleep routine is with Montmorency tart cherry juice. Research has shown adding two glasses of Montmorency tart cherry juice to your daily routine can improve your sleep quality and duration."A growing body of research suggests Montmorency tart cherry juice may help with sleep-related concerns, such as:• Improving sleep efficiency• Reducing the severity of insomnia and sleep disturbances• Increasing sleep timeTart cherries are available year-round in dried, frozen and juice forms at retailers across the country and online. For additional information, including more recipes like this soothing bedtime tea, visit choosecherries.com. Tart Cherry Turmeric Bedtime TeaRecipe courtesy of Kristina LaRue of LoveandZest.comPrep time: 2 minutesCook time: 7 minutesYield: 2 cups 1 cup Montmorency tart cherry juice1 cup water1/2 tsp ground turmeric1/8 tsp freshly grated ginger2 bags chamomile tea1/4 cup frozen Montmorency tart cherriesIn small pot or tea kettle, bring tart cherry juice and water to boil. Stir in turmeric and ginger, and pour over tea bags and frozen Montmorency tart cherries. Steep 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and drink warm, at room temperature or chilled. (Family Features)Natural sleep solutions to dream about Cherry Marketing Institutemost of us save and plan for decades to enjoy the period of our life when we no longer need to go into the offi ce and work an eight-hour day for a paycheck.But even with those decades of hard work, it can be tough to save up enough cash to cover all your costs in retirement. Many soon-to-be-retirees face a shortage between what they saved for retirement and what they actually need to live on.For homeowners, that may be a problem that’s relatively easy to solve. Tapping into the equity in your home can help you stretch your nest egg quite a bit further.USE A HOME EQUITY LOANOR LINE OF CREDITYou can tap the equity in your home with a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit (known as a HELOC). A home equity loan works like most other loans: you agree to borrow a set amount of money, receive a lump sum, and pay that back with interest and in installments each month.A HELOC works a little differently, because it’s not a loan with pre-determined monthly payments. Instead, it’s a revolving line of credit, similar to a credit card. You usually have between fi ve and 25 years to borrow against a certain amount of equity and repay (with interest) whatever you take out.The time during which you can use the HELOC is called the draw period. The line of credit revolves during this period, so you can borrow and repay the balance multiple times. The total amount is due back in full with interest at the end of the draw period. Any time you have an amount outstanding, you will make monthly payments.You can use a HELOC or home equity loan during retirement, but remember that you will need to pay the money back. You should have a plan in place for how to repay the funds - and the interest - before you agree to take a loan or a line of credit on your home.PAGE 6, 60+ACTIVE, SUMMER 2017VISION SOURCEWe can change the way you look at life!Offi ce: 4350 Cherry Avenue NEPhone: 503 -393 - 6060Website: www.keizervision.comWe can change Cynthia Strawn, OD and Mallory MacRae, ODThe Perfect Setting for Your Wedding & ReceptionFour Acres of Landscaped Gardens • Ample Parking • Private Dressing Rooms5655 WINDSOR ISLAND ROAD N - KEIZER•(503)393-0732•WWW.LOGHOUSEGARDEN.COMHow to use your home equity in retirementUSE A HOMEOWNERSHIP INVESTMENTA home ownership investment is a powerful way to unlock some of the equity in your home without taking out a loan.The Unison HomeOwner program can unlock up to $500,000 of your home equity and the money can be used for anything you want - including paying monthly expenses, paying off debt or making home improvements. Because it’s a home ownership investment, not a loan, there are no monthly payments and no interest charges. Learn more at www.unison.com/homeowner.Unison invests in the home alongside you. In return for the company’s investment in your home, they receive a portion of the future change in the value of your home. Unison shares both the upside and downside risk with you. When you choose to sell your home, up to 30 years later, if the home value rises, both you and Unison share in the appreciation. If the home value falls, both you and Unison share the loss.CONSIDER AREVERSE MORTGAGEA reverse mortgage can allow homeowners 62 years or older to turn equity in their homes into cash in a way that provides them with the income they need through retirement. You can get your cash in a lump sum or in monthly payments, or in a line of credit.But it’s important to remember that a reverse mortgage is still a loan that comes with origination fees and interest charges. It requires that you have no other debt on your property, so if you have an existing mortgage loan, you will have to repay that in full from the reverse mortgage proceeds. You will also need to pay the reverse mortgage loan back when you move out of the home, sell it or pass away.A reverse mortgage can give you income in retirement and whenever the home is sold, the money is used to pay off the loan. However, reverse mortgages can cause a lot of trouble if you’re not careful, and the high fees that you incur when you sell the home can leave you in a worse fi nancial position than if you skipped the reverse mortgage altogether.(Brandpoint)SUMMER 2017, 60+ACTIVE, PAGE 7PAGE 8, 60+ACTIVE, SUMMER 2017Emerald PointeSenior Living1165 McGee Ct NEKeizer503-390-7700144One- and two bedroomStudiosMeals, all utilities (except phone), scheduled transporation, housekeeping, maintenance service, 24-hour on-site staff, beauty/barber shop, activities, events,outings, entertainmentStarts at $1,640 per monthIndependent livingemeraldpointekeizer.comAvamere Courtat Keizer5210 River Rd. NKeizer503-393-362496 1- and 2- bedroom unitsDining room, meals, housekeeping, activities, transportation, pets allowed, continuing careStarting at$1,847 per monthIndependent living, Assisted livingavamerecourtatkeizer.comBonaventureat Keizer Station5525 Mcleod Lane NEKeizer971-915-4394bonaventurekeizer.com154 Studios, and 1- and 2-bedroom Suites Activities, salon, billiards, bowling, café, fitness center, game room, garden/hobby center, hospitality suite with bar, shuffle-board and poker tables, library, staff 24/7Cost variesIndependent living, Assisted living,Memory careCapital ManorTower &Townhomes1955 Dallas Hwy, NWSalem503-967-3086capitalmanor.com278 Studios, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas and townhomesContinuing care, meal plans, actvities, transportation, housekeeping, WiFi, pets allowed, pool & hot tub, weight room, art studio, maintenance, woodworking shopStarting at$1,892per monthContinuing Care, Resident Care, Respite CareFountains atHidden Lakes400 Madrona Ave. SESalem503-967-2614holidaytouch.com177 1- and 2-bedroom units, studios, cottagesMeals, actvities, transportation, housekeeping, pets allowedStarting at$1,600per monthIndependent livingGibson CreekAssisted Living1615 Brush College Rd NWSalem503-361-8599bonaventuresenior.com/gibsoncreek2 bed/2 bath, 2 bed/1 bath,1 bed/1 bathMeals, actvities, transportation, housekeeping, barber/beauty shop, library, theater, maintenance, 24hr staff, pets allowed.Starting at$2,550per monthAssisted living,Memory careCedar VillageAssisted Living4452 Lancaster Dr. NESalem503-390-9600cedarvillageseniorliving.com49Studios and1- bedroom unitsKitchenette, nurse on staff, pets allowed, meals, transportation, housekeeping, maintenance, beauty salon, activitiesStarting at$3,095 per monthAssisted living,Memory careFarmington Square960 Boone Rd. SESalem503-363-2273farmingtonsquare-salem.com44Studios and1- bedroom unitsRespite care, nurse on staff, meals, pets allowed, memory care on site, housekeeping, maintenance, transportationStarting at$2,975 per monthAssisted living,Memory careBrookdaleRiver RoadAssisted Living592 Bever Dr. NEKeizer503-463-4060brookdale.com49Studios and1- bedroom unitsKitchenettes, nurse on staff, pets allowed, gardening, theatre, library, game room, barber/beauty shopStarting at$3,095 per monthAssisted livingBrookstone Alzheimer’s Special Care Center5881 Woodside Dr SE Salem503-316-068757private and shared unitsMemory carejeaseniorliving.comStarting at$4,750per monthBeauty parlor, van trips for activities, courtyard, nurses on staff 16 hours a day, Health Services Directorand RN on staffQuick Reference Housing GuideTypePriceAmenitiesFacilityAddressUnitsJason LeeManor1551 Center St. NESalem503-585-6511umrcsalem.org75Studios and 1-bedroom unitsHUD, section 8 rental, meals, actvities, housekeeping, health care, pets allowed, landscapeSlidingScaleIndependent livingTypePriceAmenitiesFacilityAddressUnitsRidge atMadrona Hills600 Ratcliff Dr SESalem503-967-4985holidaytouch.com432- bedroom units, studios, cottagesMeals, housekeeping, activities, transportation, pets allowedStarting at$1,999 per monthIndependent livingWillamette LutheranRetirement7693 Wheatland Rd. NKeizer503-393-149195 studios, 1-bedrooms, & 2- bedroom cottagesMeals, housekeeping, activities, transportation, continuum of care, Non-profit, Christian community. Pets allowed.Starts at$1,676 per monthIndependent livingwillamettelutheran.comSapphire atApplewood309 Lancaster Dr. NESalem503-588-1022applewoodretirement.com69Studios and 1-bedroom unitsMeals, housekeeping, activities, transportation, pets allowedStarting at$1,230per monthIndependent livingThe Springsat SunnyviewThe Woodsat Willowcreek1950 45th Ave. NESalem503-837-2717thespringsliving.com4398 Glencoe St. NESalem503-581-4239thespringsliving.com71Studios, cottages,1- and 2- bedroom units76Assisted Living & Memory Care ApartmentsMeals, housekeeping, activities, transportation, pets allowed, salon, staff on site 24/724/7 Staff, housekeeping, transportation, activities, barber & beauty salon, activities, full time RNStarting at$2,260per monthStarting at$3,250per monthIndependent livingAssisted living,Memory CareWindsong Memory Care2030 Wallace Rd NWSalem503-912-4551windsongmemorycare.com56Private and Semi-Private SuitesStarting at$5,733per monthMemory CareThe Arbor at Avamere450 Claggett Ct NKeizer503-856-7440arboratavamere.com23Studios and 1-bedroom unitsStarting at$4,635per monthMemory CareThe Villageat Keizer Ridge1165 McGee Ct NEKeizer503-390-1300villageatkeizerridge.com104Studios and1- bedroom unitsRespite care, nurse on staff, kitchenettes, pets allowed, Bistro, pub, fitness center, theatre, meals, 24/hr staff, transportation, housekeepingStarting at$2,995 per monthAssisted living,Memory CareMeadow CreekVillage3988 12th St. SESalem503-375-9732meadowcreekseniorliving.com44Studios and1- bedroom unitsRespite care, nurse on staff,kitchenettes, pets allowedStarting at$2,795 per monthAssisted livingLancasterVillage4138 Market St. NESalem503-364-3383lancastervillageretirementsalem.com951- and 2-bedroom units, Studios, Cottages, Apartments Continuing care, meals, actvities, pets allowed, housekeeping, transportationSlidingScaleIndependent living,Assisted livingPrestige Senior Living• Orchard Heights• Southern Hillsprestigecare.comStudios and 1- and 2-bedroom unitsContinuing care, meals, actvities, pets allowedStarting at:Orchard Hts: $2,880S. Hills: $2,675Assisted living,Memory CareSalon services, resident spa, on-site doctors office, transportation, housekeeping & laundry, 24-hour care, activities, outings, and entertainmentFive levels of care, Montessori inspired lifestyle, meals & activities, housekeeping, laundry, medical and medication assistanceQuick Reference Housing GuideSUMMER 2017, 60+ACTIVE, PAGE 9Next >