144th Annual Dinner June 11, 2012 • Scranton Cultural Center

144th Annual Dinner
June 11, 2012 • Scranton Cultural Center
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COOPER’S
NOW OPEN AT BOTH
Cooper’s Cabana
now open at
Cooper’s
Pittston
Location
Spectacular
Views of
the River
along
with Great
Cocktails,
Beers &
Live Music!
OUTDOOR DECKS
LOCATIONS Scranton & Pittston
YOUR EXPERIENCES
ARE OUR HISTORY
Family owned & operated
for more than 60 years!
Cooper’s is rated one of
the Top 100 Restaurants in
The U.S. by “Restaurant
Hospitality Magazine”
Voted NEPA’s “Best Restaurant”
in “Where the Locals
Eat Magazine”
At The Ship
701 N. Washington Ave • Scranton, PA
(570) 346-6883
On The Waterfront
304 Kennedy Blvd • Pittston, PA
(570) 654-6883
Food, Music &
Great Beverages
701 N. Washington Avenue
Scranton • (570) 346-6883
On the Waterfront
304 Kennedy Blvd.
Pittston • (570) 654-6883
CROWN YOUR DAD OR GRAD!
CELEBRATE AT COOPER’S!
FATHER’S DAY IS JUNE 17TH
It’s the Place
to be Seen
NEPA’s Destination for
Legendary Dining
Rich in History & Taste
Alaskan King Crab Legs direct from the icy waters
of Alaska...served steamed with drawn butter
Scranton
Outdoor Deck &
Lighthouse Pub
NOW OPEN!
For More Information and
Photos, Visit our Website
More than 400 brands of beers and ales, with a
SCRANTON:
Serving Great Lunch Daily
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Since 1948
www.coopers-seafood.com
Approved
rotating selection of drafts from around the world!
AUTOMOTIVE
On the Road Again!
Smooth Rides for Summer Travel
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We are a local business that helps our
neighbors in the communities we do
business in.
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We are a company that strives DAILY
for a higher level of excellence.
DEALERSHIP
ummer vacation time
is here! Along the way,
there may be a few
unexpected bumps in the
road. AAA offers a few tips for
a smooth ride:
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Car Care
A few simple maintenance
checks can go a long way
toward ensuring your fun
won't be cut short by a disabled vehicle.
What Vehicle Should I
Use?
Consider your vehicle's
condition, number of
travelers, luggage capacity and, most importantly,
comfort and safety. If you
plan to use your personal
vehicle, be sure to have it
checked for roadworthiness.
Another option is renting
a vehicle. It can provide
the capacity you need
and eliminate wear and
tear on your own vehicle
or excess miles on a
leased vehicle.
Regardless of the vehicle you
use, never overload it or
obscure vision points. Make
safety a rule inside the car -everyone in seat belts or
child passenger safety seats
appropriate for the child's
size and weight.
Check your battery's fluid
level and look for dirty or corroded terminals.
While your tires are cold,
check the air pressure and
visually inspect the tread and
sidewalls for wear and
road debris. Check your
spare tire as well.
Even the best maintained
vehicle can experience a
breakdown, so prepare an
emergency kit including
first-aid supplies, flashlight,
jumper cables, water and
warning devices such as
reflective triangles.
With the engine off, check
the belts for proper tension
and cracks or glazing, especially along the underside.
Check hoses for leaks and
swollen areas.
The cooling system should
be clean, with an equal-parts
mixture of coolant and water.
We are a dedicated staff of over 120
team members that believe in the
basic pride in a job well done.
We are the proud recipient of Toyota’s President’s
Award for commitment to an extraordinary
customer buying and ownership experience,
three years in a row.
Come visit today and experience much more
than just a dealership.
The AAA Auto Guide™
“Making Sense of Car Care”
offers additional tips to
help you prepare your
vehicle for a trip. If you are
not comfortable performing inspections yourself, take
your vehicle to a qualified
repair facility. Also, remember
to keep your AAA membership card with you at all
times in case of a breakdown
or other roadside emergency
while traveling.
www.AAA.com or
1-866-222-6595
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AUTOMOTIVE
Spotlight on Wayne County Ford
ince 1996, Wayne
County Ford in
Honesdale, PA, has
been in the business of
making car buyers happy.
Buyers at Wayne County
Ford can look forward to a
pleasant car-buying experience.“From the moment
customers enter the dealership for service, parts or
vehicle purchasing, our
employees greet everyone
with a smile and a helping
hand,” said Lisa Pizzo, title
specialist. From every
aspect, the dealers at
Wayne County Ford strive
to make the purchase of a
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new or pre-owned vehicle
as stress free as possible.
Wayne County Ford has the
largest selection of new
and pre-owned vehicles in
the area. The dealership’s
certified pre-owned vehicles give customers a warranty of six years or 100,000
miles. They also have an
extensive Large Parts
Inventory, which can supply
customers with in-stock
parts immediately, or within
one business day.
The upcoming Memorial
Day Sales Event will feature
models such as the 2012
Investments ƒ Insurance ƒ Trust Services
Focus, Fusion, Edge, Escape,
Explorer and F-150.
Interested buyers can view
all available models and
schedule a test drive by visiting the dealer website.
Dealer’s Pick: Ford Focus
boasts 40+ MPG and features
Sync and cruise control. The
Ford Focus is available as a
two-door hatchback as well
as a sedan, and comes with
optional styles and trim
packages.
For more, visit
www.WayneCountyFord.com
or call 570-251-3673.
Relax...We Have You Covered
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AUTOMOTIVE
Friends Don’t Let Friends Text and Drive
sing your phone
behind the wheel
can be deadly, and
now it’s banned in
Pennsylvania. Using an
Interactive Wireless
Communication Device
(IWCD) to read or write a
text-based communication
while the vehicle is in motion
is now a primary offense.
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These devices aren’t strictly
phones; they include personal digital assistants, portable
or mobile computers or similar devices that can be used
for texting, instant messaging, emailing or browsing the
Internet. Using them can get
a driver pulled over and
slapped with a $50 fine.
In 2010, there were nearly
14,000 crashes in
Pennsylvania where distracted driving played a
role– 68 people died in
those crashes. "Your most
important job when behind
the wheel is to focus only on
driving. Most people would
never close their eyes for five
seconds while driving, but
that's how long you take
your eyes of the road, or even
longer, every time you send
or read a text message,"
PennDOT Secretary Barry J.
Schoch says. Senator Robert
“Tommy”
Tomlinson,
who proposed the
measure,
can’t stress
enough the
danger of
texting
while driving.
“It’s about saving lives, safety,
concentrating on driving and not being distracted.
These vehicles we drive, even
at low speeds, are deadly, and
we shouldn’t let something
as frivolous as a text message
endanger our lives and the
lives of those around us.”
YOU DON’T NEED A LAW FIRM WHEN EVERYTHING IS ROSY.
But when you’ve been hurt because of someone’s negligence, or when you’re
wrongly accused, or when an insurance company isn’t treating you fairly, you
need a law firm with the strength to stand up for you.
–Kieran O’Brien Kern
For 105 years – longer than any other firm in Northeast Pennsylvania – Powell
Law, a family-owned firm, has been serving the people of our region.
The year our firm was founded, 1906, was the year
the “SOS” distress signal was introduced. We think
that’s appropriate – because when you’re in distress, you need a legal partner who knows what to
do to protect your rights.
Law firms come and go. When one firm stands
the test of time better than any other, shouldn’t
that be the one you choose?
POWELL LAW.
STANDING WITH YOU.
STANDING THE TEST OF TIME.
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F I R M
STROUDSBURG
570-517-0403
AUTOMOTIVE
Fatherhood
• • • Keep on Truckin!• • •
IS THE FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE
Protect your Children • Teach your Children
The Restoration of a Ford Model T
The Children’s Advocacy Center/NEPA
Child Abuse
Intervention Center
is a non-profit organization whose mission
is to provide excellence in the assessment &
treatment of child abuse & neglect.CAC/NEPA
provides 24/7 medical assessments & child
forensic interviews for victims of abuse &
neglect & coordinates a multi-disciplinary
team response to child abuse & neglect in
Lackawanna & surrounding counties of
Northeastern Pennsylvania.The Center
provides child abuse prevention education.
We do things
the old
fashioned way...
...with a handshake.
We now service all
Lincoln and Mercury Vehicles
THERE’S NO EXCUSE FOR CHILD ABUSE.
1710 Mulberry St. Scranton • 570.969.7313
on Moore started
restoring classic
cars 35 years ago.
He has always been
interested in cars. He
worked in field maintenance with PPL, got his
degree in gas and diesel
tech and has been working
on his collection since his
first acquisition, a1930 twodoor Sedan. His roster of
five classics also includes a
1961 Nash Metropolitan
and his favorite 1919 green
Model T truck.
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The Model T, with the
exception of the restored
wood, is 100 percent
authentic. The truck was in
shambles when he first got
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it. He was looking around
for a Model T when one of
his friends gave up on
restoring his. "A lot was
missing," Moore said. "It was
a truck; it was used hard. I
had trouble hunting up the
parts and had to fabricate
some parts from other
designs to restore it
authentically. It has a little
local history though; it
came from a florist, so it
may even have delivered
flowers in its day."
It took 25 years to restore,
but Moore and his daughters brought the truck back
from the dead. He says the
most important thing
about restoring is patience.
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1-800-853-4641 • www.gibbonsford.com
"Take
your
time.
When
you disassemble a complete vehicle, you have an
array of material that can
be overwhelming. You have
to be patient and take your
time." Finally, the pay off for
all his patience was rewarded the spring he was able
to start it up! Moore
explains how a classic is
special, "not only does it
have to look good, but it
has to be safe and functional. They're nice when they're
just sitting, but they're even
nicer when they're driving."
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AUTOMOTIVE
THE MALL AT STEAMTOWN
Spotlight on Minooka Subaru
inooka Subaru
began nearly 60
years ago when
the late Jake Corbett and
a few of his childhood
friends opened a local
used car business.
Originally known as
Minooka Motor Sales, the
small company began
doing business as Minooka
Subaru in 1970 when a
Subaru franchise was
acquired. The company is
now one of the top ten
longest serving Subaru
dealers in the United States.
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Located in Moosic, Minooka
Subaru is still a familyowned and operated business. The entire sales staff is
made of family members.
Most employees have been
there for over 20 years. The
family feeling isn’t limited
to kin, as President Jim
Corbett explains,“When a
customer buys from us,
they become part of the
Minooka Subaru family,”
Corbett said.“When they
come back year after year,
they are treated as such.”
The company has consistently been rated at or near
the top for sales and service
performance and holds
great pride in its customer
satisfaction ratings.
According to Corbett,
their proudest achievement is the recognition
they received as a Stellar
Care Dealer, which is the
customer satisfaction program administered by
Subaru.
Minooka Subaru can
accommodate customers’
automotive needs from
new or used auto sales,
leasing and financing, parts,
service, tires and collision
repairs.“We feel we are
large enough to serve every
automotive need but small
enough to know and care
about each of our customers,” says Corbett. As a
family-owned and operated
business there is always an
owner on site.
Welcomes...
Subaru, along with Minooka
Subaru, has set sales
records for the last four
years. Given that these sales
took place during a very
difficult economic period,
Corbett says buyers were
forced to look for real value
in their purchases. He says,
“We are proud to say they
found that in our products.”
Visit
www.MinookaSubaru.com
or call 570-346-4641.
Dealer’s Pick: Subaru
Impreza has been completely redesigned for 2012.
At 36 MPG highway, it is the
most fuel efficient all wheel
drive car sold in America.
Prices start at around
$18,000, and it boasts performance and durability.
The Insurance Institute also
rates it as a 2012 Top Safety
Pick for Highway Safety.
The Mall at Steamtown ,
conveniently located off exit 185 of I-81,
is NEPA's only two level, state-of-the-art,
regional downtown center featuring
Boscov's,The Bon-Ton, plus over 80
specialty shops, Marquee Cinema 8,The
Station Café Food Court, Hurricane Grill
& Wings and Starbucks!
–Casey Phillips
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Sports Card & Collectible Show – June 8 -10
Villa Capri Car Show – June 15 at 6 p.m.
Red Cross Blood Drive – June 26
300 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton
(570) 343-3400
AUTOMOTIVE
Cruise On
On In
In
Cruise
Can’t-Miss Events for Auto Lovers
21st Annual Dream
Machines Auto Show
June 10
Bloomsburg Fairgrounds,
Bloomsburg
Rain or shine, more than
300 cars of all types will be
at the car show, which also
includes a Chinese auction,
food vendors, car parts vendors, trophy presentation,
and door prizes. Admission
is a donation. Registration
for show cars is $15 at the
gate and $10 to pre-register. 570-784-9665
www.TheDMMC.org
Car Lovers 7th Annual
Car Show
June 10
McDade Park, Scranton
Gates open at 8 a.m.
Awards will be presented at
3 p.m. Music provided by
Joe Kruz (The Big Kahuna
from GEM 104 FM). The
Walk 2 Miles in My Shoes
for R.S.D. event will take
place at 1 p.m. (registration
at noon). The walk is $10 or
$50 with a sponsor.
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Registration for show cars is
$10 at the gate and $8 to
pre-register. Proceeds benefit reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD.) 570-457-7665
or 570-876-4034
Clash at the Can
June 12
Penn Can Speedway,
Susquehanna
The highest paying modified stock car race in northeastern Pennsylvania. Last
season 66 racecars participated, the most cars for a
single-day event in PA. The
clash will feature the top
modified drivers on the East
Coast. 570-585-9928
www.PennCan.com
18th Annual Father’s
Day Car Show
June 17
Nay Aug Park, Scranton
More than 400 vehicles
including cars, trucks and
street rods will be at the
event. Admission is free;
donations are accepted. The
event features prizes, music,
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giveaways, trophies and a
50/50. All of the Villa Capri
Cruisers car shows and
cruises benefit local charities including Ronald
McDonald House, Children’s
Miracle Network, St.
Joseph’s Mother Infant
Program and the AutismRespite Program.
Registration for show cars is
$15 at the gate and $10 to
pre-register. 570-851-8633
www.VillaCapriCruisers.com
Mike Gallagher • [email protected]
201 Hangar Road, Avoca • 570-457-4149
Calli Memorial Car
Show
June 24
Fleetville Fire Co. Grounds,
Fleetville
Beginning at 9 a.m., the
show will feature antiques,
custom, muscle cars, street
rods, trucks and tuners
along with a craft fair, food
stand, yard sale, live entertainment, games, door
prizes and raffles. The event
benefits The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society and
Camp Dost, and it helps
provide Christmas stockings and Easter baskets to
hospitalized children and
helps local families with
children who have serious
and life-threatening illnesses. Admission is free; donations are accepted.
Registration for show cars is
$10 at the gate and $8 to
pre-register. 570-563-2029
–Melissa Sanko
June 2012
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Wrap it Up!
Father’s Day
Gift Ideas!
Personalize it!
A personalized
golf towel;
monogramming
available in multiple colors and
font styles.
Retail: $16
Available at:
Bella Faccias
Personalized
Chocolates &
Gifts, LLC, Scranton
Relax...
Stickley's
iconic
Morris
chair.
Retail:
Starting at $2259
Available at: Penn Furniture, Scranton
Top it off!
A Stetson hat is a stylish
way to keep the sun off.
Retail: $24.98
Available at: Everything
Natural, Clarks Summit
Catch Baseball Fever!
Get Hooked!
Reproduction of the
1920s Ken Wel mitt used
by Lou Gehrig.
Retail: $99.99
Available at: National
Baseball Hall of Fame and
Museum, Cooperstown, NY
Make memories with a gift certificate to the place where the fish are
always biting!
Available at: Big Brown Fish & Pay
Lakes, Effort
Father’s Day
is June 17
Watch Out!
Chrono-Time A-T Citizen ECODrive watch keeps time in 26
cities with radio-controlled
accuracy.
Retail: $650
Available at: Nye Jewelers,
Dickson City
Make the Link
24 oz. chocolate for the father who loves
golf! Retail: $30
Available at Chocolates by Leopold,
Montrose
Comfy Classic!
Telescope Casual sling
Adirondack chair for
relaxing.Retail: $399
Available at: Rave
Patio, Clarks Summit
Grow Stronger
Express Yourself
Package for good scalp hygiene, complete
hair nutrition and FDA-approved Minoxidil
for use with the laser treatment.
Retail: Package deal $899
Available at: Kathy Pope’s Hair Fashions,
Dunmore
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Let His Spirt Soar!
Scenic flight for two to the area of
your choice!
Retail: Starting at $175 an hour
Available at: Aviation Technologies,
Avoca
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Buck Tales, a collection of wooden
signs for the avid outdoorsman.
Retail: $5.99 each
Available at: J.R’s Hallmark,
Tunkhannock
MAKING AN IMPACT
ON THE WRESTLING MAT!
Affordable Elegance
n 1958, Peter S. Smith
was part of the first
wrestling team for
Abington Heights High
School. As a member of the
team, he was undefeated in
dual matches and went on
to become a district champion. He later placed second at regionals.
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After graduating from the
University of Florida, he
began his teaching career
at Hazleton High School
where he started a
wrestling program. He went
on to Wyoming Area High
School where he also
taught and started that
school’s wrestling program.
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347-8700
A plaque was presented to Peter S. Smith (right) by Tom Florey, a
former teammate on the first Abington Heights wrestling team,
acknowledging his dedication and contributions to the sport of
wrestling in the Abingtons.
He returned to Abington
Heights and was a teacher
and the varsity wrestling
coach for four
years. When he
assumed the
position of
principal at the
school, his
coaching
career ended
but, since
then, has
assisted
coaches at
Abington
Heights as a
volunteer.
He is still
active in
the
wrestling
community by
referring
area
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matches and tournaments
and has been a referee at
state wrestling tournaments in Hershey. Smith
was one of the founding
fathers of the Summit
Wrestling Club and to this
day, he is an active member
of the Friends of Wrestling.
Because of his dedication to
the sport, Smith was presented an award acknowledging his dedication and
contributions to the sport
of wrestling in the
Abingtons. Tom Florey, a
former teammate says of
Smith’s award,“Peter Smith,
a local educator and coach
devoted 50 years of service
to the Abington area and is
a deserving individual of
this recognition.”
-Melissa Sanko
June 2012
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t turns out there’s a
whole lot to celebrate
about active dads on
Father’s Day this June 17!
A father’s involvement has a
fantastic impact on child
development. According to
the US Department of
Health and Human Services,
fathers
who are
involved
during a
child’s
infancy and
early childhood help
that child
build emotional security, curiosity and math and
verbal skills.
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The National Center for
Education Statistics says
involved dads have a great
influence on their child’s
academic success. High
father involvement is associated with a greater likelihood that children in
grades 1 through 12 get
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Director of
The
Children’s
Advocacy
Center says fathers play an
important role in the protection of children.“The
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Beyond the infant experience, children who live with
their biological fathers are,
on average, at least two to
three times less likely
to be poor…
less likely to use drugs…
less likely to experience
educational, health, emotional and behavioral
problems…
mostly As. It is marginally
associated with a greater
likelihood of their children
enjoying school.
importance of a strong,
trusting father figure cannot be underestimated!
Dads who participate in
their children’s lives– who
listen, respond and teach–
represent the first line of
defense in the protection of their
children.”
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less likely to be victims of
child abuse…
and less likely to engage
in criminal behavior
than their peers
who live without
their married,
biological (or
adoptive) parents.
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HEALTH
Healthy Tips
for Men at Every Age
M
en
can
work
to stay
healthy at
any age.
Benedict Sales, MD,
Family Medicine,
Geisinger–Pittston,
shares his expert advice
for all ages.
20s
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The more risks you
take now, the more health
problems you’re likely to
encounter later. The opposite is also true, if you take
good care of yourself
through a healthy diet,
maintain a normal weight,
get enough exercise and
see your doctor regularly,
your health in the long run
will be much better. If
you’re not already, start eating more healthful foods,
and limit portion sizes. Your
metabolism is at its highest,
so you’ll have an easier time
getting to a healthy weight
and maintaining it throughout the rest of your life.
30s
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Now is the time to
find a primary care
doctor you are comfortable
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with and in whom you have
confidence. Make time for
annual check-ups–many
health problems can be
prevented or treated with
early diagnoses. Getting
routine blood-work
becomes very important in
your 30s, so you and your
doctor can keep an eye on
your cholesterol and glucose levels.
40s
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It can be a lot easier
to find excuses to not
exercise as you take on
more responsibilities, like
starting a family or advancing in your career. But you
have to stay active, or it will
catch up with you. Organize
pick-up games of basketball
or softball with your friends;
get involved in your kids’
activities, or take up activities that you can do solo or
with others, like hiking.
50s
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Get a colonoscopy.
Yes, it’s awkward and
a bit embarrassing, and the
prep is uncomfortable. But
it is such an effective
method of finding colon
cancer or pre-cancerous
polyps, that getting
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screened at age 50 and
every 10 years after is your
best chance at diagnosing
colon cancer early while it is
still treatable. Regular skin
screens by your doctor or
dermatologist are important. Wear sunscreen of at
least SPF 15 anytime you
are outdoors, even when it’s
cloudy. Skin cancer doesn’t
only affect women who
work on their tans; it’s the
most common type of cancer for men over 50. Talk to
your doctor about getting
the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) at the age of 50.
This blood test may indicate
prostate cancer, but men
should also talk to their
doctor about the benefits,
risks and limitations of
prostate cancer screening.
60s
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Exercising your
brain now will help
keep you sharp as you age.
And it doesn’t have to be
crossword puzzles or
Sudoku games. Try a new
hobby or learn a new language. Taking a class is a
great way to learn something new and meet new
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HEALTH
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lenge your thinking. Now is
the time to make sure all
your immunizations are up
to date. You’ll need the flu
shot annually, a shingles
vaccine once at age 60 and
the pneumococcal vaccine
one-time at age 65 for
healthy adults. You may
need to revaccinate again
in five years if you have comorbidities like diabetes or
kidney problems. The
Tetanus, Diphtheria,
Pertussis (Td, Tdap) vaccine
is a single injection that
offers protection against all
three diseases. You just
need a one-time Tdap vaccination followed by Td
booster every 10 years.
70s
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Be candid with
your doctor. At this
age, many men experience
problems with erectile dysfunction (ED). ED can be an
early sign of more serious
conditions such as hardening of the arteries. Also, be
aware of problems with uri-
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Healthy Tips for Every Age
Maintain a healthy diet, filled with a variety of fruits and veggies, carbs and proteins. See www.MyPlate.gov for a new
take on the old food pyramid.
Make time for exercise to stay physically fit and active.
Practice moderation when drinking any form of alcohol.
Stop smoking. There are so many resources available to help you
quit– medications, gum, support groups and more.
nation, which can be benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH),
an enlarged prostate. Both
ED and BPH can be treated
or managed, so there is no
need to hide it from your
doctor. As you get older,
don’t shrug off going to the
doctor or taking your medications. Staying compliant
with doctor’s orders and
medication instructions can
help you maintain a high
quality of life for years to
come.
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Get your heart rate
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up with a brisk walk at least
three days a week, or sneak
in 30 minutes of cardio
activity by gardening or
vacuuming. Remember to
consult with your doctor
before starting any new
exercise program. Did you
know that osteoporosis in
men is prevalent in
Northeast PA? Reduce your
risk of falling and fracturing
a fragile bone by having
your home environment
evaluated by a home health
professional. Simple things
like smoothing out area
rugs, using night lights in
dark hallways and corners
and tucking electric cords
away can make a big difference in whether you fall or
not.
June 2012