Mountain Views News          Saturday, June 11, 2016

Mountain Views-News Saturday, June 11, 2016 9THE GOOD LIFE THE GOOD LIFE 
THE NEW MIND DIET MAY HELP 


PREVENT ALZHEIMER’S 


Dear Savvy Senior,
I’ve heard that there’s a new diet that can helpprevent Alzheimer’s disease. What can you tell meabout this? My 80-year-old mother has Alzheimer’sand I want to do everything I can to protect myself.
Concerned Daughter 

Dear Concerned, 
It’s true! Research has found that a new diet plan –
called the MIND diet – can have a profound impact
on your brain health as you age, and can even lower
your odds of getting Alzheimer’s disease.


The MIND diet takes two proven diets – theheart-healthy Mediterranean diet and the blood-
pressure lowering DASH diet – and zeroes in onthe foods in each that specifically affect brainhealth. 

The MIND diet, which stands for 
“Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for 
Neurodegenerative Delay,” was developed byMartha Clare Morris, a nutritional epidemiologistat Rush University Medical Center, through astudy funded by the National Institute on Aging.

The study followed the diets of nearly 1,000elderly adults, who filled out food questionnairesand underwent repeated neurological testing foran average of 4.5 years.

It found participants whose diets most closelyfollowed the MIND recommendations had brains 
that functioned as if they were 7.5 years younger,
and it lowered their risk of developing Alzheimer’sdisease by as much as 53 percent. And even thosewho didn’t stick to the diet perfectly but followed itmoderately well reduced their risk of Alzheimer’sby 35 percent. 

The MIND Menu 

The MIND diet has 15 dietary components. Theemphasis is on eating from 10 brain-healthy foodgroups, and limiting foods from five unhealthygroups. Here’s a rundown of the healthy foods youshould work into your diet:

- Green leafy vegetables (like spinach and saladgreens): Eat at least one serving per day.
- Other vegetables: At least one other vegetable aday.
- Whole grains: Three or more servings a day. 
- Nuts: Five one-ounce servings a week.
- Beans: At least three servings a week.
- Berries: Two or more servings a week.
- Fish: Once a week. 
- Poultry (not fried): Two times a week.
- Olive oil: Use it as your primary cooking oil.
- Wine: One glass a day. 
And the five unhealthy food groups you shouldlimit include: 

- Red meat: Eat fewer than four servings a week.
- Butter and margarine: Less than a tablespoondaily.
- Cheese: Less than one serving a week.
- Pastries and sweets: Less than five servings aweek. 
- Fried or fast food: Less than one serving a week. 
Other Benefits 

One of the best things about the MIND diet isthat it’s easer to follow than most other diets and 
you don’t have to stick to it perfectly to gain thebenefits, which makes it more likely you’ll follow itfor a long time. And the longer you eat the MINDway, the lower the risk of getting Alzheimer’sdisease. 

Another advantage is that the MIND diet canhelp you lose some weight too, if you keep yourportions in check and are careful about how thefood is prepared.

It’s also important to understand that eventhough diet plays a big role, it’s only one aspect ofAlzheimer’s disease. So get regular exercise, if yousmoke, quit, and learn how manage your stress tolower your risk even more. 

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O.
Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.
org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Todayshow and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. 

KATIE Tse.....................This and That 
MIND CONTROL SLAVERY AND OTHER POLITICAL 

PLATFORM GEMS 

Well, the California primary is behind us.
Although I try to be an informed voter, thevolume of political literature can sometimes beoverwhelming. I’ve gotten better at skimming,
however, I must say that I’m glad I took some extratime to read through the candidate statements inthe official voter information guide, not becausethey changed the way I voted, but because some ofthem were hilarious! 

The official voter guide starts out with informationabout voter’s rights, and propositions that are onthe ballot. It’s all somewhat dry until you get tothe Senate candidate statements. These are meant 
to be fairly straightforward. Each candidate has 
the option to include a photo, statement, contactinformation, and website. Some candidates have 
professional pictures and polished (coherent,
grammatically correct) statements that includepolitical experience and other relevant credentials.
Those are the boring ones. But interspersed amongthem are little gems that, if you take the time to readthem, are often quite funny! 

First, there’s the pictures. I was surprised thatmany candidates didn’t submit a photo, butmore surprised by the photos that the candidatesactually did submit! Several of them appearedto be taken in front of a cinder block wall (likea booking photo), others looked like unsmilingmug shots from the smoking gun website.
Honestly, I know we’re not all photogenic, but ifyou want people to pick you as a political leader,
you should at least put your best face forward. 

Next, there’s the statements. Some are so brief 
that I wondered if they realized they were allotteda whole half page in which to express themselves.
Although a number of statements were very short,
they still managed to fit in grammatical errors orjust plain incoherence such as (e.g., “Challenge10 giant chaos in economy and economy-relatedsectors.” Another reads, “My education &
expertise merits this prolific occupation in orderto represent California as United Senator.”).
Either they are opposed to using their spellingand grammar check, or their campaign team issleeping on the job. Another interesting thingwas the amount of information given followingeach statement. The most professional lookingones had a P.O. box, telephone number, emailaddress, and website. Then there were some 
with just a P.O. box (one of the candidates witha picture like a mug shot did this). But some 
went so far as to list their home address and cell 
phone! And it was one from this last categorywho was, by far, my favorite –at least in terms ofentertainment. 

I’m not going to name names because the 
candidate in question sounds a bit unstable, 
and I don’t want to wind up murdered in the 
bushes somewhere. Her picture is actually 


very nice and looks professionally done. It gets 
weird, however, when you start reading her 
statement. Here’s a snippet from her sprawling 
narrative (she’s not one of the brief ones, not by 
a long shot!). It reads, “International bankers, 
multinational corporate leaders, militaries 
and police must all 100% obey, comply with 
the Constitution of the US/UN in the Spirit 
of Truth, Serving All in Peace. Transforming 
from the Industrial Technology Age to the new 
‘Energy Technology Era’ will saturate US job 
markets for the next 500 years.” 

So far it sounds like it could be the manifesto 
of a cult or the script from a B movie, but 
it gets better! “Through my national and 
international research and political activism, 
I identified ‘mind control slavery’ by satellite 
energy technology weapons and social 
engineering programs that have been in 
continual development for the past 50 years and 
facilitated their ‘declassification.’ As a result, I 
came under heavy sanctions that are ongoing.” 
Wow! I had no idea Senate statements read 
like science fiction novels! I must say, though, 
at least she’s more grammatical than some of 
them. 

What’s more shocking than the things people 
write is that they may become our leaders 
if we’re not careful! So if you want to vote 
conscientiously, stay informed. And if you 
want a good laugh, dig out the voter guide from 
the recycling bin and read those candidate 
statements you skipped over before. And watch 
out for the mind control slavery! 

SENIOR HAPPENINGS 



HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ….June Birthdays 

Joanne Thrane, Nellie Haynes, Dorothy McKay, George Enyedi, Theresa Daley, 

Donna Doss, Mary Carney, Carol Handley, Marilyn McKernan, Pat Fujiwara, John 

Shier, Beth Smith-Kellock, Ann Disbrow, Joan Ellison, Anne Montgomery, Trini 

Ornelas, Martha Spriggs, Pat Starkey, Kathleen Coyne, Suzanne Decker, Jacque 
Persing, Jeanne Peterson and Grace Sanders

* To add your name to this distinguished list, please call the paper at 626.355.2737. YEAR of birth 
not required but you must be over 60. 
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ACTIVITIES: Unless listed differently, all activities are at the 
Hart Park House (Senior Center) 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre

 YWCA San Gabriel Valley - Intervale Senior Cafe 

Seniors 60 years of age and up can participate in the YWCA Intervale daily lunch program held 
at the Hart Park House Senior Center. Meals are served Monday through Friday at 12:00 pm 
and participants are encouraged to arrive by 11:45 am. Meals are a suggested donation of $3.00 
for seniors 60 and over or $5.00 for non-senior guests. Daily reservations are necessary, space is 
limited. Please reserve your lunch by calling 626-355-0256. 

Hawaiian and Polynesian Dance Class: Every Tuesday morning from 10:00 - 11:00am. Join 
instructor Barbara Dempsey as she instructs you in the art of hula. 

Bingo: Every Tuesday beginning at 1:00pm. Cards are only $0.25 each! Everyone is welcome to 
join. May be cancelled if less than 5 people. 

Free Blood Pressure Testing: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 11am to 12pm. No appt. is 
necessary. 

Brain Games: Thursday, June 16, 10:30 - 11:30am. Improve your memory and strengthen your 
brain. Activities facilitated by senior volunteers. 

Free Legal Consultation: Wednesday, June 15th from 10:30am to Noon. Attorney Lem 
Makupson is available for legal consultation. He specializes in Family Law, Wills, Trusts, Estates, 
and Injury. Appointment are required by calling 626-355-7394. 

Sing-A-Long: Music brings joy to the soul. Come join us Thursday, June 9, 10:30 - 11:30am. No 
music skills needed! This month: “Silly Folk Songs”. 

Balance Class: Monday, June 20, 11:00 - 11:45am with Paul Hagen. A variety of balance exercises 
are practiced; all ability levels are encouraged and welcomed. 

Chair Yoga: Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 to 11:45 am. A suggested donation of $5 at one 
of the classes is requested, but is not required. 

Case Management: Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month. Case Management services are 
provided by the YWCA and provide assistance in a variety of areas. Appointments are required 
and can be scheduled by calling the HPH Office at 626-355-7394. 

Birthday Celebrations: Every second Thursday of the month at the Hart Park House. The free 
birthday cake is provided by the Sierra Madre Civic Club. 

Game Day: Every Thursday starting at 12:00pm. (Please note the time change.) A regular group of 
seniors play poker. Other games available for use. 

Free Strength Training Class: Every Friday from 12:45pm to 1:30pm with Lisa Brandley. The 
class utilizes light weights for low impact resistance training. All materials for the class are 
provided. 

Senior Club: Every Saturday at the Hart Park House Senior Center. Brown bag lunch at 11:30am. 
Club meeting at noon. Bingo 12:30-3:30pm. Annual Membership is only $10.00. 

Lunch and Learn - Thursday, June 23 - 12:30 - 1:00pm 

 Did you know 1 out of 5 people 65 or older is eligible for a SilverSneakers membership! This 
active adult wellness program is offered through many Medicare plans. Increase your energy 
and your overall well-being is possible with SilverSneakers. A representative from Healthways 
SilverSneakers will give a brief presentation about this wonderful benefit and find out if your 
health plan offers the SilverSneakers Fitness program. If you are interested in having lunch with 
the Senior Lunch Café before the presentation please call 626-355-0256 to make a reservation. 

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UPCOMING EXCURSIONS: 

SAN ANTONIO WINERY (Los Angeles) 

Date: Friday, June 17, 2016 

Time: 10:45AM - .3:00PM 
Meeting Location: Hart Park House 
Cost: $6.00 (Does not include lunch) 


Description: The San Antonio Winery is the last remaining winery in Downtown Los Angeles. 
Owned and operated by four generations of the Riboli Family since its founding, the original San 
Antonio Winery still sits on the same plot of land where the winery was first built in 1917. We 
will have a 40 minute tour and there will be wine tasting. Lunch is on your own at Maddalena 
Restaurant, located inside the San Antonio Winery. Last day to register is June 3. Level of walking: 
Medium. Please call the Hart Park House 626-355-7394. 

LAKE ARROWHEAD QUEEN 

Date: Wednesday, July 20
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Meeting Location: Hart Park House
Cost: $17.00 (Does not include lunch) 
Description: Ride in style in the enclosed Lake 
Arrowhead Queen paddlewheel boat. Experience the beauty and excitement of a narrated tour 
of Lake Arrowhead aboard the elegant Arrowhead Queen. The splendor and serenity of Lake 
Arrowhead’s lush forest, sparkling water and blue skies glide by, as you sit back and enjoy close-up 
of exquisite lakefront homes and learn about the fascinating history of the lake. Lunch is on your 
own around Lake Arrowhead Village. Participants should bring money for lunch and souvenirs. 
Level of walking: Medium. 
Please call the Hart Park House 626-355-7394. 


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SENIOR CINEMA • 1st & 3rd Wednesday Shown at the Hart Park House Senior Center 

MR. HOLMES (2015) 

An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes deals with early dementia as he tries to remember both his final 
case and a mysterious woman whose memory haunts him. He also befriends a fan, the young son 
of his housekeeper, who wants him to work again. Starring Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, Hiroyuki 
Sanada. Start time: 1:00pm (run time 1h 44m). 

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