Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 22, 2022 avy eniiooravvy S iorn or avvyavy vvy io iori by Jim Miller Should You Take Daily Aspirin for Your Heart? Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been taking daily aspirin for almost 20 years now because I have a family history of heart disease. But I recently read that using aspirin is not recommended anymore. What can you tell me about this change in philosophy? Confused Aspirin User Dear Confused, There’s no doubt that taking low-dose daily aspirin is benefi cial to most people who’ve had a heart attack or stroke. But if you don’t have heart disease, should you take it as a preventative measure? The answer for most people is probably not, according to new guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), a widely respected independent panel that develops recommendations on preventive health care. Here’s what you should know. New Guidelines For years, aspirin has been a go-to pill Americans use to help ward off cardiovascular disease because of its blood thinning capability. But like most medicines, it can cause serious side eff ects. Aspirin irritates the stomach lining and can cause bleeding in the stomach, intestines and brain which can be life-threatening. And the risk of bleeding increases with age. About one-third of Americans age 40 and older, and more than 45 percent of people over age 70 – who don’t have cardiovascular disease – already take a daily aspirin to help prevent cardiovascular disease because it’s been recommended for decades by many diff erent health experts. But in the past few years, new research has emerged showing that for many people without diagnosed heart disease, the risk of bleeding may outweigh the benefi ts of taking a daily aspirin. This research, along with the advent of other eff ective therapies in preventing heart attacks and strokes that don’t cause bleeding – better blood pressure drugs and statins for lowering cholesterol – has narrowed the role aspirin plays. Here’s a breakdown of the updated USPSTF guidelines of who should, and shouldn’t, take a daily aspirin, and for those who should, how to take it safely. Who Should Take It? There are two categories of people who can still benefi t from using aspirin. People with established cardiovascular disease, especially those who have already had a heart attack or stroke. There’s strong evidence that taking a daily low-dose aspirin signifi cantly reduces the risk of a second cardiovascular event. And adults ages 40 to 59 with a 10 percent or higher risk for a cardiovascular disease over the next decade. They may see a small benefi t to daily aspirin, but it should be an individual decision and discussed with your doctor. Who Should Skip It? People who are 60 and older – without established cardiovascular disease – who do not currently take a daily aspirin to prevent heart disease should not start now. This is particularly true for people with a history of bleeding, say from ulcers or aneurysms, or those taking medications such as blood thinners, steroids or anti-infl ammatories such as ibuprofen or naproxen. If they already take a daily aspirin now, they should ask a doctor about how to proceed, because there may be a serious risk to suddenly stopping. How to Use it Safely The best approach is to talk to your doctor about the potential risks and benefi ts of aspirin specifi cally for you. Because the risk of bleeding raises with dosage, if aspirin is recommended, take the lowest possible amount, which for most people is an 81 mg baby aspirin. And if you experience any stomach pain, talk to your doctor. You should also know that in 2016 the USPSTF suggested that daily aspirin use could also help lower the risk of colorectal cancer along with cardiovascular disease. But the group now says there’s not enough evidence to support that claim. 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 Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. Of Malden, passed away on Friday, July 15 th 2022. Artemio was born in Bautista, Pangasinan, Philippines on August 22nd 1923, the son of Bonifacio and Francisca Purugganan. He was raised and educated in the Philippines. Artemio loved music and poetry, watching movies and wrestling, and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Gabriela (Santiago) Purugganan, his daughter Corason Tuason, and his parents. He is survived by his children Dolores Tolerba and her husband Hermie of Texas, Pricilla Cruz OBITUARIES Artemio Purugganan and her husband Jose Jr., Artemio II and his wife Annaliza, Josefi na Mapile and her husband Alex, and Edgar Purugganan and wife Lizabeth. Artemio is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren as well as many other family members and friends who will miss him dearly. Funeral services for Artemio were held on Thursday, July 21st at St. Joseph’s Parish 770 Salem St, Malden. F. Martha (Tallent) Ghika Of Malden, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10th, in Malden. Marty was born - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI22P3523EA Estate of: DONNA M. GILDERSLEEVE Also known as: DONNA GILDERSLEEVE Date of Death: 06/16/2022 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Nancy Fennelly of Malden, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Nancy Fennelly of Malden, MA be appointed as Personal Representative of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 08/02/2022. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: July 05, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE July 22, 2022 in Malden in 1929, the daughter of John and Ella Tallent. She was raised and educated in Malden. It wasn’t long after graduating from Malden High School that she married her high school sweetheart, and the two settled down in Malden to raise their family. In addition to being a homemaker and incredible mother, Marty also worked as the bookkeeper for the family business, Royco Mailing Services for several decades. She and Roy shared over 70 devoted years together until his passing in 2020. In years past, she taught Sunday School at the First Congregational Church of Malden. Marty was a very social, caring, selfless and giving person, and she enjoyed crocheting and cooking, and taking care of her family. She loved to decorate and celebrate the holidays. Nothing made her happier than giving and being around her family, especially all her grandkids. Marty was hopelessly silly, even up until the end and had a gift of loving everyone she met. She had a true nature of giving and expected nothing in return. She had a heart of gold that will surely serve her well on the other side. She is survived by her daughter Nancy E. Freda and husband Todd of FL, her sons, Gary D. Ghika and wife Donna of Saugus, Thomas M. Ghika and wife Lisa of Reading, and favorite son Robert M. Ghika and wife Susan of Malden, her son in law David Surette of Lynnfi eld, her grandchildren Matt & Zack Ghika, Matt, Katie & Tyler Surette, Mike, Sam & Joe Ghika, Michele Lemist, Zoe & Jake Duggan, Thomas, Ashley and Drew Ghika, as well as 12 great grandchildren. Martha was preceded in Death by her daughter, Kathy A. Surette, and her siblings, Ray Tallent, June Lofredda, and Robert Tallent. May they all rest in peace together in joy and comfort. Funeral services were held in the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden on Friday, July 15th, Interment followed in Forest Dale Cemetery. Jeannette (Kolak) Cosman Jeannett e (Kolak) Cosman, longtime resident of Malden, passed away on July 11, 2022 at the age of 88. She was born on March 27, 1934 in Malden, MA and was the daughter of the late Amelia OBITUARIES| SEE PAGE 20
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