THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 Page 13 SUFFOLK | FROM Page 5 1. February 4 is National Wear Red Day – to raise awareness about what disease? 2. The February fl ower is primrose; what does the name primrose mean? 3. When making cowboy (campfi re) coff ee, what inedible ingredient is sometimes added? 4. On Feb. 5, 1825, in Troy, N.Y., Hannah Montague created the fi rst of what type of collar for her husband’s shirts? 5. Do pandas have fur at birth? 6. Legend has it that the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were part of what group of seven? 7. On Feb. 6, 1988, who made a slam dunk from the free throw line to win his second-straight slam dunk contest? 8. The world’s biggest snow maze, Snowlandia in Zakopane, is in what country: Finland, Poland or Switzerland? 9. On Feb. 7, 1867, what popular Wisconsin-born children’s book series author was born? 10. On what continent is the deepest ice sheet on land (having a base below sea level), the Bentley Subglacial Trench in Marie Byrd Land? 11. In Dickens’ “David Answers Copperfield,” who said, “We are so very ’umble”? 12. In what country would you fi nd a pogonip, which is a dense winter fog having frozen particles in deep mountain valleys? 13. Does chocolate grow on vines or trees? 14. On Feb. 8, 1828, what French author of adventure novels, including “Around the World in Eighty Days,” was born? 15. In the Brothers Grimms’ telling of “Cinderella,” what are the slippers made of: diamond, glass or gold? 16. What spice is said to taste like a combination of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg? 17. February 9 is National Pizza Day; the World Pizza Championship, which includes Freestyle Acrobatic Dough Tossing, takes place in what country? 18. What is the smallest dog breed? 19. Who said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that”? 20. February 10 is World Pulses Day; what are pulses? Home Modification Tips for ‘Aging-in-Place’ Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I would like to make some aff ordable changes to our home so we can remain living there for as long as possible. Can you recommend some good resources that can help us determine what all we need to consider? Getting Old Dear Getting, Many older adults, like you and your wife, want to stay living in their own home for as long as possible. But being able to do so will depend on how easy it is to maneuver your living space as you get older. Here are some helpful resources you can turn to, to get an idea of the diff erent types of features and improvements that will make your house safer and more convenient as you grow older. Home Evaluation A good fi rst step in making your home more age-friendly is to do an assessment. Go through your house, room-byroom, looking for problem areas like potential tripping or slipping hazards, as well as areas that are hard to access and diffi cult to maintain. To help with this, there are several organizations that have aging-in-place checklists that point out potential problems in each area of the home, along with modifi cation and solutions. For example, Rebuild Together has a two-page “Safe at Home Checklist” that’s created in partnership with the Administration on Aging and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Go to AOTA.org and search for “Rebuilding Together Safe at Home Checklist.” You also need to get a copy of AARP’s “HomeFit Guide.” This excellent 36-page guide has more than 100 aging-in-place tips and suggestions that can be made to an existing house or apartment or incorporated into designs for a new residence. It explains how a smartly designed or modifi ed home can meet the varied and changing needs of its older residents. It also features easy-to-do, lowcost and no-cost fi xes that lessen the risk of trip hazards and increase the safety of high-use areas like the bathroom, kitchen and stairway. In addition, they also off er videos and a HomeFit AR app (available for iPhone and iPad) that can scan a room and suggest improvements to help turn your house into a “lifelong home,” free from safety and mobility risks. Visit AARP.org/HomeFit to order or download a free copy of this guide, or to watch their videos. In-Home Assessments If you want some personalized help, you can get a professional in-home assessment with an occupational therapist. An occupational therapist, or OT, can evaluate the challenges and shortcomings of your home for aging in place, recommend design and modifi cation solutions, and introduce you to products and services to help you make improvements. To find an OT in your area, check with your physician, health insurance provider or local hospital, or seek recommendations from family and friends. Many health insurance providers, including Medicare, will pay for a home assessment by an OT if prescribed by your doctor. However, they will not cover the physical upgrades to the home. Another option is to contact a builder who’s a Certifi ed Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). CAPS are home remodelers and design-build professionals that are knowledgeable about aging in place home modifi cations and can suggest ways to modify or remodel your home that will fi t your needs and budget. CAPS are generally paid by the hour or receive a fl at fee per visit or project. To find a CAPS in your area visit the National Association of Home Builders website at NAHB. org/capsdirectory where you can search by state and city. 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. sachusetts Judicial Nominating Commission for 20 years. • George Hardiman is an attorney with more than 25 years of experience; he was a prosecutor for SCDAO and also litigated securities fraud cases for the Secretary of State’s offi ce. He has been in private practice for almost 18 years. • Lisa Howard is the Superintendent of Winthrop Public Schools and a past board member of the Massachusetts Administrators for Special Education; she is a lifelong resident of Winthrop. • Nancy Hurley is an attorney focused on criminal defense and a member of the board of Suff olk Lawyers for Justice. • Byron Knight is a former Suffolk Assistant District Attorney (ADA) who joined the Patrick Administration as special counsel to assist in providing discovery with all parties aff ected by the Hinton Lab drug scandal and later served a Deputy Legal Counsel for Governor Deval Patrick; he is a lawyer with a focus on criminal defense. • Sandra McCroom is president and CEO of Children’s Services of Roxbury, which provides comprehensive childcare services to poor families, and previously served in the Executive Offi ce of Public Safety and Security. • Kristen Palma is a former victim witness advocate at SCDAO who became public affairs director of the Massachusetts Offi ce for Victim Assistance. • Kourou Pich is executive director of HarborCOV, which provides services and opportunities that promote long-term stability for people aff ected by violence and abuse; she began work there in 1998 as the Cambodian advocate. Pich has served as a consultant for the Women of Color Network since 2011. • Paul Popeo is co-chair of Choate’s litigation department and has served as a special assistant attorney general and special Suffolk ADA. • Pastor B. Christopher Sumner is chief of operations executive at The Salvation Army’s Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center of Boston and associate Pastor at Jubilee Christian Church. Previously he’s served as Executive Director of the Boston TenPoint Coalition and the Blue Hill Boys & Girls Club of Boston. • Marjorie Pauléon Tynes, an attorney and former Suff olk ADA and victim witness advocate, is a member of the teaching team at Harvard’s Trial Advocacy Workshop. • Gladys Vega is executive director of Chelsea’s La Colaborativa and has played leadership roles in organizing for immigrants’ rights, welfare rights, tenants’ rights, open space and the environment, multicultural and anti-racism programs and in numerous grassroots campaigns. 1. Heart disease 2. It comes from the Latin prima rosa, which means “fi rst” and “rose.” 3. Eggshells 4. Detachable (which reduced her laundry load and led to Troy becoming “Collar City” as other makers “followed suit”) 5. No 6. Seven Wonders of the Ancient World 7. Michael Jordan 8. Poland 9. Laura Ingalls Wilder 10. Antarctica 11. Uriah Heep 12. Western USA 13. Trees 14. Jules Verne 15. Gold 16. Allspice 17. Italy (Parma) 18. Chihuahua 19. Martin Luther King, Jr. 20. Edible seeds of the legume family
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