THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022 Page 15 BEACON | FROM Page 14 1. On Feb. 25, 1956, what Russian gave a speech called “On the Cult of Personality and Its Consequences”? 2. What creature has the largest eyes: Colossal squid, owl or swordfi sh? 3. On Feb. 26, 1992, where in Massachusetts was a nuclear reactor shut down? 4. Which country exports the most daff odils: Holland, United Kingdom or USA? 5. In what novel did Dashiell Hammett create the fi ctional detectives Nick and Nora Charles? 6. On Feb. 27, 1807, what author (with a middle name that is also in the name of an art museum in Hartford) of the poem “Woods in Winter” was born? 7. What problem does a sheep have if it is called a cast sheep? 8. What former captain of U.S. women’s Olympic gymnastics teams said, “You can’t always be the best. You have to remember that everyone makes mistakes sometimes”? 9. On Feb. 28, 1915, what actor who sang “If I Were a Rich Man” in “Fiddler on the Roof” was born? 10. What is the 1934Answers 1935 military retreat of the Red Army in China commonly called? 11. Which U.S. island has the highest population? 12. On March 1, 1917, what poet was born in Boston whose last name is the name of another Massachusetts city? 13. What food never needs preservatives? 14. In what fi lm franchise would you fi nd “The Imperial March”? 15. Black American J.W. Reed patented what improvement to the rolling pin? 16. On March 2, 1959, what was tested by the Southern New England Telephone Company to see if it helped people get the right numbers? 17. What was the first name of Mr. Rogers of TV? 18. What is the last name of the main family in “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott? 19. Which country consumes the most coff ee per capita: Brazil, Canada or Finland 20. On March 3, 1821, the fi rst U.S. patent granted to a Black American was given to Thomas Jennings for what kind of cleaning process? How to Convince an Elderly Parent to Stop Driving Dear Savvy Senior, What is the best way to deal with older drivers who probably shouldn’t be driving anymore? My dad, who’s 86, is bound and determined to keep driving as long as he’s alive. Backseat Daughter Dear Backseat, For many families, talking to an elderly parent about giving up the car keys can be a very diffi cult and sensitive topic. While there’s no one way to handle this issue, here are a few suggestions that can help you evaluate your dad’s driving and ease him out from behind the wheel when the time is right. Take a Ride To get a clear picture of your dad’s driving abilities, a good fi rst step, if you haven’t already done so, is to take a ride with him and watch for problem areas. For example: Does he have diffi culty seeing, backing up or changing lanes? Does he react slowly, get confused easily or make poor driving decisions? Does he drive at inappropriate speeds, tailgate or drift between lanes? Also, has your dad had any fender benders or tickets lately, or have you noticed any dents or scrapes on his vehicle? These, too, are red fl ags. If you need some help and your dad is willing, consider hiring a driver rehabilitation specialist who’s trained to evaluate elderly drivers and provide safety suggestions. This type of assessment typically costs between $200 and $400. To locate a professional in your area, visit AOTA.org/older-driver or ADED.net. Transitioning and Talking After your assessment, if you think it’s still safe for your dad to drive, see if he would be willing to take an older driver refresher course. These courses will show him how aging aff ects driving skills and offers tips and adjustments to help keep him safe. Taking a class may also earn your dad a discount on his auto insurance. To locate a class, contact your local AAA (AAA. com) or AARP (AARPdriversafety.org, 888-227-7669). Most courses cost around $20 to $30 and can be taken online. If, however, your assessment shows that your dad really does need to stop driving, you need to have a talk with him, but don’t get carried away. If you begin with a dramatic outburst like “Dad, you’re going to kill someone!” you’re likely to trigger resistance. Start by simply expressing your concern for his safety. For more tips on how to talk to your dad about this and evaluate his driving skills, the Hartford Financial Services Group and MIT AgeLab offers a variety of resources to assist you. Visit TheHartford. com/lifetime and click on “Publications” on the menu bar, then on the “We Need to Talk” guidebook. Refuses to Quit If your dad refuses to quit, you have several options. One possible solution is to suggest a visit to his doctor who can give him a medical evaluation, and if warranted, “prescribe” that he stops driving. Older people will often listen to their doctor before they will listen to their own family. If he still refuses, contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles to see if they can help. Or call in an attorney to discuss with your dad the potential fi - nancial and legal consequences of a crash or injury. If all else fails, you may just have to take away his keys. Alternative Transportation Once your dad stops driving, he’s going to need other ways to get around, so help him create a list of names and phone numbers of family, friends and local transportation services that he can call on. To fi nd out what transportation services are available in your dad’s area contact Rides in Sight (RidesInSight.org, 855607-4337), and the Eldercare Locator (800-677-1116), which will direct you to his area agency on aging for assistance. 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. eligibility, and with law enforcement offi cials conducting an investigation,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading.) Rep. Patricia Farley-Bouvier (DPittsfi eld) said she opposed the amendment due to the violation of privacy that would occur had it been adopted not just for immigrants without legal status who would newly be applying for standard driver’s licenses, but also for all license applicants. “[The bill] was carefully drafted to protect the privacy of all who are applying for licenses in Massachusetts and ensure immigrants without status would trust that their legal status would not be disclosed beyond the standards for all current license holders i.e. for law enforcement investigations or insurance purposes,” said Bouvier. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino No HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of February 14-18, the House met for a total of six hours and 33 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 50 minutes. Mon. Feb. 14 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:16 a.m. Senate 11:10 a.m. to 11:19 a.m. Tues. Feb. 15 House 11:20 a.m. to 11:31 a.m. No Senate session Wed. Feb. 16 House 11:02 a.m. to 4:57 p.m. No Senate session Thurs. Feb. 17 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. Senate 11:13 a.m. to 11:54 a.m. Fri. Feb. 18 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. 1. Nikita Khrushchev 2. Colossal squid 3. Rowe on the Deerfi eld River 4. United Kingdom 5. “The Thin Man” 6. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art) 7. It is stuck on its back. 8. Aly Raisman 9. Zero Mostel 10. The Long March 11. Long Island 12. Robert Lowell 13. Honey 14. Star Wars (also called “Darth Vader’s Theme”) 15. A rolling pin with handles connected to a center rod 16. A push-button phone 17. Fred 18. March 19. Finland 20. Dry cleaning
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