THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022 Page 19 REFORM | FROM Page 2 current treatment and switching treatments will harm the patient. Additional highlights of the Electric Trikes Provide Older Riders Fun, Fitness and Safety Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about electric trikes for semi-seniors? I used to cycle a lot in my younger years but have some balance problems and don’t trust myself on a two-wheeler anymore. I’ve read those electric powered trikes are a good option for older riders but could use some help choosing one. Unsteady Eddie Dear Eddie, Electric powered adult tricycles – also known as e-trikes – are a great cycling option for older adults with balance or stamina issues because they’re safe and super fun to ride, and easy on an aging body. Here’s what you should know, along with some tips to help you shop for one. Safer Cycling If you’re interested in cycling, but worry about falling or injuring yourself, e-trikes are a great choice because of the threewheeled stability they provide. With a trike you can ride as slow as you want without ever losing your balance, which is very reassuring for most older riders. E-trikes also come with a small electric powered motor to enhance the riding experience, so when you saddle up and apply the throttle the motor will give you a boost when pedaling, or it will do all the work for you. This makes it much easier to whiz up hills and ride into headwinds without gassing yourself or taxing your knee joints. In addition, most adult e-trikes are also made with a low “step through” design making mounting and dismounting easier; they typically come with big tires that ensure a smooth ride; have ergonomic handlebars that are easy to reach and grip; and offer oversize seats (some even have backrests) for comfort and support. There are many different types of adult e-trikes to choose from with prices ranging anywhere from around $2,000 up to $7,000. To shop for one, contact some bike shops in your area to see what they off er, or you may need to order one online. When shopping for an e-trike, pay special attention to the motor, which determines how fast it will go, and the battery, which determines how far it will go between charges. Most e-trikes can reach speeds of anywhere between 15 and 28 miles per hour, and typically go somewhere between 20 and 55 miles on a single charge, depending on how much pedaling you do. Battery charge times will vary too, ranging anywhere from 3 to 8 hours. How to Choose To help you figure out the right kind of e-trike for you, ask yourself how and where you plan to ride it. If you’re primarily interested in a leisurely ride around the neighborhood for pleasure, fi tness or running errands, an upright cruiser e-trike that has a rear cargo basket would be a nice choice. Some popular options in this category include: Addmotor’s M-340 Electric Fat Trike and M-360 Semi-Recumbent Trike (both $3,000, addmotor.com); Emojo Caddy Pro ($2,900, emojobike.com); Sixthreezero EVRYjourney 250W Tricycle ($2,200, sixthreezero.com); EWheels EW29 ($2,000, ewheelsdealers.com); and Buzz Cerana T ($1,700, buzzbicycles.com). Or, if you’re looking to take longer road rides a recumbent e-trike may be a better option. These are aerodynamic, lowto-the-ground stretched-out frame trikes that allow you to recline with your legs positioned in front of you. Catrike (catrike. com) and TerraTrikes (terratrike. com) are two of the biggest U.S. companies that make recumbent tadpole-style trikes (the two wheels are in front) and they both off er electric assist options at prices ranging from $5,000 to $,7000. There are also folding e-trikes, which are practical if you have limited home storage space or would like to take your trike with you when traveling. Some good options here include the Liberty Trike ($1,600, libertytrike. com) and Eunorau New-Trike ($2,500, eunorau-ebike.com). 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. 1. On July 8, 1932, what reached its lowest point in the Great Depression? 2. In July 1953, InstaBurger King, the predecessor of Burger King, was founded – inspired by what brothers’ restaurant in California? 3. What is the Stone of Scone – an oblong of sandstone with an incised cross – used for? 4. On July 9, 1793, what state became the fi rst to prohibit slavery? 5. What word related to labor unions originated in maritime history? 6. According to Leviticus in the Bible, how often was a jubilee celebrated: annually, every 25 years or every 50 years? 7. How many players are on a team in Olympic beach volleyball? 8. What kind of crab does not have a shell? 9. On July 10, 1941, what “Jazz King of New Orleans” died whose nickname is the name of a dessert? 10. What lullaby is in the George Gershwin opera “Porgy and Bess”? Answers 11. On July 11, 1972, the World Chess Championship games between what two players began? 12. Sara Coleridge wrote, “Hot July brings cooling showers, Apricots and gillyflowers”; what is a gillyfl ower? 13. July 12 is Cow Appreciation Day; what breed of cow is included in a state’s name? 14. How does a seahorse get pregnant? 15. Who composed the fi rst jazz composition to win a Pulitzer Prize? 16. On July 13, 1977, what U.S. city had a 25hour blackout after a lightning strike? 17. What is gelato traditionally served with? 18. How are bubblegum, hot and shocking similar? 19. When did the modern Olympic games fi rst include swimming: 1872, 1896 or 1934? 20. On July 14, 1904, Isaac Bashevis Singer was born, who wrote a story that inspired what fi lm starring Barbra Streisand? legislation: • A requirement that MassHealth and commercial insurers adopt a “continuity of coverage” policy to ensure patients do not experience any delay in accessing a treatment when requesting a step therapy exemption. • A requirement that MassHealth and commercial insurers approve or deny a step therapy exemption request within three business days, or within one business day if a delay would cause harm to the patient. • A requirement that commercial carriers annually report data related to step therapy exemption requests and related coverage determinations to the Massachusetts Division of Insurance. • The creation of a commission on step therapy protocols tasked with studying, assessing and biannually reporting on the implementation of step therapy process reforms made in this legislation. 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