THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2021 Page 19 BEACON | FROM Page 18 to miss, I have a perfect voting record.” “Every year, in my duties as an 1. August 20 is World Mosquito Day; on Aug. 20, 1897, Sir Ronald Ross discovered malaria parasites when dissecting what? 2. A Vienna hotel is the namesake of what chocolate cake? 3. The world’s coldest inhabited place, Oymyakon, is in what country? 4. On Aug. 21, 1911, what painting by Leonardo da Vinci was stolen from the Louvre? 5. What actress starred in “Heidi” in 1929? 6. What 1986 comedy fi lm had the tagline “One man’s struggle to take it easy”? 7. What Japanese island is 26 miles from Russia? 8. On Aug. 22, 1851, the fi rst America’s Cup yacht race was won by the yacht America; what is the trophy it won also known as: “auld mug,” “The Cup” or “Friendship Cup”? 9. In 1962 what sportsman did Brazil name a national treasure? 10. On Aug. 23, 1609, who demonstrated the teleAnswers scope and was the fi rst to aim one at the sky? 11. In the 1840s what became a game on cruise liner decks? 12. On Aug. 24, 2006, what was declassifi ed as a planet? 13. What is the musical instrument called pans better known as? 14. The world’s northernmost native palm trees are in what country? 15. What airport is named after Leonardo da Vinci? 16. On Aug. 25, 79, Pliny the Elder, the Roman author of the 37-volume “Natural History,” died due to staying to view the eruption of what volcano? 17. What mountain range includes Mount Ansel Adams? 18. What is the highest point in Africa? 19. What 1956 adventure-comedy film had cameo appearances by over 40 famous performers? 20. August 26 is National Dog Day; how are Bo, Grits and Yuki similar? How to Buy the Best Blood Pressure Monitor for You Dear Savvy Senior, I just found out I have stage 1 hypertension and my doctor recommended I get a home blood pressure monitor to keep an eye on it. Can you off er me any tips on choosing a good one? Hypertensive Helen Dear Helen, It’s a smart idea! Everyone with elevated or high blood pressure (stage 1 and higher) should consider getting a home blood pressure monitor. Home monitoring can help you keep tabs on your blood pressure in a comfortable setting. Plus, if you’re taking medication it will make certain it’s working, and alert you to a health problem if it arises. Here are some tips to help you choose a good monitor. Types of Monitors The two most popular types of home blood pressure monitors sold today are automatic arm monitors, and automatic wrist monitors that are electric and/ or battery powered. With an automatic arm monitor, you simply wrap the cuff around your bicep and with the push of one button the cuff infl ates and defl ates automatically giving you your blood pressure reading on the display window in a matter of seconds. Wrist monitors work similarly, except they attach to the wrist. Wrist monitors are also smaller in weight and size, which makes them more portable, and a bit more comfortable to use than the arm monitors, but they tend to be a little less accurate. To help you choose the best monitor for you, here are several things to check into: Make sure it fi ts: Be sure the cuff fits the circumference of your upper arm. Using a cuff that’s the wrong size can result in an inaccurate reading. Most arm models have two sizes or an adjustable cuff that fi ts most people. Wrist models also fi t most people. Choose one that’s easy to use: Be sure the display on the monitor is easy to read, and that the buttons are large. The directions for applying the cuff and operating the monitor should be clear. Consider what extra features you want: Many automatic monitors come with additional features such as irregular heartbeat detection that checks for arrhythmias and other abnormalities; a risk category indicator that tells you whether your blood pressure is in the high range; a data-averaging function that allows you to take multiple readings and get an overall average; multiple user memory that allows two or more users to save their readings; and downloadable memory that lets you transmit your data to your computer or smartphone. Where to Buy You can fi nd blood pressure monitors at pharmacies, medical supply stores or online, and you don’t need a prescription to buy one. Prices typically range between $40 and $100. In most cases, original Medicare will not cover a home blood pressure monitor, but if you have a Medicare Advantage plan or a private health insurance policy it’s worth checking into, because some plans may provide coverage. The best automatic arm monitors as recommended by Consumer Reports include the Omron Platinum BP5450 ($75), Omron Silver BP5250 ($50) and the Omron 10 Series BP7450 ($100); A&D Medical UA767F ($45); and Rite Aid Deluxe Automatic BP3AR1-4DRITE ($37). And the top wrist monitors are the Omron 7 Series BP6350 ($80); and the Equate (Walmart) 4500 Series ($40). After you buy a monitor, it’s a good idea to take it to your doctor’s office so they can check its accuracy and teach you the proper techniques of how and when to use it. You can also get more detailed information on how to accurately measure your blood pressure at home at Heart.org/HBP – click on “Learn How to Monitor Your Blood Pressure at Home.” 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. offi cer in the U.S. Navy Reserve, I am required to serve at least two weeks per year,” said Kearney. “Any of the missed roll calls were due to connectivity issues from the satellite phone in the mid-Atlantic.” “I have been undergoing treatment at Dana Farber,” said Ferrante. Reps. Tyler, LeBoeuf and DuBois did not respond to repeated requests for a comment. REPRESENTATIVES’ 2021 ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE RECORDS THROUGH AUGUST 13, 2021 The percentage listed next to the representative’s name is the percentage of roll call votes on which the representative voted. The number in parentheses represents the number of roll calls that he or she missed Rep. Jessica Giannino 100 percent (0) 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 latenight 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 August 9-13, the House met for a total of 35 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 46 minutes. Mon. Aug. 9 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:04 a.m. Senate 11:11 a.m. to 11:21 a.m. Tues. Aug. 10 No House session No Senate session Wed. Aug. 11 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Aug 12 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:36 a.m. Senate 11:05 a.m. to 11:41 a.m. Fri. Aug. 13 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com 1. A mosquito 2. Sacher torte (Hotel Sacher) 3. Russia 4. The “Mona Lisa” 5. Shirley Temple 6. “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off ” 7. Hokkaido 8. Auld mug 9. Pelé 10. Galileo 11. Shuffl eboard 12. Pluto 13. Steel drums 14. France (Nice – the European fan palm) 15. Rome’s 16. Vesuvius 17. The Sierra Nevada 18. Mt. Kilimanjaro 19. “Around the World in 80 Days” 20. They are names of dogs owned by Democratic presidents (Obama, Carter and LBJ, respectively)
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