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THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 Page 19 LOAN | FROM Page 1 1. On Aug. 27, 1940, Nestle registered what twoword trademark for chocolate chip cookies? 2. What English mystery writer said, “The best time for planning a book is while you’re doing the dishes”? 3. What fi ctional island is best for people who do not want to grow up? 4. On Aug. 28, 1845, the fi rst issue of what scientifi c magazine was published by founder and West Boxford, Mass., native Rufus Porter? 5. How are African Queen, Black Pearl and Yellow Submarine similar? 6. What did the earliest photographers transfer images onto? 7. On Aug. 29, 1917, Isabel Sanford was born, who won an Emmy for playing what character on “The Jeff ersons”? 8. How are Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo similar? 9. The word lava comes from what language? 10. On Aug. 30, 1963, a government “Hot Line” was established between what two important buildings in the USA and Moscow? 11. What 1800s Haverhill native wrote the poem “The Pumpkin,” in which “On the fields of Answers his harvest the Yankee looks forth, Where crooknecks are coiling and yellow fruit shines, And the sun of September melts down on his vines”? 12. What sport has a winner category called King of the Mountains? 13. What does a horse that wins the Belmont Stakes, Preakness Stakes and Kentucky Derby in the same year win? 14. August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day; according to the UN, what continent has the most drug-related deaths? 15. What word derived from a proper noun has been used to indicate an intense craving or addiction? 16. A Nebula Award is given for what type of book? 17. On September 1 traditional oyster season begins; what city that includes Pearl Street (where Herman Melville was born) has been known as the oyster capital of the USA? 18. The earliest paintings depicted what, animals or people? 19. How are La Divina, La Stupenda and La Superba similar? 20. On Sept. 2, 1992, what pair began a $5,000,000 chess rematch? How to Choose an Adult Day Care Services Provider Dear Savvy Senior, Can you off er any tips on choosing a good adult day care provider for an elderly parent? My 81-year-old father, who just moved in with me, has dementia and needs attention during the day while I’m at work. Need Assistance Dear Need, Adult day care services can be a great option for caregivers who work, or for those who just need a break during the day. Here’s what you should know, along with some tips to help you fi nd and choose one. Adult Day Care The business of adult day care services has grown rapidly in recent years. According to the National Adult Day Services Association, there are upwards of 4,600 adult day centers across the U.S., the result of a 35 percent increase since 2002. Those centers provide services to more than 260,000 participants and family caregivers, which is a whopping 63 percent increase over the last two decades. As the name implies, adult day care provides care for elderly seniors who cannot care for themselves at home. While services will vary from center to center, they typically provide personal care, meals and snacks, various activities and social interaction in a safe supportive environment. Additionally, many centers also provide health services such as medication management, various therapies, exercise and transportation to and from the facility. Adult day care centers generally operate programs during normal business hours fi ve days a week. However, some centers may off er services in the evenings and on weekends, too. Costs for care will vary as well, usually between $25 to more than $100 per day (the national average is $75/day), depending on where you live. Unfortunately, in most cases original Medicare does not pay for adult day care, but some Medicare Advantage plans, and many long-term care insurance policies do. But most seniors or their families pay for care out-of-pocket. If your dad is lower income and can’t aff ord this, state Medicaid programs provide fi nancial assistance if he meets eligibility requirements, and some states have PACE programs that provide fi nancial aid. Contact your state Medicaid office (see Medicaid. gov) for more information. The VA even provides adult day care to eligible veterans enrolled in their Medical Benefits Package. See VA.gov/geriatrics to learn more. How to Choose Your fi rst step in shopping for an adult day center is to determine the kinds of services your dad needs, and you need as a caregiver. After you do that, here are some tips to help you locate and choose a good provider. Start by contacting your Area Agency on Aging (call 800-6771116 to get your local number) to get referrals to adult day service programs in your area. You can also search theNational Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) database at NADSA.org/locator. Once you have a list of a few centers, call them to find out their eligibility criteria, if they offer the types of services your dad needs, if they are accepting new clients, their hours of operation, if they’re licensed and/or registered with a state agency (this is not required in all states) and what they charge. After you identify a few good centers, go in for a visit. Find out about the staffi ng ratio (at least one staff member for every six participants is recommended) and what kind of training they have. While you’re there, notice the cleanness and smell of the facility. Is it homey and inviting? Does the staff seem friendly and knowledgeable? Also be sure to taste the food and consider making an unannounced visit. To help you rate your visit, the NADSA off ers a helpful checklist of questions to ask at NADSA.org – click on “Site Visit Checklist” under the “For Caregivers” tab. Then, after your visit, be sure to check their references. Get names and phone numbers of at least two or three families who have used the center you are considering and call them. 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. ing on Sept. 27 on a $1.725 million bond order being requested from the administration for the acquisition of the property by eminent domain. City offi cials have proposed a community boating center for the parcel, a development that would be in conjunction with upgrades to Gibson Park and the private development of the G/J Towing site as part of the RiverFront Master Plan. “This property is being purchased by the city for the purposes of expanding the open space and recreational area at Gibson Park,” said Richard Viscay, the city’s fi nance chief. “This land acquisition will help the city achieve goals and objectives of the RiverFront Master Plan, which was developed through a community-based process and adopted by the Revere Planning Board.” Ward 5 Councillor John Powers said that over the years the uncertainty about the development of that parcel has been a constant concern for residents in the Riverside neighborhood. “Once and for all – that will put the people who live in Riverside – it will put their minds to rest without having to worry about developers coming in there and building,” said Powers. “I’ve talked to the mayor, and we are looking at putting community boating down there and/or a crew program. A lot of the schools around here have crew programs, as does St. Mary’s in Lynn, and there is a lot of scholarship money given out by colleges and universities to these schools that have the programs.” Councillor-at-Large Jessica Ann Giannino said she is also excited to see the acquisition coming to fruition. “This property has given the residents in Riverside anxiety for so many years, and it’s given me anxiety for so many years on the council because we never know what we are going to get,” she said. “We’ve been threatened on that property: We’ve had developers come in and propose projects that are way too big for that one, single-family home residential unit. I want to applaud the city for stepping up and for purchasing this land for open space, for green space, for recreational space, because, quite frankly, that is what we are in need of right now.” Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe said that Revere is a large, oceanside community that currently doesn’t have public boating access or a public boat ramp. “To be able to open this up and create this key parcel for the boating community, for the rowing community, for recreational space – I promised the mayor I would bring this up every month in the council – what’s the update on the purchase of the boatyard, and you’ve shut me up quickly,” said Keefe. “Well done, I’m okay with that and I’m glad to hear that this will be happening.” 1. Toll House 2. Agatha Christie 3. Never Never Land (in J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan”) 4. Scientifi c American 5. They are names of watercraft appearing in fi lms. 6. Glass 7. Louise “Weezy” Jeff erson 8. They are the names of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and also of Italian Renaissance artists. 9. Italian 10. The White House and the Kremlin 11. John Greenleaf Whittier 12. Several cycling road races, such as the Tour de France 13. The Triple Crown Trophy 14. North America 15. Jones (or jonesing) 16. Science fi ction 17. New York 18. Animals 19. The are nicknames of opera singers (Maria Callas, Joan Sutherland and Montserrat Caballé). 20. Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer

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