Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025 1. On Oct. 3 in what year was the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives voted out for the fi rst time? 2. What French apple dessert was named after two sisters? 3. Recently, Vienna hosted the fi rst offi cial World Tramdriver Championship; what is a tram? 4. October 4 is a feast day for what saint who is the namesake of a USA city? 5. How are Carnival, Cuban and 1812 similar? 6. In England what new transit method was voted to be called Ctrl Alt Deleaf? 7. Are pumpkins fruits or vegetables? 8. On Oct. 5, 1789, the Women’s March on Versailles started in Parisian marketplaces due to the high price of what? 9. What kind of sports team has been using VR headsets simulating raucous crowds to prepare for an event on Sept. 26—28? 10. What state that is where Mark Twain was born has a community called Frankenstein? Top Pet Products for Seniors with Mobility Issues 11. On Oct. 6, 1820, what singer was born who was made a USA celebrity by P. T. Barnum? 12. How are C, O’Leary and Robinson similar? 13. In what 1949 novel are the terms doublethink, Newspeak and reality control? 14. Tombstone, Nevada, has what famous corral? 15. On Oct. 7, 1955, what cellist was born whose fi rst name is similar to a toy? 16. What musical was based on a novel that was based on a novel and a 1939 fi lm? 17. On Oct. 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began — reportedly in what type of building? 18. The World Stone Skimming Championships are in what country that is part of another? 19. What religions’ names mean “the books,” “recitation” and “instruction”? 20. October 9 is National Sneakers Day; reportedly, why did an advertising entrepreneur popularize the term “sneakers”? Answers Dear Savvy Senior, My pet-loving mother has two cats and a dog, but her knee and back problems make caring for them increasingly difficult. Are there pet care products you can recommend that help elderly pet older owners with mobility problems? Searching Susan Dear Susan, Great question! For older pet owners with limited mobility, daily tasks like feeding, walking or cleaning up after their pets can become physically challenging. Fortunately, there are a variety of products that are specifically designed to make pet care more manageable. With the help of Next Avenue, a nonprofit, digital publication for older adults, here is a rundown on some top products that can help your mom care for her pets no matter her mobility. Automatic Pet Feeder Just like you, your pet needs to eat a few times a day. But lifting heavy food bags or bending to fill bowls can strain a bad back. An automatic pet feeder can help keep your mom’s pets well-fed without having to stoop or bend much. The Petlibro Air Automatic Feeder (Chewy.com, $50) has a locking food tank to prevent between-meal snacking and can hold up to 16 portions. It runs on batteries that last 180 days, so you can put it anywhere you want. You’ll have to refill it now and then, but this product means a lot less bending and lifting. Age-Friendly Litter Boxes Bending or stooping over to fill or clean out the kitty litter box can be challenging for many mobility-challenged cat owners. To alleviate this, LoftyLoo (LoftyLoo. com) sells an elevated litter box for $289. Compatible with stairs and ramps for older cats, LoftyLoo’s raised litter box furniture has options for anyone living with chronic pain or recovering from surgery. It’s also fully wheelchair accessible. Another option that can make kitty litter clean up easier is the Litter-Robot 4 by Whisker (Litter-Robot. com, $699). This automatic, self-cleaning litter box eliminates scooping and reduces the odor and waste removal, which is helpful for older cat owners. Long-Handled Pooper Scooper Stooping over to clean up after your dog can be challenging if you have back, hip or knee problems. Long-handled waste scoopers can make this cleanup task much more manageable. The ShinyDew Pooper Scooper (Amazon.com, $24) is a foldable, 32-inch-long dog poop picker upper, so you don’t have to bend to pick up your pet’s waste. You can use it with one hand and also attach waste bags to the scooper for even easier disposal. Hands-Free Leash Most dogs love their daily walk and need the exercise for their own optimal health. But for seniors that use a cane, walker, wheelchair or have pain in your upper body, using a traditional leash can be challenging. If walking a pet is difficult, hands-free leashes or harnesses can make the experience more manageable. One option is the HandsFree Dog Leash with Zipper Pouch (iYoShop.com, $22), which clips around your waist, has a reflective safety strip for visibility and includes two shock absorbers to prevent tugging. But note that this product should only be used if your pet cannot physically pull you down. Pet Treadmill If your mom can’t walk her dog any longer, she can still give them plenty of exercise by getting a pet treadmill. The PETSITE Dog Treadmill (Amazon.com, $286) has 12 preset programs and three incline options. The large running belt measures 39 inches long by 14.5 inches wide with a slip resistant running surface and safety fences along the sides. It also comes with a remote to adjust speed and automatically turns off after 30 minutes. Automatic Ball Launcher Another way your mom can exercise her dog, if walking isn’t an option, is with an automated ball launcher. The Joyhound Electronic Ball Launcher (Petsmart. com, $120) comes with three tennis balls and can lob them 10 to 40 feet. Your mom can rest on her patio while her dog gets a challenging and entertaining workout. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. 1. 2023 (Kevin McCarthy) 2. Tarte Tatin (Reportedly, it was created by the Tatin sisters at H?tel Tatin.) 3. A streetcar 4. St. Francis of Assisi (San Francisco) 5. Overtures (by Antonin Dvo??k, George Gershwin and Peter Tchaikovsky, respectively) 6. A leaf-blowing public train 7. Fruits 8. Bread 9. European golf players (for the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York) 10. Missouri 11. Jenny Lind 12. People known as Mrs.: Fonzie’s nickname for Mrs. Cunningham (“Happy Days”); Mrs. O’Leary’s cow; the older woman in “The Graduate.”) 13. “1984” by George Orwell 14. The O.K. Corral, site of an 1881 gunfi ght 15. Yo-Yo Ma 16. “Wicked” (novels by Gregory Maguire and L. Frank Baum and “The Wizard of Oz”) 17. Barn 18. S cotland (This month Jon Jennings became the competition’s fi rst American winner.) 19. Christianity, Islam and Judaism, respectively 20. Rubber soles are quieter than leather ones, allowing one to SNEAK up on someone.
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