Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 APARTMENTS FOR RENT www.mastrocola.com How to Locate an Age-Friendly Doctor Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are relo1. On Dec. 12, 1937, what country’s planes sank the U.S. gunboat Panay on the Yangtze River, and then apologized? 2. Did 1892’s “The Nutcracker” originate with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky? 3. What TV news anchor hosted a game show called “It’s News to Me”? 4. Reportedly, why are people hoarding a Mexican banknote with an image of an axolotl? 5. On Dec. 13, 1816, the first USA savings bank opened in what city (then a town) with a goal of encouraging the poor to save? 6. In 1939, Delaware declared its state tree what, when it was the greatest exporter of Christmas wreaths made from that tree? 7. What group was fi rst called The Pendletones and in the 1960s wore a “board shirt”? 8. On Dec. 14, 2014, what “Bess” died who was the fi rst Miss America who was Jewish? 9. How are French Guiana’s Devil’s Island, Hanoi Hilton and New York’s Sing Sing similar? 10. What connects Key West, Florida, and Fort Kent, Maine? 11. On Dec. 15, 1973, the American Psychiatric Assoc. stated what was not a mental illness? 12. What medieval German monk known for insults said, “Perhaps you want me to die of unrelieved boredom while you keep on talking”? 13. What was nicknamed “The Black Knights of the Hudson” and used mules? 14. What comic duo appeared in the 1934 fi lm musical “Babes in Toyland”? 15. On Dec. 16, 1773, what event occurred that caused the port of Boston to close? 16. In November 2025 a copy of the fi rst issue of what comic was auctioned for $9.12M? 17. On Dec. 17, 1903, what brothers who had a bicycle shop made four successful fl ights? 18. Who created the detective Lord Peter Wimsey and wrote ads for Colman’s Mustard? 19. What NYC newspaper is the only newspaper with a period in its nameplate? 20. On Dec. 18, 1961, the song “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” went to #1; it was based on a 1938 song from what continent? Answers cating to a nearby state to be closer to our daughter and will need to find a new primary care physician when we arrive. We are both in our late 70s and are interested in getting a geriatrician to oversee our health care going forward. Any suggestions for fi nding someone? Searching for Care Dear Searching, Choosing a geriatrician as your primary care doctor in your 70s is a good idea, especially if you’re dealing with various age-related health problems. But if you’re in relatively good health you may not need a geriatrician. A good primary care doctor with an age-friendly philosophy may be all you need. Here’s what you should know. Who Needs a Geriatrician? Geriatricians are primary care doctors that have additional specialized training in treating older patients. Those who can benefi t the most from seeing a geriatrician are seniors age 75 and older with multiple health and age-related problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, incontinence, osteoporosis, cognitive decline, frailty, depression, or trouble with balance and falls. Geriatricians are also particularly adept at tackling medication problems. Because many seniors take multiple medications at the same time for various health conditions, and because aging bodies often absorb and metabolize drugs diff erently than younger adults, unique side eff ects and drug interactions are not uncommon. A geriatrician will evaluate and monitor your medications to be sure they are not aff ecting you in a harmful way. Geriatricians can also help their patients and families determine their long-term care needs, like how long they can remain in their own homes safely without assistance, and what type of services may be necessary when they do need some extra help. Unfortunately, there’s a shortage of geriatricians in the U.S., so depending on where you are moving, fi nding one may be diffi cult. To help you locate one in your new area, use Medicare’s online fi nd and compare search tool. Just go to Medicare.gov/care-compare and click on “Doctors & Clinicians” and type in your location, then type in “geriatric medicine” in the Name & Keyword box. You can also get this information by calling Medicare at 800-6334227. The American Geriatrics Society also has a geriatrician-fi nder tool on their website at HealthinAging.org. If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, contact your plan for a list of network geriatricians in your new area. Keep in mind, though, that locating a geriatrician doesn’t guarantee you will be accepted as a patient. Many doctors already have a full patient roster and don’t accept any new patients. You’ll need to call the individual doctor’s offi ce to fi nd out. Age-Friendly PCPs If you and your husband are in relatively good health or if you can’t fi nd a geriatrician in your new area, a good primary care physician (PCP) that practices age-friendly care would also be a viable choice. To search for new PCPs, use the previously listed Medicare tools. Once you locate a few, call their office and ask if they’re accepting new patients and if they practice the 4Ms of age friendly care, which include: What Matters (your goals and priorities); Medication safety and appropriateness; Mentation (cognition and mood); and Mobility (ways to keep you moving). You can also research new doctors at sites like Healthgrades.com and Vitals.com. If you’re fi nding it hard to get into a new practice, you might even consider looking for a geriatric nurse practitioner or advanced practice registered nurse to serve as your PCP. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. 1. Japan (It said it made a mistake and paid money to the USA.) 2. It was adapted from Alexandre Dumas’ 1844 story “The Nutcracker,” which came from E.T.A. Hoff man’s 1816 story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” 3. Walter Cronkite 4. They like the axolotl (a type of salamander that has become rare) design. 5. Boston (Provident Institution for Savings) 6. American holly 7. The Beach Boys 8. Bess Myerson 9. They are famous prisons. 10. U.S. Route 1 11. Homosexuality 12. Martin Luther 13. The West Point military academy football team; live mules are mascots. 14. Laurel & Hardy (It was based on a 1903 operetta based on “Mother Goose.”) 15. The Boston Tea Party 16. “Superman” (most expensive comic sale) 17. Orville and Wilbur Wright 18. Dorothy L. Sayers 19. The Wall Street Journal. 20. Africa (a Zulu song called “Mbube”)
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