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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, February 21, 2020 Page 19 Obituaries Richard E. Bradford O f Peabody, formerly of Saugus, passed away peacefully on February 18. He was the loving husband of Dorothy (Halpin) Bradford with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born and raised in B ost on, h e w a s the brother of William Bradford of Falmouth and the late John Bradford. Richard always remained a city boy at heart and enjoyed keeping track of his West End friends although this was not always easy as most went only by nicknames including Lefty, Peanuts, Skinny, Cappy and many more. A self-employed painter for 55 years, he took great pride in his work and painted many of his client’s homes and businesses many times, including Route One landmarks such as Prince Pizzeria and Augustine’s Restaurant (since closed). Struggling with heart disease for many years, he made endless trips to doctor’s offi ces but always with a smile. He was forever grateful for the care he was given and formed lasting friendships with many of his health care providers. Time off during trips to Atlantic City and Ogunquit with his life-partner and best friend Dorothy were treasured. At 1. On Feb. 21, 1916, what longest battle of World War I began in France? (hint: starts with V.) 2. What Samuel Beckett play’s title includes the name of a person who never appears? 3. On Feb. 22, 1732, George Washington was born; how many terms did he serve as U.S. president? 4. Which letter are vitamins thiamin and riboflavin? 5. What is the name of the Monkees’ only movie? (hint: body part.) 6. On Feb. 23, 1954, what vaccine against polio had its first mass inoculation? 7. The 1972 film “Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster” was first released in what country? 8. On Feb. 24, 1955, what cofounder of Apple Inc. was born? 9. Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor were both married to whom? 10. How many legs does a lobster have? 11. The February 25 holiday of Mardi Gras is also called what? 12. What tree is in the Book of Genesis? 13. The world’s longest nonstop airplane flight is from New York to what city-state? 14. On Feb. 26, 1773, in Philadelphia, to supplant corporal punishment, building began on a jail and the first solitary confinement cells – on what religion’s advice? 15. What are known as the Twin Cities? 16. Who are the Merry Men? (Hint: Little John.) 17. On Feb. 27, 1960, the U.S. Olympic hockey team won the Winter Games semifinals in Squaw Valley, Calif., against what country? (Hint: no longer exists.) 18. What is the world’s secondlargest retail store? (Hint: in USA.) 19. The Dandie Dinmont terrier is the only dog breed named after a fictional character – created by what Scottish author? (Hint: initials WS.) 20. Who was known as the “Clown Prince” of the Harlem Globetrotters? Answers below, please no cheating! FROM PAGE 19 home, he read multiple newspapers every day and would always complete the crossword. Yet, his favorite activity was Words With Friends and these Friends will miss him. Most of all, Richard enjoyed spending time with his family: son Edward Bradford and his wife Susan of Melrose; daughter Julie Hart of Peabody; and grandchildren Christopher & David Hart and Richard & Ryan Bradford. He relished his role as the provider of entertainment for family parties. He could always be counted on to crack a joke, but usually couldn’t stop laughing long enough to tell it. He loved Elvis, Fats Waller, and Little Richard and was an accomplished kazoo player himself. Happy birthday songs were always way over the top. He was also the family photographer and the self-proclaimed inventor of the selfi e. This claim is hard to dispute as he started his ridiculous and vast collection of self-photographs in the 70’s, decades before smartphones and social media. Richard always went above and beyond for those he loved. He would never show up to your house emptyhanded. He might have a dozen donuts, a coff ee, a television, or a ladder and 3 gallons of paint, ready to start the job. His generosity and unique humor will be greatly missed. “When I pass don’t be gloomy, just remember me as you knew me” (yeah, the poem was authored by Richard too). In lieu of fl owers, donations in his memory may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America @ www.mymsaa.org. Lyman A. Stinson O f Saugus, Feb 19. Beloved son of the late Dwight & Evangeline (Stewart) Stinson. Loving father o f R o y Hechava r ria & his wife P a t r i - cia Ga t - to Hechavarria of West Roxbury. Brother of the late Dorothea Sanford and Barbara Hufnagle. Also survived by many cousins, nieces & nephews. Visiting Hours will be at the Mann & Rodgers Funeral Home, 44 Perkins St., JAMAICA PLAIN, on Sunday, Feb. 23 from 4-7pm. Relatives & friends invited. Graveside Services will be on Monday, Feb. 24 at the Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 185 Lake St., Peabody at 1:30 pm. Lyman is a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. avavvyy iorn oreniioor a avvy niori by Jim Miller When Should Dementia Patients Stop Driving? Dear Savvy Senior, Is there a good rule of thumb on when dementia patients should stop driving? My 82-year-old mom has early stage Alzheimer’s disease but still drives herself around town just fi ne. Inquiring Daughter Dear Inquiring, Most doctors agree that people with moderate to severe dementia should never get behind the wheel, but in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, driving performance should be the determining factor of when to stop driving, not the disease itself. With that said, it’s also important to realize that as your mom’s driving skills deteriorate over time from the disease, she might not recognize she has a problem. So, it’s very important that you work closely with her doctor to monitor her driving and help her stop when it is no longer safe for her to drive. Here are some additional tips that can help you. Watch for Warning Signs The best way to keep tabs on your mom’s driving is to take frequent rides with her watching out for key warning signs. For example: Does she have trouble remembering routes to familiar places? Does she drive at inappropriate speeds, tailgate, drift between lanes or fail to observe traffi c signs? Does she react slowly or make poor driving decisions? Also, has your mom had any fender benders or tickets lately, or have you noticed any dents or scrapes on her vehicle? All of these are red fl ags. If you need some assessment help, hire a driver rehabilitation specialist who’s trained to evaluate older drivers. See AOTA.org/older-driver or ADED.net to locate one in your area. Transition Tips Through your assessments, if you believe it’s still safe for your mom to drive, you should start recommending some simple adjustments to ensure her safety, like driving only in daylight and on familiar routes, and avoiding busy roads and bad weather. Also, see if she will sign an Alzheimer’s “driving contract” (see ALZ.org/driving to print one) that designates someone to tell her when it’s no longer safe to drive. You may also want to consider getting a GPS car tracking device (like MotoSafety.com or AutoBrain.com) to help you keep an eye on her. These devices will let you track where she’s driving and allow you to set up zones and speed limits that will send you alerts to your smartphone when she exits an area, or if she’s driving too fast or braking harshly. Time to Quit When your mom’s driving gets to the point that she can no longer drive safely, you’ll need to talk to her. It’s actually best to start having these conversations in the early stages of the disease, before she needs to quit driving, so she can prepare herself. You also need to have a plan for alternative transportation (including a list of family, friends and local transportation options) that will help your mom get around after she stops driving. For tips on how to talk to your mom, the Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence off ers a helpful guide called “At the Crossroads: Family Conversations About Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia and Driving” that you can get at TheHartford.com/Publications-on-Aging. Refuses to Quit If your mom refuses to quit, you have several options. First, suggest a visit to her doctor who can give her a medical evaluation, and prescribe that she stops driving. Older people will often listen to their doctor before they will listen to their own family. If she still refuses, contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to see if they can help. Some states require doctors to report new dementia cases to the DMV, who can revoke the person’s license. If these fail, consider hiding her keys or just take them away. You could also disable her vehicle by disconnecting the battery, park it in another location so she can’t see it or have access to it or sell it. 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. 2. The Battle of Verdun “Waiting for Godot” 16. They are Robin Hood’s band in Sherwood Forest. 3. Two 4. B 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. “Head” The Salk vaccine Japan Steve Jobs Eddie Fisher 10. Eight 11. Fat Tuesday 12. The Tree of Life 13. Singapore 14. Quaker 15. Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota 17. The Soviet Union 18. Macy’s Herald Square in NYC (largest store is Shinsegae in South Korea) 19. Sir Walter Scott 20. Meadowlark Lemon

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