Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2016 i Zoomer Magazine

According to literary scholars, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic line, “There are no second acts in American lives,” is taken out of context. The words first appeared in an essay he wrote in 1932 called My Lost City, and the remainder of the quote tells a different story. “I once thought that there were no second acts in American lives, but there was certainly to be a second act to New York’s boom days.” A far more optimistic picture of the author emerges, and why not? The world is full of examples of people having umpteen acts well into later life. Change is complicated, and it’s rare to have all cylinders firing at once; we all struggle at various times. And when the struggle is your livelihood, it can throw all…

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wITH A PENCHANT for cerebral designer labels like Haider Ackermann and Dries van Noten – paired with elegantly tied turbans – Dr. Parambir S. Keila adds a distinctive cosmopolitan flavour to Toronto’s social scene. You would think his vocation would be fashion related. Instead, he pursued a career in medicine, with an interest in geriatrics and works as an emergency room doctor. “I spent an extra year studying geriatrics and my Masters in Public Health focuses on aging.” He is also the rare doctor that makes house calls to see some of his elderly patients. The decision to specialize in geriatric medicine came from observing the poor treatment his grandfather received as an 87-year-old patient. The chic Sikh also credits his late grandfather for helping him develop an appreciation for…

“Go for it now. The future is promised to no one” — Wayne Dyer Who says we have to stay in our comfort zones? We’re trailblazers of reinvention, forgers of the new and influencers on Generation Next (millennials, we’re talking to you). Studies, too, show that we tend to be happier in middle age and beyond but, as we age, we’re also increasingly confronted with a reality that comes with the longevity territory. Job challenges, financial responsibilities (millennials, we’re talking to you again), past trauma – at this age, who hasn’t suffered loss? – and trying to find love in the time of Tinder. In this special issue, we give you the tools to up your career, your money and even your dating game. It’s spring, after all – time…

WE ALL KNOW the feeling. It usually starts on Sunday evening. Perhaps it’s a nervous flutter in the gut or a sudden headache or you can’t sleep. The source of all this angst? Monday morning. And that means you have to go to work. And if it’s a job you hate or have grown weary of, it’s a slog to get there at all, let alone on time. For a slew of Canadian men and women who have reached a certain age, it can be tough to look ahead to the next decade or more and picture oneself in the same company at the same desk staring at the same computer screen. Many people fantasize about quitting the job that has sustained them, even fulfilled them at one point, and…

FEW EVENTS IN MY LIFE have been decided by me. How I was educated, where I have lived, why I am not married, how I have earned my living: all these crucial things happened to me rather than were made to happen by me. Of course an individual’s nature determines to some extent what happens, but moments at which a person just says, ‘I shall now do X,’ and does it are rare – or so it has been in my life. Perhaps my decision to move into a home for old people is not quite the only one, but it is certainly the biggest. This is not to say that outside events contributed nothing to it, because two of them did set the scene. The first was a visit…

Dear Mashed Potato, I don’t see you much any more, but I still think of you. I imagine you sitting in fat clouds on a white plate, a pool of shining gravy lapping at your edges. Heavy with butter, maybe hot milk, or cream or olive oil, you always were my go-to food, the recipe that sorted me out, put my world to rights, tucked me in at night. I still see you, of course, as an occasional smear on the plate at a posh restaurant dinner, like seeing a picture of your first love in a photo album. Or when I am making the crust of a shepherd’s pie, to be browned in the oven in deep furrows like a freshly ploughed field. I see glimpses of you in…

CARP is a national not-for-profit, non-partisan association committed to advancing the quality of life for Canadians as they age. To become a member, call 1-800-363-9736 or go to www.carp.ca. IN JANUARY, CARP President Moses Znaimer announced that Wanda Morris had been appointed as CARP’s new COO and vicepresident of advocacy. Most recently, Morris was CEO of Dying With Dignity Canada (DWD Canada), where she led a strategic campaign for legislative change leading up to the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in the groundbreaking Carter vs. Canada case for the right-to-die with dignity. In the process, Morris established her reputation as a key influencer and go-to commentator in national discussions on issues of importance to all Canadians, particularly those as we age. Morris brings to CARP years of successful advocacy and…

Ian MacNeill is a long-time freelance writer who chose his career less as a get-richquick scheme but more as a lifestyle choice. He likes the idea of only having to go as far as the nearest mirror to have a chat with the boss. For his “second act,” he plans to publish the novel he’s had languishing on his hard drive in hopes of being a celebrated, if late-blooming, author. In “Take This Job And …” (pg. 44), he documents the ways, means and successes of “second acting.” Naomi Harris is a photographer and writer who recently started her second act (or maybe her third or fourth) by relocating to Los Angeles with her dog, Maggie. Being a rescue dog, Maggie is also on her second act of sorts. For…

It’s believed Michelangelo may have suffered from degenerative arthritis Luckily, it occured later in life. Otherwise, the statue of David may have gone the full Bobbitt. Nicola Griffin, 56, will become the oldest model to ever grace Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition when she poses in an ad Not to be outdone, Larry King, 82, announced he’ll go buff and become the oldest person to ever pose in Suspenders Illustrated’s swimsuit edition. A “smart walker” with four robotic legs to help seniors stay mobile could be on the way Which sounds fine until the robotic legs malfunction and that walker takes off down the street with Grandma hanging on for dear life. #SocialMediaSeniors Legendary comedian Carl Reiner, who turns 94 on March 20, puts out the call to find any Twitter…

SUCCESSFUL money management is difficult at the best of times, more so with the recent market turmoil. It becomes paramount that you don’t allow yourself to be seduced by the myths and adages propagated in the media and by some financial advisers. Some of this advice, reasonable as it may sound, can lead into dangerous situations and cost you a lot of money. Here are four examples. 1 “INVEST FOR THE LONG TERM” That’s fine advice when you’re 20 years old. When you’re 50 or older, the “long term” isn’t all that long any more. The rationale behind this thinking is that historically the stock market rises over time, so any temporary losses will eventually be recouped. That’s true, as we saw after the crashes of 2000 and 2008. However,…

ONE OF THE ultimate treatments for heart attack and stroke is called thrombolysis. This means giving a clot busting medication in order to open up the artery, administered intravenously. The sooner the treatment is given the more effective and the less the unwanted side effects (serious bleeding, primarily, for example). In the case of a heart attack, there is benefit to giving it up to 12 hours after the onset of symptoms, and it is considered for up to 24 hours after symptom onset. In the case of stroke, thrombolysis can be given up to three hours after the onset of symptoms. In some cases the treatment is considered for up to 4.5 hours. Thrombolysis is available across Canada in hospitals. But the better news is that in some…

IT’S THE KIND OF comeback story Americans love. Granted, Dr. Mehmet Oz’s fall from grace was nothing on the order of some of the more spectacular celebrity scandals – Martha Stewart’s insider trading conviction comes to mind – but for Oz, dubbed America’s doctor, it was a singular blow in a life of uninterrupted success in two of the toughest and most competitive fields: medicine and media. In June 2014, Oz was chastised by no less an authority than a U.S. Senate panel for touting weight-loss products on his syndicated show. Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill accused him of perpetuating fraud by promoting products as “miracle” cures. In April 2015, a group of 10 prominent doctors demanded he be removed from his position as a professor in the department of surgery…

MIRIAM BERNATH, 49, and six-year-old Belgian Malinois HENNA “Volunteering gives you a sense of pride that you have contributed both to your dog’s life and someone else’s,” says Bernath. “It makes you feel good to make people happy just by seeing your dog. Some dogs are really empathetic to others’ disabilities and discomforts. It seems to make dogs happy and gives them a sense of purpose although it’s really mentally draining on the dogs to be social to a lot of people in a row.” SHERYL ERENBERG, 55, and fouryear-old basset hound OZZIE He is such a laid-back dog that Ozzie often sleeps on the sidewalk outside the Erenberg home. People will stop their cars to get out to check that he’s okay. “The hardest part,” says Erenberg, “is when…

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ZOOMER TO GO! “Zoomed” in Dubai ... your magazine was the first thing to be packed on my recent trip to Dubai. I enjoyed your article on Dan Aykroyd [“Soul Man,” March] and appreciate topics on money, travel and trends. It’s important to be “in the know” and keep an open mind to be engaging in our golden years, and not stuck in the past. Thank you, and let’s all rock on! —D. LeMay, Burlington, Ont. THE AGE OF BEAUTY I received a Zoomer subscription for Christmas and I am enjoying them very much. Finally! A magazine that is not aimed at 20-year-olds! The articles are great – wellwritten and very informative. In the March issue, what really caught my eye was the woman on page 22, the article titled…

CROSS OFF every country on your bucket list or even explore the outer reaches of the galaxy – and make it happen from home. Armchair travelling goes high-tech. This isn’t about settling in with a good book or a Netflix binge. New 3-D technology serves up an experience so immersive it feels like you’re actually there. The Oculus Rift DK2 system consists of virtual reality goggles connected to a computer programmed with 3-D content. Originally developed for use by serious gamers, entrepreneur Jim Smith of Meaford, Ont., is fine-tuning the same technology with programming suited for people who live in residential or long-term care facilities. He first saw the need when he was caring for his father. “My father had no activity at all,” Smith said, “so I set him…

If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading. —Lao Tzu is it possible to start a new life at mid-life? For an increasing number of Canadians, the answer is an unqualified yes. Kimberley Davies of Muskoka, Ont., is one who is actively doing it. In her mid-50s with her children grown and what she considered to be her traditional usefulness on the wane, she concluded doggedly that going “quietly into the night” wasn’t an option. “Everybody around me was talking about retirement, but I thought, ‘Not me. This is my time to shine.’ People talk about the golden years, but I only felt they were going to be golden for me if I was feeling good about myself and invested in something that was…

Earhart, an emporium of eclectic merchandise inspired by and sourced from Kleanthous’s travels. He also found a 16th-century winery and turned it into a home for himself and his guests – his reputation as a consummate host is legend, not unlike the country itself. His home is a sanctuary – the sound of birds, the sight of jasmine climbing the walls and the scent of lavender released as it brushes against your skin as you pass the pots along the volcanic cobblestone path that leads to his door. The beauty with any place that Kleanthous has a hand in is that you instantly feel welcome. And, like Greece itself, you are immersed in history, every object has a story and you now become a part of it.…

iN THE SEVEN MONTHS since I’ve used the app Tinder to find love, I’ve gone on so many dates I’ve half forgotten faces and completely forgotten names. It’s not hard to rack up encounters. Those of us on Tinder reach for it during work breaks, commercial breaks, while the kettle boils. When you swipe right for yes on a profile of someone who has already said yes to you, your phone lets out this addictive sexy little buzz. It’s a Match! Tinder exclaims albeit prematurely. Now you two can message each other. I’ve accumulated about 100 matches since I started. Shamelessly at this point. Tinder now strikes me as this massive, constantly refreshed, virtual cocktail party to which everyone with a smartphone is invited, thick skin optional but advised. From…

THANK GOODNESS I only do this every seven to 10 years. It should be a pleasure, but buying a new car was not a happy experience. Since my last purchase, it has become easier than ever to find information online that will ensure a fair price. The dealers obviously know this, but some of their negotiation tactics come from long before the Internet, not to mention the Women’s Liberation Movement. Between the good cop-bad cop routine in sales, the incentive information that was withheld and the pressure to make a deal on the spot, I was left feeling annoyed and disrespected. I had never cared much about cars nor wanted to spend too much on them. Safety and reliability are the most important things for me – in that, I…