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THE LEGAL NAVIGATOR JUNE 2023
FROM THE DESK OF Mike Bryan
Welcome to June! I hope you are ready to start enjoying your summer. As mentioned last month I’ve continued to update our website with information about various nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home healthcare agencies
and am featuring these agencies in our newsletter. This month I interviewed Staci Barnett, Community Service Representative with The Oaks at Northpointe and The Oaks at Bethesda. The Oaks at Northpointe is available for assisted
We all know what we eat directly impacts our health. However, as our bodies change with age, so do the nutrients we need to keep us strong. I always thought I'd be set for success if I ate various foods from each food group. But our bodies require specific nutrients as we age, and it’s our responsibility to focus on incorporating them into our diet. I’m sure I’m not alone when I say I hope to stay as healthy as possible well into my later years. The key to making that goal happen is by staying nourished and active. If you struggle to identify the nutrients you need and how to add them to your meals, here are some helpful tips to get you started on the road to a long, healthy life. Proper Protein Portions Getting the perfect amount of protein can be difficult, but doing so can help prevent muscle loss. It’s easy for our bodies to lose lean muscle mass as we age, so adding protein to every meal and ensuring you meet your daily protein requirement is crucial. You don’t have to rely on the usual lineup of meat and eggs when adding protein to your meals. You can try including different protein sources such as seafood, dairy, soy, nuts, beans, or lentils. The amount of protein your body needs depends on different factors, including height, weight, and more. Speak with your doctor or a nutritionist to learn how much protein you need to stay strong. Stay Healthy With a Well-Balanced Diet 4 Nutrients to Keep You Energized
living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The Oaks at Bethesda is available for assisted living and skilled nursing services. During our interview, Staci describes the facilities, what services are offered, social activities and more.
Please go to the links to watch the interviews:
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Thanks and I hope you enjoyed the interview!
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Vitamin B12 Boost After age 50, our bodies have trouble absorbing vitamins like B12. This B vitamin is essential for older adults as it supports vital functions, including:
prevent constipation, improve digestion, and help our stomach feel full when we eat. Fiber can also reduce the risk of certain cancers, diabetes, and heart disease. Unfortunately, 95% of adults are not getting the fiber they need, according to the National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging. You can improve your fiber intake by eating whole grains (not processed), beans, nuts, fruits, and vegetables. The top three fiber- rich foods are beans, broccoli, and berries. Calcium for Bones Bone loss is more likely as we age, but you can counteract this by getting more calcium in your diet. Calcium is a mineral that promotes strong bones and teeth, which we all need to pay more attention to as we age. If you want to increase your calcium intake, I recommend making dairy your new best friend! Milk, cheese, and yogurt are all excellent sources of calcium you can add to your diet.
• Healthy red blood cell count (preventing anemia) • Bone health • Brain health and memory
• Higher energy levels • Better heart health
Some foods rich in vitamin B12 are meat, fish, chicken, dairy, and fortified breakfast cereals. It may be difficult to absorb the appropriate amount of vitamin B12 from foods alone, so be sure to speak with your doctor about the possibility of taking the vitamin in supplement form.
People say getting older isn’t for the weak for a reason, but you can make the process go a little easier! When you incorporate proper nutrients into your meals every day, you can know you’re doing your best to keep your body nourished and healthy.
Fiber-Rich Foods Fiber is a type of
carbohydrate the body can’t digest. This nutrient can help
America’s Fastest-Growing Sport WHY PEOPLE CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF PICKLEBALL
If your friends and neighbors aren’t talking about pickleball, they will be soon. In 2021, news outlets reported an explosion in the sport, with NPR estimating 4.8 million players. By 2022, that number had ballooned to 36.5 million players — an astonishing 14% of Americans. Even star athletes like Lebron James and Tom Brady are playing. For the uninitiated, pickleball is often described as a combination of tennis, badminton, and pingpong. Three fathers invented the game in 1965 to entertain their bored children on vacation. They rounded up the limited equipment they had on hand, including a wiffle ball, pingpong paddles, and a badminton net they lowered to tennis height. As the game developed, they realized the ball bounced nicely on asphalt — even though legend says a family dog named Pickles kept running off with it.
played by four people in teams of two, a player can hit the ball back over the net from in the air (a volley) or after it bounces on the ground (a groundstroke). But the creators instituted a 7-foot no-volley zone, or "kitchen,” next to the net. The extra space deters spiking and minimizes running. Those are the basics. Learn a few rules about serving, scoring, and when different hits are allowed, and you’re ready to play. But that still leaves a question: What’s the big deal? The ease of learning the sport is one of pickleball’s greatest appeals, but the reasons people love playing it go far beyond that. One of pickleball’s key advantages is that it rewards skill — not size, age, strength, or fitness. Thanks to the kitchen, young and old alike can fairly square off. Professional athletes can enjoy the sport, but so can children and seniors. Best of all, they can play together on mostly even footing.
With its low-impact nature, pickleball first found favor among adults 65 and older. But as its popularity grew, the sport began attracting younger and younger players. USA Pickleball reported in 2021 that most growth was in players under 55. Pickleball courts are in high demand, and they’re popping up everywhere. So, if you want to try the game, you shouldn’t have to travel too far. Enthusiasts predict the sport has a future in the Olympics — not too bad for a game that began with a family trip and a rowdy dog.
Like in tennis, pickleball involves hitting a ball back and forth over a net. Usually
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What to Expect From the SECURE 2.0 Act Change the Way You Save Get ready for more savings! Last year, the SECURE 2.0 Act added new provisions that may change how you prepare for retirement. In order to increase your savings come retirement, these changes aim to make saving more manageable and enticing. They also lower the cost for employers to offer savings plans within the company. Now, it’s more attractive for employers to offer savings plans for their employees, and employees will have better plan options to choose from! Here's what you need to know! RMD Age Extended One of the most significant changes involves required minimum distributions (RMDs). The previous rules stated that retirees were required to make withdrawals from their retirement accounts when they turned 72 years old. Now, the RMD age is 73, providing you an extra year to save in your tax-free retirement accounts instead of taking those taxable distributions early. On Jan. 1, 2033, this threshold age will be raised again to 75. Penalties Cut in Half In the past, if you missed an RMD deadline, the penalty was 50% of the amount you should have taken. This penalty has been reduced to only 25% of the amount. If you fix your mistake within two years, the number could be reduced to 10%.
Pre-Death Requirement Eliminated In 2024, the pre-death requirement for Roth 401(k) accounts will be removed. This means Roth IRA accounts are not subject to the RMD rules if the account holder passes away before the required distribution age. These changes to RMDs are just a few things the SECURE 2.0 Act has set in motion. To learn more about how to continue saving through your golden years, set up a strategy session with your trusted financial advisor!
Take a Break!
Goat Cheese and Thyme Stuffed Chicken
Inspired by BBCGoodFood.com
Ingredients
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
4 pieces of thin-sliced bacon
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Olive oil
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3.5 oz firm goat cheese
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2 zucchinis, thinly sliced
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1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, plus 2–3 sprigs
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1 large tomato, thinly sliced
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Directions
Preheat oven to 375 F.
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2. Split the chicken breasts almost in half along the long side, open them like a book, then flatten the sides out. 3. Put the goat cheese on the “open book” side of the chicken and sprinkle with thyme leaves. Fold the chicken over to enclose the cheese, then wrap each breast in two slices of bacon. 4. Lightly oil a shallow gratin or casserole dish, then arrange overlapping rows of zucchini and tomatoes on the bottom. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then set chicken on top. Place thyme sprigs on chicken. 5. Bake for 40–45 mins until the bacon is crisp and golden and the zucchini is tender.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Desk of Mike Bryan PAGE 1 The Nutrients a Changing Body Needs PAGE 1 Pickleball Is Taking America by Storm PAGE 2 More Ways to Save Are Coming! PAGE 3 Take a Break PAGE 3 Goat Cheese and Thyme Stuffed Chicken PAGE 3 Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! PAGE 4
MONKEY AROUND THIS SUMMER
Check Out Some of America’s Best Zoos
Summer is one of the best times of the year to travel. Kids are out of school and want to do something fun every weekend, which can be difficult to accommodate if you’ve already exhausted your local options. If you’re looking to travel, you can visit a beach, take in the sights and sounds of an amusement park, or spend some time with animals while visiting a zoo. Nearly every state in our country has a handful of zoos or aquariums, but some stand above the rest. Here are three of the best zoos you can visit in the U.S. Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska, is consistently ranked as one of the top five zoos in the world. It prides itself on hosting rare, endangered animals you can’t see elsewhere. It has the world’s largest nocturnal exhibit, and one
of the major highlights is the Desert Dome, an 84,000-square-foot indoor desert that maintains an authentic desert ecosystem. This is a must-visit for any animal lover in your family. The Bronx Zoo You don’t usually think about seeing exotic animals when you visit New York City, but
the Bronx Zoo is one of the best places to view animals in America. Opened in 1899, the Bronx Zoo is responsible for many of the advancements relating to animal captivity. This was one of the first zoos to ditch cages for natural environments and create an animal hospital. With over 6,000 species, there’s an animal for everyone at the Bronx Zoo. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens While the San Diego Zoo is often boasted as California's largest and best zoo, another zoo is worth checking out. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens outside Palm Springs has entertained visitors for decades. There are events at this zoo every day, one of the most popular being the keeper connections and animal encounters, where you get up close and personal with the animals while learning more about their habitats and lifestyles.
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