ELDER LAW NEWS & NOTES
March 2011 Law Office of William J. Brisk
Number 80 1340 Centre Street, Suite 205
Newton Center, MA 02459
[Link]
617-244-4373 (Phone)
Karen Honig on Nutrition 617-630-1990 (Fax)
Member and Fellow of the
We were finally able to present From there, Karen was able to discuss
National Academy of Elder
prominent nutritionist, Karen Honig, at advantages of organic products, the value
Law Attorneys
Cabot Park Village on February 24th. Jill of adding good vegetables and fruit to
Attorneys: Sala and Margaret Cating of CPV were one’s diet, and the direct relation that
William J. Brisk extraordinarily gracious hosts, despite certain vegetables have in causing
Ellen B. Scult
Cheryl B. Strunsky two last minute cancellations due to inflammatory diseases such as arthritis.
Claire A. DeMarco snow, particularly in arranging a She recommended that people suffering
nutritious breakfast that not only met arthritis might devote three weeks to
Paralegal: Karen's high standards but also pleased avoiding some vegetables (particularly
Jennifer A. Duhaime-Baker
those in attendance. egg plant, white potatoes, peppers, and
Probate Administrator: tomatoes) to test whether their
Lisa C. Bilbo For those who have not attended a elimination lessened the incidence and
presentation by Karen, a Certified severity of pains they experience. She
Administrative:
Leigh T. Stearns Holistic Health Counselor, it is impossible admitted that, despite the relevance of
Contents to capture her enthusiasm, sense of general rules, “people differ.” She even
humor, and command of scientific had some hints on foods that might
Nutrition 1&3 enhance one’s “loving” but we’ll leave
Gen Silent 2
knowledge, especially concerning the
topic she chose for this presentation, that topic for another time or another
Emeritus 2
Marketing Elder Care reducing inflammation by adopting good audience.
Professionals 3 eating habits. Karen began by tracing
Contract Referrals 4 common diseases, ranging from arthritis, Towards the end of her talk Karen
to obesity, to many cancers, to exposure displayed a number of vegetables and
other natural products which she thinks
Upcoming Events to foods as
she put it "your great grandmother are particularly worth adding to one’s
wouldn't have recognized as actual food." regular diet. The foods filled a Whole
Reserve your space Hydrogenated oils and many of the Foods bag which, in turn, was surrounded
now for our next chemicals added to mass produced foods by one from Shreve Crump and Lowe.
Workshop scheduled are some of the culprits. Animals fed The point was that eating good foods can
for March 16th at artificially are another. be more expensive than gorging on fast,
3:30PM. fried, and wilted foods but, if they avoid
Contrasting food in the diets of inflammation, they are more than worth
Americans just a century ago with what the difference.
the average American consumes today,
she noted our present reliance on growth Fast food and highly processed foods are
hormones, pesticides, and preservatives undesirable whether one is dieting to
as well as a fundamental diet change, the reduce or maintain a certain weight or,
consumption of greater amounts of simply, wanting to be healthy. She had
This newsletter is not intended as a Omega 6 fats rather than healthier hints on dealing with the common cold
substitute for legal counsel. While Omega 3 fats. Indeed, the proportion of and other ailments as well.
every precaution has been taken to
make this newsletter accurate, we “bad” fats to “good” fats -- wild salmon,
assume no responsibility for errors or haddock, and some nuts are excellent (Continued on Page 3)
omissions, or for damages resulting sources of Omega 3 fats – has more than
from the use of the information in this doubled in the past century.
newsletter.
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Critically Acclaimed "Gen Silent" Documentary at Coolidge Corner Theatre
Gen Silent is the powerful documentary from award-
winning documentary filmmaker and director Stu
Maddux about the challenges facing LGBT older adults
and caregivers as they deal with issues of aging and
discrimination. Gen Silent follows six Boston area LGBT
older adults and caregivers over the course of a year as
they face healthcare and long-term care crises. Our
Office is a Community Sponsor for this film.
When: Monday, March 28th at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Coolidge Corner Theatre: 290 Harvard Street, Brookline 02446
Come Join Us! All seats $10!
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Karen Honig on Nutrition, The Mastery of marketing eldercare
continued from Page 1 services to Older Adults
Karen also tackled the value of some supplements and
pointed out how to read their labels to know which
products are especially effective. Don’t, she advised,
purchase supplements that you won’t consume fairly
quickly because their health-providing effect is
perishable.
Jean P. Bushnell started her career in aging support services
What struck everyone in the audience was the clarity at Lifeline Systems (now Philips Lifeline) with a critical first
with which this gifted speaker made her points and her assignment of producing the comprehensive report “buying
positive (rather than hectoring) manner. Glowing with behavior of the mature market” in 1990 to advance market
apparent health herself, no one could imagine a better growth efforts at the founder of the Personal Emergency
advocate for taking care of oneself by taking time to eat Response Services industry. Bushnell has seen that her core
healthy. She distributed a two page guide to healthy findings of marketing to this consumer segment have not
snacks and information on the six week program changed over twenty years. Her session will revisit these
(currently, for women only) “Living Younger” which she critical success factors and provide an opportunity for rich
directs. The next six week session begins March 16th and discussion.
will be held on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. as
well as Thursdays, beginning March 17, from 10:00 a.m. Number one: to get older adults to adopt support services
to noon. Her web site, [Link], it’s better to influence them through people they trust (e.g.
provides valuable tips to anyone serious about (but not Clinician, Elder law attorney, Religious leader, Executive
too serious) developing healthy eating habits. Director of Counsel on Aging, Geriatric Care Managers) rather
than going direct.
Number two: just when you thought that refilling that
brochure holder is a waste of time Mary Jane had a fall that
reinforced her vulnerability. She pulled out a brochure safely
stored and calls you! Out of sight is out of mind!
Bushnell has held positions of VP, Business Development at
the VNA of Boston and Executive Director of Standish
Village Assisted Living of Lower Mills. She was twice
Board chair of Ethos. Her consultancy
MarketingMastery has helped
start-ups like Senticare of Framingham design its medications
management system with consumer input and
HOUSING FAIR legendary organizations like Combined Jewish
Philanthropies design and launch SeniorDirect, an I&R
service to support the Greater Boston Jewish
Had it with shoveling, mowing, home maintenance, etc? Community.
The Newton Senior Center will hold a HOUSING FAIR
on Wednesday, March 30, 1:30- 5:00pm. Housing Bushnell holds an MBA from the University of Chicago in
providers from the larger Metro-West area (serving seniors Marketing and is a member of the prestigious Boston Club of
needs- long-term care excluded) will be invited to answer Women Leaders. She just joined the Board of Discovering
your questions and distribute information. Families What’s Next of Newton.
welcome!
Come join us when she speaks to our next networking
roundtable event on March 23rd, 2011.
Location: 1330 Centre Street Boardroom, Newton Center
RSVP by March 22nd to Jennifer (617) 244-4373 x 10
jenniferduhaime@[Link]
Law Office of William J. Brisk
1340 Centre Street, Suite 205
Contract Referral Program
Newton Center, MA 02459
Newton Senior Services Home Contractor
Phone: Referral Program is a new project to create The goal of the program, in addition to
(617) 244-4373 a resource listing of pre-screened and providing the list itself, is to educate
Fax:
approved contractors that will provide basic seniors in hiring and working with
(617) 630-1990 home and yard repair, maintenance, and contractors to enable them to age in
adaptation services that residents 60 and their homes with safety and dignity.
E-mail: over may need in order to remain safe and Along with the list, residents will receive
jenniferduhaime@[Link] independent as they choose to age in
an information packet about hiring and
Newton. The Newton Department of Senior working with contractors.
Services has received a Title III grant
enabling it to screen and create this list, The list itself is a work in progress and
Now offering free which would be provided to older residents will be updated regularly. The program
bimonthly Estate Planning who call the center, to clients currently welcomes referrals for contractors with
being served by one of the department’s
Workshops! whom residents have had a good
social workers, and to caregivers calling on experience.
Please contact Jennifer behalf of a senior residing in Newton.
for more information:
617-244-4373 x 10 Residents interested in obtaining the list,
Contractors will be screened for the which initially will include Electricians,
appropriate state licensing, and checked for Plumbers, Handyman Services and Snow
complaints with the Better Business Bureau Removal contractors, should call Lynn
and the Commonwealth’s Attorney Feinman at 617-796-1675.
General’s office. Three references from
Find out what is going
each contractor will be obtained and
on in our office by checked as well. In addition, each senior This service is funded in part from a
logging on to: receiving the service will be asked to fill out grant through Springwell.
[Link] a client satisfaction evaluation; these
contractor ratings will also become part of
the list inclusion criteria.
Law Office of William J. Brisk
1340 Centre Street, Suite 205
Newton Center, MA 02459