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Getting Around When You RAINFORESTS (cont’d): Answers on page 7
No Longer Drive
cal rainforest animal list that includes jaguars, 1. On what continent can you find the Tasmanian
Dear Savvy Senior, tigers, monkeys, sloths, orangutans, poison dart rainforest?
Where can I find out about alternative transportation frogs, and a huge variety of snakes. Many ani- 2. What Amazon rainforest animal moves so slowly
services for my 80-year-old mother? It’s time that mals remain in the rainforest’s canopy and very that algae grows in its fur?
she gives up driving, but before she does, we need to rarely come down to the ground. 3. Found in Africa’s rainforests, the okapi is the only
figure out how she’ll get around. • Plants and animals aren’t the only liv- living relative of what animal?
Inquiring Son ing things in the rainforests. Brazil is home 4. How much sunlight shining on the rain forest
to nearly 70 tribes who live in the rainforest canopy reaches the understory?
Dear Inquiring, with no contact with the outside world. About 5. Which of these foods does not grow in the rain
Alternative transportation options for seniors who no 250,000 indigenous peoples live in the Amazon forest: cayenne, cloves, cashews, potatoes, squash,
longer drive vary widely by community, so what’s rainforest. The island of New Guinea has over black pepper, apples?
available to your mom will depend on where she lives. 40 uncontacted tribal groups. New Guinea’s
Here’s what you should know. Korowai tribe lives in tree houses nearly 150 Answers on Page 7
feet (45 m) above ground.
While most urban areas offer seniors a variety of alter- • Although the words rainforest and jungle are 1. How much rain does the Amazon rainforest
native transportation services, the options may be few sometimes thought to be the same thing, there get each year?
to none for those living in the suburbs, small towns are many differences. Rainforests have thick 2. What living thing helps decay animal and plant
and rural areas. Depending on where your mom lives, canopies of tall trees that block out the light, waste in rain forests?
here’s a rundown of possible solutions that can help while jungles let light in, contributing to abun-
her get around, along with some resources to help you dant plant life that frequently makes it difficult “Mr. Piano”
locate them. to navigate through the vegetation. The lack
of sun in a rainforest keeps vegetation from Tuning & Repair
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operate with a network of volunteer drivers. tified as having anti-cancer properties. Seventy
percent of cancer-treating drugs can only be
Some examples of local transportation programs found in rainforests. Other plants contain ele-
include Envoy America (EnvoyAmerica.com) that ments that treat inflammation, diabetes, malaria,
provides senior transportation in 78 cities in Arizona, heart and skin conditions, arthritis, glaucoma,
Texas, Washington, Illinois, New Mexico, Georgia and muscle tension. The bark of the Tabebuia
and Pennsylvania. The Independent Transportation tree, found in Central and South American
Network (ITNAmerica.org) that serves 14 communi- rainforests, produces an extract that is brewed
ties across 12 states. And SilverRide (SilverRide.com), into a tea called lapacho. It’s been known to
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just 1% of rainforest plants have been assessed
Demand response services: Often referred to as for those medicinal properties.
“dial-a-ride” or “elderly and disabled transportation
service,” these are usually government-funded pro- Getting Around (continued)
grams that provide door-to-door transportation ser-
vices by appointment and usually charge a small fee or pitals, health clinics, senior centers, adult day centers,
donation on a per ride basis. Many use vans and offer malls or other businesses may offer transportation for
accessible services for riders with special needs. program participants or customers.

Taxis and rideshare services: While taxis are a vi- Mass transit: Public transportation (buses, trains, sub-
able transportation option in many communities, ride- ways, etc.) where available, can also be an affordable
share services like Uber (Uber.com) and Lyft (Lyft. option and may offer senior reduced rates.
com), which are widely available, have become more
popular among seniors who don’t drive. Where to Look
To find out what transportation services are available
To get a ride, your mom could simply use the Uber in your mom’s area contact Rides in Sight (RidesIn-
or Lyft smartphone app, a computer, or she can call a Sight.org, 855-607-4337), and the Eldercare Locator
ride-hailing service like Go Go Grandparent (GoGo- (800-677-1116), which will direct you to her area
Grandparent.com). Or, you can make arrangements for agency on aging for assistance. You should also con-
her on your smartphone. tact local senior centers, places of worship and retire-
ment communities for other possible options.
Cost will vary depending on your mom’s location,
distance traveled and peak travel time, but rideshare Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box
services are usually cheaper than taxis. Uber and 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org.
Lyft also offer carpooling services that would allow Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show
your mom to save money by splitting the tab with
other consumers riding the same route. And for and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
seniors with mobility problems, both Uber and Lyft
have accessible vehicles that you can request in certain Solution puzzle on page 8
locations.

Hire someone: Consider hiring someone to drive your
mom like a neighbor, retiree, high school or college
student that has a flexible schedule and wouldn’t mind
making a few extra bucks. You can also hire a senior
driving companion through nonmedical home-care
agencies, or you can find someone on your own at
websites like Care.com or CareLinx.com.

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ROALD AMUNDSEN

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• During that first expedition, Amundsen containers have been made in Japan. New mail order
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were much better for staying warm than heavy size witches, ghosts, skeletons and zombies, as well
woolen parkas, which would not keep out the as tombstones, black cats and huge blow-up monsters
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important survival lessons that would help him few years.
greatly on his own future expeditions.
• At age 31, Amundsen commanded an expedi- ***
tion that was the first to discover the Northwest Q: I have my grandfather’s black hat. The name in the
Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. hat is “Sheldon & Co., London.” It was in a hat box
The perilous journey took 3 years to complete, that says “Mallory Hats, Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y.”
navigating between the northern Canadian I think he had the hat when he was a member of the
Shriners. Can you give me any information?
(continued on next page) A: Both Sheldon & Co. and Mallory were hat makers
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Halloween is the second most popular holiday among and mouth, and a hand- gourd at Halloween or Thanksgiving. Put a plastic
collectors of holiday memorabilia. Christmas comes liner underneath it. A rotting pumpkin will permanent-
first. But Halloween decorations are in such demand painted piece of paper ly stain wood or marble.
today that there are even mail-order catalogs and
pop-up stores that feature nothing but Halloween. The was glued inside to create For more collecting news, tips and resources, visit
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first Halloween parties that resembled modern celebra- a finished face. By the
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1890s. 1950s, Halloween decora-
Costumes from those parties -- some of the earliest
Halloween collectibles -- were almost always home- tions were being made of
made. Pressed-paper “veggie people,” jack-o-lanterns
and other Halloween decorations were being made hard plastic, and in the

(continued in next column) 1990s a strange sponge-

like plastic was popular

for soft jack-o-lanterns.

Pre-1950 Halloween mem-

orabilia is scarce, so prices

are high. But beware: PHOTO CUTLINE: This 5-inch-tall witch-head
Many reproductions jack-o-lantern made in Germany is probably from the
(cont’d next column) 1920s. Although the paint has been touched up, it sold

for $1,121 at a Bertoia auction in Vineland, N.J.

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named this bar after her and her dream. 90 million people in 75 countries and assists
upwards of 30 million refugees.
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there is a great selection of liquors, beers and cocktails ties, it is the aim of the U.N. to combat disease
and most importantly it is a clean, comfortable place by providing the facilities and educating in
to enjoy yourself. This is the sort of atmosphere she sanitation procedures. Since 785 million people
created any time there was a dinner or a party at our lack safe drinking water, the organization seeks
house. to remedy the situation. The U.N. also vacci-
nates 58% of the world’s children.
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all this, there is a sense of legacy, but more than that, UNESCO specializes in promoting education,
we get to be a central part of an amazing community. sciences, and culture. Their goal is education
There is no place on Earth like this small beach town opportunities for all.
with its fishing, its shops, the Carousel Park, and the • UNICEF was created as part of the United
other restaurants. To add to it, we have thrown some Nations in 1946 to provide emergency food
great parties! Last year we had a Dublin themed New and healthcare to the children left devastated by
Year’s Eve. We even had a “ball drop” at 7:00pm – World War II. U.N. member governments con-
which is midnight in Ireland. That was our first huge tribute 65% of UNICEF’s resources, with the
event – and it was so fun we’re doing it again! remainder donated by private groups and citi-
zens. “Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF” was started
Since we have been up and running for just over a in 1950 as a fund-raising event that allowed
year – and have learned a lot of lessons - we are begin- millions of children to collect funds for the
ning to get more creative and more fun! The menu is organization. Participants from 191 countries
expanding as is our ability to offer better service to our carry small orange boxes to the houses they
guests. In addition to the tacos, nachos, sandwiches visit on Halloween and donate the proceeds, a
and seafood we started with, we have added Certified program that has raised more than $188 million.
Angus Beef burgers and might have invented the per- • Ongoing U.N. projects include providing
fect late-night food. We call it the Trash Can. It’s affordable, sustainable energy to all, transporta-
tion services, reduction of waste, protection of
(continued at top of next column) ecosystems and forests, and combating global
warming.

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