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SENIOR CORNER Should Coffee Receive Credit for Seniors' Longevity? by MARTHA OWEN & SUSAN GUY We recently got a call from a family member with the following question: Q. My great uncle, 89-year-old Raymond, insists that he's in relatively good health and still living alone — albeit with our daily help — because he has three cups of coffee each day, one after each meal. No one else likes a debate as much as Raymond, so how can I counter his claim? from heart disease, respiratory disease, stroke, injuries and accidents, diabetes and infections, the researchers said, although the association was not seen with cancer. Researchers admitted, Raymond receives more support for his argument, based on a study that was released recently. According to research from the National Cancer Institute and AARP, seniors who drink coffee — caffeinated or decaffeinated — have a lower risk of death. Coffee drinkers are less likely to die A. Unfortunately for you, Uncle however, that they can't be sure whether these associations mean that drinking coffee actually makes people live longer. The results from a large study of older adults were observed after adjustment for the effects of other risk factors on mortality, such as smoking and alcohol consumption. The results of the study were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Neal Freedman, Ph.D., Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, NCI, and his colleagues examined the association between coffee drinking and risk of death in 400,000 U.S. men and women ages 50 to 71 who participated in the National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet and Health Study. "Although we cannot infer a causal relationship between coffee drinking and lower risk of death, we believe these results do provide some reassurance that coffee drinking does not adversely affect health," Dr. Freedman said. According to research from the National Cancer Institute and AARP, seniors who drink coffee — caffeinated or decaffein- ated — have a lower risk of death. probably has been a key to keeping him in his home. During the times when you aren't available to lend a hand, you might want to consider a home care assistant who is screened, trained, bonded and insured, and he or she can provide companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping and errands to help keep Uncle Raymond independent. One point on which Uncle Raymond might agree is that your help MARTHA OWEN & SUSAN GUY, Owners of Home Instead Senior Care, Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. Forever Gold Campaign Helps Lead Fayetteville Tech Students to Education and Jobs by ZANNA SWANN more than 75 percent of students who depend on the FTCC Foundation for tuition, books and educational programs. By providing educational access to these students, donors are creating a path to jobs, breaking the cycle of poverty and establishing a stronger tax base in our community. Such generous support directly impacts our local residents and businesses. The success, though, is seen in FTCC students whose academic pursuits are further enhanced by the results of what the Forever Gold Campaign will provide. Specifically, continued support of our faculty, staff, students, academic programs and campus facilities makes a difference in our success and the impact FTCC has on our community and its workforce. In fact, FTCC was recently recognized by the N.C. Community "Community colleges are truly the path to success for many people, especially here in Fayetteville where Fayetteville Technical Community College serves college transfer students, military members, displaced workers and continuing education students. In fact, FTCC provides educational opportunities for almost 40,000 students right here in our community," explains Doug Byrd, chair of the FTCC Forever Gold Community Campaign, which kicks off at a breakfast on Tuesday, Oct. 16. The campaign helps to provide financial aid for the College System for Exceptional Institutional Performance in its annual Critical Success Factors report. The colleges named exceed the system standard on seven performance measures based on student success. This recognition puts FTCC among the best of the best, as North Carolina is said to have one of the best community college systems in the country. The Forever Gold Community Campaign is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference for education in Fayetteville. Join the FTCC Foundation in its purpose of supporting the mission of the college, which is to "serve our community as a learning-centered institution to build a globally competitive workforce supporting economic development." To learn more about how you can make a difference in the lives of students pursuing education at Fayetteville Technical Community College or to become involved as a volunteer with the FTCC Foundation, please contact Executive Director Zanna Swann at (910) 678-8441. ZANNA SWANN, Contributing Writer. Executive Director of the FTCC Foundation, Inc. COMMENTS? Edi- tor@upandcomingweekly.com. Ytrvurvvbvuvurru vvyryrvx www.upandcomingweekly.com 484-6200 18 UCW OCTOBER 10-16, 2012 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM