Notes on the Olympics—from FedExing the Horses to the Oldest Participant
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everal months ago I met equestrian Michael Pollard and his wife. They’re both world-class riders, Janice Doyle, own very expensive Editor horses AND have four children age four and under. Months ago they began making preparations to be on the U.S. Olympic Equestrian Team. (At this writing, I do not know if Michael made the team or not.) I learned from them some of what is involved in preparing to take our U.S Olympic team to the UK. Horses will be FedExed in custom-built stalls. Yes, FedExed! But the Pollards have to think about boarding stables, supplies, tack, grooms, riding schedules. And guess what? All four children travel with them, along with grandparents who go along to help, nannies, kid supplies—think of it. I hope you are looking forward to watching at least some of the Olympics this month and next. No sporting event captivates such a widespread audience as the Olympics, and by late August a few new names will have become “household words.” Remember Michael Phelps in Beijing just four years ago? Or Nadia Comaneci, the perfect 10 in 1976? Jim Thorpe, Carl Lewis. Jesse Owens—household names because of the Olympics. The Olympics have changed with the capabilities of media coverage. An Olympian used to be a person who had talent, nerve and luck. Today an Olympic-level athlete has 10,000 hours of practice, a full-time coach and an on-call sports psychologist. Historically speaking At 100 years old, Ingeborg Sjoqvist is today the oldest living Olympic competitor, and she still remembers her very bad dive 80 years ago. She told Simon Kuper of the Financial Times that she watches the competitions on TV and shouts Lifestyles After 50 • July 2012 • page 2
advice at the divers, even though she says, “They never listen.” Until the ‘80s, participants were amateurs. British runner Muriel Pletts practiced for the 1948 London Games by running to the bus stop every morning. One of the biggest Olympic upsets in track was Billy Mills, an unnoticed Native American who trained by running behind the garbage truck as he worked summers in South Dakota. In Tokyo 1964, he ran past two favorite runners at the last minute in the 10,000 metre race to break the tape and be greeted by officials saying, “Who are you?” Mark Spitz won seven gold medals in swimming at the Munich Games of 1972. He found he couldn’t make any money from it and stopped swimming. (Those games were the first Olympic competitions watched by U.S. television audiences.) The oldest Olympic champion alive earned the gold in water polo. Sando Tarics, 98, represented Hungary in Berlin in 1936. He remembers walking in to find swastikas, uniformed soldiers and Hitler. He trained for the 1940 Olympics, but Hitler invaded Poland and war intervened. Tarics and his wife live in California, went to the Beijing Olympics in 2008 and will be in London this month to watch. Trivia: Roughly 3,600g of gold worth more than $193,250 will be used to plate the medals that will be awarded at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
“Chariots of Fire,” 1981.
Movies Maybe you’d like to get ready for the London games by watching movies based on the Olympics. Over the
years, approximately 40 English language entertainment-based and documentary movies have been made that feature the Olympics in some way.
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Here are the top 10 modern Olympic movies as listed by IGN (a multimedia website) 10. International Velvet 9. Prefontaine
8. The Cutting Edge 7. Blades of Glory 6. Without Limits 5. Personal Best
4. Cool Runnings 3. Munich
2. Chariots of Fire 1. Miracle
Others, including some old black and whites: Champions, Geordie, It Happened in Athens, Freedom’s Fury, 2008 Olympics: Michael Phelps, Out of Left Field. So, I’m hoping the Pollards get to go, and if they do, it will be my first time to check the Olympic equestrian schedules. You do it, too. One way to stay active mentally is to engage fully in the moment. Even if you’re not all that interested in sports, choose one or more sports and become interested. Read the sports news about Olympians. Check the TV schedules and follow a sport or two. Stay engaged in life! It does a mind and body good!
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It’s Never Too Late to Make Music!
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BY BARBARA BARNES
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n the 1960’s, on cross country road trips kids bounced unrestrained in the backseat; Coca-Cola and fries were consumed without fear of caffeine and cholesterol. With no air conditioning, hot wind blasted through the car, bringing with it the smell of backyard barbecues and pig farms. Compared to today’s sanitary road trip, it’s the difference between the Flintstones and Jetsons. In the drama of long family car trips, the scenery changes generation to generation but the characters are the same. Here’s what I mean: My parents pushed lessons of geography and geology on me and my two older sisters. Relentlessly clever, Dad subtly engaged me in learning. The kid . . . As we drove through a cut in the road, I’d hear him say, “Look how there are lines in the rocks. It’s called strata and that was layers of sand or mud millions of years ago.” It didn’t mean a thing to me. But when we stopped for a picnic lunch at a state park, there was (miraculously) a wall of strata. I remember digging at the layers of rock and discovering a fossil. Whether it really was one or not didn’t matter. Back at school, I told the class about the strata and how fossils are formed. Even tourist traps became learning opportunities. Each item became a lesson, a subtle education in geology, history or physics.
The parent . . . Years later, I was the parent trying to instill knowledge in my children during endless road trips. The constant barrage
of “Are we there yet?” and “Can we watch another video?” convinced me that I didn’t have that same magic possessed by my dad. I just didn’t know how to engage my kids in the finer points of rock formation. Or the Civil War. Responses to my words of wisdom were blank stares from the back seat. I’d try to make it fun: “Hey, did you know that Stonewall Jackson is buried over there, but his arm is buried miles away? And it has its own headstone!” No dialogue; just that stare. Then my kids grew up. As adults, they finally gave me the reward that I’d always sought. “Remember when we were on that trip to Disney and you told us about the salt marshes in Georgia? You told us that slaves worked in the rice fields there. After that, I was really interested in the Civil War. In fact, I always loved going to all those historical places.” I never knew. They never let on. So I’m the one who learned a lesson: Kids are good at hiding enthusiasm about learning. But even as they rolled their eyes and objected, something was sinking in. A clever parent can apply the same principles along any route. It takes some research and planning but the deposits in your child’s memory bank are priceless. The rest of the story . . . My story doesn’t end there. Now there is a grandchild. At age six, she already has her nose in electronics, chats away on the cell phone and feigns disdain for anything other than princesses, fairies and unicorns. But now I know better.
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• Inject NovoLog® Mix 70/30 under the skin (subcutaneously) of your stomach area, upper arms, buttocks or upper legs. NovoLog® Mix 70/30 may affect your blood sugar levels faster if you inject it under the skin of your stomach area. Never inject NovoLog® Mix 70/30 into a vein or into a muscle. • Change (rotate) injection sites within the area you choose with each dose. Do not inject into the exact same spot for each injection. • Read the instructions for use that come with your NovoLog® Mix 70/30. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any questions. Your healthcare provider should show you how to inject NovoLog® Mix 70/30 before you start using it. • NovoLog® Mix 70/30 comes in: • 10 mL vials for use with a syringe • 3 mL NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen® • If you take too much NovoLog® Mix 70/30, your blood sugar may fall too low (hypoglycemia). You can treat mild low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) by drinking or eating something sugary right away (fruit juice, sugar candies, or glucose tablets). It is important to treat low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) right away because it could get worse and you could pass out (loss of consciousness). • If you forget to take your dose of NovoLog® Mix 70/30, your blood sugar may go too high (hyperglycemia). If high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) is not treated it can lead to serious problems, like passing out (loss of consciousness), coma or even death. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for treating high blood sugar. Know your symptoms of high blood sugar which may include: • increased thirst • fruity smell on the breath • frequent urination • drowsiness • loss of appetite • a hard time breathing • high amounts of sugar and ketones in your urine • nausea, vomiting (throwing up) or stomach pain • Do not share needles, insulin pens or syringes with others. • Check your blood sugar levels. Ask your healthcare provider what your blood sugars should be and when you should check your blood sugar levels. Your insulin dosage may need to change because of: • illness • change in diet • stress • other medicines you take • change in physical activity or exercise See the end of this patient information for instructions about preparing and giving your injection. What should I consider while using NovoLog® Mix 70/30? • Alcohol. Drinking alcohol may affect your blood sugar when you take NovoLog® Mix 70/30. • Driving and operating machinery. You may have trouble paying attention or reacting if you have low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Be careful when you drive a car or operate machinery. Ask your healthcare provider if it is alright for you to drive if you often have: • low blood sugar • decreased or no warning signs of low blood sugar What are the possible side effects of NovoLog® Mix 70/30? NovoLog® Mix 70/30 may cause serious side effects, including: • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Symptoms of low blood sugar may include: • sweating • blurred vision • trouble concentrating or confusion • headache • hunger • shakiness • slurred speech • fast heart beat • tingling of lips and tongue • anxiety, irritability or mood changes • dizziness or lightheadedness
Very low blood sugar can cause you to pass out (loss of consciousness), seizures, and death. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to tell if you have low blood sugar and what to do if this happens while taking NovoLog® Mix 70/30. Know your symptoms of low blood sugar. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for treating low blood sugar. Talk to your healthcare provider if low blood sugar is a problem for you. Your dose of NovoLog® Mix 70/30 may need to be changed. • Low potassium in your blood (hypokalemia) • Reactions at the injection site (local allergic reaction). You may get redness, swelling, and itching at the injection site. If you keep having skin reactions or they are serious talk to your healthcare provider. • Serious allergic reaction (whole body reaction). Get medical help right away, if you have any of these symptoms of an allergic reaction: • a rash over your whole body • have trouble breathing • a fast heartbeat • sweating • feel faint The most common side effects of NovoLog® Mix 70/30 include: • Skin thickening or pits at the injection site (lipodystrophy). Change (rotate) where you inject your insulin to help to prevent these skin changes from happening. Do not inject insulin into this type of skin. • Weight gain • Swelling of your hands and feet • Vision changes These are not all of the possible side effects from NovoLog® Mix 70/30. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. What are the ingredients in NovoLog® Mix 70/30? • Active Ingredients in NovoLog® Mix 70/30: 70% insulin aspart protamine suspension and 30% insulin aspart injection (rDNA origin). • Inactive Ingredients in NovoLog® Mix 70/30: glycerol, phenol, metacresol, zinc, disodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, sodium chloride, protamine sulfate, water for injection, hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide. All NovoLog® Mix 70/30 vials and NovoLog® Mix 70/30 FlexPen® are latex free. Helpful information for people with diabetes is published by the American Diabetes Association, 1701 N Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311 and is available at www.diabetes.org. More detailed information is available upon request. Available by prescription only. For information about NovoLog® Mix 70/30 contact: Novo Nordisk Inc. 100 College Road West Princeton, New Jersey 08540 1-800-727-6500 www.novonordisk-us.com
Date of Issue: September 20, 2011 Version: 8 Novo Nordisk®, NovoLog®, and FlexPen® are registered trademarks of Novo Nordisk A/S. NovoLog® Mix 70/30 is covered by US Patent Nos. 5,547,930; 5,618,913; 5,834,422; 5,840,680; 5,866,538 and other patents pending. FlexPen® is covered by US Patent Nos. 6,582,404; 6,004,297; 6,235,004 and other patents pending. Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S DK-2880 Bagsvaerd, Denmark © 2002-2011 Novo Nordisk 1011-00005201-1 October 2011
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What If Your Man Wants To Do Something...“Crazy?” BY EVELYN MACKEY
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hy don’t you run—run away from him?” is a question Heather Ulrich hears often. Her husband Marshall Ulrich’s feats are impressive, even legendary. At age 57, Marshall Ulrich went 3,063 miles on foot, running about 60 miles a day for 52 days straight, from San Francisco to New York City. He broke a world record set by a man half his age and completed the third fastest trans-American crossing in history. Being married to a guy so driven and prone to extremes requires a strength of its own—a special brand of emotional endurance. Ulrich’s wife Heather not only puts up with this craziness but embraces it as an essential part of him. How? Why? Heather says, “Because his running doesn’t define all of who he is. There’s more to him than being a runner. The running helps make him who he is.”
Marshall met Heather late in life and says she taught him to love again after great personal tragedy and previous marriages. He credits her not only with helping him to become a better man, but also with being crucial to his completing his epic, record-setting transcontinental run. Ulrich also won the infamous Death Valley Badwater Ultramarathon an unparalleled four times and will run it for the 18th time this month with Heather as his chief support. Heather has some “how to” tips for women in a relationship with a “crazy” man who, like her husband, has an extreme life purpose: Let men be men. All of us need to express ourselves in unique ways, and for one man, it may be running across the U.S., while for another, it may be watching a show about Bigfoot. Respect that thing you think is silly or risky or even dangerous, as it can bring out the best in both of you. It isn’t anti-feminist to embrace the
dreams and aspirations of men who want to test their mettle, whether that’s in sport, business, finance or another classically male area of contest. This also applies to men who want to explore the arts and other creative pursuits. Men like to succeed; support them in it. Marshall and Heather Ulrich
Agree that this is a reciprocal arrangement, where both partners are committed to seeing the other become the fullest versions of themselves. If you can find it in your heart to encourage
him in something you’d otherwise ignore or even dismiss, he can do the same for you. Who knows what you might accomplish together? Copyrighted and One reason Heather Trademarked by DC Comics and Warner is such a supporter Brothers Pictures. of Marshall’s physical endeavors is that she joins him in his desire to raise funds for Religious Teachers Filippini, a group of sisters providing for children in Addis Abada, Ethiopia. The couple knows that the children provide perspective and give purpose to Marshall’s steps. Running On Empty: an Ultramarathoner’s Story of Love, Loss and a Record-Setting Run Across America, by Marshall Ulrich, is a love story and an inspirational look into the lives of a couple who have experienced more than most people can comprehend— and who insist that everyone is capable of much more than they may think. Superman is
...Or Retires and Drops the Extreme Lifestyle? BY GWEN ROLLINGS What happens when a Marine Infantry Officer with a black belt in karate, who completed 40,000 consecutive sit-ups to garner a world record for the U. S., who earned a Navy Cross, two Silver Stars, and Purple Hearts for his efforts in Viet Nam, who deployed from submarines in scuba operations, jumped HALO (High Altitude, Low Opening) from planes, competed in the JFK fifty-mile race and routinely commanded the most elite forces in the Marine Corps retires? It is hard to top a lifetime of extreme physical feats expected as part of your job description. For almost four decades, I lived with a man who went to work and jumped out of planes or rappelled from helicopters. When our children were small and heard their father talk about
what he had done that day, I think they thought he might change into a red suit with a cape and was faster than a speeding bullet and able to leap tall buildings at a single bound.
Gwen and Wayne Rollings
Retirement came and, like Clark Kent, he took off his suit (green not red) and began doing only what he wanted in this phase of his life: Working around the property, reading books he’d always wanted to read, working out at the fitness center, vol-
unteering – and spending time with his family. He was very agreeable to doing things I planned or suggested; however, I knew he would be just as content doing his own thing around the house. Like Lois Lane, I had trouble reconciling the before and after retirement husband. I was blindsided by the man I had lived with for decades. I thought I knew how he would respond in every situation. I didn’t. Six years later, I have five tips for wives who find their working-world Superman has turned into a real-life Clark Kent. • Discuss each person’s expectations of retirement (i.e. what do you want to do…bucket list?) and accept them. • Determine you are not joined at the hip and one person’s interests should not be “forced” on another all the time. • Decide one or two activity/interests you want to share with each other,
even if the other person is not jumping up and down with enthusiasm. Love seeks the welfare of others. • Dictate your own personal goals and dreams at this time in your life. It’s o.k. to be selfish with dreams. • Devote this season of your life to taking off the layers of doing what you’re expected to do or being who others think you should be and allow each other to live authentically who they want to be. I wonder what Lois Lane did with Superman after he retired? Gwen Rollings’ book Help, My Husband Retired is a humorous look at life when her husband turned the family decision-making over to her. The fun comes when he decides how he will go along with her decisions. It is available as an eBook on Amazon or at gwenrollings.com. Lifestyles After 50 • July 2012 • page 9
Create Your Own Watermelon Beach Bucket S
ummer just wouldn’t be the same without cool, refreshing watermelon.Whether you serve it sliced, grilled, chopped in salsa or with a cold dessert, this versatile fruit is sure to be a hit at any family picnic or cookout. Wow them with this creative recipe:
Materials needed:
1 watermelon—seeded or seedless Cutting board Kitchen and paring knives Green dry erase marker Large bowl and spoon Melon baller Beach theme cookie cutters
on its end. Be careful not to cut too deep into the white part of the rind—this would allow liquid to leak from the bottom of the carving.
3. Stand the watermelon on the cut end. With your dry erase marker, draw a line about 1/3 of the way down from the top, around the whole watermelon.
4. Pick a point on the line and find the corresponding point on the exact opposite side of the watermelon. From those points measure 1 inch to the right and to the left. Connect those points Watermelon Beach Bucket (as pictured on the cover) by drawing two parallel Instructions: lines across the top forming the shape of the handle. 1. Wash the watermelon under cool running water and pat dry. 5. Use the paring knife to cut along the lines, being careful to not break 2. Placing the watermelon on or crack the handle. For best results, its side, cut off the bottom end hold the paring knife like a pen, but ¼” – ½” so that it can stand flat
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only cut half way into the rind. Once you complete that first cut all the way around, then go back and cut the rest of the way through the rind. Doing the cut in two steps will ensure a cleaner line and smoother cuts. 6. Carefully remove the trimmed rind and flesh. Try to remove as much flesh as possible in large portions that can later be sliced and used with the cookie cutters.
7. Scoop out all of the remaining flesh from the base, trying to leave as much flesh intact. Remove it in larger pieces that can be used for making watermelon balls or bite-sized chunks. 8. Take your channel knife and carve a channel about 1”– 2” from the top edge, creating the rim of the bucket. 9. Take the large removed pieces and trim off rind. From the flesh, cut rectangles about ½ inch thick. Using beach-theme cookie cutters,
cut shapes from the watermelon. To create light colored shapes, you can use slices of honeydew melons or cut decorative pieces from the white part of the watermelon rind. Set aside and drain on paper towel. 10. With the remaining fruit, make either cubes or balls and drain. Toss with other cut fruit and berries and fill the bucket.
11. Decorate top of bucket with cut watermelon shapes and new, clean toys and shovels. Use light colored cake mix to resemble sand.
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10 Baby Boomer Inventions That Rocked the World
2. The Jarvik 7: Dr. Robert Jarvik (born 1946) was inspired to create the implantable artificial heart after his father needed surgery for an ailing heart. The Jarvik 7, the first such device to actually be implanted inside a human BY KATE FORGACH body, came long before surgical methods to transplant other human organs. enerations Y and Z may not 3. Apple II: Thirty-five years ago, quite see it this way yet, but baby boomers created and baby boomers have made the Earth marketed the Apple II a better place to live, thanks to many personal computer. The ground-breaking inventions. Those milestone included a born between 1946 and 1965 have sound card, color graphseen more meteoric changes than our ics, expansion slots and parents could ever have conceived. other features that made it Here’s a list of the top 10 baby the earliest version of a PC. boomer inventions that rocked our world—in no particular order. 4. The WWW: The software 1. DNA Fingerprinting: Where would language that allowed for the creation of Web pages and the CSI be without DNA fingerprinting, first browser was invented by Sir invented by Sir Alec Jeffreys (born Tim Berners-Lee (born 1955). 1950)? The Knight of the British Empire discovered sequences 5. Free Shipping: No roundup is within strands of DNA that vary complete without a look at modern from one person to the next in a consumerism. Jeff Bezos (born 1964) unique ridge pattern on fingertips. revolutionized internet e-retailing
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when he pioneered the concept of free shipping with Amazon. Today, consumers often abandon their online shopping carts if a merchant doesn’t offer this perk. 6. The Universal Serial Bus port: Better known as a USB, the device invented by Ajay Bhatt (born 1957) allows you to plug peripherals from printers to digital cameras into your computer as easily as plugging a lamp into the wall. 7. The Ethernet: Thank Robert Metcalfe (born 1946) and his ubiquitous invention for your ability to share documents, printers and connections to the Internet—roughly 250 million new Ethernet switch ports are shipped worldwide each year. 8. The Nanoscale Motor: A team led by Alex Zetti (born 1956) invented a motor that was just 500 nanometers across (roughly 300 times smaller than the diameter of a single human hair), meaning
increased computer speeds, performance of intricate surgeries and efficient generation of solar energy. 9. Synthetic Skin: Since the early 1980s, burn victims have sung the praises of Gail K. Naughton (born 1955) who invented a method of “tricking” cells into responding as if they were inside a human body. This discovery led to synthetic skin that temporarily covers burn wounds until the body is able to regenerate skin on its own (and now synthetic skin spun from spider silk). 10. Flex Foot Prosthesis: Van Phillips (born 1954) lost his left leg in a waterskiing accident. Unhappy with the clumsy artificial leg with which he was fitted, Phillips invented a limb based on the C-shape of a cheetah’s rear leg. The result was a flexible and strong artificial leg made of carbon graphite that allows users to jump and run. The author is a consumer specialist for Kinoli Inc. She is a Cooperative Extension specialist on senior issues.
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ccording to the Pew Internet and American Life Project, 45 percent of 70 to 75 year olds are now online. Seniors learning to use a computer have different needs and interests than other age groups and come to computers with a different knowledge base. That’s why The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Using Your Computer—for Seniors addresses the tools that interest seniors today. Using a task-oriented approach, seniors can:
• Set up and customize a computer • Set up and use email • Use Google Search and browse • Work with photos • Shop online • Use social networking • Play games, music and movies • Protect themselves and their computer online • Troubleshoot
The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Using Your Computer—for Seniors will simplify computer use for seniors looking to brush up on tech skills.
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he Department of Family and Aging Services held “Life is a Circus” Senior Spring Fling And Painting/ Craft Festival in June at the University Area Community Center. The event has been held every year for more than 30 years to showcase painting and craft achievements of the county’s seniors. Entertainment by the Suncoast Association of Chinese Americans added to free food, balloon hats, music and dancing made the day a great success. Lynn Norton, Director of Education at Arts Council of Hillsborough County awarded prizes as follows:
Marilyn Snell won Best in Show for her panda painting.
Craft division: Honorable Mention—Leo Banks; Award of Excellence—Mary May; Best in Show—Roberta Messer. In the painting division: Honorable Mention—Marie Schadt; Award of Excellence—Horace B. Spain; Best in Show—Marilyn Snell. The People’s Choice award went to Roberta Messer. To learn more about the Hillsborough County Aging Services, please call (813) 272-5040.
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Hawthorne Village Retirement Community Hawthorne Estates Independent Living Apartments The Estates is an intimate, elegant community for those 55 or better. We offer our tenants freedom, comfort, convenience and best of all, affordability.
For your safety, each elegant apartment is equipped with an emergency call system, smoke alarms, a complete sprinkler system, and a daily check-in system. Your spacious bathroom also includes many special safety features. At the Estates you will meet old friends and make new ones. We encourage participation in our recreational, social, and educational events to give our tenants the opportunity to enrich their lives, while respecting their desire for privacy. As the Estates Manager, I welcome you to come in for a tour of our lovely building. A variety of apartment styles are available on rental basis with no endowment fees. Let us help you simplify your lifestyle! We look forward to showing you all that we have to offer you here at Hawthorne Village.
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and rapidly acting treatment we have today for severe depression and other conditions. ECT is an approved medical treatment that involves using electricity to produce a brief seizure in a person under general anesthesia. The seizure usually lasts about a minute or less and body movement is very little because of a strong muscle relaxant medication which is given following the anesthetic drug. ECT is given two to three times per week, usually for 6 to 12 treatments. ECT is performed by medical physicians (a psychiatrist and an anesthesiologist), assisted by nurses and other medical staff. ECT is recommended when a severe clinical depression is not responding to other treatments (such as psychotherapy and medications), or when there is a need for a rapid response (such as when there is a high risk of suicide, or when the depression itself is threatening the health of the person). As such, ECT can be a life saving treatment.
Q: What are the benefits of ECT? A: ECT often quickly resolves the
symptoms of major depression, including depressed mood, lack of interest, appetite and weight distur-
bance, sleep disturbance, feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, loss of self esteem and thoughts of suicide. Remission (the likelihood of having complete resolution of symptoms), is reported to range from 70 to 90% with ECT. This is much more effective than any medication at present. ECT can also be used with conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease.
Q: What are the risks of ECT? A: The risks relate to the
anesthesia and to the seizure. Seizures can include difficulty with memory as well as temporary headache or muscle aching.
Q: When is ECT the right treatment? A: ECT is indicated for severe
clinical depression or bipolar disorder and other conditions. ECT is typically used when depression is very severe or has lasted a long time without improvement with psychotherapy and medications. Sometimes a change in medication dosage or in the medication itself will be effective, but when it is not, there may be a role for ECT. Older age also predicts better response to ECT.
Dr. Lisanby is a Geriatric Behavioral Science Expert at Duke University School of Medicine and a leader in the field of brain stimulation. Information from Duke University Medical School.
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Is Your Dog A Party Animal? BY SARAH STALNAKER, DVM
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f you search Google for vaccination guidelines for your furry friends you may come across varying opinions on which vaccinations are necessary. You should consult with your veterinarian about vaccines for your dog based on the pet’s age, breed, lifestyle and medical history. One vaccine that is sometimes overlooked by pet owners is the kennel cough vaccine. What is it, and should you have it administered to your dog?
Caring For Your Pet The medical name for kennel cough is infectious tracheobronchitis. The typical vaccine includes two components: the Parainfluenza virus and the Bordetella bronchiseptica bacteria, both of which can cause coughing and upper respiratory symptoms in dogs. The cough is typically a dry, nonpro-
ductive cough and many people describe it as sounding like a honk. Dogs that rarely leave their own backyard would be considered at very low risk for being exposed to kennel cough. This vaccination is recommended for dogs with lifestyles that bring them into close contact with other dogs. For example, dogs that are boarded, groomed professionally, attend doggie day care, compete in dog shows, participate in training classes, or even dogs who frequent the local dog park are candidates for this vaccination. If this lifestyle describes your dog, speak with your veterinarian about having your pet vaccinated every 6 to 12 months for Bordetella. The vaccine is administered as nose drops or as an injection. The intranasal vaccine is great for puppies because it does not require a booster. The
traditional injectable vaccine is better for dogs that are extremely wiggly or for those who do not like their face touched. It is better to vaccinate your dog a few weeks before they will come in contact with other dogs to allow the vaccine to reach its full potential in their body. When boarding your pet on short notice, request that the intranasal vaccine be given because it becomes effective faster than the injectable version. Even with proper vaccination, some dogs still develop kennel cough. This is because the vaccination does not provide protection against every type of respiratory virus and bacteria. If your vaccinated dog is exposed to kennel cough, symptoms are typically shorter and milder than those of non-vaccinated dogs. Make sure your socialite is protected against kennel cough through vaccination, and then let the fun begin!
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1. When senior cats are adopted, they seem to understand that they’ve been rescued, and are all the more thankful for it. 2. A senior cat’s personality has already developed, so you’ll know if he or she is a good fit for your family.
3. You can teach an old cat new tricks. They have the attention span and impulse control that makes them easier to train than their youthful counterparts. 4. A senior cat may very well already know basic household etiquette (like not attacking your feet at night) anyway!
5. Senior cats are often content to just relax in your company, unlike younger cats, who may get into mischief because they’re bored. 6. Senior cats often know that scratching posts (not furniture) are for scratching and toys (not hands or feet) are for biting.
7. Senior cats are some of the hardest to find homes for—so when you adopt a senior cat, you’re truly saving a life. Lifestyles After 50 • July 2012 • page 15
Summer Foot Care Tips
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BY DR. BONNIE SANCHEZ, DPM Board Certified ABPOPPM.
Savannah Court is an elegant yet comfortable community offering 24-hour access to a well trained and friendly staff. The private or semi-private spacious suites offer sun filled windows, kitchenettes and full private baths.
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The Healthy Geezer: How Common Is Back Pain?
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may not properly support the spine. If you’re sedentary most of the time and . Have you ever thrown your back then exert yourself on rare occasions, out? I hear an awful lot of geeyou are more likely to injure your back zers complain about their backs. than someone who exercises daily. How common is back pain? If you’re carrying a big belly, you put added stress on the muscles in your low A: Yes, I’ve had back problems most back and are a candidate for agony. of my adult life and I know how debiliSome back pain, including disc distating they are. When I was 30, I put ease, may spring from your genes. Race myself in bed for a week by carrying can have an influence, too. Africanheavy stacks of newspapers to the curb. American women, for example, are two Back problems have been a recurring to three times more likely than white problem in the decades since then. women to develop spondylolisthesis, a The first attack of low back pain condition in which a bone—vertebra— usually happens to people between of the lower spine slips out of place. the ages of 30 and 40. Back pain Your job can be a major influence becomes more common with age. on back health. If your work requires Back pain is very common. It affects heavy lifting or sitting all day, you risk about 8 out of 10 people. This affliction hurting your back. Many sanitation men incapacitates so many people and and writers suffer from back troubles. the subject is so extensive that I’m Once again, cigarette smoking is a going to do a three-part series on back health hazard. While smoking doesn’t pain. This first one is about causes. cause back pain directly, it increases ATW_50069_45318_10x4.75:ATW-50069_10x4.75 6/22/12 1:37 PMsciatica, Page 1a your risk of developing Back pain is more common among pain that runs down the back of people who are not physically fit. your leg from spinal-disc pressure Weak back and abdominal muscles
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on a nerve. Smoking can block the body’s ability to deliver nutrients to the discs of the lower back. Mechanical problems can cause back pain. Perhaps the most common mechanical cause of back pain is disc degeneration. The cushioning discs between the vertebrae of the spine break down with age. If there is stress on these compromised discs, they press against spinal nerves and you may experience what feels like a toothache in a buttock. At almost any age, an injury can force these discs to bulge or rupture causing the same kind of pain. Spine injuries such as sprains and fractures can cause either short-lived or chronic pain. Fractured vertebrae are often the result of osteoporosis, a condition that causes weak, porous bones. Many medical problems can cause back pain. They include scoliosis, which causes curvature of the spine; various forms of arthritis, and spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column that puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.
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cry.” From now on, continue to pass the tissue when your ill loved one starts to tear up, but don’t pressure him to stop sobbing. Tears are a natural release for emotions ranging from anger to sadness to fear, and can be very therapeutic. “The best thing you can do for someone who is crying is to simply be present, and listen if the person wants to speak,” St. John advises. “It may go against your nature, but refrain from interrupting with supportive statements—you can make those after the crying spell is over. At this point, your presence is the crucial thing. Don’t be embarrassed to show emotion yourself, either; crying can also be beneficial for you. And after the tears are dried, encourage your loved one to talk about his feelings… unless, of course, he doesn’t want to.”
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Armistice The Korean War was fought from June 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953. It was a war between the Republic of Korea (supported primarily by the U.S., with contributions from allied nations under the aegis of the United Nations) and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (supported by the People’s Republic of China, with material and aid from Russia).
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The on again, off again armistice negotiations continued from July 1953 to November 1954, first at Kaesong (southern North Korea), then relocated at Panmunjom. A major, problematic negotiation point was prisoner of war repatriation. In the final armistice agreement, signed on July 27, 1953, a Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission was set up to handle the matter. The armistice resulted in the establishment of Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which has been patrolled ever since. The war is considered to have ended at this point, even though there was no peace treaty, After the war, Operation Glory (July–November 1954) was conducted to allow combatant countries to exchange their dead. Thanks to those who served during the Korean War, the Republic of Korea stands today as a powerful example of democracy and freedom and a beacon for other emerging nations around the globe. The world and this nation owe Korean War Veterans an unrepayable debt for their service. To RSVP for the Arlington event, please visit koreanwar.defense.gov or contact koreanwar@conus.army.mil.
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suffers irreparable damage in an accident or a natural disaster, Medicare should cover a new piece of equipment with proof of the damage or theft. “Replacement” refers to the replacement of one item with an identical or nearly identical item (for example, one manual wheelchair for another, not to switch from a manual wheelchair to an electric wheelchair or a motorized scooter). —Marci
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She Shops There? Yes, Consignment Shopping Is Here To Stay! BY EVELYN MACKEY
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nterior designers do it. Executives’ wives do it. Teachers do it. And so do thousands of other savvy consumers. Shop consignment, that is. Sarasota hardly seems like a handme-down town, but the number of consignment shops popping up tells another story. It seems more and more people are going for seconds, buying resale rather than retail. It may be the clothing or accessories they’re after, perhaps even furniture. With consignment shopping, it could also be the fun of the chase—the thrill of the bargain. “In consignment shops,” says savvy shopper and retired teacher, Julie Stephens, “it’s like finding gold at the end of the rainbow. They’re about the unexpected find as well as the needed item.” Consignment stores differ from thrift stores. Items in a thrift store are donated items and the owner of the goods relinquishes all rights to them.
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In a consignment shop, the person with unwanted items pays the shop owner a portion of the proceeds from the sale in return for having a place and staff to get them sold. Payment is not made until and unless the item sells. A contract typically allows the shop owner to lower the price at designated intervals before the item is either reclaimed by its owner or the seller can dispose of the item at her discretion. The shop owner earns a commission by selling clients’ clothing, furniture, shoes or accessories. In other words, they split the profit. Typically the store sets the price, although with furniture items the store will take the owners’ decision into consideration. Because consignment shops are locally owned, profits from each store stay in the community. (Most thrift stores are owned by organizations where the money goes to a charity’s coffers, and the profits may or may not be used in the local community.)
Most shoppers find consignment shops are a way to wear quality clothing or accessories at a fraction of the original price. Consignment shop owners are selective about the merchandise they take—no rips, no stains, no long-out-of-date items allowed. The consignment shopper knows that quality apparel and home furnishings outlast cheap brands. Quality clothing fits better and almost always looks better. So what if someone has worn it a few times? If it’s in mint condition, who’s to know? In furniture, think of consignment shops as the perfect place to look for the oddball item, the unique find which gives pizzazz to your home. And if the desk you need is in the store too, all the better.
Here are tips for first-rate consignment shopping: • Choose the neighborhood—a higher income area will typically have higher quality merchandise on consignment. • Shop seasonally. Due to limited space and high turnover, shops won’t have out-of-season items. • Carry a list of what you need or want—if you can’t use an item, it doesn’t matter if it is a bargain price. • Take your time—your perfect item may be there, but you have to go through the racks and check the corners. • Try clothing on—consignment sales are usually final. Are there disadvantages to consignment shopping? The biggest disadvantage is that consignment shopping may be addictive. Today, that designer piece might be in a shop waiting for me. I just have to go check!
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hile you can’t do much about the global price of oil, you can take steps to reduce pain at the pump. With current gas prices on the rise, you may be tempted to trade in your car for a scooter—or resort to pedaling your way to work. Before you make any drastic financial or lifestyle sacrifices, consider these tips provided by the Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov and gasbuddy.com.
Retirement Living 1. Slow down. As a general rule, every 5 mph you drive above 60 mph is like paying an extra 30 cents per gallon of gas.
2. Be gentle. Avoid jack-rabbit starts and sudden stops, which can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent on the highway and by five percent around town.
3. Lighten your load. Each 100 pounds of extra weight can reduce fuel efficiency by up to two percent.
4. Scout out cheap gas. Avoid gas stations in affluent areas and near major freeway exits. Also, avoid service stations with on-site auto repair shops, which often charge more for gas. 5. Skip traditional gas stations. Check prices at wholesale clubs, grocery stores or department stores with gas stations onsite often sell gas at discounted prices and may offer credit for in-store purchases when you fill up with gas.
6. Keep your older car in shape. While traditional tune ups are becoming a thing of the past for newer vehicles, older cars with worn spark plugs, low transmission fluid and dragging brakes can suck your gas
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The Law And You Response: A guardianship is a relatively expensive and complicated legal procedure in which the court gives a person, called a guardian, the legal authority to oversee the welfare of and/or control of the property of an incapacitated individual. A guardian is a fiduciary with the legal duty to act only for the benefit of the incapacitated
person. In your case, either one of your children has equal priority under the law to be considered by the Court for appointment as your guardian. You can easily avoid the possibility that your son might be selected by the court to serve as your guardian by executing a simple legal document known as a Preneed Guardian Declaration in which you could select your daughter to serve as your guardian should the need arise. I would also recommend that you select one or more successor guardians in case your daughter cannot serve for any reason. By executing a Preneed Guardian Declaration, you can insure that your son will not have the opportunity to even be considered by the court for appointment as your guardian. However, your question actually begs a much bigger question: how can you avoid an expensive and complicated guardianship in the first place? The easiest thing to do is to execute a Designation of Health Care Surrogate and a Durable Power of Attorney. In these legal documents you can appoint a
person, such as your daughter, who will have authority to make medical/custodial decisions and financial decisions should you become incapacitated, thus avoiding the need, in most cases, for a legal guardianship. Again, I recommend selection of successor surrogates and agents should your daughter fail to serve in these capacities for any reason.
Mr. Mumbauer, a fifth generation Floridian, has maintained a law practice in Brandon, Florida since 1980 with emphasis on estate planning. He takes special pride in representing the senior community by maintaining a sensitive and practical approach to problem solving. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and is a participating attorney in the AARP Legal Services Network. He is also a Mentor in probate law and has been qualified by the Second District Court of Appeal in Florida as an expert witness in matters involving the drafting of wills. Mr. Mumbauer’s Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating for Legal Ability is 4.4 out of 5 Distinguished and his Martindale-Hubbell Client Review Rating is 5 out of 5 Preeminent. His articles are based on general principles of law and are not intended to apply to individual circumstances.
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In a trust, the provisions that are most commonly amended are as follows:
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Adventure and Affordable Travel Can Go Hand in Hand BY JANICE DOYLE
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Friendship Force visitors from Indonesia meet their hosts in Hartwell, Georgia, USA.
Try a hospitality club Single or married, hospitality clubs offer bed and breakfast for under $25 per night to members who love meeting new people. Evergreen Hospitality Club is open to individuals over 50 who pool their guest rooms with over 2,500 other members in the U.S. and Canada to make traveling as simple as staying with friends you haven’t yet met.
Travel Here’s how it works. I have one or two guest rooms which I offer to other club members who may be planning to be in the area. Or, when I travel to New York or Missouri, I find a club member with lodging available in their home for a night or two when I need it. Contacts are found on an internet site or print directory followed by email and phone conversations between guests and hosts. This is no drop-in unannounced arrangement. Guests make contact and arrange accommodations ahead Lifestyles After 50 • July 2012 • page 26
of time directly with their hosts. Some hosts and guests are busy retirees; others are still working. Members might be marathoners, quilters, volunteers, photographers, bird watchers, teachers, accountants, etc.—active people! Guests are expected to be selfsufficient, reasonable and considerate by planning outside activity during the day so hosts can carry on with their normal routines. However, guests and hosts often enjoy day-trip outings or dinner out together. I’ve had a number of Evergreen members in my home, strangers who became friends. I once told a couple that I knew I’d be home from work late the day they would arrive. I also told them where they would find the key to let themselves in. They did and were napping when I arrived. We had a delightful dinner together and the next day they attended a grandson’s college graduation. For the solo traveler, hospitality clubs are a joy because someone is anticipating their arrival at the end of a day of travel. Evenings are spent in safe and companionable ways, rather than in the isolation of a hotel room. Home-stay advantages: extremely low costs, insider’s view of the area, new friendships; breakfast included. Hosts and amenities are screened. Disadvantages: Additional planning and sticking at least reasonably close to your schedule; two-night limit for stay. There is always possible awkwardness between host and guest, night owl vs. early riser issues, etc.
Evergreen Club Membership is $75/ year. Gratuity paid to host: $10/single (one person/ 1 room). $15/double (2 people/ 1 room). Evergreenclub.com. Other hospitality clubs: Wayside Hospitality Club: Christian club for age 50 and older (statement of faith required) at gowayside.com. The Friendship Force: Formed by President Carter in 1977; organizes one-week stays in over 40 countries for cultural exchange. thefriendshipforce.org.
Monastery in the village of St. Lambrecht, Styria, Austria.
. . . Or maybe a monastery For a quiet adventure, consider staying at a monastery or convent. They are cheaper than hotels and very peaceful and clean. Monasteries that offer lodging are active religious communities, often in historical buildings. Some require attendance at religious services but many do not. Of course they expect guests to respect the faith of the monastery residents. Two books, Good Night and God Bless, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 by Trish Clark, provide details of guest rooms and amenities in hundreds of religious establishments in France, Italy, Austria, the United Kingdom,
Ireland and the Czech Republic. She says, “The sheer variety of facilities available makes staying in these welcoming guesthouses an attractive alternative. They provide cheap, safe and clean accommodation, and many are in stunning locations.” See her website at goodnightandgodbless.com. Italy alone is dotted with monasteries and convents and they are an excellent option for good-value accommodation, particularly in Rome where some of the buildings are located in central positions. For more information, see monasterystays. com, which is a well-organized online booking center for 320 Italian monastery and convent stays.
. . . Or a home exchange Maybe you dream of spending a month in Ireland or South Africa. Home exchangers trade their homes, conominiums or apartments at a time that is convenient to both parties. There are many options and locations available, including a luxury yacht in the Caribbean, a villa in Italy or maybe an RV in Oregon. Try homeexchange.com which deals in over 50,000 home swaps a year. A reminder Keep in good communication with hosts (or guests) before your trip as the best precaution against unfortunate experiences, cancellations, plan changes, etc. It really all depends on you and your personality. If you love having people in your home and can adapt to other people well, join a hospitality club. If old European lodging appeals to you, you’ll gain your blessing in a monastery. And if privacy and anonymity are important, you’ll be happier in a hotel.
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• Take a lanyard with a plastic pouch for carrying your door key card on the ship. If you’re going ashore with your wallet, wrap a rubber band around it to keep it from falling out of your pocket. • Pre-address stick-on labels for postcards to the folks back home and you won’t have to carry along a bulky address book. • Print cards with your name, address, phone number and email address to share with new friends. • A nylon tote bag that folds compactly into its own pocket can be used as a beach bag during your cruise and as an extra carry-on for your return home with fragile souvenirs.
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octors at Presbyterian Hospital/ Columbia University Medical Center advise everyone to protect their eyes from overexposure to harmful UV rays. They offer a five-point checklist to help you choose the best sun protection for your eyes during the summer and all year round: • Check the UV protection level. UV and sunglass protection is recommended year-round, and they should also be used during daylight hours. Even on cloudy days the UV index can be dangerously high. Your sunglasses should provide more than 95 percent UV protection and ideally 100 percent (sometimes labeled as UV400 on the glasses).
• Check the lens tint. Most people believe that darker sunglasses provide better protection against the sun, but
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Just in case it happens to be a really useful clue, we should point out that East’s 1NT showed 15-17 HCP. The defense cashes three Hearts, then East shifts to the ♦A followed by a low Diamond. How do you play the trump suit? All things being equal, you would play a Spade over to the King, and
Voyage Of Discovery then finesse the Jack on the way back. This might seem even more appealing when you remember that East opened 1NT and therefore has most of the missing HCP. But remember also that East has already shown up with ♥AKQ and ♦A. That’s 13 HCP. So you can see that if East has the ♣A that gives him 17 HCP and no room for the ♠Q … and if East does not have the ♣A then he must have the ♠Q for his 1NT opening. What’s needed here is a socalled “discovery play” before tackling trumps. After winning the Diamond return, you play the ♣K in order to smoke out the Ace. When East shows up with that card, he’s up to his maximum quota of 17 HCP, and now it’s a certainty that West has the ♠Q. That being the case, you ruff East’s Club return and take an immediate finesse of the ♠9! The ♠K is now cashed, then back to hand with a Club ruff (fortunately there is no overruff from West). The remaining trump is extracted and it’s 8 tricks for those who did some counting and discovering! Visit acbl.org for more about the fascinating game of bridge or email marketing@acbl.org. To find a bridge club in Florida, go to district9acbl.org/D9Clubsmap.htm. Bridge article provided courtesy of St. Petersburg Bridge Club: www.stpetebridge.org.
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In its place, they have 9/5 and 8/6 Some buying tips: For visual guidance in measuring Jacks-or-better machines. Between the • Consider the door itself. Solid wood two, and selecting doorknobs, see “how which one is better? David W. to doors can take heavier, high-end order” at doorknobdiscountcenter.com. As mentioned often in this column, the numbers used to identify Jacksor-better video poker games usually Good news, Vicky...well, sort of. refer to the payoffs for full houses and The loss of flesh and blood dabbing spotseniors is your gain, to aa pet point. who have areThe more likelyflushes. A 9/5 machine pays 9-for-1 for a full house and 5-for-1 on a flush. house edge on video keno is much to talk about life in the present. Non-pet An 8/6 machine would be eight for lower than onlikely a livetokeno owners arethat more talkgame. about the past. Live, 28 percent, Petsit’s areapproximately considered valuable as treatmentthe full house and six for a flush. 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