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Boomers and Seniors, America Is Listening Dear Readers,

was known as “The Great Conciliator,” and he talked at length about how politics had changed over the years and olitics have been how a dialogue between the parties is on my mind a more important than ever. He emphalot lately. It’s an sized that relationships are the key to unusual subject for decision making and compromise. me to tackle—not only because of Tracie Schmidt, It struck a note with me. My parents are Democrats and most of my friends its controversial Editor here are Republicans. My relationships nature—but because I suffer somewhat from my generation’s with them have given me the opportudistrust or complacency when it comes nity to listen to and gain wisdom from to being active in our local and national both sides, as well as to better understand their passions about deeply held government. There are times when it ideals. My opinions have been swayed feels as though we are participating in on more than one occasion. But the line a system that has become broken or between a passionate defense of one’s corrupt, or an environment where one voice would never be heard or counted. beliefs and a dissolution into enmity Ironically enough, those are the times and closed-mindedness can be a thin one. When it gets to the point where when participation, rather than despair we can no longer have a dialogue with or cynicism, is most needed. Things each other, or when we dehumanize do not get better if we do not act. Midterm elections are coming up this or discount another because our views differ, something is wrong. Nov. 4. Congressional and local govIt led me to this conclusion: When did ernment seats are up for grabs. These elections affect us and our communities our perception of strength as a nation involve a dogged, uncompromising much more directly than a presidential adherence to one side or the other, election. Yet, only about 40 percent rather than a meaningful exchange of those eligible to vote actually go of ideas? We are a country founded to the polls in midterm elections, on freedom and diversity and, as a according to Pew Research Center. result, can never be satisfied with or It’s a chance to make our voices governed by only one way of thinking. heard. Boomers, who were once the When did politicians forget that we most populous voice in politics, are are stronger when we collaborate? about to be outnumbered by MillenEven founding father John nials as they come into voting age. Adams had this to say: So now is the time to think about the future you want to create and the “There is nothing which I dread people you want making the decisions. so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged The Great Conciliator under its leader, and concerting Sam Hatcher, one of the board measures in opposition to each other. members of News Connection USA, This, in my humble apprehension, is to Inc., sent in a story about a meeting be dreaded as the greatest political with the late Senator Howard Baker in Tennessee. Among his peers, Baker evil under our Constitution.”

From what I remember from the history books, when the Constitution was drafted, both parties left unsatisfied. It was uncomfortable work, but compromise was always about progress toward a mutual goal that was ultimately more important than getting everything you wanted. Maybe, to truly have a dialogue with each other, we have to be willing to step out of our comfort zones. On aging in America The last of the boomers turned 50 this year, which means that a large percent of the U.S. population is now 50 or older. The market has been listening. Look for more retirement communities structured like villages with customized housing, convenient access to medical centers, shopping, dining, entertainment and social activities, and varying levels of assistance depending on your needs. Stores are starting to cater products to an over-50 market and changing the way retail centers are laid out. Area Agencies on Aging are holding meetings so citizens can see and discuss how money is being spent on resources for seniors. While new hospital and community health centers are being designed with elder patients in mind, health care is still undergoing revisions and the Older Americans Act is up for renewal, making the future of federal programs that provide social, nutritional, financial and legal services for aging adults in need uncertain. In this issue you’ll find ideas on how to become more involved in your local government, if you are so inclined. America is listening— what do you want to say?

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Boomer Power—Your Vote Counts! BY TRACIE SCHMIDT

icture a room with ten voters in it. Four of them are baby boomers —people who came of voting age around the time of Kennedy’s assassination, the height of the Vietnam war, Woodstock and the hippie era, or later during Reagan’s election and the Iranian hostage crisis. Until recently, boomers have been the most populous generation in America, and since the 1970’s, they’ve been the largest and most influential voice in the political arena by numbers alone. Also occupying this room is one innovative Gen X’er and one member of the Silent Generation—someone who has seen the Great Depression and World War II and lived to tell the tale. The remaining four people roam the room in college gear or business suits, absorbed in smart devices. These are the Millennials—kids of baby boomers. While they are less civically engaged than their boomer parents, according to a survey by the National Conference on Citizenship (NCOC), they surpass boomers in number by almost 10 million. And as more of them hit voting age, the political scales may start to tip in their favor. This room is a rough model of America’s voting pool as it stands today. Ask this group of ten people to take a vote, and more than half of the folks who submit their opinion will be over 45. This is the first time this has ever happened. Mature voices have the greatest say on issues that will affect how the nation ages as a whole. For now, boomers still have the power, and they can use it to improve their future.

How to use that power

#1: Know your benefits and familiarize yourself with local resources.

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maintain our quality of life as we age. Some of you may take advantage of these programs already—Medicare being one of the most prominent. But there are other resources available to us as well. Here are a few examples from the National Council on Aging (NCOA): • The Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS, or Extra Help) helps people with limited incomes and resources pay for their Medicare prescription drug costs. • Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) help beneficiaries afford Medicare premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments for their inpatient and outpatient health care. • Medicaid pays for a broad range of medical services for poor seniors, younger adults living with disabilities, and children and their family caregivers. • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is the primary income support program for the poorest aged, blind, or disabled Americans who have either no other income or very low income and resources. • The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly Food Stamps) provides credits on electronic cards that enable recipients to buy nutritious food at participating stores. • The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides grants to states to assist qualified individuals with their home heating and cooling costs, ensuring that lowincome people do not have to choose between paying their energy bills and buying food or other basic necessities.

Local programs are available as well: Meals on Wheels (mowaa.org) provides nutritious meals to homebound citizens; SHINE (floridashine.org) can offer counseling and help with Medicare enrollment (from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7) and other issues; Ombudsmen (elderaffairs. state.fl.us) advocates for the rights of senior citizens, and Area Agencies on Aging (agingflorida.com) can also offer counseling and aid to seniors in need. If you want to learn more about the benefits available to you, and which ones you qualify for, NCOA offers a helpful resource at BenefitsCheckUp.org.

#2: Stay educated on how those benefits may change.

Benefits and programs can change yearly depending on available funding and the current political environment. For example, the Older Americans Act (OAA), which is responsible for funding many of the programs that support housing, food, health, job training and community centers for aging adults, is up for renewal and is at risk of being discontinued. These programs increase the independence and wellbeing of aging Americans and, in so doing, help reduce the health care costs associated with a decline in quality of life. Funding for the act has remained relatively stagnant: $1.80 billion in 2004 to $1.88 billion in 2014, according to a report by AARP. At this rate, it hasn’t been able to keep up with inflation or the increase in the population of citizens turning 60 over the past ten years. Organizations that advocate for older Americans are encouraging Congress to renew the OAA, and they need all the support they can get.

#3 Make your voice heard

Americans are getting ready to vote in midterm elections this Nov. 4. All the seats in the United States House of Representatives and the Senate will be contested, along with 38 state and territorial governorships. The political landscape is changing, and issues on the table going forward range from the Keystone XL pipeline to the Affordable Care Act. But issues that affect a growing aging population on local levels— everything from senior employment, adult protective services, home care, caregiver support, medical access and transportation—may become more

important than the larger issues in the years ahead. If you are a boomer or senior who sees a need in your community, you can help by attending town hall meetings and area agency on aging meetings, or by petitioning state and local governments. NCOA (ncoa.org) offers a few tips to help influence your members of Congress: • Write letters-to-the-editor about issues. Members of Congress always read the letters in their hometown newspapers. Keep your letter concise, approximately 150 words. • Go to town hall meetings that your members of Congress hold and ask questions about senior issues. Or make an appointment to meet with your member of Congress in the local office. Tell about the potential impact locally of proposed legislation (positive or negative), or tell about the ways that funding shortfalls have hurt the local service deliverers. • If you are a member of a senior service group, invite your members of Congress to your organization. If one accepts, you can show off your work, but also ask some direct questions about what they are doing in Congress that supports your work. • Build relationships with Congressional staff who work in the state or local offices (District Offices). They represent the member of Congress at local meetings and events, and serve as caseworkers to help constituents with federal programs and benefits. Write them a letter or invite them to regular meetings and events on your calendar, and let them know how you can help them serve the community. • Share information and ideas with others in your community who care about aging issues, perhaps starting or contributing to a list-serve on senior issues. • Remember, you are building a relationship that may last for years, and that puts you in a valued position where a member of Congress trusts you and may seek out your help or opinion. Keep the lines of communication open and well used. Boomers do have the power, and your vote and opinion count more than ever!

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eople sometimes consider being buried at sea as their final deployment,” said HM2 Cader Brown, who is in charge of the U.S. Navy’s Burial at Sea office in Mayport, Florida. “It is also a way someone expresses how huge a part the military was in their life.” Five U.S. Navy bases are points of embarkation for Burial at Sea, which means the final disposition of remains and the committal ceremony performed while the ship is deployed. Brown said a participating ship carries cremains for 20 people at a time. The cremains may be spread on the water or put into the water in a biodegradable container, according to the family’s wishes. Only San Diego and Norfolk hold Burial at Sea for casketed remains. Most people think a burial at sea is something that happens only in the movies, but it’s an honored choice still widely used today. The Mayport office takes care of about 220 burials at sea per year.

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A Burial at Sea On board the ship, a chaplain, the commanding officer or an officer designated by him/her follows an ordered service that includes the ship being stopped if practicable. The word is passed through the ship: “All hands bury the dead.” As the assemblage stands at Parade Rest, scripture and prayer are read. These are followed by Attention and the actual committal of the deceased to

the sea. Three volleys are fired, Taps is played and the ship resumes its course and speed at the last note of Taps. While anyone can have their remains buried at sea by private companies, burial at sea from a U.S. military vessel is limited to active-duty members of the uniformed services, retirees and veterans who were honorably discharged as well as dependent family members of active-duty personnel, retirees and veterans of the uniformed services. The tradition of burial at sea is an ancient one out of necessity. People died for many reasons while ships were at sea for long journeys. In earlier times, the body was sewn into a weighted shroud, usually sailcloth, and sent over the side. Many burials at sea took place as recently as World War II when naval forces operated at sea for weeks and months at a time. Since World War II many service members, veterans, and family members have chosen to be buried at sea. Family members are not allowed to attend a committal service for a loved one on board a military vessel. The commanding officer of the ship will send the family a personal letter describing the exact date and time of the ceremony, the burial flag, pictures or videotape of the ceremony and a chart showing the longitude and latitude where the service was performed. HM2 Brown was a Marine who lost several friends in Afghanistan. He said, “I can relate to families who have lost loved ones. I give each family very personal care.”

More information After the death of the individual for whom the request for Burial at Sea is being made, the Person Authorized to Direct Disposition (PADD) should print out and complete the Burial at Sea Request Form found online at www. mil.navy.questions.burialatsea.html. Several supporting documents must accompany this request. The Mayport Burial at Sea office is at 904-270-4285.

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a Medicare Advantage plan that offers prescription drug coverage. Those who do not have Medicaid do not receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or do not have a Medicare Savings Program (MSP) will not automatically get Extra Help. In such situations, people with limited finances can still apply for Extra Help by completing an Extra Help application. To apply for Extra Help, visit https://secure.ssa.gov/i1020/start. You can also apply for Extra Help by calling the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 or by going in-person to their local Social Security office. —Marci

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transportation, nutrition services, and home care for the elderly were just a few of the topics under discussion. Ranking and order of need is complex, taking funding formulas into account and the input of providers’ needs. “Transportation is always at the top of list,” explains Maureen Kelly, president and CEO of WCFAAA. Rounding out the top three needs for services are livable communities and Maureen Kelly, President & CEO of WCFAAA, retired healthcare, says Kelly. last month after nearly 30 years with the agency. “Baby boomers are going to have to educate themselves invites public comment alongside and decide how they want to live input of service providers lobbying out this last third of their lives,” for the resources to keep their doors says Kelly. “What will it be like? open and meet the needs of seniors. Where will it take place? Can you Recent public hearings held in afford it? Hard questions like ‘will I Manatee and Sebring drew small gatherings, about 40 persons in Sebring be financially capable?’ will have to be answered. It all ties together.” and 15 in Manatee, mostly providers While funding relies heavily on forthat rely on funding from the agency, mulas set in place by state and federal from county units to Meals on Wheels policy, it matters who defines need and PLUS in Manatee. Adult day care,

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ou’ve invested a lot of time, effort and emotional energy in your relationship. Things are good, and you think you’ve found “the one”—that marriage-worthy person you’re prepared to spend the rest of your life with for better or for worse. But, before you say “I do” to a commitment that will last the rest of your life, first determine if you and your mate are compatible in key areas proven to foster happy, healthy marriages that go the distance.

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of you may be an extravert, and the other an introvert. One a Type A and the other more passive. While these glaring differences may lead to conflict at times, these opposing temperaments often bring balance. If you are the Yin to your mate’s Yang or vice versa, you will better your chances of achieving a harmonious relationship. But, bear in mind these differing character traits should serve to create a well-rounded whole relationship. Beware if your respective tendencies are just too different to ever make the puzzle pieces fit.

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don’t have to be exactly the same (let’s face it, that would be boring), you do need to have congruent core morals and values. These shape expectations and direction and are essential ingredients of a resilient marriage. Are you on the same pathway in terms of wants, needs and desires or are you headed down opposite roads?

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must be based upon a solid friendship that can stand the test of time. You genuinely enjoy each other’s company and prefer to spend time together rather than alone or with others. You should like the person as much as you love them. Respect, admiration and honor are enduring traits that remain even as passion ebbs and flows over time. Can you truly say that your mate is your best friend? Would your partner say that about you? This simple seven-item checklist can help you determine if your relationship has happy marriage potential for the long haul. Just like any other type of investment, it’s always wise to conduct a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) to

love is NOT all you need. Effort and work are necessary to cultivate a strong and satisfying relationship for the long term. With respect to relationships, committing to always fine-tuning and bettering it is the glue that holds it all together. If your partner is not engaged in making the effort now, it is unlikely to change once you are married. In fact, the lack of effort and engagement could get even worse as complacency sets in.

4. You are able to speak your partner’s “love language.”

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resolution in a healthy and productive manner. Marital life is filled with bumps, twists and turns, so having a partner that works well with you to work through conflict minimizes the stress on the relationship. This certainly doesn’t mean you can or should enter marriage with the intent to change the other person, and don’t change who YOU are simply to keep the peace. The key is to be true to yourself while learning when and how to compromise so that you can effectively work through problems without one or the other feeling resentful. If this isn’t possible now, take pause.

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When two people with different dialects try to communicate, it is often confusing, frustrating and downright futile. The same holds true in a marriage where each partner has their own “love language”—those romantic, sexual and emotional needs that make each individual feel fulfilled. Is your mate taking the time to learn and speak your love language, and are you interested in speaking theirs—or is such emotional gratification already being lost in translation?

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4 Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep

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to stay asleep, make sure to eat four or five hours before bedtime. Heavy meals, or meals high in fat, (think cheese, processed meats or fried foods) take time and effort for the body to digest. The resulting discomfort can lead to interrupted sleep. If you have to eat a late-night meal, make sure the menu includes fiber and easy-to-digest lean protein.

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1. Skip the Dessert: If you do indulge in dessert, make sure it’s at least two hours before you go to bed. Sweets can cause blood sugar levels to spike and then crash as your body releases insulin. These rapid blood sugar fluctuations can make it difficult to stay asleep. Give your body time to regulate blood sugar levels before hitting the pillow for sweet dreams.

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hat thing that goes bump in the night? Chances are it’s your stomach. If you find yourself waking up more than once in the wee hours, try these four tips for longer, more restful sleep:

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includes tomato products, curry, hot sauce or peppers, you might be in for a long night. Make sure to give yourself at least three hours upright—sitting or standing—to let a spicy dish settle to avoid heartburn. If you must sleep, keep an antacid on hand and use pillows to prop yourself up to ease symptoms.

sleep’s greatest nemesis—even more so because it pops up in everything from soft drinks to chocolate. If you rely on coffee to get you through the day, drink your last cup before 2 p.m., as caffeine can linger in your system for four to six hours. If a hot drink helps you get to sleep, try decaf herbal tea.

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Medical Marijuana: What’s Your Vote?

he Florida Right to Medical Marijuana Initiative, Amendment 2 is on the Nov. 4 ballot in the state of Florida as an initiated constitutional amendment. The measure, upon voter approval, would legalize medical marijuana for patients with a “debilitating medical condition” such as as cancer, multiple sclerosis, glaucoma, hepatitis C, HIV, AIDS, ALS, Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease “or other conditions for which a physician believes that the medical use of marijuana would likely outweigh potential health risks for a patient.”

Lifestyles After 50 wants to know: What would you vote? How do you feel about the potential benefits or risks of medical marijuana use? Should we legalize recreational use as well? How do you think it will affect the state’s economy, health care, patients, caregivers, elderly or youth? Let us know by emailing editor@lifestylesafter50.com or snail mail Attn: Amendment 2, News Connection USA, Inc., P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33583.

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ith concerts starting in October, the first few weeks of The Florida Orchestra’s new season includes an array of concerts covering masterworks, pops, morning coffee concerts, free pops in the park concerts and more. Hailed for his “illuminating touch of a Zen master,” Peter Serkin joins the orchestra to kick off the season at the Tampa Bay Times Masterworks with Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 brimming with passion, drama, and graceful crystalline melodies. Concertgoers will also be treated to splash of musical fun with a rollicking rhythmic ride in John Adams’ Lollapalooza. The evening wraps up with the sumptuous seductive sounds of Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances. Joshua Weilerstein conducts these concerts on Oct. 10, 11 and 12 in Tampa, St. Pete and Clearwater. Following in the kindred spirit of the rebel Beethoven, the orchestra pairs up with rock arranger and conductor Brent Havens for “The Music of the Rolling Stones,” with such classics as Let’s Spend the Night Together, Under

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ake a stroll down memory lane and help theatre students while you’re at it! The Venice Theatre Guild will present their fourth and final fundraising concert of the season on Monday, Oct. 13. Lotela Gold, a 9-piece show band from Avon Park, Fla., will take the stage at 8 p.m. Tickets are just $20 and can be purchased at www.VeniceStage.com, 941-488-1115 or at the box office at 140 W. Tampa Ave. Lotela Gold features Chad, Dennis and Bonnie Johns on vocals, Somer Smith on vocals, Butch Gallimore on percussion, Howie Godwin on keyboard, Jimbo Fann on bass, Sharon Cawley-Cornine on guitar and Brian LaFlam on drums. Eight of the nine members sing, so imagine those superb harmonies!

The band’s focus is on songs from the Golden Era of the ‘50s and early ‘60s. Expect your memories to be re-awakened when you hear tributes to Elvis, Sam Cooke, Buddy Holly, Ricky Nelson and more. All proceeds from the Summer Concert Series fund the Theatre Guild’s Scholarship program which helps dozens of area youth participate in performance and technical theatre classes, summer theatre camps, and Summer Stock.

Something For Everyone At The Players Theatre In October

ctober is a busy month for The Players Theatre as it kicks into high gear for its 85th Season. Beginning October 2 and continuing through October 12, Two Chairs Theatre Company will be presenting Tennessee Williams’ classic and touching story, The Glass Menagerie. This charming play reveals the inner lives of a southern belle past her prime and the shattering of delicate fantasies brought on by the arrival of a gentlemen caller. On October 16, Backstage At The Players begins their intimate black-box series with A Case Of Ives—six one-act plays by the hilarious David Ives will surely scratch your itch for comedy!

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Single tickets for Ives are $18, but you can subscribe to their whole season of shows for only $45. The Players’ popular Broadway series also continues on October 30 with that creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky clan you know and love with The Addams Family—A New Musical Comedy. See what happens when Wednesday Addams introduces her “normal” boyfriend to her less-than-normal family. This musical runs until November 16. Tickets for both Glass Menagerie and The Addams Family are $25 – $30 with 7:30 and 2 p.m. performances available. For more info and tickets, call the Box Office at 941-365-2494 or visit www.theplayers.org.

What’s “In Store” For Boomers And Beyond BY MICHELE TOMAO

f you walk into any department store and ask the nearest salesperson to point the way to the ‘Infant Section’ or the ‘Misses Section,’ chances are you will get a pleasant smile and some simple directions. But walk into that same store and ask the same salesperson how to get to the ‘Seniors Department,’ and watch the confusion flood over their face. Why? Because despite the fact that, at more than 110-million-strong, baby boomers and seniors represent the single largest consumer group in America, most retailers have not yet figured out the wisdom of providing these aging shoppers with their own designated departments, or even their own designated end-cap displays. “It won’t be much longer before the retail industry wakes up to the buying power of seniors,” said Jo Ann Tilghman, founder of Granny Jo Products, a wholesaler and online retailer of

products designed to help aging adults stay active, independent, comfortable and fashionable. “As boomers continue to march into the 65-andolder senior category at a rate of 8,000 per day, we’re going to see a sudden scramble as retailers race to provide products and product modifications that match the needs and wants of their aging customers,” she says. As an example of how the needs of boomer shoppers are currently being ignored by retailers and their suppliers, Tilghman points out that the vast majority of adult clothing lines completely disregard the body shape of the mature woman. “In order for clothing to fit comfortably around the waist, skirts and slacks must often be purchased in a larger size than is really required,” said Tilghman. “Then the garment fits around the waist but hangs unattractively elsewhere.”

Men, she says, face a similar struggle if they develop a paunch belly: the garment fits over the middle but it is too big elsewhere. Products she offers for older clientele include dual-handled mugs for better grip; easy-to-layer fleece ponchos for warmth; leather walker totes and other items. “Seniors should be aware that, as a group, they wield considerable economic clout. Their comments and requests to store management, if repeated often enough, will result in improvements in store inventory and

in the way that inventory is displayed,” said Tilghman. “Before long, the smart, customer-friendly grocery stores and department stores will have an aisle featuring senior products and portion sizes. They will no longer require their aging customers to hunt up one aisle and down the next looking for the items targeted for their use.” Asked if she sees senior superstores appearing on the retail horizon, Tilghman nods in affirmation. “A dedicated retail outlet intelligently stocked with items that seniors really find useful would be the first place most of us would go to buy gifts for aging friends and relatives,” said Tilghman. “If the aisles and racks were properly spaced to allow access by shoppers using walkers and motorized carts, a ‘Seniors-R-Us’ could be the hotspot for the town’s senior community.” For more info on Granny Jo Products, visit www.GrannyJoProducts.com.

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My husband and I are in Panama with Grand Circle Travel on a tour offering country culture as well as ’m standing on the deck of a 24Canal cruising. After all, the famed passenger catamaran, watching the waterway has made the country sun rise over the Pacific. Yes, that’s a place to be reckoned with. right. The sun is rising over the Pacific. One hundred years ago this year, Here, in the Central American country on August 15, 1914, the SS Ancon of Panama, which is positioned between made the first official Canal passage two continents and two oceans, I can between the Atlantic and Pacific. By see a bit of the Pacific that juts to eliminating the long trip around Cape the east, poking into a portion of the Horn, the ocean-to-ocean journey was Atlantic. So when the sun rises in the shortened by more than 8,000 miles. It east, it appears over Pacific waters. was a feat that transformed both global commerce and the country of Panama. In 2015, after a $5.2 billion expansion is completed, the Canal will be able to handle larger ships, Many things in Panama force further fueling the country’s economy me to rearrange my mind. and increasing its importance. The hot pink hibiscus, the bright beaked We begin our tour in the capital of toucans, the swirling skirts of the dancers… Panama, Panama City, which morphed Everywhere I look the country pulsates from a 15th century settlement to a with the psychedelic colors that inspired 17th century Spanish colonial town Paul Gauguin. Then, bingo, I board the to a 21st century metropolis that is MS Discovery for my cruise through the both an international business center Panama Canal. The bright colors disappear and a popular tourist destination. as I enter a more ordered world, one that’s In line with Grand Circle’s phimuted, mechanical and often confined by losophy that meeting local people is the gray cement bricks of the locks. The as important as seeing historic sites, right side of my brain wars with the left. we stop at an agricultural cooperative

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here’s no time like fall to experiment with new recipes, especially those savory and sweet comfort dishes that highlight the season’s favorite fruit—apples. Delicious when spread over a warm slice of fresh-baked bread, apple butter is also an ideal ingredient for creating rich flavors in baked, cooked and grilled dishes. Traditional apple butter is made by simmering apples long and slow in kettles with sugar, apple cider and spices. This classic Pennsylvania Dutch spread is essentially a concentrated, spiced apple sauce and contains no dairy butter. The classic brown color reflects the apples’ sugar caramelizing during the slow cooking process. While apple butter makes an excellent spread, with up to 70 percent fewer calories than peanut butter and traditional dairy butter, it’s also an easy way to instantly introduce fall flavors into your favorite dishes, whether dinner or dessert. Bring the flavors of fall to your table with these simple, homestyle recipes. For more recipes featuring apple butter, visit musselmans.com. (Family Features)

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The symbolic meal of soup and bread demonstrates that together, we can fill the empty bowls of our neighbors in need. Empty Bowls is the largest annual fundraiser for The Food Bank of Manatee. Last year’s luncheons raised almost $19,000 and were attended by nearly 1,000 people. They are also looking for local artists and groups to make and donate bowls for their event. Call 941-749-0100 or visit foodbankofmanatee.org for more information and to get involved.

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AARP I mention AARP first because the organization is a gateway to all sorts of discounts, especially when it comes to travel, hotels, rental cars, dining, shopping and the like. At $16 a year, it’s relatively inexpensive to join and the benefits add up. Furthermore, you can start getting discounts at age 50.

Travel Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways offer discounts for passengers 65 and up if you call before booking your flight. Amtrak offers a 15 percent discount and Greyhound offers 5 percent off for folks 62 and up. Cruise lines like Carnival or Norwegian will also offer discounts for 55-plus travelers. And you can’t beat senior rates on your local city bus or trolley.

Theme Parks, National Parks and Museums Florida residents are lucky to have some fantastic parks nearby. While Disney doesn’t offer senior discounts at the moment, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens have discounted passes for visitors 65 and up, and discounted admission to Legoland starts at age 60. For nature lovers, a lifetime national park pass for ages 62 and up is only $10 ($20 by mail). It gets you and a vehicle with three other people into more than 2,000 parks and recreation areas across the country, as well as discounts on amenities like camping and interpretive programs. See nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm.

Check local aquariums, museums and zoos for weekly or monthly “free senior days” in addition to five to ten percent discounts on daily admission.

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Lifestyles After 50 • October 2014 • page 38

Vote! Words Of Wisdom For The Candidates

BY SAM HATCHER

e said a few years back in sort of an awe shucks-like conversation that a lot of the problems in Washington are there because of jet airplanes. Sitting around a table for four at a favorite meat-and-three just a short stroll from his law office in tiny Huntsville, Tennessee, the late U.S. Sen. Howard Baker spoke candidly about Washington’s affixation on “not getting along.” It was in the summer of 2009. Sen. Baker had long left the stage so-to-speak in D.C. but still wielded influence and openly showed his displeasure for public officials not being able to get along with each other. After insisting that his three lunch guests try one of his favorites, a skillet-fried peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the former Senate Majority Leader, Chief of Staff to President Ronald Reagan, and Ambassador to Japan began a lengthy discussion about “how we (members of congress) got along with each other.” He said often he could have a spirited disagreement on the floor of the senate with a Democratic colleague, and later he and his wife, and the senator with whom he had disagreed and his wife, would join each other for dinner. Sure, they were members of different political parties, had different ideas— but fundamentally they all wanted what was best for the country and, for the most part, they were friends and could get along with each other despite their differences, Baker explained. Reflecting on the change in Washington from the days when he served to today’s seemingly constant discord and bitterness, Baker, whose legacy recognizes him as the “Great Conciliator,” concluded that jet airplanes warrant as much of the blame as anything. Today’s representatives, he said, are making a beeline to Washington’s Reagan National Airport just as soon as they can get free on Thursday and then don’t return until late Monday. He said with only a few exceptions most can be back in their home district in a matter of a few hours. The problem, he suggested, is that they never get to know one another. They never make friendships, never have relationships, and therefore never have a path to try and compromise their differences. Moving on past the first course, the fried peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the main entree was ordered and the conversation continued.

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The late U.S. Senator Howard Baker, Tennessee

The veteran lawmaker and statesman who had such a high-profile role in the Watergate hearings talked about his many friendships on the other side of the aisle. He talked about his respect and friendship with the late House Speaker Tip O’Neill, the bigger-than-life Democrat who kept a tight grip on Congress at the time. He recalled that often he and the Speaker would meet after a day on the “Hill,” share an adult beverage and talk. He said they’d inquire about each other’s family, about personal plans, vacations and such, and eventually they’d get around to talking about issues in Congress. While they wouldn’t necessarily agree, Baker said, they usually could find a way to compromise and move forward. On the subject of relationships one of his most memorable stories, an amusing anecdote, was about a good friend and powerful Democratic member of congress from Tennessee.

The late Joe L. Evins, whose nephew, Dan Evins, incidentally was the founder of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., served a congressional district in Middle Tennessee for 15 consecutive terms. He was a Democratic powerhouse who eventually resigned from office in 1977 and was replaced by Al Gore, the future senator and vice president. As a result of redrawing Evins’ district in the early 1970s, Scott County, Baker’s home county and a predominately Republican county, was placed in the Democratic congressman’s district. So the story goes as Baker told it, “Joe called me and said he needed my help because he didn’t know anyone in Scott County, much less any Democrats.” Baker, a leading Republican, invited Evins to his home county, toured him around for a day and introduced him to a number of folks as his friend in Washington, a Democrat running for reelection in the Fourth Congressional District of which Scott County was now a part.

The next day Baker said he got a call from Evins who insisted that in some way he wanted to repay him for his kind gesture. “I said, Joe, you don’t owe me a thing. I was glad I could be of some help.” But the conversation didn’t end there, according to Baker. Evins, a key member of the powerful Congressional Appropriations Committee and chairman of a subcommittee overseeing the U.S. Postal Authority, demanded, “Howard, I want to build you a new post office.” But Baker again responded politely “no” that Evins didn’t owe him anything, that Huntsville didn’t need a new post office, and that he was glad to help a friend. The next day, Baker said, he got a call from the Post Master General in Washington asking if he wanted rock or brick on the facing of the new Post Office Evins had ordered. Baker’s philosophy on how to make government work best was centered on friendships, relationships, listening and working together. He often mused he listened because “the other guy might be right.” Sen. Baker died in June at his home in Huntsville. He was 88. He represented Tennessee in the U.S. Senate for 18 years and served stints as Senate Majority and Minority leader. On the first Tuesday in November, Americans will return to the voting booth to elect a new delegation of U.S. Senators, members of the U.S. House of Representatives, and in many cases local and state office holders. Sen. Baker would likely want candidates elected who can get along with each other. Sam Hatcher is a former Tennessee newspaper publisher and editor who now heads First Light Communications, a communications and public relations company in Lebanon, Tennessee. He, Nashville attorney Charles Bone, and Sen. Howard Baker’s close friend and law firm partner Don Stansberry, had lunch and an afternoon visit with the late senator in the summer of 2009. Lifestyles After 50 • October 2014 • page 39

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