Lifestyles After 50 Sarasota Edition, October 2015 by Lifestyles After 50 Magazine

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Diva Angels Ride into Everyone’s Hearts By Tom Chang

iane Chrzanowski is reshaping the way people think of motorcycle organizations and the people behind them with the Diva Angels. “We’re an organization, not a bike club,” Chrzanowski said. “We don’t want people to confuse us with a gang that wears colors. We’re made up of every shape and size. We have women of every interest and different jobs. We love everybody who’s involved.” Chrzanowski, the national organization president of the Diva Angels, said the group is made up of a mix of motorcycle enthusiasts and contributors who want to give back to their community. “We just celebrated our 12th year anniversary,” she said. “It’s just been a phenomenal run. We have chapters all over from locally in Tampa and Pasco. We also have chapters around the country like Iowa, California and South Carolina. We even have a chapter in Germany. Our camaraderie is strong.”

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The Diva Angels originally started out as the Chrome Divas. “Ten years ago, a woman named Marcia Wolak decided to learn how to ride a motorcycle and knew there were not many women organizations for her to ride in, so she developed the Chrome Divas,” Chrzanowski said. “Since then, we’ve split from them.” The Diva Angels’ main focus is fundraising for non-profit organizations.

“The main event for the Gulf Coast Chapter is the Poker Run,” she said. “This year we’re fundraising for BACA, which is Bikers Against Child Abuse. They’re a non-profit organization and wonderful group of people who truly stand up for children who are being abused physically and emotionally, who need the strength to testify against those who are abusing them.” Local Diva Angels chapters include Tampa and Pasco. The Gulf Coast Chapter, of which Chrzanowski is also the director, encompasses Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

“In our spare time, we like to go to Pipe-toberfest,” she said. “We had a group of girls go up to Sturgis (South Dakota) this year who rode up. Leesburg (FL) is a big event for us. Not only the rally, but also Gator Harley has a women’s seminar every year that is women-forward and very positive. There are three speakers on motorcycle safety. The camaraderie, there’s always entertainment. They provide lunch. It’s really a neat way to meet other women and other organizations.” The Gulf Coast Chapter has participated in four events this year. “The first one that came to mind was called Just for Girls in Manatee County,” she said. “We put together about $400 worth of school supplies. We then rode our motorcycles there. The girls got to sit on the motorbikes, take pictures, and put on jackets and helmets. It was awesome. “We have a code to always live as a Diva Angel with grace and dignity. Many of our members, including myself, are over 50, some are over 60 and 70! Riding keeps us young and vibrant! So whether our riders are in their 20s or 70s, riding is what brings us together.” For more info, go to divaangels.org.

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Around Town W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5

on. and Weds. Beginner T’ai Chi for Health. An introduction to T’ai Chi for beginners, especially those with physical limitations or those who have not exercised in some time. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Revolutionary Martial Arts, Venice. 941-492-2167 for costs/details.

hursdays Enjoy a free movie on the big screen. Open to the public. Seating may be limited, so come early. 2 – 5 p.m. Francis T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, Venice. 941-861-5000.

aturday Farmer’s Market. Craftsmen, bakers, artists, more. Free admission. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Venice. 941-484-6722. Thevenicefarmersmarket.com.

arm days and cool nights make fall in Florida the perfect time to start a garden. Here are a few tips for this month: Edibles: Start heat-tolerant Brassicas like collard greens, broccoli, cabbage, mustard and kale. You can also plant beet, Brussels sprout, carrot, onion and okra directly in the garden. With afternoon shade, you can even start lettuce. Chives, oregano, parsley, cilantro, garlic and sage are hardy herbs that thrive in the fall. Wait to plant cukes, squash, and corn until after the rains have stopped. Prepare beds and set strawberry plants this month. Flowers: Want roses? Get the soil ready, then plant rose bushes about mid-month. They’ll acclimate and bloom over winter and be adjusted to your conditions before scorching summer weather returns. Other flowers that thrive in cool temperatures here include poppies, petunias, carnations, nasturtiums, dianthus and pansy. Plant lily bulbs now for spring/summer blooms. Foliar Feeding. Once the rains have stopped, spray plants with a compost tea to help suppress foliar diseases, increase the amount of nutrients available to the plant and speed the breakdown of toxins. Lifestyles After 50 • October 2015 • page 4

Mulch: Lay down a fresh layer to prevent weeds and keep soil insulated in cooler months. For more gardening tips, visit UF/IFAS Extension’s website at solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu.

17, 18 SunFiesta. Arts and crafts, live entertainment, vendors, food and more. Free admission. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Centennial Park, Venice. 941-486-2626. Venicegov.com.

hrough 25 “Church Basement Ladies.” These ladies handle a chaotic Christmas dinner, the funeral of a dear friend and lots more while enjoying each other’s company and keeping the pastor in line. $28/$13. 8 p.m. The Pinkerton, Venice Theatre. 941-488-1115. - Dec. 14. Aging Mastery Program. Class celebrates the gift of longevity while providing the tools for aging well. Meets Tuesdays, 9 – 11 a.m. The Friendship Centers, Sarasota. $99/ten sessions. Info: 941-556-3236.

Fertilizer Tips: This is the last month of the year to fertilize underperforming plants. Controlled-release nitrogen fertilizer provides nutrients for lawns and shrubs over a longer period of time.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic. Learn more about Florida-Friendly gardens, composting, citrus trees, plant and insect identification, more. Free. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Jacaranda Library, Venice. 941-861-1260 or fl.evanced.info/sclibs/ lib/eventcalendar.asp?ln=ALL.

Spread the Wealth: If you’ve been composting all summer, spread it around now. Bury or cover it so that the sun doesn’t burn up the organic matter before it can nourish your soil.

hrough 18 “Exit Laughing.” After one of their foursome dies, a group of Alabama women “borrow” her ashes and the fun begins as they experience a police raid, a stripper and some romantic drama. $28. 8 p.m. (2 p.m. Sundays).Venice Theatre. 941-488-1115. Venicestage.com.

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antique tackle. Great deals on fishable stuff too. $3.10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Bentley’s Hotel, Osprey. 941-966-2121.

Chili Cook-Off. Your $5 donation gets you all the chili you can eat from over a dozen vendors. Cornbread, silent auction, live music. Beer, wine and water available. 15 business vendor booths with giveaways. 2 p.m. Venice Senior Friendship Center. 941-493-3065.

Free Concert in the Park. Enjoy the day as the air will be filled with beautiful music. Vendors, free entertainment, food and more. Free admission. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Centennial Park, Venice. 941-486-2626.

and 10 Vintage Tackle Show. Free admission if you bring in your old tackle for free appraisal. Learn about

Doo Wop Dance w/Perfect Chord. Bring your own food and beverages, ice provided. Dance on the area’s biggest dance floor! $15. 7 – 10 p.m. Venice Community Center, Nokomis Ave. S., Venice. 941-861-1380 or perfectchordproductions.com. Blood Drive. at The Fresh Market, Bradenton, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Schedule an appointment to donate at scbb.org or by calling 866-97-BLOOD. All donors will receive a free pound of Fresh Market coffee.

and 25 Art and Craft Festival. Over 100 artisans. Jewelry, ceramics, photography, painting, clothing and more. Free. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Main Street in Downtown Sarasota. 561-746-6615.

The Manatee Community Concert Band and the Bayshore High School Symphonic Band will perform the music of John Phillip Sousa, Irving Berlin, The Temptations, Ray Charles and more. Free. 7:30 p.m. Bayshore High School Auditorium, Bradenton. 941-751-7005.

Halloween Party. Open to the public. Food, fun, live entertainment. $15. American Legion Unit #159, Venice. Order your tickets and reserve your table early. 941-488-8903. Send Around Town news to Lifestyles After 50, P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33583; fax 813-651-1989 or email events to info@lifestylesafter50.com. News must be received by the 10th of the month prior to event (i.e. October 10 for November event.)

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hrough 25 Motorworks Oktoberfest. Motorworks’ Oktoberfest and flagship beers are $5 a pint and there will be food trucks serving German cuisine. Saturday and Sunday fun in the beer garden includes stein hoisting contest (3 p.m.), yodeling competition (5 p.m.) and lederhosen and dirndl competition (7 p.m.). Motorworks Brewing, 1014 9th St. W., Bradenton. 941-896-9892; motorworksbrewing.com.

eekends through 18 Spirit Voices from Old Manatee. Manatee’s pioneers make an appearance to share their tales from the crypts. Original artistic production centers around people of interest buried within the gates of the Old 1850 Manatee Burying Grounds. $20. 6:30 p.m. Manatee Village Historical Park, Bradenton. Info: 941-749-7165. Manateeclerk.com/ historical/manateevillage.aspx.

scared! Trick-or-Treat Trail for the more cautious! Lots of activities for kids, costume contests and more! $5 admission goes to support the Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department, Friends of Oscar Scherer Park, Inc., & Osprey/Nokomis Chamber of Commerce. 8 p.m. at Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey. Info: 941-483-5956.

eekends from 10 – 11 through 24 – 25 Pumpkin Festival. Bring the grandchildren for crafter booths, hay rides, petting zoo, bounce houses and games, tons of food, hand-dipped ice cream, fresh produce market and more. Free. 10 a.m. Fruitville Grove, Sarasota. 941-377-0896. Fruitvillegrove.com.

– 25 Sarasota Pumpkin Festival.There will be a lot to do, with over 100 free live shows, pumpkin maze and patch, hay rides, trick or treating and family fun kids zone with amusement rides and carnival games. 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Payne Park, 2050 Adams Lane, Downtown Sarasota. More info at SarasotaPumpkinFestival. com or call 941-219-8410.

3rd Annual Haunted Trails. Spooky Haunted Trail and Pavilion for those who dare to be

The 5k Zombie Night Run. Run for your life through a 3.1 mile trail where zombies are the obstacles! Your

choice: Run as a human, or be a zombie and pull the runners’ flags as they run through your “Zombie Zone.” (Free makeup for zombies.) Runners wear three flags on a belt, which they must protect through the race! Fun run only—not officially timed. Visit The5kZombieRun.com for locations and additional information, or to register. Price: $35 - $60. Starts 7 p.m. at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota.

Fright Night on St. Armand’s. Frightening characters appear around every corner amid statues dressed in the Halloween spirit. Safe trick-or-treating for children, retail/ restaurant specials. Free admission. Starts 6 p.m. at St. Armand’s Circle, 411 St. Armand’s Circle, Sarasota.

Fourth Annual Dog-a-Ween Costume Contest & Parade. Live music and refreshments, prizes for winners. All day event; costume parade at 10 a.m. Selby Five Points Park, 1331 First St., Sarasota. Register through Oct. 30 at Wet Noses at 1465 Main Street. Free admission; info at 941 388-3647.

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Welcome Back, Snowbirds! By Tracie Lukens

n old joke says that you can tell it’s fall in Florida when the colors start to change on the license plates. An estimated 818,000 snowbirds make the Sunshine State their home during the peak winter months, according to a study by Stan Smith, director of the University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research. While year-round residents may complain about busy roads or longer wait times for a table at their favorite restaurant, it’s great news for local businesses. “Our accommodations, restaurants and retail businesses benefit the most from the snowbirds,” says Elizabeth Spies, vice president of communications at the Chamber of Commerce in Destin, which has a large snowbird community. “Snowbirds also patronize our arts organizations...whose seasons run through the winter months.” Home in Florida With the state’s warm weather and abundant recreational opportunities, it’s not surprising that many visitors choose to stay. Celebrities from Hulk Hogan, Larry Bird and David Cassidy to John Travolta, Celine Dion and Cher have made Florida their home. Stephen King, one of our most famous snowbirds, spends half the year in Sarasota/Casey Key and the other half in Maine. Most temporary residents migrate to counties in the southern part of the state. Lee County, in southwest Florida where Fort Myers is located, has the most temporary residents, followed by Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, Collier, Broward, Polk, Pinellas, Sarasota, Pasco and Hillsborough counties, according to the UF study. New Yorkers account for 13.1 percent of Florida’s temporary residents, followed by Michiganders at 7.4 percent, Ohioans at 6.7 percent, Pennsylvanians at 5.8 percent and Canadians at 5.5 percent, the study found. The average length of stay is five months. Staying Connected Snowbirds of a feather do tend to flock together, report Florida Weekly columnists Mary Jane Fine and Tim Norris. Long Islanders and their fellow New York Outer Borough-ites and suburbanites tend to gravitate to Palm Beach County; Canadians lean toward Hollywood and Deerfield Beach; while Michiganders and Minnesotans head to Naples, Bonita Springs and Sanibel Island.

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It started with interstates. From the Midwest, the most direct route to Florida, I-75, goes to the West Coast. From the Northeast, I-95 follows the East Coast straight down to Miami. From Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia, it’s a comfortable drive to the Panhandle. After that, it comes down to word of mouth between northern neighbors on where to retire and vacation. That, and a strong sense of community. “There’s something about Clevelanders that we like to stick together,” says snowbird Rita Weiner, a former icecream store owner who retired from Beachwood to Boynton Beach with her husband, Gerry. “Clevelanders will always be faithful to Cleveland.” Many of these communities will have dedicated snowbird clubs, but a great way to expand your circle of friends and familiarize yourself with your winter home is to attend a meeting at a Welcome or Newcomers Club, such as the Tampa Bay Newcomers (tampabaynewcomers. com), Welcome Club of Sarasota (welcomeclubsarasota.com), or the Naples Newcomers (naplesnewcomers. com) to name a few. Clubs near you are easy to ﬁnd online. Meetup.com is also a great way to connect with others for fun activities, as are local community centers such as the Carrollwood Cultural Center in Tampa (carrollwoodcenter.org), the Friendship Centers in Sarasota, Venice, Lee, DeSoto, Charlotte and Collier (friendshipcenters. org) the Cultural Center of Charlotte County (theculturalcenter.com), the Lee County

Alliance for the Arts (artinlee.org) and the Largo Cultural Center (largo.com) among others. There, you’ll find arts, entertainment, classes, local trips and more. Recreation What’s new since you were here last? If you’re coming to the Tampa Bay area, a trip to Top Golf (topgolf.com/us/tampa) or the new Bass Pro Shop (basspro.com) is a fun way to spend the afternoon. Legoland (florida.legoland.com) just opened up a new hotel in Winter Haven, and Warm Mineral Springs (warmmineral.com) has reopened in Sarasota. There’s a lot to see and do no matter where you go. For a list of events, attractions, dining and more near you, check out visitflorida.com or your town’s convention and visitor’s bureau. The Around Town section of this magazine will feature fun things to do in your community each month. Earning Change or Changing Lives If you’re looking for seasonal work, there’s plenty to be found on sites like Indeed.com, SnagAJob.com and Craigslist.com. Retirementjobs.com and Workforce50.com are geared more toward boomer and senior applicants. Work at Home Vintage Employees (wahve.com) offers work-fromhome opportunities to retirees. If you’re RVing in, check out Workamper.com for jobs that come with free camp space. If your interests lie more in volunteering, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is active throughout Florida with a wide variety of programs, from tutoring youth to rennovating homes. (ecsbigbend.org/index.php/services/rsvp)

Meals on Wheels, a food delivery service for the homebound, is always looking for drivers. Search online for the facility nearest you. Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity, Seniors Helping Seniors and more could use helping hands as well. Service hours are flexible; just find a cause you are passionate about and go for it! Transportation Need a ride? The Florida Senior Safety Resource Center provides access to a database of transportation resources available in each Florida county. With a simple click on a map, you can view the transportation options that are available in your community. The website also provides information and links for numerous other community resources. Visit safeandmobileseniors.org. If You Need a Hand The Department of Elder Affairs administers programs and services for elders across the state of Florida through 11 Area Agencies on Aging, which operate Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs). So if you need assistance with anything from caregiving and health insurance to getting meals or finding a place to live, your local Area Agency on Aging can help. Find the closest one to you at elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/ arc.php. Or call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337).

It’s going to be a great season, and we hope you have everything you need to make the most of your winter stay. If you’re a snowbird, Lifestyles After 50 Magazine would love to hear from you. Where are you from? What are your plans for the season? Give us a buzz at editor@ lifestylesafter50.com. Welcome back!

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Players Follies Performs Play Reading Premieres with several staged productions. The Follies also serves as an outreach performing troupe to bring live entertainment to those who cannot travel to theatres. With so many performance opportunities, this troupe is an excelMeet the Players Follies! Do you love theater? You can join in! lent outlet for performov. 24 and 25, join The Players ers to gain camaraderie, support and the Follies and witness brand new plays chance to express themselves theatriranging from one minute monologues to cally…and you can join this active and ten minute scenes performed in readers’ vibrant group! The group is in its fifth theatre format. year as a part of the Players Theatre and Ten carefully chosen short plays will grace is open to anyone who has an interest in the stage for the first time in the intimate singing, dancing and/or acting. Backstage black-box theatre. Tickets for Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays and each show, which runs Saturday evening Thursdays from 1 – 3 p.m. The Players and Sunday matinee, are $12. Follies Season runs now through April, The Players Follies is a 50 + performing 2016. However, you can still join midtroupe that represents The Players season! Come attend the Play Reading Theatre throughout the community and and see what they’re all about! To on the mainstage of the theatre as a learn more, call 941-365-2494 or visit seasoned wing of the arts organization, www.theplayers.org.

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Autumn Leaf Mason Jar Candle Holders 2. To decoupage, dip your brush in the Mod Podge and paint a thin layer on an outside section of the jar. 3. Once that layer becomes sticky (check by dabbing your finger on it), place a leaf on the jar. (You may need to wet or iron your leaves before you adhere them so they become more bendable.)

his beautiful, easy-to-make craft will bring a little fall color into your home. It’s a perfect gift or activity to do with grandkids. This craft idea comes from sparkandchemistry.com.

Materials Clear-surfaced mason jars (without print/ridges) Faux autumn leaves Mod Podge or other clear, water-based glue/sealer Sponge brush Rafia or ribbon Clear spray varnish (optional) Directions 1. First, make sure the outside of your jar is clean. Wipe it gently with rubbing alcohol.

4. Paint more Mod Podge on top of the leaf in thin layers, making sure to smooth out the edges. Start in the center of the leaf, and push your way out to the edges with your fingers.

5. Layer more leaves on top, filling the jar with as many as you desire. 6. Once all the leaves are on, it will take a few hours to dry completely. If you are concerned about leaves coming off, you can spray the jar with a clear varnish to seal it. 7. Finish off the top of the jar with rafia or ribbon to complete the look. Place a candle inside and watch it light the room with beautiful orange, red and green fall colors!

Oct. Horoscope: Libra and Scorpio Libra: (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) You need to decide on your own goals and follow your own course in life. There is no need to seek the assistance of others or adapt to situations. Domestic issues and psychological health will dominate over career this month. Professionally, even otherwise you are on the right course and will be happy. Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 22) Balance your personal ambitions with the interests of other Lifestyles After 50 • October 2015 • page 8

people this month. If you have your way sometimes, during other times you will need to depend on the guidance of others. Career becomes important this month. Home and family issues along with emotional matters can be de-emphasised for the time being. You will indulge in religious activities and charitable work. You can review the happenings in your life so far and take corrective actions for the future. (From sunsigns.org) More horoscopes: lifestylesafter50.com.

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TRAVEL

See Florida’s Natural Wonders Florida’s Other Nationally Designated Recreational Sites: • Big Cypress National Wildlife Refuge, in and around Collier County in southwest Florida, is one location where the roaming Florida panther can be spotted. • Timucuan National Preserve, in northeast Florida, once home to the native Timucuan people and a treasure of natural and archaeological history.

The Everglades

By Kenneth Morgan-Schleuning, VISIT FLORIDA

Biscayne National Park

Coral Reefs: In waters just offshore are the only living coral reefs in the continental United States. In otherworldly shapes and colors, Florida corals are home to countless species of sea life, protected within Biscayne National Park. Islands: To the south is Dry Tortugas National Park, within the famous chain of islands called the Florida Keys. Also on site, visitors can take a step back in history at Fort Jefferson, built between 1846 and 1875 to protect shipping along the Straits of Florida and the Gulf of Mexico, among other strategic needs.

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Canaveral National Seashore

Seashores: Lesser known yet magnificent are Canaveral National Seashore, which includes 25 miles of Florida’s Atlantic coastline, and Gulf Islands National Seashore, the longest tract of protected seashore in the nation. These two seashores offer miles of pristine sand, sea oats and sea grapes with coastal views that stretch to the horizon. Dolphins and manatees thrive in the waters here, and sea turtles return year after year to nest on the shores.

Crystal River Preserve State Park

“The department is eager to share its State Parks and natural treasures,” said Donald Forgione, director of the Florida Park Service. “We are committed to helping our citizens and visitors discover and explore our natural resources here in the Sunshine State.”

Accessible National and State Parks

J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge

• J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, near Sanibel Island, is renowned for birding and other wildlife-watching. The National Park Service invites visitors to these and other parks to share their experiences using #FindYourPark.

Florida’s State Parks

Florida’s National Parks The Everglades: Out of the three National Parks in Florida, the environmental crown jewel is Everglades National Park, unique to the planet with millions of acres of tropical, watery grasslands, mangroves and ecosystems that nurture myriad species of wildlife. Here, visitors may see endangered species that thrive in the wilds of the Everglades: manatees, sea turtles, Florida panthers, long-legged birds such as the blue heron, ghost orchids, and thousands of other wild plants and animals. With an estimated 1.25 million alligators in Florida, many of them can be spotted in Everglades National Park.

• Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, a Spanish fort in St. Augustine, on Florida’s northeast coast, which is the oldest European-settled city in the nation, founded a half-century before Jamestown and Plymouth. • De Soto National Memorial, in Bradenton on Florida’s central Gulf Coast, commemorating Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto’s 4,000mile expedition in Florida, which began in Tampa Bay in 1539.

merica’s National Parks are legend, drawing visitors from around the world. As tropical counterpoints to the nation’s grand mountains, canyons and glaciers, Florida’s nationally designated parks, preserves and seashores attract nearly 11 million visitors a year, indicating that for Florida’s 98.9 million visitors last year, the state’s natural attractions were an important part of visitors’ travel experiences. “Visitors to our world class cities enjoy fine dining, shopping and nightlife. But just beyond the tropic cityscape, Florida’s National and State Parks include beaches, waterways and thrilling wildlife,” said Paul Phipps, chief marketing officer for VISIT FLORIDA (visitflorida.com). “For example, minutes from Miami Beach, the scenic and wild canvas of the Everglades can be experienced aboard an airboat adventure. We encourage everyone to take advantage of how accessible our natural wonders are throughout the state.”

Florida Caverns State Park

Complementing the National Parks, 171 Florida State Parks received more than 27 million visitors last year. Maintained by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Park Service, Florida’s State Parks include nearly 800,000 acres of land, 100 miles of Florida’s 825 miles of beaches, and more than 2,000 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Highlights include Florida Caverns State Park, featuring natural limestone caverns; John Pennekamp State Park, the nation’s first undersea park; Crystal River Preserve State Park, where visitors can observe manatees; and Wakulla Springs State Park, home of one the nation’s largest freshwater springs.

Florida provides visitors with comforts and amenities within manageable miles of its wilderness areas. These include gateway destinations, Five Star resorts and world-renowned theme parks. • An hour’s drive from the glitz of Miami Beach, visitors can take an airboat tour in Everglades National Park. • Only a two-hour car ride from Pensacola, home to the dare devil stunts of the Blue Angels, Florida Caverns State Park is an easy afternoon trip. • Just under three hours from Tampa’s Ybor City, J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is a drivable distance for serious birding. • Two hours south of Miami, visitors can reach John Pennekamp State Park for an underwater adventure. • Attracting visitors to theme parks and attractions, Orlando provides a central home base for visitors to explore National and State Parks in every direction throughout the Sunshine State. To learn more, visit VISITFLORIDA. com/trails, National Parks Service: Florida, FloridaStateParks.org, and NationalGeographic.com/Travel/Florida.

You’ll Get A Peaceful, Easy Feeling When You Travel Back To The ‘70s At Venice Theatre

hen Venice Theatre launched its Concert and Special Event Series over 15 years ago, the majority of the shows featured music from the 1940s and ‘50s. Acts like “The Sounds of Harry James and the Andrews Sisters,” “The Inkspots,” and “The Mills Brothers” were regulars on the roster. The theatre’s Producing “Alter Eagles” tribute band plays your favorite “Eagles” hits. Director, Allan Kollar, Eagles” open the series on Nov. 15 gradually started adding more groups and 16 followed by “The James Taylor from the 1960s like “Gary Lewis Experience” on Dec. 6 and 7. The and the Playboys,” Peter Noone of ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s are still represented “Herman’s Hermits,” and folkies “The with acts like “The American Swing Kingston Trio.” Now he’s ready for the Experience” on Dec. 29 through 31, baby boomers: This season’s schedule “Let’s Hang On” (A Tribute to Frankie has moved forward into the 1970s with Valli) on Feb. 21 and 22 and “The tributes to the “Eagles,” James Taylor, Kingston Trio” on March 6 and 7. John Denver, and “The Carpenters.” For a full schedule, more information In total, Venice Theatre is offering 13 and tickets, visit www.venicestage.com concerts in 2015 – 2016. The “Alter or call 941-488-1115.

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Could Treating Lung Disease Lower Your Risk for Dementia? By Cara Tompot

t’s 2015, and it feels like the healthcare dialogue has shifted greatly in the last decade. We live in a society that constantly uses buzzwords like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Movies such as “Still Alice” have brought these debilitating conditions into the limelight. Just recently at a World Health Organization (WHO) conference, a global action called for increased investment in promising research efforts for treating dementia. In many ways, the first step in curing dementia is learning how it develops and how certain risk factors contribute to a dementia diagnosis. Recent studies point to a link between chronic lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the development of dementia. COPD is a progressive disease that restricts the airflow in and out of the lungs. As a result, sufferers of a chronic lung disease often experience breathlessness. Oftentimes, sufferers have very low oxygen levels, which can increase the risk for heart attacks, strokes and permanent brain damage.

After a fifteen-year study, scientists have concluded that these low blood oxygen levels (hypoxemia) and structural brain damage are just two ways that sufferers of a chronic lung disease have an increased risk for dementia. Additionally, hypercapnia, which is an increased amount of carbon dioxide in the blood—a common side effect of smoking and COPD, can increase the chance of cognitive impairment. This proves a direct correlation between

chronic lung disease and dementia. In the wake of these new findings, researchers are determining whether maintaining optimal pulmonary health could decrease your risk for developing dementia. For individuals suffering from a chronic lung disease, this adds extra incentive to improve lung function, and many are turning to stem cell therapy for relief. For too long, sufferers of COPD and emphysema have found that they

didn’t have any options to improve their condition. Now, a clinic based in the United States has developed three unique treatments using stem cells derived from the patient’s own fat, blood or bone marrow. Stem cells have an innate healing property that allows them to regenerate damaged lung tissue. After treating over 1,000 patients, the Lung Institute (www.lunginstitute.com) explains that this innovative procedure slows the progression of the disease, in addition to restoring lung function and reducing inflammation. Patients report being able to breathe easier, which raises their blood oxygen levels and lowers their chances of developing Alzheimer’s or dementia. The benefits of improving your lung function seem relatively obvious: the ability to breathe easier, the chance to get back to the life you once had, an improved prognosis—the list goes on. Now, there is potential for improved lung function to also decrease the likelihood of developing a debilitating condition like dementia. As it stands, stem cell therapy maybe the answer to slow down the progression of both lung disease and dementia.

MEDICARE ANSWERS

Medicare Open Enrollment Is Here What You Need To Know: ou can sign up for Medicare as soon as you become eligible, regardless of what month it is. But each year, you have the option of making changes to your Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plan (or Medicare Part D) during open enrollment. Open enrollment for the coming year runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, so open enrollment for 2016 will begin on Oct.15, 2015. During that period, you can switch from original Medicare to Medicare Advantage, or vice versa. You can also switch from one Medicare Advantage plan to another, or from one Medicare Part D (prescription drug) plan to another, or drop your Medicare Part D coverage altogether. There’s also a Medicare Advantage disenrollment period (MADP) that runs from January 1 to February 14 each year. During this time, Medicare Advantage enrollees can opt to switch back to original Medicare, and can then sign up for Medicare Part D as well. If there’s one mantra for the open enrollment season, it’s “review your options.” Insurance carriers may change co-pays, premiums, maximum out of

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pocket, and some “extras.” Like every year, it will be important to compare your current plan to what it will offer in 2016 and what other plans offer to ensure you have the plan that is best for your situation. Here is some tried-and-true advice: • If you have Original Medicare and a supplemental plan (often called a Medigap) and are happy with your coverage, you do not need to make a change. • If you have a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan, you should review all of your coverage options even if you are happy with your current coverage, because plans change their costs and benefits every year. • Read your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC), which you should receive from your plan by Sept.30. It will list the changes in your plan and will compare the benefits in 2016 with those in 2015. • Shop around to find a plan that best meets your needs and makes the most financial sense to you. • If you decide to enroll in a new plan, do so by calling 800-MEDICARE rather than the plan itself. (Medicare.gov)

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9 Great Apps and Services That Help You Get Ready For Your New Home By Sarah Ficek

f you’re a seasonal resident, packing up your life and moving it across the country is no easy task. Fortunately, an armada of awesome apps and services can make the transition easier. Search the web or your app store for the helpful services below, download and relocate with ease:

1. Store your off-season items with MakeSpace. When you schedule a free MakeSpace pickup, pack the bins with your winter stuff and they will pick it all up, store your bins in their secure storage facility and create a visual catalog of your stuff so when you need something delivered, it’s just a few clicks away. Snowbirds in NYC, Chicago and Washington can take advantage of their free Goodwill donation pickups as well. (makespace.com) 2. You’ve got an old house to winterize and a new house to get ready. Outsource your chores to TaskRabbit. Like personal assistants, Taskers, who are fully vetted by TaskRabbit and reviewed by other customers, take care of pretty much anything, including cleaning carpet, helping someone move into a new place, mounting a TV, getting groceries, cooking, etc. (taskrabbit.com) 3. Give your home the deep clean it needs after you’ve been away by using Handy. Background-checked and certified professional cleaners will come to your home and clean every room. Handy will even wash your dishes, do your laundry, make your bed and take out the trash. (handy.com) 4. Do you need help around the house? Get a personal butler using Alfred. Twice a week, a carefully-vetted Alfred will swing by and complete chores and errands while freeing up your time. Lifestyles After 50 • October 2015 • page 14

Alfred will sort mail, tidy up, do grocery shopping, stock the fridge and pick up and drop off dry cleaning, laundry and pharmacy items. (helloalfred.com) 5. Use OfferUp to easily sell just about anything to people in your neighborhood. All you need is the app, your phone’s camera, and 30 seconds to list any item for sale. Just be sure to double check the buyer’s reviews so you can get your cash with confidence. (offerupnow.com) 6. Have unwanted video games, Blurays, CDs, or DVDs? Send them to Decluttr and collect dollars. The app turns your phone’s camera into a barcode scanner so you can get an instant value for your discs. Ship your discs to Decluttr using their free shipping label, and get paid after they finish processing your collection. (decluttr.com)

7. While purging your closet, send items across the country using Shyp. All you have to do is take a photo of the item and enter its destination. Shyp picks it up, securely packs it, and sends it anywhere in the world using the most efficient option. (shyp.com) 8. Get rid of stacks of documents by downloading and using Scannable to scan and digitally save any paper. Got an important business card? Use Scannable to transform it into a contact in your phone, complete with his/ her LinkedIn details. (evernote.com/ products/scannable) 9. A pile of mail collecting at your vacated home lets thieves know you’re not around. Stop receiving junk mail with PaperKarma. Just snap a photo of the mail and PaperKarma will contact the sender to remove them from their distribution list. (paperkarma.com)

Leave A Legacy W

hat does it mean to donate your body to science? Most people think of medical school anatomy classes when the topic comes up. But whole body donation doesn’t end with universities. Every day, across the world, medical organizations are making scientific breakthroughs. From the continual study of diseases and their progression to the development of less invasive patient surgical techniques, medical researchers rely on whole body donation to push medicine forward. The resulting advancements lead to improved medical care and lowered surgical costs. If you are considering whole body donation, there are a number of factors you should weigh when selecting the program that is right for you. • Accreditation – Is the program fully accredited through the American Association of Tissue Banks? The AATB assures that the highest standards of care and procedures are practiced by accredited programs. • Costs – Are there any hidden costs to donation? Many programs provide no-cost services for donation-related

expenses, but some programs do not cover items such as death certificates and transportation to and from an institution or facility. • Support – Can the program be contacted 24-hours a day, 365 days a year? • Acceptance – How broad are the acceptance criteria? Many programs do not have upper age limits, but criteria related to body size and the presence of communicable diseases such as HIV and hepatitis B or C are common. • Medical network – How extensive is the program’s network of medical researchers and educators that utilize donations? The broader the medical communities that a program supports, the more likely a donation will be put to good use in a timely manner. There are many whole body donation programs available in Florida that provide support to medical research in the state and beyond. By donating your body to one of these programs, you’re helping advance science while minimizing your end-of-life expenses. It’s a great way to pay it forward.

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Spicing Up Your Meals Might Extend Your Life S

ome like it hot, and a new study finds that folks who favor spicy foods might also have a lower risk of premature death. “The finding is very simple,” said study lead author Dr. Lu Qi, an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston. “If you eat more spicy food, it’s better for your health and lowers the risk for mortality, especially as it relates to cancer and heart disease.” Investigators generally found that eating fresh spicy foods as little as once or twice a week was associated with a 10 percent drop in the overall risk for death during the study, compared with eating such foods less than once weekly. Eating spicy foods between three and seven days per week appeared to lower mortality by as much as 14 percent. “We do know that spices are high in potent antioxidants that could be protective against cancer and heart disease,” said registered dietician Lona Sandon, an assistant professor of clinical nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. “Spices have been used for years in traditional medicine practices to cure or treat a variety of ailments.” And, she added, “the capsaicin in peppers

is known to help fight inflammation. Peppers are also a good source of vitamin C, a known potential cancerfighting agent.” Fresh chili peppers— among the most commonly used spicy foods—were specifically linked to a lower risk of dying as a result of cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes Past research has also suggested that other spices, such as curry and garlic, are protective against cancer and beneficial in the fight to lower cholesterol and blood pressure, Sandon pointed out. She noted that spices add flavor, add no calories and risk no harm. “And if they bring an added health benefit, then that is a bonus,” she said. (HealthDay) Easy Indian-Style Chicken Recipe by Ania; allrecipes.com. “This is an easy and authentictasting Indian dish that the entire family will love! It tastes great with plain basmati rice topped with a couple tablespoons of yogurt (especially if you made the chicken spicy!)”

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Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon cumin seed 1 onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup tomato paste 1/4 cup water 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed 1/2 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

1/2 teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon hot chile paste (optional) 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional) 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup chopped cilantro Directions Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, and fry for a few minutes until they become fragrant and begin to pop. Stir in chopped onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir together tomato paste and water, and pour into skillet. Stir in chicken, and cook until it has firmed and turned white, about 5 minutes. Add coconut milk, brown sugar, chile paste, cayenne pepper, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and continue to simmer until the chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.

Take Your Best Shot at Avoiding the Flu This Season

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he most vulnerable members of our society, the very young and the elderly or chronically ill, and pregnant women, are hit the hardest by the flu,” says Jorge Parada, MD, MPH, the medical director of the Infection Prevention and Control Program at Loyola University Health System. Everyone knows that the best way to avoid the flu is by getting an annual flu shot. Vaccines are offered by many doctor’s offices, clinics, health departments, pharmacies and college health centers, as well as by many employers, and even by some schools. But a trip to your physician every autumn for the vaccination can help you avoid much more than the dreaded flu bug. “At the doctor’s office, the focus is on you and what is going on with your health. This is your time to talk about concerns to improve your well-being beyond the flu season,” says Parada.

When is the best time of year to get the flu shot? The official flu season is October 1 – March 31, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). “Getting the flu shot in October gives you the best chance of avoiding the flu this year,” says Parada. “If you get your flu shot in the beginning of September, you may start running out of infection immunity by February or March, when the virus is still around.” The flu season traditionally peaks in late December to early February, he notes. “Remember that it takes up to two weeks after the flu shot for the full effect to kick in,” says Parada. “And if you were exposed to the flu around the time you get your flu shot, you may still experience the flu— but don’t blame the shot.” (Newswise)

Marodyne Medical’s LivMD Therapeutic Vibration Medical Device Goes International

ighting conditions that come with aging such as bone, joint and muscle issues are large priorities for many people. LivMD is a product that has had great success using therapeutic vibration to treat these issues in the USA. Recently, the developers of LivMD, Marodyne Medical, announced the product has been approved for export to the European Union in a breakthrough for innovative health care in Europe. Treating musculoskeletal conditions can often be a challenge. One method which is becoming more popular among medical professionals is using therapeutic vibration. Biomedical research and development company Marodyne Medical, along with their partners at Stony Brook University (New York, USA) have been leaders in the United States in this area, with their therapeutic low intensity vibration device LivMD. The company recently announced after great success in the United States, the LivMD was recently approved for export to all of the European Union for treatment of osteoporosis and other musculoskeletal conditions. “We are extremely excited about the opportunity to offer our customers in Europe a technology that has the potential to improve a myriad of musculoskeletal conditions,” commented Dr. Clinton Rubin,

Marodyne Chief Scientific Officer and Chair of Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University. “LivMD is a remarkable device developed from 30 years of research.” According to Mardoyne Medical, some of the uses the LivMD has been approved for in the European Union include: safe and effective treatment of osteoporosis; relief of minor aches and pains; restores range of motion to joints; improves circulation and lymphatic drainage; to name just a few of the device’s indications for use. LivMD’s low intensity therapeutic vibration technology was developed over three decades ago at New York’s Stony Brook University using funding from NASA, NIH and the U.S. Army. The LivMD is the only device of its kind. It has become a popular therapy tool used by seniors, athletes, those with flexibility issues, the injured, and many more. Feedback from the medical world has been very positive. Stephan Becker, MD, recently stated, “I am very much looking forward to being able to offer Marodyne’s LivMD (Low Intensity Vibration Medical Device) to my patients through our clinics in Austria, Spain, Korea, France and Finland.” For more info, visit www.marodyne.com and http://livmd.us.

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FINANCE

Five Work From Home Ideas

hether you already work and want to make more money, or are retired and looking to supplement your income, there are jobs out there that fit the bill. “Many people who are retirement age opt for ‘patchwork careers’—they piece together a variety of jobs they can do from home or on their own schedule,” says Christine Durst, a homebased career expert and co-founder of RatRaceRebellion.com. Here some great make-extra-money suggestions. 1. Call Center & Customer Service Rep As a home-based agent, you’ll field calls for companies like Bluefly, Spiegel, American Agents, Hilton, Best Western, HSN, 1-800-FLOWERS, and many others. Depending on the company, you may work as either an employee or an independent contractor, but you can usually pick your own hours. Pay range: $8 - $18 an hour Where to look: RatRaceRebellion.com

2. Teacher/Tutor You may be aware that many colleges offer online courses, creating great opportunities for virtual adjunct professors if you have a career specialty or skill. While some of these positions require a teaching background, many do not. You might also be able to teach English as a Second Language face-to-face via Skype. Pay range: $10+ an hour Where to look: College: Kaplan.com and Chronicle.com; Elementary/High School: ConnectionsAcademy.com and K12.com; ESL: ISpeakUSpeak.com and OpenEnglish.com. 3. Search Engine Evaluator Evaluate and improve search engine results for some of the world’s largest internet

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search engine companies. Basically, you Google (or use another search engine) to look for specific topics, keywords and images. You then review and rate the results. Pay range: $13+ an hour Where to look: Leapforce.com 4. Direct Sales/Home Parties Want to start your own business? Consider starting a direct-sales business, such as Avon or Silpada, where you host selling parties or meet with customers one-on-one. And don’t think your options are limited to makeup or jewelry. You can sell cookware, sporting goods, vitamin supplements, even security systems. Pay range: Depends on products and commission. Where to look: The Direct Selling Association member directory lists legitimate companies. www.dsa.org/ about-dsa/list-of-members. 5. Focus Group Participant Companies have long relied on test groups of their target markets to give their opinions of new products and concepts. “It can be fun to participate in focus groups,” says Durst. “You give your feedback in exchange for compensation, while helping guide the development of new products.” Pay range: Depends on length of the study, but anywhere from $25 to up to into the hundreds.

Where to look: focusgroup.com and • There are complaints online. Do a quick internet search: Type in the 2020panel.com. website’s name and “scam” and see what Scam Alert! pops up. If people have been taken for a Watch for these red flags when you look ride, they’ll usually have posted about it. for online moneymaking opportunities. • There’s a fee. Most legitimate sites • The website has no contact won’t charge you to sign up. There are a information. A legitimate business has few exceptions—such as membership to a way for you to reach them. A website a legitimate job board, like FlexJobs.com, with only a contact form and no other which posts freelance and telecommuting way to get in touch with an actual positions—but if you’re not sure why human is suspicious. you’re paying a fee, look elsewhere. • It sounds too good to be true. The promise that you’ll make thousands of For more work from home ideas, read the dollars a week at home is never the reality. complete article at lifestylesafter50.com.

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Breast Cancer: What’s Your Risk? O

ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month. In the United States, breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women and one in eight women will develop the disease. According to Mount Sinai experts, early detection and screening are important for saving lives. Symptoms and Detection The most common breast cancer symptom is a lump. Other symptoms include swelling, skin irritation, nipple pain or retraction, and an unusual discharge. Early diagnosis saves lives. The combination of a mammogram, a clinical breast exam and self-exams is recommended by healthcare experts to reduce breast cancer deaths. A mammogram is a breast x-ray. If mammography finds an abnormality, confirmation by biopsy is required. In a biopsy, a tissue sample is taken for analysis. About 2/10 percent of mammograms lead to a cancer diagnosis. About 10 percent of women examined will need another mammogram. Only about 10 percent of those women will need a biopsy. Out of those biopsies, 80 percent will come back negative for cancer.

Women 40 and older should have an annual mammogram and breast exam by a healthcare professional. As long as a woman is in good health and would be a candidate for treatment, she should continue to get mammograms and exams. Research has shown that self exams help find breast cancer. Self examination teaches women how their breasts feel normally and to notice changes. To learn how to perform a self exam, visit nationalbreastcancer.org/ breast-self-exam. Facts About Breast Cancer • A woman’s risk of breast cancer approximately doubles if her firstdegree relative (mother, sister, daughter) has been diagnosed with breast cancer. • About 15 percent of women who get breast cancer have a family member diagnosed with it.

Tips for Breast Cancer Prevention • Limit alcohol. The more alcohol you drink, the greater your risk of developing breast cancer. Limit yourself to no more than one drink a day. • Control your weight. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of breast cancer. This is especially true if obesity occurs later in life, particularly after menopause.

• About five to ten percent of breast cancers can be linked to gene mutations (abnormal changes) inherited from one’s mother or father. Mutations of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are the most common. Women with these mutations have up to an 80 percent risk of developing breast cancer during their lifetime, and they are more likely to be diagnosed at a younger age (before menopause). An increased ovarian cancer risk is also associated with these genetic mutations.

• Be physically active. Physical activity can help you maintain a healthy weight, which, in turn, helps prevent breast cancer. The recommended activity is 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity weekly. • Limit dose and duration of hormone therapy. Combination hormone therapy for more than three to five years increases the risk of breast cancer. For more info, visit mountsinai.org.

New Books For October Stay Active With Meaningful “Cancer Survivorship Coping Tools – We’ll Get You Through This” By Barbara Tako “I’ll never forget the day my doctor told me I had cancer— the day my life changed forever,” says Barbara Tako. “Doctors can address all of the medical aspects of your condition, but who picks you up off of the floor after you’ve been dealt the news and what helps you get through your shock of diagnosis, your active treatment time, and then the recovery process afterwards? It is my intention to fill that void for cancer patients and their loved ones with this book.” Breast cancer and melanoma survivor Barbara Tako’s book, Cancer Survivorship Coping Tools, is an honest and sometimes humorous account of Tako’s process. It features tips for emotional health to foster positivity, no matter where patients are in their personal journey to conquer cancer. Available at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. Lifestyles After 50 • October 2015 • page 22

“Cinderella Has Cellulite: And Other Musings from a Last Wife” By Donna Arp Weitzman

As Ann Boleyn, Angelina Jolie and Katie Holmes experienced firsthand, life as a later-in-life wife of a multiple-marriage man isn’t always all smiles and diamonds. While these women may not have found their Prince Charming in these marriages, Donna Arp Weitzman did as the second and last wife to her husband, Herb Weitzman. But Donna soon faced a firing squad of questions, comments, smirks and smiles from old friends, unsuccessful prospects, their children, in-laws, and much more. Reflecting on the trials and tribulations that come with a new, later-in-life relationship, she offers an off-the-wall, satirical look at it all in her new book, Cinderella Has Cellulite: And Other Musings from a Last Wife, available on Amazon.com.

Travel and Feed Your Soul

By Lynn Lotkowictz

ooking toward retirement, I’m trying out some new adventures. In October, 2013, I signed on for a two-week volunteer vacation in Crete, Greece with Global Lynn Lotkowictz (L) and other volunteers Volunteers. The taught English to students in Crete, Greece (R) program revolved Here’s a short exerpt from the letter: around teaching English five to six hours “They (the volunteers) had made us a day at a local private school. Most of feel more confident with ourselves. my students were teenagers who had They had become a part of our English studied English for a few years. school routine and we couldn’t wait for The teaching experience was the afternoon to come so we could see wonderful, the students very receptive them. They gave us a chance to get to and the hospitality exceeded my know a faraway place a little better. expectations. Global Volunteers Their stories made us travel to America. provides an all-inclusive package with When the last day came, it was difficult basic accommodations, three good not to cry as we said goodbye.” - Nefeli meals a day and on-site support staff. Free time is available each day. When you touch a child’s life like this, When I returned, one of my outstanding it opens your heart in ways you didn’t students, Nefeli, sent me a short article know possible. For details on Global about her experience with our group. Volunteers, go to globalvolunteers.org.

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The Forensics of Famous Movie Monsters

ear after year, Hollywood releases movies based on the terrifying tales of monsters such as Count Dracula and the Wolfman, and those classic figures continue to be Halloween staples. But, how exactly did these myths get their start? Greg McDonald, director of forensic medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, says that like many myths and scary stories, both Dracula and the Wolfman stemmed from a poor understanding of medical maladies. Porphyria, for example, is a group of disorders that affects the skin and nervous system. Symptoms of that disease include sensitivity to sunlight, insomnia and skin redness, which might make the skin look bloody. Sound familiar?

“In the 10th or 11th century, Romanians at the time often didn’t bury their dead in very deep graves,” McDonald says. “Sometimes, the bodies would shift. So imagine you’re a peasant, and you come across a body that is pale and looks like it has blood around the mouth. You might think he’d been walking around, feasting on the blood of others.” While that condition helped fuel the myth of the vampire, McDonald notes that the first appearance of the character Count Dracula occurred in 1897, with the first printing of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Rabies symptoms, which include rage, panting and foaming at the mouth, helped give rise to the myth of the Wolfman. “And of course, hypertrichosis—the excessive growth of unwanted hair— was also a factor,” McDonald adds. Armed with this knowledge, Dracula and the Wolfman might seem less frightening the next time they appear on screen to stalk their prey. According to McDonald, they’re not fearsome; they’re just not feeling well. (Newswise)

Where Have All Those Phrases Gone? By Janice Doyle

ong time passing. Where have all those phrases gone? Long time ago: Pshaw. The milkman did it. Think about the starving Armenians. Bigger than a bread box. Banned in Boston. The very idea! It’s your nickel. Don’t forget to pull the chain. Knee high to a grasshopper. Turn-of-the-century. Iron curtain. Domino theory. Fail safe. Civil defense. Fiddlesticks! You look like the wreck of the Hesperus. Cooties. Going like sixty. I’ll see you in the funny papers. Don’t take any wooden nickels. Heavens to Murgatroyd!

And awa-a-ay we go! Oh, my stars and garters! It turns out there are more of these lost words and expressions than Carter had liver pills. (From the internet.)

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Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda Laugh, Cry in “Grace And Frankie”

ood news for fans of Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda’s on-screen friendship: “Grace and Frankie” has been picked up for a second season. The Netflix original, created by Marta Kauffman (Friends) and Howard J. Morris (Home Improvement), stars Tomlin and Fonda as women who reluctantly lean on each other when their husbands come out as gay and run away together. Season 2 will be released in 2016. Watch Season 1 on Netflix.com.

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o one wants to lose their independence, or admit they can no longer take care of themselves, which is why so many seniors who need assistance with the activities of daily living are often reluctant to ask for help. Here are five signs that your loved one may need nursing care: 1. Routine activities of daily living, such as hygiene, shopping, cooking, housekeeping and managing medications are becoming increasingly difficult. These difficulties can sometimes be remedied by more in-home help. 2. Your loved one has a chronic health condition that’s worsening, or they have suffered a recent medical scare. Will you or someone reliable be there in an emergency, or be able to provide adequate care for a progressive illness? 3. Changes in weight, appearance, hygiene and physical ability. Sudden weight loss, gain or frailty are strong indicators that your loved one isn’t getting proper nutrition, and changes in grooming may be the result of memory trouble, depression or other physical ailments. 4. Social inactivity. Does your loved one still have active friendships or participate

in regular clubs, activities or hobbies they once enjoyed? Lack of companionship is associated with depression and heart problems in older adults. 5. Poor living conditions. Some red flags that your loved one may be having trouble keeping up with finances, transportation or house maintenance include unopened bills, grime and clutter, neglected plants or pets, stale expired food, vehicle damage and so on. These often indicate worsening physical limitations or dementia. Be Tactful and Gentle Transitioning to nursing home care can be a difficult subject to bring up with your loved one. It may help to put yourself in their shoes. Where you see safety, nutritious meals, medical supervision and a calendar full of fun activities, they may see loss of control, a building full of strangers and the end of all that’s familiar. Assuming your loved one is mentally competent, remember that in the end, it’s their decision. Visit potential nursing homes together. Imagine you’re an older adult on her way in the door with no

ticket out. Would you want to stay here? Here are some important questions to ask when selecting a nursing home: Location and Activities: The nursing home you choose should be close enough for friends and family to visit, if possible, and offer a variety of activities. Are there outdoor areas for resident use, and is staff available to help residents go outside? Make sure you understand any restrictions on leaving the premises.

Environment: The nursing home should be well-kept and free from overwhelming unpleasant odors. Are the residents clean, well groomed and free of signs of physical abuse or neglect? Are temperature and noise levels in common areas comfortable, and are there quiet places to meet with family and friends? Can residents have personal belongings and furniture in their rooms, and will they be secure? Do they have access to a personal phone and television, and are there windows in their room? Are residents given a choice of food items at each meal? Ask if your favorite foods are served, and if they provide for special dietary needs or offer help with eating.

Staff: The relationship between staff and residents should be warm, polite and respectful at all times. Make sure the nursing home runs background checks on its staff. Medical Care and Safety: Access to one’s personal doctor is important, as is a nearby hospital for emergencies. Find out if the nursing home is Medicare- or Medicaidcertified, or if they offer specialized care for dementia or other needs. Is there a licensed nursing staff 24 hours a day, including a Registered Nurse (RN) present at least 8 hours per day, 7 days a week? Ask if the facility offers health screenings and preventive care. Reviews: Make sure you speak with other patients and their families about their stay. Ask if they have any concerns or complaints and bring these up to your tour guide. Has the nursing home corrected any deficiencies (failure to meet one or more state or Federal requirements) on its last state inspection report? Doing your homework and visiting with several nursing homes will help you and your loved one make the best possible decision. (Info from Caring.com)

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t least 27 percent of the adult population has provided some type of\caregiving in the past year, and over 44 million family members in the United States are caring for a loved one. Florida has the fourth largest number of family caregivers in the country. You are not alone! Caregiver Job Description:

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My mother in Cleveland was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 1996. As a long-distance-only child caregiver, supported and assisted by my husband, Ted, I developed programs, resources and tools to integrate into my life as I embarked on a new familial role. It was during our family’s experiences with my mother’s evolving mental deterioration and her subsequent death that I realized the need for tools to assist caregivers beyond the support group I attended and the care manager I hired to help our family. That realization led me to found Caregivers’ Comfort Creations®, LLC, dedicated to supporting, motivating and coaching caregivers. Because of my own experiences with over two decades of caregiving and experiences shared with me by others, I am excited to connect with you monthly through Lifestyles After 50 magazine. Next month, I will introduce my Caregiver Job Responsibilities and we’ll see how many of you can identify with them. Until we meet again, know that you are loved and appreciated and “Take comfort in your caregiving.” Visit caregiverscomfort.com to learn more about Julie Downing and her free monthly Sarasota/Bradenton support groups.

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elcome to this month’s Tech Talk column, where we cover the latest apps, products and websites that make life a little easier. This month, we’re giving away a pair of black Zoinx Clip Sunglasses. (Includes Nylon Case, Zipper Pouch and Sport Strap) Valued at $119.00. Zoinx Polarized Sunglasses feature a patented clip integrated into the temples. This clip not only allows you to keep better track of your shades, it allows you to easily accessorize your sunglasses for whatever activity you have on your plate. The convertible Zipper Pouch can be clipped into the sport strap or worn on the wrist. The Pouch is the perfect place to hold your car key, a few extra dollars and a sealed Emergency Info Card (included) just in case. Instead of sitting them down, clip your glasses to your bag or your belt—never lose your sunglasses again! Learn more at zoinxsunglasses.com.

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