Aging Times Magazine - February 2022

VOLUME 1 | ISSUE 12 | FEBRUARY 2022

THE POWER OF LOVE IS A CURIOUS THING page 16

WHAT IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND WHY DO WE CELEBRATE IT? page 10

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CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER STORY

16 The Power of Love is a Curious Thing

How Love Balances Your Emotional Well Being

MONTHLY FEATURES 6 Social Security

Before You Apply For Retirement Benefits: What To Know

7 Legal Matters

Medicare vs. Medicaid for Long-Term Care What will they Pay?

8 Veterans Benefits

VA Offers Employment Resources

9 VFW and VFW Auxiliary Legislative Program

10 Black History Month

Relax & Play Brain Games

12 Medicare Minute

RESOURCES

What is Black History Month and Why Do We Celebrate It? Get Extra Help Paying Your Medicare Drug Costs

14 Simply With Love

10 Tips to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

15 Healthy Living for the Soul Tie-dyed and Tongue-tied

24 Crossword Puzzle 26 Sudoku

19 Assisted Living Facility Spotlight New Year, New Home!

25 Volusia Business Services

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18 Mental Health Moment

28 Senior Resource Rolodex

20 Heart Health Month

29 Classifieds

Life After Lost Love

Cardiovascular Disease Facts

21 We Mustache You A Question ??

A Walk a Day Keeps The Cardiologist Away

22 Vacation Spotlight

Treat Your Sweetie to Chocolates & Travel

27 Favorite Recipes

Valentine's Day Special - Skillet Sicilian Chicken and Gooey Chocolate Mug Cookies

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FOUNDERS/OWNERS Priscilla & Bruce Kincaid CO-FOUNDER Janet Dixon MANAGING EDITOR Priscilla Kincaid, RN, BSN, MBA

February is often referred to as love month. While we just ended the holiday season, we find stores lined with hearts, red, and pink designs to bring us into the new season. A Season of love.

As a child, I can remember watching my grandparents and wishing to have the love they had. Their endless devotion, laughs, and dedication to one another showed such a pure love that lasted a lifetime. Through a child’s eyes, it was as if they’d been together an eternity and had the type of love you find in the movies. The truth was they shared that once in a lifetime, soulmate love, and they knew it and never took their time together for granted.

The inspiration is one that hits home. It paved the way for me to begin my adventure of finding love, filled with inspiration. I was blessed to say that I experience it daily and have never taken that feeling for granted while cherishing our time together.

Love comes in many variations and forms while pulling on our heartstrings. Whether we focus on the love of children, family, friends, and yes, that “butterfly in your tummy,” take your breath away, love at first sight feeling it all ties us to emotions.

Having the experience to create memories, families, and a love that lasts a lifetime is one that we hold on to near and dear to our hearts.

In this edition, we wanted to pull on those heartstrings and share experiences for those not only who are privileged to share love but also for those who have loved and lost but will always continue to love. Love comes from many walks of life, and we wanted to focus on Heart Month, tying in heart-healthy activities and being mindful of how to stay healthy and with our loved ones.

I hope you take time and enjoy this edition, find time to spend with your loved ones, and take care of your heart which brings us together and keeps us together.

From Our Family to Yours;

Priscilla & Bruce Kincaid, Founders/Owners

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SOCIAL SECURITY

BEFORE YOU APPLY FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS: WHAT TO KNOW Are you thinking about retiring and applying for Social Security retirement benefits? Our online tools can make your planning easier.

Visit www.ssa. gov/myaccount to access your personal my Social Security account to get an instant and personalized estimate of your retirement benefits based on your earnings record.

• You have not already applied for retirement benefits.

• You want your benefits to start no later than four months in the future. (We cannot process your application if you apply for benefits more than four months in advance.)

It is important that your earnings record is correct because we base your benefit amount on the earnings reported to us. If you find an error, you will want to contact us to get your information corrected. Read our publication, How to Correct Your Social Security Earnings Record, at www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10081.pdf, to learn how.

This year, America Saves Week runs from February 21 through 25 with the theme Building Financial Resilience.

The week is an opportunity for organizations to promote good financial habits, and for people to assess their own saving status.

You can also get benefit estimates based on different retirement ages, and choose the best retirement age for you. Don’t have a personal my Social Security account?

You can create one today at www.ssa.gov/myaccount.

When you’re ready to apply for Social Security retirement benefits, you can complete your application online in as little as 15 minutes at www.ssa.gov/retirement. We will contact you if we need any more information. You can check the status of your application with your personal my Social Security account.

You can apply online for your Social Security retirement benefits, and for benefits as a spouse, if you meet all the following criteria: • You must be at least age 62 for the entire month to be eligible to receive benefits.

• You are not currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record.

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Planning and saving are key to a successful retirement.

The earlier you start saving for retirement, the better off you will be. People with a plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Set a goal, make a plan, and save automatically. We encourage you to pledge to save for America Saves Week at www.americasavesweek.org.

Please visit our website for more useful information on ways to help you plan for your retirement at www.ssa.gov/retirement.

You are never too young to begin saving. If you know a younger worker, please help share our information with them. Younger workers may think they have time to put off saving for their future, but the sooner they begin, the more their money can grow. Visit and share our website for young workers at www.ssa.gov/people/ earlycareer where you will find resources that can help you secure today and tomorrow. We also have an infographic that provides helpful information about saving at www.ssa.gov/benefits/assets/materials/ retirement/EN-05-10549.pdf.

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LEGAL MATTERS

MEDICARE VS. MEDICAID FOR LONG-TERM CARE WHAT WILL THEY PAY? They sound alike, but they aren’t. Medicaid and Medicare are quite different programs. Everyone 65 and over (some younger) that receive Social Security benefits also receive Medicare.

On the other hand, Medicaid is a program that helps pay for long-term care for individuals with limited income and assets. To be eligible for Medicaid, you must meet the program’s income and asset guidelines.

Also, unlike Medicare, which is federal, Medicaid is a joint state-federal program. Each state operates its own Medicaid system, but it must conform to federal guidelines.

The most significant difference between Medicare and Medicaid is that Medicaid covers the cost of a nursing home (and some home care or assisted living), while Medicare, for the most part, does not. Medicare fully covers 20 days of rehabilitative care in a “skilled nursing” facility that follows a stay of three or more days in a hospital. But for days 21 through 100, you will have a

co-payment of $167.50 unless you have a supplemental policy. And if you stop making “progress,” Medicare will stop paying.

When it comes to long-term care, Medicaid has become the long-term care insurance of the middle class. Lacking access to alternatives such as paying privately or being covered by a long-term care insurance policy, most people pay out of their own pockets for long-term care until they become eligible for Medicaid. But that could have been avoided had they done some planning.

The best results happen when someone plans at least five years before needing Medicaid. But even those that plan at the last-minute benefit significantly.

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VETERANS BENEFITS

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers benefits and services to help veterans transition from service to civilian jobs and enhance their education, skills, and careers.

VETERAN READINESS & EMPLOYMENT Do you have a service connected disability that makes finding employment challenging?

You may be eligible for additional benefits for tuition, books, fees, supplies, monthly subsistence payments, and more through VA’s Veteran Readiness and Employment program at https://choose.va.gov/careers/veteran-readiness-and-employment

EDUCATION & TRAINING Are you interested in earning a degree, going to technical school, or enhancing your skills?

Check out the GI Bill and other education and training at https://choose.va.gov/education-and-training

JOB BANK Are you looking for a private sector or federal job?

Search nearly 3 million jobs at the Jobs Bank at www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/veterans/findajob.

You can narrow your search by rank, salary and other factors.

VA HEALTH CARE: SEARCH CAREERS Are you considering career opportunities in VA health care?

Search VA Careers at www.vacareers.va.gov/SearchCareers for a variety of career options filtered by category and state.

VETERAN EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Interested in applying to a federal job?

Check out the Veteran Employment Program at www.vaforvets.va.gov/vaforvets for employment and training resources on launching a civilian career.

For more information on these and other veterans benefits, contact Volusia County Veterans Services at 386-254-4646. The office assists all former and current members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents in preparing claims for compensation, pension, vocational training, and other benefits and

privileges to which they are entitled under federal and state laws and county regulations.

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VFW Auxiliary members are encouraged to be involved in the legislative process, as it is a right and responsibility of all citizens.

advocate for our veterans needs and their families, who else will?

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We have five Auxiliaries in Volusia County and one in Flagler County.

• Harold E. Waldron 1590, Daytona Beach • Capt. Richard H. Criche 2380, DeLand • John E. Mealy Memorial 3282, Port Orange • Fred H. Reiland 4250, New Smyrna Beach • Debary 8093 • Palm Coast 8696 – Flagler County

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Join the Action Corps Weekly - website: vfw.org.

Know what the VFW Priority Goals are for the current year. these goals are provided at the beginning of each year. Printable brochures can be found at vfw.org/ resources/prioritygoalsbrochure.pdf.

Use the VFW and VFW Auxiliary tools and resources.

We work hard to educate and prepare our members to actively participate in the legislative process. Visit vfwauxflorida.org for more details.

We need to let our lawmakers in Washington, D.C. hear our voices to help shape, protect and preserve benefits which support our veterans, service members and their families. If they do not hear from us, they will make decisions for us, and we will have to live with the consequences of our inaction. Let your voice be heard and make a difference.

You can find out who your local and state representatives are by going to: vfw.org/advocacy/ grassroots-efforts.

• Attend your local town hall meetings. Take the Priority Goals brochure with you to raise awareness about the issues most important to our veterans and families.

• Write a letter to your local newspaper stating your position and ask for the public to help by contacting their legislators.

Our heroes have answered the nation’s call in its time of need. Many service members have returned home with seen and unseen injuries that have changed their lives forever. It is our duty and obligation to see that they are cared for and not forgotten.

Every March the VFW goes to Capitol Hill for the Legislative Conference. There our voices are heard concerning our veterans’ benefits and if we do not

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WHAT IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND WHY DO WE CELEBRATE IT? Since I was a little boy, Black History Month has been celebrated in February. I remember writing countless school reports on the contributions and achievements of great African Americans, some famous and some unknown, to the United States.

Perhaps one of the most important African Americans is Carter G. Woodson, a Harvard-educated historian, and author.

In 1915, Woodson and Jesse Moorland, a minister, started the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Despite heavy public pushback, the organization survived under their leadership. Throughout the years, support for the organization grew but wasn’t as widespread as Woodson had envisioned. An event was needed in which schools and communities could share African American History through organized celebrations, performances, educational seminars, and lectures. In February 1926, Negro History Week was born.

But Woodson wasn’t done. He devoted his life and career to the promotion of this cause. He wrote more than a dozen books throughout his career, including Mis-Education of the Negro in 1933. Mis-Education, perhaps the most famous book of this genre, has become required reading in African-American Studies in numerous colleges and universities. Woodson died on April 3, 1950, but his legacy lives on.

The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s dramatically influenced the decade and created social awareness of African-American culture in the United States, and helped elevate Negro History Week to national prominence. In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially declared that February would become Black History Month.

So, you may be asking yourself - Why February?

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Proclamation paved the way for the abolition of slavery, and Douglass, an escaped slave, became a prominent leader in the fight to end slavery.

When Woodson started Negro History Week in 1926, I don’t think he fully understood the impact that his brainchild would have not only in the United States but also throughout the world. He laid the groundwork for the most celebrated acknowledgment of the impressive achievements of black men and women in the fields of politics, education, science, law, sports, and entertainment. Woodson’s legacy lives on in the actions and accomplishments of all African-Americans.

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Du Bois was a prolific activist, author and sociologist.

He had risen to national prominence as the leader of the Niagara Movement, a group of African-American activists fighting for equal rights. He co-founded the NAACP in 1909.

ELLA BAKER

Ella Baker Started working for the NAACP in 1940, and co-founded the organization In Friendship to fight against Jim Crow laws in 1955. In 1957, she was asked to help organize Martin Luther King Jr.'s Southern Christian Leadership Conference and also helped form the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, SNCC, which became one of the biggest human rights advocates in the country.

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BAYARD RUSTIN

Rustin worked on the March on Washington Movement in 1941 to press for an end to discrimination in employment. He later helped to organize the Southern Christian Leadership Conference to strengthen Martin Luther King Jr.'s leadership.

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He was the first to synthesize physostigmine, and a pioneer in the industrial large-scale chemical synthesis of the human hormones progesterone and testosterone. And was the first African-American chemist inducted into the National Academy of Sciences.

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GET EXTRA HELP PAYING YOUR MEDICARE DRUG COSTS Extra Help is a program to help people with limited income and resources pay Medicare drug costs. You may qualify for Extra Help if your yearly income and resources are below these limits in 2021: Yearly Income

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Resources don’t include your home, car, household items, burial plot, up to $1,500 for burial expenses (per person), or life insurance policies.

If you qualify for Extra Help and join a separate Medicare drug plan or Medicare Advantage Plan with Medicare drug coverage (Part D): • You’ll get help paying your drug coverage costs.

• You won’t pay a late enrollment penalty.

Cost & Coverage: Most people with Medicare can only make changes to their drug coverage at certain times of the year. If you have Medicaid or receive Extra Help, you may be able to make changes to your coverage one time during each of these periods: January - March, April - June, and July - September.

If you make a change, it will begin the first day of the following month. You’ll have to wait for the next period to make another change. You can’t use this Special Enrollment Period October – December. However, all people with Medicare can make changes to their coverage October 15 – December 7. The changes will begin on January 1.

You automatically qualify for Extra Help if you have Medicare and meet any of these conditions: • You have full Medicaid coverage.

• You get help from your state Medicaid program paying your Part B premiums (in a Medicare Savings Program).

• You get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

Medicare will mail you a purple letter to let you know you automatically qualify for Extra Help. Keep this for your

records. You don’t need to apply for Extra Help if you get this letter.

• If you don’t already have Medicare drug coverage (Part D), you must get it to use this Extra Help.

• If you don’t have drug coverage, Medicare may enroll you in a separate Medicare drug plan so that you’ll be able to use the Extra Help. If Medicare enrolls you in a plan, you’ll get a yellow or green letter letting you know when your coverage begins, and you’ll have a Special Enrollment Period to change plans if you want to enroll in a different plan than the one Medicare enrolled you in.

• Different plans cover different drugs. Check to see if the plan you’re enrolled in covers the drugs you use and if you can go to the pharmacies you want. Visit Medicare.gov/plan-compare or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to compare your plan with other plans in your area.

• If you have Medicaid and live in certain institutions (like a nursing home) or get home- and communitybased services, you pay nothing for your covered drugs.

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Important: If you have employer or union coverage and you get Medicare drug coverage (Part D), you may lose your employer or union coverage (for you and your dependents) even if you qualify for Extra Help. Call your employer’s benefits administrator before you get Medicare drug coverage.

Drug costs in 2022 for people who qualify are generally no more than $3.95 for each generic drug and $9.85 for each brand-name drug. Look on the Extra Help letters you get, or contact your plan to find out your exact costs.

If you didn’t automatically qualify for Extra Help, you can apply any time online at socialsecurity.gov/i1020 or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213.

Note: When you apply for Extra Help, you can also begin the application process for a Medicare Savings Program.

These state programs provide help with other Medicare costs. Social Security will send information to your state unless you tell them not to on the Extra Help application.

To get answers to your questions about Extra Help and help choosing drug coverage, call your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE. Extra Help isn’t available in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, or American Samoa.

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10 Tips to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Everyone at some point or another has that Valentine’s Day anticipation, whether it be that we want to spend time with the one we love or reflect on the memory of our most memorable Valentine’s Day to date. These thoughts flood us with emotions and tie us to create or reflect on memories. So why not take some time to enjoy Valentine’s Day? The theory is “It’s the thought that counts” sentiment over what we receive or do. So here are some quick, simple ways that can put a smile on any Valentines’ face, no matter our age!

Classic Movie Rewind

Find a movie you and your sweetheart have memories tied to, pop some popcorn or enjoy your favorite movie snacks cuddled on the couch. Some great movies that come to mind include The Notebook, Casablanca, Titanic, Romeo and Juliet, or even The Princess Bride.

Chances are there will always be that one movie that hits home!

Romantic Simple At-Home Dinner

For this one, consider what is easy you don’t have to necessarily cook it for it to be great. What is that one meal that brings you back to some of your beginning days? Crazy enough for me, it’s baked chicken nuggets and french fries! When we started dating, we were a very simple couple and still are to this day, but something about that memory of my husband cooking me chicken nuggets and fries on a whim and whenever I smell them or make them at home it brings me back to those memories!

Plan Your Favorite Take-Out Meal

Can’t Cook? No Worries! Today, we have access to anything at our fingertips. If you’re tech-savvy, use this opportunity to have a meal delivered to home or pick up your favorite quick and easy take-out meal. Most restaurants offer order ahead and often offer Valentine’s Day meals to-go.

Game Night

Sometimes, just a simple game of Gin Rummy or a board game is all we need for quality time with our loved ones!

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Living Room Dance Floor

Who doesn’t love a good dance? Take your sweetheart by the hand, turn down the lights, and let the music bring you to your feet. Like movies and food, music can flood us with emotions and love.

Take Your Valentine on a Picnic

pack your basket or brown bag, and take a ride! Get out in fresh air, find a park, beach, or safe waterfront to enjoy nature’s surroundings and your meal together.

Re-Create Your First Date

How creative is this?! Did you have a memorable first date your significant other shares with others? What better way than to get creative and re-create that first date.

Go to a Museum, Art Gallery, or to the Theater with so many options in our local area, spend time together appreciating the arts.

Make Your Valentine a Valentine

Whether we take old-fashioned construction paper and get creative withdrawing or write a note of love. The best gifts cannot be bought, but they can be made from the heart.

Stargazing

Throw a blanket on the floor, sit on the patio, or maybe just sit in the car. Take a moment to look up at the sky and embrace each other’s company soak in these moments.

HEALTHY LIVING FOR THE SOUL

Done. Finished. No more men. Is it too late to become a nun? These thoughts ran through my head as I pedaled my tie-dyed, bell-bottomed, 24-year-old self along the black-top road to visit my old college friend on a sunny November day in 1977.

Elaine and I met during my freshman year in college.

I stood in the cafeteria line humming a song from a commercial. She surprised me when she asked, “Haines makes you feel good all under?” She recognized the jingle! “Want to join me for breakfast?” Her invitation began a lifetime friendship between the athletic tomboy and the jingle-humming girl. We each were the only girls in our family. I had five brothers, and she had two. She loved talking about her older brothers. One was married, attending a college in Iowa, and the other completing a tour of duty in Japan. “If you marry my brother, we could be the sisters we never had.” One day she came to my dorm room with tears in her eyes and shared, “Gary married a girl from Japan, now we can never be sisters.”

Five years after college, as I stepped onto the gold shag carpet of my friend’s home, she shared that her recently divorced brother Rodney had moved to town and was opening a clinic. “I can’t wait for the two of you to meet.”

Oh no! Warning bells sounded in my head. Not wanting to disappoint her with my no-more-men declaration, I said, “That’s nice, but I need to head home. It’s getting late.”

The door opened, and she pleaded, “Don’t go, he’s here. I want you to meet him. Hey, Rodney, this is my friend Cheryl.”

I looked up to see a tall, handsome man in a three-piece suit and tie. His dark, slicked-back, perfectly groomed

hair and beard framed deep-set welcoming green eyes, “Hi, call me Rod, it rhymes with God.” I slowly eased my tongue-tied, bell-bottomed self back on the sofa and squeaked out, “Oh, okay, I guess I can stay a little longer.”

And that’s how I met my future husband—no convent for me.

Five days after our thirty-seventh anniversary in January 2016, Rod died in a tragic accident. My college friend, my sister died 18 months later. Gone but not forgotten. Love never dies.

Many of us are living beyond the passing of our loved ones. We can’t live in the past, but memories of the early days can bring comfort. Sharing memories of love and loss can keep our loved ones alive in our hearts. Finding our way beyond loss can be challenging, but as we love ourselves through the process, we open our hearts to the present.

I hope your heart is filled to the brim this month as you find ways to share your love with others. Loving ourselves is a big part of our healthy living for the soul.

Cheryl Floyd, Speaker/Storyteller and Heal your Life® Coach. Cheryl Floyd is a graduate of East Tennessee State University’s Master Storytelling program Her career includes over thirty years in education, publishing, life coaching, public speaking, and storytelling. www.cherylfloyd.com

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My search for love has evolved throughout my life. As a young woman, the word love evoked thoughts of a strapping rescuer who would fill my heart with romance. In marriage, love has come to mean companionship and a deep knowing you can't get with anyone other than the person who is present for all of your very best and very worst moments. When children came along, the feeling of love became all-encompassing and sometimes overwhelming. I suspect as I age, the way I think of love will evolve even further to include the grieflove I'll feel when my parents pass away and the deep friendships that I'll develop when my kids fly the nest. With each passing year, as different people come into our lives and loved ones pass away, the evolution of our love occurs in tandem with an evolution of our hearts.

Our culture simplifies love down to its least impressive parts. That first, almost obsessive, romantic love that knocks us off our feet is nothing compared to the deep love you develop with a friend or partner over decades. The gifts of jewelry, flowers, and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates could never compare to the gift of companionship, someone to hold your hand through the hard times and celebrate with you in your victories.

Love, I believe, is given a bad rap. We see it as something that we should seek around any corner when real love is something that we grow inside ourselves. It's not always thrilling, but it's almost always satisfying. This understanding of love is something we need to experience to know. The most genuine, most profound love experiences have to be absorbed, and sometimes it takes a degree of wisdom to understand them. Love is built on the trust of oneself, as much as it is on the trust you develop in others.

Real transformative love is one of the central elements of our well-being. Caring for and being cared for gives us a sense of belonging, creates meaning in our lives, and makes us feel purposeful.

And as much as relationships create emotional well-being, they also benefit our physical wellness.

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work, corporate success, and money, and at the end of the story, one of two things have happened.

Either they see the light and begin investing more time and energy into relationships and less into work, or they never heal, and it causes them to suffer. Maybe they have a heart attack, or they wallow in anger and depression, but either way, they never get the happy ending. It's a well-worn trope because we've all experienced it in our own lives. Not to say that people who have professional success or make a lot of money can't be happy.

But, without relationships, without love, success alone is rarely worth it.

Knowing all of this, it's interesting that the heart is the organ we use to symbolize our experience of love. Why not the stomach or the spleen? I believe it's because the heart is the organ that every other part of our body depends on. Our brains are essential, and even they rely on the oxygen the heart delivers. Just like our bodies require the heart to function, our spirits depend on love, relationships, and connection to feel a sense of well-being.

This month we celebrate Valentine's Day, a day that honors love with all the pink and red hearts and sweet confections that a person can stand; it's also

American Heart Month. A month where we think about and practice increasing our cardiovascular health. There are myriad diet and lifestyle-related tips and tricks we can use to improve our physical wellness, but what do you know about the ways that relationships can make your ticker better?

Relationships Create A Sense of Meaning

Imagine you lived in a cabin in the woods with no one around. That might sound ideal to some, and it probably would be pretty nice for a while, but living in isolation (in the woods or even in our communities) causes us to lose track of the point of our lives. We don't have jobs to contribute to, relationships to nurture, or events to look forward to. After a while, it would be difficult to convince a person in isolation that there was merit in doing anything other than watching Netflix and eating ice cream. What would be the point? Unfortunately, something similar (while less dramatic sounding) happens to people all the time, especially as they age, retire from jobs, and lose spouses and friends.

Without these foundational relationships, people are bound to lose interest in life and the positive habits that make their lives healthy.

Happy Relationships Reduce Stress

Not all relationships have the beneficial properties that make your life and heart happy and healthy.

We all have people in our lives who drain our energy, cause us stress, or even make us angry.

The more time you spend in those relationships, or the more access you give those people to yourself, the more physical stress you may be putting on your cardiovascular system. Conversely, the more time you spend in happy relationships with people who bring you joy and reduce your stress, the more likely you are to reduce your level of stress.

Why is stress so important? When we feel stressed, there is a physiological response in our bodies.

You can feel the tension rise, perhaps your face gets hot, and your heart begins to thump. These stress reactions raise your blood pressure, and from time to time, that isn't a terrible thing. However, if you're constantly in this state of stress, your raised blood pressure is putting stress on your entire cardiovascular system, which, over time, can cause lasting damage. Minimizing your stress response is crucial to maintaining a healthy heart.

Healthy Relationships Encourage Growth

Recently I heard a saying which states that we are each a reflection of the people we spend the most time with. If I were to spend all my time with people who love staying up late drinking at bars, it would be very likely that I would begin to mimic that behavior, or I would get new friends. On the other hand, when I spend my time with people who share my interest in living a healthy and peaceful life, they encourage my growth. You will find it much easier to prioritize your heart health, eat a healthy diet, and get more exercise when you cultivate relationships with people who actively seek those same things.

The people you spend your time with imprint themselves on your life. Likewise, when you invest in your well-being, you lead by example and pave the way for your partner, friends, children, and grandchildren. During this month, as we celebrate love and hearts, both chocolate-filled and bloodpumping, take stock of the people in your life and the love that keeps you going. The ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu said, "being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage." May you feel the strength and courage that comes from deep and meaningful relationships, and may you allow it to bring healing and well-being to your heart in every sense of the word.

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MENTAL HEALTH MOMENT

LIFE AFTER LOST LOVE When seniors lose a spouse or mate after a lifetime of memories and precious times spent together, the emotions can be devastating. If one spouse was the caregiver for the other, the grief could be compounded by the feeling of loss of purpose. On a cognitive level, the sense of worth can decline. “Why am I still here?

What is my purpose?”

Family members and friends can play a critical role in helping to restore these feelings by reaching out and making deliberate attempts to include the mom/dad or loved one who has experienced loss in their lives in their activities. Even if it is something as simple as a weekly dinner together or taking a walk outside together, enjoying ice cream, and sitting and talking. Connection is key.

Harvard Health states, “People suffering from major depression tend to be isolated and feel disconnected from others and may shun such support and assistance.

People who don’t get such support or avoid it may be at greater risk of slipping into clinical depression during the grieving process.”

There is light at the end of the tunnel, however. Social interaction can ‘bring people back to life.’ Oftentimes, renewed interests can spark a new outlook on life.

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may have been even decades ago can foster regrowth.

It really is a chance to rediscover who they were apart from their spouse. In an elderly generation (75+), many women who may have been devoted wives and mothers can explore their interests before marriage and children.

Making new friends for seniors who have lost a loved one is a powerful way to bond and connect with others and provide a new sense of purpose. Senior centers, bereavement groups, and family friends can be essential lifelines in establishing new connections.

You Are Not Alone!

So many are experiencing loss right now. The silver lining can be the opportunity to connect with others whose paths may be similar to yours. You can contact GriefShare at (800) 395-5755 to connect with people who are grieving with one another. Visit their website https://www.griefshare.org/ to find or start local groups or meetings. Don’t be afraid to reach out and establish new connections.

Beth Douglas is a writer and marketing communications professional with a passion for communications in the area of healthcare, senior care, and dementia education. She resides in Bradenton, FL and continues to be an advocate for quality care for the senior community.

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Cardiovascular diseases are a group of blood and heart disorders that can lead to heart attack and stroke.

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deaths from cardiovascular diseases occur in low- and middle-income countries

An Increasing Burden Low- and middle-income countries often face: Limited access to effective and equitable health care services

Double burden of communicable and noncommunicable diseases

Delayed detection and treatment

These conditions can lead to: Over-burdened, less resilient health systems

High productivity losses from premature death and disability

Strained economic development

To support governments around the world to prevent and control cardiovascular diseases, CDC: Supports the launch and scale up interventions

Provides scientific, technical, and programmatic assistance

Enhances surveillance, laboratory, and public health capacity

Strengthens epidemiological workforce

Global Targets CDC’s work aligns with global targets to reduce premature deaths from noncommunicable diseases through prevention and treatment:

WHO 13th General Programme of Work 20% by 2023 For more information visit www.cdc.gov/globalhealth Source: World Health Organization, 2021 CS322044-BF www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/infographics/noncommunicable-diseases/every-heart-counts.html

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WHO NCD Global Monitoring Framework 25% by 2025

UN Sustainable Development Goals 33% by 2030

WE MUSTACHE YOU A QUESTION ??

If the last two years have proven anything, it’s that we are all stronger and more resilient than we thought. But, if we’re honest, the difficulty of everyday life didn’t start when the pandemic started. Life has always been busy and hectic, and that busyness is one of the main culprits that keep us from living the healthy lives that we all imagine for ourselves.

It’s easy to get caught up in and overwhelmed with the exhaustive list of things you need to do to improve your heart health: diet, exercise, stress reduction, medication, and the list goes on and on. But, we think there’s one thing you can do today that will bring enjoyment to your life while also contributing to your heart health and all it takes is your two feet and some time.

For those who are able, going for a walk is the easiest and most inexpensive way to improve your health. It doesn’t require a membership, special equipment, or any skill. You don’t have to do it as a team and you can walk when and wherever feels right to you. As long as you’re getting out of your house every day and putting one foot in front of the other, you’re doing something great for your health.

Walking is a low-impact form of exercise that is known to be very good for your physical health. It’s also a habit that compounds, meaning you might feel comfortable walking twice around your block today, but if you do that every day for a month it’s likely that you’ll be able to increase your mileage with no more expense of time.

Going for a walk is a great way to lift your mood and improve your mental well-being. If you live in a climate

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VACATION SPOTLIGHT

TREAT YOUR SWEETIE TO

CHOCOLATES AND TRAVEL Oh, Valentine’s Day. Though it’s so early in the year, it always seems to sneak up on us until it’s right there.

How many of you have found yourself in the position where you wait until the day before to buy a gift, and find that you’ll be lucky to grab them a box of chocolates and a cheesy stuffed animal on your way home?

We can do better. Let’s be prepared this year.

Of course, never forget the chocolates (or other favorite sweet treat, no judgment on the chocolate haters), but after everything we’ve all been through over the last couple years, it’s the perfect time to take that trip, getaway, journey, or vacation you and your special someone have had to put on hold.

You deserve to get away, go somewhere special, just you two.

Know you want to go somewhere, but not sure about the destination? Want to take that extra step and do something different that will really knock their socks off?

Here are our top ideas.

Tulip Time River Cruise

Sure, you could buy your partner some flowers from the store (and you should still do that, *wink wink*), but why not head to the Netherlands for an amazing experience as well as some beautiful tulips?

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And the best part of going on a Netherlands river cruise when it just so happens to be tulip blooming season is you get all the beauty and wonder of the blooming flowers while also getting to explore an amazing country.

Great food, scenery with windmills, loads of history and architecture—it’s a trip that truly has something for everyone.

Discover the Secrets of Egypt

Nothing says, “WOW!” like a once in a lifetime kind of journey. If you’re looking for something to make your partner speechless, we’d recommend going with something they’d either never expect, or that they’ve only ever dreamed of. There’s no time like the present to make those dreams come true. And we happen to know that a trip to Egypt has just that effect.

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Our advisors at Roseborough Travel Agency can help you plan the perfect Valentine’s Day travel gift. So, let’s be prepared this year, and give our office a call.

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HOW TO PLAY SUDOKU The goal of Sudoku is to fill in a 9x9 grid with digits so that each column, row, and 3x3 section contain the numbers between 1 to 9.

At the beginning of the game, the 9x9 grid will have some of the squares filled in. Your job is to use logic to fill in the missing digits and complete the grid. Don’t forget, a move is incorrect if: • Any row contains more than one of the same number from 1 to 9 • Any column contains more than one of the same number from 1 to 9 • Any 3x3 grid contains more than one of the same number from 1 to 9

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• It is estimated by the Greeting Card Association approximately 145 million greeting cards are sent every year.

• Greeting cards date back to 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans and was a Valentine in the form of a poem.

• In the mid 1800’s Esther Howland was among the first to bring valentine card production to America originating out of a Massachusetts based printer.

• History reveals that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the United States but also in Canada, Mexico, the UK, France, and Australia.

• Did you know that it is estimated that over 198 million roses are sold for Valentine’s Day Each Year?

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FAVORITE RECIPES RECIPES MADE WITH LOVE

SKILLET SICILIAN CHICKEN Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients 1 6 2 1 1 3/4 1/2 1/2

tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) cloves garlic, minced tbsp. fresh thyme leaves tsp. crushed red pepper flakes cup low-sodium chicken broth cup heavy cream cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (If you're not into sun-dried-tomato use fresh ones instead. It won’t have as much of a tangy kick, but it’ll still make folks fall at your feet.)

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Freshly torn basil, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper and sear, skin-side down, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate and pour off half the fat from skillet.

2. Return skillet to medium heat and add garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute, then stir in broth, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan and season with more salt. Bring to a simmer, then return chicken to skillet, skin-side up.

3. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until chicken is cooked through (and juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a knife), 17 to 20 minutes.

GOOEY CHOCOLATE MUG COOKIES Serving Size for 1 Mug

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egg yolk

Directions

1. Melt butter in your mug of choice.

2. Mix sugar, vanilla extract into melted butter, then add in egg yolk until all combined.

3. Mix in flour, ensure dough does not become crumble.

4. Add chocolate chips.

5. Microwave on high for 40 seconds, cookie should be spongy when you push down, not liquid.

6. Add a scoop of frozen yogurt for a healthy addition to the top!

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ELDER LAW ATTORNEY

HOME HEALTH

Alliance Community 386-734-3481 www.alliancecommunity.org

Akin Law 386-738-5599 www.akin-law.com

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Grand Villa Senior Living Community DeLand: 386-775-4915 www.grandvilladeland.com Ormond Beach: 386-673-5000 www.ormondbeachseniorliving.com Palm Coast: 386-445-3500 www.grandvillapalmcoast.com

Meeks & Ceely, PL Coren J. Meeks 386-734-0199 www.meeksandceely.com

QwestCare Home Health 386-327-1447 www.qwestcarehealth.com

Selis Elder Law of Florida Scott A. Selis 866-735-3377 www.elderlawfirmfla.com

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Summerhaven Assisted Living 386-668-3674 www.summerhavenassistedliving.com The Groves at Alliance Community 386-734-3481 www.alliancecommunity.org/assisted-living The Springs of Parc Hill 386-968-6222 www.thespringsassistedliving.com ASSISTED LIVING PLACEMENT & CARE MANAGEMENT Aging Tree LLC 386-626-2446 www.agingtree.com COMPANION SERVICES No Place Like Home Maker Companion Services, LLC 386-414-9787 www.homemakercompanionservices.com

The Law Offices of Michael Newman 407-413-2588 www.newmanlaworlando.com EYE HEALTH Central Florida Eye Specialists 386-734-2931 www.theeyespecialists.com HEARING AIDS, SCREENINGS/TEST, & ACCESSORIES Hearing Healthcare Centers LLC Lisa Jones, BC-HIS 386-837-4849 www.hhcfla.com HOME IMPROVEMENT Allen’s Appliance Service 386-668-5441 www.allensapplianceservice.com Ed Senez Aluminum Specialist, Inc 386-775-4915 www.edsenezaluminum.com

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites DeLand South 386-507-2500 www.hiexpress.com/delandfl INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING College Arms Towers 386-734-2299 Grand Villa Senior Living Community DeLand: 386-775-4915 www.grandvilladeland.com Palm Coast: 386-445-3500 www.grandvillapalmcoast.com Villa Grande on Saxon 386-774-1234 www.villagrandeonsaxon.com INSURANCE American Advisors Group John Reardon 904-982-2210 www.aag.expert/JohnReardon CMD Insurance Agency Carmen Duffy 386-315-4846 Murray Insurance Agency, Inc. Lynn Seck 386-437-5028 www.murrayins.net Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company Todd M. Myers 407-805-0441 ext. 243 www.toddmmyers.com WellCare Health Plans 407-212-1476 (TTY 711) www.wellcarenow.com

MEDICAL CLAIMS RESOLUTION A/R Solutions 386-469-9890 www.mci-ars.com MEMORY CARE Grand Villa Senior Living Community DeLand: 386-775-4915 www.grandvilladeland.com Ormond Beach: 386-673-5000 www.ormondbeachseniorliving.com Palm Coast: 386-445-3500 www.grandvillapalmcoast.com NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Athens Theatre 386-736-1500 www.athensdeland.com Barberville Pioneer Settlement 386-749-2959 www.pioneersettlement.org

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Care Advocates Needed: Earn $50 Visa gift card for each referral resulting in activation of Electronic Caregiver health monitoring system.

Let's work together to protect lives.

Contact Sherri Berner 386-212-1677. www.livinglifesafer.com

PODIATRIST Roy Rothman, DPM 386-753-1918 www.rothmandpm.com

Caregivers Needed: No Place Like Home - Maker Companion is growing and seeking Caregivers for immediate placement! Do you have a passion or drive to want to help seniors in their home? Responsibilities may include light housekeeping, supervision, laundry, and of course companionship to name a few. Experience with references and a valid driver's license is a must. Call 386-414-9787.

PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS Conviva Care Center 844-910-0332 www.meetconviva.com REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS

Charles Rutenberg Realty Terry Bailey 386-801-9300 www.terrybsells.com

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The Facial Studio 386-218-4728 www.thefacialstudiospa.com

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Central Florida Home Pros LLC 386-668-2626 www.cflhomepros.com

Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center 386-676-3375 www.ormondbeach.org/PAC

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Elder Source 904-391-6699 www.myeldersource.org

MainStreet DeLand Association www.mainstreetdeland.org

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FOR HIRE Yoga Classes: Join us for a healthier you! Tuesdays & Thursdays 11 am and starting Feb. 8th, Tuesdays 6:30 pm at Gateway Center of the Arts (Debary).

Thursdays 5:30 pm at 1 Raw Yoga (Sanford). Call Darlene Taylor (500RYT) 423-384-6440.

Charles Rutenberg Realty Linda Hannon 386-848-8904 www.lindahannon.com

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Call Little Dave the Handyman 386-320-1790.

Lane Realty Services Pam Dean 386-747-5054

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TRAVEL AGENCY

Used Books: The Book Nest used book store in Deltona Library is open every day. Something for everyone: kids, teens, large print, paperback and hardbacks. Also DVDs and CDS. All proceeds support library programs.

Deltona Library, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona, 386-624-8767.

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When You’re Ready to Make a Move...Call the PROS! 386-668-2626 Sandy Alford GRI, e-PRO, SFR, MRP, RENE, SRES

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