Aging Times Magazine - March 2022

VOLUME 1 | ISSUE 13 | MARCH 2022

ONE YEAR WITH AGING TIMES MAGAZINE page 16

BEYOND STEM CELLS page 9

THE ELDERCARE CONTINUUM page 7

SPRING FEVER page 14

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CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER STORY

16 One Year with Aging Times Magazine

Without Further Ado Here is Your Year in Review

MONTHLY FEATURES 6 Social Security

Your Personal my Social Security Account is for Every Stage in Your Career

7 Legal Matters

The Eldercare Continuum : How to Know When to Plan

8 Veterans Benefits

VA Will Change Ratings for Some Medical Conditions

9 Beyond Stem Cells

Get Back to Living Your Life

10 VFW and VFW Auxiliary

The Caring for Survivors Act of 2021

12 Medicare Minute

What if I Need Help Paying for My Medicare Health Care Costs?

14 Healthy Living for the Soul Spring Fever

Relax & Play Brain Games 24 Crossword Puzzle 26 Sudoku

RESOURCES

19 Assisted Living Facility Spotlight New Year, New Home!

25 Volusia Business Services

Aging Times Magazine Businesses and Services for You

15 MainStreet DeLand

Frequently Asked Questions

18 Mental Health Moment

Filling an Increasing Need: Caring for Those with Dementia

21 We Mustache You A Question ??

28 Senior Resource Rolodex

Resource Directory of Trusted Providers

28 Classifieds

Items for Sale, Industry Jobs, Services, and More

22 Vacation Spotlight

How To Advertise Call Janet at 386-717-6267 or email janet.agingtimes@gmail.com

27 Favorite Recipes

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Do You Know What Sleep Can do for You? Hot Springs of Wellness Travel Shepherd's Pie Broccoli & Cheddar Roll ups Sicilian Pane Di Pasqua (Italian Easter Bread)

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

One year can be translated to 12 Months, 365 Days, 8760 Hours, or 31,536,000 seconds. For one year we have been blessed with the privilege to provide you with Aging Times. The dedication, love, passion, sweat and tears that have been dedicated to making the magazine have a successful first year is beyond words.

None of this would have been possible without our chosen Aging Tree Family. To our Director of Sales, Graphic and Art Design Artist, our Head of Delivery and of course my dedicated Husband and Mother who have stood by each step of the way as we have worked through obstacles of paper shortages, gas concerns and so much more words can not express the gratitude and love I have for each and every one of you for all that you do day in and out to support this dream come true. Our publication would not be what it is today without you!

They say surviving your first year of business is one of the hardest things you will do, throw in a pandemic in the mix and you really are testing waters. However, at Aging Times we feel so blessed not just with our team but also with this community and community of advertisers who have partnered to ensure that we are able to continue providing the senior magazine of choice in the area. Thank you to each and everyone of you for following our journey this past year and we hope that you continue to follow the journey and grow with us!

This month we want to take the time to look back on this year of history for Aging Times Magazine. The best articles, fan favorite recipes, and featured celebrations. We hope that this year you have had the opportunity to read each and every edition and have found value in one way or another.

We Hope you Enjoy Our Year in Review From Our Family to Yours;

Priscilla & Bruce Kincaid, Founders/Owners

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DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING Janet Dixon CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Raymond Allen Jr. Wayne Carter Beth Douglas Cheryl Floyd Adrienne Freeland Scott Jamieson Harry Martinez Vince Philip Scott Selis J. Randall Timko, DC, FACO Amanda Vallone Jacob Wilkerson ART DIRECTOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER Casey Marshall CONTACT US Aging Times Magazine 815 S. Volusia Ave., Suite 5 Orange City, FL 32763 Office: 386-626-AGING (2446) Email: marketing.agingtree@gmail.com www.agingtree.com Facebook.com//TheAgingTimesMagazine For advertising inquiries, please contact Janet Dixon at janet.agingtimes@gmail.com or 386-717-6267 ©2022 by Aging Tree, LLC. Aging Times Magazine is the official publication of Aging Tree, LLC. All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced without the permission from Aging Tree, LLC. We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the articles and advertisements, nor are we responsible for the products and services advertised. Check with a healthcare professional regarding appropriate use of any treatment.

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SOCIAL SECURITY

YOUR PERSONAL MY SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT IS FOR EVERY STAGE IN YOUR CAREER GOING ONLINE WITH SOCIAL SECURITY SAVES YOU TIME Our online tools and services save you time and make your life easier. Often, there’s no need to contact Social Security. Here are five of our webpages that can make your life easier:

REQUEST A REPLACEMENT CARD www.ssa.gov/myaccount Request a replacement Social Security card, verify your earnings, get future benefit estimates, instantly get benefit verification letters, and more with your own personal my Social Security account.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS www.ssa.gov/faq

Your online personal my Social Security account is here for you at every stage of your career. You don’t have to be retired or even close to retirement to benefit from it.

Most people can conduct their Social Security business online with their account without contacting Social Security, whether they receive benefits or not.

If you are not currently receiving benefits, use your personal my Social Security account to: • Request a replacement Social Security card (in most states and the District of Columbia).

• Estimate your future benefits.

• Get instant proof that you do not receive benefits.

• Check the status of your Social Security application when you decide to apply for benefits.

• Review your earnings history.

If you already receive Social Security benefits, use your account to: • Request a replacement Social Security card (in most states and the District of Columbia).

• Get instant proof that you receive benefits.

• Set up or change your direct deposit.

• Change your address.

• Request a replacement Medicare card.

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Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to get answers on your Social Security-related questions.

APPLICATION FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS www.ssa.gov/retirement Complete and submit your online application for retirement benefits in as little as 15 minutes.

PUBLICATIONS LIBRARY www.ssa.gov/pubs Access our publications library and get online booklets and pamphlets, including audio versions, on relevant subjects.

NEWS AND UPDATES blog.ssa.gov Get news when it’s hot off the press. Check out our blog for Social Security news and updates.

• Get an instant copy of your Social Security 1099 (SSA-1099) or SSA-1042S. • Opt out of receiving certain notices by mail and instead receive them in the secure Message Center.

Please let your family and friends know that they can create their personal my Social Security account today at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Save time and go online.

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LEGAL MATTERS

THE ELDERCARE CONTINUUM HOW TO KNOW WHEN TO PLAN

Few adults are prepared to deal with aging parents. As author Stella Henry, RN, author of The Eldercare Handbook (available on Amazon) puts it, "We are all pioneers in this strange frontier of caregiver and decision maker for parents. Just as children do not come with instructions, neither do parents."

In our practice, we witness firsthand the difficult choices and dynamics families face. But I have personal experience, as well, from when my parents began their journey through the elder care continuum.

In our experience, there are two primary ways one finds them self on the eldercare continuum. First, a medical crisis. Second, after a long and protracted decline.

While I haven’t crunched the numbers, I can comfortably say that a very high (85% or more) portion of the families seeking help defraying long-term care costs are in crisis, meaning that they are imminently facing decisions about where to place a loved one and how to pay for long-term

care. And that, my reader, is not good for the parent, the family, or the parent’s nest egg.

So, how can one recognize that a parent may require long-term care and/or may not be safely cared for at home? An excellent article about 12 warning signs can be found at SeniorsSafetyAdvice.com.

Most of us that deal with elders going through the elder care continuum know that a quick, peaceful death is rare. As people live longer, it is more likely that death will follow a period of protracted illness or disability. I strongly recommend meeting with an Elder Law Attorney or an Aging Life Care Expert sooner rather than later.

Scott Selis, Elder Law Attorney, estate planning, probate, long-term care, government benefits, (Medicaid, Veteran’s benefits). Scott was Assistant Chair of Florida Bar’s Elder Law section, and Elder Law Attorney of the Year 2016.

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VETERANS BENEFITS

VA WILL CHANGE RATINGS FOR SOME MEDICAL CONDITIONS

The Department of Veterans Affairs has proposed changes to the way it rates respiratory, auditory and mental disorders body systems. VA officials have explained that these proposed updates will enable them to incorporate modern medical data and terminology to provide veterans with more accurate and consistent decisions.

According to a recent VA news release, proposed updates include:

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Modernizing the evaluative rating criteria for sleep apnea, using developments in medical knowledge to evaluate it based on its responsiveness to treatment, bringing the rating criteria for sleep apnea more closely in line with the stated purpose of the rating schedule.

Evaluating mental health conditions based on a more robust and holistic approach that assesses how impactful the disability is to cognition, interpersonal relationships, task completion, life activities and selfcare. Additionally, the proposed evaluation criteria include a 10% minimum evaluation for having one or more service-connected mental health conditions and will no longer require “total occupational and social impairment” to attain a 100% evaluation.

Evaluating tinnitus (ringing in the ears) as a symptom of the underlying disease that causes it, rather than as a stand-alone disability.

If the proposed changes are finalized, veterans who currently receive compensation for a service-connected condition can apply for increased compensation, but no reductions shall be made unless an improvement in the veteran’s disability is shown to have occurred.

Do you need help filing a claim for the VA? Volusia County’s Veterans Services Office can help. Counselors assist 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.

Schedule an appointment by calling 386-254-4646.

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BEYOND STEM CELLS Get Back to Living Your Life

Everyone knows as you age your joints start to give you more trouble, preventing you from doing the things that you love. Playing with your grandchildren, traveling, taking walks with your spouse, playing golf, and many other activities that your painful joints are preventing you from doing. You are probably worried and tired of taking drugs with dangerous side effects. You may have had cortisone shots which can lead to further joint destruction. You may have even been told that you will have to have dangerous joint surgery that could result in infection, serious complications, and even amputation.

There is now another choice.

Dr Timko became clinical director at complete Wellness Medical Centers to offer responsible pain management options so the patient can avoid dangerous pain drugs and surgery. Patients can now get their life back using the latest biological treatments to improve their joint pain and function.

Here at Complete Wellness Medical Centers, we offer an alternative to drugs and surgery to get your life back and enjoy the activities you miss because of chronic joint pain. Our Joint Rescue Program uses the latest

biological treatments for arthritic and “creaky” joints.

Many of our patients are returning to an active lifestyle and can now do the things they missed doing. This is an in-office procedure with no down time.

This is an elective program, and many components are not covered by insurance because the insurance companies do not care about what’s best for you.

Call now for a complementary consultation to see if you are a candidate for our Joint Rescue Program to get your life back.

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Dr. Timko received certification in Manipulation Under Anesthesia from Texas Chiropractic College in 1992 and was re-certified in 2004. He now serves as clinical director at Complete Wellness Medical Centers that provide non-surgical, biologic treatment for arthritic and injured knees, shoulders, backs and hips.

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An extremely important set of bills recently came to my attention, and I thought I would share them with you, in hopes that you will join me in the fight to make these bills law.

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These should be a no-brainer bills to pass. The disparity of the civilian vs. military compensation makes this a very easy issue to argue with a legislator. As of this moment, there are only 45 co-sponsors to this bill in the House (out of 445) and 10 co-sponsors in the Senate (out of 100.)

The last similar bill to this had about 90% co-sponsorship between both parties, where this is co-sponsored by less than 10%.

An important note about these bills - the survivor benefits are paid out as dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) meaning the monies paid to the survivor is done so tax-free through the VA. This bill does not change the nature of this income - those already receiving benefits as a surviving spouse will simply get a raise - this will not make your benefits taxable.

Everyone has one Representative and two Senators.

Contact them today and either kindly ask them to become a co-sponsor on these bills, or if they're in the minority who have already done so, please contact them and thank them for their support.

Scott Jamieson of Tiverton, Rhode Island currently serves the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) Auxiliary as the 2021-2022 National Legislative Ambassador. A Life Member of Alvaro E. Vieira Auxiliary 5390 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, he joined on the eligibility of his grandfather Peter J. Rustek, who served in the United States Army during World War II.

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Symptoms of colorectal cancer can be confused with those of other ailments. That’s why it’s incredibly important to track your patterns.

Although symptoms don’t equal cancer, they’re a signal your body is giving you to get checked out.

“The number one way to avoid colon cancer is to get screened,” says Dr.Chitsaz. “Healthy lifestyle habits like diet, exercise, and avoiding alcohol and tobacco are all great ways to stay healthy, but screening is the most important and has the greatest impact. There are links between alcohol and tobacco with development of cancer, and you should speak with your doctor about riskreduction strategies and try to quit smoking.”

“You should be aware of changes in your stool, blood in your stool, unintentional weight loss and a sense of bloating or cramping that doesn’t resolve,” explains Dr. Ehsan Chitsaz, a gastroenterologist with AdventHealth.

“Unfortunately, many cancers don’t show symptoms until they’re advanced, and that’s why screening is so important.”

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“Screening for colorectal cancer should begin at age 45. Recently, we’re seeing an increase in younger patients, especially those with pre-existing conditions, like inflammatory bowel diseases.”

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A family or genetic history of colorectal cancer elevates your risk. Family history includes family members who had colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and other polyprelated syndromes. African Americans have an increased risk of colon cancer, and men have a slightly higher risk than women.

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WHAT IF I NEED HELP PAYING FOR MY MEDICARE HEALTH CARE COSTS? MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS

1. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program: If you’re eligible, the QMB Program helps pay for Part A and/or Part B premiums. In addition, Medicare providers aren’t allowed to bill you for services and items Medicare covers, including deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. If you get a bill for these charges, tell your provider or the debt collector that you’re in the QMB Program and can’t be charged for Medicare deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. If you’ve already made payments on a bill for services and items Medicare covers, you have the right to a refund. If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you should also contact the plan to ask them to stop the charges. In some cases, you may be billed a small copayment through Medicaid, if one applies.

Note: To make sure your provider knows you’re in the QMB Program, show both your Medicare and Medicaid or QMB card each time you get care. If you have Original Medicare, you can also give your provider a copy of your “Medicare Summary Notice” (MSN). Your MSN will show you’re in the QMB Program and shouldn’t be billed.

Log into (or create) your secure Medicare account at Medicare.gov at any time to sign up to get your MSNs electronically.

2. Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Program: Helps pay Part B premiums only.

3. Qualifying Individual (QI) Program: Helps pay Part B premiums only. Applications are granted on a first come, first-served basis.

4. Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI) Program: Helps pay Part A premiums only. You may qualify for this program if you have a disability, you’re working, and you lost your Social Security disability benefits and premium-free Part A because you returned to work.

If you qualify for a QMB, SLMB, or QI Program, you automatically qualify to get Extra Help paying for Medicare drug coverage (Part D).

Important: The names of these programs and how they work may vary by state. Medicare Savings Programs aren’t available in Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

How do I qualify?

In most cases, to qualify for a Medicare Savings Program, you must have income and resources below a certain limit. States have different limits and ways of counting your income and resources, so you should check with your state Medicaid office to see if you qualify.

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MEDICAID

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps pay health care costs if you have limited income and (in some cases) resources and meet other requirements.

Some people qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.

What does Medicaid cover?

• If you have Medicare and full Medicaid coverage, most of your health care costs are covered. You can get your Medicare coverage through Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan.

• If you have Medicare and full Medicaid coverage, Medicare covers your prescription drugs. You automatically qualify for Extra Help paying your Medicare drug costs. Medicaid may still cover some drugs that Medicare doesn’t cover.

• People with full Medicaid coverage may get coverage for services that Medicare doesn’t cover or only partially covers, like nursing home care, personal care, transportation to medical services, home- and community-based services, and dental, vision, and hearing services.

How do I qualify?

Medicaid programs vary from state to state. They may also have different names, like “Medical Assistance” or “Medi-Cal.” Each state has different income and resource requirements. Call your Medicaid office for more information and to see if you qualify.

MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLANS

Medicare is working with some states and health plans to offer demonstration plans for certain people who have both Medicare and Medicaid and make it easier for them to get the services they need. They’re called MedicareMedicaid Plans. These plans include drug coverage and are only in certain states. If you’re interested in joining a Medicare-Medicaid Plan, visit Medicare.gov/plancompare to see if one is available in your area.

State Pharmacy Assistance Programs Many states have State Pharmacy Assistance Programs that help certain people pay for prescription drugs based on financial need, age, or medical condition. To find out if there’s a State Pharmacy Assistance Programs in your state and how it works, call your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs (also called Patient Assistance Programs) Many major drug manufacturers offer assistance programs for people with Medicare drug coverage (Part

MEDICARE MINUTE D) who meet certain requirements. Visit Medicare.gov/ pharmaceutical-assistance-program to learn more about Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs.

Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) PACE is a Medicare and Medicaid program offered in many states that allows people who need a nursing home-level of care to remain in the community.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits SSI is a cash benefit Social Security pays to people with limited income and resources who are blind, 65 or older, or have a disability. These benefits aren’t the same as Social Security retirement benefits. You may be able to get both SSI and Social Security benefits at the same time if your Social Security benefit is less than the SSI benefit amount, due to a limited work history, a history of low-wage work, or both. If you’re eligible for SSI, you automatically qualify for Extra Help, and are usually eligible for Medicaid.

You can visit benefits.gov/ssa, and use the “Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool” to find out if you’re eligible for SSI or other benefits. Call Social Security at 1-800-7721213 or contact your local Social Security office for more information.

Programs for people who live in the U.S. territories There are programs in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa to help people with limited income and resources pay their Medicare costs. Programs vary in these areas.

For more information call your Medicaid office (State Medical Assistance Office) and to see if you qualify. Visit Medicare. gov/talk-to-someone or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-6334227), TTY: 1-877-486-2048. to get the phone number for your state’s Medicaid office. You can also contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs for Elders) 1-800-963-5337, TTY: 1-800-9558770.

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HEALTHY LIVING FOR THE SOUL

SPRING FEVER Thinking about gardening or desiring replacement plants after being hit by the winter freeze? Visit DeLand’s Wildflower and Garden festival on March 26th. Check out the vendors and educational programs.

As a child, I loved spending time in the gardens tended by my mother, grandmother and aunts. They seemed the happiest among their vegetables and flowers. We harvested berries, figs, beans, corn, cucumbers and tomatoes for canning and pickling. I didn’t know how special that time was until it was too late. My family gardeners are gone. Mama used to say, “It’s not just the flowers, it’s the hours spent working in the soil that helps you.” In the garden we can experience healing from sorrow and concerns about tomorrow. Many of us become gardeners after suffering a loss. Perhaps we have learned the solace, comfort, and faith we feel in knowing that we can help nurture life.

Each month I have the opportunity to interview gardeners for DeLand Garden of the Month; two recent recipients were both over eighty years old. They expressed their joy of being outdoors and benefiting from gardening. One mentioned that he had no idea how difficult it was for a butterfly to go through its life cycle. Perhaps that is one of the benefits; we observe struggle as part of nature. Caterpillars and butterflies have predators, difficult food conditions, as well as the threat of pesticides and development destroying their habitat. If a plant doesn’t have the right soil combination and moisture it withers and dies. We too need to nourish ourselves. We become closer to the symbiotic relationship of all life when we are outdoors.

Urban sprawl encroaches not only on our way of life but also the source of our breath, as trees provide us with oxygen. And of course, we need pollinators; they are necessary in contributing to our food supply.

Consider gardening or being out in nature as your green therapy. Spending time outdoors has many benefits.

We can experience the effects of color as we observe harmonious greens. The color yellow in the flowers and butterflies offers an emotional stimulator; blue is calming, and red contributes enthusiasm, warmth, energy. Enjoy a color walk outdoors and focus on what you see and feel.

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of organs. Bathing in morning sunlight gives the benefit of vitamin D; spending time outdoors improves wellbeing and regulates heart health by synchronizing your heartbeat, reduces stress and may add to longevity.

Our green spaces help us to connect with life and its vitality. Grounding is a way to connect energetically.

Remove your shoes and feel the earth below. Take deep relaxing breaths and do what resonates with you; pray, meditate, relax.

For gardening support, contact your local garden club or the UF/IFAS Master Gardener program. Enjoy this springtime and healthy living for your 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

March 26 Saturday, 9am -3pm Downtown DeLand West Indiana Ave. • Speakers • Demonstrations • Plant & Gardening supply vendors FloridaWildflowerFestival.com (386) 738 - 0649

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I often get asked, "What is Main Street?" or "How can I get involved?". So today, I wanted to take a few minutes and answer those questions.

Main Street is a preservation-based, volunteer-driven approach to Commercial District revitalization. MainStreet DeLand is a 501(c)3 formed to support and enhance the continuing economic development of downtown DeLand while protecting its historical heritage.

One of the best ways to learn more about it is to go to www.MainStreetDeLand.org.

You can learn about us, find business resources, see our calendar of events, sign up for our weekly email blast, become a member, and more.

How can I get involved? It's easy! Volunteering at events or on a committee is an excellent place to start.

Almost every event will need your volunteer support.

On our website or eblast, click on the event to sign up to volunteer or click on the volunteer button at the bottom of the home page.

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How can I find out what's happening in downtown DeLand? Please view our website's calendar to see upcoming events downtown. Sign up for our weekly eblast, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

You can support MainStreet DeLand in a lot of different ways. Volunteer for a committee or event, become a member or sponsor, make a charitable donation. We are currently looking for volunteers for the DeLand Bike Rally and the Florida Wildflower and Garden Festival. Sign up at www.MainStreetDeLand.org.

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A Tribute to our Social Workers During The Covid-19 Pandemic We've all been through a lot over the last few years, and one of the groups of people who have suffered the most are our senior citizens. Thankfully, a workforce full of compassionate professional social workers worked tirelessly to support our senior population. Included in this article is a list of ways you can recognize the hard work of social workers in your life.

In the past year, we have created a dozen issues of Aging Times Magazine with the sole purpose of providing information and inspiration to seniors in our community and around the world.

We're so proud of the work we've done, so we decided to celebrate our first anniversary with a breakdown of each month's feature article.

So, without further ado, here is a year with Aging Times Magazine.

It's incredible to look back at the last year and see how much we've accomplished and all the important causes we've celebrated. We are incredibly grateful to our readers and sponsors for making this magazine possible. We're invested in our mission to provide information and resources to help seniors improve their physical, mental, social, and financial health, and we hope you'll continue on this journey with us. To access digital copies of all of the existing issues of this magazine, head to issuu. com and search "Aging Times Magazine."

Adrienne Freeland is a freelance writer who specializes in helping business owners communicate more clearly. Using skills developed in her former career as a professional fundraiser, Adrienne collaborates with her clients to craft engaging, targeted content.

MAR 2021

Why We Celebrate the Fourth of July Are you a lover of history? If so, you're going to enjoy diving into this month's cover story about why we celebrate the Fourth of July. The writer includes some essential 4th Facts and an engaging narrative of the origin of the holiday and our nation.

JUL 2021

Today's living veterans served in wars spanning from World War II to Afghanistan. In addition to some of their physical injuries, many carry the hidden, emotional wounds of battle. This Veterans Month, and all year long, we celebrated these military heroes in our communities and shared simple and meaningful ways to honor the veterans in our lives.

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Facial Protection Month: Avoid Maskne During Quarantine and COVID We're all looking for ways to protect our skin and keep our faces looking fresh and vibrant. Our constant mask-wearing has made it more difficult than ever. In honor of Facial Protection Month, we're sharing eight great tips for taking care of your skin, plus some helpful information about how to prevent maskne.

APR 2021

The Traditions That Shaped School Through the Generations Do you ever find yourself reminiscing about the way things were back when you were a youngster? This article will be an excellent read for you. Our culture has changed so much in the last 100 years, and this article demonstrates a few of the ways those changes have impacted our educational system.

AUG 2021

The Inexplicable Hope of Mothers This month we looked into one family of mothers and how motherhood has, necessarily, evolved through the generations. Young motherhood today is different from ever before, but the values and lessons we pass from mother to mother shape each coming generation.

MAY 2021

Prevent Alzheimers and the Slow Loss of Brain Function That Can Happen With Age In honor of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, we shared a valuable list of things you can do to protect your brain health. Alzheimer's is a devasting disease, but there are some things we can each do to promote brain health. From dietary tips to information about staying active, this article is an essential read for anyone who hopes to maintain a robust and healthy brain.

JUN 2021

So, You Want to Spice Up Your Life?

Passionate About Pink

We were all young once, and while there are some things we can never recover from our youth, sexual satisfaction doesn't have to be on that list. The problem with aging is that our minds often feel younger than our bodies do. This article goes into depth about some of the physical and emotional barriers that aging adults experience when exploring their sexuality. It also includes a list of things you can do to have a safe and satisfying sex life, no matter how old you are.

We highlighted local hero Lorna Hagstrom this month to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Lorna Jean is a breast cancer survivor and a member of the AdventHealth DeLand Foundation Board. She works passionately to ensure that everyone in our community has access to quality medical care. The article provides valuable information about breast cancer-related events and news.

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OCT 2021

There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays

New Year, New Home

The Power of Love is a Curious Thing

The meaning of the phrase 'going home for the holidays' evolves throughout our lives. When we're young, home is wherever our parents are, and as we age, we become home base for the people that come after us. As we age, it can be harder to reestablish the feeling of a home until you realize that home is not a place but a feeling you get when you're surrounded by people you love. If you're looking for a nostalgic holiday read, you'll love this article.

The red-hot real estate market is causing seniors to wonder if this might be the right time to downsize from the family home into something more suitable for the next phase of their lives. If you're in the market for a new home, you're not alone, and these thoughts about the meaning of home will warm your heart.

This month marks the time of year we spend thinking about LOVE. Traditionally, Valentine's Day is about romantic love, but we celebrate the benefits of all kinds of relationships on our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. This is an interesting read for anyone curious to know how their relationships are helping them feel better.

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MENTAL HEALTH MOMENT

FILLING AN INCREASING NEED: CARING FOR THOSE WITH DEMENTIA Dementia usually starts with occasional instances of being forgetful, but over time, it progresses to cognitive decline… times when certain daily routines become more challenging. Dementia has many faces. The one common denominator is that is most always creates and increasing need for care from a family member or other caregiver.

Spouses of someone with dementia often struggle with releasing control of daily care, and may feel guilt that they should be able to somehow do it all. The adult children of people living with dementia may step in and try to assist when needed, but work responsibilities make it difficult to balance family needs with work demands.

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Adult Day Service programs allow respite care and alleviate caregiver stress. In many instances, the great amount of stress that caregivers experience can cause their health to decline. Both physical health and emotional health are at stake.

• In the past five years, more than 40 million family caregivers provided 37 billion hours of care for loved ones. The value of this care is estimated at $470 billion.

• At least 20% of adult children are taking care of an older parent.

• About 85% of family caregivers in the U.S. do not receive any respite care. Source: Aging in Place Activities that stimulate cognition, such as math and word games are valuable for keeping ‘mentally fit’ for those with early stage mild cognitive impairment. Music and dance stimulate all four quadrants of the brain and involve the social component that releases endorphins into the brain. Conversation and interaction are vital to

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health and happiness. Having a place to go where you are welcomed and accepted creates not only a feeling of wellbeing but a sense of purpose and change of scenery from the home environment.

“We improve quality of life and provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment through arts and activities, promote individual independence, eliminate social isolation, reduce loneliness and depression, promote a sense of bonding with others through activities, provide cognition stimulation, a chance to make friendships and have meaning social interaction,” says Meg Ann Clark, Adult Day Services Manager for Senior Friendship Centers in Venice, Florida.

It is important to recognize the changes in cognitive capabilities in our loved ones and to realize that it is common in older ages. In fact, one in three people will have some form of dementia in their life. It is imperative to dispel the stigma that there is anything ‘wrong” with these changes. Compassion is key as a caregiver. By focusing on the gifts that remain, we honor and respect the individual. In doing this, we help support our loved ones throughout the journey of aging.

Beth Douglas is a marketing communications professional and an advocate for seniors – especially those who are living with dementia-related illness. She is the Marketing and Communications Manager for Senior Friendship Centers.

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DO YOU KNOW WHAT SLEEP CAN DO FOR YOU? Second only to food and water, sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your body. This becomes more and more obvious to us as we age. In our youth, we convince ourselves that we can handle the exhaustion and all-nighters that occur when we're in college or even as new parents. And, we might get by for a while, but the reality is we're never really operating at our best without a good night of sleep.

You probably know a thing or two about that. But feeling alert and energetic are just the tips of the iceberg when it comes to sleep benefits. Healthy sleep habits are known to impact our bodies in many different ways. The well-slept among us have better immune responses, maintain a healthy weight and have a lower risk of severe conditions like diabetes and heart disease. As you see, getting a good night's sleep is a critical element of your overall wellness.

Some of you are thinking, "if only it were that easy."

Getting a restful night of sleep doesn't come easily to everyone. If you have trouble sleeping, speak with your doctor, there are many reasons you may be struggling to rest.

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While some people struggle with sleep issues that a physician can treat, others have a problem we like to call poor sleep hygiene. Sleep hygiene is a set of behavioral and environmental practices that impact your sleep.

Good sleep hygiene practices include: • avoiding large meals or caffeinated beverages in the evenings, • getting regular exercise, • sleeping in a dark, quiet room, • and avoiding screens and gadgets for an hour before you go to sleep.

If you're looking to improve your sleep, begin by addressing these sleep hygiene issues. You'll be amazed to find how a couple of simple changes to your daily routine might make you a happier, healthier, and more rested person. And, as always, bring your sleep concerns to your next doctor's appointment. There's no time like the present to wake up feeling rested and refreshed.

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VACATION SPOTLIGHT

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WELLNESS TRAVEL After a year and a half of hearing about surges, variants, illnesses, quarantines, breakouts, shutdowns, and the ongoing negativity spewing from the media, travelers are looking for ways to cleanse their spirit, soul, and body while traveling safely, now more than ever. And if you’re one of them, there are some amazing options for you.

Over the last several years we’ve planned wellness trips like hiking the Inca Trail in Machu Picchu, walking the Camino Trail, biking throughout the UK, visiting an Ashram in India, and hiking Kilimanjaro in East Africa— just to name a few.

But for a destination that’s a little closer to home and easier to travel to with all the current COVID protocols, we’d highly recommend.

Costa Rica!

Pura Vida (Pure Life) is Costa Rica’s tagline, welcome statement, and all-around way of life. Costa Rica is a paradise for those who’re looking for something different, and a visit there provides something for everyone.

But for travelers looking for the ideal place to improve their mental and physical well-being, explore the beauties of nature, and return relaxed and rejuvenated…

Costa Rica should be your next travel destination.

Become one with nature during activities like trekking, forest baths, natural hot springs, and earthing (barefoot walks to connect with the earth). Or get even more wild with plenty of exhilarating activities like surfing, scuba diving, or white water rafting in the greenest habitat while surrounded by exotic wildlife.

It’s important to pick the resorts and properties that are perfectly placed for the experiences you’re looking for.

There are yoga retreats in the rainforest, surfing and sea

turtle hatching on the beach, hot springs haciendas at the volcano, and several other types of properties that provide an incredible experience for wellness travelers to be able to truly absorb the backdrop and become one with it.

Hot Tip: Spa experiences like body wraps from volcanic mud, coffee scrubs, tropical fruit treatments, and hydrotherapy really upgrade any trip to Costa Rica, but especially wellness retreats.

These various wellness features, alongside deliciously healthy foods have helped create one of the world’s “blue zones,” known as a longevity area where a typical lifespan of Costa Ricans is 90 years young and is directly attributed to the calcium rich waters, healthy living and eating, and Pura Vida lifestyle.

All these amazing experiences and we haven’t even talked about the incredible wildlife!

How do you go? Our team at Roseborough Travel would be more than happy to help you plan the trip of your dreams to Costa Rica or anywhere else in the world. We stay up to date on COVID requirements, like whether you need to be vaccinated, quarantine, or need a test to get into the destination. We help our travelers navigate this new way of travel and life and make it easier than trying to figure it out on your own. Our 50 years of expertise in this industry are proof to our knowledge and ability to plan the most amazing trip for you.

Amanda Vallone is the co-owner of Roseborough Travel Agency in DeLand. She is passionate about helping people experience the world around them.

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STOPPING ALZHEIMER’S BEFORE IT BEGINS! It is safe to say that most, if not all, of us have in some way been affected by Alzheimer's.

Whether we are currently learning to live with this terrible disease on a personal level or, tragically, have seen what it can do to a friend or loved one, it is very apparent that something needs to be done to eradicate Alzheimer's disease from our planet.

Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, the severe loss of memory and other cognitive abilities that interfere with daily life. It accounts for 60 to 80% of dementia cases. Alzheimer's is a progressive disease in which dementia symptoms gradually worsen over time. Mild memory loss in the early stages will increase in severity. As the disease progresses, most patients will lose the abilities that we take for granted daily. For example, they will experience severe memory loss, the inability to carry on conversations, and the mental capacity to respond to their environment. On average, a person with Alzheimer's will live for four to eight years but, in some cases, can live for as long as 20 years.

Sadly, at this point in time, there is no cure. YET! The darkness and hopelessness associated with this terrible disease might finally be lifted. An end could very possibly be in sight!

In conjunction with mega-pharmaceutical company Eli Lily & Co., Care Access is planning on doing just that. The team has launched a groundbreaking nationwide Phase 3 clinical study. They hope to discover a clear way to delay the onset of Alzheimer's and potentially stop the disease before it starts.

Ironically, the first part of this study begins with a task that we take for granted – a simple blood draw. The study is seeking healthy adults between the ages of 55 and 80 who wish to discover if they are predisposed to Alzheimer's. After a brief screening process, volunteers will receive a free blood draw that could indicate if a patient is a highrisk candidate for cognitive and functional decline associated with the disease. Next, their blood will be analyzed for biomarkers linked to Alzheimer's.

If positive, they will be invited to partake in the study's second phase.

Volunteers will receive a newly developed medication that could potentially slow and end the cognitive and physical issues linked to the disease.

This medication contains an antibody called Donanemab, with early symptomatic Alzheimer's.

Research shows that adverse changes in the brain

can occur up to 20 years before the first symptom of Alzheimer's disease rears its ugly head. Therefore, the purpose of the clinical study is to discover if Donanemab, when taken early in life, can STOP Alzheimer's before it even begins.

The end to Alzheimer's could very well be insight. This clinical study will hopefully prove that "a treatment that can reverse or prevent the onset of symptoms will ultimately lead to a future where Alzheimer's can be a disease of the past."

Vince Philip moved from Staten Island, New York to DeLand, Florida over 20 years ago. When he is not working as a marketing and graphic design professional, Vince enjoys traveling, writing and board gaming.

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Did you know that until 1970 the holiday St. Patrick’s Day was a “Dry” holiday because of it being a national holiday? At that time the pubs were actually closed in honor of the day!

Did you know that the first Irish Parade according to History was actually held here in St. Augustine dating back to 1601?

Irish clovers are actually 3 leafed when associating the clover with St. Patrick.

Irish legends identify it as means to symbolize the holy trinity when St. Patrick was bringing Christianity to Ireland.

Corned Beef and Cabbage was actually an American-Irish recipe for St. Patrick’s Day Did you know that Lephrechaun’s are actually shoemakers? Yes it’s true!

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FAVORITE RECIPES

FAVORITE RECIPES LOOK BACK

Favorite Recipe’s, this year we took a journey through time and evolution. Family memories and recipes that are centuries old and that have lived through our history. We have had the pleasure of indulging and visualizing family heirlooms and creating new memories while trying things we may not have had before.

Here is a glimpse of how we honored our families through taste and sharing our love for cooking.

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In a large bowl, com bine the broccoli, onio n, parsley, 1 tablesp 1/4 teaspoon each oon oil, and salt and pepper. Fold in the cheese.

On a lightly floured work surface, shape the pizza dough into circle, spread with the a 14-inch mustard and cut into 8 triangles. Divide the mixture among the triangles (about 1/3 broccoli cup per triangle). Star wide end, roll dough ting at the around the filling.

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parc hment paper. Transfer to the prepared bak ing sheet, brush with roll ups the remaining tablesp bake until golden brow oon oil and n, 20 to 22 minutes . Serve with a salad, if desired.

TIP: Save time and make these ahead: Let the roll ups coo and freeze in a rese l, wrap in foil alable plastic bag up to 1 month. Cook from 425 F until heated frozen at through, 15 minutes .

Italian Easter Bread

350.

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In a medium bowl,

6 oz. broccoli crowns , thinly sliced (about 2 1/4 cups) 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh flat-lea f parsley 2 tbsp. olive oil 6 oz. extra-sharp che ddar, grated 1 lb. pizza dough, tha wed if frozen 2 tbsp. Dijon musta rd salt and pepper, to taste

1 ¼ cup milk er 1/3 cup unsalted butt perature) (cubed at room tem ant 2 ¼ tsp rapid rise inst yeast (1 package) 1/8 tspof salt 2 large eggs beaten ½ cup sugar 4 cups of flour & 1 tbs water Egg Wash: 1 large egg for decoration s egg d dye 3 Optional: s multi-color sprinkle

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