Aging Times Magazine - August 2021

VOLUME 1 | ISSUE 6 | AUGUST 2021

The Traditions that Shaped School Through the Generations page 8

SUSTAINABLE AGING AND END-OF-LIFE CONVERSATIONS page 15

GUITARS FOR VETS

Helping Veterans Cope with PTSD Through Music page 6

HOW TO GIVE BIG GIFTS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL WITHOUT TAXES? page 7

CONTENTS COVER STORY

8 Back to School

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AGING TREE & AGING TIMES MAGAZINE PRESENTS

The Traditions that Shaped School Through the Generations

MONTHLY FEATURES 6 Veterans Benefits

Guitars for Vets: Helping Veterans Cope with PTSD Through Music

7 Legal Matters

How to Give Big Gifts for Back to School without Taxes?

12 Social Security

Social Security Online Learning Tool

Connecting Seniors with Senior Services

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH 10AM - 1PM

GATEWAY CENTER FOR THE ARTS 880 N. HIGHWAY 17-92, DEBARY

For More Information See Page 12

14 Healthy Living for the Soul Memory Making Moments

15 Caregiver Corner

Sustainable Aging and End-of-Life Conversations

RESOURCES

18 Mental Health Moment

17 Volusia Business Services

19 We Mustache You A Question ??

26 Classifieds

20 Vacation Spotlight

28 Senior Resource Rolodex

The Magic of Music: The Old School Band The Tremendous Health Benefits of Music!

Are You Doing Enough For Your Eyes?

Multi-Generational Travel: Bring the Whole Family

22 It’s About Love

Aging Times Magazine Businesses and Services for You Items for Sale, Industry Jobs, Services, and More Resource Directory of Trusted Providers

23 Herbal Health

How To Advertise To advertise in Aging Times Magazine, please call 386-717-6267 or email janet.agingtimes@gmail.com

24 Relax & Play Brain Games

Recipe & Classifieds Submissions Email to marketing.agingtree@gmail.com

27 Favorite Family Recipes

Follow Us on Facebook Facebook.com//AgingTimesMagazine

That was Then. This is Now. It’s Still About Love.

How Hemp Oil Can Help You Sudoku and Crossword Puzzle Back To School Lunch & Snacks

Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

3

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

The hustle and bustle of fall has arrived, with August here we are beginning to say good-bye to long hot days with our children and grandchildren being home. This summer many of us were brought back to life while interacting with our families especially after last year being so limited.

Beach adventures, boating, outdoor games, and long summer nights brings us memories we can cherish forever. Back to school can be bitter sweet. Although our homes may be a little quieter during the day, we begin missing these times we make memories and return to our busy on the go lifestyles as parents and grandparents!

But it also can bring forth many memories and flashbacks to our backto-school days.

The thoughts of “when I was your age” come to mind. While reminiscing on some of the best days we talk as a family about classic Friday Night Lights at the hometown football games and homecoming preparations, decorations, themes, and even nights at the skating rink bringing back so many memories.

It’s amazing how events may not change but as our generations grow music changes, style changes, and teaching changes. We begin learning from our children just as we teach them.

We hope you enjoy taking an adventure through time as we reflect on our experiences over the years and learning from our generations both past and present.

From our family to yours,

Priscilla & Bruce Kincaid, Founders/Owners

DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING Janet Dixon CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Raymond Allen Jr. Scott Selis Harry Martinez Joe Hubbes Beth Douglas Cheryl Floyd Adrienne Freeland Theresa Wilbanks Amanda Vallone 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 ©2021 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.

4

Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

Contact Janet Dixon Director of Advertising

386-717-6267

janet.agingtimes@gmail.com

AdvertiseDemographics with Us. Call| Today!

Map of Distribution | Distribution Points TARGET AUDIENCE

VOLUSIA COUNTY

RESIDENTS 55+

DISTRIBUTED TO ALL

WE ARE REGIONAL

LOCAL SENIOR COMMUNITIES

REACHING OVER

20,000

10,000 Americans retire everyday. 38% of Volusia County residents are 65 or older.

Volusia County has one of the highest concentrations of retirees in the state.

REASONS FOR PRINT ADVERTISING

1 We feature local merchants and vendors, providing 5 Our professional team of graphic designers create value with your sales message alongside other prominent businesses.

2 Our full color magazine is not just for advertising

but an outlet for information and community news.

3 We showcase your busness with ads, editorials, and informative articles.

4 Each editions reaches over 20,000 local

eye catching ads and editorials.

6 When you advertise with us for 6 or more months

your business is listed free in the Senior Resource Rolodex section.

7 Each edition has resourceful and educational

articles for seniors and their families helping them find solutions in every day living.

households and businesses.

Over 450 Distribution Points

Seville

Ormond By The Sea Ormond Beach

Pierson Volusia

Holly Hill

40

Daytona Beach

Barberville DeLeon Springs

Glenwood .J oh n’s

iv

R

17

DeLand

er

Nursing Homes Select Convenience Stores Hospitals Medical Clinics Pharmacies Senior Centers Beauty Salons And Many More

St

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Debbie’s Health DeLand Bakery West Volusia Tourism Village Cafe Grocery Stores Physician Offices Retirement Communities Assisted Living Facilities

Orange City DeBary

South Daytona Daytona Beach Shores Port Orange Ponce Inlet

92 Lake Helen Cassadega Deltona Enterprise

New Smyrna Beach Edgewater Oak Hill

Aging Times Magazine Grow with us! Be a part of our Aging Times Magazine!

Contact Janet Dixon | Phone: (386) 717-6267 | Email: janet.agingtimes@gmail.com

Atlantic Ocean

| August 2021

5

VETERANS BENEFITS

GUITARS 4 VETS

HELPING VETERANS COPE WITH PTSD THROUGH MUSIC Over 800,000 veterans struggle with the physical and emotional effects of war every day. They are unable to cope with situations that most people take for granted. Simple tasks can trigger horrific and often unmanageable panic attacks, nightmares, and flashbacks. They disconnect from their surroundings and other people. Many are unable to recover without muchneeded help. But a chance meeting between two men 14 years ago has provided some much-needed relief.

For years, Dan Van Buskirk, a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran, wanted to learn to play guitar. He was afraid to try because he felt that the PTSD resulting from his wartime experiences would prevent him from succeeding. But then, in 2007, Dan was introduced to Patrick Nettersheim, a Milwaukee guitar instructor.

Patrick began teaching Dan how to play guitar. Dan discovered that the same strong spirit and will that helped him in the jungles of Vietnam also gave him the confidence to learn how to play music. Soon, both men realized that the self-expression and human interaction that Dan was enjoying could be a liberating outlet for many other suffering veterans. They shared their story and the gift of music with veterans at The Clement Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee and Guitars 4 Vets was born.

Guitars 4 Vets (G4V) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing relief to struggling veterans through the healing power of music combined with the support and understanding of a caring community. Since its inception, G4V has provided veterans struggling with personal injuries, PTSD, and other emotional distress with a unique, therapeutic alternative through a structured guitar instruction program. Every veteran enrolled in the program is given a brand-new guitar, accessories, and of course, free lessons provided by volunteers at VA facilities and community centers,

called chapters, throughout the United States. Students learn at their own pace. Each chapter holds monthly group sessions where students play music and share experiences in a safe, familiar environment. Regular attendees build confidence and slowly reacquire the skills they need to survive. There is a local chapter at the Deltona Community Based Outpatient Clinic located at 1200 Deltona Blvd. in Deltona. You can call the clinic at (386) 575-5000 for enrollment information.

The G4V Program works! Learning how to play guitar helps suffering veterans deal with physical and mental issues and reconnect with their communities and surroundings.

If you would like to help Guitars 4 Vets continue to help our Veterans, please donate a guitar or make a monetary donation online at www.guitars4vets. org. Checks can be mailed to them at Guitars for Vets Processing Center 11933 W. Burleigh Street #100, Milwaukee, WI 53222.

Raymond Allen Jr., U.S. Army SFC (RET.) Volusia County Veterans Services 123 West Indiana Avenue DeLand, Florida 32720 Phone: 386-740-5102 Fax: 386-740-5101 www.TheEyeSpecialists.com EYE EXAMS CATARACT SURGERY

386-734-2931

1592 South SR-15-A | DeLand, FL 32720

CORNEA SURGERY EYELID SURGERY

Other Offices in: Lake Mary, Orange City, Orlando, New Smyrna Beach, and Ormond Beach

6

Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

HOW TO GIVE BIG GIFTS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL WITHOUT TAXES? Here is a prediction: Those that give grandchildren backto-school gifts of $25,000 each this year will not pay any gift tax. Surprised? Skeptical? Read on.

The IRS allows everyone to give away $15,000 per year to as many people as they would like without reporting it to the IRS. But if you give away more than $15,000 to anyone, you will need to report the gifts to the IRS, but likely will not pay taxes of any kind.

READ THAT AGAIN!

If you give away more than $15,000 to anyone, you will need to report the gifts to the IRS, but likely will not pay taxes of any kind!!

Here's Why In 2021, individuals can gift $15,000 per year to anyone, plus up to $11.7M over their lifetime. Married couples can gift $15,000 per year to anyone ($30,000 total), plus up to $23.4M during their lifetime before any gift tax is owed.

LEGAL MATTERS

Here's an Example Every year during the last 20 years, a grandmother reports that she gave away $20,000 over the annual gifting exemption. That is $400,000 ($20,000 x 20 years) over the annual gift exemption. But no tax is due because that $400,000 is applied to her $11.7M lifetime gifting exemption, leaving “only” $11.3M of gifting over $15,000 per year without tax liability.

I have met plenty of wealthy people since I began my estate planning practice in 2006. Not one of them had given away tens of millions of dollars more than the annual gifting exemption.

So, do not fear giving away more than $15,000 to anyone. In the words of Bobby McFerrin, “Don’t worry.

Be happy.”

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.

Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

7

THE TRADITIONS THAT SHAPED

SCHOOL THROUGH THE GENERATIONS If you have had a grandparent or been a grandparent, you’re familiar with the phrase “back in my day…” followed by some story about how much things have changed. In some ways, the world has changed so drastically that our day-to-day lives look nothing like those of generations past. For example, it's remarkable how many people in my grandparents' generation managed to find the worst route to school as it was uphill both ways, at least that's the way they remembered it.

My son starts preschool this year, and I know that school will be wildly different for him than it was for me.

It got me wondering how much has changed over the last 100 years. As families like mine prepare for a new school year, it’s interesting to reflect on how culture has shaped school through the generations.

My grandparents were born in the mid-1920s, putting them in primary school right around the time of the Great Depression. Back in the 1920s and 30’s the education system wasn’t as regulated as it is today.

There were little schoolhouses in each community and when the stock market crashed in October of 1929, small communities were virtually leveled by financial loss.

When budgets were cut, some schools would have to close leaving families out of options. When, eventually, the Great Depression ended, the country learned a lesson about the importance of centralized school systems and education in American became more efficient and curriculums became more standardized as a result.

is prom. The concept of prom (short for promenade) dates back as early as the late 1800s, co-ed groups of college students would dine together to practice their etiquette and social skills. But by the 1940s and 50s, it was cemented as an activity that defined high school culture and still does to this day.

Like American culture, the standardization of education was like a pendulum that, over the decades, would continue to swing, and by the time my mother was a student in the 1960s and 70s she remembered

By the mid-1940s, we were bouncing back from the financial collapse and the end of World WarII. Unemployment was at a record low, spirits were lifted, and people were ready to spend their money. From this time of renewed prosperity, traditions were born that came to define a generation of students.

One tradition made popular in this era that still reigns supreme today

1920

1930

1940

1950

“Roaring Twenties” Renewal of culture, slang & fashion Radio sparks education with on-air classes.

Students stopped attending school at 8th grade to help families make ends meet.

“Baby Boomers” begin a generation with unprecedented school population growth and massive social change.

A culture of change and rebellion is introduced with the debut of rock & roll. Teens were boppin’ and swingin’ their hips more than ever.

1921 — National Honor Society is established.

1926 — Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) administered for first time.

1928 — Future Farmers of America (FFA) is established.

1930 — Overhead Projector used for the first time.

1931 — Little Orphan Annie makes radio debut.

1932 — Buck Rogers makes radio debut.

1934 — National Beta Club starts.

— High School Drivers Ed course is first offered.

1939 — IQ Testing introduced.

— School Bus standards, including yellow color, adopted.

1940 — Filmstrips used in primary & secondary schools.

1943 — Archie Andrews makes radio debut.

1944 — The term “Teenager” first introduced to America.

1946 — National School Lunch Program established.

— Howdy Doody Time makes radio debut.

— Highlights Magazine releases first issue.

1951 — Videotapes introduce a new teaching method.

1954 — Brown v. Board of Education is passed, integrating American schools.

1955 — Captain Kangaroo hops on the scene.

1957 — American Bandstand dances into living rooms across the USA. 1958 — National Defense Education Act provides science funding.

8

Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

1960 Anti-establishment culture Rise of the “Flower Children” Civil Rights, Anti-War

1960 — Whiteboards start to replace blackboards in classrooms.

1964 — Civil Rights Act becomes law.

1965 — Head Start is launched 1968 — Mister Rogers welcomes children to his neighborhood.

1969 — Sesame Street debuts.

— Neil Armstrong visits the Man in the Moon.

school being very regimented.

Her last name was Tozer and the teachers always had students sit in straight rows, alphabetically. This meant she was always in the back, which to her was the perfect place to read a book or gossip with her friends. One day the teacher got so sick of my mother interrupting class that she broke with protocol and moved her to the front of the room. The upside was that she was able to see the board and focus on the teacher whether she wanted to or not.

cultural impact on American students. On one hand, it was traumatic, while simultaneously it was the fire that empowered a new counterculture movement called the hippie movement. Hippies saw mainstream culture as the source of many of our country’s problems.

Their protests, sexual freedom, and drug use were a far cry from the promenades that were happening in generations before them. The pendulum of American culture had swung toward the liberal side and even schools felt the impacts.

During this period, under the presidency of John F. Kennedy, there was a change in the way the American public viewed education.

The government pushed for an increased focus on race equality in schools based on the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas Supreme Court decision. This, as you know, wasn’t universally popular but it came about around the same time that educational researchers began encouraging teachers to develop students' intellectual curiosity rather than teaching by rote as my mother remembered.

Everything changed in the 1980s when computers made their way into public schools and MTV blasted popular music videos into American homes. Around this time the cultural pendulum swung again.

The hippie movement fizzled out and conservatism raged in earnest.

There were still proms, homecoming parades, and high school football games, but suddenly the world was opening up. The brat pack was defining high school stereotypes and young people could see themselves reflected in a way they may not have before.

In the late 1970s, things like the draft, the return of Prisoners of War, and the more than 58,000 American deaths that resulted from the Vietnam War, had a tremendous

I was born in the early ’80s and was a student in the 90s and early 2000s. I am a proud member of the floppy disk generation. We had access to computers,

continued on page 11

1970

1980

1990

2000

2010/20

The 1970s was a decade of transformation in the American education system.

Age of Social and Technological innovation begins.

Advances in science and technology increase as the Tech Age creeps in!

Development of virtual and homeschool education begins as new education standards are developed.

Strengthening our Education System led to an innovation in education as pandemic introduces new ways to teach and learn.

1970 — PBS makes its debut.

1971 — Voting age lowered to 18.

— Electric Company airs.

1972 — Hand-held calculator and Scantron Testing introduced.

— First Afterschool Special debuts on ABC. 1973 — School House Rock! airs.

1975 — Education of All Handicapped Children Act enacted.

1976 — Apple Inc. releases Apple 1.

1981 — IBM introduces Model 5150 computer and MS-DOS. — MTV officially launched.

— Scholastic Book Fair launched in California.

1983 — D.A.R.E. is founded.

— Reading Rainbow airs.

1984 — Apple introduces Mac. 1985 — Toshiba releases laptop.

— Microsoft release Windows 1.0 to the world.

1989 — University of Phoenix starts online education.

1990 — The World Wide Web becomes available to students.

— Individuals with Disabilities Act passes.

1991 — SMART Technologies introduces interactive whiteboard.

1992 — First Charter School.

1993 — Bill Nye the Science Guy. 1994 — The first Online High School opens.

1998 — Google makes its debut.

2001 — Connections Academy established as first online K-12 school.

— STEM acronym introduced 2002 — No Child Left Behind Act signed into law.

2003 — Mythbusters airs.

— Social Media era Begins with MySpace.

2005 — Little Einsteins airs.

2009 — Common Core State Standards Initiative launched.

2013 — Virtual Schools exist in 25 US states.

2015 — Every Student Succeeds Act passed and replaces No Child Left Behind Act. — Race to the Top Initiative provides grants for classroom resources.

2019 — All Work and No Play, Montessori-like school is introduced.

2020 — COVID-19 Pandemic causes widespread school closure.

— New ways to teach and learn.

Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

9

AGING TREE & AGING TIMES MAGAZINE PRESENTS

Connecting Seniors with Senior Services

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH 10AM - 1PM

GATEWAY CENTER FOR THE ARTS 880 N. HIGHWAY 17-92, DEBARY

Kick Off Fall With Us

Join local businesses supporting you and your health! Free community event and great for all ages. Free snacks, door prizes, and much more.

Connecting Seniors with Senior Services.

For more information, please contact Janet Dixon at (386) 717-6267 or email janet.agingtimes@gmail.com

Thank You to Our Sponsers

continued from page 9

but they weren't very powerful. Dial-up internet became available when I was in middle school, but there wasn’t an easy way to search for anything until Google was founded in 1998. Before then, we perused stacks of books at the library and paged through the family collection of Encyclopedia Britannica to write book reports.

Some big things happened when I was in high school.

The Columbine shooting took place in 1999. Who could have imagined how common mass tragedies like that would become? Later that year we all panicked about the Y2K bug and whether the internet would crash when the new millennium began. The following year, when I was a senior, something happened that I vividly remember changing everything. We all remember where we were on September 11, 2001. That event changed everything, for all of us.

Today’s students have a school experience that is hard to relate to. They hold access to the entire internet in the palm of their hands. When the pandemic started they attended classes virtually, something we never could have imagined a decade ago. They wore face masks for hours on end, and high school seniors missed their proms and graduation ceremonies. The last few years were hard for students, but then I think about my grandmother who attended school during the Great Depression and my mother who witnessed school segregation, and I realize that each generation has our own stories that define our education.

My son starts preschool in a few weeks and I can’t help but think how fortunate we are to live in a country where education is a right for all of us. I know his education will be much different than mine was. He’ll never know the joy of ripping the ends off of dot matrix printer paper, he’ll never use a landline phone, and unlike his grandmother and great grandmother, he’ll never have to attend school in the south without air conditioning.

Through thick and thin, we continue refining education to provide a better, fuller experience to our kids than what we had. I hope no other generation has to live through a financial collapse or a pandemic, but if history teaches us anything, they’ll experience a disruption of their own. Then they’ll push forward, into their wild and wonderful lives, filled with stories to tell their grandchildren about the time they had to attend school as a hologram, or in a spaceship, or, well, who knows?

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.

NR 30211767 Insured | Bonded

In-Home Health Care Nurse LPN CNA Companion Services

386-767-5556 Welcome to Freedom Oaks Assisted Living Country Waterfront Living for Seniors Assisted Living Facility AL134581

We offer a holistic approach to a heathly lifestyle designed to keep you feeling at home. We are a 10 bed facility. We keep a small unit home that keeps the ratio from aide to resident low.

386-767-5556

FreedomOaks@gmx.com 579 Jonson Lake Rd., DeLeon Springs, FL 32130

39

$

PASSENGER MOTOR COACH

August 19 • September 2 & 16 • October 7 & 21 Departs 7am • Palm Coast, Ormond, New Smyrna Plus...Motor Coach Tours & Day Trips

386.235.3443 WWW.JOINTHEFUN.US Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

11

SOCIAL SECURITY

SOCIAL SECURITY ONLINE LEARNING TOOLS

The original mission for Social Security was to promote economic security for the nation’s people. Social Security is much more than a retirement program, providing financial benefits, information, and tools to help support workers and their families in every community across America.

Our online learning resources for educators are great for teaching people about Social Security! Chances are a student will know someone who receives retirement or disability benefits. This could be a way to relate our many programs to a new audience, and show them that our programs help people other than retirees.

Understanding how Social Security helps wounded warriors, and children and adults with disabilities can lead to greater empathy and provide a path to inspired learning.

We offer an educator’s toolkit to engage students and educate them about our programs. Use the toolkit to create your own lesson plan! The toolkit includes: • Lesson plans with objectives.

• Infographics and handouts for each lesson plan.

• Links to Social Security web pages.

• Talking points.

• Quiz questions and answers.

SOCIAL SECURITY EDUCATOR TOOLKIT www.ssa.gov/thirdparty/educators.html

The goal of our Educators webpage is to provide you with a toolkit full of the information and resources to develop engaging and informative lessons on Social Security and the importance of planning for the future.

The toolkit consists of the following components:

1

2 LESSON PLANS WITH OBJECTIVES

Lesson Plan 1: What is Social Security and why is it important to me?

Objective: To provide a basic understanding of why Social Security was created, who it serves, and how it works.

Lesson Plan 2: Is Social Security just for retirement and will it be there for me?

Objective: To reinforce that Social Security is more than retirement and will be there for them now and in the future.

2

INFOGRAPHICS AND HANDOUT FOR EACH LESSON PLAN

3

SOCIAL SECURITY WEB PAGES AND OTHER RESOURCES

4

TALKING POINTS FOR TEACHING

5

ASSESSMENTS AND ANSWERS FOR EACH LESSON

You can access the toolkit at www.ssa.gov/thirdparty/educators.html.

As your child’s first educator, you can use our toolkit to introduce your child or grandchild to the importance of Social Security programs.

We value and welcome the efforts of teachers to educate America’s young people. We want to help spark discussions with students about the benefits Social Security provides to millions of people. Please share our toolkit with your favorite educators today.

Harry Martinez, Social Security District Manager www.ssa.gov Phone: 1-866-964-7396

TERRY BAILEY

BROKER ASSOCIATE, GRI, CRS

terrybsells.com | 386.801.9300

12

Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

LINDA HANNON

BROKER ASSOCIATE, GRI, ABR

lindahannon.com | 386.848.8904

new to Medicare?

I can help you get Medicare ready.

Are you turning 65 or new to Medicare?

I can help you get Medicare ready.

Hearing Healthcare Centers Call a licensed Humana sales agent.

Call licensed Humana sales agent. offers a personalized program Call aa licensed Humana sales agent.

MARIA PEREZ-CONDE of "Total Hearing Care" 386-316-7079 MARIA (TTY: 711) PEREZ-CONDE by a Caring Specialist, with Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

386-316-7079 (TTY: 711) En español? Llame al 386-316-7079 (TTY: 711) over 28 years of experience.

MPEREZ-CONDE@HUMANA.COM

Lisa Jones, BC-HIS

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

En español? Llame al 386-316-7079 • Ear Cleaning(TTY: 711) & Wax Removal • Hearing Aid Sales, Fittings MPEREZ-CONDE@HUMANA.COM

Helping People Hear Better for 20 Years

& Programming Services

MARIA PEREZ-CONDE 386-316-7079 (TTY: 711) Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

En español? Llame al 386-316-7079 (TTY: 711) MPEREZ-CONDE@HUMANA.COM

Y0040_GHHHXDDEN21_C

• Hearing Screenings & Comprehensive Tests • All Brand Repairs

Royal Oaks Professional Center 190 Treemonte Dr., Orange City (behind Big Lots Plaza)

www.hhcfla.com

We Provide Better Hearing, Not Just Hearing Aids.

Call for Your Appointment

Y0040_GHHHXDDEN21_C

Put Your Feet In Our Hands Providing Leg, Foot & Ankle Care for Over 25 Years Wound Care • Sports Injuries • Reconstructive Foot Surgery Laser Treatment for Pain Management Call Us Before Spending Thousands at the Emergency Room or Wound Care Center

Ingrown Nails • Arch and Heel Pain • Fractures Bunions • Hammer Toes • Diabetic Foot Disorders Corns & Calluses • Neuromas • Diabetic Ulcerations Skin Cancer of Legs & Feet • Varicose & Spider Veins Fat Pad Replacement • Pillows for Your Feet

ROY ROTHMAN, DPM Diplomat, American Board of Podiatrist Surgery • Board Certified in Foot Surgery & Wound Care • Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons • Fellow, American Professional Wound Care Association Voted Best Podiatrist, West Volusia by Readers of News Journal Voted One of America’s Best Podiatrist, 2006-2013 by Consumers’ Research Council of America

386-753-1918

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm 2836 Enterprise Rd., Ste 2, DeBary, Florida (Adjacent to Orange City Nursing)

Serving Volusia & Seminole Counties • Most Insurance Accepted

www.RothmanDPM.com Connect With Us Search for Roy Rothman, DPM,PA

386-837-4849

Coren J. Meeks Elder Law Attorney

Guiding your legal needs with experience and compassion through your next stage of life.

• Elder Law in Florida • Estate Planning • Probate • Guardianship • Medicaid Planning • Wills & Trusts Call to Schedule a Consultation

386-734-0199 w w w. m e e k s a n d c e e l y. c o m

311 East Rich Avenue, DeLand, Florida 32720 Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

13

HEALTHY LIVING FOR THE SOUL

MEMORY MAKING MOMENTS

"School Days, School Days, Good old Golden Rule Days" is an old song and yet every year at this time the tune comes back to me.

After college, I taught school for most of my career. Summers became that time to kick back and relax. But when August rolled around, I started getting that, “Can’t wait to start school,” feeling, filled with anticipation and excitement. At 50 I attended graduate school during summer vacations and received my master’s degree in storytelling on my 56th birthday. It’s never too late to learn something new. In my sixties, I picked up a ukulele. I have not mastered it, by any means, but it is fun.

On a recent visit with my daughter, I decided to bring my ukulele and an extra one, just in case someone showed an interest. While playing a little camp song, “It Ain’t Gonna Rain No More,” my grandchildren started singing along and Mariela, the 10-year-old, asked if she could play. I took out the extra ukulele and handed it to her.

“First,” I replied, “you need to learn two chords C and G7; with these two you can play several songs.”

She said, “I don’t know about G7, my fingers can’t do that.”

“Some chords are easier than others, but you will want to learn that one.”

“Can I take the ukulele to my room? “ “Sure,” I agreed.

Shortly, she returned, “I think I have it, Grammy.” She played the song beautifully. She is a natural musician, she also understands that practice is necessary to learn new skills, and quitting isn’t an option.

Spending cherished moments with each one of my eight grandchildren brings me so much joy. Generation to generation, taking the time to listen and experiencing shared activities creates memories for both, another way to experience 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

14

Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

Recently we had a discussion about learning.

Grammy: Were you surprised when I brought the ukuleles to your house?

Mariela: Yes, I had never seen one in person.

Grammy: How did you feel about playing it?

Mariela: I wasn’t quite sure, but I knew if I worked hard I could probably do it.

Grammy: Do you think having piano lessons helped you feel more confident about learning another instrument?

Mariela: Yes, the lessons let me know I can actually learn a new instrument.

Grammy: Do you think it was easier for children of my generation to learn things than it is for your generation?

Mariela: I think it was probably easier for them because they were used to doing different things and had the patience for it.

Grammy: Without as many distractions, like computer games and shows?

Mariela: Yes. Grammy: I believe you have inherited talents and an interest in singing and acting from your mother and me. Do you?

Mariela: I never thought about it, but maybe there is something to that.

CAREGIVER CORNER

SUSTAINABLE AGING AND END-OF-LIFE CONVERSATIONS It is critical to have aging and end-of-life discussions before an illness or accident because a plan to wait until a crisis arrives on the doorstep is not a plan. Collaboration is key. Co-create the vision. Have the sustainable aging and end-of-life discussions before you are enveloped in the emotions that accompany a crisis. Give the gift of a good death to all of those in your circles by encouraging end-of-life conversations.

The reality is that many other meaningful conversations help prepare our family members and ourselves for aging in a way that is sustainable for the entire family.

It is not important who initiates this dialogue, and each conversation is not a one-and-done event but a series of discussions that evolve as circumstances and wishes change. Open, honest communication is crucial to create a sustainable foundation for collaboration between current or future caregivers and the family members who will receive support.

PREPARE FOR AGING-RELATED AND END-OF-LIFE CONVERSATIONS

Research Options and Locate Resources

When you have an understanding of the components that will be a part of the conversations, you can decide the order and depth as you progress.

Meet Resistance with Patience

When you begin the process of creating a safe space for open dialogue, it is not uncommon to start the conversation and be met with resistance. When met with a refusal to continue the discussion, table it and revisit the subject later. You may make a small amount of headway during each attempt until you achieve a breakthrough.

Begin with the End in Mind

When we begin with the end in mind, we acknowledge the reality that all of us are on a journey with a common destination. The decisions surrounding end-of-life are something most of us will confront, and when we explore wishes with those closest to us, we are demonstrating love and care. End-of-life conversations may be initially uncomfortable and cause us to feel vulnerable but, in the end, empower us and our family members to decide how we want to live and how we want to die.

Curiosity and Vulnerability

Curiosity and vulnerability are two essential strategies that will help you explore all aspects of these sensitive topics. When we approach sustainable aging and end-of-life conversations by demonstrating our own vulnerability, we create a safe space for family members to express their feelings and emotions. Acknowledge that the subject is unsettling and uncomfortable to discuss. Being vulnerable takes courage. Having these conversations takes courage. Sit with the discomfort and then lean into it. Explore your fears.

Curiosity about your thoughts surrounding your aging and end-of-life will help you begin the conversation with others. You may be surprised to find that your reflection on death brought you to an entirely different place than that of your family member. The most important outcome, especially in the early discussions, is to keep communication lines open.

FIVE CONVERSATION TOPICS

Here are five conversations that will help you create a sustainable foundation of care.

End-Of-Life Planning

Learn the terms and understand the components surrounding end-of-life decisions. Advance directives are a good place to start because of the importance of understanding your family member’s wishes and ensuring that a person is designated to support and communicate those wishes if required.

Consult with an Elder Law Attorney Not all Elder Law Attorneys specialize in every field of Elder Law. It is recommended that you locate an continued on page 16 Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

15

continued from page 15

attorney whose focus matches your situation. As with all professional services, referrals and recommendations are an excellent place to start on your quest to find the right fit.

How to Get Started You may begin the conversation by asking your family member if there is a Durable POA or a Healthcare POA already in place. Suppose a health care representative has not been designated. In that case, it is an essential first step to ensure that your family members’ decisions are upheld if they cannot share their preferences. It is a good practice to review this document annually to ensure that no changes are desired.

Financial

Conversations about finances are crucial for many reasons. Many family members first notice signs of a family member’s dementia in the bank account. Also, older adults are vulnerable to fraud. Due to the subject’s sensitive nature, it may take years of conversation to reach a place of collaboration. If legal steps are required, it is best and less expensive to manage the process before a crisis.

The most important place to start is to simply know where financial documents are kept. The next step may be to monitor accounts. At some point, more oversight will be needed. Begin the conversations, and don’t

be discouraged by rejection. Occasionally, revisit the subject with empathy and openness.

Health

A hospitalization or disease diagnosis can be the first time many family members know a parent’s health and medical details. Suddenly, there is a lot to learn and with a rapidity that is ripe for errors. It is important to know that mistakes and misunderstandings are inevitable in these situations regardless of how well we have prepared. Forgiveness and compassion are important components of a sustainable caregiving experience.

Home

We often don’t think about where we would like to live in 10 or 20 years and what accommodations may be needed to support our lifestyle and abilities.

Conversations about where and how a family member envisions their future home are essential because the desires and choices impact the entire family.

When decisions are made under duress, it is emotional.

Collaboration is often discarded when all family member’s positions are rooted in fear. The fears that drive the discussions are directly in competition for control. For these reasons, have the conversations sooner rather than later.

Legacy

David Solie tells us that, “Whether they express it or not, life review is the dominant psychological event of getting old…Senior adults focus on reviewing their lives to find what it meant for them to have lived.” He makes clear that this is the primary concern, following control, over an older adult’s present and future. An important part of our role is to help our family members process their life stories in a way that helps them discover the meaning that will continue when they are no longer here. We can only fulfill this important task if we are not in a battle for control over legal, financial, or independence matters.

COMMUNICATION TIPS

How to have sustainable aging and end-of-life conversations is arguably more important than what to say during the discussions. It is essential to be clear on your objectives before beginning. Set an intention.

Understand that the ultimate goal is to keep the channels of communication open. This is not a one-anddone conversation. Getting to win/win requires that you maximize empathy and minimize ego. Be curious.

Theresa Wilbanks is a Certified Caregiving Consultant and founder of Sustainable Caregiving. She works with family caregivers to empower them with the resources, skills and strategies required to manage the stress and challenges of caregiving.

16

Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

AGING TIMES MAGAZINE BUSINESSES AND SERVICES FOR YOU! Gary Sturgeon Agency Owner

GES Florida Insured LLC

Your One Stop Shop for Seniors in Transition

2955 Enterprise Rd., Ste 110 DeBary, FL 32713

386-224-1999

Personal & Commercial Insurance Agency

gary@gsflins.com

Buying or Selling? Consult a Realtor®

✓ Move Management ✓ Transition Coordination ✓ Liquidation ✓ Packing & Unpacking

✓ New Home Design Plans ✓ New Home Set Up ✓ Sale of Home ✓ Move Out Cleaning

KATHY KAVALA, RN, CECC John MacFarlane

Peter Kurkjian

Broker/Owner

Broker/Owner

Nationally Certified Elder Care Coordinator (CECC) Registered Nurse (RN) Moving Specialist

CELL: 407-579-3123

When You’re Ready to Make a Move...

Call the PROS!

386-668-2626 301 N. Pine Meadow Dr., DeBary, FL 32713

www.CFLHomePros.com

Office: 386-333-8277

Email: info@TheSeniorTransitionExperts.com www.TheSeniorTransitionExperts.com

CNBrown Insurance

Medicare • Health • Life Insurance

Carol N. Brown Licensed Agent

386-848-0543

email: carolnbrown@aol.com Taylor Smith

15+ Years of Experience

www.carolnbrown.com

Director of Financial Services

Invest in the Best

The Law Firm of

Astrid de Parry, P.A. Alyson G. Morelli Attorney at Law

Pleasing Central Florida Since 1960

FREE

Written Price Quote

Areas of Concentration: • Probate & Guardianship • Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning • Business & Commercial Law • Civil Litigation & Mediation • Real Property Transactions

107 East Church St. DeLand, FL 32724

386-736-1223

email@delandattorney.com www.delandattorney.com

We fix Well & City Water, Residential & Commercial, Whole House Filtration, Drinking Water, Corrosion Control, Hardness & Iron Removal, Chemical Contaminant Removal

386-943-9202

813-A Flightline Blvd. Suite 5, DeLand, FL, 32724

www.BestWaterSystems.net NOW HIRING!

Full or Part-Time Route Technicians needed. Will Train. Call 386-943-9202 to set up an interview.

NMLS #9392

John Reardon

NMLS# 555210 Reverse Mortgage and HECM for Purchase Professional

TOLL FREE 888.988.6939 ext.8395 FAX 886.908.0273 DIRECT PHONE 904.982.2210 EMAIL jreardon@aag.com

Serving: NE & Central Florida; Southeast Georgia

Regional Office 1452 North US Hwy 1, Suite 107 Ormond Beach, FL 32174 www.AAG.expert/JohnReardon

Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

17

MENTAL HEALTH MOMENT

THE MAGIC OF MUSIC

We all know that music can have powerful effects.

It can move us. It can touch our hearts and minds in indescribable ways. It can reach places in us that we had forgotten. For many people living with dementia, it can truly cause a transformative reaction that defies explanation.

For the Old School Band, a group of retired Central Florida school teachers and friends that perform music from the early half of the 1900’s, this theory becomes reality. This charismatic band visits assisted living communities, bringing vitality and life and adding a powerful dimension into the lives of many seniors.

REAP THE REWARDS

THE TREMENDOUS HEALTH BENEFITS OF MUSIC! Music has the power to improve our moods, energy and stress levels. It can really have ‘magical’ effects.

As Caroline Beson, LPMT, MT-BC, a licensed, boardcertified music therapist suggests, “Think about a time when you heard a song on the radio that changed your mood for the better.” It truly is awe inspiring! “People usually know what kinds of music will be best for their health. It’s the music that helps you feel rejuvenated, joyful, hopeful, energized or peaceful.”

Music also has powerful effects on memory, vitality and energy. For seniors with dementia, music can be really transformative.

MUSIC CAN BE AN ENERGY BOOSTER! “Listening to your favorite music can be a great way for healthy people to stay motivated during physical activity and it can aid in coordination,” says Beson.

“I've never seen her respond to anything before. She was really enjoying the music.”

“It's amazing how everyone is so quiet and sleepy when we start but so lively and happy after the first few songs.”

“He never speaks, but he was singing all the words.”

These are quotes from several of the staff at the retirement homes, assisted living communities and memory care homes where the Old School Band has performed.

The members of the group had performed at school events when they were teaching. After retiring in 2011, the reading teacher-guitarist asked if they would help fulfill her dream, a band that would perform at the senior homes and play “THEIR “ music. They, too, are seniors in their 70s and 80s and volunteer their performance two times a month. They practice every week and love it. “The music keeps us young and we keep on making people happy,” says Gretchen Hyde, one of the band members.

Beth Douglas is an experienced marketing communications professional who is passionate about promoting quality, compassionate senior healthcare. She is a contributing writer and independent contractor with Douglas Design & Marketing.

18

Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

AHHHHH.... IT REDUCES ANXIETY. “Listening to slower music with a predictable rhythm, as a part of meditation practice, for example, is effective in reducing anxiety levels for many people.”

IT GIVES YOUR BRAIN A WORKOUT. “Active participation in music-making engages the whole brain,” says Beson. “This can help form new connections in the brain, which means making music is a great way to stay active mentally.”

DANCE! DANCE! DANCE! Movement is a great way to express yourself. It gives your body a workout. “Making music is also a physical activity,” she explains. “Singing or playing an instrument is part recreation and part exercise.”

IT CAN DECREASE PAIN AND DEPRESSION. A 2012 study found that listening to music twice a day helped participants with chronic disease experience less pain and fewer symptoms of depression.

How amazing that something so seemingly simple can have such wide reaching benefits!

Embrace it. Allow music to stir emotions, heal, and enjoy the incredibly transformative powers of music!

Source: Piedmont Healthcare

WE MUSTACHE YOU A QUESTION ??

ARE YOU DOING ENOUGH FOR YOUR EYES? More than half of Americans over the age of 80 have cataracts or have already had surgery to correct them. That’s an incredible statistic and it should have you thinking, as it does us, what in the world a cataract is and how to protect your eyes from them.

Cataract

Causes

Clouding of the eye's natural lens leading to a decrease in vision.

Eye with Cataract

Aging Congenital Diabetes Eye Injury

Symptoms

Normal Eye

Cataracts are easy to recognize in the later stage as they cause a clouding of the lens in the eye which makes it difficult to see. However, they come on slowly and can take years to develop to the point of being visible to others. The cause of cataracts can vary, but the underlying problem is generally the same. When the lens in your eye becomes damaged it causes the tissue to cloud over. This damage can come from an injury or a medical condition, though most often it is caused by age. As we grow older our tissues become less flexible and thicker which causes the lens to break down and appear cloudy.

Cloudy or Blurred Vision Discolored Vision Impaired Night Vision Double Vision

eyes. Maintaining your overall health has an impact on your vision health. When you eat a healthy diet, reduce the consumption of alcohol, and avoid smoking you’re adding years to the life of your eyes.

But, by far, the most important thing you can do to protect your vision health from cataracts, or any other condition is to have regular eye examinations. We live in such a beautiful world, it’s a shame to lose the ability to see it. We want you to continue seeing clearly. Don’t put it off, call your doctor today so you can catch a future cataract early.

Besides age, there are common factors that can increase your risk for cataracts. We can’t change the fact that we age, but we can address the other issues that contribute to this common eye condition. Smoking, obesity, and high blood pressure are all cataract risk factors that you can manage to help prevent or slow the onset of cloudy

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.

Come experience our vibrant senior living community in DeLand.

Good Samaritan Society – Florida Lutheran 450 N McDonald Ave • DeLand, FL 32724 All faiths or beliefs are welcome. © 2021 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. All rights reserved. Assisted Living Facility #AL5455.

569-455-748 5/21

good-sam.com 386.736.5800 Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

19

VACATION SPOTLIGHT

MULTI-GENERATIONAL TRAVEL

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY

As the summer ends and we say our goodbyes to the grandkids, family barbeques, weeks at the beach, and the everlasting heat, it’s time to start thinking about your next family get-together.

Multi-generational vacations are one of the most popular types of travel we plan at Roseborough Travel. Here’s what to keep in mind when planning a trip like this.

SCHEDULES

The grandchildren are going back to school, the kids have a limited vacation schedule, and grandma and grandpa are blissfully retired, but in all honesty, they’re busier in retirement than they ever were when they were working. Schedules are the number one thing that needs to mesh to have a truly epic family vacation.

My recommendation is to focus on the holidays. Most schedules will typically have the main national holidays off, which means you can plan your vacations for those times. The grandkids will all have a spring break (though they might not all sync), and there’s also Thanksgiving vacation, Easter holiday, MLK Day, Winter Break, and of course, next summer.

DESTINATION

One of the best family vacations I’ve planned was a Galapagos Islands Cruise for ages 7 to 77. A Galapagos itinerary is great for all ages and fulfills everyone’s adventurous side. You’ll get to see so much wildlife, take plenty of amazing photos, and learn a lot along the way.

It’s quite spectacular and extremely eye-opening to see in person what you learned in school about Darwin’s Theory of Evolution.

Or maybe you have a bunch of art, history, and architecture-loving family members. In which case, a European River Cruise would be perfect. There’ll be opportunities to take bike rides through picturesque towns for the more active family members, gentle walking sightseeing tours for the slower-paced

family members, and of course beer and wine tasting opportunities for the of-age family members.

Want to know the top family getaway we sell?

A Caribbean Ocean Cruise. An ocean cruise for seven days typically fits vacation schedules, budget constraints, and has activities for 7 months to 97 years young cruisers. My family has taken a Thanksgiving cruise every year since I was 16. After we lost my grandfather, it became a family tradition for my mom’s siblings and all the kids to cruise together every year.

My cousins now live in New York, Texas, Alabama, and Germany, but we have a strong family bond because we share this extraordinary time together every year. I can’t thank my family enough for this.

Your Dream Vacation is Our Priority.

140 East Indiana Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724 386-734-7245 • www.roseboroughtravel.com • info@roseboroughtravel.com 20

Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

You take 2 million steps every year.

AdventHealth has received nine Center of Excellence designations in Volusia County for hip, knee, shoulder and spine surgeries.

Hip pain shouldn’t slow you down.

21-ORTHO-07946

Your hips work incredibly hard. Arthritis pain shouldn’t leave you sitting on the sidelines. AdventHealth’s expert orthopedics team is highly experienced in providing innovative, whole-person solutions for hip disorders — from minimally invasive surgery to total hip replacement — to get you back in motion, fast.

VolusiaFlaglerOrtho.com

Dedicated to Providing Affordable and Safe Housing for Seniors in the Heart of DeLand

BUDGET

Planning a family getaway can get a little hairy when it comes to budget. But if you’ve made it as far as narrowing down a date and destination (or top three destinations), then a budget should be within reach.

You’ll just need to figure out how flexible everyone is. How much can they spend? How many adults and children will be coming? A family of six is going to have a huge difference in price or a huge difference in rooming conditions than a family of three. How much time do they need to pay off the trip? On average final payments are due 45 to 60 days before departure, so payment plans are always a positive thing to have for a family getaway.

Whether you’re adventurous, seeking culture, or want to lay low there can be an amazing family vacation that fits your whole crew. Our team at Roseborough Travel is happy to help you plan your next family getaway.

Amanda Vallone is the co-owner of Roseborough Travel Agency in DeLand. She is passionate about helping people experience the world around them. She was awarded and or recognized for the 40 under 40, President’s Excellence in Business, Future Leaders in Travel, Best Travel Advisor, and Best of the Best awards over the last 10 years.

•

Large carpeted studio & one-bedroom apartments for low-income seniors

•

Remodeled kitchens, walk-in closets, & self controlled air/heat

•

Utilities included (telephone & cable extra)

•

Controlled access to the building

•

Amenities include library, fitness center, auditorium and more, as well as a variety of planned social activities

•

Convenient access to shops, restaurants, medical offices, churches and all of DeLand’s cultural amenities

•

62+ community only

101 North Amelia Ave., DeLand, FL • 386-734-2299

OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

We Specialize in Medicare Supplement Plans

CARMEN DUFFY Insurance Broker

386-315-4846 Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

21

THAT WAS THEN THIS IS NOW When it comes to Love, there really are no wrong answers. Love, through the ages, may have changed faces, but the essence of love will always be the same.

Love is truly what gives life meaning. At the end of the day, our finest moments will be those times when we have experienced love of one kind or another.

Back in the day when my parents met (in 1950), they were geographically challenged. My Dad lived in Portland, Maine and my Mom lived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. My mother said that they “fell in love through writing love letters.” Sweet, right? When she told me that, my mind went reeling. That would almost never happen in today’s age. Texting, Facetime, Zoom and Social Media have dramatically changed the way we all communicate...and even fall in love.

My mother said that they “fell in love through writing love letters.” Sweet, right?

When Senior Circle Stories (a personal nonprofit project) held one of its online events, “It’s About Love,” seniors were encouraged to share their love stories during a Zoom event. After all, who doesn’t love a good love story? We learned that many couples had met under very difference circumstances. One couple had met at the VFW (Veteran of Foreign Wars) Hall and danced the night away to the jitterbug. Another couple had met on a canoe trip and a year later arranged a date to have coffee at a local coffee shop. Yet another couple met at a club when he was on leave from military duty and went out to ‘paint the town,’ so to speak. Things may have moved a little slower back then. Online dating was not yet in existence. People had to rely on meeting each other organically. Family members were more involved and the need for acceptance was greater.

22

Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

So many things were different. Was it better then?

Worse? Who is to say? I believe that regardless of the changes in technology and our faster pace of living, in general, certain factors will never change. We all still thrill to hear from the one we care about. We all still yearn to find lasting love. And we all still rejoice in feeling loved and accepted. In short, even with the dramatic changes in communication, LOVE will never go out of style.

Beth Douglas is an experienced marketing communications professional who is passionate about promoting quality, compassionate senior healthcare. She is a contributing writer and independent contractor with Douglas Design & Marketing.

HOW HEMP OIL CAN HELP YOU! Are you looking for less stress? Less pain? Better sleep?

Maybe even to regulate blood sugar levels? Hemp oil could be your answer.

Before we tell you our recommendation, let’s take a look at a system in our bodies called the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The ESC has two main types of receptors: CB1 and CB2.

Activation of these receptors can affect: • Sleep Cycles and Energy • Addiction and Pain • Learning and Memory • Inflammation • Heart Health and More Did you know our bodies produce cannabinoids?

It’s true! These cannabinoids bind to our receptors and taking an activated hemp oil product can show major improvements to our sleep, pain levels, anxiety, inflammation, arthritis, and blood flow. But not all hemp oil is created equal and most only absorb about 5-10% meaning your money is wasted. After all, what good is a product that you can’t absorb?

With eight registered patents (four on inflammation alone) Gemini’s REMEDY stands out above all others,

using nanotechnology to produce a nanodroplet with the size of 10-15 nanometers, ensuring the highest degree of absorption possible (about 95%). Scientific studies show REMEDY can show a reduction in inflammation–four times greater than the generic hemp oil meaning you get the most benefit for your money.

If those results aren’t impressive enough, Gemini stands behind REMEDY offering customers a 30-day moneyback guarantee. So, if you are suffering from poor sleep to chronic pain or from a multitude of other conditions that take your body away from homeostasis you owe it to yourself to give REMEDY a try. You really do have NOTHING to lose.

FEEL THE DIFFERENCE WITH REMEDY! Gemini Health & Wellness Joe Hubbes Gemini Independent Distributor (386) 320-9688 www.geminiinfo.com/USA

Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

23

RELAX & PLAY BRAIN GAMES

SUDOKU 1

2 4 5

5 2

7

9

3

5 6 8 4 5 7 9

5

4

9 6

4 2

7 3 2

LAST MONTH’S ANSWERS

6

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

SUDOKU TIPS

Sudoku is a fun puzzle game once you get the hang of it. At the same time, learning to play Sudoku can be a bit intimidating for beginners. So, if you are a complete beginner, here are a few Sudoku tips that you can use to improve your Sudoku skills.

Tip 1: Look for rows, columns of 3x3 sections that contain 5 or more numbers.

Work through the remaining empty cells, trying the numbers that have not been used. In many cases, you will find numbers that can only be placed in one position considering the other numbers that are already in its row, column, and 3×3 grid.

Tip 2: Break the grid up visually into 3 columns and 3 rows. Each large column will have 3, 3x3 grids and each row will have 3, 3x3 grids. Now, look for columns or grids that have 2 of the same number.

Logically, there must be a 3rd copy of the same number in the only remaining 9-cell section. Look at each of the remaining 9 positions and see if you can find the location of the missing number.

Life Plan  Independent Living  Assisted Living  Rehab Care  Skilled Nursing

Retirement Doesn’t Have to be Lonely 386-734-3481 24

Aging Times Magazine | August 2021



www.alliancecommunity.org

RELAX & PLAY BRAIN GAMES

CROSSWORD PUZZLE STRONG START

ACROSS

1

2

3

4

5

1. Washroom vessel 6. "Back in Black" rock band 10. Guffaw syllables 14. Where you live 15. Aesopian also-ran 16. In a bit, in poems 17. Allots, with "out" 18. Israeli airline 19. "Fancy" artist Azalea 20. "America's Dead Sea" 23. Sci-fi visitors 24. Long in the tooth 25. Cosigners for minors 28. Sign of a full house 29. Fling the horsehide 31. Airline-regulating org.

32. "J. Edgar" org.

34. River through Poland 36. Larger-than-life sorts 38. Literature in 16-point type, say 41. 0. Henry literary device 42.

Minor (northern constellation) 43. Takes too much, for short 44. Sty female 45. Pet food brand 47. Op. (footnote abbr.)

49. Flat occupant 51. Intended goal 52. Wimbledon do-over 55. Origin-of-the-universe premise 59. Meets with 61. Computer pioneer Turing 62. Alternative to "bottled" 63. Like some surgery 64. Hefty volume 65. Cursor controller 66. In the altogether 67. One-dish meal 68. Features of winding roads

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

6

8

9

10

21

23

24

32

25 29

33

34

38

30 36

42

27

53

54

37

43

46

47

50

48

51

55 60

26

56

52

57

58

61

62

63

64

65

66

67

68

www.freedailycrosswords.com -by Victor Fleming

49

13

40

41 45

12

31

35

39

44

11

22

28

59

7

DOWN 1. Cub Scout's award 2. Scrap, as a mission 3. Does a cobbler's job 4. Creative spark 5. Trojan War sage 6. In the future 7. Match a bet 8. "Oh, fudge!"

9. Last place, in baseball lingo 10. 17-syllable poem 11. Spongy kind of cake 12. One who won't share 13. Your choice

21. Fore-and-aft-rigged vessel 22. Wing it 26. Aquarium array 27. Talk fresh to 28. Capricorn, e.g.

29. Will figures 30. Starbucks array 32.

Islands (autonomous part of Denmark) 33. Kodiak, for one 35. Conga or bongo 37. Old geezer 38. Letter to Santa

39. Looking over 40. Not said explicitly 46. Box score entries 48. Returnee's declaration 50. Flight seating option 51. Nixon's first No. 2 52. Yoga position 53. Demagnetize, perhaps 54. Does data entry 56. Oodles 57. "Hello" tag datum 58. Mireille of "The Killing" 59. Cry aloud 60. Newsworthy time

Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

25

CLASSIFIEDS

Distributed to more than 450 locations throughout Volusia County. $25 per month up to 35 words, bold heading included.

To submit ad email marketing.agingtree@gmail.com.

FOR SALE

Profitable Gutter Business Two gutter machines, box truck, all reels, tools, and ladders. Owner wants to retire. Take the name and phone number and 35 years in business with all contacts.

NEEDED

Magazine Distributer

386-734-8385 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, 32725, (across from City Hall)

386-624-8767

Employers and referral partners do you need staff?

Why not reach out to prospect candidates for the senior care industry through the go-to senior magazine? Post your positions today! $25 per month up to 35 words.

To submit ad email marketing.agingtree@gmail.com

Seeking a dedicated magazine distributer to support our distribution needs as we grow!

Sanford, Lake Mary, and Orlando areas.

386-626-2446

Do you have unwanted medical equipment or senior related items within your home that you need to sell?

List your unwanted items with us and your listing will reach everyone throughout Volusia County. $25 per month up to 35 words.

To submit ad email marketing.agingtree@gmail.com

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Immediate Home-Maker Companion With over 10 years in the industry we are e xpanding our caregiver family.

Established and well known private duty company in Volusia County is growing and looking for the most compassionate responsible caregivers possible to service clients immediately in Volusia County. Your job will be as a subcontracted caregiver to help seniors retain their independence in their home.

Call Today!

386-414-9787

Responsibilities may include: • Light Housekeeping • Supervision • Laundry • Transportation • Medication Reminders • Of Course Companionship

AHCA LIC #234127

26

Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

Requirements: • Valid Drivers License with Clean Driving Record • REFERENCES we can contact • Supply a clean Level 2 criminal background (will be checked) • Professional appearance • Experience with the Elderly or in the Medical Field • Home Health Aide Certification or CNA a plus but not mandatory

FAMILY RECIPE FAVORITE FAMILY TRADITIONS

BACK TO SCHOOL LUNCH & SNACKS

BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR ROLLUPS

PUPPY CHOW

6 ounces broccoli crowns, thinly sliced (about 2 1/4 cups) 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, coarsely grated 1 pound pizza dough, thawed if frozen 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard salt and pepper, to taste Green salad, for serving

Ingredients

Directions

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, onion, parsley, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

Fold in the cheese.

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

Ingredients 1 1/2 1/4 1 6 2

cup semisweet chocolate chips cup creamy peanut butter cup unsalted butter teaspoon vanilla extract cups Rice Chex cereal cups powdered sugar

Directions

1. Place the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30-second intervals and stir after each session. Continue until the mixture is smooth when stirred.

2. Mix in the vanilla extract.

3. Pour the cereal into a large mixing bowl. Add the chocolate mixture and gently stir until cereal is evenly coated.

Pour the coated cereal into a large Ziploc bag. Add the powdered sugar. Seal the bag and shake until the cereal is well coated. Spread on parchment paper or waxed paper.

Let sit until cool and chocolate is set.

4. Store the puppy chow in an airtight container on the counter or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

4. Transfer roll ups to the prepared baking sheet, brush with the remaining tablespoon oil and bake until golden brown, 20 to 22 minutes. Serve with a salad, if desired.

Save time and make these ahead: Let the roll ups cool, wrap in foil and freeze in a resealable plastic bag up to 1 month.

Cook from frozen at 425 F until heated through, 15 minutes.

Does your family have a "go-to" family recipe and a story to share?

Aging Times is looking to share a family heirloom within our magazine each month and we need your families story to make it perfect! If you have a recipe to share and a story please submit via email to marketing.agingtree@gmail.com. We want to share your story and recipe with our readers!

Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

27

Our business partners have committed to providing premium products and excellent service. When contacting a trusted provider be sure to ask for Aging Tree premium services.

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES SENIOR LIVING PARTNERS

Alliance Community 386-734-3481 www.alliancecommunity.org CERTUS Premier Memory Care Living ALF License #13245 386-473-1513 www.certrusseniorliving.com Freedom Oaks Assisted Living ALF License #134581 386-767-5556 www.freedomoaksassistedliving.com Good Samaritan Society ALF License #AL5455 386-736-5800 www.good-sam.com Summerhaven Assisted Living ALF License #11967538 386-668-3674 www.summerhavenassistedliving.com ASSISTED LIVING PLACEMENT & CARE MANAGEMENT Aging Tree 386-626-2446 www.agingtree.com CHIROPRACTOR Rescue Care Chiropractic 386-957-4786 www.rescuecarechiro.com/

CLINICAL RESEARCH Omega Research Group 386-668-4202 www.omegaresearchgrp.com COMPANION SERVICES No Place Like Home - Maker Companion Services, LLC License #234127 386-414-9787

www.homemakercompanionservices.com

ELDER LAW ATTORNEY Akin Law 386-738-5599 www.akin-law.com Meeks & Ceely, PL Coren J. Meeks 386-734-0199 www.meeksandceely.com Selis Elder Law of Florida Scott A. Selis 866-735-3377 www.elderlawfirmfla.com The Law Firm of Astrid de Parry, P.A. Alyson G. Morelli 386-736-1223 www.delandattorney.com EYE HEALTH

PHYSICIAN PARTNERS

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 HERBAL HEALTH Gemini Health & Wellness Joe Hubbes 386-320-9688 www.geminiinfo.com/USA HOME & MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Allen’s Appliance Service 386-668-5441 www.allensapplianceservice.com Install Don’t Fall Jacob Wilkerson 407-496-6066 www.installdontfall.com HOME HEALTH QwestCare Home Health License #299995122 386-327-1447 www.qwestcarehealth.com INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING College Arms Towers 386-734-2299 Villa Grande on Saxon 386-774-1234 www.villagrandeonsaxon.com

Contact Janet Dixon Director of Advertising

386-717-6267

Call Today for Summer Savings!

28

Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

janet.agingtimes@gmail.com

INSURANCE American Advisors Group John Reardon 904-982-2210 www.aag.expert/JohnReardon CMD Insurance Agency Carmen Duffy 386-315-4846 CNBrown Insurance Carol N. Brown 383-848-0543 www.carolnbrown.com GES Florida Insured LLC Gary Sturgeon 386-224-1999 www.gsflins.com Humana Maria Perez-Conde 386-316-7079 (TTY: 711) www.humana.com Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company Todd M. Myers 407-805-0441 ext. 243 www.toddmmyers.com Page Insurance Agency Taylor Smith 386-873-0272 www.pageinsuranceagency.com State Farm Amanda Agnew 386-960-7878 www.insurewithamanda.com MARKETING Douglas Design & Marketing 407-774-8108 www.douglasmarketingworks.com

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS

Barberville Pioneer Settlement 386-749-2959 www.pioneersettlement.org

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

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

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

Habitat for Humanity DeLand 386-734-7268 www.wvhabitat.org MainStreet DeLand Association www.mainstreetdeland.org

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

West Volusia Tourism 386-734-0162 www.visitwestvolusia.com

Florida Arthritis Center 386-668-1410 www.flrheum.com

ORTHOPAEDIC AdventHealth 386-586-1485 www.volusiaflaglerortho.com Florida Orthopaedic Associates 386-774-2500 www.fl-ortho.net

SENIOR MOVE MANAGEMENT The Senior Transition Experts LLC 386-333-8277 www.theseniortransitionexperts.com TRAVEL AGENCY Roseborough Travel Agency 386-734-7245 www.roseboroughtravel.com

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

TRAVEL DAY TOURS

PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS Absolute Health Professionals 386-767-5556 www.absolutehealthpro.com

Stefan's Join the Fun 386-235-3443 www.flrheum.com WATER SYSTEMS Best Water Systems 386-943-9202 www.bestwatersystems.net

FAST SAME-DAY SERVICE SERVICING ALL MAJOR APPLIANCES AND BRANDS • NO OVERTIME • NO SECOND VISIT CHARGE • NO TRAVEL CHARGE • FLAT RATES

Schedule Your Service Online at AllensApplianceService.com

386-668-5441 • 386-574-8433 Aging Times Magazine | August 2021

29

Take Charge in 2021

.

. .

HOME CARE

Probate Elder Law Business Estate Planning Real Estate

386-327-1447

Passionate about care Compassionate about people!

We provide assistance in:

Akin Law P.A. 386-738-5599 | Akin-Law.com Here to assist with your Elder Law needs!

Daily ADLs Transportation ( errands, appointments, ect...)

Walking and ambulation Cognitive impairment or decline Toileting and incontinence care And more...

FREE Comprehensive Assessment on all cases.

www.QwestCareHealth.com

Introducing a New Way to Navigate The Golden Years As we enter our Golden Years we are provided new chapters, journeys, obstacles, and many lifestyle changes. Aging Tree is here to provide guidance and support through all of your needs.

Let Aging Tree help navigate you with your needs for all things senior!

Reach Out for Your Free Consultation!

386-626-AGING (2446) | www.agingtree.com by appointment only

Y CARE MEMOR MORE THAT IS E EAT CAR R G N A TH

making memory care better

CALL NOW TO LEARN MORE

(386) 473-1513

675 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Orange City, FL 32763 Assisted Living License Facility License #13245

CERTUS Services & Amenities: Unique indoor Town Center featuring a bistro, post office, salon, theater and dementia-friendly fitness gym Licensed nursing supervision 24 hours per day Private, single-occupancy suites Hands-on daily care such as bathing, dressing, grooming and more Medication management Secured/ alarmed community Dementia trained staff

www.CERTUSseniorliving.com