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386-774-2446 SERVICE BRANCH: Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Finding the right fit for your lifestyle ............................................5 FEATURE ARTICLE: A New Era of Retirement Living - Assisted Living Everywhere You Go Feels Like Coming Home ...... 10 POLITICAL BRANCH: General Election 2014 Volusia County ......................................................................................................... 13 PRODUCT BRANCH: Open Enrollment- Mark your calendars for Open Enrollment ...........................................................14 PAIN RELIEF BRANCH: Ask Dr. Scott - The Healing Touch ......................................................................................................18 SENIOR RESOURCE DIRECTORY: Aging Tree - Understanding How Aging Tree Can Help You. ............................................ 20 COMMUNITY BRANCH: Insight About Health Insurance - Independent Insurance Professionals, LLC. ...........................22 BUSINESS BRANCH: Assisted Living at Home - When is Homecare a Good Choice? .................................................... 24 ASK SAVVY SUE: Senior Living Advisor - Finding Assisted Living as Caregiver ......................................................................... 28 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Breast Cancer Awareness

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ccording to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetimes. As the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, it’s also the second leading cause of death among them. Though often thought to be a woman-specific disease, breast cancer also occurs in men, though it’s rarer. In fact, each year it is estimated that approximately 2,190 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This annual campaign was started in 1985, in part by the American Cancer Society, and aims to educate people about the facts

of breast cancer and explain the importance of early detection.

Most women with breast cancer have some type of surgery, and for those who undergo partial or full mastectomies – surgery to remove a portion of or the entire breast – may find comfort in options for breast prostheses afterward.

Senior Medical Supplies in Orange City specializes in post-mastectomy services and products. The service is for women who are facing a breast cancer diagnosis and who have had a mastectomy, lumpectomy, or reconstructive surgery.

Chalena Hetznecker, Certified Mastectomy Fitter (CMF) works with Senior Medical Supplies

(through the Aging Tree Office, 985 Harley Strickland Blvd #100, Orange City), and has been conducting mastectomy fittings since the 1990’s.

In her role, she helps clients fit the proper breast prostheses according to the type of breast cancer surgery they underwent, and determines the correct size for post-mastectomy bras. Chalena also fits compression sleeves for lymphedema.

Available services at Senior Medical Supplies include in-store or at-home fittings and products that include everything from mastectomy bras and full- and partial-breast forms and prosthesis, to leisure breast forms, fashion bras and

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“My goal is to make sure (my customers) have the knowledge of all the options available before and after breast cancer surgery, so they can find the style that best suites them and their lifestyles,” says Hetznecker.

As cancer-fighting organizations have reminded the public for years, early detection of breast cancer often is the key to beating it. The American Cancer Society recommends women age 40 and older should have a screening mammogram every year – and a breast exam by a health professional – and should continue to do so for as long as they are in good health.

Women in their 20s and 30s should have a clinical breast exam as part of a periodic (regular) health exam by a health professional, at least every three years.

Self-exams are important, too.

Adult women of all ages are encouraged to perform breast self-exams at least once a month. Johns Hopkins Medical center states that 40 percent of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women who feel a lump, so establishing a regular breast self-exam is very important. Men also are encouraged to conduct selfexam as well.

On Oct. 25, you can do your part to help fight the disease by joining the national movement.

The Volusia/Flagler “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk in Daytona Beach – one of hundreds around the country – will welcome more than 10,000 walkers for a Saturdaymorning jaunt that begins at Orange Avenue and ends at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.

Register in advance at http:// makingstrides.acsevents.org, or the morning of the event beginning at 7 a.m. The walk begins at 9 a.m.

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A New Era of Retirement Living

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new era of assisted living options are upon us, and with today’s growing senior population, this new age of elder living has been a long time coming. Today’s facilities offer a variety of living styles and care plans, and they seem to more closely resemble a sector of the hospitality industry than the old age homes of the past. All things considered, this doesn’t make it any easier to choose a facility for the senior in your life.

Investigating and arranging senior care options for yourself or a loved one can be mentally, emotionally, and even physically draining (to say the least). Not to worry: Aging Tree is here to help.

In this issue we discuss senior care options with a focus on Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), and we also provide a full list of all the Volusia County-licensed communities for your convenience. But before you dig in, there’s a thing or two you should consider before jumping the gun and choosing just any place.

Is Assisted Living the Right Choice?

In the Sunshine State, the variety of senior care options available can be intimidating. Not to mention it’s hard enough placing a loved one out of their home and in to the right elder care facility. So how do you know assisted living is the way to go, and what do you look for when choosing a facility?

ALFs provide a caliber of senior care that falls somewhere in between independent living (like that of a retirement community) and the more concentrated, hands on, clinical care of a nursing home. Residents

in assisted living usually do not need the acute medical care of a nursing facility, but they do need help with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, transportation, medication coordination, and personal care.

It’s important to note that time in an assisted living facility is not akin to prison or a death sentence. In fact, with the modern amenities, wide range of lifestyle options, and focused care that’s available today - time in an assisted living facility is really a stage of life to look forward to: If you’ve already been looking into some ALF options

- you’ve probably noticed that today’s assisted living facilities are more like hotels or retreats than the old-age homes of yesterday.

Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Assisted Living Communities

They aren’t nursing homes: Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) offer a style of living that is more relaxed and home-like - but that doesn’t mean they’re for everyone. If you believe your loved one needs focused medical care, a nursing home should be a consideration.

Privacy isn’t totally lost. Some seniors worry that losing their independence means losing their privacy and sense of self.

Although there is some level

of monitoring at any facility, many types of ALFs (particularly those with a label of apartment-style living) offer private rooms and plenty of independence to their residents.

Each ALF has it’s own unique vibe and community. All ALFs are not created equal - and that’s a good thing. There are ALFs for every type of personality or living style. There are smaller, more home-like facilities for residential style living. There are religiously affiliated assisted living communities for those with like-minded belief systems and similar spiritual routines.

There are ALFs more focused on memory care for those with A l z h e i m e r ’s , and then there are places with a more active resident population. Don’t forget that there are also continuing care retirement communities that combine independent living with assisted living and nursing care for a more long-term approach.

The food isn’t terrible. A common misconception (and a common dread) for many seniors when considering assisted living is the menu. Rest assured that most communities today offer delicious and healthy menus with very versatile meal options (and meal times) for residents. Many communities even employ bonafide chefs these days, and meal plans go way beyond your regular, bland, cafeteria-style cooking.

You have help. You’re not alone when deciding on a facility and a care plan for a loved one.

There are geriatric care managers and elder care coordinators who specialize in evaluating a

By Courtney Senecal senior and preparing a selection of options that are tuned to their needs. Always ask a potential community about their personal care plans to see what they offer.

When Should Assisted Living Come into Play?

As nice as the communities of today are, you don’t want an individual to move before they’re ready; however, you don’t want to wait until it’s too late either.

So how do you know when the time is right?

When a loved one is having problems getting daily tasks accomplished (or when these tasks put one at risk for injury or illness), it’s time to consider transitioning to a level of assisted living. If someone is observed having difficulty...

• Remembering crucial daily tasks (like eating adequate meals) • Conducting personal care (like regular bathing, going to the bathroom, and dressing without hazard) • Driving for access to groceries, medication and appointments • Getting around the house safely ...then it’s likely that they’re ready for assisted living or some alternative form of elder care.

What to Look for in an ALF...

Everyone wants safety, security, and health and happiness for their aging loved ones. And there are ways to ensure that you’re choosing the best possible place to care for the senior in your life.

Every community is licensed and receives state and annual inspections to determine quality and operability – however, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do some investigating of your own.

Here’s a list of ways you can evaluate an ALF (either before or after you have selected one).

• Eat a meal there.

• Ask existing residents and their family members their take on the facility.

• Observe existing residents for signs of unhappiness or signs of injury.

• Ask questions (both online and on-site) about safety and security. Are there grab bars present in bathrooms; are staff members actively engaged with the safety of their residents? Have there ever been reports of or problems with theft or abuse?

• Visit while there is an activity going, and also visit during downtime.

• Follow your nose and listen to your gut feeling. Is it

clean? Do you get a good feeling from the staff ? Are they friendly or do they look unhappy and over-worked?

• Last but not least: Find records of any Florida assisted living facility at floridahealthfinder.gov.

If all of this is a bit overwhelming remember that Aging Tree was created to help you at no charge. Aging Tree offers families a free service that helps you find the right community for you. Just give us a call and we can explain how easy it is or you may contact our screened advertisers yourself and use the tools within this article..

You can find many more resources on assisted living and elder care options at agingtree.com and the Aging Tree retail store location, located at 985 Harley Strickland Blvd. (Suite 100) in Orange City, FL.

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County Council At Large Joyce Cusack DeLand Patricia Northey Deltona County Council Member District 1 Andy Kelly DeLand Pat Patterson DeLand County Council Member District 5 Fred Lowry, Jr. Deltona Rich Gailey DeBary School Board Member District 1 Don Sarro DeLand John M Hill DeLand School Board Member District 3 George Trovato Port Orange Linda Cuthbert Edgewater City of DeBary Seat 3 Ashleigh Hart DeBary Mike Brady DeBary City of DeBary Seat 4 Lita Handy-Peters DeBary Leslie Kinsella DeBary City of Deltona Mayor John Masiarczyk Deltona Zenaida Denizak Deltona City of Deltona District 1 Michael W. Putkowski Deltona Gary "Mitch" Honaker Deltona City of Deltona District 3 Heidi Herzberg Deltona City of Deltona District 5 Brian David Soukup Deltona Victor Ramos Deltona City of Orange City At-Large O William "Bill" Crippen Vernon Stafford City of Lake Helen Zone 2 Vernon Burton Lake Helen Ernie DeBoliac Lake Helen City of lake Helen Zone 4 Cameron Lane Lake Helen Tura Schnebly Lake Helen State Senate Districts State Senate District 8 R- Dorothy Hukill elected unopposed State House District 24 R-Travis Hutson elected unopposed State House District 25 R-Fred Costello D-Noel Cheryl Bickford State House District 26 R-Michael Cantu D-Dwayne Taylor State House District 27 R-David Santiago D-Bob Garcia Circuit Judges Circuit Judge 7th Judicial Circuit Group 6 David Hood Mike Orfinger Circuit Judge 7th Judicial Circuit Group 20 Adam Warren Kathy Weston

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City of Ormond Beach Zone 2 Dann Dragone Ormond Beach Troy Kent Ormond Beach City of Daytona Beach Zone 1 Carl W. Lentz, IV Daytona Beach Ruth Trager Daytona Beach City of Daytona Beach Zone 3 Steven W. Miller Daytona Beach Kelly White Daytona Beach City of Daytona Beach Zone 5 Patrick Henry Daytona Beach Stanley B. Pandy Daytona Beach City of Port Orange District 1 Robert Ford Port Orange Sonya Laney Port Orange City of Port Orange District 2 Corey Berman Port Orange Don Burnette Port Orange City of Port Orange District 4 Larry McKinney Port Orange Scott Stiltner Port Orange City of New Smyrna Beach Mayor Jack Grasty NSB Jim Hathaway NSB City of New Smyrna Beach Seat 2 Jake Sachs NSB Steve Sather NSB City of Edgewater Mayor Mike Ignasiak Edgewater Gene Emter Edgewater City of Edgewater District 1 Charles Martin Edgewater Christine Power ed Edgewater City of Edgewater District 3 Dan Blazi Edgewater Dennis Dolbow Edgewater City of Edgewater District 4 Gary Conroy Edgewater Robert Wilkie IV Edgewater City of Oak Hill Seat 1 Ron Engele Oak Hill Linda Hyatt Oak Hill City of Oak Hill Seat 3 Jupp Norhausen Oak Hill Kathy Bittle Oak Hill City of Daytona Beach Shores Mayor Harry Jennings Daytona Beach Shores Micheal Petersen Daytona Beach Shores City of Holly Hill District 1 Arthur Byrnes Holly Hill Mike Chuven Holly Hill

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Open Enrollment

Need a change in healthcare coverage? Mark your calendars for October’s open enrollment options

S

ure, October is a month for displaying fun Halloween decorations around the house and prepping for Thanksgiving travel plans. But more importantly, it’s a time for serious contemplation of your healthcare coverage; it’s the opportunity to change your insurance coverage through open enrollment.

Open enrollment is that vital time period when health insurance companies (including HMOs) are required to accept new applicants, and it’s a time for existing policy holders to make changes to their coverage.

Open enrollment periods are in place for Medicare, job-based health insurance and Affordable

Care Act health insurance exchanges. Medicare open enrollment runs from October 15 - December 7 each year.

Job-based health insurance open enrollment periods are set by employers and can happen at any time of the year, though most large employers schedule their open enrollment period in

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the fall so new coverage begins on January 1 of the next year.

As for Affordable Care Act coverage, individuals who are eligible to enroll in a Qualified Health Plan can enroll in a plan in the Marketplace for coverage starting in 2015 between Nov.

15, 2014 and Feb. 15, 2015. (Visit www.healthcare.gov for details.)

There are several reasons to change your healthcare coverage during open enrollment. If your medical situation is different – you’ve had a change in disability status, for example – or you’ve had a “life change,” such as a change in residence, addition of a dependent, death of a dependent, etc. – you’ll want to review the possibilities of changing your insurance coverage.

“It’s important seniors review all their options; to go over what has happened regarding medical needs over the past year,” said Carol Brown, Certified Senior Advisor. “Seniors may need to make some changes for the upcoming year, because situations change. For example, they may have moved and their previous healthcare plan is no longer available.”

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The main reason for reviewing insurance options every year, says Brown, is simply to make sure that the plan you have is still working for your needs. “Maybe you’ve had a medical situation; maybe you were healthier last year and didn’t think you needed certain coverage,” she said.

“Medical situations can change in an instant; it’s something you

By Vickie Pleus should keep on top of. Make sure the plan you have in place is one that will cover you sufficiently.”

Are you contemplating making a change to your coverage during open enrollment? Here are some questions to consider: • Do you maintain a savings or do you live paycheck to paycheck? This question is important because if you don’t have a cushion, you’ll want a plan with a low deductible.

• How often did you visit your healthcare providers last year? If often, you may want to consider a higher monthly premium in order to keep your co-pays lower.

• How much did you spend on health care last year?

Check your expenses to determine what kinds of recurring costs you incurred.

You could save money with a plan that saves you money in the most important areas.

• Do you have any pre-existing medical conditions?

Some pre-existing conditions can make it more difficult to get coverage. Check the plans’ requirements before you make your final selection and choose what’s best for your situation.

• Are there some benefits offered that you simply don’t need, or need most? Knowing exactly how you spend will save you money.

Aging Tree partners up with several health-insurance plans to give seniors the most options possible, including CMD Insurance, Florida Health Care Plans, and Humana: • CMD Insurance of Orange City offers insurance solutions for health and Medicare, among many others.

Call Carmen Duffy at 386626-9420 to find a plan that’s best for you.

• Florida Health Care Plans offers Medicare and personal insurance plans. Call for a quote, or to learn more about Medicare and personal plan options at 1-855-4623427.

• Humana offers insurance options that include medical (including Medicare), dental, vision, pharmacy and more. Call Meg Hutson at 386-663-1425 to learn more.

October is the prime time to assess your health insurance coverage, as well as make the

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changes you need for the next year. With many companies, if you don’t sign up for health insurance during open enrollment, you may miss out! Attend to this important coverage, and you’ll be in good hands long after the holidays have come and gone.

Aging Tree will conduct seminars throughout month to help seniors understand their healthcare options better. Visit http://www.agingtree.com/calendar.php for more details or call 386774-2446

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e tend to forget in today’s world that people need to be touched physically and emotionally. Much of alternative medicine and alternative healing involves a give and take that takes place through touch. We may think of massage as a formalized healing application, but at its root is the simple act of touchingan interaction of 2 individuals connecting in a physical and at times, simply mental way. The actual formal application of aggressive strokes and pressure, or laying a hand on a shoulder or a knee, a hug or simply a smile are forms of massage. They cause actual physiologic chemical changes in the body of the recipient and make you feel good. Whether it is shiatsu. reflexology, physical massage or soft-tissue energy techniques, all schools of massage have one thing in common: the healing touch of a caring practitioner. Each of the above listed techniques and many of the other ways we touch people, right down to the Concept of surgery, have beneficial results.

I found an interesting study that was done a number of years ago to assess the success of surgery for arthritis in the knee. The researcher surgeon was not convinced that surgery was as successful as we all believed in treating these people. He divided the patients to be in the study into 3 groups, but did not tell them which group they were in, nor what types operation he had planned. All of these patients had degenerative arthritis of the knee, and all were taken to the operating room where one of three operations were

performed. All were done with an arthroscope or small telescope inserted into the joint.

The group had a synovectomy, or cleaning out any floating fragments and extra inflamed lining from the joint.

The second group had an arthroscope placed in the joint and fluid was run in and out of

the joint irrigating it thoroughly to cleanse it, but not tissue was removed. Essentially the joint has a washing out.

In the third group all that was done was simply making an incision and performing No surgery whatsoever.

No arthroscope was even placed in the joint and nothing at all was done. Only the incision in the skin was made!

cess in patients with nerve pain. Massage works by breaking the pain-spasm cycle. It also stimulates the release of endorphins and enkephalens (chemical messengers well known to decrease pain and increase our sense of well being). Also, when a muscle is massaged, there is a decrease in muscle spasm, which increases circulation, and healing occurs.

Of equal importance, though, is the fact that the patient understands someone is doing some thing to heal them, and they allow their bodies to begin the healing process.

Caring touch coming from a spouse sibling, or parent, is a powerful healing tool as well.

Don’t be afraid to touch those close to you and hug them often. This is many times a

By: Dr. Scott M. Fried more powerful healing than one coming from a stranger.

So kiss that cut in your child’s hand, give your wife, husband or special someone a back rub at the end of a long day, or simply take someone’s hand, better yet, give a stranger a smile.

Become a healer and know that your simple acts may have the same power as the scalpel of a surgeon, with many fewer possible complications.!

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All three groups of patients experienced positive results. They all got the same relief from the procedures, no matter which one was performed.

The conclusion drawn was that the metaphysical experience of having surgery was what gave these patients relief, not the type of operation performed.

This very interesting concept can easily be applied to alternative healing techniques. There is no doubt that massages starts a true physiologic healing pro-

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Senior Resource Directory Acupuncture Therapy: ARC Therapy Contact: Sandra Wood Phone: 386-774-6333

Pain Care and Wellness Contact: Eden Pollitz, RN BSN Phone: 386-259-9838

Adult Daycare Centers: Baseline Medical Services Contact: Jolie Parker Phone: 386-­801-­1809 Stay For the Day Contact: Ana Randolph Phone: 386-851-0691 Senders Retreat Contact: Ana Randolph Phone: 386-734-4442

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Captel Caption Telephone Contact: Sandra Robertson Phone: 407-443-9409 Medical Alert (“Help” Button) Contact: Priscilla Kincaid Phone: 386-774-2446

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Atria at Lake Forest Contact: Rita Benesch Phone: 407-624-4292 Americare Assisted Living Inc. Waters Edge Contact: Eleanor Gustavsson Phone: 386-789-8848 Bishops Glen Retirement Community Contact: Linda Dixon Phone: 386-226-9112 Caring Hands Assisted Living Contact: Marie Timogene Phone: 386-259-4435 Claire Bridge Assisted Living Contact: Betty Worley Phone: 386-672-8800 Cloisters of DeLand Contact: Amanda McHugh Phone: 386-822-6900 x 203 Horizon Bay Contact: Mary Sangueldolce Phone: 386-775-3518

Savannah Court Contact: Kathy Burk Phone: 386-775-3030 Sterling House of DeLand Contact: Erin McDonald Phone: 386-736-8100 Summerhaven Assisted Living Contact: Greg Hopcraft Phone: 386­-668-­3674 Woodland Towers Contact: Dorothy Myers Phone: 386-738-2700

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Senior Medical Supplies Contact: Maria Carvajall Phone: 407-936-3360

Care Management:

Elder Law:

Gary S. Wright Contact: Gary Wright Phone: 386-753-0280 Meeks Law Firm Contact: Coren Meeks Phone: 386-738-3900

Financial Services:

Capital Choice Financial Group Contact: Jeff Allebach Phone: 386-804-6171 CNBrown Insurance Contact: Carol N. Brown Phone: 386-848-0543 Dreggor Rigsby & Teal P.A. Contact: Wendell Jerrard Phone: 386-734-9441

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Guardian Care Contact: Theresa Barton Phone: 407-786-6033

Miller Senior Services Contact: Marge Miller Phone: 386-479-0724

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Lechmaier Family Chiropractic Center Contact: Dr. Chris Lechmaier Phone: 386-775-3600 Watts Chiropractic Center Contact: Dr. Terry Watts, A.S., B.S., D.C. Phone: 386-218-4924 Meridian Point Chiropractic Dr. Nguyen Vu, MD & Dr. Ha Vy Van, D.C. Phone: 386-917-0007

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Accardi Pharmacy Contact: Dr. Roger Accardi Phone: 386-774-5800

Continuing Care Retirement Community: Alliance Community Contact: Annette Lynch Phone: 386-747-7688

Florida Lutheran Retirement Community Contact: Patrick Forestell Phone: 386-736-5872

Carol Brown CSA Contact: Carol Brown Phone: 386-848-0543 CMD Insurance Agency Contact: Carmen Duffy Phone: 386-626-9420 Florida Health Care Plans Contact: Bissy Holden Phone: 386-676-7110 Humana Contact: Meg Hutson Christine MacDonald Phone: 386-663-1425 386­-479-4000 Independent Insurance Professionals Contact: Carl Thompson Phone: 386-­668-­6203

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Hearing Aids Direct Contact: Fred Gilliam, H.A.S Phone: 386-561-9496 Hearing Healthcare Centers Contact: Lisa Jones, L.H.A.S Phone: 386-837-4849

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Elder Assistance of America, LLC Contact: Desiree Vitale Phone: 386-774-9090

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Greystone Healthcare Management Contact: Chris Van Singel Phone: 386-562-4807 Senior Home Care Contact: Rebecca Sandvall Phone: 386-871-1953

Home Medical Equipment: Vienna Medical Contact: Priscilla Kincaid Phone: 386-774-2440

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Home Modification Design LLC Contact: Sheri Wilson Phone: 407-417-6031 Install Don’t Fall Contact: Ron Wilkerson Glen Barlow Phone: 407-496-6066 386-956-1350 Total Service Contracting Contact: Steve Delacerda Phone: 407-233-9500

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Hospice of Volusia Flagler Contact: Audrey Bellini Phone: 386-872-1345 Vitas Hospice Contact: Elizabeth Knowlton, LCSW Phone: 386-774-2446 Ext. 308

Imaging Services In-Home and Out Patient: Sona Imaging Contact: Lara Miller Phone: 386-951-6565

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Capital Choice Financial Group Contact: Jeff Allebach Phone: 386-804-6171

Evershore Financial Group Contact: Timothy Haynes Phone: 321-304-4017 Independent Insurance Professionals Contact: Carl Thompson Phone: 386-668-6203

Medical Services:

Mid Florida Cancer Center Contact: Jill Jordan Phone: 386-774-1223

Non-Profit Organizations: ElderSource Phone: 888-242-4464

DeLand Lions Foundation Contact: Wendy Wilson Phone: 386-738-1020 Division of The Blind Contact: Mike Watson Phone: 386-254-3810 Mainstreet DeLand Association Contact: Wayne Carter Phone: 386-738-0649

Non-Medical Transportation Services: Little Red Wagon Contact: Jay Berry Phone: 386-574-4371

Outpatient Therapy ARC Therapy Contact: Sandra Wood Phone: 386-774-6333

Baseline Medical Services Contact: Jolie Parker Phone: 386-8011809

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The Aging Tree is an all-encompassing resource for the transition into senior life. Whether you are giving some forethought to your journey into aging, or you want to get educated and find some help for yourself, mom, dad, grandma or grandpa, Aging Tree will provide informative and educational guidance—with various options for the most qualified Florida elder services along the way.

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The initial senior care discovery process can be a little daunting and stressful for anyone considering elder care services or products for themselves or a loved one.

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Aging Tree is a unique company that provides one-stop shop solutions. Our resource center gives seniors and their families a place to start as they begin to confront the many aspects of senior living and elder care, sharing unbiased information on senior options in an extremely helpful and effective format.

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always had group insurance through my employers. When I retired I still had insurance but had to pay out of pocket.

After several years it became so expensive that I couldn’t afford it.

At that point, we called an acquaintance who owned an insurance agency who explained all our options and helped us understood all of our options.

Health insurance can be very confusing and hard to understand with all the different companies and different plans. I want to emphasize the importance of having someone explain it on a level that each of can understand.

When you are eligible for Medicare you should understand about Medicare A, B, C and D. It is critical that each person subscribe to the correct plan for their life situation. It is very important to be on the correct Part D plan based on your individual prescription drugs.

I found out how important it is to have an agent to contact when you have a problem. I tried for several days to resolve a billing situation and finally called my agent. He came to my aid, made one phone call and resolved the problem.

Please remember that we all need an agent to rely on. When someone signs up on-line or over the phone, you don’t have the personal help. I understand that you can call the customer service number but my experience taught me that there is no replacement for a personal friend…your local agent. It’s important to have a person that takes “customer service and satisfaction” very seriously.

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t’s hard to know which elder care option is best for the senior in your life (even if that senior is you).

With choices that range from independent or retirement living to assisted living, continuing care, and nursing home care – and the many choices in between – what steps can you take to decide where and when to seek more care for yourself or an elderly family member?

When staying in the home is strongly desired – how do you know that will be the safest and most logical approach to elder care? Can you afford to do it?

Can you afford not to do it?

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Should You Choose Assistance In or Out of the Home?

Every situation is unique, but luckily there are many resources out there that give the public guidance to make those tough decisions.

There are many actions you can take to narrow down the most effective options of assisted living and elder care for a specific individual in question. Here are a few to consider at the beginning of the process: • First make note of the levels of ability the senior needing assistance has (both mental and physical). Also make note of the state of the home: will it need to get Page 1 modifications for disability

that will be overly costly in the very near future?

• Make sure to record the senior’s medical needs, dietary restrictions, habits, preferences, social abilities, personality traits, likes, dislikes, and anything that might factor into their well being while under the possible attention of a Florida certified caregiver or facility.

• Ask the advice of a physician that has experience treating the individual and/or the elderly in general.

He or she may have a recommendation that will help, or an important piece of medical knowledge crucial to the prolonged outside or in-home care of the senior in question.

By Courtney Senecal Once you’ve gotten a good feel for both immediate and future needs you can move on to evaluating different care plans.

If you’re considering home care this article will help you determine the right course for seeking out care inside the home rather than at a facility.

When is Home Care a Good Choice?

First of all, if there are two seniors in the picture (a married couple, for instance) then home care is a great choice. Often the price of a home care professional evens out when there are two people to consider. cont. on pg. 26

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Note: Whether home care is being weighed as an option for just one or two seniors, serious health problems must not be a concern when you’re electing in-home care for an elderly individual. Why?–– Personal home care consists of mostly custodial duties (cooking, cleaning, pet care) and companionship, there is no medical quality in traditional home care, so a senior being considered should not have any serious medical needs.

For care in the home that requires medical assistance see box on “Home Care” vs. “Home Health Care” How to Know When Someone is Ready for Assistance in the Home If home care is needed, the signs will be evident. If you’re noticing that you or a loved one struggle to get through daily routines that involve driving, cleaning, cooking, and personal maintenance in a safe manner, you may want to consider home care before things get really complicated or dangerous.

life changing and even fatal, let alone bring on an unwelcome minor injury that will only compound the struggle at home.

To put it simply: If you or a loved one is having trouble getting around the house safely, you should consider in-home care.

What’s the Best Way to Find a Home Care Provider?

There are many positives of home care versus assisted living facilities and nursing homes.

Both custodial and medical care can be delivered in the home to seniors that decide to age in place. So how do you find a trusted provider?

As with anything, the Internet is a powerful resource – but it shouldn’t be your only one.

We have so many valleys of information these days, but never forget the most important: word of mouth.

For more information about in-home care contact Desiree Vitale at Aging Tree 386-774-2446 or 386-7749090.

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“Home Care” vs. “Home Health Care” Home Health Care is advanced care within the home provided by licensed medical professionals. It is conducted by home health aides and home healthcare nurses (HHNs), sometimes one of each, who have the medical abilities and equipment that an “home care” provider is not prepared to offer.

Home health care is for seniors with advanced medical issues, trouble breathing, little to no mobility, or pre-diagnosed medical disorders that require the care of an experienced medical professional.

Oftentimes when discharged from the hospital or after a temporary stay in a rehabilitation facility or nursing home, you’re eligible for “Home Health Care” assistance paid for by Medicare. If you decide on home health care for a loved one, with or without a physician’s order, be sure to check into your options regarding insurance for both short and long term care.

Home Care or In-Home Care refers to domiciliary care (sometimes called custodial or social care) and it is not medically based. Home care services are centered on routine assistance with daily tasks and the companionship of a professional, licensed and insured caregiver.

Although there is no heavy medical expertise required in providing this sort of care––experienced caregivers are familiar with the many, varied needs of senior citizens, and provide thoughtful assistance with daily tasks that still greatly contribute to their health and wellbeing. The purchasing and preparation of healthy, well-balanced meals, assistance with personal hygiene, driving, cleaning, and medication scheduling are perhaps the most important responsibilities of an in-home care companion.

Private home care is usually not covered by Medicaid or Insurance unless the patient has long-term care insurance or is part of the nursing home diversion program under DCF and Medicaid.

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Happy Fall Y’all his month I’ve been asked to write about finding an assisted living facility (ALF) as a caregiver without placement services and what you need to look for if you are going to do it yourself. For a year now, I have been the primary care giver for my 87+ year old mother-in-law. Among numerous other serious ailments, she has limited mobility and requires the full-time use of a walker. We both realize that the time is approaching when I may be unable to provide all the care she needs. Therefore, I am beginning the search for an appropriate ALF. But, before I

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began my search—I analyzed the personality, behavior, and preferences of my mother-in-law.

1) Would she like social activities or would she prefer to spend time alone or with just a few people?

2) Does she prefer small intimate spaces or larger more active places?

3) How much personal care does she need? Can she transi-

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Ask Savvy S ue tion from the walker to the bed or chair alone?

4) Is she able to keep herself clean and tidy?

5)

Can she keep track of her medications herself and take them as prescribed?

6) What are her medical needs—therapy, nursing, personal assistance?

7) What are her personal preferences—for food, personal belongings, phone, entertainment, transportation, etc?

8) How much can she actually afford to spend monthly?

Then I decided to start my search and came up with a new list of things to do.

1) Searched on-line for a listing of ALF’s in our area and found out there are more than I ever expected.

2) Tried to search to find out if the ALF’s held current and appropriate licenses— found this difficult.

3) Made appointments and visited many ALF’s, both large facilities and small home-like facilities.

4) Some of the facilities offered a meal with a visitation, so I ate lunch at some of the facilities.

5) Asked current residents about how they felt they were being cared for at the facility.

6) Tried to determine whether the facility had a “homelike” atmosphere.

7) Checked on monthly rental costs.

8) Inquired about availability and costs for additional medical and personal care as needed.

9) Observed current residents to determine the degree of care I felt they were being given.

10) Checked with professionals in the field of senior care for recommendations and concerns about facilities.

We have found that we are both overwhelmed and have decided to post-pone this decision.

I just hope we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait too long. I have seen the statistics; I know that most seniors follow

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this sequence. They fall and then go the hospital and then a rehabilitation center. From there they usually require fulltime care and move to an assisted living facility. Without the help of an assisted living placement service this can be a costly and emotionally devastating situation. I am glad that I have the help of the wonderful senior advisors at Aging Tree to assist me, because I know personally how difficult this can be.

subject line. Or you can contact me or one of the other compassionate senior living advisors at Aging Tree, 985 Harley Strickland Blvd., Unit 100, Orange City, Florida 32763. Either way this is free! Let Savvy Sue help you.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking forward to your comments.

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all brings cooler weather, One of his first considerations ment community. The bright was location. He wanted to be spot in this story is that after color changes in foliage, only a few weeks, because of the and a parade of holidays. close to the businesses he fregreat care she received, the wife The October holiday of Hallow- quented, like the bank, library, pharmacy, post offi ce, University, recovered enough for the couple een offers some scary images of as well as stores and restaurants. to be able to move into the inhaunted houses with ghosts and He moved into an apartment that dependent living portion of the skeletons. Just thinking about a retirement comvisit to a haunted house munity. causes some to have anx- Some people have Halloween kind iety and fear. Fear of the A not so uncomunknown causes most of fright when they think about mon story is next, of us some fear and anxtransitioning from their home into an about a women iety. The unknown can who lived up be somebody from an- Assisted Living Facility (ALF) north with her other culture, something husband, and we have not learned (like he died. It was computers), or something in the was less than half the size of hihs decided that it would be better future (like our health status). home, yet with good planning, for her to be here in Florida near The future is mostly unknown he was able to decide what was her children.

Because of her level for all of us, yet there are some needed and where it would fi t, so of care needs, an assisted living things that we can do to make that on moving day, everything was chosen.

The women was rethe future less scary. fit perfectly. sistant at first, yet with the coaxHe reports that his lifestyle has ing of her daughter, she deSome people have Halloween changed, “so now I have much cided to give it a try. They kind of fright when they think more time to spend on the things decided not to sell the about transitioning from their I like, instead of on the chores h o u s e unless she was home into an Assisted Living Faand up keep for a full size happy with the cility (ALF). Hearing of other’s house”.

“Another big plus”, new place. Evexperiences may help it be less he said, “is that at my new ery day for the scary. The following are stories place, when I am tired being fi rst few weeks that were shared with me, and by myself in the apartment, t h e women would I would like to share them with tell the staff, “I might not you. Each story is unique and has there is always someone available to visit with just around be here next week, its own ghosts and goblins. the corner”.

I might be going back home”. Now, a The first story is of an 88 year Another story follows few months later, old widower who decided it was a couple, where the that same women is time to give up the cost and time wife had become ill and motivated to att end activities required to maintain his large because it was too hard for at the assisted living facilhome. The gentlemen was relucthe husband to take ity and seeking out tant to give up the space needcare of his wife opportunities to ed for a studio for painting, a by himself they be social with room for an electric piano, and a decided to move other resicomputer center for writing and from their home dents. graphics. into the assisted living part of a continuing care retire-

By Loren Fish, LCSW The story I would like to end with, is about a couple who was having trouble making sure the husband was getting his medication at proper times and in the proper dosage. They had tried many different things, and even though the wife was doing all she could to make sure her husband was taken care of he kept ending up in the hospital.

Their son came from out of state and suggested an assisted living facility for his dad. He helped his parents look around at different ones, and they found one that would meet the husband’s needs and also fit their budget. They decided financially they could still keep their home, and so the wife would maintain the home while the husband lived in the ALF. Every afternoon, right after lunch the wife comes by the ALF and picks up her husband and takes him home where they get to visit, entertain, and have dinner together. Then at the end of the day the wife brings her husband back to the ALF where the staff manages his medications, serve meals and monitors his multiple health issues around the clock.

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The overriding theme that is seen in all the above stories is that they are able to have peace of mind about their care, or the care of their loved ones. And many times, it is not so much about giving up, but about getting to do.

I hope that these stories have taken some of the fright out of transition times that may be coming up for you or your loved one. Yet don’t take my word for it, check it out for yourself. Find a list of facilities in your area and call and schedule a time to tour

them. An old proverb says, “He who fails to plan, plans to fail”.

Loren Fish, LCSW is a Christian Counselor and Whole Health Educator. His private practice: Fish Family & Associates has been in West Volusia since 2005, using EMDR therapy for PTSD, Anxiety & Depression. You can contact Loren by phone: 386456-0008; email: fishfamilyassociates@earthlink.net; or address 2425 S. Volusia Ave Ste #B2 Orange City, Florida 32763

2014 Assisted Living Guide to Volusia County Welcome to our 2014 Assisted Living Guide helping families understand the nuances of these wonderful places to live but what are these retirement communities? An assisted living residence or assisted living facility (ALF) is a retirement community for people that need additional assistance. These beautiful communities provide supervision or assistance with activities of daily living(ADLs); coordination of services by outside health care providers; and monitoring of resident activities to help to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Within the United States assisted living spectrum, there is no nationally recognized definition of assisted living. Assisted living communities are regulated and licensed at the US state level. The communities below were compiled from the State of Florida AHCA website and represent all licensed communities within Volusia County as of the date of publication.

NFP: Not-for-Profit, FP: For Profit

Business Name and License #

Address, City

Owner

Admin/CEO

Licensed Profit Beds Status

Americare Assisted Living - 8766

2992 Day Rd, Deltona

Americare Assisted Living Inc.

Eleanor Gustavsson

44

FP

Angel Care Homes LLC - 12004

1349 E Wisconsin Ave, DeLand

Angel Care Homes LLC

Kester Narine

5

FP

Atria at Lake Forest

5433 W State Rd 46, Sanford

WG Heritage LF LLC

Lori Okeon

220

Bayside Care Center, Inc. - 9002

3778 Maple Grove Ct, Port Orange

Bayside Care Center Inc.

Stephen Odu

6

FP

Bishop’s Glen - 5052

900 LPGA Blvd, Holly Hill

Holly Hill RHF Housing Inc

John Moultrie

450

NFP

Canal View Rest Home - 8361

864 Canal View Blvd., Port Orange

Marilou Hurlburt

Marilou Hurlburt

6

FP

Caring Hearts Assisted Living - 11691 Clare Bridge of Ormond Bch - 9064 Cloisters of DeLand, The - 8340

1636 E Shangri La Dr., Daytona Bch

Edith Ignacio

Edith Ignacio

6

FP

240 Interchange Blvd, Ormond Bch

Assisted Living Properties, Inc

Todd Register

60

FP

400 E. Howry Ave, DeLand

Cloisters RHF Housing LLC (The)

Randall L Yost

220

FP

Compassion In Healthcare - 10789

700 Beville Rd, Daytona Bch

Compassion In Healthcare Inc

Shoshannah E Tempest

28

FP

Coquina Cottage Assisted Living - 12336

806 Chicago Ave, South Daytona

Coquina Cottage Assisted Living LLC

Patricia Cline

6

FP

Coquina Cove - 9574

3739 Sunrise Oaks Dr, Port Orange

Coquina Cove Assisted Living LLC

Patricia Cline

6

FP

Country Manor Assisted Living and Retirement Home LLC - 12025

1152 Old Hammock Rd, Port Orange

Country Manor Assisted Living and Retirement Home LLC

Arnulfo Simondac

14

FP

Countryside Lakes - 5115

941 Village Tr, Port Orange

Country Side Lakes Inc

Steven Schrunk

120

NFP

Cunningham Elderly LLC - 10202

2909 Courtland Blvd, Deltona

Cunningham Elderly LLC

Esther Miles

6

FP

D’Manila Garden Inc. - 10481

316 Moss Ave, Port Orange

Manila Home Care Inc.

Donata Flordeliz

6

FP

Debose Manor LLC ALF - 11934

639 South Adelle, DeLand

Debose Manor LLC ALF

Avis Lawanda Debose

6

FP

Deerfoot Manor ALF - 4744

374 Deerfoot Rd, DeLand

A Pascujo Inc.

Yolanda Pascual

12

FP

DeLand ALF - 6076

768 South Dexter Ave, DeLand

Teresa N Gascon

Teresa N Gascon

15

FP

Dixie Lodge - 1077

647 S. Woodland Blvd, DeLand

Nela LLC

Melissa Ann Drinks

77

FP

Elderly Living Center of Holly Hill Inc. - 6077

810 Oleander Ave, Holly Hill

Elderly Living Center

Kelly Lucas

15

FP

Emeritus At Port Orange - 9792

1675 Dunlawton Ave, Port Orange

Summerville At Port Orange Inc.

Rachel Christian

102

FP

Evergreen ALF - 10123

720 Santa Ana Ave, Ormond Bch

Angela Walker

Angela Walker

8

FP

Extended Family ALR Inc - 12247

1020 Claudia St, New Smyrna Bch

Extended Family ALR Inc.

Michele Demilio-Marcus

5

NFP

Fairgreen Assisted Living Inc - 11072

1150 Wayne Ave, New Smyrna

Fairgreen ALF Inc

Jon M. Creighton

40

FP

Florida Shores ALF - 8229

1229 Mango Tree Dr, , Edgewater

Florida Shores Assisted Living Inc

Isabelo Nudalo Jr

14

FP

Forest Lake Manor - 8869

252 Forest Lake Blvd, Daytona Bch

Veritas Incare LLC

Judy Martin

80

FP

Fran’s Elderly Care - 9589

1309 Alcorn Rd, Port Orange

Fran’s Elderly Care Inc.

Fran Milano

6

FP

Garden Manor - 11547

1562 Garden Ave, Holly Hill

Garden Manor Inc

Diana Young

28

FP

Gardens Health & Rehab Center (The) - 9387

1704 Huntington Village, Daytona Bch

Gardens Health NH LLC

Morris Beavers

60

FP

Golden Abbey Assisted Living - 8734

1420 Golfview Dr, , Daytona Bch

Golden Abbey Enterprises Inc.

Manuel Saldon

6

FP

Golden Abbey Ormond Bch - 11475

1410 Hand Ave, Ormond Bch

Golden Abbey Enterprise Inc

Manuel Saldon

55

FP

Good Samaritan Society-Daytona - 7525

338 S Ridgewood Ave, Daytona Bch

Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

Leona C Tinkey

37

NFP

Good Samaritan Society-Florida Lutheran - 5455

450 North Mcdonald Ave, DeLand

Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

Jenny George

45

FP

Good Shepards of DeLand Inc (The) - 10536

2109 East New York Ave, DeLand

Good Shepards of DeLand Inc. The

Kay Shepard

6

FP

Good Shepards of DeLand-West (The) - 8722

1200 W. New York Ave, DeLand

DeLand Geriatric Care Inc.

Gina C Gutierrez

11

FP

Grace Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care - 11955

1321 Herbert St, Port Orange

Mainstay Healthcare Port Orange LLC

Janice Day-Rogers

54

FP

Grand Villa of Ormond Bch - 7460

535 North Nova Rd, Ormond Bch

GV-Ormond LLC

Sandra Lebeau-Davis

115

FP

Groves At Alliance Community (The) - 89

638 South Woodland Blvd, DeLand

The Alliance Community For Retirement Living Inc.

Kevin J Smaage

44

NFP

Guardian Home II ALF LLC - 55

902 West Canal St, New Smyrna Bch

Guardian Home II ALF LLC

Gladys Z. Fernando

11

FP

Harbor Oaks Elderly Care Home - 5650

158 Farmbrook Rd, Port Orange

Ancona Ltd. Inc.

Leonard Ancona Jr.

40

FP

Herald’s Retirement Home - 9245

1249 Suwanee Rd, Daytona Bch

Isabel C Berber

Isabel C Berber

6

FP

2014 Assisted Living Guide to Volusia County Horizon Bay Vibrant Ret Living 447 - 9132 500 Grand Plaza Dr, Orange City

CSHOrange City LP

Mary Sanguedolce

104

FP

Indigo Palms - 9261

570 National Health Care Dr, Daytona Bch Indigo Palms LLC

Paul Mitchell

60

NFP

Indigo Palms At The Manor - 5400

595 Williamson Blvd, Daytona Bch

The Alliance Foundation Of Florida Inc.

Paul Mitchell

50

NFP

John Knox Village of Central Florida - 5177

101 Northlake Dr, Orange City

John Knox Village Of Central Florida Inc.

Lisa Chilson Rn

60

NFP

Kist ALF - 9802

1516 Carmen Ave, Daytona Bch

Kist ALF Inc.

Sharon Kist

12

FP

Kozy Korner Elderly Care - 7714

601 Orchard Ave, Ormond Bch

Pleasant Times LLC

Martha Blumenauer

11

FP

Lakewood Retirement Center - 8471

1220 Jimmy Ann Dr, Daytona Bch

Lakewood Park Investments Inc.

Maria C. Ware

32

FP

Lanyard Manor LLC - 11576

520 Lanyard Ln, Debary

Lanyard Manor LLC

Gregory Walter Hopcraft

6

FP

Linden Lea Assisted Living Inc. - 11216

1180 Jackson Ranch Rd, DeLand

Lindenlea Assisted Living Inc.

Vivienne Powis

9

FP

Little River Manor Inc - 12107

532 North Riverside Dr, New Smyrna Bch

Little River Manor Inc.

Joyce M. Maclean

15

FP

Lorena’s Sweet Home - 11574

662 Antoinette St, Deltona

Abraham Sebastian Inc Dba Lorena’s Sweet Homes

Lorena Oikle

6

FP

Manila Home Care Inc. - 9251

5463 Landis Ave, Port Orange

D’manila Garden Inc.

Maria G. Lim

6

FP

Mi Casita ALF Inc - 11911

630 Stallings Ave, Deltona

Mi Casita ALF Inc.

Gloria (nmn) Osorio

5

FP

Monastery Oaks LLC - 12195

1801 Monastery Rd, Orange City

Monastery Oaks LLC

Jerry Cutrona

10

FP

Monroe Manor - 11687

1526 Monroe St, DeLand

Yvette Irizarry

Jinellys Figueroa

6

FP

Oak Manor Inc - 4938

1771 West Minnesota Ave, DeLand

Oak Manor Inc.

Joann F. Turnbull

11

FP

Oasis (The) - 10338

425 Daytona Ave, Holly Hill

Resource Properties Inc.

Charlene T. Hartley

8

FP

Ocean View Manor - 5675

624 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Bch

Libra 85 LLC

Courtny Johnson

85

FP

Open Arms ALF - 6084

401 Orange Ave, Port Orange

Caring For You Inc

Inna Kovelman

14

FP

Ormond In The Pines - 5535

101 Clyde Morris Blvd, Ormond Bch

Harvest Ormond In The Pines LLC

Elaine Coia

95

FP

Parkview Assisted Living - 10665

735 West Wisconsin Ave, DeLand

Sarah D Prado

Sarah D Prado

6

FP

Pheasant Paradise - 11823

799 Pheasant Run Ct, Port Orange

Manila Home Care Inc.

Donata B. Flordeliz

6

FP

Portside Care Center LLC - 11214

3832 Long Grove Ln, Port Orange

Portside Care Center LLC

Stephen Odu

6

FP

Rastelle Manor - 5777

934 S. Ridgewood Ave, Daytona Bch

Bersonn LLC

Winston Bernabe

25

FP

Regency Elderly Care - 9390

1511 Mango Tree Dr, Edgewater

Regency Elderly Care Inc

Benirose H Demetita

14

FP

Right Spirit Homecare Inc - 12243

3368 Merchant Terrace, Deltona

Right Spirit Home Care Inc.

Estreneta Cammock

6

FP

Riviera Assisted Living Residences - 9473

1825 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill

Snh Se Holly Hill Tenant LLC

Pamela Landers

80

FP

Rose Manor Inc. - 7585

120 W. North St, DeLand

Rose Manor Inc

Deborah Tolan

10

FP

Sarah House (The) - 10777

1725 Palmer Dr, Ormond Bch

Sharon Properties LLC

Shoshana Sharon

6

FP

Sarah House II (The) - 8931

1724 Valencia Ave, Ormond Bch

1724 Valencia LLC

Shoshana Sharon

6

FP

Sarah House III (The) - 12175

1001 Old Tomoka Rd, Ormond Bch

1001 Old Tomoka LLC

Shoshana Sharon

24

FP

Savannah Court of Orange City - 9243

202 Strawberry Oaks Dr, Orange City

Senior Living Properties II LLC

Paulette Buono

45

FP

Savannah Place Care Center - 7814

1230 Powers Ave, Holly Hill

Powers Health System Inc

Joy Iwenofu

8

FP

Seaside Manor - 8860

1050 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Bch

Seaside Manor LLC

Bonnie Ronning

68

FP

Seasons By Riviera - 9948

515 Tomoka Ave, Ormond Bch

SNH SE Tenant Trs Inc.

Katherine V Trussell

40

FP

Shady Lane - 9351

2560 Shady Ln, Orange City

Woodenshoe Retreat Inc

Jimmy D Hill

16

FP

Shady Oaks Rest Home Inc. - 10293

1208 Kennedy Rd, Daytona Bch

Shady Oaks Rest Home Inc.

Chi-young Ham

16

FP

Sixma Seniors - 9611

2766 Sixma Rd, Deltona

Sixma Seniors Inc.

Diane V. Wedgeworth

12

FP

Smyrna West ALF - 10584

301 Milford Place, New Smyrna Bch

Apostolic Faith Temple Inc

Beth Snyder

16

NFP

Southland Suites of Ormond Bch - 9192

550 Wilmette Ave, Ormond Bch

Ahc Southland - Ormond Bch LLC

Jennifer Harris

70

FP

Spruce Creek ALF Inc - 12422

5953 Broken Bow Ln, Port Orange

Spruce Creek Assisted Living Inc.

Tamela S. Owens

6

FP

Sterling House of DeLand - 9032

1210 North Stone St, DeLand

Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc.

Lebana Prahl

55

FP

Sterling House of Port Orange - 8913

955 Village Trail, Port Orange

Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc.

Kenneth Guilbeault

60

FP

Sunny Ridge Retirement & ALF - 11175

1713 West Euclid Ave, DeLand

Sunny Ridge Retirement & ALF

Sherman T Ocampo

9

FP

Sweet Bay Living - 11725

117 Sweetbay Ave, New Smyrna Bch

Sweet Bay Living Inc.

James Francis Mccathran

6

FP

Sweet Home At Last - 11140

1580 Drayton Ave, Deltona

Andrea Caine

Andrea Caine

6

FP

Tiffany On The River - 8788

402 N. Riverside Dr, New Smyrna Bch

Tiffany Lake Care Centers Inc.

Desiree Vilanova

6

FP

Timberlane Lodge ALF Inc - 11914

415 S Timberlane Dr, New Smyrna Bch

Timberlane Lodge ALF Inc.

Tamela S. Owens

6

FP

Trinity Care Center ALF - 10287

1312 Mardrake Dr, Daytona Bch

Justina Threadgill

Justina Threadgill

6

FP

Woodland Towers - 7143

113 Chipola Ave, DeLand

WTt Retirement Living LLC

Rhonda Cheney

175

FP

Worc Haven Inc. - 5932

1090 Jimmy Ann Dr, Daytona Bch

Worc Haven Inc.

Ruthann Jacobson

15

NFP

Worc Inc. - 8253

1150 Jimmy Ann Dr, Daytona Bch

Work Oriented Rehabilitation Center Inc.

Jessica Bevilacqua

15

NFP

Worc Inc. - 12516

1231 Edna Dr, Port Orange

Work Oriented Rehabilitation Center Inc.

Jessica Bevilacqua

6

NFP

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Aging Tree Illustrated offers free classified ads for those needing to sell their used items. You may list your ad by submitting information to: customerservice@agingtree.com or mailing to 985 Harley Strickland Blvd., Suite 5, Orange City, FL 32763 Attention-Classifieds (50 word maximum per ad).

Used Medical Equipment Vienna Medical - 386-774-2440 Invacare Shower Chair/Commode Wheelchair Model # 6895 $200.00 Used Harmar Scooter Lift Only Holds Scooters $300.00 Used Bruno Inside Boom Lift Model # USL-670 $650.00 NEW! Pride Silver Star Boom 250 $1500 NEW! Kia Sportage Class II Hidden Hitch $100.00 WALK IN SIT BATH/SHOWER $2000 obo, Deltona.

Premier Almond Bubbler 27” wide x 48” long (adjustable) Easy installation. Free delivery available within 30 miles.

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Contact Gary at ham_on_wry@ yahoo.com

Used Medical Equipment Pride Jazzy HD Motorized Wheelchair Best offer takes it!!!

New Batteries September 2013 5 years old $300 obo Cash or Money Order Only Contact Dallas: 386-956-6621 Invacare Power Wheelchair-Elec.

Battery powered chair-Pronto M51-Sure Step.

Seat 20” squareheight is 50” with head adjustable, 24.5” wide. Has 6 wheels-very sturdy & maneuverable.

Dk. blue/extra pads. Strong & easy with rt. hand joystick fast or slow. Paid $1200. asking $500. OBO Contact Mrs. Mathews 386-7887602 Hoveround in excellent condition for sale asking 500.

Contact Mary at 386-848-8814

4 Cemetery Plots in Deltona Memorial Gardens Garden of Eternal Light #2 Value $3000.00 each Selling Below Value Contact: 386-717-6267 or 386-785-4497

AOX-PRO Inova Labs Portable Oxygen Concentrator Cost was 3200.00 used less than 20 hours, Will sell for 2200.00 Please call 386-479-8941

Invacare Power Chair for Electric Hospital bed Electric Hoyer Contact: Bob 386-860-3774

2 Brand New Walker’s with Front Wheel’s, 1 Good Conditioned Standard Walker, 1 Brand New Nebulizer Still In Original Box (NEVER BEEN USED) $50.00 For All 4 Item’s.

Contact MAXINE @ (386) 500-3818 If Interested Mon -Sun 9 Am- 7PM

The Book Nest, used book store, in Deltona Regional Library sells gently-used items including over 4000 volumes in all genres, children’s, magazines, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes and Large Print.

The books are $1 each or 6/$5.

For further information, contact Christy Jefferson at 386-574-9376

Used Items for Sale Large Frame Mens Bike DiamondBack Comfort Model From Dicks Sporting Goods for $230 - Selling Price $170 Contact: Randy 386-624-6272 HP OFFICEJET6500A Plus Print, Fax, Scan, Copyweb Contact: Sonia at 386-473-2601 soniacortes@ymail.com

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“Health Freedom Event” Ormond Beach Performing Arts - 386-676-3375 Oct. 11, 2014 Humana Seminar - 386-479-4000 Aging Tree Senior Resource Center Oct. 22, 2014 10 - 11 AM

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Introduction to Computers for Seniors - 386-775-3121 Orange City Senior Center - 9 - 10 AM Oct. 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2014 DeLand Bakery/Natural Market Education - 386-736-7919 Natural Solutions for ADD/ADHD - Oct. 14, 2014, 5-6:00PM Qigong: “An Art of Health” - Oct. 15, 2014, 5-6:00PM Dispelling the Myths of Hospice - Oct. 22, 2014, 5-6:00PM Cholesterol: The Great Life - Oct. 23, 2014, 5:30-6:30 PM Discover the Real You - Oct. 24, 2014, 5-6:00PM Thyroid - Oct. 29, 2014, 5-6:00PM

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HEALTH SCREENINGS & SUPPORT GROUPS Summit Medical Office Building 386-917-5000 (Directly behind the hospital) 7 - 9:00 AM Oct. 14, 2014

Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma Support Group Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Cancer Institute 5 - 6:00 PM Oct. 2, 2014 Mens Cancer Support Group Florida Hospital DeLand 5 - 6:00 PM Oct. 7, 2014 Support Groups located at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Sleep Apnea/CPAP Support Group - 386-917-7600 6 - 7:00 PM Oct. 8, 2014 Breast Cancer Support Group 9 – 10:00 AM Oct. 16, 2014 Diabetes Support Group - 386-943-4727 9 - 10:00 AM Oct. 16, 2014 Cancer Support Group Florida Hospital DeLand Cancer Center 5 - 6:00 PM Oct. 15, 2014 Support Groups located at Aging Tree Alzheimers Support Group - 11 AM - 12:00 PM Oct. 15, 2014 Bereavement Support Group - 2 - 3:00 PM Oct. 21, 2014 Transitions Support Group) - 10 - 11:00 AM Oct. 23, 2014 Cafe con Leche Support Group - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Oct. 22, 2014 Breast Cancer Support Group Florida Hospital DeLand 9 – 10:00 AM Oct. 27, 2014