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Champ And Me Special to Seniors Today ust before going to Hawaii, my friend had read a book called Marley and Me. It was all about a man and his dog. It was loving, comical, and well worth reading. At the same time, it helped somewhat, to put me in tune with animals and relieve my long time fear of dogs. I must admit, we had a Dachshund for many years‚ well trained before we got her and small enough to set aside fear. I never got over being chased by a large dog as a kid. Looking at that now, I wonder if that big dog just wanted to make friends. I was too scared to find out. When we arrived in Hawaii, Sue’s son met us with leis, Kona coffee, and pineapples‚ all specialties of that state. J.R. took us to the place we would be staying. After we checked in, we went to his home and were greeted by a huge dog named Champ. The old fear was still in me and I kept my distance. I had finished reading the comforting missive‚ Marley And Me‚ but when I saw Champ, the old fear returned. He was huge! We took a walk to a special hillside in Hawaii and Champ and I managed to walk the paths in near proximity since he was with his master. When we returned to J.R.’s home I sat down in a chair next to the sofa. Suddenly Champ got on the sofa and headed in my direction. I was very scared and put my foot up to keep him from coming any closer. That’s when the magic happened. Champ wrapped his front paws around my foot, like a hug, and we sat there looking at each other. It was as though Champ was saying to me, I like you. Let’s be friends. That was the year that Casting Crowns, the Christian band that my grandson was in was also in Hawaii. The band members had to be careful about answering their phones because of calls from
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fans, etc. So we were to leave a message and Hector would call me back. The next day we talked on the phone to learn where each was staying. It turned out we were two motels apart! That was a real treat to meet with them before they had performed the day before and were to have left. It happened that someone made arrangements for them to visit the Arizona so they were still in Honolulu. Anyway, the entire visit was so special but most of all, I will always remember Champ as teaching me not only to lose my fear but to come to a clear understanding and love of our pets. The other day, we got news that Champ had passed away. His master wrote the most beautiful eulogy in remembrance of him. Even I, once so fearful, came to love and appreciate him and what he did for me. Thanks, Champ. Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.
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What’s Happening Around Town… Health Fair Come join the fun at the Health & Wellness Fair at Daytona Beach Health & Rehab, 1055 Third Street, Daytona Beach on Tuesday, May 10 from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. Enjoy music, food, door prizes, free screenings, massages, and more! Bring your friends and join the fun! For details, call 386.252.3686.
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Join local Attorney Micheal Pyle on April 27 at 10 A.M at City Island Library, 105 E. Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach for a free seminar: Scams, Shams, And Flimflams. Learn how to protect yourself from theft of your money and identity as well as damage to your credit cards. For details, call 386.257.6036.
Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch meets every Thursday through May 12 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona. Just $5 gets you lunch and bingo with non-monetary prizes. Reservations are required by noon the Tuesday prior. Call the church at 386. 767.6542 to reserve your seat.
Free Caregiver’s Days Need a break from caregiving? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing free Caregiver’s Days Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers. The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Sat., May 21; Thurs., June 16; and Sat. July 16 at First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach. For information, call Sherry at 386.677.3581, ext. 311. This is a wonderful opportunity for caregivers to have a break and know that their loved ones are being taken care of in a loving, safe environment.
Medicare Workshops Come find out how medicare works on May 3 or June 7 at 6 P.M.; or May 4 or June 1 at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150 or greatamericanpr @yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend.
Free Lunch! RSVP now to attend the PACE (Professionals Advocating For Community Education) FREE informational luncheon on Friday, April 29 from 10– 11:30 A.M. at Home Instead Senior Care, 1901 Mason Ave., Suite 102, Daytona Beach. A panel of professionals will be available to answer your questions on topics such as: Assisted Livings, Nursing Homes, Hospice, Home Health, Legal Services, and more. The event is totally free and open to everyone in the community so bring a friend and join us. Get all your questions answered and enjoy lunch. RSVP to Nicolle at 386.864. 5918 so they can get a count for lunch.
Disney Travel Come to Disney Day at Odyssey Travel’s Travel Club on Wed., April 27 from 10–11:30 A.M. at Roost Restaurant, in Crane Lakes, 1850 Crane Lakes Blvd. Port Orange and learn all about magical vacations on Disney Cruise Lines. Find out the latest news and special offers to help plan your dream vacation. Call 386.672.8114 for more details.
Art In The Park Come to the 44th annual Art In The Park offered by the city of Ormond Beach on Sat., April 30 and Sun., May 1 from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. at Rockerfeller Gardens, 25 Riverside Drive. Shop over 100 artist and crafters. Free parking and admission. For more details, call 386.676.3241.
Adult Coloring The Parkinson Association of Daytona Beach is pleased to announce that it will host and Adult Coloring Session on Wed., April 27 from 2–3:30 P.M. at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave., in the Launch Pad Room combined with ice cream treats and prizes for the top three best judged colored pictures. Colored pencils and pictures will be supplied. Seating is limited. RSVP by calling 386.676.6375 by April 25.
Pet Vet Cruiser Pet Vet Cruiser will make its rounds in May, offering low-cost spaying and neutering services to financially eligible owners of dogs and cats in the cities of DeLand and South Daytona. Fees are based on income. Appointments are required and may be made by calling 386.323.3575 (Daytona Beach), 386.626. 6643 (DeLand), or 386.424.6875 (New Smyrna Beach).
Italian Food Fest Come out and enjoy Our Lady of Lourdes, 1014 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach Italian Food & Wine Fest with music and rides May 5–8! There will be homemade desserts, beer & wine, live entertainment, rides, games, wine tasting, arts & crafts, bingo, and more! Free parking and $20 ride bands available. For more information, and times of specific events, call 386.255. 0433 or see our ad on page 7.
Dancing Do you love to dance? Come meet some new friends and join Bailey’s Best at the Schnebly Recreation Center in Daytona Beach every Friday for Adult/Senior Dancing. The fun begins at 1:30 P.M. and runs until 3:30 P.M. The cost if $5 per person and includes refreshments. For more information, call Dave at 386.214.2316.
Deltona Programs From crafting to yoga, adults can develop new interests at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Programs in May include ereaders, plant clinic, cooking, book club, crafter corner, creative coloring, dancing, and more. For dates, times, and more information call the library at 386.789.7207.
Art Calendar The Rose Room Gallery in Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach presents the CPSA DC-117 Colored Pencil Art exhibition from May 3 through June 4. The Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) District Chapter 117 out of St. Augustine will have a free reception open to the public on May 7, from 12 NOON to 2 P.M. The Rose Room Gallery is open to artists in all 2-D media in exhibition space within Peabody Auditorium. Gallery hours are Monday thru Friday from 10:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. and Saturday 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Support Groups GriefShare GriefShare, a weekly support group offering help and encouragement to those grieving the loss of someone close, meets every Thursday at 6:30 P.M. at Covenant United Methodist Church in Port Orange. This is open to the entire community. For more information, call 386.767.8544.
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Del Campo Survival Continues Special to Seniors Today–Part 6 Seniors Today is an acquaintance of Del Campo and will continue to follow his appearance on the Survivor show. nother episode of Survivor and another night our friend, Joseph Del Campo continues to ‘survive.’ His grit and determination shows that despite being the oldest tribal member he has what it takes! A separation in tribes led to the ultimate sabotage. Some tribal members are getting ‘down and dirty’ as things heat up with competition and another member has been sent home. On the April 13 episode some team members sabotaged others by hiding their sickle and other tools needed to get food. Others, intentionally poured water over the fire that is a challengee to get lit every day! A schoolyard pick drew a line in the sand at a tough reward challenge. Since their was an uneven number of players for two teams, one team member was allowed to volunteer to sit it
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Page 6—Seniors Today—April 22, 2016 Another Day Another Lost Dollar by Peggy Goldtrap nother day, another dollar; rocketing out of our pockets into the cash registers of any number of places. Dinosaurs use cash. The rest of us are swipers using easy breezy cards with wild abandon until the day we see the word: Declined. Everyone’s mind is on money. People, grayed and bent, beaten, and glassy-eyed after the dreaded 15th of April. If your grandchild is graduating from nursery school or PhD programs your billfold is bare. In the old days grandparents gave luggage or a watch engraved with date and Congratulations. Now you’re expected to give a VIP gift card to their favorite spa; a vacation with friends; a new TV. The most loved grandparents give keys. Want to maintain your health? It will cost you money. The doctor will welcome you into the office and give you a white paper as a token of his affection. The doctor will introduce you to a friend who can read the hieroglyphics of the white paper and that man will give you a bottle of pretty pills to simplify your psychosis until you get the bill and the cycle begins again. Gas is cheap right now. Cheap is a relative word. Seniors remember the day when a quarter would buy almost two gallons. Long time ago, granted, but why does gas have a summer and winter blend and one costs more than the other. Gas only seems cheap because it was ridiculously high; particularly in tax thirsty Volusia County. Salaries are not rising as rapidly as expenses. Try tanking up; then hitting the grocery store. The number you’ll see on those tickets alone would have fed a family of four just a few years ago. Remember the days when momma stayed home while daddy went to work? Young couples today expect to work in order to maintain the middle class dream. The two salary family is necessary to buy the homes, cars, furniture, TV, and take an occasional quick vacation. Young families are stressed and fatigued. Seniors are panicked about the shrinking anti-social security. How did people live without cell phones, messaging, e-mail? People communicate with thumbs. We message people in the same room. We touch base with everyone and no one. We MMS friends; EFT payments and LOL cat videos. IDK how we ever lived without Androids. Anyone who has tried navigating ‘Smart’ infested waters understands frustration at the cellular level. There are phones of every size and service. Brilliant young people who all mumble and were hired five minutes before your visit, sincerely try to help. No one understands the little beasts (the phones). If you search the innards and keep punching through device, controls, general, alien forces; you’ll discover that new routes of confusion have been installed even as you’re searching. GAG recently tried to save money by going to a cheaper cell phone service; a noble cause. We rented homes in our early days that cost less than our monthly cell
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Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap phone service. A sweet young child behind a counter welcomed him into the labyrinth. She promised him that switching service would be no problem. We could keep our number. The new service could piggyback on our old service towers. The microcell booster we must have within the condo in order to maximize the edge of zone signal would be totally compatible with the cheaper service. Life would be good. GAG cancelled the old service and plunked down $155.50 for the new service. He was glowing. He had pulled the coup of the century: equal perks for half-price. With the old service cancelled we signed on to a new carrier with a bug name. Without a doubt the data was excellent; e-mail was excellent but, we had no phone connection. Ten thousand trips later, and a hundred trips around Robin Hood’s Barn, we cancelled the newer service. We fully expected our three day experiment to become an unfortunate memory we would laugh about in days to come. So sorry, senor, the 3 day phone service/ deposit is non-refundable. It’s already been processed in a volcano on an unnamed island in the Pacific. Didn’t you read the 2 point type on the phone screen when you agreed to make the bug company part of your will? GAG is usually a mild mannered man, but this event really stretched his patience. For $150.50 we got 3 days of e-mails and messages. Seems a bit high doesn’t it? Back to our first home, GAG re-signed with our former service. He had been told that he could come back anytime if the bug service failed. Wrong. With the original service gone bye-bye, we had to establish a new one; not quite as much paperwork but new charges nonetheless. We didn’t care. We wanted our phone back. Sadly, we didn’t get it back right away. GAG literally spent 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. on the phone with AT&T trying to wake up our sleeping Microcell. It was working, spasmodically, a flicker here and there; just the way GAG was feeling after hours on the phone restoring service. One more day, one more mumbling young salesperson, and we determined that the Microcell was still operating, but because of its age, we had better buy a newer model. Oh, how I hated the symbolism of that conversation. He was not only evaluating a Microcell, he was describing my life. In summary GAG’s attempt to save $20 a month wound up costing us $155.50 plus $150 with a $75 promised rebate (I’ll believe it when I cash it.). Do the math. There are so many ways to save money that we’re just about broke.
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Art In The Park April 30 & May 1, 2016 Special to Seniors Today
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Saturday, April 30 & Sunday, May 1, 2016 10 A.M.-4 P.M. Rockefeller Gardens 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach Information: 386.676.3241 www.ormondbeach.org Over 100 Artists & Crafters Featuring: Oils • Pottery • Acrylics • Jewelry Stitchery • Wood • Sculpture Watercolor • Photography & More… FREE Admission • Parking • Entertainment Kids Craft Zone Girl Scout Art Gala In The Casements TH
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he 44 Annual Art In The Park will be held in Rockefeller Gardens on Saturday, April 30th and Sunday, st May 1 . Thousands of people attended last year’s 2 day event and sold out with over 100 artists and crafters, entertainment, and food vendors. Art and crafts will be judged. A single award of $1,500 will be for Best in Show in the Fine Arts category. The winner will be featured on the main stage in Rockefeller Gardens in 2017. Additional judging will include 1st Place, $400; 2nd Place, $300; Merit Award, $200; and Honorable Mention, $100 that will be awarded to four fine artists and four crafters. New this year, will be the presentation of the Girl Scouts 8th Art Gala, presented by Sunrise Community. The display will be inside The Casements and feature several 100 multimedia pieces by 5-18 year old girls from Volusia County and Central Florida. This impressive show of creativity will host 6 categories to include photography, painting, drawing, sculpting, textiles, and Top: 2015 Art In The Park. Above: 2015 Art collage. A fashion show and awards In The Park Winner, David A Mallory. presentation begins at 2:30 P.M. on Free parking is available at The CaseSunday, May 1. The Girl Scouts will also be in the ments and Fortunato Park. Rockefeller Gardens is located in Free Kids’ Craft Zone located on the North lawn in the food and entertain- front of The Casements, 25 Riverside ment area. Kids are invited to come Drive, at the southeast corner of the and make a special gift for Mother’s Granada Bridge. Day and they can also contribute to For additional information, or to the coloring mural. register for an artist spot, please call We Thank Our Community Spon- 386.676.3241 or visit www.ormond sors of this event: beach.org th
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IRS Scam his is a good time to remind everyone, and especially seniors, about tax scams that are making the rounds in our area. Unfortunately, two women—a 73-year-old from Deltona and a 69year-old from Ormond Beach—were victimized by a recent scam and are now out $700. Here’s what happened to them: The first victim said that a man called her on the phone and claimed to be an investigator with the IRS. The phony investigator told the woman that she owed back taxes and would be arrested if she didn’t pay up. The scammer correctly cited the woman’s Social Security number, supposedly as confirmation of the debt. The victim was then instructed to purchase a $100 iTunes gift card and then call back with the card’s serial number. After the woman did as she was instructed, she found out that it was a scam. According to the victim, Apple tried to block the card from being accessed. It was too late. The full value of the card had already been debited so the money was gone. A day later, the second victim reported a very similar story. In that case, the
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Financial Literacy Special to Seniors Today pril is Financial Literacy Month, which is a perfect time to take stock (pun intended) of your retirement savings. Social Security is there to help secure your future, but savings should be the foundation of a bigger retirement plan. Have you ever done business online? The convenience and safety of doing business online is another way we’re meeting the changing needs and lifestyles of our customers. You can open your own personal my Social Security account within a matter of minutes and have access to your information at any time of day, from the comfort of your home or office. With a my Social Security account, you can: • Keep track of your earnings and verify them every year, which is important because we use your earnings, along with other information, to help determine your benefit amount and eligibility; • Get an estimate of your future benefits, if you are still working; • Get a letter with proof of your benefits, if you currently receive them; and • Manage your benefits: • Change your address; • Start or change your direct deposit; • Get a replacement Medicare card; and • Get a replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S for tax season. If you live in the District of Columbia, Michigan, Nebraska, Washington, or Wisconsin, you may be able to replace your Social Security card online using my Social Security. It’s an easy, convenient, and secure way to request a replacement card online. To take advantage of this new service option, you must: • Have or create a my Social Security account; • Have a valid driver’s license in a participating state or the District of Columbia (or a state-issued identification card in some states); • Be age 18 or older and a United States citizen with a domestic U.S. mailing address (this includes APO, FPO, and DPO addresses); and • Not be requesting a name change or any other changes to your card. We plan to add more states, so we encourage you to check www. socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber throughout the year.
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Books). If you love china, this book should be in your personal library. According to Lehner, the Pope-Gosser Company was founded by Charles F. Gosser and Bentley Pope in Coshocton, Ohio, in 1902. The company was reorganized in 1932 and continued making fine china until 1958. Lehner points out that the earlier pieces are of much higher quality than what followed. *** Q: My company recently cleaned out a storage area, and I discovered an R.C. Allen six-row keyboard adding machine from the 1930s. Since it was surplus, I managed to buy it for $20. Can you recommend someone who can clean it and maybe give me an idea of its value? —Ken, Arvada, Colorado A: Anthony Casillo is a collector of older typewriters and adding machines, and he might be able to help you. His business, TTS Business Products, also is a source for hard-to-find ribbons for vintage machines such as those made by Remington, Royal, and Underwood. You can contact him at 325 Nassau Blvd., Garden City South, NY 11530; and bar@aol.com
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Humane Society Update All Paws Sprint On The Beach! ll paws sprinted to the sand on the World’s Most Famous Beach on Saturday, April 2. Over 400 Halifax Humane Society supporters, volunteers, 50 local vendors, and canine companions joined for this special occasion only available this one time of the year! The 5k run/walk which kicked off just after 9 A.M. on Saturday raised over $30,000 for the animals of Halifax Humane Society. The 5K fun run/walk was open to walkers, joggers, and runners of all ages and skill levels to join their leashed pets (including a pig!) in the fun despite a rather rainy morning! “The Halifax Humane Society Mutt Strutt is a unique opportunity for pet owners who otherwise cannot bring their pet to the beach,” said HHS CEO Miguel Abihassan. “We want to thank our community for their outstanding support joining us on the beach with their pets to support Halifax Humane Society.”
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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of April 25 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Regarding your upcoming challenges, the Aries Lamb should very quickly size things up and allow you to make the best possible use of whatever resources you have. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You rarely blame others for missteps that worked against you. This time you need to lay out all the facts and insist that everyone acknowledge thier mistakes. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might want to start making vacation plans. Don't be surprised by unexpected family demands. Be open to suggestions, but don't get bogged down by them. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Work with both your Moon Child and Crab aspects this week to keep both your creative and your practical sides balanced. Your intuition sharpens. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) The Big Cat finally should have all the information needed to move on with a project. If not, maybe you'll want to give everything a new and more thorough check. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Too much emotional pain caused by someone you can't win over as a friend? Then stop trying to do so. You have other things you need to work on this week.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) It's a good time to reassess where and how your strengths can help you build, and where your weaknesses can hinder you. Remember to build on your condition. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) That personal matter that seemed so hard to deal with should be less confusing now. Don't rush. Let things happen easily, without the risk of more puzzlement. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Change continues to be a strong factor in many important areas. Keep on top of them, and you won't have to worry about losing control. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A business offer sounds intriguing. If you don't check it out thoroughly, you could have problems. Take a set of questions with you to your next meeting. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Your self-confidence should be coming back. That's good news. It might be a bit over the top, so best to let it settle down before you start making expensive decisions. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Your life, your decisions. Good enough. Be sure you have all the facts you need to put into the decision-maker mixing bowl and hope it will come out as it should.
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Mind Your Ps & Qs! et’s take a trip back to 1993 when Love Whole Foods was in the Trails Shopping Center. A good customer, Charlie, came in with his wife. He exercised five days a week and ate a balanced diet. He was taking a new drug Mevacor, one of the first cholesterol lowering drugs and as a result was experiencing serious side effects: no energy (not like him) and debilitating leg pains. I asked if the symptoms went away when he stopped taking the drug. He said that they did. What did the doctor say? Since his father and brother died of heart attacks, he needed to lower his cholesterol levels. I told him I had just read a medical newsletter that talked about that specific drug. Dr. Julian Whitaker M.D.’s, Healthy Healing (8/1993—come in and I’ll show you my copy), which spoke about a hidden side effect, that Charles was experiencing, but was not listed in the drug PDR. This statin, (go to drugs.com/Mevacor), causes a major drop in the liver production of COQ10. What is CoQ10 you ask? It is a natural fatsoluble nutrient present in virtually every human cell which is why it is also called Ubiquinone, (existing everywhere in human life). CoQ10 is vital to the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). This energy rich compound is used by our cell’s mitochondria, (the cells power plant), to run every metabolic process our body expresses. No ATP equals no energy for the heart, the brain, and the gut. Dr. Whitaker was not only concerned that the statins are so toxic to the liver, that a six month blood draw/ workup, to check the liver health, is required. He was more concerned with the long term effects, not just on quality of life, but especially for cognitive function. This is because our brains require huge amounts of uninterrupted energy to regulate, integrate, and coordinate ongoing nerve transmission 24/7, 365 days a year. To preserve neural integrity, Dr. Whitaker recommended taking a split dose of 100mg of CoQ10. Twenty-two years later, he now prescribes 300mg. So what happened to Charles? Sadly, his wife told me he died of a heart attack at age 57. When I asked her if he took the recommended CoQ10 along with magnesium, fish oil, and B vitamins, she responded with, “his Doctor felt that all he needed was to lower his LDL cholesterol to 130, which he did.” Now let’s fast forward to the 2008 issue of UCLA’s American Heart Journal (vol. 157, pages 111-117) in a comprehensive nationwide study of 136,905 hospitalized, heart attack victims; 75 percent had an LDL count of 130mg/dl, (the so called safe range… just like my friend Charles had). If you want more clarity on whether cholesterol is bad, read my article called, Good Cholesterol vs Bad Choices (12-20-2013). It’s November 5, 1994 (the year Charles passed away) and President Ronald Reagan announces that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. I do not know how many of you remember when you were made aware of this life robbing disease, but for me… it was that moment. From obscurity, the CDC now estimates that over one third of Americans, over the age of 85, are affected. As of 2015, nearly 5.3 million Americans are battling this disease.
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Heart disease has many valid modalities, which can effectively reverse it’s progression. This includes many drugs that don’t affect CoQ10 production. There are currently no drug treatments that have effectively stemmed the progression or reversed the ravages of Alzheimer’s. Dr. Duane Graveline, M.D., from Titusville, Florida., is not just another media doctor. He was a NASA Apollo astronaut, a USAF Flight Surgeon, and a Family Practice Physician. As a Board Certified M.D. and an astronaut, in top physical shape, his experience with statin drugs is particularly alarming, especially as it relates to cognitive function. It began when he was prescribed Lipitor, (a popular statin) and ended when he experienced severe cognitive impairment. This lead him to write, Lipitor: Thief Of Memory, and his newest book, The Dark Side Of Statins. (www. spacedoc.com/articles). In his first book, he describes how he regained his mental faculties by supplementing CoQ10 (200mg–300mg) a day, Omega 6 EFA (coconut oil and evening primrose oil), Vitamin D3 and Vitamin E succinate. In his latest book, he reveals a new tool to stem the mitochondrial DNA damage caused by the statins. Statins are unique in their inhibition of CoQ10 synthesis making mitochondrial damage all but inevitable. To stem this process he has employed a newly isolated biochemical that is now becoming available after fifteen years of research: Pyrroloquinoline Quinone or BioPQQ—a cousin of CoQ10. BioPQQ has been shown to be vital for those whose mitochondrial cells have been damaged by long term statin use and who have cognitive dysfunction, permanent myopathy, or peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Graveline’s premise is simple: “The more functional mitochondrial energy you have in your cells, the greater your overall health and longevity.” Foods like egg yolks, natto (fermented organic soybeans) celery, parsley, papaya, and kiwi fruit help however, we may not eat these foods—certainly not every day. Enter Natural Factors in Canada. They are making this vitalizing biochemical available in capsule form as discussed in Graveline’s research. Like CoQ10, BioPQQ has powerful antioxidant properties but when it is elevated to 20mg/day, the evidence shows that BioPQQ actually stimulates mitochondrial genesis-regeneration! Think how a child has boundless energy and then compare to the slow shuffle of the senior citizen—the difference is their mitochondrial integrity. Now Natural Factors, has come up with another innovation. Their new PQQ-10 product has the Graveline’s 20mg of PQQ combined with their successful CoQ10 at 200mg per soft gel. Love has partnered with Natural Factors to not only make their CoQ10 and BioPQQ products available at 25 percent OFF, we have put their entire line on sale for the entire month, at both stores! Now that will get your Ps & Qs cooking to produce optimal cognitive /heart health as well as whole body vitalization. Mitch Booth is the owner of Love Whole Foods in Ormond Beach and Port Orange —the area’s largest organic and gluten free food stores.
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• On April 27, 1773, the British Parliament passes the Tea Act, a bill designed to save the East India Company from bankruptcy by greatly lowering the tea tax it paid to the British government and, thus, granting it a monopoly on the American tea trade. • On April 30, 1927, the first women's federal prison opens in Alderson, West Virginia, to house all women serving federal sentences of more than a year. Most were imprisoned for drug and alcohol charges imposed during Prohibition. • On May 1, 1931, President Herbert Hoover officially dedicates New York City's Empire State Building, pressing a button from the White House to turn on the building's lights. Hoover's gesture was symbolic; while he remained in Washington, D.C., someone else flicked the switches in New York. • On April 26, 1954, the Salk polio vaccine field trials, involving 1.8 million children, begin in McLean,
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• On April 28, 1967, boxing champion Muhammad Ali refuses to be inducted into the U.S. Army and is immediately stripped of his heavyweight title. Ali, a Muslim, cited religious reasons for his decision to forgo military service. • On April 25, 1989, James Richardson walks out of a Florida prison 21 years after being wrongfully convicted of killing his seven children. Special prosecutor Janet Reno agreed to the release after evidence showed that the conviction resulted from misconduct by the prosecutor. • On April 29, 1992, a jury in Los Angeles acquits four police officers who had been charged with using excessive force in arresting black motorist Rodney King. The verdict enraged the black community, prompting three days of widespread rioting, arson, and looting.
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llegations of wait-time manipulation at the Phoenix VA Health Care System surfaced two years ago, and more allegations followed. Since then, the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General has conducted more that 70 investigations. It's now starting to roll out the results of those inquiries. Here are few highlights: Iowa—It was alleged that secret waiting lists were destroyed before the inspection. One list had been created by a clinical psychologist to track how long it took for his patients to get appointments. He was told to delete it, even though it helped him help his patients. Louisiana—A list similar to the one in Iowa had been created by staff to keep patients from falling through the cracks in the system, and had nothing to do with scheduling. New staff was to be hired, and veterans couldn't be assigned appointments with a specific doctor yet—hence the list to keep track of them. Minnesota—Two former employees alleged that they'd been instructed to manipulate appointment dates or cancel patient appointments. Both had appeared on television shows making allegations, which
were not substantiated in 26 subsequent interviews of employees. Illinois—One employee admitted to changing desired appointment dates and next available dates to create a zero-wait appearance because she thought that's what she was supposed to do in order to avoid repercussions by management. Florida—A former employee alleged that clerks were manipulating scheduling data, but it appears they just didn't understand the difference between a desired appointment date and an available one. Intentional manipulation isn't what comes through in an initial reading of these reports. It seems more a matter of confusion. To read the full reports and keep track of new ones as they come in, check www.va.gov/oig
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• Don't store prescription medications in the bathroom. The humidity is not good for pills, even with an exhaust fan. • “For natural-looking garden markers, write the names of plants and flowers on flat stones. Then just set the stones by the base of the plant. This has been very handy for me, as my mother and I planted a lot of flowers, and I like to know the names.” —A.A. in Florida • “Keep a small bag with colored pencils and a roll of paper or a small notebook in your purse if you have small kids—or even if you have big ones. They come in handy during down time to keep the little ones occupied or to write reminders and such.” —T. in Oregon • Use these tips in the kitchen to clean as you go: Wipe down surfaces and clean up spills with past-their-prime face cloths. Get a stack of drying
cloths from the store and keep them handy for drying anything. Designate a “garbage bowl” to toss food scraps in, a la Rachael Ray. • “To get your refrigerator clean and fresh-smelling, just use a damp rag dipped in baking soda to scrub walls and surfaces. You can even use it to clean glass, since it is nonabrasive. Wipe clean with water and then leave the unused baking soda in the box, open on a shelf. Clean, deodorized, and no chemical smell or taste!” —I.C. in Kentucky • “Be sure to clean out bird feeders with a good scrubbing before refilling. It keeps algae from taking over, and the birds do appreciate it.” —R.L. in Alabama
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Flashback Test Your Music Knowledge by Mick Harper
1. This one-name singer released Don't Expect Me To Be Your Friend. 2. What is Tom Bailey (guitars, keyboards, lead vocals) known for? 3. Name the group that had a hit with Jackie Blue. 4. Which group advertised their songs by recording them on an answering machine and then giving out the number for people to call. 5. Name the song that contains this lyric: Now I'm crying but deep down inside, well I did it to him, now it's my turn to die. Answers 1. Lobo, aka soft-rock artist Roland Kent LaVoie, in 1972. 2. He's the only member who hung in there for all the multiple incarnations of the Thompson Twins. 3. The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, in 1975. Various versions run from 3:16 to over four minutes. 4. They Might Be Giants. The Brooklyn phone number eventually gave way
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Senior Service Line Computer Use Pays Mental Dividends by Matilda Charles
sing a computer just once a week can help seniors avoid memory and thinking declines by a whopping 42 percent. So says a recent Mayo clinic study. This wasn't a small study. Nearly 2,000 seniors participated, and all were age 70 and over. Four years earlier they had filled out a questionnaire that covered playing games, making crafts, socializing, reading magazines, and computer use. Researchers then tracked them over time. The results: Playing games dropped the risk of memory decline by 14 percent, making crafts lowered it 16 percent, socializing saw a 23 percent drop, and reading cut it by 30 percent. Computer use had the greatest effect at 42 percent. What researchers don't know, however, is exactly how it works—whether it's because of the lifestyle that computers users have or because using a computer actually causes brain changes. Still to be determined: whether increased participation or computer use would yield an even bigger reduction in risk.
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Dear Dr. Roach: I am 61 years old, and was anxious to get a shingles vaccine shot. I was upset to learn that, because I am allergic to neomycin, an ingredient in the vaccine, I cannot get vaccinated. I have talked to my doctor and a pharmacist about options, but they don't know of any. Do you know of anything I could use to protect myself against shingles? —B.G.P. Answer: If it's a severe (the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says life-threatening) reaction to neomycin, then you cannot get the vaccine. There is no other way to reliably prevent getting shingles. Keeping your immune system healthy (good diet, regular exercise, good sleep) may help. However, the most important thing for you and others who haven't been vaccinated will be to recognize shingles early and get treated immediately. Being treated early, preferably within 24 hours of the rash, can reduce the duration of symptoms. Shingles usually starts with pain, burning, or itching on one side of the body in a particular location, called a dermatome. This might be a band around the torso, the top of the arm or part of the face. The classic description of the rash is a clear, fluid-filled blister on reddened skin (dewdrop on a rose petal), but it does not always look so classic. See your doctor immediately after any painful rash shows up in a single area of the body. *** Dear Dr. Roach: I had chickenpox as a child. I am 60 years old and was shocked to find out that the shingles vaccine costs $249 here. My doctor offers it, but I cannot afford the cost, as my insurance does not cover it. Do you know of a place where I can get the vaccine at little or no cost? —M.B. Answer: It is frustrating that a recommended and potentially cost-saving measure like a vaccine costs so much out of pocket. However, the drug company (Merck) does have a rebate program that covers much of the cost for people with insurance that does not cover the shot. You can find out more at www.rebate4zosta vax.com or at 1-888-ZOSTA-INFO. You have to pay for the vaccine, then get your rebate. Shingles questions are among the most frequently asked by readers. The booklet on the shingles virus answers many of them. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue—No. 1201 W, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.
Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient's printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** Dear Dr. Roach: I have had allergies for the past 50 years. Every morning, my nose runs for approximately 15-30 minutes. I can't take antihistamines due to heart issues. Any suggestions? —E.A.K. Answer: Most people with heart and blood pressure issues who are warned about allergy medicines are warned about decongestants, not antihistamines. It may be safe for you to take an antihistamine, so you should ask your internist or cardiologist. I also have had good results using an antihistamine nasal spray such as levocabastine in people who can't tolerate antihistamines by mouth. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may e-mail questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell. edu To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com or write to Good Health, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.
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Networking To Improve And Support Senior Community Services. ST PALs (Seniors Today Professional Advertising League) is a networking group organized by Seniors Today newspaper and made up of professional people in our community that all have businesses that serve our senior community. The group was the first of its kind in this area, was formed over 20 years ago, and is the longest running networking group dedicated to seniors in the Volusia /Flagler area. ST PALs prides itself on constantly networking to improve senior resources, enrich senior lives, and provide quality services and care for our seniors. ST PALs is committed to meeting the needs of the seniors in our community. For more information, please call, 386.677.7060. The following is a list of professionals who share the ST PALs commitment. Please be sure to consider their businesses when you have the need for their services: Ellen Morefield
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386.262.3910
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