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April 8, 2016
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Page A-2—Seniors Today—April 8, 2016 Strange Things Sometimes Bring A Smile… e are very reluctant to allow a smile—during or because of a sobering event. I remember when Mary Tyler Moore had a TV show and it was one of the long running favorites. In one show, she was present at the funeral of a friend. You could tell she was having less than serious thoughts as she remembered him. At first she looked solemn, then she snickered, then she burst out laughing, and others in the solemn gathering joined in the laughter. While watching the Zimmerman trial, I became interested in the live messages from viewers that were going across the bottom of the screen. The various thoughts were intriguing. Then came one that surprised me and actually made me smile. It read: “While other states plan June festivals, Florida plans June trials” On Facebook: I support helping the needy —I oppose funding the lazy. (That brought a smile—wish I had thought of that). It definitely was not funny, but later brought a smile of remembrance—watching a little lady take off on her scooter and outrun five nurses. I am left wondering how many friends on my computer address book sent money when they received a message saying my family was visiting the Philippines and that we were attacked, robbed, and needed $2,800 to get home. That was strange— definitely not funny. Now I know what ‘hacked’ means.
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You Name It …by Kitty Maiden I was really hacked. Friends from all over, as far away as Hawaii, were getting in touch to tell me about it. One friend, however, had never heard of this message that is routinely sent to people by hackers. Since it was supposedly from ‘me,’ she thought I was writing her—trying to be humorous. She answered the message with a funny response of her own, got an answer from ‘me’ and then said, “Wait a minute. She doesn’t write like that.” Then she called to alert me knowing that it was not me who answered her. Children: We spend the first 2 years of their lives teaching them to walk and talk. Then we spend the next 16 telling them to sit down and shut-up. A recent comment from a busy parent who works at home: “I am going to call my kids Ctrl, Alt, and Delete. Then if they mess up I will just hit them all at once.” My friend’s granddaughter, Gracie, was three years old. Gracie said her prayers and she ended with: “Thank you, Lord for everything. Amen dot com.” My friend said, “Do you think God has a computer?” Gracie answered, “Of course He does.” Amen.
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Chicken Soup For The Soul Moving For A Simpler Life ill Burns had always dreamed of moving to the mountains to live a simpler life and enjoy more of the outdoors with her family, but the time never seemed right and their finances never seemed adequate. After many years of putting off her dream, she and her husband finally decided to take a big leap into the unknown, moving their family out to the mountains to live the life she had longed for. Jill shares her story, Mountain Dreams, in our book about finding your time to thrive. Here's how Jill tells the story: Our family had enjoyed a happy home in the small community where we lived. Yet, as life often does, our situation changed. The town had grown, but we had not. We decided to move and start fresh. That night, unable to sleep, my husband and I discussed our plans, or lack of them. We had no idea where we were headed or what we should do with our lives. The more we talked, the more I thought about one of our family's favorite Disney movies: So Dear To My Heart. This wonderful movie portrayed the lifestyle my husband and I longed for. We had always dreamed of owning a tiny chinked-log cabin like the one in the movie, but we'd live in the mountains. I'd spin wool by the wood stove, milk goats, make cheese, can food, and work a garden. My husband would harvest wood, hike, fish, snowshoe, and make maple syrup. We imagined our children thriving and pursuing their interests in the great outdoors. The longer we chatted, the more I felt our answer had been in front of us all along. “Do you still want to live in the mountains someday?” I asked. “Of course,” he answered, “but we can't do it now.” When I asked him why not, he presented me with our usual collection of problems: east versus west, how we would finance our land, and how we would make a living once we were there. “The bottom line is that we can't afford it right now,” he said.
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“That's how you felt when we wanted a baby,” I reminded him. “If we'd waited until we could afford one, we'd still be childless today.” He nodded. “Why not live our dream?” I continued. That did it. We were excited and terrified at the same time. Naturally there were obstacles, but fighting for our dream made it worthwhile. The eastern mountains won. We financed and found land. We put our home up for sale while we built our cabin from thousands of miles away. Questions and concerns from well-meaning friends and family were addressed. “Why such a hard, meager life?” my inlaws asked. “Why not move closer to a city? Why not move closer to us?” “Because we've always dreamed of living in the mountains away from it all,” we answered. Eventually we packed up our three kids, six cats, seven parakeets, and one dog and we made the cross-country trip eastward. Living in the mountains had been our big dream, but there were plenty of mini dreams that we fulfilled along the way. Each dream required a separate leap. We homeschooled our children. I milked goats, made cheese, spun wool, grew my garden, ground wheat, and baked bread. We heated with wood stoves. We made maple syrup, picked berries, and canned our food. We hiked and enjoyed nature and our peaceful surroundings. Most of all our children thrived and so did we. This year we celebrated the 20-year anniversary of living our dream. I can't believe how quickly the years flew by or how many changes have taken place. We're older now. Our children are grown. We've got grandkids. Time moved on and now there are new dreams on the horizon. We are grateful that we took this risk. Not only did we survive, we thrived!
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Seniors Today 360 S. Yonge, Street Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Phone: 386.677.7060 Fax: 386.677.0836 Website: seniorstodaynewspaper.com Published by Schillinger Enterprises, Inc. General Manager Bonnie Schillinger Editor Bonnie Gragg Staff Writers Kitty Maiden Peggy & George Goldtrap
What’s Happening Around Town… Identity Theft 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 April 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 Diabetes Class Seniors Today is published and distributed free every other Friday to inform, entertain, and serve those over the age of 50. Deadlines: The deadline for advertising is Friday, 5 P.M., one week prior to the Friday publication date. Advertisements and copy: All advertisements and copy is believed to be truthful and accurate. Seniors Today reserves the right to edit, revise, or reject any advertising and/or submitted articles for publication. Advertisements are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. Advertisements and copy in Seniors Today are not meant to be an endorsement of any product, service, or individual. All editorial copy and by lined articles are the opinion of the writer and are not necessarily the view, opinion, or policy of Seniors Today. Errors and Omissions: Neither the publisher nor the advertiser are liable for mistakes, errors, or omissions. The sole liability of Seniors Today to an advertiser is to reprint the corrected ad in the next issue. Copyright Warning: Pursuant to Federal Copyright Law, all material contained within this publication which was created, designed, composed, written, typeset, imageset, or prepared in any way by Seniors Today remains the sole property of the publisher and cannot be reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of Seniors Today. This pertains to the duplication of either advertising or non-advertising material. Notice of copyright appears on page one of this and all issues.
Participants learn techniques to manage blood sugar; prevent or reduce disease related complications such as foot and vision problems; discover better nutrition and exercise choices; set goals; problem solve; and communicate effectively with family and health care providers. The program meets once a week for six weeks on Wednesdays, April 13–May 18 from 1–3:30 P.M. at the Edgewater Public Library, 103 W. Indian River Blvd. Requirements are 10–16 participants, 60 years and older. Space is limited. Call 877.784.8486 to RSVP.
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 Tax Service The AARP Tax-Aide Program offers a free tax service for taxpayers of all ages with low or moderate income. Special attention is given to those 60 or better. Counselors are IRS Certified. For details and a list of what to bring, call 1.888.227.7669 or Visit: www.aarp.org/taxaide
Donate Blood OneBlood’s Big Red Bus will be available for blood donations from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. Friday, April 15, in the parking lot of the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach. OneBlood is a not-for-profit organization responsible for providing safe, available, and affordable blood to patients.
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RSVP now to attend the PACE (Professionals Advocating For Community Education) FREE informational luncheon on Thurs., March 17 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 (see article on page A-5). The event is totally free and open to everyone in the community so bring a friend and join us. Come get all your questions answered and enjoy lunch. Please RSVP to Nicolle at 386. 864.5918 so they can get a count for lunch.
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. It will be combined with ice cream treats and prizes for the top three best judged colored pictures. Adult coloring has been found to be helpful in reducing stress as well as preserve fine motor skills in people with chronic conditions such as Parkinson’s disease. Colored pencils and pictures will be supplied. Seating is limited. Reservations for this event are required by calling 386.676.6375 by April 25.
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.
Free Concert Song Of The Coast Sweet Adeline Chorus invites the community to attend a free dress rehearsal which will feature the two contest musical selections the chorus will sing in the upcoming regional competition and a few others numbers on Monday, April 11 at the Tomoka United Methodist Church, 1000 Old Tomoka Road in Ormond Beach at 8 P.M. For more details, call 386.673.4398.
Senior Life Style Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and plan now to attend the Senior Life Style Fair at Bishops Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill on Fri., April 22 from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. You will enjoy a great day of vendors and loads of fun! For more information please call, 386.226.9110.
Computer Classes Adults can learn the computer basics during free beginner classes at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. The hour-long classes begin at 9:30 A.M. on these Wednesdays: Basic computers: April 13; Job search (in Spanish) April 20; Cybersecurity: April 27. Get some tips on protecting your identity and information online. Reservations are not required. For more details, call 386.789.7207, option 1, then 4.
Easter Seals Walk Registration is open for the Easter Seals 5K/Walk With Me Daytona, which will be from 5–8:30 P.M. Thursday, April 14, in Radiology Associates Field at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 Orange Ave., Daytona Beach. Walkers, runners, and wheelchair athletes of all ages are invited to take part in the 5K walk/run and the Family Fitness Walk. To register for the 5K, visit www. EasterSeals5K.com The entry fee through April 13 is $30; students and seniors pay $20. The event will kick off at 5 P.M. with pre-race festivities that include children’s activities and raffle drawings—fun for the entire family. Participants and guests also can meet the Easter Seals honorary ambassadors and visit sponsors. The fitness walk begins at 6:15 P.M., followed by the 5K at 6:30 P.M. The after-race celebration includes music, food, and festivities.
Support Groups Nicotine Anonymous Join Florida Hospital Oceanside, 264 S. Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach for the Nicotine Anonymous support group every Tuesday at 7 P.M. This free support group is open to anyone with the desire to quit smoking or stay smoke free. Reservations are not required. Classes have now been added at Florida Hospital Flagler too. For dates, times, and more information, please call 904.482.0189. Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength, and hope. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees. Call 888.756.2930.
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PACE Now Coming To East Volusia Special to Seniors Today
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eniors Today is excited to announce that PACE–Professionals Advocating for Community Education is now forming on the East Side! The PACE concept was introduced on the West Side of the county and the PACE team recognizes the benefit of now bringing a group to East Volusia. PACE is a panel consisting of a group of senior healthcare professionals who want to inform the community on everything there is to know about the healthcare process and senior issues. Have you ever wondered what you would do if you had to go to into the hospital? Could you go home after you were discharged? If so, do you need help at home? Do you need a will? How often do you need to update it? What exactly does Medicare cover? Real questions that our seniors have and the PACE team has real answers... free of charge. We would like to introduce you to the members of our East Side panel and their areas of expertise: Home Health—Nicolle Cella has over 14 years working with seniors in healthcare and Nicolle's priority has always been what is best for them. She started in skilled nursing facilities and since then has been an Executive Director at an assisted living facility and an account representative for skilled nursing facilities with hospice. Nicolle currently is the Customer Service Representative and Client Care Coordinator with Home Instead Senior Care. She helps seniors stay as independent as possible with home-maker and home health aide services. Hospice Specialist—Melissa Cole represents Kindred Hospice. She has been employed with Kindred for the past 8 years. Kindred is a nationwide healthcare organization in 48 states specializing in hospice, home health, hospitalization, and rehabilitation. Kindred has many specialized programs for home health and hospice which include: Memory Care, Safe Strides, and Cardio Pulmonary. Kindred believes that every moment matters and in compassionate care. Home Health—Debbie Long began her Health care career in 2004, when she left her Law enforcement career in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Florida. Debbie has been a successful marketing liaison in both short term and long term Nursing Rehab, as well as Assisted Living for 10 years. For nearly 2 years, she has been a Home Health Specialist with Kindred Home Health. Debbie is also a member of the Port Orange–South Daytona Chamber of Commerce. Debbie is a firm believer that knowledge is power and strives to educate seniors on all aspects of health care. Elder Law Attorney—Randall L. Schecter has more than 30 years in practice and has built a highly respected Elder Law firm serving Central Florida. Mr.
Schecter has extensive experience in Elder Law, including Medicaid planning, estate planning, probate, and Trust administration. Mr. Schecter is committed to delivering the highest quality legal services to his clients and helps them sort through the confusing array of decisions encountered when facing the issues that arise with aging and long term care planning. He understands that this is one of the most difficult and stressful times of their lives. He graduated from The Florida State University College of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1985. Assisted Living—Todd Register started his healthcare career working for a home health agency during college in South Georgia. Todd obtained a Bachelor’s in Business Administration in both Management and Marketing in 1985 and 1987 while starting a small durable medical equipment company. Todd worked in marketing for psychiatric services in Georgia and Florida before obtaining his Assisted Living Administrator’s License in 1998. Todd has managed several ALFs and worked in home health agencies in the area then becoming the Executive Director for Brookdale Ormond Beach West in 2009, an ALF specializing in Memory Care. Todd takes his role seriously due to the affect Dementia has had on his own family with losing his mother to the disease at age 69. Todd is a State of Florida Assisted Living Facilities Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Disorders trainer providing instruction and information. Nursing Home—Ross Baird began his health care administration career over twenty years ago. Ross obtained his Nursing Home Administrators license in 1992 and earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Health and Human Services with a focus on Gerontology from College of Boca and an M.B.A. from Nova Southeastern. Ross has proudly served Central Florida’s senior population as a Nursing Home Administrator since 1993 and is the Administrator at Solaris HealthCare Daytona. He has successfully served each building with a strong track record on customer service, excellent survey histories, and most importantly has a passion to deliver the highest quality care. Community Resources—Bonnie Schillinger is President and Publisher of Seniors Today, a newspaper written for the 50 plus age group now celebrating its 25th successful year in Volusia and Flagler counties. Seniors Today, offered free of charge, provides updates, information, health tips, and entertainment to the fastest growing segment of population providing a fresh issue on the stands every other Friday for our seniors to enjoy. Bonnie purchased the business in 2005 and has had the privilege of taking Seniors Today to the next level for the last 11 years. In addition to publishing the paper, she is actively involved in numerous charitable organizations throughout the county. She brings her knowledge of community outreach and resources to our panel.
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Growing Up Senior by Peggy Goldtrap ’m 10.5 in dog years, that’s prime if I was named Fido. I am no longer carded for Senior Sales. No one demands my student ID. Why? White hair? Irrelevant! If I was ‘dyeing’ to change I could. Besides, as someone quipped: ‘Just ‘cause there’s snow on the roof doesn’t mean there’s no fire in the furnace.’ I’m not over the hill. I’m peaking and taking a breather. Thousands are living into their second century, so, I’m still a young chick. Recently, GAG and I did a commercial for a mobility company. We’re in the ‘help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” demographic. GAG’s role was assisting me out of a car and into a wheelchair. We rehearsed several times before the director yelled, ‘Peggy, don’t act so spry.’ Spry? Ouch! That’s a word reserved for my Grandparents. GAG’s mother refused to visit nursing homes. ‘I don’t want to be around all those old people.’ She was 80. Bernard Baruch counted old as anyone ten years older than my present age. Art Linkletter penned: ‘Old age is not for sissies.’ ‘Growing Up Is Hard to Do.’ but ‘Growing Up Old’ is harder. There’s no road map. There’s an abundance of books on health, finances, wills, assisted living, and mental dysfunction, but none addresses Growing Up Senior. Why not? At every age and stage we learn something new; around every corner is a challenge; for every answer new questions arise. When the doctor who attended Norman Vincent Peale’s told the family that senior Peale had passed, he added: ‘The light of reason was in his eyes until the day I closed them.’ Would that all of us deserve that evaluation and continue searching, treasuring knowledge and asking Why? I wanted to learn beading, so I finally signed up for a class. It was horrible. Wisdom states: ‘When the student is ready, the teacher appears.’ This student was not ready. I was fumble-fingered, couldn’t follow instructions, even rolled a chair over the teacher’s bunion. Do you know all you need to know about every subject? Of course not. GAG’s dad joked: ‘If there’s anything I don’t know, I don’t know what it is.’ As long as you can read, listen, converse, surf the net, or reach out and touch someone, you will go to bed wiser than when you woke. Our mind is a sponge, capable of soaking up information and experience, weighing results, and changing courses. Many people do crossword puzzles or Sudoku. Pleasure trips, group travels expand appreciation for natural beauty. Modern communications invite the world to our laptops. Our world is small and getting smaller. Imagine a government peacefully overthrown by Facebook Friends. Seniors are in God’s waiting room. Wow, that’s inspirational. Eternity is longterm planning. Are you excited about making your next doctor’s appointment, wearing
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Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap support hose, meeting your attorney to discuss a living will, or planning your funeral? Of course not! Downing a chocolate sundae, joining a bowling league, signing up for Senior Olympics, getting your Masters Degree, poker night with the girls, softball tournaments; these things get your blood circulating faster than a pharmacist can say refill. Have you noticed how bored some seniors look? Yes, they have plenty to do, but duties, habits, routines don’t stimulate spontaneity. Many of us are infirmed because we’re prepped and conditioned for illness. We need to follow the Egyptian of early to bed, early to rise makes a man healhty, wealthy, and wise. Why believe otherwise? Confusion is just a part of growing old? Ridiculous! Did you remember every assignment when you were a kid? Did you forget birthdays? Did you take a wrong turn and wind up late for work? Did you forget to pay a bill? Did you lose your keys? Of course you did. You didn’t crunch your cranium and declare it slow and sluggish. I was forever losing my keys, so I bought a nine inch metal key chain with KEYS stamped in caps. I lost the thing, in the sand, on an island, far from home, before cell phones were invented. Why does every slip of consciousness become a disastrous portend of the future? It is because we believe the advertising, we believe what is told, we eat what is fed us. Have you ever counted the media ads for medications? Have you ever counted the lawyers who are ready to take your case for every medical malady or malpractice? Look at what you can still do. You’re agile enough to leap to conclusions; get on your high horse; connect the dots; sniff a rat; cough up the money; eat your words; swallow your pride; keep the ball rolling; run your mouth; flap your trap; and shoot the breeze. True, awful things happen to our body. Wild hairs, like weeds, invade public places. Shaving began with puberty, but plucking is forever. If the hair on our head is God’s glory, our chin is the devil’s workshop. Shapes sag, bag, and lag. Abs abdicate. Boobs descend into a vast waist-land. Our belly button looks up and winks. Pecs poop. Underarms wave in the wind. Wrinkles R Us. So what! Change is essential to growth. We can’t always look fifteen, but we can act fifteen, and no one can ground us. No one has the power to tell us who or what we are, where to go, or how to get there, sort of a Rheumatic Rebellion. My dad used to say: ‘After 90 a good night’s sleep and a good bowel movement are about all that’s left.’ I hope my dad was wrong.
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Joseph Del Campo Still In The Game Special to Seniors Today–Part 5 Seniors Today is an acquaintance of DelCampo and will continue to follow his appearance on the Survivor show.
eammate Neal Gottlieb was sent home after the doctor determined that his knee infection did need to be treated in the hospital. Gottlieb being sent home allowed the rest of the tribal members to ‘survive’ and once again our friend, Joeseph DelCampo continues to battle it out on Survivor on Wednesday evenings at 8 P.M. on CBS. With the teams now merging in into two tribes the merge creates a power struggle between the remaining members of the brawn and beauty tribes. Now, there are rumors of an all-girl alliance which cause problems for one castaway. Is it Del Campo? Del Campo remains upbeat and excited to be continuing and feels every day in life is a gift and this competition is beyond his dreams. Del Campo did a little homework prior to the merge and knew that the new team would need a new name. He
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found out the word for star in Cambodian is Dara... and thought that would be a great name for their tribe. His team approved it so Campo’s legacy is now giving his team their new name Dara! Del Campo also shared some thoughts reflecting on his time on the island thus far. He states, “You really are alone out here. Yes, you are with people but really on your own. He chose to be on Survivor as a challenge to himself and—being the oldest—see if he could communicate with all the younger people. He enjoys being with younger people and says this is an experience he will never forget. While he enjoys the solitude of the island, he does think about back home and misses his lady.” Seniors Today became acquainted with DelCamp throught his support of Florida Yorkie Rescue. He and his partner, Linda Worsham have donated endless hours and funds to help support this rescue group. If you would like to contribute to Florida Yorkie Rescue or Yorkie House Of Hearts in honor of Del Campos go to: floridayorkierescue.com or call 954. 610.810.
Physical Therapy For Osteoporosis. Can A Physical Therapist Help? Introducing How • Exercises to build bone or decrease bone loss
• Proper posture • Improve balance to reduce risk of falling Nannine Dahlen, Physical Therapist, at Barr & Associates Physical Therapy. She specializes in the treatment of Osteoporosis from a Physical Therapy perspective.
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Adjust environment to protect your bone health
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• Create a list of current prescription ith multiple doctors medications, over-the-counter medand specialists, a variications, and any vitamins the senior ety of dosage instrucis taking. Share this list with all tions, and an altermedical professionals involved in nating schedule of refills, managing a the senior’s care and keep it updated medication regimen can be daunting for with any changes. anyone, especially seniors—but heeding • Make one doctor the gatekeeper to a few hints can help. manage medications and discuss any The Problem potential problems with a medicaA recent survey found that nearly tion, such as the inability to swalone-fifth of seniors taking five or more low a pill or a change in a senior’s prescription medications daily have exappearance or demeanor. perienced challenges, including keep- • Use medication organizers, such ing track of which medications they as a pillbox or printed medication have taken and when. This type of medtracker. Consider ordering medicaication management uncertainty can tions from a pharmacy that provides lead to devastating consequences—from an adverse drug interaction to the need to move to a nursing home. Moreover, this potential risk only multiplies as seniors age or as the number of prescription medications increases. This can be a difficult subject for families to discuss. In many cases, seniors have been manManaging multiple medications can be difficult aging this aspect of their but help is available. lives on their own for many years and may not be fully aware of potential pitfalls. prepackaged doses of medications Some Suggestions and vitamins to help people stay To help families have this critical on track. conversation, Dr. Jane Potter, a noted • Be on the lookout for any red flags, geriatrician, offers these tips and resuch as a full pill bottle, which may sources to help seniors stay safe and mean the medication is not being independent at home and prevent a taken. If this does occur or you have potentially life-threatening medicaany other concerns about the medtion mishap. ication regimen, contact the doctor. • Have a family member accompany Learn More seniors to the doctor to ask quesTo learn more about these recomtions and ensure that they under- mendations and resources or to view stand all the medications they are a free solutions guide, visit www.Lets prescribed and why. TalkAboutRx.com
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Pyle & Dellinger, PL Announces New Website ur firm has a new website, www.pylelegal.com. We devote about forty-five percent of our practice to estate planning, probate, guardianship, and elder law. We devote about thirty-five percent of our time and resources to real estate matters, including real estate closings, title insurance, and condominium and homeowner's association work. The balance of our practice involves business law, including creating corporations, LLCs, and similar entities, and miscellaneous matters. Please visit our website to explore each of our practice areas in greater detail under the practice areas tab. The three attorneys and supporting staff are pictured on the website. In 1995, I founded Michael A. Pyle, P.A. Before that, I practiced law for another local firm for thirteen years. In 1997, I hired attorney Trisha L. Dellinger, and, in 2003, she became a named partner of the firm. At that time, the firm name changed to Pyle & Dellinger, PL. In 2013, the firm hired attorney Ashley N. Duz. Each attorney has a separate biography listed on the website where their particular practices areas, education, and history are described in detail. We strive to post articles on our website weekly. One can find old and new
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What’s In The Stars For The Week Of April 11 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) With change dominant this week, don't be surprised to find new facts emerging that could put another slant on a situation and offer you another choice. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) There could be some lingering problems from a previous matter that involved a decision you felt you had to make. Resolve the situation. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The Gemini's carefully made plans could be undone by someone's unexpected decision. Getting the full story can help you decide how to deal with the matter. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Recently uncovered information might put a new light on a situation you thought had been resolved. Keep an open mind about changes that you might consider. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) With a potential revision of an old agreement, you can't beat the Big Cat for knowing how to sharpen a clause to the best advantage. Someone could have news. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Certain issues in the workplace could put you in the middle of a dispute you'd rather not deal with. Express your feelings before taking sides.
LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might feel uneasy disagreeing with someone you've been close to. Your relationship should be able to withstand when confronted with your feelings. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A romantic situation seems to be creating more confusion than you can handle. If so, own up to your feelings. The sooner you do, the better your chances are. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) With change directing the Archer's aim, consider a second look at your plans and see where they might benefit from a revision. A home matter is close to an end. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) New contacts help you learn some important information about upcoming developments. The week calls for the Sea Goat to be more flexible than usual. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) With both change and uncertainty in your aspect, you might feel less confident in a previous decision. That's okay. Check it out and see where it could be modified. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Old relationships that seemed to be sinking are buoyant again, and new relationships are benefiting from Cupid's loving care. This is a good time to make a move.
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ter's day care really love the play kitchen, and can't seem to keep those teacups and saucers in the play area. When we got rid of our daughter's play kitchen, we donated all the food and accessories to the kids at the school, and they LOVED it! —A.A. in Florida • When you need to hang something like, say, a frame, use this trick to get your nails in just the right place. Use a dab of toothpaste on the back of the frame where the nails should be. Press against the wall. The toothpaste will leave behind a superb guide, which can be wiped right off the wall after the nail is in. Hang and admire! • Like to play games on your smartphone? Put it on airplane mode for less annoying ads! Just make sure it's a game you can play offline.
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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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Dear Paw's Corner: We have two dogs that we adopted from shelters: Kylie, a beautiful greyhound who is missing one front leg, and Zu-zu, a toy poodle, who is about age 16 and is almost completely blind. I'm writing to let readers know that caring for pets with physical challenges can be expensive and challenging. They need to know what they're in for before adopting a challenged dog. We wouldn't trade our two kids for the world. Kylie is quiet and very determined even though walking can be tough for her. Zu-zu is yappy and can get anxious when she's home alone, but is loyal and loving. Both have additional physical issues that require more trips to the vet, extra medicines, even special equipment. Their care can run over a thousand dollars a year, easily. We have pet insurance that covers their basic care and some of their medication, which helps quite a bit. Please let your readers know to be aware of the challenge they take on
when they adopt dogs with illnesses or handicaps. —Karen H., Conway New Hampshire Dear Karen: You told them, and I thank you! Caring for challenged dogs can be incredibly rewarding, but also difficult. They can have both physical and emotional issues, particularly if they've experienced past trauma, neglect, or abuse. Before adopting a pet, ask plenty of questions of both shelter supervisors about a pet's known past, its behaviors and what its treatment may cost. Talk to a vet ahead of time about the care and commitment that may be required. When you're prepared to care for a challenged pet, you'll be able to create a supportive home for them. Send your questions, comments, or tips to ask@pawscorner.com
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mals at Halifax Humane Society by freeing up kennel space and taking care of the animal in the comfort of their own home. For every one animal in foster care or in our ambassador program, up to 16 animals have the opportunity for adoption at the shelter. This is made possible because of a simple system Halifax Humane Society has put into effect; Fast Track/Slow Track adoption process. Fast tracking is a process in which highly adoptable animals are moved through at a quicker rate leaving time for the other animals (slow track) that need a little more care before they are ready for adoption. All animals in the adoption ambassador program are ready for adoption at the time they leave the shelter to enter an ambassador’s home. The animals are spayed or
neutered, up to date on all vaccinations, microchipped, and are heartworm or feline leukemia tested. The adoption comes with a gift of a free health exam from a local vet. All the adoption paperwork and fees associated with the adoption are collected in the comfort of the home of the ambassador or in a public location. Through this program, Adoption Ambassadors have the opportunity to match their animal to their furever home! According to Adrianne Gammon, Halifax Humane Society Foster Transfer Coordinator, “This program can help open doors for more animals to find forever homes, and we need more volunteers to provide temporary space for the animals.” Research conducted by the ASPCA found that only 7 percent of dogs
adopted through the Adoption Ambassador program were likely to return to the shelter compared to the 17 percent that would return being adopted directly from the shelter. Halifax Humane Society is currently looking for volunteers to participate in the program to become ambassadors for both dogs and cats. Interested participants will be required to complete a volunteer and foster application, and attend a Halifax Humane Society orientation class.
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Dear Dr. Roach: I am 59 years old and am having problems with my lower abdomen. After colonoscopy and ultrasound, my doctor called to say I have a fatty liver. When asked what that means, I was told to lose weight. I weigh 170 pounds, and am 5 feet, 6 inches tall. Research online suggests that alcohol is an issue, but I don't drink. I may have a drink or a beer when I go out, but most times I am the designated driver, so I don't drink. The only medication I take is estradiol-norethindrone 0.50.1; I take one daily. Diabetes does not run in my family, and I have not been tested for it. Can you give me information on fatty liver and treatment? —J.A. Answer: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is an increasingly common problem; in fact, it is the most common liver disorder in industrialized countries. Recent studies have suggested that 30 percent to 46 percent of people in the U.S. have NAFLD. Most people are diagnosed in their 40s or 50s. Obesity, particularly abdominal obesity (as opposed to fat around the hips and thighs) is common in fatty liver disease. People with suspected NAFLD should have other possible causes evaluated, especially viral hepatitis (types B and C), hemochromatosis, and autoimmune hepatitis. Simple fatty liver is a benign condition; however, some people will develop the more serious condition non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Seventy percent of people with NASH are obese, and up to 75 percent have Type 2 diabetes. NASH without treatment can lead to fibrosis and even cirrhosis of the liver. Your body mass index is 27, so you are considered overweight, not obese. Still, I would recommend gradually losing 10 pounds or so. I also would recommend that you continue to drink very moderately or not at all. Exercise also can help. *** Dear Dr. Roach: I am 77, female and in great health except for being diagnosed with achalasia. I know it is rare, and I was happy to find out why my digestive system had discomfort. Do yoga twists or shoulder stands worsen this? It seems worse when I do these. —E.H. Answer: Achalasia is a disease of abnormal movement in the esophagus, the muscular tube that carries food from the back of your throat to the stomach. It is caused by damage to the nerves in the esophagus, possibly from
destruction by the body's immune system. Because of the nerve damage, the food gets stuck in the esophagus, leading to difficulty swallowing and vomiting of undigested food. Both solids and liquids are affected, as opposed to esophageal cancer, in which the problem is mostly solids. Gravity helps us swallow, so being upside down will make gravity work against you, and I would expect the condition to worsen with yoga positions that turn the esophagus upside down. I wouldn't recommend those types of positions, especially since they may cause or worsen vomiting. Treatment of achalasia should be done by an expert in the condition, and may include dilation of the esophagus, injection with Botox into the muscle or surgery. 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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Senior Service Line Move And Live Longer by Matilda Charles
nother study of seniors ages 50-79 has concluded that we can live longer if we're more active. This one comes with some fancy credentials: It was run by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The difference between this study and previous ones that showed that activity makes us live longer is that this study was monitored. Other studies used self-reported information about the level of activity. This time researchers used activity monitors worn on the body, so the information was certain to be correct. They then tracked those people for eight years. They learned that moving doesn't have to involve weights and sweating at the gym. Easy activity—even making the bed, mopping the floor, and walking around the neighborhood—all count as activity that can help us live longer. Here's the bottom line: If we're fairly active, if we get up and move around for 30 minutes, we'll live longer. This can be either light or moderate physical activity. Sweaty workouts
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are not required, but moderate-to-vigorous activity is especially beneficial. If we get an average amount of activity and only move around for 10 minutes a day, we can improve our risk of mortality by one-third. (Once we're up and moving, why stop at 10 minutes? Wash one more window or walk one more wing of the mall during senior walking mornings, and we've just lowered our mortality risk.) If we're not at all active, if we let ourselves be extremely sedentary, we're five times more likely to die. So our new mantra might be: Move, live longer—gym membership not required. Consider what the result could be if we sign up for dance or swimming classes, take yoga or qigong, or volunteer to do a neighbor's shopping once a week.
Veteran’s Post Want A VA Job? he online Daily Caller headline was a bit of a shock: Only VA Job Reserved Specifically For Vets: Janitor. That was only the tip of the iceberg. Additional investigative articles from the Daily Caller News Foundation [dailycaller.com] had more disturbing facts. The site has a comprehensive interactive chart that shows the number of veterans versus non-veterans in 300 managerial positions. The number of veterans out of that 300: 50. Here are a few examples of executive positions: Albany, New York: 19 non-veterans, 2 veterans Bedford, Massachusetts: 21 non-veterans, 8 veterans Glendale, Colorado: 5 non-veterans, 0 veterans Bronx, New York: 13 non-veterans, 1 veteran Of the officials who run Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers (with titles like associate director, nurse executive, and chief of staff), only 13 percent are veterans.
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Why is this allowed to happen? VA employees have a union. The union agreement that says that any job will go first to any qualified candidate within the facility. Then there are the hiring categories. One hefty position for coordinator is open only to in-house employees. Lower-paying jobs, involving peer support, are open to veterans, but only if they've already been certified by the government for the position. Never mind, apparently, the preference points that veterans get when applying for any government job. Wandering through the job listings at usajobs.gov is an eye-opener when it comes to being a veteran trying to get a job at the VA. Some say that foreign citizens can be hired if no qualified American can be found. Many are open only to current employees of the VA. So where does the janitor come in? The Daily Caller was right. Use only veterans preference as your one search parameter, and you get a long list of janitors. They call it housekeeping aide. Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.
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From The Sheriff …Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson • Engage the security chain on your door whenever you’re in the room. • Verify who’s at your door. If you’re not expecting a visitor, call the front desk if the person claims to be with the facility. • Don’t open the door to strangers or solicitors. • Turn on the TV or radio and leave a light on when you’re away from the room. Anyone walking by your room will assume it’s occupied. • Be wary about talking to strangers. While some people are helpful, there are others who might try to take advantage of seniors on vacation. • Ask for directions at the hotel on how to get to those attractions you want to visit. • Stay in groups if possible and avoid venturing out alone at night. • Avoid wearing expensive jewelry and carrying a lot of money in your wallet or in your purse. • Don’t display your room key or leave it in places where it can be easily stolen. Following these safety tips and always being mindful and aware of your surroundings will help make your travel stress-free and safe.
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Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Potato Salad, Dessert, & Beverage
Apr. 28
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Cole Slaw, Dessert, & Beverage
Reservations are required by noon the Tuesday prior.
Call The Office, Monday Thru Friday
at 386-767-6542
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11:30 A.M. • Doors Open 12 NOON • Lunch Served 12:30 P.M. • Bingo Starts
April 8, 2016—Seniors Today—Page B-7
Back Row: Dr Todd McCall • Dr Mark Gillespy • Dr James Bryan • Dr Richard Gaines Middle Row: Dr Jeff Martin • Dr Malcolm Gottlich • Dr Brian Hatten Front Row: Dr Albert Gillespy
Epiphany Manor 4792 S. Ridgewood Ave. Port Orange 62+ or Disabled Income Eligible Call For Application 386-767-2556 TTY: 1-800-955-8771
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Vivo Tours Tours & Travel April 8-9
Fun Ft. Lauderdale, the Spectacular "Venice of the South'! Shop Upscale Las Olas, Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise on the intercoastal, enjoy evening casino. $349.
April 10 The Wiz —Matinee Alhambra Dinner Theater Jacksonville, $89.
April 20-23 Carnival Magic—4 Day Bahamas Cruise Great price $406-506! Transportation included!
April 8-18 Cruise Panama Canal Southern Sampler: Aruba, Curacao, Panama, Costa Rica starting $1,799.
April 16 Mystery Trip— absolutely a must! Fun time! Lunch incl. $89.
May 24
Cruise Cumberland Island offers extensive and rich history with views of wildlife along the way. Luxury Motor Coach Transportation, Boat Cruise & Tour, and Lunch, $99.
Please Call Vivo Tours: 386.265.0500
All Ports! Cruise Transportation Available! Florida Seller Of Travel ST37808 www.vivotoursandtravel.com
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