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August 29, 2014

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What’s Happening Around Town…

Senior Prom Mark your calendars now to attend the first senior prom! Council On Aging invites you to join them for A Night Under The Stars senior prom dinner dance on Fri., Sept. 12 from 5-9 P.M. at the Ocean Center, 101 North Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Free valet parking and music by Mr. DJ. It promises to be a exciting and fun evening you won’t want to miss! Invite your friends to join you. Tickets are just $15 and must be purchased in advance at Council On Aging, 160 North Beach Street, Daytona Beach, or you can go online at coavolusia.org For questions and more information, please call 386.253.4700, ext. 211.

Free Caregiver’s Days Need a break from caregiving? First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach is providing three free Caregiver’s Day Out that includes food, fun, and special attention for care receivers.

The days are from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. on Sat., Sept. 13; Thurs., Oct. 16; and Sat., Nov. 15 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 having some fun and being taken care of in a loving, safe environment.

Natural Smile Seminars Do you have missing teeth or ill-fitting dentures? Find out if dental implants are right for you at a free patient information day. The seminars are scheduled for Tues., Aug. 26, 4 P.M. at the offices of Florida Oral & Facial Surgical Associates in New Smyrna Beach on Wed., Sept. 17 and Tues., Sept. 23 in Palm Coast. Seating is limited and light refreshments served. Please make your reservation today by calling 386. 868.0741.

Medicare Workshop Come find out how medicare works and get the answers to frequently asked questions on Tues., Sept. 9 or Tues., Oct. 7 both at 10 A.M. at Great American Senior Benefits, 1930 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Seating fills fast! RSVP to 386.671.9150 or great americanpr@yahoo.com and leave name and date you wish to attend. Free $10 gift certificate to Gourmet Kitchen for all attendees!

Seniors Today Fall Country Festival Come one, come all and join us in the celebration of fall! Seniors Today newspaper once again is hosting a day of entertainment, fun, food, exhibits, door prizes, and more. This fun-filled event is absolutely free and open to all seniors on Friday, September 19. Come any time from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. All this fun takes place at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Rd., South Daytona.

To find out more, call Seniors Today at 386-677-7060.

Parkinson’s Meeting The Parkinson Association of Daytona Beach in conjunction with the Flagler Parkinson’s Support Group announces that Neurologist Dr. Robert E. Wharen, MD Professor and Neurologist Dr. Ryan Uitti, MD both with the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville will present New Options For Patients With Parkinson’s Disease—Asleep Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery on Wed., Sept. 10 from 2–3:30 P.M. at Bethune Cookman Universities’ Michael & Libby Johnson Center for Civic Engagement, 740 W. International Speedway Blvd. Daytona Beach. Seating is limited, reservations for this event are required To RSVP no later than 12 P.M. on Monday, September 8 or for dates and information on other programs, please call 386.676.6375.

Lunch Bunch Returns Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 724 Big Tree Road, South Daytona host Lunch Bunch every Thurs. beginning Sept. 11 (except Sept. 18) at 12 NOON. Doors open at 11:30 A.M. 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.

Couponing 101 Would you like to save some money?

Coupon pro Mary Edwards will share tips, strategies, and formulas for saving money at 5:30 P.M. on Tuesday, Sept.

9, at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Her goal is to help families save money and stay on or below their personal budget. Reservations are not required for the free program. For more details, you may visit Edwards’ website at couponersu nited.com or call the library at 386-7897207, option 1, then 4.

Pet Vet Cruiser Volusia County’s Pet Vet Cruiser offers free and low-cost spaying and neutering for pets. Residents in unincorporated Volusia County can catch the Pet Vet Cruiser, by appointment, around the county in September. This Pet Vet Cruiser’s spay and neuter program is based on income and has a sliding-fee scale. Residents seeking free or low-cost pet spaying and neutering must provide proof of income to qualify.

Appointments for service are required and can be made from 10 A.M.–3 P.M., Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are not accepted. For more questions and more information about the ordinance and/or cost, qualifications or to schedule an appointment for the Pet Vet Cruiser, please call 386.323. 3575

Chinese Auction Looking for something to do on Labor Day? Come join the fun on Mon., Sept. 1 beginning at 12 NOON for a barbecue, Chinese auction, and bake sale at the Ormond Beach Eagles Auxiliary, 190 S. Nova Rd. Lunch, music, and prizes galore! Proceeds benefit the Holly Hill Youth Athletic League. For details, call 386.673.3836.

Support Groups Neuropathy Support Group The 2014 Neuropathy Support Group meets at 2 P.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 485 Turnbull Bay Road, New Smyrna Beach and at GrandVilla of Ormond Beach, 535 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach. For details, call 855.966.3600.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren If you are needing answers or wanting support, then come to this group on the third Thursday of every month from 6-7 P.M. at First Assembly Church, 551 S. Kepler Rd., DeLand. For details, call Teresa Apgar at 386.851.0956.

Fibromyalgia/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome New support group beginning Sept.

2 at 6 P.M. at Florida Hospital Deland, 701 W. Plymouth Ave. Classroom C and continuing on the first Tuesday of each month. The group is lead by Dr. Brent Schlapper, D.O. For more questions and information, you may e-mail: bschlapper@gmail.com

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Mood Swings

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have been writing for Seniors Today for a dozen years and some friends say, “I don’t know how you come up with what you write.” The answers are very simple. I live vicariously… I love my family and friends and listen to what they have to say… and I write when nothing else creates an interruption. Sometimes I even get caught up in the creative activities of others. The latest thing to get my attention is something my daughter sent me via e-mail. It is titled, You Can’t Read This And Stay In A Bad Mood! It came when I was in a state of concern (not worry) for some of my friends.

What’s under the cap? My friend, Sue. She’s been forced to join the many women who find themselves getting an operation followed by months of chemotherapy. She is a very special person, who is cared for by all who make her acquaintance. The blessing is that Sue has taken it all in stride. Her moods are always on the up side while her friends have some somber days of concern for her.

What is her heartbeat today? Jacque tried to live a more quiet life following a stroke and an operation to aid the flow of blood through her small veins. The most difficult thing for her is that she has always helped—at school, at church, at home—and her help as a volunteer hasn’t stopped. Each time she takes on a special project, she stays in for a couple of days to recuperates.

In retrospect, I believe my daughter sent that e-mail about bad mood when I wasn’t up to snuff. (As my Grandma Chapman said.)

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Name It …by Kitty Maiden You may have seen this before… but if your mood needs a raise—enjoy it again.

1. Do you know how to catch a unique rabbit? Unique Up On It 2. Do you know how to catch a tame rabbit? Tame way 3. How do crazy people go through the forest? They take the psychopath 4. What do Eskimos get from sitting on the ice too long? Polaroids 5. What do you call a boomerang that doesn't work? A Stick 6. What do you call cheese that isn't yours? Nacho cheese 7 What do you call Santa's helpers? Subordinate Clauses 8. What do you get from a pampered cow?

Spoiled milk 9 What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite 10. Why did the pilgrims' pants fall down?

Because they wore their belt buckles on their hats The last one was: “Support bacteria. It’s the only culture some people have.” (Boo!) If you find yourself in a bad mood, read something ridiculous… or sing!

Kitty Maiden is a staff writer for Seniors Today.

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As Time Goes By

by Peggy Goldtrap ’m a garage sale buff. I don’t need anything, but the possibility throws me forward; hunting for the elusive bargain in this sport without weapons.

The random stuff that people prize winds up pawed by strangers who haggle for a lower price than the sticker indicates.

That’s life.

On the other hand those things represent the lives that touched them, used them, put them on layaway, polished them, served them at family gatherings, cursed them when they broke before the warranty was out. Things carry the imprints of the people who wandered the house.

I can walk in a house and tell when the person stopped growing. Psychic? Clairvoyant? Nope! Just aware of what we all have in common; limitations on our lifespan. Objects punctuate our narrative.

For example, in the 50’s every grad headed to college with a portable typewriter in tow. Now arthritic fingers can’t strike the keys. Give away this gem or sell it for pennies? No, the typewriter stays. Who knows, when electricity goes off during hurricanes, that old college friend might be a way of communicating with the outside world.

What about piles of papers in dusty desk drawers? Tidbits, receipts, trip logs; letters half written to old friends; a condolence card from the bridge club. Dust bunnies breed in the hutch.

Most poignant are people photographed on the happiest days of their lives. Photos seal a second, a blink, a blip of eternity.

Someone held the camera on the other side of the picture. Someone observed the people, tickled them by saying ‘Cheese’ or ‘Stand up straight;’ choreographed their positions; someone wanted to remember them. Now, the scrapbooks, frames, bulletin boards, and the Christmas postcards sit on the curb; not interesting enough to be offered for sale.

The avocado green appliances (I read they’re coming back) are rusted; broken shelves look forlornly emptied of their contents. Appliances will be trashed or maybe recycled if they don’t have any banned chemicals or materials. At best they’re worthless reminders of a by-gone era when a radio sat on top of the fridge vibrating with the motor until static annoyed the cook and stopped her kneading.

Homes have an odor of old; dust, mildew; corners that have not been cleaned in years; greasy shelf paper covers cabinets jammed with outdated pills. They look like the owners felt when they locked the door for the last time.

Sometimes a pet sits forlornly in its cage or wrapped in a blanket; too old, too attached, too much trouble to be advertised or given away. People are looking for valuables and a smelly old dog or matted cat don’t fit the criteria. It’s difficult enough for a human to make the move; but pets don’t understand life transitions and they beg until the last second ‘take me with you.’

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Happy Talk …by George & Peggy Goldtrap In the corner sits the old man’s favorite chair; its arms stained by sweat; its seat creases jammed with peanut shells cracked the day his team won the tournament. His ball cap sits on the side table beside his glasses. They’ll wind up in the trash when the sale closes at 4.

Clothing in closets politely labeled Vintage; wire racks; a travel bag from a Caribbean cruise; gift soaps; potpourri; a fur coat with tattered lining; an angel with a chipped wing; slightly stained towels, sheets, doilies. Occasionally, I’ll see a cedar lined Hope Chest; bobby-socks and saddle shoes; a pressed prom corsage; a mortarboard tassel inside. ‘Clean it out and mark it down; get it gone today, please.’

Junk, stuff, pieces that remind us we were alive, once upon a time. We were vital to the company, the community, the neighborhood, the church. Then we became removed from the fray; distant from present time annoyingly critical. The family that was taught to serve became the family that required services.

A nursing home could be opened via garage and estate sales. Portable devices of all sorts sit in the corner; books about Natural Healing and vitamin therapy fill the shelves; a sure sign that a hyper-educated doctor told a loved one ‘there’s no hope’.

Stacks of adult diapers, something we all hope to avoid, are actually genuine bargains considering their retail cost.

Embossed vinyl floors; formica counters; shag carpeting; flocked wallpaper; eighttracks; a TV the size of Montana; popcorn ceilings; scraps of material meant for whatever, someday and maybe. If it’s metal it’s rusted but not so rusted that the homeowner could get rid of it. Splotchy skeletons stacked in a shed shared by spiders.

The momma wailed when she was forced out of her home. In the new place someone will look in on her; she’ll have a button to push if there’s trouble; the dining room serves nutritious food not flavored to her tastes. She’ll hate it there, but she won’t say so. Her role is to protect her family from pain; her pride remains intact. With the best intentions we declare loved ones invalid instead of invaluable.

Are things and possessions part of our memories? Of course, that’s why we hang on to objects long past usefulness.

Garage sales are good for the soul; moving us forward; making room for something new. The good-bye sales; the changing of the guard are Florida’s rite of passage.

I seem to collect blues more than bargains.

George and Peggy Goldtrap are both actors, speakers, and writers and may be reached at georgegoldtrap@gmail.com

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To Your Good Health Heart Risk: Like Father Like Son Dear Dr. Roach: I am 69. Two years ago, I had a heart attack followed by double bypass surgery; two vessels on the back of my heart were blocked. I had no symptoms.

I was at risk due to my male family members having heart issues. My father died of his third heart attack at age 60.

I followed a heart-healthy lifestyle.

I am now on simvastatin and losartan daily. I regularly take my blood pressure readings. I have followed the therapy lifestyle diet in an American Heart Association publication. A year after my heart attack and surgery, I had a treadmill stress test, and all was well.

I see my cardiologist every six months and my primary doctor quarterly.

What preys on my mind the most is whether or not plaque is building up in any of my blood vessels, leading to a killer heart attack. I do not want to wait for symptoms to occur. I want early detection to prevent another heart attack.

—M.S. Answer: Your letter underscores that heart disease can happen even when you do everything right, that a family history is a significant risk factor and that heart attacks happen even in people with good blood cholesterol.

Your question is about a screening test for heart disease, to see whether there are blockages that need treatment before any symptoms develop.

There are two kinds of tests: those that look at the anatomy of the heart, such as an angiogram or CT angiogram, and those that look at its function, such as a stress test.

The problem with pictures of the blood vessels is that it's likely you have some blockages. Small blockages actually may be more likely to cause a heart attack than big ones, since the

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smaller ones can rupture and cause a blood clot, which starts the heart attack.

A stress test, such as the treadmill ECHO you did, is better at showing if the heart is getting all the blood it needs during exercise.

My colleagues in cardiology and I recommend a good diet and exercise regimen, blood pressure treatment such as what you are getting, daily lowdose aspirin, and a periodic stress test.

An angiogram would be considered with new symptoms.

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A Night Under The Stars ‘Senior’ Prom Special to Seniors Today

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ouncel On Aging (COA) invites you to our inaugural “A Night Under the Stars, a ‘Senior’ Prom and Dinner Dance” to benefit senior programs and services in Volusia County. Presenting Sponsors Humana, Humana Physicians Group, MetCare, Island Doctors, Halifax Health Hospice, and Healthways/Silver Sneakers are joined by Star Sponsors Bishop’s Glen Retirement Community and Senior Today to create an event you don’t want to miss! A sit-down gourmet meal will be accompanied by music by MR. DJ, photos by Don Howard, and the crowning of a Prom King and Queen.

“An important factor in healthy aging is to stay active and involved.

Isolation and lack of socialization is as harmful to the body as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

All of COA’s activities are programmed to promote well aging,” says Cathy Coates, Marketing Director.

“The community

seems excited about the Prom, although several have said they don’t really want to ‘relive those old days.’ To them I say “Come make new memories and have the time of your life!”

“We have arranged for FREE VALET parking at the Ocean Center to make your arrival easier. Our sponsors will be hosting information tables during the event to help educate our guests to services available in our community,” Coates continues, “but the focus is on the fun! Tickets are available for $15 per person and must be purchased in advance of the event. You can purchase a table of 8 for you and your friends.

We encourage you to come dressed for the prom/ party to make the evening more special.”

You can go online to www. coavolusia.org/News to purchase your tickets or call the COA Community Line at 386.253.4700, ext. 211 to leave your name and phone number for a call back.

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Funding A Revocable Trust

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revocable trust does not avoid probate unless it is funded. Funding means naming the trust as owner or beneficiary so assets pass automatically to the trust upon death. Any asset not in the trust or passing automatically to the trust upon death will require probate. Describing assets that the trust holds is not sufficient. It is necessary to issue a deed for real estate and change the records with an institution that holds an asset. Personal property, such as furniture, jewelry, and similar items without certificates of title are generally placed into the trust by a Bill of Sale, reserving a life estate to the Grantor.

Non-retirement bank accounts and brokerage accounts are transferred to the trust while the grantor is alive by changing the name on the account to the name of the trust, or naming the trust as beneficiary, which banks call payable on death or POD and brokerages call transfer on death or TOD. It is not possible to change the name on a retirement account (IRA, 401K, etc.) to a trust. However, the Grantor can name a trust as beneficiary. Generally, a married person would name the spouse as the primary beneficiary

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and name the trust as alternate or contingent beneficiary.

Sometimes people name their children as beneficiaries of accounts instead of naming their trust. This avoids probate as to that asset. However, if the trust provides that the share of a deceased beneficiary goes to the beneficiary’s children, the grantor should name the trust as beneficiary so that wish is fulfilled if the child predeceases the Grantor. Naming individuals as beneficiaries normally results in the asset passing only to the surviving beneficiaries named on the account.

If a revocable trust is not funded with all assets, the grantor has wasted time and money in creating it because it does not accomplish its purpose.

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Antiques Butter Molds

By Larry Cox

Q: At a farm auction several years ago, I bought three butter molds that were obviously quite old. Each has a pattern, with the most elaborate depicting a cluster of roses. Are these collectible?

—Emporia, VA A: It was during the reign of Charles II in Britain that decorating butter became popular. In America, this practice thrived due in no small part to farm wives who marked the homemade butter they sold so it would be readily identified as their product. No two farms used the same mold in the same county or area. The more detailed the pattern of a mold, the more expensive it can be.

For example, a rare Amish hexagon mold with intricate pattern of acorns and oak leaves recently sold for $650 at auction. Most, however, sell in the $50 to $75 range. *** Q: When my dad returned from World War II, one of the first things he bought me was a card game set called Mickey Mouse Library Of Games.

I still have the set, and even though no amount of money would tempt me to sell it, I nevertheless wonder about its current value.

—Tom, NV A: I checked several price guides, and they seem to agree that your set is worth in the $75 to $200 range, depending of course, on condition. Your set of six card games included Donald Duck, Pinocchio, Mickey Mouse, Bambi, The Three Little Pigs and Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs. It was issued in 1946 and should have the game, holder, and instructions for each game. ***

Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send e-mail to questionsforc ox@aol.com Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader questions, nor do appraisals. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.

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This Is A Hammer Damaged Carpet

by Samantha Mazzotta Q: My apartment's window air-conditioning unit dripped water from the front left corner for several days before I realized it, and the carpet underneath is soaking wet. How can I dry it?

—Chase T., Concord, NH A: First off, since you live in an apartment, contact the landlord or management office right away. They should be informed of any damage that has occurred, as soon as it happens.

If the leaky air-conditioning unit belongs to the landlord or management company, then responsibility for the cost of the repair may belong to them.

If the A/C unit belongs to you, then you may be responsible for some or all of the repair cost.

You'll need to stop the A/C unit from leaking immediately. Shut it off, take it out of the window if possible and set in a plastic tub to let the condensed water drain out.

Remove and clean the air filter and look for an external drain hose, if the unit has one, that might have come loose. Check the window for any swelling or damage to the wood, which can occur.

If the unit cools well, the problem may simply be that it is tilted too far forward, so that condensation runs inside along the bottom of the unit rather than dripping

outside. Try placing the unit back into the window so that it has a slight tilt—about 5 degrees—up and out. Put a catch bucket underneath the leak area and turn the unit on for an hour or so, checking to see if condensation still comes inside. If this doesn't fix it, you may need to repair or replace the unit.

Next, the carpet. Blot the area with towels to remove excess water.

Since it's been soaking for several days, you need to dry the area all the way down to the underlayment and flooring. Remove furniture from the area—clear that half of the room completely.

Starting at the nearest corner, pull back the carpet, followed by the padding. Note where the water stains have reached. If the flooring underneath is wet, you need to dry that immediately.

The repair or maintenance person will determine if the carpet is salvageable. Costconscious apartments will try to dry the carpet and flooring and at most replace the padding. If this is the direction taken, check the carpet frequently after the repair and make sure you don't smell mildew or mold.

If mold sets in, the entire carpet will probably need to be replaced.

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1 ⁄2 cups cold fat-free milk 1 cup (1 medium) diced ripe banana 2 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter 1 ⁄2 cup sugar- and fat-free vanilla ice cream In a blender container, combine milk, banana, and peanut butter. Cover and process on BLEND for 30 seconds. Add

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August 29, 2014

Tails From The Front

by Tyler Stover

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e are in the middle of another hot summer, and daily thunderstorms are a part of life in Florida.

While most of us have no trouble adjusting, our canine companions may not be so brave. Thunder and lightning invoke fear and panic in many dogs, and can even lead them to destroy household items or attempt to escape. Following some tips from the experts can help your dog.

Human companionship is usually the easiest and most effective way to calm a dog that is frightened by a storm. Dogs will often snuggle up to their owners, looking for

Carie is hoping for a fish dinner.

comfort and security. Remain calm and quiet around your dog to avoid startling them.

You may also want to designate a “safe place” where your dog can hide during the storm. This could be a crate, or your dog may choose its own spot under a table or other household item. It is important that the dog can enter and leave its safe area freely, and it should never be punished for entering this area.

Providing dogs with distractions from the storm can also be a successful way of calming them down. Turn on the television or calming music to help drown out the noise from the thunder. If your dog is also scared of lightning, try closing the drapes. You can

also use toys or treats to divert your dog’s attention away from the storm. Offer a favorite toy or a high-value treat; something that will definitely get their attention.

If none of these methods seem to work, or if your dog’s fear becomes extreme, you may want to consult with your veterinarian.

There are often other treatment options that they can provide to help soothe your pet during storms.

Spay/Neuter Your Pit Bull or Pit Mix For $20 There is just few days remaining in Halifax Humane Society’s Primp Your Pit spay/neuter campaign. During August, the HHS Redinger Clinic will spay/neuter

300 pit bull or pit mix dogs for a special $20 rate thanks to a grant from PetSmart Charities.

Pit bull parents who wish to take advantage of this special offer must mention the Primp Your Pit promotion when they schedule their appointments. The promotion is based on availability and spaces are limited. Call 386.310.4935 or visit www. redingerclinic.org for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Cooper just loves a nice long walk

Ritz is ready for a new home.

Jr. is very talkative.

Tyler Stover is the Community Outreach Director for the Halifax Humane Society.

Reached him at 386.274.4703, ext. 320, or at tstover@halifaxhumanesociety.org

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Creative Ways To Add Exercise

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e know it’s critical to keep regular physical activity in our daily routine. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommends that healthy older adults engage in at least two and a half hours of moderate-intensity exercise each week for substantial health benefits. That means at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week. It’s also recommended to break up prolonged periods of sitting, even if you are already participating in a regular exercise program. So, you can break up your 30 minutes into 10 minute intervals.

The idea is to sit less and move more, even if it’s just standing. Moving more can lower the risk of chronic disease like heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and breast cancer, according to researchers from Kansas State University.

Next time you find yourself sitting for hours, sneak some extra movement into your day. Try some of the following ideas.

While watching TV, stand up and move during commercials—march in place or tidy up the room.

Keep a pair of light weights next to your chair and lift them as you are watching.

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Iron or fold laundry while watching TV. While talking on the phone, stand and walk around.

Stand as you read the newspaper.

Stand at the sink and hand wash the dishes instead of using the dishwasher, from time to time.

Attack housework—stretch and lift as you scrub, mop, or vacuum.

Walk the dog around the block rather than just letting them out in the yard.

You pooch will love the exercise as well.

Use your own creativity to add ways to get yourself moving. It takes just a little push to get you going and who knows where you’ll end up!

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What’s In The Stars

For The Week Of September 1

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Dealing with a difficult person can be the kind of challenge you. It could be an energy-draining exercise in futility. Be certain your goals are worth your efforts.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Divine Bovine might be seeing red at having your crisis-resolution efforts overlooked. Others can be expected to step forward when the time comes.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You should be well on your way to finally making that important decision. Having the support of loved ones will help when crunch time comes.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Feeling uneasy about a move might not mean you're having a case of Cancerian wavering. Your inner sense is warning you to reassess your situation .

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your pride could get in the way of admitting you might have erred. Best to 'fess up now before a small mistake turns into a big misunderstanding.

VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) Trying to please someone with a less-thanglowing opinion of something you value could be a waste of time. If you like it, stay with it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) There might be time to make a change. Is it what you really want, or one you feel pressured into making? Your answer should determine your next move.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Change is dominant, but so is caution: Proceed carefully to avoid encountering any unwelcome surprises that might be lurking along your path.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) It could be a mistake to rely on someone to keep their promise without checking out previous performances. It could save you from a painful lesson later.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Taking a strong stand on an issue you feel is too important to ignore could inspire others to follow suit. The weekend is a good time to socialize.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Your sensitive nature gives you an insight into the problems of someone close to you. Your offer of support could be just what this person needs.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Financial matters continue to need even more careful analysis. Use caution with investment possibilities. A relationship might take an unexpected turn.

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Chicken Soup For The Soul Mother Nature The Nurse

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snap on my helmet, pull down my goggles, strap my foot to my board, take a deep breath and look around.

This is one of my very favorite moments. The perfectly blue sky rolls out endlessly before me in all directions.

I have been a skier and snowboarder since the seventh grade. I love the sense of freedom that comes with cruising down the mountain. I almost wasn't here to enjoy this perfect winter day. Earlier in the season, I stood perched atop a mountain, looking down that last run and picking my line. I took one last glance at the breathtaking horizon, and then shoved off. Little did I know I would take a fall on that run that would result in a slow brain bleed and swelling that required an emergency helicopter ride, a life-saving operation, and weeks of rehabilitation.

Sometimes I am just blown away that I am still alive.

What I relied on throughout my recovery was my love of Mother Nature and my desire to return to the sport I hold dear.

The same adrenaline that pushed me to ski fast and hard down tall mountains also pushed me to work hard to regain the balance and coordination I would need to return to them.

Standing again on the mountain I love, I find myself wondering if I would take that

last run again, knowing what it would lead to. I reflect on the challenges my traumatic brain injury has caused for myself, my family, and my friends. If I could have a redo, I should say no to that run (though I have learned the painful fact that we cannot turn back the hands of time). We can keep tapping into the strength within.

How lucky I am. I take one very deep breath and inhale the winter air of this landscape and reflect on the feeling that comes with this experience. I smile to myself again. I give myself an inward hug and congratulate myself for taking the time to drink in this beauty.

I treasure that sense of freedom that comes when the freshest air in the world is gently brushing your cheeks and you start cruising toward that endless blue sky and her magical clouds. You hear Mother Nature's soft, secret whisper as you slowly start your decent. Swish! Swish! This is what I truly believe saved me and helped me get to where I am today. I am grateful, as always, to Mother Nature. She is such a wonderful gift to us all. She feeds me. ***

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hat is this mysterious illness that is killing veterans? The first story: In Kentucky, an Army veteran died in 2013 at the Department of Veterans Affairs hospital. According to his mother's Facebook page, the death certificate said, “The ultimate etiology of his illness that led to his passing is still unknown.”

It seems like doctors would have given this obviously ill veteran special care. As usual, the devil is in the details.

On her Facebook page, the mother talks of medical staff forcing her bedridden son to sign a contract agreeing to do whatever staff said... under threat of withholding progressive treatment. She talks of being told he was only “taking up space.” She tells of care meetings being canceled, nurses ignoring emergency alarms, and open, hand-size wounds on his back.

He weighed 72 pounds when he died.

He left a wife and two young sons.

Story 2: In Alabama, a veteran is desperate not to starve to death. After

three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, he knew he had PTSD and went to the VA with symptoms that include extreme nausea and vomiting. He eventually lost his job and his fiancee over it. VA doctors couldn't put a name on his illness. Their solution: Cut a hole in his stomach so he can feed himself Boost milkshakes with a stomach pump as his only nutrition.

VA officials then said it's not their problem, so they wouldn't pay for his stomach pump or supplies anymore because it's past the “authorized service period.”

Now that the veteran has shrunk from 267 pounds down to 130, they're going to do some more tests.

The VA has a page that describes these unexplained illnesses, saying they're presumptive for service connection. Undiagnosed illness with abnormal weight loss is listed.

Why can't they figure out what this illness is?

E-mail Freddy Groves at: column reply2@gmail.com

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Books Last Chain On Billie Reviewed by Larry Cox ast Chain On Billie: How One Extraordinary Elephant Escaped The Big Top is so graphic and searing, it will forever change the way you view elephants in captivity. Carol Bradley, an award-winning journalist who has written extensively about animals and animal rights, tells the story of Billie, an elephant captured in Asia and brought to America to perform in circuses. How Billie survived and was saved from a life of abuse is an inspiring true story of resilience and hope.

Instead of spending her life with family and free to wander the jungles of Asia, Billie was captured, fenced in, had all four legs shackled and likely was beaten into submission. Captured elephants also routinely are starved and sometimes kept awake for several days —anything to break the animal's spirit.

The isolation, the food deprivation, the cruelty are all used to make creatures such as Billie trainable. She arrived in the United States in 1966 at age 4, a purchase of the small Southwick's zoo in Mendon, Massachusetts. Experts

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now know that severing the mother-baby attachments of certain animals too soon —especially sensitive creatures such as elephants—can cause incalculable psychological damage. This is what happened to Billie, and most of her life she was labeled as a problem elephant.

Traveling in trucks, chained and barely able to move, and performing surrounded by harsh lights and blaring music was Billie's nightmarish life.

The chains eventually were removed when she became part of the largest elephant rescue in American history. Billie now lives out her life in Tennessee, free to roam through open meadows at a sanctuary for performing elephants and with the comfort of being part of a herd.

This remarkable book is difficult and, yes, painful to read, but necessary if we hope to improve the lot of performing animals in this country.

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Here’s An Idea Coffee Ice Cubes

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“Every member of our family has a plastic bin in his/her closet to hold items not currently in use. For the littler ones, it's hand-me-downs that are still a little too big. For my husband and myself, it's out of season items. For everyone, there is a bin in the garage where we place useable items that no longer fit. Whenever it's full, we either donate it or start planning our tag sale.”

—A.E. in Massachusetts If you have to talk to someone at the cable company, call on a Thursday (unless it's urgent), as that's the day they tend to have the fastest response times, experts say.

Here's an oldie but a goodie! Iced coffee is at its best when brewed with twice the usual amount of ground coffee, because the coffee is diluted by the melting ice cubes. Or use regularstrength brewed ice coffee and serve over coffee ice cubes. They're easy to prepare: Pour cool brewed coffee into ice-cube trays and freeze.

Clear bins make it easy to group like items in your pantry. You can remove the bin, get what you need and replace it rather than digging through cans and boxes on a shelf and having to straighten it back up when you're done.

If you've lost a zipper pull, you can create a temporary one with a paperclip.

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Daylight Savings Time

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y brother Eddie loved the summer when we were growing up. He especially liked Daylight Savings Time; it allowed him the opportunity to stay up later and outside longer. Eddie’s biological clock ran different than everybody else. He could put more activity in one hour than most could in two or even three hours.

Eddie never slowed down, unless he was sick or hurt, which was not that often. Even when he slept, he was busy doing something. I know, because we shared a bedroom. Many nights he would talk in his sleep and he was a sleepwalker as well.

The boys in our neighborhood used to play pretend games, like cowboys and Indians, Army men, and gangsters. Those games usually followed a show on television or a movie we had recently seen. Eddie took his part in these games very seriously. He especially liked to play an Indian, and since he was fast on his feet it became a real challenge to capture him. Several times we just gave up and started another game without telling him.

I remember one in particular where we had divided up into cowboys and Indians and, of course, Eddie was an Indian. We played several hours and the cowboys had captured all of the Indians (sometimes it was the other way around), but nobody could find Eddie.

Gangster movies were popular at the time on television and we decided to shift gears and play Untouchables,, a popular show at the time. There was still no sign of Eddie, so we stared our Malcolm Street version of Elliot Ness chasing the bad guys. This went on for an hour, and there was to be a great gun battle with Tommy guns.

Winding Roads …by Byron Spires

To set the scene, let me explain that guns were mostly sticks, or an occasional toy six shooter gotten at Christmas, and the sounds we made were from our own mouths. Just as Ness and his Untouchables showed up to thwart the villains, the shooting started, and Eddie came running through our gun battle yelling something in his version of a Indian language. He had been hiding and was waiting for the perfect time to catch the cowboys off guard.

What he actually did was mess up our well-orchestrated Untouchables’ battle.

Eventually, the machinegun sounds died off and everyone was fusing at Eddie for messing things up. The battle was over and it was Eddie’s fault.

A lot of grumbling went on and finally someone said, “Let’s go play baseball,” and the great Untouchables’ battle was forgotten.

Eddie was soon back in grace, because he could run so fast everybody wanted him on their team to chase balls hit in the outfield.

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Back in 2009, Pew Research did a survey, and the average answer was at 68 years old... unless the person being asked was under 30. Then old age struck before age 60, said the youngsters.

Those who were already age 65 said old age didn't arrive until age 74. The result was even disputed by sex; when all ages were averaged, women said age 70, and men said age 66.

The top four answers to the question about becoming old netted conflicting mile markers: 1) Turns 85; 2) can't live independently; 3) can't drive; 4) turns 75.

Here's a smile: A U.K. study done four years ago pegs the end of youth at 35 and the beginning of old age at 58.

In Portugal, it was age 29 when youth ended. (Did you feel middle aged at 30?)

Fast-forward to now: Similar research shows that those over 40 think old age starts at age 80. My, how things have

changed. Seems that retirement doesn't automatically put us in the old age category, at least for those who are decades younger than we are.

Perhaps it's how we're living now that makes a difference in perceptions of age. Our parents might have sat back after retirement at age 65, taken on athome hobbies, napped in the afternoon, and called it good. We're out there in the world traveling, being active, working out, texting the grandkids, learning musical instruments, acting in local theater, volunteering, joining clubs— and often still working. At this point, 36 percent of us don't think we'll retire at age 65—maybe because we can't?

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send e-mail to columnreply2@gmail.com

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by Sam Mazzotta

Dear Paw’s Corner: My beautiful big mutt, Archie, is a rescue dog who is very anxious around men. I'm not sure why, or what's in his past to cause this. When company comes over, he whines constantly or runs behind me to bark if a man approaches. How can I ease his anxiety?

—Linda in San Jose, CA Dear Linda: It's clear that Archie has some trauma in his past, and he may never be completely free of his anxiety.

What you'll need to do is be patient and encouraging. There isn't a tried and true method to cure him of this, but you can ease his fears.

First, talk with his vet about ways to reduce Archie's overall anxiety. He may suggest medication, either for a specific period of time or permanently, to help.

You also can try alternative medicine like Bach's Rescue Remedy, which many owners swear by and which can be added to Archie's water bowl once a day.

Next, don't overwhelm him when company comes over. Place Archie in a back room or the kitchen, or train him to stay in place when the doorbell rings. Once everyone has settled, bring Archie in to meet each guest. If he becomes stressed or won't approach certain people, don't worry and don't be embarrassed. Just take him back to his safe room or kennel cage, give him lots of praise and maybe a treat, and leave it at that.

Make sure kids (and some adults!) don't chase after Archie or insist that they get to pet him. Let Archie approach new people on his own.

As he becomes more confident and secure, he may be much friendlier to

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visitors that he's familiar with, such as close friends... maybe. There are no certainties when it comes to dogs that suffered past abuse. Give him consideration and time.

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Businesses That Support The Seniors Of Our Community

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 seniors. The group was the first of its kind in this area, was formed over 15 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 seniors in our community.

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:

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Kelly McVinney Jim McHugh Doris Haas Mariann Darcangelo Roni Jackson Kathy Smith Marion Flom Nicole Bahley Colleen Kaslow-Knight Patrick Forestell Eileen Waples Theresa Clinard Audrey Bellini Michael Martinez Laura Zublionis Nicole Leanme Nicolle Cella Kris Fischer Judith Rossetti Tammy Horn Katie Bauwens Chris Van Singel Roxanna Cantrell Denise Crosby Erin McDonald Courtney Canfield Sharon Estes Mike Robinson

American Eldercare American Eldercare Atlas Care Management Cindy Ferrara State Farm City of Daytona Beach Shores Cruise Planners Get Up And Go DeBary Manor Health & Rehab DeBary Manor Health & Rehab Florida Hospital Florida Lutheran Florida Lutheran Halifax Care At Home Halifax Health Hospice Of Volusia / Flagler Halifax Health Hospice Of Volusia / Flagler Haven Hospice Haven Hospice Home Instead Senior Care Juice Plus+ Office Of Attorney General ResCare HomeCare Senior Home Care Senior Services Signature Healthcare Signature Healthcare Sterling House of DeLand Sterling House Port Orange Visiting Angels Visiting Angels

386-523-6638 386-523-6638 844-226-1537 386-255-5321 386-763-7598 386-675-6866 386-624-2015 386-624-2015 386-615-4334 386-736-5872 386-736-5872 386-627-4834 386-872-1345 386-627-5039 904-465-4331 386-262-5793 386-864-5918 386-405-1813 386-238-4990 386-257-7070 386-681-8016 386-956-7407 386.673.0450 386.673.0450 386-2154129 386-589-4359 386-446-7848 386-717-8485