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November 2016 COVER STORY

Norman Robinson Making a Dierence in Retirement page 18

A salute to our local veterans, with the history of our National Anthem, themed word search, and much more throughout the issue.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:

Watch out for holiday weight gain! page 8 Fight cancer with tomatoes

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Northshore Harbor Center In 2015, Your Northshore Harbor Center generated a

$4.3 Million

economic output for Slidell and St. Tammany Parish.

Visit Your Northshore Harbor Center and you’ll know why over 50,000 people attend the hundreds of events we host annually.

There’s always something going on at the Harbor Center!

FREE Senior Appreciation Luncheon - November 15th, Register Now! On Tuesday November 15th, the Friends of the Harbor Center will host a free appreciation luncheon for seniors in East St. Tammany Parish. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., registration is required. For more information or to register call (985) 781-3650.

See You There!

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November 2016

Call to Action: December 10th Proposition

Northshore Community On the Ballot…

December 10, 2016 After all of the hype of the presidential election has settled in November, there will be yet another opportunity for the Northshore community to exercise their right to vote to sustain some of its precious gems. Senior Living Magazine would like to show its support to the following organizations as they enter this year end election. As community partners with Senior Living Magazine, COAST and the Northshore Harbor Center are valuable resources in St Tammany Parish to Seniors. December 10, 2016 will be an important day. So get out and vote just one more time.

St Tammany Council on Aging (COAST) is a nonprofit nonprofit corporation that provides services to seniors age 60 and older of St Tammany Parish. Their mission is to maintain and enhance the quality of life, wellbeing, independence, and involvement in the community.

With 7 locations throughout the parish. COAST provides transportation, meals and resource services to seniors daily. Without your support, they will not be able to maintain the level of much needed senior resource services to seniors in the community.

Don’t Miss the Recipe Rumble November 4 at the Bogue Falaya Hall 6-9 p.m. The proceeds will help keep our seniors safe at home.

The Northshore Harbor Center is another gem in the St Tammany Parish Community. The Northshore Harbor Center truly sets the standard for customer service. This full-service meeting facility is the host to hundreds of events each year, including the 55+ Lifestyle Expo hosted

by Senior Living Magazine. With a central location, ample parking, and a full-service knowledgeable staff your event is sure to be a success.

The 45,000 square foot facility offers flexible configurations to fit any size venue. Our Northshore Harbor Center has generated $4.3 million annual economic output for St. Tammany Parish in 2015. (Up from the $3.5 million in 2014 - on the handcard). That’s a 54% increase in just two short years. The Northshore Harbor Center was named one of the South’s Best Meeting Sites for the 5th consecutive year in 2016.

Don’t miss the Free Senior Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, November 15. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.

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November 2016 COVER STORY

Norman Robinson Making a Difference in Retirement page 18

A salute to our local veterans, with the history of our National Anthem, themed word search, and much more throughout the issue.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:

November 2016 • Volume 3/Issue 11

Watch out for holiday weight gain! page 18 Fight cancer with tomatoes

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Many years ago all the feelings and emotions gathered to spend their vacation on a coastal island.

Each of them was having a great time, but one day there was announced a warning of a storm and everyone had to leave the island.

This caused a panic, all rushed to their boats and only Love did not wish to be in a hurry. There was so much to do, so Love was the last, who realized that it was time to leave. However, no free boats were left and Love looked around with hope.

As Prosperity was passing by in its classy boat, Love asked: “Please, take me in your boat.” But Prosperity replied: “My boat is full of gold and other precious possessions, there is no place for you.”

Then Vanity came by in a lovely boat. Love asked: “Vanity, could you take me in your boat?

Please, help me.” Vanity said: “No, your feet are muddy, and I don‘t want my boat to get dirty.”

A bit later Sorrow was passing by and Love called for help. But Sorrow answered: “I am so sad, I want to be by myself.”

Then Happiness came by, Love asked for help, but Happiness was too happy, it hardly concerned

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about anyone.

Suddenly somebody called out: “Love, I will take you with me.”

Love did not recognize its savior, just gratefully jumped onto the boat.

When everyone had reached a safe place, Love got off the boat and met Knowledge. Love asked: “Knowledge, do you know who helped me when everyone else turned away?”

Knowledge smiled: “That was Time because only Time knows Love‘s true value and what Love is capable of. Only Love can bring peace and happiness.”

THE LESSON: when we are prosperous, we underrate Love. When we feel important, we do not appreciate love.

And even in happiness and sorrow, we overlook love. Only with time we realize the true value of love. Why wait and not cherish Love every day of your life?

Notes & News / Page 6 Money Matters /Page 8 Senior Living’s Book Club Corner /Page 10 by: Liz Maddox What You Need to Know About Cancer

by S. Terry Kraus, MD /Page 11 Spiritual Maturity /Page 12

by Dr. Larry T.McEwan A Podiatrist’s Advice for Women in Heels / Page 13 Focus on Viral Infections (SMH announcement) /Page 14

by Leslie Syler, CPNP

Meet the Staff of Senior Living

Publishers Michelle Carollo Kelly Walgamotte

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Nutrition: Superfoods for Diabetes

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Buddy Poppy Word Search /Page 21 The Star Spangled Banner /Page 21 Alzheimer’s Prevention /Page 22 COAST update: )n the ballot this December /Page 24 Just Breathe! Some More: Exercises from Yoga by Water /Page 26 Senior Sampler / Page 28 Greater New Orleans Senior Olympics /Page 30

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Notes & News November 2016

Cat Naps Holiday Weight Gain As much as we look forward to holiday parties and dinners, many of us fear enjoying it too much – and packing on the pounds. Indeed, the average American consumes approximately 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat from eating a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. And that doesn’t include breakfast, lunch, or late-night snacking on leftovers. According to a WebMD report, the average American gains 1-2 pounds during the holiday season. And, those extra pounds tend to become permanent baggage. Year after year, those pounds can add up, and contribute to overweight or obesity later in life.

The Perks of Morning Exercise

If you have trouble with consistency, morning may be your best time to exercise, experts say. “Research suggests in terms of performing a consistent exercise habit, individuals who exercise in the morning tend to do better,” says Cedric Bryant, PhD, chief science officer with the American Council on Exercise in San Diego. “The thinking is that they get their exercise in before other time pressures interfere,” Bryant says. “I usually exercise at 6 a.m., because no matter how well-intentioned I am, if I don’t exercise in the morning, other things will squeeze it out.” He recommends that if you exercise in the morning when body temperature is lower, you should allow more time to warm up than you would later in the day.

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Brain Food A short list of healthy items that are truly “food for thought”

If you can snatch some sleep during the day, here are the optimum nap lengths according to medical research and what they can do for you.

SIX MINUTES: This is enough to trigger effective memory processing (clearing out short-term memories to free up more space), a German study in 2008 found.

TWENTY MINUTES: This will take you through the first two stages of the sleep cycle, slowing the heart rate. This will enhance alertness and concentration and elevate mood.

FORTY MINUTES: If you didn’t sleep well last night and need a boost in concentration, a 40-minute snooze should mean you pass through a period of rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep, which is when the brain undergoes the important tidying-up and clearing-out process.

Evidence shows that napping for this amount of time is also enough to rebalance the immune system and pep up energy levels. Just be sure to set an alarm — sleeping beyond 45 minutes puts you at risk of drifting into deeper, ‘slow-wave sleep’, and if you are woken up during this phase, you may find it hard to shake off feelings of inertia, grogginess and disorientation.

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2. CACAO BEANS Think DARK CHOCOLATE! Look for chocolate with higher than 75% cacao for a snack with health benefits and enjoy!

3. MATCHA Think green tea but 10x better for you! Look for “stoneground Gyokuru green tea powder” and reap the health benefits!

4. ACAI AND BLUEBERRIES: tiny superfoods that make a giant impact on your health!

5. COFFEE BEANS Coffee is rich with antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.

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Notes & News November 2016

Tomatoes Fight Cancer This fruit/vegetable is the epitome of a cancer-fighting superfood. Not only do tomatoes contain lycopene, the antioxidant phytochemical that also helps prevent heart disease, but they’re a good source of vitamins A, C, and E– all enemies of cancer-friendly free radicals.

Pile tomatoes, spinach, and peppers on top of ready-made pizza dough and top with tomato sauce and part-skim mozzarella. Pop some cherry tomatoes into your romaine lettuce salad. Stuff your sandwiches with sliced tomatoes, lettuce, and alfalfa sprouts or shredded broccoli. However, you do it, find a way to add tomatoes to your daily diet.

by Mike Rich

CFP® LPL Financial Advisor

Raw Fish is usually frozen If you’ve eaten sushi or sashimi in the United States, it was likely frozen long before it ever reached your plate, despite the whole point being to eat it raw. It turns out the United States food inspection authorities are pretty concerned about people eating raw food. Any raw fish sold in the United States has to first go through

your state’s laws. That may mean that when they follow the law, the person who becomes the beneficiary - the one who receives your assets - may not be the person you would have chosen.

3. CAN I LEAVE CERTAIN THINGS TO CERTAIN PEOPLE? You want your best friend

FIVE REASONS Go TO HAVE Let’s A WILL

from your childhood to get the antique doll you played with together. You don’t want your sister to take the necklace your Mom gave you; you want it to go to your daughter. You can make those bequests and more.

Be specific in your will so your wishes are followed.

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a deep freeze to kill off bacteria before selling the fish to customers.

Tuna is the one exception to the freezing rule, though many of those who sell it freeze it anyway. Many United States sushi bar patrons are deeply concerned with having their fish fresh, but they also want fish that isn’t in season.

This means that many sushi bar operators are often freezing tuna—sometimes for up to two years. Interestingly, some connoisseurs will admit that they themselves cannot tell the difference between frozen and fresh tuna.

Another question that comes up frequently is do you have to have a lawyer prepare your will? The answer is no. You could even write in on a napkin or use an online program if it meets your state’s legal requirements.

However, an experienced family law lawyer is going to know the laws of your state and better able to protect your assets with strategies like living trusts. A family law attorney may be well worth his or her fees!

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Book Club Corner November 2016

Liz Maddox:

I’d love to begin this review of Meg Wolitzer’s novel T he Interestings by saying…it was interesting, but that would be entirely too cliche! It’s a novel set in the mid-1970s (Nixon is resigning) at an arts-oriented summer camp in upstate New York. Six extremely talented and very precocious kids bond over V&Ts (vodka and Tang) while discussing how successful they’ll be in music, acting, animation, and dance. And yes, they sarcastically dub themselves The Interestings.

This month's selection: The Interestings

by Meg Wolitzer

Between the Wines rating:

THREE OUT OF FIVE STEMS

Next month's selection: Circling the Sun

by Paula McLain

Our Between the Wines Book Club had different reactions to this book, and in fact, Barbara only gave it a lone star. I, on the other hand, loved it. What this novel really is is a YA (Young Adult) book that continues to follow the characters after 16. It’s not always pretty either, but this novel is always truthful. The main character Jules Jacobson is an envious, entitled little snot. It’s difficult to like her and her grasping nature. But Jules is believable; she’s a mixture of good and bad. While she may not be the centrifugal force in the friendships, she is the center of the novel.

Meg Wolitzer is a terrific writer with a keen insight into her characters. While there’s not much action, I became invested in these people, anxious to find out what happens to them. Walitzer is adept at combining mundane, everyday life with crazy, unbelievable experiences. If you’ve read these reviews before, you’ll know that this reviewer lives for two things in a good novel: characters

and relationships. T he Interestings has both.

Amazon Prime produced a pilot for this novel also called T he Interestings. It stars Lauren Ambrose, the adorable and very talented actress from HBO’s Six Feet Under. I liked the pilot, and hope it’ll be picked up as a series. It certainly has the potential of being great!

Meg Wolitzer has become one of my favorite authors right up there with Donna Tartt and Jeffrey Eugenides. T he Ten-Year Nap and T he Wife are two more of her works that I highly recommend.

Next month we’re going to do something a little different by having some guest reviewers. I was recently invited to Northshore’s Finest Book Club and their discussion of Circling the Sun by Paula McLain. Be sure to check us out next month for that review. If your book club would like to be featured in the future, shoot me an email and tell me about your book choice and discussions.

Have you ever found yourself saying, “How interesting” when someone’s telling you a story that you’re not particularly interested in? Give me a plot, give me a climax, give me a denouncement. At the very least, throw in some originality or throw in the towel!

Wolitzer touches on many themes in The Interestings: talent, art, relationships, money, success, and mental illness. As a child of the seventies, I found a sweetness and nostalgia in this beautifully written novel. I loved following the characters through four decades.

Wonderful book that anyone who grew up around this time or in the Northeast would love.

Barbara:

Cindy:

If you have any comments or questions about this review, please contact me at emaddox185@yahoo.com

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Perhaps the quote that best describes this coming-ofage book is: “But clearly life took people and shook them around until finally they were unrecognizable even to those who had once known them well. Still, there was power in once having known someone.”

Cathy:

Marlene:

This novel is character driven, and I felt like I was in their respective therapy sessions. The author uses time (1970s) and aging to drive the plot. Then she simply stops when she gets to the present (2010). I suppose I wanted the novel to be as interesting as the characters thought themselves to be.

what you NEED to KNOW about

CANCER

Electronic Cigarettes– An Addictive Health Hazard

Electronic cigarette use has been on the rise for years, and we don’t fully know what the long-term consequences will be. At present, there are over 7,000 different flavors of nicotine in electronic cigarettes, and the ingredients are largely unknown with little regulatory oversight.

While we don’t know all the e-cigarette flavor ingredients, we do know nicotine is an addictive drug that can be life threatening. It alters brain metabolism. This results in a mood elevation with a pleasurable effect.

The metabolic mechanism is the same as that in heroin and cocaine.

According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (publication number CDC–88–8406), “Nicotine is a potent and potential lethal poison.”

NICOTINE CAN CAUSE:

6. Nicotine addiction 1. Life threatening hypertension 7. Peptic ulcers + reflux disorders 2. Coronary artery disease 8. Reproductive disorders, such 3. Life threatening

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• Treatment recommendations and alternatives will be discussed in detail. All treatment recommendations will be within the accepted standards of care.

• Assistance, if desired, regarding the pursuit of complementary medicine.

If that doesn’t make you stop and think, maybe this will: After World War II, nicotine was used as an insecticide.

Nicotine is an addictive poison, an insecticide, and a potentially lethal underregulated drug. The same can be said for electronic cigarettes.

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If hospice recommendations are requested, I will do my best to make sure that the hospice selected is compatible with you and your family.

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Spiritual Maturity

by Dr. Larry T. McEwen

SPIRITUAL MATURITY

by: Dr. Larry T. McEwen

Do not worry As we mature, (read: get older) we understand so much more about the realities of life and in some ways we have a whole lot more we could worry about! The reason is that we have personal experience in what can go wrong and how often it does. It seems logical that this would lead to a rather pessimistic and cynical attitude in life. However, a spiritually mature person has observations and insights that run concurrently with and parallel to all of life’s difficulties! And what might

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those observations and insights be? Well, for starters, spiritual maturity brings about the ability to see God working and using all circumstances to bring about ultimate good in our lives. People who can’t see this will be crippled by worry, stress, and discouragement as they look at their situation. The problem is they are looking through human eyes and are limited by that perspective. The spiritually mature point of view is stated beautifully in God’s Word.

2 Cor. 4:16-18 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

We can’t avoid troubles, but with a spiritually mature frame of reference we don’t have to worry! Jesus put it this way:

As we mature in life, most of us have a strong desire to remain independent as long as humanly possible! This desire motivates Matt.

6:25-27 Therefore I tell do our plans for the retirement years as we think aboutyou, financial in- not dependence, housing your independence, healthyou independence! worry about life,and what will eat There is nothing wrong with pursuing these goals with a passion! or drink; about your body, what you However, when itor comes to spiritual maturity, the opposite is true.

The more we growIs in our walk withmore God, the important more we come to will wear. not life realize our increasing dependence upon Him in every area of our than food, and the body more important lives. Why? Because a mature person has experienced times in than Look the birds of the their life clothes? when they chose to liveat independently of God’s direc- air; tion, guidance, wisdom and or strength.

In retrospect, those times they do not sow reap or store away were some of the darkest and most difficult of their lives. A spirin barns, and yet your heavenly Father itually maturing person is very willing to lay down their human feeds AreGod’s youpresence, not much pride and them. admit they need power, andmore protection every single day.than Spiritualthey? maturityWho recognizes fact: by dependvaluable ofthis you worence upon God is the key to living with meaning and purpose. rying can add a single hour to his life?

The Psalmist stated this concept beautifully in Psalm 62:5-8…

So 62:5 while have more to from worry, Psa Findwe rest, may O my soul, in God alone; reasons my hope comes him. we have an even greater reason not to worry!

Psa 62:6 He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, more on this concept, visit our website IFor will not be shaken.

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A Podiatrist’s Advice

for Women in Heels

High heels have been around for thousands of years and the heights have varied from flats to over 5 inches. As a podiatrist, I’ve seen them all—some sensible and some not so much. Sorry ladies, but as a general rule, high heels fall into the not so sensible category. Heels cause the tendons on top of the foot to be stretched. As a result, these tight tendons cause the toes to contract leading to hammertoes and bunions. They also cause excess weight to be distributed to the balls of the feet. This excess pressure results in callus formation under the balls of the feet. Women who wear a lot of heels are also more prone to developing a condition called a Morton’s neuroma. A Morton’s neuroma is a benign nerve tumor that develops in the ball of the foot as a result of excess pressure. The

condition usually presents pain, tingling, or numbness in the ball of the foot that may radiate into the 3rd and 4th toes.

Wearing high heels also causes the foot to pitch forward, increasing the curvature of the lower back and leading to the appearance of a more curvaceous “backside”. While this may be the desired effect of the heels, it causes excess pressure on the back and can result in contraction of the muscles in the lower back and damage to the vertebrae.

Having said all that, there are some surprising advantages to high heel shoes.

Before I begin with my list of benefits, let’s be clear about one thing. By “high heels”, I mean 2 inches or less. Beyond fashion, there are no benefits of wearing heels higher than 2 inches.

High heels transfer more of your body weight into the balls of the foot which can help with some rear-foot conditions. Plantar fasciitis, in particular, is a good example.

Plantar fasciitis is a condition where the ligament in the heel becomes inflamed. Patients often describe it as feeling like a stone bruise. Pain is often worse first thing in the morning or standing up after a period of rest. By shifting more of the body weight onto the ball of the foot, the plantar fasciitis is able to heal. In fact, many podiatrists recommend placing a small heel lift in your shoes to help with plantar fasciitis.

High heels also force you to take shorter steps which can help with hip and knee problems. By limiting the range of motion of these joints, conditions such as arthritis and capsulitis are less painful and have time to heal. Wearing heels also minimizes the stretch on the Achilles tendon and can be beneficial for problems with this structure. The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body and with every step the entire body weight is transferred through this tendon. High heels decrease the tension through the tendon which may help with Achilles tendonitis.

There are even studies claiming that high heel shoes improve muscle tone in the pelvic floor and reduce incontinence.

So the take home lesson here is to be sensible. If you must wear high heel shoes, keep them to 2 inches or lower and remember that wedge heels are the most stable and stilettos are the least stable.

Here are a few more helpful heel tips.

TIPS FOR WEARING HEELS

#1 Only wear them for short periods of time.

#2 Limit the height to 2 inches.

#3 Stretch out the leg muscles before and after wearing heels.

#4 Avoid stilettos and pointed toes.

#5 Wedge heels are the most stable.

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Focus on Viral Infectons November 2016

Cold vs. Flu: CanGolden you tellYears the Diff erence?

Vaccines for the

by Jennifer Olivier, MD “I cannot stop coughing, my head is pounding, my whole body aches, and I have a fever. Do I have a cold? Maybe it’s the flu.”

How can you tell? Colds and the flu are both respiratory illnesses caused by viruses. They are both spread when a sick person sneezes or coughs, releasing tiny droplets of the virus into the air that are then inhaled by others. Every year millions of Americans suffer from colds and the flu, but many fail to realize the two illnesses have different symptoms and require different treatments.

The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract: the nose and throat. Colds are caused by nearly 200 different viruses, and they occur frequently. Adults usually get two to four colds per year, whereas children can get as many as ten annually. Colds generally occur during the winter months, but they can strike at any time of the year. Once someone has caught a cold, they are most contagious the first two or three days; usually once a week has passed, they are no longer contagious. There is no cure for colds, but drinking plenty of fluids, pain relievers, decongestants, cough syrups and drops, chicken soup and rest can relieve the symptoms.

Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, is a highly contagious viral infection of the upper and lower respiratory tracts (nose, throat and lungs). The flu has a sudden onset, and most healthy adults can infect others before symptoms develop and up to seven days after becoming sick. Flu season is generally between December and March, with flu activity peaking in January. Complications of the flu can result in pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections and bronchitis. The single best way to prevent the flu is to get the flu vaccine each year.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone six months of age and older get the flu vaccine.

Since the flu virus changes every year, it is necessary to get the vaccine annually. It is impossible to catch the flu from the vaccine; after receiving the vaccine, it takes approximately two to four weeks for immunity to develop. If you become sick during that time, it means you were already infected with the flu virus but had no symptoms.

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Nutrition November 2016

Superfoods for Diabetes, a Series The last of our Superfood series is Kale: Out of all the super healthy greens, kale is the king. It is considered one of the healthiest and most nutritious plant foods in existence. Kale is known to contain all sorts of beneficial compounds.

This dark green vegetable looks something like lettuce with its ruffled leaves, but, just like a brussel sprout, it’s a member of the cabbage family. Fresh kale is noted for its coarse dark leaves.

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HOW TO COOK: You can eat kale raw, in place of lettuce in a salad, but the classic cooking method is braising. Place chopped Kale into a pan of turkey bacon sautéed in olive oil with onion, celery, and carrots. Kale can tend to have a bitter flavor, add lemon juice or cider vinegar to the mix, then steam the kale in the broth. Kale is great in salads; it can be roasted as chips or simply sautéed as seen here to the right.

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Making a Difference in Retirement article by Mary Bounds photographs by Bach Imagery, LLC Norman Robinson, WDSU’s retired news anchor and local television celebrity, has a face and “golden voice” New Orleans will long remember. After decades of notable service with the local NBC affiliate, Robinson retired from broadcasting in May 2014. Today Robinson is anything but idle, spending much of his time giving back to the community, using his God-given talent to make a positive difference in the city he loves. Whether he’s spreading joy through his beloved music or fostering hope through his favorite charities, Norman Robinson has found invaluable ways to make the most of his retirement.

Much of Robinson’s early life was spent in the small town of Toomsuba, Mississippi and later in Mobile, Alabama near his maternal grandmother. As the oldest of seven siblings, Robinson was surrounded by family and developed a special interest in music at an early age. In fact, when his family briefly relocated to Boston, Massachusetts, Robinson learned his new school did not offer music classes and demanded to be sent back to Mobile. Once back in Mobile, Robinson resumed his music studies, developing a special affinity for the euphonium. Incredibly, his love for music and his service in the United States Marine Corps essentially lead Robinson to his remarkable career in broadcast journalism. Robinson sincerely affirms, “God had a plan for me!”

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After graduating from high school during the Viet Nam war, Robinson received notice he was being drafted into the US Army. Instead of being drafted, young Robinson signed up for a four-year tour of duty in the United States Marine Corps. Auditioning for the Marine Corps Band, Robinson proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps Field Bands, first at Parris Island and later at Camp Pendleton. He also received training as a military musician at The U.S. Naval School of Music in Little Creek, Virginia. Robinson’s third and final duty station was El Toro Third Marine Air Wing Station in southern California.

Robinson’s tour in the military was a pivotal point in his life, encouraged by fellow Marines to attend night classes from the Columbia School of Broadcasting. Robinson explains, “I had always considered a career in music, but my friends kept telling me I had a voice for broadcasting. Once I got started, I fell in love with it.”

Robinson began his career at KYMS, an acid-rock radio station in Santa Ana, California, as part of a job-training program assisting veterans back into civilian life. His professional resume advanced steadily, bringing him to New Orleans in 1976, where he worked at WVUE and WWL before being awarded the coveted Neiman Fellowship at Harvard University. After his Neiman year, Robinson spent a brief period as a CBS White House correspondent, before being hired as an anchor for WDSU in the late summer of 1990.

Having moved to New Orleans in 1976, and again in 1990, Robinson describes feeling an instant, yet lasting connection with the Crescent City.

“I felt like I belonged. There was a sense of warmth and welcome.” Upon retirement, after 24 years with WDSU, Robinson announced he would stay in New Orleans, living among the people he bonded with and whose friendships he cherished. Giving back to New Orleans and to the people became a priority to Robinson at this stage in his life.

Sharing his love of music is one way Robinson enjoys giving back to his community. As a dedicated member of the New Orleans Concert Band, he is using his love of music to enrich and inspire his revered city. Made up of approximately 60 volunteer musicians from all walks of life, the New Orleans Concert Band hosts year-round performances including Spring and Christmas concerts and special events for the Fourth of July and Veteran’s Day. Robinson, who plays his euphonium, delights in performing in the free, public productions and enjoys the camaraderie with other band members. The retired news anchor is proud to be a part of the magnificent music, crafted by and for the people of New Orleans.

Robinson is honored to be a mentor with the Silverback Society stating, “It’s my favorite charity group.” A non-profit organization that trains and coordinates over 150 male volunteers, the Silverback Society guides and counsels over 600 eighth-grade young men in 19 public schools in the New Orleans area. Bringing a message of hope, respect, leadership and love, the Silverback Society’s mission is to prepare boys to be respectful and responsible men. Mentors with the Silverback Society have been visiting schools weekly since its inception in 2007, resulting in higher academic achievement and less disciplinary problems. In faithful support of Silverback’s mission, Robinson affirms, “These kids need to know they matter.”

Robinson also finds time to serve on the Advisory Board for the Environmental & Construction Pre-apprenticeship Program, calling it, “One of my favorites.” Providing hands-on job training, mentoring and job placement, this program serves the Greater New Orleans minority, underemployed and unemployed adults. Robinson is excited to see unskilled workers from 18 to 50 years in age gain the education and experience necessary to obtain skilled employment in the building industry.

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In addition to other causes, Robinson generously serves his community by aiding the homeless through his work with the award winning organization, Unity of Greater New Orleans. As a result of this non-profit’s extraordinary strategies, New Orleans was recognized as the first US city to end military veteran homelessness. Their bold plan of action wants nothing less than a home for every New Orleanian. Talk about making a difference!

At age 65, Robinson is settling into retirement. He feels blessed by time spent with his wife, Monica, their three children and seven grandchildren. What’s more, Robinson is making a positive difference, as he gives back to his beloved New Orleans. Far from the lights and cameras, this esteemed journalist now works behind the scenes; serving others with passion and purpose, as he champions the causes he loves.

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The Star Spangled Banner Francis Scott Key was born on August 1, 1779, at Terra Rubra, his family’s estate in Frederick County (now Carroll County), Maryland.

He became a successful lawyer in Maryland and Washington, D.C., and was later appointed U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.

September 13, 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote a special poem called the “The Defense of Fort McHenry”. This poem in 1931 was later set to music. This song what we all know now as America’s National Anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner”. The poem was written after Key witnessed the Maryland fort being bombarded by the British during the War of 1812. His inspiration for the historic poem was from seeing the lone U.S. flag still flying over Fort McHenry at daybreak. Thus the verse “And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.”

Key watched the bombing campaign unfold from aboard a ship located about eight miles away. After a day, the British were unable to destroy the fort and gave up. Key noticed the American flag still flying over Fort McHenry and quickly penned a few more lines in tribute to what he had witnessed.

At the time, the poem was printed in newspapers and then set to the tune of a popular English drinking song called “To Anacreon in Heaven” by composer John Stafford Smith. People began referring to the song as “The Star-Spangled Banner”. In 1916 President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed that it should be played at all official events and on March 3, 1931 it was adopted as the national anthem.

Today, visitors from around the globe are able to see the flag that flew over Fort McHenry in 1914, it is housed at the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.

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Alzheimer’s Prevention Currently, there are no treatments or disease-modifying medications on the market to treat Alzheimer’s. The Institute for Dementia Research and Prevention (IDRP) at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is working to change that. Home to cutting-edge brain research, Pennington Biomedical’s IDRP is working to find ways to treat and manage Alzheimer’s disease.

The newest mission of the IDRP? Scientists hope to find a way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and dementia from occurring, but they need your help.

By 2050, the number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease in America will have ballooned from 5 to as many as 16 million, at an anual cost of $1.1 trillion.

Enrolling in a research study—even if you have no signs or symptoms of Alzheimer’s or dementia—is the best way to join the fight. In addition to their studies for people who already have a dementia diagnosis, Pennington Biomedical is looking for people with normal brain function who are concerned about their memory. The hope is that by learning more about the brain as it ages, researchers will be able to better understand what triggers Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and will be able to target treatments that delay dementia or stop it altogether.

By joining a research study, participants are eligible to receive insightful information about their body’s health and their brain’s health from state-ofthe-art technology that they can then share with their physicians. Plus, people who participate in a research study may receive study-related medication and consultations at no cost, along with compensation for their time.

Pennington Biomedical’s IDRP is the only Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study site between Houston and Birmingham. That ranking puts it among top research institutions such as Harvard, Yale and the Mayo Clinic, making Pennington Biomedical’s IDRP an invaluable resource for the community.

To learn more about how to participate in a brain health study, visit www.pbrc.edu/healthierLA, call 225-763-2973 or e-mail dementia@pbrc.edu Source of statistics: The Alzheimer’s Association

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On the ballot this December: dignity, security, independence for seniors, residents with disabilities In St. Tammany Parish, we work hard to create a high quality of life we treasure. For our community’s most vulnerable citizens, seniors and residents with disabilities, the ability to enjoy that same cherished quality of life is just as important. And it depends, in part, on providing the services making it possible for them to have safe and secure lives that are as independent and fulfilling as possible.

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Some More As discussed in last month’s “Just Breathe” article, the conscious and controlled breath is an integral part of the Yoga practice. Prana (life force) is the Sanskrit term for the breath, and Yama means control. Yes, our body will breathe for us in times of need, from the subconscious natural “reptilian” breath, to yawning when we need the breath for energy, and sighing to exhale more fully in times of stress. Singing and laughing are great stress relievers because of the complete exhale.

The Complete Breath in Yoga, also known as the centering breath, involves slow, deep, steady breaths through the nostrils, our natural filters, temperature regulators, and breath regulators. The use of slow and conscious breathing balances the nervous system and initiates the relaxation response. To consciously connect with your breath, try: 1) counting; 2) giving the breath color to visualize it traveling through the body; 3) bringing the tongue to the roof of the mouth for the entire length of the inhale, and relaxing it away for the entire length of the exhale; or 4) thinking of the pace of your pulse rate. The challenge for some is the complete exhale.

So, if you are counting to control the breath, count a little higher on each exhale.

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collar bone, filling the entire torso with air. Inhale a few more short bursts of air; imagine the breath coming out of the top of your head. Pause • Exhale in reverse direction, as slowly and controlled as the inhale, letting the belly fall to the spine, exhaling a few more short bursts; imagine the breath coming out of the bottoms of your feet. Pause. and musicians, and not the shallow chest breathing we unconsciously use throughout the day. So, when your friend tells you to “Just Breathe” in times of stress, begin the following practice: • Find a comfortable reclining position, perhaps using support under the knees and/or a small pillow to rest the head. Lower the chin slightly toward the chest to open the back of the throat and to allow the chin to rest lower than the forehead.

• Repeat the last two instructions, continuing the Complete Breath at your own pace, thinking about each segment of the body touched by the breath for the entire length of each inhale and exhale.

During this breathing exercise, bring your attention to the nostrils. Notice the breath is cool as it enters the nostrils, and warmed by the body as you exhale. Take a mental scan of the body to focus on any areas of tightness or tension. Let the breath travel to those areas on each inhale, and release all tightness and tension to the earth on each exhale. Enjoy the control you have over the breath, and where you bring it into the body.

• Inhale slowly through the nostrils to fill the belly with breath. The belly rises to the sky. Exhale slowly, letting the belly fall to the spine, or squeezing the belly to the spine.

“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.”

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Eggplant and Crabmeat Stack INGREDIENTS 1 medium eggplant peeled and sliced into ¾ inch slices 1 egg Bread crumbs 1 pint of heavy cream 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ stick unsalted butter ½ cup grated parmesan Cheese ½ pound of lump crabmeat Chopped fresh parsley Salt/pepper to taste PREPARATION 1. In a shallow bowl beat the egg and ¼ cup of water. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Salt and pepper the eggplant slices and dredge first in the egg wash and then into the bread crumbs. Set aside.

2. FOR THE SAUCE Melt butter in medium saucepan, add garlic and sauté on low till garlic is tender but not browned.

Add cream and bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes. Cream will reduce some and thicken. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Feel free to add red pepper flakes to sauce for a little extra zip.

3. FOR THE EGGPLANT Heat vegetable oil on medium heat and cook 2-3 eggplant slices at a time until golden brown on both sides. Keep warm in oven until all eggplant slices are finished.

4. TO ASSEMBLE STACK Ladle a small amount of sauce on plate. Center 1 eggplant slice, top with crabmeat and a little more sauce. Add another eggplant slice, crabmeat, sauce and top with another eggplant slice, crabmeat and sauce. Finish with chopped parsley. Will serve 4 appetizers or 2 meal portions.

Note: Serve as soon as you are finished with eggplant otherwise they will get soggy.

Grandmas Oyster Dressing INGREDIENTS

1½ sticks unsalted butter, divided, plus more for baking dish 1 8-inch-sq. baked + cooled cornbread 15 slices white or wheat bread, toasted ½ large onion, finely chopped 2 celery ribs, finely chopped ½ large green bell pepper, fine chop ½ cup chicken broth, plus more as needed 2 dozen freshly shucked or jarred oysters, drained and coarsely chopped (reserve the oyster water) ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon hot sauce ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, fine chop 1 teaspoon ground sage 1½ teaspoons sea salt ½ teaspoon ground white pepper

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PREPARATION 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by 13-inch baking dish. 2. Crumble cornbread into a large bowl. Tear toasted white or wheat bread into very small pieces, add to cornbread, and toss to combine. 3. Melt 8 tablespoons butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat.

Add onion, celery and bell pepper; sauté, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.

Cover pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are almost translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove cover, add broth, and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, for 2 to 3 minutes. 4. Continue to cook mixture for 1 more minute, then remove from heat, add to bread

mixture, and stir to combine. 5. In a medium bowl, stir together oysters, lemon juice, hot sauce, parsley, sage, salt and white pepper. 6. Add to bread mixture and stir well to combine. If dressing seems too dry, add a little oyster water and chicken broth. 7. Pour dressing into greased baking dish. Cut remaining 4 tablespoons butter into small pieces and scatter over top of dressing. Bake until top and sides are browned, 40 to 45 minutes.

Want to bring something interesting to the table for Thanksgiving? Try one of these out of the box recipes to wow your family and friends. Eggplant and crabmeat stackrecipe from Ann Mannella. Shrimp Stuff Stuffed ed Mirlitons by Lola. Guests still not impressed? Grandma's Oyster Dressing may be just what that turkey needs!

Shrimp Stuff Stuffed ed Mirlitons INGREDIENTS 6 ¼ ½ 1½ 2¼ ¼ ½ 1 ¾ 1 ¾ 2 2 3-4 ½ 12 1½

mirlitons (chayote squash) tablespoon butter, softened teaspoon lemon juice teaspoons chopped parsley teaspoons salt teaspoon black pepper teaspoon cayenne tablespoon Worcestershire sauce cup bread crumbs tablespoon olive oil cup onions, chopped tablespoons bell peppers, diced small stalks of celery, diced small Cloves of minced garlic cup chopped green onions ounces of chopped shrimp (about 13 large, unpeeled shrimp) cups shrimp, chicken or veg. stock PREPARATION

1. Cut mirlitons in half and scoop out the large seed in the middle. 2. Boil in salted water uncovered for 25 minutes, or until fork tender. Be careful not to overcook. 3. Drain and cool for 15 minutes, then scoop out insides into a colander to drain. Leave ¼ inch of the flesh inside shell, being careful not to puncture skin.

4. Chop drained mirliton flesh and add to a medium bowl. Mix in butter, lemon juice, parsley, salt, pepper, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce and ½ cup bread crumbs; set aside. 5. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Heat oil in a medium saucepan or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and celery and sauté until almost translucent. Add garlic, green onion for just about 2 minutes. Add shrimp for 30 seconds to give them a touch of color. 6. Quickly remove pan from heat and let it sit for 3 to 5 minutes to cool slightly. Fold sautéed ingredients into mirliton mixture. 7. Scoop stuffing mixture into each mirliton half and place your stuffed mirlitons in an oven-safe 1½-inch deep pan.

You may need two pans. Dust top of each mirliton evenly with remaining bread crumbs. Pour stock into pans to a half-inch depth. Cover pans tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes. 8. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.

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GNOSO The Greater New Orleans Senior Olympics would like to spotlight

Thais Lacrouts Thais, age 86, has participated in Senior Olympics for over 26 years. Her primary sport was volleyball. She has participated on a volleyball team in District, State and National competitions from 1990 until 2007. Her 70 plus team won a Gold Medal in the National Senior Games in 2005. Softball, Javelin, Shot Put, Discus, Horseshoes, Shuffleboard, Bocce, and Beanbag Baseball are also some of the events in which she participates, winning many medals in State and District Games.

She has been on the Board of Directors of the Greater New Orleans District Senior Olympics for over 20 years. This is a volunteer

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position. She is currently serving as the East Bank Representative. Thais is also Coordinator of “The Throws�. For the past ten years, she has been checking the entries to the games and then passing them on for data entry. She also volunteers to help in any way she can from folding and putting on labels for mailings to scoring at various events. Besides Senior Olympics, she is an active member of her church and she is President of the Ladies Guild and helps with their garage sale and other fund raisers.

Thais has two sons and was active with NORD as a coach when they were younger. In fact, she was the first female Baseball Little League Coach for NORD. Besides coaching, she has also refereed high school and CYO volleyball.

One side note that needs to be mentioned; she has had two knee replacements and two shoulder replacements and one repaired Achilles tendon. Greater New Orleans Senior Olympics is proud to salute Thais and hopes she continues for many years. She is proof that age is just a number.

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