Senior Living June 2017

June 2017

Outdoor Living

How You Can Enjoy Your Outdoor Space All Year Long pg. 29

The Fast Facts on Stroke Recognize the Signs, Save Your Life! pg. 12

Having the Best Summer Ever with Your Grandkids 12 Ideas for Family Fun

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Book Club Corner /Page 8 by Liz Maddox NEWS!: Notes from Nigel /Page 15 Events Around Town: for Music, for Fun, and Festive /Page 16 sponsored by: Covenant Home Health Council on Aging to Hold Annual Meeting June 22 in Lacombe /Page 31

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ADVICE | SOLUTIONS Medicade Myths and Misconceptions /Page 9 by Eric M. Schorr Spiritual Maturity /Page 10

by Dr. Larry T. McEwen Focus on F.A.S.T. Signs of Stroke /Page 12 (SMH announcement) A Podiatrist’s Advice April Showers Bring May Flowers... Be Prepared to Combat Athlete’s Foot /Page 13 (Gulf South Foot and Ankle announcement)

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The Desire to Excel

A gentleman once visited a temple under construction where he saw a sculptor making an idol of God. Suddenly he noticed a similar idol lying nearby. Surprised, he asked the sculptor, “Do you need two statues of the same idol?” “No,” said the sculptor without looking up, “We need only one, but the first one got damaged at the last stage.” The gentleman examined the idol and found no apparent damage. “Where is the damage?” he asked. “There is a scratch on the nose of the idol.” said the sculptor, still busy with his work. “Where are you going to install the idol?” The sculptor replied that it would be installed on a pillar twenty feet high. “If the idol is that far, who is going to know that there is a scratch on the nose?” the gentleman asked. The sculptor stopped his work, looked up at the gentleman, smiled and said, “I know it and God knows it!”

Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) would like to alert Medicare beneficiaries, their family members and caretakers, of a new scam we’ve recently been informed of. Apparently, based on the news that new Medicare cards and numbers will be issued soon, scam artists are calling people posing as employees from Medicare or other government agencies, telling them that new cards are being issued and that for them to continue receiving benefits, the agency must “verify” or “update” identifying information. This includes their Medicare number and birth date and in some cases even financial accounts. Don’t be fooled. This is a scam to steal your personal information, money and possibly your identity.

Here is some information you need to know: • Social Security number absent Medicare cards will be issued to new and existing beneficiaries from April 2018 to December 2019.

• Medicare will not phone you asking you for personal information. This includes your Medicare number. Nor does Medicare email or visit your home unannounced to “verify” or “update” information it already has.

• If you get a suspicious phone call, simply say, “I don’t give out personal information over the phone,” and hang up.

• Report your experience at 1-877-272-8720 or go to www. stopmedicarefraud.org.

Moral: The desire to excel should be exclusive of the fact whether someone appreciates it or not.

Excellence is a drive from inside, not outside.

Excel at a task today – not necessarily for someone else to notice but for your own satisfaction.

Senior Medicare Patrol continues to empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caretakers to protect, detect and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling and education. Please feel free to share this alert with others to prevent becoming a victim.

This project was supported, in part by a grant (Nos. 90MP194-02-01, 90MP0196-02-01, 90MP195-02-01 and 90MP0242-01-01), from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Administration for Community Living policy.

SMP is sponsored by eQHealth Solutions and funded in part through a grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging.

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Book Club Corner June 2017

This month's selection: a few of Liz's favorites!

Between the Wines rating:

FIVE OUT OF FIVE STEMS These are nine of my five-stem favorites.

I hope you enjoy.

If you have any comments or suggestions, email me at: emaddox185@yahoo.com

Liz

Happy Reading,

Next month's selection: A Piece of the World

by Christina Baker Kline

Liz Maddox:

A few issues ago, this page was dedicated to some of the favorite reads of the Between the Wines Book Club members. This issue’s page will be some of my favorite books….and yes, there are plenty! I recently came out of retirement to become the librarian and creative writing teacher at Archbishop Hannan in Covington. One of the assignments I gave my students was titled My Life in Books. It really got me thinking about how many books I have loved in my lifetime.

Books can mean different things to me at different times. I’ve never been afraid to read a favorite more than once. In fact, it’s a point of pride for me that a few years ago, one of my retirement goals was to reread a dozen of my childhood favorites. Gone with the Wind was every bit as captivating as when I first read it at about 11 years old, and Black Beauty was a huge sappy disappointment. So here are some of my favorites in no particular order: The Dogs of Babel by Carolyn Parkhurst is one that I recently reread after ten years, and it stood the test of time. While there may be some flaws, what Parkhurst does well, she does extraordinarily well: she chronicles relationships. The one between Lexy and Lorelei is so special, and even though I knew what was coming, I still cried at the end.

Homegoing is Yaa Gyasi’ debut novel. It begins with two half-sisters who take dramatically different paths to America in the early 1800s. One marries a slave trader, and the other is sold with thousands of other slaves. This one is so powerful, it’ll stay with you long after you’re done.

Miss Jane by Brad Watson delivers everything I look for in a good Southern novel. Jane Chisolm is born with Persistent Cloaca, and the situation she’s in is so reminiscent of a William Faulkner work, except happier and more uplifting. Faulkner-light perhaps?

Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld is a modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice. All the subtleties of the original, especially the gentle mocking of manners and education, are here. These characters are just as delightful (or annoying), and the wit is snarky and spot-on every time. Miss Austin would be proud!

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My Sunshine Away is UNO Writing Professor M.O Walsh’s debut novel.

Move over Harper Lee, there’s a new sheriff in town! I’ve always loved good southern fiction, and this author’s observations really resonate with me. Walsh devotes an entire chapter explaining to any non-local, that Baton Rouge is NOT New Orleans! What a hoot!! I loved this book so much that when I finished it, I started it again!

Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel is a post-apocalyptic novel about a group of impassioned theater performers traveling the country staging Shakespearean plays. Why? Because survival isn’t enough.

T he Little Friend by Donna Tartt (actually anything by Donna Tartt) has my highest recommendation.

In my opinion, Tartt is the best writer of our generation, but I think this might be my favorite. The main character Harriet Cleve Dufresnes, a mixture of the best parts of Scout Finch and Nancy Drew, is trying to solve the murder of her brother Robin who at 9-years old is found hanging from the tree in the front yard on Mother’s Day.

Medicaid Myths and Misconceptions

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ith skyrocketing costs of assisted living options, more people are turning to Medicaid to help fund long-term care. But Medicaid rules are complex and cunfusing. Here are some common misconceptions, and what you need to know:

resources.” Second, although your children may promise to care for you, as costs mount and your capacity diminishes, their intentions could change. Also, if your children are sued, those assets may be seized. Third, from a tax standpoint, if you give assets to your children during your lifetime, your children acquire your cost basis, but if assets are transferred at your death, they will have a “stepped-up” basis.

results in a number of months for which you would be ineligible for Medicaid.

I DON'T NEED TO DISCLOSE ASSETS TO MEDICAID IF I AM NOT REPORTING INCOME FROM THOSE ASSETS ON MY INCOME TAX

False. Unfortunately, we frequently see clients who are advised to withhold information on I WON’T QUALIFY FOR MEDICAID the Medicaid application in hopes of qualifying IF I OWN MORE THAN $2,000 for benefits. Regardless of whether the asset False. In order to be Medicaid eligible, you generates income or gains reportable to the IRS IF I APPLY FOR MEDICAID WITHIN 5 YEARS cannot own more than $2,000 in “countable (tax-deferred annuities or EE bonds, for examOF MAKING A TRANSFER, THE GOVERNresources.” You can, however, own much more ple), failure to disclose such assets to Medicaid MENT WILL TRY TO GET THE MONEY BACK than that in “non-countable resources”, which False. If you apply for Medicaid benefits with- is a crime subject to a term of imprisonment. include, among other things, up to $550,000 in 60 months of making a transfer, you may be Don’t risk it – disclose everything! of equity in your home, an automobile of any deemed ineligible for benefits, but the govern- THERE IS NO HURRY TO BEGIN YOUR value, household furniture and furnishings, ment will not seek to revoke the transfer or seize MEDICAID PLANNING a pre-paid burial plan, and any assets of any the transferred assets.

Medicaid planning is time sensitive. Planning value held in a Special Needs Trust. early provides more options and flexibility. As I CANNOT APPLY FOR MEDICAID WITHIN TRANSFERRING ASSETS TO MY CHILDREN the time for applying for benefits draws closer, FIVE YEARS OF MAKING A GIFT IS A GOOD WAY TO QUALIFY FOR MEDICAID some windows close and options become limitFalse. The five year look-back has nothing False. This is bad advice for several reasons. to do with the penalty. A penalty is calculated ed and more difficult to implement. You should First, assets transferred within sixty months of always seek the advice of an experienced elder by dividing the value of the assets gifted by applying for Medicaid are deemed “count law attorney before making any transfers. the State Medicaid Divisor. This calculation Eric M. Schorr of Sessions, Fishman, Nathan & Israel, L.L.C., is a Specialist in Estate Planning and Estate Administration, cer tified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. If you have a topic concerning estate planning or administration that you would like Mr. Schorr to discuss in a future issue, you can email him at: eschorr @ sessions-law.com

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Spiritual Maturity

by Dr. Larry T. McEwen

Spiritual Maturity

by: Dr. Larry T. McEwen

Be Joyful Have you ever read something you thought was an impossibility until you read a little further or someone explained it to you? There are three verses in the Bible that at first read seem impossible or at least impractical until you understand their deeper meanings: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. This is a three part series, so let’s look at verse 16. It says: “Be joyful

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always.” Now, I know you’ve got to be thinking that’s impossible in this world! I think we would agree when life’s circumstances are bad or even tragic no one should expect us to be happy. Here’s the key to understanding this verse: Happy! God didn’t say we were to always be happy, but joyful. Sometimes we use these words interchangeably, but they are very different. Happy is based on circumstances and feelings. When things are going great and we feel good, then we are happy. So it stands to reason no one can be happy 24/7. However, true joy does not depend on external conditions. This joy comes from knowing the truth that you are loved by a God who created you, and has promised to never leave you or forsake you no matter what this old world throws at you! There have been times of sadness, loss, grief, and even pain in my life, and I was not happy about those things.

However, even through my tears, I had an underlying joy that the Savior, who had

As we mature in life, most of us have a strong desire to remain independent as long as humanly possible! This desire motivates our plans for the retirement years as we think about financial independence, housing andthe healthold independence! given His life independence, for me on rugged There is nothing wrong with pursuing these goals with a passion! cross, was very much alive and with me, However, when it comes to spiritual maturity, the opposite is true.

The we same grow in our walk with God, theallowed more we come to andmore the power which Him realize our increasing dependence upon Him in every area of our to defeat death and the grave was going to lives. Why? Because a mature person has experienced times in helplifeme my circumstances. their whenovercome they chose to live independently of God’s direc-So, tion, guidance, and strength.

In retrospect, those times while I’mwisdom not always happy, I always have were some of the darkest and most difficult of their lives. A spirthe joy of the Lord and it is my strength! itually maturing person is very willing to lay down their human Jesus way:presence, power, and protection pride andput admit it theythis need God’s every single day. Spiritual maturity recognizes this fact: dependence upon16:33 God is the to living withyou meaning and purpose.

John I key have told these things, The Psalmist stated this concept beautifully in Psalm 62:5-8…

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this will have trouble.

But Psa 62:5world Find rest, you O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. take heart! I have overcome the world.".

Psa 62:6 He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, IFor will not be shaken. additional spiritual direction visit our

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Focus on F.A.S.T. Signs of Stroke June 2017

The Fast Facts on Stroke According to the American Stroke Association, someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. That translates into nearly 800,000 people each year. In addition, every four minutes, someone dies of stroke.

Continued education on war ning signs and symptoms is vital to prevention of one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States.

A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain "clogs" up, depriving brain tissue of blood and nutrients it needs. The result is that thousands of brain cells begin to die almost immediately and that affects motor skills, coordination, speech and comprehension. It is extremely important that someone who is showing signs of stroke remembers the acronym F.A.S.T. to lower the risk of death or disability: • F IS FOR FACE - Is your face drooping?

• A IS FOR ARMS – Can you lift both arms?

• S IS FOR SPEECH – Are you slurring your words?

• T IS FOR TIME – Call 9-1-1 immediately because with stroke, time is brain.

Symptoms include: sudden onset weakness and/or numbness in one side of the body, difficulty speaking or comprehending others, slurred speech, facial droop, difficulty with vision, imbalance or severe headache.

Certain traits, conditions and habits can raise the risk of having a stroke. While some risk factors cannot be controlled, (age, gender, race, personal or family history), others can be controlled to help prevent a stroke. These risk factors include: • High blood pressure • Diabetes • Heart disease • Smoking • Excessive alcohol use

• Being overweight or obese • Stress and depression • Unhealthy diet

Your doctor will diagnose a stroke based on your signs and symptoms, medical history, a physical exam and test results. Your doctor will want to find out the type of stroke you’ve had, its cause, the part of the brain that’s affected and whether you have bleeding in the brain. If your doctor thinks you’ve had a transient ischemic attack (TIA), he or she will look for its cause to help prevent a future stroke.

Strokes and TIAs are medical emergencies. If you have stroke symptoms, call 9-1-1 right away.

Do not drive to the hospital or let someone else drive you. Call an ambulance so that medical personnel can begin lifesaving treatment on the way to the emergency room. During a stroke, every minute counts. Once you receive immediate treatment, your doctor will try to treat your stroke risk factors and prevent complications by recommending heart-healthy lifestyle changes.

For those individuals suffering from a stroke, Slidell Memorial Hospital (SMH) and Ochsner Health System have partnered on a unique Telestroke Program, which joins experts from both facilities to consult immediately with Ochsner vascular neurologists 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, using telemedicine equipment to determine the best treatment options for stroke patients. Since partnering in 2016, more than 30 patients have been treated via this technology.

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A Podiatrist’s Advice

April Showers Bring May Flowers...

Be Prepared to Combat Athlete’s Foot

It’s hard to believe the month of May is here and the end of school is upon us all. As we enter the summer remember to always keep your feet dry and healthy. South Louisiana brings particular challenges to this equation based on heat and our ever-oppressive friend humidity. So far we have been fortunate that the temperature so far has been under control long enough to give us a brilliant Jazz Fest.

All good things, however, at some point in time must come to an end. So, as the heat approaches, the following are a few things to help with keep your feet in good health. Use powder in your shoes and between toes to reduce moisture that can lead to irritating athlete’s foot. This condition is a fungal infection of the skin on the feet and it can be extremely painful and stop you in your tracks. Some of the most common issues relating to athlete’s foot include itching sensation, blisters, burning, peeling and malodorous feet. As a secondary byproduct, shoes may also smell from bacteria. To address the issues, there are many treatment options, some over the counter and some may require a bit more aggressive treatment. One of the most important factors to address the issue is that the feet need to stay dry. You can also try using a Dri-fit sock and that is NOT 100% cotton, which can trap and hold moisture vs. wick it away. When cotton gets wet, it stays wet. As stated before some over the counter treatments will help cure athlete’s

foot in a couple of weeks, however, some cases just don’t want to go away, so you may need to see your podiatrist for a prescription anti-fungal gel or lotion. Cases that get really out of hand can include the foot fungus spreading and forming blisters, this can also lead to a superficial bacterial infection that may require an oral antibiotic.

To kill bacteria and limit the amount of opportunity for the fungus to spread, spray your shoes with an all purpose disinfectant such as Lysol. If you’ve been suffering from this condition and need additional help, make an appointment with your podiatrist to get the proper diagnosis to ensure that the issue that you are treating is properly address.

Remember – you don’t have to suffer.

Have fun out there and keep those feet dry and healthy!!!

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WWL-TV’s Chief Meteorologist

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Early April Forecast Colorado State University team predicts slightly below-average 2017 Atlantic hurricane season • • • •

The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1st each year, and while most are busy planning their summer vacation or back-yard barbecue, Carl Arredondo has his eyes on the tropics. As Chief meteorologist for WWL-TV, Arredondo has been delivering timely forecasts to the New Orleans area for over 25 years. And while weather impacts everyone’s lives to some degree, for Arredondo meteorology seems to flow through his veins. “I love what I do.” Arredondo explains.

“Meteorology is much more than a job to me…It’s a passion.”

Carl Arredondo is no stranger to WWL-TV audiences, who have watched him on the air since he arrived in New Orleans in 1991. His early years at the station as a weekend forecaster were spent working with mentors, Dave Barnes and Don Westbrook. In 1998, Arredondo covered Hurricane Georges and its foreboding approach toward the mouth of the Mississippi River and was officially named Chief Meteorologist at WWLTV in 1999. In 2005, Arredondo was the only TV meteorologist to broadcast directly from New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Days later, he televised from his Slidell home while surveying the devastation left from Katrina’s wrath. His words in that broadcast proved so true. “People from this area are not quitters. It’ll be back. It’ll just take awhile.”

A native of Texas, Arredondo was fascinated with the weather from an early age, spending hours gazing at wind and thunderstorms through his window. He realized in the sixth grade he wanted to be a meteorologist after listening to a guest speaker at his San Antonio school. “ A TV meteorologist came to our school to speak on Career Day,” Carl explains. “From that day forward, I knew that was what I wanted to do.” Wasting no time, he took as many math and science classes possible during high school, preparing for his future career in meteorology.

While pursuing a degree from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Arredondo found little time to party on weekends.

Instead, he worked for the Institute for Storm Research, providing offshore companies with weather data. After graduation

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in 1985, he remained with the company and briefly worked on the southern tip of Argentina, forecasting for a French oil platform. Living for two months in Argentina was an “eye-opener” for the young weather forecaster. He describes being stopped and questioned by Argentina officials for simply walking to his hotel carrying his laundry. “You learn to appreciate how things are here, when you see how different it can be in other countries.” Arredondo adds.

Returning to Texas, Arredondo worked for television stations in Brownsville, Laredo and Corpus Christi. He later joined The Weather Channel in Atlanta where he gained valuable experience as an on-camera forecaster. Ironically, Atlanta’s weather did not prove to be a good fit for the native Texan. “It was too cold for me in Atlanta,” Arredondo explains, “ I wanted to move to a warmer location…and before long I was hired by WWL-TV in New Orleans.”

Moving to the Crescent City in August of 1991, Arredondo immediately realized he loved the heat and humidity and even drove his car without air conditioning during the hot summer.

Before long he discovered he loved the city, its food and the people as well. “Initially I only wanted to stay in New Orleans for two years, thinking I’d move back to Texas, but I grew to love everything about the city and the people I met here.” Arredondo admits he had a bit of a culture shock when he first saw people walking around New Orleans holding their “go-cups.”

“It was new to me!” Today, after twenty-five years in New Orleans, he says he cannot see himself living anywhere else.

Through the years Arredondo’s appearance has changed little, yet the most striking difference today is perhaps one he made for a special cause. Showing his support for childhood cancer, Arredondo agreed to have his head shaved as part of the St. Baldrick’s fundraiser hosted by Tulane University School of Medicine. Television viewers watched as WWL’s Chief Meteorologist had his hair sheared off. Later he surprised many by opting to keep his new look. “I decided to keep

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What’s in a Name?

The Atlantic Tropical (and Subtropical) Storm Names for 2017

Despite his inherent passion for his work, Arredondo appreciates some down-time away from the cameras and weather maps.

As for his interests, they are two-fold: music and Crossfit. While Arredondo always enjoyed music, he and his son, Carl IV, are enjoying concerts together these days. “Carl IV listened to my music the whole time he was growing up. Now I’m listening to his!” Favorite concerts attended by father and son include Kiss/ Def Leppard in Austin and Linkin Park in Nashville. In addition, Arredondo is active in Crossfit, describing it as a supportive community offering much more than strength and conditioning.

“It doesn’t matter how old you are, what shape you’re in or what physical abilities you have.” Arredondo states. “They all want you to be better than the day before you walked in that gym.”

The 2017 Hurricane season is upon us, and early predictions in April forecasted a slightly lower than average year for hurricane activity. But that doesn’t mean anyone should let their guard down just yet. In fact, Arredondo encourages everyone to begin preparations now, know the risks in their area and have an evacuation plan ready.

Throughout this hurricane season, WWL-TV’s Chief Meteorologist, Carl Arredondo, will be working to provide the public with the latest, most accurate tropical updates, because the best time to prepare for a storm is long before it strikes.

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There is a list of names for each of 6 years, with one list being repeated every 7th year. Names can be deleted and replaced with a new name if a storm is so deadly or costly that future use of the name would be inappropriate.

Catch Carl Arredondo and the Pinpoint Weather team on WWL-TV Channel Four Eyewitness Morning News (5am and 6am), Eyewitness News, (5am and 6pm), or the Eyewitness News @ 10pm for local weather updates.

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DIABETES TAKE CONTROL First, the good news: Over the last few years, the number of new cases of diabetes in the United States has shown a modest decline. People with diabetes are living longer because of improvements in managing the disease. One of the key reasons that people with diabetes are living longer is that there has been a steady decline in the death rate due to cardiovascular disease. Improvements have also been seen in the tools and medications that people with diabetes can use to manage the disease.

Now, the bad news: There are still 1.4 million new cases of diabetes diagnosed every year, and even though we now have better ways to manage diabetes, the financial burden of doing so has increased.

TYPE 1

Less common than type 2, about 5 percent of people with diabetes have type 1. Type 1 diabetes was previously known as “juvenile diabetes” because it’s most often diagnosed in children and young adults.

In simple terms, the food you consume is broken down into glucose, which provides the energy your body needs to function properly. The body uses insulin to burn that glucose. When someone has type 1, his or her body does not produce insulin.

How it’s treated: Insulin therapy is necessary. Additional medication/treatments may also be used.

TYPE 2

Most common form of diabetes. When

someone has type 2, their body makes insulin but might not make enough and does not use it properly. When the disease first starts, the pancreas produces extra insulin but eventually can’t make enough to maintain normal levels of blood glucose. Glucose then builds up in the blood, where it causes a host of problems rather than going into the cells and providing energy. Type 2 diabetes is generally progressive, with the body’s ability to produce its own insulin declining over time.

How it’s treated: Lifestyle changes (diet and exercise). Medication and/or insulin may also be necessary if lifestyle changes aren’t adequate to regulate blood glucose levels. There is no cure, so it’s all about management.

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Diabetes by the Numbers

29.1 MILLION: AMERICANS WITH DIABETES (8.1 MILLION OF THOSE ARE UNDIAGNOSED)

1.4 MILLION: NEW CASES OF DIABETES DIAGNOSED ANNUALLY IN THE UNITED STATES

11.8 MILLION:

AMERICANS AGE 65 AND OLDER WITH DIABETES 25.9%

$245 BILLION: TOTAL COST OF DIAGNOSED DIABETES IN THE UNITED STATES

7TH LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES

Source: American Diabetes Association

Lower Your Risk

Take proactive steps to reduce your risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

Reason For Concern Having diabetes puts you at risk for a number of health problems, including:

Cardiovascular disease Adults diagnosed with diabetes are nearly twice as likely to be hospitalized with a heart attack or stroke. Two out of three people with diabetes have high blood pressure, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Eye damage Diabetes can lead to a number of vision problems, including glaucoma, cataracts and disorders of the retina, including macular edema. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults.

Kidney disease Diabetes can damage the kidneys, causing them to work harder and, in some cases, to eventually fail altogether, requiring dialysis.

Neuropathy Nearly half of all people with diabetes have some form of nerve damage, which, in serious cases, can lead to amputation.

Lose the weight. Maintaining an appropriate body weight range is the No. 1 thing you can do to avoid diabetes. About 85 percent of people who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese. Talk to your doctor about developing a realistic plan to lose weight.

Eat healthy. It’s about making smart food choices, not starving yourself. For example, the largest portion of your meal should be non-starchy vegetables. Cut back on starchy veggies (corn, potatoes, etc) and include lean protein and small amounts of healthy fats.

Don’t smoke. This seems like a no-brainer, but there are still people who think they can do other things to improve their health without giving up cigarettes. Don’t kid yourself. Smoking raises your blood pressure and your bad cholesterol, damages your lungs and reduces the amount of oxygen needed by your organs to function normally. Because people with diabetes are already at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, smoking is especially bad for them.

Get moving. Regular exercise improves blood flow and helps lower blood glucose. Research has shown that light activity spread throughout the day is more beneficial for lipid and glucose metabolism than working out intensely for an hour or two. This is good news for people who physically aren’t able to exercise vigorously, and it pretty much cancels out any excuse you might come up with for not exercising. Look for ways to incorporate more physical movement into each day. Even the smallest activities start adding up.

Watch what you’re drinking. Many people consume hundreds of calories a day in beverages alone.

Schedule a diabetes screening test if you have any of the following risk factors: • African-American, Hispanic, American Indian, Asian-American, Pacific Islander

• Family history of type 2 diabetes

• 45 or older

• Gave birth to a baby weighing nine pounds or more

• High blood pressure • HDL cholesterol below 35 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl) or triglyceride level over 250 mg/dl

• Had gestational diabetes when pregnant • Have polycystic ovary syndrome You can also go to diabetes.org/risktest for an online risk assessment

• Sedentary lifestyle • Overweight (body mass index over 25)

PREDIABETES Prediabetes occurs when your blood sugar level is higher than normal but not high enough to warrant a diagnosis of actual diabetes.

Prediabetes is a wake-up call, because, if not addressed, you have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes within the next five to 10 years.

You may be able to change your lifestyle and avoid—or at least delay—developing diabetes by getting your blood

sugar number down to a normal level.

These lifestyle changes include eating right, regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight. You don’t need a total metamorphosis to see improvement. Just dropping 10 to 15 pounds can make a difference!

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by Becky Rolland

It is no surprise that according to the 2017 Travelers’ Choice Awards, nine of the Top 25 Beaches in the United States are in Florida. Known for its warm climate, sugar white sand and crystal clear waters, Florida offers an abundance of beaches, each with a unique personality. Whether you are looking for a beach with family activities or one with romantic seclusion, Florida has it all.

Siesta Beach ranks among the top beach destinations on national and international lists. This stunning beach is in the town of Siesta Key, a quaint town that offers a culture, fine dining and plenty of quaint, interesting, shops. St. Pete Beach and Clearwater Beach are also situated alongside small towns that have lots to offer. St. Pete is a postcard-perfect town with a world class art museum that features the largest collection of Salvador Dali paintings outside of Spain. Clearwater is known for its wineries, unique shops and hiking trails all within walking distance of the beach.

If you are looking for a more secluded setting, Henderson Beach offers 6,000 feet of natural scenic shoreline which makes it a popular setting for destination weddings.

Hawaii earned six spots on the Top 25 Beaches list, with its perfect blend of casual laid back and fun activities. A tropical island paradise, Hawaii features plenty of spacious and vacation condominium rentals with direct access to the beach.

So if you are looking for a perfect get away where you can spend your day on the beach or golf course and your evening watching a spectacular sunset, Hawaii may be right for you.

Three of California’s beaches made the list, Santa Monica State Beach, La Jolla Shores Park and Carlsbad State Beach.

With its amazing pier, amusement rides, great shopping and a pristine beach that can accommodate thousands of visitors daily, Santa Monica remains a solid favorite. La Jolla Shores Park offers a wide, mile long beach with soft sand, clean water and gentle waves whereas Carlsbad State Beach is situated among scenic rugged cliffs that allow room for surfing.

Rounding out the list were Driftwood Beach, GA, and Virginia Beach, VA, offering great weather from Spring to Fall along with summer month favorites: Ocean City Bach, MD, Ogunquit Beach, ME and Race Point Beach, MA.

Top 25 Beaches in the U.S. • Siesta Beach, Siesta Key, FL • Ka’anapali Beach, Lahaina, HI • St. Pete Beach, St. Pete Beach, FL • Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL • Beach at Panama City, Panama City Beach, FL • Hollywood Beach, Hollywood, FL • Pensacola Beach, Pensacola, FL • St. Augustine Beach, St. Augustine Beach, FL • Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Honolulu, HI • Ocean City Beach, Ocean City, MD • Fort Lauderdale Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, FL • South Beach, Miami Beach, FL • Wai’anapanapa State Park, Hana, HI • Ogunquit Beach, Ogunquit, ME • Wailea Beach, Wailea, HI • Lanikai Beach, Kailua, HI • Henderson Beach, Destin, FL • Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island, GA • Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA • Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica, CA • La Jolla Shores Park, La Jolla, CA • Hapuna Beach, Waimea, HI • Race Point Beach, Provincetown, MA • Carlsbad State Beach, Carlsbad, CA • Poipu Beach Park, Poipu, HI

The Travelers’ Choice awards were established by TripAdvisor in 2002. These annual awards are the only travel industry awards that are based on reviews and opinions from travelers around the world. They reflect “the best of the best” for service, quality, and customer satisfaction. The award is given according to category, from hotels and accommodations to destinations, attractions, brands, and products.

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WAYS TO HAVE THE BEST SUMMER EVER WITH YOUR GRANDCHILDREN

by Becky Rolland

SPLISH SPLASH!

There is nothing more fun than bringing your grandchildren to the beach or swimming in a pool! For trips to the beach, make sure you bring sandcastle building toys and of course, a bucket to hold all the shells you will collect. For the pool, bring toys that float, water googles and squirt guns. In addition to bringing whatever floatation devices (swimmies, floaties or preservers) you need, bring extra towels, an extra set of clothing, snacks and plenty of unexpired sunscreen!

When you envision spending time with your grandchildren this summer, are you excited about going to the beach, having fun in the sun or taking a dip in the pool? Summer brings the perfect ingredients for outdoor fun but what’s a grandparent to do with children if it is too hot outside or raining?

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In our list of 12 ways to have the best summer ever, we help you prepare for your visit no matter the weather.

We have suggestions for simple, free, old-fashioned activities that will make your grandchild want to put down that video game for a while and play!

IT’S TIME TO BE A SCAVENGER!

A good scavenger hunts turns an ordinary walk into an adventure. Make a list of search items for your grandchild starting with the simple things, like a Y-shaped twig, a shiny black rock or a feather, and then start walking and collecting.

A scavenger hunt not only teaches kids observational skills, it also provides sense of accomplishment.

THEIR FAVORITE SPORT

Chances are your grandchildren are already enjoying some type of sport at school so have them show you. Whether you play along with them or you act as a cheerleader, the important thing is you are getting a glimpse into their daily lives. You can also teach them your favorite outdoor games, did anyone say Bocce?

PLANNED OUTINGS

When headed to a museum, the zoo or to play Lazar tag, make sure you plan a fun car game to pass the time while in transit. Once you get to your destination and you are waiting in line, remember to tell your grandchild the reason you choose that particular outing. It could be something as simple as, “I loved the zoo when I was little, and my favorite animal was the elephant.” Giving an activity a purpose makes it memorable.

REMEMBER THE SIMPLE

Taking your grandchild to a playground, playing the game of hide and seek or drawing chalk on the sidewalk are all simple and fun activities. Remember, you do not have to keep your grandchildren entertained every minute, children love free play, so you can take some time to rest while they run around and explore.

RAINY DAYS OH MY!

It is a great idea to have toys that are just used on rainy days.

This makes these toys special and chances are your grandchild will be excited to see them again. Play-dough and colors should always be on hand but remember to spruce it up every now and then with a surprise.

SPEAKING OF BOOKS

Remember the classics you loved as a kid or your children’s favorite books? Introduce them to your grandchildren!

Mix the old with the new and remember to read aloud with joy and enthusiasm.

BRING OUT THE BABY BOOKS:

Grandkids love to see what their parents looked like as a child.

Tell them a story about their mom or dad’s first step, first word, anything he or she did that was naughty or funny.

GOOD OLE’ PLAYING CARDS!

“Go Fish” and “Battle” will never go out of style and you can also show them how to play the games you loved as a child.

Remember to make a mistake now and then. This gives your grandchildren the rare opportunity of having the upper hand.

PREPARE FOR AN UNEXPECTED SLEEPOVER The next time you are grocery shopping, buy a supply of your grandchild’s favorite snack items, juice boxes or treats to keep at your house. This makes it easier on mom and dad and lets your grandchildren know that you are paying attention to what they like and don’t like. Keeping an extra set of clothes, underwear and socks, diapers, wipes, and pajamas at your house will come in handy more than you know!

BAKE COOKIES. EAT THEM

Not only is cooking a fun activity to do with your grandchildren, there are a lot of lessons to be learned in the kitchen.

Children learn how to plan, measure, follow instructions, and most of all, patience. Cooking provides children with the opportunity to play “grown up” as well as an appreciation and understanding of the work that goes into their family meal at home. Be sure to tell the history behind a family recipe or to explain how a family tradition started.

BREAK OUT THE VIDEO GAMES

No matter how much we try to resist, cell phones and video games are a part of your grandchild’s reality. So if you can’t beat them, join them! Believe it or not, playing video games with your grandchildren can actually be a way to bond.

Your grandchild has the rare opportunity to become the teacher so let him show you how they do things. Don’t worry about making a mistake because that is part of the fun.

There is nothing like being a grandparent!

Make sure the time you spend with your grandchildren is special and that you create a lasting bond that will last a lifetime!

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Outdoor Living It’s Time To Enjoy the 4 Seasons of Your Outdoor Living Space There is a bright side to the empty nest syndrome – more living space with more time to enjoy it. No longer confined to working those long hours that were required to raise your family, now you can relish the opportunity to enjoy your home, inside and out.

The key to enjoying this new way of living is to expand your entertainment space while keeping your home low maintenance. Whether buying

or remodeling an existing home, the 55 plus generation are opting more for open floor plans, lower cabinetry and walk in pantries. Also popular additions are adaptable lighting features and integrated home technology that can be controlled by a smartphone. And with more and more traditional indoor activities moving outdoors, here are suggestions for year round enjoy ment...

SPRING

Let nature lead the way when creating an outdoor space. Make sure you plan for the sunny and shady areas as well as nighttime breezes. Take into account how your space will blend in with surrounding plants and flower beds while also making sure you allow for multiple power outlets and plumbing access. If you are near a road, consider putting in a water fountain or pond to shield the noise.

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Before you can enjoy Fall and football outdoors, make sure your walls can support the weight your of a wall-mounted TV. You will also want to plan for the location of the power and cable outlets. For the full tailgating experience, add an outdoor kitchen, complete with refrigerator, grill and sink.

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Your outdoor space can become a great refuge from sun and rain with proper planning. Make sure that you have proper airflow and the ability to block the sun with window treatments or shutters. Another essential is to have power and plumbing installed in order to accommodate an outdoor refrigerator and/or ice maker. There is nothing like enjoying a cold beverage on a hot day!

Winter is dark and cold, so you make sure you incorporate landscape lighting and up-lighting in order to fully enjoy your outdoor living space. To make sure your space is warm and cozy, add space heaters (electric or gas) or a fire pit.

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cup heavy cream sprigs of Thyme cloves garlic, minced tsp grated nutmeg lbs potatoes (I prefer Yukon Gold) peeled and sliced very thin using a mandoline 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper Freshly grated parmesan 12 cup standard muffin tin PREPARATION 1. Preheat oven to 375F. Spray muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. 2. In a small bowl mix together cream, thyme(removed from stems), garlic, nutmeg. 3. Slice the potatoes on a mandolin. Toss with salt and pepper and layer in to stacks in each muffin cup filling to the top. 4. Spoon cream mixture over each muffin cup and sprinkle with Parmesan. 5. Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is golden brown on top and a knife tender. 6. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.7. Run a knife blade around edge to loosen stack and carefully transfer to a serving platter. 8. Garnish with chopped parsley and if desired a small dollop of sour cream.

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