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The Lifestyles After 50 team hopes that each and every one of you has a healthy, happy, peaceful and financially sound 2018.

We’re ringing in the New Year with content we hope you’ll find thought-provoking, enlightening and relevant. Our editorial theme, A New Year, a New You, takes a comprehensive approach with topics designed to inspire you to achieve your best in terms of health, finances and future wellbeing.

Make fiscal fitness a priority this year with advice from our financial guru, David Novak. He tells you what money moves you need to consider, especially in light of the expected new tax changes. Feature writer Kathy Megyeri has an inspirational piece about encore careers and why you really should have one. (Hint: it’s not just about making money.)

Have you set a fitness goal for 2018? We hope so, and we have a plan to help you get there with a list of recreational activities guaranteed to inspire you and keep you motivated because they are so much fun.

Our columnists wish you the best with their inspiring, funny and informative takes on life. Iris Ruth Pastor offers selfimprovement tips; Susan Goldfein thinks humans are overdue for some evolutionary changes. And Michael Wright pulls back the curtain behind the coffee, donuts and people who live in retirement communities.

We have a mouthwatering ribs recipe fit for the kings (Elvis Presley and Rev. Martin Luther King). Plus our film critic, Mark Higley, reviews the new film, The Leisure Seeker, a touching story about two aging lovers on the lam.

So enjoy your read and fill your mind with peace and the promise of a restorative new year.

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local events around town • January 2018 Date: January 5 - 7 Event: Home Show Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Cost: $7 Florida State Fairgrounds 4800 US HWY 301 N. Tampa 33610 813-677-6925 bighomeshow.com Date: January 12 Event: 8th Annual Seniors Crime Prevention and Safety Fair Time: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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Date: January 13 Event: The North Tampa Market Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Cost: free Carrollwood Cultural Center 4537 Lowell Rd. Tampa 33618 813-269-1310 carrollwooodcenter.org Date: January 17 – 21 (17th Senior Citizen’s Day only) Event: RV Show Time: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Date: January 26 Event:Decades Rewind Time: 7:30 p.m.

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A Happy and Fit New You!

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ach New Ye a r , w e promise ourselves to eat more wisely, keep up with doctor visits and exercise regularly, all keys to healthy aging -- and happiness too.

Science has shown that regular exercise boosts your mood (by increasing endorphins and decreasing stress). And, just knowing you are doing something to increase your longevity should make you elated.

But sometimes we become bored with the same old exercise routine or reach a plateau and stop seeing results. Often we become involved with too many other distractions and put our fitness goals on the back burner.

Maybe its time to consider changing up the routine and challenging your body and mind in new ways. Time to find some go-to activities that inspire you and keep you motivated. Finding an exercise partner will also increase your chances of long-term success.

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be adapted to every fitness level. If there is any question about safety or suitability, check with your doctor first.

So get some friends together, mix things up a bit and experience the rewards that exercise has to offer in 2018.

Silver Sneakers What began 25 years ago as classes for 65 and older adults, has now grown and evolved to accommodate all fitness levels and interests. In addition to the traditional classes, options include programs for Baby Boomers and active adults, as well as FLEX, a community fitness network with more than 70 types of unique classes taught in parks, rec centers, etc. Silver Sneakers is free with qualifying Medicare health plans and provides access to thousands of locations across the country. Visit SilverSneakers.com for more information.

Dance the night away Join the swing dance craze. Or salsa, waltz or disco your way to fitness. Any way you spin it, dancing is known to improve gait, balance, cardiovascular fitness, coordination and mood. Study after study shows dancing is effective in staving off dementia too. According to a 21-year study led by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, aging adults who danced regularly reduced their risk of dementia by 76 percent.

Get your Zen on Low-impact, meditative exercises like tai chi or yoga allow the body to slowly transition from one position to the next.

Yoga is a wonderful way to stretch, reduce stress and maintain flexibility and balance.

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their poses with the use of chairs. The University of Maryland Medical Center credits tai chi with helping to improve the balance of people as old as 92.

Water Workouts Swimming increases cardiovascular fitness, builds strength, improves flexibility and endurance. It’s also very low-impact. Those who don’t care to swim laps can take partake in water aerobics, which research shows can improve muscle tone, body composition and reduce joint and lower back pain.

The great outdoors by heel or wheel Enjoy the beautiful weather this time of year by biking, hiking or fitness walking.

All are low-impact, enjoyable, cardiovascular activities that help improve balance and posture, while reducing stress.

Kayaking and standup paddle boarding Get up close and personal with nature while toning abs, arms, back, chest and shoulders. Kayaking and standup paddle boarding offer great cardio benefits too and you’ll likely spot manatees, dolphins and other interesting water creatures.

Pickleball Pickleball is said to have originated when a group wanted to play badminton but couldn’t find a shuttlecock, so they lowered the net and used a whiffle-like ball and plywood paddles. Today this mashup of tennis, badminton and ping pong is played on a court smaller than a tennis court so there isn’t so much running around and thus, less wear and tear on joints. It is gaining huge popularity, especially with seniors.

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THE FUTURE OF SUCCESSFUL AGING IS COMING TO BRANDON!

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Don’t let lack of rhythm hold you back from dancing.

Start using the “good” china. Who cares if it chips? Your kids probably won’t want it anyway.

Lose the phrase “I can’t.” Adopt the phrase “I will.”

Accumulate less, experience more.

Ditch the 4-inch stilettos; buy a pair of red Converse high-top gym shoes.

Keep wearing sun block, coloring hair and whitening teeth.

Cultivate a band of buddies.

Eat dinner on the porch whenever you can.

Prize ideas over gossip.

Only say “yes” when you mean it.

Invest in a good magnifying mirror and pluck away.

Take a compliment gracefully.

Realize you will never complete your to-do list.

Find three things to be grateful for each day.

Don’t feel guilty about binge watching – better than binge eating.

Drop the snarkiness.

Don’t feel compelled to finish a book you don’t like.

Recognize that sometimes 70 percent effort is good enough.

Own what makes you unique.

Don’t let anything – especially fear – slow you down.

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It’s a whole new world to me, being surrounded by all these so-called “old” people. I’m not really sensitive about my age, however, I once torched a McDonald’s after the girl at the drivethrough window addressed me as “Pops.”

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It takes some time getting used to life in our village. Everyone’s just too darn friendly -- and I like it.

Saturday mornings mean that coffee, tea, donuts and other pastries are available at the clubhouse. All of the women sit together at one large table while all of the men sit at another. I don’t know why, but I’m too new to suggest changes in what may be somewhat of a “good old boy” tradition.

Those at the men’s table talk about their aches and pains. Past or future surgeries. Who’s a Vietnam veteran.

Who has tattoos.

I don’t know what the women talk about but they laugh a lot.

Sometimes they stop, throw glances our way, and then resume their laughter with greater gusto.

Here, one can walk the streets at all hours, day or night, without fear of being

raped, pillaged or plundered. I’m not implying that there are no ruffians in the village. There are rogue riders as well as marauding golf cart gangs on the premises, easily recognized by their Rockport riding boots and large “Hell’s Duffers” patches. I doubt that any of them have ever even held a golf club. Periodically they take over the clubhouse and throw wild parties, drinking case-after-case of Ensure.

After a few hours, they depart, leaving a messy trail of AARP literature behind.

In addition to a slew of activities, we have a billiards room, a shuffleboard court, a swimming pool, a well-stocked library and an exercise room complete with everything one needs to get the body of Chuck Norris or Christie Brinkley.

Even with all of these diversions, what I am looking forward to the most is coffee morning this coming Saturday. I have a gut-feeling they’re going to teach me the “secret handshake” and present me with my very own decoder ring.

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Give Your Financial Health a Checkup

The New Year is always a good time to take stock of your health.

But it’s not just your physical health that needs a checkup—make sure to give your financial health one as well.

By DAVID NOVAK Review your distribution rate Most retirees need to take money out of their investment portfolio on a regular basis in order to meet all their living expenses. What is a sustainable rate to do this?

The traditional approach many retired clients have taken is to spend the income generated by the portfolio, while not touching the principal. However, the cumulative effects of almost a decade of low interest rates have thrown a wrench into this strategy.

A better way to think about this is to consider what the overall distribution rate is on the entire portfolio, including both income-oriented and growth-oriented assets. Do not be afraid to sell some growth-oriented investments, especially if they have had a recent period of strong performance.

Also, be aware of the effect that lump sum distributions can have on the sustainability on the regular monthly withdrawal rate over the long term. For example, I have a client who takes $1,000 a month out of her portfolio, which we have determined to be a sustainable rate over the long term. When she wanted to take $3,000 out for expenses for an upcoming vacation, I made sure to point out that while we could accommodate this, we also needed to adjust the monthly amount lower to compensate.

Review your asset allocation It is no secret that the stock market has had a couple of strong years recently. Is it time to take some money off the table, and rebalance into other areas of your portfolio?

While it can be tempting to “let your winners run,” never forget what your long-term asset allocation target is, and more importantly what caused you to establish that target. It’s easy to be prisoner of the moment and assume the good times will last forever.

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You also want to make sure to rebalance not only among the main asset classes of stocks, bonds and cash, but also within them as well. You don’t need me to tell you that not all stocks are created equal, nor are all bonds created equal. For example, if you own high yield bonds as part of your overall fixed income exposure, because that sector has performed so well, it would be prudent to consider trimming some of those gains.

Review the implications of the new tax plan As I write this, Congress is putting the finishing touches on the new tax plan. It will be important to understand exactly how this will affect you.

Should you consider changing the federal and/or state withholding percentages based on the new rules?

Many clients have maintained the same withholding rates for years, and may need to modify these based on new federal brackets and/or potential changes in state tax rates and deductibility.

Do you need to make any changes in your charitable gifting? Make sure under the new plan that you are still getting the most bang for your buck with your charitable donations. Also be aware that one thing expected to remain the same is the ability to make charitable contributions directly from your IRA, in order to satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).

Make sure you are up to speed on the ability to designate specific tax lots when selling an investment in a taxable account. At the time of this writing, it is under strong consideration to make first in-first out, or FIFO, the mandatory election for selling any investment. This could have a meaningful effect on low-basis stocks that have been held for many years.

Review your estate plan Are your accounts’ primary beneficiaries still exactly how you want them? Have those beneficiaries had children themselves, resulting in a need to update your contingent beneficiaries?

Are you still comfortable with the person(s) you have designated to be your durable power-of-attorney, and/or health care surrogate? Even if you are, when is the last time you have had a discussion with them to make clear your current wishes? Are you certain those current wishes are reflected in your legal documents?

Are the documents in a place where they are accessible for those who would need to act on them?

If you have multiple adult children, I have always found transparency to be extremely important. Make sure all your kids know which one is the executor of your estate, and what your general plans are in terms of passing on your assets to your heirs. This can prevent a lot of headaches down the road.

By no means is this a comprehensive financial health checklist, but hopefully serves as a good starting point as we get ready for 2018.

David Novak, CFP® is a Cer tified Financial P l a n n e rT M at N ova k & Powell Financial Services in Pinellas County. Please note: he is not an attorney and this ar ticle should not be construed as one offering legal advice.

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Why you need a “second act”

By KATHy MEGyERI

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ynn Taylor from Sanibel Island spent most of her life as a successful Florida real estate developer. Now she serves on the board of directors for a flourishing book club in Ft. Myers, selecting books, contacting agents, flying in authors, and hosting magnificent dinners for 150 members.

Alice Mack of Ft. Myers took a job at a local library after a career as a military nurse.

She says her background comes in handy as she deals with the general public, especially homeless persons who may be in need of medical attention.

And Alicia Bauer, a fashion maven from Colorado who moved to Venice years ago, became a wellknown and skillful milliner at her retirement community where she hosts hat parties, often re-enacting well-known Florida matrons such as Mable Burton Ringling and Mina Miller Edison.

By engaging in their “second acts” or “encore careers,” these women are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, disabilities, heart attacks or strokes, and are more likely to live longer, according to a multitude of studies.

Tara Gruenewald, chair of the Psychology De-

Kathy Megyeri (left) once taught high school and is now a feature writer Alicia Bauer (below) became a milliner and holds hat parties

partment at California’s Crean College of Health and Behavior Sciences at Chapman University, reports in the Kaiser Health News (Aug., 2017) that people who perceived themselves as being useful had a stronger feeling of well-being and were less likely to become disabled or to die during a seven-year follow-up period than those who didn’t see themselves this way.

A recent report in JAMA Psychiatry, a publication by the American Medical Association, cites a study that proves that older adults with a solid sense

of purpose tend to retain strong hand grips and walking speeds--key indicators of how rapidly people are aging. Authors Eric Kim, Ichiro Kawachi and Ying Chen reported that these seniors were more likely to be physically active, take better care of themselves, were less susceptible to stress, and had improved cognitive skills.

What is usually lost as we get older is not our desire to contribute meaningfully to others but opportunities to do so. Retirement offers the best chance to explore options, even though it may require some pivots to find a good fit.

I am in my mid-seventies and have found my encore career writing for Lifestyles After 50. After spending 34 years as a high school English teacher who graded thousands of papers at night and on weekends, chaperoned dances and proms, served on bus duty during all kinds of inclement weather, broke up food fights, and faced disgruntled parents at PTA meetings, I am now doing what I want – and loving it.

I am meeting all sorts of fascinating people on my assignments, have learned more about the craft of writing than I ever did while teaching it, and am looking forward to bringing you all sorts of new stories in 2018.

So don’t waste another second -- start reimagining yourself and your second act!

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When it comes to part-time gigs, the possibilities are endless. Got talent? Entertain on a cruise ship. Can you make something cool with your hands? Travel with an arts and crafts show. Or, be a seamstress. (Like who can even shorten a hem anymore?)

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by Kelly Smith

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he Florida Orchestra opens the new year with a true highlight of its 50th anniversary season: the return of former music director Jahja Ling for a special weekend of concerts Jan. 5-7 in Tampa and St. Petersburg.

H e w i l l c o n d u c t Jahja Ling Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 -- performed by his wife and noted Beethoven interpreter Jessie Chang -- and Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2. That’s the same symphony Ling conducted in 1987 for TFO’s 20th anniversary, a pivotal performance that led to his appointment as music director in 1988. Popular with both musicians and patrons, his tenure lasted until 2002.

The Jan. 5 concert at the Straz Center is also a fundraiser presented by Classical WSMR radio, with proceeds going toward improving the signal of the only classical radio station in Tampa Bay. Tickets for this concert only range from $27.75 to $57.75, with a limited number of VIP tickets available for a reception where you can meet Ling.

The concert is repeated Jan. 6 & 7 at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, including a Sunday matinee. See floridaorchestra.org for de-

tails on all performances.

Other upcoming highlights include: Rodgers & Hammerstein (Jan. 12-13): Broadway star Lisa Vroman wraps up a few of our favorite things from Rodgers & Hammerstein including songs from The Sound of Music, The King and I, Oklahoma! and more. Stuart Malina conducts, with a new Saturday matinee at the Mahaffey.

Part of the Raymond James Pops series.

Dvorak’s Cello Concerto (Jan. 19-21): Feel the joy and heartbreak of Dvorak’s Cello Concerto, one of the greatest love songs ever written, featuring Maximilian Hornung. Plus a rarely heard work: Janacek’s bold and brassy Sinfonietta -- with 12 trumpets! Michael Francis conducts. New Sunday matinee at the Mahaffey; free tickets for kids and teens in advance as part of the Tampa Bay Times Masterworks series.

The Florida Orchestra: The Florida Orchestra regularly performs at the Straz Center in Tampa, Mahaffey in St. Petersburg and Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Get tickets at floridaorchestra.org or 727.892.3337 and 1.800.662.7286.

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In recent years, research has consistently pointed to the high cost of hearing aids as the main reason for not seeking help. Devices can cost up to $5,000 or more per piece and are not covered by most health insurance plans. But the hosts of this expo – HLAA Tampa, Sun City Center and Gulf Coast- say it is not expense, per se, that is the issue.

Consumers shopping for hearing aids must purchase the device first without being able to try them and see how well they work. To solve this unmet need, the Healthy Hearing Expo will offer consumers the unique opportunity to try and compare, without purchase or obligation, the latest hearing aid technology.

This event, the second of its kind in the country, was preceded last March by an event sponsored by the HLAA Sarasota/Manatee chap-

ter. Chapter leaders convinced leading hearing aid manufacturers to allow consumers to try and compare their devices at their public health fair. There are 500,000 people with hearing loss in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties and, according to Johns Hopkins Medical Research, 86% of them do not get the treatment that can help them hear better and improve their quality of life.

During the Healthy Hearing Expo, visitors will be able to experience the performance of hearing aids from several manufacturers after undergoing a hearing screening and consulting with an audiologist, who can guide them on which models are best suited for their needs. In addition, some 40 exhibitors will be on hand to allow visitors to try many of the wireless accessories, assistive listening devices and other access devices that complement hearing aids.

HLAA Gulf Coast President Debbe Hagner said, “The expo is all about educating and mentoring people, so it will be a sales-free, pressure-free event.”

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Recipe Corner

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ach January, I try to schedule a trip to Memphis, Tenn. for three reasons. First, I celebrate Elvis Presley’s January 8 birthday by atBy Kathy Megyeri tending the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s festivities at Graceland. Secondly, I pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum. Third? To enjoy Memphis barbecue ribs -- some of the best in America.

Even if you can’t make the trip to Memphis, you can still remember the “Kings” by reading a copy of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, playing a few Elvis tunes and preparing this superb ribs recipe from the Food Network. It serves six, and takes 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Ingredients: 1/4 c. brown sugar 2 Tbsp. chili powder Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder 2 racks baby back ribs 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 c. barbecue sauce

Directions: • Combine the brown sugar, chili powder, 1 Tbsp. salt, 1 tsp. black pepper, the oregano, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder in a small bowl and rub the mixture on both sides of the ribs.

• Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. • In a roasting pan, combine the broth and vinegar. Add the ribs to the pan. Cover with foil and tightly seal.

• Bake 2 hours. Remove the ribs from the pan and place them on a platter. Pour the liquid from the pan into a saucepan and bring to a boil.

• Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until reduced by half. Add the barbecue sauce.

• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium high.

• Put the ribs on the grill and cook about 5 minutes on each side, until browned and slightly charred.

• Cut the ribs between the bones and toss them in a large bowl with the sauce. They can also be served “dry” with additional seasonings.

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ecently a very nice couple from Sun City Center named Jack and Jacqueline (not their real names) visited me to have their Wills prepared. Like most married couples, most of their wealth was owned jointly. Also, each was named as beneficiary of the other’s IRA. Jack requested that his Will provide that if he survived his wife that the bulk of the estate be distributed to his surviving siblings at his death. Unfortunately, Jacqueline requested the exact opposite. If she survived her husband, Jacqueline wanted her Will to distribute most all of the estate to her siblings, with nothing going to Jack’s siblings when she died.

Both were surprised when I suggested

that making their Wills in this manner would not be in their best interest and, in fact, would be legal malpractice on my part. I tried to explain with an example. Suppose they were both killed in a car accident where their vehicle was struck on the driver’s side by another vehicle. If Jack were driving, obviously he would die first and Jacqueline, seated in the passenger side, would die after Jack, possibly only a few seconds later.

If this scenario occurred, then through rights of survivorship and because she is the beneficiary on Jack’s IRA, Jacqueline automatically would own everything if only for the few seconds or so she survived Jack and as a result, her Will would control and leave everything she and Jack had

accumulated during their marriage to her siblings and Jack’s siblings would receive nothing. Conversely, if the vehicle striking their car hit on the passenger side, therefore killing Jacqueline first, the result would be the exact opposite.

I explained that rolling the dice as to who will die last is not proper estate planning and that they should have mirror image Wills leaving half to the husband’s siblings and half to the wife’s siblings.

Unfortunately, I could not convince them of their folly and I did not make Wills for them. However, I believe it is always best for the attorney to do nothing for a client if that means not doing something that is not legally in their best interest.

Mr. Mumbauer, a 5th generation Floridian, has maintained a law practice in Brandon, Florida since 1980 with emphasis on estate planning. Mr. Mumbauer takes special pride in representing the senior community by maintaining a sensitive and practical approach to problem solving. Mr. Mumbauer is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar. Mr. Mumbauer is also a Mentor in probate law and has been qualified by the Second District Court of Appeal in Florida as an expert witness in matters involving the drafting of Wills. Mr. Mumbauer’s Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating among judges and lawyers for Legal Ability is High to Very High and his General Recommendation Rating is Very High.

Please note: Mr. Mumbauer’s articles outline general principles of law and are they are not intended to apply to individual circumstances.

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nimal lovers know the many different sizes and shapes that our cats and dogs now come in. Most will know the personality of ‘’That Fat Cat or Dog” and how sweet they can be when food is around. So what do we do? - overfeed. The cuddly fat cat or dog does come at a cost however.

Obesity is well recognized in humans but many fail to realize how overweight their animal actually is. Obesity in dogs and cats exist when an animal’s weight is ≥20% above ideal body weight. Obesity predisposes them to early onset osteoarthritis, cardiopulmonary disease, renal disease, diabetes, fatty liver disease, pancreatitis, shorter life span, and more. Studies have shown that obese cats from the ages of 8-12 have a 2.8 fold increase in mortality when compared to lean cats in the same age bracket, and dogs lived on average 2 years longer than siblings considered obese.

Ignorance is bliss, since many people do not appreciate the risks of obesity in our companion animals, and it is being seen at alarming rates. Some studies show that almost 50% of cats from 5-10 years of age are overweight/obese and that 40% of dogs >1 year of age are overweight/obese. Some significant factors attributing to these results are overfeeding, free feeding, excessive use of treats, owner’s incorrect belief of the ideal body condition, health issues, lack of exercise, and more.

So what can we do? First, identify any potential health concerns attributing to your animal’s obesity and seek medical advice. Next, critically evaluate the lifestyle, activity levels, and nutrition and prepare to make life changes. Good information into un-

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The 33nd Annual Florida RV SuperShow Rolls Into Town

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hose dreaming about a fun, carefree, nomadic life on the open road should mark their calendars for the 33nd annual Florida RV SuperShow, Jan. 17--21 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.

“We will have more suppliers’ booths and every type, size and style of RV on the market,” said Florida RV Trade Association Marketing Director David Kelly. “With the addition of new entertainment and more educational seminars, we’re anticipating record crowds this year. We’re also renewing the two-day pass so the public will have two full days to see everything at the SuperShow at no additional cost.”

The theme of the 2018 Florida RV SuperShow is “Wherever You Roam, You’re Always at Home,” pointing to the fact that with today’s RVs, anyone can enjoy all the creature comforts while on the road.

The SuperShow is the place to see hundreds of RVs, trade-in old RVs or to get acquainted with

the RV lifestyle. Florida’s finest campgrounds and resorts will have booth exhibits; a huge display of camping accessories and supplies will be found in the Camping World Store.

Enjoy free entertainment. From clowns and unicycle riders to barbershop quartets and bag pipe bands, the SuperShow has it covered. Shuttle service is also free and will carry visitors from exhibit to exhibit.

Seminars are presented throughout each day and include topics that cover how to deal with financial, personal and medical concerns while on the road for extended periods of time; how to select the right RV for your lifestyle; RV maintenance; and guided RV tours.

The RV market is cookin’ right now. According to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association’s RVs Move America study, the industry generates an annual impact of $50 billion per year.

The 33nd annual Florida RV SuperShow When: Jan. 17 through Jan. 21 Where: Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa Admission: Two-day admission is $10 for adults; children under 16 are free.

Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday is Senior Citizens Day with seniors receiving $1 off the cost of admission (not valid with other discounts).

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he Leisure Seeker pairs Academy Award-winner Dame Helen Mirren and two-time Golden Globe-winner Donald Sutherland as nearly broken seniors, Ella and John, who have escaped from their doctors and overbearing middleaged children to take an unforgettable journey in their trusty old Winnebago. The RV, “Leisure Seeker,” once a vehicle for getaways, has now become a getaway vehicle as they Donald Sutherland and Helen Mirren in The Leisure Seeker recapture their passion for life and love.

John, grumpy and confused, has commitment and pleasure in life that I difficulty remembering the names of his hope that I can maintain to the end of wife and children although his quotes my days.

“You can see her resolve and her

by Ernest Hemingway seem to flow effortlessly. Ella has willed her worn backbone as she puts on her lipstick and body to embrace these days with her her wig, the uniform she puts on to face husband on one last magical excursion. the world.”

Italian filmmaker Paolo Virzì She’s years younger than John, full of light-hearted wit and an indomitable claimed he wouldn’t have made the movie without the pair. “Working with spirit.

Their journey begins outside a sublime actress like Helen and an Boston and becomes a pilgrimage to authentic legend like Donald was both Key West to see Hemingway’s Home electrifying and instructive. Although and Museum, something John, a former we were crammed in that creaky stifling English teacher, has always longed to camper it was hard for me to say, ‘Cut!’” Perhaps the true flavor of The do.

Recalling what drew him into the Leisure Seeker is stirred by a sojourn role, Sutherland, 82, said: “I was about through Americana, but the indelible 20 pages into the script when John sat taste is that of the life long bond between up and talked to me. It was a wonderful a man and woman.

And as Ernest Hemingway wrote in conversation. He was very articulate.

And very specific. And he liked the his memoir, A Movable Feast, “Never go on trips with anyone you do not script.”

Mirren, 72, also related well to love.”

The movie is set to release Jan. 19. her character. “She’s full of energy,

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