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Tricorders, Luke Skywalker’s robotic hand, bionic implants and mobilityenhancing exoskeletons are all part of the not-too-distant future of medicine, rather than in the realm of a galaxy far, far away.

Some of these devices are in development right now, and we’ll talk about a few of them in this issue. These innovations could mean more accessible, more cost-effective and less invasive health diagnostic tools; devices that can help give some sight back to someone with vision loss; or a way to help individuals Tampa Bay with limited mobility walk as if they Dena Bingham: 813-293-1262 were thirty again.

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An Hour A Week Makes A “Big” Difference for Kids In Need Some volunteers build on the school experience and include trips to baseball games, fishing, ou may not have made it bowling or places of local interest. to the gym yet or cleaned These simple pleasures are often out the garage as you promised out of reach because of finances, yourself at New Years. Here is an work schedules, language barriers, easy resolution for 2015: spend or lack of knowledge. You can one hour a week helping a local open up a new world! youth in Venice or surrounding There is an ongoing need for towns. Big Brothers Big Sisters male Bigs because so many young of the Sun Coast Florida has made men in our society are vulnerable it simple with their “at school” to dropping out of school or advocacy of kids children-at-risk.

“Bigs” celebrate with their “Littles” at Big Brothers Big Sisters’ senior graduation party. developing antisocial behavior.

They match mentors (“Bigs”) Locally, while 52 percent of the with children (“Littles”) in need ready with suggestions for activities the trust and friendship of her family of a positive role model. and strategies to help break down the has been very gratifying. From band Littles are boys, only 39 percent of I know I waste more than an hour a barriers. I kept thinking maybe I wasn’t performances and reviewing for finals, the Bigs are male. So many boys lack week surfing the internet and answering “doing it right.” Finally, I recognized to holiday celebrations, I have enjoyed a positive male role model at home.

Can you spare just sixty minutes? As emails. In just one hour, you can assist that each “Big” is different and brings being included. with school work, teach organizational his/her own style and life experiences Your relationship with an elementary one Big stated at a recent voluntary skills, explore common interests, play a to the match. Relationships take time, age child would look different in training, “I get so much more back than board game, read aloud or just listen. despite my impatience. context, but for some youngsters it I give.” Whether you sign up or make Just listening and not judging is I have watched my Little grow becomes a highlight of their week to a charitable contribution to support the special for many children coping with a from middle to high school, gaining receive undivided attention. It is not program, your efforts will help build a divorce, poverty, a parent in jail or lack confidence and social maturity. As she always easy to work with youngsters brighter future for one child.

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une 21 is Father’s Day, a day to remember dad and all his wisdom. Here are some fun quotes and “dad-isms” you may have heard over the years:

“When she says ‘we need to talk,’ what she really means is: ‘you need to listen.’” —Dad

“If your friend jumped off a bridge, would you?” —Dad

“When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twentyone, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years.” —Mark Twain

“A father is someone who carries pictures in his wallet where his money used to be.” —Anonymous “Did that hurt when you did that?

Well, don’t do that anymore.”

— Dad “Go ask your mother.” — Dad

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emorial Day through Labor Day Military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserve and their families, get free admission to the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota.

Military I.D. required. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

941-359-5700.

hursdays Yang Style Summer Tai Chi. This beginner class helps improve balance and flexibility, reduce stress and more. $6. (First class is free).

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Venice Community Center. 941-492-2167.

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“Inspired Lunacy.” A comedy that attempts to solve the mystery of life with a collection of witty and whimsical songs by famous composers. $19.

8 p.m. Florida Studio Theatre Gompertz Theatre, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.

The Welcome Club of Sarasota/ Manatee invites area women to hear the latest forecast for a hot Florida summer from Channel 7 chief meteorologist Bob Harrigan at the group’s monthly luncheon at 1 1:15 a.m. $25. The Field Club in Sarasota. 941-924-1201. More info at www.welcomeclubsarasota.com

ridays, Saturdays and Sundays Dome Flea Market. Something for everyone. Free admission. Open 9 a.m.

– 4 p.m. 5115 State Road 776, Venice.

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DANCE. Open to all. Learn popular social dances (Foxtrot, Rumba, Swing, etc.) No partner necessary, Weekly events and more. First lesson free to new students only. 7 p.m. Beyond Dancing, Sarasota. 941-907-8183.

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Enjoy full symphony concerts featuring performances by students and faculty artists. $29/$60. 8 p.m. Sarasota Opera House. 941-953-3434.

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and 14 Craft Festival. Over 100 national crafters. Free admission.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. St. Armand’s Circle, Sarasota. 561-746-6615.

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Music On The Porch. In celebration of the Cortez Grand Ole Opry, enjoy musical jam sessions from the porch of the historic Burton Store or bring an instrument and join in. Free. 2 – 5 p.m. Florida Maritime Museum, Cortez. 941-708-6120.

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Seed Saving Workshop. Learn how to preserve and store seeds for future seasons. Free. 10 – 11 a.m.

Manatee County Agriculture & Extension Service, Palmetto. 941-722-4524.

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Class on History of Art. Learn about the great artists and artistic periods in recorded time. Free admission. 4 – 5:30 p.m. South Manatee Library, Bradenton. 941-755-3892.

Film Fridays: Ocean Stories.

Enjoy a series of ocean-themed documentaries run in conjunction with the Ocean Soul Exhibition. This portion features the PG-rated 1966 film “Endless Summer.” 6 p.m. $5/$7. South Florida Museum, Bradenton. 941-746-4131.

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“Life’s A Beach.” Using sketches, musical improv and games, this show lampoons the nightlife of Sarasota and everything that gives the city its character. Dinner and drinks available. $15. 7:30 p.m. Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota. 941-366-9000.

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What’s Blooming, Buzzing and Hatching? Take a stroll to explore Florida’s annual rhythms and experience the last remaining scrub habitat in coastal Sarasota County. Free.

9 – 11 a.m. Shamrock Park and Nature Center, Venice. 941-861-5000.

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“Friday Fest” at the Van Wezel.

Bring your lawn chair or blanket, food and drink vendors available.

Concert moves indoors in case of inclement weather. Free. 5 p.m. 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-953-3368.

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Antiques, Arts and Crafts Show.

Free admission and parking.

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mixon Fruit Farm, Bradenton. 941-748-5829.

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Join The Free Senior Freedom Celebration!

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rom the smoke-filled trenches of a World War I battle scene to the Ho Chi Minh Trail, the 50,000 square-foot Armed Forces History Museum tells war’s heroic and tragic stories through the use of life-size dioramas and genuine military tanks, planes, weapons, uniforms and other memorabilia.

While the usual price is $17.95, this event is FREE for those over 50 on Thursday, June 18. Sponsored by Lifestyles After 50, this ultimate senior

celebration features up close discussions with esteemed veterans, live music and swing dance lessons. Plan to stay for the $5 lunch special.

All the favorites from the Fun Fest experience will be back including DJ Denise Looney, Bingo and Prize-aPalooza featuring a $100 giveaway. Our exhibitors will provide valuable health screenings and the latest information on travel, finance and home improvement.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, June 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Armed Forces History Museum. Conveniently located just off Ulmerton Road at 2050 34th Way N., Largo, inside the industrial park.

For more information, call Lifestyles After 50 at 813-653-1988 or the Armed Forces Museum at 727-539-8371.

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Building The Million Dollar Man

By Tracie Lukens “We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better, stronger, faster.” he infamous quote from the Six Million Dollar Man is true now more than ever. Advances in research, technology and practice have brought medical innovations that were once thought to be science fiction into the realm of possibility. Here’s a sneak peak at what’s in the works and what’s to come:

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Mind-Controlled Prosthetics Last year, Les Baugh, who lost both of his arms in an electrical accident 40 years ago, became the first shoulderlevel double amputee to wear and control two prosthetic arms by simply thinking about moving his limbs.

Before being fitted with the device, Baugh went through a surgical procedure called targeted muscle reeinnervation, which redirected nerves that once controlled his arm and hands to interact with the prosthetics.

With some computer training, Baugh is now able to perform a variety of simple tasks, showing promise that others may

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also be able to benefit from the technology in the future. (jhuapl.edu/prosthetics) Exoskeletons “Someday soon we may have simple, lightweight and relatively inexpensive exoskeletons to help us get around, especially if we’ve been slowed down by injury or aging,” said Dr. Steven Collins, a mechanical engineer and roboticist from Carnegie Mellon University.

Collins and several other scientists have been testing a lightweight lower-leg device that uses a spring and clutch system to augment the motion of calf muscles and the Achilles’ tendon, reducing the amount of energy it takes to walk or run by about 7 percent. It’s the equivalent of taking off a 10 pound backpack, one researcher commented. The streamlined, carbon-fiber device weighs about as much as a normal loafer and requires no batteries or other external power sources.

How’s that for putting a spring in your step? (April 1, 2015, in Nature) The Bionic Eye The “Argus II” is a device that can give rudimentary sight back to individuals who have lost their vision. A special camera built into a pair of sunglasses

transmits video information to implants in a patient’s retina. While the results aren’t as comprehensive as normal vision, the device can help patients regain some basic navigation of their environment, determine contrast and read very large print. (2-sight.com) On a side note, a company called Medella Health is developing smart contact lenses that can monitor glucose levels and transmit that information to a mobile phone, so patients can better manage their diabetes. (medella.ca) 3d Bioprinting This breakthrough is still in its early stages, and it’s sparked both controversy and potential. Taking a page from The Fifth Element, 3-D bioprinting company Organovo has developed a matrix for 3D printing organs and limbs that may one day be used for pharmaceutical testing or other applications. (organovo.com) Meanwhile, scientists at the University of Nottingham in England have developed a type of artificial bone, 3-D printed from a polymer and a gel-like substance known as alginate. Adult stem cells can then be cultivated on the bone and grown into various tissues and muscles. (sse.royalsociety.org/2015)

Super-Tools The Tricorder, an all-purpose diagnostic and medical tool conceived in the Star Trek TV show may not be far out of reach. The Qualcomm Foundation is currently sponsoring a contest called the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE—a global competition that will award $10 million to teams that develop a portable, consumer-friendly device capable of diagnosing a set of 15 conditions and capturing health metrics through non-invasive means. The goal of the competition is to make reliable health diagnoses available to consumers anytime, anywhere. (tricorder.xprize.org) And I can’t go without mentioning the Sniffphone, a concept device that uses breathalyzer technology as an “electric nose” to sniff out disease quickly, cheaply and non-invasively. Learn more at ats.org.

What’s next for medicine, and are we ready for it? Only time will tell...

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“Rumble Yell: Discovering America’s Biggest Bike Ride”

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The only problem was that Bruns was not a cyclist.

Bruns chronicles his ride in his hilarious new book, “Rumble Yell: Discovering America’s Biggest Bike Ride.” Through all the hardships of the ride, Bruns finds the most important lesson is that Americans are awesome.

To show his appreciation for our veterans, Bruns will donate 330 copies of Rumble Yell to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Health and Medical Guide The Future Of Health Care: Telemedicine Is Here I f you haven’t already experienced telemedicine, you may soon have the option. Technology is helping people connect with their physicians in new ways and from a distance, and interest is growing in updating state and federal policies to help make telemedicine available to more patients.

What is telemedicine?

Telemedicine most commonly refers to communication with or among a patient’s health care team via video connection, secure text messaging or another platform rather than in person. It can be used to schedule appointments, answer questions, handle routine checkups, allow physicians in different locations to consult about a patient’s case, collect vital signs or even to help examine and diagnose patients. To protect patient privacy, secure communication methods are used.

Telemedicine initially developed as a way to provide specialty care to rural patients whose local hospitals didn’t have specialists available. But since then, it’s expanded its reach.

Mayo Clinic views development of telemedicine as an important next step to improve health care access, quality and efficiency across the country.

“I think of telemedicine as using technology to meet the needs of patients where they are rather than making them come to where we are,” says Dr. Ommen, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist. “There are a lot of things we do in medicine that do not require face-to-face interactions, and we can use technology to meet those needs: prescription refills, or simply exchanging information about how it’s gone since your last visit, for example. A lot of that information can be exchanged electronically in a way that makes it much more convenient for the patient and for the doctor.”

What are some of the benefits?

Access to specialized care: For hospitals that don’t always have specialists like neurologists on hand in an emergency, telemedicine can substitute.

For example, Mayo Clinic developed a ‘telestroke’ robot that allows Mayo neurologists to perform live, real-time audiovisual consultations with patients and emergency medicine physicians at their hospital, allowing them to deliver fast and accurate diagnoses and treatment to stroke patients in time to halt or reverse potentially permanent damage.

Convenience: Personal mobility can be an issue, especially as we age. “For example, for someone with orthopedic problems, it’s not driving down the highway that’s a problem; it’s getting out to the car that’s even more of a hassle,” Dr. Ommen says.

“Telemedicine can also help people avoid having to take time off work or drive across a large metropolitan area to go to a doctor’s office. Everyone can benefit from getting more rapid access and more convenient access to their health care providers.”

Savings: Telemedicine is a win-win for medical professionals and patients when it comes to saving money and getting the most value from their time.

“Doctors right now spend a lot of time with patients who don’t need to be in the office,” says Dr. Ommen. “If we can change the way they interact with people who don’t need to be in the room, we can improve access for people who do.”

For patients, co-pays for a telemedicine service are usually cheaper than office visits, and it means less time in the waiting room and less gas money spent on transportation.

Prevention and Maintenance: Regular doctor/patient communication, especially combined with home monitoring devices, can reduce costly hospital stays.

“One of the leading reasons for readmission is chronic disease,” says Paula Guy, CEO of Global Partnership for TeleHealth and the Florida Partnership for TeleHealth. “When patients are sent home, it’s typically not with the kind of follow-up needed to keep them out of hospitals. Heart failure is a great example. Telemedicine allows the necessary follow-up and patient education opportunities for those who have been recently discharged. Patients can use simple technology to record heart rhythms and submit other patient biometrics.”

If preventive and maintenance treatment facilitated by telemedicine could reduce hospitalizations by 10 percent across the state, Florida would see more than $12 billion in annual cost savings for hospital charges, according to a recent report by Florida Tax Watch.

The future of health care Hospitals, universities, physicians and emergency care providers nationwide are already providing telemedicine services regularly, or planning to roll them out.

According to the American Telemedicine Association, there are approximately 200 telemedicine networks, with 3,500 service sites across the country.

However, Florida’s telemedicine services are limited for the time being, mostly due to funding and legislative hurdles. Florida is still working through law outlining how remote health care should be practiced, and telemedicine systems are only reimbursed by certain insurers, such as Medicaid.

Despite this, there are a few programs being implemented in Florida. Locally, All Children’s Hospital is connecting doctors to neonatal critical care units with high-res cameras to better diagnose potential illnesses in newborns. UF Health’s telemedicine services help certain patients with diabetes care and mental

health. Memorial Regional Hospital in south Florida has a “telehealth” program that provides recovering heart failure patients with a device that monitors vitals and streams real-time info to doctors, alerting them to any change in condition.

More widespread services will become available as demand from patients and health care agencies persuade more insurers to provide coverage. Check with your doctor to see if their practice offers telemedicine services.

Telemedicine you can use now There are some third party apps you can take advantage of no matter your state or coverage. Here are a couple: Doctor on Demand: The app offers 24-7 access to U.S.-licensed physicians specializing in internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, and more. A video chat session costs $40. (doctorondemand.com) HealthTap: This app connects you to at network of 69,000 doctors and specialists worldwide who can quickly answer your health questions—for free.

Doctors review each other’s answers for accuracy, so you can get a variety of opinions. Video chats and other options are available for a separate fee. (healthtap.com) (Information from Mayo Clinic, Florida Tax Watch and the Florida Partnership for Telehealth)

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12 Screenings Every 50+ Adult Should Have Y

our body is a finely tuned machine, and like any automobile, it needs regular tune-ups to keep it running efficiently. If one part is out of whack, it could leave you at risk of losing the freedom and mobility to do the things you love. Get your regularly scheduled maintenance so you can spend more time enjoying the ride. Here are the most important steps you can take:

Get the Screenings You Need

Get Preventive Medicines If You Need Them

baseline bone density test (DEXA scan), and ask your doctor if further screenings are required.

Supplements: Vitamin D, for example, promotes strong bones and a healthy immune system, which can help prevent falls and other mobility issues.

A low-dose aspirin regimen may help some patients prevent heart attacks.

Always consult your doctor before taking any vitamin or medication; they can help you decide if a preventive supplement is right for you.

Immunizations: • Get a flu shot every year.

• Get a shot for tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough. Get a tetanus booster if it’s been 10 years since your last shot.

• 60+: get a shot to prevent shingles.

• 65+: get a pneumonia shot.

Talk with your health care team about whether you need other vaccinations.

You can also find which ones you need by going to cdc.gov/vaccines.

8. Diabetes: Get screened for high blood sugar with a blood test every two years, especially if you have high blood pressure, are obese or have a family history of diabetes.

Diabetes can cause problems with your heart, brain, eyes, feet, kidneys, nerves and other body parts.

1. Annual Checkup: Go to the doctor 9. Overweight and Obesity:

when you’re not sick? Yes—it’s more important than you think. Regular health exams can help you stay on track and find problems before they start, saving you pain (and money!) down the road.

It also helps you build a health history your doctor can draw from as you age.

2. Dental: The American Dental Association recommends you check your chompers every six months, not just for cleaning, but also to detect and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

What’s going on inside your mouth is a good indicator of your overall heath.

3. Eyes: Ages 55 – 64 should have an eye exam every 1 to 3 years, or every 1 to 2 years if you’re 65 or older. Good vision means more indepedence when it comes to driving, reading and getting around, and regular exams will also help you catch and treat disabling eye conditions such as cataracts (a clouding of the eye lense), glaucoma (damage to the optic nerve), and macular degeneration (when images begin to appear blurry).

4. Hearing: Could you repeat that?

Hearing loss is more than just an inconvenience—it can lead to social isolation, loneliness and cognitive impairment if left untreated. At least one baseline test after the age of 40 is recommended, with further screenings if doctors advise it.

5. High Blood Cholesterol: Check regularly with a blood test. High blood cholesterol increases your chance of heart disease, stroke and poor circulation.

6. High Blood Pressure: This tune-up is a must every two years. High blood pressure can manifest without symptoms, but if left unchecked, it can cause strokes, heart attacks, kidney and eye problems.

7. Bone Density: This test determines the mineral and calcium content of your bones as well as your risk for osteoporosis (a condition where the bones become brittle and fragile). Post-menopausal women are expecially at risk. Women older than 65 and men older than 70 should have a Lifestyles After 50 • June 2015 • page 12

The best way to learn if you are overweight or obese is to find your body mass index (BMI). You can find it by entering your height and weight into a BMI calculator, like the one at nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/ obesity/BMI/bmicalc.htm.

A BMI between 18.5 and 25 indicates a normal weight. Persons with a BMI of 30 or higher may be obese. If you are obese, talk to your doctor about help changing your behaviors to lose weight. Overweight and obesity can lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

10. Cancer: The earlier you detect cancer, the better your chances of successful treatment and recovery. Screenings are especially recommended if you smoke, drink or have cancer in your family history.

Lung Cancer: Ask your doctor about getting screened if you are between the ages of 55 and 80, have a 30 pack-year smoking history, and smoke now or have quit within the past 15 years. (Your pack-year history is the number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day times the number of years you have smoked.)

Know that quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. Lung cancer can be detected with low-dose computed tomography (LCT). For LCT, you lie on a table while a large machine passes over you to scan your lungs.

Breast cancer: An annual mammogram is recommended for women over 40.

Colorectal cancer: Several different tests—for example, a stool test or a colonoscopy—can detect this cancer.

Your doctor or nurse can help you decide which is best for you. Starting at age 50, you should screen for this cancer every five or 10 years.

Cervical cancer: Women age 30 to 65 years should get a pap test every five years.

Prostate cancer: Men should have a baseline exam when they reach 40, with additional annual exams as recommended by their doctor.

Take Steps to Good Health

11. Depression: Your emotional health is as important as your physical health.

Talk to your doctor or nurse about being screened for depression, especially if during the last two weeks: • You have felt down, sad or hopeless.

• You have felt little interest or pleasure in doing things.

12. Viruses: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV).

Get screened one time for HCV if: • You were born between 1945 and 1965.

• You have ever injected drugs.

• You received a transfusion before 1992.

• If you currently are an injection drug user, you should be screened regularly.

HIV: Rates of STDs have doubled among 50- to 90-year-olds in the past decade. If you are sexually active, especially if you have multiple partners, get screened for HIV.

You know your body better than anyone else. Always tell your doctor or nurse about any changes in your health, and don’t be afraid to ask about any condition you are concerned about, not just the ones here. If you are wondering about diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease or skin cancer, for example, let them know.

Several of these preventive screenings are free with health insurance, and certain pharmacies, health centers and wellness fairs will also host free health screenings.

Be physically active and make healthy food choices. Learn how online at healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/ Category/nutrition-and-physical-activity.

Get to a healthy weight and stay there. Balance the calories you take in from food and drink with the calories you burn off by your activities.

Be tobacco free. For tips on how to quit, go to smokefree.gov. To talk to someone about how to quit, call the National Quitline: 1-800-QUITNOW (784-8669).

If you drink alcohol, have no more than two drinks per day if you are 65 or younger. If you are older than 65, have no more than one drink a day. A standard drink is one 12-ounce bottle of beer or wine cooler, one 5-ounce glass of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits.

For More Info on Good Health,

check out these websites: Healthfinder.gov: Guides and tools for healthy living, an encyclopedia of healthrelated topics, health news and more.

MedlinePlus.gov: Health information from government agencies and health organizations, including a medical encyclopedia and health tools.

Questions Are the Answer (ahrq.gov/ questionsaretheanswer): Get involved in your health care by asking questions, understanding your condition and learning about your options. (Info from ARHQ.gov)

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ife expectancy at birth reached an alltime record high of 78.8 years in 2012, according to data recently released by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics.

Researchers noted a significant reduction in mortality from 8 of 10 leading causes of death from 2011 to 2012. These include heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases and stroke.

“People are choosing healthier lifestyles. They are living longer as we do a better job preventing and properly

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managing chronic diseases,” says Daniel Neides, MD, MBA, Medical Director, Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute.

According to the data, women are still living longer than men. (81.2 years for females; 76.4 for males).

Even though these numbers show a positive trend, experts say there is still work to do. Small lifestyle changes like eating moderately, increasing exercise and quitting smoking can put you on the road to a long, healthy life. (Cleveland Clinic)

Dear Marci, my senior center gave me information about different services that can help seniors to save money, including ones relating to Medicare.

One discussed Medicare Savings Programs. What are Medicare Savings Programs? —Lori Dear Lori, Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) are assistance programs that help to pay certain Medicare costs for people with limited incomes. MSPs can help to pay your monthly Part B premium, and possibly other Medicare costs depending on your income.

To qualify for an MSP, you must meet certain income and asset guidelines in your state, and you must have Medicare Part A, the hospital insurance part of Medicare. If you do not already have Part A, you may still apply for an MSP if you qualify for the MSP that pays your Part A premium. To learn more about MSPs in your state and how to apply, contact your local Department of Social Services, or your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

If you have an MSP, you will also automatically get Extra Help, the federal program that helps to pay certain Part D prescription drug costs. —Marci Marci’s Medicare Answers is a service of the Medicare Rights Center (www.medicarerights.org), the nation’s largest independent source of information and assistance for people with Medicare.

Housing As Health Care: Small Changes at Home Give You More Savings, Freedom

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hat forces older Americans from their homes into assisted living or full time nursing facilities? It’s often the small things—like being able to move around the house safely, cook for oneself or keep up with hygiene—that prevent people from living independently.

Some researchers now believe that small changes in people’s living spaces and daily strategies can keep them out of nursing facilities for months or even years, saving families millions of dollars.

To prove that theory, a major research effort in the Baltimore, MD area called the CAPABLE project—which stands for Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders—sent out handymen, nurses and occupational therapists into the homes of hundreds of low-income seniors aging in place to see how far $4,000 can go in preserving people’s independence. The average cost of nursing home care in the U.S. is $6,700 a month, much of it paid through Medicaid, so even postponing a move to a nursing facility by just a few months can have a major impact.

CAPABLE nurses visited seniors’ homes to assess health risks, often finding

correctable problems such as someone taking all of his daily pills at once instead of throughout the day. Occupational therapists taught basic exercises to help maintain mobility. Handymen made up to $1,100 in home improvements, such as building ramps, raising toilet seats, installing shower seats and grab bars, making kitchen cabinets easier to reach and altering door frames to accommodate wheelchairs.

“We see housing as a part of health care,” says project leader Sarah Szanton, Ph.D., an associate professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. “What one can do is a function of where one lives, so the home is a place worthy of health-care investment.”

Szanton believes interventions like CAPABLE could reduce the likelihood of admission to a nursing facility for participants by 40 percent over a year. Time will tell as the study progresses and programs like CAPABLE are implemented in other cities.

A few simple home and behavior changes could mean months or years of freedom for older Americans who believed their only recourse was expensive nursing care.

(From the Aging Well Revolution by PBS, Next Avenue and The Scan Foundation)

Heart Health Starts With Family

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ne of the main reasons that people pursue heart healthy diets is so that they can be around as long as possible to enjoy their families. Therefore it makes perfect sense that the pursuit of heart healthy family activities should be at the top of everyone’s list of things to do.

Consider these four ideas.

1. Eat Together. Ever hear the saying “the family that dines together stays together?” It’s true. But these days, having dinner at home with the entire family seated together at the same time has become something of a novelty, a relic of a bygone era—all the more reason to make the preparation of the meal a fun group effort. Give the grandkids a chance to lend a helping hand, or see who can come up with the best tasting dish by using easy healthy recipes. By taking this approach you not only make it a health experience for yourself, but you might even impart some life-altering healthy eating tips to your kids or grandkids in the process.

What could be better than that?

of situation that may foster aggressive competition. Remember, you’re not out to beat one another—you’re out to have fun activities with kids and to get your heart pumping at the same time.

4. Take On a Family Project. Does your deck need rebuilding? What about that living room—have you been thinking about repainting it? You could take the path of least resistance (and the more expensive path) by hiring a professional to do it, or you could turn it into a family project that will accomplish three important things: it’ll teach your kids and grandkids how to be handy; it’ll keep the blood flowing and the heart pumping; and it’ll give everyone a sense of unity and accomplishment. In the end, there are few things better than that.

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2. Take Family Walks. Walking is the original exercise, next to running—but even the most die-hard exercise enthusiast will probably agree that a family walk will be more conducive to “fun” than a family run would be. Mix up your family walks by going to different locations and enjoying the scenery.

Check out nearby hiking trails, or even head into the city for an afternoon of ambulatory sightseeing.

3. Play Family Sports. While starting your own flag football team may be something reserved for larger families, you can still have fun bending and breaking traditional sports rules to suit the number of people in your family.

The trick is to inject fun into the physical proceedings, and to steer clear of any type Lifestyles After 50 • June 2015 • page 15

Stem Cells: Helping Veterans Fight Lung Disease

By David Ebner, Staff Writer

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s they stormed Omaha Beach in Normandy, they weren’t thinking about their health. When they enlisted, they weren’t looking for a job; they were answering a call. Holidays like Memorial Day and the Fourth of July are designed to remember those that answered this call. These sacrifices are well known among military families. The hope is that veterans, who made such great sacrifices, receive a high level of care when they return home. However, many are seeing their health decline faster than their medical care can keep up.

Among the health conditions affecting veterans, lung diseases like COPD are very prominent.

A study conducted by the Veterans Administration (VA) found that COPD is more prevalent with veterans than civilians. Those that served recently were regularly subjected to air pollution from burn pits and exploded IEDs. Others, like those that served during Vietnam, faced airborne chemical pollutants like Agent Orange. Given the limited resources

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According to the VA, 14 percent of veterans who were deployed develop some sort of lung condition.

available to veterans, many have elected to receive alternative treatment options outside of their VA coverage for their lung disease. Some veterans have found that the best option may lie in a new

elective treatment in the form of stem cell therapy.

Stem cells are present in all of our bodies, functioning as our body’s repair system. They naturally respond to injury

or illness; however, stem cells don’t move quickly, hence our bodies don’t instantly heal when we get sick. Stem cell therapy can expedite this natural healing process.

A clinic in the United States offers such a treatment. The Lung Institute (lunginstitute.com) claims to have performed over 800 treatments since their inception two years ago. Their physicians extract stem cells through a minimally invasive procedure, process them and reintroduce them to the lungs. The result is healthier tissue growing in place of damaged tissue, and although this doesn’t cure the disease, it slows lung degeneration and brings a normal life back within reach.

Help does not mean that you have failed; it means that you’re not alone. Help is what veterans deserve whether they would admit it or not.

Just like most served because they feel it’s their duty, I feel it is my duty to serve veterans when they come home.

We can help by providing solutions to their problems, and for those struggling to breathe because of their lung disease, stem cells may be the answer.

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Can Men Get Breast Cancer?

By Fred Cicetti [This is the second installment of a three-part series on breast cancer.] ale breast cancer? Men do have breast cells that can become cancerous. The disease is uncommon in men. It represents only 1% of all breast cancers.

Because of its rarity, many men aren’t aware it exists. And that’s a problem.

For unknown reasons, the incidence of male breast cancer has been increasing. About 2,000 men in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer annually.

The most common symptom of male breast cancer is the same as it is for women—a lump. Other signs include: skin dimpling, a new indentation of the nipple, redness or scaling of breast skin, a clear or bloody discharge from the nipple. Some risk factors for male breast cancer are: Age. The average age for a man diagnosed with breast cancer is 67.

Family. About 20 percent of men with breast cancer are related to someone with the disease.

Genes. About 7 percent of breast cancers in men are inherited.

Radiation. There’s a higher risk to men who underwent chest radiation treatments when they were younger.

Klinefelter Syndrome. Men with this syndrome make lower levels of male hormones—androgens—and more female hormones. This can cause gynecomastia, benign breast enlargement. Men with this condition may be at greater risk of breast cancer. Many medicines used to treat ulcers, high blood pressure and heart failure can cause gynecomastia, too.

Estrogen. The risk is small for men who take estrogen—the main female hormone. Estrogen drugs may be used to treat prostate cancer.

Liver disease. This can increase your risk of gynecomastia and breast cancer.

Obesity. Fat cells convert androgens into estrogen.

Alcohol. Drinking alcohol raises the odds that a man will develop breast cancer. The risk increases with the amount of alcohol consumed.

If a man has a family history of the disease, he should consult a doctor about regular testing.

If you would like to ask a question, write to fred@healthygeezer.com. All Rights Reserved © 2015 by Fred Cicetti.

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People who hold off smoking for even 36 hours can see an improvement.

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ne third of men aged 50 to 64 suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED), according to University of Chicago researchers. While the condition is fairly common, it isn’t inevitable, and there are ways you can treat ED without medication.

Here are six tips from Jason Kovac, M.D., a specialist in Sexual Medicine from the Institute of Men’s Health at Urology of Indiana: 1. Stick to a sex-healthy diet. What are some good foods to eat? Leafy green vegetables are great, and beet juice is high in nitrates which help dilate vessels. Flavonoids in dark chocolate have been shown to increase circulation.

Also zinc, commonly found in oysters (also an aphrodisiac), can contribute to healthy erectile function.

3. Don’t stress. Anxiety can promote erectile disfunction, and ED can lead to further stress, becoming a vicious cycle.

Improving erectile function can take stress away, which can then be a positive cycle for the patient and the partner.

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This month, we’re giving away a MagnaReady men’s dress shirt, size medium, blue-striped (Value: $64.95).

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VETERANS CORNER

Patriot’s Point Full of Memories and Education

By Janice Doyle

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ary and I stepped under a sign that read “U.S. Naval Support Base Somewhere Vietnam” and suddenly looked overhead to see where the helicopters were. We could hear them plainly. Then we realized what we were hearing were the realistic sound effects of the Vietnam War experience, Patriots Point in Charleston, South Carolina.

U.S. Naval Support Base Exhibit

Under the beautiful Ravenel Bridge, Patriot’s Point is home to several ways to experience military men and their surroundings. We started with the Vietnam exhibit where a boardwalk led us among sandbagged bunkers, helicopters we could climb into, a mess tent, a medical tent, a tower, a tank— and always the sounds of war.

Anchored nearby are the USS Yorktown, the USS Laffey and the USS Clamagore, each ready for visitors.

Patriots Point continues to grow.

Fort Sumter tour boats embark here.

Huge celebrations are held on patriotic holidays, with military reenactments and weapons demonstrations. All ages enjoy the freedom to explore.

a submarine tour—spend a few hours here to better understand.

Although today’s carriers are much larger, the Yorktown is a manageable museum to see life aboard ship. Almost the entire ship is available for viewing, and below decks gives a great look at life at sea during World War II. The flight deck and hangar deck are filled with displays of planes from WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Also on display are the two space capsules recovered by the Yorktown—a Mercury 7 capsule and the Apollo 8 command module. And there are several museums onboard, including the Medal of Honor museum.

Below decks you can see all the key parts of the ship.

An elevator is available, and a restaurant on board means you don’t have to leave the area for lunch.

Got grandkids along? They’d love the flight simulator. Next door are a destroyer and a submarine which make for more interesting tours.

Covering the more recent military past is the unusual Cold War Memorial which remembers the decades of the cold war in the silent service. This period of military history loomed very large in Charleston when it was the main port for Polaris Missile submarines and the Naval Weapons Station.

The docents at Patriots Point exhibits are veteran volunteers. We enjoyed our contact with each one. They will talk as much as you want them to, or just quietly stand with a fellow veteran who recalls times and places of his or her own.

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As we stood looking at planes on the deck of the Yorktown, an older man nearby struck up a conversation. I said, “Were you on this ship?” He laughed and said, “Yes, and when I was on her, I did everything I could to get off. Now I make every opportunity to come back and spend time with her.”

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The Players Brings Your Favorite Performing Icons To Life This June

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rom June 11 – 21, The Players turns up the heat with the beginning of their Summer Sizzler Series starting with the original revue “Icons.”

Written by The Players’ very own Jeffery Kin and Berry Ayers, this exciting musical revue will highlight the iconic songs and sketches from some of the most fascinating icons of our generation.

The cast will pay tribute to vocalists like Bette Midler, Frank Sinatra and Janis Joplin, as well as personalities like Mae West, Dick Clark, Lucille Ball, Shirley Temple and more!

You will fall in love with this fresh look at some of your favorites! From TV, film and music icons to Broadway

and Country icons, this cavalcade of A-list legends will take you back with musical performances, comedy, jingles and skits. “Icons” shows June 11 – 13 and 18 – 20 at 7:30 p.m. and June 14 and 21 matinees at 2 p.m.

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That’s a ticket for three great summer shows (“Icons,” “I Hate Hamlet,” and “Master Class”) and $30 worth of great food for $45! It’s a no-brainer, really. For tickets and more info, visit www.theplayers.org or call 941-365-2494.

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4 through Sunday, On MainStage the A scene from last year’s sold out June 7, Loveland classic Stephen Loveland Follies.

Center and Venice Schwartz musical Theatre celebrate their 20th anniversary “Godspell” runs July 23 – August 9. of partnership with the new musical Across the hall, the Pinkerton will once variety show, “Something Wonderful.” again be transformed into “Pinky’s You’ll be delighted by the talent of adult Cabaret” for the 3rd Annual Summer theatre students from Loveland Center Cabaret Festival. The area’s hottest as they put on what their director and talent will entertain you with a variety playwright Rebecca Holahan calls, “the of music and comedy in a nightclub best show in town!” setting. It’s cabaret in its purest form!

Summer is also the time for theatre July 9 – August 30. camp for students through 12th grade.

Details about shows and educational The first round of camps begins June 1. opportunities can be found at Hurry! Space might still be available for www.venicestage.com or by calling your kids or grandkids. For you, there 941-488-1115. See you this summer at are a variety of adult theatre classes Venice Theatre!

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TRAVEL

America’s Cowboy Culture Is Alive and Well

By Janice Doyle

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hose of us “of a certain age” grew up with cowboys in our living rooms via the TV. John Wayne was part of our common cultural literacy. Our country’s history was peppered with stories of cowboys, ranchers and Western settlers.

Every major city out West now hosts a huge annual rodeo event, but here are some ways to enjoy cowboy culture for the next 12 months. Add them to your bucket list, follow them on social media and pull on some jeans and boots for a fun time.

Horseback riding in Bandara County, Texas

July 15 – 26 Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has been named one of America’s Top 10 Summer Events to attend. It’s the Daddy of ‘em all (since 1897) and now lasts 10 days. It’s the world’s largest outdoor rodeo and Western celebration. Historic re-enactments, Old Frontier Village, living history areas, pony races, cowboy culture, rodeos, roasted buffalo meals, races, up-to-date demonstrations and horses—lots of horses. (cheyenne.org)

August 13 – 16 “Keepin’ It Cowboy” is the theme for the annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Western Music Rendezvous (13 – 16) in Lewistown, Montana. It’s a good reason to head to Big Sky Country. (lewistownevents.com) September 25 – 26 Keep it Cowboy right here in Florida at the Florida Ranch Rodeo State Finals and Heritage Festival at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee. (rodeosusa.com/ rodeos/florida)

October Oklahoma City is home to the Western Cowboy Museum, which covers every aspect of cowboy life and Western heritage. John Wayne features big here in painting and sculpture. There’s the TV show “Gunsmoke” display, and in the lobby is “The End of the Trail” sculpture.

Much more: Remington bronzes, a Western town, display of blue coat army items, Western movie galleries and the large rodeo displays. Worth the trip! (nationalcowboymuseum.org) November 12 – 14 The Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo is in Davie, Florida. This sanctioned rodeo event also features Western entertainment and top cowboy and cowgirl competition.

December 3 – 12 Cowboy Christmas Shopping Event at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

First things first, you have to look like a cowboy by getting some authentic gear—oh, and hang out with cowboys in the dancehalls, dude ranches and rodeos in Vegas. This sale features 400+ vendors selling boots to bedroom furniture and everything cowboy in between. (Free admission.) (nfrexperience.com)

January 25 – 30 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada celebrates ranching and the rural West. Thousands come to share the lifestyle as well as the poetry, music and stories of the cowboy and Western lifestyle. Learn traditional skills, dance the two-step, enjoy the Western Folklife Center. (westernfolklife.org/events)

April Take a dude ranch vacation in the Hill Country of Bandera County, Texas, the self-proclaimed Cowboy Capital of the World. Horseback riding, trail rides, chuckwagon meals and honkytonk music. Pick from many lodging options to suit your cowboy needs. (banderacowboycapital.com)

Here in Florida, Jan. 24 – 30 is the Great Florida Cattle Drive—500 head of cattle. 50 miles, lots of wagons. Eat your meals from the chuck wagon as you help deliver the herd home to the Silver Silver Spurs Arena and Rodeo Grounds in Kenansville. Be a part or be an observer along the way. (floridacattlemen.org)

May Traveling in the Midwest? Visit John Wayne’s birthplace in Winterset, Iowa. An impressive collection of memorabilia from his movies that over a million people have visited. (johnwaynebirthplace.museum)

February Go West to Los Angeles and see the Gene Autry Museum near Griffith Park. Large and fun to visit. Gun collection, saddles to clothing displays, paintings, sculptures, Western/native artifacts. Great photo ops to make you look like you’re in the cowboy movies! Big permanent exhibit dedicated to the Westerns in music, TV and film. (Seniors under $10 admission.) (geneautry.com/museum) March Visit Westgate River Ranch just east of Lake Wales, Florida, where relaxing is every day and every Saturday night is rodeo night. (westgatedestinations.com/ florida/lake-wales)

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Cowboy Church—finish your cowboy year by finding a cowboy church while you’re traveling. Several groups provide websites—AFCC, for example (American Fellowship of Cowboy Churches). Put on your jeans and boots and head on in for worship. (americanfcc.org) Lifestyles After 50 • June 2015 • page 25

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Try an Argentine Twist: Argentinians typically serve grilled meats with Chimichurri, a bright green sauce made from chopped fresh parsley, garlic and olive oil. Serve as a condiment for grilled burgers.

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The Best of the Brews

By Tracie Lukens

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f you’re on a quest for beer excellence, you don’t have to look too far. From smooth, kick-backon-the-porch ales to exotic flavors, Bradenton’s breweries have a lot to offer. Here are two of our favorites:

Motorworks Brewery Bradenton

Highlights: This beast of a brewery was built in an old 1920’s automobile dealership, which inspired the name.

27,000+ square feet house their fullproduction brewery and taproom, with a generous patio and beer garden outside for hosting live music and other events. With twelve house brews (plus seasonal extras) and a host of offerings on tap, you won’t run out of things to try anytime soon.

Try: Motorworks V Twin Amber Lager. A light, slightly creamy beer with a toasted munich malt aroma and a moderate, but firm, hop bitterness to balance out the rich Vienna malt taste.

Location: 1014 9th Street West, Bradenton. 941-567-6218

2496 Sylvia Lane, Venice, FL 34292 Darwin’s Brewing Company Bradenton

Highlights: Darwin Brewing Company breaks the mold by infusing their artisan ales and lagers with the flavors and spices of South America’s Andean and Amazonian Regions. Try pairing them with their Peruvian cuisine!

Location: 803 17th Avenue West, Bradenton. 941-747-1970

Try: Their award-winning Charapa Spiced Porter blends the flavors of Amazonian aji charapita peppers, annatto, Florida orange blossom honey and Amazonian cacao.

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BRIDGE BITES

That Sinking Feeling

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he auction has not been recorded for posterity, but we can say that N-S must have bid quite superbly in order to reach the excellent contract of 7♠.

“Nicely bid, Partner! A cold grand slam with only 28 combined HCP!” enthused Declarer when Dummy was tabled after the opening lead of the ♦K. Declarer was quite right, the slam was cold, but not the way that he played it. Of course, you can do better. How do you propose to make 13 tricks?

Declarer didn’t bother to count his tricks, perhaps feeling that it would have been rather unsporting to waste time when he had so many trumps and Club winners. At Trick 2, he played a trump to Dummy’s Ace and, when East showed out, Declarer paused for thought (one trick too late!) It was then that he got that awful sinking feeling in the pit of his stomach, realizing that he could no

longer get two ruffs in Dummy because of the shortage of entries back to his hand. Getting only one ruff would leave him a trick short, so he tried to set up the Clubs, but that lifeline failed him when the suit was 4 – 1. Down one!

“Rotten luck,” sympathized North, in soothing tones. “If Spades or Clubs had broken reasonably you would have made your slam.” What North politely refrained from saying was “Why on earth didn’t you win the opening Diamond lead, cash the Hearts (pitching Diamonds), ruff a Diamond high, get back to hand with a trump, ruff a Heart high, cross back with another trump, and draw the last trump?”

Visit acbl.org for more about the fascinating game of bridge or email marketing@acbl.org. To find a bridge club in Florida, go to district9acbl.org /D9Clubsmap.htm. Bridge article provided courtesy of St. Petersburg Bridge Club: stpetebridge.org.

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beaches for seashells and sea turtle nest sites, explore the rich archaeology and paleontology and the various unique habitats and rare species of the only tropical zone in the continental United States.

Prices start at $1,149 per adult; grandchildren are $699. 5 nights of accommodations, 13 meals and all activities are included.

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June calls for self-assertion from the Twins. You have to formulate your own methods to attain your targets in life.

You have to bulldoze all obstructions and move forward. You are the best judge of your heart’s desires and goals.

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Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Your focus will deviate from career and profession to family and personal matters.

Relationships with friends and loved ones might need a little bit of diplomacy.

Your personal ambitions and aggression will dominate in June 2015. You can dictate the path of your progress. Others will end up following you and help you achieve your objectives. (sunsigns.org) For more horoscopes, visit our website at www.lifestylesafter50.com.

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Cat Depot Kid’s Critter Camp

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our kids, or grandkids, will love Cat Depot’s Critter Camp with sessions in June and July. Fun and interactive fiveday camp sessions will be held in the Cat Depot Education & Activity Center. Camp highlights include cats, dogs, horses and other furry, feathered and four-footed friends, animal themed crafts and activities, snacks, and quality hands-on time each camp day with adoptable cats and kittens.

Camp is half-day Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $150 per child, per session with a 10

percent sibling discount when enrolled in the same session. Includes Critter Camp T-shirt and snacks.

Cat Depot Critter Camp sessions: June 15 – 19, 8 – 10 year olds June 22 – 26, 11 – 12 year olds July 6 – 10, 13 – 14 year olds

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Call Lena Hernandez, Volunteer Coordinator, for more information and to register, call 941-366-2404, or go to www.catdepot.org to register online.

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