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5 tips to help savvy Latina moms raise financially smart kids (BPT) - Latina moms juggle many priorities. You are entrepreneurs growing businesses, community leaders advocating for change, and still caring for children, parents and spouses who all rely on you for guidance and support. As part of this role you also need to make sure your children are embracing their culture, exploring new opportunities, and preparing for their future.

Nowhere is this commitment to family more evident than in attitudes about financial education for your children.

Recently, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) commissioned the 2013 MassMutual State of the American Family Study, conducted by Forbes Consulting Group, LLC., on the State of the American Family and found that nearly three out of four Hispanics say that, when making financial decisions, they consider what would be best for their family - more than most other groups.

MassMutual’s survey proved that you focus a great deal of your attention and time toward improving the financial future of your family and setting children up for financial success. Nearly half of survey respondents reported to be

actively involved in educating their children about money and investing. But if you’re like many parents, you might not know where to start. For many, discussions about finances and insurance were not dinner table conversations. However, you can make a difference in the life of your children today and tomorrow.

Consider these five tips to teach your children the value of planning and saving for the future: 1. Talk about it: Start having conversations at an early age. It’s never too early to start talking about money and it’s not a one-time conversation. Establishing the basics of saving and smart spending can help prepare your youngster for proper money management in the future.

2. Involve them: Involve your children in everyday financial tasks like grocery shopping, clipping coupons, and paying bills. Doing activities together provides an opportunity to impart lessons about saving and planning.

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The secret to Mother’s Day gifting success: Give time, not stuff (BPT) - She nursed you through countless cases of childhood sniffles, taught you to tie your shoes and make a mean omelet, and she’s still your go-to source for good advice and your favorite home-baked cookies.

Are you really going to just give Mom a pair of socks and some flowers for Mother’s Day? You can do better than that.

In the tradition of a current pop-culture meme, here’s a “give this, not that” list of Mother’s Day ideas: Give: Your time. Last year, 44 percent of mothers surveyed by online deal site PriceGrabber said they wanted quality time with their family for Mother’s Day. Whether your family includes adult children who live and work far from their childhood home (and Mom) or a busy family with young children, it can be hard to find time to spend with each other on a regular basis. On Mother’s Day, make

a point of devoting the day to Mom. Whatever you choose to do together - dine out, visit a botanical garden or just hang out at home - you’ll be giving her the gift she wants most: time with you.

Don’t give: Stuff. There’s a difference between a thoughtful gift that has meaning to the recipient, and something clearly bought out of desperation just so the giver has something to hand over on Mother’s Day. Moms know the difference.

Things like cowboy boots, sunglasses and even designer purses were among the items mothers said they didn’t want in a survey

by Ebates. Don’t wait until the last minute to buy something she may not want. Put some thought into the gift a week or two before the big day so you can be sure you’re giving her something she really wants, like a piece of unique jewelry, her favorite bath products, or an attractive scarf.

Give: A great meal out. It’s

easy to understand why dining out was on the list of mostwanted gifts for mothers in every geographic area surveyed by Ebates. What could make Mom happier than enjoying a great meal with her family? Not having to cook it herself or clean up afterwards! Taking Mom out for a meal is a time-honored Mother’s Day tradition and restaurants can be busy on the first Sunday of May. In fact, Chris Ciavarra, senior vice president of marketing for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, reports that Mother’s Day is one of the busiest days of the year for their restaurant locations across the country. When choosing a place to take Mom, look for a place that will please her palate with familiar flavors, good food and the kind of warm, comforting ambience she creates in her own dining room or kitchen. Familystyle restaurants like Cracker Barrel are a good choice for Mother’s Day because there’s something on the menu for eve-

ryone. Plus, when Mom’s done with her meal, she can pick out the perfect gift from the store’s collection of nostalgic items.

Don’t give: Practical kitchen items. No matter how much Mom says she wants a new electric can opener or how much she needs a new set of pots and pans, don’t give these items on Mother’s Day. Moms are more than just the sum of the time they spend in the kitchen. If she really needs and wants those things, why not give them to her at some other time of year, for no other reason than she’s a great mother? Or, if you must give something kitchen-related for Mother’s Day, consider something that’s pretty and fun, too, like decorative serveware.

Buy from a store that offers free gift wrapping services - like Cracker Barrel - and it’s even easier to give a good-looking gift.

Give: Gift cards. A gift card to her favorite store was another popular selection of moms surveyed by Ebates. But don’t think

giving her a gift card is all you have to do. Research to find just the right card for her, and then offer to accompany her on a shopping excursion to her favorite store. That way, you’ll be giving her two things she wants most - a gift card and time spent with you.

Don’t give: Technology. Do you really want to give Mom a smartphone that will be obsolete by next Mother’s Day? Or a tablet so complicated she’ll never figure out how to use it on her own? If your mother’s digitally inclined, chances are she already has the tech she needs and wants. And if she doesn’t, trying to choose it for her can be like trying to pick a pet for someone else - never a good idea. Instead, keep gift items simple, personal and nostalgic.

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When Irving Sirotkin had trouble watching his 60 inch television and seeing the numbers on his new I-Phone 6 Plus earlier this year, he began to worry.

With his eyesight already suffering from macular degeneration (“legally blind”) in his right eye, which required cataract surgery back in 2005, this vibrant and busy Hallandale Beach resident was now having trouble with his left eye, and that was alarming.

Having spent most of his life, working in the dry cleaning and plastics business in his native New York, Sirotkin had worn glasses since the age of 8, depending on his eyes to see things such as hard to remove stains. While that is nothing new to most, this story doesn’t end there.

Proving it’s never too late to worry about seeing clearly, and those little things that many take for granted, Sirotkin is indeed not your average patient. This September, he will turn 100!

Sirotkin’s life has been one that truly defines the zest for living and taking full advantage of having the best of all worlds.

Moving to south Florida back in 1986, he spent six years commuting back and forth to New York - every weekend. That stopped back in 1992.

His wife had fallen in love with everything about South Florida, and while it became tedious to travel back and forth, he did to keep everyone happy.

This Army veteran had always battled poor eye sight, but when things began to go downhill in 2005, he discovered Dr. Stanley Braverman, and that’s where things began to change.

“I remember attending a seminar that Dr. Braverman had been a part of some 25 years ago when he first started,” Sirotkin recalled. “That was something that really changed my life.”

While the sight in his right eye had deteriorated, Sirotkin underwent his first surgery, which helped him continue to live a more productive life.

Over the next 10 years, things began to get worse in his left eye, and that’s when he and Dr. Braverman decided that another cataract surgery was needed. It had gotten to the point where his nurse, Stephanie Grobstein, noticed that he was having trouble seeing anything at all. That included the little things that many of us take for granted.

“We would sit in front of that large TV and he really couldn’t see very well at all,” Grobstein said. “Having been with him for

10 years and watching how he so much enjoyed life, the procedure was really something that he had to get done.”

Because he has maintained a friendship with Dr. Braverman and the staff at Braverman Eye Center in Hallandale Beach through the years, the January surgery was another life changer for a man who has experienced so much over the past 99 years. Remember, this is someone who walks a half hour every day, reads and watches a lot of TV. “The funny thing about the surgery is that when Irving had it done and came home, he looked at my face and said, I can see you,” Grobstein laughed. “He also was extremely happy to once again watch his TV.” The cataract surgery has made a difference, and while turning 100 later this year is important, it’s not as vital as being able to see and living a quality life. That was taken care of a few months ago.

Sirotkin’s doctor/patient relationship with Dr. Braverman has been important to him. Having someone you can trust with your life has been one less thing to worry about.

“I cannot say enough about Dr. Braverman and his great staff,” Sirotkin said. “They have made every visit an experience to remember, and I believe everyone of his patients feel the same way.”

No matter if you are 49 or 99, it is indeed never too late to enjoy life, and that is what Irving Sirotkin tells everyone who will listen!

What Are Cataracts A cataract is formed when the natural lens of the eye, responsible for focusing light and producing sharp images, becomes cloudy and hardens, resulting in a loss of visual function. The lens of the eye is clear at birth but is one of the first parts of the body to show the effects of aging. A cataract is painless and usually develops gradually over several months or years. The onset of a cataract in one or both eyes may cause decreased night vision, impaired depth perception, and increased color distortion.

Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss among adults age 55 and older. In fact, poor vision from cataracts affects 60 percent of all adults over age 60. However, cataracts also can result from injury, heredity, or medications, so they can affect people of all ages.

Understanding that no two conditions

Irving Sirotkin, left, has been a longtime patient of Dr. Stanley Braverman, who recently performed Cataract surgery on his left eye. or patients are the same, Dr. Braverman analyzes the patient’s symptoms, performs a comprehensive eye exam, and may test for glare disability and contrast sensitivity before making a diagnosis. The final decision to proceed with the surgery belongs to the patient.

Your optometrist or Dr. Braverman may prescribe glasses, medication or surgery depending on your symptoms, complaints and age. Usually surgery will not be recommended until glasses no longer work to make you visually happy. In the case of clear lensectomy surgery, the patient cosmetically wants to get rid of their glasses, but they are out of the LASIK treatment range.

Cataract Surgery: What To Expect Thanks to new advancements, this is a great time to have cataract surgery.

Your eye is like a camera. It has photographic paper (the retina), and a camera lens. Two excellent options exist for cataract surgery. The choice is yours.

Traditional Cataract Surgery is the

removal of your cloudy natural camera lens, which is usually dissolved using high frequency ultrasound through a small (less than 3 millimeter) opening. If your eye qualifies, the second option, Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery can now be done using state of the art Femtosecond Laser technology to assist with parts of the cataract surgical procedure, including softening up the cloudy camera lens. This reduces the amount of high frequency ultrasound needed. Laser assisted cataract surgery takes a delicate procedure and refines it even more, so that the surgical precision is unparalleled. The computer-guided accuracy of the laser complements your doctor’s skills with today’s latest techneology. An artificial man made lens is then placed inside the eye where the cloudy lens used to be.

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This one is the most frequently asked questions I am asked: Why should I go through an agency when I can hire my own aide and pay less per hour?

Remember the age-old adage “You get what you pay for”? You may pay less for your aide hourly, but when you hire independently, do you really know what you are getting yourself into?

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BRAVERMAN Continued From Pg 10 with a standard basic lens. After the surgery, eye drops are given to the patient to aid in the healing of the eye, which takes a few months, but the patient is able to return to normal activity almost immediately after surgery and usually sees well within just days. If the eye is otherwise healthy, cataract surgery is successful in more than 98% of patients and they enjoy improved vision after the procedure.

Cataract surgery continues to improve.

Recent developments include no-stitch surgery, topical anesthesia, surgical correction of astigmatism, new upgraded premium lens designs, Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery, and Dr. Braverman’s newly trademarked LACE™ procedure. The LACE™ procedure, if you are deemed a candidate, can nearly always guarantee that the patient will need no glasses for distance vision, and no glasses for distance or near vision if a multifocal lens implant is used. At the Braverman Eye Center, we are proud to offer the advanced VICTUS™ femtosecond laser system, for unsurpassed Femtosecond Laser Assisted cataract surgery performance!

About Dr. Stanley Braverman Dr. Stanley Braverman is a Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine and the Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital/ Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He is also an Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor at the Nova Southeastern School of Optometry.

In addition to treating patients, Dr. Braverman, a board certified ophthalmologist, has been a medical researcher, and is the inventor of several eye surgical instruments, and author of many articles for medical journals.

Dr. Braverman’s newly trademarked LACE™ procedure (Laser Assisted Cataract

Extraction) provides the best possible cataract surgical results. He has lectured at professional meetings about upgraded lens implants, advanced cataract surgery and LASIK, both nationally and internationally. He has recently been recognized by Newsweek Magazine as one of the Fifteen Leaders in Laser Eye Surgery in 2011, and recently co-authored a book on Z-Lasik that is being distributed internationally.

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An initial cataract or LASIK consultation can be scheduled by calling the Braverman Eye Center at: (954) 458-2112 or (305) 374-8694. For additional information please contact Regina Vasquez, Surgery Coordinator for cataract surgery, or Rosemary Hartford, LASIK Coordinator for LASIK surgery, or visit the Braverman Eye Center website at www.bravermaneyecenter.com where you can watch a video of cataract or LASIK surgery and learn more about all of the latest advances in cataract surgery and upgraded lens implants, as well as LASIK Surgery, including Near-Far Multifocal PresbyLASIK, for patients over 40 years old who require glasses for both distance and near vision.

In addition to Dr. Stanley Braverman, a Refractive Cataract and LASIK Laser Vision Correction surgeon, your other sub-specialty eye care needs can also be evaluated and treated. On staff at the Braverman Eye Center are Rashid Taher MD FACS and Tirso Lara MD FACS, VitreoRetinal surgeons; Andre Sarraga MD FACS, Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon; Aarup Kubal MD FACS, Complex Glaucoma Specialist; Jesse Pelletier MD, FACS, Corneal Surgeon; and, Eric Ciliberti MD, NeuroOphthalmologist; Ryan Y. Hargreaves OD and Ayesha Bukhari-Khan OD. All subspecialist surgeons at the Braverman Eye Center are Board Certified.

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If you would like to submit an announcement for our Community Calendar in the paper – or online, where you are guaranteed placement weekly, please send it to: Larry Blustein, Community Calendar Editor, 305 N.W. 10th Terrace, Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009; Fax: 954 458-0765 or via e-mail to: AventuraDigest@Hotmail.com. For a complete listing of all Community Calendar items, please check our website at: www.southfloridasuntimes.com. Also follow us on Twitter @sfsuntimes.

• Women’s Social Club 60 years & over.

Join us for monthly luncheons & visit places of interest. No Dues No Officers.

Call Eileen 305-933-6766.

• Painting With Sandi - Every Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - New demo every week, fun & easy! Hlwd Bch Comm & Culture Ctr 1301 S. Ocn Dr. (A1A). Just South of Hlwd Blvd, call: 305-978-6701.

• Business Networking Event sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Hollywood Monthly Event - Fourth Tuesday of every month: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (EDT), Orangebrook Golf and Country Club 400 Entrada Drive, Hollywood, FL 33021.

• Spanish lessons Tuesdays at Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center, located at 1301 S. Ocean Dr., Hollywood.

Basic Spanish 10:45 - 11:45 a.m., Intermediate Spanish, 11:45 - 12:45 p.m., $8.00 per class. (954) 921-3600.

• Aventura Hospital Volunteer Program Opportunities. If you are looking for a challenging volunteer position, Aventura Hospital has many to offer. Patient Escort, Surgical Waiting Room, Human Resources, Mail Room, Front Desk and Dietary. Volunteer Services 305 682-7395.

• Prostate Cancer Free Support group: Meets the fourth Sunday of every month at Biscayne Medical Arts Plaza, 21110 Biscayne Boulevard, Ground Floor, Aventura. The Biscayne Medical Arts Plaza is located directly across from the Best Buy store on Biscayne Boulevard on 211th Street. Parking is FREE in front of the building. There are highly informative presentations by professionals in this field and are held monthly. Tasty treats and fresh coffee are provided. Guests and spouses are always welcome.

• The Aventura/North Miami Beach Lions Club meets every Tuesday at 12 noon at: “Brio Restaurant in Hallandale Beach Village at Gulfstream Park, 600 Silk Run, Suite 1205, Hallandale Beach, 33009. Join us for food, fun, friendship and service to others. Carmen Gomez at: (954) 850-1407.

• Join us for Torah Study Mon & Thurs evenings, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (no charge) with Rabbi Goldsmith at Temple Shuva Israel, which is located at the Publix Shopping Center, next to the HSBC Bank, for more info, call: (305) 933-1177.

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• Overeaters Anonymous – Back on Track Club, 20377 NE 15th Court, NMB (Sheet Metal Union Building), 2nd floor.

Thursdays, 7:15 p.m. - 8:30 pm. Beginners meeting No dues, fees or weigh-ins.

Everyone welcome! Contact Dawn at: (305) 527-7118 or Marc at: (305) 527-6080.

• George Gershwin Lodge 196: Knights of Pythias has a new home in North Miami.

We are a non-profit fraternal organization and need new members. We now offer, free of charge, a grave site at a Miami Cemetery. All you have to do is join our Fraternal organization. We are wellknown for all the charity work we do.

Contact us at George Gershwin Lodge 196 Knights of Pythias: (954) 680-3412 or: (954) 326-6362.

• Weekly classes for men & women at Dovid Byrn Library - 2601 NE 211th Terr Highland Lakes, Mon. night ethics.

Mishna Ethics from Talmud & Kabbala Mondays: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Parsha Highlights, Kabbalistic, mystical insights to weekly Torah Portion, Wednesdays: 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Torah for tots, up to 5 year olds & parents, exciting, fun, educational! Tuesdays and Thursdays: 4:30 5:30 p.m. Call: (305) 770-1919.

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Broward Center To Host Four Time Tony Award Musical “Pippin” Starring Adrienne

By Eleanor Hannan - Aventura Digest

Pippin is Broadway’s high-flying, death defying hit musical. Full of extraordinary acrobatic, wonderous magical feats and soaring songs from the composer of Wicked.

Pippin will lift you up and leave you smiling. This unforgettable new production is the winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including including Best Musical Revival. Hailed as an eye popping, jaw -dropping

extravaganza, it’s unlike anything Broadway has ever seen. Experience for yourself, one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. This captivating new production features sizzling choregraphy in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking acrobatics.

Pippin is noted for its many Broadway standards including songs such as “Corner of the Sky,” “ Magic To Do,” “ Glory,”

“No Time at All,” “Morning Glow,” and “Love Song.”

Tickets are now on sale at the Broward Center for this magical, unforgettable new Pippin opening March 31, through April 12, 2015. Prices start at $34.75 and up, available at the box office located at 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. For more information call 9564-4620222.

Culture and experience the big travel opportunities of 2015 (BPT) - Feeling tired of the hustle and bustle of metropolitan meccas when on vacation? You’re not alone. Next year, travelers will choose smaller destinations and opportunities to immerse themselves in the local culture. As daily life is increasingly hectic, people will want to unplug and relax without the stressors of a big city.

In 2015, travelers will explore hidden gems across the country. Bing predicts that Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, both in Tennessee, and Savannah, Georgia, will be a few of the top travel destinations in 2015. The slower lifestyle people associate with the south may be a draw, as well as the unique cuisine and beautiful architecture. Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is best known as the home to Dollywood, yet offers so much more. Nestled in the Smoky Mountains, the mountain resort has a local population of just over 5,000, yet offers live music, comedy and dinner shows. Among larger cities, Bing predicts that Nashville and New Orleans will increase in popularity, as well.

Another top trend in 2015 will be a

growth in services and experiences that help people live like locals. Many travelers feel that more intimate lodging accommodations, restaurants and music venues provide a more authentic taste of the destination. Booking homes, or even just a room, through companies such as Airbnb or VRBO has replaced hotels for many travelers. Millions of guests book on Airbnb for their travels. Not only is it often more affordable, but it also lets them cook meals for themselves and get to know neighbors like a local resident.

Companies such as EatWith connect people with other travelers and locals who share a love for food. For a true taste of the city, visitors dine in a local’s personal home, meeting new people and dining on truly local cuisine. EatWith is already in 150 locations worldwide and is continuing to grow with pop-up diners in places ranging from Arizona to Kansas to California.

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Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach & Surfside have the remedy for the off season blues movies. Founders Park accommodates festival type lawn seating, so bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Alcoholic beverages and pets are not permitted.

• April 18 - Gates open at 7:15 PM. Movie starts at 8:15 PM. Parking is available at the Aventura Government Center parking garage.

Admission is FREE. “The Penguins of Madagascar” • May 9 - Gates open at 7:15 PM. Movie starts at 8:15 PM. Parking is available at the Aventura Government Center parking garage.

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By Larry Blustein - Aventura Digest

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Okay, so you are looking at the calendar and notice that we have moved into April - with May quickly approaching. Did you make plans for the summer, yet?

While the news that we are heading into the summer shouldn’t be a surprise since we had hardly any winter at all this year, it is indeed time to start thinking who will be where this summer. It’s time to get ready for June, July and August and even now, the first three weeks of September - so planning is essential.

Since living in south Florida is indeed paradise - even when our collective attention during the summer is on the weather, and the potential development of storms and hurricanes, there is so much to keep us occupied, and whether you are a teen, college student, adult or senior, you are always wanting to know what’s going on in your community.

“You have to be prepared and ready to make plans now - or even before now,” said Elise Render, a Sunny Isles Beach resident, who checks with her city and gets the schedule of events for her and her three children. “Even if I didn’t have children - or I was single - I would still want to know what’s going on during the summer.” In Aventura, Surfside, Sunny Isles Beach or any of the other communities, many residents understand that May, moves along quickly, and the summer is going to be here before you know it.

Aventura Stays Busy When school is out, and the kids are

looking for something to do - just register for one of Aventura’s many programs during school breaks including teacher planning days, winter camp, spring camp and the 8-week summer camp program.

Registration for Teacher Planning Day(TPD) programs and camps can be completed online at www.cityofaventura.com/registration, at the Community Recreation Center, Founders Park, or Waterways Park.

Teacher Planning The City of Aventura’s themed Teacher Planning Day programs are for children ages 5-14 at the Community Recreation Center located at 3375 NE 188th Street.

Visit the City’s news page for scheduled TPD programs.

The upcoming TPD program date: Friday, June 5th.

Summer Camp 2015 Now is the perfect time to think about camp, and the City of Aventura Summer Camp registration is open, while space is available.

Registration can be completed online at: www.cityofaventura.com/registration or in person at any of the following facilities: • Community Recreation Center, 3375 NE 188th Street • Founders Park, 3105 NE 190th Street • Waterways Park, 3301 NE 213th Street Summer Camp will be held June 8 August 21, Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM - 6 PM at the Community Recreation

Center located at 3375 NE 188th Street.

Various sessions are available. Please read the news release for details.

• Discovery Camp: Campers experience supervised interactive activities such as arts & crafts, games, sports, special events, field trips, and swimming appropriate for their age group.

• Explorer Camp: Campers experience supervised interactive activities such as arts & crafts, games, sports, special events, field trips, and swimming appropriate for their age group.

• Travel Camp: Campers experience field trips to local attractions, community parks, swimming, games, arts and crafts, and special events.

• Sports Camp: Campers prepare to be exceptional both on and off the field and choose the sport they wish to participate in including: soccer, basketball, flag football, softball/baseball, cheerleading, or dance.

For further information, Contact Shelley Erasmus (Camp Director) or Jesus Santiago (Parks & Recreation Supervisor).

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Aventura Movie Night Even though it’s not summer, there is still plenty to do in April - and then again, in May. One of the most anticipated events this spring will be the 2015 Movie Night series schedule at Founders Park. Join friends, families and neighbors for Movie Night featuring the best family-friendly

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Sunny Isles Beach Is The Place To Be The City of Sunny Isles Beach offers several camp options for children ranging in age from 3 to 15 years old.

Various camps are in session Monday, June 8th – Friday, August 14th.

• Registration Dates & Times: Residents - Begins Saturday, April 11th.

Non-Residents - Begins Saturday, April 25th.

Registration Hours: Monday – Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Sundays, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Detailed dates, fees, schedules and financial assistance can be found on the City website: http://www.sibfl.net/dept_cultural/summer_camp/ Movies In Surfside Too! Town of Surfside hosts Movie Under The Stars on Saturday April 18th. Rated PG, Big Hero begins at 7:45 pm. Bring family and friends and join the Parks and Recreation Department as we watch a movie under the stars at the 96th St. Park.

• Don’t forget to bring your blankets • FREE POPCORN Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate must contact the Surfside Community Center at least 48 hours in advance in order to request such accommodations.

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HEALTH

Dr. Adler Using Laser In Battle Against Toe Fungus

By Marylynne Newmark, Medical Writer

According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, approximately 40% of patients visiting a podiatrist have complaints or signs of toe fungus. It may begin with tenderness or pain in the toe, developing into an unsightly thick, darkened nail, and it can spread from toe to toe. In fact, the fungus can get so out of control that it can infect the foot and ankle.

Topical treatment such as Lamisil cream usually is the first course of therapy for a mild or moderate case. However, long-term use or oral antifungal medication is not recommended due to the toxic side effects Lamisil can have on the liver. This is a special risk if a patient is taking other medications, including excessive use of Tylenol that can manifest the same hepatic damage.

Over the past few years, Dr. Charlton Adler has been following closely the application and reported results of laser therapy on fungus toenails and other podiatric and wound situations. He is pleased to announce that he now is able to add this service as a therapeutic option in his office in North Miami Beach.

“The introduction of laser in treating toe fungus has had a major impact on attacking this uncomfortable and unsightly problem,” says Dr. Adler. He further explains that Onychomycosis, the medical term for fungal infection of the nail, is often ignored because it can be present for years without causing pain.

“When the fungus imbeds itself under the nail,” he adds, “ the nail surface can become darker in color and the area can develop an odor. The fungus lives on debris under the nail, and white marks can appear on the nail plate.”

Approved for the treatment of nail fungus five years ago by the Food and Drug Administration, the special appeal of lasers is that it selectively heats and destroys harmful fungi while sparing healthy surrounding skin. Because of the intensity of the heat generated by laser rays, Enrique Mechulon a specially trained and certified laser technician working with Dr. Adler, says that both he and the patient wear laser protective glasses and take several rest periods during the 40-minute process.

“I have already witnessed many suc-

cess stories where patients have spent years and thousands of dollars to get rid of their nail fungus,” says Mechulon.

“Depending on the patient’s general health and nail problem, it can take anywhere from one to nine treatments, but the results are there with minimum risk to the body,” he adds.

“I wanted to offer this therapy for quite a while,” says Dr. Adler. “However, I am cautious in my approach, and I needed more proof on studies and reports.” Dr Adler adds that research shows that 80% of all toe fungus has been healed using laser therapy. “This is in contrast to topical ointments that only work 50% of the time,” says Adler, “and with topical treatment, the infection usually returns.”

Dr. Charlton Adler is certified by three prestigious Boards: the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine, and he is a Certified Wound Care Specialist. His main office is located at 2390 NE 186th St., North Miami Beach. Staff is bilingual Spanish.

For additional information, feel free to view his website at www.miamifootankle.com, or call for an appointment at 305-935-3999

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“Dancing with the Stars®*” Finalist Amy Purdy Shares Her Story to Help Protect Teens from Meningococcal Meningitis (BPT) World class snowboarder, Paralympic®** medalist and “Dancing with the Stars” finalist Amy Purdy and her mother, Sheri, have teamed up to launch Take Action Against Meningitis. The campaign encourages parents to take a pledge to talk to their healthcare providers about helping to protect their teens from meningococcal meningitis.

One type of invasive meningococcal disease, meningococcal meningitis, is a bacterial infection, which causes inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. There are five common forms of the bacteria that cause meningococcal

disease -- A, C, Y, W and B. “Adolescents and young adults are the primary carriers of the meningococcal bacteria, meaning they may harbor the pathogen in the back of the throat, even if it does not cause them to get sick ,” said Dr. Richard Chung, Director of Adolescent Medicine at Duke University. “It’s important to talk to your healthcare provider for more information about meningococcal disease.

There are vaccines available for serogroups A, C, W and Y, and now serogroup B.” Early symptoms of meningococcal meningitis can be misinterpreted as the flu. Invasive meningococcal disease can lead to death within 24 hours and, for those who survive, it can cause permanent disabilities. “I remember the day Amy called to tell me that she wasn’t feeling well,” said Sheri Purdy. “At the time, I didn’t think anything of it and thought it may be the flu. Within 24 hours, Amy was hospitalized with meningococcal meningitis and we were told she might not make it.”

At 19, Amy lost both of her legs below the knee as a result of the disease. “At first, it was hard to wrap my head around the fact that I was losing my legs,” said Amy Purdy. “We all have

challenges and many are surmountable.

Whether it’s competing in the Paralympics or on ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ I’m still finding new ways to challenge my own ideas about what I think I may be capable of accomplishing. My mom and I are excited to work with Pfizer on this campaign to challenge parents to talk to their healthcare providers about helping to protect their teens from meningococcal meningitis.”

For each pledge, Pfizer will donate $1 - up to $20,000 - to Adaptive Action Sports, the not-forprofit organization Amy co-founded to help create opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities to get involved in action sports.

Parents can learn more about Take Action Against Meningitis and take the pledge to talk to a healthcare provider about meningococcal meningitis protection by visiting TakeActionAgainstMeningitis.com. *DANCING WITH THE STARS® is a registered trademark owned by the British Broadcasting Corporation. **PARALYMPICS® is a registered trademark owned by the U.S. Olympic Committee.

HOW TO LIVE LONGER

By Dr. Leonard Pianko M.D.

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Living a longer healthy life is a joint venture between you, your family and your doctor.

Prevention is the key. Regular checkups are critical. Lab studies and diagnostic tests reveal a lot, alerting the doctor to a developing problem that can be controlled at an early stage.

When symptoms appear, the problem already has had an effect.

Medications play their role.

Although they are compounded with certain actions in mind, medications react differently with each patient. The doctor’s decision is based on symptoms, current medications being taken, other conditions, status of the heart and blood pressure, effects other systems, and general lifestyle of the patient. The doctor monitors them carefully and may try a different plan of treatment.

I am a cardiologist, and when I prescribe for my patient, it is a careful balance of medications that are suited to the heart problem in conjunction with other medications that the patient is

taking. For example, medications for high blood pressure are not all the same. There are alpha blockers, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, etc. They all have a particular function in controlling the pressure it takes for blood to pump through the heart and then out to the body.

Sometimes, we prescribe two or more at the same time. They need to be taken as directed since their interaction has a direct effect on your heart.

Supplements. Even though they are over-the-counter, claim to be natural and require no prescription, does not mean that herbals, vitamins and minerals cannot effect your body or medications that you are already taking. As an example, Vitamins A, C and E have anti-coagulant qualities. If you are taking Warfarin, and possibly baby aspirin, think about how you may be intensifying the anticoagulant effects in your blood, putting you at risk for additional bleeding. If an herbal sleep aid helps with your insomnia, it is affecting a level of brain action, which is a chemical reaction. Advise your doctor

of the supplements you are considering or already taking.

Diet and hydration. When advised to limit salt, sugar, white flour and fried foods, take that seriously.

Taking medication to stabilize your blood sugar, blood pressure or cholesterol is a wake-up call, not a license to continue bad habits. A sufficient amount of fluids, particularly water, provides volume in the blood for proper distribution of oxygen through your red blood cells. It is necessary for digestion and elimination, and provides general hydration throughout your system. By the time you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrating.

Patient’s role. It is very important for patients to take all medications as directed and for the entire time prescribed. many patients will stop taking their antibiotic when they feel better.

This is the worst thing to do, since your body is not entirely rid of the bacteria, and it can re-flourish and return with a vengeance, now resistant to that particular type of medication. Be sure to take medication with at least a half glass of water for quick delivery to the stomach, where it will begin to break up for proper digestion and absorption.

Family support is equally important. However, with their concern for you and best intentions, their guidance and advice should be checked out with the doctor, and that includes all the supplements that they are quick to suggest.

Remember. Good health and living a healthier, longer life is a team effort, and each player has his or her very important role to play. How is your team doing?

Dr. Leonard Pianko is Board Certified in cardiology and internal medicine. His office is located at 21150 Biscayne Boulevard. He is affiliated with Aventura and Memorial Regional Hospitals with a 5-Star patient rating. If you have any questions for him, please contact him at: lpianko@leonardpianko.com

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In your bathroom renovation, consider the flooring and cabinetry as foundations for your color scheme and choose neutral, natural tones like creams, tans, light browns or pale grays. Walls, countertops and accessories can then sport a bit more intensity, as long as you choose traditionally calm hues like gentle blues, seafoam greens, barely there lavender or even faintest yellow. Whatever palette you choose, remember peaceful, elegant combinations are the hallmark of the spa atmosphere.

3. Luxuriant lighting: Few rooms in the house require the lighting versatility needed in a bathroom. Suitable illumination facilitates makeup application and shaving, while softer lighting enhances a luxurious soak in the tub. Sconces or above-the-mirror lights can provide illumination in work areas. Dimmable overhead canister lights

allow you to achieve maximum brightness when you need it, and a softer glow when you want to create a mood. Spas typically have layers of light, so your spalike bathroom renovation should include multiple light sources.

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(BPT) - Americans’ love of a spa-like bathroom experience continues to be strong, with industry watchers reporting that luxurious touches like freestanding bathtubs, separate vanities and top quality materials remain in demand. But if you’ve delayed renovating your bathroom, thinking that creating the ultimate spa at home won’t fit your space, budget or lifestyle, think again. It’s possible to create a spa experience that’s as sensible, space appropriate and affordable as it is lavish.

Bathroom renovations remain the most valuable home improvements you can undertake; a midrange bathroom remodel can return up to 70 percent of your investment at the time of resale, according to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value report.

Here are four spalike bathroom trends that are affordable and achievable in virtually any bathroom renovation: 1.

Freestanding tubs: Freestanding tubs are among the top 10 trends in bathroom design for 2015, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 2015 Kitchen & Bath Style Report.

“A freestanding tub, in addition to a shower, really adds to the bathroom and the value of the house,” says Jean-Jacques L’Henaff, vice president of design for American Standard. “Soaking tubs are about that wonderful experience. The bath is the place to which you escape within your home, to destress and relax after a long day.”

While price and size may once have kept freestanding tubs out of smaller bathroom renovations, three new options

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(BPT) - Want to infuse your home with architectural interest? Start at the top.

“The ceiling is the most overlooked design element in a space, hands down,” said Brian Patrick Flynn, whose interiors are regularly featured on HGTV.com and often showcased by his own company, FlynnsideOut Productions.

Consider this: The largest solid surface in a room - besides the floor - is the ceiling. Instead of leaving it bright white or builder beige, convert this blank canvas into a decorative canopy of color and texture.

Flynn and other influential designers are forecasting a ceiling “revival” in 2015. Fresh interpretations of vintage styles such as gleaming metal tiles and textural wood beams - are helping inspire that trend, along with new, easy-to-install products that put these ceiling projects well within the reach of today’s DIYers.

“Just like people, rooms need different layers to be one-of-a kind,” Flynn said.

“That includes a ceiling that makes people look up

and scan the entire space.”

Here are some hot ceiling trends to take your rooms to new heights: • Layer on the luster.

Stamped metal ceilings have contributed shine and sophistication to American homes since they were introduced in the 1880s. Besides beauty, metal ceilings offer practicality. They resist mold and mildew, offer sag resistance and last longer than plaster or drywall.

Metallaire metal ceiling tiles from Armstrong are available in 12 patterns, and a variety of finishes, including chrome, copper, brass, white and lacquered steel. The lacquered steel panels also can be painted to accent or blend with the rest of the room.

Regardless of the finish, the texture of the tiles creates a tactile top layer to the space.

• Mix and match ceiling styles. Some room designers are combining different decorating elements at the top, such as inlaying the recesses of coffered ceilings with gold or copper tiles. Flynn said he’s also a fan of tongue-andgroove ceilings accented

with beams. “This adds a ton of visual interest to the room, and can make it feel much larger,” he said.

• Create character with wood. From rustic timber to sleek teak, wood hues help set the tone in a room. Besides imparting a sense of warmth, the grains and knots in wood panels add a textural layer that contrasts nicely with smooth surfaces like painted walls and granite countertops.

• Add architectural depth. Coffered ceilings first appeared in Roman architecture, and their geometric elegance has graced grand buildings ever since. Today, the cost and complexity of building coffered ceilings have been reduced by lightweight materials and easy-toinstall prefabricated systems that boast features like mold, mildew and sag resistance.

Flynn recommends homeowners start thinking about their ceiling by exploring websites for ideas. A good place to start is www.armstrong.com/ residential-ceilings, which offers hundreds of examples, including some interesting before-and-after photos.

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