December 2014 Aventura Digest

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Loving Life With New Vision After 74 Years................................PG 10 Resort Style Assisted Living In A Tropical Environment...........PG 11 Lighting Up The Holidays............................................................PG 16

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Continuing Education Provides A Competitive Edge..................PG 4 Drawbacks Of Hiring Your Own Aide............................................PG 7 Community Calendar....................................................................PG 8 Loving Life With New Vision After 74 Years................................PG 10 Resort Style Assisted Living In A Tropical Environment...........PG 11 Nut Cracker Presented By The Arts Ballet Theatre Of Florida. .PG 12 Lighting Up The Holidays............................................................PG 16

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CITY NEWS Continuing education provides competitive edge for job-hunters (BPT) - More Americans than ever are going back to school, continuing their education to add skills and credentials to their work portfolio. For many, keeping their expertise current with continuing education gives them the edge in a competitive job market.

Continuing education is not the same as going back to school to complete an unfinished degree, notes Dr. Marianne Greenfield, program chair at Argosy University, Atlanta.

“Continuing education generally refers to any type of post-secondary education for the purpose of keeping current with changes in a particular field of study or for preparation to obtain a certification,” she says.

“Some professions require that you earn continuing-education credits in order to maintain a license. The goal of continuing education is to offer adults who already possess a college or university degree further opportunity for learning without

having to enroll in a degree program.”

“Now more than ever, it’s important for employees and professionals to keep up with all the latest skills and relevant knowledge necessary to compete in today’s workforce,” says Dr. George Spagnola, chair of the College of Education at Argosy University, Sarasota. “While a traditional education is necessary in today’s workforce, it is also a cornerstone upon which one can build a better future through continuing education.”

Greenfield agrees.

“As more people obtain academic degrees, candidates whose skills and knowledge are current and relevant in the workplace will have the greater advantage,” she says.

“Continuing education is especially important in areas such as human resources, engineering, technology, finance and health care, where rapid advances occur, leading to constantly evolving practices.”

Many professions require candidates to have certifications and licenses to qualify for employment opportunities, so continuing education is important for job-seekers and professionals in those fields.

Fortunately, it’s easier than ever to continue your education.

“Advances in technology have made continuing education more accessible,” says Spagnola.

“You can pursue continuing education online, at a physical location or in a combination of both. Technology can help you continue your education and advance your professional knowledge while working and raising a family.”

Given the number of people raising families and working, that flexibility of education can be key to achieving success.

Look for an institution or provider that can meet your educational needs while still allowing you to meet your

personal and professional obligations.

“Seek out a student-centered institution that meets your needs both academically and non-academically,” says Spagnola.

“Although many course providers cater to those seeking continuing education, it is important to find an accredited institution to ensure your efforts yield results,” says Greenfield.

“Look for programs that offer you access to and learning from quality instructors with real-life experience in the specific field of study. Make sure that the program you are considering is compatible with any requirements you will face for licensure.”

And while educational costs are always a concern, many people can find financial assistance in the form of tuitionassistance programs offered through their employers.

“Tuition-assistance programs are of huge benefit to employees and the company,” says Spagnola. “As an employee, you receive financial assistance for your education. Your employer, in turn, gets an employee who is advancing their knowledge and skills and applying them to the organization.”

“The benefits far outweigh the expense and many private sector employers will pay for or reimburse the expense if a compelling case is made for the added competitive advantage for the organization,” agrees Greenfield.

“And if your employer isn’t able to assist you with the costs, the Internal Revenue Service allows you to deduct a portion of qualifying continuing-education expenses on your federal tax return. If you pay the expense on behalf of a spouse or a dependent child, you can also claim the deduction.”

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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?

These are just a few of the complaints that I have heard from patients who contacted us: • Things seem to disappear too often • She didn’t listen to what I wanted • She got so bossy that I felt like I was the employee • With her problems, I felt that I needed to help her with extra money • She kept coming late and leaving early • She was on her cell phone all the time • She was nervous driving to unfamiliar addresses, even to the doctor • She did not cook the way I like and would not listen to my suggestions • She didn’t buy the brands or cuts of meat that I wanted • She didn’t dress appropriately and when we went out, I was embarassed.

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• Our aides are professionally trained with documentation and references carefully checked • All aides and nurses have been screened by the FBI with confirmation that they have no criminal records • A registered nurse opens each case to assess the exact needs of the new client • The client and/or family is interviewed for specifications and expectations • Staff carefully matches an aide to the personality and needs of the client • If the match is not perfect, staff will make changes immediately.

You definitely can hire whomever you like.

However, you should consider the following carefully: • How well do you know this person? Can you trust him or her? Are you sure the aide does not have a police record? How do you know?

• Is the aide insured to cover any liability if you should become injured while in their care? By hiring through an agency, you can be certain that liability covering the aide is in place.

• Does your aide have a legal right to work in this country? That translates to a Green Card, Permanent Residency or actual citizenship.

• Will you be paying your share of their Federal taxes? Our agency does. We report and we pay, as good citizens should.

Many people are unaware of their responsibility to the IRS when hiring a household employee, or of the aide’s legitimate status to work in the US. Our aides are our employees and we report their earnings and our share to the IRS. Protect yourself by preventing problems. An agency is your safest way to go. Even the home health aides know that, and although they accept statewide standard rates that may be lower than what they could get from the client privately, reputable aides know that by working through reputable agencies, they also are protected and can be steadily employed with respect.

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At the age of 86, when many are winding down and relaxing, Harold Smith is loving life and seeing everything that he has been missing for years.

The Hollywood resident, who had been wearing glasses since the age of 12, and suffering with High Astigmatism, using his eyes to read over thousands of real estate contracts, started to experience vision problems a little over a year ago. Having visited Dr. Stanley Braverman since moving to the area from Illinois, he called to make an appointment. That visit really changed the way he approaches each and every day.

“I remember coming in and going through all the tests that are required to measure your eyesight,” Smith said. “When they asked me to read the eye chart, it was like, what’s going on here. I could only see the large E on top and that was it.”

When informed that he not only had High Astigmatism, but also had developed cataracts in both eyes, and the only option was to have them taken care of, if he wanted to see better– immediately, Smith embraced it.

While he understood the procedure and what needed to be done, it was also comforting that Dr. Braverman made the process a lot easier to go through – and as many often are intimidated with anything having to do with their eyes, Smith put everything into his doctor’s hands.

“I have always felt comfortable with Dr. Braverman and his tremendous staff who bend over backwards to answer every question and treat you very special,” Smith explained. “He told me that I would need cataract surgery and could also correct my lifelong High Astigmatism. I chose to have a Tecnis

Multifocal lens implant.”

Dr. Braverman explained every part of the procedure, what the recovery time would be and what I would have to do – in the way of eye drops and care after both eyes were finished.

Having been active all of his life as a one-time golf standout at the University of Illinois, and as an avid sailor who navigated the South Atlantic, Smith prepared himself for the procedure that would be required. His first surgical appointment was on April 15th of this year. It was something that he recalled went quickly and he was simply amazed by the results.

“I remember my wife and I getting to the surgery center at 6 a.m.,” he said. “His assistant told me that I would feel a little pinch and the next thing I knew, it was three hours later and I was finished and leaving.”

What Smith experienced in that short three hour period was amazing. He was so excited after that procedure, he couldn’t wait to come back for the second eye, some six weeks later on May 23rd.

“I am not someone who goes overboard when it comes to handing out compliments, but Dr. Braverman is a miracle worker,” Smith said, with so much excitement in his voice.

“The man really made a major impact in my life, and now, I can see perfectly for the first time in 70 plus years without glasses.”

Since his procedures for High Astigmatism that was corrected with LRI (Limbal Relaxing Incisions) at the same time as the multifocal lenses were put into place, Smith has been telling everyone about how they can change their life as well.

“To say the least, this was something that I highly rec-

ommend and fully endorse,” Smith added.

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 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.

Dr. Stanley Braverman, left, and patient Harold Smith of Hollywood months after a procedure that restored his vision after wearing glasses since the age of 12!

CATARACT SURGERY: What to expect Cataract surgery is the removal of your cloudy natural lens, which is usually dissolved using high frequency ultrasound through a small (less than 3 millimeter) opening. An artificial lens is then placed inside the eye where the cloudy lens used to be. 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, and Dr. Braverman’s newly trademarked LACE™ procedure. Laser Assisted Cataract Extraction (LACE™) surgery, 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.

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

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The Braverman Eye Center is located at: 1935 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. www.bravermaneyecenter.com

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It happens every year.

Right after Thanksgiving leftovers are finished and the dishes are put away, the TV is alive with season.

While there is no winter and cold temperatures that signal the beginning of the holiday season in south Florida, there is a quick reminder that this is indeed the time of year that we get into the spirit of December and get ready to usher in a new year.

There is perhaps no other destination that puts you in such a great mood and prepares you for Christmas, Hanukkah and the new year, like the Aventura Mall.

No matter what store you walk into - or which floor you head to, you can feel that it is certainly December - as colorful displays and reminders of the season are at every turn.

“I have been coming to the Aventura Mall since I was a kid and it has always been spectacular this time of year,” said Fred Miller of North Miami Beach. “This is really the time of year when you really feel the season and it is great.”

Highlighting the holiday experience is the captivating “Santa’s Magical Village”, which encompasses Santa’s House, and a 52-foot tree adorned with holiday characters from top to bottom that comes to life in a live music and light show every 30 minutes.

Children can also pose for photos with Santa Claus to capture this very special experience.

Holiday magic unfolds this season at Aventura

Mall, complete with one million sparkling lights, Santa’s Village, a Model Train Station and our newest experience – the Citi® Lounge.

“My kids really love this experience,” Rita Braver explained. “Last year we came and that’s all they talked about. So, coming back this year and taking advantage of everything they have in the way of the holiday season is tremendous.”

Enjoy gift wrapping, store experiences, restaurant tastings, exclusive offers, private events and more. Visit the Citi®Lounge, located in Center Court or click on the programs below, for details on a season full of events that will turn your holiday shopping into a memorable experience.

SANTA PHOTOS A photo with Santa is a must during the holiday season, and you can take advantage of this up until Wednesday, Dec. 24, take a family portrait for your holiday memories. There are so many ways to make your visit with Santa a memorable one. Each child visiting Santa will receive a complimentary book. Check out Santa’s schedule and photo package options.

Small pets (under 10 pounds) are welcome, restrictions apply.

Model Train Station Families also love to visit the Model Train Station. At 16 by 29 feet, it’s south Florida’s largest indoor train display, featuring five electric trains that whistle and smoke their way through a 360-degree experience of an enchanted winter

landscape filled with city towns, country fairs, mountains, and of course, Aventura Mall.

Outdoor Illuminations This holiday season, more than one million sparkling lights will adorn the exterior of Aventura Mall, providing a spectacular showcase at Miami’s premier fashion destination.

Requiring more than 5,000 manhours to set-up, Aventura Mall’s holiday décor is incredibly elaborate and spreads the magic of the holidays to all who visit the center.

11,888 lines of 70 lights installed for a total of 832,160 individual 5MM light bulbs. Approximately 56 miles of lights – end to end – are used in the display. 175 snowflakes with 360 LEDs on each for a total of 63,000 lights.

Approximately 2,460 C7 light bulbs outlining various rooflines.

Approximately 3,700 labor hours were required to install the display. Amount of energy saved using LED lights – 60 day season running 14 hours a day will consume 73,547 KW/ H with LED lights. If incandescent lights were used, 735,474 KW/H would have been using – 10 times greater!

“This is already one of the elite places in the country, but around the holiday season, it becomes even better and it is truly an overall experience,” Miller explained.

Menorah With Hannukah beginning at sundown on Dec. 16, the Aventura Mall rolls out the holiday in style with a menorah that

will shine brightly throughout the holiday season.

Located next to Nordstrom and JCPenney, this tribute to the holiday is yet another of the many things that the Mall has

going on for the month.

Gift Wrap Your holiday, all wrapped up. This season, Citi offers its cardmembers gift wrapping at the Citi® Lounge. The Gift

Wrap Station will offer a selection of boxes, wrapping paper and bows from which to choose.

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(March 21 - April 19) This December will bring plenty to celebrate. The headline news is that Saturn, the taskmaster planet that teaches us life lessons, will move out of Scorpio and out of your eighth house of other people’s money on December 23.

(September 23 - October 22) You have some of the very best news possible this month! On December 23, Saturn, the planet that teaches discipline, sacrifice, and patience, is finally leaving Scorpio and your second house of earned income.

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(April 20- May 20) You will see a wonderful change in your life in December. For two years, since October 2012, you’ve hosted teacher-taskmaster Saturn as he toured Scorpio in your seventh house of close, committed partnership, a very hard place to host Saturn.

(October 23 - November 21) The big news of the month is that Saturn, the disciplinarian planet that first moved into Scorpio in October 2012, is about to leave your sign on December 23!

Gemini

(November 22 - December 21) This will be a memorable, important month. For the first time since 1985 to 1988, Saturn will tour Sagittarius, starting December 23, 2014, and continuing until June 14 to September 17, 2015, when Saturn will make a brief reappearance in Scorpio.

(May 21 - June 20) This month has welcome news!

Saturn, which has plagued you with arduous work projects and also possible health concerns while he toured Scorpio, is now due to leave on December 23. Just about everyone will have something to celebrate with this news.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22) The universe has a wonderful surprise for you. Saturn, the tough taskmaster planet that seems to have been causing you frustration in terms of your love life, will move out of Scorpio and your fifth house of love on December 23.

Leo

Virgo (August 23 - September 22) The major career news is that the teacher-taskmaster planet Saturn will leave Scorpio this month and enter Sagittarius on December 23.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) This month holds a big surprise. For two years, Saturn has been in Scorpio and limiting your social life. Now, Saturn will move into Sagittarius on December 23 and change the whole look and feel of your private life, just in time for the start of the New Year.

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) This month will be very exciting for you! Your ruling planet Uranus will be a virtual chatty Cathy, meeting here and there and everywhere with a number of other planets and stirring up surprises, opportunities, and breakthroughs.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20) This will be your most important month of the year for you, for Saturn will leave your ninth house on December 23 and release you from the tension you have faced since October 2012.

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LIFESTYLES Countdown to 2015: New ideas to get your home ready for the new year (BPT) - The end of a year usually means one thing: endless resolutions. As the holidays approach, it’s all about what you want to change, upgrade and do better.

Health and well-being are always the first things that come to mind, but don’t overlook your home. In fact, sometimes it’s the first place to start - from a total overhaul to the simplest design changes.

Those major or minor design decisions can really impact not only how you live, but also the health and happiness of you, your family and your home.

“As we move in to the New Year, it’s about embracing function but also creating a space that’s a strong reflection of the people who live there,” says Nate Berkus, renowned decorator, designer and artistic advisor to LG Studio. “Forget fleeting trends - 2015 is all about integrating thoughtful elements that have a lasting impact,” adds Berkus, who offers these tips: Get organized: The first thing, and maybe the most important, is to clean the house.

Don’t underestimate how important that is, and what a difference it will make! Next, clean up the clutter.

Getting rid of all the clutter, which has probably been piling up all year, will allow

a room to really shine again. It’s all about editing - throw out what no longer works to make room for things that are necessary to live well.

High tech, high touch: Whether a gourmet chef or a total novice in the kitchen, take advantage of all the incredible high tech appliances out there.

I’m obsessed with the LG Studio double wall oven, which includes 100 auto-cook recipes built in to its one-touch activation control system. It makes cooking a cinch even for someone like me!

Brighten your outlook: If there’s one easy change to make in a home, make it the lighting. Maybe it’s a pair of vintage lamps from the local flea market on the console that just pull the room together.

Or perhaps it’s a pair of statement sconces in the bedroom or a pendant light in the entryway. When it comes to design tricks, lighting is one of them. It can change the whole feel of a room in an instant.

Changes that last: Maybe 2015 is the year that you commit to that renovation. If thinking of a full kitchen remodel, I say go for it. It’s one of the best investments to make in the home. Reach for things that will feel timeless, now and

in the future because replacing your stove, or wall tiles, or flooring the next year or even after 10 years, is not an option.

When it comes to the appliances, go for matching stainless steel; they have a forever feel that will absolutely up the style factor of the kitchen. Every appliance in the kitchen needs to be very hardworking. So, maybe it’s a large-capacity French-door refrigerator, like the one from the LG Studio suite of appliances. I particularly love the Door-inDoor feature, especially for a large family, as it has easy access to your favorite foods and more room for storage.

Be bold : If you’re not able to take on a full kitchen renovation this year, don’t worry - it can be as simple as layering in some color. Adding in a bold accessory is one of the easiest ways to change the look and feel of a room. I always encourage people to go with what they love, and if what you love is a gold ottoman, bright purple throw pillows or a dramatic piece of art, then I say go for it.

Color is such a great way to add personality, and accent pieces are the best way to make a statement; if by summer it’s time for another refresh, those pieces are easy enough to change out.

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HEALTH

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As we age and lose collagen in the subdermal layers of our skin, we notice how the skin’s outer layer becomes crepelike and tears easily when brushing against a sharp edge. This was the recent case with a patient of mine, who had experienced a skin tear in a rehab just before I met her. Through lack of proper treatment at the rehab and minimal wound care ordered at home, her healing and circulation became compromised.

When I became aware of her pain ten days later, and saw the state of her wound for the first time, I referred her to Dr. Charlton Adler, wound care specialist at both Aventura Hospital and the Memorial System, and accompanied her to her appointment.

Dr. Adler pointed out how the edges of the skin tear had rolled under and new subdermal tissue was beginning to fill in the small cavity left by the tear and showed signs of entrapping the borders of the tear by growing over it. After anesthetizing the site, he gently began softening and restretching the rolled over skin, debrided the new dermal tissue that would have been excess, and surgically

placed the original skin flap over its natural area. He secured the flap with steristrips, covered with Tagaderm and left everything in place for a week to heal undisturbed.

“It’s such a shame,” said Dr. Adler, “If the skin flap would have been placed on its site in the very beginning, the patient would not have been subjected to this pain, and it would have healed by now.”

Wounds, even as superficial as a skin tear, should get professional attention when it comes to the elderly or with diabetics who heal poorly. The body’s healing capacity slows down with age and is complicated with diabetes. A simple skin tear can become infected or compromise circulation, as it did with this patient.

Wounds should be cleaned and treated with an antiinfective cream or spray and covered to avoid contamination.

Dressings should be changed daily unless specialty stay-in-place products are used after aseptic conditions are employed.

And if the wound does not show signs of healing in a few days, please see a wound care specialist like Dr. Adler.

Early professional attention can avoid

unnecessary pain, compromised healing, and a threat to one’s health.

Dr. Adler performs vascular testing right in his office. He prescribes medications and exercise to improve circulation. He works as a team with vascular specialists at Jackson North, the Aventura Wound Center and Kindred Hospital in Hollywood, all facilities where he is on staff and has surgical privileges.

Dr. Charlton Adler has been recognized for his patient and thorough podiatric care for all ankle and foot problems, as well as his limb-saving successes as a team with vascular specialists at Jackson North, the Aventura Wound Center and Kindred Hospital in Hollywood. He has the rare honor of being certified by three prestigious clinical boards: The American Board of Podiatric Surgery, The American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary

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(BPT) - The holidays are here and for most people this is a busy and celebratory time. It’s a chance to reconnect with old friends and family you may not see the rest of the year, celebrate the season, exchange gifts, and share stories over dinner or dessert.

While celebrating can be a good thing, if you’re trying to manage your weight, those dinners and desserts can seem daunting. The good news is that there are ways to manage the situation successfully.

Molly Wangsgaard, MS, RD, NSCA-CPT, the director of nutrition at Curves/ Jenny Craig, says it is possible to survive the holiday season without sacrificing your weightmanagement plan. Below are some of her tips to help you keep on track: • Don’t skip meals to save all of your calories for the big feast. Follow your healthy meal plan for the day ( Jenny Craig promotes eating five to six times a day) so you are not starving by dinner time and you can enjoy your holiday favorites in moderation.

• Take detours to avoid temptation. Think: out of sight, out of mind. During the holidays, gift baskets with calorie-laden treats

are seemingly around every corner, so try to avoid the communal room at the office where the treats are left.

• Bring a beautiful vegetable platter to the party so you will have plenty to munch on without breaking the calorie bank. Fill up the majority of your plate with the healthy veggies, then add small portions of the more indulgent treats so you can enjoy them without overindulging.

Plus, maybe your healthy eating will encourage others.

• Think before you drink. Yes, you can have alcohol and still lose weight. Just opt for something a little lower in calories, like a wine spritzer (only 60 calories) or a flute of champagne (about 80100 calories), instead of a traditional cocktail. And beware ... those eggnog concoctions are full of fat and calories.

• Turn holiday shopping into an opportunity to get moving. Park farther away from the door while at the mall, and take the stairs instead of the escalator. And, above all, enjoy the holiday season. Spend time on the dance floor at your company holiday party, or play in the snow with your kids to burn some extra calories and

relieve stress.

• Reward yourself for the healthy choices you are making with non-food treats. Enjoy a relaxing bubble bath to ease stress and take some time for yourself. Pick up your favorite holiday-scented candle when you’re out running errands. Give yourself 10 minutes a night to read the latest bestseller.

• Get a jump on your New Year’s resolution.

Rather than waiting until January to start up a new fitness routine, start adding some activity into your day during the holidays. Make a plan to meet a friend for a brisk walk a few days a week, or track your steps with a pedometer and increase each week. By the time the new year rolls around, you’ll be ready to start a workout routine that incorporates both strength training and cardio (think Curves!) for a full body workout and a healthier 2015.

Using the tips above can help you celebrate guilt-free and enjoy a healthy holiday season. To find more weightmanagement tips for the holiday season, visit Curves on Facebook and Twitter and Jenny Craig on Facebook and Twitter.

REAL ESTATE

Expert tips to make your new house feel like home (BPT) - You know that moving into a new home can be one of life’s biggest stressors - the packing, the paperwork, the unpacking and of course finding the nearest coffee shop.

Making your new house feel like your home can help alleviate some of this stress and provide a safehaven for some much needed relaxation.

“Everyone has a different sense of what home is,” says Elizabeth Lindmier of The Art Institute of Colorado. So while the same aesthetic won’t work for everyone, she offers her top five tips to start you in the right direction.

1. Texture & Textiles

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This could be a blanket, curtains or area rugs.

These items will also provide some acoustical value so noises aren’t echoing in an empty space.

2. Comfort - Have some place in your home where you can relax, recharge and feel at ease.

“Make a space where you would like to spend time,” Lindmier says.

3. Color - A monochromatic scheme with pops of colors can bring you into a place where you feel comfortable and happy. “Do your research on color theory before

painting any space,” says Lindmier. “Different colors can spark different moods, emotions and even behavior. Discover what you’d like a given space to accomplish, and use colors as a tool to create such environment.”

4. Lighting - There should be aesthetically pleasing lighting. Look at the difference between warm and cool lighting colors to decide what helps achieve the look you want. Also consider task, ambient and accent lighting for your space.

“Lighting plays a key role in any home,” Lindmier says. “Through lighting design you can highlight design and architectural

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NINOSKA “NINA” RODRIGUEZ RLTR. Beachfront Realty, Inc.

305.335.7017 Email: nrodri201@aol.com

CONDO FOR SALE Hallandale Beach 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 1100 sq. ft.

Completely remodeled with granite counters in kitchen and bath, custom cabinets, hardwood floors and much more! Water view, movein condition. Low maintenance.

Priced @ $161,900

(954) 849-8456

COSTA RICA LAND FOR SALE Bello Horizonte, Escazu 34,767 sq. ft., zoned for up to 5 houses or 5 townhouses. Electricity, city water, sidewalk 50 ft. from property. Land registry & property taxes are all current. Views of San José, 20 minutes to International Airport, close to highways, hospitals, schools, main shops. Totally quiet. $160,000 Or Best Offer.

CONTACT ANA: 305-343-0323 OR CONTACT: TANIA: 786-346-8800

I HAVE: 1 Condo in Sunrise, 1/1 for $50,000 in a 55+ community, tile floors, view of golf course & pool. Other properties available for $90,000 in North Miami Beach. 2/2 & Townhouses from $248,000 in Hialeah Gardens & Tamarac. Also, 3/2 new construction.

LONNA SPITALERI “Your Home Town Realtor” (954)

295-8098

AVENTURA ENSENADA TH 1482 sq. ft., 2/2/1, 1st floor unit, remodeled open floor plan, 2 new A/Cs. Great amenities. Low maint.

Waterfront building. $277,900

HOLLYWOOD HILLS 4730 Taylor St.

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ALEXANDER TOWERS: 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath largest 1 Bedroom unit in building. Beautiful sunsets overlooking Intracoastal. No obstruction of view from every room. Up-to-date and in very excellent condition. Many amenities. Large pool, BBQ grills, gym. 24-hr. security. Conveniently located near shopping, school & theatres. Tremendous buy at $299,900.

ALEXANDER TOWERS FOR SALE: Beautiful large 2/2 unit. Newly updated, attractively decorated. Master Bdrm. offers 2 full sized beds with king size bed in guest bdrm. Everything brand new. Direct ocean views from evey window. Enjoy all the comfort of home. Includes high speed Internet. Ideally located between So. Beach & Ft. Lauder- rdale’s night life, Gulfstream race track & casino. Directly next door to the 5-star Diplomat Hotel. Must be seen to appreciate. Great investment for future income. Only $525,000.

For Information, Call Ellie: (954) 920-9138 • (954) 404-7394 Located in Lobby at 3505 South Ocean Dr., Hollywood

HALLANDALE BEACH First Time On Market!

Totally remod. w/no expense spared! Everything top of the line. 3/2, 2 car gar. Very lg. cor. lot.

Exquisite landscaping. Sought after location! $449,000

Studio. Beautifully updated unit w/tile floors & new appliances. Great view. All amenities. Across from beaches Close to everything including Casino. $157K

A Hidden Neighborhood!

• Gated • Only 16 Homes • 1/2 Acre Lot • 2 Sets Approved Architectural plans Take Your Pick!

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You Could Be #17 - $199,000 Beachfront R.E.

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Turnberry 19501 2/2 High Fl Gorgeous Unit $480K

Hemisphere ON-11E 3/2/1 Tile Floors Fully Remodeled *One of a kind must see*

3530 Mystic Pointe Tower 2/2 Mid Flr. Fabulous water views

Hemisphere OS-15J 2/2 S Vu Completely Remodeled,Tile Flrs. Asking $410,000.00

Hemisphere OS-3A 1/1.5 South View. Fully Updated, Tile Flrs. $275K

Winston Towers 2 & 3 Bedroom Lge. Sq. Footage. Low Maint.

Fees & beautiful water Vu’s

Wave #929 1/1 Beautifully Furnished unit Just reduced also avail. for seasonal rent.

Pinnacle an Ocean front Bldg.

2, 3, & 4 Bd. units avai. w/ lge.

Sq. Ft. & Lge. open Kitchens

Williams Island 4000 Island Blvd. 3/3 Mid Flr. 2 Balc.

2,120Sq.ft. LA mid $700’s

19501 Turnberry On The Green Upgraded 2/2 Mid Flr. Water Views

Hemisphere 3/2.5 Cnr. Mid. Flr. Top of the line upgrades High $500’s

Oceania III 2/2 High flr., 1,460 Sq. Ft. in the high $600K’s

Oceans Three 2/2 1,591S.F. Wrap around balcony Low $900K’s

Hemisphere BS-7D 1/1/1 Unobstructed water Vu’s Grt. Inv. Tenant Occupied

LISTINGS FOR SALE: 19707 Turnberry Isle 2/2 26D...........$780K 4000 William Island 2/2 High............$700’s 3131 Atrium 2-1008 3/2/1...................$850K 19707 Turnberry Isle 2/2 mid............$600’s Hemisphere BN-7P 1/1...................$197,700 Hemisphere BS-PHH 2/2...................$350K Hemisphere ON-16Q 3/2.5.............$699,000

LISTINGS FOR SALE: Hemisphere OS-15E 3/2.5..............$689,900 Mystic Pointe 12th floor 2/2.....High $500’s Mystic Pointe High floor 2/2.....Mid $500’s Turnberry on the Grn. 2/2.......High $500’s Hemisphere ON-12F 2/2....................$529K Hemisphere ON-6F 2/2......................$499K

LISTINGS FOR RENT: Wave #901 1/1..............................$1,850mth Wave #511 2/2 Dir. Ocn..............$3,500mth Quadomain 2101 #804 2/2...........$3,200mth Wave #1112 1/1............................$1,800mth Hemisphere OS-12Q 3/2/1..........$2,800mth Wave #1139 1/1/1.........................$2,200mth Hemisphere BS-22K 1/1/1..........$2,400mth

LISTINGS FOR RENT Hemisphere ON-8D 1/1.5............$2,800mth Hemisphere OS-16G 2/2 ............$2,800mth Hemisphere ON-MZL 1/1.5.......$2,500mth Laperla #1503 2/2/1.....................$5,500mth Wave #1126 2/2............................$3,000mth Wave L18 Studio.........................$1,800mth

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Hemisphere BS-20M 1/1/1 Breathtaking Ocean Views Wood/Tile Flrs. $239,500.00

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3 Room Special $49.99

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• Total Remodeling • Specialize in Kitchen Cabinetry • Bathroom remodel • All flooring types • Painting • All remodeling from A to Z

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Residential FOR SALE • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Spinnaker Bay: 4/2.5 gorgeous, redone, in the Waterways $575K Cedar Glen: 2/2, great views, 1200 sf., updated, only $110K. Cedar Glen: 2/2, views, needs work, $105K. Waterview: #1448, nice unit, great view, open kitchen, $339K. Waterview: #1748, high floor, corner unit, nicely redone, $355K. Waterview: #847, Beautiful 3/3, amazing views, great kitchen, (Ocean & Intracoastal), $389K. Waterview: #332, 3rd fl. Completely renovated, furn, top of the line 2/2. $350K Mystic Pointe 400: Hi Floor, great views, furnished, please call.

Mystic Pointe 300: corner unit, great water view. 2/2 + den, $474K. Coronado: 2/2, 1st fl, facing Golf course, completely renovated, one-of-a-kind! $279K. Hallandale Meadowbrook: 1/1, completely redone! Superb! $125K. 8th Moorings: Great unit, $62K, no rentals.

76 Isle Of Venice: on the water, 2/2, with dock, redone, $495K Hollywood Station: 2/2 rented $255K

FOR RENT • • • •

Waterview: 3/3, great unit, $2,300 month.

Waterview: 2/2, furnished, great views, $1,800 month.

Waterview: 4th floor. 2/2 convertible, pool and canal views $1,600/month.

MP 500: 2914 Seasonal rental, furnished, great views, $3,000/month.

New Developments • Brickell City Center • Prive: Magnificent project on private island, 800 sf terraces, superb amenities, marina, beach... starting at $1.2 Million.

• Echo - Aventura: 188th Street, next to auditorium, beautiful, best price in Aventura.

Near School, call for details.

• Aria: Downtown, near the Omni. Take advantage of pre-launch prices, call for details.

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