LifeTimes June 2022

Living with early onset Alzheimer’s One Tampa couple shares their story Pages 4 and 5

Living well after 50

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STEP BY STEP

Sally Anderson

ENJOY THE WATER Want to to exercise joints and total body

find an effective way that is gentle on your muscles yet still is a workout? An exercise

that offers benefits for balance and coordination without the fear of falling? And is a lot of fun? Put on a bathing suit and introduce some

Your Move | Demonstrated by Charlene Rillings WATER JOGGING WITH NOODLE engages the whole body with cardio, strength, flexibility and balance movements.

• Standing in chest deep water, hold pool noodle near your chest with palms down just below the surface of the water.

• Begin jogging to the front while pushing and pulling the noodle forward and back near chest level.

• Travel to the back, continuing to push arms forward and back.

• Jog sideways with arm movements, then try traveling in a large circle.

Tip: Begin by jogging in place with arm movements for 30 seconds.

Increase your range of motion by lifting knees higher and repeat for 20 knee lifts moving in each direction.

FLUTTER KICKING activates hip flexors, lower back muscles, quads, lower abdominal muscles.

• Lying on a kick board or holding on to the side of a pool, extend your legs and kick your feet as fast as you can.

• Keep legs straight with a slight bend of knees, keeping head out of the water.

• Initiate the kick from hips not the knees.

Tip: With proper form, flutter kicks can increase your heart rate, creating a cardio workout.

Photos by Dan Canoro

water-based activity into your life.

Don’t like to sweat? We’ve got you.

Water exercises are effective for people of all ages and fitness levels.

The resistance of water improves muscular strength and endurance as you push and pull the water

Water Workout Facts

• Built-in resistance.

• Works your entire body.

• Increases range of motion, as the impact of gravity is less in the water.

• Creates buoyancy and reduces the stress on your feet, knees and hips.

• Increases balance challenges as water moves and pushes on the body.

• Lessens body strain as exercising in water makes you feel about 90 percent lighter.

• Lowers blood pressure.

• Helps with chronic back discomfort without putting stress on the back.

away from you. And because regular water-based exercise helps to keep your joints and ligaments loose and flexible, it can have a positive effect for people with arthritis. Land-based exercise should include cardiovascular,

strength and flexibility workouts.

Water exercises, besides being refreshing, can be just as effective.

You don’t have to be in a class to enjoy the many benefits; if you have access to a pool, you can create your own water exercises.

Water Walking or Jogging Tips Begin with walking in water that is about waist high.

Swing your arms as you would on land.

Keep back straight and avoid walking on tip toes.

Tighten abdominals to avoid leaning too far forward or to the sides.

Water shoes can help you to maintain traction on the bottom of the pool.

To increase resistance as you move your arms and hands through

the water, you can wear hand webs or other resistance devices.

Wear a water jogging belt when jogging in deep water.

You can change directions and movement patterns which will increase the intensity.

You can move forward, backwards and side to side.

Begin slowly and gradually increase the duration and intensity of your workouts. Always have a water bottle handy.

Check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program. Sally Anderson is happy to hear from readers but can’t respond to individual inquiries. Contact her at slafit@tampabay.rr.com

RECUMBENT BIKE RIDING with noodle targets lower body.

• Wrap noodle around your middle back.

• Rest lower arms on sides of pool noodle.

• Leaning back on the noodle, bring knees to surface of water.

• Begin pedaling on your imaginary bicycle as you would a land bicycle.

• Alternating legs, move forward 10 times.

• Reverse pedaling 10 times then try traveling in a big circle 10 times.

Tip: if you want a stronger workout do not hold onto the noodle.

YOGA TREE POSE in water targets core and balance.

• Stand tall with feet parallel to each other about hip-width apart.

• Abdominals contracted, shoulders back.

• Shift your weight onto your right foot, lifting left foot up off the pool floor.

• Place left foot on the inner thigh of standing leg.

• Avoid placing foot on knee.

• Slowly bring arms up to the side, extending over shoulders.

• Hold pose 10-20 seconds with about 3-8 breaths.

• Repeat pose standing on other leg.

Tip: If difficult to balance, place left foot near ankle.

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Early diagnosis is critical with Alzheimer’s 60 to 80 percent of people who suffer from dementia have Alzheimer's.

Learn how early detection can make a difference.

Symons, program manager of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Florida Gulf Coast chapter. “It has nothing to do with your ability, your status, your social standing in church, in your community – it is a brain disease. That’s how we need to look at it, and that is how we need to approach getting help for it.”

BY ERIN FEITSMA Times Total Media Correspondent

It was 2014 when Sandy Marshall lost her father to dementia.

“Towards the end we had been told, ‘Hey, look, you guys missed all of these symptoms years before.’ The little things that we should have noticed, we didn’t,” said Marshall, a Tampa-based science credit recovery teacher.

Once Bobby was diagnosed, he started meeting quarterly with doctors at the Byrd Institute and began treatment for his Alzheimer’s. While there is no cure for the disease, treatment can help slow down its effects.

At the time of his diagnosis, Bobby was teaching US history and Advancement Via Individual

When soon after her husband Bobby Marshall started showing symptoms of his own, this time they didn’t go unnoticed. In 2015, a baseline test from the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute bore the result: Bobby had early onset Alzheimer’s at age 55.

Determination (AVID) as well as coaching golf at Lennard High School in Ruskin. With the help of treatment and early detection, he was able to continue teaching for six more years after his diagnosis.

“I can’t reiterate enough the (importance of ) early detection,” said Bobby Marshall. “I feel so fortunate that we found out early and we’re in the position we’re in now. For me, the earlier you know, the better you get out in front of it and the more quality time you still have.”

Huntington-Symons, who like the Marshalls has lost family members to dementia, agrees: “Early diagnosis is important because there is something you can do about it. You can plan for your financial future, plan for your health care future.”

Huntington-Symons advises anyone age 40 and older to look into an annual memory screening, especially if there is a history of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in your family.

Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that impairs a person’s memory and other cognitive functions over time. Around 60 to 80 percent of people who suffer from dementia have Alzheimer’s, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

“Start with your primary care physician and if they see something going on with you, the hope is that they will send you to a specialist. That specialist could be a neurologist or neuropsychologist or a geriatric psychiatrist. You’re getting in the door and talking about it. Getting the tests done is the first step for

“Alzheimer’s is not a part of normal aging. It is a brain disease,” said Makeba Huntington-

Photos courtesy of Sandy Marshall

Bobby Marshall and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor both spoke at the 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. anyone who’s interested in their cognitive health.”

Talking through things with doctors and counselors at the Byrd Institute has helped Bobby and Sandy when things get tense.

For Sandy, there are both good days and challenging days as her husband’s caregiver. What has helped her is to not take Bobby’s behavior personally, but rather understand how Alzheimer’s can affect him.

“The important thing is for people to remember that it’s a disease,” said Sandy Marshall.

“That when those hurtful words are said, or when you feel them zoning out, to remember that it’s the disease and not who you have loved and who you love.”

Keeping up with their personal network of friends has been one of the biggest buoys for the Marshalls, who both served as corpsmen in the Navy and treated dementia patients as part of their service. Their lifelong friendships with other military service people have helped Bobby be more present, and Sandy cites her own tribe of girlfriends as a support system for her.

“I was always afraid that I was going to be a burden to somebody,” she said. “And I think that it’s huge to understand that you’re not. (It’s important) just to talk. Because sometimes as a caregiver, you feel that you have to give that person 24/7. You definitely need to, while you can, take care of yourself first.”

Sandy and Bobby Marshall enjoy quality time together at a wedding honoring the daughter of one of their dearest military friends.

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“I was always afraid that I was going to be a burden to somebody,” she said. “And I think that it’s huge to understand that you’re not. (It’s important) just to talk. Because sometimes as a caregiver, you feel that you have to give that person 24/7. You definitely need to, while you can, take care of yourself first.”

Nonprofit organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association can also be a great resource for both caregivers and those living with forms of dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association supports individuals who have been affected by brainrelated diseases like Alzheimer’s through research, advocacy and support resources. The organization’s Florida Gulf Coast chapter provides education and support for the local community across 16 counties.

“One thing that helped me early on was when the Alzheimer’s Association found out I was diagnosed early,” said Bobby

Marshall. “We got invited down to Fort Myers for this big gala.

I actually met the bassist from AC/DC. For me, that was kind of therapy.”

The Alzheimer’s Association throws events that range from formal (the Brain Ball) to active (the Walk to End Alzheimer’s).

The Marshalls have participated frequently in the latter, with many of Bobby’s former students joining the couple each year to walk and raise funds. At the 2019 walk, Bobby was invited to speak at Raymond James Stadium about his experiences living with Alzheimer’s disease and how it has impacted him.

“They had Bobby come down and give a speech,” said Sandy Marshall. “Within just a couple of minutes of him speaking, they raised $250,000. When he was first diagnosed, the Alzheimer’s Association was really good about reaching out to him and it

Bobby Marshall and his former students walk to end Alzheimer’s together in 2019. gave him a purpose,” said Sandy Marshall.

For individuals who are new to providing care for a loved one with dementia, Sandy’s advice is simple: Take it one day at a time.

“You can’t look at it as the end of your life. You have to wake up each and every day and if today is

a great day, be really appreciative.

If you wake up and it’s not the best day, then you have to understand that tomorrow will probably be a better one. We’ve had 38 amazing years (of marriage) and I’m really grateful for them.”

Local resources for caregivers and those affected by Alzheimer’s

and other types of dementia can be found at alz.org/flgulfcoast.

The Alzheimer’s Association also provides a free 24/7 helpline at (800) 272-3900 so caregivers and others can receive help and important information at all hours of the day.

Six things people living with Alzheimer’s want you to know The shock of a loved one revealing a dementia diagnosis can leave many at a loss for what to say. The Alzheimer’s Association asked those living with early-stage Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia what they want others to know about living with the disease.

My Alzheimer’s diagnosis doesn’t define me. Although an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is life-changing, many living with the disease say their diagnosis does not change who they are.

Many diagnosed individuals say they want to continue doing the activities they enjoy for as long as possible and stay engaged with family and friends.

If you want to know how I’m doing, just ask me. The sudden change in how others communicate with someone recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia can be a frustrating experience for many living with the disease. Don’t avoid or side-step direct communication, which can make those dealing with the disease feel isolated or alone.

Yes, younger people can have dementia. While the majority of Americans affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are age 65 and older, the disease can affect younger people as well. Those diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s (before age 65) say that it’s important for others to avoid the misconception that Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia only affect older individuals.

Please don’t debate my diagnosis or tell me I don’t look like I have Alzheimer’s. While family members or friends may mean well by attempting to dismiss an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, many living with the disease say such responses can be offensive. If someone says they have been diagnosed with dementia, take them at their word.

Understand that sometimes my words and actions are not me, they’re my disease. As Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia progress, individuals can experience a wide range of disease-related behaviors, including anxiety, aggression and confusion. Diagnosed individuals say it’s important for others to recognize disease-related symptoms, so they are better prepared to support the person and navigate communication and behavioral challenges.

An Alzheimer’s diagnosis does not mean my life is over.

Earlier detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are giving diagnosed individuals more time to plan their futures and prioritize doing the things most important to them. Many people living with early-stage Alzheimer’s and dementia say they want to continue living active, fulfilling lives for as long as possible.

Content provided by the Alzheimer’s Association.

Bobby Marshall speaks at the Raymond James Stadium during the 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

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LIFETIMES

Fourth of July Holiday Happenings so much more. The traditional Fourth of July fireworks show sponsored by the City of St. Pete is scheduled for Sunday, July 4, at 9 p.m. and will be visible from the entire Downtown waterfront, including Bayshore Dr., Straub Park, Vinoy Park, and others. stpetepier.org/thefourth

Madeira Beach St. Petersburg “The Fourth” Independence Day Celebration Friday, July 2, 5 – 10 p.m.

Saturday, July 3, 12 – 10 p.m.

Sunday, July 4, 6 a.m. until Fireworks Show at 9 p.m.

This 3-day event is filled with fun activities for all, including the inaugural St. Pete Pier Run, Silent Disco, Gulp Coast Craft Beer Garden, food trucks and vendors, pie-eating contest, live music on the Visit St. Pete Clearwater Main Stage, karaoke, Independence Day movie, roaming entertainers, and

Independence Day Fireworks Celebration Sunday, July 3, 9 – 9:30 p.m.

Recreation Complex 200 Rex Place Madeira Beach Enjoy Independence Day fireworks launched from the Madeira Beach Fundamental School. Parking and viewing are available at 200 Rec Place, Madeira Beach. Parking will not be allowed at the school property due to the required fireworks fallout area.

For more information, call (727) 391-9951.

Gulfport Gulfport Fourth of July Monday, July 4, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Gulfport Casino 5500 Shore Blvd. S Gulfport Price: Free Gulfport celebrates Independence Day with a kids fishing derby (8 – 10:30 a.m.) at the recreation complex. Bait is provided, but all anglers must bring their own pole and tackle. There’s also a patriotic themed sand-sculpting contest (10 a.m. – noon) on Gulfport Beach, a parade on Beach Boulevard (6 p.m.), music by the New Horizons Band at the Casino (7 p.m.) and fireworks (9 p.m.). (727) 893-1118.

Largo 4th of July Celebration Monday, July 4, 6 – 10 p.m.

Largo Central Park 101 Central Park Dr. Largo Gather up the family, grab your blankets and/or chairs and

join us for live music and the best fireworks display around.

Fireworks presented by Indian Rocks Baptist Church. Limited on-site parking is $10, or you may park and walk from Largo High School or Largo Middle School for $5. Food and beverage vendors will be on site. No alcohol, dogs, pop-up tents, boom boxes, personal fireworks (including sparklers) permitted.

(727) 586-7415

• Bayshore Boulevard (south of Davis Islands bridge) – largest fireworks display!

• Sparkman Wharf • Armature Works Please note: there will be no fireworks at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, or the Tampa Convention Center this year.

Tampa Boom by the Bay Monday, July 4 Features three fireworks displays along Tampa’s waterfront – including the largest one yet from Bayshore Boulevard.

Several parks and local hotspots around Tampa’s downtown will be active throughout the day offering family-friendly activities, music, and more.

Attendees can watch the fireworks light up the night sky at dusk from:

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Fourth of July Holiday Happenings

In addition to fireworks, enjoy food trucks, live music, a water ski show, family-friendly activities and more along Tampa’s downtown waterfront. BoomByTheBay .com.

an evening of live music, along with a perfect view of Tampa’s Boom by the Bay. There will also be a kids zone, art auction, boat parade, hot-dog-eating contest and a water ski performance.

Star-Spangled Sparkman Monday, July 4, 4 p.m.

Sparkman Wharf 615 Channelside Drive Tampa Price: Free Live entertainment, a game zone, roaming characters, the blessing of the fleet, a boat parade, water ski show, food, drinks, photo ops and a waterfront view of the Boom by the Bay fireworks spectacular. (813) 345-5881.

Fireworks Pirate Cruise Monday, July 4, 8:30 – 10 p.m.

Tampa Convention Center 333 S. Franklin St. Tampa Price: $75, 1 and younger free.

Board the Lost Pearl for a 90-minute pirate-themed cruise with a view of downtown Tampa’s fireworks. Cash bar and snacks available. (813) 223-7999

Lutz

Fourth of July Tampa Heights Armature Works Monday, July 4, 7 – 10 p.m.

1910 N. Ola Ave. Tampa Price: $35-$100 Armature Works will have a stage set up along the Riverwalk for

4th of July Parade Monday, July 4, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Lutz Civic Center 98 First Ave. NW Lutz Price: Free The Lutz 4th of July Parade is back. There will be food, drinks, and market goods sold

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by vendors. With a cake auction, and Lutz Guv’na Announcement.

Come out and join us for this celebratory tradition. facebook. com/LutzEvents/ (813) 240-5492

Safety Harbor Fourth of July Parade Monday, July 4 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Main Street Safety Harbor 750 Main St. Safety Harbor Price: Free The American Legion Auxiliary will host a patriotic parade down Main Street. Wear your red, white, and blue and be ready for a good time. Enjoy free snow cones, water, snacks and patriotic music at the gazebo after the parade. To enter a float in the parade, call (727) 726-9601.

Temple Terrace Fourth of July Parade Monday, July 4, 1 p.m.

Start Point 6610 Whiteway Drive Temple Terrace

Price: Free Dress in patriotic colors and join Temple Terrace residents for a walking parade through the streets to wave flags in tribute to our country.

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Randy Bayne, 59

MY FAVORITE CAR Valrico

1982 Mercedes 230E

This 1982 Mercedes is not just a car, but a family heirloom. My Uncle Werner, a resident of Berlin, Germany, bought it new in 1982.

He spent winters in Bradenton.

He gray market imported the car to the states in 1987. We had many fun excursions in this car, and he gifted it to me when he could no longer drive. I added air conditioning to make it more comfortable.

A comedian named the car Kermit, and we have taken him on many trips through the state.

I have won several awards at car shows with Kermit, one being best in class at the Lake Mirror Car Show in Lakeland. Kermit may be 40 years old, but the original paint still looks great. He still drives very well, and we plan to take him on many more trips.

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